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Christmas at the Luck’s

Plattsburgh decorations up for 51st year

Clinton County Legislature passes 2017 budget Lower health, retirement rates contribute to lower tax levy, taxes

By Teah Dowling

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PLATTSBURGH — The Clinton County Legislature unanimously passed the 2017 final budget last week.

Total appropriations clock in at around $165.1 million and total revenues came in at $134.4 — both seeing an increase of around $2 million over least.

The spending plan carries a tax levy of $28,607,951, which is $159,557 lower than the recommended budget’s original figure.

County Administrator and Budget Officer Michael Zurlo

said the decrease was primarily due to final health and retirement rates coming in lower than expected.

“We had not counted on that happening,” he said. “But it was a welcomed surprise.”

As a result, the county tax rate dropped by 4 cents down to $5.93.

MUNICIPALITY TAX BREAKDOWN The town of Champlain and village of Rouses Point county tax rate decreased by 4 cents.

The city of Plattsburgh will see a 16 cent drop.

Beekmantown’s payment dropped significantly by $3.20 >> See County Budget | pg. 14

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CVPH issues final call for fundraising efforts

iceÊ skating

Annual campaign bankrolls programs, health initiatives across Clinton County

Mooers Forks, Peru incorporating new outdoor winter offerings for residents

MOOERS FORKS — Ready to ice skate?

Mooers Forks and Peru are in the process of constructing free outdoor skating rinks for the season.

In Mooers Forks, a new ice skating rink Teah will be placed at St. Ann’s Catholic Church Dowling Writer in the pavilion.

Supervisor Jeff Menard said the town has been trying to come up with a location to put in a rink for several years, but weren’t successful until the parish offered by the site.

“We wanted to give people something to do during the winter months,” he said. “Now, we finally can.”

The town is currently gathering cost estimates for the rink, as well as plans for maintenance.

The expenses, Menard said, will be covered through donations and the town’s recreation budget.

Town officials are hopeful to get the rink up and running after New Year’s.

PERU In Peru, Sullivan Park has been tapped as a site.

By Pete DeMola

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Peru officials are in the process of placing a park in Sullivan Park. The rink should be completed sometime after New Year’s.

Photo by John Ryan

Last year, Peru officials attempted to put up a rink, but it failed, largely due to the warm weather.

“We thought it would be as simple as making a hole in the ground and filling it with water to freeze,” said Councilman Donald McBrayer. “It’s not that simple, but hopefully we’ll have better luck this time around.”

Peru officials will purchase a liner for about $850. Lumber for the edges, benches and a light are already at the site.

The final steps, McBrayer said, include putting the rink together and freezing the water.

McBrayer said the rink should be completed after New Year’s, and will be maintained by the Peru Youth Commission and town water and sewer department.

PLATTSBURGH — The Foundation of CVPH is rounding the final stretch of their annual fundraising effort.

The charitable arm of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital raised $260,000 last year, and aims to beat that goal by the end of the month.

“We are hoping to raise an additional $50,000 from the community in the next few weeks,” said Kerry Haley, executive director of the Foundation of CVPH. A team of 50 campaign volunteers have been reaching out to their contacts for support. All donations to the health network will stay in the community.

Projects funded in the past year include aiding patients with travel costs for specialized care, funding hospital equipment and programs and the facilitation of an ongoing lecture and education series designed to promote community wellness.

Recent topics have been on mental health, orthopedics and lung cancer.

One program sees SUNY Plattsburgh students working with local third and fourth grade girls on workshops designed >> See CVPH Fundraising | pg. 15

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Champlain Centre losing more stores early next year Hallmark, Purse Party among departing retailers

By Teah Dowling

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PLATTSBURGH — Several stores have announced they will be leaving the Champlain Centre after the holiday season.

Hallmark will be leaving the end of January, and Purse Party have announced they will leave in February, according to mall officials.

Earlier this year, the mall lost Sears and Aeropostale. Those storefronts, along with the former Burger King, have yet to be filled.

Across the county, shopping centers have struggled to remain occupied in the wake of shifts in the industry, including the growth of online shopping.

But the Champlain Centre team is not planning to throw in the towel just yet.

“Retail will change for sure,” General Manager Alan Fortine said. “But people seem to be getting excited about this mall again and that gives me hope.”

CORPORATIONS GOING UNDER

For the past few years, Champlain Centre has been experiencing a high turnover rate of retailers.

“I don’t think it’s due to the weakness of Champlain Centre,” Fortine said. “The reasons go way above this mall.”

Retailers like Aeropostale and Hallmark are facing broader financial struggles, he said.

Hallmark has not officially announced how many of its stores will close next year, but there’s been several reports of closures throughout the country for the past few years.

Hallmark PR reps could not be reached by the time this story went to print on Tuesday.

Both Sears and Aeropostale have shut down hundreds of stores throughout the country this year alone after filing for bankruptcy.

Several other corporations like Target and Best Buy have closed stores as well.

There’s no indication from both companies on whether Plattsburgh will be affected, according to their websites.

Fortine said he’s determined to make sure the mall doesn’t go under if that happens.

MAKING NECESSARY CHANGES Fortine said Champlain Centre officials are currently in the process of bringing in new businesses for next year.

So far, Pinch or Pound, a candy store from Lake Placid, and Kids Zone, a space filled with bouncy houses, have opened.

Fan Zone, a business solely for sporting fans, opened on a temporary basis.

Sephora, a cosmetics store, will be making its way into J.C. Penney sometime next year.

There’s more coming, said Fortine, who declined to release additional information since no formal contracts have been signed.

“All we can say is that we’re seeking entities that aren’t already in Plattsburgh,” he said. “We’re pretty excited.”

Marketing Director Emily Moosmann said the mall aims to create more family-friendly events to boost visitation, including a party for the “Beauty and the Beast” film release, scheduled for March.

Working with more non-profit organizations and entertainment venues is another goal for 2017.

“We’re looking forward to doing more events next year,” Moosmann said. “We want to see ourselves more than just a shopping center, but a community space.”

CUSTOMER FEEDBACK Visitors had a mixed recreation to the current state of the mall.

Lisa Cramer, of Vermont, was visiting for the first time.

“Everything is in one spot,” said Cramer, who is 56. “They pretty much had everything I was looking for.”

Jessica Fuller, 21, expressed a dimmer outlook.

“Everything is closing and the stores that are coming in are places we can’t afford,” she said.

Plattsburgh resident Kailyn Vanvalkenburg said adding a discount store, like a Christmas Tree Shop, would be a great addition.

The 21-year-old also suggested bringing back some of the old stores, like Debs and Hot Topic.

Fuller recommended adding an indoor playground for children of all ages, along with a gluten free restaurant.

Other visitors, like 22-year-old James Segerstrong of Keeseville, didn’t have any suggestions on how to make the mall better.

“I just come here to see movies,” he said. “Besides that, there’s nothing that I want from here.”

Hallmark will be shutting down its doors toward the end of January. This will be staff member Amanda May’s last time working there during the Christmas season.

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Mooers to create war memorial Addition to Riverside Cemetery part of revitalization efforts

By Teah Dowling

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MOOERS — The town’s fallen soldiers may get their very own monument.

Last week, the Mooers town board greenlit a request to construct a war memorial in the Riverside Cemetery.

The memorial, spearheaded by the Beautification Committee, will honor the local soldiers who served the country and are buried in the area.

Beautification Committee Chair Scarlett Sample said this project has been in the works for the past four years.

“We wanted to find ways to dress up the area,” she said. “We thought this would be a great way to do that and honor our local heroes.”

The plans include transforming the front of the cemetery into a space filled with period plants and benches.

Four paths will lead into the center where a new statue, built by local sculptor Michael Reeves, will sit.

Reeves has already started working on the sculpture out of his home in Mooers.

The design will depict a citizen soldier.

The 5-foot figure, constructed from cement and marble powder, will be placed on top of a 8-foot pillar. Both will be placed on the center of a 12-foot diameter compass.

“It will be stunning once it’s completed,” said Reeves.

Along with the statue, Reeves is spearheading the overall revitalization of the cemetery.

The burial ground on Route 11 looks abandoned at first glance, with fading signage, overgrown foliage, crumbling infrastructure and broken gravestones.

The town is currently gathering cost estimates for all the improvements and applying for a grant from the state Division of Cemeteries.

Reeves said he hopes the memorial will be completed

by Memorial Day.

Wreath contest winners announced CHAMPLAIN — Champlain announced the winners of their annual wreath contest last week. First place went to Ann and Scott Laughlin for “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Second place went to Alison Mandeville for “Charlottes Web.” Third place was a tie: Kelly Morrison’s “Harry Potter” and the Champlain Telephone Company’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”

Champlain announces holiday decor winners CHAMPLAIN — Champlain recently announced the winners of their holiday home decor contest. Winners are: Judy Baker, at 105 South St., for “Best Nighttime Display.” Carol Favreau at 739 Prospect St. for “Best Daytime Display.” Ed and Debbie Hicks at 1 Maple St. for “Best Overall Display.”

Organizers recognized Prospect Street for “Best Participation,” Canal Street for “Most Improved” and Ron and Judy Gregoire at 23 South St.

Local sculptor Michael Reeves, who’s overseeing the cemetery revitalization, present the actual-sized head of the cement sculptor of a citizen soldier.

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Champlain exploring clean energy options

Village officials looking to help the environment by making changes

By Teah Dowling

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CHAMPLAIN — The village is considering to make a difference by becoming a Clean Energy Community.

The NYSERDA-sponsored initiative is a way to get New York communities to implement clean energy actions and help improve the environment.

Trustee Janet McFetridge asked the board last week to con-

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Here is Cheech... a lovely, older cat looking for a new beginning.

She is a 12-year-old brown domestic short hair tiger kitty, who arrived Nov. 10.

Cheech is a lovely lady who is looking for a place to call home. Her beloved owner could no longer care for himself and had to move where he would be safe. Unfortunately, he wasn’t able to take his cats with him. Cheech is very agile and she seems to be in good health. She is a shy and quiet cat and is used to being in a quiet home. She really adored her people and lived well with another cat. Cheech is now spayed, is current on vaccinations and has tested negative for FeLV/FIV. I’d like to say that Cheech is acclimating well to life in the colony, but I can’t. She is starting to get a bit stressed out and we are hoping that she really finds a home soon. Older cats need homes too! Kittens are cute and cuddly and adorable...but... they are also very destructive and a bit crazy. Adult cats are

sider joining. The board agreed unanimously to continue discussions and gather more information.

To be eligible, the board must successfully complete four out of 10 of NYSERDA’s listed actions to help improve New York communities.

Right now, the village is leaning toward adopting a policy to report the energy use of buildings and training up to four officials in energy code best practices.

Village officials also want to focus on solar energy by updating the zoning laws to include the installation of ground and rooftop solar panels.

“It’s a smart way to save some money for the village and promote clean energy at the same time,” said McFetridge.

McFetridge put solar panels on her rooftop in September as part of the Solarize the Adirondack Coast Campaign, an initiative designed to make investing in solar power easier and more affordable for residents in Clinton and northern Essex counties.

“It was quite an investment,” she said. “But it’s worth it in the long run.”

McFetridge declined to comment how much money was put toward the panels because she didn’t want to disclose personal info. But she did say the investment will pay for itself in future savings.

The Peru Free Library went solar in 2009. Since then, the

library has not paid one electric bill, said Library Director Becky Pace.

The village also discussed tackling other projects to save future funds, like switching all street lights over to LED. Schuyler Falls is already in the process of making this change.

Supervisor Rick Potiker said the town plans on creating a resolution for next spring to gather prices on how much this switch would cost.

The town currently pays around $30,000 for electricity each year. Potiker said LED lights would drop that expense by about 80 percent.

“Over time,” he said, “electric bills will drop too.”

Potiker said while this change isn’t part of the Clean Energy Communities Program, he plans to look into the offering more.

Upon successful completion, participating municipalities will receive designation from the state and be eligible to apply for grants for future clean energy projects.

“We’re all trying to be environmentally conscious now,” Mayor Greg Martin said. “This program is a great way to start.”

Further discussion, along with a possible presentation, will take place during the next Champlain village board meeting on Jan. 9 at 6:30 p.m.

so much more mellow and are less apt to tear stuff up because they’re pretty much over that stuff. This lovely cat is a so nice, mellow and is just needing a kind hearted person to take her in. She has tons of love to give to her person... All she needs is a chance...

Here is Lil’ Bit... a sweet but needy little bit of sass and vinegar looking for a new beginning.

He is a tan dachshund mix, who arrived Dec. 3.

Lil’ Bit is a delightful and dapper gentleman. This little guy was rescued by Elmore SPCA back in 2014 and jumped from home to home. Consequently, Lil’ Bit is now staring to resource guard and is very sad his humans are away all day. Lil’ Bit was neutered the first time he was accepted into Elmore SPCA and we are going to make him current on vaccinations and have the him vet checked soon. Lil’ Bit wasn’t a fan of other animals when he was originally at Elmore SPCA. He is a lover with his human and really does have a ton of love to give.

This “little guy” is actually very overweight and needs to lose around five pounds. He would enjoy a home where he will be the center of attention and where he doesn’t have to share any space with kids. Lil’ Bit might be the dog you are looking for.

His people have noted that he is very tidy and clean. He is a lover and enjoys just lounging on his human’s lap.

• Worship in The norThern Tier •

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

Pastor John Kehoe, 802-796-3055.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday Anticipated Mass, 4 p.m.

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

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

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

Sunday Worship Time: 10:50 a.m.

Children’s Youth Ministries: Call for schedule.

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

Wednesday Night 7 p.m.

(518) 236-5330.

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

Anticipated Saturday Mass, 4 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

York 12979. Telephone 518-297-6529.

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

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

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

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

Tuesday; Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

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Boreas Ponds subject of latest entry in guidebook series “12 Adventures on New State Lands” introduces readers to the former Finch Pruyn tract, among other new purchases

By Pete DeMola

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NORTH HUDSON — The latest in a series of guidebooks by a local author has offered an early look at Boreas Ponds.

“12 Adventures on New State Lands” introduces visitors to the former Finch Pruyn holdings.

Purchased by the state last May, the parcel is nearing the end of a classification process that will govern recreational uses of the 20,578-acre tract, which is now open to the public for the first time in a century under an interim plan.

Other recent purchases include the Essex Chain Lakes, OK Slip Falls, and long stretches of the Hudson River, making a total of about 60,000 acres.

Author Phil Brown did much of the legwork for the project while exploring the parcels for Adirondack Explorer, the outdoor magazine he edits.

As the state would purchase a parcel, Brown would explore the lands and craft an article.

The pocket-sized guide, which details 12 trips, was born from the writer’s desire to share his experiences with others.

Each entry contains easy-to-understand text accompanied by photos, illustrated maps, GPS coordinates and bits of trivia.

For instance, loggers used to yell “OK slip!” as a warning when releasing logs from OK Slip Pond into a wooden flume that carried them toward the Hudson River.

The OK Slip Falls was officially opened to the public in 2014.

The three-mile hike is relatively easy and leads to one of the Adirondack Park’s most iconic waterfalls, Brown said.

“It’s a fairly short hike to a spectacular waterfall,” Brown said.

From there, guests can link to a hike along the Hudson River.

“12 Adventures” is the fourth in the Adirondack Explorer guidebook series.

Unlike the others, which have focused on daytrips in Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, Old Forge and Keene Valley, this is the first entry that branches out from a specific town.

Outings are spread out around Indian Lake, Newcomb, North Hudson and other locations in the central Adirondacks, collectively known as the Five Towns.

The 64-page guide covers a wide range of recreational opportunities, including paddling, cross-country skiing, mountain biking and rock climbing.

Difficulty levels range from family-treks to itineraries designed for experienced visitors.

Each book in the series is designed to be accessible and affordable, Brown said, citing their size and $9.75 price tag.

The series also helps to steer people to less-used trails, thereby helping to disperse use and reduce overcrowding of some of the Adirondack Park’s most popular places, including destinations in the High Peaks that have seen visitation double in the past decade.

The state closed the Boreas Ponds deal in May, and it’s expected to be the final in a series of large state land acquisitions.

As a result, Brown has noticed an increase in interest surrounding the parcel.

“It was a fun project,” Brown said. “I certainly enjoyed doing these trips and letting other people know about them.”

“12 Adventures on New State Lands” is available online at adirondackexplorer.org and at bookstores across the Adirondack Park. The Adirondack Explorer is also offering the new book free to those who buy the other three books in the series, a $29.25 deal.

OK Slip Falls is an iconic Adirondack waterfall.

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Wanted: Bold, determined and strong women The Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York extending call for annual Women of Distinction awards

By Pete DeMola

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PLATTSBURGH — The girl scouts are looking for superheroes.

Only strong and determined women need apply.

The Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York is extending their call for nominations for the 2017 Women of Distinction awards.

The awards are open to women in Clinton, Essex, Franklin and Hamilton counties.

The annual ceremony is designed to honor local women who serve as positive role models for young girls.

“We know that there are a lot of fantastic women out there that may go unnoticed for their hard work, determination and leadership,” said Nikki Hilchey, staff liaison for the event at Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York.

Many women who are leaders in their fields credit Girl Scouts with helping them to build the set of skills that paved their road to success, Hilchey said.

Honorees are awarded for their “strength of character, dedicated community service, emphasis on lifelong learning, along with their dedication to fostering selfconfidence and leadership skills in others.”

“These are women who have had an impact in community service, trailblazers or leaders in the careers — or who have done both,” Hilchey said.

Between two and six women are honored each year in four categories: trailblazer, community leader, personal achievement and “Distinguished Leader of Tomorrow” for those between the ages of 17 and 21.

Occasionally, someone is honored with a lifetime achievement award.

Last year’s honoree was Edna Coonrod, of Willsboro.

Coonrod, a former town supervisor, has a lifetime track record of community service, co-founding Mountain Lake Services, among other programs.

“She’s just had an amazing impact on her community,” Hilchey said.

The organization has been holding events in different areas of the council, from Plattsburgh to Albany, since 1985.

Despite process in moving towards a more equitable society, gender gaps remain, said Hilchey, particularly in the STEM fields, which contain deep streaks of bias and prejudice.

“Women who have careers in STEM have faced some challenges that their male counterparts have not been facing,” Hilchey said.

Nominations will be accepted through Dec. 30.

Award-winners will be honored at a dinner in Plattsburgh in September 2017.

“I definitely think this event is very necessary for girls, and showing girls they have options for the future,” Hilchey said.

No prior Girl Scout affiliation is necessary for nominees.

For more info, contact Nikki Hilchey at 518-563-1560 x

307, or email her at events@gsneny.org. Visit the Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York website at gsneny.org.

The Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York is extending their call for nominations for the 2017 Women of Distinction awards.

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Christmas is hope

his time of year we all think about others and putting a smile on the faces of those we love. Many feel even happier when they can create that smile for a perfect stranger.

Giving and caring are the hallmarks of our nation.

Despite the often combative and competitive nature of people in the media spotlight these days, beneath the visible crust is a nation of everyday people, going about their lives doing the small things that make our nation special.

The holidays are all about hope, faith and love. It’s a time for giving and receiving, a time for friends and family and it’s a time to remember the true meaning of the season we’ve come to value. For many it’s about how a small child born in a manger over 2,000 years ago changed our world forever with a simple message.

We hear a lot these days about apostasy, which is the term given to people turning away from any religious affiliation. For years we’ve heard the cry about the commercialization of Christmas and the effect it was having on the reason for the season.

The reality of life and religion can not be classified by terms or affiliations. Jesus made it very clear. Religion is all about how we care for each other and how we take care of those who are in need. He didn’t care what you called yourself, your state of life nor your position in society. In his eyes, all were equal.

Religion is more about what’s in your heart and how you conduct your life which is why this is a season for all men and women of goodwill; Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, Atheist or Agnostic.

Practicing an organized faith works perfectly for some Americans, but at the end of time we will all be judged not by our affiliation but by how we each conducted our affairs here on earth.

Gifting friends and family, treating them with respect throughout the year is important but how you choose to treat and respect the perfect strangers you come across says more about who you are than anything else you do.

On behalf of the Sun Community News & Printing staff and family I would like to wish you, your family and your community a very joyous and safe holiday, a prosperous new year and the wish that we are all granted lives of joy, peace and most importantly hope.

May God bless us one and all.

Dan Alexander may be reached at dan@suncommunitynews.com.

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A ‘common sense compromise’ to the Boreas classification

W

e took the opportunity over the last two weeks to meet with the two big stakeholders and listen to their reasoned arguments regarding the classification of the 20,578-acre Boreas Ponds Tract in the Essex County town of North Hudson.

While other media outlets were quick to make snap endorsements laden with misinformation, we felt it was our responsibility as the newspaper of record around the Boreas Tract to carefully study the facts.

We decided to let the public hearings play out, talk to those with the most to gain or lose and write as many fact-based articles as possible before weighing in with our opinion.

We are now convinced that the Adirondack Park Agency should listen to local officials, residents, sportsmen and business owners and vote in favor of Alternative 1 — splitting the parcel evenly between a Wilderness and Wild Forest designation.

At the same time, we admit that many of the arguments made by BeWildNY have merit.

Therefore, after the classification, we advocate for a unit management plan that closely mirrors BeWild’s proposal, halting vehicular traffic at LaBier Flow, one mile from Boreas Ponds, but allowing the use of the existing roadways by paddlers, sportsmen and hikers accessing the parcel.

We like to call it the common sense compromise — and here’s why.

Not using the existing hard-packed gravel road between LaBier Flow and Boreas Ponds and instead creating a whole new route as BeWildNY suggests around an environmentally sensitive wetland simply makes no sense.

In fact, we would argue that paddlers entering and exiting LaBier Flow to cut down the trip and hikers trampling the pathway around will cause more environmental damage than those utilizing the roadway that was built to withstand 80,000-pound log trucks.

We’ve also seen where a Wilderness classification isn’t always the guardian angel some believe it is for protection of the backcountry.

At the same time, we believe concerns regarding the introduction of nonnatives and potential misuse of the area by young revelers and motorists are valid.

As has been proven in other management plans, halting traffic at a mile from a water body certainly helps keep trash from the water’s edge and trash fish from the water itself.

We are not going to even comment on the use of ATVs near the ponds or motorboats upon them because we agree with Access in its contention that — aside from the use of zero emission electric motors — were never proposed.

The fact is ATVs aren’t currently allowed on any state Forest Preserve land — for disabled use or otherwise — and arguments from environmental groups that they “just might” be allowed here in the future under a Wild Forest classification aren’t valid.

Under that assumption no Wild Forest should have been allowed anywhere inside the Blue Line for fear that ATVs would run rampant.

From our perspective, the DEC frowns as much on ATV use as BeWildNY does, so to halt anything but foot traffic between LaBier Flow and Boreas for this reason — thus shuttering it to all but one user group — seems pretty narrow minded.

BeWildNY is right when they contend that hikers spend money in local communities, but so do other user groups. From an economic perspective, local business owners are right when they say they should not be excluded.

We are also not convinced that the nearly inaudible hum of an electric boat motor will ruin anyone’s Adirondack experience but, they, too can be ditched under the unit management plan if they are just too thorny an issue.

Mike Duggan, a disabled sportsman from Lake Luzerne, enjoys a ride on his motorized wheelchair into the Boreas Ponds tract on the road between LaBier Flow and the dam at the ponds. The Sun Editorial Board is proposing keeping this road open to the disabled as well as mountain bikers and horses, but closing it a mile from the ponds to vehicular traffic.

Then, like entryways such as the fire trail into the St. Regis Canoe Area and the gravel road into the nearby Santanoni Preserve, the road to Boreas should be opened to at minimum horses and wagons, mountain bikers, DEC workers and backcountry EMS personnel.

How far people will be allowed to go around the ponds can also be worked out in the unit management plan, channeling travel to the roads that can best support it.

The unit management plan is also a living document, which can be tweaked and altered as circumstances change and are evaluated by DEC personnel.

BeWildNY argues that the shoreline is not conducive to camping, but we believe appropriate locations for lean’tos and camping sites can and should be located. The former site of the Finch Pruyn executive cabin is a glowing example.

Plans should then be drawn up and trails built so these areas can be used by mountain bikers in the summer and crosscountry skiers in the winter, adding a welcomed, unique use of the region that will undoubtedly draw more users than hiking alone.

We also agree with BeWildNY that additional mountain biking opportunities in and around Ragged Mountain, as well as utilizing the former Frontier Town theme park property as a gateway to the region should all be explored.

As for access by the disabled — it again seems the utilization of the nearly perfectly flat existing road over the costly and time-consuming construction of a new trail through the mountainous terrain is a no-brainer.

Lastly, we agree with BeWildNY that the best place to locate a snowmobile trail is to the south, where it will connect communities and strengthen local economies. Snowmobilers want destinations; hotels, restaurants and taverns, not closed loops that end where they began.

The public comment period ends on Dec. 30. Consider this our official statement.

But whatever shakes out, we agree with both groups that the process has really demonstrated the sincere love that people have for the Adirondack Park.

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ZoningÊ lawÊ Ô deservesÊ yourÊ supportÕ To the Editor: On Nov. 15, the Elizabethtown Town Board held a public hearing on a local law amending a law that implemented zoning within the geographic boundaries of the former Village of Elizabethtown. Over many years the existing zoning law has gone largely unenforced. The proposed local law is a vast improvement over the existing law and should be more easily enforced if the town undertakes to enforce it.

The proposed local law does not enlarge the geographic area to which it applies. The majority of the changes address the definitions that apply to the different parts of the law, addresses new uses not in existence when the original was enacted, new lighting and sign provisions and the forms required for various projects. These definitions will enable the residents, the planning board and the zoning board to make well-reasoned decisions on zoning issues. However, key to success of any zoning law is the role of the code enforcement officer. Every New York town must have a code enforcement officer, whether or not it has a zoning law. Every town must have a code enforcement officer to enforce the New York Uniform Building and Fire Protection Code, a state law.

Where a town has a zing law, the code enforcement officer ordinarily is the person appointed to enforce that zoning law. In the proposed law, the zoning enforcer is called the “local administrator.” The code enforcement officer is appointed by the town board but the town board does not control the code enforcement officer, although the town board sets the hours, duties and wages of the code enforcement officer and can fire the code enforcement officer. The code enforcement officer is otherwise an independent officer. Likewise, neither the planning board nor the zoning board controls the code enforcement officer. Ordinarily, the code enforcement officer makes all of the decisions regarding both the New York Uniform Building Code and the zoning law unless the zoning law provides otherwise. The code enforcement officer may consult with the planning board as needed. While the town board does not control the code enforcement officer, it is likewise so that the town board does not control the planning board nor the zoning board of appeals. Like the code enforcement officer, the planning board and zoning board can be fired by the town board. Neither the town board nor the town supervisor can issue a building permit or a zoning permit.

At the recent public hearing there was some discussion of yet another layer of authority that would handle grievances residents may have with the code enforcement officer or the zoning board. State law now provides that these grievances will be decided by State Supreme Court. The prospect that existing law will be changed to accommodate the Town of Elizabethtown is too remote to even conceive. In any event, given that the town has had difficulty staffing the planning board and the zoning board (all volunteers,) who would staff the court?

It’s not going to happen and the town board would do well to get beyond that “non-issue.” State Supreme Court has for years handled thousands upon thousands of zoning issues originating in all towns throughout the state. It can easily handle those originating in Elizabethtown.

State Supreme Court is a “local” court and has original plenary jurisdiction of all cases and controversies recognized by law. Every county has one or more assigned Supreme Court Justice.

To properly understand the interplay of the two functions of the code enforcement officer/local administrator, one must keep in mind that the terms “permit” or “building permit” do not always have the same meaning. For example, a permit issued representing compliance of the plans for the construction/ renovation of a building for Fire Code purposes does not necessarily mean that the construction/renovation complies with the zoning law. That is, a building permit issued persuant to the Fire Code does not mean that the building/renovation meets the zoning code requirements for lot size, setbacks, or use for a particular purpose, etc. Likewise, a zoning permit does not necessarily mean that the method of construction is safe under the fire code. A combined permit would be required to properly reflect compliance with both laws.

The proposed local deserves your support.

Jim Dawson Elizabethtown

TrumpÊ presidencyÊ lessonÊ inÊ constitutionalÊ law To the Editor: The recent election may be controversial, but it has raised civic awareness. Fundamentally, we’ve learned why philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle were so wary of democracy. They influenced our founding fathers, who also feared the brutes outvoting the citizens, and thus opted for a constitutional republic.

Our nation, at least parts of it, matured to the point of beginning a rational discussion about alternative economic systems such as socialism, and — as the government continues to disappoint — anarchism.

Others embrace fascism.

In addition to learning about philosophy, we’re getting quite an education on constitutional and statutory law. The incoming president is far more effective at teaching constitutional law than the outgoing one, who claimed to be a former law professor. His main opponent only got us up to speed on safeguarding classified information (18 U.S. Code § 793), but that’s about it. Trump has eclipsed two attorneys, Obama and Clinton in his ability to personally demonstrate practical law to the masses.

Trump’s bizarre actions and innumerable conflicts of interest provided us with a working knowledge on parts of the Constitution many of us ignored, such as the Emoluments Clause (Article I, Section 9). We’ve also learned the racist history behind the electoral college (Article II). That’s the institution whose “faithless electors” can redeem the republic as intended — but tragically won’t.

We’re suddenly revisiting, via local government’s rejection of immigrant bullying, the notion of Federal Nullification (10th Amendment). With the nomination of a recently retired Marine general — nicknamed Mad Dog — for Secretary of Defense, we’ve been tragically schooled on the importance of civilian control of the military (Article I).

With just one tweet, we’ve revisited two landmark Supreme Court cases. The first was Texas v. Johnson, affirming 1st Amendment rights, even for flag burners. The second was Afroyim v. Rusk, in which the court found that involuntarily revoking citizenship violates the 14th Amendment.

Another lesson we’ve learned the hard way involves the Takings Clause in the 5th Amendment. Trump’s abuse of eminent domain, vividly illustrated in a countersuit, should have alienated conservatives. A widower in NJ counter-sued Trump because he cajoled the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority to offer one-quarter of the market value for her house — to build a limousine parking lot. Trump lost the suit. Mr. Trump’s “100 percent support” for the notorious Kelo v. New London Supreme Court decision, with every conservative judge dissenting (and 80 percent of the public), is revolting, especially for a Republican.

Listening to infuriated voters on the West Coast provides a sound knowledge of State secession (Article 1, Section 10). Boy, are they angry out there. And, desperately searching for a non-extremist, the 54 percent who voted against Trump have reacquainted themselves with presidential succession (Article II, Section 1, 20 and 25th Amendments). Opponents are dusting off the impeachment process (Article I, Section 2). You know things are bad when Pence looks moderate.

After that ill-advised Taiwan call, even archaic laws, such as the Logan Act (18 USC § 963), are routinely discussed. The buzz over Trump’s son-in-law getting an administration appointment reacquainted us with 5 USC § 3110 - Employment of Relatives.

Wow, this is a whole semester of material, and we didn’t even mention tax evasion. What an education — it’s a tuition-free Trump University!

The Donald even enlightened us on what isn’t in the Constitution, such as Article 12 ... which he ignorantly vowed to defend. Selfless courage from the man who fought for five draft deferments during the Vietnam War. Frank Pagano Jay

IÕ mÊ 90:Ê BoreasÊ PondsÊ tripÊ isÊ onÊ myÊ bucketÊ list To the Editor: With all the publicity on the Boreas Pond area, my mind travels back in time to the early and mid-1930s.

At that time, Finch and Pruyn Lumber Co. had some very active logging in progress in that area.

I was somewhere between eight and 10 years old.

My father, Henry Savarie, was a foreman for the logging company. I spent a good deal of my summer vacations in the camp with him. Even though that is over 80 years ago, I have vivid memories of the camps, the buildings, the lumberjacks and the life in the lumber woods.

At that time, the product was four foot pulpwood being harvested for the mill in Glens Falls. The trees, mostly spruce and balsam, were felled in spring and the bark stripped from them where they lay. About June, when the trees no longer peeled easily, the activity shifted to the sawing the tree lengths into four foot logs.

These were piled and scaled and waited for the winter skidding season when they were drawn to the rivers and again waited for the return of spring and the river drives. This was the age of hand tools and horses.

There were no chainsaws or mechanized skidders.

I have strong memories of the food provided and some of the cooks. Sam LeMay was the main cook in Camp 1. Steak and pie were standard items for breakfast.

In addition to Camp 1, which was accessible by car, my dad also had the responsibility for Camp 1A — which was a couple of miles off the road, and Camp 1B, which I recall was located at Boreas Pond. It might be possible that this is the building that still stands.

At this point in time I find myself, a veteran, 90 years old with a revisit to the Boreas Ponds area looming large on my bucket list. What do you think my chances are?

Robert Savarie Olmsteadville

MedicalÊ assistanceÊ alsoÊ offeredÊ inÊ Elizabethtown,Ê PortÊ Henry To the Editor: I want to thank Pete Demola for his great article on our medical assistance program. I wanted to offer one clarification. The medical assistance program will also consider applications from Port Henry and the immediate area as well as Elizabethtown and the local area there.

Thank you for your great coverage and help as we seek to assist people with this program for medically necessary travel.

Pastor Tom Smith, Westport Federated Church

DisappointedÊ withÊ AccessÊ proposal To the Editor: I was disappointed in some of the arguments for classification of the Boreas Ponds put forward by Access the Adirondacks in your recent article, “Access the Adirondacks opens up on Boreas.” Hamilton County Supervisor Bill Farber was typically sensible when he stated “People making a flawed argument doesn’t make a flawed argument right.” The idea that motorized access is the best thing for local towns, as opposed to a “restrictive” Wilderness classification, is old, tired, and virtually evidence-free.

Putting aside the fact that the Adirondacks already offer access to every form of recreation imaginable, it’s empirical fact that access alone is not the economic salvation some say it is. It’s also empirical fact that Wilderness is a huge draw. Witness the surging use of High Peaks trailheads, up 30% or more in the last few years, versus declining use of the Essex Chain, where greater access triumphed to the economic benefit of almost no one. Or consider Blue Mountain Lake, where access is at a maximum, yet the hamlet struggles.

One might look no further than Lake Placid, Keene or Keene Valley to see the draw of Wilderness combined with amenities to support hikers, campers and skiers. Access downplays the robustness of the Keene area (where I live), saying it benefits from tourists driving to Lake Placid, not from its proximity to Wilderness. That’s false on its face – try parking at the Garden some time. But even so, does it occur to Access how many people pass Exit 29 at North Hudson to get to Keene, Lake Placid and more? North Hudson is considerably closer to New York City, Boston and Montreal than other High Peaks Wilderness gateways.

Let’s put some amenities there and grab a share of the exploding demand for Wilderness experiences.

Last year the Adirondack Association of Towns & Villages commissioned a survey of more than 300 students graduating from North Country colleges, to see how the Adirondacks were viewed as a place to pursue a career. These are the very people our local communities should covet. Results were encouraging: almost 70 percent said they would consider starting post-college life here. Why? When asked the top things they liked about the Adirondacks, 93% said the natural beauty and open space. Only 68% said outdoor recreational opportunities.

I teach statistics: 93% in a survey is almost unheard of. Maybe we should be paying less attention to old, tired arguments and more attention to these students and to the clear evidence that protected Wilderness is a powerful draw.

Pete Nelson Co-founder, Adirondack Wilderness Advocates Keene

CORRECTIONS Because of a production problem, the name of the author of last week’s guest viewpoint did not appear. The editorial was written by Katharine M. Preston, of Essex, NY. Due to an editing error, the article “Tethering law sparks concerns” (Dec. 17 edition) incorrectly said the new law will regulate the use of leashes. The law applies to tethers — not leashes.

A time of Giving Where are you Christmas?

Teah Dowling Reporter

L

ast week, I spent three hours filling out cards for my coworkers, each one containing a different handwritten message.

My hand felt numb and what else to say became scarce after card number 40. I didn’t give up and filled out 20 more.

Earlier this week, I handed out those cards personally.

I know a majority of them will end up in the garbage and a few will wind up on a refrigerator.

But that doesn’t matter.

Christmas isn’t about recognition or getting something back in return.

Christmas is about giving, caring about someone enough to think about them during this time of joy and love.

These gestures don’t have to be big or cost money. They just need to come from the heart.

I’ve noticed that people today are caught up more in the price tag than the gift itself.

Adults spend hundreds of dollars to try to shower people in gifts and expect even more in return.

Kids demand their parents for video games and tablets. Santa’s toys are becoming obsolete.

When I was younger, my grandfather used to give me $100 to buy Christmas presents for my fairly large family of 10.

My grandfather used to always tell me, “It’s not about the cost of each gift, but the thought you put behind it.”

I remember buying my grandfather’s favorite candy: peach blossoms.

Each large bag cost $2 and only lasted him one night, but he loved every bite.

I made handmade coupons for my mom for a free car washing or dinner. She still enjoys getting them every year.

Everything I give comes from the heart and that’s what Christmas is all about: Love.

Try not to forget that this holiday season.

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Teah Dowling is a reporter with Sun Community News. Reach her at teah@suncommunitynews.com.

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EyE On THE ARTS

Making Resolutions

I

t’s time again to ring in another new year.

With each new year comes a fresh opportunity to realign priorities. Most call this making resolutions.

Despite the flack you may get from the more pessimistic types, who say that making resolutions does nothing, I would argue that resolutions do have value; if only by clearing up the fog in one’s mind and setting up a clear path.

Someone recently told me that despite everything that has happened this year, it’s important to realize that not everything need land on your shoulders. Happiness — or contentedness, at least — is most easily achieved through forward motion and trust.

I think this is a great approach to life, as well as New Year’s resolutions: despite everything, move forward. If you stumble here, miss something there, keep moving toward your goal. Don’t get discouraged by discontinuity or setbacks. Trust that things will, eventually, be okay.

Most importantly: don’t get discouraged by the status quo of your life. Life may seem easier while weaving your way through habitual ruts, but every person can benefit from taking a new path once in a while.

But before you forge a new path, there is New Year’s Eve. Take a moment to celebrate where you’ve been, before you get on to where you’re going. Here are a few suggestions: Plattsburgh’s Five1Eight club will host their annual New Year’s Eve bash from 9 p.m. on. DJ Distant Planet and DJ Stevie B will provide the music. Tickets are $10 in advance and include express entry, champagne toast and party favors. For more information, call 534-2596 or email rsvp@ five1eightnightclub.com.

Kimberly LeClaire, the Plattsburgh Home Team and Asa Morris and the Mess will perform at Plattsburgh’s historic Monopole bar on New Year’s Eve. The first set is slated for 10 p.m. Organizers say there will be free party favors and champagne specials. For more information, call 563-2222.

Pasquale’s Restaurant and Bar in Peru will host a New Year’s Eve celebration from 10 p.m. on.

Nighthawk will perform, with a free champagne toast, appetizers and door prizes throughout the night. Tickets cost $25. For more information, call 643-0799.

Also on New Year’s Eve, Morrisonville’s Fuzzy Ducks bar will host a party starting at 5 p.m. The dinner menu for the evening will include prime rib or chicken with sides. Tickets for dinner and festivities cost $35 per person or $60 per couple. For the guests who don’t want dinner, the doors will open at 9 p.m., and tickets will cost $20. On tap are performances by Time Pieces and the Plain Jane Band. For more information, call 645-0901.

The Deer’s Head Inn in Elizabethtown will host a New Year’s Eve party from 6-11 p.m. The inn will serve a four-course dinner and champagne toast. Tickets cost $55. Reservations are encouraged. For more information, call 873-6514.

King Neptune’s Pub in Lake George will host a New Year’s Eve party from 9 p.m. on. On tap is a performance by the Flip-N-Mickeys. The Flip-N-Mickeys are an Irish-style rock band from Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia. On New Year’s day, the Flip-N-Mickeys will perform again at noon, with Weird Science taking over at 3 p.m. For more information, call 668-2017 or visit kingneptunespub.com.

William Hale and the Stable Gentlemen will perform at Glens Falls’ 190 Grille + Cinema on New Year’s Eve. Admission is free. Doors open at 8 p.m. This event is ages 21+ only. For more information, visit the190grille.com.

The Garnet Hill Lodge in North River will put on a dinner buffet and New Year’s Eve party from 7 p.m. to half past midnight.

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Organizers say that there will be live music from 9 p.m. on, and a champagne toast at midnight. For more information, call 2512444.

North Creek’s Barking Spider bar will host their second annual New Year’s Eve party starting at 8 p.m. “One Smooth” DJ will provide the tunes. For more information, call 251-9911.

BarVino in North Creek will host a New Year’s Eve party with a vintage feel from 7 p.m. to midnight. All night a DJ will spin vinyl from partygoers’ personal collections. For more information, 251-5533.

If you’re looking for a night away on New Year’s Eve, the Merrill Magee Inn in Warrensburg has the celebration for you. From 9:30 p.m. on, the Inn will host a party complete with charcuterie, cheese boards and champagne. The Jonathan Newell Band will perform. After the party, the Inn will have special New Year’s rates — $169 for a room and tickets to the party, $199 for a room, $75 toward dinner and the party, and $235 for everything. If you only want to attend the party, tickets are $20 each.

For more information, visit merrillmagee.com or call 260-7729.

Local hard rock band Beyond Driven will perform at Warrensburg’s Ashes Pub & Grill on New Year’s Eve. The party starts at 9 p.m. For more information, visit ashespub.com or call 5044355.

A New Year’s Eve party will be thrown at the Woodsmens Tavern & Grill in Tupper Lake from 8 p.m. on. Organizers say there will be “music, food, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight.” For more information, call 359-3660.

The Ticonderoga Teen Center will host their fifth annual New Year’s Eve “lock-in” this year. Tickets are $25 per person and includes all night adult supervision, bus transportation, all night activities, dinner and snacks, breakfast, and beverages. Drop off is at 8 p.m., pick up at 8 a.m. For more information, call 503-5136.

Lake Placid’s Smoke Signals will host their blowout New Year’s Eve extravaganza from 9 p.m. on.

Nik and the Nice Guys will perform. Tickets are $10. For more information, or to reserve a ticket, call 523-2271.

First Night Saranac Lake will return on New Year’s Eve with events from 6 p.m. to midnight.

Kicking off the evening are performances by Stephen Gratto at Harrietstown Town Hall, Upstate Rubdown at Elks Club, Hot Flannel at St. Luke’s, Morning People at First United Methodist, Jim Griebsch at First Presbyterian, Jeff Boyer at Saranac Lake Free Library and Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir at St. Bernard’s, all at 6 p.m. Ringing in the New Year are the Blind Spots at Harrietstown Town Hall, Caravan of Thieves at Pendragon Theatre and the Biscuit Rollers at Elks Club, all at 11 p.m. For a full schedule, visit firstnightsaranaclake.org. www.suncommunitynews.com/A&Efor the latest events

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Pictured: Caravan of Thieves will perform at First Night Saranac Lake on New Year’s Eve.

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Iconic Christmas display returns for its 51st year

Tradition began as a way to bond with kids, and it continues as a regional attraction Elizabeth Izzo

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PLATTSBURGH — In the last 51 years, Plattsburgh has changed a lot.

The city has elected 10 different mayors. The Plattsburgh Air Force Base, one of the country’s oldest military outposts, closed down. Countless businesses have come and gone. The Santa Claus figure that once sat atop a B-47 airplane on base now sits in a chimney on the ground.

But one thing has remained the same, even after all these years: The Luck Family Christmas display at the corner of Broad St. and Sanborn Ave. This year marks the 51st anniversary of that Christmas display, built lovingly by residents Sherman and Jackie Luck.

According to Jackie Luck, who is now nearing 90 years old, the tradition began as something fun to do with their children.

“It just started with a few Christmas lights,” said Luck.

Over time, the display grew bigger and bigger, eventually including the crown jewel of the local landmark — a motorized Santa Claus that climbs up and down the Luck’s chimney.

The now-famous attraction was created in the late 1960s, when the Lucks partnered with their children, Tom and Ellen Fleming, to create the spectacle. Now the display takes weeks to put up, with Sherman Luck beginning the process in November.

“I have traveled to many places throughout the USA and have met many people who have been to Plattsburgh once or twice who remember the image [of the Luck house] because they saw it when they were just a kid,” wrote Nichole BraultKivlehan, the Lucks’ granddaughter, on Facebook. “It’s amazing how these four people made a childhood vision come to life.”

Jackie says that though it’s been decades since they first put up the display, it still draws crowds every year.

“We have people drive by all the time with their kids. Some people stop and take a photo,” said Jackie. “We even have people calling and asking us in November: ‘When is it going up?’”

Plattsburgh residents took to social media to reminisce about the display.

“We can remember having our parents take us by this display when we went as children to see all the Christmas lights.

Now we are so happy to take our children and grandchildren to see them,” said Plattsburgh resident Carol Rennell, on Facebook. “Our three children and families live out of the area and can’t wait to come to Plattsburgh to see [the Luck display] every year they are here. So happy to have Sherm and Jackie live around the corner from us. We walk by it every day it is up!”

“Totally awesome sight every year!” Shari Ryan wrote.

“Now it’s officially Christmas!”

Samantha Bryn wrote: “We always drove by this house on Christmas eve looking at the lights and it was always so exciting. Loved it and still do!”

Though the Lucks’ motorized Santa is out of commission this year — electrical issues, necessitating a special part to be shipped from out West — the lights will still turn on at the same time every afternoon: 4 o’ clock sharp.

Luck says that she and her husband always thought they would stop putting up the display once their children had grown.

“But now we have grandchildren that come around to see it,” said Luck. “They love it. So I guess we’ll continue for a few more years at least.”

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NCCSÊ makesÊ mostÊ of Ê theirÊ shotÊ againstÊ top-rankedÊ Pelham Last-second call from Beekmantwon give Cougars chance to play state’s finest

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CHAMPLAIN — It was a usual, calm Saturday morning for coach Scott Lafountain and the rest of the Northeastern Clinton varsity boy’s hockey team Dec. 17.

Having played the day before, the members of the Cougars team were probably ready for a day of rest and relaxation.

That all changed around 11 a.m., when Lafountain received a call from Beekmantown coach Justin Frechette, saying one of the teams participating in the Beekmantown Hockey Tournament had backed out, and they were looking for a fill-in to take on Pelham, the defending state champion and top-ranked team in the state this season.

“We had a game that had fallen through against a team from Ontario on Thursday, and Justin knew that,” Lafountain said. “He called me and I started getting in touch with the team.”

With the exception of a couple players, the Cougars showed up to the Stafford Ice Arena in Plattsburgh, watching part of the Beekmantown game against Rye and preparing for their chance to take on the Pelicans.

“It’s a great chance for us to see Nick Rowe watches as his shot goes past the Pelham goalie, tying the NCCS Cougars with the top-ranked Pelicans 1-1 early in the first period. The Cougars lost, 7-1.

Photo by Keith Lobdkll where we are when going against the best in the state,” Lafountain said. “I After the game, Lafountain said the team crease and fired a backhanded show which seconds to give Pelham a 3-1 lead from which think, when the word got out, the boys were found its way past the glove hand of the Pel- they would not look back. In all, Hurd scored was able to take a lot away from the game excited to play.” against the top-ranked team in Division II, a ham goalie to tie the game, 1-1, just minutes four times in a 7-1 victory for the Pelicans.

At the opening of the first period, Pelham after the Pelicans score. Colby Boire also had Ryan Roberts started in net for the Cou- team they hope to have a chance to play again came out quick and scored on a goal by Ben an assist on the goal. gars and made 20 saves, with several big saves if they can advance through the sectional and Hurd, looking to pull away early.

The game remained tied throughout the re- coming in the first two periods while the regional tournaments next year, “This is a chance we wanted to make the mainder of the first period and well into the team was still in the game.

However, the Cougars were not going to go most out of,” Lafountain said. away quietly, as Nick Rowe took a pass from second before Hurd put the Pelicans on his Anthony Barcomb relieved Roberts later in Aidan LaValley, skated across the top of the shoulders and scored a pair of goals within 20 the game, making five total saves.

StateÊ athleticÊ commissionÊ partnersÊ withÊ NYSCOPBA LATHAM — The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) has announced a new partnership with the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA). Through the partnership NYSCOPBA will support championship events and be the official presenting sponsor of Captains Club, a student-athlete leadership development program.

“I am extremely excited for our association to partner with NYSOCBPA”, said Robert Zayas NYSPHSAA Executive Director. “The leadership of NYSOCBPA serves its membership with the same level of quality service that NYSPHSAA serves

its 785 member high schools. NYSOCBPA will certainly be a great partner of our association.”

NYSCOPBA represents over 30,000 New York State employees and retirees from the Security Services Unit. The Union was formed in May 1998 and since that time has provided superior representation to their membership under the independent and democratic model. The objectives are to improve the terms and conditions of employment, protect member contractual rights, provide high quality representation in the collective bargaining process, communicate effectively with their membership, achieve legislative gains, and to

promote the overall welfare of their members.

“NYSCOPBA is pleased to sponsor the New York State Public High School Athletic Association.”, Mike Powers, NYSCOPBA President said. “Beyond the spirited competition of playing high school sports it’s important to understand the values NYSPHSAA instills in its student athletes and NYSCOPBA is committed to supporting organizations that put our youth on the right path to success.”

The partnership is set to begin in December 2016 and will run through Fall 2018 Championships.

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We were there!

A recap of games covered by Sun Community News from the last week

Monday - Bowling PLATTSBURGH — The Peru Lady Indians also scored a 4-0 win, with theirs coming against the Lady Hornets. Kathryn Bowman had a 186 high game as part of a 491 series, while Briaunna Varno had a 386 series in then win.

The Hornets were led by Jessica Shaffer, who had the high game of the match with a 212. She also added a 205 game as she earned high series of the match with a 603.

In the boys match, Brett Ciolek rolled a 251 game to lead the Indians with a 573 series as they scored an 8-0 win over the Hornets. Arryn Clark contributed to the Indians’ cause with a 209 high game as part of a 559 series.

Like the girl’s match, it was the Hornets who had top individual honors, as Ryan Beebie had a 603 series.

Photos from these matches, covered by sports editor Keith Lobdell, can be found at mycapture.suncommunitynews.com.

PLATTSBURGH — It was a double header of bowling matches at North Bowl Lanes, as The Beekmantown Lady Eagles hosted Willsboro and Plattsburgh High hosted the Peru boy’s and girl’s squads Dec. 12.

For the Lady Eagles, who scored a 4-0 win over the Warriors, Kylie Hilborne read the wax right as she rolled a 243 high game as part of a 597 series. Alyza Agoney added a 548 series with a high game of 197, while Morgan Burnet had a 538 series with 208 high game.

The Warriors were led by Devi Lee, who had a high game of 203 as part of a 538 series.

Saranac’s Joe Hardway looks to complete the pin against his AuSable Valley opponent.

Photo by Jill Lobdell

Wednesday - Wrestling

SARANAC — The Chiefs started off the CVAC regular season Dec. 14 with a 78-9 victory over the AuSable Valley Patriots.

The Chiefs opened with three wins by forefit, while Hunter Devins (99), Jordan Daniels (106), Alex Christman (126), Ben Scholtis (132), Andrew Rivera (138), Johnny Devins (145), (152) Jacob Nolan, (220) Joe Hardway and (285) Owen Rock each scored wins by pin for the Chiefs.

For the Patriots, Joe LeClair scored a 4-3 decision win over Chad Canning at 160, while Chance Lapier won by pin with one second remaining in the second quarter at 182.

Photos from this match, covered by photographer Jill Lobdell, can be found at mycapture.suncommunitynews.com.

Morgan Brunet had a 248 game as part of the 603 series for the Eagles, while Cheyanne Reeves had a 207 game as part of a 602 series. Kylie Hilborne had a 597 series. Jessica Shaffer had the top series for the Lady Hornets with a 499.

Mitchell Trost led the Eagles in the boy’s matches with a 195 high game as part of a 553 series, with Jacob Eldredge adding a 543 series (199) and Dylan Seymour adding a pair of 200-plus games in a 542 series.

For the Hornets, Dustin McKinley had a 517 series in the loss with a high game of 208.

Photos from these matches, covered by sports editor Keith Lobdell, can be found at mycapture.suncommunitynews.com.

PLATTSBURGH — The Saranac Chiefs were nearly perfect against the Northeastern Clinton Cougars Dec. 16, scoring a 7-1 victory in the boy’s match and a 4-0 win in the girl’s match.

Nick Pellerin had the high series for the event, rolling a high game of 243 as part of a 621 series for the Chiefs. Matt Fall added a 556 series, with a high game of 204. Gabe Sisco had the lone 200-plus game for the Coigars with a 203.

In the girl’s matches, Emily Verillo had a 203 game for the Chiefs, while the Cougars’ Sabrina Phair rolled a 201.

Photos from these matches, covered by sports editor Keith Lobdell, can be found at mycapture.suncommunitynews.com.

PLATTSBURGH — The Peru Indians scored wins in their boy’s and girl’s bowling matches against Chateaugay Dec. 16, a 5-3 win for the boy’s and a 4-0 win for the girl’s.

Kathryn Bowman had the top series of the night for the Indians, rolling a 253 high game as part of a 624 series for the Lady Indians. Aaryn Clark had a 615 series for the Boy’s, with Owen Paulson rolling a 508 series, Scott Brown a 483, Josh Trombley a 475 and Tom Dubay a 442.

For the girls, Marissa Bushey had a 478 series, with Madison Cragle rolling a 464, Alexis Mooney 445 and Leita Ciolek 445.

Photos from these matches, covered by sports editor Keith Lobdell, can be found at mycapture.suncommunitynews.com.

Beekmantown’s Christian Moura looks to drive past NCCS defender Rylee Hollister.

Photo by Jill Lobdell

Friday - Boys basketball

Jared Kalinowski of PHS looks to drive past Saranac’s Marcus Baisi Dec. 14.

Photo by Jill Lobdell

Wednesday - Boys basketball

PLATTSBURGH — A 20-9 run in the opening eight minutes of play gave the Plattsburgh High Hornets an advantage they would build on in a 78-49 win over the Saranac Chiefs Dec. 14.

Andrew Cutaiar led the offense output for the Hornets with 27 points, connecting on five three pointers in the win. Andrew Follmer added 13 points, while Mitch Senecal scored 11, Bailey Pombrio 9, Dan Piper 6, Ryan Courson 5, Jacob LaBounty 3 and Jared Kalinowski 2.

Nick Mather scored 16 points in the loss for the Chiefs, while Dylan Stoughton scored 6, Griffin Williams 6, Tyler Biasi 5, Dylan Clay 3, Noah Medley 3, Rory Patterson 2, Luke Maye 2 and Isaac Garman 2.

Photos from this game, covered by photographer Jill Lobdell, can be found at mycapture.suncommunitynews.com.

BEEKMANTOWN — The Northeastern Clinton Cougars jumped out to a 17-7 first quarter lead and did not look back in defeating the Beekmantown Eagles Dec. 16.

Zavion Beasley led the Cougars with 18 points in the game, while Rylee Hollister added 13 along with Michael McLeod.

Nick Duffy added 7 points.

For Beekmantown, Cris Arzola had 12 points in the loss, with Evan Burnell and Elliot Hurwitz each scoring 9 points.

Ryan Nelson scored 5 points and Keegan Munson added 4.

Photos from these matches, covered by photographer Jill Lobdell, can be found at mycapture.suncommunitynews.com.

Friday - Bowling PLATTSBURGH — The Beekmantown Eagles bowling teams took all the points up for grabs Dec. 16, earning an 8-0 win over the Plattsburgh High School boy’s team and a 4-0 win in the girl’s match.

Alyza Agoney was the top bowler amongst all the competitors, throwing a trio of 200-plus games (212, 231 and 242) as part of a 685 series, a career high for her and the top series of league play to date.

Matthew Maggy scored for the Beekmantown Eagles against Rye Dec. 17.

Photo by Keith Lobdell

Saturday - Boys hockey

BEEKMANTOWN — The Beekmantown Eagles were unable to score a win in their tournament, falling to Rye, 6-1, Dec. 17.

The game was the only one the Eagles played in the Beekmantown Tournament, as one team was unable to make the trip to Plattsburgh for the weekend.

Matthew Maggy scored the lone goal of the game for the Eagles, coming three minutes into the third period and assisted by linemates Christian Wawrzynski and Josh McCauley.

The two teams each had 26 shots on goal, with Cole Harvey making 20 saves.

Photos from this game, covered by sports editor Keith Lobdell, can be found at mycapture.suncommunitynews.com.

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down to $2.77 due to taking their sales tax as credit instead of cash.

Municipalities who have been taking sales tax revenue as credit will see an increase in taxes.

Taxes in Ausable, Chazy, Ellenburg and Plattsburgh taxes will increase by 3 cents.

Altona, Black Brook and Mooers will see an increase of about 4 cents.

The town of Dannemora will see the biggest jump by 5 cents.

The rises in these county tax rates are due to the loss in sales tax revenue.

SALES TAX REVENUE County Treasurer Kimberly Davis said she anticipates sales tax revenue to be at $51.6 million for the next year — a decrease of about $800,000 over this year.

Clinton County, which receives 65 percent of the income, will face a $590,000 cut. The amount divided up between the municipalities will decrease by $210,000.

The municipalities who receive credit payments will see an increase in taxes.

The ones who receive cash payments will see a drop in their revenues.

Zurlo said he didn’t have the amount loss for each municipality since the anticipated amount of revenues listed in last year’s budget came up short, leaving no correct numbers to be looked back on.

Sales tax revenue has been rapidly dwindling over the past few years primarily due to cheaper gas prices.

Instead of taxing by the gallon, the county taxes by the dollar, meaning when gas prices go down, so does revenue.

“History has shown that the gas prices tend to fluctuate,” Zurlo said. “It has traditionally turned around.”

STAFFING CHANGES Six full-time positions in the social services department, which are already vacant, will not be filled.

One part-time position will be added in the emergency services department. Another parttime job will be created for airport security in the Plattsburgh International Airport.

A seasonal boat patrol position will be added for the sheriff ’s department.

All department heads and confidential employees will receive a 2 percent raise.

‘PLEASED OVERALL’ Despite the setbacks, Zurlo said he’s pleased with next year’s budget.

“It was a long process,” he said. “But at the end of the day, we were able to meet our obligations to the communities and not overburden the taxpayers.”

A full copy of the 2017 budget is available online at www.clintoncountygov.com.

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

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

Christmas Eve services on Saturday, Dec. 24 are at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. in the sanctuary.

On Christmas Sunday, Dec. 25, one service will be held in the Chapel at 10:30 a.m., followed by fellowship/coffee hour.

On New Year’s Day, Sunday Jan. 1, 2017, one service will be at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary.

For more information, call Pastor Peggi Eller at 643-8641 or visit perucommunitychurch.com.

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to bolster confidence and curb bullying.

The organization also helped fund a child advocacy conference for professionals to learn and better collaborate on addressing child abuse.

Funds are also allocated to provide ongoing education for staff.

Donations this year will tentatively allow for the expansion of a program for nurses for going back to school to further their degree. A second program will be geared toward retaining medical students conducting their residencies at the Plattsburgh facility.

The foundation provided educational support to nearly 60 employees this year.

The funds also trickle out to neighboring communities. As the coordinator for a recent New York State Health Foundation Grant, the hospital is overseeing public health projects across the county, including the construction of pickleball courts and parks in Peru and Schuyler Falls.

“We’re looking to continue some of those projects,” Haley said.

The campaign ends on Dec. 31.

To make a donation, visit uvmhealth.org/cvph. Donors can also mail or drop off a check to The Foundation of CVPH, 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901.

Call 518-562-7169 for more information.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN North OF THE FORMATION 18 | December 24, 2016 • The Countryman Sun www.suncommunitynews.com OF Dillenbeck Bay Cabins LLC, a New York State Limited Liability Corporation. The date of the articles of BEEKMANTOWNfiling — of The Beekmantown Central PLATTSBURGH — Behavioral Health Services North organization with the School District has anDepartment opening for an individual willing to will host a support group for unpaid caregivers of anyone of State is volunteer their serviceNovember for a seat on Board of Education over 60 NOTICE on Wednesday, Dec. 28 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The OF FORMATION 03, the2016, Limited until May 16, 2017. which is the intended support ofgroup willLiability meet Comin the Emmaus Room at St. Peter’s ("LLC")information, Most Lake call Nicole Durgan at 324date of formation. The church. pany For more Interested individuals should Properties, LLC. Articles office of thesubmit LLC is alo-written response 3881. to the question “Whycated you in areClinton interested in serving on the of Organization filed with County, the Secretary of State of streetMenard addressby NOTICE FORMATION Board of Education?”NY. to The Joanne Jan. 3, OF 2017.

FAMILY of the principalby business OF DOMESTIC Applicants can reach Menard contacting menard. LIMITED New York ("SSNY") on PARKER location is 578 U.S. LIABILITY COMPANY; November 14, 2016 for MAPLE FARM, LLC NOTICE OF FORMATION joanne@bcsdk12.org.Route 2, Alburgh, VT Name of LLC: Luck of business conducted NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY The inTown will host located of of a Plattsburgh domestic Limited The by New thevote Irish,of LLC; of from an office — COMPANY (LLC) A candidate will be 05440. appointed theYork majority the Date PLATTSBURGH County,event NY. The Liability Company (LLC):Sports State Secretary of State filing: 11/4/16; Office of Clinton Valcour Vista a family ice skating at the Ameri-can North Board of Education on Jan.designated 10, 2017.agent Candidates may be Co.; The "SSNY" is designated as DATE OF FORMATION: Name: is the the LLC: Clinton LLC. Articles of OrganiCenter on Dec. 28 from noon to 1 p.m., and Dec. 29 from asked to attend this meeting. the agent of the "LLC" The Articles of Organiza- zation filed with the Secof the LLC upon whom NY Secretary of State 1 - as 2 p.m.

Skatewhom rentalsprocess will be available $2with per the pair. No upon tion werefor filed process against it may has been designated retary of State of New be served. The post of- the agent upon whom against it may be served.

New York State Secre- York on 11/28/2016. pre-registration is necessary. fice address to which "SSNY" shall mail a copy process may be served. tary of State on Novem- Office Location: Clinton the Secretary of State of any process to the NYSS may mail a copy ber 30, 2016.

County. The Secretary shall mail a copy of any of any process to the "LLC" at 13 Genesee NEW YORK OFFICE LO- of State of New York is LEGALS designated as agent of Lane, Plattsburgh, NY CATION: Clinton County process against it served LLC at 12 Chamberlain Dergham Properties, upon her/him is: PO Box Road, Peru, New York, 12901.

AGENT FOR PROCESS: the LLC upon whom LLC Articles of Org. filed process against it may The Secretary of State is 161, Rouses Point, NY 12972; Purpose of LLC: NC-11/26-12/31/166TC-136756 NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12979. The LLC shall Any lawful purpose. designated as Agent be served. Secretary of 12/05/2016. Office in have NC-11/26-12/31/2016State of New York shall no registered PARKER FAMILY upon whom process Clinton Co. SSNY de- agent. The LLC shall 6TC-136661 mail a copy of any proMAPLE HOLDING COM- against the LLC may be served. The Secretary of cess to the LLC at: 52 sig. Agent of LLC upon have no specified date of PANY, LLC whom process may be dissolution. The characOld Dock Rd Plattsburgh NOTICE OF FORMATION State shall mail a copy of any process against served. SSNY shall mail ter or purpose of the NY 12901.

Purpose: MLN TOX PATH, LLC Ar- of a domestic Limited the LLC to 1043 Slosson copy of process to 62 business of the LLC ticles of Org. filed NY Liability Company (LLC): Any lawful purpose perSmithfield Blvd. STE 72, shall be any lawful pur- Sec. of State (SSNY) DATE OF FORMATION: Road, West Chazy, NY mitted for LLCs under Plattsburgh NY 12901, pose.

NY LLC act.

11/15/2016. Office in The Articles of Organiza- 12992. which is also the princi- NC-12/03-01/07/2016PURPOSE: To engage in NC-12/24-01/282017Clinton Co. SSNY desig. tion were filed with the pal business location. 6TC-137546 6TC-139057 New York State Secre- any lawful act or activity. agent of LLC upon Purpose: Any lawful pur- Electric Beach Tanning tary of State on Novem- NC-12/17-01/21/2017whom process may be Zafer International pose.

6TC-138858 served. SSNY shall mail ber 22, 2016.

Boutique, LLC Articles Holding LLC. Auth. Filed NC-12/10-01/14/2017of Org. filed NY Sec. of copy of process to P.O. NEW YORK OFFICE LO- NOTICE OF FORMATION w/SSNY on 9/20/16. Of6TC-138248 CATION: Clinton County of PREMIER VAPORS, fice: Clinton Co. Formed State (SSNY) Box 593, 185 Sheldon AGENT FOR PROCESS: LLC. Art. Of Org. filed in DE on 5/24/16. SSNY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- 11/23/2016. Office in Lane, Chazy, NY 12921, with the Secty of State designated as agent for EN OF THE FORMATION Clinton Co. SSNY de- the street address is The Secretary of State is also the principal busi- designated as Agent of NY (SSNY) on process & shall mail to: OF Dillenbeck Bay Cab- sig. Agent of LLC upon upon whom process ness location. Purpose: 08/08/16. Office in Clin- 800 Westchester Ave, whom process may be ins LLC, a New York against the LLC may be ton County. SSNY has Rye Brook, NY 10573. served. SSNY shall mail Any lawful purpose.

State Limited Liability served. The Secretary of been designated as DE address: 3500 S. Corporation. The date of copy of process to 31 NC-11/26-12/31/16State shall mail a copy Plaza, 6TC-136802 agent of the LLC upon Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE filing of the articles of Plattsburgh of any process against whom process against it 19901. Filed w/DE Sec. organization with the Plattsburgh NY 12901, the LLC to 1043 Slosson which is also the princimay be served.

SSNY of State: 401 Federal St. Department of State is Road, West Chazy, NY shall mail process to the #4, Dover, DE 19901.

November 03, 2016, pal business location. NOTICE OF FORMATION 12992.

Purpose: Any lawful purLLC, 2 Cogan Ave Ste Purpose: all lawful. of Limited Liability Comwhich is the intended PURPOSE: To engage in 102 Plattsburgh, NY NC-11/19-12/24/2016pose. pany ("LLC") Most Lake date of formation. The any lawful act or activity.

NC-12/17-01/21/201712901.

Purpose: Any 6TC-135888 Properties, LLC. Articles office of the LLC is loNC-12/17-01/21/2017lawful purpose 6TC-138775 of Organization filed with cated in Clinton County, 6TC-138858 NC-11/26-12/31/16the Secretary of State of NY. The street address NOTICE OF FORMATION FAMILY 6TC-136962 of the principal business OF DOMESTIC LIMITED New York ("SSNY") on PARKER location is 578 U.S. LIABILITY COMPANY; November 14, 2016 for MAPLE FARM, LLC NOTICE OF FORMATION conducted NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY Route 2, Alburgh, VT Name of LLC: Luck of business the Irish, LLC; Date of from an office located in of a domestic Limited COMPANY (LLC) 05440. The New York Liability Company (LLC): filing: 11/4/16; Office of Clinton County, NY. The Name: Valcour Vista State Secretary of State "SSNY" is designated as DATE OF FORMATION: the LLC: Clinton Co.; The LLC. Articles of Organiis the designated agent the agent of the "LLC" The Articles of Organiza- zation filed with the SecNY Secretary of State of the LLC upon whom retary of State of New process against it may has been designated as upon whom process tion were filed with the be served. The post of- the agent upon whom against it may be served.

New York State Secre- York on 11/28/2016. process may be served.

"SSNY" shall mail a copy fice address to which tary of State on Novem- Office Location: Clinton NYSS may mail a copy County. The Secretary of any process to the the Secretary of State ber 30, 2016. shall mail a copy of any of any process to the NEW YORK OFFICE LO- of State of New York is "LLC" at 13 Genesee designated as agent of process against it served LLC at 12 Chamberlain Lane, Plattsburgh, NY CATION: Clinton County upon her/him is: PO Box Road, Peru, New York, 12901.

AGENT FOR PROCESS: the LLC upon whom process against it may 161, Rouses Point, NY 12972; Purpose of LLC: NC-11/26-12/31/16The Secretary of State is 6TC-136756 12979. The LLC shall Any lawful purpose. designated as Agent be served. Secretary of have no registered NC-11/26-12/31/2016upon whom process State of New York shall agent. The LLC shall 6TC-136661 against the LLC may be mail a copy of any proserved. The Secretary of cess to the LLC at: 52 have no specified date of State shall mail a copy Old Dock Rd Plattsburgh dissolution. The characof any process against NY 12901.

Purpose: ter or purpose of the the LLC to 1043 Slosson Any lawful purpose perbusiness of the LLC Road, West Chazy, NY mitted for LLCs under shall be any lawful pur12992.

NY LLC act. pose.

PURPOSE: To engage in NC-12/24-01/282017NC-12/03-01/07/2016any lawful act or activity.

6TC-139057 6TC-137546 NC-12/17-01/21/20176TC-138858

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