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Performing arts troupe to bring a taste of China to Plattsburgh for new year

Local WWii vet received rare honor ribbon.

By Pete DeMola pete@denpubs.com

PLATTSBURGH Ñ While the holidays may be in the rearview for most North Country residents, for a fifth of the worldÕ s population, the new yearÕ s clock wonÕ t click over until midnight on Saturday, Feb. 1 with the Spring Festival, known more commonly in the West as Ò Chinese New Year,Ó a dazzling halfmonth celebration that sees much of East Asia grind to a halt as families assemble to CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

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Actor Liu Chunnuan performs with the Confucius Institute of Chinese Opera (CICO), a Binghamton University-based nonprofit organization designed to spread Chinese culture and good tidings throughout the world. The group will hold a performance, “Amazing China,” in the E. Glenn Giltz Auditorium in Hawkins Hall at SUNY Plattsburgh at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 1.

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Local officials discuss governor’s proposals

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PLATTSBURGH Ñ Local business leaders and politicians met recently at Lakeside Container Corp. on the former air base to laud proposals by Gov. Andrew Cuomo in his state of the state address, and urge the state legislature to pass the proposals.

Garry Douglas, North Country Chamber of Commerce President, opened by chronicling Ò business as usualÓ dysfunction in New YorkÕ s capital. That business as usual approach of raising taxes, and pretending to pay for reform with gimmicks and fees, has changed with this governor, he said.

Cuomo, he said, set out to put the state’s fiscal house in order.

Now that that is largely accomplished, he can change his focus to tax reform and proposals to attract new businesses to the state, while keeping established businesses from leaving. Ò We have an opportunity to take an enormous next step in the legislature in this session if we can convince the legislature, and I think we can, to embrace particularly the tax relief proposals now that the basic fiscal situation in the state is sound,” said Douglas. Ò The state has held to a cap of no more than two percent spending increases in state spending for three, and I have every reason to believe it will be four, years in a row.Ó

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Plattsburgh Mayor Jim Calnon was one of several business and political leaders to address a small crowd at Lakeside Container Corp., to push for adoption of proposals found in Governor Cuomo’s state of the state address.

Folks gather for body, mind & spirit series.

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Index SNOBALL 2014

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FIRST WEEKENDS

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PUBLISHER’S COLUMN

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PLATTSBURGH SCENE

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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BIRTHS

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EYE ON BUSINESS

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Cold weather warms hearts this winter in Plattsburgh Month long event series aims to keep kids busy through winter break

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ As the region braces for another cold snap, local residents are gearing up for a flurry of activity with Snowball 2014, a family-friendly event series designed to keep the public engaged throughout the month of February.

The event series, now in its second year, is organized by a collective of 24 groups across Plattsburgh in conjunction with local non-profits, non-governmental organizations and private support. Ò WeÕ re happy to offer a series of social, recreational, cultural and educational events every day of the month,Ó said chief organizer Amy Bonn. Ò ItÕ s just plain fun for kids of all ages and weÕ re going to try to keep everything free or at least as low-cost as possible.Ó Bonn said that itÕ s important to keep kids busy during the upcoming winter break and applauds local groups for getting involved in the community: Ò It really demonstrates their commitment to keeping our kids engaged and healthy,Ó she said.

Notable events include an adventure course on Saturday, Feb. 8 (Ò ItÕ s amazing to see kids running around in subzero temperatures on a wildly-creative course!Ó said Bonn), a fundraising charity roller derby “jam” by local all-female outfit the Lumberjills on Saturday, Feb. 22 (Ò ItÕ s a blast Ñ they do so much for the community!Ó ) and the Heritage Interview Series by the Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) designed to immortalize local voices and wintertime traditions starting on Saturday, Feb. 8. Ò We invite all families to come in to talk about their winter traditions,Ó said Clinton County Historical Association Director Melissa Peck. Ò We hope to document all of the things that happen here in Clinton County from a personal perspective, like Ô little-knownÕ facts that everyone knows but arenÕ t on record.Ó Peck said hot topics include longstanding traditions, winter activities, meals and other remembrances of winters passed.

All interviews will be recorded and added to the CCHAÕ s permanent collection, with participants receiving a copy at a later date. Families are encouraged to pre-register for the six 30-minute slots that will be available each weekend.

For the complete Snowball 2014 event schedule, visit mountainlake.org/snowball and look for event profiles, interviews and more throughout the month of February in the North Countryman and the Burgh.

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Saturday, Feb. 1: Science Saturday (Champlain Valley Transportation Museum) The public is encouraged to make a snow rocket and see their creations take flight. Free and open to the public, registration required. call 566-7575 to register for one of the 25 spots: 12:30pm.

Saturday, Feb. 8: Clinton County Family Heritage Interview Series (Clinton County Historical Association) Families are encouraged to discuss their family’s seasonal traditions and pastimes for the county’s historical archives: 10am.

Tuesday, Feb. 4: Ò Harriet Tells It Like It IsÓ (Strand Theatre) Travel back in time and journey north on the Underground Railroad with Harriet Tubman in this special theatrical performance depicting the life of the activist hero: 12:30pm.

Saturday, Feb. 8: Winter Adventure Races (Champlain Valley Transportation Museum) Watch kids run, jump and play in this adventure course hosted by the Clinton County Youth Bureau and the Plattsburgh Parks and Recreation Department: 2pm.

Friday, Feb. 7: Wee People Gym Play Group (Plattsburgh City Gym & Recreation Center) Gym play for kids up to five. Running, jumping, climbing, kicking, twirling and riding are provided in the Bounce House, on the tricycles, on the climbing equipment, in the pop-up village and in ball pits: 10am.

Sunday, Feb. 9: Second Sunday Family Arts: North Country Cultural Center for the Arts Spend a creative afternoon making a special winter-themed art project: 1pm.

Money available for new town of Plattsburgh businesses

By Shawn Ryan

shawn@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ The Town of Plattsburgh Local Development Corp. has money to loan, and is looking for start-up or expanding businesses to loan it to.

The non-profit company, which has been in existence since 2005 and is separate from the town, offers low-interest loans to businesses in the Town of Plattsburgh, based on the number of jobs they are forecast to create. They also operate as a clearinghouse for grants from other groups which will be paid out through the Corporation.

Since their inception, they have given out Ò not nearly enoughÓ money, according to LDC president Tim McCormick.

McCormick hopes to raise awareness of the LDC, so that people thinking of starting or expanding a small business in the town know that there is money available to them, regardless of if they have had problems getting financing in the past. Ò We can loan up to $15,000 per each low to moderate income job created,Ó said McCormick. Ò DonÕ t be afraid of your credit score, because we can work around it.Ó

Those jobs created apply to the owner of the business as well as employees.

While the LDCÕ s maximum loan amount is $30,000, through a partnership with the Adirondack Economic Development Corporation, they are able to exceed that amount for some companies.

Ò The hope is that theyÕ ll open a business and hire people,Ó said McCormick.

For more information about the LDC, go to http://townofplattsburgh.com/ local-development-corp.html, or contact LDC CEO Philip Correll at philipc@ townofplattsburgh.org.

DEC camper scholarships available The Lake Champlain Chapter of Trout Unlimited will again provide scholarships for interested young men and women 12 to 17 years old to attend DECÕ s popular summer camp program. The camps, located at Camp Colby, Pack Forest, DeBruce and Rushford provide a great opportunity to learn more about the environment and have fun in the summer. Campers enjoy a week of summer fun and conservation education conducted by DEC’s well-qualified counselors. The scholarships pay all costs to attend. Parents provide transportation to and from the camps for the one-week sessions which are conducted in July and August.

The scholarships are a memorial to Sam Thuesen and Dennis Aprill, outstanding educators, leaders and anglers who devoted their lives to the North Country, and use funds provided by Trout Unlimited and the Siberian Rod and Gun Club. To apply, send a one-page letter telling why you want to go to camp. Submit the letter to Gretchen Comfort, 749 Norristown Road, Schuyler Falls NY 12985 by March 31, 2014. The scholarships are limited to first-time attendees only. Include age, school, and phone number/email address. These scholarships are limited; so donÕ t wait to apply for this great summer adventure. For more information for campers and parents, go to www.dec.ny.gov.education or Google Ò DEC Summer Camps.Ó

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Plattsburgh man one of only 249 to receive Legion of Honor ribbon

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shawn@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ Napoleon Light went to Europe, he says, by rail Ñ hugging the rail of one of the three transport ships that brought 15,000 American soldiers to England to prepare for DDay, wracked by sea-sickness.

But fortunately for Light he wasnÕ t a sailor, he was a soldier, and he was bound for solid ground in Europe. After training for months in England, Light boarded another ship at South Hampton, this time bound for a departure point off of Omaha Beach.

He went ashore on Omaha Beach on D+3, or three days after the initial D Day invasion on June 6, 1944. He would spend the rest of the war slogging his way through Europe with the 30th Infantry, known as Old Hickory. Ò I was scared, but I wasnÕ t alone,Ó Light said. Ò We knew where we were going. We were ready for combat. We had trained for it, but we werenÕ t anxious for the trip across.Ó Omaha Beach was still very much a war zone when Light came ashore. Artillery bombings and strafing by German Messerschmitts were a constant companion as the 30th began the slow drive through the European highlands. When they made it far enough inland, Light said, the famous French hedge-rows offered a small measure of safety from the incoming onslaught.

Even so, Light got very proficient at diving into shallow slit trenches when the roaring of the Messerschmitts appeared overhead. Ò We were glad to get behind those hedge-rows and dig in, because we were pretty safe from incoming shells and machinegun fire. I remember a strafing in Normandy by a couple of Messerschmitts. ItÕ s lucky we were able to get down behind them because they were really giving us heck.Ó On July 15 Allied armies broke through German lines at St. Lo, and LightÕ s division was sent north into Belgium. Another part of his Division turned south and took part in the liberation of Paris.

In Belgium they fought against fierce German resistance, ultimately pushing the Germans back to the purportedly impregnable Siegfried Line. Once they passed the Siegfried Line, Light and the 30th fought their way into Germany, crossing the Rhine River and eventually pushing the Germans in front of them over the Elbe River at the city of Magdeburg. Ò We moved all the way from the Rhine to the Elbe River, 35 miles west of Berlin. By agreement thatÕ s where the two armies agreed to meet,Ó said Light. Ò They (the Russian army) were on one side of the river and we were on the other.Ó Light eventually was assigned to a security detail for American Generals, providing perimeter protection night and day. This is where Light was in May 1945 when the war in Europe ended, after 18 months of foreign service. Light and Old Hickory were credited with five separate campaigns in Europe. He shipped

back to the United States in August with orders to ship to the Pacific Theater. While he was on the ship crossing back across the Atlantic, the war ended. A sergeant during the European campaign, Light was awarded his staff sergeant rocker on the transport back.

Of five Plattsburgh men who were part of the 15,000 who shipped across with Light, he says he was the only the fifth who Ò came back whole.Ó Three were killed and are buried in Normandy, and one came back with serious wounds.

When he returned from the war, Light quietly slipped back into civilian life like so many World War II veterans did. He attended Champlain College, now Clinton Community College, on the G.I. Bill and ended up with a degree in accounting. He got a job working for the IRS as an accountant, which he did for 27 years before retiring. When he wasnÕ t crunching numbers, Light spent his time as a drummer in local swing bands. He only put down the sticks three years ago, at the age of 88. He still keeps a set of practice pads close at hand under a blanket in his shop.

Though his award case was already stuffed with ribbons and awards, including a Presidential Unit Citation and three citations for campaigns in Europe, there was room for one more honor.

In November of 2012 Light was awarded the Legion of Honor by the government of France as a survivor of the liberation of France. The Legion of Honor is the highest honor France can bestow on a civilian. Light is one of only 249 Americans to ever have received the award.

Napoleon Light, proudly wearing the Legion of Honor ribbon, which was awarded by the French government in 2012 as a survivor of the liberation of France in World War II. Light is one of only 249 Americans to be honored with the award, the highest civilian honor the French can award.

PLATTSBURGH — After a successful first year, First Weekends in Plattsburgh is setting its focus on the upcoming summer, and is fund-raising so they can finance these efforts.

On Feb. 7 they will be hosting a Ò Guest BartenderÓ event at Irises Wine Company, 20 Ð 22 City Hall Place, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Ward 6 Counselor Joshua Krester will be tending bar, and all proceeds from tips will go to First Weekends. This is the second Guest Bartended event First Weekends has held. On January 3 Lowell Wurster of the band Lucid tended bar at the Champlain Wine Company, and raised just under $1,000 for First weekends. Ò Our last year was very successful,Ó said First Weekends President Tim McCormick. Ò As a new organization just starting, weÕ re extremely proud of the attention weÕ ve been able to attract to our Downtown. WeÕ re happy to contribute to the many exciting events that Plattsburgh has to offer and these fundraising events help is do that.Ó First Weekends is a non-for-profit, whose goal is to enhance the economic and cultural vitality of downtown Plattsburgh. In 2013 they brought in countless musicians, artists, museum displays and other free attractions to the downtown on the first weekend of every month. Their 2013 culminated with a Christmas tree lighting on the lawn of the North Country Cultural Cen-

ter for the Arts.

“Our first year was such a success and we made a good name for the organization and started to bring some real attention to our downtown,Ó said Leigh Simonette, First WeekendsÕ Vice President. Ò This year weÕ re looking to do more of the same. We have an engaged board, a great organization, and this event will allow us to continue these efforts.Ó Local businesses are starting to see an economic impact from First Weekends. Ò They did it exactly right,Ó said Plattsburgh Mayor Jim Calnon in a recent interview, of First WeekendÕ s inaugural season. Ò They bit off what they could chew. They did a good a good job of delivering the products they delivered.Ó Ò Irises is a staple business in our historic district and we are very excited to partner with them. Carol and her staff have been supportive from day one and they continue to show that ongoing support. ItÕ s inspiring and makes me proud of what Plattsburgh is becoming,Ó said Simonette.

First Weekends is currently planning the 2014 year and will be holding future fundraising events the first weekend of each month throughout the winter. Mail in donations can be sent to First Weekends, 162 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, NY 12901.

First Weekend committee gearing up for year ahead

Man arrested under Leandra’s Law

AUSABLE Ñ Last weekend the New York State Police arrested a 34-year-old Peru man for aggravated driving while intoxicated, for violating LeandraÕ s Law by having a child under 16 in a vehicle while he was intoxicated.

Police say Jamie R. Hemingway was in a 1996 Ford Ranger which was stopped on the shoulder of the Clintonville Road. The Trooper stopped to investigate why the vehicle was stopped there, and he subsequently arrested Hemingway for driving while intoxicated.

Troopers determined HemingwayÕ s blood alcohol content to be .18 percent. At the time of his arrest, his 14-year-old son was in the truck with him.

Hemingway was also issued traffic tickets for tinted windows and unsafe tires. He was arraigned in the Town of Peru court, where he was released on his own recognizance. His case will be transferred to the town of Ausable court for further adjudication.

The child was turned over to a family member who was sober.

Jamie R. Hemingway.

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Stand-off ends peacefully in West Chazy

WEST CHAZY Ñ A Jan. 19 phone call lead to a tense, 10-hour standoff with State Police.

At about 11:30 p.m., Clinton County Emergency Services received a call from a West Chazy man saying that he had just killed his wife and was going to commit suicide. State Police descended on the Academy Street residence of a man later identified as Anthony J. Panetti, age 54, and began an all night stand-off.

State Police crisis negotiators and the Special Operations Response Team responded and attempted to talk Panetti into surrendering. He came out of his residence at 9 a.m.

PanettiÕ s wife was located at a residence in Plattsburgh, uninjured. Panetti was brought to the Champlain Valley PhysicianÕ s Hospital for a mental health evaluation.

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Proposal spells three strikes against region

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hile we applaud Gov. Andrew CuomoÕ s ongoing efforts to revitalize and open up the North Country through a series of forward-looking proposals and policies, weÕ re skeptical about the trial balloon he floated at the state of the state Address on Tuesday, Jan. 8 that will, if enacted by state lawmakers, suspend driverÕ s licenses for life for motorists found guilty of driving while intoxicated three times in their lifetime.

DonÕ t get us wrong: WeÕ re not advocating reckless behavior and our hearts are with those who have lost loved ones as a result of impaired motorists, but we feel such an upgrade to the already-severe state DWI laws would be needlessly punitive, urban-centered and would hog tie the courts and strip them of the autonomy required to adjudicate cases based on extenuating and local circumstances.

Punitive. WeÕ d like to think that a clear line of demarcation between youthful indiscretion and lifetime stupidity is drawn after a pair of alcohol-related brushes with the law. WeÕ ve all done ridiculous things in our youth and none of us are the same people that we were a decade ago, much less 25 years ago.

Under a Three Strikes law, otherwise law-abiding citizens who made two mistakes during their adolescence Ñ a time when the frontal lobe, the part of the brain that controls decision-making isnÕ t yet fully matured Ñ can have their lives irrevocably remain in pieces a half-century later.

Revoking someoneÕ s license later in life after just one more lapse of judgement, say driving a short distance down an unpopulated stretch of rural road while just a sliver over the .08 BAC limit, would be counterproductive and serve no real purpose other than to strip people of their livelihoods Ñ especially if theyÕ re self-employed rural residents who depend on their vehicles to provide for their families. Taking away a personÕ s right to self-determination would only add to the stateÕ s bloated welfare ranks and cripple a population that needs a life preserver Ñ not an anchor.

Urban. The governorÕ s proposal sees its roots based in bills put forth to their respective chambers in 2012

by Martin Golden, the state senator and former cop from Brooklyn who sponsored the SAFE Act, and state assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis, a Republican who represents parts of Brooklyn and Staten Island.

Both lawmakers represent heavily urban districts that provide a robust blend of highly developed public and private transportation networks, including subway and bus lines, livery and private car services, pedicabs and even rickshaws, that fan out through densely-packed urban neighborhoods that for many residents, offer most, if not all, of their day-to-day needs and are easily navigated by foot or bike should one choose to do so.

The North Country, on the other hand, is rural, remote and provides no such networks despite covering an area larger than the state of Rhode Island, making vehicular transport a must, not only for work and rec-

reation, but also for social engagement.

A Three Strikes amendment would not only disproportionately affect the wide swath of the state who depend on their vehicle for their daily needs, but would also preemptively punish them for their choice of residence and would drastically limit their recreational choices.

It also would kneecap small businesses that depend on alcohol sales to stay afloat and impact healthy social interaction as residents choose to stay put over the risk of venturing out to a local establishment to fend off the long, gloomy winters that have more in common with the classic 1980 Stanley Kubrick film The Shining than the romantic glitz and glamor of the New York metropolitan area where friends, family and fun are just a subway stop away.

Hogtied. Stripping local authorities from discretion in handing down sentences is further evidence of an overreaching state apparatus, one that fails to take into account extenuating circumstances, namely those of a local nature.

How would the law affect, say, emergency personnel and first responders called away from their homes to assist an elderly resident? How about a sportsman, one who had no intention of going anywhere after an outdoors tipple, speeding a wounded buddy to a medical facility after a potentially fatal interaction with our gorgeous-yet-deadly natural landscape? Or any other circumstance derived from this breathtaking, yet underserved, section of the state?

And like with other mandatory minimum sentences Ñ including the federally-imposed requirements imposed upon courts in the mid-1980s to combat the countryÕ s growing crack epidemic that are now starting to be rolled back based on a quarter-century of accrued data Ñ a Three Strikes proposal would put the wrong sort of people out to pasture for too long and would bog down a justice system thatÕ s already mired in superfluous cases.

Instead of reducing local judgesÕ autonomy, we should be increasing their discretion and letting them make decisions that represent the best interests of the communities in which they serve Ñ not edicts imposed by faraway strongholds of power that have only the most basic cultural and geographical understanding of the communities which they aim to protect.

Again, while weÕ re appreciative of the stateÕ s renewed interest in the North Country and look forward to strengthening the bond with our friends to the south, this proposal spells three strikes against the region and we canÕ t help but feel as if other, more progressive and locally-based efforts can be undertaken to combat the scourge of drunk and impaired driving thus ensuring safe roads, healthy social networks and long-term economic sustainability for the region.

ThatÕ s something we can get behind, no seat belt required. Ñ

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of the technology and the hile discussing world market. job creation Government support and training at programs cannot provide a recent regional workforce a substitute for creating investment board meeting, new jobs that are neceswe were told not to expect sary for new tax revenue much changing over the and development of our next few years until the nacommunity economies. tion undergoes an adminisJobs must be created by trative change in 2017. the private sector so that The Workforce InvestDan Alexander more taxes are generated ment Act (WIA) was Thoughts from while unemployment is passed in 1998 under the decreased -- especially Clinton Administration Behind the Pressline by the long term unemreplacing the Job Training ployed -- for the whole Partnership Act (JTPA) as economy to expand. the largest single source of federal fundEven Pope Francis seems to undering for workforce development activistand that simple fact. Ò The rich must ties. WIA was designed to create a universal access system of one-stop career help, respect and promote the poor,Ó centers, which would provide access to he recently said. Ò I exhort you to generous solidarity.Ó Clearly His Holiness training and employment services for a range of workers, including low-income understands that we need greater generosity from those who can give and not adults, low-income youth, and dislocated workers. As part of the American more mandatory income redistribution Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, brought about by government intervention. Charities not only perform better Congress made substantial, badly-needthan governments when offering assised new investments in WIA. tance, but their efforts are focused apSince then, WIA has limped along propriately based on their specific purwaiting for reauthorization to help enpose and community. sure our nationÕ s workers receive the The simple thought that workforce services and support they need to go back to work and begin rebuilding our development is not one of our nationÕ s highest priorities and instead is a topic economy and their lives. The underlying purpose of WIA is to ensure that every to be bantered about in the next presiU.S. worker has an opportunity at good dential election is a serious waste of time and great loss of opportunity. Ò ItÕ s employment.

Unfortunately, over the last few years, the economy, stupidÓ shouldnÕ t just be dollars and initiative have been scarce. a great political one-liner when seeking office but must be one of the three top One would think that rebuilding the economy, focusing on training and priorities of all elected officials.

The only way to get our economic eneducation to keep pace with the world gine running at full throttle is to unleash economy, would be one of our highest the American entrepreneurial spirit and priorities. The American worker has alensure that we are preparing our chilways wanted nothing more than an opdren, the underemployed and the unportunity to prove their worth. In prior employed worker to meet workplace generations, a Ò jobÓ was considered to demands. This is what the Workforce be the pathway to prosperity.

This theory was endorsed by both Investment Act was created to address.

Democrats and Republicans as no one Leaving that valuable resource on the sidelines during the next few years, ever doubted the resolve and creativity seems a terrible waste of time and monof the American worker to overcome whatever obstacles may be placed in ey to me. his or her way. But in recent years, more dollars and greater emphasis has Dan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denbeen placed on government handouts ton Publications. He may be reached at dan@denand support programs than on job cre- pubs.com. ation and the retraining of the American workforce to adapt to the new demands

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been buying her clothes from the same catalogue for years. A friend shared a piece of advice with her, Ò do not buy a dress in the same store where you can buy a tent.Ó She has since stepped up her look and is now a local style maven.

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Give to the United Way To the Burgh: Ò Too much sun after a Syracuse winter does strange things to your head, makes you feel strong, even if you arenÕ t.Ó Ñ Laurie Halse Anderson, Ò SpeakÓ

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hether one winters in Syracuse or Plattsburgh, thriving in winter does make one heartier. Chasing away the winter blues is tough with the cold, the ice, and the dark, however; The Winter Series has been a welcome solution to gather ideas, inform ourselves and share some great local wine, advice, and many laughs.

Grab a friend or even more daring; come by yourself and be open to meeting some new people and hearing some sound advice from our local wellness experts. Some of our area experts have shared their expertise to help each of us enjoy and Ò grow strongÓ during the winter months.

Janine Meads, skin care expert and Arbonne Representative, shared some of her beautiful products and recommended daily moisturizing and wearing sunscreen year round to keep our skin at itÕ s best. Janine also shared that one of the favorite ways to warm up after a day outdoors is a long, steamy, hot shower.

While this warms the soul, it dries the skin and ages us prematurely. A warm shower followed by a good moisturizer is the best way to keep skin healthy and youthful.

Elizabeth Pearl, Physical Therapist and owner of Pearl Physical Therapy and Wellness on Court Street in Plattsburgh brought along Stacy Herron, a staff PT, and presented simple, practical, and purposeful ways to stay fit and strong. As we move through life, we often experience injury, both physical and emotional.

These hurts stay within our bodies and present as injury. Pain is not a natural response to movement; bodies are not meant to

hurt. This simple thought has the power to be life changing. We often accept pain or discomfort as a natural part of aging, this does not have to be so. Elizabeth, and audience members, shared great advice on how to stay active.

BEST ADVICE; • Keep moving to keep moving. Even after an injury or surgery, stay active, even if in a small way. Walk, lift small hand weights, do a little more each day and rebuild strength. Even balancing on one foot while doing the dishes or brushing your teeth adds to the healthier YOU. • Put yourself in the place where fitness can happen and very often the mind catches up once you get there. Often times, anticipation is worse than experience.

• Create a routine and share it with a friend – this keeps you honest and accountable. Stick to it, commit, NO EXCUSES! • Be compassionate with yourself too – reward yourself for success.

• Soon, your reward will be a more energized, healthy, and confident self.

While working on fitness remember that outside appearance is a powerful way to change the inside Ð exercise can help alleviate the sadness we often experience during the long winter days. In a more basic way, change your outfit to change your life.

• Be a little daring when it comes to changing up your wardrobe, most women are wearing at least one size too big. Bigger clothes make you look bigger than you are, they do not hide flaws.

• Accept the body you have by dressing the body you have.

You are a work in progress, celebrate this truth.

One audience member shared her shopping habits Ð she had

It has been said that our true character is demonstrated when times are tough. IÕ ve lived in this area all my life and IÕ ve seen the people of Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties demonstrate awesome character in difficult times. We’ve banded together during floods and Ice Storms, when catastrophic events happened, and when businesses closed their doors and people lost their jobs. WeÕ ve pulled together to help others when it would have been easier to walk away.

In these tough economic times we have the opportunity to band together and show others our character. There are hundreds of people in our area that need our assistance and they depend on the agencies supported by the United Way. The United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc is in the midst of its annual campaign to raise funds for the benefit of the 40 agencies that provide for the needs of our friends and neighbors.

Giving to the United Way is the most efficient and effective way to pool our donations to help the most people because 100% of the money you donate stays in this area and helps people you know.

When youÕ re contacted about donating to the United Way, Please pledge generously. The economic times are tough but this is the time when we can all band together to help others like weÕ ve done in the past. This is the time for our character to shine.

Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties residents who are not part of a campaign through their employer, but still want to participate, may send their donation directly to the United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc, 45 Tom Miller Road, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 DaleAnne Wolter Co-Chair 2014 Campaign West Chazy

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Births FORD Ñ A son, Caleb Jason, was born on November 16, 2013, to Casey and Jason Ford.

PRETTY Ñ A daughter, Gianna Nicole, was born on December 5, 2013, to Megan Dimartino.

PIERRE LOUIS Ñ A daughter, Zuri Winter, was born on December 15, 2013, to Shannon Kiniry and Justin Pierre Louis.

LAMOY Ñ A son, Parker Michael, was born on December 16, 2013, to Rebekah Lavigne and Keith Lamoy.

WARNER Ñ A son, Luke Hollis, was born on December 16, 2013, to Megan and Bruce Warner.

KEATING Ñ A son, Colston James, was born on December 16, 2013, to Kristie Sherry-Keating and Casey Keating.

FITTON Ñ A daughter, Ayla Marie, was born on December 17, 2013, to Brandy and Brian Fitton.

FRENCH Ñ A son, Nicholas Evan, was born on December 18, 2013, to Nicole French.

GRAY Ñ A daughter, Cassie Theresa, was born on December 18, 2013, to Tia Dame and William Gray.

JESS Ñ A daughter, Anna Violet Leslie, was born December 19, 2013, to Lindsey and Alexander Jess.

ESTES Ñ A daughter, Zelda Rose, was born on December 19, 2013, to Sharon Stark and Carl Estes.

McGINLEY Ñ A son, Bryce Daniel, was born on December 20, 2013, to Emily and Brian McGinley Jr. SYPEK Ñ Twin sons, landon Jeffrey and Garret Richard, were born December 20, 2013, to Emily and Brian Sypek.

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Under overcast skies that ushered in an Artic cold front, a small flotilla of new boats parked outside Champlain Centre Mall remind North Country residents that winter is merely temporary and spring will be here eventually.

Photo by Shawn Ryan

State to fund improvements for trails

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com ALBANY Ñ Projects targeted to improve infrastructure will receive state funding in Clinton and Franklin counties.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo last week announced $67 million in funding for bicycle, pedestrian and multi-use enhancement projects throughout the state of New York. Three North Country projects received funding, including $761,600 to the Village of Saranac Lake and $1,626,000 to the City of Plattsburgh. Ò We are modernizing New York StateÕ s transportation system while making it safer,Ó Cuomo said. Ò We will continue to upgrade New YorkÕ s infrastructure to expand tourism and economic development while improving our communities.Ó Funding for the projects is coming from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and are administered by NYSDOT. The funds cover 80 percent of the cost of each project, with the remaining 20 percent coming from the project sponsor.

The projects are required to address a number of concerns, including providing facilities for bicycles and pedestrians; scenic or historic highway programs; landscaping and other beautification initiatives; preservation of abandoned railway corridors, including their conversion and use as pedestrian and bicycle trails; and environmental mitigation to address water pollution due to highway runoff or reducing vehicle-caused wildlife mortality.

In Saranac Lake, the funding will go toward improvements to sidewalk conditions along Lake Flower Avenue (NYS Route 86)through a series of projects aimed a improving the condition of the infrastructure. The work, which is expected to start in the new construction season, is part of an overall plan to upgrade conditions along the state highway.

Plattsburgh will use its funding to implement phase two of the Saranac River Trail Project.

Currently, the Saranac River Trail runs from the Saranac Street Bridge to George Angell Drive near Plattsburgh High School. With the funding, the city plans to run the trail across the Saranac Street Bridge, around the NYSEG site, across a new pedestrian signature bridge at Durkee Street, then along the street to City Hall and MacDonough Park. They will also connect the Stafford Middle School to the trail with an extension along the Saranac River behind the police station and across Pine Street.

Overall, plans are for the trail to provide a connection from Lake Champlain in the east to the town of Saranac, spanning a distance of over 20 miles. Ò The Saranac River Trail does more than provide alternative options for transportation,Ó Mayor Jim Calnon said. Ò It improves our quality of life here in Plattsburgh and encourages tourism and economic development opportunities in the downtown business district and across the region.Ó

Climate change to be discussed in Chazy CHAZY Ñ The impact of climate change on Northern New York agriculture is on the agenda of the 2014 North Country Crop Congresses, Tuesday, February 18 at W.H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute, in Chazy.

Dr. Allison Chatrchyan, the new director of the Cornell Institute for Climate Change and Agriculture, will present thoughts on the impact climate change and variable weather will have on Northern New York farming systems in the near and distant future.

Dr. Chatrchyan will present historical climate data and suggest how NNY farmers may integrate climate change into farm system planning for reduction of risk, and seize the production opportunities the changing climate may present.

The annual 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Crop Congress educational programs also include Dr. Russ Hahn of Cornell University. Dr. Hahn, a Crop and Soil Sciences professor, will provide his latest research findings on herbicide-resistant weeds, mixed grass-legume seedings using Round-Up Ready alfalfa and some timely aspects of aceto-

chlor herbicide.

Dr. Quirine Ketterings, director of the Cornell Nutrient Management Spear Program, will share the latest results of double crop forage research trials on farms across New York State.

Mike Hunter, a Northern New York Field Crops specialist with CCE in Jefferson and Lewis counties, will discuss late-season forage planting alternatives.

Anita Figueras, a Farm Business Management specialist with CCE St. Lawrence County, will present the latest crop insurance options.

A hot lunch will be available for $5 at the Miner Institute Crop Congress, which also includes a small trade show. Pre-registration is encouraged, call 518-846-7121.

The North Country Crop Congresses are co-sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence, Franklin, Clinton and Essex counties. Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County provides equal program and employment opportunities.

Douglas identified the governor’s two top key messages for the North Country as being tax relief, and Upstate New York economic development.

He cited the proposal to reduce the corporate franchise tax to 6.5 percent for all, which he said would be the lowest rate it has been since the late 1960s. More significant for upstate, he said, was the governorÕ s plan to completely phase-out that tax for upstate manufacturers. Ò The governor says you canÕ t beat zero, and weÕ re talking zero. Not zero and a gimmick, but zero. This is going to be a powerful economic development tool as well as provide relief and greater competitiveness for our manufacturers including many of our operations right here in Plattsburgh,Ó said Douglas.

He also brought up a proposal to phase out an assessment on utilities, particularly electric and gas, and the immediate elimination of that assessment for industrial customers. The governorÕ s proposal to reform current estate taxes, Douglas said, would alleviate the estate tax burden for 90 percent of those who would currently have to pay high taxes to pass on a farm, business or other estate to their children.

Paul Grasso, president and CEO of The Development Corp., also spoke in favor of CuomoÕ s proposals. Ò I never thought IÕ d be applauding a democratic governor for cutting taxes, but here I am,Ó he said.

The state of the state proposals, Grasso said, give the North Country tools they can use while trying to attract new businesses to the region.

The next step, they agreed, was to get the message out to the state legislature that this is a governor that continues to change the way business is done in Albany, and his proposals should be adopted. Our North Country delegation, Douglas said, are on board with the proposals. The next step is to gain bipartisan support to pass them.

OBITUARIES IDA SRAVER ADAMS JUL 06, 1924 - JAN 20, 2014 Ida Sraver Adams, 89 of Surviving is her brother Southport, passed away on William Sraver Jr. and wife Monday, January 20, 2014 at Maureen of Boiling Spring Dosher Nursing Center.

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Miner Institute lands $330,000 grant

PLATTSBURGH Ñ Miner Institute has been awarded a $330,000 research grant from the United States Department of Agriculture Ð Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDANRCS) and the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) to monitor surface runoff and tile drainage effluent from two corn fields.

The objective of the research is to evaluate the agronomic and water quality differences between a freely tile-drained cornfield (FD) and an adjacent tile-drained cornfield that will utilize controlled drainage (CD). The project will quantify the tradeoff between surface runoff and tile drainage runoff in two cornfields managed as either FD or CD. The first stage of the project will be a two year period to monitor baseline levels, followed by the implementation of the CD

Amazing China

year,Ó said Hong, who is originally from Shanghai but has been in the U.S. for the past 25 years developing Binghamton UniversityÕ s Chinese curriculum. Ò I donÕ t think theyÕ ve ever seen this kind of performance.Ó Hong commands a small, award-winning group of seven professionally-trained and internationally acclaimed performers, including martial arts specialist Wang Fei, acrobat Zhang Rui and actor Liu Chunnuan, who is pictured on the front page.

SaturdayÕ s program will include a variety of dynamic feats Ñ including barrel-rolling and that infamous platespinning Ñ and a vocal performance by Hong herself, who will sing three songs accompanied by both a bamboo flute and pianist Pej Reitz. Ò This is authentic and deep Chinese culture, not just chopsticks and mapo doufu,Ó said Hong, referring to a type of pungent tofu thatÕ s often used as a metaphor to symbolize superficiality in Mainland Chinese culture.

Hong said that she hopes performances by CICO, both in Plattsburgh and elsewhere in the country, will be successful in both reacquainting American-born Chinese with culture that they may see as antiquated while igniting a passion in young Americans, not only for the Chinese language, but also for the countryÕ s rich pantheon of performing acts and ancient culture.

In addition to offering courses on the Binghamton campus, CICO organizes lectures, workshops and various other activities.

As a specialized Confucius Institute, their primary focus is on promoting opera and music. ItÕ s the only performance group in the United States to feature Beijing opera, which plays a major role in the promotion of performing arts and culture on college campuses and in communities nationwide.

National class-one performer Tu Linghui Ñ thatÕ s the highest level you can obtain in the countryÕ s national ranking system for Beijing opera Ñ will sing three songs, the traditional Ò Farewell, My ConcubineÓ , Ò The Drunken BeautyÓ and a contemporary holiday-themed song called Ò The WorkerÕ s ReturnÓ that refers to chunyun, the massive migration of workers returning to their hometowns during the monthlong holiday period that clocks upwards of over two billion individual journeys, which is more than the countryÕ s total population of 1.354 billion. Ò I feel really passionate and excited when people come to watch me sing,Ó she said. Ò ItÕ s always a new feeling every time.Ó

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give thanks and cross their fingers for increased fortune in the upcoming lunar year.

Think of it like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New YearÕ s Day rolled into one savory, fennel-filled dumpling, the holidayÕ s staple culinary item.

Local residents will be given an opportunity to experience the worldÕ s most widely-celebrated holiday Ñ itÕ s celebrated across the region, from Greater China to the Philippines and the homes of the estimated 50,000,000 Chinese who live overseas Ñ with a special performance of Beijing opera, the hallowed form of theatre that combines elements of acrobatics, singing, miming and other vocal performances Ñ including a banter-type routine called Ò crosstalkÓ Ñ at SUNY Plattsburgh by the Confucius Institute of Chinese Opera (CICO), a Binghamton University-based nonprofit organization designed to spread Chinese culture and good tidings throughout the world.

The performance, Ò Amazing China,Ó will be held in E. Glenn Giltz Auditorium in Hawkins Hall at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 1 and will feature a slate of world-class professionals by the only performance group in the United States that features Beijing opera. Ò When the horse arrives, success will follow,Ó said Hong Zhang, a member of Binghamton UniversityÕ s Chinese Department and the music professor who is the countryÕ s leading expert in teaching Mandarin Chinese through singing, on the importance of the upcoming year and its corresponding zodiac animal. Ò The New Year is the most important festival for Chinese people,Ó she said. Ò People like the horse year because horses are such good animals Ñ they are loyal and run fast.Ó Like with Christmas and Thanksgiving, the Spring Festival comes with its own unique set of traditions.

In Mainland China, more than 700 million people watch the CCTV New YearÕ s Gala on New YearÕ s Eve, said Hong.

ItÕ s an event similar to the Times Square Ball featuring a steady stream of domestic personalities and performers.

On the night before the first day of the 15-day holiday, families join together for a reunion dinner. Lots of food is consumed — mainly fish, a dish that symbolizes hope for leftover money, dumplings and sticky rice Ñ while kids outfit themselves in new clothes and household furnishings are dressed in red, the traditional symbol for prosperity. Ò WeÕ ll be happy to celebrate with Plattsburgh people this

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treatment on one of the fields. The CD and FD fields will then be continuously monitored for the next four years in order to compare corn silage yield/quality, water and nutrient fluxes and overall efficiency.

Tile drainage refers to the practice of installing a network of perforated pipes two to four feet below the soil surface to aid in removing excess water from agricultural fields.

It has been a key management practice for more than 100 years due to its ability to offer multiple agronomic and environmental benefits. However, under certain conditions, tile drainage may accelerate the loss of certain nutrients and site specific practices may be needed to reduce losses to surface waters.

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Although neighboring Vermont has had an edge-of-field runoff monitoring program for several years, the project at Miner Institute will be the first one in NY. Results from this project will provide important information on the effectiveness of tile drainage as both an agronomic and environmental best management practice under poorly drained conditions, says Miner Institute Agronomist and project leader, Eric Young.

Project results will also help evaluate NYÕ s new conservation practice standard for edge-of-field monitoring. For further information, contact Eric Young (young@whminer.com).

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Urban Soles comes to town

By Shawn Ryan

shawn@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ Another boutique store has moved into PlattsburghÕ s downtown shopping corridor, and is helping to add to the growing vibrancy of the old shopping district.

Urban Soles carries menÕ s and womenÕ s shoes and accessories, directly off the runways of the fashion capitals of the world. Ò We carry new merchandise,Ó says Urban SolesÕ co-owner Debbie Cleary. Ò WeÕ re seeing it Dan Albert and Debbie Cleary here the same time the rest of the world is seeing it.Ó Cleary says she and husband Dan Albert liked the idea of opening a boutique-style, first run shoe store, so shoppers wouldn’t have to travel to Montreal, Burlington or Albany to get up to date styles of shoes, boots and accessories. They get new styles in during the two seasons of the fashion calendar, spring and fall. They are currently running a clearance sale on what is left of their fall and winter merchandise, to make room for spring fashions. The spring fashions, despite the ominous weather, will be in any minute Cleary says. Ò We think the region and the town is a great place to live and we want to be a part of it,Ó said Albert of their decision to locate downtown.

Located on Durkee Street next to Maui North and the city parking lot, the shop is nestled in a quaint pocket of the urban architecture that makes up Downtown. The walls of the store feature photographs from around the city by local artists, further celebrating Plattsburgh and its history.

Urban Soles is open Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

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Your complete source of things to see and do in the North Country Friday, Jan. 24

LAKE PLACID — Local creative 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.” 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.”

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.

PLATTSBURGH — Funkwagon will perform a set of we presume will be funk.

Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for details.

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

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 will perform at Chazy Central Rural School. From PopMatters: “Eric and Leigh Gibson might have, pound-for-pound, the most impeccably fine-sounding traditional bluegrass band on the contemporary scene. ...the reason these guys can’t lose is that, quite simply, they sound so great. Eric and Leigh sing bluegrass’ tightest harmony blend, and, instrumentally the group plays with unmatched alacrity and taste.” 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 — Three-piece fiddle, guitar and percussion outfit Jack and the Heroes will perform. Smoke Signals, 9pm, free.

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.

PAUL SMITHS — Join guild certified Feldenkrais instructor Uwe Mester for these ‘Effortless Standing Awareness through Movement’ lessons. A separate session, “Lengthening the Hamstrings Without Stretching,” will follow at 2pm.

Paul Smith’s College, 10am, $25-$30.

PLATTSBURGH — North Funktrere will perform. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for details.

PLATTSBURGH — Gallery opening for local artist Kevin Sabourin to feature live acoustic music, refreshments. ROTA Gallery and Studios, 5-7pm, 50 Margaret Street. Runs ‘til Wednesday, Feb. 5.

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, 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 award-winning 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 518962-8512 or visit Crane Mountain Valley Horse Rescue on Facebook or the web at cmvhr.org. Schroon Lake Fire Hall: 1pm, $10.

TUPPER LAKE — The Wild Center to host world premiere of a new film, Water Falls, produced by NASA and created exclusively for spherical screens like the Center’s Planet Adirondack.

Water Falls introduces the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission to the public and explains the mission’s profound importance to everyone who lives on Earth. The Wild Center | 45 Museum Drive, 11am-3:30pm

Sunday, Jan. 26

CHAMPLAIN — Champlain and Mooers area youth are invited to the

Knights of Columbus Free Throw contest at St. Mary’s Academy. Organizers: “Boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are eligible to compete and winners of each council’s age groups and gender can advance to district, regional, upstate and NYS level competitions.” The district level playoff will immediately follow the local contest. The regional champion contest will be held on March 8 at Massena High; the NYS Championship contest is slated for the West Point Military Academy this spring. For info, contact Mark Badger at 297-2124 or Don LaPierre at 236-7654. Starts start at noon, 1129 Route 9.

ESSEX — Start the weekend out on a limber note with Saturday yoga at Lake Champlain Yoga & Wellness. 10-11:15am with instructor Michelle Maron. Call 518727-7014 for details.

ESSEX — Join instructor Cache Hartzell for this yana yoga workshop. Lake Champlain Yoga & Wellness, 1-4pm. Call 518-727-7014 for reservations.

LAKE PLACID — Banff Mountain Film Festival, a selection of the best films from the annual eponymous mountain-centric festival, touches down for the fifteenth time to Lake Placid, this time at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts. This year’s selection of ten films showcases over two hours of “magnificent cinematography telling powerful stories that reflect a wide range of mountain experiences and portraits from mountain sports, culture and mountain environment to adventure.” Selected from 510 entries from over 21 countries,some highlights of the eight films that will be previewed, including Ready to Fly, recipient of the Best Feature Award that follows ski jumper Lindsey Van and her colleagues on their arduous 15 year fight to achieve equality in the Olympic Winter Games. 7pm, $22/$19 (door/advance). Reservations recommended: 518-523-2512. Visit lakeplacidarts.org for exact screening slate and schedule.

PERU — Donny Perkins & Old Country Grass Band to perform for your listening and dancing enjoyment. VFW Post 309, 12-4pm, free.

PLATTSBURGH — The Adirondack Wind Ensemble to perform at SUNY Plattsburgh’s E. Glenn Giltz Auditorium, Hawkins Hall: 2pm, $10 (free for students).

PLATTSBURGH — Starting today, non-profit org ROTA Gallery and Studios is calling for art from community members to be displayed in a “nerd-themed” art show to accompany the upcoming, annual event ROTACON. Organizers: “Show your talent and love for comics, video games, anime, and all things nerdy! The showcase is open to all art mediums, original comics, illustrations, and fan art.”

Dropoff point is at the ROTA Gallery on 50 Margaret Street. Artwork will be on display from Feb. 8th through Feb 24th. There will be a 30% commission on art sold; a 15% commission for ROTA members. Visit rotaexhibitions@gmail.com.

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. 27

ESSEX — Start the week out on a limber note with Saturday yoga at Lake Champlain Yoga & Wellness. 10-11:15am with instructor Michelle Maron. Call 518-7277014 for details.

LAKE PLACID — Join the Lake Placid Institute Book Club in discussing The Girl with the Gallery by Lindsay Pollack at the Lake Placid Public Library. Organizers: “As a young woman who began as an impoverished Jewish immigrant, Edith Gregor Halpert broke the social rules of the early 20th century when she opened the Downtown Gallery, one of the first in Greenwich Village. Today, she is credited with turning the art world upside down and creating the market for American modern art by cultivating important collectors, introducing folk art, and discovering and promoting then unknown artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe and Ben Shahn. 7pm, free.

Tuesday, Jan. 28

LAKE PLACID — Book signing with YA author Donna Jo Napoli. Her latest novel, the vitiligo-themed Skin, was released in August 2013 and garnered both public and critical acclaim. The Bookstore Plus, 4pm. For more info, visit thebookstoreplus. com or call 518-523-2950.

LAKE PLACID — African Dance Class every Tuesday ‘til 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. 29

LAKE LUZERNE — Adirondack Folk School will hold an informational session and fundraiser at the Long Horn Restaurant & Pub at Lake Vanare. Organizers: “Got the winter blues or cabin fever? Want to learn what the Adirondack Folk School is all about? Join us for an evening of family-friendly bingo, music, and a full menu. Learn more about what’s happening this year at the Adirondack Folk School: over 250 classes, special events and programs, free evening programs and so much more.

Come see what we have to offer.” 5pm, call 518-696-2400 for more info.

LAKE PLACID — National Sports Academy to hold Open House reception.

Organizers: “Prospective students and their families are invited to tour the school, meet our coaches, teachers and students, visit classes, and learn about scholarships for local students. We offer programs for students in grades 8-PG in competitive skiing, luge, figure skating, boys hockey, girls hockey, recreational skiing and outdoor education.” For more info, call 518-523-3460.

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.

PLATTSBURGH — Join Host Mike Pedersen and Plattsburgh’s amateur poets, musicians, comics and others every week at Monopole’s Open Mic Night: 9pm, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for food and drink specials.

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

Thursday, Jan. 30

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

SARANAC LAKE — “Open Minded Mic Night” at BluSeed Studios in Saranac Lake hosted by Crowfeather, a new, local, original band. Seasoned and new performers are invited to share their voice and ideas in a professional acoustic setting.

Artist/performer sign up is limited to twelve and begins at 7:00 pm. Four spaces are reserved for newcomers until 7:15. Performance is at 7:30pm. Admission $3. 518891-3799 for more information.

Friday, Jan. 31

AUSABLE — Local Hypnotist Michael Blaine to perform at the AuSable Valley Middle High School Auditorium at an event hosted by the Class of 2016: 7pm, 6pm. $35/$10/$8 (family of four/adults/students). For more info, contact Scott Carter at 518-834-2800 or send him an email at carter.scott@avcsk12.org.

LAKE PLACID — Asbury Shorts, New York City’s longest running short film exhibition, returns to the Lake Placid Center for the Arts with their acclaimed touring showcase of award-winning short films, “The Asbury Short Film Concert”, described as a “fast-paced and hilarious program of outstanding short films selected from the world’s top film festivals, including Oscar contenders and international honorees.”

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The damned dams of the Adirondacks D

ams provide opportunities for power, navigation, fish barriers, and often serve as bridges for snowmobilers, hikers, bikers and skiers. They can also improve the aesthetics of an area by creating ponds and lakes.

Dams also create environments suitable for fresh water species such as brook trout, while also providing effective upstream barriers that prevent the introduction of non-native and invasive species of both flora and fauna. These are just a few of the benefits provided by backwoods dams and the bridges that are supported by them.

In recent years, there have been a number of the damn dams in the news. Most recently, the dam of note has been a popular and scenic structure located at Marcy Dam, which has long been considered the main Gateway into the High Peaks Wilderness Area.

In fact, Marcy Dam is likely one of the most iconic man made structures in the entire High Peaks region.

It is located on a popular and easily accessible travel corridor that receives heavy traffic all year round.

The location is typically one of the first places for hikers, snowshoers or cross-country skiers to stop and rest as they travel into the heart of the High Peaks from Adirondak Loj. On a typical summer day, it’s not uncommon to find a couple of dozen travelers hanging out on the bridge, or find their food bags hanging from it.

Prior to the arrival of Hurricane Irene in August of 2011, most first time visitors would be awestruck by the scene, when they first gazed across the small pond towards a stunning vista of Mount Colden, Avalanche Pass, and Wright Peak.

Typically, their jaws would drop before their packs hit the ground, as they took in the scene of the small backwoods pond, impounded by a log crib dam with a few Adirondack leantos sprinkled about.

Unfortunately, the old log dam was damaged beyond repair as a result of IreneÕ s onslaught which brought heavy rains, stiff winds and a lot of runoff from the surrounding High Peaks.

Although Marcy Dam was a destination site, it was also a place for launching off, as well as a wonderful place to return to.

It always seemed familiar, even if youÕ d only been there once. It was a benchmark, and you knew the journey was just beginning, or it was about to end. A quick trip into Marcy Dam was like visiting with an old friend.

Unfortunately, dear old Marcy couldnÕ t hold up to the powerful Irene and her Tropical Storm brethren. Neither could the old dam at Duck Hole, which was located several miles west of Marcy Dam. In between these two locations, there were several other remote dams, some of which were previously damaged, such as the dam at Flowed Lands, and some of which had previously been repaired, such as the dam at Henderson Lake.

Before Irene had even batted an eye on the Adirondacks, the old logging dam at Duck Hole was already in pretty rough shape.

Two years before Irene, DEC had removed the foot bridge that straddled the dam to provide hikers with access to the Bradley Pond Trail. Despite itÕ s advanced age, and a distinct lack of care and maintenance, the old Duck Hole dam managed to hang on. Sure, it leaked, and it had crumbled a bit, but the structure still managed to do what it was intended to do. It held back the waters of three roaring brooks each spring, and it provided safe sanctuary for beaver and brook trout, muskrat and salamanders, turtles and osprey, kingfishers and blue heron, bald eagles and more.

I was considered one of the Ô more.Õ Over the years, I traveled into Duck Hole on foot, bicycle, ski, snowshoe and eventually by canoe. In fact, I may have been the first public paddler to cover the new paddlerÕ s route which began with a carry from the Upper Works into Henderson Lake and on to a carry via Preston

Pond Pass into the Preston Ponds.

Along the trail, I stopped at a height of land in Preston Pond Pass where a small stream parted ways. As the water flowed off a cliff, it forked with the water flowing downhill in opposite directions to form two of the longest rivers in the state.

North and west it went down into the Preston Ponds which continue on into Duck Hole and the Cold River, before draining eventually into the Raquette.

In the opposite direction, the waters went South and east, the flow drained into Henderson Lake, where the outlet combined with the headwaters of the Hudson. From the height of land in Preston Pass, it was all downhill to the pond and I soon made quick work of the paddle across Upper Preston.

I followed a short carry into Lower Pond and before I knew it, I was on the outlet of the Lower and heading downstream to where it dumped into Duck Hole in a tumbling waterfall.

Fortunately, I had discovered an alternate route just above the falls, which had me crawling over spruce roots and through blinding balsams to get to the shore of Duck Hole.

Over the next few years, I returned to Duck Hole religiously in order to pray at the Altar of the Blessed Brookie. Fortunately, I was always treated well, and with each return trip, I watched the old grand dam deteriorate, bit by bit.

For nearly a century, the grand ol’ dam had held back the flowing waters from Hunter Pond, the Preston Ponds, Roaring Brook, Bradley Pond outlet and innumerable smaller creeks, crooks and brooks.

The combination of these flows provides water to Duck Hole and contributes the major source of water for the Cold River, which is a tributary of the Raquette.

A variety of visiting hikers and paddlers had urged the state to repair the Duck Hole dam in order to preserve the impoundment, which was a charming brook-trout pond ringed by mountains in the High Peaks Wilderness Area. By the end of the storm, the floodwaters had washed away the dam’s sluice gate and the pond lost an estimated 8 to 12 feet in depth.

All that was left of the 80-acre pond were three sluggish little streams winding through a mudflat. The pond no longer had sufficient depth to provide habitat to support a population of brook trout. I expect the result will soon be evident all along the reaches of Cold River, for which Duck Hole provided a brook trout nursery.

After IreneÕ s wrath breached the dam and emptied most of the ponded waters, the Department of Environmental Conservation was forced to make a decision, and it chose not to rebuild.

In part, the departmentÕ s rationale was practical. Given the remoteness of Duck Hole and rules restricting motorized access in Wilderness Areas, getting materials to the site would have been problematic. In addition, the cost of reconstructing the old timber and crib dam to comply with current day standards would be expensive (it was estimated the engineering study alone would cost $100,000). The departmentÕ s decision was based as much on the philosophical aspects of rebuilding a manmade structure in the wilderness as it was on the practical applications and required logistics. And I expect budgetary limitations also played a major part.

By definition, Wilderness Areas are places that are maintained for their primeval character, and as such they are to remain Ò where the earth and its community of life are untrammeled by man.Ó As a result, the State Land Master Plan does not allow for the reconstruction of existing dams in Wilderness Areas.

Existing dams, of which there are nearly a dozen, may be routinely maintained. However, the department currently does not have plans to replace dams in Wilderness Areas that have already been breached.

Proponents of keeping the dams raise issues such as the need to maintain fish barrier dams to prevent the introduction of nonnative, and invasive species from accessing Special Brook Trout waters.

There are also special considerations regarding navigation, which may be jeopardized with a reduction of water levels as evident on the Cedar River Flow, which is a 190 foot long, 15 foot

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trip is up to 100 miles long.

If there is snow in the region but not on the local trails, the Cancer Ride organizers may be offering the option of trailering the sleds to where snow is plentiful. Such a plan will be conveyed, if weather dictates, to those participants who are pre-registering, and be posted on the charityÕ s website: www.purpleribboncancerride.com. But considering the recent weather, it looks like the trails should have plenty of snow.

Proceeds of the event benefit Randy’s Radiation Patients’ Assistance Fund, a local charity which helps cancer patients receiving treatment at Glens Falls Hospital.

Several snowmobile clubs and motorsports dealers are among area businesses sponsoring the event. Among them are Progressive Motorsports of Hudson Falls, Sportline Honda of Queensbury, The South Warren Snowmobile Club, The Barnstormers Snowmobile Club of Hudson Falls, and the Ridge Riders of Hartford, and Wellers Auto Parts of Hudson Falls.

Registration forms can be downloaded from www.purpleribboncancerride.com or picked up at progressive Motorsports at 3058 state rte. 4 in Kingsbury.

The Purple Ribbon Cancer Ride was launched six years ago when organizers wanted to hold an event that raised money exclusively for local cancer patients in need of help.

Marcy Dam no longer provides this scenic vista. The pond has been greatly reduced, and it consists of a number of small streams running through a wide field of mud and debris. Eventually, vegatation such as tag alder will reclaim the mudflats and beaver may even move back to the region to establish a colony and revive the pond. high concrete dam located in the West Canada Lakes Wilderness Area.

If the dam is removed, the large lake would be reduced to three separate, smaller and shallower water bodies.

Similarly, there are four other dams in Wilderness Areas which will continue to require regular maintenance in order to provide for navigation. And there are also dams in designated Primitive or Wild Forest Areas such as the Upper and Lower dams on Lows Lake and Hitchens Pond where the regulations regarding man-made structures are not as strict as in Wilderness Areas.

But one has to wonder about the impact on tourism and effects to the landscape, if the attendant recreational opportunities were negatively impacted if dams are allowed to crumble from old age and neglect. Consider the after effects of lowering the water levels in Round Lake, and Whitney Lake if the outlet dam was breached. A similar situation could affect Pharaoh Lake if the dam were to go.

Other dams such as the old Mill Dam in Willsboro Dam are maintained as barriers necessary to prevent the upstream migration of sea lamprey for spawning purposes. The Willsboro dam effectively eliminates the possibility of lamprey migrating upstream to establish breeding grounds in the Boquet River.

However, the current dam also prevents the upstream migration of landlocked Atlantic salmon, and limits the potential for establishing a self-generating breeding population for one of the most sought after sport fish in the country.

Although the State Land Master Plan does permit the establishment of dams on waters contained within the Forest Preserve, it does not trump the state constitution.

If the dam could not be maintained on the newly minted state lands surrounding Boreas Pond and the attendant Essex Chain of Lakes, what would become of this grand old dame of the waters?

There have been numerous Fish Barrier Dams constructed throughout the park, with over half a dozen located within the St. Regis Canoe Area alone.

Such dams are necessary to protect the restoration of a native Adirondack brook trout population and the dams can be found protecting waters such as Ledge, Little Fish, Bone, Little Clear, Lydia Pond, Little Long and St. Regis Pond.

It would certainly be a contrary notion if the restoration of native flora and fauna by the construction of the fish barrier dams was not allowed, due to provisions requiring the lands to appear to be Ò constitutionally appropriate.Ó It would be a sad day indeed, if by zoning the land as wilderness we extirpated an iconic heritage species and diminished the recreational value of the land.

Maybe thatÕ s why lawyers prefer to litigate while the average man is satisfied simply spending his time paddling and fishing.

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

Sled ride & party to raise $$ for local cancer patients thom@denpubs.com HUDSON FALLS Ñ Registration is now open for a snowmobile excursion and party that annually raises money to help area cancer patients and their families.

The sixth annual Purple Ribbon Cancer Ride is to be held Saturday Feb. 1, starting and ending at the BoarÕ s Nest Bar & Grill at 1263 Patten Mills Road, West Fort Ann, Ñ and all are invited to participate.

Early registration accomplished by Jan. 26 is $30 per adult rider. Standard registration is set for 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. the day of the ride. The fee for child riders, ages 6 through 14, is $15, and those 5 and under are free.

Regardless of whether there’s sufficient snow covering the ground, the fundraiser Ñ which features a dinner, auction and live entertainment all included in the price Ñ will indeed be held, event organizers said this week. The party, with food, fun and music, will be held beginning at 6 p.m. whether thereÕ s snow or not, she said. Live country music will be provided by a talented regional band.

If there is sufficient snow cover, the ride will be conducted on trails through Washington and Warren counties. Annually, the

Snowmobilers line up for a portion of their day-long journey during the 2012 Purple Ribbon Cancer Ride, which raises money for local cancer patients undergoing radiation treatment. This year’s edition of the event is set for Feb. 1 — regardless of snow conditions — and is to be based at the Boar’s Nest Bar & Grill in West Fort Ann.

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STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY COURT COUNTY OF CLINTON IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS BY PROCEEDING IN REM PURSUANT TO ARTICLE ELEVEN OF THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW BY THE CITY OF PLATTSBURGH. COMBINED NOTICE & PETITIONOF FORECLOSURE PURSUANT TO RPTL §1123(2) (b) Index No.: 201400000062 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on the 10th day of January, 2014, the City Chamberlain hereinafter the “Enforcing Officer” of the City of Plattsburgh, hereinafter the “Tax District” pursuant to law filed with the Clerk of Clinton County the attached list of delinquent taxes and hereby commences this proceeding, to enforce the payment of delinquent taxes or other lawful charges which have accumulated and become liens against certain parcels of real property. The parcels to which this proceeding applies are described in Schedule A attached hereto and made a part hereof.

EFFECT OF FILING: All persons having or claiming to have an interest in the real property described in Schedule A hereto are hereby notified that the filing of this Notice and Petition constitutes the commencement by the Tax District of a proceeding in the court specified in the caption above to foreclose each of the tax liens held and owned by the Tax District in the

parcels described in Schedule A hereto by a foreclosure proceeding in rem.

NATURE OF PROCEEDING: This proceeding is brought against the real property only and is to foreclose the tax liens held and owned by the Tax District in the parcels described in Schedule A hereto.

No personal judgment will be entered herein for such taxes or other legal charges or any part thereof.

PERSONS AFFECTED: This Notice and Petition is directed to all persons owning or having or claiming to have an interest in the real property described herein.

Such persons are hereby notified further that a duplicate of such Notice and Petition has been filed in the office of the Enforcing Officer of the Tax District and will remain open for public inspection up to and including the date specified below as the last day for redemption.

RIGHT OF REDEMPTION: Any person having or claiming to have an interest in any such real property and the legal right thereto may on or before said date redeem the same by paying the amount of all such unpaid tax liens thereon, including all interest and penalties and other legal charges which are included in the lien against the such real property, computed to and including the date of redemption. Such payments shall be made to the City Chamberlain, City of Plattsburgh, 6 Miller Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901.

In the event that such taxes are paid by a person other than the record owner of such real property, the person so paying shall be entitled to have the tax liens affected hereby satisfied of record.

ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE IN THE FORM OF CASH, MONEY ORDER OR BANK CHECK. LAST DAY FOR REDEMPTION: THE LAST DAY FOR

REDEMPTION IS HEREBY FIXED AS THE 10th DAY OF APRIL, 2014.

SERVICE OF ANSWER: Every person having any right, title or interest in or lien upon any parcel of real property described in Schedule A hereto may serve a duly verified answer upon the attorney for the Tax District setting forth in detail the nature and amount of his or her interest and any defense or objection to the foreclosure.

Such answer must be filed in the Office of the Clinton County Clerk and served upon the attorney for the Tax District on or before the date above mentioned as the last day for redemption.

FAILURE TO REDEEM OR ANSWER: In the event of failure to redeem or answer by any person having the right to redeem or answer, such person shall be forever barred and foreclosed of all his or her right, title and interest and equity of redemption in and to the parcels described herein and a judgment in foreclosure may be taken by default.

I do hereby certify and affirm the foregoing as true under the penalties of perjury this 10th day of January, 2014.

ENFORCING OFFICER: Attorney for Tax District: John E. Clute, Esq. Attorney for the City of Plattsburgh 121 Bridge Street Plattsburgh, NY 12901 (518) 563-4884 Richard A Marks, City Chamberlain City of Plattsburgh 6 Miller Street Plattsburgh, NY 12901 (518) 563-7704 STATE OF NEW YORK) :SS.: COUNTY OF CLINTON) Richard A. Marks, being duly sworn, deposes and says: I am the Chamberlain of the City of Plattsburgh.

I have read the foregoing Petition and know the

contents thereof to be true of my own knowledge, except those matters that are stated on information and belief and as to those matters I believe them to be true.

Richard A. Marks Sworn to before me this 10th day of January, 2014.

Notary Public Eileen M. Sickles Notary Public State of New York #01SI6144159 Qualified in Clinton County Commission expires April 24, 2014 City of Plattsburgh List of Delinquent Tax Liens on File with the Clinton County Clerk Amounts Due are as of January 8, 2014 Tax Year Tax Bill # Tax Type Tax Bill Name City Tax Map Number Amount Due 2011 333 Property GK MANAGEMENT LLC 207.20-7-14 $5,557.01 2011 9000335 School GK MANAGEMENT LLC 207.20-7-14 $7,369.30 2011 333 Property GK MANAGEMENT LLC 207.20-7-14 $4,834.34 2011 9000335 School GK MANAGEMENT LLC 207.20-7-14 $6,848.43 2012 3116 Property LATINVILLE JAMES N 207.11-3-10 $3,274.13 2012 9002401 School KRIPLIN KERRY A 207.14-4-23 $2,920.35 2012

2423 Property LATINVILLE JAMES N 207.15-4-27 $3,219.13 2012 847 Property LATINVILLE JAMES N 207.15-5-20.1 $4,751.12 2012 2769 Property MILLER MARY E 207.15-6-52 $498.36 2012 2776 Property STOTLER PATRICK L 207.15-9-7 $749.04 2012 9001474 School EVEREST BEN F 207.16-1-13 $2,649.35 2012 2710 Property RANA AFZAL 207.16-1-14 $2,047.85 2012 2686 Property JABAUT MATTHEW 207.16-1-29 $2,309.77 2012 9002161 School JABAUT MATTHEW 207.16-1-29 $3,205.28 2012 9002413 School LABARRE GLENN A 207.16-2-15 $1,933.00 2012 2087 Property BRAULT JOHANNE 207.16-5-10 $3,647.30

207.18-1-2 $4,079.40

221.12-1-9 $1,928.73

2012 487 Property VAN PELT SHANE 207.18-4-6 $3,792.65

2012 9004614 School WAHL MICHAEL F 221.12-1-9 $2,650.06

2012 9004562 School VAN PELT SHANE 207.18-4-6 $5,365.97 2012 434 Property LATINVILLE JAMES N 207.19-3-23 $3,947.81

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2012 2220 Property RUFFIN DIANE L 221.18-2-2 $559.46 2012 2276 Property COGAN WILLIAM M 221.20-3-78 $2,930.42

2012 3322 Property BRODI STEPHEN 207.20-5-10 $7,340.67

2012 9000886 School COGAN WILLIAM M 221.20-3-78 $2,389.65

2012 9000526 School BRODI STEPHEN 207.20-5-10 $10,191.06

2012 1210 Property BRODI STEPHEN T 221.7-3-10 $2,021.01

2012 678 Property WAHL MICHAEL F 207.74-1-22 $1,371.37

2012 9000530 School BRODI STEPHEN T 221.7-3-10 $9,444.11

2012 4057 Property LATINVILLE JAMES N 221.11-3-16 $7,058.50

2012 3351 Property FORD SUSAN 221.7-4-15 $1,258.10

2012 1729 Property LAMONDA FLORENCE IRENE 221.11-8-20 $435.54 2012 4532 Property PROCTOR JOSEPH C 221.12-1-16 $1,410.94

2012 9000498 School BRAULT JOHANNE 207.16-5-10 $5,154.20

2012 9003721 School PROCTOR JOSEPH C 221.12-1-16 $2,166.42

2012 2633 Property LATINVILLE JAMES N

2012 4540 Property WAHL MICHAEL F

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2012 9001589 School FORD SUSAN 221.7-4-15 $1,502.48 2012 1424 Property LATINVILLE JAMES N 221.8-4-12 $7,914.11 I certify and affirm that the foregoing List of Delinquent Taxes is true under penalty of perjury.

Dated:01/10/2014 Richard A. Marks Enforcing Officer E X P L A N AT O R Y NOTES The following notes are not part of the allegations of the NOTICE & PETITION and are included to

provide general information about the tax foreclosure and redemption process.

1. Schedule A to the Notice and Petition is the list of the Delinquent Taxes that was filed with the Clinton County Clerk’s Office for the above referenced tax years.

2. Under the Column “Tax Type”, the term “Property” refers to City and County land taxes, delinquent City refuse, water and sewer bills and any special assessments.

The term “School” refers to City of Plattsburgh School District taxes.

3.

The Column “Amount Due” is the amount due as of January 8th, 2014 for delinquent 2012 Property and 2012-13 School taxes and, where indicated, 2011 taxes.

The Amount Due does not include tax foreclosure costs1, and interest that will accrue on the Amount Due on the 15th day of each month during the foreclosure process.

The Amount Due does not include 2013 Property Taxes or 2013-14 School taxes which must be paid to redeem a parcel from the foreclosure proceeding. For example, if you owe taxes for 2011, 2012 and 2013, the law requires the liens to be redeemed in reverse chronological order which means the 2013 taxes are redeemed first and the 2011 taxes are redeemed last. The tax foreclosure proceeding will continue until the 2011 tax lien is paid.

4. To confirm the amount you must pay to redeem a property from the tax foreclosure proceeding, please contact the City Chamberlain by calling 518-563-7704, or email inquiries addressed to fcs@cityofplattsburghny.gov.

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