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By Andy Flynn andy@denpubs.com NORTH CREEK Ñ The next Sundays at Tannery Pond Community Center program will be held Aug. 25 with a 7 p.m. lecture by Amy Vedder called Ò Mountain Gorillas Ñ Past, Present & Future.Ó Vedder is widely known for her pioneering studies of mountain gorillas in Rwanda during the late 1970s and as co-founder, with her husband Dr. Bill Weber, of the Mountain Gorilla Project. She is the co-author of the critically acclaimed book Ò In the Kingdom of Gorillas,Ó and co-editor of Ò African Rainforest Ecology and Conservation,Ó published by Yale University Press. Bill McKibben, Johnsburg resident and author of a number of books, including Ò The End of Nature,Ó said Ò In the Kingdom of GorillasÓ is Ò The best book ever written for those who want to understand not only the glory of AfricaÕ s wildlife but also the setting for that glory.Ó An expert in conservation and ecology, Vedder has worked for more than 30 years dedicated to wildlife and wildland conservation, applying ecological and social science to save biologically rich CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

10th Mountain Division Band

10th Mt. Div. Band to perform LONG LAKE Ñ The ever popular 10th Mountain Division Light Infantry Band will return to the Central Adirondack Region to give a couple performances, one in Long Lake and one in Indian Lake. The Long Lake concert will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Mount Sabattis Pavilion. The 10th Mountain Division Light Infantry Band is based out of Fort Drum and is commanded by Warrant Officer Daniel P. Wood. Since 9/11, the band has provided musical and operational support while being deployed to Kosovo in support of Operation KFOR, Pakistan for support in response to the earthquake that rocked the

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Band, WW Quintet and many other smaller ensembles. This concert is free. For more information, call 624-6077.

Indian Lake concert

American Legion Parker-Benton Post 1392 and the Town of Indian Lake are sponsoring a concert by the 10th Mountain Division Band from Fort Drum in Byron Park at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30. First activated in 1942, this group of dedicated professionals has brought stirring and entertaining performances to audiences throughout the Northeastern CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

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area in 2005, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and three deployments to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. These professional Soldier-Musicians are trained and ready to deploy anywhere in the world. Stateside, the musicians of the 10th Mountain Division (LI) Band provide a wide range of musical support for the soldiers, as well as the citizens of the North Country. In addition to Marching and Ceremonial Band, the 10th Mountain Division Band can also field an array of diverse performing groups such as: Rock Band, Jazz Combo, Brass Quintet, Brass

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ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ Amy GehrigÕ s job might be a little easier if they called it something else; but the term Ô ombudsmanÕ is unfortunately here to stay. ItÕ s a Swedish word that means Ò citizen advocate,Ó and thatÕ s who Gehrig needs in Essex County: concerned volunteers who can advocate for elderly people who may not have a voice of their own. Ò We are looking for top-notch volunteers, people who are willing to commit to two to four hours a

week, going into a long-term care facility and visiting and advocating for residents rights,Ó she said. Ò ItÕ s making that difference in someoneÕ s life, in making that moment a happier moment for them. ThatÕ s the biggest reward of this program.Ó The ombudsman program is a national program, which is run independently by each state, but coordinated locally. Gehrig is the coordinator for Essex and Clinton counties, operating through the North Country Center for Independence. She oversees 23 facilities in Essex and Clinton counties for all levels of care, from nursing homes, to assisted living facilities to family-type homes.

Gehrig currently has one volunteer for all of Essex County. Ò ItÕ s not just going in and visiting with residents, itÕ s investigating. If youÕ re into investigations and getting to the bottom of things and fact-finding, then this is the perfect job for you. ItÕ s very rewarding.Ó The time commitment, she says, is very flexible, with volunteers setting their own schedule for the week. More than just getting new volunteers, Gehrig hopes to get the word out about what the ombudsman program is, and who it helps. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

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