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Husband of pet store owner says he was trying to avoid vet bills

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By Katherine Clark Katherine@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ Plattsburgh police are asking the public to help in the search for 11 sick and abandoned puppies in the Plattsburgh area.

Police believe Michael Staley, husband of Northern Puppies Pet Store owner Tammy Staley, staged a burglary at the Northern Puppies store and abandoned 24 puppies around the Saranac area.

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Shawna Armstrong shows the massive chandelier which was recently hung in the Strand Theater. Renovations on the 1924 landmark are nearly complete, with renovations on track for completion in the spring of 2014. For a complete article on the Strand, turn to page 3.

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DANNEMORA Ñ Ó Let me introduce you to my Rocket 88. Yes itÕ s great, just wonÕ t wait. Everybody likes my Rocket 88.Ó That song, by Bill Haley and His Comets, may very well have been playing in Clem CoutureÕ s head when he took on the challenge to build a car from scratch, in just seven months, and compete against two other Ò OlÕ SkoolÓ car builders at this yearÕ s Syracuse Nationals car show. He took on that challenge, and won a trophy every bit as unusual as his one-of-a-kind classic hot rod. Ò I was kind of dumbfounded. I was the outsider. The other two cars were nice...good quality work,Ó said Couture from his backyard shop behind his house in Dannemora.

The annual Syracuse Nationals is one of the largest car shows on the East Coast. Last year organizers were brain-storming on a way to spur interest in the NationalsÕ Ò OlÕ Skool Roundup,Ó section of the event.

The rules were simple: It couldnÕ t be a project already in the works, and it had to run on July 15 at the Nationals. Dubbed Ò The North Country Frenchman,Ó Couture

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Strand renovations near completion

By Shawn Ryan

shawn@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGHÑ Behind the glass doors and past the Italian marble floored lobby, renovations on the Strand Theater are rapidly approaching the finish line.

With its $3.6 million renovation 90 percent complete, the Strand will soon be back to its 1924 gilded glory. Only a few finishing touches, and a few more dollars, remain before the grand re-opening next spring. Ò We got a grant; if we raised $75,000 they would give us $75,000, and we did,Ó said Shawna Armstrong, gallery curator and marketing coordinator at the NCCCA Art Center, which oversees the Strand. Ò WeÕ re just waiting for the construction companies to put in their bids (for the final work).”

With a dedicated cadre of volunteers and staff working from a limited number of pictures from that period, the StrandÕ s restoration will be historically accurate, with a few exceptions to comply with modern day fire and safety codes. Gone, for instance, will be the standing room area in the back of the lobby. Nearly 100 seats were also lost to the placement of heat, air conditioning and sound systems in the now wider walls, and the fact that modern day seats are wider than they were in 1924.

The new Strand will seat just under 500 people downstairs, and another 450 upstairs.

The massive Swarovski crystal chandelier, which was donated by Schonbek and hung recently, was re-created without benefit of any photographs. It was constructed from a description found in a local paper from that time period. A massive pipe organ, one of only 160 like it in the world, is currently in Boston being refurbished. One patron alone donated nearly $200,000 to refurbish the organ.

The original paint on the theater walls was found to be intact, and hand sculpted accents in the lobby are being painted to match. In fact, the entire paint scheme will be accurate to 1924. If the original silver paint in the theater section had been painted over through the years, Armstrong

said, the project would have taken another full year to complete.

There are however drawbacks to an historically accurate building. Ò The problem with the Strand is, because we kept the original historical design, thereÕ s not a lot of storage. A lot of amenities that people are used to, we donÕ t have. We only have four bathrooms with three stalls each for 1,000 people. Unfortunately thatÕ s part of the deal,Ó said Armstrong, adding: Ò We only have one broom closet.Ó While not yet 100 percent done, the Strand is up and running with a slate of upcoming shows. Bluesman Johnny Rawls will be playing the Strand Aug. 16, and numerous other events are slated for the fall. A calendar of upcoming events can be found on the NCCCA Art Center website at plattsburgharts.org. The revamped Strand will include performing arts, and a name change to the Strand Center for the Arts, which will include the Arts Education Center, will be made soon.

Another successful fundraiser has patrons purchasing their own seat at the Strand, and they will be given advanced opportunities to purchase tickets for upcoming shows. A large number of these seats have already been sold.

An intern will be starting in the fall, and will be posting pictures of the past and present, on the theaterÕ s Facebook page, at www.facebook. com/Strand.Plattsburgh.

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Champlain Telephone customer appreciation day Held in conjunction with TownWide garage sale.

By Shawn Ryan

shawn@denpubs.com CHAMPLAIN Ñ On Aug. 17, Champlain Telephone Company will hold its annual Customer Appreciation Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event is being held in conjunction with the Champlain Town-Wide Garage Sale and the Ò Champlain DayÓ celebration.

Offering items donated by their employees, Champlain Telephone will participate in the garage sale, with all proceeds being divided evenly among the libraries located within the Champ-

lain Telephone coverage area. Raffle tickets will also be available throughout the day. Ò Each year we have a committee of our employees that gets together and they decide what charity we would like to support,Ó said Vicki Marking, marketing director for Champlain Telephone. Ò The last couple of years it has been the local food shelf, and that had been very successful.Ó This year the committee decided to support the four public libraries in the Champlain Telephone coverage area: Champlain, Rouses Point, Altona and Mooers.

Champlain Telephone collects funds from the sale of the items, plus the sale of raffle tickets for items donated by local businesses, then that amount is typically matched by Champlain Telephone. Those stopping by Champlain Telephone at their Main Street office, where their sale will be held, will also be eligible for

a door prize of a 32-inch flat screen television. Ò This year we have the Champlain Valley Irish Dancers who are performing in the morning at 10:30. Then we have a band, Overdrive, which is playing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. And then there are a variety of events for the kids. We have a bounce house, thereÕ s face painting, rides for the kids in the telephone bucket truck,Ó Marking said.

Marking said that they would accept gently used items donated by community members for the sale, except for articles of clothing.

Champlain Telephone will also be serving hotdogs and hamburgers from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., free of charge. Ò The only thing that would cost anybody anything would be if they choose to buy raffle tickets to support the libraries. Every coin that is collected that day goes to the local libraries.Ó

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katherine@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ One of the most valuable resources of a community is its volunteers helping to sustain programs that enrich the lives of residents. To harness that energy, the North Country Regional Volunteer Center (NCVC) will host an educational event for organizations to learn how to reach potential volunteers through an online data base on Aug. 29.

NCVC, operated by the United Way of the Adirondack Region (UWAR), will host the training event at the Plattsburgh City Li-

Run To Remember slated

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shawn@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGHÑ The fourth annual Run To Remember Doug Hoffman 5K fun run/walk will be held Saturday, Aug. 17 at 9:30 a.m. at the Plattsburgh Recreation Center on the Base Oval.

Prior to the run will be a Ò Brain Buster Bustle,Ó a one mile fun run for kids under 12.

Proceeds from the run will benefit the Plattsburgh AlzheimerÕ s Disease Assistance Center. Ò All the proceeds stay locally in the three county area, and itÕ s to help raise awareness for early alzheimers, and to help be vigilant in the prevention and treatment of alzheimers,Ó said run director Debbie Frederick.

The Plattsburgh AlzheimerÕ s Disease Assistance Center provides evaluations, education and information for families and people with alzheimers, provides counseling, peer connections, and operates the Third Age Adult Center programs in Clinton, Essex and Franklin county.

Pre-registration before Aug. 14 is $10, race day registration is $15. Pre-registration forms are available at the Plattsburgh Recreation Center, or by emailing runtoremember10@yahoo. com. The first 25 people registered will receive a t-shirt.

Run-day registration starts at 8 a.m. The Ò Brain Buster BustleÓ starts at 9 a.m., and the 5K run starts at 9:30 a.m.

The Run to Remember can be found on Facebook at: 4th Annual Run To Remember Doug Hoffman.

brary, 19 Oak Street, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. During the training, participants will learn how to create organizational profiles that illustrate the work of the organization and the desires of its volunteers, said UWAR Director of Development, Kathy Snow.

During the event, officials of NCVC will be shown how their website can be used as a tool for recruiting volunteers.

The NCVC website, www.northcountryvolunteer.org, was launched in June 2012. The NCVC and the website were started thanks to a grant awarded by the State Commission on National Community Service three years ago, Snow said.

The online volunteer resource center serves Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties.

Snow said the website is a mutually beneficial tool for organizations in need of help and residents looking for a place to help their community. The site can match people with a passion for helping to where they can do the most good. Ò Volunteers can go to the site and type into the keywords, Ô Driver,Õ Ô Animals,Õ Ô YouthÕ or Ô ElderlyÕ and be matched with an organization doing something they are passionate about and where they can really help,Ó said Snow. Ò ItÕ s really good to give back, a lot of people generally donÕ t have the money they might want to give but time is free and can be the most valuable gift someone can offer.Ó The site also registers volunteers and in the session the groups will be shown how to log their volunteerÕ s hours to be run in reports. Ò The grant program was originally launched after a report came out that New York ranked 51st (last) in volunteerism, I donÕ t think that could be true based on our communityÕ s volunteer numbers,Ó Snow said. Ò Through the data base we can teach the different groups how to keep track of the number of volunteers and volunteer hours theyÕ ve accumulated, which can help them when applying for grants.Ó During the session, guests will have the opportunity to get step-by-step instructions using the libraryÕ s computers to register on the website.

PLATTSBURGH Ñ What is 9 x 9? 9x9 is a unique fundraiser for the NCCCA that encourages participation from all artists of any age, of any level, and in any medium. Get your family, friends, or co-workers together and create to support your local Arts Center.

This exhibition/fundraiser is anonymous. Each piece will be labeled with only a number and buyers will purchase pieces based on visual appeal. Artist names will be revealed 2 weeks after the opening.

All entries will be for sale to the public for $19.99 each and proceeds will benefit NCCCA. Submission deadline: Aug. 24.

Opening reception is Sept. 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Main Gallery. The reception will also join with the opening of a show by local photographer, Ron Nolland.

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Ò Our website has been up a year, we are going to show the people who come to the event how to create their online profile and explain their volunteer needs in a creative way,Ó said Snow. Ò WeÕ re like a matchmaker for agencies that are in desperate need and volunteers that want to help.Ó The training event is open to community organizations, agencies, potential volunteers and veteran volunteers and municipalities. Included in the training will be a focus on recruitment, orienting, supporting, evaluating and saluting (ROSES) volunteers.

Snow said with state budget cuts many not-for-profits are having to do more work with less people. Ò Volunteers are very valuable, especially now,Ó Snow said.

“These agencies need help and people can find something matching their passions and values on the site.Ó There will be a free lunch served while discussing the volunteer data base and volunteer recruitment strategies.

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he North Country is now in the midst of the annual tradition that is all about fried dough, Ferris wheels and derby

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Counties throughout the state are holding their annual county fairs and festivals throughout the months of July and August.

Clinton County and Essex County have already wrapped up their shows for 2013, while Franklin County and Addison County, Vt., run through this weekend and the Washington County Fair kicks in on Aug. 19 and runs through Aug. 25.

For many communities, the county fair represents the peak of summer activities. The provide a chance for people to come together on an annual basis and provides a chance for young and old to show their crafts and promote their passions. It gives families a less expensive option when it comes to providing entertainment like rides and shows for their children then one might find at other theme parks in the region.

Most of the fairs here continue to focus on the world of agriculture, which is making a strong comeback. The world of the local farmer has experienced a renaissance of sorts during the past 10 years, and while there are still plenty of dairy farms with cattle to show and display, local produce farms are also given a county-wide stage to show and sell what they harvest.

4-H and Future FarmerÕ s of America organizations build their entire year around the one week every year that they have to shine at the county fair. Whether it is through competition like horse and cattle shows or displaying what they were able to do as a group, the county fair is the biggest stage that they may have the entire year. Most also conduct a major portion of their fundraising at fairs through raffles and dairy stands, selling milk, ice cream and more to help fair-goers beat the summer heat.

Fairs have also become a stage for local talent. From daily concerts for bands and performers, Ò living the dream,Ó to talent search competitions for all ages, fairs give kids and adults alike a chance to step into the spotlight in a fun and family-friendly arena.

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At the same time, we would be remiss if we did not take a moment to thank all of those who make these events possible. A lot of times, all fair boards and fair leaders hear is negativity, but we want to commend them for the work they do. While the lay person only sees what happens the couple days before the fair opens through the few days past closing, members of local fair boards and agricultural societies start planning for their week of events almost as soon as the gates close. In Essex County, organizers were talking about midway and fair date options for 2014 two days before the 2013 fair ended.

It’s a lot of hard work to find the perfect fit of carnival, entertainment and attractions at the right price, and it seems the only time anyone speaks up is when — in their opinion — that fit is not right.

Not us. We want to thank you all for making the summer a little more fun for everyone at prices that are much more reasonable then any other venues can offer. Your hard work and dedication to your county and those you serve is sincerely appreciated.

We canÕ t let this editorial end without a quick word out to the Essex County Board of Supervisors. WeÕ ve heard the rumblings about shuttering the 165-year-old fair and they are quite concerning. The Essex County Fair is vital to the core of what makes Essex County a rich tradition of agriculture and conservation. Many people have sacrificed hours, blood, sweat and personal funds to make the fairgrounds and fair what it is today. ItÕ s a tradition that needs to be embraced, not used as a political chip. It should be an event organizations like the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) promote and support financially as it is part of the region they represent as the county tourism advocate.

Let us speak for many who would tell you, we want this fair, we need this fair.

So to all, get out and enjoy some time at the fair Ñ any fair Ñ and thank those who work so hard to make them possible. Ñ

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Instead they just find ways to The norm is generally Repubspend more of our hard earned licans disagreeing with Demmoney while they seem to have ocrats, but recently nobody time and plenty of funds to Dan Alexander seems to be able to get along play, travel, fool around, lose Thoughts from with anybody. their way and their tempers.

Behind the Pressline Speaker of the House John Do we really think any of Boehner has done little to this will change any time soon? lead congress anywhere but in Sadly I fear the answer is, absocircles. Instead, hoping his fellow Congresslutely not! The only thing we can be assured man will be in a better mood when they return of is more of the same from these public serfrom their summer break. His role as Speaker vants. is frequently questioned by his own party WeÕ ve got another vote on the debt ceiling members. limit coming in September. Unfortunately, Last week as the Senate prepared for its AuweÕ ve seen this rerun before and we can easily gust recess, we saw Senate Majority Leader predict today what will happen. If the DemoHarry Reid, shouting at fellow Senators for crats canÕ t agree with Democrats and Repubeveryone to Ò Shut up and sit down.Ó licans canÕ t agree with Republicans what posWeÕ ve witnessed the President traveling sible chance do they have of reaching any kind around the country lamenting about a host of consensus on something really important of issues that are plaguing the union but dolike the national debt? The result is likely to be ing little more to provide solutions other than lots of arguing, but in the end the ceiling will talking. Even the Democrats donÕ t seem to be be increased and no spending changes will be in step behind the President. addressed.

WeÕ ve got former Democratic National How much longer can we watch this inefCommittee Chairman and Vermont Goverfectiveness go on? Why is someone like Weiner nor Howard Dean writing editorials calling even back in the pubic arena? Are these indithe Independent Payment Advisory Board, viduals we send to represent us really the best a key provision of the Affordable Care Act, a and the brightest among us to lead our nation Ò schemeÓ that will be able to stop certain treatand the world forward to better times and a ments by simply setting rates at levels where safer world? We know they do little more than no doctor or hospital will perform them. serve their interests first, yet we allow them Republicans arenÕ t very happy with each to waste our time and money and that, of our other either as New Jersey Governor Chris children and grandchildren.

Christy and Kentucky Senator Rand Paul are We need people willing to do a serious job, in a battle of words over a host of issues. Paul who have the entire countryÕ s true interests recently invited Christy to join him for a beer at heart over that of their political affiliation. and an opportunity to bury the hatchet, but Far too many of these lifetime politicians itÕ s pretty evident in this very public feud ex- have egos and interests that are not compatactly where Christy would like to put PaulÕ s ible with the tasks theyÕ ve been given and itÕ s hatchet. only going to go down hill from here. Unless Next weÕ ve got a host of Democrats trying something changes we can count on more of to convince San Diego Mayor Filner to resign the same as the future continues to replicate and New York City want-a-be mayor Wiener the past. to drop out of the mayoral race. Both individuals are selfishly putting their wants before Dan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton those of the people they claim to serve. Both Publications. He may be reached at dan@denpubs. individuals are on the outs because of a lack of com.

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From Anna: To parents: Though I have never been a parent, what I do know is how my parents responded to death when I was a child and teenager, and how that helped me grieve, heal and ultimately obtain a more logical and in turn spiritual view of death and the grieving process. You should know that itÕ s okay to be sad and to admit that youÕ re sad. Showing your own emotional response in front of your kids allows them to feel secure in their own. What is more important is how you handle your emotions, and choose to cope. The stages of grief are vast - youÕ re allowed to feel angry, youÕ re allowed to be in denial and feel despondent, but acting out on those emotions negatively (being short tempered, drinking too much, etc.) is not okay. Sorrow is different for everyone, and there isnÕ t a right or wrong way to feel when something as monumental as death happens. It takes time, and for some longer than others. Having an open window of communication is imperative, and teaching your kids the proper way to handle these emotions is paramount.

To teens: Our family has been through a lot of deaths as well, and almost all of it happened when I was in my late teens. I will tell you this: the extreme emotion you are feeling - it does pass.

And when it does, donÕ t feel guilty about it. DonÕ t associate your negative emotion with how much they meant to you, or how close you two were. The fondest memories will stay, and that is what you want to remember. Tears are always welcome,

and may surprise you at times. As humans, weÕ re not always meant to understand our emotions, but rather try our best to turn them into something positive. I like to think that the loved ones IÕ ve lost would like the 25-year-old Anna, and if they could see me now, theyÕ d be proud of me. Make them proud of you too.

From Sally: Death is not an easy topic, however it is inevitable for us, and how we deal with it most definitely influences how our children will view it and respond to it. Take into consideration that when you are uncertain or afraid to show your emotions, it causes questions and conflict for those around you. When you have a spiritual belief that defies the finality of death and offers hope, it is easier to discuss. We have experienced two different types of death; one being from old age and the other an unexpected, tragic death. When the body eventually wears out or there is a long and painful illness, we are expecting our loved one to die.

This gives us time to be prepared and to have spoken of the upcoming end of life. It doesnÕ t mean that we lose hope for cure, but we shouldnÕ t deny our children this opportunity to prepare for death and actually celebrate that personÕ s life. I always marvel at the way my heart changed from praying for my mother to be cured from cancer at age 51, to praying that she would die and be free from pain. Harder for us to deal with is a tragic death, when there seems to be no immediate explanation. Grief is intense and overwhelming. If we allow ourselves to embrace what we are truly feeling (anger, sadness, loneliness or helplessness), and to speak of that, it is a guide for our children. When speaking to them, donÕ t necessarily expect a response; listening can be enough. Having a physical reaction (headaches, malaise…) is normal, but keeping each other moving with routine is what makes you and your children feel safe and somewhat sane. My best response in light of these tragic deaths is that we support and express sympathy to those at the core of the loss, we show up even when we feel inadequate, and we also know that we donÕ t have the answers as to why this happened.

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Keep kids active this summer

NCAVI can help

Racial code words

To the North Countryman: School vacations, backyard barbeques, and lazy days Ð all signs of summer. However, summer is also a great time for children to be active. An estimated one in three children are overweight or obese according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Physical inactivity has been linked to an increased risk of obesity- related illnesses such as type two diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and certain cancers. Type two diabetes and high blood pressure, usually thought of as adult disease, are now showing up in youth.

The US Department of Health and Human ServicesÕ Physical Activity Guidelines for children recommend one hour or more of physical activity every day. This hour of active play can be broken up in to smaller segments for families who have a busier schedule, but the key is to find an activity that kids will enjoy doing. Some kids may love to bike around their neighborhoods with their friends, others may enjoy swimming, extreme Frisbee, or just going to their local park to play on the equipment.

We all have a role helping our kids grow to be healthy, strong adults. Several of the areaÕ s Recreation departments feature summer activities that kids can get involved with for free, or a small fee. Access to this information can be found by going through your townÕ s website, or the town hall. Parents are an important influence on kids in staying active by modeling appropriate behavior. Going out and playing soccer or staying active with our kids is a great start to lasting memories and healthier bodies for children and adults alike.

To the North Countryman: If you could not see, how would you cook, get dressed or pay bills? Where would you live? How would you emotionally handle the lack of independence, the inability to drive? Hopefully you never have to experience this, but more than likely you, a loved one or friend will. As our population lives longer and diabetes is on the rise, millions of Americans will and do suffer from vision loss and/or blindness. Currently the leading causes of blindness in the U.S. are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), Cataracts, Diabetic Retinopathy and Glaucoma.

The North Country Association for the Visually Impaired (NCAVI) can help. We provide free services to those that are blind, legally blind and visually impaired in Clinton, Essex, Franklin and St. Lawrence counties. Our staff goes into your home, workplace or school to provide education, training and the skills needed to attain and maintain independence. For the elderly, basic, everyday living skills can mean the difference between staying in their own home and being placed in a nursing home. For children, these skills mean a better education, a sense of security at school and a brighter future.

On Aug. 2 NCAVI will be holding its 10th Annual Ò Golf for SightÓ Tournament and Fundraiser at Harmony Golf Club in Port Kent. The proceeds from this event allow us to continue vital services to the visually impaired in our area. You can support our mission by sponsoring the tournament, putting in a team, giving an item for raffles, or by simply donating to NCAVI. For more information please visit our website, www.ncavi.org or contact: jodincavi@gmail.com, 562-2330 or NCAVI, 22 US Oval, Suite B-15, Plattsburgh, NY 12903.

To the North Countryman: Your viewpoint (Dan Alexander) of July 27 surprises and saddens me. As a journalist, how can you so blithely stereotype an entire race of people? You state Ò the problem is the never ending violence that young black males inflict against each other daily,” that Ò black America is murdering itself over drug turf, bruised egos etc.Ó I am truly astounded that the publisher of a newspaper would make such statements. Since when did violence become only an African-American trait? When did such reasons for violence become assigned only to blacks? And the only time white Americans are affected is when they are “caught in the crossfire.”

Whites are only innocent victims, never perpetrators?

You state that you think the president was Ò wrong to inject himself, his perspective.Ó It would seem that his perspective and life experiences are what white Americans like you, sir, would do well to listen to and try to understand.

Trayvon Martin was walking home. George Zimmerman followed him (because he was black and fit your stereotype), carried a gun, got out of his car and confronted him. If Zimmerman had stayed in his car as instructed by police, wasnÕ t carrying a gun or Trayvon Martin had been white we, like many others, believe that this tragedy would never have happened.

Perhaps living in Ñ and writing for Ñ or a rather narrow racial milieu allows you to perceive all young black men as worthy of your stereotype. Ò Less fortunate urban population?Ó What, no whites live in cities and are poor?

Using these tired old racial code words is lazy journalism and not worthy of the publisher of the Times of Ti.

Jodi Lattrell-Burns Development Coordinator, NCAVI

Jeff and Charlene Kleiman Elizabethtown

Christa VanCour Senior Public Health Educator Healthy Schools NY Clinton County Health Department Plattsburgh

Your complete source of things to see and do Friday, August 9

• Week of Aug. 9-15

Street Car Named Desire at Pendragon

SARANAC LAKE — A Streetcar Named Desire, the Tennessee Williams’ classic is to be performed at the Pendragon Theater, An enduring portrait of sex, class and secrets. This 1948 winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The play cemented William’s reputation as one of America’s best playwrights. From the infamous “STELLA” to the oft quoted “I’ve always relied on the kindness of strangers, ” the ride on this Streetcar is guaranteed to be a steamy and scintillating one. Presenting Beth Glover as Blanche and newcomer Josh Luteran as Stanley and including MacKenzie Barmen, Jordan Hornstein, Harrison Ewing, Chris McGovern, Jason Arnheim, Leslie Dame, Lauren Brennan, Rachel Jerome, Sam Balzac and Peggy Orman.

Directed by Karen Lordi-Kirkham.

Performances will take place on Aug. 9, 13, 14, 15 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $22, $20 for seniors and $12 for those 17 years old and younger.

Matinee tickets are $12. For more information call 891-1854.

Funked Up Fairy Tales at Depot Theater

WESTPORT — “Funked Up Fairy Tales” opening performance to be held at the Depot Theater, 6705 Main Street, on Friday Aug. 9 at 8 p.m. Additional performances will be held Aug. 10 through the 25.

Funked Up Fairy Tales is a collection of delightfully twisted fairy tales for sophisticated children and grown-up kids. Welcome to the world of Titania, Faireetheeya, and Magikwanda, three street-smart teenage fairies with plenty of wise-cracking attitude - and a final Fairyland Academy exam that they must pass to graduate and earn their Happy Ending Crowns. In the process, they turn things upside-down, all to a soundtrack of genre-bending songs that all ages will be singing for days afterward. Funked Up Fairy Tales is an off beat cartoon brought to life onstage, with jokes, songs, and characters that will appeal to all ages, those young of years and those young of heart.

Tickets are $29. For more information call the theater at 962-4449.

High Peaks Band will perform at Monopole

PLATTSBURGH — High Peaks band to perform at the Monopole, 17 Protection Ave, on Aug. 9 at 10 p.m.

HPB incorporates Reggae, jazz, blues, calypso, gospel, progressive, classical, funk, jam, rock and folk into a unique blend that is called Smart-Jam. The band has been rocking New York since 2005, playing numerous original compositions as well as covers from Phish, Talking Heads, The Beatles and Grateful Dead. The bands names their musical influences are inspired by artists like Phish, Wilco, Zappa, Neil Young, Grateful Dead, Talking Heads, and Genesis.

For more information call 563-2222.

Pride and Prejudice the Musical at Keene

KEENE — “Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, The Musical” will be performed to commemorate the 200th publication of the novel, at Keene Central School on Market Street on Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 11 at 3 p.m.

The performance will be a world premiere of “Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, The Musical” by Sam Balzac and Kathleen Recchia and performed by The Book & Blanket Players Youth Theatre. Donations accepted.

For more information call 946-8323

Live Acoustic Folk and Rock & Roll Concert

PLATTSBURGH — Live Acoustic Folk and Rock and Roll Concert to be held at ROTA Gallery, 40 Margaret Street, on Aug. 10 at 7 p.m.

The concert will feature music by local singer/songwriter, For the Kid in the Back, and merge with Syracuse artists: Surly Dylan Suttles, singer songwriter, and Bridge Under Fire, loud guitars with shouty vocals.

Samples of the band’s work can be heard at dylanjsuttles.bandcamp.com or bridgeunderfire.bandcamp.com.

Admission is based on a $3 to $10 pay-what-you-can sliding scale.

Sister Sparrow and The Dirty Birds perform

LAKE PLACID — Fiery brass and gospel-infused funk band from Brooklyn, Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds will perform as part of the Songs at Mirror Lake Music Series at 7 p.m. on Aug. 13. The band will perform at the band shell in Mid’s Park, Main Street.

Samples of their music can be heard at www.sistersparrow.com.

PLATTSBURGH — Disability Self Advocacy Support Group, North Country Center for Independence, 80 Sharon Ave, noon- 2 p.m. 563-9058.

WILLSBORO —Friends of the Paine Memorial Free Library Annual Used Book Sale Preview Sale, 5-8 p.m. 963-4478.

PLATTSBURGH —Gary Peacock tunes & trivia every Friday from 5-8 p.m. Monopole, 17 Protection Ave, 563-2222.

PLATTSBURGH — NY2A Grassroots Coalition NY SAFE Act second Amendment Rally, The Air Base Oval, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

ESSEX — Harpist Martha Gallagher will perform at Essex Community Concerts at Essex Community Church, 2743 NYS Route 22, 7:30 p.m. 546-7985. Essexcommunityconcerts.org.

LAKE PLACID — LPCA presents Classic Moves: Anna Liceica and Classical Moves: An Evening of Dance with Members of American Ballet Theatre & Friends., Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Way, 8 p.m. $22. 523-2512.

WESTPORT — “Funked Up Fairy Tale” opening performance to be held at the Depot Theater, 6705 Main Street, 8 p.m. $29. 962-4449.

LAKE PLACID —BlueSteel to perform at Delta Blue, 2520 Main Street, , 9 p.m.

– Midnight.

PLATTSBURGH — Bad Kittie will perform at the Naked Turtle, 1 Dock Street, 10 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH — High Peaks band to perform at the Monopole, 17 Protection Ave, 10 p.m. 563-2222.

Saturday, August 10

PERU — Flea Market at Peru Memorial VFW Ladies Auxiliary, 710 Pleasant Street, Rte 22B, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. $10 for 10’ space/table rent a table. Call Melissa to reserve space, 605-3023.

PLATTSBURGH — Zumba, Nancy Langlois School of Dance, 34 Riley Ave., $5.

8:45 a.m.

WILLSBORO —Friends of the Paine Memorial Free Library Annual Used Book Sale, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 963-4478.

PLATTSBURGH — Hand Made Typography class , North Country Cultural Center for the Arts, 23 Brinkerhoff Street, 10 a.m. – noon. $20.

PERU — Peru Memorial VFW Field Day, Peru VFW, 710 New York 22B, 1 p.m. 6434580.

UPPER JAY — StoryArt Program for ages 5 and up. Wells Memorial Library, 12230 New York 9N, 2 p.m.

WESTPORT — “Funked Up Fairy Tale” to be performed at the Depot Theater, 6705 Main Street, 3 p.m. $29. 962-4449.

UPPER JAY — Larry Stone Band to perform, Upper Jay Art Center, Route 9N, 946-8315.

KEENE — “Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, The Musical” by Sam Balzac and Kathleen Recchia to commemorate the 200th publication of the novel, Keene Central School on Market Street, 7 p.m. 946-8323.

PLATTSBURGH — Live Acoustic Folk and Rock and Roll Concert, ROTA Gallery, 40 Margaret Street, 7 p.m. $3-$10.

SARANAC LAKE — Photographer Gerry Lemmo will present his slideshow “Adirondack Timeless Treasures” at Saranac Village at Will Rogers, 78 Will Rogers Drive Suite 400, 7:30 p.m. 891-7117.

LAKE PLACID — “Lean2Rescue: The Art of Preserving Adirondack Lean-tos” special program, ADK’s High Peaks Information Center, Heart Lake, 8 p.m. 523-3441, www.adk.org.

LAKE PLACID — Esther Mountain Regional Arts Scholarship Benefit Show With: And Then Bang, Y Not Blue, Loud & Stupid, Bad Worker, Perjury Worker perform at Smoke Signals, 2489 Main Street, 8 p.m., $5.

LAKE PLACID — George Kilby Jr & Annie In The Water to perform at Smoke Signals, 2489 Main Street, 8 p.m.

LAKE PLACID — LPCA Concert: Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Way, 8 p.m. $18. 523-2512. www.LakePlacidArts.org.

PLATTSBURGH — Flabberghaster will perform at the Monopole, 17 Protection Ave, 10 p.m. 563-2222.

PLATTSBURGH — Bad Kittie will perform at the Naked Turtle, 1 Dock Street, 10 p.m.

Sunday, August 11

PLATTSBURGH — Free Yoga with Chelsea Varin, ROTA Gallery, 50 Margaret Street, noon.

SARANAC LAKE — Nori’s Second Sunday Donation Day to Benefit LPCA’s Joy to the Children, Nori’s Village Market, 68 Main Street, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

KEENE — Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, The Musical” by Sam Balzac and Kathleen Recchia to commemorate the 200th publication of the novel, Keene Central School on Market Street, 3 p.m. 946-8323.

WESTPORT — “Funked Up Fairy Tale” to be performed at the Depot Theater, 6705 Main Street, 5 p.m. $29. 962-4449.

PLATTSBURGH — Kickboxing Class, Nancy Langlois School of Dance, 34 Riley Ave., $7. 6 p.m.

Monday, August 12

PLATTSBURGH — Summer Art Quest Global Travelers week, North Country Cultural Center for the Arts, 23 Brinkerhoff Street, 9 a.m. - noon. $95/$85 per week.

563-1604.

PLATTSBURGH — Second Sunday Family Arts with instructor: Jeff Woodard , North Country Cultural Center for the Arts, 23 Brinkerhoff Street, 1-3 p.m. $5/per session per child or $12/per session for a family of 3 or more children.

CLINTONVILLE — AuSable Valley Race Series Monday Runs, AuSable Valley Middle School, 1273 NYS Route 9N, registration at 5:30, race at 6 p.m. 593-6021.

PLATTSBURGH — Zumba, Nancy Langlois School of Dance, 34 Riley Ave., $5.

6 p.m.

KEENE VALLEY — Keene Valley Library Summer Lecture Series - India John and Carol Rutherford, Keene Valley Library, 1796 NYS Route 73, 7:30 p.m.

LAKE PLACID — LP School of Ballet & Dance Camp – One Week Summer Camp begins, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Way, 523-2512. www.LakePlacidArts.org.

LAKE PLACID — LPCA The Met Live in HD encore presentation of Il Barbiere di Siviglia, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Way, 7 p.m. $15. 523-2512. www.LakePlacidArts.org.

Tuesday, August 13

ELIZABETHTOWN — Free exercise class for people with arthritis or joint pain, Hand House, River Street, every Tuesday at 9 a.m. 962-4514 or susieb@localnet.com.

SARANAC LAKE — Living Healthy as We Age free educational event, Third Age Adult Day Center Lake Colby School, 26 Trudeau Road, pre-registration requested, 564-3371.

PLATTSBURGH — Free Table Top Cooking by Shelly Pelkey and Thomas Mullen, North Country Center for Independence, 80 Sharon Ave, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 563-9058.

PLATTSBURGH — Realistic Freestyle Self Defense with Master Wolf, ROTA Gallery, 50 Margaret Street, 5:30 p.m. $15. 645-6960.

PLATTSBURGH — Free 12-step Addiction Recovery Program every Tuesday night, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 26 Dennis Avenue, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 561-1092.

LAKE PLACID — Lucid to perform at Delta Blue, 2520 Main Street, 9 p.m. – Midnight.

Wednesday, August 14

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

KEESEVILLE — Book Sale at Keeseville Free Library, 1721 Front Street, 10 a.m.

-5 p.m. 834-9054.

LAKE PLACID — LPCA Free Young & Fun Series with Aladdin & The Wonderful Lamp performed by Pendragon Theatre at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Way, 10:30 a.m.

SARANAC LAKE —Lake Placid Poets’ Guild will present a poetry reading, Saranac Village at Will Rogers, 78 Will Rogers Drive Suite 400, 3 p.m., 523-5921 PLATTSBURGH — Kickboxing Class, Nancy Langlois School of Dance, 34 Riley Ave., $7. 6 p.m.

KEENE — Crosswind to perform at Music from the Back Porch at Holt House, Marcy Field, 6:30 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH — Zumba, Nancy Langlois School of Dance, 34 Riley Ave., $5.

6:45 p.m.

LAKE PLACID — Open Mic Blues Night at Delta Blue, 2520 Main Street, 9 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH — Open Mic Night at Monopole, 7 Protection Ave, 10 p.m.

Thursday, August 15

KEESEVILLE — Book Sale at Keeseville Free Library, 1721 Front Street, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 834-9054.

ESSEX — Folk Musicians, Pete & Karen Sutherland will perform at Essex Community Concerts at Essex Community Church, 2743 NYS Route 22, 11:30 a.m. 5467985. Essexcommunityconcerts.org.

SARANAC LAKE — 5th Annual Adirondack Plein Air Festival Show and Sale, Harrietstown Town Hall, 30 Main Street, noon - 4 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH — Free Art Techniques Group, ROTA Gallery, 50 Margaret Street, 2:30 p.m. 324-6250.

PLATTSBURGH — Peacock Tunes & Trivia at Monopole, 7 Protection Ave, 4-7 p.m.

ESSEX — Roast Turkey Dinner at the Westport Federated Church, Main Street, serving starts 4:40 p.m. with take-outs available. $9, $4 for children 12 younger.

PLATTSBURGH — Integral Hatha Yoga on the lawn with Maggie Mines (Ranjani), North Country Cultural Center for the Arts, 23 Brinkerhoff Street, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $11.

KEESEVILLE — 2013 August Art Exhibit and Sale opening artist’s reception with live music by Zach Hamilton, Keeseville Free Library, 1721 Front Street, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. 834-9054.

SARANAC LAKE — Party On The Patio free concert with music by Charley Orlando, Waterhole, 48 Main Street, 6 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH — Open Mic Poetry Night, Featured performers: Cal Folgers Day and The Nowadays, ROTA Gallery, 40 Margaret Street, 8 p.m.

LAKE PLACID — LPCA Musical Theatre Camp Show at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Way, 8 p.m. 523-2512, LakePlacidArts.org.

PLATTSBURGH — Karaoke with Sound Explosion, 8 Ball Billiards Cafe, 7202 State Route 9, 7-11p.m. 324-7665.

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The 2013 Clinton County Fair in photographs

Pictured are, from left to right; top to bottom: Elizabeth Nichols, Lyndee Salinas, Gracie Harrigan, Kye Lamarche, Annika LaMoutain, Kelcie Devins & her cousin Johnny Devins, Karonhiarasestha Kirby, Zoie Caron & Kayden Wilson, Keagen Sheffer, Liam Battige and Nolan Battige, Roswell Fassett IV & Lydia McKee, Jaycee Latray, Mandy McKinney, Cody Watson-Parent and country singer Lorrie Morgan with Mark Fournier.

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Strackville Road in Saranac is one location where volunteers are searching for the 11 puppies that remain at-large. puppies had been recovered.

Racicot said the police are asking for people to help find the puppies. Ò Any dog found can only help the investigation, it is illegal to abandon a companion animal like a dog or cat,Ó Racicot said. Ò These animals are so small and canÕ t provide for themselves, weÕ re hoping the public can help.Ó The puppies have been exposed to a number of diseases like Coccidia, Ring Worm and Parvo. These are contagious illnesses to other animals.

Dogs can also pass the fungal ring worm infection to people.

The dogs that have been found are currently being cared for at EagleÕ s Nest Vet-

erinary Clinic in Plattsburgh.

According to police, the puppies may be in one of these general areas: Macomb State Park and surroundings forests and the following roads in the Plattsburgh, Saranac and Redford areas: Norrisville Road, Davis Pond Road, Burnt Hill Road, Strackville Road, Collins Road, Cane Road, Pup Hill Road, Maggy Road, Soper Road, Ore Bed Road, and Kent Falls Road.

Anyone who locates one of the puppies should call city police at 563-3411.

At this time Racicot said no charges have been filed against Michael, though the investigation is continuing.

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According to a release by Plattsburgh City Police, on Saturday morning, Aug. 3, an employee of Northern Puppies pet store, 11 Plattsburgh Plaza, reported the store had been burglarized.

When the employee arrived at the store she found the back door forced open. Money had been stolen from the cash register and shelving units had been knocked over. Twentyfour puppies between the ages of 8 weeks and 6 months had been taken.

Later Saturday night, police learned a family who lives near Strackville Road in Peasleeville found a German Shepherd puppy in the woods.

A few hours later members of that family and friends went searching in the same general area and found another German Shepherd puppy.

Police were able to identify the dogs as those that had been reported stolen from Northern Puppies.

Saturday night and Sunday police used All Terrain Vehicles and searched the woods in Saranac, Peasleeville and Dannemora areas. Police located another puppy in the woods in the area of Collins Road and Pup Hill Road.

Three more of the Northern Puppies dogs were found by residents in the area and turned into a local veterinarian and shelter.

Through the investigation, police determined the person responsible for the reported burglary and theft of the dogs was Michael Staley.

Tammy Staley, the licensed owner of Northern Puppies pet store, was arrested on July 10 and charged with 20 counts of animal cruelty for not providing proper medical care to sick kittens and not providing adequate living space for two chow dogs. All of the cats and the two chow dogs were taken into police custody. At the time of her arrest, she was in possession of 30 different puppies. During the duration of the investigation, Chief Desmond Racicot of the Plattsburgh City Police said Tammy Staley was not allowed to sell the companion animals at her store but was required to maintain care of the dogs at the store.

Racicot said as of Monday night he was not sure what happened to the remaining six puppies.

City police continued searching Sunday evening and found six more puppies in the area of Macomb State Park in Peru. Police also learned another puppy had been found in Dannemora.

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The Retreat Salon and Spa opens in Dannemora area,Ó Baker said. Ò The closest place for that is New York City, and thatÕ s something I do here.Ó Living in Dannemora, Baker saw that the nearest local salons were all in Plattsburgh, where she has worked for the past three years. Ò ThereÕ s nothing out here in this location. There is one other salon and she just has tanning and stuff, but thereÕ s no one doing manicures and pedicures or any of that. I just wanted something out here for local people. Keep it all local,Ó she said.

Keeping the feel homey and personal, and not crowded and gossipy, is important for Baker. Her goal, she says, is to keep a nice, small town feel to her business.

Baker specializes in weddings, proms, and special events, and will travel to clientÕ s homes for weddings and special events for both hair and makeup. Ò I have access to a lot of stylists out there, and I come back here for Christa to do my hair. SheÕ s fabulous,Ó said client Kerri Sand-

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ers, as Baker painstakingly frosted the tips of her hair.

Baker already has plans for expanding. She would eventually like to do runway shows, as well as skincare and makeup classes.

Education, she says, is huge in the field. Ò YouÕ ve got to stay current.Ó She runs different specials each month, and is planning a back to school special in September.

In fact business at The Retreat Salon and Spa has been so brisk that Baker is planning on adding two more stylists. She urges interested stylists to stop in and meet her to apply, rather than calling.

“I’d like to find someone as motivated and dedicated to the craft as me. I want to be the best in the area,Ó she said.

Located in the former Dannemora railroad station, Baker, her husband Brian, and parents Wes and Sherry Facto spent two months refurbishing the building prior to its opening. The easy to find landmark building is located at 121 Emmons Street.

Christa can be reached at 492-3131, or through Facebook at KissandMakeUp828.

DANNEMORAÑ The Retreat Salon and Spa in Dannemora has been open for only three months, but owner Christa Baker is already planning to expand.

The full-service salon offers haircuts and color for both men and women, perms, manicures and pedicures, waxing, and now features airbrush makeup.

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The Joyful Youth Choir forms in Keeseville Local teens come together in song

By Shawn Ryan

shawn@denpubs.com KEESEVILLE Ñ Teens from St. AlexanderÕ s in Morrisonville, St. AugustineÕ s in Peru and The Roman Catholic Community of Keeseville have come together to form the Joyful Youth Choir.

Formed in the spirit of Pope Emeritus BenedictÕ s Ò Year of Faith,Ó the choirÕ s goal is to involve students in sharing their faith through music. The choir, consisting of 16 teens from the three parishes, is mentored by Ron Goddeau and pianist/conductor Dennis Frisbie, both from Peru. Ò WeÕ re fortunate that there was enough talent across the three parishes that, even though we have a really small group, we

were lucky enough to have a good cross section of voices,Ó said co-organizer Brenda Smith.

The group has been rehearsing for 12 weeks, and their unique arrangements and classic favorites are nearly ready to be unveiled. They perform various styles of music, including songs like Ò Lord of the Dance,Ó Ò Swing Low Sweet Chariot,Ó and Ò When the Saints Go Marching In.Ó Ò ItÕ s something a little bit different that hasnÕ t been tried in this area,Ó said Goddeau. Ò You always hear about the kids who are in trouble. These are the kids you donÕ t hear about,Ó Goddeau added.

The Joyful Youth Choir will perform Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. at St. AugustineÕ s Church in Peru, and Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Church in Keeseville.

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The Joyful Youth Choir take a break during a recent rehearsal. Pianist/conductor Dennis Frisbie is to the far right.

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REV. J. EVERETT DENESHA MAR 20, 1926 - AUG 01, 2013 Patrick's Church, Chateaugay Rev. J. Everett Denesha, 87, (our current Cathedral was died on Thursday, August 1, under construction) by Bish2013 at Samaritan Keep op Bryan J. McEntegart.

Nursing Home, Watertown, Fr. Denesha's first assignNY after a long illness. A ment was a seven year term Mass of Christian Burial will as assistant pastor at St. be celebrated on Tuesday, Mary's Cathedral in OgdensAugust 6 at 11 a.m. at St. burg. He also served as an Raymond's Church, Rayassistant at St. John's in mondville, NY with Most Plattsburgh and AdministraReverend Terry LaValley, tor in West Chazy. In 1958, Bishop of Ogdensburg prehe was named pastor in St. siding, and the priests of the Matthew's, Black Brook and diocese concelebrating. The ten years later as pastor of St. homilist will be Msgr. John Raymond's in Raymondville.

Murphy, pastor of the That same year Father was Church of the Visitation, named diocesan Vicar for ReNorfolk, St. Andrew's, Norligious, a position he held wood and St. Raymond's, until 1978. In 1972, he beRaymondville. came pastor in St. James, There will be the reception of Gouverneur. He was then the body by Fr. Andrew appointed Administrator of Amyot, retired pastor of the Church of the Sacred Heart, Church of the Visitation, Crown Point, later of St. John Norfolk on Monday at 4 p.m. the Baptist, Madrid and finalat St. Raymond's Church. ly, in St. Raymond's , RayCalling hours will conclude mondville. In 1975, Father at 8 p.m. with Night Prayer was named pastor of that led by Msgr. John Murphy. parish and remained pastor Calling hours will continue until his retirement in 2007.

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An accomplished musician, to 10:30 a.m. followed by the Fr. Denesha directed the funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Burichoir at St. Mary's Cathedral al will be in Constable at 3:30 and taught music at Wadp.m. Arrangements are with hams Hall. He was also Chair the Phillips Memorial Home, of the Diocesan Music ComMassena. mittee. He served as a memFr. Denesha was born in ber of the Board of ConsulConstable, NY on March 20, tors in 1983 and a member of 1926 son of the late Floyd the Council of Priests. and Adelina Martin Denesha.

After his retirement, Father After graduating from St. moved to the Sisters of St. Joseph's Ursuline Academy Joseph's Infirmary in Waterin Malone, NY, Father entown, NY. He was predetered Wadhams Hall Semiceased by two sisters who nary in 1943, concluding his were Ursuline Sisters: Sr. theological studies at St. Marie Paul Denesha and Sr. Mary's Seminary in BaltiChristine Denesha. more, Md. In October 1946, he was ordained at St.

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Carousel-A-Thon to be 24 hours of fun for community

By Katherine Clark

katherine@denpubs.com SARANAC LAKE Ñ The Adirondack Carousel will be partying all night and all through the day Aug. 23 - 24. There will be a theme party for every hour with radio host Paul Varga of WSLP 93.3 radio.

The first annual Carousel-A-Thon fundraiser will be a joint effort between WSLP 93.3 radio station and the Adirondack Carousel. Beginning at noon on Aug. 23, Varga will broadcast live while riding the carousel for 24 hours straight.

The event will include 24 hours of live auctions, a barbecue, midnight movies that will include Ò Grease,Ó jump houses and kidÕ s activities in the park, clowns, a Ò Ride-A-ThonÓ challenge and much more.

Paula Hameline, executive director for the carousel, said the Ride-A-Thon involves inviting people from the community to get sponsors to donate money for each loop they ride on the carousel.

Hameline said the carousel does 10 revolutions per ride. Donors, she said, will sponsor a revolution. Participants of the Ride-A-Thon will ride for free. Ride-A-Thon riders can pick up a sponsor sheet, get friends, family and col-

leagues to sponsor them as they ride the carousel as many times as they can, while being interviewed by Varga. Ò The carousel isnÕ t designed to go non-stop all night, so Paul will ride every time someone wants to go on with him, even if there is just one person, he assures me he doesnÕ t get motion sickness so we think heÕ ll be able to go all the way through the night,Ó Hameline said. Ò We have activities planned all through the night to help him as he tries to stay awake and we hope he has fellow riders all night.Ó Varga said his favorite animal on the carousel is the Otter named Ò OliveÓ although he said heÕ s looking forward to riding all the animals at least once throughout the 24 hour period. Varga will set up his radio show on the back of the Ò See-Ya-RoundÓ boat and be equipped with a wireless microphone to move around the carousel.

All funds raised will go to fund the fall and winter carousel events and programming schedule. Those events include Dr. Seuss Readacross America, Gingerbread house making day, Scarousel Halloween Party, Animal Education lecture series and many more.

Hameline said there are many ways people can get involved during the festivities and for everyone that does there are opportunities for

air-time interviews to talk about business services.

The 24-hour ride will be packed full of activities beginning at noon with Varga beginning his ride and live broadcast. Other activities like the carousel jump houses, bubble station, vendors, barbecue and live auctions will also begin at noon.

Happy Hour will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. which will include a buy one, get one free boarding pass to the carousel for anyone wearing business attire.

From 8 to 9 p.m. the atmosphere will go back in time during a 70Õ s Era Hour. Anyone who comes in 70Õ s attire, gets buy one, get one free boarding passes while listening to music of the 70Õ s as they ride the carousel.

From 11 p.m. to midnight visitors can enjoy Ò Glow HourÓ with all lights out except glow sticks. During this hour guests wearing 50Õ s themed costume attire get buy one, get one free boarding passes as well as the opportunity to ride to the soundtrack of the movie Ò Grease.Ó Going into Saturday, Aug. 24, the movie Ò GreaseÓ will be shown inside the carousel.

Once guests are in they will not be allowed readmission if they leave, Hameline said.

More movies will follow until 4 a.m. Hameline said the movies will be picked later.

At 4 a.m., the carousel will open as an Internet Cafe, with WiFi and coffee, tea, muffins, doughnuts and more available with donations suggested.

At 7 a.m. the pajama party will begin with a waffle breakfast until 9 a.m. Guests can show up in their favorite pajamas and watch cartoons. Guests wearing pajamas will enjoy buy one, get one free rides.

The crowning hour will be from 9 to 10 a.m. as the Carousel Count and Countess contest begins, with people in royalty costumes getting buy one, get one free rides. The winning royalty will be crowned at 10 a.m.

The grand finale for the festivities will be the Family Hour from 10 a.m. to noon where family passes will be marked down from $150 to $125. Birthday party reservations will also be discounted with $25 off any size party, puppet show, face painting and more.

Hameline said the event is a great opportunity for community groups to come and rally support for individual organizations. Ò Since there wonÕ t be a Saranac Lake Block Party this year we are hoping people can come here instead,Ó Hameline said.

For more information about the event go to the carouselÕ s website at www.adirondackcarousel.org or call them at 891-9521.

Fred Villari’s Studio in Plattsburgh prepares for 30th Anniversary

By Katherine Clark

katherine@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ When the VillariÕ s studio opened 30 years ago, karate and the martial arts were such little-known sports that Master David Boise found it difficult to find a landlord who would rent him space for his studio.

Boise, a ninth-degree black belt, founded the VillariÕ s Self Defense Center of Plattsburgh in 1986. Boise, along with his wife Leisa and their assistant instructors, run a variety of courses for clients age 4 and older.

This September they will celebrate 30 years of education and fitness in Plattsburgh. Ò My instructor, Grand Master Fred VillariÕ s, started opening stores and he asked me if I would open in Barre, Vt,Ó Boise said. Ò No one would rent to me because they didnÕ t know what karate was.Ó Boise said the idea of teaching the sport was still relatively uncharted territory at the time. Ò It is a sport of tradition, generally taught from one generation to the next and certainly not main stream,Ó Boise said. Ò We didnÕ t teach anyone under the age of 18 then, it was considered a brutal sport and none of us knew how to train children.Ó After having no luck in finding prospective properties in Barre, Boise said he turned to Plattsburgh because his father was serving at the Plattsburgh Air Force Base and his mother was teaching locally. He found the property on 54 Margaret Street and with Ò a lot of hard work and disciplineÓ he was able to introduce karate to the Plattsburgh area. Ò Generally in Ô 83 there was no model, you worked outside or at your instructors house,Ó Boise said. Ò It was before the Karate Kid, before Ninja’s and MMA fighting made people come into the studio.Ó Boise said he learned along with other instructors how to tailor classes for younger chil-

dren. Ò ItÕ s been kind of unique, we teach discipline and self discipline and our number one rule is respect and treating people the way you want to be treated,Ó Boise said. Ò Our principles are the same for all age levels and we expand that as the students make it to new levels.Ó For each class Boise said he generalizes moves while tailoring moves for the individual student. Ò The martial arts is nice because itÕ s a very neat type of workout. Even though youÕ re in a group class itÕ s a very individualized activity,Ó Boise said.

The Plattsburgh studio offers a wide range of courses from self-defense, weights, abdominal/ core workouts, setup aerobics and cardio kickboxing.

The reasons behind clients coming to the studio are very different, Boise said, but at the studio they can receive an individualized lesson in martial arts to teach discipline, self defense and empowerment. Ò For everyone our class serves as both physical fitness as well as a stress reliever,” Boise said. Ò A lot of people like the challenge because not only are you getting a good work out physically but mentally itÕ s very stimulating thatÕ s why people like it because it is never the same class; we never do the same thing.Ó Boise said another component people are attracted to is the rich history and traditional values the sport teaches students.

Karate classes are offered for both men and women. There are also female-only cardio kickboxing classes taught by Leisa.

“The biggest benefit is self defense. It’s kind of like the cardio and kick boxing Leisa has been doing that since 1995,Ó Boise said, Ò which comes after 18 years of experience. I think the best thing for women is when they come in and see a change within the first couple weeks.”

Leisa said the women who come to the class

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From page 1 started his project with two frame rails from a Ford Model A truck, salvaged from a project truck he had in his backyard. All of the parts, in fact, came from vehicles or other scrap metal he already had on hand. Ò The cowl is a Ô 28/Õ 29 Model A, the doors are from a Ô 30/Õ 31 Model A, the body panels are handmade. The rear section is from a Model T touring car, the rear axel is from a 1947 Ford pickup truck, the front end comes from a 1939 Ford car,Ó Couture said, running down the list of ingredients for his Ò Frankencar.Ó For a gas tank, Couture welded two coca-cola fountain syrup canisters together. Some re-purposed road signs for floor boards, a pair of military surplus seat cushions and seat backs from a Ô 36 Chevrolet sedan completed the body work.

Topped with a 1949 Oldsmobile Ò Rocket 88Ó engine, a supercharger, and a side-draft carburetor, CoutureÕ s creation was just about ready to roll off the production line. Ò I did a couple things to put it over the top,Ó Couture said. Ò Like the Hudson Terraplane grill.Ó Couture had originally had a different grill on the car, but saw that the Hudson grill he had hanging on the wall was a much better look. Ò It had to run enough to get it into where they were going to

Villari’s instructors at the Plattsburgh studio (Left to right) : Assistant Instructor Casey Belrose, Master Instructor Mike Flanagan, Second Degree Helper Abbie Farley, Certified Cardio Instructor Leisa Boise, Master David Boise, and Assistant Instructor Carter Timon. can be shy at first. Oftentimes, however, they are the women who Ò cannot be peeledÓ from the bag at the end of the class, she said. Ò The cardio people like it because it is very empowering. When we started it we didnÕ t want it to be very co-ed. Women like to get girls together and kick, punch and sweat,Ó Leisa said. Ò ItÕ s empowering because self defense empowers you to speak your mind better, be more assertive and is a huge confidence builder. They say itÕ s a very therapeutic release.Ó Boise said the classes are especially good for women as they tend to internalize stress. He said his students say they love coming in and taking it out on the punching bag. Ò ItÕ s a great workout Ñ itÕ s not just physical but mental,Ó Leisa said.

With cardio and martial arts class, Boise said there is always going to be those down days Ò where you didnÕ t sleep well, eat well, and feel like they only put 60 percent into it.

But, he said, Ò thatÕ s okay. You put as much into it as you want to get out of it.Ó One of the best things about working out at VillariÕ s, Boise said, is the courses encourage

be on display, which it did. IÕ ve driven this around the neighborhood. In fact it is registered,Ó he said.

Couture grew up in the 50s and 60s, a great time for what are now classic cars. He wasn’t hooked on cars at first, but rather wooden motor boats. After building wooden boats for about 20 years, he eventually migrated into cars. Ò I had some friends who were car people, and I just jumped into it.Ó Over the years he has built about a half dozen cars from the ground-up, and has at least twice that many cars, trucks and various motors around his shop in the woods.

He occasionally shows the car locally at Champlain Valley Classic Cruisers events.

Cherishing his one-of-a-kind trophy, a welded-together conglomeration of car parts supporting plaque, the retired corrections officer has already decided he will not be competing in next yearÕ s build-off. The winner could have automatically competed next year, but Couture says the Build-Off was a one time thing for him. Ò IÕ ve got several more projects in the works. IÕ ve got an old pickup truck in the shed that IÕ m going to tinker with,Ó Couture said.

Coupled with the three country bands he plays bass guitar in, Ò The North Country FrenchmanÓ has more than his fair share of irons in the fire. Ò ThatÕ s how we do it in the OlÕ Skool,Ó he said.

students to work every muscle group in the body and really engage them.

Boise said for his upcoming anniversary the studio will be offering discounted memberships. Ò Martial arts are now more professional and people are more educated, the traditional arts will always be around,Ó Boise said.

The crew at VillariÕ s challenges anyone interested in participating in the sport a free introductory course.

In September, in honor of their anniversary celebration, they will be offering discounted memberships, including a free uniform, with monthly memberships of $55. Original prices were $125 monthly membership, plus a $35 charge for uniforms. Ò Come in and train with the professionals,Ó Boise said. Ò We model success because we work really hard and we hope for 30 more years in Plattsburgh.Ó For more information on the studio, call VillariÕ s at 561-8592 or email Boise at villarisofplattsburgh@gmail.com.

The Hudson Terraplane grill that Couture feels put his car over the top in the Back Yard Build Off. Photo by Shawn Ryan

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www.northcountryman.com CRAFTERS AND SPONSORS WANTED. 30th Annual Central Square Apple Festival, September 28th-29th. Live entertainment, approximately 250 vendors, amusement rides & more. Contact Ellen 315-675-8232 or ellen@centralsqu areapplefestival.com or w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m / ce n t r a l squareapplefestival.

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There will be an informational meeting on August 15, 2013 @ 6:30pm at the United Church of Christ Parish Hall, Elizabethtown, NY for those who are interested in becoming a foster parent.

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18 - North Countryman TRANSPORTATION SAILBOAT 14’ W/TRAILER Needs TLC. Just taken out of water last week. 518-942-5933. $99

ACCESSORIES (2) TRAILERS (OPEN) - both excellent condition; 2010 Triton 20' Aluminum - max wgt. 7500 lbs.

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LEGALS North Countryman Legal Deadline Monday @ 3:00pm Please Send Legals

By EMAIL To: legals@denpubs.com

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED L I A B I L I T Y COMPANY (LLC).

VDE LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 6/6/2013. Office in Clinton Co. SSNY is designated as agent of the VDE LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the VDE LLC at 23 Garden Way Ellenburg Dep, NY 12935. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

NCM-7/6-8/10/20136TC-53226 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF ALL SAFE FIRE SPRINKLER SERVICE LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/20/13.

Office location: Clinton County. Princ. office of LLC: 39 Durkee St., Plattsburgh, NY 12901. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Joseph T. Cardany, 44 Oak St., Plattsburgh, NY 12901. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

NCM-7/6-8/10/20136TC-53228 ----------------------------HIDDEN SPRINGS AT BEAR SWAMP, 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 24, 2013.

NEW YORK OFFICE LOCATION: Clinton 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 697 Bear Swamp Road, Peru, New York 12972.

PURPOSE: To

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1959 LAUNCH Dyer 20" Glamour Girl, Atomic 4 inboard engine, 30HP, very good condition. Safe, reliable, spacious, ideal camp boat. Reasonable offers considered. Located in Essex, NY. 802503-5452 1967 17’ HERMAN Cat Boat ready for restoration, inlcudes trailer, $2500. 518-561-0528 1977 156 GLASTRON Boat with 70 HP Johnson motor, with trailer, excellent condition. $2500. 518-359-8605 1980 18 1/2 FT. Century Cuddy Cabin, 120 HP I/O, trailer, GPS depth finder, down rigger, plus. $2400 OBO. 518-9638220 or 518-569-0118 2001 SUPRA SANTERA low hrs., mint cond., great ski wake board boat, beautiful trailer included, $19,500. 518-891-5811

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17" WOODEN ADIRONDACK SAILBOAT Handmade Adirondack boat built by an Annapolis Navy Captain.

Made with 1/4' plywood, reinforced with polyurethane cloth.

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engage in any lawful act or activity.

NCM-7/6-8/10/20136TC-53234 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF P L AT T S B U R G H ASSOCIATES, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 6/19/13. Office location: Clinton County.

Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011, regd. agent upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activity.

NCM-7/6-8/10/20136TC-53242 ----------------------------STAY PROPERTIES, 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 July 9, 2013.

NEW YORK OFFICE LOCATION: Clinton 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 14 Kaycee Loop Road, Plattsburgh, New York 12901.

PURPOSE: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

NCM-7/20-8/24/20136TC-53276 ----------------------------BORDER RUNNERS LLC Notice of formation of a domestic LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on June 6, 2013. Office in Clinton County, NY. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at 33 Priscilla Lane, Rouses Point, NY 12979. Purpose: To engage in any legal act or activity.

NCM-7/27-8/24/20136TC-53308 ----------------------------SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF CLINTON INDEX NO.: 20121143

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Date Filed: 08/07/2012 HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED NOTEHOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2006-2, Plaintiff(s), -againstALAN J NEPHEW, CAPITAL ONE BANK, "JOHN DOE #1" through "JOHN DOE #12," the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, SUMMONS Plaintiff designates CLINTON County as the place of trial Premises: 8837 ROUTE 22, WEST CHAZY, NY 12992 Venue is based upon County in which the premises are situated Defendant(s).

To the above named Defendant(s): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff's Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after the service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT: The object of the above captioned action is to foreclose a mortgage to secure $40,000.00 and interest thereon, recorded in the Clinton Clerk`s Office covering premises known as 8837 ROUTE 22, WEST CHAZY, NY 12992.

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment direct-

ing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the mortgage described above.

Dated: Rye, New York July 31, 2012 DORF & NELSON LLP BY: DENISE SKEETE Attorneys for Plaintiff 555 Theodore Fremd Ave. Suite A 300 Rye, NY 10580 Telephone 914-6075900 NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorneys for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS This action was brought to foreclose a mortgage lien on real property located in the County of Clinton, State of New York, commonly known as 8837 Route 22, West Chazy, New York.

Defendant Alan J Nephew received a loan from Mortgage E l e c t r o n i c Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Delta Funding Corporation, in the amount of $40,000.00, evidenced by a certain Note and Mortgage both executed on March 24, 2006, which Note and Mortgage were assigned to Plaintiff HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED NOTEHOLDERS OF RENAISSANE HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2006-2.

Defendant breached the terms of the Note and Mortgage by fail-

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ing to make payments.

As such, Plaintiff has been damaged in the sum of $43,530.97, plus interests, costs and fees, and judgment may be taken against Defendant to foreclose said premises.

NCM-7/27-8/17/20134TC-53312 ----------------------SCOTTíS CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 7/11/13. Office in Clinton Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 277, Dannemora, NY 12929. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NCM-8/3-9/7/20136TC-53335 ----------------------------SUMMONS INDEX NO. 20121486 D/O/F: OCTOBER 10, 2013 Premises Address: 16 VINTAGE ESTATES, PLATTSBURGH, NY 12901 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF CLINTON JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL A S S O C I AT I O N , Plaintiff, -againstBETHANNE M WHALEN; KENNETH L WHALEN; BANK OF AMERICA N.A.; THE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION OF THE VINTAGE ESTATES; ''JOHN DOES'' and ''JANE DOES'', said names being fictitious, parties intended being possible tenants or occupants of premises, and corporations, other entities or persons who claim, or may claim, a lien against the premises, Defendant(s), TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your Answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the Plaintiff's Attorneys within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, where service is made by delivery upon you personally within the State, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service

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where service is made in any other manner, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The following notice is intended only for those defendants who are owners of the premises sought to be foreclosed or who are liable upon the debt for which the mortgage stands as security.

YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. The amount of the Debt: $134,147.69 consisting of principal balance of $115,029.08 plus interest of $12,092.89, escrow/impound shortages or credits of $6,533.90, mortgage insurance premium of $74.55, late charges of $62.88; Broker`s Price Opinion, inspection and miscellaneous charges of $140.00; Suspense Balance of ($1,060.61); attorney fee $1,000.00 and title search $275.00.

Because of interest and other charges that may vary from day to day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater.

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necessary after we receive the check, in which event we will inform you.

The name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. Unless you dispute the validity of the debt, or any portion thereof, within thirty (30) days after receipt hereof, the debt will be assumed to be valid by the herein debt collector.

If you notify the herein debt collector in writing within thirty (30) days after your receipt hereof that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, we will obtain verification of the debt or a copy of any judgment against you representing the debt and a copy of such verification or judgment will be mailed to you by the herein debt collector.

Upon your written request within 30 days after receipt of this notice, the herein debt collector will provide you with the name and address of the original creditor if different from the current creditor.

Note: Your time to respond to the summons and complaint differs from your time to dispute the validity of the debt or to request the name and address of the original creditor. Although you have as few as 20 days to respond to the summons and complaint, depending on the manner of service, you still have 30 days from receipt of this summons to dispute the validity of the debt and to request the name and address of the original creditor.

TO THE DEFENDANTS, except BETHANNE M WHALEN; KENNETH L WHALEN: The Plaintiff makes no personal claim against you in this action.

TO THE DEFENDANTS: BETHANNE M WHALEN; KENNETH L WHALEN: If you have obtained an order of discharge from the Bankruptcy court, which includes this debt, and you have not reaffirmed your liability for this debt, this law firm is not alleging that you have any personal liability for this debt and does not seek a money judgment against you. Even if a discharge has been obtained, this lawsuit to foreclose the mortgage will continue and we will seek a judg-

ment authorizing the sale of the mortgaged premises.

Dated: September 24, 2012 Catherine Guy, Esq. ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Main Office 51 E Bethpage Road Plainview, NY 11803 516-741-2585 Help For Homeowners In Foreclosure New York State Law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. Mortgage foreclosure is a complex process. Some people may approach you about “saving” your home.

You should be extremely careful about any such promises. The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. There are government agencies, legal aid entities and other non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about foreclosure while you are working with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877BANKNYS (1-877226-5697) or visit the Department’s website a t www.banking.state.ny. us. The State does not guarantee the advice of these agencies.

NCM-8/3-8/24/20134TC-53346 ----------------------------VALCOUR VINEYARDS, 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 July 29, 2013.

NEW YORK OFFICE LOCATION: Clinton 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 70 Spitfire Drive, Plattsburgh, New York 12901.

PURPOSE: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

NCM-8/10-9/14/20136TC-50955 -----------------------------

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