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Village of Champlain Christmas festivities set 6th annual Christmas in the Village to feature tree lighting and Santa himself on Dec. 10

By Teah Dowling

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CHAMPLAIN — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the village.

Champlain officials plan to drum up holiday spirit during the 6th annual Christmas in the Village on Saturday.

The festivities will begin early that afternoon at the Champlain Meeting House with Champlain Kids Connected.

Children will be able to make ornaments, decorate cookies and listen to Christmas stories. Afterwards, young ones can ven-

ture to the Champlain Playground for the Candy Cane Hunt.

A tree lighting will follow later that evening. Santa will be there, along with plenty of opportunities for Christmas caroling.

Mayor Greg Martin said there will be plenty of Dunkin’ Donuts hot chocolate to go around.

“We started this event in order to bring people down into the center of the village to celebrate the holiday season together,” he said. “We’ve expanded it since the beginning and it’s been very successful.”

Martin said each year, the day-long event brings in more and more residents and visitors into the village.

Village officials started two contests – wreath and home decorating – to make the community look more festive during the holiday season. >> See CHRISTMAS | pg. 2

Plattsburgh music scene loses venue

ROTA Studio and Gallery to close its doors Dec. 11 Elizabeth Izzo

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CCRSÊ DramaÊ ClubÊ toÊ presentÊ Ô TheÊ CrookedÊ HouseÊ MurderÕ Students to put on comical murder mystery play Dec. 17 and 18

By Teah Dowling

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CHAZY — Students Chazy Central

Rural School have cracked the case of the auditorium murderers.

The culprits will be revealed during the CCRS Drama Club’s production of “The Crooked House Murder” next weekend.

The play takes place in the Crooked House Hotel where two guests were mysteriously done in by an unknown source.

During the hour-long production, the students solve the mystery through comedic relief and embellishing the stereotypes of that genre.

Last Wednesday afternoon, the cast scurried to set up for rehearsals.

The act began with Officer Mulligan, played by Lindsey “Max” Barnaby, and >> See CHAZY | pg. 2

PLATTSBURGH — ROTA Studio and Gallery, the city’s only all-ages, substance-free live music venue, is closing next week.

“Without a sustainable source of funds to pay bills every month, we cannot thrive and give back to the community any longer,” wrote Shannon Stott-Rigsbee, Secretary of ROTA, on the venue’s official Facebook page.

The venue’s last day is Dec. 11.

The do-it-yourself space has long struggled to stay financially afloat.

At present, the non-profit will owe over $5,000 in back rent and electric bills.

“Our landlord is asking us to leave in order to have another business come in that can pay rent each month,” said Stott-Rigsbee. “I wouldn’t call it being evicted even though I guess it technically is, but even if we continued in this space or had a smaller space, we still wouldn’t be able to pay rent.”

Rent had been $1,200 per month, but was reduced to $1,000 earlier this year.

The building’s landlord said she is empathic to the organization, who have occupied the Bridge Street space since July of 2014.

“We totally appreciate the groups that perform there and the opportunity they provide for musicians and artists for >> See ROTA | pg. 4

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(CrookedHouse1.jpg) Nathan Pilon is playing Officer Murdoch in this year’s CCRS Drama Club production of “The Crooked House Murder.” Here, Pilon is sleeping on the job in the middle of a big investigation to find out who done it.

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she said, “which is perfect for me.”

Lizardi said her goal in the future is to get into a career with music and theatre.

So far, she’s taken part in several of the school’s productions, like many of her fellow cast mates.

Brown said the point of the CCRS Drama Club is to bring out the best in her students.

“These kids have worked so hard to put on this production,” she said. “It’s really going to be their moment in the spotlight.”

The CCRS Drama Club will present “The Crooked House Murder” Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. in the school’s auditorium. Tickets cost $5 per person and $15 per family.

MEET THE CAST AND CREW Cast: Sam Bell, Sadie Garceau, Elijah Barry, Allyson Duprey, Makenna Bell, Willow Herz, Pier Morin, Annika Lizardi, Seth Sawyer, Jack Pelton, Julia West, Josiah Roberts, Lindsey “Max” Barnaby,

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Trustee Janet McFetridge said this year, the village is going to decorate the Elm Street Bridge, also known as the “ugly bridge” and “community eyesore.”

McFetridge said garland and bows are being ordered to cover the structure.

“We want to make it a prettier ugly bridge,” she said. “We want to make sure the entire village is beautiful for the holidays.”

Nathan Pilon, Aengus Andrew, Macy Taylor, Kaelen Billow, Kayden Bannister and Cale Norcross.

Crew: Steffaney Jabaut, Kaitlyn Bocker, Brian Hemingway, Marc Ackey, Roxanne Auger-Thompson, Aiden Conroy, Erin Recor, Patrick Dwyer, Kaelynn Hernandez, Jocelynne Vesneske, Madysen Guay, Nick Rodolakis and Dallas Santor.

ON THE COVER: Last week, the CCRS Drama Club practiced Act 2 Scene 1 of “The Crooked House Murder.” Pictured left to right are Annika Lizardi, Pier Morin, Cale Norcross and Jack Pelton.

CONTESTS The annual Wreath Decorating Contest is back again this year with the theme “books.”

All wreaths must be created with the idea of a book in mind, such as a best-selling author or beloved children’s story. Wreaths are due at the village office by Friday, Dec. 16. The entry fee is $10. Judging will take place on Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. at the Champlain Playground. A awards ceremony will follow at the Champlain Meeting House shortly after.

The annual Holiday Decorating Contest is back again for all decorated homes within the village limits. Judging will take place from Dec. 11 to the 16. The judges will be looking for

the best Christmas displays both during the day and at night. Residents are asked to turn their lights on by 5 p.m. each night of judging.

Winners will be announced on Dec. 17 at 3:30 p.m. at the Champlain Meeting House.

For more information about the contests or the event, visit the “Village of Champlain” Facebook page.

ON THE COVER: The 6th annual Christmas in the Village will take place Saturday, Dec. 10 starting at 1 p.m. There will be kids activities, caroling and a tree lighting.

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Officer Murdoch, Nathan Pilon, sleeping on the job on a line of three chairs.

“We’re bumbling fools,” Pilon said. “You’re going to wonder how we got through the police academy.”

While the officers sleep, the rest of the cast is in character, scrambling around the set filled with music equipment from the school’s band trying to solve the mystery.

Detective Hercules Porridge, played by Jack Pelton, made himself known during the scene by claiming he would be the one to discover who did it.

Pelton’s big moment consisted of hiding behind a Christmas tree and discovering one big clue: bread crumbs.

The cast sighed in unison as Club Advisor Kathryn Brown made sure each person on stage made their voices heard.

Brown guided each student with their lines and emotional cues. She also provided the sound effects.

“Ring ring, ring ring,” she mimicked as Colonel Chutney, played by Aengus Andrew, answered the plastic telephone with a British accent.

“I think I nailed the character,” he said, as his fellow classmates unanimously agreed.

Annika Lizardi said she believes she’s fit to play the role of Penny Russell, an over-dramatic hotel guest.

“She’s very dramatic and very sarcastic,”

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State Police: Be wary of ongoing phone, online scams

By Pete DeMola

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RAY BROOK — Authorities are warning residents to be vigilant against a number of scams proliferating throughout the region.

Residents in Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties have been unknowingly swindled out of money by scam artists trying to solicit them under false pretenses, said state police.

Two spins-offs of some previous and widely reported cons have impacted some 40 residents, said authorities.

GIFT CARD SCAM The gift card scam primarily targets the elderly.

This con commonly sees an elderly victim receive a call from a person portraying their son, stating he is in jail and needs bail money.

Funds are then sent in the form of Target Gift Cards.

The cards are reportedly sent to an address outside New York and are cashed in a different location within minutes.

Visa Vanilla Gift Cards are also reportedly being requested by scammers.

CRAIGSLIST/EBAY MOTORS SCAM Another variation sees the victim purchasing a vehicle through an outside service, including want ads, classifieds, eBay, Craigslist and Backpage.

During the course of the transaction, the victim is sent an email by “eBay Motors.”

Upon clicking the link included in the email, victims are sent to a fraudulent webpage directing them to send either a check, or Walmart or Target gift cards, or money orders to one address.

Within minutes, the money is cashed elsewhere, police said.

SAFEGUARDS State police have issued the following protective safeguards: • If contacted via mail, email or phone, only return contact through verifiable sources; • If your bank or business calls you, call them back with the number from the phone

book, their website or a number you are familiar with; • If purchasing a car through eBay Motors, log on to the site through eBay — not an email link; • If purchasing an item through Craigslist, only complete faceto-face transactions in public locations; • If a police or government agency calls you, call them back through the publicly listed number — not through the number left on a message.

Authorities advise residents never to give out any personal information, including, but not limited to, your name, address, credit card numbers, bank numbers and Social Security information.

Additional tips: • Never send money via wire transfer or purchase gift cards that many of these solicitors ask for; • Protect yourself: Call the friend or relative claiming to need your help to confirm whether the story is true, using a phone number you know to be legitimate. If you aren’t able to contact the person, call other friends or family members to confirm the situation; • Report it: Officials stress that any member of the public who receives one of these scam calls or emails or who has been victimized should call and report the incident to their local police agency.

‘DO NOT CALL’ PROVISIONS STRENGTHENED The awareness push joins a plan rolled out

by Gov. Andrew Cuomo last week to further cull deceptive telemarketing practices.

Complaints violating the Do Not Call Registry are on the rise, according to the governor’s office.

Telemarketers have taken to repeatedly calling consumers from the same phone

number without leaving a voicemail, giving the impression the call is from someone the consumer may know.

When the consumer returns the call, they receive an unwanted sales pitch.

The legislation signed last week now requires telemarketers to use correct caller ID information.

A multi-pronged effort also includes deployment of state Division of Consumer Protection staff to warn customers about scams and facilitate same-day consumer complaint filing.

“This unscrupulous behavior and disregard of the law is unacceptable and we’re taking action to not only hold those who violate the law accountable, but also increase transparency and stop these deceiving marketing practices in their tracks,” said Cuomo in a statement.

Violators of the Do Not Call Law are subject to a $11,000 fine for every call made to a number on the registry.

Exemptions from the law, which has been effective in New York since 2001, include calls from or on behalf of political organizations, charities and telephone surveyors.

Companies with which you have an existing business relationship may still call you for up to 18 months unless you ask them to place your number on their own do-not-call list.

According to the governor’s office, New Yorkers filed more than 228,900 complaints in 2014, and more than 241,658 complaints in 2015.

Nearly 200,000 complaints have been lodged in the first six months of 2016.

Earlier this year, the state reached a settlement agreement with Hilton Grand Vacations Company over unsolicited telemarketing sales calls made to consumers whose telephone numbers were on the registry.

The violations included 334 unsolicited marketing calls to 133 consumers.

The company agreed to pay a $250,500 settlement and change business practices before continuing to make such calls to New York consumers.

Pictured left: New York State Police say scams are increasing in frequency. One scam tricks prospective vehicle buyers into purchasing cars with the purchase of gift cards. The perpetrators then cash the gift cards, while the victim receives nothing.

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES To register for the Do Not Call Register, visit donotcall.gov or by call 1-888-382-1222 (TTY 1-866290-4236). Once registered, telemarketers not exempt from the registry have up to 31 days from the date you register to stop calling you.

If you receive an unsolicited telemarketing call after your number has been on the registry for more than 31 days, you can file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission online at donotcall. gov or by calling 1-888-382-1222 (TTY 1-866-2904236).

For more information from the New York State Police on crime prevention, visit troopers.ny.gov/ Crime_Prevention/.

For information on scams, visit the Federal Trade Commission’s website at consumer.ftc.gov/ scam-alerts, or the FBI’s tips on phone scams at fbi. gov/scams-and-safety.

The FDIC also offers warnings on wire transfer scams, which can be found at fdic.gov/consumers/ consumer/news/cnsum13/wire-transfer-scams. html.

To better help consumers understand which businesses are complying with the law, the state is posting information concerning businesses with which the state settles a Do Not Call case. Settlement info from 2014 to present can be found at dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection/donotcallenforce. html.

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all different types of mediums,” said Devi Momot, whose husband owns the property. “We’re working closely with them to make sure that can continue.”

ROTA has branded itself as an all-ages venue designed to offer a creative outlet for youth.

‘IT’S TOO LATE’ Stott-Rigsbee also cited the lack of attendance and volunteers as a reason for closure.

“The DIY-punk scene in Plattsburgh is so small that it’s difficult to find people,” said Stott-Rigsbee.

Run by 12 volunteers in its heyday, ROTA’s staff is now down to five, with three key members taking on a bulk of responsibilities for the venue: Stott-Rigsbee, Catherine Harrison-Werster and Thomas Gadway.

“We’re acting as the board and staff,” said Stott-Rigsbee. Pictured: Catherine Harrison-Werster, Thomas Gadway and Shannon Stott-Rigsbee pose in front of one of ROTA’s gallery walls. Photo by Elizabeth Izzo “We had to give up because we can’t do everything.”

Stott-Rigsbee and Harrideserve it.” a kids’ rock camp. son-Werster, both members of local metal/improv band Momot said in order for venues to thrive — which often “I never got to execute what I wanted to do,” HarrisonDoomf**k, said that they would likely have to do a lot of per- Werster said. don’t generate revenues through alcohol sales, and mainly formances or fundraising to pay off the venue’s debt.

Harrison-Werster, along with the rest of ROTA’s rotating draw in small, local artists — broad community support is “We’ll try to have shows at the Monopole,” said Stott-Rigs- cast of members, had a lot of ideas for events and services that needed. bee. But at $250 per gig, she wondered aloud: “How many ROTA could provide.

“In our region, there’s been a tremendous amount of effort shows will we need to do?”

“We could do so much if we had the funding,” said Stott- with a few of the volunteers with ROTA,” she said. “We have a “I don’t even want to think about it,” Harrison-Werster said. Rigsbee. very high amount of respect and admiration for them.

“If people could help us, that would be great.”

“It can’t be on the shoulders of the people who own the As for the question of whether ROTA can obtain a grant, or building,” Momot said. “It’s very expensive. But it is an absoCOMMUNITY SOUNDS OFF some sort of benefactor — Stott-Rigsbee said they have tried lutely essential service and venue that we still need.”

Following last Friday’s announcement, fans took to social everything, and even so, “it’s too late.”

Stott-Rigsbee and Harrison-Werster ask that if ROTA ever media to mourn. helped you, then “pay it forward.”

“This sucks really bad,” wrote Lowell Wurster, of Lucid, on ALL AGES “If ROTA ever helped you, help someone else,” Stott-RigsFacebook. “It makes my heart sad that ROTA is closing its bee said.

Harrison-Werster worries about the effect ROTA’s closure doors after doing so much for so many.” will have on area youth.

“Make sure it wasn’t all for nothing.”

Plattsburgh resident Gary Lane wrote: “Another local venROTA was the city’s only all-ages, substance-free venue, ac- ue closing down. Sad,” he said. “I am losing two of my favorite cording to Harrison-Werster, with many of its shows catering all age venues this year. I hope new homes can be found for ROTA will host its final show on Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. The event, to teenagers and college students. billed as “Happy Holigays,” is a drag show featuring performboth and people get out to support them with me.”

“I was going to a junkyard in Morrisonville called ‘The “This is a very sad thing to see happen in our communi- ers Aurora Risay, Cherie Insanity, Big Juicy, Dorian Knights, Crackhouse’ when I was 13,” she said. “We wanted to build a ty,” said Kara Moulton, of Plattsburgh. “The ROTA crew has Hunter Down and more. On Dec. 11, Stott-Rigsbee, Harrisonsafe place for kids here.” worked so hard to keep this safe and sober place open for us. Werster and Gadway are planning to hold a free market and Her dream, when she first joined the venue, was to start up If you can donate in any way to help these guys out, they truly art sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit facebook.com/rotagallery.

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ALTONA Holy Angels Church - Main Street, Altona. Mass - 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 10:30 a.m. Sunday ALBURGH VT Union Bible Church - 102 S. Main St., Alburgh, VT. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., Sunday Worship Service at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study and Bible Club for Kids at 7:00 p.m.

Pastor John Kehoe, 802-796-3055.

CADYVILLE St. James Church - 26 Church Rd., Cadyville. 293-7026. Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m., Sunday Masses: 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Daily Mass Mon.-Fri. CHAMPLAIN Christ & St. John’s Episcopal/ Anglican Church - 18 Butternut Street, Champlain. (518) 298-8543.

Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m. Patricia A. Beauharnois, Deacon Vicar Living Water Baptist Church - 9 Locust St., corner of Main and Locust, Champlain. Sunday School at 9 a.m.

Service at 10 a.m. Thursday Bible Study at 7 p.m. includes activities for children. Phone: 298-4358 St. Mary’s Catholic Church - Church Street, Champlain.

Anticipated Mass: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday Mass: 8 a.m. Weekday Masses: Thursday and Friday 9 a.m.

Three Steeples United Methodist Church - 491 Route 11, Champlain.

298-8655 or 298-5522. Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at same time (Sept. thru June).

Steve Loan, Pastor. steeples3@primelink1.net CHAZY Chazy Presbyterian Church - 620 Miner Farm Rd., Chazy. 846-7349 Worship and Sunday School will begin at 11 a.m.

Email: chazypres@westelcom.com Sacred Heart Church - Box 549, Chazy 12921. (518) 846-7650. Sunday Mass (Ant) 6 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.

DANNEMORA Dannemore United Methodist Church - 86 Clark Street, PO Box 488, Dannemora, NY. Pastors Wendy and Gary Rhodehamel. Phone: 518-8919287. Worship and Sunday School -- Sunday 11:00 a.m. tedtrevail@gmail.com ELLENBURG St. Edmund’s Roman Catholic Church - Route 11, Ellenburg.

Saturday Anticipated Mass, 4 p.m.

Sunday Mass, 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.

ELLENBURG CENTER United Methodist Church of Ellenburg - 5 Church St., PO 142, Ellenburg Center, NY 12934 Pastor: Gary Rhodenhamel Phone: 518-8919287 Hours: 9am Service, Sunday Worship & Sunday School ELLENBURG DEPOT Ellenburg Depot Wesleyan Church - 2179 Plank Rd., PO Box 177 Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935. Pastor: Robert R. Phillips. Phone: 594-3902.

Sunday Family Bible Hour: 9:50 a.m.

Sunday Worship Time: 10:50 a.m.

Children’s Youth Ministries: Call for schedule.

MOOERS Mooers United Methodist Church - 14 East St., Located adjacent to old Post Office. Sunday service, 9:30 a.m. Contemporary & traditional music, activities for children, youth and families, 236-7129, pastoral@ twcny.rr.com, www.gbgm-umc.org/ mooersumc Mooers Wesleyan Church - Maple Street, Mooers. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday Night Service 7 p.m.

Wednesday Night 7 p.m.

(518) 236-5330.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Maple Street, Mooers. 236-7142.

Anticipated Saturday Mass, 4 p.m.

MOOERS FORKS St. Ann’s Catholic Church - Route 11, Mooers Forks. Mass: Sunday,

10 a.m. Reconciliation announced special Saturday mornings 10 a.m. & by request.

PLATTSBURGH Plattsburgh United Methodist Church - 127 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. 563-2992.

Pastor Phil Richards. Service Sunday 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Nursery available at 10 a.m.

Seventh Day Adventist - 4003 Rt. 22, Plattsburgh, 561-3491 - Pastor Livergood Worship Saturday at 11:30 a.m., Pot Luck Dinner after service ROUSES POINT St. Patrick’s Catholic Church - Lake Street, Rouses Point.

Anticipated Mass: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.; Weekday Masses: Monday & Tuesday 9 a.m., Communion Service: Wednesday 9 a.m.

SCIOTA First Presbyterian Church - 52 Washington Ave., Rouses Point, New

York 12979. Telephone 518-297-6529.

Telephone 518-846-7349. Sunday Service 9 a.m., Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sciota United Methodist Church - Sunday service 9 a.m. Route 19, Sciota.

St. Louis of France Catholic Church - Route 22, Sciota. Mass 4 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. Sunday WEST CHAZY St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - West Church Street, West Chazy. Saturday Vigil Mass, 4 p.m. Sunday Mass 10 a.m. Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday at 9 a.m. Confessions: Saturday, 3-3:30 p.m.

West Chazy Community Church Pastor Marty Martin. 17 East Church St. Fiske Road, West Chazy, NY. Ph. 493-4585. Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday; Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

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County chips in funds for Lyon Street School restoration Funds to go toward roof replacement, future projects yet to be determined

By Teah Dowling

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PERU — Last month, town officials received $7,880 from Clinton County to complete the Lyon Street School roof replacement.

Clinton County awarded the monies through the Tobacco Reserve Fund to help replenish the town historian’s budget.

Each year, Town Historian Ron Allen receives around $5,000 from the town’s general fund. About 98 percent of that budget goes toward renovations.

Renovations on the old schoolhouse began about three years ago in an attempt to keep the last schoolhouse standing in Peru.

So far, the support timbers and a sill were replaced. The front cement steps and patio were repaired. Lastly, the restored bell tower was reunited with the schoolhouse.

The roof replacement deemed to be too much for the historian to handle on his own as several bids came in a few thousand above his budget.

“We would’ve been short,” said Allen.

Allen approached the town board in September to ask for assistance.

Supervisor Peter Glushko said due to the budget being tight, the town was not able to allocate additional funds toward the project.

Councilman Jim Langley floated the idea of reaching out to the county for help.

The only downside, Glushko said, is that the town won’t be able to apply for any additional tobacco fund monies for the next three years.

“I have no problem putting all my budget into the schoolhouse again,” said Allen.

Completion of the roof replacement, Glushko said, will be dependent on the weather. Glushko said the town is currently in the midst of planning a meeting to discuss future renovations and what’s to come of the old schoolhouse.

“We’re going to come up with a long-term plan and see what else needs to be done,” said Glushko.

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‘Business of Being Born’ screening on tap

Peru VFW to host Christmas bingo

SARANAC — The “Business of Being Born” will be screened at the Farmhouse Pantry on Dec. 11 from 7:30-10:30 p.m. This documentary gives a full insight into past and present birth practices. A discussion with local midwife Kathy Breault of Safe Passage Midwifery will follow. Suggested donation is $10. For more information, call 293-5174.

PERU — Christmas Bingo will take place Saturday, Dec. 10 from 2-5 p.m. at the Peru Memorial VFW Post 309. Doors and concession open at noon. Card sales will begin at 1 p.m. and bingo will start at 2 p.m. No games pays less than $100 and a total of $2,000 will be awarded. For more information, call 643-2309.

Open mic night slated Dec. 17 SARANAC — There will be an open mic night at the Farmhouse Pantry on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. All local talents are welcome. For more information, call 293-5174.

Benefit auction to raise money for Justice for the Children MORRISONVILLE — A Christmas benefit auction will take place Thursday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. at the Fuzzy Ducks.

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collectables, blankets and more. There will also be raffles and games. All proceeds will go toward benefitting Justice for the Children. For more information, call 645-0901.

American Legion to host Midnight-Moonshine performance ROUSES POINT — Midnight-Moonshine will be performing Friday, Dec. 23 from 6-9 p.m. at the American Legion Montgomery Post 912. Midnight-Moonshine is a new pop country/classic rock cover band from Plattsburgh. For more information, call 297-2600.

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Living United

ooner or later we all need a helping hand and no local organization does more to assist our local non-profit support agencies than the United Way. Over the years I’ve had the great fortune to be a part of the United Way Campaign. I’ve seen first hand what the United Way is all about and how valuable they are to our region.

Obviously, charitable giving means different things to different people.

Who among us wouldn’t give when we know the exact circumstances of the need?

Who wouldn’t part with a few bucks a week if it meant a Life Flight Helicopter would come to the rescue of their family member or even themselves?

Sadly many never recognize the value of those few dollars given each week. How a couple of bucks can impact the lives of so many or just when those same few dollars plus many more may come to their own aid. Just like the devastating damage from a storm, fire or accident we just never know what’s around the corner for any of us and there is nothing any of us wouldn’t do when we clearly see the immediate need.

Unfortunately the need, while present, isn’t always right there on the surface clearly visible to all. It’s buried in everyday life and, while part of life, it is just as pressing as those who suffer at the hand of misfortune.

That’s where the Partner Agencies of the United Way step forward everyday, dealing with both large and visible events as well as those private, behind the scenes family issues that affect so many across our region.

Many of these volunteer agencies would cease to exist without voluntary contributions either through the United Way Campaign or outright donations by a generous public.

Through the United Way Campaign 100% of your contribution can be channeled directly to a specific agency or agencies of your choice.

Only through the United Way Campaign will your employer allow you to have a small payroll deduction taken each week that adds up to a significant dollar amount by year’s end.

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ounty budgets have been filed across the North Country.

Officials deserve to be hailed for delivering on-time budgets that do not reduce services in these choppy fiscal waters.

Not only have authorities been struggling with declining revenues, but are also faced with ever-increasing mandates.

A combination of department reshuffling, big grant packages and intense line item examinations led to Clinton County officials zeroing in on a tax increase of less than one percent despite plummeting sales tax revenues — a textbook example of modern efficiency.

Warren County saw a 1.7 percent tax increase in their $150 million plan; Franklin County, 2.8 percent.

Essex County saw the highest increase, with a projected 3.75 percent hike, or about $8 annually on a $100,000 home.

But budget officials deserve special praise, since they managed to pull the county back from the precipice.

The hike was long-planned, and is in accordance with a five-year plan implemented by county administrators after a state audit.

Like other municipalities in the Adirondack Park, Essex County always has a few strikes against it: The tax base is largely static, and mandated costs are eating up an increasingly-larger slice of the pie, constituting some 75 percent of the tentative levy.

County Manager Dan Palmer, in particular, deserves to be singled out for praise.

After all, it wasn’t too long ago when he quit in frustration over the budget process in 2012.

Despite the state audit, which criticized the county for dipping too much

into their fund balance, county supervisors wanted to continue to plow through their savings in order to keep taxes low.

Lawmakers also failed to determine how they would reconcile that without making deep cuts in programming.

Four years later, Palmer has proven them wrong, and the state comptroller’s office considers county finances to be in solid shape.

After all, the numbers speak for themselves: Fund balance use this year is at $1.9 million (compared to $6.8 million at their most bloated).

In 2004, the tax rate was $3.91.

Despite significant annual increases since then, the proposed tax rate in 2017 is $3.25.

And there was largely no pain to the taxpayers.

No one felt that uptick in taxes, which have had a comparatively little impact compared to school or town taxes.

Eight dollars extra on a $100,000 home is negligible, especially when the county must navigate rising costs across a number of fronts, including social programming, health insurance, highway maintenance, employee benefits and legal aid.

Four years ago when he was considering stepping down, we criticized Palmer for not smiling more.

To be fair, though, he had little reason to at the time.

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UnitedÊ WayÊ playsÊ aÊ vitalÊ role To the Editor: This is a challenging year for us all, but it will be especially hard on the agencies who step forward in tough times, to make certain there is a helping hand for those whose circumstances leave them even more vulnerable. Many of those agencies depend on support from the community through the United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. The economic crisis has placed the United Way and its member agencies in a difficult position; while more people are in need of services due to the downturn, contributors find it even more difficult to support the campaign.

Over the years, the United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. has continually expanded their services, playing a vital role in our communities by providing area non-profits and those they assist, with no only funding but many other valuable resources.

The United Way is a highly valued asset in our community. Despite our own personal struggles we must not forget that every contribution, no matter how small, even if it’s less than you’ve been able to give in the past, is still a significant contribution.

Many hands make for small tasks, so if you are capable of contributing any amount, maintaining your level from prior years, increasing the amount of your gift, or maybe you’ve never given before -we need you now.

Please ask your employer about payroll deduction or you may make your

donations directly to the United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc., 45 Tom Miller Road, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 or by calling the office at 563-0028.

Thank you for the support and consideration you may give to this request.

Beth Barnes Plattsburgh

TreeÊ lightingÊ aÊ success To the Editor: What a wonderful night we all had in the Town of Moriah last Saturday!!

Our first annual Memorial Tree Lighting was a great success.

The Moriah Chamber of Commerce would like to send out a big “Thank You” to all the families that attended and supported our event.

Thanks also to the many fire departments that participated in the parade, the Coyote Ridge 4-H Club, Girl Scouts, Lake Champlain Bible Church, Moriah Shock, Ed Roberts and crew, Jeannie Ball and the Port Henry Firemen Auxiliary, Jim Davis and Reverend Mitch, Ginny Vanderwood and her wagon team, and Lohr McKinstry for covering the event. Special thanks to Tim Sprague for growing the 12 foot tree. Many thanks to Santa and his elves.

It was an inspirational night!

Catherine Sprague Moriah Chamber of Commerce President

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ClintonÊ gotÊ badÊ rap To the Editor: I have to wonder ... how is it that you could take one presidential candidate, about whom there is no need to say anything, really, because he continually demonstrates live for everybody his vileness and lack of integrity — and on the other hand, a presidential candidate whose good works and strength of character are vilified and lied about, ad nauseum, and refer to them simply as two flawed candidates?

You have to ignore what borders on evil on the one hand and buy into character assassination on the other hand.

Hillary Clinton has been objectively monitored by nonpartisan organizations as the most truthful candidate out of the whole field of presidential candidates this go around. Yet, she is referred to over and over again as a terrible liar. If you look up assessment of the Clinton Foundation by again nonpartisan organizations, you will find that it is highly respected, and yet it is continually scorned as a money making scheme of the Clintons.

Hillary Clinton’s handling of her emails and of the Benghazi incident are comparable to or meet a higher standard than that of high-ranking officials in previous administrations. These things are easily confirmed by a brief scanning of information available on the internet.

Why would a highly respectable, intelligent, down-to-earth purveyor of civil affairs and life in general refer to these two candidates simply as flawed, rather than vile on the one hand and highly meritorious on the other?

Honest to God, I wish I knew how to answer that, because to me, this is the story and question of this election. It’s a story and question, both of which will live on in historical studies for a long, long time.

If Donald Trump remains our president, his deplorable record will continually lead us back to this story and question, how could we have looked at these two candidates as each simply flawed, and consequently elect such a disastrous individual whose primary “virtue” is that he doesn’t fit the mold of the discredited politicians that preceded him?

Don Austin Greensboro, NC

IÊ lovedÊ myÊ LionÊ daysÊ Ñ Ê butÊ myÊ childrenÊ areÊ lovingÊ theirÊ Griffin days To the Editor: It is a different time — time to again explore a school merger.

I was very encouraged by the unanimous joint action taken by the Elizabethtown-Lewis and Westport Boards of Education at their presentation of the Merger Feasibility Study on Nov. 30 to pursue the next step in gathering information to help determine whether a merger is a good option for the future of our communities.

I applaud the work they have already done and their cautious progression.

I was a green and gold ELCS Lion for my entire childhood.

In that time, my father served on the board. Enrollment was high, the economy was good, and budgets were healthy. A merger was studied, considered and rejected.

My parents were ELCS Lions for their entire school experience. My grandparents served on the BOE during that time.

Our communities were thriving and enrollment was high.

Merging was not needed.

My grandfather Fenimore attended a successfully merged Elizabethtown-Lewis school in what is now the museum, bringing students from one-room schoolhouses into a district with more class offerings, better facilities and sports teams.

They had a gym for the first time and their colors were blue and gold!

My grandfather Merrihew was a Westport Eagle and my great-grandfather Merrihew served on the WCS BOE. Like the new ELCS, WCS was a step up for students who had previously gone to small schools in Westport, Wadhams, Whallonsburg and Lewis.

Times have changed again. Our programming is suffering from low enrollment and budgetary constraints.

Our communities have read the writing on the wall in the past to decide the best path for the future of our children. I hope our communities do the same now. Please become informed about how our districts have changed.

Please do not respond with, “They have looked at merging over and over and it never works.” It may work this time, as it has several times in our communities in the past, and we owe it to our children to consider it again.

Please do not put colors or mascots above a quality education. Those of us who have been involved with Griffin teams have seen that students will embrace a new identity with enthusiasm.

Please do not assume that a merger will cause your taxes to go up. The feasibility study indicates that this should not be the case. Unless we wait too long and the incentive aid is no longer offered by the state.

An actual merger is years down the road, but the boards are wisely moving slowly and gathering all of the information they need to make a good plan.

Eventually, these steps will require community votes. I ask you, for the sake of our students, please find out why a merger is being studied at this time.

Please look up the results of the feasibility study. Please ask a parent why they want more for their children than what we can currently offer. And when it comes time, please support the next step in the study so that we have the information we need to make the best decision possible.

I loved my Lion days. But my children are loving their Griffin days. And so am I. Let’s consider what has saved our sports and look into saving our education, too.

Arin Burdo Elizabethtown

RepublicansÊ haveÊ Ô neverÊ doneÊ anythingÊ toÊ helpÊ workingÊ classÕ To the Editor: The intense conservative ire for Obamacare may seem like an anomaly in American history, but it’s eerily reminiscent of two other large — and now widely popular — expansions of the safety net: social security and medicare.

The two programs are now a staple of American political culture. But a backward glance at the political environment during their inception reveals equally fierce, ugly antipathy from conservatives — including screaming warnings that they’d be ruinous to freedom.

During the 1935 debate over social security, Republicans likened it to slavery and dictatorship.

“Never in the history of the world has any measure been brought here so insidiously designed as to prevent business recovery, to enslave workers and to prevent any possibility of the employers providing work for the people,” said Rep. John Taber (R-NY).

“The lash of the dictator will be felt,” said Rep. Daniel Reed (R-NY). “And 25 million free American citizens will for the first time submit themselves to a fingerprint test.”

Rep. James W. Wadsworth (R-NY) cautioned that passage of social security would open the door to a government power “so vast, so powerful as to threaten the integrity of our institutions and to pull the pillars of the temple down upon the heads of our descendants.”

The Republican party has really never done anything to help the working class — although, they have succeeded in reducing taxes for the wealthy.

Joe DeMarco Jay

BenÊ SpragueÊ fundraiserÊ aÊ hugeÊ success To the Editor: We would like to thank the countless businesses and private donors and the general public for their participation in making the fundraiser for Ben Sprague (Hosted Oct. 23 at Mad River Pizzeria) a huge success.

From the entrance of the Pizzeria to the bandstand, friends, acquaintances and strangers were in attendance support Ben Sprague, an Au Sable Valley Central School student and athlete who endured and is continuing to recover from a severe staph infection.

We are also very thankful for an evening of live entertainment generously donated by several talented local musicians to include: Susan Richards, Dobridge Jones and Eric Klotzko.

Many thanks and appreciation extended to Silent Auction Volunteers, Kristina Dukett and Kelly Murphy for organizing this part of the fundraiser and to Cindi Murphy for volunteering her time to organize the 50/50 Raffle and monetary contributions.

We are full of thanks and appreciation to The Sun Community News, Plattsburgh Press Republican and Dr. Seth and Trudy Rosenblum of the Jay Community News for assisting with the promotion of the fundraiser.

Our local media outlets continue to play a key role in the success of North Country fundraisers.

Once again, we are thankful for the continued support shown within the small community of Au Sable Forks as well as throughout the North Country Region.

Lance Lawrence, Gene Gilbert Au Sable Forks

Vet:Ê IÊ wasÊ angered,Ê humiliatedÊ byÊ insensitiveÊ cashier To the Editor: Many local businesses and restaurants are offering discounts to armed services; active, reserve, retired or those with service-connected disabilities to include spouses and dependent children.

These offered benefits helped me recover a long lost feeling of pride in the recognition of my service as a U.S. Army, Vietnam combat veteran.

Today, as a member of a multi-conflict VA disabled veter-

ans group, I can say for all of us that we feel honor and pride with any recognition for our sacrifice and service.

Thank you.

Recently, I shopped at a big box Plattsburgh construction material and hardware store which offers a 10 percent everyday discount to all veterans — active, reserve, retired and disabled.

As I stood in line before the cashier, I requested their military discount for my purchase. Her immediate, loud and shrill response to my request was, “You got I.D.?”

I scuffled the purchase items and fumbled with my wallet to present my DOD/military issued photo I.D. card. I expected to have to show some identification but not in this manner.

I was humiliated and felt publicly embarrassed by this whole thunderous transaction. I felt as if I was asking for some kind of handout. I felt no pride in myself, my service or being a Veteran.

In fact, my feelings jumped from embarrassment and rocketed to anger. No smile, no thank you for your service, no kiss my ***, nothing… just “You got I.D.?”

What was I, a criminal trying to get away with something?

It flashed back to my return home from Vietnam in 1969 — with thrown eggs, fruit and signs calling me “baby killer.”

Back then I was exposed, vulnerable and I quickly found that I could take no pride in what had been my service for my country, as a Vietnam vet my country was denying me.

I felt those same attitudes this day in this store as I was answerable to a young cashier. This person appeared to have no appreciation for the thousands of men and women military and its veterans who are or have served for our country and its people like her.

I paid for my items and left the store angry, humiliated and wanted to lash out in some manner but as I did in 1969. I just dissolved into the crowd shedding any veteran identity and for the moment losing all pride.

I’m sure this cashier didn’t realize what she had done and that in itself is a tragedy. I thought I should have asked to speak to her supervisor, except speaking to a supervisor would have probably aggravated the incidence with “here is another veteran with an attitude.”

Plus a 10 percent discount isn’t exactly “my right,” I view it as an honor and show of appreciation.

If a business offers a military or veteran discount program, I hope it is not just to be “politically correct” and that they truly are showing commitment to and appreciation for military, down to the lowest level of customer service. Notwithstanding the store’s policy letter from the president and CEO to all veterans, in this store on this day there was not much appreciation felt.

We need the support and commitment from our country to help us restore and keep our honor and pride as veterans.

We are not looking for thanks but we appreciate it greatly with veteran pride when it comes and is given in sincerity.

Next time you see a veteran, please thank him or her for their service.

David Tinker Plattsburgh

ThoughtsÊ onÊ ElizabethtownWestportÊ schoolÊ merger To the Editor: I do sympathize with Mr. Macdougal, especially at tax time.

However, I don’t think he was present about 20 years ago at a meeting in what was once the gym in the old school in Willsboro. It was filled with people from Willsboro who were anxious to find out what aid was available from the state for a new school. Also present was a representative from the state department of education, and, although not willingly, were members of the Westport School Board. The state representative said that if the two schools were willing to merge the state would pay 88 percent of the cost of a new school building.

While the people from Willsboro seemed very enthusiastic, the Westport Board made it plain they were not interested.

As a result, the children of Willsboro have had the advantages of a new building for the last 16 years.

Now the Westport District, still in their old building, is discussing a merger with Elizabethtown. State aid, if any, has not been reported.

It is unfortunate that school populations throughout the North Country are declining, but perhaps our new technology will provide an answer.

John Uhlig Willsboro

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To CP-3 or not CP-3 — that is the question in land use debate Groups spar over mechanized access in Boreas Pond debate

By Pete DeMola

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NORTH HUDSON — ATVs shredding through the woods. Snowmobiles whizzing and whirring through the tract. Planes taking off and landing from pristine ponds.

Much of the discussion surrounding Boreas Ponds have been centered on how much of the newly acquired state parcel would be opened to motorized recreational use.

But how much is fact versus fiction?

“Motorize the ponds” has become a frequent rallying point for BeWildNY, a coalition of environmental groups who are calling for an expansion of Wilderness, which restricts the type of recreational activities that can be enjoyed on the lands.

Access the Adirondacks, their counterpart, is calling for increased recreational usage under a Wild Forest designation, including electric motors on boats and limited snowmobiling on the parcel.

The Adirondack Park Agency is wrapping up a series of public hearings designed to glean input, with the final scheduled for Wednesday in Albany.

At the hearing in Schroon Lake, North Hudson Supervisor Ron Moore said he wanted to clear up motorized misconceptions regarding the 20,543-acre tract, purchased by the state last May. “The use of ATVs, trailer power boats, and certainly not the ridiculous notion of float planes, was never proposed or discussed as a use on any of these properties,” Moore said.

The effects of emission-free electric motors are negligible on both the environment and other visitors, says the group, and snowmobiling efforts would utilize existing road networks.

BeWildNY’s preferred plan envisions a Wilderness area expanded south to include

the Boreas Ponds and the watersheds above them, and would add a buffer of at least a mile south of First Pond in Boreas.

Doing so would bar electric motors on the waters, which BeWildNY says threatens public enjoyment and acts as a vessel for invasive species.

The group, which hopes for the creation of the largest motor-free Wilderness area east of the Rockies, agrees that a snowmobile network could be accommodated, but only further south under a new trail that would largely parallel the Blue Ridge Road, a county highway.

Both groups disagree on how much of the Gulf Brook Road should be kept open: Access says all the way to the ponds; BeWildNY wants to grant access to LaBier Flow, a distance of about a mile from Boreas Ponds.

While the plans have marked differences, the real divide has surfaced over access for the disabled — and that’s from where the ATV chatter is derived.

WHAT’S CP-3?

Members of Access have called for a parking lot with 6 to 10 spaces in “close proximity to the pond,” with a minimum of four designated state Department of Conservation CP-3 parking spaces.

The CP-3 policy grants the DEC the authority to issue temporary revocable permits to provide motor vehicle access to certain state lands to qualified people with disabilities.

BeWildNY says this policy opens the doors to ATV usage; Access says that is not their intent.

Under DEC policy, motorized and nonmotorized wheelchairs that are suitable for indoor and outdoor use can be used in any Wilderness areas open to pedestrian traffic.

But the CP-3 designation allows the use of other motorized travel, like ATVs, through a permitting system on some state lands. CP-3 is prohibited altogether under a Wilderness designation, as is public motor vehicle use by anyone, including the DEC. For some, the difference may be splitting hairs, but the dispute has opened fault lines between the two groups and their supporters.

‘INJURIOUS TO PONDS’ John Sheehan, a spokesman for BeWildNY, maintains that CP-3 paves the way for ATV use in areas where they are currently prohibited.

“There has been discussion that there is no one advocating for all-terrain vehicle access to this area,” Sheehan said in Schroon Lake.

“Respectfully, that is not true.”

Sheehan said CP-3 aren’t handicapped accessible parking spaces like one would expect to see outside a convenience store or a supermarket.

CP-3, said Sheehan, gives people the right

to not only go in themselves, but to have a group of companions with the person operating the ATV. “We believe this would be injurious to the ponds, that all-terrain vehicle traffic is not appropriate in this specific location,” Sheehan said.

A better way to accommodate disabled guests, said BeWildNY, is the creation of a new wheelchair-accessible trail akin to the trails at Dillon Park in Long Lake.

“They are smooth and gently sloped, allowing wheelchair and scooter access by people with disabilities,” Sheehan told the Sun. A similar trail would work between LaBier Flow and Boreas, says BeWildNY. But the exact framework hasn’t yet been hammered out.

“I think it’s important for everybody to know that a Wilderness designation is not an impediment to handicapped access to the area,” Sheehan said.

‘NEVER PROPOSED USE’ Moore conceded CP-3 technically could allow the use of ATVs for the disabled, but the goal is to put users as close to access points as possible, he said.

But the claim that CP-3 would act as backdoor channel for ATV usage is “misinformation” that continues to be fed to the public, he said.

“We have not ever proposed the use of ATVs in any of the many meetings that we have had with the DEC, APA, or any of the other stakeholder groups,” Moore said.

For Moore, the broader issue is about access.

“Really, it’s hard for me to be debating these issues, the basic rights of the people who paid $14.5 million for this property,” he said.

If the CP-3 permitting is approved by the DEC, travel will only be authorized on trails that have been designated by the agency for the use of qualified people with disabilities using a suitable motor vehicle, Moore said.

“I think the key here is that it states specific trails on certain state forests,” Moore said.

“As I have said repeatedly, the use will be defined in the Unit Management Plan.”

In an editorial board meeting last week with the Sun, Access categorically denied they would use CP-3 to pry open the door to broader ATV usage.

“That is absolutely not the case. Nobody is looking at this as a means to open this up further than CP-3,” said Hamilton County Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Farber. “Nobody is using this as a way to get ATV use in there — that’s not going to serve anybody well.”

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Peru Town Court now open in new location Town officials excited about new Davey Drive location

By Teah Dowling

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PERU — No longer will court officials need to use the town hall entrance as an inmate holding area.

The Peru Town Court opened at its new location on Davey Drive on Dec. 1.

Earlier this fall, town officials started renovations on the former Peru Federal Credit Union building after months of discussions.

The building contains a courtroom, several offices for lawyer consultations, an inmate holding area and drive thru for people wanting to pay tickets.

“This will make things a lot easier for all of us,” said Supervisor Peter Glushko. “The system we had before wasn’t safe.”

Before the new court room opened behind McDonald’s and Langley Insurance, all arrangements were done in the town hall.

Consultations were conducted in the hallways and inmates were held up in the entrance. Some activity also took place in the town hall’s parking lot due to space limita-

tions, said Glushko.

At the time, Peru was the only courtroom in Clinton County to not have its own facility.

With having the third largest caseload in the county, town justices Larry Cabana and Jim Kirby found this to be unacceptable.

“Defense attorneys considered this to be the worst courtroom in the county,” said Cabana during a former meeting. “We needed to do something to change that.”

Peru took out $115,000 out of its fund balance to purchase the building. Kirby renovated the building at no extra cost to the town.

Glushko said the town is waiting to hear back from the JCAP (Justice Court Assistance Program) grant to replenish about $30,000 put toward the courtroom.

The Peru Town Court is now located at 22 Davey Drive. For more information, call 518643-4187 or fax 518-643-4188.

(PeruCourt.jpg) The Peru Town Court is set to open sometime this month. Instead of being located in the town hall, the courtroom will now be located in the old Peru Federal Credit Union building.

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EyE On THE ARTS

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T

he countdown to Christmas is on, with just over two weeks to go.

Though the holidays can be fun, magical, enchanting — they can also be incredibly stressful.

It’s important, during this chaotic time of giving, to take a breath and take a moment for yourself.

Here are a few ideas on how to do just that: The ROTA Studio and Gallery in Plattsburgh will host their final show this weekend, with “Happy Holigays!” topping off the venue’s six year run.

“Happy Holigays!” is slated for Dec. 10, and will feature performers Aurora Risay, Cherie Insanity, Big Juicy, Dorian Knights, Hunter Down and more in a drag-tastic blowout. Tickets are $8 each or two for $10. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit facebook.com/ rotagallery.

ROTA will be closing their doors for the foreseeable future on Dec. 11. The awesome staff will be shouldering over $5,000 in back rent and electric — so, if possible, make a donation to ROTA to thank them for all of the thankless sacrifices they have made to provide the city of Plattsburgh with great all-ages concerts and art exhibits. To donate to the ROTA team, visit their 39 Bridge St. location or visit rotagallery.tumblr.com/donate.

RiverJackZ, of the Zucchini Brothers, will lead a songwriting workshop at the Stony Creek Library on Dec. 29. This free workshop will focus on songs about animals in the Adirondacks.

For more information, call 696-5911.

The Lake George Arts Project will host its annual holiday party on Dec. 11 at the Caldwell House in Lake George. The party, open from 1-4 p.m., will feature a large menu of appetizers, buffets, salad and more to celebrate the group’s ongoing efforts to bring free events to the area. Tickets are $30 per person. For more information, call 668-2616 or contact mail@ lakegeorgearts.org.

The Whallonsburg Grange will host a performance of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” on Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $10. All proceeds will benefit food pantries in Westport, Willsboro and Elizabethtown. Prior to the performance, the Grange will host a cookie decorating class for kids at 3 p.m. For more information, call 963-4170 or contact admin@thegrangehall. info.

The SUNY Plattsburgh Department of Music will present “A Jubliant Song: A Choral Joy for Difficult Times,” Friday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the E. Glenn Giltz Auditorium. The concert choir, under the direction of Jo Ellen Miano, associate professor of music, will perform works

by Bach, Healy William, and Norman Dello Joio. The concert is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact the department of music at 564-2283 or plattsburgh.edu/academics/music.

Plattsburgh’s Champlain Wine Company will host an evening of “cult classic” shorts on 16mm film on Saturday, Dec. 17th at 8 p.m. Films will include the spooky 1948 movie “Santa in Animal Land,” which follows “creepy puppets pursuing Santa (for snubbing them),” according to organizers. The 1946 film “A Christmas Dream,” by Czech stop-motion animator Karel Zeman, will also be shown. Attendance is free, with donations welcome to defray operation costs.

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The Historic Hand House in Elizabethtown will host two concerts on Dec. 10-11 featuring local musicians Alisa Endsley and Russell Ames. Endsley has performed on Broadway and London’s West End in collaboration with Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, Trevor Nunn and more. Ames has directed more than 80 community theater productions and served as an accompanist to the University Glee Club of New York for 32 years. At this special concert, the musicians will perform tributes to Judy Garland and Johnny Mercer. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for ages 15 and under. The show is slated to begin at 7 p.m. For more information, call 962-8899 or visit pianobynature.org.

The Lake George Courthouse Gallery is now accepting exhibition proposals for its 2017 season. The gallery is asking regional and national artists, whether just emerging or established, to submit 10-12 images, a resume and an artist bio by Jan. 31 to be considered for an exhibition next year. For more information, visit lakegeorgearts.com.

Saranac Village at Will Rogers will host evening art lessons with artist Matt Burnett on Sundays from 6 – 8:30 p.m. beginning Dec. 4 through Jan. 29, excluding Christmas Day. Burnett will teach lessons in drawing, oil painting and watercolor. No prior experience is necessary. Classes will be free for Will Rogers residents and $10 per lesson for outside participants. For more information, or to RSVP, contact burnettm@canton.edu or call 524-6441.

Vermont folk troupe PossumHaw will return to the Upper Jay Art Center on Dec. 9 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $15. For more information, visit upperjayartcenter.org.

Santa will visit Ticonderoga’s Star Trek Studio on Dec. 10-11 from 1-4 p.m. For more information, visit startrektour.com. www.suncommunitynews.com/A&Efor the latest events

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Getting back the heart of Peru with long-term plan Aims to create new center, attract new businesses and residents

By Teah Dowling

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PERU — Officials are working hard to bring focus back to downtown.

Representatives from River Street Planning & Development and PLACE Alliance New York, the two consulting groups hired to spearhead town planning efforts, presented

further details of the Main Street revitalization plan earlier this month.

Creating a new central hub is one of the project’s long-term goals. The plan is to transform the lot located near the three-way intersection of Main Street, Pleasant Street and Elm Street into a new plaza center.

The town-owned parcel currently holds Shear Creations and Thee Thrifty Peddler, as well as several apartments.

The plan would construct new buildings, add more parking and connect to the existing

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walking and biking trails.

“This is necessary to create that missing piece that you don’t have,” said Monica Ryan of River Street Planning & Development.

“It definitely has potential to create future growth.”

The town’s central hub was once located at the intersection of Route 22 and Route 22B. But a fire in 1921 ravaged an entire block of residences, stores, garages and barns – leaving just the Clough Store, which is now the site of Peru Hardware.

Another fire in 1965 and the incorporation of the Main Street bridge caused the town to lose its traditional center.

“Right now, it’s functional,” Community Development Coordinator Adele Douglas said. “But we want to make it more like what a Main Street should be.”

The overall goal of creating this new center,

Douglas said, is to attract new businesses into the area.

During the presentation, Ryan offered tips on how to bring in more storefronts.

Supporting agri-tourism and business and working with Clinton County are a few examples.

“This is going to take a long time to accomplish,” Deputy County Administrator Rodney Brown said. “But once it’s completed, it will be great for the town of Peru.”

Costs and a timeline have not been figured yet for this portion of the project.

More details will become available early next year.

For more information, contact Ryan at 518-273-8980 ext. 4 or mryan@riverstreet. org or Douglas at 518-643-7863 or chinadele1@hotmail.com.

Representatives from River Street Planning & Development and PLACE Alliance New York, the two consulting groups hired to spearhead the efforts, presented further details of the Main Street revitalization plan earlier this month.

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Plattsburgh releases ‘17 meeting schedule

Advent, Christmas events on tap

PLATTSBURGH — The Town Board will meet on the first and third Thursdays for a regular board meeting, and will hold work sessions on the second and fourth Thursdays with the following exception: Nov. 23, 2017 (cancelled).

The Town of Plattsburgh Board Meetings and Workshops are recorded and posted to their YouTube channel by their Town Clerk Rickey Collins. The public can catch meetings on Local Access TV.

PERU — The Peru Community Church will host a variety of advent and Christmas events and services this year.

The 4-week advent season sermon themes selected by Pastor Peggi Eller for this year are “Watching / Turning / Seeing / Dreaming,” and coincide with traditional weekly themes of hope, love, joy and peace.

Christmas Eve services on Saturday, Dec. 24 are at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. in the sanctuary. On Christmas Sunday, Dec. 25, one service will be held in the Chapel at 10:30 a.m., followed by fellowship/coffee hour. On New Year’s Day, Sunday Jan. 1, 2017, one service will be at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. For more information, call Pastor Peggi Eller at 643-8641 or visit perucommunitychurch.com.

Anniversary performance slated KEESEVILLE — The Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir will be performing two concerts to celebrate its 51st anniversary. The first concert will be Saturday, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Church in Peru. The second concert will be Sunday, Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Church in Keeseville. Admission is free.

‘Sweet Sounds of Christmas’ returns PLATTSBURGH — The Plattsburgh United Methodist Church will hold its annual “Sweet Sounds of Christmas” con-

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cert on Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. This annual concert features the chancel choir, hand bell choir, Grace Notes, and Adirondack Liturgical Dancers. The After Five Brass Quintet will also perform. Admission to the concert is a nonperishable food item or a monetary donation for the interfaith food shelf.

Students chosen to perform in concert BEEKMANTOWN — Listed below are the Beekmantown Central Middle and High School students who have been selected to the 2017 All County Band, Chorus and Show Choir groups this year: Josh Burgin, Bode Curilla, Lily Denton, Phoebe Eldredge, Emily Guynup, Karli Hall, Adam Juneau, Raelin Ko, Ava Noelting, Seth Reynolds, Marissa Robart, Katie Rock, Alexandria Stone, Emilia Warren, Rocco Golden, Leo Golden, Liam Sample, Alexys Hawks, Ethan Tisdale, Sarah Tisdale, Felicity Sanger, Elizabeth Taber, Dayna Mieles, Alyssa Waters, Julia Mull, Brooke Bjelko, Brenna Fuller, Ben Delisle.

The festival will take place Feb. 3 - 4, 2017 in Peru.

BINGO

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

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

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.

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.

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.

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 - December 13.

Pleasant Valley Quilters meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the University of Vermont Health Network Elizabethtown Community Hospital conference room, 75 Park Street, Elizabethtown.

Contact janiceorlowski@gmail.com for details.

PLATTSBURGH - BREASTFEEDING - LA LECHE LEAGUE Do you have questions about breastfeeding? Do you have support you can offer to others? Do you need information about returning to work and nursing? Please join us for mother-to-mother sharing. All mothers, mothers-to-be, and children are welcome. Meetings are twice monthly: the first Monday at 7 P.M and the third Friday at 10:00 A.M at the Family Connections, 194 U.S Oval, Plattsburgh. Info: 518-643-9436.

WESTPORT - Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Essex County will hold an Adirondack Harvest board meeting on Tuesday, December 13 at 7:00pm in the CCE building at 3 Sisco Street in Westport. This meeting is free and open to the public. For more information please contact Laurie Davis, 518-962-4810 x404 or email lsd22@cornell.edu.

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.

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.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH 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.

DINNERS & SUCH WESTPORT - Baked Ham & Scalloped Potato dinner, Thursday, December 15, 2016 at the Westport Federated Church. Serving starts 4:30pm with take-outs available. $10.00 Adults, $5.00 Children 12 & under, Preschool free. Donations of non-perishable food items for the Westport Food Pantry are appreciated.

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.

For more information call 1-888425-2666 or 518-561-0838.

WESTPORT - The Westport Central School District Board of Education will hold their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 6:00 PM in the Conference Room. It is anticipated the meeting will open with an executive session from 6 PM 7 PM. Agenda items will include a principals report on student achievement, preliminary report on 201718 budget development factors, an update on the information Technology Plan, a resolution to approve participation in a re-organizational study by centralization and any other business that may come before the Board. Community members and interested others are welcome to attend.

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NortheasternÊ ClintonÊ Cougars HockeyÊ teamÊ readiesÊ forÊ season

BowlersÊ lookÊ toÊ reloadÊ inÊ Ô 16-17

CHAMPLAIN — The Northeastern Clinton varsity hockey team has worked hard throughout the preseason, knowing a tough Champlain Valley Athletic Conference season awaits.

“Our goal is to work hard in the pre-season so that we are competitive from the start,” coach Scott LaFountain said. “We need to work together to improve as a whole unit as the season progresses, so that we are at our peak performance at the end of the season. Our team’s success this year will be dependent upon how well we come together and work as a team.”

CHAMPLAIN — The Northeastern Clinton varsity bowling teams will be looking to the future as they take to the lanes for the upcoming CVAC season.

“This is a rebuilding year for NCCS after losing several key bowlers last year,” coach David Kokes said. “Numbers for the girls team will be a problem, with only three girls out this year.”

Kokes said the key will be how scores progress through the regular season.

“Team expectations are to continue to improve and become competitive as the season goes on,” he said. “Gabe Sisco and Sabrina Phair are key bowlers this year.”

Roster Player

Grade

Player

Grade

Andrew Arless

12

Anthony Barcomb

11

Colby Boire

12

Landon Coulombe

10

Ryley Duffy

11

Noah Dupee

11

Nate Catanzarita

Zach Catanzarita

Parker Favreau

12

Adam Gallucci

11

Zach Coughlin

Greg Delisle

Hayden Gonyo

10

Ian Gordon

11

Jacob Jarrett

Matthew Jolicoeur

Kyler Guay

12

Bailey LaBombard

11

Tyler Lapham

Hunter Leblanc

Brady Lafountain 11

Aidan LaValley

9

Josh Mcgoldrick

Cody Lyon

Raymond Miller

9

10

Zachary Miller

9

Alex Richard

11

Ryan Roberts

12

Nick Rowe

11

Devyn Sample

11

Kyle Vassar

11

Boys Basketball Friday, Dec. 16...at Beekmantown, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 21...vs Plattsburgh High, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 4... vs Ticonderoga, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 6... at Moriah, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 10... at Saranac, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 19... vs AuSable Valley, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 17... vs Peru, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 19...at Saranac Lake, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 31... at Northern Adirondack, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 2... vs Beekmantown, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 7...at Plattsburgh High, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb 9...vs Saranac, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 14...at Peru, 5:30 p.m.

Girls Basketball Thursday, Dec. 15...vs Beekmantown, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 20...at Plattsburgh High, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 22...at Ticonderoga, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 5...vs Moriah, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 11...vs Saranac, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 13... at AuSable Valley, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 18... at Peru, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 20...vs Saranac Lake, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 1... vs Northern Adirondack, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 3...at Beekmantown, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 8... vs Plattsburgh High, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 10... at Saranac, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 15... vs Peru, 5:30 p.m.

Roster - boys

Nick Duffy

Aidan Roberts Gabe Sisco

CHAMPLAIN — The Northeastern Clinton boy’s varsity basketball team is looking to defend it’s Section VII/Class B title in 2016-17, relying on speed over size this season.

“The Cougars are small not hosting a player over 6”0,” head coach Robb Garrand said. “We will need to run the floor well and rely on successful defense to allow for some transition baskets. Rebounding will also need to be a focus as it will be a concern.”

Garrand said the team has been working hard during the preseason and non-league portion of the schedule to get better for CVAC play.

“The team is defending last year’s championship so will need to bring a high level of intensity as the targets will be on their backs,” he said. “Expectations are that the league will be wide open with several of the Class B teams beating each other.”

Roster - girls Brooke Hebert

Cassidy Nixon Sabrina Phair

Hockey Tuesday, Dec. 6...at Beekmantown Wednesday, Dec. 14...vs Lake Placid Thursday, Dec. 22... at Plattsburgh High Tuesday, Jan. 3... vs Saranac Tuesday, Jan. 10... vs Saranac Lake Wednesday, Jan. 25...vs Lake Placid, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 1... vs Beekmantown Tuesday, Feb. 7... vs Plattsburgh High Friday, Feb. 10... at Saranac Lake Tuesday, Feb. 14... at Lake Placid

Roster

Friday, Feb. 17... at Saranac

Player

Grade

Player

Devan Boutin

12

Mike Mcleod

Grade 12

Nick Duffy

12

Jacob Mossey

12

Zavion Beasley

11

Rylee Hollister

11

Jordan Timmons 11

Tristan Wallace

11

Ben Collins

Alex Gomez

9

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NorthernÊ AdirondackÊ Bobcats DefendingÊ ClassÊ CÊ championÊ LadyÊ BobcatsÊ seekÊ returnÊ toÊ stateÊ playoffÊ form ELLENBURG — For the past two seasons, the Northern Adirondack girl’s basketball team has been to Hudson Valley Community College and the state final four.

This year, they hope to do the same, knowing the hard work that it takes to get there.

“Having our projected five starters this year with the experience of making it to back to back final fours should help,” head coach Scott Brooks said. “They know you have to work hard all year and get past adversity to be successful. All 11 players have to contribute this year for us to be successful not just anyone individual.”

While the Bobcats return four of their starters in seniors Juliana Gardner and Danya Burl with juniors Paige Chilton and Avery Lambert, the team will be without two-time MVP Taylor Durnin, who graduated.

“We will need players to step up and take the leadership role, scoring drive, and the tenacity to win vacated with the loss of Taylor,” Brooks said. “We have many players with the ability to do so. It’s going to be interesting to see who steps up for us this season. Our bench is very young but at the same time talented and should be an asset throughout the grind of a long season.”

Brooks said the team will be competitive during the season.

“I believe we will be competitive in a conference that will be up for grabs,” he said. “There are many talented teams in the conference and I believe the team that gels and plays team basketball will come out on top.”

Roster No.

Player

Grade

Pos.

31

Paige Chilton

11

F

12

Juliana Gardner

12

F

23

Avery Lambert

11

G

5

Danya Burl

12

G

21

Emily Peryea

10

G

14

Jenn Noel

12

G

34

Brittney LaValley

11

F

25

Grace Thume

10

F

30

Kira Labarge

9

F

3

Brynne Gilmore

9

G

4

Emily Brooks

8

G

Avery Lambert

Boys Basketball Wednesday, Dec. 14...at AuSable Valley, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 16...vs Saranac Lake, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 21...at Moriah, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 4...at Saranac, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 6... vs Peru, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 10...vs Ticonderoga, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 19...at Plattsburgh High, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 19...vs Beekmantown, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 26... vs AuSable Valley, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 31... vs Northeastern Clinton, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 2...at Saranac Lake, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 7...vs Moriah, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb 9...at Ticonderoga, 5:30 p.m.

Girls Basketball Tuesday, Dec. 13...vs AuSable Valley, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 15...at Saranac Lake, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 20... vs Moriah, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 22...vs Saranac, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 5...at Peru, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 11... at Ticonderoga, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 13... vs Plattsburgh High, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 20...at Beekmantown, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 27... at AuSable Valley, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 1...at Northeastern Clinton, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 3...vs Saranac Lake, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 8... at Moriah, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 10... vs Ticonderoga, 5:30 p.m.

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LadyÊ EaglesÊ lookÊ toÊ buildÊ withÊ newÊ talent

CHAZY — The goal for head coach Jared Lambert and the Lady Eagles varsity team is simple heading into MVAC league play.

“We need to get stronger as season goes on,” he said. “We are a very young team with only four returning players-a lot of new faces.”

While the Eagles do return four players from last season, one of them, Lydia West, will be out for the season after suffering a knee injury in soccer.

Lambert said working with a relatively new teams has, “both its positives and negatives.”

“If we stay positive, committed, and work hard on a daily basis, we should be a force in the coming years,” he said.

YouthÊ movementÊ toÊ aidÊ EaglesÕ Ê progression CHAZY — The Eagles varsity boy’s basketball program will see an influx of youth as they start the 2016-17 MVAC regular season.

“We have a core of young sophomores in Alex Chapman, Ben Norcross, Preston Laurin and McClain Dudyak who are coming up to varsity this year to join returning players Paetyn Hilborne, Kyle Cahoon, Brice Panetta, and Bryan McAfee,” head coach Cory Thompson said.

With the new core of players joining the squad, Thompson hopes to keep teams running with an up-tempo style of play.

“We will look to be quick and tough at both ends of the floor,” he said. “This mix of young talent should help us both offensively and defensively on the court. “ Thomspon hopes this season helps the Eagles grow and start to achieve grander goals as the season goes on.

“Our goal is to be competitive this season

and work our way back to Sectional Competition.”

Roster Player

Grade

Pos.

Ed Bocker

12

PF

Paetyn Hilborne

12

PF

Riley Roberts

12

PF

Kyle Cahoon

11

C

Andrick Hunyor

11

SG

Bryan McAfee

11

PG

Alex Chapman

10

PG

McClain Dudyak

10

PF

Aidan Huchro

10

SG

Bruce Juneau

10

SF

Preston Laurin

10

SF

Bryce Maskell

10

SF

Ben Norcross

10

SF

Brice Panetta

10

SG

Andrew Terrell

10

SG

Boys Basketball

Thursday, Dec. 15...vs Willsboro, 5 p.m.

Wednesdasy, Dec. 7...vs Westport, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 20... vs Keene, 5 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 9...at Seton Catholic, 5 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 5...at Lake Placid, 5 p.m.

Friday Dec. 16...at Willsboro, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 10...vs Griffins, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Keene, 5 p.m.

21....at

Friday, Jan. 13... vs Johnsburg, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 4... vs Elizabethtown-Lewis, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 18... at Seton

Dec.

Roster Mackenzie Chapman Mikayla Douglas Sara Bulriss Emmy Moak Catherine Provost

Catholic, 5 p.m.

Steffaney Jabaut

Friday, Jan. 27...at Minerva/ Newcomb, 6:30 p.m.

Amelia Stevens

Wednesday, Feb. 1... at Willsboro, 5 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 3...vs Crown Point, 5 p.m.

Olivia Rotella

Steffaney Jabaut

Lydia West Lilly Hayes

Wednesday, Feb. 8... at Keene, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 15... vs Lake Placid, 5 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 6...vs Lake Placid, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 11...at Westport, 5 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 13... vs Johnsburg, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 17...vs Seton Catholic, 5 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 27... at Minerva/ Newcomb, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 31...vs Willsboro, 5 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 3...vs Crown Point, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 7... vs Keene, 5 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 9....at Elizabethtown-Lewis, 5 p.m.

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2016 CVAC All Star football team Offense QB

RB

WillÊ CoatsÊ

AlexÊ ArcherÊ

First team - SLCS

DaltonÊ McDonald

RB

First team - BCS

Receiver

JustynÊ GrangerÊ JoeÊ ViscardoÊ First team - Ti

First team - SLCS

Receiver

Receiver

KobeÊ ParrowÊ

EvanÊ Palmer

First team - AVCS

First team - PCS

Second team - AVCS

Second team - BCS

RyanÊ Criss

JarrettÊ Ashton

BrandonÊ Snow

JasonÊ Moore Second team - PHS

Second team - Moriah

Line

Line

Line

Line

Line

Kicker

Adam Griffith

DakotaÊ ArquetteÊ

SeanÊ LincolnÊ

NateÊ Hanley

NickÊ Bushey

LeviÊ Trumbul

First team - BCS

Second team - AVCS

Lineman

Second team - SLCS

First team - PCS

Second team - PCS

Lineman

First team - SLCS

Second team - PHS

Second team - AVCS

KarlÊ TeRieleÊ CalebÊ MunsonÊ

Defense Lineman

First team - Ti

First team - Ti

JacobÊ LeDuc

DavidÊ Sullivan

Second team - SCS

Second team - SLCS

RyanÊ Flack

ChrisÊ WawrzynskiÊ First team - BCS

LukeÊ Carpenter Second team - PCS

Linebacker • First team player pictured unless otherwise indicated

Lineman

Linebacker

DakotaÊ Arquette First team - PCS

NickÊ BusheyÊ First team - PCS

DylanÊ Clay

Adam Griffith

MikeÊ HayesÊ

First team - BCS

First team - PCS

SamÊ DuShaneÊ RobbieÊ FinleyÊ First team - Ti

First team - BCS

Second team - SCS

Second team - PHS - PICTURED

TristinÊ Turner

SeanÊ Lincoln

KobeÊ Parrow

JarrettÊ Ashton

Linebacker

Linebacker

Back

Back

Back

Second team - SLCS

Second team - AVCS

DaltonÊ Haney

Second team - PHS - PICTURED

Punter

Second team - SLCS

MitchÊ Senecal First team - PHS

BradyÊ Pennington First team - PHS

HaydenÊ Scuderi Second team - Ti

JevynÊ GrangerÊ AlexÊ ArcherÊ First team - Ti

DrewÊ Sturgeon Second team - SLCS

Offensive Players of the year: Alex Archer (BCS) and Joe Viscardo (SLCS)

Lineman of the year: Karl TeRiele (TCS)

Defensive Player of the year: Dakota Arquette (PCS)

Coach of the year: Scott Nephew (TCS)

First team - BCS

DylanÊ Trombley

Second team - Moriah - PICTURED

BrandonÊ HammondÊ First team - Moriah

EvanÊ Palmer Second team - PCS

JoeÊ ViscardoÊ First team - SLCS

Griffin Hughes Second team - Ti

Returner

EvanÊ Graney

Second team - Ti - PICTURED

Honorable Mentions

AuSable Valley: Trent Bordeau and Chance LaPier Beekmantown: Anthony Milanese and Clay Watts Moriah: Connor Anderson and Alex Larrow Peru: Danny Bridgeman and Ryley O’Connell

Plattsburgh High: Ben Champagne and Talon Bushey Saranac: Joe Hardway and Andy LeBeau Saranac Lake: Tyler Callahan and Isaak Herd Ticonderoga: Connor Lawrie and Brett Mosire

RyanÊ CrissÊ First team - BCS

JohnÊ Gallo

Second team - PCS

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HELP WANTED LOCAL APPLE PACKERS NEEDED, Must be able to lift 45lbs. Hart Apple Farms. 518-834-6007 LAKES TO LOCKS PASSAGE, INC seeks full-time Community Outreach Director for communications and fiscal management. Three to five years non-profit experience required, office in Crown Point, NY. For complete job description email janet@lakestolocks.org POSITION AVAILABLE The Town of Keene has an opening for a full-time laborer, duties to include making ice for rink, plowing, shoveling, mowing, cleaning Town buildings, operating transfer station and any general maintenance necessary. Any interested applicants are asked to stop by the Town Hall to put in an application by 3:00 PM, Friday, December 16th. Paul R. Martin Acting Chairman

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THE VILLAGE OF DANNEMORA will be accepting applications for a Motor Equipment Operator I until December 14. Applicants must have a CDL license and 1 yr. Experience in the operation of trucks and other construction or maintenance equipment. Salary commensurate with experience. Applications may be obtained at the Village Office, 40 Emmons Street, Dannemora.

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KEENE VALLEY HOME Furnished 2200sq.ft.,3bd/2ba with all amenities included: electric, heat, water, cable, Internet, DW, W/D. Avial. now thru May or June. $1900 mos. plus $500 sec. Deposit. Call 802-272-7800 REAL ESTATE SALES

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LEGALS NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Under Section 203 of The Limited Liability Company Law The name of the LLC is 326 Tom Miller Rd, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on October 28, 2016. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Clinton County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 326 Tom Miller Road, Plattsburgh, New York, 12901.

NC-11/05-12/10/20166TC-135188 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF BRIAN DENO TRUCKING, LLC (PURSUANT TO SECTION 203 OF THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Articles of Organization of BRIAN DENO TRUCKING, LLC

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF BRIAN DENO TRUCKING, LLC (PURSUANT TO SECTION 203 OF THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Articles of Organization of BRIAN DENO TRUCKING, LLC (the Company) were filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York on October 17, 2016.

The Company is being formed for any lawful business purpose and shall have all the powers set forth in Section 202 (a) - 202(q) of the New York Limited Liability Company Law. The office of the Company is to be located in the County of Clinton, State of New York. The Secretary of State has been designated as the agent of the Company upon who process against the Company may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the Company served upon such Secretary of State is: 667 O'Neil Road, West Chazy, NY 12992.

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Dergham Properties, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/05/2016. Office in Clinton Co. SSNY desig. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 62 Smithfield Blvd. STE 72, Plattsburgh NY 12901, which is also the principal business location.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NC-12/10-01/14/20176TC-138248 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF THE FORMATION OF Dillenbeck Bay Cabins LLC, a New York State Limited Liability Corporation. The date of filing of the articles of organization with the Department of State is November 03, 2016, which is the intended date of formation. The office of the LLC is located in Clinton County, NY. The street address of the principal business location is 578 U.S. Route 2, Alburgh, VT 05440. The New York State Secretary of State is the designated agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF THE FORMATION OF Dillenbeck Bay Cabins LLC, a New York State Limited Liability Corporation. The date of filing of the articles of organization with the Department of State is November 03, 2016, which is the intended date of formation. The office of the LLC is located in Clinton County, NY. The street address of the principal business location is 578 U.S. Route 2, Alburgh, VT 05440. The New York State Secretary of State is the designated agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon her/him is: PO Box 161, Rouses Point, NY 12979. The LLC shall have no registered agent. The LLC shall have no specified date of dissolution. The character or purpose of the business of the LLC shall be any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; Name of LLC: Luck of the Irish, LLC; Date of filing: 11/4/16; Office of the LLC: Clinton Co.; The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served.

NYSS may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at 12 Chamberlain Road, Peru, New York, 12972; Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose.

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MAMA J'S KITCHEN AND BAR LLC Articles of org. filed NY Sec. Of State (SSNY) 07/28/2016. Office in Clinton CO. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 124 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 which is also the principal business location.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NC-11/05-12/10/20166TC-135004 MLN TOX PATH, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/15/2016. Office in Clinton Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to P.O. Box 593, 185 Sheldon Lane, Chazy, NY 12921, the street address is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NC-11/26-12/31/166TC-136802 NOTICE OF FORMATION of Limited Liability Company ("LLC") Most Lake Properties, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York ("SSNY") on November 14, 2016 for business conducted

NOTICE OF FORMATION of Limited Liability Company ("LLC") Most Lake Properties, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York ("SSNY") on November 14, 2016 for business conducted from an office located in Clinton County, NY. The "SSNY" is designated as the agent of the "LLC" upon whom process against it may be served.

"SSNY" shall mail a copy of any process to the "LLC" at 13 Genesee Lane, Plattsburgh, NY 12901.

NC-11/26-12/31/166TC-136756 Pier 7 Boatyard LLC. Art. of Org. filed w/ SSNY 10/25/16. Office in Clinton Co. SSNY designated for service of process and shall mail to: The LLC, 45 Lake St, Rouses Point, NY 12979. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

NC-11/05-12/10/20166TC-134754 NOTICE OF FORMATION of PREMIER VAPORS, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with the Secty of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/08/16. Office in Clinton County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 2 Cogan Ave Ste 102 Plattsburgh, NY 12901. Purpose: Any

NOTICE OF FORMATION of PREMIER VAPORS, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with the Secty of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/08/16. Office in Clinton County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 2 Cogan Ave Ste 102 Plattsburgh, NY 12901. Purpose: Any lawful purpose NC-11/26-12/31/166TC-136962

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Under Section 203 of The Limited Liability Company Law The name of the LLC is S & S Miller Rd, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on October 28, 2016. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Clinton County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 326 Tom Miller Road, Plattsburgh, New York, 12901.

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SQUEALZ ON WHEELS LLC Articles of org. filed NY Sec. Of State (SSNY) 10/12/2016. Office in Clinton CO. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: Frank Zappala, Esq. 142 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NC-11/05-12/10/20166TC-135004 Zafer International Holding LLC. Auth. Filed w/SSNY on 9/20/16. Office: Clinton Co. Formed in DE on 5/24/16. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 800 Westchester Ave, Rye Brook, NY 10573.

DE address: 3500 S. Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901. Filed w/DE Sec. of State: 401 Federal St. #4, Dover, DE 19901.

Purpose: all lawful.

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