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Saranac Lake Mayor Clyde Rabideau and Trustee Barbara Rice show off the new Downtown Saranac Lake T-shirts that the village recently ordered. They are being sold at the village offices on the second floor of the Harrietstown Town Hall for $15 each (sizes small through extra large) along with Downtown Saranac Lake stickers for $2. Proceeds go toward downtown events, such as the recently held Outdoor Movie Night on Friday, July 27, when the village screened “E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial” at the Berkeley Green.

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WESTPORT — Five days of rides, entertainment, games and displays will take place for the 164th year at the Essex County Fairgrounds.

The Essex County Fair opens on Wednesday, Aug. 8, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 12.

“We want to remain as the agricultural fair promoting Essex County and promoting the eat local initiative along with providing the entertainment people come to see,” Fair secretary Bertha Rand said. “We have more things

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The opening ceremonies of the fair will take place at 5:45 p.m. Aug. 8 at the new cattle barn and show ring, located on the site of the former show ring near the Sisco Street entrance.

“The new building will be housing the cattle as well as the show ring for the 4-H cattle shows and other show events,” Rand said.

On Friday, Aug. 10, the featured performer at the fair will be Terry Lee Goffee, who is a professional Johnny Cash impersonator.

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By Andy Flynn andy@denpubs.com LAKE PLACID — The village of Lake Placid is asking residents for their views on the Parkside Drive traffic and parking situation and has set a public meeting on the topic.

“There’s some ideas (we have), and I think there may be others if we allow people to speak,” Mayor Craig Randall said at the Village Board meeting Monday, July 30 at the Mirror Lake beach house.

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Soccer meeting set ELIZABETHTOWN — The Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School Athletic Department will hold a meeting for all soccer coaches on Tuesday, Aug. 7, at 6 p.m. in the conference room.

A mandatory meeting for soccer coaches, students and their parents is scheduled to take place Tuesday, Aug. 7, at 7 p.m. in the gymnasium to go over information. Athletes must attend this meeting with a parent/guardian in order to start the season. Players and parents will have a chance to meet with their coach, review and sign the athletic contract and answer any questions regarding the fall season.

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TFCU to hold Back to School Supply Drive at Etown branch The Champlain Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) helped the Lewis Congregational Church celebrate their Bicentennial with a program about veterans of the War of 1812 who had been residents of Lewis. Featured in the program were Deacon Levi Brown, the Burpee family, Joe Call, Asa Farnsworth, Captain Levi Frisbie, the Holcomb Brothers, the Lee Brothers, Captain John Lobdell, the Nicholson family, Job Stafford, General Luman Wadhams, the Westcott Brothers, and the Woodruff Brothers.

Some members of the Chapter are descended from some of these veterans. Pictured are DAR members Betty Band, Jean Dickerson, Judy Martin, Norma Goff, Becky Bosley, Janet Cross, Juanita Napper and Betty White.

ELIZABETHTOWN — For the third consecutive year, Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union (TFCU) will host its Back to School Supply Drive for area students. From July 30 through Aug. 31, the credit union will collect donations of school supplies through collection bins in all branches and ATM locations to benefit students in these areas.

“We are truly inspired by the generosity of our local people and businesses,” said Shawn Hayes, President and CEO of Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union. “We are pleased to play a role in meeting an important need in our area,” he continued.

All supplies will be distributed by the Credit Union to the schools which will be able to direct the resources where they are

needed most. Suggested items include; #2 pencils, crayons, spiral notebooks, washable glue sticks, boxes of tissue, anti-bacterial wipes or hand-sanitizer. Items such as backpacks, binders and calculators are also greatly appreciated. Donations or gift cards to office supply stores or retail vendors are also welcomed and will be used by the Credit Union to purchase supplies from schoolissued lists. Visit TFCU’s website, www.tfcunow.com or contact any branch at 5856725 with questions.

Drop-off Locations include the TFCU Elizabethtown Branch (7519 Court Street, Elizabethtown), Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School and Westport Central School.

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Curt Stager to speak on rivers at Adirondack History Center Museum ELIZABETHTOWN — The Adirondack History Center Museum is offering the fourth lecture in the “Adirondack Rivers: A Mind of Their Own” series on Thursday, Aug., 2 at 7 p.m. The speaker is Curt Stager presenting on potential impacts of a changing climate on the Adirondack watershed. Dr. Stager is a paleoecologist, educator, and science journalist whose research centers on the climatic history of Africa, Peru, and the Adirondack-Champlain region. He has published numerous technical articles, has written for general audiences in periodicals such as National Geographic and Adirondack Life, and has co-hosted Natural Selections, a weekly science program on North Country Public Radio since 1990. He teaches natural sciences at Paul Smith’s College, and is an adjunct researcher at the University of Maine's Climate Change Institute. His latest book is "Deep Future: The Next 100,000 Years of Life on Earth."

Future lectures in the summer lecture series include Commissioner Wayne Reynolds of the Delaware County Department of Public Works on Aug. 9 speaking on mistakes and lessons learned rebuilding bridges and

highways following severe flooding.

On Aug. 16, Dr. John Braico of Trout Unlimited speaks on stream morphology and assessment following Irene.

On Aug. 23, Carl Schwartz, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, speaks about stream restoration in the Adirondacks.

On Aug. 30, there is a reenactment of testimony against the State of New York after the 1856 flood.

All lectures begin at 7 p.m. The series is presented in memory of Elizabeth H.W. Lawrence.

On Thursday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m., the Raging River Exhibit is open displaying historic photographs from past floods and contemporary photographs and video from the 2011 Tropical Storm Irene and Lake Champlain floods. Photographers include Nathan Farb, Carl Heilman II, Nancie Battaglia, Jack LaDuke, Naj Wikoff, Lohr McKinstry, Alvin Reiner and others.

Please call 873-6466 or email echs@adkhistorycenter.org for reservations. The price for the lecture is $5 members, $8 nonmembers, $30 full series. For more information contact the museum at 873-6466 or visit the website at adkhistorycenter.org.

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ELIZABETHTOWN — On July 19, Phil Arsenault recorded his first hole-in-one on the ninth hole at the Cobble Hill Golf Course in Elizabethtown. He used a pitching wedge on the 114-yard par three. The shot was witnessed by Bud Conklin.

KEENE VALLEY — The Keene Valley Library invites the public to the Best Book Sale Ever on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 3-5, part of Keene Valley Days.

On Friday, Aug. 3, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Library Friends will host the Book Sale Preview Reception. For $5 per person, you will have an opportunity to see and buy ahead of the crowd. Refreshments (soft drinks, wine and appetizers) will be served.

Saturday sale hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All books have been sorted and priced to sell, most for less than $2. Sunday is the $2 a Bag Book Sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call the library at 5764335.

Book sale dates set ELIZABETHTOWN — The Elizabethtown Library will hold its annual summer book sale Aug. 2 through 4 at the UCC Parish Hall. The sale will begin Thursday at noon, run all day Friday, and conclude Saturday morning with our famous Buck-A-Bag clearance extravaganza. Donated books (in good condition only, please) are accepted at the library.

Families First recently concluded their 11th Annual $10,000 Fundraising Raffle. Director JoAnne Caswell said that she and her staff would like to thank everyone who purchased a ticket. “ Your generous support helps families who have children with emotional/behavioral challenges succeed in the community,” she said. Pictured above is Caswell handing the $10,000 first prize winner Jan Mark Sloman from Westport/Texas, his $10,000 check. The second prize (a wood deck donated by Nawakua Builders valued at $2,500) was won by Julio Vircella from New Russia/NYC, and the third prize (a floor donated by Kim’s Karpets valued at $1,000) was won by Kathi Desjardins from Westport.

Sheriff’s Report ELIZABETHTOWN — The following is a summary of the activities of the Essex County Sheriff's Office for the month of June 2012: Revenue generated by jail: $ 150,321.16; to date: $ 598,222.35 Inmate count levels: Average – 93, High – 97, Low – 87 Federal Inmate Count: Average – 30, High 33, Low 27 Other county inmate boarders: Average – 27, High 31 Low 24 Jail: Bookings – 79, Releases - 87

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Bus purchases pass through ways and means, but with a warning ELIZABETHTOWN — Members of the Essex County Ways and Means committee gave Transportation head Nancy Dougal one more week before potentially deciding on the future of the busing program.

The supervisors voted 13-4 (Lewis Supervisor David Blades was absent) to pass a resolution on to the full board for the county to pay $60,418 toward a grant that would help purchase busses and equipment for Essex County as well as for the village of Lake Placid and the Olympic Regional Development Authority.

The bulk of the funding for the purchases would come from state and federal 5311 funding totalling $1,537,856.

Originally, the project would have 90 percent of the costs covered through federal and state grants, with Lake Placid and ORDA paying just over $61,000 of an estimated $170,000 local share.

U n d e r a n e w p ro p o s a l s u b m i t t e d b y D o u g a l , t h e l o c a l s h a re w o u l d c o s t $121,870, with the village and ORDA paying that same amount and the county picking up the rest.

Dougal said that she removed the request for a poll barn to house the vehicles, a lift for maintenance work, a service ve-

We s t p o r t S u p e r v i s o r D a n C o n n e l l s a i d . “ I f w e d o t h i s , t h e n w e a re g o i n g t o change the whole tenor of this and then it will be a county program and we will be funding it with county money every year.”

“Now that we are going to invest this k i n d o f m o n e y, I a m re a l l y c o n c e r n e d about where we may be going with this,” J a y S u p e r v i s o r a n d b o a rd C h a i r m a n Randy Douglas said. “We might need to go back and look at our priority list and see what we have to do. We might have to look at this and I hate to say it, but we might have to make the decision that it is time to cut it. Even though it is 5311 funding, it is tax dollars that are going toward this.”

O t h e r s o p p o s e d t h e re s o l u t i o n c o m pletely.

“The transportation department has personally costs us nothing to this point and to head into the next year and trying to come up with $60,000 that we may not h a v e , ” Wi l m i n g t o n S u p e r v i s o r R a n d y Preston said. “ We h a v e b e e n ru n n i n g t h i s p ro g r a m for a number of years and to be very frank, but I have not seen a ridership inc re a s e , ” M o r i a h S u p e r v i s o r To m S c o z zafava said. “I hear a lot of comments from our constituents that they see the

buses with no one in them.”

Dougal said that was not the case.

“When I started the Champlain South route had 90 riders for the year and we now have 350 a month,” she said.

Dougal added that county employees are one of the main users of the bus system, along with employees at local stores.

E l i z a b e t h t o w n S u p e r v i s o r M a rg a re t Bartley said that she has noticed the people using the buses.

“There is quite a crowd at 4 p.m. when they come out of work and walk over to Stewart’s and get onto the buses,” Bartley said. “These are our county workers and o t h e r p e o p l e w h o w o r k h e re t h a t n e e d this service. When gas is where it is at and these people are making $8.50 an hour, then it is a struggle.”

“There are people driving 40-50 miles a d a y o v e r t o Ve r m o n t a n d w o r k i n g f o r $8.50 an hour and no one is providing a ride for them,” Scozzafava replied.

Dougal said that ridership could furt h e r i n c re a s e i f s t a ff i n g h o u r s w e re changed at the nursing home.

“If the people purchasing the Horace Nye Nursing Home changed the hours from 7-3 to 8-4, then we could potentially have a lot more riders,” she said.

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hicle and GPS tracking systems from the original grant package.

County Manager Daniel Palmer, however, felt that those should stay in and the price should remain where it was originally set.

“If you are asking me, I don't think that we need a building but I agree that if we can get it done for $17,000 we should look into it,” Palmer said. “I also believe that if we can get a lift for heavier vehicles for $4,000 we need to take a look at it. You a l s o re a l l y n e e d t o k n o w w h e re t h e s e busses are and how they are running. I think that this is a smart investment. I do think we have enough truck and vehicles that we do not need the service vehicle.”

Dougal said that one thing she would not take out of the proposal was shelters for bus stops.

“I would really like to see them kept in because we have people that are waiting and when they wait in other buildings they miss the bus,” she said. “If we have shelters at stops, then the drivers can see that someone is there.”

Some supervisors said that they would pass the resolution to the full board, but may not vote the same way during the Monday, Aug. 6 meeting.

“We started this program and said that i t w a s n o t g o i n g t o b e c o u n t y m o n e y, ”

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Illegal vendors The mayor told Village Board members he’s cracking down on illegal vendors who have been setting up tents and selling products and services on public and private land during summer events. Two people were caught the weekend of Ironman Lake Placid, one during the canoe and kayak weekend and one person was confronted the day of the Village Board meeting (July 30).

“None of these vendors are licensed to do what they are doing,” Randall said.

Vendors are not allowed to sell anything on public property and must obtain a hawker ’s license from the village before selling on private land (with permission of the owner). The village code enforcement officer is in charge of enforcing the vendor situation, Randall said.

Other business The mayor announced that the village recently sold the Lake Placid Volunteer Fire Department’s old aerial truck for $10,000 and it was going to be used in Alexandria Bay. The new aerial truck is currently in service and was used for the first time to help pick up debris from the violent storm that swept through the region on July 17, according to Trustee Curtis.

Missoula Children’s Theatre set to return to Center for the Arts LAKE PLACID — Summer vacation is in full swing, and the Lake Placid Center for the Arts is excited to announce the return of Missoula Children’s Theatre free summer residency program and workshops.

On Monday, Aug. 6, at 9:30 a.m., open auditions will be held for Cinderella.

The Arts Center invites all children that have completed kindergarten up to grade 12 to audition. Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) will cast 50 – 60 area students to join in an intensive week-long production process.

Auditions will start promptly at 9:30 a.m., doors will open at 9 a.m. Due to the nature of these auditions, children arriving late will not be able to participate. The auditions will last approximately two hours, and children must

be present for the full audition process. Casting and rehearsals will begin immediately.

The only requirements for the auditions are comfortable clothes and a smile. Rehearsals will last for approximately four hours a day, depending on the child’s role. This program is being offered free to all involved and will culminate in two performances on Saturday, Aug. 11, at noon and 3 p.m.

Among the roles to be cast are Cinderella, her two stepsisters, the Stepmother, the Fairy Godmother, the King, the Prince, Cleo the Cat, Fido the Dog, Beggars, Lords and Ladies, Mice and Pumpkins. No advance preparation is necessary. Assistant Directors will also be cast to aid in rehearsals throughout the week and to take on essential backstage responsibilities.

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A special thank you to all those generous helpers that assisted with day to day needs. We appreciate and thank Gordon and Janet Ingram for allowing our family and friends to gather after services at the Magic Pines Campsite Restaurant.

Your many acts of kindness and compassion will never be forgotten, thank you: Alan & Cheryl Mitchell & Family, Betty & Larry Denton & Family, Stephen Mitchell Jr., James & Barbara Mitchell & Family, Mark & Tina Mitchell & Family, Dennis & Darlene Mitchell & Family, Charles & Laura Mitchell & Family

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Parkside Drive is a busy street in the heart of Lake Placid. The lower end is residential and connects Morningside Drive (location of the Lake Placid Club golf courses) with Mirror Lake Drive (location of the North Elba Town Hall, National Sports Academy and village beach). The upper end is a mix of residential and commercial properties and connects Mirror Lake Drive with Main Street. People park there to access the beach, park, tennis courts, beach house, Adirondack Community Church and the post office.

Both ends are popular parking areas due to the free parking, which is scarce in Lake Placid.

Mayor Randall suggested that Parkside Drive residents be sent an official invitation to the public meeting — set for 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27 — which will follow the Village Board’s regular meeting starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. Yet Trustee Zay Curtis III said the entire community should be welcome to attend.

“I think it affects more than just the (Parkside Drive) residents,” Curtis said.

During the meeting, the Village Board will be seeking the public’s input on traffic flow and parking (including whether to install meters and a parking limit).

“We’re really looking for long-range solutions here,” Randall said.

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Street paving is winding down this week in the McKinley Street section of the village, and the busy intersection of McKinley Street, Wesvalley Road and Mill Pond Drive (location of the old Barry & Wilson building) was to be closed for several hours Wednesday, Aug. 1 for paving.

“It will be inconvenient as all paving is,” Curtis said.

Traffic was to be rerouted.

Village Board members also passed a resolution supporting the Deep Energy Retrofit project at the St. Eustace Episcopal Church’s rectory. The mayor will send a letter of support to the North Country Regional Economic Development Council in the hope that the project will be nominated for funding.

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Drug testing not the answer

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here is just something about a person kicked back on a couch, stoned out of his mind, giggling away at Seinfeld reruns while stuffing his face with taxpayer-funded Cheetos that makes your blood boil.

If you are living off the government, your full-time occupation should be getting off the public dime, not doing bong hits with the baby sleeping in the next room.

So, it’s pretty easy to get behind the Warren County supervisors’ efforts to require citizens relying on public assistance to submit to random drug testing.

It’s easy to agree with Horicon Supervisor Ralph Bentley’s point that workers in the public and private sectors already must submit to these tests to keep their jobs.

It’s easy to agree that people collecting taxpayer-subsidized benefits be required to do the same.

And, it’s easy to concur with Bentley that people on public assistance who are misusing public money to get high instead of put food on the table should lose the privilege.

All of that sounds completely reasonable and an effort worth getting behind.

The reason we cannot back this idea, however, is because we don’t believe Bentley or a majority of the Warren County Board of Supervisors is looking at the big picture.

Here’s the underlying question: Just who are the “freeloaders,” as Bentley put it, that the supervisors are targeting? Are they people who take advantage of the most popular benefit programs such as Medicaid, unemployment and food stamps?

That only scratches the surface of the benefits offered under the gargantuan umbrella labeled “public assistance.” At last count, there were more than 1,800 so called “entitlement” programs at the federal level.

And that’s just the federal level.

According to an analysis of 2010 Census data by George Mason University, more than one in three Americans lived in households last year that received Medicaid, food stamps or some other means-based government assistance.

When Social Security, Medicare and unemployment benefits are factored in, nearly half of the nation lives in a household that receives some kind of public assistance.

That’s more than 155 million Americans.

Are we going to drug test half of all Americans? Figuring a conservative rate of $20 per test and randomly testing all 155 million people twice a year, the cost for testing alone would be over $3 billion.

Not to mention the cost of administering the program.

So it begs the question: Where do we draw the line on who to test?

If Uncle Sam is going to require testing of those on Medicaid, Medicare, Food Stamps, unemployment and Social Security, would you also require testing of people who use programs such as Women, Infants and Children (WIC), housing assistance or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families?

That is 14 percent of the population in those three programs alone.

How about college students who receive Pell grants? How about those who get veteran’s or disability benefits? How about those who receive tax credits or farmers who receive agricultural assistance?

How about kids who receive free and reduced school lunches or seniors who receive heating assistance?

Where does it end?

I doubt even the supervisors themselves would be immune from testing if all those variables were factored in — certainly not if we were to include their extended families.

So, while the concept of testing welfare recipients to determine if taxpayer subsidies are being used as they were intended is a commendable one, the idea of drug and alcohol testing anyone who takes advantage of a public assistance program is not.

And, as we see it, you can’t segregate one group over another. The Constitution doesn’t allow it.

Perhaps a more laudable goal to get behind would be a nation of less entitlement.

Unfortunately, drug and alcohol testing would have a negligible impact on that goal at best, while costing taxpayers billions of dollars.

This editorial is the collaborative opinion of a board comprised of Thom Randall, Fred Herbst, Shaun Kittle, Keith Lobdell, Stephen Bartlett, Andy Flynn, and John Gereau. Comments should be directed to denpubs@denpubs.com

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One Nation under God

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o other country in the world enjoys the freedoms and the prosperity that we do in the United States. The grand experiment, launched so many years ago, was to create a country free from tyranny with each person free to pursue life, liberty and happiness under the self-evident truth that all are created equal and endowed by their creator with unalienable rights.

The concept that we are “One nation under God” continues to be challenged by groups offended by the concept that so many hold dear. One such group is the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF). This group has skillfully used the freedoms we enjoy to create an educational, watchdog organization that is made up of “free-thinkers,” agnostics and atheists that aim to keep church and state separate through what they claim is “persuasion and education.” Recently it forced the leaders in the city of Steubenville, Ohio with the threat of a lawsuit aimed at changing their official logo because it included a silhouette of a cross from the Franciscan University Chapel. Despite the fact that the Franciscan School is one of the leading employers in the area and one of the most recognized entities in the city, the fact that they are religiously based apparently means that their contribution to the community should not be recognized.

Organizations like FFRF are now taking advantage of cash strapped communities and governments who fear lawsuits while struggling with ever-shrinking budgets.

Most recently, and without discussion, Essex County New York Board of Supervisors Chairman Randy Douglas decided to abandon the practice of prayer before the board’s monthly meetings after reading a newspaper editorial suggesting that prayer had no place in government. The editorial was responding to recent discussions in Washington County, N.Y. over the wording of the prayer offered by their official chaplain, causing the New York Civil Liberties Union to threaten suit. In this case, without NYCLU even asking, chairman Douglas led the retreat to abandon prayer, instead of investigating other modifications so as to make it acceptable.

When you look at the sacrifices made by

the early citizens of this country, and those throughout the ages who fought and died for Dan Alexander these freeThoughts from doms, I have to Behind the Pressline wonder how they would have reacted to the threat of a lawsuit? The King of England, with his world-powerful army and navy, didn’t cause our early leaders to back down from what they believed to be truth, right and just, but today all it takes is a small minority armed with a few lawyers and constitutional interpretations to end longstanding traditions. We need leaders who lead the charge, not the retreat.

Make no mistake about it, respect for a supreme being is woven into the fabric of our country and is worth preserving in our government institutions as well as our private lives. What is the first thing we turn to when tragedy strikes as it did recently in Colorado or following 911? It’s our faith and hope that there is more to life than just this world we inhabit for a short time. There must be room in this country and its government for all forms of religious and spiritual beliefs: Christian, Hindu, Judaism, Buddhist, Jehovah’s Witness, Muslim, Mormons, Scientologists, Pagans, Atheists and many, many others. We should be able to agree that we each have strong feelings for our beliefs but we must respect each other ’s right to honor those beliefs as each sees fit, without hindering or overtly offending the other.

I understand and agree with the Establishment Clause that prohibits our government from establishing an official religion or showing preference among religions or between religion and non-religion. The Free Exercise Clause prohibits the government from burdening an individual’s ability to exercise his or her religious beliefs if the burden does not arise from neutral law of general applicability but instead infringes upon a particular set CONTINUED ON PAGE 18

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Against smoking

The Candy Man can

My favorite fair things

To the Valley News: A new report released on July 23 by the New York State Chapter of the American Cancer Society has revealed some alarming news about lung cancer. The Report, “The Cancer Burden in NY State,” informs us that the top three diagnosed cancers in NYS are: #1 prostate cancer; #2 breast cancer and #3 lung cancer. It also lets us know which is the deadliest. You may be surprised to learn more people die from lung cancer each year (just under 30 percent of all cancer deaths) than any other cancer.

Lung cancer rates and associated deaths are higher in our communities then the state average. Why? The main reason is more people smoke here. About 90 percent of lung cancer is caused by tobacco smoke, (2004 Report of the Surgeon General). Tobacco smoke has more than 7,000 chemicals; at least 70 of these are known to cause cancer in people or animals.

What can we do? The American Cancer Society’s report stresses the need for increased and sustained funding of New York State’s Tobacco Control Program, particularly in upstate New York where health problems due to smoking and high associated healthcare costs are most severe. It also highlights the need for increased regulations to keep flavored tobacco products out of retail locations where minors are exposed to these “gateway” products which introduce young people to the addictive power of nicotine.

What else?

• De-normalizing tobacco use through tobacco free grounds policy, helps prevent tobacco use by young people and helps people who have quit tobacco remain quit by decreasing the visual cues of smoking.

We have many great examples of new tobacco free grounds policies in our region, two recent examples are from: Champlain Centre and Essex County Government.

• Health care professionals play a large role in encouraging their patients to stop smoking and provide guidance on how to do so effectively. Recently, some medical home practices in our area have integrated a referral process in their electronic medical record making referrals to the New York State Smokers’ Quitline easy to deliver.

• Tobacco users that have tried to quit before and relapsed should not give up trying. Often it takes many attempts before long term success. Help is available from medical professionals and the NYS Smokers’ Quitline. Callers or web visitors to the Quitline may be eligible for a two week sample of the nicotine patch. Call: 1-866-NY-QUITS, (1-866-697-8487) or go to, www.nysmokefree.com.

For more information and a copy of the American Cancer Society’s Report, “Cancer Burden in New York State” July 2012 go to: www.acscan.org.

Margot Gold, MPA Executive Director North Country Healthy Heart Network, Inc

To the Editor: Do you remember a song from the 70s called “The Candy Man?” If you were to read (Gary) Mr. Guido’s recent assessment of Barack Obama you’d almost have to say the song was all about this president.

Sing along if you wish…“Alright everybody, gather round, the Candy Man is here/Who can take a sunrise?/sprinkle it with dew/Cover it with choc'late and a miracle or two/Oh, the Candy Man can/Who can take a rainbow?/wrap it in a sigh/Soak it in the sun and make a groovy lemon pie/The Candy Man can/The Candy Man can 'Cause he mixes it with love/And makes the world taste good.”

It could very well pass for the liberal version of “Hail to the Chief.” “Talk about your childhood wishes/you can even eat the dishes.” Sounds dreamy, doesn’t it?

But frankly it’s not reality at all.

President Obama’s policies, both foreign and domestic, seem to be extra chapters from the book “Alice in Wonderland.”

Nothing makes sense. For the latest example, two weeks ago Mr. Obama made it clear that he doesn’t understand what makes the economy tick. He stupidly reminded all the risk-takers in business that they didn’t achieve their success merely by their own talents, intelligence and initiatives. Instead, government was the reason for all of their accomplishments. Just like Solyndra, right?

Once again he belittles the American spirit. In doing so he diminishes the American dream and mocks the American way of life. We can’t afford another four years under his rule. On Nov. 6 it’s imperative that we make him a one-term president.

John Sharkey Ticonderoga

ell, its that time of year again.

The time of year when the center of the county moves from Elizabethtown and Lake Placid and heads to Westport for five days of fun and entertainment. It’s fair time.

As like in other years, I always look on this week fondly. It brings up some of the best memories of youth, and also some of the best memories of

by Keith Lobdell adulthood as I have watched my kids run around, jump on rides, take part in events and grow up having that same love for the fair that my parents instilled in me as a child.

As I was up in the fair office the other day, I was saying that there were two things that I missed from my youth at the fair: the couch in the former fair office where I took many a nap and the cooler where I took many a Mountain Dew. In coming up with this year’s all things fair column, I have decided to list what I believe are some of the key not-miss events (and other stuff) that will be at the 164th edition of the fair: • Baconburgers: The annual stand by the Kiwanis Club of Elizabethtown is always a favorite stop. Could I make them at home — sure. Would it be the same — not a chance.

• Anything that has the word “contest” in it: That word can be preceded by milking, pudding eating, whatever, its always fun to see someone with a face full of food or trying to figure out why there’s no milk coming out when they squeeze.

• Duffer Borden Fair Collection: If you did not get the chance to see the collection of trinkets and memorabilia that was displayed by his widow, Bertha, then you missed out.

The collection is near priceless, with miniature rides and figures that all wrap around the fair, something that Duffer was very passionate about throughout his life.

• Fried dough: Please excuse the return to food, especially when I am trying to get in better shape (another column for another day) but, we’re talking the once in a year chance to get your mitts on warm, yummy fried dough. I can taste it now (or, the aftertaste of Clinton County fried dough).

• Demolition Derby: The annual crashem-up, smash-em-up that is the biggest day of the fair happens Saturday, Aug. 11. Come out and cheer on your favorite automotive gladiator or jeer the one who takes him/her out.

• Jeff Boyer: So the kids are out of school, but with the show that this man puts on, they may actually learn something while they are trying to rest their brains. Boyer puts on a show that is about science with the use of bubbles and other materials. It’s fun to watch.

• Pig races: Their pigs, and their racing.

Who needs Usain Bolt or Michael Phelps?

• Hello, I’m not Johnny Cash, but I sure sound like him: I have to admit, I was very surprised with how successful the Tim McGraw impersonator was last year (even though his sound guy lives by the creed, “but these go to 11”). This year, Terry Lee Goffee will take to the stage, performing the songs of Johnny Cash. While I admire his old stuff (and have actually been to Folsom Prison — the just visiting outside portion, that is), this show will not be complete unless he belts out Cash’s new classic, “Hurt.”

• Exhibits: Whether it’s what the members of 4-H have done over the past year or what has come from your neighbor’s garden in Floral Hall, there are plenty of things to see at the fair while the younger generation takes to the rides.

There is so much more, and I hope you take some of these suggestions into consideration. Remember, though, this is from someone who has been going to the fair since August of 1976 and knows where almost everything is with a blindfold on.

The key is to discover (or re-discover) the fair for yourself.

Keith Lobdell is the editor of the Valley News.

Contact him at keith@denpubs.com.

Appreciative of act To the Valley News: I want to say thank you to a cheerful young man who went out of his way for me.

On Tuesday last, I was in the Horace Nye Nursing Home parking lot, packing my car with things I use for my volunteering, and I placed my cane against the car.

When I took off, I didn't give it a thought until I got to my friend's house in New Russia. I had my name and address on the cane and hoped someone might bring it into Horace Nye. When I got back there, there was no sign of it or word about it.

That afternoon, I heard someone knocking at my door. I don't move too quickly but saw a black truck backing out of my driveway. When I went out on the porch, the driver saw me and called out and pointed to my cane he left on the porch. I couldn't hear what he said about where he had found it, but he said it had been run over. I was thanking him, when he pulled out of the driveway and I never got his name. I don't know how far he had to go out of his way to find my house, but he was obviously pleased to have found it.

I just want to say thank you to this man.

It may not seem like a big deal story or anything like that, but so often these acts of kindness are overlooked or taken for granted.

Ann Glegg

Westport

Let’s support Fort Ti To the Editor: Recently I attended the Fort Ticonderoga/Town of Ticonderoga meeting that was offered by the fort management staff to give residents of Ti insight into the longrange mission of the fort and the rationale for some of the changes implemented this year. I thought it was an excellent presentation by the department heads with an emphasis on openness and efforts to forge a cooperative relationship with the town and its people, as Ticonderoga tries to rebuild the downtown and Main Street for the future.

It is a fact that change is often seen as a negative thing when it affects our own personal lives in some way. However, I urge folks to remember that the fort is a private corporation and it is in business for the purpose of maintaining, preserving and protecting this historical landmark for present and future generations. In my opinion, Ticonderoga town is being offered an opportunity to capitalize on the thousands of tourists that grace the fort each season and now on a yearly basis.

The fort’s involvement of Mount Defiance and the LaChute River corridor in their programs is one example. I hope that under the umbrella of the TRA (Ticonderoga Revitalization Alliance) with TMSP (Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership) and all the other organizations involved, that Ticonderoga town as well as our residents will take advantage of having “America’s Fort” in our backyard.

There have been some negative responses to the dirt road entrance or the requirement of an Ambassador ’s card in order to frequent the restaurant or store, which affords Ti residents free access to all other areas of the fort as well. That is quite a gift and more than most businesses can afford to give. Further, it was not many years ago that all of our roads were dirt – horses love dirt roads and so do Vermont folks. It could be viewed as part of the charm and some of Vermont’s tourism success has taken advantage of just such charm. I wonder if we are so sophisticated in Ticonderoga that we don’t want to drive on a dirt road or do we just hate to be inconvenienced in even a minor way.

Shame on us.

Beth Hill (Fort Ti executive director) emphasized that these changes are part of the fort’s transition to a more interesting, authentic, marketable and solvent place to visit. A very large part of its mission is to stay in business and survive even in poor economic times, not only for Ticonderoga, but also for our historical past and future.

Several of the fort’s current board members are residents of Ticonderoga, who care deeply for the town as well as the fort.

Therefore, as a town let’s get behind the fort, enjoy what we have been offered and begin to think of all the good that could arise from a great partnership. “Remember thoughts become things. Choose the good ones.”

Lois Gunning Ticonderoga

Golf outing supported To the Valley News: On July 20, 82 golfers enjoyed a beautiful afternoon at the Westport Country Club for the second annual “Gimme Shelter” NCSPCA golf tournament. More than $7,000 was raised for the new shelter.The major sponsors were Champlain Bank, Pink Pig, Rolling Hills Farm, The Furnace Point Lane Gang, and the Westport County Club. There was excellent community support for this event, with over 55 businesses and individuals contributing hole sponsorships and prizes.

The winning team for best gross score was Travis Sheehan, Bob Kaleita, Josh Murphy and Mike Phinney. The winning team for best net score was Sue Russell, Kevin Russell, Brendee Russell and Johnny Stahl.

The NCSPCA would like to thank the golf committee—Pat Tivnan, Linda Rockerfeller, Pat Ingram, William McHone—for organizing this tournament, all the volunteers who helped that day, and John Hall for his generous support as the host for this event.

John Sawyers, President, North Country SPCA Board of Directors

Agrees with editorial To the Valley News: As a longtime proponent of school funding reform, I applaud the thrust of your June 30 editorial “Stop Quibbling at the Expense of Education.”

While the need for spending austerity is likely to remain, school budgets can be reduced only so far without impacting quality. Our statewide group is finding that parents of school age children are increasingly concerned that their kids will be the ones who pay the price.

At the same time, parents increasingly recognize -- as you do -- that the local property tax (an inequitable system to begin with) has reached an intolerable level of burden for the middle class.

Educators, parents, and taxpayer advocates now more than ever have a common interest in developing an alternative funding system that will ensure school quality but not drive residents out of their homes and out of the state.

As desirable as it might be, any significant increase in federal funding is likely to be problematic for fiscal, political and constitutional reasons, since education is basically left to the states.

On the other hand, New York's own constitution specifically includes the responsibility to educate the state's children -- a mandate Albany systematically ignores by pushing most of the cost down to local school districts.

We believe Albany should be the target of all who seek gradual change to a new system that will be better for the schools and the kids as well as middle class taxpayers.

John Whiteley Ticonderoga Legislative Affairs Officer, NYS Property Tax Reform Coalition

Thanks for help To the Valley News: We wish to thank a the many folks that have reflagged, repaired, repainted, restrung and restored the flag pole in front of the VA clinic in Westport at the old State Police barracks. It took a while to gather the resources to get this done, but it is very appreciated by the Veterans and their families.

Thank you to Clifton Larock, Gretchen Boardman, Hildegard Moore and Bill Teushler, Tony LaVigne who sent the crew from the County, Sgt. Hutchins who sent the crew of 11 young men from Moriah Shock, Greg Lee and the Disabled Veterans of America and the DAV. Andrew C Kropff MSA Elizabethtown / Saranac Lake VA Primary Care Practice

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The Tank

Correction

ELIZABETHTOWN — In the article published in the July 26 titled “Scramble planned to help complete the Cobble Hill Course,” the phone number listed as number was incorrect.

For those interested in learning more information about the golf tournament or to participate, the correct number to call Malcolm Martin is 873-6763. Anyone interested can also or go to the Cobble Hill club house to get a sign up sheet for the “Lets Get-Her Done golf tournament.”

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Saranac Lake adopts new fence law at meeting NCCC budget

By Andy Flynn passes Essex County Ways and Means andy@denpubs.com

SARANAC LAKE — The Saranac Lake Village Board of Trustees Monday, July 23 unanimously approved a new fence law after two months of revisions shaped by public concerns.

Unlike previous board meetings, there were no public comments regarding the fence law revisions on July 23. Since unveiling the amended fence law in May, residents have commented on its regulations and asked many questions. Concerns include a 2foot setback, temporary fencing for gardens and snow, and whether existing fences are “grandfathered.”

Here are the highlights from the village’s amended law for fencing, retaining walls and hedges: •A “garden fence’ is defined as a fence that is used to protect gardens from animals.

Garden fences shall only enclose areas dedicated to the growing of fruits, vegetables and ornamental flowers. Temporary garden fences may only be erected between April 15 and Oct. 15 and may only be constructed of materials commonly used for such applications but are otherwise exempt from the provisions of this chapter. Permanent garden fences shall require a building permit, may be constructed of materials commonly used for such applications, and may not exceed 8 feet in height or be located in the architectural front yard as defined in this section, and shall otherwise be subject to the provisions of this chapter.

•A “retaining wall” is defined as a wall 3 feet tall or higher that resists lateral pressures and limits lateral displacement caused by soil, rock, water or other materials, except that basement and vault walls that are part

of a building or an underground structure shall not be considered retaining walls.

•Prior to the construction of any fence or retaining wall a building permit shall be obtained.

•Fences shall be constructed of a common type such as split rail, picket, chain link or stockade. Fences shall have the most pleasant or decorative side facing adjacent properties.

•Fence height shall be measured from the lowest point of the natural grade of the property.

•No fence over 4 feet in height shall be erected or maintained in the architectural front yard. The “architectural front yard” shall be defined as the yard facing the side of the building containing the architectural main entrance to the house. For a waterfront lot, the architectural front yard shall be defined as the yard facing the street.

•No fence over 6 feet in height shall be erected or maintained in any rear yard or side yard; no fence over 5 feet in height shall be erected or maintained in the front yard not considered the architectural front yard.

•No stockade-type or privacy fence shall be allowed in any front yard or the side yard of a corner lot.

•All fences shall be maintained in good repair. Every fence shall be maintained in a safe, sound and upright position. No fence shall be erected which will create a safety problem for people using the public right-ofway.

•Fences shall not be erected within 2 feet of a publicly owned curb or sidewalk and shall not be erected within a public right-ofway.

•On industrial or commercial properties, proposed fences not in conformance with the provisions of Subsection C shall be approved by the Planning Board under site

plan review.

•No solid fences, retaining walls or hedges over 26 inches in height shall be permitted in the triangular area formed by the intersecting street lines and a straight line joining the street lines at points which are 20 feet in distance from the point of intersection measured along the street lines. Measurement of height shall be made from the grade of the abutting top of curb or from the crown of the abutting road, if there is no curbing.

Split-rail fences or other similarly open fences are permitted in the triangular area and are permitted to be 36 inches in height provided that they do not create a traffic hazard and block visibility. No hedge over 3 feet in height shall be planted or maintained in this same triangular area.

•Barbed wire, electrical or similar materials or devices may only be used in conjunction with or as part of any fence for limited industrial and utility purposes. Any proposed fence that includes use of such materials shall require site plan review.

•No fence shall be permitted which is expressly designed with the intent to injure or maim anyone who attempts to climb such a fence.

•Fences and retaining walls shall not be erected in or encroach upon a public rightof-way.

•Existing stone retaining walls shall be preserved to the maximum extent practicable. Prior to the demolition or removal of a stone retaining wall, a demolition permit shall be obtained. The code enforcement officer shall only issue a demolition upon determination that the existing wall is unsafe and cannot be reasonably repaired.

•Retaining walls shall be constructed of natural or manufactured stone, concrete or wood.

Bioblitz weekend event growing in Saranac Lake

By Alan Belford

denpubs@denpubs.com SARANAC LAKE — On the weekend of July 14-15, the AllTaxa Biodiversity Inventory (ATBI) conducted its fourth bioblitz in the Adirondack Park, this time in and around the Village of Saranac Lake. ATBI is a collaborative organization composed of various groups and schools in and around the Adirondacks committed to surveying and protecting the biodiversity of the park.

“There are two goals to ATBI,” said David Patrick, Director for the Center for Adirondack Biodiversity at Paul Smith’s College, and coordinator for the event.

“The first goal is to inventory what species occur here, where, and how many. Without these baseline data we have no idea what has happened if things change in the future.”

“The ATBI is good for knowing what’s out there and to get a historical perspective for future changes,” added Steve Young, Chief Botanist for the New York Natural Heritage Program who gave the keynote address on finding rare plants in the Adirondacks.

David Patrick (event coordinator from Paul Smith's College) addressing the various surveys crews and leaders at the fourth annual Bioblitz.

Photo by Alan Belford “The second goal,” said Patrick, “is to use that process of inventory as a vehicle for public education.

It is a two-way process – we are trying to listen to local people as well.”

To these ends, the bioblitz in Saranac Lake featured teams of volunteers – including many students from Paul Smith’s College and SUNY-ESF - with expertise in various areas of natural history surveying trails, lakes, and neighborhoods throughout the village. The event was headquartered at the Saranac Lake public library from which teams radiated out to canvas the area.

All told, the survey found

Parks photography on display at Pendragon Theatre gallery SARANAC LAKE — Local photographer Burdette Parks is the featured artist for the month of August in the lobby gallery of Pendragon Theatre. An exhibit of his photographs titled, “Simplexity,” opens on Aug. 7, with an

about 670 species (with a few more species still to be added) in and around Saranac Lake, led by over 400 species of plants.

“It’s a wonderful opportunity to get experts in all these different fields together to see what’s out there,” said Brian McAllister a Naturalist/Educator at the Paul Smith’s College VIC who coordinated the effort to survey birds.

Local enthusiasts and experts were joined by folks from outside the park who compose Taxonomic Working Groups (TWiGs) which are focused on one specific group of organisms, for example fungi or birds. The

Artist's Reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m., and will run through Labor Day. The display system for the images in this exhibit is a marked departure from the more traditional matting and framing of prints under glass. In collaboration with a skilled woodworker, a unique shadowbox-like presentation was created with the images "floating free"

surveys were accompanied by several educational and familyoriented programs put on by volunteers and local organizations such as The Wild Center Museum.

“It’s so nice to see all these people out with an interest in natural history, wanting to catalog it and wanting to share it with others,” said Young.

“This is about getting outside and sharing our knowledge with other enthusiastic scientists, biogeeks, and people,” added McAllister.

“The bioblitzes themselves are important for highlighting the biodiversity that is all around you if you know how to look for it,” said Patrick.

“It’s easy to measure the success of the bioblitz by numbers,” concluded Patrick. “But I measure its success by individual stories – it’s connecting those people who may not have had an outlet for their interests or had not met other people with those same interests.”

For more information on ATBI and future Adirondack bioblitzes see adirondackbiodiversity.org, paulsmiths.edu/ATBI/index.ph p, or www.atbialliance.org.

within a finely crafted natural wood box. The images were printed on specially coated photo-canvas using archival pigment inks.

For further information about Pendragon’s gallery or any of the summer offerings, contact the theatre at 891-1854, on the web at pendragontheatre.org or via e-mail at pdragon@northnet.org.

keith@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — The proposed 2012-13 budget for North Country Community College was passed, 16-1 (one absent David Blades of Lewis), by the members of the Essex County Ways and Means Committee July 30.

The only supervisor to vote against the proposed spending plan, which calls for an increase in expenditures to $13,630,00 with Franklin and Essex counties contributing $1,190,000 to the school, was Edward Hatch of Willsboro.

Hatch said he felt that local colleges, like high schools, should be looking at merging their services into a more regional base.

“I think that all of these places should be looking into that,” Hatch said.

The county share for 2012-13 was the same amount they were asked to put into the 2011-12 budget.

Elizabethtown Supervisor Margaret Bartley asked why the county was being asked to vote on the NCCC budget months before they started their budget discussions.

“That is the way that the law is written that we have to approve this before our budget process is started,” County Manager Daniel Palmer said.

PILOT moved on The committee also moved to the full board a pair of resolution centered around the Adirondack Meat Company in Ticonderoga.

The first was to approve the Essex County Industrial Development Agency’s request to enter into a 10-year PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) agreement with the company, which would help them by rescinding mortgage and some property taxes over the next decade. The other was a request for the North Country Regional Economic Development Council to submit a priority project nomination application to the state.

North Elba Supervisor and Ways and Means Chairman Roby Politi backed the latter, but voted against the PILOT program agreement.

“Taxpayers should not have to fund private investments,” Politi said. “People go into business to take risks, and I do not believe that the county or our taxpayers should be in the business of funding those risks.”

Terry Mountain charges The committee also moved a resolution on to the full board to pay electricity charges for Terry Mountain tower with rent monies generated from Terry Mountain rentals.

According to Palmer, each organization that has equipment on the Terry Mountain tower is currently under a lease agreement that the county took over when they purchased the tower from WPTZ Television.

Palmer said that when the current leases come up, the county would be looking to renegotiate and charge for electricity services.

“Utilities are not part of the rent,” Palmer said. “The lease agreements we inherited from WPTZ as part of the purchase. Once those agreements expire, then we will re-negotiate.”

“The rents are all over the place and it is by what they have on the tower,” Chesterfield Supervisor Gerald Morrow said.

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Fair Continued from page 1 “There was a lady from Keeseville who was calling about tickets because she had seen the show before,” Randy said. “She said that if you close your eyes and sit back, it sounds just like Johnny Cash.”

Some new shows will also be part of the fair lineup this year, including the J.D. Winslow Equestrian Show (Aug. 8-10), Merriloons the Clown and Hot Dog Pig Races.

There will be a bicycle rodeo at the fair Aug. 10 along with bike giveaways each day of the fair.

Also, the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Team will be on hand during the fair Aug. 10, demonstrating proper preparedness and offering advice to those who may still be recovery from the flooding of the past year.

Honoring volunteers On the opening day of the fair, those who serve as a member of a fire department or emergency squad in Essex County will be offered free admission.

“We wanted to honor the firemen and emergency service volunteers throughout the county,” Rand said. “It’s our way to thank those who are on call to protect us 24-7. We hope that they will come to the fair and enjoy the day and relax on us.”

As part of the firemen and EMS day, the fair ’s dedication for 2012 will be to the members of the Westport Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Squad.

“We want to thank them for their continuous service throughout fair week each and every year,” Rand said. “They have quite a responsibility here, and we are very appreciative of everything that they do from being here manning the First Aid Station to working the day of the demolition derby and other events. We could not put on the fair we do without them.”

Returning favorites Back to the fair for 2012 will be the opening night grandstand show, the Haulin’ Jink Rollover contest. Earlier in the day, the annual harness racing card will be

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held with music between races provided by the Upstate New Yorkers.

Grandstand shows will also include the street legal truck pull Aug. 9, the annual Egglefield Ford Demolition Derby Aug. 11, with the tractor pulls on the horse track and the Essex County Idol competition on the south lawn area Aug. 12.

Other returning features include the baby animal barn, Bubbles and More with Jeff Boyer, petting zoo, Sawdog the Chainsaw Carver and the sugarhouse.

In Floral Hall, there will be exhibits and juried items, along with the return of the Duffer Borden collection of fair memorabilia.

“That was quite popular last year,” Rand said. “There are a lot of interesting pieces that are part of the exhibit.”

Nice price The fair will continue to offer $10 admission to the fair, which will include the cost of rides, parking and most shows, according to Rand.

The carload day will be Thursday, Aug. 9, where admission will be $25 from 3 until 9 p.m. for all those who can legally fit into a car (also includes carnival rides).

For more information on the 164th Essex County Fair, visit the website essexcountyfair.org.

Email still an issue After last weekʼs hacking of the Essex County Fairʼs email, the fair may be changing the address once the 164th annual event has come to an end.

“We are still having some problems with it,” Fair secretary Bertha Rand, whose name was attached to a fake email sent out as a scam, said. “It seems like we are going to change the address, but we will wait until after the fair because there are so many people who are sending information for exhibits and displays into us right now.”

Rand also said that she had received personal calls about the email, which said that she had been involved in an automobile accident during a “last minute” vacation to Spain.

“I tell everyone it would have been OK anyways because the message said I broke my right hand and I am left-handed,” she said.

Jeff Clark, Jake Dresden, Harry Shepler, and Jeff Moredock teamed up for the second annual Give Me Shelter Golf Tournament at the Westport Country Club. The tournament is a fundraiser for the new North Country SPCA shelter, which will be located between Westport and Elizabethtown.

Heritage Festival Saturday WESTPORT — The Westport Heritage Festival will take place Saturday, Aug. 4, with a full day of events begin at 11 a.m. starting with a 5K fun race, food, vendors and silent auctions, scavenger hunt, dog agility and Shakespeare in the Park.

The afternoon of music begins with an open mic outside the Westport Heritage House for those who want to participate and the music will continue at the Ballard Pavilion with the Ron Revog Band & Roadside Mystic Band.

James Mayo with the Dudley Choir will perform in the Heritage House chapel during the afternoon. There will be old and antique cars displayed on the Library Lawn. The only ad-

mission charge is $5 to enter the 5K Fun race.

For more information, contact Nancy Decker at decker2@westelcom.com or visit www.westportheritagehouse.com.

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Kropff said that he was made aware about the fact that there had not been a flag waving in front of the facility by a patient.

“For the longest time there was not a flag there, and one day, one of the veterans came in to see me and asked why there was not a flag flying at the Westport site,” he said. “I told him that I did not know and he bought one and brought it in for us to put up.”

Once they had the flag, Kropff said that the next step was getting the flag-

pole in proper shape.

“The pole needed some repairs, and we were fortunate to have all of the supplies that were donated to us,” he said.

“Gretchen Boardman helped us by getting in touch with Tony LaVigne of the Essex County DPW, who helped us lower the pole and raise it back up.”

Kropff said that there were a lot of helping hands to restore the flagpole, including Moriah Shock inmates and others.

“It was really cool to see how a lot of people came together to get this done,” he added.

‘Marvelous Wonderettes’ next up at Depot WESTPORT — The Depot Theatre has announce the opening of their third show of the 2012 season, The Marvelous Wonderettes, Friday, Aug. 3, at 8 p.m. Join the cast and crew on opening night for food and beverages after the show in the theatre foyer.

This catchy musical set in 1954 has more pop hits than you can shake a hula-hoop at. Songs like “Lollipop” and “Lipstick on your Collar” are included in the performance.

“This show is going to be so much fun… the energy in this show is going to have the audiences on their feet and dancing,” Artistic Director Shami McCormick said.

On Aug. 7, the Depot Theatre will host the opening night reception of the inaugural Depot Theatre Gallery’s Juried Art Show.

“The Depot Theatre Gallery is the perfect platform to be presenting artists from all over the US in the North Country,” Gallery Director Amy Gugliemo said. “The art that will be on display is simply amazing.”

The juried show, displaying all manner of different pieces, will be on display until Sept. 3.

The Depot Theatre’s “Tonight Only!” series continues on Wednesday, Aug. 8, with the presentation of I Am a Cuban Sandwich. This comedic one-man show, featuring Cuban-Italian music, tells the history of the Cuban sandwich. The show is written and performed by Miamiborn Richard DiPietra, who said he is excited to be bringing his show to The Depot Theatre.

The Depot Theatre Apprentice Program, featuring young aspiring actors from Essex County, will be performing Shakespeare in the Park at Ballard Park on Friday, Aug. 3, and Sat-

urday, Aug. 4, at 5 p.m. This year, the program will present Shakespeare’s classic masterpiece, As You Like It, directed by Scott Gibbs and Lindsay Pontius, the program’s director.

“The actors have worked so hard this year,” Pontius said.

“The show is really excellent.”

More information is available regarding upcoming events including our spectacular summer season on the website depottheatre.org, calling 962-4449 or email at info@depottheatre.org.

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Champlain Area Trails carve a new ‘Hidden Quarry’ path in Westport Volunteers turn out to make Hidden Quarry Trail a reality

By Shaun Kittle

shaun@denpubs.com WESTPORT — An abandoned stone quarry became part of the Champlain Area Trails system on Sunday, July 29.

A group of volunteers met CATS Executive Director Chris Maron in the former Church of Latter-Day Saints parking lot on Rt. 9N in Westport to forge a path through hardwood forests and open meadows.

Armed with hand saws, rakes and loppers, crew members snipped shrubbery and relocated downed tree limbs as they made their way toward a small, scenic clearing overlooking the quarry.

By noon, their route was no longer a series of pink ribbons snaking through the woods — the hidden quarry trail had become a reality.

To date, CATS has 29 trails listed on its website, making the newest addition the 30th on their ever-expanding list.

Although one of the goals of creating the trail system is to give people in the Champlain Valley access to nature, Maron hopes it isn’t the only outcome.

The non-profit organization’s mission is also to improve the economy of the region by connecting its many small towns, enabling people to travel between them via wilderness paths. “We normally approach landowners and try to make arrangements to put a trail through their property,� Maron said. “This time it was unusual because the landowner contacted us.�

This isn’t the first time CATS has been contacted, though.

Recently, officials from Moriah and Lewis have also expressed interest in recruiting CATS to help them create trails in their towns.

Maron said that the organization has never had trouble attracting volunteers since its inception in 2009, either. “Sometimes only a few people turn out, and other times we’ve had 30 to 40 people show up,� Maron said.

Champlain Area Trails Executive Director Chris Maron clears a log from the trail as trail-crew volunteer Bill Bryant looks on.

Photo by Shaun Kittle Carving a trail through the woods isn’t for everyone, and people get involved for different reasons.

When CATS recently completed the Cheney Mountain trail in Moriah, Bill Bryant decided it was time to lace up his

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Bryant pointed out that Maron would often stop as the trail was being cleared and instruct the workers to alter the course to include a scenic feature.

Besides the opportunity to learn, Bryant also liked the fact that he’s contributing to the region. “There’s a lack of hiking trails in the Champlain Valley, and people need variety,� Bryant said. “Not everyone has the ability to hike the bigger mountains.�

Elaine Miller, a member of the CATS trail committee, agreed with Bryant, and said that she sees the trails as an investment in the communities they pass through.

She also likes the challenge and the camaraderie that come with working in the woods. “In the beginning it can feel like a forced march, but when the trail is finished everyone feels that same sense of accomplishment,� Miller said.

Miller has helped during the planning of some of the CATS trails, and said the organization always puts the integrity of the ecosystem first by avoiding wildlife habitat and old-growth forests. “We do our best to prune responsibly and tread gracefully,� Miller said.

CATS holds volunteer trail days the third Saturday of every month. For more information on the organization, or to volunteer, visit champlainareatrails.com.

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Third annual ALS golf tournament raises money to find a cure

By Shaun Kittle

shaun@denpubs.com PORT KENT — Jennifer Langlois knows it takes a lot of muscles to smile.

It’s why she can say, with certainty, that her father was a strong man.

His name was John Coolidge, and he loved his family, Lake Champlain and downhill skiing.

Langlois’s family took care of him while he lived with Lou Gehrig’s disease, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and they watched as it slowly sapped his ability to move.

Coolidge was 62 when he died July 30, 2002.

His smile was with him until the end.

“My father said that ALS was the best and the worst thing that ever happened to him,” Langlois said, wiping tears from her eyes. “He said it helped him appreciate life.”

The leaves changing color in autumn, the first snow of winter and laughter—endless amounts of laughter—are some of the things Coolidge had a newfound appreciation for during his last five years.

“When the doctor diagnosed him, he only gave him six months to live,” Langlois said. “It’s hard to keep your dignity when you have this disease, but he always said he was doing great.”

about ALS until someone close to them was diagnosed, but now they realize how prevalent ALS is in the region.

Since last August, 80 cases of ALS were diagnosed throughout the North Country.

To contribute to finding a cure, 44 teams of four took part in the golf tournament, and an auction that featured such hot-ticket items as localJennifer Langlois and her husband, Jason, stand by a shirt that ly made Adirondack chairs and memorializes Jennifer’s father, John Coolidge.

Photos by Shaun Kittle quilts, and signed sports memorabilia, including a 1999 World Series ALS is a neurological disorder that prevents neurons from sending messages to muscles, Derek Jeter jersey autographed by Jeter, was ateventually making it impossible for people with tended by more than 100 people.

Behind the auction tent, 42 metal frames were the disease to control voluntary movement, rendonned

by T-shirts, each with the face of somedering everyday motions like walking, waving one who has died from ALS on the front. or swallowing impossible.

The T-shirts help give the disease an identity, There is no known cure, but there is always and each one represents a reason why volunhope.

On Saturday, the ALS Raising Hope Founda- teers and doctors think there is a need to raise tion golf tournament drew hundreds to the Har- money, and awareness, to combat ALS. The money raised at the event was matched mony Golf Club in Port Kent to raise money to by an anonymous donor and given to Massasupport ALS research.

Langlois and her husband, Jason, who live in chusetts General Hospital’s neuroscience cenChazy, are two of many who participate in ter, which is dedicated to finding a cure for ALS and Hudington’s disease. events like this.

Dr. Merit Cudkowicz was one of three repreThe couple admits they didn’t know much

sentatives of the research on hand to thank attendees and inform them about the research the team is conducting.

Cudkowicz acknowledged that there is a high incidence of ALS in the region, and that no one is sure why.

There is a theory, though.

Two groups, one at University of Vermont and the other at Dartmouth College, N.H., are studying the correlation between the North Country and an area in France where a large number of people have also been diagnosed with ALS. Much like many locations in the North Country, the town is near a lake that has experienced increasing amounts of cyano bacteria, or blue algae, blooms.

Although nothing is conclusive, research is being conducted to determine whether the blue algae blooms might somehow be connected to ALS. Until a cause, whether genetic or environmental, is determined, Cudkowicz stressed that diagnosing ALS early on is important to improving quality of life.

“Weakness, twitching and atrophy of muscles are not necessarily ALS, but they are symptoms of it,” Cudkowicz said. “Twelve months from the first symptom to diagnosis is too long.”

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SL board talks employee residence Tupperpalooza comes to Tupper

By Andy Flynn

andy@denpubs.com SARANAC LAKE — While discussing two appointments at the July 23 meeting, some Saranac Lake Village Board members said employees should live within the village limits. And while there is no residency requirement now, a few trustees said they would be in favor of having one.

The first time the issue was raised at the meeting, board members were in the middle of approving the appointment Gerrid Salls to the position of water and wastewater maintenance helper. Salls is formerly from the area and wishes to move back, according to Village Manager John Sweeney.

“He’s going to move back here. Where?” asked Trustee Tom Catillaz.

“I didn’t ask for specifics,” Sweeney replied. “By contract, he has to live within 30 minutes of the village.”

Catillaz said he thinks village employees should live within the village limits. Mayor Clyde Rabideau said the board could pass a local law mandating residency for village workers. Trustees Elias ‘Allie” Pelletieri and Paul Van Cott agreed with Catillaz; however, no trustee proposed adopting a local law.

When board members discussed hiring Malone resident Jeff Dora as superintendent of public works, the residency question became even more pressing.

“I feel this is a very important position,” Pelletieri said. “He is superintendent of public works. He should be right here. It there’s a water line that breaks, he needs to

be here immediately, not coming from Malone.”

Mayor Rabideau said the residency question came up during Dora’s interview.

“I said, ‘Look, this is provisional. That means we can boot you out at any time. I want you to live in Saranac Lake,’” Rabideau told the board. “He said, ‘I promise I’ll live in Saranac Lake.’ I said, ‘Fine.’”

According to the village’s job posting for the DPW superintendent position, the Franklin County residency was waived and “if appointed you will have 60 to 90 days to relocate to the Village.”

Dora replaces Robert Martin, who died in April at the age of 52. Martin had worked for the village for 25 years and was the DPW superintendent for the past 13 years. Dora’s salary is $52,000. This is deemed a “provisional” appointment since Dora still has to pass a Civil Service exam for the job.

In other business, Village Board members approved Sidewalk Replacement Contract 2 at a cost of $371,776. They awarded the contract to Luck Brothers, Inc., of Plattsburgh.

The work includes Academy Street, Helen Street, Shepard Avenue, McClelland Street, Charles Street and portions of Main Street.

Board members also approved a $1.184 million contract for Luck Brothers to complete storm damage rehabilitation projects, funded by FEMA. This is the first contract awarded to help repair infrastructure damaged by flooding in the spring of 2011, and the project comprises three “large” projects: the reconstruction of Pelkey Lane, Hydro Park and Alpine Terrace.

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The free event starts at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Tupper Lake Municipal Park and will go until 10 p.m.

There will be craft and food vendors on hand, as well as activities for the entire family, including a New York craft beer tent, dunking booth, horseshoes, obstacle course, pie eating contest, sumo wrestling and climbing wall.

Several events will take place throughout the day, too. A cardboard boat regatta will take to the water Saturday afternoon and will be judged in three categories: fastest team, team with the most spirit and most creative boat.

There will be a $100 prize for the winners.

Cardboard watercrafts will be dropped off at the Municipal Park at 2 p.m., judging begins at 3 p.m. and the regatta begins 4 p.m.

The cost to enter the regatta is $25, and boats can be built the day of the race, with materials provided, for $30.

At 3 p.m., the 10th Mountain Division Band will entertain Tupperpalooza-goers with diverse styles including marching and ceremonial band, rock, jazz combo, dixieland band and brass quartet.

Rock band Bittersweet will take the stage and perform from 7-9:30 p.m.

Part race, part obstacle course, the 3.5-mile Tupperpalooza Warrior Run will test the mettle of all those who dare to enter on ug. 5 at the Big Tupper Ski Area.

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‘Once on This Island’ a new challenge for experienced BRTF, Jr. cast

By Keith Lobdell keith@denpubs.com WHALLONSBURG — Over the past few years, members of the Boquet River Theatre Festival’s Junior cast have been doing musicals from the Disney Collection.

This year, they depart to the seas with a production of “Once on This Island Jr.,” which can be seen at the Whallonsburg Grange starting Friday, Aug. 10, at 7 p.m.

Additional performances are Saturday, Aug. 11 (7 p.m.) and Sunday, Aug. 12 (2 p.m.) for a musical that directors Dale Mason and Alyssa Carroll said they had in mind for this years’ cast.

“We loved the music in this, and it is almost entirely music,” Mason said. “This is more of a dramatic piece, and it is something that the kids can get more of an acting experience with.”

“We are challenging them this year, and we are pleased with how hard they are working,” Carroll said. “This was something that we wanted to do because of the kids that we had coming back, and we are so happy with them and the new kids that have been added into the mix. They all fit into this perfectly.”

There are 32 children who will take part in the performance, ranging in age from eight to 14. Out of those, 28 have had previous experience as a member of BRTF. “BRTF isn’t just a theater,” Mason said.

“It’s a place where these kids make friendships that keep them coming back. We have kids that live here year round and kids that

are here for the summer and they all get along great.”

“It is great to see the different kids of different ages come together and interact with each other,” Carroll said. “The experience carries with them into school and throughout the year.”

Children auditioned for the show back in June, and rehearsals started July 23. Overall, the children learn lines, songs and choreography during a two-and-a-half week process before the opening night.

“I am always surprised, and I guess I shouldn’t be anymore,” Mason said. “I come

in each year expecting to see children’s theater and it becomes actual theater each time.

Every year I come in and expect a certain level of greatness and each year they seem to exceed it.”

Mason said that the musical is based on the story of an island girl who falls in love with a rich boy.

“It is the power of love over the power of death,” he said. “There are many mythical themes as well based on island gods.”

Admission for the shows is $12 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. For more information, visit the website brtf.com.

The cast of “Once on This Island Jr.” includes: Charlotte Davis, Nashden Dickerson, Kristen Orr, Kobe Bryant, Lucy Misarski, Hudson Stephens, Hannah Schwoebel, Griffin Wilkins, Phoebe Davis, Annette Stephens, Malynda Lobdell, Michael Dedam, Maggie Ploufe, McKenzie Stephens, Patrick Fair, Elizabeth Stephens, Caroline Wilkins, Kaycee Orr, Myra Adams, Joelle Steeves, Dana Klein, Ruby Feinbloom, Helena Ware, Blake Lobdell, Emma Sherman, Lillian Perry, Thea Shaw, Sophie Bryant, Dyani Bryant, Lilliolosa Malafu, Solomon Fair and Chastity Wardell.

Stoltz to perform

Skating series continues

Reid art on exhibit

JEMS seeks vendors

ESSEX — Kevin Stoltz, a pianist and a native of Keene, will perform straight-ahead jazz and a wide variety of styles in a at the Essex Community Church on Thursday, Aug. 2.

Mid-Day concerts are informal performances held at 11:30 a.m. at the Essex Community Church. All Mid-Day concerts are free, but donations are appreciated.

Future concerts include Jazzical, an evening Concert on Aug. 8 and a Mid-Day Concert with Jennifer Moore and Friends on Aug. 8. For more, visit essexcommunityconcerts.org.

LAKE PLACID — The 2012 summer skating continues this weekend, Aug. 3-4, with Friday’s Freaky Friday and the Saturday Night Ice Show at the Olympic Center in Lake Placid. Friday’s Freaky Friday event begins at 4:30 p.m., while the Saturday night’s show is slated to begin at 7:30 p.m.

Both events will be held in the center ’s 1932 Rink Jack Shea Arena.

Agness Zawadzki, a two-time world junior medalist, is Saturday night’s featured skater. Zawadzki (Plaines, Ill.) is also a 2010 junior U.S. national champion and the 2012 U.S. senior bronze medalist.

The routines are judged on entertainment value. Admission is free. To learn more, log on to lakeplacidskating.com or whitefacelakeplacid.com.

JAY — On Saturday, Aug. 4, at 6:30 p.m. at the Amos and Julia Ward Theatre on Route 9N in Jay, the Jay Entertainment and Music Society (JEMS) will be hosting a children’s play adapted from “The Wind and the Willows,” by Colleen Mulvey.

The play is the culminating effort of over 25 children from Jay, Upper Jay, AuSable Forks, Wilmington, Keene, Keene Valley, and Nashville during a two-week Drama Camp taught and directed by Tara Mulvey with Grace Potthast as set designer.

Admission is $3 and donations of can goods for the local food shelf will be accepted.

JAY — The Jay Entertainment and Music Society is looking for craft vendors for its Annual Jay Day Celebration and Fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Jay Village Green Route 9N in Jay. Vendors will be provided a 10-by-10-foot space and must supply their own tables and decorations. Tents provided by the vendors are permitted. Cost for each space is $30.

Space is assigned but allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

Vendor applications are available on our website at www.jemsgroup.org. For more information contact Pat Coolidge at 946-7617 or email to pcoolidge@frontiernet.net.

Artists Guild debuts new exhibit

‘Tempest’ coming to Lake Placid

SARANAC LAKE — The Adirondack Artists Guild will present “Totems and Vessels,” an exhibit of new work in clay by Mary Lou Reid, for the month of August.

In addition to the vessels that Reid has created for the show, she has made totems, objects serving as distinctive, often venerated, emblems or symbols.

An opening reception will be held at the Adirondack Artists Guild on Friday, Aug. 3, from 5 to 7 p.m. The show will run through Aug. 29.

LAKE PLACID — Part of the third annual Adirondack Lakes Summer Theatre Festival (ALSTF), the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts is proud to present “The Tempest” at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts on Monday, Aug. 6, at 7 p.m. This free program is Underwritten by Temptations from Lake Placid Gourmet. Bring blankets and chairs.

Rainsite is the LPCA theater. For more information, contact the LPCA at 523-2512.

Movie night planned KEESEVILLE — The Keeseville Elk’s Lodge 2072 presents a Free Outdoor Family Movie Night on Friday, Aug. 3, at approximately 8:45 p.m. (dusk). The movie will be “Dolphin Tale.” All children need to be accompanied by an adult. Please bring lawn chairs or blankets, and there will be snack and beverages will be on sale in the pavilion at 7:30 p.m. until end of movie (no coolers allowed).

Seagle to take to LPCS stage LAKE PLACID — The Lake Placid Center for the Arts in cooperation with the Seagle Music Colony will present Hooray for Hollywood on Saturday, Aug. 4 at 8 p.m.

This evening of music covers everything from “Oklahoma” and “South Pacific” to “Breakfast at Tiffany's,” “Toy Story 2,” “The Little Mermaid,” “The Jazz Singer” and more. Tickets are $15 and can be reserved by calling the LPCA Box Office are 523-2512.

The cast of the Boquet River Theatre Festival’s presentation of “Once on This Island Jr.,” which will take place Aug. 10 through Aug. 12.

Motorcycle rally scheduled SARANAC LAKE — The 17th Annual TriLakes Motorcycle Rally for High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care is on Sunday, Aug. 5.

Departure will be from the offices on 19 Church Street in Saranac Lake, promptly at 11 a.m. It will end at the PackBasket Diner in Gabriels for lunch and prizes.

There will be a 50/50 raffle, T-shirts and door prizes. Registration is from 9 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at the office. Cost is $25 per rider and $15 per passenger includes the ride, door prizes and lunch. Non-riders are $15 per adult and $10 for kids 12 and under. We will gather rain or shine.

For more information or to pre-register, please contact Marie Van Nortwick or Sandy Bandru at 891-0606, email sbandru@hphpc.org or visit www.highpeakshospice.com.

Collins to speak in Willsboro WILLSBORO — On Aug. 3, the Willsboro Heritage Society presents Timber Framing and Working with Wood, with featured speaker and owner of Mountain Tree, LLC, Ben Collins, at 7 p.m. at the Willsboro Visitor Center. Free admission. For more, visit willsboroheritage.hostzi.com.

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OnCampus CANTON — The following students have been selected for inclusion on the Dean's List for academic achievement during the spring semester at St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York. To be eligible for the Dean's List at St. Lawrence University, a student must have completed at least four semester units and have an academic average of 3.6 (based on a perfect 4.0 scale) for the semester: Corinne A. Becker of Saranac Lake; Michael J. Brewer of Saranac Lake; Alexandra R. Gresov of Keene Valley; Elizabeth M. Gronlund of Lake Placid; Kayla J. Hebert of Keene Valley; Emily D. Roy of Lake Placid; Maria R. Trummer of Saranac Lake; and Rebekah M. White of Westport.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Casey Fish, a member of the class of 2012 at Skidmore College, earned term honors for the spring semester. She is the daughter of Peter and Diane Fish of Lake Placid. Term honors are awarded for a quality point ratio of 3.650 from a possible 4.0, for students who have completed 14 credit hours.

KEENE — Samuel Balzak, a junior at Keene Central school has been awarded a full scholarship to the 2012 Telluride Association Summer Program at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, “Modernism through Modern Art and theater.” This year Telluride Association is co-sponsoring four programs, two with Cornell University and two with the University of Michigan. These six-week long educational programs involve college level seminars for gifted and highly motivated high school juniors.

NORTHFIELD, Vt. — Stacey Flint of Jay received a degree in Architectural Studies from Norwich University at the May 13 commencement ceremony held in Shapiro field house.

CORTLAND — Alicia Mahoney, former student at Willsboro Central School, made the Dean’s List for the Spring Semester at

SUNY Cortland. Mahoney is majoring in Fitness Development.

•Michael Conway, a resident of Wilmington, received a BA in Sociology.

BROCKPORT — Cody Whitney of Keene was recently honored among students who excelled academically by naming them to the Dean's List for the spring 2012 semester.

AURORA — Colin Evans, class of 2012, of Lake Placid, was named to the Wells College Dean's List for the Spring 2012 semester. The Dean's List consists of students who earn at least a 3.5 grade point average for at least 12 hours of coursework in a given semester. Colin graduated from Owego Free Academy and majored in enviromental studies: environmental sciences at Wells.

HERKIMER — The following local students were named to the President's List at Herkimer County Community College for earning grade point averages of 3.8 and higher: Frances B. Ballou of Saranac Lake, majoring in Criminal Justice: Cybersecurity; Tammie Beth Frederick of Westport, majoring in Human Services.

TROY — Several local students were part of the 58th graduating class at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. The class of 2012 is the largest in the history of the college at 2,325 students: •Jordan Favro of Lake Placid graduated from the Emergency Medical TechnicianParamedic certificate academic program.

•William Freebern of Jay graduated from the Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic certificate academic program.

•Andrew Teig of Lake Placid graduated from the Emergency Medical TechnicianParamedic certificate academic program.

•Edward West of Saranac Lake graduated from the Electrical Construction and Maintenance Associate in Occupational Studies academic program.

The commencement ceremony was held Saturday, May 19, in the Joseph L. Bruno Stadium on the Hudson Valley campus.

NEW PALTZ — The following local residents are among more than 1,000 students who recently received undergraduate degrees from the State University of New York at New Paltz: •Rachel Bullard, a resident of Saranac Lake, received a BS in Visual Arts Education and a BFA in Painting.

ERIE, Penn. — Michelle Sardella of Keene was named to the Dean's List at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, for the spring 2012 semester. Sardella, a sophomore, is studying nursing. Students must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average to be added to the Dean's List.

ALFRED — Over 800 two- and four-year degree candidates received diplomas from Alfred State this spring, including: •Jessica Suojanen, a resident of Lake Placid, received a degree in Architectural Technology.

•Taylor Trinceri, a resident of Westport, received a degree in Heavy Equip T & D Technician.

BUFFALO — The following students were named to the spring 2012 dean's list at Buffalo State: Hannah Molloy, an art major from Saranac Lake, Alexandra Inslerman, a biology major from Saranac Lake.

To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher and complete a minimum of 12 credit hours.

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Margaret Dennin of Lake Placid graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Bio, Health, & Society.

POTSDAM — The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named more than 800 students to the President's List for the Spring 2012 semester in recognition of their academic excellence.

SUNY Potsdam President Dr. John F. Schwaller honored a total of 861 students for earning the highest marks in Spring 2012.

Among the local students who made the SUNY Potsdam President's List were: •Allison Korony of Saranac Lake, whose major is Psychology •Carol MacDonald-Schmidt of Saranac Lake, whose major is Childhood/Early Child Education •Katrina Newell of Upper Jay, whose major is Theatre •Daniel Saulpaugh of Lake Placid, whose major is Music Performance •Trever Sheehan of Willsboro, whose major is French •Amy Stark of Saranac Lake, whose major is Art Studio.

To achieve the honor of being on the President's List, each student must have satisfactorily completed 12 numerically-graded semester hours with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Also, Koda Fountain of Lake Placid, was recently named to the Dean's List at The State University of New York at Potsdam.

ITHACA — Cornell University is pleased to announce the following students graduated with the Class of 2012 during Commencement ceremonies in Ithaca on May 27: David Shapiro of Essex graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental

VILLANOVA, Penn. — Meadow Hackett, from Lake Placid, was named to the Dean's List at Villanova University for the spring 2012 semester. Hackett is pursuing a bachelor's degree in the Villanova School of Business.

Villanova University Dean's List recipients are honored by their college's respective dean. To qualify, one must be a matriculated full-time student and earn a semester grade point average of at least 3.5.

InBrief ‘Gasland’ to be shown

Photographs on display

Book signing at Mountaineer

LaDuke exhibit to open

LAKE PLACID — The Lake Placid Center for the Arts Summer Film Series continues on Friday, Aug. 10, at 7:30 p.m. with Gasland.

Nominated for Best Documentary Oscar in 2011 and Official Selection for Sundance 2010, Gasland is a documentary focusing on fracking. Tickets are $6, available at the door.

KEENE VALLEY — Keene Valley Library’s Summer Lecture Series 2012 presents “Night Vision: The Wildlife Photography of Hobart Vosburg Roberts,” by Laura Rice, Chief Curator of the Adirondack Museum, on Monday, Aug. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Library.

Based on an exhibition currently on display at the Adirondack Museum, Chief Curator Laura Rice will talk about Roberts’ photographs, techniques, and his own accounts of working in the Adirondacks. Admission is free. For more information, call the Library at 576-4335.

KEENE VALLEY — On Aug. 16, The Mountaineer will host its first book signing from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., to celebrate its recovery from Hurricane Irene and the reconstruction and resurrection of its beloved book room. The Mountaineer has invited several local authors who will sign and share passages from their works. Local musician Stan Oliva will provide music. Light refreshments care of Green Point Foods. Libations provided. Authors attending include Phil Brown, Russell Banks, Chase Twitchell, Paul Matthews, Jerry Jenkins, Wynant Vanderpoel, Rebecca Foster, Victor Forbes, Bill McKibben, Willem Lange, Harry Groome, Betsy Thomas-Train, Alex Shoumatoff, Roger Mitchell, Tom Smith and Carl Heilman.

For more information, contact Vinny McClelland (vinny@mountaineer.com) or Nick Gully (nick@mountaineer.com).

SARANAC LAKE — BluSeed is proud to present the color photography of Jack LaDuke titled Sun & Shadow. A special “Meet-the-Artist” reception and gallery talk will be held on Thursday, Aug. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. that is free and open to the public.

This exhibition will be available for viewing from Aug. 3 through Sept. 16.

For more information visit bluseedstudios.org or call 518-891-3799.

Paine Library sets book sale WILLSBORO — The Friends of the Paine Memorial Free Library in Willsboro will hold their Annual Used Book Sale on Friday, Aug. 10, and Saturday, Aug. 11. There is a large selection of special and rare books. There will be a Preview Sale on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The Saturday sale hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Biddy soccer registration set WESTPORT — The Westport Youth Commission's fall soccer season will begin with registration and a short practice on Tuesday, Aug. 14, at Westport Central School's modified field. Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m. with practice to follow from 6 to 7 p.m.

Beginning on Aug. 21, practices will be held at Camp Dudley on Tuesday evenings from 6-7 p.m. until school starts. Games will be played on Saturdays in September and October. All players need shin guards, cleats and water bottles. Some outgrown cleats in small sizes are available at no cost. Parents are encouraged to volunteer for Youth Commission activities as coaches and team managers. For more, contact westportyouthprogram@gmail.com or visit westportyouth.org.

Glenn Miller Orchestra to play LAKE PLACID — The Glenn Miller Orchestra, which appears at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts on Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $22 and can be purchased by calling the LPCA at 523-2512. For information visit LakePlacidArts.org.

Turkey dinner at Federated WESTPORT — There will be a roast turkey dinner Thursday, Aug. 16, at the Westport Federated Church. Serving starts 4:30 p.m. with takeouts available. Cost is $9 Adults, $4 Children 12 and under.

Library book sale set KEESEVILLE — The Keeseville Free Library's Annual Book Sale will be held Wednesday, Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. until noon and 1 to 5 p.m.; Thursday, Aug. 16, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.; and Friday, Aug. 17, from 10 a.m. until noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Books priced from 25 cents to $1. For more information call 834-9054.

Balzac performance WESTPORT — On Aug. 15, Sam Balzac's Anti-Student Loan Cabaret: Tonight Only will take place at The Depot Theatre at 8 p.m.

Balzac presents an evening of song, drama, and instrumental music. Invited guest performers include George Cordes, Liz Cordes, Karen Rappaport, Bill Stokes, Peter Craig, and George Davis. Tickets are $15. For reservations contact 962-4449.

Garden Club fashion show set WESTPORT — The Annual Elizabethtown-Westport Garden Club Fashion Show Luncheon will be held on Thursday, Aug. 16, at the newly remodeled Westport Inn and Tavern. There will be an 11:30 a.m. social time with lunch at noon. The Bessboro Shop from Westport will be modeling fall fashions. There will be door prizes, basket and gift raffles. Reservations are required, tickets are $22 and on sale now at the Bessboro Shop or please call 962-8348. This is a club fundraiser, with the proceeds going to support their many community beautification projects, education and programs.

The EWGC meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at the Elizabethtown Social Center, at 11 a.m., for more information call Helen at 873-9279 or email time4hmd@yahoo.com.

Yamin to perform in Keene Valley KEENE VALLEY — Back by popular demand, East Branch Friends of the Arts presents a performance workshop for musicians and vocalists from grade 5 to adult from 4 to 5:30 p.m., followed by Jazz by Eli Yamin and Friends in concert at 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 18 at the Keene Valley Congregational Church. Concert admission is $12 per person; students are free.

To register for the free workshop, please contact Debby Rice at 576-9124 or via email at eastbranchfriendsofthearts@gmail.com.

Pre-registration is recommended as space is limited.

Zen Buddhism talk to take place WESTPORT — The Westport Library will host Dr. Alan Cole to speak about Zen Buddhism on Thursday Aug. 16 at 7 p.m.

Cole will talk about the Unexpected Findings in the study of Zen Buddhism at the Westport Library, 6 Harris Lane.

Cole is Professor of Religious Studies at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Ore. He is a graduate of Middlebury College. After receiving advanced degrees from the University of Virginia and his Doctorate from the University of Michigan. His most recent book is “Fatherine Your Father: The Zen of Fabrication in Tang Buddhism,” was published by the University of California Press in 2009. Admission is free and there will be refreshments.

‘Irene’ performance scheduled KEENE VALLEY — The musical Irene will be performed on Aug. 11, at 7 p.m., Keene Central School Auditorium. An old-fashioned musical with familiar numbers like “You Made Me Love You” and “Alice Blue Gown.” It is the culminating performance of a one-week intensive theatre workshop for children ages 8 to 18. Directed by Kathleen Recchia with orchestra led by Bill Stokes.

Admission is free, with donations accepted.

Call 946-8323 for more information.

Annual meeting scheduled WILLSBORO — On Aug. 17, the Willsboro Heritage Society will hold their annual meeting and election of officers at 7 p.m. at the Willsboro Visitor Center. Tim Tefft, author of “History of the Adsit Cabin,” will be the guest speaker. Free admission. For more, visit willsboroheritage.hostzi.com.

Cemetery tour slated WILLSBORO — On Aug. 25, the Willsboro Heritage Society presents a local cemetery tour with Willsboro Town Historian Ron Bruno. They will tour a selection of the area cemeteries. They will meet at 10 a.m. at the Willsboro Heritage Society Museum, 6 Gilliland Lane, and carpools will be formed.

Free admission. For more, visit willsboroheritage.hostzi.com.

Tournament to Benefit AARCH KEESEVILLE — There will be a golf tournament to support Adirondack architectural heritage at the Saranac Inn Golf and Country Club on Monday, Aug. 27. The day will feature a buffet lunch followed by a round of golf with cart, and the opportunity to win great prizes. The format is a four-man scramble with shot gun start. The fee is $100 per player. To register call Susan at 834-9328.

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The summer doldrums

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Some like it hot!

H2O Adventures

spend a day in the hot sun, slinging flies on a big river to no avail.

The Big Lake in crisis

A trout in the hand, always beats a dozen in the stream. Small native brook trout, which can be found in most Adirondack streams, offer anglers a bonanza of scenery, seclusion and good sport when the larger rivers become too warm to fish.

The heat of the summer has descended upon the Adirondacks, delivering temperatures that have soared well above 80 degrees. Combined with high humidity, these weather systems have produced sticky, lazy days and hazy mountain top vistas.

Although the majority of Adirondackers are not used to such scorching heat, they can take comfort in the evenings, when the mercury in local thermometers slips back into the 40’s and a thick fog develops over the area lakes.

The summer season has finally hit full stride. Hiking trails are crowded, the local swimming holes are as full as the highways and the sweet smell of barbecues again drifts by on the late afternoon air.

Berries and brookies

Despite a distinct lack of rain this summer, most local berry patches have finally ripened across the region, and the pickin’ season is now in full swing. While this year’s crop of berries may not be as large or as plentiful as usual, the berries appear to be just as sweet as always. Fresh picked berries own a unique sweetness, that’s simply not available from any ‘store-bought’ batch. It may come from the morning dew, or from the purple fingers of little pickers. Either way, pickin’ berries is a tradition that should be shared.

While in camp last week, I enjoyed fresh blueberry pancakes each morning, and we also discovered some large patches of raspberries while hiking in the afternoon. It’s always a pleasure to stumble

upon a new stash of berries that hasn’t already been picked over, by man or beast.

Devoted ‘berry pickers’ are as tightlipped as brook trout fanatics, in their efforts to protect the location of favorite berry patches.

Anglers on the local rivers have been faced with low water levels, and rising water temperatures. In addition, the combination of brilliant, sunny days, startling water clarity and steadily diminishing oxygen levels has made for limited success.

During the heat of the summer, the best angling opportunities are often limited to the very, early morning hours, or at dusk and into the evening. While trout may remain receptive to the fly at these times, they can lose so much energy while battling an angler, that the resulting lactic acid in their system will cause them to go into shock.

As a result of such dangers to the fisheries, I will often retreat to the small, shaded mountain streams or the higher elevation ponds, at this time of year. I often abide by the old saying, “If you want more, maybe its time to desire less.”

While trout may be smaller in such waters, their surroundings typically have much cooler waters, which are far less crowded than the usual lower elevation haunts. Despite this fact, a majority of these small streams and little ponds remain lightly traveled by most anglers, which often makes it easy to find a place all to yourself.

I’d prefer to catch a dozen little brookies with a small, six foot flyrod, than

he longest day of the year has come and gone. Temperatures in the North Country are soaring and the bass are going deep to find cooler waters. The bite is going to get real tough in a few weeks. The morning topwater bite will be strong before sunrise, but once the flurry of the morning bite is over plan to fish deep water

By Howard Hammonds structures. Welcome to the Dog Days of summer!

An old and very effective deep water technique is Carolina Rigging. The Carolina Rig consists of a one ounce slip sinker—usually a bullet or egg sinker—on 15 to 20 pound main line with a bead and barrel swivel between the main line and a leader. A worm hook rounds out the terminal rigging. A variety of artificial baits can be used but the most popular are plastic lizards, with creature baits a close second. Finally Texas rig your plastic bait of choice to the hook and you’re ready to throw a “rig.” Rigging is a term used by pro fisherman when they are Carolina Rigging.

To use this type of rig, tie an offset worm hook to the end of a three to five-foot leader. String the slip sinker on the main line followed by a bead and then tie the main line to one end of the swivel. Next tie the leader to the other end of the swivel. Most fisherman use a lighter line for the leader, 12 to 15 pound test. If you hang up, the leader breaks before the main line and you only lose your hook. Because of the lighter test, use fluorocarbon line as opposed to nylon monofilament to minimize abrasion on underwater structure.

Rigging is most effective on humps and long tapering points dropping into deep water. Position your boat on the deep water side of a point or hump and, using a side arm swinging technique, cast to the shallow part of the structure usually about 15 feet deep. Slowly drag the rig toward you with a slow sidearm sweeping motion, wind up the slack and drag again. While not the most active or aggressive style of fishing, you will find it to be very effective. You can fish deep sections of the lake otherwise not available with normal casting techniques.

Pay close attention to your line, most of the time you will see your line jump when a fish bites but, because of the long leader bass will sometimes pick up the lure and swim off with your bait before you feel them. Another way to tell if a fish has bit is to sense a heavy feeling on the line. Nevertheless when in doubt set the hook with a fast side arm sweeping motion similar to your retrieve but harder. Remember jerks are free! The only loss is a few extra feet of distance and just sometimes the quick jerk will trigger a bite.

When the fish go deep your electronics play a big part in deep water fishing. Learning to read the chart for grass, boulders and drop-offs is very vital to a successful outing.

Look for schools of bait and little squiggle marks that many times indicate fish. Most pro fisherman won’t even stop on a hump or drop off if it doesn’t show signs of fish or bait.

While this is going to be the slow time of the year always remember the old saying “a bad day of fishing is better than a good day of working.” Enjoy — it’s all about time on the water.

Last week, while attending another lecture in the weekly series presented by the Essex County Historical Society, I listened to a plea for help.

The message came from Dr. Tim Mihuc, a professor and the director of the Lake Champlain Research Institute at Plattsburgh State University.

Dr. Mihuc has issued a plea to his fellow researchers and to the general public to demand the State of New York close the Champlain Canal immediately.

The urgency is necessary to prevent the pending introduction of a new invasive species know as the Spiny Water Flea from entering Lake Champlain.

The potential threat posed by the flea to the lake’s ecosystem is considerable. Once it arrives, there will be no way to eradicate it, since it will have no known predators. The fleas will disrupt the food chain and severely impact the lake’s burgeoning sport fishery, which will also have a huge impact on the regional economy.

Since Michuc issued his plea, over 100 fellow scientists, experts and lake advocates have signed the petition.

Unfortunately, as of Monday morning, the New York State Canal Corporation had refused to comply with numerous requests to close the locks.

When I spoke with DEC Region 5 spokesman David Winchell earlier this week, he explained that the NYSDEC was very concerned with the potential introduction of spiny water fleas via the Champlain Canal. However, he noted the department does not have authority to close the locks.

Once the fleas arrive, there will be no way to turn back the clock, and the Big Lake will be forever altered. It has happened before with the introduction of zebra mussels, alewives and a host of other exotic species. However, the potential negative impact on the lake’s fishery has never been so drastic. Please call your state representatives, the Champlain Canal Corporation or sign onto Dr. Mihuc’s petition, before it is too late!

Howard Hammonds is a guide and experienced bass fisherman living in Westport. He can be reached at hehammonds@gmail.com.

Joe Hackett is a guide and sportsman residing in Ray Brook. Contact him at brookside18@adelphia.net.

Vic Pomerville, from Peru, NY is an avid backcountry angler. Over the years, he's hauled a little pack canoe into numerous, high elevation ponds.

He was rather surprised, when we recently ran into each other on a small mountain pond.

Mike Race of Wadhams caught this nice largemouth on a swim bait in the Ticonderoga area.

Photos by Joe Hackett

Photo by Howard Hammonds

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Habitat golf tournament slated

Footrace set for Whiteface

Dance camp in Lake Placid

Canal Splash comes to Westport

WESTPORT — AuSable Valley Habitat for Humanity is gearing up to open another door for a local family. To help in the costs with the new home, they will be hosting a golf tournament at the Westport Country Club Friday, Aug. 31. The format for the tournament is a four-person scramble with a shotgun start.

Registration will take place at noon, with start at 12:30 p.m. The cost is $300 per foursome and $75 individual, which includes prizes, greens fees and a buffet dinner. Anyone who would like to sponsor a hole may do so for $100.

For more information, call Elizabeth Frum at 524-6650, Dee Way at 962-4829 or the Westport Country Club at 962-4470.

WILMINGTON — In June, cyclists raced to the top of Whiteface Mountain’s Veterans Memorial Highway, in Wilmington. In September, it will be the runner ’s time to conquer the eight-mile climb to the summit of New York State’s fifth highest peak.

As many as 200 running enthusiasts from the northeastern United States and Canada are expected to participate in the 35th annual Whiteface Mountain Uphill Foot Race. For the first 34 years this popular event was run in June, preceding the uphill bike race, but this year, organizers moved the date to Saturday, Sept. 22, hoping to attract even more competitors to the 3,500 foot climb up the mountain.

To register for the 35th annual Whiteface Mountain Uphill Foot Race, log onto runreg.com/Net/2964. The cost is $35 per athlete. Online registration will be available through Thursday, Sept. 20. For more information about the event, visit whitefaceregion.com, or whitefacerace.com.

LAKE PLACID — The Lake Placid School of Ballet, housed at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts, is offering the opportunity to introduce girls and boys to dance through a week-long dance camp. Children between the ages of 6 and 9 will learn the basics of ballet, jazz and character from experienced instructors.

Dance Camp classes are from Aug. 20 until Aug. 24 from 9:30 until 11:45 a.m. The cost for 10 classes during the week is $110.

Registration is required for the Dance Camp. For more information, visit lakeplacidarts.org/files/DanceCamp2012.pdf or call 523-2512.

WESTPORT — The Westport Marina is joining the annual Canal Splash celebration on Saturday, Aug. 11.

From noon to 2 p.m., the Ship’s Store will feature a book signing by Vermonter Sara J. Henry. Her book, “Learning to Swim,” is a Lake Champlain mystery. She was the winner of the 2012 Agatha Award and the Mary Higgins Clark Award and was nominated for three other awards for the best first novel.

Former Plattsburgh radio personality, Gordie Little will be signing his children’s book, “Little Champy Goes to School,” illustrations are by retired U.S. Air Force pilot Les Bradford.

On The Galley Restaurant deck at the marina, singer-songwriter Rob Pulsifer will entertain during lunch from noon to 2 p.m. with his acoustic guitar.

Social center trip itinerary change ELIZABETHTOWN — The Elizabethtown Social Center's fall trip to NYC will include tickets to see the popular musical, Mamma Mia!, since Memphis will no longer be running in November. The Social Center's trip, in conjunction with North Wind Tours, will be on Nov. 3 and 4. Trip includes: transportation, orchestra tickets to Mamma Mia!, one night hotel accommodations, Saturday dinner, and Sunday breakfast. Sightseeing and stops of interest will depend on weather and other variables. Transportation is via Luxury Motor Coach, departing from Willsboro and Elizabethtown. Cost is $341 per person, double occupancy. Seats are limited. Contact the Elizabethtown Social Center at 873-6408 or info@elizabethtownsocialcenter.org.

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OBITUARIES MEMORIAL SERVICE for Rita Ferris, Saturday August 4, 2012., 1pm Wadhams Cemetery, Gathering Following Service @ Barb Tyler's 6858 Main Street, Westport, NY

Encore film at LPCA LAKE PLACID — The Metropolitan Opera presents an encore presentation of their Live in HD performance of “Der Rosenkavalier” (Strauss) on Thursday, Aug. 9, at 7 p.m. Estimated running time is three hours and 20 minutes. Tickets are $16 general admission, $14 LPCA members. Contact the LPCA at 523-2512 for reservations.

ly all religious belief is the belief in a Supreme Being. We use different names when we refer to this “Being” and have established unique customs, but the belief in something larger and more universal than our own immediate environment is what this country stands to protect, not diminish.

There is room for non-believers, but their rights should also not infringe on the vast majority in

this country who do practice their faith in an outward manner. In turn our government officials should not have to hide their beliefs, nor should communities be restrained when demonstrating pride in their faith-based community members and the symbols they use to represent that faith.

In my opinion, a country with no faith basis, made up of non-believers,

WORSHIP IN YOUR COMMUNITY AU SABLE FORKS St. James’ Church - Epliscopal (Anglican Catholic) Rev. Patti Johnson, Seacon. Services: Wed. 6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer and Healing Service. Holy Eucharist Sunday - 10:00 a.m. Phone 518-593-1838 or 518-647-5312.

United Methodist Church - Main Street. 647-8147.

Sunday 11 a.m. - Worship Service. Email: afumc1@frontiernet.net Holy Name Catholic Church - Rt. 9N, Main Street, AuSable Forks, 647-8225, Rev. Kris Lauzon Pastor, John J. Ryan - Deacon, Daily Masses Monday at 5:15 p.m., Tues. - Fri. at 8 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m., Sun. 9:15 a.m. Confessions (reconciliation) one half hour before weekend masses.

BLACK BROOK St. Matthew’s Catholic Church - Black Brook, Silver Lake Rd., 647-8225, Rev. Kris Lauzon - Pastor, John J. Ryan - Deacon, Masses Sun. 11 a.m. Confessions (reconciliation) one half hour before each mass.

BLOOMINGDALE Pilgrim Holiness Church - 14 Oregon Plains Rd., 8913178, Rev. Daniel Shumway - Sunday: Morning Worship 11am, Sunday School 10am, Evening Service 6:30 pm; Wednesday: Prayer Service 7 pm.

CLINTONVILLE United Methodist - Rt. 9N. 834-5083. Sunday, 11 a.m.

Worship Service. Pastor Rev. Joyce Bruce.

ELIZABETHTOWN St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church - Court Street. 873-6760.

Father Peter Riani., Mass Schedule: Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m., Weekdays: Consult Bulletin. Thursday 10:15 a.m. Horace Nye Home.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30 p.m. 4:10 p.m. Website: ccsespn.grainofwheat.net Church of the Good Shepherd (Episcopal) - 10 Williams Street. 873-2509. Sunday, Holy Communion 8 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Healing Prayer Service: Every Wed. 6:30 p.m. Men’s Group: Every Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Rev. David Sullivan or Ann Marie Speir. All are welcome. Email: goodshepherdetown2011@hotmail.com Web: www.etowngoodshepherd.org United Church of Christ (Congregational) - Court Street.

873-6822. Rev. Frederick C. Shaw. Worship Service: Sun. 11 a.m.; Sunday School ages 4 - grade 6.

Nursery service Email: FShaw@westelcom.com ESSEX St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - Rt. 22. 963-4524. Rev. John Demo, Admin. No Mass in Essex from Columbus Day to Memorial Day, closed for the Winter.

Essex Community United Methodist Church - Corner of Rt. 22 and Main St. 963-7766. Rev. John E. Hunn. , Sunday Worship - 10:15 AM, Sunday School - 10:15 AM. web page: www.unyumc.org/churches/ detail/375 St. John’s Episcopal Church - Church Street. 963-7775.

Holy Communion and Church School, Sunday 9:15 a.m., Morning Prayer, Wednesday 9 a.m.

Community Potluck Supper, Tuesday 6 p.m. Old Testament Bible Study, Wednesdays 10 a.m., Rev. Margaret Shaw. Email: stjohnschurch@willex.com Foothills Baptist Church at Boquet - 2172, NY Rt. 22 in Essex. Formerly Church of the Nazarene.

Wednesday Night Service at 6 p.m. Worship services are Sunday 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday school 9:45 a.m. Family Christian movies on the second Sunday of each month at 6:30 p.m., and Hymn sing on the 4th Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. Email: foothillsbapt@netzero.net HARKNESS Harkness United Methodist Church - Corner Harkness & Hollock Hill Rds., Harkness, NY. 834-7577. Rev. Edith Poland. Worship 9:30 a.m. ediepoland@aol.com JAY First Baptist Church of Jay - Rev. Joyce Bruce, Pastor.

Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

KEENE St. Brendan’s Catholic Church - Saturday Mass at 4 p.m.,

Sunday Mass at 11:15 a.m.; Pastor: Rev. John R. Yonkovig; Pastor. Rectory Phone 523-2200. Email: stagnesch@roadrunner.com St. Hubert’s All Souls Episcopal Church - Sunday Holy Eucharist 10 a.m., June 24 through September 9. Varying roster of priests celebrate communion each week.

Keene Valley Congregational Church - Main Street. 5764711. Sunday Worship Services 10 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m. Choir Wednesday evening 7 p.m. and Sunday 9:15 a.m.

KEESEVILLE Immaculate Conception - St. John the Baptist - 1804 Main Street, 834-7100. Monsignor Leeward Poissant.

Ant. Mass Saturdays - 4 p.m. - St. John’s. Sunday Masses; 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception during the winter months. Email: rcckparish@charter.net St. Paul’s Episcopal Church - Clinton Street, Keeseville.

563-6836. Sunday Service 9 a.m. Rev. Blair Biddle.

Keeseville United Methodist Church - Front Street, Keeseville. 834-7577. Rev. Edith Poland. Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. 834-7577.

Email: ediepoland@aol.com The Good Shepherd Church of the Nazarene - 124 Hill Street, Keeseville, NY. 834-9408. Pastor Richard Reese. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Tuesday Prayer Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m.

Independent Baptist Church - Rte. 22 & Interstate 87, P.O. Box 506, Keeseville, NY. 834-9620. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m., Sunday Evening Worship 7 p.m., Prayer Meeting & Bible Study - Wednesday 7 p.m.; Youth Group Sunday 7 p.m. Website: ibck.org Email: office@ibck.org Front Street Fellowship - 1724 Front Street, Keeseville, 834-7373. Pastor Warren Biggar. Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Tuesday: Home Prayer Groups 7 p.m. (Call for locations). Thursday: Ladies Bible Study 2:30 p.m. in Keeseville, 7 p.m. in Plattsburgh (Call for locations). Friday: Celebrate Recovery 6 p.m.; Kingdom Kids 6:30 p.m.; Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

Website: www.thebridgekeeseville.com Email: vikki@thebridgekeeseville.com LAKE PLACID New Hope Christian Fellowship Church - 207 Station St., Lake Placid, NY. A full gospel church. Rev. Richard Ducatt, pastor. Services are Sunday 10a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Fellowship prayer, Tuesday 6:30 p.m. and Thursday Bible Study. Once a month covered dish after Sunday morning service.

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1812 Essex to be presented ESSEX — The Belden Noble Library in Essex is pleased to announce a multimedia presentation entitled, “An 1812 View of Essex,” by Shirley La Forest, Essex Town Historian. This event will be held at the Essex Community Church Thursday, Aug. 9 at 7:30 p.m.

Using photos, drawings, personal recollections and later recordings of long-time Essex citizens, the period will be brought to life by using material, not only dating back to 1805, but related subsequent years from the first half of the 19th century. LaForest excels at drawing the audience into her talks which inevitably enlivens the presentation. Refreshments follow.

is just as intolerable as a country endorsing a single religious faith. This country’s diversity and melting pot has served us well through the centuries. Our courts need to quit attacking religion and slowly chipping away its importance in our society. Newspaper editors that call for no prayer should stay focused on the First Amendment and the freedom of speech and freedom of the press be-

Child care available Sunday & Thursday.

Handicapped accessible. For more information call 518-523-3652.

Lake Placid Baptist Church - Leading people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ Worship service Sunday 10:15 a.m. 2253 Saranac Ave., LP 523-2008, www.lpbaptist.org.

St. Eustace Episcopal Church - Worship services Sunday 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.; Tuesday 5:15 p.m. Holy Prayers; Wednesday 5:15 p.m. Holy Eucharist & Healing 2450 Main St., LP, 523-2564, www.steustace.org.

St. Agnes Catholic Church - Saturday Mass 5:30 p.m., Sunday masses 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., 169 Hillcrest, LP, 523-2200. Rev. John R. Yonkovig Adirondack Community Church - Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome here. 2583 Main St., LP. 523-3753, www.adkcomchurch.org.

Pilgrim Holiness Church - 6057 Sentinel Road Lake Placid, NY 12946. Tel. 518-523-2484 Pastor: William S. Saxton. Sunday School - 9: 45 AM Sunday Worship - 11:00 AM Sunday Evening Service - 7:00 PM Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study - 7:00 PM www.lakeplacidpilgrimholinesschurch.com LEWIS Elizabethtown Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses - Rt. 9 West, Lewis, NY. Sunday Public Talk 10 a.m. followed by Watchtower Study 10:35 a.m.; Tuesday 7 p.m. Bible Study & Theocratic Ministry School & Service Meeting. For further information contact Brian Frawley 518-873-2610.

First Congregational Church - Lewis, 873-6822. Rev. Frederick C. Shaw. Sunday Services 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Email: Fshaw@westelcom.com www.firstcongregationalchurchoflewis.com PORT HENRY Lake Champlain Bible Fellowship - Adult Sunday School 9:00-10:00 a.m., Coffee fellowship 10:00-10:30 a.m.; Worship service starts at 10:30 a.m.; Nursery and 36 Sunday School provided during worship service; VOICE Youth Group for teens; Variety of bible studies and groups available that meet weekly.

FREE community movie night the first Saturday of every month at 7 p.m. Visit our website to see what is showing 6 Church St., (518) 546-4200, www.lcbible.org, Pastor Tom Smith.

REBER United Methodist Church - Valley Road. 963-7924. Rev. Chilton McPheeters. Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m.; Church School 11 a.m.

SARANAC LAKE St. Bernard’s Catholic Church - Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m., Sunday Mass 7:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Father Mark Reilly, Pastor, 27 St. Bernard Street, SL, 891-4616, www.stbernardssaranaclake.com

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Kindergarten orientation set WESTPORT — Westport Central School Kindergarten Orientation has been scheduled for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 28-30, from 8 until 10:30 a.m. at the school. Kindergarten orientation has been designed to assist children to become more comfortable with their new school, teacher and classroom routines. Transportation will be provided by the school.

Please call the school at 962-8244 no later than Aug. 10 to register and arrange transportation.

cause once our religious freedoms are legislated away restrictions on those other cherished freedoms won’t be far behind. As for Mr. Douglas in Essex County, N.Y., why not consider a moment of reflection prior to board meetings, encouraging the members to consider the issues they are about to undertake and look for wisdom and guidance from a source of their own choosing?

Episcopal Church of St. Luke - 136 Main St., SL, 891-3605.

Sunday worship services at 7:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., led by the Reverand Ann S. Giallard, www.stlukessaranaclake.org High Peaks Church - A Bible-believing, non-denominational church. 97 Will Rogers Drive, Saranac Lake, 891-3255 Saranac Lake Baptist Church - 490 Broadway, Saranac Lake, 891-5473 First United Methodist Church - 63 Church Street, Saranac Lake, 891-3473 Adirondack Alliance Church - 72 Canaras Ave., SL, 8911383. Sharing the hope of Christ, building relationships with god. Sunday worship 10:00 a.m. with nursery care available.

First Presbyterian Church PC(USA) - 57 Church Sreet, Saranac Lake, NY, 518-891-3401, Rev. Joann White. All Are Welcome Here! 9:45am Sunday Worship. Sunday School for All Ages.

Nursery Care. 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study.

Handicap Accessible & Hearing Assistance. www.saranaclakepresbyterianchurch.org Saranac Lake Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses - 5043 Rt. 3, Saranac Lake, 518-891-9233 Sunday Public Talk 10 a.m. followed by Watchtower Study 10:35 a.m.

Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity - Worshipping at the First United Methodist Church at 63 Church St., Saranac Lake. Pastor Michael Richards presiding. 518-8915262. Services on Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. followed by coffee hour. Sunday School available.

TUPPER LAKE United Community Church - 25 High Street, Tupper Lake, 359-9810 Holy Name Catholic Church - 114 Main Street, Tupper Lake, 359-9194 St. Alphonsus Church - 48 Wawbeek Avenue, Tupper Lake, 359-3405.

St. Thomas Episcopal - 8 Brentwood Ave, Tupper Lake 359-9786 WADHAMS United Church of Christ - Sunday worship celebration at 11:00 a.m., Pastor Leon Hebrink. 962-8293 *For other ministry & discipleship opportunities see the Westport Federated Church schedule.

WESTPORT Federated Church - The “Stone Church” on Main Street, Westport - Woship Celebration Sundays at 9:00 am with “Children’s Church.” Bible and book discussion fellowship at 6:00 pm Thursdays in the parsonage.

518-962-8293 / www.westptchurch.com “Come follow Jesus in the company of friends.”

Westport Bible Church - 24 Youngs Road. 962-8247.

Pastor Dick Hoff. Sunday Morning Worship 9:15 a.m. & 11 a.m.; Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday Night Prayer 7 p.m.; Teen Club Saturday 6 p.m.; Olympian Club Sunday

We frequently ask for God to bless America both in song and prayer. I hope those blessings continue to provide our leaders, our courts and all Americans with the wisdom to accept and tolerate our differences while growing our love and respect for the country we all call home.

Dan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton Publications. He may be reached at dan@denpubs.com.

5:30 p.m. (Sept. - May) Email: westportbiblech@westelcom.com St. Philip Neri Catholic Church - 6603 Main St., Father Peter Riani, Pastor. Residence, 873-6760. Mass schedule: Sun., 8:30 a.m. Weekdays: consult bulletin. Email: allrises@westelcom.com WILLSBORO Congregational United Church of Christ - 3799 Main Street, P.O. Box 714. Worship and Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. Church phone number 518-963-4048.

United Methodist Church - Rt. 22. 963-7931. Sunday Worship Services 9 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. After school religous education program 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. on Thursdays (Only when school is in session) St. Philip of Jesus Catholic Church - 3746 Main Street.

963-4524. Rev. John Demo, Admin.

Saturday Mass at 4 p.m. & Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:15 p.m.; Sunday 9:15 a.m.

WILMINGTON Calvary Baptist Church - Rt. 86. 946-2482. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. (classes for all ages); Morning Worship 11 a.m. & Evening Service 7 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 p.m.

St. Margaret’s Roman Catholic Church - Mass Sat. 6 p.m., Sun. 7:30 a.m. Rev. Kris Lauzon - Pastor, John J. Ryan - Deacon, Confessions 5:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Whiteface Community United Methodist Church - Rt. 86 and Haselton Road in Wilmington. Pastor Brooke Newell invites everyone to join the congregation for Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m. and coffee and fellowship after. Sunday School is offered during the worship service and there is an available nursery area. Church office is located in the adjacent Reuben Sanford building and is open Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 946-7757. Riverside Thrift Shop is located in adjacent Methodist Barn and is open Wednesday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The phone for Shop is 946-2922. The Ecumenical Food Pantry is open in the Reuben Sanford building on Thursday nights from 4 to 6 p.m.

Call Don Morrison at 946-7192 for emergencies.

The Senior Lunch program under the director of Carolyn Kane serves lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Questions concerning the site can be answered at 946-2922 during that time only.

Wilmington Church of the Nazarene - Wilmington, NY. 946-7708. Bob Hess, Pastor. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship Service - 11 a.m.; Wednesday - Night Teen Group 7 p.m. - 8 p.m., Bible Study - Every Tuesday with Potluck at 6:00 p.m. and Bible Study at 7 p.m. Church Office hours - Tues. - Thurs. in the a.m. www.wilmingtonnazarene.org

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ity writers exhibit, Paul Smith’s College VIC, 8023 New York 30, 7 p.m. The cost is $5.

Wednesday, Aug. 8

Saturday, Aug. 4

LAKE PLACID — Decoy Workshop, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Way, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 523-2512, LakePlacidArts.org.

WESTPORT — Taylor Haskins with his band "Ron Revog" to perform, Ballard Park State, Route 9 N, 1 p.m.

WESTPORT — 5 K Race to begin, Ballard Park State, Route 9 N, $5 to enter race, 11 a.m.

WESTPORT — Roadside Mystic to perform, Ballard Park State, Route 9 N, 2-4 p.m.

LAKE PLACID — Seagle Music Colony – Hooray for Hollywood to be performed, The Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 8p.m. $15. 523-2512.

LAKE PLACID — Art Demonstration by Robert Melzmuf, The Bookstore Plus, 3- 5 p.m. $5, www.thebookstoreplus.com, 523-2950.

ESSEX — Essex Day, Beggs Point, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

JAY — JAY DAY craft fair and celebration, Jay Village Green Route 9N, all day.

LAKE PLACID — Saturday Night Ice Show, Olympic Center Ice Rink, 2634 Main Street, 7:30 p.m. $10, or $8 for kids. www.lakeplacidskating.com.

UPPER JAY — The Birthday Party to be performed, The Recovery Lounge, Route 9N, 8 p.m. $18, 946-8315.

Sunday, Aug. 5

LAKE PLACID — Decoy Workshop, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Way, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 523-2512,

LakePlacidArts.org.

SARANAC LAKE — Tri-Lakes Motorcycle Rally for High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care, departure at Hospice Office, 19 Clinton Street, 11 a.m. $25. 891-0606.

LAKE PLACID — “Transfigurations” oerformance of Bethoven’s Tripple Concerto, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Way, 7:30 p.m. 523-2512, LakePlacidArts.org.

UPPER JAY — The Birthday Party to be performed, The Recovery Lounge, Route 9N, 8 p.m. $18, 946-8315.

Monday, Aug. 6

WESTPORT — Free aerobics classes, Westport Town Hall, 22 Champlain Avenue, 8 a.m.

LAKE PLACID — Children’s Auditions: Missoula Children’s Theatre for 50 castings, The Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Way, 9:30a.m. 523-2512 www.LakePlacidArts.org.

LAKE PLACID — Weekly Monday Summer Storytime to celebrate National Smile Week, The Bookstore Plus,Main Street, 10 a.m. www.thebookstoreplus.com, 523-2950.

LAKE PLACID — Shakespeare in the Adirondack Park: The Tempest, Lake Placid Center for the Arts grounds, 17 Algonquin Way, 7p.m. 523-2512.

KEENE VALLEY — Mark Levy: Teach Mississippi during Freedom Summer 1964, Keene Valley Library, 1796 Nys Route 73, 7:30 p.m. 576-4335.

Tuesday, Aug. 7

PAUL SMITHS — Nature Poetry and writings by minor-

WESTPORT — Free aerobics classes, Westport Town Hall, 22 Champlain Avenue, 8 a.m.

LAKE PLACID — LPCA Green Market Wednesday, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Way. 9 a.m.-1p.m.

523-2512, www.LakePlacidFarmersMarket.com.

ESSEX — JAZZICAL Concert, Essex Commmunity Church, Main Street, www.essexcommunityconcerts.org.

WADHAMS — InternetXpress Computer Workshop, Wadhams Free Library, 763 Nys Route 22, 3:30-5 p.m. 8732341.

LAKE PLACID — Demystifying the College Admission Process, Northwood School, 92 Northwood Road, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 523-3357 ext. 201.

LAKE PLACID — Short Film Premiere “The Come Up” by Kirk Sullivan, The Lake Placid Center, 17 Algonquin Way, $5.

523-2512.

Thursday, Aug. 9

SARANAC LAKE — Story Hour, Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main Street, 10:30-11 a.m. 891-4191.

LAKE PLACID — Mastermind Assembly Book CLub to meet, The Bookstore Plus, Main Street, 5-6 p.m. 523-2950.

LAKE PLACID — The Met: Live in HD Summer Encore Series: Der Rosenkavalier showing, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Way, 7p.m. $16.

ESSEX — Noel Coward’s farce Blithe Spirit to be performed, Masonic Lodge, Main Street, 7 pm, pay as you can fee, with a silent auction at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 10

WESTPORT — Free aerobics classes, Westport Town Hall, 22 Champlain Avenue, 8 a.m.

ELIZABETHTOWN — Adirondack Farmers' Market, Be-

hind Adirondack Center Museum, 7590 Main Street, 9 a.m.1 p.m.

AU SABLE FORKS — InternetXpress Computer Workshop, Au Sable Forks Free Library, 9 Church Lane, 1-3:30 p.m. 873-2341.

PAUL SMITHS — Farmers Market, Paul Smith’s College VIC, Route 30, 2-5 p.m. 327-6241.

JAY — Au Sable Valley Grange Farmers Market, Jay Riverside Park, Main Street, 3-6 p.m. 647-8194.

LAKE PLACID — Film Showing: Gasland, The Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Way, 7:30 p.m. $6. 5232512.

WILLSBORO — Annual Library Used Book Sale Preview, Paine Memorial Library, 2 Gilliland Lane, 5-8 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 11

WILLSBORO — Annual Library Used Book Sale, Paine Memorial Library, 2 Gilliland Lane, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.

LAKE PLACID — “Cinderella” childrens performance, The Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Way, 7:30 p.m. $7 or $5 for kids. 523-2512.

WADHAMS — Paddle the Boquet River upstream from Wadhams Falls with Schell McKinley, BRASS Treasurer, Meet at 10 a.m. at the Dogwood Bread Company on County Route 10. 962-8346.

LAKE PLACID — Second Saturday Storytime to celebrate National Picnic Month, The Bookstore Plus, Main Street, 10 a.m. www.thebookstoreplus.com, 523-2950.

LAKE PLACID — Author Signing Extravaganza, Book Store Plus, Main Street, 3-5 p.m. www.thebookstoreplus.com, 523-2950.

JAY — Susan Richards & Crew to perform, Jay Village Green Route 9N, 6:30 p.m.

KEENE VALLEY — Performance of the musical Irene, Keene Central School Auditorium, 33 Market Street, 7:30 p.m. 946-8323.

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This Month in History - AUGUST 1st - The first U.S. Census is completed. There are four million people in the U.S. in 1790.

4th - Champagne is invented by Dom Perignon.

(1693) I’ll drink to that!

6th - Murderer John Hart is the first person to be executed in an electric chair (1890) 6th - The Atom bomb is dropped on Hiroshima, Japan by the U.S. (1945)

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HOME SENIOR HOUSING 55yrs. + in Essex County, Westport/Wadhams - 2 bedroom home with extra rooms in the Summer.

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WESTPORT HOME FOR RENT 3 bedroom, 1 bath, Security deposit required, $650/mo., Available September 1st. Please call 518-962-8957 or 518-518-5709043.

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COMMUNITY SALE ALTONA’S 17TH ANNUAL Townwide Garage Sale August 4-5, 8a.m to 4p.m.

Saturday Craft Fair/Bake Sale Concession Maps available at Altona FIre Station on the Devils Den Road 236-7271 Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary

YARD SALE 7/29,7/30 & 8/3, 8/4, 8/5 10am5pm, 6663 Main Street, Westport, NY. Books, Dishes, Christmas items, Linens, Clothes (all sizes), Jewelry, Electronics, & Craft items.

WHITEFACE RANGE HALL, GARAGE SALE 5794 NYS Rt. 86, WILMINGTON NEW YORK, Saturday August 18, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. WILMINGTON TOWN WIDE YARD SALE Aug. 18th. INSIDE TABLES AVAILABLE @ WHITEFACE RANGE HALL only $25.00 Contact Roy @ the Little Super Market at 946-2274 Rain or Shine.

GARAGE SALE/ BARN SALE

ANTIQUE FAIR AND FLEA MARKET August 4th & 5th at the Washington County Fairgrounds, Rte. 29, Greenwich NY. $3 admission. (Sat. 8a-6p, Sun 9a-4p) Featuring over 200 dealers.

GREAT FOOD. Early-Bird Friday (8/3 - 6a-6p - $10). RAIN or SHINE. Call (518) 331-5004 ATTN: GARAGE SALE ENTHUSIASTS! Buying or selling second-hand treasures?The NYS Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection, in conjunction with the Free Community Papers of New York, recommends checking the following websites to help assure that the item has not been recalled or the subject of a safety warning: http:/www.recalls.gov and the Consumer Product Safety Commission at www.cpsc.gov. For other important recall and product safety information visit the Division of Consumer Protection at www.dos.ny.gov MOVING SALE, MOVING SALE 1869 Creek Rd., Crown Point, Call: 518-594-0004.

EVERYTHING GOES! NEW RUSSIA, YARD SALE 3 Lakota Way, New Russia, Friday August 03, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Saturday August 4, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sunday August 5, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Super HUGE amazing lawn sale. Furniture, antiques, electronics, camping and rock climbing gear, tools, ladders, household items, art supplies, tons of stuff!

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RELIEF PEER COMPANION – Provides support to individuals who receive services from MHA. Possess High School diploma, or equivalent, plus two years of human services experience.

PART TIME MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT – Completes tasks assigned in the areas of vehicles, building and grounds maintenance as well as janitorial duties. High School Diploma or equivalent required.

INTERIN PART TIME FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR ASSISTANT – Must be detail oriented, organized, with emphasis to accuracy Proficient in Excel, Word, with knowledge of Accounting Software. In depth experience with spread sheets and charts a must. Past experience working for Not for Profit a plus Reports directly to Financial Administrator.

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TEACHER AIDE The Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School is seeking applications for a 1:1 shared Teacher Aide. Submit a cover letter to: A. Paul Scott, Interim Superintendent, PO Box 158, Elizabethtown, NY 12932. Deadline: August 10, 2012. EOE SUBSTITUTES: The ElizabethLewis Central School is seeking applications for substitutes in the following areas: Carfeteria to fill a vacancy, Teacher, Nurse RN, Bus Drivers & Custodian. Submit a cover letter to: A. Paul Scott, Interim Superintendent, PO Box 158, Elizabethtown, NY 12932. Deadline: Continuous Recruitment.

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THE ELIZABETHTOWN-LEWIS CENTRAL SCHOOL is accepting applications for a part -time French Teacher for 20122013 school year. Send resume, NYS Certification, reference letters and credentials to: A. Paul Scott, Interim Superintendent, Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School, PO Box 158, Elizabethtown, NY 12932 - deadline: 8/21/2012 web site: www.elcsd.org EOE

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HELP WANTED LOCAL CDL LOCAL DRIVER CDL Driver with 2+ years exp. with Tractor and Trailer. Petroleum trans co. does day trips only. 518298-2555 CUSTODIAN POSITION The Keene Valley Fire District is looking for custodian, interested persons should send letter of interest to Keene Valley Fire District, PO Box 508, Keene Valley, NY 12943. Letters must be received before August 6, 2012 ESSEX COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH Announces and Anticipated Vacancy for Registered Professional Nurse $23.82/Hour with Excellent Benefits, No residency requirements, Lat date to submit applications in August 6th, 2012. For applications contact Essex County Personnel (518) 873-3360 or they are available on our website: http:/ /www.co.essex.ny.us/personneljob s.asp

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GARAGE DOOR 8'x16', White Aluminum, insulated, very good condition, no dents, will be available on or around August 9th. Asking $450 OBO. 518297-2241.

SMALL WELL ESTABLISHED TAX & Accounting Practice For Sale With Building. IdealLocation. Call 1-315 -668-1012

GOLD’S GYM 12 lb. weighted vest, used 1x, $25, 293.6620

FOR SALE 1972 GRAN TORINO runs, needs work, $4000 or best reasonable offer; 7140 Hesston Chopper, hay & corn head, $1,575; Chevy Van 30 Travelmaster camper $2800. 518-962-4394 5,000 BTU GE & 8,000 BTU GE Air conditioners E-Mail: jobe515@charter.net Phone: (518) 643-6770

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: REDNECK BISTRO, L.L.C. Articles of Organization filed with New York State Secretary of State (SSNY) on June 7, 2012. Office Location: Essex County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Red-

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: REG CARVER FARM, L.L.C. Articles of Organization filed with New York State Secretary of State (SSNY) on June 7, 2012. Office Location: Essex County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Reg Carver Farm, L.L.C., 164 Galen Street #85, Watertown, MA 02472.

Purpose: Farming and all other

legal purposes.

VN-6/30-8/4/12-6TC26689 ----------------------------NORTHEAST LIVELINE, LLC NOTICE OF FORMATION of a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC): DATE OF FORMATION: The Articles of Organization were filed with the New York State Secretary of State on June 19, 2012.

NEW YORK OFFICE LOCATION: Essex County AGENT FOR PROCESS: The Secretary of State is designated as Agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC to 15 School Lane, AuSable Forks, New York

12912.

PURPOSE: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

VN-6/30-8/4/12-6TC26693 ----------------------------1970 SARANAC AVENUE LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 06/12/12.

Office Location: Essex County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 8 Stanwich Rd., Greenwich, CT 06830. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act.

VN-7/28-9/1/12-6TC27274 ----------------------------NOTICE A SECOND MEETING of the Town of Keene Board of Assessment Review

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REAL ESTATE AUCTION

OVER 30 MILLION WOMEN SUFFER FROM HAIR LOSS! Do you? If so, we have asolution!

CALL KERANIQUE TO FIND OUT MORE 1-877-218-1590

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STANDING TIMBER Logger smaller equipment searching for standing timber to harvest.

Experienced & insured. Trees are money! 518-524-1972.

WANTED ALL MOTORCYCLES, & Memorabilia pre 1980, $Top CASH$ PAID! Running or not. 1315-569-8094

IF YOU USED YAZ/YASMIN /OCELLA BIRTH CONTROL PILLS or a NuvaRING VaginalRing contraceptive between 2001 and the present time and suffered a stroke or heartattack or developed blood clots, you may be entitled to compensation. Call AttorneyCharles Johnson 1-800-535-5727

neck Bistro, L.L.C., 1045 Reber Road, Willsboro, NY 12996.

Purpose: Restaurant operations and all other legal purposes.

VN-6/30-8/4/12-6TC26690 -----------------------------

MINERALS WANTS to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201

WORK ON JET ENGINES - Train for hands on Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Job placement assistance. Call AIM (866) 854-6156.

IF YOU HAD HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY between 2004 and presenttime and required a second surgery, you may be entitled to compensation.

Contact Attorney Charles Johnson.

1-800-535-5727

LEGALS

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BUYING EVERYTHING! Furs, Coins, Gold, Antiques, Watches, Silver, Art, Diamonds."The Jewelers Jeweler Jack" 1-917-696-2024

By Appointment. Lic-Bonded.

will be held, Thursday, Aug 2, 2012 at 3 pm at the Assessors office on 8 Church St., Keene, NY to review and correct clerical errors.

NO NEW GREIVANCES WILL BE HEARD. Tony Goodwin Chairman Board of Assessment Review VN-7/28-8/4/12-2TC27288 ----------------------------NOTICE OF U N C L A I M E D PROPERTY HELD

BY Chazy & Westport Telephone Corp and Westelcom Network Inc, Westport, NY. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 402 of the Abandoned Property Law of the State of New York that: a) a report of unclaimed amounts of money held or owing

10 WEEK OLD Boxer Puppies, all Brindle's, vet checked, $600 each. Call 518-5242947 FREE BEAGLE MIX 6 yrs. old, great with kids & other dogs, she is a good dog. Please call 518-576-9312

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

BUILDING, 211 N. Franklin Street,Watkins Glen, NY 14891.

One block from lakefront. $209,000. Call Ken Wilson at Keller Williams Realty Southern Tier & Finger Lakes. 1-607-7388483

PETS PYGMY GOATS FOR SALE Lady & Lilly 2yrs old.

Friendly, loving and healthy. conway12@charter.net 518-524-0493 $99

ACCESSORIES WESTPORT: OFFICE SUITES. Fully furnished w/ cubicles, desks, computer & phone hook-ups. 720 sq. ft. Lake views. Contact Jim Forcier @ 518962-4420.

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by the above named corporations has been made to the Comptroller of the State of NY, and that a list of names of the persons appearing from the records of such corporations to be entitled thereto is on file and open to public inspection at its principal office in Westport, NY where any such property is payable; b) such deposits, payments and refunds, together with interest due thereon deductions, will be paid by it on or before the succeeding thirteenth day of September to persons establishing to its satisfaction their right to receive the same; and c) in the succeeding month of October, and on or before the tenth day thereof, such unclaimed

2011 5X8 Enclosed Utility Trailer, Custom Built by Forest River RV, Drop Down Ramp Door & Ramps, Roof Vents, Interior lights, LED Exterior Lights, Front Stone Guard, 2990 GVW, 15" Tires, Cost $2600 New, Asking $1600 OBO. 518-647-5985

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AUTO WANTED CASH FOR CARS AND TRUCKS. Get A Top Dollar INSTANT Offer!

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deposits, payments and refunds, together with interest due thereon, still remaining will be paid to the Comptroller of the State of NY, and that it shall thereupon cease to be liable therefore.

Chazy & Westport Telephone Corp.

Westelcom Network Inc. 2 Champlain Ave Westport, NY 12993 NCM-8/4/12-1TC27372 VN-8/4/12-1TC-27372 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION of LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. DO-ZEN, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 7/12/12. Office location: Essex County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a

copy of process to: The LLC, 1586 NYS Rt. 22, Essex, NY 12936.

Purpose: to engage in any lawful act.

VN-8/4-9/8/12-6TC27368 ----------------------------NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that license #2186366 has been applied for by the undersigned to sell wine/beer at retail in a tavern, during Summer under the alcoholic beverage control law at Whiteface Operating Tenant LLC 2331 Saranac Ave., Lake Placid, NY 12946 for on-premises consumption.

VN-8/4-8/11-12-2TC27377 -----------------------------

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COLLECTOR’’S ITEM ADIRONDACK FISHING CANOE! 12 Ft. Grumman 2 person Aluminum Canoe (excellent) Adirondack Pond to Pond Amenities.

Grumman does not make canoes now. Compare on Ebay or Amazon $1,300 518-643-8483

2007 PORSCHE BOXSTER Burgundy/Beige Excellent condition. 5,6000 Miles, 6 cylinder, 5 speed automatic w/ Tiptronic Transmission, loaded w/many options, in show room condition.

315-447-0888 $35,500 OBO.

CARS

BOATS 1977 156 GLASTRON Boat with 70 HP Johnson motor, with trailer, excellent condition. $3000. 518-359-8605 1980 18 1/2 FT. Century Cuddy Cabin, 120 HP I/O, trailer, GPS depth finder, down rigger, plus. $2900. 518-963-8220 or 518-569-0118 1985 17 1/2’ open bow, full canvas, in/out board motor, new seats, interior, Shoreline trailer included, great condition, $3400 OBO. 518-5630983 or 518-593-5408

95 CHRYSLER New Yorker solid body, good tires will not pass inspection $1500 Call: (239) 989-8686

1964 FORD 4000 4 cyl., gas, Industrial loader & industrial Front End, 12 spd., Sherman Transmission, Pie Weights, $4200.00.

518-962-2376 Evenings.

’07 SUZUKI BURGMAN 400 SCOOTER BLUE, 4327 MI., BACKRESTS, ONE OWNER, GARAGED, PERFECT! $3950 518-532-9361

MOTORCYCLES

2002 HONDA VTX 1800, mint condition, many extras, $5000. 518-492-2348

TRUCKS

1952 DESOTO White/Blue, no rust, small Hemi,, great project car. Serious inquires only. $3500. 518-962-4688 1989 TOYOTA SUPRA fully loaded, all electric, all power, 5 spd., hatch back, sunroof, runs good, $4500. 113 Flat Rock, Morrisonville, NY. 518-563-9967

2000 RANGER 2000 Ranger XLT 4x4 Super Cab, camper top, liner, tonneau cover, 6 cyl., auto, AC, stereo, 130K, $3995. 518-576-9042 1981 INTERNATIONAL single axle dump truck, runs great, inspected and on the road. $4000 OBO. 518-834-9088.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES COLEMAN CAMPER Like New, Sleeps 5, Stove, Ice Box, Sink, AC/DC Power, Awning, $2300. 518-585-3226

2006 YAMAHA STRATOLINER S 1854 cc. After market seat. Removeable windshield and bags.

Everything perfect. $8300 or will trade for used car + cash (kbb + difference) 518-585-2217 cell 319-855-0640. ryzachp@nycap.rr.com

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MUSTANG 2010 convertible, V-6, auto, leather interior, runs great, 45,000 miles, loaded. Asking $17,000 OBO or trade for a classic car. Call 518962-8539

WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE KAWASAKI 19671980 Z1-900, KZ900, KZ1000, ZIR, KZ1000MKII, W1-650,H1500, H2-750, S1-250, S2-350, S3400 Suzuki GS400,GT380, CB750 CASH PAID. FREE NATIONAL PICKUP. 1-800-772-1142, 1-310721-0726 usa@classicrunners.com

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NEW!

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Miles per year 10,500 Lease Rate* 0.75% Purchase Op $14,738 Cash Down $1,500 Due at Inception $1,796.50 Ford Retail Cust. Cash $250 Included *Tax, Title, Registration Extra

2012 FORD EDGE SEL AWD SYNC SYSTEM, SIRIUS, REAR-VIEW CAMERA, 6 SPD. AUTO, STK# EN310

$

$

MSRP Ford 5.0 Bonus Cash Ford Retail Cust. Cash Ford Trade Assist.

FMCC Cust. Bonus Dealer Discount D

$

31,999

22,901 or

206 mo. / 24 mo. lease

NEW!

OFFER ENDS 10/1/12

$38,075 -$500 -$2,000 -$750 -$1,000 -$1,826

Or choose 0%* for 60 mos.!!

OFFER ENDS 10/1/12

Miles per year 10,500 Lease Rate* 0.75% Purchase Op $15,475 Cash Down $1,500 Due at Inception $1,803.50 Ford Retail Cust. Cash $2,258 Included *Tax, Title, Registration Extra

2012 2 FORD FIESTA SE AUTO, A AU UTO, AIR, SYNC, PWR. WINDOWS/LOCKS/ WINDOWS/LOCKS/MIRRORS, / CRUISE STK# SEN420

$

189 mo. / 24 mo. lease

22012 FORD F150 SUPERCAB 4X4 XLT

S! GORGEOU

AUTO, AIR, CRUISE, PWR. WINDOWS/LOCKS/SEAT, STK# EN526

$34,505 -$2,000 -$1,000 -$1,510

29,995

RRED RE EEDD CCANDY ANDY & SILVER 2-TONE, 5.0 V8, PWR. SEAT/WINDOWS/LOCKS/MIRRORS, CHROME C GRP, STK #EN387

2012 FORD FUSION SE

$

OFFER ENDS 10/1/12

MSRP Ford Retail Cust. Cash FMCC Cust. Bonus Cash* Dealer Discount

NEW!

NEW!

OFFER ENDS 10/1/12

Miles per year 10,500 Lease Rate* 0.50% Purchase Op $12,045 Cash Down $1,500 Due at Inception $1,786.50 Ford Retail Cust. Cash $500 Included *Tax, Title, Registration Extra

2012 FORD 2012 FO F25 F250 4X4 NEW!

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August 4, 2012

6.2L V8, AUTO, AIR, PW, PL, CRUISE, TRAILER TOW, SPRAY IN BEDLINER STK#EN377

OFFER ENDS 10/1/12

MSRP Ford Retail Cust. Cash Ford Retail Bonus Cash FMCC Cust. Bonus Cash* Dealer Discount

$

$36,180 -$1,500 -$500 -$1,000 -$1,190

31,990

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*Requires Ford Motor Credit approval. approval All customers may not qualify. qualify

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2012 DODGE JOURNEY SXT

2012 DODGE JOURNEY SE

BRAND NEW!

BRAND NEW!

#AM239 BBright #AM239, i ht Sil Silver, 4 Cyl., C l Automatic, A t ti 3rd 3d Row Seating, Front Wheel Drive.

2012 DODGE JOURNEY SXT BRAND NEW!

#AM305, Storm Grey, 4 Cyl., Automatic, 3rd Row Seating, Front Wheel Drive

$24,890

#AM309 #AM309, St Storm G Grey, 6 Cyl., C l Automatic, A t ti 3rd 3 d Row R Seating, Heated Front Seats, Dual Exhaust, Front Wheel Drive

$20,985

*

*

MSRP

August 4, 2012

MSRP

You may qualify for more than

You may qualify for more than

$2,500

$500

in rebates!

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in rebates!

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Located just 1/4 mile south of Cobble Hill Golf Course on Route 9 in Elizabethtown.

MSRP

You may qualify for

0% Plus $1,000 or more!

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*In order to receive a rebate, you must qualify for each specific rebate based on Chrysler’s Program rules. Incentive programs subject to change without notification. See dealership for complete details. You may qualify for 0% for 36 months in lieu of rebates. Tax, title extra.

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(518) 873-6386

Dealer#3160005 www.adirondackauto.com

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Court Street • Elizabethtown, NY

$27,930

*

Court Street, Elizabethtown, NY

873-6386

2008 Jeep Commander Sport - Stk. #AL198A, black, 68,000 miles ...................................................................$17,480 2008 Chevy Trailblazer LT - Loaded, 52,000 miles ...............................................................................................$19,890

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