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Rouses Point terminates water feasibility study

Village now conducting a median income survey to apply for grants to construct a new water plant By Teah Dowling

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ROUSES POINT — Village of Rouses Point officials decided to hold off on the feasibility for the water plant due to not being eligible for grants. The almost $10 million project includes replacement of the old water plant built in 1963 and incorporation of 10 new water filters. Mayor George Rivers said the village was denied for grants due to an outdated median income survey, which was last conducted in 1990.

Median income household surveys are typically used to to get a better idea of the true income level of a community when they apply for grant funds. If the survey indicates the true incomes are lower than census data, then it frees up state and federal grant funds. If not, applying for a loan is another option. Rivers said applying for a loan wasn’t desirable at this time due to already being $2 million in debt for new water towers. After the study is completed, Rivers is hopeful the village will receive grant funding in an effort to improve water quality. Currently, the village draws water from Lake Champlain by means of a 1,3000 ft. Intake pipe. The water is filtered and chlorinated at the water plant before being pumped to the 1.5 million gallon storage tank. The water then leaves the water tank and enters the distribution system.

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“Zeus on

Cuisine Trail to head into

the loose”

Clinton County Cornell Cooperative Extension announces further agritourism development

Chazy senior class play set for April 16 and 17

CHAZY — With a ball and a little guidance, the cast practiced their roles for their upcoming play. The Chazy Rural Central School senior class is presenting “Zeus on the Loose” April 16 and 17. Teah “We’re very dedicated to this,” said Dowling Writer Hannah McCauley who plays Athena. “I think we’ve all done very well.” On March 30, the cast gathered to rehearse the second part of the 45-minute comedy that takes viewers back in time to ancient Greece on Mount Olympus when Zeus, played by Corey Ryan, ruled the gods. His nemesis Prometheus, portrayed by Gwen LaPier, attempts to take Zeus’ role as king not only to gain control, but escape his demise of having his liver pecked out by an eagle or, in this case, the school’s mascot. Once the two go missing, the family of gods get together to answer the question of the night: Where did Zeus go? Fictional baklava was served at the family gathering as the performers went from students to gods. The cast used the school lobby as a set. In a circle, a cushion

Currently, the village draws water from Lake Champlain. Over 2,000 residents drink and use this water supply.

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soccer ball was thrown to the next person meant to speak. The task was to go as fast as possible while trying to remember lines. “I have to have a conversation with myself,” said Emma Garceu, referring to her role as Artemis and her scene of talking to Ely Giroux’s character Apollo over the phone. “That’s

PLATTSBURGH — Clinton County stakeholders gathered March 31 to discuss a possible Clinton County cuisine trail. The initiative started in Essex County early this year to promote gastro- and agritourism. Now, they want to expand it into Clinton County with the help of the North Country Chamber of Commerce and interested local businesses. “The idea is to have local businesses come forward and want to promote their agricultural products,” said Jay White, president of the board of directors of Cornell Cooperative Extension in Essex County. “Agriculture in the whole North Country is worth celebrating.” White proposed two Adirondack Coast trails: one north and one south. The northern trail includes Rouses Point, Altona, Mooers, Beekmantown, Champlain, Chazy, Dannemora, Ellenburg,

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The play “Zeus on the Loose” begins with Zeus’ (Corey Ryan) nemesis Prometheus (Gwen Lapier) trying to take Zeus’ role as king. The two go missing and it’s up to the family of gods to find them. Photo by Kathryn Brown

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PUMC United Methodist Women to host retirement forum By Teah Dowling

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PLATTSBURGH — Are you on the road to retirement and have questions about what services are available? The PUMC (Plattsburgh United Methodist Union) United Methodist Women will host a senior forum this Friday to give current and soon-to-be senior citizens a chance to ask questions and express concerns in regards to retirement. Local agencies, including the Clinton County RSVP, Clinton County Office of the Aging, Senior Citizens Council and the Clinton County Joint Council for Economic Opportunity, will be present to discuss opportunities and challenges of growing old. “When it comes to retirement, there’s a lot of questions about what is available for senior citizens,” said Judy Dobbs, vice president of United Methodist Women. “There is a lot to learn.” Dobbs said there are plenty of opportunities for the elderly in Clinton County to stay active, from volunteering their time at a variety of aging programs to reading to children or adults unable to read. The Clinton County Nutri-

tion Program for the Elderly offers retirees a chance to not only enjoy a wide variety of meals on a day-to-day basis, but participate in social activities from bingo to Wii bowling. Sites include the Senior Center in Plattsburgh, Lakeview Towers in Plattsburgh, Beekman Towers in Plattsburgh, St. Patrick’s Hall in Rouses Point, St. Edmund’s Hall in Ellenburg, Dannemora Community Center and Peru Community Church Fellowship Center. “We really want to serve the older community,” said Congregate Meals Director Debbie Alexander. “We want to keep their minds and bodies up and running and we want to enrich their lives.” Several towns also offer opportunities for seniors, from trips hosted by the town of Plattsburgh to Akwesasne Mohawk Casino in Hogansburg to re-

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tiree-friendly activities at Champlain Meeting House, including author talks, paint and sips and knitting circles. Some seniors, Dobbs said, are unable to complete day-today tasks, like yard work or maneuvering around the house. These opportunities and challenges, plus more, will be presented and addressed to attendees during the forum. “We hope that we’ll have a good turnout,” she said. The forum will take place this Friday from 1 to 3 in the Plattsburgh United Methodist Church Social Hall located at 127 Beekman Street. The event is free and open to everyone. For more information, contact Dobbs at 518-566-8606.

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North Country Chamber of Commerce releases border study Champlain/Lacolle border crossers analyzed CHAMPLAIN — The North Country Chamber of Commerce has analyzed border crossing numbers at Champlain/ Lacolle for 2014, 2015 and the first two months of 2016 and sees good news in commercial traffic trends and better news than may be expected regarding car traffic and visitation by Canadians to this area. “With the exchange rate in the 25 percent range and having been upwards of 40 percent, it is common to hear perceptions that our Canadian neighbors aren’t coming anymore as a result, but that really isn’t so,” said Garry Douglas. “Looking

at U.S. Customs and Border Protection car counts at Champlain for 2014, 2015 and 2016, we see a drop of 10 percent in car traffic for 2015 compared with 2014, with an actual 10 percent increase in January 2016 compared to a year earlier. Statistics from the Canadian Border Services Agency are even more informative as they specifically count returning Canadians at Lacolle. They show day trips down just 13 percent in 2015 compared to 2014, and then up an amazing 22 percent in January of this year. One night visits in 2015 were down 8 percent and two or more night visits were down 12 percent.” “These numbers document that 85 percent to 90 percent of visitation continues, in spite of the unfavorable exchange rate.

We see this as a testament to the uniquely strong and multifaceted connections we have developed through the years between the Montreal and greater Plattsburgh regions. This constant relationship building, coupled with continuing enhancements to our attractiveness to visitors, is serving us well and providing a clear cushion during period of bad exchange rates,” said Douglas. On the commercial front, the Chamber reports that the numbers at Champlain/Lacolle show a strong increase in truck and commercial traffic of 6 percent in 2015 compared with 2014, and a stronger trend of 10 percent growth over 2015 for January and February of this year.

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PLATTSBURGH — The Autism Awareness Walk will be held Saturday, May 7, at the Clinton County Fairgrounds. Registration and a variety of fun activities will begin at 9:30 a.m. The walk will start at 11 a.m. and take place rain or shine. The route is wheelchair and stroller accessible. Participants are welcome to walk all or part of the distance. Walkers can

PLATTSBURGH — The Plattsburgh Public Library joins libraries nationwide in celebrating the dynamic changes that are happening in today’s libraries from Sunday, April 10 to 16. This is a time to highlight the changing role of libraries, librarians and library workers. The library offers access to a variety of print and digital resources, including eBooks, eMagazines and a number of quality databases that can be accessed online. Our new Youth Activity Space features a LEGO Wall and a variety of building

Adirondack Coast info series slated PLATTSBURGH — The Champlain Wine Company will host the Adirondack Coast Recreation informational series Wednesday, April 13, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Kim Rowe Manion, Patty Husband and Tom Semararo will be presenting. For more information, contact Sally Meisenheimer at 578-6396, 564-0064, champlainwinecompany@gmail.com or champlainwinecompany.com.

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Sanders supporters mobilize before New York primary Inside the North Country effort to notch New York for their Green Mountain neighbor By Pete DeMola

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PLATTSBURGH — One year after announcing their campaigns, the race for the Democratic presidential nomination has reached New York shores. The looming showdown between Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton marks what observers say is the state’s first meaningful presidential primary since 1976. Neither candidate has locked up enough support to win the nomination. With 291 delegates, New York has the nation’s second-highest total haul. Sanders supporters are fired up. Volunteers trickled into a downtown cafe on Saturday morning. A field organizer greeted them, registered their names and assigned them a “turf ” — a neighborhood containing the names of registered Democratic voters. The goal? Engage the voter. Assess which way they’re leaning in terms of candidate preference, and get them to pull the trigger for their candidate — Hopefully Bernie. Notching the Empire State in the win column, say supporters, will allow the candidate to rack up delegates — which are awarded proportionately in the state — and deal a stinging setback to Clinton, who is far ahead in the pledged delegate count, on her adopted native ground. “We believe in Bernie and his message and are trying to promote his message the best we can,” said Adam Guillette, 25, an organizer for the group Upstate NY for Bernie Sanders. Guillette cited issues like social justice, single-payer health care and the need to regulate the financial industry as being magnets that attracted previously disaffected voters to Sanders’ campaign. The Morrisonville resident also cited the candidate’s refusal to budge for issues of political expediency and accept corporate contributions. “I feel like that encourages a lot of us who have given up on politics,” Guillette said.

Although the race has been raging since last April, North Country volunteers first came together during the petition process in January. The effort was spearheaded by Maria Dezotell, a long-time Sanders supporter who will serve as a delegate during the Democratic National Convention in July. At first, she said, the goal was identifying and registering voters. The group exchanged contact info and began planning fundraising and voter registration events, including a march and “Honk for Bernie” event. They met with students and targeted local high school seniors who were eligible to vote. Dezotell collected data, which she uploaded onto the national party’s voter database, of which she has access due to her delegate status. “My relationship with Bernie justifies the real reason why I am a delegate and put time and effort for his campaign,” said Dezotell, an award-winning science teacher who met the senator after her team won a contest sponsored by his office. Dezotell, who lives in Keeseville, continues to work with his Vermont office on education and sustainability issues. Several weeks ago, with the race a little more than five weeks away, the Sanders campaign sent in a field staffer to help with organizational efforts, one of eight in the state. Now it’s about knocking on as many doors as possible and getting out the vote. “This is the first campaign where people are the organizers in their own communities,” said Dezotell. “I’ve seen a lot of enthusiasm and creativity, from canvassing and organizing debate watch parties to phone banking and face banking.” GRASSROOTS About a dozen volunteers milled in the cafe before hitting the streets. Each received a complimentary Bernie button, a list of talking points and a canvassing partner before heading out. Organizers flagged seven urban turfs containing registered Democratic voters; 11 in suburban and rural areas. Each contained 50 voters. Teams were then dispatched to make contact, including volunteers who traveled across Lake Champ-

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Over 2,000 residents drink and use this water supply through 850 service connections at a flat rate of $40 a month. In January, the village’s water department released a notice to residents about finding ways reduce the levels of total trihalomethanes in the drinking water. Trihalomethanes are a group of chemicals that are formed in drinking water during treatment by chlorine. The chlorine reacts with certain acids that are naturally-occurring organic material, such as aquatic plants, in water sources such as rivers and lakes. While the amount of trihalomethanes can change from day to day from a variety of different factors, people who drink this water for long periods of time, like 20 to 30 years, could have an increased risk of health effects, such as cancer. Chief Water Plant Operator Bryon Gelineault said in the notice said residents don’t have to avoid using the water. However, precautions can be made by drinking bottled water instead. In the meantime, village officials are working toward replacing the water plant and improve the quality of the water. The exact timeline is dependent on the success of the median income study and applying for grant funding afterwards. For more information or updates on this project, call 518-297-5502 ext. 313/330, email water@rousespointny. com or visit www.rousespointny.com.

lain from Sanders’ native Vermont. Steve Norman, a Burlington-based legal aid lawyer, has been canvassing for Sanders since 1983. “This is a great chance to take part in a presidential campaign,” he said. Earlier this year, Norman canvassed for the senator in New Hampshire, where he bested Clinton by 22 percent points. So did Andrew Pezzulo and Kate Isham, a pair of Vermont residents who were given three hours to scour a center city stretch. They studied their voter maps. Canvassing is easier in the country, said Isham, 30, an administrative assistant for a nonprofit mental health agency, because more responses are generated. City folks are less likely to be talkative. (But you have to drive everywhere, she noted.) Downtown Plattsburgh is tough turf, the pair discovered. Doors are recessed in business facades and behind industrial garages. Victorian mansions are subdivided into grotty student housing. All have flights of steep, winding stairs. The pair ascended a cigarette-scented stairway; the floor marred with scorch marks and bottle caps. “Who let you in the building?” asked a man who appeared to be renovating an empty apartment. “It was open,” Isham brightly said. The volunteers scanned their list, made sure they had the pronunciation of the occupant’s name correct, and climbed another flight of stairs. They knocked. A young woman cracked the door. “We’re with Bernie,” said Isham. “We’re just asking about which issues people care about.” The door opened wider. The woman rubbed sleep from her eyes: “Where do you vote?” she asked. “If you go to berniesanders.com, you can enter your zip code and find your polling place,” Isham said. The girl silently scanned the campaign literature, thanked the pair and shut the door. Muffled music rang out from behind a neighboring door. So did the smell of marijuana smoke.

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Corruption of power

o what extent are the candidates, the parties, the endorsers and the media willing to go to influence the American electorate in order to achieve their aspirations in the upcoming elections? To date, election year 2016 has been beyond comprehension, and it seems we are in store for many more unbelievable chapters before this story is complete. Sadly it’s all part of the posturing for power and influence and we are all guilty of playing along. With every Twitter message, political rally, news flash, poll, town hall, debate, private meeting, interview, broadcast and threat of suit or criminal charges we are hooked: hook, line and sinker. For many years a significant portion of our population ignored the elections, not interested in getting sucked into the commotion, but given the state of the economy and the tumultuous world conditions, many are making an exception this year. With the stakes now reaching a new high as a result of Justice Scalia’s untimely passing many have now come to realize we have three key branches of government hanging in the balance. At stake is more than just the White House. Key issues of importance to you will all be in play. Issues such as the rising debt, abortion, woman’s rights, climate change, health care, immigration, veterans affairs, gun control, separation of church and state, unions, trade, voting rights, affirmative action, tax reform, military action and terrorist threats, make this an election where every vote could impact your life. Is it any wonder those vying for power are pulling no punches and stooping to new lows or highs depending on your point of view? It is possible we will see both conventions contested much to the delight of the nation’s media who in past years have greatly curtailed convention coverage? In an election that began with the strong possibility of a dynasty race between another Clinton and Bush, instead we’ve seen theater, drama, record crowds, and surprises at every turn. Anything but the same old thing. So impassioned has the debate gotten that many feel if their candidate isn’t chosen they will stay home. But with so much at stake and passions running so high are we more likely to see a three or four or even five party race all the way into the fall? Let’s just hope whoever gets there has enough fight left in them to govern the country once they survive the election. Dan Alexander is CEO of Sun Community News.

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On-time budget comes at what expense?

or the sixth year in a row, state leaders have delivered a timely budget. On Monday, after getting the greenlight from the state legislature, Gov. Andrew Cuomo formally signed two of his most carefullywatched initiatives into law, enacting a statewide $15 minimum wage plan and 12-week paid family leave policy. While state legislators were familiar with the broad contours of the proposals, details remained scant until the eleventh-hour when the freshly-inked bills sailed across lawmaker desks. With the April 1 deadline looming, lawmakers were expected to cast their votes within hours on legislation that will undoubtedly transform the private sector. Bills ordinarily require three days of debate, a requirement embedded in the state constitution. But a mechanism called the message of necessity allows the governor to force immediate votes on legislation. That’s what happened last week… and what has happened each year for the past four years. While vital to the sound operation of our state, passing an on-time budget doesn’t really necessitate Cuomo waving his magic wand — or in this case, pen — invoking his special powers. Government watchdog groups have described the practice of prioritizing timeliness over policy details as “political theater.” Assemblyman Dan Stec (R-114th-Queensbury) has also pointed out the

folly of shoving policy through, a process he said keeps pending legislation shielded from lawmakers, the public and the press alike. We agree. This isn’t the first time the governor has evoked this executive perk. You might recall the SAFE Act, the gun control legislation the governor pushed through within weeks of a deadly 2012 mass shooting. Lawmakers never had a chance. Three years later, details on the controversial policy continue to trickle out. Gov. Cuomo deserves respect for righting a budget process that has historically been dysfunctional. And it should be noted that his predecessors have used the device far more than he has. But we also think sweeping changes in state policy, especially when they’re hammered out by three men in a room, is problematic. Perhaps it doesn’t rise to the occasion of mustache-twirling villainy, but certainly is opaque and questionable — especially considering the fetid gutter that constitutes Albany politics. The New Yorkers who have repeatedly raised concerns about these policies, which are now law, deserve better. The Sun Community News Editorial Board is comprised of Dan Alexander, John Gereau, Pete DeMola and Keith Lobdell. We value your opinion and want to hear from you. Drop us a line on our new Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, or email us at johng@suncommunitynews.com.

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Trump, a national obsession To the Editor: Donald Trump? There’s almost nothing else people want to talk about these days. Where’s this national obsession taking us? People love the guy because he’s “not establishment.” Last week a writer enthused that he was the first such candidate in U.S. history. I don’t know where that leaves men such as Washington, Jackson, Lincoln, Perot or Debs. Are Ted Cruz, Rand Paul and Bernie Sanders “establishment”, too? Anyway, when Trump talks he sounds just like the rest of us, right? Or maybe the guy on the bar stool next to us just before the 2 a.m. call. But does that mean we want a president who curses, mocks and stammers disjointed, incomplete sentences in his public pronouncements? Well, Trump embodies and channels our collective anger, doesn’t he? I don’t know about you, but I seldom make my best decisions in anger. It’s hard to believe that Trump is really the conservative he says he is, or even a Republican, since he’s never been one before now. But, I admit, people can change. It’s just that he seems to be campaigning against the things he spent his life doing. If you close your eyes, it’s almost like he’s campaigning against himself. And Mr. Trump, when you’re waving your “family” Bible at the crowds, couldn’t you please at least get one that doesn’t look like it’s still in the cellophane wrapper? Last time I looked, it’s not just angry men who vote. If half of Republican women are going to refuse to vote for Trump (as a recent poll shows), because of the way he speaks about women, incites his supporters to violence, laughs at the lame, and ridicules decent people; then is it going to be possible for him to carry even a single state in November? I can’t think of a better way to roll out the red carpet for President Hillary Clinton, who is otherwise the most beatable candidate in decades. They say Hillary might even be indicted before the election. But Mr. Trump goes her one better. He already has a trial date set for committing fraud with “Trump University.” It’s scheduled to begin right after the primaries end. Perfect timing.

Trump is like a pied piper, leading us toward an election debacle that’ll likely cause the Republican Party to lose the senate and perhaps the house, too, and eventually lead to a Supreme Court almost entirely absent of constitutionalists. I believe Trump’s nomination will spell the end of the Republican Party, which ultimately might be a good thing, assuming the Republic can survive long enough to weather the changing of the guard. Maybe we need to think this through a little more carefully. Jon Voorhees Indian Lake

Minimum wage hike will aid job growth To the Editor:

I’m writing this in response to the letter, “Minimum wage increase will curb job growth, kill small businesses” submitted by Fred Erickson, of Chestertown. You sir, are 100 percent wrong: This will not kill job growth and it will not kill small businesses. If the small businesses were 100 percent ready for a day like this, then the owners would and can start paying that wage per hour. Second, there has been a lot of misinformation that has been put out there by many people, including Rep. Elise Stefanik. This is to set the record straight about this issue and will give anyone a better fighting chance to get out of poverty and to get off of welfare. Why is there 60 percent of the people on welfare without any hope of a better future: Is it because the jobs market is so bad? Why have people who cannot get a fair job get off of that and go without? In closing, this will put more money back into the economy and it will also generate more jobs creation then ever before people. The small business owners should have prepared for this day to happen, period. Christopher “Hawkeye” Bennett, Olmstedville

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Sign petition to protect our borders

To the Editor: I am writing out of concern that America must be restored. It developed the strongest civilization in history, but is approaching collapse from diversity, migrants and outsourcing. The methods keeping it strong have been lost. Most migrants want free aid and state desire, even duty, to build their ways in America despite having a responsibility to assimilate. Most consider kids a method to gain aid, overwhelm America, and insert their ways. Cities resemble foreign nations with 172 different cultures and languages. Unlawful migrants cost $6.3 trillion yearly. History has proved all nations that did not enforce assimilation, accommodated minorities and turned diverse or multicultural taking infinite migrants who wanted their ways from anywhere have collapsed. Outsourcing is ruining America by surrendering jobs. It destroyed 3.2 million in 2001 alone. It is time to revive America using power of numbers on petitions. I ask all citizens to help. I and a colleague have built many petitions like: Ban entry into America and close the borders to stop illegal immigration and, reverse and outlaw all American outsourcing, to recover jobs. Please sign and spread each petition by Facebook, MySpace and Twitter. They are available on the petition2congress website and ALPHA00102 YouTube/Dailymotion pages. Working together, We The People can revive the founding principles America was built on. This will restore U.S. greatness and the freedoms and happiness that we all enjoy. Kyle J. Henrichs Anaconda, MT

Never Trump

To the Editor: I spent 24 years of service to our country in the USAF. I served for myself, family, and fellow Americans to keep the barbarians at the gates; protecting our freedoms of speech, religion, the press and the pursuit of happiness. Today, I am exercising freedom of speech to declare to my fellow Republicans that I cannot support Mr. Donald Trump to represent our party in the coming race for president. My greatest political disappointment was the defeat of Sen. John McCain in the 2008 Presidential election. I was also very disappointed more recently when Mr. Trump disregarded Sen. McCain’s service by implying that he was not a war hero because he was captured by the North Vietnamese. I realized that Mr. Trump, a man who has not served his country in any way, had no idea of how difficult it must have been during five years of captivity for Sen. McCain to remain a strong patriot who inspired the other captives. Now that Mr. Trump has talked about leaving NATO and possibly allowing Japan, South Korea, and others to have nuclear weapons, I realize that he also has no idea about how to defend our country. But it also really bothers me that he has a lack of respect and common courtesy for those who dare to disagree with him. I guess freedom of speech is not a high priority for him, unless of course it is his speech. For me, our freedoms guaranteed under the Constitution and Bill of Rights are the most precious gift our founding fathers gave to us. Therefore if you choose to use your freedom to vote for Mr. Trump, I respect your right to do so, even if I disagree with you. But I ask you, would Mr. Trump respect your exercise of such freedom if you did not support him? Or would you be just another person to disparage, call names, and crudely verbally attack, like Senator Rubio, former Governor Jeb Bush, Senator Cruz and so many women that I have lost count. Exercise your right to vote as I will; but I will never vote for Mr. Trump, even if it means another Democrat in the White House. Yes, I believe they will preserve our freedoms better than Mr. Trump will. Joseph D. Dumoulin Lt. Col., USAF, Retired Jay

Thank you from the WPTSO

To the Editor: The Westport Parent Teacher Student Organization (WPTSO) would like to thank the entire community and businesses for supporting, participating and volunteering in our recent fundraising efforts: the Book Fair, the Fly Like an Eagle Fun Run, the Dance Party and most recently, the Volleyball Tournament. All the funds raised from these events go directly to support and nourish all aspects of the educational and social environment at Westport Central School. Westport Parent Teacher Student Organization - WPTSO

Fear of violent refugees “unrealistic”

To the Editor: Regarding Bill Bendel’s letter, “Taking in refugees: Politically correct or just naive?” Bill Bendel’s criticism of the Sun Community News Editorial Board’s editorial (“Taking in refugees will be good for the Adirondack Park”) is so far removed from reality, it would be more appropriate for The Onion. In fact, his allegation about Dearborn, Michigan adopting Sharia law was lifted from the National Report, which prides itself on its outrageous fictional satire. I live in Old Forge and run a business here, and your editorial is spot-on. Mr. Bendel, if you really believe everything you wrote, I’ve got a bridge in Brooklyn that I’d like to sell to you-cheap! While Al Baker’s similarly-critical letter is at least more based in reality,

he overstates, by a tremendous margin, the actual threat from foreign-born terrorists to American civilians. If you look back over the past decade, the odds of being killed here by a foreign-born terrorist is significantly less than being shot and killed by a toddler, and would not come close to being among the top 500 causes of death in this country. That threat has been hyped by our government-military-industrial-security complex, so it isn’t surprising that so many people, like Mr. Baker, have this unrealistic fear. But there are thousands of things that Americans could do to make themselves safer in far more effective ways than blocking refugees from coming here. It has been pointed out that there has been only one period in American history when undocumented immigrants posed a real threat to Americans who were already here, and that was when the original settlers came here from Europe! Ray Smith Old Forge

Keep the arts alive!

To the Editor: I am the Arts Grant Coordinator for the Adirondack Quad-County Decentralization Grant Program administered by the Arts Center in Blue Mountain Lake and made possible through the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. I want to thank all of the organizations and artists who applied for the 2016 Decentralization Grant from Essex County. The Arts Center was able to award over $28,000 to 14 projects in Essex County for this granting cycle. For a full list of the projects awarded, please visit our website at adirondackarts.org. Please feel free to email me any time throughout the year with questions about fundable projects or for more information on the granting process at kathy@adirondackarts.org. I’d also like to thank the Essex County Board of Supervisors for allowing me to acknowledge the program and recipients at a recent board meeting in Elizabethtown. I’m looking forward to working with you all again on 2017 arts projects. Keep the arts alive! Kathleen Recchia DEC Grant Coordinator

Community theatre depends on community support

To the Editor: We at the Our Town Theatre Group would like to thank Sun Community News, the Lower Adirondack Region Arts Council, the New York State Council on the Arts and Basil and Wicks, as well as all of our generous contributors and community business sponsors and supporters for making “Morning’s at Seven,” our first production of Our Town Theatre Group’s 20th Season, such a great success! Community theatre depends on its community for survival and we’ve been very fortunate in having the help and support of so many wonderful people. Mary Anne Gruen Our Town Theatre Group

Elizabethtown voters lack privacy

To the Editor: On Election Day, residents of Elizabethtown do not have privacy when filling out their ballots. The privacy of the voting booth, which voters in other towns have, is not available to voters in Elizabethtown, the County Seat. Elizabethtown citizens vote in the town hall meeting room, which is too small to hold the standard, curtained voting booths. These curtained booths offer both privacy and prevent voters from being distracted by lines of people at the inspector’s tables. Instead, in Elizabethtown, there are two small tables, side by side, near the back door. As people fill out their ballots, the public enters and exits through the door. Low plastic walls (chest high) on three sides separate these two polling spaces. When a voter finishes filling in the ballot at one table, they must walk behind the voter who is still filling out their ballot at the next table. Ballots being filled out are visible to other people. In addition, the low partitions expose the person voting to the line of people waiting to sign in. This voting in an open room, without privacy curtains, can make a voter feel conspicuous, rushed and distracted by others who are talking to the inspectors, and friends. All voters should be able to vote behind a privacy curtain. 800 people are registered to vote in Elizabethtown, and over 500 show up regularly to cast their ballots. The lack of space and the resulting lack of privacy make it imperative that the Board of Elections relocate the voting place to a larger location in Elizabethtown. There are other places in Elizabethtown big enough to accommodate the curtained voting booths. Two possible locations are the Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School or the Elizabethtown Fire Hall. A public school is used in Ticonderoga and a fire hall is used Crown Point, so there should be no problem moving the polling place to one of these larger locations for the up coming elections. If you want the same privacy, which is provided to other voters in other towns, call the Board of Elections at 873-3476 or 873-3478 and let them know how you feel. Harry Gough Elizabethtown

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Little Bits Kaye’s 90th birthday Gordie Little

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or our family, April 14 will be tantamount to all the holidays together. Catherine M. Little will celebrate her 90th birthday with family and friends at our house. I call her Catherine the great. She is my wife. If you’re a regular reader of this column, you know about Kaye, born in a massive April snowstorm on property that is now Camp Jericho off the Rand Hill Road. I have always had the highest regard for the distaff side and I suppose it began with my mother who read the Holy Bible and the Reader’s Digest to me before I was weaned. Genesis, Chapter 1, verse 3: “And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.” My mother said “light” was my first word. I have embraced a brilliant portion of the light for the past 42 years since Kaye and I were married in the Old Base Chapel. Most of you know her as the source of my strength. She accepted me into her arms and we melded our families into what I have referred to as a winning combination involving 13 children. We now celebrate 20 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren. She takes little credit, but I sing her praises at every opportunity. She has always been by my side in ways you might not know. She laid out my clothes each day when I worked on the radio. White shirt, necktie, sport coat, matching trousers and socks. They were all lined up on the bed every morning. She took pride in presenting me to the public on a pedestal that I didn’t always deserve. When I began writing seriously, she critiqued every word and still does. She shuns the spotlight, while herself offering a bright source of my light. Having been raised in a preacher’s home, I gained an early appreciation for the Holy Bible and grew up with the King James version. Case in point? A passage in Proverbs that epitomizes the old saying, “A good woman is hard to find.” King James translated it as, “Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.” A modern version reads, “A good woman is hard to find, and worth far more than diamonds.” Today, I opened a Holy Bible given to me by my late father with his hand-written message inside: “Gordon, I couldn’t face up to life without the words of this book— read it carefully and prayerfully— Dad.” Yes, I have sung the “Hymn to a Good Wife” over and over and have embraced the modern translation that says, “Her husband trusts her without reserve, and never has reason to regret it. Never spiteful, she treats him generously all her life long.” I especially love the end: “The woman to be admired and praised is the woman who lives in the Fear-of-God. Give her everything she deserves! Festoon her life with praises!” I can’t think of a better way than to say it right here: Happy birthday, my darling and thank you for saving me from certain degradation. Columnist Gordie Little may be reached at gordie@suncommunitynews.com.

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EYE ON THE ARTS

Passion

an Gogh once said that it is “good to love many things … whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is well done.” Passion is essential to more than art: it is essential to living a fulfilled life. To be passionate is to be driven to do more, driven to be more. And while staying home is comfortable and relaxing, it oftentimes takes more to get inspired. It takes venturing out; it takes experiencing something new or something unique and broadening one’s interests. One of the great things about the Adirondacks is the plentiful opportunities around to do so. Here are a few events happening around the area this week. Attend one and who knows – passion may be inspired where you once thought there was none. The Adirondack Shakespeare Company will return to The Upper Jay Art Center with a performance of “The Merchant of Venice” on April 9. “The Merchant of Venice” follows a merchant in 16th-century Venice who must default on a large loan provided by an abused Jewish moneylender. The play was first performed in 1605. The ADK Shakespeare Company was formed in May of 2008. Since then, co-founders Patrick Siler and Tara Bradway have worked to grow the Shakespeare project into a flourishing not-for-profit, professional theatre company serving the Adirondacks. The company’s performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and free for children under twelve. For more information, contact the Upper Jay Art Center at (518) 946-8315. John Nemeth will perform at Saranac Lake’s BluSeed Studios on April 11. John Nemeth, winner of the 2015 BMA’s Best Blues/Soul Album, has been described as one of the “new faces of soul and blues.” Nemeth has been nominated for over 14 awards. The concert starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18 for non-members. Reservations can be made by calling BluSeed Studios at 518891-3799 or by emailing admin@bluseedstudios.org. The Champlain Valley Film Series will screen “BROOKLYN” at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall on April 9. The Academy Award-nominated film follows the deeply moving, passionate love story of a young Irish immigrant in 1950s Brooklyn. This one-time screening will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for minors. For more information, contact info@ cvfilms.org. On April 14, the Crandall Public Library in Glens Falls will host a concert by Canadian folk band Ozere. Ozere takes equal inspiration from chamber groups and folk bands, combining bluegrass, Celtic, jazz, Klezmer, Afro Cuban and classical music to create a unique sound. Drawing comparisons to the Goat Rodeo Sessions and Tin Hat Trio, Ozere has garnered much acclaim following the release of their debut full-length album,“Finding Anyplace,” in October 2015. Tickets to the show are free. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. This concert is part of the Folklife Concert Series, produced by the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library, and made possible in part by the Friends of Crandall Public Library and the New York State Council on the Arts Folk Arts Program. For more information, contact the library at 518-792-6508. Ahead of Mother’s Day on May 8, the Strand Center for the Arts in Plattsburgh will offer two crafting classes for children. The first class will show attendees how to make a clay flower pot using the slab and mold technique. This class, ages five and up, will be held on April 10 at 9 a.m. Reservations are $35 and include all materials. The second class will focus on paper sten-

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cils, wallpaper and craft foam. It will also be held on April 10, starting one hour later at 10 a.m. Reservations for this class are $45 and also includes all materials. For more information, or to reserve a spot in one of these classes, contact the Strand at 518-563-1604. The Ticonderoga “Best 4th In The North” Committee, a subcommittee of the Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership, will hold their annual Best 4th Fundraiser at The Pub in Ticonderoga on April 9. Guest bartenders will take over the bar from 6 to 9 p.m., with all tips going to benefit the Best 4th in the North celebration. The night’s schedule currently includes Mickey Fitzgerald and Toby Herbert from 6 – 6:45 p.m., Francine Burke and Beth Ross from 6:457:30 p.m., Bob and Tom Dedrick from 7:30 – 8:15 p.m., with Eric Rich and Corey Thompson closing. During the event, the committee plans to announce the 2016 Grand Marshal. The Best 4th In the North Celebration attracts many visitors to the Ticonderoga area every year, which supports local businesses and the local economy. The 2016 Best 4th In The North Celebration will take place July 1-4, 2016 with a grand fireworks display, parade, DJ, live music, food, vendors, rides, games and more. The celebration costs $30,000 every year, much of the funding coming from the committee’s fundraising efforts. For more information, visit best4thinthenorth.com or contact the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce at 518-585-6619. From April 9 – 23, The Shirt Factory Gallery in Glens Falls will have on display an exhibit featuring four diverse artists. The exhibit combines art by painters Betsy Brandt and Laura Von Rosk with work by sculptors Russell Serrianne and Dolores Thomson. An opening reception will be held on April 9 from 5 – 7 p.m. For more information on the reception or the exhibit itself, call the Shirt Factory Gallery at 518-636-5939 or visit shirtfactorygallery.com. Piano by Nature will present two performances of Mark Shilansky’s “Fugue Mill” at the Historic Hand House in Elizabethtown. Mark Shilansky’s “Fugue Mill” weaves jazz through the fabric of Americana, world, and classical music, creating a complex yet attractive blend of musical and improvisational styles. Members of the group combine their wide-ranging experience playing with such artists as Luciana Souza, Esperanza Spalding, and Darol Anger into a musical mélange that explores diverse idioms, linked through improvisation and groove. The first show will be held on April 9th at 7 p.m., the next on April 10th at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for all students 15-and-under. For more information, call 518-962-8899 or visit pianobynature.org. www.suncommunitynews.com/A&Efor the latest events

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difficult.” Most students said they had no problem becoming their characters. Spencer Rogers embraces his character Poseidon by talking like a god of the sea, in his classmates words, a pirate. “Sometimes it turns out Russian,” he laughed. “But it just comes naturally to me.” Other students, like Tyler Hicks who portrays Hephaestus the craftsman god, doesn’t resemble their character in real life. Hephaestus is booksmart and bashful while Hicks is more social and into sports. “I do my school work,” he chuckled. “But that’s about it.” Most of the students agreed the reason they took part in this play was to have a little fun before graduation. “We’re getting toward the end of our senior year,” Rogers said. “Why not do this?” For a majority of the kids, this is not only their first play, but their first time really getting to know for the first time — some of which who attended school together for 13 years. “It’s been fun to hang out with people we don’t normally spend time with,” said Morgan Collins, who plays Aphrodite, “especially during our senior year.” The play is being put on to help raise money for future senior class activities, including their senior trip white water rafting on Hudson River and purchase of caps and gowns for graduation. Director Kathryn Brown said she’s very proud of all the students participating in the play. “The kids have been really good about making all the rehearsals despite of everything going on,” she said. “They’ve done an awesome job.” So, why go? “It’s short, sweet and sassy,” said McCauley. “Plus, you get free ice cream,” Garceau added. �Zeus on the Loose� will be showcased April 16 at 7 p.m. and April 17 at 2 p.m. in the Chazy Rural Central School auditorium. Free ice cream sundaes, provided by Stewart�s, will be served before the play. A presentation will also be shown to introduce the gods and goddesses of the play. It costs $5 per individual and $15 per family.

The Chazy Rural Central School senior class said they had no troubles getting into their characters for their upcoming play “Zeus on the Loose.” Photo by Kathryn Brown

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Mooers and Lyon Mountain. The southern trail covers Plattsburgh, Peru, Morrisonville, Redford, Saranac, Black Brook, Schuyler Falls and Keeseville. Farmer’s markets, restaurants, farm stands, food producers, craft beverage industries and more are eligible to make their business a stop on the trail. County Legislator Christopher Rosenquest of Conroys Organics was one of the first attendees to raise his hand to join the initiative. “This trail will help bring more people to the region,” he said. “To be part of this is key for my personal growth and growth of other stakeholders.” Kristy Kennedy, director of tourism for the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau, said agritourism is the second largest revenue generator for the region, with the first being manufacturing. “Agritourism is one of our core strengths,” she said. “This is going to help further economic development.” Tom Frey, owner of Elfs Farm Winery & Cider House, expressed his interest with joining in as well. “I think it’s an awesome and powerful concept,” he said. EXPANSION OF TRAILS Last month, the committee recommended adding two more trails in Essex County. The first trail, known as the Champlain Valley Cuisine Trail, will go from Ticonderoga to Keeseville, following routes 22 and 9N. The second one, called the Ausable Valley Cuisine Trail, will start in Keeseville and go along Route 9N to Keene, Route 73 to Lake Placid and Route 6 to Saranac Lake. White also announced the interest in establishing a trail in Franklin County. Led by Ernest Hohmeyer of Lake Clear Lodge & Retreat, a group of visionaries are working with the committee to establish a trail in their county. THE PROCESS

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The next steps in the Clinton County cuisine trail involve identifying more participating businesses and establishing routes. Due to increased interest among Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties, White intends to form a non-profit organization called the Adirondack Cuisine Trail Organization to run all the trails. He said it should take up to six to eight weeks to establish the group. White hopes to apply for the Clinton County cuisine trail by this June or July. A meeting is set to take place April 13 at 4:30 p.m. at the North Country Chamber of Commerce to discuss these topics. Kennedy said parties interested in joining the trail and attending the next meeting should contact the North Country Chamber of Commerce at 518-563-1000. “We’re starting this from the ground up,” she said. “We’re hopeful more businesses will join in.”

Jay White, president of the board of directors of Cornell Cooperative Extension announced the possibility of forming a Clinton County cuisine trail. The trail would go from Rouses Point to Keeseville, separated by a northern and southern route, and contain a variety of craft brewers, restaurants, farm stands and more. Photo by Teah Dowling

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2016 North Countryman Spring Sports Preview

Northeastern Clinton Cougars Cougar tennis team helped by new faces, warm temps By Keith Lobdell

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CHAMPLAIN — One thing about the preseason in 2016 is, everyone is going to have had plenty of time to get their practice in. So is the case at Northeastern Clinton, where favorable late winter temperatures led to teams being able to take to the outdoors sooner than many can remember. According to Cougar varsity tennis coach Nicholas Trombley, the team has taken full advantage. “The Cougars teams have had a great start to the year,” Trombley said. “Getting on the courts early has been a plus, and returning players are showing promise. Trombley said the team has also benefitted from an influx of new members, which he hopes will translate into a competitive feel in practice to help prepare for the league season. “Many new faces have decided to play tennis this year, and despite little match experience, show a lot of hope for good results this year,” he said. “Our team goals for the year are to improve every day, practice with purpose, and respect each other, opponents, and the game of tennis.”

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Cougars hope bats can bring more runs

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CHAMPLAIN — The Northeastern Clinton varsity baseball team needs to find some offense in 2016 as they look to compete in the CVAC and Class B. “We will have to be able to produce more runs than we did last year, but continue to take pride in our pitching and defense,” said head coach Jeff Norton. “We made great progress as a program last year, on which we are looking to build and surpass this season. We hope to improve in each area of the game, which hopefully translates to more success in the win column.” Norton said the team is comprised of versatile athletes who can play multiple positions on the field with a lot of team speed. However, he feels the team will have to work on run production and youth, with only two seniors and five other players who have varsity experience. “Much of our success will come down to our two seniors, Cam (Hurlburt) and Alex (Houghton),” Norton said. “They will have a lot of pressure on them to produce runs andbe effective on the mound, but most importantly lead our very young team. They have been doing a great job motivating and demanding a high level of effort in our preseason practices.” Norton said through the >> See COUGARS | pg. 17

Cougar boys tennis Player

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Gavin Landole

Devin McManus

Nguyen Ngo

Troy Tetreault

Devan Boutin

Jacob Mousey

Michael Kopp

Luke MacDougal

Justin Pennington

Patrick Polniaszek

Ian O’Donnell

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Melany Adams

Katie Matott

Emily Sample

Gina Bogasarov

Rylee Pisonneault

Danielle Rabideau

Elizabeth Roberts

Emily Stiles

Skylynn Thompson

Meara McManus

Hannah Parsons

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Madalyn Tucker

Lady Cougars look to play well into the postseason By Keith Lobdell

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CHAMPLAIN — The Northeastern Clinton varsity softball program will count on a core of experienced players as they start the 2016 season. “This year’s team consists of six seniors, who with their great attitudes and strong leadership qualities hope to lead us long into the postseason,” head coach Carrie McComb said. “Last year’s CVAC MVP, Madalyn Tucker, returns for her fourth year behind the plate. She is joined by our returning infield with Madison Dumas at first, Dakota Morrison at second, Casey Frederick at third and Shaylyn Rowe at shortstop.” McComb said along with the six seniors, the team will have one junior and three sophomores who will all be able to contribute.

“They are all strong athletes that will share pitching and outfield duties along with Talia Perrea, our lone returning outfielder,” McComb said.

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Casey Frederick

Shaylyn Rowe

Madalyn Tucker

Maadison Dumas

Dakota Morrison

Talia Perrea

Brianna Forkey

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Arleigh Lafountain

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Katrina Emrich

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Hannah Gordon

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Chazy Central Eagles Eagles bring plenty of experience back to the field By Keith Lobdell

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CHAZY — In Section VII and MVAC baseball, the game can become an arms race with teams looking for as many pitchers as possible. In Chazy, head coach Brian Norcross knows he will have a good collection of talent on the mound. “We hope to be very competitive this season as we return three starting pitchers from last season along with seven starters overall,” Norcross said. “I look forward to solid pitching all season long and consistent defense.” While Norcross believes the Eagles will be able to prevent runs from coming across the plate, the team will have to work on scoring runs. “We will need to improve our offensive production as we really struggled at the plater last season,” he said. “The loss of Josh Barriere’s offense will be tough to replace.” Defensively, Norcross believes the team will be very versatile, with several players who will be able to move around the diamond. “We are expecting solid seasons from returning players Kade Collins, Ben Norcross, Ed Bocker, Austin Gravelle and Noah Moak,” Norcross said. “We are also excited for younger players Josh McCauley and McClain Dudyak to contribute every day.”

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Austin Gravelle

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Kyle Drake

Noah Moak

Hunter Thomas

Josh McCauley

Kade Collins

Ed Bocker

Brendan Hosler

Kyle Cahoon

Bryan McAfee

Ben Norcross

McClain Dudyak

Preston Laurin

Coach: Brian Norcross

Baseball schedule

Monday, April 11...vs Crown Point, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 13...vs Minerva/Newcomb, 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 18...at Crown Point, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21...vs Griffins, 4:30 p.m. Monday, May 2...at Johnsburg, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 4...at Keene, 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 6...vs Keene, 4:30 p.m. Monday, May 9...at Griffins, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11...at Schroon/Bolton, 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 13...vs Indian Lake/Long Lake, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14...vs Wells, 4:30 p.m.

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CHAZY — After two years in an assisting role, Chazy varsity softball head coach Liz Garrand has returned to the bench as the team’s skipper. “Although I was able to stay involved as a base coach for games and help out at a few practices, it feels great to have the full time commitment and responsibility for these girls,” Garrand said. “We have a promising season ahead of us.” Garrand said the Eagles return seven players from the 2015 squad, along with newcomers who have been in the program for several years. “Though we a have a few starters to replace this year, we are confident that our team will be competitive in our division,” she said. “Advancing through sectional play is or main goal for this year.”

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Taylor Stalker

Steffaney Jabaut

Bailey Pepper

Jessica Barcomb

Taylor Laurin

Conner LaPierre

Desirae Kryvanis

Megan Knight

Sara Bulriss

Sadie Garceau

Terrah Jabaut

Lydia West

Hannah Booth

Abby Gonyo

Emmy Moak

Coach: Liz Garrand

Softball schedule

Monday, April 11...vs Crown Point, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 13...vs Minerva/Newcomb, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 15...at Willsboro, 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 18...at Crown Point, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20...vs Willsboro, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21...vs Griffins, 4:30 p.m. Monday, May 2...at Johnsburg, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 4...at Keene, 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 6...vs Keene, 4:30 p.m. Monday, May 9...at Griffins, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11...at Schroon/Bolton, 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 13...vs Indian Lake/Long Lake, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14...vs Wells, 4:30 p.m.

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Northern Adirondack Bobcats Bobcats look to be atop crowded Class D field By Keith Lobdell

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ELLENBURG — In perhaps the deepest class in Section VII baseball in a number of years, the Northern Adirondack varsity baseball team, the defending Class C champions, will look to earn the Class D belt. “We are very excited to get going,” head coach Dennis LaBarge said. “They are a great group of kids who love to play baseball. After winning last years Class C title the boys will be moving to Class D come sectional time this year.” LaBarge said the Bobcats will have depth on the mound. “Josh Juntunen, Stephen Peryea and Bailey Cross will be the starting pitchers coming out of the gate,” he said. “Noah Lambert, Cameron Coty and Brett Juntunen will also spend time on the mound. Bryce LaBarge is back as the starting catcher.” Josh Juntunen, LaBarge, Cross and Peryea, who collected the sectional-winning hit against perennial champion Ticonderoga last season, will be looked upon to lead the team offensively, as well. Cameron Coty, Noah Lambert and Blake Forkey will also be key at the plate. “Eric Weaver, Austin LaBarge, Alex Pecore and Keegan Kwetcian will all be looking to contribute to this years Bobcat team when they get their chance,” LaBarge said. “Although it won’t be easy, the team is looking forward to having a nice regular season and then gaining some momentum to make another run at a sectional title.”

Bobcats baseball No.

Player

Cody Peryea

Stephen Peryea

Brett Juntunen

Austin LaBarge

Joshua Juntunen

Cameron Coty

Eric Weaver

Alex Pecore

Noah Lambert

Bryce LaBarge

Blake Forkey

Bailey Cross

Keegan Kwetcian

Northern Adirondack send a pair of doubles teams we sent to the NYSPHSAA state tennis tournament in Flushing. From left, Scott Kellett, Jared Brunell (1st team), Coach Bushey, Steven and Ethan Warick, the state qualifier champions. Photo provided

Bobcats primed for strong tennis season By Keith Lobdell

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ELLENBURG — The Northern Adirondack boys varsity tennis team lost four players between graduation and not returning to the squad, but have a solid core returning, including the state qualifying doubles team of Steven and Ethan Warick. “We return three of the four players from the two top doubles teams that went to the NYSPHSAA Tennis Tournament last year,” Head coach John Schulz said. “Jared Brunelle returns along with Steven and Ethan. Along with new comers

Darien Valasquez and Brandon Labombard, the boys should compete well in League play. As always the weather is hindering practice with limited outdoor play. But because most teams suffer the same fate it is pretty much even in the league.”

Bobcats tennis Jared Brunelle Steven Warick Steven Mitchell Jacob Spear Josh Forcier

Cristien Gonya Ethan Warick David Griffin Parker Brassard Darien Valasquez Brandon Labombard Coach: John Schulz

A lot of fresh faces on the court for the Lady ‘Cats By Keith Lobdell

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ELLENBURG — The Northern Adirondack varsity girls tennis program will be looking for fresh faces to make big contributions in 2016. “Of the high school players, five have had one year of experience and two are new to the program,” head coach John Schulz said. “Having lost two graduating seniors, we will be asking relatively inexperienced players to step up. While

it is early in the season it appears that we have some fast learners so we will hopefully field an enthusiastic and competitive team.”

Lady Bobcats tennis

Skyllar Rabatoy Elizabeth Nichols Madison Peryea Carley Premo Aiden Lambert Alexandria Roberts

Taylair Garrand

Lillian LaValley

Izabelle Almodovar

Taylor Nichols

Makenna Magee

Alana Vassar

Jazlyn Pratt

Kylie Vassar

Paige Chilton

Coach: John Schulz

Alexis LaFave

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Cougars aiming low — as in Lady Cougars hope to break Cougars look to improve times, distances on the track low rounds — for new season records on the track this season

By Keith Lobdell

CHAMPLAIN — The 2016 Northeastern Clinton track and field team has prepared for the season with the goal of improving upon their 2015 record and adding to their personal bests. “I expect this team to improve upon last year’s record,” head coach Luke Connell said. “The returning players have great skill in place. The newcomers have a lot of talent and could have great success. This team will continue to improve as the year moves forward. We are a young team with a good bit of talent. I think the youth of this team will help us now and as they settle in throughout the year.”

CHAMPLAIN — The Northeastern Clinton varsity golf team wants to lower their scoring averages this season in order to compete in the Champlain Valley Athletic Conference. “By improving our individual scoring averages, we should also be able to improve our record from last season, as well,” said coach Matt Fredette. “We should be led this season by seniors Matt Snide and Ryan Savage. I think there will also be some good depth to our team with up-and-coming players like Noah Dupee, Anthony Barcomb, Elijah Cameron, Ryley Duffy, Nick Rowe and Mathieu Forkey competing to complete the lineup.”

Cougars track and field

Cougar Golf

CHAMPLAIN — The Northeastern Clinton girls varsity track and field team will bring some strong, experienced athletes into the new year, including a state place finisher. “Jessica Cartier was last year’s Section VII champion in the 400 hurdles and placed at the state meet in Albany,” head coach Ann Lynch said. “Val Simmon, formerly of Plattsburgh High, is back out to throw. We expect to see both of these athletes break school and possibly sectional records as they work toward qualifying for the State Meet in Cicero-North Syracuse this year.” Lynch said the season will be interesting based on the size and youth on the squad. “It will be interesting to see how our season unfolds. We have larger numbers, a good freshman group along with new and returning athletes,” Lynch said. “With the numbers up and dedicated athletes we will again be able to field some solid relay teams.” Lynch added several other athletes will be the key to a successful season. “Hayley Disco is returning to throw, Aislyln McDonough returns in the high jump and mid distance, as well as Katelyn Southwick and Sydney Barrier in the sprints,” she said.

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Player

Grade

Player

Grade

Tim Bedard

Matt Snide

Joshua Gero

Ryan Savage

Anthony Jensen

Samantha Gallucci

Spencer Parsons

Nick Rowe

Almas Purisic

Sean Gohrt

Rain Rowden

Noah Dupee

Austin Burnet

Ryley Duffy

Liam Hilferty

Cole DiBernardo

Michael Mcleod

Elijah Cameron

Robert Parent

Anthony Barcomb

Gavin Racind

Aiden Roberts

Player

Grade

Gavin Martin

Cody Ouimette

Cassandra Bauer

Zeke Clarke

Hayden Gonyo

Jessica Cartier

Benjamin Collins

Scott Gohrt

Susie Freeman

Gabiel Durnat

Dylan Guay

Victoria Ruger

Rolland Guay

Matheiu Forkey

Sydney Barrier

Brian Harwell

Ben Lloyd

Hayley Disco

Jacob Hazel

Nolan Gonyo

Jenna Dutil

James Judkins

Alexis Bobbie

Abbie Sample

Caleb Trombley

Paige Sicard

Logan O’Connor

Valerie Simmon

Logan Gooley

Erin Sousa

Logan Bourque

Connor Roach Eric Roach Jacob Steinfeld Austin Sterling Coach: Luke Connell

Cougars << Continued from | p. 13

preseason, the team has looked solid. “I am impressed with the attitude and focus with which the team is taking into each practice,” he said. “They are a driven and hardworking group that is looking to improve each day and work toward a successful year. I am also impressed by how close the team members are becoming and how they are pushing one another to get the most out of each day.” Norton is assisted by Scott LaFountain.

Baseball schedule

Monday, April 4...vs Beekmantown, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 6...at Peru, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 8...vs Saranac, 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 11... vs Plattsburgh High, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 13... at Saranac Lake, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 15...BYE Tuesday, April 19...vs AuSable Valley, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21...vs Northern Adirondack, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23...at Moriah, 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 3...at Beekmantown, 4:30 p.m.

NCCS SCHEDULES

Golf

Thursday, April 21... at Ticonderoga Monday, May 2...vs Plattsburgh High Wednesday, May 4...at Peru Friday, May 6...at Beekmantown Monday, May 9...vs Moriah Wednesday, May 11...vs AuSable Valley Friday, May 13... vs Lake Placid Monday, May 16...at Seton Catholic Wednesday, May 18... vs Saranac Friday, May 20...at Saranac Lake

Lauren White

Coach: Matt Fredette

Katherine Treadwell

Thursday, May 5... vs Lake Placid, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7... vs Peru, 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 10... at Ticonderoga, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12... at Saranac, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14... at Plattsburgh High, 11 a.m. Monday, May 16...vs Saranac Lake, 4:30 p.m.

Susan Clarke

Devon Kellogg

Tara Lashway

Aislyn McDonough

Emily Royea

Katelyn Southwick

Grace Dumas

Abby Hanfield

Ashley Monette

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Cougars baseball Player

Grade

Leona Turner

Cameron Hurlburt

Coach: Ann Lynch

Alex Houghton

Colby Boire

Thomas Patrie

Dylan Grenon

Andrew Nolette

Parker Favreau

Rylee Hollister

Brady Lafountain

Ian Gordon

Adam Gallucci

Landon Coulombe

Coach: Jeff Norton

Softball

Tuesday, April 5...at Beekmantown, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7...vs Peru, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9...at Saranac, 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 12... at Plattsburgh High, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 14...vs Saranac Lake, 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 18...at AuSable Valley, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20...at Northern Adirondack, 4:30 p.m. Monday, May 2...vs Beekmantown, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 4... at Lake Placid, 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 6...at Peru, 4:30 p.m. Monday, May 9... vs Ticonderoga, 4:30 p.m.

NAC SCHEDULES/ROSTERS

Lady Bobcats softball roster No.

Player

Grade

Alexis Boulrice

Taylor Durnin

Rachel King

Alysha Warren

Violet Chaney

Melinda Meseck

Lady Cougars track and field

Alexia Rucker

Kendall Bush

Britt Gilmore

Avery Lambert

Emily Peryea

Hannah Jock

Monica-Lynn Charland

Taylor Decker

Coaches: Mary Sexton and Kristie Gregory

Track and field schedule Thursday, April 14...vs Beekmantown, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 19...at Peru, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21...BYE Tuesday, May 3... vs Saranac, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5...vs AuSable Valley, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 10...at Plattsburgh High, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12...vs Seton Catholic, 4:30 p.m. Monday, May 16... at Saranac Lake, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11...vs Saranac, 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 13...vs Plattsburgh High, 4:30 p.m. Monday, May 16...at Saranac Lake, 4:30 p.m.

Tennis

Friday, April 15... at Lake Placid Monday, April 18...at Beekmantown (College Courts) Wednesday, April 20... vs Seton Catholic Monday, May 2... vs Peru Wednesday, May 4... vs AuSable Valley Monday, May 9...at Saranac Wednesday, May 11... vs Northern Adirondack Friday, May 13... at Plattsburgh High

Tennis

Wednesday, April 13...at Lake Placid Friday, April 15...vs Saranac Monday, April 18... at Plattsburgh High Wednesday, April 20...BYE Monday, May 2... vs AuSable Valley Wednesday, May 4... vs Seton Catholic >> Story SCHEDULES | pg. 18

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Section VII leagues announce end-of-season awards ELIZABETHTOWN — Coaches in the Mountain and Valley Athletic Conference and Champlain Valley Athletic Conference have named their All Star teams for the 2015-16 season. The CVAC announced three teams for both divisions, while the MVAC did a first and second team for Division I and Division II.

CVAC girls MVP: Taylor Durnin, Northern Adirondack Coach: Frank Dumas, Northeastern Clinton

Second team

First team

Nick Wilson - Beekmantown Bailey Cross - Northern Adirondack Nate Manning - AuSable Valley Evan Graney - Ticonderoga Troy Lawyer - Peru

MVAC boys - Division I MVP: Anderson Gay, Westport Coach: Jim Spring, Willsboro

First team

Hailey Moore - Seton Catholic

Kobe Parrow - AuSable Valley Melik McLeod - Northeastern Clinton Stephen Peryea - Northern Adrirondack Josh Juntunen - Northern Adirondack Isaiah Maddix - Peru

Kenna Guynup - Beekmantown Kayla Carder - Northeastern Clinton Madison McCabe - AuSable Valley Brooke Bjelko - Beekmantown Peyton Sample - Northeastern Clinton

Third team

Thomas Mero - Westport Sam Napper - Westport Kevin Murray - Seton Catholic Joel Morris - Elizabethtown/Lewis Sean Lincoln - Willsboro

Second team

Rylee Hollister - Northeastern Clinton Austin Myers - Saranac Mike Rice - Saranac Lake Joel Martineau - AuSable Valley Mitch Senecal - Plattsburgh High

Second team

Madison Olcott - Moriah Emma Webster - Saranac Sam Spear - Peru Delaney Hughes - Ticonderoga Shea Frady - Plattsburgh High Sydney Snow - AuSable Valley

MVAC girls - Division I

Philip Yang - Seton Catholic Stuart Baird - Lake Placid Blake Roy - Lake Placid Sam Huttig - Elizabethtown-Lewis Zach Pierson - Willsboro

Third team

MVP: Hanna Whitney, Keene Coach: Donna Dixon, Seton Catholic

Emily Sample - Northeastern Clinton Paige Chilton - Northern Adirondack Lauren Lawliss - Peru McKenzie Sprague - Moriah Emily Pike - Ticonderoga Abby Sample - Northeastern Clinton

First team

CVAC boys

Gretchen Zalis - Seton Catholic Elaina Smith - Keene Hannah Schwoebel - Westport Cameron Shipman - Lake Placid

MVP’s: Adam Jaquish and Taylor Slattery, Moriah Coach: Brian Cross, Moriah

First team

State champ tops list of local All-State soccer stars Wills, Follmer key parts of PHS title run, Morris key in finals run with Griffins

Trevor Wills, PHS

Noah Mohr, LPCS

Alex Follmer, PHS

Jaso Hannula, LPCS

Joel Morris, Griffins

Wills had key scores in both the state semifinal and championship game. Perhaps the most memorable was teaming up with teammate Hans Kurzmann for the opening goal of the Class B title game against East Aurora, only 34 seconds into the game. Wills, a senior, led the Hornets with 39 points, scoring 15 goals while recording nine assists on the season.

Mohr was the anchor of the Blue Bombers defense from the net position, as the senior helped to lead the team to the Section VII/Class C championship game.

Follmer was tied for second on the team in points, as the senior combined six goals and 12 assists for 24 points. He was a captain for the state championship Hornets.

Only a sophomore, Hannula is one of the top defenders in Section VII, protecting the turf around his second team mate in Mohr to keep opponents away from the back of the Blue Bomber net.

Morris helped lead the Griffins to the Class D state title game, leading the region in goals and points in earning the Northern Soccer League Division II MVP award.

First team

Second team

Schedules << Continued from | p. 17

Monday, May 9...vs Beekmantown Wednesday, May 11... at Northeastern Clinton Friday, May 13... at Peru

Baseball

Monday, April 4...vs AuSable Valley, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 6...at Ticonderoga, 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 11... vs Moriah, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 13...at Lake Placid, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 15... vs Saranac, 4:30 p.m.

Third team

Fourth team

Tuesday, April 19... at Plattsburgh High, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21...at Northeastern Clinton, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23...vs Beekmantown, 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 3...at AuSable Valley, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5... at Peru, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7... vs Ticonderoga, 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 10...vs Saranac Lake, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14...at Moriah, 11 a.m. Monday, May 16...vs Lake Placid, 4:30 p.m.

Softball

Tuesday, April 5...at AuSable Valley, 4:30 p.m.

Fifth team

Thursday, April 7...vs Ticonderoga, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 12...at Moriah, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 14...vs Lake Placid, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 16...at Saranac, 4:30 11 a.m. Monday, April 18...vs Plattsburgh High, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20... vs Northeastern Clinton, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 22...at Beekmantown, 4:30 p.m. Monday, May 2...vs AuSable Valley, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 4...vs Peru, 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 6... at Ticonderoga, 4:30 p.m. Monday, May 9... at Saranac Lake, 4:30 p.m. Monday, May 16...at Lake Placid, 4:30 p.m.

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2-55 Gallon Fresh Water Aquariums, Best Equipment, $200 Each. 518-708-0678 2014 Easy Rest Adjustable Sleep System with Massage, Double Size, Like New. $2,000. 518-9624837. For Sale, King Koil Alyssa Plush Mattress, King size. Great condition $50. Whirlpool Cabrio Washer, works $Free. Call 518-6439391 Hand Gun Ruger Vaquero 44 Magnum Stainless Steel, Single Action, Wood Grips, Fires 44 Mag. And 44 Special, Like New fire only once $550 OBO, or trade for a 45 Auto Handgun. 518-354-8654 KILL BED BUGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killers/KIT. Hardware Stores, The Home Depot, homedepot.com Prescription Grade Superglide, 120 Electronic, Stairlift, Like New $1250. 518-962-4837.

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