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Santa Claus is coming to Mooers

Mr. and Mrs. Claus to make appearance at Begor’s

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Local publisher North Country releases calendar Youth Hockey

2016 Champlain Historic Calendar on sale now Program aims to incite interest in local youth

NY fire districts push for requirement of sprinklers in townhouses

By Teah Dowling

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PLATTSBURGH — The New York State Association of Fire Chiefs (NYSAFC) and Plattsburgh Fire District 3 conducted a demonstration last week to illustrate the effectiveness of residential sprinkler systems in saving lives and reducing damage from fire.

Two simulated residential rooms were set on fire — one protected by a sprinkler system and the other non-sprinklered.

The room without sprinklers quickly reached high temperature that caused flashover — the spontaneous combustion of all the contents in the room.

The room with sprinklers seized growth in

fire and temperature after the room reached 150 degrees about 30 seconds after the smoke detector went off.

These sprinklers, in an actual fire, would allow the residents to safely escape, firefighters to seize the fire easier and save the house.

Worst case scenario with residential sprinklers: water damage to the room where the fire actually occurred.

“A very few amount of homes have these,” said Stephen Parker, director of operations for All Safe Free Sprinkler Service LLC. “There’s so few out there other than where they’re mandated.”

URGING SPRINKLER REQUIREMENT

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bluegrassÊ Christmas Gibson Family North Country Christmas Show to take place Dec. 12 ELLENBURG DEPOT — Having a blue Christmas?

Have a bluegrass Christmas instead with the Gibson Brothers and their family.

“We tried it last year and everyone had Teah such a fun time,” Eric Gibson said. “The Dowling Writer night had such a warm feel and so many people told us that the concert put them in the Christmas spirit.

“We must have done something right, so we decided to try it again.”

The second annual Gibson Family North Country Christmas Show will have community members rockin’ around the NACS High School Auditorium on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 2 p.m.

Ellenburg Depot’s own Eric and Leigh Gibson will be joined by singers Tom and Julie Venne, drummer Sam Zucchini from Albany, bass player Mile Barber, Eric’s son Kelley for a few songs and beloved sister Erin.

The group will be performing all Christmas music with a dash of the Gibson Brothers bluegrass flare — spreading >> Story Continued | pg. 13

The demonstration took place as a call to action — a way to urge code council to require residential sprinklers in townhouses and, eventually, all homes throughout New York State.

A townhouse is a single family dwelling unit constructed in a group of three or more attached units in which each unit extends from the foundation to roof and with open space on at least two sides.

The focus on townhouses comes from firefighters’ trouble putting out a fire in a townhouse since they’re only able to fight the fire from the front or the back, not from the sides.

“Sprinklers in structures are very important and that’s why we’re trying to get that

Members of Plattsburgh Fire District 3 and All Safe Free Sprinkler Service gathered Thursday, Dec. 5 to conduct a demonstration on residential sprinkler systems.

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Clinton County taxes down again

By Teah Dowling

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PLATTSBURGH — For the second consecutive year, Clinton County property owners will see a drop in taxes.

The 2016 budget features a .01 percent drop in the tax levy and is under the state tax cap by $1,706.

“It’s not a lot, but it’s in the right direction,” said Michael Zurlo, county administrator. “It meets both our fiduciary responsibilities and our moral obligations.”

The tax rate is $5.97 per $1,000 — a decrease of 7 cents from last year.

The total appropriated budget is $162,991,272 — up by 1 percent from last year. Total revenues is $134,481,643 — up by 1.2 percent from last year. The fund balance is exactly $2 million.

Zurlo stated this budget was possible because of the County Legislature’s continuation of instilling a culture of fiscal discipline, along with applying judicial use of reserves and fund balances and avoiding employing nearsighted fiscal gimmicks.

DEPARTMENT CHANGES There was an overall decrease of $295,474 in the health department as a result of nearly all programmatic budgets being >> Story Continued | pg. 11

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Celebrity couple to make special holiday appearance Mr. and Mrs. Claus have been coming to local hardware store for 20 years

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MOOERS — The world’s most famous holiday travelers are making a guest appearance this Saturday at a local hardware store.

Santa Claus is scheduled to arrive at Begor’s Supply with Mrs. Claus at 10 a.m.

The North Pole residents are annual visitors, explained owner Norma Begor.

Each year, the pair choose a different method of conveyance, be it a horse-drawn sleigh, fire truck or another means of transportation, for their journey to the family-run hardware store.

Begor noted the Claus’ exact arrival time is weather dependant. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy cookies and milk. Entertainment will be provided by carolers.

Once arrived, the famous couple will make their way to the back of the store for photo-ops.

Children are strongly advised to bring their Christmas list.

Both good and bad are welcome, said Begor.

Guests are also encouraged to enjoy pony rides.

It’s a well-known fact Santa prefers to place gifts under trees, which are available to purchase on site.

“It’s a fun, joyous event,” said Begor.

Claus, who is said to bring gifts only to good children on the night of Dec. 24, has a busy weekend ahead of him, with scheduled stops across the North Country all weekend.

Reports of elves were not confirmed by the time this story went to press.

Meet the Claus’: Saturday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Begor’s Supply: 2698 Route 11, Mooers, NY. 236-7587

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HAPPYÊ HOLIDAYS! Downtown Plattsburgh Holiday Parade took place Friday, Dec. 4 when people all over the North Country came together to help spread the holiday cheer in Plattsburgh

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Reliving history one month at a time Local publisher releases 2016 Champlain Historic Calendar

By Teah Dowling

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CHAMPLAIN — By just the passing of a month and a turn of a page, people can learn a little more about Champlain’s and Rouses Point’s history.

Local publisher David Patrick recently released the 2016 Champlain Historic Calendar titled “The Many Faces of Champlain: A Photo Odyssey of Champlain and Rouses Point.”

Patrick shows history through the calendar by 13 large format images for the cover and each month, along with additional images and an historical essay in the back.

Patrick started designing and producing this calendar in 2003 after collecting pieces of history and images over a number of years.

“I wanted to take this information and photographs and basically tell a story about the history of Champlain and Rouses Point,” Patrick said. “I try to write a historical story that people may not know.”

FINDING YOUR ANCESTORS The theme of this year’s calendar focuses mainly on people — showcasing approximately 120 high-quality studio portraits of individuals and families for the first time in 110 years.

The photographs from the archives of the Clinton County Historical Association were taken around 1904 and show many ancestors of today’s residents.

The theme of this year’s calendar focuses mainly on people — showcasing approximately 120 high-quality studio portraits of individuals and families for the first time in 110 years.

Photos provided by Clinton County Historical Association

They show not only the several family portraits of Bredenberg, Cardin and Thibodeau, but individuals with the last names of Albee, Bowron, Clark, Dickinson, Dodds, Dudley, Dupont, Duquette, Elvidge, Falcon, Gettys, Hubbell, Kaufman, Lafountain, Lavalley, Lambert, Lewis, Lucas, McCrea, Neverett, Roberts and Stone.

TOURIST DESTINATIONS REVEALED Along with people, the calendar also reveals several wellknown buildings in Champlain and Rouses Point — several

of which do not exist today.

In the Village of Champlain, Patrick tells the story of the Mansion House, later known as Costello Apartments, on Main Street, which describes the building of the hotel and who the owners were for 100 years.

Two destinations are profiled in Rouses Point: the former Windsor Hotel and the Marnes Inn and Dock.

The Windsor Hotel, later known as the Saxony was a summer resort in the late 1800s and early 1900s before it became a dance and banquet hall by the 1920s and became the Saxony in the 1980s. Marnes Inn and Dock was another tourist attraction that was established in the 1920s by Dr. Charles Marnes.

Along with the buildings profiled, several images are also dedicated to River Street and the park named in honor of Bill Earl in 2015, who was a friend of Champlain’s children in the early 1900s.

GET ONE TODAY The calendar can be purchased in Champlain at Kinney Drugs, Village of Champlain office, Town of Champlain office, Champlain Memorial Library, Chauvin Insurance and Samuel de Champlain History office. In Plattsburgh, they can be obtained at the Corner-Stone Book Shop and Clinton County Historical Association. Lastly, they can be bought at Cornerstone Drug and Gift in Rouses Point.

It costs $15 per calendar. Calendar sales benefit the Glenwood Cemetery Association.

“This calendar contains a lot of history about Champlain and Rouses Point, the history of where these people grew up,” Patrick said. “I want to sell as many calendars as I can for the cemetery.”

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e can talk all we want about how to best address these repeated mass killing events, but our leaders continue to miss the most important step.

You do not build a house or construct a child’s Christmas toy in one simple step. You start at the base and work your way to the finish. It requires different tools and skills to address each unique aspect. It also requires patience and the recognition of time while paying close attention to the directions.

These soft target killing sprees must stop and our leaders repeatedly make the same mistake every single time by using them to promote their political agendas and vow to put “our” arms around an issue that is just too big to address with only one approach.

Ask yourself, what have any of our leaders done to address these issues in the last 25 years, except talk and blame the other party for their failure for not building bi-partisan consensus on the other side?

First and foremost we need to keep dangerous people away from destructive weapons of all types.

We know that potential weapons today include not just guns but knives, cars, planes, explosives, poisons, gases, alcohol & drugs, unstable people, and in some cases even religion.

We know most of those items by themselves are valuable everyday items in our lives but when mixed incorrectly or used by misdirected individuals they can and have become deadly.

You can not address all those items and the many more I’ve neglects to include with one approach. It requires us to divide the issues and address each individually, the same way you construct a home, build a shelving unit or put together a child’s toy…. One focused step at a time.

I learned a long time ago when taking over troubled businesses; you do your best to set priorities and try to fix one thing each day. After many days you’ve made headway. After many months you are on your way to solving problems.

After many years your efforts begin to pay dividends.

Unfortunately, there will always be more problems to solve and in order to keep the dividends flowing, the same process must continually be applied to the new problems that will undoubtedly arise in the future.

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Cooler heads need to prevail

L

ike everyone else, we’re struggling to understand this rash of violence at home and abroad.

The nature of these attacks is hard to stomach and it’s difficult to understand what’s driving them.

We’re unsettled and saddened by not only this jarring violence, but also feel as if we’ve entered an uncertain new era as the dueling threads of terrorism and mass shootings have seemingly wound themselves together to form a new breed of unpleasantness.

Not surprisingly, the rash of tragedies has led to a jittery public.

There’s been no shortage of politicians seizing on this fear and capitalizing on the tragedies before all the facts are known.

Both sides have been quick to assign blame, be it on the availability of guns or what some perceive to be lax national security policies.

Muslim leaders across the United States are already reporting a new wave of xenophobic sentiment and hateful episodes not seen since the Sept. 11 attacks.

The fear-mongering being spewed against Islam by several GOP presidential hopefuls, including Donald Trump and Ben Carson, has been particularly odious, including calls for a national registry and the closing of mosques.

ISIS, who took responsibility for the Paris attacks, thrives on this knee-jerk reaction.

This escalation of rhetoric plays into their hands and is used as a recruitment tool, attracting disaffected people like Tashfeen Malik, the San Bernardino perpetrator whom authorities believe was radicalized by the terrorist group.

The combination of widespread access to guns and hate speech is a noxious combination.

Shaming American Muslims and putting them on the defense is not the answer.

But neither is sweeping gun control reform.

With 300 million firearms circulating in the US, any policy seeking to restrict firearms from circulation will not work.

In the wake of these shootings, more and more guns are being pumped into the country’s national bloodstream. It’s a weapons boomlet fueled by those seeking safety and as a possible bulwark against future legislation.

The actions are amplified by officials like Paul Van Blarcum, the Ulster County Sheriff who sparked a firestorm last week when he urged licensed gun owners to carry their weapons in public.

How about Europe? Haven’t they nipped mass shootings in the bud?

While advocates point at Australia’s massive gun buyback program following a 1996 mass shooting as a success that helped curb gun homicide, the same program is unlikely to be successful here, owing to both our sacrosanct gun culture, our porous borders and our climate of entrenched political polarization.

More sensible solutions, as others have pointed out, are universal background checks, longer waiting periods and banning sales of firearms to those on the country’s no fly lists.

The American public agrees with these proposals.

An October Gallup poll, which was taken shortly after a mass shooting left 9 dead at an Oregon college, determined 55 percent of Americans said they supported stricter gun control laws.

In that same poll, 86 percent of Americans said they favored legislation that would require universal background checks for all gun purchases in the US, while a recent Quinnipiac poll found 77 percent of respondents were in favor of closing the so-called terror gap, the loophole that allows those on the fed-

eral government’s terrorist watch list to purchase firearms.

That measure was defeated by the Senate GOP last week, and was one that President Obama took them to task for in his address on Sunday night.

We agree with the president that lawmakers should immediately get to work on crafting policies that will protect the American public, but throwing legislation at the problem does little but appease the party faithful.

At the same time, it should be made easier to flag the mentally ill.

While we’re not calling for a McCarthy-type system of citizen surveillance and spying, it might not be a bad idea for all of us to be more alert of our surroundings and alert authorities of red flags as they pop up.

Time and time again after these incidents, we’ve learned the perps have left a long trail of unheeded alarm bells prior to committing their heinous acts, but it goes unreported due to onerous privacy laws, cutbacks in mental health funding or other loopholes.

To be clear, while we continue to have serious reservations about our state’s controversial gun control legislation, the SAFE Act provision giving judges the power to strip firearms from those found to be mentally unfit is a model that should be emulated nationwide.

We cannot, however, get behind the calls from the far left to outright ban semi-automatic weapons like the ones used by the perpetrators in San Bernardino, Colorado Springs and in other massacre sites across the US. As we’ve seen here in New York, it would make otherwise law-abiding citizens criminals, while loopholes would undoubtedly arise that would circumvent the regulations.

Criminals would still secure weapons, leaving the public increasingly at the mercy of law enforcement agencies for their protection, while their trustworthiness and credibility has also been called into question in a parallel national debate.

We cannot entirely legislate our way out of what has become a national crisis, but failure to act is no longer an option.

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To the Editor: Our community has experienced some tough times in the past few years.

Many of your friends, neighbors and coworkers need help today that they didn’t need 2 or 3 years ago.

The United Way campaign is one of the easiest ways to help give back to our community because 100 percent of the funds raised stay here in Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties and directly support programs and services provided by our 42 partner agencies.

I am passionate about this campaign because I have seen firsthand just where a large percentage of our community stands today-our neighbors are hurting. But our community has always demonstrated the willingness to volunteer and contribute to these 35 United Way agencies who serve more than 80,000 people every year-and that number continues to grow.

Our campaign has an aggressive goal-to raise $725,000 this year. To achieve this year. To achieve this goal, we have to engage more members of our community. If you have not donated in the past, you are the one that can make a difference in the lives of your neighbors who need it most. Consider the few dollars you spend each week on coffee.

We always have had wonderful people here in Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties that truly care about their neighbors...and that is what really makes our community great.

If you have a United Way campaign at your workplace, please support it and talk up the need and value to our community to your friends, family and coworkers. If you don’t have an employee campaign but would like to give to the United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc., please call 5630028. You can also visit our website unitedwayadk.org, for more information on the 42 agencies served or to view our campaign video.

Kathy Snow Plattsburgh

To the Editor: The Adirondack region has over 750 nonprofit organizations listed with New York’s Department of State. This group, as a whole, does a number of things daily that touch all of our lives. Some organizations are protecting our life-sustaining environment for the future; many others are helping our youth grow up to be strong, responsible, contributing members of our community; some deal with the horrors of domestic abuse of women and children; and several agencies help those near the end of their lives.

In the small towns that make up most of the Adirondack region, the nonprofit sector is best represented by the people. When you give to a charity, an organization, or even an institution, what you’re really doing is supporting the people that make it tick.

When you give to the Tri-Lakes Humane Society, you’re helping Lena Bombard and her dedicated staff and volunteers do what they do best: protect and help our furry friends. When you give to High Peaks Hospice, you help people like Heather Borachok and Michelle Rushby coordinate the best possible care for their patients. Your gift to the United Way of the Adirondack Region is stewarded by people like John Bernardi and Kathy Snow, who care deeply about lifting up the human services in our communities.

A donation to Paul Smith’s College helps ensure that Dr. Curt Stager can keep providing a top-notch education to future generations. A gift to The Y’s Bright Beginnings program means Jacqueline Prather and her team can take care of the youngest among us. A gift to the Barnabas House in Malone helps Lee Rivers and Community Connections focus on finding shelter for the homeless.

We could go on and on. We hope you will look within your own community to see the many and increasing needs that require our attention—even as we remain vigilant about needs elsewhere. With issues like family economic instability and costs of living increases, many more people will need support in the coming months, and perhaps years.

Our charitable dollars can have a direct and often immediate impact on helping people meet basic needs. If the economy is affecting those of us fortunate enough not to think about putting food on our table, then imagine the impact it’s having on those who almost always need to think about the source of their next meal or rent check.

Make giving back a family affair by involving children, parents, siblings and others in your giving decisions. Consider making a financial gift or volunteering your time for a local charity.

Please consider contacting Adirondack Foundation to discuss how we can partner with you to give back or visit AdirondackGives.org to make an immediate impact today.

Cali Brooks President & CEO Adirondack Foundation

PrayÊ forÊ theÊ USA! To the Editor: As Trump said on TV “Pray for the victims of the terrorist attack, then be prepared for World War III. It is not coming, it is here.”

A sheriff down south of here said, “If you have a pistol permit, start carrying.”

I would like to go one step further. If you have a carry permit, call your local sheriff and request he opens up his department pistol range to citizens and provide his firearms training staff to qualify you in safety, marksmanship, and firearms law. Just because you own a hand gun no more makes you a marksman then a hammer makes you a carpenter� I would urge each and every gun owner to call Cuomo and not ask but demand the gun stupid act be repealed. We need to go back to being a nation of armed marksmen and women. Armed citizens stopped the Japanese from continuing from Hawaii to California at the beginning of WWII. Most of the local conservation clubs have shooting ranges. Maybe the police could use them to train shooters. Something tells me, we are going to need a citizen militia very soon.

Stay safe, stay armed, keeping the faith.

George Phillips Chestertown

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once again for the people.

I fear that’s a risky gamble but it shows how desperate many are becoming.

With the world in turmoil, a frustrated electorate at home, a government that is paralyzed by in-fighting, and a national media that no longer serves as the nation’s watchdog, the nation’s voters must figure out a way to put aside its partisan interests and make a critical decision in the best interest of the entire nation, if not the world.

The nation has always found a way to select the right leader at the right time.

Our system of government and the American people will once again be put to the test as designed by our nation’s founders to cut through the bragging and over-stated, unrealistic promises to make a choice in 2016. Let us hope we make the right choice and set the nation on a new course to prosperity and peace.

Dan Alexander is CEO of Sun Community News.

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The Second Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive at AuSable Valley High was a success, reported school officials. Spearheaded by teacher Jason Castine, students collected over 1,300 items to donate to four area food shelves: Town of Black Brook JCEO, Jay Food Shelf, Town of Chesterfield ACAP and Town of Au Sable JCEO. The group also collected $1,545 in donations from area businesses which was used to purchase more items for the shelves. This event was treated as a competition between the middle school and high school to see who could collect more items. Middle schoolers won the completion and Mr. Phil Mero will be awarded the golden turkey trophy this year. Losing principal Mr. Javier Perez was required to wear a turkey costume on Monday.

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Little Bits Christmas Music Columnist

S

ome radio stations began playing Christmas music before Halloween.

I love the holidays, but this is a bit much. Back in my radio days, we had strict rules about when the carols and secular songs were spun on the turntables (yes, there were turntables at that time).

After Thanksgiving, there was only one per hour. They became more frequent as December 25th grew closer. It wasn’t the 18th that the Christmas music was “wall-to-wall.” We wrote, produced and recorded numerous, special Christmas programs. We played many parts as we repeated some of the same shows each year and added new ones.

It was hard, but happy work for those of us in that medium way back when. I, for one, remember them with great fondness. We broadcast live from area churches. We played dozens of school musical presentations.

We did our bit to spread Christmas joy using all 1,000 watts of radio transmitter power. The season was magical and we tried to keep it that way.

Some of that wonder, charm and delight has been worn thin by garrulous glitter and mandatory gift-giving. We all get caught up in the process, but at our house, Kaye and I struggle to keep it beautiful and simple, at least in our hearts.

That’s not easy with such a huge family, but we firmly believe that LOVE is the essence of it all and we have plenty to go around. Our taste in holiday music ranges from the ridiculous to the sublime. “I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” would fit the former and “We Three Kings” would define the latter.

I’ll wager none of you recall who recorded the hippopotamus song. It was Gayla Peevey who was just 10 in 1953 when radio stations began to play it regularly. I am pleased that there are still those who can sing the lyrics with Kaye and me. It was a favorite for our late son, Gary.

It’s also possible you are not familiar with the Plattsburgh connection attached to “We Three Kings.” I’m here to fill in the blanks. It was penned by John Henry Hopkins, Jr. in 1857. He wrote both the words and music for a New York City Christmas pageant. It wasn’t published until 1863. Hopkins graduated from UVM and became rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, Plattsburgh in 1872.

He would no doubt stir in his grave if he heard the sacrilegious lyrics we applied to his wonderful carol when we were kids.

Smoking on a rubber cigar, indeed.

I beg you not to forget the traditional carols as you try to keep up with the frantic rush of the season. But we must also let our hair down occasionally and sing silly songs like “Hippopotamus.”

And, if anybody cares, It is proper to refer to hippopotamuses as the plural, if you feel silly talking about hippopotami.

Columnist Gordie Little may be reached at gordie@suncommunitynews.com.

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“THE REAL CHRISTMAS STORY”@ LAKE GEORGE FORUM, LAKE GEORGE.

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18 Fri.

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DEC.

19 Sat.

Saturday: 7:00 pm

Friday & Saturday: 12 pm & 6pm

A Broadway style musical with an amazing cast of fifty. Begin by savoring our Christmas meal at the Forum in beautiful Lake George, NY. Then see your favorite Christmas scenes... hear your favorite Christmas songs... and watch in awestruck wonder as NarroWay Productions beautifully recreates the Real Christmas story.

Details: 518-668-2200.

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ADIRONDACK DEC. COMMUNITY 20 Sun. CHILDREN’S CHORUS CHRISTMAS CONCERT@ ST. PHILIP NERI CATHOLIC CHURCH, WESTPORT. Sunday: 3:00 pm

The inaugural performance directed by Jennifer Moore, assisted on piano by Dr. Rose Chancler.

Free & open to the public (Donations welcome) Details: jmoore@willsborocsd.org Facebook: AdkCCC

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DEC. HOLIDAY SQUARE 12 Sat. DANCE@ WHALLONSBURG GRANGE HALL, 1610 NYS RTE 22.

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DEC. 5TH ANNUAL MILK & 12 Sat. COOKIES W/ SANTA@ESSEX CO. PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING, 702 STOWERSVILLE RD., LEWIS.

Saturday: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Featuring music from Upstate New Yorkers: Caller - Gary Finney, Fiddler Donnie Perkins. Desserts & refreshments available for purchase. Adults: $7, Under 18: FREE. Details: 518-963-4170.

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DEC. EKATERINA GORDEEVA 30 Wed. FROM THE HEART@OLYMPIC CENTER, LAKE PLACID.

Wednesday: 7:30 pm

A skating tribute to 20 years of love and friendship. Kristi Yamaguchi, Meryl Davis & Charlie White, Ilia Kulik, Patrick Chan with a special appearance by Scott Hamilton.

VIP Tickets available and include dinner, skater meet & greet and more.

Call 518-302-5315. A portion of your VIP ticket will go to the American Heart Assocation.

Buy tickets at: whitefacelakeplacid.com or call 518-523-3330.

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EYE ON THE ARTS

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I heart u!

I love the collective us, those who live in Northern New York.

There is no reason to tiptoe around the subject: we know it, and they know it. The people from the country, or even the suburbs, are different than those who live in urban environments.

Some say the difference is because we don’t have the same opportunities as urbanites; others think it’s because they don’t have the same opportunities we enjoy. Both are probably true.

Awesome After living in large cities, small cities, the suburbs and rural areas, I believe rural areas have a disproportionate number of people who go above what is required. Because of their moxie, leadership skills or cleverness they bring a spark, and because of it, the event or project is even better.

Baby, it’s dark out there For example, we see more stars than those living in a city, it’s a fact. On a clear night, free of light pollution, we can see galaxies of stars. Not everyone has access to a majestic evening sky — it’s a lifestyle choice.

displays featuring local history. Discounts are also available at the in-house gift shop.

Gordie, please pass the yellow crayon However, those historians weren’t satisfied. They wanted to make their open house even better.

They “turned up the volume” by inviting a local man about town: Gordie Little. Little is curious by nature, so he will be stopping by the open house on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. After checking his favorite exhibits, Little will sign copies of his recently-published coloring book for adults. The book, titled “Little’s G littles,” can be purchased at the museum store. The Clinton County Museum is located at 98 Ohio Avenue in Plattsburgh. For more information about this program, please contact the Clinton County Historical Association at 561-0340.

A few more notes The Keene Valley Congregational Church will be jamming when the Market Street Brass performs a mix of seasonal music. The six local musicians are from Keene, Keene Valley, and Chestertown.

The ensemble will assemble in Keene Valley on Dec. 20 at 4 p.m. Students are free and there is a suggested donation of $10 for others.

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Kicking it up In Tupper Lake, there are numerous wild places to see amazing twinklings from above. However, it wasn’t enough for some people in Tupper Lake — they want more. As a result of their desire and tenacity coupled with member donations, they kicked it up a bit.

Now Tupper Lake has a place called the Adirondack Public Observatory (APO).

Additionally, there is an affiliated outdoor space called Roll Off the Roof Observatory (RORO). I assume the name came from the extremely steep roof. At ROR, they offer free public stargazings with an astronomer and the use of some of their equipment. These sessions are on the first and third Fridays of the month, from now until Labor Day, weather permitting. There is no preregistration: it’s first-come, first- served.

Observations begin 30 minutes after sunset.

Before heading out, make sure it is a cloudless sky. That information is available by calling 359-6317 or 359-3538. You can also go to their website, apobservatory.org or visit their Facebook page.

The ROR is at 178 Big Wolf Road in Tupper Lake. Plus, there is a map on the website.

Well done, astronomers from Tupper Lake. Well done.

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Falalalalala Three dynamic musical groups will take the stage for a free concert at St. Peter’s Church on Cornelia Street in Plattsburgh on Saturday, Dec. 12. Champlain Valley’s Sweet Carolines, who we all know and love, are presenting a program called “Towne Meeting.” The outfit is known for their powerful vocal harmonies, eclectic musical styles and their wicked sense of humor. As if that wasn’t enough, the Cumberland Bay Show Chorus is also in the lineup.

Don’t miss this heartwarming musical event for the entire family.

Thought from around the campfire Several years ago, we had some friends visit. They were from a densely populated area. While they were here, we didn’t do anything special, just the usual country stuff. On the way home, smelling like a campfire, Jack made an observation: “All your friends tell a good story.”

I hadn’t realized it before, but I knew he was right.

“We spend time outside looking at stars, walking in the woods, and like tonight, encircling a bonfire,” I said. “We are frequently in situations that encourage conversation. We’ve had practice telling tales and spinning yarns.”

In the not too distant future, I will be describing’s the night I saw the Geminids meteors, you can take my word for it.

I frequently use information sent to me by our readers — put your newest adventure or upcoming activity into the mix. My email is linda@suncommunitynews.

Thanks for sending in your ideas, you people are awesome�

Museum celebration The Clinton County Historical Association will present their annual Holiday Open House at the Clinton County Museum. The two-day event is Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 12 - 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend without charge. Take a self-guided tour and see their unique

Pictured above: A model train show comes to Glens Falls on Sunday Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The show will be held in two locations. The larger venue is the Civic Center in Heritage Hall located at 1 Civic Center Plaza. A movie, and the club’s setups will be 190 Glen Street. Admission is $5 for adults and free for anyone 12.and under. Call 518-260-5189 or email upstatemodelrailroaders. com

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Star light, star bright At the same time I discovered the observatory, I read about the Geminids Meteor Shower, which is happening now. The observation area will not be open to the public that night. It will be up to you to see the light show, if interested, pay attention.

The Geminids meteors are bright and appear multicolored, which is a bonus for an already spectacular event. These meteors seem to originate from the Gemini constellation (look it up) and span from Dec. 7 - 17. At the peak, Sunday, Dec. 12 and Monday, Dec. 13, on a clear night there will be around 120 sightings per hour.

Optimum visibility is either mid-evening, between 9 to 10 p.m., or between midnight and dawn. The waxing crescent moon provides a cover of darkness for the meteor shower.

Remember: You want a clear night. Next, find a location void of extraneous lights. Finally, look up.

Affiliates of the observatory: Way to bring it by sharing the information� Thank you.

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law passed,” said Scott Ewing, Plattsburgh Fire District 3 fire chief. “It’s a very important part of prevention and it’s also not expensive.”

COST OF INSTALLATION The cost of installation of a sprinkler system in a new home is approximately $1.35 per square foot.

In an average home, installation would cost less than $3,000.

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The typical sprinkler head that would be installed consists of a plug held in place by a trigger mechanism — the most common being a glass ampule filled with a glycerin-based liquid that expands when heated.

When the small device heats to required temperature, the water will be released to cool the heat source and help not only homeowners escape, but keep firefighters safe as they fight the rest of the fire.

The residential sprinklers spray 7 to 18 gallons of water per minute, while fire hoses jet 100 to 250 gallons every 60 seconds.

“These sprinklers aren’t big, horrible mechanisms,” said Suzanne Syzdek, NYSAFC grants administrator. “We need them in residencies.

“They will save lives.”

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NYSAFC and the New York Fire Sprinkler Initiative are undertaking an advocacy and letter writing campaign during the mandatory public comment period before the code council’s final ruling on adopting the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC).

The comment period ends Feb. 5, 2016.

For more information on the benefits of residential fire sprinklers and to learn how to become an advocate for home fire sprinklers in New York State, visit NYSAFC’s online Home Fire Sprinkler Advocacy & Awareness Toolkit at nysfirechiefs.com/hfsaat.php.

Pictured above: Two simulated residential rooms were set on fire — one protected by a sprinkler system and the other non-sprinklered.

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On Nov. 19, St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 Deputy Grand Knight Dwane Bast and Coats for Kids Chairman John Ryan presented 24 new boys and winter jackets to Peru Elementary Principal Matt Slattery and school nurse Nicole Powers.

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reduced.

In the Mental Health and Addiction department, there was a combined decrease of $392,277 due to Vital Access Provider funding and the continued implementation of an enhanced service delivery model — including expansion of satellite sites — that will enhance productivity as the county enters the world of Medicaid Managed Care.

For social services, the department that houses the aforementioned Medicaid expense, there was a combined decrease of $700.08 due to reductions in most productions.

In the Highway Department, there was a combined decrease of $301,011 mainly due to last year’s necessary equipment purchases.

ADDITIONAL STAFF The budget includes a net increase of five full-time positions - four and half for the mental health and addiction department and .5 in the health department.

The cost of these new positions residents in a net savings of $67,670.

Reclassifications, replacements, backfills and changes in position funding would cost $157,490 for an overall net increase of all recommended personnel actions of $89,820.

OTHER ITEMS Zurlo said retirement costs went down, something he hopes to continue in the years to come.

Health Insurance for both plans, however, increased by 7.6 percent and 8.2 percent.

There are no salary increases within the budget, said Zurlo.

The 2016 budget was adopted Dec. 9.

“Putting together a county budget is difficult, but I’m comfortable,” Zurlo said. “I think Clinton County is in good shape.”

To learn more about the budget, visit clintoncountygov.com.

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PLATTSBURGH — In this country, an old couplet directs what a bride should wear for their wedding day: “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.”

Something Old, Something New offers just that.

Owner Julie Weeden opened the bridal boutique in 1991 as an experiment to see if Plattsburgh could use another wedding shop. After seeing that it could, she took off with it.

To celebrate the boutique’s 25th anniversary coming in March, Weeden plans on taking her business to the next level by marketing her way into the minds of new brides-to-be.

“My shop is much more personal,” Weeden said. “It’s a great atmosphere.

“Plus, I love retail and being with the brides.”

DRESSES GALORE Something Old, Something New carries all the necessary dresses needed for a wedding day: bridal gown, bridesmaid dresses, flower girl dresses and mother-of-the bride dresses.

The boutique carries a variety of designer dresses from Alfred Angelo, Symphony Bridal, Alexia Designs and more for brides sizes 0 to 28.

TUX RENTALS Although the bridal boutique doesn’t offer something borrowed for the bride-to be, it does offer something for the groom and his groomsmen: tuxedo and suit rentals.

Grooms can either purchase or rent a suit or a tuxedo with all accessories and shoes included for their special day.

Weeden, just like with the bride and bridesmaid, makes sure the suits and/or tuxedos fits before the big day.

‘BEST PRICES’ Weeden said her bridal boutique gives the best prices in town for the extravagant bride and the budget-conscious bride.

Bridal gown prices range from $100 to $2,000.

Prices go from $100 to $300 for bridesmaid dresses.

For tuxedos and suits with included accessories and shoes, prices range from $100 to $200.

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The store takes both walk-ins and special reservations for special appointments in evenings and on closed days.

For more information about the boutique and package deals, call 518-566-8876 or visit the store located at 21 Plattsburgh Plaza under the large red sign “Bridal Boutique.”

“We have very good prices and it’s very personal,” Weeden said. “We welcome anyone who needs anything.”

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Along with the wedding dresses, the boutique contains all of its accessories, including shoes, jewelry and veils.

Not getting married? Something Old, Something New also carries prom, special occasion and vintage dresses.

For any occasion, Weeden brings in a seamstress to offer women, before their special occasion, dress alterations.

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Empire State Games schedule announced 1,700 athletes expected to compete in amateur athletic competition

MALONE — Event organizers met at Titus Mountain in Malone last week to unveil plans that have been in discussion for several years and marks a significant turning point in what is already the largest community-supported collection of athletic games in the nation.

The 2016 Empire State Winter Games is set for February 4-7 in the Adirondack region.

The ESWG Organizing Committee is anticipating some 1,700 athletes in 23 sports, including many adaptive athletes.

An Opening Ceremony is planned for Thursday, February 4 at 6 p.m. in the 1980 Herb Brooks Arena in Lake Placid, highlighted by a Parade of Athletes. It will be preceded by a torch run.

The 2016 edition of the annual event dates back to 1981. It will offer the classic and traditional winter events in the Lake Placid, Wilmington, Tupper Lake and Paul Smiths Adirondack region.

Before numerous local and regional officials as well as sportsmen, sportswomen and Titus Mountain owners, ESWG representatives also brought forth newly created contemporary competitions at Mount Pisgah in Saranac Lake and Titus Mountain.

“We’ve thought about this for a while now,” said ESWG coordinator James McKenna.

“Our group has felt all along that for these Games to reach a new level, and appeal to a new generation of athlete, we had to move in the direction of contemporary, extreme sports. We believe we have done it.”

In addition, a total of $12,000 will be awarded to open class medal winners in non-sanctioned events at Mount Pisgah, Titus Mountain and Whiteface Mountain. Organizers hope this will spur even more participant interest and future growth in these events.

Also, by initiating an aggressive marketing approach, the ESWG is reaching across the border to attract Canadian athletes for the first time in the event’s 36 year history.

To facilitate these additional adventure sports, McKenna brought in long-time event organizer and marketer Tait Wardlaw, who made a presentation to the Titus Mountain audience, outlining the scope of these events and races.

The 2016 Games will debut three new winter bike events at Mount Pisgah, as well as a new Big Air competition for skiers and snowboarders at Titus Mountain.

“The sports included represent those that are indigenous to the region and reflect the best of regional passions,” said Wardlaw. “Skiers and snowboarders will ride the biggest slopestyle course that this area has ever seen.

This is thanks to Titus Mountain’s commitment to the Games.”

Slopestyle features a variety of diverse features in the snow, ranging from jumps, to rollers, to tabletops, rails and more. The two Titus Mountain events will be held under the lights in front of the base lodge.

Winter cyclists will race cross country on a course around and up the Mount Pisgah trails. There is also a Winter Bike Cross race, which will find competitors racing down the mountain over rolls, woops and jumps in elimination heats of four competitors.

The finalists in Winter Bike Cross will display their skill and nerve in a Saturday evening event. On Sunday, the first ever Winter Bike Enduro, a hybrid of Cross Country and Cross, will test conditioning in the uphill section and bravado in the downhill part of the course.

Other ESWG events will include figure skating, speed skating, hockey, alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, biathlon, snow shoe racing and more.

For complete information, visit empirestatewintergames.com or find them on Facebook

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Christmas cheer for North Country residents and its holiday visitors.

“We are proud of the talent we have assembled,” Eric said. “It should be fun and fun is our goal.”

Tickets are currently on sale at Dick’s Country Store in Churubusco, Labarre’s Convenience Store & Deli in Ellenburg and Hair

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Exclusive in Plattsburgh and cost $18. Dayof-show tickets cost $20.

The show will benefit the FFA (Future Farmers of America) — an intercurricular student organization for those interested in agriculture and leadership. Tickets will be available to FFA students on a first-come, first-serve basis.

For more information about the show or the Gibson Brothers, visit gibsonbrothers. com.

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NortheasternÊ ClintonÊ Cougars Bowling

Cougars roster

CHAMPLAIN — Head coach Rick DuBoys Girls mas believes the 2015-16 season can be a Matt Jolicoeur Madison Dumas good one for the boys and girls on the NCCS Justin Lapan Sabrina Phair varsity bowling squad.

Stephen Mayo Kaitlyn Bruce “The boys can compete in the top three Gabe Sisco Autumn Rock in the league,” Dumas said. “Beekmantown Nate Cantanzarita and AuSable will be tough competition. The Ashley Martin team goal to finish regular season top three Tyler Lapham Cassidy Nixon and to have at least one CVAC All Section Andrew Visconti Elaina Favreau selection.”

Josh McGoldrick Katie Kraft Dumas said the four seniors on the squad Hunter Mitchell Jaidyn English will provide leadership.

Evan Favreau “Great has great enthusiasm and willingness to learn,” he said. “I expect great seasons from second year bowlers Gabe Sisco and Tyler Lapham.”

The team is led by Matt Jolicoeur, a three time All-Section bowler.

Dumas feels just as confident about the girls squad.

“We should be in a similar position as the boys, competing for top three, this time against Ti and Beekmantown,” Dumas said. “We hope to compete for sectional title and at least qualify two girls for the CVAC All Section team. This year should be freshman Sabrina Phair’s year to show how much she has improved.”

Dumas said the key to the season will be the second through fifth roster spots.

“Three are brand new to the sport,” he said. “So far very impressed with everyone’s attitudes and desire to improve.”

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Girls basketball CHAMPLAIN — The Lady Cougars are looking to reach the upper end of the CVAC and Class B standings in 2015-16.

“Naturally our expectations are to improve every game and hopefully be our strongest come sectional time,” head coach Frank Dumas said. “We have an experienced group returning, but our numbers are low.

The girls attitudes are great, so hopefully the hard work pays off.”

Dumas said the key to a successful season is how the team improves on the defensive side of the ball.

“Defense is probably our weakness right now, and a lot of focus has been put on that during the preseason workouts,” Dumas said.

Lady Cougars roster Karen Duffy

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ROUSES POINT — The Cougars boys hockey team hopes to be in the thick of the CVAC and sectional races at the end of the 2015-16 season.

“Our goal for this season is to compete, from start to finish, in each and every game,” head coach Scott Lafountain said. “We have to work hard in practices and continuously better ourselves as the season progresses. Consistency will be critical for our team success this year.”

The team will be led by a quartet of seniors, including Alex Gonyo, Cameron Hurlburt, Dayton Roberts and Syan Savage.

“Alex Gonyo and Dayton Roberts have the potential to be two of the best offensive players in the league and Cameron Hurlburt and Ryan Savage will be critical in anchoring an otherwise young defensive unit,” Lafountain said. “These four seniors must bring their experience and leadership to our still young roster. We have great experience in goal, with returning Junior Ryan Roberts and Sophomore Anthony Barcomb.”

While there is experience at the top of the roster, Lafountain will look to work several younger players into the mix throughout the season.

“We are still a fairly young team, however, our younger players gained some valuable varsity level experience last year and now this year we need to see these younger players consistently step up and contribute, supporting our veteran players,” he said. ”We’ve had a good start to our season; we’ve had a lot of up tempo practices, and are lookIan Gordan 10 Cougars roster ing forward to a strong start.”

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NorthernÊ AdirondackÊ Bobcats Girls basketball ELLENBURG — The NYSPHSAA Class C finalists from 2014-15 hit the court ready to Lady Bobcats roster defend their Class C sectional title and reTaylor Durnin 12 turn to Hudson Valley Community College.

Victoria Paiser 12 “We are coming off an incredible season Racheal King 12 where the girls came one win away from winning a Class C state title,” head coach Julianna Gardner 11 Chris Brooks said. “The girls are motivated Danya Burl 11 to get back in the gym and build off from Jennifer Noel 11 what they achieved last year.”

Paige Chilton 10 Brooks takes over for former coach Jess Avery Lambert 10 Barnhart, and comes in with the NBL DiviEmily Peryea 9 sion I co-MVP Taylor Durnin.

Britney LaValley 10 “She looks to lead a reloaded roster with hopes of another successful season,” Brooks said. “In addition to Durnin, who is closing in on 1,000 career points, the team will have the luxury of having starter sophomore Paige Chilton returning with her strong post play.”

Brooks said the team is working hard in practice and as the season begins to help accomplish their goals.

“We are not the same team as last year and must work hard every practice and take on one game at a time to be able to compete in a league that is sure to be competitive this year,” Brooks said. “Early in the season the coaching staff has been impressed with how the newcomers and veterans have gelled as a team and have come to every practice ready to work hard and get better.”

Brooks is assisted by Cortney Drown.

Northern Adirondack girls basketball Thursday, Dec. 3...at Northeastern Clinton Wednesday, Dec. 9...at AuSable Valley Friday, Dec. 11...vs Saranac Lake, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 16...at Moriah, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 18...at Saranac, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 23... vs Peru, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 6...vs Ticonderoga, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 8... at Plattsburgh High School, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 14...vs Beekmantown, 5:30 p.m.

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

Thursday, Jan. 21...vs Northeastern Clinton, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 28... at Saranac Lake, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 2...vs Moriah, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 4... at Ticonderoga, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 11...at Peru

Northern Adirondack boys basketball Saturday, Dec. 5...vs Northeastern Clinton Tuesday, Dec. 8...vs AuSable Valley, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 10... at Saranac Lake, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 15...vs Moriah, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 17... vs Saranac, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 22... at Peru, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 5... at Ticonderoga, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 7... vs Plattsburgh High School, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 15... at Beekmantown, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 20... at AuSable Valley Friday, Jan. 22.. at Northeastern Clinton, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 29...vs Saranac Lake, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 3... at Moriah, 5:30 p.m.

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

Northern Adirondack wrestling Wednesday, Dec. 16...at Peru, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 5...vs AuSable Valley, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 20...at Saranac, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 27...vs Beekmantown, 7 p.m.

Northeastern Clinton boys basketball Tuesday, Dec. 1...vs Elizabethtown-Lewis Saturday, Dec. 5...at Northern Adirondack Thursday, Dec. 10...vs Beekmantown, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 11...at Willsboro Tuesday, Dec. 15...at Plattsburgh High School, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 17... at Ticonderoga, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 22... vs Moriah, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 5... vs Saranac, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 7... at AuSable Valley Wednesday, Jan. 13... at Peru, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 15... vs Saranac Lake, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 19...at Elizabethtown-Lewis Friday, Jan. 22.. vs Northern Adirondack, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 29... at Beekmantown, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 3...vs Plattsburgh High School, 5:30 p.m.

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

Tuesday, Feb. 9...vs Willsboro Wednesday, Feb. 10... vs Peru, 5:30 p.m.

Northeastern Clinton bowling Wednesday, Dec. 9...vs Peru Friday, Dec. 11... at Ticonderoga Monday, Dec. 14... vs AuSable Valley Wednesday, Dec. 16...at Beekmantown Friday, Dec. 18... vs Saranac Monday, Dec. 21... at Willsboro Monday, Jan. 4... at Moriah Wednesday, Jan. 6...vs Plattsburgh High School Monday, Jan. 11... at Peru Wednesday, Jan. 13... vs Ticonderoga Friday, Jan. 15... at AuSable Valley Wednesday, Jan. 20... vs Beekmantown Friday, Jan. 22... at Saranac Monday, Jan. 25... vs Willsboro Wednesday, Jan. 27... vs Moriah Friday, Jan. 29...at Plattsburgh High School

Northeastern Clinton girls basketball Thursday, Dec. 3...vs Northern Adirondack Tuesday, Dec. 8...at Chateaugay Friday, Dec. 11...at Beekmantown, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 16...vs Plattsburgh High School, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 18... vs Ticonderoga, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 21...at Moriah Wednesday, Jan. 6... at Saranac, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 8... vs AuSable Valley, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 12...vs Peru, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 14... at Saranac Lake, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 21...at Northern Adirondack, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 28...vs Beekmantown, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 2...at Plattsburgh High School, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 4... vs Saranac, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 9... at Peru, 5:30 p.m.

Indoor track and field Saturday, Dec. 19... PSUC Fieldhouse Saturday, Jan. 16... PSUC Fieldhouse Thursday, Jan. 21... at PSUC Fieldhouse Saturday, Jan. 30... at PSUC Fieldhouse Saturday, Feb. 13... at PSUC Fieldhouse, Sectionals Saturday, Feb. 21... at PSUC Fieldhouse, State Qualifiers

Northeastern Clinton boys hockey Saturday, Nov. 28...Lake Placid/AuSable Valley Saturday, Dec. 5...at Tupper Lake Tuesday, Dec. 8...vs Beekmantown Thursday, Dec. 10...at Missisqui Valley Union Saturday, Dec. 12...at St. Johnsbury Tuesday, Dec. 29...at Middlebury Union Wednesday, Dec. 30...at Burr and Burton Tuesday, Jan. 5..at Peru/Saranac Friday, Jan. 8...at Glens Falls Saturday, Jan. 9...at Queensbury Monday, Jan. 12...at Saranac Lake Friday, Jan. 15...at Franklin Academy Wednesday, Jan. 20...at Lake Placid/AuSable Valley, 32 Rink Saturday, Jan. 23...vs Plattsburgh High School Sunday, Jan. 31 vs Carmel Monday, Feb. 1...at Beekmantown Saturday, Feb. 6...vs Tupper Lake]= Wednesday, Feb. 10...at Plattsburgh High School Saturday, Feb. 13...vs Saranac Lake Wednesday, Feb. 17...vs Lake Placid, Rouses Point Arena Friday, Feb. 19...vs Peru Saturday, Feb. 20...vs Saranac

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Girls basketball CHAZY — The Lady Eagles varsity basketball team is going to be looking to kick some habits as they take to the court for 2015-16.

“We are looking forward to this season,” head coach Jared Lambert said. “We are young and have some bad habits but all of the players work hard and are willing to learn. We need to build commitment to the program and I believe we are headed in the right direction. We are going to take the season one game at a time and hope to improve on a daily basis and eventually, maybe putting a banner on the gym wall.”

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Wednesday, Dec. 2...at Willsboro Thursday, Dec. 10....at Seton Catholic Friday, Dec. 11...at Crown Point, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 15... vs Lake Placid Thursday, Dec. 17... at Westport Tuesday, Dec. 22... vs Elizabethtown-Lewis Tuesday, Jan. 5... vs Keene Thursday, Jan. 7... vs Willsboro Friday, Jan. 8... at Johnsburg, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 13... vs Seton Catholic Friday, Jan. 15... vs Minerva/Newcomb, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 20... at Lake Placid Friday, Jan. 22...vs Schroon Lake, 5 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 29... at Indian Lake/Long Lake, 5 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 1...vs Westport Wednesday, Feb. 3... at ElizabethtownLewis Monday, Feb. 8... at Keene

Thursday, Dec. 3...vs Willsboro Friday, Dec. 11...at Crown Point, 5 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 14... vs Seton Catholic Wednesday, Dec. 16... at Lake Placid Monday, Dec. 21... vs Westport Wednesday, Dec. 30... 7/10 Challenge Monday, Jan. 4...at Elizabethtown-Lewis Wednesday, Jan. 6... at Keene Friday, Jan. 8... at Johnsburg, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 12...at Willsboro Friday, Jan. 15... vs Minerva/Newcomb Tuesday, Jan. 19... at Seton Catholic Thursday, Jan. 21...vs Lake Placid Friday, Jan. 22...vs Schroon Lake, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 29... at Indian Lake/Long Lake, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 2... at Westport Thursday, Feb. 4...vs Elizabethtown-Lewis Tuesday, Feb. 9... vs Keene

Boys basketball CHAZY — The Eagles varsity boys soccer team will look to a youth movement this season.

“This year’s team will be young,” said head coach Cory Thompson. “With the addition of Eagles roster some quick guards being added to returning players Austin Gravelle, Paetyn Hilborne, and Chase Dunbar 12 Chase Dunbar, we will look to be quick and Austin Gravelle 12 tough at both ends of the floor. We are looking Riley Roberts 11 to improve on last year’s record of just one win, Paetyn Hilborne 11 and hopefully get back on track to being comEdward Bocker 11 petitive and winning some basketball games.”

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Return of the leagues: MVAC, CVAC back for basketball

By Keith Lobdell

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ELIZABETHTOWN — While the move to the Northern Soccer Division seems here to stay, the same cannot be said for the Northern Basketball League.

After the two year, three division experiment started, it is now over, as Section VII basketball will return to the traditional two conference format of the Mountain and Valley Athletic Conference and Champlain Valley Athletic Conference.

However, the change back to the traditional leagues does not come without some changes.

Lake Placid, who had their boys team in the MVAC and girls team in the CVAC prior to the NBL, will now play entirely in the MVAC. Another defector from the CVAC is Seton Catholic, who will now play in Northern Division of the MVAC. While previously under a three-division format, the MVAC will return to a Northern and Southern division for the 2015-16 season. Northern Division schools include Chazy, Seton Catholic, Willsboro, Westport, Elizabethtown-Lewis, Keene and Lake Placid.

Wells, Crown Point, Indian Lake/Long Lake, Minerva/Newcomb, Schroon Lake and Johnsburg make up the Southern Division.

The CVAC will also return to a two-division format, with Plattsburgh High, Saranac, Peru, Beekmantown and Northeastern Clinton making up Division I, while AuSable Valley, Northern Adirondack, Saranac Lake, Moriah and Ticonderoga will make up Division II.

Classification Some changes have also come to where teams will be classified come sectional playoff time.

Six teams will vie for the Class B title as Peru, who has been a Class A school for the past two seasons, returns to Class B to join Beekmantown, Northeastern Clinton, Plattsburgh High, Saranac and Saranac Lake.

Four teams will vie for the Class C title, with Northern Adirondack, who played Class D in boys soccer, opting to stay in Class C for

basketball, being joined by Northern Adirondack, Seton Catholic and Ticonderoga.

As always, the biggest pool of potential Section VII champions comes from Class D. Lake Placid, whose girls played as a Class C team, will now play solely as a Class D team, along with Moriah, who boasts both defending sectional champions and the two-time consecutively state semifinalists in its boys program.

Joining those teams in the Class D mix are Chazy, Crown Point, Elizabethtown-Lewis, Indian Lake/Long Lake, Johnsburg, Keene, Minerva/Newcomb, Schroon Lake, Wells, Westport and Willsboro.

The defending sectional champions include the Moriah boys (state semifinalist) and girls in Class D, Northern Adirondack boys and girls (state finalists) in Class C, Saranac girls and Plattsburgh boys in Class B and the Peru boys and girls in Class A.

Playoffs While the regular season is still over two months from completion, the sectional playoffs will begin Tuesday, Feb. 16: Tuesday, Feb. 16 - Class B girls quarterfinals, Class D girls preliminary round Wednesday, Feb. 17 - Class B boys quarterfinals, Class D boys preliminary round, Class C girls semifinals (at Beekmantown) Thursday, Feb. 18 - Class C boys semifinals (at Beekmantown) Friday, Feb. 19 - Class B girls semifinals (at Northern Adirondack), Class D girls quarterfinals Saturday, Feb. 20 - Class B boys semifinals (at Northern Adirondack), Class D boys quarterfinals Tuesday, Feb. 23 - Class D girls semifinals (at AuSable Valley) Wednesday, Feb. 24 - Class D boys semifinals (at AuSable Valley) Friday, Feb. 26 - Section VII girls championships at PSUC Fieldhouse (Class D 4:30 p.m., Class C 6:15 p.m., Class B 8 p.m.)

Saturday, Feb. 27 - Section VII boys championships at PSUC Fieldhouse (Class D noon, Class C 1:45 p.m., Class B 3:30 p.m.)

While Angie Stellabotte (left) and the Schroon Lake Wildcats return to Division II of the Mountain and Valley Athletic Conference, Samantha Spear and the Peru Eagles return to Division I of the Champlain Valley Athletic Conference as well as into the Class B championship picture, dropping from Class A, where they had been the previous two years.

Photo by Keith Lobdell

States The Section VII/Class C winners will receive a bye to the regional championship game, which will be played Saturday, March 5, at the Fieldhouse. The Class D champions will have to face the Section X winner for the right to play the Section II champion in the regional final, with boys playing in Section II

and girls playing at the Fieldhouse. The Class B champions will start their state playoffs at the Section II champion, hoping to advance to travel to the Section X champion with a trip to the final four on the line.

The NYSPHSAA boys state championships will be held March 11-13 at the Glens Falls Civic Center, while the girls state championships will be held on the same dates at Hudson Valley Community College.

ThisÊ weekÊ inÊ sports Friday, Dec. 11

Bowling — Northeastern Clinton at Ticonderoga Bowling — Peru at Willsboro

Boys Basketball — Seton Catholic at Minerva/Newcomb, 5 p.m.

Boys Basketball — Northeastern Clinton at Willsboro Boys Basketball — Keene at Wells

School, 5:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball — Moriah at Northern Adirondack, 5:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball — Beekmantown at Saranac, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 12

Girl’s Basketball — Willsboro at Westport Girl’s Basketball — Crown Point at Minerva/Newcomb

Boys Basketball — Indian Lake/Long Lake at Lake Placid, 5 p.m.

Wrestling — Warrensburg at Duanesburg Duals

Girl’s Basketball — Elizabethtown-Lewis at Keene

Boys Basketball — Elizabethtown-Lewis at Johnsburg, 5 p.m.

Girls Ice Hockey— Lake Placid vs Ithaca, 32 Rink

Girl’s Basketball — Johnsburg at Schroon Lake

Boys Basketball — Keene at Wells, 5 p.m.

Girls Ice Hockey — Beekmantown at BFA Tournament

Girl’s Basketball — Lake Placid at Chazy

Boys Basketball — Chazy at Crown Point, 5 p.m.

Girls Ice Hockey — Plattsburgh High School at Potsdam

Boys Basketball — Seton Catholic at Minerva/Newcomb, 5 p.m.

Boys Ice Hockey — Lake Placid vs Horace Greely, 32 Rink

Boys Basketball — Elizabethtown-Lewis at Johnsburg, 5 p.m.

Boys Ice Hockey — Northeastern Clinton at St. Johnsbury

Boys Basketball —AuSable Valley at Westport

Boys Ice Hockey — Plattsburgh High School vs Niskayuna

Girl’s Basketball — Ticonderoga at Moriah, 5:30 p.m.

Girl’s Basketball — Seton Catholic at Minerva/Newcomb, 6:30 p.m.

Girl’s Basketball — Saranac Lake at Northern Adirondack, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 16 Boys Basketball — Westport at Willsboro Boys Basketball — Schroon Lake at Wells

Monday, Dec. 14

Boys Basketball — Minerva/Newcomb at Johnsburg Boys Basketball — Keene at Elizabethtown-Lewis

Boys Basketball — Willsboro at Lake Placid

Boys Basketball — Crown Point at Indian Lake/Long Lake

Boys Basketball — Westport at Keene

Boys Basketball — Chazy at Lake Placid

Boys Basketball — Seton Catholic at Chazy

Boys Basketball — Lake George at Corinth, 5:30 p.m.

Girl’s Basketball — Keene at Wells, 6:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball — Schroon Lake at Johnsburg

Girl’s Basketball — Saranac at Beekmantown, 5:30 p.m.

Girl’s Basketball — Chazy at Crown Point, 6:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball — Minerva/Newcomb at Crown Point

Girl’s Basketball — Elizabethtown-Lewis at Johnsburg, 6:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball — Indian Lake/Long Lake at Wells

Girl’s Basketball — Peru at Saranac, 5:30 p.m.

Girl’s Basketball — Northeastern Clinton at Beekmantown, 5:30 p.m.

Girl’s Basketball — Indian Lake/Long Lake at Lake Placid, 6:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball — North Warren vs Cambridge, 5:30 p.m.

Girls Ice Hockey — Saranac Lake vs Northwood Prep

Girl’s Basketball — Seton Catholic at Minerva/Newcomb, 6:30 p.m.

Bowling — AuSable Valley at Northeastern Clinton

Boys Swimming — AuSable Valley at Franklin Academy

Bowling — Beekmantown at Willsboro

Girls Ice Hockey — Beekmantown at BFA Tournament

Bowling — Plattsburgh High School at Peru

Girls Ice Hockey — Plattsburgh High School at Lake Placid, 32 Rink

Bowling — Ticonderoga at Saranac

Girls Ice Hockey — Saranac Lake vs Ithaca High Boys Ice Hockey — Beekmantown vs Niskayuna Boys Ice Hockey — Saranac Lake vs Horrace Greely

Tuesday, Dec. 15

Boys Ice Hockey — Plattsburgh High School vs Shaker

Boys Basketball — Ticonderoga at AuSable Valley

Bowling — Moriah at Plattsburgh High School

Boys Basketball — Northeastern Clinton at Plattsburgh High

Girl’s Basketball — Plattsburgh High School at Northeastern Clinton, 5:30 p.m.

Girl’s Basketball — Northern Adirondack at Moriah, 5:30 p.m.

Girl’s Basketball — AuSable Valley at Ticonderoga, 5:30 p.m.

Wrestling — Northern Adirondack at Peru, 7 p.m.

Wrestling — Saranac at AuSable Valley, 7 p.m.

Girls Ice Hockey — Beekmantown at Lake Placid, 32 Rink Girls Ice Hockey — Saranac Lake at Plattsburgh High School Boys Ice Hockey — Beekmantown at Peru/Saranac Boys Ice Hockey — Saranac Lake at Plattsburgh High School Bowling — Northeastern Clinton at Beekmantown Bowling — Peru at Ticonderoga Bowling — Saranac at Moriah Bowling — Willsboro at AuSable Valley

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Youth Hockey aims to incite interest in young learners

By Natasha Courter

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ROUSES POINT — For many young hopefuls, their very own Miracle on Ice is now in sight thanks to a new hockey program.

The North Country Youth Hockey organization has recently made some improvements to make it easier for kids who want to learn how to skate and play hockey be able to do so.

To parents and coaches, the benefits are myriad.

Matt Fredette is the head coach and board vice president of the North Country Youth Hockey organization. Fredette, alongside his fellow coaches, know how much fun hockey is and how beneficial it is for young people.

They want to introduce as many people as possible to the game.

“Hockey, like other organized sports, teaches players a lot about the value of hard work, dedication to improvement, sportsmanship and unselfish play,” Fredette said.

“Not to mention that is a great way to exercise all through the winter.”

The organization is a non-profit that is open for kids ages four to 15.

With the help of fundraising and grants, the organization has waived the registration fee, assisted in providing new equipment and have made rink improvements.

“A couple hurdles we face is that this is not a very populated area,” Fredette said. “And hockey is not very affordable, so we are trying to change both of those things.”

THE WARM ROOM For decades, members of the board talked about having some kind of room in the rink that would be heated for spectators to sit and enjoy the games in comfort.

However, the economy dashed plans to make it a reality.

“We also needed people who would be willing to build it,” Fredette said.

Things slowly started to turn around for the non-profit group this year. They applied

for a series of grants and hosted a slew of fundraising events.

“Through fundraising the club put up most of the money, and the town also tipped in some cash into the project as well,” Fredette said.

The organization was also lucky to compose a group of eight to 10 volunteers who donated all of their time and effort in building the warm space in the arena.

The group of volunteers also went above and beyond and also painted the entire arena.

After two years of construction, the warm room and upgrades to the arena were finished this summer.

There is an existing warm room area that was placed in the arena decades ago that can fit up to 15 people. The new space is above the rink and can hold approximately 30 people.

“It’s a great place to watch the practices and games, have the kids and their siblings do homework and the free wifi is an extra bonus,” said North Country Youth Hockey Coach Jason Lemieux. “I also think it’s helped increase new players as it gives the parents a warm, comfortable place to stay during all the practices and games.”

Lemieux is also parent to hock member Sydney Lemieux, who is 8 and enjoying her second season playing hockey.

Sydney has really enjoyed the new warm room. While Lemieux and his wife are watching games, Sydney will hang out up there with her friends.

participation in youth hockey.”

The organization was able to go out and buy five new sets of equipment.

This gear has been loaned out to several families in the last two seasons when they joined the club, ensuring there would be no cost for ice time or equipment for those in need.

“One of my players this year is so excited about this because he wants to play goalie,” Lemieux said. “Now the organization can provide him with the necessary equipment so he can play the position he loves.”

Just last week, the organization was approved for a second grant of $1,250 by NYSAHA’s Grow the Game committee to purchase more equipment to loan out.

EQUIPMENT With kids as young as 4, buying equipment regularly can add up, and sometimes finances can be a reason why kids can’t participate in the sport.

As part of the grant application process, the group had to demonstrate why they were deserving.

“The first grant was the NHLPA (Goals and Dreams) grant,” Fredette said. “This $2,500 award was given to our club because of the strides we proved to be making to increase

USA CERTIFIED COACHES Lastly, the organization has decided to make sure that they are providing quality instruction.

Coaches interested in teaching the sport have to go through a good amount of courses including classroom work and drills out on the ice.

“There’s quite a bit that goes into being a coach,” Fredette said.

Ever two years, there is updated class work that has to be completed as well as an online

REGISTRATION FEE The registration fee was put in place when the organization was created approximately five years ago, but was dropped after the first year.

The organization dropped the fee in hopes it would help attract new members.

“We decided to make it free and take all of the cost away,” Fredette said. “That helped.”

The organization sells pizza kits, wreaths and run the snack bar at the rink to fundraise and help keep registration costs down.

A youth soccer tournament in August and a golf tournament in July are other fundraising events the organization puts on.

module that has to be completed every year to keep the coaches informed about new information.

“Every year we are training,” Fredette said.

“And it costs money too.”

Since the group is non-profit, they are also responsible for coming up with funds that help get the coaches the proper certification.

For instance, funds from fundraising events helped Fredette take a trip last week to Lake Placid to complete his up to date training courses.

RESULTS When the organization started four years ago, there were only about four to six kids involved in the sport. Now there are over 30 members.

“For our area, even though the numbers are not very large, the growth is rapid,” Fredette said.

As a result of all of this hard work, time and effort, the North Country Youth Hockey program has seen a drastic increase in the amount of young people joining their program.

Many people are supporting and talking about the growth in our program, according to Fredette.

One of the things that parents like the most is the amount of coaches out on the ice helping the children.

They really appreciate how many people there are out there on the ice teaching their children how to skate and have fun playing hockey.

Lemieux is a proud coach and parent to have his daughter along with others kids be able to play the same sport he loves.

“If it wasn’t for these new improvements the organization has made and all the new improvements that they plan on moving forward with, I’m not sure if she or other kids would be able to play one of the greatest sports,” Lemieux said.

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KEESEVILLE – 2015-2016 WIC schedule at the United Methodist Church November 25, December 30, January 13, Feb 25, March 24, April 28, May 26, June 23, July 28,August 25, September 22, October 27, November 23, December 22, 9:30 am - 2:15 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296

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ELIZABETHTOWN – Senior Meal Site Luncheon, Every Friday at Church of the Good Shepherd, 11 William Street. Come enjoy lunch $3.50, play Bingo, socialize with friends & neighbors.

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ELIZABETHTOWN – 2015-2016 WIC Schedule at the Public Health Building December 3, January 7, Feb 4, March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1, October 6, November 3, December 1, 8:00 - 3:30 PM November 19, December 17, January 21, Feb 18, March 16, April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15, 11:30 am - 6:30 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296 HORICON -TOWN OF HORICON LANDFILL SCHEDULE CHANGEPLEASE TAKE NOTICE that effective January 1, 2016 the Horicon Landfill schedule will change. The Landfill will be open Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from 8am to 4pm. By Order of the Horicon Town Board

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

SCHROON LAKE - Adult Grief Support Group. A grief support group will hold its first meeting on Thursday, December 17th in Schroon Lake. At this meeting, frequency will be determined. This meeting will be held from 5:30-6:30PM.To pre-register and for location of meeting, please contact Cam Brown at 518-942-6513 or email cbrown@hphpc.org.

DINNERS & SUCH WESTPORT - A Ham & Scalloped Potato Dinner will be held Thursday, December 17, 2015 at the Westport Federated Church, 6486 Main St., Westport, NY. Serving starts 4:30pm with take-outs available. $10.00 Adults, $5.00 Children 12 & under, Pre-school free.

Donations of non-perishable food items for the Westport Feed Pantry are appreciated.

PUBLIC MEETINGS CHAZY – Chazy Public Library Meetings: January 20, 2016, February 24,2016, March 30, 2016, April 27, 2016. Organizational Meeting May 18, 2016.

MOOERS - Nutrition Site Watson Senior Housing 2448 Route 11Mooers, NY Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Monday Friday. Tel: (518) 236-5111 PERU - Adult Center VFW 710 Pleasant Street Peru, NY Open Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch served at 11:45 a.m.

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WESTPORT-The Boy Scouts will be meeting from 7:30 to 9 p.m. every Thursday at the WADA Building For more info: troop8063@gmail.com, Jill Lobdell 962-4664 or Larry Carroll 569-5431.

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LEGALS BROCKWAY CONSULTING LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/4/15. Office in Clinton Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1455 Lake Shore Rd., Chazy, NY 12921.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NC-11/14-12/19/20156TC-100843 ConDom Holdings LLC. Filed with SSNY on 10/16/15. Office: Clinton County. SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail to: 176 U.S. Oval Plattsburgh NY 12903. Purpose: any lawful NC-11/07-12/12/20156TC-100126 Crosley Holdings, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/06/15. Office in Clinton Co. SSNY desig.

Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 24 River St., Chazy, NY 12921, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose NC-11/14-12/19/20156TC-100845 DENEAULT APARTMENT 1, LLC NOTICE OF FORMATION of a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC): DATE OF FORMATION: The Articles of Organization were filed with the New York State Secretary of State on October 23, 2015.

NEW YORK OFFICE LOCATION: Clinton County AGENT FOR PROCESS: The Secretary of State is designated as Agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC to 1463 Lavalley Road, P.O. Box 108, Mooers, NY 12958.

PURPOSE: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

NC-11/28-01/02/20166TC-102091| FRANZON HOLDINGS, LLC App. for Auth. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/19/2015. LLC was organized in VT on 9/14/2009. Office in Clinton Co. SSNY desig. as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to 16 Coastland Dr., Plattsburgh, Ny 12901, which is also the principal business location. Required office at 1 Grove St., Essex Junction, VT 05457. Cert. of Org. filed with SSVT, 128 State St., Montpelier, VT 05633.. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NC-12/12-01/16/2016-

FRANZON HOLDINGS, LLC App. for Auth. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/19/2015. LLC was organized in VT on 9/14/2009. Office in Clinton Co. SSNY desig. as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to 16 Coastland Dr., Plattsburgh, Ny 12901, which is also the principal business location. Required office at 1 Grove St., Essex Junction, VT 05457. Cert. of Org. filed with SSVT, 128 State St., Montpelier, VT 05633.. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NC-12/12-01/16/20166TC-103569 GB TRAILER SALES, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/03/2015. Office in Clinton Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 188 Boas Rd., Mooers Fork, NY 12959.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Principal business location: High Falls Park Campground, Cemetery Rd., Chateaugay, NY NC-11/21-12/26/20156TC-101631 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Giggles Playground LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 11/20/15. Office location: Clinton County.

SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 770 State Route 3, NY 12901. Purpose: any lawful activity.

NC-12/05-01/09/20166TC-102797 HAIR FORCE 1 SALON, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 10/19/15. Office in Clinton Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 285 Tom Miller Road, Suite 103, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NC-12/05-01/09/20166TC-103039 INDEX NO: 2014-766.

FILE DATE: 11/24/15.

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS WITH NOTICE MORTGAGE PREMISES: 471 Joe Wood Rd. a/k/a Joewood Rd., Mooers a/k/a Altona, NY 12958.

SSBL #: 59 - 1 25.411.

Plaintiff designates CLINTON County as the place of trial; venue is based upon the county in which the mortgaged premises is situate.

STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF CLINTON PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, -againstDARLENE JUBERT A/K/A DARLENE G. JUBERT AND WILLIAM S. PALMER A/K/A WILLIAM PALMER, if they be living, and if dead, the respective heirs at law, next of kin , distributes, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignors, lienors, creditors and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or inheritance, any right,

INDEX NO: 2014-766.

FILE DATE: 11/24/15.

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS WITH NOTICE MORTGAGE PREMISES: 471 Joe Wood Rd. a/k/a Joewood Rd., Mooers a/k/a Altona, NY 12958.

SSBL #: 59 - 1 25.411.

Plaintiff designates CLINTON County as the place of trial; venue is based upon the county in which the mortgaged premises is situate.

STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF CLINTON PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, -againstDARLENE JUBERT A/K/A DARLENE G. JUBERT AND WILLIAM S. PALMER A/K/A WILLIAM PALMER, if they be living, and if dead, the respective heirs at law, next of kin , distributes, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignors, lienors, creditors and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or inheritance, any right, title or interest in or to the real property described in the Complaint, all of whom and whose names and places of residence unknown, and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained by the Plaintiff, ET AL. Defendants.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the attorney for the Plaintiff within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT

BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE MORTGAGE COMPANY WHO FILED THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT, A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AND YOU CAN LOSE YOUR HOME. SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY OR GO TO THE COURT WHERE YOUR CASE IS PENDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO ANSWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY. SENDING PAYMENT TO YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY WILL NOT STOP THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION. YOU MUST RESPOND

BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $119,500.00 (said loan was modified to $123,855.79 by loan modification agreement dated October 1, 2008 see exhibit B) recorded in the Office of the Clerk of CLINTON on April 15, 2002, at Instrument Number 141947, covering premises known as 471 Joe Wood Rd. a/k/a Joewood Rd., Mooers a/k/a Altona, NY 12958 -

OF LOSING YOUR HOME By:/s/_______________ IF YOU DO NOT RE- Sonia J. Baez, Esq., Esq. SPOND TO THIS SUM- Attorneys for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot St., Ste. MONS AND COMPLAINT

BY SERVING A COPY OF 210 www.suncommunitynews.com New Rochelle, NY 10801 THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE p. 914-636-8900 MORTGAGE COMPANY f. 914-636-8901 WHO FILED THIS FORE- HELP FOR HOMEOWNCLOSURE PROCEEDING ERS IN FORECLOSURE AGAINST YOU AND FIL- NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE ING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT, A DEFAULT SEND YOU THIS NOTICE JUDGMENT MAY BE EN- ABOUT THE FORECLOTERED AND YOU CAN SURE PROCESS. LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ IT CARESPEAK TO AN ATTOR- FULLY. SUMMONS AND COMNEY OR GO TO THE COURT WHERE YOUR PLAINT CASE IS PENDING FOR YOU ARE IN DANGER LOSING YOUR FURTHER INFORMA- OF TION ON HOW TO AN- HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO SWER THE SUMMONS RESPOND TO THE SUMAND PROTECT YOUR MONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE PROPERTY. YOU MAY SENDING PAYMENT TO ACTION, YOUR MORTGAGE LOSE YOUR HOME. COMPANY WILL NOT PLEASE READ THE STOP THIS FORECLO- SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CARESURE ACTION. YOU MUST RESPOND FULLY. YOU SHOULD CONBY SERVING A COPY OF IMMEDIATELY THE ANSWER ON THE TACT ATTORNEY OR ATTORNEY FOR THE AN PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE YOUR LOCAL LEGAL COMPANY) AND FILING AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN THE ANSWER WITH ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. THE COURT. THE OBJECT of the SOURCES OF INFORMAabove captioned action TION AND ASSISTANCE. is to foreclose a Mort- The State encourages gage to secure you to become informed $119,500.00 (said loan about your options in was modified to foreclosure. $123,855.79 by loan In addition to seeking modification agreement assistance from an atdated October 1, 2008 torney or legal aid office, see exhibit B) recorded there are government in the Office of the Clerk agencies and non-profit organizations that you of CLINTON on April 15, may contact for 2002, at Instrument Number 141947, cover- information about possiing premises known as ble options, including trying to work with your 471 Joe Wood Rd. a/k/a lender during this proJoewood Rd., Mooers a/k/a Altona, NY 12958 - cess.

SECTION 59; BLOCK 1; To locate an entity near you, you may call the LOT 25.411. toll-free helpline mainThe relief sought in the within action is a final tained by the New York judgment directing the State Banking Departsale of the premises de- ment of Financial Serscribed above to satisfy vices at 1-800-342-3736 the debt secured by the or visit the Department's website at www.dfs.ny.Mortgage described gov. above. The Plaintiff also seeks a deficiency judg- FORECLOSURE RESCUE ment against the Defen- SCAMS Be careful of people who dant and for any debt secured by said Mort- approach you with offers gage which is not satis- to "save" your home. fied by the proceeds of There are individuals the sale of said premis- who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in es.

TO the Defendant(S) order to unfairly profit DARLENE JUBERT A/K/A from a homeowner's DARLENE G. JUBERT, distress. You should be WILLIAM S. PALMER extremely careful about any such promises and A/K/A WILLIAM any suggestions that PALMER, the foregoing you pay them a fee or Supplemental Summons sign over your deed. with Notice is served State law requires anyupon you by publication pursuant to an Order of one offering such serthe Hon. Robert J. vices for profit to enter into a contract which Muller, J.S.C. of the Supreme Court of the fully describes the serState of New York, dated vices they will perform and fees they will November 9, 2015.

Dated: New Rochelle, charge, and which prohibits them from taking NY any money from you unNovember 18, 2015 MCCABE, WEISBERG & til they have completed all such promised serCONWAY, P.C. By:/s/_______________ vices.

Sonia J. Baez, Esq., Esq. NC-12/05-12/26/2015Attorneys for Plaintiff 4TC-103037 145 Huguenot St., Ste. 210 Irish Mason Farm LLC New Rochelle, NY 10801 Articles of Org. filed NY p. 914-636-8900 Sec. of State (SSNY) f. 914-636-8901 09/24/2015. Office in HELP FOR HOMEOWN- Clinton Co. SSNY deERS IN FORECLOSURE sign, agent of LLC upon NEW YORK STATE LAW whom process may be REQUIRES THAT WE served. SSNY shall mail SEND YOU THIS NOTICE copy of process 418 ABOUT THE FORECLO- Mason Street, MorSURE PROCESS. risonville, New York, PLEASE READ IT CARE- 12962 which is also the FULLY. principal business locaSUMMONS AND COM- tion. Purpose: any lawful PLAINT purpose.

YOU ARE IN DANGER NC-12/05-01/09/2016OF LOSING YOUR 6TC-103034 HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUM- JNL MANAGEMENT MONS AND COMPLAINT SERVICES, LLC Articles IN THIS FORECLOSURE of Org. filed NY Sec. of ACTION, YOU MAY State (SSNY) LOSE YOUR HOME. 11/20/2015. Office in PLEASE READ THE Clinton Co. SSNY desig.

SUMMONS agent of LLC upon AND COMPLAINT CARE- whom process may be FULLY. YOU SHOULD served. SSNY shall mail IMMEDIATELY CON- copy of process to 52 TACT Cornelia St., PlattsAN ATTORNEY OR burgh, NY 12901, which YOUR LOCAL LEGAL is also the principal AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN business location. PurADVICE ON HOW TO pose: Any lawful purPROTECT YOURSELF. pose.

SOURCES OF INFORMA- NC-12/05-01/09/2016TION AND ASSISTANCE. 6TC-103038 The State encourages you to become informed Lilsay Holding Compaabout your options in ny LLC. Filed with SSNY foreclosure. on 10/19/15. Office: In addition to seeking Clinton County. SSNY assistance from an at- designated as agent for torney or legal aid office, process and shall mail there are government to: 176 U.S. Oval Plattsagencies and non-profit brugh NY 12903. Purorganizations that you pose: any lawful may contact for NC-11/7-12/12/2015information about possi- 6TC-100127 ble options, including trying to work with your lender during this process.

Mountain Sanitation L.L.C. Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/6/15. Office in Clinton Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to William C West, 6481 State Rte 22 Apt B5, Plattsburgh, NY 12901.

Purpose: General.

NC-11/28-01/02/20166TC-102258 PLATTSBURGH BAY COMMONS, LLC NOTICE OF FORMATION of a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC): DATE OF FORMATION: The Articles of Organization were filed with the New York State Secretary of State on November 17, 2015.

NEW YORK OFFICE LOCATION: Clinton County AGENT FOR PROCESS: The Secretary of State is designated as Agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC to 107 Wood Cliff Drive, Plattsburgh, New York 12901.

PURPOSE: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

NC-11/28-01/02/20166TC-102088 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ESSEX PLAINTIFF'S ADDRESS 1021 Watervliet Shaker Road Albany, NY 12205 SUMMONS INDEX NO. 11-228 ACTION TO FORECLOSE MORTGAGE ON PROPERTY SITUATED IN ESSEX COUNTY CUC Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff, - against Kimberly J. Blanchette a/k/a Kimberly J. Nadeau, Daniel J. Blanchette "JOHN DOE", "RICHARD ROE", "JANE DOE", "CORA COE", "DICK MOE" and "RUBY POE" the six defendants last named in quotation marks being intended to designate tenants or occupants in possession of the herein described premises or portions thereof, if any there be, said names being fictitious, their true name being unknown to plaintiff, Defendants.

X TO THE ABOVE DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the Plaintiff's attorneys within twenty (20) days after the service of the Sum-

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ESSEX Published by Denton Publications, Inc. PLAINTIFF'S ADDRESS 1021 Watervliet Shaker Road Albany, NY 12205 SUMMONS INDEX NO. 11-228 ACTION TO FORECLOSE MORTGAGE ON PROPERTY SITUATED IN ESSEX COUNTY CUC Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff, - against Kimberly J. Blanchette a/k/a Kimberly J. Nadeau, Daniel J. Blanchette "JOHN DOE", "RICHARD ROE", "JANE DOE", "CORA COE", "DICK MOE" and "RUBY POE" the six defendants last named in quotation marks being intended to designate tenants or occupants in possession of the herein described premises or portions thereof, if any there be, said names being fictitious, their true name being unknown to plaintiff, Defendants.

X TO THE ABOVE DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the Plain- TDR Consulting, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY tiff's attorneys within twenty (20) days after Sec. of State (SSNY) the service of the Sum- 12/04/15. Office in Clinton Co. SSNY desig. mons exclusive of the Agent of LLC upon day of service or within thirty (30) days after whom process may be completion of service served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 9836 where service is made in Route 9, Chazy, NY any other manner than by personal delivery 12921, which is also the within the State. In case principal business location. Purpose: Any lawof your failure to appear, or answer, judgment will ful purpose NC-12/12-01/16/2016be taken against you by default for the relief de- 6TC-103602 manded in this Complaint.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED ARTICLES OF ORGANIDEFENDANTS: The fore- ZATION OF Zafra, LLC going Summons is Under Section 203 of served upon you by the Limited Liability publication pursuant to Company Law an Order of the Hon. FIRST. The name of the Robert J. Muller, a Jus- limited liability company tice of the Supreme is Zafra, LLC. Court, Essex County, SECOND. The county dated June 23, 2015 and within this state in which filed with the complaint the limited liability comand other papers in the pany is to be located is Essex County Clerks Of- Clinton. fice. The object of the THIRD. The secretary of action is to foreclose a state is designated as mortgage recorded in agent of the limited liasaid Clerks Office on the bility company upon 14th day of June, 2007 whom process against it in Book 1722, mortgage may be served. The adpage 20, covering prem. dress within or without k/a 160 Vineyard Rd., this state to which the Ticonderoga, NY a/k/a Secretary of State shall Section 139.2, Block 2, mail a copy of any proLot 34.2. cess accepted on behalf NOTICE of the limited liability YOU ARE IN DANGER company served upon OF LOSING YOUR HOME him or her is: c/o United If you do not respond to States Corporation this summons and com- Agents, Inc., 7014 13th plaint by serving a copy Avenue, Suite 202, of the answer on the at- Brooklyn, NY 11228. torney for the mortgage FOURTH: The name and company who filed this street address in this foreclosure proceeding state of the registered against you and filing agent upon whom and at the answer with the which process against court, a default judg- the limited liability comment may be entered pany served is: United and you can lose your States Corporation home.

Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Speak to an attorney or Avenue, Suite 202, go to the court where Brooklyn, NY 11228. your case is pending for FIFTH: The word Zafra further information on has no translation; It is how to answer the sum- late summer or early aumons and protect your tumn harvest of sugar property. cane, of Spanish origin.

Sending a payment to IN WITNESS WHEREOF, your mortgage company the undersigned has exwill not stop this fore- ecuted these Articles of closure action.

Organization on the YOU MUST RESPOND date below.

BY SERVING A COPY OF LegalZoom.com, Inc., THE ANSWER ON THE Organizer ATTORNEY FOR THE Date: October 8, 2015 PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE /s/ Cheyenne Moseley, COMPANY) AND FILING Assistant Secretary THE ANSWER WITH 9900 Spectrum Drives THE COURT. Austin, TX 78717 Dated: Carle Place, New NC-11/07-12/12/2015York 6TC-99498 April 19, 2011 Pranali Datta, Esq. Stein, Weiner & Roth, L.L.P. Attorneys for Plaintiff One Old Country Road, Suite 113 Carle Place, New York 11514 (516)742-1212 54865/XCUC - #86697 NC-11/28-12/19/20154TC-102090

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