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Land swap challenge made

By Keith Lobdell keith@denpubs.com

LEWIS Ñ The legal wrangling may have begun over Prop 5.

Four environmental advocacy groups have joined with a California environmental Ò law organizationÓ to express their concerns over the recent passage of a state constitutional amendment allowing for a land swap between the State of New York and NYCO Minerals, based in Willsboro with mining operations in Lewis.

The land swap would allow the state and NYCO to exchange parcels of land so the mineral company could continue to mine for Wollastonite, a mineral used in paint, plastics used in the automobile industry, brake pads and linings, ceramics, construction materials and more. NYCO officials believe the land swap will keep their business viable in the Lewis and Willsboro area for at least another decade.

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Winners named in Elks free throw contest

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Australian man found

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By Seth Lang

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Keene’s Brandon Dumas drives to the hoop for two of his four points against the Schroon Lake Wildcats during recent NBL Division III play.

Photo by John Gereau

Power rate increase draws ire at BOS Lady Patriots defeat Class A contender PAGE 14

By Pete DeMola pete@denpubs.com

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The Essex County Board of Supervisors had a full slate at the first round of monthly committee meetings at the board of supervisors chambers on Tuesday, Jan. 15.

Skyrocketing utility costs from Na-

tional Grid elicited strong responses from several lawmakers: Ò There has to be some control,Ó said Supervisor Thomas Scozzafava (D-Moriah) on the rising utility costs resulting from this monthÕ s polar vortex and cold snap. Ò If we ever did that with taxes, we wouldnÕ t be around for very long.Ó

Scozzafava said that the rates, some of which have reportedly risen 50 percent from last month, were Ò devastatingÓ for the elderly and those on fixed incomes. Ò And thereÕ s no explanation on the bill, nothing.Ó CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

RAY BROOK Ñ On Wednesday, Jan. 15, New York State Forest Rangers located the body of missing Australian man Captain Paul John McKay, 33, ending a search effort that lasted nearly two weeks. Ò This is not the outcome we hoped for,Ó village Police Chief Bruce Nason said at a press conference late Wednesday morning at the state police Troop B headquarters in Ray Brook.

The body was located near the summit of Scarface Mountain around 11 a.m on Tuesday, Jan. 14, in the town of North Elba.

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Bill Owens not seeking re-election in 21st Congressional District Who’s in, who’s out, who might for New York 21st

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The announcement last week that Congressman Bill Owens would not be seeking re-election in November has both Republicans and Democrats moving around the deck chairs to seek out their top candidates for what may be a wide-open contest.

The status of the race has been changing daily as candidates either opt in or out.

With Democrats still looking to regroup after the Owens, who lives in Plattsburgh, announcement, some Republicans have put their names into the race, while others have backed out.

Currently, the biggest name in the race is Republican Elise Stefanik, a Willsboro resident who has received backing from former NY-21 candidate Doug Hoffman of Lake Placid as well as Former state Sen. Raymond Meier and 2012 Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan, whom she worked for on the campaign trail. Ò I worked for President George W. Bush in the Domestic Policy Council and the office of the Chief of Staff,” Stefanik said in a September interview with the Valley News. Ò I thought it was the privilege of my life to see the decision making process at the highest level.Ó

Stefanik added she learned a lot from her time in the West Wing about what she felt was proper leadership. Ò In the meetings with the Chief of Staff, everyone had a seat at the table and every opinion mattered,Ó she said. Ò That is not how all White Houses are run.Ó Also announced as candidates for the GOP are Joseph M. Gilbert of DeKalb Junction and Michael F. Ring of Adams Center.

Taking her name out of contention was State Sen. Betty Little of Queensbury, who said in a Jan. 21 press release that she, Ò will run for reelection to the New York State Senate as I had planned.Ó On the fence is former Congressional candidate Matt Doheny of Watertown, who has said he is considering another run for the position.

At current, no Democrats have thrown their hat into the ring to replace their political peer in Owens. Addie Russell, a state assemblywoman from the 116th District, announced Jan. 17 that she would not seek the position.

Essex County Board of Supervisors Chairman Randy Douglas of Jay has stated that he would not rule out running for the position. Many thought he would be the Democratic candidate when Teresa Sayward retired from the state assembly before the 2012 election, but he declined.

Former Essex County Democratic Committee Chair Stuart Brody, who lives in the town of Essex, has also expressed interest, along with Jon Cardinal, Lee Kindlon of

Jay Supervisor, BOS Chair Randy Douglas ‘would not rule out,’ run at seat

By Shawn Ryan

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Congressman Bill Owens (D-Plattsburgh), left, is pictured during a tour of the Lake Placid Pub and Brewery in 2013. Owens announced last week that he will not seek re-election for his seat in the 21st Congressional District.

Photo by Keith Lobdell

Albany, former Congressman Scott Murphy of Glens Falls,

and John Sullivan of Saratoga Springs.

WASHINGTON D.C. Ñ With little fanfare, Representative Bill Owens’ (D-NY 21) office issued a press release Tuesday announcing that he will not be seeking re-election for the Assembly seat he currently holds.

In the brief release, Owens thanked family and friends, and expresses his desire to Ò undertake new endeavors,Ó and to spend more time with his family. Ò After careful thought and consideration, I have decided not to seek re-election for the 21st Congressional District in November,Ó the release quotes Owens as saying. Ò It has truly been a privilege to serve, and I plan on continuing to work for a brighter future for the region.Ó Owens said he will serve out the remainder of his term focusing on the same issues, including the passage of a Farm Bill, that he has been working on since being elected in November of 2009.

There is no word if Owens is planning on endorsing any candidate to run for the 21st Congressional District seat in November.

Three Republicans, Joseph Gilbert of St. Lawrence County, Michael Ring of Jefferson County, and Elise Stefanik of Essex County have already announced their intent to run for OwensÕ seat.

No Democrats have announced the intention to run yet, but Randy Douglas (D), Jay Supervisor and Essex County Board of Supervisors Chairman, said he would have to discuss the matter with his family and staff, but would not rule out the possibility of running. Ò Politics aside, Bill has been an excellent Congressman,Ó said state Assemblywoman Janet Duprey. Ò On a personal level IÕ m going to miss him. I wish him the very best going forward.Ó Ò I want to thank Congressman Owens for his service representing this district. I think regardless of which side of the isle youÕ re on, he should be commended for being an advocate on behalf of New York 21,Ó Stefanik said.

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ave you checked out the North Country SPCAÕ s Facebook page recently? There is lots of news, including an update on Bear Bear, who is making great progress in his foster home, an adoption update of our favorite Ò PittieÓ Brandy, and more news about recent adoptions. In addi-

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estport music maestro Rose Chancler, artistic director of Piano by Nature, invites you to the latest Piano by Nature concert at the Hand House in Elizabethtown, this Saturday, Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 26 at 3 p.m. Rose will welcome the return of her friend RŽ ne Lecuona, a concert pianist and professor of piano who has been a favorite of Piano by Nature audiences in her previous appearances. International critics have praised her playing as Ò remarkableÓ and Ò inspired.Ó For more information call 9622949 or visit www.pianobynature.org.

Starting Feb. 1, dance teacher John Danyew of Champlain Valley Dance will deejay a Ò First Saturday DanceÓ at the Heritage House on the first Saturday evening of the month for the next several months. The evening is free and open to the public, starting with an introductory lesson at 7:30 p.m. and then two hours of dancing from 8 to 10 p.m. John will offer an eclectic lineup of music, with a mix of Nightclub, Latin, Ballroom, and Swing, throwing in the occasional Line Dance for good measure.

Congratulations to Westport senior Lloyd Staats for his achievement in being honored with a Congressional Nomination to the

Essex

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tÕ s been quite a winter for the town road crew, with endless cold and occasional rain storms that keep the highways coated with ice. With the sun still low in the sky, ice doesnÕ t melt as readily as it will a month from now, especially on east-west roads that are shaded by trees. With the very low temperatures, salt has little effect on ice and thereÕ s not much to be done except spread sand and slow down. Given this yearÕ s tough conditions, our road crew has done an excellent job with the equipment they have. In situations where absolutely no ice can be tolerated, like airport runways and railroad switching yards, small jet engines are used to blast heat, but jets are impractical because of the huge amounts of fuel used and the thunderous noise.

I was recently in northern Michigan, where they know a thing or two about winter, and I was looking for some warm gloves for skiing and outdoor work. An astute salesman suggested mittens, an item I hadnÕ t worn since childhood, in particular Òc hopperÓ m ittens. ItÕ s a two layer item, with a warm woolen inner mitten and a leather outer mitten, with deer

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tion, you will find information and postings of interest from members of our Facebook family, including where to go for dog obedience lessons and information about the Puppy Mill Bill. If you havenÕ t visited our site yet, you are in for a treat. If you have an adoption story of your own, we would love for you to share it. And while you stop by, please remember to Ò likeÓ us!

Our featured pet this week is Cocoa, a handsome 10-year-old, purebred Siamese with dazzling blue eyes. This regal gentleman is proof that an older cat can still have plenty to offer. Cocoa is very sociable and friendly; he gets along well with other cats and gentle dogs as well as anyone who stops by to say Ò hello!Ó Cocoa has a rumbling purr that begins almost as soon as you pick him up. He is very healthy and active. This mellow fellow really needs to get out of here and find a secure and loving home. Please stop by and meet this prince of a cat and give him the second chance he so rightly deserves.

Colin Wells • WestportNYNews@gmail.com United States Air Force Academy by Congressman Bill Owens. Congratulations also to the four students from Westport who will be attending the upcoming Character in Leadership Institute, sponsored by Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society at Plattsburgh State University: Wyatt Gough, Chloe Mitchell, Thomas Mero, and Sam Napper.

(Thanks to Joanne Mazotte for these items!)

While weÕ re on the subject of outstanding students, we have a young scholar from WCS, Scarlett Moore, who is contributing to a learned paper that will be presented at an academic conference in Oxford, England this summer. ScarlettÕ s contribution examines the attitude of the medieval Jewish philosopher and theologian Moses Maimonides toward women in his famous treatise, The Guide for the Perplexed. Thanks to John Roemischer (who is writing the rest of the paper) for this item.

Congratulations to the six winners of the CATS Photo and Caption contest: Cynthia Stacey, Katherine Clark, Bethany Teitelbaum, Aran Voss-Hutchins, Barbara Beebe-Brassard, and John Zurlo. For more information and to see the winning photos, go to champlainareatrails.com.

Rob Ivy • robhivy@gmail.com hide being the preferred material. Although they are not good for driving modern cars with all of their little buttons, choppers are much warmer than gloves. I couldn’t find out where the chopper name comes from, but would guess it’s from splitting fire wood. Another suggestion for coping with cold and ice are grippers for your shoes. The UPS truck stopped by the other day, and I went sliding across the driveway to fetch our package. The driver hopped out of her truck and with great aplomb walked over and handed it to me, laughing at my contortions. She was wearing grippers and said itÕ s well worth buying the good ones because they fit better and last longer.

After a year or two of no steady employment, goofing off really, I’ve taken a job doing agricultural census work. Starting next month, IÕ ll be visiting farmers and interviewing them about income, expenses, production, planting intentions, machinery costs and the like. I hope weÕ ll be working with the smaller scale vegetable and crop operations that have significantly changed the face of farming in this part of the world.

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tÕ s January sales time at our own awesome little department store known as the Elizabethtown Thrift Shop. The room angels as the volunteers are called, want you to know that the 25-cent book sale continues through the end of the month. There is a red dot sale going on in the menÕ s department. Beginning Monday, Jan. 27, through to Feb. 1, all adult only winter coats are half price. In the ladies department look for the reduced sale rack with some very fashionable items for your shopping pleasure. They hope youÕ ve been clearing out those post holiday items and saving them for the next collection day on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 10 a.m. until noon at the United Church of Christ parish hall.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, contact a current volunteer, stop in at the shop or if you have any questions, you may call the shop at 873-6518.

The Elizabethtown Social Center is hosting a Ò Prom Dress SaleÓ on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. If your interested in making a little money, think of bringing those seldom worn fancy dresses and accessories taking up room in your closet to the consignment fundraiser. Donations will

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anuary weather has good and bad days, this week we went from a few bad storm days and one January thaw like day, now we are heading into some real cold days. So we just need to dress very warm.

Did you know our new town Supervisor wants to get to know the people of the community and your concerns.

So every Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m., he will welcome you to join him at the town hall for an informal sharing of ideas. He will continue these times until no one shows up so take him up on his offer.

I hope you watch for the Champlain Film SocietyÕ s line up of movies being offered for the next several weeks, wow they have some great and current winner movies scheduled, movies close to home and at a very reasonable price.

Did you know a weekly short worship service is offered at the Senior Assisted Living center for the residents. Janice Allen volunteers to make these available and is most grateful to Richard Greer for assisting with the music on the key board. Each week from 10 to 15 gather and make this a welcome service offered there. Interested local persons are welcome to drop in and

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havenÕ t seen lights on in Kingsland Square Bistro and Bakery for a while now. I thank Jim and Christa for their efforts. The place looked incredible and the food was delicious. I wish them both the best in any of their future endeavors.

On the subject of breakfast, I am quite addicted to the breakfast sandwiches at the Sunoco located right before exit 34 to the Interstate. Lori cooks a very tasty breakfast burrito.

Received a new email from Danny Kaifetz, Director of the very active North Country Honor Flight. They are now selling Honor Flight Daily Drawing tickets. As reported by Kaifetz: Ò $10 tickets gets you one chance per day the entire month of March 2014 for the Daily $100 cash prize, and the $500 cash prize on Fridays! Daily winning number determined by the N.Y.S. Evening Lottery Number. Now hear this: Each of the four $500 Grand Prize winners will be doubled to $1,000 if the ticket owner

be accepted on Wednesday, Jan. 29, through Friday, Jan. 31, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. For more details, visit their website at elizabethtownsocialcenter.org or call 873-6408.

When heading off to college every little bit helps. Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union is accepting applications from high school seniors across the state, until Jan. 31, for the chance to win several scholarships towards tuition at two or four year accredited colleges. Applications are for members of the credit union and can be found on the TFCUNOW website or stop in at the office.

They must be return to the attention of Pamela Nolan. For more information call a member service representative at 585-6725.

Thank you to the all the contestants who entered the Champlain Area Trails Photo Contest. Congratulations to the Ò First PlaceÓ winners: Katherine Clark, Cynthia Stacy and Bethany Teitelbaum. Also, congratulations to the Ò PeopleÕ s Choice AwardÓ winners: Aran Voss-Hutchins, Barbara Beebe-Brassard and John Zurlo. Take time to view the beautiful photographs of the incredible area we live in by visiting the CATS website at champlainareatrails.org.

Janice Allen • 963-8912 • allens@willex.com lend support and meet the residents it take place each Sunday at 11:15 a.m. They are still seeking new residents all the time and the program and services get better as they grow in numbers. I think they have done a wonderful job of making this building into a great addition of services to our community.

Another did you know. Willsboro has a big anniversary coming up in the spring of 2015, we will be 250 year old. The Heritage Society has started getting some great plans in progress and would truly welcome offers of ideas, and volunteer help, so really make plans to come join us. This group meets each month on the second Friday evening at 7 p.m. at the Library, just drop in and share ideas. They are also planning a celebration this spring to celebrate the Battle at the falls of the Boquet River, this will be a very active one day event, here also they are looking for community input.

RickÕ s Place is now offering Breakfast on the weekends.

Happy Birthday to: Ron Hammel Jan. 25, Chilton McPheeters Jan. 25, Marshall Benedict Jan. 27, Steve Bridge Jan. 27, T.J Sayward Jan. 27, Ida Atkinson Jan. 28 (Age 100-plus), Jacob Hubbard Jan. 30.

Kyle Page • kmpage1217@charter.net is a veteran!Ó Kaifetz also adds: Ò Tickets available at MacSweeneys, VFW 125 & 1505, LEGION 912 & 1619, or by calling 518 8349901. If you would like to assist in selling tickets, which would be nice, please give us a call. All ticket sales due at our next meeting on Feb. 12.Ó Of course all proceeds go to help fund this year Õ s Honor Flights.

I took down the feeder that was ravaged by the squirrel this weekend. Picked up a new three tier feeder and set that up in its place. It honestly doesnÕ t look very squirrel Ð proof but weÕ ll see. As the snow melts a lot of bird seed is getting exposed and my backyard is exploding with feeding birds. I have noticed deer by the side of the road several times this past week early in the morning both on the way to AuSable Forks and near the AuSable Chasm.

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Pictured from left: Elise LePage (11), Alax LaFountain (13), Justin Bedard (9), AuSable Forks Grand Knight Mark Holt, Stephen Hudson (10), District Deputy Allen Dixon, Johann Hudson (12), Free Throw Chairman D. Peter Light, Hannah Greenley (14)

Elks free throw contest held in Au Sable Forks

Karin DeMuro, Kye Turner, Marci Wren and Arin Burdo teach Zumba, a fitness class set to music, at the Elizabethtown Social Center.

Photo by Keith Lobdell

Beat the Winter Blahs: Social Center offers Zumba classes

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The New Year always brings an increase of people to the Ò dance floor.Ó ThatÕ s the goal behind Zumba, an exercise craze that has continued to draw people in. Ò ItÕ s fun for people who like to move to music and get a little exercise as well,Ó Elizabethtown Social Center Director Arin Burdo said. Ò It is a fun atmosphere. You are really trying to focus on that party atmosphere and there is not a lot of pressure on you to have to know all of the moves and do them exactly right.Ó Burdo is one of four Zumba instructors at the social center, which recently added a fifth option for classes. Zumba is held at the centers Monday evenings from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. (instructor Marci Wren); Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. (Burdo) and its new time of 5 to 6 p.m. (Kye Turner); Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m. (Karin DeMuro) and Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m. (Burdo). Classes are $5 per session for adults and free for teens. Ò We all get together and its a great chance to talk with each other and work out together,Ó DeMuro said. Ò ItÕ s all about the music and there are so many different types of music that we use. Once people get into it, they love it because it is something that is for every age and every level.Ó

Ò It has been a great class,Ó Wren, who was the first Zumba instructor at the social center, said. Ò ItÕ s a community of people that come here to have fun and it has been so exciting to see the program expand and grow.Ó Ò I am all about colors and so is Zumba,Ó Turner said.

Burdo said that the classes grow during the winter months when people are looking for indoor exercise options. Ò Post-holidays is always the busiest time of year,Ó she said.

Along with Zumba programs offered in Elizabethtown, several communities have similar Zumba classes. The Heritage House in Westport offers Zumba Classes on Sundays and Wednesdays starting at 6:30 p.m.

For more information on the Elizabethtown Community Center Zumba classes or their other events, visit the website elizabethtownsocialcenter.org.

ELCS to hold board meeting ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School Board of Education will hold a special meeting Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 6 p.m. in the conference room. During the meeting, it is anticipated the board will convene in executive session to discuss contract negotiations.

Au SABLE FORKS Ñ Four AuSable Forks and two Morrisonville youths were the top shooters in the Knights of Columbus District 95 Free Throw Contest held on Saturday, Jan. 18 at Holy Name School in Au Sable Forks.

Au Sable Forks Council 2301, Morrisonville Council 6067 and Peru Council 7273 sponsored the contest. All the winIDA SRAVER ADAMS ners have been invited to comJUL 06, 1924 - JAN 20, 2014 pete in the Regional K of C Free Ida Sraver Adams, 89 of Surviving is her brother Throw Competition scheduled Southport, passed away on William Sraver Jr. and wife for March 8 in Massena.

Monday, January 20, 2014 at Maureen of Boiling Spring Winners included Elise LePDosher Nursing Center.

Lakes; a sister Anna Mae Alage (11), Alax LaFountain (13), Mrs. Adams was born July 6, bright and husband Richard Justin Bedard (9), Stephen 1924 in Baltimore, Maryland of Maryland; several nieces Hudson (10), Johann Hudson the daughter of the late and nephews including William Sraver and Ida Charles Sraver and wife Car(12) and Hannah Greenley (14) Hoffmester Sraver. Raised in ol, Linda K. Sandgren and Since 1972, councils have Baltimore, she lived in many husband Eric, Bonnie Leupsponsored the Knights of Coareas of the country while kes all of Maryland, and lumbus International Free her husband was living. PreCharlene Fitzpatrick and Throw Championship for boys viously she had lived in Uphusband Carl of New Mexiand girls between the ages of per Jay, New York and had co.

9 and 14. The championship lived in Southport since 1998.

A memorial service will be is set up to have the contesDuring WWII, she was a real held at a later date at St. Petants compete within their life "Rosie the Riveter", havter Lutheran Church in ing worked for Glenn L. MarSouthport. Inurnment will be own gender and age group. All tin Aircraft factory in Middle in Willsboro, New York. competition starts at the local River, Maryland.

Mrs. You may send online condolevel. Winners move on to the Adams was preceded in lences to www.peacocknewn district, regional, and state or death by her husband Donamwhite.com provincial levels. From there, ald Adams; four brothers, AlPeacock-Newnam & White some make it to the internabert Ender, Brantner Sraver, Funeral and Cremation Sertional level for championship Raymond Sraver, and her vice, Southport, North Carcompetition in their group. twin brother Charles Sraver; olina. and a sister Theresa Jones.

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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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and the retraining of the hile discussAmerican workforce to ing job creadapt to the new deation and mands of the technology training at a recent reand the world market. gional workforce investGovernment support ment board meeting, we programs cannot provide were told not to expect a substitute for creating much changing over the new jobs that are necesnext few years until the sary for new tax revenue nation undergoes an adand development of our ministrative change in Dan Alexander community economies.

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Thoughts from Jobs must be created by The Workforce Investthe private sector so that ment Act (WIA) was Behind the Pressline more taxes are generated passed in 1998 under the while unemployment is Clinton Administration replacing the Job Training Partnership decreased -- especially by the long term Act (JTPA) as the largest single source unemployed -- for the whole economy to expand. of federal funding for workforce develEven Pope Francis seems to underopment activities. WIA was designed to create a universal access system of one- stand that simple fact. Ò The rich must help, respect and promote the poor,Ó stop career centers, which would provide access to training and employment he recently said. Ò I exhort you to generous solidarity.Ó Clearly His Holiness services for a range of workers, including low-income adults, low-income understands that we need greater genyouth, and dislocated workers. As part erosity from those who can give and not more mandatory income redistribuof the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Congress made tion brought about by government intervention. Charities not only perform substantial, badly-needed new investbetter than governments when offering ments in WIA. assistance, but their efforts are focused Since then, WIA has limped along appropriately based on their specific waiting for reauthorization to help enpurpose and community. sure our nationÕ s workers receive the The simple thought that workforce services and support they need to go development is not one of our nationÕ s back to work and begin rebuilding our economy and their lives. The underly- highest priorities and instead is a topic ing purpose of WIA is to ensure that to be bantered about in the next presidential election is a serious waste of every U.S. worker has an opportunity time and great loss of opportunity. Ò ItÕ s at good employment. the economy, stupidÓ shouldnÕ t just be Unfortunately, over the last few a great political one-liner when seeking years, dollars and initiative have been office but must be one of the three top scarce. One would think that rebuilding the economy, focusing on training and priorities of all elected officials.

The only way to get our economic education to keep pace with the world economy, would be one of our highest engine running at full throttle is to unleash the American entrepreneurial priorities. The American worker has alspirit and ensure that we are preparways wanted nothing more than an oping our children, the underemployed portunity to prove their worth. In prior and the unemployed worker to meet generations, a Ò jobÓ was considered to workplace demands. This is what the be the pathway to prosperity.

This theory was endorsed by both Workforce Investment Act was created Democrats and Republicans as no one to address. Leaving that valuable reever doubted the resolve and creativity source on the sidelines during the next few years, seems a terrible waste of of the American worker to overcome whatever obstacles may be placed in time and money to me. his or her way. But in recent years, more dollars and greater emphasis has been Dan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denplaced on government handouts and ton Publications. He may be reached at dan@ support programs than on job creation denpubs.com.

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dren to give to your local community in honor of Dr. KingÕ s selfless acts of years gone by. ItÕ s important to teach your his week, America celebrated children that giving to your community the life of Dr. is a worthwhile activMartin Luther ity. Volunteer together King. His noble and as a family. Choose a self sacrificing accomgroup or topic that you plishments on behalf of wish to support. Have African Americans are a discussion as a family legendary. Dr. King stood which charity or more defiantly in the face of you would like that to United States government be. Then decide how you supported segregation. would like to support He made himself the that entity. Can you give target of thousands of of your time or resources threats against him and or both? This would be his family. Dr. King proa great opportunity to phetically acknowledged discuss finances with

By Scot Hurlburt that he would not live to your children. Help your see the freedoms in Amerchildren save some of their money for ica that he helped to achieve. A snipers charitable work. This will help instill a bullet cut his life short and it is on Marlife-long attitude of service for others. tin Luther King Day that we acknowlRemember, all kids count. edge his accomplishments and sacrifices.

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Continued from page 1 Voters passed Proposition 5, allowing for the land swap, during the November General Election after two consecutive green lights from the state legislature. The Proposition received backing from numerous government and economic groups, as well as receiving the blessing of the Adirondack Council, the Elizabethtown-based environmental watchdog group.

However Earthjustice, a San Fransiscobased legal firm whose mission, according to their website, is to act as; Ò a non-profit public interest law organization dedicated to protecting the magnificent places, natural resources, and wildlife of this earth, and to defending the right of all people to a healthy environment,Ó recently sent a letter to New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens on behalf of Adirondack Wild, Protect the Adirondacks, the Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter and Atlantic States Legal Foundation.

In the 13-page letter signed by Earthjustice Managing Attorney Deborah Goldberg, the organization states its belief that any mining operations on the Lewis property known as Lot 8 would still be illegal under several state laws. Ò Although Proposal Number Five exempted Lot 8 from the Ô forever wildÕ mandate and other protections... for the narrow purposes approved by the voters, the listed requirements remain unchanged, and the amendment imposed new requirements for

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Continued from page 1 He called for the State Public Service Commission to investigate and expressed a desire to cooperate with State Sen. Betty Little (R-Queensbury) and Assemblyman Dan Stec’s (R-Queensbury) office.

Supervisor Dan Connell (D-Westport) said that he was Ò besiegedÓ with complaints from constituents as he was leaving a town hall meeting on Monday night: Ò I couldnÕ t get out the door,Ó he said.

Connell said residents told him that after extensively examining their bills, they found a rise in the cost per kilowatt hour was the reason for Ò mostÓ of the increase Ñ not their overall usage. Ò WeÕ re going to go at this from a number of different directions,Ó he said.

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County health department official Jessica DarneyBuehler delivered a presentation on the agencyÕ s pending plans to whip county residents into shape: Ò We want to make sure that weÕ re using our limited resources to the best of our abilities,Ó she said.

An assessment plan determined that the leading priorities are to reduce obesity in children and adults and increase access to chronic disease preventive care and management.

The county has identified different approaches on how to handle each issue, she said. To combat obesity, officials hope to examine how community environments are designed and how they contribute to the sustained epidemic.

For obesity, that could mean looking at menu plans in schools and encouraging healthy changes, she said, which could be something as simple as swapping out vending machines for a healthier alternative.

For private employers, it may be assisting staff in developing organizational policies and practices to maintain healthy decisions.

To combat chronic disease, the county aims to in-

implementing legislation,Ó Goldberg said in her letter.

Goldberg said that the property still comes under all, Ò non-constitutional protections,Ó including the State Environmental Quality Review Act, the State Administrative Procedures Act, the Mined Land Reclamation Act, the Freshwater Wetlands Act, Adirondack Park Agency Act, Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan, Jay Mountain Wilderness Unit Management Plan and New York Environmental Conservation Law, among others. Ò We also ask... that DEC will fulfill its obligations under all of those unaltered, nonconstitutional provisions before permitting NYCO to conduct any minerals sampling operations in Lot 8,Ó Goldberg wrote.

The letter was sent to the DEC after it announced intentions to publish a draft Temporary Revocable Permit (TRP) authorizing NYCO to engage in mineral sampling operations, Ò notwithstanding the protections afforded to such land.Ó Goldberg states that the state cannot make the land swap with NYCO until new legislation is passed revising current land management plans and a SEQRA is completed.

She further stated that the state had 15 days to acknowledge their list of concerns and state that they, Ò intend to comply fully with them.Ó The DEC has pointed to a court case, Durante v. Evans, in order to Ò abrogate,Ó law governing the, Ò approximately 200 acres of forest preserve land contained in Lot 8.Ó Goldberg contended that decision does not apply in this matter. crease screening for those 40 and up without insurance and look at self-management opportunities that exist and promote opportunities that already exist.

Buehler said that ideally, the town supervisors will convey this information to their constituents and work with the county to create environments that are supportive of maintaining a healthy population.

“There are a lot of policy ways that local officials can to do affect health,Ó she said. Ò Where we live and work have a tremendous impact on our health and behaviors.Ó

Tourism

While this winter has been rough due to the lack of sustained snowfall, the county is in a better position in facilitating tourism than in past years, said Jim McKenna, head of the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism, the agency that handles the countyÕ s tourism outreach efforts.

McKenna was confident the region would benefit from Gov. Andrew CuomoÕ s proposal in last weekÕ s State of the State Address to bring destination resorts to the region to encourage economic growth.

The North Country Regional Economic Development Council was awarded over $1 million for region wide marketing initiatives, McKenna said.

Some of the components that will affect the region include a direct campaign to the French-Canadian market, motorcycle touring promotion, a targeted boating campaign to drive cruiser traffic from the Hudson River and the Great Lakes into Lake Champlain and the St. Lawrence River and a familiarization tour for international bloggers.

Economic Development Committee Chair Roby Politi (R-North Elba) said that towns have seen an uptick of searches on their online properties: overall website visits to the Schroon Lake region are up 24 percent since this time last year; visits to Lake PlacidÕ s official site were up 33 percent for the same period and topped one million pageviews for the first time ever. Ò To stay competitive, we have to have a strong web presence,Ó said Politi. Ò ItÕ s made a big difference

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To the Valley News: 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 percent 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.

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Continued from page 1 Essex County Coroner Francis Whitelaw authorized the removal of the body. The body was then transported to Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake by New York State Police Aviation.

McKay had been reported missing Jan. 3 by his family in Australia after his father received an email leading him to believe he was not returning.

Officials received a report from an eye witness that McKay was last seen carrying a large backpack and heading east near railroad tracks on the border of Ray Brook and Saranac Lake around noon on New YearÕ s Eve. Officials expanded they’re original search area covering areas around the Northville Placid Trail, Seymour Mountain and Scarface Mountain.

Due to the fluctuation in temperatures, officials were not able to see any tracks left by Mckay.

Because of very dense cover, the body was not visible from the aerial search nor by Rangers who had been on the summit of Scarface

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.

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Blue Box a success To the Valley News: In early 2013, High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care got permission from Jody Olcott, from Essex County IDA, to have a Blue Clothing Donation Box placed on the corner of Tom Phelps Way and Plank Road in Mineville. We at HPHPC would like to thank Jody and all those who have donated items in 2013. The surrounding communities have helped us raise $1,531.75 by depositing unwanted clothes and shoes.

ItÕ s the kind and generous support of communities like Mineville, Port Henry, Westport, and Essex, that makes it possible to continue our customized and supportive patient care.

With the recent expansion of our service area into Washington County, High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care now covers 10 percent of New York State. With your support, we are helping a lot of people. On behalf of HPHPC, our patients, and their families, thank you so much.

Ingrid Roemischer Development Coordinator High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care Mountain on Monday, Jan. 13.

Rangers returned to the area Tuesday. Forest Ranger Scott VanLaer found MckayÕ s body approximately 500 feet from the trail just below the summit of Scarface Mountain.

McKay was serving as a captain in the Australian military where he had spent 10 months stationed in Afghanistan until January 2012. He reportedly suffered from post traumatic stress disorder as a result of his time served.

Search efforts included several state-certified search-and-rescue teams, dozens of rangers, canine units, volunteers and aerial searches by a helicopter.

The initial investigation showed no signs of foul play in McKayÕ s death.

An autopsy is to be performed by Dr. C. Francis Varga on Wednesday, Jan. 16 to determine the cause and manner of death.

McKay was on leave between assignments in the Australian Army and not due back until Jan. 20. He had been missing for over two weeks.

State Police Captain John Tibbits said theyÕ re hoping the autopsy will give them a better indication of how long McKay was on the mountainside.

As to why Mckay had come to the Adirondacks in the first place is still a mystery.

in Essex County having a regional organization to facilitate tourism.Ó McKenna was also optimistic about the Empire State Games, the largest wintersport event in the United States that will see over 1000 athletes travel to the region, including Lake Placid, Saranac Lake and Tupper Lake, beginning on Thursday, Feb. 6. Ò WeÕ re still waiting for the snow,Ó he said. Ò But itÕ s looking good.Ó

Ò Thank you for your service for the past eleven-plus years.Ó Ò I trust weÕ ll be going forward,Ó said Douglas.

Horace Nye is reaching the end of a long process that will see the 100-bed facility become privatized.

On Monday, Jan. 6, board members approved the use of $128,000 from fund balance to operate the currently county-owned facility for another month.

Emergency services

Also surfacing on lawmaker radars was the issue of preventing the spread of methamphetamine use in Essex County. Ò A lot of people donÕ t think thereÕ s meth here,Ó said District Attorney Kristy Sprague. Ò ItÕ s here and we just have to know what to look for.Ó Sprague offered to facilitate a two-hour training course for lawmakers to recognize the signs of meth operations in their communities, noting that Ò red flares” could be innocuous as large-scale battery purchases at local gas stations. Ò We trying to be ahead of it,Ó she said. Ò WeÕ re trying our best.Ó About 40 people, mostly officials from the countyÕ s department of social services, attended a similar workshop in Lewis on Monday, said Sprague.

Emergency Services Director Donald Jaquish told lawmakers that equipment will be installed for a new public safety answering point (PSAP) site in Lewis at the Public Safety Building by late spring with land mobile radio equipment installation starting now.

Jaquish addressed concerns from Politi about a brief shutdown of the countyÕ s paging system during the recent ice storm earlier this month. Ò How do we know that it wonÕ t happen again?Ó Politi asked. Ò It didnÕ t go down entirely,Ó said Jaquish. Ò The Palmer Hill transmitter site in Au Sable Forks was the only site that was affected and it just wasnÕ t operating at 100 percent.Ó Board Chairman Randy Douglas (D-Jay) asked Jaquish if the countyÕ s new communication system will communicate with Clinton County. Jaquish indicated that it would as part of the mutual aid planning, noting that an additional phase of the project is planned that will improve communication between county dispatch centers: Ò If Clinton went down, for example, then Essex could take over the necessary operations,Ó he said.

The projects will be funded by state grants.

Horace Nye

The human services committee unanimously approved a resolution of appreciation for outgoing Horace Nye Nursing Home administrator Deborah Gifford. Ò WeÕ d like to call Ms. Gifford up for the last time,Ó said committee chairman David Blades (R-Lewis).

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Present at the meeting were three former town supervisors who were turned out by voters last fall: Margaret Bartley (D-Elizabethtown), Sue Montgomery-Corey (D-Minerva) and Sharon Boisen (D-Essex).

The former leaders, sitting in the front row of the visitorÕ s gallery, spent the meeting taking notes and transmitting updates in real-time to Facebook. Ò We have a lot of respect for the leadership,Ó said Bartley, who was defeated by Noel Merrihew III. Ò But sometimes it helps to have a womanÕ s perspective.Ó Ticonderoga Supervisor Debra Malaney, a Republican who ran as an independent after losing the primary, was also defeated last year.

This marks the first time in 34 years that no women have served on the county board.

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CFES announces Schools of Distinction ESSEX Ñ College For Every Student (www. collegefes.org), a national nonprofit that helps underserved students prepare for, gain access to, and succeed in college, is honoring 25 schools in 11 states as Ò Schools of DistinctionÓ for their efforts in creating high levels of college readiness and for raising aspirations among their students.

The CFES Ò School of DistinctionÓ award recognizes schools that have exemplary programs incorporating the three CFES core practices: Leadership through Service, Mentoring, and Pathways to College. These schools provide intensive exposure to the three practices for targeted students, known as CFES Scholars, and also create a college-going culture that promotes college readiness and success for their entire student body.

The 2012-2013 Ò Schools of DistinctionÓ are: Audubon Technology & Communication Center, Milwaukee, WI; Bayard Middle School, Wilmington, DE; Collegiate Institute For Math & Science, Bronx, NY; Cloonan Middle School, Stamford, CT; Crown Point Central School; Delta Middle School, Delta, CO; Diehl Elementary School, Erie, PA; Dole

Middle School, Honolulu, HI; Frederick Douglass Elementary School, Cincinnati, OH; H.W. Longfellow School, Milwaukee, WI; Jackson County Middle School, McKee, KY; King Elementary School, Kansas City, MO; Knox County Middle School, Barborville, KY; Lincoln Center of the Arts, Milwaukee, WI; Lynn Camp Middle/High School, Corbin, KY; Morse Marshall Middle School, Milwaukee, WI; Northwest Secondary School, Milwaukee, WI; Page Elementary School Center, Pineville, KY; Plattsburgh High School; Port St. Joe Elementary School, Port St. Joe, FL; Schenevus Central School; Ticonderoga Middle School; Willsboro Central School; Wilson Middle School, Erie, PA; Yellow Creek School Center, Middlesboro, KY. Attaining Ò School of DistinctionÓ status is a yearlong endeavor that recognizes successful school journeys to build college readiness school wide. Ò We had 25 schools that raised the bar this year and developed innovative and inspirational programs for their students to become college ready,Ó said Steve Boyce, who leads the program.

Martha Santana goes over healthy portions and food groups with Adirondack Community Action Child Care workgroup. Staff and parents attended workshops based on the Loving Your Family, Feeding Their Future model to support children and families increase healthy eating habits. The workshops, funded by Excellus Blue Cross/Blue Shield of the Utica Region, provided training and materials for After School, Early Head Start, Child Care staff and parents that promote families making healthy choices when shopping and preparing food.

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Lady Patriots knock off Class A power Franklin Academy Lake Placid 52, Willsboro 29 Lake Placid outscored the Warriors 29-10 over the first half in defeating the Warriors Jan. 14.

Seth Swires scored 7 points for the Warriors with Nick Arnold and Zach Pierson scoring 6, Nolan Murphy 4, Lucas Cross 2, Cole Pierce 2 and Jarrid McVicker 2.

Girls basketball

AuSable Valley 56, Franklin Academy 48 The Lady Patriots outscored Franklin Academy, a Class A contender, 28-22 in the first half and held on for the victory Jan. 17. Meghan Strong scored 20 points to lead the Patriots with Madison Rondeau scoring 11, Taylor Saltus 9, Madison McCabe 7, Logan Snow 5 and Sydney Snow 4.

Wrestling

Elizabethtown-Lewis 46, Lake Placid 26 The Lady Lions outscored Lake Placid in each of the four quarters Jan. 17 to score a Division II win Jan. 17. Lily Whalen paced the Lions with 11 points while Savanah Graves scored 10, Emma Disogra 9, Jasmin Barnes 8, Tamara Wescott 3, Angel Barnes 3 and Myra Adams 2.

Northern Adirondack 68, AuSable Valley 9 Joe Leclair scored a decision victory for the Patriots at 145 Jan. 14, while Kenny Rivers earned a forfeit victory against Northern Adirondack.

Boys bowling

Seton Catholic 55, Westport 44 Seton Catholic outscored the Lady Lions 18-8 in the third quarter, taking advantage of an 8-3 run in the final minute of the stanza in scoring a Division II win Jan. 17. Felicia Kurth led the Eagles with 12 points as Hannah Schwoebel scored 10, Sarah Looby 7, Ellie Schwoebel 6, Emily Rascoe 5 and Sydney Mitchell 4. Leading scorer Brendee AuSable Valley guard Meghan Strong, center, leads the break along with teammates Madison McCabe, left, Photo by Keith Lobdell Russell was held scoreless for the first time in two and Bryce Douglass, right, against Northeastern Clinton Jan. 14. seasons.

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Ticonderoga 46, Willsboro 28 Ticonderoga jumped out to a 16-9 first quarter lead and did not look back in a Jan. 17 win over the Lady Warriors. Andrea OÕ Hara scored 16 points to lead the Warriors with Taylor Bigelow scoring 8 and Trina Bigelow 4.

Keene 40, Johnsburg 37 The Beavers edged Johnsburg in each of the final three quarter in earning a Division III victory Jan. 17. Austin Brown paced the squad with 17 points, while Colton Venner scored 9, Brandon Dumas 7, Gabe Warner 5 and Justin Haverlick 2.

AuSable Valley 63, Peru 43 The Lady Patriots jumped out to a 22-6 first quarter lead in defeating Peru for their seventh win of the season Jan. 16. The Patriots connected on 11 shots from behind the three-point arc.

Logan Snow (10.1 ppg) led the way with four three-pointers and 16 points overall, while Madison McCabe scored 13, Meghan Strong (12.2) 12, Taylor Saltus (11.8) 9, Jeanna Manning 3, Madison Rondeau 2, Bryce Douglass 2 and Nicole SantaMaria 1.

Peru 67, AuSable Valley 52 Peru outscored the Patriots 38-29 in the second half to pull off the upset victory Jan. 17. Kobe Parrow led the Patriots with 13 points as Zach Cosgrove scored 12, Shane Douglas 10, John Goodnough 6, Sultan Sikandar 6 and Austin Facteau 5.

Elizabethtown-Lewis 53, Ticonderoga 29 The Lady Lions started the second half of the NBL Division II schedule by outscoring Ticonderoga 42-19 in the final three quarters of play to earn their eighth win of the season Jan. 15.

Valley leading scorer Lily Whalen (17.9 ppg) scored 16 points in the win, while Jasmin Barnes (13.8) scored 13, Savanah Graves 9, Angel Barnes 6, Myra Adams 4, Tamara Wescott 3 and Emma Disogra 2.

Moriah 42, Westport 26 Moriah outscored the Lady Eagles 20-12 in the second half as Westport fell to 4-4 in Division II play (6-4). Brendee Russell (13.9 ppg) scored 10 points to pace Westport with Ellie Schwoebel (8.8) adding 6, Sarah Looby 4, Felicia Kurth 2, Syndey Mitchell 2 and Hannah Schwoebel 2.

Lake Placid 49, Willsboro 29 Lake Placid used a 12-0 opening quarter and 20-3 run in the third to defeat the Lady Warriors Jan. 15. Andrea OÕ Hara (12.0 ppg) scored 16 points in the victory, while Taylor Bigelow scored 7 and Tori Wade 6.

AuSable Valley 59, Northeastern Clinton 50 The Lady Patriots used a 21-6 third quarter to build a 15-point lead heading into the final eight minutes, earning the win Jan. 14.

Logan Snow scored 15 points to pace AVCS with Taylor Saltus scoring 12, Meghan Strong 10, Madison McCabe 8, Sydney Snow 6, Bryce Douglass 4 and Madison Rondeau 4.

Westport 58, Seton Catholic 53 The Eagles scored their sixth win of the season and fifth in NBL Division II, using a 31-17 run over the middle two quarters Jan. 16. Anderson Gay paced Westport with 25 points (10.1 ppg), while Ryan Davis (12.3) added 15, Thomas Mero 8, John Doyle 4, Sam Napper 4 and RJ King 2.

Elizabethtown-Lewis 45, Lake Placid 37 The Lions picked up their second win in Division III play and third overall, outscoring Lake Placid 17-12 in the final eight minutes Jan. 16. Austin Morris led a balanced scoring attack with 10 points, while Connor Marvin and Zac Noka-Bailey (14.5 ppg) each scored 9. The trio of Hugh Harwood, Cortland White and Justin LaPier each scored 5 points while RJ Plante added 2.

Ticonderoga 45, Willsboro 37 The Warriors held an 18-9 lead at halftime, but Ticonderoga came out lighting up the rims in a 20-3 third quarter in defeating Willsboro Jan. 16. Nick Arnold (10.8 ppg) paced the Warriors with 19 points, while Seth Swires and Lucas Cross each scored 6.

Zach Pierson scored three points, with Nolan Murphy adding 2 and Cole Pierce 1.

Keene 45, Wells 33 The Beavers used a 13-6 edge in the final eight minutes of play to earn their eighth win of the season and seventh in Division III play Jan. 15. Austin Brown (11.7 ppg) led the Beavers with 18 points while Gabe Warner added 14, Colton Venner (13.9) 6, Brandon Dumas 5 and Justin Haverlick 2.

AuSable Valley 48, Northeastern Clinton 43 The Patriots used a 14-6 opening quarter and held on to earn a victory against Northeastern Clinton Jan. 15, their eighth on the season and fifth in NBL Division I play. John Goodnough (13.0 ppg) led the Patriots with 15 points as Shane Douglas (14.5) added 10, Austin Facteau 8, Kobe Parrow 4, Sultan Sikandar 4, Nick McDonald 4 and Zach Cosgrove 3.

Moriah 47, Westport 45 While the Eagles outscored Moriah 15-10 in the final quarter, clutch free throw shooting led the Vikings past the Eagles in a battle of two of the top teams in Class D Jan. 14. Ryan Davis scored 13 points for the Eagles with John Doyle scoring 12, Thomas Mero 10, Anderson Gay 8 and Sam Napper 2.

Ticonderoga 62, Elizabethtown-Lewis 35 Ticonderoga dashed any chances of a Lion comeback with a 22-3 fourth quarter in earning the win Jan. 14. Austin Morris scored 10 points for the Lions, while Zac Noka-Bailey scored 9, Nick Arnold of Willsboro looks to get around a Moriah defender earlier this season. Arnold scored 19 points Justin LaPier 8, Cortland White 4, against Ticonderoga Jan. 16.

Photo by Keith Lobdell Hugh Harwood 2 and RJ Plante 2.

AuSable Valley 10, Plattsburgh High 0 Josh Taylor rolled a 265 high game and 704 series to pace the Patriots past Plattsburgh High Jan. 17. Ben Coolidge added a 213 high game and 625 series, while Tyler Atkins rolled a 222 game as part of a 604 series and Noah Martineau added a 215 game and 536 series.

Beekmantown 10, Willsboro 0 Connor Sheehan rolled a 161 high game and 427 series for the Warriors against Beekmantown in CVAC bowling competition Jan. 17.

AuSable Valley 7, Peru 3 Roger Preston rolled a 214 high game and 577 series as the Patriots (81-9) earned a victory against Peru Jan. 16. Charlie Lacy added a 187 high game and 566 series while Jimmy Provost had a 202 high game as part of a 539 series. Brandan Ano added a 210 high game and Ryan Thomas rolled a 203.

AuSable Valley 9, Ticonderoga 1 Charlie Lacy rolled his highest series of the season, a 635 triple that included a high game of 249 as the Patriots defeated Ticonderoga Jan. 15. Ben Coolidge also set a season best mark with a 614 series that included a 226 high game, while Tyler Atkins rolled his best game of the season, a 230 as part of a 567 series and Mike McDonald had a season-best 242 game as part of a 610 series.

Josh Taylor rolled a 207 high game, with Noah Martineau rolling a high game of 195 as part of a 541 series.

Peru 10, Willsboro 0 Connor Sheehan set a personal best for the season with a 448 series (167 high game) as the Warriors fell to Peru Jan. 15. Connor Steeves added a 139 high game and 396 series.

Girls bowling

Plattsburgh High 4, AuSable Valley 0 Shania Malskis had a 122 game as part of a 338 series for the Lady Patriots against Plattsburgh High Jan. 17.

Beekmantown 4, Willsboro 0 Gabi Yeager had a 212 high game as part of a 568 series as the Lady Warriors fell to Beekmantown Jan. 17.

Peru 4, AuSable Valley 0 Brooke SantaMaria had a 134 high game as part of a 347 series for the Lady Patriots and Shania Malskis added a 112 game to a 308 series Jan. 16.

Ticonderoga 4, AuSable Valley 0 Brooke SantaMaria set season highs for a game (145) and series (363), but it was not enough as the Lady Patriots fell to Ticonderoga Jan. 15. Shania Malskis added a 113 high game and 321 series while Samantha Stevens combined a 121 high game with a 309 series.

Peru 4, Willsboro 0 Lily Kelly and Caitlyn Arhtur both established season-best marks as the Lady Warriors fell to Peru Jan. 15. Both Kelly and Arthur had their top games and series of the season, as Kelly combined a 160 high game with a 426 triple and Arthur rolled a 414 triple that include a 170 high game. Gabi Yeager rolled a 205 game as part of a 526 series.

Boys swimming

Plattsburgh High 72, AuSable Valley 22 Franklin Academy 52, AuSable Valley 42 Gavin Friedrich touched in a time of 5:46.62 to earn the victory in the 500 free as part of a three-team meet Jan. 17. He also finished second in the 200 medley with a time of 2:26.61. Mark Whitney added a second place finish in the 100 backstroke with a time of 1:08.40 and teamed up with Friedrich, Dillon Drollette and Tyler Champine to finish second in the 200 free relay in 1:45.75. Champine finished third in the 200 free (2:21.82), while Justin Cook finished third in the 500 free (6:48.52).

Indoor track and field

Jonathan Gay of Westport earned a victory in the 600 and finished third on the 1,000 during the Jan. 18 CVAC indoor track and field meet at the Plattsburgh State Fieldhouse. David Vicaro of AuSable Valley was sixth in the 3,200 meters, while Eric Potthast was seventh in the triple jump and Desmond Fout was seventh in the shot put. The 4-by-800 relay team of Zachary Lawrence, Potthast, Vicaro and Alex Wilson was seventh and the 4-by-160 relay of Potthast, Riley Smith, Jared Estes and Fout was sixth.

For the Lady Patriots, Ashlee Estes was fifth in the long and high jumps while Briana Williams was eighth in the 55 hurdles.

The 4-by-160 relay of Estes, Lydia Russom, Haley Passino and Williams was sixth.

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Singing Valentine’s to be offered

PLATSBURGH Ñ The Champlain Valley Sweet Adelines will be delivering Singing Valentines in Plattsburgh and the surrounding area (within 25 miles) on Friday, Feb. 14. The chorus members will go to your home, place of work, restaurant or anywhere to sing to your loved one or friend in four-part harmony. Each sweetheart receives two love songs, a stuffed animal, assorted chocolates and a digital picture of the event for $4. Should you wish to send a telephone Valentine greeting to a long-distance love, the price for a phone serenade is $15. To arrange for a Valentine surprise that will always be remembered, contact Esther at 561-3715.

Youth Commission seeks members

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JAY Ñ The Towns of Jay and Black Brook are looking to fill vacancies on the Jay/Black Brook Youth Commission Board of Directors. These are volunteer positions selected by the two Town Boards that serve as liaisons to the towns and assist the towns in providing the youth of our two communities recreational activities. Please submit a letter of interest

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ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The Ticonderoga Federal Credit UnionÕ s Elizabethtown branch, located at 7519 Court Street, now has a Blue Clothing Donation Box in their back parking lot. Five cents per pound of clothing will benefit High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care.

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Voter registration date scheduled

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ A reminder to ELCS voters that only registered voters will be able to vote on the two Bus Proposition Vote to be held Feb. 6. Due to a resolution passed at the Feb. 11, 1993 Regular Board of Education meeting, a voter registration date for Thursday, Jan. 30, will be held in the Main Office of the Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. You must meet all the requirements of voter eligibility: a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years of age and a resident within the school district for a period of thirty (30) days preceding the election. Any district resident currently registered with the County Board of Elections is automatically eligible to vote in school elections. For any questions regarding voter registration, please contact the Essex County Board of Elections.

Erosion training scheduled

WESTPORT Ñ On Jan. 24, the Essex County Soil and Water Conservation District will offer the required four-hour Erosion and Sediment Control Training for contractors and developers. The training will be held from 8 a.m. until noon at the Essex County Fairgrounds, 3 Sisco Street, Westport and will be presented by District Manager Dave Reckahn.

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

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

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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 rescueÕ 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 not-for-profit organization founded in 2003 to restore horsemanship, the heritage and humane treatment of the horse.

For more information, contact Sandy Hayes at 518-926-8578 or Nancy Van Wie at 518-962-8512 or visit Crane Mountain Valley Horse Rescue on Facebook or the web at cmvhr.org.

Lecuona to perform at Hand House

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ International concert performer and University of Iowa professor Rene Lecuona LECUONA takes center stage at Piano by NatureÕ s Hand House Parlor on Saturday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 26, at 3 p.m. As a soloist, Dr. Lecuona is devoted to presenting her recitals at the highest musical level, delighting audiences with her impassioned interpretations of works by Schumann, Glinka, Mozart, and Fritz. Some may remember her brief appearances in PBNÕ s Zero-to-Eight concerts, and all may now look forward to an elegant recital of extraordinarily captivating piano music.

For more concert and ticket information, please call 962-2949 and/ or visit www.pianobynature.org. Tickets are $15 for adults, and $5 for children 15-and-under.

January 25, 2014

Winter transfer station days set

WESTPORT Ñ Due to a decrease in usage and in an effort to save Taxpayers money, the Westport Town Board has decided to close the transfer station one day a week during the winter months. In the month of March the station will be closed on Wednesdays.

Starting in April through September, it will be open on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. In October through April, it again will be closed on Wednesday.

Willsboro faculty to serve dinner

ESSEX Ñ The Willsboro Central School CFES Club will host Service for a Purpose at the Essex Inn Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. Members of the Willsboro faculty and staff will serve guests and work for tips that will be donated to the CFES Club to help defray the costs of its upcoming student exchange trip to New York City. Reservations are recommended by calling 963-4400.

Brooks and Eaton to speak

UPPER JAY Ñ On Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 1 p.m., Margot Brooks and Alex Eaton of Sugar House Creamery in Upper Jay will speak at Wells Memorial Library about their new dairy and farmstead creamery. They will talk about their year-long journey of turning a vacant property into a working farm business, the challenges they have faced and their goals for the future.

Margot and Alex met at St. Lawrence University, and after working for four and a half years on a goat dairy and cheesemaking operation in Vermont, they got the itch to start their own farm operation. Following their presentation, all are welcome to tour Sugar House Creamery, down the street from the library.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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WANTS TO purchase minerals Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201

NYS LAND, 1947 BOY SCOUT CAMP, 5 acre lake property - $129,900. 7 new lake properties. www.

LandFirstNY.com 1-888-683-2626

FARM

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

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

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

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

WANTED ALL MOTORCYCLES, before 1980, Running or not. $Top CASH$ PAID! 1-315-5698094 WANTS TO PURCHASE minerals and other oil & gas interests. Send details P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co 80201

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 ----------------------------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.

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

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

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

Pre-employment drug & alcohol screening is required.

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

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

Bids may also be submitted via the internet using Bid Express

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$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.

AUTO WANTED CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! Top $$$$$ PAID! Running or Not, All Years, Makes, Models. Free Towing! We're Local! 7 Days/Week.

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HAND OPERATED BLOWER for blacksmith forge. Call 518-7932156 leave message.

WANTED OLD Glass Telephone Pole Insulators. Call Phil 518-8914521

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

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Running or Not! 1-888-416-2208 (888) 416-2208 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 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

ACCESSORIES (2) TRAILERS (OPEN) - both excellent condition; 2010 Triton 20' Aluminum - max wgt. 7500 lbs.

Asking $4900 and 1989 Bison 31' overal Gooseneck, Asking $2900.

518-546-3568.

(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-des-

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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.

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

ignated 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 opportunities 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 ----------------------------NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a license, number Pending for beer, and/or wine, has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer, and /or wine at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at Zeke's Pub 3922 Route 22, Willsboro, NY 12996 for on-premises consumption.

VN-1/25-2/1/20142TC-58093 ----------------------------Let’s Go Garage & Yard Sale-ing Thru The Classified Superstore

1-518-873-6368 Ext. 201

January 25, 2014 BOATS 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 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

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 BUY-SELL-TRADE With The Classified Superstore 1-518-873-6368 Ext. 201

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

Call: (518) 359-9167

HEAVY EQUIPMENT

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 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

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

2000 24’ LAYTON CAMPER Sleeps 6, very clean, excellent condition, must see, $6700 OBO. 518-6439391

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

Juggling Your Budget? Advertise Small, Get Big Results! Call 518-873-6368

TRUCKS 1997 CHEVROLET Blazer LS Green, 147k miles, inspected, many new parts, no rust, must see, $1500 OBO. 518-813-0771

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