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Freedom of speech?
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A weekend menagerie
Comedy tour descending on Lake Placid
Municipal salt use down with mild winter Savings results in expenditures in other areas By Pete DeMola
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CHESTERFIELD — As the tourism industry cautiously rejoices over the sustained snowpack, municipalities are finding the unpredictable winter is presenting its own set of unique challenges. Salt usage is generally down, a blessing for cash-strapped local governments. In Black Brook, Highway Superintendent Bobby Haywood
estimates the town is down 150 tons over last year. Usage in Moriah has been reduced by about 50 percent, while Chesterfield has used just over a third of what they did last year. Municipalities use a sand-salt mixture to clear roads. The application packs a one-two punch: Salt dissolves ice; the sand improves traction. This season, Chesterfield has used 650 cubic yards of the sand-salt mixture since December. Last year, the figure clocked in at 3,500. “Taxpayers are saving money,” said Chesterfield Highway Superintendent Phil Pray. Pray estimates about $34,000 can be rolled over into other
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The 2016 Saranac Lake Winter Carnival will take place Feb. 5 – 14
SARANAC LAKE — Posters adorn storefront windows, the palace has taken shape, buttons have become an essential part of the winter wardrobe and the village bustles with a sense of purposeful determination: Pete It’s here, carnival season. DeMola Editor The 2016 Saranac Lake Winter Carnival is set for lift-off this weekend. New to the packed 10-day schedule are a pair of events. For the first time, the famed ladies fry pan toss has been opened up to pint-sized participants. The setup and concept are the same, explained DJ Fowler, the event’s organizer. Two groups of little ladies — ages 8 to 12 and 13-17 — will compete to see who can launch a cast-iron pan the furthest. Fowler is hoping for a good turnout on Saturday for the debut installment. Sign-up is from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Riverside Park. After that, Fowler said, “we line ‘em up and start throwing >> Story Continued | pg. 10
expenditures if the town doesn’t need to re-up on salt this season, money that can be used to repair the same equipment that takes a beating during more aggressive winters. However, officials also say discerning savings isn’t an exact science. Mild winters bring rainfall, which then freezes overnight. The cycle results in crews heading out more frequently, often using more salt to keep the roads ice-free. “It’s the little storms that kill you,” said Moriah Highway Superintendent Jamie Wilson. The cycle of rainfall and freezing also puts a higher strain >> Story Continued | pg. 15
NY coffee biz lands Super Bowl commercial Saratoga County’s Death Wish Coffee beat out 15,000 challengers to win the 30-second commercial By Pete DeMola
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The 2016 Saranac Lake Winter Carnival opens Friday, Feb. 5. The popular festival includes two new events this year: the Little Ladies’ Fry Pan Toss and Arctic Golf Build-an-Obstacle Contest. Both are scheduled for Saturday. For more info, visit saranaclakewintercarnival.com. Photo by Teah Dowling
ROUND LAKE — A local small business is set to gain some major national exposure during this year’s Super Bowl. Saratoga County-based Death Wish Coffee won a competition sponsored by software company Intuit, who offered small businesses around the country free advertising space during the big game. Death Wish beat out more than 15,000 small businesses. The 30-second spot is slated to run in the third quarter. The decision was made by Intuit employees and voting >> Story Continued | pg. 13
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Frontier Town buildings to be razed By Pete DeMola
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NORTH HUDSON — Call it the Wild North. The elements have retaken Frontier Town. Since its closure in 1998, the former wild west theme park has moldered into the natural landscape. Many of the decaying wooden buildings have become a safety hazard and need to be demolished, Ron Moore (RNorth Hudson) told the Essex County Board of Supervisors
last month. The lawmaker asked for an estimate on demolition costs for the former restaurant. County Manager Dan Palmer, citing FEMA tear downs, said the county should presume the building requires hazardous waste removal, a factor that will need to be considered in removal costs. Palmer said he’d bring an estimate back to the board. Other buildings should also be examined, Moore said. Tom Scozzafava (R-Moriah) said the buildings have become a “huge” liability for the county. “The county owns them and we’re responsible,” Scozzafava said. “They need to come down before something bad happens.” The board’s ways and means subcommittee unanimously approved the measure. Essex County Vice Chair Randy Preston (I-Wilmington) said the county needs to come up with an action plan for the sprawling parcel. “That should be sooner not later, in my opinion,” Preston said. Essex County owns much of the former park, which is located right off the Northway. Last August, the state supreme court determined the county did not act improperly when it denied a bid at a tax auction in 2014 for the acreage by a late businessman, George Moore. Ron Moore, no relation to George, said he hoped any future usage of the property would benefit the proposed 40-mile multi-use trail system between Minerva, Newcomb, Indian Lake, Long Lake and North Hudson. “I’d like to see it developed in a way that creates jobs for the town,” Moore said. The George Moore estate owns the A-Frame building that anchors the property. (Taxes are paid up on that structure and the building is not subject to demolition talks.) That land, said the North Hudson supervisor, is critical to connecting the existing town trail to the proposed network,
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Some of the decaying buildings on the countyowned parcel have become a safety hazard and need to be demolished, say lawmakers
Several buildings on the Frontier Town property have become a liability and need to be removed, said North Hudson Supervisor Ron Moore. Photo by Pete DeMola
including an access point on Blue Ridge Road. It will ideally provide a parking area for snowmobilers, said Moore, who will be permitted to utilize the trail alongside other participants. The trail, which is expected to be completed by 2022, will see portions open to the public as early as next year, said the DEC, with new segments becoming available for public recreation every year until the completion date. Scozzafava said the county should put it back on the market after negotiating easements with the Moore estate. The location may be attractive for a retail outlet, said the lawmaker. “I think there would be interest if we marketed it properly,” Scozzafava said.
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Concert series aims to expand horizons “Music is love,” says Piano By Nature’s Rose Chancler By Pete DeMola
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ELIZABETHTOWN — When Rose Chancler first moved to the Champlain Valley 12 years ago, she noticed trees, lakes and mountains. But a regular concert series remained elusive, especially in the wintertime, when the sound of snowmobiles was more prevalent than, say, sonatas. The native Texan thought about it: “Maybe this is something I can bring.” The first concert under the Piano By Nature brand was just Chancler performing a solo piano recital. In a harbinger of things to come, the gig contained a dash of experimentalism, an interplay of music and art as a projector beamed images while the pianist played along. Chancler, who attended the Eastman School of Music, reached into her orbit and began plucking out participants: a violinist here, a pianist there — pals who made it and were working as professionals in New York City. And then was people like Volkan Orhon, the double bass virtuoso whom Chancler met at the University of Iowa when he was interviewing for a job. The pair immediately clicked. “I was aghast when I heard him play,” Chancler said. “He plays like a god.” Orhon, of course, landed the job. The duo has been performing together ever since, including last February at the Hand House, the stately brick mansion in Elizabethtown that has become the epicenter for the concert series, which runs from September to June. While Chancler tries to steer clear of stuff that’s too “hairy,” the series is an effort
For the past eight years, Wadhams resident Rose Chancler has been bringing world-class musicians to Elizabethtown as part of the Piano By Nature concert series, which runs from September to June. Don’t ask for a genre: “I have yet to figure out what to call it,” Chancler said. “In the end, it’s all music.” The next installment, featuring Metamusic, is scheduled for Feb. 6-7.
at challenging listeners’ preconceptions of modern music. After all, patterns are the same. Notes are the same. Structure can be the same. But genres are always in flux. The series incorporates elements of a variety of styles — folk, jazz and fusion all vie with more traditional classical elements — to create what Chancler hopes will be a provocative experience. Performers typically meet several days beforehand and engage in a series of gonzostyle rehearsals before pulling the trigger. “Music is love,” said Chancler. “It is a shared experience.” The pianist recently performed in Albany as part of a tribute concert.
A passage went by and it made her giggle — The movement carried hints of August Eberhard Müller, Chopin, Stravinsky and Vivaldi — A fellow performer laughed, too. “It just was awesome,” said Chancler. That sense of ephemerality translates to the broader human experience, she said. “In a way, that’s life — we have to keep moving.” Chancler hopes these unique moments can be shared with local audiences — especially kids and teens, who will receive free admittance (provided they contribute, even if it means handing out fliers).
The next installment, scheduled for this weekend, will feature Metamusic, a Plattsburgh-based outfit. The trio will perform a composition authorized by a composer whom Chancler met at a convention in Fort Collins, Colorado when the pair fell into discussion about “unusual music.” None of this would be possible without community support, said Chancler. Shortly after moving to the North Country, Chancler had an epiphany. While the region doesn’t contain every amenity desirable, and some things just aren’t available, the folks who do things here do them phenomenally. “Find the experts, find the people who are really good, and go with that,” Chancler said. She sees the series, now in its eighth season, as an extension of that philosophy. “I want people to open their minds,” she said. “There’s so much great music out there, it doesn’t matter what category it comes from.” Metamusic will perform at the Hand House in Elizabethtown on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 7 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 per adult, with $5 tickets for all students 15 and under. Family rates may be requested for larger groups. Call 518-962-2949 or visit pianobynature.org for more info.
World traveller to tell all SARANAC LAKE — Marijke OrmenCook will present “Exploring Africa” Thursday, Feb. 4 at the Saranac Lake Free Library, at noon. After travelling and experiencing the world, the nurse practitioner will compare her two trips to South Africa. In addition, Ormen-Cook will speak to the moral dilemma of being a tourist in third world countries, including a recent trip to gas-starved, earthquake-injured Nepal. For more information, call 891-4190.
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Exploring the North Country one episode at a time North Country Chamber of Commerce and Mountain Lake PBS have created a marketing campaign to reach out to Frenchspeaking audiences By Teah Dowling
FRENCH-SPEAKING AUDIENCES The episodes will target not only MLPBS’ New York viewers, but Canadian as well. Kennedy hopes, through this campaign, it will bring more Canada and Montreal visitors to the area. Currently, the Canadian dollar equals 71 cents in the United States.
While the North Country Chamber of Commerce has seen a decrease in Canadian visitors spending the night, Kennedy said, they have not witnessed a drastic decrease other border states have been seeing. “I am not confident we can remain immune,” said Colin Read, county legislator and owner of Champlain Wine Company.
The Plattsburgh Downtown Association recently met to discuss the decrease in Canadian visitors. Although affordable options, lower taxes and prices, discounts, packages and travel deals through local businesses help cope with the non-ideal exchange rate, they’re still concerned.
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PLATTSBURGH — How do you say “mountain biking” or “apple picking” in French? Kristy Kennedy, vice president for marketing at the North Country Chamber of Commerce, said the North Country is the place to go. The North Country Chamber of Commerce and Mountain Lake PBS received $50,000 to launch “North Country Adventures” — a series of short episodes about the North Country. “We want to have fun with it,” said Bill McColgan, director of production and content for MLPBS. “We want our viewers to find treasures and hidden adventures.” Currently, both parties are in the planning stages on what the episodes will focus on. The eight five-minute segments, McColgan said, will be both entertaining and informative, focusing on what the North Country offers, such as agritourism, outdoor recreation and history. The episodes, Kennedy said, will also show what could be done in one’s own backyard — like tapping a maple tree. “We want to tell our history and share all we have to offer,” she said. “It’s going to be a tremendous tool to get visitors in this region.” MLPBS hopes to start video production either next month or March. They’re shooting for an April air date through Mountain Lake Journal. Both organizations hope to continue the segments in the future.
Brow’s Sugarhouse in West Chazy sells maple syrup, sugar shapes, cream, coated nuts and other maple products. Brow’s Sugarhouse, along with several other area maple houses, participate in Maple Weekend — an annual sweet tradition of the North Country. Photo by Teah Dowling
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Tish Biesemeyer, of Burnham Financial Benefit Advisors in Lake Placid, presents Elizabethtown Supervisor Noel Merrihew and William Wright a charitable contribution on behalf of the Elizabethtown Fire Department. Biesemeyer thanked the town and the department for their continued business and the opportunity to provide support for organizations and activities that enhance the quality of life in local communities.
Westport resident Evan George has been named chairman of the Champlain Area Trails board of directors. George takes over as board chair from Katharine Preston of Essex.
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Remembering our role
ast week while struggling to find a topic for this column my wife shared a passage she found recently in a book authored by Paul Ryan, titled “How We Got Here.” The 1992 passage is from former Secretary of Education William Bennett, titled “Culture Matters:” Individuals and families need support, their values need nourishment, in common culture, in the public arena. Our common culture is not something manufactured by the upper stratum of society in the elegant salons of Washington, New York or Cambridge. Rather, it embodies truths that most Americans can recognize and examine for themselves. These truths are passed down from generation to generation, transmitted in the family, in the classroom and in our churches and synagogues. We must always remember that our country, while flawed, was born by brave souls of common folks who sought to create a country where everyday citizens governed themselves and anyone with a dream, willing to work hard and risk all, could make that dream a reality. Today we hear how ISIS is building a nation of death, destruction and terror if you fail to accept their culture. As horrific as that sounds, we’ve also learned that they are successfully recruiting around the world and even here in America, through social media, with nothing more than an idea. It’s obvious, many seem willing to die and commit unspeakable atrocities in the name of ISIS. Are we prepared to defend and risk all for the American ideals our forefathers handed down to us? What Bennett describes in the passage above is what I believe is at the root of our failed efforts to win this current battle. America is hope and freedom where anything is possible. Sadly we no longer project that pride in our country. America and the opportunity she once stood for are fading. As the strong family structure in our nation has eroded, as the divide between middle class and the elite has widened and the poverty level has grown so dramatically, we’ve lost touch with the hard working, can-do culture we once so passionately embraced. We must rekindle the culture that gave birth to this nation. A culture that can overcome the evil that exists within our world and it starts with us, and is transmitted in our relationships and through our institutions. America, home of the free, land of the brave where opportunity, equality and justice are available for all who embrace the values we share. Dan Alexander is CEO of Sun Community News.
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New York: Welcome to the state of authoritarianism
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ust weeks into the new year, 2016 is already looking more like 1984. New government regulations to monitor discussions between reporters and publicists are now in place. Last week, the state’s Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) voted 10-3 to expand the definition of lobbying to include discussions between editorial boards and public relations firms. PR teams now have to register as lobbyists. Each month, they will be required to submit reports to Albany bureaucrats. Yes, you heard that correctly: Here in New York, an entire industry now requires government permission to speak with the press. So much for the Fourth Estate. According to the policy, “a public relations consultant who contacts a reporter or editorial board in an attempt to get the media outlet to advance the client’s message would also be delivering a [lobbying] message.” The panel’s decision is a reprehensible and ignorant edict that smacks of Big Brother. It does absolutely nothing to move the needle on ethics reform in Albany, its intended purpose. Advocates say the rules will keep readers informed if newspapers have underlying motives for their opinion pieces. JCOPE says consultants use the media to influence lawmakers through editorials. That reasoning is beyond stupid. The integrity of the press withstanding, it’s not as if PR professionals need us to gain access to lawmakers. And as Dean Skelos and Sheldon Silver have taught us, politicians do not need the press to help facilitate their malfeasance. Just like the rest of Albany’s so-called ethics reforms, the decision is smoke and mirrors. Talking to editorial boards is not an ethics violation that needs to be regulated. As reporters and editors, it’s our job to meet with all elements of the populace — including, yes, groups who want to push their agenda. We do it all the time. In the past year, for instance, we’ve engaged in substantive discussions with a number of environmental, nonprofit and healthcare groups. Politicians, too, meet with us on a regular basis. All sources try to steer the narrative in one direction or another. Sometimes they have valid points, sometimes they don’t. But to insinuate we carry anyone’s water is insulting. Op-eds serve as public education. Our job is to be watchdogs for the people. We reserve the right to discuss anything with anyone whenever we damn well please without government interference. New York Press Association chief Michelle Rea called the policy “a dangerous proposition.” We agree. We’re also alarmed at the commission’s makeup.
The JCOPE panel has been stacked by the very same people whom they are supposed to be monitoring. Six of the 14 are appointed by the governor, who told the state legislature last month he supported the measure. Gov. Andrew Cuomo has a penchant for the private. Since he took office, it’s never been more difficult to get answers from state officials. Even the most pedestrian questions have be to sent through a complex maze, where each response is analyzed and sanitized before being authorized for release. State police, too, have been muzzled, while other officials have been reduced to automatons in public for fear of saying the wrong thing. Need proof? Just ask the former department of transportation official who Cuomo forced into retirement after he discussed Tropical Storm Irene recovery efforts with a local newspaper without prior authorization. The governor himself hasn’t held a press conference in Albany since June, instead choosing to skirt the reporters who cover him on a daily basis by appearing on radio programs and cable news shows. As such, we see no reason to believe any daylight exists between the governor and his six appointees. A further six JCOPE members are appointed by the speaker and senate majority leader. You might recall the two now-former occupants of those offices are convicted felons awaiting sentencing on federal corruption changes. The remaining two are appointed by each minority leader. It gets better: JCOPE Chairman Daniel Horwitz has even indicated that he doesn’t believe in free speech. In an interview with Ragan’s PR Daily last week, Horowitz called the new policies a “reasonable regulation of speech.” Say what? It’s simply Orwellian doublespeak. Numerous questions remain: Who will have access to the conversations? What role did Cuomo have in this report? Were any members of the press consulted? What happens to PR professionals who don’t comply? What’s the difference between a PR team and a nonprofit? Wouldn’t the reporters who cover these politicians on a day-to-day basis be just as influenced by lobbyists as editorial boards? Why wasn’t this done through our elected legislature instead of a handpicked Politburo? Albany is out of control. Regulations that create layers of bureaucracy to document every social media post, text message and phone call from reporters to publicists is un-American. All of this — the monitoring, red tape and deep streaks of authoritarianism — are reminiscent of Moscow, Pyongyang and Beijing. Trust us, we’ve been there. The Sun Community News Editorial Board is comprised of Dan Alexander, John Gereau, Pete DeMola and Keith Lobdell. We value your opinion and want to hear from you. Drop us a line on our new Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, or email us at johng@suncommunitynews.com.
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CongratulationsÊ Nick!
To the Editor: I would like to publicly congratulate Mr. Nicolas (Nick) Gilbo, from Moriah, for recently receiving his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Buffalo. Furthermore, to acknowledge him for being named both the Best Defensive Player and Most Valuable Player on the football team for the 2015 season. Most importantly, to recognize Nick for being a modest, positive, and mature young man that present and future scholar-athletes at Moriah Central School would be wise to emulate. Best of luck, Nick! Mark Slattery Moriah
WhyÊ doÊ weÊ hate?
To the Editor: Hate? Politics sometimes brings out the worst in us, and we are seeing that this year. As a kid growing up in Ti, I mostly had no idea what political party the men and women in my world were. I liked them or not based on how they acted. In those days, it was generally Republican capitalists with dreams that created businesses and managed the area. The local stores and public buildings were mostly built by them. The area towns were filled with (legal) immigrant families from all over the world who came to work in their mills and mines and factories and stores. Businesses brought them here. What changed? I’m not really sure, but it was not the Republicans. What we cherished in 1950 is pretty much what we hold dear today. Who do we hate? We hated Hitler, we were not real fond of Stalin and Mussolini, and we really did not like the Empire of Japan: went to war with them, sometimes you do have to go to war. We also hate slavery, then and now. That’s why the Republican party was founded. What do we love? We love our families, our neighbors and our country - you know, that Republic, under God, indivisible that doesn’t get talked about that much anymore. Since I’ve been back home in Ti, I’ve done everything I could to share my love for the Town, and the surrounding towns and area and people. I’ve worked with and for a lot of folks, and will continue to do so. That’s what Republicans, and other good folks everywhere do. We don’t just talk it, we walk it... Fred Provoncha, Ticonderoga
DonÕ tÊ judgeÊ aÊ personÊ byÊ looks,Ê butÊ byÊ workÊ ethic
To the Editor: As a concerned citizen of Essex County, finding jobs for anyone 16-25 years of is difficult because some of these people in this age range have no high school diploma or GED. You would figure most jobs around the area don’t require either of those, but they still won’t hire these people because they style themselves to define themselves. For example, they may have tattoos or piercings that the job may discriminate them for or even their sexuality. If businesses give everyone an equal opportunity at working the way they are, majority says businesses would have better working employees. So to any business: The next time you get an application from someone, test their working skills with the work you would require them to do. If they pass, give them the job. If they fail, then politely tell them sorry you didn’t get job. That’s a more respectful idea than getting application after application looking over them and not calling half of those people only because you didn’t like what you read. Ryan J Peryer Crown Point
WeÊ wantÊ ourÊ moneyÊ back!
To the Editor: The Putnam Central School District budget examination 2015M243 reported by the Office of the New York State Comptroller states on page six, “As a result of the excessive estimates for expenditures, the District has been realizing annual operating surpluses that have caused the unrestricted fund balance to be excessive at year end and for taxes to be higher than necessary.” Underline excessive...taxes...higher than necessary. WE WANT OUR MONEY BACK! The PCSD unrestricted fund balance at year end (2015) is $1,443,571. That’s one million, four hundred and forty three thousand bucks. WE WANT OUR MONEY BACK! Apply it against the next school tax in September, based on realistic and not an artificially inflated school budget. PCSD board members should not that Section 1613 of the real property tax law says that you are only authorized to include in your tax warrant that year’s budget, less all available funds, plus four percent. Any more and you are breaking the law. You are the responsible party, not anyone else. It will be your proposed budget this coming May. To those of you who don’t agree with a thoughtfully considered, not inflated budget, reduced by the ballooning unrestricted fund balance, plus the legal four percent, write a really big check to the District, in any amount of your choice, earmarked for the unrestricted fund balance. As for the rest of us folks, WE WANT OUR MONEY BACK! For the full PCSD Report of Examination, visit ocs.state.ny.us/localgov/ audits/schools/2016/putnam.pdf. Robert E. Geh Putnam
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COMMENTARY
RegardingÊ Trumpism
To the Editor: At a recent Trump rally, a young woman stood up in silent protest of Trump’s remarks. She was forcefully removed from said rally by Trump’s enforcers. I found this action appalling and also found fault with their dress code. They were not wearing their swastika armbands. Apparently criticism of the great man is not permitted. Nick O’Connor Ticonderoga
FalwellÊ notÊ aÊ trueÊ ChristianÊ leader
To the Editor: One has to wonder if Evangelical leader Jerry Falwell Jr. is really a Christian after he endorsed Trump for President. Since when did Christians start spreading hate about men, women and children of a different religion? My dictionary defines an Evangelical as someone who believes in the Bible! As a Christian, I believe in the Bible and the teachings of Jesus Christ who never preached hate and who loved everyone no matter his or her religion or social status. I must say it doesn’t surprise me that Falwell would champion Trump. In point of fact, it makes perfect sense: Evangelicals have always sided with those who act as Trump does. Falwell Sr. was always a supporter of those who would do his bidding and preach hate whether it be our laws he didn’t believe in or rights given to others who were not his followers. Trump has thrown stones at everyone and closed his eyes to his own sins. Making statements such as, “I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue, shoot somebody and I wouldn’t lose any voters, it is incredible.” Is this the statement of a Christian, or the ravings of a madman? Those supporting Trump evidently share his values and they are not those of Christians. Christianity tells us to love our neighbor not shoot them! It tells us to take care of widows and orphans not leave them to die at the hands of oppressors. America has come a long way since our forefathers gave their lives for liberty. Trump the bully and Falwell Jr. are doing their best to put us back to the days of oppression. God save us! Gary Philip Guido Ticonderoga
SchoolÊ prideÊ isÊ appreciated
To the Editor: As an employee of Westport Central School, I would like to acknowledge the pride the students, staff and community have in our building. We appreciate the compliments and offers to help that are received from students and visitors at school events. It is a pleasure to work in such an environment. Shirley Donaldson Westport
UsageÊ of Ê trailsÊ rescindedÊ byÊ landowner
To the Editor: Regarding: Snowmobile Trails on Bedall Property 290 acres: Abutting Sheehan property, Meat Market, etc. Tax Parcel Id Number: 31.18-1-10.110 After much soul searching, I informed the Snowmobile club that permission to use the trails of my property was rescinded. I did not take this decision lightly because my interaction with the snowmobile club over the past 10 years was also cordial and respectful. Several years ago, I informed the Club that I would like help with keeping off-road vehicles off the trails. A few years passed and the Club’s response was we do not know who trespasses on the property. I let it go, but not really believing that in a community this small, the snowmobilers did not know the riders of the off-road vehicles. A month ago, I walked the property and saw the damage caused by the off-road vehicles with one major access through the Shepard property on Essex Road and another coming off of the Woodlawn Drive area. I informed the snowmobile club permission for the snowmobilers was now longer allowed. A couple members, who I have high regard for, called me asking me to reconsider and bemoaned the fact the snowmobile club is punished for the acts of others. Their disappointment should be toward their friends and neighbors who have no respect for the property of others or their friends who like to snowmobile. Do not expect me to believe the members of the club are not aware of the individuals who ride the vehicles and cause great damage to the trails on the property. The club chose not to monitor or protect the trails they wished to use and if there are any recriminations it must fall back on the club. When the members complain to others about property owners withdrawing permission, they might want to tell the whole story why the permission was withdrawn. This is an official announcement that any motorized vehicles on the above referenced property is strictly prohibited. Criminal and civil actions will be instigated against the violators. Reginald H. Bedell, Willsboro
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Students in grades 9-12 are selected by Music Committee and scores from their NYSMMA solos from the past spring. Concert Band, Jazz Band, Mixed Chorus. Tupper Lake (TL), Saranac Lake (SLCS), Lake Placid (LP), Keene (KCS), Elizabethtown-Lewis (ELCS), Westport (WPT), Willsboro (WCS), Moriah (MOR), Crown Point (CP), Ticonderoga (TI). Tickets will be sold at door. $3 per person, $10 per family. Details: (518) 585-7422. View our complete listing and other events online.
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t’s time again to look toward the weekend! There is a true menagerie of events scheduled for the next few days – one of everything, and something for everyone. Music, movies, art, and comedy: the North Country has it all coming up. Now the hard part begins: deciding which one to attend! From Feb. 6 – 27, The Strand Center for the Arts in Plattsburgh will host an exhibit of works by local acrylic painter Ian Burcroff. “My recent paintings involve a process of pictorial dissection. Each composition contains multiple visual fields that contain pictorial impressions of places and objects; metaphorically relating these to broader symbolic themes,” said Burcroff of his work. The opening reception for the Burcroff exhibit will take place on Feb. 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free! Regular gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info, call 518-563-1604 or visit strandcenter.org. On Feb. 6, the Lake Placid Center for the Arts will host an evening of professional stand-up comedy with The Not Too Far From Home Comedy Tour. The program stars comedian Aaron David Ward and a handful of other comedians who work throughout the northeast and midwest. The tour is truly “not too far from home” for the performers: all the comedians either live in or have ties to the Northeast. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Tickets can be purchased by calling the LPCA Box Office at 518-523-2512 or by going to lakeplacidarts.org. Boston-based reggae-rock group Spiritual Rez will begin their two-night run at Lake Placid’s Smoke Signals on Feb. 5. With more than nine years under their belt, the outfit effortlessly “shakes the stage like a psychedelic dance earthquake” at every performance. With years of touring, the band’s sound has been
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fully fleshed out, creating something unique – rock music that takes a sharp left turn towards reggae. Spiritual Rez will take the stage on Feb. 5-6 at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 per night, or $25 for both nights. Tickets can be bought in person at the bar or by calling 518-523-2271. Piano by Nature will present two shows by Metamusic at the Historic Hand House in Elizabethtown on Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 7 at 3 p.m. Metamusic is a Plattsburgh-based music consortium with a core area trio featuring violinist Marilyn Reynolds, saxophonist Dan Gordon and pianist Rose Chancler. Metamusic plays an eclectic variety of classical music that moves between an experimental, traditional and danceable style. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for all students 15 and under. For more information, call 518-962-2949 or visit pianobynature.org. The Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake will be presenting a lecture series, “Farming in the Adirondacks,” with speaker Steve Kramer of the Miner Institute and Hallie Bond. The series will discuss the rich tradition and contemporary applications of farming in the Adirondack region. Homesteading and farming were traditional to life in the Adirondacks in the nineteenth century, and the Adirondack Museum’s collections reflect the impact which farming had on the environment, and vice versa. The event is free to members and students, $5 for non-members. The program starts at 1:30 p.m. in the Adirondack Museum’s auditorium. For more info, call 518-352-7311. The Giant Mountain Studio in Schroon Lake will celebrate the opening of a new group exhibition called “Abstraction and Dimension” on Feb. 6. The invitational group exhibition will feature art with elements of abstraction and three dimensional art, including sculpture, pottery, assemblage, rustic furniture and more. In total, more than 25 local Adirondack and regional artists will have their work on display. The opening will be held from 6-8 p.m. The exhibit is scheduled to run until Memorial Day, but opening day will be the only time attendees will be able to see every piece in the collection. Free. For more info, call 518-351-5043. As part of their ongoing free movie series, The Schroon Lake Public Library will be showing “The Diary of a Wimpy Kid” on Feb. 6. at 12:30 p.m. Based on the Jeff Kinney book of the same name, “The Diary of a Wimpy Kid” follows the adventures of a teenager trying to survive the never-ending ordeal that is middle school. Call 532-7737, ext. 13, for more info. The Thurman Youth Commission will present a Kid’s “Valentine Party “ on Feb. 6 at the Thurman Town Hall. From 1-3 p.m., children will be encouraged to make Valentine’s Day cards for veterans and local nursing home residents. The event will also have games, prizes and a raffle. Admission is free. www.suncommunitynews.com/A&Efor the latest events
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Elizabeth Izzo is the arts and entertainment columnist for Sun Community News. Reach her at Elizabeth@denpubs.com. Pictured at left: Aaron David Ward will perform at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts on Feb. 6 as part of the Not Too Far From Home Comedy Tour. Tickets can be purchased by calling the LPCA Box Office at 523-2512.
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the pans.” Fowler is a seasoned champion, having won the adult contest for her age group. In past years, the cold would cause the cast iron to freeze and shatter upon impact. New pans have been designed for this year’s event. “Hopefully we don’t break them all,” Fowler said. Fowler said the carnival is exciting, in part, because of the evolution of events. “I think they’ve always wanted to do it,” she said of
the toss. “It’s good to do new things.” Colleen O’Neill, a spokesperson for the carnival, said she expects the new twist to be a crowdpleaser. The regular fry pan toss will commence immediately afterward at 1 p.m. ARCTIC GOLF BUILDAN-OBSTACLE Another new event is the Arctic Golf Build-an-Obstacle Contest, which is also scheduled for Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Prescott Park. The rules are simple: Use snow to design a minigolf obstacle that will be used for the following day’s golf event. So far, six groups have registered. Prizes will be awarded
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for the three most creative obstacles, with top honors landing $100 and an official medal. Sponsor Mark Gillis, of Blue Line Brewery, got involved three years ago because he wanted to contribute in some fashion. The course has gone on to be one of the festival’s most successful events, he said. Hundreds of golfers participated the first year. Gillis said the event is great for the community. “Winter Carnival overall is just a huge shot in the arm for every local business in Saranac Lake,” he said. FEELING OPTIMISTIC O’Neill said while the weather has definitely presented challenges earlier this year, the village is feeling op-
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Pictured here are the members of the 2015 Grand Marshal Reception and Royalty Dinner. This year the dinner will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at the Red Fox Restaurant located at 5034 Route 3 in Saranac Lake.
timistic that Mother Nature will cooperate. The Ice Palace is nearly completed — construction was in full-swing on Saturday — while the extended forecast is calling for snow before Friday’s kick-off. But if not, O’Neill says
contingency plans are in place. “We’re good at adapting. If we have to, we always have Plan B in place.” Fowler said the best way to enjoy the festival is to get involved.
“Just go and have a good time,” she said. “Go and do some of the activities, it’s really fun.” The 2016 Saranac Lake Winter Carnival opens Friday, Feb. 5. For the full event schedule, visit saranaclakewintercarnival.com.
Annual fish fry returns to the Forks AuSABLE FORKS — The Knights of Columbus Council 2301 will hold its annual Ash Wednesday fish-fry dinner Wednesday, Feb. 10 at the Holy Name Parish Center Gym, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Cost includes batter-dipped cod filet; baby/young red and white potatoes with melted unsalted butter and parsley; coleslaw; dinner rolls; lemon wedge; water, coffee, tea, iced tea, or lemonade; and ice cream or sherbet.
Winter Carnival breakfast on tap SARANAC LAKE — Whiteface Mountain Lodge #789, F. & A. M. will host their 38th annual Winter Carnival Pancake Breakfast Saturday, Feb. 13 at the Saranac Lake Adult Center, from 8 to 11 a.m. Menu includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, homefries, coffee and juice. Winter Carnival Characters will be in attendance from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
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Jay Councilman Gerald Hall retired last month after 20 years of service. At his final meeting, Hall was honored with a resolution to commemorate his community efforts, including work with the Boy Scouts, the Jay Volunteer Fire Department and his steadfast presence following Tropical Storm Irene. He’s pictured here at left with Councilman Tom McDonald, right, and Supervisor Archie Depo, center. Photo provided
SARANAC LAKE — The Saranac Lake Fish and Game Club will host the 32nd annual Colby Classic Ice Fishing Derby Saturday March 5 and 6, at Lake Colby, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contestants can pre-register for the derby at the Blue Line Sports Shop or on derby days at the Lake Colby beach house at 6:45 a.m. There will be a $100 prize awarded to any fisherman who catches a tagged fish during the derby. For more information, call Cecilia Martin at 201-4009.
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from the general public. Anticipation grew as the brand learned they made the Top 10, then the top 3, and eventually, after a flurry of voting by their fans — as well as celebrities like heavy metal guitarist Zakk Wylde — the top slot. “We were ecstatic and borderline in tears,” said Marketing Director Teah Teriele. While the team found out in August, they kept it under wraps until the announcement was made on Thursday. Intuit linked up with CA-based marketing agency RPA, a common Super Bowl ad creator, who came up with three concepts. RPA ran them by founder Mike Brown, who selected the Vikingthemed spot — designed to illustrate the brand’s strong, highly-caffeinated brew — as his favorite. Team Death Wish predicts the slot, which is set to air on Feb. 7, will put them 10 years ahead of their projected growth trajectory. “Are we ready?” said Teriele. “We did everything we could to prepare.” A toy company called GoldieBlox won the debut installment of the contest. Following the ad, growth mushroomed by five times that year. Death Wish Coffee, packaged in sleek black bags with skull and crossbones imagery, is available nationwide and ships globally. The brand was founded by Brown, a Saratoga Springs-based coffee house owner, in 2012 after customers began asking for a stronger product. The brand now boasts three warehouses and are the top-selling coffee on Amazon. The team will watch the big game from Intuit’s San Francisco headquarters. “The opportunity is amazing, insane and we’re all very thankful,” Teriele said. Super Bowl 49 was watched by 114.5 million viewers, according to CBS Sports, making it the most watched television show in U.S. history. The 30-second slots, according to Adweek, are predicted to clock in at north of $5 million. Pictured above: Death Wish Coffee beat out 15,000 small businesses across the country to win a free 30-second Super Bowl commercial, which is slated to be aired on Feb. 7. Photo provided
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n recent years, the health benefits of spending time in the outdoors have been well documented. Doctors continue to prescribe time in nature, especially for children that have been diagnosed with ADHD, or similar stress and mood disorders. However, there has been very little information regarding the type and duration of outdoor play that’s considered necessary to be effective. Numerous studies have indicated that even ‘low doses’ of outdoor time can be effective., and levels of participation and types of natural experiences can range from simply viewing natural scenes out the window; taking a walk in the park or participating in active outdoor adventures that provide participants with an opportunity for complete physical, mental and emotional immersion. Despite the studies and the research, we still don’t know how much time in the woods and natural surrounding is enough to improve our health and well being. Fortunately, a recent research study conducted by Associate Professor MaryCarol Hunter at the University of Michigan’s School of Natural Resources, may provide an answer. Professor Hunter’s study reveals the effective dose of a natural ‘outdoor pill’ for stressed out participants, would require only about ten minutes of exposure to nature, two or three times per week. I expect it would be very difficult for anyone to suffer an overdose at that pace. Study participants reported that even with such a limited
can be found in most towns and villages in the region. In fact, the village of Saranac Lake is gearing up to celebrate their fabled Winter Carnival, which was initially developed to get TB patients up and out in the fresh, cold and balsam scented Adirondack air. Over the weekend, I skied along some of the old trails that lead into the Saranac Lake Wild Forest in Ray Brook. Although the old State Hospital, which once housed TB’ers is now a correctional facility, there is still evidence of a network of trails and walking paths that once surrounded the facility. One of the main trails wanders through a nearby pine forest, and it’s in surprisingly good shape. Unlike many of the other old paths, the particular trail is wide and relatively level for a wooded path. The reason it remains in such great shape is because it’s actually an old concrete sidewalk that’s been carpeted under a deep duff of pine needles. TB’ers who traveled to the Adirondacks for the cure, eventually realized that the time spent outdoors offered not only physical benefits, but also the frame of mind that made them stronger, happier and more determined to live a long and fulfilling life. Fortunately, the current generation continues to utilize and enjoy the same wild lands, deep forests, rivers, lakes and streams that were once so crucial to ‘The Cure”. It really hasn’t changed too much, and it’s still accessible to all.
dosage of outdoor time, they experienced significantly less stress, an improved ability to focus, and increased satisfaction with their mood and energy levels. The study which was conducted throughout the seasons, seems to indicate it’s possible to chill out, regardless of the weather. Researchers didn’t actually uncover any earth shattering news as we intuitively know that outdoor time is good for both physical and mental health. Although recent research seems to back that up;, it is interesting to note that the required dosage necessary to achieve positive effects is just 10 minutes of exposure for a couple days each week. There’s not much chance of suffering an overdose at that rate. In fact, it barely provides enough time to catch a single trout! While researchers recommend that such short term, timeouts can be found in small, urban green spaces or even one’s backyard; I would prefer to spend a longer spell of time, in wilder, more remote lands. In fact, I would would be far more Joe Hackett is a guide and sportsman residing in Ray Brook. stressed out, if my outdoor time was purposely limited to Contact him at brookside18@adelphia.net. only 2½ times a week for a minimum 10 minutes, as it was for the study subjects. Researchers measured the effects of nature on mental well-being by measuring cortisol levels in the participant’s saliva. Cortisol is an indicator of stress, and Professor Hunter found that just 10 minutes in natural surroundings is enough to significantly reduce the perceived stress, as well as improve their ability to focus, stay on task and provide an increased sense of satisfaction in mood and energy levels. It’s often been said “There’s nothing new under the sun”, and I suppose the current generations’ rediscovery of the benefits of outdoor life is evidence of the fact. a long walk in the forest has always been considered the answer to “what ails ya!” The Ghost Woods provide all creatures with safe, silent sanctuary far removes from the din of I expect an example of this notion civilization.
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on culverts. Sustained snow cover insulates water as it runs below the roads. Without that cover, the water will freeze and slowly block the culverts. Water subsequently moves out onto the roads, an issue that Essex County Highway Superintendent Chris Garrow said his department has been dealing with. The mellow winter is also hitting employees in their pocketbooks. Pray estimates his crew members are taking home about $1,000 less in overtime than they did last year. “That’s quite a pinch in income,” he said. Wilson, the Moriah superintendent, said
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it’s a Catch-22. On one hand, his team is spending more time with their families. But the loss of income hurts. “They depend on that overtime to get them through,” he said. All said predictions are futile in this era of wacky weather. For much of the weekend, temperatures hovered in the mid-40s. “So far, this year has been great,” said Haywood. “Right now, we’re ahead — but we could be behind.” At right: As the tourism industry rejoices over the sustained snowpack, municipalities are finding the unpredictable winter is presenting its own set of unique challenges. Pictured above: Plows line up for salt at the state department of transportation facility in Elizabethtown on Dec. 29, 2015.
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BINGO 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. KEESEVILLE - Keeseville Fire Dept. North Country AmVets 1309 Rt. 9 South Saturday, 7:30 pm. KEESEVILLE - VFW #1505 North Country AmVets 1309 Rt. 9 South Sunday, 7pm. PLATTSBURGH - Knights of Columbus #255 St. Peter's School 518-561-4501 Mondays, 7pm. PLATTSBURGH - Our Lady of Victory 4919 South Catherine St. Wednesday Nights, Doors open at 6:00 with games starting at 7:10 pm. PLATTSBURGH American Legion Post 20 162 Quarry Rd. 518-5631692 Sundays, 7pm. PORT HENRY Port Henry Knights of Columbus, bingo, 7 p.m. Every Monday TICONDEROGA - Bingo, Ticonderoga fire house, 6:45 p.m. Doors 5 p.m. Every Thursday. CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS CHAMPLAIN - February, 5 at 6:30 pm Children's Story Hour for all ages- story, craft and a snack, Champlain Meeting House, 1175 Main Street, free. 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 - February 4 10:30am to 3 pm Corn Congress at the Joseph C. Burke Education and Research Center at Miner Institute, 586 Ridge Road, Chazy. This event is free, hot lunch will be available for $5. Pre-registration is encouraged: contact Wanda Emerich at Miner Institute, 518.846.7121 x117, emerich@whminer.com. MOOERS - Zumba & Toning resumes at Mooers Elementary School in the Cafetorium beginning Monday, 9/14/15. Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 5:306:30 with Licensed Zumba Instructor, Cheryl Mesick. Follows NCCS District calendar (no school = no Zumba). Free to NCCS students (must come accompanied by a parent or guardian). Family discount available. E-mail:CoachCherylZIN@gmai.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ ZumbaMooers/ Webpage: http://cherylmesick.zumba.com/ ROUSES POINT – Weight Loss Challenge: Rouses Point Civic Center, Lake St., Wednesdays for 12 weeks. First Class Started 1/20/16, still openings for the 6:30pm – 7:30p Class. Call to Pre-Register Roberta 518-570-2298 or Email: Rboyea1201@gmail.com SARANAC - Chair Yoga Classes to be held at Will Rogers. Amy Kohanski will hold a series of chair yoga classes at Saranac Village at Will Rogers on Thursdays from 3:30 4:30 p.m., beginning January 14th through June 23rd. Pre-registration is not required. No experience is necessary. For more information, please call Amy Kohanski at 518-524-6888 or email her at akohanski@roadrunner.com. COMMUNITY OUTREACH 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 CHAMPLAIN - Feb. 11 at 6:30 pm Ice Fishing for Northern Pike by Mike LaFontaine at the Champlain Meeting House, 1175 Main Street, Champlain.
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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.
CHAZY – Northern New York Agricultural Development Program will be holding a meeting on Friday February 5th at Miner Institute in Chazy 9:30am to 2pm, highlight Food Hub, Tile Drainage, Dairy and Crops Research Updates.
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
PLATTSBURGH - twice-monthly Public Science Forums on interesting topics in science and the social sciences at The Champlain Wine Company, 30 City Hall Place, Plattsburgh NY 12901. First and third Mondays of each month at 5:30 pm. Beginning Monday Feb. 1st. Local Scientists and Social Scientists present provocative public forums free to the public. For more information, please call 518564-0064.
WESTPORT - Westport to Offer Web Broadcast of NY Certified Organic Feb. 9 Meeting: Four Soil Health Presentations. Cornell Cooperative Extension offices will broadcast the program via web connection in Westport. Meetings begin at 10 AM, Those interested in attending the February 9 NYCO program via website at an Extension office should contact that office directly as follows: Westport: CCE of Essex County, 3 Sisco Street, Anita Deming, 518.982.4180 x409. For more information on New York Certified Organic, contact Fay Benson at 607.745.3807, afb3@cornell.edu.
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 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 PLATTSBURGH – Family Cafe informal gathering of family members who have a child with a disability to chat over coffee with others who have similar family challenges. Friday, February 12th 9:30am-11:30am, Monday, February 22nd 5:30pm-7:30pm, Friday, February 26th 9:30am-11:30am, Monday, February 29th 9:30am11:30am at the Child Coordinating Council, 194 US Oval, Plattsburgh, NY 12903. Call Laurie Booth-Trudo 518-561-4900 or Erica Leonard 518-561-1767.
CHAMPLAIN - February 10, 2016 at 7 pm On and Off Broadway with Marilyn Reynolds and Roger Andrews at the Champlain Meeting House, 1175 Main Street, Champlain, free, refreshments served
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.
CHAMPLAIN -Feb. 24 at 6:30 pm Champlain Book Club will discuss 800 Grapes. Newcomers welcome, even if you haven't read the book at the Champlain Meeting House, 1175 Main Street, Champlain.
WILLSBORO - The Willsboro Central School is accepting volunteers to serve on the 2016-17 budget advisory committee. If you are interested, please contact Brandy Pierce at 963-4456 ext.204 by February 10, 2016.
CLINTONVILLE – Chesterfield Fish & Game Club, Green St., Clintonville, NY has indoor Archery, Pistol & Small Caliber Rifle Shooting. January–April. Tuesdays Archery 7pm–9pm. Thursday is Pistol & Small Rifle Shooting 7pm9pm. Please note that Pistol Permits are required before shooting is allowed. Cost is $5 Non-Member & $3 for members. For further details please call John Stranahan 518-534-9716.
LECTURES & SEMINARS BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE – The Adirondack Museum's Cabin Fever Winter Lecture series Sunday February 7th Farming in the Adirondacks, 1:30 pm in the Museum Auditorium, 9097 State Route 30. For more info 518-352-7311. www.adkmuseum.org/exhibits_and_events /ongoing_events
WHALLONSBURG - The Whallonsburg Grange has announced its winter Lyceum series, More History of Everything in Six Objects. The presenters will choose and discuss six objects that demonstrate the history, evolution, and significance of the common things around us. The lectures will occur on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. throughout the months of February and March. Admission for each lecture is $5, and free for students. The Whallonsburg Grange Hall is located at 1610 NYS Route 22 at the intersection with Whallons Bay Road, five miles from the EssexCharlotte Ferry. For more information about this event or the Hall, please contact Kate Ritter, Manager, at 518-9634170 or by email at admin@thegrangehall.info. WILLSBORO – The Pain Memorial Free Library will present a talk about a trip through a little known part of the Grand Canyon on a 16day raft trip down the Colorado River, on Tuesday February 9, at 7:00 pm at the library, 2 Gilliland Land, Willsboro, NY. Admission is free, and open to the public. For more information call 518-9634478 SPORTS & RECREATION MINEVILLE – Open Bowling Fridays at the VFW. For more info call 518-942-6514 PUBLIC MEETINGS CHAZY – Chazy Public Library Meetings: January 20, 2016, February 24,2016, March 30, 2016, April 27, 2016. Organizational Meeting May 18, 2016. ELIZABETHTOWN – Elizabethtown Thrift Shop will have it's Monthly Meeting Second Monday of Every Month at 7pm @ The Episcopal Parish Hall. PERU – Peru CSD has organized a Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) for revenues and expenditures, components of a balanced budget. Thursday, February 11th 6pm; Thursday, February 25th 6pm & Tuesday March 15th 6pm, They will share their recommendations with the School Board on Tuesday, March 22nd during a public budget development workshop. To participate in any of the meetings of the BAC, please register by calling 518-643-6004. 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.
WESTPORT- WESTPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING. The Westport Central School District Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 5:45 PM in the Teacher Resource Room. The meeting will open with a budget workshop immediately followed by the regular monthly meeting. Agenda items will include a presentation by the Senior Class, appointment of a CPSE/CSE Chairperson, approval of facility use request and any other business that may come before the Board. Community members and interested others are welcome to attend. SENIORS ELIZABETHTOWN – Senior Meal Site Luncheon, Every Friday at Church of the Good Shepherd, 11 William Street. Come enjoy lunch $3.50, play Bingo, socialize with friends & neighbors. 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 SARNAC - Holistic Ways to Improve Your Sleep at Saranac Village at Will Rogers On Thursday, February 11th at 7:00 p.m., at Saranac Village at Will Rogers, Dr. Karen Kan, acupuncturist and author of the bestseller Guide to Healing Chronic Pain, will discuss the importance of good quality sleep in order for the body to heal. This program is free and open to the public. For more information call Debbie Kanze at (518) 8917117 or visit www.saranacvillage.com. VENDORS
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Local wrestlers to take part in Section VII Duals League championship on the line Feb. 6 By Keith Lobdell
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PERU — As Section VII wrestlers prepare to earn a trip to Albany, a new team competition will take place this weekend. The Section VII Duals will take place for the first time Saturday, Feb. 6 at Peru High School. “This is the first time we have ever used this format in 58 years,” said Peru co-coach and section coordinator Gary Edwards. “There will be five rounds of wrestling on two mats, with each school wrestling the other four in the section. Our league champion will also be crowned at this tournament.” Wrestling starts at 9 a.m., with Peru facing AuSable Valley and Northern Adirondack taking on Beekmantown. In the 10:30 a.m. matches, Saranac starts their day against AuSable Valley, while Peru matches up with Beekmantown. Northern Adirondack will face Saranac in matches starting at 12:30 p.m., along with AuSable Valley and Beekmantown. Peru returns to the mats to face Saranac in what may be the battle for the league championship in the 2 p.m. block, while Northern Adirondack will face AuSable Valley in the final match of the day for the Patriots. At 3:30 p.m., the duals will conclude with Peru facing Northern Adirondack and Saranac facing Beekmantown. Admission to the Section VII Duals is $3 adults and $2 students.
AuSable Valley’s Joe LeClair works from top position against Peru’s Jordan Hayes last week. The two team will meet again this Saturday as part of the Section VII Duals in Peru. Photo by Jill Lobdell
Lady Blue Bombers advance to hockey semifinals Eagles crowned champs
Kirsten Villemaire opened scoring for the Eagles just over nine minutes into the game, scoring on an assist from Meghan Flynn. Hannah Gordon then struck two minutes into the second, collecting a rebound off an Abby Gonyo shot for a 2-0 lead. The Hornets stormed back in the third period, just missing on some early chances. With about eight minutes left in the game, Syndey Adolfo was unable to control a pass from Abbie Lebrun at center ice, and the puck made it way toward the net. Eagles goalie Taylor Laurin was unable to cover the puck, and Adolfo took advantage to cut the lead to 2-1. The Hornets were unable to maintain the pressure late, as the Eagles kept the puck in their offensive half, only allowing PHS to pull their goalie briefly before committing a penalty. Corrine Smith stood out in net, as the sophomore made 30 saves to keep her team in the game. Laurin, a junior, finished with 16 saves to record the victory for the Eagles.
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PLATTSBURGH — In perhaps the greatest hockey game of the year for either gender, the Beekmantown Eagles hoisted the Section VII title and earned a spot in the Final Four last Saturday. So, how did the season arrive at the finish line? Here’s a look at each of the playoff games in this years Section VII girls hockey championships:
Finals
Beekmantown 4, Albany Academy 3, 4 OT
PLATTSBURGH – Kirsten Villemaire could not make good on her first attempt at attacking the goal from behind the net in the fourth overtime of the Section VII girls hockey championship Jan. 30. However, she would get a second chance. After a pair of players fell Lake Placid’s Brianna Savage, who attends AuSable Valley and plays as part of the merged hockey program, skates down the ice against Saranac to the ice trying to control the Lake. The bombers scored a 1-0, double overtime win against the Red Storm in the Section VII quarterfinal round last week before falling to Albany Albany Academy 5, puck, Villemaire was able to Academy in the semifinals. get to it, skating behind the net Photo by Jill Lobdell Lake Placid 0 and briefly falling before wrapbeing the better conditioned team. ping the championship-winALBANY – Hannah Tulchinsky scored four times as Alba“I think we skate a lot in practice and that helps,” Matott ny Academy advanced to the Section VII finals over the Lady ning goal off the left skate of the AAG keeper and into the net. “Our coach had told us to put everything on net,” Villemaire said. “We don’t do suicides that much, we just focus on a lot of Blue Bombers Jan. 28. said. “I don’t even remember the first chance, I just remember skating and being well conditioned.” Rachel Paterson made 26 saves to preserve the shutout victory. “They are a small team so it is important to be in strong getting the puck and thinking I had to put it on net. I think Tanner Stanton made 27 saves for the Bombers. the goalie was looking for a pass and I was able to get it past.” condition,” head coach Randy Guay said. “We work hard in The assist went to Conner LaPierre, who scored the open- practice and I think we were in better shape in the overtime.” Taylor Laurin made 44 saves in the victory, keeping Albany ing goal of the game almost one hour of game time earlier on Academy out of the nest for the final 28:14 of playing time. an assist from Katie Matott. Albany Academy then scored the next two goals in the sec- Rachel Peterson made 53 saves in the loss for Albany acad- Lake Placid 1, Saranac Lake 0, 2 OT ond and third periods to take a 2-1 lead before Bailey Carter emy, many coming in the overtime periods, where there was The playoffs opened with the fourth seeded Lady Blue scored on a Matott assist to tie the game with 3:53 left in regu- no room for error. Bombers and fifth seeded Lady Red Storm, where neither The Eagles advanced to the Final Four in Albany this weeklation on a power play goal. team was able to score through 52 minutes of regulation and end. Albany Academy responded quickly, taking a 3-2 lead with the first overtime Jan. 26. just 2:07 remaining on the clock. After two passes missed While it was senior keeper Tanner Stanton keeping the their mark, the puck landed on the stick of Matott, who shot Red Storm off the board with 24 saves for the Bombers, it was one into the crease, where three players were merged togethlittle sister Tess Stanton, a sophomore, who ended the night er. The puck hit off of a shoulder pad, flying over the goalie’s by connecting off a Jayde Dukette pass 10 seconds into the reach and into the top of the net to tie the game with 21 sec- Beekmantown 2, PHS 1 second overtime to give the Bombers the game-winning goal. onds left. The assist was credited to LaPierre. The second seed in the playoffs Lady Eagles scored a goal in Lyndsay Reeve kept the Red Storm in the game with 32 The two teams then battles through 22:30 of overtime play each of the first two periods then held off a strong attack from saves. with no goals, although the Eagles started to show signs of the third seed Lady Hornets to advance Jan. 27.
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
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Eagles sweep past Johnsburg in inter-divisional hoops 12-6, over the final eight minutes of play. Sean Lincoln scored 10 points to power the Warriors offense from the post, while Zach Pierson scored 9, Lucas Cross 7, Trevor Bigelow 4, Warren Jackson 2 and Max Longware 2. Jarret Ashton picked up the offensive load for the Storm with 10 points, while Joe Viscardo added 6, D.J. Morgan 4, Ben Salis 2 and Austin Larabie 2.
GirlsÊ basketball
Willsboro 40, Schroon Lake 26 SCHROON — The Lady Warriors outscored the Lady Wildcats 19-9 in the second half to pull away for a win Jan. 29. Trina Bigelow scored 14 points to lead the Warriors, while Taylor Bigelow added 11, Shania Lincoln 6, Kaitlyn Shaw 5, Shiela Wilkins 2 and Savannah Bronson 2. Alora Bearor scored 12 points to pace the Wildcats with Emily Maisonville scoring 4 points. Corrine Pelkey, Samantha Grey, Katie Botterbusch, Angie Stellabotte and McKayla Vanderwalker each scored 2 points.
Westport 43, Johnsburg 19 WESTPORT — The Lady Eagles played strong defense and held an edge in all four quarters in defeating the Lady Jaguars Jan. 29. Hannah Schwoebel scored 13 points for the Eagles, with Chloe Mitchell adding 10, Ellie Storey 6, Malynda Lobdell 4, Malina Lawrence 4, Kaleigh LaMotte 2, Lizzie Stephens 2 and Taylor Gough 2. Megan Bacon led the Jaguars with 8 points while Khaleah Cleveland scored 7, Taylor Dwyer 2 and Emily Persons 2. Willsboro’s Sean Lincoln looks to the basket while Jordan DeZalia and Uriah Fogle of Schroon Lake defend. Photo by John Gereau
BoysÊ basketball
Westport 78, Johnsburg 43 WESTPORT — While leading through three quarters, the Eagles clamped down in the final eight minutes, outscoring the Jaguars 27-12 Jan. 29. Anderson Gay scored 33 points to lead the Eagles, while Schylar Kurth added 18, Thomas Mero 10, Wyatt Gough 7, Rylan Hance 3, Carter Storey 3, Briar Christian 2 and Eddie Westercamp 2. Ty Berg led the Jaguars with 19 points while Mark Cleveland followed with 17 and Nate Kinblom added 4.
Schroon Lake 55, Willsboro 52 SCHROON — The D-II Wildcats scored a divisional crossover win against the D-I Warriors Jan. 29. Branden Hall scored 29 points to lead the charge offensively for the Wildcats, with Uriah Fogle adding 10, Andrew Pelkey 8, Derek DeZalia 6 and Jordan DeZalia 2. Sean Lincoln scored 17 points for the Warriors, while Lucas Cross added 12, Zach Pierson 11, Warren Jackson 8, Joseph King 2 and Max Longware 2.
Crown Point 52, ELCS 49 CROWN POINT — The Panthers completed a crossover sweep of the Lions in a thrilling, three-point contest Jan. 29. Zach Spaulding scored 17 points to lead the Panthers, while Chance Potter scored 12, Reese Celotti 7, Hunter Pertak 6, Chad Stephens 4, Jamie LaDeau 4 and Ethan Java 2. Thomas Celotti scored 13 points for the Lions as Trevor Brooks added 12, Sam Huttig 8, Koby Rider 6, Joel Morris 5 and Colden Blades 5.
AVCS 56, Franklin Acad. 46 CLINTONVILLE — The Patriots opened up a big lead early in defeating Franklin Academy Jan. 29. Kobe Parrow led the Patriots with 22 points, with Lucas Perez scoring 11, Brandon Snow 9, Joel Martineua 8, Chris Hickey 3, Landon Shay 2 and Nate Manning 1.
Willsboro 36, Saranac Lake 28 WILLSBORO — The Warriors continue to show their defensive prowess Jan. 27, holding the Red Storm to no more than 11 points in a quarter while holding leading scorer Mike Rice to just 4 points. The Warriors ended the game by doubling up the Storm,
Crown Point 46, ELCS 19 CROWN POINT — A 16-3 opening eight minutes had the Lady Panthers on their way to a win over the Lady Lions Jan. 29. Brittany Foote scored 19 points in the win, while Hannah Palmer added 10, Bailey Noel 4, Amber DuShane 4, Torrie Vradenburg 4, Heather Foote 2 and Miclaela Gunnison 2. Myra Adams led the Lions with 10 points as Faith Bona scored 5 and EmmaLee Turner 4.
BoysÊ bowling
NCCS 10, Willsboro 0 CHAMPLAIN — Matt Jolicoeur burned up the home lanes Jan. 26, scoring a 279 game as part of a 693 series for the Cougars as they swept past the Warriors. Justin Lapan had a 492 series for the Cougars, while Chase Pierce had the high Warrior game (169) as part of a 413 series, while twin brother Cole Pierce scored the high series of 429.
GirlsÊ bowling
Sierra Jacques of ELCS drives to the basket against Westport’s Kaleigh LaMotte. Photo by Jill Lobdell
Kellen Blake with a pin against Zach Cumber in the opening period at 145, and Ethan Feazelle with a forfeit win at 160. Mason Dubay of the Patriots broke the Peru winning streak with a forfeit victory at 120, while Dylan Baker scored a pin against Trent Prince at the 1:45 mark of the first period at 132. In the closest match of the night, AuSable’s Joe LeClair recorded a first period takedown for a 2-0 lead, while Jordan Hayes was only able to manage an escape point as LeClair scored the 2-1 win.
BoysÊ hockey
Beekmantown 3, Lake Placid 1 LAKE PLACID — After opening the game with a goal, the Blue Bombers were unable to find the back of the net again as the Eagles scored three unanswered markers for the win Jan. 27. Brendan Davison and Keenan Regan scored goals in the first period to counter the tally by Lake Placid’s Chris Williams, with Davisons goal coming 17 seconds after Williams found the back of the net. Matthew Maggy scored the insurance goal for the Eagles. Keller Kowaloski made 21 saves in the win, while Kamm Cassidy also made 21 saves for the Bombers.
InÊ theÊ rankings
A look at how Section VII teams are faring in the New York State Sportswriter’s Association polls
Boys basketball
NCCS 4, Willsboro 0
Class
Team
This week Last
D
Moriah
1
CHAMPLAIN — Madison Dumas swept the top honors for the Lady Cougars as they defeated the Lady Warriors Jan. 26. Dumas rolled a 170 game as part of a 454 series to lead all bowlers, while Sabrina Phair added a 428 triple. For the Warriors, Kayla Gay led with a 153 high game as part of a 396 series, while Devi Lee added a 325 triple.
C
AuSable Valley
5
5
C
Seton Catholic
17
19
D
Westport
H.M.
17
B
Northeastern Clinton
H.M.
H.M.
D
Willsboro
H.M.
H.M.
Wrestling
Peru 63, AVCS 20 CLINTONVILLE — The Indians won seven of the first eight matches to score a win over the Patriots Jan. 27. Peru’s Nick Bushey opened the match with a second period pin against Casey Spear of AVCS at 170, which was countered when the Patriot’s Chance Lapier scored a tech fall win over Lenny Daniels by a score of 16-0 at 182. Then it was off to the races for the Indians, as Cole McKee scored a forfeit win at 195, Riley Sartwell pinned Isaac Rivers 21 seconds into their match at 220, Hunter Sartwell earned a forfeit at 285, Logan Dubuque scored a 15-0 tech fall over Spencer Stafford at 99, Hunter Quero scored a 15-0 tech fall over Tyler McLean at 106, and Carson Dobozy pinned Landen Snyder 1:01 into the first period. Other Indian wins included Ben Post with a pin of Trevor Wilkinson just over a minute into the final period at 126, Colin Hogan with a 15-0 tech fall against Jason Fletcher at 138,
1
Girls basketball Class
Team
This week Last
C
Northern Adirondack
5
2
B
Beekmantown
11
17
D
Keene
16
15
C
AuSable Valley
18
14
B
Northeastern Clinton
23
25
Boys hockey Division
Team
This week Last
II
Beekmantown
10
11
II
Lake Placid
12
13
Wrestling Division
Team
This week Last
II
Saranac
9
7
II
Peru
17
15
II
Beekmantown
H.M.
H.M.
– H.M.: Honorable Mention.
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eed help with a new electronic gadget? The Mac Man can help! Ken Hughes, AKA the MacMan, is an Essex-based computer consultant who specializes in providing assistance to area residents with all manners of technology. Come join his Tech 101 class at the Center where he will answer your questions related to Apple computers, iPhones, iPads, as well as other non-Apple devices (although the focus of event will be on Apple-related technology.) The purpose of this class is to learn how to use your device, not to fix viruses or solve other individual technical issues. It is a free group class with half-hour sessions. Please contact the Center to sign up for a time slot. Preference will be given to Elizabethtown, Lewis and New Russia residents. Tech 101 will be held Wednesday, Feb. 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. Bring your device and play while you learn. Kye Smith offers Boot Camp class on Monday nights at 6 p.m. This Boot Camp class is a 60-minute session of intense interval strength training using body weight-bearing exercises.
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Pick-up basketball is open for adults at ELCS on most Monday nights from 7 until 9 p.m. Check the facebook group “Social Center Adult Basketball” for updates. Kye Smith offers a special Burlesque Masterclass Wednesday, Feb. 10, from 6 until 7:30 p.m. On Thursday, Feb. 11, NCCI offers Medicaid enrollment help from 9 a.m. to noon; walk-ins are welcome. Fitness classes on Thursday evening include yoga with Ellen at 4:15 p.m. and Zumba with Karin DeMuro at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 12 is a Pizza and Pool Friday for Teen Rec Members. 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.
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he North Country SPCA is not only a nonprofit agency with a mission to care for companion animals who Kathy Wilcox > Columnist are awaiting their forever rollerprincessfrog@yahoo.com homes, and to match those animals with families who will love them: We are also a great place to work! If you love animals, and if you’re eager to work for a growing organization that is making a difference in the lives of animals everywhere, you may be the purr-fect match for our position vacancy for a full-time Animal Care Technician. For more information and details, please visit our website at ncspca.org. To apply, email a cover letter and resume to jhartley@ncspca.org. Our featured pet this week is T-Bone, a beautiful Black Lab/Great Dane mix who is a very energetic fellow and loves going on hikes. This handsome dog has excellent leash manners and handles long car rides with perfect behavior. He was adopted out recently but unfortunately, we learned that he is not able to live in a home that has cats. The family said that, aside from the situation with their cats, he was a terrific dog and they were quite sad to return him to the shelter. If you have a home without cats and are looking for a dog who will be your running companion, car buddy, and all-around best friend, T-Bone bone is the ideal canine for you! Please stop by and visit him today.
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