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North Country protesters rally against ACA repeal As Congress begins to repeal healthcare legislation, protest draws 150 to Stefanik’s Plattsburgh office

By Elizabeth Izzo

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PLATTSBURGH — Protesters took to the streets on Sunday to decry the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which is now underway by Congress.

Carrying signs brandishing slogans like “Patients Over Politics,” protesters gathered outside Rep. Elise Stefanik’s Plattsburgh office to ask that the lawmaker reconsider her vote last week to roll back the legislation.

“We are here to communicate that healthcare is a right that

must be preserved,” said Theresa Cheetham-Palen, a former Keene Valley teacher. “A knee-jerk repeal would be irresponsible.”

Stefanik, a Republican, voted last week, largely along party lines, for a procedural vote that marked the first step of repealing President Obama’s signature healthcare legislation.

The lawmaker said stories of skyrocketing premiums and reduced coverage have been familiar refrains from voters and businesses across the district, the state’s largest.

“I do not support pulling the rug out from anyone who has coverage under Obamacare and support a multi-year time horizon until repeal is implemented,” Stefanik wrote on Facebook.

Average premiums rose by over 16 percent in New York last >> See ACA Rally | pg. 13

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Tabletop sport becoming new fad with students

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Pistol license recertification process underway

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CHAMPLAIN — Northeastern Clinton student James Molinski plays foosball everyday and not out of the comfort of his own home, but in the school’s cafeteria.

“It’s fun,” said the eighth-grader. “And it’s a great way to make new friends.”

Teah Molinski, along with approximately Dowling 100 other students, play the tabletop sport Writer during eating breaks and other school events thanks to the district’s foosball club.

James Bracy, a middle school special ed teacher, spearheaded the event last year. Fundraisers and a donation drive allowed for the purchase of 11 tables.

Sign up is free, and the only requirement is for kids to spend at least 10 minutes of their breakfast and lunch periods actually eating before playing, said Bracy. “And that’s difficult sometimes.”

Even school dances are becoming a thing of the past since kids are able to play foosball instead.

“I don’t play through the entire school dance,” Molinski said. “But I do through a good portion of it.”

Bracy, who serves as the club advisor and used to play the

Protesters converged in Plattsburgh on Jan. 15 to protest the rollback of the Affordable Care Act.

Upstate residents who purchased handguns before 2013 must re-register as part of SAFE Act regulations, which continue to be rolled out

By Pete DeMola

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Approximately 100 kids play foosball in NCCS. Pictured above is just a few dedicated student players who attended last Saturday’s event at NCCS. Photos provided

ELIZABETHTOWN — The recertification process for the state’s 2 million pistol permit holders is now underway.

A new website launched by the state police last week allows gun owners who had pistol permits before 2013 to complete the process online or print out a form and send it in.

All pistol or revolver license holders have to re-certify every five years at the risk of having their license revoked.

The registration is free.

The new regulations are part of the SAFE Act, the gun control legislation approved by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state lawmakers in 2013 about one month after a gunman used a semi-automatic rifle to kill 26 people at Sandy Hook Elemen>> See Pistol License | pg. 16

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McManus: Northern Tier Multi-Use Path more expensive than expected

County officials seeking additional $80k to prevent additional costs for participating municipalities

By Teah Dowling

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CHAMPLAIN — Turns out the construction of the Northern Tier Multi-Use Path isn’t going to be just a walk through the park.

Clinton County initially estimated costs for the five-mile recreational trail through the town of Champlain and villages of Rouses Point and Champlain to be around $1.6 million.

But total costs clocked in about $80,000 more than expected.

Now the county is asking state lawmakers to fill the shortfall.

“We’re going to try to raise as much as we can,” said Clinton County Legislature Chair Harry McManus, who said he reached out to state Senator Betty Little (R-Queensbury) and Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) to avoid the localities from incurring the extra costs.

“We want to cut down the costs as much as we can to save the municipalities money,” he said. “We’re doing everything

in our power to find ways to get that number back down.”

The overrun is due to paving costs, said Clinton County Highway Superintendent Al Rascoe.

Last year, the state Department of Transportation awarded $1.6 million to the project. The municipalities also secured over $200,000 through other funding streams.

Construction required a 20 percent match split between the three localities.

Town of Champlain Supervisor Larry Barcomb said he’s hopeful that whatever amount is put on the village is low.

“We’re on a tight budget already,” he said. “We certainly want to do our share, but we’re hoping to get some additional funding to keep costs down.”

Regardless of whether additional funds come in, construction is still set to begin in April, weather permitting.

Village of Champlain Mayor Greg Martin said this pathway is an essential part of the village’s comprehensive plan to heighten recreational opportunities for current and future residents.

“This will be a great asset once it’s completed,” he said. “So, I hope the county is successful in their efforts.”

McManus was optimistic actual construction costs would be lower than anticipated.

“The actual costs we came up with now may not be the exact cost,” he said. “We won’t know until we’re finished the trail.”

Village of Champlain Mayor Greg Martin and Town of Champlain Supervisor Larry Barcomb are looking forward to the completion of the Northern Tier Multi-Use Path. Construction is set to start in April.

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Local farms participate in cow report

CHAZY — Water quality is critical to maintain healthy, productive dairy cows.

Eighteen farms in the Northern New York region participated in research funded by the farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program, evaluating the impact of water quality on fiber digestion in dairy cows.

Researchers with the William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute in Chazy sampled and analyzed water from participating farms for such factors as minerals, pH, hardness, sulfates, nitrates and bacteria.

“To evaluate how water quality, specifically levels of mineral, nitrate or bacteria, affects dairy

cow fiber digestion, the water samples were used to conduct fiber digestion analyses of a variety of forages, including corn silages, alfalfa hay, grass silage and wheat straw,” said Miner Institute Forage Lab Director Kurt Cotanch.

Previous research conducted in South Dakota has indicated that low water quality, defined as water having mineral, bacterial or other compound levels above a prescribe ‘normal’ range, could decrease fiber digestion.

Other research has shown that high concentrations of sulfur or iron can produce unpleasant taste or odor that may cause cows to decrease water intake and that may result in decreased milk production.

None of the water samples collected for the Northern New York Agricultural Development Program project were of poor quality, Cotanch said.

The report, titled “Do High Mineral Concentrations in Water Affect Fiber Digestibility, Cow Health and Performance on Northern New York Dairy Farms,” is available on the Northern New York Agricultural Development Program website at nnyagdev.org.

‘Great American Talent Show’ comes to Chazy Feb. 17 CHAZY — Chazy Central Rural School’s Class of 2017 will present “The Great American Talent Show” by Joseph Robinette, a fun-for-the-whole-family reality TV talent show parody, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. Our weather date is Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 each or $15 for a family at the door. For more information, call 846-7135 ext. 107.

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Counties in crosshairs with new property tax proposal Latest initiative in governor’s war on high property taxes would see voters approve consolidation plans

By Pete DeMola

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PLATTSBURGH — Curbing high property taxes is again in Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s crosshairs.

As part of his state of the state proposals, the governor rolled out another initiative to squash costs of local government, one of his signature issues.

The latest installment of his keystone proposal would give local taxpayers the ability to approve locally-designed plans to lower the cost of government and eliminate duplicative services.

While details are still scant, county officials would be required to create plans to share and coordinate public services with neighboring localities.

Under the plan, taxpayers would sound off during public hearings and engage with business, labor and civic leaders to reach consensus.

Taxpayers will then vote on these cost-saving plans in a referendum in November.

Cuomo, speaking on Long Island last week, said he hoped to establish New York as a “national model for government efficiency.”

‘I’VE TRIED EVERYTHING’ The governor said his property tax cap and freeze plans, first implemented in 2012, have saved taxpayers more than $17 billion through 2016, or an average of $2,100 for each taxpayer.

The burden of local property taxes on state’s residents are the highest in the nation, he said.

The median state income tax is the state tax, $1,874, he said. But $4,700 is median property, which he said the state has no control over.

“These taxes on real estate are too high,” Cuomo said at Farmingdale State College. “Local government has, in many communities, been guilty of great waste and duplication.”

Breaking with tradition, Cuomo delivered six localized addresses across the state last week, each modified with proposals for each market.

Reflecting the divide that cleaves the state, the governor detailed a large chunk of the Long Island speech to curbing property taxes, chastising localities for their high taxes.

“And I have talked to the local government all across the state and literally tried everything,” said Cuomo. “An incentive for cost savings, I’ve tried the charm offensive, I’ve tried threatening them, I’ve tried everything. I said they had to move to Jersey, whatever it took, I tried. And the only thing we got done is the cap.”

But he didn’t mention the issue at all during his speech at the University at Albany, which was directed at Capital District and North Country lawmakers.

‘WE’RE NOT TO BLAME’ The proposal has generated another round of sighs from northern New York officials who find themselves caught in the crosshairs.

“There’s a lot of things that make us happy in the governor’s proposals,” said Clinton County Administrator Mike Zurlo, “but Clinton County is certainly not to blame for high taxes.”

The five-year increase in Clinton County has been less than one half of one percent, Zurlo said.

And in the past two years, the levy has actually declined: the composite rate decreased an average of .42 percent per year, he said.

“Clinton County has a lot of consolidation and services in place,” Zurlo said, citing bulk procurement and contracts with towns for plowing and salting.

And the county will continue to look at ways to be more efficient and lower taxes, he said.

Under the governor’s proposal, shared services and efficiencies proposed in the plan must be new, and past measures will not count.

For Essex County lawmakers, this is a familiar slap in the face.

“Counties and (North Country) municipalities have been working long before the tax cap idea to share services and cut costs and keep the load on taxpayers down,” said Essex County Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman Shaun Gillilland. “This is an empty proposal.”

Tom Scozzafava (R-Moriah) said the county has been at the forefront of consolidating services with towns for years, including solid waste, real property tax offices and the joint purchase of transportation equipment.

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Mooers making efforts toward EMS issue, new library

Several updates discussed during last week’s meeting

By Teah Dowling

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MOOERS — The Mooers Fire Department has their ambulance back following a month-long stint in Champlain as part of the village’s new contract with Champlain-Mooers EMS. Supervisor Jeff Menard said the move violated the town’s contract and he immediately took action. The ambulance should now be back in Mooers and stay there from now on.

“I think we have a little bit more priority than Rouses Point,” Menard said during the meeting. “They just started and we’ve been contracting with them for several years.

“I’m glad we got everything straightened out.”

In other town news: Barcomb Road: A clogged culvert on Barcomb Road will soon be remedied. Clinton County Highway Superintendent Al Rascoe authorized the town to open up the ditch filled with rocks that blocking the water flow from the road.

The clean-up should happen sometime this week, said Menard.

“We don’t want this to damage our road,” he said. “It’s something that has to be done.”

Library sale: The town is considering reopening the bids for

the old Mooers Free Library building.

Menard said Shawn Mclean, a local resident, showed interest in the brick building on Route 11 last month when he made an offer of $20,000.

Menard said he has yet to hear back from Mclean on that offer.

If Mclean’s still interested, the property, which is assessed at $27,000, would have to go back up on the market for at least a month before a decision is made.

Councilperson Gerald LaValley said the building has heating, and received approval to drill a new well after the adjacent property owners declined to let the library board use the extra well located on their land.

Code Enforcement Officer Jess Dixon said this task would cost a little over $3,000.

War memorial: The beautification committee announced that they had received a $400 check from an anonymous donor.

Those monies will go toward the war memorial in the Mooers Riverside Cemetery.

Local Sculptor Michael Reeves, who’s overseeing the cemetery revitalization, said the statue for the memorial, along with the rest of the cemetery updates, is “coming along quite nicely.”

Construction is set to be completed by Memorial Day. Town meetings: Starting next month, town meetings will no

longer be held the second Tuesday of each month.

The town board approved unanimously to change the meeting date to the third Tuesday of each month.

All meetings will still be held at the same time at 7 p.m.

For more information or updates on any of these items, visit mooersny.com.

NEW IN MOOERS: From now on, the town board will meet the third Tuesday of each month. The public is welcome to attend all meetings.

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Members of the Beekmantown girl’s varsity basketball team stand with members of the Kowalowski family during halftime of their Jan. 16 game against Northern Adirondack. The basketball program hosted a special night to raise funds for former student-athlete Morgan Kowalowski, who was recently involved in a car accident, suffering two broken legs and a compound fracture in her hand. Through the Paper Airplanes for Morgan fundraiser, the night raised $905 with people buying paper airplanes and flying them towards half court, with the closest planes to the center of the court winning prizes. Those wishing to donate further can visit gofundme.com/morgans-road-to-recovery.

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sport professionally, is coming up with ways to not only get more students involved, but also their parents and local residents.

Sixty people showed up to a recent activity night.

Bracy is in the process of putting together three six-person teams to represent the district in a state tournament on April 1, which is being hosted by the school district at NCCS. The first qualifier took place last week and more are being planned.

These qualifiers are also open to the public as well to play just for fun.

Bracy said he hopes by opening up these events to everyone, other schools will add foosball clubs, which could lead to smaller tournament between other student players.

So far, Beekmantown Central and Saranac Central have tables, but no official club has been established yet.

“We really do hope this takes off across the region,” Bracy said. “This sport not only helps build friendships, but social skills as well.

“It’s a great asset for our students.”

• Worship in The norThern Tier •

ALTONA Holy Angels Church - Main Street, Altona. Mass - 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 10:30 a.m. Sunday ALBURGH VT Union Bible Church - 102 S. Main St., Alburgh, VT. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., Sunday Worship Service at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study and Bible Club for Kids at 7:00 p.m.

Pastor John Kehoe, 802-796-3055.

CADYVILLE St. James Church - 26 Church Rd., Cadyville. 293-7026. Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m., Sunday Masses: 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Daily Mass Mon.-Fri. CHAMPLAIN Christ & St. John’s Episcopal/ Anglican Church - 18 Butternut Street, Champlain. (518) 298-8543.

Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m. Patricia A. Beauharnois, Deacon Vicar Living Water Baptist Church - 9 Locust St., corner of Main and Locust, Champlain. Sunday School at 9 a.m.

Service at 10 a.m. Thursday Bible Study at 7 p.m. includes activities for children. Phone: 298-4358 St. Mary’s Catholic Church - Church Street, Champlain.

Anticipated Mass: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday Mass: 8 a.m. Weekday Masses: Thursday and Friday 9 a.m.

Three Steeples United Methodist Church - 491 Route 11, Champlain.

298-8655 or 298-5522. Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at same time (Sept. thru June).

Steve Loan, Pastor. steeples3@primelink1.net CHAZY Chazy Presbyterian Church - 620 Miner Farm Rd., Chazy. 846-7349 Worship and Sunday School will begin at 11 a.m.

Email: chazypres@westelcom.com Sacred Heart Church - Box 549, Chazy 12921. (518) 846-7650. Sunday Mass (Ant) 6 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.

DANNEMORA Dannemore United Methodist Church - 86 Clark Street, PO Box 488, Dannemora, NY. Pastors Wendy and Gary Rhodehamel. Phone: 518-8919287. Worship and Sunday School -- Sunday 11:00 a.m. tedtrevail@gmail.com ELLENBURG St. Edmund’s Roman Catholic Church - Route 11, Ellenburg.

Saturday Anticipated Mass, 4 p.m.

Sunday Mass, 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.

ELLENBURG CENTER United Methodist Church of Ellenburg - 5 Church St., PO 142, Ellenburg Center, NY 12934 Pastor: Gary Rhodenhamel Phone: 518-8919287 Hours: 9am Service, Sunday Worship & Sunday School ELLENBURG DEPOT Ellenburg Depot Wesleyan Church - 2179 Plank Rd., PO Box 177 Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935. Pastor: Robert R. Phillips. Phone: 594-3902.

Sunday Family Bible Hour: 9:50 a.m.

Sunday Worship Time: 10:50 a.m.

Children’s Youth Ministries: Call for schedule.

MOOERS Mooers United Methodist Church - 14 East St., Located adjacent to old Post Office. Sunday service, 9:30 a.m. Contemporary & traditional music, activities for children, youth and families, 236-7129, pastoral@ twcny.rr.com, www.gbgm-umc.org/ mooersumc Mooers Wesleyan Church - Maple Street, Mooers. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday Night Service 7 p.m.

Wednesday Night 7 p.m.

(518) 236-5330.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Maple Street, Mooers. 236-7142.

Anticipated Saturday Mass, 4 p.m.

MOOERS FORKS St. Ann’s Catholic Church - Route 11, Mooers Forks. Mass: Sunday,

10 a.m. Reconciliation announced special Saturday mornings 10 a.m. & by request.

PLATTSBURGH Plattsburgh United Methodist Church - 127 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. 563-2992.

Pastor Phil Richards. Service Sunday 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Nursery available at 10 a.m.

Seventh Day Adventist - 4003 Rt. 22, Plattsburgh, 561-3491 - Pastor Livergood Worship Saturday at 11:30 a.m., Pot Luck Dinner after service ROUSES POINT St. Patrick’s Catholic Church - Lake Street, Rouses Point.

Anticipated Mass: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.; Weekday Masses: Monday & Tuesday 9 a.m., Communion Service: Wednesday 9 a.m.

SCIOTA First Presbyterian Church - 52 Washington Ave., Rouses Point, New

York 12979. Telephone 518-297-6529.

Telephone 518-846-7349. Sunday Service 9 a.m., Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sciota United Methodist Church - Sunday service 9 a.m. Route 19, Sciota.

St. Louis of France Catholic Church - Route 22, Sciota. Mass 4 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. Sunday WEST CHAZY St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - West Church Street, West Chazy. Saturday Vigil Mass, 4 p.m. Sunday Mass 10 a.m. Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday at 9 a.m. Confessions: Saturday, 3-3:30 p.m.

West Chazy Community Church Pastor Marty Martin. 17 East Church St. Fiske Road, West Chazy, NY. Ph. 493-4585. Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday; Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

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“We’ve been doing this, and unfortunately, we won’t get any credit for this,” Scozzafava said.

In fact, with a tax rate of $3.25 per $1,000 in assessed value, the tax rate in Essex County is the fourth-lowest in the state behind Hamilton, Saratoga and Otsego counties.

When it comes to absolute dollars, said the governor, Westchester County’s property taxes are highest in the nation, with Nassau clocking in second, and Suffolk and Rockland counties also occupying top slots.

Rob Astorino, the Westchester County Executive who ran against Cuomo in 2014, punched back, calling his claims “utterly shameless.”

“I would remind the governor that I have never once raised the county tax levy — not for seven straight years — while Mr. Cuomo’s state mandates have ravaged county, municipal and school budgets,” said Astorino in a statement. “Mr. Cuomo’s state mandates consume almost all of what the county collects in property taxes, leaving us with very little to actually run county government.”

Another divide is population density. In his speech, Cuomo highlighted Suffolk County for what he said was 404 local governments, all with duplicative services.

Essex County has just 22: 18 towns, 3 villages and 1 county — or 21 if you disregard Port Henry, which has already begun the consolidation process.

Another village, Keeseville, dissolved in January 2015.

MANDATE RELIEF Just nine state and federal mandated programs, said the New York Association of Counties, add up to the property tax, including social service programs, employee salaries and benefits and public safety.

“If the governor wants to reduce property taxes, then the state has to act to reduce the costs imposed on counties,” said the group in a statement.

In Essex County, those mandates constitute 85 percent of the 2017 budget, and costs are expected to grow. “(Gov. Cuomo) hasn’t put anything forward from the state side,” Gillilland said.

“Case in point is his veto on the indigent defense bill.”

Cuomo vetoed that bill last month, citing the cost to the state and the lack of proper oversight if the state did take over the costs.

County officials estimated a full takeover would have saved at least $600,000 last year.

(But the takeover is still on deck for this session: The governor, according to his office, will introduce a plan for the state to fund “100 percent of the costs” necessary to extend the reforms provided for in the Hurrell-Harring settlement with “appropriate fiscal oversight” through the state budget office.)

Scozzafava said Medicaid costs are another chief culprit: New York is one of two states that counties pay a share of Medicaid costs, he said, and the county contributes $6.7 million each year.

Cuomo said the state has already picked up a lot of the costs for local government.

The state is paying the largest portion of Medicaid costs, he said.

“We paid the entire increase for Medicaid every year — over $2 billion — $1.9 billion dollars,” Cuomo said at Farmingdale State.

Initiatives to relieve counties of the cost of growth in Medicaid will save local taxpayers $3.7 billion over five years, according to materials provided by his office.

And further reforms to the state’s pension system will save the state, local governments and school districts more than $80 billion over the next 30 years.

The debate, said the governor, shouldn’t be about shifting tax burdens from one entity to another, but rather about reducing overall costs.

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Under his proposal, county-drafted plans must demonstrate “real, recurring savings” in costs, he said, and not simply shift burdens to other taxpayers.

“If I pay, then you’re not really staying within the budget,” Cuomo said. “Cut the waste, cut the duplication. And give me a break.”

‘TIP OF THE ICEBERG’ Lawmakers said they are broadly supportive of the tax cap, which curtails property tax levies at the rate of inflation, usually under 2 percent.

But they simply cannot cut any more.

“I don’t know what else we can conceivably consolidate,” said Essex County Board of Supervisors Chairman Randy Preston. “I do understand there are a lot of counties where things are out of control, but we’re painting everybody under the same brush.”

The real issue is school taxes, Preston said.

Take the town of Wilmington, for instance, where residents send their kids to two school districts: AuSable Valley and Lake Placid Central.

But at $17 per $1,000 in assessed value versus $7, the numbers are wildly incongruent, said the lawmaker.

“I hear about this continually, and that’s where the problem is — the problem up here is school taxes,” Preston said.

Under the governor’s new proposal, all municipalities except New York City would be required to prepare the shared service plan, but school districts would be excluded.

Preston also said special districts pose a problem — including the EMS districts that are raising taxes to hire personnel because the decline in volunteers has jeopardized their existence.

“That’s why the state needs to delve into this instead of telling me they’re trying to do something,” Preston said. “Hiring people is costing staggering amounts of money.”

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Scozzafava said the entire property tax system is antiquated and needs to be thrown out in favor of a more equitable system.

Counties, like towns, should be allowed to form their own countywide special districts that are funded through sales tax.

In doing so, everyone would share the cost, including organizations that are currently tax-exempt who receive those services, including highway and road maintenance, despite not paying for them.

Scozzafava called for a flat tax — not the current ad valorem system.

“Every property owner would pay ‘X’ number of dollars,” Scozzafava said.

Now, he said: “I’m paying twice for that service, although we’re getting the exact same benefit.”

‘YOU WORK FOR ME’ Cuomo admitted there will be “tremendous opposition” to his proposal.

“The entire political class is going to be against because it’s going to be a pain in the neck,” he said. “And they’re going to call up your senators and your assemblymen and then they are not going to want to do it. Because in Albany, it’s the path of least resistance. I need you to call your senators and say, ‘You work for me, get this done otherwise you can pay my property taxes next time.’ And that’s how we’ll get it done.”

If approved by the state legislature, draft consolidation plans must be submitted to the county legislative body by Aug. 1, which then has 45 days to review the plan.

If they do nothing, the plan is automatically put on the November ballot.

If the plan is not approved by a majority of voters, the county government must prepare a new plan for approval in November 2018.

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No path to heaven here

hose who choose to commit terror have been around since the beginning of time. Every generation has been forced to deal with some type of terrorism in one form or another, but our current challenge with those who practice this extreme version of radical jihad includes the added dimension of religion to the mix.

Information is still trickling out that links the Ft. Lauderdale Airport shooter to radical Islam, but at this point jihadist or just mentally disturbed after a tour in Iraq, the only purpose to his action would seem to be for some greater purpose.

The world grows more dangerous by the day, it’s now clear that their display of brutality and the methods by which they cause terror aids in their ability to recruit those individuals who are willing to carry out such acts and creates chilling prospects for the future, not only abroad, but here at home in sunny Florida.

Technology and ease of travel to cross borders becomes more of an ally to the terrorists than governments seeking to use these tools to protect their citizens. When legal citizens are enticed to join up with these groups and receive training quietly in their homes through the internet and other readily available sources it leaves us all questioning; how do we know who the enemy is and where will they strike next.

Our airports are perhaps some of the most guarded facilities in the nation, yet this young man easily checked his weapon, boarded a plane, enjoyed his flight, retrieved his weapon and then quickly killed five and injured another six complete innocents before surrendering to authorities.

Until the world comes together more of these lone wolf events will continue to occur and the more that do occur will only serve to encourage others to do the same. The cycle needs to be broken.

Solutions that address those who make personal war in this fashion must be made to realize the futility of this action has gain them nothing but more of what they seek to change.

The promise of glory and martyrdom may be their goal, but the reality for those who seek this reward is an eternity of emptiness and pain. The truth that must somehow be recognized within the hearts and minds of those who believe this is the path to heaven, is that taking human life is never the answer. Fear is a powerful motivator, but when governments have no solution to place greater fear in the minds and hearts of those who choose to kill and die for the glory of themselves and their god, it leaves many innocent citizens around the globe questioning what the future holds.

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Bold proposals welcome, but need to be coupled with mandate relief

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alk about ending with a bang.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last week the possible solution to a problem that has vexed Essex County for two decades: The transformation of Frontier Town into a proposed Gateway to the Adirondacks.

Initial plans for the tourism hub call for the state to work with the private sector and the Open State Institute to create a visitors center, museum, retail space and connections to recreational trails that will ferry visitors into the surrounding wilderness and communities.

Lawmakers have said this is transformative — and we agree. In fact, we called for nearly the exact same proposal a year ago in an editorial.

Maybe great minds do think alike.

But it’s not a done deal: State lawmakers must now approve up to $32 million in state investment — a drop in the bucket when discussing a $155 billion spending plan that contains some supersized proposals.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo got this one right.

In fact, there’s a lot to love in the governor’s proposals, which range from funding for clean water and airport infrastructure to tax credits for childcare and upstate ridesharing.

New regulations to crack down on cyberattacks and fraud will help protect North Country residents, as will the increased measures to combat the heroin crisis and aid residents with recovery and ongoing treatment.

It’s also hard to object to continued investments in tourism infrastructure and the funding that will allow the completion of the Empire State Trail, a 750-mile network that would connect downstate visitors to Lake George and Ticonderoga and bring them up along the shoreline of Lake Champlain into Plattsburgh and through the northern envisions toward Canada.

It all seems like a new frontier for the Empire State, which is exciting.

Like the governor cheerfully said during his Albany speech: Upstate matters!

But we also can’t help but wonder how he’s going to pay for all of it.

The state is heading into the darkest financial waters since Cuomo took office in 2011.

The economy is slowing. Sales and incoming tax receipts are declining, and the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, which seems all-but-certain as President-elect Donald Trump takes office this week, is slated to punch a big hole in the budget.

Current estimates have the state facing a $3.5 billion shortfall.

The governor also needs to be mindful of the costs for local governments, who are growing increasingly vocal about mandate relief, including when it comes to indigent defense and Medicaid.

Cuomo has made property tax relief a signature of his administration, and rolled out another proposal that will attempt to deepen the process by requiring county taxpayers to vote on consolidation plans.

That’s noble in sentiment. But the North County are pioneers in government reduction.

Just look no further than Essex County, where two of four villages have dissolved in the past three years.

Of course, the governor’s proposals are just that — a wish list.

It’s expected he will formally introduce his executive budget this week.

Hopefully our state lawmakers can balance some of the more glitzy initiatives while also being mindful of the localities that are howling for relief from the sidelines.

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IÊ answerÊ toÊ aÊ higherÊ powerÊ thanÊ theÊ PoorÊ losersÊ prevalentÊ followingÊ President-electÊ presidentialÊ electionÊ To the Editor: I’m writing in response to the piece entitled “Tale of Two Americas.”

The piece opens by quoting President Lincoln, a person who took office to lead a deeply divided nation through a devastating war and lived long enough to attempt to set the tone for it to heal in the aftermath of such tremendous loss.

The assassination of President Lincoln was an attempt to overthrow the government of the United States entirely. He and his entire administration were targeted that night. Lincoln’s was the only death but the attempt to destroy the full government was real and perpetrated by several citizens who felt that this was the only way to change course.

Personally, I cannot enter the Lincoln Memorial in our nation’s capital without shedding tears and I have a framed copy of the Gettysburg Address adorning my home.

Your editorial is not the first time that you have asked people to support the president-elect and give him a chance. I take offence at this suggestion and would argue that doing that is directly in opposition to my responsibility as a citizen.

Citizens are the lifeblood of a democracy. Without our voices, politicians have no compass as to how govern for the benefit of the people they represent. That is how it works. If I am unhappy with a decision or direction that the government is taking up, it is my responsibility to call my representatives, get together with members of my community and perhaps organize a peaceful protest or demonstration to showcase in solidarity with other citizens that we are displeased and prepared to hear alternative solutions.

For you to suggest that this is a time when I should ignore my moral compass, when I should cast aside my standards for decency, when I should shed my belief that we are responsible for what we say and do every single moment of our lives then I would say to you that I answer to a higher power than the president-elect.

And for me to do all those things would constitute the creation of an environment within my heart for such violations of acceptable human behavior to simmer and boil into hatred.

Why would I do that? I live in a great country with a gorgeous democracy. The constitution has given me the tools to express myself and to hold elected officials accountable. That’s what I’ll do.

Dianne Dreyer Iasevoli Brant Lake

Presidential election filled country withÊ Ê hate

To the Editor: Recently a North Country lady told me her daughter broke into tears when she heard Trump was elected.

I didn’t quite break into tears, but the election was a shock to me. Hillary Clinton won the popular vote by almost three million and still lost!

What an amazing thing this is in a country where democracy once rang the Liberty Bell.

Yes, our founders put in place the electoral college as a guard against the minority losing its vote, but I have to believe something is terribly wrong with our system.

Times have changed and our founders had no idea there would be over 300 million people in our great country.

Over the years, we have had to amend our Constitution to better reflect the times we live in. Giving women the right to vote and doing away with slavery were changes for the good.

Other examples are the 22nd Amendment limiting the term of our presidents, and the 26th, which prohibits the denial of the right of U.S. citizens, 18 years of age or older, to vote on account of age.

Change is not a bad thing when it preserves our democratic process.

Our republic is ever changing and if we don’t change with it we will follow Rome!

Let’s forget about Trump or Clinton and think about the elections to come! This election filled our country with hate as the only way to get change with the way things are done in Washington. It has only been a few months since the last election and one can already see those in office are carrying on as they have always done.

The daughter that cried did so because she has a terrible disease and is afraid of losing her coverage. She is not alone as now. We have a Congress and Senate with a majority from one political party along with a president.

There is no democracy when this happens, no matter what party controls all facets of our government.

We now are living under a dictatorship, as we are about to lose our healthcare, as we know it. Medicare and Medicaid are about to be dismantled and Social Security is under attack. There is no way to stop this from happening as Americans have elected these people into office knowing these programs would be lost.

Many seniors voted not realizing that Medicare will be affected when the ACA is dismantled. Many of the benefits in Medicare are due to the ACA as are those in Medicaid. This brings us back to the electoral college and what occurred in the past election. Is our county to move forward to future elections under the current system? If the answer is yes, then we may as well bypass the process and live as they did under George III. In closing, I would like to take up the challenge of Mr. Raynard Corrow of Indian Lake and debate him on the steps of the Ticonderoga Historical Society on July 3 of this year.

God bless our republic!

Gary Philip Guido Ticonderoga

To the Editor: Your recent editorial (Letter to the Editor, “Enough of Sore Loser Negativism,” by Gary Guido) hit the nail right on the head! What do these people expect to gain or change by the group protests they are planning in DC and across the country on Inauguration Day? Right here in our three county region, groups being led by supposedly some highly educated people because their candidate lost and we cannot accept that or the winner — unbelievable.

I am in my 80s and have voted in many elections and yes, many of those candidates I supported and voted for were defeated. My response was always: let’s see how this election works out, if it does not there is always the next time. Give the winner a chance to prove themselves before you condemn them.

But evidently these poor losers across the country can’t and will not see that point of view. Too bad for the example our country will show worldwide!

Jerry Kelly Morrisonville

SpotlightingÊ theÊ NorthÊ CreekÊ BusinessÊ Alliance To the Editor: I would like to spotlight the North Creek Business Alliance and the programs, goals and accomplishments that have impacted tourism and visitor interaction with the North Creek Business Community.

The North Creek Business Alliance was formed as a Not for Profit Corporation in 2009 in an effort to further establish Gore Mountain and the North Creek area as a premier resort destination community.

This active group of entrepreneurs, managers and just interested individuals work together to grow area businesses and make long-lasting contributions to enhance both the businesses and the lifestyle of residents.

Every Thursday morning at 8:30 a.m., the group gathers at a main street restaurant in North Creek. There is no membership, there are no dues, and the meetings last only one hour. Individuals who attend discuss issues, plans for upcoming events and make comments on various subjects; occasionally guests come to speak on issues affecting the business climate and lifestyle in the area. Networking is the key word.

In 2009, the alliance established free shuttle service between area overnight housing facilities and Gore Mountain Ski Center. The service is offered on weekends and holidays from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. During the past four ski seasons, an average of 2,675 skiers per season have used this service.

During the summer and fall, the alliance offers shuttle service meeting the Saratoga North Creek train five days per week to offer information, transportation and entertainment to arriving passengers.

The alliance produces Music by the River, a series of free concerts throughout the summer.

The alliance produces Cruise Night, a series highlighting vintage autos and motorcycle.

The alliance sponsors an annual Christmas craft fair and a monthly art walk throughout downtown North Creek village.

The alliance sponsors the annual River Guides Olympics.

This August, the alliance sponsored and produced a tremendously successful first annual Wine Train Festival.

The alliance, working with the Town of Johnsburg has been instrumental in creating 15 kilometers of mountain biking/hiking trails at the Ski Bowl Park in North Creek.

The alliance has also been instrumental in implementing the Streetscape Project for downtown North Creek village.

The alliance continues to support Tannery Pond Center, the local outreach center food pantry and the weekend backpack food program.

To learn more about the North Creek Business Alliance, visit our website at visitnorthcreek.org.

Joel Beaudin North Creek

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pharmacy Benefit managers Are behind drug prices Peter J. Pitts

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hen Christie Tucker’s son Preston was diagnosed with diabetes, his insulin prescription cost just $40. Now, two years later, Christie is paying $650 for a sixweek supply of the medicine.

Many people reflexively blame drug companies for Christie’s dilemma. But the firms producing Preston’s insulin aren’t making more money. Insulin list prices are going up, but net prices -the money drug firms actually receive -- are falling sharply. The extra cash is instead landing in the pockets of pharmacy benefit managers.

Pharmacy benefit managers act as middlemen between drug companies and patients, pharmacists, and insurers. They determine which medicines are covered, and at what co-pay or co-insurance level, for 210 million Americans’ health plans.

They’re abusing this role to rake in enormous profits -- at the expense of patients’ health.

The gatekeeper role gives PBMs enormous bargaining power to buy medicines in bulk.

Just three PBMs dominate 70 percent of the market, and pharmaceutical companies know they will not be able to access millions of patients unless they accommodate the demands of PBMs. With that disproportionate negotiating power, PBMs coerce pharmaceutical companies into offering substantial discounts and rebates.

There’s nothing inherently wrong with this hard-ball strategy. In theory, PBMs do patients a great service by securing lower drug prices.

The problem is that, in practice, PBMs rarely pass the rebates they wrench away from drug companies along to pharmacies, insurers, or patients. PBMs instead hoard the cash. Express Scripts, the nation’s largest PBM -- which boasted a market cap of $43 billion in early November -- has increased its profit per adjusted prescription 500 percent since 2003.

CVS Health, the nation’s second-largest PBM, excludes three top multiple sclerosis treatments in order to pressure the makers of other treatments into giving steeper discounts. That’s dangerous for MS patients whose doctors purposely prescribed one of those three treatments to help them manage their disease.

When drugs aren’t covered by a PBM-determined insurance plan, many patients give up and stop taking the medications, rather than appeal for an exemption.

One study, examining 60,000 Americans, found that when PBMs excluded drugs, almost half of patients simply stopped taking those medicines.

Pharmacy benefit managers are supposed negotiate big rebates on drug prices. And they do. But they’re pocketing the cash instead of passing discounts along to patients. When patients across the nation either can’t access lifesaving drugs, or must shell out a fortune to do so, it’s time to ask: who exactly benefits from pharmacy benefit managers?

Peter J. Pitts, a former FDA Associate Commissioner, is president of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest.

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etey Hop will perform at Lake Placid’s Delta Blue on Jan. 27. Hop is known for his eclectic, genre-bending sound, an effect of drawing from influences that range from old school rock and blues to early Country music. His performance is slated for 9 p.m. For more information, visit facebook.com/deltabluelp.

The Elizabethtown Social Center will host tech expert Ken Hughes on Jan. 24. Hughes will be available to answer questions about any Apple technology, from iPhones to MacBooks to iPads. This class will focus on using technology, not fixing it. The event is slated for 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 873-6408.

Classic rock band One for the Road will perform at Warrensburg’s Ashes Pub & Grill on Jan. 27. The band’s set is on tap for 8 p.m. For more information, visit facebook.com/ashespubandgrill.

Acoustic duo Tyler and Ryan will perform at the Monopole in Plattsburgh on Jan. 21. Tyler and Ryan are a Plattsburgh-based group with a wide-ranging repertoire.

Their show is slated for 10 p.m. For more information, visit facebook.com/tylerandryanmusic.

The Courthouse Gallery in Lake George will open their new exhibit featuring the works of Sarah Sweeney on Jan. 28. Sweeney’s style plays with memory and information — using cameras, phones, stereoscopic images and home videos to create truly unique works of art. A free open-

ing reception is scheduled for Jan. 28 from 4-6 p.m. The gallery is open Tuesday through Friday, 12-5 p.m. and Saturday from 12-4 p.m. For more information, visit lakegeorgearts.org or call 668-2616.

Lilac 94’s Kathryn Sloat talks performing, unconventional harp music

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head of Lilac 94’s performance at Tambourelli & Her SuperTrips (pictured, bottom left) the Saranac Methodist Church on will celebrate the release of their new EP, “Melancholy Jan. 22, musician Kathryn Sloat Misfits,” on Jan. 28 at Gug’s in Glens Falls. Entry is free, took a moment to talk about her love for the though this show will be ages 18 and older only. The band harp and the comfort that comes with performwill take the stage at 10 p.m. For more information, visit ing as part of a duo. tambourelli.com.

Q: How would you describe your music to Lucas Garrett will celebrate the release of “Evenings someone who hasn’t heard it before?

Come But It’s Not Dark,” his new EP, on Jan. 20 at the 190 “I would describe our music as dramatic and Grille in Glens Falls. Ivy Darling will perform. The party unexpected,” she said. “We play a lot of modern is slated for 9 p.m. For more information, visit lucasgar- classical music that is not your stereotypical angelic harp music. A lot of it is very beaurettmusician.com. tiful, but it can also be characterized as aggressive, off-kilter, funny, or creepy.”

Tupper Lake’s Wild Center will host a paint and sip Q: What do you love about the harp? class on Jan. 20. Attendees will learn how to use water“I love how the harp is capable of a wide range of sounds,” Sloat said. “Many harpists color techniques to create an owl-themed painting. The and composers have pioneered a wide array of sound effects and extended techniques, event is slated for 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $30. Ages 21 and which gives us a large palette to choose from.” up. For more information, visit wildcenter.org.

Q: What is your favorite part of performing?

The Stony Creek Library will host a free kid’s interac“My favorite part of performing with Lilac 94 is that playing music with a partner tive program on Jan. 26 from 4-5 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore animal study skins and partici- feels like having a conversation,” she said. “We have been performing together for over pate in both outdoor and indoor hands-on activities. For five years now, so we know how to read the other’s playing and we trust each other. more information, call 696-5911.

“I also love talking to the audience after the performance, they always have really On Jan. 21, artist Lorna Bieber will open a new exhibit thoughtful comments and I’ve had really interesting conversations about music that at the Hyde Collection in Glens Falls. Bieber is known for way. ” her photo murals and montages with a natural theme. The exhibit opening, featuring a talk by Bieber, is slated for 2 p.m. For more information, call 792-1761 ext. 310 or contact adminassist@hydecollection.org. my Helm and the Handsome Strangers will perform at the Strand Center for the Arts on Jan. 27.

Strand Center to host Amy Helm, Jan. 27

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Helm is a renown Country singer and daughter of the late Levon Helm, On Jan. 6, the Strand Center for the Arts in Platts- drummer of The Band fame. Her newest album, burgh opened “Monsters in the Closet,” a new exhibit by “Didn’t It Rain,” features the last work of her falocal artist Rose Hebert. Hebert is known for her acrylic ther. paintings that “drip with vibrant colors,” organizers say.

Her performance at the Strand is slated for 7 “Monsters in the Closet” will close on Jan. 27. Until then, p.m. Tickets range from $20-35. you can see Hebert’s work Tuesday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Strand Center Main Gallery on Brinkerhoff Street.

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year, the lawmaker said.

‘LET’S TALK’

TRUMP: PLAN ‘NEARING COMPLETION’ President-elect Donald Trump, who takes office on Friday, told the Washington Post that “he is nearing completion” of a plan to replace Obamacare, with the goal of “insurance for everybody.”

Trump did not offer specifics, saying only that the plan would have “lower numbers, much lower deductibles” and that he was not in favor of a single-payer system.

The protest in Plattsburgh, part of a nationwide series of events, drew about 150 people on a frigid January day. Organizers included a number of local political action groups, including RESIST, Now What?, Adirondack Progressives and Supporters of Bernie Sanders.

“There is no replacement plan,” said Henrietta Jordan, a member of action group RESIST. Stefanik, said a spokesman, supports a multi-year time horizon until the repeal is implemented.

A potential replacement plan, said Tom Flanagin, would include “commonsense solutions that will increase access to quality, affordable healthcare for North Country families, while maintaining some of the most important protections for those with preexisting conditions and those on their parents health plans.”

In her Facebook post, Stefanik said she supports repealing taxes like the Health Insurance Tax, the Cadillac Tax and the Medical Device Tax — all of which have driven up costs.

And the lawmaker, who penned the repeal of the auto-enrollment mandate, also supports funding high risk pools and

The ACA, namely through a mix of federal subsidies and Medicaid expansion, has provided healthcare for over 20 million Americans — including those in the North Country.

“My daughter has a condition — she greatly benefits from the ACA,” said Plattsburgh resident Janet Booth. “My daughter would not be alive without the ACA.” Booth, who didn’t specify the nature of her daughter’s illness, said under the provisions of the plan, she continues to receive insurance coverage.

“She certainly couldn’t afford health care without it,” she said.

Stefanik said she supports protections for those with preexisting conditions and those on their parents’ plans, both of which remain popular amongst the American public.

The lawmaker, said Flanagin, also wants the Department of Health and Human Services and the Administration to use the tools at their disposal to “ease the transition” for families across the North Country.

‘LET’S TALK’ Others said they hoped lawmakers would engage in more discussion before torpedoing the legislation.

“I’m extremely concerned something that’s working well will be thrown out,” said Ann Morgan. “There are components of the ACA that people aren’t happy with — then let’s talk.”

Morgan said it would be a “huge waste” to simply repeal the existing legislation, rather than fix it.

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Laurel Rule, of Westport, said the ACA offers provisions for vaccines and preventative care for women.

“I don’t know if Republicans — given their stance on Planned Parenthood — are likely to want to keep those revisions,” said Rule, a nurse.

Republicans, including Trump, have said they want to strip federal funding from the health care organization, which has offices in Watertown and Plattsburgh.

Stefanik, a spokesman told the Sun last week, would favor redirecting that funding to other eligible entities that provide women’s health care services, including local community health centers.

Many other protesters declined to speak at the protest, citing negative repercussions to their jobs.

WOMEN’S HEALTH U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) last week said she is deeply concerned about the implications for women’s health care if the ACA is successfully repealed, and said she would fight to preserve women’s health care.

“I can’t even imagine how many families will suffer if the Affordable Care Act is taken away,” said Gillibrand, citing the critical services for women, including co-pays on preventive cancer screenings.

Protesters at Sunday’s “Save Healthcare” rally echoed the senator’s concerns.

“Losing access to healthcare is especially damaging to women,” said Morgan. “It’s extremely concerning.”

“The ACA gives me access to preventative care, and relieves the worry of getting sick,” said Christina Holland. “I’m worried that this administration will turn the clock back on women’s health issues.”

Cheetham-Palen, the Keene Valley teacher, likened Republican efforts to repeal the ACA to “throwing the baby out with the bathwater.”

In her speech to protesters, Jordan said: “We need to fix the leaking roof, not burn the house down.”

“Elise, put your matches down,” she said.

‘Meet Your State Legislators’ event set PLATTSBURGH — The League of Women Voters of the North Country will sponsor a student enrichment program on Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Clinton County Emergency Services Building in Plattsburgh from 10 a.m. until noon.

This program, titled “Meet Your State Legislators,” is designed for Clinton and Essex county high school students to meet, listen and ask questions of Assemblymen Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) and Dan Stec (R-Queensbury), and Sen. Betty Little (R-Queensbury). From this program one student delegate will be chosen to attend, at no expense to the student, for “Students Inside Albany,” a three day conference sponsored by the League of Women Voters of New York State. For more information, contact Betty Ann King at bking8213@charter.net or 310-1164.

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

ELIZABETHTOWN – Essec County 2017 WIC Schedule at the Public Health Building January 5, Feb 2 , March 2, April 6, May 4, June 8, July 6, August 3, September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7 8:00 – 3:45pm.

LAKE PLACID – Essex County 2017 WIC Clinic Schedule at the Thomas Shipman Youth Center January 3, Feb 7, March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6, July 5, August 1, September 5, October 3, November 7, December 5 9:30-2:30pm.

January 18, Feb 15, March 15, April 19 , May 17, June 21, July 19, August 16, September 20, October 18, November 15, December 20 10:00-5:30pm Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296

January 24, Feb 28, March 28, April 25, May 23, June 27, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24, November 28 December 19 1:30- 6pm.

Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296

PLATTSBURGH CELEBRATE RECOVERY meetings EVERY Tuesday at 6pm to 730 pm at 36 Clinton St, Plattsburgh. CR is help for any hurt, problem, addiction including food, relationships, porn, lonliness, alcohol, drugs, gambling etc. More info call Dawn 518-7919278 / Jacquie 315-705-1701

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

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

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

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

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS SARANAC LAKE - Chair Yoga Classes to be held at Will Rogers Amy Kohanski will hold a series of chair yoga classes at Saranac Village at Will Rogers on Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m., beginning January 5th through April 6th.

There is a $5 fee per class for nonresidents of Will Rogers. Pre-registration is not required. No experience is necessary. For more information, please call Amy Kohanski at 518-524-6888 or email her atakohanski@roadrunner.com.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH AUSABLE FORKS – Essex County 2017 WIC shedule at the Amblulance Building January 4, Feb 1 , March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7, August 2, September 6, October 4, November 1, December 6, 9:30-2:30pm Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296 TICONDEROGA - Essex County Lethernecks, Marine Corps League, Det 791, Ticonderoga American Legion Post. 6 p.m. Active Marines and Marine Veterans invited. First Thursday of every month.

PERU - St. Augustines Knights of Columbus Council 7273 will host a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, January 21st at the St. Augustines Parish Center. Enjoy ALL YOU CAN EAT regular & gluten-free spaghetti, salad, bread and a delicious dessert. Served from 4:30 to 6:30 PM for only $7.50 per person, $2.50 for children 6 to 12, free for children 5 and under.

Take-outs are available. For More Information Contact John Ryan at 518-643-9386 PUBLIC MEETINGS

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

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.

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

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 Tuesday at United Methodist Church, 127 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh Noon-1pm. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-5610838.

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

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

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

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tough to get games like this up north.”

“I think it is good to get out of our league and get some

By Keith Lobdell games that now prepare us for keith@suncommunitynews.com anything we may face,” added center Brooke Bjelko.

PORT HENRY — The Moriah girl’s varsity basketball team “I think we are proving ourthrew everything they had at the Beekmantown Lady Eagles selves in the region and in SecJan. 11, the 13th ranked (Class B) Eagles had the answer. tion VII,” said guard Kenna The Eagles held the Vikings at bay after a 21-15 opening Guynup. quarter in a 66-60 win, taking from lessons they learned in a “Hopefully the non-league tough early season schedule. games set us up and get us preBeekmantown (12-1) played up in their non-conference pared for sectional play,” head schedule, with games against Class AA and A teams. Their coach Greg Waters said. “It’s only defeat of the season was a 54-49 loss to Whitesboro, the been a good first half. We went sixth ranked team in Class A. out and got a lot of good non“It was huge,” said point guard Alyssa Waters about the league games. We still have a schedule. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen a schedule like it, but half a season we need to use to I don’t think I have been on a team that has the abilities we get better.” have, We went down to Amsterdam and beat a AA and an Against the Vikings, GuynA team. I think that is a huge accomplishment because its up was the focus of the offense early, scoring 22 points on the night while Bjelko added 18.

In the second half, it was Jordanne Manney making several big shots, finishing with 14 points.

“We are always trying to preach is we need five offensive weapons so when your turn comes up you need to knock it down,” Waters said. “On a given night, defenses are different. The defensive Kenna Guynup splits a pair of Moriah defenders last week. Guynup is the second leading scorer on the Eagles looks will deter- this season and is closing in on 1,000 career points later this season. mine who has the Photo by Keith Lobdell good night. Jor“I’m use to seeing these girls hit the numbers,” she said. danne had a good “The girls are really good at getting me open and we work night tonight.” well together on the fast break.”

“The only way we are going to do what we want Waters, a junior, said she wants to make sure she plays her to accomplish this season is if we stay together as role effectively to help her senior teammates accomplish their a team,” Guynup said.

“We need to take the open shots,” Bjelko said. goals of a sectional title and deep tournament run.

“It’s a big year for us because we have a lot of seniors,” she “Personally, I have been getting double and triple teamed all year so I need to focus on looking for said. “I have been playing with these girls for 10 years now the open shot and finding my teammates who are and I know I want to do my part to get this team as far as it can open. Getting the points are more important than go. We have to play one game at a time. You never know when a team will come out hot. We have some big league games who gets the points.”

“I think Brooke has handled the pressure well,” coming up and we still want to make a statement as we head Waters said. “She has passed well out of the block towards sectionals.”

As for the rest of the season, coach Waters said there are and read the doubles well.” areas of the game he is still seeking improvement in.

“I think we have done better with our team“We need to be a more consistent rebounding team and work as the year has progressed,” said Bjelko. “We better executing in the half court sets,” he said. “We need to are forming more of a team sport for us now.”

While Bjelko and Guynup still lead the team on continue to play strong defense.” offense, Alyssa Waters has been a scoring benefiEagles point guard Alyssa Waters has increased her scoring this season, giving Beek- ciary of the coverage the post receives, upping her Photos from the Jan. 11 Beekmantown at Moriah girls basmantown a solid offensive attack from all five positions. scoring production into a double-digit average ketball game can be found online at mycapture.suncommunitynews.com.

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HawksbyÊ looksÊ backÊ atÊ timeÊ atÊ helmÊ of Ê NCCSÊ boyÕ sÊ soccerÊ program

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CHAMPLAIN — Dale Hawksby, the 26year head of the Northeastern Clinton boy’s soccer team, has called it a career.

Hawksby’s teams scored a total of 332 wins and tied 40 more, while claiming six state championships (1997, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2010 and 2012) and a trip to the NYSPHSAA Class B final four in 2010.

Hawksby said his passion for the sport is what kept him in it.

“I liked playing soccer and was on some great teams,” he said. “I [played in college and had a passion for the game.”

Hawksby made his way through the ranks of soccer coaching, starting as a youth soc-

cer coach before becoming the junior varsity team at NCCS for one year.

“After coaching JV that first year, I found I really enjoyed teaching the game,” he said. “I knew it was something I would like to pursue.”

Hawksby then moved into the varsity coaching ranks, working to mold teams into a successful program.

“I wanted to make sure all players are having fun,” he said. “Teamwork, team chemistry, working hard at the game and discipline are key. That hard work is going to pay off. I tried to push them out of their comfort zone, to make them an even better player to tackle difficult situations on the field.”

Hawksby also said a stable coaching staff was key.

“Having the same Varsity coach, same JV coach and same modified coach and having great communication between the three coaches,” he said. “Having all of the coaches knowing all the kids playing at all levels. The key is making sure that all players respect the coach. Without that, your program will suffer.”

Hawksby saw plenty of change in North Country soccer during his time at the helm, many of which shadowed the changes seen in the game throughout the country as it’s popularity continued to grow among youth.

“Coaching the technical part of the game and working on the different aspects of conditioning were some of the biggest adjustments I had to make,” he said.

Throughout the changes, Hawksby still

worked to instill a goal-based, respectful approach to the game.

“We always wanted the players to have fun, have respect for the school, respect there opponents and set individual goals for them self and try achieve their goals and that playing at our school was about being a family, not a bunch of individuals playing soccer.”

In asking what he hoped his players would say about him, Hawksby said, “a coach they could trust, dedicated, has passion for the game, was confident in his decisions, had a positive outlook. Worked hard at teaching the game.”

And on advice he would give to up-andcoming coaches in Section VII: “Make sure that there players respect all coaches, schools and players on both teams.”

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Chazy Eagles swept by Westport, Lady Griffins Girls basketball

Griffins 59, Chazy 16 CHAZY — The Elizabethtown-Lewis/Westport girl’s basketball team jumped out to a 26-0 first quarter lead and did not look back in defeating the Eagles Jan. 10.

Ellie Storey and Hannah Schwoebel each scored 20 points in the win, while Lizzie Stephens added 10, Chloe Mitchell 6, Abby Mero 2 and Maggie Ploufe 1.

Olivia Rotella was the leading scorer for Chazy with 6 points, Catherine Provost 4, Mackenzie Chapman 3 and Emmy Moak 3.

Boys basketball

Westport 61, Chazy 25

Makenzie Chapman

WESTPORT — The Eagles to the south outscored the Chazy flock 32-12 over the final 16 minutes of the game to earn a win for the Westport program Jan. 11.

Riley Martin scored 20 points to lead Westport, while Wyatt Gough added 17, Blake Liberi 6, Will Napper 6, Schylar Kurth 4, Hudson Stephens 4 and John Looby 4.

For the Eagles, Bryan McAfee scored 8 points with McClain Dudyak adding 6, Brice Panetta 4, Riley Roberts 3, Kyle Cahoon 2 and Aidan Huchro 2.

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

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The teams then traded goals through the rest of the game with tallies from Bailey LaBombard (NCCS), Dawson (SLCS), Andrew Arless (NCCS) and Reyell (SLCS) before LaValley’s capping goal.

NAC 76, Saranac Lake 48 ELLENBURG DEPOT — The Bobcats outscored the Red Storm 25-6 in the third quarter, pulling away for a 28-point win Jan. 14.

Stephen Peryea led with way with 36 points for the Bobcats, while Reed Lashway added 10.

Joe Viscardo scored 15 points in the loss for the Red Storm, with Jarett Ashton and Sean Lincoln each scoring 9, DJ Morgan 4, Emery Swanson 3, Ethan Paye 3 and Jake Spadaro 2.

Lake Placid 7, Saranac 3 PLATTSBURGH — Sean Moore scored three goals for the Blue Bombers as they jumped out to a 4-0 lead over the Chiefs on their way to a win Jan. 11.

Hunter Sports, Hayden Pink, Tyler Hinkley and Bauer Ward also scored for the Bombers, while Nikalas Hamel, Keegan Eick and Zach Miner each scored goals in the second period for Saranac.

Chazy 45, Johnsburg 30 CHAZY — An 11-0 third quarter pushed the Eagles into the lead and a 24-15 fourth quarter sealed the win for them against the Jaguars Jan. 13.

Brice Panetta paced the Eagles offense with 13 points, with Bryan McAfee scoring 10, Kyle Cahoon 7, Paeyton Hilborne 5 and Alex Chapman 4.

For the Jaguars, Justin Schmale scored 12 points as Nate Kinblom added 7, Jimmy Morris 4, Connor Cavanaugh 4 and Dawson West 3.

Girls hockey

AuSable Valley 68, NCCS 45

Chiefs earn wins at CVAC indoor meet

CHAMPLAIN — The Patriots outscored the Cougars, 3821, in the opening half to earn a victory Jan. 12.

Kobe Parrow followed up his 1,000th-career point night with a 20-point performance, while Dalton McDonald added 17, Brandon Snow 9, Louie Perez 8, Joel Martineau 7, Matt Pray 5 and Ross Douglas 2.

For the Cougars, Rylee Hollister scored 18 points with Mike McLeod scoring 9, Nick Duffy 7, Zavion Beasley 7, Jacob Mossey 2 and Jordan Timmons 2.

Girls basketball

Beekmantown 3, Ithaca 1 CHAZY — Baikey Carter, Kelsey Baker and Kirsten Villemaire each scored one goal as the Lady Eagles jumped out to a 3-0 lead they would not relinquish against Ithaca Jan. 13.

Brianne Knight kept Ithaca off the board until the third period, finishing with 12 saves in the game.

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NAC 55, Plattsburgh High 35 ELLENBURG DEPOT — Leading heading into the fourth quarter, the Lady Bobcats left no doubt in outscoring the Lady Hornets, 16-4, over the final eight minutes to win Jan. 13.

Paige Chilton scored 21 points to lead the Bobcats, with Danya Burl adding 7, Emily Peryea 6, Avery Lambert 6, Emily Brooks 6, Julianna Gardner 4, Kira Labarge 3 and Jenn Noel 2.

Shea Frady led the Hornets with 11 points.

NCCS 56, AVCS 41

Saranac 43, Saranac Lake 25

CLINTONVILLE — The Lady Cougars pulled away late, outscoring the Lady Patriots 20-7 in the final eight minutes of play for the 15-point win Jan. 13.

Kya McComb scored 22 points in the win, while Natalie Boulerice added 10.

Madison McCabe led the Patriots with 13 points as Leah Shay scored 8, Hannah Rondeau 7, Nia Blaise 4, Tressa Loreman 3 and Kourtney Keenan 2.

SARANAC LAKE — A 14-2 fourth quarter pulled the Lady Chiefs away from the Lady Red Storm Jan 13.

Payton Couture scored 10 points in the win for the Chiefs, while Kayla Myers scored 9, Olivia Layhee 6, Taylor Alexander 5, Makenna Provost 4, Janyll Barber 4, Brandi Lavarnway 3 and Victoria Bruno 2.

Jayda Buckley scored 13 points for the Res Storm with Andrea Boon scoring 8, Roslyn McClathie 2 and Eliza Cowan 2.

Peru 52, Moriah 37

Boys hockey

PORT HENRY — The Lady Indians double up with Lady Vikings, 28-14, in the second half, scoring a 15-point win Jan. 13.

Sam Spear led the Indians with 20 points in the win, while Lauren Lawliss scored 13, Ally Post 12 and Kiersten McCarthy 7.

McKenzie Sprague led all scorers as she hit for 22 points for the Vikings, with Makayla Stickwell scoring 9, Madison Olcott 4 and Emily Haase 2.

NCCS 5, Saranac Lake 5 ROUSEES POINT — The Red Storm and state-ranked Cougars went goal-for-goal Jan. 11, with Aidan LaValley scoring the eventual game-tying goal to keep the Red Storm away from victory and settling for a tie.

The Cougars jumped out to a 2-0 lead on goals from Brady Lafountain and Colby Boire. The Red Storm then rallied with a trio of goals from Dylan Amell, Brett Dawson and Austen Reyell.

PLATTSBURGH — The Saranac boy’s and girl’s indoor track and field programs are proving to be the top of the crop in 2016-17.

The teams have won both of the opening league meets of the season, with the boys posting a 49.5 edge over Peru and the girls a 41 point edge of PHS in the Jan. 14 meets.

Eric Delutis paced the Chiefs with wins in the 300 meter dash and long jump, while Rory Patterson won the 600, Dan Utzler the shot put and Cameron Duffield the 55 hurdles. The Chiefs also kept Peru away from a relay sweep by winning the 1,600 relay event, For the runner-up Chiefs, Ben Post scored a win in the 3,200 race and Matthew Guski won the 1,000. Peru also scored wins in the 3,200 and 640 relay events.

Caleb Moore scored a lone win for Seton Catholic in the 1,600.

Other school top finishes included: Logan VanBuren (EKMW, second in 1,600), Ticonderoga (second in 640 relay), Jacub Baer (AVCS, second in 1,000), Dylan Trombley (AVCS - second in 3,200), Matt Rossum (AVCS, third in 3,200 with personal best) and Tyler Blair (Saranac, second in high jump).

In the girls meet, Desiree Dashnaw scored a win in the 55 hurdles for the champion Chiefs, along with a win in the triple jump. Rachael Woodruff won the 1,000, while Kat Furman led the Chiefs to a sweep of the shot put podium.

The Hornets, who finished in second, got a win from Madison Baker in the 600.

Meg McDonald had a pair of wins for Ticonderoga, winning the 55 hurdles along with the high jump, while teammate Haleigh Wright won the long jump.

Other top performances included Jayda Meadows winning the 55 dash for Saranac Lake, Savannah DeJordy won the 1,500 for Seton Catholic while sister Lea finished second, Ella Messner second in the high jump for Peru and Haley Passino third in the high jump for AVCS, tying with teammate Hailey Christiansen.

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tary in Connecticut.

Prior to the legislation, there was no law for recertification once a pistol or revolver was obtained.

UNFAIRLY TARGETED In an effort to reduce gun violence, the law broadened the definition of what counts as an assault weapon, banned highcapacity magazines and required ammunition dealers to conduct background checks, among other provisions.

Critics of the legislation, which is among the most strict in the nation, say the law unfairly targets law-abiding gun owners.

Manufacturers, say opponents, have already found loopholes to dodge what constitutes an assault weapon, while magazine regulations penalize sportsmen and hobbyists who enjoy target shooting.

The law remains deeply unpopular across upstate, where anti-SAFE Act signs continue to adorn front lawns and bumper stickers.

The rollout of the new recertification process has been muddled, said Don Hey, chairman of the Shooters Committee on Political Education (SCOPE), a pro-Second Amendment group.

People had long been aware of the process, Hey said, but state police hadn’t yet gotten the website up until recently, he said, which led to a lack of clarity.

Hey said SCOPE was also concerned the recertification process would contain a backdoor way to disqualify owners from retaining their firearms.

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The legislation’s mental health statutes require medical practitioners to report patients who may engage in self-harm or harm to others.

Those measures, said Hey, have already sparked concern that the law constitutes overreach into health records of lawabiding citizens.

“Anyone can report someone as being mentally unstable,” Hey said, “someone with zero knowledge.”

That statute is being challenged in federal court by Donald Montgomery, a retired Suffolk County law enforcement officer and retired veteran who claims the state violated his civil rights when they revoked his pistol permit and confiscated his firearms after he sought treatment for insomnia in 2014.

“He’s the perfect example,” Hey said. “There’s no provision in the law for due process.”

Hey also expressed concerns over cost, citing the proposed ammunition database that was nixed by the state legislature in 2015 after costs were projected to be up to $100 million.

Essex County Fish and Game Club President Don Sage echoed those concerns.

“I’m opposed to it right off — any type of renewal is nothing but a tax,” Sage said. “To me, it’s just another stupid ploy

by Gov. (Andrew) Cuomo.”

Albany, Schenectady and Fulton counties participated in pilot certification programs in 2015.

Fulton County Sheriff Thomas J. Lorey made headlines when he said county residents should tear up their recertification invitations.

But despite the upstate rancor, support for the legislation outweighs the criticism.

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Upstate, 47 percent oppose the legislation, with 45 percent opposed.

‘WAVES’ OF FORMS Permit holders will be notified by mail of the registration process.

“New York State is sending these out in waves to pistol permit holders,” said Essex County Clerk Joe Provoncha. “Every week, there’s a new group out there getting them.”

Forms can also be downloaded online and submitted to town clerk offices, Provoncha said, and his office is working to facilitate that process.

The new regulations are already generating sizable interest in the county.

“We’re getting many phone calls from people who haven’t received a letter and want to recertify,” Provoncha said. “We will answer whatever questions we can.

“It’s really just affirming what you have on your permit and what weapons you have in your possession.”

The law, perhaps, has another side effect: “Pistol permits are right through the roof,” Provoncha told lawmakers last November.

New York City, Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk counties are exempt from the process due to their own local policies.

K.O.C. hoop shoot contest slated DANNEMORA — The Dannemora Knights of Columbus Council #2166 will hold its annual foul shooting contest on Sunday, Jan. 29 at Assumption of Mary School in Redford. Doors open at noon for practice. The contest starts at 1 p.m. Girls and boys ages 9-12 are eligible to participate. For more information, contact Ed Liberty at 293-6671.

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DATE 12/29/16 12/29/16 12/29/16 12/29/16 12/29/16 12/30/16 12/30/16 12/30/16 12/30/16 12/30/16 12/30/16 1/3/17 1/3/17 1/3/17 1/3/17 1/3/17 1/3/17 1/3/17

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NOTIFICATION OF FORMATION OF 1130 Route 9 LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/08/16.

Princ. office of LLC: Clinton County NY. The Secretary of State is designated as an agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 1130 Route 30, Champlain, NY 12919. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

NC-12/31-02/04/20176TC-14001 52 Tom Miller Road, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/07/16.

Off. loc.: Clinton Co. SSNY des. as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 159 Margaret St., Suite 600, Plattsburgh, NY 12901.

Purpose: General.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: All Safe Sprinkler Company, LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/14/2016 Office Location: Clinton 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: 4424 Route 22 Plattsburgh, NY 12901. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

NC-01/07-02/11/20176TC-140303 Electric Beach Tanning Boutique, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/23/2016. Office in Clinton Co. SSNY desig. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 31 Plattsburgh Plaza, Plattsburgh NY 12901, which is also the principal business location.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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LOMANTO & COMPANY, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/08/2016. Office loc: Clinton County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Andrew Lomanto, 8 Kellogg Court, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

NC-12/31-02/04/20176TC-139995

NOTICE OF FORMATIONMobile Corrections Imaging, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 12/23/2016.

Office Location: Clinton County, SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to Mobile Corrections Imaging, LLC, 675 State Route 3, Suite 105, Plattsburg, New York 12901. General Purpose.

Perpetual duration.

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MC CONCRETE & BUILDING, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/2/16.

Office in Clinton Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1872 Main St, Keeseville, NY 12944. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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PARKER FAMILY MAPLE HOLDING COMPANY, LLC NOTICE OF FORMATION of a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC): DATE OF FORMATION: The Articles of Organization were filed with the New York State Secretary of State on November 22, 2016.

NEW YORK OFFICE LOCATION: Clinton County AGENT FOR PROCESS:

PARKER FAMILY MAPLE FARM, LLC NOTICE OF FORMATION of a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC): DATE OF FORMATION: The Articles of Organization were filed with the New York State Secretary of State on November 30, 2016.

NEW YORK OFFICE LOCATION: Clinton County AGENT FOR PROCESS: The Secretary of State is designated as Agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against

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Office UBL I C LocaNOTICES• designated as Agent tion: Clinton County, upon whom process SSNY designated as NOTICE OF FORMATION against the LLC may be agent of LLC upon served. The Secretary of whom process against it OF LIMITED LIABILITY State shall mail a copy may be served. SSNY COMPANY (LLC) Valcour Vista of any process against shall mail a copy of pro- Name: LLC. Articles of Organithe LLC to 1043 Slosson cess to: The LLC, 32 Road, West Chazy, NY Pine Ridge Dr., Mor- zation filed with the Secretary of State of New risonville, NY 12962.

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County. The Secretary NC-12/31-02/04/2017NC-12/17-01/21/2017of State of New York is 6TC-140183 6TC-138858 designated as agent of REMILLARD FARMS, the LLC upon whom LLC. Art. of Org. filed process against it may with the SSNY on be served. Secretary of 12/07/16, with an exisState of New York shall tence date of mail a copy of any pro01/01/2017. Office: Clin- NOTICE OF FORMATION cess to the LLC at: 52 ton County. SSNY desig- OF LIMITED LIABILITY Old Dock Rd Plattsburgh COMPANY (LLC) nated as agent of the NY 12901.

Purpose: LLC upon whom pro- Name: S&L Fashion Any lawful purpose perBoutique, LLC Articles of mitted for LLCs under cess against it may be served. SSNY shall mail Organization filed with NY LLC act.

N.Y.S. Department of NC-12/24-01/282017copy of process to the LLC, 1127 Fuller Road, State, Division of Corpo- 6TC-139057 Peru, NY 12972. Pur- ration on 10/03/16. OfBUY IT! pose: Any lawful pur- fice Location: Clinton SELL IT! County. N.Y.S. Departpose.

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Office in Clinton Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

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PARKER FAMILY MAPLE HOLDING COMPANY, LLC NOTICE OF FORMATION of a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC): DATE OF FORMATION: The Articles of Organization were filed with the New York State Secretary of State on November 22, 2016.

NEW YORK OFFICE LOCATION: Clinton County AGENT FOR PROCESS: The Secretary of State is designated as Agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC to 1043 Slosson Road, West Chazy, NY 12992.

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