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FORT C0V1NGTON SUN Fort Covington, N.Y. 12937 Second clart postage paid at Fort Cevingtoq, N.Y. 12987 J'l <J Established 1885 Fort Covington, New York 12937 Price 30c USPS 205-680 Edition 358 August 7,1986 Youth Charged with Burglary and Theft A seventeen year old Fort Covington youth was charged by Malone state police last Wednesday with burglary third degree and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle third degree. Fblice said the charges re- sulted from their investigation into a report by Phillip Leroux of Center St., Fort Covington that his service staton, Leroux Oil Company, located on Rt. 37 across from St. Mary's of the Fort had been entered and a car belonging to Ronald L_ Rouselle of Bombay had been stolen. Also missing were several packages of cigarettes? and $10.00 in change. The 1 report indicated that the entry _ and theft had occurred some- *• time between 11:00 a.m. June 30th and 7:^0 a.m. July 1st. The youth was arriagned before Fort Covington Town f Justice Jerome Brockway and was committed to Franklin County Jail in lieu of $1,000 bail pending a felony hearing. Dram Shop Law Changed Legislation was signed into law Friday making it harder to sue restaurants and taverns for damages caused by their intoxicated customers. Under the old law, it was illegal to serve alcoholic bev- erages to a person \actually or apparently\ intoxicated. Tiie new law raises that stan- dard to \visibly intoxicated.\ \It's been virtually impos- sible to comply with the (old) law. The new law is much more reasonable and we think it's something we can live with,\ said Robert Boor, legislative director for the United Restaurant, Hotel and Tavern Association. \In my opinion, this is the first time in five or six years that anything favorable has come down the pike for the restaurant and tavern indus- try,\ Boor said. Boor's association calculates that roughly half of the state's taverns have been operating without insurance during the recent insurance crisis. The legislation will end lawsuits in which several taverns are sued for damages caused by ^a patron served at each of the taverns, Boor said. Under the old, the tavern which served a drinker early one night was held liable for drinks sold by another bar when the customer was already drunk. The new law is said to help make insurance more available for taverns and restaurants. New York or Quebec Drivers Laws Enforced, Both Sides of Border New York drivers who drive in Canada and Canadian driv- ers driving in New York state will now have license penalties imposed againsts drivers who violate traffic laws in the other jurisdiction. Although similar agreements exist between 37= American states, this is the first with a Canadian province. Sponsored by Senator Hugh Farley of Schenectady, the bill is expected to put pressure on Canadian drivers to obey New York's highway safety rules. A recent study by the state Department of Motor Vehicles showed that during the past two years 112,000 drivers from Canada and the thirteen states who do not have an agreement with New York, have failed to answer New York traffic tickets, causing the state of New York to lose approximately $1.75 million on fines and penalties. Farley stated, \With this new law, New York and Qu- ebec will, be able to impose license penalties against their drivers who violate traffic laws in the other jurisdiction.\ It is expected that the New York State legislature will pursue a similar type of agree- ment with Ontario. NFS Soccer Program North Franklin Sports will be starting a modified soccer program for any Salmon River student in grades 7, 8, or 9. The program will get un- derway on Monday, Aug. 1 lth at 6 p.m. at the SRCS soccer field. Sheila Trombley will be the director of the program. Participants showed come dressed to play. The program will run Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 6 to 8 p.m. each evening until school starts. Any student in grades 7, 8, or 9 is welcome to attend. Progress on Fort Park Aiding the South Local Farmers Pitch In Lucien Leroux and Gary Smith constructing the recreational structure designed by Gary. Several local residents gathered last Saturday to begin work on the new Fort Covington Park. \A great help,\ said Fort Councilman Lucien Leroux, who is heading the project, \is the work of Gary Smith wha^de&igned and is constructing the swing set for the children.\ The swing set is designed so that additional recreational struc- tures can be added. In fact, one side contains a platform where a slide can be attached. Coun- cilman Leroux is asking if anyone has or knows where a slide can be obtained very reasonably. On Saturday, the seats of the merry-go-round were repaired and some time this week the bas- ketball backboards will be next in line. Mrs. Madeline Leroux donated a frame for a teeter-totter. \Well we have some ideas but we can always use more,\ added Mr. Leroux. \We will have to see how the money for supplies holds out and we could use more volunteers.\ Our 136th Year 8 Days - 8 Nights Opens Sunday, August 10th Closes Sunday,August 17th Franklin County Fair 1986 Sunday, August 10th 130AM *H H-wVw 1030AM PoufcyShow 1200 Noon Dr«*Ho>MShow.OuhK»Af 400PM MAndtnanStiow 7 30 PM OornmaCmm •00PM MAiMtonon Tuesday, August 12th Thursday, August 14tfa wiGw w wtocing family Slww Saturday, August 16th \LilMr S«»4* ^«irwtht N*rtfc»» i Franklin County Fairgrounds U.S. Route 11, Malo»e, N.Y. CUP AND SAVE ALL WEEK Monday, August 11th CHU.MENS OAV__ ChMranUndar 12 Admitted HKf Wednesday, August 13th ^S» 1000AM GooiShow Sa SENIOft CITIZEN'S 10 <X 8XAM CHttDHN'SQAY CMMUfa 1} KH»AM HoMWVoulMjnd Op*< Oo» Coll* Show PWS h (• M» ,30 PM MO. to Friday, August 15th 9 00-A M Pony » H 900AM «* * *M Track* 10O0AM Poultry Show 130PM Hemmftodng r 600 PM Joni.Mdn.Sfww I I 630PM HOTMShowtotfctoAiw L 1 830PM Jom frkk» Stww Sunday, August 17 1000AM HddtonondVodetoni CANADIAN OAT 1000 AM PooHryShow utfkmMoMytrtFor 100PM Souow Ooncmg otOot»Oo»y 200PM Anttqu. Cor Show Cfofcougoytand SrMt rmpoifr Air I GonoyHomto , Approximately twenty- five North Franklin County farmers have donated well over 5000 bails of hay to the drought south. According to Carl Tillingh- ast, the Franklin County Agri- cultural Agent for Cooperative Extension, he received a tele- phone call from County Legislator Bruce Jackson to ask if it would be possible to gather together a tractor trailer load of hay for shipment to the south. The venture snow- balled until, late this week, it is expected that ten railroad cars full of hay will be shipped by Conrail from Massena for Georgia. Chick Fountain Trucking Business has donated two trac- tor trailers which have picked up the majority of the hay for shipment to Massena. David Whipple of Brushton with a 18 foot flat bed hooked onto his pick up truck has transported more than 200 bails of hay to Massena. Inmates from Gabriels, Adirondack and Lyon Moun- tain facilities have been on hand to load and unload the hay. ,- Local farmer who have donated hay to date are: Warren Mount, John and L>on Ellsworth, Bucky and Charlie Smith, Bill Harvey, Fred and Winston Armstrong, Leroy Bailey and Harry Fefee. It is expected that St. Law- rence County will start contri- buting hay to this cause some- time later this week. Former Customs Official Joins Trans-Border Arthur S. Spiegel, president of Trans-Border Customs Services, Inc. is pleased to announce that William (Bill) J. LeClair has joined their brokerage firm. \Bill who recently retired from the U.S. Customs Service with over twenty five years with that agency, brings diversified, comprehensive knowledge and expertise to Trans-Border. His multi-lingual capabilities will be an asset when working with our Canadian customers in Quebec and Ontario,\ states Spiegel. . LeClair started his career in customs as an entry officer ar the Pbrt of Champlain/ Rouses Point, and went into the Classification and Value Division under the customs re-organization in 1965. In 1966 he became an inspector until his transfer in 1971 to Customs Headquarters in Washington as an operations officer with the Inspection and Control Division. He was then assigned to the State Department and served three years in Southeast Asia as director of Customs Assistants Division, establishing the first United States anti-narcotics program in source countries. Upon his return to Wash- ington, he headed up the training and marine operations of the Customs Patrol Di- vision. In September 1974, Bill assumed his duties as area port director for the Ports of Trout River, Chateaugay, Fort Covington and Massena. He was also appointed District Intelligence Officer and in- structor on the District train- ing committee. Bill also served as acting assistant district director (I & C) for the Og- densburg and St. Albans Districts. LeClair lives in Burke, with his wife Linda and son, Justin. He loves to cook, particularly Asian dishes and enjoys car- pentry. He is Deputy Town Clerk and member of the working group for the St. Lawrence Seaway Corp. Trans-Border Customs Ser- vices, Inc., has offices covering all major ports of entry from Maine through Michigan. Established in 1981, Trans- Border is one of the fastest growing brokerage firms in the nation. Additional Deer Permits Available Applications Ifor permits that will allow hunters to take an extra deer this year will be available from hunting license issuing agents on Mon- day, Aug. 11, the same day that 1986-87 New York li- censes go on sale, according to the New York State De- partment of Environmental Conservation. Applications must be post- marked no later that Sept. 3. Highlights of changes in the program for 1986 include major changes in deer man- agement units in central and (Continued on pg. $)
