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Thoughts from behind the pressline

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Remembering Charles Former supervisor Mazurowski passes

New law taking bite out of ‘zombie homes’

State legislation is expediting the rehabilitation and sale of abandoned properties, say county officials By Pete DeMola

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PORT HENRY — Every community has them: Abandoned homes moldering into the landscape, their overgrown, trash-strewn lawns and crumbling edifices tarnishing otherwise pleasant and well-maintained neighborhoods. But relief is in sight. A new state law to combat “zombie homes” — vacant and abandoned properties left unmaintained during foreclosure proceedings — is cleaning up Essex County, local officials are reporting. The legislation, signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo in June,

contains a half-dozen provisions designed to expedite the rehabilitation and repair of homes once they become vacated. Once abandoned, the properties fall into decay, diminishing property values and posing public health risks. Local officials have long said these properties pose one of the most vexing problems for municipalities, namely because their hands are largely tied, both legally and economically, when it comes to what they can do to clean up their communities. Little could be done to force owners to keep the properties maintained, and local law contained scant provisions to do so. Costs to maintain or demolish properties are often prohibitive for cash-strapped municipalities, especially if they’re found to contain asbestos or other toxic materials. “Towns can end up spending tens of thousands of dollars trying to get a property cleaned up,” said Moriah Supervisor Tom Scozzafava. The new legislation places the maintenance obligation on

a mortgagee as soon as they are aware of the vacancy — not after a judgment of foreclosure and sale is obtained, a process which takes a minimum of 21 months. Failure to do so will result in court action, violations and fines of $500 per day. Code enforcement officers will now be on the frontlines of determining timelines, said Essex County Treasurer Mike Diskin. “I think it’s going to be a big benefit once towns catch on,” Diskin said. Scozzafava said his community is already taking advantage of the new law. “What we do is we contact the bank or whoever holds the mortgage,” Scozzafava said. “We tell them the condition of the property, we send them a follow-up letter from the code enforcement officer and they’ve been good about coming in now.” >> See ZOMBIE HOMES | pg. 14

NewÊ VeteransÊ MemorialÊ set The new Schroon Lake Veterans Memorial was lifted into place By Lohr McKinstry

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SCHROON LAKE – The new Schroon Lake Veterans Memorial needed a 90-ton crane to lift it into place. The 6-by-8-foot stone monument was delivered by Rozell General Contracting of Queensbury and set in place in the Schroon Town Park, where it joins other monuments. An industrial crane lowered the Lake Placid blue granite monument into place, and a metal plaque with names of veterans was bolted to the stone. The last town veterans memorial was installed decades ago, Schroon Town Supervisor Michael Marnell said, and many people felt it was time for an update. “The last one was erected in 1949,” he said. “We got Adirondack stone for the new one. We had it drilled for the plaque. The names are up to the present.” He said the Schroon American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts, and the Schroon Lake Stewart’s Shops, all donated $1,500 to the cost of the memorial. Veteran Madeline Sipe of Schroon Lake, who served in the U.S. Army during World War II, was the top collector of donations for the new Schroon Veterans Memorial. Sipe is the oldest World War II veteran in the town, and made and sold jewelry to raise the money. She turned $667 over to Schroon Town Supervisor Michael Marnell for the memorial. “Donations are still coming in,” Marnell said. “People have been generous.” The monument cost $6,000 from Cold Spring Granite of AuSable Forks, plus the charge to set it in place. The crane had to maneuver onto to the grass at the park, so the operator could pick the marble monument up and swing it onto its prepared base next to the other memorials in the park. “It looks good,” Marnell observed. “It was time to do this.”

Schroon Town Supervisor Michael Marnell watches as a crane gently sets the new Schroon Lake Veterans Memorial into place in the town park. Photo by Lohr McKinstry

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Free business seminars being offered Ticonderoga area businesses can learn a spectrum of information By Lohr McKinstry

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TICONDEROGA – The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce and its partners have a whole lineup of free fall business seminars planned. The offerings are a way to strengthen the local business community, Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Matthew Courtright said. “We’re looking forward to good turnout at the seminars,” he said. “These provide a lot of helpful information and training.” Registration is required for all business seminars. Seminars are free for chamber members, and $10 for not-yet members. The first seminar is Wednesday, Sept. 21: 5:30 to 7 p.m., and is entitled “Pricing For Profit.” The event will cover pricing objectives, calculating costs, planning for profit, pricing strategies, pricing for service businesses and making price fit the marketing mix.

Sign-in begins at 5 p.m. The presentation will start promptly at 5:30 p.m. It is presented by the Adirondack Development Corporation in coordination with the North Country Chamber of Commerce and SCORE. Refreshments are sponsored by Walmart SuperCenter of Ticonderoga. On Tuesday, Oct. 11, 8 to 9:30 a.m., “Business Marketing Success – Creating A Strong Online Presence” will be presented. This is a collection of facts and tips on how a business can leverage the power of a website, blog or social media to create a strong marketing strategy. “If you have a website, how can you make it work for you and stand out above your competitors?” Courtright said. If a business doesn’t have a website, participants can learn how to maximize assets to create a digital presence for their business, he said. Attendees will learn what makes a successful website from eVision Digital Marketing, a company that has built hundreds of websites and provided marketing expertise to businesses of all sizes and industries. Sign-in begins at 7:30 a.m. The presentation will start promptly at 8 a.m. It’s presented by eVision Digital Marketing, in coordination

with the North Country Small Business Development Center. Refreshments will be sponsored by Gunnison’s Orchard and Bakery of Crown Point. Finally, on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 8 to 9:30 a.m., “Record Keeping For Small Business” is the topic. “By attending this workshop, you are taking an important step toward building a better business,” Courtright said. “Record-keeping is not solely about fulfilling regulations or legal requirements. Record-keeping is also about understanding your business, now and in the future.” During this workshop, participants will learn more about why business owners must keep good records, business taxes and penalties, common business deductions, getting ready for tax season, and how to get tax help. Sign-in begins at 7:30 a.m. The presentation will start promptly at 8 a.m. This one is presented by North Country Small Business Development Center. Refreshments are by Maplefields of Ticonderoga. A fourth forum, “Creating a Giving Policy for Your Business,” an information session and roundtable, will be at a date to be announced. The seminars will be held at chamber offices at 94 Montcalm St. For more information or to register, contact the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce at 585-6619 or email chamberinfo@ticonderogany.com, or visit www.ticonderogany.com.

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Tour boat now cruises Fort Ticonderoga Peninsula By Lohr McKinstry

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TICONDEROGA — The British had a fleet on Lake Champlain in the 18th century, and so did the French and later the American rebels. It’s only fitting that Fort Ticonderoga has a fleet now — one ship anyway. The refitted MV Carillon is running from new docks on Lake Champlain to increase educational outreach at Fort Ticonderoga. “Our programs on the boat and in the King’s Garden have worked out really well with how we present our story,” fort Chief Executive Officer Beth Hill said. “We do evening cruises. Our charters have been really popular. “This (boat) has been extremely popular for Vermont and New York. It’s attracting a new audience.” The fort bought the 60-foot-long, 49-passenger boat last year, from the family of the late Captain Paul Saenger, who’ had operated it for eight years. The boat is a replica of a 1920s Thousand Islands tour boat. “I was excited to be able to give the public access to the water,” Hill said. “It’s been a common goal with us and the community. It’s one of the goals of the Town of Ticonderoga.” On the boat, Interpretive Guide Eliza West talked about the military history of Lake Champlain. The armies of many nations traversed the lake, she said. “This lake is a great waterway,” she explained to passengers. Native peoples travelled on this lake.” From the lake, they get a special view of the fort, West said. “You can see the flag flying over the barracks,” she said. “The British contemplated attacking the fort from the lake (in 1777), but

sailed north again instead.” West even mentioned Champ, the legendary Lake Champlain monster. “It’s cool there’s a massive dinosaur living in the lake,” she mused. “Or a large sturgeon.” West is also Head of Costume at the fort, and enjoys giving the daily tours. “My job is making sure everyone has the historical background they need,” West said. “I’m having fun.” She went to the University of King’s College in Halifax, Nova Scotia before coming to Fort Ticonderoga. The Carillon does a number of great things for Fort Ticonderoga, Hill said. “The waterway experience expands our tourism demographic,increases the length of stay of our guests, connects our historic properties on both sides of the lake, and highlights Fort Ticonderoga’s epic story in a new and exciting way,” she said. The fort also owns the Mount Independence historic site across the late in Vermont, which was used by American rebels during the Revolutionary War. The boat was acquired and docks built through donor funding, and New York State Empire Development and New York State Regional Economic Development grants. The tours run at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, until after Columbus Day weekend, from docks near the Pell Pavilion on the fort grounds. Tickets, which include fort general admission, can be purchased from the Log House Welcome Center at the fort or by calling 5852821. Tickets are $39.95 each for adults, with discounts for senior citizens and children. Evening charters can be booked by calling the fort. “It’s a new educational opportunity for us,” Hill said. “We’ve been able to expand our experience.”

Interpretive Guide Eliza West tells passengers on the MV Carillon about Lake Champlain. The 60-foot-long tour boat is owned and operated by Fort Ticonderoga.

The MV Carillon sits docked at Fort Ticonderoga. The fort is running tours on Lake Champlain twice a day until Columbus Day weekend.

Fort Ticonderoga, as seen from the fort’s new tour boat, the Carillon, on Lake Champlain. Photos by Lohr McKinstry

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Ti man arrested for DWI enroute to county jail

Marge Cross’s Command Performance Dance Studio and Rainbow Nursery School on The Portage in Ticonderoga have reopened after undergoing renovations. Holding one end of the ribbon at the official cutting ceremony is Ticonderoga Town Councilman Wayne Taylor, with Councilwoman Chattie Van Wert on the other end.

‘Solarize Adirondack Coast’ campaign to extend reach to Ticonderoga TICONDEROGA — The Town of Plattsburgh, the Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) and the Village of Ticonderoga are inviting residents and businesses in the Ticonderoga region to participate in “Solarize Adirondack Coast,” a Community Solar NY program that will make investing in solar power easier and more affordable for local residents and businesses. A workshop is scheduled to take place Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. in the Ticonderoga High School auditorium. The campaign is open to residents and businesses along the Champlain basin. To sign up for a free site assessment and to learn if solar will work for you, go to: solarizeadirondackcoast.com.

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More information about Solarize the Adirondack Coast on facebook or by contacting Trevor Cole at: solarize@townofplattsburgh.com.

Ticonderoga High School to hold annual open house, allow parents to experience a day in the life of students TICONDEROGA — Ticonderoga High School will hold its annual open house on Thursday, Sept. 15 from 6–8 p.m. The evening will begin with a presentation in the auditorium and then proceed to scheduled “periods” for parents to experience students’ daily schedules. Organizers encourage all members of the community to attend.

TICONDEROGA — A Ticonderoga man has been arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated with a 7-year-old in the vehicle after colliding with a pickup truck in the Lewis rest area off I-87 Sunday night. According to police, Daniel W. Hayes Jr., age 37, was driving north in a 2012 Chrysler 300 enroute to the Essex County Jail to pickup someone who was being released when he struck the rear of a 2011 Ford F150 occupied by 57-year-old Carmen M. Lussier of Chazy in the rest area. Austin Hayes, age 7, was a passenger in his vehicle at the time of the crash, police said. No injuries resulted from this crash. Hayes was subsequently arrested for DWI. His blood alcohol content was determined to be .15 percent. Hayes was also found in possession of a small quantity of suboxone. He was charged with Aggravated DWI under Leandra’s Law and criminal possession of a controlled substance, seventh degree. He was further ticketed for aggravated unlicensed operation third degree. Hayes was arraigned at the Town of Westport Court where he was remanded to the Essex County Jail in lieu of $2,000 cash bail, or $5,000 bond.

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ast weekend, we were reminded once again what our freedom means and the price we pay to live freely, believe freely, and share the nation we love. Fifteen years have passed since that dreadful, bright sunny day in September when the evil reach of terror sought to bring our nation to its knees. Freedom in its full practice is easy to take for granted or be taken to extremes when we disrespect others by putting personal choices and desires before the collective good of all. We are witnessing so much anger, disrespect and even hatred today as we head into the upcoming elections. Racial and political divides are causing mistrust and leading to outlandish accusations further fueling the divide, reaching into neighborhoods and even families. We can get so wrapped up in the noise that we easily forget how valuable and precious our freedom really is. We must never lose sight of our collective goal to live as a free people, nor let those who choose to distort that goal, drive wedges between us. Only then will we risk reliving a costly lesson from the past, when we really recognize the threat that could cost us freedom we value. There is no question that this nation has flaws and there are those among us who take advantage of those flaws for their own personal gain. Human nature by design will never be perfect but that’s where the dream of our founding fathers must help to guide us. Using the sound foundations of freedom, justice and the sacrifices of so many through the centuries with the firm belief that all men are created equal and we are each endowed by our creator with certain unalienable rights, we must continue to persevere to further refine the nation. The choices each of us face each day must serve to further improve the nation, not just when we are in peril, but even when we are wrapped up in our daily lives. It’s not often that we are called upon to save lives at the risk of our own but our country is shaped as much by the way we treat each other everyday as it is when we perform extraordinary feats under unique circumstances. Unselfish gestures and daily acts of kindness are choices we make that help define the nature of our country and help us differentiate the USA from lands where freedom of expression are regulated or outlawed by governmental control. It is up to each of us to do our part to exemplify the good we do with the freedom we enjoy. Dan Alexander is CEO of Sun Community News.

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‘Zombie home’ legislation a step in the right direction

“Zombie homes,” the abandoned properties left unmaintained during foreclosure proceedings, are a plague on neighborhoods. Like the undead, these buildings are left to rot and fester, befouling the neighborhood in the process. Every town has them. While the worst of the housing crisis is behind us, municipalities have long sought to drive a stake through the heart of what officials often say are among the most frustrating concerns haunting local governance. After all, localities cannot demolish empty structures that do not belong to them. They cannot force a sale. And in all but the most extenuating circumstances, they cannot go in and maintain the properties. As such, these homes exist in a state of limbo, dragging down neighboring property values, and acting as magnets for crime and vandalism, in the process. That is until now, with the passage of sweeping new state legislation signed by the governor this summer. This comprehensive legislative package finally gives local governments the tools to take action. First, the new law gives code enforcement officers the authority to assess the properties to determine if they are abandoned. Once that designation has been made, municipalities can force banks to maintain these homes at the risk of significant fines. Prior to the legislation, mortgage owners only absorbed that responsibility once the foreclosure process had been completed, a lengthy and drawn-out process. The law, signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo in June, also contains provisions to strengthen foreclosure prevention services, which will aid those most vulnerable by the still-anemic economy from losing their homes. And in the event that the home is foreclosed upon, the legislation requires a foreclosing party to move swiftly to put the home back on the auction block and reoccupied within just a few short months. Components tailored for urban areas include housing and homelessness prevention plans and grant programs designed to offer low- and middle-income homebuyers incentives to rehabilitate these homes, many of which are in profound disrepair. We’re already starting to see results. Officials around the region are reporting demolitions in their communities. And

in some cases, mortgage owners are also reportedly letting these properties go for a song — presumably so they won’t get fined for letting these problem parcels fall further into decay. The governor, the attorney general and the state legislature were wise to recognize the issue and take swift action to reverse the damage. They deserve to be commended. While the legislation isn’t a cure-all — the property market in upstate New York remains troubled — it’s a critical step in the right direction. Now that the state has done their part, it’s time for local officials to step to the plate. The law is effectively toothless unless those on the ground familiarize themselves with this legislation and effectively wield it in their communities. Hopefully they’ll take the initiative to do so. The Sun Community News Editorial Board is comprised of Dan Alexander, John Gereau, Pete DeMola and Keith Lobdell. We want to hear from you. Drop us a line on our Facebook page, or follow us on Twitter, to share your thoughts.

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EssexÊ CountyÊ couldÊ faceÊ bankruptcyÊ if Ê unableÊ toÊ serviceÊ debt To the Editor: I can only wonder just what “thinking” goes on over in Elizabethtown. Recently, there was a story that the county needs to hire an “outside firm” to speed up title searches. It seems that this needs to be done to expedite the sale of the growing list of tax-delinquent properties. First of all, nobody seems to know just why the county needs to search titles of lands that have been owned and taxed for decades. Perhaps somebody needs to call Assemblywoman Janet Duprey and ask her about the litigation from the time when she was the treasurer of Clinton County. Then perhaps somebody might call the Columbia County Treasurer and ask why Columbia County charges almost $400 per parcel and track down the state law that allows all this absurdity. It’s bad enough that Mr. Diskin thinks it’s quite OK to charge credit card rates (left over from the early 1980 Volker recession) and penalties when many banks are paying pennies of interest on every thousand dollars and in

some places there are even negative (“The Weird New Normal of Negative Interest Rates,” foreignpolicy.com) interest rates. What the supervisors continue to fail to do is address the failing local economy and address some of the perks that skew what little money is left in the hands of local citizens, like the bed tax, the grossly inefficient bus services and a host of other wasteful things, like the recent cyber insurance policy, the $10,000 study on the parking lot (“Report: To overhaul radio system, Essex County must make millions in improvements,” by Lohr McKinstry) at the Lewis Jail for state police. For example, in 2002, Lohr McKinstry reported that the county would need to spend some $3.5 million on the new radio system. As I recall, this has now jumped to almost $20 million and with some clever back room financing, become a windfall for some local bankers. I doubt the county understands that if somebody gets lucky and goes to court to challenge the many defective tax sales over the past two decades, that Essex County could face bankruptcy as it would be unable to service the debt on the radio system bonds, make financial amends for decades of tax sale abuses and operate the county budget. William Kuntz Elizabethtown

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BikingÊ capitalÊ mantraÊ notÊ likedÊ To the Editor: How is it possible to write about the “Biking Capital of the Adirondacks,” as Kim Dedam did in your Sept. 3 issue, without soliciting the views of a single full-time resident of the town not profiting, or connected in other ways, with the tourism industry? Do the opinions of those insignificant taxpayers matter at all? (Actually, in so far as the administration of the town is concerned, they most certainly do not, because, as every permanent resident of Wilmington is well-aware, the tourist bureau is the town ... the tail that wags the dog however it damn well pleases.) I don’t know any wealthy motel owners, nor do I know anyone profiting from the bicycle racket, but everyone I do know, mostly ordinary working people, hate what’s happened to our formerly quiet and pleasant town as much as I do. Two of my best friends have sold their houses and moved for this explicit reason—they could no longer bear the aggravations of living in the “Biking Capital of the Adirondacks.” Why not send Kim Dedam back to talk to some of us? Clarence Andersen Wilmington

TrumpÊ supportersÊ treatedÊ likeÊ Ô run-of-the-millÊ bigotsÕ To the Editor: Bigot: A person of strong conviction or prejudice especially in matters of religion, race, or politics who is intolerant of those who differ with him. Xenophobe: A person unduly fearful or contemptuous of strangers or foreigners, especially as reflected in his political or cultural views. These words are tossed into personal attacks quite often these days initiated by the liberal left and media towards conservatives who disagree with them. Yet is it not true that Hillary, progressive liberals, and the liberal media led by NBC/MSNBC have a strong conviction of intolerance towards Donald Trump and other conservatives who differ with them? Is this not political bigotry? Is an American guilty of religious bigotry if they express concern and seek redress about radical extremist Muslims coming to our country to kill us? It’s not Christians, Jews, or voodoo cults — it’s mad killers declaring themselves to be Muslims killing for the faith. It’s not a handful, they are not the JV team, and we need not be tolerant of this. Strong conviction or prejudice against mad killers is OK. Racial bigotry and slavery have been in the entire world since tribal warfare began and still exists. There’s nothing good about it. It’s been applied towards most races at some point of history. They accuse Trump of being a xenophobe. I won’t speak for Trump, but I’m contemptuous of foreigners who came here illegally not because they are culturally different, but because they came here illegally and we are borrowing to pay for it. One is not xenophobic for expecting our government to enforce laws which were intended to prevent aliens from coming here illegally, nor is one xenophobic for expecting people from very dangerous places to be properly vetted since they may include a few mad killers. Shall more Americans die so we can avoid being thought xenophobic by political bigots? The Clinton campaign and the liberal media now call Trump a psychopath who is mentally ill or unstable, yet the accusers sound like political bigots. Is comparing an American presidential candidate to mass murderers like Stalin or Hitler a stable rational accusation? No, it is not. As with other words, the accuracy and context with which they’re used matters. It’d be helpful for us conservatives if the liberals would tell us what type of bigotry we’re assumed to be guilty of; religion, race, or politics. It’s so confusing to be labeled a general all purpose run-of-the-mill bigot. Ken Fenimore Elizabethtown

TrumpÊ supportersÊ shouldÊ brushÊ upÊ onÊ theirÊ Russian To the Editor: I have to wonder if Trump supporter Bert Windle of Putnam Station is fluent in Russian. After all, if Trump were to be elected, he and Putin being best friends, he will need a translator. Who knows Trump’s every intention. There is no doubting that Windle is out making sure everyone knows Trump is an even-handed guy who only thinks of the welfare of others. This even in the face of those who he has swindled by not paying them for work they performed for him. Surely these people are telling stories when they tell of how Trump refused to pay them as small businesses putting some out of business. Yes, Trump is the guy with the silver tongue and when he talks the Bert Windles of this world take notice and their hearts go flutter-flutter. Those of us who see his rants as utter stupidity must have blinders on according to Mr. Windle. His reply to Joe DeMarco’s opinion letters was an example of what Trump would say to a WWII veteran. In case anyone missed it, Mr. Windle started out by saying he thanked Joe for his service to our country and ended by saying “as for your incoher-

ent and rambling messages I charge them off to your age!” Mr. Windle, I have no idea of your age but after reading your reply I say shame on you. Windle stated that he was brought up to respect his elders but his words surely don’t show it. I salute every veteran no mater their age or political leaning. God bless you Joe and please continue to speak your mind, as you are responsible for letting the Bert Windles of this world speak theirs. As for Mr. Windle, brush up on your Russian as Trump will surely need your expertise. If Trump were elected it would not be God Bless America but rather God Help America. Gary Philip Guido Ticonderoga

TheÊ SunÊ shouldÊ beÊ moreÊ positive To the Editor: A more positive headline about the Otis Mt. Music Festival would have been, “2,000 Young People Coming to Elizabethtown for Otis Music Fest.” A more accurate headline would have been, “Four of Six Businesses Report Positive Otis Economic Effects.” It is hard to understand how the headline was that Otis has “little effect on business” when four of the six proprietors interviewed said it was good for their businesses. Plus, one of the “negative” comments, attributed to the newly re-opened Deer’s Head was simply stating a fact—that most attendees “stay at Otis.” They do so because that’s where they camp, listen to music, and enjoy being with each other. Plus, staying there reduces risks posed by driving under the influence or encountering state police working to keep our roads safe. The positive effects are much more than just this one weekend. How many of the 2,000 people who drive there through the Champlain Valley with its wonderful hiking trails, great biking roads, small farms, historic hamlets and rivers to paddle marvel at its beauty and come back to enjoy those features? How many them think this might be a good place to live? If ½ of 1 percent decide to live here, that is 10 new young people moving here each year and that addresses the oft-stated problem of an “aging population” where the kids all move away. The Sun serves an important role in our communities. Instead of reinforcing negative attitudes, it can foster a sense of optimism by presenting issues in a positive light. Especially when the fact is that the majority of business owners quoted in your article stated that Otis benefits their businesses. Please, writers and editors of The Sun, give us accuracy and positiveness. That will be good for businesses. Chris Maron Westport

ThurmanÊ residentÊ shouldÊ Ô walkÊ aÊ mileÊ inÊ someoneÊ elseÕ sÊ shoesÕÊ To the Editor: Mrs. Eddy has (knowingly) reframed the issues of our town meeting privilege of the floor [“Inquiring minds not welcome in Thurman,” Sept. 10 edition of the Sun] into a problem she can blame on Supervisor Wood’s “by the book” comment. I can agree with Mrs. Eddy that absolute consistency in applying the rules of the floor might have helped our contentious town and meetings. But, then, too, we each have responsibility in a democracy to manage our own behavior and follow the rules. Some don’t seem to agree. I also agree with her that the Board has quite consistently opened the floor to public comment. And I agree that “a long agenda” has not been a satisfying explanation for the very few times that public comment was closed for the meeting. Now I must part company with Mrs. Eddy’s “inquiring minds” analysis: In fact, Supervisor Wood has probably held +/- 4 meetings with no public comment time over the past few years. Even at those, letters could be submitted to the Clerk. Those meetings each followed a previous meeting where Mrs. Eddy’s “side of the aisle” were repeatedly out of order. Mrs. Eddy’s family and supporters interrupt the Supervisor, the Board and other speakers. They call out foul names, swing arms inviting a fight, walk down the isle with fist in air, belittle other speakers, refuse to cede the floor, stand (uninvited) to interrupt the meeting waiting to be called on, use smartphone cameras to intimidate other speakers, message each other during meetings, etc. Get the picture? Even Mr. Eddy, who sits on the Board, deliberately calls out and interrupts meeting procedures and cues his supporters to do the same. As readers know, the Sheriff ’s office has been called in to observe several times. I have seen none of this behavior from “the other side of the aisle.” (I lie: perhaps a giggle or a small spontaneous comment out of order.) Mrs. Eddy also fails to report that virtually every “question” (inquiring mind?) that she, her family and supporters pose to the supervisor take the form of a “fact” (often financial or regulatory) embedded in a “gotcha” intent. The “facts” are often wrong or partially wrong. Their campaign is well known for misinformation. Mrs. Eddy also fails to report that she, her husband who is on the Board, her mother in law and their supporters rather proudly state that they will never go to Supervisor Wood’s office for any discussion. Now I ask you... who is closed to “inquiring minds”? The old saying “ walk a mile in someone else’s shoes” might apply here. How would Mrs. Eddy conduct town meetings under similar constant attack? Marilyn Hoy-Youngblood Thurman

America and Wars Why we never leave Glenn Mollette Columnist

resident Obama said Tuesday the United States will spend $90 million over the next three years to clear unexploded bombs dropped on Laos during the Vietnam War. A decade ago we began spending $2.5 million a year to $15 million this year. During the Vietnam War America spent nine years bombing Laos with the goal of blocking supplies to Vietnam and fighting communist forces in northern Laos. Our bombing effort left ten of millions of unexploded cluster bombs. These bombs are about the size of a baseball. During the nine-year bombing we conducted 580,000 missions over Laos and dropped over 270 million cluster bombs on this neutral country. An estimated 80 million of the cluster bombs failed to detonate and thousands have been killed since 1973 when we ended the bombing. We need to clean our mess up in Laos. This is good news for that tiny country. It’s not so great news for America. Our war expenditures continue to be bad news for America. $90 million dollars out the window for more International efforts. We have communities all over our country with dilapidated schools, outdated or unsafe water supplies, desperate economies and yet we take from our own people to spend more and more overseas. How much more will we spend in Southeast Asia? The numbers are worse than horrific, 58,220 Americans died, 153,303 were wounded and 1,643 missing. It is estimated that up to 300,000 Vietnam Veterans committed suicide and approximately 700,000 soldiers suffered psychological trauma. The Vietnam War cost us $168 billion, almost 100 billion in today’s dollars; this doesn’t include the $350 billion up to $900 billion in veterans’ benefits and interest. Because of the Vietnam War the American economy suffered. The 60s were a great economic growth time in this country that spiraled to an economic crisis in the 1970s. Since Vietnam we have spent trillions on Iraq and Afghanistan. In just Iraq over 4,400 U.S. service personnel were killed directly. The numbers again are brutal, 32,223 troops were injured and 134,000 civilians killed directly. 655,000 persons died in Iraq since the invasion who would have not died if we had not have invaded the country. America spent $1.7 trillion dollars in war expenses. We gave $75 billion to American subcontracting companies, largest of all Halliburton. We aren’t done in Iraq. We still have military personnel deployed and some of our military leadership looks back and wishes we had kept a stronger presence. Therefore because of ISIS we will never leave Afghanistan. It just seems like we can never really leave. How many places can we go and maintain an American military presence? Currently we have 662 military bases in 38 countries. Many of these bases are very small, yet we are there. How long can we really afford to maintain so much military and American efforts throughout the world? There is so much to do in America. I’m not anti helping other people but we are way overboard. We can’t afford to pay our retirees what we promised and we are in a medical crisis. Helping Laos is not the wrong gesture. It just proves that we never really leave. Glenn Mollette is an American columnist and author. Reach him at GMollette@aol.com.

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Are the arts still important?

hen signing into existence the National Endowment on the Arts, President Johnson said that “art is a nation’s most precious heritage.” He continued on to say that our works of art reveal to ourselves and to others the inner vision which guides us as a nation. “And where there is no vision, the people perish,” he said. Whether or not you share President Johnson’s passionate view of the arts, it brings up an interesting question about our country: in an increasingly digital, media-saturated world, are the arts still important to us as a nation? The short answer is: yes, absolutely. According to a report by Americans for the Arts, the number of local arts agencies in Lyndon B. Johnson’s time was only around 400. That number has grown to 4,500 in 2016. And of those 4,500, only 29% are government-run agencies. The remaining 71% are all privately run non-profits. It seems that with the technology boom we are also seeing an arts boom. Perhaps this is because the arts are becoming increasingly accessible, perhaps it’s due to the tireless work these organizations do to educate people on the arts. Why not find out what it’s all about? The Strand Center for the Arts in Plattsburgh will host soulful singer-songwriter Clark Beckham on Sept. 24. Beckham was a runner up in season 14 of American Idol. His sound is part soul, part R&B and part pop. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, which are $20-40 in advance, will be sold right up until an hour before the show. Tickets are an additional $5 when purchased on the day of the show. For more information, contact the Strand box office at 324-2787. The Strand will also host a clay-molding class on Sept. 25 at 9 a.m. The class will teach children ages 9-12 how to create a life-sized cupcake out of clay. Organizers say that the class will feature instruction on the “slab and coil method,” and that participants will apply color using underglazes to make the cupcakes look “scrumptious enough to make your sweet tooth jealous.” Tickets are $35 for nonmembers, materials included. Class sizes are limited – pre-registration is encouraged. To pre-register, or for more information on the class, call 563-1604. Big Something will perform at the Waterhole in Saranac Lake on Sept. 22. Big Something is a sixpiece rock band from Burlington, NC. The group was nominated for 2014 Album of the Year by the Homegrown Music Network. The free show begins at 6 p.m. The Waterhole will also see a performance by electronic rock outfit Jimkata on Sept. 23. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available only for ages 21 and up. For more information, visit saranaclakewaterhole.com. The Adirondack Balloon Festival will return on Sept. 22 in Glens Falls’ Crandall Park. The free event will feature over 30 balloon launches and music by Tailspin. The annual balloon fest was started in the early ‘70s by Warren County’s tourism office. Today, organizers say, the event draws around 150,000 people. The ADK Ballon Fest will continue until Sept. 25. For more information, call 2224593. From Sept. 19-23, the SUNY Plattsburgh campus will be abuzz with players of Humans vs. Zombies, an elaborate game of tag where players must remain vigilant and, according to the game’s website, “defend themselves with socks and dart blasters” to avoid being tagged by the constantly-growing

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Officials: Suicide rate dropping in Essex County Suicide Prevention Coalition may be behind reduced numbers By Lohr McKinstry

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ELIZABETHTOWN – Suicides in Essex County are down, and a coalition of agencies think they may be making a difference. “The message is: suicide is preventable,” County Mental Health Director Steve Valley told the County Board of Supervisors recently. “Essex County has had a rate higher than the rest of the state. At times, it was more than double or triple the state rate.” He said since the Essex County Suicide Prevention Coalition was founded in 2013, “with a mission to raise awareness and increase action to prevention suicide,” the rate diminished. “The number of suicides has dropped dramatically,” Valley said. “We’ve cut our rate in half, from 25 to about 12 or 13. I’m not going to suggest it’s a direct correlation, but I think it was helpful.” Between 2006 and 2014, the state rate was six or seven suicides a year per 100,000 of population. In Essex County, the annual rate peaked at 25 in 2011 and 2012, then dropped to 13 and 12 in 2013 and 2014. Numbers for 2015 have not been released yet by the state Department of Health, which tracks the statistics. The coalition includes the County Office of Mental Health, County Department of Public Health, Families First, County Office of Emergency Services, Mental Health Association in Essex County, County Office for the Aging, Essex County Prevention Team, New York State Police and other agencies. Valley accepted a plaque from the Board of Supervisors in recognition of the coalition’s work. “It brings attention this very, very serious issue in Essex County,” Valley said. “It is more than just a mental health issue — it is a community-action issue. We formulated our work around education and awareness.” He said the coalition distributes a brochure that lists sui-

cide prevention training sessions. A representative will also come to a local group or town council meeting on request, he said, and people should call the County Mental Health Clinic at 873-3670 to set something up. “The coalition has put together resources that are available to any organization that is interested,” Valley said. “The way we do that is through trainings. These are public trainings for lay people and professionals as well.” Valley stressed that their assistance is available at any time.

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Provider ‘on track’ to bring broadband to Schroon Lake by March Slic Network Solutions obtains investment funding necessary to move forward with project By Pete DeMola

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SCHROON LAKE — For the first time in nearly four years, residents here have a concrete timeline for when their homes will be wired for high speed internet. “Slic is now on track to have the town wired for fiber optic internet service by the end of March 2017,” said Phil Wagschal, CEO of Slic Network Solutions, the internet service provider responsible for the project. “There has been a long time delay, and that delay is finally over when it comes to bringing blazing fast Internet in Schroon Lake.”

The Nicholville-based provider submitted a “make ready” request to National Grid and Verizon in late-August to run fiber throughout Schroon Lake. That request paves the way for those utility companies to make room on their poles where Slic will also install their equipment. That application was contingent on Slic receiving outside funding, Wagschal said. The $2.3 million project stands to benefit some 500 underserved homes currently using satellite and phone service, or about 30 percent of the town’s year-round population. Slic was awarded state grant funds in December 2012 to bring service to seven underserved upstate areas. But the long periods of inactivity has rankled homeowners, including seasonal residents who said they would extend their stays if that service was provided. “The project has been years in coming,” said Broadband Committee Chair Don Sage in a statement. “Frustration has been felt by many, including some committee members. Finally, we appear to be entering the back stretch. Our commendations to Phil and Slic for sticking with us and seeing this project through to completion.” Following completion of the network, Slic will also install a series of wi-fi hotspots around town, said Wagschal, who hailed the state’s Broadband Program Office for their support. The state has made providing high speed internet to underserved areas a chief priority, and one state and local officials have pinned directly to economic development. A second funding initiative, the New NY Broadband Program, was introduced in February 2015 and aims to fully wire the state by the end of 2018 through a combination of state and private investment.

The most recent grant announcement was unveiled last month, with four providers locking in $6.2 million in grant funds that the state says will provide service to 134,000 homes and businesses in the North Country. Awardees included Citizens Telephone Company, Frontier Communications and TDS Telecom. Applications for the second phase of funding are due by Nov. 30. Nearly four years after a grant was awarded to provide high speed internet to underserved areas in Schroon Lake, the internet service provider responsible for the project has set a firm deadline. “Slic is now on track to have the town wired for fiber optic internet service by the end of March 2017,” said Phil Wagschal, CEO of Slic Network Solutions. Photo by Pete DeMola

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Preparations made for Pt. Henry village dissolution The Town of Moriah will provide Village of Port Henry services By Lohr McKinstry

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MORIAH – With the Village of Port Henry dissolving on March 31, 2017, the Town of Moriah is preparing to assume village responsibilities. One of those is fire protection in the former village, and the Port Henry Volunteer Fire Department will likely be converted from a village-owned entity to an independent fire district. The Moriah Town Council has scheduled a public hearing for 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 19 to alter the boundaries of the fire protection area contracted to the village, and merge them into the new Town Fire District #3. The village currently covers not just that municipality, but some sections north and south of the village on Route 9N/22 that are in the town. The hearing, and a joint town-village meeting at 7 p.m. afterward, will be held in the Moriah Town Courthouse on Park Place. Both are open to all. At the joint meeting, the Moriah Town Council and Port Henry Village Board will vote on whether to create joint Fire District #3. “This is part of the process we have to go through,” Moriah Town Supervisor Thomas Scozzafava said at a recent Town Council session. He said if the vote is to create the fire district, a five com-

missioner board will be jointly appointed to govern it and set its budget and tax rate. The commission will include three members from the village and two from the town. Port Henry Fire Department’s tax rate was previously included within the village rate, but will now be a separate item on local tax bills. Scozzafava said he and village representatives have been spending a lot of time finalizing the dissolution process. “We’ve been devoting entire days trying to get through this,” Scozzafava said. “We’re going through everything we need to go through.” The town is receiving a $50,000 grant from the State Department of State for dissolution costs, the supervisor said. “The village is also entitled to one (a similar grant) for their costs,” he said. The Moriah Town Council also voted unanimously to award a contract for $37,736 to Crane Associates of Burlington, Vt. to develop an economic plan to revitalize the village business district. The money is coming from a State Department of State grant. Eliminating the village tax rate was a driving force behind dissolution. Village voters decided to end their municipality in October 2015, and a second vote in August this year was in support of the dissolution plan that had been written by village and town officials, along with village consultant Laberge Group of Albany. The first vote was 190 to 171 to dissolve the village government. The second vote was 208 to 188 to OK the plan. Rejecting it

would have halted dissolution. Port Henry has about 1,100 residents. The dissolution of Port Henry leaves just two villages, Lake Placid and Saranac Lake, in Essex County. The villages of Ticonderoga, Westport, Bloomingdale and Elizabethtown dissolved years ago.

Port Henry Board to meet with Moriah Town Board PORT HENRY – The Village of Port Henry Board of Trustees will hold a special joint board meeting with the Town of Moriah on Monday Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Town of Moriah Courthouse for the purpose of proposing the establishment of a joint Port Henry Fire District in accordance with the Village Dissolution Plan.

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Westport, too, has seen some movement, including the partial demolition of a bankowned property across from the Essex County Fairgrounds on Sisco Street. The structure sat abandoned for years before the roof deteriorated and eventually collapsed. Until its mid-August teardown, a door remained wide open. “It’s something that has needed to happen for a long time,” said Supervisor Michael “Ike” Tyler, who hoped several other problem properties in the community would also be quickly remediated as a result of the law. Other provisions in the legislation require the foreclosing party to move to auction within 90 days of obtaining a foreclosure judgment, and requires them to take action to ensure that the property is reoccupied within 180 days of taking the title.

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As a result, Scozzafava and Diskin said they have seen immediate movement from banks who now have a genuine incentive to unload the parcels — even if it’s at a sharply reduced price. “They don’t want to own them, period,” Scozzafava said. Blighted properties are a statewide issue — not just one plaguing the North Country. While the governor has been quick to pin the problem on the subprime mortgage crisis, county officials have instead linked the issue to the demographic shift which has seen young people leaving the Adirondack Park, a trend reflected in rural areas across the country. These young people would otherwise be raising families and keeping up the infrastructure, said Mike Mascarenas, the county’s community resources director. “With the decline of population in rural areas, it’s hard to keep up with infrastructure needs,” Mascarenas said.

New state legislation is expediting the rehabilitation of “zombie homes” in Essex County by forcing banks and mortgage companies to secure and maintain properties. Pictured above: Moriah Town Supervisor Thomas Scozzafava talks with neighbor Iris Garrison in front of an abandoned house on Elizabeth Street in Port Henry. Essex County took the property for unpaid back taxes and sold it at a tax auction, but the successful bidder never completed the purchase, Scozzafava said. The lawmaker said he’s pushing to have the county demolish the place. Photo by Lohr McKinstry

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MCS student lauded for helping others with backpacks By Lohr McKinstry

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MORIAH – Starting the BackPack Program to feed needy kids at Moriah Central School has resulted in the Gold Award in Girl Scouts for freshman Brooke Mildon. The Gold Award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting, recognizing girls “who demonstrate extraordinary leadership through remarkable Take Action projects that have sustainable impact in their communities and beyond.” Mildon, a senior girl scout, learned about the BackPack Program at Ticonderoga Central School and decided to try to bring it to Moriah. Mildon shared her ideas for the BackPack Program with Moriah School Superintendent William Larrow and gained his approval, along with school Lunch Manager Alicia Slattery, Board of Education member Daniel Sadowski and Ticonderoga BackPack Coordinator John Bartlett.

Mildon’s project was about helping fight childhood hunger. “My main goal was to make a strong impact on the lives of children by getting food directly into the hands of children who needed it and did not always know where they would find their next meal,” she said. “I wanted to make sure they had food to take home on the weekends and school vacations when other resources were not available to their families. I also wanted to ensure that the backpacks were filled with food that was nutritious, easy to prepare, child-friendly and shelf-stable.” In the BackPack Program, elementary school students receive a backpack of food every Friday with enough nutritious meals to feed them for the weekend. “My project was directly linked to one of our biggest issues nationally and globally: hunger,” Mildon said. “Statistics state that more than half of the people in the United States are from hungry households that are food insecure, which means they do not have enough food to eat.” She said she realizes world hunger is a huge issue that cannot be addressed by one

person. greatly benefit the students in the “By ending Moriah Central hunger locally, School District.” I am tackling world hunger, beHer passion cause in order to for the BackPack stop world hunProgram excited ger you must start other people, she at the local level,” said. Mildon said. “The “I believe that program began without pasMildon with 30 students sion my project and soon added wouldn’t have three more, bringing the to- been successful,” Mildon tal to 33 students receiving a said. “When people see how backpack every Friday.” passionate you are about Mildon spent a total of something it sparks their 214 hours on the project, interest and they want to do raised $5,511 to cover the whatever they can to help.” expenses of the program for She had to use many leadthe 2015-2016 school year, ership skills while working and presented the Board of on the Gold Award Project. Education and Superinten“I learned many valuable dent Larrow with a check skills that will benefit me for for $4,102.08 to go towards the rest of my life,” she said. running the program for the “The skills included plan2016-17 school year. ning, organization, good She said planning the proj- communication, networkect consumed her at the start. ing, advertising, delegating “I did several hours of re- and the most essential skill, search and spoke to people teamwork.” from other school districts Delegation was one of before I drew up a proposal to submit to the Gold Award Committee at Girl Scouts of Northern New York,” she said. “Once I began putting all the pieces together in the proposal, I knew the project was not only a worthwhile project, but also an attainable project that would

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the most valuable skills she learned, Mildon said. “Every good leader must have the ability to delegate in order to carry out a successful project,” she said. “I had to delegate throughout my entire project by giving the Selection Committee all the necessary forms needed to carry out the (student) selection process, organize packing teams and assign them a date to work and assign students to a delivery schedule to deliver backpacks. An organized team is essential to

the program’s efficiency and success.” Her project snowballed as it got underway, she said, with people approaching her with offers of help. “I learned that if you want something bad enough there is no obstacle that can stop you, as long as you are willing to work hard for it and you have good support from your team,” Mildon said. “I’ve become a stronger and better person for carrying out this project.”

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Former Crown Point supervisor passes away Charles Mazurowski, former supervisor and World War II veteran, passed away Sept. 10 By Lohr McKinstry

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CROWN POINT – Former Crown Point Town Supervisor Charles Mazurowski has died of complications from an injury. Mazurowski, 91, served as Crown Point town supervisor for 12 years, through the 1990s and early 2000s, and had been a member of the Crown Point Town Council for many years. Current Crown Point Town Supervisor Charles Harrington said Mazurowski died Saturday, Sept. 10. “He (Mazurowski) had fallen,” Harrington said. “He was in the hospital. He had pneumonia and other medical concerns.” Mazurowski was elected town supervisor in 1994, serving for 12 years. After a gap of a few years, he ran for Town Council and was elected, serving until his death. He had also served on Town Council prior to his election as supervisor. “There’s more than 30 years of representing the town, either as supervisor or on council,” Harrington said. As a councilman, Mazurowski was at the Town Hall every day, Harrington said. “He was very very dedicated to his job,” Harrington said. “He knew the job inside and out. He knew the responsibilities of town supervisor; he was an excellent resource. Anybody would have been foolish not to listen to him.” Mazurowski was a graduate of Crown Point Central School, and a 1948 graduate of SUNY Cobleskill. Mazurowski served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was one of the liberators of the Dachau concentration camp in Germany in April 1945. More than 30,000 Jews and political prisoners were freed when U.S. troops entered the camp. Thousands more were killed by Nazi troops at Dachau when it was in operation. Harrington said Mazurowski described seeing bodies stacked up to be burned or buried at the death camp. “He (Mazurowski) talked about the railroad cars left off to the side filled with corpses,” Harrington said. “They had been piled up. He saw that.” He said he asked Mazurowski how he could live without always thinking of what’d he’d seen.

“He said ‘you have to realize it will never happen again. That it has been stopped.’ That’s how he went on. “He spoke of it in a way that demonstrated he wanted people to learn from such an atrocity, that they should never allow such a situation to ever happen again,” Harrington said. Mazurowski had been an insurance broker, and Harrington said he had clients as far away as Long Lake. “The town depended on him for insurance expertise, and so did the county,” Harrington said. “He was really a good resource there.” Mazurowski was known throughout the North Country, Harrington said. “He was a good fellow, very honorable,” he said.” If there was a contentious situation, he was willing to find a compromise.” Mazurowski was also a witness to a sighting of Champ, the Lake Champlain monster.

Rogers Park opens Sept. 18 BOLTON — The Town of Bolton, the Bolton Chamber of Commerce and the Bolton Historical Society will hold an open house at the new Rogers Park on Sunday, Sept. 18 from 2-5 p.m. Organizers are inviting the public to celebrate the successful completion of the new visitor center and timber frame addition to the historical museum. Welcoming remarks will be at 3 p.m. Bolton themed gifts will be available for purchase. For more informtion, contact the town supervisor’s office at 644-2461.

Royal Winter Pageant seeks students TICONDEROGA — The annual non-profit Royal Winter Pageant is back for its 6th year. Ticonderoga, St. Mary’s, Putnam and now Crown Point and Moriah central schools are eligible to participate. Organizers are looking for girls in the 3rd - 12th grade who love to perform or would like to try something new. Girls have to perform a group dance, talent, present themselves in a fancy dress, and a few other requirements. A $10 registration and a $15 t-shirt fee is due at first meeting or first practice.

He saw Champ on the lake in July 1978, while taking photographs of storm-damaged trees. He said his camera had run out of film, so he was not able to take a picture of the creature. He described it as looking like a horse’s head without ears, with a long neck rising out of the water. Harrington said that during the controversial switch in 2011 from a three-person elected Board of Assessors in Crown Point, to an appointed professional sole assessor, Mazurowski tried to find middle ground. “He said he favored three elected assessors, but if there was a vote and people voted for a single assessor, he would support that,” Harrington said. No referendum was held, and the Town Council voted in favor of the conversion to a sole assessor, although Mazurowski had left the meeting before the vote. Mazurowski was a well-respected member of the community, Harrington said, and will be greatly missed. First meeting will be Sept. 24th at 3:30 p.m. at the Ticonderoga High School auditorium. A parent must be present. For more information, contact creator and director Jamie Harrington at 543-6514.

Hartley bluegrass band to perform PUTNAM STATION — The Log Chapel will host the Hartley Family Bluegrass Gospel Band on Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m. The family band is led by 20 year old Abby Hartley. Admission is free; a “love offering” will be taken. For more information, contact Pastor Roger Richards at 260-9710 or rarichardsjr@hotmail.com.

Putnam youth pheasant hunt slated PUTNAM — The Northern Washington County Fish & Game Club will host a youth pheasant hunt on Sept. 24. All children ages 12-15 who have a current small game hunting license are welcome to attend. The group will meet at the state land entrance at 9 a.m. All children must be accompanied by an adult. A blaze safety game vest is recommended. For more information, contact Kevin Hart at 5478359 or Jim Marshall at 585-6371.

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Crown Point Redemption Plus readies for opening By Lohr McKinstry

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TICONDEROGA – The grand opening of Crown Point Redemption Plus, a new business taking returnable containers, is being hosted by the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce. The ribbon-cutting is at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 19, and light refreshments will be served. Crown Point Redemption Plus is located at 2615 Main St. (Route 9N/22) in Crown Point, and is owned by Gary Varmette of Crown Point. “We are truly looking forward to growing our business, being actively involved in the community, and helping draw additional traffic to Crown Point,” Varmette said. “We are planning for our future, and the future of our family and friends (who are) assisting us with this project. We are honored to be part of the business community and to be offering an additional local option for bottle redemption.” Varmette said it’s a family-owned and operated business. “Opening this business would not be possible without the support of my wife, daughter and friends,” he said. “I thank everyone for their hard work, dedication, and commitment.” Crown Point Redemption Plus offers a full service bottle redemption center in a completely renovated and well-lit space, he said.

Wood, propane, ice, snacks, soda and water are also available for purchase. Bottles and cans can either be dropped off, with name and contact information, and the redemption picked up later, or people can sit and relax as the staff sorts and counts the returnables. Part of Crown Point Redemptions goal is to provide a clean environment where they can assist in educating the community on what is recyclable items and what has a deposit on it, Varmette explained. For those items that do not have a deposit, they will give customers back their containers, or dispose of them at no cost. Hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fundraising community bottle drives are encouraged, and people can contact Crown Point Redemption Plus for more information, by emailing: crownpointredemptionplus@gmail.com. Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Matthew Courtright said he went to Crown Point Redemption Center Plus to see the renovations first-hand. “I sat down with the Gary, the owner, to discuss the benefits of being a chamber member, as well as what being a member supports for the greater good of the entire area,” Courtright said. “Gary, his family, and friends are passionate about offering a clean and comfortable atmosphere for their customers as well as being a locally-owned business that makes a positive impact on the local economy and the community as a whole.”

He said the chamber staff is excited to be part of the grand opening. Town of Crown Point representatives are also coming to the event, he said. Varmette and his father, Don, are owners of another business, D & G Canopy, in Crown Point. D & G Canopy, and now Crown Point Redemption Plus, are involved with Purple Dragons, a cancer survivor and awareness group, and the Relay for Life organization. Varmette hosts an annual Horseshoe Tournament and Barbecue at his property in Crown Point, where all proceeds benefit the Purple Dragons. The 2016 tournament will be held all-day Saturday, Sept. 17 and is open to all. Community service and volunteering is nothing new for Varmette, Courtright said. Varmette, or “Bear,” as many know him, served on the Crown Point Memorial Day Committee for several years. “I believe in volunteering and serving others,” Varmette said. “I try to live this through my personal life, and now our locallyowned and operated businesses. Everyone can make a positive impact and should. We should all be asking what we can do to make a difference in our community.” For more information on the opening, contact the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce at 585-6619, or by email at: chamberinfo@ticonderogany.com. Crown Point Redemption Plus is at (518) 216-4057.

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NOTICES

Couple celebrates 68 year marriage

It’s a Boy!

TICONDEROGA — John and Betty Bougor celebrated their 68th annual wedding anniversary on Aug. 22. The couple were married in the Ticonderoga Baptist Church in 1948. John is a retired operating engineer from Local 545 and Betty is a homemaker. The Bougors have three daughters: Bonnie Henderson, Becky Caporin and Carol Wiggins; nine grandchildren, Michelle, Danielle, Jeremy, Jason, Jeffery, Anna, Amanda, Molly and Chelsea; and greatgrandchildren Jordan, Emily, Nicole, Phaite, Miles, Tamia, Bella, John and Madison. John and Betty enjoy spending time with their family and have been honored for being part of the Oneida YMCA swim program for over 30 years. They are also members of the Bridgeport United Methodist Church for over 40 years. Family members say that the couple have inspired a legacy of friendship, love and family to all who have known them.

TICONDEROGA — Aidan James Brundage was born to parents Lindsey Greenough and Michael Brundage on July 7, 2016. The baby boy was born at Porter Medical Center in Middlebury, Vt. at 8:30 p.m. He weighed 8 lbs., 6.7 oz and was 20.5 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Jim and Tasha Greenough and Melinda Smith. Paternal grandparents are Harry and Lois Brundage.

NCCC announces honors list for Spring semester SARANAC LAKE — North Country Community College has named the following students to the Spring 2016 Honors List. VICE PRESIDENT’S LIST The students named to the Vice President’s list earned a grade point average of 3.25 to 3.49 out of a possible 4.0. To be eligible for the Vice President’s List recognition, full-time and part-time students must meet applicable credit-hour requirements. Moriah: Kasey M. Klingenberg, Sarah M. Slattery Putnam Station: Jacob N. Demarais Schroon Lake: Hannah L. Armstrong

Shoreham: Megan M. Hotte Ticonderoga: Tomas J. Hendrix, Lexi S. Moore Willsboro: Ashli A. Bombard Wilmington: Jessica L. Ano Witherbee: Kylie R. McCabe PRESIDENT’S LIST Students named to the President’s list earned a grade point average of 3.5 to 4.0 out of a possible 4.0. To be eligible for the President’s List recognition, full-time and part-time students must meet applicable credit-hour requirements. Bridport: Alexandra Lee Comstock: Stephanie E. Kilburn Essex Junction: Edward N. Thairu, Keeseville: William J. Freebern South Glens Falls: Tianna T. Higgins Ticonderoga: Joyce L. Barber, Rachel J. Bolstridge, Mackenzie J. Bright, Devin W. Davis, Renee E. Fleming, Benjamin Karkoski, Cody L. O’Hara, Katherine Towne, Sarah M. West Whitehall: Alexandra R. Koraus

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Leaderboards Boys Soccer

Team

NSL - Div. I Overall League

Pts

NCCS

4-0-0

2-0-0

Peru

3-1-0

2-0-0

PHS

3-2-0

1-0-0

Saranac

2-1-0

0-1-0

Saranac Lake

2-3-0

1-1-0

Beekmantown

1-3-1

0-2-0

AuSable Valley Team

0-4-0 0-2-0 NSL - Div. II Overall League

Pts

NAC

2-0-2

1-0-0

Chazy

2-0-1

0-0-1

EL/W Griffins

2-1-1

0-0-1

Lake Placid

2-1-0

1-0-0

Willsboro

2-2-0

0-1-0

Seton Catholic Team

0-1-0 0-1-0 NSL - Div. III Overall League

Pts

Keene

2-0-0

1-0-0

Minerva/Newcomb 1-1-0

1-1-0

Johnsburg

1-2-0

1-0-0

Crown Point

1-0-0

Schroon Lake

1-0-0

Indian Lk/Long Lk

0-2-0

Wells

0-2-0

Game of the Week VikingsÊ reboundÊ withÊ winÊ againstÊ PHS

Girls Soccer Team

NSL - Div. I Overall League

Pts

Saranac

4-0-0

1-0-0

Beekmantown

3-1-0

1-1-0

PHS

2-1--0

1-0-0

AuSable Valley

1-1-0

NCCS

2-2-0

1-1-0

Peru

2-1-0

1-1-0

Saranac Lake Team

0-4-0 0-3-0 NSL - Div. II Overall League

Pts

Moriah

2-0-0

1-0-0

Lake Placid

2-1-0

1-1-0

NAC

1-1-2

1-0-1

Chazy

1-3-0

1-1-0

Ticonderoga

1-0-0

EL/W Griffins

0-1-0

Seton Catholic Team

0-1-1 0-1-1 NSL - Div. III Overall League

Pts

Keene

2-0-0

Crown Point

2-0-0

Johnsburg

1-0-0

Indian Lk/Long Lk

0-0-0

Minerva/Newcomb 0-1-0

0-1-0

Schroon Lake

0-2-0

0-1-0

Wells

0-1-0

Willsboro

0-3-0

0-2-0

Moriah’s Brandon Hammond looks to break through the Plattsburgh High defense as the Vikings scored a 13-12 win Sept. 9. Photo by Keith Lobdell

By Keith Lobdell

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MINEVILLE — The magic of Linney Field showed itself in the first home game for the Moriah Vikings in 2016, as a fake punt helped the home team over the top for a 13-12 victory over Plattsburgh High Sept. 9. “We gave up some big plays to Peru that we should not have and today we made mistakes but they were not for six like they were against Peru,” head coach Don Tesar said. “Each week is a building process for us because we are so young. Today, I thought we had a big step up from where we were.” The Vikings took a 7-0 lead in the first quarter when Dewey Snyder hauled in a 14 yard scoring pass from Dylan Trombley to give the Vikings a 7-0 lead. The Hornets scored the next 12 points on a 10-yard run by Mitchell Senecal and a Senecal 39-yard scoring pass to Ben Champagne. In the fourth quarter, the Vikings had the ball on a fourth down, and Tesar said based on earlier reads, he knew what he wanted to call. “Fake punt,” he yelled to the team.

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Haleigh Wright • Ticonderoga What makes you happy playing sports?

It’s family. I keep it going. It’s a tradition and keep the tradition in Saranac.

Best win of your career? The quarterﬁnals game and we shot the winning goal at 3:53.

The one play you wish you could do over? The Seton Catholic quarterﬁnal game last year.

Coaches are welcome to contact the Sun News Sports department with any changes on the leaderboards and Top 5�s by emailing keith@suncommunitynews.com or calling 873-6368 ext. 212.

Go-to pregame track? Any Country

What would my teammates say about me? I talk and yell at people.

“We do it every day in practice,” Tesar said. “From the first punt we did, I saw it was there and we had to find the right time to do it. At that point in the game, I didn’t want to punt. We wanted to keep the ball and eat up some more clock.” The play worked as Matthew Pelkey hit Ryan Flack for a first down play. The Vikings then took the momentum down the field, ending when Snyder ran the ball in from five yards out for the go-ahead score. The Hornets were unable to answer the rest of the quarter, in large part due to interceptions by Dylan Trombley and Connor Anderson. Trombley, who has an interception in the first two games, also threw for 108 yards and one score. “He has been good at reading and dropping back,” Tesar said of Trombley’s defense. “Today he had to guard someone and we got some pressure on the quarterback when he was able to make the interception.” Snyder finished with 52 yards rushing, while Anderson and Flack each had 34 yards. The Vikings will next face the Beekmantown Eagles Sept. 17.

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PlayersÊ of Ê theÊ week

Leaderboards Football CVAC Team

Overall

League

Ticonderoga

2-0

Saranac Lake

2-0

PHS

1-1

Peru

1-1

Moriah

1-1

Beekmantown

1-1

AuSable Valley

0-2

Saranac

0-2

Volleyball

William Coats • Saranac Lake 15-27, 205 yards, 3 passing touchdowns

Team

League

Sets

Beekmantown

2-0

6-0

AVCS

1-0

3-0

NCCS

1-0

3-0

Saranac Lake

1-1

5-4

Saranac

1-1

5-5

Michael McLeod • NCCS

PHS

1-1

3-5

5 goals, game-winner v. Beekmantown

Peru

1-1

3-3

Lake Placid

0-2

1-6

NAC

0-2

0-6

THE SCOREBOARD BoyÕ sÊ soccer Willsboro Johnsburg

3 0

Wills: HAT TRCIK Jesse Hearn from Paul Fine-Lease (12th); Hearn from Mat Longware (36th); Hearn from Trevor Bigelow (49th). JOseph King 1 save SHUTOUT.

Keene Minerva/Newcomb

KCS: Daria Venner from Emily Whitney (8th); Hanna Whitney unassisted (21st); Lura Johnson from Lynn Palen (33rd); Emily Whitney unassisted (43rd); Hanna Whitney from Emily Whitney (57th); Lynn Palen from Hanna Whitney (69th). Grace Wilson 1 save. M/N: Jordan Bush unassisted 47th. Grace Armstrong 34 saves.

JCS: Caleb Buck 6 saves.

Minerva/Newcomb Indian Lake/Long Lake

9 1

M/N: HAt TRICK Oscar Martinez from Roberto Jerez (1st half); Martinez from Roberto Jerez (1st half); Martinez from Roberto Jerez (1st half); David Pereira unassisted (1st half); Roberto Jerez unassisted (ﬁrst half)Aiden LaCourse unassisted (1st half); Roberto Jerez unassisted (2nd half); David Pereira unassisted (2nd half); Hill unassisted (2nd half). Caleb Winter 5 saves IL/LL: Marota unassisted (1st half). 30 saves.

Johnsburg Wells

5 2

JCS: HAT TRICK Seamus Tomb unassisted (20th), Seamus Tomb unassisted (21st), Seamus Tomb from Liam Connelly (55th); Justin Schmale from Caleb Buck (25th); Casey Tomb from Seamus Tomb (47th). Caleb Buck 9 saves.

Keene Minerva/Newcomb

2 0

M/N: Oscar Martinez unassisted (68th). Caleb Winter 4 saves.

Ticonderoga Elizabethtown-Lewis/Westport

4 2

Ti: Delaney Hughes from Haleigh Wright (35th); Emily Pike from Haleigh Wright (38th); Haleigh Wright from Delaney Hughees (73rd); Emily Pike from Meg McDonald (79th). McKenzie Price 6 saves. Grifﬁns: Taylor Gough from Ellie Storey (39th); Taylor Gough from Tess Andrade (66th). Malynda Lobdell 11 saves.

Keene Schroon Lake

1 0

Team

League

Saranac Lake

4-0

Lake Placid

3-0

Saranac

2-0

AVCS

3-1

Seton Catholic

2-1

Beekmantown

2-2

NCCS

1-1

Peru

1-2

Ticonderoga

1-3

PHS

0-2

EKMW

0-3

Schroon Lake

0-4

Girl’s Cross Country

KCS: Damien Brown from Tom Palen (36th); Ethan Giglinto unassisted (70th). Antonio Finsterer 2 saves.

GirlÕ sÊ soccer

6 1

Boy’s Cross Country

Meg McDonald

Team

League

Saranac Lake

4-0

Seton Catholic

3-0

Saranac

2-0

AVCS

3-1

Lake Placid

2-1

Beekmantown

2-2

PHS

1-1

Peru

1-2

Ticonderoga

1-3

NCCS

0-2

EKMW

0-3

Schroon Lake

0-4

KCS: Hanna Whitney from Daria Venner (11th). Elly Smith 11 saves. ScLCS: McKayla Vanderwalker 15 saves.

Johnsburg Willsboro

2 0

JCS: Ryan Riedinger from Jamie Bruce; Megan Bacon from Khaleah Cleveland. Savanna Berg 6 saves SHUTOUT WCS: Katelyn Doyle 11 saves.

Crown Point Wells

10 1

CPCS: 4-GOALS Shawna McIntosh unassisted, McINtosh from Kayli Stone, McIntosh unassisted, McIntosh unassisted; Swade Potter from Torrie Vradenburg; Kayli Stone from Torrie Vradenburg; Torrie Vradenburg from Kayli Stone; Mickaela Gunnison unassisted; Hannah Palmer unassisted; Kayli Stone unassisted. Hannah Palmer 2 saves, Amber DuShane 1 save.

Gymnastics Team

Overall

Pts

PHS

0-0

Beekmantown

0-0

Peru

0-0

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Running game, Defense key for 2-0 Sentinels

47 yards, Justyn Granger totaled 10 carries for 37 yards, his younger brother Jevyn chimed in with five carries for By Jason Hughes 28 yards and junior Hayden news@suncommunitynews.com Scuderi carried eight times for 25 yards. CLINTONVILLE — Junior With both Hughes and quarterback Evan Graney comGraney playing in the defenpleted just 2 passes in Ticondsive secondary they were aware eroga’s 7-0 victory over Ausable of and respected Ausable ValValley on Friday night. ley’s ability to throw the ball. But on a night where the Sen“We were prepared for the tinels running game and defense passing game,” Hughes said. keyed the win, Graney’s second “We know McDonald is a good completion was probably the throwing quarterback. We play of the game. had a great scouting report on them, and we had a great week After trading possessions of practice. We knew we had for three quarters, and with no to try and lock down (Auspoints on the scoreboard by eiable receivers) Brandon Snow ther team, Graney lofted a pass and Kobe Parrow. Those guys to the sideline toward senior made some plays tonight, but wide out Griffin Hughes on secthat’s going to happen. We are ond down and 10 with 10:00 happy with the win” minutes left in the game that fell incomplete. Hughes popped Ticonderoga’s Trevor Parent, 18, ran for 93 yards as the Sentinels scored a 7-0 win over the AuSable Valley Patriots Sept. 9. The win was the And although it was not the up, clapped his hands in frus- team’s eighth consecutive win on the AVCS turf field including sectional and state play. prettiest game ever played, tration after not being able to Photo by Jill Lobdell Nephew said he will take the come down with the ball, but victory. the AuSable Valley defensive far between, that catch sparked the Ti offense the Patriots fumbled on the very next play, “We will take a win, and we back covering him remained sprawled on the and four plays later, senior running back recovered by Ticonderoga senior Brett Mosi- just beat a good football team. This league is field with cramping in his calf muscle. After Justyn Granger ran 10 yards up the middle er. Mosier (who also added an interception, very even this year and wins are not going to a lengthy injury timeout, Sentinel head coach into the endzone, capping a 72 yard drive for picking off Dalton McDonald on the first play come easy any week. We got another good Scott Nephew caught AuSable Valley off the games only score. of the game). win, and we’ll take it,” he said. guard, ran the exact same play, and this time Nephew was pleased with his team’s ability After Granger’s touchdown, Ti’s defense Ticonderoga’s defense held Ausable to just Hughes made a highlight reel catch (some- had AuSable Valley pinned deep in its own to bounce back after the turnover. 54 rushing yards on 16 attempts. And despite thing he is good at if you saw last year’s Class territory on the ensuing possession. Sopho“I was really happy with how our kids re22 attempts, McDonald was able to complete D State Final), keeping his feet inbounds on more Michael DuShane partially blocked a the sideline for a 25 yard completion and a punt, giving the Sentinels their best starting sponded after we made that mistake, we were just 9 passes for 85 yards. able to get the ball back, then pinned them Graney knows that Ti has room for imfirst down. field position of the game at the Patriots 21 deep with a great punt , they turn it over on provement on both sides of the ball. “We recognized that there was a backup de- yard line. downs and we were able to run out the clock,” “We played sloppy,” he said. “AuSable is a fensive back after the injury, so we wanted to But on the first play of the drive junior Nephew said. good defensive team. We have to clean some get to the line quickly and test him,” Graney running back Hayden Scuderi fumbled givTiconderoga’s ground game totaled 50 car- things up, get back to work on Monday and said. “They are all athletes over there, but we ing the Patriots the ball back with 5:33. ries for 230 yards while chewing the clock get ready for our next game.” have a lot of confidence in Griffin to make AVCS struck back as Landon Shay ripped up, with Trevor Parent leading the way for plays like that and he made a great catch.” Ticonderoga travels to Saranac next Saturoff a 40 yard run putting the Patriots in Sen- the Sentinels. The junior rushed for 93 yards day, Sept. 17. Kickoff is at 1:30 p.m. On a night where big plays were few and tinel territory with five minutes to go. But on 17 carries. Graney added 10 carries for

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OBITUARIES

EugeneÊ Ò FranÓ Ê FrancisÊ Barnaby,Ê Sr. HAGUE — Eugene “Fran” Francis Barnaby, Sr., 68, of Hague, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016 at his residence, with his children Mark, Chrissy and Eugene and his sister, Sylvia, by his side. Born in Ticonderoga on Sept. 10, 1947, he was the son of the late Andrew N. and Merilda (Nolette) Barnaby, Sr. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Vietnam War. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Hacker Boat Company and Morgan Marine as a Machinist, Mechanic and Rigger for many years. Survivors include his wife, Marion (Jordan) Barnaby; four children, Mark E (Chrissy) Barnaby of Hague, Michele (Thomas) Denno of Hague, Eugene Barnaby of Warrensburg, and Steven (Sara) Barnaby of Queensbury; one brother, Richard Barnaby of Arizona; and three sisters, Irene Hill of Maryland, Sylvia McIntyre of Putnam, and Alice Slater of Port Henry. He is also survived by many grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was pre-deceased by his first wife, Christine (Hurlburt) Barnaby; two sisters, Imogene Frasier and Merilda Trombley; and two brothers, Leo Barnaby

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RonaldÊ EdmundÊ Clarke (July 5, 1947 September 5, 2016)

CROWN POINT — Ronald E . Clarke, 69, passed away unexpectedly on Sep. 5, 2016 at his home in Crown Point with the love of his life and wife of 47 years, Cathy, by his side. He was born July 5, 1947, in Ticonderoga, N.Y., to the late Howard and Mabel (Downing) Clarke . Ron was a Vietnam Veteran. He proudly served his country, receiving an honorable discharge from the US Army in November 1971. Following his discharge, Ron was employed by Phillip Nadeau Logging, Penske Truck Leasing, and A P Reale until his retirement. Following retirement, he enjoyed working with his daughter and son in law in Plattsburgh, N.Y. for both Lake Champlain Roofing and DMP Rentals. Ron spent his life as a loving and devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is blessed and survived by his wife, Cathy (Trudeau)

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TICONDEROGA - Free Opioid overdose responder training. Ticonderoga Community Building, 152 Montcalm Street, Basement Meeting Room. 2nd Tuesday of every month, 5 p.m. 6 p.m. Must call 518.563.2437, ext. 3403 to register. Must be at least 16 years of age to participate.

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

CHESTERTOWN - The Town of Chester Library Board of Trustees will be holding its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at 6:30 in the library on the second floor of the municipal building. The public is invited.

TICONDEROGA - Nar-Anon Family Group A support group for family and friends of addicts. Location: Office of the Prevention Team 173 Lord Howe St., Ticonderoga, N.Y.Mondays at 6PM (excluding Holidays) beginning June 6, 2016 For more info go to nar-anon.org

CROWN POINT - Crown Point Fire District Board of Commissioners meet. AE Phelps Fire Station. 6:30 p.m. Second Wednesday each month. CROWN POINT - Crown Point Board of Fire Commissioners will hold monthly meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month commencing at 7:00 pm at the Crown Point Fire Station 2764 Main St., Crown Point New York.

TICONDEROGA - ADIRONDACK TRAILRIDERS - SNOWMOBILE CLUB meetings will be held at the Ticonderoga Fish and Game Building on Middle Chilson Rd at 6pm Second Monday of every month. All members are encouraged to attend. New members are welcome. Think Snow. Jon Cooke 518-5856102.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH LONG LAKE - Alcoholics Anonymous, lower level Wesleyan Church. 7 p.m. Every Tuesday. MORIAH – 2015-2016 WIC schedule at the Moriah Fire Department December 8, January 12, February 9, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, August 9, October 11, November 15, December 13, 9:30 am - 2:15 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296 NORTH CREEK – Teens only Welcome back Dance! Friday, September 16th 7pm-10pm. Tannery Pond Center, North Creek, NY. All teens from area schools welcome!

BINGO PORT HENRY Port Henry Knights of Columbus, bingo, 7 p.m. Every Monday TICONDEROGA - Bingo, Ticonderoga fire house, 6:45 p.m. Doors 5 p.m. Every Thursday. BOOKS SCHROON LAKE – Schroon Lake Public Library's, Writers GroupMeets the 2nd and 4th Monday At 1:00 p.m., In the downstairs meeting room. New Members welcome! For more info call 518-532-7737 ext. 13. CLASSES & WORKSHOPS PORT HENRY - Range of Motion Class. Parish Center, St. Patricks Place. 9:30 a.m. Details: Peg Waldron 518-546-7582, Delores Lash 518-546-7128. Every Monday. TICONDEROGA - Take Control Exercise classes. Ticonderoga Armory Senior Center. 9:30 a.m. Free. Details: 518-585-6050, rsvp@logocail.net. Every Wednesday. WARRENSBURG - Weekly computer instruction class, 3 to 4 p.m. Richards Library, Elm St. and Library Ave. Topic changes weekly. Details: 518-623-3011, visit the Friends Facebook page. Every Tuesday.

Clarke, son Todd (Laurie) Clarke of Moriah and grandchildren Jessica (Travis) Sargent and Todd Michael Clarke and great grandchildren Savannah and Mackenzie Sargent ; daughter Kimberly (Donny) Phaneuf of Plattsburgh and grandchildren Jacob and Jonah Phaneuf; siblings Gerald (Shirley) Clarke and Jane Hayes of Crown Point, Joyce Johnson of Queensbury, Marie Congalosi of Clifton Park, and sister inlaw Jane Clarke of California. Along with numerous brother and sister in laws, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins. Ron was predeceased by brothers Robert Clarke and LeRoy (Eugene) Clarke , and niece Kimberly Ann Smith. Anyone who knew Ron, knew his unwavering commitment to his family, friends, and patriotism for his country. He cherished watching and supporting his three grandsons in their sporting events, always being their biggest fan. He loved and respected his country and for that he represented what it meant to be both a veteran and true American. Everyone who knew Ronnie, whether it be as a friend, family member, or just a chance encounter, knew he would drop everything at a moment’s notice to help repair something that was broken, or share with them in his infinite wisdom that there was nothing that couldn’t be fixed. We will miss the sheer enormity of what you came to stand for in life, but will carry with us the hard work ethic and humbleness you instilled in us, and for that we will all be better people. We will forever miss and love you deeply. Donations in memory of Ronald can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. Calling hours were held Friday Sept. 9, 2016 from 5-8 p.m. at the Harland Funeral Home in Port Henry, N.Y. A graveside service with military honors was held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Crown Point, NY. To leave condolences for the family or to light a candle in his memory please visit harlandfuneralhome.com.

PORT HENRY – 2015-2016 WIC schedule at the Knights of Columbus November 12, December 10, January 14, February 11, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8 9:30 am - 2:15 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296 SCHROON LAKE – 2015-2016 WIC Clinic Schedule at the Schroon Lake Health Center November 18, December 9, January 13, Feb 10, March 9, April 13,May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14, October 12, November 9, December 14 9:30 am - 2:15 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518-569-3296 TICONDEROGA - AA “Big Book” Meeting. Inner Lakes/Moses Ludington Cafeteria. 7 p.m. Every Thursday. TICONDEROGA Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group monthly support group for caregivers InterLakes Health, Ethan Allen Library. 4 p.m. Details: 518-564-3370. Second Tuesdays

TICONDEROGA - Support group people family members addictions. Library at Heritage Commons nursing home. 6:30 p.m. Every Monday. TICONDEROGA – 2015-2016 WIC schedule at the Cornerstone Alliance Church December 7, January 4, Feb 1, March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6, June 27, August 1, August 29, October 3, November 7, December 5 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM November 16, December 14, December 21, December 28, January 11, 25, Feb 8, 22, 29, March 14, March 21, March 28,April 11, 18, 25, May 9, 16, 23, June 13, 20, July 11, 18, 25, August 8, 15, 22, September 12, 19, 26, October 17, 24, November 14, 21, 28, December 12, 19 9:30 am - 2:15 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296 WARRENSBURG - Losing someone you love is tough, it can feel overwhelming. The Warrensburg Free Methodist Church is pleased to be able to offer GriefShare, (www.GriefShare.org) a grief recovery seminar and support group. A new group begins with orientation Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 10 am and will meet every Saturday at the church, 250 River Street in Warrensburg, but you can join any time! Please call 518-6233023 for more information and to register. We look forward to meeting you! DINNERS & SUCH WESTPORT - Pancake and quiche breakfast, Saturday, September 24, 2016 from 8:00am to 10:30am at the Westport Federated Church, 6486 Main St., Westport, NY. Adults $6.00, Children $3.00 and children under 3 free. All proceeds benefit the Community Cares Project Fund.

CROWN POINT - Crown Point Central School Board of Education Regular Monthly Meeting Tuesday, September 20, 2016 7:00 p.m. District Library. CROWN POINT - Monthly meeting. Second Thursday of the month. Hammond Library. 4 p.m. HAGUE - Hague Fish & Game Club meetings. 7 p.m. Third Tuesday JOHNSBURG - The Town of Johnsburg Library has begun it's Lego Robotic workshops and meet every Thursday after school at 3 PM. Call the library to sign up at 518-251-4343. Our Conversational Spanish classes meet every Wednesday at 5 pm. PORT HENRY - Town of Moriah Town Board meetings. Town Courthouse, 42 Park Place. 6 p.m. Second Thursday. PUTNAM - The Putnam Central School District will hold their Regular Board meeting on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in the gym. SILVER BAY - Northern Lake George Rotary Club meeting. Silvery Bay YMCA of ADK. 7:30 a.m. Details: Diane Dickson 518-5438051. Every Tuesday. STONY CREEK - Garden club meeting following 10 a.m. Stony Creek Free Library. Details: 6965911. Every Saturday. TICONDEROGA – The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) will continue to host monthly Open House with the North Country Small Business Development Center on the Second Tuesday of each month. There is no Open Houses for the months May, June, July, or August. Note: dates are subject to change. For more info call 518-585-6619.

TICONDEROGA - American Legion Post #224 Monthly Meeting. Second Thursday TICONDEROGA - Town of Ticonderogas Regular Town Board meeting. 6 p.m. Second Thursday. February 4th & February 25th meetings have been cancelled. SENIORS CROWN POINT - Knapp Senior Center, 2 to 6pm dinner at 4pm. Details 518-597-3703. Tuesday & Wednesday. INDIAN LAKE - Senior Citizens Bingo. Senior citizens meal site. 12:30 to 3 p.m. Details: 518-6485412. Every Monday. LONG LAKE - Nutrition Site serving lunch to our area seniors . Monday-Friday @ Noon Great lunch and social time. All are welcome, so come join us! Call Colleen Smith at 518-624-5221 SCHROON LAKE - Schroon Lake nutrition site. Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m. Call Keisha at 518-5320179. Everyone is welcome. TICONDEROGA - Free arthritis exercises. Ticonderoga Senior Center, 10 to 11 a.m. Details: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County 518-962-4810, mba32@cornell.edu. Second and Fourth Wednesday TICONDEROGA - Free arthritis exercises, The Range of Motion exercise classes are held every Monday (except holidays) at the Ticonderoga Senior Center from 10:00 am 11:00am. For more information they can call Cornell Cooperative Extension at 518-962-4810 or email Samantha smd242@cornell.edu There is also a free arthritis exercise class held at the Ti senior center on Wednesdays from 9:30 10:30. They would want to contact Ann at the senior center for more information.

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LEGALS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN; that the Undersigned, on behalf of the Essex County Board of Supervisors, will accept sealed proposals at the Office of the Purchasing Agent until 2:00 P.M. on September 30, 2016 for Abstract and Title Search Services. Specifications are available by contacting the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Linda M. Wolf, CPA, Government Center, 7551 Court St., Elizabethtown, New York 12932 or by calling 518873-3332. Specifications are also available on the website at: www.co.essex.ny.us. All proposals submitted in response to this notice shall be marked SEALED PROPOSAL ABSTRACTOR clearly on the outside of the envelope. Dated: September 9, 2016 Linda M. Wolf, CPA Purchasing Agent Essex County Government Center Elizabethtown, New York 12932 (518) 873-3332 TT-09/17/2016-1TC130502 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Badgley Contruction, LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY On 8/5/16 Office Location: Essex SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom Process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 1510 State Route 29, North Creek NY 12853 Purpose: any lawful activity TT-08/13-09/17/20166TC-126906 TOWN OF MORIAH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FORMATION OF JOINT FIRE DISTRICT #3 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Moriah, Essex County, New York will meet at the Court House of the Town of Moriah, Essex County, New York located at 42 Park Place, Port Henry, New York 12974, on the 19th day of September, 2016 at 7:00pm for the

will meet at the Court House of the Town of Moriah, Essex County, New York located at 42 Park Place, Port Henry, New York 12974, on the 19th day of September, 2016 at 7:00pm for the purpose of the formation of a joint Fire District #3. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a said Public Hearing to be held at the time and place set for the above, the Town Board will consider the formation of a joint Fire District #3 and hear all parties interested therein concerning the same. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of the full text of the formation of a joint Fire District #3 may be obtained upon request from the Town Clerk of the Town of Moriah. Dated: 09/08/2016 Rose M. French, Town Clerk Town of Moriah 38 Park Place, Suite 2 Port Henry, NY 12974 Telephone No. (518) 546-3341 TT-09/17/2016-1TC130498

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: MINDY SARGENT PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of the State of New York (SSNY) on August 2, 2016. Office location: Essex County. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: MINDY SARGENT PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC 13 Dock Street, Schroon Lake, NY 12870. TT-08/13-09/17/20166TC-127083 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF MINERVA EMERGENCY SERVICES, INC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY On 07/15/2016 Office Location: Essex County SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom Process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, PO Box 42, Minerva, N.Y. 12851 Purpose: any lawful activity TT-08/20/2016-1TC-

whom Process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, PO Box 42, Minerva, N.Y. 12851 Purpose: any lawful activity TT-08/20/2016-1TC127628 NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION OF MORIAH VENTURES, LLC. Authority filed with the SSNY on 08/11/2016. Office loc: Essex County. LLC formed in DE on 06/30/2016. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 2139 Quiet Valley Rd., Shoreham, VT 05700. Address required to be maintained in DE: 8 The Green, Ste. A, Dover DE 19901. Cert of Formation filed with DE Sec. State, John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. TT-09/17-10/22/20166TC-130329 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: ESSEX COUNTY JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff(s) vs. JOHN E. ASHE; et al; Defendant(s) Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on or about August 10, 2016, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at, the lobby of the Essex County Courthouse. On October 19, 2016 at 10:00 am. Premises known as 290 BRAINARDS FORGE RD, WESTPORT, NY 12993 Section: 56.4 Block: 2 Lot: 17.000 ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, lying and being in the Town of Elizabethtown, County of Essex, State of New York. As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale. Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale. Approximate amount of judgment $80,200.61 plus interest and costs. INDEX NO. CV14-0294 Colleen E. Delcore, Esq.;

NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Ticonderoga, New York (the www.suncommunitynews.com Town) invites sealed bids for the purchase of the following: Unleaded Gasoline (Minimum Octane 87) E10 Ethanol Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Kerosene Propane Fuel Oil (Heating) All such sealed bids must be received by the Town Board at the Town Offices at 132 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga, New York, on or before the 13th day of October, 2016 at 1:00 pm; at such time and place, all sealed bids received will NOTICE OF SALE be publicly opened and SUPREME COURT: ES- read. Specifications, bid SEX COUNTY JPMORGAN CHASE forms, proposed conBANK, NATIONAL ASSO- tract and non-collusion CIATION; Plaintiff(s) vs. statements will be availLOCATION PRICE able for examination and JOHN North Elba E. ASHE; et al; $500 procurement in the Defendant(s) $139,000 Willsboro Plaintiff Town Clerk's Office, loJayAttorney (s) for $30,000 Ticonderoga $68,500 cated at 132 Montcalm (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI Moriah Ticonderoga, & ASSOCIATES, $67,840 P.C., 2 Street, Keene $196,000 Summit Court, Suite New York, between the Crown Point $135,000 301, Fishkill, New York, hours of 8:00 a.m. and Willsboro $170,000 4:00 p.m. or by calling 12524, 845.897.1600 Keene $380,000 Pursuant to judgment of (518) 585-6677 beginTiconderoga $11,001 immediately foreclosure and$17,000 sale ning Jay granted herein on $1or through October 13, Willsboro 2016. about August 10, 2016, Ticonderoga $8,552 I will sell at Public$8,000 Auc- Only such bids as are Ticonderoga tionElba to the highest bid- made and filed upon the North $48,500 derElba at, the lobby $2,000 of the forms available in the North Chesterfield Essex County $165,000 Court- Town Clerk's Office and Willsboro $285,000 are enclosed in a sealed house. Chesterfield $10,000at envelope clearly marked On October 19, 2016 Willsboro $600,000 SEALED 10:00 am. Ticonderoga $1 PROPOSAL/BID-FUEL Premises known as 290 North Elba $1,000 BRAINARDS FORGE RD, will be accepted. North Elba The Town may award WESTPORT, NY $153,167 12993 North Elba $108,000 Section: 56.4 $142,157 Block: 2 each item to the lowest North Elba responsible bidder who Lot:Elba 17.000 North $387,105 ALL THAT TRACT OR is located within the Westport $60,000 Town limits. In the PARCEL OF LAND, lying Ticonderoga $355,000 and being in the $165,000 Town of event that there is no Schroon County bidder in the Town, each St.Elizabethtown, Armand $171,820of Wilmington Essex, State $234,000 of New item may be awarded in Moriah $7,500 York. the best interest of the Chesterfield $4,225 As more particularly de- Town. Jayscribed in the judgment $131,750 The Town reserves the Minerva of foreclosure and$4,900 sale. right to reject any and all Westport $275,000 Sold subject to all of the proposals/bids not conJay $450,000 terms and conditions sidered to be in the best contained in said judg- interest of the Town, ment and terms of sale. and to waive any techniApproximate amount of cal or formal defect in judgment $80,200.61 the proposals/bids which is considered by plus interest and costs. the Town to be merely INDEX NO. CV14-0294 Colleen E. Delcore, Esq.; irregular, immaterial or unsubstantial. REFEREE Dated: August 9, 2016 TT-09/17-10/08/2016Ticonderoga, New York 4TC-129721 By Order of the Town Board NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- Town of Ticonderoga, New York. EN that the Town Board of the Town of Ticon- Tonya Thompson, Town Clerk deroga, New York (the Town of Ticonderoga Town) invites sealed bids for the purchase of TT-09/17/2016-1TC130503 the following: Unleaded Gasoline (Minimum Octane 87) E10 Ethanol Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Kerosene Propane Fuel Oil (Heating) All such sealed bids must be received by the Town Board at the Town Offices at 132 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga, New York, on or before the 13th day of October, 2016 at 1:00 pm; at such time and place, all sealed bids received will be publicly opened and read. Specifications, bid forms, proposed contract and non-collusion statements will be available for examination and procurement in the Town Clerk's Office, located at 132 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga, New York, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or by calling (518) 585-6677 beginning immediately through October 13, 2016. Only such bids as are made and filed upon the forms available in the Town Clerk's Office and are enclosed in a sealed envelope clearly marked SEALED PROPOSAL/BID-FUEL will be accepted. The Town may award each item to the lowest responsible bidder who is located within the Town limits. In the event that there is no bidder in the Town, each item may be awarded in the best interest of the Town. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all proposals/bids not considered to be in the best interest of the Town, and to waive any technical or formal defect in the proposals/bids which is considered by the Town to be merely irregular, immaterial or

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TOWN OF MORIAH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED ALTERATION OF FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOUNDARIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Moriah, Essex County, New York will meet at the Court House of the Town of Moriah, Essex County, New York located at 42 Park Place, Port Henry, New York 12974, on the 19th day of September, 2016 at 6:30pm for the purpose of the proposed alteration of the Fire Protection District Boundaries currently contracted to the Village of Port Henry Fire Department. The current protection would become part of the new proposed Fire District #3 due to the dissolution of the Village of Port Henry. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a said Public Hearing to be held at the time and place set for the above, the Town Board will consider these Proposed alterations to the fire protection district boundaries and hear all parties interested therein concerning the same. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of the full text of proposed alterations to the fire protection district boundaries may be obtained upon request from the Town Clerk of the Town of Moriah. Dated: 09/08/2016 Rose M. French, Town Clerk Town of Moriah 38 Park Place, Suite 2 Port Henry, NY 12974 Telephone No. (518) 546-3341 TT-09/17/2016-1TC130495 SCHROON LAKE FIRE DISTRICT Pursuant to the Open Meeting Law, the Schroon Lake Fire District will hold a budget Workshop on September 20, 2016 at 6:00 PM at the Schroon Lake Fire Department, 24 Industrial Drive, Schroon Lake, NY 12870. All residents of the Schroon Lake Fir District may attend. By order of the Schroon Lake Fire District Commissioners Secretary Patricia Savarie TT-09/17/2016-1TC129922 STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL TAX NOTICE Having received the warrant of collection of taxes for the Putnam Central School District for the School Year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017, taxes will be received by the tax collector at the following location: Town of Putnam Town Hall 10 Putnam Center Road Putnam Station, NY 12861 Beginning September 1, 2016 taxes may be paid at the above location on: Monday 9 am to 1 pm Tuesday 9 am to 1 pm and 5 pm to 7 pm Thursday 5 pm to 7pm Friday 9am to 1 pm Saturday 9 am to 1 pm No taxes will be received on Wednesdays, Sundays, or Holidays. Taxes may be mailed to: Putnam Central School Tax Collector PO Box 95 Putnam Station, NY 12861-0095 Please make checks payable to: Putnam Central School Tax Collector. NO PENALITIES WILL BE ADDED ON TAXES PAID SEPTEMBER 1ST THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2016. However, on all taxes collected from October 1st through October 31st, 2016, a 2% penalty will be added. On all taxes collected November 1st through November 15th, 2016, a 3% penalty will be added. After November 15th, 2016, all unpaid taxes

STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL TAX NOTICE Having received the warrant of collection of taxes for the Putnam Central School District for the School Year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017, taxes will be received by the tax collector at the following location: Town of Putnam Town Hall 10 Putnam Center Road Putnam Station, NY 12861 Beginning September 1, 2016 taxes may be paid at the above location on: Monday 9 am to 1 pm Tuesday 9 am to 1 pm and 5 pm to 7 pm Thursday 5 pm to 7pm Friday 9am to 1 pm Saturday 9 am to 1 pm No taxes will be received on Wednesdays, Sundays, or Holidays. Taxes may be mailed to: Putnam Central School Tax Collector PO Box 95 Putnam Station, NY 12861-0095 Please make checks payable to: Putnam Central School Tax Collector. NO PENALITIES WILL BE ADDED ON TAXES PAID SEPTEMBER 1ST THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2016. However, on all taxes collected from October 1st through October 31st, 2016, a 2% penalty will be added. On all taxes collected November 1st through November 15th, 2016, a 3% penalty will be added. After November 15th, 2016, all unpaid taxes will be relayed to the 2017 Town and County tax roll with additional penalties. §922, Real Property Tax Law states that failure of the property owner to receive a tax bill shall not in any way affect the validity of the taxes or interest prescribed by law. Kim M. Brown School District Clerk TT-09/10-09/17/20162TC-129717 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC Stowell Homestead, LLC has filed articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on August 18, 2016 with an effective date of formation of August 18, 2016. Its principal place of business is located at 65 Stowell Road, Schroon Lake, New York in Essex County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served. A copy of any process shall be mailed to 65 Stowell Road, Schroon Lake, New York 12870. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful activity for which Limited Liability Companies may be organized under Section 203 of the New York Limited Liability Company Law. TT-09/03-10/08/20166TC-128560 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF The Barn at Lord Howe Valley LLC Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the limited liability company is: The Barn at Lord Howe Valley LLC, and the Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State on August 11, 2016. The county within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is Essex. 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

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF The Barn at Lord Howe Valley LLC Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the limited liability company is: The Barn at Lord Howe Valley LLC, and the Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State on August 11, 2016. The county within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is Essex. 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 671 NYS Route 9N, Ticonderoga, New York 12883. TT-08/20-09/24/20166TC-127689 Tripleblack LLC Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/23/16. Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to 6 Ridgewood Drive, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. Registered Agent: Shirin Movahed, Esq. Vogel Bach & Horn, Llp, 1441 Broadway Fl 5, New York, NY 10018. Purpose: General. TT-08/13-09/17/20166TC-127068 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Ticonderoga will hold a Public Hearing and meeting on September 27, 2016 commencing at 6:00 p.m. at the Ticonderoga Community Building's Conference Room, located in the Basement at 132 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga, NY, regarding an Application for a Use Variance submitted by Philip & Martina Crank concerning a property located at 27 Outlet Drive, tax map number 150.67-4-5.000. All parties interested may be heard at such time. Tonya M. Thompson, Town Clerk TT-09/17/2016-1TC130015

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