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Minerva to get temporary bridges Long detours during replacement process would have negatively impacted businesses, residents, says town supervisor

By Pete DeMola

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MINERVA — County lawmakers authorized the construction of a pair of temporary bridges spanning Trout Brook Road in Minerva on Monday.

Two structures have been flagged for replacement next year as part of the county’s comprehensive bridge inventory.

Lawmakers had an option of choosing

between detours or temporary, cantilevered structures.

“To add a temporary bridge to each site would be between $150,000 and $200,000 at each site for a total of $400,000,” said Essex County Deputy Highway Superintendent Jim Dougan.

Labor costs are estimated to clock in at $150,000 alone, he said.

Minerva Supervisor McNally said businesses and emergency medical technicians would have been negatively impacted by detours.

“We need temporary bridges on these locations,” McNally said. “You’re looking at an 18 mile (and) a 15 mile detour.”

Both structures see 114 vehicles per day,

according to a highway department report.

“It seems like a half a million dollars for two bridges is quite a bit,” said James Monty (R-Lewis).

But Thom Scozzafava (R-Moriah) said the county is ultimately responsible for delivering services to taxpayers.

“It’s not only something we should do, it’s the right thing to do,” Scozzafava said.

Ron Moore (R-North Hudson) said the use of temporary structures were a matter of public safety.

“These people cannot wait that long and this needs to be done,” Moore said.

County Manager Dan Palmer recommended going out to bid separately for each. Doing so independently will help zero in on more

precise costs for the second structure, he said.

Dougan acknowledged the concerns of local residents.

“This particular bridge has a longer detour than many of the others,” he said.

Repairs, said Dougan, are estimated to take between 3 and 4 months for each structure.

The Department of Public Works Subcommittee unanimously approved the resolution.

Essex County set aside $5 million for bridge bonds during this year’s budget process. Of the county’s 178 bridges, 19 have been flagged as critical, Dougan said. Twelve of those could utilize a detour as opposed to temporary bridges, which would collectively cost between $1.8 and $2.4 million. >> See BRIDGES | pg. 19

BoreasÊ PondsÊ subjectÊ of Ê latestÊ entryÊ inÊ guidebookÊ series

“12 Adventures on New State Lands” introduces readers to the former Finch Pruyn tract, among other new purchases

By Pete DeMola

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Santa Claus will be making his rounds this Sunday, as he is seen here greeting youth in Minerva.

Photo by Mike Corey

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

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

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

Other recent purchases include the Essex Chain Lakes, OK Slip Falls, and long stretches of the Hudson River, making a >> SEE GUIDEBOOK | pg. 19

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Bolton’s Conover nominated to lead Warren County

By Thom Randall

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QUEENSBURY — Four-term Bolton town supervisor Ron Conover is poised to become the political leader of Warren County government.

As of Jan. 5, Conover is likely to be elected chairman of the county board of supervisors, replacing Warrensburg Supervisor Kevin Geraghty who has served in the post for four years. In November, Geraghty has announced his retirement from the county chairmanship, although he is seeking to continue in his work as interim county Administrator.

Conover has said he supports Geraghty continuing in that role.

Dec. 15, the Warren County Republican supervisors’ caucus met and nominated Conover as the next chairman. Their choice is likely to prevail in the official election of chairman occurring at the county Board of Supervisors’ upcoming annual reorganizational meeting, as Republicans hold 14 of 20 seats on the county board of supervisors.

Warren County’s Board of Supervisors Chairman is paid $21,000 annually in addition to the annual county supervisor salary of $16,786.

Since January 2013, Conover has served in the influential position as chairman of the county Finance, Committee, which morphed about a year ago into the Finance, Personnel & Higher Education Committee.

Conover, 66, was first elected Bolton Supervisor in 2009. His career experience includes serving as Director of Planning and Community Development of the city of Rome, NY. Also, Conover served for two terms in the Oneida County Legislature.

In his tenure as Bolton Town Supervisor, he’s overseen the construction of the Bolton Visitors Center and an addition to the town’s historical museum, both situated in a newly landscaped plaza situated in Roger’s Park.

The ambitious project was accomplished without affecting taxes.

The county reorganizational meeting is scheduled to be held at 11 a.m. Thursday Jan. 5 in the supervisors’ board room on the second floor of the county Municipal Center, off Northway Exist 20 on state Rte. 9.

Four-term Bolton Town Supervisor Ron Conover is all-but-certain to become Warren County’s new political leader as of Thursday Jan. 5 when the county Board of Supervisors meets to reorganize for 2017. Conover was nominated in a G.O.P. caucus Dec. 15 to become the board’s new chairman, and since Republicans occupy 14 of 20 of the seats on the board, his election to the post is likely to be unchallenged.

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Open house set for New Year’s Eve at Dynamite Hill

By Thom Randall

to accommodating skiers and snowboarders. The popular recreation area also features a skating rink and a lodge.

In the wintertime months, as many as 400 people — both local residents and area visitors — partake in activities at Dynamite Hill over a typical weekend.

The upgrades were primarily funded by the state’s First Wilderness Heritage Corridor development program and occupancy tax receipts, along with a donation from the Chestertown Rotary Club.

Local excavator Bernie Bolton donated his labor and the use of his equipment to re-grade the hill in the improvement project, Leggett said.

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CHESTERTOWN — One of the area’s premier family-friendly, free skiing hills just got upgraded, and an open house is to be held Saturday Dec. 31 to celebrate the improvements.

Dynamite Hill recreation area, off state Rte. 8 just north of Chestertown, has a new ski tow with handles — as well as many new lighting fixtures to enhance nighttime skiing.

To begin at 10 a.m., the open house is to feature a ribbon cutting for the improvements. Local community leaders will be participating, and regional politicians have been invited.

The lighting is the LED variety, which is far more powerful than the former fixtures, while saving energy costs, town of Chester Supervisor Craig Leggett said.

Improvements also include beefed up electrical service which will allow snowmaking without the use of a generator which to date had limited the amount of snow that

could be produced over weekends, he said.

“The snowmaking machine can now provide better coverage for the hill,” he said. “It’s

going ‘great guns’.”

Featuring a drop of about 65 feet, the hill has an area reserved for sledding in addition

PICTURED: Dynamite Hill ski area as it appeared in Feb. 1966, about four years after the slope was developed into a town ski area. An open house is to be held Saturday Dec. 31 beginning at 10 a.m. to celebrate improvements to the recreational area, including a new ski tow, far brighter night lighting, and boosted snowmaking capabilities. The public is encouraged to attend.

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

By Pete DeMola

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PLATTSBURGH — The girl scouts are looking for superheroes.

Only strong and determined women need apply.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Occasionally, someone is honored with a lifetime achievement award.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nominations will be accepted through Dec. 30.

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

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

No prior Girl Scout affiliation is necessary for nominees.

For more info, contact Nikki Hilchey at 518563-1560 x 307, or email her at events@gsneny.org. Visit the Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York website at gsneny.org.

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

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Primitive camping, hiking and bicycling park envisioned for Lake George

By Thom Randall

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LAKE GEORGE — A new mountainside municipal park hosting primitive camping, hiking and environmentally-friendly bicycling trails may be created — if conceptual plans discussed by Lake George town officials become a reality.

Lake George Town Supervisor Dennis Dickinson told town board members at their Dec. 12 meeting that he had discussed the idea with Queensbury Supervisor John Strough, as well as representatives of area environmental groups.

Dickinson, a professional surveyor, said he was eyeing a plot of land suitable for the park — 320 acres or so that had been previously logged — off Bloody Pond Road that was now available for purchase. Situated on the side of the French Mountain range, the land is too steep to host any substantial develop-

ment, he said.

Dickinson said he’d like to get hiking, biking, recreational and scouting groups involved in planning and developing the primitive adventure park.

“The park would be a great thing for area residents and visitors, and we’re going to press on with this,” Dickinson said to other town board members.

Lloyd Mott, chairman of the Warren County Safe and Quality Bicycling Committee said a representative of his group had been contacted, and they indeed are interested in the concept.

“When we hear about any project like this, it piques our interest,” he said. “From what we’ve heard, this would be so perfect, and we’d be happy to cooperate.”

He said that members of his group envisioned the development of “single-track” bicycle trails — similar to deer trails — that don’t require cutting trees, but challenge

Johnsburg students join forces with Salvation Army JOHNSBURG — Members of the Johnsburg Central School’s Gore Mountain Chapter of the National Jr. and Sr. Honor Societies joined the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign this season. On Nov. 19, students rang the bell outside the food court at Aviation Mall. On Dec. 3, they could be found at the Quaker Road Walmart. This is a traditional service activity for the National Honor Society groups at JCS.

Changes upcoming at North Creek United Methodist Church NORTH CREEK — At a church meeting Oct. 30, a decision was made to allow the North Creek United Methodist Church buildings to be placed into the care and responsibility of the United Methodist Conference. The conference will have the option to sell the buildings or maintain them.

The church will maintain their charter and standing in the Upper New York Conference of the United Methodist Church.

mountain-bikers to go around them and over their roots and other obstructions, so they don’t involve clearing a wide, smooth path.

“Single-track trails are environmentally friendly, very inexpensive to build, and one of fastest-growing sports in the nation,” Mott added.

Mott said his bicycle enthusiasts’ group was already developing several other networks of single-track bike trails in Queensbury, and they were drawing a robust number of tourists from not only the Capital District, but also from across northeastern U.S..

One of those mountain-bike trails is located in Queensbury’s Gurney Lane recreational area west of Northway Exit 20. The group has also spearheaded development of a popular stone-dust bike path in Queensbury known as Rush Pond Way. Mott said that it was his group’s mission to not only develop enjoyable, health-enhancing recreational opportunities for local citizens, but to boost local environmentally-friendly

In an additional action, the church meeting has voted to move their location for worship to Saint James Catholic Church about one hundred feet South.

St. James worships at 8 a.m. and we will continue to worship at 10 a.m.

Organizers expect to conclude Sunday Worship in their present church sanctuary Jan. 1, 2017, with the first service at St. James on Jan. 8.

Pottersville candlelight services upcoming POTTERSVILLE — Sonrise Lutheran will hold their Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Worship service at 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve at the Christ Episcopal Church in Pottersville. New Year’s Eve worship is at 3 p.m. on Dec. 31.

Services will not be held on either Christmas Day or New Year’s Day. For information, call 772-321-8692 or email barefootrev1@ gmail.com.

tourism. To accomplish that goal, the group is seeking to developing more bicycle paths across Warren County — and then connect them.

“If we end up with quality miles of singletrack trails, families looking for a different active recreational experience will vacation here — for a weekend or a week,” he said.

“People all over looking for places like this.”

Noting that it was wise to accommodate a variety of bicycling sports and all ability levels, Mott added that the paved Warren County Bikeway already hosts about 100,000 or more bicyclists per year.

“We want to promote tourism throughout Warren County and the region,” he said.

Dickinson said the proposed multi-use park could be developed with a combination of public and private funding — including state grants and contributions from environmental groups and individuals interested in seeing the beauty and wildlife habitat of the land preserved.

Andy the Music Man returns JOHNSBURG — The Town of Johnsburg Library will welcome back Andy the Music Man for a holiday program on Dec. 30 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Call 251-4343 for more information.

Wildlife Institute awarded Pearsall donation SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Wildlife Institute of Eastern New York recently announced that it has been awarded a donation by the Glenn & Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foundation.

Since the foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life for year-round residents of the Adirondack Park, the institute will use the funds to support environmental education programs for elementary and middle school students in Crown Point, Newcomb and Minerva central school districts, organizers say.

To learn more about the Wildlife Institute of Eastern New York, visit wildlifeinstitute.org.

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Caldwell Christmas dinner on tap LAKE GEORGE — Christmas dinner will be served on Dec. 25 at 4 p.m. at Caldwell Presbyterian Church in Lake George for people who live alone or with a small family. Volunteers will provide a full course dinner at no charge. Diners should gather at church no later than 3:45 p.m.

Those who wish to attend should call the Caldwell Presbyterian Church office at 668-2613 to make a reservation. Some limited transportation may be possible.

Pottersville candlelight services upcoming POTTERSVILLE — Sonrise Lutheran will hold their Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Worship service at 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve at the Christ Episcopal Church in Pottersville.

New Year’s Eve worship is at 3 p.m. on Dec. 31.

Services will not be held on either Christmas Day or New Year’s Day. For information, call 772-321-8692 or email barefootrev1@gmail.com.

TSA announces Thurman tourism grants THURMAN — Thurman Station Association (TSA) recently announced that applications are now available for those in Thurman planning a project or event to increase tourism.

Request the form and guidelines by contacting Perky Granger at persisgranger@aol.com or 352-463-3089, or Wini Martin at martinslumber@hotmail.com or 623-9595. TSA representatives will be happy to help applicants complete the forms, which should be returned to TSA by Jan. 5, 2017. A committee of five will review applications during the first or second week of January, date and time to be announced.

Loon Center launches campaign SARANAC LAKE — BRI’s Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation is pleased to announce the launch of an Adirondack Gives fundraising campaign at adirondackgives.org to support the development of educational exhibits at its new center in Saranac Lake. The Adirondack Loon Center opened in July, in the historic Tousley Storage Building.

For almost twenty years, Dr. Nina Schoch, Coordinator of BRI’s Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation, and her many collaborators have studied the Adirondack loon population.

For more information, visit the Adirondack Loon Center at 47 Main Street in Saranac Lake, contact adkloon@briloon. org or call 354-8636. To learn more about the loon research and outreach projects of BRI’s Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation, visit briloon.org/adkloon.

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Library Ladies Luncheon raises funds Over $1,600 raised for charitable efforts

By Mike Corey

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NORTH CREEK — An annual fundraising effort has raised over $1,600 for charitable efforts.

The Library Ladies Luncheon brought

food and fashion to the Inn on Gore on Dec. 5.

Sponsored by the Adirondack Community Outreach Center (ACOC) and Johnsburg Library, 70 area women participated in the gathering.

The meal provided by Rich and Susan Minucci of the Inn on Gore was followed by a fashion show with outfits supplied by the ACOC. Lively and intense-but-friendly bid-

ding wars accompanied the show, which allowed winning bidders to take home very fashionable and classy clothing items.

Town of Johnsburg Librarian Susan Schmidt organized the popular annual event.

Lori Phoebe Benton emceed the fashion show, and a number of businesses and individuals contributed auction items, including the Minuccis.

QUESTION OF THE MONTH

Ò If Ê youÊ wereÊ suddenlyÊ aÊ grownÊ upÊ forÊ oneÊ day,Ê whatÊ wouldÊ youÊ do?Ó

Mrs. Webb’s First Grade Class Norah Caselli, “I would go back to Cape Cod and see my grandma.”

Abigail Church, “I would become a teacher.”

Vanessa Donohue, “I would get a job and be a teacher!”

Ryan Fink, “I would be a ski instructor.”

Sofia Hodgson, “I would buy a house and live in it with my mom and dad.”

Kandi Lorensen, “I would stay with my mom all day!”

Aaliyah McNeil, “I would get a job!”

Ryder Olesheski, “I would go back to New Hampshire because I could swim in an indoor swimming pool.”

Abbey Perryman, “I would get a job being a police officer!”

Gabriel Pesquera, “I would get a job being a police officer!”

Maggie Pratt, “I would get to stay with my mom at work.”

Timothy Riley, “I would snowboard all day!”

Mrs. Bedard’s First Grade Class Jacqueline San Antonio, “I would get a job. I would be a vet.”

Aalijah McNeil, “I would drive to McDonald’s and go inside and play on the slide.”

Gaby Ofori, “I would have a job. I would be a vet. I would take care of cats and dogs.”

Avery Morse, “I would help the community. I would pick up litter.”

Joy Forshay, “I would be a teacher. I would teach first grade.”

Aubrey Brown, “I would be a doctor. I would be a vet. I would work with cats.”

Sullivan Richards, “I would text on my phone. I would text Cole and ask him if he wants to come to my house.”

Raymond Smith, “I would tell people about my new way of tying shoes.”

Cole Millington, “I would buy new toys like a four-Wheeler.”

Sydney Facey, “I would be a teacher. I would teach math because math is fun!”

Benjamin Garvin, “I would work on building houses so people could live in them.”

Mrs. Mosher’s Second Grade Class Craig Ward, “I would get a car and dirt bike and drive them.”

Amelia Perez, “I would be a babysitter. I would have a fun life!”

Liam McKinney, “I would get a job for one day.”

Hudson Dunkley, “I would be a cop for a day with a car and a gun because that is what I want to be when I grow up.”

Jackson Goodspeed, “I would get a motorcycle and have three jobs.”

Tristin Campbell, “I would fly a plane and race by plane. It would be fun to fly a plane!”

Josh Briggs, “If I was suddenly a grown up for a day, I would be a cop.”

Andilyn Cleveland, “I would get a job.”

Reagan Morris, “If I was a grown up for a day, I would be an artist.”

Reagan Moos, “ I would be a singer for a day!”

Kristofer Leonard, “I would be a paleontologist and animal scientist. I would study animals.”

Leah Owens, “If I were suddenly a grown up for a day, I would get a job so I could get money.”

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Christmas is hope

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

Giving and caring are the hallmarks of our nation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May God bless us one and all.

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

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A ‘common sense compromise’ to the Boreas classification

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The proposed local deserves your support.

Jim Dawson Elizabethtown

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

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

Others embrace fascism.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I was somewhere between eight and 10 years old.

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

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

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

There were no chainsaws or mechanized skidders.

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

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

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

Robert Savarie Olmsteadville

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

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

Pastor Tom Smith, Westport Federated Church

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pete Nelson Co-founder, Adirondack Wilderness Advocates Keene

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

A time of Giving Where are you Christmas?

Teah Dowling Reporter

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

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

Earlier this week, I handed out those cards personally.

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

But that doesn’t matter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Try not to forget that this holiday season.

Merry Christmas, everyone!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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William Hale and the Stable Gentlemen will perform at Glens Falls’ 190 Grille + Cinema on New Year’s Eve. Admission is free.

Doors open at 8 p.m. This event is ages 21+ only. For more information, visit the190grille.com.

The Garnet Hill Lodge in North River will put on a dinner buffet and New Year’s Eve party from 7 p.m. to half past midnight. Organizers say that there will be live music from 9 p.m. on, and a champagne toast at midnight. For more information, call 251-2444.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Pomerleau Real Estate will deed the former IGA to the Indian Lake Board of Fire Commissioners.

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Former IGA to be gifted to fire department

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INDIAN LAKE — The owner of the former Indian Lake IGA will deed the parcel to the Indian Lake Board of Fire Commissioners by the end of the year.

“The deal is effectively in the final process,” Ernie Pomerleau, CEO of Pomerleau Real Estate, told the Sun. Chairman Antonio “Tony” Pomerleau said last week he hoped to reach a deal by the end of the week.

Pomerleau will deed the one-acre parcel, long eyed as a site for the firehouse, to the commissioners.

The agreement stipulates the building must be used as a firehouse for at least 10 years. $2 MILLION PROJECT Ownership of the building solves just one issue facing the department, which has outgrown their space on Route 28.

In August, voters soundly defeated a referendum that would have allowed the department to take out a $2 million bond resolution for a renovation project, citing the $350,000 price tag to purchase the building and central location in the town’s economic hub.

But despite the outcome, commissioners unanimously still want to utilize the building, as reported in the agency’s minutes, for the project.

The fire commissioners had lobbied for the move, pointing to the need for greater space for equipment, smoother operations and improved training facilities.

NEXT STEP UNCLEAR The decision may be met with backlash from the rank and file.

Minutes from October’s special department meeting reveal Fire Chief Berry Hall reported 18 of 20 department members polled voted against the measure, feeling that acceptance of the offer will put the department at odds with the community so soon after the measure was defeated.

While the building costs have been eliminated, officials still need to come up with $1.6 million.

At their December meeting, commissioners discussed selling district-owned properties to raise the funds, as well as pursuing state grants.

The original $2 million no-interest loan proposal would have resulted in a one-shot annual cost of $622.37 for fire district residents with a home assessed at $150,000, plus $69.56 in operational costs.

The second plan was to bond the $2 million at 2 percent interest and pay it back over 10 years.

That would have cost the same resident with a $150,000 home $68.78 per year for 10 years, plus the same amount in operation costs.

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Indian Lake/Long Lake’s Lillian Dechene looks to get out of the Schroon Lake trap by Emily Maisonville and Sienna Secor.

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SCHROON — The Lady Wildcats outscored the Indian Lake/Long Lake Lady Orange in all four quarters as they scored a 46-25 win Dec. 23.

Corrine Pelkey led the way on both sides of the court, scoring 17 points on offense while added 14 rebounds in the win.

Grace Higgens added 10 rebounds to go with 4 points, while Malena Gereau added 8 points, Samantha Grey 3 and Aysan Bruce 2.

For the Orange, Lillian Dechene led the team with 14 points as Tanner Carroll scored 5, Rebecca King 4 and Molly Brouthers 2.

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NORTH WARREN — The North Warren Girls Basketball team is cruising through the initial six weeks of its 2016-17 basketball season, winning five games after an initial loss Nov. 25 to Galway by only a few points.

Since then, the Cougars defeated Corinth 50-19 on Nov. 26, cruised over Northville 69-27, defeated Argyle 56-30 on Dec. 9; upended Warrensburg 47-37 on Dec. 14; and beat Granville 53-42 on Dec. 16.

They’ve been accomplishing it with savvy defense, tight teamwork, hot shooting, and smooth, efficient play execution.

Having four experienced, athletic seniors leading the team has been a key element in their success. These veterans are Adirondack League All-Star Madasyn Bush, along with Hannah Kenney,

Sarah Stewart and Alyssa Dewar.

Bush, who can shoot from anywhere on the court, is expert at pulling down rebounds and is a steely defender; Stewart is energetic and tough; Kenney, a solid team player, has a good shot; and Dewar is a good ball handler.

Providing a lot of dramatic action on offense, Bush has scored over 30 points in several games this season.

Emerging as a talented athlete this year is sophomore Sydney Gagnon, who has routinely been scoring in the double digits from both inside and outside, which often provides the winning margin for the Cougars.

She has quick moves that can draw fouls by opponents, and is aggressive on defense as well. Gagnon’s experience on a history-making undefeated junior varsity squad was been helpful in preparing her to play on varsity.

On Dec. 16, Bush amassed 33 points in their win over Granville; Gagnon had 15 points; Dewar, Kenney and Brooke French had 2 points each.

Two days earlier, North Warren defeated Warrensburg 47 to 37 in a highly anticipated game between two aggressive and accomplished teams.

The showdown between these two powerhouse Adirondack League squads ended up with the Burghers’ first loss for the season.

In that pivotal league game, Bush scored 25 points and grabbed 21 rebounds, Gagnon tallied 14 points, Kenney and French scored 4 each, and Dewar pulled down 8 rebounds. The Cougars’ tough defense contained the Burghers’ top scorers, forcing their teammates to take contended shots.

For Warrensburg, Megan Hughes scored 16 points and grabbed 6 rebounds;

Madison Sheridan scored six points and 8 rebounds; and Zoe Morgan tallied 6 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists; Starr Hughes scored 4 points and accomplished 7 rebounds; Britanny Frasier scored 3 points and pulled down 6 rebounds; and Hope Boland hit a two pointer.

Warrensburg’s efficient defense, demonstrated in their string of victories this year, kept the game close.

“It was a hard-fought game that went back and forth between two evenly matched teams,” coach PJ Hogan said Tuesday. “We were fortunate to make some key shots and some defensive stops in the second half and earn the win.”

As of Tuesday, North Warren was scheduled to meet up with league-leading undefeated Lake George, the 2015-16 Section II Class C champions who had a 21game winning streak last year.

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LAKE LUZERNE — The Warrensburg-Bolton wrestling team kept its unbeaten season record intact Dec. 14 by winning a meet against the Hadley-Luzerne/Lake George, 46 to 27.

The Burghers’ win against the rival WarEagles was accomplished by a combination of winning some key close matches, a deep roster garnering forfeits and the Burghers’ dominance in the lightweights.

Winning those close matches were Dan Monthony and Gary Hill, competing against some talented WarEagle competitors. Also key to the Burghers’ win was their lightweight dominance.

At 145 pounds, Monthony defeated Connor Spellburg in a 4-3 decision, and Gary Hill decisioned William Mitcham 4-2 in the 285-pound weight class. Spellburg is the reigning Section II Class D champion and a league All-Star.

The WarEagles won two big matches in the upper weight classes. At 182 pounds, Richie Conte decisioned Burgher Chris Wilson 13-4 and Mike Sutliff pinned Ben Ewald in 3:10.

Conte has won the Class C championship and he’s placed second in Section II. Sutliff is a three-time league All-Star and was a Class C Section II Champion as an 8th and 9th grader.

Last year, he earned a Class D Championship title.

“Our wrestlers put up a good fight against these outstanding opponents,” Burgher coach Mark Trapasso said.

At 220 pounds, Jack Binder of Warrensburg pinned Neil Galvin in 1:47. Binder was one of the top wrestlers in Section II last year, and on Dec. 3, he won the Saranac tournament.

At 152 pounds, WarEagle Cody York pinned Ryan McNeil

in 1:07. York, a league All-Star, has placed in both the Section II Class C and D tournaments.

At 113 pounds, Burgher Hunter McKenna pinned Decker Bechard in 53 seconds. Last season as an seventh grader, McKenna was a class D finalist.

At 106 pounds, eighth grader Zach Carpenter pinned Robert Deierlien in 42 seconds. Carpenter is a rising star for the Burghers, having amassed a 6-1 record so far this season.

The battle in the 138-pound weight class provided quite a show for wrestling fans, with a lot of athletic action that ended up with WarEagle Gideon Jardine decisioning Greg Shambo, 14-12.

“It was a great match that could have gone either way,” Trapasso said.

Jardine is an All-Star who has won both Class C and Class CC championships since winning the 2012 Section II title years ago. Shambo, who had won six consecutive matches so far this year, was a key element in his 2015-16 team capturing the Section II Class D title.

At 160 pounds, Nolan McNeil won a 19-9 decision against Garrett Swift, employing no less than seven takedowns. McNeil is 8-3 so far this year.

“It was a really nice win,” Trapasso said. “Nolan wrestles best on his feet.”

At 170 pounds, WarEagle Jason Hoffman pinned Jared West in 1:36. Over his six-year varsity career, Hoffman has won the Section II title, was the state Championship runnerup, and been named league All-Star.

At 132 pounds, Mike Fuss of Hadley-Luzerne/Lake George decisioned Tom Moore, 5-0.

Winning forfeits for the Burgers were Dylan Winchell at 99 pounds, Zach Shambo at 120 pounds and Trevor Winchell at

126 pounds. With the win, Warrensburg is 7-0 overall and 1-0 in official league matches.

After facing Salem Dec. 20, next up is a meet at 6 p.m. Friday Dec. 30 against Peru, a storied team from the Champlain Valley Athletic Conference.

“Peru’s got a powerhouse program, and it will provide valuable experience for our wrestlers,” Trapasso said.

Warrensburg’s Ryan McNeill scored a win against the War-Eagles Dec. 14.

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Baker’s Mills News Kjerstia Schilinski

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want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a great 2017. I appreciate that you read my column.

I try to have a little humor sometimes and some past history. I guess whatever triggers my mind. There really is a lot of history in our small hamlets. If you have something to add give me a call. Under Earl Allen in the phone book.

You will hear his voice before you can leave a message.

Maybe we will have an old fashion winter. This past week was an example. Especially this weekend with plenty of snow changing to ice and rain with wind. Again, I want to say thank you to all the road crews. Sometimes while we are snug in bed they are out getting our roads ready for travel.

I guess by now most of your shopping is done and you’re getting ready to think of your family meal and get together. I hope it will be a joyous celebration. My stockings are all hung on the fireplace. Such a pretty site. Thanks to Khaleah Cleveland and Kara LaBounty for putting in my tree after church and Derek and Josh shoveling and bringing in wood. Hope to have the fireplace going for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Guess I better have the hot chocolate ready.

Grandparents Scam: Muriel Goodspeed wants folks to know what happened to her recently. This happened on Dec. 14th of this year. She has a grandson named David.

The call: “Hi Gram, how are you. I am in New York City for a friend’s wedding. I was with two other guys and we

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total of about 60,000 acres.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The three-mile hike is relatively easy

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were stopped after the driver ran a red light. The police searched the car and found marijuana on my second friend. “David” said he was tested clean but had to have $5,000 bail money. Muriel then said she would pay the money if she could talk to an officer which she thought she did. She told the officer she could not drive to Walmart or Target because she had muscular degeneration. She offered her Visa but they told her no. The phone went dead. She called the number right back and asked if “David” had called his father and the officer said, “Yes!” Muriel wondered about this and hung up the phone.

She called her son and he said that her grandson David was not in New York City. The call came from Alberta, Canada. If this happens to you, be sure to call your local police department to let them know.

Coming home from college on Thursday night, Aaron Conlon hit some black ice near Piseco and hit a small snow bank before going further off the road and hitting a Christmas tree in the center of the grill. Did not set off airbag. At 11 p.m., he called his mom. Despite the bad road conditions she and his brother headed to get him.

The truck is totaled, but Aaron is OK. The Sodom Community Church had their yearly Christmas caroling during the morning worship Sunday.

Their program was Sunday evening.

Sorry to hear about the deaths of: Dick May, Earl Derby, Ron Bruce and Carol (Mike Stevens’ wife). Such a sad time for these families at any time especially here almost Christmas.

Happy Birthday to: Holly Bacon, Shawn Allen, Jason Ramous, Saraha Millington, Martha Persons, Butch Thissell, Barb Ross, Ruth Allen, McKenzie Mulligan, Nate Fuller, Gary Bacon, Kelly Fuller, Cindy Morse.

Enjoy each and every day.

and leads to one of the Adirondack Park’s most iconic waterfalls, Brown said.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Difficulty levels range from familytreks to itineraries designed for experienced visitors.

Each book in the series is designed

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Lawmakers on Monday also authorized conceptual designs on several additional bridges across the county, including in Crown Point, North Elba and Elizabethtown.

Work is slated to begin in 2018.

The subcommittee also greenlit a $180,000 capital reserve fund to bankroll green energy projects.

Replacing just two-thirds of lights at county-owned build-

Holiday lighting and decorating contest winners announced INDIAN LAKE — The Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of their annual “Let There Be Lights” Holiday Lighting and Decorating Contest last week.

The winners for 2016 are: Residential: First place: Liz Gundel and Eric Chrisman.

Second place: Shelly Oliver.

Third place: Mary Kaye Amstein.

Organizations: First place: Adirondack Museum.

Second place: Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts.

Third place: Indian Lake Central School.

Businesses: First place: Adventure Sports Rafting Company.

Second place: Kim’s Country Store.

Third place: Pines Country Store.

The Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce Holiday Lighting and Decorating contest is part of the annual Indian Lake Country Christmas Tour. For more information, please contact Brenda Valentine at 648-5636 or Darrin Harr at 648-5112.

to be accessible and affordable, Brown said, citing their size and $9.75 price tag.

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

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

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

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

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

ings with LED units can save $31,000 per year, Dougan said.

“DPW is doing a lot of work, and are taking over a lot of responsibilities they didn’t have before,” said Subcommittee Chairman Gerald Morrow (D-Chesterfield).

Both resolutions are headed to Ways & Means on Tuesday.

ABOVE: The Essex County Department of Public Works authorized the use of two replacement bridges in Minerva next year. The alternative during the replacement process, detours, would have negatively impacted residents and businesses, said lawmakers.

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LEGALS NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) The name of the Limited Liability Company is: 451 GLEN STREET LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the Department of State of the State of New York on December 5, 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 address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: STEPHANIE KAYALAR, 451 GLEN STREET, GLENS FALLS, NY 12801 NE/AJ-12/1701/21/2017-6TC-138872 NOTICE OF FORMATION Baldwin-Packard Contractors LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 10/19/2016. 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, C/O BaldwinPackard Contractors LLC, 1090 East Schroon River Rd., Diamond Point, NY 12824. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

NE/AJ-12/1001/14/2017-6TC-138178 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Halliday Capital, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect'y of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/18/2016.

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, 2599 Ridge Rd., Queensbury, NY 12804. Purpose: any lawful act.

NE/AJ-12/0301/14/2017-6TC-138180 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

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309.27-6-6 31 Baldwin Ave. SUSANNE KASITCH, AJNE-11/26-12/31/16Persons Affected: This choose BIDS AND PRO63 Broad St. Glens Falls, NY 12801 303.17-10-23 6TC-137136 notice is directed to all City Controller POSALS to access the Glens Falls, NY 12801 Michael & Sherry Bar- 9 Pearl St. STATE OF NEW YORK ) Empire State Bid System STANCLIFT LAW, PLLC persons owing or having John Byrd Stenson Glens Falls, NY 12801 )ss: comb OR go directly to filed Articles of Organi- or claiming to have an Michelle Ann Stenson William Montgomery, III COUNTY OF WARREN ) 31 Baldwin Ave. http://www.EmpireStatezation with the Depart- interest in the real propth 63 Broad St. P.O. Box 228 erty described in this Pe- On the 7 day of Decem- Glens Falls, NY 12801 BidSystem.com. If you ment of State of NY on Glens Falls, NY 12801 Glens Falls, NY 12801 tition. Such persons are ber in the year 2016 bechoose a free subscrip11/2/2016. Office Locahereby notified further fore me, the under- 302.12-18-11 tion, please note that tion: County of Warren.

309.27-6-12 303.17-18-20 that a duplicate of the signed, a Notary Public 177 Bay St. you must visit the site The Secretary of State of 57 Broad St. 86-88 Warren St. Petition has been filed in in and for said state, Glens Falls, NY 12801 up until the response NY ("SSNY") has been Glens Falls, NY 12801 Glens Falls, NY 12801 deadline for any addenthe Office of the Enforc- personally appeared SU- Diane Perry designated as agent of SANNE KASITCH, per- Mark Whittemore John K. Kapetsonis Mary Cardinale ing Officer of the Tax da. All further informathe PLLC upon whom Effrossini N. Kapetsonis 43 Wincrest Dr. District and will remain sonally known to me or 177 Bay St. tion pertaining to this process against it may 57 Broad St. Queensbury, NY 12804 open for public inspec- proved to me on the ba- Glens Falls, NY 12801 bid will be available on be served. SSNY shall sis of satisfactory eviGlens Falls, NY 12801 tion up to and including this site. Bids which are mail a copy of any such dence to be the individu- 302.12-26-8 303.17-19-13 the date specified below not directly obtained process served to: The 309.27-6-13 153 Maple St. as the last day for re- al whose name is sub- 171 Bay St. from either source will PLLC, 7 Clearview Ln., 55 Broad St. scribed to the within in- Glens Falls, NY 12801 Glens Falls, NY 12801 demption. be refused.

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Glens Falls, NY 12801 strument and acknowl- Gary Tucker Maple & Culvert, Inc. Right of Redemption: Bids may be delivered to Purpose: Law. Green Gate Properties, the undersigned at the 153 Maple St. Any person having or edged to me that she ex- 171 Bay St. AJ-11/26-12/31/16-6TCLLC Glens Falls, NY 12801 claiming to have an in- ecuted the same in her Glens Falls, NY 12801 Warren County Human 136879 126 Fairground Ave. capacity, and that by her terest in any such real Services Building, WarApt.A 303.18-12-8 STATE OF NEW YORK property and the legal signature on the instru- 302.15-7-2 ren County Purchasing Ballston Spa, NY 12020 21 McDonald St. SUPREME COURT WAR- right thereto may on or ment, the individual, or 528 Glen St. Department, 3rd Floor, Glens Falls, NY 12801 REN COUNTY the person upon behalf before said date redeem 1340 State Route 9, Glens Falls, NY 12801 309.36-3-1 Christine Waters In the matter of the the same by having the of which the individual Lake George, New York Thomas DAngelo 22 Clendon St. Foreclosure of Tax Liens amount of all such un- acted, executed the in- Susan Socha between the hours of 3823 Route 9L Glens Falls, NY 12801 528 Glen St.

by Proceedings in Rem strument. paid tax liens thereon, 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.

Lake George, NY 12845 Charles Lee Jordon Glens Falls, NY 12801 Pursuant to Article including all interest and S/Hazel M. Palmer Bids will be received up 200 6th Ave. Eleven of the Real Prop- penalties and other legal NOTARY PUBLIC until Thursday, January 303.18-15-4.2 erty Tax Law by the City Troy, NY 12180 302.15-14-7 charges which are in- STATE OF NEW YORK ) 12, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at 7 Haskell Ave. of Glens Falls, Warren cluded in the lien against NE/AJ4 Lincoln Ave. )ss: which time they will be Glens Falls, NY 12801 County, New York.

12/24,1/7,1/21/2017Glens Falls, NY 12801 such real property, com- COUNTY OF WARREN ) publicly opened and Brent W. Edwards PETITION AND NOTICE puted to and including 3TC-138851 I, SUSANNE KA- Genevieve Havens read. All bids must be 9 Haskell Ave. OF FORECLOSURE SITCH, being duly Maureen Cassidy the date of redemption. submitted on proper bid Glens Falls, NY 12801 NOTICE OF FORMATION Index No. 62630 Such payments shall be sworn, depose and say; 4 Lincoln Ave. proposal forms.

Any OF THE LYME TRIALS, changes to the original PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, made to Susanne Ka- I am the Enforcing Offi- Glens Falls, NY 12801 309.11-5-13 LLC Arts. of Org. filed that on the 7th day of sitch, City Controller, cer for the City of Glens bid documents are 33 Frederick St. with the Sect'y of State December, 2016, the 302.16-14-1 Glens Falls City Hall, 42 Falls, Warren County, grounds for immediate Glens Falls, NY 12801 of NY (SSNY) on Controller, hereinafter, Ridge Street, Glens New York. I have read 210 Ridge St. disqualification.

Joseph C. Miner 9/12/2016. Office loca- Late bids by mail, courithe Enforcing Officer, of Falls, New York 12801. this Petition, which I Alfred Eldridge Janice M. Miner tion, County of Warren. the City of Glens Falls, In the event that such have signed, and I am Glens Falls, NY 12801 er or in person will be 33 Frederick St. SSNY has been desig- refused. Warren County hereinafter the Tax Dis- taxes are paid by a per- familiar with its con- P.O. Box 163 Glens Falls, NY 12801 nated as agent of the trict, pursuant to Law son other than the tents. The contents of Clifton Park, NY 12065 will not accept any bid LLC upon whom pro- or proposal which is not filed with the Clerk of this Petition are true to record owner of such 309.12-5-6 cess against it may be Warren County, a Peti- real property, the person the best of my knowl- 302.16-17-19 delivered to Purchasing 12 Henry St. served. SSNY shall mail by the time indicated on tion of Foreclosure so paying shall be enti- edge, based upon the 15 William St. Glens Falls, NY 12801 process to: Meyer & the time stamp in the against various parcels records of the City of Glens Falls, NY 12801 tled to have the tax liens John J. Coon, Jr. Fuller, PLLC, 161 Ottawa Orlin C. Tremaine, Jr. of property for unpaid affected thereby satis- Glens Falls. I do not Purchasing Department (John W. Coon) St., Lake George, NY Office. taxes. know of any errors or Terisa A. Tremaine fied of record.

(Dorothy Coon) 12845. Purpose: any The right is reserved to The above-captioned Last Day for Redemp- omissions in this Peti- 15 William St. 12 Henry St. lawful act.

Glens Falls, NY 12801 Proceeding is hereby reject any or all bids. tion: The last day for re- tion.

Glens Falls, NY 12801 NE/AJ-12/03commenced to enforce S/Susanne Kasitch Julie A. Butler, Purchasdemption is hereby fixed 01/14/2016-6TC-138179 302.16-17-36 the payment of the 2015 SUSANNE KASITCH, as MARCH 15, 2017. ing Agent 309.12-11-12 delinquent taxes or other Service of Answer: Every 10 Grand St. City Controller Warren County Human 148 South St. NOTICE OF FORMATION lawful charges, which person having any right, Glens Falls, NY 12801 Sworn to before me this Services Building Glens Falls, NY 12801 OF THUNDERBIRD th have accumulated and Heidi Gale 7 day of December, title or interest in or lien Thomas J. DAngelo PROPERTIES, LLC Arts. Tel. (518) 761-6538 become liens against c/o Stephen Pinchook NE/AJ-12/24/2016-1TCupon any parcel of real 2016 3823 State Route 9L of Org. filed with the certain property. The P.O. Box2201 property described in S/Hazel M. Palmer Lake George, NY 12845 Sect'y of State of NY 139765 parcels to which this Glens Falls, NY 12801 this Petition may serve a NOTARY PUBLIC (SSNY) on 11/18/2016. proceeding applies are duly Verified Answer Attorney for the Tax Dis309.12-13-4 Office location, County identified on Schedule A upon the Attorney for trict: 302.20-3-13 189 South St. of Warren. SSNY has of this Petition, which is the Tax District setting S/Dennis J. Tarantino 69 Crandall St. Glens Falls, NY 12801 been designated as annexed hereto and forth in detain the nature Dennis J. Tarantino, Glens Falls, NY 12801 Estate of Alanson C. agent of the LLC upon made a part hereof. This Jason A. Murphy and amount of his or her Esq. Wilkinson c/o Justin whom process against it document serves both Kenneally & Tarantino Carrie Dominico interest and any defense Wilkinson may be served. SSNY as a Petition of Foreclo- or objection to the fore- 470 Glen St.~P.O. Box 69 Crandall St. P.O. Box 184 shall mail process to: sure and a Notice of closure. Such answer 379 Glens Falls, NY 12801 Comstock, NY 12821 The LLC, 3926 Lake Foreclosure for purpos- must be filed in the Of- Glens Falls, New York Shore Dr., Diamond es of this proceeding.

12801 302.20-20-9 fice of the County Clerk 309.12-13-6 Point, NY 12824. Pur35 Sherman Ave. Effect of Filing: All per- and served upon the At- SCHEDULE “A” 6 Third St. pose: any lawful act.

Glens Falls, NY 12801 sons having or claiming torney for the Tax Dis- TAX MAP NO. Glens Falls, NY 12801 NE/AJ-12/24PROPERTY ADDRESS Brian McCarty to have an interest in the trict on or before the William R. Conlin 01/28/2017-6TC-139389 P.O. Box 84 real property described date above mentioned as PROPERTY OWNER Carol J. Conlin NOTICE TO BIDDERS Fort Edward, NY 12828 in this Petition are here- the last day for redempGregory S. Conlin 302.12-3-6 The undersigned shall by notified that the filing tion.

104 Sanford St. Apt.A 302.20-30-18 receive sealed bids for of this Petition consti- Failure to Redeem or An- 48 MacArthur Dr. Glens Falls, NY 12801 193 Glen St. sale and delivery to the tutes the commence- swer: In the event of fail- Glens Falls, NY 12801 Brian Donovan County of Warren as folment by the Tax District ure to redeem or Answer Glens Falls, NY 12801 309.12-14-5 36 Thornberry Dr. lows: of a Proceeding in the Kresgies Holdings LLC by any person having 201 South St. WC 1-17 - HEAVY HIGHCourt specified in the 1545 Route 196 the right to redeem or Glens Falls, NY 12801 Glens Falls, NY 12801 WAY CONSTRUCTION caption above to fore- Answer, such person Fort Edward, NY 12828 Judith Hickey FOR WORK ON COUNTY close each of the tax shall forever be barred 302.12-3-22 Robert K. Thomas

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