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This Week WESTPORT

Bridges to be replaced

By Keith Lobdell keith@denpubs.com

ALBANY Ñ A total of 14 bridges in Essex and Clinton counties will be replaced in an effort to shore up infrastructure in the wake of extreme weather.

In a press conference attended by Vice President Joe Biden and local leaders Randy Douglas of Jay and Bill Ferebee of Keene (who serve as the Essex County Board of SupervisorsÕ Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively), New York State Andrew Cuomo announced an investment of $486 million to replace a total of 100 at-risk bridges not designed to withstand the new reality of extreme weather. The state will seek to use federal funds to replace or retrofit these bridges to ensure that they are fully protected against future threats.

New councilman sworn in, town still seeks one PAGE 2 SPORTS

Westport earns win against Ticonderoga

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Catholic Diocese of Ogdensburg Bishop Terry LaValley and Our Ladyof Lourdes Father Richard Sturtz stand with Essex County Clerk Joseph Provoncha, who received the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice papal medal Dec. 8 at the Schroon Lake church. Read more from this story on page 3.

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Former Justice Dawson arrested for DWI

By Seth Lang

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WESTPORT Ñ Former Essex County State Supreme Court Justice James P. Dawson, 68, of Elizabethtown was remanded to Essex County Jail on Sunday, Jan. 5 charged with a felony DWI. It was DawsonÕ s second DWI arrest in the past 10 years, making it an automatic felony.

Dawson was charged after being involved in a single-car accident Sunday, Jan. 5 on County Route 8 in the hamlet of Wadhams.

According to Officers also notstate police, McGees ed an open whiskey Towing company rebottle in the vehicle. sponded to a report Dawson was ofof an accident and ficially cited for a tocalled Lewis State tal of six infractions: Police. Dawson was consuming alcohol found attempting to inside the vehicle; drive his 2009 Chevy refusal to take a field Impala with three testing breathalyzer; blown tires around speed not reason3:05 p.m. Sunday. able and prudent; When state police failure to keep right; James P. Dawson arrived, Dawson moving from lane alledgedly refused to unsafely and drivexit the vehicle, resisted arrest and ing while intoxicated. refused to take a breathalyzer.

His license was immediately

revoked upon refusing to take a blood alcohol level test at the police station in Lewis.

An Essex County Court Judge from 1992-94, Dawson went on to become a State Supreme Court Justice until 2008.

On Sept. 30, 2010, Dawson was pulled over on the Adirondack Northway in Saratoga County and was found to have a blood alcohol content of 0.27 percent, three times the legal limit (.08).

Dawson was released on $5,000 bail on Monday, Jan. 6.

Called for comment, Dawson declined to come to the phone.

Rivers sentence delayed

By Pete DeMola pete@denpubs.com

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ Michael Rivers, the man convicted on May 30, 2013 of first-degree manslaughter and gang-assault in the death of Keeseville resident Robert M. Rennie requested new counsel at his sentencing Thursday, Jan. 9 at the Essex County Courthouse.

The request once again delayed sentencing for the third and final individual to be charged in relation to the father of twoÕ s death.

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LETTERS

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Westport town board shuffles council chairs, seeks new member seth@denpubs.com WESTPORT — The Westport Town Board is seeking to fill a vacancy left by former Councilman Michael Tyler who resigned to fill the town justice spot he was elected to in November.

The board decided during an organizational meeting Tuesday, Jan. 7 to advertise the open position and give all qualified applicants a chance to apply. It can then opt to appoint someone to the seat.

It’s been an unusual few months for town officials in Westport. Tyler temporarily filled supervisor Dan Connell’s seat in the fall due to illness.

The supervisor has since returned.

Councilman Daniel McCormick has also been absent due to illness, but plans to return to his seat once healthy.

Tyler resigned from his position on the town board upon being elected to town justice, thus opening a seat on the board.

Connell stated Ò only having three members could pose a risk with voting procedures. Town law requires three members to be present for

all voting; therefore, one no show would mean a failed vote.Ó During the organizational meeting Connell suggested two options to fill the vacant position left by Tyler. Ò The board could appoint or not appoint,Ó said Connell. Ò We would like to make this a totally open process.Ó The board chose to advertise the position and give all qualified residents a chance to apply.

The Town Board is requesting letters of interest and resumes from individuals interested in filling the position through Dec. 31, 2014. To be eligible applicants must be a registered voter in the Town of Westport.

Applicants must be received no later then 3 p.m. Tuesday Jan. 21, 2014 at the Town Hall, 22 Champlain Ave. PO Box 465 Westport, NY 12993. For additional information call Connell at 962-4419.

Another item of discussion during the meeting was a mass letter thatÕ s been posted throughout the town, stating: Ò The town of Westport will be closed to further activity or communal gathering until after April 30th 2014.Ó Connell wanted to make it clear that the letter was a hoax.

Supervisor Connell said, Ò I would like residents to know that this is a hoax by someone trying to deliberately stir things up in our community.

The town has always been open and will continue to be.Ó

Councilman Steven Viens is joined by his wife Maryjane as he is sworn in for his first term as Westport town board member by Town Clerk Sheila Borden.

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Region-wide sand/salt use up with wild winter weather

By Seth Lang

seth@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — Officials throughout the region are using more sand and salt on area roads this winter. An unusual number of ice storms and temperature fluctuations have many local highway departments exhausting their supplies at a rapid pace. Ò The ice storms weÕ ve had this year have demanded a significant more amount of sand and salt than normal snow storms,Ó said Westport Highway Superintendent Dennis Westover. Ò WeÕ ve already used what we did all of last year and thereÕ s still a lot of winter left.Ó The town of Moriah is facing a similar plight, according to Moriah Highway Superintendent Jamie Wilson. Ò WeÕ ve depleted most of our reserve, and still have not received a salt order we placed before Christmas,Ó Wilson said.

According to the Essex County Department of Public Works Supervisor Anthony LaVigne, the cost of transportation to the county is compounding the problem. Ò Essex County has the highest cost of transportation because itÕ s the furthest distance from any of the sources,Ó LaVigne said. Ò If, in fact, there is a demand for more supply we can purchase it from a privately contracted company and there would be no additional cost because our bid is done on an annual basis,Ó LaVigne said.

Livigne pointed out that the county tries to

Crews fill trucks with sand at the state DOT facilities in Elizabethtown.

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keep at least a 30 percent reserve at all times, maintaining 9,000 - 10,000 yards for an estimated annual use of 6,000 yards.

Hamilton County is also having a problem with transportation. Ò WeÕ ve had a problem with our contractor getting salt, but havenÕ t heard anything from the Department of Transportation (DOT) in re-

gards to a shortage of any kind,Ó said Hamilton County Highway Superintendent Tracy Eldridge.

Deputy Highway Superintendent of Operations in Warren County Todd Beadnell also mentioned delivery issues in their county. Ò We received a call from the town of Ticonderoga stating theyÕ re having delivery issues

Provoncha honored with Papal medal

By Seth Lang

seth@denpubs.com SCHROON LAKE Ñ Essex County Clerk Joseph Provoncha, a parishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Schroon Lake, was recently presented with the “Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice,” a papal medal.

The medal was presented at a ceremony at Saint MaryÕ s Cathedral in Ogdensburg, N.Y. on Dec. 8, 2013 by Bishop Terry LaValley in recognition for his service to the parish and Diocese of Ogdensburg.

Also known as the Ò Cross of Honor,Ó the medal is the highest medal that can be awarded to the laity by the Papacy. Ò It is a tremendous honor,Ó said Provoncha, Ò I am very humbled to receive such an award.Ó Having no knowledge of the award, Provoncha said, Ò Father Sturts showed up at my house and began to talk about the award. He then said that the Bishop would be presenting it to me.Ó JosephÕ s parents, Alvin and Shirley Provoncha, and his sister, Amy Garcia and family, all residents of North Hudson, attended the Dec. 8 ceremony.

with salt,Ó said Beadnell. Ò The county supply is all set, however, we have enough reserve.Ó Like Westport, officials in the Clinton County town of Peru said they also have used an exorbitant amount of sand and salt.

Peru Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell said his town has already used more salt and sand than they did all of last year. Ò WeÕ re using a heavier salt mixture due to the icy weather but donÕ t foresee a shortage unless the ice storms persist. We have a salt shed with plenty of reserve,Ó he said. He also stated that he placed an order for salt and received it the next day.

Highway officials in another town in Clinton County also said theyÕ ve used much more in supplies than the last few years. Town of Plattsburgh Highway Superintendent Jim Woods said so far this year theyÕ ve used 623 loads of salt/sand mix to date. That compares to 479 loads in all of last year and 211 the year before. Ò Our crew has 90 hours overtime per man to date this year, which is up from last yearÕ s 50 hours per man. These ice storms have caused problems with ice build up on our back roads.

However, we have plenty of reserve on hand and donÕ t foresee any problems unless winter drags on much longer than usual,Ó Woods said.

Through the entire region one thing remains constant; the icy weather has caused an increase in usage on supplies, and if the weather continues, towns could be scraping the bottom of the barrel to keep their roads safe.

Concert to benefit horse rescue

SCHROON LAKE — A concert to benefit Crane Mountain Valley Horse Rescue, Inc. (CMVHR) will take place on Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Schroon Lake Fire Hall featuring The Vintage Country Band. A $10 donation includes spaghetti and meatballs, tossed salad, bread, dessert, a beverage, and of course live music and dancing. The benefit will start a 1 p.m. and food will be served throughout the event.

The rescue’s co-founders will share horse rescue stories, there will be a raffle including an oil painting by a local artist, 50/50, and CMVHR clothing will be available for sale. All proceeds benefit the horses at CMVHR, the award-winning notfor-profit organization founded in 2003 to restore horsemanship, the heritage and humane treatment of the horse. For more information, contact Sandy Hayes at 518926-8578 or Nancy Van Wie at 518-962-8512 or visit Crane Mountain Valley Horse Rescue on Facebook or the web at cmvhr.org.

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fter a tremendous response to our ÒH ome for the HolidaysÓ ad option special, January has been a quiet month at the NCSPCA. With the holiday festivities at an end, there is no better time to curl up by the fire with a good book or your favorite television show, sharing the companionship and comfort of a furry friend. We still have many wonderful dogs and cats of all ages, breeds, and personalities who are hoping to find a place in someoneÕ s home - and their heart.

Our featured pet this week is diminutive Angel, a Whippet/Jack Russell Terrier-mix who was abandoned and left to fend for herself. When she arrived at the shelter, she

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ATS, CATS, CATS! Sometimes I feel like a cat lady when I sit down to write this column. ThereÕ s always something in the in-box from the folks at Champlain Area Trails. Writing contests, photo contests, raffles, volunteer work projects…all cute and irresistible, just like kittens. And before you know it, your house is full of CATS! This time itÕ s a work project this Saturday, Jan. 18, to make yet another trail in the woods, the Field and Forest Trail, which will go from the Bobcat Trail to Whallonsburg. Volunteers are asked to meet at 12:30 p.m. at the Bobcat Trail trailhead at the end of Ferris Road (which meets Route 22 a couple of miles north of Wadhams, opposite Merriam Forge Road). As always, bring gloves, loppers, and a handsaw.

So where exactly is this so-called Bobcat Trail?

And why would anyone want to get to Whallonsburg from there? I decided to visit the CATS web site, champlainareatrails.com, for some answers.

First question: how many CATS trails are we talking about? I figured, probably 5 or 6, or

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eginning this Saturday and running through March the Whallonsburg Grange hosts a Ò Play GymÓ for kids under five. The play will be led by Lakeside SchoolÕ s George V. and the sessions will go from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Each participant needs a caregiver present. Two year olds may require two handlers.

The film society shows, Ò Twenty Feet from StardomÓ Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Grange. With the big screen and great new sound system, this documentary about rock and roll back up singers should be very entertaining. It shines a light on the incomparable Darlene Love and her colleagues, who are almost all AfricanAmerican women working for people like Springsteen, the Beatles and Rolling Stones.

At Reber Rock Farm this morning a pair of imperturbable Percheron draft horses got a going over from a couple of students visiting from Pennsylvania. Plate size hooves were scraped clean, dusty black coats well brushed, and in a show of complete and utter patience the horses allowed collars to be gingerly slipped over their heads, followed by the rest of

Kathy L. Wilcox • 873-5000

was infested with fleas and horribly malnourished with horribly decayed teeth. A visit to the vet and the care of our shelter staff have taken care of these problems, and she is feeling much better. When Angel looks at you with her big, soulful eyes and wags her thin tail you can see just how grateful she is to have even her basic needs tended - she would absolutely blossom in a home with a retired couple or a stay-at-home mom who has time to shower this appreciative girl with love.

She is very neat and clean in her kennel and has perfect leash manners. This little girl (she weighs 18 pounds) truly deserves a second chance - could you be the one to give her one?

Colin Wells • WestportNYNews@gmail.com possibly as many as 10, tops. So I clicked on the pdf for a comprehensive map of all the trails in the CATS system. It showed (you might want to sit down) not 5 or 6 or even 10 trails but 39 trails, from Moose Pond and the Champlain Bridge in the south to Rattlesnake Mountain and Poke-OMoonshine in the north. Not only that, but the map also included restaurants, shopping, gas stations and convenience stores, and camp sites.

Turns out, this is the best map IÕ ve seen of the area where we all liveÑ our community. And I guess that answers my question about why another trail, and why Whallonsburg. What emerges from looking at this map is a network of trails that connects our communities into one larger communityÑ Willsboro, Essex, Whallonsburg, Wadhams, Elizabethtown, Moriah, Crown Point, and beyond. Which, come to think of it, is exactly what CATS has always said theyÕ re all about.

Next week: the upcoming Piano By Nature recital at the Hand House in EÕ town, featuring RŽ ne Lecuona, on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 26 at 3 p.m.

Rob Ivy • robhivy@gmail.com the leather and shiny silver harnesses.

I had the urge to escape from icy, gray Reber last weekend, so Amy and I made big plans for a day in Albany. We got a late start but the Northway was clear and the driving rain washed all the crud off my car. IÕ m interested in Chinese cooking, so we stopped at an Asian market just off Central Avenue for ingredients. I loaded up on chili sauces, fermented beans, dried mushrooms and the like, and studied the unusual fruits and vegetables, very few of which I could identify. In the fish section, which smelled of fresh ocean water, there were tanks of eels, crabs and carp, and a deep tub containing monstrous frogs with big white eyes. Our next stop was a nearby Italian grocery, where samples of provolone cheese and dry sausage were nearly forced on us by the engaging counter man.

Of course we had to buy some, along with olive oil and a jar of fancy anchovies. WeÕ d planned to see a couple of art exhibits at the State Museum, but it was getting on in the day and the rain was really coming down, so we headed home. I was afraid of flooding, but we seemed to get lucky this time.

Erosion training scheduled WESTPORT Ñ On Jan. 24, the Essex County Soil and Water Conservation District will offer the required four-hour Erosion and Sediment Control Training for contractors and developers.

The training will be held from 8 a.m. until noon at the Essex County Fairgrounds, 3 Sisco Street, Westport and will be presented by District Manager Dave Reckahn.

This training is required for all contractors working on projects that disturb more than one acre of soil and have a stormwater permit from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The training is good for three years.

Contractors and developers will have to preregister for the training to receive credits. The training will cost $75 for certification, reference materials and refreshments. Registration needs to be in by Jan. For more information, call 962-8225 or email essexwcd@westelcom.com.

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Helen DeChant • 873-9279 / time4hfd@yahoo.com

lthough, the ice plagues us and weÕ re light on snow so far this winter, there are still things to do outside if your brave. Champlain Area Trails, CATS, is looking for volunteers to help cut a new trail. They are creating a new Field and Forest Trail, the first part will connect Bobcat Trail to Whallonsburg. If youÕ re interested in helping out on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 12:30 p.m., bring your loppers and/or handsaw, meet everyone at Ferris Lane at BobcatÕ s southern trail head.

For more information contact 962-2287, visit their website at champlainareatrails. org or email info@champlainareatrails.org.

If you enjoy singing, the Pleasant Valley Chorale begins practicing for their Spring concert and are looking for new members. Each Tuesday evening beginning on Jan. 21, from 7 until 9 p.m. at the Elizabethtown Social Center, the chorale will be working on songs from Gershwin, the title of this Spring concert is Ò The Memory of All ThatÓ , under the direction of Susan Hughes. A fee of $12 is asked to cover materials. Concerts dates in May will be announced at a later date. For more

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n getting around the community and learning of the many great way that people reached out to many others over the holidays, makes me proud and happy to live in Willsboro. This past week I had the services of a Ò Good Samaritan helping me out. One day this past week as I journeyed out on the icy driveway to get my mail, I fell face first down along the road way. A driver saw it happen and came to my aid, helped me back up on my feet, made sure that I was safely back in my home, which was great, but the next day as he was passing and saw my son getting the mail stopped to see how I was doing, so many thanks to David Martin. Also earlier this week a deer came out in front of a school bus and was hit. Children were on board and in very short order there were many helping hands to assist with the situation, again great place to live. A special thanks to our Public Highway Department workers for coping with the recent bad weather and making our main roads passable very shortly so that people could get where they needed to go.

The new Town Board members have now taken over their newly elected offices. There was a need to fill one vacant spot on the Town Board and this was done by the appointment of Lane Sayward

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noticed that last weekÕ s Keeseville column and the Westport column were switched. My apology for this confusion. I hope everyone was able to figure out what was going on and read the columns properly.

Received an email from Danny Kaifetz, Director of North Country Honor Flight, who reports: “In 2013 we flew FIVE flights and 82 WWII veterans to their Memorial in Washington DC, and for 2014 we have SEVEN flights scheduled for over 100 veterans, plus three flights planned for Vermont. Our first flight out of Plattsburgh is already full, and we are signing up WWII veterans and Guardians for the two June flights, as well as four fall flights in September and October. More than anything else we need assistance finding more of our senior WWII veterans, in all five counties from Whitehall to Watertown. Please let us know if you are aware of any WW-II veteran who would like to be on the Honor Flight for the flight of a lifetime, all expenses paid. Call

details call 873-6408 or Susan at 873-7319.

Looking ahead, mark your calendars for the next Ò Piano by NatureÓ concert on Saturday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 26, at 3 p.m. at the Hand House on River Street. Solo pianist, Rene Lecuona, a full professor of the University of Iowa School of Music will be the featured artist. She has played chamber and solo concerts in South America, Mexico, Italy and the United States. Rene performed for us here, in Elizabethtown in the 1st Ò Piano by NatureÓ concert series. Adults $15, children age 15 and under are $5, reservations are requested as seating is limited. For more information call 962-2949 or email info@pianobynature.org.

On Saturday, Jan. 25, at 1 p.m. a benefit for Crane Mountain Valley Horse Rescue will be held at the Schroon Lake Fire House. Join the fun listening to Ò The Vintage Country BandÓ while enjoying a full spaghetti dinner for a $10 donation.

There will be a 50/50 raffle and a clothing sale. Come out to hear the latest about the 41 horses that were rescued this past year.

For more information call Sandy Hayes, 962-8578 or Nancy Van Wie, 962-8512.

Janice Allen • 963-8912 • allens@willex.com who received the 2nd highest public vote in November. Congratulations to Lane as she is looking forward to serving.

The town was nicely decorated for the holiday, but I do miss the large ever green tree in the downtown park area not being lit. The Adirondack Hardware Store did donate the needed lights but for what ever reason they did not get on the tree. I did receive some word that there is a need for a piece of equipment that would reach the top of the tree to string the lights. Hope there is someone out there that can help with this next year??

A search is on to find a better place for our local Community food shelf, one that is an easier place to get to and not all those stairs at the town Hall. If you have any offers or suggestions let me know and I will pass it on the search committee.

Learned that Ann Choate was able to take a trip to Florida to meet her new grandchild at Holiday time, her son Dan and his wife had another baby boy recently.

Happy Birthday to: Peggy Hunn Jan. 18, Deanna Mero Jan. 18, Grace Uhlig Jan. 19, Cecile McVicker Jan. 19, Doug Young Jan. 19, Rita Devan. Jan. 19, Lara Belgile Jan. 23, Chad Strong Jan. 24, Ron Hammel Jan. 25, Chilton McPheeters Jan. 25.

Kyle Page • kmpage1217@charter.net Danny Kaifetz at 518 834-9901 or visit our website at NorthCountryHonorFlight.org.

We will be holding our first meeting of 2014 on Wednesday, Jan. 15 6 p.m. at Keeseville VFW Post 1505. Dinner is served and the public is always welcome. New volunteers are always in demand, please consider joining our organization. Thank you.Ó I strongly encourage people to join in on this very worthy cause, a lot of time, energy and money is needed to achieve this mission.

All the ice and rain did bring some water to my basement but very little, so it was quite manageable. Now the squirrel on the other hand, I stopped up and taped the one hole he made in my backyard birdfeeder.

Saturday, I found more plastic pieces on the ground, and sure enough another large hole has been chewed into the tube just above my tape job. I think IÕ m going to have to develop battle plans with my cat who gets to watch all this from the safety of the bedroom window. Fun times.

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County committees named Elizabethtown author donates Politi tabbed as new chair proceeds from latest book of Economic Development

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ While five new supervisors were sworn into office as members of the Essex County Board of Supervisors Jan. 6, only one major committee saw a change in its top position.

Chairman Randy Douglas released the committee assignments for the year at the annual Organizational Meeting, with North Elba Supervisor Roby Politi replacing former Ticonderoga Supervisor Deb Malaney as the chair of the Economic Development Committee.

Bill Ferebee of Keene, who was re-elected to serve as Vice Chairman on the board, will continue to serve as the Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. All members of the board are members of the Ways and Means Committee, which passes resolutions from committee onto the full board for its regular monthly meeting.

The other committees retained their chair positions, with David Blades of Lewis serving as the Human Services Committee chair, Randy Preston of Wilmington piloting Public Safety, Gerald Morrow of Chesterfield overseeing Public Works, George Canon of Newcomb chairing Personnel, Dan Connell of Westport over legislative and Tom Scozzafava, who was re-appointed as budget liaison officer for the board, chairing the finance committee.

Back into the fold after regaining his position as Elizabethtown Supervisor, Noel Merrihew was appointed to serve on the Human Services, Finance and Economic Development committees.

Newly elected Essex Supervisor Ed Gardner will serve on the Public Works, Personnel and Legislative committees.

Shaun Gilliland, elected Willsboro Supervisor in November, will serve on the Human Services, Public Safety and Personnel committees.

New Minerva Supervisor Stephen McNally will serve as a member of the Human Services, Personnel and Legislative committees.

TiconderogaÕ s new Supervisor, Bill Grinnell, will sit on the Human Services, Public Safety and Finance committees.

The Essex County Board of Supervisors

Lecuona to perform at Hand House

holds its regular monthly meetings generally on the first Monday of the month at 10 a.m. Human Services, Public Safety and Economic Development generally meets on the second Monday; with Public Works, Personnel and Finance meeting of the third Monday (in January, they will meet the following day due to the Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday).

Ways and Means meets the final Monday of the month, while the Legislative Committee meets as needed. All meeting are held at the Old Courthouse in Elizabethtown.

Essex County Committees

Board Chairman: Randy Douglas (Jay) Board Vice Chairman: Bill Ferebee (Keene) Ways and Means: Chairman Bill Ferebee, Vice chairman Tom Scozzafava (Moriah) Human Services: Chairman David Blades (Lewis), Vice chairman Charles Harrington (Crown Point), Noel Merrihew (Elizabethtown), Randy Preston (Wilmington), Roby Politi (North Elba), Shaun Gilliland (Willsboro), Stephen McNally (Minerva), Tom Scozzafava, Bill Grinnell (Ticonderoga) Public Safety: Chairman Randy Preston, Vice chairman Gerald Morrow (Chesterfield), Ronald Moore (North Hudson), Dan Connell (Westport), Charles Whitson (St. Armand), Shaun Gilliland, Charles Harrington, Bill Grinnell, David Blades Public Works: Chairman Gerald Morrow, Vice chairman Michael Marnell (Schroon), George Canon (Newcomb), Charles Whitson, Roby Politi, Dan Connell, Ed Gardner (Essex), Ronald Moore, Tom Scozzafava Finance: Chairman Tom Scozzafava, Vice Chairman Ronald Moore, Roby Politi, Bill Grinnell, Randy Preston, Bill Ferebee, George Canon, Noel Merrihew, Gerald Morrow Economic Development: Chairman Roby Politi, Vice Chairman Ronald Moore, Noel Merrihew, David Blades, Charles Harrington, Bill Ferebee, Michael Marnell, Gerald Morrow, Dan Connell Personnel: Chairman George Canon, Vice Chairman Charles Whitson, Ed Gardner, Michael Marnell, Bill Ferebee, Charles Whitson, Stephen McNally, Randy Preston, Shaun Gilliland Legislative: Chairman Dan Connell, Vice Chairman George Canon, David Blades, Charles Harrington, Tom Scozzafava, Michael Marnell, Ed Gardner, Bill Ferebee, Stephen McNally.

By Seth Lang

seth@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ At 88 years old, Elizabethtown resident Leona R. Warners latest publication Ò Just Everyday Folks,Ó Chronicles the life of her Adirondack family over one of the most trying quarter centuries in U.S. history.

The publication compiles never before told accounts joined with previously published memoirs and human interest stories throughout

Prohibition, The Great Depression, and WWII. Ò A few Johnsburg Historical society members suggested I compile my work over the years into one publication,Ó said Warner.

An Adirondack native, Warner was born in North River.

She resided in North Creek with her husband and family for fifty years. Now Widowed, she moved to Elizabethtown to be near family.

Warner, who Ò just writes for a hobby,Ó as she put it, has

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ELIZABETHTOWN International concert performer and University of Iowa professor Rene Lecuona LECUONA takes center stage at Piano by NatureÕ s Hand House Parlor on Saturday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 26, at 3 p.m. As a soloist, Dr. Lecuona is devoted to presenting her recitals at the highest musical level, delighting audiences with her impassioned interpretations of works

by Schumann, Glinka, Mozart, and Fritz. Some may remember her brief appearances in PBNÕ s Zero-to-Eight concerts, and all may now look forward to an elegant recital of extraordinarily captivating piano music.

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hereÕ s still time to make a pair of important New YearÕ s health resolutions. Smokers should make every effort to quit. Society should make every attempt to prevent people from starting to smoke Ñ including raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco from 18 to 21.

WeÕ ve known the dangers of smoking for years, but a milestone this month should serve to remind us smoking kills. It was 50 years ago this month a landmark U.S. Surgeon GeneralÕ s report that linked smoking with bad health was issued. It was the first time Americans were told directly smoking kills. The government has updated the report 32 times in the five decades since.

Those reports, along with the work of doctors and other health professionals, have made an impact. In 1965, 42 percent of the population smoked. Today, 19 percent of Americans do, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC claims government anti-smoking efforts have saved 8 million lives.

ThatÕ s wonderful progress, but work remains to be done. An estimated 43.8 million Americans still smoke and experts claim the decline in smoking has plateaued. People arenÕ t quitting anymore.

Smoking remains the No. 1 cause of preventable death in the United States. It kills more people than obesity, substance abuse, infectious disease, firearms and traffic accidents, according to the CDC. About 443,000 Americans die from smoking-related illnesses every year, according to the U.S. Department of Health.

Americans know smoking kills. ItÕ s becoming more and more socially unacceptable. ItÕ s expensive. ItÕ s banned in most public places. Yet millions continue to do it. Why? A combination of psychological and biological factors are to blame, according to scientists. Ò The chemicals in cigarettes work on the structures deep within a smokerÕ s brain, literally rewiring it so the habit becomes deeply ingrained,Ó Jed Rose, the director of the Duke Center for Smoking Cessation in North Carolina, said in a recent CNN report. Ò Every move a smoker makes: the lighting of the cigarette, the inhaling, all the feelings and sensations of it, the whole package becomes highly addictive.Ó Most smokers believe its easy to quit Ñ before they actually try to stop, according to scientists. Ò Ultimately, they will lose their capacity to make a free choice to smoke,Ó Rose said. Ò Then 30 years later, thatÕ s when we typically see them in our program desperately trying to quit, because now they canÕ t go a single day without (a cigarette).Ó The World Health Organization has termed tobacco a Ò gradual killer.Ó It notes many young people start to smoke believing they can stop before suffering ill effects. While itÕ s never too late to quit, quitting is often much tougher than simply recognizing the problem.

Avoiding cigarettes all together is the best way to steer clear of tobacco-related addiction and illness. That means keeping them away from children and young people, which is the reason many are calling for an increase in the legal age to 21 to purchase cigarettes. New York City had already taken that action. Some New York counties Ñ Nassau and Suffolk on Long Island Ñ have raised the legal age for purchasing cigarettes to 19. New York State should follow their lead. If not, local governments should.

While tobacco advertising has been banned on television and the dangers of cigarettes have become well known, temptation remains.

Several studies show tobacco marketing and advertising works and increases the likelihood that youth will start smoking. In 2011, cigarette companies spent $8.37 billion on ads and promotional expenses in the United States alone, according to the CDC. That breaks down to about $23 million a day or $27 for every American per year.

Tobacco use is an issue everyone should care about Ñ smokers and non-smokers. ItÕ s expensive for everyone.

Smoking cost the United States more than $193 billion a year, according to the CDC, including $97 billion in lost productivity and $96 billion in direct health care expenditures. ThatÕ s an average of $4,260 per adult smoker. ItÕ s a price we all pay. Ñ

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tÕ s so hard to know who leased their report on the perand what to believe any sonal financial disclosure informore. Our political sysmation released on members of tem has played the spin card Congress and found over half of so often on the American pubthem had an average net worth lic, they may have spun themof at least $1 million. The figselves completely out of sight. ures were split evenly between Combine that with a national Democrats and Republicans. media that has a greater interOn the Senate side, the average est in Hollywood glitz, sensanetworth of a senator was $2.7 tional reporting and little to do million with the Republicans Dan Alexander with true investigative watchgaining a distinct advantage Thoughts from dogging. What we are left with worth $2.9 million on averBehind the Pressline is a completely uninformed and age while Democratic Senators confused public. were a paltry $1.7 million. All Last weekÕ s big news was all about the while looking out for our best interest our New Jersey Governor Chris Chriselected representatives seem to find time to tie (R) and what the press has declared pocket a little for themselves, leaving us to Ò Bridgegate.Ó The national media seems to question their motives when a scandal hits pull out the old Ó -gateÓ thing whenever they the wire. think theyÕ ve got a good, juicy political scanSpeaking of other simmering scandals, the dal in the making. Their ability to be creative recently released memoir by former Secretary this year, however, was likely used up when of Defense Robert Gates provides a one-sided they recently conjured up the term Ò polar look into the Obama Administration. Once vortexÓ to describe the cold spell that hit the highly praised by the President and awarded country in early-January. the Medal of Freedom, Gates claims the PresiÒ Was the purposeful closing of several dent put his own political fortunes ahead of lanes on the most traveled bridge in the US the lives of the men and women serving in our done for political reasons?Ó and Ò Did Govermilitary. Gates used the book to provide his nor Christie have any involvement?Ó are the inside perspective of the Obama Administrabig questions that will now be bantered about tionÕ s inner workings. Both sides will spin the ad nauseam until the next big news story hits. book and its conclusions everyway imaginWho can we really believe anymore? The able, but in the end, we have to ask ourselves governor has a reputation as a no-nonsense who and what can we trust? One would asleader. A man who has proven he can be a forsume Gates has little to gain at this point in his midable opponent attracting voters from all life. When the first news stories of the book spectrums, but nonetheless, heÕ s still a politibegan to leak out, my initial thought was why cian at heart and not above political posturnow and this seems inappropriate. But after ing. The governor claims to be embarrassed at listening to his interview this week on CBS, the actions of his staff and, as yet, no evidence the timing now seems appropriate based on has come forward connecting him to the clohis reasoning. sures. His apology news conference and tour Sadly, we seem to go from one hot potato last week was in stark contrast to the previous issue to another week after week and in the apologies by President Obama when scandals end, it seems nothing positive changes for the rocked his administration. The contrast was American public. Our jobless rate continues to so different it seems almost too convenient of struggle, the economy is left to limp along and an opportunity to attract the nationÕ s attention our leaders continue to play political games and demonstrate his leadership style as comwith the majority of their focus dedicated to pared to that of the President or other possible posturing for the 2014 midterm elections and contenders for the Oval Office in 2016. the 2016 presidential elections.

ThatÕ s where the trust and skepticism beOne positive note did surface recently. The gins to invade oneÕ s thinking. Can we believe Administration has chosen to fire CGI Fedanything, regardless of the source, when poeral, the contractor responsible for creating litical strategy and the high office are at the Healthcare.gov the online health insurance root of the subject? Politicians will tell us until marketplace. I do hope the Administration they are blue in the face that itÕ s our best interasked for a refund of the nearly $700 million est they have at heart, but time and time again CGI wasted building the site, but since it was we learn the opposite is true. only taxpayer money I doubt the subject was Consider a smaller news story overshadever broached. owed last week when Bridgegate hit the Dan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton Publiscene. The Center for Responsive Politics recations. He may be reached at dan@denpubs.com.

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New board, new vision

Another side to wage debate

Panther pride

To the Valley News: IÕ m sure few would be surprised to hear me say that IÕ m delighted to have a new Town Board of Elizabethtown who will, without question, return our local government process to one of legally proper procedure.

Taxpayers will once again be able to attend a budget meeting and actually get answers to the most pertinent questions, such as, Ò How much are our taxes going up?Ó Tax Caps are a false indicator. Please note the absence of the November public hearing for the budget on the town web site, or on TV, or in the newspapers.

It might be too late to legally bid the engineering contract for the half-a-million dollar water meter project, which violated both state law and local procurement policy, but itÕ s not too late to inform the taxpayers of the status of the sewer project and itÕ s $156,000 lawsuit brought about by a bungled attempt to change the sewer district without a town board vote or resident input. ItÕ s been nearly two years and there has been no public explanation or discussion in a town board meeting. I ask the new board to inform us of the implications of this issue.

I ask the board to not worry about a town hall art gallery or coffee hours, but fix our sidewalks and roads instead. Provide for our infrastructure and safety. Be able to explain the budget and taxes.

The golf course project was started three years ago and still isnÔ t done. If necessary, bond for the needed money and finish it, as was suggested 18 months ago. The probable increased revenue is important to all of us.

If cameras are needed in the town hall, do it by a legal vote of the board, with a policy for the employees, not by secret decree of the Supervisor, using personal cameras, which filmed entire rooms, not just doorways.

I ask the board to oppose this Comprehensive Plan. We have enough town wide APA land use regulation already and no level of government has the tax money required for the grandiose hamlet plans.

If youÕ ve never heard of Ò Agenda 21,Ó Google it, then look for the local methods of controlling your property and more.

ItÕ s Comprehensive Plans.

Ken Fenimore, Elizabethtown

To the Valley News: There are, no doubt, many valid reasons to want to raise the minimum wage for working families. But it might make sense to look a little more deeply at the issue, in order to avoid the unintended consequences that have plagued so much recent legislative caprice and posturing in our state and in our nation.

Working families are already aided by the Earned Income Tax Credit, which constitutes a de facto raise in the minimum wage, not to mention all the other forms of public assistance that have proliferated while the minimum wage has allegedly failed to keep pace.

More worthy of consideration in the debate is that of the 3 percent of the workforce that works for minimum wage 60 percent earn an increase in the first year. The word Ò earnÓ is an important one, which society should not lose as a concept for entry-level workers.

But the most significant fact, that is totally omitted by all parties in this dialogue, is that of these entry-level workers, the majority are students or others, working seasonally and/or part time, who are claimed as dependents from middle income households.

I operate a resort and over the years have provided a great number of high school students with their very first work experience. Kids are allowed to begin work when they are 14. Or, perhaps I should say, they are not allowed to begin work until they are 14. Many of them know very little about how to work, when they begin legal employment, and need to be taught a great deal. Although IÕ ve never actually started anyone at the bare minimum wage level, explaining to them that I donÕ t want them to begin work with a minimum wage attitude, I have to say that a lot of kids are just not worth much when they start out. An employer can spend a lot of time getting them shaped up. In some cases, itÕ s a fairly charitable endeavor.

I wonder, as the minimum wage is raised, how many people like myself, who have taught these teenagers how to be productive, will be able to continue to afford to do so. And if we donÕ t, then who will? Another government program? Something to instill a government work ethic in young people, who will no longer need to earn their increases?

Jon Voorhees Indian Lake

To the Valley News: Shame Mr. Richard Wray? (Ò Shame on Crown PointÓ letter Dec. 28) The Crown Point-Ticonderoga school merger would not be a merger, but, in fact, a takeover. This same takeover has been the pipe dream of Ò small citizens groupÓ for more than 20 years.

Crown Point residents would have no difficulty imagining what such a takeover would look like. ItÕ s thoroughly insulting for non-residents to question what kind of school environment the people of Crown Point want raise their children in while an opportunistic few envision Crown Point soaking up TiconderogaÕ s substantial debt.

Meanwhile, Ticonderoga kids would continue to walk about with their faces painted in Ti-pride, cheering on their cherished football team, subsidized by Crown Point taxpayers. Charming.

Crown Point has been a quality school for a very long time, and one with pride in itÕ s own educational and sports accomplishments.

If the Ticonderoga school has a cash flow problem, here’s a suggestion; cut expensive non-essential school programs, perhaps some team sport with very high insurance premiums.

Brian Hudon Crown Point

Rivers

Continued from page 1 When Essex County Judge Richard B. Meyer asked RiversÕ defense attorney Alexander Schulsky if there was a reason not to proceed with sentencing, Schulsky responded in the affirmative and asked to be relieved of counsel due to a Ò breakdownÓ between himself and Rivers. Ò I canÕ t advocate on his behalf,Ó said Schulsky.

When asked if he agreed with Schulsky by Meyer, Rivers said that he and Schulsky Ò couldnÕ t agree on anythingÓ and Ò I wasnÕ t advised of anything.Ó At the center of RiversÕ dissatisfaction appeared to be a delay in RiversÕ obtaining of court transcripts.

Meyer countered that the transcripts of the trial, held this past May, were very lengthy, but Rivers claimed his counsel didn’t “file the proper motions.”

Rivers further claimed that Schulsky Ò didnÕ t talk to himÓ and only travelled to the county jail Ò three or four timesÓ to confer with his client. Ò Why should I appoint new counsel?Ó asked Meyer, while Rivers had to be prompted to sit and stand

by Schulsky while addressing Meyer. Ò I donÕ t know nuthinÕ about the law,Ó Rivers responded repeatedly to MeyerÕ s probes. Ò IÕ m not a lawyer.Ó Ò I think youÕ re playing games.Ó said Meyer. Ò What do you want me to do?Ó Following several long silences, Meyer sternly

reminded Rivers of the attorney-client relationship and agreed to assign new counsel for Rivers.

However, Meyer said he would strip Rivers of the right to choose new counsel if another breakdown occurred that would alter the Ò fundamentalsÓ of the attorney-client relationship.

Rivers confirmed that he understood that if he Ò thwartedÓ his replacement, then he would lose the right to be assigned council and would be forced to represent himself.

Rivers was remanded to the custody of the Essex County SheriffÕ s Department without bail. Ò With such a serious case, the judge has to make sure Rivers has adequate counsel. That will be one less issue during the appeals process,Ó said Essex County District Attorney Kristy Sprague to assembled reporters after the hearing. Ò ItÕ s especially sad for the family because they have to keep going through this again and again,Ó Sprague said.

A new date for sentencing hasnÕ t been determined.

Rivers’ pending sentencing will be the final one in connection with RennieÕ s death which took place in Keeseville on Aug. 26, 2012. Conspirator Scott E. Denno was found guilty of first-degree manslaughter and first-degree gang assault in Aug. 2013 and was sentenced to a maximum of 25 years in state prison. Paul J. Taylor, the leader of the three, was convicted in Essex County Court and sentenced on Monday, Dec. 23 to the maximum 25 years to life in prison.

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The Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union has again celebrated the Christmas season by hanging three 6-foot tall, toy-filled Christmas stockings in its three branch locations, and allowing members to register their child or grandchild for a chance to win. The winners are Mary Hunsdon at the Ticonderoga office, Richard Sheffer of the Port Henry branch and Paul Fenton of the Elizabethtown branch.

Bridges

Continued from page 1 Ò The new reality in New York is we are getting hit by 100 year storms every couple of years,Ó Cuomo said. Ò We have to wake up to that new reality by completely reimagining our state to be ready for any future disaster. Our plan completely transforms the way we build and protect our infrastructure. I want to thank Vice President Biden for being here today to support our efforts to reimagine New York and for supporting our state throughout the Sandy recovery process.Ó Ò I think you rebuilding New York, reimagining a future is exactly what we have to do in this country,Ó Biden said. Ò YouÕ re not just leading in New York, youÕ re leading the country and I think a lot of governors and a lot of folks can learn an awful lot from what they see and what you do here.Ó Ò It was an honor to be invited today for this meeting and announcement,Ó Douglas said. Ò We in the towns of Jay and Keene, and all of Essex County are very thankful for the support we have received from the state and federal government as we continue to rebuild from the effects of Hurricane Irene. We are able to build a bigger and stronger public infrastructure because of the funding we have received and continue to receive from the State and Federal Government.Ó

Seven bridges in the town of Keene will be replaced under Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plan.

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Seven of the bridges to be replaced are located in Keene along Route 73. They include bridges over Johns Brook, the Johns Brook overflow, the Cascade Lake Outlet, two spanning Beede Brook and two overpassing

the East Branch of the Ausable River.

The Cascade Lake bridge was built in 1927, while one of the Beede Brook overpasses was constructed in 1935. The other six spans were put in place in 1936. The bridges average be-

tween 3,000 and 3,300 vehicles traveling over them per day. They range in length from 21 two 126 feet.

A pair of bridges fall within the town of North Elba, both spanning the West Branch of the Ausable River. Each was built in 1932 and has an average of 3,400 vehicles pass each day. They are 113 and 64 feet in length.

A third bridge, a 108-foot span over the West Branch in Jay is also scheduled for replacement. It was built in 1931 and averages 2,650 vehicles per day.

Four bridges will be replaced along the Northway in Clinton County, including the north- and south-bound lanes over the Little Ausable River in the town of Ausable and the north- and south-bound lanes over the Salmon River in the town of Plattsburgh.

The pair of 120-feet long spans over the Little Ausable were constructed in 1961 and average 7,100 vehicles per day. The two 154feet long spans over the Salmon River were built in 1960 and also average 7,100 vehicles per day.

According to Douglas, work could be started this year. Ò I did speak with NYS DOT Commissioner Joan McDonald about time frames after the State of the State,Ó he said. Ò The dates are yet to be definitely determined. However, it looks like 2014 and 2015 to me. It is great news.Ó

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Brylee Carter of Bloomingdale was the winner of the Denton Publications Holiday Coloring Contest, sponsored by sponsored by Moody Tree farm. Brylee’s mom, Megan, sent some pictures of the moment she received her reward. Megan said, “Brylee was so excited to open everything and get making the jewelry. Also she loves DOC McStuffins!”

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Westport earns win at buzzer against Ticonderoga in D-II Boys basketball

Friedrich and Tyler Champine) and the 200 free relay team (Justin Cook, Michael Bussier, Elijah Bushey and Dylan Sheffer). Sky Hanf (200 free), Whitney (200 medley), Payson Baer (100 fly), Champine (100 free), Ryan Agoney (500 free), Drolette (100 backstroke) and the 400 free relay team (Thorne Bola, Aaron OÕ Neill, Connor Croghan and Bushey) picked up third place finishes.

Westport 43, Ticonderoga 42 The Eagles outscored Ticonderoga 13-9 in the final eight minutes of play as Ty DennoÕ s last second shot rimmed out to seal the victory Jan. 10. Ryan Davis scored 13 points for the victors, while Sam Napper added 12, John Doyle 9, Anderson Gay 5 and Thomas Mero 4.

Midseason Invitational Mark Whitney scored the lone win for the Patriots in the Midseason invitational held at the AVCS pool Jan. 10, swimming to 500 free in a time of 6:22.04. Whitney also finished second in the 200 free, while Gavin Friedrich finished second in the 200 medley and third in the 100 breaststroke. The 200 medley relay team of Whitney, Dillon Drolette, Friedrich and Tyler Champine finished second. The quartet also joined together to finish second in the 400 free relay.

Elizabethtown-Lewis 41, Keene 32 The Lions added to a 14-9 first quarter lead over the next two, leading them to victory over the Beavers Jan. 13. Zac Noka-Bailey paced the Lions with 12 points with Justin LaPier adding 11, Cortland White 9, Hugh Harwood 6 and Connor Marvin 3.

Colton Venner and Brandon Dumas each scored 9 points for the Beavers, while Austin Brown added 8 points, Gabe Warner 5 and Jesse Summo 1.

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Seton Catholic 76, Willsboro 25 Seton Catholic blanked the Warriors in the second quarter en route to a Jan. 10 victory. Nick Arnold scored 9 points for Willsboro, while Nolan Murphy scored 4, John Hubbard 3, Keenen Hampton 2, Zach Pierson 2, Chase Pierce 2, Jarrid McVicker 2 and Cole Pierce 1.

Ticonderoga 10, Willsboro 0 Connor Steeves rolled a high game of 155 as part of a 436 series for the Warriors against Ticonderoga Jan. 13.

AuSable Valley 8, Northeastern Clinton 2 Roger Preston finished two pins shy of a 700 series, thanks in part to a 256 high game as the Patriots took eight of 10 points from NCCS Jan. 10. Ben Coolidge rolled a 235 high game and 604 series. Mike McDonald (210 high game) and Brandan Ano (213) rolled a matching 584 series while Josh Taylor (227) and Charlie Lacy (255) each rolled a 581 series. Tyler Atkins had a 187 high game and 548 series, Noah Martineau rolled 196-528 while Jimmy Provost added a tally of 176508.

Moriah 55, Elizabethtown-Lewis 23 Moriah outscored the Lions in each of the four quarters played to earn victory Jan. 10. Cortland White, Connor Marvin and Zac NokaBailey each scored 6 points for the Lions while Owen and Caleb Denton each scored 2 points and Austin Morris added 1.

Keene 54, Minerva/Newcomb 36 The Beavers outscored Minerva/Newcomb 45-29 in the final three quarters of play to earn a Northern Basketball League Division III win Jan. 10. Colton Venner and Austin Brown each scored 14 points in the win, with Jesse Summo contributing 11, Brandon Dumas 7, Gabe Warner 6 and Justin Haverlick 2.

AuSable Valley 75, Northern Adirondack 46 The Patriots outscored Northern Adirondack in each of the four quarters played to cruise to victory Jan. 9. Kobe Parrow paced the team with 20 points while Shane Douglas added 17, John Goodnough 16, Zach Cosgrove 14, Austin Facteau 4 and Sultan Sikandar 4.

Chazy 62, Willsboro 53 Chazy used a 22-9 push in the final eight minutes of play to defeat the Eagles Jan. 8. Nick Arnold led the Warriors with 25 points while Keenen Hampton scored 8, Nolan Murphy 7, Seth Swires 5, Zach Pierson 4, Lucas Cross 4 and Cole Pierce 3.

Westport 42, Elizabethtown-Lewis 31 The Eagles closed the first half with a 13-9 push and outscored the Lions 15-6 in the final eight minutes to score a win Jan. 8. Thomas Mero and Sam Napper each scored 10 points for the Eagles in the win, with John Doyle scoring 8, Ryan Davis 6, Anderson Gay 6 and RJ King 2.

Zac Noka-Bailey paced the Lions with 10 points while Cortland White scored 8, Hugh Harwood 6, Austin Morris 3, Justin LaPier 2 and Connor Marvin 2.

AuSable Valley 70, Beekmantown 62 The Patriots used a 23-12 second quarter to get enough of an advantage in beating Beekmantown Jan. 7. John Goodnough paced the Patriots with 17 points in the win, while Kobe Parrow scored 15, Shane Douglas 14, Zach Cosgrove 12, Austin Facteau 10, Sultan Sikandar 1 and Nick McDonald 1.

Schroon Lake 55, Keene 35 The Beavers were on the short end of the first round between the top two teams in the NBL Division III, as Schroon Lake outscored them 25-11 in the second half Jan. 7. Austin Brown led the Beavers with 18 points while Colton Venner scored 9, Gabe Warner 4 and Brandon Dumas 4.

Girls basketball

Keene 51, Elizabethtown-Lewis 37 The Lady Lions outscored Keene 25-14 in the first half on their way to scoring a non-division victory Jan. 13. Lily Whalen scored 23 points to pace the Lions, while Jasmin Barnes added 17, Savanah Graves 7 and Angel Barnes 4.

For Keene, Tucker Geiger scored 11 points with Taylor Geiger adding 9, Naomi Peduzzi 6, Elaina Smith 6 and Hanna Whitney 5.

Northern Adirondack 41, AuSable Valley 32 Northern Adirondack jumped out to an 11-4 lead in stunning the defending Class C champions Jan. 10. Madison Rondeau led the Patriots with 12 points in the game while Meghan Strong added 8, Taylor Saltus 5, Madison McCabe 5 and Sydney Snow 2.

Keene 61, Minerva/Newcomb 51 The Lady Beavers used a 19-11 second quarter to pull ahead of Minerva-Newcomb and score a victory Jan. 9. Taylor Geiger scored 17 points with Hanna Whitney adding 16, Naomi Peduzzi 15, Tucker Geiger 8 and Elaina Smith 5.

Moriah 55, Elizabethtown-Lewis 42 Moriah used a 21-16 third quarter to pull ahead of the Lady Lions, winning each of the four quarters to earn victory Jan. 9. Jasmin Barnes and Lily Whalen each scored 12 points for the Lions, while Angel Barnes scored 7, Emma Disogra 5, Savanah Graves 4 and Myra Adams 2.

Seton Catholic 73, Willsboro 29 Seton Catholic jumped out to a 23-5 lead after one quarter in scoring the win over the Lady Warriors Jan. 9. Andrea OÕ Hara and Payton Gough each scored 10 points for the Warriors, with Taylor Bigelow adding 4, Kathryn Belzile 2, Amanda Henrichs 2 and Trina Bigelow 1.

Plattsburgh High 10, Willsboro 0 Connor Sheehan rolled a 162 game as part of a 402 series while Connor Steeves added a 155 high game and 378 series for the Warriors Jan. 10.

John Doyle (22) jumps to block the buzzer-beater attempt of Ticonderoga’s Ty Denno Jan. 10. The Eagles scored a 43-42 win.

Photo by Keith Lobdell

Westport 44, Ticonderoga 28 The Lady Eagles outscored Ticonderoga 17-7 in the final eight minutes of play to pull away for a victory Jan. 9. Brendee Russell paced the offense with 14 points in the game, while Hannah Schwoebel added 12, Ellie Schwoebel 10, Felicia Kurth 4, Sarah Looby 2 and Emily Rascoe 2.

Keene 63, Schroon Lake 32 The Lady Beavers jumped out to a 14-6 lead after one quarter of play and outscored Schroon Lake in all four to earn the win Jan. 8.

Hanna Whitney and Elaina Smith each scored 12 points in the win while Tucker Geiger scored 10, Naomi Peduzzi 9, Taylor Geiger 8, Madison Gifford 8 and Amanda Bruha 2.

Beekmantown 70, AuSable Valley 65 Beekmantown used a 27-12 fourth quarter to erase a seven point deficit and defeat the Lady Patriots Jan. 8. Logan Snow led the Patriots with 24 points in the game while Meghan Strong added 15, Madison Rondeau 8, Sydney Snow 6, Madison McCabe 6, Taylor Saltus 4 and Bryce Douglas 2.

Willsboro 34, Chazy 31 The Lady Warriors used a 13-5 opening quarter and a 10-6 final eight minutes in beating Chazy Jan. 7. Andrea OÕ Hara returned to the Warriors lineup to score 16 points.

Elizabethtown-Lewis 66, Westport 44 The Lady Lions outscored the Lady Eagle 28-11 in the first half in earning the win Jan. 7. Jasmin Barnes led the Lions with 27 points, while Lily Whalen scored 19, Savanah Graves 11, Emma Disogra 6 and Myra Adams 3.

For the Eagles, Hannah and Ellie Schwoebel each scored 9 points, with Sarah Looby scoring 8, Megan Sudduth 7, Brendee Russell 5, Emily Rascoe 4, Sydney Mitchell 1 and Keregan Viens 1.

Wrestling

Peru 65, AuSable Valley 21 Keith Christensen (170) and Kenny Rivers (285) each scored pins over Peru wrestlers Jan. 7, while Ricky Nichols scored a 3-2 decision victory and Dylan Baker earned a forfeit win.

Livemore Wrestling Classic Dylan Baker finished in second place in the 120-lbs. weight class at the Northern Adirondack-hosted Livemore Classic Jan. 11. Baker was pinned in the championship match by Skyler Cameron of Massena. Kenny Rivers finished third at 285. Overall, the Patriots finished 10th with 65 points.

AuSable Valley 10, Chateaugay 0 Charlie Lacy rolled a high game of 212 as part of a 589 series for the Patriots in defeating Chateaugay Jan. 9. Mike McDonald added a 235 high game and 579 series, with Roger Preston rolling 231-566, Jimmy Provost 221-564, Ryan Thomas 1950-556 and Tyler Atkins 191-548.

AuSable Valley 10, Saranac 0 Mike McDonald rolled a high game of 229 as part of a 626 series to help pace the Patriots past Saranac Jan. 8. Jimmy Provost added a 247 high game and 613 series, while Josh Taylor rolled 258-602, Roger Preston 216-591, Noah Martineau 190-539, Tyler Atkins 204-543 and Ryan Thomas 188-529.

Northeastern Clinton 6, Willsboro 0 Connor Sheehan bowled a high game of 140 as part of a 357 series against NCCS Jan. 8.

Girls bowling

Ticonderoga 3, Willsboro 1 Gabi Yeager rolled a 183 high game en route to a 510 series for the Lady Warriors Jan. 13. Caitlyn Arthur combined a 149 high game into a 381 series while Devi Lee had a 145 high game and 368 series.

Northeastern Clinton 4, AuSable Valley 0 Jocelyn Perky rolled a 128 high game to go with a 352 series for the Lady Patriots Jan, 10, while Shania Malskis rolled a 132 high game.

Willsboro 3, Plattsburgh High 1 Gabi Yeager rolled a 237 high game en route to a 637 series for the Lady Warriors Jan. 10. Lilly Kelly added a 151 high game and 344 series while Devi Lee added a 176 high game and 352 series.

Chateaugay 4, AuSable Valley 0 Brooke SantaMaria rolled a 130 high game and 353 series for the Lady Patriots in defeat against Chateaugay Jan. 9.

Saranac 4, AuSable Valley 0 Jocelyn Perkey rolled a 127 high game and 347 series for the Lady Patriots as they fell against Saranac Jan. 8. Brooke SanataMaria added a high game of 113 as part of a 307 series.

Northeastern Clinton 4, Willsboro 0 Gabi Yeager rolled a 183 high game as part of a 508 series against NCCS Jan. 8.

Swimming

Plattsburgh High 111, AuSable Valley 56 Gavin Friedrich swam the 500 free in a time of 5:54.21 to score the lone win in the pool for the Patriots Jan. 7. Second place finishes went to Friedrich in the 50 free, Mark Whitney in the 100 backstroke, the 200 medley relay team (Whitney, Dillon Drolette,

Mark Whitney scored the win in the 500 free during the midseason invitational, hosted by he and his AVCS teammates.

Photo by Keith Lobdell

January 18, 2014

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CVFS sets winter movie lineup WHALLONSBURG Ñ Several of the most critically-acclaimed movies of 2013 will be coming to Essex County this winter courtesy of The Champlain Valley Film Society. The slate includes a mix of dramatic films, documentaries and award nominees presented through an HD projector with a theater-quality sound system.

All films will be shown on Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall at 1610 NYS Route 22.

Except for the Oscar Shorts screening and refreshments, tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for those under 18.

For the most up-to-date schedule, please visit the CVFS website at cvfilms.org.

The season kicks off Jan. 18, with Ò 20 Feet from Stardom,Ó a documentary that shines a spotlight on the backup singers behind some of the 20th centuryÕ s biggest musical performers including The Rolling Stones, Sting, Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder. The Chicago Tribune called it, Ò pure satisfactionÓ .

On Feb. 1, CVFS screens Ò Captain Phillips.Ó Nominated for four Golden Globe awards, including Best Dramatic Motion Picture, the film tells the true story of Captain Richard Phillips, played by Tom Hanks, and the 2009 hijacking of his cargo ship Maersk Alabama off the coast of Somalia. The Los Angeles Times called it, Ò piercingly realistic.Ó

On Feb. 15, CVFS will show Ò All is Lost.Ó Robert Redford, the film’s sole cast member, earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama for his performance as a man alone and adrift in the Indian Ocean. The Washington Post called it, Ò unexpectedly beautiful.Ó On March 1, the film society screens “Gravity.”

Directed by Alfonso Cuar—n, director of the awardwinning Ò Y Tu Mam‡ TambiŽ n,Ó and Ò Children of Men,” the film follows two astronauts, played by George Clooney and Sandra Bullock, who must struggle to survive when knocked free from their space shuttle. The Boston Globe called the film, Ò extraordinarily beautiful.Ó On March 15, CVFS offers Ò 12 Years a Slave.Ó Based on the 1853 memoir of Solomon Northup, the film tells of Northup’s sale into slavery and efforts to reunite with his family. The film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor as Northup and co-stars Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch and Brad Pitt.

The Chicago Sun-Times called it, Ò greatness in film.”

Finally, on March 29, CVFS screens the nominees for best animated and live-action Oscar Shorts. Refreshments will be provided with the $10 price of admission. Audience members will have the chance to vote for their favorite films and see if their selections match with the Academy Award winners.

Singing Valentine’s to be offered

PLATSBURGH Ñ The Champlain Valley Sweet Adelines will be delivering Singing Valentines in Plattsburgh and the surrounding area (within 25 miles) on Friday, Feb. 14. The chorus members will go to your home, place of work, restaurant or anywhere to sing to your loved one or friend in four-part harmony. To arrange for a Valentine surprise that will always be remembered, contact Esther at 561-3715.

Dinner at Federated Church

WESTPORT Ñ There will be a chicken and biscuit dinner Thursday, Jan. 16, at the Westport Federated Church, 6486 Main St. Serving starts 4:30 p.m. with take-outs available. Cost is $9 adults, $4 children 12 and under. Please help support the local food pantry and bring nonperishable food for the food basket.

Hoop shoot in Au Sable Forks

Au SABLE FORKS Ñ Au Sable Forks and Peru youths are invited to the Knights of Columbus Free Throw contest on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 10 a.m. at Holy Name School in AuSable Forks. Boys and girls ages 9-14 are eligible to compete. Winners can advance to regional, upstate and state competitions. The New York State Championship Contest will be conducted at the West Point Military Academy.

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Chorale to start practice

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The Pleasant Valley Chorale, a community ensemble sponsored by the Elizabethtown Social Center and under the direction of Susan Hughes, will begin rehearsals for its spring session on Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Elizabethtown Social Center on Route 9. The chorale will be rehearsing a program of music by Gershwin, Ò The Memory of All That,Ó to be presented in two concerts in May. Dues are $12. For more information, contact Susan Hughes, director at 873-7319 or the Social Center at 873-6408.

SPCA to host annual meeting

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The North Country SPCA will hold its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 6 p.m. at the Frances Miller Adoption Center located at 7700 State Route 9N in Elizabethtown. The meeting is free and open the public.

Westport school board to meet

WESTPORT Ñ The Westport Central School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Thursday, Jan. 23, at 8 a.m. in the Superintendent’s Office for the purpose of voting for a CVES board member due to a resignation and to discuss any other business that may come before the board. All board of education meetings are open to the public.

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LEGALS Valley News Legal Deadline Monday @ 3:00pm Please Send Legals

By EMAIL To: legals@denpubs.com

ADIRONDACK SURVEYING PLLC, Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/22/13.

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: 2276 Saranac Ave., Lake Placid, NY 12946. Purpose: to engage in the profession of Land Surveyor.

VN-12/14-1/18/20146TC-52183 ---------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF M. SINGHANARATHA LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/02/13. Office location: Essex County.

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

SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 272 Mill Pond Dr., Lake Placid, NY 12946. Purpose: Own and operate a restaurant.

VN-12/14-1/18/20146TC-56695 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC): Name: HERITAGE PROPERTIES OF THE ADIRONDACKS, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/26/2013. 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: C/O HERITAGE

PROPERTIES OF THE ADIRONDACKS, LLC, P.O. Box 351, 7 School Street, Essex, NY 12936. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

Latest date upon which LLC is to dissolve: No specific date.

VN-12/14-1/18/20146TC-56712 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: WHITTEMORE LOGGING LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/20/13. 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 Gerald Whittemore, P.O. Box 96, Lewis, New York 12950. Purpose: For any lawful purpose VN-12/14-1/18/20146TC-56714 ----------------------------NORTHLINE ENERGY, LLC NOTICE OF FORMATION of a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC): DATE OF FORMATION: The Articles of Organization were filed with the New York State Secretary of State on December 13, 2013.

NEW YORK OFFICE LOCATION: Essex County AGENT FOR PROCESS: The Secretary of State is designated as Agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC to 15 School Lane, AuSable Forks, New York 12912.

PURPOSE: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

VN-12/21-1/25/20146TC-57528 ----------------------------JARDIN Y. PAPEL, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/6/2013.

Office in Essex Co.

SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 155 Parkside Dr., Lake Placid, NY 12946, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

VN-12/28-2/1/20146TC-57614 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF H U N K I N S HOLDINGS, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/17/13.

Office location: Essex County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, Betty Hunkins, 17 Balanced Rock Way, Lake Placid, NY 12946. Purpose: any lawful activities.

VN-1/4-2/8/2014-6TC57619 ----------------------------ANN B KNOX CABIN LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/11/2013.

Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Briggs Norfolk LLP, 2296 Saranac Ave., Lake Placid, NY 12946. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Principal business location: 56 Perch Pond Ln., Newcomb, NY 12852.

VN-1/11-2/15/20146TC-57642 --------------------------MACE CHASM FARM, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 2/6/2012. Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to 810 Mace Chasm Rd., Keeseville, NY 12944.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

VN-1/11-2/15/20146TC-57643 ----------------------------TAX COLLECTORíS NOTICE

I, the undersigned Collector of Taxes in and for the Town of Keene, Essex Co., New York have received the Tax Roll and Warrant for the collection of taxes fro the year 2014.

I will sit at the following named place during the month of Jan. for the purpose of collecting taxes from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon on Tues., Wed. and Thurs. at the Town Hall, 10892 NYS Route 9N, Keene, New York.

Taxpayers have the option of paying taxes with an installment plan with 4 payments.

Contact the undersigned tax collector for the details and amounts of each installment.

Beginning Feb. 1, 2014, 1% will be added, beginning March 1, 2% will be added and April 1 an additional 3% will be added until the County Treasurer orders the Tax Books closed.

Second notices will be mailed for delinquent taxes on or after March 3 but not later than March 16.

Donna Reed Austin Tax Collector Town of Keene Dated: Dec. 29, 2013 VN-1/11-1/18/20142TC-57640 ----------------------------THE ELIZABETHTOWN-LEWIS CENTRAL SCHOOL SCHOOL BUS PROPOSITION VOTE Notice is hereby given that a Hearing for School Bus Propositions for the inhabitants of the Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School District, Essex County, New York, qualified to vote at school meetings in the District will be held at the school on January 30, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of hearing the report of the meeting.

Notice is also hereby given that two (2) School Bus Propositions to authorize the purchase of two buses for the District will take place on Thursday, February 6, 2014, between the hours of

12:00 noon and 8:00 p.m.

Notice is further given that a copy of the statement of an amount of money which will be required may be obtained by a resident or taxpayer in the district during the fourteen days immediately preceding the two bus proposition vote for except Saturday, Sunday and holidays, at the District Office during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (DST).

Notice is given that you must be a registered voter to vote at the ElizabethtownLewis Central School.

A voter registration date of January 30, 2014 is being set in the Main Office of the District between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A register shall be filed in the Main Office of the school district and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the school district from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. prevailing time on each of the five days prior to the vote, except Saturday 2/1/14 & Sunday 2/2/14.

Notice is given that Absentee Ballots may be obtained at the office of the District Clerk. The District Clerk must receive applications for absentee ballots at least seven days prior to the vote if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, on or prior to February 6, 2014, or if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. The District Clerk must receive Absentee Ballots no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 6, 2014.

Lauri Cutting Clerk of the Board vn-1/18,2/1/20142TC-57604 ----------------------------VACANCY ON WESTPORT TOWN BOARD The Town of Westport is seeking letters of interests and resumes from individuals willing to serve on the Town Board for the term expiring 12/31/2014.

Letters and resumes must be turned in to

January 18, 2014

the Town Clerk by 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2013 at 22 Champlain Ave., Westport, NY. A Special Board Meeting will be held at 3:00 p.m. and Executive Session called to review the letters received.

If consensus is reached on a qualified individual a possible appointment may be made during open session.

VN-1/18/2014-1TC58067 ----------------------------NOTICE OF NY LIMITED LIABILITY C O R P O R AT I O N FORMATION On January 9, 2014 M o s s b r o o k Landscaping LLC was formed and filed articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State, and designated the Secretary as agent for receipt of process.

The company’s office is located at and its mailing address is 584 Port Douglas Road, Keeseville, New York 12944 in Essex County, New York.

The company is formed for all lawful purposes, including conducting a landscaping and property maintenance business.

VN-1/18-2/22/20146TC-58075 ----------------------------LEGAL NOTICE THE TOWN OF KEENE is accepting applications for the full time position of a Motor Equipment Operator/Parks Laborer.

Applicants must possess a class B (with L endorsement) or greater driver’s license.

Applicants must have basic knowledge in plumbing, electrical, carpentry and motor vehicle maintenance.

Pre-employment drug & alcohol screening is required.

Applications and/or a job description may be picked up or dropped off at the Keene Town Hall and will be accepted through Friday, February 14, 2014.

William B. Ferebee

Town of Keene Supervisor VN-1/18-1/25/20142TC-58074 ----------------------------SEALED BIDS will be received as set forth in instructions to bidders until 10:30 a.m. on February 06, 2014at the NYSDOT, Contract Management Bureau, 50 WOLF RD, 1ST FLOOR, SUITE 1CM, ALBANY, NY 12232 and will be publicly opened and read.

Bids may also be submitted via the internet using Bid Express (www.bidx.com).

A certified or cashier's check payable to the NYS Dept. of Transportation for thesum specified in the proposal or a bid bond, FORM CONR 391, representing 25% of the bid total, must accompany each bid.

NYSDOT reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Electronic documents and Amendments are posted to www.dot.ny. g o v / d o i n g business/opportunities/const-notices Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all Amendments are incorporated into itsbid. To receive notification of Amendments via e-mail you must submit a request to be placed on the Planholders List at www.dot.ny.gov/doing -business/opportunities/const-planholder.

Amendment may have been issued prior to your placement on the Planholders list. NYS Finance Law restricts communication with NYSDOT on procurements and contact can only be made with designated persons.

Contact with non-designated persons or other involved Agencies will be considered a serious matter and may result in disqualification.

Contact Maria Tamarkin (518) 4578403.

Contracts with 0% Goals are generally single operation contracts, where sub-contracting is not expected, and may present direct bidding opportu-

nities for Small Business Firms, including, but not limited to, D/W/MBEs. The Contractor must the comply with Regulation relative to non-discrimination in federally-assisted programs of the USDOT 49 CFR 21.

Please call (518) 4573583 if a reasonable is accommodation needed to participate in the letting. BIDDERS SHOULD BE ADVISED THAT AWARD OF THESE CONTRACTS MAY BE CONTINGENT UPON THE PASSAGE OF A BUDGET A P P R O P R I AT I O N BILL BY THE LEGISLATURE AND GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK Mark Reg. 07, Frechette, Acting Regional Director, 317 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601 D262539, PIN 7805.79, F.A. Proj.

M240-7805-793, Essex Co., Sidewalk and Sidewalk Ramp Replacements to Meet the Americans with Disabilities Act in the Village of Saranac Lake., Bid Deposit $75,000.00.

Goals: DBE 0% VN-1/18-1/25/20142TC-58078 ----------------------------LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Keene has set 7:00 PM on the second Tuesday of each month, at the Keene Town Hall, as the time and place to hold their regular Town Board Meetings for 2014 and the last Tuesday of each month, at 5:30 PM, also at the Town Hall, as the time and place to hold their BiMonthly Financial Town Board Meeting.

Ellen S. Estes, Town Clerk January 9, 2014 VN-1/18/2014-1TC58089 ----------------------------Fishing For A Good Deal?

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