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Sanders supporters mobilize before New York primary Inside the North Country effort to notch New York for their Green Mountain neighbor

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PLATTSBURGH — One year after announcing their campaigns, the race for the Democratic presidential nomination has reached New York shores.

Sharing cultures

The looming showdown between Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton marks what observers say is the state’s first meaningful presidential primary since 1976.

Neither candidate has locked up enough support to win the nomination. With 291 delegates, New York has the nation’s second-highest total haul.

Sanders supporters are fired up.

Supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders hope to deliver New York to the Vermont senator when voters head to the polls for the primary election on April 19.

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Stec blasts lack of transparency in budget process State lawmaker says use of emergency mechanism to bypass three-day waiting period is wrong

Scholars are participants of McGill University program designed to offer tools for rebuilding stressed communities

KEENE VALLEY — Foreign scholars from an innovative program at McGill University will again share their voices with local residents.

Participants in the International Community Action Network spend two years in Pete Montreal obtaining social work skills deDeMola signed to foster change, instill social justice Editor and rebuild shattered communities.

Then they return to their homes in the Middle East, to countries gripped by war and conflict, and try to put these skills to use through grassroots efforts, including the establishment of outreach programs.

Adnan Mahameed escaped from Syria, walking days through ISIS-controlled territory to Turkey before touching down in Canada.

Mahameed told CBC News he was arrested three times by forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad between 2011–2013 for participating in what he said were peaceful protests.

While incarcerated, he was tortured.

“They sent a message to my wife that I died in prison,” Ma-

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Participants in McGill University’s International Community Action Network program will discuss their first-hand experiences with war, and what they’re doing to aid reconstruction efforts, in a pair of lectures on Saturday, April 9 in Keene Valley and Sunday, April 10 in Plattsburgh.

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hameed told CBC. “But I’m still alive.”

The father of four is now enrolled in the program as the first scholar from Syria. Upon completion, the engineer-turnedactivist plans on setting up a service center in Jordan to help Syrian refugees.

But before he does so, he will share his story with North Country residents this week.

John Bingham, the event coordinator, said he hopes local residents will attend the events in Keene Valley and Plattsburgh and walk away with the message of hope.

It cuts both ways, he said. >> Foreign Scholars | pg. 25

ELIZABETHTOWN — State legislators are patting themselves on the back this week for passing a sixth ontime budget.

But Assemblyman Dan Stec (R-114th-Queensbury) is hopping mad about the process.

The state constitution requires lawmakers to allow three days to pass from the time a bill is introduced to when it comes up for a vote.

The so-called “message of necessity” mechanism allows Dan Stec addresslawmakers to skirt the process Assemblyman es the state assembly on Friday, in the event of an emergency. April 1. >> See Stec | pg. 25

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Westport Drama to perform ‘Annie, Jr.’ Musical production returns to WCS stage

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WESTPORT — The musical is back in Westport.

Members of the Westport Central School Drama Club will perform “Annie, Jr.,” Friday, April 15 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 16 at 2 and 7 p.m. in the Bulles Auditorium.

Not only will the school troupe be bringing a musical to the stage, they also opened the formerly grades 7-12 club up to students in fifth and sixth grades.

“It has been wonderful,” director Dianna McGuigan.

“There is so much talent at this school. It’s lovely to be able to start getting younger kids used to being up on the stage and building a core group for the future.”

McGuigan said there were a lot of girls in the senior elementary classes who wanted to participate in the show, which in part led her to the choice of Annie, Jr., along with the chance to bring singing to the stage.

“They have not done a musical here in a long time and we wanted to try and get that rolling again,” she said. “This

has been a committed, hard-working group who have been great to work with. It has been a lot of fun.”

Admission for Annie, Jr. is $7 for adults and $5 for seniors and children under 12, with a $20 family maximum. All proceeds go to the Westport Drama Club.

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E’town launches dog licensing campaign All dogs must be licensed and given rabies shots, according to state law

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ELIZABETHTOWN — Calling all Elizabethtown dog owners: Town officials need you to get your pooch licensed.

All dogs over four months old will be required to be licensed. Rabies vaccinations, required as part of the process,

can be obtained at the town hall.

The campaign isn’t due to a recent incident, said Elizabethtown Town Clerk Debbie Brooks, but rather the state is pushing to ensure local residents are compliant with state law.

Licensing also ensures a faster redemption process for owners if their pups run loose and get picked up, explained North Country SPCA Executive Director Jessica Hartley.

By law, the shelter cannot release dogs to their owners without proof of a current license — even if the owner is identified.

This means dogs picked up on, say, a Friday afternoon will be kept at the shelter all weekend until the owner is able to get to the town clerk to obtain a license, a process that becomes drawn out without a rabies shot.

The NCSPCA averages about a dozen pickups per month, a combination of strays brought in by animal control, owner surrenders and dogs that are seized for cruelty issues.

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Redemption periods differ based on the situation.

The shelter must hold unidentified dogs for five days. If the owner is personally notified that their dog is at the shelter by animal control, the redemption period is seven days; nine if notified by email.

If a dog is not reclaimed during its stray hold, ownership is transferred to the NCSPCA, who places the animals up for adoption.

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Countywide anti-tethering law on hold Additional time needed to refine language, says animal cruelty task force

By Pete DeMola

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ELIZABETHTOWN — Essex County lawmakers have delayed a vote on implementing a long-term dog tethering law.

Lawmakers held off last week on approving what would be the fourth countywide ordinance in the state in order to refine the statute’s legal language.

“We’re not there yet,” said Animal Cruelty Task Force Chair Shaun Gillilland (R-Willsboro).

North Country SPCA Executive Director Jessica Hartley said the task force, a collection of public officials and private residents, wanted to clarify definitions, including what constitutes an unattended dog and appropriate shelter.

“We still want to push forward quickly, but not as quickly as originally proposed,” Hartley said.

Lawmakers appeared divided on the proposed new legislation.

Supervisor Tom Scozzafava (R-Moriah) raised concerns about enforcement.

“I think we should take it to our state representatives and amend to Ags and Markets and get it into that law,” said Scozzafava, referring to the state agency that oversees agriculture.

Scozzafava added each town had the option of amending their local laws to address what anti-tethering advocates say is a rash of public safety and animal cruelty issues.

The key to success at the local level is enforcement, Scozzafava said.

“If there are no consequences, it doesn’t do you any good,” he said.

Supervisor Mike Marnell (R-Schroon) said he is in favor of a countywide ordinance.

“This is going to take time,” Marnell said, citing chained animals in his community. “Those animals are going to suffer another year-and-a-half, two years. I think we should proceed with it.”

County Attorney Dan Manning said the law has been drafted.

“It shouldn’t be long before we bring this to the full board,” Manning said.

Gillilland said the legislation will be steered through the standard committee process for discussion.

Hartley said the community has been “overwhelmingly” in favor of the proposed legislation. Continued buy-in will be critical for success, she said.

“They want to see an end to these dogs living their lives on chains,” Hartley said.

The director acknowledged opposition would be inevitable.

“We want to make sure that we are addressing the concerns of people who might not be in favor of this kind of the law,” Hartley said, emphasizing that the language in the report is a rough starting point.

The pending legislation comes at a time when the county is putting animal cruelty issues on the frontburner.

Hartley’s presentation to county lawmakers in March featured profiles of dogs rescued from poor conditions,

including a case in Elizabethtown.

Last month, the owner of that canine pled guilty to a misdemeanor animal cruelty charge in Elizabethtown Town Court.

According to North Country SPCA vets, the dog in that case was just hours from death when rescued by law enforcement officials.

“I’m happy to report that after serious rehabilitation, he has been adopted and has an incredible new life,” Harley said.

For Hartley, this means progress: “With each case that is prosecuted, it’s becoming clearer and clearer that crimes against animals are no longer going to be tolerated or dismissed with a quiet slap on the wrist,” she said.

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OPINIONS

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Corruption of power

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o what extent are the candidates, the parties, the endorsers and the media willing to go to influence the American electorate in order to achieve their aspirations in the upcoming elections?

To date, election year 2016 has been beyond comprehension, and it seems we are in store for many more unbelievable chapters before this story is complete.

Sadly it’s all part of the posturing for power and influence and we are all guilty of playing along.

With every Twitter message, political rally, news flash, poll, town hall, debate, private meeting, interview, broadcast and threat of suit or criminal charges we are hooked: hook, line and sinker.

For many years a significant portion of our population ignored the elections, not interested in getting sucked into the commotion, but given the state of the economy and the tumultuous world conditions, many are making an exception this year.

With the stakes now reaching a new high as a result of Justice Scalia’s untimely passing many have now come to realize we have three key branches of government hanging in the balance.

At stake is more than just the White House. Key issues of importance to you will all be in play. Issues such as the rising debt, abortion, woman’s rights, climate change, health care, immigration, veterans affairs, gun control, separation of church and state, unions, trade, voting rights, affirmative action, tax reform, military action and terrorist threats, make this an election where every vote could impact your life.

Is it any wonder those vying for power are pulling no punches and stooping to new lows or highs depending on your point of view?

It is possible we will see both conventions contested much to the delight of the nation’s media who in past years have greatly curtailed convention coverage?

In an election that began with the strong possibility of a dynasty race between another Clinton and Bush, instead we’ve seen theater, drama, record crowds, and surprises at every turn. Anything but the same old thing.

So impassioned has the debate gotten that many feel if their candidate isn’t chosen they will stay home. But with so much at stake and passions running so high are we more likely to see a three or four or even five party race all the way into the fall?

Let’s just hope whoever gets there has enough fight left in them to govern the country once they survive the election.

Dan Alexander is CEO of Sun Community News.

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EDITORIALS

On-time budget comes at what expense?

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or the sixth year in a row, state leaders have delivered a timely budget.

On Monday, after getting the greenlight from the state legislature, Gov. Andrew Cuomo formally signed two of his most carefullywatched initiatives into law, enacting a statewide $15 minimum wage plan and 12-week paid family leave policy.

While state legislators were familiar with the broad contours of the proposals, details remained scant until the eleventh-hour when the freshly-inked bills sailed across lawmaker desks.

With the April 1 deadline looming, lawmakers were expected to cast their votes within hours on legislation that will undoubtedly transform the private sector.

Bills ordinarily require three days of debate, a requirement embedded in the state constitution.

But a mechanism called the message of necessity allows the governor to force immediate votes on legislation.

That’s what happened last week… and what has happened each year for the past four years.

While vital to the sound operation of our state, passing an on-time budget doesn’t really necessitate Cuomo waving his magic wand — or in this case, pen — invoking his special powers.

Government watchdog groups have described the practice of prioritizing timeliness over policy details as “political theater.”

Assemblyman Dan Stec (R-114th-Queensbury) has also pointed out the

folly of shoving policy through, a process he said keeps pending legislation shielded from lawmakers, the public and the press alike.

We agree.

This isn’t the first time the governor has evoked this executive perk.

You might recall the SAFE Act, the gun control legislation the governor pushed through within weeks of a deadly 2012 mass shooting.

Lawmakers never had a chance. Three years later, details on the controversial policy continue to trickle out.

Gov. Cuomo deserves respect for righting a budget process that has historically been dysfunctional. And it should be noted that his predecessors have used the device far more than he has.

But we also think sweeping changes in state policy, especially when they’re hammered out by three men in a room, is problematic. Perhaps it doesn’t rise to the occasion of mustache-twirling villainy, but certainly is opaque and questionable — especially considering the fetid gutter that constitutes Albany politics.

The New Yorkers who have repeatedly raised concerns about these policies, which are now law, deserve better.

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.

Willsboro keeps annual drama show alive with ‘Proof’ Cast of four bands together to save show

By Keith Lobdell

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WILLSBORO — A cast of four will take to the stage in the Willsboro Central School auditorium next weekend, keeping the annual spring performance alive.

Seniors Taressa Lacey and Connor Sheehan, along with junior Max Longware and freshman Ellie Vanderhoof, will star in “Proof,” April 14-17, with 7 p.m. performance Thursday, Friday and Saturday and a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday.

Admission for the performance will be $6.

Advisor Derrick Hopkins said the four thespians were the members who remained after they decided to not move forward with a production of “The Addam’s Family.”

“The students had a lot of conflicts this year,” Hopkins said. “We had a meeting about the musical and a lot of the kids said they were just too busy to commit, and I respect them for stepping up and realizing it was not working given the time and their schedules. This small group said they still wanted to do something, so we talked about the idea of doing a very small play with 2-3 roles.”

Hopkins said within a day, they found their new production and had the cast in place. Since then, he said things have come together well.

“I am really happy we have the chance to do one more show,” said Lacey, who has been involved in 11 drama club productions. “It is definitely a bit-

The cast and crew of the Willsboro Central School Drama Club production includes, back from left, Erinn Walker, Jenna Ford, Makayla Anson, front from left, Ellie Vanderhoof, Max Longware, Taressa Lacey and Connor Sheehan.

tersweet year for me because this is the last high school show. All of these have allowed me to express all different parts of me to the community.

Theater has made me who I am. It feels like it is the closing of a chapter in my life.”

“It’s great to be part of this show,” said Sheehan, who enters his 14th production. “I hope to keep acting and I will be doing a show with Mr. Hopkins over the summer.”

“It’s nice to be part of this smaller group,” Longware said. “Everyone is so focused on their parts and the play.”

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Vanderhoof was the final piece to the dramatic puzzle, stepping in for Payton Gough, who is recovering from knee surgery.

“At first it was very nerve-wracking because I had not been in a play for three years,” Vanderhoof said. “Then, having only four people made me really nervous. Once I started, though, I really got to be friends with the cast and they have all made it a lot easier on me.”

Members of the crew include Erinn Walker as stage manager, with assistants Makayla Anson and Jenna Ford.

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LETTERS

Sign petition to protect our borders

To the Editor: I am writing out of concern that America must be restored. It developed the strongest civilization in history, but is approaching collapse from diversity, migrants and outsourcing.

The methods keeping it strong have been lost.

Most migrants want free aid and state desire, even duty, to build their ways in America despite having a responsibility to assimilate. Most consider kids a method to gain aid, overwhelm America, and insert their ways.

Cities resemble foreign nations with 172 different cultures and languages.

Unlawful migrants cost $6.3 trillion yearly.

History has proved all nations that did not enforce assimilation, accommodated minorities and turned diverse or multicultural taking infinite migrants who wanted their ways from anywhere have collapsed.

Outsourcing is ruining America by surrendering jobs. It destroyed 3.2 million in 2001 alone.

It is time to revive America using power of numbers on petitions.

I ask all citizens to help. I and a colleague have built many petitions like: Ban entry into America and close the borders to stop illegal immigration and, reverse and outlaw all American outsourcing, to recover jobs.

Please sign and spread each petition by Facebook, MySpace and Twitter.

They are available on the petition2congress website and ALPHA00102 YouTube/Dailymotion pages.

Working together, We The People can revive the founding principles America was built on. This will restore U.S. greatness and the freedoms and happiness that we all enjoy.

Kyle J. Henrichs Anaconda, MT

Never Trump

To the Editor: I spent 24 years of service to our country in the USAF. I served for myself, family, and fellow Americans to keep the barbarians at the gates; protecting our freedoms of speech, religion, the press and the pursuit of happiness.

Today, I am exercising freedom of speech to declare to my fellow Republicans that I cannot support Mr. Donald Trump to represent our party in the coming race for president.

My greatest political disappointment was the defeat of Sen. John McCain in the 2008 Presidential election. I was also very disappointed more recently when Mr. Trump disregarded Sen. McCain’s service by implying that he was not a war hero because he was captured by the North Vietnamese.

I realized that Mr. Trump, a man who has not served his country in any way, had no idea of how difficult it must have been during five years of captivity for Sen. McCain to remain a strong patriot who inspired the other captives.

Now that Mr. Trump has talked about leaving NATO and possibly allowing Japan, South Korea, and others to have nuclear weapons, I realize that he also has no idea about how to defend our country.

But it also really bothers me that he has a lack of respect and common courtesy for those who dare to disagree with him. I guess freedom of speech is not a high priority for him, unless of course it is his speech.

For me, our freedoms guaranteed under the Constitution and Bill of Rights are the most precious gift our founding fathers gave to us. Therefore if you choose to use your freedom to vote for Mr. Trump, I respect your right to do so, even if I disagree with you.

But I ask you, would Mr. Trump respect your exercise of such freedom if you did not support him? Or would you be just another person to disparage, call names, and crudely verbally attack, like Senator Rubio, former Governor Jeb Bush, Senator Cruz and so many women that I have lost count.

Exercise your right to vote as I will; but I will never vote for Mr. Trump, even if it means another Democrat in the White House.

Yes, I believe they will preserve our freedoms better than Mr. Trump will.

Joseph D. Dumoulin Lt. Col., USAF, Retired Jay

Thank you from the WPTSO

To the Editor: The Westport Parent Teacher Student Organization (WPTSO) would like to thank the entire community and businesses for supporting, participating and volunteering in our recent fundraising efforts: the Book Fair, the Fly Like an Eagle Fun Run, the Dance Party and most recently, the Volleyball Tournament.

All the funds raised from these events go directly to support and nourish all aspects of the educational and social environment at Westport Central School.

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Fear of violent refugees “unrealistic”

To the Editor: Regarding Bill Bendel’s letter, “Taking in refugees: Politically correct or just naive?”

Bill Bendel’s criticism of the Sun Community News Editorial Board’s editorial (“Taking in refugees will be good for the Adirondack Park”) is so far removed from reality, it would be more appropriate for The Onion.

In fact, his allegation about Dearborn, Michigan adopting Sharia law was lifted from the National Report, which prides itself on its outrageous fictional satire. I live in Old Forge and run a business here, and your editorial is spot-on.

Mr. Bendel, if you really believe everything you wrote, I’ve got a bridge in Brooklyn that I’d like to sell to you-cheap!

While Al Baker’s similarly-critical letter is at least more based in reality,

he overstates, by a tremendous margin, the actual threat from foreign-born terrorists to American civilians.

If you look back over the past decade, the odds of being killed here by a foreign-born terrorist is significantly less than being shot and killed by a toddler, and would not come close to being among the top 500 causes of death in this country.

That threat has been hyped by our government-military-industrial-security complex, so it isn’t surprising that so many people, like Mr. Baker, have this unrealistic fear.

But there are thousands of things that Americans could do to make themselves safer in far more effective ways than blocking refugees from coming here.

It has been pointed out that there has been only one period in American history when undocumented immigrants posed a real threat to Americans who were already here, and that was when the original settlers came here from Europe!

Ray Smith Old Forge

Keep the arts alive!

To the Editor: I am the Arts Grant Coordinator for the Adirondack Quad-County Decentralization Grant Program administered by the Arts Center in Blue Mountain Lake and made possible through the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

I want to thank all of the organizations and artists who applied for the 2016 Decentralization Grant from Essex County. The Arts Center was able to award over $28,000 to 14 projects in Essex County for this granting cycle.

For a full list of the projects awarded, please visit our website at adirondackarts.org.

Please feel free to email me any time throughout the year with questions about fundable projects or for more information on the granting process at kathy@adirondackarts.org.

I’d also like to thank the Essex County Board of Supervisors for allowing me to acknowledge the program and recipients at a recent board meeting in Elizabethtown.

I’m looking forward to working with you all again on 2017 arts projects.

Keep the arts alive!

Kathleen Recchia DEC Grant Coordinator

Community theatre depends on community support

To the Editor: We at the Our Town Theatre Group would like to thank Sun Community News, the Lower Adirondack Region Arts Council, the New York State Council on the Arts and Basil and Wicks, as well as all of our generous contributors and community business sponsors and supporters for making “Morning’s at Seven,” our first production of Our Town Theatre Group’s 20th Season, such a great success!

Community theatre depends on its community for survival and we’ve been very fortunate in having the help and support of so many wonderful people.

Mary Anne Gruen Our Town Theatre Group

Elizabethtown voters lack privacy

To the Editor: On Election Day, residents of Elizabethtown do not have privacy when filling out their ballots. The privacy of the voting booth, which voters in other towns have, is not available to voters in Elizabethtown, the County Seat.

Elizabethtown citizens vote in the town hall meeting room, which is too small to hold the standard, curtained voting booths. These curtained booths offer both privacy and prevent voters from being distracted by lines of people at the inspector’s tables.

Instead, in Elizabethtown, there are two small tables, side by side, near the back door. As people fill out their ballots, the public enters and exits through the door. Low plastic walls (chest high) on three sides separate these two polling spaces.

When a voter finishes filling in the ballot at one table, they must walk behind the voter who is still filling out their ballot at the next table. Ballots being filled out are visible to other people.

In addition, the low partitions expose the person voting to the line of people waiting to sign in. This voting in an open room, without privacy curtains, can make a voter feel conspicuous, rushed and distracted by others who are talking to the inspectors, and friends.

All voters should be able to vote behind a privacy curtain. 800 people are registered to vote in Elizabethtown, and over 500 show up regularly to cast their ballots. The lack of space and the resulting lack of privacy make it imperative that the Board of Elections relocate the voting place to a larger location in Elizabethtown.

There are other places in Elizabethtown big enough to accommodate the curtained voting booths.

Two possible locations are the Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School or the Elizabethtown Fire Hall. A public school is used in Ticonderoga and a fire hall is used Crown Point, so there should be no problem moving the polling place to one of these larger locations for the up coming elections.

If you want the same privacy, which is provided to other voters in other towns, call the Board of Elections at 873-3476 or 873-3478 and let them know how you feel.

Harry Gough Elizabethtown

COMMENTARY

Little Bits Kaye’s 90th birthday Gordie Little

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or our family, April 14 will be tantamount to all the holidays together.

Catherine M. Little will celebrate her 90th birthday with family and friends at our house. I call her Catherine the great. She is my wife.

If you’re a regular reader of this column, you know about Kaye, born in a massive April snowstorm on property that is now Camp Jericho off the Rand Hill Road. I have always had the highest regard for the distaff side and I suppose it began with my mother who read the Holy Bible and the Reader’s Digest to me before I was weaned.

Genesis, Chapter 1, verse 3: “And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.” My mother said “light” was my first word. I have embraced a brilliant portion of the light for the past 42 years since Kaye and I were married in the Old Base Chapel.

Most of you know her as the source of my strength. She accepted me into her arms and we melded our families into what I have referred to as a winning combination involving 13 children. We now celebrate 20 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren.

She takes little credit, but I sing her praises at every opportunity.

She has always been by my side in ways you might not know. She laid out my clothes each day when I worked on the radio. White shirt, necktie, sport coat, matching trousers and socks. They were all lined up on the bed every morning. She took pride in presenting me to the public on a pedestal that I didn’t always deserve.

When I began writing seriously, she critiqued every word and still does. She shuns the spotlight, while herself offering a bright source of my light.

Having been raised in a preacher’s home, I gained an early appreciation for the Holy Bible and grew up with the King James version.

Case in point? A passage in Proverbs that epitomizes the old saying, “A good woman is hard to find.” King James translated it as, “Who can find a virtuous woman?

For her price is far above rubies.”

A modern version reads, “A good woman is hard to find, and worth far more than diamonds.”

Today, I opened a Holy Bible given to me by my late father with his hand-written message inside: “Gordon, I couldn’t face up to life without the words of this book— read it carefully and prayerfully— Dad.” Yes, I have sung the “Hymn to a Good Wife” over and over and have embraced the modern translation that says, “Her husband trusts her without reserve, and never has reason to regret it. Never spiteful, she treats him generously all her life long.” I especially love the end: “The woman to be admired and praised is the woman who lives in the Fear-of-God. Give her everything she deserves!

Festoon her life with praises!”

I can’t think of a better way than to say it right here: Happy birthday, my darling and thank you for saving me from certain degradation.

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

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PROOF@ WILLSBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL. Fri. & Sat.: 7:00 pm Sunday: 2:00 pm

APR.

15 Fri.

APR.

17 Sun.

On the eve of her 25th birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician.

Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions. $6 admission.

Details: Derrick Hopkins dhopkins@willsborocs.org.

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ZEUS ON THE LOOSE@CHAZY CENTRAL RURAL SCHOOL. Saturday: 7:00 pm Sunday: 2:00 pm

APR.

16 Sat.

AND

APR.

17 Sun.

Enjoy “make your own” sundaes with gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus, compliments of Stewarts. Prometheus disappears from his torture rock & Zeus goes missing! Lots of zany Greek fun happens. All proceeds benefit the Senior trip, Class Day & graduation for class of 2016. Cost: $5 each, $15 per family. 86479

APR. BOB DYLAN 75TH 16 Sat. BIRTHDAY BASH@ WHALLONSBURG GRANGE HALL.

Saturday: 5:00 pm

Support Reber Rock Farm who lost the barn, tools, equipment, hat & animals in a February fire. Farm Fresh Dinner (vegetarian option available ) $10, $5 children under 12. Music of Bob Dylan with Alice’s Fault, The Wannabes, and Ploughman’s Lunch.

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CLASS OF 2018 APR. DODGEBALL 08 TOURNAMENT Fri. @WESTPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL. Friday: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm & 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Come play in an epic dodgeball tournament.

Grades 5-7 will play against each other at 3:30 and grades 8-12 will play at 5:00. Adults are welcome to play with the high school teams.

Winners will receive ice cream sundaes following the championship games. Teams: 3 boys & 3 girls. $5 per player. Concessions and refreshments sold. Spread the word!

Details & sign-up: email Mrs. Loher at lohere@westportcs.org 86485

ANNIE@ WESTPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL. Friday: 7:00 pm Saturday: 2:00 & 7:00 pm

APR.

15 Fri.

AND

APR.

16 Sat.

Westport Drama Club presents Annie! the musical based on Harold Gray’s famous comic strip, Little Orphan Annie. Directed

by Diana McGuigan-George. Cast includes students from grades 5-12. Admission: $7 adult, $5 seniors, Children under 12 free.

Details: 518-962-8244 86475

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Willsboro students make their way to Carnegie stage

By Keith Lobdell

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WILLSBORO — How do you get to Carnegie Hall?

Willsboro senior Connor Sheehan knew.

“When the emcee asked the question, everyone got silent, so I said, ‘practice, practice, practice.’”

That is exactly what members of the Willsboro Central School Chorus did well before they received word they were selected to perform at the New York City staple as part of the National Festival of Choirs.

“We practiced a lot and when we got there, you could tell how much we had practiced compared to some of the other schools who were there,” Olivia Politi said. “It definitely made a difference.”

“The kids did their homework and they knew what it meant to be on that stage,” music teacher Jennifer Moore said. “They knew the names who had performed there and how much of an honor it was.”

“It felt special to be at Carnegie Hall,” Adam Mero said. “You don’t understand the feeling until you have performed there. We had heard about it, but I didn’t really know it until I was on the stage.”

“It was such a prestigious honor of singing on the Carnegie Hall stage,” Sheehan said. “It

was astounding to walk out and see the five stories of balconies there. It humbled me to think we were good enough or honorable enough to be there. You make the best memories in your senior year, and this is one of them.”

“Having this chance was phenomenal — mind blowing,” Politi said. “I never thought I was good enough to be there. When Mrs. Moore told us we were going, I was speechless.”

“When you are a performer, you are used to going on stage, but this just dwarfs anything I have ever been a part of,” Max Longware said.

“Two-thousand people makes the place look empty. It was a great opportunity. Some people wait their entire lives to perform at Carnegie and it is a once in a lifetime experience — I hope it’s not for me.”

“It was all the behind-the-scene stuff that amazed me,” Mat Longware said. “It’s the chance to see everything you have read about or people have told you about.”

Several of the students compared the size of Carnegie to their auditorium, all coming up with the same conclusion.

“It made our auditorium look like a closet,” Mat Longware said.

Moore said the journey to Carnegie Hall started after the group had performed in the High School Gospel Choir Festival at Ithaca College.

“When we got back, I found the information on my desk from a former clinician at the festival to join this event,” Moore said. “They were looking for schools they knew liked to travel and would be prepared. We sent in an audition tape and waited until about a week before we were supposed to go down to New York City to hear we had been accepted.”

The Willsboro students joined with students from Lovitt, Kansas, and Atlanta, Georgia, as part of the high school choir, one of four different choral ensembles at the event.

“We were the first group up, so we were able to go into the audience and watch the rest of the show,” Moore said. “It really gave the kids a perspective from both sides of the stage.”

The school paid for the student fees, while

the group also fundraised for the trip. For housing, they were the house guests of Peter and Patti Payne, Willsboro natives who have a house in the city.

“It made the experience better having a house to live in while we were there,” Mero said.

“The kids were able to absorb the entire experience,” Moore said.

Pictured above: Willsboro Central School chorus students had the chance to take to the stage at Carnegie Hall as part of the National Festival of Choirs in New York City. Pictured overlooking the Carnegie stage are, from left, Mat Longware, Adam Mero, Max Longware, Connor Sheehan, Olivia Politi and Aliceson Drollette.

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Local school officials see pros and cons in state budget plan Axing of Gap Elimination Adjustment welcome, say officials, but problems remain in school aid formula

By Pete DeMola

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ELIZABETHTOWN — Area public school officials have offered a mixed verdict on the state budget.

Districts are slated to receive $24.8 billion as part of the 2016-17 spending plan, which was finalized last week. The 6.5 percent increase over last year is the “largest single investment in education in the history of the state of New York, period,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.

The controversial reduction known as the Gap Elimination Adjustment will be eliminated within one year.

Local districts have been complaining about the policy for years, arguing it has deprived them of much-needed state funds necessary to maintain programs and services.

But now that the policy has been given the deathblow — about $434 million was withheld from public schools since 2010 — local districts say it may be too little, too late.

“Westport was hopeful about the budget,” said Westport Central Superintendent Cynthia Ford-Johnston, “but the reality was not so promising.”

In the end, the district is expected to see only a reinstate-

ment of some of its GEA — a total increase over the executive budget of $3,033.

Ford-Johnston said the number is insufficient to support the district’s needs. As such, the district is looking at a “substantial gap” between expenses and revenue.

Au Sable Valley Central is slated to receive $41,191, a figure Superintendent Paul Savage called “relatively small.”

With the increase in foundation aid, the district will see an overall aid increase of 2.8 percent.

While district officials are pleased with the GEA restoration and slight bump in aid, said Savage, they were disappointed that districts with little GEA money remaining received a much smaller increase in overall aid.

“We do appreciate our local legislators listening to our concerns and for lobbying and ultimately increasing the amount of aid proposed by the governor,” Savage said. “Moving forward, there is much work that is needed to be done to ensure an equitable and fair aid formula for all school districts.”

Keene Central Superintendent Daniel Mayberry said while the district will be able to continue offering current programs and services for next year, there is no extra room for growth.

Willsboro Central faces a similar situation.

“We expect to maintain all our services, program and staff in the 2016-17 budget,” said Superintendent Stephen Broadwell.

Elizabethtown-Lewis Central will see a total aid increase of 5.8 percent once building aid is subtracted, or about $65,000.

But increases to state-based aid are often a mask, said Superintendent Scott Osborne, because districts, including ELCS, often spend more than they generate in revenues.

The restored GEA funds will be used to reduce some of the district’s $154,000 budget gap, Osborne said.

The superintendent said while he was pleased that school aid was up more than overall spending at the state level, he was wary that this might not be a sustainable practice.

“It’s a good budget, but we want to be cautious,” Osborne said.

Westport Central officials will continue to work on their budget plan this week.

Under consideration, said Ford-Johnston, is using fund balance to make up the gap, adjusting spending through attrition or program cuts or a combination of the two.

In addition to the traditional aid, the $147 billion state budget plan allocates $100 million to transform failing schools to community schools and maintains $340 million in annual funding for the statewide universal full-day pre-k program.

Savage said he was disappointed that AVCS didn’t make the cut for pre-k funding.

“That is discouraging because universal pre-k is an important and valuable program for our children and should be available in all school districts,” Savage said. “We certainly hope that will be the case in the near future.”

Voters will head to the polls to approve spending plans on May 17.

raised $1,100 from this event and hope to exceed that amount this year.

Leashed pets will be allowed to participate (for free) in the walk, Fleming said.

Other animals are also welcome as long as they are leashed.

“The whole goal should be to get people out to walk,” said Luis Garnica, a track coach. He also said if the animals are itching to

run with their owners, that’s fine too.

Running awards will be presented to top finishers. Water, fruit and snacks will be available to runners and walkers.

Fleming said the event is always a good time and will go on regardless of the weather.

“Rain or shine,” he said. “But it’s gonna shine!”

Any questions, email dfleming@moriahk12.org.

MCTA to host 5k, proceeds to benefit Moriah scholarship fund

By Mikaela Foster

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PORT HENRY — Runners and walkers take your marks, get set: It’s time for a 5K. Moriah Central School Teachers’ Association (MCTA) is sponsoring a 5K Walk/Run Event, Saturday April 16.

Registration begins at 8 a.m. in the Moriah Central School parking lot, the day of the race.

Registration fee is $15.

The run is a scheduled event, whereas the walk is a “fun” event during which participants can choose to complete any distance up to a 5K. Both will start and finish at MCS and are slated to kick off at 9 a.m.

All proceeds benefit the MCTA Scholarship Fund for MCS graduating seniors who are chosen through a written application process.

Dean Fleming, the chairman of the scholarship committee, said they usually give $2,000$2,500 in scholarships. The most prestigious scholarship given to the top candidate is the Ronald Fitzgerald Scholarship.

Fleming said last year they

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2016 Valley News Spring Sports Preview

Keene Beavers Beavers prepare for 2016 season

By Keith Lobdell

14

Noah Haverlick

C, INF, OF 10

16

Azriel Finsterer

INF, OF

10

17

Brian DeWalt

OF

10

KEENE VALLEY — The Keene varsity baseball team will hope to improve steadily throughout the season as they set their sites on sectionals.

“Our goal is to continue to improve and make a run in sectional play,” head coach Matt Mills said. “We are a young team loaded with sophomores. I will be looking for junior Ethan Giglinto and sophomore Damian Brown to lead our team on the mound and get quality innings out of them. I’m hoping sophomore Lucas Isham will lead our team like he did last year at the plate and looking forward to having freshman Kaleb Cook come in and help make a difference at 3B and at the plate.”

18

Patrick Thompson

OF

10

20

Tom Palen

INF

10

21

Damian Brown

P, INF

10

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Beavers baseball No.

Player

Pos.

Grade

5

Cougar Smith

UTIL

12

12

Caden Belisle

OF, P

12

8

Rory Riggins

OF

11

9

Ethan Giglinto

P, INF

11

6

Lucas Isham

INF, P, C 10

7

Antonio Finsterer

OF

10

24

Miles Warner

OF, P

10

15

Kaleb Cook

INF

9

Coach: Matt Mills

Baseball schedule

Monday, April 11...at Griffins, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 15...vs Griffins, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 19...at Johnsburg, in Cooperstown, 1:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 20... vs Indian Lake/Long Lake, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 21...at Crown Point, 4:30 p.m.

Monday, May 2...vs Crown Point, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 4...vs Chazy, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, May 6...at Chazy, 4:30 p.m.

Monday, May 9...at Wells, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 11...at Minerva/Newcomb, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, May 13...vs Johnsburg, 4:30 p.m.

Bombers, Beavers join on softball field in 2016

By Keith Lobdell

Loucie Nhu Doan

5

11

Marta Padura

15

11

Irene Quesada

1

11

LAKE PLACID — The defending Section VII/Class D champion is getting some help this season to defend its crown.

The Lake Placid varsity softball team is joining forces with the Keene squad, offering several players who have sectional finals experience twice in 2015-16 (soccer and basketball).

“We are all looking forward to this merger,” head coach Donna Moody said. “As a team, our expectations are to be competitive every time we step onto the field, to work hard each day to get better and to put ourselves into a position to compete for the sectional title.”

Bella Reid

13

11

Elaina Smith

10

11

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Lady Blue Bombers softball Player

No.

Grade

Liza Amirault

17

12

Madison Gifford

18

12

Mia Kennedy

14

12

Morgan Meyer

11

12

Maria Paola

7

12

Cameron Shipman

8

12

Grace Sturges

2

12

Ainhoa Irerazal

12

11

Paige Megliore

4

11

Hanna Whitney

9

11

Emily Jesmer

19

10

Elly Smith

6

10

Coach: Donna Moody

Softball schedule

Saturday, April 9... vs AuSable Valley, 11 a.m.

Tuesday, April 12...vs Ticonderoga, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 14... at Northern Adirondack, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 16... at Peru, 11 a.m.

Monday, April 18...vs Saranac Lake, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 20... vs Saranac, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 22...at Plattsburgh High, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 4...vs Northeastern Clinton, 4:30 p.m.

Monday, May 9... at Beekmantown, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 11...at AuSable Valley, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, May 13... at Ticonderoga, 4:30 p.m.

Monday, May 16...vs Northern Adirondack, 4:30 p.m.

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ELCS/Westport Griffins Griffin baseball seeks to be competitive in first season

By Keith Lobdell

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WESTPORT/ELIZABETHTOWN — While they were apart for basketball season, the Griffin Nation will re-unite as they prepare to take the varsity baseball program to the top of the MVAC and Section VII. “Our goal this year is to be fundamentally sound in every aspect of the game of baseball,” head coach Don Markwica said. “We will look to improve ourselves and our team each day and if our pitching performs to expectations, our defense plays to its potential and our offense produces results from our experienced core group of players we should be competitive this season.”

Markwica added the experience the members of his team gained in the fall should help then when it comes to the postseason.

“These boys have had a taste of a deep playoff run to the state championship game in soccer and they bring that desire to the baseball field,” he said. “This team works very hard and has tremendous heart, dedication, and commitment, which are something we hope to build our season and program on.”

The Griffins will be led by eight seniors, most gaining experience last season when the then Polar Bears won three of their final four games, the lone loss coming at the hands of eventual sectional champion Lake Placid.

Markwica said the team will have depth, including on the mound.

“Our pitching staff will have returning starters Dylan Limlaw and Schuyler Kurth along with Eddie Westercamp and newcomers Colden Blades, Trevor Brooks and 8th grader Carter Storey,” he said. “Sam Napper (leg injury in basketball) is progressing nicely and will assume catching duties. Briar Christian will once again guard the hot corner, Wyatt Gough will patrol Center field and returning first team all-star Thomas Mero will anchor our middle infield at second base.”

Markwica is assisted by Chris Markwica and John Doyle.

Anderson Gay

Eagles bring young squad to golf course

By Keith Lobdell

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Griffin baseball Player

No.

Grade

Pos.

Sam Napper

44

12

IF/C/P

Thomas Mero

15

12

IF

Briar Christian

88

12

IF/C

Dylan Limlaw

22

12

OF/P

Trevor Brooks

24

12

OF/IF/C

Colden Blades

00

12

IF/P

Koby Rider

21

12

IF/OF

Rylan Hance

4

12

OF

Schuylar Kurth

34

11

IF/P

Wyatt Gough

10

11

OF

Eddie Westercamp

2

11

OF/IF/P

Sam Staats

11

OF

Carter Smith

42

10

OF/C/P

Mike Dedam

8

10

IF/C/P

Trey McLean

5

10

OF

Brock Reynolds

9

OF

Carter Storey

8

IF/P

10

Coach: Don Markwica

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Not just new to the program, new to the sport as well.

“We have a few experienced golfers on the team,” Rascoe said. “We have seven young players and five players who have never played the game before. The team is working hard at the mechanics of the swing and as soon as we can stay outside for practice we will see the payoff when we get to the range.”

The team will be led by senior Anderson Gay.

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“Anderson Gay is looking to improve this year and make a solid run at sectionals

and I am hoping some others may want to take a shot at them also,” Rascoe said. “The only sure thing is Anderson is my number one player. My lineup is not set as I have not been able to see them play the game.”

With youth, Rascoe said the team is eager to get into the league season as they will play a number of matches against the only two other MVAC golf teams, Crown Point and Willsboro.

“The kids seem okay with that and are just looking for the good weather and getting out on the courses,” Rascoe said.

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ELCS/Westport Griffins Lady Griffins ready for opening season together

By Keith Lobdell

keith@suncommunitynews.com

ELIZABETHTOWN — In a year of firsts for the newly-minted Griffin Nation, student-athletes from Westport and Elizabethtown will again join to form the Lady Griffin varsity softball team, which will be led by coach Jim Monty.

“I’m very excited for the first year of Griffin softball, as we have merged,” Monty said. I have a roster of 17 and we are very young with nine sophomores and a freshman.”

Monty said the team will be led by a duo of seniors in Emma Disogra and Sarina Westerkamp, who will be a key member of the Griffins when she steps into the pitching circle.

“I have six young ladies willing to take the mound, led by Sarina WesterKamp and Alex Simard,” Monty said. “Renee Reynolds and Jazmin Wright could also see time on the hill. We are blessed with an abundance of speed and will be running every chance we get.”

Monty said he is also expecting big seasons from Hannah Schwoebel, Britney Mitchell and Lizzie Stephens.

“We have depth this year, which might make my job tough, but in a great way,” Monty said. “I look for freshman Kaeli Brack, Sophmore Faith Bona and senior Abbigale Cassavaugh to contribute off the bench, along with Kaitlin Lindsay, Sarah Schmolz, Montana Colegrove and Jeannette Staats.”

Through the preseason, Monty, who is assisted by

Jeff and Carol Schwoebel, likes what he sees.

“The coaches and I are pleased with what we have seen and it will be tough picking out our starting nine,” he said. “So far we have had some great practices with a lot of enthusiasm, energy and competition.”

Lady Griffins softball Player

Pos.

Jazmin Wright

Grade

OF

12

Sarina WesterKamp

P, Inf.

12

Emma Disogra

C, Inf.

12

Renee Reynolds

P, Inf., OF

12

Abbigale Cassavaugh

OF

12

Alexandra Simard

P, Inf.

11

Montana Colegrove

1B, OF

Hannah Schwoebel

SS, 3B, C

10

Lizzie Stephens

3B, 2B, SS

10

Britney Mitchell

1B, C

10

Abby Mero

2B, 3B, OF.

10

Kaitlyn Lindsay

2B, OF

10

Jeannette Staats

Of.

10

Faith Bona

Inf., OF

Inf., OF

Sarah Schmolz

11

10 10

Kristina Spear

Of.

10

Kaeli Brack

C, P, OF

9

Coach: Jim Monty

Hannah Schwoebel

Emus will have youthful legs for 2016 track and field season

By Keith Lobdell

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PORT HENRY — The unified track team of Elizabethtown/Lewis, Keene, Moriah and Westport is ready to take to the track and turf again this season with a core of younger talent.

“Our EKMW Track Team Goals are simply to improve each week,” head coach Luis Garnica said. “A number of events will have younger underclassmen in the lineup that are just getting their first taste of track. We will work a lot on fundamentals and encourage athletes to put in work to improve their own personal bests.”

Garnica said the younger athletes will have the fortune of learning from some very decorated seniors, including league and sectional standout Jonathon Gay. “We will be leaning on our Senior athletes for leadership,” Garnica said.

“We hope they have a memorable season and look forward to following their success as they pursue other interests in college and beyond.”

Joining Gay as part of the Emu’s core (Garnica calls them his, “rockstars,” are Myra Adams, Jarron Boyle, Amanda Bruha, Alice Cochran and Jordan Speshock.

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Emu track and field Joseph Wilson Noah Fine

Logan Vanburen Jason Zerbe Coach: Luis Garnica

Rishabh Bisht Jeremiah Johnson Dennis McLean

Lady Emu track and field Amanda Bruha

Coby Shaefer

Maeve Brammer

Keegan Sewell

Jada Bujold

Cameron Costello

Corrie Anne Stoner

Jonathon Gay

Lura Johnson

Tommy Maron

Amanda Hinge

Jeremy Rossi

Maggie Ploufe

Kaiden Sears

Annette Stephens

Hudson Stephens

Juliette Baker

Isaiah Blaise

Emily Defelice

Frank Boyd

Alley Harris

Jarron Boyle

McKenna Harris

Isaac Defelice

Cassidy Rushby

Matt Diehl

Sarah Snyder

Luki Freeman

Jordan Speshock

Denali Garnica

Makayla Stockwell

Tyre Hayes

Alexis Urban

Nick Manfred

Stephania Zelinski

Luis Medina

Myra Adams

Braden Swan

Tess Andrade

Myles Madill

Emma DeMuro

Landon Peters

Sierra Jacques

Noah Richards

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Mike Rollins

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Youth movement for Patriots track and field

By Keith Lobdell

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Sydney Snow

Experienced infield to lead Lady Patriots

By Keith Lobdell

keith@suncommunitynews.com

CLINTONVILLE — The AuSable Valley varsity softball team will rely on experience around the diamond to stay competitive in the CVAC and Section VII. “We expect to be competitive in the league this year,” head coach Marty Snow said. “I have been pleased with our hitting and fielding in practice and believe we will have a solid batting line up. The team returns our infield with Sydney Snow first, Brianna Savage second, Vanessa Garrow at shortstop and Kourtney Keenan third.”

Snow said Keenan and Garrow will be sharing pitching duties with Hannah Rondeau filling in their positions. He added the roster will be filled out by Kendra Christensen at catcher and a combination of Marquelle Emrick, Karissa Stevens, Jerrica Rock and Dru Gravelle in the outfield.

The team also plans to be strong offensively.

“We are returning several of our top hitters from last year and the new girls are showing that they capable of being strong hitters,” Snow said. “We will need to cut down on fielding errors this year. We lost a great pitcher and catcher team to graduation but the chemistry with Kendra and the pitchers has been good. The 10 girls we have are all solid players who can play any position I put them in. They all have great attitudes.”

Lady Patriots softball Player

CLINTONVILLE — The AuSable Valley varsity boy’s track and field team will rely on experience from its underclassmen to compete in the CVAC season.

“With very few returning seniors, leadership will fall to sophomore Zach Lawrence, junior Sky Hanf and sophomore Desmond Fout,” head coach Heith ford said. “They will have to be the spine as the goals this year will be steady improvement one meet at a time.”

Ford said the group is full of potential with the younger athletes.

“We have a lot of young talented runners, jumpers and throwers, we need to keep our nose to the grind stone and continue to learn daily,” Ford said. “Our distance team will include cross-country athletes Zach Lawrence, Troy Straight, Randy Brooks, Matthew Russom, Dylan Trombley, Alex Wilson, Ridell Kichner and Tomas Ford. Sprints will hold Payson Baer, Riley Smith, Joseph Forker, Michael Guynup, Wyatt Hackett, Sean Perkins and Taylor Whitcomb. The middle distance runners will be Brandon Ano, Jacub Baer, Chase Carter, Tyler Light, Killian Croghan, David Vicaro and Christopher Yaeger. The weight men will be Desmond Fout, Sky Hanf, Jacob Clarkin and Tristan Trombley.”

Ford said the team will also welcome a student from a neighboring district to the roster.

“Our team will host a lone athlete from Wilsboro High School, who will be a jack-of-all-trades, Nate Yaeger,” he said.

Patriots track and field Player

Grade

Brandon Ano

12

Chase Carter

12

Payson Baer

12

Randy Brooks

11

Joseph Forker

11

Michael Guynup

11

Sky Hanf

11

Ridall Kirchner

11

Sean Perkins

11

Troy Straight

11

Dylan Trombley

11

Tristan Trombley

11

Pos.

Grade

Alex Wilson

11

Sydney Snow 1B

12

Christopher Yaeger

11

Briana Savage 2B

12

Nate Yaeger

11

Vanessa Garrow SS/P

12

Jacub Baer

10

Marquelle Emrick OF

12

Jacob Clarkin

10

Kourtney Keenan 3B/P 11

Desmond Fout

10

Karissa Stevens OF

11

Zachary Lawrence

10

Kendra Christensen C

11

Tyler Light

10

Jerrica Rock

11

Matthew Russom

10

Hannah Rondeau SS/3B 10

Riley Smith

10

Dru Gravelle

Taylor Whitcomb

10

Killian Croghan

9

David Vicaro

9

Tomas Ford

8

Wyatt Hackett

8

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Coach: Marty Snow

10

Coach: Heith Ford

Joel Martineau

Brandon Snow

Pitching key for Patriots entering new season

By Keith Lobdell

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Au SABLE FORKS — The AuSable Valley varsity baseball program is preparing for the 2016 season hoping this will be the year they get back into the thick of the Division II and Class C races.

“I think we should be very competitive,” head coach Randy Douglas said. “Over the last five years we have had some real quality players on our roster but not just a complete team to be able to be competitive day in and day out. This year I believe we should be very strong at all positions it just depends on how well our pitching can hold up.”

Douglas feels the squad will be deep this year, saying he has only decided on four starters.

“We should have exceptional substitution options,” he said.

“Our teams strength is that we have a great group of athletes and they all seem to get along well. We are returning some quality players that have adjusted very well to the varsity level including returning players/starters Brandon Snow, Trent Bordeau, Jimmy Carter and all-star Ali Sikandar. Dylan Murphy and Wyatt Peck both saw some spot starts last year and hopefully can continue to gain confidence during the preseason to help us throughout the season.”

Douglas said the returning players will be joined by a solid core of new players at the varsity level.

“We have a pretty talented group of kids that are moving up from last years JV team,” he said. “However making the adjustment to the stronger, faster, more experienced pitching could prove to be a challenge.”

Douglas is assisted by JV coach Chris “Chip” LaMountain.

Patriots baseball Player

No.

Grade

Dylan Murphy

14

12

Ali Sikandar

2

12

Ryan Agoney

8

11

Trent Bordeau

13

11

Jimmy Carter

10

11

Will Coats

12

11

Jared Estes

4

11

Aaron O’Neill

15

11

Wyatt Peck

5

11

Eric Pothast

3

11

Landon Shay

1

11

Brandon Snow

24

11

Dalton McDonald

18

10

Connor Devins

6

9

Coach: Randy Douglas

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Willsboro Warriors Lady Warriors have wellrounded squad entering season

By Keith Lobdell

“We should have decent speed on the bases to go with decent batting,” he said.

WILLSBORO — Lady Warriors varsity softball coach David Lee feels his team will have what it takes to keep up with the top teams in the MVAC and Class D in 2016.

Lee said his team will have a strong battery, with Rylee Pierson in the pitching circle and Darrien Sweatt catching, two of three returning players to the team along with Kaitlyn Shaw.

Taylor Bigelow will be a strength defensively in the infield, while Lee said the Warriors’ calling card will still be the same on the base paths.

Lady Warriors softball

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Rylee Pierson Darrien Sweatt Kaitlin Shaw Taylor Bigelow Trina Bigelow Savannah Bronson Haylee Vanderpool Devi Lee Bailee Pulsifer Taylor Gohlke Coach: David Lee

Warrior golfers seek league title

By Keith Lobdell

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WILLSBORO — The Willsboro varsity golf team is going to see a lot of their counterparts in Westport and Crown Point this year.

Only three schools were able to field a golf team for the Mountain and Valley Athletic Conference in 2016, meaning everyone will see a lot of each other.

Coach John Oliver believes his team has the chance to be in the top third.

“With some of the teams in MVAC not fielding a team this year it is wide open for any of the teams to do well,” Oliver said.

“Willsboro should be in the mix, but we feel that Westport is going to be strong this year.”

Oliver said the team will have to continue to work to shave a many strokes as they can off their scores.

“As a group our players are going to have to play well,” he said. “We will be starting some younger or less experienced players this year so their performance is important. As always, the players love the game and enjoy playing it. That is a great strength for us and we hope it pans out.”

Warriors golf Player

Grade

Zach Pierson

12

Connor Sheehan

12

Lucas Cross

12

Paul fine Lease

10

Oliver Lee

9

Trevor Bigelow

9

Ben Jackson

9

Caleb King

8

Jared Ball

8

Coach: John Oliver

Warriors golf Tuesday, May 3...at Crown Point (Westport) Wednesday, May 4...at Westport (Crown Point) Friday, May 6...vs Crown Point (Westport) Monday, May 9...at Westport (Crown Point) Wednesday, May 11...at Crown Point (Westport) Thursday, May 12...vs Westport (Crown Point) Monday, May 16...at Westport (Crown Point) Tuesday, May 17...vs Crown Point (Westport) Thursday, May 19...vs Westport (Crown Point)

Warriors softball Monday, April 11...vs Wells, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 13...at Keene, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 15...vs Chazy, 4:30 p.m.

Monday, April 18...vs Keene, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 20...at Chazy, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 21...vs Minerva/Newcomb, 4:30 p.m.

Monday, May 2...at Griffins, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 4...vs Griffins, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, May 6...vs Crown Point, 4:30 p.m.

Monday, May 9...at Crown Point, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 11...at Johnsburg, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, May 13...vs Schroon, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 14...at Indian Lake/Long Lake

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OBITUARIES

Homer Manley Estus (Junior)

WESTPORT — Homer Manley Estus (Junior), 87, passed away March 10, 2016 at the UVM Health Network Elizabethtown Community Hospital. Homer was born February 23, 1929 in Monkton, Vermont to Homer Oscar and Winnifred (Gifford) Estus.

He worked for over 35 years for the NYS Department of Transportation ending up as maintenance supervisor of Essex County rest areas on the Adirondack Northway. Homer was also a proud member of the Westport Fire Company for 52 years.

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He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Joyce (Keith) Estus and sons Glenn, Lawrence (Larry) and Bruce, all of Westport as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Homer was predeceased by his mother and father and brothers, Arnold, Earl, and Irving “Barney”, as well as sisters, Hilda and Sylvia.

Calling hours were from 2-4 PM Sunday March 13, 2016 at Marvin-Heald Funeral Home, 7521 Court Street, Elizabethtown. A funeral Service was held 11:00 AM Monday March 14, 2016 at Marvin-Heald Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be private in Black River Cemetery in Westport.

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To light a memorial candle or leave an online condolence please visit www.healdfuneralhomeinc.com

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Spaghetti dinner, Chinese auction slated Au SABLE FORKS — The Au Sable Forks Volunteer Fire Department’s Women’s Auxiliary is hosting a spaghetti dinner and Chinese auction Saturday, April 9, at the fire station, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The auction items to choose from include overnight stays locally and in the Saratoga/ Albany area, overnight stay for two at the Akwesasne Resort and Casino, show tickets at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts and The Egg in Albany, a barbecue grill donated by Sears, children and family recreational activities, packages for women, men and children, a variety of gift certificates, granite cutting boards and Adirondack style furniture. A fully stocked “Cooler O’ Cheer” will be raffled off. For more information call Jordan Hart at 534-9702.

Dinner, concert to benefit Reber Rock Farm WHALLONSBURG — The Whallonsburg Grange Hall will host a dinner and concert, with all proceeds going toward the reconstruction of the barn at Reber Rock Farm, the owners of which lost the new barn, calves, laying hens, tools, equipment, hay, and grain in a fire Saturday, Feb. 27.

The benefit will be held Saturday, April 16, with a farm-fresh dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Music celebrating the 75th birthday of Bob Dylan will follow at 7 p.m. The Wannabes, Alice’s Fault, and Ploughman’s Lunch will perform. A pay what you will donation will be accepted for the concert. For more information, visit thegrangehall.info.

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AVCS PREVIEWS

Patriots look to find their Lady Patriots looking Patriots depth, leadership way up the sectional podium for success on the track can go far on the links

By Keith Lobdell

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Lady Patriots tennis Player

Grade

Ashley Guynup

12

Madison Hall

12

Joellen LaDieu

12

Emily McDonald

12

Katherine McDonald

12

Laura Christian

11

Ashley Martin

11

Ryelyn Brown

9

Camryn Lincoln

9

Kaitlyn Rivers

9

Riley Stone

9

Quinn Herringshaw

8

Isabella Perez Emily Tedfrod Emily Wesley

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CLINTONVILLE — The AuSable Valley girls varsity track and field team will return key athletes as they enter the 2016 season.

“We are looking forward to a successful season,” head coach Sean Ganter said. “Our numbers are down a little compared to the past few years but we have some experienced veterans returning along with many newcomers.”

Ganter said the team has strength in several areas of competition and will look to develop their skills throughout the spring.

“We should be strong in the sprints, middle distance and jumps,” he said. “Many athletes are versatile which gives us many options. The development of the newcomers along with the progress made by the distance runners and throwers will play a large role in our competitiveness.”

Ganter said the team will be led by a trio of athletes, one coming off a strong indoor season.

“Brinn Peck, fresh off her highly successful Indoor season in which she qualified for the state meet in the 55 meters and 300 meters, is poised to lead the sprinters and jumpers,” he said. “Hailey Christiansen will be a great asset in the middle distance and relays and Olivia Hetfield will apply her talents to the distance races.”

Au SABLE FORKS — The AuSable Valley varsity golf team has a lot of experience in the bag as it begins the 2016 campaign.

Head coach Chris Dubay will return six seniors to the fairways this season, meaning there is plenty of leadership and knowledge of what it takes in CVAC and sectional play having finished in third place in both league and sectional competition a year ago with an 8-2 record.

“The top three golfers return from last season in Lucas Finnegan, Kyle Hart and state qualifier Nate Devins,” Dubay said. “Noah Martineau, who was in the top six last year and finished the season strong, also returns. Chris Hickey, who has match experience, returns after a one year absence and will also be in the top 6. Ryan Thomas, who was part of the team in middle school, returns to challenge for a starting position.”

Also returning are Cole Baer and Spencer Stafford. Newcomers seeking time in the rotation include Jeff Miller and Zach Zienko, who have looked good early on and will look to compete for a top six spot, according to Dubay.

“The team will look to improve on last year’s record, and take the next step,” Dubay said. “This team is talented enough to compete for the CVAC championship, as well as the sectional title, but they will have to get by defending champ Lake Placid, and always talented Saranac Lake.”

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CLINTONVILLE — AuSable Valley varsity girls tennis coach Jay Hamilton believes this could be a solid season for the Patriots’ program.

“This is the year to become sectional champions, no pressure,” Hamilton said. “I have several seniors that want the same thing, but the most important goal is enjoying a lifelong sport.”

Hamilton feels a strength of the team will come from the younger players.

“We have a handful of modified players that are dedicated and have had a good start to the season,” he said. “We are all looking forward to warm weather and great matches.”

Emily Leclair

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8 7 7 7

Coach: Jay Hamilton

Lady Patriots track and field Player

Grade

Hannah Lawrence

12

Caitlin Bloom

11

Shania Malskis

11

Haley Passino

11

Brinn Peck

11

Lydia Russom

11

Angela Weller

11

Briana Williams

11

Jillian Bacon

10

Hailey Christiansen

10

Paolina Emerson

10

Olivia Hetfield

10

Kimberly McPherson

9

Lynzee Roy

9

Alexis Tefoe

9

Lily Potthast

8

Mckenna Christiansen

7

Patriots golf

Coach: Sean Ganter

At left, AuSable Valley girls varsity track and field thrower Jillian Bacon will be back in the mix in the shot put and discus events in 2016.

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Player

Grade

Nate Devins

12

Lucas Finnegan

12

Noah Martineau

12

Kyle Hart

12

Chris Hickey

12

Cole Baer

12

Ryan Thomas

10

Spencer Stafford

9

Rickey Weerts

8

Drake Dulka

8

Dominick Betters

7

Conor Bushey

7

Seth Bushey

7

Colby Douglas

7

Josh Eaton

7

Suay Lamotte

7

Jeff Miller

7

Dylan Straight

7

Zach Zientko

7

Ryan Hackett

7

Coach: Chris Dubay

SCHEDULES

AVCS Baseball

Monday, April 4...at Northern Adirondack, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 6...vs Moriah, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 8...vs Lake Placid, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 13...vs Ticonderoga, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 15...vs Plattsburgh High, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 19... at Northeastern Clinton, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 21...at Beekmantown, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 23... vs Peru, 11 a.m.

Tuesday, May 3... vs Northern Adirondack, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 5...at Saranac Lake, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 7... at Moriah, 11 a.m.

Tuesday, May 10... vs Saranac, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 12...at Lake Placid, 4:30 p.m.

Monday, May 16...at Ticonderoga, 4:30 p.m.

AVCS golf

Tuesday, April 19...vs Seton Catholic Thursday, April 21...at Saranac Monday, May 2...vs Saranac Lake Wednesday, May 4...vs Moriah Friday, May 6... at Plattsburgh High Wednesday, May 11...at Northeastern Clinton Friday, May 13... vs Ticonderoga Monday, May 16... vs Beekmantown Wednesday, May 18... at Peru Friday, May 20...at Lake Placid

AVCS softball

Tuesday, April 5...vs Northern Adirondack, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 9... at Lake Placid, 11 a.m.

Thursday, April 14... at Ticonderoga, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 16...at Plattsburgh High, 11 a.m.

Monday, April 18...vs Northeastern Clinton, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 20... vs Beekmantown, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 22...at Peru, 4:30 p.m.

Monday, May 2... at Northern Adirondack, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 4...vs Saranac Lake, 4:30 p.m.

Monday, May 9...at Saranac, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 11...vs Lake Placid, 4:30 p.m.

Monday, May 16... vs Ticonderoga, 4:30 p.m.

AVCS girls tennis

Wednesday, April 13...vs Seton Catholic Monday, April 18... vs Peru Wednesday, April 20...at Beekmantown (College Courts) Monday, May 2... at Northern Adirondack Wednesday, May 4... at Northeastern Clinton Monday, May 9...vs Lake Placid Wednesday, May 11...at Plattsburgh High Friday, May 13... vs Saranac

AVCS track and field

Thursday, April 14...at Seton Catholic, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 19...vs EKMW, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 21... vs Plattsburgh High, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 3... at Lake Placid, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 5... at Northeastern Clinton, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 12... at Beekmantown, 4:30 p.m.

Monday, May 16... vs Ticonderoga, 4:30 p.m.

Griffin baseball

Monday, April 11...vs Keene, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, April 13... at Crown Point, 4 p.m.

Friday, April 15...at Keene, 4 p.m.

Monday, April 18...vs Schroon/Bolton, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, April 20...vs Crown Point, 4 p.m.

Thursday, April 21...at Chazy, 4 p.m.

Monday, May 2...BYE Wednesday, May 4...BYE Friday, May 6...at Indian Lake/Long Lake, 4 p.m.

Monday, May 9...vs Chazy, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, May 11...at Wells, 4 p.m.

Friday, May 13...vs Minerva/Newcomb, 4 p.m.

Saturday, May 14...at Johnsburg, 4 p.m.

EKMW track and field

Thursday, April 14...at Lake Placid, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 19...at AuSable Valley, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 21...at Saranac Lake, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 3...vs Ticonderoga (Seton Catholic) at Plattsburgh High , 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 5... at Saranac, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 10...at Seton Catholic, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 12...at Plattsburgh High, 4:30 p.m.

Monday, May 16...BYE

Westport Golf

Tuesday, May 3...at Crown Point (Willsboro) Wednesday, May 4...vs Crown Point (Willsboro) Friday, May 6...at Willsboro (Crown Point) Monday, May 9...vs Willsboro (Crown Point) Wednesday, May 11...at Crown Point (Willsboro) Thursday, May 12...at Willsboro (Crown Point) Monday, May 16...vs Crown Point (Willsboro) Tuesday, May 17...at Willsboro (Crown Point) Thursday, May 19...at Willsboro (Crown Point) — See Griffins softball schedule, page 21

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The 2015/2016 All Valley varsity boys basketball team Starters • Coach: Jamie Douglass Captain

Kobe Parrow AVCS

Lucas Cross Willsboro

Sean Lincoln Willsboro

Nate Manning AVCS

Anderson Gay Westport

16.6 PPG, 11.8 RPG

7.0 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 2.6 SPG

12.2 PPG, 7.4 RPG

9.0 PPG, 6.0 APG, 4.5 RPG

17.5 PPG, 6.0 RPG

Reserves

Joel Martineau AVCS

Alex Knapp AVCS

Joel Morris ELCS

Sam Huttig ELCS

Damian Brown Keene

11.6 PPG

9.2 PPG, 6.9 RPG

9.3 PPG, 3.7 SPG

10.4 PPG, 3.9 RPG

12.0 PPG

Blake Roy LPCS

Mike Rice Saranac Lake

Thomas Mero Westport

Sam Napper Westport

Zach Pierson Willsboro

11.9 PPG, 10.1 RPG

15.7 PPG, 6.9 RPG

6.1 PPG, 5.0 APG, 8.0 RPG

12.6 PPG, 11.0 RPG

9.8 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 2.5 SPG

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Section VII leagues announce end-of-season awards ELIZABETHTOWN — Coaches in the Mountain and Valley Athletic Conference and Champlain Valley Athletic Conference have named their All Star teams for the 2015-16 season.

The CVAC announced three teams for both divisions, while the MVAC did a first and second team for Division I and Division II.

CVAC boys

MVAC girls - Division II

First team

First team

MVP’s: Adam Jaquish and Taylor Slattery, Moriah Coach: Brian Cross, Moriah Kobe Parrow - AuSable Valley Melik McLeod - Northeastern Clinton Stephen Peryea - Northern Adrirondack Josh Juntunen - Northern Adirondack Isaiah Maddix - Peru

MVAC boys - Division I MVP: Anderson Gay, Westport Coach: Jim Spring, Willsboro

Second team

First team

Third team

Second team

Rylee Hollister - Northeastern Clinton Austin Myers - Saranac Mike Rice - Saranac Lake Joel Martineau - AuSable Valley Mitch Senecal - Plattsburgh High

Philip Yang - Seton Catholic Stuart Baird - Lake Placid Blake Roy - Lake Placid Sam Huttig - Elizabethtown-Lewis Zach Pierson - Willsboro

MVAC boys - Division II

MVAC girls - Division I

MVP: Branden Hall, Schroon Lake Coach: Lee Silvernail, Schroon Lake

MVP: Hanna Whitney, Keene Coach: Donna Dixon, Seton Catholic

First team

First team

Ty Berg - Johnsburg Nick Taylor - Wells Uriah Fogle - Schroon Lake Zack Spaulding - Crown Point Mark Cleveland - Johnsburg

Gretchen Zalis - Seton Catholic Elaina Smith - Keene Hannah Schwoebel - Westport Cameron Shipman - Lake Placid Hailey Moore - Seton Catholic

Second team

Second team

Caleb Winter - Minerva/Newcomb Jordan DeZalia - Schroon Lake Stephen Beech - Wells Hunter Pertak - Crown Point Justin Foster - Wells

Isabelle Bureau, Minerva/Newcomb Makayla Denno - Johnsburg Erica Foster - Wells Brittany Foote - Crown Point Hannah Palmer - Crown Point

CVAC girls

Nick Wilson - Beekmantown Bailey Cross - Northern Adirondack Nate Manning - AuSable Valley Evan Graney - Ticonderoga Troy Lawyer - Peru

Thomas Mero - Westport Sam Napper - Westport Kevin Murray - Seton Catholic Joel Morris - Elizabethtown/Lewis Sean Lincoln - Willsboro

MVP: Jordan Bush, Minerva/Newcomb Coach: Chris Gibson, Crown Point

Trina Bigelow - Willsboro Lauren Rossi - Lake Placid Sam Bashaw - Seton Catholic Ellie Storey - Westport Chloe Mitchell - Westport

First team Kenna Guynup - Beekmantown Kayla Carder - Northeastern Clinton Madison McCabe - AuSable Valley Brooke Bjelko - Beekmantown Peyton Sample - Northeastern Clinton

Second team Madison Olcott - Moriah Emma Webster - Saranac Sam Spear - Peru Delaney Hughes - Ticonderoga Shea Frady - Plattsburgh High Sydney Snow - AuSable Valley

Griffins Softball Monday, April 11...vs Keene, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, April 13... at Crown Point, 4 p.m.

Friday, April 15...at Keene, 4 p.m.

Monday, April 18...vs Schroon, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, April 20...vs Crown Point, 4 p.m.

Thursday, April 21...at Chazy, 4 p.m.

Monday, May 2...vs Willsboro, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, May 4...at Willsboro, 4 p.m.

Friday, May 6...at Indian Lake/Long Lake, 4 p.m.

Monday, May 9...vs Chazy, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, May 11...at Wells, 4 p.m.

Friday, May 13...vs Minerva/Newcomb, 4 p.m.

Saturday, May 14...at Johnsburg, 11 a.m.

State champ tops list of local All-State soccer stars Wills, Follmer key parts of PHS title run, Morris key in finals run with Griffins

Trevor Wills, PHS

Noah Mohr, LPCS

Alex Follmer, PHS

Jaso Hannula, LPCS

Joel Morris, Griffins

Wills had key scores in both the state semifinal and championship game. Perhaps the most memorable was teaming up with teammate Hans Kurzmann for the opening goal of the Class B title game against East Aurora, only 34 seconds into the game.

Wills, a senior, led the Hornets with 39 points, scoring 15 goals while recording nine assists on the season.

Mohr was the anchor of the Blue Bombers defense from the net position, as the senior helped to lead the team to the Section VII/Class C championship game.

Follmer was tied for second on the team in points, as the senior combined six goals and 12 assists for 24 points. He was a captain for the state championship Hornets.

Only a sophomore, Hannula is one of the top defenders in Section VII, protecting the turf around his second team mate in Mohr to keep opponents away from the back of the Blue Bomber net.

Morris helped lead the Griffins to the Class D state title game, leading the region in goals and points in earning the Northern Soccer League Division II MVP award.

First team

Second team

Third team

Fourth team

Fifth team

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New light boxes to brighten Westport classrooms Grant-funded technology will allow Westport Central to enhance their STEM program WESTPORT — Let there be light.

Westport Central has received a grant that will allow the purchase of educational light experiment kits for the technology classroom.

The grant, awarded by the Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers, will allow the district to enhance STEM offerings for students.

The project was spearheaded by Tonya Lackey, who joined Westport Central in September 2015 as a K-12 Technology/STEM Teacher, filling a position that had been vacant for one year.

Lackey wrote a grant to fund a project that would introduce photonics to seventh and eighth graders in celebration of the 2015 Year of Light, an United Nations-designated initiative designed to raise awareness on how

light-based technologies promote sustainable development.

Lackey submitted a grant proposal to the Westport Parent Teacher Student Organization in November for $300 to purchase several snap circuit kits to be used in grades 3-6 STEM to introduce the fundamentals and use of circuitry.

The WPTSO awarded the $300 grant in February.

Last month, Stewart’s kicked in a match.

Lackey can now purchase the number of kits that enables her to break her classes into more smaller groups for more effective instruction and collaboration.

Lackey said she was appreciative of the support.

“Not only do our students and school benefit, but also the community as a whole,” said Lackey. “I continue to dream of new projects and search out new grants.”

Lackey said she looked forward to creating additional programs with Librarian Kristin Fiegl to inspire deeper learning.

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Bernie

From page 1 Volunteers trickled into a downtown cafe on Saturday morning. A field organizer greeted them, registered their names and assigned them a “turf ” — a neighborhood containing the names of registered Democratic voters.

The goal? Engage the voter. Assess which way they’re leaning in terms of candidate preference, and get them to pull the trigger for their candidate — Hopefully Bernie.

Notching the Empire State in the win column, say supporters, will allow the candidate to rack up delegates — which are awarded proportionately in the state — and deal a stinging setback to Clinton, who is far ahead in the pledged delegate count, on her adopted native ground.

“We believe in Bernie and his message and are trying to promote his message the best we can,” said Adam Guillette, 25, an organizer for the group Upstate NY for Bernie Sanders.

Guillette cited issues like social justice, single-payer health care and the need to regulate the financial industry as being magnets that attracted previously disaffected voters to Sanders’ campaign.

The Morrisonville resident also cited the candidate’s refusal to budge for issues of political expediency and accept corporate contributions.

“I feel like that encourages a lot of us who have given up on politics,” Guillette said.

Although the race has been raging since last April, North Country volunteers first came together during the petition process in January.

The effort was spearheaded by Maria Dezotell, a long-time Sanders supporter who will serve as a delegate during the Democratic National Convention in July.

At first, she said, the goal was identifying and registering voters.

The group exchanged contact info and began planning fundraising and voter registration events, including a march and “Honk for Bernie” event.

They met with students and targeted local high school seniors who were eligible to vote.

Dezotell collected data, which she uploaded onto the national party’s voter database, of which she has access due to her delegate status.

“My relationship with Bernie justifies the real reason why I am a delegate and put time and effort for his campaign,” said Dezotell, an award-winning science teacher who met the senator after her team won a contest sponsored by his office.

Dezotell, who lives in Keeseville, continues to work with his Vermont office on education and sustainability issues.

Several weeks ago, with the race a little more than five weeks away, the Sanders campaign sent in a field staffer to help with organizational efforts, one of eight in the state.

Now it’s about knocking on as many doors as possible and getting out the vote.

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“This is the first campaign where people are the organizers in their own communities,” said Dezotell. “I’ve seen a lot of enthusiasm and creativity, from canvassing and organizing debate watch parties to phone banking and face banking.”

GRASSROOTS About a dozen volunteers milled in the cafe before hitting the streets. Each received a complimentary Bernie button, a list of talking points and a canvassing partner before heading out.

Organizers flagged seven urban turfs containing registered Democratic voters; 11 in suburban and rural areas. Each contained 50 voters. Teams were then dispatched to make contact, including volunteers who traveled across Lake Champlain from Sanders’ native Vermont.

Steve Norman, a Burlington-based legal aid lawyer, has been canvassing for Sanders since 1983.

“This is a great chance to take part in a presidential campaign,” he said.

Earlier this year, Norman canvassed for the senator in New Hampshire, where he bested Clinton by 22 percent points.

So did Andrew Pezzulo and Kate Isham, a pair of Vermont residents who were given three hours to scour a center city stretch.

They studied their voter maps. Canvassing is easier in the country, said Isham, 30, an administrative assistant for a nonprofit mental health agency, because more responses are generated. City folks are less likely to be talkative. (But you have to drive everywhere, she noted.)

Downtown Plattsburgh is tough turf, the pair discovered.

Doors are recessed in business facades and behind industrial garages. Victorian mansions are subdivided into grotty student housing. All have flights of steep, winding stairs.

The pair ascended a cigarette-scented stairway; the floor marred with scorch marks and bottle caps.

“Who let you in the building?” asked a man who appeared to be renovating an empty apartment.

“It was open,” Isham brightly said.

The volunteers scanned their list, made sure they had the pronunciation of the occupant’s name correct, and climbed another flight of stairs.

They knocked.

A young woman cracked the door.

“We’re with Bernie,” said Isham. “We’re just asking about which issues people care about.”

The door opened wider.

The woman rubbed sleep from her eyes: “Where do you vote?” she asked.

“If you go to berniesanders.org, you can enter your zip code and find your polling place,” Isham said.

The girl silently scanned the campaign literature, thanked the pair and shut the door.

Muffled music rang out from behind a neighboring door.

So did the smell of marijuana smoke.

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Saturdays are tough, Isham said. Everyone, even college students, are likely outside, enjoying the warm spring weather.

Pezzulo left a flier on the door: “Stand with Bernie,” read the headline. “A nation will not survive morally or economically when so few have so much while so many have so little.”

Pezzulo, 66, estimated he’s knocked on 1,200 doors since getting involved in politics. Canvassing is easier than manning a phone bank, said the algebra teacher, because voters are generally less likely to be rude when they’re looking someone in the eye.

And Sundays are easier than Saturdays, he said.

The pair continued, navigating mystery addresses, broken doorbells, litter-strewn parking lots, dark alcoves — even mocking “Bernie Sanders sucks!” calls from a sullen teenager in a downtown sports bar.

“I can give you some literature so you can learn more,” said Pezzulo.

“Trump! Trump! Trump!” said the teenager.

Isham was nonplussed. By law, volunteers are allowed to talk to voters. But it’s not a good use of resources to debate them, she said.

The pair tallied the results on the list. Another group of volunteers will make second contact for those who aren’t home, she said.

Signs supporting Sanders weren’t uncommon on city streets — nor were passerby who said they supported the candidate.

But the goal is to identify possible supporters — not those who have already made their decision, said Isham.

Isham and Pezzulo studied the list. One address could only be entered by going through a food co-op.

They entered and navigated through a warren of rooms and doors. Isham opened one door and ascended the stairs before gingerly opening another.

“I’m not feeling too well, but I’m going to vote for Bernie,” called a man.

“I’m sorry for going in your house,” said Isham, shutting the door.

Back outside, a young man approached.

“Are you Joseph?” he asked.

“We’re with Bernie,” said Isham.

“Oh hell yeah,” he said.

The man drifted off in search of Joseph.

After penetrating another labyrinth, a cloud opened up and rain fell.

“For a city turf, I think it went very well,” Isham said.

Urban residents, she said, are less likely to talk.

“They seemed friendly and glad to hear from us.”

“We just have to keep going back until they’re home,” said Pezzulo.

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From page 1 Stec, a Republican, scorched the Democratic-led Assembly for invoking the policy for a fourth consecutive year.

“They’re getting more daring in their use of it,” Stec said. “It’s intent is for emergency legislation, not, ‘Oh, we’re surprised April 1 is here!’”

The mechanism was invoked as the budget deadline approached shortly before midnight on April 1.

Stec’s motion to delay the vote was defeated.

Lawmakers didn’t receive the 702-page budget until 11:48 p.m., Stec said — just four hours before the vote, and before legislators had a chance to read it.

The state budget consists of 10 separate bills, Stec said.

The debt service bill is usually fully-aged, he explained, including this year, when it arrived three days before deadline.

The other nine are a mixed bag.

But all of them required a message of necessity this year.

While legal, Stec said usage of the mechanism isn’t in “the spirit of the Constitution.”

“It’s not about a late night,” he said. “The public has a constitutional right to view legislation.”

Since taking office in 2011, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has made delivering on-time budgets a point of pride, bringing a degree of stability to a process that was often months behind schedule under his predecessors.

This year’s $154 billion spending plan contained several pieces of legislation that required deep analysis, said Stec, including paid family leave and the minimum wage increase.

New York City will go to $15 per hour within three years, while upstate has until 2021 to get

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to $12.50, with future increases based on the economic climate.

Stec said lawmakers didn’t know the details.

“It wasn’t as simple as the number is $15,” Stec said. “They came up with a hybrid.”

The lawmaker said the lack of debate reminded him of the mystery surrounding the SAFE Act, the controversial gun control legislation passed in 2013 following the Sandy Hook mass shooting.

“People were angry and they should be,” Stec said. “It’s unreasonable to not allow the public access to these bills.”

Foreign Scholars From page 1

“Our caring for what they’re doing gives them a huge boost of additional hope,” Bingham said. “We listen, and it motivates them even more.”

Teenagers, too, will share their first-hand accounts in a splinter session designed for their American peers.

Children, often left out of the conversation, have the power to be some of the most important instigators of change, Bingham said.

The presentation comes nearly three months after a group now known as the North Country Refugee Collaboration Project formed to discuss how the region could aid victims of the ongoing Syrian conflict.

“That desire to help is definitely in the North Country,” Bingham said.

Rebuilding the Lives of Refugee Families: Saturday, April 9 at the Keene Valley Congregational Church, from 4 to 5:30pm and Sunday, April 10 at Temple Beth Israel in Plattsburgh at 2 p.m.

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The class is free! Adults and children 10 or older may register. Persons 18 and older are required to pay $10 by mail after the class to NYS for the issuance of the card. Call 873-2476 for more information or to register.

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.

Writers Group meets Tuesday, April 12, at 1 p.m.

Also on Tuesday, the Pleasant Valley Chorale rehearses at 7 p.m., preparing for their upcoming Mother’s Day weekend concerts. Mark your calendars for the Essex concert on Saturday, May 7, and the Elizabethtown concert on Sunday, May 8.

Kye offers Wednesday night Zumba on April 13, at 5:15 p.m., and Boot Camp immediately after at 6:30.

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

A Teen Paint Party will be held Saturday, April 16, at 6 p.m. Contact the Center to register.

The next adult Paint Party is on Sunday, April 17, at 2 p.m. Creative Bloc Paint & Sip provides all art supplies and the class. Payment of $35 must be made with registration at the Center by Friday, April 8.

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