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Midway through the academic year, Keene Central’s exchange students say they’re doing great. Pictured here clockwise from left: Yoshino Yamanaka, Emma Forsberg, Seung Yeol Ko, Joy McCabe, Jasmin Lutz, Chih-Wen Shih and Stefano Aldeghi. Photo by Pete DeMola
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AFES kids, faculty laud new “No Excuses” initiative By Pete DeMola
andrew@denpubs.com AU SABLE FORKS Ñ While students at Au Sable Forks Elementary still have a decade-plus before they toss their graduation caps skyward, the district has already gotten them to start thinking about their future. Last month, the school announced theyÕ ve been accepted into the No Excuses University network, a national program based on the concept of instilling the merits of higher learning and career preparedness from the ground floor. To get there, students must nail down six achievement-based modules, a philosophy that accompanies students through each grade level until the sixth grade. The district will need to demonstrate continuous improvement in all six systems to retain the program, said Principal Ginene Mason. As such, staffers are continually working to develop goals and make action plans to build momentum. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
Au Sable Forks Elementary has been accepted into the No Excuses University network, a nationwide initiative designed to raise awareness about college from a young age. Pictured here are Lillian TullerUs, Hailey Hickey and Ethan Depo.
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KEENE Ñ Nearly six months after KeeneÕ s group of six foreign exchange students touched down to spend the next year nestled in the High Peaks, they’re doing just fine. Last Saturday, they gathered at a cabin in the woods and began working on their yearbook bios. From the kitchen came the calamitous clamor of pots, pans and good-natured banter. Seung Yeol Ko, who is from Korea, peered into a bubbling cauldron and tended to his bulgogi Ñ a marinated beef dish. It’s not difficult to cook after you prepare the marinade, he said, ticking off the ingredients Ñ Sugar, garlic, pearsÉ The pleasant, distinctive smell of sesame oil hung in the air. Yoshino Yamanaka brewed a special soup using ingredients sheÕ d brought from Japan last August. Ò Like miso,Ó she said. They joined dishes from Italy and Germany, tiramisu and spŠ tzle, which was made by Jasmin Lutz. Stefano Aldeghi sat at the kitchen table and labored over his yearbook bio. He rattled off a list of friendly faces Ñ teachers, host parents, his girlfriendÕ s parents Ñ who have been aiding him on his international journey this past year. Ò There are lots of people helping us,Ó he said. Ò WeÕ re all thankful for our parents,Ó interjected ChihWen Shih, who is from Taiwan. Ò Without them, we are nothing.Ó CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
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SLWC Rotary Show to get groovy on Friday SARANAC LAKE Ñ The Saranac Lake Rotary Club will hold its annual Winter Carnival variety show at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13 at the Harrietstown Town Hall, celebrating this yearÕ s theme of Ò Groovy 60Õ s.Ó Ò It will be epic,Ó said Rotary Variety Show Co-Producer Joe Dockery. Ò This year is going to be hilarious. It will be as zany as ever, and there are some special surprises this year. The Ô 60s theme has lent itself to a wonderful production.Ó As always, the show will include a routine at the end of the evening with the popular Rotary Dancers, and their program remains a surprise. Ò Bill Plumb would kill me if I said anything about the dancers, other than the fact that we will be sticking with the Ô 60s theme,Ó
Dockery said. With the variety of performers, there is only one musical act this year. Ò We have comedy, magic and a sportsmenÕ s presentation,Ó Dockery said, adding that there will be special guest appearances by famous Ô 60s personalities. Ò Of course, theyÕ re impersonators,Ó Dockery said. Dockery produces the Winter Carnival Rotary Show with Sharon Tabor. The Winter Carnival royal party will also participate in the festivities. They are the king and queen (Steve Racette and Linda Jackson), grand marshal (Jack LaDuke), archbishop (Linda Brousseau), chamberlain (Jason Smith), princess (Caitlyn Mack of Paul SmithÕ s College), prince (MarSyi F. Foster of North Country Community College), elementary school pages (Phoebe Peer, Brady Owens, Will Meimis, Mia Mouranie, Alya Small and Mitchell Tuttle), attendants to the king and queen (Jacinda Riggs
and Anuj Prajapati), and the other high school court couples: Allycia Woodruff and Ethan Sawyer, Abbi Kirollos and Jeremiah Barge, Talia McDonough and Kilian Ryan, Anna Mader and Ty Marmion, Claire Bickford and Gabe Woodward, and Katelyn Hewitt and Jack Martin. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. They may be purchased at the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, Ampersound, Blue Line Sports, Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, Coakley Ace Hardware, Community Bank, Saranac Lake Community Store, Maurice’s Unisex Salon, NBT Bank and Post Office Pharmacy. Ò We sell out every year, so it would be good to get tickets early,Ó Dockery said. The Winter Carnival Rotary Show is a major fundraiser for the Saranac Lake Rotary Club and raised more than $7,500 last year, which went toward a variety of local projects. Rotary grant applications can be found online at saranaclakerotary.org. Members of the Au Sable Forks Volunteer Fire Department pose in front of their new truck, a $260,000 medium duty rescue vehicle that was delivered last week. “It’s been a four year project that we’ve finally been able to put to rest,” said Chief Michael Cross. Pictured from left: Cross, Assistant Chief Howard Drake, Firefighter Bert Drake and Assistant Chief Erin Himmel. Photo provided
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Popular local pharmacist returns to roots By Pete DeMola
pete@denpubs.com WILLSBORO Ñ WhatÕ s the prescription for a happy community? A friendly neighborhood pharmacist dishing out infinite refills of tailored attentiveness. Adirondack Apothecary, which operates pharmacies in Willsboro, Port Henry and Schroon, has announced a new addition to their family: Mike Morris, formerly of Kinney Drugs in Elizabethtown. Ò With MikeÕ s expansive background of the
region, weÕ re looking to expand further on long-term care services at all three locations,Ó said owner Jim Bowen. Morris will be a floating pharmacist filling in for the companyÕ s supervising pharmacist. The Elizabethtown resident painted the change as a return to his roots. Ò I like the fact that I can be more involved with patient care on a personalized level as opposed to worrying about corporate policy, performance and metrics that seemed to have lost that hometown feel,Ó he said. Bowen said MorrisÕ homespun approach meshes well with the independent pharmacyÕ s
Failing septic? HAPAC can help By Pete DeMola
pete@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ Does something smell in your household? The Housing Assistance Program of Essex County is issuing their last call for homeowners with failing septic systems to come forward so that the agency can apply for an annual Community Development Block Grant. The agency needs 30 applicants to identify an ongoing need within the county. Twenty more low-to-moderate income homeowners are needed. The agency typically helps about 25 first-time homeowners each year purchase homes. Executive Director Alan Hipps said septic replacement is a common issue. Replacing a failed system can be a costly endeavor, he said, and this application will allow the agency to peel off that one item from a list of possible home improvements and immediately
get to work. A site investigation and an engineered site plan are often required, while many systems are in difficult locations like near lakes and rivers. Signs include frequent pumpings and flushings, pooling water and a pervasive smell. Community Development Director Bruce Misarski cited a success story: Last year, the agency received a call from a local family whose residence was surrounded by multi-million dollar homes. The neighbors were complaining but felt hopeless because they couldnÕ t afford an overhaul. HAPAC paid for the engineering and for the contractors to repair the ailing system. The deadline for homeowners to step forward is Feb. 20. Annual income limits for applicants are based on household size. For a single-person household, the limit is $33,350. For a household of four, the limit is $47,600. Prospective applicants are encouraged to HAPEC at 873-6888 for more information.
goal of focusing on an expansion of their longterm care services, like providing services to skilled nursing facilities, including the Champlain Valley Senior Center in Willsboro. Future plans include expansion within Essex County service providers and into northern Warren and southern Clinton counties. Ò We treat this as family,Ó said Bowen. Ò Mike has been able to come into our family.Ó Past patients are encouraged to swing by the Willsboro location every Tuesday to say hello to Morris. Ò I feel great about working here,Ó he said. Ò ItÕ s a great change.Ó
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ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ U niversity of Vermont Health Network - Elizabethtown Community Hospital will be hosting its annual Healthy Heart Day on Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. This event offers community members the opportunity to take part in a free heart health screening. The health screening will assess blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol and oxygen levels. Hospital staff will also check height and weight, providing an overall health picture. Participants will also have an EKG reading taken, an important test that measures heart health. A team of nurses and lab staff will conduct the health screening. Participants will take home hearthealthy recipes, get important health information, view various exhibits and talk with professionals about taking care of their heart. According to Dr. Rob DeMuro, medical director at Elizabethtown Community Hospital, ensuring heart health is one of the most important things anyone can do. Ò There are many conditions that lead to heart disease, including high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol,Ó he said. Ò It is important for people to manage risk factors; and early detection of certain medical conditions is crucial. This free screening provides the perfect opportunity to do just that.Ó DeMuro also stressed the importance of healthy eating and exercise. ÒWh ile certain genetic or inherited factors such as age, gender and family history cannot be changed, adopting a healthy lifestyle can dramatically decrease your risk of getting heart disease,Ó h e emphasized. Call the hospital for additional information at 873-3003.
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f youÕ re cold and just canÕ t warm up, short of going to the airport and jumping on a southbound plane, hunt up your favorite dancing shoes and make your way to the Whallonsburg Grange this Saturday evening. Trumpeter Taylor Haskins and his quartet will be on the stage and heating up the room with dance selections guaranteed to get your blood moving. What? You canÕ t dance? Arrive at 6:30 p.m. for an hour of lessons before the band starts to play at 7:30. Admission is $12, much cheaper than a ticket to Miami. Although the thermometer tells a different story, we are gradually leaving behind the frostiest days of the winter. The coldest 100 days of the year in Burlington historically have been from Dec. 3 to March 11, less than a month away. To me, the time to escape from Essex County is during the pseudo-winter spell of March and April, when itÕ s still cold, windy, not green and with nearly always a horrendous snow storm that deepens the misery of this dreadful time.
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he dreaded flu bug caught up with me this last week and when it does, it really can lay you low. So thanks to a great pill taken for five days, I am nearly back to my active self. This ValentineÕ s weekend has many great things going on and IÕ m hopeful we can support local efforts. The Methodist Men will hold their second soup, bread and dessert lunch on Sat. Feb. 14 from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the dining room area of the Methodist Church. The cost is $6. The Congregational Church will hold their second seasonal coffee house on Sat. Feb. 14 starting at 7 p.m. with the cost of $5 for adults. The Whallonsburg Grange also has some special events this weekend, while the local restaurants have specials so you can find much to do. Congratulations to the schoolÕ s drama department for another great performance of Ò CinderellaÓ this past weekend. This performance features the younger students and they are wonderful. The Champlain Valley Senior Community is working with Richard and Mona Morgan to put together a special program to recall the history of the former basketball programs held in this same building. They are looking for alumni and other interested past students to come help plan this special program. The planning meeting
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Rob Ivy • robhivy@gmail.com These days, my friends at Juniper Hill Farm are ordering seeds, reviewing job applications and making agreements with their wholesale buyers. This certified organic farm lies in the Town of Essex but is right outside of Wadhams. The demand for locally grown food seems to be soaring, based on the interest Juniper Hill sees from chefs, summer camps and other big buyers. There are also more growers and processors moving into the area, following in the footsteps of more established operations like Essex Farm and Full and By Farm. The conversion of Bob LincolnÕ s building into a food processing and storage center is more evidence of an agricultural renaissance hereabouts. IÕ m pleased to see that the GrangeÕ s popular Lyceum series will feature a talk on Feb. 24 by Andy Buchanan on the diary of Charles Stafford, who was a dairy farmer in Whallonsburg in the mid 19th century. Mr. Buchanan is a historian who teaches at UVM and is one of the more prominent residents of The Ô Burg. There will be more Lyceum events coming along in March.
Janice Allen • 963-8912 • allens@willex.com will be on Sunday, Feb. 15th at 3 p.m. at the center. All of those interesting to helping to assist the program are welcome. The main program will be on March 21. For more information or to volunteer call Richard or Mona. We lost two more outstanding people that have made Willsboro their home and offered much to the life of the community Patricia Reynolds was an outstanding artist and known worldwide. Her love of the Adirondacks and nature are now down on canvas to be remembered forever. Robert Rizzon and his wife Beverly were such a joy to get to know as they were building their special home in Reber. Sympathy to both families. Happy Birthdays: A late greeting to Eileen Longware on Feb. 6; Dian Ahrent (Feb. 11), Nancy Ahrent (Feb. 12), Olivia Kelley (Feb. 12), Mary Sue Arnold (Feb. 13), Alan Albin (Feb. 13), Jerilyn Jacquish (Feb. 16), Nancy Huestis (Feb. 18), Kristin Hotaling (Feb. 18) and Jean Leonessa on Feb. 18. Happy Anniversary to Walt and Linda Morgan and Sherry and Junior Mitchell, both on Feb. 14.
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KEESEVILLE Ñ February is National Canned Food Month. TD Bank at 1744 Main Street is collecting nonperishable food items for the ACAP Essex County Food Shelf.
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Napoleon and the Record of Fugitives.Ó The book was coauthored with Tom Calarco and presents an eye-opening account of the inner workings of the Underground Railroad in New York City as well as never before published diaries of Underground Railroad conductors and leaders. The event is free to the public and refreshments will be served. Other then the signing and lots of snow, itÕ s a quiet week. Again, if anyone hears of efforts to help the Doner family after the fire destroyed their home, please let me know so I can post it. If you have any news of events going on in our area, I would be glad to report it here. Just drop me an email at kmpage1217@ charter.net. Thanks and have a great week.
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ith ValentineÕ s Day swiftly approaching, love is in the air... puppy love, that is! The North Country SPCA is sponsoring and adoption special for the month of February, My Furry Valentine. Throughout this month, adoption fees for all adult dogs and cats have been cut in half (regular adoption fees still apply). If your heart has a place in it for a new furry friend, there is no time like the present to visit our many adoptable dogs and cats at our shelter. If you are unsure about whether you are ready to commit to adoption, please check out the links on our website, ncspca.org, under ÒA dopt a Pet.Ó We have helpful information on things to consider when adding a dog or cat to
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April 6, 1934 - February 4, 2015 museum at SUNY PlattsPatricia Reynolds, a lovely, burgh, where her legacy will bright and entertaining provide inspiration to stuwoman, died peacefully at dents and all who stand in her home following a period wonder of her artistic talent. of declining health. Pat was Survivors include Jeanborn on April 6, 1934 in Jacques Duval, her lifelong Portchester, New York. She partner, mentor and soulwas the daughter of Edwin mate, her son Clifford W. Steeg and Anna L. Steeg. Reynolds of Willsboro, her From a young age, she and daughter Stephanie Defanti her parents spent summers of Kennebunk, Maine and in Willboro, where they five grandchildren: Anna, stayed at Echo Lake Park. It Cliff, Margaret, Mary and was here that she met her William. husband, Carlyle "Skip" A Funeral Mass took place at Reynolds, whom she married 11:00 am at St. Philips Roat the age of 19 and moved man Catholic Church in permanently to Willsboro. Willsboro, NY on Saturday, Pat was a renowned waterFeb. 7, 2015. All were welcolor artist. Her works celecome to a gathering after the brated her love of the natural service at the families' home. world surrounding her East Donations in her memory Side Studio on Lake Chammay be made to: plain, as well as her visions High Peaks Hospice and Palfrom distant places, feelings liative Care, 12 Tom Phelps and dreams. Way, Mineville, New York. Pat received many national The family would like to exawards and is listed in Who's Who in American Art. Her press its sincere gratitude to paintings have been exhibitDr. Anthony Politi for his never-ending care and kinded widely in the United ness over the last several States as well as Canada, Europe, Great Britian, Japan years. and Saudi Arabia. Huestis Funeral Home, She always generously doWillsboro, NY. is in charge nated her works of art to the of arrangements
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your family. Our helpful shelter staff are also always ready to answer any questions you may have. Our featured pet this week is Jasmine, a Domestic Shorthair-mix with a striking black-and-white tuxedo patterned coat. Jasmine is a tiny little girl who arrived at the shelter as a stray, timid and frightened. Our gentle staff have helped her begin to come out of her shell, and she now enjoys being petted and is becoming more sociable. We believe Jasmine will truly blossom in the right home, with plenty of patience and love. If you are looking for a petite feline who is the purrfect size for a lap, you will want to meet Jasmine. She is also eligible for our ValentineÕ s adoption special!
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Essex will be the subject of the installation of storm drains by Essex County beginning in late March with the completion date of midJune, 2015. The County and their Engineers will hold an informational meeting in the Town of Essex with a date and time to be determined. The storm drains will affect those residents on a Bull Run and the downtown area. Just as soon as we have more information, it will be posted to the public.
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y apologies on the lack of a column last week Ð I was downstate racing to beat the storm back home. Now as I write this weekÕ s column, I look out the window at another storm hitting us. Winter in the North Country, nothing quite like it. I canÕ t even imagine how the residents of Keeseville back in the heydays of the 1850s dealt with all the snow using only horsepower and manpower to move it. On Friday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m., Don Papson will be having a book launch party and signing in the fourth floor reading room of the Fienberg Library at Plattsburgh State University. Papson will discuss his new book, Ò Secret Lives of the Underground Railroad in New York City: Sydney Howard Gay, Louis
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ectonic shifts are reshaping the North CountryÕ s economic landscape. So why do our downtowns continue to look so shabby? WeÕ re in a new era of multi-agency cooperation that is seeing insular townships inch forward with coordinated marketing and branding efforts for the first time ever. A alphabet soup of nonprofit, public and private agencies have sprouted in recent years, all seeking to find common ground when it comes to plotting a sustainable path forward for community survival. Organizations like the Nature Conservancy and the Adirondack Foundation have began to offer micro-enterprise programs designed to ignite entrepreneurship, while local officials have been champs when it comes to locking down state and federal grants. At the state level, the region has seen over $63 million sprinkled down from Gov. Andrew CuomoÕ s regional economic development councils Ñ with another potential $500 million on the way if the legislature approves a new seven-region battle royale. Building on that, the state has pledged to make high-speed broadband universal by 2019, an initiative that would make New York the most connected state in the union, a measure critical to the economic transformation of some of the most rural communities in the Adirondack Park. And on the federal level, the promise of bipartisanship from our new Congresswoman Elise Stefanik paired with her capitol connections means the district will clearly benefit provided she delivers on her campaign promises. This is all good stuff. So, again, why do our communities continue to look so downtrodden? ItÕ s a common sight Ñ Yawning storefronts, empty lots and rotting buildings. Each community seems to have a glaring example of underutilized, neglected or abandoned space, be they Saranac Lake, Willsboro, Port Henry or Elizabethtown. WhatÕ s the solution? Obviously there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to jumpstarting each main street: Each community contains a different dynamic Ñ from PlattsburghÕ s ample lakefront access to Chesterfield’s lack of it — and we shouldn’t conflate public policy with the unique factors on the ground in each community, be they thorny infrastructure issues that have hobbled development or shortsighted elected officials. But itÕ s worth publicly discussing.
While a comprehensive approach is needed that ties together the environmental, economic, business and tourism strands of our regionÕ s DNA, here are a few ideas we think deserve a closer look. Open up. North Country communities should take a long, hard look into the EB-5 federal immigration program designed to wed foreign investors to regions in need of economic growth. In exchange for citizenship, applicants must pledge to invest at least $500,000 in these areas, which are usually defined as small, rural and poor. Like here. The marriage of wealthy foreign nationals seeking investment opportunities to economically struggling communities seems like a win-win. DonÕ t buy into the anti-immigration rhetoric Ñ our willingness to bring others into the fold is what makes America so great. Think big. Dovetailing from the immigration issue, a great tool to attract foreign investment is marketing neglected properties and parcels at the international level to generate interest. WeÕ re not saying this as a backhand slap, but many small scale brokers don’t have the firepower to market some of these problem parcels to, say, a consortium of Saudi Arabian investors. Over the past year, New York has been quietly making inroads to market the state abroad. While finding a buyer for Uncle Cletus’ long-abandoned general store might not fall into the same category as Gov. CuomoÕ s plan to create a $35 million fund to grow the stateÕ s exports, it probably wouldnÕ t be a bad idea for private sellers and larger firms to bone up on what services the state has to offer and take it from there. Get involved. While North Countryfolk come from superior stock Ñ weÕ re second-to-none when it comes to being neighborly and looking out for one another Ñ unfortunately, we can be really apathetic when it comes to civic participation. While bright spots exist in each community Ñ like Tupper LakeÕ s ARISE, the Ticonderoga and North Warren Chambers of Commerce and the North Creek Business Alliance, just to name a few Ñ our attendence at school board, town and county meetings is anemic, at best, even when discussing issues that directly affect our wallets. In the face of this growing inter-agency cooperation, the closer relationship from the state and an increasingly global economy, itÕ s easy to forget that sometimes the easiest and most effective tool for change is going to a meeting and raising some hell. Ñ Denton Publications Editorial Board, Dan Alexander, Keith Lobdell and John Gereau
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eÕ ve all heard the He points out that an outstory about the of-work engineer, for example, one that got away. performing a minimum of one Each time we hear it, the story hour of work a week for $20, gets more elaborate while the also is not officially counted as prey gets bigger, faster and unemployed. In addition, those even more elusive. working part time but wanting To some degree we are all full-time work are also are not guilty of a little embellishment, counted. but at what point is it casual Ò ThereÕ s no other way to say lore versus the stuff we build this,” Clifton says. “The official Dan Alexander our lives around. Several stounemployment rate É amounts Thoughts from ries recently came to light that to a big lie.Ó His arguments echo Behind the Pressline speak to the concerns many those made by White House ophave regarding the degree of ponents. Gallup is an 80-yearfactual information we are provided from preold, nonpartisan firm known for its national sumed reliable sources. At what point do we polling. say enough is enough? Clifton concludes, Ò When the media, talkFirst, the chairman of Gallup, the research ing heads, the White House and Wall Street and polling firm claims the country’s official start reporting the truth Ñ the percent of unemployment rate is really an underestiAmericans in good jobs; jobs that are full time mation and is nothing more than a Ò big lieÓ and real -- then we will quit wondering why perpetuated by the White House, Wall Street Americans arenÕ t Ô feelingÕ something that and the media. James Clifton, Gallup CEO, doesn’t remotely reflect the reality in their revealed in a recent blog that the Labor Delives. We will also quit wondering what holpartment arrives at the monthly unemploylowed out the middle class.Ó ment rate in a manner not reflective of what WeÕ ve all gotten so desensitized by the noise is really taking place in the job market. How of the non-truth and spinning of the truth it is can a system be a reliable measurement when now accepted as the norm. NBCÕ s Brian Wilit does not consider Americans who have quit liams seems to have met his Waterloo with his looking for work after four weeks to not be inwar correspondent tale that he has continued cluded in the survey? to expand, growing more harrowing over the The departmentÕ s current rate of 5.6 per- years. Last week the calls for his honesty ficent unemployment is, by their calculations, nally reached the point that he chose to take the lowest since June 2008. President Obama leave of his anchor position on the Nightly told us, in his State of the Union address and News while he seeks a way to restore his once in campaign-style stops across the country, good reputation. that we are in the midst of a strong economic Unfortunately, these are not isolated cases. recovery and that we are creating jobs at the Far too many are getting caught with their fastest pace since 1999. hands in the cookie jar, so to speak. Honesty Clifton says the Ò cheer leadingÓ for the 5.6 and accountability can only be based in truth. number is Ò deafening.Ó He goes on to say LetÕ s hope this is the beginning of a new that, Ò The media loves a comeback story. The trend where Americans wake up to what White House wants to score political points, they are willing to accept as truth. There is no and Wall Street would like you to stay in the substitute for the truth regardless of politics, market.Ó party or social correctness. We all learned as Since the start of the Great Recession, which children that sooner or later lies and deception economists largely agree began in late 2007, come home to roost and that truth is always the unemployment rate peaked at 10 percent the best policy. We must rebuke information in October 2009 and finally dropped under 6 that does not add up and demand a new level percent in September 2014. of honesty in government, media and among Clifton says Americans out of work for at ourselves. The truth never needs to be shaped! least four weeks are Ò as unemployed as one can possibly beÓ and he contends that as many Dan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton as 30 million of them are now either out of Publications. He may be reached at dan@denpubs. work or severely underemployed. com.
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Guest Viewpoint
“Today I stopped caring”
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recently read a letter from a Wisconsin police officer entitled ÒT oday I Stopped Caring.Ó In the letter, the officer talks about how a once noble profession has become hated and distrusted; about how he stopped caring because parents donÕ t teach their kids right from wrong and tell them that if they misbehave, the police will take them away. The police are hated for the tickets we write, the arrests we make and again, for not being everywhere and making the arrest of the drunk to prevent hitting another car and killing someone. We are hated for taking away Òh armlessÓ drugs; for carrying guns; for not using a taser instead of a gun; for scaring kids; for shooting to stop the violence instead of wounding or shooting the gun out of the bad guyÕ s hand; for defending ourselves from attacks from thrown rocks and bottles and for being the front line between civilized society and those who prey on it. We are hated for being the Òg overnmentÓ who takes away your freedom, your guns and your liberty; we are the police state in military gear randomly attacking innocent people without reason. We are Waco, Ruby Ridge and the bad cop who shoots innocents all rolled into one lone officer, who you may see, coincidently, on the side of the road changing a senior citizen’s flat tire or calming and caring for that abused animal. No one wants us around, but instantly demands results and arrests when criminality invades their world, usually in 60 minutes or less as seen on TV. If we solve it, we are heroes. If not, we are incompetent, just look at online social media Ð t hey will tell you all about us.
The writer stopped caring because a video from somewhere in America shows a cop who forgot his oath, does something criminal himself and by extension, we are all that way. We have to work twice as hard to be fair and honest, to do our job and not to be in the news painted by that same brush. We stop caring because of todayÕ s culture of instant connectivity, of not taking responsibility for actions, of taking and not giving back, of “what’s in it for me”; of instant gratification, of idolizing gangsters, thugs, sexual promiscuity and of valuing these over hard work, honesty, dedication and achievement. The original author ended his letter with ÒY es, I stopped caring today, but tomorrow when I put that uniform back on, I will care again.Ó Here in the North Country, we are blessed with peace and police officers that do care. They get discouraged, and they see the dark underbelly of society, but they put on the uniform each day, take a deep breath and do it all over again. They go from a fatal accident, assault or suicide to the next call with a purpose. You will see the professionalism in tragic situations and in helping the senior citizen or the small child with a trivial issue that is the entire world to them and do it with the same dedication and caring. You will find these officers invested in the community, they are members of public interest groups like the Elks and Kiwanis; in military organizations such as the American Legion, the VFW and the AmVets. They are in your schools and youth organizations as coaches and referees. They are the people rebuilding the local ball field or
driving kids to games and practices. They are just like you except for the fact that every day when the uniform goes on, they know that they may not come home that night or ever again. That something or someone may take away those things that you take for granted, safety and security, life and liberty, but they do it because that is their calling and they care about their community and everything in it; people, schools, seniors, kids and even animals. I have served the people of Essex County for almost 38 years with the Sheriff’s Office and have encountered innumerable officers from federal, state and local jurisdictions. I won’t lie and say they are all great officers: Some shouldn’t have chosen this career, but those are extremely rare and soon found and weeded out. Those I meet and work with are consummate professionals and I am proud of my association with each and every one. I am also proud of our culture here in the North Country where citizens recognize these officers and appreciate all they do to keep everyone safe and free. Thank you North Country for seeing us as not only police and peace officers, but as people who care and go that extra mile to Òp rotect and serveÓ as our oath demands. Richard Cutting, Essex County Sheriff
Guest Viewpoint
Kinmen, Flight 235 and me
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work as a teacher trainer in Taipei and travel extensively. In the past 12 months, IÕ ve traveled about 30,000 kilometers to five cities outside of Taipei: Taichung, Taidong, Yilan, Kaohsiung. And Kinmen. If the city sounds familiar, itÕ s probably because of how it made the news last week. Shortly after taking off from Taipei, TransAsia Airways Flight 235 struck an elevated roadway before falling into the Keelung River. Forty of the 58 people on the flight died, including both pilots. Three people are still unaccounted for. The flight was on-route from the Taiwanese capital to Kinmen, an outlying island located just off the coast of Mainland China. Due to its proximity, itÕ s a popular tourist and business destination for mainlanders. Since this past August alone, I’ve been flown there 10 or 11 times. TransAsia crashed in July and killed 48 people. After that, I stopped taking that airline. The first time, I thought it was a fluke. But two times isn’t a fluke. Kinmen is about 360 kilometers from Taipei. The flight is com-
fortable, usually. It takes a little less than an hour. It gives me time to have a cup of coffee and land. When I do, IÕ m always picked up and greeted at the airport by the smiling face of my co-worker. Kaoliang Liquor is based on the island. So going from the airport to the school, we drive past the Kaoliang plant and its huge moment, a liquor bottle two stories high. And then I do my workshops and my teacher observation. I think my job is really important because it gives people more global viewpoints. Teaching English is like soft diplomacy Ñ one Taiwanese and one American discussing teaching methods, itÕ s just a cultural exchange. ItÕ s important, creating relationships. And I think it has a huge impact on people. So every time I fly, when I get there, I usually feel extremely relaxed. The culture of Kinmen is special. ThereÕ s a lot of ghost stories and superstition as a result of the military history, and everyone is very calm and relaxed. ItÕ s population density is very low, the opposite of Taipei. The food is incredible Ñ the specialty is taro and oysters. Everything is made with love.
Everyone knows everyone, itÕ s a tiny, tiny island. Many of the people who died in the crash were from Mainland China, which is very, very close Ñ about two kilometers from Kinmen. Sixteen people on the island are my students. And aside from the Americans who co-teach, just in my small network, I know about 50 people on the island. Flight 235 crashed during our winter break when everyone was traveling. When it happened, everyone started putting up Facebook updates: Ò IÕ m safe, thanks for checking in.Ó That was really scary. I could have been on the plane. Of all of the places, Kinmen is my favorite: the teachers, the food Ñ I like everything about Kinmen. In fact, I love Kinmen, itÕ s a hidden gem. And itÕ s so sad. Sarah DeMola, Taipei, Taiwan
Letters to the Editor
A heartfelt thanks from High Peaks Hospice To the Editor: It takes a special person to recognize and support an organization like High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care. In 2014, the Central (Essex County) Office took care of 74 patients, 84 percent of whom were in their homes. This was their one main and true wish, to live out the final weeks and months of their lives at home and surrounded by those they love. If it were not for the support of all those who donated and sponsored us, we would not have been able to grant this wish. We would like to thank all those who donated and sponsored us in 2014, including: ADK Hardware Co., ApplebeeÕ s Restaurant, Ausable Chasm, Bluff Point Golf, Butcher Block Restaurant, Camp Dudley, Champlain Ferries, Cobble Hill Golf Course, The Depot Theatre, Egglefield Ford, Emeralds Restaurant, High Peaks Golf Course, International Paper, Laura Tyler, PepsiCo, Plattsburgh Distributing, Shear Dimensions, Skene Valley Country Club, The Breathing Body, The Wind-Chill Factory, Ticonderoga Country Club Golf, Ticonderoga Country Club Golf Pro Shop, Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union, Tops Friendly Market, UNO Pizzeria & Grill, Chazy-Westport Telephone, Westport Main Street Diner, The Galley Restaurant (Westport Marina), Cole Gaddor and Performance Arts Connection, Moriah Central School, Ausable Forks Elementary School, Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School, Keene Central School. We apologize to anyone we may not have included here. Together we make a difference. Ingrid Roemischer, Development Coordinator
Be vigilant when giving out personal information To the Editor: A number of years ago, I wrote a letter to the editor discussing my feelings toward the electronic health records... and here we are with a huge leak of info. This is not the first leak. When will we learn? Electronics are great, but not if you donÕ t want your info leaked. I bet most of you, when going to a specialist after getting referred by your family doc, still have to fill in a bunch of nonsense on a form even though the specialist should have all that available. Whatever you do, do not enter your SSAN as that is the key to most info break-ins. People want your SSAN and you should not give that number out unless you are shown a real reason to do so. Our military, veterans affairs and many other government agencies have had problems and if you think your medical records are any more secure, god help you. Bill Hubschman, Westport
Bear attends, applauds play
The future is BLANK
To the Editor: A large black bear was sighted on Friday, Feb. 7, attending the performance of the musical Ò CinderallaÓ by elementary school children at the Willsboro Centeral School. Though the bear was disguised in a pair of winter overalls and wool hat, several audience members noted that the bruin could not fit into a single seat and instead spotted it watching from a bench at the rear of the auditorium. Apparently the bear beat its retreat before the curtain calls for the actors, leaving the following poem, scratched on a sheet of birch bark and later found by one of the smaller children dressed in the play as a mouse.
To the Editor: For over a century, the majority of Essex County voters were registered Republicans. But today, as the political climate changes, voters are also changing their party affiliations. In the past six months, July 2014 to Jan. 2015, a total of 580 Essex County residents registered to vote or changed their voter registration. Of those who filed forms with the Board of Elections, 33% chose to be listed as Blanks, (No Party). A slightly lower number of voters, 31.2%, registered as Republicans and 23.7% registered as Democrats. The total population of Essex County, according to the 2013-estimated US census, is 38,762. The Essex County Board of Elections lists 23,594 (61%) of all residents as registered voters. But in the November 2014 election, only 10,785 (45.7%) of Essex County voters cast ballots in the GovernorÕ s race. The January 2015 total of all Essex County registered voters by party is:
Like all of us bears in the winter I sleep in a cave in the woods thatÕ s dark and thatÕ s deep. But one day I awoke to find a small mouse had crept in to wake me right there in my house. He told me heÕ s starring in a play at the school thatÕ s sure to make audiences clap, laugh, and drool He said to wake up from my deep hibernation to check out a great song-and-dance presentation.
Blank (no Party) Conservative Democratic Green Independence Other Republican Working Families
As I walked toward the school I could hear all the hollers, but then I found out it would cost me five dollars Ò Oh, no,Ó I thought, Ò this play I canÕ t miss.Ó So I bought my way in with a big, wet bear kiss.
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Wildlife experts were at odds to explain the appearance, though did note that bears have many times been found in the interior of houses and other buildings. However, according to one naturalist, Ò whatÕ s so different here is the animal staying in place for nearly the whole play.Ó Commenting on the very unusual event, Director Derrick Hopkins and Conductor Jennifer Moore were Ò pleased that the play attracted a diverse audience,Ó suspecting that the bear might be willing to again interrupt its hibernation if given the lead role in their upcoming production of Ò Smokey the Bear Kids.Ó
There are currently six officially recognized parties in New York State, but that number is likely to increase in the coming year as several new parties are being formed. The third largest official party in New York State is the Independence Party. Some voters, in an attempt to choose NO PARTY, have mistakenly signed up for the Independence Party, believing that they are registering as independent. In order to have NO political party attached to your name, you must register as a Blank (No Party). There are many reasons why voters are turning their backs on traditional parties, and choosing no party membership. Negative campaign ads, the financial influence of Super Pacs, and scandals that cut across all parties, turn voters off. The days of single party control of a town or county is over. The future of our county, state and national political landscape is Blank. Any Essex County resident who wants to change their voter registration can call the County Board of Elections at 518-8733474 or go online to get a voter registration form at co.essex. ny.us/wp/board-of-elections/.
Robert Harsh, Essex
Margaret Bartley, Elizabethtown
Oh, the play was so awesome, the greatest, the best, with Cinderella, her prince, and all of the rest. I clapped with four paws and rolled on the floor, then stood on back feet and gave my best roar. So now that IÕ m back all snug in my bed, that music still dances around in my head. I cherish the memory like honey so sweet and smile a bear grin when I hear those mouse feet.
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Keene exchange students From page 1
All six of the kids, the districtÕ s third batch of exchange students, are participating in the Keene Youth CommissionÕ s ski program. Aldeghi said heÕ s looking forward to a trip to Jay Peak in Vermont this week. Ò I was bad at the beginning, but am getting better all the time,Ó he said. He and Shih have also had a golden year for basketball. Keene CentralÕ s boyÕ s team is currently ranked 14th in the state with a 17-0 record, the fourth-longest active winning streak in New York. Ò I want to go to state with my teammates,Ó said Shih, who is a forward. The teamÕ s last game of the regular season is scheduled for Tuesday, the day this edition went to print. Ò I love it,Ó he said. This summer, Shih will go on a globetrotting tour to Italy, Copenhagen and Los Angeles before spending two weeks back in Taiwan. Then, itÕ s back to the States for college. The goal is to attend SUNY Plattsburgh, where he plans on majoring in business before delving into the wellness and fitness fields. This is nothing new for the Taipei native, who comes from an international family: Mom spent time in Australia for a workstudy program, while Dad was stationed in Japan and Mainland China’s far-flung Xinjiang Province, among other locales. His brother had gone to school in Copenhagen, and will soon move to London, while other family members are dotted throughout the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The person he keeps in touch with most is his grandfather back in Taipei. Emma Forsberg, of Sweden, said sheÕ s enjoyed hitting the slopes and traveling with her host family, including trips to Boston, New York City and Rochester.
No Excuses From page 1
Mason said the takeaway for parents is simple. Ò WeÕ re going to support them in their efforts to make sure their kids can be as successful as they can be,Ó she said. Mason stressed that college isnÕ t for everyone and the district isnÕ t trying to force the hands of parents. Ò We want to make sure they have the skills so when they get to that place, they can go to college Ñ we want them to have options.Ó Mason said folks often get frustrated at the lack of resources available in rural communities. Ò WeÕ re not going to make excuses anymore.Ó HEY! HO! LETÕ S GO! So what does this all mean? For the little ones, itÕ s as simple as familiarizing them with the concept that college exists Ñ like a recent trip to a SUNY Plattsburgh hockey game, for instance. By sixth grade, students will be introduced to the concept of scholarships. This is done, in part, through new vocabulary words, chants and decor. Each classroom has adopted a college Ñ like Syracuse University for the kindergartners, whose classroom door was dotted with Otto the Orange nametags. On cheer day, they put on orange t-shirts and chant. Flair from other schools dotted the corridors of the school, which is now referred to as a Ò campusÓ Ñ Le Moyne, Boston University, Union College, RPI. Also adorning the hallways were seven character traits linked to collegiate success Ñ like zest, curiosity and grit, which Mason explained as Ò the ability to stick to things that are challenging or tough.Ó Students have signed pledges. So have parents and teachers. All of this allows kids to understand why they go to school each day, said Mason. As time goes on, more and more pieces will be added. Mason said itÕ s important to ensure that the changes to the program, which carries no additional costs for district taxpayers, are sustainable Ò As long as we have passion and work hard, this program will always be here,Ó she said. ON A JOURNEY A leadership team of teachers have been crucial to lighting the programÕ s fuse. Some are already seeing results. Second grade teacher Doug Garrand said the collaboration between grade levels has increased.
www.valleynewsadk.com Ò All the cities in America are so big compared to Sweden,Ó she said. Ò New York City has more people in the city than all of Sweden.Ó Forsberg, a junior, said she has enjoyed her time in Keene. Ò ThereÕ s always something to do,Ó she said, Ò and the school cafeteria is very nice Ñ salads, home-cooked bread. They have food from local farms.Ó Aldeghi looked up from his keyboard and laughed. Ò He only likes pasta with tomato sauce,Ó said Forsberg. All said they were doing well with the coursework and adjusting to using English as their primary language. Ò My English is the highest in the class,Ó said Seung. Ò But itÕ s not for them,Ó he joked, laughing at his pals around the table. Ò ItÕ s true,Ó said Shih. Ò His [Test of English as a Foreign Language] score is 101.Ó Seung looked at Yamanaka: Ò SheÕ s gotten better, especially within the past few months.Ó Yamanaka smiled. A reporter asked if there was anything the students found really weird about American culture. Ò Yeah, you guys put everything on the same plate,Ó said Aldeghi, who went on to explain ItalyÕ s table setting tradition in great detail to his classmates. Ò But itÕ s so many dishes to clean,Ó said Forsberg. Ò Do you have a dishwasher?Ó Ò Do you eat pasta everyday?Ó asked Yamanaka. Ò Yes, twice,Ó said Aldeghi. Ò Do you eat rice every day?Ó Aldeghi and Shih proceeded to pepper Yamanaka with attacks about her Ò poison soup.Ó Joy McCabe, the programÕ s coordinator, looked upon her flock and sighed: “At the first dinner, they were all so nice to each other.” Keene Central School is now seeking host families for the 201516 school year. Interested families can contact International Student Coordinator Joy McCabe at 518-764-0066 or jjmccabe10@keenecentralschool.org. Nancy Garrand, third grade, said her kids are much more aware of their process as a result of setting personal goals. Tammy Forrence said the program was important in infusing students with a sense of the bigger picture Ñ that their tasks arenÕ t required just because their teacher said so. Ò YouÕ re on this path and this path is going to follow you throughout your life,Ó said Forrence. Ò YouÕ re on a journey.Ó Fourth grade teacher Laurie Estes said she appreciated the shared culture of universal achievement that has led to deeper relationships between the faculty, staff and students. Ò The whole collegial environment has been enjoyable and rewarding.Ó Ò I also enjoy opening communication with parents so they understand what our goals in the school are for their children,Ó added Nancy Garrand. And Mason, citing a recent webinar with 200 of her new counterparts across the No Excuses network, said the ability to tap into the other schools has been invaluable. Ò We have a powerful connection with all of these places now,Ó she said. STUDENTS APPROVE The kids, too, have given the program an early stamp of approval. Ò When we go to assemblies, we like to say our cheers loud,Ó said Hailey Hickey. Lillian TullerUss Ñ Ò ItÕ s my mom and my dadÕ s name jammed togetherÓ Ñ said her class was focused on making their cheers louder. Ò Ours tries to scream at the top of our lungs,Ó she said. Ò We love the college spirit. ItÕ s been really fun.Ó Ò After we do our cheer, we say Ô go-whatever-our-collegeis,Õ Ó she added. Ò ItÕ s about being positive to each other,Ó said Hickey, Ò and never letting each other down.Ó Ethan Depo said he already had an idea of which school he wanted to attend. Ò IÕ ve been wanting to go to Syracuse University,Ó he said. Ò I like their football team, IÕ ve liked it for eight-or-nine years.Ó A reporter asked who SyracuseÕ s coach was. His face scrunched up. Ò My dadÕ s told me this seven times,Ó he groaned. Ò I want to get a good education,Ó said Hailey. Ò I may go to Potsdam because thereÕ s dancing.Ó TullerUss said she had her eye on Manhattanville College Ò because my dance teacher said her daughter went there and it was professional.Ó She asked a reporter who the ULCA mascots were. The reporter thought about it for a moment before conceding defeat. Ò Joe and Josephine Bruin,Ó she said. Ò This is fun.Ó
County resolves cemetery issue, authorizes fairgrounds usage
By Pete DeMola
pete@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ Essex County lawmakers hammered out a series of decisions on Thursday, Feb. 5 before fanning out across the state this month for a slate of conferences to draw attention to the countyÕ s ongoing needs. Among the most salient items on the agenda: Cemetery sold. Following the board’s official stamp of approval, Old County Cemetery owner Ruth Morgan inked a deal with the county on Friday, Feb. 6 to sell the two-acre property for $9,000. The county must now survey the parcel, which contains 378 known graves, and apply to both the Adirondack Park Agency and the town of Essex for subdivision permits. Westport bicentennial. The county signed off on WestportÕ s usage of the Essex County Fairgrounds for their upcoming bicentennial, which is currently scheduled for the weekend of July 4. The town will be still on the hook for electricity and water fees. Appeal to Cuomo. As the state sails into budget season, the board passed a resolution asking Gov, Andrew Cuomo and the state legislature to take “special consideration for financial aid for schools and municipalities located within the Adirondack Park.Ó Among other bullet points, the resolution argues that the regionÕ s inability to protect economic growth forces public in-
stitutions, especially schools, to reply on property tax as a revenue. As such, declares the resolution, a special aid fund should be created for local governments within the Adirondack Park to compensate for this loss. Chairman gets credit card. The board authorized the issuance of a credit card to Chairman Randy Douglas to cover costs up to $3,000 while traveling on county business. Douglas said the measure eliminates the often-cumbersome process of getting approval from Board Clerk Judy Garrison, often at odd hours. Ò I assure you that it will never be used for anything except for hotel reservations when we are traveling on county business and itÕ s probably two times a year that happens,Ó said Douglas. Supers teased him on afterhours spending sprees Ò The more I speak the worse that gets,Ó said Douglas. Board stands by editorial. Reading from a prepared statement, Protect the Adirondacks Executive Director Peter Bauer implored the board to rescind their resolution of support for Denton Publications following a controversial editorial that was published last December. Ò The things we advocate for have no voice,Ó said Bauer. Ò ThatÕ s why itÕ s important that Protect the Adirondacks be heard.Ó The board made no comment and no decision. In a letter to a constituent last week, Douglas said the board wouldnÕ t rescind the editorial.
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inus 18 degrees was displayed on the console of the truck when my cohort picked me up for the trip. Brisk I thought, with a wind, it could be a cool day. We were headed to the Cold Weather Spill Response Training in Plattsburgh. With unit trains rolling through our area carrying Bakken Crude oil, there is a concern about accidents, so spill response training was requested by local Emergency Services. By Rich Redman Canadian Pacific Railroad, along with Safety Training and Response Strategies, LLC sponsored this course so firefighters and HAZMAT teams could get some “on ice” training. Not all accidents or fires happen on 60 degree sunny days. Meeting at the South Plattsburgh Fire hall, we started with classroom training involving the types of ice, and ice weight bearing capacities. The only really safe way to gauge a sheet of ice is to test it by boring holes. Five to six inches was considered the minimum thickness for human activity. In the event of a rail tanker spill, with a crew of workers, and equipment, the thickness would need to be much more, to be considered safe. Once we got the basics on ice, we studied the classification of crude oils, such as gasoline, ethanol, sour and sweet crudes, diesel, and bitumen fuels. Based on the specific gravity of each fuel, they either float or sink. That makes a difference in how you contain and capture the fuel in the event of a rail tanker derailment. Tactics also vary in a still lake atmosphere, versus a stream current. Flash points of each fuel were discussed, along with viscosity and how the outside temperature effects each fuel classification. The main objective of the class however, was on how to isolate and capture the flow of fuel in a safe manner for cleanup. After lunch, we met at the Wilcox dock on Lake Champlain. Pulling up to the dock, I noticed a stiff wind out on the lake, snow blowing, and over cast skies. It was going to be a brisk one for sure. Subzero temperatures are appropriate for a cold weather training day. You train in the conditions that you might find in your area, and here minus 10 degree weather is normal. Training in a warm building for a cold water event is what a lot of guys like, they donÕ t want to get cold or dirty. The reality is you need to train in the worst conditions. It increases the danger, but safety is top priority, and then comes the work. ItÕ s our job! We train in, and for the worst, and hope for the best! Our class included, NYS Fire Academy, Plattsburgh Fire Fighters, Essex County HAZMAT, Coast Guardsmen, Native American Fire Fighters, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Spill Response, and local fire departments. We totaled around 35 attendees, and not one whimper from the group. We literally dug in the snow and ice and trained. Safety was critical! We worked on 18 inches of ice that day, which was safe for a group and all the equipment needed, including a small vehicle to transport the tools and Ò man toysÓ . All, Ò on iceÓ trainees wore flotation devices, ice cleats and were safety rope tethered, when near any open holes or using cutting equipment. Trained cold water/ ice rescue staff, monitored the group, and were there in the event of someone breaking through or slipping into an open hole. This was the 3rd class this week, so there were openings and weak spots from previous training days, so safety was imperative. After splitting into groups, we used chainsaws to cut 2 by 3 foot blocks of ice which we removed with a frame and pulley system. The holes allowed access to monitor water quality, subsurface oil flows, and for pumping out simulated floating oils under the ice if needed. A special chainsaw adapted sled was used to cut slots, which we then slid plywood into. Rebar was inserted through the plywood to maintain the depth needed. The plywood would extend below the ice and form a dam to help control the direction and flow of floating oils to a pump out site. For surface spills, simple dams were built by shoveling snow into berms and then watering them down to create frozen barriers. Another method of surface flow control was to cut parallel slots 6 to 8 inches apart and 6 to 8 inches in depth using a chainsaw. The ice is then chipped out between the slots forming a trench. A trench could be used to control the flow and direction of surface oils in order to contain and remove the spilled crude, or other fuels. After 3 hours of intensive training we met in a warming tent and completed a debriefing. All agreed that it was an excellent program and we all wanted the advanced class. Whether itÕ s Bakken Crude, Bio-fuels, organic or in-organic substances, they are here to stay and part of our economic life. As First Responders, we are learning how to deal with railroad spills and containment procedures. We trained to protect our waterways and lake, another critical part of our economic life. It was a very cool day, and IÕ m not just talking about the weather!
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Back on top: Patriots swimmers earn sectional crown AuSable Valley boys’ sectional win was the first since 1996 By Andrew Johnstone
andrew@denpubs.com 1. AuSable Valley, 346 2. Plattsburgh, 334 3. Franklin Academy, 252 CLINTONVILLE Ñ It had been nearly 20 years Ñ 19, to be exact Ñ since the Patriots had last won a sectional title. The streak came to a dramatic end Feb. 7 as AuSable Valley edged Plattsburgh and handily topped Franklin Academy for the Section VII/X crown in its home pool. Ò I am proud of the athletes and the way they swam together as a team this year,Ó said head coach Doug Garrand. Ò Each athlete did their best to tally the points they needed to win.Ó With just a 12-point margin of victory, every PatriotsÕ win mattered, especially after Plattsburgh won five of the first six events and appeared poised to take the crown. But the Patriots came swimming back, led by Mark WhitneyÕ s two first-place finishes in the 200 freestyle and 500 freestyle. Tyler Champine also added a pair of important second-place finishes during the Hornets run, in the 200 IM and 100 freestyle, to keep the PatriotsÕ hopes alive. Plattsburgh took the fourth-to-last event, the 200 freestyle relay, before Franklin Academy picked up a pair of wins in the 100 backstroke and 100 breaststroke. Then, in the final event, Whitney, Champine, Dillon Drollette and Dylan Sheffer picked up first place in the 400 freestyle relay in 3:49.63, fractions faster than the HuskiesÕ 3:49.97, to lock up the win. Ryan Agoney also grabbed a runner-up finish for AuSable Valley in the 100 backstroke to help set up the final relay. The Hornets’ Dalton Harney took first in the 50 freestyle and 100 butterfly while teammate Kenny Hausrath won the 200 IM. Nick Nowosielski was fastest in the 100 freestyle for Plattsburgh as well. Nowosielski, Harney, Hausrath and Cameron Criss won the 200 freestyle relay while Hausrath, Nowosielski, Harney and Stephen Hausrath won the 200 medley relay to open the meet. Now, with the win, Garrand is looking toward another first for his squad of swimmers Ñ sending a relay team to states. Whitney will be going for the 200 and 500 freestyle races, as well as joining Champine, Sheffer and Drollette for the 400 freestyle relay. Ò The individuals that are going to states did an excellent job training this season,” said the coach. “This is the first relay team I have going to states since I started coaching.Ó Top three finishers in each event: 200 Yard Medley Relay 1. Plattsburgh, 1:51.52 (K. Hausrath, Nowosielski, Harney, S. Hausrath);
The AuSable Valley Patriots swimmers pose after their sectional win Feb. 7 over Plattsburgh and Franklin Academy. It was the first for the school since 1996 and came after a comeback from an early deficit in the meet. Photo provided
2. Franklin Academy, 1:58.25; 3. AuSable Valley, 2:10.23 200 Yard Freestyle 1. AVCS Whitney, 2:04.99; 2. FA Joseph, 2:11.41; 3. PHS Martin, 2:13.20 200 Yard IM 1. PHS K. Hausrath, 2:20.59; 2. AVCS Champine, 2:33.83; 3. AVCS Sheffer, 2:34.95 50 Yard Freestyle 1. PHS Harney, 23:40; 2. AVCS Drollette, 25.93; 2. FA Bordeau, 26.69 100 Yard Butterfly 1. PHS Harney, 57.79; 2. FA Tober, 1:02.92; 3. AVCS Payson, 1:12.04 100 Yard Freestyle 1. PHS Nowosielski, 55.19; 2. AVCS Champine, 58.87; 3. PHS Criss, 59.35 500 Yard Freestyle 1. AVCS Whitney, 6:02.87; 2. PHS Martin, 6:22.46; 3. PHS Van Arman,
6:38.92 200 Yard Freestyle Relay 1. Plattsburgh, 1:38.92 (K. Hausrath, Nowosielski, Criss, Harney); 2. Franklin Academy, 1:42.89); 3. AuSable Valley (1:44.02) 100 Yard Backstroke 1. FA Garland, 1:09.87; 2. AVCS Agoney, 1:15.64; 3. PHS Qudsi, 1:15.69 100 Yard Breaststroke 1. FA Bronner, 1:11.00; 2. PHS Nowosielski, 1:12.07; 3. FA Reynolds, 1:12.61 400 Yard Freestyle Relay 1. AuSable Valley, 3:49.63 (Sheffer, Drollette, Champine, Whitney); 2. Franklin Academy, 3:49.97; 3. Plattsburgh, 4:12.17
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formers was Riley Smith, who finished 28th in the 300 (43.3) and 21st in the long jump with a 14Õ 10Ó .
Boys: 1, Saranac, 79; 2, Ogdensburg, 73; 3, Indian River, 62; 4, Norwood-Norfolk, 52; 5, Plattsburgh, 50; 6, Malone, 45; 7 (tie), Chittenango and Clinton, 28; 9, Canton, 23; 10, Peru, 22; 11 (tie), Beekmantown, Gouverneur, 18; 13, Massena, 17; 14, Westport, 16; 15, West Canada Valley, 7; 16 (tie) Seton Catholic, Potsdam, 4
Boys’ basketball AuSable Valley 52, Beekmantown 50 BEEKMANTOWN Ñ The Patriots ensured sole possession of fifth place in Division I with a 52-50 road win over the Eagles on Feb. 3. Kobe Parrow paced AuSable Valley with 16 points and Zach Cosgrove and Nate Manning each added 13 more. The game was closely played throughout, including a 26-21 halftime margin in favor of the Patriots. The Eagles got solid games from Justin Stevens, who led the team with 15 points, and Alex Price with 14.
Girls: 1, Canton, 105. 2, Clinton, 74.5; 3, Saranac, 61; 4, Plattsburgh, 52; 5, Gouverneur, 39; 6, Beekmantown, 34; 7, Indian River, NorwoodNorfolk, 27; 9, Potsdam, 25; 10, Malone, 23.5. 11, Chittenango, Massena, 15; 13, West Canada Valley, Tupper Lake, 13; 15, Peru, 11; 16, AuSable Valley, 7; 17, Ogdensburg, 2; 18, Poland, 1 CANTON Ñ The Patriots and Emus were among a handful of teams to participate in the Northern Adirondack Athletic Conference Track & Field Invitational at St. Lawrence University on Feb. 8. EKMWÕ s Jonathan Gay won the 1,600 meter run with a time of 4:35.9 to go along with a second-place finish in the 1,000 at 2:44. The PatriotsÕ Brinn Peck had a solid outing at the meet, finishing fourth in the 55 (7.7 seconds) and seventh in the 300 (47.2 seconds). Hailey Christensen grabbed 12th in the 600 for AuSable Valley with a 1:59.1 while Olivia Hetfield took 15th in the 1,000 with a 3:47.6. The Lady Patriots also took 12th in the 4x400 relay behind Haley Passino, Jessica Malskis, Paolina Emerson and Hetfield. Peck, Christiansen, Hannah Lawrence, and Briana Williams finished 11th in the 4x200 relay, while Haley Passino added a 12th-place high jump finish with a 4Õ 2Ó . David Vicaro paced the boysÕ team with a 14th in the 600 with a time of 1:41.00. Zachary Lawrence nabbed 17th in the 1,600 (5:33.4), and Logan Brown finished 20th in the 55 hurdles (10.9) and 19th in the triple jump (26Õ 0Ó ). Rounding out the AuSable Valley boys per-
Elizabethtown-Lewis 69, Johnsburg 54 NORTH CREEK Ñ Zac Noka-Bailey scored 17 points, Cortland Whitney hit three 3-pointers on his way to 15 and the Lions topped the Jaguars 69-54 on Feb. 3. Elizabethtown-Lewis played a consistent game, building a two point lead after a quarter and eight heading into the half. Then, a 20-13 third quarter put the game away. Sam Huttig added 12 points in the win and Joel Morris scored six more. Crown PointÕ s Ty Berg scored 18 points in the setback while Evan Slater had 15 more.
Westport’s Anderson Gay is challenged at the rim by Willsboro defenders in his team’s 44-32 win on Feb. 6. Photo by Jim Carroll
Keene 63, Crown Point 28 CROWN POINT Ñ The Beavers topped the Panthers 63-28 on Feb. 3 to push their winning streak to 17 straight, the fourth longest among all classes in the state. Brandon Dumas led the charge with 19 points, followed by Austin Brown with 14 and Colton Venner with 12 more. Jesse Sumho and Stefano Aldeghi each chipped in six points. Keene outscored Crown Point by double-dig
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its in three separate quarters to keep the game well out of reach. The PanthersÕ Noah Macey connected on three 3-pointers on his way to a team-leading 17 points. Westport 55, Chazy 41 WESTPORT Ñ Westport held Chazy to just two first-half points on their way to a 55-41 home win Feb. 4. Chazy scored 31 points in an outpouring of offense in the fourth quarter, but Westport had pulled too far ahead for the chance at a rally. Anderson Gay paced Westport with 17 points, followed by Sam Napper with eight. Schylar Kurth added seven more in the victory. While it took him some time to warm up, ChazyÕ s Keagan OÕ Connor scored a game-high 26 points in the setback. He connected on six shots from 3-point range. Brandon Provost scored eight.
Elizabethtown-Lewis 59, Willsboro 37 WILLSBORO Ñ Jasmin Barnes scored 22 points and the Lions topped the Warriors 59-37 on the road Feb. 6. Elizabethtown-Lewis outscored Willsboro in each quarter, including a 16-7 third, to pull away for the win. Tamara Wescott added 13 points in the winning effort while Myra Adams had 11 and Emma Disogra seven. Wescott connected on all three of the LionsÕ makes from long range. WillsboroÕ s Trina Bigelow had a strong game offensively, scoring 14, while Taylor Bigelow added eight more.
Willsboro 52, Elizabethtown-Lewis 44 ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ Going into the fourth quarter up by just a point, the Warriors used a 17-10 push over the final eight minutes to put away the Lions 52-44 on Feb. 4. Jesse Hearn paced Willsboro with 21 points, including three of the teamÕ s six 3-pointers. Sean Lincoln and Lucas Cross each scored seven points in the win. Zac Noka-Bailey scored 18 points for the Lions, followed by Joel Morris with 11 and Sam Huttig with eight. Westport 44, Willsboro 32 WESTPORT — The Eagles used a 28-8 first half to pull away from the Warriors early on in their 44-32 win on Feb. 6. Sam Napper paced Westport with 14 points while teammates Anderson Gay had 12 and Thomas Mero eight in the win. Westport was outscored 9-3 in the final quarter of play, but the early lead was enough to coast with in the end. Jesse Hearn had eight points for Willsboro, including two makes from 3-point range. Sean Lincoln had six more in the setback. Chazy 55, Elizabethtown-Lewis 42 CHAZY — The Eagles put their first notch in the win column with a 55-42 home victory over the Lions on Feb. 6. Chazy leading-scorer Keagan OÕ Connor had another strong game, scoring 21 points. But this time this year, it led to the victory. Zach Brothers added 17 points and Sam Provost chipped in 11. Chazy held Elizabethtown-Lewis to two points in the first quarter and used a 14-9 second to begin to pull away. They outscored their opponent by three in the second half of the game. Cortland White scored 11 points for the Lions and Joel Morris was close behind with 10. Colden Blades had nine more in the setback. Willsboro 45, Indian Lake/Long Lake 44 PERU Ñ The Warriors did just enough to hold on down the strech as they handed the Orange just their fourth loss of the season, 45-44, on Feb. 7. Willsboro pushed its overall record to 6-10 while Indian Lake/Long Lake is 12-4 overall in Division III. Jesse Hearn paced the Warriors with 22 points in the win. His team led 29-22 at the half and 41-26 heading into the fourth before the Orange came storming back with an 18-4 run over the final eight minutes. But it the rally would fall just short. Nolan Murphy added eight points in the win and Sean Lincoln scored six. Curtis Seanman led the Orange with 17 points and Henry Sandiford had 11 more. Willsboro 37, Lake Placid 35 LAKE PLACID Ñ Lucas Cross hit two clutch free throws with six seconds left to break a tie and lift the Warriors over the Blue Bombers 3735 on Feb. 9. Cross, who led Willsboro in scoring with 10 points, was fouled in the backcourt in the waning seconds. Lake Placid had a final chance, but the shot fell short. Ò This was another game between the two teams that went down to the wire,Ó said Blue Bombers head coach Matt Walentuk. The WarriorsÕ Sean Lincoln scored eight points while Zach Pierson and Nolan Murphy each added in seven. Chase Hayes paced Lake Placid with 11 points and Tarik Cecunjanin added nine. Stuart Baird and Jay Reid each chipped in five in the close loss.
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The Warriors’ Jesse Hearn pulls up for a baseline jumper against Westport Feb. 6. Hearn led the team in scoring with eight points, though Willsboro went on to fall 44-32. Photo by Jim Carroll
Girls’ basketball Westport 46, Chazy 19 CHAZY Ñ Hannah Schwoebel led all scorers with 19 points as the Eagles collected the 46-19 road win over the Eagles on Feb. 3. Westport held Chazy scoreless in the first quarter on its way to a 24-6 halftime lead. Schwoebel connected on a pair of 3-pointers in the win. Keragan Viens scored seven points while Ellie Schwoebel and Taylor Gough each added six. ChazyÕ s Rachel Pombrio led the team in scoring with six points. Bailey Pepper added three points on the teamÕ s lone make from outside. Beekmantown 49, AuSable Valley 47 CLINTONVILLE Ñ The third quarter made all the difference for the Eagles as they rallied back from an eight-point halftime hole to win over the Patriots 49-47 on Feb. 4. Beekmantown used a 17-6 to claw back from a 30-22 halftime deficit before the two teams played a tight final quarter. Grace Kelly scored 13 points for the Eagles while Kenna Guynup and Brooke Bjelko each had 12 more. AuSable Valley, which had a 7-1 advantage from outside the arc but was outscored 11-4 from the charity stripe, was lead by Mady RondeauÕ s four 3-pointers and 14 points. Madison McCabe scored 12 more in the tight loss. Keene 66, Crown Point 14 KEENE Ñ The Beavers were stellar on both sides of the court Feb. 4, topping the Panthers 66-14 to push their Division III record to 10-0 and 14-2 overall. Elaina Smith scored 19 points and Hanna Whitney 15 to keep KeeneÕ s big winning streak active. The Beavers jumped out early, going up 24-4 in just a quarter of play. They held Crown Point scoreless in the third quarter. Taylor Geiger hit four 3-pointers on her way to 14 points, while Naomi Peduzzi also scored 14 in the 52-point win. The PanthersÕ Logan Harrington led the team with 10 points. Elizabethtown-Lewis 58, Chazy 44 ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The Lions jumped out
to an 18 point lead at the break on their way to a 58-44 win over the Eagles on Feb. 5. The Eagles had a strong fourth quarter, scoring 21 points to the Lions’ nine, but the deficit at that point was too much to overcome. Jasmin Barnes led Elizabethtown-Lewis with 24 points while Myra Adams put in 16 and Emma Disogra 14 more. ChazyÕ s Rachel Pombrio hit three 3-pointers on her way to 21 points. Allison Tatro had eight more in the loss. Westport 29, Willsboro 26 WESTPORT — The Eagles’ 18-12 first half proved instrumental as they picked up a 2926 win over the Warriors in a tight, defensive matchup Feb. 5. Willsboro climbed within two points heading into the fourth quarter, but Westport held on with a 6-5 mark over the final eight minutes. Hannah Schwoebel scored 13 points to lead the Eagles. Ellie Schwoebel, Sydney Mitchel and Ellie Storey each added four. WillsboroÕ s Andrea OÕ Hara scored six points while Trina Bigelow and Ashley Ahrent each had five. Northern Adirondack 56, AuSable Valley 37 ELLENBURG Ñ The Bobcats kept themselves tied with Saranac atop the NBL Division I standings at 10-2 with their 56-37 Senior Night win over the Patriots Feb. 6. Taylor Durnin scored 29 points in the win, including three makes from beyond the arc.
Peru 43, Saranac 34 SARANAC Ñ The Indians closed out the CVAC wrestling regular season on top after a tight 43-34 win over the Chiefs on Feb. 5. Peru picked up wins in nine out of 15 matches, including four by pin, for the crown. Carson Dobozy (99), Nick Bushey (145), Jordan Bushey (195) and Riley Sartwell (220) picked up pins for the Indians in the win. The team also got wins from Brandon Goddeau (113), Colin Hogan (126), John Gallo (138) and Ethan Feazelle (152), as well as one forfeit win. Saranac picked up five wins by pin, coming from Jake Nolan (106), Jon Devins (120, Will Marcil (160), Colby Staley (195) and Paul Herera (285). Rafael River (132) added a 9-0 decision win for Saranac. Beekmantown 66, AuSable Valley 6 CLINTONVILLE Ñ The Eagles earned a big victory Feb. 5, winning all but a forfeited weight class over the Patriots in CVAC wrestling. Anthony Cartee (120), Gage Cook (195) and Bruce Goddeau (220) all won with pins for Beekmantown. Mark Rabideau (106) won a 10-1 decision and Eathan Bacon won by technical fall. Casey Provost (132), Logan Graves (138), Jared Gibbons (160), Quinton Lacey (182) and Clay Watts (285) all added decision wins in the 66-6 overall victory. The PatriotsÕ six points came in a forfeit in the 126 pounds weight class with Dylan Baker.
Boys’ hockey Lake Placid 1, Saranac Lake 0 LAKE PLACID Ñ The Blue Bombers may have moved to No. 5 in the state, but they got the Red StormÕ s best shot in a narrow 1-0 win on Feb. 6. Lake Placid held a substantial lead in shots, 37-9, but the Red StormÕ s Justin Farmer made 36 saves in a one-goal-allowed performance in net. The Blue BombersÕ Kevin Geesler scored the game-winner at 7:58 in the second period while goalie Tucker Angelopoulous made nine saves for the shutout in net. Evan Damp picked up the assist on GeeslerÕ s score.
Locals amass gold, silver and bronze in Empire State Winter Games ADIRONDACKS Ñ The 35th Empire State Winter Games kicked off Feb. 5 and featured over 1,400 athletes competing in a variety of events, ranging from luge to ski racing, as well adaptive events. The games, which ran through Feb. 8, included 19 sports overall, including four adaptive. HereÕ s a list of locals who earned podium finishes in the games: Bailey Van Ness (Keene) — Bronze — Skeleton Brian Gardiner (Jay) — Gold — Ski slopestyle (ages 13-15) Connie Prickett (Wilmington) — Silver — XC ski 18K
Edward Sparkowski (Keene) — Gold — Skiercross Emily Eaton (Wilmington) — Gold — Skiercross Ethan Giglinto (Keene) — Bronze — Ski slopestyle (ages 14-15) Jan Wellford (Keene) — Gold — XC ski 18K; Gold — XC freestyle ski 2.5K Joss Jakubowski (Wilmington) — Silver — Ski slopestyle (ages 9 and under); Gold — Skiercross Kevin Prickett (Wilmington) — Silver — XC ski 18K Maximillian Stransky (Essex) — Bronze — Snowboard slopestyle (ages 16-17) Roger Edan Jakubowski (Wilmington) — Silver — Snowboard slopestyle (ages 12-13) and Gold in Boardercross.
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