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Ellenburg expresses interest for proposed solar farm Plattsburgh-based office making efforts to provide power to homes throughout New York

By Teah Dowling teah@suncommunitynews.com

ELLENBURG — Discussions are currently underway between an energy firm and town officials to construct a solar farm on Smith Road.

Cypress Creek Renewables’ Anne Waling approached the town last month and asked the board to consider becoming home to 100,000 solar panels, which would provide power all across the state.

The proposed farm would stretch over 100 acres of privately-owned land on Smith Road in Ellenburg Center and gener-

ate 20 megawatts of power.

These arrays, once up and running, would generate up to 20 megawatts of power that will be sold New York Independent System Operator, an organization that monitors the state’s power supply, for the state’s power grid – providing electricity to up to 6,000 households, said Waling.

Waling said property owners Doreen and Dan Barcomb already agreed to sign a lease agreement.

Doreen declined to elaborate on the project for this story: “We’re not 100 percent certain that the project will move forward,” she said. “It is still in the preliminary review stage.”

The town board agreed during last month’s meeting to continue discussions on the project.

Now, Cypress Creek Renewables is working with the town

North Country schools seeking substitutes Shortage a statewide issue, say

Main Street lot in village of Champlain to be transformed in hopes to attract new businesses, residents

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CHAMPLAIN — A team of consultants the village hired to a draft revitalization plan have revealed their initial findings.

River Street Planning & Development officials want to convert the green space on Main Street into a magnet for “funky, fresh and fun” business owners who would add a zap of fresh energy to the vil-

lage.

Doing so, they said, would help attract business to a community that has been struggling since the arrival of the Adirondack Northway a half-century ago.

“Not everything is going to happen overnight,” said Margaret Irwin of River Street Planning & Development. “But this is our long-term goal.”

Normand Koslofsky said he hopes new businesses will come in to help bring back vibrancy to the town.

“When the Northway came in, everyone started going past our towns and stores left,” said the village resident. “I hope these changes will get them back.”

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Phase 1 of the revitalization plan includes a proposal to transform the Champlain Playground into a park. The playground and basketball court will stay and a picnic area and splash pad will be added.

PLATTSBURGH — School districts across the North Country are scrambling to find substitute teachers.

Times have not gotten easier over these past few years, according to several superintendents. In fact, the situation has gotten worse.

“I don’t know of any school districts who aren’t experiencing this issue,” said Beekmantown Central School District Dan Mannix. “It’s a problem everywhere.”

School officials blame the problem on a combination of lack of interest and teachers changing their field due to a shaky climate for the profession in recent years.

Northern Adirondack Central School Superintendent Laura Marlow said her district is lucky since there’s a pool of about 10 subs to pull from.

Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School, on the other hand, only has one at this time, said Principal Rob Witkiewicz.

The result, he said, is teachers and administrators must be pulled from their regular tasks to cover the slots. Another alternative is combining classrooms.

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New truck inspection station coming to Champlain

DOT to place facility, part of new sewer line on West Service Road

By Teah Dowling teah@suncommunitynews.com

CHAMPLAIN — No longer will trucks from Canada be inspected in rest area parking lots.

The state Department of Transportation have announced they are allocating $13 million toward placing a new truck inspection station on West Service Road for Canadian trucks.

“We never had a specific location,” said Michael Flick, a DOT spokesman. “It wasn’t safe and it wasn’t efficient.”

Right now, the DOT uses open spaces at the Beekmantown rest area between exits 41 and 40 to inspect commercial vehicles coming from Canada.

The new location, which will be placed just south of the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Port of Entry at the border, will conduct safety and weight screenings.

The 5,600-square foot site will also accommodate the New York State Police’s Highway Safety Patrol and Bureau of Criminal Investigation operations.

The DOT received design approval back in 2010, but had to go back to the drawing board after the New York State Police asked them to revise their plans to accommodate the State Police, said Flick.

Flick said besides the various design changes, the DOT’s timeline was extended because the town of Champlain didn’t have the proper water and sewer hook ups.

With the municipal water project well underway and expected to be completed sometime late this summer, that just

The town of Champlain is moving forward with its sewer project. The only thing holding them up is the new truck inspection station on West Service Road.

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leaves sewer, which the DOT already rolled into their $13 million budget, said Flick.

‘SEWER IS COMING’ Town officials started discussing the concept several years ago as they pondered incorporating sewer in the town of Champlain. However, the efforts fell short due to a lack in funding.

The DOT agreed to pay for more than half of the line, which helped get the town moving in the right direction.

Last summer, town officials received a $415,000 from the state to place a sewer line along West Service Road to provide the service to current and potential future commercial entities, like the truck inspection station.

Doing so will help solve current sewer issues, such as bedrock blocking sewage flow out of tanks, and give potential companies an incentive to flock to the town, said Bernier, Carr and Associates Project Manager Anthony Young.

The DOT’s portion, said Flick, will stretch about 4,000 feet

down West Service Road to Locust Street where it will connect to an existing line in the village of Champlain.

Young said the town will be placing about 1,500 feet of line just north of the station up to the border, which will cost a little over $480,000.

The remaining $65,000, Young said, will be paid for through a loan and placed on the approximate 10 commercial users on that road, unless another funding source becomes available.

The town won’t construct the northern part of the line until the DOT’s portion is complete, said Young, who said he is hopeful to open the bidding process for construction sometime this summer.

“The project is going forward,” Supervisor Larry Barcomb said. “We’re not stopping.”

TARGETING OTHER ROADS Eventually, the overall goal is to place sewer lines on Route 11, Eden Lane and South Street.

Eden Lane and South Street residents have been facing issues with their current septic tanks, said Young. Complaints have been made on well contamination and raw sewage discharging into the Great Chazy River.

Route 11 is being targeted in hopes to bring in more commercial entities, said Barcomb. “They won’t come in without water and sewer.”

So far, no funds have been secured for this project, which will cost over $5 million, said Barcomb.

Town officials are seeking funding now and keeping a close watch on the governor’s office.

“The governor said there’s going to be more money for infrastructure,” Barcomb said. “And we’re going to jump on any opportunity we can.”

Village awards bid for water treatment plant

By Teah Dowling teah@suncommunitynews.com

CHAMPLAIN — The village has awarded a bid for the construction of a new water treatment facility on Canal Street.

Luck Brothers, of Plattsburgh, received the $2.2 million bid by the village council. Work is scheduled to start sometime this spring.

That building will contain a state-of-the-art nanofiltration system that officials say will remove 75 percent of water’s hardness without the use of salt.

“The water is extremely hard right now,” Mayor Greg Mar-

tin said. “This will make it a lot softer.”

Martin said village residents complain the hardness affects their appliances — like Nicci Molinski, 37, who cited calcium deposits.

“A lot of calcium builds up in our dishwasher,” she said. “It’s a pain.”

Celine Paquette, owner of the Samuel de Champlain History Center, purchased a water softener to combat the issue, an addition that cost her over $2,000.

Fortunately, she said the softeners last a long time, but salt needs to be purchased on a regular basis to make sure the clothes she washes stays soft and minerals don’t build up in the building’s sink faucets.

The water that comes from the three wells next to the Great Chazy River is regularly tested and safe to drink, said Martin.

“This new system won’t affect appliances as much.”

Construction on the plant is set to start this spring and be completed sometime in fall.

“I’m looking forward to getting better quality water,” said Paquette.

MUNICIPAL WATER PROJECT The $2.2 million bid is being peeled from the $11.4 million loan jointly taken out by the town and the village of Champlain.

This new water plant is the last step toward completing this multi-million dollar endeavor, said Martin, to improve the area’s water supply.

Town residents within the consolidated water district now need to pay quarterly payments, despite whether or not they decide to hook up to the water system, to pay off this loan.

Village residents, on the other hand, are facing a fee increase from $2.98 to $4.56 per thousand gallons used.

The Molinski’s said they are excited for these changes, despite the increase in fees, especially since they will no longer have to suffer from bad water pressure.

“It’s horrible right now,” said 36-year-old Nick Molinski.

“But we know the village is moving forward to try to fix it.”

To learn more about this plan or get updates, visit townofchamplain.com or vchamplain.com.

The village of Champlain board of trustees recently awarded the Luck Brothers a bid to construct a second water treatment plant facility.

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Local lawmakers deliver state addresses

Mayor, town supervisor, legislative chair deliver state of the city, town and county addresses in first-ever joint ceremony Elizabeth Izzo elizabeth@suncommunitynews.com

PLATTSBURGH — The takeaway was clear following last week’s state of county meeting: The future looks bright.

Lawmakers at the joint address revealed plans for the future of the area; including $43 million worth of upgrades to the Plattsburgh International Airport, an “aggressive” water infrastructure plan in the Town of Plattsburgh, and increased collaboration between the town and city of Plattsburgh and Clinton County.

AIRPORT UPDATE Legislative Chair Harry McManus (D-Area 1) briefed attendees on the Plattsburgh International Airport project. Major enhancements include space for a restaurant, a new parking lot, charging stations for electric cars and potentially a new hotel.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced $38 million in funding to make Plattsburgh International Airport a “full economic hub for the North Country.”

The proposed redesign, said the governor, also includes the creation of a new air cargo receiving and distribution center, customs facility and bus station.

The upgrades will allow manufacturers to transport their materials, a measure the governor said will lead to job creation and attract new companies to the region.

Legislator Robert Hall (D-Area 10), head of the county airport committee, later said the main airport construction is done, and more is upcoming, including a parking lot remodel and work on a roadway toward the proposed airport hotel in the spring.

“We’ll have an open house out there soon,” Hall said.

Hall added that they would also be working on “building and furnishing” a restaurant linked to the airport before leasing it out.

McManus also announced that Mayor Colin Read and Town Supervisor Cashman would be given ad hoc seats on the county airport committee.

According to Hall, the committee is tasked with overseeing all construction.

“We approve all change orders. We are very involved with trying to get new flights.”

Hall added: “We work very closely with the chamber of commerce. It’s a partnership to promote the Clinton County airport. We work very good together.”

As ad hoc members of the committee, though unable to vote, Read and Cashman will be able to offer their advice, he said.

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“I ask them for advice, suggestions and input,” said Hall. “It’s a very good relationship.

This is something new, they can’t vote but they can give us some insight into what they residents want for the airport.”

McManus also cited two of the county’s marquee projects as bright lights: Norsk Titanium and the Clinton Community College’s Institute of Advanced Manufacturing.

“You could see the future of Clinton County there,” McManus said of a recent presentation by Norsk.

On the county’s finances: “The state of the county has never been stronger,” he said.

“The situation in the county fiscally is great,” citing taxation and revenue.

“We haven’t cut any programs at all,” he added.

McManus ended his presentation by saying that despite what was happening at the state and national level, in his experience, the county has “never had a partisan vote.”

“We’re very proud of that,” he said.

CITY UPDATE With the last community meeting for the DRI project slated for Feb. 11 and a plan seemingly on the horizon, Mayor Read’s state of the city address primarily revolved around plans for the $10 million state grant the municipality received last year.

Read said that his vision for Plattsburgh’s future is of “a city that serves all residents, not just those who live downtown.”

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The City of Plattsburgh is a “cultural hub” for the entire tri-county area, he said, “not just Clinton County.”

Read said the prosperity of the downtown area faces a major challenge in the form of parking.

The Durkee Street parking lot, which houses over 300 parking spots, will be removed to open up the riverfront under the current DRI plan, according to Read.

This means the city will need to seek another location to replace those parking spaces, he said.

Parking has been an ongoing point of discussion throughout the DRI planning process, with lawmakers speaking about it as recently as last Thursday, when councilor Becky Kasper (Ward 5) inquired about the status of a proposed $60,000 parking study at a council meeting.

Read told Kasper that the parking study was upcoming, and that a $20,000 grant had come through to help with the cost.

Read told the assembled crowd last Tuesday that they are exploring the idea of shuttle bus circuit running from the Plattsburgh International Airport to the downtown core.

The lawmaker is looking beyond city limits, hoping to expand collaboration between the city, town and county.

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soon. She is doing very well in the cat colony and seems to enjoy interacting with the other cats. Fae is a purr box and loves to have her head rubbed.

Fae is now current on vaccinations, has tested negative for FeLV/FIV and is now spayed.

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had the privilege last week to attend Governor Cuomo’s meeting in Plattsburgh, one of many meetings he is holding around the state, stumping for support of his 2017 budget proposal.

The Governor’s theme is a strong one that should resonate favorably with Upstate, middle class families who he acknowledges have been ignored over the years in favor of downstate.

The Governor stated in plain and simple language, “Upstate Matters. Taxpayers Matter. People Matter.”

This Governor has put our money where his mouth is and it’s clear he realizes the recent national election results demonstrated the people’s desire for change and accountable spending across all government entities.

There is no doubt that Mr. Cuomo’s agenda, if he can successfully pull it off, builds a strong platform for a future presidential run, but more importantly will be the way government responds not only to his state spending plans but those involved in federal spending as well.

To pass his budget the Governor is asking all New Yorkers for help persuading their state representative’s support on six key issues: 1. Extend the Millionaire Tax set to expire this year to fund a Middle Class tax cut.

2. Carve $165,000 million out of the $30 billion spent on education to cover the cost of a state college education for families earning less than $125,000 per year.

3. Extend another round of support for the Regional Economic Development Councils.

4. Fund the economic tourism expenditures affecting Frontier Town,Whiteface and Gore.

5. Pass a property tax cut plan.

6. Stand up to the large pharmacy firms and escalating costs on pharmacy drugs by capping the increases.

In a budget projected to cost $152.3 billion what the Governor is proposing is a redistribution of funds to enhance growth, attract outside investment, lessen the burden on those already overburdened and invest in the future of the New York State.

I’m no financial genius, but asking a state government that at one time spent more money than New York workers earned isn’t a bad idea, nor is asking them to respectfully spend those funds like it is their personal funds is just simple common sense; Something that has clearly escaped those in government.

The big question is this; how do we get politics out of government and make government accountable to the people?

That‘s the message I heard from the Governor and it’s a message I think we can all agree needs addressed.

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hings are moving here in the North Country.

A dizzying array of projects are being funded through private and public partnerships, and it seems like not a day goes by without another announcement of some type of large-scale state investment here in the region.

For instance, Plattsburgh International Airport will see a $43 million upgrade, transforming the facility into an international travel hub.

Whiteface and Gore Mountains will see up to $20 million, which the state hopes can be leveraged with up to $80 million in private investment.

The proposed Gateway to the Adirondacks in North Hudson will receive up to $32 million in state investment, transforming a deteriorating theme park into a world-class destination.

And there are the competitions, of which Gov. Andrew Cuomo appears to be quite fond, an alphabet soup of acronyms — The DRI, URI, REDC and the UAECRC. Money for bridges, roads, tunnels and arts programs — it’s all pouring out from the state’s golden tap, and all with the same underlying theme: World-class. We like thinking big.

Localities should strike while the iron is hot and make the arts a central part of their planning efforts.

Here’s why: This massive build-up in infrastructure across the state is tailored with another trend at the micro level — local revitalization efforts.

Towns across the region are all engaged in urban planning and smart growth concepts.

From Champlain to Elizabethtown, Plattsburgh and Glens Falls, both of whom are working on their Downtown Revitalization Initiatives, each are

drafting roadmaps for the future.

And each contain a central question: How to make our downtowns more livable, vibrant and attractive to newcomers and businesses?

Several communities have zeroed in on the arts as a magnet.

That’s a great idea and one that has multiple benefits.

Numerous economic impact studies have revealed the arts are economic drivers in Adirondack communities, generating spending, tourism and scoring high on the lists of reasons why people choose to relocate here.

Placing a premium on these concepts would help localities zero in on the type of state and federal grant funding that would really help projects in their communities.

One idea: Centralized performing arts spaces for not only live performances, but mixed-use studio space for artists and musicians.

Doing so would attract both young people and provide anchors. They would spark a new flicker of life. And they may even help repurpose underutilized or abandoned buildings.

We’ve written before about the need for performing arts spaces in the region. Since we first floated the concept last fall, at least one has closed, extinguishing a bright light in a landscape struggling to remain relevant on the pop cultural radar.

Localities are on the right track with these planning efforts. We encourage them to keep an eye on the arts.

The Sun Community News Editorial Board is comprised of Dan Alexander, John Gereau and Pete DeMola. We want to hear from you. Drop us a line on our Facebook page, or follow us on Twitter, to share your thoughts.

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ClosingÊ doorÊ toÊ refugeesÊ isÊ abandoningÊ ourÊ ideals To the Editor: Emma Lazarus’s words have echoed in our nation’s psyche for more than 100 years: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.”

As a nation, we have taken pride in those words.

How many of our grandparents or grandparent’s parents were among those huddled masses, yearning for a land where all were equal and free to pursue better lives for themselves and their children.

Terrorist attacks and tough economic times tempt us to rethink these ideals — to question those who are unlike us and find them suspect, to build walls and block neighbors, and to wrap ourselves around those we care about and let no one else in — even if it means blocking those who are most at-risk, refugees from war-torn nations.

But should we, the grandsons and granddaughters of immigrants, forget the nation’s ideals, the stories of our own families’ and the world’s history and choose to treat the immigrant, the foreign-born, the person whose skin is a different color or whose religion is different from our own as less than equal?

Or do we remember the lessons of history, Jews fleeing Nazi terror blocked from U.S. entry or Japanese-Americans locked in internment camps, and choose to do better.

The choice is ours to make.

As a church whose first principle is honoring the worth and dignity of all, we call on our leaders to rescind the president’s ban.

We hope that others will join together with us to ask our government to make the right choice – the one that will honor our ancestors and our nation’s principles and makes us all a better people.

Let’s be America, the brave.

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Stefanik: Trump travel ban ‘rushed and overly broad’

North Country lawmaker has joined the chorus of officials critical of sweeping executive order more

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PLATTSBURGH — Following President Trump’s executive order banning citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the U.S, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Willsboro) has called the directive “rushed and overly broad.”

“Our first role as the federal government is to protect our national security and I believe we need to work in Congress to reform and strengthen our visa vetting process,” Stefanik wrote Sunday morning on Facebook.

“However, I oppose President Trump’s rushed and overly broad Executive Order.”

Critics have said the ban unfairly targets Muslims, bars duel citizens and fails to address the countries that are the primary source of terror attacks.

Stefanik said while sitting on the House Armed Services Committee, she has advocated for Iraqis and Afghans who have served “side by side as our allies to be prioritized to access visas.”

The order ensnared a former Iraqi translator for the U.S. Army, who was held for 18 hours at JFK on Saturday despite having a valid visa.

“It is Congress’ role to write our immigration laws and I strongly urge the President to work with Congress moving forward as we reform our immigration system to strengthen our homeland security,” Stefanik said.

Since it was announced last week, the order has caused confusion at airports across the country, with many green card holders reportedly denied re-entry to the U.S. Stefanik is one of the first Republican lawmakers to sound off against the order, which would ban visitors from the affected countries for at least 90 days. A second order has prohibited the resettlement of refugees for at least four months.

Following her criticism, a number of GOP senators also stepped forward in condemning the policy, including Senators Lindsay Graham and John McCain.

TRUMP RESPONDS Following waves of criticism, the administration later walked back elements of the policy and clarified green card holders would be allowed access back into the country following security checks.

“To be clear, this is not about a Muslim ban, as the media is falsely reporting,” Trump said in a statement. “This is not about religion - this is about terror and keeping our country safe.”

“We will again be issuing visas to all countries once we are sure we have reviewed and implemented the most secure policies over the next 90 days.”

Reuters reported on Monday that the Department of Homeland Security struggled to “interpret and implement” the order over the weekend.

Cuomo directed the Port Authority, the state Department of State and his counsel’s office to jointly explore “all legal options” to assist anyone detained at the state’s airports, and ensure that their rights are being protected.

“What specifically do they violate in order, is that part legal, and where do you see the part violated the order?” Cuomo said Sunday at a news conference in Manhattan.

Cuomo said his counsel would personally offer legal advice to those detained, and set up a confidential hotline for friends and family members to call for info: 1-888-769-7243.

“That analysis, and the interpretation of facts, is what people need help with,” he said.

Federal authorities have put a “chokehold” on info, said Pat Foye, executive director of the Port Authority.

Following an apparent attack on a hijab-wearing JFK airline worker last week, the governor also said he will propose legislation this week that would make assaulting airport workers a felony in New York.

“It’s a rash of intolerance, of racism, of bigotry that is all across the country,” Cuomo said.

Under current law, on-the-job assaults against transit employees are considered Class D felonies, but airport workers are not included in that designation.

“This new law will remove any ambiguity and explicitly include airport workers among those whom an assault against would result in increased penalties,” according to materials provided by the governor’s office.

Cuomo said he would work with the state Assembly and Senate to ensure the legislation, known as the Transportation Worker Protection Act, would be passed “expeditiously.”

U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand have also objected to the ban, and both attended protests on Sunday.

New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman joined 15 additional state attorney generals, all Democrats, in condemning the order, which they called “unconstitutional and un-American” in a joint statement.

The American Civil Liberties Union filed a motion in a New York City courtroom on Saturday, and the judge blocked part of the order.

But the reprieve is expected only to be temporary.

“We are confident the executive order will be ultimately struck down by the courts,” read the statement from Schneiderman. “In the meantime, we are committed to working to ensure that as few people as possible suffer from the chaotic situation that it has created.”

The North Country has seen a groundswell of activism since Trump, a Republican, was elected in November.

Protesters have demonstrated in Saranac Lake, Keene and Plattsburgh this month, with at least 100 demonstrating against the Dakota Pipeline at Trinity Park on Saturday.

SUNY SITUATION The State University of New York said on Sunday 320 students are affected by the executive order — including two at SUNY Plattsburgh.

“SUNY is reviewing President Trump’s executive order and surveying its campuses to determine the impact it may have on our students, faculty, and staff both abroad and at home on our 64 college and university campuses,” said SUNY Board Chairman H. Carl McCall and Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher in a statement.

“SUNY leadership and university police will do all we can, within the law, to support any students, faculty, and staff affected by the Executive Order,” read the statement. “In the meantime, we recommend suspending travel plans to the countries included, and urge individuals affected to keep in contact with their campus Office of International Student and Scholar Services.”

CUOMO OFFERS HELP Protests spread to at least 30 cities nationwide Sunday, with demonstrations unfolding at Albany International Airport and Hancock International in Syracuse.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said at least 5,000 gathered at JFK International Airport on Saturday to protest the measures.

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Willsboro) has called President Trump’s executive order on immigration “rushed and overly broad.”

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Lawmaker is among new recruits for bipartisan group crafting legislation to combat climate change

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Willsboro) has joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers seeking to combat climate change.

The mission of the Bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus is to “educate members on economically-viable options to reduce climate risk and to explore bipartisan policy options that address the impacts, causes, and challenges of our changing climate,” according to the lawmaker’s office.

Stefanik joined the caucus last week, joining roughly two dozen lawmakers.

“New York’s 21st district is the proud home of the Adirondacks and we understand that protecting our environment plays an important role in promoting economic growth and opportunity,” Stefanik said in a statement.

Stefanik joins Reps. Don Beyer (VA-08), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-08), Mia Love (UT-04), and Brian Mast (FL-18) as the caucus’ newest members.

Rep. Carlos Curbelo, the committee’s co-chair, hailed the diversity of the group and said the caucus has “gained great momentum” just weeks into the 115th Congress.

“We have a lot of work to do on this issue, and communities like mine in South Florida are counting on us to come together and have productive discussions about what we can do to mitigate the effects of climate change and make our nation more resilient,” said Curbelo.

“I’m looking forward to working with them and the rest of the caucus on solutions that will protect our environment and unleash a new era of American innovation,” he said.

FAST-PACED WEEK The announcement came during President Trump’s actionpacked first week in office.

Trump, a Republican, signed a series of wide-ranging executive orders, including a travel ban on seven Muslim-majority nations, authorizing construction of the Keystone Pipeline and withdrawing from the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

The Trump administration also instructed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to freeze awarding grants and contracts.

According to the Washington Post, the move could affect state-led climate research and localized efforts to improve air and water quality.

The administration also issued a communications freeze on the agency, among others, prohibiting personnel from sharing taxpayer-funded research.

While the White House has said this is standard procedure during changes in administrations, the decision led to the cre-

ation of dozens of so-called “rogue Twitter accounts” of science and national park agencies seeking to circumvent what they perceive to be a media blackout.

Also this week in climate news: For the first time in its 70-year history, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists’ Science and Security Board has moved the hands of their socalled Doomsday Clock 30 seconds closer to midnight, citing Trump’s positions on nuclear weapons and climate change for their reasoning.

A Stefanik spokesman did not respond for comment on the EPA changes, nor did the spokesman elaborate on possible legislation being drafted by the Climate Solutions Caucus.

On Sunday, Stefanik joined a growing chorus of officials speaking out against Trump’s travel ban, calling it “rushed and overly broad.”

Defund Planned Parenthood rally planned PLATTSBURGH — On Feb. 11, pro-lifers across the country will hold rallies at Planned Parenthood facilities, calling for an immediate end to the organization’s federal funding. A local rally is planned in front of Planned Parenthood of the North Country at 10 a.m.

Signs will be provided. Organizers say to “dress accordingly.” For more information, contact Nancy Belzile at 593-6024.

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SINGING VALENTINES IN THE GREATER PLATTSBURGH AREA.

Tuesday: All Day

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Send two love songs, a stuffed animal, Lake Shore chocolates and a digital picture, all for $50! Performed live in 4-part harmony. Also available - long distance phone grams $10 or email videos $15.

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Upcoming The Fine Arts Gallery at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts opened an exhibit featuring the unique work of artists Anastasia Osolin and Carl Rubino on Jan. 6. Osolin and Rubino are visual artists who work in a variety of mediums — primarily photography, and what has been described as “assemblages,” an agglomeration of items that form a sort of sculpture. This exhibit will be on display until Sunday, Feb. 5. Until then, you can visit the Lake Placid Center Wednesday through Saturday, from 1-5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit lakeplacidarts.org.

Adirondack Artists Guild in Saranac Lake will open their February show, “Adirondack Wildlife,” on Friday, Feb. 3. The exhibit will run through Feb. 28. The fifteen artists of the guild will include among their works representations of the theme.

On Saturday afternoon, Feb. 4, the Adirondack Wildlife Refuge in Wilmington will bring two owls to the gallery from 3-4 p.m. to meet visitors.

The opening reception for the show is slated for 5-7 p.m. For more information, call 8912615. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., and 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Sundays.

Juneau violinist Linda Rosenthal will perform alongside Westport pianist Rose Chancler on Feb. 11. The duo will perform works by

Beethoven, Grieg, Handel, Bartok, and more. The concert is slated for 7 p.m. at the Historic Hand House in Elizabethtown.

Tickets are $15 for adults, and $5 for children ages 15 and under. For more information, call 962-8899 or visit pianobynature.org.

Dr. Joel Parker, associate professor of biological sciences at SUNY Plattsburgh, will speak at the Champlain Wine Company in Plattsburgh on “Death and Darwin – Why Evolution Does Not Save Us from Aging” on Monday, Feb. 6 at 5:30 p.m. This lecture kicks off the venue’s 2017 lecture series, which is scheduled for the first and third Mondays of every month through May. The next in the series is slated Monday, Feb. 20 with a presentation by Dr. Donald F. Slish on psychedelics.

For more information, call 564-0064.

The Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake will continue its Cabin Fever Sunday Series on Feb. 5 at 1:30 p.m. with a presentation

by Brett McLeoud on homesteading. In “NeoHomesteading in the Adirondack-North Country: Crafting a More Durable Landscape,” McLeoud will dive into the history of homesteading in the Adirondacks along with his vision of neo-homesteading in the region.

Admission is free for museum members, students, and children. Tickets are $5 for nonmembers. For more information, visit adkmuseum.org.

On Feb. 11, Ticonderoga Elementary School will host a cupcake decorating class lead by Laura Baker. The event is slated for 1 p.m. Tickets are $18 per person and include all materials. The class will be held in collaboration with Riley’s Wishes, a local non-profit dedicated to helping sick children in Putnam, Hague and southern Essex County during the holiday season by providing gifts, cards and more. For more information on the nonprofit, visit rileyswishes.com. For more information on Baker’s class, visit ticonderogany.com.

Picasso in Keene

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eene Central School will host an exhibit featuring the paintings of Pablo Picasso on Feb. 6. The exhibit will also feature works by KCS students inspired by his work.

Picasso, one of the most famous Spanish artists of the 20th century, is often considered the “father of modern art.” The sixth-grade students will serve as docents from Feb. 6-10, the week the giant reproductions are on display at the school in Keene Valley.

KCS students, staff and community are welcome to view the exhibit during school hours and are encouraged to plan their visit, if possible, for the times when the docents will be available. For tour times and more information, contact Peg Wilson at 576-4555 or pwilson@ keenecentralschool.org.

Across the pond: Apartment 3 to release new LP Burlington’s ArtsRiot will host the album release party for local punk troupe Apartment 3’s debut self-titled album on Feb. 4.

The band will release the new record through Section Sign Records, an independent label based in Winooski.

On their newest release, Apartment 3 delivers a punk rock à la Ty Segall sound — spinning moody lyrics with charged, deliberate bursts of guitar and spacious, echoing vocals.

The 10 track LP is brooding, passionate and supercharged — a refreshing addition to the local punk scene.

Special guests at Apartment 3’s record release show are Sleeping In — self-described as “tiny lil rock and roll gods that make big rock and roll sounds” — and Bison.

Doors open at 8:30 p.m. The first performance is slated to begin at 9 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door. This show is all ages.

For more information, visit facebook.com/artsriot. To purchase “Apartment 3,” visit sectionsignrecords.com.

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

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 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.

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.

PLATTSBURGH CELEBRATE RECOVERY meetings EVERY Tuesday at 6pm to 7:30 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

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

PUBLIC MEETINGS

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

AU SABLE FORKS - Please take note that the regular monthly meetings of the Au Sable Forks Fire District for the year 2017, will be held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM at the Au Sable Forks Fire Station located at 29 School Lane, Au Sable Forks, N. Y. 12912. The meetings are open to the public.

CADYVILLE – Al-Anon Family Group Meeting every Sunday 7pm8pm, Wesleyan Church, 2083 Rt. 3, Cadyville, NY. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-561-0838.

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 – 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.

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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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.

SARANAC LAKE - Advanced Directives: Lessons of Being Mortal. As part of the Saranac Village at Will Rogers Road to Retirement Series, on Wednesday, February 1st at 2:00 p.m., at Saranac Village at Will Rogers, Tania McCabe, Outreach Director for High Peaks Hospice, will present an overview of Advanced Directives & Planning.

This program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Debbie Kanze at 518-891-7117 or visit www.saranacvillage.com.

WESTPORT - The Westport Central School District Board of Education will hold their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 6:00 PM in the Conference Room. It is anticipated the meeting will open with an executive session from 6 PM 7 PM. Agenda items include budget session #4, Board consideration of 2017-18 District Goals, winter update on Budget Development and a summary report on the Governors Executive Budget Proposal for public education and any other business that may come before the Board.

Community members and interested others are welcome to attend.

SARANAC LAKE - Attorney Greg Dennin of Lake Placid will present a seminar on Estate Planning and Elder Law on Thursday, February 2 from 12 noon to 1 PM, in the Cantwell Room of the Saranac Lake Free Library. The presentation will focus on general concepts of estate planning and the particular challenges and issues facing New Yorks elderly population. All presentations of the Library Luncheon Series are free and open to the public. Bring soup or a sandwich and enjoy desserts and a beverage provided by the Hospitality Committee. For more information call 518-891-4190.

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.

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Morrisonville resident introducing soy wax candles Soy-based product ‘longer lasting, better smelling and healthier,’ says candlemaker

By Teah Dowling teah@suncommunitynews.com

PLATTSBURGH — Erin Garrison is in the midst of introducing soy wax candles to the North Country.

“Why soy?” is a question the Morrisonville resident has been asked every day since she started making the scented product back in 2015.

Soy wax creates less soot when burning, said Garrison, who is one of the few candlemakers in the area not using paraffin — a substance regularly used by big-name distributors such as Yankee Candle.

“They last longer and smell better than your typical paraffin candle,” she said. “They’re also all-natural.”

Garrison got into soy candle making because of her mother, Sandra Breen, who took up the hobby about six years ago.

Garrison helped her mom from time-to-time until she left the area.

Garrison’s love of candle making stayed in upstate New York and heightened in September 2015 when she decided to pick up the hobby herself.

That hobby transformed into a business a month later out of Garrison’s garage so that she could share her homemade product with the community.

During the early days of her business, Breen helped make candles over 200 miles away, at least until the overabundance of fragrances started to bother her.

Garrison didn’t give up and continued the operation alone.

Francis Volcheck, Hudson Dunkley, Luke Volcheck, and Robert McNally — these Cub Scouts will compete in the district Pinewood Derby on April 1 at the Champlain Centre Mall in Plattsburgh. Also pictured is Colin Morris, Walter Hodgson, Sullivan Richards, Quinn Selleck, Connor Sharp, Gabe Pasquelera, Scott Patton, Aidan Perez and Cole Sears.

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Breakfast fundraiser on tap BEEKMANTOWN — The Beekmantown Fire Station will host a “Guardians of the Ribbon” pancake breakfast at Feb. 5 from 8 a.m. to noon. Proceeds will benefit local women and children battling cancer. Tickets are $6 for the all-you-can-eat meal.

The process starts in her kitchen.

There soy wax flakes are melted in one big pot. Once the temperature reaches up to 175 degrees, fragrances from two “secret companies” are stirred in. When the temperature drops down to 140 degrees, the mixture is hand-poured into different size jars and labeled with homemade stickers.

Each small batch of four candles takes about an hour to complete, she said. “It’s a lot of stirring and it’s very time consuming.”

Zen and cranberry citrus, which are Garrison’s two favorite scents, were sold, along with several others.

While Garrison enjoyed her home business, she wanted to grow her business and sell her product to a market bigger than just her family, friends and neighbors.

Walking down Cornelia Street, Garrison noticed a “For Lease” sign on a building window. Seeing the potential, she jumped right on the opportunity back in August.

That once vacant site is now known as Northern Lites Candle Shop.

The little store carries over 80 different scented soy wax candles and unique trinkets such as soy wax bears, which are simply specialized bears dipped in scented wax and fluffed to look like a stuff animal.

Several other residents approached for this story said they didn’t know Northern Lites Candle Shop even existed.

Garrison’s future goal is to change that by expanding and making a wide variety of candles for different occasions.

Garrison is all ready for Valentine’s day with scents, such as strawberries and champagne. For Father’s Day, a beer or bacon scented candle might make their way to the shelves.

“I would love for everyone to know about these candles,” she said. “It’s a great product.”

Northern Lites Candle Shop is located on 25 Cornelia Street.

The store is open 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, visit the Facebook page “Northern Lites Candle Shop” or visit northernlitescandleshop.com.

Northern Lites Candle Shop sells over 80 different kinds of year-round scents, along with seasonal ones. For example, this Valentine’s Day Owner Erin Garrison will be selling “strawberries and champaign” and “love” candles.

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SecondÊ seasonÊ underwayÊ inÊ girlsÊ hockey Lady Eagles seek third straight girl’s hockey title

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BEEKMANTOWN — The Lady Eagles hockey team is poised atop the Section VII girl’s hockey championship bracket, hoping to best the four-team field and bring home their third-straight title.

This year, the Section VII championship will be truly contested between four teams from the region, without the inclusion of Oswego and Albany Academy.

“With Plattsburgh High bringing a team into the section this year, it has put us in a position to have a true Section VII championship,” Beekmantown coach Ray Guau said. “It would have been rough to get a field together if it was not for Plattsburgh.”

The semifinal round will take place Wednesday, Feb. 1, with home games at the highest seed.

The games will start at AC North Arena in Plattsburgh, where the third seed Saranac Lake Lady Red Storm will take on second seed Plattsburgh High, with the puck set to drop at 5 p.m.

Just over an hour later, the action moves to Scott’s Rink in Chazy, where the fourth seeded Lake Placid Lady Blue Bombers will play against top seed Beekmantown at 6:15 p.m.

The two winning teams will advance to the Section VII championship game, set to take place at the Plattsburgh State Fieldhouse Ronald B. Stafford Arena at 6:15 p.m.

Following the championship game, the members of the Section VII all star team will be recognized.

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ChazyÊ hoopsÊ squadsÊ splitÊ againstÊ Mountaineers Boy’s basketball

Minerva/Newcomb 71, Chazy 60 OLMSTEDVILLE — A 23-9 first half turned into a more wide-open second half of scoring, but the Eagles were unable to come all the way back against the Mountaineers Jan. 27.

Caleb Winter scored 23 points to lead the Mountaineers, while Drew Deshetsky scored 18, Caleb Armstrong 9, Kaleb Davie 6, Shane Hill 6, Aiden LaCourse 5, James Gocke 2 and Peter Gocke 2.

Brice Panetta led the Eagles with 23 points while Alex Chapman scored 22, McClain Dudyak 5, Preston Laurin 4, Kyle Cahoon 3 and Bruce Juneau 3.

Beekmantown 53, Peru 31 BEEKMANTOWN — Nick Wilson and Cris Arzola hit key free throws on the final minute of play to give the Eagles a two-point win over the Indians Jan. 26.

Wilson scored 23 points to lead the Eagles, while Arzola added 10, Kenney Mabry 7, Keegan Munson 7 and Evan Burnell 6, who also had a blocked shot on Peru’s final attempt of the game.

Hunter Caron and Jacob Casey each scored 10 points for the Indians, while Jon Martin had 9, Bryce Tormbley 8, Patrick Crowley 7, Perry Marvin 4 and Justin LaPorte 3.

AuSable Valley 75, NAC 61 ELLENBURG DEPOT — A 28-17 fourth quarter showed the signature style of the Patriots as they scored a win over the Bobcats Jan. 26.

Kobe Parrow scored 22 points to lead the Patriots, while Joel Martineau added 14, Branden Snow 13, Mason Douglas

10, Louie Perez 8 and Dalton McDonald 6.

Stephen Peryea scored 24 points to lead all scroers, with Cody Peryea adding 12, Bailey Cross 9, Reed Lashway 7, Adam Venne 5 and Brett Juntunen 4.

PHS 58, Saranac 55 SARANAC — The Hornets held their sting until the fourth quarter, outscoring the Chiefs 22-11 on their way to a threepoint comeback Jan. 26.

Andrew Cutaiar scored 19 points for the Hornets, while Dan Piper and Mitch Senecal each scored 12, Rusty Pombrio 8, Andrew Follmer 4 and Tyler Phillips 2.

Nick Mather had 23 points for the Chiefs to lead all scorers, while Andy LeBeau had 11.

Girl’s basketball

Northern Adirondack 39, Seton Catholic 33 PLATTSBURGH — In a Class C inter-conference matchup, the Lady Bobcats used a 15-6 fourth quarter to rally for an edge in the race for the top seed in the postseason with a six-point win over the Lady Knights Jan. 30.

Emily Peryea and Paige Chilton each scored 11 points in the win, while Danya Burl and Avery Lambert each scored 6 points, Juliana Gardner 4 and Kira LaBarge 1.

Gretchen Zalis paced the Knights with 12 points in the game as Haley Murnana added 6, Nicole Bullock 5, Caillene Allen 4, Rachel Racette 4 and Kelsey Hulbert 2.

Beekmantown 56, Peru 33 PERU — The Lady Eagles took a 30-10 lead into the locker room and did not look back in scoring a win over the Lady

Indians Jan. 27.

Brooke Bjelko led the Eagles with 20 points while Kenna Guynup had 13, Sierra Gowette 8, Alyssa Waters 7, Jordanne Manney 5, Bailee Mull 2 and Gabrielle Rowell 1.

Sam Spear scored 12 points for the Indians, while Lauren Lawliss added 11, Ally Post 6, Mairead lawliss 2 and Kaylee Padron 2.

Saranac 49, PHS 31 PLATTSBURGH — Over the middle two quarters of the game, the Lady Chiefs found their edge, outscoring the Lady Hornets 33-16 for the win Jan. 27.

Janyll Barber led the Chiefs with 15 points in the game, while the duo of Taylor Alexander and Payton Couture each scored 10. Skye O’Connell added 7 points, while Kayla Myers scored 3 with Victoria Bruno and Makenna Provost each scoring 2.

Shea Frady had 9 points for the Hornets, while Lelia Djerdour scored 8 and Cierra Branham 5,

Chazy 64, Minerva/Newcomb 20 OLMSTEDVILLE — The Lady Eagles outscored the Lady Mountaineers in all four quarters to score a win Jan. 27.

Mikayla Douglas scored 25 points to lead the Eagles to the win, while Amelia Stevens scored 9, Sara Bulriss 8, Emmy Moak 7, Mackenzie Chapman 3 and Catherine Provost 2.

Cassanrda Pratt led the Mountaineers with 5 points, while Kali Duggan scored 4, Asia Winter 4, Kiera Nunn 3, Grace Armstrong 2 and Tania Senet 2.

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Catania:Ê Ô OpportuneÊ momentÕ Ê forÊ learningÊ withÊ suspendedÊ team LPCS boy’s hockey team, as a whole, sits out three games for undisclosed disciplinary matters

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LAKE PLACID — In what many consider to be the home of hockey in the United States, news of the local high school boy’s hockey team being suspended for three games sent shockwaves through the community and region.

Lake Placid Central School Superintendent Dr. Roger Catania confirmed last week the Blue Bombers, as a team, had been suspended for an undisclosed amount of games and were facing additional measures based on an incident which occurred during the current season.

On Monday, Jan. 30, Catania said the suspension would be lifted after the three games the team had already forfeited last week, depending on completion of an “educational component.”

“The team was suspended for three games until they have successfully completed an educational component, which has involved a lot of positive discussions and presentations on building a strong and supportive team culture and establishing a climate that promotes dignity and respect for all,” Catania said. “We expect those experiences to be completed this week and that the team will be back at play this weekend.”

The team forfeited a CVAC conference game to Northeastern Clinton Jan. 25 in Rouses Point, along with non-conference games that were scheduled to be played in Lake Placid against Hilton (NY) and Greece Arcadia/Greece Olympia (near Rochester).

While the announcement of the suspension caused speculation online, Catania would not confirm if the disciplinary actions were due to hazing or another form of misbehavior.

Catania did say the purpose of the educational component of the suspension was to help the student-athletes grow together as a team.

“We see this as an opportune moment for emphasizing character, teamwork, leadership, and cooperation,” Catania said. “The boys have responded well, and I hope that this experience allows them to reflect on the many ways that teammates can lift each other up for the benefit of the entire team.”

Catania felt the suspension given to the players was the appropriate action, in the wake of some public outcry to keep the two-time defending Section VII champions out of the

The Lake Placid varsity boy’s hockey team recently received a three game suspension for disciplinary reasons. They return to the ice to continue their season this Friday.

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postseason.

“Suspending individuals or entire teams from games is not something we like to do or steps we take lightly,” Catania said.

“However, sometimes it can send a powerful message about our expectations for student-athletes. The most important thing is that we all learn from these moments and move forward better equipped for the future.”

Following this experience and the positive effect he feels it has had on the team, Catania said he could see a program like the one which has been held being out in place for all teams in the future.

“I think it is a good idea to utilize the power of the athletic

experience for teaching positive messages about life,” he said.

“As we look ahead to next season and next year we will consider adding educational experiences like this one.”

As long as the members of the hockey team have completed the program, the Blue Bombers will return to the ice Friday, Feb. 3, in a conference home game against Saranac Lake at the ‘32 Olympic arena as part of the two-night Lake Placid Winter Carnival Tournament, facing either Shaker or Niagara Falls the following day. Five games then finish out the CVAC regular season before the Section VII playoffs begin.

The Blue Bombers current record is 7-6-0 with a 4-1-0 CVAC record (including forfeits).

the lightest weight contested, giving the Eagles a 45-27 lead with two matches left, key because the Bobcats earned six points through forfeit and six more points on a Troy LaBarge pin at 106.

The macth also came down to attrition, as the Eagles scored 24 points via forfeit, compared to just 12 scored by NAC. Anthony Cartee, Jaden Maldanado and Quinton Lacey each scored pins for the Eagles, while Tyler Trombley and Dylan Guerin also scored wins for the Bobcats. Jace Fillion added three points for the Bobcats with a 6-0 decision.

in the final 15 minutes of play to rally past New Hartford Jan. 28.

Trailing in the third, team captain Christian Wawrzynski went to work, first assisting on a goal to Tyler Baker (Josh McCauley also assisted) before scoring the game-winner on an assist from Keenan Regan. Wawrzynski then assisted on the insurance goal scored by Matthew Maggy.

Regan and Nathan Hebert scored in the first two periods of play for the Eagles, while Cole Harvey had an impressive 39 saves in net.

ABOVE: NAC’s Tyler Trombley turns his opponent over to earn a pin in last week’s match between the Bobcats and Beekmantown.

WHITESBORO — Josh McCauley knows a thing or two about golden goals.

McCauley, who scored a game-winning overtime goal for Chazy during last soccer season, found the magic touch with a hockey stick, putting away a game-winner 51 seconds into over time to give the Indians a win over Whitesboro Jan. 27.Nathan Hebert scored the equalizer in the second period after the Eagles fell behind, 1-0, while Cole Harvey made 27 saves for the win.

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Boy’s indoor track

Chiefs finish season sweep PLATTSBURGH — The Saranac Chiefs finished off the 2016-17 indoor track and field season by completing the sweep of the regular season events Jan. 28.

Andrew LePage set a school record in the 1,000, while teammate Eric Delutis scored wins in the 300 and triple jump.

Cameron Duffield added a win in the 55 hurdles, with Delutis joining Rory Patterson, Bradon Goddeau and Ryan Goddeau to win the 1,600 relay. Dan Utzier scored the win in the shot put.

Daryn Nephew scored a wins Beekmantown in the 55 dash and long jump, while Caleb Moore won the 1,600 for Seton Catholic, Matthew Guski won the 3,200 for Peru and Collin Bresett scored a win for Ticonderoga in the high jump.

Girl’s indoor track

Chiefs unbeaten at PSUC PLATTSBURGH — The Lady Chiefs finished off an undefeated season at the Filedhouse Jan. 28, scoring a win in the CVAC finale.

The Chiefs used their depth to secure the win, with several athletes reaching the top of the podium. Desiree Dashnaw scored a win in the 55 hurdles, while Rachael Woodruff won the 1,500 , Logan Thatcher the shot put, Faith Haley the 600 and Nora Canning the 55 dash. Saranac also won the 1,600 relay, while Seton Catholic won the 3,200 relay and Ticonderoga the 640 relay.

Sue Sivakumaran scored a win in the 300 for Plattsburgh High, while McKenna Christiansen won the 3,000 for AuSable Valley, Maria Baker the 1,000 for PHS, Meg McDonald the high jump for Ticonderoga, Haliegh Wright the long jump for Ticonderoga and Ella Messner the triple jump for Peru.

Wrestling

Beekmantown 54, Northern Adirondack 39

— Photos from this match, taken by Jill Lobdell, can be found online at mycapture.suncommunitynews.com.

PLATTSBURGH — A back-and-forth match between the Eagles and Bobcats came down to the 99-lbs. contest as the Eagles scored a 6-point win Jan. 25.

Sawyer Bruce scored a 14-2 major decision in his match at

Boy’s hockey

Beekmantown 5, New Hartford 3 NEW HARTFORD — The Eagles scored three unanswered

Beekmantown 2, Whitesboro 1, OT

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midst of coming up with some type of niche that would appeal to residents, business owners and guests alike.

“We want to create a place where people will want to come visit,” she said. “My vision is to focus on the river, but that hasn’t been decided yet.”

What has been decided on, however, is converting the village-owned parcel on Main Street into a community park.

This has been identified as a short-term goal to kick-off the revitalization process, said Irwin.

Right now, that open green space houses a basketball court, pavilion and the Champlain Playground. Water Street wraps around the parcel connecting two homes to Main Street. Beyond that road, sits privately-owned land in front of the Great Chazy River that’s currently filled with tall grass and trees.

The parcel is a considered a floodplain, meaning no permanent structures can be built, according to FEMA regulations. So planners and village officials decided to create another park.

The basketball court, playground and pavilion would be moved deeper onto the lot to remove the tall wire fence along the sidewalk that prevents balls from going into the road and add streetscaping instead.

A canoe/kayak launch access point would be added, along with a picnic area and splash pad for kids to run around in.

With these changes, the team of consultants hopes to not only bring in new businesses, but new residents as well.

Irwin hinted to town officials to start working with realtors and housing developers to construct larger affordable homes on Prospect Street, along with “tiny homes” for millennials and seniors on Ashline Drive.

Town of Champlain resident Kiersten Brown asked the committee and firm representatives when looking into possibly constructing new homes to consider people with disabilities.

Brown said she’s been wanting to move to the village for years, but due to her husband being disabled, she’s had a difficult time finding a home without stairs that can accommodate a family of four.

Along with ADA compliant houses, Brown also asked the representatives to consider thinking of the disabled children when designing the park.

“I love the idea and I think it’s great,” she said. “But it’s not disability friendly and it’s something that needs to be addressed.”

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All these plans are not final yet, said Irwin, including converting the “ugly” Elm Street Bridge into a flower bridge.

“Don’t panic,” Irwin said. “This all is just another way to start thinking.”

The firm and committee are in the process of putting together a final draft plan, which should be completed within the next few weeks.

Several residents were excited with the plans that were presented last week, including village resident Chad Deans.

“I thought they had a lot of good ideas,” Deans said after the presentation ended. “It’s definitely going to take the village in a great direction.”

These plans can be viewed at the village office. For more information, call 518-298-4152 or visit www.vchamplain.com.

Monica Ryan of River Street Planning & Development presented the possible future revitalization plans for the village of Champlain.

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and zoning boards to develop laws for solar construction.

Those laws will need to passed and a public hearing will have to take place before anything moves forward. Permitting is also needed from the Adirondack Park Agency since the land falls within that jurisdiction. Work also needs to be done with the state to get permitting for construction, as well, said Waling, a process that can take up to two years to complete.

“We’re optimistic this will all work out,” said Waling.

OVERALL BENEFITS Councilman Dennis LaBombard questioned about how the project would benefit the town.

Waling said the solar arrays would generate property tax revenue, a figure currently undetermined unknown at this point.

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MORE CONSTRUCTION COMING No other properties in Ellenburg have been contacted for this opportunity, said Waling, but other sites within Clinton and Franklin counties have been identified for potential growth.

Waling said she preferred not to go into detail due to not approaching the town officials yet. Each site, however, will have the opportunity to carry its own solar farm.

Developing small solar farms across the state is one of the company’s goals, said Waling. “We want to generate as much solar power as possible.”

So far, the national provider has raised and invested $1.5 million in local solar. Over 4.0 gigawatts of solar farms have been deployed or are in development all over the country.

STATE-WIDE INITIATIVE Waling said this development is part of Gov. Andrew Cuo-

mo’s NY-Sun Incentive Program, a statewide initiative designed to boost the state’s solar capacity.

The overall goal of New York is to get 50 percent of the state’s electricity generated by renewable energy sources by 2030.

Back in 2015, that percentage was a little over 10 percent, according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation. Last year, that number jumped up to over 20 percent.

LOCAL EFFORTS Several “solarize” campaigns really started to kick off locally in 2015 with the Tri-Lakes, Canton and Akwesasne regions.

Early last year, the town of Plattsburgh launched the Solarize the Adirondack Coast Campaign, in which all residents and businesses owners of Clinton County and northern Essex County could participate.

Late last year, Delaware River Solar, a Sullivan-based firm, approached Mooers to place a smaller solar farm on Boas Road.

• 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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“During regents [last week], we needed about five subs,” he said. “I almost got pulled from a parent conference.

“It wasn’t easy to find them.”

Au Sable Valley Central School Superintendent Paul Savage said the school requires the presence of at least one substitute each day.

“It’s become a lot harder to fill these vacancies,” said Savage. “But we’re all competing against each other.”

SEEKING MORE PROFESSIONALS There are well over 20 school districts in the North Country, spread hundreds of miles apart, that are in need of substitutes teachers: certified and uncertified.

Several district officials said out of the few applications they do receive, a majority are from uncertified individuals.

According to the state Education Department, uncertified substitutes, regardless of whether they’re studying for one during the time of employment, are limited to working 40 days in a given school district in a school year.

School districts can obtain a waiver to exceed this limit, said Plattsburgh City School Superintendent Jay Lebrun. “We have begun applying for this waiver more frequently.”

Each school district has been trying to recruit both certified and uncertified individuals through advertising in local media outlets. None expressed having much success.

“There are less people coming out with education degrees and certificates,” said Savage. “So, it’s become a lot more difficult.”

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LONG-TIME ISSUE Most districts said this has been an ongoing issue for the past two years. Others, like Chazy Central Rural School, has noticed a decrease for the past six years.

CCRS Superintendent John Fairchild said a crunch in state funding was the main cause.

According to the New York State Comptroller Office, the state started to reduce school aid in the 2010-11 budget, where $1.4 billion was taken out. Another $2.6 million was taken out the next budget year.

Fairchild said back then, the district had to lay off several positions, even ones with tenure. Those teachers were on an on-call basis, leaving newly graduated individuals and substitutes with little to no options.

“Back then, there were some pretty massive budget cuts and lay offs,” Beekmantown Central School District Dan Mannix said. “Now, there’s so much opportunity for individuals to teach again.”

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According to the National Education Association, most New York school districts pay certified substitutes teachers anywhere between $100 to $125 a day, while noncertified individuals make around $80 a day.

AuSable Valley pays $75 for a permanent sub, one who stays within the building all day and covers what’s needed, and $65 for an on-call sub.

Beekmantown pays $105 a day for on-call subs and $115 a day for daily subs.

Marlow said Northern Adirondack is in the process of considering raising their rates again for the next school year’s budget.

“It may help, but I don’t think that’s the answer to solving this shortage,” Marlow said.

“They’re not out there and we need to come up with ways to get new people into this profession.”

Several districts mentioned their efforts working with local colleges and universities to identify ways to get more people into the education field.

In the meantime, all school district officials said they are “always” looking for substitutes.

Details of these positions, including requirements and pay rates, can be found on each district website.

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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 serve a Notice of Appearance upon the Plaintiff's attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, 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 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:

go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your The North Countryman Sun • February 4, 2017 | 15 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 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 REMILLARD FARMS, secure the sum of LLC. Art. of Org. filed $33,731.80 and record- with the SSNY on ed in Instrument Num- 12/07/16, with an exisber: 2003-00156184 in tence date of the office of the County 01/01/2017. Office: ClinClerk/City Register of ton County. SSNY desigClinton County on June nated as agent of the 6, 2003; and LLC upon whom pro(b) a mortgage bearing cess against it may be date April 16, 2004 giv- served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the en by Trudy J. Cobb, LLC, 1127 Fuller Road, Clifford Busha, Sr. and Charles C. Cobb to Citifi- Peru, NY 12972. Purnancial Company (DE) to pose: Any lawful pursecure the sum of pose. $8,106.39 and recorded NC-01/07-02/11/2017in Instrument Number: 6TC-138874 2004-00168921 in the S & N Murray Properoffice of the County ties, LLC, Arts of Org Clerk/City Register of filed with SSNY on Clinton County on April 11/30/16. Office Loca21, 2004 and which tion: Clinton County, mortgage by its terms SSNY designated as consolidated both mort- agent of LLC upon gages to form a single whom process against it lien in the amount of may be served. SSNY $41,402.61 and which shall mail a copy of promortgage was assigned cess to: The LLC, 32 to the Plaintiff herein as Pine Ridge Dr., Morlater evidenced by writ- risonville, NY 12962. ten instrument dated Purpose: to engage in June 8, 2015 and any lawful act. recorded as Instrument NC-12/31-02/04/2017Number: 2015- 6TC-140183 00272267 in the office NOTICE OF FORMATION of the County Clerk/City OF LIMITED LIABILITY Register of Clinton County on June 16, COMPANY (LLC) 2015 covering the Name: S&L Fashion premises described as Boutique, LLC Articles of Organization filed with follows: 100 Hill Street, Kee- N.Y.S. Department of State, Division of Corposeville, New York 12944 ration on 10/03/16. Ofa/k/a Town of AuSable Section 315, Block 4, fice Location: Clinton County. N.Y.S. DepartLot 1 ment of State shall mail The relief sought in the within action is final a copy of any process to judgment directing the the LLC at: 1472 Militry sale of the premises de- Turnpike, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. Purpose: To scribed above to satisfy engage in any lawful act the debt secured by the or activity. mortgage described NC-01/14-02/18/2017above.

6TC-1411 The Plaintiff makes no personal claim against any Defendants in this action except Trudy J. Cobb. #90668 NC-01/28-02/18/20174TC-142330

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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 Location: Clinton County. The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY

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 Apple Grove Apartments LLC. Filed with SSNY on 12/14/16. Office: Clinton County.

SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: PO Box 1635 Plattsburgh NY 12901. Purpose: any lawful.

NC-02/04-03/11/20176TC-142770 Carton Company LLC. Filed with SSNY on 1/11/01. Office: Clinton County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: PO Box 2520 428 Route 276 Champlain NY 12919. Purpose: any lawful.

NC-02/04-03/11/20176TC-142769 Dhani LLC. Filed with SSNY on 1/20/17. Office: Clinton County.

SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 164 Lake Street Rouses Point NY 12979. Purpose: any lawful.

NC-02/04-03/11/20176TC-142773 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY “(LLC)” Name: EverGreen Landscaping and Excavation LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on 01/17/2017. Office Location: Clinton County.

The SSNY is designated as agent of the “LLC” upon whom process against it may be served.

“SSNY” shall mail copy of any process to the LLC at: 166 Allen Hill Rd., Peru, NY 12972.

Purpose: To engage in

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY “(LLC)” Name: EverGreen Landscaping and Excavation LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on 01/17/2017. Office Location: Clinton County.

The SSNY is designated as agent of the “LLC” upon whom process against it may be served.

“SSNY” shall mail copy of any process to the LLC at: 166 Allen Hill Rd., Peru, NY 12972.

Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

NC-02/04-03/11/20176TC-142749 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 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

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 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

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 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 serve a Notice of Appearance upon the Plaintiff's attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, 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

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.

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