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Polar Express

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Train coming to town

It’s good for the soul

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Generational divide on display at Boreas Tract Visions of youth, elders clash in third Adirondack Park Agency hearing on recreational use

Now in a wheelchair, Remington remains an avid outdoorsman, and even enjoys heading back to the site of the accident, located within the Boreas Pond Tract, the parcel pending classification by the Adirondack Park Agency.

But his future access to the site, once owned by a timber company, now remains in the hands of the state, which is weighing a number of proposals that will govern access to the

By Pete DeMola 20,543-acre parcel. pete@suncommunitynews.com The discussion unfolded in the literal and figurative heart of the debate last week in Newcomb, just a few miles from the NEWCOMB — Scott Remington nearly died in a logging site, which the state purchased in May for $14.5 million. accident on Gulf Brook Road.

While nearly 100 parcels are pending classification, the On May 25, 1999, the lifelong Adirondack resident broke Boreas Tract dominated discussion at the Nov. 16 public hearing, the third in a series of eight planned sessions across the his neck, back and all but three ribs.

Knitted

INDIAN LAKE — A group of local women are knitting breast prostheses for cancer patients.

The North Country Crafters meet at Byron Park every Tuesday morning to aid women who have undergone mastectomy as part of their fight to survive breast cancer.

Bill Debbie Smith, a spokesman for the Quinlivan Writer group, said its an important project because many insurance providers don’t cover the cost of prostheses.

“And, even if they do, many women find that the prostheses are often extremely uncomfortable,” Smith said. “They find them heavy and itchy. Women often complain about the fact that they are hot and cause the wearer to sweat beneath the prosthesis.”

The knitted prostheses are light, comfortable and soft — and are donated free of charge.

“Our members buy all of the materials themselves and give the product of our works free to the community in need,”

‘WE ARE THE FUTURE’ Fifty-one people spoke over a three-hour stretch.

While the comments largely followed the familiar contours sharpened over decades of discussions — the state’s legal responsibility for environmental stewardship weighed against access and economic development — a new element has cleaved the discussion along generational fault lines.

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Lawmakers OK Five Towns marketing hub

Knockers North Country Crafters comes to the aid of local cancer patients by handcrafting breast prostheses

state held at Newcomb Central School.

ROOST to create strategy for marketing Five Town region in central Adirondacks North Country Crafters at work on knitted breast prostheses.

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Smith said.

Two annual fundraising efforts include a quilt raffle and the Indian Lake Country Christmas Tour, which takes place during the Thanksgiving weekend.

“When someone buys a raffle ticket or buys something from us at Byron Park during the Country Christmas Tour, they can be assured that the money raised goes to funding local community organizations,” Smith said.

Current beneficiaries include patients being treated at the C. R. Wood Cancer Treatment Center at Glens Falls Hospital and to patients at the Mollie Wilmot Radiation Oncology Center at Saratoga Hospital.

Local residents, too, receive the items.

Knitted Knockers, a national organizer, say they like to stay on the lighter side of the issue because survivors have gone through enough trauma while combatting the disease.

ELIZABETHTOWN — Essex County lawmakers have tentatively approved the creation of a marketing region for a cluster of central Adirondack towns collectively known as the Five Towns.

The project, still in its conceptual stages, would bind together Minerva, Newcomb and North Hudson in Essex County, and Indian Lake and Long Lake in Hamilton County.

Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism CEO James McKenna pitched the idea to lawmakers last week, citing discussions with several business owners in Newcomb.

Efforts would likely tie into those currently underway in Hamilton County, McKenna said, and will not impact the county budget.

“I’m not looking for any additional money from Essex County,” said McKenna.

Ron Moore (R-North Hudson) said he liked the concept of

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Holiday festival in North Creek set for next weekend Activities planned for Dec. 1-4

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NORTH CREEK — Holiday spirit will engulf communities in the town of Johnsburg next weekend as the annual ‘Lights On in North Creek’ returns to enthrall area residents and visitors.

Among the festivities planned from Thursday, Dec. 1 through Sunday Dec. 4 are a holiday parade, the arrival of Santa Claus via train, a community tree-lighting —plus open houses, concerts, bazaars, sales, Christmas lighting throughout North Creek and a party at the local rail station.

The first featured event of the holiday celebration is the community tree lighting with Mrs. Claus at 5:30 p.m. Friday Dec. 2.

She will be greeting children, assisted by costumed holiday characters, including Rudolph the Reindeer. The event features a candlelight service led by Pastor Wayne Schoonmaker and other local clergy members, complete with caroling led

by Denise and Frank Conti and the North Country Singers.

Luminaries will line Main St. in front of restaurants featuring Lights On meal specials that evening.

Following the tree lighting, Santa is to arrive via a holiday train pulling into the North Creek Rail station, where a party is to be hosted by the Saratoga-North Creek Railway and the North Creek Depot Association. The fest at the station includes food provided by area local shops and organizations, as well as beer and wine, plus photo opportunities with Santa.

The festivities continue on Saturday Dec. 3, starting out with Breakfast with Santa from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the North Creek Firehouse. After servings of pancakes, eggs, bacon and other offerings, each child is presented a gift from Santa.

The annual North Creek holiday parade starts at 11:30 a.m.

Saturday Dec. 3, with the procession beginning at the firehouse and Johnsburg Central, proceeding down Main St. and ending at the Tri-County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Rte. 28.

The parade’s Grand Marshal will be community pillar Dr. Dan O’Keefe, who is spearheading the effort to establish the New York State Ski Museum and Hall of Fame in North Creek.

Children are invited to ride fire trucks in the parade if they are accompanied by a parent or guardian. For details, call 251-2324 .

At the conclusion of the parade, Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit nursing home residents, and businesses on Main Street will be offering refreshments to parade participants.

‘LIGHTS ON’ - The Christmas parade will be held in Johnsburg. This year’s parade will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3. Pictured is a float participating in a previous Christmas parade.

Those seeking to participate in the parade may either contact parade organizers or simply show up 15 minutes early for the procession’s formation.

For details, call either Lisa Thomas at 251-0815 or Laurie Arnheiter at 251-4461.

The ‘Lights On’ weekend celebration in North Creek will also be offering: • Community Bank’s Holiday Open House, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday Dec. 2 at 244 Main St.. A 30-year tradition hosted by bank employees, the event includes punch and homemade desserts.

• A winter gear exchange at Johnsburg Central School from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday Dec. 3 sponsored by the Johnsburg Youth Committee. For details, contact Patrice Riedenger.

• A wreath-making class at 2 p.m. Sunday Dec. 4 mentored

by Maryanne Bowers and Lisa Salomon at Poiema & The Vault, twin boutiques at 274 Main St, North Creek. For details, see Poiema’s Facebook page.

• Holiday concerts at 7 p.m. Saturday Dec. 3 and at 2 p.m.

Sunday Dec. 4 at Tannery Pond Community Center, with the North Country Singers, the Holiday Children’s Choir, the Johnsburg Central Jazz Band and the Guiding Steps Dancers.

• The North Creek Methodist Church’s annual Tea and Bazaar, set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday Dec. 1. A local tradition for 50-plus years, the ladies auxiliary is to host a fancy tea service complete with sandwiches, homemade breads and cookies, accompanying the bazaar with handmade crafts and gift items.

• “Steep & Deep Hop Fest,” 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Saturday Dec. 3 and Sunday Dec. 4 at Garnet Hill Lodge in North River. Live music, craft beer from local breweries, fine wines, craft vendors, food. Sale on skis, winter wear, sports gear and accessories with deep discounts to yield savvy holiday shopping.

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Paper ballots counted, results tabulated in Warren County

By Thom Randall thom@suncommunitynews.com

QUEENSBURY — Counting of absentee and provisional ballots that were impounded immediately following the Nov 8 election resumed this week, updating vote tallies for several close local races.

On Nov. 18, Saratoga County Supreme Court Justice Robert Chauvin lifted the court order that had delayed vote tabulation for nine days — and county elections officials began counting outstanding paper ballots.

Their vote count adjusted the numerical outcome in the three close local races: one for an open Warren County Family Court post and two town board seats in the town of Thurman.

An Order to Show Cause presented to Chauvin had temporarily held up the ballot counting, which delayed the final vote tallies on all races throughout the state’s Fourth Judicial

District.

Although the numbers changed in the three races, the election’s outcome remained unchanged, according to the unofficial results which as of Tuesday were not yet certified.

In the election day tally for a one-year seat on the Thurman town board, Kathy Templeton received 311 votes which absentee ballots increased to 328, in contrast to 249 machine votes for town board incumbent Gail Seaman, which increased to 276 with the absentees.

In the race for Warren County Judge, Ted Wilson’s vote margin of 13,778 to Rob Smith’s 12,401 on election day widened a bit to 15,351 to 13,934. Some military ballots remain to be counted in this county-wide race, but they aren’t enough to change the outcome, county Democratic Elections Commissioner Beth McLaughlin said Monday.

The halt in the vote tabulation was sought on behalf of Schenectady County Family Court Judge Mark Powers —

Democratic and Conservative candidate — who is competing against Clinton County Family Court Judge Timothy Lawliss, a Republican, to preside in the Fourth Judicial District. Powers received 160,479 machine votes on Election Day, topping Lawliss’ 159,064 votes. The results of this race have not yet been fully tabulated.

Nov. 21, Warren County Republican Election Commissioner Mary Beth Casey reported to county supervisors that although there was a substantial influx of voter registrations prior to both the primary and general elections, the turnout of voters on Nov. 8 was fairly typical for presidential year.

At the county meeting, Queensbury at-large supervisor Rachel Seeber praised the county elections personnel for their work in presenting voter information — including polling sites and hours as well as sample ballots — on Facebook.

“The information you presented on social media was incredible, and it cut down on a lot of phone calls,” Seeber said.

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‘Orphan Train’ drama to be offered at Warrensburg High

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WARRENSBURG — A production of “The Orphan Train” is to be presented at Warrensburg High School at 7 p.m. next week.

The acclaimed play by Aurand Harris — presented by the Warrensburg Drama Club — is the group’s fall junior production.

The three performances are scheduled for Thursday Dec. 1, Friday Dec. 2, and Saturday Dec. 3 at 7 p.m.

The drama tells the story of nine children on an “orphan train” that left New York City in 1914 to drop them off in midwestern U.S. towns. The story unfolds, with children revealing their experiences and character as they are dropped off one by one.

During the train trip, emotions of anxiety, laughter, wistfulness, rejection and acceptance are evoked as the children’s life experiences are revealed.

The Orphan Train movement was a program — run between 1854 and 1929 by dozens of charitable agencies — which relocated orphans as well as and homeless or abandoned children to foster homes in primarily rural communities in New England and midwestern U.S. During those 75 years, the orphan trains relocated an estimated 200,000 children.

The play, directed by Mikelean Allen, has local connections — orphan trains relocated thousands of children in upstate New York, including the rural Adirondack region.

But that’s not all.

A great-uncle of one of the Drama Club’s student actors, Bryce Vaisey, was one of those relocated orphans, adopted by a family in the area, according to Allen.

“This is a heart-warming, touching and eye-opening drama for people of all ages,” Allen said.

“Eight stories unfold, each a memorable surprise,” according to a review by GoodReads.com which gives the play a high

rating. “The Orphan Train is a charming heart-warmer, all we expect from a legendary playwright for children, Aurand Harris. The staging creates a highly theatrical story, moving, amusing and always tellingly human.”

For more than a dozen years, the productions of the Warrensburg Drama Club have delighted audiences with their professionalism and zestful spirit.

Allen said the production involves about 30 students as actors and actresses, as well as working on stating, lights, costumes and sound production.

The Drama Club’s production features a semi-immersive aspect devised by Allen — the play begins with a street scene set amidst the audience.

Tickets to The Orphan Train, $6 for adults and $4 for students and seniors, can be obtained in the high school office on Horicon Ave. For details, call the school at 623-2861.

Tannery Pond holiday celebration on tap NORTH CREEK — The Tannery Pond Community Center will host their annual holiday celebration on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m.

This free concert will feature the North Country Singers, Holiday Children’s Choir, Guiding Steps North Dancers, JCS Jazz Band and JCS Pop Singers.

Annual historical society luncheon slated JOHNSBURG — The annual Johnsburg Historical Society holiday luncheon, this year featuring keynote speakers Bob and Kelly Nessle, is slated for Dec. 12 at North Creek’s Inn on Gore Restaurant. The Nessles are among the leaders who have initiated a move to locate a regional ski museum in North Creek. The speakers will discuss the latest plans for the New York Museum of Skiing and the Skiing Hall of Fame.

Reservations are required; cost is $20. To reserve a seat, call Kathy Maiorana at 251-0144.

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LG play to celebrate area suffragists, womens’ right to vote LAKE GEORGE — Lake George High School students will perform “Forward into the Light,” a play by Catherine Reid, on Dec. 14 at 7 p.m.

The play celebrates the centennial of the passage of Womens’ Right to Vote in New York. For more information, call 307-7842.

Annual ‘festive gathering’ upcoming STONY CREEK — The Stony Creek Library will host their annual “Festive Gathering” on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 6-9 p.m. at the Stony Creek Town Hall.

A potluck dinner will begin at 6 p.m. and a performance of the “Braemar Highland Dancers” at 6:30 p.m. More entertainment will follow, including an open mic night. For more information, call the library at 696-5911 or email pjarvis-weber@sals.edu.

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Railway gears up for Polar Express, holiday festivals 15,000 advance tickets sold for holiday event

Pullman Ski Train service is popular

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NORTH CREEK — The Saratoga-North Creek Railway has hired 134 additional employees to staff up for the enterprise’s immensely popular Polar Express holiday excursions, railway general manager Justin Gonyo told the Warren County Board of Supervisors recently.

The railway has sold no less than 15,000 advance tickets for the fanciful train trips which feature a narration of the classic children’s story of a magical Christmas train, a tale that was turned into a movie in 2004.

Gonyo said he expects the railway to sell 28,000 tickets this season, near the record number for the six years that the railway has offered the holiday trips.

During the one-hour excursions from the Saratoga Springs train station to “the North Pole” and back, the classic tale comes to life, complete with singing elves, dancing chefs and a visit by Santa.

Orientation and training for the new employees with roles in the trips started in early November and the Polar Express had its 2016 debut on Nov. 18, Gonyo said.

Upcoming trips are scheduled for the weekends of Nov. 25 through Nov. 27, Dec. 2 through Dec. 4; then daily from Wednesday Dec. 7 through Dec. 23 except for Mondays.

The Polar Express excursions leave the Saratoga Springs train station at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. except for Saturday Nov. 26, when only one trip at 5:30 p.m. is running.

Due to the increased demand for Polar Express trips, the seating capacity for 2016 has been increased by 240 passengers riding First Class, and tables have been added in all of the railway’s coach cars, Gonyo said.

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Santa greets Arlinda Birdsall and her triplet grandchildren Nick, Luke and Kate during a 2012 Polar Express excursion to the ‘North Pole’ hosted by Saratoga & North Creek Railway. This year’s Polar Express trips, featuring singing elves, dancing chefs and retelling of the classic children’s holiday tale, are now available on most days through Dec. 23. For details, see www.sncrr.com/the-polar-express-train-ride.

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Railway to host holiday party Dec. 2 Gonyo also said that the railway will be participating in the “North Creek Lights On” event set for Dec. 1 through 3, as well as Corinth’s holiday festival Dec. 3 which features a Christmas Train excursion to Thurman at and the railway which and town of Corinth Christmas train on Dec. 3 leaving at 11:30 a.m..

The railway’s participation in the North Creek Lights On festival features the arrival of Santa Claus via train at the North Creek rail station, in conjunction with a community tree lighting and caroling at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 2.

The railway is offering beer and wine at the station, according to Lights On event organizer Laurie Arnheiter, as well as photo op-

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portunities with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Gonyo told the lawmakers that the railway’s participation in Lake Luzerne’s Fall Foliage Festival in mid-October was popular and well received. The event offered children’s activities — including a giant Jenga puzzle — as well as spike driving, pumpkin bowling, a baking contest and tours of local museums, with the railway operating shuttles to destinations.

“It was the best year yet as far as attractions in the towns of Hadley and Luzerne,” he said, praising the Hadley Business Alliance for their collaborative effort.

Gonyo said 600 train passengers attended the community festival.

“This is a really good example of recurring events in addition to Polar Express that we’re going to continue holding,” he said, adding that the Hadley-Luzerne fest has expanded each year.

Saratoga-North Creek Railway’s new Pullman Ski Train service, which includes overnight stays in Pullman cars parked on a side rail in North Creek, has sparked a considerable response from people downstate, he said.

The railway’s Pullman Ski Train website, which went live in late October, generated so many inquiries that the railway’s executives have decided to add a fourth Pullman sleeper car for the winter season the service is operating.

“We’re very excited about our new Pullman Ski Train service,” Gonyo said at a recent meeting of the supervisors Public Works Committee.

According to an ongoing passenger survey by the railway, train passengers this past year primarily hailed from Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Florida, Ohio and Virginia, Gonyo said, adding that the majority of the groups booking rail trips are coming from Canada and Europe as well as the U.S.

Gonyo: Rail-bike trips likely for 2017 Also, Gonyo said plans were progressing on the rail bike service in which couples or foursomes can pedal special four-wheeled vehicles on the train tracks the railway owns in the towns of Johnsburg and Minerva north of North Creek.

In mid-October, the rail-bike concessionaire Renegade Rail Riders conducted a test run with a prototype rail bike on the tracks, Gonyo said.

“We’re aiming to launch the rail-bike service this next spring,” he said.

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Take a breath

e’ve seen new levels of passion in the country and around the world as a result of the most recent election campaign.

Now that the campaigning is over and we’ve got a President-elect, neither side seems to have moved out of campaign mode, nor has the media or political pundits.

The conventional thinking throughout the campaign was that this Trump guy would go away sooner or later, Mrs. Clinton would rule the day and life would get back to the new normal for the U.S. and the rest of world. Far too many had accepted the status-quo; it was comfortable and predictable.

But just when the plan was about to fall into place, the American public voted and we got an unexpected, Wednesday morning surprise.

Shock, anger, jubilation, crying, laughter, relief, terror, fear, relief and every possible emotion you can think of suddenly went into maximum overdrive.

David defeats Goliath. Aliens land on earth. The sun didn’t rise in the sky. Name your headline but no matter what you choose, could anything be more unsettling and unpredictable than “Trump wins the presidency?”

Well, take a deep breath. Aliens did not land. The sun did in fact rise Wednesday morning and everyday since. In time we will all come to understand what this presidency will mean for our country and how it will affect our lives and those we love.

President Obama recently spoke about all the fake election news that’s been distributed through the Internet and on social channels, that in most cases were created to produced “click throughs” for financial gain by foreign enterprises, and the affects it could have had on those who accept it as the truth.

Whatever the case may be, we’ve got to understand and accept the fact the political rhetoric, campaign speak and spin should never be confused with actual facts.

When it’s time to compete, best of friends will do whatever it takes to win, but when the competition ends, it’s time for handshakes and hugs. We don’t need referees or umpires. The competition is over.

We all need to step back from the ledge, take a deep breath and allow Mr. Trump and his team a little time to collect their thoughts and transition from campaigning to governing. It’s how our democracy works.

Destroying property, chanting “Not my President,” beating up fellowcitizenswhomaydisagreewith you and refusing to accept what will be, serves no one’s interests.

There’s work to be done and plenty of time to reject and protest what Mr. Trump will do, if you disagree, but first let’s wait and see exactly what his final plans are. Only then can you make an educated decision based on known facts, assuming you take the time to seek out the true facts.

Change is inevitable and totally unpredictable. And that is the only thing we really know about the future.

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

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Giving can be good for the soul W ith the holiday season now upon us, we’d like to shine a light on something called Giving Tuesday.

The national incentive, founded in 2012, is designed to highlight charitable efforts during the holidays, and is celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving.

This year, it falls on Tuesday, Nov. 29, just after the litany of other events that have popped up in recent years, including Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday.

National organizers have created an online directory to help folks find organizations, charities, people and events to which they would like to donate.

Some even have fundraising challenges.

We took a quick spin through the list, and there are a number of organizations across the region worthy of your attention, from youth centers to nonprofits promoting the arts.

Of course, there are many more unlisted local organizations that are not included in the initiative that are also worth your contributions.

You’re probably already aware of them.

We encourage you to set aside some time on Tuesday to engage in an act of selfless kindness — a donation, a pleasant word offered to a stranger, an hour of your time.

If none of those are possible, we suggest a quiet moment of self-reflection.

There is more to our plea than perfunctory positivity.

A 2013 study reveals giving actually has a physiological effect, releasing endorphins that offer a sense of tranquility, serenity and inner peace.

Additional studies link selfless action to stress reduction.

And still others, including recent research by a Cornell University professor, suggest the link between action and happiness is stronger than that of more traditional gift-giving because we identify more with experiences than objects.

All of that sounds pretty good right about now considering the ongoing national discussion, which remains uneasy and tense.

The Sun Community News Editorial Board is comprised of Dan Alexander, John Gereau and Pete DeMola. 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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Parent:Ê IÊ turnedÊ myÊ backÊ forÊ aÊ reason UnitedÊ WayÊ seasonÊ nowÊ underway To the Editor: In response to Ms. Hubert and Ms. Martin: It is too bad that you think turning my back on Ms. Seaman was rude — I could not swallow what she was dishing out any longer, so I turned my back to her.

A lot of others thought it was a great thing to do.

I felt it wrong that when Sen. Betty Little, Assemblyman Dan Stec and the other politicians had finished speaking, they got up and walked out. It would seem you were only concerned with my back — not theirs!

When the town board took away the voters’ right (to vote on the assessors issue) in a sense, turning their backs on them, I thought that showed a huge disrespect to the residents of Thurman, by the board. It would seem it all depends on which side of the aisle one is sitting.

Ms. Martin, I have found we have something we can agree on. You said, “the board researches the issues they discuss.” My question was and still is, “Where and when do these conversations occur?”

Everyone can see that this does not happen at public board meetings!

Some on this board have shown they feel the voters have no right to question them! By discontinuing freedom of the floor, they have insulted the people of this town, to which the people have spoken with there votes!

Some people want to speak at public meetings, some may rather seek out board members in a more private setting. Personally, I chose to speak in front of the public, not in the shadows!

If this board were truly working for all the people of this town, they would be listening to everyone that wanted to speak to them, not just to a few select individuals!

To the Editor: I represent the United Way Campaign team for the Adirondack Region.

United Way funds 44 different agencies in Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties. I co-lead one of these agencies: the Champlain Valley Chapter of the Compassionate Friends. This is a self help bereavement support group for families who have had children, grandchildren or a sibling die. This is run by volunteers only. With the funds from United Way we can send out newsletters, run meetings, host a memorial walk and candle lighting ceremony, and also do other fun events for our members.

The United Way campaign is in full swing this holiday season, and with everyone hustling around to make sure we check everyone off our holiday lists, I would like for you to consider giving a gift in honor or memory of a loved one to this year’s United Way Campaign. holiday shopping is exhausting, so why not save some time and drop off a donation to the United Way office on the Tom Miller Road in Plattsburgh.

There are always gifts to purchase for those hard-to-buy-for people on our lists. Why not give a gift that will keep on giving? One gift will help 44 partner agencies.

If you have already done your shopping for this season, think about other times of the year when you are invited to anniversary and birthday parties, retirement parties and you just don’t know what to get. A gift to the United Way will take the guessing out of what to get them. Imagine how proud the honoree would feel opening a card with a message inside saying where the gift went in their name.

Times are challenging in our world today. Please help our neighbors and together we will reach our goal. Last year alone, our 44 partner agencies helped over 80,000 individuals collectively.

Keith L. Parent Sr. Thurman

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ElectionÊ DayÊ entourageÊ inappropriateÊ andÊ intimidating

‘Radium Girl’ film hits close to home

To the Editor: On Nov. 8, I voted in Willsboro. When I arrived to vote I was surprised by the number of people standing outside of the polls along both sides of the entry. As I walked into the poll, I noticed a few elected Willsboro officials standing outside along with the rest of the bystanders.

I entered and voted and upon asking the reason for the people outside, I was informed Elise Stefanik was arriving shortly to vote. As I exited the polls, she did arrive with her entourage, and all the elected officials and bystanders surrounded her and offered her their encouragement.

The elected officials, regardless of their party, are elected to represent to residents of Willsboro.

To be standing outside an election area awaiting a partisan politician, I find inappropriate and a little intimidating. Years ago, voting was considered a private matter and in some small circles it was even considered inappropriate to vote for oneself.

I would like to be able to walk into my government offices believing regardless of ones political affiliation you would be treated fairly. The living up of elected officials to shepherd a politician into a polling booth does not enhance that feeling.

To the Editor: In 1941, my ma Helen Fieldstadt Phillips worked in a WWII defense plant willing the luminescent pointers for air craft gauges. She wanted to move “upstairs” into the wet radium department as it paid 10 cents more per hour.

But my dad, who was not married to her yet, said “no!”

That simple no saved her from a life of misery. She said that the girls in the wet radium used their lips to keep a point on the brushes.

Every one of them died!

I remember one lived on the Schroon River Road in Chestertown or Warrensburg and committed suicide by eating a can of Drain-o. This was back in the late 1950s.

My ma said her whole night shift would glow in the dark on their walk home. Was from filling the pointers to balance them.

Ma died April 1987 from natural cases.

Editor’s note: This letter refers to the article “Radium Girl movie shot in Lake George,” which appeared in the Oct. 29 edition of the Sun.

Reginald Bedell Elizabethtown

DisappointedÊ inÊ politicalÊ commentary To the Editor: I have read and listened to so many say they are disappointed, afraid and upset about the outcome of the election. I have to agree.

The commentary “A millennial’s perspective” in the Nov. 19 edition made me wonder why the author felt many of her generation were raised by two Democrats. I don’t see the importance, or the fact basis. She also spoke to first time engagement into politics this cycle and the thought that the youth of today are not ignorant.

I welcome your youth, your intelligence and your enthusiasm, but you should know that many disappointments may arise in your political lifetime.

I also politely remind you that the estimated 75.4 million millennials need to realize that there are 248.8 million baby boomers, Gen. X, silent and Greatest Generation individuals that have experienced more than your “first time” pain.

We are still around.

We are upset at times also, but voicing our opinions and voting as well. It is not just about your generation.

I guess a major disappointment is with the “demonstrators” parents, the professors, the teachers, editorials, the columns, the “lame duck” president, the woman who lost and the Bernie that quit.

All of those mentioned demanded Trump stop the “riots” during the campaign. Those same people never called them demonstrations.

Where are you now?

The president, while in Germany, told them to keep it up! Shameful!

Your editorial of Nov. 19 stated: “No, they’re not rioting.”

What do you call it when they smash all the car windows at an auto dealership, light fires and smash store front windows?

Did they know the owners were Trump voters?

You also wrote: “They’re not un-American, and most we assume, are very nice people.”

I am disappointed that no one mentions the loss of property and monetary loss to the innocent Muslim, gay, white or black business owners credited to the “nice American demonstrators.”

Many interviewed claimed to be undocumented, illegals who feared deportation. Those caught smashing private property were students who skipped class, just to skip class and “thrill seekers” who wanted to be “in the moment” with those who got off the bus loads paid to “demonstrate.”

Those nice people blocked innocent people from going to work or getting to a hospital.

One person died in an ambulance not being able to move. Many rioters were ineligible to vote due to citizenship, or age so I blame the parents for not responding and the educators that did not fail them for not attending class.

I blame the media for the encouragement and continued coverage of the violence.

These have not been peaceful demonstrations for the most part.

These same people that want respect and want to be heard need to earn this deplorable, uneducated white male redneck’s respect and if you don’t want the label, I was given, get off the streets and back to class.

Perhaps if those who are so quick to go to the streets did it peacefully without damaging property and without infringing upon ones right to move about freely, I could respect them more.

Regardless of any political outcome the aftermath should be reconciliation and peaceful transition with the winners given a chance to govern.

I recall that your publisher, sometime back, taking a letter writer to task for condemning a newly elected supervisor before that person took office.

It was good advice, I hope all readers and writers can do the same.

Perhaps if those currently in office, those educating and those parenting did more to control the current situation, I could respect them more. For now, I am disappointed.

Win Belanger Willsboro

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hat an Adirondack weekend, like so many in our area.

Saturday it was in the 60s, and so warm with beautiful blue shirts. T-shirt day.

Now Sunday, that was a different story. When I got up at 4:30 a.m. it was beginning to snow. By the time I left for church at 9:45 a.m. the plow had gone over Edwards Hill clearing the roads. The winds were blustery all day.

Glad the roads were clear when I came home.

So sorry to hear about the death of Ray Robinson. He was a great icon in our community. He also was a great history teacher, even if I didn’t do good in his class.

Sheila Ackley had an accident on Goodman Road and taken to the hospital by ambulance. Thank the good Lord nothing was broken. She was released from the hospital the next day. Lots of soreness but not enough to keep her from visiting her granddaughters, Savannah and Sophie Virgil.

Martha Persons had a good report from her doctor on Thursday and was able to attend church on Sunday.

Jill Swinton is pleased with her new car.

Rose Persons is home after having surgery on Nov. 16. She is hurting a lot but glad to be home where she has to rest.

Dezore Cleveland took me to Saratoga on Saturday to the 70th birthday celebration of Tony Straight. Great to see his family. We had McDonalds on our way home. Beautiful afternoon.

The Sodom Community Church had their Christmas program on Nov. 11. There was Christmas caroling at the church on Nov. 18.

Happy Birthday to Nick Millington, Lee Allen, Ariel Smith, Victoria Bradway, Joyce Virgil, Lorna Outten, Tammy Farrell, Joan Hitchcock and Chrissy Keller.

Enjoy each and every day.

Most of the leaves have fallen to the ground. Now I can enjoy the beautiful sunrise.

Judy Dunkley has been moved to the Warren Center, which used to be West Mount, at 42 Gurney Lane. Please stop by to visit.

Savannah Virgil has been home for a few days with strep but she is feeling much better.

Agnes Straight fell while in Glens Falls but nothing is broken. She has many bruises.

Several guys in the area are happy to say they got their buck. Bill Russell got a 9 pointer that weighed 170 lbs. Leland Morehouse got an 8 pointer.

Engene Dunkley also bagged one. Freezers are getting full.

Joanna Leis from New York City spent the weekend with Fabiann and Amanda Conlon.

Several couples from the area enjoyed eating at “The Place.” Good atmosphere and good food.

Over 100 Christian ladies enjoyed an evening at the Queensbury Hotel on Friday night. “Hope For A Woman’s Heart” is a full event with lots of laughs and many a tears.

On Nov. 20 the Sodom Community Church will have their yearly Thanksgiving meal after the morning worship.

Nov. 22, there will be a Thanksgiving service in the morning at the Adirondack Tri-County Nursing Home.

On Nov. 23, the yearly Thanksgiving service will be held at the Calvary Bible Church in Wevertown at 7 p.m.

Dec. 11 will see the Sodom Community Church Christmas Program at 6 p.m.

On Dec. 18 there will be a Christmas carol sing-a-long at the Sodom Community Church.

Happy Birthday to: Caleb Werger, Keisha Sprague, Crystal Hayes, Kevin Stafford, Dan Bacon, Adam O’Dell, Steve Howe Jr., Jessica Morehouse, Brianna Allen, Nicholas Millington, Penny Allen, Mary Morehouse, Tony Staright and Crystal Ordway.

Enjoy each and every day.

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Beyond the Beltway Democrats are worse off Dick Polman

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e’re all so fixated on what’s happening right now in Washington where Team Trump, shocked by its own victory, is scrambling to form a government with predictable incompetence - that it’s easy to ignore what’s happening in the states beyond the Beltway.

That’s where the Democrats are getting their butts kicked in ways not seen since the 1920s.

When the dust settles, they’ll control a mere 30 of the 98 partisan state legislative chambers. Their incessant losses at the grassroots level have put the Republicans fully in charge of both legislative chambers in 32 states.

That’s a record high for the GOP. Most state legislatures - at last check, 36 - draw the congressional boundaries for 336 of the 435 House districts. If Republicans can sustain their state dominance in the 2018 midterms (bet on it), they’ll keep drawing those boundaries in ways that maximize their voters and minimize the clout of Democratic voters - thus perpetuating their majorities in the House of Representatives. And if Republicans in the years ahead can raise their state legislative dominance from 32 to 38 states, while retaining their congressional power, they’ll be able to ratify their dream amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

This is one of the most underreported stories of our era: Barack Obama’s two wins at the top of the Democratic ticket have masked the party’s down-ballot disasters. In fact, Democrats have been hemorrhaging seats in the hinterlands since the 2010 midterms. Since Obama was sworn in, Democrats have lost roughly 900 state legislative seats and control of more than half the state chambers they ran at the dawn of 2009.

A party can’t build a solid bench if its legs are weak. Hillary Clinton acknowledged this in a 2015 interview: “You see the problems, when we don’t have a pipeline from county commissions and school boards and state legislatures all the way up to governors.

And it has really hurt us...we have just been decimated.”

So what’s the problem? Why have Democrats coughed up so many states - where anti-abortion laws and voter ID laws and so many other pet conservative causes have flourished during the last six years?

Clinton, in that interview, offered one reason: “Democrats are really personality-driven.” In other words, they’re focused on the presidential nominee, they’re top-down instead of bottom-up.

And since many (or most) voters don’t know much about their state legislators, party ID is arguably the most determinative factor. That’s where Republicans have built a big advantage; at the local level, their party brand is better. Fairly or not, they’re viewed as the party of “low taxes” and “pro-business.” Working-class whites view the GOP as the party of the little guy, even though Republicans haven’t done jack for the little guy and job-exodus due to factory shutdowns were endemic under Ronald Reagan.

But nobody ever said that politics is fair. Democrats have long paid insufficient attention to their grassroots races, failing time and again to find the “language that real voters speak in.” So says Democratic activist Jessica Post, who had the thankless task of helming the party’s 2016 plan to win back state legislatures.

In her words, “We have a lot of learning to do about how to go back to our roots...I think Democrats are in for a long period of introspection.”

Can’t argue with that.

Dick Polman can be reached at dickpolman7@gmail.com.

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The 2016 North Warren High School Boys Soccer team includes, front: 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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OTTG announces anniversary gala

NORTH CREEK — After its 20th season, Our Town Theatre Group will close 2016 with a 20th Anniversary Gala.

Founded by Lyle Dye, Our Town Theatre Group has been bringing community theatre, live performance, and other arts to the Adirondack park for 20 years.

To celebrate the occasion, OTTG is organizing a free end-of-the-year gala to be held Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. in the Lyle Dye Auditorium at Tannery Pond Community Center.

The free event will feature music by the Jive Five and Al Tolomeo and Frank Conti.

For more information, visit ottg.org or call 406-8840.

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CHESTERTOWN — The North Warren Boys Soccer team had quite a run this year, as the team achieved the title of Section II Class D runner-up champions.

Sports observers have said that North Warren could have won the Sectional championship and competed in the regional tournament, if the Cougars didn’t have to play the deciding game against Fort Ann, the defending Class D state champions.

Fort Ann, which on Nov. 20 lost the state championship finals game to Alfred-Almond, had not lost in 50-plus games when it played against North Warren on Oct. 29, with the Cardinals overwhelming the Cougars 9-0. Fort Ann’s offensive strength — evident against North Warren — was unquestionable as the Cardinals set a new school record this year for 149 goals, a remarkable feat considering their soccer program has won seven straight Section II Class D championships as well as many recent state and regional titles.

The Cougars’ 2916 campaign deep into Sectionals was the furthest for the Cougars since 2007, when they also ended up No. 2 after losing to Sharon Springs.

While the Cougars’ loss this year in the Sectional championship finals was initially a disappointment for the athletes, they deserve considerable honor for their achievements, particularly considering North Warren is one of the smallest schools in Section II, coach Gifford said.

The 2016 season was only the third time that North Warren soccer team has competed in the Sectional finals since well before 1980, Gifford said, noting that in 1980, the boy’s soccer team won the sectional championship, and in 2007, they were 2nd in Section II after losing to Sharon Springs.

Gifford said the school community and area citizens are quite proud of the North Warren team’s accomplishments — and they achieved what they did because of the players’ collective character.

“I have 10 seniors, and their leadership, their toughness from playing three years together on varsity made the difference — it all came together this season,” the coach said. “They hustle; they never stop working.”

“They know if they make a mistake, I don’t care — it’s what they do afterwards that counts — If they lose the ball, they go get the ball back.”

The seniors playing on the 2016 team were: Dan Caunter, James Hayes, Will Davis, Lane Feldeisen, Kyle Monroe, Jack Williamson, Nick Hitchcock, Andy Hanaburgh, Justin Harpp and Craig Daniels.

Although the 2016 season featured plenty of action, the high point for the team was likely the Sectional semifinal against St. Johnsville on Oct. 26, when the Cougars won on a penalty-kick shootout after surviving two tied overtime periods.

The Cougars scored first about three minutes into the game, as Andrew Piper passed the ball to James Hayes, who booted it into the goal. The Wolfpack answered with their own goal about 12 minutes later, then pulled ahead with another goal about 16 minutes into the second half. About six minutes later, Dan Caunter struck back with a goal for the Cougars, sending the game play into two overtimes. In both extra periods, the Cougars shot relentlessly, but the St. Johnsville goalie, who ended up with 32 saves, blocked all the attempts.

In the ensuing shootout, Dan Caunter, Lane Feldeisen and Will Davis all kicked well-placed shots into the net while the Wolfpack managed one — the differential securing the Cougar victory.

“We practice penalty kicks regularly, so I was confident going into the shootout that we’d win,” Gifford said, noting that after the game he asked Feldeisen whether he was nervous about the team’s season hanging in the balance on his penalty kick, and he responded, “No, I just did what we’d done in practice.”

Gifford noted that while there’s a depth of talent on his team, and each player played a role in the successful season, Dan Caunter deserves recognition after scoring 63 career goals and 23 assists over his three years as a varsity starter.

The coach concluded that the dedication and work ethic of his players has been outstanding.

“They are willing to do all the little things that make a difference,” Gifford said. “They are ready to play out of position, they put long hours into practice — The players have been willing to do whatever it takes to win.”

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WARRENSBURG — Imbued with enthusiasm and a competitive spirit this year, the Warrensburg High School football team — under the mentorship of new head coach Mike Perrone — provided a lot of action for local fans.

The team compiled an impressive a solid win-loss record that earned them a berth in the Section II tournament, where they were defeated 68-14 in the Sectional semifinals on Oct. 29 by Cambridge, ranked second in New York State. In this matchup, running back Greg Shambo gained 98 rushing yards and scored a touchdown.

Despite the lopsided final score, Warrensburg had taken the lead early in the first quarter and matched them again in the second stanza — one of only two times this year that any opponent had

undefeated Cambridge in that position, Perrone said.

Also to Warrensburg’s credit, Cambridge’s legendary coach Doug Luke praised the Burghers after the game for how much they’ve improved in one year, Perrone noted.

Although this final game of 2016 had a dramatically tilted score, the Burgers had also accomplished several wins in 2016 with such a wide scoring gap to their advantage.

Warrensburg’s 2016 season was one of accomplishment. They had a potent ground attack, powered by a half-dozen shifty running backs — and this array of talented athletes helped keep their opponents guessing who would next be carrying the ball.

The running backs were aided by a beefy line that mowed down their opponents, following strategies that opened up big holes for the athletes to run through, gaining a total of 2,245 yards for the season. The Burghers also racked up 406 passing yards, and averaged 294.6 yards gained per game, ground or air during 2016, coach Perrone said.

“I’m pretty proud of the team’s accomplishments,” he said, adding that the Burghers were 4-3 in their conference, and 4-5 overall.

“It was an interesting year with a lot of changes — with a brand-new offense, defense and special teams strategy,” Perrone said. “It was a big learning experience for the players.”

The 2016 season provided valuable experience, and equipped the Burgher players with skills they will employ in the future, he added.

“The season moved the football program forward, providing a solid foundation for years to come,” he said.

Perrone said his players practiced hard, investing a lot of hours conducting drills and scrimmages, watching game films and building strength and skills.

A Burgher running back gains yardage in a game against Fort Edward in September. Warrensburg’s roster of ball carriers enjoyed a successful season because of the holes that the aggressive Burgher offensive line opened up for them — and coach Mike Perrone predicted this week that next year, the Burghers — armed with experience — will go far.

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“Our players practiced a lot longer than many other teams,” Perrone said. “They were eager to learn and get better, and they improved so much as the season progressed.”

He noted that his offensive line performed particularly well considering they were learning new formations and plays. During the season, Perrone often moved his linemen around, depending of formations, play calls and varied strengths of opponents. For many of those working the line, it was their first year.

Perrone said he is looking forward to next year, as 25 players are returning, with 9 to ten 2016 veteran athletes experienced in defense and offense respectively — triple the experience quotient of this year, he said.

“I see experience as a huge advantage going into next season,” he said, adding that if the 2016 team had possessed a little more experience, they would have defeated Whitehall, Canajoharie and Moriah, three closely-matched games.

“Next year, we’ll finish those games as we could have, and be in Sectionals, and perhaps win them,” he said noting he will likely have a deep roster.

Asked to talk about his reputation as a proponent of positivism, Perrone offered his thoughts.

“I’m motivated to create a winning culture,” he said. “The players battling for positions created a great atmosphere, and it was a lot of fun. 2016 has been exciting, and we had a great season.”

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Pearsall Foundation grants announced Foundation awards grants to 33 local organizations

JOHNSBURG — Over 50 grant applications were submitted to the Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foundation this year.

Of the applications received, the foundation either fully or partially funded 33 of them, including: • The Johnsburg Chapter of Imagination Library bringing free books monthly to children under 5 years of age.

• Moriah Central School to help fund their food backpack program.

• Saranac Lake Youth Center to support their teenager’s facility and programing.

• Lake Placid Center for the Arts to help underwrite their School Day Matinee Programming.

• Lake George Music Festival to purchase office equipment.

• First Night Saranac Lake to support their community New Years Eve events.

• Johnsburg Historical Society to underwrite additional signage at the historic John Thurman site at “Elm Hill”.

• Adirondack Research Consortium to support Student Scholar Research programming.

• CanAdirondack Engineers 4H Club to help fund additional equipment so that they can compete in the annual FIRST Tech Challenge robotics competition.

• Adirondack Public Observatory to help underwrite equipment for an interactive classroom.

• Pendragon Theatre to fund expanding student workshops.

• Seagle Music Colony to bring children’s opera curriculum and performance to 15 Adirondack schools.

• Adirondack Curriculum Project to support the annual Adirondack Day at the Wild Center in Tupper Lake.

• Ticonderoga Festival Guild to support expansion of free children’s performing arts offerings.

• Champlain Valley Outdoor Educators Cooperative to staff field classes and fund creation of educational materials for four Essex County schools to experience, study and draw conclusions about water quality and the aquatic biology of the Boquet River.

• North County Ministry to send 5 staff members and 7 key board members to “Bridges Out of Poverty” training sessions as well as help fund food for students attending the YMCA Adiron-

Executive Director of AARCH, Stephen Engelhart, leads a few trustees of Pearsall Adirondack Foundation on tour of Keeseville.

dack Outreach Center in Brant Lake.

• Johnsburg Fine Arts for continued funding of the North Creek Mosaic Wall and partnering with the Johnsburg Summer Youth Program.

• Lake Placid Sinfonietta to support a two day in-school residency by the Eastman School of Music Wind Quintet and performance of “Quintensity” in two Adirondack schools.

• Northern Forest Canoe Trails to increase scholarship amounts so that Adirondack children can take advantage of a 5 day paddling trip led by local outfitters and an intern to learn outdoor skills, leadership and an appreciation of environment responsibility.

• View in Old Forge to support After School programming.

• Adirondack Marathon a one-time gift to help cover recent financial shortfalls.

• Fort Ticonderoga Association to provide outreach programs to four Adirondack schools.

• Mountain Lake PBS to help underwrite their

Tannery Pond holiday celebration on tap NORTH CREEK — The Tannery Pond Community Center will host their annual holiday celebration on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m.

This free concert will feature the North Country Singers, Holiday Children’s Choir, Guiding Steps North Dancers, JCS Jazz Band and JCS Pop Singers.

Minerva Fire Department to hold breakfast buffet MINERVA — The Minerva Fire House will host a holiday brunch on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 7 a.m. to noon. The menu includes homemade sausage gravy, biscuits, sausage, hot cakes, french toast, eggs and home fries. Pastries and beverages will also be available. The cost is $9 for adults; $5 for kids; free for 5 and under. Proceeds will benefit the Minerva Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad.

MLPB “Spotlight” programming.

• Wildlife Conservation Society to help underwrite their efforts to engage local communities to find a common ground between environmental protection and maintaining the economic viability of Adirondack communities.

• Upper Jay Art Center to help underwrite their winter play, keeping admission fees voluntary.

• North Country Public Radio for underwriting.

• Ticonderoga Central Schools to support their student food backpack program.

• Adirondack Council to support the Council’s efforts to organize and host community meetings and provide meaningful follow-up.

• Whallonsburg Grange to install acoustical panels to improve the audibility and sound quality for their films, lectures and performances.

• Tannery Pond Center, North Creek for new equipment and technology up-grades and helping underwrite the Seagle Colony Children’s Opera

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performance there in July of 2017.

• Wildlife Institute of N.Y. to underwrite their “Silent Wings” programs in elementary, middle and high school students with the Park.

• Up Yonda Farm in Bolton Landing to purchase materials to construct a larger, more permanent butterfly exhibit.

• Adirondack Community Outreach Center to support their student food backpack program.

The Glenn and Carol Adirondack Foundation is a private foundation established in 2000 and “dedicated to improving the quality of life for year round residents of the Adirondack Park.”

Since its inception, the foundation funded 366 not-for-profit grant requests totaling over $582,000.

Additional information on past grant recipients and the grant application process is available at pearsallfoundation.org.

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WARRENSBURG — The 2016 Adirondack League All-Star soccer teams were announced this week, and a large number of athletes from northern Warren County were honored by their inclusion.

Player of the Year, girls soccer: Lacey Cormie, forward, Lake George High School.

Athletes named to the Adirondack League All-Stars for Girls Soccer were: • Bolton Central (New York State Final Four competitors) — First Team: Abbie Seamans and Caitlyn Speranza, midfielders; Madelyn Pratt, defender; Second Team: Chelsea Speranza, defender; Chloe Monroe, forward; and Leah Monroe, midfielder; Honorable Mention: Kaitlyn Burke, Summer Foy, Caitlyn Johnson, and Maria Baker.

• Lake George High School — First Team: Nicole Nolin and Kira Bieber, defenders; Sarah Kohls, midfielder; and Rachel Shambo, goaltender; Second Team: Gabriella Marchello, midfielder and Kiley Mann, defender; Honorable Mention: Nicole Kingsley, Logan Clarke, Brooke Reynolds, Morgan Zilm and Olivia King.

Athletes named to the Adirondack League All-Stars for Boys Soccer were: • Lake George High School players — First Team: seniors Luke Vanderminden and Anthony Cardenas, both midfielders; senior Zeke Reynolds, defender; senior Kalab Helms, forward; Second Team: senior Ian Devlin, midfielder; junior Alex Jones, midfielder; junior Jacob Helms, defender; sophomore Phillip Shambo, defender; senior Eli Gowen, goaltender; Third Team: Nick Hoffis.

• North Warren players — First Team: senior Dan Caunter, forward; senior Jack Williamson, defender; Second Team: senior Lane Feldeisen, midfielder; senior Will Davis, midfielder; plus Third Team awardees James Hayes, Kyle Monroe, Nick Hitchcock and Andy Hanaburgh.

• Bolton-Warrensburg players — First Team: sophomore Adam Seamans, midfielder; Second Team: junior John Kelly, defender; Third Team: Jacob Beebe, R.J. DeMeo and Garry Ross.

The All-stars, as is traditional, were selected by the league’s soccer coaches.

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PlayerÊ of Ê theÊ Year

Christina Slattery — Moriah

Stephania Zelinski — Moriah

TheÊ 2016Ê Times-EnterpriseÊ TeamÊ Ñ Ê Starters

Ticonderoga

Taylor Dwyer Johnsburg

Lillian Perry Moriah

Corrine Pelkey Schroon Lake

Jordan Bush Minerva/Newcomb

Swade Potter Crown Point

Delaney Hughes Ticonderoga

Madison Olcott Moriah

Savanna Berg Johnsburg

Sara Vradenburg

Haleigh Wright Ticonderoga

Kayli Stone - CP

Hannah Palmer - CP

Makayla Stockwell - MCS

Samantha Hayes - MCS

Reserves

Shawna McIntosh - CP Tanner Carroll - IL/LL

Erica Demars - M/N

Sam Grey - SLCS

Maria Black - IL/LL

Khaleah Cleveland - JCS

Lily Slyman - SLCS

Abi Belrose - SLCS

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Tannery Pond Center announces $25K gift NORTH CREEK — An anonymous gift in memory of Bob Foley has created an endowment for the Tannery Pond Center, Inc., the nonprofit organization that manages the operations and programming for the town-owned facility known as the Tannery Pond Community Center.

Donna Welch, president of Tannery Pond Center’s board of directors, announced that the nonprofit organization received an anonymous memorial gift of $25,000, which will be used to establish an endowed fund at Adirondack Foundation. Foley passed away last year.

The donor required that this gift be used to establish an endowment for Tannery Pond. With this understanding, Glenn and Carol Pearsall personally agreed to match the gift with contributions to the endowment of $5,000 a year for the next five years. Glenn Pearsall also generously offered to spearhead an endowment campaign, working in conjunction with Tannery Pond’s board of directors. He will be contacting other leaders in the community and asking them to join him in this exciting new initiative.

“There are many tax-efficient ways to make these gifts,” said Pearsall. “The anonymous donor used excess funds in his tax-deferred annuity that would otherwise have all become taxable as ordinary income to his estate. Carol and I will be donating highly-appreciated stock that otherwise we would have to pay capital gains taxes on if we sold them.”

Congress also just renewed the provision that permits charitable contributions up to $100,000 from retirement plans’ required minimum distributions.

“We are thrilled,” Welch said. “Tannery Pond Community Center was built and paid for by the generosity of Woody and Elise Widlund, and gifted to the town of Johnsburg in 2002. The town maintains the building and provides electricity and heat. Tannery Pond Center manages day to day operations and programming. Generous gifts like this enable us to staff the building, sponsor numerous programs, and coordinate the community’s use of the building. With over 500 activities a year, Tannery Pond Community Center is a very busy place, and getting more so every year.”

Deb Zack, recently hired by the Tannery Pond Board as managing director for the facility, said: “Establishing an endowment is a major step toward the creation of a sustainable stream of revenue with which to support future operations and programming for the center. We are deeply grateful to our anonymous donor and the Pearsalls for demonstrating their commitment to the long term viability of the organization with their charitable gifts.”

The endowment will be managed by Adirondack Foundation, a community foundation based in Lake Placid.

“Nonprofit organizations like the Tannery Pond Center play an important role in maintaining and improving quality of life in our communities,” said Cali Brooks, President and CEO of the Adirondack Foundation. “By creating this fund with Adirondack Foundation, Tannery Pond is creating a lasting source of capital to support its mission, now and in the future.

Tannery Pond Center is dedicated to serving the residents of and visitors to this community by providing cultural and performing arts, educational, recreational and social opportunities for all ages. For more information, visit tannerypondcenter.org.

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Boreas

From page 1 Protecting vulnerable lands are why they are choosing to relocate to the Adirondack Park, they said, reversing long-entrenched demographic trends that have seen young people fleeing the region.

But, said their older counterparts, more access is needed for an aging population, including sportsmen, who are chief drivers of local economies.

Over a dozen Millennials spoke on Wednesday, many from SUNY Plattsburgh. They wore green t-shirts distributed at the beginning of the session by a coalition of green groups, known collectively as BeWildNY. The APA has proposed four alternatives which include a combination of Wilderness, Wild Forest and state administrative classifications.

The students rejected all four, instead calling for a full Wilderness protection, a proposal offered by Adirondack Wilderness Advocates, a green group that sprouted earlier this year following the state’s purchase of the tract by the Nature Conservancy.

“This is about if we want to make this a theme park, or a wilderness habitat for future generations,” said Justin Ramos.

While their statements contained their fair share of starry-eyed idealism — at least one student spoke of the Adirondack Park as a refuge from “capitalist society” — they also raised more practical concerns geared toward community survival.

It is they, for instance, who are repopulating a region where young people have been leaving for decades, hollowing out the tax base and leaving schools gasping for breath.

The prime draw, they said, is Wilderness.

“We’re talking about the rarest habitat we have left,” said Tyler Socash, citing the Class 1 designation of the parcel’s wetlands, the highest protection offered by the state.

That solitude offers a “psychological intangible,” he said.

Tyler’s mother, Pamela, said this was a chief reason why she and her husband relocated to Old Forge 26 years ago to raise their family.

But the proposals offered by the APA would threaten this habitat, Socash said, which has been flagged by experts as containing a diverse spread of rare plants and wildlife species.

Paired with other ecological features, the site is frequently referred to as a “crown jewel.”

If these communities want to see any type of sustainable future, students said, then they must listen to the young people who are relocating here.

“I moved back to the Adirondacks because the Wilderness is here,” said Samantha Brooks.

So did Lindsay Moats, a Florida native who moved to Saranac Lake by way of Washington, D.C. “I believe I am the future of the Adirondacks,” Moats said.

Tom Collins said he understands the concerns of local economies, having grown up in the Tug Hill Plateau, which is heavily reliant on snowmobiling.

But the SUNY Plattsburgh student said the infrastructure wasn’t in place in Newcomb to support snowmobilers, including gas stations and restaurants.

‘ACCESS IS KEY’ Access the Adirondacks, a coalition of local government officials and sportsmen, largely favor Alternative 1, which would grant more Wild Forest classification.

That designation would allow for the increased recreational uses that will bolster the economy and ensure access to all user groups, including the disabled and aging sportsmen.

The group also opposes any land use classification that disallows access to all, and that facilitates a diverse spread of recreational activities, including snowmobiling, dog sledding, horseback riding and bicycling.

“Access is the key to how we’re going to make these lands productive for the town of Newcomb,” said Wes Miga, the town’s supervisor.

The parcel is also dotted with non-conforming structures, including dams, roads and bridges, making it, by its very definition, not Wilderness, claims Access.

That infrastructure will aid recreation, and is also key for aid-

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an Upper Hudson Recreation Hub, but much of the details underpinning future use of those lands is riding on the classification of the Boreas Pond Tract, the parcel purchased by the state earlier this year.

The Adirondack Park Agency is currently holding public hearings across the state to glean public input before the state Department of Conservation determines a recreational usage plan for the property, primarily located in Newcomb and North Hudson.

“That’s the final link that would link these communities together,” Moore said.

The conceptual project joins other efforts underway to link the communities, including a state-sponsored multi-use recreational trail.

Steve McNally (D-Minerva) said after the meeting that those efforts have been underway for years.

“We’re going to try to make our five towns a destination,” he said.

In Minerva, horseback riding elements will be key, he said. A town-owned campsite is being outfitted to be more equestrian-friendly.

“People will come in the summer,” McNally said.

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ing emergency response efforts.

A chief sticking point in the debate is how much of the sevenmile Gulf Brook Road leading into the tract should be kept open.

Under Access’ preferred alternative, the road would be kept open all the way to the ponds.

But advocates for the most stringent classification want the entire road to be closed. Visitors would then have to make the seven-mile hike to access the ponds that form the centerpiece.

“Access is the number one threat to the sporting community,” said Jason Kemper, chairman of the New York State Conservation Fund Advisory Board.

Kemper said he takes offense to the argument access is detrimental to the environment, and degradation of lands has nothing to do with the sporting community.

“You don’t see a bunch of hunters meet up and go sit together in the middle of the woods,” he said.

Fishing and hunting are critical to the local economy, he said, creating annual expenditures of about $5 billion, according to a state comptroller’s report.

License sales generate $42 million in revenue, he said, and federal programs that allocate revenues to the states for wildlife programs have provided an average of more than $24 million a year for New York since 2011.

But the average age of license-holders is nearly 49.

Remington, the former logger, said the road is still in good shape, and should remain open.

“I’ve seen people struggle with mobility,” he said. “I challenge someone to take my wheelchair, and we’ll go up next week, and you can do it.

“It’s time for the state to do the right thing and make it accessible to all,” he said. “I’d consider it discrimination if all these roads were closed.”

A seven-mile hike is too much even for the able-bodied, said Jerry Delaney, Deputy Director of the Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board.

Delaney twice attempted to walk into the tract, but was prevented by a physical ailment.

“The seven miles is just too much,” he said.

‘IT’S ABOUT MANAGEMENT’ “We’re talking about balance,” said North Hudson Supervisor Ron Moore, who said the plan supported by Access is actually a compromise solution because it does not call for full Wild Forest, and contains a split with Wilderness.

“A Wilderness classification does not allow for that balance,” Moore said.

Moore added a Wild Forest designation does not mean those parcels will be open to all forms of recreation.

Uses will be designated by the state Department of Conservation in the Unit Management Plan, said Brian Towers, President of the Adirondack Association of Towns and Villages.

That oversight contains environmental safeguards, he said.

“It’s really not about classification,” said Hamilton County Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Farber. “It is about the management.”

But Neil Woodworth, President of the Adirondack Mountain Club, disagreed, arguing Wild Forest would lead to a slippery slope in future land use discussions.

“We believe there should have been more alternatives that more clearly reflected different dreams of Boreas Ponds properties,” Woodworth said.

Full Wilderness advocates also shot down arguments of the permanence of the structures, saying there are already signs that nature is reclaiming them, and that much of the now-protected areas of the Adirondack Park were once shaped by man.

Road networks may also act as gateways to invasive species, they claim.

“It deserves a better level of protection,” said Ari Epstein, a Schenectady resident who called roads “reckless and irresponsible.”

Roger Jetty, a longtime Adirondack guide who now lives in Salt Lake City disagreed.

“This is Wild Forest — this is not Wilderness,” he said. “If you want this to be Wilderness, consider blowing those dams off the bat. These are not natural lakes.”

Pete Nelson, co-founder of Adirondack Wilderness Advo-

“It’s a nice place to stay, camp and use as a base camp.”

Wes Miga (R-Newcomb) said diversity is important, and each community will ideally bring different offerings to the table, from mountain bike riding to snowmobiling.

“If we’re all providing the same stuff, we’re not providing differentiation,” Miga said.

Increased recreational offerings has the opportunity to bring millions in tourist dollars to the communities, he said.

Randy Preston (I-Wilmington), the county’s representative for the land use discussions, said he liked the concept.

“I think this is a great idea, and hopefully there’s more things in the future that’s going to tie everyone together,” he said.

The resolution unanimously passed the Economic Development Committee.

If formally approved by the full board next month, the region would join others promoted by ROOST, including the High Peaks, Malone and Lake Champlain.

Each have tailored web properties and destination marketing plans, or detailed visions for how the regions are marketed to both domestic and international visitors.

FINAL HEARINGS Nov. 28: Rochester Institute of Technology, Louise Slaughter Hall, Parking in Lot T, Rochester, 7 p.m., Nov. 29: Canton High School, 99 Main Street, Canton 6 p.m., Dec. 7: NYS DEC 625 Broadway, Albany, 2 p.m.

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cates, called the debate “myopic” and said engaging in the same tired retreads was a disservice to both the land and the people who live there.

“I think it’s a foolish debate — it’s a waste of our time,” Nelson said.

“I’m going to advocate for local communities — local communities do not think so.”

Nelson urged the crowd to look past conventional ways of thinking, and explore new possibilities of economic development — like the possible inclusion of Frontier Town into broader efforts.

“Wilderness is the economic hope for local communities,” he said.

‘HEAR US OUT’ AWA co-founder Brendan Wiltse said he hoped local officials would hear the young people out, and not alienate them.

Wiltse condemned a Facebook post allegedly written by a public official that referred to the students as “uneducated brats.”

“I hope the local government will not attack the very demographic that is moving into their communities,” Wiltse said.

Local officials and older attendees said they understood the concerns of the younger generation, but reminded them that their communities continue to struggle for survival.

“I’m not happy with your wardrobe choice, but I’m really happy that you’re here,” said Brian Wells, supervisor of Indian Lake.

“See how we’re struggling to stay afloat,” he said, inviting them to his town, and asking to consider how a Wilderness classification would impact the remote Hamilton County community.

Older speakers also asked the students to temper their idealism with their seasoned advice and experience.

Mike Prescott used to paddle all over the Adirondacks with a pal, who was delighted when the Essex Chain was opened to the public.

But the friend was on oxygen and needed assistance. He never made it in because of access issues.

“He passed away before that could happen, and it’s just a very sad situation,” Prescott said.

To the crowd: “But you’re all going to get older, he said. “Believe me.”

Walt Rushby, 78, said due to replanting efforts by Finch Pruyn, the land actually contains more trees than it likely would have without human interference.

Rushby, a former Moriah supervisor, has been hunting the tract for 30 years through a lease agreement, and once had a camp on Sand Pond Road.

Years ago, he took his mother to Elk Lake. She was 80.

“If you guys had your way, my mother would not have had the opportunity to do that,” Rushby said. “I would like to see the Boreas Ponds, and I’m going to try to be there.”

Due to increased attendance by the general public, the locations for the hearings in Rochester and Canton have been moved to larger venues.

“The APA is very encouraged by the outstanding public participation we have had at the first three hearings on the 2016-2017 State Land Classification Package,” said APA Chairman Sherman Craig. “The comments we are receiving are very informative. The respectful and civil manner in which people of divergent views are conducting themselves is truly inspirational.”

A fourth session was held in Schroon on Monday, Nov. 21, after this edition went to print.

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There are over 50,000 mastectomies in the United States alone each year. They see the availability of the knitted prostheses as being a means of brightening and improving the lives of women.

As part of their ongoing projects done for charity, the North Country Crafters have also been knitting chemotherapy caps.

Smith reiterated supporting North Country Crafters during the upcoming Country Christmas Tour is really giving the gift of support to members of the local community that benefit from the many organizations the group supports.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH The North Country Crafters supports the following community organizations through their work and fundraising: Adirondack Tri County Nursing Home Friends of Indian Lake Library High Peaks Hospice Indian Lake Theater Town of Indian Lake Warren County Community Action Parker Benton Legion Auxiliary Indian Lake Volunteer Ambulance Indian Lake Volunteer Fire Department Indian Lake Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Indian Lake Central School Graduate (scholarship)

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Coach: Warriors have plenty to be proud of

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LAKE GEORGE — Expectations were soaring this year for the Lake George varsity girls soccer team, considering they were undefeated through the regular season, ranked No. 2 in New York State and hailed as the school’s “best ever” girls soccer team.

These high hopes for titles were stymied, however with a 1-0 loss to Schoharie in the Section II Class D championship final Nov. 2 — but the team and school community should take pride in the team’s character and accomplishments, coach Mike McLaughlin said.

“The team did their very best, and so did I, but we came out on the ‘short side’ and had a heartbreaking loss,” he said, noting that Schoharie was a two-time championship team. “Despite the fact we didn’t reach all our goals, I am very proud of the players and I have enormous personal satisfaction in the team’s achievements. This one loss does not detract from the accomplishments of our young women whatsoever.”

The team can be extremely proud of their 2016 campain,

McLaughlin continued.

“Nineteen consecutive wins is certainly successful,” he said.

“It was a dream season in so many respects.”

Citing legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden’s philosophy on how success is defined by personal effort, McLaughlin said his players can take pride in their considerable accomplishments.

“If players are devoted to their sport, train properly, understand the fundamentals and tactics of sport and give their best effort, that’s what’s important, and that’s what the team did, so elegantly” he said. “It’s never been about winning, but giving the very best on the field, then living with the results, good or bad.”

Months ago, McLaughlin, 61, announced he was retiring from coaching soccer at Lake George High — So this was his final campaign with the varsity girls soccer team, which he coached for six years, preceded by 17 as a coach for the Lake George boys soccer teams.

Under McLaughlin’s mentorship, the varsity girls soccer team has accumulated an admirable record. In 2011 and in 2013, the Warriors won the Adirondack League champion-

ship; in 2015, the team was tied for the title, and this year, they won the coveted trophy.

No less than 12 of the 2016 players were honored as Adirondack League All-Stars, the most of any team in the league.

Four of these players were named to the First Team; and a fifth, Lacey Cormie, was honored as Adirondack League Player of the Year. Cormie scored 29 goals this season.

McLaughlin concluded his thoughts about his team’s 2016 campaign.

“It’s my great hope, the girls take the character-building lessons they learned this season and incorporate them in other areas in their life,” he said. “I’m confident these young women will look back in years to come, fully realizing how much personal enjoyment and satisfaction they got from growth they experienced — And boy, did we have fun along the way.”

Wreath-making workshop slated Nov. 26 NORTH RIVER — The North River United Methodist Church will host a wreath-making workshop on Saturday, Nov. 26 from 4:30- 7 p.m. Organizers ask that attendees bring a wreath ring or a simple wire coat hanger.

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LEGALS NOTICE OF FORMATION OF 43 WEST MOUNTAIN ROAD, LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on October 12, 2016. Office location: Warren County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 511 Hartung Drive, Wyckoff, NJ 07481.

Purpose: any lawful activity.

NE/AJ-11/0512/10/2016-6TC-134769 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 6 Old State Rd South LLC Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the limited liability company is: 6 Old State Rd South LLC, and the Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State on October 11, 2016. The county within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is Warren. The secretary of state is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served.

The post office address within or without this state to which the secretary of state will mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served on him or her is 27 Silver Circle, Queensbury, New York 12804.

NE/AJ-10/2211/26/2016-6TC-133634 8 Harrison Ave LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/5/16. Office in Warren Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to C/O Christine Powers, 372 Bartman Rd Po Box 5, Bakers Mills, NY 12811. Purpose: General.

NE/AJ-11/0512/10/2016-6TC-135122 AT THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING of the Minerva Central Board of Education, held Nov. 10, 2016, the following resolution was made: On motion by Mr. Ron Sanalitro, seconded by

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AT THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING of the Minerva Central Board of Education, held Nov. 10, 2016, the following resolution was made: On motion by Mr. Ron Sanalitro, seconded by Mrs. Danae Tucker, the annual audit for the year ending June 30, 2016 along with Extra Classroom Activities Fund was approved.

Diana Mason District Clerk Nov. 11, 2016 NE/AJ-11/26/2016-1TC136653 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF BJC12845, LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on October 18, 2016. Office location: Warren County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 8 Mason Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801. Purpose: any lawful activity.

NE/AJ-11/0512/10/2016-6TC-134770 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION FORMATION OF A NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The name of the limited liability company is BPS LOT 13, LLC (The LLC).

The date of filing of the Articles of Organization with the Department of State was October 18, 2016.

The county in New York in which the offices of the LLC are located is Warren County.

The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any such process served against the LLC to Joseph L. Russell, Jr., CT Corporation System, 111 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011. The business purpose of the LLC is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under the laws of the State of New York.

BORGOS & DEL SIGNORE, P.C. P.O. Box 4392 Queensbury, New York 12804 (518) 793-4900 NE/AJ-10/2912/03/2016-6TC-134322

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION FORMATION OF A NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The name of the limited liability company is BPS LOT 3, LLC (The LLC).

The date of filing of the Articles of Organization with the Department of State was October 18, 2016.

The county in New York in which the offices of the LLC are located is Warren County.

The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any such process served against the LLC to Joseph L. Russell, Jr., CT Corporation System, 111 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10011. The business purpose of the LLC is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under the laws of the State of New York.

BORGOS & DEL SIGNORE, P.C. P.O. Box 4392 Queensbury, New York 12804 (518) 793-4900 NE/AJ-10/2912/03/2016-6TC-134320 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Gatto LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/17/16. Office location: Warren County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to CSC, 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207.

Purpose: any lawful activities.

NE/AJ-11/0512/10/2016-6TC-135155 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF K A Greene Forestry LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 10/17/2016. Office location: Warren County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon which process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 1029 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804.

Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF K A Greene Forestry LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 10/17/2016. Office location: Warren County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon which process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 1029 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804.

Purpose: Any lawful activity.

NE/AJ-10/2211/26/2016-6TC-133622 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Lake George 365, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect'y of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/13/2016. Office location, County of Warren.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 107 Rockhurst Rd., Queensbury, NY 12804.

Purpose: any lawful act.

NE/AJ-11/0512/10/2016-6TC-135011 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name: MADAM Masonry, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on October 19, 2016. Office location: Warren County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to The Company, 54 North Church Lane, Queensbury, NY 12804.

Purpose: any lawful act or activities.

NE/AJ-10/2912/03/2016-6TC-134323 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Articles of Organization for a limited liability company named SGS 126 Real Estate LLC were filed with the Department of State on November 10, 2016.

The office of the LLC is to be located in Warren County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and the post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him/her is 11 Pearl Street, Sandy Hook, CT 06482. The latest date upon which the LLC is to dissolve is December 31, 2115. The character or purpose of the business of the LLC is property acquisition, renovation and management, all activities incidental or complementary thereto and such other activities

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Articles of Organization for a limited liability company named SGS 126 Real Estate LLC were filed with the Department of State on November 10, 2016.

The office of the LLC is to be located in Warren County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and the post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him/her is 11 Pearl Street, Sandy Hook, CT 06482. The latest date upon which the LLC is to dissolve is December 31, 2115. The character or purpose of the business of the LLC is property acquisition, renovation and management, all activities incidental or complementary thereto and such other activities as may be engaged in by a company formed under the Limited Liability Company Law. AJNE-11/26-12/31/166TC-137136 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WARRENSBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a resolution adopted by the Board of Education of the Warrensburg Central School District on November 14, 2016, a public hearing regarding the transfer of $712,354 from the Employee Retirement Reserve Fund and $250,000 from the Repair Reserve Fund to the Capital Reserve Fund will be held on Monday, December 12, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the library of the Warrensburg Junior/Senior High School, 103 Schroon River Road, Warrensburg, New York.

Cynthia Turcotte School District Clerk AJNE-11/26/16-1TC136957 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The undersigned shall receive sealed bids for sale and delivery to the County of Warren as follows: BID-WC 86-16 FRESH AND FROZEN MEATS & DELI ITEMS You may obtain these Specifications either online or through the Purchasing Office. If you have any interest in these Specifications online, please follow the instructions to register on the Empire State Bid System website, either for free or paid subscription. Go to http://warrencountyny.gov and choose BIDS AND PROPOSALS to access the Empire State Bid System OR go directly http://www.EmpireStateBidSystem.com. If you choose a free subscription, please note that you must visit the site up until the response deadline for any addenda. All further information pertaining to this bid will be available on this site. Bids which are not directly obtained from either source will

NOTICE TO BIDDERS The undersigned shall receive sealed bids for sale and delivery to the County of Warren as follows: BID-WC 86-16 FRESH AND FROZEN MEATS & DELI ITEMS You may obtain these Specifications either online or through the Purchasing Office. If you have any interest in these Specifications online, please follow the instructions to register on the Empire State Bid System website, either for free or paid subscription. Go to http://warrencountyny.gov and choose BIDS AND PROPOSALS to access the Empire State Bid System OR go directly http://www.EmpireStateBidSystem.com. If you choose a free subscription, please note that you must visit the site up until the response deadline for any addenda. All further information pertaining to this bid will be available on this site. Bids which are not directly obtained from either source will be refused.

Bids may be delivered to the undersigned at the Warren County Human Services Building, Warren County Purchasing Department, 3rd Floor, 1340 State Route 9, Lake George, New York between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.

Bids will be received up until Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at which time they will be publicly opened and read. All bids must be submitted on proper bid proposal forms.

Any changes to the original bid documents are grounds for immediate disqualification.

Late bids by mail, courier or in person will be refused. Warren County will not accept any bid or proposal which is not delivered to Purchasing by the time indicated on the time stamp in the Purchasing Department Office.

The right is reserved to reject any or all bids.

Julie A. Butler, Purchasing Agent Warren County Human Services Building Tel. (518) 761-6538 Published: November 26, 2016 AJNE-11/26/16-1TC136988

PUBLIC NOTICE Annual Budget Open For Inspection A summary of the adopted budget of the County of Warren for the year 2017 is available for inspection at the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, Warren County Municipal Center, Lake George, New York, where it may be inspected by any interested persons during regular business hours, and may also be viewed on the Warren County website at www.warrencountyny.gov.

Dated: NOVEMBER 18, 2016 AMANDA ALLEN, CLERK Warren County Board of Supervisors AJNE-11/26/16-1TC137126

NAME OF LLC: RJ Property Associates, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State: 10/6/16. Office location: Warren County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: The LLC, 505 Shorewood Dr., Ontario, NY 14519, Attn: Michael Friedler, regd. agent upon whom process may be served.

Purpose: any lawful act.

NE/AJ-10/2211/26/2016-6TC-133625 SENIOR CITIZEN TRANSPORTATION The Town Board of the Town of Johnsburg, Warren County, NY will accept sealed bids to furnish transportation of Senior Citizens to Glens Falls and return, one day per week for the year of 2017.

Detailed specifications may be secured from Jo A Smith, Town Clerk of the Town of Johnsburg, North Creek, NY at her office.

All bids must be submitted on proper bid proposal forms, with a noncollusive certificate and Corporate Resolution, furnished with the specifications.

Sealed bids marked Senior Citizen Transportation, will be received at the office of the Town Clerk, North Creek, NY until 12:00 pm, Tuesday, December 6, 2016 and will be opened at a regular meeting of the Town Board at the Wevertown Community Center, 2370 State Route 28, Wevertown, NY at 7:00 pm on the same date.

The Town Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Dated: November 1, 2016 Jo A Smith, Town Clerk Town of Johnsburg NE/AJ-11/26, 12/03/2016-2TC-135520 STANCLIFT LAW, PLLC filed Articles of Organization with the Department of State of NY on 11/2/2016. Office Location: County of Warren.

The Secretary of State of NY ("SSNY") has been designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process served to: The

STANCLIFT LAW, PLLC filed Articles of Organization with the Department of State of NY on 11/2/2016. Office Location: County of Warren.

The Secretary of State of NY ("SSNY") has been designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process served to: The PLLC, 7 Clearview Ln., Queensbury, NY 12804.

Purpose: Law. AJ-11/26-12/31/16-6TC136879 TOWN OF JOHNSBURG SCRAP METAL BID The Town Board of the Town of Johnsburg, Warren County, NY will accept sealed bids for the removal of all shreddable metal from the Town of Johnsburg landfill between January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2017.

Detailed specifications may be secured from Jo A Smith, Town Clerk of the Town of Johnsburg, North Creek, NY at her office.

All bids must be submitted on proper bid proposal forms, with a noncollusive certificate and Corporate Resolution, furnished with the specifications Sealed bids marked Scrap Metal Bids, will be received at the office of the Town Clerk, North Creek, NY until 12:00pm, Tuesday, December 6, 2016 and will be opened at a regular meeting of the Town Board at the Wevertown Community Center, 2370 State Route 28, Wevertown, NY at 7:00 pm on the same date.

The Town Board of the Town of Johnsburg reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Dated: November 1, 2016 Jo A Smith, Town Clerk Town of Johnsburg NE/AJ-11/26, 12/3/2016-2TC-135522

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