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Indian Lake residents soundly reject fire hall plan

By Bill Quinlivan

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INDIAN LAKE — Residents of Indian Lake Fire District #1 soundly defeated a plan last week to spend $2 million to repurpose the former Grand Union/IGA building in town for a new fire hall.

In reaction, the owner of the building is threatening to close the large parking area adjacent to the former store to public parking.

In a vote taken Aug. 23, only 63 residents cast ballots in favor of the fire hall plan with 206 of 269 voting against the project put forth by the board of fire commissioners.

The fire commissioners had lobbied for the

move, pointing to the need for greater space for equipment, smooth operations and improved training facilities.

Under the plan, the current fire hall would have been kept and revamped appropriately to become a community center.

Residents attending the planning board meetings surrounding the proposal in late 2015 and early 2016 voiced concern over the cost of the project, which at that time was $1.6 million. That number has since grown to $2 million.

According to Meade Hutchins, town assessor, two options had been put forth to pay for the project. The first included paying off a $2 million no interest loan in one year, at a cost of $622.37 for a fire district resident with

a home assessed at $150,000, plus $69.56 in operational costs.

The second included bonding the $2 million at 2 percent interest and paying it back over 10 years. That would have cost the same resident with a $150,000 home $68.78 per year for 10 years, plus $69.56 in operational costs.

A number of other concerns were raised by residents during the evaluation process, including whether the commercial center of the town was a good location for a new fire hall.

Having emergency apparatus entering the intersection of Routes 28 and 30 with no traffic light present could pose a significant danger to pedestrians and motorists, residents said.

Lastly, residents were concerned over the loss of the large parking lot adjacent to the former Grand Union/IGA building, noting it is used by shoppers and visitors frequenting other downtown businesses.

That, however, is precisely what may happen anyway, said David Tomney, the lawyer representing the board of fire commissioners.

Tomney said the owner of the former Grand Union/IGA building — Ernest A. Pomerleau, chairman and CEO of Rouses Point Construction, Inc. based in Burlington, Vt — “was very unhappy” with the result of the vote and may prohibit the use of his property for public parking altogether. >> See FIRE HALL | pg. 12

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Trap shoot benefit brings outÊ aÊ crowdÊ inÊ Minerva Fundraiser brings in nearly $1,000 for veterans memorial park

By Mike Corey

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MINERVA — Warm, clear weather, a great fundraising opportunity, and the chance to shoot at bright orange clay pigeons brought an enthusiastic group of shooters to the home of Steve and Pat Cuzzacrea on John Brannon Road on Saturday, August 27.

Organized by the Minerva Bicentennial Veterans Committee, the shoot was a fundraiser for the veterans memorial park, which is currently under construction on the corner lot adjacent to the Minerva Town Hall. >> See SKEET | pg. 13

Johnsburg sixth grader Julia Morris works on an HP Chromebook in preparation for the 2016-2017 school year. The new school year for most students locally starts between Tuesday, Sept. 6, and Thursday, Sept. 8.

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Marriott Courtyard hotel opens, revealing millennial style $26 million hotel now open

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LAKE GEORGE — The Marriott Courtyard hotel — envisioned to transform Lake George Village into a premier yearround destination — opened Aug. 29 with considerable fanfare, accompanied by joyous cheers and tears.

A ribbon-cutting was held mid-afternoon Monday at the Canada Street entrance of the new 119-room Courtyard Lake George by Marriott that cost $26 million to develop — as the first guests arrived to check in.

The event, which included speeches, congratulations, and tours of the new sixstory hotel, was attended by about 100 people.

Developers Dave Kenny and Frank Dittrich were praised for their dedication to pursuing the project that is predicted to transform the face of Lake George — and for securing both a premier hotel brand and a top-tier management company to steer the enterprise.

The hotel is aimed to accommodate both business and leisure travelers, as well as corporate meetings and conventions.

Two expansive meeting rooms occupying the southern end of the first two floors of the building are expected to be completed by next March. Each of these 5,000-square-feet “ballrooms” is designed to host 400 people. Also slated for open-

ing next year is a rooftop terrace and an upscale full-service restaurant. The hotel’s indoor pool is to be in service within two weeks.

Open now is a full-service bistro that offers light fare and Starbucks coffee. The hotel’s lobby winds through intimate spaces on the first floor, around a copper-clad double-sided fireplace and a lobby bar. Furniture with a nouveau-European look is scattered throughout.

Of the 119 rooms, 60 are suites, and 43 of them have balconies overlooking Lake George and the historic former county courthouse. All rooms feature a view of either Prospect Mountain or the lake. Dittrich said the rooms are larger than those that Marriott requires.

Don Urgo of Urgo Hotels & Cutting a ceremonial ribbon to launch the new Courtyard Lake George hotel Aug. 29 is Robert Blais (center) aided by Resorts, which is managing the state Sen. Betty Little (left), hotel owners/developers Dave Kenney (second from left) and Frank Dittrich (right). The hotel, Courtyard Lake George, said the with its innovative styling, upscale accommodations and expansive meeting space, is expected to attract both corporate most impressive aspect to him of functions, as well as business and leisure travelers the hotel was the blend of condal, indirect lighting and breezy abstract thanked the staff for their time, energy temporary design with traditional Ad- paintings. and hard work. irondack styling cues. Such an approach “You are the heart of the hotel — you Urgo praised the collaboration between was evident in the petrified tree-trunk the owners and the designers for their col- helped build it, and we can’t thank you sections used as lobby cocktail stands — lective creativity, as well as hailing Mar- enough,” she said. “And now we’re glad to as well as in the lobby’s ceiling, tiered in a riott for their flexibility in allowing the be a part of this amazing community.” stepped fashion that from the entrance is innovative interior and exterior design.

Lake George Chamber of Commerce reminiscent of evergreen trees.

“They all realized the uniqueness of this president Michael Consuelo said that with Both Urgo and Kenny’s daughter, Lau- setting in Lake George,” he said. its expansive meeting space, the hotel was ra Kohls, said the hotel’s interior and its Praised by a dozen municipal offi- a “game changer” that would boost touramenities were designed to appeal to cials, business associates and community ism to a new level. millennials. The hotel’s innovative style “Such a beautiful property certainly will leaders, Kenny deferred credit to Lake includes room dressers that are trapezoiGeorge’s long-standing mayor, saying that change the infrastructure of our village Robert Blais gave him the initial idea to for many years to come,” he said. build the hotel five or more years ago.

Urgo, a top executive of a corporation Blais said that the Courtyard Lake owning and managing luxury resorts around the word, praised Lake George George was transformational.

“Today, Lake George Village is growing municipal officials and the planning up, we’re growing up along with Warren board members for their input — and the County and the entire Lake George region public for their support.

“You helped create an asset that’s going to meet the needs of these people who are out there waiting to come to a first- to be absolutely fantastic for the town of class destination,” he said. “I thank Dave Lake George and the surrounding area for Kenny, Frank Dittrich and their families decades to come,” he said. for this gift — this gift to our tourism inUrgo also praised Kenny, Dittrich and dustry that will be enjoyed by folks from their family members and their commitall over the world.” ment of time, money and talent to both With tears in his eyes, Kenny praised the hotel and the community. his girlfriend Roselyn Wallace and his “Their personal and professional lives daughter Laura, for working tirelessly to are wholly engulfed here, and I cannot tell bring the hotel to reality. you what a thrill it is to work with a group Hotel General Manager Taylor Hall like this,” he said.

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Krystal Chrysler-Dodge earns prominent national award WARRENSBURG — The automotive dealership Krystal Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram has been honored by its parent corporation with a prestigious award.

A representative of Fiat Chrysler visited northern Warrensburg Aug. 23 and presented the corporation’s “Customer First Award for Excellence” to Krystal’s General Manager Frank Toti and the many other employees of the dealership.

According to a letter congratulating the dealership, the award is based on performance, training certification and information gleaned from employee surveys.

“It is with great honor that we are able to recognize Krystal Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram for achieving this,” the letter said, noting Krystal Chrysler’s commitment to customer satisfaction and quality work.

Krystal is one of only 124 achieving this award among the 2,000 Fiat Chrysler dealerships across the U.S..

In accepting the honor, Toti deferred credit to the dealership’s staff.

“I am extremely proud of all of our employees for their hard work in attaining this prestigious award, and their outstanding commitment to our customers,” he said.

UPPER RIGHT Employees of Krystal Chrysler dealership in northern Warrensburg gather Aug. 23 to accept a prominent customer service award from a Fiat Chrysler representative.

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Otis Mountain headliners Lewis Del Mar make it big Musicians behind Lewis Del Mar talk humble beginnings, festival goofs Elizabeth Izzo

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

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

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

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

Miller and Harwood started making music in the sixth grade.

They haven’t quite stopped since.

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

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

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

What sounds at first like simple pop-rock blossoms into something entirely new with each listen. Miller and Harwood worked to-

gether to push the boundaries in school, and seem to bring some of that same sentiment to their music today.

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

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

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

“You get to know yourself artistically,” said Max Harwood, drummer and producer.

“Some happen to write a big hit and it propels them. They don’t have to take a step back and look at themselves.”

“When you don’t have instant success, you’re forced to evaluate and reevaluate.

You’ve already got yourself in place.”

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

“We understand what we’re trying to do.

We’re grateful to be able to stand on the shoulders of the experience we have.”

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

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

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

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

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

“We had a crazy time last year,” said Miller.

“We were staying in a camp, ended up having too much fun, and Max lost his car keys.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Otis Mountain Get Down will begin Friday, Sept. 9 and run until Sunday, Sept. 11.

The festival will feature three stages and over 30 artists. For more information, visit otismountain.com.

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‘Star Trek’ con ‘Trekonderoga’ deemed success The recent Trekonderoga event attracted 600 fans of the show

By Lohr McKinstry

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TICONDEROGA – To the exhilaration of its organizers, attendance at Ticonderoga’s recent Trekonderoga “Star Trek” convention doubled over last year.

The event brought in several guest stars from the original 1960s show for panel discussions and autograph sessions, and offered tours of the detailed USS Enterprise sets convention host James Cawley has built in a converted supermarket building in downtown Ticonderoga.

“We had 600 here for Trekonderoga,” Cawley said. “We doubled the attendance from last year. The convention was a great success.”

Cawley and the Ticonderoga Revitalization Alliance sponsor the event, which was held Aug. 12 through 14 at Cawley’s Retro Studios and the Ticonderoga Campus of North Country Community College.

Cawley, who also appears as an Elvis Presley tribute-artist, put on a show Aug. 13 at Ticonderoga High School that sold 322 tickets.

“A lot of people said it was a great night,” he said. “Some people are fans of both ‘Star Trek’ and Elvis. It’s all pop culture.”

They’re already planning next year’s Trekonderoga, he said.

“The chances of it being bigger and better next year are good,” Cawley said.

Cawley also offers “Star Trek – Original Set Tours” daily at the studios, and it’s become very popular, he said.

“It’s worked out great,” he said. “We’ve got people coming from all over. They’re coming to Ticonderoga to see this. It’s a different direction for Ticonderoga.”

Cawley has recreated the full range of Starship Enterprise sets from the show in accurate detail, using the original blue-

prints. He recently received licensing from CBS, which owns the rights to “Star Trek,” to offer the tours.

The sets were originally created to shoot the “Star Trek” webisodes that Cawley and his team produce, but have now become an attraction in their own right.

The Original Set Tours gift shop isn’t open yet, he said, but will be soon with Trekonderoga-branded merchandise.

They’ve had fans from not just the US, but all over Europe,

including Ireland and Venice, come for the tours, he said.

“We just started three weeks ago,” Cawley said. “It’s been crazy steady for the tours. People are waiting for the doors to open.”

ABOVE: Trekonderoga organizer James Cawley (left) talks with Lance Clarke, co-director of the Ticonderoga Revitalization Alliance, about the results of the year’s “Star Trek” convention. The event brought in about 600 fans, double last year’s attendance.

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

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

Local businesses are not alone in this environment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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State should consider hiking permits

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Enforcement would be identical.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It seems unsustainable.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Sun Community News Editorial Board is comprised of Dan Alexander, John Gereau, Pete DeMola and Keith Lobdell. We want to hear from you. Drop us a line on our Facebook page, or follow us on Twitter, to share your thoughts.

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

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

Nancy Decker Westport

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Joe DeMarco, WWII Veteran Jay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Your help was greatly appreciated!

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

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WhyÊ wasÊ theÊ WWIIÊ Lend-LeaseÊ ActÊ neverÊ repaid?

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

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

This is just one storm!

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

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

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

Where is the aid from all the countries we help?

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

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

Vote for The Donald!

George Phillips Chestertown

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

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

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

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

Catherine Sprague Port Henry

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bert Windle Putnam

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kerpen can be reached at phil@ americancommitment.org.

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Remembering the history of American workers

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

Luckily, we have Labor Day to remind us.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For more information, visit hobofest.com.

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Witherbee youth Amelia Whalen lands record fish

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

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

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

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

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

Bigfoot and a wolf named Kiska CHESTERTOWN — Outdoors Alive, an educational nature event, will come to North Warren on Sept. 23 - 25.

Author Paul Bartholomew will kick off the weekend Friday with a talk about the facts behind Bigfoot sightings in New York and New England. He will present evidence that Bigfoot

really exists in the Adirondacks. His presentation will begin at 7 p.m. at the Horicon Community Center.

On Saturday, Sept. 24, a variety of speakers will talk on subjects including duck hunting, the ethics of trapping, fly fishing and much more. Events run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dynamite Hill Recreation Area.

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

and State Record.

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

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

A live wolf named Kiska will visit the Adirondack Wildlife Refuge & Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington at the Carol Theater on Sunday. Her handlers will describe how wolves work to control other mammals including deer, beaver, moose and caribou. This talk will begin at 1 p.m.

All events are free. For more information, call 494-2722.

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Sept. 11 hike up hill named after founder of Thurman

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WARRENSBURG — The public is invited to join several dozen local hikers take a climb up Jimmy’s Peak, a mountain with rich history.

The hill is named after James Cameron, a settler of the town of Thurman. Cameron’s historic homestead is located in Thurman, across the Hudson river from the mountain.

People are gathering for this annual trek at 9 a.m. Sunday Sept. 11 in the parking lot of Hickory Ski Center in Warrensburg.

Rex Reynolds is leading the hike, suitable for families, which takes about two hours round trip. Following the hike is a barbecue picnic at the home of Lillie Cameron — and all are invited. Those attending the meal are urged to bring a dish to share — dropping it off beforehand at Lillie Cameron’s house at 43 Cameron Road in Thurman.

Jimmy’s Peak received international attention in 2013 when Wall Street Journal reporter Barry Newman focused on the mountain as he examined the issue of the US. Board on Geographic Names following its long-standing policy of deleting apostrophes when officially naming mountains.

James Cameron was a pioneer, woodsman, farmer and justice of the peace who settled in the valley in 1773, and is one of the founders of Thurman.

Reynolds noted that during the Sept. 11 excursion up Jimmy’s Peak, he will be showing hikers the eye bolts that once held down Cameron’s observation tower, used to observe the movements of American troops up the Hudson River Valley during the Revolutionary War. Known as “Tory Jim,” Cameron was loyal to the British Monarchy.

In the early 1800s, guests at the Cameron boarding House & Lodge on Stony Creek Road took regular climbs up Jimmy’s Peak to see the eye bolts and to take in the scenic views. These guests formed the “Jimmy’s Peak Mountain Club” and recorded their experiences in a book which still exists today.

Six years ago, Lillie Cameron, now in her mid-eighties, resurrected the club, and the hikers scaling Jimmy’s Peak in the past six years have recorded their names in the book, now about 200 years old.

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WARRENSBURG — A Warrensburg man was arrested on Aug. 19 for statutory rape.

Joel S. Raymond, 29, engaged in oral sex with an underage child for several months this year, the Warren County Sheriff ’s office said in a statement. Raymond was reportedly acquainted with the child prior.

The Warrensburg man was charged with Criminal Sexual Act in the first degree, a class B felony, and arraigned at Joel S. Raymond the Lake George Town Court. He was remanded to the Warren County Correctional Facility in lieu of $25,000 cash bail and is scheduled to reappear in Warrensburg Town Court in September.

An order of protection was issued on behalf of the victim.

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‘Teddy Roosevelt Weekend’ slated for Sept. 23-25 NORTH CREEK — The Johnsburg Historical Society will team up with the North Creek Railroad Depot Museum Preservation Association to present Teddy Roosevelt History Weekend on Sept. 23 – 25. The event will feature games, exhibits, reenactments, food and craft demonstrations.

For more information, visit johnsburghistoricalsociety. com.

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Indian Lake Market Building was to be proposed fire hall replacement.

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“He has heard that many people voted against the sale because they wanted to keep the public parking. He is saying that he will prohibit the use of his property as a parking area for adjoining businesses and the general public,” Tomney said.

Pomerleau went so far as to say he may fence the property in, Tomney added.

“I cannot say whether he will carry through with this action,” he said.

Tomney said commissioners have not had time to digest the outcome of the vote or discuss alternative plans.

The group is expected to meet in the next couple of weeks, he said.

“At that time, I am sure, they will revisit the task of determining how to provide adequate facilities for a fire hall,” Tomney said.

Indian Lake Fire Hall: current fire hall which commissioners feel is inadequate.

CHESTERTOWN — Outdoors Alive, an educational nature event, will come to North Warren on Sept. 23 25.

Author Paul Bartholomew will kick off the weekend Friday with a talk about the facts behind Bigfoot sightings in New York and New England. He will present evidence that Bigfoot really exists in the Adirondacks. His presentation will begin at 7 p.m. at the Horicon Community Center.

On Saturday, Sept. 24, a variety of speakers will talk on subjects including duck hunting, the ethics of trapping, fly fishing and much more. Events run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dynamite Hill Recreation Area.

All events are free. For more information, call 4942722.

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The Cuzzacreas and John Torborg of Minerva were the organizers of the event.

Torborg said he was happy with the results.

“We had a good turn-out with plenty of dedicated people interested in safe shooting,” he said. “There has been lots of goodwill present, and everyone recognizes that it’s for a great cause.”

Food and beverages were available for ob-

servers and shooters throughout the morning, and prizes were given to winners in various categories.

The event raised nearly $1,000, said organizers. All proceeds from the event will go to the veterans war memorial.

ON THE COVER: A young shooter takes aim at a clay pigeon at a fundraiser for the town’s proposed veterans memorial park.

ABOVE: Steve Cuzzacrea controls the trap machine while Jon Fish gets ready to shoot.

Photos by Mike Corey

orry about not having any news for the past couple of weeks. Sure has been busy. Can’t believe it is the last of August already. Hope you all got to go camping, have picnics or went on vacation.

School will be opening soon. Please watch for the buses and drive safe.

It was great to see Shirley Cleveland in Church today. A few weeks ago she spent several days in Albany Med. Hospital. Her sister, Dody Millington brought her.

Many of the family of Jim and Cordy Russell Dalaba spent a lot of time organizing their reunion. It was good to get with the ones that came at the Scaroon Manor Campsite between Pottersville and Schroon Lake.

The Allen Reunion that is held each year at Minerva Lake had a huge turnout. Great family get together.

Steve and Phyllis Monthony had a great vacation going to Minneapolis, Minn. to see their kids and grandkids.

There was a huge turnout at the New York State Capital in Albany on Thursday where Franklin Graham gave a prayer for our nation and encouraged us to be sure to vote.

Everyone received a small American flag.

God bless our nation. Martha Persons, Eileen Cummings and I went on the tour bus from Queensbury along with 40 others.

Bob Lehrer had to spend many days at Albany Med. He has to have a five or six bypass.

His wife, Ruth, will be staying close by along with other family members.

Matt Millington is home from Glens Falls Hospital after having to have surgery. He will be out of work for a while.

Ben and Lizzy Zink are the proud parents to Shiloh Elizabeth Zink, born Aug. 17 at 6:07 am. She was 6 lbs 13 oz and 19 3/4 long.

The Allen Engine Show was another great success. Thanks to everyone who came, stayed over, brought your engines. Dad would be so proud to know the engine show is still going and so many came to enjoy. One couple that came to the very first show in 2003 was here this year.

Fred and Ruth Allen, Albie and Heather Ostervich and children: Ryan, Derrick, Jonas and Izzy enjoyed time at the River House and many activities while in the area.

After the morning worship at the Sodom Community Church many gathered around a small spot at Garnet Lake while Caden Allen was baptized. It was a special time for him to be baptized by his two grandfathers: Rev. Ron Allen Sr. and Rev. Ed Blanchard. Wonderful to see young people want to serve the Lord even at a young age.

Sorry to hear the passing of Clarence Davenport who passed away Aug. 28. One of his daughters is Saraha Millington and son Roger Davenport.

Happy Birthday to: Beth Allen, Marie Montena, Emma Phillips, Jesika Bradway, Vasanti Collins, Cassie Cleveland, Lucas Dunkley, Frank Noel, Phil Russell, Carl Russell, Jonathan Allen, Brian Warrington, Whitney Schott, Hazel Wells, Amy Millington Schumacher, Dave Cavanagh, Bonnie Wells, Neil Hitchcock, Heather Warrington, Tyler Lofquist, Pam Mulligan, Ronnie Millington and Nikki Millington.

Happy Anniversary to: Micky and Tammy Farrell, Matt and Mikelean Allen.

Enjoy each and every day.

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Essex County catching up on tax auctions Essex County Board of Supervisors hiring firm for title searches

By Lohr McKinstry

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ELIZABETHTOWN – Speedier auctions of foreclosed properties in Essex County are anticipated once title searches are done for two more back years.

The County Board of Supervisors Ways and Means Committee recently approved issuing a request for proposals to have an outside firm do the title searches for hundreds of properties with back taxes owed for 2013 and 2014.

The resolution gets a final vote at 10 a.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 6.

A sale of 2011 foreclosed properties is tentatively set for October, and the searches for 2012 parcels are almost completed, County Attorney Daniel Manning III told lawmakers.

There are 421 delinquent properties from 2013, 664 from 2014 and 723 from 2015, according to the County Treasurer’s Office.

The County Clerk’s Office, which has been doing the title searches, is backed up, supervisors were told, and hiring a company to do the work will speed the process up.

“We need to get back on track,” Supervisor

Thomas Scozzafava (R-Moriah) said. “Once we get caught up, I’m sure the County Clerk’s Office can handle it. We’re too far behind here.”

He said it wasn’t fair to people who do pay their property taxes.

“It would seem to me we have to have some type of policy in place to get these searches done,” Supervisor Roby Politi (R-North Elba) said. “So that’s the reason (for hiring someone), we have not been able to keep up inhouse with the title searches?”

County Manager Daniel Palmer confirmed that was the case.

“We have not kept up with the title searches,” Palmer said.

Manning said 2012 foreclosures are almost ready for a sale.

“When I first became county attorney, we held them (tax sales) every four or five years,” Manning said. “For the last three or four years, it was done yearly. We need to get the money and we need to get things going.”

It stresses the county’s fund balance to go

so long, Scozzafava said.

By law, the county pays the towns and villages when taxes in those municipalities are not paid, then recovers the money from tax auctions.

Only Supervisor Ronald Moore (R-North Hudson) spoke against hiring a firm for tax searches.

He said he estimated doing the searches will cost the county about $216,000, based on $150 a parcel.

“If we don’t make (it back) we’re going to be in the red,” Moore said. “Why would we spend $216,000 to be in the red? I know I’m in the lone dog in this fight.”

Supervisor Randy Preston (I-Wilmington), who chairs Ways and Means, said he realizes the county has procrastinated on the sales.

“There are so many reasons to have a yearly tax sale, a long list of positive reasons,” he said. “We were going to catch up and we never have.

“Everybody’s been pointing a finger at somebody different,” Preston said. “The bottom line is we need to get caught up.”

ABOVE: The Essex County Board of Supervisors Ways and Means Committee has tentatively OK’d hiring an outside firm to do tax searches for some property foreclosures. The hoped-for result is quicker tax auctions.

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John Ives Memorial Ride helped Elks youth effort

By Lohr McKinstry

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TICONDEROGA – The John Ives Memorial Ride was reported to be very successful this year.

The charity motorcycle run benefits the Ticonderoga Elks Lodge 1494 Annual Youth Fishing Tournament that is annually held the first weekend in June.

The latest ride raised more $2,200 for the Youth Fishing Tournament. “‘Get Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs,’ this is our motto for the youth of the community,” Elks Grand Exalted Ruler Marge Hurlburt said. “This event was started over 40 years ago. John was a great Elk, always willing to lend a helping hand for the youth of the community.”

She said the Ticonderoga Elks do their best to create a drug-free atmosphere for all youth through the fishing event.

“We provide each youth with a fishing pole, and tackle box with tackle and worms,” Hurlburt said. “We start this venture months early to make sure we have enough equipment for

all that attend.”

Hurlburt said kids ages 7 through 14 can enter the tournament, which starts in the early morning, although they don‘t turn anyone away.

“Fishing ends at noon, and hot dogs, hamburgers chips and beverages are served throughout the tournament,” she explained.

“We have prizes for longest fish, total inches caught.”

She said they’re already planning for next year’s fishing tournament.

“June 3, 2017 is our next fishing tournament, which we will be dedicating to John Ives,” Hurlburt said.

The 110-mile-long John Ives Memorial Ride is in honor of Ives, a Ticonderoga

native,who died of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in November 2014 at the age of 64, and was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran.

Michael Rancour, from Ticonderoga American Legion Post 224, and his wife, Linda, are the organizers of the ride.

“He was a vet and a friend of ours,” Mrs. Rancour said.

The John Ives Memorial Motorcycle Ride recently donated money raised from this year’s run to the Ticonderoga Elks Youth Fishing Tournament. From left are Elks Past Exalted Ruler Stella Kolysko, Michael Rancour, Patty Ives, Exalted Ruler Marge Hurlburt, ride organizer Linda Rancour. Past Exalted Ruler David R. Carr and Treasurer Stuart Baker.

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TeamworkÊ andÊ enduranceÊ likelyÊ toÊ fuelÊ CougarsÕ Ê 2016Ê season

By Thom Randall

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CHESTERTOWN — With fog hugging the town recreation field, the North Warren Soccer team ran two miles as a warmup before practice. Within the next two hours, they also ran a considerable distance in their dozen-or-so drills.

Their practice session concluded, as customary, with running up and down Dynamite Hill, repeating the sprints with a sense of mission.

With all this running, the Cougar players were working to build on one of their key traditional strengths, soccer coach Josh Gifford said.

“One of the advantages we’ve had as a team is toughness and endurance,” he said. “We want to be really, really fresh in the last minutes of every soccer game.”

Another tradition of Cougar sports is to give every athlete plenty of playing time, leading to a depth of experience throughout their teams’ rosters.

This Cougar toughness and depth of experience has in the past meant their sports teams have surprised their opponents hailing from far-larger schools.

Their gritty resiliency has led their boys and girls basketball, field hockey, baseball, softball and soccer teams to various champi-

onships over the years, remarkable when one considers the school’s small enrollment.

North Warren’s 2016 Soccer team is blessed with 11 seniors including seven starters from their 2015 squad, Gifford said.

“It’s been looking great so far — the senior leadership I’ve seen is amazing,” he said.

“We’re only four days into our practices, and I’ve never seen anything like it.”

The players lost to graduation last June include Mike Williamson, Justin Needham, Orry Bruce, Brian Frasier, Colin Gagnon and three-year starting goalie Chris DeFranco, Gifford said.

“We’ve lost a lot, but we’ve also gained a lot,” he said.

Needham and DeFranco were 2015 Adirondack League First-Team All-Stars, and Williamson was on the Second Team, awarded for his defensive skills — but his brother Jack Williamson, also honored on that second-team All-Star Squad, is expected to step up and carry on the family tradition.

Among the returning half-dozen Cougar starters are Dan Caunter, a senior who scored no less than 24 goals in 2015, and quite a few the year before, Josh Gifford said.

“We’re looking for Dan to get more goals this year than in 2015,” he said, stressing that the team’s success is going to be based on its experience spread throughout the roster as well as endurance and determination.

NorthÊ WarrenÊ Schedules

Boys Soccer

Thursday, Sept. 1...at Lake George, 4:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 7...at Corinth, 4:15 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 9...vs Salem, 4:15 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 12...at Hadley, 4:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 14...vs Fort Ann, 4:15 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 16...at Hartford, 4:15 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 19...at Bolton/Warrensburg, 4:15 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 23...vs Granville, 4:15 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 24...TBD, at Oneonta, TBD Monday, Sept. 26...vs Corinth, 4:15 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 30...vs Lake George, 4:15 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 3...at Argyle/Fort Edward, 4:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 5...at Fort Ann, 4:15 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 7...vs Hadley, 4:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 12...at Bolton/Warrensburg, 4:15 p.m.

“I’m definitely not going to rely on one single player — We’re all going to do it together,” he said. “I’m looking for a lot of kids to step up this year — we have to.”

Building teamwork is a prime objective this year, Gifford continued, predicting a successful season.

“We’re focusing on team unity,” he said.

“So far this year, we’re coming together great.”

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The 2016 North Warren High School Boys Soccer team includes (front row, left to right): Joe Phelps, Isaiah Russo, James Hayes, Jack Williamson, Andrew Piper, Justin Harpp, (row 2): Andrew Hanaburgh, Shane Caunter, Craig Daniels, Chen “Morris” Fu Hsu, Peter Clune, Nick Hitchcock, team mascot Aaron Gifford, (rear): Dan Caunter, Lane Feldeisen, Will Davis, Steve Monroe, Kyle Monroe, and coach Josh Gifford.

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Wednesday, Sept. 14...vs Corinth, 4:15 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 16...at Granville, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 7...vs Bolton, 4:15 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 19...vs Warrensburg, 4:15 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 8...vs Lake George, 4:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 21...at Hoosick Falls, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 9...vs Warrensburg, 4:15 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 23...vs Greenwich, 4:30 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 12...at Hadley, 4:15 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 1...at Hudson Falls, 10 a.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 13...vs Corinth, 4:15 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 3...vs Germantown at Dome, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 14...at Whitehall, 4:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 5...at Corinth, 4:15 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 15...at Granville, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 8...vs Granville,

Monday, Sept. 19...at Fort Edward/Hartford, 4:15 p.m.

Wednesday, oct. 12...at Warrensburg, 4:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 20...at Corinth, 4:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 21...at Warrensburg, 4:15 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 22...at Fort Edward/Argyle, 4:15 p.m.

Cross Country Wednesday, Sept. 13...at Queensbury, 4:15 p.m.

Field Hockey

Tuesday, Sept. 20...at Granville, 4:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 27...at Warrensburg, 4:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 31...vs Hoosick Falls, 4:45 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 4...Home, 4:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 7...at Greenwich, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 11...at Corinth (Lake George, Johnsburg), 4:15 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 9..vs Salem, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 18...at Johnsburg, 4:15 p.m.

BOLTON

Battle-testedÊ BCS-WCSÊ soccerÊ squadÊ readyÊ toÊ takeÊ onÊ opponents

By Thom Randall

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BOLTON LANDING — Two years ago, Bolton Central Athletic Director Francisco “Paco” Roca, then coach of the Bolton-Warrensburg Boys Soccer team, predicted after a winless season that his players would gain skills, strength and experience and someday taste as much success as their predecessors had.

Last year, the squad exceeded expectations and played competitively in a league full of talented teams. Although their season win-loss record was 4-10, two of the games were lost in double overtime, and several others were close contests.

This core group of athletes are now back, battle-tested, armed with years of experience and ready to compete.

Meanwhile, Roca has turned over coaching duties to Rob Thomas, formerly assistant coach for the team.Former Bolton Central soccer standout Cody Kober, an AllStar athlete, is serving as Thomas’ assistant in coaching the team that hosts 11 students from Bolton and nine from Warrensburg High.

The 12 BCS-WCS soccer veterans are back to compete in the Adirondack League, expanded for 2016 to include Granville Central, which prompted the creation of two league divisions, west and east.

The BCS-WCS Soccer team’s key players include Joe Turner, who returns as goaltender with a year’s experience behind him. A former Warrensburg football player, Turner converted to soccer beginning in 2015 and has accomplished a lot so far, demonstrating strong athletic ability

and good reflexes.

Zach Smith, also from Warrensburg, will be serving as front-line striker, Thomas said.

“We’re expecting a good number of goals from Zach — he’s very fast,” Thomas said.

John Kelly of Warrensburg, named a league 2015 second-team defensive All-Star, will also be a dominant element in the team’s campaign.

Bolton Sophomore Adam Seaman — whose older sisters Abby and Olivia became local soccer legends by taking their 2014 team to the state tournament — will likely be anchoring the 2016 boys soccer team as attacking centermidfielder, demonstrating considerable athletic prowess despite his youth.

Jacob Beebe, a Bolton student awarded as a 2015 honorable mention league All-Star, who Thomas said was tenacious, will likely be a leading player. R.J. DeMeo, also a soccer veteran and a skilled defender, will primarily serve on defense.

Garry Ross, a junior from Warrensburg and a returning midfielder, will provide key assistance on defense. Bolton freshman Bolton’s Kevin Neacy, a skilled modified soccer player who in 2015 took on football as his fall sport, returned to soccer this year, Thomas said.

“Kevin has good instincts on the field,” he said. “As a big, strong athlete, he holds his space very well.”

Thomas expects Kevin to fill the shoes of Kyle Boland of Warrensburg who was a pivotal soccer player last year but has been sidelined for 2016 with a torn ACL from playing AAU basketball, Thomas said.

Headed into the third year of the joint soccer program, Thomas said his team is gaining chemistry, increasing their ability to anticipate each other’s moves.

“Our objective this year is to win the 50-50 ball — controlling possession whenever we can — and attack ing the wing, widen the field —We’ll be using all this to surprise a few teams,” he said. “We’re headed into a competitive season — all our players are working hard toward our goals.”

Schedule Boys Soccer

Wednesday, Sept. 7...vs Hadley-Luzerne, 4:15 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 9...vs Hartford, 4:15 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 12...at Lake George, 4:15 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 16...at Granville, 4:30 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 19...vs North Warren, 4:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 21...vs Corinth, 4:15 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 23...at Fort Ann, 4:30 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 26...vs Hadley-Luzerne, 4:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 28... vs Lake George, 4:15 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 30...vs Schroon, 3:15 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 3...at Salem, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 5...vs Argyle-Fort Edward, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 12...vs North Warren, 4:15 p.m.

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LoadedÊ withÊ veterans,Ê WCSÊ volleyballÊ teamÊ mayÊ haveÊ aÊ seasonÊ of Ê achievement

By Thom Randall

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WARRENSBURG — For fourteen years or so, the win-loss statistics of the Warrensburg Volleyball team would seem dismal to athletes or coaches focused on taking home trophies.

Since the present millennium was young, the team has withstood a long string of nearwinless season records.

The Burger volleyball players, however, have endured the countless losses with considerable grace — a testimony to their collective character through the years.

The players have ignored the scoreboard and concentrated on the enjoying team camaraderie, building game skills and figuring out the sport’s strategic elements.

The 2016 squad is again poised to take on another full schedule with enthusiasm regardless of mere statistics.

Over the prior three years or so, volleyball coach Robin Mahler concentrated on building skills and team chemistry, and she achieved considerable progress with the squad.

At one point in 2014, the team shocked area volleyball coaches and fans with a string of three wins, injecting new energy into the volleyball program.

Mahler, however was edged out of the coaching role as of this year, due to a provision in the local teacher’s union contract.

New Burgher coach Davida Paniccia, an English teacher at Warrensburg Central, has taken over the volleyball mentoring post for 2016. Although she has limited exposure to the sport, she retains a positivism about the volleyball program.

Also, in a visit to a practice recently, fellow teachers John Burns and Mark Trapasso — the latter Warrensburg’s legendary wrestling coach — were assisting Paniccia by leading drills and game play, displaying considerable positivism.

Paniccia, a 2009 graduate of Warrensburg High was a member of the Burgher hockey team that fought their way into the state finals, so despite her laid-back approach, she undoubtedly knows what it takes to rack up a string of wins.

But in her role coaching the 2016 volleyball team, she said in a pre-season interview, those win-loss statistics won’t be her primary focus.

“I want to promote solid athleticism and good sportsmanship,” she said. “It’s not about

winning, it’s about working together, learning the mechanics of the game and having fun.”

Her team, however, may just have their sights on winning games.

A group of accomplished, battle-tested volleyball players are returners to the 20016 team: Jayden Cain, Angie Miller, Ashley Benz, Kelly Angell, Autumn Mahler, Mackenzie Roberts, and Elizabeth Bonk all have considerable skills after playing for years against teams that have won regional and state championships. Cain and Miller were high scorers offensively and defensively back in 2014’s upset early-season victories — they have the skills and determination their to boost their team’s prospects.

Paniccia said she’s looking forward to the year, working with the players, aiding them in gaining team chemistry, and helping them develop skills in the sport that they’ll enjoy through their adulthood.

“Sports is a big deal here in Warrensburg,” she said. “I like the idea that the school is both sports and academic oriented.”

The 2016 Warrensburg High School Varsity Volleyball team includes: (front, left to right): Jordan Robertson, Autumn Mahler, Emma Kelly, Jordan Hill, Sharon Allen, Sarah Jenks, (row 2): Elizabeth Bonk, Destiny Olsen, Hannah West, Kaylee Baker, Catherine Witherbee, Emilie Combs, Coach Davida Paniccia, (rear): Stephenie Brown, Ashley Benz, Jayden Cain, Kelly Angell and Angie Miller. (Not pictured): Mackenzie Roberts.

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Burgher field hockey team’s depth for 2015 means a balanced attack

By Thom Randall

to beat Warrensburg, Colvin said.

“While in recent years, other teams have focused on one player, they won’t be able to do that this year,” she said. “We’ll be coming at them from all different directions.”

Newcomers include eighth grader Sara Langworthy, Erin’s sister, a promising player who has been drafted from junior varsity, “Sara is very athletic and motivated,” Colvin said. ‘She’s a very solid hockey player and she will be playing significant minutes for us.”

With the nine seniors providing leadership and the younger, skilled players backing them up, Covin predicted a successful season.

“We have great team chemistry — particularly among the nine seniors who have played together for many years,” she said. “And we’ll be seeing some other kids step up this year, putting the ball into the goal.”

Colvin added that the Burghers possess a strong team spirit for 2016 that will take them far.

“We have a really dedicated group, and they’re looking to go out and win games,” she said. “They are the kind of team every coach wants to have — They’re ready to roll!”

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WARRENSBURG — With no less than nine seniors onboard for 2016, the Warrensburg High School Field Hockey team has a veteran staff ready to take on challengers in the highly competitive Adirondack-Wasaren League.

The team graduated five starters in June, including two key players: five-year varsity All-Star Erin Langworthy and talented, skilled player Baylee Smith.

The 2016 team’s large core group of veteran players includes athletic, savvy goaltender Brittany Frasier alongside tough, accomplished players Madison Sheridan, Zoe Morgan and Riley Fisk, assisted by Mikayla Rothermel and Kayla Raymond, four-year coach Teresa Colvin said.

Opponents may be caught off-guard, because the nine seniors include three who took a year off in 2015.

The team’s depth and widespread talent will allow Colvin to substitute freely, rotating fresh players into play to maintain the Burghers’ aggressive attack.

“If a sub goes in, we don’t lose anything,”

Colvin said. “Everybody will be right there, working together and playing hard.”

The deep roster also means a balanced attack, she said.

“I’m really excited — We’re looking forward to a strong season,” Colvin said. “We

WarrensburgÊ Schedules Football Saturday, Sept. 3...vs Ft. Edward, 1 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 10...vs Rensselaer, 1 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 17...at Cambridge, 1 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 24...at Helderberg Valley, at Berne-Knox-Westerlo, 1 p.m.

may not have that one standout ‘Wow’ player, but this year everybody is really ‘on par,’ — were solid throughout the roster.”

While opposing teams in the last several years have double-teamed Erin Langworthy, they’ll have to change their strategy this year

Friday, Sept. 30...vs Fort Ann, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 4...at Salem, 4:30 p.m.

The 2016 Warrensburg High School Field Hockey team includes (front, left to right): Mairina Callahan, Madison Sheridan, Riley Fisk, Starr Hughes, Mikayla Rothermel, (foreground): team mascot Annabelle Martin, (row 2): Jordan Santisteban, Alex Carrion, Heather Wood, Sara Langworthy, Zoe Morgan, Britanny Frasier, (row 3): Coach Teresa Colvin, Lynsey Roberts, Megan Hughes, Kayla Raymond, and Dianne Curtis.

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Cross Country

Thursday, Oct. 6...vs Hadley-Luzerne, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 14...League Teams at Queensbury, 4 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 8...Old Forge Tournament

Tuesday, Sept. 20...Home Meet, 4 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 9... Old Forge Tournament

Tuesday, Sept. 27...vs North Warren, 4:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 11...at Whitehall, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 4...at Corinth, 4 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 13...vs Granville, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 11...at Whitehall, 4 p.m.

Field Hockey

Tuesday, Oct. 18...at Johnsburg (North Warren), 4 p.m.

Volleyball

Saturday, Oct. 1...vs Canajoharie, 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 31...at Granville, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 8...vs Whitehall, 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 7...vs Corinth, 4:15 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 26...at Corinth, 10 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 15...at Salem, 1 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 9...vs Hoosick Falls, 4:45 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 7...at Ft. Edward, 5 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 12...at Greenwich, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 9...vs Hadley-Luzerne, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 14...at Salem, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 14...vs Corinth, 5 p.m.

Bolton/Warrensburg

Monday, Sept. 19...at North Warren, 4:15 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 16...at Granville, 5 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 2...at Beekmantown, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 21...vs Granville, 4:30 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 19...Glens Falls?, ?

Thursday, Sept. 8...vs Lake George, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 23...at Corinth, 4:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 21...vs Hartford, 5 p.m.

Monday, Sep 12...at Fort Ann, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 28...at Hoosick Falls, 4:45 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 23...vs Argyle, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 14..vs Salem, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 30...vs Greenwich, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 28...vs Lake George, 5 p.m

Friday, Sept. 16...at Hadley-Luzerne, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 5...vs Salem, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 30...vs Ft. Edward, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 20...vs Whitehall 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 8...at Taconic Hills, at Schuylerville, 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 5...at Hadley-Luzerne, 5 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 22...vs Granville, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 12...vs North Warren, 4:15 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 6...at Corinth, 5 p.m.

Girls Soccer

Wednesday, Sept. 28...at Lake George, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 12...vs Granville, 5 p.m.

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WarriorsÊ expectedÊ toÊ prevailÊ inÊ girlsÊ soccer

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The 2016 Lake George High School Football team includes (front row, left to right): Matt Burrows, Shane McCabe, Nick Motta, Konnor McHugh, Garrett Swift, Ryan Brooks, Jack Kelleher, (row 2): Tony Abrantes, Addison Kelly, Clay Moody, Robert Bulman, Mike Sutliff, Connor Backus, Jackson Diamond, Shamus Fraser, (row 3): Grace Hatin, Tico Cardenas, Josh Condon, Colin McCabe, A.C. Gambino, Jim Kelleher, Neil Galvin, Andrew Lembo, (row 4): Max Jenne, Brighton Daniger, Shane Clarke, Andrew Warner, Alex O’Brien, Mike Fuss, Tanner DeMarsh, (row 5): Cole Bennett, Jeremy Caradonna, Carter Vidnansky, William Mitcham, Casey-Lynn Burbo and Donny Harder.

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The 2016 Lake George Varsity Girls Soccer team includes (front, left to right): Morgan Zilm, Nicole Kingsley, Logan Clarke, Rachel Shambo, Gabriella Marchello, Corbyn Welch, Madison MacDermid, (row 2): Cailin Gordon, Lacey Cormie, Brooke Reynolds, Sarah Kohls, Sydney Daniger, Gabriella Weidner, (rear): coach Mike McLaughlin, Hanna Pognowski, Nicole Nolin, Kira Bieber, Olivia King, Maddi Mann, Kylie Mann, Julia Dickinson-Frevola.

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LAKE GEORGE — At a recent practice session, Mike McLaughlin, Lake George High School’s Varsity Girls Soccer coach, made a bold prediction as he watched one of his players slam a ball into the net.

His 2016 team may be his “best ever,” he remarked.

“This is a really strong team — it may be the best in the history of the school’s soccer program,” McLaughlin said.

That’s a quite a statement, considering not only the lofty accomplishments of prior teams, but also because the 2015 squad had a stellar year.

Last years girls soccer team tied for first place in the Adirondack League, and the Warriors fought their way into the Section II semifinal game, ending up with a 13-5-1 season record — after playing a tough 2015 schedule that included competing against some schools with far larger enrollments.

Although the team lost six talented seniors to graduation in June, including three league All-Stars — Carly Vreugde, Andrea Smith ad Ally Anable — the team has seasoned athletes returning this year, McLaughlin said.

The talented lineup for 2016 includes striker Lacey Cormie and defender Nicole Nolin as team co-captains, plus defenders Kira Bieber and Kylie Mann, as well as midfielders Sarah Kohls and Gabriella Marchello, plus goalie Rachel Shambo.

“We’re a well-balanced team this year,” the coach said.

McLaughlin said he expects Marchello and Kohls to direct the team’s attack from midfield with “very intelligent and creative play.”

He added that Cormie has been moved up front for 2015.

“Lacey is driven and focused— she’s a real sniper,” he said.

Nolin, an All-State soccer player and top offensive threat in 2014, is returning to the team after a year on the sidelines due to an ACL injury, he continued.

“Nicole brings control, passion and fury to the game,” he said. “She’s one of the most physical players in the region.”

Bieber is moving into the role as a central defender this year, he added.

“Kira is a superb athlete — Our opponents will have a tough time bringing the ball down the middle.”

McLaughlin also predicted that the Warriors’ opponents will have difficulty scoring, noting that in 2015, Shambo — in her third year as goaltender — amassed 13 shutouts.

McLaughin concluded that his players are intent on bringing home trophies this next year.

“Everybody really wants a league championship,” he said. Everyone is excited for the season, and they are ready to go.”

Members of the Lake George High School Cross-Country program — representing the modified, junior varsity and varsity levels —gather Aug. 30 for a group photo.

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WarriorsÕ Ê soccerÊ motivatedÊ toÊ succeedÊ inÊ 2016

By Thom Randall

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LAKE GEORGE — During a recent pre-season practice, Blake White — Lake George’s Boys Soccer coach for 35 years — talked about his expectations for 2016 as he watched his athletes conduct drills.

Last year’s team —loaded with talent — had difficulty securing titles despite an admirable 15-2-1 win-loss season record. The Warriors didn’t win the Adirondack League championship, and were knocked out of the Section II tournament by Galway in a tiebreaking shootout after outplaying the Golden Eagles in regulation.

For 2016, Lake George has a deep roster of veterans, Blake said, which includes 2015’s top scorers Alex Jones, a junior, and Kalab Helms, a senior. Both shot 15 or 16 goals last year, White said.

“Alex is strong up front — quick and super athletic,” White said. “Helms is quick and shifty.”

These two are joined by outside midfielder Anthony Cardenas, who tallied 10 goals and 15 assists last year, White estimated, noting Cardenas’ blazing speed.

Blake also complimented Ian Devlin. He said the senior was likely the best left-footed

player in the area, noting Devlin’s smooth moves in evading opposing defenders.

Senior Luke Vanderminden, he said, will be providing the team with leadership as team captain.

“Luke, who scored 10 to 15 goals last year, drives the ball where it needs to go,” White said, noting the four-year player is among the team’s best ball handlers. “He drives the ship — he’s a good decision maker.”

Also in the lineup is Senior Zeke Reynolds, a Section II All-Star athlete who played soccer two years, left the team to play football in 2015 as a kickoff returner— then returned to the soccer team for 2016. White said Reyn-

olds would play a vital role as sweeper, providing the last defense protecting the goal.

“Zeke is tough, fast and athletic,” the coach said.

Junior Nick Hoffis and Jacob Helms will start on defense this year. Hoffis will serve as a backup goalie. Helms was drafted from Junior Varsity at the end of the 2015 season. His brother, sophomore Kagan Helms, converted from football this year.

“Jacob is calm with the ball under pressure,” White said. Kagan is a good ball handler — He’s ‘Mr. Versatility,’ and he’ll be tough.”

Phillip Shambo, a sophomore who has a lot of club team experience, will serve as attacking midfielder, White said.

White said his 2016 team, which accomplished a lot last year despite losing 16 top athletes to graduation, is motivated to go far in 2016.

Many of the players who were members of last year’s team witnessed the 2014 squad defeat the no. 1 ranked team in the area, win the Section II Class C championship, then advance to the regional finals. This stellar 2014 squad set a new school record for scoring 100 goals in a season.

White said this legacy will be inspiring this year’s team toward considerable success.

“This year, my team has very high expectations — they want to make up for their Sectional loss in 2015.”

The2016 Lake George High School Boys Soccer team includes (front row, left to right): Kalab Helms, Phillip Shambo, Luke Vanderminden, Alex Jones, Jacob Helms, Ian Devlin, Daniel Tenne, Brandon Bondy, Daniel Sause, (row 2): Kagan Helms, Jonathan Marchello, Trevor Dunsmore, Quinn Cardone, Matteo Rehm, Devan Miles, Eli Johnson, Anthony Cardenas, Jared Edwards, (rear): Coach Blake White, Finnegan Lambert, Eli Gowen, Clark Mularz, Nick Hoffis, Zeke Reynolds, Brendan Wick, Tarik ElDib and Assistant Coach Brian Farenell.

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Man charged with DWI following drunken joyride Paul Bessette, 29, was arrested by the Ticonderoga Police Department following a downtown incident that left vehicles, property damaged

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TICONDEROGA — A local man has been arrested and charged with DWI after a latenight joyride in a Medicaid taxi.

Paul Bessette, 29, was arrested by the Ticonderoga Police Department on Saturday and charged with driving while intoxicated.

TPD responded to a call from the Burleigh House shortly after 11 p.m. of a grey-colored

minivan driving erratically on Montcalm Street.

The minivan reportedly drove up onto the sidewalk and struck two parked vehicles and a railing outside of the Glens Falls National Bank before departing.

As officers were investigating the scene, the department received a second report of a vehicle matching that description pulling into a residence on John Street.

Officers arrived shortly thereafter and took Bessette into custody.

Additional charges may follow, said TPD Chief Mark Johns, including those related to leaving the scene of an accident and driving on a suspended license, among several other driving infractions.

The vehicle had livery tags, but Bessette is not licensed as a Medicaid transport provider.

Authorities are still trying to tease out the relationship between the suspect and the vehicle’s owner.

“This individual was not an employee of that company,” Johns said. “But someone else in that house was an employee who had the license privilege for that vehicle.”

The department is also continuing to investigate who gave Bessette permission to operate the vehicle, Johns said, who declined to release the name of the owner, citing the ongoing investigation.

Bessette was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ticonderoga Town Court on Sept. 28.

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TRUCKS 2002 and 2005 Cadillac Escalades EXT, high miles. $3500 for the 2002, and $4500 for the 2005. Sad to see them go. 518-597-4265.

Ford F250 4x4,101k miles, many new parts, $5500. 518-251-3266.

BOATS 2 Sunfish on 1 Trailer, $1000. Include all parts. In sailing condition, needs some caulking, great fun!

Don at 914-472-3700.

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

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

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

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2 or 4 SNOW TIRES ON HONDA ALLOY or STEEL Wheels, Almost New, 205/70R15 Cooper/Hakkapeliitta. Call Bob 518623-5063, Asking $150 (2) or $300 (4).

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1994 DODGE HORIZON CLASS B Camper Van, 41,500 miles, Excellent In & Out, $10,000 Negotiable.

Call 518-873-2035.

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

10am-2pm

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1994 Fleetwood Prowler, 27” very good cond, LR, slide-out, cold A/C, new awning 2015, $3,200.

518-461-1336 or tczapary@hotmail.com.

North Creek – 379 Bird Pond Road, Saturday 9/3 – Monday 9/5, 9am-3pm. Ice Box, Poke Boat, tents, Bose Sound Link, hand cart, 4 Honda wheels, file cabinets, etc.

CALL SHANNON @ 518-873-6368 EXT. 201 OR EMAIL

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

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

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

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CDL Driver Needed. Must have clean driver's license and good references. Hourly rate based on experience. Apply at Adirondack Waste Management, 860 NYS Route 9N, Ticonderoga, NY 12883 or call 518-585-3336.

CLEANER WANTED $13.09/hr Adirondack Ecological Center, Newcomb, NY campus of SUNYESF. 518-582-4551, x104 Apply at; http://www.esf.edu/hr/

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Nettle Meadow Farm in Thurman NY is looking for someone with a strong back, serious work ethic and a deep respect for animals to work as a Dairy Milker and Farm Hand. We have a herd of 300+ goats, 100+ sheep and various farm sanctuary animals. Main duties include Milking goats and sheep and cleaning barns and feeding and watering animals.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Concession Trail for Sale! 8.5' x 16” Trailer built by Cargo Craft This is the Grizzly Grill a 8.5'X 16' concession trailer built by Cargo Craft, hardly used, like brand new.

Never been on the road!

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Financial Aid available for those who qualify. 1-800-321-0298.

A commercial kitchen on wheels, you can cook anything in this baby! Code compliant & NATM stamped.

Asking price is $35k but will consider any reasonable offer. For more information, go to my web site www.bluemountainrest.com then Travel Info drop down, then Grizzly Grill or call me for the details. Lenny Baglieri 518-352-7009 or bluemtrest200@gmail.com. If you know of anybody interested please share.

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REPLACEMENT WINDOWS $199.00 Installed. Double Hung Tilt-ins, Lifetime Warranty.

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

ASH: 2X4-8 ½', 2X4 – 6' 7”, 2X210'; NOVELTY: 4x4 – 12'; Ash Boards 16' long some 15” wide, Window Sash 2 above 2, 3 above 2, 4 above 3; Wood Door 31 7/8” Wx79 1/4”L x 1 1/2” thick; Wood splitter. Call for pricing 802-8772255 Continental Maple Cabinets, top and bottom, 24” x 30”, new in box, never used. $99. 518-546-7978.

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Riello Oil Burner #40-F5, range is .75 to 1.50, asking $75. 802-7750359 or 802-353-8836.

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3 Bdrm House for Rent, Dudleyville Drive, Ticonderoga. $775/mo. 1 year lease and references required. 518-683-6629.

CATSKILL MOUNTAIN LAKE LOT! 2 HOURS NY CITY! 14 acres $79,900 exclusive access to beautiful mountain lake, wooded privacy, priced WAY BELOW MARKET! Terms avail!

1-888-650-8166 CATSKILL MOUNTAIN Lake lot, 2 hours NY City. 14 acres - $79,900, exclusive access to beautiful mountain lake, wooded privacy, priced way below market! Terms available, 888-479-3394.

BRANT LAKE HOME FOR RENT, 3 bedrooms, $850/mo. + Security.

Call 518-265-7328 for more information.

Crown Point Home– 3 bdrm, 1 bath, lakefront, $750/mo. + utilities, town water. 1 month security required. 518-597-3897.

MOBILE HOME RENTALS Mobile Home for Rent in Schroon Lake. Lawn mowing, snow plowing and dumper to share included. No pets. Call 518-532-9538 or 518796-1865.

North Creek – 3 Bdrm Trailer. No Smoking. References required.

First & Last Month Security Required. $650/mo. Pets allowed with additional deposit. Call Rich or Janet 518-251-5774.

VACATION PROPERTY RENTALS WARM WEATHER IS YEAR ROUND In Aruba. The water is safe, and the dining is fantastic.

Walk out to the beach. 3-Bedroom weeks available. Sleeps 8. $3500.

Email: carolaction@aol.com for more information.

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APARTMENT RENTALS 1 BR, 1st floor apt, Amherst Ave. Ticonderoga. Walking distance to downtown. Full bath. No dogs.

References/sec.deposit req. Utilities not incl. $450 mo. Call Gary 518-637-1585.

TICONDEROGA - BELFRED MOTEL 1 bedroom furnished Efficiency Unit. $200.00/weekly includes utilities/wireless internet/cable/trash removal. No Pets. References & Deposit required. Available October 1st. Call 518-585-7110.

TICONDEROGA - BELFRED MOTEL 2 bedroom furnished Apartment. $250.00/weekly includes utilities/ wireless internet/Cable/trash removal/washer/dryer. No Pets. References and Deposit required.

Available October 1st. Call 518585-7110.

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Walking distance to village, sec & ref required. $750/mo. 518-5436046 or 518-586-0038.

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STONEY CREEK 50 Acres secluded easy access 1800 ft. black top frontage, mountain views, Stoney Creek, NY $89,900, no interest financing. 518-696-2829 FARMFARM666@yahoo.com VACATION PROPERTY PROMOTE YOUR VACATION PROPERTY STATEWIDE! Homes, camps, land for sale?

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4 BEDROOM HOME for sale in Lewis, NY Master bedroom on 1st floor large fenced in back yard Priced to sell at only $79,000 (518) 873-2362 LAND

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7.3 Acres with water access on Garnet Lake (Johnsburg, NY).

Beautiful views of surrounding mountains and lake. For sale by owner. Don Heithaus 914-7723700.

ABANDONED FARM LAND SALE! 16 acres - $29,900 Gorgeous upstate NY setting! Woods, meadows, nice views, apple trees, country road frontage just west of Cooperstown Lakes! Terms avail!

Call 1-888-775-8114 or NewYorkLandandLakes.com ABANDONED FARM land sale, 16 acres - $29,900. Gorgeous upstate NY setting. Woods, meadows, nice views, apple trees, country road frontage just west of Cooperstown Lakes! Terms available. Call 888701-7509 or NewYorkLandandLakes.com ADIRONDACKS 15 ACRES BORDING STATE LAND. Secluded, nicely wooded with road frontage. $34,000. 518-624-6055.

Central Boiler certified E-Classic OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. Buy NOW for instant rebate up to $1000! Call today! Vermont Heating Alternatives 802-343-7900 TREE SERVICES Tree Work Professional Climber w/decades of experience w/anything from difficult removals to tasteful selected pruning. Fully equipped & insured. Michael Emelianoff 518-251-3936

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