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Regular season underway Chiefs top Patriots in wrestling action

County ponders centralized arraignments New statewide legislation part of sweeping reforms designed to make indigent defense more equitable across upstate

The measure would allow Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence Marks to authorize courts to open during nights and weekends to arraign criminal suspects arrested anywhere within their boundaries.

Doing so would cut across local court jurisdictional lines.

The bill, according to the New York Law Journal, grew out

By Pete DeMola of the Hurrell-Harring settlement, which is dramatically shiftpete@suncommunitynews.com ing how counties organize their indigent defense programs.

Essex County is in the early stages of determining how a ELIZABETHTOWN — A new law signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo last month will allow the state to designate sites for possible arrangement could shake out. centralized arraignments of criminal defendants during offInformal discussions are underway between the stakeholders, including the district attorney, public defender, sheriff, lohours.

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>> See ARRAIGNMENTS | pg. 11

Fire destroys home in Tupper Lake

State agency rings in holiday with kid-friendly bash

RAY BROOK — Making merry reached a milestone at New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation Region 5 headquarters here.

The annual Holiday Party opened to the public, all DEC staff and families for its 40th year.

Kim The department’s in-house band, aptly Dedam named “Environmentally Sound,” struck Writer up the first fiddle, guitar and flute notes about 2 p.m. and by then, children were lining up, waiting to meet Santa Claus.

“Ho, Ho, Ho,” he said, lumbering down on foot from the mezzanine floor above.

The approach for some tots was wary, but 2-year-old Wren Haenn was quite brave.

She took a seat and whispered quietly, telling Santa what she hopes Christmas time will bring.

It was her first meeting with the jolly elf.

cal magistrates and county lawmakers.

The reforms aren’t yet mandatory, Essex County Public Defender Brandon Boutelle told lawmakers last week. But it’s only a matter of time, he said, before all upstate counties will need to come into compliance to ensure every defendant is arraigned with counsel regardless of the time, including nights and weekends.

Suspects will also need to be kept away from detained inmate populations.

A centralized location would require attorneys, judges and security staff to be present during designated hours, ensuring

Fire likely caused by kerosene lamp as resident went into garage

By Kim Dedam

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Doug Guglae, age 4, has met with the jolly elf before. Here he approaches Santa at the Department of Environmental Conservation Holiday Party. The young lad admitted he has not seen a reindeer in flight on Christmas Eve, which is the only night that reindeer fly.

Photo by Kim Dedam

TUPPER LAKE — An early morning fire last Sunday brought about 40 firefighters to a populated and heavily residential section of Tupper Lake.

The blaze at 2 Woodrow Ave. was called into dispatch at 8:06 a.m., according to Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department Chief Carl Steffen.

“The owner’s son was home at the time, but he was out in the garage,” the chief told the Sun. “According to his statements, he had been lighting some kerosene lamps and he left one burning when he went to the garage.”

A neighbor saw smoke and went to find the resident, Steffen said. >> See TUPPER LAKE FIRE | pg. 11

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Wanted: Bold, strong women Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York extending call for annual Women of Distinction awards

By Pete DeMola

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MALONE — The girl scouts are looking for superheroes.

Only strong and determined women need apply.

The Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York is extending their call for nominations for the 2017 Women of Distinction awards.

The awards are open to women in Clinton, Essex, Franklin and Hamilton counties.

The annual ceremony is designed to honor local women who serve as positive role models for young girls.

“We know that there are a lot of fantastic women out there that may go unnoticed for their hard work, determination and leadership,” said Nikki Hilchey, staff liaison for the event at Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York.

Many women who are leaders in their fields credit Girl Scouts with helping them to build the set of skills that paved their road to success, Hilchey said.

Honorees are awarded for their “strength of character, dedicated community service, emphasis on lifelong learning, along with their dedication to fostering self-confidence and leadership skills in others.”

“These are women who have had an impact in community service, trailblazers or leaders in the careers — or who have done both,” Hilchey said.

Between two and six women are honored each year in four categories: trailblazer, community leader, personal achievement and “Distinguished Leader of Tomorrow” for those between the ages of 17 and 21.

Occasionally, someone is

honored with a lifetime achievement award.

Last year’s honoree was Edna Coonrod, of Willsboro.

Coonrod, a former town supervisor, has a lifetime track record of community service, co-founding Mountain Lake Services, among other programs.

“She’s just had an amazing impact on her community,” Hilchey said.

The organization has been holding events in different areas of the council, from Plattsburgh to Albany, since 1985.

Despite process in moving towards a more equitable society, gender gaps remain, said Hilchey, particularly in the STEM fields, which contain deep streaks of bias and prejudice.

“Women who have careers in STEM have faced some challenges that their male counterparts have not been facing,” Hilchey said.

Nominations will be accepted through Dec. 30.

Award-winners will be honored at a dinner in Plattsburgh in September 2017.

“I definitely think this event is very necessary for girls, and showing girls they have options for the future,” Hilchey said.

No prior Girl Scout affiliation is necessary for nominees.

For more info, contact Nikki Hilchey at 518-563-1560 x 307, or email her at events@ gsneny.org. Visit the Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York website at gsneny.org.

Pictured above: The Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York is extending their call for nominations for the 2017 Women of Distinction awards.

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The Valley News Sun • December 24, 2016 | 3

Grange raises funds for local food shelves Fundraising windfall comes as shelves finalizing holiday food baskets

By Pete DeMola

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WHALLONSBURG — Ebenezer Scrooge sent the Cratchits a prize turkey at the end of “A Christmas Carol.”

Following a radio-style performance of the Charles Dickens classic at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall, the community sent $965 to three local food shelves.

The performance saw between 20 and 30 voice actors clomp up to the wooden stage and deliver their lines to a packed-to-capacity crowd, making the production, according to Grange Manager Kate Ritter, “less about movement, and more of expression through voice.”

The actors were augmented by the Adirondack Children’s Chorus and a string duo.

The evening also gave way to a swing dance and children’s activities, harkening to the days when granges served as the center of rural community life where cultural outlets can be scant.

“For us, having this event was a way to be together, and celebrate the spirit of the holiday

no matter what your background,” Ritter said.

Food shelves were delighted to learn about the fundraising efforts.

The Elizabethtown Food Shelf distributed 50 Christmas baskets to local families on Monday.

Local donors and businesses contributed a number of items, including roasting pans, turkeys, apples, coffee and dessert items.

The community chipped in $1,875 (not including the Grange), which is the biggest financial haul yet, said Marilyn Jordan.

“We’ve had a really good year,” Jordan said.

“More than we’ve ever had donated.”

Demand is up in Willsboro, where food collection efforts are facilitated through a partnership between the town and Mountain Lakes Services.

The Willsboro Food Shelf delivered 20 baskets for Thanksgiving, up from 12 last year, and anticipates a similar haul this year.

“We appreciate all the donations and the assistance we get from the community,” said Maureen Moynan.

All baskets should be distributed by Dec. 22, Moynan said.

The Westport Food Shelf is also collecting items for the holidays, and will be a beneficiary of the donations collected at the Whallonsburg Grange.

A radio-style performance of a “A Christmas Carol” on Dec. 11 raised $965 for area food shelves.

Photo by Mary-Nell Bockman

Community day of service slated for MLK Day Ecumenical Council to honor civil rights leader with refugee outreach SARANAC LAKE — Many communities across the nation observe a community day of service during the Martin Luther King holiday weekend.

This year, Saranac Lake will join their ranks.

The “Peace with Justice” workgroup of the Ecumenical Council will host a community-wide service project on Jan. 14.

In response to local concern for the plight of refugees

worldwide, residents will be preparing hygiene kits for Church World Service, a world leader since WWII in providing assistance to displaced persons of all races, nationalities, and faith traditions. These simple packs of necessary items are distributed to refugees and survivors of natural disasters.

In the weeks leading up to the service project, community members and organizations are invited to collect the kit components: Hand towels, washcloths, wide-tooth combs, fingernail or toenail clippers, bath-size bars of soap in the wrapper, toothbrushes in the package and standard size Band-Aids.

On Saturday, Jan. 14, at 10 a.m., volunteers with their kit

Local student honored with ‘Successful Hands’ award

SARANAC LAKE — North Country Community College is pleased to announce that Sadie Robinson, a massage therapy student, is one of eight recipients of the “Successful Hands Grants” award, which supports professional massage therapy students in their educational pursuits.

The grant program received over 750 applications representing 294 massage therapy schools and programs from across the United States. All applicants were asked to complete a 200 word essay on “What being a successful massage therapist means to me.”

“I am so thankful and appreciative that I was chosen for the Successful Hands Grant,” Robinson said. “I am excited to continue in the program. I have already learned so much, and can’t wait to see what else I can learn.”

For more information, contact president@nccc.edu.

donations are invited to meet at the Saranac Lake Adult Center, located at 135 Broadway, to assemble the kits.

At 7 p.m., a Martin Luther King coffee house celebration in the great hall of the Presbyterian Church will feature the music of Crowfeather and the Rustic Riders, the stories of indigenous youth, and the words of Dr. King. A free-will donation will be received to help cover the CWS processing fee of $2 per kit, which allows for distribution worldwide.

Local response to the community day of service initiative has been strong, organizers say.

“I think the ongoing violence in Syria and the plight of refugees has touched the hearts of many of us in town. We’d like to do something constructive, to help in some way,” said Rev. Joann White.

Already on board to participate are a number of local congregations, Saranac Lake schools, and civic organizations. To learn more about the service project or get involved, contact Rev. White at 891-3401.

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Christmas is hope

his time of year we all think about others and putting a smile on the faces of those we love. Many feel even happier when they can create that smile for a perfect stranger.

Giving and caring are the hallmarks of our nation.

Despite the often combative and competitive nature of people in the media spotlight these days, beneath the visible crust is a nation of everyday people, going about their lives doing the small things that make our nation special.

The holidays are all about hope, faith and love. It’s a time for giving and receiving, a time for friends and family and it’s a time to remember the true meaning of the season we’ve come to value. For many it’s about how a small child born in a manger over 2,000 years ago changed our world forever with a simple message.

We hear a lot these days about apostasy, which is the term given to people turning away from any religious affiliation. For years we’ve heard the cry about the commercialization of Christmas and the effect it was having on the reason for the season.

The reality of life and religion can not be classified by terms or affiliations. Jesus made it very clear. Religion is all about how we care for each other and how we take care of those who are in need. He didn’t care what you called yourself, your state of life nor your position in society. In his eyes, all were equal.

Religion is more about what’s in your heart and how you conduct your life which is why this is a season for all men and women of goodwill; Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, Atheist or Agnostic.

Practicing an organized faith works perfectly for some Americans, but at the end of time we will all be judged not by our affiliation but by how we each conducted our affairs here on earth.

Gifting friends and family, treating them with respect throughout the year is important but how you choose to treat and respect the perfect strangers you come across says more about who you are than anything else you do.

On behalf of the Sun Community News & Printing staff and family I would like to wish you, your family and your community a very joyous and safe holiday, a prosperous new year and the wish that we are all granted lives of joy, peace and most importantly hope.

May God bless us one and all.

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

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A ‘common sense compromise’ to the Boreas classification

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e took the opportunity over the last two weeks to meet with the two big stakeholders and listen to their reasoned arguments regarding the classification of the 20,578-acre Boreas Ponds Tract in the Essex County town of North Hudson.

While other media outlets were quick to make snap endorsements laden with misinformation, we felt it was our responsibility as the newspaper of record around the Boreas Tract to carefully study the facts.

We decided to let the public hearings play out, talk to those with the most to gain or lose and write as many fact-based articles as possible before weighing in with our opinion.

We are now convinced that the Adirondack Park Agency should listen to local officials, residents, sportsmen and business owners and vote in favor of Alternative 1 — splitting the parcel evenly between a Wilderness and Wild Forest designation.

At the same time, we admit that many of the arguments made by BeWildNY have merit.

Therefore, after the classification, we advocate for a unit management plan that closely mirrors BeWild’s proposal, halting vehicular traffic at LaBier Flow, one mile from Boreas Ponds, but allowing the use of the existing roadways by paddlers, sportsmen and hikers accessing the parcel.

We like to call it the common sense compromise — and here’s why.

Not using the existing hard-packed gravel road between LaBier Flow and Boreas Ponds and instead creating a whole new route as BeWildNY suggests around an environmentally sensitive wetland simply makes no sense.

In fact, we would argue that paddlers entering and exiting LaBier Flow to cut down the trip and hikers trampling the pathway around will cause more environmental damage than those utilizing the roadway that was built to withstand 80,000-pound log trucks.

We’ve also seen where a Wilderness classification isn’t always the guardian angel some believe it is for protection of the backcountry.

At the same time, we believe concerns regarding the introduction of nonnatives and potential misuse of the area by young revelers and motorists are valid.

As has been proven in other management plans, halting traffic at a mile from a water body certainly helps keep trash from the water’s edge and trash fish from the water itself.

We are not going to even comment on the use of ATVs near the ponds or motorboats upon them because we agree with Access in its contention that — aside from the use of zero emission electric motors — were never proposed.

The fact is ATVs aren’t currently allowed on any state Forest Preserve land — for disabled use or otherwise — and arguments from environmental groups that they “just might” be allowed here in the future under a Wild Forest classification aren’t valid.

Under that assumption no Wild Forest should have been allowed anywhere inside the Blue Line for fear that ATVs would run rampant.

From our perspective, the DEC frowns as much on ATV use as BeWildNY does, so to halt anything but foot traffic between LaBier Flow and Boreas for this reason — thus shuttering it to all but one user group — seems pretty narrow minded.

BeWildNY is right when they contend that hikers spend money in local communities, but so do other user groups. From an economic perspective, local business owners are right when they say they should not be excluded.

We are also not convinced that the nearly inaudible hum of an electric boat motor will ruin anyone’s Adirondack experience but, they, too can be ditched under the unit management plan if they are just too thorny an issue.

Mike Duggan, a disabled sportsman from Lake Luzerne, enjoys a ride on his motorized wheelchair into the Boreas Ponds tract on the road between LaBier Flow and the dam at the ponds. The Sun Editorial Board is proposing keeping this road open to the disabled as well as mountain bikers and horses, but closing it a mile from the ponds to vehicular traffic.

Then, like entryways such as the fire trail into the St. Regis Canoe Area and the gravel road into the nearby Santanoni Preserve, the road to Boreas should be opened to at minimum horses and wagons, mountain bikers, DEC workers and backcountry EMS personnel.

How far people will be allowed to go around the ponds can also be worked out in the unit management plan, channeling travel to the roads that can best support it.

The unit management plan is also a living document, which can be tweaked and altered as circumstances change and are evaluated by DEC personnel.

BeWildNY argues that the shoreline is not conducive to camping, but we believe appropriate locations for lean’tos and camping sites can and should be located. The former site of the Finch Pruyn executive cabin is a glowing example.

Plans should then be drawn up and trails built so these areas can be used by mountain bikers in the summer and crosscountry skiers in the winter, adding a welcomed, unique use of the region that will undoubtedly draw more users than hiking alone.

We also agree with BeWildNY that additional mountain biking opportunities in and around Ragged Mountain, as well as utilizing the former Frontier Town theme park property as a gateway to the region should all be explored.

As for access by the disabled — it again seems the utilization of the nearly perfectly flat existing road over the costly and time-consuming construction of a new trail through the mountainous terrain is a no-brainer.

Lastly, we agree with BeWildNY that the best place to locate a snowmobile trail is to the south, where it will connect communities and strengthen local economies. Snowmobilers want destinations; hotels, restaurants and taverns, not closed loops that end where they began.

The public comment period ends on Dec. 30. Consider this our official statement.

But whatever shakes out, we agree with both groups that the process has really demonstrated the sincere love that people have for the Adirondack Park.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

ZoningÊ lawÊ deservesÊ yourÊ support To the Editor: On Nov. 15, the Elizabethtown Town Board held a public hearing on a local law amending a law that implemented zoning within the geographic boundaries of the former Village of Elizabethtown. Over many years the existing zoning law has gone largely unenforced. The proposed local law is a vast improvement over the existing law and should be more easily enforced if the town undertakes to enforce it.

The proposed local law does not enlarge the geographic area to which it applies. The majority of the changes address the definitions that apply to the different parts of the law, addresses new uses not in existence when the original was enacted, new lighting and sign provisions and the forms required for various projects. These definitions will enable the residents, the planning board and the zoning board to make well-reasoned decisions on zoning issues. However, key to success of any zoning law is the role of the code enforcement officer. Every New York town must have a code enforcement officer, whether or not it has a zoning law. Every town must have a code enforcement officer to enforce the New York Uniform Building and Fire Protection Code, a state law.

Where a town has a zing law, the code enforcement officer ordinarily is the person appointed to enforce that zoning law. In the proposed law, the zoning enforcer is called the “local administrator.” The code enforcement officer is appointed by the town board but the town board does not control the code enforcement officer, although the town board sets the hours, duties and wages of the code enforcement officer and can fire the code enforcement officer. The code enforcement officer is otherwise an independent officer. Likewise, neither the planning board nor the zoning board controls the code enforcement officer. Ordinarily, the code enforcement officer makes all of the decisions regarding both the New York Uniform Building Code and the zoning law unless the zoning law provides otherwise. The code enforcement officer may consult with the planning board as needed. While the town board does not control the code enforcement officer, it is likewise so that the town board does not control the planning board nor the zoning board of appeals. Like the code enforcement officer, the planning board and zoning board can be fired by the town board. Neither the town board nor the town supervisor can issue a building permit or a zoning permit.

At the recent public hearing there was some discussion of yet another layer of authority that would handle grievances residents may have with the code enforcement officer or the zoning board. State law now provides that these grievances will be decided by State Supreme Court. The prospect that existing law will be changed to accommodate the Town of Elizabethtown is too remote to even conceive. In any event, given that the town has had difficulty staffing the planning board and the zoning board (all volunteers,) who would staff the court?

It’s not going to happen and the town board would do well to get beyond that “non-issue.” State Supreme Court has for years handled thousands upon thousands of zoning issues originating in all towns throughout the state. It can easily handle those originating in Elizabethtown.

State Supreme Court is a “local” court and has original plenary jurisdiction of all cases and controversies recognized by law. Every county has one or more assigned Supreme Court Justice.

To properly understand the interplay of the two functions of the code enforcement officer/local administrator, one must keep in mind that the terms “permit” or “building permit” do not always have the same meaning. For example, a permit issued representing compliance of the plans for the construction/ renovation of a building for Fire Code purposes does not necessarily mean that the construction/renovation complies with the zoning law. That is, a building permit issued persuant to the Fire Code does not mean that the building/renovation meets the zoning code requirements for lot size, setbacks, or use for a particular purpose, etc. Likewise, a zoning permit does not necessarily mean that the method of construction is safe under the fire code. A combined permit would be required to properly reflect compliance with both laws.

The proposed local deserves your support.

Jim Dawson Elizabethtown

TrumpÊ presidencyÊ lessonÊ inÊ constitutionalÊ law To the Editor: The recent election may be controversial, but it has raised civic awareness. Fundamentally, we’ve learned why philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle were so wary of democracy. They influenced our founding fathers, who also feared the brutes outvoting the citizens, and thus opted for a constitutional republic.

Our nation, at least parts of it, matured to the point of beginning a rational discussion about alternative economic systems such as socialism, and — as the government continues to disappoint — anarchism.

Others embrace fascism.

In addition to learning about philosophy, we’re getting quite an education on constitutional and statutory law. The incoming president is far more effective at teaching constitutional law than the outgoing one, who claimed to be a former law professor. His main opponent only got us up to speed on safeguarding classified information (18 U.S. Code § 793), but that’s about it. Trump has eclipsed two attorneys, Obama and Clinton in his ability to personally demonstrate practical law to the masses.

Trump’s bizarre actions and innumerable conflicts of interest provided us with a working knowledge on parts of the Constitution many of us ignored, such as the Emoluments Clause (Article I, Section 9). We’ve also learned the racist history behind the electoral college (Article II). That’s the institution whose “faithless electors” can redeem the republic as intended — but tragically won’t.

We’re suddenly revisiting, via local government’s rejection of immigrant bullying, the notion of Federal Nullification (10th Amendment). With the nomination of a recently retired Marine general — nicknamed Mad Dog — for Secretary of Defense, we’ve been tragically schooled on the importance of civilian control of the military (Article I).

With just one tweet, we’ve revisited two landmark Supreme Court cases. The first was Texas v. Johnson, affirming 1st Amendment rights, even for flag burners. The second was Afroyim v. Rusk, in which the court found that involuntarily revoking citizenship violates the 14th Amendment.

Another lesson we’ve learned the hard way involves the Takings Clause in the 5th Amendment. Trump’s abuse of eminent domain, vividly illustrated in a countersuit, should have alienated conservatives. A widower in NJ counter-sued Trump because he cajoled the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority to offer one-quarter of the market value for her house — to build a limousine parking lot. Trump lost the suit. Mr. Trump’s “100 percent support” for the notorious Kelo v. New London Supreme Court decision, with every conservative judge dissenting (and 80 percent of the public), is revolting, especially for a Republican.

Listening to infuriated voters on the West Coast provides a sound knowledge of State secession (Article 1, Section 10). Boy, are they angry out there. And, desperately searching for a non-extremist, the 54 percent who voted against Trump have reacquainted themselves with presidential succession (Article II, Section 1, 20 and 25th Amendments). Opponents are dusting off the impeachment process (Article I, Section 2). You know things are bad when Pence looks moderate.

After that ill-advised Taiwan call, even archaic laws, such as the Logan Act (18 USC § 963), are routinely discussed. The buzz over Trump’s son-in-law getting an administration appointment reacquainted us with 5 USC § 3110 - Employment of Relatives.

Wow, this is a whole semester of material, and we didn’t even mention tax evasion. What an education — it’s a tuition-free Trump University!

The Donald even enlightened us on what isn’t in the Constitution, such as Article 12 ... which he ignorantly vowed to defend. Selfless courage from the man who fought for five draft deferments during the Vietnam War. Frank Pagano Jay

IÕ mÊ 90:Ê BoreasÊ PondsÊ tripÊ isÊ onÊ myÊ bucketÊ list To the Editor: With all the publicity on the Boreas Pond area, my mind travels back in time to the early and mid-1930s.

At that time, Finch and Pruyn Lumber Co. had some very active logging in progress in that area.

I was somewhere between eight and 10 years old.

My father, Henry Savarie, was a foreman for the logging company. I spent a good deal of my summer vacations in the camp with him. Even though that is over 80 years ago, I have vivid memories of the camps, the buildings, the lumberjacks and the life in the lumber woods.

At that time, the product was four foot pulpwood being harvested for the mill in Glens Falls. The trees, mostly spruce and balsam, were felled in spring and the bark stripped from them where they lay. About June, when the trees no longer peeled easily, the activity shifted to the sawing the tree lengths into four foot logs.

These were piled and scaled and waited for the winter skidding season when they were drawn to the rivers and again waited for the return of spring and the river drives. This was the age of hand tools and horses.

There were no chainsaws or mechanized skidders.

I have strong memories of the food provided and some of the cooks. Sam LeMay was the main cook in Camp 1. Steak and pie were standard items for breakfast.

In addition to Camp 1, which was accessible by car, my dad also had the responsibility for Camp 1A — which was a couple of miles off the road, and Camp 1B, which I recall was located at Boreas Pond. It might be possible that this is the building that still stands.

At this point in time I find myself, a veteran, 90 years old with a revisit to the Boreas Ponds area looming large on my bucket list. What do you think my chances are?

Robert Savarie Olmsteadville

MedicalÊ assistanceÊ alsoÊ offeredÊ inÊ Elizabethtown,Ê PortÊ Henry To the Editor: I want to thank Pete DeMola for his great article on our medical assistance program. I wanted to offer one clarification. The medical assistance program will also consider applications from Port Henry and the immediate area as well as Elizabethtown and the local area there.

Thank you for your great coverage and help as we seek to assist people with this program for medically necessary travel.

Pastor Tom Smith, Westport Federated Church

DisappointedÊ withÊ AccessÊ proposal To the Editor: I was disappointed in some of the arguments for classification of the Boreas Ponds put forward by Access the Adirondacks in your recent article, “Access the Adirondacks opens up on Boreas.” Hamilton County Supervisor Bill Farber was typically sensible when he stated “People making a flawed argument doesn’t make a flawed argument right.” The idea that motorized access is the best thing for local towns, as opposed to a “restrictive” Wilderness classification, is old, tired, and virtually evidence-free.

Putting aside the fact that the Adirondacks already offer access to every form of recreation imaginable, it’s empirical fact that access alone is not the economic salvation some say it is. It’s also empirical fact that Wilderness is a huge draw. Witness the surging use of High Peaks trailheads, up 30% or more in the last few years, versus declining use of the Essex Chain, where greater access triumphed to the economic benefit of almost no one. Or consider Blue Mountain Lake, where access is at a maximum, yet the hamlet struggles.

One might look no further than Lake Placid, Keene or Keene Valley to see the draw of Wilderness combined with amenities to support hikers, campers and skiers. Access downplays the robustness of the Keene area (where I live), saying it benefits from tourists driving to Lake Placid, not from its proximity to Wilderness. That’s false on its face – try parking at the Garden some time. But even so, does it occur to Access how many people pass Exit 29 at North Hudson to get to Keene, Lake Placid and more? North Hudson is considerably closer to New York City, Boston and Montreal than other High Peaks Wilderness gateways.

Let’s put some amenities there and grab a share of the exploding demand for Wilderness experiences.

Last year the Adirondack Association of Towns & Villages commissioned a survey of more than 300 students graduating from North Country colleges, to see how the Adirondacks were viewed as a place to pursue a career. These are the very people our local communities should covet. Results were encouraging: almost 70 percent said they would consider starting post-college life here. Why? When asked the top things they liked about the Adirondacks, 93% said the natural beauty and open space. Only 68% said outdoor recreational opportunities.

I teach statistics: 93% in a survey is almost unheard of. Maybe we should be paying less attention to old, tired arguments and more attention to these students and to the clear evidence that protected Wilderness is a powerful draw.

Pete Nelson Co-founder, Adirondack Wilderness Advocates Keene

CORRECTIONS Because of a production problem, the name of the author of last week’s guest viewpoint did not appear. The editorial was written by Katharine M. Preston, of Essex, NY. Due to an editing error, the article “Tethering law sparks concerns” (Dec. 17 edition) incorrectly said the new law will regulate the use of leashes. The law applies to tethers — not leashes.

A time of Giving Where are you Christmas?

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ast week, I spent three hours filling out cards for my coworkers, each one containing a different handwritten message.

My hand felt numb and what else to say became scarce after card number 40. I didn’t give up and filled out 20 more.

Earlier this week, I handed out those cards personally.

I know a majority of them will end up in the garbage and a few will wind up on a refrigerator.

But that doesn’t matter.

Christmas isn’t about recognition or getting something back in return.

Christmas is about giving, caring about someone enough to think about them during this time of joy and love.

These gestures don’t have to be big or cost money. They just need to come from the heart.

I’ve noticed that people today are caught up more in the price tag than the gift itself.

Adults spend hundreds of dollars to try to shower people in gifts and expect even more in return.

Kids demand their parents for video games and tablets. Santa’s toys are becoming obsolete.

When I was younger, my grandfather used to give me $100 to buy Christmas presents for my fairly large family of 10.

My grandfather used to always tell me, “It’s not about the cost of each gift, but the thought you put behind it.”

I remember buying my grandfather’s favorite candy: peach blossoms.

Each large bag cost $2 and only lasted him one night, but he loved every bite.

I made handmade coupons for my mom for a free car washing or dinner. She still enjoys getting them every year.

Everything I give comes from the heart and that’s what Christmas is all about: Love.

Try not to forget that this holiday season.

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Teah Dowling is a reporter with Sun Community News. Reach her at teah@suncommunitynews.com.

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t’s time again to ring in another new year.

With each new year comes a fresh opportunity to realign priorities. Most call this making resolutions.

Despite the flack you may get from the more pessimistic types, who say that making resolutions does nothing, I would argue that resolutions do have value; if only by clearing up the fog in one’s mind and setting up a clear path.

Someone recently told me that despite everything that has happened this year, it’s important to realize that not everything need land on your shoulders. Happiness — or contentedness, at least — is most easily achieved through forward motion and trust.

I think this is a great approach to life, as well as New Year’s resolutions: despite everything, move forward. If you stumble here, miss something there, keep moving toward your goal. Don’t get discouraged by discontinuity or setbacks. Trust that things will, eventually, be okay.

Most importantly: don’t get discouraged by the status quo of your life. Life may seem easier while weaving your way through habitual ruts, but every person can benefit from taking a new path once in a while.

But before you forge a new path, there is New Year’s Eve. Take a moment to celebrate where you’ve been, before you get on to where you’re going. Here are a few suggestions: Plattsburgh’s Five1Eight club will host their annual New Year’s Eve bash from 9 p.m. on. DJ Distant Planet and DJ Stevie B will provide the music. Tickets are $10 in advance and include express entry, champagne toast and party favors. For more information, call 534-2596 or email rsvp@ five1eightnightclub.com.

Kimberly LeClaire, the Plattsburgh Home Team and Asa Morris and the Mess will perform at Plattsburgh’s historic Monopole bar on New Year’s Eve. The first set is slated for 10 p.m. Organizers say there will be free party favors and champagne specials. For more information, call 563-2222.

Pasquale’s Restaurant and Bar in Peru will host a New Year’s Eve celebration from 10 p.m. on.

Nighthawk will perform, with a free champagne toast, appetizers and door prizes throughout the night. Tickets cost $25. For more information, call 643-0799.

Also on New Year’s Eve, Morrisonville’s Fuzzy Ducks bar will host a party starting at 5 p.m. The dinner menu for the evening will include prime rib or chicken with sides. Tickets for dinner and festivities cost $35 per person or $60 per couple. For the guests who don’t want dinner, the doors will open at 9 p.m., and tickets will cost $20. On tap are performances by Time Pieces and the Plain Jane Band. For more information, call 645-0901.

The Deer’s Head Inn in Elizabethtown will host a New Year’s Eve party from 6-11 p.m. The inn will serve a four-course dinner and champagne toast. Tickets cost $55. Reservations are encouraged. For more information, call 873-6514.

King Neptune’s Pub in Lake George will host a New Year’s Eve party from 9 p.m. on. On tap is a performance by the Flip-N-Mickeys. The Flip-N-Mickeys are an Irish-style rock band from Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia. On New Year’s day, the Flip-N-Mickeys will perform again at noon, with Weird Science taking over at 3 p.m. For more information, call 668-2017 or visit

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William Hale and the Stable Gentlemen will perform at Glens Falls’ 190 Grille + Cinema on New Year’s Eve. Admission is free.

Doors open at 8 p.m. This event is ages 21+ only. For more information, visit the190grille.com.

The Garnet Hill Lodge in North River will put on a dinner buffet and New Year’s Eve party from 7 p.m. to half past midnight. Organizers say that there will be live music from 9 p.m. on, and a champagne toast at midnight. For more information, call 251-2444.

North Creek’s Barking Spider bar will host their second annual New Year’s Eve party starting at 8 p.m. “One Smooth” DJ will provide the tunes. For more information, call 251-9911.

BarVino in North Creek will host a New Year’s Eve party with a vintage feel from 7 p.m. to midnight. All night a DJ will spin vinyl from partygoers’ personal collections. For more information, 251-5533.

If you’re looking for a night away on New Year’s Eve, the Merrill Magee Inn in Warrensburg has the celebration for you. From 9:30 p.m. on, the Inn will host a party complete with charcuterie, cheese boards and champagne. The Jonathan Newell Band will perform. After the party, the Inn will have special New Year’s rates — $169 for a room and tickets to the party, $199 for a room, $75 toward dinner and the party, and $235 for everything. If you only want to attend the party, tickets are $20 each.

For more information, visit merrillmagee.com or call 260-7729.

Local hard rock band Beyond Driven will perform at Warrensburg’s Ashes Pub & Grill on New Year’s Eve. The party starts at 9 p.m. For more information, visit ashespub.com or call 5044355.

A New Year’s Eve party will be thrown at the Woodsmens Tavern & Grill in Tupper Lake from 8 p.m. on. Organizers say there will be “music, food, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight.” For more information, call 359-3660.

The Ticonderoga Teen Center will host their fifth annual New Year’s Eve “lock-in” this year. Tickets are $25 per person and includes all night adult supervision, bus transportation, all night activities, dinner and snacks, breakfast, and beverages. Drop off is at 8 p.m., pick up at 8 a.m. For more information, call 503-5136.

Lake Placid’s Smoke Signals will host their blowout New Year’s Eve extravaganza from 9 p.m. on.

Nik and the Nice Guys will perform. Tickets are $10. For more information, or to reserve a ticket, call 523-2271.

First Night Saranac Lake will return on New Year’s Eve with events from 6 p.m. to midnight.

Kicking off the evening are performances by Stephen Gratto at Harrietstown Town Hall, Upstate Rubdown at Elks Club, Hot Flannel at St. Luke’s, Morning People at First United Methodist, Jim Griebsch at First Presbyterian, Jeff Boyer at Saranac Lake Free Library and Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir at St. Bernard’s, all at 6 p.m. Ringing in the New Year are the Blind Spots at Harrietstown Town Hall, Caravan of Thieves at Pendragon Theatre and the Biscuit Rollers at Elks Club, all at 11 p.m. For a full schedule, visit firstnightsaranaclake.org. www.suncommunitynews.com/A&Efor the latest events

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A recap of games covered by Sun Community News last week Tuesday - Girls basketball WESTPORT — The Elizabethtown-Lewis/Westport Lady Griffins outscored the Lady Beavers 13-5 inthe second quarter before holding on in the fourth for a 48-41 win Dec. 13.

The Griffins took advantage of Keene foul trouble and a strong performance by junior Hannah Schwoebel, who scored 21 points while grabbing 18 rebounds in the win. Ellie Storey added 11 points, while working hard on defense and holding Keene standout Hanna Whitney to 8 points.

Chloe Mitchell and Taylor Gough each scored 6 points for the Griffins, while Malynda Lobdell and Lizzie Stephens each scored 2.

Elaina Smith paced the Beavers with 13 points, as Elly Smith added 11 before fouling out. Daria Venner scored 6 points, while Caitlyn Lopez added 2 and Emily Whintey 1.

Photos from this game, covered by sports editor Keith Lobdell, can be found at mycapture.suncommunitynews.com.

PORT HENRY — A 30-10 first half was all the Lady Vikings of Moriah needed as they scored a 44-23 victory over the Saranac Lake Lady Red Storm Dec. 13.

McKenzie Sprague paced the Vikings with 16 points, as Halee Calabrese added 7, Madison Olcott 6, Alyssa Tucker 4 to go with a strong defensive effort, Lillian Perry 4, Makayla Stockwell 3, Kaycee Orr 2 and Bailey White 2.

For the Red Storm, Katie Hunt led the team with 8 points, while Roslyn McClatchie scored 6, Eliza Cowan 4, Kailee McCormick 2, Maggie Carpenter 2 and Andrea Boon 1.

Photos from these matches, covered by photographer Jill Lobdell, can be found at mycapture.suncommunitynews.com.

Wednesday - Wrestling SARANAC — The Chiefs started off the CVAC regular season Dec. 14 with a 78-9 victory over the AuSable Valley Patriots.

The Chiefs opened with three wins by forefit, while Hunter Devins (99), Jordan Daniels (106), Alex Christman (126), Ben Scholtis (132), Andrew Rivera (138), Johnny Devins (145), (152) Jacob Nolan, (220) Joe Hardway and (285) Owen Rock each scored wins by pin for the Chiefs.

For the Patriots, Joe LeClair scored a 4-3 decision win over Chad Canning at 160, while Chance Lapier won by pin with one second remaining in the second quarter at 182.

Photos from this match, covered by photographer Jill Lobdell, can be found at mycapture.suncommunitynews.com.

Saranac Lake’s Eliza Cowan looks to get past Moriah’s Hailey Crossman as the Lady Red Storm were defeated by the Lady Vikings, 44-23, Dec. 13.

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Wren Haenn, age 2, spoke quietly with Santa (a.k.a. Bill Crane) at the Department of Environmental Conservation holiday party last week.

Staffers Paula Peck, left, and Andrea Dukett were official Department of Environmental Conservation elves at the 40th annual holiday party at Region 5 headquarters in Ray Brook.

Bob Stegemann, Department of Environmental Conservation Region 5, welcomed staff, their families and the public the their lobby for some holiday music, treats and cheer last week.

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Doug Guglae, who is 4, bounced between his dad and Santa. Nearby, boxes of toys were opened.

Doug said he plans to watch for Santa’s sleigh flight over their house.

He has seen the gift-bearer before.

“But we never saw his reindeer,” the boy mused.

The music delivered bright, Renaissance-era versions of favorite holiday tunes as DEC staff, officers, rangers and administrators sang along.

Guitarist Russ Mulvey, a member of the DEC remediation team, donned a very festive wreath for a cap, while other musicians wore Victorian era holiday dress.

Music floated around the lobby where deer mounts wore red caps between antlers.

Even the big stuffed black bear perched above the entryway was festive in a Santa hat.

“This is our 40th year of having a holiday celebration here, with the families, our staff and their kids coming in to see Santa,” DEC’s Region 5 Director Bob Stegemann said, all smiles.

Stegemann said DEC’s Bill Crane has been greeting children as Santa in this lobby for 33 years.

DEC staffers Andrea Dukett and Paula Peck were decked out in elf costumes specially to help children.

“I think it speaks to the quality of our workforce here,” the director said.

“It is an opportunity to take pause and celebrate the season.”

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Boreas Ponds subject of latest entry in guidebook series “12 Adventures on New State Lands” introduces readers to the former Finch Pruyn tract, among other new purchases

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NORTH HUDSON — The latest in a series of guidebooks by a local author has offered an early look at Boreas Ponds.

“12 Adventures on New State Lands” introduces visitors to the former Finch Pruyn holdings.

Purchased by the state last May, the parcel is nearing the end of a classification process that will govern recreational uses of the 20,578-acre tract, which is now open to the public for the first time in a century under an interim plan.

Other recent purchases include the Essex Chain Lakes, OK Slip Falls, and long stretches of the Hudson River, making a total of about

60,000 acres.

Author Phil Brown did much of the legwork for the project while exploring the parcels for Adirondack Explorer, the outdoor magazine he edits.

As the state would purchase a parcel, Brown would explore the lands and craft an article.

The pocket-sized guide, which details 12 trips, was born from the writer’s desire to share his experiences with others.

Each entry contains easy-to-understand text accompanied by photos, illustrated maps, GPS coordinates and bits of trivia.

For instance, loggers used to yell “OK slip!” as a warning when releasing logs from OK Slip Pond into a wooden flume that carried them toward the Hudson River.

The OK Slip Falls was officially opened to the public in 2014.

The three-mile hike is relatively easy and leads to one of the Adirondack Park’s most iconic waterfalls, Brown said.

“It’s a fairly short hike to a spectacular wa-

Tupper Lake Fire From page 1

“When he came out of the garage, flames were shooting out the window of what I believe was a living room area. On our arrival, flames were coming out both ends of the house. There was no way we could enter the building.”

Fire departments quickly surrounded the property and worked with Tupper’s aerial truck to douse the blaze.

Fire completely destroyed the house, but did not spread to nearby properties.

“It burned the place completely,” Steffen said.

Franklin County Real Property records online indicate the home is owned by Tina M. Root.

Fire officials contacted the American Red Cross to assist the displaced resident who is the owner’s son.

Chief Steffen said this section of Woodrow Ave. is residential

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an expedited process, say advocates.

At present, defendants charged with a misdemeanor may not have speedy arraignments during odd hours. They may have to wait for local magistrates to travel to the court, or be subject to the other whims of a vast and remote county.

The law’s sponsors say predictable hours might make it more enticing for counsel to represent defendants, as well as allow them to be present at more of the arraignments.

While the administrative judges for each judicial district can set up the system for their respective counties, all stakeholders need to be on the same page, Boutelle said.

“We have the tool, we just need to come up with a plan,” he said.

‘WE NEED MORE INFO’ Essex County Sheriff Richard Cutting said he had several outstanding questions about the legislation, and was awaiting guidance from the New York State Sheriff ’s Association before taking a position.

Initial concerns, he said, include transportation logistics and how the reform would affect minors — like 17-year-olds picked up in the middle of the night.

“We’re incarcerating people that don’t need to be,” Cutting said.

Essex County District Attorney Kristy Sprague, too, said she

terfall,” Brown said.

From there, guests can link to a hike along the Hudson River.

“12 Adventures” is the fourth in the Adirondack Explorer guidebook series.

Unlike the others, which have focused on daytrips in Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, Old Forge and Keene Valley, this is the first entry that branches out from a specific town.

Outings are spread out around Indian Lake, Newcomb, North Hudson and other locations in the central Adirondacks, collectively known as the Five Towns.

The 64-page guide covers a wide range of recreational opportunities, including paddling, cross-country skiing, mountain biking and rock climbing.

Difficulty levels range from family-treks to itineraries designed for experienced visitors.

Each book in the series is designed to be accessible and affordable, Brown said, citing their size and $9.75 price tag.

The series also helps to steer people to less-

used trails, thereby helping to disperse use and reduce overcrowding of some of the Adirondack Park’s most popular places, including destinations in the High Peaks that have seen visitation double in the past decade.

The state closed the Boreas Ponds deal in May, and it’s expected to be the final in a series of large state land acquisitions.

As a result, Brown has noticed an increase in interest surrounding the parcel.

“It was a fun project,” Brown said. “I certainly enjoyed doing these trips and letting other people know about them.”

“12 Adventures on New State Lands” is available online at adirondackexplorer.org and at bookstores across the Adirondack Park. The Adirondack Explorer is also offering the new book free to those who buy the other three books in the series, a $29.25 deal.

“12 Adventures on New State Lands” is the fourth in a series of guidebooks by Phil Brown, editor of the Adirondack Explorer. The latest installment explores the newest additions to state Forest Preserve, including the Boreas Ponds Tract.

with several homes across the street and a garage next door. Another home sits about 50 feet from where fire consumed the oneand-a-half story wooden house.

The Franklin County Cause and Origin team went to the site last Sunday afternoon.

“We can’t rule out accidental. He had a cat and the lantern may have been knocked over,” the chief said.

Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department responded with four trucks. Mutual aid came in from Piercefield, Saranac Lake and Paul Smith-Gabriels Volunteer Fire Departments along with assistance from the Tupper Lake ambulance personnel. Altogether about 40 volunteer personnel helped douse the blaze.

Tupper Lake Police and the village electric and Department of Public Works personnel also assisted.

Fire vehicles cleared the scene at approximately 2 p.m., Steffen said, but were called back later in the afternoon for a rekindle.

Air temperatures dropped to about 10 degrees Fahrenheit by the time the fire was out. has no position on the issue.

But early discussions have revealed the concept is controversial with local justices, she said, and they need to be brought into the loop in any future talks.

“I can tell you that I favor any procedure that helps make the criminal justice system more efficient and productive,” Sprague said. “I’m not sure this is the answer.”

Sprague said she wanted to make it clear that neither she nor her staff receive additional compensation by the county or state to appear at arraignments.

It has been reported elsewhere that DA’s offices and defense attorneys elsewhere are getting money for appearances in addition to their regular salaries, Sprague said.

But in Essex County, the state has only provided grants and funding for the public defender’s office.

“My staff will continue to do our jobs diligently and appear for arraignments if necessary regardless of which judge is doing the arraignments that particular period of time,” Sprague said.

Now is an optimal time to research the option of using holding cells at the Essex County Public Safety Building in Lewis as a possible central location, said the district attorney.

“The Corrections Law was amended for Essex County allowing exceptions for certain requirements that prevented the jail from having them,” Sprague said. “Now we have to look into the

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options we have, research the cost and see if this would be a beneficial choice for our county.”

Essex County Board of Supervisors Chairman Randy Preston (I-Wilmington) is also taking a wait-and-see approach.

“I’d love to see some consolidation,” Preston said. “Of course, we would have to see what that plan is going to cost.”

MIGHT SAVE MONEY While it’s too early to discern the exact costs for coming into compliance, Boutelle said the new arrangement will likely save the county money in the long run.

“I think it’s a long-term cost savings solution with some money up front,” Boutelle told lawmakers in July. “It’s going to be an investment, it’s not cheap.”

Boutelle earlier said the signing of an indigent defense bill designed to shift costs from counties to the state may have portended some additional funding help for centralized arrangements.

But, he said on Dec. 12, prospects for the governor signing that bill are dimming.

“I don’t think there’s much more we can do then wait and cross our fingers,” he said.

The legislation has support from State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, the New York State Association of Counties and the New York State Magistrates Association.

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SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 2515 Main St., Apt. 2, Lake Placid, NY 12946.

Purpose: any lawful activities.

VN-12/10-01/14/20166TC-138247 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: Essex Farm Partners, LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on December 1st, 2016 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: 2503 NYS RT 22 Essex, NY 12936. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

VN-12/24-01/28/20176TC-139388 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: Keene Boathouse LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 30, 2016. Office Location: Essex County. The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: Keene Boathouse LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 30, 2016. 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: PO Box 839, Keene Valley NY 12943. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be formed including with or without limitation, management of real estate holdings, and engaging in any and all activities necessary or incidental to the foregoing.

VN-12/03-01/07/20166TC-137543 Mountain Song Productions LLC, Arts of Org filed with SSNY on 09/09/16. Off. Loc.: Essex County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 634 Hurricane Rd., Keene, NY 12942. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act.

VN-12/10/2016-1TC138031 NOTICE OF FORMATION of Limited Liability Company (LLC) Nellies Bakery, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on November 14, 2016 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 6 Lilly Lane, Willsboro, NY 12996.

Douglas R. Ferris, P.E. President

HURLEY AVENUE LAKE PLACID, NY 12946 Section: 42.66 Block: 2 Lot: 17.000 REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC., Plaintiff, vs. DAVID WATSON, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN WATSON; DAVID WATSON, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JANET WATSON, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; JOSEPH A. PROVONCHA, IN HIS CAPACITY AS ESSEX COUNTY CLERK, "JOHN DOE #1" through "JOHN DOE #12," the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff's Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $300,240.00 and interest, recorded on March 8, 2007, at Liber 1693 Page 50, of the Public Records of ESSEX County, New York, covering premises known as 138 HURLEY AVENUE LAKE PLACID, NY 12946. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. ESSEX County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be

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NOTICE OF FORMATION of Limited Liability Company (LLC) Nellies Bakery, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on November 14, 2016 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 6 Lilly Lane, Willsboro, NY 12996.

Douglas R. Ferris, P.E. President VN-12/3-1/7/2017-6TC137145 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Town of Lewis Fire District Board of Commissioners will hold their 2017 organizational meeting on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 7:00 PM with the regular monthly meeting to immediately follow at the Lewis Fire House, 17 Firehouse Lane, Lewis New York.

VN-12/24/2016-1TC139672 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF RL Weber, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/28/16. Office location: Essex County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1149 NYS Rte. 86, Ray Brook, NY 12977. Purpose: any lawful activities.

VN-11/19-12/24/20166TC-136262 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC: Name: Rooster Comb Inn, LLC Articles of Organization filled with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY)on 8/12/16 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: 10909 RT. 9N PO BOX 375 Keene NY 12942.

Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC: Name: Rooster Comb Inn, LLC Articles of Organization filled with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY)on 8/12/16 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: 10909 RT. 9N PO BOX 375 Keene NY 12942.

Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

VN-12/17-01/21/20176TC-138412 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ESSEX INDEX NO. CV160155 Plaintiff designates ESSEX as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 138 HURLEY AVENUE LAKE PLACID, NY 12946 Section: 42.66 Block: 2 Lot: 17.000 REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC., Plaintiff, vs. DAVID WATSON, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN WATSON; DAVID WATSON, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JANET WATSON, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives,

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ESSEX INDEX NO. CV160155 Plaintiff designates ESSEX as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 138 HURLEY AVENUE LAKE PLACID, NY 12946 Section: 42.66 Block: 2 Lot: 17.000 REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC., Plaintiff, vs. DAVID WATSON, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN WATSON; DAVID WATSON, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JANET WATSON, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; JOSEPH A. PROVONCHA, IN HIS CAPACITY AS ESSEX COUNTY CLERK, "JOHN DOE #1" through "JOHN DOE #12," the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff's Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United

DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; JOSEPH A. Published PROVON- by Denton Publications, Inc. CHA, IN HIS CAPACITY AS ESSEX COUNTY CLERK, "JOHN DOE #1" through "JOHN DOE #12," the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff's Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $300,240.00 and interest, recorded on March 8, 2007, at Liber 1693 Page 50, of the Public Records of ESSEX County, New York, covering premises known as 138 HURLEY AVENUE LAKE PLACID, NY 12946. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt NOTICE OF QUALIFICAsecured by the Mortgage TION OF The Dock Docdescribed above. ESSEX tors, LLC. Authority County is designated as filed with Secy. of State the place of trial because of NY (SSNY) on the real property affect- 01/24/2011. Office locaed by this action is lo- tion: Essex County. cated in said county.

SSNY designated as NOTICE YOU ARE IN agent of LLC upon DANGER OF LOSING whom process against it YOUR HOME If you do may be served. SSNY not respond to this sum- shall mail process to: 19 mons and complaint by Little Otter Lane, Ferrisserving a copy of the an- burgh, VT 05456, also swer on the attorney for the registered agent the mortgage company upon whom process who filed this foreclo- may be served. Pursure proceeding against pose: any lawful activiyou and filing the an- ties. swer with the court, a VN-12/17-01/21/2017default judgment may be 6TC-138805 entered and you can NOTICE OF FORMATION lose your home. Speak OF LIMITED LIABILITY to an attorney or go to the court where your COMPANY Name: Vavro case is pending for fur- Holdings LLC Articles of ther information on how organization were filed SSNY on to answer the summons with and protect your proper- 11/21/2016 . Office location: 1479 Highland Rd ty. Sending a payment to Keeseville, NY 12944, the mortgage company will not stop the foreclo- County of ESSEX. SSNY sure action. YOU MUST designated agent of LLC RESPOND BY SERVING upon whom process A COPY OF THE AN- may be served. SSNY SWER ON THE ATTOR- shall mail a copy of proNEY FOR THE PLAIN- cess to LLC, 1479 HighTIFF (MORTGAGE COM- land Rd Keeseville, NY 12944. Purpose: any PANY) AND FILING THE lawful purpose.

ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: July 12, VN-12/03-01/07/20162016 RAS BORISKIN, 6TC-137545 LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Vision Team Works, BY: JOSEPH J. KARLYA LLC Arts of Org. filed III, ESQ. 900 Merchants SSNY 10/7/16. Office: Concourse, Suite 106 Essex Co. SSNY design Westbury, NY 11590 agent of LLC upon 516-280-7675 whom process may be VN-12/10-12/31/2016served & mail to PO Box 4TC-138035 22, Lake Placid, NY 12946. General Purpose.

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HELP WANTED

NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION OF The Dock Doctors, LLC. Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/24/2011. Office location: Essex County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 19 Little Otter Lane, Ferrisburgh, VT 05456, also the registered agent upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activities.

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