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Yama Sushi Winter sports opens downtown in full swing Restaurant offers variety of sushi and more

Basketball, wrestling and bowling starts

CCC valedictorian: “Just remember that you can”

144 earn degrees at Clinton Community College winter commencement

By Pete DeMola

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PLATTSBURGH — Krista White didn’t get the jitters until she surveyed the stage at graduation rehearsals.

After that, reality set in for the Clinton Community College valedictorian who managed to rack up a long list of accolades and accomplishments in just three semesters: Presidential scholar. Student senator.

Member of Phi Theta Kappa, the prestigious

international honor society for two-year college students.

White, 19, also served as a member of the college’s student activity board and communications council.

The Champlain resident said she wouldn’t trade the experience for anything.

White, who graduated alongside 143 others on Friday with an AA in Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Science, said the school was a perfect fit for her.

Following her graduation from Northeastern Clinton Central, White was unsure of her career path.

The faculty and staff guided her in the right direction with hands-on advice. Their accessibility helped, as did the tightly-knit student

body, whom White hailed for getting her to think in new ways.

Now, she’s off to the University at Albany: SUNY, where she plans to double major in political science and criminal justice.

“I think it is safe to say that most of us will agree when I say Clinton Community College was a perfect place to begin this voyage,” White told her classmates at her commencement speech on Friday.

White has already spent a semester in the state capital, having participated in the state senate undergraduate assistants program, where she interned for Sen. Joseph A. Griffo of the 47th district.

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For graduates of grueling fire safety course, profession is a call to community service

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“Stay low and go for the glow”

CinderellaÊ andÊ the CHAZY — The Chazy Central Rural School Drama Club invites parents, friends and sweet lovers to their play Cinderella and the Candy Kingdom.

The plays will take place Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. — putting a Teah sweet, dental hygiene twist on the classic Dowling fairy tale.

Writer As Cinderella tries to attend the Gum Ball, she is forbidden by her evil stepmother and stepsisters. With the help of the fairy tooth godfather and his trusty assistants the peeps, Cinderella goes to the ball and shares a special moment with Prince Reese.

As time runs out, Cinderella loses her hiking boot, leaving the prince to search the Candy Kingdom to find her.

“The kids picked this play out,” said Kathryn Brown, director of the play and adviser of the drama club. “They wanted to do a unique fairy tale story.”

Under the direction of Brown, 38 students from 7th to 12th grade, ages 12 to 19, came together to make this play possible as actors and stage crew.

After five weeks of preparing and working around auditorium and basketball schedules, the play is coming together as aspiring actors are remembering their lines and the set of

Clinton Community College valedictorian Krista White delivered the commencement speech to her classmates on Dec. 11. “Where do we go from here?”

White asked. “The answer to that question varies from student to student.”

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CCRS Drama Club will be presenting Cinderella and the Candy Kingdom Dec. 19 and 20. The play features 38 students from 7th to 12th grade both on stage and backstage.

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AU SABLE FORKS — They broke down doors, crawled through tunnels, jogged up stairs, searched smoke-filled rooms and extinguished blazes.

When they got home after a searing day spent in the latesummer sun, they hit the books.

Over a dozen recruits from Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties graduated from the Firefighter I training program last week.

The grueling 104-hour course ran for three months. Now, fighters will be released into the service of their local departments, where they will receive more training customized to each community.

For Jamie Hart, of Black Brook, becoming a fireman is the continuation of a long family tradition.

Hart, 24, joins his father, Michael Sr., and brother, Michael Jr., as a member of the Au Sable Forks Fire Department.

“It’s good to do something for the community,” said Hart as he prepared to accept his diploma.

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CCC in final design phases of manufacturing institute College and businesses working together to create new training programs

By Teah Dowling

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PLATTSBURGH — Clinton Community College is moving forward with design and programming for the new advanced manufacturing institute.

CCC received $12.7 million to build a two-story, state-ofthe-art facility — providing educational programs and training in the fields of transportation, aerospace and manufacturing — in September 2014 through the SUNY 2020 Challenge Grant Program.

Since approval, the college has broke ground on the new road leading to the facility, started and is now finalizing the design of the building and discussed the creation of new training programs.

“This process is so exciting,” said Steven Frederick, vice president of institutional advancement. “Projecting forward what role this college can play is huge.”

NEW PROGRAMS The college is looking to add certificates and credentials that can take as little as four hours to complete up to a year based on the training needs of local manufacturing businesses.

“Not every job needs a two-year degree,” said Kristopher Renadette, assistant professor of mechanical technology.

“Part of the programming is working with the industries to find out what type of training they currently need or might need in the future.”

The certificates and credentials not only add experience to a resume, but also can be turned into an associates degree within the college’s seven technology AAS programs: computer information systems, computer technology, electrical technology, mechanical technology renewable energy technologies and wind energy and turbine technology.

Along with the AAS programs, the college is currently offering three one-year certificates — computer support, renewable energy technologies and wind turbine service technician — and several credentials.

FINALIZING DESIGN Currently, the college is finalizing its design for the new advanced manufacturing institute with the help of AES Northeast.

The exterior of the building is designed to take in the college’s traditional features while also have a modern-day look.

On the inside, the classrooms won’t be just filled with traditional desks and chairs, but manufacturing machinery and equipment to provide proper training for students.

“The jobs in these facilities need hands-on training,” Renadette said. “So, we plan on getting the appropriate equipment that we need in order to train their personnel.”

FUTURE ENDEAVORS Frederick said they hope to break ground on the institute

by April 2016 and complete it by the start of classes in August 2017.

For future semesters, the college is partnering with Clarkson University to establish a 2+2 pre-engineering programs for students interested in starting their studies at Clinton and

transferring into Clarkson’s engineering program for a higher degree.

The college hopes to partner with more institutions in the future.

Early next year, the college plans on announcing the official name of the advanced manufacturing institute.

TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP To further encourage both traditional and non-traditional students to take part in one of its programs, the college is now offering a technology scholarship.

“The Technology Scholarship is particularly exciting as Clinton’s technology programs are part of what really sets this college apart from others,” CCC’s Interim President Frederick Smith said. “With the new manufacturing institute underway, this opens the doors for a lot of students considering one of our programs.”

The Technology Scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship available to students entering into one of seven technology AAS programs.

Awarded students will be able to receive the scholarship for up to two years of consecutive study so long as they earn a minimum semester GPA of 2.5 each semester.

For more information about the technology scholarships or updates on the advanced manufacturing institute, visit clinton.edu.

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City proposes projects for waterfront revitalization

By Teah Dowling

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PLATTSBURGH — The City of Plattsburgh hosted a presentation Dec. 9 to gather comments regarding waterfront revitalization projects.

As a follow-up to the community workshop last month, Saratoga Associates, a consulting firm, presented concepts and ideas proposed by the community in hopes to make the area a destination point.

“The plan is meant to look into things that have happened before and things that are ongoing,” said Barbara Kendall from the Department of State. “It’s meant to reflect all the ideas from the community and it’s a strategy for people to implement their vision.”

CUMBERLAND AVENUE During the community workshop, attendees suggested adding fishing piers, improving pathways and adding docking for small motorized boats.

Saratoga Associates suggested making parking lot improvements; adding a playground, restrooms and fishing piers; and using vacant land in the area for residential purposes.

“We want to continue to improve the environmental conditions there and make sure that it’s accessible,” Brit Basinger, the consultant, said. “But since it’s a neighborhood center and not a regional center, we don’t want to overbuild it.”

DOWNTOWN AREA The presentation focused on two particular streets in the downtown area: Dock Street and Durkee Street.

For Dock Street, suggestions from the community workshop came up as a priority concept, including making trail improvements to the museum campus and making streetscape improvements to improve access between the waterfront park, marina and downtown.

The presentation moved forward to Durkee Street, specifically the Durkee Street parking lot.

Turning the lot into a gathering space for community activities and making it open to offer views of the waterfront was labeled as a priority project — an idea favorable to the attendees.

“We’ve identified the Durkee Street lot as a priority project,” Basinger said. “We would like to develop something everyone would like to see and take the community forward.”

NORTH END Saratoga Associates took into consideration on what could become of the north end of Plattsburgh, consisting of Cumberland Corners, City Beach and the Crete Civic Center.

The group came up with two different projects: one with the Crete Civic Center and one without.

“This is an extremely important part of the city,” Mayor

UVM-CVPH to begin IR renovations

PLATTSBURGH — The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital has begun construction of 2,000 square foot addition to house a new interventional radiology (IR) suite. The two-story structure, located on the north side of the campus, near the MRI and Emergency Department will be part of the Radiology Department.

Two interventional radiologists, Julio Lamos, MD and William Pace, MD and four vascular surgeons, Charles Anene MD, Craig Nachbauer, MD, Theodore Pabst, MD and Claude Roland, MD currently share a single angiography suite in the Radiology department. The additional space will enable these physicians to schedule their patients more promptly. The state-of-theart facility will also enhance the ability of the interventional radiologists to provide minimally invasive therapies for a variety of nonvascular diseases including cancer. Patient benefits include a quicker recovery, less pain and reduced risk of complications.

“This project is greatly needed as we are simply unable to accommodate all of the needs of all the physicians in our existing space. When completed, we will have a facility that can offer the same level of advanced minimally invasive procedures found at larger academic medical centers,” according to Dr. Curt Snyder, Medical Director of Radiology.

The remaining space in the addition will offer opportunity for future expansion of services.

The $3.67 million project is expected to be complete in August 2016.

James Calnon said. “It’s a really valuable resource, so we want to be really careful that we consider everything and don’t rush into making huge changes.”

The first concept showed the Crete Civic Center in its original placement with improved parking and landscaping.

The second concept removed the Crete Civic Center and instead showed an open space centered on a multi-purpose lawn and event center for performances and winter activities — a preferred option for Plattsburgh residents, including Councilwoman Rachelle Armstrong.

OLD BASE Many options arose during this portion of the presentation, including what to do with the open space of the U.S. Oval.

Options of adding a skating rink, baseball field, soccer field, pool and more arose for the open green in the middle of the oval.

Also, the idea of incorporating a history trail that connects to City Hall, Fort Brown, the museum campus and more was labeled as a priority concept.

In terms of buildings, Saratoga Associates suggested fixing the chapel and adding a reception hall near the chapel.

“There’s so many possibilities we can do with this area,” Basinger said. “But we want to make sure that we keep the oval open and flexible.”

For more information about the project, updates or to make a comment, visit cityofplattsburgh.com.

PCC announces Christmas, other services PERU — The congregation of the Peru Community Church have announced their special Christmas season services on the fourth Sunday of Advent, Dec. 20, during the 10:30 a.m. service. A 20-member choir directed by Carol Gallagher will present the Christmas cantata “Appalachian Winter,” accompanied by organist/pianist Dennis Frisbie. A reception and fellowship hour follows the service. Sunday school will take place at 9:15 a.m. There will be no 8 a.m. service.

On Christmas Eve, Thursday Dec. 24, the 6 p.m. family service includes lessons and carols, as well as candle lighting. The 8 p.m. service includes anthems by the choir, and closing with candle lighting.

On Christmas Day, the 10 a.m. service, held in the chapel, reaffirms the birth of Christ. Communion will be served.

On Sunday, Dec. 27 one service will be held in the sanctuary at 10 a.m.

The regular schedule of Sunday services at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., with Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. for all ages, pre-school through adult, resumes Sunday, Jan. 3.

All are invited to worship at any time. Call the church office at 643-8641 with questions.

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Discount cards now available to aid in prescription drug costs The card, which carries an average savings of 42 percent, is available to everyone as part of a United Way partnership

By Pete DeMola

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ELIZABETHTOWN — This winter, you may not have to choose between heating oil and your heart medication.

North Country residents are saving big bucks on prescription drugs as part of a partnership between United Way and FamilyWize, a national community service partnership.

Residents saved $200,000 last year with the savings card that covers up to 75 percent of the cost of medication uncovered by insurance.

United Way Executive Director John Bernardi said the program was a “life changer” for some local folks.

Last week, during the group’s annual presentation to Essex County lawmakers, Bernardi shared the story of a chronically ill elderly resident whose medication was critical to her wellbeing.

But the under insured patient needed to kick in $600 as a copay.

It came down to a choice between food, rent or “other, critical basic needs,” said Bernardi.

United Way provided the resident with the discount card, which lowered her cost to $72.

Last year, the Adirondack arm of the national fundraising organization aided 1,571 residents of Clinton, Franklin and Essex Counties with 9,357 prescriptions.

FamilyWize and United Way ultimately aim to deliver $1 billion in savings over the next decade.

The average discount on retail prescription costs is 42 percent, according to FamilyWize.

“That’s just one example of partnership grown throughout the region,” said Bernardi, who encouraged lawmakers to inform their constituents of the service.

The cards, which are universally accepted, offer unlimited usage and can be shared between family members.

“No strings attached,” said Kathy Snow, director of development at United Way. Snow said the cards are ideal for part-time workers or those with high deductibles. Even students are eligible, said Snow, who cited a recent success story from a local student who reached out to the organization.

The cards are part of United Way’s broader effort to offer assistance to the community.

Last year, the organization provided assistance to 81,000 people through 41 partner agencies, providing funds for services that often fall between the cracks of government, like heating assistance, recreation for the elderly and augmenting student nutrition.

“Our reach is tremendous,” said Bernardi.

For more information on the prescription discount program and other United Way services, visit unitedwayce.org.

CVPH to host Stepping Out event Jan. 15 PLATTSBURGH — Stepping Out For Your Heart, the Foundation of Champlain Valley Physician’s Hospital annual heart health awareness event for women is scheduled to take place Friday, Jan. 15, at the Angell College Center at SUNY Plattsburgh. Registration begins at 4 p.m. The event includes breakout sessions, dinner buffet, a silent auction and great prizes.

The keynote address will be offered by Emma Galland, founder of Goji Fitness.

In the midst of a very successful career as a director for a leading global consulting firm, she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder and thyroid disease. Under doctor’s orders, she was on complete bedrest for two months. It was during that time Galland decided something in her life had to change. Turning her life around, she nursed herself back to health and became an advocate for others. Her mission is to help others achieve nutritional and lifestyle balance in their busy lives.

Breakout sessions begin at 4:45 and 5:30 p.m. and are as follows: The Intelligent Heart – Rebecca Boire-West, Body In Balance Therapy; Chair Tai Chi – Brian Trzaskos, Ascent Wellness; Green Smoothie Workshop – Emma Galland, Owner Goji Fitness; Quick Heart Healthy Meals – Jordy Kivett, Cornell Cooperative Extension; Women’s Heart Health – Dr. Hanna Slim, Cardiologist, Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital; Guilt Free Living - Sally Meisenheimer & Michele Armani, Certified Life Coaches.

Tickets are $65 and are available online at UVMHealth.

Jim Favreau, CFO, Jesse Ringer, President and Joshua Hotaling, Assistant to CFO of Jeffords Steel & Engineering Company presented John Bernardi, Executive Director/CEO of the United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. with a check for $18,424.88 from the employees’ workplace giving campaign and their corporate pledge. Jeffords Steel & Engineering Company has a long history of supporting the United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. and many other community initiatives.

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RSVP by Friday, Jan. 8.

Top underwriters this year are Cumberland 12, Nine Platt Hospitality Group, Northern Insuring Agency, Stafford, Owens, Pillar, Murnane, Kelleher & Trombley, Stephen Kende &

Associates and Pfizer.

Proceeds raised from this event are used by The Foundation for community health screenings and to enhance the care of cardiology patients at CVPH. Last year, more than 100 people took part in the health screenings funded by Stepping Out for Your Heart.

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What’s fair?

he United States of America was built on the basic concept of providing fair and equitable treatment for her citizens.

The freedoms we enjoy today have been earned through trial and error but also through sacrifice and death. As a nation we have overcome much, but much still needs addressed.

Our nation has always strived for an even playing field built on what is fair to all. But history has taught us there are always two sides to the argument of “what’s fair” and depending on which side of the argument you were on determined just how fair we really are.

If you were a black slave during the infancy of the nation and suffered at the hands of a hard task master this nation certainly didn’t seem very fair. Even after Lincoln freed the slaves and right into today many will argue the scales of justice are still not evenly balanced.

We take great pride in a judicial system that seeks a fair trial for all by a jury of their peers and a political system that deliberates over laws that seek to improve and perfect the inequities within the nation.

We currently find ourselves in the midst of several battles and the goal of fairness to all keeps coming up in nearly every discussion and issue we face. Far too many are questioning just what is fair.

The recent terror threats have some calling for us to close our borders to those of the Muslim faith when trying to enter the nation.

Many minorities do not believe they are treated fairly by law enforcement nor the courts.

We can’t even agree on what is a fair description of those who have entered and live in our nation without authorized paperwork.

Some call them “undocumented immigrants” while others consider them “illegal aliens.” How will we ever arrive at a fair plan for them if we can’t even agree on the proper terminology for them.

Some women believe that men have far too much control in society and that an unfair divide exists in what they are paid for performing the same job in the workforce. Many entry level employees working for minimum wage are unable to provide for their basic necessities and believe a higher wage is only fair.

Law abiding citizens are outraged that their second

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Real reform needed in Essex County

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y all outward indications, the Essex County Board of Supervisors demonstrated a surgical approach to this year’s budget process.

Lawmakers consolidated positions and departments, measures they said would eliminate redundancy and save taxpayer money.

They urged officials to look for possible savings in dark corners, like fees paid on retirement funds.

Spending for most contract agencies was held flat, while several major equipment purchases were put on hold.

Perhaps most surprisingly, supervisors didn’t squabble when the county manager strongly urged them to stick to the five-year plan, a blueprint which forecasts sizable tax increases for at least three more years.

It’s because of this belt-tightening that the levy was kept at a moderate 6 percent hike (but still well above the state tax cap).

Unpleasant, sure. But that’s the result of gorging on your savings for years to keep taxes artificially low.

Governance is not easy in this new era of permanent fiscal austerity.

For the most part, officials followed the rules of the current playbook: Cut, scrimp, save.

But at the eleventh hour, right before the budget vote, supervisors gave themselves raises.

One lawmaker questioned the wisdom of doing so beforehand.

After a brief debate, and a chorus line of “it’s real tough to be a supervisor” excuses, a motion to nix the increases was defeated.

At best, the pay bump comes across as failing to understand the optics of a county slowly easing out of fiscal distress.

At worst, it is myopic and self-serving.

We think it’s a little of both, especially the timing, which came immediately after lawmakers spent the morning stripping contract agencies of their requested funding increases, a measure that amounted to a $30,000 savings in a $96.5 million spending plan.

In what’s become an annual routine, supervisors engaged in this artfully choreographed display of fiscal window dressing designed to show constituents they were serious about savings.

What it amounts to is shuffling the deck chairs around on the Titanic: It all means nothing without measureable institutional reform.

If they weren’t in the crosshairs, lawmakers might tend to agree.

After all, they’re the first to complain about being hogtied by unfunded state mandates, which seem to gobble up a ever-growing slice of finite resources each year: Medicaid, insurance, retirement, all of them culprits, to say nothing of the minimum wage storm looming on the horizon, policy that is expected to drive up costs for local governments.

Lawmakers also lament state tax policy — towns must make up the difference for state-held forest lands, much of which some argue is under-assessed — and other boogeymen they say unfairly penalize municipalities within the Adirondack Park.

They’re correct in that these elements automatically handicap the county.

But so does their very own system of governance.

What do the salary increases have to do with reform?

The supervisors say their 3 percent pay bumps — about $500 per year for the rank and file — are required in order to ensure the jobs remain competitive in the marketplace.

Therefore, better pay will attract a younger, more qualified crowd to public service, they argued.

We disagree.

Like we saw in the last election cycle, there are many reasons why young professionals choose not to run for elected office.

But pay is not one of them.

It’s time.

The county’s archaic governing system requires a full-time commitment.

Elected supervisors are tasked with presiding over both their towns and over county business, leaving no room for a full-time career.

As such, most county lawmakers are retirees embarking on a second career as politicians after spending their working lives in the public, private and military sectors.

But in counties that have a legislature, like St. Lawrence, Clinton and Franklin, legislators have other full-time professional jobs, as do the part-time town supervisors.

It’s a system that allows a more diverse range of participation and viewpoints from the public.

As we’ve pointed out before, Essex County’s antiquated system discourages broad participation and encourages people to make politics their life occupation.

If the Essex County Board of Supervisors is serious about commitment to the taxpayers, then they should vote to disband in favor of a board of legislators, not waste time with the equivalent of peering underneath their desks for loose change.

This shouldn’t be misinterpreted as a criticism of lawmaker job performance, but rather of the institution itself, which is unsustainable and costly.

Since widespread mandate reform is unlikely, and costs will continue to rise, perhaps the most powerful statement and commitment supervisors can do to keep costs down is to reform their own institution.

Even if it means voting to eliminate their own full-time position.

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CartoonÊ wentÊ tooÊ far!

To the editor: In a surpassing feat of ineptitude, The Sun has managed to publish a cartoon that cannot help but deeply offend most women (The Sun, Dec. 12, 2015). The cartoon depicts a Muslim woman, unflatteringly drawn, her midsection strapped with explosives as she holds a detonator in her hand, who appears to be singing, while the caption reads “I am woman, hear me roar.” These words are taken from the feminist song from the 1970’s sung

by Helen Reddy.

Here in the North Country, where unreconstructed sexism is still alive, well and functioning, a cartoon like this one is likely to bring a smile to the faces of many adult white males, who would find comfort and solace in the newspaper’s circulation of an image that links Anglo-American feminism with acts of terrorism, as in your cartoon. Those smiles are not indications of male humor, but are driven by male fear of women, which has deep psychological roots in western consciousness. They reflect a belief that any woman who asserts herself–who refuses to be obedient–causes untold harm to others.

I am not qualified to speak with any depth about Islam, but as a EuroAmerican I suspect that becoming a suicide bomber–male or female–may be an act of self-sacrifice, but it is hardly an act of self-assertion or selfempowerment. The cartoon juxtaposes a suicide bomber with women’s claiming of freedom from male dominance, it links apples with oranges, two contradictory and mutually exclusive ideas. Since the suicide bomber depicted happens to be recognizably female, the two contradictory ideas are resolved by reference to the imaged person’s female gender.

While we might argue about the many other assaults on reason that this cartoon represents, we should be clear that overall the cartoon invites hostility toward women in general, western motifs and Islamic motifs here coming together in a representation of universal woman as hate-object.

I would hope that The Sun, having published this bit of hate mongering, would profoundly rethink its editorial principles and strategies in the future.

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TheÊ DonaldÊ isÊ rightÊ aboutÊ MuslimÊ immigration To the editor: To start off, I have to make it clear I am not and never have been a fan of the Donald.

He is prone to say the most outrageous things but with this said, he is not always wrong. Halting the immigration of Muslims into this country until we can be sure of their motives is a good idea. If you listen close he’s not talking about closing the borders for all time against all Muslims, just a halt so we can put in place a plan that will give us a better chance of catching those who wish to harm us. If it saves just one life, it will be worth it.

Also for years I have heard how we should be more like Europe. The French are halting Muslim emigration and raiding and closing down Mosques, arresting and deporting individuals and they’ve closed down their border. But the Donald proposes this and he is a bigot. It’s okay for the French?

I know there are those who are going to cry about how this goes against our principles. When did they become a suicide pact?

Will you be there to comfort the loved ones of those killed because you insisted we let all in no matter what.

The safety of this country and it’s citizens is what we should be focused on. If that is selfish so be it.

I would feel better knowing all had been done to keep my country safe.

Raynard Corrow Indian Lake

LetÕ sÊ saveÊ ourÊ hospital!

To the editor: I drafted this letter over six months ago, but hesitated writing it, and hesitated having it printed in The Sun for fear that I would lose my job at InterLakes Health. As “luck” would have it, I was recently laid off. Thus I no longer have that worry to stay my hand.

If you agree that the Ticonderoga Community needs its hospital as is please let Senator Little know at: Senator Elizabeth Little 5 Warren St, Suite 3 Glens Falls, NY 12801 743-0968 or little@nysenate.gov.

This is a letter I recently drafted to Senator Little: I am writing this letter to you out of my concern over the plans Inter-Lakes Health Adult Home/ Moses-Ludington Hospital Interim-CEO Mr. Rod Boula has for this critical access hospital.

There are several problems with this plan.

1. Although MLH is a small rural hospital, it can treat a variety of health problems, and do so in a local town setting so our community does not necessarily have to travel considerable distances for this level of care. These include IV antibiotics for stubborn infections, monitoring of fluids and Lasix administration for pancreatitis, postsurgical rehab, medications and monitoring for COPD exacerbations and asthma flares to list just a few.

2. Additionally, MLH admits some ER patients as “observation status” patients. That means they keep a close eye on patients with symptoms that my or may not evolve into more complicated problems, e.g. Atypical chest pain, ruling out acute coronary syndrome or MI. Sometimes someone has a small bowel obstruction that can be cleared up by just administering fluids and pain medications and keeping the patient N.P.O (“nothing by mouth”).

Mr. Boula’s plan is that to transfer all these patients up to “his”hospital in Elizabethtown (Elizabethtown Community Hospital) using our limited ambulance resources to do so. The problem here is two-fold: Limited ambulance services.

A. If a patient is brought to the MLH ER with stroke-like symptoms, speedy transfer to a higher level of care facility is of the utmost essence.

There is a small window of time that patients can be treated with anti-clotting medication. I foresee a problem with our local ambulance services being tied up transporting other ER patients for the 50-minute one-way trip to Elizabethtown for observation admissions.

B. Additionally, there are patients who are reluctant at being admitted to the hospital setting at all, even locally. I am concerned that even more patients will refuse the trip to Elizabethtown and simply walk out of the ER AMA (“Against medical advice”) and thus jeopardize their outcomes.

3. Lastly, Moses-Ludington Hospital offers hospice care to our community in an easy-to-get-to, quiet and comfortable setting for folks going through the end-of-life process. Loved ones can visit them easily and frequently. This service will no longer be offered to our community; it will now be taking place in Elizabethtown. What impact do you imagine this will have folks having to drive nearly 2-hour round-trip drive to Elizabethtown to spend the last days and moments with these hospice patients? What about the difficult and dangerous driving conditions in the winter? What about people who don’t have cars and can’t afford to hire a cab?

Senator Little, if there’s anything you can do for us, it would be very much appreciated. We here in Ticonderoga really need your help.

Laurel Carroll Ticonderoga

StandÊ upÊ toÊ theÊ NRA To the editor: I am encouraged that you, like others, are beginning to agree that some form of gun regulation is called for amidst the proliferation of weapons in our increasingly wild-west society. However, I disagree that more background checks are an adequate response, or that only the “far left” favors an outright ban on semi-automatic weapons. The entire nation has shied away from stringent gun regulation largely because of past decisions from the Supreme Court. But even the justices have lately refused to even consider overturning a ban on semi-automatic weapons by the city of Highland Park, limiting the second amendment right to those weapons needed for hunting or self-defense. They are not blind to the growing dangers of unrestricted gun ownership. Each month, new communities vote for the same restrictions.

No background check would have prevented the sale of weapons to the San Bernadino terrorists. What good are background checks, when the Republican Party, as a matter of policy, has refused to even prevent those on “no-fly” lists for terrorist risks from purchasing lethal weapons? Now, with every terrorist event, the NRA uses the occasion to raise the sales and profits of the gun industry at the ultimate expense of public safety. To anyone who has closely studied the issue, the rate of gun violence in this country is tied directly to the massive over-armament of our society. It exists nowhere else in the world where gun ownership is limited.

Don’t get me wrong, I know we live in the North Country where hunting is a way of life, but even hunters don’t make the argument that the next deer should be killed with an AK-47. With every new mass killing, the portion of our society that would welcome sensible limitations on gun ownership grows. It isn’t an issue of the “far left.” It is an issue of when enough people will stand up to the NRA and the gun industry to demand common sense.

Half-measures are no longer enough.

Dick Barney Ticonderoga

BeÊ waryÊ of Ê ambulanceÊ districts To the editor: The towns of Willsboro and Essex are going over their 2016 tax cap in order to establish a new combined town ambulance district. The district would be controlled by the town boards and would allow charging for the use of the ambulance service to the patient. This is an example of putting the cart before the horse.

In Willsboro the voters voted on the new district and then after the approval, the actual cost of a 12 percent tax increase was printed in the Valley News Sun. The town supervisor, in a news letter, paid for by the taxpayers, told us the tax cap would be only .75 percent of the required 2 percent cap.

The NY State Law required that before going over the 2 percent tax cap of the budget, a public hearing for taxpayers must be held and approved by the town board.

It was also poor judgement, on the part of the supervisor not knowing the rules of the tax cap for a new district. For a number of years, Ron Jackson and Danny Sweat have been trying to establish this combined district. It’s my understanding that there has been a study made that shows the revenues would not be enough to offset the expenses. I would think before the two towns took the control of the ambulance service from the fire districts, they would try to solve existing problems such as: the large number of calls to the Willsboro Assisted Living unit; misuse of the ambulance; how to get more EMTs; the logistics of the district; the large increase of population during the summer months; estimated revenues and expense of the district by a new study.

What will happen to the 2016 tax money that is being raised by the fire districts for the ambulance service? How will the fire district be reimbursed for the cost of the ambulance and equipment? Will the volunteers of the ambulance squad be willing to give up the good benefits that are provided under the Volunteer Fireman Act or will we have to pay a salary to all the people who work on the ambulance. How will the transportation of the patients by the hospital affect the town revenues? It is also my understanding that a new position has been formed in Essex County for EMT director at a salary of $90,000 a year. Before establishing a new district, maybe the towns should use the director’s services to help solve some of these problems. Why is Willsboro not using some of their fund balance to offset these expenses and not have a 12 percent tax increase and be penalized for going over the tax cap? If the new district does create revenues, then they could reimburse the fund balance. The fund balance is taxpayer’s money, collecting very little interest and if it is not going to be spent then it should be returned to the taxpayers. The Willsboro budget, with large salaries for the employees, an increase of a 12 percent town tax, a 6 percent county tax increase is not going to make for a happy new year.

And, a county board of legislators over a county board of supervisors would save about $1 million over a five-year period.

Ed Hatch Willsboro

COMMENTARY

Little Bits Christmas Memories Gordie Little

Columnist

“Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree.” You have no doubt been singing that carol lately. I am a bit distressed to learn that some of my friends have opted to forego the tree entirely this year. They say they are either overwhelmed or disenchanted by how secular and mercenary the season has become.

It is certainly a country mile from the ones from my early youth. When I was five, the only Santa I saw before the actual day was in my book entitled “A Visit from St. Nicholas.” My dad would sometimes drive us twenty miles from Westchester to New York City to view the animated Santa and his elves in Macy’s store window.

There was no television and we were never allowed to attend movies. But, each of us had a green, felt stocking hung by the fireplace with a tiny, celluloid Santa on top. Presents were few, but an orange and a jackknife were sufficient to elicit squeals of joy.

One year, my brother Jim and I wanted a sled more than anything else, but our dad was a poor preacher and there was not enough money for such luxuries.

One Christmas, though, my dad asked us to go out on the porch to see if any snow had fallen overnight. We did as we were told and there, against the wall was a beautiful six-foot-long Flexible Flyer sled with real red metal runners.

We laughed and cried and didn’t care that it had already been used by some other family. Our dad told us many years later that he found it in a secondhand store and saved money from donating a pint of blood to the Grasslands Hospital to buy it for us.

We had a sparse, but real Christmas tree, decorated with mostly homemade ornaments involving construction paper looping chains, popcorn and cranberries on string and old, handed down electric lights with fat bulbs; but it was our tree and for us, it was the best in the world.

There were no outdoor lights as far as I can remember. The fabulous displays these days are a more recent addition.

Our stories of trudging through the woods and cutting fresh Christmas trees with our kids back in the day, are heartwarming and sometimes hilarious. In recent years, we have opted for the artificial variety. Kaye is the decorator does a magnificent job.

Our great grandchildren enjoy coming in to push the start buttons on our musical plush creatures that play Christmas songs.

If you could see Kaye and I making them all sing in the stores, you would probably have us taken away and incarcerated.

We hope your Christmas is merry and that you take time to embrace the simple things including the real meaning of Christmas.

Remember, the star of Bethlehem was far brighter than the twinkling bulbs on our tree.

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

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

GradeÊ 8 Cassandra Ashline, Savannah Austin, Alise Babbie, Keaton Badger, Bradley Cushing, Kevin Corrow, Edwards Donevin, Abigail Favro, Ariadna Foshag, Chylyn Gelineault, Brady Gladd, Alexander Gomez, Cody Gooley, Emma Gooley, Logan Gooley, Sarah Grenon, Emily Jarvis, Hope Jolicoeur, Brinley Lafountain, Maggie Lafountain, Gillian Laurin, Aidan LaValley, Casey Lepone, Benjamin Lloyd, Jake Manor, Ashley Martin, Kya McComb, Raymond Miller, Zachary Miller, Michael Pennington, Kodi Pugh, Marlyna Rabideau, Aidan Roberts, Jack Sample, Gabriel Sisco, Olivia Sorrell, Amy Visconti and Miriam Wachtoumi.

GradeÊ 7 Luke Anctil, Emma Barriere, Keagan Blanchard, Emily Bond, Caleb Bourgeois, Logan Bourque, Lauren Brilotti, John Bulson, Samuel Bulson, Amanda Cayea, Anastasia Corp, Alexia Cronkrite, Lucas Forney, Emma

Fredette, Mackenzie Gardner, Ethan Garrand, Jack Gero, Sarah Gohrt, Noah Gonyo, Brendon Gregory, Chelsea Guerin, Alexis Hemingway, Andrew Hicks, Abigayle HicksLemza, Aiden Hilferty, Michael Hilliker Jr., Alyssa Jennette, Adam Laplant, Patrick Laurin, Hunter LaValley, Nolan LaValley, Hailey Letourneau, Madison Lyon, Lauryn Munson, Bethany Niles, Logan O’Connor, Ryan O’Donnell, Connor Perrea, Deren Purisic, Alexis Rabideau, Abrielle Racine, Chase Ross, Bryn Sample, Marlie Sample, Alyssa Savage, Taylor Seymour, Aiden Surprenant, Robert Thompson, Ty Vassar, Madison Vilardo and Taylor Woods.

GradeÊ 6 Calli Bushey, Isabella Canty, Hayden Chester, Leah Coulombe, Aidan Creller, Myah Creller, Lucas Deuso, Darren DuBois, Sadie Dumas, Madeline Forney, Skye Furrell, Tyler Guay, Audrianna Hollister, Ryan Johnston Jr., Elijah Jolicoeur, Demi Keliihananui, Devon Lafex, Marissa LaTour, Reid LaValley, Chase Letourneau, Selena Marchiano, Kenadie McComb, Richard McGrath, Brayden Monette, Ezra Morrow, Jenna Pennington, Luke Poupore, Dalila Purisic, Alexis Rabideau, Maggie Sample, Grace Seymour, Emily Stetson, Maya Taitt and Zachary Taylor.

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ing public policy, especially student loans, which she said need to be made more affordable. As part of her internship, White drafted mock legislation to address the issue.

For White, the semester-long stint came during a year when two of Albany’s most powerful figures, former assembly speaker Sheldon Silver and senate majority leader Dean Skelos, were convicted on felony corruption charges.

White was in the chambers in May when John Flanagan was sworn in as senate majority leader.

“I was really excited,” said White, speaking to The Sun hours after a jury found Skelos and his son guilty of eight felony extortion and conspiracy charges. “I went in a good year for political corruption.”

In addition to Griffo, White said she was pleased to meet Sen. Betty Little, whom she respects greatly, alongside her staff, whom White referred to as “amazing.”

“These interactions furthered my interest in state government,” White said.

White plans on attending law school, perhaps Albany Law, before embarking on some type of public service with the state.

“I’m 19. I have a lot of years ahead of me to decide what I want to do.”

The grad said none of it would be possible without the support of faculty, friends and family, including her advisor, Professor Tom Mandeville, and her mother, who served as her biggest cheerleader.

“Her support and love has meant so much to me, I owe a lot to her,” White said.

SALUTATORIAN Rodney G. Killam, graduating with an Associate of Science degree in Business Administration, was tapped as salutatorian.

The New Brunswick native said while coming to college as an adult student with a family and full-time job was initially intimidating, the challenge was worth it.

Killam resides in West Chazy with his wife, Ramona, and their four children.

The grad, also a member of Phi Theta Kappa, plans to enter the business field at the administrative level, and possibly continue at SUNY Plattsburgh to obtain his BA.

The 15th annual Cadyville Community Tree Lighting took place Saturday Dec. 12. Local World War II and Korean War Honor Flight Members were given the honor of lighting the tree that evening.

This event was attended by nearly 300 people and was sponsored by the Cadyville Fire Department, Cadyville FD Auxiliary, Cadyville Wesleyan Church and St. James Catholic Church. Honoree’s Clarence Duquette (L) and Art Lefevre(R) preparing to light the tree.

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Shoe rental and three games of bowling are included for free each week. All areas of the town will bowl at North Bowl Lanes on Sundays at 9 a.m.

This program will run every week through Feb. 21. There is a one-time registration fee of $10 due at the time of registration. Register in person at the parks and recreation department at 151 Banker Road. Register online at townofplattsburghrecreation.com or pay by mail at Parks & Rec Dept., 151 Banker Road, Plattsburgh NY 12901.

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low and go for the glow,” he urged them — while Mark LaFountain said the job was unique in its humor and sorrow.

“I hope you will be able to function in two extremes, and make sure one doesn’t overshadow the other,” said LaFountain.

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and head out into the field, including during the infamous 1998 Ice Storm.

While the course load was tough, his faith never wavered.

“The book is bigger than the Bible,” said Jamie.

“It is your Bible,” Mike Cross, the chief, reminded him.

“I’m very proud of both of them,” said Michael, Sr. There’s nothing more gratifying than saving a partiallyengulfed house, he said, and watching life eventually return to normal.

Lynn, their mother, stood by and watched her three boys — four, if you count her young grandson, Michael III — adjust their uniforms.

“It’s very stressful, but also gratifying that they’re going to help someone in need,” Lynn said.

Sophia, 3, toddled by.

“She’s going to be the first female chief,” Lynn said.

Training requirements have increased significantly since he joined the force in 1962, recalled Al Rougeau, of Au Sable Forks.

“All you got was a raincoat and a pair of boots,” he said.

Training has increased, in part, due to new technology and materials, including plastics and styrofoam, said Rougeau.

While the more stringent training requirements help bring state requirements up to standards at the federal level — including edicts issued by the Department of Homeland Security — they also result in less fighters coming forward to volunteer their time.

According to the National Volunteer Fire Council, nearly

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Their numbers declined by over 18 percent in the past three decades while the call volume has nearly tripled.

Their average age is 47.

Mike Sr. said it’s a calling.

“Your heart’s got to be in it,” he said. “If you don’t do it, who’s going to do it? If you dial 911, we’re coming.”

Jordan Brilotti and Kyle VanDenBusch, who will join the Rouses Point Fire Department, said they did so to help others in their time of need.

“I figured this would be the way to do it,” said VanDenBusch.

Bill Potts, of District 3 in Plattsburgh, said it would be an understatement to say the profession creates a bond amongst its members.

“It’s not just local, you’ve got family everywhere — it’s a family around the world,” said Potts.

In addition to emergency response and firefighting operations, Potts noted departments play additional roles in the community, including prevention workshops and educational seminars at local schools.

During the brief ceremony, instructors warned the grads that tonight was just the beginning of a long learning process.

“Never stop training,” said Greg Timmons, who has been leading the classes for 22 years. “It’s up to you to make fire service what you want it to be.”

Rich Stickle said firefighting is a hard, dirty work — “Stay

Over one dozen firefighters from Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties completed the Firefighter I training course in December, the grueling twice-annual session necessary to become a firefighter. Grads are pictured here with their instructors at their graduation ceremony on Dec. 11 at the Au Sable Forks Fire Department.

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CLASS OF 2015 Dylan R. Alger (South Plattsburgh Fire Department) Jordan A. Brilotti (Rouses Point Fire Department) Charles J. Decker (Saranac Fire Department) Matthew R. Fialkievicz (Morrisonville Fire Department) Dylan J. Garrow (Chazy Fire Department) Jonathan R. Gorgas (Bloomingdale Fire Department) Dylan A. Greenwood (Cumberland Head Fire Department) Jamie D. Hart (AuSable Forks Fire Department) Kenneth J. Hicks (Peru Fire Department) Jason E. Leach (Peru Fire Department) Lindsey M. Neenan (Peru Fire Department) Crystal A. Potts (District #3 Fire Department) Kyle F. VanDenBusch (Rouses Point Fire Department)

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North Country Food Co-op awarded project funds City lands $216,897 to renovate the 41-year-old downtown business

By Teah Dowling

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PLATTSBURGH — The North Country Food Co-op received $216,897 from the Regional Economic Development Council to complete the store’s ongoing renovations.

The award is part of the New York Main Streets Downtown Anchor Program, which provides construction funds to key businesses operating in distressed downtown areas that have a shovel-ready project.

“We certainly fit all the criteria for the grant and the award announcement came at the perfect point in our project,” said Jeremiah Ward, project manager for the North Country Food Co-op. “We’re very happy with the news and happy that the City of Plattsburgh sponsored our project.”

PHASED PROJECT The co-op will implement the project in phases, beginning with the construction of a new walk-in dairy cooler over the winter.

In spring or summer 2016, the renovation includes fixing the facade of the building by adding brick veneer to the front.

Once that’s complete, the co-op plans to move inside, incorporating faux wood veneer flooring, new lights, painted walls and a self-operating wheelchair lift to make the store more handicap accessible.

This will require the store to shut down around February 2017. The co-op hopes to get the inside renovations done in a month or two for a grand reopening, hopefully in spring 2017.

“It’s very exciting,” said Kim LeClaire, staff member of the North Country Food Co-op. “It’s a beautiful gift not only for us, but for the city and community as well.”

The co-op added a new produce cooler and now sells a bigger selection of fruits and veggies. In the winter, the co-op plans on constructing a new dairy walk-in cooler.

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40TH ANNIVERSARY The co-op, which formed in 1974, decided that they wanted to do something big to celebrate their 40th anniversary.

After the board asked themselves what they could do to take their store to the next level, they decided to raise funds for a complete renovation of the store.

Within a couple of months, the co-op quickly raised $233,000 in financing, including $78,000 from members.

About $140,000 of that money went toward pieces of equipment, including a new point of sale system, checkout counters, freezers, produce cooler, air conditioning and more.

“We’ve certainly have come a long way since 1974,” said general manager and coop co-founder Carol Czaja.

“What began as a buying club operating out of someone’s home has grown into a full-fledged natural foods store that is one of downtown Plattsburgh’s key stores.”

For more information on the North Country Food Coop, visit northcountryfoodcoop.com.

The North Country Food Co-op is undergoing a major renovation.

Pictured above: the co-op incorporated a number of a food bulk bins and now sells a bigger selection of fruits and veggies.

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Rock Candy Mountain, equipped with large cupcakes and other sweet treats, is completed.

“The kids have worked very hard to put on this performance,” Brown said. “They have done an absolutely fabulous job.”

Tickets cost $5 per person and $15 per family. All proceeds will support the CCRS Drama Club.

If a cavity forms by the end of the play, goodie bags from Champlain Smiles will be available for children.

For more information, call Brown at 518-846-7135 ext. 107.

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Cast of Cinderella and the Candy Kingdom

Emma Garceau — Cinderella

Nathan Pilon — M&M guard

Terry Doran — Front of house crew

Sydney Pelton — Prince Reese

Bri Knight — Lady-in-waiting

Hannah Booth — Front of house crew

Josiah Roberts — Cinderella’s father

Annika Lizardi — Lady-in-waiting

Edward Bocker — Front of house crew

Jenny Roberts — Evil stepmother

Kaitlyn Bocker — Lady-in-waiting

Ashley Gillespie — Backstage crew

Julia West — Evil stepsister

Macy Taylor — Lady-in-waiting

Brian Hemingway — Backstage crew

Alex Mesick — Evil stepsister

Makenna Bell — Lady-in-waiting

Allyson Duprey — Backstage crew

Willow Herz — Evil stepsister

Samuel Bell — Peep

Patrick Dwyer — Backstage crew

Kaelynn Hernandez — Evil stepsister

Pier Morin — Peep

Marc Ackey — Backstage crew

Jack Pelton — Tooth fairy godfather

Seth Sawyer — Peep

Steffaney Jabaut — Queen

Sadie Garceau — Squire

Elijah Barry — M&M guard

Taylor Stalker — Squire

Josiah Bouchard — M&M guard

Ali Thibault — Assistant director

Aidan Huchro — M&M guard

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Elmore SPCA Adoptable Pets Rebecca Burdo

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

She is a domestic short hair, brown tiger, who arrived Oct. 29. Upon arrival, she weighed six pounds and is around 1 year old.

Bahati is an independent cat who is looking for her forever home. She was surrendered to Elmore SPCA when her human became ill and could no longer take care of her. She is used to a quiet home where she can laze the day away on a window sill or on the back of the couch. Bahati enjoys perching up high and is content watching everything around her. She is a gorgeous little cat who doesn’t like to play with toys or to make much of a fuss. If you are looking for a quiet companion who is very loving but is also okay to be solitary this could be your girl! Don’t get us wrong...Bahati loves to engage with her people...she just doesn’t need constant attention. Bahati lived successfully with other cats, kids and dogs in her previous home. She is now current on vaccinations, has tested negative for FeLV/FIV, is spayed and has been cleared by out vet for placement. Come in and meet this sweet and quiet cat who would love to find a loving and safe home soon.

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

He is a domestic short hair, brown tiger and white, who arrived Oct. 28. Upon arrival, he weighed12 pounds and is around 1 year old.

Parker is an adorable cat that is looking for his forever home. Parker was one of the kittens that were rescued from AHS when it closed. After making him well he went home with a very loving person. Unfortunately, his loving human has had to make some changes in her living arrangements and she brought him to Elmore SPCA so that he can find his forever home. When we last saw Parker he was an outgoing and

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lively four pound kitten that liked to climb, play and frolic with the other kittens. Now he is a huge man-cat that is almost thirteen pounds! He enjoys lounging around on a high perch and enjoys getting pet and rubbed behind the ears. Parker is current on vaccinations, has tested negative for FeLV/FIV and is neutered. Come in and meet this wonderful cat who would love to meet his new family soon.

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Yama Sushi opens in downtown Plattsburgh Japanese restaurant offers variety of sushi, Plattsburgh-style

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PLATTSBURGH — Yama Sushi opened in downtown Plattsburgh to offer both traditional and unique Japanese dishes to people of all ages.

Owner Simon Chen and manager Joy Liu opened Yama Sushi Nov. 1 after closing their old restaurant in St. Albans, Vermont two years ago.

After a tip from a family friend of an open building, Liu ventured to the area to see the location and decided to make the move.

“The city and town was so clean and the people are nice,” Liu said. “We didn’t have a reason to say no.”

Seeking to make both a living and a home, Liu’s family moved to Plattsburgh and opened the restaurant that offers a variety of Japanese dishes, including bento boxes, hibachi, tempura, fried rice, miso soup and many different kinds of sushi rolls.

The restaurant offers about 30 sushi rolls, cooked and raw, including California rolls and spicy tuna rolls.

Along with traditional rolls, Yama Sushi also sells a variety of special sushi rolls like the Plattsburgh roll with crab, cream cheese, avocado and asparagus — all deep fried and topped with spicy mayo, eel sauce and caviar.

“We have a variety of sushi and other Japanese dishes,” Liu said. “If you want to try something different, you should come here.”

Yama Sushi is located 62 Margaret St. and is open Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Sunday noon to 9:30 p.m.

In the near future, Yama Sushi will be offering a delivery service within a 3-mile radius of the restaurant.

Customers with specific allergies such as nuts, soybeans, sesame, garlic, onions, ginger and more can call ahead at 518-566-8885 to custom order a sushi roll or Japanese dish.

To learn more about the restaurant and see a full menu, visit the Facebook page “Yama Sushi House.”

Yama Sushi offers about 30 sushi rolls, cooked and raw, including California rolls and spicy tuna rolls.

Along with traditional rolls, Yama Sushi also sells a variety of special sushi rolls like the Plattsburgh roll (pictured above)with crab, cream cheese, avocado and asparagus — all deep fried and topped with spicy mayo, eel sauce and caviar.

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most of the world recognizes, there is very little known about the remainder of the state, which remains largely hidden in the vast shadow of the famous Manhattan skyline.

Certainly, there are many other landmarks such as Niagara Falls, West Point, the Baseball Hall of Fame, the Erie Canal, Yankee Stadium and more.

Often, it has been the state’s vast natural resources that are among the most overlooked landmarks. These include New York’s vast wilderness areas in the Adirondacks to the north, and to the Catskills to the south where outdoor recreational opportunities abound.

It is in such places that some of the nation’s finest hunting and angling opportunities can be found; ranging from the exciting saltwater charters and surf casting outings on Long Island to the world class muskie and bass fishing that can be enjoyed on the mighty St. Lawrence River. The state offers fantastic trout, salmon and bass fisheries that bookend the state with Lake Champlain to the East and the Great Lakes to the west, and thousands of smaller lakes and ponds that are sprinkled across a landscape laced with rivers and steams, brooks and creeks.

In terms of wilderness angling opportunities, there is the sprawling wilderness of the Adirondack Park, which encompasses an incredible assembly of backwoods ponds that hold native brook trout, lake trout, landlocked salmon and more within a 6.5 million acre parcel of protected Forever Wild state lands.

With such tremendous natural attractions so readily at hand, it’s no wonder NY state remains a sporting paradise. Of course, it doesn’t hurt matters to have the mega-metro center of NY City close at hand, to deflect a fair bit of attention from the greener, and wilder side of the Big Apple.

New York currently state ranks second in the nation in terms of combined money that is spent on hunting and fishing, which pumps an estimated $5 billion into the state’s economy each year. It is second only to the state of Florida.

The sale of hunting and fishing licenses as well as excise tax that is placed on ammunition sales not only contributes to the upstate economy; but it also raises money for state environmental protection programs, and generates over $45 million a year for NY State’s Conservation Fund.

These figures were recently released by state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, who looked at the number of NY State hunting and fishing licenses and permits that were sold as well as the overall economic impact of outdoor recreation. According to the figures, hunters and fishermen contribute an estimated $5 billion into NY state’s economy every year, which is second only to the state of Florida.

The last time I recall suffering through such a snowless winter was during the run-up to the Olympics in 1979-80, when the snow simply failed to fall. Fortunately, air temperatures remained below freezing, which permitted ice to form on the lakes, and allowed snow-guns to cover the ski trails with fresh powder. When a major storm eventually delivered the sorely needed snow, on the eve of the Opening Ceremonies, it proved to be almost too much.

Hunters, and most other outdoor travelers, realized the warming trend earlier in the season, when cotton pants and light jackets regularly replace the traditional garb of woolies and long johns. However, the current weather patterns cannot be credited solely to the climate change, as the effects of a very strong El Nino must also be factored into the equation.

Regardless of the weather records, the predictions of experts and all their up-to the-minute, forecasts; the weather will be what it has always been in the Adirondack region, fickle, unreliable and unpreventable. The current weather may be wetter, or colder, warmer or more windy than usual, but I’d still rather deal with it in the Adirondacks, than in an urban environment. However, there’s no doubt that a bit of snow will make the Holidays more interesting and enjoyable. In such conditions, it is easy to forget last year provided one of the coldest Novembers in over a century, with a snowfall that was 65 percent above average.

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t appears weather forecasters were correct in their predictions for the coming winter season, which call for above average temperatures and below average snowfall. As the Holiday Season approaches, there is little evidence of snow on the ground, nor any ice on the ponds.

For the first time in my experience, we went out to cut the family Christmas Tree in a snow-free scene. There were none of the usual family shenanigans, nobody tossed snowballs or flopped down to make snow angels in the snowless field. It was truly a bazaar scene.

At Ham’s Christmas Tree Farm in Vermontville, the snowbare scene still managed to provide a festive atmosphere. Regular customers still bantered with each other, as they searched for the perfect tree as while walking through the open fields.

Don Ham, who has owned the property since 1979, claims it is the first time there’s been no snow on the ground during the annual Christmas Tree season, which typically begins around the second, or the third week of December.

Fish catch anglers, and deer deliver hunters Everyone knows New York. It is the world’s greatest megacenter, where the Statue of Liberty holds out a torch to the world, and the Empire State Building casts a long shadow over a city that never sleeps. The New York skyline is an image that’s known around the world, and the public image of New York revolves around such iconic images, that have been delivered via an assortment of books, movies, news reports and by the infamous, New York cabbies.

While this mega-metro is the public face of New York that

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North Country AmVets 1309 Rt. 9 South Saturday, 7:30 pm.

KEESEVILLE - VFW #1505 North Country AmVets 1309 Rt. 9 South Sunday, 7pm.

PERU - Knights of Columbus 3452 Main St. Rt. 22 Tuesdays, 7:30 pm.

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PLATTSBURGH - VFW Post 124 116 Boynton Ave. Tuesdays, 7pm doors open at 5pm.

ELIZABETHTOWN - Al-Anon Family Group, family, friends of problem drinkers. Elizabethtown Community Hospital Board Room. 4 to 5 p.m. Anonymous, confidential, free. Details: 518-962-2351, 518873-2652. Every Sunday.

LAKE PLACID - Ekaterina Gordeeva "From the Heart" Tribute Ice Show Dec. 30th Lake Placid Olympic Center Lake Placid 7:30 p.m. With Scott Hamilton, Kristi Yamaguchi, Meryl Davis, Charlie White, Ilia Kulik, David Pelletier, Paul Wylie, Yuka Sato, Gordeeva. Details: 518523-3330.

TICONDEROGA - Essex County Lethernecks, Marine Corps League, Det 791, Ticonderoga American Legion Post. 6 p.m. Active Marines and Marine Veterans invited. First Thursday of every month.

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.

PLATTSBURGH American Legion Post 20 162 Quarry Rd. 518-5631692 Sundays, 7pm.

PORT HENRY Port Henry Knights of Columbus, bingo, 7 p.m. Every Monday TICONDEROGA - Bingo, Ticonderoga fire house, 6:45 p.m. Doors 5 p.m. Every Thursday.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS LAKE PLACID – Monthly Saturday Play for Pre-K thru Grade 5 kids & families at the Lake Placid Public Library 10am to 11am. Indoor games, activities and children's classic books. For more info 518523-3200.

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS AU SABLE FORKS - Fall Fun-damentals Hatha class will continue on Tuesday nights, 6:00-7:15pm until Dec. 22. Instructed by Stef Kearns at Tahawus Center's first floor studio, 14234 9N Main St, Au Sable Forks. Class includes creative meditation and pranayama (breathing) techniques combined with asana (postures) to explore your body from within. Adaptations offered to find what feels right for you. Walk-ins welcome any time. Please arrive 10 minutes early to fill out new student form and settle in. Bring water bottle, yoga mat, blanket, blocks & straps if you have them (also available to borrow). Questions? Email Stef Kearns,call 518.524.4660 or visit Facebook WILMINGTON - Yoga for the Community Every Sun., 5:30-6:30pm @ Riverstone Wellness, Wilmington, NY. For more info send email to: riverstonewellness@yahoo.com COMMUNITY OUTREACH AUSABLE FORKS – 2015-2016 WIC schedule at the Ambulance Building-Ausable Forks December 2, January 6, Feb, 3, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7, at 9:30 am - 2:15 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296

ELIZABETHTOWN - Christmas Party Dec. 19th Cobble Hill Golf Course Elizabethtown 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Children meet Santa, enjoy refreshments.

Details: etown@etownnyh.com ELIZABETHTOWN – 2015-2016 WIC Schedule at the Public Health Building December 3, January 7, Feb 4, March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1, October 6, November 3, December 1, 8:00 - 3:30 PM November 19, December 17, January 21, Feb 18, March 16, April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15, 11:30 am - 6:30 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296 ELIZABETHTOWN – Elizabethtown Thrift Shop will be closed on Dec. 24th, & the 25th, open on the Dec. 26th, Closed on Dec. 31st & Jan. 1st 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 KEENE - Market Street Brass Dec. 20th Keene Valley Congregational Church Keene 4:00 p.m. Donations accepted. Details: 518-576-4686, eastbranchfriendsofthearts@gmail.com KEESEVILLE – 2015-2016 WIC schedule at the United Methodist Church November 25, December 30, January 13, Feb 25, March 24, April 28, May 26, June 23, July 28,August 25, September 22, October 27, November 23, December 22, 9:30 am - 2:15 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296

LAKE PLACID – 2015-2016 WIC schedule at the Thomas Shipman Youth Center December 1, January 5, Feb 2, March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6, October 4, November 1, December 6 , 9:30 am - 2:15 PM November 24, December 22, January 26, Feb 23, March 22, April 26, May 24, June 28, July 26, August 23, September 27, October 25, November 22, December 27 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296 LYON MOUNTAIN - Visit From Santa Dec. 20th, Lyon Mountain American Legion Post #1623 Lyon Mountain 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Refreshments including pizza, homemade goodies. Present from Santa. Open to all. Details: (518) 424-0128 PLATTSBURGH - "Stop! Look! and Laugh!" Dec. 19th Newman CenterPlattsburgh 7:00 p.m. Classic comedy, ventriloquist Paul Winchell, Jerry Mahoney. Donations accepted.

Details: serious_61@yahoo.com PLATTSBURGH - It's a Wonderful Life Dec. 22th, Strand Center Theatre Plattsburgh 7:00 pm. Details: 518-563-1604, strandcenter.org.

PLATTSBURGH - The Muppet Christmas Carol Dec. 19 Strand Center Theatre Plattsburgh 2:00 p.m. Details: 518-563-1604, strandcenter.org.

SARANAC LAKE Fireworks and Ball Drop Dec. 31th., Harrietstown Town Hall Saranac Lake Evening Details: 518-637-6559.

SARANAC LAKE- First Night New Years Celebration Dec. 31st., Harrietstown Town Hall Saranac Lake Evening See events all through town. Details: 518-637-6559.

WEST CHAZY - Giovanina Bucci, Taylor LaValley, & Liz Chaskey Dec. 27th, Vesco Ridge Vineyards West Chazy 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Details: 518-846-8544, vescoridge.com CONCERTS KEESEVILLE-PERU Ecumenical Choir Dec. 19th St. John the Baptist Church, Keeseville 7:30 p.m.

Directed, Jeanette Woodruff, accompanied, Steve Collier, accompanied guest instrumentalists. Sacred, secular Christmas music.

Free, open to public. Details: jrlwoodruff@gmail.com PUBLIC MEETINGS CHAMPLAIN - Mooers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, December 17 10:00 a.m. This special meeting to appoint new library board members will be held at: Champlain Memorial Library 148 Elm Street, Champlain, NY The public is welcome to attend.

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

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.

ELLENBURG-Adult Center St. Edmunds Church Hall 5538 Route 11 Ellenburg, NY Open Monday Friday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Tel: (518) 594-7311 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.

Tel: (518)643-2829 SPORTS & RECREATION MINEVILLE – Open Bowling Fridays at the VFW. For more info call 518-942-6514 VENDORS

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

LEWIS - The Town of Lewis will be holding a special board meeting December 28, 2015 at 7PM at the town hall for the purpose of the end of the year close out requirements.

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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Winter sports season in full swing prior to holidays BoysÊ bowling

Beekmantown 10, Willsboro 0 WILLSBORO — The Eagles swept past the Warriors Dec. 14 as Dylan Seymour paced the squad with a 483 series.

Charlie Morgan added a 479 series for Beekmantown, while Damien Stutsman rolled a 471 series.

Chase Pierce led the Warrioes with a 286 series, followed by Steve Flora’s 383 triple.

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Beekmantown 4, Willsboro 0 WILLSBORO — Sarah Munson rolled a high game of 213 en route to a 499 series, leading the Lady Eagles past the Lady Warriors Dec. 14.

Alyza Agony rolled a 490 series for the Eagles, while Kayla Gay had a 454 series and Devi Lee added a 409 series for the Warriors.

BoysÊ basketball Westport 43, Keene 17

KEENE VALLEY — Anderson Gay scored 20 points as the Eagles jumped out to a 19-10 halftime lead and sealed the victory against the Beavers with a 15-6 third quarter Dec. 14.

Sam Napper added 11 points for the Eagles, while Carter Storey scored 3, Wyatt Gough 2 and Schylar Kurth 2.

Willsboro 58, Lake Placid 29

the tournament with a 5-0 record, while Chance Lapier and Joe Leclair also had 5-0 marks.

Mason Dubay and Trevor Wilkinson finished with 3-0 records for the Patriots.

BoysÊ hockey

Lake Placid 8, Horace Greeley 1 LAKE PLACID — Chris Williams scored the opening goal of the game, then went on to put his name in the record books with five assists against Horace Greeley Dec. 12, the 18th player ever to have five or more assists in a single game in New York.

Sean Moore scored three goals for the Bombers, while Evan Damp added two.

GirlsÊ basketball Moriah 44, Ticonderoga 20

Beekmantown’s Brooke Bjelko looks to post up Northeastern Clinton’s Kayla Carder during their Dec. 11 showdown, won 47-43 by the host Lady Eagles.

LAKE PLACID — Jesse Hearn scored 17 points as the Warriors were able to handle the Blue Bombers Dec. 14.

Zach Pierson added 11 points for the Warriors, while Warren Jackson scored 8, Lucas Cross 7, Sean Lincoln 6, Max Longware 4, Trevor Bigelow 3 and Matt Longware 2.

For the Bombers, Blake Roy scored 10 points, while Stuart Baird added 6 points and 7 steals, Cody Velenze scored 5, Jarell Paul 3, Parker O’Brien 3 and Mike Morelli 2.

PORT HENRY — McKenzie Sprague scored 19 points to help lead the Lady Vikings past the Lady Sentinels Dec. 11.

Sarah Snyder and Madison Olcott each scored 6 points, while McKenna Harris scored 4, Halee Calabrese 3, Hailey Crossman 2, Kacyee Orr 2 and Stephania Zelinski 2.

Emily Pike led the Sentinels with 8 points, while Alyssa Tucker and Kristen Palandrani each scored 3 points. Delany Hughes, Rachel White and Sarah Bresett each scored 2 points.

Wrestling

Johnsburg 40, ELCS 31

Host Patriots finish second CLINTONVILLE — The Patriots received perfect records from five wrestlers as they finished second behind Franklin Academy in the Capen/Sawyer Memorial Duals Dec. 12.

Dylan Baker was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler of

NORTH CREEK — Emily Person combined 11 points and 11 rebounds as the Lady Jaguars defeated the Lady Lions Dec. 11.

Taylor Dwyer added 7 points, while Makayla Denno scored 6, Khaleah Cleveland 5, Megan Bacon 5, Savanna Berg 4 and Kersten Mason 2.

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Emma Disogra paced the Lions with 20 points, while Myra Adams scored 9 and Faith Bona 2.

Keene 47, Wells 21 WELLS — Elaina Smith scored 16 points as Keene scored a 20-plus point victory over Wells Dec. 11.

Hanna Whitney added 13 points, with Marta Padura adding 7, Caitlyn Lopez 4, Elly Smith 4, Madison Gifford 2 and Daria Venner 1.

Lake Placid 54, Indian Lake/Long Lake 23 LAKE PLACID — Lauren Rossi scored 23 points for the Lady Bombers as they defeated the Lady Orange Dec. 11.

Maria Paola and Camille Craig each scored 8 points in the win.

Lillian Dechene scored 14 points for the Orange, while Maria Black added 7 and Rebecca King scored 2.

ThisÊ weekÊ inÊ sports Friday, Dec. 18 Boys Basketball — Westport at Indian Lake/Long Lake, 5 p.m.

Boys Basketball — Seton Catholic at Schroon Lake, 5 p.m.

Boys Basketball — Minerva/Newcomb at Elizabethtown-Lewis, 5 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Girl’s Basketball — Seton Catholic at Schroon Lake, 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wrestling — Saranac at North Country Invitiational, Indian River

Bowling — Moriah at Ticonderoga

Wrestling — Peru at Columbia Blue Devil Classic Duals

Bowling — Northeastern Clinton at Willsboro

Indoor Track — (AuSable Valley, Peru, Plattsburgh, Saranac, Seton, Ticonderoga, Beekmantown, EKMW, Chazy), at PSUC Fieldhouse Girls Ice Hockey — Plattsburgh High School at Beekmantown/ Saranac Boys Ice Hockey — Beekmantown vs Rye, Beekmantown Holiday Tourney

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

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

Boys Basketball — Moriah at Northeastern Clinton, 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 20

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

Boys Ice Hockey — Beekmantown vs Pelham, Beekmantown Holiday Tourney

Girl’s Basketball — Seton Catholic at Westport

Monday, Dec. 21 Boys Basketball — Willsboro at Elizabethtown-Lewis Boys Basketball — Seton Catholic at Lake Placid Boys Basketball — Warrensburg/Bolton vs Hadley-Luzerne, 5:30 p.m. at Bolton

Bowling — Moriah at AuSable Valley

Boys Basketball — North Warren at Northville, 5:30 p.m.

Bowling — Plattsburgh High School at Beekmantown

Girl’s Basketball — Northeastern Clinton at Moriah

Bowling — Saranac at Northeastern Clinton

Girl’s Basketball — Bolton at Johnsburg, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 19

Girl’s Basketball — Willsboro at Keene Girl’s Basketball — Elizabethtown-Lewis at Chazy Girl’s Basketball — Bolton at Lake George, 7 p.m.

Boys Swimming — Plattsburgh High School at Fort Ann

Bowling — Ticonderoga at Willsboro

Boys Basketball — Ticonderoga at Plattsburgh High School, 5:30 p.m.

Boys Ice Hockey — Plattsburgh High School at St. Lawrence

Boys Basketball — Westport at Chazy

Boys Ice Hockey — Lake Placid vs Notre Dame, 32 Rink

Tuesday, Dec. 22

Boys Ice Hockey — Saranac Lake vs Notre Dame

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

Girls Ice Hockey — Saranac Lake at Albany Academy Tourney

Bowling — Peru at Saranac

Girls Ice Hockey — Beekmantown at AuSable Valley/Lake Placid (Canton), 32 Rink

Girl’s Basketball — North Warren at Warrensburg, 5:30 p.m.

Girls Ice Hockey — Saranac Lake vs Middlebury Nordic Skiing — Northeastern Clinton Home

Wednesday, Dec. 23 Boys Basketball — Warrensburg/Bolton at North Warren, 5:30 p.m.

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

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

Girls Ice Hockey — Plattsburgh High School at St. Lawrence, Malone Rink

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

Girls Ice Hockey — Saranac Lake at Albany Academy Tourney

Wrestling — Peru vs Carthage (General Brown), at Carthage

Wrestling — AuSable Valley at Ken Harrison Tourney, Granville

Boys Ice Hockey — Lake Placid vs Middlebury, 1980 Rink

Wrestling — Northern Adirondack at Burnt Hills Tourney

Bowling — AuSable Valley at Plattsburgh High School

Wrestling — Warrensburg vs Burr and Burton Girls Ice Hockey — Beekmantown (Plattsburgh High School) at Lake Placid, 32 Rink

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Second team

Coach of the year: Don Tesar, Moriah Offensive POY: Brody Rocque - Ticonderoga Co-Defensive POY: Ryan Trudeau - Ticonderoga; Noah Gilbo - Moriah Lineman of the Year: Chase Dixon - Ticonderoga

First team Quarterback:

Adam Jaquish - Moriah

Running Backs:

Brody Rocque - Ticonderoga Brandon Sawyer - Peru

Receivers:

Troy Lawyer - Peru

Offensive Line:

Todd Clarke - Moriah

Madalyn Tucker

NCCS

Ethan Wood

Saranac Lk.

Kirsten Villemaire

Beekmantown

Alex Gonyo

NCCS

Alex Knapp

AuSable Valley

Devin McManus

NCCS

Melany Adams

NCCS

Jake Brandmeier

PHS

Tina Bedard

Saranac

Alex Zurlo

Saranac

Lindsey Gonyea

Beekmantown

James Blaise

Peru

Amanda LaPorte

Peru

J.D. Side

Plattsburgh High

Brianna Martin

Beekmantown

Daryn Nephew

Beekmantown

Brina Micheels

Plattsburgh High

Justin Farmer

Saranac Lk.

Shaylyn Rowe

NCCS

Payton Sample

NCCS

Briana Savage

AuSable Valley

Carley Sawyer

Saranac Lake

Alyssa Waters

Beekmantown

Emma Webster

Saranac

NSLÊ DivisionÊ IIÊ boysÊ soccer Coach of the year: Damian Nevader, NAC MVP: Joel Morris, EL/W Griffins

Bill Larrow - Moriah Caleb Munson - Ticonderoga Defesnive Line:

Linebackers:

Defensive Backs:

Peru

Beekmantown

Evan Hill - Saranac Lk. Brandon McKeown - Ticonderoga

NCCS

Sam Spear

Nick Ratliff

Jarrod MacDougal - Moriah Joe Viscardo - Saranac Lk.

Emily Sample

First team

Second team

NSLÊ DivisionÊ IIÊ girlsÊ soccer

Nick Bushey - Peru

Austin Gravelle

Chazy

Chase Dixon - Ticonderoga

Kade Collins

Chazy

Kobe Parrow - AVCS

Tyler HIcks

Chazy

Matt Villa - Beekmantown

Michael Parent

Chazy

Noah Gilbo - Moriah

Trevor Brooks

EL/W Griffins

Tyler Myers - Beekmantown

Thomas Mero

EL/W Griffins

Juliana Gardner

Northern Adk.

Brandon Sawyer - Peru

Noah Mohr

Lake Placid

Lindsey Gilmore

Chazy

Ryan Trudeau - Ticonderoga

Stuart Baird

Lake Placid

Mia Kennedy

Lake Placid

Colin Harris - Moriah

Jaso Hannula

Lake Placid

Avery Lambert

Northern Adk.

Nate Handy - Beekmantown

Cory LaFountain

Northern Adk.

Liza Marinis

Lake Placid

Troy Lawyer - Peru

Bryce LaBarge

Northern Adk.

Hailey Moore

Seton Catholic

Bailey Pepper

Chazy

Jordan Speshock

Moriah

Punter:

Mitchell Senecal - PHS

Kicker:

Ray Bryant - Moriah

Returner:

Nate Handy - Beekmantown

Second team

Second team

Coach of the year: Heather Brewer, Lake Placid MVP: Makenna Magee, Northern Adk.

First team

Gage Ducatte

Chazy

Carolyn Spittler

Seton Catholic

Josh McCauley

Chazy

Rachel White

Ticonderoga

Spencer Rogers

Chazy

Gretchen Zalis

Seton Catholic

Quarterback:

Tristin Fitzgerald - Saranac Lk.

Anderson Gay

EL/W Griffins

Running Backs:

Nate Handy - Beekmantown

Sam Napper

EL/W Griffins

Colin Harris - MOriah

Eric Montana

Lake Placid

Samatha Bashaw

Seton Catholic

John Gallo - Peru

Kamm Cassidy

Lake Placid

Trina Bigelow

Willsboro

Kobe Parrow - AVCS

Stephen Peryea

Northern Adk.

Paige Chilton

Northern Adk.

Taylor Slattery - Moriah

Brandon LaBombard

Northern Adk.

Camille Craig

Lake Placid

Hunter Bell - PHS

Lucas Cross

Willsboro

Taylor Durnin

Northern Adk.

Bruce Goddeau - Beekmantown

Zach Pierson

Willsboro

Mckenna Harris

Moriah

Nate Hanley - AVCS

Hannah Hayes

Chazy

Dalton Harney - PHS

Lilly Hayes

Chazy

Mackenzie Kondrat

Lake Placid

Cameron Shipman

Lake Placid

Haleigh Wright

Ticonderoga

Receivers:

Offensive Line:

Steve Sweeney - Beekmantown Defesnive Line:

Jordan Cheney - Moriah

NSLÊ DivisionÊ IIIÊ boysÊ soccer Coach of the year: Charlie Platt, Keene MVP: Justin Haverlick, Keene

Josh Karp - Saranac Lk. Adam Jaquish - Moriah Tistin Turner - PHS Linebackers:

Quran Carroll - PHS Dalton Harney - PHS Brody Rocque - Ticonderoga Drew Sturgeon - Saranac Lk. Mark Whitney - AVCS

Defensive Backs:

Griffin Hughes - Ticonderoga Jarrod MacDougal - Moriah Taylor Slattery - Moriah

Punter:

Griffin Hughes - Ticonderoga

Kicker:

Drew Sturgeon - Saranac Lk.

Returner:

Troy Lawyer - Peru

Honorable mention

First team Noah Macey

Crown Point

Chad Stephens

Crown Point

Kolby Pertak

Crown Point

Nate Manning, Landon Shay

BCS:

Alex Archer, Adam Griffith

Moriah:

Cody Stockwell, Brandon Hammond

Peru:

Dakota Arquette, Mike Hayes

PHS:

Caleb McLaren, Riley Monahan

Saranac:

Dylon Clay, Sean Ahern

Saranac Lk.:

Donald Duffy, David Irvine

Ticonderoga:

Jacob Spaulding, Evan Graney

NSLÊ DivisionÊ IÊ boysÊ soccer Coach of the year: Tom Harrigan, Saranac MVP: Austin Myers, Saranac

First team

Indian/Long Lk. Johnsburg

Mark Cleveland

Johnsburg

Hannah Schwoebel

EL/W Griffins

Cougar Smith

Keene

Megan Bacon

Johnsburg

Lucas Isham

Keene

Elaina Smith

Keene

Miles Warner

Keene

Shelby DeLaire

Crown Point

Josh Baldwin

Keene

Jordan Bush

Minerva/Newcomb

Stephen Beach

Keene

Kayli Stone

Crown Point

Khaleah Cleveland

Johnsburg

CorriAnne Stoner

Keene

Crown Point

Ellie Storey

EL/W Griffins

Chance Potter

Crown Point

Tess Andrade

EL/W Griffins

Hunter Pertak

Crown Point

Corrine Pelkey

Schroon Lk.

Branden Hall

Johnsburg

Evan Riedinger

Johnsburg

Second team

Jordan DeZalia

Johnsburg

Taylor Dwyer

Johnsburg

Tyler Glover

Johnsburg

Taylor Gough

EL/W Griffins

Antonio Finsterer

Keene

Torrie Vradenburg

Crown Point

Rory Riggins

Keene

Lillian Dechene

Indian/Long Lk.

Riley Mather

Minerva/Newcomb

Madison Gifford

Keene

Ty Earley

Wells

Abigail Belrose

Schroon Lake

Rebecca Weaver

Wells

Isabelle Bureau

Minerva/Newcomb

Brittany Foote

Crown Point

Bailey VanNess

Keene

Maria Black

Indian/Long Lake

NSLÊ DivisionÊ IÊ girlsÊ soccer Coach of the year: Tim Surprenant, NCCS MVP: Katie Matott, NCCS

Nate Devins

AuSable Valley

Michael McLeod

NCCS

Alex Follmer

Plattsburgh High

Jessy Dick

Peru

Sarah Duquette

Plattsburgh High

Kordell Costin

Beekmantown

Reagan Fesette

Beekmantown

Peru

Vanessa Garrow

AuSable Valley

PHS

Sierra Gonyo

NCCS

Peru

Kenna Guynup

Beekmantown

Saranac

Kourtney Keenan

AuSable Valley

Peru

Alyssa Salis

PHS

Tom Matthews Tyler Blair Dylan Baker

First team

Judd DeBrobander

Plattsburgh High

Liam Chaskey

Coach of the year: Jody Whitney, Keene MVP: Hanna Whitney, Keene

Ty Berg

Trevor Wills

Justin LaPorte

NSLÊ DivisionÊ IIIÊ girlsÊ soccer

Zach Hoag

Second team

AVCS:

Second team

First team

CongratulationsÊ toÊ allÊ ourÊ localÊ allÊ starÊ athletes

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SSBL #: 59 - 1 25.411. designates 22 | December 19, 2015 â&#x20AC;˘ The North Countryman Sun Plaintiff 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 ComGB TRAILER SALES, plaint, all of whom and whose names and LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) places of residence un11/03/2015. Office in known, and cannot after Clinton Co. SSNY desig. diligent inquiry be ascertained by the Plaintiff, agent of LLC upon ET AL. Defendants. whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: copy of process to 188 YOU ARE HEREBY Boas Rd., Mooers Fork, NY 12959.

Purpose: SUMMONED to answer LEGALS Any lawful purpose. the Complaint in this acBROCKWAY CONSULT- Principal business loca- tion and to serve a copy ING LLC Articles of Org. tion: High Falls Park of your answer, or, if the filed NY Sec. of State Complaint is not served Campground, Cemetery (SSNY) 11/4/15. Office with this Summons, to Rd., Chateaugay, NY in Clinton Co. SSNY de- NC-11/21-12/26/2015serve a notice of appearsig. agent of LLC upon 6TC-101631 ance on the attorney for whom process may be the Plaintiff within 20 served. SSNY shall mail NOTICE OF FORMATION days after the service of OF Giggles Playground copy of process to 1455 this Summons, excluLLC. Arts of Org. filed Lake Shore Rd., Chazy, sive of the day of service with New York Secy of NY 12921.

Purpose: (or within 30 days after State (SSNY) on Any lawful purpose. service is complete if 11/20/15.

Office locaNC-11/14-12/19/2015this Summons is not tion: Clinton County. personally delivered to 6TC-100843 SSNY is designated as you within the State of Crosley Holdings, LLC agent of LLC upon New York). In case of Articles of Org. filed NY whom process against it your failure to appear or Sec. of State (SSNY) may be served. SSNY answer, judgment will 11/06/15. Office in Clin- shall mail process to: be taken against you by 770 State Route 3, NY default for the relief deton Co. SSNY desig.

12901. Purpose: any manded in the ComAgent of LLC upon lawful activity. whom process may be plaint. served. SSNY shall mail NC-12/05-01/09/2016NOTICE copy of process to 24 6TC-102797 YOU ARE IN DANGER River St., Chazy, NY HAIR FORCE 1 SALON, OF LOSING YOUR HOME 12921, which is also the IF YOU DO NOT RELLC principal business loca- Articles of Org. filed NY SPOND TO THIS SUMtion. Purpose: Any law- Sec. of State (SSNY) MONS AND COMPLAINT ful purpose 10/19/15. Office in Clin- BY SERVING A COPY OF NC-11/14-12/19/2015ton Co. SSNY desig. THE ANSWER ON THE 6TC-100845 ATTORNEY FOR THE agent of LLC upon MORTGAGE COMPANY whom process may be DENEAULT APARTMENT served. SSNY shall mail WHO FILED THIS FORE1, LLC CLOSURE PROCEEDING NOTICE OF FORMATION copy of process to 285 AGAINST YOU AND FILTom Miller Road, Suite of a domestic Limited 103, Plattsburgh, NY ING THE ANSWER WITH Liability Company (LLC): THE COURT, A DEFAULT 12901. Purpose: Any DATE OF FORMATION: JUDGMENT MAY BE ENThe Articles of Organiza- lawful purpose.

TERED AND YOU CAN NC-12/05-01/09/2016tion were filed with the LOSE YOUR HOME. New York State Secre- 6TC-103039 SPEAK TO AN ATTORtary of State on October INDEX NO: 2014-766.

NEY OR GO TO THE 23, 2015.

FILE DATE: 11/24/15.

NEW YORK OFFICE LO- SUPPLEMENTAL SUM- COURT WHERE YOUR CASE IS PENDING FOR CATION: Clinton County MONS WITH NOTICE INFORMAAGENT FOR PROCESS: MORTGAGE PREMISES: FURTHER TION ON HOW TO ANThe Secretary of State is 471 Joe Wood Rd. a/k/a SWER THE SUMMONS designated as Agent Joewood Rd., Mooers AND PROTECT YOUR upon whom process a/k/a Altona, NY 12958.

PROPERTY. against the LLC may be SSBL #: 59 - 1 25.411.

SENDING PAYMENT TO served. The Secretary of Plaintiff designates YOUR MORTGAGE State shall mail a copy CLINTON County as the COMPANY WILL NOT of any process against place of trial; venue is STOP THIS FORECLOthe LLC to 1463 Lavalley based upon the county SURE ACTION. Road, P.O. Box 108, in which the mortgaged YOU MUST RESPOND Mooers, NY 12958. premises is situate.

BY SERVING A COPY OF PURPOSE: To engage in STATE OF NEW YORK THE ANSWER ON THE any lawful act or activity.

SUPREME COURT: ATTORNEY FOR THE NC-11/28-01/02/2016COUNTY OF CLINTON PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE 6TC-102091| PNC BANK, NATIONAL COMPANY) AND FILING FRANZON HOLDINGS, ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, THE ANSWER WITH -againstLLC App. for Auth. filed THE COURT. NY Sec. of State (SSNY) DARLENE JUBERT A/K/A THE OBJECT of the DARLENE G. JUBERT 11/19/2015. LLC was above captioned action WILLIAM S. is to foreclose a Mortorganized in VT on AND PALMER A/K/A 9/14/2009. Office in gage to secure Clinton Co. SSNY desig. WILLIAM PALMER, if $119,500.00 (said loan they be living, and if as agent of LLC upon was modified to dead, the respective whom process may be $123,855.79 by loan heirs at law, next of kin , served. SSNY to mail modification agreement copy of process to 16 distributes, executors, dated October 1, 2008 administrators, trustees, Coastland Dr., Plattssee exhibit B) recorded devisees, legatees, as- in the Office of the Clerk burgh, Ny 12901, which signors, lienors, crediis also the principal of CLINTON on April 15, business location. Re- tors and successors in 2002, at Instrument interest and generally all quired office at 1 Grove Number 141947, coverSt., Essex Junction, VT persons having or claim- ing premises known as ing under, by or through 05457. Cert. of Org. filed 471 Joe Wood Rd. a/k/a said defendant who may Joewood Rd., Mooers with SSVT, 128 State St., Montpelier, VT be deceased, by pur- a/k/a Altona, NY 12958 05633.. Purpose: Any chase, inheritance, lien SECTION 59; BLOCK 1; or inheritance, any right, lawful purpose.

LOT 25.411. title or interest in or to The relief sought in the NC-12/12-01/16/2016the real property de- within action is a final 6TC-103569 scribed in the Com- judgment directing the GB TRAILER SALES, plaint, all of whom and sale of the premises deLLC Articles of Org. filed whose names and scribed above to satisfy NY Sec. of State (SSNY) places of residence un- the debt secured by the 11/03/2015. Office in known, and cannot after Mortgage described Clinton Co. SSNY desig. diligent inquiry be ascer- above. The Plaintiff also tained by the Plaintiff, seeks a deficiency judgagent of LLC upon ET AL. Defendants. whom process may be ment against the Defenserved. SSNY shall mail TO THE ABOVE NAMED dant and for any debt DEFENDANTS: copy of process to 188 secured by said MortBoas Rd., Mooers Fork, YOU ARE HEREBY gage which is not satisNY 12959.

Purpose: SUMMONED to answer fied by the proceeds of Any lawful purpose. the Complaint in this ac- the sale of said premisPrincipal business loca- tion and to serve a copy es. tion: High Falls Park of your answer, or, if the TO the Defendant(S)

FURTHER INFORMA- HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO TION ON HOW TO AN- RESPOND TO THE SUMSWER THE SUMMONS MONS AND COMPLAINT AND PROTECT YOUR IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY PROPERTY.www.suncommunitynews.com SENDING PAYMENT TO LOSE YOUR HOME. YOUR MORTGAGE PLEASE READ THE COMPANY WILL NOT SUMMONS STOP THIS FORECLO- AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD SURE ACTION. CONYOU MUST RESPOND IMMEDIATELY

BY SERVING A COPY OF TACT ATTORNEY OR THE ANSWER ON THE AN ATTORNEY FOR THE YOUR LOCAL LEGAL PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN COMPANY) AND FILING ADVICE ON HOW TO THE ANSWER WITH PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATHE COURT. THE OBJECT of the TION AND ASSISTANCE. above captioned action The State encourages is to foreclose a Mort- you to become informed gage to secure about your options in $119,500.00 (said loan foreclosure. was modified to In addition to seeking $123,855.79 by loan assistance from an atmodification agreement torney or legal aid office, dated October 1, 2008 there are government see exhibit B) recorded agencies and non-profit in the Office of the Clerk organizations that you may contact for of CLINTON on April 15, information about possi2002, at Instrument Number 141947, cover- ble options, including ing premises known as trying to work with your lender during this pro471 Joe Wood Rd. a/k/a cess.

Joewood Rd., Mooers a/k/a Altona, NY 12958 - To locate an entity near SECTION 59; BLOCK 1; you, you may call the toll-free helpline mainLOT 25.411. tained by the New York The relief sought in the within action is a final State Banking Departjudgment directing the ment of Financial Sersale of the premises de- vices at 1-800-342-3736 scribed above to satisfy or visit the Department's website at www.dfs.ny.the debt secured by the gov.

Mortgage described FORECLOSURE RESCUE above. The Plaintiff also seeks a deficiency judg- SCAMS ment against the Defen- Be careful of people who approach you with offers dant and for any debt secured by said Mort- to "save" your home. gage which is not satis- There are individuals fied by the proceeds of who watch for notices of the sale of said premis- foreclosure actions in es. order to unfairly profit TO the Defendant(S) from a homeowner's DARLENE JUBERT A/K/A distress. You should be DARLENE G. JUBERT, extremely careful about WILLIAM S. PALMER any such promises and any suggestions that A/K/A WILLIAM you pay them a fee or PALMER, the foregoing sign over your deed.

Supplemental Summons State law requires anywith Notice is served upon you by publication one offering such serpursuant to an Order of vices for profit to enter the Hon. Robert J. into a contract which fully describes the serMuller, J.S.C. of the Supreme Court of the vices they will perform and fees they will State of New York, dated charge, and which proNovember 9, 2015.

Dated: New Rochelle, hibits them from taking any money from you unNY til they have completed November 18, 2015 MCCABE, WEISBERG & all such promised serCONWAY, P.C. vices.

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

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

LOSE YOUR HOME. agent of LLC upon PLEASE READ THE whom process may be SUMMONS served. SSNY shall mail AND COMPLAINT CARE- copy of process to 52 FULLY. YOU SHOULD Cornelia St., PlattsIMMEDIATELY CON- burgh, NY 12901, which TACT is also the principal AN ATTORNEY OR business location. PurYOUR LOCAL LEGAL pose: Any lawful purAID OFFICE TO OBTAIN pose.

ADVICE ON HOW TO NC-12/05-01/09/2016PROTECT YOURSELF. 6TC-103038 SOURCES OF INFORMANOTICE OF FORMATION TION AND ASSISTANCE. OF MARTY'S CARPET & The State encourages FLOORING, LLC you to become informed about your options in (PURSUANT TO SECTION 203 OF THE LIMforeclosure.

ITED LIABILITY COMPAIn addition to seeking assistance from an at- NY LAW) torney or legal aid office, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Articles of there are government agencies and non-profit Organization of Martys organizations that you Carpet & Flooring, LLC (the Company) were may contact for information about possi- filed with the Secretary of State of the State of ble options, including trying to work with your New York on November lender during this pro- 23, 2015.

The Company is being cess.

To locate an entity near formed for any lawful business purpose and you, you may call the toll-free helpline main- shall have all the powers set forth in Section 202 tained by the New York State Banking Depart- (a) - 202(q) of the New ment of Financial Ser- York Limited Liability Company Law. vices at 1-800-342-3736 The office of the Compaor visit the Department's website at www.dfs.ny.- ny is to be located in the County of Clinton, State gov.

FORECLOSURE RESCUE of New York. The Secretary of State has been SCAMS designated as the agent Be careful of people who of the Company upon approach you with offers who process against the to "save" your home.

Company may be There are individuals served. The post office who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in address to which the order to unfairly profit Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any profrom a homeowner's

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF MARTY'S CARPET & FLOORING, LLC (PURSUANT TO SECTION 203 OF THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Articles of Organization of Martys Carpet & Flooring, LLC (the Company) were filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York on November 23, 2015.

The Company is being formed for any lawful business purpose and shall have all the powers set forth in Section 202 (a) - 202(q) of the New York Limited Liability Company Law. The office of the Company is to be located in the County of Clinton, State of New York. The Secretary of State has been designated as the agent of the Company upon who process against the Company may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the Company served upon such Secretary of State is: 137 Quarry Road, Plattsburgh, New York 12901.

NC-12/19-01/23/20166TC-103975 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 Plattsburgh Premium Properties, LLC Plattsburgh Premium Properties, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 8/20/2015.

Office in Clinton Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY to mail copy of process to 20 Glen Dr. #2, Plattsburgh, NY 12901, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NC-12/19-01/23/20166TC-103952 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

plaint.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served Publications, upon you Inc. by Published by Denton publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Robert J. Muller, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Essex County, dated June 23, 2015 and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Essex County Clerks Office. The object of the action is to foreclose a mortgage recorded in said Clerks Office on the 14th day of June, 2007 in Book 1722, mortgage page 20, covering prem. k/a 160 Vineyard Rd., Ticonderoga, NY a/k/a Section 139.2, Block 2, Lot 34.2.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME SUPREME COURT OF If you do not respond to this summons and comTHE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ES- plaint by serving a copy of the answer on the atSEX PLAINTIFF'S ADDRESS torney for the mortgage 1021 Watervliet Shaker company who filed this foreclosure proceeding Road against you and filing Albany, NY 12205 the answer with the SUMMONS court, a default judgINDEX NO. 11-228 ment may be entered ACTION TO FORECLOSE MORTGAGE ON PROP- and you can lose your home.

ERTY SITUATED IN ESSEX COUNTY Speak to an attorney or CUC Mortgage Corpora- go to the court where your case is pending for tion, further information on Plaintiff, how to answer the sum- against mons and protect your Kimberly J. Blanchette a/k/a Kimberly J. property.

Nadeau, Daniel J. Sending a payment to your mortgage company Blanchette "JOHN DOE", "RICHARD will not stop this foreROE", "JANE DOE", closure action.

"CORA COE", "DICK YOU MUST RESPOND MOE" and "RUBY POE" BY SERVING A COPY OF the six defendants last THE ANSWER ON THE named in quotation ATTORNEY FOR THE marks being intended to PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE designate tenants or oc- COMPANY) AND FILING cupants in possession THE ANSWER WITH of the herein described THE COURT. premises or portions Dated: Carle Place, New thereof, if any there be, York said names being ficti- April 19, 2011 tious, their true name Pranali Datta, Esq. being unknown to plain- Stein, Weiner & Roth, tiff, L.L.P. Attorneys for Defendants.

Plaintiff X One Old Country Road, TO THE ABOVE DEFEN- Suite 113 Carle Place, DANTS: New York 11514 (516)YOU ARE HEREBY SUM- 742-1212 54865/XCUC - #86697 MONED to answer the complaint in this action, NC-11/28-12/19/20154TC-102090 and to serve a copy of your answer, or if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Ap- TDR Consulting, LLC pearance on the Plain- Articles of Org. filed NY tiff's attorneys within Sec. of State (SSNY) twenty (20) days after 12/04/15. Office in Clinthe service of the Sum- ton Co. SSNY desig. mons exclusive of the Agent of LLC upon day of service or within whom process may be thirty (30) days after served. SSNY shall mail completion of service copy of process to 9836 where service is made in Route 9, Chazy, NY any other manner than 12921, which is also the by personal delivery principal business locawithin the State. In case tion. Purpose: Any lawof your failure to appear, ful purpose or answer, judgment will NC-12/12-01/16/2016be taken against you by 6TC-103602 default for the relief demanded in this Complaint.

UMS PROPERTY, LLC, TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The fore- Application for Authority going Summons is filed with SSNY on served upon you by 12/09/15. Cert. of Forpublication pursuant to mation filed in Nevada an Order of the Hon. on 11/12/10. Office LoRobert J. Muller, a Jus- cation: Clinton County, SSNY designated as tice of the Supreme Court, Essex County, agent of LLC upon dated June 23, 2015 and whom process against it filed with the complaint may be served. SSNY and other papers in the shall mail a copy of proEssex County Clerks Of- cess to: The LLC, 194 Pleasant Ridge Rd, fice. The object of the action is to foreclose a Plattsburgh, NY 12901. mortgage recorded in The address of the office required to be mainsaid Clerks Office on the 14th day of June, 2007 tained in the jurisdiction in Book 1722, mortgage of its formation is: 711 page 20, covering prem. S. Carson St. Ste.4, Cark/a 160 Vineyard Rd., son City, NV 89701. The Ticonderoga, NY a/k/a name and address of the Section 139.2, Block 2, Secretary of State in its Lot 34.2. jurisdiction of organizaNOTICE tion where a copy of its YOU ARE IN DANGER Certificate of Formation OF LOSING YOUR HOME is filed is Secretary of If you do not respond to State of Nevada, 101 this summons and com- North Carson St., Ste.3, Carson City, NV 89701. plaint by serving a copy of the answer on the at- Purpose: to engage in any lawful act. torney for the mortgage NC-12/19-01/23/2016company who filed this 6TC-104439 foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

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