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Meeting with state brass yields little to solve EMS crisis State will not relax training requirements that officials say hamper recruiting efforts By Pete DeMola
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ELIZABETHTOWN — The state will not budge on the mandatory emergency medical technician training many local officials believe is the cause of a steep drop-off in volunteering rates for emergency squads. In December, Essex County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Randy Preston cobbled together a meeting with state
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officials and squads across the county. “Do you think there’s a possibility of any movement on training requirements?” Preston asked Lee Burns, the director of the state’s emergency services bureau. Burns, citing “hybrid options” and webinars as a means to gauge effectiveness, eventually circled back: “The long answer to your short question is no,” Burns said. Basic EMT training, a blend of on-site exercises and written coursework, can clock up to 190 hours, up from 110 several years ago. The state attributes the increase to advances in medical technology and standards that are only now coming into line
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Local entrepreneur hopes to put Essex County cuisine on the map — literally ESSEX — By now, the story of Essex County’s agricultural resurgence is welltold: Once-fallow fields are humming with activity, hosting everyone from small-scale cheesemakers in the High Peaks to think Pete tanks on the shores of Lake Champlain. DeMola Farm stands are becoming as popular as Editor yard sales, while newcomers surface daily to set their dreams a flight. It seems like there’s never been a more fertile time to be a farmer in Essex County. Now, one local entrepreneur hopes another idea will take root: A cuisine trail. Trails for foodies are all the rage, explained Cornell Cooperative Extension Board President Jay White. Clinton County boasts a wine trail. Northern Essex County has a loosely-organized cheese trail, and the Adirondack Craft Beverage Trail has strung together nearly two dozen breweries, distilleries and wineries in Essex, Warren, Washington and Saratoga counties over the past half-decade.
with their federal counterparts. But Preston and other emergency responders say the continual creep is eating into volunteering. The more stringent requirements, alongside other factors, like a brain drain of young people, have emergency squads gasping for breath. Budgets are now exploding as municipalities struggle to maintain the services for an aging population in an era of permanent austerity. Last fall, three of 18 towns in Essex County — Willsboro, Schroon and Essex — blew out their tax caps to create new municipal ambulance districts, a measure that will allow them
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Essex County is ripe for a cuisine trail, says one local entrepreneur. Establishing a DIY route would link the county’s myriad food and beverage producers together, from vegetable farms to distilleries. An organizational meeting is set for Wednesday, Jan. 20 at the Cornell Cooperative Extension office in Westport to discuss the prospects. Photo by Pete DeMola
But compared to Clinton County, a dairy and apple heavyweight, Essex County has a diverse agricultural profile, said White. While combining like-minded businesses together helps make those industries strong, few options exist for all food producers, said White. Just doing a wine trail won’t help cheese producers, for instance. A farm trail isn’t going to help distilleries, while a wine and beverage trial will leave out farmers. A cuisine trail is needed to tie them all together. “How do we combine supporting farms, economic development in general, and using tourism to make all that happen?” >> Story Continued | pg. 11
ELIZABETHTOWN — In with the new, out with the old. The four newest members of the Essex County Board of Supervisors took office on Monday. Once sworn in, the freshly-minted lawmakers — Joseph Giordano (I-Ticonderoga), Wes Miga (R-Newcomb) James Monty (R-Lewis) and Michael “Ike” Tyler (R-Westport) — were promenaded around the chamber and introduced to their colleagues. Then they got to work, running through a series of procedural votes before their first big test: Should they give themselves a three percent pay raise? Monty, Giordano and Tyler joined Noel Merrihew (R-Elizabethtown), Archie Depo (D-Jay), Tom Scozzafava (R-Moriah) and Ronald Moore (R-North Hudson) in voting against the resolution. But it was the wrong one: They were instead voting on whether supervisors should be compensated at all. “If this resolution fails, then nobody gets paid,” said County >> Story Continued | pg. 12
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ELIZABETHTOWN — Gov. Andrew Cuomo rang in the new year by awarding nearly a half-million dollars in emergency service dispatch funding for the tri-county area. The funding will aid in improving 911 response and emergency dispatching,
said the governor’s office in a news release. Emergency services directors in Clinton and Essex counties said the funds, while expected, are much-needed for day-to-day operations. Essex County landed $166,248 for their radio system. Director Don Jaquish appeared relieved when told of the announcement: “That’s good because we need it,” said Jaquish. Essex County is in the midst of putting the final touches on an expansive new digital radio system. The project, over a decade in the making, has resulted in 98 percent coverage across the county. Its predecessor, a 1950s-style analog system, only allowed for 60 percent. The three-phase, $17 million project includes pagers for first responders, new land-mobile radios in emergency-response vehicles and a new tower and microwave system. As a result, interoperability has greatly improved, said Jaquish, with fire, police and emergency services personnel now being able to communicate with one another. Despite minor problems — some of the 400 mobile radios have programming issues, Jaquish said — the system is nearly complete.
“Overall, we’re almost there and it works very well,” Jaquish said. The network, which includes 11 towers, entered the planning stages in 2006 and went live last summer. Clinton County received $141,883. It’s the second consecutive year the emergency services department has received state funding. Emergency Services Director Eric Day said the funds will be used to support ongoing operations of their public safety answering point, or PSAP, system. In the past, this funding wasn’t always available. “The county had to absorb that,” Day said. The grant program, initiated in 2014, sees $10 million distributed amongst 57 counties and New York City. According to the governor’s office, monies are distributed among participating counties based on “statistics reflective of a county’s operational scope, demographic factors and emergency services call metrics.” “In an emergency, every second counts,” said Gov. Cuomo in a news release. “With these investments, we’re helping to ensure our first responders have resources they need and access to the most-up-to-date technology available in order to better respond to New Yorkers in their moment of need.”
Employees of the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) decided that, as part of their annual holiday party, they wanted to help give back to the community. A group of about a dozen staffers joined the North Elba Community Christmas Fund Friday to help stuff boxes full of food to be delivered to residents of the community who need help putting food on the table. The North Elba Community Christmas Fund has been helping families in the town of North Elba for almost three decades. In addition to providing boxes full of turkey, bread, cranberry sauce, potatoes and other goodies the week before Christmas, the fund also provides winter outerwear, boots and toys for children in need every year. Photo provided
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Workshop to teach kids non-violent conflict resolution skills Eight-week class to be offered by St. John’s Church By Pete DeMola
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ESSEX — What would Jesus do? While the phrase skyrocketed in popularity during the 1990s and entered the pop culture lexicon with a series of bracelets and apparel, it remains a faithful guide for those seeking to emulate the example set by the world’s most famous martyr. Starting on Jan. 17, parishioners at St. John’s Church in Essex will offer an eightweek course designed to help children choose peaceful solutions by using the Big Man as a role model.
Kids are bombarded daily with violent solutions to everyday problems, said Lyn Barrett, the organizer. “Superheroes save the day by destroying the enemy,” explained Barrett, a retired pastor and educator. “TV characters get shot at every turn — even the Road Runner manages to trick Wile E. Coyote into temporary annihilation.” Often, they turn to fighting, hitting and bullying to solve simple disagreements. If every tool you have is a hammer, said Barrett, quoting American psychologist Abraham Maslow, then you treat everything as if it’s a nail. “We’re going to help children fill their toolbox with other strategies to manage their differences,” said Barrett. While organizers are still hammering out
Willsboro Central has a long-standing tradition in which seniors write and illustrate a holiday book, which they then read to younger students. Pictured here is Zach Pierson reading his book to kindergartners.
the exact curriculum, the group will draw heavily from the Bible for the course load, taking lessons from Jesus the Teacher, not necessarily Jesus the Savior. Among them are the stories and parables that showcase what Barrett refers to as “Jesus’ Third Way,” or walking a path of nonviolent resistance by using creative solutions. Those include the Parable of the Good Samaritan — the story of the beaten traveler is now used as a metaphor for being a good neighbor — or when Jesus reportedly retreated to the garden to pray before his death. The choice needn’t be between fight or flight, but rather standing tall and finding creative solutions. “Anger is not a bad thing,” said Barrett. “We just have to use it right.” Barrett boiled it down to four words:
Listen. Look. Be brave. Pray. Carole Harsh, an instructor, said these themes are popular at Episcopal churches. The program also serves as outreach from the parish to the community, in part, to bolster wider participation. “We’re trying to find a way to meet that need, particularly for children who might not usually go, but find this program relevant to their needs,” Harsh said. Kids N’ Peace: Sundays from Jan. 17 to Feb. 7, 10 to 11 a.m. Second four-week session runs Sundays from April 3 to 24. Open to students from kindergarten to age 5; all backgrounds and faiths are welcome. For more information, contact Lyn Barrett at 203-707-4229. Registration required.
FILL ‘ER UP: Earlier this month, Lisa Hudson and Patty Bashaw delivered an ambulance full of toys to Adirondack Community Action Program’s Elizabethtown office. Hudson spearheaded the efforts, challenging the community and members of the Elizabethtown-Lewis Emergency Squad to fill the collect the items. “This couldn’t have come at a better time” said ACAP Program Coordinator Cindy Cobb. “We pack for around 600 children every year. The program is supported entirely by donations and efforts like this are what allow us to make sure every child receives new toys under the tree.”
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From page 1 to start billing. The alternative would have been to do nothing. In doing so, it’d only be a matter of time before these factors resulted in an evitable fatality, said officials. The switch also presents an entirely new set of problems. For one, say critics, it has led to the creation of new bureaucracies, a contradiction of the state’s push towards shared services and consolidation. The subsequent insurance, workers’ compensation and administrative costs will likely have to be born by taxpayers. Even switching to paid staff isn’t the end all, be all solution, said Preston, owing to a lack of qualified personnel who are interested in the positions. The pending statewide minimum wage hike, said the lawmaker, will only make it more different to attract staffers. (After all, said Preston, why go through the effort when McDonald’s will pay $15 per hour?). Other squads are hanging on with a blend of paid and unpaid staff, while another, Crown Point, lost theirs entirely after being dropped by their medical director. “We were rebuilding,” said Steve Milton, a fire commissioner. “We unfortunately ran out of time.” Throughout it all, the call volume is rising — calls for lift assists are clearly on the rise, said Essex County EMS Coordinator Patty Bashaw — and the population is on track to be the grayest region in the country. By 2020, only the west coast of Florida will exceed the Adirondacks as the oldest region in America. What’s the solution? Preston, a 38-year veteran of Wilmington’s all-volunteer combined fire and rescue squad, says the vast majority of calls are non-emergent: 80 percent of them, he said, don’t need advanced life support technology, or ALS, according to department of health standards. A “happy medium,” Preston told the state delegation, would be to reduce training and determine how to be more efficient when deploying resources. Bashaw cautiously agreed. While ALS is lifesaving, she said, federal standards need to be more flexible. The reimbursement process can also be a bit of a challenge. Still further complications arise when EMT training sessions are held at conflicting times with firefighter training, which is equally rigorous.
A meeting between state officials, emergency squad leaders and county lawmakers last month yielded few solutions for what both sides agree is a looming crisis. With volunteer rates plummeting, squads are struggling with different models for sustainability. Photo by Pete DeMola
For many recruits, it’s enough to give up. “In these small world communities, we wear so many hats — people are pulled in so many different directions,” said Rusty Hall, of Keene Valley. Burns’ definitive kibosh on relaxing the training requirements came after officials and squad members offered volley after volley of anecdotes of life on the ground: “You might just as well bypass [911] and call a hearse,” Preston concluded. Burns said none of the horror stories came as a surprise. While Essex County’s volunteer numbers have stayed constant over the years, she called the age issue “very concerning.” “Things are changing and EMS is in a precarious position now, not just in Essex County, but all over the state,” said Amy Nickson, assistant commissioner of the state’s office of governmental and external affairs. Despite the refusal to budge, local officials remained optimistic that the state would come through with funding to study the feasibility of a county wide ambulance district. A number of counties in the state have county wide districts, including Columbia and Livingston, while others are exploring their options (At present, Essex County’s role in emergency services is limited, providing limited support and training services). It took Columbia County 15 years to hash out a system that
works for them, said Burns. That system sees the county working with existing services to contract for ambulance services. Costs are shared. “It ultimately turned out very well, as painful as it was to get there,” said Burns. The process of forming a county wide district, said the director, is “freakishly easy.” A board of supervisors resolution and letter to the state are enough to start the process, which typically takes two years. Burns and other officials noted that long-term solutions should come from the bottom up. Historically, local emergency squads haven’t always been good at assuring deliverables — like getting out the door within a designated amount of time, for instance, which is something that doomed the squad in Crown Point last February Perhaps Essex County should develop a sector system as an experiment and have a few squads work together in trials, said Burns. If a county wide system were to succeed, all squads would need to be on board. “It’s a give and take,” Burns said. Preston said he disagreed that it all starts with the local squads. If it were up to him, he would reduce the training to 120 hours and would make the state pay for it. (After all, he said, the state is the one driving the train on mandates.) With no relief in training requirements in sight, Essex County Deputy County Manager Mike Mascarenas said funding to facilitate a county wide system, at least, would be helpful. “Having some funding to help develop that sort of plan, getting everyone to the table to make those types of decisions, would be helpful,” he said. Essex County is the state’s second-largest by geographic area, Mascarenas noted. Others said the state needs to bring the training closer to academia. More and more young people are looking at the emergency services field as a means to start a career, said Bashaw. Once members catch the bug, the training is easier to swallow, she said. But it may be onerous for new members who are unsure if they’d like to commit to the part-time gig. “It has to be looked at as a career path, really,” Bashaw said. To read this story in its entirety, visit www.suncommunitynews.com.
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Cock-A-Doodle-Shoe snowshoes its way into Saranac Regional race to take place snow or shine Sunday, Jan. 17 By Teah Dowling
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SARANAC — What gets up at the break of dawn and crows at the sun? A rooster? Nope. How about a snowshoer? Aficionados of the sport are set to congregate next weekend as part of a family-friendly event designed to promote the sport locally. Cock-A-Doodle-Shoe will take place Sunday, Jan. 17 at 10 a.m. at the New Land Trust. This race is one of the northeast’s regional qualifiers for the 2016 USSA National Snowshoe Championships held in Eau Claire, WI. All three races — the Cock-A-DoodleShoe 10k, Nicolas Pendl 5k and Kids Snowshoe Scramble 1/2 mile — will happen with or without snow, said Jeremy Drowne, the event’s founder. If there’s no snow, Jeremy plans on finding an alternate route for a foot race. He is, however, confident the race will take place on snowshoes. “The course is very challenging, but it’s a lot of fun,” said Matt Drowne, participant of the snowshoe race. “Not only does the race support the trail system, but it also encourages people to be outdoors and active.” NICOLAS PENDL For the second year, the 5k will be in memory of Nicolas Pendl, a member of the Paul Smiths Strider team who passed away in August 2014.
Pendl chose Paul Smith’s College because of his grandfather, Bob Potter, who attended the college during its early years. Pendl majored in Ecological Forest Management because of his love of outdoors and all outdoor activities. During the fall of his freshman year, Pendl didn’t participate in athletics because of experiencing a few seizures prior to college. His family and doctor wanted him to get used to college life, get the medication and his body adjusted to the environment and maybe keep the seizures at bay. A lifelong athlete, this proved to be a challenge for him that, eventually, he accepted. Once Pendl received medical clearance, he began training and took off on snowshoes. The young snowshoer earned numerous medals for top three finishes at various races and was part of a men’s winning relay team in the International Snowshoe Championships “I saw him race in the national championships and I thought he was destined to do quite a bit more in snowshoeing,” Jeremy said. “When I heard of him passing away, it just felt like the right thing to do o make people aware of who he was.” NLT TRAILS The three races will take place on 28 trails owned by the New Land Trust, a nonprofit dedicated to offering land for public use. “It’s a great place for people to come up and recreate,” said Doug Yu, board member of NLT, in a previous interview. “It’s just a fantastic resource for people to use.” Not only can people snowshoe on the trails, but they can also walk, hike, run, ski,
Cuomo allocates $300 million in EPF funding ALBANY — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced on Tuesday a number of initiatives to bolster New York’s legacy of environmental protection, including $300 million for the state’s Environmental Protection Fund – the highest amount ever for the fund and more than double the fund’s level when Cuomo took office in 2011. “New York’s natural environment is one of our greatest assets – so we are stepping up to protect it like never before,” said Gov. Cuomo in a news release. “This year, we are going to make big investments that will protect the en-
vironment and make our communities cleaner, greener and more resilient for generations to come.” The EPF offers wide ranging benefits to communities around the state and plays an important role in preserving the state’s natural resources and habitats. After years of funding cuts to the EPF, upon taking office in 2011, Governor Cuomo stabilized the EPF by freezing the funding level, even with a $10 billion budget deficit and has secured funding increases ever year thereafter.
bird watch and more. All proceeds from the race will go toward NLT. Jeremy hopes to raise $1,500 to $2,000. REGISTER TODAY Preregistration ends Jan. 10 and costs $15 for the 10k and 5k and $5 for the 1/2 mile. Day of race registration is available for $20 for the 5k and 10k and $5 for the 1/2 mile. Registration is available online and at Kinetic Running in Plattsburgh. All racers who preregister will receive a T-shirt, be eligible for the post race raffle
and enjoy an assortment of food from Adirondack Coffee Roasters, Conroy’s Organics, Farmhouse Pantry, Hobie’s Sports Den & Restaurant and Hannafords. There will be a $150 cash prize and a trophy for the top overall male and female finishers in the 10k. The top overall male and female finishers in the 5k will receive a trophy. All the children participating in the half mile will receive medals. For more information, to register or to see maps of the 10k and 5k routes, visit cockadoodleshoe.com.
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s we move into the new year and have settled into the new brand, it’s time for the next phase of growth for your weekly newspaper. This weekend we will be installing two new pieces of production equipment. Our 8 into 1 inserting machine is getting a new partner when we bring online our new 12 into 1 automated inserter. With greater capacity and a new central vacuum system these important production tools will help our dedicated crews in the back shop to process your paper and make certain all the various inserts are prepped for delivery throughout the region. Another idea that will be implemented shortly will be our $100,000 Promotional Grant Program. Throughout the year we’ve always made space available to charitable organizations to help them get their message to you. Many of these organization work on limited funds but their services are a key components to life in our region. The new grants will allow for better planning of an entire communication message rather than asking, hat in hand, each time the need arises. The grants to these organizations will not affect emergency requests from individuals or families in need due to illness, accidents or tragedies. The paper has always played an important role helping out as needed. The grant program will improve that capacity to serve our friends and neighbors. Now, who doesn’t love a good contest? Winning a prize is just pure fun and we’ve just contracted with one of the nations best companies to bring a back end platform to aid the contest process for both the paper and for advertisers that wish to run their own contests. Watch for our Valentines Day roll out soon to be followed up by a March Madness Bracket Program. Free newspapers like The Sun in New York and The Eagle in Vermont depend strictly on the support from community businesses and institutions that use the newspaper to market their goods and services. Despite what you may hear or have been told about newspapers dying, the facts are, print newspaper advertising is still the single best source for reaching local buyers and those seeking services. We’ve got more projects in the pipeline but these are top of list as we move optimistically into 2016 with a full head of steam. Thank you for supporting your locally owned community papers. Dan Alexander is CEO of Sun Community News.
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s we head into the darkest days of winter, one school district has turned on the light: Kudos to Schroon Lake Central School District for opening their doors to the public as part of their continuing education program. Beginning this week, Schroon residents will have access to a series of evening classes, including an introduction to basic household electricity, woodworking, weight training, indoor walking and even a self defense course. What do these have in common? They’re all accessible, common-sense offerings designed to benefit as many people in the community as possible. After all, we all have electricity; most of us could stand to shed a few pounds, and in this era of gloomy uncertainty, it’s not a bad idea to brush up on our self-protection techniques. Hosting continuing education programs at public schools is a great idea and is a program that should be emulated by all school districts in the North Country. Not only do these programs act in the best interest of the taxpayers, but help create a sense of community, especially during budget season, when programs are never far from the chopping block. What a better way to instill the importance of programs to the general public by making them universally available? But more importantly, these after hours programs feed into the work that other governmental agencies are conducting for the greater good, including the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities Program. Launched in November, the state-funded, county-implemented project aims to improve public health in high-need schools and communities in Essex and Clinton counties over the next five years. The program hinges on two main goals: Improving access to healthy foods and promoting physical activity. Public schools are critical to both. While Americans are being urged to eat healthier and lead more active lives, it’s often difficult to follow this advice in our Adirondack neighborhoods, which are rural, remote, vast and dark. Walking isn’t the most attractive option on rural highways, nor is a gym feasible for those of us living paycheck-to-paycheck. For too many communities, these factors make the healthy choice the road less traveled. Noting these disparities isn’t making excuses — it’s facing the facts. For years, experts have said altering physical environments to become more conducive to physical activity plays a vastly important role in improving public health. Policies are already taking shape, from smart growth programs designed to enhance walkability in town centers to the creation of bike and other recre-
As part of opening its doors to the community, a community archery league will take place under physical education teacher and archery team coach Mike Sharp starting Jan. 12 from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 17 from 3 until 5 p.m. More classes will be offered, and cost for the class is a donation to support the SLCS archery team.
ational paths. Now, the next logical step — perhaps the only one in these cash-strapped communities — is bringing public schools into the fold. After all, each community has a school, even the most remote and impoverished. And experts have long-since determined that improving their accessibility is the middle ground between constructing new governmental facilities and simply doing nothing. But more often than not, the doors are locked after the final bell rings and the last sneaker leaves the gymnasium floor. We understood the arguments against keeping public facilities open: districts lack the funds and manpower to run programs and are concerned about liability and maintenance costs. Viable concerns, sure. But we’d like to think that enough precedent exists for schools to create joint use agreements with their partners in the community. Is keeping schools open a magic bullet to keeping the public fit and engaged? No. But it’s a start. The Sun Community News Editorial Board is comprised of Dan Alexander, John Gereau, Pete DeMola and Keith Lobdell. We value your opinion and want to hear from you. Drop us a line on our new Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, or email us at johng@suncommunitynews.com.
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women who actively support maritime safety and security missions, as well as providing administrative and support services. The U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary was established by Congress in 1939, and is currently expanding its role within Coast Guard Forces. The Auxiliary is authorized to perform all missions that Congress has authorized the Coast Guard to perform, with the exception of direct law enforcement and military action. If you would like to become a part of our organization, or would like more information call Eugene Frost 585-9034, 810-2283, ehfrost@cptelco.net or David Hirtle 597-3398. David Carr Crown Point
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To the Editor: I wish to publicly thank Patrick Riedinger, sophomore at Johnsburg Central School, who took it upon himself to organize the JYC Winter Gear Swap Day held at JCS on Dec. 5. In the past, the Johnsburg Youth Committee has held the Winter Swap in late October or early November, but this year the committee missed the timing. Thanks also to JCS for providing the space and Sports Page of Glens Falls for their donations to the winter sale. But it wouldn’t have happened if Patrick hadn’t volunteered to do what needed to be done to carry it off. It was very successfully executed. Thank you, Patrick. Kelly Nessle Johnsburg Youth Committee Chair
Hospital plans flawed
To the Editor: Senator Little, I am writing this letter to you out of my concern over the plans InterLakes Health/Moses Ludington Hospital Interim-CEO Mr. Rod Boula has for this critical access care hospital. Essentially it is this: Close our PCU and operate this facility strictly as a 24/7 ER. (We also have some specialty clinics, but their status should not be affected by this plan.) There are several problems with this plan. 1. Although MLH is a small rural hospital, it can treat a variety of health problems, and do so in a local town setting so our community does not necessarily have to travel considerable distances for this level of care. These include IV antibiotics for stubborn infections, monitoring of fluids and Lasix administration for congestive heart failure, bowel rest and fluids for pancreatitis, postsurgical rehab, medications and monitoring for COPD exacerbations and asthma flares to list just a few. 2. Additionally, MLH admits some ER patients as “observation status” patients. That means they keep a close eye on patients with symptoms that may or may not evolve into more complicated problems: Atypical chest pain, ruling out acute coronary syndrome or MI. Sometimes someone has a small bowel obstruction that can be cleared by just administering fluids and pain medications and keeping the patient n.p.o. (“nothing by mouth”). Mr. Boula’s plan is that we transfer all these patients up to “his” hospital in Elizabethtown (Elizabethtown Community Hospital) using our limited ambulance resources to do so. The problem here is two-fold: Limited ambulance services and patients declining treatment due to travel issues. 2A. If a patient presents to the MLH ER with stroke-like symptoms, speedy transfer to a higher level of care facility is of the utmost essence. There is a small window of time that a patient can be treated with anticlotting medication. I foresee a problem with our local ambulance services being tied up transporting other ER patients for the 50-minute one-way trip up to Elizabethtown for observation admissions. 2B. Additionally, there are patients who are reluctant at being admitted to the hospital setting at all, even locally. I am concerned that even more patients will refuse this trip up to Elizabethtown and simply walk out of the ER AMA (“against medical advice”) and thus jeopardize their outcomes. 3. Lastly, Moses-Ludington Hospital offers hospice care to our community in an easy-to-get-to quiet and comfortable setting for folks going through the end-of-life process. Loved ones can visit easily and frequently. This service will no longer be offered to our community; it will now be taking place in Elizabethtown. What impact do you imagine this will have on folks having to drive the nearly two hour round-trip drive to Elizabethtown to spend the last days and moments with these hospice patients? What about the difficult and dangerous driving conditions in the winter? What about people who don’t have cars and can’t afford to hire a cab? Senator Little, if there is anything you can do for us, it would be very much appreciated. We here in Ticonderoga really need your help. Laurel Carroll Ticonderoga
WalletÊ lost
To the Editor: On New Year’s Day between 2:30 and 3 p.m., my wallet disappeared from Rite Aid or parking lot, or Peebles and parking lot. Both stores and lots were checked thoroughly. If anyone has knowledge of this occurrence, please call the Ti Police Dept., or send the wallet back to the address on the licence. How distressing to begin the new year by losing all your personal information and the cash inside, which was a Christmas gift for me and my husband. Mary Jo Von Tury and Dwinal Smith Ticonderoga
DonÕ tÊ blameÊ theÊ NRA
To the Editor: This letter is in response to Dick Barney’s Letter to the Editor titled “Stand up to the NRA” in the Dec. 19 issue of the The Sun. Gullible liberals have been led to believe that the NRA is largely to blame for the terroristic acts committed by deranged individuals. Really? Whether they use a gun, knife, sword, bomb, or even a motor vehicle, it all boils down to the same thing. Mentally disturbed people or those bent on destroying our way of life. We have systematically shut down thousands of mental institutions over the last 35-40 years, where most of these individuals should be housed. We do not properly vet the thousands of people entering our country, especially those from middle eastern countries. The simplistic answer to terrorism by liberal democrats is more gun control. According to Dick, gun violence exists nowhere else in the world where gun ownership is limited. Tell that to the people of France and several other European countries who have very restrictive gun laws. I have to wonder if Dick even knows what a semi-automatic weapon is, but he would love to see them banned. He mentions an AK-47 as if it is any different in performance than dozens of other weapon styles. In closing, Dick should know the NRA has no desire to put weapons into the hands of criminals, the mentally ill, or terrorists. They strongly support the second amendment rights of law abiding citizens who wish to own a gun, whether it be for hunting, self defense, target shooting or any other legal purpose.
Roger J. Nolfe Ticonderoga
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AÊ tributeÊ toÊ Mom
To the Editor: Thank you to all my family and to all the people in the community of Ticonderoga and surrounding areas who have been there with such support since the passing of my mother Geri White. This was a rough time for all our family and especially at the holiday time, but we also chose to celebrate the wonderful life my mom had and all the great memories so many have of times with her. She had a great will to live and loved her family and friends so much. She was a great cook and before getting ill loved to have family dinners and even after still wanted to contribute a dish to the dinner my daughter Kim was usually making. She belonged to many organizations and enjoyed going to all their events right up to when she couldn’t possibly go any longer. When my two brothers and I were kids, my mom helped with all kinds of programs we were involved in, had wonderful parties for us with our friends for birthdays and events like Halloween. My mom is going to be missed by so many and our sorrow is great at this time, but we have wonderful family and friends and will get through this. A big part of that will be all the great memories we have and smile and humor we remember a great lady having. She was loved by so many and a great member of our community as was shown at her service with the attendance and all the cards and flowers that have been received in her honor. We love you mom. Kathy Liddell and All Of The Family! Ticonderoga
HolidaysÊ areÊ forÊ SharingÊ aÊ success
To the Editor: Adirondack Community Action Programs, Inc. (ACAP) would like to thank all who helped make our Holidays Are For Sharing program a success again this year. We are always amazed by the generous support we receive from so many. From the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots (the train), to local business and organizations such as Elizabethtown/Lewis Ambulance Squad, Champlain Nation Bank, Cobble Hill Inn, Kinney’s Drugs, Family Dollar and all the other businesses and individuals who stopped in to donate toys or money to help out, it is only through your generous support that we were able to provide toys to almost 600 children this year. We wish you could all see the hundreds of packages that go out to families in our communities. You truly do make the holidays brighter for so many. We would like to send grateful wishes to all who helped with the program for a happy and healthy new year. Cindy Cobb and Marge Garcia Program Coordinators
ElksÊ dinnerÊ successful
To the Editor: Each Christmas the Ticonderoga Elks Lodge #1494 providse the makings of a complete traditional Christmas dinner to more than 100 local families who otherwise wouldn’t enjoy a holiday dinner. The Elks couldn’t have served as many Families in need without the help of the Local Community Members. We thank the third grade students from the Ticonderoga Elementary School who so diligently collected bags of non perishable groceries to be donated. We thank the college student’s home for winter break and their families who pitched in by packing boxes. We thank all drivers who volunteer every year to make these deliveries. Last but not least we thank our Lodge members who worked all year to raise money for this Christmas program. This joint effort instills the spirit of giving to others. We also want to thank the community for supporting our fundraising programs. Thank you all! Officers and Members Ticonderoga Elks Lodge #1494 Ticonderoga OBITUARIES
JeffreyÊ J.Ê Thew LEWIS — Jeffrey J. Thew, 69, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016, at his home in Lewis, NY, surrounded by his family and following a long, courageous battle with cancer. Jeff was born in Keene Valley, NY to Spencer and Iola Thew (Cassavaugh) and grew up in the Lewis and Peru, NY areas. He graduated Peru High School and earned his degree in Mechanical Engineering from Clarkson University. Jeff served in the United States Navy, serving on the USS Simon Lake in Scotland, where he met his wife Maureen Simpson Thew. Jeff owned and operated his business, North Star Drilling, in Cortland, NY for over 20 years. Jeff was an avid private pilot, earning both fixed wing and helicopter ratings. Jeff enjoyed snow skiing, Scouting, boating, and serving as crew chief/mechanic for friends and family involved in recreational racing. Jeff is survived by his wife of 46 years, Maureen; his children Heather and Scott, their spouses; as well as his beloved grandchildren. Also surviving Jeff are his mother, Iola Collinson; his brother, Spencer (Jim) Thew; and many close relatives and friends. Calling hours will be from 4:00 to 6:00 PM Wednesday January 6, 2015 at Marvin-Heald Funeral Home, 7521 Court Street, Elizabethtown. A funeral service will follow at 6:00 PM in the Marvin-Heald Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers donations in Jeffrey’s memory may be made to Elizabethtown-Lewis Rescue Squad or to High Peaks Hospice. To light a memorial candle or leave an online condolence please visit www.healdfuneralhomeinc.com “If you die, it does not mean you lose to cancer. You beat cancer by how you live, why you live, and the manner in which you live.”
Selling door to door Gordie Little
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ho remembers Cloverine Salve? In the 1940s, I picked up a comic book and an ad leaped off the page. It begged me to sell the salve door-to-door with the promise of “prizes” galore. I was thrilled when that long cardboard tube arrived with round tins of salve. I hit up family members first. Then, I covered the neighborhood, knocking on doors and giving it my best pitch. I can’t remember if I sold all of them or if my mother had to take up the slack. I wanted what was pictured in the prize paper as a “Beautiful Indian Blanket.” I doubt if I peddled enough to “win” it, but I sent in the money and got a small prize by return mail. It was a scheme that worked for the company, but was eventually outlawed. I admit to being a terrible salesman. I once signed up as an encyclopedia salesman and was hit in the back side by many slammed doors. I later “worked” as a weekend salesman for a building company on Long Island and could never get anyone to sign on the dotted line. Kaye sold Avon Products and did very well. Last week, while cleaning out a sagging book case in the kitchen, laden with her cook book collection, she handed me a green hard-covered book. This first edition of “Watkins Household Hints” dates to 1941 and elicited a plethora of memories. The J. R. Watkins Company, dating back to the 19th century, involved millions of families by selling its products door-to-door. My older brother Jim remembers the Watkins salesman coming to our house in Westchester County. I do not. Kaye has vivid recollections of Watkins products in the Vaughan home up in Saranac Lake. Our copy of the book was signed by my late father, Russell E. Little, and is treasured for that reason. Also inside were several paper-backed publications. One is “Home and Garden Bulletin No. 62” titled “Removing Stains from Fabrics” from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Another is “Bulletin No. 67, “Insects and Related Pests of House Plants; how to control them.” A third is “Cheese in Your Meals,” issued by the Agriculture Department in July 1943. One paragraph reads, “In wartime, food supplies for civilian use change rapidly. It’s part of patriotism to be ready to shift our cooking and eating habits on short notice.” And, finally, there is a tiny “United Nations Cook Book” published by Crowley’s Milk Company. And you wonder why I save such things. In a small drawer near my chair is a Fuller Brush used for many years on our clothes. Hey, it’s guaranteed for life. We also have Stanley Home Products in our cabinets that go back decades. Kaye has to clean her shelves without consulting me. I would never let her discard anything. That’s the difference between us. She is my conscience. Love that lady. Columnist Gordie Little may be reached at gordie@suncommunitynews.com.
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EYE ON THE ARTS
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Explore This month, Plattsburgh’s Strand Center for the Arts will display a special series of photographs by Penelope Clute. Penelope Clute, known locally as Penny, wasn’t always a photographer. If you’re a Plattsburgh native, you might remember her as one of the founding partners of Clute, Clute & Thompson. Or perhaps you recall her tenure as the Clinton County District Attorney from 1989 to 2001 – or more recently, as a city court judge from 2002 to 2011. In 2012, Clute retired from law and began nurturing her inner artist. After taking a weekend photography course in the Adirondacks, taught by the late Nancy Rotenberg, she began her creative journey. The exhibition, titled “Explorations,” features over 30 photographs that capture pieces of that creative journey. With shots from San Miguel de Allende in Mexico, New Zealand, Cuba and various US and Canadian locations, this collection truly portrays discovery seen through an artist’s lens. A portion of the exhibit, “Exploring Water,” pays close attention to colors and textures, while another, “Exploring Cuba,” turns its focus from nature to humanity and architecture. Explorations is diverse, it’s refreshing; yet it still manages to convey a feeling of familiarity through the intimacy of the photographs. The opening reception for this exhibit will be held on Jan. 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Discover new passions On Jan. 9, the Adirondack Mountain Club will celebrate Winter Trails Day with their 3rd annual Winterfest. Winter Trails Day is a nationwide initiative that aims to provide children and adults with the opportunity to try a variety of winter sports for free. This year, the Adirondack Mountain Club will provide classes on snowshoeing, dog sledding, skating, skiing and more. Inperson registration for Winterfest will be available at 9 a.m. at the High Peaks Information Center in Lake Placid. For more information, call 518-523-3441 or preregister online at adk.org Saranac Lake’s BluSeed Studios will host an introduction to oil painting workshop this month. The classes, taught by award-winning painter Nancy Brossard, are open to all skill levels. The workshop is split into three parts, with classes on Jan. 12, 19 and 26 at 5:30 p.m. The $150 registration fee includes instruction, paint and canvas boards. Participants are encouraged to
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Uncover new favorites Caffè Lena, Saratoga’s historic folk music mecca, will welcome the Philadelphia-based group Beaucoup Blue on Jan. 10. The music of Beaucoup Blue offers a hearty mix of folk, jazz, country and bluegrass. David and Adrian Mowry, the father and son duo that created Beaucoup, have been popular with the Caffè Lena crowd since the early 2000s. This time around, the duo will be accompanied by jazz/classical bassist Bill Zinno and Toronto drummer Jeff Sheard. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Beaucoup Blue takes the stage at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are $20. The indie rock group Daisycutter will perform at Stony Creek�s Town Hall on Jan. 8. The band is fronted by singer Sara Milonovich, whose career has been incredibly diverse. In the past, Milonovich has worked as an accompanist and collaborator with such artists as Richard Shindell, Pete Seeger, Eliza Gilkyson, Jim Gaudet and the Railroad Boys and Mountain Quickstep, among others. In 2011, Sara toured Kosovo, Bulgaria, Moldova, and Turkey as part of The Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad. The band also features multi-instrumentalist Andy Goessling on mandolin, banjo, and dobro, Greg Anderson on guitar, Leo Traversa on bass, and Ben Wittman on drums. The show starts at 7 p.m. and is free and open to all ages. As part of the January Jams series, the Upper Jay Art Center — in Upper Jay, naturally — will host an open mic night on Jan. 10. The stage will be open to all skill levels. 2-6 p.m. Admission is free. On Jan. 7, the Glens Falls Civic Center will host legendary comic Gilbert Gottfried. Gottfried first gained popularity as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $27-32. For more information, call 1-855-GFCC-TIX. Whether your goal for 2016 is to get more organized, to exercise more, or to simply make it through the year, I hope that in your quest for self-betterment you are able to find time to enjoy the everyday things. A song, a photo… a nice pair of skis. Sometimes that’s the most difficult thing to do. But in the end, I would argue that it’s the most rewarding.
he New Year has begun, resolutions have been made and now we need only to find the resolve to see them through. In the North Country, this task is easier than you’d think. Opportunities abound — even if you have lived in the area for years, there are always new people to meet, new places to see, more events to attend for the first time. And there is always a chance that one of these new experiences will end up helping you on your own personal journey. Take a look at some of the notable events happening around the region this week: if any strike your fancy, venture out, put your shoulder to the wheel and revel in what is new.
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From Sunrise to Sundown
Elizabeth Izzo is the arts and entertainment columnist for Sun Community News. Reach her at Elizabeth@denpubs.com. Pictured at right: The Adirondack Mountain Club celebrates its Winter Trails Day on Saturday, Jan. 9. For information call 518-523-3441 or preregister online at adk.org.
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PLATTSBURGH - Our Lady of Victory 4919 South Catherine St. Wednesday Nights, Doors open at 6:00 with games starting at 7:10 pm.
AUSABLE FORKS – 2015-2016 WIC schedule at the Ambulance Building-Ausable Forks December 2, January 6, Feb, 3, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7, at 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
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PLATTSBURGH - VFW Post 124 116 Boynton Ave. Tuesdays, 7pm doors open at 5pm. PLATTSBURGH American Legion Post 20 162 Quarry Rd. 518-5631692 Sundays, 7pm. PORT HENRY Port Henry Knights of Columbus, bingo, 7 p.m. Every Monday
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ELIZABETHTOWN – 2015-2016 WIC Schedule at the Public Health Building December 3, January 7, Feb 4, March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1, October 6, November 3, December 1, 8:00 - 3:30 PM November 19, December 17, January 21, Feb 18, March 16, April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15, 11:30 am - 6:30 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296
LEWIS - AARP Smart Driver Course - Tuesday January 26, 2016, 9 am 4 pm, Designed for drivers 50+ but may be taken by any driver. Course fee $25 ($20 for AARP members). Please call 518873-9922 or 518-963-7854 to register. WILMINGTON - Yoga for the Community Every Sun., 5:30-6:30pm @ Riverstone Wellness, Wilmington, NY. For more info send email to: riverstonewellness@yahoo.com
KEESEVILLE – 2015-2016 WIC schedule at the United Methodist Church November 25, December 30, January 13, Feb 25, March 24, April 28, May 26, June 23, July 28,August 25, September 22, October 27, November 23, December 22, 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 - Bingo, Ticonderoga fire house, 6:45 p.m. Doors 5 p.m. Every Thursday. CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS LAKE PLACID – Monthly Saturday Play for Pre-K thru Grade 5 kids & families at the Lake Placid Public Library 10am to 11am. Indoor games, activities and children's classic books. For more info 518523-3200.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH ELIZABETHTOWN - Al-Anon Family Group, family, friends of problem drinkers. Elizabethtown Community Hospital Board Room. 4 to 5 p.m. Anonymous, confidential, free. Details: 518-962-2351, 518873-2652. Every Sunday.
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.
LECTURES & SEMINARS CHAMPLAIN - Champlain Author Series: David Monette- An Authors Journey January 6 at 7 pm at The Champlain Meeting House, 1175 Main St. Champlain, free of charge, refreshments served CHAMPLAIN - Champlain Lectures: Aaron Merrill World Religion: A Historical Perspective January 12 at 6:30 pm at The Champlain Meeting House 1175 Main St. Champlain, free of charge, refreshments served SARANAC LAKE - Benefits of Cultured Food at Saranac Village at Will Rogers On Thursday, January 14th at 7:00 p.m., at Saranac Village at Will Rogers, Adirondack Chef Cathy Hohmeyer, from the Lodge at Lake Clear, will present a talk on the health benefits of adding fermented foods to your diet. This program is free and open to the public. For more information call Debbie Kanze at (518) 8917117. WILLSBORO – The Pain Memorial Free Library will present “Westerns and Christmas Memories “ by Jigs Gardner. The program will be on Saturday, January 16, at 2:00 p.m. At the library, 2 Gilliland Land, Willsboro, NY. Admission is free. For more information call 518963-4478
ELIZABETHTOWN – Elizabethtown Thrift Shop will have it's Monthly Meeting Second Monday of Every Month at 7pm @ The Episcopal Parish Hall. WESTPORT - WESTPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING The Westport Central School District Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 5:45 PM in the Teacher Resource Room. The meeting will open with a budget workshop immediately followed by the regular monthly meeting. Agenda items will include financials, policy review and any other business that may come before the Board. Community members and interested others are welcome to attend. WESTPORT-The Boy Scouts will be meeting from 7:30 to 9 p.m. every Thursday at the WADA Building For more info: troop8063@gmail.com, Jill Lobdell 962-4664 or Larry Carroll 569-5431. SENIORS ELIZABETHTOWN – Senior Meal Site Luncheon, Every Friday at Church of the Good Shepherd, 11 William Street. Come enjoy lunch $3.50, play Bingo, socialize with friends & neighbors. ELIZABETHTOWN – Senior Meal Site Luncheon, Every Friday at Church of the Good Shepherd, 11 William Street. Come enjoy lunch $3.50, play Bingo, socialize with friends & neighbors. ELLENBURG-Adult Center St. Edmunds Church Hall 5538 Route 11 Ellenburg, NY Open Monday Friday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Tel: (518) 594-7311
PERU - Adult Center VFW 710 Pleasant Street Peru, NY Open Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch served at 11:45 a.m. Tel: (518)643-2829 SPORTS & RECREATION MINEVILLE – Open Bowling Fridays at the VFW. For more info call 518-942-6514 VENDORS
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asked White, who owns a vineyard in the town of Essex. The demand is there, said White, citing studies that show a strong correlation between agriculture and economic development. So is government support. Money is pouring into the biz through state and federal grants — including $95,000 in federal funds for a new food hub in Essex and $60,000 to support a brewery expansion in Keeseville — while regulations are being relaxed, allowing for a blossoming of farm breweries and distilleries. The state has also prioritized promoting finished products in state-run retail outlets. TasteNY, the initiative designed to showcase state products, tripled their sales in 2015 from the year before, while locations are expanding, including a new cafe that opened last month at Whiteface Mountain, joining 11 others, including a location in Puerto Rico. Local groups have also flagged agritourism as a key piece in economic development, including the Regional Office for Sustainable Tourism. Over 500,000 visitors come to Essex County each year, said White. In 2014, guests spent $408 million. While hiking and outdoor activities remains the top draw, White hopes a trail will pique their interests, and expand their horizons. The benefits are myriad: Not only would a trail result in more activities to attract visitors, it would support farmers, act as an educational tool, promote the sale of local products, create jobs and overall create a strong economy. In 2012, the most recent year for which statistics are available, Essex County farmers generated $11.7 million in sales. One possible route, said White, could take visitors up Route 22 from Gunnison Orchards in Crown Point to Mace Chasm Farm in Keeseville. Route 9 would then zip them over to Upper Jay’s cheese country. The plan is in its nascent stages. White hopes a meeting on
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Jan. 20 at the CCE Building in Westport will help the pieces come into focus and gauge interest. All producers and interested parties are welcome. Since CCE cannot create a trail by itself — it’s not within their mandate to be a trade organization — White aims to create a nonprofit to house the organizational structure, and then apply for the actual cuisine trail designation, the provisions for which are encased in state law. According to the New York Department for Agriculture and Markets, a maximum of 10 cuisine trails can be designated across the state. Once designated, organizations have greater access to state resources. White said he believed that quota hadn’t yet been reached. Following the meeting, the next step is to determine who would like to be on a potential system and establish which trails will make the most sense. White aims to use other communities as an example, like Suffolk and Nassau counties, for instance, who are working together to brand their communities as an agritourism destination through a new museum and year-long farmers markets that fall under a unifying brand. “The sky’s the limit for what we could do with it,” said White. Interested in a possible Essex County cuisine trail? All producers and interested parties are encouraged to attend the organizational meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. at the CCE office in Westport. For more info, contact Jay White at cuisinetrail@ gmail.com.
Child car seat check slated PLATTSBURGH — The Clinton County Sheriff ’s Office Traffic Safety Unit and Adirondack Safe Kids will be holding a child car seat check event Saturday, Jan. 16, at the Bill Mcbride Chevrolet dealership, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The child’s seat will be checked for proper installation and appropriateness for the child’s age, height and weight. Seat inspections will be conducted in a heated area of the dealership’s facility. The public is encouraged to bring seats no longer of use for the purpose of recycling them. Any questions concerning this event, or the recycling program, can contact William Bush in the Traffic Safety Unit of the Clinton County Sheriff ’s Office at 565-4397.
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into the public health department. Ferebee said he was pleased with the trajectory of the county. “This is a renewal of renaissance happening in Essex County,” Ferebee said. Preston, too, was sworn in for his first full term as the board’s second-in-command. Moore, who sponsored Preston’s bid for a second term, hailed his colleague for his work on numerous regional issues, including what many are now calling a full-blown crisis when it comes to the sustainability of local emergency response squads.
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Manager Dan Palmer as the votes were tallied. It narrowly passed by weighted vote, 1512-1409. Last session, lawmakers in favor of the raises said the pay bumps were necessary to keep pace with the private sector and to attract younger people to serve in public office. Furthermore, advocates, including the board’s leadership, said not every lawmaker earned a pension from past careers. Those against the increase said it set a bad example in the midst of ongoing austerity measures, including this year’s 6 percent tax hike. The raises, now official, bring salaries for the rank and file supervisors to $18,394.28; $20,394.28 for the budget liaison officer and $23,394.28 for the chairman. Supervisors also receive a salary from their towns. STAYING THE COURSE Chairman Bill Ferebee (R-Keene) was re-elected to lead the body, his first full one-year term since taking office last June following the resignation of Randall Douglas, the longrunning Jay supervisor who signed off to take a state job. Vice Chair Randy Preston (I-Wilmington) said Ferebee’s “slow and steady” approach to leadership, as well as his political connections, has paid dividends for the county, par-
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Four new supervisors were sworn into the Essex County Board of Supervisors on Monday, Jan. 4. Ticonderoga Supervisor Joseph Giordano (I-Ticonderoga) is pictured here with his wife, Jihyan, and two children: Jonah, 6, and Nicholas, 3. Photo by Jill Lobdell
ticularly when it comes to locking in grant funding. With Tropical Storm Irene recovery efforts mostly in the rearview, said Ferebee, top priorities for the county in 2016 include addressing the four bridges flagged by the state as needing repair, renovating the senior nutrition kitchen and facilitating the merger of the county’s office for the aging
While most lawmakers pride themselves on being nonpartisan, the new session will see a noted shift in the board when it comes to party affiliation. With the departure of former supervisor Dan Connell (DWestport), the number of Democrats has dropped to three — Republicans have held steady at 12 — while independents have risen to three, including two of the so-called Big Three towns, North Elba and Ticonderoga. Giordano, a registered Republican, ran as an independent write-in candidate, defeating incumbent supervisor Bill Grinnell, also a Republican. On Monday, the lawmaker said he remains undecided as to how he will serve when it comes to party affiliation. The supervisor said he was looking forward to tackling his committee assignments — he’s been assigned to human services, personnel and finance — and addressing town issues, including bringing the town’s water infrastructure back into compliance. “This is a long, ongoing discussion that needs to be resolved,” Giordano said. His new colleagues expressed similar sentiments. “It’s time to get to work,” said Tyler. Miga agreed: “It’s public service,” he said. The new lawmakers will return to Elizabethtown on Friday to receive briefings by the heads of each department. Numerous other lawmakers and county officials were also sworn in for new terms on Monday, including Palmer, the county manager; County Attorney Dan Manning, Clerk to the Supervisor Judy Garrison, Deputy Clerk Dina Garvey, Purchasing Agent Linda Wolf, Auditor Brenda Sullivan, County Clerk Joseph Provoncha and County Judge Richard Meyer, who won re-election for a second ten-year term last fall.
Winter Carnival schedule soon to be finalized SARANAC LAKE — The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Committee is in the process of finalizing the carnival’s schedule of events. Businesses and organizations holding an event during the carnival should submit their info no later than Friday, Jan. 15. Event details can be submitted to the committee by visiting the carnival’s website at saranaclakewintercarnival.com/contact. There is no fee to advertise an event on the schedule. The most updated schedule of events can be found on the carnival’s website at saranaclakewintercarnival.com. The 2016 Winter Carnival will take place Friday, Feb. 5 thru Feb. 14. 85550
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Ticonderoga’s Delaney Hughes led the Lady Sentinels past the Westport Lady Eagles as they hosted the Ticonderoga Holiday Tournament Dec. 30. Here, Hughes drives past Westport defenders Taylor Gough and Ellie Storey. Photo by Jill Lobdell
Whitehall’s Hannah Bascue takes the ball to the hoop against Moriah’s Jordan Speshock during their Dec. 30 matchup at the Ticonderoga Holiday Tournament. Due to the weather, the tournament was limited to a one-day event. The Lady Vikings used a strong start to the fourth quarter to pull away from the Lady Railroaders and earn the win. Photo by Jill Lobdell
Moriah’s Todd Clarke powers up for a basket against Westport defenders Wyatt Gough and Anderson Gay during their game in Westport Dec. 30. The Vikings scored a victory in what could be a potential preview of the Section VII/Class D championship game in late February. Photo by Mikaela Foster
Colden Blades (pictured) and Trevor Brooks each scored 18 points as the Elizabethtown-Lewis Lions scored a 78-26 win over the Chazy Eagles Jan. 4. Photo by Jill Lobdell
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comply with the RegulaTo receive notification of Amendments via e- tion relative to non-dismail you must submit a crimination in federallyrequest to be placed on assisted programs of the SEALED BIDS will be re- the Plan holders List at USDOT 49 CFR 21. 18 | January 9, 2016 • The Valley (CV)in inPlease callwww.suncommunitynews.com (518) 457ceived News as setSun forth www.dot.ny.gov/doing3583 if a reasonable acstructions to bidders un- business/opportunities/c commodation is needed til 10:30 a.m. on Febru- onst-planholder. to participate in the letary 04, 2016 at the NYS- Amendment may have DOT, Contract Manage- been issued prior to ting. ment Bureau, 50 WOLF your placement on the BIDDERS SHOULD BE RD, 1ST FLOOR, SUITE Plan holders list. ADVISED THAT AWARD 1CM, ALBANY, NY NYS Finance Law re- OF THESE CONTRACTS 12232 and will be pub- stricts communication MAY BE CONTINGENT licly opened and read. with NYSDOT on pro- UPON THE PASSAGE OF CLINTON Bids may also be subcurements and contact A BUDGET APPROPRIADATE GRANTOR GRANTEE mitted via the Internet can only be made withLOCATION TION BILL BYPRICE THE LEG12/24/15 Anthony and Stacyusing Patrone Michael and Meghan Taptick Peru $225,000 Bid Express designated persons. ISLATURE AND GOVER12/28/15 Lorin and Rose Trombley Sandra Sayyeau Dykstra Ellenburg $29,000 NOR OF THE $83,400 STATE OF (www.bidx.com). Nathan Williams Contact with non-desig12/28/15 Michael Drowne et al City of Plattsburgh Reg. 01, A certified or cashier's 12/28/15 Edwin Smith Mary Caron nated persons or other MooersNEW YORK $35,000 Sam Zhou, Regional check payable toMarcthe involved 12/28/15 Jessica Nelson and Christina Oshier Agencies will Beekmantown $100,000 DiRd, AlTrans-and Melissa be considered a seriousPeru rector, 50 Wolf 12/28/15 Thomas Lahart NYS Dept. of Robert Wright $180,000 12/28/15 Patrick Pellerin portation for theRobert and Debora Plattsburgh $199,000 bany, NY 12232 sumJewellmatter andMoldovan may result inTown of 12/28/15 Gayle Brothers specified in the proposal Laura Franks disqualification. Contact Town of Plattsburgh $146,900 PIN D263107, 12/28/15 Donald and Ann Thibault and Larissa Crosley Chazy 1BOW.0B, Clinton $27,000& Esor a bid bond, Adam FORM Maria Tamarkin (518) 12/29/15 James Carter Thomas and Timothy Remillard Town of Plattsburgh $400,000 CONR 391, representing sex Cos., Bridge Re- NOTICE OF FORMATION 457-8403. 12/29/15 Debra Sutherland Tina Dorsch Town of Plattsburgh $80,000 25% of the bid Michael total, KellyContracts with 0% GoalsCity placements: $113,900 Route 9N OF LIMITED LIABILITY 12/29/15 Darlene Hurd of Plattsburgh must accompany each COMPANY (LLC) Name: are generally single op- and Route 73 over the bid. NYSDOT reservesESSEX West Branch Ausable JULIA REBECCA PHOeration contracts, where the right to reject Sean any and or Eziasub-contracting River, Towns$63,000 of Jay, TOGRAPHY LLC. Articles is not 12/24/15 James Muller Gillan Wilmington 12/24/15 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Karen and Sarah Wheeler allbids. Black Brook $162,000 and North of Organization filed with expected, and mayNorth Elba 12/28/15 Richard and Suzanne Brown Samuel and Matthew Electronic documents presentLaporte direct biddingNorth Elba Elba., Bid $13,000 Deposit the Secretary of State of 12/30/15 Diane Manning and AmendmentsRoger Lincoln Chesterfield $25,990 are opportunities for Small $1,500,000.00. Goals: New York (SSNY) on 12/30/15 Robert Peterson Scott and Bernice Forster Wilmington $58,000 posted to www.dot.ny.Business Firms, includDBE 8% $130,000 12/28/2015 Office Loca12/30/15 Andrew and Barbara Katz Patrick McParland Minerva ing, but not limited to, 1810.25, tion: Essex County. The 12/30/15 Dorothy Hagey gov/doing-business/opTodd and Dawn Bessette Lewis D263083, PIN$450,000 D/W/MBEs. F.A. Proj. M0E1-1810SSNY is designated as 12/30/15 Pamela Seaver portunities/const-noShannon Hoffman Chesterfield $1 Contractor Gary is remust 253, Albany, Essex, agent of the LLC upon 12/30/15 Linda Ainsworth ettices al and KateThe Semo Contractor North Elba $169,000 12/30/15 Samuel Fisk and Linda Coe Lawrence Master Keene Greene, $675,000 sponsible for ensuring comply with the RegulaRensselaer, whom process against it 12/30/15 Elizabeth Fredrickson Peterare Gibbs tion relative to non-disWestport $46,875 that all Amendments Saratoga, Warren & may be served. SSNY 12/30/15 Virginia Fennell incorporated into its Peter Gibbs crimination in federallyWestport $46,875 bid. Washington Cos., Bridge shall mail a copy of any To receive notification assisted programs of the cleaning at various loca- process to the LLC at: of Amendments via e- USDOT 49 CFR 21. tions., Bid Deposit PO Box 214, Essex, NY NO 12936. Purpose: To enmail you must submit a Please call (518) 457- $150,000.00., LEGALS request to be placed on 3583 if a reasonable ac- PLANS. Goals: DBE gage in any lawful act or 0% SEALED BIDS will be re- the Plan holders List at commodation is needed activity. ceived as set forth in in- www.dot.ny.gov/doingVN-01/09-01/13/2016to participate in the let- VN-01/09-01/16/2162TC-105745 structions to bidders un- business/opportunities/c ting. 6TC-105831 til 10:30 a.m. on Febru- onst-planholder. BIDDERS SHOULD BE ary 04, 2016 at the NYS- Amendment may have ADVISED THAT AWARD MDL PROPERTIES DOT, Contract Manage- been issued prior to OF THESE CONTRACTS GNC, LLC A DOMESTIC GROUP WFL, LLC, Arts your placement on the ment Bureau, 50 WOLF MAY BE CONTINGENT LLC, filed with the SSNY Plan holders list. RD, 1ST FLOOR, SUITE UPON THE PASSAGE OF on 11/17/2015. Office of Org filed with SSNY 1CM, ALBANY, NY NYS Finance Law re- A BUDGET APPROPRIA- location: Essex County. on 11/13/15. Off. Loc.: 12232 and will be pub- stricts communication TION BILL BY THE LEG- SSNY is designated as Essex County, SSNY licly opened and read. with NYSDOT on pro- ISLATURE AND GOVER- agent upon whom pro- designated as agent of NOR OF THE STATE OF Bids may also be sub- curements and contact cess against the LLC LLC upon whom proNEW YORK Reg. 01, may be served. SSNY cess against it may be can only be made with mitted via the Internet designated persons. Sam Zhou, Regional Di- shall mail process to served. SSNY shall mail using Bid Express Contact with non-desig- rector, 50 Wolf Rd, Al- The LLC, 9 Gal Way, a copy of process to: (www.bidx.com). 2276 Saranac Ave., Lake nated persons or other bany, NY 12232 A certified or cashier's Willsboro, NY 12996. PIN Purpose: Any lawful pur- Placid, NY 12946. Purinvolved Agencies will D263107, check payable to the pose: to engage in any 1BOW.0B, Clinton & Es- pose. NYS Dept. of Trans- be considered a serious lawful act. matter and may result in sex Cos., Bridge Re- VN-12/05-01/09/2016portation for the sum VN-12/12-01/16/2016specified in the proposal disqualification. Contact placements: Route 9N 6TC-102941 6TC-103567 or a bid bond, FORM Maria Tamarkin (518) and Route 73 over the CONR 391, representing West Branch Ausable 457-8403. 25% of the bid total, Contracts with 0% Goals River, Towns of Jay, NOTICE OF FORMATION NORTH COUNTRY must accompany each are generally single op- Black Brook and North OF LIMITED LIABILITY CREAMERY, LLC. Art. of bid. NYSDOT reserves Elba., Bid Deposit eration contracts, where COMPANY (LLC) Name: Org. filed with the SSNY the right to reject any or sub-contracting is not $1,500,000.00. Goals: JULIA REBECCA PHO- on 11/20/15. Office: Esallbids. DBE 8% expected, and may TOGRAPHY LLC. Articles sex County. SSNY desigpresent direct bidding Electronic documents D263083, PIN 1810.25, of Organization filed with nated as agent of the and Amendments are opportunities for Small F.A. Proj. M0E1-1810- the Secretary of State of LLC upon whom proposted to www.dot.ny.- Business Firms, includ- 253, Albany, Essex, New York (SSNY) on cess against it may be ing, but not limited to, Greene, gov/doing-business/opRensselaer, 12/28/2015 Office Loca- served. SSNY shall mail D/W/MBEs. portunities/const-noSaratoga, Warren & tion: Essex County. The copy of process to the tices Contractor is re- The Contractor must Washington Cos., Bridge SSNY is designated as LLC, c/Ashlee K. Kleincomply with the Regula- cleaning at various loca- agent of the LLC upon sponsible for ensuring hammer, 931 Mace tion relative to non-dis- tions., that all Amendments are Bid Deposit whom process against it Chasm Road, Keeseville, NO may be served. SSNY NY 12944. Purpose: Any incorporated into its bid. crimination in federally- $150,000.00., assisted programs of the PLANS. Goals: DBE shall mail a copy of any lawful purpose. To receive notification 0% of Amendments via e- USDOT 49 CFR 21. process to the LLC at: VN-12/12-01/16/2016mail you must submit a Please call (518) 457- VN-01/09-01/16/216PO Box 214, Essex, NY 6TC-102943 request to be placed on 3583 if a reasonable ac- 2TC-105745 12936. Purpose: To enthe Plan holders List at commodation is needed gage in any lawful act or to participate in the letwww.dot.ny.gov/doingactivity. ting. business/opportunities/c VN-01/09-01/13/2016onst-planholder. BIDDERS SHOULD BE 6TC-105831 Amendment may have ADVISED THAT AWARD been issued prior to OF THESE CONTRACTS your placement on the MAY BE CONTINGENT Plan holders list. UPON THE PASSAGE OF NYS Finance Law re- A BUDGET APPROPRIAstricts communication TION BILL BY THE LEGwith NYSDOT on pro- ISLATURE AND GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF curements and contact NEW YORK Reg. 01, can only be made with designated persons. Sam Zhou, Regional DiContact with non-desig- rector, 50 Wolf Rd, Alnated persons or other bany, NY 12232 PIN involved Agencies will D263107, 1BOW.0B, Clinton & Esbe considered a serious sex Cos., Bridge Rematter and may result in disqualification. Contact placements: Route 9N Maria Tamarkin (518) and Route 73 over the West Branch Ausable 457-8403. River, Towns of Jay, Contracts with 0% Goals are generally single op- Black Brook and North Elba., Bid Deposit eration contracts, where sub-contracting is not $1,500,000.00. Goals: DBE 8% expected, and may present direct bidding D263083, PIN 1810.25, opportunities for Small F.A. Proj. M0E1-1810Business Firms, includ- 253, Albany, Essex, ing, but not limited to, Greene, Rensselaer, D/W/MBEs. Saratoga, Warren & The Contractor must Washington Cos., Bridge comply with the Regula- cleaning at various location relative to non-dis- tions., Bid Deposit NO crimination in federally- $150,000.00., assisted programs of the PLANS. Goals: DBE 0% USDOT 49 CFR 21. Please call (518) 457- VN-01/09-01/16/2163583 if a reasonable ac- 2TC-105745 commodation is needed to participate in the letting. BIDDERS SHOULD BE ADVISED THAT AWARD OF THESE CONTRACTS MAY BE CONTINGENT UPON THE PASSAGE OF A BUDGET APPROPRIATION BILL BY THE LEGISLATURE AND GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK Reg. 01, Sam Zhou, Regional Director, 50 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12232 D263107, PIN 1BOW.0B, Clinton & Essex Cos., Bridge Replacements: Route 9N and Route 73 over the West Branch Ausable River, Towns of Jay, Black Brook and North Elba., Bid Deposit $1,500,000.00. Goals:
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PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Town Law Section 181[3][a] the Westport Fire Commissioners will hold their 2016 Organizational Meeting on Tuesday January 19, 2015 at 7:00 PM with Regular Meeting to Follow at the Westport Town Hall, 22 Champlain Avenue, Westport, New York. By Order of the Board of Fire Commissioners Westport Fire District/s/ Robin E. Crandall, Secretary December 30, 2015 VN-01/09/2016-1TC105735 TAX COLLECTOR'S NOTICE I, the undersigned Collector of Taxes in and for the Town of Keene, Essex Co., New York have received the Tax Roll and Warrant for the collection of taxes for the year 2016. I will sit at the following named place during the month of Jan., for the purpose of collecting taxes from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon on Tues., Wed., and Thurs. at the Town Hall, 10892 NYS Route 9N, Keene, New York. Taxpayers have the option of paying taxes with an installment plan with 4 payments. Contact the undersigned tax collector for the details and amounts of each installment. Beginning Feb. 2, 2016 1% will be added, beginning March 1, 2016 2% will be added and April 1st and additional 3% will be added until the County Treasurer orders the Tax Books closed. Second notices will be mailed for delinquent taxes on or after March 3rd but not later than March 16th. Donna Reed Austin Tax Collector Town of Keene Dated: Dec. 29, 2015. VN-01/09-01/16/20162TC-105736
Young Lyon Hardware and TAX COLLECTOR'S NOFlooring TICE I, the undersigned Collector of Taxes in and 1923 Saranac Ave. for the Town of Keene, Lake Placid, NY 518-523-9855 Essex Co., New York have received the Tax INSURANCE Roll and Warrant for the collection of taxes for Booth Insurance Agency the year 2016. Brinkeroff I will sit at the following 20 THE TOWN St. BOARD of named place during the Plattsburgh, the Town ofNYLewis will 518-561-3290 month of Jan., for the be holding their 2016 purpose of collecting organizational meeting Chauvin Agency taxes from 9:00 AM toChamplain on January 12th at 518-298-2000 12:00 Noon on Tues., at the Town Rouses6:30PM Point- 518-297-6602 Wed., and Thurs. at the Hall, to518-562-9336 be followed by PlattsburghTown Hall, 10892 NYS the January regular Route 9N, Keene, New board meeting . York. Dave Blades Taxpayers have the op- Town of Lewis tion of paying taxes with VN-01/09/2016-1TCan installment plan with 105733 4 payments. Contact the NOTICE OF FORMATION undersigned tax collec- OF A DOMESTIC LIMITtor for the details and ED LIABILITY COMPANY amounts of each install- [LLC] Name: Whiteface ment. Holidays LLC. The ArtiBeginning Feb. 2, 2016 cles of Organization 1% will be added, begin- were filed with the Secning March 1, 2016 2% retary of State of New will be added and April York [SSNY] on Decem1st and additional 3% ber 16, 2015. Office lowill be added until the cation: Essex County. County Treasurer orders SSNY is designated as the Tax Books closed. agent of the LLC upon Second notices will be whom process against it mailed for delinquent may be served. SSNY taxes on or after March shall mail a copy of pro3rd but not later than cess to Flink Smith Law March 16th. LLC, 449 New Karner Donna Reed Austin Road, Albany, New York Tax Collector 12205. Purpose: Any Town of Keene lawful purpose. Dated: Dec. 29, 2015. VN-01/02-02/06/2016VN-01/09-01/16/20166TC-105226 2TC-105736
THE TOWN BOARD of the Town of Lewis will be holding their 2016 organizational meeting on January 12th at 6:30PM at the Town Hall, to be followed by the January regular board meeting . Dave Blades Town of Lewis VN-01/09/2016-1TC105733
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