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Debut installment of Irish Festival coming to Plattsburgh Day-long event on March 12 will be filled with Irish-themed music, food, fun and plenty of drinks to wet your whistle
wet your whistle. Tom Frey of ADK Hard Cider and Elfs Farm Winery & Cider House plans to turn the Farmer’s Market into an Irish pub with tables, chairs and a bar stocked with local wines, beer and cider. Blue Line Brewery of Saranac Lake will be providing the By Teah Dowling brews, while wines and cider will come out of Frey’s kitchen. teah@suncommunitynews.com A new beverage Frey calls the “Irish Diplomacy” will make its grand debut. PLATTSBURGH — Grab a pint and take out your Shillelagh because the first ever Irish Festival is coming to town. “It’s a cider fermented with a dark beer sugar,” he said. “It The day-long event on March 12 will be filled with Irish- will be very festive, just like the rest of the day.” Green running gear and leprechaun hats are fair game for themed music, food, fun and, of course, plenty of drinks to
the Shamrock Shuffle 5K. The run/walk will begin 11 a.m. on Durkee Street, going through Bridge Street, Jay Street, Club Road and the US Oval. This 5k is the last race of the Fleet Feet Frozen 5k Race Series. “We’re really excited for it,” said Steve Peters, recreation superintendent for the city. “It’s going to be a lot of fun.” In the center of the lot, there will be an Irish Village filled with Irish-themed games. The Clinton County ARC will host a scavenger hunt and a bouncy house will be available. >> See Irish Festival | pg. 10
TaxÊ creditsÊ
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Woman steals money raised to build playground
Money would provide license rebates to volunteer firefighters, EMS
Treasurer nabs more $50,000 from Saranac Elementary Family Support Organization
SARANAC LAKE — A stagnant state senate bill, once sponsored by Thomas Libous, former Senator for the 52nd District, has been resurrected. It’s new form should offer a statement of gratitude for volunteer firemen and volunteer ambulance workers, while maintainBy Christina ing full funding for the state’s ConservaScanlon tion Fund. Writer Sen. Sue Serino, 41st District, took over the cause after Libous was found guilty of lying to the FBI, and vacated his senate seat. The original bill, if passed, waived fees for fishing and hunting licenses for the volunteers. The waived fees would cover both small and big game licenses. Serino’s office, however, fielded some concerns from the public, that the gesture would impact the state’s Conservation Fund. Data from the state in 2013 showed 1.5 million in hunting, fishing and trapping license sales generated approximately $47 million annually that goes directly to the state’s Conservation Fund. Therefore, the revised bill offers a tax credit to those volunteers for the cost of the licenses which would not impact the
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Proposed state legislation would offer ...
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Volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel would be eligible for a reimbursement of the cost of their hunting and fishing licenses under a bill currently being considered by the state legislature.
Conservation Fund. Serino’s staff noted a recent Firemen’s Association of the State of New York study found the state’s 100,000 volunteer firemen save taxpayers more than $3 billion annually. The full report can be found at goo.gl/g1AsdR. State Assmeblyman Dan Stec was not surprised by those figures. “They have to have 80 hours of training just to become a firefighter,” said Stec of the volunteers. That’s before the men and women ever respond to a fire, taking time away from their own families and risking their lives for others. >> See Tax Credit | pg. 10
SARANAC — A Cadyville woman has been arrested and charged with embezzling $50,000 from a fund dedicated to raising money to build a playground at Saranac Elementary School. Bethany Cliche, 42, was arrested March 1 following a investigation and charged with one count of grand larceny 2nd degree. According to police, Cliche was was entrusted as treasurer for the Saranac Elementary Family Support Organization (FSO) from September 2011 until Feb. 10, 2016. During that time, the FSO was focused on raising enough funds to purchase and build new playground for its students. Cliche was also a member of the Saranac Board of Education up until Feb. 10 when she resigned. Superintendent Jonathan Parks said the investigation was not related to her role as a member of the school board, in which she has served since June 1, 2015. Parks said district personnel have assisted FSO officers in >> See Bethany Cliche | pg. 10
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Local career fair coming to Moriah Central, April 1 By Mikaela Foster
CAREER FAIR SCHEDULE
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MORIAH — Employers, future employees and students will have an opportunity to connect at the 2016 iwork Expo in the Moriah Central School gymnasium, Friday, April 1 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Presented by North Country Thrive and many of their partners, this is a free program to provide high school students an opportunity to explore career opportunities in the local region. Students will also learn information about the training and education requirements for local jobs, to help them plan their futures. There will also be a job fair in the afternoon to connect local businesses with community members seeking employment. Brittany Trybendis, director of North Country Thrive, said the group is nationally credited to support education improvements and their goal here is to improve college and career readiness. This is their first event of this kind. She also said her hope is that students will become aware of all the great local job opportunities available to them and realize how much the local area has to offer. “We forget what’s in our own backyard,” she said. “We want to help them identify what they need to do to get those jobs that are right here.” The career exploration is targeted for 11th and 12th graders. Trybendis suggested students attending should try to have an idea of what career field they’re interested in. If they don’t, they can ask themselves these questions before the event to get them thinking about it: “What type of work do you want to do? Do you want to work outside? Work in an office?”
8 a.m. - 9 a.m. -- Set up 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. -- Career Exploration (High School students) 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. -- Optional lunch 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. -- Career Exploration (High School students) 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. -- Job Fair
Local businesses seeking local employees can register to attend a career fair to be held in the Moriah Central School gymnasium, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday April 1. Photo provided
She said the best advice she ever received was: “Remember that in this day and age, choosing a career or [a college] major — it’s not set in stone. There are ways to do life long learning...” Employers interested in attending the career fair should register by March 16. Go to Northcountrythrive.org or email ncthrive@plattsburg.edu for a registration form. If a company is unable to attend the event, North Country Thrive said they can still post job announcements or company information at the event. Send an email to the above address with complete details. Contact the office North Country Thrive with any questions or requests for help with arrangements in attending. Call 564-2128 or email the above address.
Town of Lewis to discuss 2016 revaluation project LEWIS — The Town of Lewis will host a public meeting on March 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the firehouse to discuss the impact of the 2016 revaluation project. The last project was done in 2012 and there could be some changes in assessments. This meeting will benefit taxpayers basic understanding of the complex issue of assessing. Essex County Director of Real Property Charli Lewis, Tax
Assessor Donna Bramer, Tax Assessor and NYS Analyst II John Stack will deliver a presentation on the how and why these projects are being done as well as have facts that pertain to the Town of Lewis. While questions are encouraged, officials will refrain from talking about personal property situations. There will also be instructions given on how to address their own personal property assessments. For more info, contact Donna Bramer from 10 to 4 p.m. (Tuesdays only) or Supervisor James Monty at 873-6777.
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McGinness, Thurston to headline VFW show Final fundraiser for Big Change Roundup By Keith Lobdell
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MINEVILLE — Two popular North Country acts will take the stage at the Mineville VFW Saturday, March 12, for an evening of singing and celebration. Moriah native and up-and-coming country artist Joe McGinness will be joined by Jamie Lee Thurston for the concert, with doors opening at 7 p.m. and show starting at 8 p.m. The concert will be held in conjunction with local radio station 98.9 as a closing celebration of the annual Big Change Roundup fundraiser for the Vermont Children’s Hospital. “I love bringing new and exciting talent to my hometown, especially someone like Jamie Lee who is a great friend,” McGinness said. “This event will be a closing celebration as well as a place for donation so bring all of your spare change. Many 98.9 WOKO deejay’s will be joining the festivities.”
McGinness has been an ambassador, of sorts, for the Big Change Roundup on the west shores of Lake Champlain, hosting many concerts and other events to help raise funds. “I’ve always believed in helping people in need,” he said. “I have a great relationship with WOKO and they really do a great job taking care of their community and the children’s hospital. Watching them really influenced me to jump on board and do my part. Every bit of money raised plays a big role and could help save a life.” McGinness has also donated 10 percent of the proceeds from his first album, “It’s Gonna be a Good Night,” to the roundup. His current single, “Blame it on the Weekend,” is his most popular track on iTunes. McGinness will be joined by Thurston, who has performed throughout the North Country. He has a long list of achievements, including being signed to a major Nashville label, writing a top 10 hit for Rodney Atkins (“15 Minutes”) along with writing for many others, including Hank Williams, Jr. “This event will be one to remember,” McGinness said. “Jamie and I are both determined to give the best show possible in-
cluding a few surprises and maybe a collaboration.” There are 450 tickets available for the show,
on sale for $15 in advance at Boyea’s Grocery and Deli along with the Mineville VFW Bowling Lanes. Tickets will be $20 at the door, depending on availability.
Joe McGinness (left) and Jamie Lee Thurston (right) will perform a benefit concert for the Big Change Roundup for Kids at the Mineville VFW March 12. Photo provided
ELCS Hall of Fame nominations open
Baseball registration underway
Planning board seeks alternate member
ELIZABETHTOWN — Nominations are now open for the Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School Hall of Fame. “Our school would not be where it is today if not for the significant contributions of alumni and former/retired staff members, school board members, and community stakeholders,” said Superintendent Scott Osborne. The ELCS Hall of Fame recognizes alumni and/or former or retired employees who have achieved extraordinary success in their chosen field or have provided exemplary service to the school and/or community. The goal of the Hall of Fame is to promote school and community pride. Nominations can be submitted now until March 31. The nomination form is available at the school’s office or on the school’s website, elcsd.org. A nominations committee will assist the administration in evaluating nominations to determine the 2016 inductees. The Hall of Fame induction will take place on Friday, June 24, 2016 as part of graduation.
ELIZABETHTOWN — Registration for the Elizabethtown-Lewis Youth Commission spring baseball program will be held on Wednesday, March 30 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the ELCS Conference Room. Registration is open to boys and girls in kindergarten thru sixth grade. Players and parents will have the opportunity to complete the registration process, meet the coaches, order and pay for uniforms, and have any questions answered. Anyone interested in playing should plan to attend. Contact Paul Pulsifer at 569-1990 or via email at youth_commission@hotmail.com with any questions.
ELIZABETHTOWN — The Elizabethtown Planning Board is seeking an Elizabethtown resident who has an interest in serving on the Planning Board as an alternate member. Meetings are held once a month at the Town Hall. To apply, simply write a letter of interest to the Planning Board, Po Box 265, Elizabethtown, NY 12932.
Essex Initiatives to host meeting ESSEX — Essex Initiatives will host a roundtable discussion on the town’s future business prospects Saturday, March 12 at 9 a.m. at the CFES Center. Breakfast refreshments and snacks provided. Free.
Kotz scholarship applications available ELIZABETHTOWN — The Fay S. Kotz Memorial Scholarship Fund, established by the Clinton County Canine Club and Kevin Kotz in honor of his wife, is now accepting applications. The fund encourages the study of animal science at a two or four year accredited professional school. The scholarship award application and rules can be found at clintoncanine.org. The deadline is Tuesday, March 15.
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Chamber hosting member drive WESTPORT — The Westport Chamber of Commerce is conducting its membership drive, and seeking new members to help carry out 2016 program objectives. Members are individuals, businesses, or organizations in the Westport area that support developing and advancing the commercial, industrial, recreational, civic and cultural life. Key accomplishments during 2015, was the Bicentennial year, include publishing the Walking Tour of Westport, both digitally and in print; the Fall Festival; and providing an opportunity for members to promote themselves on Adirondack.net/Westport; and with Westport— Simply the Good Life—street banners. Members are listed on the Chamber website with click to dial phone numbers. Multiple marketing opportunities are available to retail, service, and hospitality businesses and 2016. People’s participation can benefit themselves and their community. The Chamber Board of Directors has chosen the following action committees for its work program for this year. Members are urged to become actively involved in projects. The Chamber Board of Directors has chosen the following action committees for its work program for this year. Members are urged to become actively involved in projects. Economic development—The Arts—recognizing and organizing the arts, such as photography, painting, sculpture, fabric art, theatre, music, creative writing, and more, with Heritage House as a home base or hub for activities. Spirit of Place is one example. How can the arts bring people to Westport to expand our season? Westport Heritage House—Meeting regularly working on ways to adapt and promote the building for additional community and conference usage in this historic visitor cent. Economic development—Industry—attracting a manufacturer company to the area along with new employment opportunities. Possibly, also bring new families to live here. Fairground usage—planning a Friday, Sept. 16 through Sept. 17 festival, featuring local foods, wine, brews and a CATS hike from Essex to Westport. The committee is also looking for additional fairground uses. Beautiful Westport—Improving Westport’s appearance, flowers, tidiness and more. Marketing-working to promote Westport businesses and organizations online and in print, as well as joining with neighboring town in the Central Lake Champlain Region to tell our story to become a destination! Members are invited to attend a monthly meetings the first Wednesday of the month, at the Heritage House, at 8 a.m. Choose a committee that interests them and let the chamber know. Time commitment varies; some short, some ongoing. Chamber news and emails (Some addresses are blocked), email dee@shipstore.com. Find a membership form at westportmarina. com/ChamberMembership. pdf. Dee Carroll, President, Westport Chamber of Commerce Other board members include Jim Forcier, vicepresident; Medara Sherman, secretary; Jim Carroll, treasurer; Sam Sherman, Cynthia Johnston, Jayne Vance, Pat French, Janice Hainer, Chris Maron, Erin Harrington, Dan Van Olpen, Bertha Rand and Kevin Russell.
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Peter Trout, Director of Clinton County Mental Health & Addiction Services, and Steve Valley, Director of Essex County Mental Health Services, were recently recognized as this region’s 2015 Health Systems Change Community Champions for a Tobacco Free NY Tuesday, Feb. 9, at a ceremony at the Legislative Office Building in Albany as part of New York Tobacco Control Program Legislative Day in Albany. Pictured above, l-r: Meagan Franz, Glens Falls Hospital; Peter Trout, Clinton County Mental Health & Addiction Services; Steve Valley, Essex County Mental Health Services; and Megan Murphy, North Country Healthy Heart Network Board of Directors.
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o you think we’ll ever get our house in order? The anger that so many of our fellow countryman feel today has grown out of the dissatisfaction and frustration of seeing the nation’s political parties so vehemently disjointed. We are now witnessing the same behavior within the Republican party as those in the established inner circle attempt to derail candidates they find unsuitable. And while the Republicans are in full destruct mode, the Democrats are becoming equally divided in what was expected to be an easy path to the nomination for Hillary Clinton. Senator Sanders’ surprisingly successful socialist campaign, is “bernin’” the party while the DOJ continues their ever expanding investigation into Clinton’s past discretions with classified documents. We’ve seen how this two party polarization can stifle political and economic growth in the country. Just imagine the effect it will have when the same culture tears at the fabric inside the two established parties. Infighting of this magnitude only serves to leave the country in an impotent state with nothing getting accomplished except further debt, dysfunction, anger and despair. Our nation has always been able to rise above the petty disagreements and come together to accomplish great things, but in this environment there is no clear overwhelming choice that any majority can agree upon or support. What no one seems willing to accept is we all lose when any of us lose. Respect and compromise is the only path to healing. President Lincoln saw this clearly after the civil war despite it being an unpopular position at the time. He understood the nation needed to heal after the bitter fighting and the only solution was to forgive and unite under a common cause. Sadly his life was taken before he could enact his plans. Yet he stands today as one of our nation’s greatest presidents. We must recognize and respect this great melting pot of ideas and people we call home and find solutions that respect the will of all her people, not just those lucky enough to be in power at the moment. Our strength is only evident when it is focused on the common good and right now it’s anything but. Dan Alexander is CEO of Sun Community News. He may be reached at dan@suncommunitynews.com.
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Taking in refugees will be good for the Adirondack Park
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he world can be a dark place. Unless you’ve been living under a rock — which is actually a legitimate lifestyle here in the Adirondack Park — you’ve likely caught a whiff of the uncertainty that continues to grip the nation. An autocratic renegade real estate developer is poisoning the well of reasonable discourse with his brand of pugnacious faux-populism. The situation across the political aisle is equally odorous, with voters forced to choose between a socialist who wants to remake our political system and a craven opportunist who is allergic to the truth. Flint, Michigan is embroiled in a deadly water crisis stemming from profound government malfeasance. Zika, a new mosquito-borne virus, is threatening to become the new ebola, while storm clouds continue to gather over the global economy. It’s times like this when we could all use some good news. That’s why we’re so heartened by the efforts of a local group of civic leaders to turn on the light. This winter, a collective of religious institutions, nonprofits and other citizens assembled to discuss a burning question: How can we open ourselves up to refugees in a hostile political environment? The group, now known as the North Country Refugee Collaboration Project, met at the Keene Valley Congregational Church on a late-January evening — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day — and emerged three hours later brimming with ideas: “It is clear that we see a need and want to respond right now,” said a memo issued after the meeting. “We want to capture that energy and commitment, and continue to see it grow and expand to other groups (secular, governmental and faith-based) in our area.” The report mapped out a blueprint for moving forward, designating goals, timelines and point people for each task. This is wonderful news for many reasons, namely because this group is acting as our collective moral compass. We live under a growing shadow of ugliness. One of the key goals of the Islamic State is for the United States to alienate, marginalize and denigrate Muslim populations. This, they hope, will aid in their recruitment efforts. We saw this in the aftermath of the Paris and San Bernardino attacks, where our politicians — including several of our state and federal representatives — tripped over themselves to put the brakes on federal immigration programs. Spiked with inflammatory and fearful language, this was partisan hackery at its worst. Refugees, especially those from war-torn regions like Syria, are already the most severely scrutinized group to enter the country. Terrorist attacks on American soil, for the most part, have been carried out not by refugees, by naturalized citizens or those carrying student visas. (And that’s to say nothing of the toxicity being spewed by Donald Trump — “Who’s going to pay for the wall? They are!” — when it comes to our amigos to the south.) While last fall’s attacks by Islamic militants have largely faded into the
rearview, America continues to be at a crossroads. An estimated 4 million Syrians are trying to leave the country. Of those, only an infinitesimal number will eventually make it to American soil. This year, President Obama has recommended accepting 85,000 (and 100,000 in 2017). While the number has already proven to be fodder for critics, it’s a drop in the bucket when compared to the 4.2 million immigrants who are already in the country. We hope some of these Syrians will find their way here. Taking in refugees is good for America — and in particular, the Adirondack Park — for a few simple common sense reasons. The first is jobs. One of the most chief complaints we hear from the North Country business community is the lack of a dependable workforce. From small businesses to large employers to the region’s leading nonprofits, the refrain is simple: It’s tough to fill low-paying slots with good, reliable help. For many, the choice is simple: Why work when you can collect benefits? Immigrants don’t share that mindset. Schools. Combatting the demographic decline remains one of the region’s most vexing problems. When it comes to the public school landscape, we’re in a new era of permanent austerity where discussion is punctuated by buzzwords like mergers, shared services and consolidation — not growth, prosperity and expansion. Old timers fondly talk of a working family in each house. We can have that again. Diversity. At 96 percent white, we’re a homogenous bunch that does not resemble the shifting demographics of the country (the remaining four percent are prison inmates). This really puts us at a disadvantage, especially our kids, who aren’t exposed to the benefits of a multicultural tapestry, from learning new traditions, enjoying culinary experiences or simply expanding their intellectual universe. We’re not naive. The international press is rife with reports of refugees who have refused to assimilate in communities that are also ill-equipped to handle the influx, be it through nativist attitudes, a lack of housing and educational infrastructure or whatever else. But unlike the European Union, we’re a single country that has the immigrant experience etched into our national consciousness. We did, and continue to, rely on newcomers to maintain a vibrant economy and colorful cultural landscape. The North Country Refugee Collaboration Project is clearly in its embryonic stages. They face a long road ahead. But it pales in comparison to the horrors from which Syrians are fleeing: Rape. Torture. Murder. This group is doing a good thing, offering a flicker of hope in this era of domestic and international uncertainty. We support their mission. 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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BeautifulÊ work,Ê EssexÊ CountyÊ DPW! EssexÊ CenterÊ employeesÊ care To the Editor: I would like to express my gratitude to the Essex County DPW and any coordinating agencies who worked to improve the sitelines and shoulder visibility on Lake Shore Road in Essex and Westport. There are many people who bike, walk and jog (not to mention drive) on the stretch of road just south of the hamlet and the work these crews did helps to make this beautiful stretch of roadway along the shoreline much safer. I always hate to see trees cut down, but these crews did so in a very responsible and aesthetically pleasing way. Thanks for maintaining this stretch of roadway and for keeping those who use it safe. Ken Hughes Essex
MiraclesÊ doÊ happen To the Editor: A miracle happened in Morrisonville, New York on Feb. 26 and 27 in this tiny hamlet of 1,575 residents. Fountain Brothers American Legion Post #1619: Rand Hill Road, led by Danny Kaifetz, began a process which may well be the first of its kind in the state — remembering the forgotten veterans of the Vietnam era. Post 1619 funded and began testing these veterans for Hep-C, a disease which they received without their knowledge because the military used a device that transferred blood from one person to another during innoculations, a disease that can lay dormant for 30 to 40 years before it rears its ugly head. Many veterans did not know about this until Post 1619 began this drive to notify as many veterans as possible, receiving help and cooperation from many community organizations and media outlets which proved to be invaluable. This journey started back in December 2015 as Post 1619 held their first meeting to organize the process of getting these veterans tested. It was not an easy task, there were many hurdles to overcome, but the committee was diligent and overcame them. You will read more about this in other letters, praising the many, many unselfish, unsung heroes who participated in the process. God bless them. It is my fervent hope that the work started by Post 1619 to save our veterans will be carried on by other organizations. Our veterans deserve nothing but the best. Joe DeMarco WWII Veteran Keeseville
To the Editor: I have worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Essex Center for 18 years and I have a problem with the letter from your reader about local employees and some of the uninformed comments I hear around town. This facility could have closed if Centers hadn’t bought it. Then there would be NO local people working here, and a lot of homeless elderly people with nowhere to go. Instead, we have a neighborhood facility that provides a great home and excellent rehabilitation. There are dozens of staffers here who are local Elizabethtown residents. When we were bought, some people left and some retired. But I work with a number of employees who left and came back, so I guess the grass on the other side of the fence wasn’t as green as they thought. The employees and the staff here are all treated very well, and it’s discouraging to hear comments around town that are just plain wrong made by people who don’t know the facts. If you want to know why we have people working here who come from the city it’s because there aren’t enough local residents willing to do the hard work that we CNAs do every day. This is hard work and our center tries their best to hire people who live in the area. They offered to train people for free and then to guarantee them jobs but it’s easier for some people to sit home and complain rather than go out to work. They know how hard we work here for our residents and they try to make this a very pleasant place. They give us gift cards for working overtime, have luncheons for us, and treat us like we’re valuable employees. If local people want to work here, they should stop complaining and just walk in and apply like I did 18 years ago. I’ve taken care of these residents ever since, and I can tell you that I like it here and so do they. Katie Clark Certified Nursing Assistant, Essex Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare Elizabethtown
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To the Editor: As a senior citizen, I have been doing some research on nursing homes in the area. I was shocked when I went online to medicare.gov/nursing home compare and saw that Essex Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare here in Elizabethtown has one out of five stars (much below average) overall rating. Categories such as health inspection and quality measures are also listed as much below average. On a happier note, Clinton County Nursing Home in Plattsburgh, which is run by the county, has one of the highest ratings in Northern NY. Judy Martin Elizabethtown
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LynÊ RossÊ Lobdell WESTPORT — Lyn Ross Lobdell, 73, of Westport, NY and The Villages, FL passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. Lyn was born in Elizabethtown, NY on November 29, 1942 to Keeton B. and Lillian Sayre Lobdell. Lyn graduated from Westport Central School in 1961, attended Cornell University and was a Vietnam veteran, having served in the United States Air Force from 1963 to 1967. He joined the New York State Police in 1967 and retired in 1998 as the Technical Sergeant in charge of the Troop “B” Communications Section. Lyn was a member of 4-H and he served on the Essex County Fair Board for over 40 years as secretary/treasurer for most of that time. He also served as secretary/treasurer of the Adirondack Chapter of the Association of Former New York State Troopers and the Retired Police and Fireman’s Club of the Villages. He was also a member of the Florida Association of Retired Troopers/NY. Lyn sponsored and served as Webmaster of most of these clubs. He also helped organize several class reunions and maintained an alumni list. He was of the Protestant faith. As a young man, Lyn joined Wadhams Grange and later Whallonsburg and Westville Granges as well as Essex and Franklin County Pomona Granges, New York State and National Granges. He served in several capacities, was an officer of the New York State Grange and on the State Grange Museum Board. He was also a member of the Westport Chamber of Commerce. Lyn enjoyed traveling having visited all 50 states, attending state and county fairs, watching NASCAR races and playing dominoes. Survivors include his long-time fiance´ Rosanna Clark of Westville, NY; mother Lillian Lobdell; son Keith, daughter-in-law Jill (Edde); grandchildren Malynda, Lawrence and Ella Lobdell all of Westport, NY. Lyn is also survived by Rosanna’s sons and daughters-in-law Tony and Patty Clark of Malone, NY; Allan and Michelle Clark of Fort Covington, NY; grandchildren Jamie, Corey and Cheyenne Clark; four great grandchildren and several step-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his father Keeton in 1998. Donations may be made to the Ballard Park Foundation Westport Veterans Memorial or the New York State Trooper Foundation. The New York calling hours will be held Sunday, March 6, at the Marvin-Heald Funeral Home, 7521 Court Street, Elizabethtown from 2-4 p.m. and from 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will take place at the Westport Federated Church Monday, March 7, at 11 a.m. Burial will be at a later date in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Westville.
A memorial service will be held in Florida at a later date arranged by Beyers Funeral Home. Arrangements are entrusted to Marvin and Heald Funeral Home, Elizabethtown. To light a memorial candle or leave an online condolence please visit www.healdfuneralhomeinc.com.
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ELIZABETHTOWN — Peter C. Cecil died peacefully on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at the Essex Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care. Peter, when asked what he did for a living, would say, “Wood is my life.” And indeed it was…. A cabinetmaker, he loved working with wood and created much fine furniture, stairs and custom woodwork both here in the Adirondacks and in Boston. In his few years of retirement, he realized a lifelong dream of building wooden boats. Peter was born and raised in Marshfield, Massachusetts, graduating from Marshfield High School in 1965. He moved to Boston, where he ran a bookstore and played in several bands, before beginning his career as a cabinetmaker. He moved to Westport, NY in the early 70’s where his son was born and then returned to Boston. In 1989, he returned to the North Country with his wife and settled in Elizabethtown, where he built a house and set up his shop in the barn on the property. When he wasn’t in the shop, he was out in the woods on his land, with his chainsaw and tractor. Walking in the woods daily with his dog and sometimes also with one of his cats, it was the trees that he noticed, pointing out what they were and which would be good ones for turning into logs and then boards for custom doors or windows. Peter’s Alzheimer’s gradually took him away and a few years ago he became a resident of Horace Nye/Essex Center, receiving excellent care from the dedicated and devoted staff of that facility. He is survived by his wife, Carla Hendrix and his son, Sam Cecil Zielinski. His life will be celebrated with a small family service at home. Donations in his memory may be made to the North Country SPCA, where Peter volunteered walking dogs and where he adopted all of his pets. Arrangements have been entrusted to Marvin-Heald Funeral Home, 7521 Court Street, Elizabethtown. To light a memorial candle or leave an online condolence please visit www.healdfuneralhomeinc.com
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’m on a roll. Up or down? Inside or outside? Those are the questions for today. Trivia, you say? Not so trivial for many. I’m referring to the toilet paper. I was somewhat amazed to learn that people are often adamant about those kinds of choices. It came up on my social media pages and, before that day was finished, there were hundreds of responses. Like everything else in my life, I was in the minority. Kaye taught me long ago to place the toilet tissue in such a way that it unrolls from the inside. That’s the way you’ll find it next to all our commodes. Except for last week. She went in to use the facility and found it installed the opposite way. Of course I was accused. I would usually accept full responsibility, but not this time. I refused to be the culprit. Obviously, a guest had done it. Should we call the gendarmes? Should we place them up for public ridicule? Nope. We just changed the roll around. It was of no real consequence to me. It’s one of those things I notice in public restrooms and private homes. However, I would never deign to argue that one way is right and the other, wrong. And, I would likewise not change the roll around anyplace except for here at our home. Kaye and I chuckled at the myriad responses on the social site. Of course, I contributed my nickel’s worth and people scoffed. One close friend said (tongue in cheek, I hope) that she could never visit us here unless we agreed to flip the roll for the duration of her stay. How long has this controversy raged? Is there a legitimate reason for doing it one way or the other? I’ve conducted my informal Gordie Little surveys for far less vital quests. Yes, I actually did some research on this one. I’ve spoken with psychologists and sociologists and read their august treatises. I have learned that the over and under thing is discussed as an integral part of class work for undergraduates in more than one institution. Tens of thousands of words have been written on the subject ever since Thomas Crapper first did his business (so to speak). Remember Ann Landers? She broached the subject during her heyday and reportedly got over 15,000 responses--most ever for anything in her columns. From everything I’ve read and seen, the majority of you prefer “over” by up to 70-percent. Some couples have argued so long and hard that they have installed “his” and “hers” dispensers side by side. One guy even invented a special roll holder you can swivel to satisfy your personal preference. If you think this column is a bit over the top, chalk it up to my version of levity and please don’t let your marriage suffer because of it. Columnist Gordie Little may be reached at gordie@suncommunitynews.com.
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EYE ON THE ARTS
“Don’t you ever get the feeling that all your life is going by and you’re not taking advantage of it?” Ernest Hemingway posed this question in 1926 and it is still relevant today. We only live once. We know this. Despite this pervasive knowledge, it’s still easy to get distracted from this simple fact of life. We get distracted by work and personal finances. We obsess over obligation and responsibility. These are all valid concerns, but there is something that is often lost in this chaotic mix: time spent simply enjoying life... time spent taking advantage of our time on this earth. This week I have a few suggestions – as I always do – on ways to stop and smell the flowers. Here are a few exciting events happening around the North Country this week. The Wand’ring Minstrels will perform “The Pirates of Penzance” and more Gilbert & Sullivan Players Favorites at the Strand Center for the Arts in Plattsburgh on March 12. “The Pirates of Penzance,” or “The Slave of Duty,” was first performed at the Fifth Avenue Theatre in New York City on Dec. 31, 1879. It was the only Gilbert & Sullivan operetta to have its world premiere in the United States and it has remained popular ever since. This exuberant musical theater masterpiece, directed and conducted by Albert Bergeret with choreography by Bill Fabris, will be performed in its original format; featuring rich sounds of full orchestra, chorus, and vocal soloists. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $20. For more info, call the Strand box office at 518-563-1604. The Courthouse Gallery in Lake George will display work by Susan Meyer beginning on March 12. Meyer, who is a renowned artist and sculptor, creates fascinating mash-ups of architecture and landscape. The exhibit, titled “Formation Proposal,” collects pieces that “combine sculptural elements to create fantastical, sci-fi environments … and explore landscape and architecture as embodiments of, and catalysts for, our desires and aspirations” says Meyer. The opening reception will go from 4 to 6 p.m. and is free and open to the public. After the opening reception, the exhibit will be on display until April 15. This month, the Hyde Collection in Glens Falls will host a two-part series on figure drawing, the art form that focuses on the human form. Attendees will be working with a live model in the Art Studio at The Hyde. The first class, “Figure Drawing,” is scheduled for March 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. The second, “Figure Painting,” for March 19. Registration is $40 for one class, or $70 for both. To register, contact Colette Broestler at 518-792-1761, ext. 310. Or email adminassist@hydecollection.org. Partnering with 98.9 WOKO and the Big Change Roundup, the Mineville VFW will present a concert by country singers Joe McGinness and Jamie Lee Thurston on March 12. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Doors open at 7 p.m. On March 19, the Slam Allen Band will perform at the Champlain Wine Company in Plattsburgh. The concert is part of the new “Plattsburgh Blues & Jazz” series produced by photographer Laura Carbone. The show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. The Crandall Public Library in Glens Falls will host historian and singer Tisha Dolton on March 15. As part of Women’s History Month, Dolton will lead a discussion on music that helped to first shape the feminist movement. A sing-a-long will follow featuring topics that range from suffrage to birth control. The event will begin at 7 p.m. For more information, contact the library at 518-792-6508.
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The Champlain Valley Film Series will present “Bridge of Spies” at Whallonsburg’s Grange Hall on March 12. Starring Tom Hanks, “Bridge of Spies” brings to life a Cold War spy thriller based on true events. Following the movie special guest Beth Amorosi, who is the granddaughter of the reallife hero of the film, will autograph copies of her grandfather’s memoir, “Strangers on a Bridge.” This showing is for one night only, and will begin at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for minors. For more information on this event, contact Kate Ritter at 518-963-4170 or email admin@ thegrangehall.info. The Ticonderoga Historical Society will present the opening of “A Terrible Beauty” on March 18. The exhibit reveals how Irish-Americans in Ticonderoga, the Adirondack region and New York State provided support for Irish independence and the subsequent creation of the Irish Free State. The opening reception will begin at 7 p.m. The event is free and light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact the Historical Society at 518-585-7868 or visit ticonderogahistoricalsociety.org. On March 12, The ROTA Studio and Gallery in Plattsburgh will host a Van Gogh themed acrylic painting class. The class will be lead by Alyssa Hart. All ages and all skill levels are welcome. The event will run from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $35, and include all supplies. As part of their “Off the Bus” tour, Lucid will perform at Smoke Signals in Lake Placid on March 17. Following this tour, which will later make stops in Burlington, Stratton and Plattsburgh, the Plattsburgh-based sextet will be taking a hiatus from touring for the first time since their formation in 2004. Their show at Smoke Signals will start at 9 p.m. For more info, call 518-523-2271. Elizabeth Izzo is the arts and entertainment columnist for Sun Community News. Reach her at Elizabeth@suncommunitynews.com. www.suncommunitynews.com/A&Efor the latest events
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Too young to drink? Smooth Moves and First Weekends will provide free non-alcoholic Irish beverages, such as Irish coffee, while Stewart’s Shop will offer free mint cookie crumble and peanut butter pandemonium ice cream. Entertainment is scheduled to be provided by the Champlain Valley Irish Dancers, who will move their feet on the stage first from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Plattsburgh Pipes & Drums will perform two sets at noon and 1 p.m. The headlining performance by the Glengarry Bhoys — a Celtic rock group based in Glengarry, Ontario, Canada — will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. This event is the second event in the Discover Plattsburgh Event Series — an effort by the City of Plattsburgh to introduce new and returning events to community members and visitors. The city also launched Friends of Plattsburgh — a campaign focused toward local businesses — to assist with making the events successful. With the help of participating businesses and nonprofits, Geddes hopes the series will continue and grow for years to come to give locals and visitors something to look forward to every year. “There are plenty of things to do in Plattsburgh,” she said. “This is our way to showcase everything we have to offer.” The Irish Festival will take place in the Durkee Street parking lot March 12 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Geddes at 518536-7458 or visit cityofplattsburgh-ny.gov. Day of race registration for the Shamrock Shuffle 5k will cost $15. All proceeds will go toward the Champlain Valley Irish Dancers. For more information, visit adirondackcoastevents. com.
“A free license is a very small gesture for all they give,” he said. “You cannot put a cost on the sacrifices our volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers make each and every day, risking their safety and their lives without compensation,” said Serino in a press release. “I have heard from many that use hunting and fishing as a reprieve from the stress of their duties and providing a tax credit for the associated fees is the least that we can do to show our gratitude.” The bill does not yet have a sponsor in the Assembly, though Stec said he would fully support it.
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FASNY Study highlights New York State’s nearly 100,000 volunteer firefighters save taxpayers $3.87 billion annually in salary and benefits, and potential debt service, estimating paid fire service would have the following results: —An additional 30,822 firefighters would need to be hired and more than 1,300 stations would have to be built new or reconstructed —A one-time cost of $5.95 billion to acquire existing structures, vehicles and equipment —Property taxes across the state would rise on average 26.5 percent to cover the added cost, increasing taxes between 3.3-123 percent depending on county
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implementing financial protocols that will ensure any future revenues received will be available for their intended purpose. Cliche was arraigned in the town of Plattsburgh court and is scheduled to reappear in the Town of Saranac court March 21. Parks said the FSO and district will continue to assist law enforcement throughout the investigation.
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Megan Quinn reads to Thelma as Ella Whitney gives her a neck scratch on March 2 at the North Country SPCA. A shelter volunteer said this kind of gentle socialization is beneficial for shyer animals. Thelma is very sweet, gentle and good with kids and other dogs. She is available for adoption. Photos by Mikaela Foster
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Bentley enjoyed bouncing from student to student for scratches and treats as students read to him on March 2.
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Mrs. Jodi Thompson hides some wacky images from Dr. Suess’s ”Wacky Wednesday” at ElizabethtownCentral School on March 3.
Mrs. Amanda Drake leads the Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School’s Dr. Suess Birthday Parade on March 3.
Reagan King shows off her wacky blue teeth and costume during the Elizabethtown-Central School’s Dr. Suess parade on March 3.
Mrs. Jodi Thompson’s fifth grade class displays their wackiness during the Dr. Suess birthday celebration at Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School on March 3. Photos by Jill Lobdell
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NEWS IN BRIEF
Ladies Auxiliary to serve spaghetti dinner
Northern Vegetable school slated
Binghamton adds locals to Dean’s List
AuSABLE FORKS — The Au Forks Fire Department Auxiliary will host a spaghetti dinner Saturday, April 9 at the Au Sable Forks Fire Station from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The cost for adults is $8; children 10 and under are $4, and takeout will be available by calling 647-5582. Proceeds will be distributed to the Scholarship Program, Christmas in the Forks, The A.V.C.S Yearbook Committee and the Annual Holiday Toy and Meal Tote Drives.
KEESEVILLE — Cornell Cooperative Extension is holding a vegetable school for commercial growers Tuesday, March 15 at the Ausable Valley Grange from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Topics include root crops, garlic, salad greens in the morning and pumpkins, sweet corn and squash, growing practices, pest management strategies, organic and conventional practices. Speakers include Amy Ivy, Crystal Stewart, Chuck Bornt with the Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program and Paul Arnold, owner of Pleasant Valley Farm in Argyle. The cost is $25 and includes lunch and materials. Registration is due Saturday, March 12. Agenda, online registration and payment can be made at enych.cce.cornell.edu/events. php. For more information, contact Amy Ivy at adi2@cornell. edu or 570-5991. DEC pesticide credits will be available.
BINGHAMTON — Binghamton University has named Clare Paulson, Halley Paulson, William Paulson of Saranac Lake, Hannah Gibbs of Westport to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2015 semester. This honor recognizes students who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.
Steve Bakunas to put on one-man play UPPER JAY — An autobiographical one-man theater performance by actor Steve Bakunas will take place at the Upper Jay Recovery Lounge Friday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. Free. A Q&A will immediately follow.
Minnowbrook to host winter benefit BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE — An annual winter benefit is planned for Saturday, March 12 at the Minnowbrook Conference Center from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $45; $40 for members. For more information, call 352-7715.
“Fierce” women to be subject of lecture BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE — The Adirondack Museum’s Cabin Fever Sundays winter lecture series will present “Fierce and Forever Wild: Adirondack Women” Sunday, March 13 at 1:30 p.m. A panel of local bloggers and authors will share stories of Adirondack women from yesterday and today who have lived and worked in the Adirondacks, including Kate Field, Barbara McMartin, Anna Newman and Amy Farrell. Refreshments will be served.
Chamber to perform, serve dinner ELIZABETHTOWN — The Elizabethtown-Lewis 7-12 music department will hold its 15th annual Chamber Music Concert and Dinner Wednesday, March 16. Tickets are $6 for adults; $5 for students/seniors and children under five are admitted free. Dinner begins in the auditorium at 5:30 p.m., and the concert begins at 6 p.m. The concert will feature performances by the 7-12 Chorus, the Jazz Ensemble, and soloists/small ensembles. For further information, contact Kerry Mero at 873-6371, ext. 412.
Pre-K applications now available WILLSBORO — Any child living in the Willsboro Central School District that will be four years old by Thursday, Dec. 1 is eligible to enroll in pre-kindergarten. Contact the school nurse at 963-4456, ext 206 to pre-register by Friday, by April 15. Pre-kindergarten screening is scheduled for Thursday, May 12. The district is also registering any students currently not enrolled for kindergarten. Contact the school for more information.
SUNY Fredonia names Dean’s List FREDONIA — State University of New York at Fredonia announced that Caitlin Marie Blaise of Keeseville, Amber Louise LaPlante-Dear of Saranac Lake has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2015 semester. Dean’s List students have earned a grade point average of at least 3.30 or higher for that semester out of a possible 4.0, while carrying a full-time minimum course load of at least 12 credit hours.
Westport Central grad added to dean’s list WILLSBORO — Ryan S. Davis, a coaching major at SUNY Cortland, has been named to the Dean’s List. Davis, son of Michael and Laurie Davis of Willsboro, graduated from Westport Central in 2014.
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Creel study, celebration of wild trout RAQUETTE LAKE — The 2016 Trout Power event will be held at Great Camp Sagamore in Raquette Lake on Father’s Day Weekend, June 16-19. This event will be for catch-and-release anglers and conservationists to assist in a 2-day creel study and 3-day celebration of wild trout and historic conservation and protection. Anglers will choose from over 10 miles of secluded and rarely-fished sections of the South Inlet watershed to fish. Anglers will receive training on how to catch, photograph, and record their catch during a weekend-long data collection survey of wild fish. Participants will stay at Sagamore and enjoy myriad activities over the weekend, including tours, seminars, slide shows, and live folk music, while enjoying craft beer courtesy of the Adirondack Brewery in Lake George. Scientific Study of the
data will be done through a collaboration between Trout Power, Trout Unlimited and the New York State Museum. The event runs from check-in on Thursday afternoon until departure late Sunday morning. In the late 1800s, Dr. Arpad Gerster chronicled the terrific fishing that he found along the South Inlet of Raqueete Lake, in his Notes Collected in the Adirondacks. Yet within a century, this ecosystem had been adversely affected by acid rain, and fishing in the area was damaged by water ph levels of 5.0 and less. Today, the ph levels have returned to historical norms and both aquatic insects and wild brook trout populations are beginning to rebound as well, making this stream one of the great comeback stories of natural restoration. This event will collect information and data on the ecosystem in an effort to protect and preserve the watershed under the already-existing
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Special Management Area designation that surrounds Great Camp Sagamore, once the summer retreat of the Alfred Vanderbilt family, and now a National Historic Landmark. Trout Power is a registered trademark of JP Ross & Company llc, and is an initiative to change the world by honoring clean water not by its’ clarity, but by the wild trout that live in it. For information and booking please email info@greatcampsagamore.org or visit our website at www.greatcampsagamore. org, or learn more at www.troutpower.com Or contact Sagamore at 315-240-7568 until May 9, or at 315-354-5311 X21 after May 9.
Men charged in poaching case New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) charged two Washington County men with numerous hunting related violations and misdemeanors after discovering a collection of deer heads and hundreds of pounds of venison in their possession, the DEC announced today. The incident stemmed from an anonymous complaint ECOs received on December 30, 2015. ECOs Matthew Krug and Steve Gonyea investigated the complaint on January 1, 2016 when they visited a residence in Greenwich to conduct an interview. Through their investigation, the ECOs observed eight antlered white-tailed deer heads next to the garage as they walked up to the front door. After being interviewed, Brian Manney, 50, of Greenwich, provided a written statement admitting to shooting all
eight bucks with a .308 rifle during the regular big game season. ECOs seized the deer heads and more than 200 pounds of venison. Manney was issued tickets for seven counts each of illegal taking of a deer (a misdemeanor), failure to report taking a deer (a violation) and failure to tag the deer (a violation). Manney plead guilty to all charges in Greenwich Town Court and agreed to a settlement, which included $3,800 in fines. Further investigation resulted in ECOs charging Manney’s friend, Neil Peterson, 49, of Schuylerville, a convicted felon, with criminal possession of a weapon (a misdemeanor), illegal taking of a deer (a misdemeanor) and failure to report taking a deer (a violation). ECOs seized another illegally taken head of an eight point white-tail deer and two muzzleloaders. Peterson is scheduled to appear before Greenwich Town Court on March 14. He faces penalties of no less than $500 and up to one year in jail for criminal possession of a weapon. He also faces total maximum penalties of up to $750 and one year in jail for illegal taking of deer and up to $250 and seven days in jail for failure to report a deer.
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This winter, State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) wildlife biologists are seeking the public’s help to learn about new black bear dens throughout New York. As part of DEC’s ongoing monitoring of black bears in New York, wildlife biologists routinely check on black bears during the winter den season. The bears may be fitted with a radio collar to help biologists track the bears’ activities throughout the rest of the year and to relocate dens in subsequent years for monitoring cub production, condition, and survival. “There is great value in having resident participation for this type of wildlife research,” said DEC Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos. “DEC’s wildlife biologists use public feedback from these studies as a guidance measure for future wildlife management and planning efforts. I encourage anyone that encounters a bear den to follow our safety instructions and reach out to their local DEC office for reporting.” Bears may den in a rock crevice, tree cavity, or under heavy brush or fallen tree. Since female bears generally give birth sometime in January or early February, a high-pitched squeal from the cubs may be audible if you are near a den. If anyone finds a bear den, DEC strongly urges the public to not approach or disturb the den, but simply to note the location and move away from the den site. DEC requests that anyone locating a bear den to contact their local DEC Wildlife office (www.dec.ny.gov/about/558.html) with specifics about the den location, including GPS coordinates if possible. More information about black bears in New York is available at http://www.dec.ny.gov/ animals/6960.html.
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AUSABLE - The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center, with help from a number local businesses and community groups, is conducting A community blood drive. Tuesday, March 29, Ausable Valley High School, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more info call (518) 562-7406 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
PERU - The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center, with help from a number local businesses and community groups, is conducting A community blood drive. Wednesday, March 23, Peru High School, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.For more info call (518) 562-7406
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.
PLATTSBURGH - BREASTFEEDING - LA LECHE LEAGUE Do you have questions about breastfeeding? Do you have support you can offer to others? Do you need information about returning to work and nursing? Please join us for mother-to-mother sharing. All mothers, mothers-to-be, and children are welcome. Meetings are twice monthly: the first Monday at 7 P.M and the third Friday at 10:00 A.M at the Family Connections, 194 U.S Oval, Plattsburgh. Info: 518-643-9436.
CHAMPLAIN - The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center, with help from a number local businesses and community groups, is conducting A community blood drive. Thursday, March 31, Northeastern Central High School, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more info call (518) 562-7406 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. ELIZABETHTOWN - Al-Anon Family Group, family, friends of problem drinkers. Elizabethtown Community Hospital Board Room. 4 to 5 p.m. Anonymous, confidential, free. Details: 518-962-2351, 518873-2652. Every Sunday. ELIZABETHTOWN – 2015-2016 WIC Schedule at the Public Health Building December 3, January 7, Feb 4, March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1, October 6, November 3, December 1, 8:00 - 3:30 PM November 19, December 17, January 21, Feb 18, March 16, April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15, 11:30 am - 6:30 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296 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 - The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center, with help from a number local businesses and community groups, is conducting A community blood drive. Tuesday March 8th Plattsburgh State University Angell Center, 11am-3:30pm. For more info call (518) 562-7406 SARANAC LAKE - The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center, with help from a number local businesses and community groups, is conducting A community blood drive. Wednesday, March 16, Saranac Lake High School, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more info call (518) 562-7406 SARNAC LAKE - The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center, with help from a number local businesses and community groups, is conducting A community blood drive. Wednesday, March 9, Adirondack Medical Center, Noon to 6 p.m. This drive will also include the opportunity to take part in the Be The Match bone marrow registry. For more info call (518) 562-7406 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. WEST CHAZY - The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center, with help from a number local businesses and community groups, is conducting A community blood drive. Monday, March 14, West Chazy Fire Department, 4 to 7 p.m. For more info call (518) 5627406 WESTPORT - The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center, with help from a number local businesses and community groups, is conducting A community blood drive. Tuesday, March 15, Westport High School, 3 to 7 p.m. For more info call (518) 562-7406 WILLSBORO - The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center, with help from a number local businesses and community groups, is conducting A community blood drive. Monday, March 14, Willsboro Fire Department, 4 to 7 p.m. For more info call (518) 562-7406 DINNERS & SUCH ELIZABETHTOWN – Sunday March 13th Annual St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef/Ham dinner will be held from 2pm-6pm at St. Elizabeth's Parish Hall. Adults $12.00 Children $5.00. LECTURES & SEMINARS BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE – The Adirondack Museum's Cabin Fever Winter Lecture series Sunday March 13th “Fierce and ForeverWild Adirondack Women”, 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
PLATTSBURGH Spring 2016 Karl Cron Lecture, Sponsored by the Plattsburgh Protestant Campus Ministry and its Sponsoring Churches and Judicatories Rev. Dr. Robin R. Meyers Quantum Physics and the Future of God Friday, April 1st at 7:30pm Newman Center 90 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, New York Lecture Free and Open to the Public PUBLIC MEETINGS CADYVILLE – Al-Anon Adult Children Meeting every Monday at Cadyville Wesleyan Church, use rear entrance, 2083 Route 3, Cadyville at 7pm-8pm. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-561-0838. CADYVILLE – Al-Anon Family Group Meeting every Sunday at Cadyville Wesleyan Church, use rear entrance, 2083 Route 3, Cadyville at 7pm-8pm. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-561-0838. CHAZY – Al-Anon Family Group Meeting every Friday at Sacred Heart Church, 8 Hall Street, Chazy 7:30pm-8:30pm. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-561-0838. CHAZY – Chazy Public Library Meetings: January 20, 2016, February 24,2016, March 30, 2016, April 27, 2016. Organizational Meeting May 18, 2016. ELIZABETHTOWN – Al-Anon Family Group Meeting every Sunday at Elizabethtown Community Hospital Board Room, 75 Park St., Elizabethtown, 4pm-5pm. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-561-0838. ELIZABETHTOWN – Elizabethtown Thrift Shop will have it's Monthly Meeting Second Monday of Every Month at 7pm @ The Episcopal Parish Hall. LAKE PLACID – Al-Anon Adult Children Meeting every Monday at St. Agnes Church Basement, 169 Hillcrest Avenue, Lake Placid 8pm9pm. For more information call 1888-425-2666 or 518-561-0838. 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. PLATTSBURGH – Al-Anon Family Group Meeting every Tuesday at United Methodist Church, 127 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh Noon-1pm. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-5610838.
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momentum for them by hitting that shot. I had the confidence he would hit it and gave him a quick nod and pass.” “That shot put the smile on my face,” said Joel Martineau. “When it went in, it was a great feeling beBy Keith Lobdell cause I knew everything was now going our keith@suncommunitynews.com way,” added Nate Manning. “It was for sure the one that put us over the PLATTSBURGH — After three quarter which saw AuSable Valley and Brushton- top,” Patriots head coach Jamie Douglass said. “They doubled Moira go backKobe for the entire and-forth in the NYPHSAA Class C boy’s basketball game and he adMarch 5 regional justed throughout. final, the Patriots This was a great used their calling Final Four team win. Lucas card defense and has worked so clutch shooting Friday, March 11 hard coming back to advance to the Glens Falls Civic Center from an injury and NYSPHSAA Final it was a great moFour with a 50-38 ment for him.” victory, the first in Game 1 varsity boys hisIt was indeed a #4 AuSable Valley v. tory for the school. team win for the Patriots, as MarAfter an 11-4 #5 Early College International tineau led his team run put the Pa1:30 p.m. with 12 points, triots up 39-33, three steals and the two teams extwo blocks. changed baskets Game 2 before Kobe Par“It’s really excitrow forced a turning to come in here #2 Moravia v. Haldane over in the frontand do this for the 3:15 p.m. court. first time on boys history,” he said. Parrow passed “I think they outthe ball and set up Championship Game worked us in the in the post, receivSaturday, March 12 third, but we were ing a pass from Luable to calm down, cas Perez with only 7:15 p.m. play tough defense one player guardand run through ing him for perour offense in the haps the first time fourth.” in the game. Alex Knapp added 10 points, while grabInstead of turning for a post move, Parrow instead gave Perez a nod and a return pass, bing eight rebounds, two blocks and dishing with Perez launching a three pointer that hit out a pair of assists. nothing but net, giving the Patriots a 44-35 “We knew they were a good team with lead and the final dagger in Brushton-Moira’s good pressure on defense,” Knapp said. “As season. the game progressed, I was able to calm down “He doesn’t pass that out much when he and started to find openings in the defense has an advantage like that,” Perez said of because they were focused on Kobe so much.” the play. “I know when he nods his head, he Parrow finished with 9 points, while grabwants me to shoot it. As soon as it was off my bing 12 rebounds to go with a trio of assists fingers, I knew it was going in and it would and two steals, while Perez added 7 points clinch the game.” and two steals. “There’s not many times I pass that chance Manning was responsible for another 7 up,” Parrow jokingly said, agreeing with Per- points for his team, along with leading the ez. “I knew Lucas would completely cut all Patriots with five assists and three steals.
Pats ready for final four By Keith Lobdell
Lucas Perez of AuSable Valley drives past a Brushton-Moira defender on his way to the hoop in the Class C regional championship March 5. Perez had 7 points, including a key three with 2:15 remaining in the game.
“We wanted to spread the ball around and get it to the open man,” Manning said. Brandon Snow added 3 points and a pair of steals off the bench, while Chris Hickey added 2 points. With the win, the Patriots advance to the Glens Falls Civic Center, which is hosting the NYSPHSAA championships for the last time in the foreseeable future. The Patriots, ranked fourth in Class C by
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the New York State Sportswriter’s Association, will play seventh-ranked Early College International Friday, March 11, at 1:30 p.m. The winner will face either No. 2 Moravia or unranked Haldane Saturday, March 12, at 7:15 p.m. To celebrate the accomplishment, the Middle-High School will host a sendoff for the team at the Clintonville campus Thursday, March 10, at 9:45 a.m.
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CLINTONVILLE — A rewarding season for the AuSable Valley varsity boys basketball program has taken them farther than any other team in school history. Jamie Douglass should know that. The Patriots head coach was part of the John Konowitz-led Patriot squad which had a chance to play in the Glens Falls Civic Center in the regional championships, falling by one point to Greenwich. “Making the final four has been our dream forever,” Douglass said. “The kids ask me about the team I was on, which was the last to make it this far.” Douglass said there is one common component between the team he played for and the one he leads now. “You can teach a lot of skills to the kids, but you can’t teach chemistry or heart,” he said. “It has been a very rewarding season because of that.” With a strong core of players who respect coaches and each other, Douglass said it was easy to get them to buy into the system he preached throughout the season. “Since the start of the year, we have preached to share the ball and be unselfish on offense,” Douglass said. “The best part is, they played the same way since youth basketball so they had already bought in to that style along with playing hard defense.” Another back-to-the-future part of the 2015-16 Patriots is the addition of alum Andrew Bombard to the coaching staff. “The kids respect him as a coach,” Douglass said. “It is a pleasure to get back into my alma mater and work with the coach who coached me,” Bombard said. Bombard returned to the school after some officiating with final four experience, having gone to Dietz Stadium as a member of the Patriots football team. “It’s a cool experience and there’s a lot I have tried to teach them from that,” he said. “Both teams have the same traits and learned many of the same things we did.”
Alex Knapp of AVCS grabs a rebound between two Brushton-Moira defenders. Knapp had 10 points and eight rebounds. Photo by Jill Lobdell
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t all started when we were in youth basketball and we have put in the hard work ever since to get here.”
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he Dr. Mel Amsel Memorial Chess Tournament is Saturday, March 12. The event is sponsored by the Amsel-Prime family in memory of Dr. Melvyn B. Amsel, who Arin Burdo > Columnist loved chess! Students 12 and up may participate. info@elizabethtownsocialcenter.org Register at noon sharp. Details can be found on our website. The Center welcomes a new fitness instructor, Noëllie Agboton, and her beginner hatha yoga class, YogaÔm1. YogaÔm1 is a lunch hour yoga class lasting 45 minutes every Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. The class includes gentle yoga poses, easy breathing and relaxation for beginners. Try your first class for free! If you have never done yoga, this is the class for you. The Center is excited to present Malynda Lobdell in concert on Friday, March 18, at 6 p.m. for Teen Rec Members and their guests. Malynda will perform a variety of original pieces along with music from current performers on the guitar and piano. Teen Rec Drama Club with the Depot Theater’s Scott Gibbs meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Also on Monday nights, Healthier Today meets for a group workout at 5 p.m. Kye Smith offers Boot Camp at 6 p.m. and pick-up basketball is open for adults at ELCS from 7 until 9 p.m. Writers Group meets Tuesday, March 15 at 1 p.m. Chorale rehearses at 7 p.m. Kye offers Wednesday night Zumba on March 16, at 5:15 p.m., and Boot Camp immediately after at 6:30. This Boot Camp is a 30-minute session and is only $3. On Thursday, March 17, NCCI offers Medicaid enrollment help from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fitness classes that evening include yoga with Ellen DuBois at 4:15 p.m. and Zumba with Karin DeMuro at 5:30 p.m. All fitness classes are $6 unless otherwise noted. Find class details on our website. 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 excited to announce that we are celebrating St. Catrick’s Kathy Wilcox > Columnist Day all month long here at rollerprincessfrog@yahoo.com the NCSPCA! All adult cats are free to adopt for the entire month of March. Don’t miss out on this great special. Lots of amazing kitties are ready to go home today! It’s the purrfect time to meet your new best friend. Our featured pet this week is Beast, a Labrador Retriever/ Staffordshire Terrier-mix who was sadly surrendered with his sister when their person had to move. Beast is a very handsome boy with his smushy face and stubby tail. He takes a minute to warm up to new people, but within minutes his little stub of a tail is wagging and he is ready to slobber on you. He does not like other dogs, but our wonderful staff is working with him - he still needs to be neutered so we hoping with the devotion of the staff and the neutering we can help him become a bit more mellow. Since his arrival, he has already started to enjoy the company of some of our other dogs so we have high hopes for him. Please stop by and meet this cutie.
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