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Barrett attacks Meyer on assigned counsel policies Inside:Ê OnÊ theÊ campaignÊ trailÊ withÊ countyÊ judgeÊ candidatesÊ RichardÊ MeyerÊ &Ê BrianÊ Barrett

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While Barrett once accused Meyer of presiding over an expansion of the court system ELIZABETHTOWN — As the two candi- and the creation of what he referred to as the “chemical welfare” class — Meyer countered dates for county judge remain entrenched in that judges aren’t activists but rather apply the combat, challenger Brian Barrett is sharpen- law as it is written — Barrett has dropped that ing his attacks on the incumbent, Judge Richpete@suncommunitynews.com

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line of attack and is now accusing Meyer of being fiscally irresponsible.

Barrett lashed Meyer for assigning counsel from outside of the county, including Warren and Saratoga counties, to represent defendants. Not only does this deprive local counsel of work, said Barrett, but it costs taxpayer dollars to bring in the outside help.

“I don’t see any reason for that,” said Barrett. “We have a very competent bar in Essex County and I would like to keep taxpayer

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Town-wide festival will welcome fall with pumpkins, apples & vendors

WESTPORT — With just a few more weeks of warm weather, a group of Westport residents is hoping to rally the community with one last hurrah before the sidewalks roll up for the winter.

Medara Sherman remembers when, as a Pete kid, the town would come alive before HalDeMola Editor loween.

Folks would gather on the lawn of the Westport Library and decorate pumpkins with yarn and glitter.

That’s what got Sherman fired up to organize a communitywide event.

Expect attractions across town this weekend.

The Essex County Fairgrounds will host a historical display, a junior demolition derby and horseback riding benefit.

A townwide garage sale will give folks a chance to rub shoulders with their fellow neighbors, while child-friendly activities dotted throughout — apple-dunking, face-painting, applebobbing — should be enough to entertain the kids.

The Heritage House will serve as the epicenter, where a group of local historians will give oral histories on everything from ice fishing to the region’s role in the Civil War. Dozens of vendors will also participate, from potters to local food producers.

money here in the county.”

Meyer countered that Essex County does not have enough qualified lawyers to accommodate the current caseload.

“The attorneys we do have are quite often telling us they don’t have time to handle more cases,” said Meyer. “I’m not aware of any lawyer not getting enough cases.”

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Westport will come alive this Saturday with several events, including a townwide autumn festival.

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Linda Adams said it’s nice to see so many members of the community coming forward to display their items.

“They love getting out meeting people and selling their craft,” said Adams.

Proceeds from vendors will be donated to the local food shelf to assist with their heating bill, while a basket raffle sponsored by the Westport Chamber of Commerce will benefit the town’s bicentennial fireworks fund.

Attendees will also get a chance to scope the fall foliage from Lake Champlain via a Westport Marina-sponsored boat tour, while history buffs are encouraged to embark on a walking tour of the hamlet.

Sherman hopes those who didn’t make it to the town’s bicentennial celebrations in July will return and stay for the day.

“It’s going to give residents a second opportunity to view the displays that community worked really hard to do.”

Westport Fall Fair: Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, find the Westport Heritage House on Facebook.

TICONDEROGA — After Republicans failed to take back a single statewide seat last year, the state party brought in advisors who offered a post-mortem analysis of the race that saw Team Blue thoroughly throttling Team Red. Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, handily won re-election, sailing past Republican challenger Rob Astorino, 54 percent to 40.6 percent. (Green Party candidate Howie Hawkins garnered 4.9 percent.)

Astorino running mate Chris Moss said he hopes the party can use the defeat as a learning experience.

Moss, speaking to Essex County Republicans at their annual dinner last week, of-

fered a list of improvements that he said will allow the party to start adding statewide offices to the win column.

While money is always an issue — the Cuomo campaign spent $35 million to their $6.8 million, Moss noted — the state party needs to do more to build farm teams and nurture the next generation of talent, good candidates to run for offices starting at the local level.

“We need to find a way to get to those folks and find a way to support them,” said Moss.

Republicans also need to be more receptive to women, he said, two-thirds of whom voted for the Cuomo ticket.

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WESTPORT —While farming can be a rewarding gig, it can also be a dangerous one.

Any cursory scroll through national news headlines illustrates as much, especially during harvest season, which is peak season for farm-related mishaps.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tractor overturns are the leading cause of death for farming fatalities.

The region contains a multitude of working farms. Those farms often contain children, many with friends from non-farming families who come to visit.

It’s important they be educated, explained Tiffany Pinheiro, a technician with Essex County Soil & Water Department.

In fact, said Pinheiro, everyone could use a refresher course on things like open manure pits, firearms, guardian dogs and power takeoffs, or PTOs, the extended shafts that spin implements on tractors.

It can be easy for long sleeves and PTOs to become wrapped in the devices.

The results are often ghastly.

To educate the public on these and other issues, several local organizations will hold a farm safety day on Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Essex County Fairgrounds.

It’s the first installment in what Pinheiro

hopes will be an annual series.

Saturday’s event will feature at least a dozen speakers and demonstrations designed to make sure your harvest season is a happy one.

They include Department of Conservation staffers offering lectures on ATV, boating and firearm safety; chainsaw experts from Stihl and representatives from the county health department giving the skinny on tick-borne diseases.

Lyme disease is a growing concern in Essex County, where rates have skyrocketed in the past two decades, reaching a peak in 2013 before gradually subsiding to more manageable levels.

The Environmental Protection Agency attributes this, in part, to a changing climate that fosters a more agreeable habitat for deer ticks.

And about those deadly PTOs: Jim Carrabba, a safety expert with the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health, will give a variety of presentations on tractor safety, including a mock entanglement.

“We’re just trying to get people to think with this demonstration,” said Carrabba.

Farm & Safety Day: Saturday, Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For a full list of participating speakers and agencies, contact SWCD’s Tiffany Pinheiro at 962-8225 (or tpinheiro@ westelcom.com) or CCE’s Linda Gillilland at 962-4810, or llg46@cornell.edu. Free.

Tractor overturns are the leading cause of death for farm fatalities.

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MINEVILLE — High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care will hold a special memorial service to honor the memory of those we have served between January 1, 2015 and June 30, 2015 on Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, at 6 p.m. Each person is remembered by name and loved ones are invited to light a candle in their memory. The service will include readings and music with light refreshments immediately following.

With this service, we are extending an invitation to other members of the community who have suffered a loss. All are warmly welcomed to attend the memorial service and time will be allowed for their remembrances also. For more information contact Cam at 942-6513. RSVP

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specifically eight people, took five days to remove 90 square feet of paint.

Once removing the paint, they started putting the tile on the wall at the end of August and finished the project completely by Sept. 10 with the help of many contributors, including SUNY Plattsburgh students Robert “Guitsy” Wolf, Dylan Anhalt, Alex Sutton and Martha Grey; Young’s daughter CJ and husband Terry; and Gerald and Carol Hofmaister, a retired couple who helped this project grow from the very beginning.

“It was an absolutely huge project and we made it our own quest to just be there whenever Sue needed us,” Gerald said.

“To build something beautiful and permanent in our community is an opportunity of a lifetime.”

“Every time I go by, I’m just in awe of how beautiful it is,” Carol added. “I still get chills when I see it.”

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PLATTSBURGH — Adults and children approached the Mountain Lake Mandala, touching the tiles they created during the many workshops conducted by artist Sue Young.

Young — a local artist from Jay who was lead for this community art project part of the Tibetan Festival of the Arts — conducted many workshops and worked many days toward the finished project, made by approximately 300 people and exactly 3,480 tiles.

The mural was officially unveiled Friday, Sept. 25 not as a mural, but as a mandala.

“A mandala is never created for an individual but for everyone and that is exactly what we’ve done here,” said Tenzin Dorjee, co-owner of the Himalayan Restaurant along with his wife, Yangchen. “This mandala will be on this wall for years to come and everyone who passes by will benefit from its beauty.”

THE BEGINNING PROCESS Mountain Lake PBS applied for a grant for the Tibetan Festival of the Arts through the North Country Regional Economic Development Council for $100,000.

They received $76,000 from the New York State Council of the Arts - part of which went toward the community art project put under the careful artistic hands of Young.

“When they asked me to take over the project, I didn’t know much about the Tibetan culture,” Young said. “I had to really hit the books and learn what I could.”

Throughout the month of January, Young spent a good portion of her time studying the Tibetan-style motifs that can be seen within the tiles in the mandala, including sky (clouds), fire, earth and water.

After a month of studying, she spent February and March gathering supplies for the first tile making workshop on April 4, followed by several scheduled and unscheduled workshops until the tiles — exactly 3,480 tiles — were completed.

THE BASEMENT FLOOR Once the tiles were completed, Young and countless volunteers laid out the mandala in the Jackie Sabourin Clay Studio in the Strand Center for the Arts.

“To be able to go into the center everyday, walk down the stairs and see this mandala come together was inspirational,” said Joshua Kretser, executive director of SCA. “The fact that so many community hands have touched this mandala shows that if we all work together, we can really make things happen.”

Get your flu shots, says ECPH

ELIZABETHTOWN — Flu season has arrived. Although flu activity peaks between December and February, flu outbreaks can happen as early as October and as late as May. The flu causes millions of illnesses, hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations, and thousands of deaths every year. An annual flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances that someone will get seasonal flu and spread it to others.

“When more people get vaccinated against the flu, less flu can spread through the community” says Linda Beers, Public

Tibetan Festival events Oct. 14-18: There will calligraphy demonstrations and impromptu concerts by Tamdin along with a talk about his life and work from noon to 4 p.m. in the SUNY Plattsburgh Burke Gallery.

Oct. 15: Friends of the Art Luncheon and Lecture “Escape from Tibet” by Tamdin will take place at 12:15 p.m. at the SUNY Burke Gallery & Winkel Sculpture Gallery. The lecture if free, but the lunch costs $20. RSVP at 518-564-2474.

Oct. 16: Tamdin will be performing a free concert of contemporary Tibetan music from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 30 City.

Oct. 17: During Alumni Weekend Kid’s Day, Tamdin will be making temporary tattoo for the children, while Yeshi Dorjee, mandala artist, will meet with children to make a play-doh “butter” sculpture from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the second floor of SUNY Plattsburgh’s Myers Fine Arts building.

Two community members use the Mountain Lake Mandala reference key to distinguished the different tiles signifying Tibetan culture.

Oct. 18-24: The construction of the Mandala of the Buddha of Boundless Life in honor of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s 80th year will take place at the SUNY Plattsburgh Burke Gallery from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. by Yeshi Dorjee, Lobsang Dorjee, monks of the Dyume Monastery and the Hon. Daily morning preparation and conservation rituals, along with meditation and yoga sessions, will take place.

Every day as Kretser walked down to the basement, he discovered new shape and new color tiles being placed within the mandala, including peacock features that are a symbol of positive transformation and precious gems that are one of the five precious substances in Tibetan Culture.

He and others also saw colored diamond shapes that represent the mountains of the North Country throughout the seasons and eight petal shapes filled with round tiles in shades and tints of blue to represent Lake Champlain.

Oct. 21-24: Dr. Tashi Rapten, trained in traditional Tibetan medicine in Lhasa, Tibet, will take about his work at the SUNY Plattsburgh Burke Gallery from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rapten will be available by appointment for private health consultations at the Strand Center for the Arts.

THE WALL TROUBLES As the mandala made its way from the basement to the wall of the old Sawatdee Thai Restaurant, Young and volunteers,

Oct. 27: The dismantling ceremony of the Mandala of the Buddha of Boundless Life will take place at noon at the SUNY Plattsburgh Burke Gallery. The ceremony will culminate at the Saranac River.

Health Director. “Vaccination is particularly important for people who are at high risk of serious complications from influenza. Getting your flu vaccine can help protect vulnerable groups – older adults, pregnant women, people with chronic health conditions, and young children, especially infants younger than six months old who are too young to get immunized”, Beers states.

Since 2010, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been recommending an annual flu vaccine for everyone six months of age and older. The flu shot has many benefits, even when the vaccine isn’t well-matched to the strains of flu circulating in a given flu season. In addition to keeping you from getting the flu, the vaccine may make someones illness milder if they do get sick. It can also reduce the risk of more serious flu outcomes, like cardiac events in people with heart disease or hospitalizations among older people and those with diabetes. Pregnant women who receive a flu vaccine help protect their babies for up to six months

Oct. 22: Dr. Tashi Rapten will be hosting a public lecture “Introduction to Tibetan Medicine” at the SUNY Plattsburgh Angell College Center Alumni Conference Room at 4 p.m.

Oct. 24-27: The completed mandala will be open for viewing from noon to 4 p.m. at the SUNY Plattsburgh Burke Gallery. The gallery will be open from 9 a.m. to noon on Oct. 27 before the dismantling ceremony.

after they are born.

“A flu vaccine is needed every flu season because the body’s immune response from the vaccination declines over time and because flu viruses are constantly changing”, stressed Beers. “It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body and provide protection against an infection; that’s why it’s better to get vaccinated early in the fall before the flu season really gets under way”.

Essex County Public Health has Shoo the Flu Community Clinics slated throughout the fall. Preregistration is available on the website co.essex.ny.us/PublicHealth. Call the Essex County Public Health Department at 873-3500 for specific questions about vaccines or for help in preregistering for a clinic. For more on flu visit cdc.gov/features/flu.

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Mitchell sentenced to up to 7 years for role in prison escape Judge Kevin Ryan: “You did terrible things”

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PLATTSBURGH — The prison employee who helped two convicted murderers in their daring escape from a maximum security prison in June was sentenced to 2 1/3 to seven years in prison on Monday.

Joyce Mitchell, 51, wiped away tears as she read from a prepared statement before her sentencing.

“I can’t begin to explain how sorry I am for all of this,” said Mitchell, dressed in a prison jumpsuit and shackled at the arms and waist. “I’m 51-years-old and this is by far the worst mistake I have ever made in my life.”

“You did terrible things,” said Judge Kevin Ryan. “A large percentage of the local population were terrorized — some had to flee their homes.”

“I would wear an ankle bracelet at county jail for rest of my life if I could just go home to my family,” said Mitchell.

Mitchell was immediately remanded into the custody of the state department of corrections.

As requested by the state inspector general’s office, Mitchell may be required to pay nearly $120,000 in restitution costs stemming from repairs to the cell blocks from which the two convicted killers escaped.

While total state overtime costs clocked in at $23 million, said Clinton County District Attorney Andrew Wylie, Mitchell will not be liable for those costs due to state law.

A restitution hearing has been set for Nov. 6.

Mitchell, who worked as a supervisor at the prison’s tailor shop, pled guilty in July to smuggling hacksaw blades and a screwdriver bit to facilitate the escape of Richard Matt and David Sweat on June 6.

The seamstress was originally supposed to drive a getaway car for the killers, but got cold feet at the last minute.

On Monday, she told Ryan that she was living in fear of Matt, whom she said had dispatched people to watch her and her husband, Lyle, at all times.

Lyle sat expressionless in the front row of the courtroom. After his wife was sentenced, a tear trickled down his cheek and he clenched his fists.

He did not respond to questions from a reporter while leaving the courtroom.

After a three-week manhunt throughout some of the most challenging terrain in the country, Matt, 49, was fatally shot by a federal agent on June 26 about 27 miles away from the prison.

Joyce Mitchell, the prison employee who helped two convicted murderers escape from a maximum security prison in June, was sentenced to 2 1/3 to 7 years in prison on Sept. 28.

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Sweat, 35, was captured two days later about 2 miles from the Canadian border.

While Sweat was originally scheduled to appear in Plattsburgh City Court on Tuesday to face felony escape charges, that case has been pulled from the docket.

Wylie confirmed on Monday that his office is negotiating an agreement with Sweat attorney Joseph Mucia.

“There are possibilities of a plea with David Sweat,” said Wylie.

Like Mitchell, Sweat is also liable for paying a portion of the $119,762 in restitution costs.

According to Wylie, the restitution issue is sticking on how it will affect Sweat’s commissary as he serves a life sentence.

Sweat, who was serving a life sentence without parole at Clinton Correctional, faces a $5,000 fine and up to seven years prison added to his sentence on each of the three felony charges.

One other prison employee has been charged in the escape.

Correction officer Gene Palmer is accused of helping give contraband to the inmates and destroying evidence.

Negotiations with his counsel are ongoing, said Wylie.

Palmer remains free on bail.

The district attorney said while he was glad the Mitchell saga is near closure, he doesn’t take much stock in her tearful apology to the court, calling it an “insult” to Matt and Sweat’s victims and law enforcement officials and their families.

Mitchell wasn’t forthcoming with the truth until presented with the details during the investigation, said Wylie.

Earlier, Ryan had said that he doubted Mitchell’s narrative

that her husband would be harmed if she exposed the escape plot.

“I just don’t find that explanation credible,” said Ryan.

Wylie also dismissed claims voiced by Mitchell attorney Steven Johnston prior to her sentencing that power tools were used during the escape, leaving the door open to a possible larger conspiracy.

“We’ve investigated this issue in great detail,” said Wylie, who said the hacksaw blades that Mitchell provided directly led to the escape by cutting through walls and a steam pipe.

Wylie also expressed disappointment that Mitchell’s crimes only garnered a maximum sentence of up to seven years.

Asked what he felt would be a more appropriate sentence, Wylie paused: “Certainly a lot more than seven years.”

Mitchell will be subject to a parole hearing before 2 1/3 years, said Wylie, and will be eligible for time served since her arrest on June 12.

Despite the felony conviction, Mitchell will continue to receive her state pension. Any future profits derived from selling her story will be targeted by the state’s attorney general and inspector’s office to go towards restitution, said Wylie.

It is not immediately known where Mitchell will serve her time.

Upon admission to the state prison system, inmates remain at a reception facility for several weeks until a thorough series of tests and evaluations are completed and a decision is made as to which facility the inmate will be assigned to.

The series of tests and evaluations consist of a physical and mental health review, educational screening, risk assessment and other standard examinations.

At her sentencing, Mitchell admitted that she was undergoing mental health counseling.

New York State Inspector General Catherine Leahy Scott said she will continue to assist Wylie and provide clear evidence of the damages for which Mitchell is responsible.

In a statement, Scott hailed the verdict and said her office’s upcoming investigation will detail how Mitchell spent months assisting the escape.

Despite attempts to minimize her own culpability, Mitchell, said Scott, spent months assisting the prisoners plan and execute their escape not only by providing the tools, but “devising elaborate getaway plans and purposefully misleading law enforcement as two murderers evaded capture.”

“With criminal intent, she used her position to abuse and manipulate systemic security lapses at the Clinton Correctional Facility,” said Scott.

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Adirondack Region United Way kicks off campaign Charitable organization aims to hit $725,000 in donations this year

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PLATTSBURGH — As supporters and partners flooded into Butcher’s Block’s Adirondack Room for a buffet breakfast, the United Way of the Adirondack Region officially kicked off its campaign Friday, Sept. 18.

Guests greeted and welcomed each other while enjoying the buffet filled with eggs, sausage, bacon and a variety of fruit.

After plates were empty and cups were refilled with coffee, the festivities began with a campaign video made by Bruce Carlin of Carlin Media and Franklin County Legislature Chairman Billy Jones, who is also the chair of the campaign.

“I believe we will have a successful campaign if we just tell the story of the United Way,” Jones said. “It really is a nobrainer when you think about on why people should give to this organization.

“This right here changes lives and makes a difference.”

PACESETTER RESULTS At the kick off campaign breakfast, United Way announced the pacesetter results, totalling of $167,262 - 23.1 percent of their overall $725,000 goal they hope to make by Feb. 11, 2016.

Pledges consisted of several companies, organizations and individuals who completed their campaign before the kick off, including Nine Platt Hospitality Group, Champlain National Bank, Northern Insurance Agency, Chazy Central School,

Murnane Building Contractors, NBT Bank, Northeast Group, Northern Adirondack Central School, Plattsburgh Ford, Target and Georgia Pacific, who presented the largest contribution of $25,000 during the breakfast.

These funds, plus more throughout the course of now until February, will go to the United Way of the Adirondack Region’s 42 partner agencies that served approximately 80,000 people in Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties last year.

“It’s amazing to me just how many people we serve,” said Victoria Marking, president of the United Way Board of Directors. “I don’t think there’s anybody in this community that say they haven’t been touched by the work of the United Way in some way.”

KEEPING VOW Michael Carpenter, president/CEO of The Northeast Group, shared two stories about why he believes in the United Way. Growing up, Carpenter looked at people less fortunate than him and wondered how and why they got there — looking at them as if they were below him.

In the early 1990s, after a series of bad decisions, he wound up in Plattsburgh, specifically at JCEO where he received a bag of food from the food pantry.

“I remember thinking at that point in time how dare I look down on people who get in this position,” he said. “I made a vow that I would never do that and if I got to a place in my life where I could help those people that I would.”

He kept his promise.

After becoming part of The Northeast Group, he made a decision to hire people other employers, such as released prisoners, poor people, people who struggle with addiction and

Billy Jones more — some of which who are still workers of him today.

“This is the richest region in North America not because there’s a cadillac in every driveway or gold and diamonds everywhere you look, but because of the quality of the people who inhabit the land,” said John Bernardi, executive director and CEO of United Way said. “The way we come together, support each other and collaborate is extraordinary.”

To learn more about the United Way of the Adirondack Region or to contribute to this campaign, visit unitedwayadk. org.

Adirondack educators meet in Essex, plan for excellence ESSEX — Educators from 10 Adirondack schools convened at the CFES Center in Essex last week with the common goal of planning how to immerse their students in the three College For Every Student core practices — Mentoring, Leadership Through Service and Pathways — that have proven successful in getting students college and career ready.

Shelly Webster, an English teacher at Saranac High Ausable Valley Central School educators put their heads together to plan for the 2015-16 academic year.

School, said the workshop Photo provided helps educators motivated for According to Balboni, a student survey indicated that only the year ahead.

“It’s about creating college and career readiness,” said Web- 42 percent of incoming sixth grade students were planning to go to college. After three years of participating in the CFES ster. “It’s about excellence.”

Also participating were Ausable Valley Central, Beekman- program, that same group of students was surveyed upon entown Central, Crown Point Central, Elizabethtown-Lewis, tering ninth grade, and 94 percent of students indicated that Keene Central, Lake Placid Central, Peru Central, Plattsburgh college was in their futures.

“It’s not just about going through the process or just visitHigh School, Ticonderoga Central and Willsboro Central. ing a college,” CFES Program Director Steve Boyce told the Educators shared best practices with schools from Indiana roomful of educators. “It’s about exposing them to opportuand Connecticut, who are all partners of College For Every nity and making an impact.”

Student.

To go along with the schools’ mid-year assessment of “Our focus today is to really ramp up our program and school plans, CFES has instituted an evaluation rubric that extend it into our high school,” said Eric Refsnider, teacher at helps schools to rate themselves on student engagement in the Windsor Locks Middle School in Connecticut. three core practices.

“We have seen the impact we are making in the middle “We want our Scholars to see themselves as leaders,” CFES school,” said Refsnider’s teammate, sixth grade reading teachVice-President of Programs Tara Smith said. “Teaching leader Lauren Balboni. “We want our students to build on that ership skills empowers students to take advantage of opportucollege and career knowledge and the enthusiasm to attend college that is strong in middle school. We need to make sure nities and take charge of their futures. We teach these leaderthere is consistency with the CFES program at the high school ship skills through service in schools and communities.”

During the wrap up session, Ginene Mason, Principal at level, as well.”

Ausable Forks Elementary School, talked about expanding college visits to fifth graders, as well as sixth graders, getting community members involved in mentoring and career information talks.

Beekmantown and Keeseville plan to partner and bring their students together to work on college projects, learn college terminology, and compete in a college-knowledge quiz bowl.

“It’s so important to give our students all the opportunities we can and help them understand that college means many things: vocational and technical training as well as two and four-year options,” said CFES College Ambassador Andrea McDonald. “Many of our students in the Adirondacks will be first generation college students and getting them on campuses can be even more challenging because of our geography.

The excellent plans created today will create opportunity and awareness for our Scholars and their families.”

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A call to faith

ast week America was blessed to host Pope Francis, one of the world’s true holy men and leader of the Roman Catholic Faith.

Three major cities played host to the Pope as he shared his vision for the country that has been so blessed.

The Pope made it clear his visit was not about politics, as he artfully shared his message of love, joy, hope and forgiveness while inviting all to share the wonders of God’s love and creation.

This Pope expresses faith and love, not with fire and brimstone but with understanding and wisdom. He has proven time and time again that he is just as comfortable with dignitaries as he is when he is interacting with everyday people. He made a significant statement by the common means of transportation he chose by his use of a simple Fiat hatchback versus the traditional limousines dignitaries typically use in motorcades.

A former Jesuit Priest who many years ago took a vow of poverty, Francis is the embodiment of a simple man who, despite his appointment as Pope, sees the condition of humanity from a common man’s perspective.

Francis also defines the word, ‘holy’. His invitation to faith was not just about the Catholic Church nor was it just a call for Catholics. Faith and the acceptance of a supreme being is not just about a building or a title. Faith is freedom to believe, to love and to share the abundant gifts we’ve all been given with those less fortunate.

The Pope has encouraged people of all faiths, and no faith, to find common ground. He made it clear that his role is not that of a judge but rather a mere common man called by his Lord to be Shepherd to the people of this world.

“In a world where various forms of modern tyranny seek to suppress religious freedom, or try to reduce it to a subculture without right to a voice in the public square, or to use religion as a pretext for hatred and brutality,” Francis said, “it is imperative that the followers of the various religions join their voices in calling for peace, tolerance and respect for the dignity and rights of others.”

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Perilous North Hudson checkpoint should be permanently closed

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he perilous roadblock manned by agents of the U.S. Border Patrol between exits 29-30 of the Adirondack Northway was once again in full operation this past weekend, subjecting motorists to what we believe is a highly dangerous practice of coming to an unexpected stop from 65 miles per hour.

We’ve gone on record before on this subject and we’ll do so again: How many lives must be lost before federal agents permanently close this accident waiting to happen?

Is it really worth meddling in the lives of the more than 12,000 motorists per day stopped at this location for the relatively few, mostly minor drug related arrests that are made there?

We understand the laudable goal of this intermittent checkpoint that crops up from time to time in North Hudson at the southbound High Peaks rest area.

Border Patrol agents have a job to do — and that is to keep our citizenry safe from terrorists and their weapons while searching for illegal immigrants and narcotics.

Following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks federal border patrol agents stepped up these checkpoints throughout the country, operating approximately 60 at any given time on interstates within 100 miles of our U.S. borders.

The one in North Hudson is about 75 miles south of the border with Canada.

But none of these stops have been as accident-ridden or deadly as the one in our own backyard. Interstate 87 is unique in that its mountains, trees and curves produce blind spots unlike most interstates where visibility is far greater, making it the perfect storm to halt traffic out of the blue.

The proof can be found in the life-threatening history here.

It was in September of 2004 when 5-year-old Jonelle Adams and her mother, Natalie, 40, and family friend Sherylann John, 41, all of Uniondale, Long Island were killed after their car was pushed from behind by a tractor-trailer skidding out of control as they waited in line at the security checkpoint in North Hudson. Helpless, the family slammed into a pickup and their vehicle burst into flames.

The tractor-trailer then hit a second tractor-trailer and a pickup towing a camper, which also burst into flames killing the driver, 53-year-old Walter Giveans of Otisville, N.Y. An earlier crash in February that year injured more than 50 people when a tour bus carrying 47 passengers careened into the back of a tractor-trailer at the border patrol roadblock, pushing it into an SUV and car which were also waiting in line to be quizzed by an agent. In both crashes, driver inattentiveness as well as poor line of sight were noted as contributors to the accidents.

Afterward, the Essex County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to oppose the Border Patrol stop calling it unnecessary and dangerous. State and federal lawmakers followed suit, and upon the urging of U.S. Sen. Chuck

Schumer a report by the National Transportation Safety Board ensued, citing numerous safety deficiencies. In response, Border Patrol made changes that included rumble-strips and warning signs farther north.

But we believe these band-aids are too little, too late.

On a recent trip through the checkpoint, one reader reported a whiteknuckled wait of nearly 5 minutes, all the while scanning his rearview in fear of an inattentive motorist careening into the line of cars that stretched back nearly as far as the first warning sign.

His reward for the wait? A leisurely wave-through by the uniformed agent without so much as a word.

“I support our customs agents and appreciate the hard work they do,” the reader wrote in an email. “I’m just not sure if this roadblock is the best way to accomplish what they are tasked to do. I drive a full size SUV I could have had loaded with half a dozen illegals, yet was waved through without so much as a glance in the back.”

“Meanwhile, that stop is dangerous as hell.”

We here at Sun Community News have to agree. Leave the job of patrolling our interstates to our very competent state police force and use the time and resources of our federal border patrol agents to secure our borders.

In the past decade this checkpoint in North Hudson has done little besides imperil and intrude on the lives of the law abiding motoring public.

It needs to be permanently shut down.

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Festival largest to date To the Editor: The 2015 Farm 2 Fork Festival was the biggest to date. Thanks to our amazing local farmers and the many visitors to Riverside Park, we were able to serve more food than ever before. The weather was perfect, and our new partnership with HoboFest helped promote tourism and business in downtown Saranac Lake.

At the core of Farm 2 Fork Festival is our hard-working, dedicated Organizing Committee, but there are so many people, businesses and organizations that help make this event possible.

Thank you to our partnering sponsor, Taste NY, and their vendors: Elf ’s Farm Winery & Cider, Nine Pin Ciderworks, Gristmill Distillers, Forever Wild Beverage Co., Hid-In-Pines Vineyard, and Adk Bloody Mary Tonic. Our media sponsor, North Country Public Radio. Our sponsors: Casella Waste Management, Paul Smith’s College, and Prime Lending. Our home cooks and their helpers: Fred Bomyea and Glenn “JJ” Pareira, Jess Ackerson and Phil Newton, Kate Glenn, Natasha Bristol, Sarah Curtis and Kelly Hofschneider, Chris Morris and Sarah Reynolds, Adrien Vlach, Judy Nisson and Jill McKenty, Erin Vennie-Vollrath, and Brandon Devito.

Thanks also to Catherine Bemis and St. Agnes School, Joseph Orefice and North Branch Farm, Fledging Crow Vegetables, Juniper Hill Farm, Rulfs Orchard, Rhonda Butler and David Brunner of Asgaard Farm, Jecinda Hughes and Josh Wilson of Origin Coffee Co., Nori’s Village Market, Ken Fontana and Blue Moon Café, Adam Harris and Grizzle T’s, Craig Bailey and Shamim Allen of the Fiddlehead Bistro, Thomas Murphy and the Downhill Grill, The Pinecone, Saranac Lake Volunteer Fire Department, Village of Saranac Lake, Mayor Clyde Rabideau, Saranac Lake Central School District, Jacob Stanbro and Nonna Fina, Johnny Muldowney and the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, Nancy Moriarty and Lake Flour Bakery, Peter Seward and the HoboFest team, Nick Bristol and Jesse Purcell, Linnae Hamilton, Leslie Karasin, Angela Petito, Katherine Levin-Lau, Judi McIntosh, Bob Burns, Lynne Burns, Marcy Gotzmer, Brad Izdak, Courtney Grimes-Sutton, Mikey Portal, Kathy Ford, Michelle Charleson, Katie Culpepper, Lindy Ellis and Rich Shapiro, and Kristen Levielle. And our musicians: Matt Heckler and ADK Hot Club—Alex Marklund, Bobby Davis, and Stephanie Sears.

A special thank you to Taylor Rental for supplying us with a tent, tables, chairs, coolers, and more—this business does so much for our community.

And thank you to the community of Saranac Lake—we are so blessed to live, work and play here.

The Organizing Committee hopes to grow in 2016 and is looking for a few new members. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Gail Brill at gailbrilldesign@gmail.com or Chris Morris at chrjmorris@gmail.com.

Farm 2 Fork Festival Organizing Committee Gail Brill Chris Morris Natasha Bristol Jess Ackerson Corey Iaria Kate Glenn Jacob Vennie-Vollrath Saranac Lake

Village bully, stop it now!

To the Editor: Village bullies: Yes you. And you know exactly who you are.

On a Saturday morning, while you were driving the Village of Port Henry’s “mobile Jack Hammer” on the sidewalk in front of our house on the way to your work site, you engaged the Jack Hammer. Yes, it was loud, boisterous, and very intrusive to us and our home. You were told to stop it because it was damaging to our historic brick building. You just continued on while laughing and your Foreman yelling, “get the **** back into your house before I call Stahl and have you arrested.”

And that was that.

As morning turned to afternoon, one could hear them doing their job just up the hill, on Spring Street. And then the peace was shattered by the wretched noise of the mobile jackhammer. You drove up our short driveway with the hammer pointing forward and you, shooting within inches, directly at our home. Mortar, pieces of brick, and mortar dust tumbled to the ground. You even left tire marks on our driveway. And then you just drove away. Back to the village garage as if nothing had happened.

Then on Monday, you show up at our home with someone, introducing himself as the mayor and then the vice mayor as we denied his fraudulent introduction. To us, he was just someone off the street trying to illegally record everything that was said.

Sad and nerves shaken, we try to grasp the reasoning for your destructive behavior and actions inviting you several times to come and see the damage you had done to our home. The Historic Fire House where three companies at the same time. Our home, the firemen invited all the children for Christmas parties and to visit Santa. Our home is where the same children want to see the fire house as great grandparents. Our home, the firemen had their own meetings. Our home, the bright red fire trucks stood proud, ready to be put into action. Our home, we honor the list of firemen on the wall and all before and after them. This is our home which we are humbled and honored to be listed on the National Historic Registry and New York State Historic Registry.

Please, please, please reconsider changing your abrupt destructive thoughts and actions towards us and our home. You have continually stated and referenced us as “those people”. Do you really think that much of yourselves? You work for us, the people of Port Henry.

Janet and Erik Hansen (and Ye Old Firehouse) Village of Port Henry

100 year celebration a great success!

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To the Editor:

The Whallonsburg Civic Association would like to thank the community for making the Centennial Celebration and Block Party at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall such a great success. Nearly two hundred people came out to enjoy music, eat great local food, view the exhibit of photos, mementos and documents that showed 100 years of Grange history, and celebrate this momentous occasion together.

We appreciate all the groups who contributed their time and energy to the success of this event, including Adirondack Harvest, the Wadhams Free Library, the Greenhorns, and the Lakeside School parents, along with the many local businesses who helped to underwrite the celebration. We thank Assemblyman Dan Stec and Supervisors Ed Gardener (Essex) and Shaun Gilliland (Willsboro) for speaking about their support for the Grange; and State Senator Betty Little for introducing a resolution into the State Legislature honoring the Centennial and the restoration of the Grange. The Wannabes, Dan Berggren, and Russ Bailey deserve special thanks for contributing their musical talents. Thanks also to Boquet Valley Blooms for providing the beautiful floral arrangements, and to Peggy Staats for the delicious birthday cake.

A big thank you to all the farmers and food producers who provide the excellent food that we serve and who work with us to make this event and others a success throughout the year: Essex Farm, Mace Chasm Farm, Domaine Champlain Orchard, North Country Creamery, DaCy Meadow Farm, Reber Rock Farm, Harvest Hill Farm, Full & By Farm, Dak & Dill, KZ Farm, Ben Wever Farm, and Juniper Hill Farm. Many local food producers and crafters brought their delicious and beautiful handmade products for everyone to see and purchase.

Special thanks go, as always, to Chef Jeremy and his team for working hard at the grill, and to the Whallonsburg, Essex, and Wadhams Fire Departments, who shared their fire trucks with the children, helped with parking, and ensured everyone’s safety.

Last but certainly not least, we want to thank all the many Grange volunteers who worked for many days and especially over the weekend to put on this great event.

The Centennial Celebration took place in our beautifully restored Grange Hall, and we would like to thank Mark Hall of Hall Design Group for his invaluable contribution to this project.

As Stephen Coye of the New York State Grange Museum wrote in our letter of congratulations, the fact that the Hall still stands for its centennial “is a great testimony to the folks that had the vision to create the facility in the first place, and also to those who realized it needed to remain as a significant part of Whallonsburg.” Senator Betty Little also shared her perspective: “More than just a structure, the Whallonsburg Grange Hall has served as the heart of this rural community for 100 years … [it has] helped to foster and support interest in agricultural affairs, community progress and strong family values.”

Together, we organized a party that was truly worthy of our first one hundred years! Here’s to the next hundred.

Andy Buchanan, President Whallonsburg Civic Association

Get what you pay for!

To the Editor: At first, we must admire our town supervisor for trying to save the local taxpayer’s money with his proposal for the relocation of the police department to the town-owned armory property. BUT! I think the one thing our supervisor doesn’t take into consideration is YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR! What we will get with the armory location is a converted building in an out of the way, remote, unhandy and unwanted location. This will also bring unwanted traffic noise and disfigure some nice property in an otherwise quiet peaceful neighborhood.

If the monies we have set aside for this would be used in a proper way, these monies could be put toward a new location in a convenient part of town. I’ll again mention the need for a new highway department and this would be, although not an ideal location, a better location for our police department.

I can show you a good example of Ticonderoga GETTING WHAT THEY PAID FOR if anyone would care to contact me.

Again, I say let’s formulate a plan that won’t disfigure the Historic Armory Property and locate the police department where it can do the most good for all the people.

Remember, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!

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not to turn their back on our ‘neighbors’ and everything around us.”

The Pope’s ambitious schedule which included many significant firsts, was highlighted by a closing Mass in Philadelphia attended by over one million people and seen by millions more digitally around the globe, as part of the World Meeting of Families. The Pope made in clear that the family is the future of the church and the cure for the turmoil in the world today.

“All the love God has in himself, all the beauty and truth he has in himself, he gives it to the family. Family is really family when it’s able to open its arms and receive all that love. Of course, it’s not quite earthly paradise.

There are still problems. Men and women through the astuteness of the devil have learned, unfortunately, how to divide themselves. And all that love God gave, almost was lost. In a little period of time the first crime: the first instance of fratricide. A brother kills another brother – and war. Love and beauty and truth, or war. Between them, we walk ahead. It’s up to us to choose. It’s up to us to decide which path we want to take forward.”

A simple challenge from a simple, and humble man.

Dan Alexander is president and CEO of Sun Community News.

Total lunar eclipse Gordie Little

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M

oon children, gather ‘round.

We certainly had our fun last Sunday night, didn’t we? Full moon, total lunar eclipse, super moon, blood red moon— call it what you will. You did see it, didn’t you?

I was embarrassed to take my simple point-and-shoot camera onto the front porch and click a series from beginning though fullness. For Kaye and me, they were great because we shared the experience—one of many in our long lifetimes. I didn’t put my photos on the Internet because they were pathetic compared to the others, but I will save them.

We stayed up longer than usual to drink it in and had a short sleep, arising at our usual early hour. I was amazed when I checked my “page” to see hundreds upon hundreds of pictures and comments from many states and countries where the eclipse could be seen. I want to publicly thank all who responded. I commented that perhaps the Holy Father’s recent visit and the super moon eclipse would work toward bringing all peoples closer together.

My friends and family know that I take the admonition “love one another” very seriously. Every time I write this column, I try to infuse that sentiment in the words and hope you can feel it as you read.

Kaye hollered from another room, urging me to look outside as I wrote this at 6:40 a.m. on Monday, September 28. I rushed to a window and the spectacular sunrise took my breath away.

We are blessed.

I waxed nostalgic about sun and moon eclipses I have seen in my 78-plus years. My mom and dad understood the important of such moments and took time to explain them and help us assimilate them. I was about four when a solar eclipse occurred while we were at a church camp in Beacon, NY. My mother took an old negative from a drawer and allowed me to look at the darkened sun through it.

At some later time, we made a viewer with a shoe box and pinhole, to protect our young eyes from dangerous exposure.

It’s been a long time since a super moon and total lunar eclipse were on our celestial agenda and the next one will be 18 years down the road. For that reason we’re delighted to have seen that bright orange/red orb last Sunday night. We hope it somehow served, along with the pope’s visit, to mitigate the otherwise cynical cloud that seems to pervade our lives from time to time.

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Meyer shares stories of a decade on the bench “I’m seeking re-election for these people and for people like them,” says county judge

By Pete DeMola

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TICONDEROGA — It’s all coming back to him: Cheering crowds. Small talk at town transfer stations. Candy thrown from parade routes on wilting summer days.

As he runs to retain his seat, Judge Richard Meyer says life on the stump has reminded him of how kind, welcoming and friendly people in Essex County are.

There is no shortage of parades, either.

Meyer’s campaign candy of choice?

The Cow Tale.

The judge estimated he threw 1,300 of the caramel-coated treats to parade goers between Memorial Day and Labor Day. At last week’s Essex County Republican Committee’s annual dinner, Meyer nodded to the buckets located on each table and encouraged the party faithful to grab one.

A summer spent on the campaign trail also put Meyer, who has admitted that the job can be isolating, in contact with many of those whose lives he has changed during his decade on the bench.

As county judge, Meyer presides over seven county courts, including criminal, family and surrogate’s courts.

Success stories make the job rewarding, said the judge, and it is because of these stories that he is seeking another term.

It’s people like the guy who shook his hand at a parade and thanked him for changing his life by sentencing him to a shock program.

It’s folks like the young woman who conquered her substance abuse addiction and regained full custody of her daughter.

And it’s the thousands of children, parents and grandparents who come to the court to solve their intrafamily disputes and obtain guidance and help in the process.

“I’m seeking re-election for

these people and for people like them,” said Meyer.

Meyer, who faces a challenge from Lake Placid defense attorney Brian Barrett, also highlighted the veteran’s treatment court he co-established with several other local officials, including the sheriff and district attorney.

It’s the only such court in the Fourth Judicial District, an area that emcompasses 26 percent of the state, Meyer noted — and one that allows combat vets to assimilate back into society and preserve their relationships with friends and family.

It’s this experience, alongside his decades in county government and in private practice, that makes him uniquely qualified for the position, he said.

“From event to event, town Essex County Judge Richard Meyer is running for re-election this fall. He’s pictured here delivering comments to town, door to door, both at the Essex County Republican Committee’s annual dinner on Friday, Sept. 25 in Ticonderoga.

Photo by Pete DeMola Gail and I really appreciated the warmth and kindness “Rick, it occurs to me the razor-thin margin that you’ve got with which we were met by in that Conservative Primary race,” said Stec. “Now, if that leteverybody,” said Meyer, referring to his wife.

Essex County Republican Committee Chairman Shaun ter that we did, if it changed one person’s vote, that may have Gillilland said it’s positions like his that really reach out and put you over the top.”

The room paused. touch everybody in the county.

“But I think Rick’s going to be fine,” said Stec.

Meyer is running on the Republican and Reform Party lines; Barrett, the Democratic line.

NEWS IN BRIEF Both are engaged in a court action to resolve the outcome of the Conservative Party primary race, which hinges on two ‘Winter’s Tale’ cancelled absentee ballots.

UPPER JAY — “The Winter’s Tale,” scheduled for Friday, Meyer currently leads Barrett by one vote.

Oct. 2, must be cancelled. Unfortunately some members of the company were injured in a car accident last week. They A hearing has been scheduled for Oct. 7 in Elizabethtown are all expected to make a full recovery. They will try to to determine the outcome of that race. reschedule this event at a later date.

At the dinner, Meyer received a full endorsement from Assemblyman Dan Stec, who also penned a letter for him ahead of the primary.

Grange to host Harvest Party Stec couldn’t resist referencing the contentious contest.

WHALLONSBURG — The Whallonsburg Grange will host its last Harvest Party of the fall Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Apples will be a special focus of this event. Domaine Champlain Orchards in Westport has partnered with the Grange to supply apples. To arrange to pick up apples, call 962-2091.

Community members are invited to bring all kinds of produce to can and freeze at the Grange kitchen, using the processing tools available there. Participants should plan to bring their own jars and lids, or purchase them at the event. Kitchen committee members will be available to provide instructions and support. All ages and experience welcome. A children’s play area will be available. Bring recipe ideas to share.

To learn more about the Harvest Party or about renting the kitchen, contact office manager Stephanie Beneng at admin@thegrangehall.info or call 963-4170. Reservations for time slots are recommended but not required.

Walk to Fight Suicide set for Sunday LAKE PLACID — The Capital Region Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will host a walk to raise awareness of suicide on Sunday, Oct. 4. Participants should meet at the Olympic Speed Skating Oval at 11:30 a.m. for registration; walk starts at 1 p.m. For more information, contact Laura Marx at lmarx@afsp.org. To register online, visit afsp.org/crnywalks.

Grange to show ‘Love & Mercy’ WHALLONSBURG — The Whallonsburg Grange present ‘Love & Mercy’ Saturday, Oct. 3, at 7:30 p.m. For more information call 963-4170 or visit cvfilms.org.

‘Meet the Candidates’ night set WHALLONSBURG — Come and meet Brian Barrett, Democratic candidate for County Judge and Luke Hudak, Democratic candidate for County Clerk, Sunday, Oct. 4, at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall, at 6 p.m.

This event, which is open to the public, is cosponsored by the Essex County Democratic Committee and Voters for Change. Refreshments will be served. For more information call 963-7419.

Hospital to host Chamber Meet & Greet ELIZABETHTOWN — The Elizabethtown-Lewis Chamber of Commerce annual ‘Meet and Greet’ takes place Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the Elizabethtown Community Hospital, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. There will be refreshments and door prizes. RSVP to 873-9225.

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Brian Barrett: “I’d like to introduce myself”

By Pete DeMola

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WESTPORT — It was the first weekend of autumn and everyone was outside.

They could be spotted raking leaves, painting houses and tarring roofs. They walked dogs, prepared meals, mowed lawns and plucked produce from their gardens before the first frost fell.

Brian Barrett, a candidate for Essex County Judge, just wanted a few minutes of their time.

He parked his pickup truck in front of K&D Deli and grabbed an armful of campaign signs from the back.

While the Lake Placid-based defense attorney has not commissioned any polls for the race against incumbent Richard Meyer, he feels as if he has a shot at victory.

The results of the Conservative Party primary act as one possible indicator. Meyer, who has held the seat since 2006, leads by one vote and the outcome hinges on a lawsuit filed over two absentee ballots that Barrett believes are from his supporters.

Chatter surrounding Barrett’s campaign, which he announced in January, remains strong on social media, in part, from his constant presence on the campaign trail throughout the summer. Nine-hundred promotional t-shirts have been distributed, for instance, explained the candidate.

Now it’s about translating this momentum into getting out the vote, he said, particularly in the areas that he has targeted as containing rich caches of voters, including Ticonderoga, Westport, North Elba and Port Henry.

Barrett said his team will even drive people to the polls on Election Day if they have to.

The candidate stood on Main Street and eyeballed a list of voters.

“It’s nice to know their names before knocking on the door,” said Barrett.

And he was off, battling screen doors, dogs and apathy alike.

Canvassing during the general election is a trade-off. The process is easier in that candidates can walk from house to house without looking for specific addresses, explained Barrett.

But the potential landmines are myriad: Unregistered voters. Disinterested voters. Uncommitted voters.

Like with the Conservative Party members, the pitch was the same: “Hi, I’m Brian Barrett and I’d like to introduce myself — I’m running for county judge.”

Jessop Calkins shook Barrett’s hand.

Barrett asked him if he plans on voting: “My Mom gets mad at me if I don’t vote,” said Calkins.

“I’d love for you to be my Facebook friend,” said the candidate, who handed Calkins a palm card containing his qualifications — Defender of the Constitution. Defender of our Civil Liberties. Fair, Honest and Objective.

What it did not list was his political party.

Barrett, a registered Republican, has received the Democratic Party’s endorsement and is gunning for the Conservative line on the ballot.

“I don’t consider myself a political party or person — I won’t put myself ahead of the taxpayers,” said Barrett.

The candidate crisscrossed the hamlet, chatting with voters.

Brian Barrett, a candidate for Essex County Judge, canvassed Westport and introduced himself to voters on Barrett paused in front of Saturday, Sept. 26.

St. Philip Neri Church after Photo by Pete DeMola engaging in a lengthy discussion with a homeowner who what you’re on — as long as you do a good job.” perceived the justice system as needlessly punitive and comHe allowed Barrett to plant a sign in his lawn. plicated.

“Stick it any place you want,” said Burke.

“It’s kind of concerning,” said Barrett. “I see more for sale Barrett whistled as he walked down the street. He smiled signs than political signs around here.” and waved at cars. Most waved back. One driver slowed, holIt was a point that wasn’t lost on Harold Burke, who like lered out the window — “Yo!” — and extended a solitary several others interviewed for this story, expressed a profound digit. sense of working class resentment toward local government “I doubt he’s met me before,” said Barrett as he watched the and the future of his community. truck turn and slowly cruise down Sisco Street.

Burke stood on his front lawn and noted the influx of veWith five weeks until Election Day, Barrett said he hopes hicles with Vermont tags that he said streamed through the to continue the momentum. While he has no money for adcommunity in three distinct shifts: vertising, his campaign will launch a YouTube commercial, Morning, afternoon, night. which will be shared on social media, alongside the constant “Essex County needs a lot of things,” said Burke, rattling off retail campaigning. a list of local residents who lost their homes due to escalating Four hours later, most of the signs had been deposited on taxes. lawns and he was out of palm cards.

“There’s little I can do to keep taxes down in the county,” “This is the hardest part of the campaign,” said Barrett as he said Barrett. fiddled with a stand before embarking down the final stretch “They’re all crooks around here,” said Burke, who said party of the afternoon. “Putting the stands on these things.” affiliation did not matter to him. “It don’t make any difference

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have to be assigned from surrounding counties, Meyer said the court tries to assign lawyers who live “fairly close” to where the defendant lives.

The manner by which indigent counsel is provided, noted Meyer, had been worked out by the Essex County Bar Association years ago.

“We just implement it,” said Meyer.

The county does not pay outside counsel for travel that takes place outside of the county, he added.

Meyer said he is always exploring ways to save taxpayer dollars.

At present, Meyer does not require other parties in his courtroom to submit answers in writing, but rather verbally. Doing so reduces court appearances, said the judge. Meyer also conducts telephone conferences with lawyers whenever possible, as does his law clerk.

“If anything can be done to save money, I’m happy to do it,” said Meyer, noting that he has encouraged the Essex County Board of Supervisors to present him with proposals for costsaving policies as they arise. “We do need to be mindful of saving taxpayer dollars.”

Barrett also wants to hold county court in a number of satellite locations in Essex County.

If elected, the candidate said he would try to schedule court in Ticonderoga and North Elba at least several days per month as both a cost-savings measure and as a way to make it easier for defendants.

“That’s going to cut down tremendously on travel costs,” said Barrett.

Traveling to Elizabethtown also creates a challenge for those without reliable transportation, he added.

Barrett admitted he was unsure of the legality of doing so.

Meyer said he raised the issue with the New York State Office of Court Administration several years ago.

They were not in favor, citing issues with security and transport from the county jail. Other issues include scheduling conflicts and travel time (parties don’t always live in the same location, explained Meyer).

With the taxpayer money Barrett anticipates will be saved from assigning counsel within the county — he did not give exact amounts — the candidate said he would appoint a “grandparent liaison” that would answer questions about visitations with grandchildren.

The Easiest Way Meyer said grandparents 2000-2015 Vehicles have limited rights under the to Sell a Car Running or Not law.

Cash Paid on the Spot HASSLE-FREE FAIR PRICE “Judges can’t do anything Nationwide Free Towing they feel like doing,” he said.

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HAMLET @ WHALLONSBURG GRANGE HALL

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Saturday: 7:00 pm

Adirondack Shakespeare Company presents Shakespeare’s Hamlet, the most popular and performed play.

General Admission: $12 Under 18: $6 For more information call 518-963-4170 or visit www.thegrangehall.info View our complete listing and other events online.

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OCT. DAWN TYLER WATSON JAZZ 24 Sat. TRIO @ BLUSEED STUDIOS, SARANAC LAKE

Doors Open: 7:00 pm • Show: 7:30 pm

HARVEST WEEKEND @ BABBIE RURAL & FARM LEARNING MUSEUM, PERU Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Demonstrate the harvesting of hay and grains with antique equipment. Threshing with horse powered thresher.

Details: www.babbiemuseum.org $1 Off admission if you bring a nonperishable item for the Interfaith Food Shelf.

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ANNUAL COUNTRY FAIR @ CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, ELIZABETHTOWN

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Watson’s eclectic style, influenced by jazz, soul, folk and rock, pushes boundaries of traditional jazz.

General: $18 BluMembers: $15 Details: 518-891-3799 admin@bluseedstudios.org

• Beautiful lap quilts (a variety of fabrics) • Aprons • Towels • Snapkits • Scarves • Hats • Knit wear • New items for personal wear and for your home Kim will be present with his slate paintings Saturday - face painting for the kids Special Feature: A beautiful selection of Doll Clothes (fit American Girl) Our annual Raffle tickets listing 7 gift items including a handmade quilt Josie’s Jewelry table will have a full selection Lunch will be served Friday and Saturday Beautiful farm table featuring fruit, vegetables, honey, gourds and homemade pies Bring your Christmas gift list for one stop shopping!

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Buffet Style Ham Dinner with all the trimmings. All You Can Eat! Adults: $10 • Children 5-12: $5 Under 5 FREE • Takeouts: $10 Country Store & Benefit Drawing 518-493-4521 83794

Benefit Church Mission activity Flea Market items, baked goods & more.

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ESSEX COUNTY OCT. CHEESE 11 Sat. TOUR @ THRU ASGAARD FARM, OCT. AUSABLE FORKS; 12 Sun. SUGAR HOUSE CREAMERY, UPPER JAY; NORTH COUNTRY CREAMERY, KEESEVILLE Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Open to the public for day farm tours, demonstrations, cheese samples, prepared food & farm products for sale & more.

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Six Objects

The Whallonsburgh Grange has a lineup of speakers every bit as impressive as the title given to their lecture series— “A History of Everything in 6 Objects.”

Every Tuesday in October, a speaker will pluck six objects from the field in which they specialize. Referencing their six selections, they will discuss and demonstrate the history, evolution and significance of things we might otherwise consider common.

This Tuesday, Oct. 6, Gretel Schueller, a local journalist and food-writer, will be peeling away the histories of six related foods. It is no surprise she has selected food items for her talk. What will be interesting is which foods she has chosen and how she will link them to each other and our history.

These show-and-tell-like presentations will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the grange located at 1610 on NYS Route 22, at Whallons Bay Road in Whallonsburg. Additional information can be found at www.thegrangehall.info. The price is $5 per lecture, and students are admitted free.

Grammy nominated musicians A Grammy-nominated duo who have played and recorded their Delta roots blues music in Chicago, Mali and Africa will soon add Saranac Lake to their list of distinguished venues.

The musicians, Bill Sims and Matthew Skoller, have worked together for more than 14 years and have a stack of awards acknowledging their work. The tap on the shoulder from colleagues is nice, but wait until you hear the sound they have perfected: It’s a hint of old time blues layered with contemporary lyrics.

It’s going to be a great show and you’ll be singing your own blues if you miss it.

Make your reservations early by calling 891-3799 or make them online at admin@ bluseedstudios.org. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the concert starts at 7 p.m.

Admission is $18 for the general public and $15 for BluMembers. The BluSeed Studios is located at 24 Cedar Street in Saranac Lake.

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tients at the Glens Falls Hospital. Send an email to jules@hossscountrycorner@ gmail.com or call 800-952-4677 to RSVP or get more information.

Duck race

The Great Brant Lake Duck Race, held on Oct. 10, is another event using puns for the greater good. At the quack of noon the duck you bought for a buck will be dumped, with hundreds like it, at the upper dam of Mill Pond, in the Town of Brant Lake. The float, waddle and win part of the day will be held from noon until 3 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased at local businesses. In addition to the duck race there will be a variety of children’s activities and a free pancake breakfast at the Horicon Fire Department. Sounds like it will be a hoot, call 494-2722 for additional details.

Special Olympics

Mark your calendar for Oct 16-18, when the Special Olympics State Fall Games come to the Glens Falls Civic Center. Nearly 1,000 athletes and coaches from across the state will participate in the 2015 State Fall Games. Athletes will compete in bocce, cross country running, cycling, equestrian, golf team & skills, soccer team and softball team An event of this magnitude needs volunteers to make it run smoothly. If you would like to assist in these games, please call 1-800-836-6976.

There is no cost to assist, and the experience will be priceless.

Posting your events

Remember posting your events to our online calendar is free, and is an excellent resource for our community.

Contact me with events you think 50,000 people should know about, and I will do my best to keep you and them informed — you have my word on it.

Have an event you’d like featured in my column� Email me at linda@ suncommunitynews.com Count your pennies, wear some comfortable shoes and join 100,000 shoppers who descend upon Warrensburgh every fall for the World’s Largest Garage Sale. On Oct. 3 & 4, from 9 a.m. until dusk, locals and vendors from across the country will set out their wares, hoping to entice a buyer.

This is a huge event, and details such as parking and restrooms are worth checking out in advance. For these details and more, call 6232161 or go online to info@ warrensburghchamber.com.

Good luck, and don’t forget to barter.

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I love a good pun. I am even fonder of an organization that isn’t afraid to use a touch of humor to spread a serious message. Cancer has become so prevalent in our society, everyone knows somebody who is or has struggled with the big C. It’s an ugly, messy and expensive disease. Of course, there are the big expenses, but there are also the day to day financial hits. Gas needed to get to an appointment, telephone minutes to say good night, and a place to stay during treatments, all these things require money.

On Oct, 3, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Hoss’s Campground in Long Lake will be the site of a silly-sounding festival, OCTO-BEAR-FEST. The people behind this event are hoping you will attend their festival, and help them raise money for Randy’s Patient Assistance Fund. This organization helps cancer pa-

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Chris Moss, the Republican Party’s 2014 lieutenant gubernatorial candidate, said the GOP needs to focus more on appealing to women and embracing bipartisan ideas if they want to win back statewide offices in 2017.

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a lot of women as not the party they want to be involved with,” said Moss, who praised Rep. Elise Stefanik as the type of leader that the party needs to showcase.

“What a smart, fabulous woman,” said Moss. “A Republican.”

Getting out the vote was also a problem that doomed the GOP, said Moss.

The 2014 election had the worst voter turnout in 72 years, with less than one-third of the eligible voting population going to the polls.

The Astorino-Moss ticket lost by 475,000 votes out of some 3.5 million cast. If 25 percent of Republicans had simply brought a friend to vote, said Moss, he would be the lieutenant governor.

“That’s how close it was,” said Moss.

While Astorino-Moss lost Essex County by about 1,000 votes, the pair won 42 of the state’s 62 counties.

Moss, who serves as the Chemung County Sheriff, said he was also surprised that despite the widespread upstate opposition to the SAFE Act, the outrage failed to translate into votes.

This can be attributed, he said, to the lack of a strong get out the vote effort.

“Where were our gun owners?” said Moss. “An estimated four million people own guns in New York State, but yet only three million voted and we lost — we gotta find a way to concentrate.”

Moss said Republicans also need to focus on organizational efforts in New York City and embracing bipartisan policy ideas.

He hopes the newly-founded Reform Party, which grew from the 2014 campaign’s Stop Common Core line, will be used for all reform-minded candidates.

“Other parties and candidates have good ideas,” said Moss, citing Gov. Cuomo’s DNA expansion bill as an example. “As Republicans, a lot of times we run away from that, especially when you’re in state politics.”

Moss, who has become a fixture in the state’s political speaking circuit, declined to say if he would take a shot at the state’s top office in 2018.

He did, however, lament the fact that a number of high-profile corruption inquiries — including those surrounding former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, former Speaker Sheldon Silver and allegations of Buffalo Billions bid-fixing — didn’t become public until after last November’s election.

“The best thing we could hope for is an indictment on the governor,” said Moss.

“It makes it an open playing field, and then I think you’ll see a really competitive race.”

Big Breakfast set for Sunday AU SABLE FORKS — The next installment of the Au Sable Forks Volunteer Fire Department’s Big Breakfast series has been set for Sunday, Oct. 4 from 8 to 11 a.m. Expect the usual fixins’: scrambled eggs, eggs cooked to order, home fries (with or without onions), bacon, sausage, pancakes, pancakes to order, French toast, stuffed French toast upon request, fruit, orange juice, milk, water and coffee.

Fire station tours for adults and kids are available from Al upon request. Be sure to invite your friends and neighbors to attend, say organizers.

Knights to serve harvest dinner KEESEVILLE — The Keeseville Knights of Columbus will be serving a Harvest Dinner with turkey and all the trimmings in a buffet styale Saturday, Oct. 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. All proceeds to benefit United way of the Adirondack Region, Inc.

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Women’s retreat success due to generous contributions RAQUETTE LAKE — Thanks to generous contributions from Stewart’s Foundation, Jacqueline Altman through the Morris, Max & Sarah Altman Memorial Trust, Jack Barker, Price Chopper Golub, Keene Valley Congregational Church, and the Sisters of St. Joseph, Creative Healing Connections was able to give scholarships for women suffering with cancer and chronic illness, to attend our Arts and Healing Retreat this September at Great Camp Sagamore. “Your contributions are invaluable, as it ensures that any woman wishing to attend can afford to do so,” said Carolyn Bischoff, Director of Creative Healing Connections. “We couldn’t do this without your support.”

The retreat provided participants an opportunity to meet other women with illness and give them a safe place to share, listen and bond. The theme this year was “Take it Home.” The goal was to offer retreat experiences in a beautiful Adirondack venue and provide participants with arts and tools they can

take home and use, even if only for a few minutes at a time.

Experiences included everything from nature walks, boating, swimming, de-stressing techniques, massage, meditation and learning how to express oneself through art workshops such as: Ceramic bead making, photo collage journaling, chair yoga, and more.

The venue, Great Camp Sagamore, is a national historic landmark celebrating the work of architect/developer, William West Durant (A wilderness estate that is the prototype of Adirondack style) and Adirondack home of the Vanderbilt family (1901-1954) and staff.

Creative Healing Connections would also like to thank their very professional and giving staff: Karen Glass, Susan Grimm Hanley, Susanne Murtha, and Kathy Knight Newell.

Those wishing further information are urged to contact Carolyn Bischoff, tel. 538-6723, and email director@creativehealingconnections.org.

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risbees flew last Saturday at the annual Frisbee Fest!

Sixteen ultimate frisbee players wandered in for two hours of pick-up play. The score was fairly even and everyone received Stewart’s Shops gift certificates for participating.

We love frisbee sports because of the friendly nature of the games and that was the theme this year. It was a fun time of activity and social networking the way it should be.

Congratulations to KanJam Tournament winners Ethan Graham and Jash Hameed. They beat four other teams for the win.

Cassidy Roy and Cameron Drake took second place.

Thank you to Stewart’s Shops and KanJam for sponsoring this event, and to the ELCS Athletic Department and Paul Buehler for assistance.

Thank you to all who supported the Teen Members’ car wash fundraiser for our trip to the Zombie Run. The October 10, 5K run is a Great Escape fundraiser for the American Red Cross.

Participating teens earned hefty discounts on the cost of the trip, and a $10 discount for all other teens registering to go.

Teen Members and their guests must register by Friday, October 2, to attend as a runner or spectator. $47 registration includes transportation, race entry, lunch, drinks, park entry for the day, dinner, and more. Forms and details can be found on

our website or facebook.

Other activities for the week include: The free Healthier Today support group meets on Mondays at 5 p.m. A strength-building workout is posted between 4 and 6 p.m.

Adult recreational (pick-up) basketball will begin soon on Monday nights at ELCS. More information can be found on the facebook group “Social Center Adult Basketball.”

On Tuesday, Oct. 6, Ellen DuBois offers yoga at 4:15 p.m. and Chorale rehearses at 7 p.m.

Kye Smith offers Zumba at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7.

Thursday, Oct. 8 brings Writers Group and Mah Jong at 1 p.m.; yoga with Ellen at 4:15 p.m.; and Zumba with Karin DeMuro at 5:30 p.m.

On Friday, Oct. 9, Adirondack Outreach brings Glow Capture the Flag to the Center at 6:30 p.m. Teen Rec Members and their guests may attend. For more information, visit elizabethtownsocialcenter.org or call 873-6408.

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ave you taken advantage of our Certified Pre-Owned Cat adoption special this month?

There is still time to adopt an adult cat for FREE from the North Country SPCA; our special continues until Columbus Day! There are literally dozens of lovable, adoptable felines who would love to make Dusty that purr-fect addition to your home, in time to be your lap warmer through those swiftly approaching chilly winter months!

Looking for something with a few less miles? We recently acquired a litter of six, bouncy kittens who are available to adopt at our regular fee. These little cuties are looking for a place where they can chase things, get into plenty of mischief, and entertain with their lively antics.

Our featured pet this week is Dusty, a Labrador Retriever-Hound mix who was horribly under-socialized and traumatized when arrived with his sister, Sweetheart. Beautiful, chocolate brown Dusty was confused and anxious at first but he is slowly beginning to gain trust under the gentle care of the shelter staff.

Why not stop by and meet him today?

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Griffin boys score pair of shutout victories AuSable Valley, Willsboro split in boys soccer over the past week Johnsburg 2, Willsboro 0 NORTH CREEK — Branden Hall had a hand in a pair of second half goals as the Jaguars defeated the Warriors Sept.

25.

Hall, one of the Schroon Lake additions to the Johnsburg roster, assisted on a Ty Berg goal in the 52nd minute of play, then found the back of the net on an assist from fellow Schroon Laker Jordan DeZalia in the 80th minute, just 35 seconds from the end of regulation.

Mark Cleveland made 12 saves to earn a shutout in net, while Lucas Cross made 14 saves for Willsboro.

AuSable Valley 1, Saranac Lake 0 SARANAC LAKE — Nate Devins scored on a direct kick in the 57th minute of play to help the Patriots to a win over the Red Storm Sept. 24.

Ryan Thomas made 15 saves in the shutout victory, while Easton Moore had two saves for the Red Storm.

Lake Placid 5, NAC 0 LAKE PLACID — Eric Montana had four goals and an assist as the Blue Bombers shut out the Bobcats Sept. 24.

Montana scored in the second, 61st, 68th and 78th minutes of play, while assisting on a Ryan Kane goal. Stuart Baird also contributed an assist.

Noah Mohr had six saves to record the shutout for the Bombers, while Blake Forkey made 12 stops for the Bobcats.

Griffins 5, Willsboro 0 ELIZABETHTOWN — The Elizabethtown-Lewis/Westport boys varsity soccer team scored five goals in the first half to record a shutout victory over the Warriors Sept. 24.

Joel Morris scored twice in the game and also earned a pair of assists, both coming on goals by Rylan Hance. Hudson Stephens added the fifth goal on a Thomas Mero assist, while Colden Blades assisted on one of the Morris tallies.

Sam Napper made 11 saves in the shutout, while Lucas Cross had nine for the Warriors.

Keene 2, Crown Point 0 KEENE VALLEY — Azriel Finsterer and Josh Baldwin scored as the Beavers defeated the Panthers Sept. 23.

Finsterer scored in the opening 30 seconds of the game on an assist by Lucas Isham, while Baldwin scored on an Ethan Giglinto assist in the 47th minute.

Max Rossi made 13 saves in the shutout win, while Jacob Norton had 19 saves for the Panthers.

Peru 1, Saranac Lake 0 SARANAC LAKE — Jessy Dick scored in the second minute of play and the Indians defense made that goal stand up in a shutout victory against the Red Storm Sept. 22.

Tyler Robinson made 11 saves in the shutout win, while Easton Moore had 15 saves for the Red Storm.

Saranac 5, AVCS 3 CLINTONVILLE — The Chiefs took an early lead and stayed ahead of the Patriots to score a win Sept. 22.

Shayne O’Neill and Austin Myers each scored two goals for the Chiefs, while Schuyler Gratto scored the fifth.

Caleb Hamilton, Nate Devins and Tyler Light scored goals for the Patriots.

Ryan Thomas made 15 saves in the loss.

Griffins 3, Johnsburg 0 ELIZABETHTOWN — The Elizabethtown-Lewis/Westport boys soccer team scored a shutout victory over the Jaguars Sept. 22.

Joel Morris scored on a Carter Storey assist in the 12th minute, while Hudson Stephens scored on a Jeremy Rossi assist in the 62nd minute and Thomas Mero scored on a penalty kick in the 68th minute.

Sam Napper made four saves in the shutout for the Griffins, while Mark Cleveland made nine saves for the Jaguars.

Willsboro 4, Wells 0 WELLS — The Warriors received goals from three different players in defeating Wells Sept. 22.

Jesse Hearn scored the first two goals of the game, while Zach Pierson and Paul Fine-Lease added tallies.

Lucas Cross made eight saves in the win.

GameÊ time!

Where & when your team is playing

Friday, Oct. 2 Girls Soccer — AuSable Valley at Peru, 4:30 p.m.

eastern Clinton, Saranac Ticonderoga, Moriah, Westport) Volleyball — Northern Adirondack at AuSable Valley, 4:30 p.m.

Volleyball — Saranac Lake at Lake Placid, 4:30 p.m.

Girls Soccer — Keene at Wells, 4:30 p.m.

Girls Soccer — Lake Placid at Chazy, 6:30 p.m.

Girls Soccer — Minerva/Newcomb at Elizabethtown-Lewis/Westport, 4:30 p.m.

Girls Swimming — Moriah at AuSable Valley, 5 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 3 Football — AuSable Valley at Whitehall, 1 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 5.

Boys Soccer — Keene vs Wells, 4:30 p.m.

Boys Soccer — Peru at AuSable Valley, 6:30 p.m.

Boys Soccer — Saranac at Saranac Lake, 4:30 p.m.

Volleyball — Northern Adirondack at Lake Placid, 4:30 p.m.

Volleyball — Saranac at AuSable Valley, 4:30 p.m.

Volleyball — Saranac Lake at Peru, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 6 Girls Soccer — Beekmantown at AuSable Valley, 6:30 p.m.

Girls Soccer — Elizabethtown-Lewis/Westport at Schroon Lake, 4:30 p.m.

Girls Soccer — Keene at Johnsburg, 4:30 p.m.

Girls Soccer — Seton Catholic at Willsboro, 4:30 p.m.

Girls Soccer — Ticonderoga at Lake Placid, 4:30 p.m.

Cross Country — AuSable Valley at Peru (AuSable Valley, Lake Placid) Cross Country — Elizabethtown-Lewis at Beekmantown (North-

Wednesday, Oct. 7 Boys Soccer — AuSable Valley at Beekmantown, 4:30 p.m.

Boys Soccer — Chazy at Lake Placid, 4:30 p.m.

Boys Soccer — Elizabethtown-Lewis/Westport at Northern Adirondack, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 8 Girls Soccer — Elizabethtown-Lewis/Westport at Keene, 4:30 p.m.

Girls Soccer — Keene vs Elizabethtown-Lewis/Westport, 4:30 p.m.

Girls Soccer — Moriah at Lake Placid, 4:30 p.m.

Girls Soccer — Saranac Lake at Northeastern Clinton, 6:30 p.m.

Girls Soccer — Willsboro at Northern Adirondack, 4:30 p.m.

Volleyball — Northeastern Clinton at Lake Placid, 4:30 p.m.

Volleyball — Saranac Lake at Saranac, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 9 Football — Ticonderoga at AuSable Valley, 7:30 p.m.

Boys Soccer — Keene at Johnsburg/Schroon, 4:30 p.m.

Boys Soccer — Lake Placid at Elizabethtown-Lewis/Westport, 4:30 p.m.

Boys Soccer — Northeastern Clinton at Saranac Lake, 4:30 p.m.

Boys Soccer — Willsboro at Chazy, 6:30 p.m.

Girls swimming — All Schools Mid-Season Pentathlon at Plattsburgh High School, 5 p.m.

Keene’s Josh Baldwin scored a goal against Crown Point Sept. 23.

Football

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AVCS 13, PHS 7 CLINTONVILLE — The Patriots jumped out to a twoscore lead and held on to defeat the Hornets Sept. 25.

Brad Pray led off the scoring for the Patriots with a two yard touchdown run in the first quarter, while Kobe Parrow was on the receiving end of a 15 yard scoring pass from Will Coats in the third.

Coats finished 7-for 14 with 116 yards and one scoring toss.

Jimmy Kelley rushed for 99 yards on the night, while Parrow added 47 yards on the ground.

The Hornets scored their lone touchdown on an 18 yard scoring pass from Mitch Senecal to Tristin Turner. Senecal finished 11-for-27 through the air for 149 yards.

Swimming PHS 117, AVCS 53 CLINTONVILLE — Brooke Kelley had a record-breaking night as the Lady Hornets defeated the Lady Patriots Sept. 22.

Kelley broke the AuSable Valley pool, PHS and Section VII record in the 200 IM with a time of 2:16.04. She also scored a win in the 100 breaststroke.

Kelly Davey added a win in the 100 fly, while Niki Rogers won the 50 free, Andie Abdallah the 500 free and Kelly Davey the 100 back. The Hornets swept the three relay events.

Emily McCormick scored a win for the Patriots in the 200 free.

Peru 103, Moriah 36, Seton 28 PORT HENRY — The Lady Indians scored eight wins in defeating the Lady Indians and Lady Knights Sept. 22.

Sara Szczypien scored wins in the 200 medley and 500 free, while Cydney Bond scored a win in the 100 fly.

Emily McClean scored a win in the 200 free, while Maddison McBride won in the 100 free.

Ashley Maye won the 100 back for the Vikings, while Madeline Lemza won the 50 free for the Knights.

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Keene girls record trio of shutouts, atop Class D Saranac Lake 1, Lake Placid 0 LAKE PLACID — Grace Clark scored the lone goal of the game as the Lady Red Storm defeated the LadyBlue Bombers Sept. 26.

Clark scored in the 33rd minute off a Kate Stevens assist, while Maddison Grimmone registered 13 saves in the shutout victory.

Shelby Jewtraw made 11 saves for the Bombers.

Chazy 8, Willsboro 0 WILLSBORO — The Lady Eagles scored four times in each half as they cruised past the Lady Warriors Sept. 25.

Natalie Pombrio led the Eagles with a hat trick, while Lindsey Gilmore and Shayla Cole each scored twice with Kyra Becker also scoring.

Cassidy Roberts made one save as the defense held strong for a shutout. For Willsboro, Payton Gough made five saves while Katelynn Doyle made 11.

Keene 3, Schroon Lake 0 KEENE VALLEY — The Keene varsity girls soccer team got a shutout performance from its defense in defeating the Lady Wildcats Sept. 24.

The Beavers defense held the Wildcats to only two shots, both of which were stopped by keeper Madison Gifford.

On offense, Hanna Whitney scored a pair of goals, while CorriAnne Stoner tallied a goal and assist.

Griffins 6, Johnsburg 2 WESTPORT — The Westport/Elizabethtown-Lewis girls varsity soccer team scored five unanswered goals in the second half to score a come-from-behind victory over the Lady Jaguars Sept. 24.

Chloe Mitchell got the Griffin offense going in the second half with a pair of goals, one assisted by Ellie Storey. Mitchell then returned the favor as Storey scored the third goal of the half before assisting on the final two goals to Hannah Schwoebel and Maggie Ploufe. Annette Stephens scored the lone goal for the Griffins in the opening half on a Mitchell assist.

Malynda Lobdell did not allow a goal while making four saves in the second half for the Griffins, with first half goalie Emma Disogra also making four saves in the win.

Megan Bacon scored each goal for the Jaguars on assists from Kahleah Cleveland. Savanna Berg made 16 saves in the loss.

AVCS 5, Saranac Lake 1 CLINTONVILLE — Nia Blaise scored a pair of goals as the Lady Patriots defeated the Lady Red Storm Sept. 24.

Blaise scored on assists from Tressa Loreman and Dru Gravelle. Gravelle also scored the opening goal of the game on a Blaise assist. Kourtney Keenan (unassisted and Adelle Bourgeois (Addy Strong) also tallied goals, as Sydney Snow made nine saves.

Ashley Roddy scored in the final 20 seconds of play for the Red Storm while Maddison Grimone made 14 saves.

AVCS 2, Saranac 1, OT SARANAC — Syndey Snow made 17 saves and Dru Gravelle scored the game winning goal in the first 10-minute overtime period to give the Lady Patriots a win over the Lady Chiefs Sept. 23.

After a scoreless first half, Taylor Byerly scored on a direct kick in the 60th minute to give the Chiefs a 1-0 lead, which was equalized when Vanessa Garrow found the net in the 27th minute.

Volleyball NCCS 3, AVCS 0 CHAMPLAIN — The Lady Cougars scored double-digit wins in sweeping the Lady Patriots Sept. 24, with scores of 25-13, 25-14 and 25-13.

Kelsey Kellison had 10 aces from the service line for the Cougars, while Nicole Khater had six kills on offense and 15 digs on defense.

Karissa Stevens led the offensive attack for the Patriots with 13 assists and 16 kills.

Peru 3, PHS 2 PERU — After winning the first two games, the Lady Hornets were unable to find the 25 points needed to put away the Lady Indians Sept. 24.

After the Hornets scored wins of 25-20 and 25-19, the Indians scored solid victories in the final three games of the match with scores of 25-11, 25-17 and 25-19.

Taylor Higgins was strong as a two-way player for the Indians, scoring on 16 kill attempts while turning away points with four blocks and 17 digs.

Alyson Rascoe tallied seven kills to go along with 16 assists,

Willsboro’s Darrian Sweatt saeeks to get past Westport/Elizabethtown-Lewis’ Lizzie Stephens during a recent game.

Tina Bedard made 12 saves for the Chiefs.

Keene 2, Chazy 0 CHAZY — Madison Gifford played a strong game for the Keene varsity girls soccer team, turning aside 17 shots from the Lady Eagles and finding themselves in the pole position when it comes to the Class D girls playoff picture Sept. 23.

CorriAnne Stoner assisted on a pair of goals by Hanna Whitney in the 39th and 75th minutes to give the Beavers the cushion they would need.

Lake Placid 3, Willsboro 0 WILLSBORO — Liza Marinis scored a goal in each half as the Lady Blue Bombers defeated the Lady Warriors Sept. 23.

Marinis scored in the 15th and 55th minutes of play, while Mackenzie Kondrat, who assisted on the first goal of the game, scored in the 57th minute.

Shelby Jewtraw made one save to support her defense in a shutout, while Payton Gough made 17 saves and Katelyn Doyle added six for the Warriors.

while Gwen Earner had 23 digs and Madison Tyler 11.

Brianna Coon had 15 kills for the Hornets, with Kyleigh Melhorn collecting 18 assists and 15 digs.

Saranac Lake 3, NAC 0 ELLENBURG — The Lady Red Storm scored wins of 2522, 25-17 and 25-20 to defeat the Lady Bobcats Sept. 24.

Boys cross country Saranac wins three CADYVILLE — The Chiefs scored wins against the Knights (14-37), Emus (27-31) and Patriots (18-45) in a Sept. 22 meet.

The Emus scored a 23-32 win over the Knights, who defeated the Patriots, 23-32.

Jon Gay crossed the line as the top individual finisher with a time of 16:27. Caleb Moore followed in second (16:51) with Zach LePage (17:17) in third and Jarron Boyle (18:01) in fourth.

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KEENE VALLEY — CorrieAnne Stoner tallied a goal and assist as the Lady Beavers scored a shutout win against the Lady Panthers.

Stoner assisted on a Caitlyn Lopez goal, while Hanna Whitney assisted on Stoner’s.

Madison Gifford recorded five saves in the shutout, while Abigail Carpenter made 13 for the Panthers.

Griffins 13, Indian Lake/Long Lake 2 LONG LAKE — Maggie Ploufe opened the game with a pair of goals as the Westport/Elizabethtown-Lewis girls varsity defeated the Lady Orange Sept. 22.

Ellie Storey finished with three goals and a pair of assists, while Abby Mero, Taylor Gough, Annette Stephens, Tess Andrade, Chloe Mitchell, Lizzie Stephens, Lucy Misarski and Emma Disogra each scored.

Emma Disogra and Malynda Lobdell each tallied one save in the win while allowing one goal apiece to Karmen Howe and Maria Black, respectively.

Lillian Dechene made 15 saves in the loss, while Ashley Ghostlaw made 16 saves.

Girls cross country Saranac defeats Seton Catholic CADYVILLE — The Lady Chiefs scored a 26-29 win over the Lady Knights while scoring a 15-50 win over the Lady Patriots Sept. 22.

Margaret Champagne crossed the line first for the Knights in 19:04, while Elysha O’Connell and Rachael Woodruff were behind in second (19:28) and third (19:28), respectively. Sofia DeJordy was fourth in 19:32.

The Knights scored a 15-50 win over the Patriots.

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RosemaryÊ Remington ELIZABETHTOWN — Rosemary Remington died in her sleep at her daughter’s home in Wilmington, DE on September 18th, 2015, following a challenging summer of hospital visits.

Her heart had become her downfall, but renal failure was the final cause for her passing.

Rosemary was born Feb.6, 1927, in Little River, Kansas, the first of two children to Ruth and Leslie Alton. She eventually pursued a nursing career that spanned 25 years, ending only when she bought The Bessboro Shop in Westport, NY. In 1950, Rosemary received her RN license in San Francisco, CA, and also met Ron Remington. They married in 1951. After many moves and a career change, they moved east in 1963, first to New Jersey, then Miller Place, NY, and finally, Elizabethtown, NY in 1969. By 1970, Ron’s work took them to Virginia, so E’town became a summer home.

By 1973, Rosemary was offered the Bessboro Gift Shop in Westport, NY, so the family moved to Westport. Rosemary retired from nursing at that point as one business turned into several, with Rosemary and Ron owning and operating Remington’s Food & Fountain, the local

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laundromat, the Bessboro Gift Shop, and Westport Materials. By 1984, cancer had claimed Ron, so Rosemary continued to run businesses, eventually selling them one by one.

By 1986, Rosemary had met William Ames, an Elizabethtown resident, and changed her life. They traveled to England and Spain, Mexico and the Azores, plus. They also did the race track circuit around the eat coast with Bill racing his vintage Ambro-Triumph hand-built car throughout the 1980’s and 1990’s. In 1987 they decided to open Stoneleigh as a Bed and Breakfast, and together they entertained and housed many, many people, whom became fast and lifelong friends.

Sadly, Rosemary lost Bill to cancer in 1997, but had continued to operate the B&B until recently, when health issues had slowed her down.

Rosemary enjoyed playing Bridge with old friends from Westport, puttering in her gardens, visiting with guests, wintering in Delaware, playing slots, enjoying her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and visiting with friends whenever she could. She leaves the world a better place for having been a part of it.

Rosemary was predeceased by her husband-Ron; her companionBill Ames; her parents; her brother and his wife and their son. She is survived by her son Robert (Theresa) and his son Joe; daughter Rosanne (Tom) -her children Jessica and her son Blaike; and Megan (Robson) and their children Ryan and Mariana; and her daughter Rebecca (Mike).

At Rosemary’s request there will be no calling hours or graveside services. Feel free to share any stories that you’d like us to know about by sending them to PO Box 631, or posting them on Facebook under Rebecca Remington. We would love to know how she touched your life.

ELIZABETHTOWN — The Community Flu Clinics will be held Wednesday, Oct. 7 at the Port Henry Knights of Columbus and the Willsboro Fire Hall from 4 to 6 p.m. People will be able to get flu shots at the Essex Country Public Health Office by appointment on Mondays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Preregister by calling 873-3500 or visit co.essex.ny.us/PublicHealth.

TFCU to hold Shredfest ELIZABETHTOWN — The Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union’s annual ShredFest is set to begin as part of the Credit Union Week celebration. They will offer free paper shredding at the Elizabethtown Branch Thursday, Oct. 15, from noon until 2:30 p.m., Port Henry Branch Thursday, Oct. 15, from 3 to 5 p.m., and Ticonderoga Office Friday, Oct. 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

There will be a 10 banker’s box limit per person, per event and donation of a non-perishable food item in exchange for free paper shredding is suggested.

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BEEKMANTOWN - VFW 1466 Spellman Rd. Sunday, 6:30 Doors open at 4:30.

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CHAMPLAIN - Champlain Story Hour will take place Oct. 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Champlain Meeting House located at 1175 Main St. Along with a story, there will be crafts and snacks. The event is free to the public.

ELIZABETHTOWN – WIC Schedule at the Public Health Building October 1, 8:00 - 3:30 PM October 15, 11:30 am - 6:30 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296

PERU - Adult Center VFW 710 Pleasant Street Peru, NY Open Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch served at 11:45 a.m.

Tel: (518)643-2829

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LAKE PLACID – WIC shedule at the Thomas Shipman Youth Center October 6 , 9:30 am - 2:15 PM October 27, 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296

SCHROON -There will be a regular meeting of the Clinton-EssexFranklin Library System Board of Trustees Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Schroon Lake Public Library, at 3 p.m. It will be held in the Community Meeting Room. Every year three away Board meetings are held at various member libraries.

This will be the final away meeting of 2015. The meeting is open to the public.

PERU - Knights of Columbus 3452 Main St. Rt. 22 Tuesdays, 7:30 pm.

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PLATTSBURGH - Our Lady of Victory 4919 South Catherine St. Wednesday Nights, Doors open at 6:00 with games starting at 7:10 pm.

PLATTSBURGH - Seton Catholic 2390 New York Road 518-5614031 Saturday nights, doors open at 6pm, Games starting at 7:10pm.

PLATTSBURGH - St. John's Academy 59 Broad St. Fridays 7:30 pm, Sundays 2pm.

PLATTSBURGH - St. Peter's 23 St. Charles St. 518-563-1692 Thursdays, 7pm.

PLATTSBURGH - VFW Post 124 116 Boynton Ave. Tuesdays, 7pm doors open at 5pm.

PLATTSBURGH American Legion Post 20 162 Quarry Rd. 518-5631692 Sundays, 7pm.

BOOKS LAKE PLACID -The Lake Placid Institute Book Club will begin its new season Monday, Sept. 28 at the Lake Placid Public Library at 7 p.m. Hidden in the Shadow of the Master: The Model-Wives of Czanne, Monet, and Rodin by Ruth Butler will be discussed. The LPI Book Club generally meets at 7 p.m. on the last Monday of each month at the library to discuss books about the arts. All are welcome.

MOOERS - Zumba & Toning resumes at Mooers Elementary School in the Cafetorium beginning Monday, 9/14/15. Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 5:30-6:30 with Licensed Zumba Instructor, Cheryl Mesick.

Follows NCCS District calendar (no school = no Zumba).

Free to NCCS students (must come accompanied by a parent or guardian).

Family discount available.

E-mail:CoachCherylZIN@gmai.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ ZumbaMooers/ Webpage: http://cherylmesick.zumba.com/ SARANAC LAKE - Feel Good to the Bone at Saranac Village at Will Rogers On Thursday, October 8th at 7:00 p.m., at Saranac Village at Will Rogers, Dan Sullivan, LMT, will discuss and demonstrate the bone-deep benefits of Zero Balancing as part of an Adirondack Wellness Network Health Series. This program is free and open to the public. For more information call Debbie Kanze at (518) 891-7117.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH AUSABLE FORKS – WIC shedule at the Amblulance Building Ausable Forks October 7, at 9:30 am - 2:15 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296 KEESEVILLE – WIC shedule at the United Methodist Church October 22, 9:30 am - 2:15 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296

FARMER'S MARKETS ELIZABETHTOWN – Farmers Market Behind Adk Museum Fridays 9am-1pm May 29-October 9 KEENE – Farmers Market Rt 73 Marcy Field Sundays 9:30am-2pm June 14-October 11 LAKE PLACID – Farmers Market LP Center for the Arts Wednesdays 9am-1pm June 3-October 14 SARANAC LAKE – Farmers Market Riverside Park, Main & River Sts. Saturday 9am-2pm June 6-October 17 PUBLIC MEETINGS PLATTSBURGH - The Plattsburgh Rod & Gun Club will hold its general meeting at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month.

Annual Elections take place on the second Wednesday of October, for information call 298-7776 or email, PeterViscontiEsq@yahoo.com.

PLATTSBURGH - The Rough Riders JR Rifle Team, will meet every Thursday at the Plattsburgh Rod & Gun Club at 6:30 p.m. Equipment and instruction is provided at no cost. To register or for information call Coach Visconti at 298-7776 or send an e-mail to PeterViscontiEsq@Yahoo.com.

SCHROON -There will be a regular meeting of the Clinton-EssexFranklin Library System Board of Trustees Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Schroon Lake Public Library, at 3 p.m. It will be held in the Community Meeting Room. Every year three away Board meetings are held at various member libraries.

This will be the final away meeting of 2015. The meeting is open to the public.

WESTPORT-The Boy Scouts will be meeting from 7:30 to 9 p.m. every Thursday at the WADA Building For more info: troop8063@gmail.com, Jill Lobdell 962-4664 or Larry Carroll 569-5431.

SENIORS DANNEMORA - Village Community Center 40 Emmons Street Dannemora, NY 12921 Open Wednesday & Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m.Tel: (518) 310-9089

PLATTSBURGH - Beekman Towers Nutrition Site Beekman Towers 50 Truman Avenue Plattsburgh, NY Open Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch served at 11:45 a.m. Tel: (518) 561-5360 PLATTSBURGH - Lakeview Towers Nutrition Site Lakeview Towers 34 Flynn Avenue Plattsburgh, NY Lunch served at noon Monday – Friday Tel: (518) 561-8696 PLATTSBURGH - Senior Center 5135 North Catherine Street Plattsburgh, NY Open Monday Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lunch served at noon Tel: (518) 5617393 ROUSES POINT - Nutrition Site St. Patricks Parish Center 9 Liberty Street Rouses Point, NY 12979 Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Tel: (518) 297-7361 VENDORS

ELIZABETHTOWN – Senior Meal Site Luncheon, Every Friday at Church of the Good Shepherd, 11 William Street. Come enjoy lunch $3.50, play Bingo, socialize with friends & neighbors.

ELLENBURG-Adult Center St. Edmunds Church Hall 5538 Route 11 Ellenburg, NY Open Monday Friday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Tel: (518) 594-7311 MOOERS - Nutrition Site Watson Senior Housing 2448 Route 11Mooers, NY Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Monday Friday. Tel: (518) 236-5111

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TAHAWUS CLUB MANAGERS NEEDED The Tahawus Club in Newcomb, New York is searching for both a Club Superintendent and a Clubhouse Manager to oversee all of its operations, steward its natural resources, and provide quality service to its members. A husband and wife team has traditionally shared these two positions, but strong individual candidates will also be considered. Please see accompanying Clubhouse Manager position description. The Tahawus Club, located in the scenic high peaks region of the Adirondacks, is a 135 year-old outdoor recreation Club with access to some of the most pristine wilderness in the Northeast. The Superintendent position is a hands-on position responsible for maintaining and managing property, budgets, seasonal personnel, and the natural resources of the club. The Clubhouse Manager position is responsible for managing day-to-day Club living for members, with a particular focus on Clubhouse living, meals, special events and cottage readiness. These full-time positions provide competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience and can include residence in the Clubhouse. Employment will begin during the first quarter of 2016. Please email jeffputnam@comcast.net for more information.

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1989 CONDOR MACH 1 23', Big Block Chevy Inboard, Twin Axle Galvanized Trailer, Windshield Broken, Cover. Will Supply Bill of Sale. $500. 201-247-4523

Heavy Equipment Trailer, deck over/flat bed, ramps, tandem axle, pinole hook, 20' load area, Delta 5' tool box on front, $1700 or trade for whatever. 518-891-1000.

KUBOTA BACKHOE / LOADER, with trailer, L3700, like new condition, 37 Horse, low hours, under 40 hours. $28,000. Malone area.

518-481-5991 ACCESSORIES 4 Studded Snow Tires, P195/65R15, $75.00. 518-8976136 GARAGE SALE Garage Sale: Cadyville Multi Family, Joanne Lane off Kennedy Road.

Friday 10/2 & Saturday 10/3 9am3pm. Tools, Small Appliances, Toys, Housewares and More!

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Ashburton Place, against the LLC may be Boston, MA 02108. Pur- served. The Secretary of September 25, 2015 Linda M.Wolf pose: practice the pro- State shall mail a copy Fire District Secretary fession of architecture. of any process against VN-10/03-11/07/2015the LLC to 881 Macken- VN-10/03/2015-1TC96563 6tc-96565 zie Pond Road, Saranac Lake, NY 12983.

PINE VIEW VILLAGE PURPOSE: To engage in THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF LEWIS APARTMENTS, LLC any lawful act or activity. has set a budget workNOTICE OF FORMATION VN-09/19-10/24/2015shop for the 2016 budof a domestic Limited 6TC-94867 get to be held at the Liability Company (LLC): Town Hall on October DATE OF FORMATION: 22, 2015 at 7PM. FurThe Articles of Organizather a public hearing will tion were filed with the be held on the prelimiNew York State Secre-

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