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Mountain Lakes: More funding needed to accommodate wage increase Essex County’s developmental disabilities service provider is pushing for a boost in Medicaid funds to avoid cuts in jobs, services By Pete DeMola
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ELIZABETHTOWN — As state budget negotiations continue in Albany, Essex County’s largest employer is pushing back against what they view as policies that will be detrimental to caring for people with developmental disabilities. “Albany has been cutting back all the funds for people with
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disabilities and we need to be really vocal and get those funds back,” Mountain Lakes Services Board Member Jane Martin told the Essex County Board of Supervisors last week. MLS serves 500 clients and employs 720. Ninety percent of their funding comes from Medicaid reimbursements, Martin said. But despite a stream of unfunded state mandates, the reimbursement formula has not been adjusted to accommodate them, she said. In fact, said Martin, the number has been in freefall for years, a cost that has been passed to the providers. As such, staffers and parents fear a loss of services, a concern that will only escalate if the state legislature signs off on the $15 minimum wage legislation proposed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo last fall.
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Candidate sees second stab at New York’s 21st Congressional District as work necessary to build sustainable grassroots movement By Pete DeMola
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Mild weather has industry praying to tap sweet spot in unpredictable winter KEENE — It’s the winter that barely was. While the mild weather has taken a bite out of everyone from snowmobile clubs to ski resorts, maple producers are now wondering if they, too, will incur financial damage from the unseasonably warm temPete peratures that have characterized the AdDeMola Editor irondack winter. The whipsaw weather conditions that typically accompany late-March — mild days and nights that dip below freezing — are ideal for maple production, allowing to facilitate a natural pressurized system that thaws and transports sap from trees to tap. But the extended volley of warm temperatures has played havoc on the traditional schedule, accelerating production as early as one month in some areas.
If approved, the rates will gradually increase to $15 per hour by 2021. MLS staffers start at $11.75 per hour. Not only would the agency struggle to absorb the costs — a projected $15.4 million by 2021 — but potential employees might drift towards easier lines of work, said Martin. “We can’t compete,” she said. Across the state, a $15 wage would immediately require a $270 million infusion to supplement the wages of some 100,000 direct support professionals, a number projected to increase to $1.7 billion by 2021, said Martin Nephew, the agency’s executive director.
New York’s Maple Weekends series launches this Friday and will continue through next weekend. To find a producer near you, visit nysmaple. com, vistadirondacks.com or lakeplacid.com. Pictured above: Marc Kenyon boils sap at Adirondack Gold Maple Farm.
Kirk Bassarab, of Black Rooster Maple in Keene, was in a state of “half uncertainty and half denial” last month as he watched a warm front come in and stay for seven, eight, nine and, eventually, 10 days. Bassarab typically starts tapping trees — about 1,000 of them — in late February. The one-man operation is labor intensive: it’s simply not possible to prepare overnight when the conditions seem right. “We’re behind the 8 ball,” he said. >> See Maple Weekend | pg. 23
GLENS FALLS — After months of coy statements, Matt Funiciello formally rolled out his campaign for New York’s 21st Congressional District on Saturday. In his announcement speech at a Glens Falls banquet hall, Funiciello likened the country’s political situation to the cowboy film “Shane” in which a gunslinger’s retirement plans are dashed by a ruthless cattle baron. “We don’t have to celebrate Jack Palance in ‘Shane’,” Funiciello said, likening the film’s sociopathic killer to what he perceives as the pitfalls of a two-party system
Green Party candidate Matt Funiciello announced his campaign for New York’s 21st Congressional District on Saturday, March 12 in Glens Falls. Photo by Pete DeMola
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AuSable Valley Central students ready “Mermaid” production Drama club members say production critical to building relationships, developing confidence By Pete DeMola
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CLINTONVILLE — Most are familiar with “The Little Mermaid,” the famous Disney flick that tells the story of a mermaid who longs to be human, only to be stymied by a sea witch and her cronies. For the AuSable Valley Players, the famous tale, which launches its four-day run on Thursday, is more than a production — it’s a critical part of their lives. Although the school was closed on Friday, a handful of cast members made it over to work on the set, an elaborate creation with a large wooden ship and individually-painted waves designed to create the illusion of movement. This type of commitment, including work on nights and weekends, isn’t rare for the kids. Actors report while it can be challenging to strike a balance between sports and other ac-
tivities, including college classes for several seniors, it’s worth it. “Drama Club has really helped me grow as a person,” said Clara Meyer, the club’s president. “I’d be devastated if it didn’t exist.” Meyer has a knack for the creative. In addition to playing Aquata, she’s serving as the production’s set designer. She and her castmates quickly calculated how much time they’ve spent preparing. Exactly 204 hours. Lead actors include Avery Trombley in the title role; Alex Wilson as Prince Eric, Megan LeClair as Sebastian and Ashleigh Baer as Ursula. Baer said she isn’t naturally mean. “You have to find the inner evil in yourself,” she said. To do so, the freshman has drawn on other Disney villains for inspiration, including Cruella de Vil (“101 Dalmatians”) and Maleficent, the “Sleeping Beauty” antagonist. Getting into character is easier for LeClair, who aspires to act on Broadway. Like the wisecracking crab, the freshman describes herself as “small, loud, helpful and outgoing” (Still in progress is the required Caribbean accent). The performance comes when school districts across the state, including AuSable Valley Central, are hashing out their budgets for the 2016-17 school year. When doing so, it’s important to maintain funding for arts and music programs, said a teacher who declined to give her name, preferring the spotlight remain focused on the students. “It makes a fully-rounded person,” the teacher said, citing the attributes: Teamwork, public speaking and confidence.
Deryn Makowski (Jetsam) listed another: Acceptance. After returning from a stint abroad, Makowski wanted to get involved with the group. But without experience, the senior said she would have been grateful to be allowed on set. Makowski auditioned and landed the part of an eel who wriggles around the stage. “I felt instantly accepted,” said Makowski. “It’s fun being an eel. “I like being crazy sometimes.” “We’re one big family,” Meyer said. Parents, faculty and staff — including the music director, choreographer and both directors — have been “incredibly supportive,” said the students, donating their time and energy, and even turning a blind eye when students sneak some Zs in class after an activity-packed night. Are they nervous? “I’ve only had 12 people tell me about anxiety dreams they’ve been having,” said Kilian Croghan (Pilot). Makowski recounted being “super-exhausted.” “But I think it’s going to go really well,” she said. A mom looked up from painting the waves: “It’s not your usual hokey high school production,” she said. The AuSable Valley Players present “The Little Mermaid.” Directed by Susan Richards and Matt Stanley, with music directed by Dennis Frisbee and costumes designed by Valerie Butler. March 17-18 at 7 p.m.; March 19-20 at 2 p.m. All performances at the AVCS Middle/High School Auditorium. Tickets: 834-2800 ext. 7500 or boxoffice@avcsk12.org. Suitable for all ages.
The four-day run of the AuSable Valley Players’ production of the Little Mermaid opens on Thursday, March 17. Pictured above (L-R, front): Kilian Croghan, Clara Meyer, Megan LeClair, Maggie Meyer. Back: Deryn Makowski, Ashleigh Baer, Camryn Lincoln. Photo by Pete DeMola
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Stec, Little face challengers Green Party candidates mount challenge to North Country state lawmakers By Pete DeMola
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GLENS FALLS — Life just got more complex for two members of the North Country’s state legislature. Steve Ruzbacki will challenge Sen. Betty Little (R-45thQueensbury) and Robin Barkenhagen will seek to unseat Assemblyman Dan Stec (R-11th-Queensbury). The pair rolled out their campaigns Saturday as part of the Warren County Green Party’s “Green Gala.” Barkenhagen, co-founder of downtown retail outlet 42°, ran for Glens Falls Ward 3 supervisor in 2001 and 2003 and the state assembly in 2002. He currently serves as the treasurer of the Warren County Green Party. Barkenhagen said Matt Funiciello’s 2014 Congressional campaign acted as a catalyst to organize a local party committee, which is now affiliated with the state organization. The candidate’s stump speech on Saturday largely followed the counters of the party’s platform, including a $15 minimum wage and single-payer health care. Barkenhagen said he supports the New York Health Act sponsored by Assemblyman Richard Gottfried (D-75th-Manhattan) and stripping unfunded mandates from public schools. Citing the ongoing crisis in Hoosick Falls in which the village’s water system was found to be contaminated with a car-
cinogen, Barkenhagen called for the state to test the water in every municipality. “New Yorkers need to know the water they are drinking is safe,” he said. Barkenhagen did not mention Stec, who was first elected in 2012. “The outsiders are in and it’s time to make some changes.” Stec has formally announced his plans to run for a third term. “I welcome Mr. Barkenhagen to the campaign,” said Stec. “I look forward to my continued work for and with the residents of this district and to seeking their continued support.” Steve Ruzbacki, a teacher from Olmstedville in Essex County, delivered a fiery speech that likened the two major political parties as “criminal gangs” promulgating “indecisiveness, disastrous and corrupt policies” in Albany. “Those of us who believe in peace and justice need a new home,” said Ruzbacki to cheers. “Be brave and vote Green.” Little was first elected in 2002. Ruzbacki’s entry to the race marks the first time the lawmaker has faced competition since 2006. A spokesman for Little said while she has not formally announced her re-election campaign, she is running for an eighth term. At the moment, three Green Party candidates running races in a single county is unique, said New York State Green Party Co-chair Gloria Mattera, who attended the event. “It’s terrific to have that,” Mattera said. “It’s a testament to their great organizing skills.”
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Three Green Party candidates announced campaigns for state and federal offices on Saturday, March 12 in Glens Falls. Pictured from left: Robin Barkenhagen for NYS Assembly 114; Matt Funiciello for New York’s 21st Congressional District, and Steve Ruzbacki for NYS Senate 45. Photo by Pete DeMola
The Green Party is also fielding a pair of downstate candidates to replace the seats vacated by former senate majority leader Dean Skelos and assembly speaker Sheldon Silver upon their felony convictions on a series of corruption charges last year. As part of their platform, the Green Party does not accept corporate donations. Mattera admitted fundraising presents a challenge. But having a trio of local candidates who are known and present in their communities will help. “I really feel positive about the candidates and how they will touch the voters one by one,” Mattera said.
Pollinators to be focus of workshop series in Westport WESTPORT — Join CCE educators and guest speakers for a series of five classes focusing on the importance of pollinators in the environment. Details are as follows “Pollinating with Flies and Beetles” will be held Friday, March 25, in the CCE building, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dr. Carmen Greenwood of SUNY Cobleskill will give a presentation on pollinating with flies and beetles. The class is free, but bring a brown bag lunch. “Honeybee Hive Construction” takes place Thursday, April 7, at CCE from 6 to 8 p.m.
This is open to all levels of beekeepers. Laurie Davis of Harvest Hill Farm will teach a hands-on construction of a wooden shallow hive super, plus up to 10 wax foundation frames, as well as discussion of alternative frames and hive construction. The fee covers cost of supplies and everyone leaves with a complete shallow super, ready to add to a hive after painting. Wear work clothes and be prepared to hammer and glue. There will be light refreshments. Class is limited to 10 people. The registration deadline is Friday, March 25. An apiary walkabout is scheduled for the Boquet Valley Farm Sunday, April 24, from 1
until 2 p.m. This will be a free, hour-long informal bee yard visit at Tim McGarry’s bee yard, and is geared to those already keeping bees for at least a year or two. This visit will feature spring beekeeping chores. There will be a class on attracting butterflies Thursday, May 5, in the CCE building, from 6 to 8 p.m. This will be an informative class on learning how people can make a difference in their community. Students will learn how to support a butterfly’s entire life cycle from egg to caterpillar and finally to butterfly and will discuss nectar sources, native plants, garden
locations and the importance of water. Attendees will make a decorative “muddler” and receive a pollinator seed packet to take home with them to start their own butterfly garden. Light refreshments will be served. “Northeast Pollinators” is scheduled for Friday, July 8, in the CCE building, from 10 a.m. to noon. Master Gardener Jane Sorenson, UVM adjunct professor, will speak about northeast pollinators and native plants. Light refreshments will be served. For more info, call 962-4810 ext. 416 or email llg46@cornell.edu.
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Animal cruelty task force to county: Ban long-term dog tethering By Pete DeMola
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ELIZABETHTOWN — Planning on leaving Fido on his leash all day? Not so fast, says the Essex County Animal Cruelty Task Force. The group is spearheading an effort to ban long-term dog tethering in Essex County. Outlawing the practice will resolve a host of animal cruelty and public safety issues, North Country SPCA Executive Director Jessica Hartley told the Essex County Board of Supervisors on Monday. “We’re not talking about dogs safely and temporarily tethered for a short period of time, but dogs that live their lives on chains,” Hartley said. “It’s truly a miserable and inhumane existence for them.” Hartley’s presentation included images of emaciated dogs pictured in squalid living conditions that the no-kill shelter rescued, including an Elizabethtown pup whose leash was too short to grant access to its doghouse. Keeping canines on short leashes presents a wealth of problems, Hartley said. Pent-up aggression may manifest itself in attacks, mainly on children, who are weak and vulnerable. Frequent escapes lead to safety risks; contrast barking is a nuisance, while the collars themselves present health risks, including strangulation and infection. Tethered dogs also often go unvaccinated, she said. Hartley also cited a rash of thefts in the Canton-area tied to the practice. “The leading theory for disappearances that they are stolen and sold into dog-fighting operations as fighters themselves or as bait dogs,” she said. Statewide, only New York City, Suffolk and Canandaigua counties have anti-tethering ordinances, joining 140 other municipalities
across the country. If approved by lawmakers, the ordinance would send a strong message statewide that Essex County is serious about combating animal cruelty, Hartley said. The US Department of Agriculture, Humane Society and American Veterinary Medical Association have all sounded off against the practice. Most communities report a 90 percent compliance rate after the law is passed, said Hartley. Hartley said it was possible to craft legislation that doesn’t interfere with the state Ag and Markets Law. Lawmakers appeared supportive, but raised questions about enforcement. The task force will continue to work with the sheriff ’s department and the county attorney to research how the ordinance would be enforced, said Hartley. “Certainly there will be penalties in place,” Hartley said. Supervisor Tom Scozzafava (R-Moriah) said continuous barking is a problem in his town. “I do support this,” he said. Public Safety Chair Shaun Gillilland (RWillsboro) recommended the task force work on the language of the proposed law before bringing it back to the committee in April. Gillilland hailed the task force, which was formed in 2012 to confront what many perceived to be gaps in the county’s animal welfare laws. “This county’s task force is leading the pack,” he said. Last year, the group released a comprehensive report on animal cruelty issues in the county. Combatting long-term tethering, Hartley said, was selected by the group as a primary concern. “Any community that prohibits or restricts tethering is a safer, more humane place to live,” Hartley said. For more info, visit unchainyourdog.org/ laws.
North Country SPCA Executive Director Jessica Hartley fields a question on long-term dog tethering from Moriah Supervisor Tom Scozzafava on Monday, March 14 at the Essex County Board of Supervisors meeting in Elizabethtown.
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ELIZABETHTOWN — The Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 6 p.m. in the conference room. It is anticipated that the board will convene to discuss a preliminary spending plan for the 2016-2017 school year. Interested residents and community members are encouraged to attend.
School board seeks candidate WESTPORT — The Westport Central School District is seeking a candidate to fill one five-year term vacancy on the Board of Education. The seat is currently held by Tom Kohler. Candidates seeking this position must be a qualified voter of the District who is able to read and write, a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age, and a resident of the District for at least one year before the election. Petitions are available in the District Office Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Those who would like to be considered as candidates for this term must submit a petition to the District Clerk signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District. Petitions must be returned to the District Office Monday, April 18, no later than 4 p.m. The Board of Education Annual Meeting, Election and Budget Vote will be held Tuesday, May 17 in the lobby outside the Bulles Auditorium from noon to 9 p.m. For further information, contact Jana Atwell, District Clerk at 962-8244.
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Countywide EMS district gains momentum Inventory underway of each local ambulance squad in Essex County By Pete DeMola
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ELIZABETHTOWN — In the wake of a year that saw three municipalities in Essex County reorganizing their ambulance squads, county lawmakers are showing signs of warming to the prospects of a countywide ambulance district. Since taking the job in January, Essex County EMS Coordinator Patty Bashaw has been meeting with squads across the county to survey the situation in each community. “Some really good info has come out of that,” Bashaw told lawmakers on Monday. Squads, which are traditionally attached to fire departments, have been reeling to adjust to declining volunteer rates. As such, many are reincorporating as nonprofits, a measure that will allow them to start billing, and subsequently, hire paid staff to supplement volunteers. Bashaw said the governor’s office is now reaching out on a weekly basis to discuss the ongoing situation that many have referred to as a “crisis.” Following the completion of a fact-finding mission, Bashaw said she will issue a report to the governor’s office, representatives of which met with squads in December. In the meantime, a county-employed deputy is continuing to root out funds for an official survey. Bashaw said her research has revealed some surprises. While agency budgets vary across the board, collective operational costs clock in at $3 million. “It’s something clearly to look at,” Bashaw said. Among the chief concerns raised by squads was the lengthy commute to mandatory training sessions. Traveling from Ticonderoga to Elizabethtown for a onehour class presents challenges, Bashaw said, because it creates a gap that needs to be covered. The Elizabethtown-Lewis Ambulance Squad is now struggling to cover weekends, Bashaw said, and might have to go to automatic mutual aid this weekend. The department even dropped a call recently, which has seldom happened in the squad’s history, she said. Like those in Schroon, Willsboro and Essex, the Minerva Fire & Rescue Squad is now in the process of splitting off from the fire department, said Supervisor Stephen McNally
(D-Minerva). “We’re looking at a 10 to 15 percent increase in our overall budget to supply that service,” McNally said. The lawmaker indicated he would support a countywide district, calling it a “common sense” solution. “It’s getting very difficult to find people to cover the ambulance,” McNally said. “Maybe it’s time to consider a countywide system.” Significant hurdles remain before the county moves ahead with a unified district, Bashaw said. Since volunteers tend to be vested in their agencies, a significant buy-in will be required, she said. “We all need to come together and figure that out.” Bashaw said she will reach out to other counties in the state with similar systems to obtain info on the countywide impact. Supervisor Tom Scozzafava (R-Moriah) called for the cre-
ation of a “benefit district” where each taxpayer pays an equal portion for services. “It’s something that certainly needs to be done,” said Scozzafava. “Everybody is dependant on this service and there’s many that don’t pay a cost for this service.” Supervisor Charles Harrington (R-Crown Point) noted emergency, lifeguard and police services all “fall under one flag” in Florida. A similar system exists in Delaware, he said. “That’s a place we need to look,” Harrington said, urging the county to engage in discussions with the Essex County Sheriff ’s Department. “It could be a consideration and it may be a solution.” Public Safety Chair Shaun Gillilland (R-Willsboro) said the issue had never required state intervention because volunteers were always so dedicated. “They never saw this coming, but we are at a crisis level,” he said.
SCIENCE FUN: Keene Central School held their fifth annual Super Scientific Science Slam Thursday, March 10. This annual event is an evening for students, families and the entire community to enjoy and explore the excitement of science, say organizers. In addition to interactive student projects, community organizations set up displays and hands on activities for all ages. The grand finale of the evening includes the 4th grade Edible Car Challenge and the 5th grade Egg Drop. Pictured here: Carter Gordon demonstrates he and Noah Haverlick’s Tiny Plasma Cutter. The pair tied for the People’s Choice award. Photo provided
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t a time when we would all hope the nation would take the up coming elections with a greater degree of importance, it now seems apparent that fighting in the streets, and back rooms, may forever taint the elections of 2016. Last week thousands of protestors successfully shutdown a Trump rally in Chicago and at other events in Ohio and Missouri protestors disrupted campaign plans. Politics has always been a deeply combative environment. Candidates can be arch rivals one minute and the best of allies the next. While we call it a “cut throat’ business, to my knowledge no candidate has ever actually cut another candidate’s throat. In everyday life we all say things like “I could just kill him” or “throw the baby out with the bath water.” Even the term “throwing someone under the bus” are mere expressions of our language to reflect a high degree of frustration and overly emphasize making a point. But in this day and age our culture has gone so overboard on political correctness that it seeks to demonize anyone using terms and phrases that at one time, even to stiff collared TV censors of the 50’s and 60’s, would have been considered more a comical expression. Can you just imagine what would happen today if anyone dared to say things like Ralph Kramden did on the Honeymooners when Jackie Gleason played Ralph in the late 50’s popular TV comedy? As a nation and a world have we become so sensitive to words that we can no longer differentiate between an actual threat and a figure of speech? Trump is bombastic, no doubt, but his competitors both inside the Republican Party and the Democratic Party have gone just as far off the reservation twisting his words to make him out to be far worse than the words he uses to reflect the anger he believes his supporters are feeling. Let’s face, we’ve been heading down this path for some time and those who know how to spin the truth could make Captain Kangaroo look like Jack the Ripper if they so choose. Political passion is one thing but it just seems folks are getting a little too wound up over this stuff, which if we aren’t careful, will continue to boil over until some one really gets seriously injured or even killed. Let’s hope everyone can calm down a notch or two and give these campaigns time to play themselves out before the violence and/or worse gets completely out of control.
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Paid family leave is the decent thing to do
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t was a stunning display of pathos from a man known more for his chest-thumping bravado. At his executive budget address in January, Gov. Andrew Cuomo poignantly recalled deep regret over not spending more time with his late father, Gov. Mario Cuomo, prior to his passing on New Year’s Day 2015. The governor he said continued to blame himself for not being there . “I could have. I’m lucky. I could have taken off work. I could have cut days in half,” Cuomo said. “I could have spent more time with him. It was my mistake, and a mistake I blame myself for everyday.” But many New Yorkers don’t have that luxury when a parent is dying or child is sick, he said. At present, the state does not offer paid family leave, which means folks roll the dice when they need to take time off. They get could fired or replaced. Out of 185 countries, the US is just one of just three that doesn’t have paid maternity leave, the governor noted. “This is not where New York should be,” he said. “At the end of the day, family matters. Intimate relationships matter.” It was the governor at his best, rallying New Yorkers for a common cause. What a speech. As Albany enters the endgame for hammering out a budget before the March 31 deadline — each house passed their individual budget resolutions on Monday — Cuomo is continuing to push for a 12-week program of jobprotected paid leave. If approved, the legislation would provide the longest such benefits period in the nation. Only three other states — California, New Jersey and Rhode Island — offer similar programs. (The federal Family Medical Leave Act offers 12 weeks of unpaid leave.) This week, the Family Planning Advocates of New York State got behind the proposal, which already boasted wide bipartisan support, and Cuomo urged lawmakers to “come together and move New York forward on this issue.” Advocates say the legislation would address a long-neglected problem that unfairly penalizes women, the working class and minorities. Here in the North Country, the lack of this safety net takes on even more serious dimensions due to the absence of child care services and our remote surroundings.
We’re all heard the stories of women being forced to stay home with their kids, or even enrolling leaving them at illegal daycare operations. What other choice is there for low-income families? Often, there is none. As a result, many end up on public assistance. How will it work? The governor promises no cost to employers. The plan would require all employees to contribute a nominal amount each week to a fund that would pay out up to two-thirds of the state’s average weekly wage. The number will gradually increase until 2021. Senate Republicans, who did not include the $15 minimum wage boost in their proposal, indicated they would support the plan. But the devil, as always, is in the details. The GOP proposal is said to contain measures to protect businesses from fraud by examining the length of time required for workers to qualify, as well study the impact on small businesses and if the employee charge is enough to cover costs. While we’re also cautious — the last thing our small rural communities need is another unfunded mandate — it just seems like common sense. Unlike the minimum wage proposal, which would disproportionately affect small upstate businesses and municipalities that are ill-equipped to handle a 67 percent increase in labor costs, this stands to benefit all of us: Employers will experience less turnover, the disadvantaged will see less hurdles in their career paths, and all of us will eventually face death and loss, like the governor. Perhaps the legislation needn’t cover 12 weeks — six would be more appropriate — and small businesses should be exempt. We also think more light needs to be shed what illnesses fall within the parameters, and what safeguards are available to prevent abuse. But the bottom line is people need time off to care for their loved ones, it’s a matter of common decency. 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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Gov’s lackeys destroy fishing derby, AdirondackÊ economy To the Editor: The annual ice fishing derby on March 5 and 6 drew 400 participants to our town. In spite of Cuomo’s state police harassment, intimidation and entrapment tactics, the derby was a huge success with some excellent fish being caught and weighed in. Noteworthy were the northern pike. Photos are available on the Schroon Lake Fish and Game Club Facebook page, Ice Fishing Derby. Prizes were awarded for first, second, and third in Northern Pike, Salmon, and Lake Trout, plus biggest Pickerel and Perch. Hourly drawn door prizes were also awarded both days. The main distraction was Cuomo’s state police who were imported just for the weekend. Normal years, they just harass the volunteers on their snowmobiles and ATVs who transport the fish from the ice to the clubhouse for weighing. This
we have learned to live with. This year with no snow and poor shore ice, the fishermen were required to bring the fish to the club themselves. This enabled Cuomo’s police to sit at the town dock and other locations, entrapping these out of town fishermen as soon as they came off the ice. It did not matter if they were going up to a town store or business, or bringing fish to be weighed. Because of this harassment, intimidation, entrapment, the local businesses lost out. With a very poor snowmobile season the stores needed to have a good weekend. Lots of these visitors, fishermen, will not be back. Cuomo claims to support Adirondack village economies and outdoor recreation. The actions of his police show this is a lie. Cuomo’s goal is to destroy the economy and jobs of every town and to drive all fishermen and other sportsmen from the Adirondacks. Time to remove Cuomo, the third criminal in the room, and all his lackeys from Albany and government. Donald Sage Councilman Schroon
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Collaborate, communicate and advocate KEN HUGHES > President of Essex Initiatives essexinitiatives@gmail.com
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ollaborate, communicate and advocate... positively. These were the general sentiments shared at the recent public forum held by Essex Initiatives, an all-volunteer organization in Essex that strives to improve the quality of life for all who live, work and recreate in our corner of the Adirondack Park. Over 40 attendees from all age groups and backgrounds worked together on March 12 at the CFES Center in Essex to share their thoughts, perspectives, and concerns about how Essex Initiatives should consider moving their mission forward; a mission that has stood the test of time for over 25 years. And all perspectives were welcomed. The forum was an opportunity to celebrate much of what Essex Initiatives had accomplished in their quarter century of existence. Donna Sonnett, owner of the Cupola House and one of six remaining charter members of Essex Initiatives, walked attendees through the major historical accomplishments of the community organization that has always supported commercial and residential interests in the Town of Essex. Community events such as Ferry Follies, the Essex Maritime Festival, the Gallery and Village Tour and the Skate and Fish Fry brought applause and reminiscent response from those in the room that remembered such bygone events. Essex Day, 4th of July and Christmas in Essex also were remembered as current events that brought visitors to town. It was a wonderful way to remind oneself of how valuable an organization like Essex Initiatives is to any community. Feedback solicited from attendees after the roundtable conversation was rich with a variety of ideas as diverse as the population of attendees themselves. Twenty-somethings and octogenarians alike shared their perspectives on three key statements: • Essex Initiatives can help me by … • 3-5 years from now, I wish for Essex … • I can help Essex by … Citizens and friends of Essex responded overwhelmingly that a need to provide a welcoming and supporting atmosphere for those who visit or relocate to Essex was of utmost importance. Spreading the word about public events so that coordinated efforts could be made to welcome visitors at multiple venues was also shared as a priority item. George Davis, Jr., the owner of the Essex on Lake Champlain blog, reminded all in attendance to tell their story, advocate and celebrate Essex
and let the world know – we love Essex! What might Essex look like in 3-5 years? It was very clear to all involved that the quaintness of the hamlet surrounded by the bucolic countryside of our section of the Champlain Valley must remain a priority for preservation. Maintaining this historical aspect while focusing on ways to appropriately introduce year-round businesses and four season events drew much support from forum attendees. Opportunities for new families to find affordable homes that have access to 21st century state-of-the-art fiber Internet and local goods and services also remained high on the list of priorities. Above all, developing high levels of trust and respect would go a long way to moving Essex ahead in the coming years. Concerns about how a new and reinvigorated Essex Initiatives would integrate itself into the current culture of Essex were shared by a few. Such concerns, including potential overpopulation, gentrification and hypertourism worried some in the audience. It was definitively shared that Essex Initiatives does not want to see the hamlet become something akin to a Disneyland resort with cheap gift shops selling trinkets galore. It was collectively agree that this was not Essex. It’s not possible however, to effectuate these ideas in a vacuum, nor is it possible with only a few hands at the helm. Essex Initiatives clearly understands this and is ready to branch out to accomplish its mission collaboratively. Jay White, co-owner of the newly formed Essex businesses Boquet Valley Vineyards and Boquet Valley Blooms, noted that organizations such as ROOST are working to initiate and support marketing efforts that encompass multiple communities, generating tourism dollars and general enthusiasm for a larger section of the Adirondack Park. Dee Carroll couldn’t have agreed more. As President of the Westport Chamber of Commerce, she believes that “Wessexboro” has much to offer visitors and that working together with neighboring community organizations to strategize marketing efforts can not only help lighten the load, but decrease burnout as well. Attendees mingled in conversation after a productive two hours of reflection and sharing. It was clear that enthusiasm for the future was high and the process of collaboration was beginning anew. Essex Initiatives is thrilled to be at the nucleus of this resurgence of energy. Building trust and relationships with all constituents in and around the Town of Essex is our primary goal. Open and frequent communication is the tool to get us there. The good people of Essex, New York are the beneficiaries of the collective effort of many and I am proud to count myself as one of them. Please contact me at essexinitiatives@gmail.com with any questions, comments or concerns you may have or to learn about how to join the effort!
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OnÊ minimumÊ wage:Ê StopÊ thinkingÊ ofToÊ the yourself Ê asÊ aÊ victim Editor:
Mr. Bennett has apparently been in an entry level position for 20+ years and expects to be paid wages that doesn’t support his skills. Mr. Bennett doesn’t understand that the law of supply and demand dictates wages in a free enterprise system and if you want higher wages, get a better education and learn skills that move you out of entry level jobs that were never meant to be careers. If Mr. Bennett thinks the restaurant business is so lucrative, then maybe he should start his own. Over 90 percent of restaurants fail in the first two years and the ones that survive have a pretty thin profit margin in almost all cases. So Mr. Bennett, if you want to get out of what you call a ‘living hell’, invest in yourself and learn skills that are in demand that command higher pay and stop thinking of yourself as a victim. That may be hard to do and impossible for some, but in this country we don’t guarantee happiness, we guarantee the PURSUIT of happiness and that begins with you. Roger J. Nolfe Ticonderoga
TrumpÊ andÊ Hitler:Ê OneÊ andÊ theÊ same
To the Editor: • A campaign characterized by bigotry and deception. • A candidate spewing venom and demagoguery at every opportunity. • A gullible electorate willing to blame minority citizens for perceived economic and social ills. Adolf Hitler in 1933, Donald Trump in 2016. One and the same. Jim Haig Jay
DareÊ weÊ doÊ nothingÊ aboutÊ genocide?
To the Editor: Your editorial of March 12 in regard to taking in Syrian refugees in the Adirondack Park, asks “How we can open ourselves up to refugees in a hostile political environment?” You point to inflammatory and fearful language on the part of “several of our state and federal representatives” which you call “partisan hackery,” by which I assume you mean to point to bigotry against admitting Syrian Muslims. I would like to point out, however, that for those of us trying to help the cause of the endangered Christian community in the Middle East, the shoe is on the other foot, the political atmosphere is much more unsympathetic and it comes for the political establishment. Unlike Muslims, Christians and other religious minorities in Syria and elsewhere in the region are facing genocide. Solely for their religion they are beheaded, enslaved, abducted and sold, forcibly converted to Islam, and stropped of all their property.
The Obama Administration has not yet decided if these conditions warrant the label “genocide.” Our president has so far rejected calls to speed up admitting Christians and other religious minorities as a special group because “That’s not American, that’s not who we are.” Does that mean that we must close the door to suffering Christians because they are Christians? As a Jew who grew up in the shadow of the Holocaust, I know were indifference to suffering leads. Dare we, on our watch, do nothing about the genocide happening before us right now? Here’s what we can do: 1. Educate ourselves about the issue-there’s tons of information out there on the internet. 2. Press Elise Stefanik, our Congresswoman, to act: ny21lesima@mail. house.gov. 3. Give to the Cradle Fund (cradlefund.org), a group established to provide immediate humanitarian relief on the ground — food, shelter, clothing — where it is most needed. Do not abandon these people. Jo Ann Gardner Westport
ThankÊ youÊ Sun,Ê forÊ yourÊ editorial To the Editor:
On behalf of the Champlain Valley Friends of Refugees — one of three cluster groups that grew out of the January Refugee Summit in Keene Valley — I would like to thank you for the editorial in the March 12 edition of the Sun entitled “Taking in Refugees Will Be Good for the Adirondack Park.” We are a loosely organized group of people in Elizabethtown, Essex, Keene Valley, Lewis, Westport and Willsboro who are committed to doing something positive to impact the current refugee crisis in Syria, the Middle East, Europe and the United States. We believe we can be of help with education and advocacy, international issues, and potentially local sponsorship. Because we are newly formed, we have only just begun to uncover the many ways we might help. Since we believe the plight of refugees is an ongoing issue, we see our role as long-term. I especially appreciate the Sun’s emphasis on the value refugees would bring to the North Country should we discover that sponsorship and resettlement in our region is possible. Rather than succumbing to an outsized national fear, the Sun encourages us to look historically and currently at the benefits refugees and immigrants of all sorts have brought into our nation. We are a country built on the hard work of people who needed and wanted to start over. Our ancestors — yours and mine — had their own stories to tell about building new lives in a new land. Their spirit, dedication and commitment informs the new refugees who seek to do the very same thing. The Adirondack Park region has the opportunity to provide a welcome to refugees who in turn would offer economic, educational and cultural boosts to our area. Although I’ll be away for the coming month (joys of retirement!), I would be happy to hear from anyone interested in joining us in the Friends of Refugees movement and will forward your email on to an appropriate person. Rev. Lyn Barrett Westport revlynbarrett@gmail.com
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COMMENTARY
Little Bits Pronunciation Gordie Little
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hat’s the good word? How many times have you greeted someone that way? More often than not, the answer is, “No good words.” I love the English language. It is made of words—some good; some not so good. Meanings for many have evolved or changed entirely over the years. Today, I want to talk about pronunciations that have changed. Sometimes, it bugs me and I wonder if it bugs you, too. Let me just throw one out for your consideration. URANUS. I probably learned it in third grade. Mrs. McGee pronounced it very clearly: “Yer-ay’-nus.” We all repeated it with some of us giggling in the back row. No matter. That’s the way astronomers were pronouncing it at that time. But, somewhere along the line, after television came along, a change was made and I was astounded: “Yer’-ah-nus” was what I now heard. And, it seemed that nobody ever said it the old way again, except me. I’m old fashioned that way. For the purposes of this column, Kaye and I wracked our old brains to come up with other words whose pronunciation changed since we learned them. The Enola Gay B-29 Superfortress carried an atomic bomb code named “Little Boy” and it was the first such weapon dropped from an aircraft. The target was Hiroshima, Japan. I was just 8 years of age, but I will never forget that date: August 6 1945. I remember Walter Winchell reporting it on our ancient Philco radio. He pronounced it “Here-oh-she’muh.” Now, most say, “Hur-oh’sha -muh.” When did it change? Darned if I know. By now, you have already come up with a few of your own. Caribbean is another. Kaye and I learned it as “Care-uh-bee’-un.” Not anymore. Now, it’s “Kah-rib’ee-un.” What’s up with that? During WWII, we all had ration books with stamps to buy certain things at the store. We pronounced it “ray’-shun.” In case you haven’t noticed, the “a” in the first syllable now sounds more like the one in “admiral.” I’m so confused. I always pronounce the continent, “Ant-ark’-tih-kuh.” Most others, it seems, leave out the “k” sound in the second syllable. I believe it was Honest Abe Lincoln who said, “It’s better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt.” Sorry, that’s very difficult for me because my lips were made for flapping. You might say “ath’-ah-leet” and I say “ath’-leet”. You might say “nook’-you-lur” while I say “nook’-lee-ur.” You might say “ex-kape’” while I say “es-kape’.” Here’s a tough one. How would you pronounce “prerogative?” If you said “pree-rogg’-uh-tiv,” you’d be on my wave length. If you said “purr” for the first syllable, I would have to disagree. Smart people say “kan’-dihditt.” My old fashioned brain says “kan’-dih-date.” Politics is a wild subject these days. I’d better quit while I’m ahead. Columnist Gordie Little may be reached at gordie@suncommunitynews.com.
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EYE ON THE ARTS
Celebrate adulting
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ccording to Urban Dictionary, “adulting” is defined as “doing grown-up things and holding responsibilities that make one think of grownups.” In everyday conversation, this is often used in a facetious manner. A friend will drop off their paycheck at the bank and say, feigning exhaustion, that they “did so much adulting today.” But however we may feel about growing up and growing older, there is always cause for celebration of this fact. Despite the bills, the workplace politics — despite everything that one has to deal with as an adult — it’s kind of great. There’s a freedom that, after enough time has passed, we often take for granted. Celebrate adulthood this weekend. Say it with me: We’re not kids anymore. We’re not kids anymore — and it’s awesome. Maple Weekend, organized by the New York State Maple Producers Association, will be held on March 19 and 20 at over 160 farms across the region. The “Maple Weekend” tradition began in 1995 in Western New York as “Maple Sundays.” Most maple producers will be offering tours and product samples free of charge. Some will offer on-site pancake breakfasts, with prices varying depending on the location. “Maple Weekend is a chance to cure cabin fever by getting out into the woods in the spring with family and friends,” says Angela Swan, the event’s coordinator. “To celebrate the first visual evidence that another long New York winter has come to an end.” For more information, or to find a maple producer near you, visit mapleweekend.com The Lake Placid-North Elba Historical Society hosts the third installment of their 2016 Winter Lecture Series on March 23. Steven Englehart from Adirondack Architectural Heritage will lead a presentation that delves into historic architectural styles. The program, titled “Which Style is It?”, explores the range and variety of architectural styles found in the Adirondack region and the historical and cultural forces that shaped them. The event will be held at Lake Placid’s ‘dack Shack. The lecture will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are free. For more information, contact the Lake Placid-North Elba Historical Society at 518-523-3830 or visit lakeplacidhistory.com The Queensbury Hotel in downtown Glens Falls will host the Glens Falls Brewfest on March 19. The Glens Falls Brewfest is a beer and cider tasting event that features over 40 of the best local breweries. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door. All proceeds will benefit the Adirondack Theatre Festival and the Feeder Canal Alliance. To purchase tickets, visit glensfallsbrewfest.org Cuddle Magic will perform at the Upper Jay Art Center on March 18. The Brooklyn-based band boasts a unique sound that has been described as “baroque dance listening music that unfolds in waves of vocal harmony, contrapuntal brass, woodwinds, and dense wordplay.” The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door. For more information, call 518-946-8315. On March 18, ROTA Studio and Gallery in Plattsburgh will screen the documentary “Who is Vermin Supreme: An Outsider Odyssey.” In the wake of Occupy Wall Street’s impact on American culture, the flick chronicles perennial satirical presidential candidate and anarchistactivist Vermin Supreme’s 2012 campaign. The film provides a startling glimpse into some of the strangest and most inspiring elements of America’s oft-ignored counterculture move-
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ments. With Jimmy McMillan of the Rent Is Too Damn High Party and manic-creative singer-songwriter Rob Potylo frequently at his side, Supreme makes use of unorthodox tactics and the power of comedy, poetry, and music to mount a one-of-a-kind surrealist presidential campaign. Confronting police brutality with wit and whimsicality at Chicago’s NATO Summit protests, Supreme moves on to follow the steps of the American electoral process across the country, cleverly revealing its hypocrisies and interacting with many of its premier plays along the way. Doors open at 7 p.m., the showing will begin at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free, though donations are encouraged. The 25th annual “Bands ‘n Beans” event will be held at Roaring Brook Ranch in Lake George on March 20. This year the combination chili competition-music festival will feature nine bands and 24 chili submissions from restaurants around the region. Musicians performing this year include Rich Ortiz, George Fletcher’s Foldin’ Money, Stony Creek Band, Big Fez & the Surfmatics, Dirt Cheap, Chris Ballini, Tim Wechgelaer & Chris Carey, PJ Ferguson, and Cowboy Ernie Sites. Award-winning bread baked by the Rock Hill Bakehouse and ice cream by Ben & Jerry’s will also be available. Tickets will be sold at the door for $20. All proceeds will go to the Lake George Arts Project. The Grange in Whallonsburg continues their Lyceum series on March 22 with a presentation by writer and blogger George Davis. The current Lyceum Series at the Grange presents the history, evolution and significance of everyday things in an extraordinary way. Presenters, like George Davis, will look at six objects and discuss why they have had a lasting impact. Davis’ presentation, titled “Six Blogs,” will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5. For more information, call 518-963-4170. www.suncommunitynews.com/A&Efor the latest events
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Steven Englehart of Adirondack Architectural Heritage will lead a presentation March 23 that delves into historic architectural styles.
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4-H presentations engage tots to teenagers Sixty Essex County students participate in this year’s program at Westport Central By Pete DeMola
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WESTPORT — Need pointers on making the perfect peanut butter and jelly sandwich? Hatching baby chicks? Identifying white-tailed deer? The kids have you covered. Sixty of them offered presentations on these and other subjects at Westport Central on Saturday as part of their annual 4-H curriculum. The presentations are a critical part of the program, said Linda Gillilland, the coordinator, because it helps build confidence in public speaking. Judges for the annual program include a blend of teen veterans of the youth service organization, community members and public officials who use public speaking daily in their careers. The exact projects depend on age and experience. While the Cloverbuds — ages 5 to 8 — tend to opt for simpler subjects, older students might design rockets to use in a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) related activity. Chris Heald, 16, prepared a lecture on white-tailed deer hunting for his debut installment. Heald discussed hunting styles — including the use of ground lines and tree stands — and briefed attendees on the types of firearms and calibers. After several weeks of preparing, the Moriah Central stu-
Ward Lumber to host pig seminar JAY — Ward Lumber is hosting a free Swine 101 Seminar Wednesday, March 23, at 5:30 p.m. This is for anyone interested in learning about raising pigs. Topics include keeping pigs healthy, keeping meat lean, keeping meat food healthy and husbandry. Andrew Beals will be the presenter. To register, visit wardlumber.com or call Kim at 946-2110 ext. 120.
Palm Sunday breakfast planned Au SABLE FORKS — The Knights of Columbus will be holding their annual Palm Sunday Breakfast Sunday, March 20, at the Holy Name Parish Center Gymnasium, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs,
Aurelia Leerkes, 10, gave a presentation on hatching baby chickens on March 12 at Westport Central School in Essex County. The annual event is the keystone in the youth organization’s annual public speaking series. Photo by Pete DeMola
dent pulled the trigger. While nervous, the presentation went well, Heald said. “I feel more confident speaking to more people,” he said. Mila Ducharme, 17, has given presentations for 13 years. This year, the BOCES CV-Tech student opted to discuss rabbit breeds, their traits and why folks choose to keep them as pets. “We expected nothing but perfection,” Gillilland said of the organization’s expectations for Ducharme. ham, sausage gravy and biscuit, donuts, homemade maple syrup, coffee and juice.
Holy Week services to be held ELIZABETHTOWN — The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd will hold their Holy Week and Easter Sunday Worship services beginning with Palm Sunday Service March 20 at 8 and 10:15 a.m., Wednesday Service of Healing March 23 at 4:30 p.m., Maundy Thursday Service March 24 at 6:30 p.m., Good Friday Service March 25 at noon, and Easter Sunday Holy Eucharist Services March 27 at 8 and 10:15 a.m.
Ducharme was modest. The program has been has been invaluable for speaking fluently and navigating the college application process, she said. The senior plans on attending Clinton Community College this fall before transferring to SUNY Cobleskill. “I know how to give a presentation properly,” Ducharme said. “I don’t get as nervous when I get up in front of people — I don’t have to look at my Mom for all of my words. I can basically do it on my own.” A fun fact from her presentation: “Rabbits actually have 28 teeth,” she said. Why? “That must be how God made them,” she laughed. One budding scientist has six years under her belt — and she’s only 10. St. Mary’s student Aurelia Leerkes, of Ticonderoga, beamed after delivering a speech on hatching baby chicks. This year’s subject is an extension of her science project at school. On Saturday, Leerkes demonstrated how an incubator worked. The amount of research varies depending on how familiar she is with the subject matter, she said. Leerkes has shown a firm attention to detail. The student has eggs at home. Generally, the incubation period is 21 days. Hers have been incubating for exactly 17 days, and her science project is in 4. Hopefully, the timing will be impeccable. “It’s fun to pick a project and be able to present it to people,” Leerkes said.
UM churches to share Easter services KEESEVILLE — The Keeseville and Harkness United Methodist Church will hold Palm Sunday Services March 20 at the Harkness UM Church at 9:30 a.m. and Kesseville UM Church at 11 a.m., the Maundy Thursday Service March 24, at Harkness, at 7 p.m., Good Friday Service March 25 at Keeseville, at 7 p.m., Easter Sunrise Service Sunday, March 27, at 4 Lakeview Meadow Road, Hallock Hill, at 6:30 a.m., and Easter services at Harkness, at 9:30 a.m. and Keeseville at 11 a.m.
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No joke, most Adirondack waters fishable by April 1 Mild winter has anglers excited By Christina Scanlon
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RAY BROOK — One of the mildest winters on record will give fishermen a rare opportunity to the start of the 2016 trout season. “Anglers interested in Adirondack trout streams may actually be able to access and fish many of our streams in early April this year, several weeks earlier than usual,” said David Winchell, a spokesman with the state Department of Environmental Conservation. “Anglers possibly could be fishing on opening day, a rarity in the Adirondacks.” Anticipation for April 1 is high around the region. “People are definitely excited,” said Luke Haines, manager of Fish 307 in Lake George. “Typically, we see that when we get the first warm up,” he said. “That’s when we get the first rush.” Haines said people are already prepping. “Guides are getting ready. People are getting their reels ready.” The store, which offers bait and tackle and is an authorized service center for downriggers and trolling motors, has been fielding calls from outside the region. “We’ve had six to 10 calls so far from New York City and New Jersey from people who want to put their boats in this weekend,” he said of calls that came in last week. Trout fishing is allowed year-round on Lake George, and while there was some icefishing this winter, “the window was short,” said Haines of the abbreviated four to six week season. “Spring fishing should be better because of the sheer number of ice fisherman not able to fish,” he said. In Crown Point, Norm St. Pierre, of Norm’s Bait and Tackle, was witnessing the same excitement last week. “We’re getting out on boats here real quick,” he said. “They are already catching salmon.”
For the first time in many years, state environmental officials are predicting open water on many backcountry lakes and ponds by the April 1 trout season opener.
Though docks and launches in Lake Champlain haven’t been put in for the season, “Everybody know how to get in. If there’s open water, they’ll get on it,” said St. Pierre. Bulwagga Bay does still have some ice in it, he said, reporting it was a good season for ice fishing. “We’ve had a good winter,” said St. Pierre, showing the same excitement as the fisherman about the upcoming season. “We’re getting all stocked up on trolling spoons,” he said. “We’ve got new Michigan Stingers…honey bees, those are now available for the first time in a long time. People are chomping at the bit. We’ve got famous Crazy Ivans… I could go on and on.” At Willsboro Outdoor World, spring fishing is already underway, explained Jim Hotaling, former guide and charter boat captain. “Here on the Boquet River (after Dec. 31) you can fish the river in the lower section, below the green bridge.” Typically this time of year, though the water may be flowing, snowbanks make it dif-
Charles Noth is being served breakfast by Aubrey Sherman and Zachary Kurth at the Westport Federated Church Saturday, Feb. 20. The breakfast was a benefit for the Youth Camp Fund. Photo Provided
Shrubbery on sale WESTPORT — The Essex County Soil and Water Conservation District is now holding their annual seedling sale. There is a large selection of bare-root tree and shrub seedlings and transplants for erosion control, wildlife habitat improvement, windbreaks and reforestation available. Groundcovers and wildflower seed mixes, slow release fertilizer tablets that will provide necessary nutrients for up to two years, and water gel, which helps to retain moisture around the roots can also be purchased. Tuesday, March 22 is the deadline to place an order and guarantee a variety. Orders will be taken up to the day of the sale. Some varieties may not be available at a later date. Tree order pick-up day is Friday, April 22, in Floral Hall at the Fairgrounds. To get an order form or more information visit essexcountyswcd.org, or call 9628225 weekdays, or visit the office at the Cornell Cooperative Extension.
School seeks community talent WESTPORT — Westport Central School is looking for members of the community to participate in the School Talent Show to be held Friday, April 1, at 6 p.m. Each act needs to rehearse and perform twice before the night of the show. Students need to return a signed permission slip to rehearse. Rehearsal schedule will be Monday, March 21 to March 24 and March 28 to March 31. For any questions, contact Mrs. Olson or Mrs. Bissell at 962-8244 or email olsonh@westportcsorg or bissellej@westportcs.org.
Prelude Meditation to be offered Au SABLE FORKS — The Agony at Gethsemane, A Prelude Meditation, will be offered Thursday, March 24, at St. James Episcopal Church, at 6 p.m. For further information, contact Eren Carrigan, Ministry of the Arts at St. James 420-5386.
ficult to get at it. “There’s no cover here, the rivers are fishable from here to Wadhams,” he said. Hotaling recently retired from running his chartered boat business, Trolling Tina. His daughter, Kristen Hotaling, runs Willsboro Outdoor World. “Right now, the store is a little slow. We are in between ice fishing and stream fishing,” he
said, though he predicted people would be catching fish over the weekend when the rain brings them up. At Crossroads Outdoors in Chestertown last week, bait for ice fishing was still being sold. One particular group purchasing bait Thursday didn’t want to be identified, reveal their fishing spot or even acknowledge they, in fact, were heading out on the ice. Crossroads owner John West expected the group to be one of his last ice fishing for the season. West noted the Schroon River can be fished for trout year-round. Water levels, however, can affect it periodically. “In August, it can be too low,” he said. In general, said Winchell, “the small amount of snowpack means less meltwater and lower than average spring-time flow. High water flows in early trout season prevent anglers from safely accessing waters and make it much harder to catch trout.” High flow hadn’t been reported to be complaint so far. “Remote ponds in the Adirondacks are rarely ice-free until mid-April, however this spring’s ice out is likely to be much earlier. The relatively warm winter means that there is less ice to melt, said Winchell. How much less? Winchell said there’s just 10 inches on some waters this year, compared to more than 30 inches that had to melt last winter.
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CCC prof. wins awards for promoting French language, culture Clinton Community professor David Graham has won a prestigious award By Teah Dowling
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MORRISONVILLE — Bringing French language and culture to students has been one of David Graham’s ultimate goals for several years. Now, he’s being recognized for it. This spring, Graham will be receiving the 2016 Médaille d’Or du Mérite Francophone from the association La Renaissance Française for promoting French language, French and Francophone culture and the values of the Francophonie in the world. The medal recognizes French advocates like Graham who devote themselves to the development or tightening of linguistic or cultural ties between France and other countries, along with spreading French language and culture throughout the country. “It’s nice to be recognized for what I do,” Graham said.
YEARS OF TEACHING For 50 years, Graham has brought foreign language to a number of college enrollees from Spanish for the first 20 years of his teaching career to his current instruction of French. Later on, the foreign language instructor broadened his lessons to Quebec culture – teaching students about popular music, history, cinema and migration. Popular French films and occasional maple leaf cookies were a few offerings of his Quebec Culture and Society class. Graham also received a grant from the Adirondack Foundation’s Foreign Language Enhancement Fund to begin an International Experience in Quebec course, in which a number of his students got the opportunity to experience Quebec itself. BIGGER PICTURE Besides promoting French language and culture in the classroom, Graham strives to promote both in as many places as he can. The advocate has presented more than 50 workshops and seminars in the United States
in big cities, such as San Jose, Boston and Seattle. He’s lectured internationally at professional meetings in Liege, Belgium, Montreal and Quebec City. Besides teaching, Graham has served as a member in leadership roles of the New York State Association of Foreign Language Teachers, American Association of Teachers of French and Pays du Nord Chapter. Graham’s overall goal is to share his passion for all aspects of French language culture to as many people as he can. “Sometimes I wonder why I do it after many unsuccessful attempts,” he said. “But I’m not giving up.” CHANCELLOR’S AWARD During the May 2016 graduation ceremony, Graham will be receiving the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching. The CCC professor was one out of 46 instructors throughout the state to be awarded. The award recognizes continued excellence in providing New York students with effective, motivational instruction that prepares them for success in future careers.
David Graham “Adjunct faculty are a critical component as SUNY seeks to ensure access, completion and success for all students,” said State University of New York Chancellor Nancy Zimpher in a press release. “Those honored with this year’s award are the best of the best.”
Local officials split on creating resolution against trade agreement By Teah Dowling
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PLATTSBURGH — A local woman is pushing for the city to become a Trans-Pacific Partnership-free zone. Activist Mary Alice Shemo asked the Plattsburgh Common Council last week to pass the resolution against the TPP in an effort to build what she referred to as a “democratic movement of resistance.” “It’s a way for a locality to say that we don’t want to comply with this agreement,” she said. “We don’t know if it will go through, but if it does, we hope that this will protect us.” Councilwoman Rachelle Armstrong said she plans on looking further into the legislation and will convince the council to consider the resolution. TPP is a free trade deal between the United States and 11 other countries that seeks to provide an alternative to trade with China. Shemo said the TPP was a secretive process hatched by “corporate America.” “If you have to be so secretive to do something,” she said, “you probably shouldn’t do it.” Councilman Dale Dowdle said although he’s not opposed to
the proposal, he is against creating a resolution. “I’m not sure it will become a resolution,” he said. “But if it does, I won’t support it.” Mayor James Calnon shares a similar mindset. “I’m very reluctant to go down that path,” he said. Both Dowdle and Calnon are hesitant to pass on a resolution that could affect their relationships with Canada, a country the local economy is heavily dependent on. Industrialization, Calnon said, is one of the big relationships with Canada. Just last month, The Development Corporation announced another Quebec-based addition, Delastek, to its parks. French-speaking shoppers are another important asset to the area, Calnon said. The mayor believes the resolution won’t benefit the city. “It won’t help me balance my budget,” he said. “It won’t help me take care of the welfare of my residents.” Dhimitri Qirjo, assistant economics professor at SUNY Plattsburgh, said last month the TPP will boost exports and economic growth by eliminating thousands of tariffs placed on US exports. This could lead to an increase in jobs in exporting, he said, especially since competition between countries gives more incentive to come up with new ideas, including in the electrical,
automotive and agricultural industries. Shemo, on the other hand, believes this initiative could potentially eliminate “buy local” and “buy American” initiatives and hurt small businesses and family farms. Also, the TPP, Armstrong said, would create a system that overrides local laws. “If this happens,” Armstrong said, “our economy will be threatened.” Participating nations reached an agreement in October and signed the agreement last month. Member states have two years to get the deal approved before it becomes legally binding. Last April, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY21-Willsboro) supported President Barack Obama’s request for authority to negotiate agreements. A spokesman told the Sun last month the rep is continuing the review the legislation and how it would effect the district. In the meantime, local officials and advocates are taking all measures possible to convince the area not to support the agreement. “The TPP won’t do much good at all,” Shemo said. “It’s something that needs to be stopped.”
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North Country homeschoolers land top honors at biz contest Annual Free Enterprise Marathon was held at SUNY Plattsburgh on March 4 PLATTSBURGH — Students from 15 local school districts participated in the 4th Annual Free Enterprise Marathon at SUNY Plattsburgh earlier this month. The annual event is designed to encourage students to become better informed about the importance of free enterprise and to encourage and reward student creativity and innovation. This year’s challenge was provided by McDonald’s. Participants were asked to propose and present a new menu item using ingredients currently found on a local McDonald’s restaurant. The winning solution was a sweet potato hash brown, beating out the nutritious offerings and innovative packaging solutions offered by other participants. Here are the results: Speak-off competition. Free Enterprise: “Problems I would solve as a social entrepreneur” High School: 1st Place ($500): Philip Kneller, North Country Home Schoolers 2nd Place ($250): Chloe Mitchell, Westport Central
3rd Place ($125): Hunter Sartwell, Peru Jr./ Sr. High School College: 1st Place ($700): Brian Dailey, SUNY Adirondack 2nd Place ($500): Willis Reid Breyette, Saint Michael’s College 3rd Place ($300): Kevin Clayton, SUNY Plattsburgh 4th Place ($150): James Waller, Hudson Valley Community College 5th Place ($75): Peter Silverman, University of Vermont Creativity and innovation team competition challenge High School: 1st Place ($500): North Country Home Schoolers (Philip Kneller, Isaac Anderson, Liam Sayward, Grace Sayward, Madeline Chairvolotti) 2nd Place ($250): Peru Jr./Sr. High School (Hunter Sartwell, Josalin Trombley, Thomas Matthews, Emily Rock, James Matthews) 3rd Place ($125): Westport Central Schools (Chloe Mitchell, Thomas Mero, Kristen Orr, Hannah Schwoebel, Nash Dickerson) College: 1st Place ($800): SUNY Adirondack (Brian Dailey, Jacquan, Thompson, Sarah Valentine) 2nd Place ($600): Hudson Valley Community College (James Waller, Emily Connolly, Durgin McCue, Samantha Longton, Matthew Whalen)
PICTURED ABOVE: Westport Central students pose with their certificate after participating in the 4th Annual Free Enterprise Marathon held at SUNY Plattsburgh on March 4.
3rd Place ($400): Saint Michael’s College (Willis Reid Breyette, Arianna Aquadro, Samuel Fogg, Kelley Charette, Justin Colletti) 4th Place ($200): Clarkson University (Charlotte Hayden, Rachel Barnum, Andy Cook, Jacqui Hart, Corey Riley) Project Director Nancy Church thanked the participants, interns and volunteers for making the program a success and singled out praise for the Charles Koch Foundation
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Remington spinal benefit still going strong By Christina Scanlon
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BRANT LAKE — It’s raised more than a half-million dollars and there’s no sign in sight of it slowing down. The 16th annual Spinal Cord Research Benefit, hosted by Brant Lake’s Scott Remington, returns to Jimbo’s April 2, committed to its mission to increasing awareness for spinal cord injuries, improving accessibility and funding spinal cord research. Proceeds of the event go to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. “I have a lot of good friends and family to help put it on,” said Remington of the fundraiser’s success, typically selling out every year. Remington was injured in a 1999 logging accident, which left him paralyzed from the waist down. A book, titled Just An Accident, by Amy Montgomery, was written detailing his story. He became friends with Reeve, paralyzed in a 1995 horse riding accident, prior to his death. Reeve was famously known for playing the “Man of Steel” in Superman the Movie (1978), Superman II (1980), Superman III
(1983) and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987). “It’s really a great cause,” said Remington of the foundation established by the Reeves. Though Remington and his dedicated organizers have their game plan down pat by now, he said he still gets nervous. It’s washed away, however, with he excitement of the gathering. “There’ a lot of nice things for people to win,” he said. It serves as a reunion sorts for many. “Some people have been coming every year. There are some that only see each other once a year there,” he said. Remington said the community rallied around him following the accident, and this is just another example of their dedication. “I never dreamed more than half a million dollars would be raised,” he said. “It really means a lot to me to me.” Tickets for the dinner are $30. Seating is limited, tickets will not be sold at the door. Contact Scott Remington at 4947740 for tickets or to make a donation. More information about the event and its history can be found at scottrem.com.
Posing in front of their Scott Remington Spinal Cord Research charity’s banner at their 2013 fundraiser in Brant Lake, are: Scott Remington (front) joined by (rear, left to right): his son John, Scott’s sister Renee Smith, daughter Jenna, and mother, Gert.
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WESTPORT — The Youth Small Livestock Award will be provided to youth as an incentive to show their livestock project at the Essex County Fair. Livestock to be considered are swine, sheep, goats and llamas. This award is to help offset the expenses of required veterinary inspection and required vaccinations. This includes a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI), rabies vaccine, ranch/farm visit and veterinary fee. The award is not to be used toward the purchase of show animals. The livestock must remain on exhibition during the entire fair week. If the animal is removed (unless excused by Ag & Markets) the exhibitor must reimburse the Fair. Application materials must be received on or before Monday, May 30. For more info, contact countyfairfun@yahoo.com.
Burn ban in effect for North Country PLATTSBURGH — There is an open burn ban for many portions of the State of New York beginning Wednesday, March 16 through Saturday, May 14. After that point there may be local laws that prohibit or restrict open fires. People should always check with local municipality or fire department before burning. They encourage the public to check the DEC website for specific information. With the exceptionally mild winter and very little snow cover there have already been several wildland fires in the county.
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SARANAC LAKE — The fourth annual Saranac Lake Volunteer Fire Department Golf Tournament takes place Saturday, Mary 14, at the Saranac Inn Golf Club beginning at 10:30 a.m. Donations include 18 holes of golf with a cart, pig roast barbecue, registration gifts and chances to win prizes including a 2016 Ford car provided by High Peaks Ford. For more information or to register contact Chuck Dobson by email at dobson050@yahoo.com or on facebook. There is limited number of spots available. The donation is $80 per golfer.
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Middle-EarlyÊ CollegeÊ tooÊ muchÊ forÊ Patriots By Keith Lobdell
While the team did not come home with a trophy, head coach Jamie Douglass said his team had a memorable experience which will set the bar high for years to come. “We had a great send off at the school and a lot of good GLENS FALLS — In the end, the AuSable Valley boys varteam building,” Douglass said, showing a video of his team sity basketball team lost to only two teams all season. While one did not win the state championship they were riding around Aviation Mall on motorized “pets” and playing ring around the trash cans. hoping for, the other cruised to the Class C title. “We just came up short - it wasn’t for lack of effort,” DouAlong with a trio of losses to Class D finalist Moriah, the final loss of the Patriots season came against eventual champi- glass added. “We came in here wanting to win, but we know only one on Middle Early College, 75-51, March 11 in the NYSPHSAA team gets to go home as the champion,” senior Alex Knapp (4 Class C semifinal round at the Glen’s Falls Civic Center. points, 5 rebounds) said. “It’s been amazing, though. We got to come here on a coach bus and hang out as a team. These are some of my best friends and I’m going to miss them.” “These have been the funniest nights and days,” senior Lucas Perez (3 points, 4 assists) said. “It has been a blast to be here, to see all our fans in the seats at the Civic Center and to play with all my teammates.” “At first it was overwhelming, but it’s just like any other gym,” said senior Chris Hickey, who came into the game late and scored three points. “It has been a great experience and I am having the time of my life with this team.” “Ever since we got on the bus, the past two days have been amazing,” senior Nate Manning (8 points, 4 assists) said. “There is no better group I would have wanted to experience this with. We could have played better, but we played with a lot of heart and fought until the end.” Douglass said he was proud of what the quartet of seniors had accomplished as members of the Patriots. “They bought into the system and in each other,” Douglass said. “They would push each other and work hard like AuSable Valley forward Kobe Parrow posts up against Middle Early College’s Gary F. Foster. Parrow was the Little Engine that Could - I keith@suncommunitynews.com
named to the NYSPHSAA Final Four All Star team for his 15 point, 11 rebound performance against the Kats.
think I can, I think I can, I know I can. They set the example for the younger ones.” Those younger ones would include Kobe Parrow, who finished his junior season with a 15 point, 11 rebound game against the Kats. Sophomore Joel Martineau added eight points and five rebounds, while Dalton McDonald scored five with three rebounds, Landon Shay three and Brandon Snow one. “We have a nice group back next season,” Douglass said. “We brought five kids up at the end of the season from the JV team who will help us next season.” AVCS (20-4)
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Tanneberger Tournament set for this weekend
WESTPORT — Hoopster’s from years past will return to Westport Central School this weekend to help raise funds for the Tanneberger Memorial Scholarship fund. The 37th Annual Dr. Thomas Tanneberger Alumni Basketball Tournament will take place Saturday, March 19, in the Westport Central School gymnasium. The event features five games starting at 1 p.m. and lasting throughout the day, with four alumni men’s teams and two women’s teams. Along with alumni, students currently in school get a chance to show off their skills, as grades K-2 will participate in a skills and drills session at halftime of the 1 p.m. men’s game, 3-4 students will hold a scrimmage at halftime of the 2:15 p.m. men’s game and the 5-6 biddy basketball program will play after the game. The men’s consolation game will take place at 4 p.m., with the women’s game tipping off at 5 p.m. with a free throw shooting contest for grades 7-9 at halftime. The men’s championship game will take place at 6:15 p.m., with a grades 10-12 three point contest at halftime. During the games, there will be a number of events, including a 50/50 raffle, concessions and a quilt raffle, all to benefit the Tanneberger Memorial Scholarship, named after Dr. Tanneberger and given to a graduating senior who has demonstrated academic and athletic excellence. The recipient is awarded a $2,000 4-year scholarship, while an alternate receives a $250 award. Alumni interested in playing in the tournament are asked to register vis Facebook (“37th Annual Dr. Thomas Tanneberger Alumni Basketball Tounament”), by calling Jeff and Carol Schwoebel at 962-8567, or online at Tanneberger.org. Player sign-in for the tournament will take place Friday, March 18, during an open shoot in the Westport CS gym or at noon game day, also in the gym. Registration for players is $25, which includes the annual Tanneberger Tournament tee shirt and gathering for two after the games. Admission to the games is a donation of $4 for adults and $2 for K-12 students. For more information, visit Tanneberger.org.
AuSable Valley point guard Nate Manning drives to the basket, lofting a shot over the out-stretched hand of Middle Early College’s Brian Johnson. Photo by Keith Lobdel
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Nature is a great healer and the increasingly fresh air combined with the splendor of the natural setting are a powerfully restorative combination. Get up, get out and enjoy the Spring weather. It only comes around once a year, so take advantage of it while you can. Joe Hackett is a guide and sportsman residing in Ray Brook. Contact him at brookside18@adelphia.net.
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lthough the Adirondack region is well known for it’s soaring mountain peaks, clear, quiet lakes, and vast wild forests, it is easy to overlook one of the region’s most dynamic and captivating natural resource; our incredible waterfalls. In fact, the numerous waterfalls at Ausable Chasm comprise the oldest, tourist attraction in the United States. During the1950’s era, when motor touring was at it’s peak, an Essex County tourism brochure boasted that Essex County contains more waterfalls than any other county in the state. Although I have never verified the claim, it is quite believable when you consider the amount of water that’s bound up in the region’s deep snowpack, and ice covered cliffs. Historically, the region has been both wracked, and wrecked as a result of the high waters of the spring thaw. It is a time when the mountains latterly weep with the stunning, white foam of rivulets, frothing whitewater streams and waterfalls of every description. It’s reasonable to argue that as the snow melts and waters begin to pour off the vast dome of the High Peaks, there is an amazing amount of cascading water. In fact, there are simply too many falls to count, as they crop up along whatever is the
easiest route down the hill. The early Spring season is also an ideal time to view the falls, as the forests have yet to leaf out. The wide open woods, and also provide a contrasting backdrop that serves to highlight the tumbling waters. Across the region, ribbons of white, frothy waters will soon begin to grace the mountainsides as they caress the cliffs and line the ledges of the soaring peaks. In the valleys, the spring thaw waters will sweep away massive blocks of ice, timber and other debris. In particularly heavy water, a thunderous sound can be heard an boulders, trees and occasionally a picnic table or two are sent rolling down the riverbed. Spring signals the rebirth of the earth, and as wild flowers begin to peek through the decaying leaves; birds and wildlife will venture out. At the conclusion of the long winter, the Spring thaw brings out something almost primal in us. It is a peaceful and exciting time to be in the wild; and it can actually be good for your health. Science is finally getting around to validating what Mothers have known for generations; going outside is actually good for your health and never is it so apparent as in the spring. The incredibly fresh, crisp, clean Adirondack air is the result of an ongoing process of photosynthesis that occurs throughout a 6 million acre of forest of balsam, spruce, pine and hardwoods. In fact, these vast forests are virtual, fresh air factories that are fired by the photosynthesis of billions of plants and trees, bushes and grasses. The Adirondack air is refreshed by the flowing waters of thirty thousand miles of streams and rivers. We have an opportunity to breathe the freshly manufactured, sweetened air at its source. Is it any wonder that physicians historically recommended The Adirondack Cure for patients suffering from respiratory ailments.
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t the recent Salmon Symposium held in Willsboro, Shawn Gillilland opened the meeting stating that he wants to improve the Salmon fishing economy in town. He realizes that in order to do that, it needs to be done, in his words: “in a symbiotic fashion”. In biologic terms, symbiosis means living together or mutually beneficial to each other, not being parasitic or living off another. As a conservationist, that word, symbiosis, caught my attention, because true conservation and symbiosis go hand in hand; the wise use of our resources in a way where we both, use and protect our natural resources. About forty or more folks attended this meeting at the Noblewood Lodge to learn about the Salmon restoration Program on the Boquet River. Lance Durfey, the NYS DEC fisheries manager for Region 5 spoke about the life span of the Salmon, its habitat needs and about the stocking locations for the young fry to survive. He mentioned the five top priority items to maintain a quality fishery; lamprey control, fish stocking, angler access, habitat and regulations. Lamprey control is the number one priority to keep a sound fish population. Lampreys attach themselves to the bodies of the fish and suck out the bodily fluids weakening or killing the fish. Lampricides like TFM or bayluscide are used in streams every four years to kill the young lamprey that live in the streams before they migrate out to the lake. Fish stocking was next. Young salmon called fry can live in a stream for two years before they migrate out to the lake. Fry are stocked in the North and South forks of the Boquet where the habitat is excellent for the young to survive. There are large stones and boulders for the young to hide in. Habitat was next, and dams once again were the number one culprit. With the removal of the Willsboro dam, things are improving. However, due to the steepness of the cascade and low water flows, it is a challenge for salmon to get up into the river past the old dam site. Some of this may be due to manipulation of the stream bed to build the dam. Regulations were the final topic Lance discussed. Regulations where all anglers can enjoy the river were emphasized.
Bill Arden River sections designated as artificial or fly fishing only and catch and release sections along with traditional fishing methods such as spin fishing and bait fishing areas where discussed. Regulations may also be needed to protect certain nursery areas where the fish build their redds or nests, allowing them to become wild in nature and self-sustaining to insure the future of the fish. Bill Arden of the US Fish and Wildlife Service was the next speaker and discussed how the salmon were extirpated from Lake Champlain in the 1840’s and in Lake Ontario watershed in the 1890’s. Over fishing, dams, riparian area loss and pollution were the major cause for the salmon’s demise. Arden discussed how in 1973 the Salmon restoration Program was started where 300,000, six to eight inch smolts of the Bald Hill Sebago brood strain were released into Lake Champlain. Adirondack Sebago strain salmon where also stocked into the lake from the New York hatchery. Andrew Harbicht, Senior Research Fellow with the Concordia Lake Champlain Salmon restoration Research Effort spoke about how the Alewife’s that the salmon feed on have an enzyme in them that affects the vitamin B uptake in the salmon. This enzyme stops vitamin B1 and reduces the energy levels in the fish. Reduced energy levels affect how far the fish can migrate up through rapids, jump low waterfalls and get to gravel sites to nest. It’s the same with people; a reduced energy level reduces output. Mark Malchoff from the Sea Grant Program and James McKenna the director of ROOST both spoke about the socioeconomic and economic development needs in order to make Willsboro a fishing town and not just another old factory town. The “build it and they will come” theory was discussed. Jim Hotaling a local Willsboro resident attending the meeting mentioned how a camp ground was needed to allow the bass fishermen who come to Lake Champlain for the bass
In the early days of the spring thaw, the local woods are often laced with a variety of waterfalls, both large and small. Photo by Joe Hackett
tournaments to have a place to stay. Motels, restaurants, bed and breakfasts, farm B&B’s and other local business’s that keep communities strong were discussed. It’s like the chicken or the egg. Which comes first? When the fishing improves and people come, they will want to refuel their vehicles and bodies. Fishing, along with other attractions was discussed, like a local brewery, hiking trails, and niche market stores. Nicole Pionteck of the Ausable River Association was the wrap up speaker and talked about how the river association has river stewards to educate anglers about the spread of didymo and other invasive species that could affect our local rivers and streams. Wader wash stations are set up along the Ausable where anglers wash there waders off in a salt water solution to kill off any invasives that may be on the felt soles or boots themselves. Keeping invasives out of our rivers, streams and landscapes is a priority. Competing invasives is a serious challenge to river ecosystems. This meeting brought out many challenging issues to building a world class salmon fishery for the Town of Willsboro. But, many of us working together can make this happen. Riparian sections of streams need to be restored, limiting polluted runoff, protecting nursery areas, and controlling predators and invasives. Build the fishery, and then supplement the town based on salmon and trout fishing tourism. Willsboro along with Trout Unlimited, the local Soil and Water, NYS DEC, the Greater Adirondack RC&D and the US Fish and Wildlife along with economic partners can make this happen. There was a mutual respect and cooperative effort to improve the community and fishery in Willsboro at this meeting. SYMBIOSIS! Rich Redman is a retired District Conservationist for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and an avid outdoorsman. His column will appear regularly. He may be reached at rangeric@nycap.rr.com.
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From page 1 that “still smacks of elitism and ruling class political theater.” Funiciello joins incumbent Rep. Elise Stefanik and Democratic hopeful Mike Derrick, a retired army colonel from Peru, Clinton County. The candidate highlighted the country’s foreign conflicts, including the war in Iraq, which is nearing its 13th anniversary on March 20, as one of his chief concerns. It’s an issue that is not being discussed by either candidate, he said. “Our foreign policy is what’s preventing us from being quintessentially American,” Funiciello told a crowd of supporters. “It’s preventing us from being Shane.” Funiciello, who owns a bakery in downtown Glens Falls, garnered 10.6 percent of the vote in 2014 when he came in third to Stefanik, who commanded a decisive 53 percent victory. Democratic candidate Aaron Woolf, an Elizabethtown-based filmmaker, drew 32.5 percent. Funiciello told the Sun he plans on conducting a “guerilla campaign” in which he will travel to every town in the district before the November election to speak with voters and distribute bread made with New Yorkgrown wheat. “We want to talk to actual people,” Funiciello said. “We want to get people voting again, regular working class people.”
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The candidate has spent the past 15 months organizing the Warren County Green Party, which is now affiliated with the state party. Two additional candidates announced on Saturday for seats in the state legislature: Steve Ruzbacki will challenge State Senator Betty Little, and Robin Barkenhagen will mount a challenge against Assemblyman Dan Stec. While the three candidates share similar ideas — the Green Party platform includes a $15 minimum wage, single-payer healthcare and a Green New Deal — the trio will run independently, said Funiciello. Funiciello called the newfound energy inspirational. Four years ago, he said, activists considered themselves lucky if five people showed up at a party meeting. Monthly events now draw between 15 and 25, while Saturday’s campaign launch saw 135 counted at the door, he said. This is the work that needs to be done to build a political party from roots up, Funiciello said, a process he estimated will take seven generations. The candidate expected interest in the Congressional race will be muted this cycle due to the presidential race. Funiciello did, however, predict a larger voter turnout and expected those voters would be looking for a third option if former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, a Democrat, and real estate developer Donald Trump, a Republican, win their parties’ nominations. “I don’t think a lot of [the progressive base]
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Martin has a sister, Susan, who is developmentally disabled. The Philadelphia native relocated to New York because of the quality of public services the state has provided since reporter Geraldo Rivera exposed the subpar conditions at the Willowbrook Developmental Center on Staten Island in the 1960s. Discovering Mountain Lake Services was like a “dream come true,” Martin recalled. With their large staff and residences for consumers, including those with Down syndrome and other disabilities, the agency is the “gold-standard” for ARC groups across the state. Upon entering a residence, her sister joined workshops, made friends and was even given a job. “She feels like a person who contributes to society, which is what they need to feel,” Martin said. Martin also fears further cutbacks in programs designed to stimulate community involvement will force people like her sister back into isolating environments. Cutbacks have already reduced Susan’s participation in a basket-weaving guild from four to three days per week, Martin said. Nina Matteau’s son lives at a MLS residence in Elizabethtown. The parent worried funding reductions would result in her son losing that opportunity, as well as a decline in staff quality. Both she and her husband are getting older. “When parents age out, who takes care of loved ones?” Matteau said. Increasing funding is necessary to continue residential services, she said. In addition to the proposed minimum wage increase, NYSARC, the statewide organization, is pushing against cutbacks in pre-K programs and transition services. The group is also advocating for a measured conversion of the state’s 84 workshops into integrated businesses, a result of the 1999 Supreme Court decision that determined placing consum-
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will vote for Hillary,” Funiciello said. Since New York is a “safe state”, Funiciello asked attendees to vote for Jill Stein, the presumptive Green Party nominee. Here in the district, Funiciello said Stefanik and Derrick will be competing for the same slice of the electorate. In his speech, he pre-emptively brushed off spoiler concerns that have dogged the Green Party since 2000 when Ralph Nader ran as the party’s presidential candidate. Democrats continue to believe the consumer advocate’s entry stripped away votes from their candidate, Al Gore, and handed the election to George W. Bush, a Republican. The country has a long history of movements that have disrupted the status quo, including the end of slavery, he said. “Let’s build a workers party that cares about human beings,” Funiciello said. “You guys can be the light of all of it.” The campaign raised $38,000 in 2014. Funiciello said they’re aiming for $100,000 this cycle. The campaign generated $2,200 on Saturday, according to Peter LaVenia, Funiciello’s campaign manager. The Green Party does not accept corporate donations. New York State Green Party CoChair Gloria Mattera, who attended the rollout, admitted fundraising poses a perennial challenge. But having a trio of local candidates who are known and present in their communities will help, she said.
ers in separated work environments, including sheltered workshops, is illegal. A balanced approach, says the group, will ensure that consumers will be able to continue to work. In Moriah, Essex Initiatives provides employment opportunities for consumers, who are paid less than minimum wage according to a federal exemption. This employment, say parents, helps nurture social and vocational skills. But it remains unclear, they say, on how an increase would alter the status quo. Eileen Liseno, whose son works at the facility, expressed concerns. Her son, she said, needs consistency. Change is hard for him, “and I don’t know what to expect.” Martin said the policy changes have been cumulative over time. “The minimum wage was like the cherry on top.” “There are so many things coming from Albany that are slowly dismantling the whole ARC program across the state,” Martin continued. “They’re taking a system that’s worked really well for the past 40 years and trying to disassemble it for some reason.” Martin said meetings with Assemblyman Dan Stec (R-11thQueensbury) and State Senator Betty Little (R-45th-Queensbury) were frustrating because no one seemed to know how to address the programs. “They are on our side and are trying to help us,” Martin said of the lawmakers. “But there’s no leverage there. We don’t know where the pressure point is — who to call to make the difference.” Stec said he understands their frustration and admitted the stagnant Medicaid reimbursement rates and possible minimum wage hike has presented a vexing dilemma. “This is a problem,” Stec told the Sun. “This was not part of the governor’s pitch when he talked about how great the minimum wage was.” The solution is either subsidies (which counties can ill afford) or cutting corners.
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While the mercury hovered in the mid-50s last week, temperatures failed to plummet to the mid-20s at night, the temperature producers say is ideal to stave off buds on the trees. Once those appear, the sap takes on a flavor universally described as “off” or “buddy.” With his trees now tapped, Bassarab hopes to wrap up boiling by this week. Perhaps by next weekend — the second in the traditional Maple Weekend calendar — the process will be finished, he said. Temperatures reached a high of 78 degrees last week in Thurman, Warren County. “This heat is not good for us,” said Mike Hill, the owner of Valley Road Maple Farm. “That’s the worst thing that can happen to a maple producer.” Hill started boiling on Feb. 2. As a boy, he said, tapping seldom started before March 10. The lack of sustained snow cover has also posed a problem, Hill said, because trees need water to make sap. Valley Road Maple Farm has produced just over 400 gallons of syrup this year. On a good year, the operation will hit 1,110. Hill said he wasn’t optimistic that he could turn it around. “Ask me in a week-or-so,” he said. Across the state, the situation is varied, with marked differences between elevations. Some downstate areas had 25 percent of their crops in one month ago, said Angela Swan, a regional coordinator for Maple Weekend.
Gravity-fed tubes carry sap from trees to a storage tank at Maple Brook Farm in Essex, Essex County. Photo by Pete DeMola
Inventory is low at the lakeshore operation in Chazy she owns with her husband, Homestead Maple: the pair have reached just 10 percent of their goal. Their sugar house has only boiled three days this year; a typical year sees 12. “Spring heads north,” said Swan. “We’re always the last ones to make it.” Swan expressed concern that temperatures would climb above freezing and remain. If nothing else, Swan said she hoped Homestead Maple’s 1,030 trees would yield a higher sugar content, a measure that would allow them to produce more syrup per gallon of sap. Helen Thomas, executive director of the New York Maple Producers Association, said it’s tough to generalize about the current state of the industry due to the state’s diverse topography.
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“I really feel positive about the candidates and how they will touch the voters one by one,” Mattera said. Funiciello’s opponents welcomed him to the race. “I enjoyed getting to know Matt Funiciello over the course of the last campaign,” Stefanik said. “And while I disagree with his policy solutions, I welcome Matt Funiciello to the race and look forward to a spirited debate on the important issues facing North Country families and small businesses.” “I know Matt personally and am looking forward to engaging with him on issues critical to Northern New York,” said Derrick. “I respect his commitment to the working residents of this district and the environment. Those of us who live here fully understand how working people and the environment are under pressure. While we share some priorities, we will differ on the best way to create positive change for the citizens of this district.” Funiciello and Derrick face an uphill battle in their efforts to unseat Stefanik. In January, the national, nonpartisan Rothenberg Report rated the race “Safe Republican.” “As a young woman in a party known for being full of aging white men, Stefanik has a larger national profile than most freshman members,” read the report. “Democrats are trying to cultivate retired Army Officer Mike Derrick into a top-tier candidate, but he’s not there yet.”
Mountain Lake Services, a nonprofit organization that provides services to the developmentally disabled, is concerned that the proposed statewide minimum wage increase, among other policies, will lead to reduced services for their clients. The group is joining other nonprofits across the state in advocating for more funding. Pictured above: Executive Director Martin Nephew speaks with state Senator Betty Little. Photo provided
Negotiations will continue in Albany this week, Stec said. Martin said it’s critical for families to continue to advocate. She plans on protesting in Albany before the budget deadline of March 31. Nothing else has worked, she said. “Cuomo has not been attentive to us at all,” Martin said. “We’re not on his agenda.” The governor’s office said they are mindful of the concerns. “This administration believes in a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work for all New Yorkers,” said Abbey Fashouer, a deputy press secretary for Gov. Cuomo, in response to the concerns voiced by Martin and other parents. “The governor is committed to raising the minimum wage while at the same time continuing a fruitful partnership with New York’s nonprofits. We are reviewing the associated costs and remain confident there is a way to do both.” The bottom line is that the season came two weeks earlier, she said. “We were sitting out in shorts on the first Maple Weekend,” Thomas said, referring to 2012, the year that best mirrors the current. “I think we’ll still make a fair amount of syrup this week,” she added. Despite the freak weather, maple is still big business in the state. Producers made 601,000 gallons last year. Thomas said she is encouraged by younger producers getting into the industry, which has seen 30 percent growth in the past six years. While Thomas is desperately hoping for rain this week, she said producers across the state should still be equipped for the pair of weekends designed to educate the public about New York’s maple industry, which has the second-highest output behind Vermont. “This is something they plan for all year long,” Thomas said. “There are always activities going on.” Here in the North Country, dozens of producers will host events, from farms in Clinton County to Athol, where a legendary figure nicknamed Tapper — or Marc Kenyon — will lead tours at the Adirondack Gold Maple Farm. Cheryl Kenyon flatly stated that their operation wouldn’t meet their 300 gallon goal. But 100 will be enough to hit the farmer’s market circuit with a variety of maple-derived products, she said, including jellies, candy and cream. Others expressed cautious optimism. “The weather looks perfect on [March] 19th,” said Michael Parker, of Parker Family Maple in West Chazy. Hill, of Valley Road Maple, appeared resigned to accept his fate. “Mother Nature wins every time,” he said.
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ongratulations to Griffin Santose, winner of the 2016 Dr. Mel Amsel Memorial Chess Tournament and recipient of the grand $100 prize! Brandon Tromblee took Arin Burdo > Columnist second place and Cameron Drake came in third. info@elizabethtownsocialcenter.org Great job to all participants. The chess tournament is sponsored by the Amsel-Prime family in memory of Dr. Melvyn B. Amsel, who loved chess! Our March Paint Party was so much fun that we are offering another one on Sunday, April 17, from 2 until 4:30 p.m. Creative Bloc Paint & Sip provides all materials and instructions by talented artist Linda Smyth; $35 covers all art supplies and the class. Payment must be made with registration before Friday, April 8. Space is limited. Contact the Social Center for more details or to register. A Teen Paint Party will be held Saturday, April 16 at 6 p.m. Teens must register by Friday, April 8 to participate. Please call the Center to register. The Center is excited to present Malynda Lobdell in concert Friday, March 18, at 6 p.m. for Teen Rec Members and their guests. On Monday nights, 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. Noëllie offers a lunch hour beginner yoga class at 12:15 on Tuesdays. Try your first class free! Kye offers Wednesday night Zumba on March 23, at 5:15 p.m., and Boot Camp immediately after at 6:30. Teen Rec Drama Club with the Depot Theater’s Scott Gibbs meets Wednesdays and Fridays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. On Thursday, March 24, 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. Teen Rec hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, 3 p.m 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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KEESEVILLE - VFW #1505 North Country AmVets 1309 Rt. 9 South Sunday, 7pm. PLATTSBURGH - Knights of Columbus #255 St. Peter's School 518-561-4501 Mondays, 7pm. PLATTSBURGH - Our Lady of Victory 4919 South Catherine St. Wednesday Nights, Doors open at 6:00 with games starting at 7:10 pm. PLATTSBURGH American Legion Post 20 162 Quarry Rd. 518-5631692 Sundays, 7pm. PORT HENRY Port Henry Knights of Columbus, bingo, 7 p.m. Every Monday TICONDEROGA - Bingo, Ticonderoga fire house, 6:45 p.m. Doors 5 p.m. Every Thursday.
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.
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.
ELIZABETHTOWN – Elizabethtown Thrift Shop will have it's Monthly Meeting Second Monday of Every Month at 7pm @ The Episcopal Parish Hall.
PLATTSBURGH – ALATEEN Meeting every Thursday at United Methodist Church, 127 Beedman Street, Plattsburgh 7:30pm8:30pm. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-561-0838.
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CLASSES & WORKSHOPS SARANAC - Chair Yoga Classes to be held at Will Rogers. Amy Kohanski will hold a series of chair yoga classes at Saranac Village at Will Rogers on Thursdays from 3:30 4:30 p.m., beginning January 14th through June 23rd. Pre-registration is not required. No experience is necessary. For more information, please call Amy Kohanski at 518-524-6888 or email her at akohanski@roadrunner.com. WILMINGTON - Yoga for the Community Every Sun., 5:30-6:30pm @ Riverstone Wellness, Wilmington, NY. For more info send email to: riverstonewellness@yahoo.com COMMUNITY OUTREACH 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
ALTONA - Ganienkeh Territorial High Stakes Bingo 4 Devil's Den Road 518-236-7099 Wednesdays & Fridays doors open at 5pm Games start at 6:30 pm. KEESEVILLE - Keeseville Fire Dept. North Country AmVets 1309 Rt. 9 South Saturday, 7:30 pm.
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ave you taken advantage of our St. Catrick’s Day Adoption Special? If not, Kathy Wilcox > Columnist there is still time to add to rollerprincessfrog@yahoo.com your family with one of our purr-fectly adoptable adult cats during the month of March - for free! We currently have more than 35 adult cats available to adopt during this special, of all sizes, shapes, and personalities! Some of these feisty felines have so much playfulness and energy, they must not have realized they aren’t kittens anymore. Others are content to be your purring lap companion at the end of a long day, or sun themselves in a favorite window seat. Whatever kind of cat you may be seeking, you won’t want to miss this free adoption opportunity. Our featured pet this week is Bubbles, a Domestic Shorthair-mix Tabby who is featured on one of our Facebook posts if you would like to see more of her. Bubbles arrived at the shelter just in the nick of time before the February cold snap. We estimate this pretty lady is still young - under 2 years old. She has a gorgeous silver tint to her coat and exquisite golden eyes. Bubbles is an easygoing, friendly little lady who would fit in just about anywhere - and she can be adopted for free if you bring her home before the end of the month! Why not stop by and meet her today?
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ELIZABETHTOWN – 2015-2016 WIC Schedule at the Public Health Building December 3, January 7, Feb 4, March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1, October 6, November 3, December 1, 8:00 - 3:30 PM November 19, December 17, January 21, Feb 18, March 16, April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15, 11:30 am - 6:30 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296 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 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 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.
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 LECTURES & SEMINARS 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 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.
LAKE PLACID - The Lake Placid Institute Book Club will meet 7 p.m. at the Lake Placid Public Library on March 21, the third Monday of this month. This is a change from the usually scheduled fourth Monday. The Botticelli Secret by Marina Foriato, a novel set in 15th century Italy that features plenty of murder, mayhem and intrigue touched off by one of the artists masterpieces, is this months title. All are invited to attend. 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 - 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. 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. PLATTSBURGH – Al-Anon Family Group Meeting every Thursday at United Methodist Church, 127 Beedman Street, Plattsburgh 7:30pm-8:30pm. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-561-0838.
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Dangers in firefighting continue after fire is out By Christina Scanlon
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QUEENSBURY — When Warren County’s Emergency Service Director talks about cancer, he’s not speaking in the hypothetical. He’s able to speak from his own experiences after a battle with stage-4 cancer of the tongue and throat in 2011. Today, Brian LaFlure says he’s been in remission for four years. He never smoked a day in his life, he said, though he does have a history of cancer in his family. But he can’t say with certainty whether or not his disease originated from decades as a volunteer fireman. A National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) study in 2013 of nearly 30,000 firefighters found they had higher rates of several types of cancers, and of all cancers combined, than the U.S. population as a whole. Specifically, the study found cancers of the respiratory, digestive and urinary systems accounted for a majority of the higher rates of cancer seen in the study population. The higher rates suggest that firefighters are more likely to develop those cancers, according to NIOSH. This and other recent and ongoing studies suggest the higher rates of cancer may come from exposures to carcinogens after the fire.
Across the country, fire departments are taking steps in reducing that contamination. “When you fight a fire, you have an air pack on,” said LaFlure. “You go home. You ride in your car with that equipment. If it’s winter, you’ll probably bring it into your house. Now you are exposing everyone,” he said. The residue on the equipment, called “turn out gear,” is far more dangerous than in years past. “In the old days — remember I’ve been doing this 40plus years — the houses were made of wood,” LaFlure said. “Today, everything, furniture, wall covering, everything is petroleum-based. Now when a house burns, it burns hotter and faster. When those products burn, those fumes are substantially worse than the used to be.” PVC pipes, when they are heated, said LaFlure, release chlorine gas. “It’s all these same carcinogens you have brought home on your gear,” he said. The solution is special solutions, and they are not cheap. A quick search on the internet reveals five-gallon buckets of cleaners that state they remove the carcinogens cost well over $100. For volunteer fighters, it seems hardly fair for them to foot the bill, but more than the soaps are needed. “Using your own washing machine, you can contaminate
your own laundry,” said LaFlure. Machines to properly wash the equipment are called washer-extractors. They can cost upwards of $5,000 said LaFlure, though as more agencies are learning of the hazards, some are being installed in fire stations. “We are great country, but we are also poisoning ourselves,” said LaFlure of the products used in homes that come from technological advances. “You know it’s a dangerous job,” he said of fire fighting, “You don’t need to make it any more dangerous. The part you can prevent, is the part you breathe in.”
Fish & Game to host shooting program TICONDEROGA — The Northern Washington County Fish and Game Club is sponsoring a shooting program at the indoor range at the Ticonderoga Fish and Game Club. Shooting sessions are scheduled on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5 to 9 p.m. To register, contact Kevin Hart at 547-8359.
Town offices close for holiday MORIAH — The Town of Moriah Town Offices will be closing Friday, March 25, at noon, and will reopen Monday, March 28 for regular business hours.
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GRANTOR Paul Forshay Sheryl McLean et al Mathieu and Katherine Fortin Catherine Ralston SRMOF 11 2012-1 Trust Winter Lane LLC Laura Miller Gary and Michelle Murray Robert Harpp et al Chelsey Hanson Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Kathleen King et al Ronnie Boas
GRANTEE Patrick and Seana Remillard Jared Facteau Gary and Michelle Murray Edgar Crahan and Gina Brandolino Signal Asset Management LLC Melissa Lamere and Alissa Benware Tralane and Shannon Rabideau Brad Lafountain Frederick Culley and Patricia Jerry Travis and Karlie Baker Ronnie and Alice Marx Jessica Dominic Leonard and Sheila Drown
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Debra Tasick Robert and Mary Sweeney Andrew and Robin Belkevich Robert Hunter Gordon Marek et al Matthew and Diana Funchion Alexander and Charlotte Mitchell Christopher and Michelle Maron Marion Cashin Lake Placid Club Lodges Owners Assoc. Roy Holzer and Rebecca Rondeau Gina Brandolino Laura Scollon Edmund Sussdorff et al
ESSEX Kenneth Clark Thomas and Hillary Stransky Leonard and Louise Woods David Hunter Leslie and Rosemary Leonard Woodbury and Cynthia Andrews Christopher Morris and Sarah Reynolds Thomas and Joan Buell Nathan Miron Charles Dunham and Gerald Antos Cliff Holzer Justin Jackson Edwin Scollon Lillian Fitzgerald
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HIGHWALL LLC, Arts of Org filed with SSNY on 01/05/16. Off. Loc.: Essex County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 2611 Foxhall Rd, NW, Washington, DC 20007. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act. VN-03/05-04/09/20166TC-110371
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: CORE FORE, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on February 9, 2016. Office location: Essex County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to C/O Flink Smith Law LLC, 2577 Main Street, Suite 201, Lake Placid, New York 12946. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. VN-02/27-04/02/20166TC-109897
MADDEN PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/28/2016. Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 187 River St., Saranac Lake, NY 12983, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. VN-02/13-03/19/20166TC-108789
HIGHWALL LLC, Arts of Org filed with SSNY on 01/05/16. Off. Loc.: Essex County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 2611 Foxhall Rd, NW, Washington, DC 20007. Pur-
MM Keene Properties LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 12/22/15. Office location: Essex County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, P.O. Box 40, Manorville, NY 11949.
MM Keene Properties LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 12/22/15. Office location: Essex County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, P.O. Box 40, Manorville, NY 11949. General purpose. VN-02/20-03/26/20166TC-109009 PUBLIC NOTICE A.B storage will auction off all the personal property stored by; Lynn Galarneau Unit#54 Tara Scott Unit#73 on 4/02/2016 at 10:00am at 494 port douglas road Keeseville, New York 12944 VN-03/19-03/26/20162TC-112149 TOUSLEY PROPERTY, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/28/2016. Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 187 River St., Saranac Lake, NY 12983, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. VN-02/13-03/19/2016-
TOUSLEY PROPERTY, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/28/2016. Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 187 River St., Saranac Lake, NY 12983, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. VN-02/13-03/19/20166TC-108792
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: VIKING CHIEFTAIN LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on February 12, 2016. Office location: Essex County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to 200 Algonquin Drive, Lake Placid, New York 12946. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. VN-03/05-04/09/20166TC-110032
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