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WILMINGTON Ñ The Wilmington Historical Society will show an original short film at the Wilmington Community Center on Friday, Aug. 16, at 7 p.m.

Now on DVD, the film is entitled “Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt Visits the North Country and Inaugurates Whiteface Highway Project: Sept. 11, 1929.“ This 16mm movie was made to document Governor Franklin Roosevelt’s visit to the area in 1929 and included the inauguration ceremony for the Whiteface Veteran’s Highway Project on Sept.

11. Its presentation and associated history will be presented by Douglas Wolfe, Wilmington Historical Society Trustee. Accompanying the presentation, Jim Griebsch, media specialist, will discuss the process of updating such older media to current digital format.

The program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided by the Country Bear Bakery in Wilmington. For further information, contact the Wilmington Historical Society at 420-8370.

‘Mountains will wait’ at ADK

LAKE PLACID Ñ The Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) is presenting a special program, “The Mountains Will Wait For You,” a film about Grace Hudowalski, the first woman to climb the 46 High Peaks of the Adirondack Mountains, on Saturday, Aug. 17, at 8 p.m. at ADK’s High Peaks Information Center, located at Heart Lake in Lake Placid.

This presentation is free and open to the public.

For more information about ADK’s programs, directions or questions about membership, contact ADK North Country office in Lake Placid at 523-3441 or visit online at adk.org.

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Charles Smith, Bob Trumbull and Lou Vincent at the showing of “The Last Ridge” at Keeen Valley Congregational Church on Aug. 8.

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KEENE VALLEY Ñ The local members of the 10th Mountain Division were celebrated at the Keene Valley Congregational Church as part of a benefit for the Keene Veterans Memorial Fund on Aug. 8.

The 10th mountain division began 70 years ago while the globe was embroiled in World War II. The division, made up of ski patrolmen, skiers, and mountain climbing enthusiasts, suffered more casualties than any other unit and trained unlike any army division.

Original 10th Mountain Division members and residents of Keene and Upper Jay area Charles Smith, Lou Vincent and Bob Trumbull were special guests to the showing of the film, “The Last Ridge.”

The men were honored with a standing ovation following the film.

Following the showing, the audience joined the soldiers to talk about their experience in the division amongst displays of photographs and some of their original gear.

Through the film it depicts the Divisions birth and their feats of bravery, doing the impossible in the mountains of Italy, scaling a 2,000-foot cliff on a cold winter night to knock the Germans from an, “impenetrable perch.”

But the 10th Mountain did more than turn the tide for the Allies in Italy. They revolutionized winter mountain warfare abroad, transformed winter sports at home and blazed a path of honor for generations to come.

Produced by 10th Mountain descendent Abbie Kealy, the program was filmed extensively in Colorado, Italy, Afghanistan and Yugoslavia, with insights from over 100 10th Mountain soldiers.

Smith said he has a copy of the film at home but it was great to watch the film and experience it alongside members of his community. The experience with the division is something he is grateful for and he said he loves to tell people about it.

“It was great, even around Plattsburgh people like to hear about what it was like in the 10th Mountain Division and everyone seems to know about it,” Smith said.

Smith went into the division as a young man and said he volunteered because he wanted to use his skills in winter sports to help his country.

“I liked to ski and thought it would be a great place to be,” said Smith.

Once in training, Smith said it was a lot more work than fun but in the end he was just happy to be a part of it.

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ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ As the summer months wind down, officials from a pair of organizations that promote tourism in the region spoke about the year and the impacts of the business locally.

“The summer has overall been pretty decent, even though it started out a little wet,” Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) Director Jim McKenna said.

“It certainly looks like things are going OK. I think that the governor gave us a good push with the whitewater event.”

McKenna presented members of the Essex County Economic Development Committee with a state report on the impact of tourism in the Adirondacks during its Aug. 12 meeting.

“Tourism in the Adirondacks is a 1.2 billion dollar business,” he said. “Every family would have to pay about $2,800 more in taxes if it were not for tax revenue generated by tourism in the Adirondacks.”

McKenna said that Essex County is the second ranked county in the Adirondacks when it comes to funding for tourism by the state, following only Warren County.

“Warren County is 43 percent, Essex County is 29 percent,” he said. “And $356,000 spent on tourism in Essex County and 34 percent of Essex County labor is generated by tourism.”

Also at the committee meeting was Janet Kennedy, director of the Lakes to Locks Passages program. She said the organization has been working with National Geographic when it comes to their web page.

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Two new board members added to Adirondack Park Agency

RAY BROOK — The Adirondack Park Agency will welcome two new Board members to the Agency during this week’s monthly Board meeting.

In June, the New York State Senate confirmed Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s nominations of Karen Feldman and Daniel Wilt.

The Senate also re-confirmed the Governor’s nomination of Leilani Crafts Ulrich to serve as Chairwoman of the Adirondack Park Agency. Ulrich was the first woman to serve as Chair of the Adirondack Park Agency when Governor Cuomo nominated her for this distinction in November 2011.

“This is an exciting time for the Adirondacks and Chairwoman Ulrich is the right person to lead the Adirondack Park Agency,” APA Executive Director Terry Martino said. “She has a unique ability to find common ground among diverse interest groups.

Under her leadership dialogue has led to progress Ð historic patterns of often heated interaction have been replaced with a willingness to collaborate to improve the economic outlook for Park communities while staying true to the APA Act. I have no doubt that she will continue to balance protection of our natural wonders while promoting economic opportunity throughout this magnificent Park.”

“I am truly honored and humbled to serve the Adirondack Park at this moment in time,” Ulrich said. “It is a privilege to be confirmed by the New York Senate and I thank Governor Cuomo for this opportunity. The Adirondack Park has benefited from Governor Cuomo’s substantial support. We live, work and recreate in one of the world’s greatest treasures and I believe with our strong partnerships we will continue to accomplish great things.”

Ulrich was first appointed to the APA Board in 2004. She chaired the Regulatory Programs and Park Ecology commit-

tees before being nominated as Chairwoman of the Adirondack Park Agency by Governor Cuomo in November of 2011. In 2006, Ulrich co-founded the Adirondack Common Ground Alliance (CGA). The Alliance convenes diverse groups from across the Adirondacks each summer and first published the “Blue Print for the Blueline.”

Feldman is an attorney with 30 years of legal experience in corporate, real estate, entertainment and sports matters. She provides legal, financial, and business consulting services to small entrepreneurial companies. Feldman serves on the Board of Directors of the New York State Humane Society. She is a volunteer ski and golf instructor for the Wounded Warrior Project’s Adaptive Sports Foundation. Feldman is also a member of the Adirondack Landowners Association. She resides in Columbia County and enjoys spending time at her Adirondack camps in Essex and Hamilton County.

LPCA Children’s Theatre announces auditions LAKE PLACID Ñ The Lake Placid Center for the Arts is excited to announce open auditions for area children! This fall, LPCA Children’s Theatre will present “The Mad Adventures of Mr. Toad,” directed by Jessica Deeb. All children in grades 1 thru 8 are invited to attend the auditions. Older and younger children will be considered. Each child should prepare a song (Happy Birthday is a great one) and be dressed for moving and dancing. Auditions are Sunday, Aug. 25, and Monday, Aug. 26, from 4 to 6 p.m. All children should enter the LPCA through the back door marked ‘Performer’s Entrance’ and follow signs upstairs to the theatre.

Approximately two-dozen children will be cast. Rehearsals will be held at the LPCA after school and on weekends. Participation in this program is free!

The Mad Adventures of Mr. Toad will open on the LPCA stage on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. Additional performances are Friday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m.

The Lake Placid Center for the Arts is proud to offer this exciting introduction to the world of theatre, which has inspired North Country children for years! For more information about auditions, con-

Since 1980, Wilt has operated Wilt Industries, Inc. in the village of Lake Pleasant, Hamilton County. Wilt Industries manufactures state of the art equipment for the Semiconductor, Glass, Fiber Optics, Scientific Glassblowing, Chemistry, Environmental and Ceramic industries. Presently, Wilt is a North Country Economic Development Council member. He served on the Town of Arietta’s Zoning Board of Appeals from 1984 – 2013. Wilt is a past member and President of the Piseco Common School District. He also served as an Emergency Medical Technician for the Piseco Ambulance Squad. He enjoys fishing, hunting, boating, and golf. Wilt resides in Hamilton County.

Current board members (with term expiration) are: Chairman Leilani Ulrich (2016), Sherman Craig (2015), Arthur Lussi (2017), William Thomas (2014), Daniel Wilt (2015), Richard Booth (2012), Karen Feldman (2014), Bill Valentino (2013).

tact the Arts Center at 523-2512. This Rising Star production is funded in part by the Lake Placid Education Foundation, and the Joy to the Children Benefit.

Charlie Brown musical set LAKE PLACID Ñ Lake Placid Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the Summer Musical Theatre Camp musical, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” based on the Comic Strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schulz, book, music and lyrics

by Clark Gesner, additional Dialogue by Michael Mayer, and additional Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa. Performances will be on Thursday, Aug. 15, and Friday, Aug. 16, at 8 p.m. at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts. All tickets are $10. For reservations or more info, call 523-2512 or visit lakeplacidarts.org.

Matt Sorensen is directing the production, with music direction by Kimberly Weems, choreography by Paula Kay Morelan and production design by Jon Donk. The cast consists of 10 talented area student performers from Tupper Lake, Saranac Lake and Lake Placid, including Autumn Buerkett, Jadalena Bujold, Lucky Cerruti, Annachristi Cordes, Noah Cordes, Emily DeLancett, Will Gray, Danielle LaMere, Jack Martin, and Sasha Van Cott.

Skating events continue at Lake Placid rinks LAKE PLACID Ñ The 2013 summer skating series continues this weekend, Aug. 16 and 17, 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.

American ice dancers Isabella Cannuscio and Michael Bramante will star in the Saturday Night Ice Show. The couple, who also skated last year in Lake Placid, are in their second season together. Cannuscio and Bramante are experienced ice dancers and both had skated with three previous partners.

Admission to the show is $10 for adults, $8 for juniors and seniors. Children six and under may enter for free.

The ever-popular Freaky Friday show will also feature skaters from the summer skating program, who create their own unique routines for this event. The skaters abandon their regular routines in favor of creativity, humor and amusement.

The routines are judged on entertainment value. Admission is free.

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Sunbelt Senior golf tour to again make stop in Lake Placid LAKE PLACID Ñ The third annual Adirondack Senior Open golf championship, part of the Sunbelt Senior Tour, will again be held Aug. 26-30 at the beautiful Whiteface Club & Resort in Lake Placid.

The local tour event has quickly become one of the favorite stops of the touring professionals. With the overall hospitality of the people in Lake Placid, and the stern test of golf provided by the John Van Kleek and Walter Hagendesigned track, most of the professionals from 2012 will be back with quite a few new faces joining them.

The Sunbelt Senior Tour has been the training ground for Champions Tour players for almost 20 years. This tour, for players 45 years of age and older, has allowed for some of the top professional golfers in the country to visit smaller communities where amateur golfers can play with them in the pro-am on Aug. 27 and socialize with these professionals at the event’s many

functions. It is truly an opportunity of a lifetime for many avid golf fans.

The tournament has an exciting change this year in that USA Luge will become the charitable beneficiary of all proceeds.

“USA Luge is local to Lake Placid and with the storied past of Lake Placid hosting two Winter Olympic Games, we cannot be more pleased to partner with USA Luge,” according to Tom Eubank, Tournament Director.

“USA Luge is honored to be the recipient of this charitable contribution from the Adirondack Senior Open pro-am,” said the team’s Director of Sponsorships and Marketing Director Gordy Sheer, a 1998 Olympic silver medalist.

“We look forward to working with Tom and the Sunbelt Tour to do our part to raise the awareness of the event, its sponsors, our sport, and of course, our athletes as the 2014 Olympic Winter Games approach.”

There will also be another exciting addition

to this year’s tournament that will be open to the entire community. The junior clinic, on Aug. 26 at 5 p.m,, which has been run the last two years, will continue, but there will be a golf trick shot show added just prior to the junior clinic this year. John Whitty has been performing for audiences across America for years and has graciously volunteered to offer his show at no charge to anyone that would like to come see it.

Whiteface Club & Resort has generously offered to allow spectators tournament access free of charge.

There are openings for sponsorship, pro-am golf (women and children are always invited) and even sponsor and participation levels if you are not a golfer. Please support this event and USA Luge in any way you can.

For sponsor or pro-am participation information please contact Tom Eubank directly at tom@charityproamtour.com or call 404-

944-9988. You can also contact Dmitry Feld, Marketing Manager of USA Luge, at Dmitry@ usaluge.org or call 518-523-2071 X 104 for more information.

Tournament schedule

The following is the schedule of events for this yearÕ s tournament.

Aug 26: 5 p.m. - Trick Shot Show Followed by a Free Junior Clinic 6:30 p.m. - Draw Party Business Mixer (fee if not in pro-am) Aug 27: 9 a.m. - Shotgun Pro Am Start (Amateurs and Pros 2 p.m. - Luncheon / Awards / Prizes Sponsor Recognition 2:30 p.m. - Silent Auction Concludes Aug 28: 8:30 a.m. - Round one, professional championship Aug 29: 8:30 a.m. - Round two Aug 30: 8:30 a.m. - Final round

Follos releases, ‘Remarkable Books about Young People’ scribing more than 100 stories featuring characters who have disabilitiesÑ from physical handicaps, ADHD, Asperger’s syndrome and dyslexia to survivors of psychological or physical traumaÑ the guide points to narratives that can help make these conditions understandable and familiar.

Selecting books that dissolve

limitations and spark the imagination, this re- source helps all kinds of adults and children empathize and truly connect. The book is published by Huron Street Press, a trade publishing imprint of the American Library Association available through Independent Publishers Group as well as numerous traditional

retail outlets in both print and e-book editions.

Follos is the author of “Reviving Reading: School Library Programming, Author Visits, and Books That Rock!”

A school librarian for more than 20 years, she has presented reading incentive and readaloud workshops for library professionals and educators

throughout New York and New England, and at the 2007 ALA Annual Conference. In 2009 she co-chaired the author committee for the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) National Conference.

A middle school librarian for 22 years, Follos currently works in the elementary

school libraries of Petrova and Bloomingdale in the Saranac Lake School district. She has served on the Lake Placid School Board and Wilmington’s E.M. Cooper Memorial Library board. She is a children’s and Young Adult book reviewer for the national publication, School Library Journal.

Alison Follos WILMINGTON Ñ Matching children with special needs to books and stories that will motivate and engage them,“Remarkable Books About Young People with Special Needs,” by Alison M.G. Follos, is a valuable resource for any parent, grandparent, caregiver or teacher who lives or works with young people who have disabilities.

This vast and var- ied selection of books offers individuals who may be isolated by their differences the security and companionship of stories they can identify with. De-

E L I Z A B E T H TOWN Ñ Many residents and visitors to Essex County and the Adirondacks are enjoying spending time outdoors this summer. Essex County Public Health emphasizes the many health benefits associated with outdoor activities in the heart of summer and encourages people to take precautions to protect their health.

“We have seen a significant increase in confirmed cases of Lyme Disease in Essex County; most especially in the Champlain Valley,” said Linda Beers, Public Health Director.

Lyme disease is transmitted to people through the bite of an infected tick.

Beers said that the department encourages people to take simple steps to prevent contracting Lyme Disease, including: •Wear light colored clothes with long sleeves and pant legs so you can easily spot & remove ticks; •Apply repellents safely; and •Perform daily tick checks including bathing or showering soon after outdoor activities for ease of finding and removing ticks.

The preferred removal method is to grasp the tick with fine point tweezers close to skin attachment and pull straight up.

For additional information on Lyme disease prevention and tick removal visit the Essex County Public Health website at co.essex.ny.us/PublicHealth.

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hen driving over roads in the Adirondacks, drivers and passengers routinely cringe when driving over potholes or veering around ruts in the road.

While such road conditions may provide an entertaining obstacle course for some “road warriors,” the deteriorated roads not only are a threat to public safety in triggering crashes, but they cause considerable damage to vehicles which boost repair and maintenance costs substantially for us all.

Younger drivers may take the prevailing road conditions for granted. But those of us who’ve been around for a while remember how decades ago, roadways were substantially smoother across the state. We remember how crossing state lines meant an abrupt change from cruising on smooth black asphalt surfaces, to driving on rutted bumpy roadways of Pennsylvania, New Jersey or Massachusetts.

This scenario has changed dramatically.

Faced with repeated financial shortfalls since the onset of the recession, New York State and its counties and towns slashed spending on roadway repair, and the results are evident in the road conditions here.

The problems with lack of road maintenance, however, go back further than 2008.

Years ago, a top state Department of Transportation official gave a presentation to Warren County supervisors, warning about how lack of funding for repair of the state’s roads was at near-crisis status, requiring billions of dollars more each year to restore roads to their historical condition.

Putting off needed minor repairs and resurfacing, he said, caused serious deterioration to occur that required far more expensive road reconstruction. He cited studies concluding that it costs seven times as much money to repair a road in bad condition than it does to maintain a road in adequate status.

His warning was on target.

An independent study showed that although New York had once had roadway conditions that far outshined the neighboring states of New Jersey and Connecticut, all three states had sunk to the bottom ranking nationally in recent years. The New York Times reported that New York ranked 43rd among the 50 states, Connecticut ranked 44th and New Jersey was the absolute last at number 50. The study was based on measuring excessive vibration.

At the time, it was reported that transportation officials calculated that poor road conditions cost U.S. motorists about $68 billion per year in extra repair and maintenance costs, or as

much as $800 to $1,000 extra annually per driver in regions with the most neglected roadways.

In 2009, the American Society of Civil Engineers assigned a near-failing grade of “D” to the nations roadways.

Studies conducted since then have showed that despite billions of dollars in federal stimulus funding being spent on roadway repair, prevailing conditions have actually declined.

For several years now, Warren County Public Works Superintendent Jeff Tennyson has voiced this same warning, about how procrastination on roadway repair costs taxpayers far more than paying a modest sum extra each year for responsible road upkeep.

Several weeks ago, he repeated his warning, noting the continued deterioration of county roadways. He said he could easily prepare a list of roads requiring repair that was four pages long. County supervisors responded by endorsing repair of three roadways, which we applaud, but their commitment to road repair should be far greater.

There’s some relief on the horizon, we hear, to the lack of state funding for road repair.

Earlier this year, the New York State Association of Counties called for a substantial increase in funding for roads and bridge repair and reconstruction statewide, noting that existing funding levels were only at about threequarters the level needed to maintain current conditions. The state legislature responded by boosting the state’s Consolidated Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) by $75 million for each of the next two years.

While this increase should be applauded, it will take far more than this sum to stem ongoing roadway deterioration, particularly in light of decreases in federal funding and the end of the stimulus infrastructure grants.

Counties and towns also need to step up and authorize road repair and maintenance projects that are needed to keep our roads in good condition.

Poor roads not only cost drivers a lot in vehicle repair Ñ which is in itself far more costly year by year but they also crucial to the area’s economic vitality. They directly impact businesses’ financial health, job creation and retention and quality of life in general. But most important, poor road conditions can cause accidents which involve injury and deaths, particularly to motorcyclists. Ñ

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Eagle Scout celebration Marjie Swift of Wilmington, back row middle, stands between her two Eagle Scout sons, Aaron Connor (right) and Alexander Connor (left.)

Aaron became an Eagle Scout in 2011 and Alexander earned his honor on Saturday, July 13, at the Whiteface Community United Methodist Church in Wilmington. The family resides in Wilmington. Troop 24 saw its first Eagle Scout and Troop 5 saw its last Eagle Scout all in the same day. That scout was one and the same, as Alexander Connor had been a member of the Au Sable Forks Troop 5. The Troop merged last year with the Keeseville Troop, resulting in Troop 24 from Keeseville/Au Sable Forks.

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Embattled pet store owner wanted her side to be heard

By Shawn Ryan

shawn@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — While an impromptu protest was gaining strength outside her Plattsburgh Plaza pet shop, Northern Puppies’ owner Tammy Staley wanted her side of the story to be heard.

Staley was arrested for 20 county of cruelty to animals on July 10, after a spot inspection by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets discovered one dead kitten, and several in what they determined were unsuitable conditions. The kittens, along with two adult chow dogs, were seized, leaving Staley with 30 dogs. She was barred by the Department of Agriculture from selling, giving away or euthanizing the dogs.

Staley doesn’t believe in crating her animals, even at night. Instead she had pens built at her shop, where numerous puppies and kittens were housed in the pens at any given time, puppies separate from kittens.

“Have you ever had a litter of puppies? When you wake up in the morning, what do you wake up to?” Staley asks.

Staley says that when they come in each morning, typically the first thing they do is to clean up any feces the puppies and kittens had made during the night, which was sometimes all over the pens, and fill up water and food bowls.

“Every morning that’s what we come in to - a mess.”

That’s what Staley claims one of her employees came in to find on the morning of July 10th.

When a customer followed her in that morning to purchase a Rottweiler, she didn’t have a chance to clean the pens. Then inspectors from the Department of Agriculture showed up for an unannounced inspection, and found the animals in this messy condition.

Her problems, she says, were compounded by the discovery of a dead kitten that morning.

“A month ago we took in five litters of sick kittens. We had five litters in two days,” Staley

Hill and Hollow Music presents Prima Trio

By Shawn Ryan

shawn@denpubs.com SARANAC — On Aug. 25, Hill and Hollow Music will present the world renowned Prima Trio, in a free concert at the United Methodist Church on Route 3 in Saranac.

Featuring music ranging from classical to contemporary, the trio made its debut at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. in 2007. Since then they have received countless honors world-wide for their music, including the Grand Prize in the Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, as well as the Gold Medal in the Senior Division of that competition.

“We’re looking forward to seeing this beautiful part of the state and making music there,” said Uzbekistan born violinist Gulia Gurevich.

“We’re taking a week and going up there prior to our performance and we will be working on two new works that we haven’t had a chance to work on. So it will be wonderful just to relax and work on these pieces, then we will present them on the 25th when we have our concert.”

The pieces they will be presenting for the first time at their Hill and Hollow performance are Mozart’s “Kegelstatt Trio” and Bartok’s “Contrasts.”

Now in their 15th year, Hill and Hollow Music has presented more than 100 professional chamber music ensembles of national and international renown.

The 4 p.m. concert will be free and open to the public, with dinner following the concert by donation. Those interested should contact hillholl@hughes.net, or call 293-7613.

said. “We called our vet, we had her come in.

She did some tests, it came back that some of them had coccidia, some had ringworm, so we were treating them for that.”

The kittens were quarantined in large, 250 gallon aquarium tanks, according to Staley.

Overnight, one of the kittens died. A reality that she says happens fairly frequently when you take in litters of kittens. Two other kittens from those litters had died a couple days prior to that.

“So when they walk back there they see a dead kitten. The state walks in, they see a dead kitten, so that doesn’t look good right off the bat. Even though it’s nothing we could have prevented, it’s a dead kitten, it’s got to be dealt with,” she said. “The litter boxes were obviously full, they needed to be changed and stuff.

Some of the cats were out of food and water.”

But for an hour or so to clean up and to report the dead kitten, her life, she feels, would not have taken the turn it did.

In the firestorm of publicity following her arrest, Staley says she lost up to 95 percent of her business. With payroll still to meet, and the 30 dogs to care for, not to mention five children at home to feed, things were turning desperate.

Then, on Aug 4, her situation took another turn for the worst when her husband Michael allegedly staged a burglary at the store, took 24 puppies and dumped them at numerous locations around western Clinton County. It was a move of desperation Tammy said. A move, she said, she was not aware of before-hand.

“I’m mad at him, but I understand where he’s coming from,” she said, the wear of the previ-

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ous few days and weeks apparent in her voice.

“I think in my husband’s eyes, he sees me crying, he sees me depressed. He knows that we’re not taking in any money. He figures ‘no puppies, no problems.’”

“He’s not a bad guy.”

If Michael didn’t want the puppies to be found, she contends, he could have killed them and disposed of their bodies.

Staley says that her husband’s plan was to drop off the puppies near homes, where he felt they would be found and hopefully adopted by North Country families. That’s why, she feels, so many of the 24 puppies have been found.

“I think the ones that haven’t been found, it’s because someone gave them a home. Some people got thousand dollar dogs for free.”

Staley feels confident that her case will be dropped by the Clinton County District Attorney’s office. Her next court date is scheduled for Aug 22. Officials at the district attorney’s office would not comment on the case since it is still pending, but did state that Tammy and Michael’s cases would be handled separately.

Calls to the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets have gone unreturned.

Tammy’s hope, she says, is that once her case is dropped, she’ll be able to get her license back and she can re-open, possibly in a smaller store in another location.

“I just pray that when people see that (I’m) not guilty, they’ll come back and give us a chance,” she said.

“I don’t give up that easily.”

So far 19 of the 24 missing puppies have been located.

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Attend prevention events

To the Valley News: I will be joining with thousands of people nationwide this fall, Oct. 6, to walk in AFSP’s North Country Walk-Out of the Darkness Community Walk to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is at the forefront of research, education and prevention initiatives designed to reduce loss of life from suicide. With more than 38,000 lives lost each year in the U.S. and over one million worldwide, the importance of AFSP’s mission has never been greater, nor their work more urgent. 100% of the funds raised will go to the AFSP. On Sunday, Sept. 8, I will be hosting “The Great Au Sable River Duck Race.” Come see this wild and zany event that includes more than 1,000 rubber ducks making their way down the AuSable River from the Jersey Bridge to the finish line (Behind Grand Union). It will excite the child in all of you. Duck release will take place between the hours of noon to 1 p.m.

Cost is $5 to adopt a duck and $20 for five ducks with awesome Prizes for first, second and last place winners!

Food and beverage will be available for a small donation at the park behind Tops Markets. There will also be a bake and bottle sale.

For those interested in donating a baked good are encouraged to contact Cindi Murphy at 6478264. General public is welcome to attend the event.

A car wash will be held at Stewart’s Shops in Au Sable Forks from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you wish to volunteer, please contact Jana or Dan Deyoe @ 593-2940.

Monetary donations are welcomed and may be mailed to: Dorothy Changelo (Memo: AFSP’s North Country Walk-Out of Darkness Community Walk)/PO Box 13, Au Sable Forks, N.Y. 12912. For more information regarding this important event, please contact me at: 593-5173 or via email: dchangelo@gmail.com.

ADOPT A DUCK, SAVE A LIFE! Dorothy ChangeloIn Memory of Ryan Slater 11/22/2012 Au Sable Forks

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To the Valley News: The Essex County Agricultural Society would like to thank everyone that supported the 165th Essex County Fair. It was nice to see all the visitors enjoying the fair.We could not put this fair together without your contribution including the guest that paid at the gate, the vendors, and the businesses that sponsored events. Thank you and hope to see you again in 2014. Mark your calendar for the 166th Essex County Fair Aug. 6-10. Any comments or suggestions are welcome. Please email countyfairfun@yahoo. com or comment on Facebook.

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Throughout the years, Smith and other members of the 10th Division have returned to Italy where they were responsible for taking over Mount Belvedere.

“I’ve been back to Italy three times in 2009, 2010 and 2012,” Smith said. “When we go back,

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Voices Oratorio to be performed

To the Valley News: I wish to take a moment to once again offer my thanks to all the dedicated North Country businesses and residents (Including natives who no longer reside in the area) who supported the upcoming Ad Booklet for the 23rd Annual Au Sable Forks Volunteer Fire Department’s Slow Pitch Tournament (Tournament to be hosted July 1921). The fundraising effort was a huge success, exceeding my goal by over $1,000.

For businesses and community members who were unable to place an Ad in the Fire De-partment’s Booklet, I invite you to offer a monetary contribution by placing an Ad of your choice in Holy Name Parish’s (Catholic Community of Holy Name & St. Matthew) Labor Day Celebration Program. Proceeds generated from Ads placed will greatly assist the various financial needs within our Parish.

Deadline for submission is Aug. 18. The following is a list of sizes /prices for Ads: Full Page: $50; 1/2 Page: $25; 1/5 Page: $10; Memorial Page: $5 To place your Ad or for inquiries regarding the Booklet, please contact Cookie Kurz Home: 6475337 or Cell: 578-1333. Rev. Kris Lauzon or Laura Quinn (Holy Name Parish Rectory) at: 647-8225.

Your continued support toward the Parish’s Annual Labor Day Celebration Ad Program is needed very much appreciated. God Bless!

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people are thankful, they remember from their grandparents telling them about the division and they are welcoming.”

For more information on how you can support the Keene Veterans Memorial go to the Marcy Post 1312 American Legion, 15 Market Street. To make a donation, checks can be mailed to Keene Community Trust, P.O. Box 498, Keene Valley, N.Y.

to use the yellow box of National Geographic, which has brought a lot of attention,” Kennedy said.

Kennedy said that Lakes to Locks also plans on creating a

LAKE PLACID Ñ An encore performance of Voices of Timbuctoo Abolition Oratorio will be held Sunday, Aug. 18, 7:30 p.m., at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts. The performance will be by the Northern Lights Choir, directed

by Helen Demong with music by Glenn McClure. Admission is $15. For more information, call 523-2512 or visit lakeplacidarts.org.

Famed comedy troupe at LPCA

LAKE PLACID Ñ On Friday, Aug. 23, at 8 p.m., the Lake Placid Center for the Arts welcomes to the stage The Upright Citizens Brigade Tour Company with an evening of the best longform improv on the East Coast.

The touring arm of UCB (UCB TourCo) brings the most innovative and hilarious comedians from UCB’s New York and Los Angeles theaters directly to you. The hand-picked cast, including Saranac Lake native Brandon Gardner, is sure to delight and is known for presenting the nation’s next wave of comedy superstars.

Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors and students. This program is presented as part of LPCA’s Comedy Weekend — three days of comedy for all tastes: Saturday Night will feature Stand-Up Comics Tony Deyo & Ross Bennett, Sunday the LOL Short Film Fest will finish out the weekend. Purchase a weekend pass for all three programs for $35 and save $15 percent.

Purchase online at LakePlacidArts.org or by phone at 523-2512.

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“The mobile app will be designed to give a multi-day experience so that the visitor is going to want to spend the night,” she said.

Hazardous waste days set

NORTH ELBA — Essex County household hazardous waste day events will be held Saturday, Aug. 17, on Cascade Road in Lake Placid, and Saturday, Aug. 24, in North Hudson on Dump Road. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring proof of residency.

Carousel-a-thon planned

SARANAC LAKE — The Adirondack Carousel & WSLP 93.3 present Adirondack Carousel-A-Thon, a 24 hour fundraising marathon to benefit the Adirondack Carousel from noon on Friday, Aug. 23 through Saturday, Aug. 24.

WSLP will be broadcasting LIVE for 24 hours from the Adirondack Carousel, 2 Depot St., Saranac Lake.

The day will include all kinds of activities and events, including silent auctions, barbecues, midnight movies, live music, clowns and more.

For more information, visit adirondackcarousel.org or call 891-9521.

Community yard sale set

WILMINGTON Ñ The town of Wilmington will be holding its annual communitywide yard sale on Aug. l7. A map of the town listing sale locations will be available at local businesses and registered yard sale sites. For more information, call 946-7174 or 946-2105.

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Chinese artist visits region, donates works to CFES

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com ESSEX Ñ An artist who has exhibited around the world came to Essex last week to do the same, this time for a cause.

Chinese painter Yin Zhong and his works were at the center of a recent College For Every Student (CFES) fundraising event, as the artist painted several landscapes of the region and auctioned them off along with other works to benefit the organization.

Yin was drawn to Westport by Yun Arbour, who lives in town and is a friend.

“When Yun joined the board of CFES, she wanted to do something and said that she knew an artist in China,” Karen Dalton of CFES said. “She wanted to do an art show and sale as a fundraiser, and she called Yin about it.”

“I am very honored to share my work and give my contribution to CFES,” Yin said through Arbour, who acted as his translator. “I think something that encourages kids in education is a grand venture.”

Yin said he has always painted, which was why he was approached by the Chinese military.

“I was chosen to paint the posters for the Army and for Chairman Yao during the cultural revolution of 1968-78,” Yin said. “I was to make portraits of our lives in the army to promote it to the people of the country.”

Yin has specialized in Chinese ink wash painting for the past 10 years. He had his first solo art show in Shanghai in 1995, followed by shows in Italy and Australia in 2009 and in Canada in 2010.

He said that it was how Arbour talked about the region that attracted him to come.

“She has been talking about the beauty of Essex

Artist Yin Zhong displays his work at the College For Every Student headquarters in Essex.

Photo by Keith Lobdell and has always invited me to come over and see it the Adirondacks is how everything goes together. for myself,” Yin said. “It is a precious experience just “What shocks me is the nature and the conserto be able to enjoy and appreciate the landscape of vancy of the nature,” he said. “The buildings and the this area. I will continue to work on what I have seen trees that are here are so perfectly conserved and that here so I can share my feelings of what I have felt here is amazing to me coming from Shanghai, which is a through my works.” mega city.”

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Street Car Named Desire at Pendragon

SARANAC LAKE — A Streetcar Named Desire, the Tennessee Williams’ classic is to be performed at the Pendragon Theater on Aug. 15 at 8 p.m.

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.

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.

The Blind Spots, Stone Ground Express

LAKE PLACID — The Blind Spots with special guests Stone Ground Express will perform at Smoke Signals, 2489 Main Street, at 8 p.m. on Aug 16.

Blind Spots, an Ithaca, based, performs all original music and style, femalefronted, five-piece band.

Electrifying lead vocalist, Maddy Walsh, can hang with the best of them, continuing to reach new heights with her voice. Walsh possesses that instantly recognizable raw talent that makes each Blind Spots show an experience to be remembered. The band is built by members Mike Suave on axe, Captain Doobie Zuben on keys, Francois Dillinger on bass and Mike Parker on drums.

To hear samples of their music go to their website www.theblindspots.com.

The Blind Spots will be joined by Larry Stone’s Stoneground Express performing country rock and blues.

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. 16 at 8 p.m. Additional performances will be held through Aug. 25.

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

George Boone Blues Band at Delta Blue

LAKE PLACID — George Boone Blues Band will perform at Delta Blue, 2520 Main Street, from 9 p.m. to midnight on Aug. 16 and 17.

GBBB has been called a “commanding presence,” this veteran singer/songwriter/guitarist promises an intensely explosive marriage of emotion and technique in performance.

To submit an item for publication go online to www.the-burgh.com or drop us an e-mail at northerncalendar@denpubs.com.

For additional information, call Katherine Clark at 873-6368 ext 208.

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

LAKE PLACID — LPCA Movement Workshops – Galumpha at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Way, 4 - 6 p.m. LakePlacidArts.org or 523-2512.

WILMINGTON — Wilmington Historical Society to show original short film, “Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt Visits the North Country and Inaugurates Whiteface Highway Project: Sep. 11, 1929, “ Wilmington Community Center, 7 Community Circle, 7 p.m. 420-8370.

LAKE PLACID — The Blind Spots with special guests Stone Ground Express perform at Smoke Signals, 2489 Main Street, 8 p.m.

LAKE PLACID — LPCA Summer Musical Theatre Camp musical, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, based on the Comic Strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schulz, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Way, 8 p.m. $10.

LAKE PLACID — George Boone Blues Band to perform at Delta Blue, 2520 Main Street, 9 p.m. – Midnight.

Saturday, August 17

PLATTSBURGH — 4th Annual Run to Remember for Alzheimer’s Disease Assistance Center and Brain Buster Bustle, Plattsburgh Recreational Center, US Oval, 569-5911.

WILMINGTON — Town of Wilmington annual community-wide yard sale, map of the town listing sale locations available call 946-7174 or 946-2105.

UPPER JAY — Towne Meeting to perform, Upper Jay Art Center, Route 9N, 9468315.

PAUL SMITHS — Feldenkrais Workshops with Uwe Mester leads two workshops: healthy back workshop, 10 a.m. -12:30 p.m. and Your Jaw, Neck and Shoulders 2 - 4:30 p.m. Dance Room at Paul Smith’s College, 7777 New York 30, $40 per session, $70 both. 327-6097.

UPPER JAY — Antiquarian Book Sale. Wells Memorial Library, 12230 New York 9N, 11 a.m. - 6 p,m. 946-2644.

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

LAKE PLACID — LPCA Movement Workshops – Galumpha, at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Way, 4 - 6 p.m. LakePlacidArts.org or 523-2512.

LAKE PLACID — The Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) presents “The Mountains Will Wait For You” High Peaks Information Center, located at Heart Lake, 8 p.m. 523-3441.

LAKE PLACID — George Boone Blues Band to perform at Delta Blue, 2520 Main Street, 9 p.m. – Midnight.

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

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

LAKE PLACID — “Songs to Keep” Folk Music Fest, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Way, 8 p.m. 523-2512. LakePlacidArts.org.

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 22

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.

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.

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

LAKE PLACID — LPCA Family Fun, Magic with Gary the Great to the stage with Ah, Real Magic, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Way, 7:30 p.m. $14.

LakePlacidArts.org, 523-2512.

SARANAC LAKE — Party On The Patio free concert by Swamp Candy, 45 Grove Street, 48 Main Street, 6 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH — Karaoke, Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court Street, 8 p.m.

Friday, August 23

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

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

LAKE PLACID — Hot Day at the Zoo with special guests Big Slyde perform at Smoke Signals, 2489 Main Street, 7 p.m. $5.

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

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

LAKE PLACID — Improv Comedy Night: Upright Citizens Brigade Touring Co., Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Way, 8 p.m. $18 or $35 two-day pass.

LakePlacidArts.org, 523-2512.

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

Sunday, August 18

PLATTSBURGH — Creepy Crawlies Super Sunday event at the Imaginarium Children’s Museum, 4709 State Route 9, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. $6, free under age 2.

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

LAKE PLACID — Voices of Timbuctoo Abolition Ontario encore performance by Northern Lights Choir and directed by Helen Demong, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Way, 7:30 p.m. $15. 523-2512. LakePlacidArts.org.

Tuesday, August 20

LAKE PLACID — Computer basics for beginners led by instructor Chris Lawrence, Lake Placid Public Library, 2471 Main Street, 10 a.m. - noon.

LAKE PLACID — Downloading and exporting digital photos workshop, Lake Placid Public Library, 2471 Main Street,12:30 - 2:30 p.m. 523-3200.

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.

WILMINGTON — The ASRC Falconer Science/Natural History Lecture Series presents: Enhancements To Acid Deposition Monitoring In New York State, ASRC Whiteface Field Station, 110 Marble Lane, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, August 21

LAKE PLACID — LPCA Special! 9th Annual Salute to Arts Day at Green Market Wednesday, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Way, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH — Kickboxing Class, Nancy Langlois School of Dance, 34 Riley Ave., $7. 6 p.m. 523-2512, www.LakePlacidArts.org.

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

6:45 p.m.

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OBITUARIES HELEN (WELLS) PARKER NOV 04, 1915 - AUG 10, 2013 HELEN (WELLS) PARKER her Shitzu, "Buffy"..

Helen M. (Wells) Parker, 97 She is survived by her of the CVPH 6 Main Skilled daughter, Shirley Claremont Nursing Facility, died on Satof Rainbow Lake, NY her urday August 10, 2013 at daughter, Peggy LeVrier and CVPH Medical Center husband Wayne of Laporte Born in Saranac Lake, NY Texas, her son Harold E Nov. 4, 1915, she was the "Park" Parker Jr. And his daughter of Truman and wife Shelley of Morrisonville, Gertrude (Patnode) Wells.

NY, her sister Marion Sears Mrs. Parker was a life-long of Oswego, NY , her brother resident of Saranac Lake.

Clifford "Kip" Wells and wife She was employed as a Greta of Lake Placid, along housekeeper and worked for with several grandchildren, families in Saranac Lake. In great grandchildren, nieces the twilight of her life, she and nephews. volunteered at North Star InRelatives and friends called dustries for 17 years and, at from 9:30am to 10:30am on one time, was the second oldAugust 15, 2013 at the Forest volunteer in New York tune-Keough Funeral Home, State. She received plaques 20 Church Street, Saranac from the Governor's office as Lake, NY A funeral service well as many other accolades followed at the St. Bernard's for her service.

As she Catholic Church in Saranac would personally tell anyLake, NY at 11:00am. The one, she did what she did not Rite of Committal will take for the accolades, but because place at a later date at the she truly cared for her fellow family plot in the North Elba human beings in need of her Cemetary in Lake Placid. help........a lesson we all In lieu of flowers, donations should emulate. in her memory may be made She was pre-deceased by her to the CVPH 6 Main Skilled Husband, Harold E. Parker Nursing Foundation, 75 on May 6, 1976. She was also Beekman Street, Plattsburgh, pre-deceased by her father New York 12901 Truman Wells, her mother Helen Parker was indeed a Gertrude Patnode, brothers wonderful woman with a Edward Wells, Harold "Pug" heart of gold, a smart wit, Wells, Robert "Toot" Wells, honest to a fault who will be Truman "Bucky" Wells, Jr. sorely missed by all who had and sister Violet Bliss and althe pleasure of knowing and so her constant companion, loving her.

VIRGINIA RUTH CROWNINGSHIELD-CURTIS AUG 28, 1933 - MAY 01, 2013 Virginia Ruth CrowningMichelle Wyles, Silas Curtis, shield Curtis, age 79, of Hot Nicholas Smith, Lillian AlSprings derman, Rosanne Coon, May 4, 2013 Obituaries Mary Howard, Robert Howard, Joshua Jones, Jarred Virginia Ruth CrowningJones, Jonathan Rabaz, and shield Curtis, age 79, of Hot Jennifer Rabaz; fourteen Springs, died Wednesday, great-grandchildren; one May 1, 2013. brother and sister-in-law, She was born on August 28, Martin A Crowningshield 1933 in Willsboro, New York, and wife Hilary; nieces and the daughter of Martin Van nephews; and a host of Buren Crowningshield, and friends.

Hazel Beckwith CrowningFuneral services will be held shield. On July 9, 1955, she at 3:30 PM, Saturday, May 4, was married to Willie Curtis, 2013 in the Davis-Smith Fuwho preceded her in death. neral Home Chapel, Hot She was also preceded in Springs with Bro. Garland death by her parents.

Edwards officiating.

Virginia was a member of Interment will be in the MedWorldwide Outreach and lock Cemetery under the diwas a retired nurse. She was rection of Davis-Smith Fua United States Navy veteran neral Home, Hot Springs. of the Korean War where she Visitation will be held from was a nurse at the U.S. Naval 6:00 PM until 8:00 Pm, Friday Hospital in Corpus Christi, evening at the funeral home.

Texas.

Pallbearers will be Nicholas She is survived her eight chilSmith, Timothy Mitchell, Jadren and their spouses, Brian son Jones, Curtis Crumpton, and Linda Curtis, Rhoda McMartin Ault, and Jason CurGarr, Angela and Michael tis.

Crumpton, Betty and Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Smith, Crystal and Garrett Manor, Rusty Frase Timothy Mitchell, Lynda and Jonathan Rabaz.

Howard, Deborah and Jason Guest registry is at Jones, and Sarah and John www.davis-smith.

Rabaz; sixteen grandchilService: Saturday May 04, dren, Barbara Cannon, Mar3:30 PM at Davis-Smith Futin Ault, Aaron Ault, Curtis neral Home., Hot Springs., Crumpton, Myra Jones, Hot Springs Ak

August 17, 2013

Hollywood Theatre fundraiser planned Au SABLE FORKS — The Hollywood Theatre is proud to present “A Tribute to the Classics” a musical salute to a selection of great American film soundtracks.

The event is slated to begin at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Hollywood Theatre in Au Sable Forks with a few words from theatre owners Cory Hanf and Sierra Serino.

A pre-show highlight from 6:30 to 7 p.m. will be an autograph signing with actor Jim Tolkan, who’s roles as Principal Strickland in, “Back to the Future,” and, “Stinger,” in Top Gun won him Hollywood fame.

The show will feature clips from some of America’s favorite films throughout the years and a musical performance of various soundtracks performed by Susan Richards, accompanied by Eric Klotzo.

“The call to save the theatre is one that I don’t take lightly,” Town of Jay Supervisor Randall Douglas, who will be the evening’s emcee, said. “The Hollywood is not only an integral part of our Main Street Revitalization Plan, but also a beloved gathering place for families and friends, locals and tourists alike.”

Susan Richards, a native of Keeseville and currently a resident of the Town of Jay,

has performed side by side with Tony and Emmy Award Winner and star of Broadway George Hearn and his wife Leslie Hearn in such productions as “Chicago,” “Mame,” and “South Pacific”. Susan has delighted audiences throughout the North Country, including appearances at the JEMS Coffeehouse, with her extraordinary vocal talents.

Tickets for this event are $20 per person with 100 percent of the proceeds being donated to the Hollywood Theatre for use in their ongoing campaign to “Go Digital or Go Dark.”

Recent mandating has forced small local theatres to complete a digital upgrade by the end of 2013. The exorbitant costs of this conversion are forcing some local theatres to close their doors.

When Richards heard of the situation Hollywood Theatre owners Corey Hanf and Sierra Serino were facing, “it became obvious that I had to do something” Susan said.

After tossing the idea back and forth with Town of Jay colleague Carol Greenley, the idea for “A Tribute to the Classics” was born.”

Tickets for advanced seating for this event can be obtained by calling the Hollywood Theatre at 647-5953.

There is limited seating.

August 17, 2013

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Have we lost our senses?

A clover patch that was mowed to allow sun in.

Photo by Rich Redman

Summer food plots

T

he other day I saw some young turkeys out in a field feeding on grasshoppers and other bugs. The young birds were foraging for the protein and energy they need to grow. Like Bear says, bugs are good!

Deer are starting to feed on the slowly changing color of green to red apples. Apples are loaded with sugars, which are excellent energy sources for putting on the pounds.

Food is the primary concern of all animals. InBy Rich Redman stinctively they know that they need to gain as much weight as possible to make it through another winter. Putting on weight for animals may be hard, for me, keeping it off is the problem. I need to work out like Arnold Schwarzenegger to keep the weight off, but that is another tale to tell.

Protein, carbohydrates, fats and minerals are all needed to increase weight and to have energy to make it through a long cold night, especially up here in the North Country. If you live near a farm, corn, soybeans, alfalfa, clovers and tree crops like apples and acorns and tree browse will supply much of what an animal needs. Grasses, clovers and weeds that are mature with a seed head supply food to the seed eating birds.

In the woods it’s another story. Quality food is scarce, especially in an unmanaged forest, like Blue Line State Land. In unmanaged lands, shade covers the ground in many places and prevents plants like raspberries, and other food plants from growing. Nature takes it course on unmanaged land.

Many private forest owners nowadays want to do more than just let nature take its course. They want to supplement the food supply on their property by cutting openings where the sun reaches the ground to stimulate the growth of berries, and other plants that ground feeding animals prefer.

Another option is to plant a food plot of clover, brassicas, rye, chicory, and alfalfa if you have the right pH. With the heat of the summer over, and the fall rains coming, it’s time to get that food plot in the ground.

Old headers and log roads work great for food plots. First, you plow or rake all the logging trash to the downhill side so the trash won’t stop you from mowing the site.

Keep it clean. Try to keep some of the smaller organic material so the soil mix holds more water. A York rake works well for this. Add compost to hold moisture and add slow release nutrients.

Make sure you have a soil test so you put on what the plant needs, not what you think it needs. Once you have the soil test completed, find a nice mix of the type of forage you want to plant. There are numerous internet sites with all kinds of different food plot information you may want to try. Once again check the label on the bag so you follow what the company recommends for that particular planting. A hand spreader or small spinner applies the seed evenly. You can also use it for fertilizer and lime if it’s a small plot. Fertilize and lime for quality, our soils are not especially rich up here.

Get the planting in as soon as possible, so it has enough time to establish a sound rooting system and build up energy to make it through the winter, just like the animals. Plant the clovers in the wetter spots and chicory is OK in the dryer sites.

Try a variety of plantings; don’t put all your eggs in one basket as the saying goes.

Variety is the spice of life, and insures that you have a crop in case one fails. Don’t mix all the seed together and try a shotgun mix, not good! Brassicas stay separate, clover and chicory can go together. Clover alone is a great food plot. Follow the recommendations on the seed bag.

If you planted a food plot in spring, take a look at it and see if the grasses are getting ahead of the clovers. Clover needs sun and you need to clip, mow or weed whack the grasses to allow the sun to penetrate the clover patch. I was working with a guy and we mowed his grass clover mix a few weeks ago. The clovers are doing well. I repeat, fertilize and lime for quality, our soils are not especially rich up here.

If you want a long term food plot, try planting some apple trees and other fruit trees along with berry bushes that will supply energy to your wildlife. Crab apples, wild apples, wild raisin, blueberries, dogwoods, oaks and beech will supply fruit and nuts to your critters.

If you plant trees, make sure you have a large root ball with plenty of compost so the plant handles the transplanting shock. I like to plant just before a good soaking rain and cool temperatures. Spring transplants are best, but fall ones work if you do it carefully.

For grouse, aspen buds are the prime food source. If you have large popple or aspen in your wood lot, cut them down in the winter when the roots have all the energy stored. Create a large clear area so the new growth of root suckers gets plenty of sun.

Young thick stands of aspen intermixed with apple and other fruit trees provides some great habitat. It will take 10 years to get a young stand thick for birds, but wildlife management is not quick and easy. Like a fine wild apple hard cider, it takes time and planning to do it right.

Planting a food plot is something everyone should try in their field or woodlot. It will provide additional food for the animals and provide you an enjoyable time in the field or woods.

Catlins feed supply in Ticonderoga and Bob Duprey’s in Chazy can get you just about anything you may need. Many other stores like Tractor Supply, Gander Mountain, Seedway in Vermont and the Whitetail Institute can supply you with a quality food plot mix.

I prefer to buy from my local guys and so should you. Keep the money close to home!

Whether you hunt, shoot with a camera, or just like to observe the fruits of your labor and the animals enjoying those fruits, it doesn’t matter to me.

Plant a food plot, sit back and dig on life.

Conservation

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Banner Pines” provide evidence of prevailing winds, which typically come from the west. As a result, elongated limbs can typically be found pointing to the east.

L

ong before such technological advancements as electronic Global Positioning Systems, or even the magnetic compass, travelers knew how to rely upon simple observations of natural patterns to assist them in orienting their travels and to help predict the weather.

Travelers understood the natural weather signs and were accustomed to learning the lay of the land in order to avoid being caught off-guard by the elements.

Regular observation allowed them to become attuned to the waters, sky, air, as well as the behavior of animals, birds, insects and even the trees.

Unfortunately, in recent times humans have increasingly lost touch with the natural world. The vast majority of humans can no longer be considered natural travelers. Increasingly, modern man has grown out of touch with his natural surroundings. It should come as no surprise, as we have lost the need to use our senses.

We cover up from head to toe with a hat on our head and socks and shoes muffling our feet. We plug an iPod into our ears, and set a pair of dark sunglasses on our nose.

As travelers, we have effectively shuttered our natural senses, and as a result we often fail to recognize all that is happening in our surroundings.

Our hearing is dampened, as is our touch, feel, vision and balance. Of course, we are masked and overpowered by the acceptable amount of deodorant, after shave, perfume, shampoo, mouthwash and scented soap we use to disguise our own. After clearing, cleaning, masking and eliminating any of the natural scents and senses that may have been accumulated, we continue to cover-up any exposed skin that might offer us a natural hint of what is to come. Is it any surprise that modern day society has become so totally disconnected from the natural world?

At one time, it was a unique combination of natural observation and orientation that made it possible for humans to reliably predict the weather, and to accurately determine their correct direction of travel.

It was a perspective that was typically based on an intuitive knowledge of the local landscape, as well as regular observations of weather, animals and other natural signs.

In the Adirondack region, natural clues of orientation are abundant for those who know how to read them. Most of the lakes are oriented south to north, as a result of scouring that occurred as the glaciers retreated.

The local mountain-tops also sport the same long, gouge lines that were etched by the scraping of rocks under the retreating glaciers. They were carved in a similar north/south orientation as a result of the glacial retreat.

If the lands and the waters fail to provide proper opportunities, there are still many other natural features available on the natural compass.

The sun still rises in the east, and continues to set in the west, due to the natural counterclockwise rotation of the earth. The moon also rises in the east.

This rotation is responsible for delivering the majority of our wind and weather patterns from the west. The prevailing wind tends to tip the tops of our tall white pines toward an easterly direction. These trees are known as banner pines. Another well established natural directional sign is moss, which typically grows thickest on the shaded, north side of a tree.

However, moss can be found on any side of a tree depending on the shade provided by other surrounding

trees. Wind or storm damage can also twist the trunk of a tree after moss has been established.

Despite such anomalies, moss typically grows thickest on the north side of a tree because it is shaded and gets the least direct sunshine. It is the same reason snow stays longer and is often deeper on the north facing slopes.

North facing slopes are usually colder and shadier during the fall, winter and spring when the sun is predominantly shining on the southern slopes.

However, it is important to recognize that natural methods of direction aren’t infallible. Always look for more than one indicator when ascertaining a direction. If the sun, plants and wind all indicate the same thing, then chances are they can’t all be wrong!

Weather or Not

Similar to determining the proper orientation by observing natural indicators, many travelers have also forgotten how to predict the weather by observing the natural signs. Well before such modern tools as AccuWeather radar and satellite monitoring systems first evolved, travelers depended primarily on natural observations to predict the expected weather patterns. Fortunately, many still do.

I’m very fortunate in this regard, as I happen to be very sensitive to air pressure. My ears begin to pop whenever a low pressure system approaches. However, I’ve also learned how to recognize many other natural signs that foretell foul weather, for which a campfire always provides a welcome aid.

While sitting around a fire in the evening, it is easy to spot a ‘ring around the moon,’ which is usually a sure sign of rain, or snow depending on the season.

Known as a corona, the ring is the result of a refraction of the moon’s light in ice crystals at a very high altitude. It typically indicates low pressure and foul weather are on the way. A sure sign that a low pressure system has arrived is often found closer to a fire ring, and it is more evident than looking for a ring around the moon. Typically, low pressure systems are accompanied by damp and musty scents, which cause smoke from a fire to hang close to the ground.

This occurs because the heavy, moisture-laden smoke particles fail to disperse into the woods as easily as lighter, dry ones do.

Humid air also carries scents far better than dry air. It is interesting to note that bog plants also release more oils as humidity climbs, which explains the old saying: “When a ditch or pond offends the nose, it’s time to look out for rain or stormy blows.”

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

Sportsman’s Show scheduled

CHESTERFIELD — The Chesterfield Fish and Game Club will present its annual Sportsman’s Show on Saturday, Aug 31 and Sunday, Sept. 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Items for sale at the Sportsman’s Show will include guns, ammo, knives, hunting accessories, archery equipment and surplus items. The Sportsman’s Show will be held at the Chesterfield Fish and Game Club, 359 Green Street, Clintonville.

Hunter Ed course planned

LEWIS Ñ The Lewis Fish & Game Club will host a hunter education class Aug. 20,21 and 22 from 6-10 p.m. all three nights. For information contact Tim Gay at 873-2674.

Rich Redman is a retired District Conservationist for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and an avid outdoorsman. His column will appear regularly. He may be reached at rangeric@nycap.rr.com.

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Note: On-call positions also available, $9.50/hr base. EOE If interested, plan to attend August 20, 2013 10:00am - 5:00pm Saranac Lake Free Library Basement 100 Main Street, Saranac Lake, NY 12983

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3-WHEEL EZ ROLL Bicycle w/ Basket asking $200; CM 2000 Cargo Trailer 38x53, Asking $350. 518-643-8643

TWO TOOL BOXES full of Snapon Craftsman Tools $2500 OBO Call 518-728-7978 or Email pparksfamily@gmail.com

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CLARINET, VIOLIN, FLUTE, TRUMPET, Amplifier, Fender Guitar $75 each. Upright Bass, Cello, Saxophone, French Horn, Drums $189 each. Others 4-sale 1-516377-7907

WELL PUMP Gould, 1 HP, 4 months old, $500.00. 518-5760012

FRIGIDAIRE 6500 BTU’S AC Unit, $200; Cosilidated Dutch West wood stove $500; 1 man Pontoon boat $300. 518-708-0678

WOLFF SUNVISION Pro 28 LE Tanning Bed, very good condition, $1000. 518-359-7650

FURNITURE

HAMILTON DRAFTING Table, 5' x 3', Oak w/ 4 drawers, like new, $400. 518-576-9751

COMPLETE BEDROOM SET New In Box Head Board, Dresser, Mirror, Night Stand, and Chest $350 Call 518-534-8444

HP 1700 ROLAND Digital Piano, like new, $900.00; HP Copier Machine $25. 518-962-4751.

FOR SALE 5 Drawer Solid Oak Desk 36"x60" Good Condition $200 OBO Call 518-546-7120

JEWELERY ARMOIRE/UPRIGHT CHEST Queen Ann style, Cherry finish, 21"x15" wide, excellent condition, jewelery also available. New sold for $275 sell now for $99.00.

518-354-8654

FOUR (4) BLACK hammered-metal dining room chairs with brushed cream seats: $40 for the set.

518.293.6620

KENMORE REFRIGERATOR White, 18.8 Cu. Ft. $250; Amana upright freezer 23.3 Cu. Ft. $300; Treadmill Horizon CST 4.5 $500; Table sets, shelf sets available; 27" JVC TV best offer; 13" GE TV best offer; Hearth Stone Vt Casting gas fireplace, direct vent, Midnight Blue $1400. Call 518643-8419.

PIANO KOHLER & Campbell Spinet $175. 518-962-2955 SAVE ON CABLE TV-INTERNETDIGITAL PHONE-SATELLITE. You've got a choice!Options from ALL major service providers. Call us to learn more! Call today!1-855 -294-4039 SAWMILLS FROM only $4897.00MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill- Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship.

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BALDWIN CONSOLE PIANO for sale.

Excellent condition.

Must sell $500.00 518-524-5827

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

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NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION OF A S C E L A PARTNERS, LLC. Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/1/13.

Office location: Essex County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 3/25/13. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: National Registered Agents, Inc., 111 Eighth Ave., 13th Fl., NY, NY 10011.

Address to be main-

tained in DE: 200 Continental Dr., Ste. 209, Newark, DE 19713.

Arts of Org. filed with the DE Secretary of State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activities.

VN-7/13-8/17/20136TC-53267 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION of Limited Liability Company (ìLLCî) Name: Northern Excavation & Development LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on 6/19/2013 Office Location: Essex County. The “SSNY” is designated as agent of the “LLC” upon whom process against it may be served.

“SSNY” shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: 41 Alstead Hill Lane, Keene, NY 12942. Purpose: To

engage in any lawful act or activity.

VN-7/13-8/17/20136TC-53268 ---------------------------CODE NAME JOYEUSE LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 5/30/13. Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Law Office of Brian P. Barrett, 5676 Cascade Rd., Lake Placid, NY 12946, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

VN-7/13-8/24/20136TC-53277 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF E L I Z A B E T H TO W N CENTER, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 7/17/13. Office location: Essex 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: all lawful purposes.

VN-7/27-8/31/20136TC-53316 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: ARBOROPS LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/23/13. Office location: Essex County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o Steven R. Frazier, 91 T h o m p s o n

Road,Keeseville, New York 12944. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

VN-8/3-9/7/2013-6TC53341 ---------------------------NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Quiet Cedars LLC filed articles of organization with the SoS on July 18, 2013.

Principal office is in Essex, New York. The SoS of the State of NY has been designated as agent upon whom service of process against the LLC may be served, and the address to which the SoS shall mail a copy of process in any action or proceeding against the LLC is PO Box 785, Willsboro, NY 12996. The LLC’s purpose is to engage in any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under § 203

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A project of NY State Department of Ag and Markets through the Dyson School at Cornell University.

of the Limited Liability Company Act. VN-8/10-9/14-6TC50956 ----------------------------NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION OF WHITE-BABSON LLC Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/18/13.

Office location: Essex County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 12/17/12. Princ. office of LLC: 213 Carver Ln., Willsboro, NY 12996. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Christine W. Babson, 34 Indian Hill Rd., Medfield, MA 02052.

DE addr. of LLC: Corporation Service Co., 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19808. Arts. of Org. filed with DE Secy. of State, Div. of Corps.,

John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St. - Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

VN-8/10-9/14/20136TC-50961 ----------------------------THE WILLSBORO FIRE DISTRICT IS ACCEPTING BIDS: (1) Removal and disposal of fiberglass insulation ceiling area only at the Willsboro Fire Station totaling 5,000 square feet.

(2) Spray foam R-26 minimum 4” thick or equivalent with thermal barrier coating white in color, to ceiling at Fire Station totaling +/-5000 square feet.

Work to be completed

by October 31, 2013 Sealed bids must be received by August 26, 2013 to the Willsboro Fire District P.O. Box 786, Willsboro, New York 12996.

The Willsboro Fire

District reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

By order of : Jean Gay District Secretary VN-8/17/2013-1TC50977 ----------------------------KARPP PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 07/05/13.

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, 76 Indian Rock Rd., Wilmington, NY 12997. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act.

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720 sq. ft. Lake views. Contact Jim Forcier @ 518-962-4420.

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6 ACRES ON BASS LAKE, $24,900. 2.5 Acres Bass Pond, $19,900. www.LandFirstNY.com 1 -888-683-2626

FARM FOR SALE. UPSTATE, NY Certified organic w/ 3 bdrm & 2 bath house and barn. Concord grapes grow well on hillside. Certified organic beef raised on land for 12 years. Founded by brook w/open water year round. Prime location. FSBO Larry 315-3232058 or 315-386-8971 LAKE PLACID 90 Acre Hunting Camp, 8 cabins, well, septic, off grid, solar power generator, on ATV/snowmobile trail, 1/2 acre pond, wood & propane heat, 55 miles from Lake Placid, one mile off Route 3. $150,000 OBO. 518-359-9859 PRIME HUNTING AREA near state land, 7 miles north of Constantia, 10 acres, $12,000.

Phone 315-446-7614

MOBILE HOME NEW MODULAR MODELS & SINGLE & DOUBLE WIDES factorydirecthomesofvt.com 600 Rt.7 Pittsford, VT 05763 1-877-999-2555 tflanders@beanshomes.com

SINGLE-FAMILY HOME $29,000 REMODELED 2 bdrm, .3 acre, Rte. 9, Front Street, Keeseville, NY. Live in or a P/E Ratio of 5 to 1 investment. 518-3356904.

August 17, 2013

FAMILY CAMP FOR SALE. Beautifully Finished Cabin on 5 Acres, Woods and NiceLawn, Quiet County Road, Stocked Fishing Pond & Guest Cabin Only $69,995. Call 1800-229-7843 or see photos of over 100 different properties at www.LandandCamps.com

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

Asking $4900 and 1989 Bison 31' overal Gooseneck, Asking $2900.

518-546-3568.

14 SECTIONS OF 8’ Pressured treated boat docking w/ latter, adjustable hight stands, excellent condition, Also 12x14 Floating Raft w/latter. 518-563-3799 or 518-563-4499 Leave Message.

CASH FOR CARS. Any make, model and year! Free pick-up or tow. Call us at 1-800-318-9942 and get an offer TODAY!

16’ CENTER CONSOLE FIBERGLASS SCOUT BOAT, 50hp & 6hp Yamaha motors, Humming chart & depth plotter, trailer & cover. $10,500. 518-4834466

AUTO WANTED ALTONA, NY 3 BR/2 BA, Single Family Home, bulit in 1994, Perfect entertainment home, peaceful country setting 15 minutes from Plattsburgh. Large deck, 28' pool, patio with built in gas grill, 2 car garage with workshop. A MUST SEE $105,000 518-570-0896 MORRISONVILLE 4 BR/2.5 BA, Single Family Home, 1,920 square feet, bulit in 1998, Colonial Cape, attached 2 car garage, gas fireplace, finished basement, large fenced in backyard with above ground swimming pool on corner lot. Located in Morrisonville in the Saranac School District. Great Family Neighborhood. $229,500 Call 518-726-0828 Dfirenut@gmail.com

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CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! Top $$$$$ PAID! Running or Not, All Years, Makes, Models. Free Towing! We're Local! 7 Days/Week.

Call Toll Free: 1-888-416-2330

16’ HOBIE CATAMARAN parts, hulls, masts, booms, decks, rudders, rigging, $500 takes all. 518 -561-0528

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

Running or Not! 1-888-416-2208 (888) 416-2208 GET CASH TODAY for any car/ truck. I will buy your car today.

Any Condition. Call 1-800-8645796 or www.carbuyguy.com TOP CASH FOR CARS, Any Car/ Truck, Running or Not. Call for INSTANT offer: 1-800-454-6951

BOATS 14 FT BOAT & MOTOR 14ft Princecraft alum boat and 1988 Mercury 9.9 HP OB w/elec start. $1,100.00 518-834-5223

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

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

Several yrs. old, no trailer. $425 518-561-1599

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August 17, 2013 BOATS 1952 CHRIS Craft 1952 Chris Craft Mahogany Sportman 22U, excellent cond., restored w/system bottom, original hardware & instruments, rebuild CCM-130 engine, spotlight, boat cover, new trailer, like On Golden Pond boat, located in Essex, NY. $24,500. 802-5035452.

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

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www.valleynewsadk.com 2001 SUPRA SANTERA low hrs., mint cond., great ski wake board boat, beautiful trailer included, $19,500. 518-891-5811

BOAT LIFT model# 1501, sits on the bottom of the lake. Make an Offer. 518-891-2767 Leave Message on Mail Box 1.

2001 FORD EXPLORER Sport, 4x4, 140,000 miles, Black, good condition, Asking $2400. 518-2982145.

2005 WHITEHALL SPIRIT rowing/sailboat. Classic boat, rare find. Must sell! Asking $4500 OBO. 845-868-7711

CANOE & TROLLING MOTOR A 17 foot Mad River canoe and Mini Kota trolling motor. Like new, used only 5 times $485 518 -359-8281

2005 CHEVY MALIBU, V6, runs well, fair condition, some rust, 147K miles, $2,500 OBO. 518-891 -5559

LL BEAN 15.8 Discovery canoe used with love, great condition $450.00; Minn Kota electric trolling motor, 30 lb. thrust w/ motor mount $100.00. Call 518873-6853 2007 STINGRAY BOAT 25' Stingray Criuser, only 29 hours, LIKE NEW, sleeps 4, has bathroom, microwave, fridge, table, includes trailer, stored inside every winter. (518) 570-0896 $49,000 BOAT FOR SALE 1984 Cobia 17' bowrider, 115HP Evenrude outboard (newer), 2002 Karavan trailer, runs but needs some work. $1,500. 518-576-4255 PONTOON BOAT & Trailer for Sale. $3500 Firm. Carb. problems. 518-425-0364

CARS 1988 CHRYSLER LEBARON Convertible, Red/White, Florida Car, Mint Condition, 71,000 miles, $4500 OBO. 239-989-8686.

1997 FERRARI F355 SPIDER 3.5 LITER V8 6 SPEED, red & tan, 21,600 miles $59,900.2nd owner, recent engine out service, perfect condition, all records & manuals.

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CLASSIC 1973 CAMARO, 350 Auto, V-8 Engine, original 55,000 miles, $12,000, very good condition 518-359-9167.

MOTORCYCLES

2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON Dyna Super-Glide, black, 4,200 miles. $9,300. Rear seat, sissy bar and cover included. 518-534-4094.

2010 HONDA STATELINE 1500 Miles, Black, Factory Custom Cruiser, 312 CC $7,800 518-5698170 2012 HARLEY FATBOY Tequila Sunrise, 500 miles, many extras, sharp bike, $18,500 OBO. 518791-8810

WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE KAWASAKI 1967-1980 Z1900, KZ900, KZ1000, ZIR, KX1000MKII, A1-250, W1-650, H1 -500, H2-750, S1-250, S2-350, S3 -400 SUZUKI GS400, GT380, GT750, Honda CB750 (1969,1970) CASH. FREE PICKUP. 1-800-7721142, 1-310-721-0726 usa@classicrunners.com

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 1999 RENEGADE CLASS A 37ft 18in Slide, Diesel Pusher, Screen Room to Attach. Good Condition Sold As Is $30,000 obo 518-3592133 44 Old Wawbeck Road, Tupper Lake, NY

2007 X-160 FUN FINDER Camping Trailer, 16' long, 2500 GVW, AC/Heat, Hot Water, 2 burner stove, enclosed bathroom, refrigerator, TV, awning, new battery, $7500. 518-561-0528

2008 FLAGSTAFF MAC Popup Camper, Model 228, Price reduced to $3950, good condition, Call 518-942-6565 or 518-9624465.

TRUCKS

2000 24’ LAYTON Sleeps 6, very clean, excellent condition, must see, $6700 OBO. 518-643-9391 2002 COACHMAN MIRADA self contained, 24,840 miles, clean & runs great, Asking $16,800. 518846-7337

2002 CHEVY PICK-UP, 4WD, 5 spd., rust free, excellent condition, inspected, Carfax, $5800.00. 518-891-2597

Juggling Your Budget? Advertise Small, Get Big Results! Call 518-873-6368

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