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Otis Mountain headliners Musicians talk humble beginnings

CCRS lands over 300k for tech expansion

District seeks state approval to implement Smart Schools Plan

By Teah Dowling

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CHAZY — Chazy Central Rural School is one step closer to merging the latest developments in the teaching and tech fields.

The district submitted its technology proposal to the state for review this June and received $378,806 through the Smart Schools Bond Act. The board of education held a public hearing last month and unanimously passed the plan the following meeting.

Now, the school’s project needs to be approved by the state

Department of Education.

If the district receives a green light, they plan on dividing up the overall plan in three to four years.

In the first year, the district plans on allocating about $60,000 to classroom technology and $40,000 to high tech security features.

“This first year will allow our teachers to have better instructional devices,” CCRS Superintendent John Fairchild said. “It will also help expand learning outside these four walls.”

Mimeos and smartboards in classrooms, which are more than six years old, are no longer functioning properly and are in need of an upgrade, said Fairchild, allowing more integration of online content into class lessons. >> See Technology Expansion | pg. 14

Beautifying Champlain

Photo by Teah Dowling

Schluter Systems expanding in Plattsburgh

Residents bring art, vibrancy to village through barn quilts

CHAMPLAIN — Village resident Lynne Hogle carefully starting painting yellow on her marked piece of plywood.

The local, who said she was non-artistic, tried to stay within the pencil-traced shapes of squares and triangles to create Teah her first ever barn quilt.

Dowling Writer “It’s definitely a neat art project,” she said.

Hogle was joined by three other residents during last week’s painting session at the Champlain Meeting House to create a large, hand-painted wooden block, which is traditionally displayed on the front or side of a barn.

While some residents painted technical patterns for their porches, roofs or front of their house, others thought out of the box like Champlain residents Nicci Molinski and her young daughter, Cora, who painted a sunflower.

“We love painting,” said Nicci with Cora shaking her head in agreement.

Both Hogle and Molinski participated in the first collective art project of painting lawn chairs last summer started by Village Trustee Janet McFetridge, in an attempt to beautify the town.

Chazy Central Rural School landed over $300,000 to expand technology.

The district’s first step is replacing the outdated classroom technology and security infrastructure.

Additional facility to create 46 new jobs in Clinton County

By Teah Dowling

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This barn quilt was placed on the front of the Champlain Meeting House.

Trustee Janet McFetridge created this piece and started the movement toward beautifying Champlain.

Photo by Teah Dowling

“I felt the village needed a little brightening up,” she said.

“The chairs and barn quilts turned out so beautiful and creating them brings people together.”

Over 20 residents painted lawn chairs last summer, some of which are displayed this year.

After only three sessions, over 10 barn quilts are displayed on the front of homes and on porches throughout the village.

“The buildings are getting old and some of them aren’t taken care of,” Hogle said. “We have a vision, a goal of beautifying our village.

“These art projects are a good start.” >> See Beautifying Champlain | pg. 19

PLATTSBURGH — It’s official: Schluter Systems is expanding.

The tile installation systems company, which has been part of the North Country for nearly 30 years, will invest more than $22 million to construct a new building at its 40-acre location on Pleasant Ridge Road in Plattsburgh.

A new 45,000 square-foot LEED certified manufacturing facility will be built. Its current warehouse will expand 200,000 square-feet.

This expansion will create 46 new jobs and retain 236 current employees in Clinton County.

“This is great news for the North Country and I couldn’t be more pleased for the employees and their families,” Sen. Betty Little said in a statement. “I am very pleased that Empire State Development has partnered with Schluter Systems to ensure this long-standing and excellent company has an excellent future ahead in Plattsburgh.”

Schluter Systems’ product line includes more than 4,000 >> See Schluter Systems | pg. 14

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Local professor awarded high honors, recognized for ‘excellence in teaching’ PLATTSBURGH — This past Friday, SUNY Plattsburgh President John Ettling presented Richard Aberle with the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching at the opening of the fall 2016 semester at the college.

“I work really hard to give my students something important,” he said. “I don’t want to see them become cogs in somebody else’s wheel and a critical

education can empower them.”

Aberle teaches English composition as well as courses in mythology, poetry and fiction.

He’s been instructing students since 2010, bringing a wide array of teaching experiences from the universities of Nevada and Las Vegas to high schools in South Central Los Angeles.

This past semester, he was a fellow at SUNY Plattsburgh’s Institute for Ethics in Public Life.

The Chancellor’s Award is a system-wide award, according to the Chancellor’s Office, given to “only those faculty members who have consistently demonstrated superb skill in teaching, dedication to students, and adherence to the highest academic standards.”

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Otis Mountain headliners make it big

Musicians behind Lewis Del Mar talk humble beginnings, festival goofs Elizabeth Izzo

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ELIZABETHTOWN — It all started with a pair of two nine-year-old kids.

Two students, Danny Miller and Max Harwood, transferred to an unfamiliar elementary school in Washington, DC the same year.

Though the school they attended was fairly large, and there were innumerable scenarios in which the two students could have found themselves never meeting, the pair somehow found one another — and discovered they had a mutual desire, according to the duo, “to cause s**t and get in trouble.”

“I felt I had a friend to do bad s**t with,” said Danny Miller, guitarist and singer of Lewis Del Mar, of his bandmate Max. “Someone to push the boundaries with.”

Miller and Harwood started making music in the sixth grade.

They haven’t quite stopped since.

After years of touring, sweating it out in small clubs under various band names, the duo finally found their sound under the moniker Lewis Del Mar. “[Our sound] is really a culmination of a lifetime of touring,” said the group.

Their music is a conglomeration of experiences; a blues-rock influence left over from projects past; a Latin American element from the duo’s Panamanian and Nicaraguan fathers, a sprinkling of their shared love of mixed media; and a balance between natural acoustics and industrial production, indicative of the group’s home in Rockaway Beach.

It’s unique in part because it’s born from experiences all their own.

What sounds at first like simple pop-rock blossoms into something entirely new with each listen. Miller and Harwood worked together to push the boundaries in school, and seem to bring some of that same sentiment to their music today.

“It’s 2016 and a lot of music has been done already,” said DJ Miles on Go 96.3. “To come across a band who are doing something different and unique and innovative, it’s refreshing.”

This is not the first time they will be performing at the festival, however.

Otis Mountain was the group’s second gig as Lewis Del Mar last year.

“We had a crazy time last year,” said Miller. “We were staying in a camp, ended up having too much fun, and Max lost his car keys.”

“We were stuck for two entire days. It torrentially downpoured the entire time. We had to call AAA, and they ended up setting off the car alarm.”

And yet, despite the band’s delayed departure last year, they were still excited to return.

“We love the environment… the beautiful, mountainous forest,” said Harwood.

The duo will perform in Elizabethtown with a full band; bringing along keyboardist Nick Chatham, guitarist Theon Gomez and bassist Drew Hart to supplement their live act.

“We have fairly produced music,” Harwood told Billboard earlier this year. “We didn’t want backing tracks and loops … we were really inspired by James Blake … when he’s live, he does it with a three piece, and they’re all actively playing all of those parts, it’s such a produced sound, but feels so real live.”

Lewis Del Mar will perform at the Otis Mountain Get Down on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 10:30 p.m. Tickets are still available for the festival, and can be found at otismountain.com.

The duo’s new album, as of yet untitled, will be released sometime this fall.

When asked if the duo’s homemade, DIY sound would be effected by the resources afforded to them by their new record label, the band had a simple answer.

“We made this album completely on our own,” said Miller. “Only one other person was involved. There’s no reason to change [our sound]. We’re comfortable with it. In the future we want to evolve, but in terms of recording, there has been no real pressure to change.”

Next week: The Sun will speak to local business owners and community members about the Otis Mountain Get Down’s impact on Elizabethtown.

The Otis Mountain Get Down will begin Friday, Sept. 9 and run until Sunday, Sept. 11. The festival will feature three stages and over 30 artists. For more information, visit otismountain.com.

WORKING CLASS HEROES In an era of nationally televised singing competitions and instant internet phenomenons, Lewis Del Mar followed a somewhat traditional path to fame.

They spent years sleeping on floors and self-booking tours, Miller told Billboard earlier this year. All the while they experimented with their sound before releasing anything substantial.

“You get to know yourself artistically,” said Max Harwood, drummer and producer. “Some happen to write a big hit and it propels them. They don’t have to take a step back and look at themselves.”

“When you don’t have instant success, you’re forced to evaluate and reevaluate. You’ve already got yourself in place.”

“We weren’t ready for this moment before,” said Miller. “By the time we got the opportunities [we have], we were at the apex. All the hours we spent make it easier now.”

“We understand what we’re trying to do. We’re grateful to be able to stand on the shoulders of the experience we have.”

Now those two transfer students — who grew up in basements, playing with friends — are topping music charts together, playing on the same bill as Radiohead and Macklemore, and making music on Startime, a subsidiary of Columbia Records.

OTIS MOUNTAIN GET DOWN Miller and Harwood left Washington for New York City a few years ago. New York is now part of the fabric of what they do, the band said.

Lewis Del Mar will travel upstate in less than a week for Elizabethtown’s Otis Mountain Get Down.

Danny Miller

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Witherbee youth Amelia Whalen lands record fish

on June 4, 2016. The fish measured 36.5 inches and weighed 29 pounds 14 ounces, breaking the previous state record set in 2014 by more than 3 pounds.

“This state record is just another example of the great fishing opportunities New York has to offer, even for lesser First state record fish established for 2016 known species such as the freshwater drum,” said Commissioner Seggos. “No matter what time of year, angling possibilities in this state are endless, and I congratulate Amelia on New York State Department of Environmental Conserva- her accomplishment, which is quite a feat for any angler, let tion (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that alone a 12-year-old.”

Amelia Whalen, age 12, of Witherbee caught a record breakFreshwater drum, also referred to as “sheepshead,” primaring freshwater drum from Lake Champlain in Essex County ily dwell in large rivers and lakes. Their pronounced blunt head make them easily identifiable. With numerous small round teeth made for crushing, drum feed mostly on freshwater snails, clams and crayfish.

When hooked, drum are known to put up a good fight. For more information on this unique fish species visit DEC’s website.

Amelia, who caught the drum with a Lazer Blade lure, submitted details of her winning catch as part of DEC’s Angler Achievement Awards Program, which verifies and tracks state record fish. Through this program, anglers can enter freshwater fish that meet specific qualifying criteria and receive official recognition of their Schroon Lake resident Cliff Bearor snapped this photograph of a young bull moose on the third day of last catch and a distinctive laseason’s muzzleloader season. Bearor was still hunting with his father and brothers on the back side of Dun pel pin commemorating Brook Mountain in Indian Lake when he happened upon a cow moose in its bed. It stood and began feeding their achievement. The and was soon joined by another smaller cow. A little farther along, this young bull arose and joined the others, three categories that make but not before Cliff was able to capture this photograph. up the program are: Catch Photo by Cliff Bearor & Release, Annual Award

Amelia Whalen stands with her father who holds the record-breaking fish.

and State Record.

“It was a phenomenal memory that I’ll always have reeling in the monstrous sheepshead that day,” Amelia said. “I was unimaginably surprised when my dad told me that it was definitely going to break the record.”

For more information about the Angler Achievement Awards Program, including a downloadable application form, go to DEC’s website. Program details and an official entry form can also be found in DEC’s current Freshwater Fishing Regulations Guide. For additional information on the Angler Achievement Awards Program call 402-8891 or email fwfish@dec.ny.gov.

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Clinton Community College budget approved Legislature passes spending plan despite the elimination of several jobs, tuition increase

By Teah Dowling

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PLATTSBURGH — Clinton County unanimously approved Clinton Community College’s 2016-17 budget during last week’s meeting.

Last month, Clinton Community College (CCC) requested $2,697,132 — an increase of $1 from 2015-16 — from the County Legislature Finance Committee for its $13 million spending plan, which reduces expenditures by 2.7 percent.

“I’m very confident in this year’s budget,” Area 9 Legislator Christopher Rosenquest said.

“I’m very proud to give it a ‘yes’ vote.”

Responses from the public hearing, which took place before the verdict, took a decidedly different tone.

Two locals spoke out against the budget, including Champlain resident Ken Delafrange.

Delafrange asked the board to reject the $13 million spending plan.

“They need more people to teach and tuition is too expensive,” he said. “Something is really wrong.”

The budget includes the elimination of seven full-time positions.

CCC Officer-in-Charge and Vice President for Administration & Finance Lisa Shovan said maintaining the vacancies of four faculty, one non-teaching faculty and two members of the Civil Service Employees Association would occur through attrition.

The spending plan also includes student tuition increasing for New Yorkers by $100 to $4,300 per year for a full course load.

Out-of-state tuition will remain the same at $9,200. Part-time rates will also remain the same at $179 per credit hour for New Yorkers and $383 for out-of-state students.

“I don’t think this is the time to be lowering tuition,” Area 4 Legislator Sara Rowden said.

“Maybe once we get more students, then that can be looked into.”

Enrollment is projected to decline by 8.3 percent this year, mirroring trends for community colleges throughout the state.

The college projects 1,012 full-time students for the 2016-17 term, compared to 2015-16 when 1,103 people enrolled.

“Like other institutes and community colleges across the state, the bottom line continues to be challenged,” Shovan said. “The college has been addressing the declining enrollment every year.”

To combat the decrease, CCC plans to reduce its net operating expenditures by $475,775.

Equipment spending also decreased by $116,000.

CCC also hopes enrollment will increase with the incorporation of the Advanced Manufacturing Institute.

The facility will provide educational programs and training in the fields of transportation, aerospace and manufacturing.

The college anticipates completion of the $12.7 million building funded by the SUNY 2020 Challenge grant in fall 2017.

“Every college is facing the same issues, especially enrollment,” Area 2 Legislator Jonathan Beach said. “But Clinton Community College is working hard in finding their niche to bring in more students.”

For more information about the budget, visit www.clinton.edu.

Mayoral race zeroes in on Downtown Rising Economic impact of downtown event series disputed by mayor, challenger

By Teah Dowling

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PLATTSBURGH — Downtown Rising: Good or bad for local businesses?

The verdict is mixed, as illustrated by a dueling pair of polls being touted by the mayor and his challenger for the city’s top leadership position.

Colin Read, the Democratic candidate, held a press conference at Trinity Park last month revealing survey results he said definitively tied the event series to an uptick in local spending.

“We found Downtown Rising has had a huge economic impact,” he said. “It’s been a wonderful downtown event.”

According to an online survey provided by the Read campaign, Downtown Rising has created $386,000 in income and $58,000 in tax revenue.

The survey revealed how much each person typically spent during the weekly event series — 17 percent said $5 to $20, 41 percent said $20 to $50, 19 percent said $50 to $100 and 10 percent said $100 to $500.

Thirteen percent said they spent nothing.

The event attracts, on average, 300 visitors each week.

The survey, which asked respondents whether they visit a downtown business before or after Downtown Rising, received 155 responses — 56 percent saying yes, 22 percent saying rarely and 22 percent saying no.

According to an earlier survey, several surrounding businesses said otherwise.

‘LITTLE TO NO EFFECT’ But the survey results directly contradict the findings of a second revealed by the incumbent, Mayor James Calnon.

The city-commissioned survey revealed nearly 80 percent of downtown businesses surveyed said the two summer events (including the Plattsburgh Farmers and Crafters Market) had “little or no effect” on their business, either in a positive or negative way.

The city sent out surveys through email to 41 businesses.

Over 10 came back from retailers, restaurants and service providers.

“Anytime we have an activity that isn’t disruptive,” Calnon said, “we see it as a good thing.”

The only common negative impact mentioned, Calnon said, was the fewer parking spots available.

“We wish we could’ve heard more businesses saying they’re booming,” he said. “But the results vary a lot.”

The mayor said the city plans on continuing gathering data on how annual events affect the locals and businesses.

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Local commerce

ublishing a free community paper like The Sun, requires us to come in contact with many business sources each and every week as we work to secure income to offset the cost of our overhead.

Two common themes we regularly hear when speaking with local business owners and managers are a lack of available workers and the ever rising costs of operating a business today.

Local businesses are not alone in this environment.

Service companies, government agencies, non-profits and even the big box stores and national restaurant chains have had to adjust to new trends forcing a more watchful eye on every expense.

So many things have changed in the past few years that affect business overhead and sadly most of them have not been good. Payroll costs, health insurance, cost of goods, and choosing the right vendors to assist businesses in reaching their goals have all undergone a major revamping to adjust to the new norm.

Most business owners today work far harder than in the past and do so with far less left in the cookie jar when all the bills are satisfied. Many would also think twice about starting or owning a business in today’s climate.

While it’s never been easy getting started in business, hard work and regular investment early on were generally rewarded with customer loyalty and smooth sailing once the business was established.

Supporting local businesses that employ our neighbors and family members is what helps create a strong local economy. And a strong local economy ensures us all a more vibrant community capable of dealing with changing times and bumps in the road that will arise over time.

It is easy to be seduced by low cost online deals from mega suppliers like Amazon, Alibaba, Overstock and dozens more who do nothing to help build strong communities with good schools systems, strong health care agencies and vibrant main streets.

Strong local commerce requires funds moving throughout the entire community just like blood flowing through a healthy human body. It must be steady to sustain the health of the body or in this case the community economic health.

As we celebrate labor day this weekend let’s remember our local labor force and not forget the many business employers who call our community home. They invest a lot to be here and our combined success in all areas of the community will be based on the ability to support each other.

Dan Alexander is CEO of Sun Community News.

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State should consider hiking permits

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e’re ordinarily not in favor of hiking taxes but we’re calling for a hiking tax.

It’s indisputable that hiking continually rates among the top draws to the Adirondack Park.

Unlike other outdoor activities that require expensive gear, participation costs are minimal, with only a pair of quality footwear separating participants from a rigorous stroll through the wilderness.

Another reason for the accessibility is the lack of registration fees.

Hiking is free, making it unique in the realm of outdoor activities.

Snowmobiling requires a license. Boating requires a license. So does fishing and hunting. Campgrounds charge fees.

Come to think of it, it seems like every user group pays to play in the Adirondack Park except those that hike.

So why not level the playing field and require a token fee for hikers?

Say, a $10 annual fee similar to a hunting or fishing license.

Enforcement would be identical.

Just think of the revenue that could be generated for these local communities.

The estimated number of leisure visitors to the Adirondack region in 2014 was 460,000, according to the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism.

Nearly 86 percent of those visitors counted hiking as their top draw.

If all of them purchased a $10 permit, that’s nearly $4 million in possible revenue — just for the Adirondack Park alone. Imagine the numbers for the entire state, including the Catskills.

Most of us spend more than that on coffee each week.

Use some of the proceeds to aid the cash-strapped local governments who provide services and infrastructure for these visitors.

The rest can be used to boost funding for forest rangers, whose numbers have been kept stagnant for years despite increased state land holdings and increasing tourism to the region.

Take a look at the state Department of Conservation’s weekly search and rescue highlights to see what these guys are dealing with: From broken legs to lost and confused hikers, reports list incident after incident of helpless weekend warriors requiring rescue.

These specialized operations often require significant manpower, including air support. They tax our underfunded local volunteers.

You seldom see hunters or anglers in distress… and they’re bushwacking it through the backcountry on unmarked trails.

Quite simply, forest rangers are being asked to do more with less and the hiking faction by far demands the most resources.

It seems unsustainable.

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And despite ongoing educational efforts, the influx of hikers is also leading to a degradation of these trail networks, with popular trailheads and summits reportedly seeing more wear and tear — including a loss of vegetation.

Taxing hikers isn’t a new concept, and we’ve written about it before. But the policy is one that should be seriously considered, particularly as the state continues to promote the North Country as a premier tourism destination, and as hiking culture continues to expand beyond the High Peaks region.

At the same time, business owners inside the Blue Line could use the system as an incentive to draw these visitors to their establishments. Offer 10 percent off a meal or hotel room for those who display their hiking license.

That’s a win-win for all — giving the hiking family a kick-back for purchasing the permit while enticing these folks to spend their money here, which often simply does not happen.

Some may argue that an additional licensing fee may be duplicative considering state taxpayers have already footed the bill for the purchase of these public lands.

But the National Parks Service also charges a fee to access taxpayer-funded lands. You see it all over the country.

Others say such a policy would be unenforceable and would lead to a slippery slope as to what, exactly, constitutes hiking.

Obviously some thorny issues would need be hammered out, and doing so should be relatively breezy with a bit of common sense. But the alternative of doing nothing, much like the fragile ground being eroded by legions of visitors, is equally unsustainable.

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WestportÊ HeritageÊ HouseÊ thanksÊ volunteers To the Editor: Thank you to the many volunteers.

The members of the Westport Heritage House and Festival Committees would like to express our thanks to the many volunteers who helped to make the 2016 Westport Festival a success. This event would not happen without the volunteers, both behind the scenes and in front, for the day’s activities. Everyone is greatly appreciated for their part in making this fundraiser for the Heritage House a success.

Nancy Decker Westport

TrumpÕ sÊ lies To the Editor: Mr. Windle’s letter (Aug. 20 edition) said that Trump’s lies do not compare with Hitler’s lies.

I disagree. Trump’s lies do compare with Goebbels. (Politico found that Trump lies every five minutes.)

What about George Bush and his administration’s lies? Following 9/11, Bush and his top officials waged a carefully orchestrated campaign of misinformation about Saddam Hussein’s WMDs. Cheney, Rice, Rumsfeld and Wolfowitz made 935 false statements.

In the two years following 9/11 that led our nation to war under decidedly false pretenses, on at least 532 separate occasions — speeches, briefings, interviews and testimony — Bush and three key officials (Secretary of State Colin Powell, Dep. Secretary of State Paul Wolfowitz, Press Secretary Ari Fleischer) stated unequivocally that Iraq had WMDs. This concentrated effort was the underpinning of the Bush administration’s case for war.

Dick Cheney: “There is no doubt that Saddam Hussein now has WMDs.” A CIA Agent was quoted as saying, “Where is he getting this stuff from?”

One truth that Trump has said is this: “They [Bush] lied, they said that there were WMDs, there were none, and they knew there were none.”

Judicial Watch, a multi-million dollar right wing organization, has been attacking the Clintons since the 1990s. It is the only thing they do.

As for the Affordable Care Act, 20 million Americans are now getting health coverage that they did not have before President Obama and the Democrats passed this into law.

You probably don’t know that we are paying for every Iraqi citizen’s health insurance.

Article 31 of the Iraqi Constitution, drafted by the Bush administration in 2005, includes state guaranteed single payer health care for life for every Iraqi citizen. So according to the political right wing, government-guaranteed health insurance is good for the Iraqis but not for the American citizens.

Social Security, sponsored by Robert Wagner (D-NY), Robert Doughton (D-NC), David Lewis (D-MD), proposed and passed by President Franklin Roosevelt (D-NY). Medicare sponsored by Harry Truman (D-Mis), proposed and passed by Lyndon Johnson (D-Tx). These programs benefit all Americans, all proposed and passed by Democrats.

Mr. Windle, what has your Republican party done for the American people apart from objecting to programs for the American people and lying us into a war? Switch sides? Help Donald Trump? Really? Mr. Windle, you need help!

Joe DeMarco, WWII Veteran Jay

ShermanÊ LibraryÊ offersÊ hugeÊ thanksÊ toÊ donors,Ê volunteers To the Editor: Any fundraiser is only successful if there are many who support the event.

On Saturday, Aug. 13, the Sherman Free Library held a hoedown at the VFW to raise funds.

I would like to thank all those who helped with the event whether you donated money, items for the raffle, food for the meal, helped decorate, served food, helped clean up or if you came to enjoy the event to support the library.

A huge thank you to the following: Manfred Construction, Boyea’s Deli, Port Henry Pools, Carpenter’s Tax Services, Harland’s Funeral Home, Bryant’s Lumber, John DeFelice and The North Country Travelers, Diane Brown, Anita Lahendro, Jill Shpur, Donnie Murdock, Marty Nephew, Corey Fleury, Larry Cutting, Marty Chapuk, Cledas Nephew, Jennifer Fleury, Kutting Edge, Dean & Korri Fleming, Eileen Anderson, the MCS National Honor Society, the Moriah Central School Teachers Association, Andrea Lobdell, Decker’s Flats Greenhouse, ABC Bookclub members, Fran Olcott, Tammy Giovazzino, HAPS Market, Tracy Sprague, Kate Callahan, Staley Rich, Catherine Sprague, Carol & Halee Calabrese, Vicki Sargent, Tara Mero, Erica & Joe Kazlo, Susan Gray, Fran Wilhelmson, Stacey Stahl, Fleury’s Deli, Bill Bryant, the Oasis Day Spa, Maria Crossman, Emily Manfred, Celotti’s Wine & Spirits, Tops Friendly Markets, Kathy Lahendro, Shelley Winters, Mineville Oil Co., Walt Wojewodzic, Gene’s, Port Henry Service Station, Sue Baker, Champlain’s Best Wash, Cathy Leveille, Jean Vosburg, Lynn Donahue, Bonnie Cutting, Jackie Viestenz, Danielle Jamie Wright, Rose French, Cheryl Titus, Brenda Baker, Michelle Paquette, Debbie Henry, Linda Haran, Heidi Snow, Anne Marie Kazlo, Betty Lamoria, Sue McHone, Gail Baker, Laura

Baker, Kellie Valentine, Olivia Mero, and Amelia Kazlo.

Such a long list! Thank you for your generosity! I sure hope I didn’t forget anyone. With so many people donating their time and resources, I apologize if I missed anyone.

Again, thank you all! We were able to raise a much needed $3,300 for the library!

Your help was greatly appreciated!

The collapse of Obamacare Insurer bailouts are a waste of taxpayer dollars Phil Kerpen

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WhyÊ wasÊ theÊ WWIIÊ Lend-LeaseÊ ActÊ neverÊ repaid?

To the Editor: Ever since the megahurricane in Louisiana, I have been keeping track of all the tornados, hurricanes, earthquakes, wild fires, etc.

We just suffered one megaflood with losses estimated at $1,000,000,000.

This is just one storm!

A guesstimate total for past years would be in the hundreds of billions.

During this time period, how much more money have we, the United States, given out to foreign countries?

Only one tiny South Pacific island country sent us a check for $1,700, which was 10 percent of their gross national product, to help with the hurricane in Louisiana.

Where is the aid from all the countries we help?

WWII Lend-Lease! Why hasn’t this been paid back? Notice it says lendlease, not give. Time to say ‘no more foreign aid.’

Take care of your own problems. Let’s use the money to rebuild the U.S.A. and become “great again.”

Vote for The Donald!

George Phillips Chestertown

ThanksÊ forÊ makingÊ ChamplainÊ GalaÊ CruiseÊ aÊ success To the Editor: The Moriah Chamber of Commerce would like to offer a sincere thank you to all who attended our Lake Champlain Gala Cruise. It was a successful event!

We would like to also thank Glens Falls National Bank for selling our tickets and Basin Harbor and Captain Marty for providing us with such a splendid vessel and crew.

Special thanks to Suzanne Maye for narrating all the points of interest along the way. We are also grateful to Port Henry Marina for letting us embark from their lovely marina.

This year’s success has encouraged the Moriah Chamber of Commerce to make this a yearly event!

Catherine Sprague Port Henry

TrumpÊ carryingÊ bannerÊ forÊ truth To the Editor: In response to Mr. G.P. Guido: I, for one, am offended when you suggest I am un-American when it comes to keeping jobs in America.

In fact, I wrote against NAFTA and GATT back in the late 1980s and did what I could to stop the implementation of this new policy.

Almost immediately, I started to notice a loss of small manufacturing plants close, as they were my customers, just as I had openly predicted! So don’t tell me I am un-American. My livelihood was threatened and I had to make dramatic changes in my business to survive.

As for the hat, “MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN,” let me tell you I have one and wear it proudly! For your information, it’s made by CALIFRAME located in Carson, California. So much for your claim they are made in China!

As for Clinton, good god, what more will you crazy liberals need before you replace her on the Democratic ticket. Don’t tell me she is not a thief at every level, don’t tell me she is not a liar, don’t tell me she is not mentally challenged, don’t tell me she has not sold out America for personnel gain, don’t tell me her daughter was properly compensated at her first job with $635,000 starting salary plus perks so don’t tell me!

Trump, damage America. BS. His work ethic has created tens of thousands of jobs for all Americans; Latinos, blacks, women, yes, each and every one of us!

You suggest there is no defense for the truth, wrong: the truth is the defense, and Trump is carrying that banner.

I join with you in GOD BLESS AMERICA, but as for Hillary, sick or not, she should go to jail for the rest of her life.

Bert Windle Putnam

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he health insurance exchanges that are the beating heart of Obamacare are on the edge of collapse, with premiums rising sharply for ever narrower provider networks, nonprofit health co-ops shuttering their doors, and even the biggest insurance companies heading for the exits amid mounting losses.

Three states - Alaska, Alabama, and Wyoming - are already down to just a single insurance company, as are large parts of several other states, totaling at least 664 counties.

UnitedHealth is pulling out completely, Humana is pulling out of 88 percent of counties it was in, and last weak Aetna strongly suggested it will be exiting, too, unless it gets bribed to stay with a huge, annual infusion of direct corporate bailout payments from taxpayers.

Dealing with the wreckage will be at the top of the agenda for the new president and Congress next year, and their options will be limited especially if, as appears likely, we will continue to have divided government.

The most likely outcome, then, is the muddled middle, keeping gravely ill Obamacare on life support, with the major policy fight being over the extent to which taxpayers should be forced to provide billions in corporate bailout cash infusions.

Aetna CEO Mark Bertolini was pretty blatant in a recent interview with Zachary Tracer of Bloomberg.

Here’s the key part: “Rather than transferring money among insurers, the law should be changed to subsidize insurers with government funds,” Bertolini said.

“It needs to be a non-zero sum pool in order to fix it,’ Bertolini said.”

In other words: everybody is losing money, so taxpayers need to pick up the tab.

The Obama administration is already playing fast and loose with the law to shovel as many bailout bucks to insurers as they can - on top of Obamacare’s huge subsidies to lower income consumers and a penalty tax on people who don’t buy in. They shortchanged taxpayers by $3.5 billion that, contrary to law, they sent to insurance companies instead.

Democrats will support legalizing these payments and authorizing even larger direct corporate bailouts on an ongoing basis as a way to keep insurance companies in the Obamacare exchanges.

Republicans will be attacked as saboteurs for resisting bailout payments, but that misses the point.

Direct corporate welfare to bribe companies to participate in a poorly designed program is throwing good money after bad.

We won’t be able to get to a real solution until we acknowledge that Obamacare is too rigidly structured and regulated to offer products people actually want, and needs to be reformed or replaced with genuine, functioning markets that give us a much wider variety of plans.

Before that can happen, Obamacare supporters need to be held accountable for the law’s manifest failures - not permitted to paper them over with billions more of our tax dollars.

Phil Kerpen is the president of American Commitment and the author of “Democracy Denied.”

Kerpen can be reached at phil@ americancommitment.org.

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Remembering the history of American workers

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n this ever-globalizing economy, the spotlight is often on labor. Where will the future of jobs lie? What is a livable wage, and how do we get there? It’s easy to get caught up in this line of thinking and forget where we started, and why we are largely able to focus on the future of jobs and wages rather than the deplorability of working conditions.

Luckily, we have Labor Day to remind us.

Beyond the barbecues and that residual Independence Day vibe, Labor Day is about honoring the American labor movement. There are Americans who fought for decades for our labor rights; hundreds who died while protesting and striking.

In the Battle of Blair Mountain in 1921, hundreds of coal miners were arrested without habeas corpus and other basic legal rights following one of the largest labor uprisings in history, according to Wikipedia. There was somewhere between 50-100 deaths.

The coal minor union involved, UMWA, was undermined by management and union membership fell from 50,000 to 10,000. That is, until the New Deal was signed by FDR in 1933.

The struggle of the American worker is imbedded in our history as a nation. This weekend, we remember that struggle, and those that fought and lost their lives to get us to where we are today.

Mooers’ Fire Department will host their 58th Labor Day celebration on Sept. 4. The festivities will begin at 12 p.m. with a parade. A chicken BBQ will take place from noon to 6 p.m. The event will also feature a garden tractor pull, games for children, a lady auxiliary booth and more. For more information, visit facebook.com/MooersFireDepartment.

America’s Navy Band will play at Mid’s Park in Lake Placid on Sept. 4. The band will perform “musical selections meant to inspire patriotism,” say organizers. Navy Band Northeast’s Rock Band, Rhode Island Sound, will also perform. This show is free and will begin at 6 p.m. For more information, visit lakeplacidarts.org.

American Pinup, Freakabout and Acoustic Mischief will perform at ROTA Studio and Gallery in Plattsburgh on Sept. 6. This rock showcase will feature a mixture of different rock subgenres; the punk rock sound of American Pinup, Freakabout’s rock and roll and the acoustic rock of Acoustic Mischief. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are on a $3-10 sliding scale, attendees are encouraged to pay what they can afford.

ROTA will also host Pseudo, Nihil and Doomf**k on Sept. 8. Headliners Pseudo are a punk rock trio from Toronto. Openers Nihil and Doomf**k are a metal band from Boston and a local improv band, respectively. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $3-10. For more information, find ROTA on Facebook.

The 127th annual Moriah/Port Henry Labor Day celebration is scheduled for Sept. 3-5. The festivities will begin on Sept. 3 at the State Pier and Village Beach with a band at 8 p.m. and a fireworks show at dusk. For more information, visit porthenrymoriah.com.

The Waterhole in Saranac Lake will host a performance by the Rumpke Mountain Boys on Sept. 7. The Rumpke Mountain Boys are a jamgrass band from Ohio. This free show will begin at 6 p.m.

The Waterhole will also host Tim Herron on Sept. 8. Tim Herron’s sound is an eclectic blend of folk, jazz, rock and blues, according to his website. For more information on these shows, call

Port Henry will host the 127th annual Labor Day celebration this weekend. Festivities will begin on Sept. 3 at the State Pier and Village Beach with a fireworks show at dusk.

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‘Art in the Public Eye’ will present an outdoor screening of “Minions” in Glens Falls’ City Park on Sept. 9. The showing will begin at dusk. For more information, find Art in the Public Eye on Facebook.

The Willsboro Point Oktoberfest parade and party at Middle Beach is slated for Sept. 3. The fest will feature a food tasting contest and raffle. The parade will begin at 4 p.m.

Elizabethtown’s jam-packed music fest, Otis Mountain Get Down, will return on Sept. 9 with a behemoth of a lineup; over thirty acts, three stages, three days. Among the bands to be featured are Lewis Del Mar, How Sad and Kat Wright & The Indomitable Soul Band. Tickets are $50. For more information, look out for more Sun Community News coverage or visit otismountain.com.

The Seagle Music Colony will perform their Fall Revue in Schroon Lake on Sept. 4. The show, “Great Songs and Great Singers,” will feature Seagle’s 2016 post-season young artists singing tunes made popular by stars like Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and Judy Garland. Tickets are $25.

The show will start at 7:30 p.m., with Jorie Moss, Edith Grossman, Dustin Damonte and Ryan Hill taking the stage. For more information, call Leslie at 576-9243.

King Neptune’s Pub in Lake George will host the Black Mountain Symphony, Capital Zen, Shu, Formula 5 and the Garcia Project on Sept. 4 as part of their labor day weekend celebration.

Tickets are $10. For more information, call 668-2017.

Saranac Lake will be abuzz with the seventh annual Farm 2 Fork Fest and the eighth annual Hobofest both slated to take place on labor day weekend.

This year, the Farm 2 Fork theme is “BBQ Under the Big Top,” a celebration of local food and farmers infused with a circus atmosphere. The festival will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 3 at Saranac Lake’s Riverside Park. For more information, visit farm2forkfestival.com.

The Hobofest will be held the next day, Sept. 4, at Riverside Park. The free music fest will feature over eight live acts. Bucket Ruckus and Soma Beats will open the event with a set at noon.

For more information, visit hobofest.com.

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Schuyler Falls residents torpedo dog park idea

River Street neighbors get together to say ‘no’ to town board

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MORRISONVILLE — The idea of a new dog park had residents growling during a public information meeting last week.

The town board held the session to gather community input on converting an unused 20acre town property on River Street into a fenced-in area for pooches.

About 20 spoke out against the idea, but no official decision was made by board members.

“I don’t think we need this,” said Jennifer VanValkenburg, who lives on River Street.

The River Street neighbors not only live next to the property, but maintain it.

A potential increase in dog barking, fighting and feces left behind were the main concerns, along with increased traffic on the dead end street and the safety of children living there.

Several residents from River Street expressed their concern about possible fecal matter runoff into the Saranac River.

Supervisor Rick Potiker said picking up feces and policing the area would be up to the people using the park.

He also mentioned the possibility of putting up a gate, setting closing and opening hours and installing a security camera.

The residents still weren’t giving in to the idea.

“I don’t think we need another minus in the town of Schuyler Falls,” said town resident Ed Yando, who doesn’t live on River Street. “Money can be spent in other places.”

The residents suggested converting the area into a gathering area or playground. Adding an ice skating rink, hiking trails or courts for sporting activities were also suggestions raised.

The town board was not opposed to the other options. Potiker said the dog park wasn’t set in stone but just an idea.

‘GOOD IDEA’ The idea of a dog park came up during Potiker’s campaiging for town supervisor when he knocked on several doors, many of which were greeted by dogs.

Since then, Potiker has received several emails, letters and phone calls in favor of the canine gathering area.

Only two of those supporters showed up to the public information session.

Later that evening, residents Bob and Janelle White were out walking their two dogs — Blossom and Maggie — and expressed their interest in getting a new dog park.

The couple, who wasn’t able to attend the public information session due to a previous engagement, carry around disposal bags for when their dogs go to the bathroom and suggested

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CLASSES & WORKSHOPS ELIZABETHTOWN - The Adirondack History Museum in Elizabethtown will host a Cemetery Conservation Workshop on Friday, Oct. 15. The workshop has a limited number of spots available, and RSVPs are required. Contact the Museum at (518) 873-6849 or echs@adkhistorymuseum.org to preregister.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH KEENE - Adirondack Health Community Outreach Series: Pain Management 6-7 pm on Sept. 6, 2016 Keene Fire Department, Keene. To learn more, contact Eileen Mowrey at 518-897-2321.

the possibility of getting a bag dispenser, which is present in the Cadyville Rec Park and different parks throughout Plattsburgh.

“I think people would pick up after them if given the opportunity to have this space,” Janelle said. “It would be really nice to have a place to run around off leash with other dogs.”

Potiker said more information sessions, along with town discussions, will take place in the future.

For further updates, visit www. schuylerfallsny.com.

The Schuyler Falls town board held a public information session on a proposed Dog Park for River Street.

Several more meetings are in the planning stages.

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St. Louis parish benefit slated for Sept. 11 ALTONA — On Sept. 11, the Holy Angels Hall in Altona will host a benefit dinner for the St. Louis of France Parish Sciota. The event will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Admission is $9 for adults and $4 for children. For more information, call 236-5848.

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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 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 SARANAC LAKE - Adirondack Health Community Outreach Series: Pain Management 6-7 pm on Sept.

8, 2016 Saranac Lake Free Library, Saranac Lake. To learn more, contact Eileen Mowrey at 518-897-2321.

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.

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

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.

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.

TUPPER LAKE - Adirondack Health Community Outreach Series: Pain Management 6-7 pm on Sept. 13, 2016 Goff-Nelson Memorial Library, Tupper Lake To learn more, contact Eileen Mowrey at 518-897-2321.

DANCING CHAMPLAIN -The Northern Lights Square Dance Club invites you to 2 FREE dance lessons on Tuesday, Sept. 6th and 13th - 7PM to 9:30 PM at the Northeastern Clinton Central School (NCCS) 103 Route 276 in Champlain, NY. at 7: PM. with Mr. Carl Trudo, our caller. Come and join us - no age limit - no partner needed. For more info. call. Fran 518 236 6919, Margot 450 247 2521.

DINNERS & SUCH WESTPORT - Roast Pork Dinner, Thursday, September 15, 2016 at the Westport Federated Church, 6486 Main St., Westport, NY. Serving starts 4:30pm with takeouts available. $10.00 Adults, $5.00 Children 12 & under, Preschool free. Donations of nonperishable food items for the Westport Food Pantry are appreciated 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.

SARANAC LAKE - As part of the Saranac Village at Will Rogers Road to Retirement Series, on Wednesday, September 7th at 2:00 p.m., at Saranac Village at Will Rogers, Donna Beal, Executive Director of Mercy Care for the Adirondacks, will present an overview of Mercy Cares Friendship Volunteer, Volunteer Parish Nurse and Community Empowerment Programs. This program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Debbie Kanze at 518-891-7117 or visitwww.saranacvillage.com.

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

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

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

ELIZABETHTOWN – Elizabethtown Thrift Shop will have it's Monthly Meeting Second Monday of Every Month at 7pm @ The Episcopal Parish Hall.

PLATTSBURGH - BREASTFEEDING - LA LECHE LEAGUE Do you have questions about breastfeeding? Do you have support you can offer to others? Do you need information about returning to work and nursing? Please join us for mother-to-mother sharing. All mothers, mothers-to-be, and children are welcome.

September's Meeting will be on 9/12 at 7:00pm and the third Friday at 10:00 A.M at the Family Connections, 194 U.S Oval, Plattsburgh. Info: 518-643-9436.

PLATTSBURGH – Al-Anon Adult Children Meeting every Monday at 7pm-8pm, United Methodist Church, 127 Beekmantown Street, Plattsbugh. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-5610838.

PLATTSBURGH – Al-Anon Family Group Meeting every Tuesday at United Methodist Church, 127 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh Noon-1pm. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-5610838.

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

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

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

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The district plans on replacing them with SHARP Aquos Board Interactive Display System — a 70-inch LED class screen with touch screen capabilities.

As part of the school’s recent capital project, switches and routers were replaced, giving the entire building wireless internet access.

In terms of security, the district plans on replacing the aging 12-camera video surveillance system, which was installed more than a decade ago and presents challenges to the staff who use it.

For the second phase, funds will go toward upgrading computers in classroom labs. Specific machines, along with how much will be allocated, have not been decided.

For more information about the plan, visit www.edline.net/ pages/CCRS.

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items, ranging from tile trims, uncoupling membranes and waterproof building panels to electric floor warming systems and shower systems.

The company only has two other locations in North America: Montreal, Quebec and Reno, Nevada.

Clinton County Legislature Chairman Harry McManus and Assemblywoman Janet Duprey thanked Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who made the announcement two weeks ago.

“We appreciate their clear confidence in our area,” said Garry Douglas, president of the North Country Chamber of Commerce, in a statement. “Schluter is a great employer and an important part of the growing cluster of international companies finding Plattsburgh and the North Country to be a supportive place to succeed and grow.”

ALREADY GROWING In July, Norsk Titanium announced their arrival to the Plattsburgh region.

The high-tech factory turns titanium wire into airplane parts using an innovative 3D printing process in 20 plasma deposition machines.

The plant is set to be fully operational by the end of 2017 and create hundreds of jobs.

Clinton County and town of Plattsburgh officials have also been working on an infrastructure evaluation for the former Clinton County Airport, identifying what’s necessary to achieve future development.

Hookups and lines for water, gas, electricity and sewer are being identified.

Pedestrian and bicycle access, along with different vehicular access points, are being looked into as well.

The study is anticipated to be completed sometime in October.

“We want to recruit new enterprises to that area,” Plattsburgh Supervisor Michael Cashman said. “We want to make sure we’re meeting the standards for optimal development.”

Cashman said he’s unsure of when the Schluter Systems expansion will be completed.

For more information about the company, visit www. schluter.com.

Schluter Systems will invest more than $22 million to construct a new building at its 40-acre location on Pleasant Ridge Road in Plattsburgh.

A new 45,000 square-foot LEED certified manufacturing facility will be built and its current warehouse will expand 200,000 square feet.

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Science@30City returns with free robotics presentation, Sept. 19 PLATTSBURGH — Science@30City will return from its summer break on Sept. 19 at 5:30 p.m. with a presentation by Dr. Michael Walters, Assistant Professor of Physics at SUNY Plattsburgh.

“You, Robot,” is a free lecture that will be offered as part of the Science@30City series.

Science@30City covers a broad range of contemporary science and technology topics that impact our community and everyday lives.

Future presentations will include Dr. Don Slish’s “The Neuroscience of Opioid Addiction” on Oct. 3 at 5:30 p.m. and a presentation by expert on bat conservation, Dr. Kathleen Lavoie, on Oct. 17 at 5:30 p.m.

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Fesette Realty opens new subdivision on Fern Lake

AU SABLE FORKS — Looking to build your dream home?

Steven’s Landing is the place to go, according to Fesette Realty.

The Plattsburgh-based real estate company recently placed a new subdivision on the market, owned by James Leigh Properties LLC, on the northeast end of Fern Lake in Black Brook.

The 26-lot subdivision, which is located 15 minutes from Whiteface Mountain and 30 minutes from Plattsburgh and Lake Placid, consists of five lakefront parcels, eight lake view parcels and 13 wooded lots.

“Most of the lots have amazing views,” said Neil Fesette, owner of Fesette Realty. “And Fern Lake is one of the nicest bodies of water in the Adirondack Park.”

New property owners can enjoy access to a 1,000 square-foot private residential beach, community dock and canoe and kayak racks.

Property owners can also join the Palmer Brook Sportsman Club — an association that provides 5,000 acres of land for fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, ATV riding, hiking and other recreational opportunities.

“This is an amazing location to build your primary vacation or dream home,” said Amanda Bordeau, office manager for Fesette Realty.

The 1.5 to 5-acre properties are shovel ready and APA approved.

The lots range from $30,000 to $150,000.

To schedule a showing, contact Fesette at 518-324-4500 or neil@fesetterealty.com. For more information, visit fesetterealty.com. To view the subdivision, visit youtube.com/watch?v=n80zomHdjg.

PLATTSBURGH — The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital celebrated the opening of its new interventional Radiology suite last week with a ribbon cutting and open house.

The new addition enables more patients to benefit from this diagnostic and treatment service.

Interventional Radiology offers patients minimally invasive, image guided diagnosis and treatment of diseases in nearly every organ system.

Patient benefits include a quicker recovery, less pain and reduced risk of complications.

Many conditions that once required open surgery can now be treated non-surgically using interventional radiology’s targeted approach.

Until the suite’s opening, three interventional radiologists — Steven Deso, MD, Julio Lemos, MD, and William Pace, MD — and three vascular surgeons — Craig Nachbauer, MD, Theodore Pabst, MD, and Claude Roland, MD — had shared a single angiography suite in the Radiology Department.

The additional space will enable more patients to be scheduled quicker for these procedures.

“This new facility supports our physicians and staff in providing the same level of advanced, minimally invasive procedures found at larger academic medical centers,” said Curt Snyder, medical director of radiology. “This new equipment is specifically designed to enable our physicians to use the latest techniques for treatment of cancers with a high degree of precision.”

Construction of the 2,000 square foot addition located on the north side of the hospital’s main campus began in December 2015. The total cost was $3.67 million.

Stefanik offers app challenge

WASHINGTON D.C. — On July 26, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Willsboro), Co-Chair of the Congressional STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) Caucus, announced the 2016 NY-21 Congressional App Challenge.

The North Country is home to many gifted students and the Congressional App Challenge is a great opportunity for students interested in the STEAM fields to engage in computer science and grow their coding skills, said Stefanik. “The winner of this competition will have their app displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year, where it will be seen by visitors from around the world. I look forward to seeing what our gifted students can create!”

The Congressional App Challenge is open to all K-12 students, regardless of coding experience and provides an opportunity for students interested in computer science to design, create, and showcase an original app while giving them the chance to learn valuable technical skills.

Students are allowed to participate as individuals or as teams of up to four.

Entries are being accepted now through Nov. 2. Submissions will be judged on the following criteria: quality of the idea, including creativity and originality; implementation of the idea, including user experience and design; and demonstrated excellence of coding and programming skills.

For more information, visit congressionalappchallenge.us.

Mooers Fire Station to host rabies clinic for pets, Sept. 22 Fesette Realty recently put Steven’s Landing on the market -- a new 26-lot subdivision on the northeast end of Fern Lake in Black Brook.

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MOOERS — There will be a rabies clinic at the Mooers Fire Station Sept. 22 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Proof of prior vaccination is required for three-year vaccinations. Pets must be on leash or in carrier. For more information, call 565-4870.

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Parker Chevrolet 622 State Route 11 Champlain, NY 12919 (866) 944-3628 BOATS 2004 Crown Line 242 Cruiser Full Galley with Stove, Fridge and sink, toilet & shower. Sleeps four.

305 V8 with low hours, good running condition remainder of 2016 docks @ barcomb marina rouses pt included. Ask 28,9000. Call 518-569-2922

24-foot, 1985 Sea Ray for sale with fishing equipment. Two Canon Mag 10 electric downriggers, one with Sub Troll (gives speed and temp at the downrigger ball) stainless rod holders, planer board masts, Hummingbird depth finder and new trolling plate and bimini.

Small block V8. Interior is a bit rough (It's a fishing boat) but this is the best running boat I've ever owned. Ready to fish will troll all day and get you home at 35 mph. Sleeper cuddy with small toilet. Comes with a 1998 tandem trailer with surge brakes. Located on Route 9 in Westport. Asking $3,000 but will consider less minus the fishing equipment. Call John at 962-8434 or 420-2795 for more details.

ADIRONDACK GUIDE BOAT, Built early 1900's, good condition. $7000 Call Jeff 518-524-4986.

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MOTORCYCLES 2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC, Glacial White Pearl Paint, 8550 miles, never seen rain, stage 1 carb & pipes, has ISO handlebar Grips, clean title. Includes: Cover, battery tender, shop manual, original carb, his & hers Gore Tech Riding jackets and helmets also available.

Asking $10,500 obo. No Dreamers, No test drives without cash in hand. Text or call after 5pm.

518-852-1925 2005 SUZUKI CT90 BOULAVARD, Black, Excellent Condition, low miles, Saddle Bags, Windshield, Cover, $4495 Neg. 518-494-8440 Chestertown.

J&J Auto Repair 9409 State Route 9 Chazy, NY 518-846-3110 GARAGE SALE 4237 LINCOLN POND RD, Elizabethtown, NY. Sunday 9/4 10am3pm, Monday 9/5 10am-1pm.

Tools Antique Floor Lamp, Clothing, Vera Bradley Purses, Lincoln Pond t-shirts, Wine Glasses, Kerosene Heater, Xmas, Golf, Sleighs, Miscellaneous household, & more.

Garage Sale September 3rd and 4tth 26 Steele Woods Rd Lewis, NY 12950 Household, Antiques and some free items.

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KEENE CENTRAL SCHOOL is now accepting applications for an Anticipated Position - Grant Funded Part-time School Counselor / Social Worker. See details at www.keenecentralschool.org/employment.

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BBB A+ rating, serving NYS over 40 years. Senior Citizen & Veteran Discount. All major credit cards accepted. Call Rich @ 1-866-272-7533.

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XARELTO USERS have you had complications due to internal bleeding (after January 2012)? If so, you MAY be due financial compensation. If you don't have an attorney, CALL Injuryfone today! 1-800-340-6821

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ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES ANTIQUE LOVERS take note, Brimfield's Famous Outdoor Antique/collectibles show of 5,000 dealers starts Tuesday, September 6th. Info on 20 individual show openings, www.brimfield.com September 6th – 11th, 2016.

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Antiique Emerson Upright Piano, need turning and some minor repair. $99. 518-298-4204 Leave Message.

KETTLE-BELL/DUMBBELL RACK, Model #STE00057, 250# Max, Dick's Sporting Goods price paid: $199, now $35. 518-293-6620 KILL BED BUGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killers/KIT. Hardware Stores, The Home Depot, homedepot.com LEASE UP ON CRUZE, SELLING 4 snow tires, excellent condition, 1 ½ year old $400; Thule rack for Cruze, excellent condition $150.

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Little Ausable River Trail to see improvements

Peru receives grant funding to add several exercise stations to popular fitness trail

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PERU — Soon, big changes will be made to the Little Ausable River Trail.

The Clinton County Health Department awarded $7,000 to the town to add exercise and fun stations along the 1.25-mile trail between Heyworth/Mason Park and Sullivan Park.

“We wanted to continue to engage communities and support efforts to enhance and activate spaces that provide physical activities opportunities for Clinton County residents of all ages,” said Karen Derusha, administrator of the Healthy Fund Initiative Grant.

Stations like stump jumps, balance logs, log leaps and a cargo climb could be added.

Other additions could be incorporated like a push ‘n pull — a series of three bars, one low enough for push-ups, two for pull-ups: one for adults and one for children and persons in wheelchairs — and a tire trot — 10 large tires lying flat in

rows of two for a typical football run.

There will be at least two stations in Heyworth/Mason Park and the remainder along the trail. Signs will be incorporated to describe the different exercise options.

The overall goal is to offer opportunities for exercise and improving balance in a fun way for people of all ages.

“There’s been interest in this from the public since opening,” said Adele Douglas, community development director for the town.

The town built and opened the chip seal paved trail two years ago to offer residents and visitors an opportunity to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities from birdwatching to picnicking.

Since then, Douglas said, the trail has been heavily used by the public. She’s hopeful this project will make it more popular.

Douglas said the completion date will be dependent on town worker Mike Hanlon, who’s building the stations starting in the fall.

For more information or to make a comment, contact Consultant Liz Tedford at 573-8835 or the town offices at 6432745.

Several fun and exercise stations will be placed along the 1.25 mile-long Little Ausable River Trail between Heyworth/Mason Park and Sullivan Park.

Photo by Teah Dowling

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The next painting session has not been finalized yet. Each paint session costs $10 for the provided plywood. For more information, visit the Facebook page “Champlain Proud: Creating a Community Together.”

Pictured left: Nicci Molinski and her daughter, Cora, painted a sunflower barn quilt during last week’s art class at the Champlain Meeting House.

The Molinski family plans on displaying their artwork on their porch.

Photo by Teah Dowling

City to offer open council meeting livestream PLATTSBURGH — The City of Plattsburgh announced that live video streaming of its city council meetings and work sessions began on Aug. 18.

“Over the last three years, we have been working to make our meetings more transparent and accessible,” Mayor Jim Calnon said. “We started by re-orienting our desks to face the public and have been sharing all meeting documents on the Internet. This next step is a big one, as people will be able to view the meeting in real time, or will be able to access prior meetings on YouTube.”

To access the meeting stream, viewers can go to cityofplattsburgh-ny. gov/150/Councilor-Directory, found by clicking on “Council Directory” on the City’s homepage and then clicking on “Meeting Videos and Live Stream.”

Peru Applefest returns with full schedule PERU — The 39th Annual St. Augustine’s Applefest will be held on Sept. 17-18. The parade will begin on Sept.

17 at 11 a.m. Organizers encourage everyone to come and enjoy live music, a giant craft fair, food, games, rides and a Sunday afternoon chicken BBQ. For more information, contact John Ryan at 6439386.

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