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County exam fee increase discussed

By Keith Lobdell keith@denpubs.com

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The price to take a state civil service exam may soon go up.

Members of the Essex County Personnel Committee talked about increasing the amount a person would pay to take the state exam required for those who apply to be employed by the county.

Personnel Director Monica Feeley said the county charges $15 for the three exams it offers: continuous recruitment, non-uniformed and uniformed. From those, the state takes a $5 cut for the first 20 continuous recruitment exams ($3 per exam after that), $7.50 for non-uniformed exams and $12.50 for uniformed exams.

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Keeseville dissolution Marvin bros. go to S. Africa with Team USA vote set for Oct. 22

By Katherine Clark Connor and Brock Marvin, third and second from right, recently particpated in the World Transplant Games in South Africa as members of the United States volleyball and golf (pictured) teams.

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ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ Local brothers Brock and Connor Marvin traveled to Durban, South Africa, to take part in the 14 Annual World Transplant Games. Ò It was an incredible trip,Ó said Connor.

The boys arrived in South Africa July 21 and made it home Aug. 7.

The brothers, along with their father Walter Ò SmittyÓ Marvin and stepmother Margot Roemischer took the two-week trip to South Africa, spending the first week in Krueger National Park before continuing to Durban for the games.

Brock and Connor both suffer from a rare heart condition called familial dilated cardiomyopathy, a genetic heart muscle disease they were both born with that required them to receive heart

transplants within a year and a half of each other. Brock received a heart transplant in December 2010 and Connor received his 15 months after his brother in March 2012.

The Marvins joined transplant survivors from all around the world. Ò It was really cool to see all the athletes,Ó Connor said. Ò The first day we joined the American team for the volleyball games and later in the week we played golf, both partners and singles.

The last few days we watched track.Ó Before going to the Games, Connor said he and his family took a week to explore South Africa, going to Kruger National Park. Ò We figured we would make it a vacation, we went out into the park and it was just a free range huge National Park,Ó Connor said. Ò IÕ ve been to Parc Safari but this was incredible.Ó

Connor said he got to see all of the Ò Big FiveÓ animals which included leopards, lions, rhinoceros, elephants and buffalo while there. Ò We rented a car and just drove for the entire day through park,Ó he said. Ò Just as we were leaving we got to see a leopard just a mile from the exit. I thought it was really great to see it and then when we told people they told us some locals had never even seen a leopard, so I guess it was pretty rare.Ó Connor said when they left the park and started playing golf in Durban for the games it was pretty much like playing at home in Elizabethtown, with some exceptions. Ò IÔ ve played golf before but IÕ ve never played golf with monkeys in the trees at the course,Ó said Connor. Ò It was a little different.Ó

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KEESEVILLE Ñ One more vote will determine if the village of Keeseville will cease to be an incorporated entity after Dec. 31 of next year.

Village Clerk Lynn Hathaway announced during the Aug. 13 meeting of the Keeseville Board of Trustees that she had certified a petition asking for a public referendum on the recently approved dissolution plan.

With a certified petition, Mayor Dale Holderman said the vote on whether to accept the dissolution plan will take place Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the village offices from noon to 9 p.m.

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County supply drive to benefit Horace Nye Nursing Home

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ Horace Nye Nursing Home officials are looking for donations for the residents of the Elizabethtown senior care facility.

The home will host a donation drive for the residents Thursday, Aug. 22, from 9 a.m. until noon and again from 1 to 4 p.m. in the activity room. It will be run by members of the Horace Nye Home staff and members of the Essex County Board of Supervisors.

County Board Chairman and Jay Supervisor Randy Douglas said his interest in doing a donation drive was sparked after he received a letter from one

of the nursing home residents requesting items that are not generally funded by Essex County. Ò This is a great opportunity for the Horace Nye Staff, Board of Supervisors and general public to provide some needs for our residents,Ó he said. Ò Providing these materials will assist our residents in enjoying some conveniences, which they may normally not have the resources for.Ó The items will go to the creation of a Sensory (Snoezelen) Room, a multi-sensory stimulation room designed to support residents keep them calm and relaxed but also keep them stimulated and engaged, enhancing the quality of life for residents with advanced dementia and diminished cognitive function.

The staff created a wish list of items that are being sought by residents, which include: Lava lamps, LED lights , Bright colored pictures (i.e. bright flowers, sunsets, tropical scenes), shower puffs, Play Dough/Moon Sand/Silly Putty, black lights, nature sound CDs, sensory balls (textured or light up), LED rope lights Ñ any color, sand toys, fur, CDs of upbeat Ô 40s, Ô 50s and Ô 60s music, a small CD player, craft supplies (markers, acrylic paint for ceramics), Wii games, and an electric bingo caller. Ò The Board of Supervisors asked us for a list of things that we needed,Ó Activities Director Candy Goff said. Ò This room is something that we have been trying to work on and get donations toward for a while, and we decided that this would be a

good way to do it.Ó Goff has seen Snoezelen Room at other facilities and is familiar with how they operate. Ò I have seen it work for a number of individuals and have seen it have positive outcomes,Ó she said. Ò It is a multi-sensory room to help residents work on cognitive functions. It helps keep them stimulated and engaged, and also has a calming and relaxing effect.Ó Ò They say that they have found it very helpful in working with people who have high levels of agitation. It becomes part of our therapeutic intervention,Ó Social Worker Rachel Tupper said.

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Estate planning seminar held

TICONDEROGA Ñ The Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union (TFCU) hosted their first Estate Planning and Asset Management Seminar to an audience of 69 people on Wednesday, July 31, at the Best Western Plus in Ticonderoga. Ò Estate planning is a thoughtful process and TFCU is pleased to meet the needs of our members and community by offering this session,Ó said Shawn Hayes, TFCU President and CEO. The free seminar, presented

by John Breitenbach, covered general legal guidelines for basic estate planning and asset management to suit everyone, regardless of age or financial situation. Mr. Breitenbach examined the basic legal documents necessary to protect and manage assets, direct their orderly disposition, and address health care concerns, including; Last Will and Testament, Power of Attorney, Trusts, and a Health Care Proxy/ Living Will. Mr. Breitenbach discussed the purpose of these basic estate planning tools and their importance for individuals and families.

Breitenbach received his undergraduate degree at Western New England College and attended Albany Law School. In 2000, he was admitted to the New York State Bar and is a partner in the Firm of Carney and Breitenbach in Ticonderoga.

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Hollar General to close concert series

WESTPORT Ñ Michael Chorney and Hollar General, with special guest Taylor Haskins, will perform in the last concert of the season Thursday, Aug. 22, at 7:15 p.m. at Ballard ParkÕ s Performance Pavilion in Westport.

This concert is sponsored by Taylor and Catherine Haskins with additional support from New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and

the NYS Legislature administered locally by North Country Cultural Center for the Arts and the many businesses and individuals in the Westport Community.

Bring lawn chairs, a blanket, and/or picnic. In case of rain, concerts will be moved into the Westport Heritage House across the street. Donations are always appreciated. For more information, email artsco@ westelcom.com. Also for more information, go to website ballardparkny.org.

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‘Becky Shaw’ wraps up ETC season

WESTPORT Ñ Essex Theatre Company presents the last three performances of Becky Shaw on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Aug. 22, 23, and 24, at the Masonic Lodge (next to the ferry dock) in Essex at 7 p.m.

It explores modern relationships in a devastating comedy/drama with a parental advisory for explicit language and content. Tickets are $12. For reservations, call 526-4520 or email tickets@essextheatre.org.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS Ñ Angela Kelley walked out of the Bar Exam, Ò packed up her stuff in Albany, and showed up ready to work on Monday morning,Ó at the Essex County Public Defender Office.

In that small program of three attorneys, the ability to learn fast is critical. Public Defender Brandon Boutelle, who described Kelley’s 2011 arrival in his office in the words above, said Kelley learned fast under the supervision required for law graduates awaiting admission and then as a new attorney.

She also learned well. On Monday night, during the New York State Defenders Association (NYSDA) Annual Meeting and Conference, Kelley received the Kevin M. Anderson award founded by the Genesee County Public Defender Office, Boutelle nominated Kelley for the award just after she left his office to join the Albany County Public Defender Office.

She embodies, he said, Ò the highest level of professionalism people expect of attorneys and is a shining example of the top-notch talent working in the field of public/indigent defense today.Ó Similar praise was expressed by North Elba Town Justice James Rogers III, who wrote to Kelley upon hearing of her departure, Ò Please know that I appreciate the two years you spent in my court and the professionalism you brought to the table every time.Ó Rogers lauded KelleyÕ s sincere effort to give her clients Ò the best representation available.Ó The Kevin M. Andersen Memorial Award was created in 2004 to remember and honor a lifelong public defender known for his dedication.

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id you know that children who grow up in households with pets actually have fewer allergies? A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that owning cats and dogs can actually have protective effect against a childÕ s development of allergies.

Even more remarkable, households in which there were two or more pets had an even greater reduction - up to 77 percent - in risk of allergies. In addition to reduced allergies to cats and dogs, the children also showed reduced allergies to dust mites, short ragweed, and blue grass. If youÕ ve been considering adding a dog or cat to your household, but have been worried about the effect on your children and developing possible allergies, this is reassuring news! To learn more about the study, you can read the original article in the Aug. 27 issue of ABC News online.

Our featured pet this week is Farly, a Domestic Shorthair/Bobtail-mix with plenty of personality! Farly has a beautiful tabby coat and stunning green eyes, but his most remarkable feature is his stubby little tail! HeÕ s very curious about everything in his world and will entertain you for hours with his playful antics. Farly enjoys cuddle time as much as playtime, however, and will snuggle right up and provide you with sweet little kisses.

If you are looking for a young adult cat with all-around charm, Farly is the feline for you!

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ne regular standout event in these parts is the annual talk at Camp Dudley hosted by the Literacy Volunteers of Essex and Franklin Counties.

This yearÕ s talk will be on Sunday, Aug. 25 at 1 p.m. and will be given by Kristin Kimball, one of the founders of Essex Farm, where nearly 250 of us in the North Country go every Friday afternoon to pick up our farm-grown food for the week. For nearly a decade now, Essex Farm has been on the cutting edge of the Community Supported Agriculture movement. This is a national movement, but Essex Farm and other CSAs (like Adam HainerÕ s Juniper Hill Farm right here in Westport) have put the Champlain Valley at forefront of it.

In addition to being a sought-after speaker, Kristin is also a wonderful writer, and her acclaimed book about the early years at Essex Farm, The Dirty Life, is funny, wise, informative, and often moving. Many of you, IÕ m sure have read it already (as I did, as soon as it came out). The Dirty Life will be available for purchase and Kristin will sign copies after her talk. For information,

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he art associationÕ s last show of the season opens this Friday, Aug. 23, with a reception at the gallery from 5 to 8 p.m. The gallery is next to the ice cream shop in the heart of downtown Essex.

Saturday, Aug. 24, you may turn in hazardous waste at the North Hudson transfer station from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. They will accept old paint, chemistry sets, batteries, old propane tanks and the like but will reject ammunition, radioactive material and explosives. You will need proof of residency beyond a driverÕ s license, such as a utility bill. All the details are on the Essex County website. The North Hudson transfer station is on the east side of US Route 9, about a half mile north of the NorthwayÕ s Exit 29, just behind the North Hudson fire house.

The SPCAÕ s big annual antique and tag sale is also this Saturday at the Whallonsburg Grange. If you want to get in early, arrive at 9 a.m. and pay $20 to have first go at the good stuff. From 10 a.m. on admission is free, and from 2 to 4 p.m.

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here did August go? LetÕ s make the best of whatÕ s left. The Elizabethtown Fire Department is hosting a Chicken BBQ dinner on Saturday, Aug. 24, from noon until 4 p.m. at the Fire Department on Woodruff Street. Your dinner is half BBQ chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, corn on the cob, roll and beverage for $8 per person. You can eat in or take out. The proceeds benefits the Etown Fire Department and American Legion Post 551 scholarship fund awarded to Elizabethtown-Lewis students.

CATS, Champlain Area Trails is giving a Bridge Building workshop on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. If interested in learning how to build bridges with natural materials, call 9622287 or contact the CATS office at info@ champlainareatrails.com to sign up.

If youÕ re starting your indoor fall clean-up, Saturday is the Elizabethtown Thrift Shop collection day from 10 a.m until noon at the UCC, United Church of Christ parish hall. They are looking for all clothing, especially childrens, household items, and linens. All items should be clean and in good shape. NO electronics.

Along the thoughts of clean-up, there is an Essex County Hazardous Waste collecThis terrific guy is around one year old, and so ready to find a place he can call his own.Please stop by and check all of our wonderful cats!

Colin Wells • WestportNYNews@gmail.com call 546-3008 or visit www.litvol.com.

The second installment of the Westport Shakespeare-in-the-Park Festival is coming up on Sunday, Sept. 1 at 3 p.m., when American Studio Theater returns to give us Ò AllÕ s Well That Ends Well,Ó directed once again

by Rebecca Lincoln, with Carrie Treadwell, Daniel Billet, and the other members of this talented ensemble. Last year they brought us A Comedy of Errors, and before that Henry V, both of which (for my money) were as good as any Shakespeare youÕ ll see anywhere.

Interested in telling your story? Join Mary Beth Coudal and Kathryn Cramer at Champlain Avenue, the charming vintage clothing and book store next to ErnieÕ s, for an afternoon of working on your memoir and an evening of reading from it and listening to othersÕ worksin-progress. Mary Beth is an experienced leader of writing workshops and Kathryn is a successful editor and author (and the owner of Champlain Avenue). ThatÕ s Thursday, Aug. 29, starting at 2 p.m. For information or to register, go toeventbrite.com/event/6546708381.

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Mark your calendars for Sept. 8, when the Grange will have its fourth annual harvest festival. There will be music, fire trucks, games and of course Chef Jeremy will once again be at the grill, flipping Whallonsburgers and frying up Reber Rascals. He would like menu suggestions, so chat him up the next time youÕ re at our transfer station and donÕ t be put off by his slightly prickly demeanor. Just remember to address him as Ò My dear chef.Ó The Champlain Trails people have teamed up with the Northeast Wilderness Trust to open a new trail in Brookfield. The Brookfield Headwaters Trail starts on Reynolds Road and loops north to the New Road through wetlands and woods, and will be a self guided teaching trail. The New Road parallels and pre-dates Jersey Street, and once served as the main wagon road between the port of Essex and iron forges and farms inland. The hope today is to create a wildlife passageway from the Split Rock Mountain area on the lake to wild lands in the Jay Mountain region.

Please be advised the Westport planning board meeting of Aug. 28 has been cancelled.

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hings are feeling more like fall each week, morning light come later and it gets dark earlier, some warm days and cooler nights sure feels like summer is fast coming to a close. Also noted is people are still offering yard sales to help turn over items for a second use to people interested, especially our summer families before they leave.

Events are winding down also, the last play at the Essex Theater, last art exhibit at the library. School sports teams start practice, another golf tournament this weekend, people are encouraged to still get out and walk, run or bike as this is perfect weather. There has been a warning for us to watch for tick bites, as many have been noted in the area, wear cover up clothing, or a good shower after outside activities.

A note to our seasonal guest that will soon be closing up their camps, unopened food items that you do not want to leave in the camp over the winter, it could be useful at the town food shelf, take donated items to the town hall.

Those seeking town elected positions are

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his is the week that Champlain Area Trails will be hosting a bridge building workshop. It will be Saturday, Aug. 24, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The class limit is eight people so call 962-2287 or email info@champlainareatrails.comfor more info.

DonÕ t forget their second Photo and Caption contest. Photographs can be submitted in three categories Ð Hiking Trails, Scenic and Nature or Towns and Villages. Entries can be submitted until Nov. 30. Cash prizes are available in each category with two prizes for each category: A JudgeÕ s First Place Award of $150 and a Ò PeopleÕ s ChoiceÓ award of $100 for the most online votes. Remember that the captions are just as important as the photo.

ELCS seeks new student registrations

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ If you are a new resident of the Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School District and have a child of school age, then you need to notify the District Office of the school for registration and enrollment. It is important that this is done as soon as possible especially before the first day of school. Registration will help transition to

tion day on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. in North Hudson on Dump Road. You must provide proof of residency other then your drivers license, to know what is acceptable, visit the Essex County website at co.essex.ny.us. For more information, contact Shannon Porter at 873-9081 or via email at sporter@northelba.org.

Those energetic people beginning any outdoor fall clean up, the next E-town open brush dump day is Saturday, Aug. 31, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Remember, only natural yard debris and NO branches over 3 inches.

The Elizabethtown Social Center is hosting a series of eight self defense classes presented

by Bill Tyler of Adirondack Self Defense on Saturday, Sept. 7, space is limited, first come first served. The series is $100, with a $50 deposit due at registration, balance due at the first class. Contact the Social Center at 873-6408 or elizabethtownsocialcenter.org to register.

Take time, visit Ò The Human Face of the Adirondacks in the Civil WarÓ exhibit at the Essex County History Center Museum. In commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War, the exhibit displays historic artifacts, photographs and soldiersÕ letters related to the Civil War in the Adirondacks.

Janice Allen • 963-8912 • allens@willex.com making their rounds house to house as Primary Election comes up in early September.

We have another Willsboro School graduate, Lee Sloper Jr., to be very proud of as he has excelled in his learning field of repairs to small engines. He recently competed on an area contest and after a big win on this level, he moved on to a much larger contest and did very well at this level also, he hopes to increase his knowledge in this field and one day start his own repair business; congratulations.

There is still a need for host families to take in exchange students for the upcoming school year, if interested contact Charlie Lustig at 963-7789.

Happy Birthday to: Dick Blanchard Aug. 22, Bobbi Paye Aug. 23, Amie Boardman Aug. 24, Mark LaPine Aug. 25, Betty Sayward Aug. 26, Mike McCauliffe Aug. 27,Joann McShane Aug. 28, Brian Pytlak Aug. 29, Makayla Young Aug. 30, Janice Sayward Aug. 31, Sheila Vanags Aug. 31, Cindy Flanagan Aug. 31, Vicki Dickerson Aug. 31. Happy Anniversary to Mary & Pete Aug. 26.

Kyle Page • kmpage1217@charter.net Captions should be 100 words or less. Visit their website at champlainareatrails.com for more information under the contest section.

I had a chance to visit the library for the start of the multimedia art show which is running now through Sept. 12.

Fantastic art is available at great prices.

Definitely worth a visit as always.

Only one more Wednesday for the Keeseville FarmerÕ s Market behind Front Street right on the bank of the AuSable River. It will be from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Visit it and support our local artisans and farmers while getting the freshest products and unique art.

My thanks to all those involved in bringing this to our community again this year. a new school to be a smooth, efficient and happy experience. It will be most helpful to the student and faculty that the proper paper work and schedule are planned before the start of the new school year.

School records from the previous school must be received along with immunizations before a student can start.

Please come to the school office Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to complete the proper paperwork.

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Depot Theatre celebrates 35 years with annual Gala night

By Katherine Clark

katherine@denpubs.com WESTPORT Ñ Guests at the Depot TheaterÕ s Gala at DaCy Meadow Farms enjoyed an evening of music, dancing and theatrics, raising money for the professional rural theater.

The Gala invited supporters of the theater to enjoy an evening on the farm with itÕ s specialty Farm to Table meals prepared by Chef Kevin McCarthy and live entertainment from Depot professional actors. Through ticket sales, live and silent auctions of donated items such as weekend away and photography sessions, the gala raised nearly $30,000.

All funds raised go to support the theater. The Depot Theatre is a professional theatre company located in the Westport functioning train station, 6705 Main Street, built in 1876. Ò We are so thrilled by the support of our Depot community,Ó Managing Director Angel Wuellner said. Ò The response to the evening has been tremendous and gives us the support needed to continue bringing professional theatre to the Lake Champlain area.Ó Wuellner said the theater is reliant on donations and the continued patronage of theater goers to continue bringing profes-

Depot board members George Davis, Molly Sword-McDonough, Pete McDonough at the Depot Gala.

Photo by Katherine Clark sional theater to the Westport area. Ò WeÕ re lucky to have such a committed audience base which allows us to split our income pretty evenly between ticket sales and donations,Ó Wuellner said. Ò It is through the generosity of

our donors that we are truly able to provide a professional theatre experience and keep costs affordable for all of our audience members to be able to return every year.Ó Guests were entertained by local musicians and during the dinner hour were given a preview into the theaterÕ s current show Ò Funked Up Fairy Tales,Ó with musical performance by Drew Aber, Iris Elton, Jenna Lea Scott, Jason McCollum, Cali Moore, and Famecia Ward. Ò The Gala is the Depot TheatreÕ s most special night of the year, but this year was even more magical because we get to celebrate our 35th Anniversary Season as well,Ó Wuellner said.

Gala sponsors included Amazing Grace Vineyard & Winery of Chazy, GiosiosaÕ s Wine & Spirits from Plattsburgh, Lake Placid Pub & Brewery and WhistlePig Rye Whiskey of Shoreham, Vt. The Depot Theatre used the evening to honor Depot Theatre Gallery director Amy Guglielmo with The Farnsworth Volunteer Award and longtime Depot supporter Jeremy Jones with The Buchanan FounderÕ s Award.

For more information about the Depot Theatre or to reserve tickets for upcoming performances call 962-4449 or email info@ depottheatre.org.

Cornell Cooperative Extension to host health care workshops

WESTPORT Ñ New federal healthcare law will soon change the way businesses and employees obtain health insurance. To help farmers, small business owners and individuals learn about the new federal health care reform law known as the Affordable Care Act, the Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Associations of

Northern New York will hold free workshops at six regional sites in September.

Pre-registration is requested by Sept. 20. The Northern New York Affordable Care Act Workshops will be held: •Plattsburgh: Tuesday, Sept.

24, 1 to 3 p.m., CCE office, Plattsburgh, Peter Hager, 561-7450

•Westport: Tuesday, Sept. 24, 7 to 9 p.m., CCE office, Sisco Street, Westport, Anita Deming, 962-4810 The CCE workshops on the Affordable Care Act will address a wide range of questions including those about the Individual Exchange for sole proprietors and individuals and the Small Business Health Options Exchange. Cor-

nell Cooperative Extension educators Kirk Shoen, Sandra Buxton, and Ashley Pierce are specially trained to deliver the most current information on the program.

Employers with more than 50 full-time equivalent employees will be mandated to provide workers with health insurance by 2015. Before the end of 2013, em-

ployers of all sizes must explain how to obtain health insurance to their employees.

Every individual in the U.S. will be required to have health insurance or pay a tax penalty.

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NCCC proposal exciting Hazy, lazy days of summer N

orth Country Community CollegeÕ s proposal to create a applied technology center in the former LoweÕ s building in Ticonderoga is drawing rave reviews Ñ as it should.

At the direction of President Dr. Steve Tyrell, NCCC has submitted an application for a feasibility study that could lead to the vacant store becoming a vibrant center of education and commerce. It will be some time before we know if the project becomes reality, but just the proposal has people throughout the area excited.

If the project becomes reality, NCCC will expand its degree programs in Ticonderoga. Specific curriculum have not yet been identified, but Tyrell expects an emphasis on green technology and middle skills. Middle skills are those requiring more than a high school degree, but not a four-year degree.

The proposed applied technology center could serve up to 450 students and could open in the fall of 2016. It will have no impact on the existing Ticonderoga campus or its programs, Tyrell said.

The Ticonderoga program would be based on a similar program at SUNY-Alfred, where Tyrell worked before coming to NCCC. The Alfred program offers college-level carpentry, masonry, electrician and other construction trade training. It also integrates energy conservation, alternative energy use and sustainable building design education and training into its academic programs, focusing on green building technologies in New York State.

Jim Major, chairman of the Ticonderoga Revitalization Alliance, estimates the additional NCCC students in Ticonderoga would add $1.5 million to the local economy through retail and food purchases.

But thereÕ s more. The project could mean jobs for area residents.

Tyrell said the START-UP NY program could lead to businesses locating in Ticonderoga. That state program gives tax breaks to businesses aligned with the academic mission of a college campus, college or university.

Participating companies in START-UP NY will not pay any taxes for 10 years. Employees in participating companies will pay no income taxes for the first five years.

Ticonderoga Supervisor Deb Malaney said there have been discussions about including biomass energy resources in the curriculum. Biomass energy is the use of organic materials as a source of fuel. Wood is the main source of biomass energy.

Malaney believes Ticonderoga would have the potential to attract biomass energy firms through the NCCC applied technology center and the START-UP NY program. Ò With this, the potential for additional incubator businesses would be very promising,Ó Malaney said. Ò We hope this will allow us to attract additional businesses in the biomass energy industry.

We believe those companies will locate near an applied technology center specializing in biomass energy.Ó Malaney said there have already been preliminary discussions with such a company about locating in Ticonderoga. She declined to name the firm. Ò For me, this is the most exciting potential project that TRA has been involved with,Ó Major said.

Malaney, Major and other Ticonderoga representatives toured the Alfred facility this spring. Ò TRA visited Alfred to learn about their very successful trade school program,Ó Major said. Ò We learned that they have about 800 students being taught all of the trades from carpentry to electrical engineering. Their students mostly come from the western portion of New York leaving a void of services for the eastern half of New York and surrounding states and Canada.Ó It’s hoped an applied technology center in Ticonderoga can fill that void.

Tyrell believes the proposed Ticonderoga applied technology center is realistic. Ò IÕ m optimistic this will come to fruition in Ticonderoga,Ó he said. Ò After we have the feasibility study we’ll look at the financials. Then the question is, is Ticonderoga the right place? I believe it is.Ó LetÕ s hope Tyrell is right. The NCCC applied technology center could be the economic boost the area has been seeking for decades. Ñ

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s another summer earlier times is that the events draws to an end and are squeezed into short time the days grow shortspans as life today pulls us all er you can see people scurryin so many directions in such ing about trying to squeeze in short periods of time. those summer time activities We really do need to slow before the season changes. I redown, absorb a little less of the call a time when summer used outside noise and savor these to be considered the lazy, hazy life events. That, in a nutshell, days when folks just kicked to me, seems to be the one back a little and let the world simple thing in todayÕ s hectic Dan Alexander pass by. We werenÕ t as plugged lifestyle that has changed our Thoughts from in back then and summer life society in a way that has afBehind the Pressline always took on a different feel fected how we interact with and pace. each other. We are bombarded Leisure time, family get-togethers, picnics with so much information that demands our and in general a slowdown in the pace of ev- attention. We carry around little devises that eryday life was the order of the day as the keep us focused on so much that it is nearly public soaked up the opportunity to just enimpossible to carry on a conversation let joy life and escape the heat. Kids enjoyed the alone just kick back and enjoy the really imlast few weeks of vacation and parents began portant things in life. We have allowed too finalizing their back to school shopping lists. many things to become too important and Talk of the town back then was the new cause distractions.

TV fall line up that would promptly start in Current day society and current events the beginning of September on any one of will always have an impact on how the pace the three TV networks, the must have lunch of life changes through the ages, but the box design for those heading back to school priorities we place on ourselves are self imor the new car redesigns that were an annual posed and we must over time take stock in fall event. Back then it was the little things how we choose to live our lives and the value that were celebrated and perhaps that was we place on the time which is ever fleeting. the secret to summerÕ s slowdown. Sitting on ItÕ s easy today to get so caught up in all the the porch watching the world go by was the new technology, the massive amounts of inperfect way to top off a great summer day. formation we have streaming into our homes So where am I going with all this nostalgic and the constant demands of our time. ItÕ s thought? Am I just an old timer who dreams also easy to completely lose track of the time of days gone past? No, not really, but as I respent just trying to keep pace with it all, only flect on the issues facing the American family to wake up someday and realize a significant and individuals as we struggle through these portion of your life has quickly passed by. difficult economic times, it’s easy to find The solution is to keep your priorities fault with society today. In finding fault we grounded and share time with those you love complain about what we donÕ t have rather and respect. Enjoy the lazy days of summer; than appreciating what we do have available include time to kick back and spend time to us. with those people who truly impact your life.

The birth of new child, a christening, a The world with all its ups and downs, scanchildÕ s birthday party, a family reunion or dals and threats will still be out there when even a childÕ s sporting event are the events fall returns, but summers are special and that define life and defy the ages. What pareach summer should be filled with unique ent, grandparent, relative or close family memories that last a lifetime. friend doesnÕ t share the same joy today that Dan Alexander is associate publisher of New their counterparts enjoyed at any time in the Market Press. He may be reached at dan@newpast? The only difference today compared to marketpressvt.com.

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To the Valley News: The Elizabethtown-Lewis Library Board of Directors has many people to thank for the success of the August Book Sale.

First, we thank the libraryÕ s many supporters in the Elizabethtown-Lewis area whose purchases made this sale the success it was.

Second, we thank those who volunteered

their time staffing the event.

A special thanks goes to Mrs. Cindy Monty, who donated an exquisitely crafted quilt for a most successful raffle. The quilt’s lucky winner was Edie Ervin of New Russia.

Without this broad community support neither this library nor any community library can survive.

Elizabethtown-Lewis Library Board of Directors

Rambling Kind in Jay

JAY — On Saturday, Aug. 24, the final summer concert on the green in Jay will feature The Rambling Kind. Enjoy bluegrass and traditional folk music from your blankets and lawn chairs, starting at 6:30 p.m. The concert is free and open to all ages, and refreshments will be served. In case of rain, the concert will be held in the Amos and Julia Ward Theater. Visit our website at jemsgroup.org or our Facebook page for more information.

ers and sodas as well as a pig roast at 5 p.m. will be provided. For the kids, Merriloons the Clown will be on hand along with a bounce house. Anyone with pictures of loved ones and friends, past and present, to share can bring them as there will be a photo wall set up. The band Flip Side will provide music and a bonfire will close out the dayÕ s festivities at dusk. Local businesses and individuals have generously donated prizes to be raffled. For more information, please call Sadie Hozley at 586-1775.

Chicken barbecue planned

Community yard sale set

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ On Saturday, Aug. 24, the Elizabethtown Volunteer Fire Department will host a chicken barbecue at the firehouse on Woodruff Street from noon until 4 p.m. Cost is $8 per person. Proceeds benefit the Elizabethtown Fire Department and the American Legion Post 551 Scholarship Fund.

Wilmington to host town event

WILMINGTON Ñ Ò From Wilmington and proud of itÓ is the theme of something new this summer, the first-ever Wilmington Get Together. On Aug. 24. Starting at 3 p.m., past and present residents of the town of Wilmington will gather to recall good times, sad times and make new memories. The party will be held at the Whiteface Range Hall located up behind the Little Super Market on Route 86 in the heart of Wilmington. All participants are asked to bring a potluck dish to pass. Hot dogs, hamburg-

Au SABLE FORKS Ñ The Eighth Annual Community Wide Yard Sale sponsored by the Au Sable Forks Revitalization Group will be held on Saturday, Aug. 31, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Participating villages include Au Sable Forks, Jay, Upper Jay and Black Brook.

Maps and directions will be available at local businesses, Libraries, Post Offices and at the Yard Sale sites displaying an official Revitalization Sponsor sign. Register by Aug. 16 with name, address, phone number and/or email.

Cost is $10 per household with checks payable to Ò AF Revitalization.Ó Mail information to P.O. Box 730, Au Sable Forks, N.Y. 12912 or drop off at the Town of Jay office, 11 School Lane.

Site maps and official sponsor sign delivered to your door. For more information, contact Linda at 647-1251, Amy at 946-7321 or Sue at 647-8194.

you do not like. Rather than separating that one negative element out people often end their friend relationship because of that one element while ignorhe words Stinking Thinking has long been ing the many positive elements of the relationship. part of the language around alcohol and Mind Reading: In this way of drug addiction counseling. thinking, people assume that other According to Psychologist, Laura Smith, peopleÕ s behaviors are almost negastinking thinking can affect just about tive towards them though the reality anyone young or old. What follows is seems to contradict these assumptions. a description of some of the negative The Ò Should ProblemÓ : This thinkthinking that sometimes plagues people ing is primarily focused on criticizing and can lead to stinking thinking. yourself and others. Blaming yourself Black and White or All or Nothwith a litany of Ò shouldÓ keeps you ing Thinking: This frame of thought inert and much less able to experience KidsByCount otherwise known as self-torture features Scot Hurlburt your life in the present moment. viewing everything as good or bad or Self-name Calling: Referring to black and white. An example might yourself as Ò stupidÓ or a Ò loserÓ or any other selfinclude, Ò My supervisor dislikes me, and I guess demeaning names is likely to keep you from feeling everyone dislikes me.” “While it is at times difficult competent enough to analyze your problems in a to have an unfruitful relationship with your superviway that may lead to a solution. Be generous to sor, they are just one person and you have many yourself and others with forgiveness do not refer to people in your life that care about you and like you.Ó yourself or others with words that hurt or demean.

Being Blind to the Good Things: Everyone Being Ò Superman or SuperwomanÓ : This exercise has difficulties in their lives; it is part of being involves making yourself responsible for everything alive. When we allow the negative experiences to that goes wrong in your life. “I got the flu because I overshadow the good things about life we take am too lazy to take good care of myself, I guess I deor seat at the Ò pity potty.Ó The old axiom that serve it.” “I got the flu and although I got a flu shot, I there, Ò are people much worse off than you, got it anyway just as many other people that I know.. just count your blessings to know this truth.Ó Everyone one of us has fallen prey to Ò stinkCatastrophizing: This train of thought takes ing thinkingÓ at times and no matter how vigilant the small issues that confront each one of us and you are it can still happen. Young people can be blows them completely out of proportion. Ò Our especially harsh on themselves and need adults to son was expelled from school, now he will be help them keep their issues in perspective. It really trouble forever, probably never get a job and will isnÕ t the end of the world. It is that voice inside each end up in jail.Ó Yes. Our son made a mistake, of us that is hyper critical, unreasonable, rude and just as we all do. He will do better and we will mean. If you had to deal with this kind of person be there to support him in his efforts to do so.Ó every day you would avoid this person or simply Wearing the Ò blueÓ glasses: This refers to focusing have nothing to do with them. I would suggest on one negative element of a situation. Sometimes a that you treat that voice inside you the same way. friend may make a choice that you do not like such Remember, all kids count. as choosing to be friends with another person that Reach the writer at Hurlburt@wildblue.net

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Correction In the Aug. 17 edition, the lady in the photograph accompanying the story Ò Assessor meeting gets tense,” (p. 1, 7) was misidentified. The lady pictured is Rita Fitzgerald.

Also, town clerk Audrey Hoskins, in a call to the Valley News, said she was not the person who asked Mr. Lewis to leave.

Dissolution

Continued from page 1 Holderman said the election had to be held no earlier than 60 days after the petition was signed and no later than 90 days.

He added that they had thought about holding the referendum on the same day as the Nov. 5 General Election but felt that could potentially cause confusion.

“Residents would have to go to the firehouse to vote in the General Election and then come over to the village hall to vote on the referendum issue,Ó Holderman said. Ò That would make two stops which could lead to confusion.

We wanted to make this simple for voters.Ó The village will hold no more meetings to specifically address the dissolution plan between now and the election but will host a voter registration day one week before the vote to ensure that all who want to be heard on the matter can be. Ò This process is entirely in the hands of the voters now,Ó Holderman said. Ò We are hoping that it will be a large turnout so hopefully the full voice of the village can be heard.Ó The petition, submitted to the village July 31

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Brock and Connor Marvin take in the sights of South Africa, including giraffes.

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Continued from page 1 Though he was in a much different place, Connor said one comfort from being among so many people who had undergone the same sort of surgery he had was they all had a connection that didnÕ t need to be explained. Ò The coolest part was talking to people who know what youÕ ve been through,Ó Connor said. Ò It was a place where you could just walk up to someone and say, Ô hey are you on pro graf?Õ and not have to explain it.Ó Prograf is a medication used to prevent your body from rejecting a heart, liver, or kidney transplant.

While in Africa, Connor said he and his brother met the twin brothers from Great Britain who had both had heart transplants. Ò They told me they were the only identical twins to ever have heart transplants and that we were the only brothers they had met who

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both had heart transplants,Ó he said.

The trip was made possible through a sponsorship by the BostonÕ s Children Hospital, who performed both heart transplants. Ò I donÕ t even know how much they gave us to go with flight, hotel and food and everything but it was really nice of them to send us there,Ó said Connor.

Connor said throughout his experience he wanted to thank the BostonÕ s Children Hospital as well as the countless people who volunteer to be an organ donor. Ò Alot of people know that by being an organ donor you can save up to 10 lives but you can affect the lives of so many more people,Ó said Connor. Ò The most important thing is to sign up to be an organ donor, you donÕ t know how many lives you can save.Ó Shortly after returning from Durban, Brock returned to college in Atlanta, Ga., while Connor moved to Palm Coast, Fla. Ò ItÕ s time to start a new chapter of my life,Ó he said.

Feeley said she would recommend no increase to the continuous recruitment exams, while increasing non-uniformed exams to $20 and uniformed exams to $25. The county could see an additional $1,400 in revenue.

With the increase, Feeley said she had a concern that fewer people would take the exams, a sentiment echoed by Moriah Supervisor Tom Scozzafava. Ò Personally, for the little bit of revenue that you are going to see, I would not want to increase those rates,Ó Scozzafava said. Ò I do not think that for the difference that you are going to pick up in revenue, you may turn some away.Ó Lewis Supervisor David Blades disagreed. Ò Even though it is a small amount, it is still $1,000 in revenue and I see no reason why we should say nah, this is not a good idea,Ó Blades said. Ò An increase of $5 is not going to make or break most people and it will give them an opportunity to say to themselves if they are really committed to taking this test,Ó Minerva Supervisor Sue Montgomery Corey added.

Recently, Feeley said she has seen a drop in the number of people taking the continuous recruitment exam. Ò With the hiring freeze, there is very little

by resident Sandra Clodgo, had 309 signatures from registered voters of the village, of which 256 were ruled valid.

In order to be a petition that could be acted upon, there needed to be 236 valid signatures, which would represent 25 percent of the registered voters in the community.

Earlier this year, 444 voters turned out to vote in favor of dissolution of the village, by a tally of 268-176.

Members of the board voted in July to accept the dissolution plan presented to them by members of the Dissolution Committee, which met throughout 2012 to come up with options on the future of the municipality. Through their discussions, the committee decided to move forward with studying a dissolution plan, which was presented to the village board in December.

Before the plan was accepted, village residents filed a petition to bring the matter of dissolution to the polls.

Only residents living inside the village boundaries will be able to vote on the referendum which, if passed, would dissolve the village municipality with residents being served solely by the towns they reside in, either Chesterfield (Essex County) or Ausable (Clinton County). need for the continuous recruitment exams because we have very little need for those positions right now,Ó Feeley said.

However, she added a recent exam for corrections officers had 70 candidates take the test.

Elizabethtown Supervisor Margaret Bartley said public perception may play a role in the declining numbers. Ò I believe that there is a perception that, one, what is the point in taking the exam if there are no openings and, two, why bother taking the exam and if I score well, someoneÕ s relative is going to get the job,Ó Bartley said. Ò We have to give people some hope that they are going to get the job.Ó Ò They have to go through the process and score in the top three in order to be eligible for the job,Ó Feeley replied. Ò Then it is up to each department head to interview each candidate and figure out which is the best fit for the office.”

County Manager Dan Palmer added that while some people would fare well in the test, they would come to the interviews unprepared. Ò When you sit down and have the interview with them, they interview terribly,Ó Palmer said. Ò Ultimately, people do not get hired most of the time because they interview poorly.Ó Following discussion, no resolution was brought to the floor. Blades said that the matter would continue to be discussed as part of the budget sub-committee meetings.

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North Country Volunteer Center to hold recruitment workshop

By Katherine Clark

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 Library, 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

Beckham Egglefield, left, and Rowan Jackson, right, present the Egglefield Ford Demolition Derby four-cylinder championship trophy to Eddie Vidock of Schuyler Falls.

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During the session, guests will have the opportunity to get step-by-step instructions using the libraryÕ s computers to register on the website. 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.

Those interested in participating in the program are asked to register for the training by Aug. 26, by calling the UWAR at 5630028 or email Kathy Snow (Kathy@unitedwayadk.org).

Beckham Egglefield, left, and Rowan Jackson, right, present the Egglefield Ford Demolition Derby six- and eight-cylinder championship trophy to Austin Smith of Clintonville.

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Gibson Brothers lead IBMA award nominations with eight

By Andy Flynn

andy@denpubs.com CHAMPLAIN Ñ Ellenburg Depot natives Eric and Leigh Gibson and their bluegrass band Ñ The Gibson Brothers Ñ topped the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) award nominations this year with eight, IBMA officials announced Aug. 14 at their Nashville headquarters.

They were followed by Balsam Range with seven nominations, and The Boxcars, Alison Krauss & Union Station and Russell Moore & IIIrd Time Out with six nominations each.

The Gibson Brothers bluegrass band performs Saturday, Aug. 17 during Champlain Day festivities at the The Gibson Brothers are the Champlain town highway garage. They were recently nominated for eight International Bluegrass Music Photo by Andy Flynn 2012 IBMA Entertainers of the Association awards.

Year and walked away with the stage in Nashville.

2012 Gospel Recorded Performance of the Year for Ò Singing As The eight IBMA nominations were: Entertainer of the Year, We Rise,Ó recorded with Ricky Skaggs and written by Joe NewVocal Group of the Year, Album of the Year (Ò They Called It berry. This is the latest string of successes for the northern New MusicÓ ), Song of the Year (Ò They Called It MusicÓ ) and Gospel York band, which debuted on the IBMA scene in 1998 as Emerg- Recorded Performance of the Year (Ò Home on the RiverÓ ). The ing Artists of the Year and garnered other awards, such as Song newest band member, Jesse Brock, earned a nomination for Manof the Year and Gospel Recorded Performance of the Year in 2010 dolin Player of the Year, which he won in 2009. And Eric Gibson for Ò Ring the Bell,Ó Vocal Group of the Year in 2011, and Album received two nominations, as songwriter for Song of the Year of the Year in 2011 for Ò Help My Brother.Ó Ò They Called It MusicÓ (along with co-writer Joe Newberry) and This year, they made the IBMA press release headlines, which in the Bluegrass Songwriter category. were picked up by all the major country and bluegrass music Ò The songwriter of the year surprised me,Ó Eric said. Ò I news sources. thought we had a pretty good year and weÕ d come away from a Ò IÕ m completely honored and overwhelmed,Ó Eric Gibson said few nominations, but I didnÕ t think in so many categories. And between sets at the Aug. 17 Champlain Day concert. Ò I never I thought maybe weÕ d have a chance to be nominated again as dreamed that weÕ d lead the pack. I didnÕ t know that was true Entertainers (of the Year) seeing as we won it last year. I donÕ t until I saw CMT.com and Billboard.com.Ó think we did anything to hurt our chances this year ... ItÕ s good The Saturday night event Ñ two hours of free music Ñ was for the band just to be nominated. Everybody always says that, homecoming of sorts for the band, as many friends and family but itÕ s true. I think promoters look at that, look at the nominatraveled to Champlain to see their performance. You couldnÕ t tions as they plan for next year. I think it means weÕ re in pretty throw a biscuit without hitting someone with a Gibson Brothers good shape.Ó ball cap or T-shirt. And, true to their Entertainer of the Year staThe Gibson Brothers band includes Eric Gibson, of Brainardstus, they gave as spirited a performance in the Champlain town ville; Leigh Gibson, of Schenectady; Mike Barber (upright bass), highway garage as they did July 4 on the Ryman Auditorium of Jericho; Clayton Campbell (fiddle), of Nashville; and Jesse

Kimball to speak

WESTPORT Ñ Literacy Volunteers will be holding its annual Author Address at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at Camp Dudley in Westport. Kristin Kimball, Essex resident and author of, Ò The Dirty Life,Ó will be the guest speaker. Ò The Dirty Life,Ó is a warm illustration of KimballÕ s life and work, which is comparable with personal experiences of fellow residents of Essex/Franklin counties. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in advance online at litvol.com or by calling our office in Port Henry at 5463008. Light refreshments will also be provided. All proceeds will benefit Literacy Volunteers adult literacy programs.

Brock (mandolin), of Bowling Green, Ky. They will next appear in the Adirondack region on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the second annual Plattsburgh Bluegrass Festival, at the Clinton County Fairgrounds in Morrisonville.

Also nominated for Entertainer of the Year were Balsam Range, Blue Highway, Dailey & Vincent and The Del McCoury Band.

Also nominated for Vocal Group of the Year were Balsam Range, Blue Highway, Dailey & Vincent and Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver.

Awards are voted on by the professional membership of the IBMA, the trade association for the bluegrass music industry.

Results of the balloting will be revealed at the IBMA Awards on Thursday, Sept. 26, hosted by the Steep Canyon Rangers. The Awards Show is the centerpiece of World of Bluegrass Week, to be held Sept. 24-28 in Raleigh, N.C. The IBMA Awards Show will be broadcast live on Sirius XM Satellite Radio (Bluegrass Junction) and syndicated to more than 300 U.S. markets and 14 foreign networks, thanks to the sponsorship of John Pearse Strings, Compass Records, Deering Banjos, the International Bluegrass Music Museum, BluegrassToday.com and Music City Roots. Program directors and station managers may sign up to be affiliates online at www.ibma.org.

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All current association members and interested bowlers are encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact Krissy Leerkes at 572-0315.

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Westport Health Center opens doors to new expansion

By Keith Lobdell

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Diane Hathaway, Bev Lewis and Jenn Ovanion work in the reception area at the newly expanded Westport Health Center.

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Julie Anderson works in her finished office at the Westport Health Center.

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WESTPORT Ñ Starting Friday, Aug. 16, patients at the Westport Health Center were finally able to see the fruits of the past few months of construction.

The health center, operated by Elizabethtown Community Hospital, opened its new expanded clinic, which has been under construction since June.

Director of Community Relations Jane Hooper said patients will notice a change the moment they walk in the new doors. Ò When you come in and register, you will have a little more private space,Ó Hooper said about the lobby of the new 3,700-square-foot addition on the back of the current building located on Route 22 just south of the hamlet.

Along with more space for patients with a larger waiting room and seven new examination rooms, there will also be more space for the staff. Ò The storage areas alone are just going to make their lives so much easier,Ó Hooper said. Ò There will also be an area for the ambulance to pull up, and they will be able to get their stretchers through the door.Ó

Ò This is so much nicer for the patients and that is my main concern,Ó ECH Primary Care Clinics Manager Robin Dunning said. Ò This is an amazing expansion, and the staff has been looking forward to working in this new, clean, professional facility.Ó The expansion provides a larger reception office and nurse station along with new offices. Ò The work is essentially complete, aside from a few very minor things,Ó said Matt Nolan, COO at Elizabethtown Community Hospital.

“The lighting was the final thing to be installed, as there was a slight delay at the factory, but that was completed (Aug. 15). Decorative glass panels will be installed to separate the lobby from the registration area within the next few weeks.Ó Once moved into the new part of the facility, work will begin to turn the previous center area, which measures at about 2,000 square feet, into a space for storage, a workersÕ break area and a board room. Ò This building has had a lot of different lives and has been through a lot of different things,Ó Hooper said. Ò It was not the most effective space for a doctor’s office.”

Hooper said that the entire makeover of the facility is expected to be complete between the end of October and the beginning of November.

The 3,700 square feet expansion will house the new offices for the Westport Health Center, while the former space will be transformed into a storage and meeting area.

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Keene students get a summer education on trip to Spain

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keith@denpubs.com KEENE VALLEY Ñ Ten students from Keene Central School were able to see the culmination of a two-year fundraising effort when they spent 12 days in Spain.

The students, led by Peg Wilson, traveled from JFK Airport June 27 and arrived in Madrid the following day. The students then visited sites in Madrid before traveling to Salamanca to stay with host families for seven days. The group also visited Avila before returning to Madrid and flying home July 8. Ò This was the schoolÕ s third trip to Spain but the first one completely organized and conducted by the two Spanish teachers,Ó Wilson said. Ò Sarah Tremblay (Spanish teacher grades 7-12) and I (elementary Spanish teacher) agreed that this trip was highly successful and would do it again in a heart beat.Ó Wilson said the students raised funds for the trip in various ways. Ò Besides bake sales and flower bulb sales, each student contributed a portion of the cost,Ó she said. Ò In addition, the group received support from the High Peaks Education Foundation, the Cadahemark Foundation, the Medtronics Foundation, the Adirondack Community Trust and the Keene

Keene Central School Spanish students spent 12 days in Spain during summer vacation.

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Central Parent Teacher Committee and moral support from the Board of Education.Ó Through the trip, Wilson said the students

were expected to use what they had learned in the classroom. Ò They were expected to speak with their

two teachers in Spanish throughout the trip,Ó she said. Ò A sincere effort was made to abide by this rule.Õ Ó In Madrid, the group visited the Prado Museum, El Retiro Park, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de Santa Ana and the Royal Palace.

While in Salamanca, they took Spanish classes at an accredited school called Enforex and made friends with fellow students from all over the world. They also took salsa dance classes and stayed with Spanish host families along with visiting many historical sites in the old city, which was declared an UNESCO World Heritage site in 1988.

In Avila, the group was able to see complete and prominent medieval walls surrounding the old city, built in the Romanesque style. Ò It was a great experience all around,Ó said Justin Haverlick, a 2013-14 sophomore at Keene. Ò It was everything I was hoping and more. I was able to enhance my knowledge of the Spanish language at the Enforex language school we attended for five days and experience some of the customs of the Spanish culture. For the kids attending Keene Central School who are eligible to apply to this trip, I highly recommend that you apply because it is a unique experience that you might only get once in your lifetime.Ó

Pianist, author Jessica Roemischer to close Essex concert series ESSEX Ñ The Essex Community Concert Series is ready to wrap up the 2013 summer season, but not before a piano performance by Jessica Roemischer.

The final series concert of the year will take place at the Essex Community Church Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10.

Roemischer has released two albums, Ò HavenÓ and Ò In Duet with God.Ó Both are available on iTunes, Amazon and CDBaby. The CD version of Ò In Duet with GodÓ will be released in September.

Roemischer said she was born into a musical family and began piano at age 6 and was improvising and composing from the outset. Her pedagogical lineage through her mother, pianist Miriam Roemischer, links directly to Frederic Chopin and Ludwig van Beethoven.

Roemischer won awards at the Westchester Symphony and Westchester Conservatory Concerto competitions, among others. Upon graduating from Princeton University in 1982, Roemischer moved to Melbourne, Australia and embarked

upon a career as a performer and teacher, developing a unique approach to piano duet improvisation that frees the creative spirit in people of all ages and backgrounds, including those with disabilities such as blindness, autism and Down Syndrome.

As a journalist and editor, her articles have covered a variety of personal, cultural and spiritual issues.

Her articles and interviews with such notable leaders as Archbishop Desmond Tutu, guitarist Carlos Santana and Apollo astronaut Edgar Mitchell

have been translated into five languages.

Roemischer is nearing completion of her first book, “In Duet with God: The Story of a Lifelong Friendship.Ó The book begins, Ò It took me forty-five years to realize that I’d been raised by a saint, but as I look back there were signs along the wayÉ Ó Thus, Ò In Duet with GodÓ is a spiritual memoir, the story of a true life relationship that starts when Jessica Roemischer is 8 years old, slowly transforming her until, decades later, sheÕ s led to a striking realization. The

book will be released in late 2013 or early 2014.

Roemischer said that in performances, workshops, coaching sessions, and teaching, Jessica is sharing the catalytic power of music throughout the United States and internationally. She welcomes the opportunity to meet and work with people in a wide variety of settings.

You can find Jessica at pianobeautiful.com and on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.

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Hollywood Theatre musical fundraiser draws a crowd

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keith@denpubs.com Au SABLE FORKS Ñ Community members showed up in droves to help raise funds for a local theater threatened with Ò Go Digital or Go Dark.Ó A full house attended a night of music at the Hollywood Theater Aug. 18, which included an appearance by actor and Lake Placid resident James Tolkan. Ò The continued success of the movies depends on theaters like this one,Ó said Tolkan, who is most famous for his roles in the Ò Back to the Fu-

tureÓ trilogy and Ò Top Gun.Ó Tolkan said he was approached by Jay Town Supervisor Randy Douglas about appearing to help the fundraiser. Ò I think that it is my civic responsibility to help out the local communities that I am a part of, and when they called I wanted to help out,Ó he said. Ò We called James about two weeks ago and he said he had to see if his wife would let him do it,Ó Douglas said. Ò We were very grateful that he was able to come and help us out.Ó Along with Tolkan, theatergoers to the fundraiser were treated to a musical review of

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Eric Klotzko and Susan Richards perform at the Hollywood Theatre benefit show Aug. 18.

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aters are being asked to make the transition from standard film to digital cinema, which requires new projectors, screens and sound systems.

While many major cineplexes can meet the price associated with the change, smaller theaters around the country have been struggling to do so. Ò Originally, the change was supposed to be made by this fall,Ó Hanf said. Ò We are starting to get the feeling from people that we are talking to that

we are going to get through the winter season to change over, but we donÕ t really know and probably will not know until it happens.Ó Hanf said that the community has been very supportive of the cause. Ò We have had a lot of moral support,Ó she said. Ò It has been absolutely wonderful.

Everyone asks us what they can do.Ó Ò Anything that anybody can do to keep this landmark

open in this community is helpful,Ó Douglas added.

Along with the fundraiser, money for the digital switch is being raised through the Adirondack North Country Association. Those interested in an online donation can visit the website razoo.com/ story/Save-The-Hollywood or adirondack.org. Donations can also be made at the Hollywood Theater in Au Sable Forks.

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Adirondack tourism plans discussed during committee meeting

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Director Jim McKenna said. Ò It certainly looks like things are going OK. I think that the governor gave us a good push with the whitewater event.Ó 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. Ò Tourism in the Adirondacks is a 1.2 billion dollar business,Ó he said. Ò Every family would have to pay about $2,800 more in taxes if it were not for tax revenue generated by tourism

keith@denpubs.com 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. Ò The summer has overall been pretty decent, even though it started out a little wet,Ó Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST)

Memoir writing workshop planned

WESTPORT Ñ In an unusual partnership, a writing teacher is pairing up with a new small business owner to offer an afternoon of memoir writing and an evening of reading memoirs in progress. The two are attempting to make Westport on Lake Champlain a literary destination, much like Yaddo in Saratoga Springs.

You are invited to join blogger Mary Beth Coudal and shopkeeper Kathryn Cramer on Thursday, Aug. 29, at Champlain Avenue Bookstore, 10 Champlain Ave., from 2 to 9 p.m. ($25 in advance, $35 on the day of). Register at eventbrite.com/event/6546708381.

OBITUARIES WILLSBORO, NY Robert Hollis Wiley, 85, of NY. He was predeceased by Willsboro, NY died after a 1 sister Helen Wiley and 1 long illness at his home in brother and wife Carl and Willsboro. He was born in Jean Wiley. Memorial and Trenton, NJ Jan. 30, 1928 the Burial Services will be held son of Walter and Pearl (Aton a date to be announced wood) Wiley.

Mr. Wiley later. In his memory donaworked for GE in Schenections may be made to High tady, NY for 40 years, retirPeaks Hospice, PO Box 192, ing in 1988. He and his wife Port Henry, NY 12974 or moved to Willsboro part Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitime in 1984 and full time in tation, 3252 Border Rd., 2006. He is survived by a Venice, Fl.34292. Huestis Fudaughter and son-in-law neral Home Inc., Willsboro, Kathleen Wiley and Jeff NY is in charge of arrangeLeavitt from Keene Valley, ments.

been working with National Geographic when it comes to their web page. Ò The collaboration with National Geographic helps us with our website and we get to use the yellow box of National Geographic, which has brought a lot of attention,Ó Kennedy said.

Kennedy said that Lakes to Locks also plans on creating a mobile application. Ò The mobile app will be designed to give a multi-day experience so that the visitor is going to want to spend the night,Ó she said.

Free and reduced meal program offered ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The Crown Point Central School, Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School, Westport Central School and Willsboro Central announced a free and reduced price meal policy for area school children.

Households which currently include children who receive SNAP or Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TAN F), or the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) must complete an application listing the childÕ s name, a SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR case number and the signature of an adult household member, or provide the RIi~ibility letter from the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. Children in the household with the same case number may be included

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Knotweed focus of town meeting

WESTPORT Ñ At the Westport Town Council meeting Tuesday, Aug. 27, the problem of invasive knotweed (Japanese Bamboo) will be discussed under new business. Appropriate information will be distributed. Anyone interested in the control of this widespread invasive weed is encouraged to come to the meeting at the Westport Town Hall, Champlain Ave., at 7 p.m.

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

United Methodist Church - Main Street. 647-8147. Sunday 11 a.m. Worship Service. Email: afumc1@frontiernet.net Holy Name Catholic Church - 14203 Rt. 9N, Au Sable Forks, 6478225, Rev. Kris Lauzon – Pastor, John J. Ryan – Deacon, Masses: Mon & Wed 5:15pm, Thu& Fri at 8am, Sat 4pm, Sun 9:15am. Confessions (reconciliation) Saturday 3:15 – 3:45pm.

BLACK BROOK St. Matthew’s Catholic Church - 781 Silver Lake Rd., Black Brook, 647-8225, Rev. Kris Lauzon – Pastor, John J. Ryan – Deacon, Masses: Sun 11am BLOOMINgdALE Pilgrim Holiness Church - 14 Oregon Plains Rd., 891-3178, Rev. Daniel Shumway - Sunday: Morning Worship 11am, Sunday School 10am, Evening Service 6:30 pm; Wednesday: Prayer Service 7 pm.

CLINTONVILLE United Methodist - Rt. 9N. 834-5083. Sunday, 11 a.m. Worship Service. Pastor Rev. Joyce Bruce.

ELIZABETHTOWN St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church - Court Street. 873-6760. Father Francis Flynn, Mass Schedule: Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m., Weekdays: Consult Bulletin. Thursday 10:15 a.m. Horace Nye Home.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30 p.m. - 4:10 p.m. Website: ccsespn.grainofwheat.net Church of the good Shepherd (Episcopal) - 10 Williams Street.

873-2509. Sunday, Holy Communion 8 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Healing Prayer Service: Every Wed. 6:30 p.m. Men’s Group: Every Fri. 7:30 a.m.

- 8:45 a.m. Rev. David Sullivan or Ann Marie Speir. All are welcome.

Email: goodshepherdetown2011@hotmail.com Web: www.towngoodshepherd.org United Church of Christ (Congregational) - Court Street. 873-6822.

Rev. Frederick C. Shaw. Worship Service: Sun. 11 a.m.; Sunday School ages 4 - grade 6. Nursery service Email: FShaw@westelcom.com ESSEX St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - Rt. 22. 963-4524. Rev. John Demo, Admin. Sunday Mass at 8 a.m. from Memorial Day Weekend to Columbus Day Weekend. Closed for the Winter.

Essex Community United Methodist Church - Corner of Rt. 22 and Main St. 963-7766. Rev. John E. Hunn., Sunday Worship - 10:15 AM, Sunday School - 10:15 AM. web page: www.unyumc.org/churches/ detail/375 St. John’s Episcopal Church - Church Street. 963-7775. Holy Communion and Church School, Sunday 9:15 a.m., Morning Prayer, Wednesday 9 a.m. Community Potluck Supper, Tuesday 6 p.m. Old Testament Bible Study, Wednesdays 10 a.m., Rev. Margaret Shaw.

Email: stjohnschurch@willex.com Foothills Baptist Church at Boquet - 2172, NY Rt. 22 in Essex.

Formerly Church of the Nazarene. Wednesday Night Service at 6 p.m.

Worship services are Sunday 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday school 9:45 a.m.

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

in the Adirondacks.Ó 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. Ò Warren County is 43 percent, Essex County is 29 percent,Ó he said. Ò And $356,000 spent on tourism in Essex County and 34 percent of Essex County labor is generated by tourism.Ó Also at the committee meeting was Janet Kennedy, director of the Lakes to Locks Passages program. She said the organization has

KEENE St. Brendan’s Catholic Church - Saturday Mass at 4 p.m., Sunday Mass at 11:15 a.m.; Pastor: Rev. John R. Yonkovig; Pastor. Rectory Phone 523-2200. Email: stagnesch@roadrunner.com St. Hubert’s All Souls Episcopal Church - Sunday Holy Eucharist 10 a.m., June 24 through September 9. Varying roster of priests celebrate communion each week.

Keene Valley Congregational Church - Main Street. 576-4711.

Sunday Worship Services 10 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m. Choir Wednesday evening 7 p.m. and Sunday 9:15 a.m.

KEESEVILLE Immaculate Conception - St. John the Baptist - 1804 Main Street, 834-7100. Monsignor Leeward Poissant. Ant. Mass Saturdays - 4 p.m. St. John’s. Sunday Masses; 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception during the winter months. Email: rcckparish@charter.net St. Paul’s Episcopal Church - Clinton Street, Keeseville. 563-6836.

Sunday Service 9 a.m. Rev. Blair Biddle.

Keeseville United Methodist Church - Front Street, Keeseville.

834-7577. Rev. Edith Poland. Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. 834-7577. Email: ediepoland@aol.com The good Shepherd Church of the Nazarene - 124 Hill Street, Keeseville, NY. 834-9408. Pastor Richard Reese. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Tuesday Prayer Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m.

Independent Baptist Church - Rte. 22 & Interstate 87, P.O. Box 506, Keeseville, NY. 834-9620. Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m., Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m., Prayer Meeting & Bible Study - Wednesday 7 p.m.; Youth Group Sunday 6 p.m. Website: ibck.org Email: oneillr@ibck.org Front Street Fellowship - 1724 Front Street, Keeseville, 834-7373.

Pastor Warren Biggar. Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Tuesday: Home Prayer Groups 7 p.m. (Call for locations). Thursday: Ladies Bible Study 2:30 p.m. in Keeseville, 7 p.m. in Plattsburgh (Call for locations). Friday: Celebrate Recovery 6 p.m.; Kingdom Kids 6:30 p.m.; Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Website: www. thebridgekeeseville.com Email: vikki@thebridgekeeseville.com LAKE PLACId New Hope Church - 207 Station St., Lake Placid, NY. A full gospel church. Rev. Richard Ducatt, pastor. Services are Sunday 10a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Fellowship prayer, Tuesday 6:30 p.m. and Thursday Bible Study. Once a month covered dish after Sunday morning service. Child

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St. Eustace Episcopal Church - The Very Rev. David K. Ousley Worship Services: Saturday at 5:15pm & Sunday at 8 and 10am; Wednesday - 5:15 - Holy Eucharist and Healing Prayers, 2450 Main St., Lake Placid, NY 518-523-2564 St. Agnes Catholic Church - Saturday Mass 5:30 p.m., Sunday masses 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., 169 Hillcrest, LP, 523-2200. Rev. John R. Yonkovig Adirondack Community Church - Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome here. 2583 Main St., LP. 523-3753, www. adkcomchurch.org.

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Sunday School - 9:45 AM Sunday Worship - 11:00 AM Sunday Evening Service - 7:00 PM Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study - 7:00 PM www.lakeplacidpilgrimholinesschurch.com The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - 26 John Brown Rd., LP. President Philip Perkins 354-0410. Sacrament Meeting 10:00 AM; Sunday School 11:00 AM; Relief Society/Priesthood Meetings 12:00 PM LEWIS Elizabethtown Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses - Rt. 9 West, Lewis, NY. Sunday Public Talk 10 a.m. followed by Watchtower Study 10:35 a.m.; Tuesday 7 p.m. Bible Study & Theocratic Ministry School & Service Meeting. For further information contact Brian Frawley 518-873-2610.

First Congregational Church - Lewis, 873-6822. Rev. Frederick C. Shaw. Sunday Services 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Email: Fshaw@westelcom.com www.firstcongregationalchurchoflewis.com REBER United Methodist Church - Valley Road. 963-7924. Rev. Chilton McPheeters. Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m.; Church School 11 a.m.

SARANAC LAKE St. Bernard’s Catholic Church - Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m., Sunday Mass 7:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Father Mark Reilly, Pastor, 27 St. Bernard Street, SL, 891-4616, www.stbernardssaranaclake.com Episcopal Church of St. Luke - 136 Main St., SL, 891-3605. Sunday worship services at 7:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., led by the Reverand Ann S. Giallard, www.stlukessaranaclake.org High Peaks Church - A Bible-believing, non-denominational church.

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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.

Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors and students. This program is presented as part of LPCAÕ s Comedy Weekend.

St. Philip Neri Catholic Church - 6603 Main St., Father Francis Flynn, Pastor. Residence, 873-6760. Mass schedule: Sun., 8:30 a.m.

Weekdays: consult bulletin. Email: allrises@westelcom.com WILLSBORO Congregational United Church of Christ - 3799 Main Street, P.O. Box 714. Pastor Jonathan Lange. Worship and Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. Church phone number 518-963-4048.

United Methodist Church - Rt. 22. 963-7931. Sunday Worship Services 9 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. After school religous education program 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. on Thursdays (Only when school is in session) St. Philip of Jesus Catholic Church - 3746 Main Street. 963-4524.

Rev. John Demo, Admin. Saturday Mass at 5 p.m. & Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15 p.m.

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

St. Margaret’s Roman Catholic Church - 5789 NYS Rt. 86, Wilmington, 647-8225, Rev. Kris Lauzon – Pastor, John J. Ryan – Deacon, Masses: Tue 8am & Sat 6pm & Sun 7:30am.

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Whiteface Community United Methodist Church - Rt. 86 and Haselton Road in Wilmington. Pastor Brooke Newell invites everyone to join the congregation for Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m. and coffee and fellowship after. Sunday School is offered during the worship service and there is an available nursery area. Church office is located in the adjacent Reuben Sanford building and is open Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 946-7757. Riverside Thrift Shop is located in adjacent Methodist Barn and is open Wednesday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The phone for Shop is 946-2922. The Ecumenical Food Pantry is open in the Reuben Sanford building on Thursday nights from 4 to 6 p.m. Call Don Morrison at 946-7192 for emergencies. The Senior Lunch program under the director of Carolyn Kane serves lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Questions concerning the site can be answered at 946-2922 during that time only.

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A true Adirondack Squaretail brook trout that was taken from a heritage pond.

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here is a unique element surrounding outdoor sporting endeavors that seems to trigger the competitive juices in all of us. Whether the contest involves a frog jumping competition for children, a popular Big Buck Contest at the local tavern or a professional Bass Master Classic conducted on Lake Champlain, outdoor travelers always seem to enjoy sharing their accomplishments with others.

Years ago, while visiting the Four Corners region of Northern Arizona, I traveled to Canyon de Chelly to view cliff dwellings that once were the home of indigenous peoples.

Etched into the sandstone of the canyon walls were charcoal renderings of deer, bison, geese and turkeys. It was obvious some houses had a much larger collection of animals and birds. Our guide explained the symbols provided an accounting of the hunting accomplishments of the occupants. At a glance, visitors could easily determine who the best hunters were. The charcoal renderings were a billboard of their achievements.

In a similar manner, modern hunters and anglers continue to pursue this ancient tradition, whether by harvesting a Boone and Crockett Club record buck, or establishing a new New York State record fish. Many local sportsman clubs have their own particular, and peculiar standards for the hunting or fishing accomplishments of their members. Honors may include an actual trophy or a new firearm, while those who missed a chance to harvest a potential trophy may suffer the loss of a shirttail to be nailed on the campÕ s Ò wall of shame.Ó Participants on the Professional Bass Circuit may suffer a fate far greater than simple humiliation from their peers when they fail to produce a trophy catch. They are likely to lose sponsors, and sponsorship money. Professional anglers realize if they canÕ t put out, theyÕ ll likely have to get out.

However, when competition is just between friends, or family, it can often be just as bitter and hard-nosed. To illustrate this point, I often tell the tale about a tail that finally sealed the deal between a long fought over, family fishing competition which always seemed to spark an annual battle.

The main players were both avid brook trout anglers, and as such they rarely traded information on locations, advice on tackle, tactics or any other tips that might possibly provide the other guy with an upper hand.

Rules of the contest were quite simple. After catching a potential trophy, it was to be wrapped in paper and kept frozen until the day after the annual trout season was complete. Over the course of the trout season, they would each measure and re-measure their catches in order to gradually increase the size of their respective trophies by increments of several inches. $ LQFKEURRNLHW DNHQDWLFHRXWLQ0 D\ FRXOGODW HUEHUHSODFHGE\ D LQFKHULQ$ XJ XVWDQGD DQG LQFK specimen may eventually be unveiled the day after the season closed. Since the two contestants lived nearby, there was always a lot of friendly banter and a fair bit of packaging, and repackaging of the potential trophies.

Contest rules required the fish were to be wrapped in freezer paper.

The sparring anglers would often visit their competitorÕ s home freezer to take measurements. The practice was usually unannounced, and often undeclared, however it was the only way they could keep up with each other. However, as the end of the season rolled around there were often other tactics employed. Fishing lines may be ‘slightly nicked’ deep on the spool, and brass snap swivels may be filed down to reduce their strength, or a rod tip could be roughened up to damage the integrity of the fishing line.

Of course, neither of the competitors would ever admit to Ô doctoringÕ their competitorÕ s equipment. But suspiciously, it seemed there were always weakened lines, a hole in the landing net, or seemingly odd Ô burrsÕ to be found on their respective rod guides.

It was nearly the end of the trout season when the younger competitor landed a handsome, native brook trout that measured nearly 22 inches in length. On his return home, he stopped by to show the fish to his father. Ò You see this?Ó the old man asked as he fanned out the brookieÕ s tail. Ò ThatÕ s a true native trout, you can tell by the tail. ItÕ s exactly square, no hint of a Ô VÕ shape at all! The old timers called Ô em Ô square tails.Õ LetÕ s see what the tape has to say.Ó The tape measure spanned exactly 22 inches from tip of its nose to top of the tail, and following the measurement, the son carefully rewrapped his trophy and carted it off to his freezer.

His father, who had recently retired, devoted his every waking moment in a quest to top the 22 incher. He hit the ponds early, and dredged the depths of the lakes with a variety of offerings that were presented with leadcore line. He fished at night under lantern light and jigged off the bottom during the heat of the day.

There was simply no way he would allow his son to take over his spot atop the familyÕ s angling hierarchy. He began fishing like a man on a mission! Two days before the season was set to close, his son was unexpectedly called off to an important job in Albany.

Knowing he had left town, his father slipped silently into his sonÕ s house and headed right to the freezer, where he carefully unwrapped the big lunker, and placed it on a nearby plank of wood. He had replaced the old blade of his utility knife with a razor sharp edge, and quickly went to work on the fish. After he finished with the dirty deed, the trophy fish was carefully re-wrapped and returned to the freezer. It was two days before his son returned, and the father spent the entire time on the water with no success. They had agreed to get together late in the day, each with their respective trophies in hand.

The packaged trout were set on the kitchen table, and silently unwrapped, beginning with the father’s fish first. The tape measure revealed its length at 21 and ¾ inches, and the son grinned happily. He was certain to win. As he hurried to unwrap his trophy trout, he declared, “Finally, after all these years, I’ve got you! I finally beat your fish, I’ve got the top rod in this family now!”

Still grinning from ear to elbow, he unpackaged the fish and placed it on the table beside his father’s. There was something slightly wrong, however, and the tail appeared remarkably square. A tape measure was still on the table and he grabbed it quickly to size up his catch. The tale of the tape read exactly 21 and 1/2 inches.

“What the hell?” he declared, “Don’t tell me my freakin’ fish shrunk! I don’t believe it!” Ò Freezer burn is what IÕ d guess,Ó joked his dad, as he slowly took his wallet out of his back pocket. He produced a small, shriveled-up piece of trout skin that he set down next to the potential trophy and declared, Ò Unless you can reattach that, it appears the Top Rod is all mine for another year!Ó He son was shocked, but before he could attempt an answer, the family cat grabbed the brittle bit of fish tail and ran off. Ò Better luck next year!Ó remarked his father amid the attendant laughter, and good luck with the squaretails!

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

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management that anyone turned off the considering doing some main road and forestry work should take started up the long a look at. driveway back into the If you have young sugar woods. As I slowly drove maples that are growing back, I noticed numerous in the shade of the pasture sugar maples, (Acer sacpines, hemlock and aspen, charum). Other names itÕ s time to start thinning for the sugar maple are out the inferior species so hard maple or rock mathe sugar maples can get ple, but sugar maple is sunlight. what I prefer.

First, select the best It got me thinking.

By Rich Redman maples by looking for the As a conservation/ straight, healthy, larger agronomy guy, I tend to diameter trees and mark them so you look at things from a crop standpoint. know what to keep. Then start culling Meaning I am looking for a way to fully utilize the products of the land. Remem- out the pines and other trees so you allow the sun to reach your crop trees. ber, conservation is wise use! The Northeast as a whole has woodlots and forests Before you start dropping trees, walk around the trees and look for the best that are growing with little or no management. There are even aged woodlots areas to drop the culls so you donÕ t damage other maples when you start felling. that sprang up out of old abandoned Work from the outside edges and work farm fields all over the state. Many have never had any type of forest manage- your way into the interior of the woods.

If you look carefully, you will work out ment. Those prime deer and grouse brushy young forest stands of 20 to 40 the puzzle and sequence of which one to drop first so it opens a spot for the secyears ago are now getting up in age, like ond tree to drop into and so on. the rest of us.

As a small do it yourself woodlot Logging occurs in some areas, but owner you can take the time and care sound management for a species like to avoid as much damage as possible to sugar maple is lacking in many areas. neighboring trees, and skid roads. You There are some very well managed mahave time on your hands, it doesnÕ t all ple sugar stands in our area, especially in have to be done in one or two seasons, Clinton County. But there are many more take your time, do it right. This is long that are sitting idle.

As I continued my drive, I noticed term management.

In commercial timber harvesting itÕ s white pine (Pinus strobus), popple or aspen (Populus tremuloides), white ash, the cost of fuel, labor, insurance etc.

(Fraxinus americana) eastern hophorn- and the economics of the product, along with the timing and weather factors that beam which goes by other names like, hardhack or ironwood (Ostrya virgin- sometimes affects the quality of the hariana), hemlock (Tsuga Canadensis), wild vest operation. With timber prices low, its means more products need to be apple (Malus) and a few scattered elms harvested to pay the bills and it needs (Ulmus americana).

From the various species, the silhou- to be done in the same amount of time.

This puts the pressure on and can give etted shapes of the pines, and the smooth loggers a bad reputation. These guys ground that they grew on, deduction told me I was looking at an old pasture or hay have hundreds of thousands of dollars wrapped up in equipment and the bank land that had grown into a woodlot. My wants their money on time, we can all bet goes with pasture being the last use relate to that. before the trees took over. The white As a small woodlot owner, with time, pines had numerous stems and branches careful felling and thinningÕ s at periodic which meant they were growing in the sunlight in their youth and attacked by intervals you should be able to establish a nice little sugar bush and provide a the white pine weevil (Pissodes strobi). little added income. Culled wood can be The hophornbeam is a species that catyour energy source, sold for firewood, tle donÕ t graze or browse so they thrive after the cattle are removed from a site. or sawed out into boards for home use, The art of figuring out what happened in like building a sugar house. Work with a neighbor who owns a band saw mill. the past, making the present day woods Outdoor stoves burn all kinds of wood what it is, is interesting, forest forensics that would otherwise be wasted. If you at its best. have tap-able trees at this time, use the My grandkids asked me once,Ó why would someone build a stone wall in the wood for the boiling process. Remember, keep the money local! woods grampyÓ ? They know the answer The maple syrup industry is starting to that question now. to grow and the demand for maple prodSo now that we figured out what caused the woods to be what they are, ucts are increasing worldwide. We have now we must determine what we do a golden opportunity in the north east to next. With all the poor quality pine and manage our woodlots for forest products to provide energy, saw logs, and espeaspen in the woodlot, and the marketability of maple syrup and maple sugar cially maple syrup. So manage those sugproducts increasing all the time, manag- ar maples as you would any other crop, because they are. They are your specialty ing the lot for a sugar bush is a very good crop! Organically grown and sweetened possibility.

On the other hand, managing for ma- by the sun!

If you donÕ t feel comfortable doing it ple saw logs is the other option dependyourself, hire a forester and have them ing upon the size of the crowns, tree dihandle the project. They can inventory ameters and the spacing of the trees. the woodlot, make a prescription for Sugar maple management for logs is management and handle the contracting different than for maple sap production. and logging oversight and supervision Saw logs come from trees that are grown with tighter spacing, or more trees per for you.

Whether itÕ s for saw logs or syrup acre. The lower branches never form or die off due to the lack of sunlight. Saw production, in the end you will have a valuable product. Sweet opportunity is log trees have straight boles and are deknocking at your door. All you have to void of branches until you get to the top do is open it! crown of the tree. Well managed sugar Get the training and do it safely. maple demands an excellent price.

For maple sap production, you want just the opposite, a fully branched, wide Rich Redman is a retired District Conservationist for the USDA Natural Resources and full 360 degree crown that gets the Conservation Service and an avid outdoorsfull exposure of sunlight to produce lots of sap. Remember photosynthesis and man. His column will appear regularly. He all that conversion to sugar stuff I talked may be reached at rangeric@nycap.rr.com. about a few months ago.

This is where it gets interesting. If the sugar maples are getting middle aged and have a small crown, you probably CHESTERFIELD — The Chesterfield should manage for saw logs. You will Fish and Game Club will present its anwant to keep a tighter spacing, but still nual SportsmanÕ s Show on Saturday, thin so the tree grows in diameter. You Aug 31 and Sunday, Sept. 1 from 9 a.m. need to look up at the crowns of the trees to 4 p.m. Items for sale at the SportsmanÕ s and make a decision on what you will keep and what will be culled out. De- Show will include guns, ammo, knives, pending on the age and diameter of the hunting accessories, archery equipment and surplus items. The SportsmanÕ s maples, it will make a difference on how you thin out the woods and what trees Show will be held at the Chesterfield will be culled. There are some excellent Fish and Game Club, 359 Green Street, Clintonville. articles on the internet about sugar bush

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Joshua Bridge tells his tales of semester in New Zealand

History Center series concludes

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The Adirondack History Center Museum is offering the final program in the Elizabeth HW Lawrence Summer Lecture Series on Tuesday, Aug. 27. A full evening of events begins at 6 p.m. with a museum reception and viewing of the Civil War exhibit, followed at 7 p.m. by Voices of the Civil War with readings from letters and diaries. Civil War era music is to be performed

by Mary-Nell Bockman, Sandra Weber and David Hodges. The price for the Voices of the Civil War program is $5 museum members, $8

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At 6 p.m., prior to the voices program, all are invited to a reception and viewing of The Human Face of the Adirondacks in the Civil War, an exhibition of historic artifacts, photographs and soldiersÕ letters related to the Adirondacks in commemoration of the 150th Anniversary. The reception is $10 suggested donation.

The museum is located at 7590 Court St., Elizabethtown. Contact the museum for reservations at 873-6466 or echs@adkhistorycenter.org.

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Bridge was abroad for more than four months as part of a Hamilton College program. He said the college allowed him flexibility in picking where he was able to spend his time. Ò Hamilton puts an Ô XÕ over any country that is in the middle of a conflict and Cuba,” Bridge

Bridge was amazed by the natural beauty of the country. Ò If you are just into nature, this is the place to go,Ó he said. Ò There are so many great landscapes and formations. When we were on the ferry, the water between the two islands is like nothing I have ever seen before. There were a

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www.valleynewsadk.com Peter Rowley, a summer resident of Willsboro, spoke to Champlain Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution at their regular monthly meeting on July 25. Rowley is a past president of the Texas Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) Chapter and is now involved at the Texas State level as Color Guard Commander. He also belongs to the Society of the War of 1812.

First, portraying the character of Captain Caleb Haight of the Dutchess County Militia, Sixth Regiment, Mr. Rowley wore the uniform pictured above. He spoke about the service of Caleb Haight, an ancestor of Rowley. He fought in the Battle of Oriskany where many colonist soldiers died. After an “intermission,” where Rowley’s wife, Sandi Craig, talked about life in the late 1770’s, Rowley re-entered wearing the “red coat” uniform of the British General John Burgoyne, who was defeated by the colonists at the Battle of Saratoga. Following his talk, a short question and answer period was held.

Consortium Ardesia to perform

KEENE VALLEY Ñ East Branch Friends of the Arts presents Consortium Ardesia in concert on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 8 p.m. at the Keene Valley Congregational Church.

Comprised of soprano hornist Ann Ellsworth, pianist Ellen Hwangbo and Marianne Gythfeldt on clarinet, Ardesia provided an exciting evening of chamber music here in February.

Keene Valley Congregational Church is located at 1791 NYS Route 73. Suggested donation is $10; students are free. For more information, contact Christopher Gould at 315-276-5403 or eastbranchfriendsofthearts@gmail.com.

Self defense class at social center

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The Elizabethtown Social Center will offer a series of Self-defense Classes by Bill Tyler of Adirondack Self Defense this fall. Classes will be held every other Saturday: Sept. 7 and 21; Oct. 5 and 19; Nov. 2, 16 and 30; and Dec 14. Ages 12-adult will meet at 10 a.m. and ages 5-12 at 11 a.m. Cost is $100 for the eight-class series. $50 deposit is due at registration with the balance due by the first class. Class size is limited.

Attendance at all classes is recommended for the best results. For all ages and abilities. Scholarships are available for Teen Members. Contact the Social Center to register or for more information at 873-6408 or elizabethtownsocialcenter.org.

Ultimate Towner race set WLIMINGTON Ñ The craze of obstacle course racing is sweeping the nation and now, thereÕ s a new player.

His name is Tuffy, the inspirational mascot of the latest bread of obstacle course races, the Ultimate Towner Community Obstacle Course Race, which is coming to Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington Saturday, Aug. 24.

HeÕ s an elephant, wears a pink tutu and is serious about having fin and motivating people of all types to overcome their obstacles in life.

The Ultimate Towner courses offer fun to people of all ages and abilities as participants wallow in mud, clamber over walls and tip-toe through tires. A four-mile, 25-obstacle course will challenge participants of all abilities.

The Ultimate Towner Ultimate Community Obstacle Course Race was born in the mountains of Jackson Hole, Wyo., a quintessential adventure capital of the nation and designed by Grand

Dynamics, international team building and leadership development organization skilled in the art of challenging individuals and teams.

The Ultimate Towner event takes it a step further, offering local community sponsors the opportunity to name, claim and even create an obstacle to further community engagement. Ò Our vision is to create an inspirational experience that supports everyone getting out and overcoming obstacles of all types,Ó said Tim Walther, president of Grand Dynamics International. Ò And we want to engage the whole community through sponsoring obstacles, participating as an individual or on a team, volunteering and even active spectating with photography contests.Ó The Whiteface Mountain Ultimate Towner will feature racing for both individuals and teams. The Ò Fast ClassÓ athletes and teams will begin tackling the course at 10 a.m., while the

Ò Fun ClassÓ participates will start their race at noon. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the awards ceremony is slated for 1:30 p.m.

In addition to racing, music with a DJ will fire up the crowd and participants at 10 a.m., while live music is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. A barbeque, catered by Centerplate, will also be available throughout the day.

Registration for the Whiteface Mountain Ultimate Towner is $59 for adults, $39 for teens (1317) and $25 for youth (12 and younger). A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Whiteface Mountain Adaptive Snowsports Program.

For more information about the Aug. 24 event, visit, whiteface.com/events/ultimatetowner. To register, log ontoultimatetowner.com/events/. For a complete event listing, obstacle course descriptions and to experience a little Tuffy in your life, visit ultimatetowner.com, or find him on Facebook.

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APARTMENT KEENE VALLEY Apartment in farmhouse on 40 acre horse farm.

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Clinton County Real Estate Transactions Amount $15,000 $100,000 $10,000 $113,220 $224,900 $94,900 $121,250 $35,000 $34,900 $164,500 $87,500 $115,200 $97,500 $135,000 $245,000 $17,000 $85,000 $164,000 $170,000 $119,000 $244,000 $108,000

Seller Patricia McKee John Clute Jr. Gerald Menard Kim Duck

Joseph Dufour, Beverly DeFour Wade Francis Smith Roger Patnode Edward Bechard, Beverly Bechard Craig Barney, Elizabeth Weissman Matthew Ross Robert Whitcomb, Sandra Whitcomb Charles Henry William Durgan, Roxanne Pombrio Michael Haley

Location Plattsburgh Plattsburgh Plattsburgh Champlain Vlley Physicians Hospital Medical Center Plattsburgh Merina Johnson Plattsburgh Christina Work Peru Randy Lamora, Patti Lamora Plattsburgh John Burdo, Bonnie Burdo Plattsburgh Danielle McNeil Clinton Jason Garrand, Elizabeth Garrand Peru Patrick Harrica Plattsburgh Bruce Warner, Megan Warner Schuyler Falls Laura Turner Mooers Dennis Pilon, Jamie Pilon Chazy Joshua Harrica, Katherine Kopita Plattsburgh Fairsea II Inc Champlain Peter Schoen Clinton Nancy Bennett Plattsburgh Todd Estes, Erin Estes Plattsburgh Kristin Trombley Schuyler Falls Brad LaValley, Kathryn LaValley Plattsburgh Stephen Beaudette, Amanda Haley Beaudette Plattsburgh

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$206,500 $95,000 $225,000 $108,000 $160,000 $180,000

Robert Kagan Michael Racicot, Mary Racicot Dennis Moore Donald Shutts, Laurie LaPage Shutts Rick Martindale Carolleigh Swallop

Peter Whitbeck, Michelle Whitbeck Keith Ashline Kelley Gilmore, Jessica Gilmore Adam Style, Kristie Style Knobel Beatrice Parks Marc Duffy

Date Filed 8/6/2013 8/7/2013 8/7/2013 8/8/2013 8/5/2013 8/6/2013 8/7/2013 8/6/2013 8/7/2013 8/7/2013 8/6/2013 8/7/2013 8/5/2013 8/6/2013 8/5/2013 8/6/2013

Amount $410,000 $50,000 $575,000 $137,000

Seller 44 Morningside L L C Maurice Babcock, Victoria Babcock Barile Family L L C Richard Brown, Ellen Brown $104,179.58 Christopher Casquilho, Athena Roth $205,000 Christopher Cummings, Jerrilyn Cummings $78,000 Diane Depreter $425,000 Dirk Gouwens, Elizabeth Gouwens $25,000 Frank Hain, Alison Hain $140,000 Gary Hansen, Rosemary Hansen $70,000 Douglas James, Ina James $175,000 Daniel Kosinski $103,134.62 Richard Lease $910,000 Matthew Long $150,000 M R G Of Lake Placid Inc $192,400 Edward Smith

Buyer Cale VanBuren, Courtenay VanBuren R L Vallee Inc Joan Caldwell Scott Taylor, Sarah Taylor

Suzanne Kasprzak, Marjorie Bouyea

Kathleen Dumas Corrigan Diane Rooney TRB Development LLC Louise Lagoy Bruce Frechette, Judith Frechette Charles Hagar Jr. Elizabeth Garrand Rock, Jason Garrand

Buyer Robert Obrien Titherinton Properties Inc. Tina Manion

Plattsburgh Champlain Ellenburg Plattsburgh Plattsburgh Beekmantown

Essex County Real Estate Transactions Location North Elba Ticonderoga North Elba Minerva Sec. of Housing & Urban Development Elizabethtown Paul Ceresnak, Debra Ceresnak Schroon Cedar Ridge Holdings Inc North Elba Anthony Accordino, Gina Accordino North Elba Robert Bradley, Geraldine Bradley Elizabethtown Gilma Miller Westport Douglas James Essex Peter Winans Crown Point John Seaman Ii Minerva Linda Szymkowiak North Elba Linda Scheefer North Elba Evan Spianosa North Elba

ABBOTT’S LANDING, GARAGE SALE 7525 Shalako Circle, Baldwinsville, Friday August 23, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Remodeling sale. Numerous household items from Crate and Barrel, Kohls, Pier 1. Linens, lamps, furniture, vases, wall decor, also clothing, shoes, purses, jewelry and much more! Rain or Shine.

LEWIS, MOVING SALE BIG MOVING SALE! Stone house in Lewis 8/23-8/25. Furniture, tools, household, rugs, clothes, glider, & brand new roof rake.

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SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVERS & CUSTODIANS The Westport Central School District is accepting applications for substitute bus drivers and custodians. Effective July 1, 2002, all NYS school employees are required to undergo a fingerprint supported background check. Please call the District Office at 518-962-8244 for an application or visit our website at www.westportcs.org Employment Opportunities.

THE ELIZABETHTOWN-LEWIS CENTRAL SCHOOL is seeking a morning Bus Monitor to ride to and from Plattsburgh for a morning run only. ELCS is also seeking substitutes for the following positions: Teachers, Assistants, Teacher Aides, Registered Nurse, Cafeteria workers and Bus Drivers.

Please send a letter of interest to the Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School, Attn: Scott J. Osborne, Superintendent, PO Box 158, Elizabethtown, NY 12932. EOE THE ELIZABETHTOWN-LEWIS CENTRAL SCHOOL is seeking applications for a Part Time Food Service Helper (15 hrs. per week), effective 9/09/13. Please submit a letter of interst: ELCS, Attn: Scott Osborne, Supt., PO Box 158, Elizabethtown, NY 12932. Deadline 9/ 4/13 EOE

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HELP WANTED LOCAL OFFICE CLERK Common Wealth Home Fashions in Willsboro is looking for a F/T Office Clerk. Computer skills required. Duties include daily invoicing, customer service, filing and other office functions. Interested parties should call Sue at 518-963 -8145.

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Submit resume to: Willsboro Town Clerk, PO Box 370, Willsboro, NY 12996

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Date Filed 8/8/2013 8/8/2013 8/8/2013 8/8/2013 8/8/2013 8/8/2013 8/8/2013 8/8/2013 8/8/2013 8/8/2013 8/8/2013 8/8/2013 8/9/2013 8/9/2013 8/9/2013 8/9/2013 8/9/2013 8/12/2013 8/12/2013 8/13/2013 8/13/2013 8/13/2013

10150 SPRUCE HILL RT 9N KEENE, LOOK FOR REMAX SIGN. Aug. 23&24, Aug. 30&31 AND Sept.2. Antique dishes. pressed glass, cut glass, clocks, brass bucket, butter churn, brass wood box, wooden coal box, fire place bellows and Wicker stand. Paintings by local artists, German mugs, vintage baskets, ToastMaster griddle, Castro sofa and dolls.

Mickey & Minnie Mouse, Raggedy Ann & Andy and MUCH MORE!

August 24, 2013

WESTAFF SERVICES We'll find the perfect employee and make you the hero!

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CNA

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Shifts 3pm-11pm and 11pm-7am.

Weekends required.

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August 24, 2013 ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOR SALE

ALEXANDER & CATALANO BOWLING LEAGUE Need teams and bowlers, Weds. nites at Bowl-Mor Lanes, in East Syracuse. 5 Person Teams. Good Prize money and fun. Call Ron at 315-952-0066 or E- Mail RST6543@cs.com

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518-354-8654 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.

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OLDE ENGLISH Bulldogge and American Bulldog Puppies, Reg, shots UTD, health guaranteed, family raised, parents on premises, www.coldspringkennel.com, limited registrations start $1,000.

518-597-3090.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ELIZABETHTOWN APARTMENT, Office Space for Rent. 4 Room office centrally located near County Complex in Elizabethtown.

Utilities included, $550. 518-578-7916

FOR RENT Elizabethtown Office or Storefront downtown 1364 sq. ft. can divide. Judy 518-8732625, Wayne 518-962-4467 or Gordan 518-962-2064.

$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.

WESTPORT: OFFICE SUITES. Fully furnished w/cubicles, desks, computer & phone hook-ups.

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

CONDO FLORIDA LAKEFRONT CONDO LIQUIDATION! Condo, FLORIDA LAKEFRONT CONDO LIQUIDATION! Brand new construction. Lender saysSELL! 2 bed, 2 bath only $199,900 was $365,000. Luxury interiors, resortstyleamenities, minutes to downtown & all major attractions. Last opportunity to own a newFlorida condo BELOW builder cost. Limited number available. Call now & ask about our Fly-N-Buy program, 1-877-333-0272, x91.

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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 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 1-800-229-7843 or see photos of over 100 different properties at www.LandandCamps.com

ABSOLUTE FARMLAND LIQUIDATION COOPERSTOWN LAKES REGION!5 acres - Views $14,900,10 acres - Stream $29,900,17 acres - Organic $34,900.100% Guaranteed, highest quality acreage at 30-50% below market prices! Call 1-888-701 -1864 or www.NewYorkLandandLakes.com

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

LAND

FOR SALE

1 ACRE OF Land at Wood Rd., West Chazy, NY, close to schools, nice location. Please call 518-4932478 for more information.

PORTABLE BASKETBALL STAND Lifetime 44" Acrylic Fusion Backboard portable and adjustable Basketball system, like NEW $99 518335-0661

5.1 ACRES PORTAFERRY LAKE, West Shore $129,900. 6 acre waterfront property now $19,900. www.LandFirstNY.com 1-888-683 -2626 6 ACRES ON BASS LAKE, $24,900. 2.5 Acres Bass Pond, $19,900. www.LandFirstNY.com 1 -888-683-2626 ABSOLUTE FARMLAND LIQUIDATION COOPERSTOWN LAKES REGION! 5 acres - Views $14,900,10 acres - Stream $29,900,17 acres - Organic $34,900. 100% Guaranteed, highest quality acreage at 30-50% below market prices! Call 1-888-701 -1864 or www.NewYorkLandandLakes.com 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

ACCESSORIES (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.

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!

AUTO DONATION DONATE A CAR - HELP CHILDREN FIGHTING DIABETES. Fast, Free Towing. Call 7 days/week. Nonrunners OK. Tax Deductible. Call Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 1-800-578-0408 DONATE YOUR CAR to Veterans Today! Help those in need! Your vehicle donation will help US Troops and support our Veterans!

100% tax deductible Fast Free pickup! 1-800-263-4713 DONATE YOUR CAR - Children's Cancer Fund of America. Free next -day towing. Any condition. Tax deductible. Call #1-800-469-8593.

AUTO WANTED 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

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AUTO WANTED 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 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.

16’ CENTER CONSOLE FIBERGLASS SCOUT BOAT, 50hp & 6hp Yamaha motors, Humming chart & depth plotter, trailer & cover. $10,500. 518-4834466 16’ HOBIE CATAMARAN parts, hulls, masts, booms, decks, rudders, rigging, $500 takes all. 518 -561-0528 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

August 24, 2013 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

BOAT FOR SALE 1984 Cobia 17' bowrider, 115HP Evenrude outboard (newer), 2002 Karavan trailer, runs but needs some work. $1,500. 518-576-4255

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

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

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

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

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 Let’s Go Garage & Yard Sale-ing Thru The Classified Superstore

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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.

Photos contact dsnyder@evesun.com. dsnyder@evesun.com 2001 FORD EXPLORER Sport, 4x4, 140,000 miles, Black, good condition, Asking $2400. 518-2982145.

41ST ANNUAL ANTIQUE SHOW /SALE.: 100 Dealers. Sat, 8/24/13 (9:30am to 3:30pm).Yates County Fairgrounds - 2370 Old Rt. 14A, Penn Yan, NY. Free coin appraisals/purchases by Tom Gleason, 9:30am - 1:00pm. Contact Katie Carno,1-315-536-5039.

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

MOTORCYCLES 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 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 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

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

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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.

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www.valleynewsadk.com 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 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.

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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.

VN-8/17-9/21/20136TC-50978 ----------------------------PUBLIC NOTICE, TOWN OF LEWIS There will be a public hearing at the Lewis Town Hall on Thursday September 12th at 7PM for the purpose of receiving public comment on the Renewal of the Charter Cable Franchise Renewal Agreement.

The Regular Town of Lewis Town Board Meeting scheduled for September 10 will be moved to September 12.

VN-8/24/2013-1TC50985 -----------------------------

NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY HELD BY Chazy & Westport Telephone Corp and Westelcom Network Inc, Westport, NY. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 402 of the Abandoned Property Law of the State of New York that: a) a report of unclaimed amounts of money held or owing by the above named corporations has been made to the Comptroller of the State of NY, and that a list of names of the persons appearing from the records of such corporations to be entitled thereto is on file and open to public inspection at its principal office in Westport, NY where any such property is payable; b) such deposits, payments and refunds, together with interest due thereon deductions, will be paid by it on or before the succeeding thirteenth day of September to persons

establishing to its satisfaction their right to receive the same; and c) in the succeeding month of October, and on or before the tenth day thereof, such unclaimed deposits, payments and refunds, together with interest due thereon, still remaining will be paid to the Comptroller of the State of NY, and that it shall thereupon cease to be liable therefore.

Chazy & Westport Telephone Corp.

Westelcom Network Inc. 2 Champlain Ave Westport, NY 12993 V N , T T- 8 / 2 4 / 2 0 1 3 1TC-50994 ----------------------------LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Keene has adopted the following 2014 Budget Calendar Schedule to be added to their regularly scheduled meetings.

All meetings will be held at the Keene Town Hall.

Budget Workshop W e d n e s d a y ,

September 11th @ 6:00 PM Budget Workshop Tuesday, September 17th @ 6:00 PM Special Meeting - Tuesday, October 8th @ 6:45 PM Special Meeting - Thursday, October 10th @ 6:00 PM Ellen S. Estes Town Clerk Dated: August 16, 2013 VN-8/24-1TC-51001 ---------------------------LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Keene has rescheduled the regular Town Board Meeting for September, normally held the second Tuesday of the month, to Wednesday, September 11th, at 7:00 PM. The reason for this rescheduling is the conflict with Primary Election Day. Ellen S. Estes Town Clerk Dated: August 16, 2013 VN-1TC-51000 Juggling Your Budget?

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