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This Week Full Winter Carnival button set available SARANAC LAKE Ñ The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Committee Friday, Jan. 10, listed a full set of Garry Trudeau-designed Winter Carnival buttons on the eBay auction website to raise money for the annual event.

The highly collectible set includes all buttons from 1981 to 2014, plus a bonus button from 1980 that Trudeau did not design. The award-winning author of the Ò DoonesburyÓ cartoon, Trudeau was raised in Saranac Lake.

The starting bid for this set is $750. The sale includes a signed certificate from Garry Trudeau on Doonesbury letterhead (dated Jan. 20, 2013) that states: Ò With appreciation for your support of the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival.Ó Most of the set is in excellent condition; however, there are a few stains on the 1983 button, which is the rarest of all the buttons.

The listing can be viewed online at cgi.ebay. com/ws/eBayISAPI.

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Tupper set to host tourneys

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Steve Halloran and Jeff Erenstone look at adaptive sporting equipment at Mountain Orthotics and Prosthestics in Plattsburgh, Erenstone also has a shop in Lake Placid. Read more page 8.

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Poetry readings at BluSeed SARANAC LAKE Ñ The Adirondack Center for Writing and BluSeed Studios is pleased to present Ò Fire in the Stove Pipe,Ó Saturday, Jan. 18, at 7:30 p.m. at BluSeed Studios, 24 Cedar St. Saranac Lake. Admission is a $5 suggested donation . For more information, visit adirondackcenterforwriting.org , bluseedstudios. org or call either 354-1261 or 891-3799.

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TUPPER LAKE Ñ It certainly has been cold enough, and now ice fishermen from across the country will be heading to Tupper Lake for a pair of major fishing tournaments.

The Tupper Lake Rod and Gun Club will host the annual Northern Challenge Fishing Derby Saturday, Feb. 1, from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Two weeks later, Tupper Lake will host the second of three stops for the second annual New York State Pro-Am Fishing Tournament. Ò This is not just an economic boon for Tupper Lake but for Long Lake and Saranac Lake as well,Ó David McMahon of the Rod and Gun Club said. Ò Every one of our hotel rooms in Tupper Lake is already filled and we are sending people to the neighboring communities to find lodging.”

Conditions have been ideal for ice making this year, and McMahon believes that there will still be a good sheet over the local lakes despite the warmup of last weekend.

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Olympic memories

By Pete DeMola pete@denpubs.com

LAKE PLACID Ñ What were you doing 34 years ago this past February? How about 82 years ago? If you were at the 1980 Winter Olympics, or even the first Winter Olympics that was held in the United States in 1932, then the High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid wants you to swing by with your souvenir collection and youthful sense of wonder.

As part of the run-up to the 2014 Sochi Games, Lake Placid is kicking the Olympic-related events into high gear and the High Peaks Resort is doing their part with the Winter Games Memories & Memorabilia Showcase on Friday, Jan. 17, a festival-style event designed to appeal

to both memorabilia fans and the casual public alike.

On display at the showcase will be a spread of memorabilia from both Olympic events, said organizer Lori Fitzgerald. ÒT he idea is to bring back memories,Ó she said.

The Olympic Museum in Lake Placid will showcase content from their 1980 collection, the North Elba Historical Society will cover 1932 and ORDA is slated to haul over an original bobsled from 1932.

And there is more memorabilia waiting to be discovered. ÒT here are a lot of things that are out there that the museum doesnÕ t have,Ó said Fitzgerald, Òan d this is what weÕ re looking for.Ó CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

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Local environmentalists battle feds over gray wolf classification Adirondack Council: pending call to remove gray wolf violates ESA

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The regionÕ s leading environmental advocacy group, the Adirondack Council, has placed themselves front and center in the fight against the US Fish and Wildlife ServiceÕ s (FWS) pending decision to remove the gray wolf from its endangered species list and their decision to list the eastern wolf as a new separate species with a distinct evolutionary heritage, an action that means that the eastern wolf is no longer technically endangered and doesnÕ t warrant federal protection.

Listed species are eligible to receive special federal protection from hunting, trapping and habitat loss. Removing the eastern timberwolf means that wolves that drift into the area wouldnÕ t be subject to federal protections.

A viable wolf population hasnÕ t yet been reestablished in the northeast, argues the Adirondack Council, and delisting them not only is poor public policy based on shoddy science, but also a violation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the federal law designed to protect imperiled species from extinction.

The FWS said current scientific research has shown that there are no resident populations of eastern wolf or any wolf species in the northeastern United States. Ò On the rare occasion that a true wolf is seen in the northeastern states,Ó said FWS spokeswoman Meagan Racey, Ò it is almost certainly a dispersing individual from a neighboring Great Lakes or Canadian population.Ó This geographical dispersal is one of the arguments that underpins the agencyÕ s pending decision to delist. Under the ESA, federal authorities are required to identify species as endangered or threatened and take action. Ò WeÕ re required to recover them,Ó said FWS Northeast Region Chief of Endangered Species Martin Miller. Ò But that doesnÕ t mean that species and subspecies have to be expanded to include all of their historical range. We canÕ t keep something on the list if itÕ s no longer endangered or threatened.Ó The wolf populations closest to the Adirondack Park are in QuebecÕ s Papineau-Labelle Reserve 60 miles from New York and QuebecÕ s Laurentide Reserve, which is less than 75 miles from Maine. Ò Different animals have been reported crossing the ice in the winter,Ó said Racey. Ò There are times that the river is completely frozen over, even the shipping channel maintained by the Canadian Coast Guard.Ó

After last year Õ s period in which the public weighed in with their thoughts, the FWS is undertaking a peer-review process based on material assembled by academics, scientists, private interest groups and the public on both sides of the spectrum that will ultimately decide the final outcome.

A final decision is set to be handed down before the end of the year.

peer-review process.

Janeway sees the ecosystem as a rich tapestry that threatens to become unraveled if environmental decisions become based on politics instead of science. Ò We have to follow the science, even when it takes us in directions that we couldnÕ t have wanted.Ó

“WOLVES ARE WOLVES”

If the gray wolf did end up being delisted on the federal level, it doesnÕ t mean that it would be open season on the wolves that may wander into the area.

Local sportsmen would still be prohibited from hunting or trapping them because they would still be considered an endangered species at the state level.

Each state maintains their own list of endangered species.

New York State has a three-tiered list upon which the gray wolf is included on the highest level of alarm. Ò If the federal government delists the gray wolf, it will still be illegal to shoot them in New York State,Ó said David Winchell, a Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) official based in Ray Brook.

The only difference that a federal delisting of the gray wolf will make for New York, Winchell said, is that if a decision was made to reintroduce the gray wolf, the DEC would have to manage the reintroduction Ñ not the FWS. Adirondack Council Conservation Director Rocci Aguirre acknowledges that while the wolf would still see a certain degree of safeguards, state authorities lack the experience necessary to ensure their protection. Ò The lack of protections afforded by the ESA would place the future of wild migrants under the auspices of state game management agencies that are ill equipped and inexperienced in handling the unique issues surrounding the restoration of viable wolf populations,Ó he said.

The Adirondack Council believes the Adirondack region is part of the gray wolvesÕ historic range and that they are still scarce in the area despite rebounding populations in the west, including Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico, a development that has led to their pending removal from the list. Ò The bottom line is that theyÕ re wolves, theyÕ re endangered and removing them from the plan is premature,Ó said Adirondack Council Executive Director William C. Janeway. Ò TheyÕ re not back in the northeast and shouldnÕ t be removed.Ó Janeway said that the northeast used to host a sizable wolf population before they were driven out through hunting and habitat loss in the late-1800s. While modern-day sightings are essentially unheard of, recent evidence suggests that at least one wild wolf migrated to the Adirondacks within the last decade.

The Adirondack Council, Janeway stressed, is not supporting or proposing a reintroduction of the wolf in the region, but is rather bringing attention to what they interpret as the FWSÕ s declaration of a premature victory. Ò The FWS first comes up with a recovery plan and then has to successfully implement it,Ó said Janeway. Ò If the wolves were back, itÕ d be a no-brainer. But theyÕ re not and shouldnÕ t be removed.Ó Janeway believes that the federal agencyÕ s decision is poor public policy. Ò We oppose the federal government taking an unfriendly wolf position towards wolves in the northeast,Ó he said, explaining that the organization sees the pending delisting as an attempt by the FWS to redefine the species to move it out of the box so that they no longer have to meet the original goal, something that may set a dangerous precedent for the future.

This, said Janeway, is both inconsistent and a violation of the ESA, something that makes this issue larger than the scope of just one animal. Ò WeÕ re concerned the FWS may have drifted from their science-based process and I hope science will win out in the favor of delisting, namely when it comes to the species difference,Ó said Janeway. Ò If there is a distinct plan, then you need a specific plan for the eastern timberwolf and we hope that the science will trump politics,Ó he said, referring to the

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Species are required to be monitored by the ESA for a minimum of five years — and sometimes as much as 15 — after their delisting to indicate whether they should be relisted or relisted under the emergency listing authority of the ESA to prevent a significant risk to their well-being, said Miller.

In order to do this, he said, authorities should focus on reviewing and evaluating the population characteristics of the species, threats and implementation of policies that are important in reducing threats to the species or maintaining threats at sufficiently low levels.

All of that withstanding, the eastern wolf could still be tacked onto the ESA in the future, making the fight an exercise in futility. Ò Its protection would require the FWS to go through the formal rule-making process as with any other species,Ó said Miller. Ò And it hasnÕ t yet been completed.Ó

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Regionwide 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

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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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Tobacco customers should be 21 or older

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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 eight 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

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The giveaway of a pair of ATV’s will be just part of the excitement during the Northern Challenge Ice Fishing Derby in Tupper Lake.

Photo provided The registration fee for the tournament is $35, and more information can be found at tupperContinued from page 1 lakearchers.net.

Fishing derbies

Ò We have 14-16 inches of good, solid ice out there,Ó McMahon said. Ò I get asked that question about 200 times in the month leading up to the derby. ItÕ s not as cold in other places as it is here.Ó

Northern Challenge A torch runner in 1980.

Olympic memories Continued from page 1

All the promotional materials that people have become accustomed to discarding is now highly sought after, said Fitzgerald, including pins, pennants and other artifacts, like credentials and ticket stubs that awarded entry to the venues. Ò WeÕ re certainly not seeing these on any of the inventories,Ó she said. Ò And uniforms would also be cool to have, so bring them if youÕ ve got them.Ó What the Olympic Museum does have, said Fitzgerald, is a video that Coca-Cola shot at the 1980 Games to commemorate the event for their staff.

Museum officials found it stuffed into a closet.

The 25-minute video acts as a neat time cap-

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sule that captured a cross-section of the GamesÕ most notable events, said Fitzgerald, including footage from the torch run, Miracle on Ice, the first use of the newly constructed Mt. Van Hoevenberg Olympic Bobsled Run and candid footage of the massive crowds that packed the streets. Ò ItÕ s an interesting fashion statement,Ó said Fitzgerald, Ò the kind of thing that if you were there, youÕ d be scanning to see if you or anyone you knew was there.Ó Appraisers will be on hand at the High Peaks Resort to examine collections in an antique roadshow-type setting, said Fitzgerald, and the afternoonÕ s events will be documented by Mountain Lake PBS for a televised program to be aired shortly after the event.

ON THE COVER: A gold medal from the 1980 Winter Olympic Games. Courtesy ORDA.

McMahon said that the Northern Challenge Ice Fishing Derby, held annually on the first Saturday of February, draws between 800 and 900 anglers from throughout the United States and Canada. Ò Believe it or not, I got a call from a guy in Italy about the tournament,Ó he said. Ò He is from Malone and said he plans to be home for the event, but we regularly have people from seven states and two countries. We have had people here from as far west as Colorado.Ó The derby pays out over $33,000 in prizes, including $6,400 in hourly prizes, $500 in door prizes and a pair of All Terrain Vehicles, which run around $16,000 total. Last year there were five 50-50 drawings that each paid out an average of $1,900. Ò This is the major fundraiser for the Rod and Gun Club,” McMahon said. “We make a profit from it that we use to pay our bills for things like insurance on the firing range. We also donate it back to the community with our kids programs, including the archery program that starts in February.Ó

Pro-Am

The New York State Ice Pro-Am Tournament is a series of three big-money/high-stakes events spread across the state where each event is split into two divisions. The Pro-Am Division requires each team to be skilled at targeting multiple fish species using multiple techniques on different waterways, while the Open Division is for those who like the standard derby format where the biggest fish wins. Species involved in the Tupper Lake event include Pike, Walleye, Lake Trout and Panfish.

Teams who fish two or more events in the Pro-Am Division can enter the Triple Crown Challenge, a Calcutta event within the series that yields the coveted Triple Crown Trophy and overall series championship.

Events begin Friday, Feb. 14, with check in and seminars before fishing begins Saturday and Sunday at 5 a.m. (Pro-Am) and 6 a.m.

(Open). Anglers must be in line for weigh ins at 3 p.m.

The New York State Ice Pro-Am Fishing Tournament is put together by Great Lakes Pro Fishing team co-captains Jeff and Tim Thomas, owners of Finders Keepers Fishing Services.

Full event details, along with registration can be viewed at the official tournament website at nysiceproam.com. The tournament director will also be on hand during the Northern Challenge Feb. 1.

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Pendragon seeks young playwrights

SARANAC LAKE Ñ Calling all seventh grade, eighth grade and high school aged playwrights. Young playwrights across the Adirondack Park are being asked to submit original one-act plays and musicals to be adjudicated by the Pendragon team for a chance to be presented on a professional stage.The winning playwrights will work with a creative team composed of a director, dramaturg, designers, and actors to develop and stage the script. Students should expect a vibrant discussion of the work, a full rehearsal with the artistic team, and opportunities to re-write their plays.The Festival culminates in a full performance of the winning plays and a script-in-hand public reading of the runners-up.

Pendragon artists will work with interested students and/ or classes to present playwrighting workshops. In order to be eligible, plays must be between 10 and 30 pages long, and can be on the subject of your choosing! Co-writing with other students is allowed.There are no fees to submit, and up to three plays per playwright/playwrighting team may be submitted. Pendragon will contact Festival Competition winners in mid-February.

The deadline for submissions has been extended to Feb. 1.

For more information, or to download the submission form, please visit our website at pendragontheatre.org, call us at 891-1854 or email to info@pendragontheatre.org.

Celtic jam

SARANAC LAKE Ñ Saranac LakeÕ s Thursday night Ceilidh (kā’ lee) Session Players along with the Saranac Lake Chamber of Commerce and Dockery Chiropractic are sponsoring a Celtic music jam session at the Harrietstown Town Hall in Saranac Lake during this year Õ s Winter Carnival Saturday, Feb. 1, from 8 to 10 p.m. The carnival theme is Celtic Carnival and the group plans to play a number of tunes from throughout the six regions of the Celtic Nation. All musicians are welcome, and the public is invited free of charge. For more information or for a list of the tunes to be played contact Joe Dockery at 891-2240.

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Presentations sought for conference

LAKE PLACID Ñ The North Country Conference Planning Team is requesting abstracts for presentations at the third annual Clean Energy Conference, to be held June 4-6 at the Lake Placid Conference Center.

This is an excellent opportunity to inform and motivate people in Northern New York with respect to a more sustainable energy future.

Presentations should be approximately 30 minutes in length, including about 20 minutes for content and about 10 minutes for questions and answers. Sessions will be moderated. Presenters accepted by the Conference Team will receive a reduced conference registration rate: $95 for 3 days, which includes opening reception and meals.

The deadline for submission is Feb. 28. Send an email to energy@adirondack.org or call ANCA at 518-891-6200 with any questions you may have.

Grand Marshall reception and Royalty dinner set for Winter Carnival

SARANAC LAKE Ñ The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Committee invites the public to the Winter Carnival Grand Marshal Reception and Royalty Dinner on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at the Red Fox Restaurant located at 5034 Route 3 in Saranac Lake.

The Grand Marshal Reception will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and is a free event to welcome the 2014 Winter Carnival Grand Marshal and Royalty. Snacks will be served and a cash bar will be available.

The Royalty Dinner will follow the reception from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and is by reservation only. To make a reservation contact Milt Adams at 891-4367. Reservations are required before Jan. 26.

There is a cost depending on the age of the attendee. Payment should be made by check payable to the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Committee and must be received prior to the dinner.

Checks should be mailed to Milt Adams, 680 County Route 18, Lake Clear, N.Y. 12945.

All proceeds from the Royalty Dinner benefit the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival.

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Bishop Terry LaValley gave the sermon at an Ecumenical celebration at St. Bernard’s Parish in Saranac Lake this past weekend. Unity among communities of faith was the theme of his sermon. The mass was attended by several dozen members of various denominations from around the Tri-Lakes.

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Flynn to speak on Winter Carnival SARANAC LAKE Ñ Andy Flynn, editor of the Lake Placid News, will present Ò Sounds of the Saranac Lake Winter CarnivalÓ at noon on Thursday, Jan. 23 in the Cantwell Community Room at the Saranac Lake Free Library.

Andy and his wife, Dawn, of Saranac Lake, are owners of Hungry Bear Publishing.

He is the author of the sixvolume Adirondack Attic book series (2004-2010) and Ò Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Memories,Ó published Andy Flynn in 2013. Until recently, Flynn was Assistant Managing Editor at Denton Publications in Elizabethtown.

For eight years, he worked as the Senior Public Information Specialist at the Visitor Interpretive Center in Paul Smiths. From 2003 to 2009, Flynn wrote a weekly syndicated newspaper column based on work with curators at the Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake, telling human-interest stories about the facilityÕ s artifact collections. In 2010, he began producing the Ò Adirondack Attic Radio Series,Ó for North Country Public Radio.

Flynn is an award-winning journalist and was awarded the Adirondack Park Agency Professionalism award, 2004, and a Certificate of Commendation, 2008, from the Upstate History Alliance. His presentation will include the history, sights and sounds of the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival and is based on his latest book.

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Collegiate ski and board championships coming in March LAKE PLACID Ñ On March 8-15, Lake Placid and Wilmington will play host to the 2014 United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association (USCSA) National Championship. The five-day long event brings together athletes from across all four disciplines of alpine Skiing, cross-country skiing, freestyle skiing and snowboarding as they convene in the region for competitions that will determine the top collegiate teams across the nation. Ò The ORDA facilities will create a spectacular backdrop for the USCSA National Championships,Ó said New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) president/CEO Ted Blazer. Ò Individually they provide world class competitive sites and top notch event administrators fitting for this level of competition. We hope to provide a memorable experience for each

and every competitor.Ó Collegiate athletes representing over 75 universities across six regions will compete in 26 events within the five-day period. The event is expected to draw 34 alpine teams, 12 cross-country teams, 26 snowboard teams and 13 freestyle teams, all competing on ORDAÕ s venues to include Whiteface Mountain, Mt. Van Hoevenberg and the jumping complex.

Additionally, the Conference Center at Lake Placid will be used for registration and serve as the eventÕ s headquarters for team meetings and award ceremonies.

The scholar athletes will vie for titles in giant slalom, slalom, dual slalom, cross-country sprints, cross-country relays, cross-country distance, quarterpipe, railjam, slopestyle, skiercross, snowboard cross, and jumping. Ò The USCSA is excited to partner with

ORDA to hold the 2014 USCSA National Championships in Lake Placid, NY. There is a great deal of excitement to have the event in Lake Placid, particularly with the prominent Olympic history in Lake Placid and this being a Winter Olympics yearÓ remarked USCSA President Andy Rangen. Ò USCSA Teams compete all season, with the ultimate goal of qualifying for the Championships and Lake Placid provides the athletes with a venue that they can look forward to vying for the Championship.Ó The USCSA started hosting the U.S. Collegiate Skiing & Snowboarding National Championship in 1978 where the first events included only alpine and cross-country competition. The organization has since grown from that first small venue to now include over 250 alpine athletes, 80 cross-country athletes, 125 Snowboard athletes and 60 free-

style skiing athletes.

The USCSA has member schools in every geographic region of the United States, representing over 150 Colleges and Universities, as well as 5,000 members across all disciplines. For a complete listing of schools please visit uscsa.com. For complete listing of the USCSA event, log onto whitefacelakeplacid.com.

Emish to perform

SARANAC LAKE Ñ Au BluSeed Studios presents Ò Live at BluStage: Emish,Ó Saturday, Feb. 1, at 8 p.m., after the fireworks for the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival. Admission is $18 and $15 for BluSeed members.

Reservations recommended by caalling 891-3799 or admin@bluseedstudios.org. For more, visit bluseedstudios.org.

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January 18, 2014

Local man helps to equip adaptive athletes

By Shawn Ryan

shawn@denpubs.com LAKE PLACID Ñ When it comes to sporting equipment for handicapped athletes, there are very few places in the country where you can find an expert in the field. One of those very few places is right here in the North Country.

Jeff Erenstone, owner of Mountain Orthotics and Prosthetics in Lake Placid and Plattsburgh, is one of the preeminent designers and builders of adaptive sporting equipment in the country.

From a hockey skate for an athlete missing their lower leg, to a skeleton sled for a paraplegic athlete with no arms, to a specially designed and built foot made for rock climbing, if it will help an adaptive athlete to compete in a sport, Erenstone can design and build it.

The Lake Placid native is sought out by athletes from around the country, and his gear can be found anywhere from a pick-up hockey game at a local pond, to the Empire State and Paralympic Games.

ErenstoneÕ s practice specializes in Ò regularÓ prosthetics and orthotics, but equipping athletes is a passion. Ò ItÕ s enjoyable to help someone achieve their

goal. ItÕ s obvious and attainable,Ó said Erenstone. Ò TheyÕ re trying to return to the things they had been doing before. It’s life-fulfilling for them.Ó While helping all adaptive athletes back to their sports is fulfilling for him, it’s working with children that Erenstone takes special pleasure. He has been attending Camp No Limits for eight years. Camp No Limits is a camp that takes place in various locations around the country, where handicapped children are able to meet other children with similar handicaps, and learn how to just be a kid.

Some disabled children, Erenstone says, might come from smaller towns where they are the only child, for instance, missing a limb.

They get to Camp No Limits, and they see other kids running on their prosthetics, and they start to run. Ò Every kid is an athlete,Ó says Erenstone.

Along with helping people return to an active life, conquering the individual design challenge of each new case is rewarding for Erenstone. For some applications Erenstone might start with a readily available prosthetic device, like a Flex-Foot Cheetah running blade, and it can be adapted to the particular person and sport. For others, however, there might be noth-

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Unfortunately, Erenstone only sees his business picking up in the future. With over a decade of Americans at war, he has already seen an influx of soldiers in adaptive sports.

Whenever there is a war, Erenstone says,

there is a huge increase in technology in the field. Where he sees the technology increasing the most, currently, is in the use of computers in prosthetics, as well as in adaptive sports. Soldiers, he says, are the kind of people who were typically active before their injury, and are going to stay active after, just the kind of person who goes into adaptive sports.

Wherever that technology might lead, there is no doubt that Erenstone will be using it to equip adaptive athletes and get them back into competition, or off the sidelines for the first time.

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Sochi 2014 athletes Chris Mazdzer Saranac Lake Luge

Saranac LakeÕ s Chris Mazdzer is heading to his second Winter Olympics in Sochi after placing 13th in the menÕ s luge at the 2010 Games in Vancouver, Canada. He has won the United States Luge Championships twice in 2010 and 2012, tying with Tucker West in 2012. He also was a three-time U.S. junior champion in 2006-2008. In 2013, Mazdzer was the American-Pacific champion, finished sixth at the World Championships and had a fifth place finish at the Lake Placid World Cup event. He also finished second in the team relay event in Lake Placid, teaming with Julia Clukey, Matt Mortensen and Preston Griffall.

Bill Demong

Vermontville Nordic Combined

One of the most decorated Olympians in North Country history, Bill Demong will be competing in his fifth Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia. He is the reigning Olympic Champion in the menÕ s large hill 10km individual event after winning gold in Vancouver, Canada, in 2010. He also combined with his teammates for the Unites States’ first medal in the team competition, bringing home a silver, while finishing sixth in the menÕ s normal hill 10km. At the 2006 games in Torino, Italy, Demong finished seventh in the team event, 15th individually and 25th in the sprint. He finished 14th in the sprint and 19th in the individual in the 2002 Games in Salt Lake City, along with a fourth place finish in the team event. Demong was 34th in the individual race at the 1998 Games in Nagano, Japan. He has racked up nine World Cup wins and 22 podium finishes in the international competition series and is the five-time U.S. Nordic Combined Champion. He was the 2009 individual gunderson gold medalist at the World Championships and two-time overall World Cup bronze medalist (2008, 2009).

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January 18, 2014

Doing it outdoors, with Hope and a Prayer

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ccasionally, in my zealous effort to promote getting kids outside, IÕ ve often neglected a pressing need to do the same for adults.

While I canÕ t advocate Ô tossing the old folks out in the snowÕ as I have with kids, I do believe thereÕ s a real need for programming that would help to connect, or reconnect people of all generations to the treasures and pleasures of the outdoor life. Some sort of program with mountain mentors, if you will.

The situation was brought to my attention when a reader commented on a recent column I had written titled, Ò Toss the Kids into the Snow.Ó He remarked,Ò This was a great article. Virtually all that you said (about kids) would work for getting adults involved in any activity, winter or otherwise. So often when people try to teach family or friends (about the outdoors) they forget how long it took them to get Ò goodÓ . Ò They wish for the newbie to be up to their level in a couple of hours, or half a day, max.

Too many have been turned away from activities because of that expectation.Ó Although I truly enjoy getting children outdoors, it doubles the pleasure whenever a program involves getting out with adults, especially seniors. And it is truly unfortunate that we tend to set our expectations so high when it comes to taking greenhorn adults into the outdoors. We all started as rookies in the wilderness, there wasnÕ t any spring training.

The woods can be just as threatening to an inexperienced eighty year old as they are for an enthusiastic eight or nine year old.

For nature neophytes, the wilderness can be just as intimidating as Time Square would be for an experienced woodsman. ItÕ s always difficult to be comfortable when you’ re out of both your element, and your zone.

IÕ ve discovered the easiest and most enjoyable method for introducing newcomers to the woods is to treat them all the same, big, little or somewhere in between.

The big woods are only intimidating for those who donÕ t know how to enjoy them, and that is a problem thatÕ s easily overcome. All it really takes is some time, patience, a bit of wildwood wisdom mixed with the company of at least one

competent outdoors traveler who is willing to share his or her experience with others.

IÕ ve discovered that getting out with seniors is really no different than playing with a bunch kids. The woods and waters, fresh air and sunshine bring out the same lively enjoyment and enthusiasm.

We often forget todayÕ s seniors grew up during an era when the majority of recreational activities were conducted outdoors. Such outings helped to keep them young, and we should never forget the true purpose of recreation is to re-create.

As a child, I learned about the outdoors while playing with friends; but I learned much more from their parents and grandparents.

I was reminded of this fact when I recently discovered a dusty old box on a shelf in the basement of my parentÕ s house in Elizabethtown. Inside the wooden box was an old birch bark scroll with handwriting scrawled across it.

It had been written by Geoff Carleton, a wellknown ornithologist who often allowed me to tag along on his regular birding trips into the High Peaks.

As I unrolled the scroll, the delicate bark cracked and split, but the writing was still legible. It read, Prayer Of The Woods I am the heat of your hearth on a cold winter night, the friendly shade screening you from the summer sun, and my fruits are refreshing draughts quenching your thirst as you journey on. I am the beam that holds your house, the board of your table, the bed on which you lie, and the timber that builds your boat. I am the handle of your hoe, the door of your homestead, the wood of your cradle, and the shell of your coffin. I am the bread of kindness and the flower of beauty. All who pass by this way, listen to my prayer: Harm me not.

IÕ ve read various versions of this poem over the years, but none of them ever carried the impact it had that day. The scroll had secreted away a long time ago and hidden with it, were some of the most precious memories of my youth.

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

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• Jan. 11-Tying for beginners with Yoshi The Yankee Sportsman Show Jan. 17 to the Akiyama 19th in Essex Junction Vermont, will have • Jan. 18- Stoneflies with George Butts some local guys showing off there Deer hunt• Feb. 1-Fly tying with Paul Sinicki ing skills. MoriahÕ s own Salarno Brothers will • Feb. 8-Streamer work shop with Peggy be on hand to give some pointers on getting a Brenner big woods buck. Champlain Valley Expo, Es• Feb. 15- Fly tying with Kelly Bedford sex Jct., VT Fly tying classes are included with the $5 admission fee that day upon museum entrance. Confirm your spot by emailing ccole@ • Jan 17-19 NY Syracuse, New York Sportsamff.com or by calling the Museum at 802manÕ s Show, Oncenter, Friday 12-8pm, Satur- 362-3300. day 10am-7pm, Sunday 11am-6pm, For Info • Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014 at 10 a.m. the Fly Call 888-334-2856 or 315-440-4351 or Visit the Fishing Museum is hosting the newest Eric Website: http://www.newyorksportsmenSteel movie, Ò Kiss the WaterÓ at the Village show.com Picture Shows Cinema,263 Depot Street, • Jan. 24-26 NY Syracuse, New York SportsManchester Center, VT Tickets on sale at the manÕ s Expo, New York State Fairgrounds, For Cinema or at the Museum!

Info Call 585-254-2580 x200 Fax 585-458-1511 or email shows@coralproductions.com Website: www.newyorksportsmansexpo.com • Jan. 18-19 South Burlington, VT. 05430 • Jan. 25-26 NY Olean, 5th Annual Olean Knights of Columbus Hall, 2 Berard Drive Sportsman Show, Olean Good Times Plaza www.greenmtgunshowtrail.com (NEW VENUE), 800 East State Street, $3 • Feb. 8 - 9, 2014: Barre Fish & Game Club adults, $2 students & seniors, Greater Olean Gun Show Chamber of Commerce, For Info Call 716-372• Saturday Feb. 8, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday 4433 or email meme@oleanny.com Feb. 9, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

• Feb. 27-March 2 NY Suffern, World FishAdmission: Adults $7, Children $1 ing & Outdoor Exposition, Rockland Com• Feb. 22-23 White River Jct. VT. 05001 CT munity College, For Info Call 603-431-4315 Auto Auction BLD, 1567 RT 14, www.greenor email info@sportshows.com Website: mtgunshowtrail.com sportshows.com • March 8-9 Brattleboro, VT. 05301 VFW • March 6-9 NY Hamburg/Buffalo, NY Hall, 40 Black Mtn. Road www.greenmtgunWNY Sport & Travel Show, Hamburg Fairshowtrail.com grounds, For Info Contact Tom at 814-725• March 22-23 Rutland, VT. 05701 Frank3856 Fax 814-725-3441 Website: www.sporlin Conference Rm @ The Howe, 1 Scale Ave tandtravelexpo.com www.greenmtgunshowtrail.com • April 26-27 Middlebury, VT. 05753 American Legion Hall # 27, 1 Boardman St. • Jan. 25-26 Albany, Empire State Plaza www.greenmtgunshowtrail.com Convention Center, 450 6Õ tables Admission • Sept. 6-7 Rutland, VT. 05701 Frank$6 seniors $5 Under 12 free w/adult Plenty of lin Conference Rm @ the Howe, 1 Scale Ave. parking Guards on duty 24 hours daily. Show www.greenmtgunshowtrail.com Manager: Sandy Ackerman Klinger 607-748• Sept. 27-28 Chester, VT. 05143 American 1010 1-6 p.m. Weekdays SyracuseGunshow.

Legion Hall # 67, 637 VT RT 103 www.greencom mtgunshowtrail.com • Jan. 25-26, Asheville, NY Chautauqua • Nov. 29-30 White River Jct. VT. 05001 County SportsmanÕ s Show, Chautauqua Lake CT Auto Auction BLD, 1567 RT 14 www.

Auction Center, 2118 Magnolia Ave, 80 Tables greenmtgunshowtrail.com Sat 9-4 Sun 9-3, Adm $5 Children under 12 Make sure you take your kids or grandkids free, 716-569-6810, www.yorkpennshows. to these programs and pass on the hunting, com fishing and conservation heritage our consti• Feb. 9 Sidney, The Sidney Gun & Knife tution grants us!

Show at the Elks Club 104 River Street in Sidney, NY. 50 tables, 9-3PM, admission $2 buyRich Redman is a retired District Conservationsell-trade Midstate Arms Collectors Sandy ist for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Ackerman Klinger 607-748-1010 1-6 p.m. Service and an avid outdoorsman. His column will Weekdays appear regularly. He may be reached at rangeric@ nycap.rr.com.

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Friday, Jan. 17 LAKE PLACID — The Winter Games Memories & Memorabilia community event will be held at the High Peaks Resort from 5:30-9:30pm. See sidebar. Contact Lori Fitzgerald at 518-523-4411 or send her an email at lfitzgerald@highpeaksresort. com for more info.

• Week of Jan 17 - 23

LAKE PLACID — 35th Annual Northwood School Invitational Hockey Tournament starts today and runs ‘til Sunday. Featuring 40 teams across three different divisions, competitors will come from eight different states across the northeast alongside 18 teams from Canada. The weekend also includes a lively Pond Hockey Tournament for Northwood alumni and parents played on Mirror Lake in front of the Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort on Saturday morning. Spectators welcome.

PLATTSBURGH — Universal Transmit will perform at Monopole: 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for details.

PLATTSBURGH — Power Stallion will perform at Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court Street, 10pm. Call 518-324-2200 for details.

Saturday, Jan. 18 AUSABLE FORKS — AuSable Forks and Peru youths are invited to the Knights of Columbus Free Throw contest at Holy Name School in AuSable Forks. Boys and girls ages 9-14 are eligible to compete and winners can advance to regional, upstate and state competitions. The New York State Championship Contest will be conducted at the West Point Military Academy. 10am, call John Ryan at 518-6439386 for more info.

Winter Games Memories, Fri, Jan 17

LAKE PLACID — The Winter Games Memories & Memorabilia community event will be held at the High Peaks Resort from 5:30-9:30pm. This festival-style event is free and will include storytelling from regional historians alongside a public screening of a rare promotional film for the 1980 Olympic Winter Games in Lake Placid. The event will feature a showcase of 1980 Winter Games memorabilia complete with “antiques roadshow”-style appraisers, documented by Mountain Lake PBS for an upcoming program to be aired shortly after the event. Those with 1980 Games collectibles are encouraged to bring them along. Contact Lori Fitzgerald at 518-523-4411 or send her an email at lfitzgerald@highpeaksresort.com for more info.

Image: 1932 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony. Credit: North Elba Historical Society.

LAKE LUZERNE — Join John Kingsley for this intro to woodturning course at the Adirondack Folk School. Organizers: “This course is for people who have an interest in learning how to turn. The emphasis will be on learning how to use a lathe and tools safely and correctly. Today’s class covers the basics of creating spindlebased objects and you will use your new skills to create a wooden pen and candlestick. Friends and family will be truly impressed!” 9am, $50/$45 (non-members/ members). Call 518-545-0118 for more info.

LAKE PLACID — FIS USANA Freestyle Aerial World Cup kicks off the night’s festivities at 6:35pm with live music, aerial competitions, fireworks and more. For more info, visit whitefacelakeplacid.com.

LAKE PLACID — The Lake Placid Center for the Arts to present encore screening of National Theatre Live’s “Frankenstein” starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller. $16/$14/$10 (adults/LPCA Members/students). Call LPCA Box Office at 518-523-2512 for tickets or purchase them online at lakeplacidarts.org.

LAKE PLACID — Alan Evans Trio will perform live at BBQ joint Smoke Signals.

9pm, 2489 Main Street. Call 518-523-2271 for more info.

PLATTSBURGH — North Country Cultural Center for the Arts (NCCCA) to present the second Silent Film Organ Concert in The Strand Theatre. Tonight’s flick: Buster Keaton’s 1925 comedy Seven Chances. Clark Wilson, one of the most prominent and recognized scorers of silent photoplays in America today, will be featured at the console. Organizers: “Wilson works exclusively with the organ in developing accurate and historic musical accompaniments as they were performed in major picture palaces during the heyday of the silent film.” 7pm, $25/$20/$15 (door/nonmembers/NCCCA members). Doors open at 6:30 pm. For ticketing and additional info, call 518-563-1604 or stop by the NCCCA during regular business hours: 23 Brinkerhoff St, closed on Mondays.

PLATTSBURGH — Local rock outfit Lucid to perform a special acoustic set at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship: 5-7pm, $10/$3 (adults/kids under 10). 4 Palmer St.

FIS USANA Finals, Sat, Jan 18

LAKE PLACID — FIS USANA Freestyle Aerial World Cup kicks off the night’s festivities at 6:35pm with live music, aerial competitions, fireworks and more. Olympic Jumping Complex: $16/$10 (adults/juniors and seniors). Flash your Whiteface, Gore, Bellearye and Mt. Van Hoevenberg season passholders card for free entry. For more info, visit whitefacelakeplacid.com.

Image: Aerials. Credit: ORDA

PLATTSBURGH — Power Stallion will perform their second gig of the weekend at Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court Street, 10pm. Call 518-324-2200 for details.

PLATTSBURGH — Haewa will perform at Monopole: 7 Protection Ave. Call 518563-2222 for details.

SARANAC LAKE — BluSeed Studios and the Adirondack Writing Center to host poetry reading, “Fire in the Stove Pipe,” an evening of winter poetry readings hosted

by Craig Milewski alongside three young local poets, Jesse Patrick, Katie Trudeau and Mason Wagner. From the organizers: “These young poets have emerged through programs developed by the Adirondack Center for Writing and BluSeed Studios is the perfect venue for sharing their works with the community at a time of year when a person can get a little squirrely. Indeed, in the depth of an Adirondack winter, poetry can serve the community. Poems are like moments of illumination among quiet hours, jolting sparks in the darkness, or threads of calm sanity on the journey through winter.” All are warmly invited to this evening gathering to celebrate the fire: 24 Cedar Street, 7:30pm, $5 suggested donation. Call 518-891-3799 for more info.

WHALLONSBURG — Champlain Valley Film Society kicks off their winter screening schedule with with 20 Feet From Stardom, last year’s acclaimed documentary. See sidebar.

Sunday, Jan. 19

20 Feet From Stardom: Sat, Jan 18

WHALLONSBURG — Champlain Valley Film Society kicks off their winter screening schedule with with 20 Feet From Stardom, last year’s acclaimed documentary that shines a spotlight on the backup singers behind some of the 20th century’s biggest musical performers, including The Rolling Stones, Sting, Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder. Currently sitting at 99% on Rotten Tomatoes. Whallonsburg Grange Hall, 1610 NYS Route 22. 7:30pm, $5/$2 (adults/kids). For complete screening schedule, visit cvfilms.org.

Image: Scene from ‘20 Feet from Stardom.’ Credit: Official media photo

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UPPER JAY — “January Jams” at the Upper Jay Art Center’s Recovery Lounge sees performers of all levels perform at the converted automobile factory. 2-6pm, call 518-946-8315 for details.

Monday, Jan. 20 ESSEX — Join Lake Champlain Yoga & Wellness for a Monday afternoon yoga session: 4-5:15pm. Call 518-727-7014 for details.

Tuesday, Jan. 21 ELIZABETHTOWN — Ensemble the Pleasant Valley Chorale, a local group sponsored by the Elizabethtown Social Center and under the direction of Susan Hughes, will begin rehearsals for its spring session at the Elizabethtown Social Center on Route 9. The chorale will be rehearsing a program of music by Gershwin, “The Memory of All That” 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. 7-9pm, Route 9.

LAKE PLACID — African Dance Class every Tuesday from January 7 thru March 4 at the LPCA Annex 7:30 - 8:30PM. $8 drop-in or $60 for entire series. Contact info: 518-791-9586.

Wednesday, Jan. 22 ESSEX — Wednesday Multi Level Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 5:30-6:45 p.m. $12. 963-4300.

LAKE PLACID — Wing Chun Kung Fu youth classes for students age 12 and older, 462 Averyville Lane, 4:30 - 6 p.m. 524-1834 or email ipmanwingchunlp@ gmail.com PLATTSBURGH — Join the Plattsburgh City School District’s gym teachers for a spirited night of volleyball. All skill levels welcome. Bailey Avenue Gym: 6:309:30pm: $2/session. Call Annmarie Curle at 518-572-4857 for info on seasonal rates.

PLATTSBURGH — Join Host Mike Pedersen and Plattsburgh’s amateur poets, musicians, comics and others every week at Monopole’s Open Mic Night: 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for food and drink specials.

PLATTSBURGH — Completely Stranded comedy troupe to make patrons chuckle at Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court Street, 7:30pm. Call 518-324-2200 for details.

TICONDEROGA — Burleigh House to hold evening of “old time country music” from 7 to 9pm. 120 Montcalm Street. Call 518-585-9138 for details.

Thursday, Jan. 23 PLATTSBURGH — The Community Health & Wellness Fair is slated to be held from 3:30-6:30pm in the Plattsburgh High School Gymnasium. Organizers: “Come by with your family and check out the various informational tables and demonstrations (including the STOP DWI Simulator, Zumba, Kickboxing and Self-Defense) from over 20 different local health and wellness related organizations in our very own community and grab a ton of free giveaways and healthy snacks!” CVPH Blood Bank will also hold a blood drive and marrow registry in the cafeteria, run by the CVPH Blood Bank. For more info, contact Jessica Mathews at 564-3366 or jessica. mathews@plattsburgh.edu. Sponsored by the Drug Free Communities Support Program, the Plattsburgh City School District, Behavioral Health Services North and the Plattsburgh Campus & Community Partnership.

PLATTSBURGH — The Adirondack Young Professionals (ADK YP), a nonprofit organization focusing on attracting and retaining young professionals in the area, will host their first annual town hall meeting at Olive Ridley’s. 5-7pm, free. Feel free to join if you’re a young professional who’d like to voice your concerns and needs in regards to the community. Advance registration required; RSVP by sending an email to events@adkyp.com.

PLATTSBURGH — DJ Skippy will take requests at Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court Street, 10pm. Call 518-324-2200 for details.

SARANAC LAKE — Lake Placid News editor Andy Flynn (and former Denton Publications editor) to present “Sounds of the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival,” a sprawling presentation featuring the history, sights and sounds of the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival. It’s based on his latest book, “Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Memories,” published last year on his own Hungry Bear Publishing. Cantwell Community Room, Saranac Lake Free Library. Call 891-4190 for more info.

Friday, Jan. 24 LAKE PLACID — Martha Gallagher is known for her multi-faceted performances as a harper, singer, songwriter, storyteller, humorist and actress. Having gained international renown for her unique approach to playing the harp — as well as how she incorporates the instrument into her music and live performances — Gallagher is scheduled to take to the stage with her new one-woman show, Where the Heart Is, a celebration of life in song, story and in-the-moment inspirations. Organizers: “What Gallagher will also bring to the stage with her is a unique partnership she and High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care (HPHPC) have created for 2014. In the role of what could be considered an ambassador, Gallagher will entertain her audiences, but also hopes to help raise awareness about the mission of and services provided by HPHPC through her songs and stories.” Features guest appearances by multi-instrumentalist Sue Grimm Hanley, percussionist Brian Melick and guitarist Dennis Gallagher. Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 7:30pm, $15/$12 (adults/students and seniors). Call 518-523-2512 for ticketing info.

PLATTSBURGH — Giovanina Bucci will perform at Irises Cafe & Wine Bar, 20-22 City Hall Place. Call 518-566-7000 for info.

SARANAC LAKE — Special meet the artists opening reception at BluSeed Studios for the second annual “Abstraction” juried art competition. Works in the abstract have been submitted by area artists and selected by this year’s juror, Linda Sweeney. During the reception, a “Peoples’ Choice Award” will be voted on by attendees of the reception and cash prizes and Honorable Mentions will be awarded.

5-7pm, free. 24 Cedar Street.

Saturday, Jan. 25 CHAZY — Award-winning bluegrass outfit the Gibson Brothers to perform at Chazy Central Rural School. Help My Brother, the upstate New York-based outfit’s tenth album, won the prestigious 2011 IBMA Album of the Year Award and the quintet were voted 2013 Entertainers of the Year at the IBMA World of Bluegrass 24th Annual Awards. For tickets, call Dick’s Country Store at 518-497-3253.

JAY — Join the Jay Entertainment and Music Society (JEMS) for a night of music by local musicians. Amos and Julia Ward Theatre: 7pm, $6, free for kids. Contact hbenfield21@gmail.com for more info.

LAKE PLACID — The Adirondack Wind Ensemble to perform at LPCA. The program, titled “Contrasts,” features the premiere of the new work “Living Things”

by Montreal composer Melissa Hui and commissioned by the Adirondack Wind Ensemble. Also on the program are Sergei Prokofiev’s “March, Op. 99,” PDQ Bach’s “Grand Serenade for an Awful Lot of Winds and Percussion” and H. Owen Reed’s “La Fiesta Mexicana.” Directed by Daniel Gordon. Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 7:30pm, $15/$12 (adults/students and seniors). Call 518-523-2512 for ticketing info.

SCHROON LAKE — Benefit concert for the Crane Mountain Valley Horse Rescue (CMVHR) will feature the Vintage Country Band. Ten-dollar donation includes spaghetti and meatballs, tossed salad, bread, dessert and a beverage served alongside live music and dancing. The rescue’s co-founders will share horse rescue stories in addition to raffle of an oil painting by a local artist, 50/50 and CMVHR clothing will be available for sale. All proceeds will benefit the horses at CMVHR, the awardwinning not for profit organization founded in 2003 to restore horsemanship, the heritage and humane treatment of the horse. For more info, contact Sandy Hayes at 518-926-8578, Nancy Van Wie at 518-962-8512 or visit Crane Mountain Valley Horse Rescue on Facebook or the web at cmvhr.org. Schroon Lake Fire Hall: 1pm, $10.

Juried art show at BluSeed

SARANAC LAKE Ñ BluSeed Studios is pleased to announce its second annual juried art competition. Ò AbstractionÓ is open to all artists and media. Works in the abstract style will be submitted Jan. 15 through Jan. 18, and will be juried on Jan. 19. Artists may contact BluSeed Studios at 891-3799 or admin@bluseedstudios.org for a copy of the prospectus. Cash prizes and Honorable Mentions will be awarded at the discretion of the Juror.

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IF A TAX LIEN HAS BEEN FILED against you, your tax problems are not "going away" by themselves and the passage of time will only compound matters! Get Tax Help!!

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Lawrence Home Corp MWF Adirondacks LLC MWF Adirondacks LLC Timothy & Barbara Napper Thomas Maher & Theresa Munro William H Miner Agriculture Research Institute William H Miner Agriculture Research Institute Victoria Stricker CNB Realty trust

Black Brook Ausable Ellenburg Saranac Champlain Champlain

$100,000 $149,765 $942,951 $15,000 $10,000 $223,000

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$17,000 $60,000

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$75,000 $143,600 $80,000 $205,000

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AIRLINE CAREERS begin here Get trained as FAA certified Aviation Technician. Housing and Financial aid for qualified students.

Job placement assistance. Call AIM 866-453-6204

Lawrence Homes Corp

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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

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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.

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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

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LOGGING LOGGING WILLIAM Thwaits Logging is looking to purchase and harvest standing timber of all species. Will pay New York State stumpage prices.

Many references available. Call William Thwaits 518 593 3263

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

LOST & FOUND LOST DOG St. Bernard, named Destiny, 1 yr old, last seen on Birchwood Drive in Ausable Forks. Reward offered.

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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

CASH FOR COINS! Buying ALL Gold & Silver. Also Stamps & Paper Money, Entire Collections, Estates. Travel to your home. Call Marc in NYC 1-800-959-3419 CASH FOR UNEXPIRED DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! Free Shipping, Best Prices & 24 hr payment! Call 1855-440-4001 English & Spanish CASH PAID- up to $28/Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. 1-DAY PAYMENT. 1-800371-1136 HAND OPERATED BLOWER for blacksmith forge. Call 518-7932156 leave message.

WANTED OLD Glass Telephone Pole Insulators. Call Phil 518-8914521 WANTED ALL MOTORCYCLES, before 1980, Running or not. $Top CASH$ PAID! 1-315-5698094

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 comply with the Regulation relative to non-discrimination in federally-assisted programs of the USDOT 49 CFR 21.

Please call (518) 4573583 if a reasonable accommodation is 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 Reg. 07, Mark 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?

Catch The Greatest Bargains In The Classifieds 1-518-873-6368 Ext. 201

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January 18, 2014 WANTED TO BUY WANTS TO PURCHASE minerals and other oil & gas interests. Send details P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co 80201 WANTS TO purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests.

Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201

DOGS SHITT-ZUE PUPPY 10 wks. old, Brown & Black, $300. 518-5707088

FARM ABANDONED NY FARM! ABSOLUTE SALE! Jan 25th & 26th! 23 Tracts! 8 ac - $19,900, 15 ac - $29,900, 25 ac - $39,900.

Next to State Land, stream, pond, incredible views! House, barn!

Stunning country setting! Call 1888-701-1864 to register. www.NewYorkLandandLakes.com FARM, COUNTRY BARN/5 ACRES: $29,995 Rustic "Country Barn," Well-Built & Sturdy. On 5 Wooded Acres,Meadows, Apple Orchard.

Frontage on State Rte 13, Mins to Salmon River. Adjoins NYS Snowmobile Trails. Call 1-800-2297843 Or Visit www.LandandCamps.com

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

CRANBERRY LAKE 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. $155,000. 518-359-9859

CROWN POINT LAND - 53 Peasley Road. Property offers 3.5 acres on Putnam Creek with 600 feet of road frontage, a 50' x 30' 2 story frame barn with electricity and oil heat. Zones residential. Can be converted or build new. Beautiful spot and minutes to the Northway or Ticonderoga. $65,000.

Purdy Realty LLC - 384-1117.

Call Frank Villanova - 878-4275 cell NYS LAND FOR SALE: 8.6 Acres/ $19,995 With Financing! Beautiful Ridge Top Maple Forests With Evergreens, Wild Apple Trees, Babbling Brook & Major Deer Trails.

Easy Access Off Rt 13. Minutes To Salmon River Fishing & State Game Lands. Call Now: 1-800-229 -7843 or email TURNKEY FAMILY CAMP FOR SALE. Beautifully Finished Cabin on 5 Acres, Woodsand Nice Lawn, Quiet Country Road, Stocked Fishing Pond & Guest Cabin. On Snowmobile Trail. Only $69,995.

Call 1-800-229-7843 or visit www.LandandCamps.com

REAL ESTATE WANTED NEW YORK LAND WANTED: SELL YOUR NEW YORK LAND, LAND & CABIN, FARM or COUNTRY PROPERTY. We have buyers! NY Land Quest Northern Division: 877 -236-1117. Southern Division: 877 -257-0617. nylandquest.com

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

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 57594

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(4) CHEVY RIMS, Steel, 16" x 6.5", 6 lug w/pressure monitors. $250 OBO. 518-524-7124.

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

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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

2001 SUPRA SANTERA low hrs., mint cond., great ski wake board boat, beautiful trailer included, $19,500. 518-891-5811 2005 WHITEHALL SPIRIT rowing/sailboat. Classic boat, rare find. Must sell! Asking $4500 OBO. 845-868-7711

1968 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

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Gehl Skidsteer loader. Gas, 4 cyl Industrial Ford engine, 1/2 yard bucket, good shape, 4 WD $5000; Industrial Cap w/lockable tool boxes on both sides for a 8' Pickup box. Also has a rotating light on top w/ roof rack. Cost $2200.00 sell for $850.00. 518643-8434

MOTORCYCLES

BOATS 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.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT

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

CARS

2010 HONDA STATELINE 1500 Miles, Black, Factory Custom Cruiser, 312 CC $7,800 518-5698170 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

2002 COACHMAN MIRADA self contained, 24,840 miles, clean & runs great, Asking $16,800. 518846-7337

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(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.

1980 18 1/2 FT. Century Cuddy Cabin, 120 HP I/O, trailer, GPS depth finder, down rigger, plus. $2400 OBO. 518-963-8220 or 518 -569-0118

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

Call: (518) 359-9167

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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

PIANO UPRIGHT piano, works but needs tuning. $25 joanneweiss@charter.net 518-420 -5344

1977 156 GLASTRON Boat with 70 HP Johnson motor, with trailer, excellent condition. $2500. 518359-8605

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