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Donald Trump’s Brave the cold Vermont visit this weekend Delivers howls of protests

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NC Honor Flight lands new director Summer 2016 will see the organization to expand scope to include more Korean War vets, more ambitious flight schedule

tor George King, who led NCHF since 2014 and stepped down at the end of what he said was a successful 2015 season.

Finnegan, who has been involved in the organization since 2013, and was most recently the Executive Director of Operations, is inheriting an organization now well ensconced in the North Country landscape, which is beginning the inevitable

By Shawn Ryan transition of their mission from flying World War II veterans shawn@suncommunitynews.com to their memorial in Washington, D.C., to including veterans from other conflicts as well.

PLATTSBURGH — This summer, North Country Honor Korean War veterans began regularly flying to Washington Flight will fly on with a new director. with NCHF in 2015 but, Finnegan says, World War II veterans Barrie Finnegan was recently elected to run the local chap>> Story Continued | pg. 15 ter of the national organization, stepping in for former Direc-

SeeingÊ artÊ throughÊ TibetanÊ eyes “Arts in Exile: Tibetan Treasures in Small Town America” premieres at the Strand Theatre Jan. 20

PLATTSBURGH — Craving independence and appreciating arts are two similarities between American and Tibetan culture.

Mountain Lake PBS’ newest documentary, “Arts in Exile: Tibetan Treasures in Teah Small Town America,” explores how a Dowling small city like Plattsburgh can be inspired Writer by, and connected to, the culture of Tibet from across the globe.

The documentary, making its big-screen debut Jan. 20 at the Strand Theatre, uses the story of Plattsburgh’s Tenzin and Yangchen Dorjee as a lens to explore the way Tibetans use the arts to keep their culture alive, despite the fact that many Tibetans now live in exile.

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Honor Flight Director Barrie Finnegan shows off the new Honor Flight flag, which was designed by Essex County Sheriff Richard Cutting. The program has an ambitious schedule this year, and is exploring ways to transport more vets to the nation’s capital during the brief flight season.

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Keep OFA director, says elder care non-profit Aging nonprofit: Essex County needs to maintain “standard of excellence” during department restructuring

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Two community members use the Mountain Lake Mandala reference key to distinguish the different tiles signifying Tibetan culture.

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ELIZABETHTOWN — The reorganization of a county department is giving a local elder care group gray hairs.

A nonprofit organization that offers elder care services to the tri-county area urged lawmakers on Monday to reconsider their decision to appoint a director of aging services as part of ongoing department restructuring.

Essex County’s aging population needs to be monitored, said Donna Beal, the executive director of Mercy Care for the Adirondacks.

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Adirondack Mountaineering Festival on tap this weekend

KEENE VALLEY — The Mountaineer and Adirondack Rock and River have teamed up to host the 20th annual Adirondack International Mountaineering Festival Friday, Jan. 15 through Jan. 18.

Mountainfest is an annual celebration of ice climbing and mountaineering featuring guest athletes who entertain us with tales of climbing adventures, instructional clinics taught by visiting climbers and local guides, demo gear, and a chance to gather the climbing community for an exciting winter weekend.

The weekend features a variety of lecturers and events, including esteemed mountaineers (Geoff Tabin, MD, cofounder of the Himalayan Cataract Project), authors (Barry Blanchard) and meals, including an all-you can eat spaghetti dinner on Saturday at the Keene Valley Fire Hall.

There will be instructional clinics on ice climbing, mountaineering, snowshoeing and avalanche awareness on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Limited slots are available.

More detailed registration information is available at mountaineer.com/mountainfest.

All Mountainfest evening presentations are open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable donation to the Keene Food Pantry to the weekend’s evening festivities. Mountainfest is a charity event that supports local and regional non-profits every year, and they thank everyone for helping to continue this tradition.

For more information, contact Vinny McClelland at vinny@mountaineer.com or Holly Blanchard at holly@ mountaineer.com, 576-2281 or visit mountaineer.com.

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County brass rolls out committee assignments Lawmaker participation varies wildly on special committees, task forces

By Pete DeMola

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ELIZABETHTOWN — Now that they’ve been sworn into office, the real work begins.

This year’s committee assignments have been doled out to the Essex County Board of Supervisors.

The board hosts eight standing committees. It’s here where imminent business is hashed out each week at the Government Center in Elizabethtown; where department heads deliver their reports, requests are debated and most outstanding questions are answered.

Each has nine members aside from ways and means, the gatekeeper before the full board, which has 18.

In the wake of the new lineup, two lawmakers have been elevated to chairmanships: Charles Harrington (R-Crown Point) has taken over human services from David Blades (R-Lewis), who retired last month, while Ron Moore (R-North Hudson) is now chairing personnel after the chair was relinquished by George Canon (R-Newcomb).

Those eight committees are joined by 10 task forces and a constellation of lesser-known special committees, which number 39 in total.

The special committees range from those conducting internal county business — the management negotiation team, ethics committee and inter-county affairs (naturally) — to those that play a more visible role in the community, like the one overseeing a snowmobile trail system, the farm protection board and the Olympic Regional Development Authority.

Many of them consist of single lawmaker reps for outside bodies — like Moore’s slot on the Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board (APLGRB) — while others are heavy on supers, like the Occupancy Tax Liaison to the board, which contains five.

Lawmaker participation is as varied as their mandates.

Most lawmakers serve on a handful; some serve on one… or even none, in some cases.

Moore, the North Hudson chief, serves on eight of them — the “outdoorsy” ones, as he like to call them, including those related to the DEC and the aforementioned APLGRB, which serves as a voice for local government at Adirondack Park Agency level.

“Some of those are near and dear to my heart, no doubt about

it,” said Moore.

Moore, who represents one of the so-called Five Towns that will be affected by the ongoing Boreas Tract discussions, also serves as the Director-at-Large of the Adirondack Associations of Towns and Villages, where he’s involved in State Land Master Plan discussions.

“Those areas are of high interest to me,” he said.

Is he taking a page from the playbook of another lawmaker from a tiny Adirondack town who served an outsized role?

“I haven’t been around long enough to be compared to him,” said Moore, referring to Canon, who retired last month. “George is somebody I’d follow anywhere.”

Tom Scozzafava (R-Moriah) also has his hands full.

The lawmaker chairs the finance committee; serves as the board’s budget liaison officer and sits on nine special committees.

“I’ve been around a long time, so I’m familiar with the issues for the ones I serve on,” Scozzafava said.

Many of them don’t require much time, said the lawmaker — perhaps a meeting per year in some cases.

Are lawmakers drowning in alphabet soup? Is it tough to be attentive to both county and town business?

“At times, it becomes problematic,” Scozzafava said. “It’s certainly a balancing act — you’re serving two masters, no way about it.”

But like any other, it’s a job you need to prioritize, the lawmaker said.

“You try to base decisions on the best info you obtain.”

Scozzafava admitted some lawmakers are more involved than others. But, he noted, supervisors do not get paid for additional committees, “with the exception of me, for budget liaison officer.”

Essex County Chairman Bill Ferebee (R-Keene) ultimately orchestrates the committees and appoints the chairs.

“We basically try to put them where their interests are,” said Ferebee.

Ferebee says he tries to weave the new guys into the more important posts. Their successors, too, are also factored into the formula, as are their proximity to sensitive issues (supervisors too close to hot-button issues in their communities, for instance, are often insulated to safeguard against political fallout, explained Ferebee).

Next year, once the new guys gain more experience, the committees will be shuffled.

Ferebee, too, admitted some supers play larger roles than others.

“If you look at 18 guys, I guess you will be heavy on different

areas,” he said.

Each of the task forces reports to the board under the subcommittees, said Ferebee. Discussion then percolates upwards.

While 39 special committees is a lot of work, said the chairman, some have been eliminated over time.

Running the county is more than simply meeting every Monday, he said.

“This is a lot of involvement.”

One top priority for 2016 is getting the county-owned fairgrounds back on track.

Yet another task force will be assembled to solve the longrunning problems at the Westport facility, including deadbeats, squatters, dilapidated buildings, code enforcement issues, race track maintenance and the lack of all-around coherent policies governing rental and rate use structures.

Shaun Gillilland (R-Willsboro), who will tentatively sit on the task force, said he is an advocate of going to a zero-based review of county’s management of the facility.

“Until we get the fair straight, we’ll never make it economically successful,” Gillilland said.

Freshman lawmaker James Monty (R-Lewis) said he was excited about his new committee assignments: human services, personnel and public safety.

Insight derived from his career working with state’s office of employee relations will be critical, he said, while his experience with the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision will be useful for public safety.

Monty said he was also pleased with his inclusion on the animal cruelty task force.

“Mr. Ferebee did a great job picking and choosing,” he said.

SHOWN THE ROPES Lawmakers spent much of Monday’s committee meetings being briefed by department heads.

Several new supervisors told a reporter that, contrary to the Sun’s report last week on their vote to shoot down all lawmaker compensation — not just the resolution on pay raises — their maneuvering was part of a broader strategy.

“I had a clear idea of what I was voting for,” said Monty.

The goal, he said, was to defeat the resolution authorizing compensation before offering a resolution to be paid at 2015 levels.

“We shouldn’t ask for more money when there are people in the community with fixed incomes who are trying to decide whether they’re going to buy medication or eat food,” said Michael “Ike” Tyler (R-Westport), who also voted against the raises.

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Stefanik slams Obama on guns, lays out 2016 priorities Presidential edict “unconstitutional,” says rep

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY21) is not a fan of President Barack Obama’s executive order on gun control, which he announced last week.

The first-term congresswoman blasted the president, calling his actions an “unconstitutional executive overreach.”

“Once again, this president is circumventing Congress. Instead of legislating, he should be working with Congress,” said Stefanik in a phone interview.

Following a series of high profile shooting incidents, the president formally rolled out the actions in a tearful address last week, arguing Congress had failed to act on a national “sense of urgency.”

The actions include tightening up background checks on all gun sellers, adding more ATF agents to enforce existing gun laws and ending the freeze on federally-funded gun research.

Obama also called for Congress to invest $500 million to increase access to mental health care by increasing service capacity and the behavioral health workforce.

Stefanik said she’s been working on legislation with Rep. Tim Murphy (R-PA18) supporting mental health reform, which she called a bipartisan issue.

Murphy’s bill, which passed the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health last November, includes provisions to make it easier for judges to mandate outpatient treatment and for caregivers to access the mental health treatment plans for violent patients.

The bill, which has Democratic support, also addresses a shortage of inpatient beds for psychiatric patients, reauthorizes a suicideprevention program, improves coordination between government agencies that serve

the mentally ill and creates a grant program school services for kids with emotional problems.

“We’re likely to see action early this year,” Stefanik said. “I’m hopeful it will move forward in the coming weeks and months.”

Stefanik stopped short of endorsing any other forms of gun control.

“Mental health is a bipartisan issue,” Stefanik said.

In an interview to discuss her first year in office, the freshman lawmaker also sounded off on a number of issues.

On bridging the bipartisan gap in an era of increased polarization, Stefanik said it’s “incredibly important” for candidates to put forth a forward-looking view of optimism.

Leading by example is important, said Stefanik, citing her work on legislation passed last year, including the multi-year highway bill, the Student Success Act and the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention Act. “I think in my first year, I’ve demonstrated that,” said Stefanik, circling back to the president.

“One of the weaknesses of this presidency and this administration is President Obama has been ineffective at reaching out to Congress in both parties and we’ve seen this again and again on a number of issues,” said Stefanik.

At the federal level, priorities for the rep this year include tax and regulatory reform — these measures will aid in job creation, said the lawmaker — and additional reforms to the Affordable Care Act, including offering a replacement plan and repealing the medical device tax, which Stefanik says harms manufacturers in the district.

Stefanik said she is continuing to hear feedback from constituents on the rise in premium prices and deductibles.

Here in the district, expanding rural broadband access and addressing invasive species remain key issues.

Stefanik said she will work with state reps

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY21) has blasted President Barack Obama’s executive action on gun control, calling it an example of executive overreach. She’s pictured here at a town hall meeting in Essex on Aug. 1, 2015.

to ensure movement continues on those measures and that her office will take the lead at the federal level.

The rep also said she was proud of her work with Millennials — Stefanik chaired three hearings last year to highlight policy issues facing the group — as well as her efforts to be transparent and communicative with her constituents, including posting votes on social media and a series of town halls across the expansive district.

Stefanik, who was elected in Nov. 2014, faces a challenge this year from Democrat Mike Derrick, a retired Army colonel.

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“I’m focused on doing my job,” Stefanik said when asked about her opponent. “We’re getting tremendous positive feedback from Republicans, Democrats, Conservatives and independents. I have been a proven energetic leader in Congress on behalf of the district, putting my district before partisan politics, and I’m going to continue doing my job.”

Stefanik remained similarly tight-lipped on the GOP presidential race.

“The breadth of the Republican field is a strength, but I am not endorsing a candidate at this point. Now that I have the first year under my belt, I’m continuing to work to do the best I can on behalf of this district.”

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March Mar. 2 – How to Create an Effective Power Point Presentation - Part 1 with Nataliya O’Neil (Wed, 5:30-7:00) Mar. 4 – How Women Won the War (#2 of 4) with Diane O’Connor (Fri, 10:00-11:30) Mar. 4 – The Art of Making Tea & Baths (Herbal Medicine Series: 2 of 4) with Nancy Scarzello (Fri, 1:00-3:00) Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26 – How Does Your Garden Grow? (Gardening Series) with Diane O’Connor, Master Gardener (Sat, 10:00-12:00) Mar. 9 – How to Create an Effective PowerPoint Presentation -Part 2 with Nataliya O’Neil (Wed. 5:30-7:00) Mar. 11 – How Women Won the War (#3 of 4) with Diane O’Connor (Fri, 10:00-11:30) Mar. 11 – Coping with Heart Disease with Dr. Selina LeMay-Klippel (Fri, 1:00-2:30) Mar. 13 – Backyard Sugaring – Learn to Make Your Own Maple Syrup with Glen & Malinda Chapman, (Sun, 1:00-3:00) Mar. 16 – Herbal Salves, Oils, & Lip Balm (Herbal Medicine Series: 3 of 4) with Nancy Scarzello (Wed, 5:00-7:30) Mar. 18 – How Women Won the War (#4 of 4) with Diane O’Connor (Fri, 10:00-11:30) Mar. 18 – Dealing with Pediatric Obesity with Dr. Selina LeMay-Klippel (Fri, 1:00-2:30)

Mar. 18 &19 – Babysitting Certification with Pam Fischer (Fri, 6:00-9:00 & Sat, 9:00-12:00) Mar. 30 – Planning and Planting the Herb Garden with Nancy Scarzello (Wed, 5:00-7:00)

April Apr. 1,2,8,9 – RTE Certification: Responding to Emergencies Certification (American Red Cross) with Pam Fischer (Apr. 1 – 5:00-10:00, Apr. 2 -9:00-5:00, Apr. 8 – 5:00-10:00, Apr. 9 – 9:00-5:00) Apr. 5 – Relax Yourself to Good Health with Mae Pagan (Tues, 5:00-6:00) Apr. 6 – Things to Know When Buying a New/Used Car or Farm Machinery with Casey King, J.D. (Wed, 6:00-8:00) Apr. 12 – Relax Yourself to Good Health with Mae Pagan (Tues, 5:00-6:00) Apr. 13 – Selling on eBay with Nataliya O’Neil (Wed, 7:00-8:30) Apr. 15 – Tinctures, Elixirs & Syrups (Herbal Medicine Series: 4 of 4) with Nancy Scarzello (Fri, 1:00-4:30) Apr. 19 – Drumming Circle for Women with Mae Pagan (Tues, 5:00-6:00) Apr. 20 – Empowerment in Times of Lyme with Nancy Scarzello (Wed, 5:00-7:00) Apr. 27 – Health After 50 with Pam Fischer (Wed, 5:30-7:00) Apr. 28 – Exploring Circus Arts (for Kids 10+) with Amy and Pete Nelson (Thurs, 9:30-12:30)

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Always a first time

here has to be a first time for everything.

It’s not often an arm of the federal government actually listens to the public’s concerns and chooses to drop their previously announced plans.

Yet a public outcry has caused the IRS, of all agencies, to withdraw its controversial plan to have nonprofit charities report the Social Security numbers of their donors contributing as little as $250 or more in any given year.

The Internal Revenue Service or better known as just the IRS is one agency that typically strikes fear in the average citizen. Cross those IRS folks the wrong way and you could be in for more trouble than you ever thought possible.

Under the proposed rule the IRS would have created a “voluntary” system for nonprofits to collect and send the IRS personal donor information in their yearly report. The IRS erroneously believed this rule would simplify the process for nonprofits and donors alike.

The underlining concern for many nonprofits revolves around their relationship with their donors and the trust built between them. Greater IRS involvement could not only scare away donors but pose potential liabilities for the nonprofit organizations.

The IRS claimed the new rule, which was proposed in September, would prove useful in part because some taxpayers who were being audited claimed they lost their donation records– and if charities had a record, it would help them verify deductions.

The proposal would have imposed no mandatory changes to existing IRS rules but the fear was that the voluntary option could eventually become mandatory, given the way federal rules tend to creep.

While the proposal may have sounded innocent enough, to a well meaning IRS administrator, the fact is that the relationship between some nonprofits and the IRS is still rather touchy from trust issues in the wake of the controversy over officials subjecting conservative groups to additional scrutiny – and the subsequent data breaches that followed.

While the IRS originally described the uproar over the proposed new rule as misimpressions and inaccuracies the bottom line is someone at the IRS realized in a moment of common sense clarity that this was just plain and simple a bad idea that wasn’t going to fly.

The fact that they are willing to abandon their plans shows there is hope yet for a kinder and friendly IRS in our future. And that, is something to cheer about.

Dan Alexander is CEO of Sun Community News.

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Trump stump reveals both sides could use lesson in free speech

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e came, saw and incited.

Last week, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump stumped in Burlington, Vermont.

Striking deep into Bernie Sanders territory seemed like a classically antagonistic move for the front runner, who has stayed on top of the polls, in part, by issuing a steady stream of invective and defying conventional political wisdom, like George Costanza in “Seinfeld.”

The famously tolerant city reacted just as you’d expect, with howls of protest.

While Trump’s visit — and the hysterical shrieks of the left — did little to move the needle on what is increasingly looking like Trump’s nomination to lose, it did expose how the concept of free speech itself has become cleaved along partisan lines.

Following the candidate’s New Year’s Eve announcement, protesters reportedly hatched a scheme to reserve tickets and not attend, which would, in theory, leave large swathes of the venue empty, thus embarrassing the egocentric candidate.

Trump’s campaign reacted by issuing nearly 20,000 tickets, far above the venue’s 1,400-seat capacity.

This led to an escalation of tension as the city prepared for discord.

As T-Day loomed closer, public reaction began to border on the satirical, like when local artists began lobbying the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts to cancel the event.

These artists, who make their living on free expression, engaged in every logical contortion imaginable to justify restricting those very same rights for someone whose views they found disagreeable.

In doing so, they exposed one of the major fault lines that represents the hypocrisy of the left: I’m tolerant of other views as long as I find them agreeable.

Their efforts, of course, backfired.

When the sideshow eventually arrived in town, attendees were made to take a loyalty oath by security staff before entering the venue.

The national press corps noted this was unique, even for the Trump campaign, which has defied all political convention since achieving lift-off last summer.

It wasn’t enough to be Republican — you had to pledge fealty to the Donald.

Those who admitted they weren’t Trump supporters were turned away, making the rally, in effect, a handpicked audience of the faithful, one who the campaign could reasonably believe would provide the required optics — That even Trump is wildly popular behind enemy lines.

Of course, the candidate’s 70-minute free-associative speech was still marred by interruptions.

Protesters shouted down the candidate at least a half-dozen times before they were evicted.

Trump, who is leading in national polls and in several early states, reacted just like you’d expect: He mocked the protesters as being feeble and drug addicted.

“Get ‘em out here!”

He urged security staff to send them outside without their coats. And when they didn’t move quickly enough, he ribbed them, too.

Then something remarkable happened.

The speech took on overtones of a fascist rally: Senior CNN Washington Correspondent Jeff Zelany wrote on Twitter that attendees appeared to be turning on would-be-protestors, something he hadn’t yet seen in this election cycle, as unusual as it has been so far.

As the real estate developer regaled the audience with his schoolboy taunts, the crowd grew increasingly frenzied. Trump said the near-constant stream of interruptions made his events — which are more rock concerts than stump speeches — that much more exciting.

While the campaign was within their right to remove those in violation of

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their lease agreement — especially those shouting him down — the display was equally unrepresentative of democratic ideals as the protestors’ desire to shelf it in the first place.

And that, in a sense, really characterizes this election cycle: A group of candidates turning the country against itself for craven political gain.

Sanders and Trump have a lot in common.

Both outsiders, the pair aim to appeal to that same gut instinct towards authenticity — they simply speak different dialects of the same language, that of the vanishing middle class and growing wealth inequality.

Trump revels in the dog whistle appeal to American exceptionalism; Sanders, in fiery broadsides against the corporate class.

The targets are the same for both.

And both eschew corporate cash and the reliance on wealthy donors that has marred American politics.

It’s uncanny how a billionaire, who has spent his career peering at the working class from afar, can connect better with the general public than a rumpled democratic socialist, who has spent his career in the policy trenches.

“I’m taking care of my people, not people who don’t want to vote for me or are undecided,” Trump said in a statement prior to the Burlington event. “They are loyal to me and I am loyal to them.”

Pundits say this political season has been weird.

But it really hasn’t.

It’s just that the electorate is tired of canned talking points and are gravitating towards perceived authenticity on either end of the spectrum.

Despite their differences, Sanders and Trump are essentially asking voters the same basic question: What has your party, the one to whom you’ve always been faithful, done for you?

Nothing.

We’re not in the prediction business. Anything could happen as voters start heading to the polls in February for the first nominating contests.

If nothing else, we hope both candidates, each remarkable in their own way, will lead voters to challenge their core parties’ beliefs.

In doing so, hopefully both sides will realize free speech is not a partisan issue.

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ZoningÊ law:Ê DevilÊ isÊ inÊ theÊ details

To the Editor: The Town Board of Elizabethtown has once again been asked to consider a change in local zoning law as having been proposed by the Planning Board and a few others.

This involves the hamlet only, but the hamlet could be made larger in the future. It’s a follow up to a town wide Comprehensive Plan approved a year ago. The town wide Comprehensive Plan was neutralized to the point of becoming acceptable, but now we start over with the hamlet plan which is called the Land Use Local Law and Development Regulations.

Once again Smart Growth and Agenda 21 concepts are included, which is about social, economic, and environmental change which progresses toward most development only being allowed in the hamlets and is strictly regulated. A regional partnership with the APA seems to be part of it, perhaps giving them greater control within our hamlets.

The specific objectives of this law, as stated in Article 1, are to meet the community goals of creating a regulatory process which will fulfill the community desires for natural resource conservation and to insure optimum overall conservation protection. I’m surprised that environmental regulation is the top priority of our community.

The existing hamlet zoning law contains 58 pages of large print. The new proposal contains 111 pages of small print. This will change your property rights. Everything will require a permit and approval, even your dog house, which will not be in your front or side yards. All future houses will be within 35’ of the street. Parking for all uses shall be at the sole discretion of the Planning Board, location and size, or not at all. The density of our population will be measured by a Planning Board that will gain authority with this law and whose members cannot be removed before the end of their five year appointment without a public hearing, which will become an informal trial.

For you business owners the Planning Board may require all exterior lights and signs to be extinguished 30 minutes after the close of business; think insurance. The Planning Board may require existing signs be made smaller, shorter, and duller; think expense.

A presentation will occur this winter. Copies of this new zoning law are available in the town hall and/or on the town web site. While there may be aspects of this proposal that will appeal to some, there are most certainly aspects that will not be acceptable to others. The details will be critical, if you can understand them. I do not understand all the details, nor how this ties us in with the APA, and this concerns me. It should concern you too.

Ken Fenimore Elizabethtown

DecreasingÊ educationÊ notÊ theÊ solution

To the Editor: Lee Burns is absolutely right; we cannot and must not decrease education. We have improved health care over the years and EMS must maintain a similar level of increased education. To diminish the need for education and training simply translates to providers giving lip service to “giving back to the community” when in fact they are not willing to put forth the effort.

As it is now, most EMS providers just meet the absolute minimum for continuing education and are unwilling to put forth any extra effort to become more educated. A common phrase I have heard innumerable times is “ I know enough to do my job, I don’t need to know more”.

This is not the person I want working on my family member! There is no simple answer to the personnel shortage but I can assure you decreasing education will only lead to increased risk of litigation and poor patient care.

Ask the county to provide ambulance service, contract with a private service, share services with a bordering county, but it’s time to realize that volunteer services do not work and you have to let them die and make appropriate changes; and dumbing down EMS education is not an acceptable option!

Greg Sieverding Columbia SC

TheÊ USAÊ doesÊ needÊ Trump!

To the Editor: Trump might not be the perfect Republican, but in my eyes he is an honest man, doesn’t lie, he doesn’t cover things up and cares about the current shape our nation is in and where it’s heading.

Trump knows our government is broken, elected government workers aren’t doing their jobs, and they are all afraid to question and speak up to Obama about anything he does or says.

We are no longer respected by other nations, we are spending trillions of dollars and in the wrong areas, all because of Obama, the man who should have been impeached years ago.

Trump is for all the people that are fed up with Obama, his party and how he is running this nation. Gary you are worried about your grand kids being sacrificed? How do you feel about all our troops in the last seven years that have been wounded and their lives destroyed, and for what? All from a promise when elected said troops will start coming home within six months and that our troops shouldn’t be where they are fighting this unneeded war, and that at one time stated ISIS is of no danger to our nation.

It will go down in history Gary, what a great job this president did and how much he did for the nation and your grand kids.

Bruce Pelkowski Peru

ThankÊ youÊ forÊ libraryÊ support

To the Editor: The Elizabethtown Library, like all nonprofits, relies on the support of the public it serves. How fortunate that over the years this library has enjoyed the support of your local elected officials, of helpful volunteers, of a small, dedicated staff, and, essentially, of you, the public.

Your support of the library was evident again in our annual appeal. Even in these trying economic times our library exceeded its goal. For that we thank you.

Your volunteer board and your library director hold ourselves accountable that every penny you have entrusted to us will be well and wisely spent.

David Downs Library Board Secretary

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GenerosityÊ goesÊ aÊ longÊ way

To the Editor: It is truly amazing how generous so many people and organizations are in the weeks leading up to Christmas. It is equally amazing how many struggling North Country children and families benefit from this spirit of giving. Under the magical direction of our own Cheri Reynolds, social services staff work hard to keep up with the massive influx of donations of toys and clothing and emergency fund money, spending extra time coordinating, receiving, wrapping, delivering bags of gifts for families and kids who would otherwise feel the sting of very “un-special” holidays.

On behalf of the magic of the season, we wish to thank the following individuals and organizations: Adirondack Health Institute staff, St. Elizabeth’s Church family, St. Phillip Neri’s Church family, NYS DEC staff, Cedar Run Bakery and customers, Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union, Elizabethown Thrift Store, Whiteface Lodge and customers, Marine Toy Train, Zone 3 (Lewis) New York State Police, Alan and Jackie Stokes and many, many county employees from virtually all county departments.

John P. O’Neill Commissioner

Arts in Exile From page 1

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The film highlights to Dorjee’s efforts to launch a large-scale Festival of Tibetan Arts and Culture for not only Plattsburgh, but all of the Adirondack region.

“Even though our Tibetan neighbors face an incredible strain as they live outside their homeland, they have turned to the arts as one method to help solve the problems they face with their currently occupied country,” said Paul Larson, documentary producer. “As Tibetans face a sad situation an unexpectedly uplifting story emerges in this film.”

Tibet has had various stages of autonomy throughout its history. In 1950, shortly after the Chinese Civil War, the People’s Republic China incorporated into their territory as an autonomous province, a status that continues today.

TIBETAN FESTIVAL The month-long Festival of Tibetan Arts and Culture gave community members an opportunity to immerse themselves in Tibetan culture by participating in demonstrations, musical performances, lectures and ceremonies.

Tashi Rapten, who trained in traditional Tibetan medicine, not only held a public lecture on that subject, but gave private health consultations to curious community members.

Tibetan Tamdin gave musical performances of contemporary Tibetan music and made temporary tattoos for children and permanent ones for adults.

“We wanted the kids and adults of the region to have an experience that involved another culture,” said Janine Scherline, director of development at Mountain Lake PBS, in a previous interview. “It may seem like we have a small Tibetan community, and we do, but their influence is all around us.”

MOUNTAIN LAKE MANDALA The mural came to be by the hands of local artist Sue Young and approximately 500 community members, who made exactly 3,480 mosaic tiles.

After months of planning, researching and creating, the mural was unveiled Sept. 25 not as a mural, but as a mandala -- specifically, the Mountain Lake Mandala.

“A mandala is never created for an individual but for everyone and that is exactly what we did here,” Tenzin said in a previous interview.

“This mandala will be on this wall for years to come and everyone who passes by will benefit from its beauty.”

FILM CREDITS Although Larson produced the film, he couldn’t of done it, he said, without the help of Mountain Lake PBS team and others outside of the station.

Director of Photography Daniel McCullum captured images of arts, performances and the everyday lives of local Tibetans.

Larson and Editor Michael Hanson collaborated on how to put those images into what, they believe, is a well structured story.

Larson also worked closely with people from the Strand Center for the Arts, SUNY Plattsburgh, Adirondack Center for Tibet Adirondack Youth Orchestra and Plattsburgh Renewal Project on various elements of this production.

“We created this film because we saw an unique opportunity to document an extremely rare arts festival that our Tibetan neighbors in Plattsburgh have helped organize four times,” Larson said. “We really wanted to show how the people of a small community are connected to the wider world.”

“Arts in Exile: Tibetan Treasures in Small Town America” will premiere Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. in the Strand Theatre. The screening is free and open to the public. The producer, along with the Festival of Tibetan Arts of the Adirondack Coast partners, will be in attendance for a brief question and answer session after the film. The film’s broadcast premiere on Mountain Lake PBS will be Thursday, Jan. 21 at 9 p.m. Learn more about the program and view the trailer at mountainlake.org/programs/ arts-in-exile.

Little Bits Squeal like a pig Gordie Little

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y mother often scolded me by saying, “Your bedroom looks like a pigsty. Clean it up.” I pondered that last Sunday after a hearty breakfast of bacon and eggs.

My thoughts are often connected in strange sequences and this was no exception: Bacon— pigs—pigsty. Pigs have been part of my long life and perhaps of yours. My mother used a lot of those “pig” expressions. When I stop to think about it, so do I. For example, I have been accused of buying many “pigs in a poke” where the poke was a bag hiding the pig.

Many more “pig” sayings flooded my mind: “Happy as a pig in clover” (or in something else); “Squeal like a stuck pig;” or “Lipstick on a pig”. Some of us are old enough to remember the “Bay of Pigs.” President Harry S. Truman once said, “Why, this fellow don’t know any more about politics than a pig knows about Sunday.”

Robert Heinlein said: “Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and annoys the pig.” A similar quote was attributed to humorist Will Rogers. Kaye and I can also intone the old nursery rhyme ditty, “Tom Tom, the piper’s son, stole a pig and away he run.” Isn’t amazing how those words stay with us through the years?

I have no idea who originated the following: “The only part of a pig you can’t use is his squeal.” I also like the French proverb that reads, “A pig’s tail will never make a good arrow.” One of my dad’s favorites when I told him I was going somewhere that didn’t meet with his approval: “In a pig’s eye you will.” My mother chimed in: “When pigs fly.”

Who among us didn’t have a piggy bank? I used my mother’s kitchen knife in the slot to get coins out. My parents and your parents played a game with our tiny toes when we were babies: “This little piggy went to market; this little piggy stayed home...”

There was a pig farm nearby when we moved to Morrisonville.

The odor assailed us as we walked by on a summer day. I have always been known to “pig out” or “eat like pig” at meals. That’s why I’m “as fat as a pig”.

I know what a pig’s insides look like from butchering on the farm as a teenager and college lab dissections. I can never forget the pungent smell of formaldehyde.

Jonathon Swift’s old adage about not being able to make a silk purse from a sow’s ear proved to be a challenge for industrialist Arthur D. Little (no relation) in the 1920s. He used technology to do just that. I often wonder where that comely purse is today.

Come on. Admit it. You thought of the movie “Deliverance” when I mentioned that phrase about “squealing like a stuck pig.” I thought so.

Columnist Gordie Little may be reached at gordie@suncommunitynews.com.

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EYE ON THE ARTS

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the Arts in Plattsburgh will be showing Disney-Pixar’s “Ratatouille” on Jan. 17. The movie starts at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $7 for adults and $5 for children. For more information, call The Strand at 518-563-1604.

henever I travel southward, passing the state line and making my way to a warmer part of the country, an inevitable question follows: What do you do in the wintertime� In the South, they undoubtedly see photos of us with tiny mountains of snow on our cars and wonder, rightfully so, whether we are able to have any fun at this time of year: When the temperature drops and you see your breath in the air, what do you do up there� Well…

Pictured at right: Saturday, Jan. 16 at noon, the Long Lake Winter Carnival will be held at Mt. Sabattis Recreation Center in Long Lake. Events begin with a bonfire, snowmobile parade, coronation of the King and Queen and the first stop on the awardwinning Adirondack Cardboard Sled Racing Circuit.

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This week, Alex Smith, Christina Nori and Joe Ferris will perform at the ROTA Studio and Gallery on Bridge Street in Plattsburgh. Alex Smith, the headliner of this singer-songwriter showcase, has been praised by NCPR as a “talented and impressive young songwriter, singer and musician.” Doors open at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 15, music starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are on a $3-10 sliding scale.

What’s going on in the Middle East? Find out more about the complex situation overseas in this free discussion led by Pakistani-American Zahira Hussain and Afghani-American Michael Parwana. On Jan. 15, they will examine the background and evolution of current events in the Middle East.

The event will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation on Weeks Road in Queensbury. 7-9 p.m.

The Adirondack Film Society Screening Series Version 2.0 continues at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts. On Jan. 15-16, The AFS will screen “Mistress America,” a witty new comedy about what it means today to be young, gifted and female — and to pursue your dreams in New York City. “Mistress America” was recently hailed by The New Yorker as “a work of brilliant writing, one of the most exquisite of recent screenplays.” The LPCA is located at 17 Algonquin Drive. Tickets for “Mistress America” are $7. For more information or to make a reservation, call 518-523-2512 or visit lakeplacidarts.org.

Also slated for Lake Placid: On Jan. 16, Sean Harley of Trench Town Oddities will take the stage at Smoke Signals. Harley has previously played with popular bands like Sum41, April Wine, L.A. Guns and Voivod, and his music is heavily influenced by a wide spectrum of artists, ranging from City and Colour to Green Day and Tool. Show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are free.

From Jan. 16 to April 3, the Hyde Collection in Glens Falls will display a special collection of Norman Rockwell pieces. The exhibition traces Rockwell’s artistic transformation from a painter of people and life’s small but extraordinary moments, to a powerful visual commentator who united America around such core national values as democracy, freedom and justice.

Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 12 to 5 p.m. General admission is $15.

The 20th Adirondack Mountaineering Fest presents Nick Bullock’s “It Takes A Big Dog” on Jan. 17. The talk will feature stories of Bullock’s climbing adventures in various locales around the world, including the Canadian Rockies, Chamonix and Scotland. The event is being held at Keene Arts on Rte. 78 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. Call 518-576-2281 to pre-register, or visit mountaineer.com/mountainfest.

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... OR BRAVE THE COLD It’s time again for Long Lake’s Winter Carnival. This year, festivities include a Moonlighters Snowmobile Parade, the infamous Cardboard Box Sled Derby down Mt. Sabattis, a snowshoe relay, snowball golf and many other fun winter events throughout the day. The Long Lake Fire Department will be serving food. The Winter Carnival begins at 12 p.m.

Admission is free. Call 518-624-3017 for more information.

The Essex County Fairgrounds in Westport will host the NCSPCA’s Snowmobile Rally on Jan. 16.

There will be food, prizes and adoptable animals.

Many fun family-friendly activities will be offered, including face painting with Merriloons the Clown and a performance by Malynda Lobdell. There will be a 1971 MOTO-SKI CADET to be raffled. Tickets are $5 each, or 3 for $10. The rally will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Gore Mountain in North Creek will light up the night on Jan. 17 with a “Torchlight Parade and Firework Spectacular.” Snacks and drinks will be available from the Open Pit Grille.

Live entertainment at the Tannery Pub will follow the fireworks. Admission is free.

And really, that’s all there is to it: just like everywhere else, we either embrace our surroundings or wait until they improve. Which one we choose is entirely up to us.

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Port Henry community responds to toy theft Local community goes above and beyond

By Mikaela Foster

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PORT HENRY — When the Grinch stole Christmas in Port Henry for one little boy, the community came together in a big way.

Last month, someone stole 18-month-old Trystan Maness’ brand new Power Wheels Go Kart off his family’s front porch.

Trystan’s parents, Tara Vilardo and Jeff Maness, posted the news on Facebook not just in hopes of the toy being returned, but also to discourage more theft from occurring to other children.

Since the initial Facebook post, the news spread, the community took action and people went above and beyond to replace the stolen toy.

First, an online fundraising account was started. Overnight, a couple hundred dollars were donated.

But it didn’t stop there.

Ron Nezbitt, Jr., the vice president of the Port Henry Volunteer Fire Department, inspired his fire department and members of the community to raise money throughout the local area. He and local restaurant owner, Laura Muniz, made collection jars and placed them at various businesses.

Muniz said she was amazed at the response.

“People really stepped up in this town,” she said. Even folks all the way from Plattsburg were making donations.

Roughly $400 was donated: enough so that they were able to replace the stolen toy by purchasing Trystan his very first “truck”: a Ford F-150, blue, Power Wheels pickup truck with a working FM radio. The new truck is too big for Trystan to drive right now, but he loves it and his 9-year-old sister, Teagyn, enjoys driving him around in it.

But the generosity continued.

Vilardo said the day after they bought the new truck, a small Power Wheels car came in the mail from someone who wished to stay anonymous.

She also said there was money left over after purchasing the new toy that they hope to put towards a locking shed to keep the truck in (since they don’t have a garage).

Vilardo said she is still in awe of what the community did.

“It’s incredible how small communities come together,” she said.

Vilardo also said if funds continue to come in for the Power Wheels, they hope to donate them to a local family in need.

The couple added they wanted to thank the many people who contributed to their son’s joy.

Pictured above: Trystan Maness has a blast sitting in the driver seat of his new Ford F-150 Power Wheels truck. His parents would like to thank the many people who went above and beyond to replace his stolen Christmas toy.

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Upper Jay’s Family Room Beloved weekly event series continues this month at the Upper Jay Art Center

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UPPER JAY — It’s Sunday afternoon. A frigid wind brushes snow from the bare branches of maple trees overlooking the Ausable River.

Just a few steps away from the riverbank, a weathered building sits with a sign, Upper Jay Upholstery.

The nondescript building is the sort of grey, boxy structure that one passes by and accepts as belonging there without much thought. It blends into the scenery.

The Recovery Lounge, also known as the Upper Jay Art Center, has become something of a cultural epicenter in recent years.

Every Sunday, the lounge crackles to life with its January Jams event series, a platform for amateur creatives.

Once you pass through the threshold, wild eccentricity reigns supreme.

The interior is reminiscent of an antique shop – perhaps because it once was one. Colorful posters adorn the walls, an array of quirky vintage furniture dot the interior and strings of Christmas lights dangle from the ceiling.

The diversity of the décor, coupled with the building’s history as a factory and upholstery shop, creates a strong DIY atmosphere.

The overall effect is that of a trendy hangout. It’s hip while still retaining a calming, homey vibe.

The event series itself is much the same: cool, accessible, eccentric and welcoming all at once.

Behind the series are Scott and Byron Renderer.

Scott, who is now artistic director of the center, is a profes-

The Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union (TFCU) has again celebrated the Christmas season by hanging three giant six-foot tall, toy-filled Christmas stockings in their three branch locations and allowing members to register their child or grandchild for a chance to win.

The drawings took place Dec. 16 and the winners were; Gracey O’Hara at the Ticonderoga office, Arianna Martin at the Elizabethtown Branch and Dawson Anderson at the Port Henry branch. Dawson Anderson wrapped and generously donated the individual toys from his stocking to a toy drive in Moriah.

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sional actor who worked with the avant-garde Wooster Group in downtown New York City. Byron is a furniture upholsterer, musician and artist. Together, they carefully carved out the space that would eventually offer the North Country a respite from both the cold and the mundane.

“Spirits run high,” said artistic director Scott Renderer.

“Many who sign up have never played in front of an audience.

There are also seasoned professionals. It’s a great mix. It really brings the community together through the art of song.”

These showcase-style open mic nights are held every Sunday during the month of January.

The Recovery Lounge encourages musicians of all ages and skill levels to participate. The goal, says Renderer, is to promote an environment where performers “are applauded for their courage to get up and do their thing.”

Participants come from all backgrounds, age groups and levels of musicianship. Each receives a smattering of applause.

Whether a singer’s voice wavers or the guitar is a little out of tune, the crowd seems to feel that performing still takes guts, especially when your neighbors are sitting in the audience.

“My husband, Drew, and I have been part of the January Jams since the beginning,” said Annie Stoltie Sprague, a repeat performer and an audience favorite. “We’ve brought our kids there since they were babies.”

Sprague says the Recovery Lounge is kind of like a community family room: “It’s a safe, comfortable place to make music, to play what you love for people who know you and support you and won’t judge you,” she said. “But it’s also a safe, comfortable place just to socialize, to be with your neighbors, to catch up.”

With such overwhelming positivity, it’s no surprise that the Jams have become increasingly popular with every year, prompting some performers to travel from as far away as Malone just to attend.

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January Jams is now underway at the Upper Jay Art Center. The popular weekly event series sees amateur musicians from across the region gather Sundays to melt the winter gloom.

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perience,” said singer-songwriter Stan Oliva, who frequents the series every year. “My favorite thing is listening to a new, raw artist trying their best to present their musical ideas. And as a singer songwriter, the Recovery Lounge offers a wonderful space to showcase new songs I am working on.”

Musicians are asked to play no more than three songs each.

The songs tend to stay within the realm of folk, country and bluegrass, though repeat attendees may recall some notable deviations.

“The afternoon starts slow and builds to a full house of noise,” said Renderer.

As the day progresses, more and more people file in. Coats are shed, stray snowflakes are brushed away and chairs are carefully picked. Friends, neighbors, coworkers and strangers arrive, mingle and settle down to listen together.

As snow drifts by outside the windows, inside the Recovery Lounge, all is warm. Often times the shows end with a jam session where anyone can get up and join the mix. “I think most people walk away feeling energized and thankful for an opportunity to interact with their fellow Adirondackers, who they may or may not know,” said Renderer. “It’s friendly and entertaining and there is often some very good live music.”

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Students get down and dirty with archaeology

By Teah Dowling

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CHAMPLAIN — Local students got dirty excavating artifacts and learned how to preserve, research and interpret those items from an early 19th century archaeological site in November.

The Samuel de Champlain History Center, SUNY Plattsburgh anthropology department and Champlain received nearly $25,000 from the 2015 Champlain Valley National Heritage Local Heritage Grants Program to provide experiential learning opportunities for local students.

“As soon as we got the grant,” said Jan McCormick, museum curator and educator at the Samuel de Champlain History Center, “we were in the dirt.”

Around 40 students participated in this excursion — 20 homeschoolers and 20 in-schoolers from all over Clinton County ages 8 and up — and discovered a variety of artifacts from sewing accessories and meat bones to the structure of the cabin in which the family once resided in.

Throughout the project, students worked closely with McCormick and Andrew Black, SUNY Plattsburgh adjunct professor and professional archaeologist, not only to find artifacts, but research and analyze them at the anthropology lab on campus and assist to create two interactive panels.

DIGGING TO HISTORY Black first discovered the site in 1998 in the back pasture of a farm he purchased. He discovered traces and bits of old rubbish such as broken dishes, brick fragments and nails.

In 1999 and 2000, Black conducted preliminary excavations in a few parts of the site with student volunteers from SUNY Potsdam and SUNY Plattsburgh when they discovered artifacts and a small portion of a buried drain made out of wood.

Analysis of the material revealed that the site was once a small family farmstead dating back to the early 1800s when an increased wave of immigrants arrived from New England and Canada.

When Black began teaching part time at SUNY Plattsburgh in 2011, an opportunity arose to continue excavating the site.

Over the seasons of returning to the site, the group found remnants of an old cabin, along with bones from a variety of domestic and wild animals, including pigs, sheep, cows, chickens, geese and deer.

The owner of the lot is still yet to be determined since property deeds are very hard to find before the 1840s.

There’s still much to be discovered, Black said, and he intends to do it with the help of students.

“By experiencing, students develop an appreciation of local history,” he said. “There’s a wealth of valuable history in Champlain Valley and we hope to get the next generation interested in our history.”

NEW INTERACTIVE PANELS The last steps students had to endure was creating proper exhibit labels based on their findings and helping design the two interactive panels.

“Settlers of Champlain Valley: Lost and Found” will be tempo-

AuSable Valley students washed artifacts they discovered from the Coopersville site.

rarily installed at both the Samuel de Champlain History Center and SUNY Plattsburgh.

In the summer, McCormick said, the exhibits might move to other locations, such as the Coopersville School House and the Clinton County Historical Association and Museum.

McCormick said she hopes the panels will be finished by the end of January.

Once the panels are completed, Black and McCormick plan on

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hosting a presentation, either in late January or early February, on what the students discovered and learned.

“It’s important for kids to be hands-on and doing the analysis and research themselves instead of being told,” McCormick said.

“They did such a good job.”

For more information about this project or what’s yet to come, contact Celine Paquette at the Samuel de Champlain History Center at 518-298-1609.

OBITUARIES

DouglasÊ DeaneÊ Peden June 5, 1933 – October 30, 2015

ESSEX — Born in Ann-Arbor Michigan, the son of Douglas Tillotson Peden and Beatrice Harrington (Peden). He graduated from Ann-Arbor high school in 1951. There he was on the varsity football team and played golf. His athletic pursuits would continue for the rest of his life. He took several awards as a champion body builder, including Mr. Michigan in 1957. He took up distance running in the 1970’s and ran marathons in diverse locations; Lake Placid, Boston, and Athens Greece among them.

Chess was among his diverse intellectual pursuits. He was awarded as ‘Noon Hour Champ’ by the Edison Chess Club in 1961.

He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1956 with a Bachelor of Science in engineering, specializing in aeronautical engineering. In 1957 he began a five year stint at Atomic Power and Development Associates as a researcher in the then new industry. In the early 1960’s he abandoned the engineering field to take up fine art. He was given special status at the University of Colorado and was awarded a Master of Fine Arts there in 1965. He began his arts career as an instructor there and then at Nebraska Wesleyan University while developing his signature style as a fine artist. He married Janice Dale Lewis in 1959.

In 1970 he and his young family moved to Essex, New York. He began to restore the house that remains with the family today. He took odd jobs as a carpenter and a painter. His wife opened a small restaurant, The Victualer, which was eventually moved into the house which, by then, had been creatively converted. Doug continued his artistic pursuits; eventually falling in with family friends Bates and Isabel Lowry who had begun an international architectural heritage organization: The Dunlap Society. Using a lifelong interest in photography and film Doug started a photo processing facility whereby much of the documentation required by the Dunlap Society was produced. Together with his wife, photo documentation was produced for Essex Community Heritage Organization (ECHO) as well. He ‘moonlighted’ instructing various arts disciplines at local educational institutions.

He became increasingly involved in the Essex Community Church after the death of his wife in 1998. He was also known as part of “The Essex Shoveling Team”, volunteering his time clearing walks for residents during the winter months. He continued to produce in his later years introducing the novel concepts of Wave Space Art/Mathematics and Gridfield Geometry. He lectured internationally on this melding of art and science. His work is published in books and journals as well as on the internet. He dabbled in music and poetry as well. He moved to Willsboro, New York in 2012 wanting only his “books and a little peace”. He was an avid reader, a philosopher, and was working tirelessly on his beloved studies until the day he died. He is survived by a sister, Jacqueline McCarthy of Silver Spring, MD, her family remaining, a daughter, Kristen Peden of Essex, NY; her three children, and a son, Michael Peden of Willsboro, NY. The man who painted music was 82 years old. A June 2016 memorial service in Essex is planned.

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he Social Center, together with North Wind Tours, presents our annual spring day trip to Proctors Theater in Schenectady on Sunday, May 15. We are excited to see the touring Broadway production of Once, winner of eight Tony awards. Please see our website or contact the Center for details.

The trip is already over halfway full, so do not wait to reserve your spot.

Writers Group will begin meeting every other Tuesday at 1 p.m. beginning Jan. 19.

Do not be shy-- the group is open to all skill levels, ages, and interests. Writing or sharing writing with the group is not required, just an enjoyment of learning about writing and offering encouragement to writers. For those who are (or want to be) writers, it is an opportunity to get feedback, meet other writers, improve your skills, and learn more about publishing.

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her 4:15 yoga class. The continuation of this class will be based on turnout – do not wait to start coming if it is a time that works well for you.

Kye Smith offers Wednesday night Zumba on Jan. 20 at 5:15 p.m. and a new class at 6:30 p.m. called Boot Camp! Boot Camp is a 30-minute session of intense interval strength training using body weight-bearing exercises.

Class is only $3.

On Thursday, Jan. 21, we offer NCCI Medicaid enrollment help from 9 a.m. to noon. Fitness classes that evening include yoga with Ellen DuBois at 4:15 p.m. and Zumba with Karin DeMuro at 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 22, is Black Light Night for Teen Rec Members and their guests. Teens will prepare with glow face paint, jewelry and décor to get ready for black light Zumba with Kye. All fitness classes are $6 unless otherwise noted.

Teen Rec hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 3 to 6 p.m.; Friday, 3 to 9 p.m.; and Saturday, 2 until 9 p.m.

For more information, visit elizabethtownsocialcenter.org or call 873-6408.

LIL’ WINNER: Aidan McCaffrey, 8, won the costume contest at the premiere of the new Star Wars film, the Force Awakens, at Cumberland 12 Cinemas in Plattsburgh Dec. 17. McCaffrey won a set of Star Wars glasses and four movie tickets. He loved the movie, said his mother, Aurora.

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he North Country SCPA would like to let you know that we now collecting your returnable bottles and cans right here at the shelter in our designated bin! What a great way to donate to the care of our furry friends, and when you stop by to donate, why not take a few minutes to visit our many adoptable animals? Every nickel adds up... Even a small donation is greatly appreciated!

Our featured pet this week is Snowflake, a black-and-white Domestic Shorthair-mix who showed up as a stray at a home where there was already another cat in residence.

Unfortunately, the person was not able to keep him because her own cat wanted to be kind of his castle and would not accept Snowflake into the home. This handsome fel-

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low arrived at the shelter with an entropion (his eyelid was inverted into his eye) which is very painful. Unfortunately, the only cure for this condition is surgery. Snowflake has had the surgery and is well on his way to recovery. Without the constant pain in his eye, he is such a happy guy and he is really starting to show his playful side. We believe he is just over a year old-he still has plenty of kittenish energy! Snowflake seems to get along well with most other cats and we believe he would also do well in a home with a gentle dog. If you are looking for a feline with a zest for life and an upbeat personality, you just can’t do better than this big guy.

Why not stop by and meet him today?

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still have priority on available seats.

Currently NCHF has a list of about 60 Korean War veterans for the summer flying season, but they are still picking up World War II veterans.

“If anything has come out of this, it’s that I’ve learned a great deal about the Korean War and the veterans,” said Finnegan. “Those guys did what they were asked just like the guys in World War II.” The director called it “a shame” that the public perception is different.

“They both did what they were asked, and there should be no difference in how they’re honored,” said Finnegan.

With their May 14 flight already full, and their waiting list growing, NCHF is actively looking for ways to fit more flights into the short summer flying season.

According to National Honor Flight directives, veterans only visit Washington in early and late summer due to the fact that the mid-summer heat in the capital is hard for veterans, some of whom are in their 90s.

One idea is to double-up on the number of planes flying out of Plattsburgh International Airport. Another option is to fly more weekends during the season.

Both options, Finnegan points out, will require more aggressive fundraising. Several events are already in the works in order to keep the planes in the air.

When Finnegan attended the send-off event for the very first Honor Flight in 2013, he was immediately hooked. His Mother LaVerne was a Canadian Army World War II veteran who served in London, and his Father Frank served in the Army Air Corps in China, Burma and India during World War II. At the time, his son Christopher was serving in Afghanistan.

“I went to that first send-off and I knew right then and there that I had to get involved. Bob Evans asked me to come down to the meeting with him. One thing led to another, and they were looking for people to do certain tasks, and here we are,” he said.

For Finnegan, the reaction of the veterans, from the time they’re picked up on the morning of the flight to when they get off the bus back home, is what keeps him coming back.

One veteran in particular, 95-year-old Marine Betty Johns, left her mark on Finnegan after her 2014 flight.

“She gave me a big hug and told me that that was the best day of her life. How can you not want to do that for other people? Plus it goes back to my mother and father — it would have been nice to see them coming down that walk of honor.”

After flying a total of 198 veterans, Finnegan credits all the volunteers who make NCHF tick.

Everyone involved in NCHF are unpaid volunteers, and without the people helping with the day-to-day tasks, from fundraising to beating the bushes looking for more veterans, Honor Flights wouldn’t be possible, he said.

NCHF maintains a web presence on Facebook at New North Country Honor Flight, as well as at nchonorflight.org, where veteran applications are available. They are also working with SUNY Plattsburgh’s public relations class on fundraising ideas.

“We’re on a good path,” says Finnegan. “If it ain’t broke, you don’t have to fix it.”

Grange to offer play gym WHALLONSBURG — A six-week indoor play gym for children ages birth through six will begin Saturday, Jan. 23, at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall from 9:30 a.m. to noon. This is free of charge, with donations accepted. The play gym program is coordinated by Gregg Van Deusen.

Families are welcome to come for any amount of time, or to stay for the duration. The program will continue for six Saturdays and end Saturday, Feb. 27.

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Seton Catholic pulls even with Keene in MVAC girls hoops

By Keith Lobdell

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PLATTSBURGH— The opening to the second half of the Mountain and Valley Athletic Conference’s season pitted the top girls teams in Div. I against each other.

Keene, who had taken the early pole with a season-opening win against Seton Catholic in December, were returned the favor Jan. 6, as the Lady Knights fought back from the first quarter deficit to pull into a tie with the Beavers with a 38-35 win.

“It was a good win for us,” Seton Catholic coach Donna Dixon said after the game. “It was good to play a strong team like Keene and we were able to make plays late.”

The two teams headed into the fourth quarter tied, 29-29, with Gretchen Zalis and Madison Gifford exchanging baskets to keep the game level at 31-31.

After Zalis scored to give Seton a 33-31 lead, Hanna Whitney connected on a long three-pointer to give the Beavers their last lead of the game at 34-33.

With 1:38 left, Zalis was able to collect and offensive rebound and convert the basket for a 35-34 lead. about 40 seconds later, Sam Bashaw scored her final three points of the

Seton Catholic’s Hailey moore goes up for a shot between Keene defenders Marta Padura and Elaina Smith.

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game on a baseline jumper for a 38-34 advantage, only cut into by a Whitney free throw.

“I thought we played very well,” Keene head coach Brian

LaVallee said. “We were playing without Elly Smith (finger) and Elaina Smith fouled out in the fourth quarter. We played a tough game and, honestly, stayed with them better than I thought we were going to.”

The Beavers opened the game with a 16-10 lead, also holding the halftime advantage at 22-16, which was quickly erased as the Knights started the third quarter on a 12-0 run before Keene responded by ending the quarter on a 5-1 run to tie the game heading into the final minutes.

Zalis ended the game with 13 points to go with 12 rebounds, while Bashaw finished with 7 points and four assists.

Cailene Allen and Hailey Moore each added six points, with Nicole Bullock scoring 4 and Olivia Nachbauer 2.

For the Beavers, Whitney scored 10 of her game-high 20 points in the opening eight minutes of play, while Marta Padura made her first varsity start, scoring 8 points to go with an equal amount of rebounds, seven on the offensive glass.

Elaina Smith finished with 3 points and 11 rebounds, while Cailtyn Lopez and Gifford each scored 2 points.

Keene was unable to take advantage of their trips to the foul line, shooting 1-of-11 from the charity stripe, while Seton Catholic went 5-for-8 in their free throws.

The two teams currently share the top spot in the MVAC Div. I standings with 7-1 divisional records.

Willsboro hoops teams sweep Wells in MVAC games BoysÊ bowlingÊ

AVCS 7, Beekmantown 3 PLATTSBURGH — Tyler Atkins had games of 245 and 259 en route to a 681 series, leading the Patriots past the Eagles Jan. 11.

Brandon Ano added three games of 200-plus bowling (209227-229) for a 665 series for the Patriots, while Dylan Seymour had a 595 series for the Eagles which featured games of 210 and 214.

Moriah 10, Willsboro 0 WILLSBORO — The Vikings swept the Warriors for a CVAC bowling victory Jan. 11.

Tanner Conley had a 190 high game as part of a 497 series, while Toot Whalen matched with a 190 high game but totaled a 489 triple.

Cole Pierce had a 492 series for the Warriors, with a top 10-frame score of 172.

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Beekmantown 4, AVCS 0 PLATTSBURGH — Cheyenne Reeves rolled a match high 268 high game as part of a 623 triple as the Lady Eagles defeated the Lady Patriots Jan. 11.

Katelynn Miller had the top series for the Patriots at 460 with a 161 high game.

Willsboro 4, Moriah 0

Moore 5, Kelsea Hulbert 3 and Olivia Nauchbauer 2.

Trina Bigelow scored 10 points for the Warriors while Shania Lincoln and Taylor Bigelow scored 6, Payton Gough 4 and Kaitlyn Wilkins 2.

Keene 57, Lake Placid 41 KEENE VALLEY — The Keene varsity girls basketball team outscored the Lady Blue Bombers 35-15 in the second half, clamping down for a 19-2 fourth quarter to earn a win Jan. 11.

Elaina Smith led the Beavers with 22 points, while Hanna Whitney added 18, Caityn Lopz 6, Marta Padura 6 and Madison Gifford 5.

Cameron Shipman scored 14 points for the Blue Bombers, while Maria Paola added 7, Isabella Reid 6, Lauren Rossi 6, Graci Daby 4, Camille Craig 2 and Ainhea Irazabal 2.

Westport 56, ELCS 19 WESTPORT — A 25-4 third quarter gave the Lady Eagles all the breathing room they would need in a victory over the Lady Lions Jan. 11.

Hannah Schwoebel led the Eagles with 19 points, while Chloe Mitchell added 10, Ellie Storey 8, Taylor Gough 6, Lizzie Stephens 4, Kaleigh LaMotte 2 and Malynda Lobdell 2.

The game also marked the first varsity points for Abby Mero (3) and exchange student Sarah Schmoelz (2).

Myra Adams paced the Lions with 9 points before leaving the game with an ankle injury, while Sierra Jacques added 6, Abigaile Cassavaugh 2 and Faith Bona 2.

Willsboro 41, Wells 14

WILLSBORO — Kayla Gay led the Lady Warriors to a victory against the Lady Vikings Jan. 11 with a 536 series and 192 high game.

Hailey Morgan rolled a 144 high game as part of a 405 series for the Vikings.

WILLSBORO — A 19-3 third quarter run broke open a tight, then low-scoring game as the Lady Warriors scored a inter-division MVAC win over Wells Jan. 8.

Payton Gough scored 14 points to lead the Warriors, while Taylor Bigelow scored 8, Trina Bigelow 7, Sheila Wilkins 6, Darienn Sweatt 2, Savannah Bronson 2 and Kaitlin Shaw 2.

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Hammond 61, AVCS 49

NCCS 68, AVCS 49

CHAMPLAIN — Kayla Carder recorded a double-double as the Lady Cougars defeated the Lady Patriots Jan. 11.

Carder had 26 points with 17 rebounds to pace the Cougars, while Emily Sample added 11 points, Peyton Sample 10, Abbie Sample 9, Shaylyn Rowe 7, Valerie Simmons 2, Karen Duffy 2, Katelyn Southwick 1 and Natalie Boulerice 1.

Madison McCabe paced the Patriots with 12 points as Kourtney Keenan scored 9, Vanessa Garrow 8, Tressa Loreman 6, Hannah Greenley 3, Leah Shay 3, Nia Blaise 2 and Emily McDonald 2.

Seton Catholic 46, Willsboro 28 WILLSBORO — The Lady Knights outscored the Lady Warriors 30-12 in the second half to earn a victory Jan. 11.

Sam Bashaw led the Knights with 10 points, while Gretchen Zalis added 9, Caillene Allen 9, Nicole Bullock 8, Hailey

CANTON — Leading at halftime, the Lady Patriots fell victim to a 36-17 second half run by Hammond Jan. 9.

Madison McCabe scored 24 points in the loss, while Sydney Snow added 8, Kourtney Keenan 6, Vanessa Garrow 6, Tressa Loreman 3 and Emily McDonald 2.

Willsboro 53, Chazy 26 CHAZY — Payton Gough scored 18 points as the Lady Warriors scored a victory against the Lady Eagles Jan. 7.

Taylor Bigelow added 13 points, while Trina Bigelow scored 12, Sheila Wilkins 4, Kaitlyn Wilkins 2, Alex Bliss 2 and Shania Lincoln 2.

Lindsey Gilmore and Lydia West each scored 6 points for the Eagles, while Bailey Pepper scored 5. Hannah Booth, Sarah Genier, Sara Burliss and Mikayle Douglas each scored 2 points, while Taylor Stalker scored 1.

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Keene 62, Minerva/Newcomb 29 KEENE VALLEY — The Beavers used a 19-8 furst quarter run to defeat the Mountaineers Jan. 8.

Azriel Finsterer scored 17 points for the Beavers, while Damion Brown scored 16, Justin Haverlick 9, Josh Baldwin 8, Antonio Finsterer 6, Tom Palen 2, Lucas Isham 2 and Noah Haverlick 2.

Drew Deshetsky scored 11 points for the Mountaineers, while Caleb Winter had 8.

Willsboro 51, Wells 37 LAKE PLACID — Sean Lincoln scored 18 of his fame high 25 points in the second half as the Warriors cruised past the top team in Div. II of the MVAC Jan. 8.

Zach Pierson scored 9 points in the win, while Jesse Hearn scored 7, Lucas Cross 4, Warren Jackson 4 and Trevor Bigelow 2.

AVCS 58, NCCS 52 CLINTONVILLE — Kobe Parrow scored 22 points as the Patriots got past the Cougars Jan. 7.

Alex Knapp added 18 points in the win, while Joel Martineau added 8, Brandon Snow 5, Lucas Perez 4 and Landon Shay 1.

Rylee Hollister scored 22 points to lead the Cougars, with Melik McCleod scoring 15, Nicholas Duffy 10, Jacob Mossey 3 and Devin McManus 2.

Seton Catholic 57, ELCS 43 PLATTSBURGH — Kevin Murray scored 17 points as the Knights defeated the Lions Jan. 6.

For the Lions, Sam Huttig scored 12 points, while Colden Blades added 8, Joel Morris 6, Thomas Celotti 6, Trevor Brooks 5, Koby Rider 4 and Anthony Celotti 2.

Westport 51, Lake Placid 22 WESTPORT —With a 39-4 halftime lead, the Eagles made quick work of the Blue Bombers Jan. 6.

Anderson Gay led the Eagles with 17 points, while Sam Napper scored 9, Carter Storey 7, Thomas Mero 6, Briar Christian 4, Eddie Westercamp 3, Wyatt Gough 3 and Schylar Kurth 2.

Max Menkel was the leading scorer for the Bombers with 8 points, while Mike Morelli scored 5, Stuart Baird 4, Cody Velenze 3 and Jarell Paul 2.

Keene 56, Chazy 29 KEENE VALLEY — Damian Brown scored 18 points as the Beavers jumped ahead early and cruised past the Eagles Jan. 6.

Josh Baldwin added 13 points for Keene, while Justin Haverlick scored 7, Antonio Finsterer 6, Azriel Finsterer 5, Tom Palen 4, Lucas Isham 2 and Kyle Shambo 1.

Brice Panetta had 8 points for the Eagles.

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data from the U.S. Census, recreational fishing has a $115 billion annual economic impact on the U.S. economy and supports close to a million domestic jobs.

4-H Adirondack Guide Program The Warren County Cornell Cooperative will be hosting an introductory session at the CCE Education Center Thursday, Feb. 5 for local youth that are interested in participating in the Adirondack Guide training program. The event will begin 6:30 p.m.

The program will provide participants with an opportunity to develop the required skills, knowledge and certification that are required to achieve a NYS Guides License. Featuring outings, camping trips, classes, and community service; the program will also include sessions on Search and Rescue, First Aid, Land Navigation and incident command procedures that will be used for locating individuals lost or injured within the Adirondacks. This program will be required of all new and current guides.

Youth must be age 12 by the time of the first camping trip in May and must be enrolled in 4-H within New York. Required future trips for those that choose to participate have various fees as needed.

Pre-registration is required and can be accomplished by calling 668-4881 or email mlb222@cornell.edu. For questions, call Abby Henderson 668-4881 or email aef225@cornell.edu.

can Sportfishing Association.

The recently released report provides evidence that fishing attracts people from all walks of life. It also sheds a new light on anglers’ fishing habits and their loyalty to the sport.

What does an affluent, young soccer mom in suburbia have in common with a farmer living along the Appalachians? An urban hipster with a retiree rooted in America’s heartland?

A hectic, young professional with a family living on the outskirts of a metropolitan area with an empty nester who owns a vacation home in a resort area? They’re all anglers!

The report, which sheds new light on a specific core group of anglers, fishing habits and their loyalty to the sport, provides a composite portrait of the average angler They are likely to be over age 45, shop at discount stores, own their own homes and vehicles and are less likely to use computers. They account for 62 percent of all licensed anglers.

More specifically, their common life styles are characterized by self-reliance, a love of outdoor recreation and rural living.

They tend to be oriented around a family lifestyle, although Joe Hackett is a guide and sportsman residing in Ray Brook. some have grown children and others are young professionals with children at home. They are twice as likely to fish as the Contact him at brookside18@adelphia.net. rest of the U.S. population.

Although the stereotypical angler is an older, white male, the current angling population is much more diverse and it includes educated and active empty nesters who choose to work longer to afford a vacation home; semiretirees who’ve paid off their mortgages, have no desire to leave their communities and enjoy a slower pace of life; and well-educated suburbanites who appreciate good food and a healthy lifestyle.

While recreational fishing has sustained the sport across generations as one of the most popular outdoor activities, the tremendous economic benefits that are generated by The Warren County Cornell Cooperative will be hosting an introductory session at the CCE Education Cenrecreational fishing often go ter on Thursday, Feb. 5 for local youth that are interested in participating in the Adirondack guide training unrecognized. According to program.

Notes from the North Woods Joe Hackett

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s the ice fishing season finally gets underway, it may be an appropriate time to unveil the results of recent surveys that examined participation patterns and demographics surrounding outdoor recreation.

A majority of respondents agreed that children simply were not spending enough time outdoors, and the trend is troubling. The problem was more pronounced in metropolitan areas where access to green space is limited, and WiFi is everywhere.

Unfortunately, more than two out of three sportsmen now live in metropolitan areas, where their children grow up less familiar with firearms, or fishing poles, and far removed from daily contact with field and stream. As a result, they are often uncomfortable with the pursuit of game as sport.

While over 75 percent of the nation’s population reportedly support hunting, less than seven percent of the population actually gets out in the field. A profile of those that go afield reveals the hunting population remains primarily male (89 percent), and well educated, middle aged, with 53 percent having attended college. The total number of “sportsmen and women” who hunt or fish is 38 million today, which represents roughly one out of ever five Americans.

However, when it comes to recreational camping, Hispanics currently hold the top spot, and many of the other nonconsumptive sports have realized considerable diversity in recent years.

Although the majority of participants in outdoor pursuits such as angling, camping, biking, hiking and boating have increasingly diversified over the years, hunting remains primarily an older, white man’s sport, with only about six percent of hunters declaring themselves non-white.

Fortunately, angling remains an activity that continues to attract a widely diversified spectrum of the nation’s population as evidenced in a recent report conducted for the Ameri-

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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

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 – 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.

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MINEVILLE – Open Bowling Fridays at the VFW. For more info call 518-942-6514

PLATTSBURGH - Our Lady of Victory 4919 South Catherine St. Wednesday Nights, Doors open at 6:00 with games starting at 7:10 pm.

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.

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KEESEVILLE - VFW #1505 North Country AmVets 1309 Rt. 9 South Sunday, 7pm.

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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

TICONDEROGA - Bingo, Ticonderoga fire house, 6:45 p.m. Doors 5 p.m. Every Thursday.

ALTONA - Ganienkeh Territorial High Stakes Bingo 4 Devil's Den Road 518-236-7099 Wednesdays & Fridays doors open at 5pm Games start at 6:30 pm.

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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.

WHALLONSBURG - Free Play Gym at the Whallonsburg Grange, 1610 NYS Route 22, Saturdays at 9:30 am – Noon. January 24th & 31st., February 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th. All children ages, newborn to 5 with a caregiver are welcome. For more info call 518-963-4170, www.ghegranghall.info CLASSES & WORKSHOPS WILMINGTON - Yoga for the Community Every Sun., 5:30-6:30pm @ Riverstone Wellness, Wilmington, NY. For more info send email to: riverstonewellness@yahoo.com

CHAZY - North Country Regional Blood Donor Center Schedules Community Drive Friday, January 29, Chazy Central Rural School, 11 a.m. To 2 p.m. For More Information Contact: Chris Blake (518) 314-3456 cblake@cvph.org 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.

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 PORT HENRY - North Country Regional Blood Donor Center Schedules Community Drive Monday, January 25, Mountain Lake Services, Noon to 4 p.m. For More Information Contact: Chris Blake (518) 314-3456 cblake@cvph.org

LAKE PLACID – 2015-2016 WIC schedule at the Thomas Shipman Youth Center December 1, January 5, Feb 2, March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6, October 4, November 1, December 6 , 9:30 am - 2:15 PM November 24, December 22, January 26, Feb 23, March 22, April 26, May 24, June 28, July 26, August 23, September 27, October 25, November 22, December 27 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296

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.

WILLSBORO - North Country Regional Blood Donor Center Schedules Community Drive Monday, January 18, Willsboro Fire Department, 4 to 7 p.m. For More Information Contact: Chris Blake (518) 314-3456 cblake@cvph.org

CHAZY – Chazy Public Library Meetings: January 20, 2016, February 24,2016, March 30, 2016, April 27, 2016. Organizational Meeting May 18, 2016.

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 MOOERS - Nutrition Site Watson Senior Housing 2448 Route 11Mooers, NY Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Monday Friday. Tel: (518) 236-5111 SPORTS & RECREATION

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ELIZABETHTOWN – Elizabethtown Thrift Shop will have it's Monthly Meeting Second Monday of Every Month at 7pm @ The Episcopal Parish Hall.

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.

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department.

“It should be a cabinet-level position like all of the departments have,” Beal said.

It’s not a slight, she said, but rather a reminder that the county needs to be in a position to combat the rapid demographic shifts that are currently underway.

In a brief presentation to the Essex County Board of Supervisors, Beal highlighted the county’s graying landscape — nearly one-third of county’s population is projected to be over 65 by 2035 — and the importance of sustainable programs to ensure seniors remain active and engaged in the community.

Beal drew a direct connection between home care for elders and an increase in Medicaid bills.

A New York State Health Foundation-funded study found that the percentage of acute care patients in the Adirondacks discharged to home with home care is 40 percent lower than the state average, Beal said, because home care services may not be available.

Finding solutions to the home health aide workforce shortage will ultimately save local taxpayers from higher Medicaid bills, said Beal.

“Without an adequate home health aide workforce, older adults needing home care support may become institutionalized because they can no longer manage at home.”

The gap already exists: Between January and August 2015, North Country Home Services, the major provider of home care assistance in Essex

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and Franklin counties, had 6,500 hours of “unfilled but authorized” hours of care, said Beal.

“People clearly need the care but are not getting it,” Beal said.

The Lake Placid-based organization, which links volunteers to elders, isn’t worried about specific cuts as much as they are about the county positioning themselves in a way to best tackle the issue, Beal said.

Essex County has a team of nurses as part of their certified home health agency program, a $2.6 million program that has also fallen under lawmaker scrutiny as budgets have tightened.

In November, Essex County announced plans to fold the Office for the Aging (OFA) into the Department of Public Health.

County Manager Dan Palmer said the idea had been batted around for years as part of a broader consolidation plan for the department. Doing so, it was calculated, would free up efficiencies, particularly on the clerical side.

OFA’s former director moved to a new county position at the beginning of the month. An acting director has been appointed. Once the merger plan is approved by the state, and a public hearing is held, that position will become the director of aging services.

The remaining 10 permanent employees will continue to perform their tasks.

Palmer said he expects the process to take place within the next 50 to 60 days.

A reversal is still possible, he said on Monday.

Lawmakers had no questions for Beal following her presen-

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Tom Scozzafava (R-Moriah) said he didn’t anticipate any changes in service as a result of the consolidation.

“If we do see change, we will address that,” Scozzafava said after the meeting.

Beal is not the first to lobby the board on the merger, which was announced last November.

During budget sessions last year, Elizabeth Buysse, a local resident, questioned if the decision would affect the department’s ability to lock in grants and urged the board against the action.

Following Beals’ presentation, Acting Office for the Aging Director Kristy Leerkes briefed lawmakers on the department, but did not mention the consolidation plans.

The department, which has an annual operating budget of $2.6 million, runs 18 programs, including senior meal nutrition delivery, transportation, and caregiver services.

“We have great respect for the office of the aging in Essex County,” said Beal. “This board has established a standard of excellence that we would like them to maintain.”

Essex County Public Health Director Linda Beers did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment before this story went to print on Tuesday.

While the exact details are still being hashed out for the new management position, Essex County Public Health Director Linda Beers said the colloboration between the two departments would likely strengthen the grant application process — not weaken it.

“I do not believe grants would be compromised, and in fact, may allow for broader opportunities,” Beers said.

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D/W/MBEs. that all Amendments are F.A. Proj. M0E1-1810- VN-01/09-01/13/2016Town Hall, 10892 NYS on January 20, 2016 in VN-12/12-01/16/2016incorporated into its bid. The Contractor must 253, Albany, Essex, 6TC-105831 Route 9N, Keene, New the Elizabethtown Town 6TC-102943 comply with the Regula- Greene, To receive notification Rensselaer, Hall at 7:00 PM. York. of Amendments via e- tion relative to non-dis- Saratoga, Warren & Taxpayers have the op- Debra Brooks mail you must submit a crimination in federally- Washington Cos., Bridge tion of paying taxes with Town Clerk request to be placed on assisted programs of the cleaning at various locaTT-01/16/2016-1TCan installment plan with

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