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Alexander: America

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‘Dolly’s Word’ on Local Arts

Otis Festival upcoming in Elizabethtown

Soundwaves concert series buoys Westport OutdoorÊ concertsÊ inÊ BallardÊ ParkÊ growingÊ inÊ sizeÊ andÊ popularity

to Westport from Brooklyn five years ago because they wanted to live in a place where they could make a positive impact on the community.

At the time, Westport had a research tively given flight by Kat Wright & The grant to find out how to revitalize the loBy Pete DeMola Indomitable Soul Band, a Burlington- cal economy. The top answer, Catherine pete@suncommunitynews.com based blue-eyed soul outfit. recalled, was to bring in the arts.

For the past two years, Soundwaves That, in turn, would draw traffic to WESTPORT — A trumpet sounded has been hosting the concert series that Westort that would support local busiand notes drifted across the lake. has been bringing hundreds to Ballard nesses.

A bassline joined, then the warm Park on Thursdays.

“I realized bringing music could be tones of Hammond organ.

It’s a community that isn’t always ac- our gift,” said Haskins.

Eventually, the eight musicians came customed to late nights and saucy solos. together and “It’s a Man’s World” reCatherine and Taylor Haskins moved verberated towards Vermont, collec>> Story Continued | pg. 13

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Ballot review turns acrimonious Controversial BOE ruling allows Lake Placid resident on ballot

By Pete DeMola

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Annual summer festival held Aug. 1

ESSEX — It’s the only sound of summer that matters: A thwack, followed by a sizzle, a puff of smoke, the gurgle of a stomach and, eventually, Pete the thud of a grilled goodie DeMola hitting a paper plate.

Writer Smoke whooshed up as Russell Bailey laid slices of whole grain bread onto a flat iron skillet.

Cheese was added and mouths salivated.

And then the wait began.

Kaska Barcz, Bailey’s partner, made the rounds.

She took orders for the sandwiches and eventually doled them out to hungry customers, even scooting them up the town’s main drag as thongs of people >> Story Continued | pg. 19

Russell Bailey and Kaska Barcz sold grilled cheese sandwiches by the fistful at Essex Day on Saturday, Aug. 1. The daylong event is designed for businesses, nonprofits and other organizations to interact with the community, said organizers.

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ELIZABETHTOWN — County officials are investigating an incident at the county board of elections last week that saw an election commissioner issue a ruling on ballot objections behind closed doors with the former supervisor who appointed him.

Both are Democrats; the locked out officials, Republicans.

The main candidate in question is Luke Hudak, the Democratic pick for Essex County Clerk.

Mark Whitney’s ruling last Thursday allowed Hudak ballot access for this fall’s election.

His Republican counterpart, Allison McGahay, disagrees with his findings, arguing that if the signatures were reviewed by state board of election

guidelines, Hudak would have been bounced from the ballot.

Hudak’s challenger is Joe Provoncha (R), the incumbent clerk who has served six terms.

Whitney issued the ruling last week on specific objections on ballots for three political hopefuls. But he did so two weeks behind schedule, shutting himself in his office on June 30 with Essex County Democratic Chair Bethany Kosmider, a former supervisor, and refusing to communicate with McGahay, who was pleading with him to leave his office to make a ruling.

Ordinarily, the two commissioners would sit down together and review each signature.

“I’ve never had this happen before,” said McGahay, who had been waiting in the office for hours for Whitney to emerge so the pair could rule >> Story Continued | pg. 22

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Protect: DEC acted as private lobbyist for NYCO DEC says it’s standard practice for state to advance legislation

By Keith Lobdell

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LEWIS — The change to the New York State Constitution allowing for a land swap with NYCO Minerals, Inc. has been challenged by a green group.

Protect the Adirondacks has filed a complaint with the attorney general and inspector general, among other state agencies, claiming that the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) embarked on an aggressive lobbying campaign in favor of the mining company.

Protect started an investigation in early 2014, said Executive Director Peter Bauer said in a press release, and used hundreds of documents from the DEC and Board of Elections obtained under the Freedom of Information Law. The swap, which required an amendment to the state constitution, was approved by voters two years ago.

“State agencies should be neutral and impartial for a Constitutional Amendment,” Bauer said. “Yet, New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation worked for two years as a de facto private lobbyist for NYCO Minerals, Inc., to help them explore and buy 200 acres of Forest Preserve lands for open pit mining.”

Bauer said dozens of DEC staff drafted and revised legislation on NYCO’s behalf. They also lobbied numerous legislators, environmental groups, business associations and unions to support the amendment, the group claims.

Protect also claimed the DEC developed lobbying materials, assisted NYCO during the general election with its Vote Yes campaign, and even intervened with the Board of Elections to change state ballot language for the mining company’s benefit.

“To see a state agency assist one side with campaign materials in a public referendum, help them formulate their arguments and then get the Board of Elections to change ballot language after NYCO complained raises serious questions,” said Charles Clusen, Chair of Protect the Adirondacks. The DEC said it’s standard practice for state agencies, including themselves, to speak to legislators and stakeholders to develop and advance legislation, programs and initiatives — or in other words, to lobby.

A DEC spokesperson said the agency engaged bill sponsors and various groups to promote legislation that would expand and improve the Forest Preserve and public access to the Preserve.

“The DEC remains committed to benefitting communities in the region,” said Jomo Miller, the spokesperson. “The law is crystal clear that these activities are not only appropriate, but a basic tenet of good government.”

After voters passed the amendment, Protect the Adirondacks and others sued and lost, noted Miller.

“Protect’s latest complaint to the Attorney General and others is yet another in a series of meritless challenges to DEC’s work on this issue.”

ACAP classes slated ELIZABETHTOWN — ACAP Child Care Resource and referral offers “Parent Awareness” class Tuesday, Aug. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

These classes focus on divorcing/separating partners and the impact on the children. Topics include an overview of the legal system as related to custody, visitation and support.

The classes will be held at the ACAP office, 7572 Court St., Suite 2.

Contact the ACAP office at 8733207 and ask for Chris or Marge for more information or to register.

There will be a professional development class Thursday, Aug. 27 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sarah Gould, from Capital District Child Care Council, presents “Ages and Stages.” The training will be held at the ACAP office, 7572 Court St., Suite 2. Contact Kathy B at kathyb@acapinc.org or 873-3207 ext. 236 to register.

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Feel the Bern’ Bernie Sanders says ‘enough is enough’ to citizens of the North Country

By Teah Dowling

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PLATTSBURGH — Enough is enough.

On the evening of Wednesday, July 29, people from the Upstate NY for Bernie Sanders group hosted a special event at 4 Palmer Street showing the live video feed from Bernie Sanders to the public.

The doors opened at 6:45 p.m. Sanders supporters signed in, received their political buttons and listened to the music of Lucid until Marti Martin, co-organizer of the event, took the stage eight minutes before he came on.

“My one reason on why I’m getting involved is my grandchildren,” she said. “We have an opportunity to change things in our country with every election that takes place, so let’s feel the Bern’.”

Bernie Sanders came on the big screen at 7:30 p.m. to directly address the people on the issues.

When Sanders came on the screen, the area grew silent as the people of the North Country listened to what he had to say - some of which who wanted to hear more.

“I really liked hearing enough is enough,” said local citizen Ishtvan Bodrogibouchard. “That just hit home with me because I just hear that a lot — complaining about things that are not right in our society.

“It makes sense and people can relate to that.”

During Sanders’ live video feed, he brought into discussion the matter of uneven distribution of wealth of income.

He stated the fact on how it’s unfair that the rich get richer and the poor get poorer and how it’s not right that major corporations make billions of dollars and sometimes pay nothing at all in federal taxes.

He continued on to say that it’s wrong that people are working 40 to 50 hours a week and still living in poverty. If elected, he wants to raise minimum wage to $15 an hour.

“I’m really happy for what he plans to do for the working man because there’s a lot of them out there,” said local citizen Dylan Best. “That’s who needs the help.”

Instead of getting an higher education, another topic Sanders brought up, Best learned a trade building houses.

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“I think Bernie could really help someone like me become equal with the people who got a higher education even though I’m building their homes,” he said. “I want equal people privilege.”

Sanders addressed the issue of college rates — how people who received a higher education are living in debt and how people couldn’t attend college because of high rates.

Rachel Chrestler is one of those people.

“I’ve never been to college and I can’t get a job without a college education,” she said. “I’m just as smart as this person and that person but because I didn’t have the chance to go to college I can’t get a job.

“That’s not fair.”

The crowd roared in applause and the night ended with light refreshments and discussion with co-organizer Mary Alice Shemo about the issues he addressed.

“The country is in desperate need of new leadership that pays attention to the people at large, and I see Bernie doing that,” Shemo said. “I don’t think the other ones would provide good leadership at large and I think there are some of them, not naming any names, who would embarrass the country.”

The organization of this event sprung from a group of people who came together to explore the idea of working for Sanders’ campaign and find more people to join them.

Besides trying to get Sanders’ to come to Plattsburgh, the group plans on reaching out to colleges and universities and establish student groups throughout all of upstate New York.

“Getting the students involved is something we would like to be part of,” Martin said. “I think the more generations you get working on something like this the more holistic it is.”

For more information on the group or its grassroots movement, visit their Facebook page “Upstate NY for Bernie Sanders.”

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Feel the Bern’. The Upstate NY for Bernie Sanders group hosted an event for community members to get together and watch Bernie Sanders first-ever live video feed on the evening of Wednesday, July 29.

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Keeseville to resurrect field days

By Pete DeMola

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KEESEVILLE — Troy Baraby remembered it like it was yesterday.

“The Keeseville Fire Department was marching so proudly,” he said. “There was just people smiling and happy.”

Baraby, 29, is part of the Keeseville Business Association, the newly-formed group who has put a pair of jumper cables on an old tradition and zapped it back to life with dueling jolts of pluck and a positive, can-do attitude.

The field days on Saturday will be the first in a generation where the hamlet’s streets will come alive with marchers and the scent of barbeque smoke.

Expect the usual fixins’ — Live music, raffles and entertainment for the kids.

Eagle Country 97.5 will even be there.

And then there’s the food, fancy things like lobster rolls, clams and roasted pig.

“It’s really, really cool,” said Thom Loreman, one of the event’s organizers.

Downtown is popping, he said. With a 90 percent occupancy rate, summer has seen downtown businesses staying open into the night, catering to the crowds looking for food and drink.

Some of have even reported running out of product, said Loreman.

Resurrecting the field day comes as part of the hamlet’s resurgence. Hopefully, say organizers, it’ll act as a starting point to stimulate more events for the community.

The KBA, a consortium of local business owners who meet once a month to share ideas on how to enhance the quality of Keeseville, hatched the idea last winter.

“We felt like we needed to have more things like that available to our community,” said Baraby, noting that just about every town across the North Country has at least one big summertime event.

Chesterfield supervisor Gerald Morrow said the KBA has been wonderful for the community and the bash was long overdue.

“I wish them well with their success and hopefully many more to come,” said Morrow.

While organizing such a large-scale event was challenging at first, Baraby said, plans started to coalesce throughout the summer as more volunteers and corporate sponsors began stepping forward.

More are still wanted.

Loreman said Keeseville has a lot to offer, from waterfront access to a thriving agricultural and foodie scene.

Ausable Chasm alone brings at least 1,000 visitors through town each week.

“We just want to see the 12994 have success,” said Loreman, referring to their zip code. “If the worst case was we had a BBQ and a parade where no one got maimed, I’d be pretty happy.”

Keeseville Old Time Field Day & Parade: Saturday, Aug. 8: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Parade starts at 11 a.m. with a terminus point at Jaycee Park. Call 834-9205 or 8347571 for more info.

Fire Tower Field Days announced ELIZABETHTOWN — The Adirondack History Museum will present the Adirondack Fire Tower Program Field Days Wednesday, Aug. 12 from about 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Interested individuals are asked to contact the museum ahead of time to RSVP for the free program. For further information, or to reserve, contact the Adirondack History Museum at 873-6466 or echs@ adkhistorycenter.org.

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Westport lands new pizza joint

By Pete DeMola

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WESTPORT — There’s been a pie-shaped hole in Westport’s heart for 18 months.

A young couple now aims to fill the spot with dough.

Heather Slater and Mike LaFrance first drove through town a few years ago.

“We thought it was cute,” said Slater.

That sparked a desire to relocate. Research revealed a lack of a pizza joint, followed by the discovery of empty real estate that once housed a…pizzeria.

It was match that made sense.

LaFrance has always been into rustic Italian cooking and has two decades of pie-making experience under his apron.

On a recent afternoon, he stood before a massive oven and twirled dough the old-fashioned way, his hands a blur.

The Plattsburgh-area native specializes in Neapolitan-style pie —

‘Narnia’ coming to Ballard Park WESTPORT — The Depot Theatre Apprentice Program presents ‘The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe’, adapted from C. S. Lewis’ beloved children’s novel and directed by Scott Gibbs and Lindsay Pontius Friday, Aug. 7 and Aug. 8, in Ballard Park, at 6 p.m. The performances are free and open to the public. The outdoor production features student actors ages ten through twelve: Blake Boyle, Leanna Costin, Lauren Gough, Ella King, Ailsa Kohler, Magnus Kohler, Abby LaMotte, Lawrence Lobdell, Brennan Mazzotte, Walter Moore, Kaleb Pettit, Nathan Pettit, Daniel Rutz, Judah Rutz, and Emma Sherman.

Life of Pie co-owner Mike LaFrance displays his best dough-tossing technique.

the thin and crispy variety.

While he offers the classic marinara and Margherita standards, the menu also contains the products of his kitchen experiments.

The BMT, a portabella mushroom, bacon and roma tomato pie piled over blue cheese, for instance, has already proven to be an early hit.

It joins more casual fare like calzones, wings, hot subs, pasta and antipasto salad on the menu — 99 percent of which is made from scratch.

“We don’t buy frozen products,” said LaFrance.

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The couple hopes to seize on a number of opportunities within the community.

It’s equidistant between Elizabethtown and Port Henry, each of whom provide several pizza opportunities.

With winter comes a six-month skadaddle of seasonal residents, a measure that also sees numerous local businesses taking time off.

But not Life of Pie. The biz, which is located on Main Street, hopes to fill that void with numerous events and entertainment options, including 3D movies and karaoke nights.

Menu offerings will be continue to be tweaked, including the addition of a pizza buffet on Mondays and slices once LaFrance finds the space to install a rack.

And then there’s the delivery to far-flung places like New Russia, Wadhams and Port Henry.

“We go far,” said LaFrance.

And near.

“I’ve walked a pizza down the road,” said Slater.

What’s their delivery range?

“Call up, you never know,” said LaFrance.

Why the name?

“I’ve been making pizzas forever,” he said. “We want a pun name for fun people. We like different things like that.”

Life of Pie: 6513 Main Street, Westport. Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 2 to 9 p.m. on Sundays. Includes outdoor seating. 9622000. Visit them online at lifeofpiepizzeria.blogspot.com.

Library to present Gary Bezio exhibit KEESEVILLE — The Keeseville Free Library presents the 2015 August Art Show and Exhibit. The show will be Featuring Adirondack Style Twig Furniture by Gary Bezio. Bezio has been designing and creating Adirondack furniture for many years and includes many types of tables, benches and mirrors. All the wood is hand selected in the Adirondacks and he gives each piece he designs its own distinctive style. The show will also feature the North Country Potter’s Guild. The opening reception will be Thursday, Aug. 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The exhibit and sale will continue until Sunday, Sept. 6. For more information call 834-9054.

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America the Beautiful!

wonder at times if Americans have gotten too caught up in the current day to day hustle and bustle of life to really think about what a great country we are privileged to call home?

There have been many societies down through the ages that took for granted all the benefits they had built over the years and reached a point where enough was never enough. There comes a point where we each have to take stock in what we have and what we expect from our personal efforts; Also from those we share this country with and from the government, charged with maintaining and building a foundation for the nation.

Optimism seems to have taken a back seat these days to complaining. The first debate of the 2016 presidential election took place earlier this week as the Republicans get the process started with the top 10 ranked candidates.

Since this column is written before that event I can only assume this election will pick up where the last one left off.

Candidates tearing their opponents down and lots of discussion about all the things that are wrong with our country.

I strongly doubt there will be much talk about what’s right with America and what a great nation where we are blessed to be called citizens. That’s what I see at the root of our national discontentment. We spend far too much time talking about our shortcomings and not nearly enough time celebrating our freedoms and our fellow citizens who go about their business each day, raising families, building lives and making their version of the American Dream come true.

Opportunity is all around us if we just open our eyes and take time to smell the roses. The nation is full of beautiful landscapes, magnificent cities, wonderful hospitals, creative, talented and generous people who give so much of themselves. It’s uplifting just to be in their company.

Last week a story that had to catch your attention was 8-yearold Zion who lost his limbs to a serious infection at a younger age. Zion was blessed with prosthetic legs and was hoping for prosthetic hands that might allow him even greater mobility.

The prosthetic legs have allowed Zion to be very active, including walking, running and jumping; he had learned to use his forearms to write, eat and play video games, and has been attending school.

This young man became the first candidate to receive a double-hand transplant earlier this month at The Children’s Hospiltal of Philadelphia in an eleven hour surgical operation performed by a 40-person medical team.

The surgery itself is enough to celebrate, but the attitude of young Zion in a recent press conference was an inspirational marPOLICY vel. It’OPINION s one we should all take a lesson from when we think about all we have in our lives and all we owe to those who gave birth to this great nation.

Dan Alexander is president and CEO of Denton Publications.

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The future looks bright here at Sun Community News On Second Thought John Gereau

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If you’re reading this, it means you’ve picked up the first edition of a Sun Community newspaper.

All of our community newspapers — Adirondack Journal, News Enterprise, Times of Ti, Valley News, North Countryman and The Burgh — that you’ve come to know and love are now under one banner — The Sun. It’s bright and optimistic.

That’s how we feel about our future.

As daily newspapers face a prolonged struggle in a shifting media climate, we continue to be the leading source of community news across the region.

Like our new name, the future is bright for Sun Community News.

In an era when daily newspapers are scaling back operations, we’re growing.

We’re adding new reporters.

We’re rolling out expanded arts and entertainment coverage.

And we continue to be a family-run company based right here in the Adirondack Park.

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Call to lawmakers to support MEA

St. Mary’s Gala a great success

To the Editor: I am writing to urge the elected officials in the Northern New York area to support the Museum Education Act (MEA) introduced by Senator Betty Little (Senate Bill 5001) and Assemblymember Mathew Titone (Assembly Bill 8199).

New York State has more museums, historical societies, zoos, botanical gardens and aquariums than any other state, many of which are among the leading art, history, science, and natural history institutions in the world. As many as 60 million visitors, including over six million school children, visit New York’s museums and institutions each year, the economic impact of which is well into the billions of dollars statewide.

However, many of these major tourist and educational destinations are struggling financially to keep their doors open and provide the services students and adult learners need. Since 2008, school districts statewide have been forced to cut their budgets and many have unfortunately cut transportation budgets once used to transport students to their local and regional museums and institutions. This unfortunate reality has effectively cut-off many of New York’s students from learning field trips and, in turn, harmed the museums and institutions they once visited. The MEA will help end this practice and get our students and adult learners back to the museums and institutions eager to serve them, all at no cost to local school districts. And in doing so, it will strengthen the educational competitiveness of New York’s students and adult learners.

Carol Rock, Secretary Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum

To the Editor: It is time to take a break from the hot and busy summer to relay my appreciation to those who so diligently worked to make the St. Mary’s Summer Gala such a roaring success. Without hesitation, these individuals stepped forward to put together a funfilled evening for all in attendance and to raise money for St. Mary’s School. Under the leadership of Robin Hearburg and Maria Stitt this group planned an event which included dinner with a d.j. and dancing and both live and silent auctions which entertained as well as brought in much needed cash for our local Catholic school. In addition, a $10,000 raffle was held that gave out approximately $15,000 in prize money.

Sue Liddel, Jean Hakim, Karlene Gonyeau, Marianne Major, Margy Pote, Lori Clark, Christine Leerkes, Linda Leavens, Kristina Wells, and Cathy Spaulding all worked throughout the spring and into the summer to bring this event to fruition. Kudos to Scott Hearburg for once again being the auctioneer extraordinaire. Thank you to Father Kevin for his over-arching support and trust.

In closing, the timing of this year’s help was all the more meaningful given the consuming reconstruction of our beloved school, soon to be re-opened for the 2015-2016 school year. God’s blessings abound.

Sister Sharon Principal St. Mary�s School Ticonderoga

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OTTG Children’s Theatre expresses thanks To the Editor: An enthusiastic and energetic group of talented young people recently participated in Our Town Theatre Group’s third Children’s Theatre Workshop. During the week students were immersed in music, and dancing, and games from the 1950’s era, assisted in creating props and set for their mini-musical “At the Bandstand”, and performed for a full house at the Lyle Dye Auditorium at Tannery Pond Community Center.

OTTG would like to thank event sponsor Barton International, Community Fund for the Gore Mountain Region administered by the Adirondack Community Trust for supporting grant funds, as well as parents, friends, and community members. Your support is greatly appreciated! Check out our web site (ottg.org) for upcoming events!

Robin Jay Our Town Theatre Group, North River

If Win wins, the voters Lose To the Editor: If you’re afraid that your candidate can’t win on his or her merits, sometimes your best option is to go all-out prevent a contest.

In late 2012, Essex county clerk Joseph Provoncha was publicly fined and reprimanded for improperly influencing the award of a county contract. Provoncha was punished because he allowed an eventual contract recipient to determine the criteria through which that contract was awarded. Provoncha was fined $3,500 by the County Ethics Board for his lapses in judgment and was forced to resign from two of his public positions.

“Provoncha also admitted to violating the Ethics Policy, the County policy manual and continued misuse of the County computer system after being asked by the Ethics Board to stop,” wrote Valley News reporter Katherine Clark in her coverage of Provoncha’s public reprimand.

Local school teacher Luke Hudak, 34, is seeking to give Essex County voters the option of a different county clerk this November.

Consequently, veteran partisan hack Winfield Belanger is once again laboring to keep an opposition candidate off of the ballot. Belanger, a former Matt Doheny operative, is an old hand at this.

Belanger has apparently decided that his role in our democracy is as an obstructionist, and therefore he examines the other side’s nominating petitions with a magnifying glass and a fine-tooth comb, searching for reasons to raise objections to signatures and addresses on non-Republican nominating petitions.

It’s game-playing, and it’s an insult to the people of Essex County.

There are legitimate reasons to closely examine nominating petitions. After all, no one wants the dead, the opposed, or the non-existent to propel a candidate into office, or even onto the ballot. However, these are not Belanger’s concerns.

You may be interested to learn some of the reasons that Belanger, the vice chair of the county GOP committee, so strenuously objects to the efforts of those who have signed Hudak’s petitions.

Belanger alleges that Hudak’s petitions contain grievous infractions such as abbreviations; a printed name (rather than cursive) in a signature box; an incomplete address; a name that does not exactly match the proper name on the voter’s registration; and an address that does not exactly match the address at which the voter registered.

He claims that on one petition the “town” field wasn’t filled in, that on another the voter wrote “Schroon Lake” rather than “Schroon,” that a voter neglected to include the date, and that one petition’s witness did not include their own complete address.

This is only a partial list.

It is reasonable to ask whether these are sincere, legitimate reasons to object to the efforts of Hudak’s volunteers and the preferences expressed by the voters who signed these nominating petitions — or whether Belanger’s objections are simply the ploys of a seasoned insider.

Those of Belanger’s ilk would likely respond that this is simply the way the game is played.

The people of Essex County, however, may not appreciate such games.

Another partisan activist, Shaun Gillilland, recently told the Adirondack Daily Enterprise that any alleged errors on Hudak’s nominating petitions raise questions about Hudak’s fitness for the position of county clerk.

Though disingenuous, this is a clever argument.

Voters should be aware that Hudak’s nominating petitions were collected by volunteers, not by the candidate.

Last week, the Essex County Board of Elections validated 307 of Hudak’s signatures — enough to put Hudak on the ballot this November.

Subsequently, Win Belanger filed a lawsuit to keep the voters of Essex County from having a choice this fall.

What is he afraid of?

Is there nothing more worthwhile to which he can devote energies than keeping Luke Hudak off of the ballot?

The people of Essex County would be better off if Belanger devoted his apparently copious amount of free time to activities such as volunteering for organizations like the American Red Cross or Habitat for Humanity rather than devoting his time to keeping Democratic candidates off of the ballot.

Such charitable activities, however, would doubtless fail to provide the same sort of thrill to a devoted party hack.

With time, though, even the likes of Win Belanger may find a way to enjoy public service.

Bryan Kennelly North Elba

‘Race the Train’ a true success To the Editor: The 13th running of Race the Train was filled with excitement on a beautiful day.

Runners from as far away as California joined to participate in the 8.4 mile race.

Among the 250 racers were many of our very own Johnsburg Central students and teachers. It was inspiring to see racers spanning generations from age 14 to 74.

The winner of the Men’s Division was Paul Allison, now residing in Jericho, Vermont, finishing the race in 46 minutes and 19 seconds! Devin McGlade of New City, NY was the top female finisher, with a time of 58 min. 53 seconds. A short one mile family run took place after the main race with around 20 participants racing.

Our sincere gratitude is extended to Saratoga and North Creek Railway for hosting Race the Train and making a generous monetary donation to Johnsburg Dollars for Scholars. Thank you to Rhonda Morris, her family and Adirondack Runners for cohosting the race this year. Special thanks go out to all our sponsors, particularly North Country Imports, Morris Management Group, TC Murphy Lumber, Basil and Wicks, Stephenson’s Lumber, Adirondack Spirits , Braley and Noxon Hardware, Glens Falls National Bank, Creative Stage Lighting, Stewart’s Shops, Saratoga and North Creek Railway, Upstate Insurance Agency , Izzy’s Market and Deli, and Garwood Boats.

Also, thanks to Stewart’s, TOPS Market, Jacobs and Toney’s, Biscuit’s Bakery and Café Sarah for generous donations of water and food. A big thanks goes out to all the local

businesses who contributed to our raffle and offered special discounts to our runners.

Lastly, we would like to thank the many volunteers who helped in all aspects of the race. There are many tasks to oversee such as timing, food preparation, water stations, registration and safety details. Without each and every volunteer, we could not have staged this race. The proceeds from the race will assist Johnsburg Dollars for Scholars in funding scholarships for JCS graduates as they continue their education. Again, many thanks to everyone for making the race a success!

Johnsburg Dollars For Scholars and Johnsburg Dollars For Scholars Race Committee, North Creek

Let the voters decide To the Editor: Essex County candidates Brian Barrett and Luke Hudak, running for County Judge and County Clerk, respectively, expect to conduct vigorous campaigns this fall. Will they be able to, or will the incumbents and their operatives play an inside game to keep Barrett and Hudak off the ballot?

Judge Richard Meyer was unopposed in his first campaign for his county court seat. County Clerk Joe Provoncha has faced a challenger only three times in the past quarter-century. (In 2012, Provoncha admitted to improper behavior at the taxpayers’ expense and was fined $3,500 by the Essex County Ethics Board.) Power corrupts.

Objections to the signatures on Barrett and Hudak’s petitions have been made in a coordinated attempt to force them off of the ballot. These objections have not been made by average voters, who would, of course, prefer a choice, but rather have been brought by partisan agents who fear contested races.

The people of Essex County should decide who our next County Judge and County Clerk are, not partisan objections that seek to game the system in order to remove opposition candidates from the ballot.

Let the voters decide.

Sue Abbott-Jones Saranac Lake

Broken bid process in Warrensburg To the Editor: Today at 4:30 there was a special board meeting held in Warrensburg. Its’ purpose was to open the bids for the roof and window replacement project.

Unfortunately for the taxpayers, only one bid was received and it was for over $100,000. Final approval was tabled until the engineer could review the bid but all the board members expressed comfort with the amount and the process. Why the town would combine to disparate projects (Roofing and Windows) into one bid beats me and why they seem so ready to accept and move forward with only one bid is not right for the taxpayers.

How can the taxpayers have any confidence they are getting the best price when only one bid is received. This is not the first time this has happened. Just recently only one bid was received for a vehicle. To my knowledge the local economy so hot that only one business has time or product for these contracts.

I’m sure they followed the minimum standards for advertising of bids but is minimum effort really in the best interest of the residents of Warrensburg?

Bill Mahar Warrensburg Resident

Wooden Nickel benefit a success To the Editor: Thank you to all those who supported the Elizabethtown Lewis Central School music program benefit held at the Wooden Nickel on Friday, July 17. Four hundred dollars was raised after paying for the entertainment. Special thanks to Barry Rauch, Matt and Shari Morris, Carl and Trevor Brooks and designated driver Connor Marvin.

Barry Rouch Lewis

Police relocation causes safety issues To the Editor: We, the Concerned Citizens and Neighbors of Ticonderoga, have several public health and safety concerns regarding the relocation of the police station into the Armory maintenance building. We would like to share these with the community.

• Sex offenders will be reporting to the police station. This will bring them into close contact with our children who use the Armory for after school and Silver Bay YMCA Teen center programs, dances, Biddy Basketball, and a number of other activities. St. Mary’s School and its school playground are also in the immediate neighborhood and the Ticonderoga High School is nearby at the south end of Amherst Avenue.

• Increased traffic flows will occur in an already heavily traveled neighborhood. This will not only include Amherst Avenue but Champlain Avenue and all the other streets within a close proximity to the proposed location. We have been informed that a single patrolman may make as many as 20-25 trips to the station during a 12-hour shift. In addition, there will be other visitors arriving to the station for number of other reasons.

• Well-intentioned police will be put in a no-win situation as they attempt to respond to emergency calls from a location that does not make logistical sense. They will have to contend with other vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists coming or going, including senior citizens parking and walking to the Senior Center, children at the Armory, attendees for both St. Mary’s Church and the Church of the Cross as well as special events, to name but a few. In an emergency where every second counts, you want the police to be able to respond as quickly as possible without potentially putting others in harm’s way.

• In relation to the police exiting onto Champlain Avenue the Supervisor has stated that only a dire emergency will call for the police to use Amherst Avenue. This means that the police will be using Champlain Avenue as their primary means of entrance and exit. As long-time residents we are still unsure of how the police would navigate the confluence of Champlain Avenue and The Portage at high speeds safely, especially during the winter. Visitors to our area are even more perplexed. Many visitors use The Portage to take their boats to Lake George or visit Mount Defiance. The sidewalks along Champlain Avenue are often used by both pedestrians and children on bicycles, especially when there are events at the Armory. Church of the Cross attendees park on both east and west sides of Champlain Avenue, limiting sight distances for vehicles exiting the Armory property heading north (toward downtown) on Champlain Avenue.

The potential for an accident, which is already very high, will multiply when the police start using Champlain Avenue as their primary means of entrance and exit.

We implore the Board to seriously look at the neighborhood impact of this proposed move. Public health and safety should be the overriding criteria when making this decision. Relocating the police station to the maintenance building will endanger both the health and safety of children, seniors, visitors, and residents.

Bill Barnhart Ticonderoga

COMMENTARY

Little Bits Charlie Chaplain went to sea...

Gordie Little

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hanks to readers who responded to last week’s column about shoes. Some people had more; but most had less foot clutter in their closets than I. do. A friend named Mary told me she still saves old shoelaces.

Kaye and I were talking about Charlie Chaplain eating shoe leather in a movie.

We sit on our deck and sip hot coffee each morning.

We exchange the kind of chit chat young lovers always do. We challenge each other with trivia and vie to see who spots the first hummingbird of the day in the morning mist.

Suddenly she started to chant, “Charlie Chaplin went to sea, silver buckles on his knee.” It struck me as hilarious. I replied, “No, no; it was Bobby Shafto.” “I like it better with Charlie Chaplain,” she said. We laughed again.

We do that a lot.

Between us, we tried to conjure up all the lyrics and verses of the ancient nursery rhyme. I copied the first printed version of “Bobby Shafto” and all the subsequent iterations I could find. To both of us, it is always amazing how kids supply their own words based on how they hear a rhyme.

Writers do much the same.

I remember learning Bible verses as a young boy. My version of the Lord’s Prayer was, “Our father who art in heaven, Harold be thy name.

I traced “Bobby Shafto” back to the first printed version in 1805 and learned that he was a real person from County Wicklow in Ireland.

He left this world in 1737.

Through the years, others have claimed the original Bobby Shafto was somebody else entirely. No matter. It’s the lyrics I’m most interested in. Earlier versions indicate that he had “silver buckles at his knee” rather than “on his knee.”

A line in the second verse reads, “Bobby Shafto’s bright and fair, Panning out his yellow hair.” A newer version says, “Bobby Shafto’s fine and fair, Combing down his auburn hair.” And, still another: “Bobby Shafto’s fat and fair…”

So it goes. Sing it any way you like; in Gaelic, if that is your pleasure. Like many other nursery rhymes, additional verses have been added over the years. How many do you know? In any case, Shafto always comes back to marry the singer and that’s exactly as it should be.

I don’t know for sure, but my guess would be that Charlie Chaplin never heard of Bobby Shafto. Or should it be spelled Shaftoe?

Columnist Gordie Little is a weekly contributor to Sun Community News. He may be reached at gordie@suncommunitynews.com.

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Stefanik talks North Country development

By Teah Dowling

the roundtable discussion, including director of regulatory affairs and consulting for the Deringer Logistics Consulting Group Robert DeCamp, were more concerned with what comes after TPA, which is TPP. TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership) is a treaty/trade deal between the United States and 11 other countries — Australia, Brunei, Canada, Japan, Chile, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam — that would align to provide a global alternative trade to China, an agreement the Bush administration began discussing in 2008.

“It allows the U.S. to take a leading voice and a leading role in ensuring that we’re exporting our manufactured goods,” Stefanik said.

“This is going to continue as a debate as we head toward finalizing the transpacific partnership.”

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PLATTSBURGH — Issues of border security, trade, transportation and infrastructure and agriculture were brought up during a roundtable discussion with Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.

The discussion took place Monday, Aug. 3 at the Holiday Inn with Stefanik, chamber board chairman Greg MacConnell, supervisor of the Town of Plattsburgh Bernie Bassett, North Country Chamber of Commerce President Garry Douglas, Mayor James Calnon, Steve LaBombard of Clinton County Board of Realtors and other prominent people of the North Country.

The breakfast discussion, sponsored by the Clinton County Board of Realtors, focused on economic development, manufacturing, Canada and U.S. partnership and international business in the North Country.

BORDER SECURITY Stefanik has worked alongside Douglas and the North Country Chamber of Commerce to ensure that anytime there’s a discussion about border security, that its honored by the partnership with the area’s Canadian partners and counterparts.

Stefanik said the Beyond the Border Action Plan - a long-term partnership built upon a perimeter to approach security and economic competitiveness established in 2011 - is critical to the North Country.

“It’s a way we can be a leading voice on our northern border issues,” said Stefanik.

She also mentioned that the Preclearance Act — an act authorizing the United States to preclear travelers and goods in Canada for entry into the United States — is critical to the North Country community, as well.

This fall, congress will be discussing more on border control issues, including issues Jim Phillips, president and CEO of the Canadian/American Border Trade Alliance, brought up in regards to the preclearance act, budgetary control and homegrown terrorism.

“Homegrown terrorism is probably the biggest threat to our domestic public and it’s a very difficult issue,” he said. “It’s becoming a very serious threat.”

TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE On July 29, the houses passed a three-month, $8 billion highway bill that would extend federal transportation funding until the end of October.

Though the bill isn’t an ideal way to fund their infrastructure, Stefanik said, the purpose of having that bill is to get a multi-year bill by the end of this year.

David Bray, property manager of the Imperial Industrial Park, asked Stefanik how long the it would take to get a long-term transportation budget passed. She said she’s optimistic there will be one by the end of this year.

“I think that if we could get a long-term transportation bill passed sooner than later,” Bray said, “it’s going to be a huge benefit to our area.”

Elise Stefanik addressed issues on trade, manufacturing, agriculture and more during the roundtable discussion the morning of Monday, Aug. 3 at Holiday Inn. Photo by Teah Dowling

Currently, the area makes mass transit items such as busses, trains, ambulances and other manufactured items. However, it lacks a exporting/importing bay — being the only developed nation in the world not authorized to have one.

“We ought to be encouraging manufacturing,” Stefanik said. “We ought to be encouraging exports of things that are made in the United States.”

Stefanik also focused on reauthorization of the Ex-Im (ExportImport) Bank, something that helps American companies sell products in overseas markets by providing loans to foreign buyers and insurance for sellers.

Stefanik explained this wouldn’t be any cost to taxpayers. So far, they have the majority of votes, but it’s just a matter of moving the legislation to the floor.

“I’m constantly voicing my frustration to leadership to encourage them to bring the Ex-Im reauthorization to the floor,” she said. “It’s primary for many of our manufacturers.”

TRADE CONFUSIONS Stefanik addressed the issue in regards to the public’s confusion on TPA (Trade Promotion Authority): what TPA is and why it’s so important to the North Country.

TPA is a partnership between congress and the administration that ensures the United States secures the most effective trade agreements possible, which will boost presidential authority in negotiating trade deals.

“It’s really an opportunity for the U.S. to play a lead economic role in the world,” Stefanik said. “I’m proud on my vote for that issue.”

Though Stefanik spoke highly on the TPA, multiple guests from

GROWING AGRICULTURE This past weekend, Stefanik visited Essex Farm Institute, along with numerous dairy farms, apple orchards and the wine trail.

What she saw when she visited these places was the ability to attract young people to this region and encourage the North Country’s high school and college graduates to stay here.

“I think that the future of growing our economy of the North Country is very tied to promoting agriculture,” she said. “Agriculture is just as important as manufacturing.”

Colin Read, co-owner of the Champlain Wine Company, agreed with what Stefanik said on growing agriculture and getting both kids and graduates involved with it.

“We have so many kids who want to come in and do something in agriculture,” Read said. “We have to create room and an opportunity for them.”

North Country SPCA Kathy Wilcox

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ELIZABETHTOWN — The North Country SPCA is excited to be taking part in NBC Universal’s “Clear the Shelters” event Saturday, Aug. 15.

We are one of many New York shelters taking part in this effort to adopt out as many animals as possible on that day.

Adoption fees will be waived for the entire event, which takes place on our third anMartha nual Open House.

Stop by from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to enjoy the festivities and take advantage of our free adoptions.

Our featured pet this week is Martha, a pretty little Domestic Shorthair-mix with the cutest bobtail and a lovely tiger coat with white markings. Martha came from a horrible environment; when she arrived, she was frightened, sickly and infested with fleas. Our caring shelter staff worked their magic with her, ensuring she received proper veterinary care, a thorough flea treatment and the love and attention she needed to adjust to her new environment and begin to trust again. This sweet little lady has blossomed into quite the outgoing feline and positively wags her stubby little tail with excitement when it’s time to play. Martha is a vocal little girl who is quick to remind you that she needs some attention or cuddle time. She has the purr-fect personality for anyone who is looking for a cat who is a real companion. Why not stop by and meet her today?

Concert pianist to perform ESSEX — Essex Community Concert Series is again honored to bring back internationally acclaimed concert pianist Diana Fanning Friday, Aug. 7, at the Essex Community Church, at 7 p.m. During an informal reception following the concert, people can meet Diana and enjoy light refreshments. The concert program will include Ms. Fanning’s exquisite renditions of works by Beethoven, Brahms, Debussy and Janáek.

For more information on the Essex Community Concert Series, contact Peggy Staats, Committee Chairman at pstaats@westelcom. com or visit essexcommunityconcerts.org.

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Lewis offers to pay town salaries for winning candidates

By Pete DeMola

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ESSEX — Sandy Lewis is frustrated at government and wants to help foster a transition.

He’s frustrated at what he perceives as corruption, sluggishness and all-around ineptitude.

What irks him even more is that no one seems to be stepping forward to challenge the status quo.

The town of Essex is unique among the 18 towns in Essex County n that two town board positions are open and there are no declared candidates running to fill those positions. In addition, both the supervisor and the town clerk are running opposed.

There are good, honest people in the community who would make great public servants, said Lewis.

But they’re waiting in the shadows.

“They’re all scared — they’re actually afraid,” said Lewis in a conference call with reporters. “I feel this is very difficult to stomach.”

Lewis said he’s becoming “exceedingly worried” about develop-

ments in the town of Essex.

There’s the recent federal probe that saw former clerk Bill Morgan get nailed for engaging in an international child pornography scandal from his corner office.

“You hurt a child, you hurt me,” said Lewis.

There’s the soon-to-be-former town council member who Lewis, who co-owns a large cattle farm, said fudged his property lines to build a garden shed on Lewis’ property.

“There’s a sense of cabal here.”

And there are officials who Lewis says lurk in the shadows and intimidate newcomers.

Upon the recommendation of friends and the state police, Lewis said he applied for a weapons permit, which he has received, but hasn’t yet utilized.

“They’re criminal scum,” said Lewis.

How to mitigate?

Office-seekers have another two weeks to circulate petitions for the open positions.

Ballot access is simple: garner signatures from five percent of the

receive a Bub’s Pizza party gift certificate.

The Kan Jam tournament will immediately follow at around 3 p.m. Ages 12 through adult may participate. Trophies and prizes will be given.

Frisbee Golf will be open all day for all ages. Registration forms will be available on our website very soon.

The activities that go from Sunday, Aug. 9 through Aug. 15 begin Monday with Healthier Today support group. They meet at Lord Road entrance to Blueberry Trail system at 6 p.m. Please check our facebook group, Social Center Fitness, for updates.

On Tuesday, the Third Age Adult Day Center will be at 10 a.m. The Teen Rec hours are from noon to 6 p.m. YogaFit with Ellen DuBois will be held at 4:15 p.m.

Square Dancing with Gary Finney begins at 6:30 p.m.

On Wednesday, the Teen Rec hours are from noon to 6 p.m.

On Thursday, YogaFit with Ellen DuBois begins at 9:30 a.m. The Teen Rec hours are from noon to 6 p.m.

Mah Jong begins at 1 p.m. Zumba with Cynthia starts at 5:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday Teen Rec hours are from 2 until 9 p.m.

For more information, visit elizabethtownsocialcenter.org or call 873-6408.

electorate. Make sure they follow the letter of the law, turn them in and start campaigning.

Lewis, who is 76, said he doesn’t want the top job, nor would he serve if elected (which, he admitted, would be a longshot considering his outspoken reputation around town).

He ticked off a list of local residents whom he respected and admired.

Lewis will support and pay the salaries what of he called “acceptable” candidates if they are elected — a SandyPAC if you will.

Doing so, he said, will act as an incentive to take on the lowpaying work.

Qualifications: Just be honest and willing.

Lewis admitted he hasn’t thought it all through and some open questions remain.

“Can we get anything going in the right direction?” he asked.

The deadline for independent candidates to file their petitions is Aug. 18.

“We have a deep community to this community and its children,” said Lewis. “All we need is fresh blood.”

Elizabethtown Social Center Arin Burdo

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Square dancing on the lawn in the summertime? Yee haw!

All ages and abilities love square dancing with caller Gary Finney. He teaches the basics as he goes but keeps the experienced on their toes! Mr. Finney and his fiddler will be here Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 6:30 p.m. We will dance indoors if it rains.

The Cora Putnam Hale Memorial Summer Performing Arts Series is brought to you by the Social Center and the Town of Elizabethtown. The full schedule can be found on our website and facebook page.

The Healthier Today support group will meet Monday, Aug. 10 and Aug. 24 at the Lord Road entrance to the Blueberry Trail system for a group hike and yoga at 6 p.m. All are welcome to join!

Mark your calendars for the fifth annual Frisbee Festival Saturday, Sept. 19. An Ultimate Frisbee tournament will begin at 1 p.m. Ages 12 through adult are eligible to play. Each team must have at least two players who are female and/or over 30. The winning team will

On Thursday, June 25, Daughters of the American Revolution members from Champlain Chapter were in Washington, D.C. at the Vietnam Memorial. Betty Band, Chapter Vice Regent and Betty White, State Director District IV, both of Westport, laid a red, white and blue wreath at the Women’s Memorial in recognition of the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. They also located names of area soldiers on the wall of U.S. Army: John Peter Drake, Charles Elbert Gay, Richard Durand Stevens, Joseph Francis Ribeiro and Lynn Cecil Whitford; U.S. Marines: Bernard George Oliver, Melvin Alexander Wade and Marcus William Stoddard; and U.S. Navy: Michael Dean Baker.

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EYE ON THE ARTS

LINDA DOLLY

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— Returning for its third year to Otis Mountain in the scenic Adirondack Mountains of Elizabethtown, NY, The Otis Mountain Get has announced a unique and diverse lineup of 30-plus acts. The 2015 Get Down will start on Friday, Sept.

11, and end on Sept. 13. Check suncommunitynews.com for more on the festival!

Second, our paper which is free to pick up, or for the majority of you is delivered right to your home; would carry a printed list of current gigs to attend.

But we can’t print a weekly list of everything!

So, we will pare down the list and give you the Northern Highlights. For the most part, organizations that enrich our communities, without making a profit will make the cut and be on our list.

If you have something, you really need our readership to know; you might want to purchase a small announcement. See the ones on the side of the facing page, the ones next to the Calendar of Events? Those are the ones I am referencing.

They are not very expensive, and if you think whatever you have to say is important enough to purchase an ad, then it will put it in the calendar, with guaranteed placement.

Third, my column will be full of tips, and interviews of upcoming events Every time you visit our calendars, you should leave with a pocket full of options. You have my word on it!

Linda Dolly is the coordinator of arts and entertainment for Sun Community News.

www.suncommunitynews.com/events for the latest events

elcome to our redesigned publication. I was hired to help organize and spotlight the best events and activities in our area, via a Calendar of Events.

When I first saw the spots they wanted to fill, I was a little apprehensive.

My doubt was probably rooted in my memories of high school.

Let me explain. It was the seventies. Not clear enough?

In my teens, I used to suit up with the other athletes and take the bus to games.

It is amusing because, I didn’t enjoy sports, and was horrified when I was put into an actual game. However, for two sports a year I took the risk, because riding the bus was one of the best social activities of my high school.

With these memories firmly imprinted on my subconscious, I wasn’t sure I could unearth enough legitimate activities. I have selected the word “legitimate” because, personally, I can make an interactive game out of any situation.

Unfortunately, not everyone believes a swift game of “Empty the Dishwasher Fire Brigade” is fun. So, I was pretty sure I couldn’t get away with a bulleted list of ways to play “Fire Brigade”.

With a concerted effort we began compiling a list. It began when everyone working in our offices, funneled all their personal and professional “activities” related emails in my direction. Additionally, Susan, in our Ticonderoga office and Gayle, Maureen and I, in Elizabethtown, spent a week scouring the internet for regional venues.

We discovered there are gads of lists. Lists like islands of information…standing alone. There isn’t a lack of activities, but discovering them all in one place was certainly a challenge.

For example, yesterday, I went on-line in searching for such a list from a business I knew had interesting activities every week.

In my search, I found beautiful photographs, but that was not what I was looking to find. So, I hopped in my car to visit the owner. I told her about my column and asked why I couldn’t find anything to put next to her name.

She said, you weren’t on our official site. When she took me to her official site, sure enough there were many

entertaining things in which to participate. She printed 12 pages, and handed them to me.

Of course, you understand, I could only smile. If people didn’t know her official site, they would miss something cool.

And she certainly wasn’t the only game around.

Certainly, we needed one list. One place where everyone could go, and find out what their options were.

Now, hold onto your hats, because I think you are going to love what we have devised.

First there is a fantastic online calendar. Our strategy is to create a humungous, illustrated events list. If your business or organization who has something to promote, we want you to hop aboard.

Just log on at suncommunitynews.com/events.

Then move your curser up to the top of the page, click “Add Event” or something similar.

Type the information you would like to share in the provided spots. If you have a photograph, add it! When you hit “Publish”, you will be helping create one of the area’s best There is no charge for what is essentially an online ad.

Even better, use our calendar on your website. Share your news and the details of other happenings in the area with your clients. And, again, free as our mountain air for an individual or business....But of course there are more elaborate options if your calendar need is heavy duty.

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Taylor had worked as a professional musician in New York City for 20 years, a career that allowed the pair to bring primo touring musicians to the Adirondack Park.

Past performers have included a blend of old friends, past collaborators and people with whom Taylor really wanted to work, like Keith Ganz, the esteemed jazz guitarist who performed last month.

About that word… jazz.

Haskins said it can be a dirty word that discourages people from going to shows.

But Soundwaves really is a jazz outdoor concert series, albeit one with a small “j.”

By not marketing the series using that the Word That Must Not Be Named, folks come and experience a wildly diverse genre of music that they wouldn’t ordinary dive into, says the pair.

Music like that proffered by the Alan Ferber Nonet, who wowed Westport last month with their swingy big band-style compositions. Or Joel Harrison, whose avant-garde guitar noodlings can be heard this Thursday.

“Everyone who has participated has done something innovative and adventurous with the music that is our American heritage,” said Haskins.

It’s a strategy that’s working.

Paul Stevens looked on appreciatively as Kat Wright & The Indomitable Soul Band ripped through their set of soul standards as the sun set.

“Westport needs every opportunity to have an influx of people to support our community,” said the town resident, noting that the community has been struggling to find a niche in recent years.

Maurya Teale, who also lives in town, came with her family and friends.

“It’s nice to have something going on,” said Teale.

Some came from across the lake, like Josie Farnsworth and Angie Boldec.

“It’s fun, it’s noisy, she’s a great singer — she’s pretty and probably practiced a lot,” gushed Farnsworth, who is eight, of Kat Wright. “And tell her she’s a good person.”

Farnsworth and her mom came from Pawlet, VT — about 80 minutes away — after hearing a radio ad.

It’s a first for both of them.

“The whole history is really beautiful,” said Boldec, adding that they’ll definitely return to Westport. “This kind of event is perfect for it.”

While Ballard Park has hosted a concert series for years, past organizers received support from different funding organizations and the state.

This year, Soundwaves had no outside funding, making it wholly community supported, a measure the Haskins’ find both heartening and a harbinger of the series’ survival.

In addition to local merchants and residents, support also comes from the Ballard Park Foundation, the nonprofit group that owns and manages the park, which abuts Lake Champlain.

“It’s a fantastic thing they’ve pulled together,” said Heidi Sweet, who serves as the board’s president.

The community has been supportive, a measure that also benefits local businesses, said Sweet, who sees the concert series as part of a bigger picture — that of the town’s resurgent vitality.

Sweet said more events are in the works to harness this cracking sense of energy, including the influx of young farmers to the region.

As concertgoers took in the music, Josh Zack and Sarah King, the proprietors of the Poco Más Tacos food truck, did steady business.

“Everyone is so welcoming,” said King, who relocated to Westport from California. “I’ve lived in several rural communities before, and that’s not something that has always happened.”

The concert has also been great

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for promotion, which is critical for a new business, especially when they’re able to reach a new demographic.

A Puerto Rican woman even told them that their pork reminded them of her upbringing in her home turf, said King. “That was pretty sweet.”

Haskins said she and Taylor will continue to curate the concert series for as long as the community will have them.

“We’re doing this for our community and not ourselves,” Haskins said. “If the community sees the value and continues to support us, we’ll be happy to continue to organize them. Music is one of the three things that make people’s heartbeat: food, air and music — that’s why we need it here.”

Soundwaves: Thursdays at Ballard Park in Westport. Coming up this week: Joel Harrison & Spirit House.

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milled about in the afternoon sun.

Essex Day, the long-running summer festival held this past Saturday, was a boon for the small businesses and organizations that dot this sleepy lakefront community.

Bailey and Barcz run Griddles, a wood-fired flat-iron kitchen on wheels.

In other countries, the simple operation would be street food. It is here, too. But they’re usually consigned to toney private gigs.

High-profile events like this help Griddles generate the publicity and exposure to land those lucrative private parties and weddings, the bread and butter for entrepreneurs in the North Country’s seasonal economy.

It’s also a way to rub elbows with their peers, just regular folks.

“It’s great to be a part of the local scene,” said Barcz.

This is exactly what organizers had in mind when they created Essex Day nearly four decades ago, explained Donna Sonnett, of Essex Initiatives, the organizers.

What started as a clambake eventually morphed into a market day, Sonnett explained.

Now, Essex Day also serves as a way for friends, families and those who simply love the community to annually reunite.

Another upstart was Sarah White, who was spreading the word about Boquet Valley Blooms, her new floral biz.

White said the region could use more florists.

Like Griddles, Boquet Valley Blooms hopes to tap into the private party and wedding market before the pair start hosting events themselves at their burgeoning vineyard, which is located about a mile up the street.

“She’s bringing beauty to the town of Essex,” grinned Jay, White’s husband.

Business was booming at the Adirondack Art Association, said Director Janice Koerig, while iced coffees were flying out the door at a local cafe, the Pink Pig. Dozens of vendors dotted the streets, displaying everything from well-thumbed books to towering basil plants — like “little green creatures,” as one attendee put it.

Essex Initiatives took over the whole thing in 1993, a measure that brought a degree of order to the unruly bash.

Before that, the day-long sale was a free-for-all, with vendors fighting over space on Main Street.

Residents are happier now, Sonnett said, because they have a choice to if exhibitors will display items in front of their homes.

It’s also good opportunity for nonprofits to get the word out about their organizations, noted Sonnett, including the Whallonsburg Grange, who were selling raffle tickets for their movie series and promoting their ongoing centennial efforts.

“We’re connecting with the community that we’re serving,” said Grange President Andy Buchanan.

Ray Clemens and Michelle Ditzian found themselves in town by way of Vermont, where they’d just picked up their daughter from circus camp.

Following lunch on the lake, the Chicago residents waded deeper and deeper into the hamlet on a search for the famed strawberry shortcake, which was rumored to be exceptional.

“It’s great,” said Ditzian of the festivities, pausing to examine baskets of bright orange mushrooms on display at the Harvest Hill Farms booth.

Down the street, local residents tidied up around an empty table that once displayed all manner of knick-knacks, household objects and other curios.

“We did very well,” said Eve Bailey.

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Nearby, Rose Fine nodded while cradling a bowl stuffed with banknotes.

As the town entered high summer, shadows began to fall on the storybook community.

When Ken Hughes, the self-proscribed “Mac Man” who was raffling off an iPad, asked the crowd how many were out-of-towners, most raised their hands, including the guy who won an hour’s worth of free computing services.

“You know we’re from Philly, right?” said the man.

“It’s no problem, I love Philly,” said Hughes.

Supervisor Ed Gardner said the event was a boon for his town, which usually rolls up the sidewalks six months out of the year.

Gardner hoped more folks, those brought into a town renowned for its beauty and historic character, would visit during the off-season, or even relocate here.

Broadband and cellular service is crucial to attract folks and get them to stay longer.

“It will help tremendously,” said Gardner, pointing out Willsboro, the neighboring town, faced similar issues.

Last year, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that New York will invest $500 million to build up the state’s broadband infrastructure, with an additional $500 million coming from the private sector.

“Our shovels are ready to hit the ground,” said Gardner.

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OBITUARIES

EdnaÊ MaeÊ Loane JAY — Edna Mae Loane, 94, of Pikesville, MD passed away peacefully in the company of family on July 28th at Champlain Valley Physician’s Hospital in Plattsburgh, NY after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her dear husband, John Lawrence Loane, and her brother Charles Ted Cann.

Edna Mae lived for 60+ years in her beloved brick Cape Cod home on Olmstead Rd in the historic neighborhood of Sudbrook Park, MD, where she served as ‘Block Captain’ for many years. When her granddaughters were born she divided her time between Olmstead Rd. and Jay, NY. More recently she resided at the Neighborhood House in Keene Valley, NY and Meadowbrook Healthcare in Plattsburgh, NY. Edna Mae enjoyed tending her yard and gardens, playing Scrabble, and spending time in the Adirondacks with her granddaughters. She was a devoted and loving “Nana.”

Edna Mae is survived by her children and their spouses: Joseph Turner Loane III and Louise McTernan Loane of San Francisco, CA; and Julie Loane

Ward and Sidney “Jay” Ward III of Jay, NY and their daughters Mollie Louise Ward and Lucy Annabelle Ward, of Jay, NY. She is also survived by two nieces: Diana Elizabeth Cann and Leslie Ruth Cann; and a nephew, Arthur Douglas Cann, his wife Claire Jordan Cann and their son Charles Jordan Cann.

A memorial service was held on Saturday August 1, 2015 at the Jay Baptist Church. A reception and delicious lunch provided by River’s Edge Emporium followed the memorial service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Jay Baptist Church, P.O. Box 142, Jay, NY 12941.

The family would like to thank the staffs of the Neighborhood House and Meadowbrook Healthcare for the loving support and respect given to Edna Mae while she was there. The family would also like to thank the staff on the 7th floor of CVPH, and especially the Palliative Care team, for the compassionate care they offered at the end of her life.

KatherineÊ Ò KittyÓ Ê Merle-Smith KEENE VALLEY — There will be a memorial service for Katherine “Kitty” Merle-Smith on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 1 p.m. at the Keene Valley Congregational Church. All are invited to attend. There will be a reception following in the Van Santvoord room.

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Have-A-Heart raises over $7,000 for Westport senior, family Organizers of fund-raiser credit community effort, support behind event

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ELIZABETHTOWN — Community members from several towns dotting the Champlain Valley rallied for one of their own, raising over $7,000 for Connor Martin and his family following open heart surgery in Boston this past July.

The Have-A-Heart Benefit and Music Festival, held on July 24 — the day Martin returned from the Boston Children’s Center — saw hundreds of guests coming out for an evening of food, music, raffles and more.

Martin, who is still recovering from a surgery addressing his double aortic arch and wasn’t able to attend, was the winner of a 50-50 raffle for nearly $1,000 to go along with the rest raised in support of he and his family.

The congenital heart defect is one in which the aorta is split into two and develops around the trachea instead of next to it — an extremely rare and potentially fatal condition in which breathing and swallowing can be restricted.

The fundraiser was held in memory of Lenny Rheaume, an Elizabethtown-Lewis graduate who passed away untimely from a heart defect in January of last year at the age of 24. His sister, Maria Rheaume, started the fundraiser in his memory.

Last year’s Have-A-Heart festival raised hundreds for the Children’s Heart Foundation. With help from family, musicians, business and so on, this year’s ballooned substantially.

Maria described Lenny as a compassionate person, but also one who enjoyed music and a good time — the exact type of atmosphere Maria tried to foster with the fundraiser.

“It felt like Lenny was there in spirit,” Maria said.

Joined by Maria in helping put the event together was her mother, Linda Wolf, while the alternative rock band Better by Morning donated its time by not only playing it, but promoting the event.

Myron James, Last Call and Azor Ahai — featuring two of Martin’s brothers — also played at the festival.

“We were just in awe,” Wolf said. “Just so grateful for everybody that donated and attended. The outpouring of love was amazing, not just the money — just to have everybody there.”

Between the raffles, a silent auction and food, dozens of business-

es from Moriah to Lake Placid donated goods and money in support of the family.

Maria said she was moved by how a number of agencies and the community came together for the soon-to-be Westport senior.

“It’s huge to see the value of living in a small community,” Maria said. “It’s like an extended family.”

Wolf agreed: “We certainly had lots of help. Everyone stepped up to the plate.”

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SARANAC LAKE — The Can-Am Rugby Tournament, complete with over 2,000 players, descended on fields in Saranac Lake and Lake Placid July 31 through Aug. 2.

With over 100 teams in competition, the area saw an influx of ruggers from far and wide playing in a variety of different divisions, including the Unisex Rugby Cup Match and Quad Rugby, a competitive wheelchair variation of the game.

Hosted by the Mountaineers Rugby Football Club, the tournament is the largest held in North America. The Mountaineers fielded a men’s, women’s and “old boys” team.

Cameron Moody, president of the Mountaineers RFC, described in his president’s letter a strong future for the sport, including a new and young embracement of it through high school Adirondack rugby.

“As men and women, players and fans travel from all over to a little town in the heart of the Adirondacks for one action packed weekend a year,” wrote Moody, “keep in mind the history of this tournament, the legacy we have built and the future we hope to have.”

Over-35: Wild Rover 26, Connecticut Grey 11 Over-45: Brockport 13, Old Breed 7 Over-50: Connecticut Grey 10, Fathers & Sons 5 Over-55: Cardinals 22, Pequa Exiles 5 Men’s Club Division: East Side Hyenas A 20, Fathers & Sons 17 Women’s Club Division: NY Rugby 38, Beantown 19

The Wild Rovers, a Pennsylvania rugby club playing in the 35+ division, ran away to a 45-0 win over Montclair on July 31. Over 100 teams descended on Saranac Lake and Lake Placid for the 42nd annual Can-Am Rugby Tournament, one of the largest in the world.

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HAVE-A-HEART Proceeds from this year’s Have-A-Heart benefit and music festival benefitted Westport student Connor Martin

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before,” said McGahay, who had been waiting in the office for hours for Whitney to emerge so the pair could rule on challenged signatures.

The other candidates include North Hudson town council hopeful Brian Caza, a Republican, and John Drinkwine (D), who is running for town council in Willsboro.

Whitney’s refusal to rule was holding up the printing of ballots, which needing to be shipped out to military personnel, said McGahay.

It also deprived objectors of a lower court decision before the state-mandated deadline to file court action came and went last month.

Commissioners across the state are required to make a ruling no later than two weeks after petitions are filed.

The process of examining signatures usually happens within 48 hours after objections are filed, explained McGahay.

But Whitney went on vacation before issuing a ruling.

When Whitney got back two weeks later, McGahay said he wanted to stage courtroom-type proceedings to rule on the signatures, including the cross examination of witnesses, a procedure that is beyond the scope of the board, she said, and something that is, in fact, illegal.

“That could get us sued,” said McGahay.

McGahay was forced to call the state board of elections for advice.

She said Director of Election Operations Anna Svizzero expressed dismay at the delay and confirmed that the board could not receive evidence, hear witnesses and/or allow for their cross examination.

McGahay said Whitney then refused to join in the conference call with state officials.

At that time, only two other counties in the state hadn’t issued rulings.

Hudak needed 305 signatures to qualify for ballot access and submitted 321.

Win Belanger, the objector, challenged 92 of them.

As Belanger displayed copies of the petitions to a reporter on Thursday, Whitney emerged from his office and chastised Belanger, claiming that it was forbidden for him to handle original documents.

Belanger noted that they were copies. Whitney apologized and retreated back to his office with Kosmider — but left the original documents on the table.

Whitney then instructed two staffers to monitor the room.

Each time, McGahay knocked on the door to ask if Whitney was ready to make a ruling, he shooed her away, telling her he wasn’t ready.

Belanger said some of the signatures should clearly be thrown out because they were signed by unregistered voters, or those registered to other parties, all of which are against state election law.

Others contained missing dates and addresses.

“I am appalled that such arrogance can go unchecked by anyone when it is uncalled for in a simple procedural meeting of two commissioners with witnesses present,” said Belanger, who serves on the Essex County Republican Committee.

Despite these easily identifiable errors, all of which were analyzed by a reporter, when Whitney finally emerged from his office shortly before noon, he

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issued three written statements that said he found each petition valid.

“This is my ruling,” he said, staring at McGahay.

“The state board of elections told us to sit down and rule,” responded McGahay.

Whitney stared down at her without speaking.

“Those are my rulings,” he eventually said.

Whitney and Kosmider left the room without comment — but not before dodging questions from a reporter and other county officials.

Asked to respond to allegations that he delayed the election process by going on vacation, Whitney looked at Kosmider: “You don’t have to say anything,” Kosmider instructed him.

Whitney also refused to answer questions from Shaun Gillilland, the public safety chairman who is charged with overseeing the board of elections.

Gillilland was called in to witness the tense situation.

“Can you tell me why the public meeting was not properly noticed?” asked Gillilland.

Whitney turned around and walked out the door.

“I don’t think you should answer anything,” Kosmider said to him as the two were leaving.

Kosmider also declined comment.

Whitney, of Schroon Lake, was appointed by the board of supervisors in August 2013. Kosmider, who then served as Crown Point supervisor, put his name forward for the job. At the time, he was working as a clerk in that same office.

He made headlines last November when he asked lawmakers to double his salary, a request they declined on the grounds that it was a part-time position and that the last election had gone off without a hitch.

Following last week’s incident, Whitney and Kosmider refused to respond to a lengthy list of questions, including why a private citizen was giving direction to a public official, that were emailed to them by a reporter.

After Whitney left the building with Kosmider, McGahay reviewed the signatures and noted enough discrepancies that would have booted Hudak from the ballot.

Both Kosmider and Democratic Committee Secretary Peter Hahn signed the petition twice, she noted, a clear violation of election law.

“I followed the rules of the state board of elections to the letter and out of the 92 objections, 33 were valid objections, leaving Hudak with 288 valid signatures. He needed 305,” said McGahay.

Drinkwine, the Willsboro town council candidate, needed 16 valid signatures. He submitted 31, but McGahay said 21 were invalid.

According to state election law, each commissioner or board is empowered to make rules in reference to the filing and disposition of such petition, certificate, objections and specifications, said John Conklin, an official at the state board of elections.

Essentially, Conklin said, it is up to the county board to follow the process it has established to complete its administrative review of objections.

Petition rulings are governed by a large body of case law.

“Every board in the state is, or should be, familiar with that case law and act accordingly,” said Conklin in an email.

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While the state board is available to offer advice and guidance, as it did in this case, Conklin noted, it does not sit as an appeal body with regard to local petition rulings.

McGahay said she was flabbergasted at Whitney’s closed door tactics.

Removing signatures from the petitions requires a consensus, she said, which means even if the two commissioners disagreed, the challenged signatures would have remained.

Gillilland, too, was stunned.

“This not partisan, said Gillilland, who also serves as the Essex County Republican Chairman. “This is about doing your job.”

Gillilland said Whitney owes the board of supervisors an explanation.

“We cannot let this become a precedent in this county,” said Gillilland.

On Monday, lawmakers met with county attorney Daniel Manning, who they tasked with looking into the issue.

No action has yet been taken, said Gillilland.

The board of supervisors has the power to to appoint, reappoint or choose not to appoint election commissioners, said Gillilland, but they can’t force their removal. Only the governor can do that.

“Why have two commissioners if one won’t do their job?” asked Gillilland.

North Hudson Supervisor Ronald Moore, who attended the meeting, declined to comment on specifics, citing personnel issues.

He did say, however, that he is open to the idea of reopening the board of elections sub-committee that was shuttered.

“I think it could be helpful when in election cycle, disregarding this present issue, if the commissioners feel there are problems, they could try to get those issues resolved earlier rather than later,” said Moore.

Last week’s flap came a day after the lawsuit against the board of elections was withdrawn.

Belanger, a co-plaintiff in the lawsuit, said it was done because he expected a ruling on Thursday from both commissioners.

“This is the most ludicrous affair I’ve ever seen,” he said.

Kosmider was evidently in charge, said Belanger, who called the fiasco “dirty politics” directed at helping candidates who would been kicked off the ballot for improper filing.

The incident reveals a gaping flaw that has cast the entire petitioning system into doubt, he said, including the next round of petitions, those from independent candidates that are due on Aug. 18.

“Anyone can sign and turn in incomplete paperwork placing themselves on the ballot,” Belanger said. “It’s unbelievable that there is no legal action available to correct an inaction like this from a public officer.”

Hudak said while he wasn’t privy to the review process, he wouldn’t be surprised in there was an error or two, even after a pair of legal advisors reviewed the petitions.

“Turning them in, we knew they would object to some of them,” he said.

“We weren’t doing anything shady.”

Now that the ballot appears to be firmed up, Hudak said he wants to focus on the race. Voters will head to the polls in November.

“It’s too bad that the process has been contentious all the way along,” he said.

“All I can do is run the best campaign I can run.”

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AU SABLE FORKS – Friday, Aug. 14th Towne Meeting Benefit Concert. Cipriano's, The Riverside.

6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Donations. Details: townemeeting.com

WILLSBORO- Thursday Aug. 20th Willsboro Women's Golf Association. Willsboro Golf Course. 2 p.m Open to the Public. Details: 9634570 WILLSBORO- Tuesday Aug. 11th Willsboro Women's Golf Association. Willsboro Golf Course. 2 p.m Open to the Public.

ESSEX – Friday Aug. 14th Dan Berggren, Adirondack Folk Singer.

Essex Community Concerts Carol Williams, Organ Concert. Essex Community Church 7 p.m. $10 adults, $5 under 12. Reservation required. Details: essexcommunityconcerts.org.

SARANAC – Every Sunday.

Saranac Green Market. Picketts Corners. 9:30 a.m. To 1 p.m.

WESTPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING The Westport Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 6:00 PM in the Teacher Resource Room. Agenda items will include facility use requests, appointments and any other business that may come before the Board. All Board of Education meetings are open to the public.

WILLSBORO – Wednesday Aug. 12th 'Kids Night Out', Football Skills. Willsboro Central School.

Grades K-12. 6 to 7 p.m. Details: Jennifer Leibeck 963-8040, leibe2@aol.com, Krissy Leerkes 572-0315, krissygay1@yahoo.com

PERU – Aug. 16th Towne meeting benefit concert. Gaebo. 6 to 8 p.m.

Donation. Details: townemeeting.com BOOKS WILLSBORO – Sat. Aug. 8th 85th Birthday Book Sale, Paine Memorial Free Library, 9 a.m. Until 2 p.m.

Jam Band Concert. Library Lawn, 50-50. 2 p.m. Preview Sale Friday Aug. 7th 5 to 7 p.m. Details: 9637419.

WILLSBORO- Tuesday Aug. 18th Willsboro Women's Golf Association. Membership Tournament.

Willsboro Golf Course. 2 p.m Open to the Public. Details: 618-8309307 COMMUNITY OUTREACH

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ELIZABETHTOWN – Aug. 18th Summer performances, The Pitch Blenders String Band. Elizabethtown Social Center lawn. 6:30 p.m.

Rain or Shine.

ElLIZABETHTOWN – Essex County WIC. Public Health Building. 11:30 a.m. To 6:30 p.m. Details: 8733560, 569-3296.

PLATTSBURGH - “Trends in Philanthropy”, workshop. Plattsburgh Public Library. Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Details: 946-7851, Martha@MarthSpear.com, Firday, Aug. 7th.

WESTPORT – Thursday, Aug. 13th Soundwaves Concert: Jamie Baum Quartet. Ballard Park. 7:30 p.m.

Details: soundwaveswestport.tumblr.com.

DANCING AU SABLE FORKS- Swing Dance Workshop, Adults. Coudsplitter Studio, Tahawus Center, 7 to 8 :15 p.m. $35 pp. Details: 646-7347151, 293-7608, Tahawus@verizon.net, Aug. 7th – Aug. 30th FARMER'S MARKETS ROUSES POINT – Farmers Market, Rouses Point Dodge Memorial Library, 3 to 7 p.m. Every Friday.

LECTURES & SEMINARS BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE – Aug. 10th Monday Night Lecture: Ellen Phelan, “Ellen Phelan's Kenjockety”. Museum Auditorium, 9097 St. Rte. 30, 7:30 p.m. Free museum members, students, children, $5 non members.

BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE – David Starbuck, “Archaelogy in Adirondacks”. Museum Auditorium, 9097 St. Rte 30. 7:30 p.m. Free: museum members, students, children, $5 nonmembers.

WILMINGTON – Aug. 18th Altitudinal Shifts of Adirondack Birds in Response to Climate Change, Dr. Jereby J. Kirchman. ASRC Whiteface Field Station, 110 Marble Mountain Lane 7 p.m.

SPORTS & RECREATION FRIDAY, AUG. 7-WESTPORT-Soccer clinic, Westport Central School Athletic field. 6:15 to 7:45 P.M. Details: 225-9772.

SARANAC LAKE – Aug. 15th Olga Memorial Footrace, 10K, 5K walk.

Berkeley Green, Main St., Broadway. $20 Saturday, Aug. 8th $25 race day, family max $70. Registration 8 a.m. Race 9:30 a.m. Registration: slskatepark.org. Details: 637-4297, slskatepark@yahoo.com.

SUMMER PROGRAMS ELIZABETHTOWN – Wednesday Aug. 12th Adirondack Fire Tower Program Field Days. Adirondack History Museum. 9 a.m. To 3 p.m.

Details: 873-6466, echs@adkhistorycenter.org ROUSES POINT – Preschool story time, Miss Sara. Every Monday.

Rouses Point Dodge Memorial Library. 10 to 11 a.m.

VENDORS Renew- Ecumenical Thrift Store 306 Main St. (The Manse), Essex NY Open Daily, except Wednesday's, thru Labor Day

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1979 Triumph Sptitfire 1500 Convertible, 4 cyl., 4 spd., Int./ Ext. very good condition, low miles, No Winters, Roadable, manuals, $3995.00. 518-643-9484 2012 VW Beetle, excellent condition, 50,000 miles. $10,500 OBO. 518-873-6430.

2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT, 10,013 miles, Silver, 28mpg in City & 38mpg on highway, 4dr., $15,500. Call 518-310-0790.

CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! Top $$$$$ PAID! Running or Not, All Years, Makes, Models. Free Towing! We're Local! 7 Days/Week.

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BOATS 1968 Launch Dyer 20' Glamor Girl, Atomic 4 inboard engine, 30HP, very good cond. Safe, reliable, spacious, ideal camp boat.

Reasonable offers considered. Located in Essex, NY. 802-503-5452 1990 SEARAY 19' Open Bow w/ 150HP 1995 Mercury and Trailer.

Includes Bow, Bimi and Mooring Covers, Tow Bar and Skis. Clean and Runs Fine. $2500 OBO. 518962-8627 2010 PONTOON BOAT 20' Premier Sunsation with trailer and 60 hp Mercury motor. Covers included. $17,950 OBO. Call or text 607-425-1083 or email smiths5@yahoo.com 4 HP-MERCURY – GOOD CONDITION. $425 OBO. 518-647-5475.

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94 Bassboat 18' 150HP Yamah motor, Tandem trailer, new trolling motor, new batteries, $7000 OBO. 518-561-2586.

GRUMMAN ALUMINUM 14ft w/good trailer Johnson 9.9hp; Minkota 50# trolling; motor stand; gas tank; Garmin fishfinder; Humminbird depth; two batteries; lights; two upholstered seats; anchor; oars; extras. $2200. 518293-7185 NITE ICE BOAT #257 Excellent condition, used on Lake George NY, three times. Asking $4000, new cost $9000, 518-6683273 AUTO'S WANTED CASH FOR CARS and TRUCKS. Get A Top Dollar INSTANT Offer!

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Experienced OTR Reefer drivers wanted for a WEEKLY DEDICATED ROUNDTRIP RUN. 2300-2500 miles/week. Home Weekends. Paid vacation, 401k savings plan, vision, dental, disability & health insurance offered. Class A CDL, 2 years OTR experience, good MVR, references required. Call Ruth/Mike 1-800-222-5732.

OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY FOR EXPERIENCED – ENERGIZED SALES PEOPLE: American Management Association, an international not-for-profit membership based organization that provides a broad range of management education services to individuals and organizations is lookig to file (8) full time Business Development Specialists at our Saranac Lake campus. The BDS will focus on generating new revenue by cultivating and establishing relationships with new customers and dormant accounts through sales of corporate seminars and memberships. Salary is 32k plus immediate commission incentives with benefits availble after three months of successful training. At this time candidates will also be eligible to fill Regional Account Manager positions in our Public Seminar Division. The average gross compensation for a Regional Account Manager with at least one-year of service in 2014 was 57.5k. AMA also provides carpooling/commmuter allowance. For a complete job description including required qualificiations and to apply for a position, visit our website, www.amanet.org. An EOE/AA employer.

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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 1972 Chevelle Malibu 2 dr./H.T., V-8, Auto Trans., Less Than 17,000 miles, A Must See! $19,900.00. 518-643-9484

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1987 TERRY 29' loaded, air/heater, decent shape, $1500 OBO. 518-963-8930 Ask for Adam.

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Special Education Teacher: The Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School is seeking applications for a full time Special Education Teacher (1.0 FTE) certified for Middle/High School, salary per contract, effective September 1, 2015.

Submit completed application available online (www.elcsd.org) letter of interest, resume, certifications, and/or qualifications to: Superintendent, PO Box 158, Elizabethtown, NY 12932. Deadline: August 14, 2015 EOE HELP WANTED LOCAL

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Wadhams, Emily et. al.

Currey, Lloyd

Elizabethtown

$235,000

7/27/2015

Deutsche Bank et. al.

Rafferty, Brad

North Elba

$177,000

7/27/2015

Sprague, Paul et al.

Wheeler, William

Schroon

$65,000

7/27/2015

Barber, Erwin & Joyce

Sheehan, Travis et. al.

Westport

$225,000

7/29/2015

Fougner, John

Foster, Kenneth & Thelma North Hudson

$14,000

7/29/2015

Pratt, Michael

GFT Wood LLC

Elizabethtown

$133,100

7/29/2015

Connors, Vincent & Dianne Gray, Penny & Daryl

North Elba

$210,000

7/29/2015

Baker, Stueart et. al.

Ticonderoga

$112,000

7/29/2015

Reeves, William & Maryann Franz, Joseph, et. al.

North Elba

$424,000

7/29/2015

89 Bay Inc

Town of Minerva

Minerva

$22,000

7/29/2015

Dugan, Cathleen

Campbell, Heather et. al.

North Elba

$152,000

7/29/2015

Tannen, Naomi

Lewis, Stephen

Crown Point, Schroon $49,000

7/29/2015

Hoffman, Peter

Ringer, George & Joanne Schroon

$50,000

7/29/2015

Krupski, Steven et. al.

LaCalamita, Frank & Jessica Schroon

$140,000

7/29/2015

Platt, Paul et. al.

Brady, Peter & Kathleen

$472,500

7/30/2015

Baldwin, Paul & Caroline Eisbrenner, Christopher et. al. Chesterfield

$190,000

7/30/2015

Linder, Daniel & Carol

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LEGALS DRAPER'S ACRES, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 06/18/2015. Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 4582 Cascade Rd., Lake Placid, NY 12946, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: GTF Wood LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/09/2015.

Office Location: Essex County. The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: 2 River Terrace Apt. 18F, New York, NY 10282.

Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

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JBEA PROPERTIES, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 06/22/2015. Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 12 Morningside Dr., Ste. 1, Lake Placid, NY 12946, which is also the principal business location.

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Colorado SECOND: The jurisdic- Louisville, tion of organization of 80027. the LLC is: State of Col- FIFTH: The address of orado. The date of its or- the office required to be maintained in the jurisganization is: March 19, 2008. diction of its formation, THIRD: The County or if one is not required, within this state in which the address of principal the office, or if more office of the limited liathan one office, the prin- bility company is: 114 cipal office, of the LLC is Windwood Circle, Breck- NOTICE OF FORMATION to be located is: Essex enridge, Colorado OF PARKSIDE INN LLC. County, New York.

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