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Conflicts arise with Rouses Point water rates

Resident paying double fights for equal rates

By Teah Dowling

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ROUSES POINT — Tensions grew high at last week’s village board meeting when a resident asked village officials to reduce his recently doubled water rate.

Clifford Sterling, who has been living in the area for over 40 years and serves as the village code enforcement officer, said his water payment doubled from $46 a month to $92 two months ago after the village discovered an error in his billing.

Sterling, who’s been living at his current residence for six years, owns three acres of land. While a quarter-acre is within the village limits, the remainder is within the town of Champlain.

Mayor Daniel Letourneau said although he has land within the boundary lines, his property on Prospect Street is not.

While Sterling uses village services and pays over $100 a year in village taxes, “he’s a town resident,” Letourneau said.

“Period.”

Sterling disagrees, stating everything he does — from eating at Sandy’s Deli to shopping at the Dollar Store — helps the village.

“I consider myself to be a Rouses Point resident,” he said. “I just want my bill to be like everyone else’s.”

BILLING SYSTEM Rouses Point residents must use village water and pay the flat rate of $46 per month.

Town residents near the existing pipes could request to hook up to village water. However, they would have to pay

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INCREASING RATES Over the years, the water and sewer rates have been steadily increasing due to the possible closing of the village’s larger water and sewer customer Pfizer. >> See Clifford’s Fight | pg. 17

Durkee Street lot to receive makeover

receivesÊ bus AuSable Valley Central donated, refurbished vehicle gets heroes welcome

CUMBERLAND HEAD — North Country Honor Flight processions are a staple of summer.

Beginning in early-spring, veterans are picked up at their homes in the wee hours by local law enforcement officials and Pete escorted to the Plattsburgh Oval, where DeMola Editor residents and dignitaries gather to send off their heroes.

The second leg of the trip sees the vets shuttled to the Plattsburgh Airport, where they depart for a day visiting monuments in Washington, D.C. A newly refurbished bus will see the World War II and Korean War vets and their guardians riding in style.

North Country Honor Flight had been using the bus for years as part of an agreement with AuSable Valley Central.

But when the vehicle reached the end of its lifespan with the district, Superintendent Paul Savage had an idea: Why not donate it to the non-for-profit organization?

The district did. The veterans organization quickly raised $7,000 for repairs and modifications through donations designated specifically for the project.

The full-sized bus, now painted bullet gray and wheelchair-

double, said Letourneau.

Instead of using village water, town residents have the option of drilling their own well.

Sterling does have a well. But he said he prefers village water due to the convenience of it always being available.

However, if he doesn’t get the village rate, he said he’ll convert over to his well.

“I don’t want to go down that route if I don’t have to,” he said.

Officials entering detailing stages of transforming the concrete block into a new city center

By Teah Dowling

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Veterans stand in front of the newly refurbished North Country Honor Flight bus. The bus was restored at Precision Auto in Plattsburgh.

Photo by Teah Dowling

accessible, is adorned with military insignias from each branch of the service.

Betty Boop also makes an appearance, as do scenes from Iwo Jima and D-Day. “Transporting our hometown heroes,” it says on the side.

A special permit was also obtained to outfit the vehicle with blinking red and blue lights.

“It’s not just a paint job,” said North Country Honor Flight Director Barry Finnegan. “It’s a rolling piece of art.”

Following completion of the work Friday afternoon at Precision Auto, veterans boarded the bus and received an escort across the city to North Country Classic Cruisers in Cumber>>See Honor Flight Bus | pg. 18

PLATTSBURGH — The large concrete parking lot in the middle of downtown will become the new city center thanks to a $10 million downtown revitalization grant.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo made the announcement last week in the Strand Theatre, giving the city the OK to finally start the planning process for the Durkee Street lot.

The city’s proposal, “Durkee Street Reimagined,” focused on the two and a half acre Durkee Street parking lot that borders the Saranac River, the Strand Theatre and Strand Center for the Arts, several local businesses and restaurants and numerous walking and biking trails, including the Saranac River Trail.

Currently, the site contains 380 parking spots, a seasonal farmers market and a remediated former gas station.

City planners envision a gateway to the heart of the city.

Plans include the construction of a mixed-use building for >> See Durkee Street | pg. 15

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Sewer project on standstill in Dannemora Village waiting on working permit for first installation on Cook Street

By Teah Dowling

Smith Street, Manley Street, Flag Street, Mountainview Road, Fairbanks Avenue and a few others still need water. “It’s taken a little longer than anticipated,” Bennett said.

The streets were chosen, he said, based on which ones were in the worst shape.

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DANNEMORA — Village officials are getting antsy with the slow incorporation of sewer on Cook Street.

The topic arose during last week’s board meeting when Jim Abdallah, vice president of Architectural & Engineering Design Associates, gave an update on the project.

“We have no status,” he said. “At this point, we’re just waiting for an OK.” Abdallah submitted the final plans and have been awaiting a work permit from the Department of State for over a month.

Once the permit is obtained, a contractor can be hired to complete the project.

The village managed to get water incorporated to residents on a portion of Cook Street last fall. However, their lawns remain in disarray due to waiting for sewer lines to be installed.

“I’ve received several calls of complaints,” Mayor Michael Bennett said during the meeting.

“This is ridiculous, we have to get this done.”

The mayor said he is unsure of the cost to incorporate sewer since details on the project keep changing.

Completion of the project, he said, depends on the contractor’s schedule.

Abdallah and village officials plan on continuing to follow up with the state Department of Transportation.

10-YEAR PLAN Eight years ago, the village started a 10-year plan to replace water mains on village streets, which are about 80 years old.

Several streets, including Emmons Street, Carter Court and Clarke Street, have been completed either in full or in portion.

INCREASING RATES The series of water projects are paid for through the village’s budget.

For the 2016-17 fiscal year, water rates will be increased to $200 per unit — an increase of $25 — to help offset the costs of the plan.

Village Clerk-Treasurer Donna Taylor said she doesn’t have the exact figure of what’s been spent over the past eight years.

However, she said over $300,000 was spent during the last fiscal year.

For more information about this project, visit www.villageofdannemora.com or call 4927000.

Village of Dannemora officials will continue to follow-up with the Department of State to receive their permit and start incorporating sewer onto Cook Street.

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Northeastern Clinton names honor roll students Honors High honors

GradeÊ 12 High honors

Melany Adams, Kassondra Babbie, Elodie Bader, Haleigh Bass, Abigail Bosley, Jessica Cartier, Karen Duffy, Madison Dumas, Danielle Dye-Perez, Kyle Fuller, Samantha Gallucci, Elizabeth Goddeau, Valentin Grace, Julia Herzog, Alexander Houghton, Adam Jarvis, Matthew Jolicoeur, Kelsy Kellison, Emily LaBombard, Maria Lefebvre, Devin Lucas, Katie Matott, Stephen Mayo, Caitlin McCoy, Dakota Morrison, Talia Perrea, Almas Purisic, Nisa Rabideau, Dayton Roberts, Mackenzie Rowden, Shaylyn Rowe, Emily Sample, Peyton Sample, Kortni Santor, Ryan Savage, Tyler Slutter, Matthew Snide, Adelaide Steinfeld, Troy Tetreault, Madalyn Tucker and Emily Upton.

Cassandra Bauer, Dylan Bedard, Timothy Bedard, Trevor Chaffee, Briana Cooke, Ethan Dominic, Lauren Dube, Morgan Forkey, Casey Frederick, Susannah Freeman, Joshua Gero, Alexander Gonyo, Rachel Hogle, Cameron Hurlburt, Anthony Jensen, Gavin Landole, Justin Lapan, Kyle Martin Devin McManus, Spencer Parsons, Joshua Pheneuf, Dakota Rabideau, Autumn Rock, Brian Royea, Victoria Ruger, Alexis Sample, Jacob Sample, Meghan Sheehan, Andrew Visconti and Kathleen Wrye.

GradeÊ 11 High honors

Owen Babbie, Sydney Barriere, Colby Boire, Austin Burke, Kayla Carder, Matthew Carter, Hayley Castine, Nicholas Duffy, Ashley Duprey, Parker Favreau, Brianna Forkey, Nicholas Furlong, Austin Gaudette, Casey Gonyo, Sierra Gonyo, Harleigh Green, Dylan Grenon, Nicole Khater, Daulton LaFlesh, Nicole Lamberton, Courtney

Laventure, Debra LeBlanc, Hunter Leduc, Caitlyn Lintner, Angelo Muccio, Nguyen Ngo, Luis Oquendo, Jason Parent, Jessica Pelkey, Makayla Pelkey, Chrysa Rabideau, Jacqueline Rasco, Jazmine Reynolds, Sophia Rible, Teagan Ross, David Sebert, Paige Sicard, Andrew Tomah, Katherine Treadwell, Nicholas Waters and Lauren White.

Honors Ryan Bassett, Jade Behan, Natalie Boulerice, Devan Boutin, Austin Brunet, Devin Carter,Ezra Clark, Destiny Cronkrite, Hayley Disco, Darren Dumas, Jenna Dutil, Mark Gibbs, Santanna Jones, Brady Juneau, Taylor LaBombard, Julia Letourneau, Jacob Mossey, Deanna Mumley, Andrew Nolette, Robert Parent, Thomas Patrie, Jeanna Poff, Gavin Racine, Ryan Roberts, Shawn Ruger, Abbie Sample, Erin Sousa, Samantha Stokes and Cole Supernaw.

GradeÊ 10 High honors

Dupee, Katarina Emerich, Easton Francis, Adam Gallucci, Travis Gamache, Sean Gohrt, Liam Hilferty, Bobby Jones, Jr., Bailey LaBombard, Arleigh Lafountain, Graelin Larche, Tara Lashway, Aislyn McDonough, Holdan Nieves, Lillian Oliver, Justin Pennington, Rylee Pinsonneault, Danielle Rabideau, Elizabeth Roberts, Natalie Rowe, Emily Royea, Katelyn Southwick, Emily Stiles, Skylynn Thompson, Brooklyn Turner, Tristen Wallace and Miranda White.

Honors Samantha Ayotte, Anthony Barcomb, Gina Bogdasarov, Justus Brassard, Elijah Cameron, Nathan Catanzarita, Gregory Delisle, Victoria Dragon, Hannah Gordon, Lauren Green, Morgan Hathaway, Meghan Hilferty, Thomas Kimbler, Kobe Laroche, Benjamin Mainville, Alexis Martin, Saya McDonald, Patrick Niles, Thomas Nunez, Haley Sheehan, Joshua Vancour and Kyle Vassar.

GradeÊ 9

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CHAMPLAIN — Northeastern Clinton Central School has named the following students to their academic honor rolls for the fourth marking period of the 2015/16 school year.

Erin Bleau, Emily Boire, Heather Chateauneuf, Ian Ducharme, Gabrielle Dumas, Grace Dumas, Gabriel Durant, Emily Ebersol, Scott Gohrt, Olivia Gonyo, Hannah Hemingway, Caitlin Houghton, Sydney Hunter, Olivia Kulevich, Kaleb Labarge, Joshua Lamoreau, Abigail Lapier, Connor Letourneau, Paige Letourneau, Emily Lord, Meara McManus, Ashley Monette, Jace O’Connor, Ian O’Donnell, Aislynn Pelkey, Braydon Racine, Suki Rowden, Madison Savage, Jacob Steinfeld, Merisa Taitt, Leona Turner, Angela Wayman and Morgan Woods.

Honors Courtney Bosley, Dillon Charbonneau, Simon Davison, Samantha Disco, Jaedyn English, Maria Foley, Alicia Goodrow, Jessica Hamiilton, Abigayle Hanfield, Chloe Hansen, Analise Hemingway, James Judkins, Brayden LaValley, Jarrett McNeil, Samantha Mosier, Hannah Parsons, Chloe Rinn, Donald Seymour, Trevor St. Denis and Sonja Walker.

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Dannemora seeking funding for new salt facility Village officials looking to cover 20-foot sand, salt pile

By Teah Dowling

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DANNEMORA — No salty feelings here.

At last week’s meeting, village officials approved unanimously an environmental study required for a grant application to construct a new salt facility.

The village is applying for a state grant program designed to reduce polluted runoff, improve water quality and restore habitat.

The 20-foot pile of sand and salt sits near the Public Works

garage on Emmons Street between Saranac River and Chazy Lake.

Mayor Michael Bennett said the village wants to enclose the heap to prevent future environmental effects in the ground and bodies of water.

“Some of the sand gets blown onto neighbors lawns too,” he said.

Village officials built a berm and a fence in an attempt to reduce the amount.

However, it’s not as effective as constructing a building on site The study stated that the construction of the new facility would not have any negative impacts on the environment.

Village Clerk-Treasurer Donna Taylor said the total project cost remains unknown due to the incompletion of the appli-

cation.

The application is due July 29.

The mayor said if the village doesn’t receive state funding, the project will have to be tabled until another funding opportunity comes along.

The current tax cap of .73, he said, restricts the village from taking on different projects not needing immediate attention, such as this one.

“The cap makes you tighten what you spend,” Mayor Michael Bennett said. “It was difficult, but we are still accomplishing what we can.

“We are just trying to keep our heads above water at this point.”

For more information or updates on this project, visit www. villageofdannemora.com or call 492-7000.

Dannemora seeking funding to spruce up LaFountaine Park

Village officials approve grant application for $150,000

By Teah Dowling

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DANNEMORA — Hopefully soon, LaFountaine Park will receive a facelift.

Last week, village officials approved Trustee Zachary Babbie’s request to send out a grant application to New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to spruce up LaFountaine Park.

If awarded, the monies will go toward upgrading the old playground equipment, replacing the netting and fencing on the tennis court and adding a handicap access point on Smith Street.

“We want our kids to be safe,” Mayor Michael Bennett said.

“We want all ages to utilize the park.”

Babbie applied for $150,000 of the grant, which is not to exceed $190,000.

The last grant received was six years ago for groundwork and drainage. Also, the village allocated funds in their 201617 budget to install a gate and a light.

Before that, Bennett said the village of Dannemora Youth Commission had applied for grants for 20 years, but had always been rejected.

Bennett is hopeful this grant will turn out successful.

The village contains four parks — each serving a different purpose.

LaFountaine Park is for recreational purposes. It contains a baseball field, soccer field, basketball court and tennis court.

The playground, which is split into two areas on separate sides of the baseball diamond, is an extra added bonus for the younger park users.

Their favorite, Bennett said, are the castle and pirate ship.

“The playground is very popular except for during the winter months,” he said.

If the village does not receive funding, the project would have to be tabled again, said Bennett, at least until another funding opportunity comes along.

The current tax cap of .73, he said, restricts the village from taking on different projects not needing immediate attention, such as this one.

“The cap makes you tighten what you spend,” Mayor Michael Bennett said. “It was difficult, but we are still accomplishing what we can.

“Just wish us luck.”

For more information or updates on this project, visit villageofdannemora.com or call 492-7000.

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2Q fundraising numbers see Stefanik open up huge lead

GOP incumbent amasses 3-to-1 lead over Democratic challenger Mike Derrick

By Pete DeMola

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ELIZABETHTOWN — Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Willsboro) has amassed a huge war chest over Democratic challenger Mike Derrick.

With second quarter fundraising numbers now in, Stefanik raised $575,000 during April, May and June, for a total of $1.4 million cash on hand.

Derrick raised $375,000 during that same period for a total of nearly $450,000 cash on hand.

Green Party candidate Matt Funiciello, who entered the race in March, reported $6,371.

For Stefanik, 66 percent of total donations were $200 or below. At 68 percent, the number was similar for Derrick.

Also similar was total donations: Stefanik clocked 1,370; Derrick, 1,364 contributors.

Both campaigns declined to release a breakdown for how much of that came from within the district.

But the two noted donations came in from each of the district’s 12 counties.

Funiciello said 91.7 percent came from within the district, and just four percent out of state.

The Derrick campaign said 76 percent of contributions came from within the state, and 90 percent of contributions came from “individuals contributing their own funds.”

In total, the Stefanik campaign has raised more than $2.2 million for the freshman lawmaker’s re-election effort; Der-

rick $675,000, and Funiciello, $6,371.

STATEMENTS “I’m grateful for the continued outpouring of support for our re-election campaign across the district, and across our state for our campaign to make Washington work for North Country small business owners, our veterans, our farmers and for our families,” said Rep. Stefanik in a statement.

Derrick’s campaign touted the second quarter numbers as an example of his candidacy gaining momentum.

The second quarter more than doubles the first quarter, the campaign said, and is more than five times what he raised in the last quarter of 2015 — “showing an extraordinary amount of momentum, growth, and surging support.”

“We are building a strong grassroots campaign that is primarily funded by the people of the North Country, who clearly want to reduce the outsized influence corporations and special interests have over our elections,” Derrick said in a statement.

Funiciello said his haul came without any traditional fundraising activities.

His first run at the seat in 2014 garnered $38,000 in donations. He said the campaign was on-track to reach their goal of $100,000 this go-around.

But, he said, money has little indication of the competitiveness of a race.

Funiciello garnered 11 percent of the vote in 2014, when Stefanik bested Democratic challenger Aaron Woolf for the open seat by 23 points.

“In the end, we were less than $2 a vote, and the other guys were $38 and $43, respectively,” said Funiciello, referring to

Woolf and Stefanik’s fundraising totals, which he crunched using his own calculations based on financial disclosure forms.

“To me, that’s an unconscionable amount of money.”

“I’m not that interested in raising money. It’s not what our campaign has to be about it all,” said Funiciello, citing upcoming campaign events in Potsdam and Saranac Lake. “To me, that’s what’s it’s about — it’s about having a conversation with the voters.”

Garage sale to raise funds for ALS research

ALS Raising Hope Garage Sale has generated $7,600 in funds in two years

By Pete DeMola

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MORRISONVILLE — Have unwanted stuff?

A group of local residents will be happy to take it off your hands for a benefit to raise funds for the ALS Raising Hope Foundation.

The 3rd Annual ALS Raising Hope Garage Sale is slated to kick off on July 22 at 8 a.m. at the Martin and Sons Auction Gallery in Morrisonville.

Sale items have been pouring in and organizers are working swiftly to prepare for the three-day event.

Expect all manner of housewares, antiques, electronics, Christmas and kids toys.

The sale, which has raised $7,600 for ALS research in two years, was originally the brainchild of a pair of local high school students, Joellen LaDieu (AuSable Valley Central) and Trevor Wills (Plattsburgh Central), as part of their coursework’s community service requirements.

It’s since taken on a life of its own.

Just over 5,600 people in the United States are diagnosed with the degenerative motor neuron disease each year, or about 15 new cases a day.

An estimated 30,000 Americans have the incurable disease at any given time.

Organizer Lori Wills said ALS, which is also referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease, has disproportionately affected area residents, including those in the Au Sable Forks area.

“It seems to be really prevalent out there,” Wills said.

Donations for the sale will continue to be accepted until Thursday, July 21, from 4 to 8 p.m.

Prices will be reduced on the second day of the sale; on third day, everything is free.

“We just ask people consider any kind of cash donation,” said Lynn LaDieu, an organizer. “We’re hoping to get unlimited [item] donations — we have lots of space.”

The ALS Raising Hope Foundation, based in Plattsburgh, will donate all funds to the Massachusetts General Hospital.

The 3rd Annual ALS Raising Hope Garage Sale: Friday, July 22 from 8 to 4 p.m.; Saturday, July 23 from 8 to 4 p.m., and Sunday, July 24 from 10 to 2 p.m. Martin and Sons Auction Gallery, 1814 Route 22B in Morrisonville. For more info, contact Joellen and Lynn LaDieu at 647-5807; Trevor/Lori at 563-1981 or Julie at 834-9085.

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Beekmantown Central names honor roll students

WEST CHAZY — Beekmantown Central School has named the following students to their academic honor rolls for the fourth marking period of the 2015/16 school year.

GradeÊ 12

High Honor Roll with Distinction Cierra Armstrong, Craig Bacon, Karissa Boire, Brittany Burnell, Gabriel Chamberlain, Cory Couture, Luke Cutter, Eve FindelHalpin, Skye Gates, Lindsey Gonyea, Heather Guynup, Abigail Hearns, Joseph Judge, Rebekah Kashorek, Michaela LaFountain, Allison LaRock, Jessica Lashway, Kacie LaValley, Tyler Myers, Montana Sorrell and Zachary Wilkins.

High Honors Samantha Balko, Sierra Barrett, Madison Brown, Joshua Burnell, Alexandria Butler, Michael Cartee, Kordell Costin, Alexis Criss, Andrew Crucetti, Brendan Davison, Sierra Ducharme, Schuyler Fountain, Loudon Frechette, Courtney Guynup, Nathan Handy, Mariya Kalarash, Prabhdeep Kaur, Elizabeth Kent, Courtney King, Elizabeth King, Nikki Kline, Jenna Kokofsky, Colleen LaPorte, Bryce Lee, Kersten Lutz, Brantley Marion, Victoria Marsh, Ashley Mason, Christopher Mieles, Cheyjan Moura, Sara Munson, Amanda Ondras, Elisabeth Plympton, Courtney Provost, Tristen Reid, Jessie Senecal, Austin Stone, Cassius Styles, Krista Trombley, Olivia Trudeau, Bryanna Trumble, Adrienne Vanderloop, Amanda VanStockum, Rachel Wang, Lillian Wister and Nathan Zucker.

Honors Ashleigh Ahrent, Kambria Beukelman-

Madison, Benjamin Brown, Morgan Brown, Jaylyn Brunell, Maggie Chauvin, Brandon Cook, Jakob Farrell, Alexis Fountain, Kelci Gates, Bruce Goddeau, Sabrina Guerin, Hannah Jolicoeur, Keller Kowalowski, Kelly LaDuke, Dylan Lesniewski, Kayla Lucia, Ethan Magram, Neil McElwey, Aaron Moura, Mikhaila Norton, Caitlynn Osborne, Casey Provost, Makayla Provost, Nicholas Ratliff, Alec Seymour, Kade Seymour, Conner Smith, Alan Spears, Alexis St. Germain, Ryin Sterling, Logan Tourville and Matthew Villa.

GradeÊ 11

High Honor Roll with Distinction Emily Fountain, Connor Giltz, Lidiya Kalarash, Jacob Phaneuf, Rylee Provost, Gabrielle Rowell, Everett Sapp, Zoe Taber and Alison Trudo.

High Honors Tara Allen, Rayya Barcomb, Hali Bell, Brooke Bjelko, Abigail Bone, Anthony Cartee, Steven Cech, Shelbi Dufrane, Roscoe Duquette, Alexandre Faruqi, Reagan Fesette, Robert Finley, Nathaniel Fletcher, Windy Hoag, Kenneth Mabry, Ashley Maggy, Emily Manion, Jordanne Manney, Alexis Marking, Brianna Martin, Rachael Maurer, Tierney Mayette, Bailee Mull, Ryan Nelson, Daryn Nephew, Austin Nguyen, Kailey Quackenbush, Madeline Rasmussen, Kimberlin Ratliff, Keenan Regan, Allyssa Rock, Meghan Roser, Sadie Stiles, Michael Sullivan, Katauna Trombley, Kagen Wells and Andrew Wood.

Honors Jacob Adams, Sydney Agnew, Alexander Archer, Connor Ashline, John Barber, Troy

Bulris, Ariana Lilia Burch, Destiny Burkett, Jordan Curtis, Paige Dixon, Pacy Facteau, Abbie Farley, Kenna Guynup, Benjimin Hall, Brock Hanley-Kirk, Kiersten Harvey, Kelsey Jarvis, David Johnson, Hannah Kerr, Natalie Lincoln, Anthony Milanese, Ashley Patterson, Franz Pope, Gabrielle Rock, Hunter Sawyer, Andrew Vanier, Hailey Waldron, Anthony Williams and Nicholas Wilson.

GradeÊ 10

High Honor Roll with Distinction Kaitlyn Bjelko, Skylar Curtis, Benjamin Delisle, Shayla Ducharme, Megan Frederick, Tavin Head, Madison Morgenstern, Kitara Myatt, Brandon Perry, Steven Perry, Zoe Porter, Emily Purick, Jaylen Simpson, Devin Tromblee and Alyssa Waters.

High Honors James Ashley, Austin Baker, Elijah Barcomb, Rachel Barnes, Kara Bouyea, Evan Burnell, Reese Butler, Clarissa Chambers, Olivia Cota, Austin Cruz, Jacob Durgan, Tatyannah Dyer-Dejesus, Evan Dyke, Katelyn Gowett, Sierra Gowette, Ivy Hart, Elliot Hurwitz, Mya LaDieu, Hannah LaFountain, Austin LaPorte, Brandi LaVarnway, Matthew Maggy, Abby Rock, Nicholas Snyder, Katelynn Toman, Ian Turner, Kirsten Villemaire, Katrina Wilson, Lauren Winterbottom, Brian Wister, Raelene Wnuk and Madison Worley.

Honors Tyler Baker, Michael Blanchard-Leonard, Samantha Bulriss, Michael Codding, Cody Coss, Rayanna Davis, Lance Frechette, Katelyn Fuller, Dylan Hazel, Lejon Kelly-Duso, Payton Minor, Kayla Monette, Ami Porter

and Mallory Tourville.

GradeÊ 9

High Honor Roll with Distinction Bronson Agoney, Gage Agoney-Roe, Alexis Blanchard, Olivia Boyette, Erika Caron, Leah Casey, Kelly Castine, Kameron Couture, Rachel Criss, Cole Denton, Ashleigh Downey, Dianna Duong, Cody Gadway, Declan Giltz, Timothy Giltz, Rick Hoag, Maggie Jolicoeur, Lila King, Zander LaDuke, Kyle LaGrave, Grant Moravec, Zion Morgenstern, Taylor Nelson, Jesse Rabideau, Claire Roberts, Reece Sharron, Enya Sullivan and Aaron Zucker.

High Honors Emma Beach, Chloe Berry, Ryan Bone, Andrew Brault, Kogan Briquer, Jacobi Briscoe, Wyatt Brown, Christopher Cech, Alexis Cook, Montana Eagle, Rylee Fesette, Meghan Flynn, Hunter Gelwicks, Brianna Hooper, Courtney Macey, Jarrett Macey, Jillian Magoon, Julia Mull, Marissa Tessier, Timothy Van Alphen, Christopher Wang, Keegan Whalen-Munson, Christopher Williams and Renee Wnuk.

Honors Helena Bertholf, Keagan Bond, Joshua Bouchard, Arabia Brunell-Mosley, Samantha Collins, Cameron Davies, Jacob Deyo, Emily Estes, Maxwell French, Katie-Jane Garrow, Eden Habina, Dante Kelly-Duso, Jarod Kemp, Kaden Kowalowski, Jon LeClair, Jayd Macey, Zoe Mattioli, Shawn Orlando, Stephen Polkinghorne, Riley Quackenbush, Dossin Racette, Cortlynn Trumble and Braedan Whittington.

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Another Day in America

ast week was a rough one for many of our citizens. On going issues between Black Lives Matter and law enforcement were underscored by two incidents; one in Louisiana and the other in Minnesota where two black men were shot by police officers.

Those shootings initially brought about large, but mostly peaceful protests in several major cities across the country. Sadly the protest in Dallas, Texas resulted in a sniper shooting, killing five officers and wounding seven more. The shooter was also killed.

Mrs. Clinton and the Republicans had their ups and downs last week as FBI Director James Comey gave a brutal outline of Clinton’s careless handling of classified secrets and completely discredited her innocence.

Just when it looked like an indictment was imminent, Comey told the nation no charges would be sought, which seemingly confirmed for many that the “fix” was in.

But just when you think we can put the Clinton email issues behind us, we learned the State Department reopened their investigation into the handling of classified information, which could bring security clearance sanctions for Clinton and her national security team should she be elected.

While the nation struggles with many issues, trust growing among them, politicians continue to throw grenades at each other and repeatedly fail to address the people’s problems. Neither side is willing to give an inch on anything meaningful.

So here is a novel idea that perhaps will give them a clue on how to begin solving problems and begin the process of rebuilding a government capable of doing more than creating resentment and stonewalling progress.

It’s called compromise. It’s based on the premise of I’ll give you something, if you give me something.

With every gun shooting, Democrats call for greater gun control, clearly one of their top priorities. Republicans wanted some movement last week on Kate’s Law and Sanctuary Cities. Kate’s Law was named for a San Francisco woman, Kate Steinle, killed by an illegal immigrant who had been deported five times, only to return to a Sanctuary City where local enforcement agencies are not required to work with federal immigration.

Unless we rediscover shared cooperation and build solutions that shift the paradigm we currently find ourselves in, we are headed for more deadly days like we’ve seen in Dallas, Orlando, San Bernardino, Baltimore, and others.

Dan Alexander is CEO of Sun Community News.

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Rainbow Family National Gathering an inexcusable drain on taxpayer resources

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e generally try to stay out of the affairs of our neighbor to the east.

After all, our relationship with Vermont is congenial: We enjoy going over there for craft beer and life-saving medical treatment; they come over here for the scenic vistas and cheap real estate.

Sometimes we quietly chuckle at their quixotic, idealism-drenched culture and compare it to our flinty outlook grounded deep in practical, North Country values.

But we couldn’t help but watch with amusement earlier this month as a group calling themselves the Rainbow Family descended on a small town in Rutland County for their annual gathering.

The group is a loose affiliation of thousands of people who hold a festival every summer in a national forest, floating from place to place, presumably on the heady fumes of their own idealism.

This year, they selected the Green Mountain National Forest as their destination, their first touchdown in the state since 1991.

And for three weeks, an estimated 10,000 participants created their own utopia in the Green Mountain State, seeking to recapture universal ideals like friendship, peace on earth and generic rebukes of commercialism and corporate culture.

Many eschew conventional trappings like proper footwear, given names and gainful employment.

Translation: They’re unemployed hippies.

They came, they sang… they washed their hair with vegetable sprayers at local supermarkets.

Yes, you heard that right.

And then they passed the cost off to taxpayers.

The U.S. Forest Service, the agency that oversees national parks, issued daily news releases detailing of “increases in negative issues” associated with the gathering, mostly confrontations over trying to get free stuff, be it shoplifting or arguing with service providers, and defiling public space.

We’ve got a few problems with this.

The first is the Rainbow Family’s defenders are quick to say that these folks aren’t doing anything wrong, and crime is relatively low considering their numbers — just 200 warnings and 174 violations were given throughout the three-week event, according to WCAX. Even Gov. Peter Shumlin seemed to take a mellow approach, asking law enforcement to “stop hassling” the crowd after the family complained of “heavy policing.”

“Obviously, if there’s real law-enforcement challenges, we should enforce, but let’s live and let live,” Shumlin told that same news agency.

But, like the folks who bend themselves into similar ideological contortions, that’s like congratulating yourself for never going to jail.

Imagine such a spectacle in, say, Westport or West Chazy? Now imagine your friends and family who are small business owners or law enforcement officials trying to deal with this madness.

You probably wouldn’t be so quick to “live and let live.”

The second is the tremendous waste of taxpayer dollars.

Yes, the Green Mountain National Forest is a national landmark open to all Americans, including those seeking to carve out existence on a more primitive plane.

But this idle foolishness has real-life economic consequences.

The U.S. Forest Service allocates nearly $500,000 each year specifically for law enforcement at these gatherings.

Our count revealed at least a half-dozen additional law enforcement agencies who had to provide supplemental security, be it patrolling traffic, issuing citations for minor violations for other quality-of-life issues, or otherwise keeping the peace.

Those additional costs are unknown because those funds were peeled from a state highway safety grant program, according to interviews with law enforcement agencies who worked the beat.

What an obnoxious use of taxpayer money.

There’s the additional non-criminal costs of this gathering, including remedying the environmental issues, which will require careful study by highlyskilled professionals to assess the damages.

And then there’s the medical costs. According to Vermont Public Radio, Rutland Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Department reported at least 35 members treated in their ER — and that was one full week before the bacchanal reached its Patchouli-scented conclusion on July 4.

That same news source reported a Montana hospital was stuck with $200,000 in unpaid medical bills following a gathering in 2013.

We’re going to have to side with reason on this one.

“We would have loved to have seen the governor come down and see the area for himself for what we and his agencies were trying to deal with on the ground,” said John Sinclair, the supervisor of the Green Mountain National Forest.

Amen to that.

While we often come down hard on the onerous restrictions here in the Adirondack Park, those same guidelines governing gatherings on public land would have prevented such a similar gathering across Lake Champlain inside the Blue Line.

Because unlike far-flung ideals like “light and love,” at the end of the day, it’s us regular taxpayers who have to pick up the tab.

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GUEST VIEWPOINT

County is wrong to give up on fairgrounds Keith Lobdell> Staff writer for Sun Community News

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he Essex County Fair is less than one month away, which, for me, brings both anticipation and reflection.

I think most everyone who has seen the recent North Country Living or knows me realizes how surreal this year’s fair will be for me. But, as always, I look forward to the events, the attractions and the chance to watch my kids have fun in a true Essex County atmosphere.

However, recently, The Sun has been reporting on some stuff going on with the fairgrounds that concerns me and I know would concern those Lobdell’s who have come before me and had such an impact on what this fair was and is.

I’m not talking about helmets for horse riders. I absolutely think all riders should be wearing a helmet. As a coach, I know head trauma is a serious issue and all actions to lessen the threat of it should be taken. Heck, even bull riders, the toughest of the tough, wear helmets now.

My concern comes from what is going on with certain buildings on the fairgrounds.

Let’s start with the obvious one, the one that is not there anymore — Midway Diner.

The Midway Diner was a staple to the Essex County Fair. My family played a rather large role there for many years, including when it needed to be rebuilt at times.

Now, it’s gone. But why now?

Why demolish it in late June when there is no chance to have a new building in place for August?

Why was there no prior communication with the owners, but instead a surprise call?

Does the fairgrounds task force, headed by Willsboro Supervisor Shaun Gilliland (by the way, the Westport Supervisor, Michael “Ike” Tyler — the

supervisor with the most skin in the game — was noticeably not appointed to this committee) not realize the history of this building? That the person who spent more blood, sweat and tears on Midway Diner is the same man who they named their Public Safety Building after in the late Sheriff Henry Hommes?

I’m not saying the building should not have come down, it needed to if you saw it. But, why was it done at a time when no solution for replacement could be reached? This decision has been in the works for a while now, why not work things out sooner rather than later, when there is no time.

Now, fair-goers are without one of three key food stands.

Speaking of that, according to last week’s article, the task force is not done trying to get rid of buildings and tenants they say should not be there, with sights set on three places. These moves would leave the fairgrounds with no food and no place to go when you pass out from heat stroke from not eating or drinking.

I know when these buildings were built. I know people who helped build these buildings. Not one of them was built with malicious or greedy intent.

They were all built to enhance the fair experience.

Shaun Gilliland is right when he says these buildings are county property, that’s why they were built on the fairgrounds.

But why not work out a deal for the people who built them to use them lease-free since they put a tremendous amount of work and dollars into them.

If they didn’t build them, then charge a lease just like you do for vendor space in Floral Hall and throughout the fairgrounds.

The Essex County Fair is a place for everyone. Most people can afford a trip to the fair, unlike other, more expensive events that happen in the county.

This fair is a staple event for the town of Westport and the county as a whole which needs to be looked at as something to enhance, not to damage.

I believe Gilliland when he says the goal is to again make the fairgrounds a place where county residents will want to come together not just for the fair, but for a variety of events. I think putting in a part time manager to help bring events to the grounds throughout the year would help.

But, I also know there is a contingent who are looking to sell the grounds, and that would not be in the best interests of the county. They already have a prime piece of land in North Hudson they can get a pretty penny for, so start there.

Keith Lobdell is a staff writer for Sun Community News. He can be reached at keith@suncommunitynews.com.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

SponsorsÊ contributeÊ toÊ DozerfestÊ success To the Editor: Dozerfest 2016 was a huge success thanks to the efforts of over 2,000 attendees, the many volunteers, our organizers and sponsors.

We can’t thank you all enough.

A special thank you to our main sponsors Plattsburgh Kiwanis Breakfast Foundation, Graymont Materials, Milton CAT, Airborne Speedway, Huntley Trucking, Kubricky Construction, Warren Tire and Hall Communications-WJOY-Kool 105-WOKO. These additional sponsors deserve recognition for contributing to our success: Adirondack Pennysaver, Adirondack Regional Federal Credit Union, A.H.I. Health, Buck’s Discount Center, Butcher Block, Casella Waste Systems, Champlain Centre, Champlain National Bank, Champlain Peterbuilt, Clinton County Firefighter’s Assoc., S. Plattsburgh Fire Dept., Peru Fire Dept., Morrisonville Fire Dept., Clinton County Sheriff, Clowney Electrical Services, Coca Cola, Community Bank, Concrete Building Supply, Crossfit Fitness, Della Motorsports, Denton Publications, Dibble Equipment, Dig Safely NY, Duprey Feed & Supply, Duquette Steel, Durocher Auto Sales, Forrence Orchards, Fosters, Freihoffers-George Weston Bakery, Frosty Cow, Fuller Excavating, Gerry Hemingway, Giroux’s Poultry Farm, Hannaford, Harmony Golf Club, Homeland Security, Jim Mussaw, JCEO, Kat’s Michigans, Kiwanis Aktion Club, Kneucraft Fine Jewelers, Law Office of Frank Zappalla, Leon L. Blair Contracting, Lake City Choppers, Loremans’, Luck Brothers, Maine Drilling & Blasting, Marty’s Carpet, Maui North, Morrisonville Septic, Mountain View Equipment, Northline Utilities, Olympic Auto & Truck, Peck’s Rainbow Wedding and Banquet Hall, Pepsi Cola, Pipsqueak’s Party Time, Plattsburgh Boat Basin, Plattsburgh Paving, Press Republican, Prism Face Painting, R. Hogan Excavating, RR Charlebois Inc., Regal Cinema 8, Roswell Beeman Trucking, Rulf ’s Orchard, Sears, Subway, Superior Lubricants, Tammy’s Lunch Box, Troy Belting and Supply Co., Wells Communications and WIRY Radio/Fidelis Care.

The event raised over $27,000 that will be shared by 17 organizations that have programs benefitting children in our community.

We hope to see you all next year on June 3, for our 11th year of Dozerfest� Dozerfest Committee

ThanksÊ toÊ RousesÊ PointÊ FourthÊ of Ê JulyÊ sponsors To the Editor: The Rouses Point Fourth of July Committee and Montgomery Post 912 American Legion in Rouses Point would like to thank everyone who sponsored our 56th annual Fourth of July celebration.

Please support our local businesses. Without them, our celebration would not be possible. They are important to all of us.

Event and parade sponsors: Village of Rouses Point, Burnham Financial, Chazy Hardware, USA Bound, Riley Ford, John and Mary Zurlo, Gottago Electric, Bechard’s Farm Equipment, Graymount Materials, Marlene Bechard, Dr. Richard Foreman

DMD, Freeport Forwarding, CDC Real Estate, Melissa McManus, Champlain Peterbilt, R. Deso and Sons, James C. Smith and Son, Barcomb’s Marina, Lakeside Coffee, Parker Chevy, Rouses Point Historical Society, J & R Electric, Post 912 Auxiliary, Nottingham Advisors, Geri Trombley Construction, Maskell’s Hair Hut, Sandy’s Deli, Best Friends Restaurant, The Last Resort, The Border Press, Gaines Marina, Mott’s Marine, Lee Kitchen, Carpet and Appliance Center, Kavanaugh Realty, Giroulx Poultry, 3 J’s Fuel, Labarge Agency, Rouses Point Fire Auxiliary and Legion Post 912 for generously donating the American flags that were given out during the parade.

5K Summer Sizzle Fun Run sponsors: Rouses Point Liquor and Wine and American Legion Post 912.

Kids and Family Day sponsors: Stewart’s Shops, Primelink and Champlain Telephone Company.

Fireworks sponsors: Pfizer Pharmaceuticals and Price Chopper.

Kieran Gilroy, Rouses Point NY

TrumpÊ aÊ Ô creativeÊ entrepreneurÕ To the Editor: I cannot in good conscience sit back and allow Mr. G. P. Guido to harshly criticize Mr. J. Sharkey for his beliefs and support for the presumptive Republican nominee for President of the USA. Let me also say I thank Mr. Guido for his service to our country and defend his right to present his thoughts weather I agree or not.

I would like to point out that one doesn’t have to serve in the military to provide service to our country.

In support of Mr. Trump, please recognize that he has proven to be a creative entrepreneur creating thousands of good paying jobs over his lifetime.

Did all go well? Anyone who has had the initiative to lead knows the answer� Was Mr. Trump an asset the USA? I would opine absolutely he and people like him made America what it was.

On the other hand, Mrs. Clinton and her husband have lived off the backs of the American taxpayers their entire lives. Both were lawyers that have been disbarred; Mrs. Clinton has recently been exposed to be a liar, outright, no questions necessary� Mr. Clinton would have been incarcerated for his actions against women if he had any other last name.

Their fortune in the hundreds of millions was collected under circumstances that are under investigation. I could write a book on the illegal actions of the Clintons, but put that on the side for now� Mr. D. Trump has been bombarded with negative advertising over the last year. Yes, over $400,000,000 has been spent on attacking him, along with lies day after day supported by national news agencies.

So did he respond with an aggressive and hostile attitude?

Yes he did. Let me tell you right now, Mr. Guido, if I were in a fox hole behind enemy lines, I would want Trump at my back - not Clinton� Trade, Trump understands it better than all of them and will make appropriate adjustment to the benefit of the American people.

Illegal immigrants, stop and think (illegal) need I say more? Let me close with something I believe we all support: GOD BLESS AMERICA� Bert Windle Putnam Station

COMMENTARY

Importing Drugs Buying imported drugs is a rotten deal for patients Robert Blancato Columnist

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residential front-runner Donald Trump just unveiled a proposal that would authorize Americans to buy prescription drugs imported from countries like Canada. The measure sounds appealing -- who wouldn’t want cheaper medicines from safe pharmacies in our northern neighbor?

Unfortunately, there’s a reason this proposal sounds too good to be true: it is.

While seemingly sensible, drug importation is a terrible idea that will put Americans at risk of harm from impure, unsafe, and counterfeit copies of prescription drugs. If he actually follows through on the proposal, Trump will be showcasing the art of the bad deal . . . for American patients.

He talks about how he wants to “remove barriers to entry into free markets,” including “allowing consumers access to imported, safe and dependable drugs from overseas.”

What he doesn’t say is that the United States has a safety regimen that is second to none and that depends on its being essentially a closed system. Breaking open this closed system invites abuse and increases risks because there would be no good way for consumers “to know whether drugs sold outside the U.S. meet FDA standards,” according to one agency document.

Backers of allowing drug imports say that those sold in Canada and other industrial countries are often the same product, but because of price controls imposed in those countries, they can be bought for far less than in the United States.

But as the FDA put it, supposedly ‘Canadian’ drugs “may be coming from some other country and simply passing through Canada.” In fact, one FDA operation found that 87 percent of drugs promoted as being of Canadian origin actually came from 27 different countries around the world. Many of those countries have abysmal quality controls.

And Canadian officials don’t inspect drugs that are shipped into Canada and then sold internationally.

Drug importation will particularly harm poor seniors -- precisely because their tight, fixed-income budgets will pressure them to turn to cheaper but potentially dangerous foreign imports.

Blocking drugs imported from other countries isn’t about free markets or competition. Most drugs sold in the U.S. already compete against generic versions, or other drugs designed to treat the same illness. And for all the hoopla about a few high-priced breakthrough drugs, pharmaceuticals account for less than 10 percent of national health spending.

Whatever limited, short-term savings might be gained from importing cheaper drugs would be vastly outweighed by the harm from breaking down the world’s best system for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of prescriptions drugs sold in America.

Robert Blancato is the executive director of the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs.

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FAMILY FUN DAY: BENEFIT FOR CHASE!@ ESSEX COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, WESTPORT.

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Sunday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Chase McCarroll is fighting stage 4 Hodgkins Lymphona, several small tumors, one large tumor on his sacrum. He’s losing the ability to use his legs. Needs a stem cell transplant. Father of 17 and 3 year old sons. Funday includes: face painting, 50/50 raffle, Chinese auction, music, magic, refreshments, softball tournament ($25 includes admission & t-shirt).

Admission: $5. 10% goes to St. Jude’s Children Research Center, the rest going to his family.

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Municipality pooches having a woofing good time Municipalities in planning stages of adding dog park

By Teah Dowling

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PLATTSBURGH — Tails are wagging for the upcoming trend of designated parks for pooches.

The towns of Plattsburgh, Peru and Schuyler Falls are in the planning stages of incorporating dog parks.

Plattsburgh is a little further along with its plans.

The park will be located in Cliff Haven Rec Park and be open to anyone within the town.

“It’s big enough for the owners to throw balls and for the dogs to run and play,” said Melanie Defayette, youth services and recreation director for the town’s parks and recreation department.

Discussions started in 2012 and the town hit the ground running quickly by forming a com-

mittee and purchasing various plots for the area.

That process stalled, Defayette said, when the fencing was stolen.

Eventually, Defayette said the town got back up on its feet and started planning again.

“This has been quite the process,” she said.

The town completed the park’s design and purchased more fencing.

Discussions are currently taking place on rules, adopting a policy and possible fees to generate revenue in order to keep the park going.

The total project cost is around $8,000, said Defayette, and it’s covered through the park land account for Cliff Haven.

The anticipated completion date is spring 2017.

Defayette said if the site is successful, there’s a possibility of putting in another park more in the heart of the town.

JUST GETTING STARTED Both Peru and Schuyler Falls are in the pre-

Elmore SPCA Adoptable Pets Rebecca Burdo

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Here is Haus, an adoptable dog from Elmore SPCA...

Haus is a fawn and white American staffordshire terrier mix, who arrived June 18. He’s 4 years old and heartworm positive.

Haus is a great dog who was found running at large in the town of Schuyler Falls. His family came forward and wanted to redeem him but couldn’t because they couldn’t take care of him anymore. He is a sweet mild mannered dog. He loves to lounge and play with any toys he can find. He really likes to carry around his water bucket for some reason. We are told that Haus has lived successfully with kids, cats and other dogs and would do well in most homes. Haus is such a great dog.

He loves to hang out with his people and to play with toys.

He is now current on vaccinations, is neutered and has tested negative for lyme, ehrlichia and anaplasmosis. Unfortunately,

liminary stages.

In Peru, the park will be located in the meadow across the metal bridge near Heyworth/Mason Park.

Interest was sparked a few years ago, Supervisor Peter Glushko said, but plans didn’t start to form until recently.

“We have a lot of dog walkers around town,” he said. “We believe a lot of owners will use this space.”

Glushko said he’s hopeful the park will be up and running by the end of this summer to service over 900 dogs registered in the town.

More discussions, he said, will be held during future town meetings.

‘VERY SUCCESSFUL’ The city of Plattsburgh has two dog parks: one in Melissa Penfield Park and another located next to the Plattsburgh City Beach.

Both dog parks are completely fenced-in areas, where pooches can roam, run and play freely.

this big guy has tested positive for heartworm. He is currently being treated with the slow kill method and is doing well. Haus seems to really want to “get to” the kittens and cats he has met here at the shelter. We feel like he would do best in a home with no cats. Haus has been good with the other dogs he has met at Elmore SPCA. He prefers to be with laid back and submissive dogs. Although he won’t “go after” dogs he will not back down if another dog tries to dominate him.

Haus is really a big sweet heart who loves to hug, to play and to enjoy his time with other laid back dogs.

Here is Domino, an adoptable cat from Elmore SPCA...

Domino is a white and black domestic short hair kitty, who arrived June 24. He’s 3 years old and weighs almost 13 pounds.

Domino is a distinguished man-cat who loves everyone he meets. He enjoys hanging out with other cats. This great cat started out life as a stray cat in the town of Keeseville. When he was about 1, he wandered onto a concerned citizen’s property who took him in and surrendered him to Elmore SPCA for vetting and to find a great home. He was quickly adopted by a wonderful woman who has loved him very well. Unfortunately, his kind person is now in a nursing home and can no

“They’re always very busy,” Mayor James Calnon said.

Calnon said the parks have been so successful that the city is currently talking about expanding, particularly to allow big and small dogs separate spaces.

NOT QUITE THERE The town of Beekmantown doesn’t have a specific park designated for canines, but a small space is allocated in the front of the recreational park on Spellman Road.

Supervisor Dennis Relation this 250-foot space came about as a compromise after hearing several concerns from residents regarding safety of the children and feces in the park.

“A majority of town residents felt they shouldn’t be allowed in the park,” he said.

“But we felt a need to service the town’s dog owners.”

Village of Rouses Point Mayor Daniel Letourneau said there has been no discussion to incorporate a dog park.

longer care for Domino. This big guy is a lover and will need a home where he will get plenty of attention and love. He is now current on vaccinations, has tested negative for FeLV/FIV and has already been neutered; please consider giving this dapper cat a home. Domino is already a favorite of everyone who visits the cat colony. He will do well in most homes and would love to meet his new family soon.

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Fact or Fiction?

July Challenge July is the seventh month of the year. Here are some questions about the month. How many can you answer correctly?

1) July was named after Roman general Julius Caesar. Fact or Fiction?

2) There are 32 days in July.

Fact or Fiction?

3) July is known for having high temperatures in the United States.

Fact or Fiction?

4) The dog days of summer begin in July in the United States.

Fact or Fiction?

5) Ruby is the birthstone for July.

Fact or Fiction?

6) Most rubies are blue.

Fact or Fiction?

8) The United States is not the only country to celebrate its independence in July. Fact or Fiction?

9) The Tour de France takes place in July. Fact or Fiction?

10) The Tour de France is a car race. Fact or Fiction?

Answers: 1) Fact, 2) Fiction, there are 31 days in July, 3) Fact, 4) Fact, 5) Fact, 6) Fiction, most rubies are red, 7) Fact, 8) Fact, 9) Fact, 10) Fiction, it is a bike race

Jokes Jokes Jokes Q: Why do some fish live in salt water?

A: Because pepper makes them sneeze.

Q: How did the dog stop the DVD?

Name That Person Many famous people were born in July.

Fill in the blanks to name some of them.

1) J O _ N Q U I N C Y _ D A _ S 2) P.T. _ A R _ U _ 3) J U _ I U S C _ _ S A R 4) C A _ V I _ C O O _ I D G E 5) A _ E L I A E A _ _ A R T 6) G E _ A L D F _ R _ 7) P R I N C E S S D _ A _ A Answers: 1) John Quincy Adams, 2) P.T. Barnum, 3) Julius Caesar, 4) Calvin Coolidge, 5) Amelia Earhart, 6) Gerald Ford, 7) Princess Diana

7) Many holidays take place in July, including Independence Day in the United States, which falls on July 4. Fact or Fiction?

A: He pressed the paws button.

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retail, housing and offices and a three-story parking garage.

Other ideas include an event lawn, additional river access for kayaking and canoeing, an art trail and a year-round farmer’s market.

“We want to incorporate things people will enjoy,” said Plattsburgh Mayor James Calnon.

OTHER FUTURE PROJECTS Besides the Durkee Street lot, several other projects have begun within the city, including two expansions of the Saranac River Trail and Plattsburgh City Marina.

The first phase of the Saranac River Trail project was construction of the trail from behind Plattsburgh High School at George Angell Drive, across the campus, up the hill to Steltzer Road and then along Pine Street to the Max Moore Memorial Treehouse and the old Saranac Street Bridge.

The trail expansion will go two different ways: The first one will go across the replaced Saranac Street Bridge, along the waterfront around the NYSEG site and to Durkee Street where another pedestrian bridge will be put in to connect to downtown.

The second will continue on Pine Street behind the Plattsburgh Police Department to Stafford Middle School.

The total project cost is over $2 million and is covered through federal funding, NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the city.

The city is also in the preliminary stages of expanding the Plattsburgh City Marina.

The current marina consists of 34 slips. The next phases of the proposed project will add a second 32-slip dock and a 30slip wave attenuating dock to reduce the intensity of wave action in inshore waters.

The city plans on going out to bid in the near future, along with sending out an application to the Army Corp of Engineers, among other funding agencies.

These two additions cost approximately $1.5 million and are anticipated to be completed in 2017 and 2018.

Both projects, along with several others, Calnon said, help with the overall goal of the city to attract new visitors and boost the area’s economy.

GRANT DETAILS Now that the award is official, Plattsburgh is required to build a strategic investment plan.

According to the governor’s office, completed plans include identification of economic development, transportation, housing and community projects.

The grant, Calnon said, will be administered in increments depending on which project they decide to tackle first.

The city, he said, is not required to match grants as of now.

However, he’s anticipating the $10 million might be enough to fund all the projects.

Additional funding could be obtained from other sources, he said, including private investors, in which a few have expressed interest.

City officials are still seeking more private investors and state funding. Calnon said he’s unsure of how much more funding they’ll need, but they’re confident the project will turn into reality, said the mayor.

Calnon said the city plans on turning those ideas into detailed projects over the next several months, all while gathering public input along the way.

His hope is to hit the ground running in 2017.

“We’re really proud of this product,” he said. “We’re anxious to see where this takes us.”

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Mother nature downpours on Mayor’s Cup Several events cancelled, downsized during Saturday’s celebration

By Teah Dowling

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PLATTSBURGH — The city wasn’t graced with a sunny Mayor’s Cup this year.

Instead, rain fell on and off throughout the course of the day, causing heavy winds and lower-than-usual temperatures.

The annual regatta was the first victim of last Saturday’s line of events.

Several sailors abandoned ship as conditions grew unsafe on Lake Champlain throughout the course of the morning.

The lake was filled with five to six-foot waves, said Ed Kehn, who has participated in over 20 regattas, and winds reached up to high speeds that made officials question whether to cancel the event.

“If you’re not a boater, it would definitely be a rough ride,” he said referring to his 40-year boating experience.

Joanne Dahlen, an event spokeswoman, said the annual event has brought in an average of 75 boats the last several years.

This year brought in boaters from all over the North Country, Vermont and even Albany, she said.

The annual regatta, which usually brings in an average of 75 boats per year, only had 45 registrations. About 20 of those participants set sail after witnessing bad weather.

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However, due to the wet and rainy forecast advertised beforehand, only 45 participants registered.

A few hours before the race several boaters decided to drop out after seeing the conditions on the lake.

About 20 of the regatta participants still set sail, only to get caught in a downpour, which still didn’t stop them.

LANDLUBBER EVENTS On land, several events were cancelled, including the USA Luge Slider Search, a kid’s race using actual luge training sleds equipped with wheels.

The FunkyBatz performance at 2 p.m. in Trinity Park was also cancelled due to the weather.

Sandra Geddes, promotions and special events coordinator for the city, said the grounds were, for the most part, empty as the rain came and went throughout the course of the afternoon.

“We’ve had such terrible weather,” she said. “No one has been around here all day.” However, the Advocacy and Resource Center and BHSN — Behavioral Health Services North kept the fun going for kids until 3 p.m.

Also, the fire truck pull and Elvis Tribute Artist Rick Alviti were two events residents couldn’t miss rain or shine.

“I’m really surprised people came out for this [fire truck pull],” she said. “We’re very excited.”

As the rain continued to fall, the Mayor’s Cup Festival and Regatta Facebook page filled with questions from locals and visitors wondering if the annual fireworks show would still take place at 9:30 p.m.

Like almost every year before, the fireworks show lit up the night sky, ending the damp day with a bang.

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Several teams come out to compete for the Mayor’s Cup first-ever Fire Truck Pull

By Teah Dowling

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PLATTSBURGH — Captain Billington’s Crew took to the starting line first.

The six-person team, including Plattsburgh City Fire Department Fire Chief Scott Lawliss, got into position to pull a 40,000-pound firetruck 100 feet on City Hall Place.

Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger” blasted while the co-ed crew gave the first initial tug. Once the wheels started rolling, the team started running to the finish line.

Their initial time was 25 seconds — a decent number to start off this inaugral event.

Nine other teams competed, included Going Out in Style.

Going Out in Style consisted of six CrossFit trainees: Robert Evans, Zach Latinville, Mark Brown, Scott Cota, Scott Brightwell and Community Development Director Paul DeDominicas.

“We train for life and this is life,” said Cota jokingly.

The team had one goal in mind before pulling the 40,000-pound bus: cross the finish line without falling, dying or leaving on a stretcher.

A Plattsburgh Fire Department ambulance was on site.

Luckily, no participants had to use it.

A majority of teams were made up of all or mostly men, except for two, including Girls on Fire.

That team consisted of Amanda Cota, Willow Nolland, Gina Brightwell, Maria Roth, Danielle Brown and Kristi Lawliss.

The ladies dressed in red all engage in CrossFit training on a regular basis, so they had no intimidation by the men.

“We like to lift heavy sh�t,” said Lawliss. “We’re going to beat them.”

Each team had three chances to better their time.

Some took those extra chances to call for reinforcements, like 2 Old Guys.

Most of the teams consisted of six members, except for the dynamic duo of Mike Roberts and Phil Brown.

Both are 50 years old and compete in strongman competi-

tions on a regular basis.

However, their first-ever fire truck pull grew to be too much of a challenge.

In their first attempt, the two strongmen pulled their hardest to reach the finish line but didn’t make it.

Roberts believed the results would’ve been different if they could’ve used harnesses instead of a rope.

“It was very taxing,” Brown said. “It was a lot harder than we expected.”

For the second round, the two-man team requested the help of Robert’s son-in-law and his father.

This time, they crossed the line.

Despite each challenge the diverse teams had to face, only some came out on top.

In the men’s division, Strong Men came out on top, followed

by New York Yankers in second and Meat N’Muscle in third.

In the women’s division, Chug N’ Tug won over Girls on Fire. For the co-ed division, Billingtons Crew placed first and Powerhouse of Hulberts came in second.

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Local blueberry growers hope for bumper crop Steady rain, consistant heat favorable conditions for the fruit, say growers

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AU SABLE FORKS — Local producers have their fingers crossed for a bumper crop of blueberries this summer.

Gray Densmore, owner of the Valley View Farm in Ticonderoga, said they’re zeroing in on harvest time.

Peak season is short: The window ran from July 16 to Aug. 23 last year.

Densmore hopes this spring’s temperature fluctuations won’t lead to a smaller yield, bucking the smaller-than-normal budding he observed earlier this season.

“Our crop is great, we’re concerned about numbers,” Densmore said. “Everybody’s kind of waiting to see.”

Following weeks of consistent heat, Clinton Cornell Extension has since reversed their initial predictions of a fruiting decrease.

“The crop looks great, it looks really good,”

said Amy Ivy, a CCE vegetable specialist.

In addition to the heat, blueberries also require ample water.

The best type of rain is slow and steady, said Susan Barton, co-owner of Blueberry Acres in Au Sable Forks.

Downpours often produce runoff, which is not absorbed by the dry soil.

“So those kinds of rains aren’t as helpful as you think,” Barton said.

This past week saw a steady drizzle beginning on Friday and lasting until mid-morning on Sunday.

Blueberry Acres hosts slightly more than 900 bushes.

The earlier varieties seem to be coming in okay, Barton said, but this season’s dryness has had an effect.

The Patriot, for instance, is the largest early-season blueberry.

But this year, they’re not ripening very well.

“I think they’re really struggling,” Barton said.

While other varieties are faring slightly better, they remain scarce.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of

commercial blueberry production in the country. In recent years, production has seen a ramp-up in the New York State.

The New York State Berry Growers Association says there are more blueberry plantings in the state than ever as a result of several factors, including health benefits and increased consumer demand for locally grown food.

Last year, state growers harvested 1.6 million pounds of blueberries worth $2.8 million, making the state the 11th largest blueberry producer in the country.

Once planted, maturation is typically reached in 8 to 10 years (although plants can start yielding fruit as early as two years).

As growers continue to make investments, more of that land will approach full produc-

tion with each successive year, said the state.

“New York’s climate, our superb soils and access to water make this state an ideal location for growing this incredible fruit,” said New York State Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball.

Blueberries, particularly the highbush variety, do well in the Champlain Valley, Ivy said, provided they’re planted in acidic soil.

Highbush plants have few pest problems and reach considerable heights.

The plants, which are the most tolerant of early spring frosts of any in the berry family, are also attractive for gardeners due to leaves that turn scarlet in the fall, Ivy said.

Valley View, Rulfs Orchard and Blueberry Acres offer pick-your-own service.

Books on their way to school districts across North Country NYSUT hopes to expand book distribution effort in coming months

By Pete DeMola

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PLATTSBURGH — A truck backed up to the Plattsburgh offices of the New York State United Teachers offices on Durkee Street last week.

The driver hopped out and rolled open the door.

Local NYSUT reps made quick work of un-

loading the truck, boxes and boxes of books, some 1,700 in all.

After being sorted by title and reading level, the reps, including folks from AuSable Valley, Saranac Lake, Minerva, Newcomb and Plattsburgh Central, packed them into their vehicles for distribution.

“As many as they fit into their cars, that’s what they brought back to their communities,” said Don Carlisto, a union member and vice president of the Saranac Lake Teachers Association.

Moriah and Beekmantown Central also stand to benefit from the effort.

The books, all brand new, came as a result of NYSUT’s partnership with their national

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While Pfizer announced plans to pull out in 2005, they’ve only downsized.

To balance the budget, Village Treasurer Arsene Letourneau said $394,484 had to come out of the fund balance.

Now, it needs to be replenished.

affiliate, American Federation of Teachers, and an organization called First Book, which provides free books donated by book publishers to organizations that work with kids in Title I schools.

Last week’s haul is just the beginning of what Carlisto hopes will be an ongoing book distribution project in North Country communities.

Big plans are afoot for future efforts: “We’re shooting for a semi-truck filled with 25 pallets,” Carlisto said. “At this point, it’s all hands on deck.”

Communities should stay tuned to local media for when the books will be distributed, Carlisto said.

“It has to come from somewhere,” he said. “We have to make up for that lost revenue.”

OFFICIAL OPINIONS Trustee Thomas Dart stood in support of Sterling’s request in order to keep him as a customer.

“We don’t want to lose those funds,” he said.

The mayor disagreed.

Carlisto, an English teacher, said the program often results in a kid getting a new book for the first time ever.

The effort is an example of how local union reps can leverage state and national union resources for free books for kids, “and that’s the takeaway for me from the initiative,” Carlisto said.

“Who knows what kind of ripple effect that would be having,” he said, “creating a spark for lifelong learning.”

Community partners also participated in last week’s effort, including representatives from Mountain Lake PBS, THRIVE (Plattsburgh), and the county library systems.

“We don’t want to start amending a law for one item,” he said.

The board could not reach a final decision.

Further discussion was tabled until the next meeting on Monday, July 18.

Sterling hopes the decision will be in his favor.

“Rouses Point is my home,” he said. “My heart and soul is in this village.”

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land Head, where the group was met with fanfare.

The vets were all smiles as guests got in line to shake each of their hands, thanking them for their service.

“This is really something for them,” said Theresa Goodman of the North Country Honor Flight. “For some of them, this is the most recognition they received.”

World War II veteran Dorothy LeClair, who served for almost a year, said being one of the first riders was a great 95th birthday gift.

“It was really great,” she said. “Words cannot describe the experience.”

Bernhard “Bernie” Jakobetz, served in both the Korean War and Vietnam War between 1953 to 1973, also took part in the first ride.

“It was really exciting,” he said.

Plattsburgh Supervisor Michael Cashman rode alongside three veterans, who, he said, shared a deep 30-year friendship.

“I was absolutely humbled to speak with our veterans,” he said. “I couldn’t be more thankful for their service.

“They secured a bright future for our nation.”

Teah Dowling contributed to this report

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WILLSBORO - July 1ST Friday Story Hour for ages 3-5, Pain Memorial Free Library. Must preregister at the library 9:30 11:00 am. Runs for 6 weeks. 518-9634478

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.

THE ASRC FALCONER SCIENCE/NATURAL HISTORY LECTURE SERIES 2016 TUESDAY EVENINGS - 7:00 p.m.

Free admission and open to the public. ASRC WHITEFACE FIELD STATION 110 MARBLE LANE Wilmington, NY 12997 July 12 The Adirondack Moose Project. Visual presentation by Sharon Tabor, DECs Bureau of Wildlife Technician Discussion and multimedia presentation of the current Adirondack Moose Project as it relates to scientific research: the distribution and population trends of moose in New York, habitat selection, health monitoring and implications climate change may have on moose across the Northeast.

July 26 El Nino and La Nina Effects On Local and Global Weather Multimedia presentation by Conor Lahiff, National Weather Service Meteorologist. Highlights of general weather across the North Country with a focus on winter weather patterns, including a review of this past winter. Also discussed will be teleconnections such as how La Nina and El Nino affect the local and global weather and climate change.

August 9 View From Above: Seeing Our Environment in a New Light. Multi-spectral imagery discussion by Dr. Melanie Johnson, Associate Professor, Department of Natural Sciences Paul Smiths College. We have increasing amounts of multi-spectral imagery publicly available for little to no charge that can tell us so much about our world. In this talk, we will discuss basic remote sensing of the environment, what a remote sensing of the environment, what a remote sensing analyst sees, how that vision compares to what we see every day, and how we can shift our perspective to see things in a new light. August 23 Climate Change: Whats Left to Argue About? Presentation by Dr. Eric Leibensperger, Atmospheric Science Professor, Department of Earth Sciences SUNY Plattsburgh

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CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS AU SABLE FORKS - Au Sable Forks Library's summer story time begins on Monday, July 11th from 9:30 a.m. 10:15 a.m. for K 3rd, and 10:30 11:30 for grades 4th 6th.

The program will run on Mondays on July 11th & 18th and August 1st, 8th and 15th. We are pleased to announce that our summer story time will once again be hosted by Katie Haig. For further information, please contact Alison Follos, Director, Au Sable Forks Free Library. To sign your child up, please visit the library during regular hours: 518-647-5596 PERU – Vacation Bible School to be held at Peru Community Church for Children ages 3yrs. To 6th Grade. Monday August 1st – August 5th 9am – 12pm each day.

Pre-Registration is Encouraged but not required. For more info & to register call 518-643-8641.

WILLSBORO - July 5th Summer Reading Program starts at the Paine Library. Call library for registration information. Program runs for 6 weeks, Mondays through Thursdays.

July 5th Summer Reading Program starts at Noblewood Beach.

Program runs for 6 weeks daily.

July 4th Following the Parade Childrens races and games at the soccer field - Used book Sale For more info Call 518-963-4478.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH AUSABLE FORKS – 2015-2016 WIC schedule at the Ambulance Building-Ausable Forks December 2, January 6, Feb, 3, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7, at 9:30 am - 2:15 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296 ELIZABETHTOWN - Al-Anon Family Group, family, friends of problem drinkers. Elizabethtown Community Hospital Board Room. 4 to 5 p.m. Anonymous, confidential, free. Details: 518-962-2351, 518873-2652. Every Sunday.

ELIZABETHTOWN – 2015-2016 WIC Schedule at the Public Health Building December 3, January 7, Feb 4, March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1, October 6, November 3, December 1, 8:00 - 3:30 PM November 19, December 17, January 21, Feb 18, March 16, April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15, 11:30 am - 6:30 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296 ELIZABETHTOWN – Music Festival Aug. 5th- Aug. 7th Sponsored by: Elizabethtown Fish & Game Club On the E-Town Wadhams Rd. Come Join the Family Fun! Camping, Nightly Bonfires, Fishing, Tubing in the Boquet River, Horseshoes, Games & Live Music! For Information or to reserve a campsite. Call: Angie Wallace 518-8733277. Camping Registration deadline August 1, 2015 $40.00 Camping Registration Fee after August 1 , 2015 - $50.00 Admission is $5.00 per person 12 & under Free.

Come Join The FUN! KEESEVILLE – 2015-2016 WIC schedule at the United Methodist Church November 25, December 30, January 13, Feb 25, March 24, April 28, May 26, June 23, July 28,August 25, September 22, October 27, November 23, December 22, 9:30 am - 2:15 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296 LAKE PLACID – 2015-2016 WIC schedule at the Thomas Shipman Youth Center December 1, January 5, Feb 2, March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6, October 4, November 1, December 6 , 9:30 am - 2:15 PM November 24, December 22, January 26, Feb 23, March 22, April 26, May 24, June 28, July 26, August 23, September 27, October 25, November 22, December 27 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296

CONCERTS WESTPORT - An Evening of Music: Folk, Acoustic Blues, Contemporary, Jazz Trumpet, Old Timey String Band, Traditional Country and Bluegrass, Sunday, July 24, 2016 starting at 6:30pm at the Westport Federated Church, 6486 Main St., Westport, NY. Donation $10.00 Adults, children under 18 free. All donations go to the Community Cares Project assisting families going through medical emergencies with travel and lodging expenses. Featured musicians: Julie Robards, folk and original music; Joan Crane, acoustic blues and ragtime guitar; Lisa Smith, contemporary songs with Daniel Seidman piano accompaniment; Taylor Haskins, jazz trumpet; Too Tall String Band, with Bruce Lawson, Rod Driscoll, Hap Wheeler, old time string band and traditional country; Bluegrass Pickers featuring Skip Smithson, Ralph Lane, Eric OHara, Steve Light, Steve Feinbloom; Craig Johnson, house drummer.

CRAFTS & FESTIVALS WILLSBORO - July 30TH Willsboro Folk Craft Fair 34th Annual from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, on Point Road.

FARMER'S MARKETS ELIZABETHTOWN – Adirondack Farmers Market, Fridays until September 16th 9am-1pm, Behind the Adirondack Museum.

KEENE – Adirondack Farmers Market Marcy Airfield Sundays 9:30am-2pm until October 9th.

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ELIZABETHTOWN - The Adirondack History Museum continues its summer lecture series with a presentation by Phillip Terri on Thursday, July 21. Terrie, environmental historian of the Adirondacks and professor emeritus at Bowling Green University, will present Adirondack Towns: Cultural, Political & Social Construction at 7 p.m.

Guests are invited to stop by at 6 p.m. for a reception featuring a light refreshments, wine and coffee. For more information, contact the museum at (518) 873-6466 or echs@adkhistorymuseum.org.

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

CHAZY -There will be a meeting of all residents of the Chazy Lake Watershed, including all those interested in the welfare of our lake. Issues such as water quality, milfoil, etc. will be discussed and your input is very important.

The meeting will be held on July 23rd at 10:00 AM at the Chazy Lake Beach on 374. In the event of rain, we will meet at the Town Hall on Higby Rd."

PLATTSBURGH - twice-monthly Public Science Forums on interesting topics in science and the social sciences at The Champlain Wine Company, 30 City Hall Place, Plattsburgh NY 12901. First and third Mondays of each month at 5:30 pm. Beginning Monday Feb. 1st. Local Scientists and Social Scientists present provocative public forums free to the public. For more information, please call 518564-0064.

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

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

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

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DATE 6/30/16 6/30/16 6/30/16 6/30/16 6/30/16 7/1/16 7/1/16 7/1/16 7/1/16 7/1/16 7/1/16 7/1/16 7/1/16 7/1/16 7/1/16 7/1/16 7/1/16 7/5/16 7/5/16 7/5/16 7/5/16 7/5/16 7/5/16 7/5/16 7/6/16 7/6/16 7/6/16

GRANTOR David and Holly Pellerin Ioannis Kourtesis Joseph Church Thomas Durocher Elizabeth, Andrew and Lee McKee Frank Bretthauer Duane Cooper and Mary Carlin John Kennedy Martin and Tina Brothers Jeff Morelock Marie Jabaut Chris Labarge Gerald OÕ Connor David and Rana Smith Winter Lane LLC Deanne Dwyer and Harold Relation Rita Stevens Christopher Wolff Jim Bushey Michael, Craig and Edgar Bousquet Craig Lazure and Effie Tsilivigos Robert Kagan Laurie McMurdo Alba Walter Joel Perky Edgar Gagnier Daniel Hamilton et al

GRANTEE Peter Hamm and Heather Garner Raquel Hauf Anthony and Randi Christodoulou Cassie Cajigas Greg and Nicole Demarse Courtney Bretthauer Elisabeth Deleon John Nichols Mark Boudrea and Megan Godfrey Sheldon and Christine Cullen James and Manami Hall Deborah Stefanatos Marc and Marie Meunier Darin Childs Lisa Deere Merton and Carol Weightman Khristopher and Brandy Manchester Curt and Amy Gervich Kevin Carpenter William and James Plympton John and Danielle Bernard Christopher Diener Norman and Rita Gibbons Chad and Amanda Trombley Peter Papadakos and Susan Dantoni Colin and Dennis Moore Jeffrey Latinville

LOCATION Plattsburgh Dannemora Plattsburgh Schuyler Falls Plattsburgh Plattsburgh Chazy Chazy Plattsburgh Champlain Chazy Ellenburg Chazy Peru Plattsburgh Plattsburgh Chazy Plattsburgh Mooers Altona Altona Plattsburgh Chazy Mooers Ausable Clinton Plattsburgh

PRICE $228,000 $22,000 $312,500 $112,000 $175,000 $10 $215,000 $330,000 $140,000 $149,900 $120,000 $141,500 $245,000 $188,500 $245,000 $95,000 $407,000 $245,000 $17,800 $80,000 $10,000 $145,000 $155,000 $120,350 $18,000 $30,000 $55,000

DATE 6/30/16 6/30/16 6/30/16 6/30/16 7/1/16 7/1/16 7/1/16 7/1/16 7/5/16 7/5/16 7/5/16 7/6/16 7/6/16 7/6/16 7/6/16 7/6/16 7/6/16

GRANTOR Michael and Lena Aitner Jensentree Farm Inc Peter Schooch et al Roberta and Lance Decker Paul and Rosaria Oslacky Michael Stipo Melanie Thompson Bryon Renderer and Amy Fennelly Patricia Belikis James and Elizabeth Wasson Jeffrey and Kathleen Reynolds Karen Robards John, Colleen and Sarah Skinner Maria Papa Donald and Janice Heimer Jeanne Frisbie and Sylvia Kurtenbach Eric and Kristina Isachsen

GRANTEE Joseph Meachem Jason and Any Welch Eric and Karalie Messer Ray and Lou Decker Brian and Diana Obser Mario and Susan Vilardi Emma Summers-Lloyd Deborah Mitchell Vikki Michalios Sanel and Alma Cecunjanin Mark and Kristine Plasse Jimmy and Karen OÕ Brien Donald and Brenda Johnson Brett Darrow Nancy Morse Isabelle Fair Malone Real Estate LLC

LOCATION Moriah Westport Schroon Moriah Schroon Ticonderoga Chesterfield Jay Keene North Elba North Elba North Elba North Elba Minerva North Elba Elizabethtown North Elba

PRICE $10,500 $55,000 $113,300 $60,000 $117,500 $539,000 $40,250 $110,000 $275,000 $338,000 $300,000 $355,000 $31,000 $143,000 $370,000 $40,000 $179,900

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS CENTRAL BOILER CLASSIC EDGE OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. Heat more with LESS WOOD. Adirondack Hardware Call Dennis today 518-834-4600. Ext. 6 Young Lyon Hardware and Flooring 1923 Saranac Ave. Lake Placid, NY 518-523-9855 LEGALS NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: Beaudet Distributing LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 4/28/16 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: 11 Dean Lane, Platts38.40 burgh, NY. Purpose: Distribute snack foods NC-06/25-07/30/20166TC-122095

CMS MARINA, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/21/16.

Office in Clinton Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to Gravel & Shea PC 76 St Paul St 7th Fl P.O. Box 369 Burlington, VT 05402.

Purpose: Any lawful activity.

NC-07/09-08/13/20166TC-123735 CMS MARINE STORAGE, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/21/16.

Office in Clinton Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to Gravel & Shea PC 76 St Paul St 7th Fl P.O. Box 369 Burlington, VT 05402.

Purpose: Any lawful ac-

CMS MARINE STORAGE, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/21/16.

Office in Clinton Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to Gravel & Shea PC 76 St Paul St 7th Fl P.O. Box 369 Burlington, VT 05402.

Purpose: Any lawful activity.

NC-07/09-08/13/20166TC-123734

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Francis-Jean LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 4/29/16. Office location: Clinton SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY mail process to 22 Alana Way, Plattsburgh, NY, 12903. Any lawful purpose.

NC-06/11-07/16/20166TC-120820

MMCA16, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 5/17/16.

Office location: Clinton.

SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, P.O. Box 4808, Queensbury, NY 12804.

General purpose.

NC-06/18-07/23/20166TC-121550 PUBLIC REFERENDUM Voting on the Champlain Fire District proposed building addition, alterations and renovation project is scheduled for 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at the Champlain Fire Station, 162 Elm St. Champlain, NY. Only registered voters within the district may participate.

PROJECT COST BREAKDOWN

PUBLIC REFERENDUM Voting on the Champlain Fire District proposed building addition, alterations and renovation project is scheduled for 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at the Champlain Fire Station, 162 Elm St. Champlain, NY. Only registered voters within the district may participate.

PROJECT COST BREAKDOWN General Construction: $1,560,000 Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing: $683,000.

Site work: $630,000.

Project development: $496,000.

Total Project Cost: $3,369,000.

Estimated tax increase: $0.58 per $1,000 of assessed property value.

Tammy Barker Administrative Confidential Coordinator Champlain Fire District (518) 298 – 5553 NC-07/16/2016-1TC124266

NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION OF RAD NY PLATTSBURGH PROPERTY OWNER LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/26/16. Office location: Clinton County.

LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 5/25/16. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 100 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1750, Santa Monica, CA 90401. DE address of LLC: 850 New Burton Road, Ste. 201, Dover, DE 19904.

Arts. of Org. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

NC-06/11-07/16/20166TC-120821

NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION OF RAD NY PLATTSBURGH PROPERTY OWNER LLC. App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/26/16. Office location: Clinton County.

LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 5/25/16. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 100 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1750, Santa Monica, CA 90401. DE address of LLC: 850 New Burton Road, Ste. 201, Dover, DE 19904.

Arts. of Org. filed with DE Secy. of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

NC-06/11-07/16/20166TC-120821 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: Sip Plattsburgh LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on June 2, 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: 16 Montcalm Avenue.

Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

NC-06/25-07/30/20166TC-122318

THWAITS EXCAVATING, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 4/20/2016. Office location: Clinton County.

SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 1554 Route 9N, Clintonville, NY 12924. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NC-07/16-08/20/20166TC-124267

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