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Lots to like, lament in spending plan, say North Country lawmakers By Pete DeMola
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PLATTSBURGH — Lawmakers are now unpacking Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s executive budget, which he formally rolled out last week. The proposed $152.3 billion spending plan contains a number of heavy-duty proposals, including free state college tuition, deep investments in clean water infrastructure and a $1 billion increase in public school education funding. “This year’s budget raises up the middle class and advances our progressive values, all while continuing our record of fis-
cal discipline,” Cuomo said. The plan also comes with a tax cut for middle and highincome earners, a measure the governor said would save six million households an average of $250 next year and $700 annually when fully effective. Other measures include voting reforms, legalizing ridesharing upstate and broadening insurance coverage for drug treatment programs. Total state operations would clock in at $98.06 billion, which is under the state-mandated cap. The state is facing a deficit of $3.5 billion. Cuomo said the only way to bridge the gap is by a three-year extension of the so-called millionaires tax, which is scheduled to expire at the end of the year. >> See Executive Budget | pg. 7
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CHAMPLAIN — Ready to hear what’s going on at Northeastern Clinton Central School? Tune into MSNews, brought to you by the middle school students. Every Monday, each classroom turns to Teah a television to see what’s going on around Dowling the school, from sporting events to club Writer fundraisers. Besides the news, the 20-person MSNews crew creates a wide variety of skits to entertain viewers and teach lessons on school etiquette, such as how to act in the hallways. This Monday, NCCS middle-schooler Amy Romat wrote and featured in a skit on the school’s cell phone policy. No texting during class was one of the messages portrayed. The eighth-grader has participated in several skits and served as an anchor in the approximate 3-minute show since the first airing in October. “I joined this club because it brings out my creativity,” she said, “which is the side of me I like the most.” The student-run organization was started by middle school teacher James Bracy at the beginning of the school year as a way to help students build confidence, relationships and skills, including videography and writing.
North Country lawmakers are unpacking Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposed state budget, which he rolled out Jan. 17. The proposed $152.3 billion spending plan includes deep investments in infrastructure, a middle class tax cut and free tuition at all state schools. Cuomo is pictured here speaking in Plattsburgh on Monday, Jan. 23.
The MSNews Team “We wanted to give the kids that were quiet more of a voice,” he said. The videos not only include students, but teachers and other staff as well — all of which were made by using existing school equipment. The future goal, Bracy said, is to make these videos open to the public so that everyone can know what’s going on not only at NCCS, but in the community as well. “We try to pull in as many people as we can, especially for the skits,” he said. “We really want everyone to be involved.” Establishing a channel on YouTube where people can subscribe and keep updated on NCCS news is one task Bracy wants to complete sometime before the end of the school year. In the meantime, Bracy is looking new young aspiring journalists, like Romat, to join the club. “I don’t know what I want to do when I get older,” she said. “But I do know that I love being a part of this club.” The club meets every Thursday at 8:30 a.m. To sign up, email Bracy at jbracy@nccscougar.org. To view various news segments, visit www.nccscougar.org.
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PLATTSBURGH — According to local educators, there are quite a few failing grades on Betsy DeVos’ report card. Holding placards that read slogans like “Save Public Education, Keep the Grizzly Out,” a number of regional teachers unions and education advocacy groups rallied last Thursday to protest President Trump’s pick to chart the nation’s education policy. ‘A FORCE FOR GOOD’ “I’m afraid she’s going to privatize education,” said Plattsburgh resident Barbara Thomas. “Which would deprive many people — who may be disabled, impaired, or in poverty — of education they need.” Thomas said that one of the biggest issues in public education right now was the shortage of teachers, and she was afraid DeVos could steer away people wanting to enter the field. >> See DeVos Protest | pg. 13
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Annual ‘Crop Congress’ returns CHAZY — The Miner Institute’s annual Crop Congress meeting will be held Wednesday, Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Joseph C. Burke Education and Research Center. Dr. Elson Shields from Cornell University will discuss managing corn rootworm and give an update on alfalfa snout beetle control; Mike Hunter from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County will discuss managing western bean cutworm; Dr. Quirine Ketterings from Cornell University will discuss double crop rotations with winter cereals and corn silage or forage sorghum; Dr. Eric Young from Miner Institute will discuss research he is working on; and Laura Klaiber from Miner Institute will discuss tile drainage impacts on phosphorus losses. Pre-register for Crop Congress or get more information by contacting Wanda Emerich, emerich@whminer.com or 518-846-7121, ext. 117.
Free Throw Championship on tap MOOERS — A free throw championship will take place Saturday, Jan. 28 in the Mooers Elementary Gym. Registration opens at 5 p.m. and the event will start at 5:30 p.m. This event is open for boys and girls ages 9 to 14. For more information, call Gerald LaValley at 518-2365587 or Orville Pratt at 518-236-5308.
Rouses Point students named to Buffalo State College dean’s list ROUSES POINT — The following students were named to the Buffalo State College dean’s list for the Fall 2016 semester: Calan Deuso of Rouses Point, who is majoring in biology, and Abbie Miller of Rouses Point, who is majoring in interior design.
Mallory Honan named to UVM dean’s list ROUSES POINT — Mallory Honan has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2016 semester at the University of Vermont. Honan, from Rouses Point, is majoring in Animal Sciences in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences. To be named to the dean’s list, students must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or better and rank in the top 20 percent of their class in their respective college or school.
Snowball Series event line-up announced PLATTSBURGH — The City of Plattsburgh, North Country Chamber of Commerce and the Kids’ Station Children’s Museum recently announced the Snowball Series event line-up. The Snowball Series begins Jan. 28 and will continue throughout the month of February. For the complete schedule of events, go to the Facebook page: “Snowball: A Celebration of Winter in the North Country.” For more information, contact Amy Bonn at abonn@finch-network. com or Sandra Geddes at geddess@cityofplattsburgh-ny.gov.
CORRECTION In North Countryman’s Jan. 21 edition, one of the sources in “Introducing, NCCS Foosball” was misidentified. The club advisor is Mark Drollette, not James Bracy.
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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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Voters greenlight BCSD $18 million capital project
District obtains enough support to move forward with multiple improvements By Teah Dowling
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BEEKMANTOWN — Beekmantown Central’s $18 million capital project is officially a go. Last week, local taxpayers gave Beekmantown Central officials the greenlight, with a 471-230 vote, to move forward with improvements to all four schools. “I’m definitely ecstatic that the capital project was passed,” Superintendent Dan Mannix said. “It was a wise decision and it’s really going to affect everyone.” Outdoor sport offerings will double. Each building
will receive sweeping improvements — such as main entry and technology enhancements — and four new classrooms and labs will be added. Students in Beekmantown Elementary, for example, will be able to dine in a new cafeteria. Also, the disabled students will no longer have to venture upstairs to learn since that classroom is going to be swapped with a music classroom downstairs near the school’s entrance. A tech lab in the middle/
high school will be transformed into a large group instruction area for up to 200 students. Local taxpayer Mary Ann Castine Sorrell said this particular addition is one of the reasons why she voted in favor of this project. “That is a brilliant idea,” she said. “My kids, especially my oldest, are going to be able to be exposed to a college-like classroom.” Castine Sorrell has three children in the district – one
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in middle school and two in Cumberland Head Elementary. “My kids will be there for years to come, so they’ll all be exposed to this change and all the other changes to come.” FOR THE COMMUNITY Castine Sorrell said she’s looking forward to the improvements that’s going to affect her personally, such as the construction of new tennis and pickleball courts. >> See Capital Project | pg. 5
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es, football is on my mind as I write today on Championship Sunday as four NFL teams battle for the chance to represent their conference in the Superbowl. My childhood team lost last weekend, but I love the game and will still be glued to the set and rooting. But today I’m also thinking about the activities of the last few days as our nation dealt with the Inauguration of President Trump. So many images and comments from the past weekend leave many Americans with mixed emotions on how to interpret what we saw, heard and witnessed. Let’s start with the national media. Over the last eight years it’s been widely accepted that the media tends to lean to the left, thus playing the role of defending the previous administration. Mr. Obama made it clear that organizations like FOX News leaned overtly right and thus went out of its way, offensively, to attack his administration and its policies. As we move forward it would seem evident that those roles will now be reversed. If that is what we witness over time, and the jury is still out, we would have further truth of clear media bias thus jading what we can believe coming out of either side. The reason for saying the jury is out is the same reason I urge individuals to give the new president time to show his true intent before assuming, as many have, that he is the next Hitler. Clearly everyone has the right to their own opinion and their right to protest, but as I look at the country’s landscape on social media I see so many friends, neighbors and even family on both sides, still fighting about an election that is now long over. President Trump was sworn into office and I can’t even begin to imagine what four years of this continued fighting will do to our country and our children. Ben Carson said it best when he commented that wishing President Trump’s Administration fails badly is like wishing the pilot of the plane in which you are flying crashes. This version of America is not the one my family handed down to me. Throughout life optimism, hope and a can do attitude was always front and center, both at home and at school. >> See ALEXANDER | pg. 7
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The Adirondacks and Jack Ma L China’s
ast week, government and busiCOMMENTARY ness leaders from around the world met in Davos, Switzerland to attend the annual World Economic Forum. Every year, Davos provides a venue to discuss the vital economic interests of our world and offer solutions to some of our And his 30/30/30 initiative largest economic challenges. One of the forward thinking speakers at Jay White the forum was Jack Ma, founder and exColumnist ecutive chairman of Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce giant. Mr. Ma, being China’s wealthiest individual, may at first be an unlikely source of tangible economic advice for those of us living in Essex County. But I believe further scrutiny of his ideas may be worth considering. Mr. Ma’s relevance to our local economy appears to be three fold. First, he has invested in the region by buying the former Rockefeller preserve, Brandon Park. His purchase of this 28,000 acre tract was for the purposes of conservation, becoming one of the largest land stewards within our Adirondack Park. Second, he is among the new “Agri-Tech Nerds” in China, where technology titans are making significant investments in agriculture. These “nerds” seek to use technology to reshape the economics of food production and find more affordable ways to bring quality food to market. Third, he is a true believer in the future. Last week in Davos, Ma said “the next 30 years are critical for the world,” suggesting that we are halfway through the latest technological revolution. The last 20 years have been about the development of technology, he said, whereas the next 30 will be about dealing with “the implications of this technology.” Within the next 30 years, Ma suggests we need to focus on the 30 year olds
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— the internet generation. He believes they will be the builders of our world, bringing about more significant change than we have seen in a generation. And because nearly two thirds of all jobs are created by small businesses, he suggests we need to focus on businesses with less than 30 employees. For Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County, the connection between these ideas and our local economy could not be clearer. First, consider the mission of the CCE system: “Cornell Cooperative Extension puts knowledge to work in pursuit of economic vitality, ecological sustainability and social well-being. We bring local experience and research based solutions together, helping New York State families and communities thrive in our rapidly changing world.” Mr. Ma’s 30 years, 30 year olds, 30 employees vision appears, unwittingly, to be playing out here in Essex County in the re-emerging agricultural sector. And the CCE mission is helping play a part in supporting this trend. Young farmers are gravitating to our area with a significant commitment to sustainability and entrepreneurship. This tech savvy generation of small business owners is demonstrating the Ma theory in real time. In starting innovative farming operations in our area, these “agri-preneurs” are demonstrating that agriculture is once again becoming an important industry sector in Essex County. Moving forward, CCE is committed to providing the most advanced support necessary to help our local agricultural producers become regional and statewide leaders. Through the creation of more agricultural small businesses and corresponding jobs, we can make Essex County more economically sustainable. Through the development of a new five year strategic plan, CCE is committed this year to identifying the most significant needs of our local agricultural community. One action already taken is the hiring of a new fulltime agriculture educator who will provide our farmers with the most current and valuable information available. With Mr. Ma’s 30/30/30 guidance in mind, CCE is poised to help lead Essex County agriculture to new heights. Jay White is president of the Board of Directors for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County.
Sun to host Boreas Ponds debate
Local media outlets to host debate Feb. 2 at Schroon Central to weigh what comes next in Boreas Ponds land classification process
SCHROON — Following the hottest land use debate in decades, the Sun Community News is partnering with the Adirondack Daily Enterprise and the Adirondack Explorer to host a debate on the future of land use discussions in the Adirondack Park. The debate will be held Thursday, Feb. 2 at the Schroon Lake Central School Auditorium at 6 p.m. We’ve invited representatives from a wide variety of stakeholder groups to sit on the panel, including the Adirondack Park Agency, the state Department of Environmental Conservation, BeWildNY, Access the Adirondacks, Adirondack Wilderness Advocates, as well as local officials and residents. The Adirondack Park Agency last fall conducted a series of public hearings across the state to solicit public comments for State Land Master Plan classification proposals. Chief among the parcels was the recently acquired Boreas Ponds Tract in Newcomb and North Hudson, Essex County. The hearings on the 20,543-acre tract drew thousands of comments on how the state agency should classify the newly-acquired former timber lands, widely anticipated to be the last in a series of large-scale acquisitions. Now that the public comment period has ended, and as the APA weighs the evidence before recommending a package to the governor, the forum is your chance to listen to experts weigh-in on what comes next.
This is not a forum for advocacy — all sides have represented their viewpoints— but rather is designed to explore the broader ramifications for land use policy in the Adirondack Park, including flaws in the classification process, as well as any other issues that haven’t been examined during the contentious debate. The forum will be jointly moderated by the Sun Community News, the Adirondack Daily Enterprise and the Adirondack Explorer.
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Champlain mayor, trustees running for re-election
Incumbents looking to see through water project completion, downtown revitalization By Teah Dowling
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CHAMPLAIN — The mayor and two trustees are seeking additional terms. Mayor Greg Martin and Trustees Janet McFetridge and Kim Trombley are all seeking additional two-year terms. “I would like to see things accomplished that we started,” Martin said. “I feel like we owe folks to see them to the end.” The first is clean water drinking infrastructure. The $13.4 million municipal water infrastructure project is now in the construction phase and is anticipated to be done sometime late this summer. Once complete, the new system will reduce 75 percent of the hardness and improve water pressure for villagers. It will also double the 110,000 gallons of
water produced per day, which would allow for new residents and businesses to hook up, said Martin. Finding ways to make the village more attractive to bring in more people is another task all the incumbents want to continue doing. For the past several years, the village board of trustees has been coming up with a comprehensive plan to provide more activities for the residents. A new playground and the Longboat Rowing Program during the summer months are just a few of those efforts already completed. McFetridge, who’s been on the board for five years, opened the Champlain Meeting House in 2015 to provide residents free activities throughout the year. More recently, McFetridge has been spearheading the village’s efforts to create a new downtown center. Details on this plan were revealed on Wednesday, a day after this story went to print. McFetridge said if re-elected, “I want to continue to work toward this revitalization and make the village of Champlain a safe, affordable and vibrant place to live.”
Trombley, who’s served on the board for 18 years, shared similar goals as McFetridge and Martin. “Right now is a great time to be part of the board,” she said. “I hope to continue to be involved and see these projects through to the end.” CHALLENGE THE INCUMBENTS Petitions for challengers are now available at the village office. All interested residents of any party affiliation must obtain at least 70 signatures before Feb. 17 to be put on the ballot for the March 21 election. Besides the three standing officials, no one has jumped on the bandwagon for this opportunity, said Martin. “I welcome competition,” he said. To pick up a petition, visit the village offices located at 1104 Main St. For more information, call 518-2984152.
Ellenburg to explore use of Fertilimer Town officials hire law firm to answer concerns on possible contamination, pollution of new lime-enhanced soil conditioner By Teah Dowling
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ELLENBURG — The town is investigating if the use of new fertilizer technology has detrimental effects to the environment. Fertilimer is a lime-enhanced soil conditioner with dewatered sludge that’s produced at Casella Organics’ Grasslands Facility in Chateaugay. This additive has been at the forefront of several town meeting discussions since farmers expressed interest in applying it on their fields. Last week, Ellenburg officials agreed to hire Bowitch & Coffee LLC of Albany to look into the product’s ingredients, application procedures and its effects on farmland. Town of Ellenburg Zoning Clerk Bridget Coolidge said biosolids are currently not allowed to be used in the town. “Fertilimer is not fertilizer,” she said. “It’s sludge mixed with lime.” The consultants, said town officials, have been tasking with determining whether the town will approach the state department of Agriculture and Markets to approve or deny the application of the material. The town has indicated they’d like to learn more, citing concerns over odor and contamination. “We don’t know what’s going into it,” Councilman Deryl Gregory said. “It could pollute Chateaugay Lake.” “We want to make sure everything is done correctly before we approach the state,” Supervisor Jason Dezan said. “It’s our duty as a town to look into this.” ABOUT FERTILIMER Casella Organics Director of Sales and Marketing Jen McDonnell said this federal and state regulated product, if applied correctly, has “little to no negative impact” to the environment or human health. The product, she said, contains nutrients to help build healthy soil, such as nitrogen, calcium, magnesium and sulfur, she said. Creation of this biosolid begins at several wastewater treatment plants. Here, human waste and stormwater solids are broken down, screened for trash and drained of all water. Those solids are then transferred to a second treatment facility, run by Casella Organics, and mixed with lime. The U.S Environmental Protection Agency has categorized this biosolid as a Class A product and it’s approved to be used throughout New York, Vermont and Canada. Several farms throughout Clinton and Franklin counties, said McDonnell, have been able to get their hands on this product, except for Ellenburg. “We’ve heard a lot of interest,” McDonnell said. “But we decided not to ship any there due to the overall concerns and sensitivity of the issue.” THE LAW According to the Agriculture & Markets Law, the town’s zoning law banning the use of biosolids without permission
can be superseded if landowners with property in a state-certified agricultural district request to use the product on their farmlands. Right now, the town is in discussion with the state and Casella Organics to come up with a way to avoid this from happening. Modifying the ordinance is one solution, said McDonnell, along with providing more information on the product. “This material is often misunderstood even though it is safe and valuable when used properly,” she said. “We want to develop that level of comfort. “We want the farmers to be able to use these products and see the success of their farms.” Dezan said more information on these discussions and research could not be released at this time because of legal matters. The consultant’s fee is $200 an hour, and will be peeled from the town’s general fund.
Fertilimer is produced at Casella Organics’ Grasslands Facility in Chateaugay.
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Besides those additions, anyone will be able to utilize the new multi-use soccer and football field and renovated outdoor track. “It seems like the school has taken on a responsibility to give back to the community,” Castine Sorrell said. “It’s basically become the city center for Beekmantown and it keeps improving all the time.” To better access the campus and all of its offerings, the district included several traffic safety updates, including new crosswalks and modifications to parking areas. ‘EXPENSIVE PROPOSITION’ But not everyone voted for the ambitious plans. Plattsburgh resident Michelle Mosher, who’s the parent of a Beekmantown 10th grader, said she didn’t vote. But she was aware of the price tag. “That’s a lot of money,” she said. “I would hate to see my taxes go up.” That is not the case, said Mannix. About 80 percent of the project is going to be covered through the state. All the district’s capital reserve — $500,000 — is going to be used. The remainder will be
Beekmantown to take out $1m bond for salt storage facility Residents eager to get rid of salty drinking, cleaning water supply By Teah Dowling
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BEEKMANTOWN — The salty issue facing the community today is one step closer to being addressed. Last week, the town board unanimously agreed to take out a $1 million bond to start construction on the new storage facility, which will cover the 50-foot exposed salt and sand pile on Spellman Road. The $500,000 grant awarded by the state last fall will go toward the debt payment. The rest will come from the taxpayers at a cost yet to be determined by the town, said Supervisor Dennis Relation, unless other grant funding becomes available. “The board is concerned and we are responding,” Relation said. “We want to move ahead to come to the bottom of this issue.” This mountain of sediments has been the target of blame from several residents for their salty drinking water. “There’s obviously a problem,” said Kevin Sponable, who lives on Ashley Road. “Something needs to be done about this.” Sally Yanulavich, who voiced concerns back in September, made a second appearance at a town council meeting last week to demand updates. “Nothing has been done,” she said. “And I still have salty water.” Yanulavich said most of her neighbors along Haynes Road have been foaming at the mouth. West Chazy resident Joe Fredette, who lives across the road from Yanulavich, said he’s one of the few lucky ones who haven’t tasted salt in his drinking supply. At least, not yet. Supervisor Dennis Relation said the town is in the midst of forming a plan to identify the most affected areas and take action before this problem spreads. That action plan could include testing wells and surveying residents on their water supply. Town officials hired AES Northeast to spearhead this effort. Once a plan is developed, which is anticipated to be completed sometime in early February, it has to be approved by the state and Clinton County Health Department, said Relation. Testing wells all over Beekmantown is more than likely going to be part of that plan, said Relation, along with finding out where the salt is coming from, which is a toss up between the large sediment pile and the road. Besides Yanulavich’s and Sponable’s properties, signs were put up late last year at the Beekmantown Recreation Park and Pavillion to not drink the water since it was also found to be contaminated with salt. Relation said his hope is to terminate this issue before it becomes worst. “We’re not going to drag our feet,” he said. “But we need to get more information in order to move forward.” The town is encouraging any residents who are facing these same issues to approach the board. Once the bond is secured, the town plans on opening up bids for construction on the salt and sand storage facility. Relation said he anticipates construction to start this May and end in September. For more information or updates, visit www.townofbeekmantown.com. peeled from savings allocated toward previous infrastructure projects. “There will be no cost to the taxpayers,” Mannix said. “So, it’s a true win-win for the community.” With voter approval, Mannix said the district can start the design phase, which should be completed by this September. Those plans and sketches will then be sent off to the state Education Department for approval. If everything goes as planned, construction is anticipated to start in June 2018 and end in September 2019, said Mannix. Everything should be in place by the end of that year. More details of this project can be found at www.bcsdk12.org. For any questions or concerns, contact the district office at 518-324-2998.
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“Frankly, we don’t have the resources to lose the millionaires’ revenue now and have this state function the way it should,” Cuomo said. JUST THE START Assemblyman Dan Stec (R-Queensbury) said it’s too early to say how the proposed spending plan will ultimately shake out. “This is all the start of the negotiation process, which will all be conducted by a handful of people in secret,” Stec said. The lawmaker said he had early concerns about education aid — “It’s a very low number, but that’s something that will get handled in the negotiation process” — and the overall process, which saw the governor skirt the traditional State of the State address to lawmakers, instead opting for a series of local addresses across the state. “The State of the State appeared to avoid contact with the legislature,” Stec said. “He met with senators in the Executive Mansion (Tuesday) afternoon. He did not meet with the Assembly at all. If you’re going to sit and negotiate with the legislature, I don’t know if that’s the best way to start the process.” Stec said he likes the $2 billion slated for clean water infrastructure, which he called a “significant acknowledgement” of the state’s needs, which he said total $30 or $40 billion statewide. The lawmaker also praised investments for the Olympic Regional Development Authority, which is slated to receive $12.5 million for infrastructure upgrades, and funding for invasive species protection, which is included in the $300 million slated for the Environmental Protection Fund. Funds have also been reserved for the state’s Regional Economic Development Program, which Stec has paved the way for some critical projects in the region. “I do think the governor has an affinity to the Adirondacks,” Stec said. “I think it’s great, and it’s real.” (Cuomo visited Plattsburgh International Airport on Monday to tout the $38 million in planned upgrades as part of the spending plan.) But some of the other big-ticket items in the proposed budget plan, including the $163 million free college tuition plan, will only increase spending, Stec said, noting the 4.4 percent increase in the state’s general fund. “That means we’ve got to start pulling money out,” said Stec. The lawmaker said he hasn’t unpacked the numbers behind the governor’s claim that the only way to bridge the gap is through extension of the millionaires tax. But, he said: “It’s more of a social statement by a Democratic governor than it is a financial reality game-changer.” The state remains highly-taxed and heavily regulated, he said. “That hasn’t changed in the past four years,” he said. “All the moves we’ve done, the problem hasn’t gone away.” And the budget doesn’t make allowances for the loss of federal revenues if the Affordable Care Act is repealed, he noted. “We’ve got a lot of work to do,” Stec said. “As we get closer,
March 31 — it’ll get more and more real.” Across the aisle, Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay), who took office earlier this month, said he liked the middle class tax cut and increased education aid, and also hailed the governor’s proposals to build on fighting the opiate epidemic, including the creation of drug recovery “high schools” and crisis treatment centers alongside deeper insurance reforms. Jones also stressed the continuing need for broadband. “I’ll also hold the governor to his word to bring broadband internet access to all New Yorkers by 2018,” Jones said in a statement.
filling the deficit will be subject to debate. “We have not gotten into those discussions at this point,” Little said. The senator also hailed funding for invasives and $50 million for upgrades to state Department of Conservation campgrounds and recreational facilities in the Adirondack Park. “Many of these need improvement,” Little said. “I think there’s a great thing in the budget.” The state legislature has until March 31 to greenlight a spending plan.
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EYE ON EDUCATION State Sen. Betty Little (R-Queensbury) said her top priority is ensuring education aid for public school districts. Cuomo said his proposed $25.6 billion for education spending is the most in his six-year tenure as governor. “When you look at our spending over the past years, it has increased by 30 percent in just six years to the highest level in history,” Cuomo said. “The people of this state believe that education is a priority. I agree with them, and we’ve put our proverbial money where our mouth is, the highest level of education spending in history.” But, as the New York State School Board Association pointed out, the actual amount of unrestricted school aid available to districts in the proposed budget is closer to $761 million. “The budget includes an undefined $150 million ‘stabilization fund’ along with several funding categories earmarked for specific purposes such as pre-K and after school programs,” said NYSSBA Executive Director Timothy G. Kremer in a statement. “We support these initiatives, but believe the funding allocated for them should instead be used to increase foundation aid,” Kremer said. “That would give school districts the flexibility to direct funds toward educational programs and services that would most benefit their students.” NYSSBA opposes the governor’s proposal to repeal the foundation aid formula. “The foundation aid formula was put in place to make state education funding more understandable, and to provide school districts with a predictable funding stream,” Kremer said. “Repealing the formula would eliminate both of these objectives.” Little said the formula may have to be examined. “We have to see how much is going into operating aid, which is in our foundation aid, and how schools are getting it,” Little said. Aid based on enrollment may not be helpful for rural schools with declining numbers, Little said. And regarding the free college tuition plan, Little said she was concerned how the proposal would affect private colleges, including Paul Smiths, which serve as economic engines of the community. Tax relief, too, is always a priority. “I don’t want to see any taxes being raised — I want to see them being reduced,” Little said. Little said details on the proposed middle-class tax cut and
Hard work, a strong value system, fair play and self dependence was a winning formula in the America I was raised to believe. Protest and defiance will only bring more protest and even greater defiance and to what ultimate end? We are not at war with ourselves, or are we? Will those who oppose the current Administration burn down the government as one protest speaker claims she dreams about? Would we really prefer to see this country destroyed rather than live in a country where the person you did not vote for is in office? In my weekly writing I can assure you when the President’s polices for the country are enacted I will try to show why I am opposed or in favor of them as I’ve done during President Obama’s term in office. But in fairness know that I will always be in favor of what I think is best for the country regardless of party politics and will do my best to point out those who obstruct for the simple sake of obstructing. Dan Alexander may be reached at dan@suncommunitynews.com.
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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.
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.
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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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.
CADYVILLE – Al-Anon Family Group Meeting every Sunday 7pm8pm, Wesleyan Church, 2083 Rt. 3, Cadyville, NY. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-561-0838. CHAZY – Al-Anon Family Group Meeting every Friday 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.
PERU - the BAC is scheduled to meet at 6:00 PM on Thursday, February 16th and Wednesday, March 15th. In addition to these informational sessions, the BAC will be invited to share their recommendations with the School Board during a public budget development workshop, tentatively set for Tuesday, March 21st. If you wish to participate in any of the meetings of the BAC, please register by calling 518-0643-6004 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. 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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North Country schools working to curb bullying
Students making videos, participating in school efforts for prevention and acceptance By Teah Dowling
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PLATTSBURGH — Makayla Provost stood in front of a video camera and held up a sign: “Why should I be alive?” it said. Five years later, the former Beekmantown Central School student doesn’t regret making that video for the first-ever ISAB (I Stand Against Bullying) video contest in honor of a close friend. “I personally was never bullied in school, but my friend that I was very close to had been bullied a lot,” said Provost, who is 13. “It got so bad to a point where he attempted suicide. “My friend [Jonathan Graziane] and I thought that making a video would be a great way to show kids how much bullying can affect somebody and that it needs to come to an end.” THROUGH A VIDEO LENS The yearly contest was created by Champlain Valley Educational Services and the Regional Taskforce Against Bullying to promote anti-bullying efforts in schools across the region. The videos feature various bullying scenarios — including a student calling another names and knocking a tray out of their hands— and how to solve them, along with how to portray certain positive school behaviors such as perseverance and self-control. Besides Beekmantown, several schools all over the North Country have participated in this effort, including Northeastern Clinton Central School, who’s now working on a new video for the March 9 showing. The video is going to be created by the Cougar Ambassadors — an organization of 20 students dedicated to promoting a school environment. NCCS Superintendent Robb Garrand said the club is in the process of creating a script to show the harmful effects of bullying. “Bullying is a hot topic,” he said. “And we’re taking every measure possible to stand up against it.” BE AWARE Almost one out of every four students report being bullied during the school year, according to the National Bullying Prevention Center, and those students are at an increased risk for poor school adjustment, sleep difficulties, anxiety, depression and even suicide. The children most likely to be targeted, according to the same source, are ones of a different race or sexual orientation. Other differences, such as being overweight or disabled, can lead to mistreatment – physically, verbally or emotionally. CVES Health, Safety and Risk Management Supervisor Jeff Sisson said the region’s numbers of students being bullied is lower than the national average. Sisson didn’t have an exact percentage since the questionnaire differs each year.
DON’T EXCLUDE Sisson, however, said he has noticed an increase in acts of exclusion this past year for reasons unknown to him. Several school districts, like Peru, have noticed this upcoming trend and are already making efforts to seize it. Last year, the Peru Central School District rolled out the Buddy Bench system that teaches kids how to be compassionate, instead of hostile, toward other children. How the Buddy Bench works: when students don’t have someone to play with, they’ll sit on one of the benches in the hopes another child will ask them to play. “Exclusion is an early form of bullying,” said K-2 Principal Michelle Rawson. “If we teach them to accept others now, they’ll be more likely to engage one another in the future.” CVES EFFORTS The region alone has been coming up with different ways to teach kids the importance of respecting one another. Besides the video contest, Sisson, with the help of CVES and the Regional Taskforce Against Bullying, put on the first-ever youth empowerment summit where about 170 students from 15 school districts participated in workshops on bullying prevention. Now on a monthly basis, those students are working toward improving their schools environment through activities based on a different topic each month. Last month, kids learned how to pay it forward by helping people with little tasks, such as holding a door open for someone else. Next month, kids will learn how to honor everyone’s differences. “I’m not aware of this happening anywhere else in the country,” Sisson said. “We’re committed to taking all the steps needed to prevent bullying in our schools.”
Make a video today! The 6th Annual ISAB Awards will take place March 9 in the E. Glenn Glitz Auditorium at SUNY Plattsburgh. All video entries are due by 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 27. For questions or comments, contact Sisson at 518-561-0100 ext. 358 or visit https://www.cves.org/isab/.
Pictured right: Close to 700 people attended the first show, including contestants and their families, teachers, school administrators, representatives of local social services agencies and community members to view the winning and honorable mention videos on the big screen, celebrate the achievements of all contestants, and to rally against bullying in schools and in the community. Photo provided
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LadyÊ EaglesÊ ledÊ byÊ seniorsÊ withÊ championshipÊ pedigree Beekmantown girl’s hockey program led by battle-tested senior class By Keith Lobdell
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CHAZY — It’s nice to have experience on your side. That is what the Beekmantown girl’s hockey program is looking to pull from as they prepare for the Section VII tournament, now less than a week away. The Eagles (10-5-0) rely on a core of four seniors in goalie Taylor Laurin, Ashley Maggy, Abby Bone and Connor Lapierre. Along with being part of the first to Section VII championships in 2015 and 2016, the quartet have also been part of very successful fall programs in Chazy soccer (Laruin and Lapierre) and Beekmantown volleyball (Maggy and Bone). “They know how to dig deep,” Eagles coach Ray Guay said. “If you are a leader, you are going to have the troops around you and take care of business. All four seniors are good leaders and we are going to be leaning on them both on and off the ice.” “I try to bring that same style of leadership to hockey from soccer,” Lapierre said. “I want the best for the team and I want to win sectionals and go onto final four for my senior year and bring it home.” “We’re not use to losing in volleyball and we don’t like to lose here,” added Bone. “I know how bad it feels and my goal is to encourage everyone to do the best we can. It is our senior year and we want to go out strong.” With three games left in the regular season, the Eagles feel they are starting to hit their stride on the ice. “We were shaky at first but now we have gotten more comfortable and we are playing together a lot better,” Lapierre said. “We are definitely more comfortable as a team than we were at the beginning of the season. We have to keep our heads in the game and coming into each game wanting to play.” “We have been playing up to the level of the better teams we have played and we are continuing to play at a high level,” said Bone. “We have to keep working on our conditioning and making sure we are ready for backto-back games and games against tougher and deeper teams.” “We are starting to get better as a team,” said Guay. “We just have to get better conditioning because we do not have a lot of depth so we rely on two lines. Our power play needs some work and we need to have some good, hard passing. When they move the puck with hard passes it makes them skate harder and faster.”
Beekmantown senior captain Connor Lapierre is hoping she can help lead her team to a third straight Section VII title in hockey, something she has accomplished already as a member of the Chazy varsity girl’s soccer team.
Guay said the team has seen a more balanced scoring attack this season, as witnessed by their 5-0 win over Saranac Lake Saturday, Jan. 20, where Lapierre scored two goals while Bailey Carter, Kelsey Baker and Kirsten Villemaire all scored. Maggy and Bone each added assists, while Laurin made 15 saves in the win. “We are getting goals from girls who have not been scoring in the past,” Guay said. “The
shots have gotten harder and they have grown in their knowledge of the game.” In order to have a successful playoff run, the Eagles will also rely on their experiences against some of the best teams in the state and region. “I think it has been great because we have had to step up our game and it makes us work harder and we have been able to prove that we are able to play with the stronger teams,”
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Lapierre said. “It’s great for us,” added Bone on playing a strong non-league schedule. “It makes us a lot stronger as a whole. We played Skaneateles which is one of the best teams in the state and we did fine against them. It shows we are right there.” Photos from this game, covered by sports editor Keith Lobdell, can be found online at mycapture.suncommunitynews.com.
Cougars,Ê BobcatsÊ pickÊ upÊ winsÊ inÊ CVACÊ boyÕ sÊ basketball Boys basketball
NCCS 49, Saranac Lake 34 SARANAC LAKE — The Cougars never allowed the Red Storm to score more than 9 points in any quarter as theu earned a 15-point win Jan. 19. Rylee Hollister led the Cougars with 19 points while Michael McLeod scored 14, Nick Duffy 7, Jordan Timmons 4 and Jacob Mossey 3. The trio of Jarrett Ashton, Joe Viscardo and Sean Lincoln each scored 8 points for the Red Storm, while DJ Morgan added 6, Ward Walton 2 and Jake Spadaro 2.
NAC 63, Beekmantown 44
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ELLENBURG DEPOT — The Bobcats built upon their halftime lead with a 24-9 third quarter as they scored a win against the Eagles Jan. 19. The Bobcat defense held the Eagles to nine
points in each of the first three quarters. Stephen Peryea combined 21 points with 18 rebounds to lead the Bobcats on both sides of the floor, while Cody Peryea had 17 and Brett Juntunen 7. Nick Wilson had 26 points for the Eagles, while Keegan Munson had 10 and Ryan Nelson 5.
Seton Catholic 82, Chazy 26 CHAZY — The Knights jumped out to a 22-6 lead early and scored a division win against the Eagles Jan. 19. Kevin Murray led the Knights with 35 points, while Neil and Philip Yang each scored 12 points. Tristin Turner added 17 points, with Alex Sharon adding 4 points and Ajaya Eban 2. McClain Dudyak scored 8 points for the Eagles while Brice Panetta and Paeyton Hilborne each scored 5, Bryan McAfee 4, Kyle Cahoon 2 and Alex Chapman 2.
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SaranacÊ keepsÊ rollingÊ atÊ 3rdÊ CVACÊ indoorÊ meet By Keith Lobdell
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Beekmantown’s Enya Sullivan receives instruction during her 3,000 race at the Plattsburgh State Fieldhouse Jan. 21. Sullivan won the race. Photo by Keith Lobdell
PLATTSBURGH — The Saranac varsity indoor track and field program continued to keep their place atop the CVAC standings for a third straight meet, with the boy’s team scoring 208 points for a 128-point win over second place Peru. The girl’s team scored 159 points, finishing 68-point win over Peru. PHS, Ticonderoga, Saranac Lake, Beekmantown, AuSable Valley, Seton Catholic and EKMW followed in the girls meet, while PHS also took third in the boys meet, followed by AuSable Valley, Ticonderoga, Beekmantown, Saranac Lake, EKMW and Seton Catholic. Cameron Duffield and Desiree Dashnaw swept the 55 hurdles for the Chiefs to start the day. The Chiefs also won the boy’s 1,600 and 640 relays, while Andrew LePage and Heather Dutko swept the 1,600 and 1,500 races, respectively. LePage also won the 1,000 and 3,200 to sweep the distance races. Rory Patterson and Shayne O’Neill took the top two spots in the 600 for the Chiefs, with Marcus Baisi winning the 300, Rachal Woodruff winning the 1,000 girls race. The Saranac girl’s team also won the 3,200 and 1,600 relays. In the field, Eric Delutis and Tyler Blair took the top two podium spots in the long jump for the Chiefs, with Dashnaw winning the girl’s triple jump, Dan Utzler the boys shot put with Logan Thatcher, Kat Furman and Kylee Wiedeman sweeping the top three spots in the girl’s shot put. Other winners in the boy’s meet included Daryn Nephew (Beekmantown) in the 55, Jason Moore (PHS) in the high jump and DeAndre Watson in the triple jump. Girls winners included Jada Meadows (Saranac Lake) in the 55, Ella Messner (Peru) in the 600, Sue Sivakumaron (PHS) in the 300 and high jump, Enya Sullivan (Beekmantown) in the 3,000 and Haley Wright in the long jump with a personal best distance. The AuSable Valley boy’s 1,600 relay team scored a win in the 3,200 relay, while the Ticonderoga girl’s team won the 640 relay. Photos from this meet, covered by sports editor Keith Lobdell, can be found online at mycapture.suncommunitynews.com.
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NCCS 46, Saranac Lake 19 CHAMPLAIN — A 23-2 opening half gave the Lady Cougars and edge they would not give up as they defeated the Lady Red Storm Jan. 23. Abbie Sample led the Cougars with 19 points with 15 of those coming off five successful attempts from beyond the arc. Kya McComb added 5 points. Eliza Cowan had 10 points for the Red Storm, with Roslyn McClatchie adding 3. Jayda Buckley, Andrea Boon and Kayleigh Merrill each scored 2 points.
Seton Catholic 50, Chazy 23 CHAMPLAIN — The Knights jumped out to a 23-8 halftime lead to defeat the Lady Eagles Jan. 18. Gretchen Zalis scored 21 points in the win, while Cailene Allen added 11, Nicole Bullock 8, Rachel Racette 4, Madison Murnane 4 and Gabby Grant 2. Mikayla Douglas and Olivia Rotella led the Eagles with 8 points, with Amelia Stevens scoring 3, Catherine Provost 2 and Mackenzie Chapman 2.
Girls bowling
NCCS 3, Willsboro 1 WILLSBORO — Sabrina Phair led the Lady Cougars with a 549 series as they defeated the Lady Cougars Jan. 23. Phair had the high game of the night with a 186 (all three games above 180), while Devi Lee had a high game of 156 for the Warriors as part of a 457 series. Cassidy Nixon had a 334 series for the Warriors.
Beekmantown 3, Chateaugay 1 PLATTSBURGH — Alyza Agoney led the Eagles to a win over Chateaugay Jan. 23 with a 710 series, including a near perfect 290 game and 248, which were high marks for the night.
Boys bowling
Beekmantown 8, Chateaugay 0 PLATTSBURGH — Mitchel Trost went off for the Eagles, scoring a 257 high game as part of a 660 series as the Eagles defeated the Bulldogs Jan. 23.
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Beekmantown 5, Saranac Lake 0 CHAZY — Conner Lapierre scored a pair of goals as the Lady Eagles scored a shutout victory over the Lady Red Storm Jan. 21. The Eagles scored three times in the opening quarter while the Red Storm did a good defensive job keeping them off the scoreboard in the second 15 minutes. Kelsey Baker had a three point night with a goal and two assists, while Bailey Carter and Kirsten Villemaire also scored goals and Abby Bone had a pair of assists. Taylor Laurin made 15 saves in the shutout, while Whitney Battistoni had 35 saves for the Red Storm. Photos from this game, covered by sports editor, can be found online at mycapture.suncommunitynews.com.
Beekmantown 6, Lake Placid 1 CHAZY — The Lady Eagles Northern Adirondack’s Paige Chilton sets up for a three-point shot. Photo by Keith Lobdell scored three goals in the each of and Nathan Hebert. the first two periods as they defeated the Lady Blue Bombers Jan. 20. Cole Harvey made 26 saves for the Eagles. Kirsten Villemaire had a five point night with two goals and Photos from this game, covered by sports editor Keith Lobdell, three assists in the win, while Bailey Carter added two goals can be found online at mycapture.suncommunitynews.com. and Conner Lapierre and Mackenzie Guay each scored one. Taylor Laurin and Brianne Knight each made six saves in Lake Placid 5, Beekmantown 4 the win. For the Blue Bombers, Rylee Preston scored the lone goal PLATTSBURGH — After scoring four goals in the opening on the night. period, the Blue Bombers watched their lead evaporate until Bjorn Kroes scored late in the third to give the Blue Bombers a win over the Eagles Jan. 17. boys hockey The game-winner was one of two goals by Kroes, while Evan Damp had one goal and three assists. Sean Moore also OFA 3, Beekmantown 0 scored while Kamm Cassidy had 27 saves. For the Eagles, Nathan Trombly scored two goals while PLATTSBURGH — A three-goal third period turned the Josh McCauley and Keenan Regan each scored one. Christian fates for the Eagles hockey team, falling to OFA Jan. 21. Wawrzynski and Nathan Herbert each had two assists, while Josh McCauley scored the lone goal for the Eagles in the Cole Harvey made 26 saves. opening 15 minutes of play, assisted by Christian Wawrzynski
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Aisha Stanyon said her biggest concern was that DeVos would defund public education. “Where are we going to be without public education?” “We need to make sure that everyone gets equal education, regardless of socio-economic class,” she said. Gemma Urzech agreed. “We have a moral obligation to be here,” Urzech said. NYS AFL-CIO member and Special Assistant to the Secretary-Treasurer Fareed Michelen said that he disagreed with DeVos on a number of things, firing off a laundry list of concerns including her positions on gun safety, public education vs charter schools, her proposed voucher system, and more. “We could see a depletion of resources,” said Michelen. “Rural areas with lower education revenue could be harder hit than urban areas.” Michelen said that receiving quality education should not be based on the economic status of residents, and public resources should go toward public schools. “There are serious concerns that we have with the nomination,” Michelle Bushey, a local educator, told the gathered crowd last Thursday. “This is just the beginning.” “We’re going to be a force for good,” said Dylan Smith, an organizer for 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers. DEVOS CONFIRMATION DeVos faced tough questions from a Senate committee last week during her confirmation hearing. Democrats slammed the Michigan-born billionaire as unfit APARTMENT FOR RENT ESSEX, NEW YORK Lakeside Apt for rent, Second Floor one bedroom w/ loft and private deck Beautiful views of Lake Champlain, 5 minute walk to Essex Ferry Must See! $750/ month + utilities call: 518-963-7222
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at the event. “We’re very concerned,” he said. “We will be vigilant.” Jones said he is a strong public school advocate, and does not support the voucher system or privatization. The Plattsburgh City School District also sounded off on DeVos pick. “The reasons which are typically offered in support of privatizing education through charter schools or voucher programs surround the claim that public schools are not fulfilling their constitutional obligation to provide an adequate free education,” Superintendent Jay Lebrun told the Sun. “Though this shortcoming is presumably real in certain places, it is not our situation. Rather, I believe that our district — as with all others in our region — provides an excellent education. “Moreover, vulnerable student populations such as those from poverty, those who have special learning needs, and those who are English language learners are often cited by groups who favor the privatization of education as the intended benefactors of such privatization. But again, I view these constituencies as being extremely well-served in our district.” ‘I SAY NO’ Rev. Terrence Melvin, secretary-treasurer of NYS AFLCIO, delivered a passionate speech to protestors, calling for continued support. Melvin said that “some union people voted the wrong way,” earning a laugh from the crowd. “You know some of you voted wrong,” he said. “We’ve got to fight against those that fight against us everyday.” And to DeVos: “I say no,” Melvin said.
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YORK COUNTY OF CLINTON CITIFINANCIAL COMPANY D/B/A CITIFINANCIAL COMPANY (DE), www.suncommunitynews.com Plaintiff, -againstTRUDY J. COBB; CLIFFORD BUSHA, JR. A/K/A CLIFFORD J. BUSHA, JR. A/K/A CLIFFORD J. BUSHA; CHARLES C. COBB; ATLANTIC CREDIT & FINANCE INC. AS ASSIGNEE OF HOUSEHOLD BANK; LR CREDIT 10, LLC; NBT BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; "JOHN DOE #1" through "JOHN DOE #10" inclusive the names of the ten last name Defendants being fictitious, real names unknown to the Plaintiff, the parties intended being persons or corporations having an interest in, or tenants or persons in possession of, portions of the mortgaged premises described in the Complaint, Defendants. Plaintiff designates CLINTON County as place of trial Venue is based upon County in which premises are being situate SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS WITH NOTICE ACTION TO FORECLOSE MORTGAGES AS CONSOLIDATED 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 RE-FILED:1/20/2016 serve a Notice of ApFILED: 1/14/2016 INDEX NO.: 2016- pearance upon the Plain00000062 tiff's attorney within SUPREME COURT OF twenty (20) days after THE STATE OF NEW the service of this Summons, exclusive of the YORK date of service or within COUNTY OF CLINTON CITIFINANCIAL COMPA- thirty (30) days after the NY D/B/A CITIFINAN- service is complete if this Summons is not CIAL COMPANY (DE), personally delivered to Plaintiff, you within the State of -againstTRUDY J. COBB; CLIF- New York. If you fail to FORD BUSHA, JR. A/K/A so appear or answer, CLIFFORD J. BUSHA, judgment will be taken JR. A/K/A CLIFFORD J. against you by default BUSHA; CHARLES C. for the relief demanded COBB; ATLANTIC CRED- in the Complaint. IT & FINANCE INC. AS DATED: Elmsford, New ASSIGNEE OF HOUSE- York January 15, 2016 HOLD BANK; LR CREDIT NOTICE 10, LLC; NBT BANK, NAYOU ARE IN DANGER TIONAL ASSOCIATION; OF LOSING YOUR HOME "JOHN DOE #1" through "JOHN DOE #10" inclu- If you do not respond to this summons and comsive the names of the ten last name Defen- plaint by serving a copy dants being fictitious, of the answer on the atreal names unknown to torney for the mortgage the Plaintiff, the parties company who filed this intended being persons foreclosure proceeding or corporations having against you and filing an interest in, or tenants the answer with the or persons in posses- court, a default judgment may be entered sion of, portions of the mortgaged premises de- and you can lose your scribed in the Com- home. Speak to an attorney or plaint, go to the court where Defendants. your case is pending for Plaintiff designates CLINTON further information on how to answer the sumCounty as place of trial mons and protect your Venue is based upon County in which premis- property. Sending a payment to es are being situate SUPPLEMENTAL SUM- your mortgage company will not stop this foreMONS WITH NOTICE ACTION TO FORECLOSE closure action. MORTGAGES AS CON- YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF SOLIDATED THE ANSWER ON THE TO THE ABOVE NAMED ATTORNEY FOR THE DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUM- PLAINTIFF CITIFINANCIAL COMPANY D/B/A MONED to answer the CITIFINANCIAL COMPAComplaint in this action NY (DE) AND FILING and to serve a copy of THE ANSWER WITH your Answer or, if the THE COURT. Complaint is not served with this Summons, to Richard F. Komosinski serve a Notice of Ap- Knuckles, Komosinski & pearance upon the Plain- Elliott, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff tiff's attorney within twenty (20) days after 565 Taxter Road the service of this Sum- Suite 590 mons, exclusive of the Elmsford, NY 10523 Phone: (914) 345-3020 date of service or within NOTICE TO OCCUthirty (30) days after the service is complete if PANTS: CITIFINANCIAL this Summons is not COMPANY D/B/A CITIFIpersonally delivered to NANCIAL COMPANY you within the State of (DE) IS FORECLOSING AGAINST THE OWNER New York. If you fail to so appear or answer, OF THIS PREMISES. IF judgment will be taken YOU LIVE HERE, THIS against you by default LAWSUIT MAY RESULT IN YOUR EVICTION. for the relief demanded YOU MAY WISH TO in the Complaint. DATED: Elmsford, New CONTACT A LAWYER TO DISCUSS ANY RIGHTS York AND POSSIBLE DEJanuary 15, 2016 NOTICE FENSES YOU MAY YOU ARE IN DANGER HAVE. TO THE ABOVE NAMED OF LOSING YOUR HOME DEFENDANTS: The foreIf you do not respond to this summons and com- going Summons is plaint by serving a copy served upon you by of the answer on the at- publication pursuant to torney for the mortgage Order the Hon Kevin K. Ryan a Justice of the company who filed this Supreme Court Clinton foreclosure proceeding County, dated Nov. 10, against you and filing the answer with the 2016 and filed with the court, a default judg- complaint and other pament may be entered pers in the Clinton and you can lose your County Clerks Office, home. Plattsburgh, NY
mons, exclusive of the date of service or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York. If you fail to so appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. DATED: Elmsford, New York January 15, 2016 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 entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF CITIFINANCIAL COMPANY D/B/A CITIFINANCIAL COMPANY (DE) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Richard F. Komosinski Knuckles, Komosinski & Elliott, LLP C O M Attorneys for Plaintiff 565 Taxter Road Suite 590 Elmsford, NY 10523 Phone: (914) 345-3020 NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS: CITIFINANCIAL COMPANY D/B/A CITIFINANCIAL COMPANY (DE) IS FORECLOSING AGAINST THE OWNER OF THIS PREMISES. IF YOU LIVE HERE, THIS LAWSUIT MAY RESULT IN YOUR EVICTION. YOU MAY WISH TO CONTACT A LAWYER TO DISCUSS ANY RIGHTS AND POSSIBLE DEFENSES YOU MAY HAVE. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to Order the Hon Kevin K. Ryan a Justice of the Supreme Court Clinton County, dated Nov. 10, 2016 and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Clinton County Clerks Office, Plattsburgh, NY NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above-entitled action is for the following: (a) a mortgage bearing date June 4, 2003 given by Trudy J. Cobb, Clifford Busha, Sr. and Charles C. Cobb to Citifinancial Company (DE) to secure the sum of $33,731.80 and recorded in Instrument Number: 2003-00156184 in the office of the County Clerk/City Register of Clinton County on June 6, 2003; and (b) a mortgage bearing date April 16, 2004 given by Trudy J. Cobb, Clifford Busha, Sr. and Charles C. Cobb to Citifinancial Company (DE) to secure the sum of $8,106.39 and recorded in Instrument Number: 2004-00168921 in the office of the County Clerk/City Register of Clinton County on April 21, 2004 and which mortgage by its terms consolidated both mortgages to form a single lien in the amount of $41,402.61 and which mortgage was assigned to the Plaintiff herein as later evidenced by written instrument dated June 8, 2015 and recorded as Instrument Number: 201500272267 in the office of the County Clerk/City Register of Clinton County on June 16, 2015 covering the premises described as follows: 100 Hill Street, Keeseville, New York 12944 a/k/a Town of AuSable Section 315, Block 4, Lot 1 The relief sought in the
Elmsford, NY 10523 Phone: (914) 345-3020 NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS: CITIFINANCIAL COMPANY D/B/A CITIFIThe North Countryman NANCIAL COMPANYSun â&#x20AC;¢ January 28, 2017 | 15 (DE) IS FORECLOSING AGAINST THE OWNER OF THIS PREMISES. IF YOU LIVE HERE, THIS LAWSUIT MAY RESULT IN YOUR EVICTION. YOU MAY WISH TO CONTACT A LAWYER TO DISCUSS ANY RIGHTS AND POSSIBLE DEFENSES YOU MAY HAVE. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to Order the Hon Kevin K. Ryan a Justice of the Supreme Court Clinton County, dated Nov. 10, 2016 and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Clinton County Clerks Office, Plattsburgh, NY NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above-entitled action is for the following: (a) a mortgage bearing date June 4, 2003 given by Trudy J. Cobb, Clifford Busha, Sr. and Charles C. Cobb to Citifinancial Company (DE) to secure the sum of $33,731.80 and recorded in Instrument Number: 2003-00156184 in the office of the County Clerk/City Register of Clinton County on June 6, 2003; and (b) a mortgage bearing date April 16, 2004 given by Trudy J. Cobb, MClifford U N I T Busha, Y N ESr. W Sand& P R I N T I N G Charles C. Cobb to CitifiPublished by Denton Publications, Inc. nancial Company (DE) to secure the sum of $8,106.39 and recorded in Instrument Number: 2004-00168921 in the office of the County Clerk/City Register of Clinton County on April 21, 2004 and which mortgage by its terms consolidated both mortgages to form a single lien in the amount of $41,402.61 and which mortgage was assigned to the Plaintiff herein as later evidenced by written instrument dated June 8, 2015 and recorded as Instrument Number: 201500272267 in the office of the County Clerk/City Register of Clinton County on June 16, 2015 covering the premises described as follows: 100 Hill Street, KeeNOTICE OF FORMATION seville, New York 12944 OF LIMITED LIABILITY a/k/a Town of AuSable Section 315, Block 4, COMPANY (LLC) Name: S&L Fashion Lot 1 Boutique, LLC Articles of The relief sought in the within action is final Organization filed with judgment directing the N.Y.S. Department of sale of the premises de- State, Division of Corporation on 10/03/16. Ofscribed above to satisfy fice Location: Clinton the debt secured by the County. N.Y.S. Departmortgage described ment of State shall mail above. a copy of any process to The Plaintiff makes no personal claim against the LLC at: 1472 Militry any Defendants in this Turnpike, Plattsburgh, action except Trudy J. NY 12901. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act Cobb. #90668 or activity. NC-01/28-02/18/2017NC-01/14-02/18/20174TC-142330 6TC-1411
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LEGALS 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 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF 2 LOONS APOTHECARY, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with the Secty of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/23/15. Office in Clinton County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 14220 Ste 2 State Rt 9n Au Sable Forks, NY 12912. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. NC-01/28-03/04/20176TC-142130 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. NC-01/14-02/18/20176TC-140798 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 Loca-
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 GORDON'S BULK STORAGE LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 01/18/2017. Office in Clinton Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 2404 Route 9N, Ausable Forks, NY 12912, which is also the principal buisness location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. NC-01/28-03/04/20176TC-142120 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 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
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. NC-01/14-02/18/20176TC-141069 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. NC-01/21-02/25/20176TC-141649 RE-FILED:1/20/2016 FILED: 1/14/2016 INDEX NO.: 201600000062 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF CLINTON CITIFINANCIAL COMPANY D/B/A CITIFINANCIAL COMPANY (DE), Plaintiff, -againstTRUDY J. COBB; CLIFFORD BUSHA, JR. A/K/A CLIFFORD J. BUSHA, JR. A/K/A CLIFFORD J. BUSHA; CHARLES C. COBB; ATLANTIC CREDIT & FINANCE INC. AS ASSIGNEE OF HOUSEHOLD BANK; LR CREDIT 10, LLC; NBT BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; "JOHN DOE #1" through "JOHN DOE #10" inclusive the names of the ten last name Defendants being fictitious, real names unknown to the Plaintiff, the parties intended being persons or corporations having an interest in, or tenants or persons in possession of, portions of the mortgaged premises de-
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REMILLARD FARMS, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 12/07/16, with an existence date of 01/01/2017. Office: Clinton County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 1127 Fuller Road, Peru, NY 12972. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. NC-01/07-02/11/20176TC-138874
S & N Murray Properties, LLC, Arts of Org filed with SSNY on 11/30/16. Office Location: Clinton County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 32 Pine Ridge Dr., Morrisonville, NY 12962. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act. NC-12/31-02/04/20176TC-140183
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: Valcour Vista LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/28/2016. Office Location: Clinton County. The Secretary of State of New York is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Secretary of State of New York shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: 52 Old Dock Rd Plattsburgh NY 12901. Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted for LLCs under NY LLC act. NC-12/24-01/2820176TC-139057
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