october 2021 the town crier
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Town Officials
Assessor: Dave Galarneau
518 - 293 - 6666, ext. 6
Budget Officer: Tim Napper
518 - 293 - 6666, ext. 2
Code Enforcement Officer:
James E. Facteau
518 - 293 - 6666, ext. 5
Court Clerk:
Carol Plumadore
518 - 293 - 8082
Dog Control Officer:
Mark Plumadore
518 - 293 - 6666, ext. 8
Highway Superintendent:
James Waldron
518 - 293 - 7707
Legislator: Patty Waldron
518 - 645 - 4687
Picketts Corners Park Manager and Recreation Leader
Cullen Coryer & Jaki Carter 518 - 293 - 6666, ext. 9 Pool: 519 - 293 - 7387
Program for the Elderly:
518 - 293 - 6666, ext. 4
Secretary to Supervisor:
Meg Bobbin
518 - 293 - 6666, ext. 2
Tax Collector: Mark White
518 - 293 - 6427
Town Clerk: Mary Bell
518 - 293 - 6666, ext. 3
Town Council:
Gerald Delaney
518 - 569 - 7800
Tracy Eggleston
518 - 293 - 7247
Jim W. Facteau
518 - 570 - 8854
Michele Petrashune
518 - 726 - 0397
Town Historian: Jan Couture
518 - 293 - 8251
Town Justices:
Renee M. Drollette
Karen Waldron - Munson
518 - 293 - 8082
Town Supervisor:
Tim Napper
518 - 293 - 6666, ext. 1
Saranac Town Offices, 3662 State Route 3, P.O. Box 147, Saranac, NY 12981 (518) 293 - 6666 www.townofsaranac.com Editor, Nancy Dow, 442 Nashville Road, Saranac, NY 12981 / 518-492-7064 / [email protected]
The Town Crier October 2021
Seasonal Activities on the Horizon Elaine Rice Dannemora Free Library Summer 2021 at Dannemora Free Library was busy. Typically, Summer Reading Program encourages children to explore the library, enjoy reading and being read to, meet guests, and actively participate in the opportunities offered. One of this summer’s favorite activity was a visit from three therapy donkeys from North Country’s Thera-Pets. A story specifically about the local animals introduced the hour, followed by a short discussion of the calm, quiet behavior needed as the children and adults met and mingled with the donkeys on the shady Community Center’s front lawn. Tales and Tails themed weeks included another highlighted visit, this time from Trooper Ramos and his about-to-be-retired dog Rosa. Again, a story and behavior-around-the-dog discussion preceded the presentation in the gym. Trooper Ramos shared the dog’s background and work experience, demonstrated a few of the dog’s commands and reactions, answered a variety of audience questions, and then allowed each member of the audience to meet Rosa. Again, young people and adults in attendance found the session fascinating and so informative. Participating in the six-week sessions were approximately 150 young readers, including children attending the TreeHouse. Recognition and gratitude go to Kiley Wilkins and Maddie Wynnik who led Summer Reading and other library activities in the early summer absence of Director Lydia Miner while she was involved in academic studies. In addition, a huge thank you to Stewart’s whose Holiday Match Grant provided substantial funding for the Summer Reading Program. A sincere thank you also to all who stopped by the library during the Village of Dannemora’s 120th anniversary celebration. Whether you came in for a “stamp,” peeked in to see what the library looked like, walked through to get to the playground or walking path, or sat down for a visit, we were delighted to see you. We definitely appreciate your support of the DFL raffle fundraiser, which was a very successful effort.
The anniversary celebration provided the opportunity for Dannemora Free Library to dedicate, with pride, the Young Readers’ Room to Doris Haley and the Storywalk to Eleanor Mayette. These two ladies were community stalwarts who contributed so much time and love to the library. On the Storywalk behind the Community Center, the current featured title is Fletcher and the Falling Leaves by Julia Rawlinson. With summer turning to fall in just a few days, we are reminded of seasonal activities on the horizon. One event being planned is a Halloween reading session, scheduled for October 2nd at the library. From 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, Library Director Lydia Miner will be joined by other readers to share seasonal stories. The program is one planned by the Village of Dannemora Beautification Committee. Book Club, which meets the first Tuesday each month at 7:00 pm, selected its end of the
year reads. For October, The Midnight Library by Matt Haig will be discussed; for
November, The Masterpiece by Fiona Davis; for December, The Other Einstein by Marie
Benedict; and for January, The Rose Code by Kate Quinn. New members are welcome.
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October 2021
Mark Your Calendar:
Board Meetings
Regular Meetings
Monday, October 25 Monday, November 22 Monday, December 20
6:00 pm Saranac Town Hall Open to the Public
Columbus day
Monday, October 11
Halloween
Sunday, October 31
Election day
Tuesday, November 2
Standard Time
Resumes
Sunday, November 7
Veteran’s day
Thursday, November 11
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 25
Hanukkah Begins
Sunday, November 28
First Day of Winter
Tuesday, December 21
Christmas Day
Saturday, December 25
First Day of
Kwanzaa
Sunday, December 26
Addresses
for
Town of
Saranac
Officials
Supervisor T. Napper [email protected]
Councilman J. W. Facteau
Councilman T. Eggleston [email protected]
Councilwoman M. Petrashune [email protected]
Councilman G. Delaney
Assessor D. Galarneau [email protected]
Highway Superintendent
J. Waldron [email protected]
Secretary to Supervisor
M. Bobbin [email protected]
Code Enforcement Officer
J.E. Facteau [email protected]
Court Clerk C. Plumadore
Town Clerk M. Bell Deputy Clerk J. E. Facteau [email protected]
Town
Offices
518-293-6666
Friends of the
North Country, Inc. We are looking for contractors who are interested in working on publicly funded programs in Clinton, Franklin, and Essex counties. Housing Rehabilitation work often includes roofing, siding, replacement windows and doors, plumbing, electrical, foundation work, interior finish work, kitchens and bathrooms, accessible ramps, and more. To learn more, or apply, please visit friendsofthenorthcountry.org/contractors, or email [email protected]. Counseling and Education Free of Charge Housing Counseling services include credit and budget counseling, financial coaching, pre-purchase (homebuyer) and post-purchase (homeowner) counseling, foreclosure intervention, tenancy and homeless assistance counseling, and Home Equity Conversion Mortgage counseling (for a nominal fee). Grant Programs Our current grant programs are: Manufactured Mobile Home Replacement programs, through the HOME Investment Partnership Program and the Community Development Block Grant Program, for owner-occupied manufactured housing units in Clinton and Franklin counties, the Town of Moira, and the Town of Westville. Residents must pay their property taxes to the applicable area and have manufactured homes that need to be replaced due to health and safety issues and building code violations. Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation, through the HOME Investment Partnership Program and the Community Development Block Grant Program, for owner-occupied homes in Clinton and Franklin counties, the Town of Beekmantown, the Town of Constable, and the Village of Malone. Residents must pay their property taxes to the applicable area and have homes that need health and safety repairs to correct building code violations, to improve energy efficiency, and to provide potable water and engineered septic systems. Access to Home, administered by New York State Homes and Community Renewal (NYS HCR), for modifications that will improve quality of life for disabled or elderly residents in Clinton and Franklin counties. Modifications include, but are not limited to, egress ramps, widened doorways, and low lip showers.
1387 Hardscrabble Road, Cadyville 8:00-3:30, Monday - Friday Appointments recommended
www.friendsofthenorthcountry.org, [email protected],
518-293-5045 ext. 125 or 135
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October 2021
Mountain
Lions
SnowSled
Club
Seasonal Monthly Meetings
On the First Thursday September through April
7:00 - 8:30 pm Saranac Town Hall
Dennis Del Grosso
Club President 518 - 726 - 6650
Rural
Preservation
Company (RPC)
Of Clinton
County, Inc.
Jennifer Amell
Executive Director
Laura Lacey Curler
Management Agent
(518) 293 - 7569
48 Ganong Drive, Suite 1
Saranac, NY
M - F 8:00 - 3:30
www.clintonrpc.org
Saranac
Valley
Housing
Christine Marsha
56 McCutcheon Lane, Suite 3
518 - 293 - 8518
Office is Open Fridays
Free Guided Fall Hikes for Adults The Town of Plattsburgh Parks and Recreation is offering a series of free hikes and walks for adults and seniors in Clinton County. Walks are being held from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm every Tuesday through December 15, 2021. Locations are rated easy/medium/hard. Examples of walks include Dunkins Reserve, Wickham Marsh Trails, Jennings Road, New Land Trust, Taylor Pond, and more. Some harder mountain hikes are also scheduled, such as Rattlesnake, Baker, and Silver Lake Mountain. To join, pre-register (by the Monday before) by calling 518-562-6860, Monday - Friday 8:00am -4:00pm (there is no online registration for this program).
To see a full list of walk/hikes, locate TOP Fall Adventurers at
www.townofplattsburghrecreation.com
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October 2021
SCS
Continuing
Education
Program
To learn about course offerings, please visit:
http://www.saranac.org/home/adult-continuing-
education
or email Andra Hogle, Coordinator
Village of
Dannemora
Community
Center 40 Emmons Street
P.O. Box 566 Dannemora, NY 12929
518 - 492 - 7000 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday
Kelli Rose
Village Deputy Clerk
Kristina O’Neill Director
Village Parks & Recreation
A Calendar of Events is available at http://
www.dannemoravillage.com
Visit our Facebook page, Village of Dannemora
Friends of the
North
Country, Inc.
1387 Hardscrabble Road Cadyville, NY 12918
518 - 293 - 5045
Monday - Friday 8:00 - 3:30
Remembering and Sharing Our History Larry Seney Village Museum Historian Lots of us have heard stories from our parents, grandparents, teachers, or friends about the educational institutions of Redford: Sallaz Academy and Assumption School. Many of us are old enough to remember and have fond memories of both the school and the academy. A visit to the museum and looking at photos will help reconnect with those memories. A new historical marker has been awarded to Sallaz. A few church publications provide further reading on the history of the church, academy and school. You will also find a few newspaper articles and you may recognize many of the student names as a family member.
Plattsburgh Sentinel-June 24, 1927 The 22nd commencement of Sallaz Academy in Redford took place June 19th. Four graduates are Genevieve Dupras, Rita Dubrey, Maud Racette, and Lydia Kinneston. Plattsburgh Daily Press-June 29, 1939 Sallaz Academy awarded diplomas to seven at Church Parish Hall: Veronica Gilmet, Betty Perrault, Robert Ahern,
Ulric McCasland, Emeline Thomas, Genevieve Perry, and Elizabeth Perry. Plattsburgh Press Republican-May 19, 1944 Essay Award 2nd prize of $2.50 to Joan Gosselin of Sallaz Academy-Redford. Plattsburgh Press Republican-June 26, 1944 Sallaz Academy graduated seven: Mary Elizabeth Miner, Theresa Mae Gauthier, Mary Elizabeth Waldron, Beatrice Mae Fournier, Marie Rose Perrotte, James Howard Lawton, and Edward Wallace Liberty.
Plattsburgh Press Republican- July 6, 1964 Academy At Redford Now Closed We will be open Saturday, Sept 25th at the same time as the Northern New York American Canadian Genealogy Society Conference at the Dannemora Community Center from 9:00 am-3:00 pm. At 10:00 am, Jack Bilow will talk on "Trace Down", finding ancestors and how to find mistakes in genealogy and at 1:00 pm Clinton County Historian, Dr. Anastasia Pratt, will speak on Clinton County: Then and Now. In closing, thank you to the folks who visited the museum this
season and thank you to those who donated items to be organized for next season. Thank you, Garret Plumadore, for the wonderful images on the ‘98 North Country Ice Storm now on display. On loan from Clem Couture, a cast iron horse head from a hitching post and Pearl's Department Store parking lot sign that are now on display; they are great! Thank you.
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Saranac
Community
Outreach
Center and
Food Pantry
Cindy Waldron JCEO Outreach Worker
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
518 - 293 - 6661 www.jceo.org
Volunteers are Welcome Donations Accepted
All Services are Confidential
Dannemora
Museum
40 Emmons Street 518 - 492 - 7000
Larry Seney Town Historian
and Colleen Seney 518 - 293 - 7025
1st Saturday through
November or Open By Appointment for Small Groups and
Individuals
Saranac
Generosity
Group
Cheryl Wiley
Saranac, Dannemora, Redford, Cadyville
A place where residents
can give and receive. Find us on Facebook
October 2021
Photo credit: Milan Zubrik, Forest Research Institute-Slovakia, Bugwood.org Jolene Wallace Horticulture Program Coordinator, Cornell Cooperative Extension As we move from summer to fall and winter, I’m reflecting on the last several months. By far, our most challenging issue was the Gypsy Moth. Larvae were everywhere, chomping leaves of our valued trees. Fortunately, most of our trees will survive; however, they are stressed, so be sure they go into winter well hydrated. If you had Gypsy Moth caterpillars, be on the lookout for egg cases on your trees, in your shed; anywhere the female moth chose to lay them. Each egg case will not be killed with our winter temperatures. Look for them between October and early spring. Scrape the ones you can reach, without damaging the bark of the tree, into a plastic bag or can. Do not leave any on the ground; they may still be viable. Crush and discard the egg cases. You have just reduced future generations. On a much lighter note, our Master Gardener Volunteers have been busy, even working with Covid restrictions. One of my favorite programs involves children learning about pollinators, especially bees. As many kids are afraid of bees, we teach bee/kid etiquette and to reinforce our message. MG Barb Stadnicki, dons her bumble bee costume, tells how her fuzzy body attracts pollen, and teaches the kids the bumble dance!
Saranac Book Club
Saranac Book Club celebrates its 22nd year meeting and discussing books as we solicit new members. The COVID pandemic has not slowed us down from enjoying this activity. We meet via Zoom, as well as meet in-person, at the Saranac Town Hall the 3rd Wednesday of the month, September through June, 7:00 - 9:00 pm.
We will discuss these books, if you would like to join us:
September: Where the Crawdads Sing
by Delia Owens October: The Blood of Emmett Till
by Timothy B. Tyson November: A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin
December: The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida
If you are interested in joining our monthly discussion group, contact the group facilitator, Gina Doty, at 518-293-1355.
“Bee” On the Lookout!
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October 2021
Big Projects And Small Jobs Are All Important It seems now, the pandemic being on its way out was just wishful thinking. When I officially got here in January 2020, I figured learning the job and dealing with the retirements of our long-serving secretary and assessor would be the main challenges. I was wrong. Despite the challenges, I think we are having a very productive year. Our sand/salt storage facility has been built and came in costing less than the contracted amount. The success of big projects is certainly important, but small jobs are important too, like getting the Town Hall flag lighted. A project many of you have probably noticed is new streetlights. The first numbers we looked at showed a payback of 23.8 years. These lights should pay for themselves in less than a year. As this seemed too good to be true, checking with several other towns indicated it is correct. We have also upgraded our computers, as the old ones could not handle the security municipalities are required to have. Our phones were also in terrible shape as to sound quality and the lack of speaker phone capability. We are now in the process of replacing them. Earlier this year a substantial electrical problem at the Town Hall alerted us to the fact we needed to get the service up to code. We currently have two meters and will remove one to lower our monthly charge. We also felt it was past time to have a standby generator. The generator is here, but recent hurricanes have further delayed NYSEG from completing the necessary engineering. Our Town Hall was built in 1976. It has served us well, but it is showing its age. We have recently decided to move forward with replacing the flooring, as well as the ceiling tiles in the main hall. We also have developed a capital projects list to tackle in the future. The Highway Department completed five miles of paving this summer. They also performed substantial work on the sand/salt storage facility. All of this, despite being short-handed, due to Keith Cringle Jr.’s retirement. We wish him well after many years of service to the Town. There remains an opening in the Highway Department. The current labor market has made it difficult to return the crew to full strength. If you know anyone looking to join the Town Highway Department, please refer them to Highway Superintendent Jim Waldron. In my view, our recreation programs for our youth are exceptional. One example of this is 170 kids are enrolled in our soccer program. Our recreation people, from the top down, do a super job for which the entire Town Board is grateful. Now, to talk about the money. It is time to make up our budget. I am sure some of you want to know how we are paying for all of this. From what I gather, the budget before I started was built by going to the budget cap, but not over it. Because our elected officials have been frugal with our money, surpluses occurred. Some of this money is now being used. So, what does all this mean for our next tax bill? First, the approximately $365,000 we are receiving from the American Rescue Plan over two years cannot be used to lower taxes. Those funds can be used for things we might not otherwise be able to do, and the Town Board and I are currently working on a plan. Since the implementation of the two percent tax cap, towns are held to the rate of inflation or two percent, whichever is less. Towns are also allowed a “growth factor” which represents new construction over the prior year. Saranac’s growth factor for 2022 is 1.01 percent. This means Saranac can increase the amount of money raised by taxes by 3.01 percent (2% + 1.01%). I was tempted to not raise taxes at all, but our growth factor dictates that tax revenue must rise by at least 1.01 percent. To comply with both the tax cap law and the guidance on the American Rescue Plan Act, my plan is to raise tax revenues by 1.5 percent. There is no need to reach the tax cap just because we can. My understanding is that 2021 and 2022 are the only years to not reach the tax cap since its inception. As this year did see a re-assessment, properties going up by more than the average of about nine percent will see the biggest impact. Additionally, our budget has some structural issues. The January tax bill will have two new lines. Because the Village of Dannemora is partly within the Town of Saranac, some changes are necessary so expenses are paid in accordance with New York State law. There will not be a cost increase, just a shifting of how it is tracked. As always, we wish to hear of your issues and concerns, and wish everyone a healthy future. Tim Napper, Supervisor
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October 2021 HISTORICAL
HAPPENINGS This isn’t historical, but it is happening. I will be retiring as Saranac Town Historian effective December 31, 2021. I have met many interesting people throughout the area, the state, and the country during the last 24+ years. There have been presentations to various groups, a celebration of the 175th anniversary of Saranac, conversations on so many topics, tours of the area, meetings with fellow historians, and many fascinating projects.
I must thank several of our residents for their unwavering help. Over 40 years ago, Dot White loaned me her copy of Sally Baker’s book, opening the door to learning more about Saranac. Sally Baker, Ron Craig, and John Gould paved the way for me and future historians. Ken Davies supported my research for a presentation on the 1947 flood. Harold Ryan was my go-to person for any question on the town's locations, names, people, and homes. The Town Board and residents have been a constant support through all my projects.
Our next historian will be responsible for organizing a celebration of the town's 200th anniversary in 2024. It will be quite an undertaking and will require planning. From previous experience, though, I know many town residents will be happy to help.
What are the duties of a local historian?
• interpreting the past through research, writing, teaching, and public presentations;
• historic preservation in recognizing areas of historical significance and recommending places for historical materials;
• organizing and supporting local tourism.
A historian does NOT collect artifacts, do genealogy (although most in Clinton County agree to), or create or maintain a museum. For 20 years, I have overseen the placing of flags in the Saranac Independence Cemetery. It has been one of the most rewarding things I have done as a historian. However, it is not a requirement, so the decision is up to the new historian.
For more information about duties of local government historians, visit www.nysm.nysed.gov
I have truly enjoyed my years of being the public face of Saranac’s history, and I know my replacement will make our town proud.
With thanks, Jan Couture
Jan, On behalf of the residents,
we THANK YOU for your many years of service!
Saranac
Cub Scouts
Grades K - 5
Lion (K) Tiger (1) Wolf (2) Bear (3)
Webelos (4) Arrow of Light (5)
For more information,
please call:
Nancy Taylor 518 - 578 - 3062 Megan Pearo 518-866-2471
“Miss Sue”
Dance in the
Rain Healing
Please check out my
Facebook Page
Sue Delamarter 518-897-6148 (cell)
Saranac
Hollow
Jammers
For Up-To-Date Information, Please Call:
Patricia Wolf 518- 293-7106
Cletus Heywood
518-563-1008
Saranac
Dog
Control
Officer
Mark Plumadore
NOTE: All DOG calls must go through Town of
Saranac Voicemail 518 - 293 - 6666, ext. 8
Voicemail messages are checked twice daily,
Monday through Friday.
When leaving a message, don’t forget to leave your name, phone number, date and time of your call, address relating to the issue, and as detailed a message to describe the nature of the complaint or concern, as possible. If you do not leave your phone number, I can’t contact you.
DO NOT personally contact Tri-Lakes
Animal Shelter. ALL calls must go through the Town Voicemail.
Missing Dog
If your dog is missing or you pick up a stray, aside from leaving a voicemail message, posting a photo on Facebook helps get owners and pets reunited, so please get the word out so we can get these dogs home.
Notice to Dog Owners
State Law requires all dogs 4 months of age or older MUST be licensed in the Town of Saranac with the Town Clerk.
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October 2021
Jennifer Amell Executive Director Rural Preservation Company (RPC) of Clinton County, Inc. Grant Programs RPC is finishing up the last of the AHC funds for the Town of Saranac residents. Because of the success we had with the first round, we have started the application to receive additional funding. The more applications we have for Town of Saranac residents (homeowners who pay Town of Saranac property taxes), the better chance we have of receiving additional funding. So, if you or someone you know need assistance with home repairs, please call the office for more information and to find out if you are income-eligible to be added to our wait list. RPC does still have our smaller EHRF (Emergency Home Repair Fund) available to income-eligible residents of Clinton County which allows us to help in cases of smaller emergency repairs. The money for this fund is made up solely of donations from local businesses, foundations, and individuals. With building prices on a steady rise, this fund is depleting fast, so if you or someone you know would like to donate to this cause, please contact RPC. Any and all monetary donations are welcome, can be tax deductible, and are always greatly appreciated. NYS has just released a NOFA (Notice Of Funding Available), which has released additional funding for ATH (Access To Home), ATH for Heroes, and RESTORE (Residential Emergency Services To Offer Repairs to the Elderly) which we are going to apply for as soon as the applications are released. RPC Staffing As of June 30th, Laura Lacey Curler has started her “semi”-retirement and is no longer Executive Director of RPC. Laura has agreed to stay on as Management Agent on a part-time basis. We are wishing Laura all the best for her newfound spare time to spend with family, friends, and her love of nature. Office Hours Our office is open Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. If you need assistance in person, please feel free to stop by the office. However, due to the ongoing pandemic, we ask that you not enter the office until talking to someone at the window in the foyer. If you need home assistance and feel you may qualify for funding, please call us at 518-293-7569 or go to www.clintonrpc.org for applications and guidelines. Also, check out our Facebook page ( Rural Preservation Company-RPC of Clinton County) for updates on new funding opportunities and RPC news.
From the Town of Saranac
Assessment Office Dave Galarneau, Assessor Town of Saranac The real estate market has been particularly robust since the beginning of the pandemic, with prices escalating near 12% in Saranac. Though a reassessment was done in 2021, it was only to bring assessments up to 2020 levels. With the market increasing 12% in one year, another reassessment may be necessary. I encourage all homeowners who will be turning 65 in 2022, and have income under $92,000 (combined income of all deeded owners residing on the property), to see their Assessor and apply for the Enhanced STAR Exemption. Please note, if the adjusted gross income (AGI) is slightly over $92,000, it would be in the taxpayer’s best interest to have your assessor look over the tax form. You may also visit tax.ny.gov for more information.
The
New Land
Trust 236 Plumadore Road
Saranac, NY New Land Trust, 281.5 acres and
dozens of trails, is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that
exists for the community and is supported through private
donations. Trails are maintained by community volunteers.
Pack out what you carry in.
After Dark Policy: For night visiting or overnight
outdoor camping, contact Hal Moore
518 - 570 - 5375 No camping allowed
in the Clubhouse.
For events, updates, photos, and a printable map, visit:
www.thenewlandtrust.org or contact by email:
911 Address
Signs
Visit your local Fire
Department, Monday evenings, between 6:00 and
8:00 pm to complete paperwork or call
518-293-8290 to place an order over the phone
Outback
Riders
ATV Club
Monthly meetings are held year-round every second
Monday, 7:00 pm, at Clinton County Fairgrounds,
Fish and Game Building
Alfred Chapple Club President 518 - 566 - 9571
Outbackridersinc.org
Membership is open to the public
New Applications For Funding
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Hill and Hollow Music www.hillandhollowmusic.org
Dana Muller & Gary Steigerwalt, four-hand pianists Sunday, October 3 at 3:00 pm Saranac United Methodist Church Celebrating three decades of performing as duo pianists, Dana Muller and Gary Steigerwalt create programs that encompass the historical and stylistic gamut of the piano four-hands genre. They have performed extensively as recitalists in the United States, South America, and Scotland. Their program will include works by Mendelssohn, Debussy, Ravel, and Spratlan. Lewis Spratlan is the recipient of the 2000 Pulitzer Prize in Music and the 2016 Charles Ives Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. The duo will perform two substantial works written for them by Spratlan: Dreamworlds (2015) and Fantasia (2020). This will be the premiere performance of Fantasia and Lewis Spratlan will be in attendance for the special occasion. To introduce his distinct musical language to the audience, Spratlan will give an informal pre-concert talk at 2:00 pm.
October 2021
Dannemora
Free Library
Hours of
Operation
Monday 11:00 - 4:00
Tuesday 2:30 - 8:00
Wednesday 11:00 - 4:00
Thursday 2:30 - 8:00
FREE WiFi is available
whenever the building
is open.
Updating Our
Mailing List
If your name or address needs to be corrected or you know of a neighbor or friend who does not receive The Town Crier and would like to be added to the mailing list, please contact:
Tim Napper, Supervisor
518-293-6666 [email protected]
Town of
Saranac
Historian
Jan Couture NYS Registered Historian
Please reach out to me with any questions, concerns, or ideas. I am available to make hour-long presentations to various organizations, tailoring the historical topic to suit your needs.
518-293-8251
Horszowski Trio - violin-cello-piano Sunday, November 14 at 3:00 pm Saranac United Methodist Church Giving performances that are “lithe, persuasive” (The New York Times), “eloquent and enthralling” (The Boston Globe) and described as “the most compelling American group to come on the scene” (The New Yorker), the Horszowski Trio has quickly become a vital force in the international chamber music world. Trio members are violinist Jesse Mills, cellist Ole Akahoshi, and pianist Rieko Aizawa. Since their debut performance in New York City in 2011, they have toured extensively
throughout North America, Europe, the Far East, and India, traversing the extensive body of traditional piano trio repertoire and introducing audiences to new music that they have commissioned and premiered. Their program will include works by Robert Schumann, Elliott Carter, and Mendelssohn.
Suggested donation is $15. Students and Seniors $12. Kids under 12 attend free (accompanied by an adult). Public health safety guidelines will be followed according to the most current recommendations.
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October 2021 Dennis Del Grosso President, Mountain Lions SnowSled Club The Mountain Lions Club opened the 2021-2022 season with their first meeting on September 2nd at the Saranac Town Hall. While this was mostly a planning meeting to determine what repairs would be needed on the trail system, it was not the first activity of the season. Club members have already been out and about brush hogging the sides of the trails and removing beaver dams that were clogging the culvert on the north side of the Rt 374 crossing. If this is not done in a timely manner, water will crest the trail and quickly destroy the trail in a matter of minutes during heavy rain. Again, in this case, we thank Mr. Norm Baker for his assistance and use of his heavy equipment. To say the beaver are a nuisance is a severe understatement!
In recent days, other club members went out to the area just before entering the Standish area to remove a couple of rocks that had begun protruding up from the trail bed, In total, nearly 25 LARGE rocks were removed! Our meetings are on the first Thursday of the month
thru April at 7:00 pm at the Saranac Town Hall.
Come on out and join your local club!
C O U R T
C L E R K
C A R O L
P L U M A D O R E
Until further notice: If you appear in-person, a mask is mandatory. No more than FIVE defendants in the courtroom at one time, in addition to court staff and attorneys. If you enter and there are 5 people present, please return to your car until you see someone exit. Court is open on Monday evenings ONLY, excluding holidays or any family emergency that arise. There is always a sign on the door advising of the closure and scheduled return date. In the case of bad weather, it is best to not venture out on the roads, so please call and leave a message and the Clerk will call you back with a new appearance date. If you have an attorney, you MUST contact him/her. The Clerk is at court on Monday's ONLY, beginning at 2:00 pm, to collect fines and provide general information. Court begins at 5:00 pm, unless you are otherwise advised by the Judge or Clerk. We have no set closing time. After everyone on our calendar has appeared or contacted the Court, we clear up our paperwork and close for the evening. It is best to come early, rather than later.
• Court Phone 518 - 293 - 8082
• Fax Number 518 - 293 - 7706
• Email [email protected]
Or cplumadore@
townofsaranac.com
3668 State Route 3
(next to the Town Hall)
Saranac
Convenience Station 802 Ore Bed Road
Drop-Off Hours:
Monday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - noon
518 - 293 - 8149
Dannemora
Convenience Station 958 General Leroy Manor Road
Drop-Off Hours: Tuesday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday 1:00 pm - 4:00pm
518 - 492 - 7552
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October 2021 T O W N
C L E R K
Mary Bell
• Notary Public
At no cost, Town residents
may get documents
notarized.
• Marriage License
Couples planning to marry
may contact the Town
Clerk to set up an
appointment.
• Dog License
Renewal
All dog license renewals
are mailed at the
beginning of the month.
Owners have until the end
of the month to pay in full.
Please return the renewal
by mail, or stop by the
office during posted hours.
• Hunting/Fishing
License
Visit Adirondack Archery
to purchase hunting,
fishing, and trapping
licenses.
• Payment Options
Cash, check, money order,
or credit cards, including
American Express, Master
Card, Visa, Discover, and
Debit, are accepted (a
small fee will apply)
Office Hours
9:00 am to 12:00 noon
Monday - Thursday
518 - 293 - 6666, ext. 3
townclerk
@townofsaranac.com
Better Than Most Counties
Patty Waldron Clinton County Legislator Areal 6 (the best area) 518-645-4687 or [email protected] Better Than Most I certainly scratch my head sometimes at the luck that rides with Clinton County. We certainly rely on our friends from the great north to provide a plump boost to our sales tax revenue. As it turns out, we have done better than most counties in the dire circumstances of the lack of Canadians spending money here. This fact is not completely reliant on luck; it also has to do with the broad and conservative efforts from all. The yearly audit displayed more revenue than expenditures. This is completely due to our County Administrator and department heads tightening the belt. All legislators agreed with the wisdom from within; this fact, compounded with the fact urban dwellers have traveled farther north than Lake George to find their peace. Bridge Completion Closer to home, we just passed a resolution to replace a bridge on the True Brook Road and the Standish Road. Pup Hill bridge is slated for September or October. This bridge would have been completed much earlier, but we are having a hard time getting the panels needed. That being said, the panels are slated to arrive in September. Broadband Grant Broadband rollout has been robust in Saranac and Black Brook, but still missing in more remote areas. We have applied for more grant funding to address this issue. Luckily, due to having to teach our children remotely, it has been recognized as a priority.
Defensive Driving Course at
Saranac Town Hall Todd Rabideau, Additional Training Services We will again be providing residents a reduced-price, DMV-monitored 6-hour Defensive Driving Course in person at the Saranac Town Hall in October and December. It is hard to think about this, but it won’t be long until local weather will be coupled with the winter challenges we know and “love” in Adirondack foothills and beyond. So, why don’t you sign up and spend a few hours with your neighbors as we strive together to keep the roads safe. Just one bad day on the road can impact your life more than expected. If you are involved in an automotive collision, our class will have prepared you in advance and you will have a detailed explanation of how to respond, along with the required paperwork needed to file. These Safe Driving Courses are held on Saturday from 9:00am - 3:00pm and the cost is only $30.00. This is the best possible price in our area, since the local colleges and high schools are charging up to $45.00! There is no need to pre-pay; just bring your driver's license, a pen, a bag lunch, and your payment on the day of the class. You will need to call 518-578-9626 or email [email protected] to confirm you have a reserved seat. This is an Approved New York State (PIRP) Points and Insurance Reduction Program course, and all attendees receive a 10% reduction on their Collision, No-Fault and Liability Auto Insurance, as well as a 4-Point reduction from their Driver's License DMV Point total. We will also be holding Defensive Driving classes in the Champlain Town Hall this fall and winter. If you prefer to TAKE THE CLASS ONLINE, you can break time up into as many sessions as you like, as long as you complete the 6 hours online within 30 days. Call for more details or simply go to www.additionaltraining.com We are also looking for interest in providing other classes, such as Home Storage and Firearms Safety, Active Shooter Awareness, First Aid/CPR/AED’s, and many more health & safety topics.
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Local author, Sylvia Newman, has done it again! Her new book is available for purchase at the following locations:
Saranac Country Store, Saranac Windover’s, Saranac
Tedford’s Garage, Saranac Maggy’s Pharmacy, Dannemora
Bookburgh Books, Champlain Centre Mall Lake City Books, Boynton Square, Plattsburgh
Adirondack Pennysaver, Plattsburgh or contact Sylvia Newman at 518-293-7337
This edition contains 16 color pages of Saranac parades during the 1990’s. It makes a great gift! * Book #1 is out-of-print, but Book #2 is still available for purchase.