20140201 valleynewstl

Winter Carnival» Events and more planned in Saranac Lake

PAGE 2

YOUR NUMBER ONE SOURCE OF COMMUNITY NEWS, SERVING THE TRI-LAKES REGION

www.valleynewsadk.com

A Denton Publication

FREE

Saturday, February 1, 2014

TIMBER

This Week LPCS studentathletes awarded

ESG Winter Games set to share the stage

LAKE PLACID Ñ The New York State Public High School Athletic Association honors student-athletes that excel in the classroom. Varsity student-athletes that have a combined 90 GPA with their teammates qualify for this award. During the Fall 2013 sports season, all varsity student-athletes on every varsity team qualified for the scholar athlete team award. Congratulations to: Boys Cross Country, Girls Cross Country, Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer, and Girls Volleyball for this achievement.

By Keith Lobdell keith@denpubs.com

LAKE PLACID Ñ CanÕ t make it to Sochi for the Winter Olympic Games?

If not and you still seek the thrill of live winter sports action and competition, the Lake Placid area will again be filled with athletes from across the state of New York as the 34th annual Empire State Winter Games are set to begin Thursday, Feb. 6, and run through Sunday, Feb. 9.

The games will run hand-inhand with the opening days of the Winter Olympiad in Sochi.

Several athletes competing for Team USA had their start at the ESWG, which showcases talent from throughout the state in several different winter sports

Playwrights sought

SARANAC LAKE Ñ Calling all seventh grade, eighth grade and high school playwrights. Young playwrights across the Adirondack Park are being asked to submit original one-act plays and musicals to be adjudicated by the Pendragon team for a chance to be presented on a professional stage.

The winning playwrights will work with a creative team composed of a director, dramaturg, designers, and actors to develop and stage the script.

Students should expect a vibrant discussion of the work, a full rehearsal with the artistic team, and opportunities to rewrite their plays. The Festival culminates in a full performance of the winning plays and a script-in-hand public reading of the runners-up. Pendragon artists will work with interested students and/or classes to present playwriting workshops. In order to be eligible, plays must be between 10 and 30 pages long, and can be on the subject of your choosing.

Co-writing with other students is allowed.

The deadline for submissions has been extended to Feb. 1. For more information, or to download the submission form, please visit pendragontheatre.org, call 891-1854 or email info@pendragontheatre. org.

CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

LPHS Paul Smith’s Woodsmen to demonstrate logging skills Winter

By Pete DeMola Carnival tradition continues Members of the Paul Smiths Woodsmen show their skills during the 2012 Saranac Lake Winter Carnival. The collegiate team returns again this year as part of the festivities.

Photo by Mark Kurtz/Saranac Lake Winter Carnival

pete@denpubs.com

SARANAC LAKE Ñ While carnivals in the tamer, less hardy parts of the country tend to feature innocuous demonstrations like baton twirling and juggling, North County folks are cut from a sturdier cloth and prefer to take their festivities with a flash of blue steel and glimpse of danger. Ò Some schools have basketball or football,Ó said Brett McLeod, an associate professor of forestry at Paul SmithÕ s College. Ò This is what we have.Ó McLeod is referring to the schoolÕ s woodsman team, the intercollegiate sport that pulls together skills like axe throwing, wood splitting and crosscut sawing with a competitive spin.

The Paul SmithÕ s College Woodsmen will demonstrate these, among other skills in two hour-long exhibitions, one on each Saturday of the Saranac Lake Winter

Carnival at 11 a.m. in Riverside Park. Ò ItÕ s a lot like rodeo in that itÕ s one of the few sports that came out of the work that men did,Ó said McLeod. Ò ThereÕ s a practical purpose to it Ñ how fast could you cut a tree down and roll a log, for example Ñ that comes right out of the logging camps.Ó As loggers grew more adept at lightning-quick piecework, said McLeod, these skills gradually evolved into a competitive slate.

Paul SmithÕ s has had a team since 1947 and according to the schoolÕ s website, they lay claim to having the longest winning streak in the history of intercollegiate lumberjack sports, winning the Super Bowl of lumberjacking, known as the Spring Meet, from 1957-1966.

The demonstrations at the Winter Carnival will include speed cutting, said McLeod, who is the teamÕ s head coach, but an emphasis will be placed on traditional lumberjack sports like speed-chop-

ping, sawing, axe throwing, speed climbing and log rolling.

One of the most popular and dangerous sports is the underhand chop, said McLeod. It simulates the days when a felled tree had to be cut into manageable links with saws. Ò Stand on top of the trunk, walk down it and fling the axe between your feet,” advised McLeod. Ò Then cut, spin around and cut the backside.Ó McLeodÕ s team might go through a 10inch log in 20 seconds using racing axes, a specialized piece of equipment.

Axe throwing has always been a crowd favorite at the Winter Carnival. Ò ItÕ s like lumberjack darts,Ó said McLeod.

The Paul SmithÕ s team is coed, consisting of about 20 men and 10 women. Most of come in without experience, said team captain and Forestry Club chief Garrett Gregorek.

CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

LAKE PLACID Ñ T he 71st Lake Placid High School Winter Carnival will take place from Thursday, Feb. 6, through Saturday, Feb. 8. Opening Ceremonies will be at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 6 in the LPHS Auditorium.

Coronation will be at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, followed by the Sno-Ball Hop at 8 p.m. in the LPHS gymnasium. This year, the Winter Carnival King and Queen Coronation and Sno-Ball Hop theme is CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

P RIMARY C ARE & P EDIATRICS

Index

K E E N E • L AKE P LACI D • S ARANAC L AKE • T U PPE R L AKE

For same-day appointment or to schedule, call:

P RIMARY C ARE & P EDIATRICS P RIMARY C ARE & P EDIATRICS (518) 897-APPT P RIMARY L •T • S & PLEDIATRICS P C ARE •L K .

.

.

E N E • L AKE P LACI D • S ARANAC L AKE • T U PPE R L AKE U PPE R AKE AKE AKE LACI D K EARANAC EENE AKE call: • T U PPEorRtoLschedule, L AKE P LACI D • S ARANAC N E • L AKE K E Einsurances For same-day appointment Most accepted,

(518) 897-2778

For same-day appointment or to schedule, call: including Medicaid and Fidelis* M OST I N S U RANCE S ACCE PTE D , I NCLU DI NG M E DICAI D AN D F I DE LI S * * If same-day you don’t havewe insurance, help. *If you don’t For have insurance, mightwe might be able toor appointment to schedule, call: .

Contact our enrollment office at (518) 897-2721 to learn more. be able to help. Contact our enrollment . . . office at (518) 897-2721 to learn more. adirondackhealth.org

(518) 897-APPT

www.valleynewsadk.com

ADIRONDACK OUTDOORS

3

EDITORIAL

4

CALENDAR

5

ESG WINTER GAMES

6

CLASSIFIEDS 56828

.

(518) 897-2778

Each week, we’ll send you the printed edition straight to your email’s inbox for FREE. Cancel any time. To sign up, simply go to

7 8-11

BUSINESS GUIDE

I N S U RANCE S ACCE PTE D , I NCLU DI NG M E DICAI D AN D F I DE LI S * * If you don’t have insurance, we might be able to help.

Contact our enrollment office at (518) 897-2721 to learn more. Facebook

Twitter

SIGN UP TODAY!

.

Facebook

Remember to keep clicking valleynewsadk.com all day every day for the latest local news, featured stories and extras

.

2

LPHS WINTER CARNIVAL

.

(518) 897-2778 (518) 897-AP P T (518) 897-AP P T (518) 897-2778 M OST

Online

.

WINTER CARNIVAL

& Twitter

Become a “fan” on Facebook. Simply search keyword “Valley News” or follow our Tweets at

adirondackhealth.org M OST I N S U RANCE S ACCE PTE D , I NCLU DI NG M E DICAI D AN D F I DE LI S * www.twitter.com/valleynewsadk www.valleynewsadk.com/alerts/manage/ * If you don’t have insurance, we might be able to help.

M OST I N S U RANCE S ACCE PTE D , I NCLU DI NG M E DICAI D AN D F I DE LI S * Contact ourdon’t enrollment office at (518) 897-2721 * If you have insurance, we might be able toto learn help. more.

Contact our enrollment office at (518) 897-2721 to learn more.

10

www.valleynewsadk.com

2 - Valley News • TL

February 1, 2014

Winter Carnival 101: Your guide to the Saranac Lake event

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com SARANAC LAKE Ñ The east coastÕ s longestrunning wintertime celebrations, the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival, kicks off Friday, Jan. 31 and runs until Sunday, Feb. 9.

Below you’ll find everything you need to know about the celtic-themed constellation of over 100 official and informal events spread across the community.

Festivities kick off on Friday, Jan. 31 with High Tea and a performance at the Left Bank CafŽ . DonÕ t miss the Coronation of Winter Carnival Royalty (7:30pm, Harrietstown Town Hall) and the post-coronation Royalty Reception at the Waterhole.

Night owls can look forward to a Ô cosmic bowlingÕ dance party with DJ Funky Cold Medina at RomanoÕ s Saranac Lanes at 10:30am alongside other nightlife specials.

Festivalgoers are encouraged to wake up bright and early on Saturday, Feb. 1 to catch the Humble Pie Chess Tournament (Will Rogers, 10am) or the fourmile fun run that blasts off from the Ice Palace at 10 a.m. The Lutheran Church will hold a craft sale at the Harrietstown Town Hall until 4 p.m.; Lake Flower will host a curling exhibition at 11a.m. and if manly men (and women!) chopping up bits of wood is more your thing, head over to Riverside Park for the Paul SmithÕ s College WoodsmenÕ s Exhibition at 11 a.m. and the LadiesÕ Fry Pan Toss, the mega-competitive crowd favorite that sees culinary-inclined competitors from across the world congregate in this sleepy mountain town, shortly afterwards at 12:30 p.m.

Stick around the park to catch the WomenÕ s Civic Chamber Ò Great Celtic Treasure QuestÓ Treasure Hunt kick-off at 2:30 p.m. At 4 p.m., Inisheer will perform at the Harrietstown Town Hall and from 4 to 7 p.m., St. BernardÕ s will hold a spaghetti dinner at the school cafeteria.

The eveningÕ s events will start in earnest at 7 p.m.

with the lighting of the acclaimed Ice Palace and opening fireworks display. The Winter Carnival Celtic Jam will follow at the Harriettstown Town Hall at 8 p.m. in which all musicians, both professional and amateur, are invited to join in prior to fanning out to the numerous bars and clubs in the area hosting live music and drink specials.

Sunday, Feb. 2 is slated to shift into gear Ô til midmorning Ñ we canÕ t imagine why Ñ with the the White Stag Downhill Ski Races at Mt. Pisgah Ski Center at 11 a.m. The center will also host an Arctic BarB-Que until 2:30 p.m., so come on out and get your protein fix.

New this year is an arctic golf event Ñ itÕ s a great way to put your clubs to use this winter, say the organizers Ñ that will be held at the boat launch from noon to 3 p.m. Also on deck for today is the MayorÕ s Snowball Toss Tournament Challenge (1 p.m., Riverside Park), ultimate frisbee (Saranac Lake High, 1 p.m.) and the Ò Spike of IceÓ Icicle Contest at the Ice Palace, a peculiar new event which the public is encouraged to risk life and limb to obtain the largest icicle they can and bring it in for judging.

That event begins at 2:30 p.m. and marks the end of the weekÕ s robust event schedule.

Choice events throughout the week include a performance by Jubal Consort and the Barn Cats at the Saranac Lake Laboratory Museum (Monday, Feb. 3), the Grand Marshal Reception and Royalty Dinner (Tuesday, Feb. 4 starting at 5 p.m. at the Red Fox Restaurant), an all-ages snowshoe race (Wednesday, Feb. 5 at Dewey Mountain), torchlight skiing (Thursday, Feb. 6 at Mt. Pisgah Ski Center) and a Talking Heads tribute gig at the Waterhole at 10 p.m. on Thursday.

Friday, Feb. 7 opens on a healthy note with childrenÕ s ice skating races (Saranac Lake Civic Center, 9 p.m.) and inner tube races at Mt. Pisgah starting at noon.

Bookworms are encourage to browse the stacks at the Saranac Lake Free LibraryÕ s 25th Annual Winter Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. before attending the

Photo #85.165-o Provided by Adirondack Research Room, Saranac Lake Public Library

opening reception for Ò Our Kinda TownÓ , the monthlong exhibition and silent auction to benefit Historic Saranac Lake. That takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Adirondack Artists Guild.

Of course, live music and drink specials abound into the wee hours.

Get a bellyfull on the morning on Saturday, Feb. 8 at the MasonÕ s Pancake Breakfast (Saranac Lake Adult Center, 8 a.m. to noon); at McDonaldÕ s at 8:30 a.m. with the Winter Carnival characters (theyÕ ll also make an appearance at the Ice Palace at 10 a.m.) or even at the LionÕ s Club Chili Sale (10:30 a.m., Harrietstown Town Hall) before taking your pick of any number of outdoor events, including a rugby game (Saranac Lake High, 10 a.m.), the Paul SmithÕ s College WoodsmenÕ s Exhibition (Riverside Park, 11 a.m.) and the Winter Carnival Gala Parade, which is scheduled to line-up on Upper Broadway at noon and start marching at 1 p.m.

Post-parade, the parade band will sound off at the Harrietstown Town Hall, opening up the afternoon and evening to a spread of live music across town, including Blind Owl Band (Waterhole, 2 p.m.), the Reel Jig Band (RomanoÕ s Saranac Lanes, 2:15 p.m.), Legend (RomanoÕ s, 5 p.m.), Annie in the Water (Cap-

tain CookÕ s, 7 p.m.), Susan Grimm and Celtic Quartet (Left Bank CafŽ , 7 p.m.), Half Circle (CharlieÕ s Inn, 7 p.m.), Sherlock Holmes Radio Plays (Pendragon Theatre, 8 p.m.), Big Boss Sausage Acoustic (Captain CookÕ s, 8:30 p.m.), Lucid (Waterhole, 10 p.m.) and Damaged Goods at RomanoÕ s from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m.

Sunday, Feb. 9, the final day of the exhaustive carnival, starts at 10 a.m. with adult cross-country ski races at Dewey Mountain and will be followed by slate of athletic events: a pond hockey tournament (Bloomingdale Fields, 11 a.m.), volleyball tournament (Saranac Lake Civic Center, 11 a.m.), softball game (Elks Field, 11 a.m.) and youth cross-country ski races starting at noon on Dewey Mountain.

A spate of low-key events constitute the afternoon Ñ including facepainting from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Harrietstown Town Hall; a kiddie parade starting from SLFL at 2 p.m. and the 19th Annual Saranac Lake Young Arts Association Winter Carnival Baroque Concert at the United Methodist Church at 3 p.m. Ñ before everything ends with the Ò Storming the PalaceÓ closing fireworks display at Ice Palace at 8 p.m..

For more, visit saranaclakewintercarnival.com.

Ursula Trudeau named Grand Marshal of Carnival Parade SARANAC LAKE Ñ The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Committee has chosen Ursula Trudeau as its 2014 Grand Marshal for the Gala Parade on Feb. 8.

Montreal born and educated, Ursula Wyatt Trudeau studied art at the Montreal Ecole des Beaux Arts and painting with the late Hans Hoffman, Stanley Cosgrove, and Alfred Pellan. She resides and paints in the Adirondacks and the Caribbean. She has done a wide variety of freelance commercial art work including visualization, fashion illustration, hand painted billboards, costume and set designing for theatre and television, window displays, child portraiture, teaching childrenÕ s art classes and textile designing. She is a member of the Adirondack Artists Guild, and on the Board of the Trudeau Institute. Ursula was a Recruitment Officer for the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid, and has attended the Winter Olympics in Montreal, Sarajevo, and Lillehammer. Ursula enjoys travel, and has been to Asia and North Africa, and throughout Europe.

Trudeau has a deep admiration for the efforts of the Ice Palace Workers and their, Ò can do,Ó attitude. Her favorite Winter Carnival memory is being a member of the Saranac Lake Clown Band in the parade with Natalie Leduc and others. Ursula is honored to be a part of this yearÕ s Winter Carnival.

The public is invited to meet Ursula Trudeau at the Grand Marshal Reception on Feb. 4 at 5:30 p.m. held at the Red Fox Restaurant located at 5034 Route 3 in Saranac Lake. The Grand Marshal Reception is a free event. Snacks will be served and a cash bar

will be available. The reception is followed by the Winter Carnival Royalty Dinner at 6:30 p.m. which is by reservation only and requires a meal choice, the cost is $30. Please contact Milt Adams at 891-4367 for more information.

Carnival posters available

Collectible posters designed by Ò DoonesburyÓ cartoonist Garry Trudeau for the 2014 Saranac Lake Winter Carnival are now available for sale. Using the theme Ò Celtic Carnival,Ó TrudeauÕ s illustration shows Ò DoonesburyÓ character Duke playing the bagpipes with a winter scene in the background.

Trudeau signed 100 posters as fundraisers for the benefit of Winter Carnival. Unsigned posters are also available. Trudeau, who was raised in Saranac Lake, has been creating the Winter Carnival button design since 1981 and offered his first poster design in 2012.

Signed posters cost $60 and unsigned posters cost $15, including tax. There is an additional cost for shipping if local pick-up is not possible. Most signed posters have already been claimed by advance order, so anyone interested in a signed poster should contact Jeff Dickson immediately as quantities are limited. To purchase a poster contact Mr. Dickson at 8914344.

Unsigned posters will also be sold during Winter Carnival on Jan. 31 through Feb. 9 at its headquarters located at 141 River Street, at Ampersound located at 52 Main Street and at K&E Enterprises on Broadway. A raffle will also be held for poster #1. Sales

are limited to 100 raffle tickets at a cost of $5 each. Tickets are available from Jeff Dickson until the opening of carnival on Jan. 31 and then will be available at headquarters until Feb. 9.

Arctic golf, Spike of Ice set

The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Committee has introduced a new event called Arctic Golf.

The event will be held on Sunday, Feb. 2, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Village Park next to the State Boat Launch on River Street, which is nearby the Ice Palace.

Arctic Golf is a non-competitive miniature golf event designed for all ages. The course will feature creative obstacles made of snow and ice designed to pose a challenge for golfers. The event will offer those that enjoy miniature golf with a rare opportunity to play the sport in winter. There is no fee or registration required for the event.

Blue Line Brewery is the official sponsor for the Arctic Golf event.

Saranac Inn Golf and Country Club in Saranac Lake and Craig Wood Golf Club in Lake Placid are supporting the event by providing golf clubs and golf balls. Ò My goal was to create a fun event that people have never experienced before, and one that they will remember,Ó said Colleen OÕ Neill, Winter Carnival committee member. Ò This is certainly not a typical golf event by any means, it definitely fits into the quirky category and will be a lot of fun,Ó Arctic Golf adds to the many non-traditional events that carnival participants look forward to each year. The Winter Carnival

holds traditional winter sporting events as well, but may be most fondly remembered for the non-traditional events which are deemed quirky.

Another quirky event is the Spike of Ice Icicle Contest in which contestants transport naturally formed icicles to compete for the longest intact icicle. The event will be held on Feb. 2 behind the Ice Palace. Registration begins at 2:30 p.m. and judging takes place at 3 p.m. and includes a child and adult division.

The contest is sponsored by Woltner Summit Contracting and a home energy audit will be awarded to the longest residential icicle. Additional medals will also be awarded for first and second longest icicles in other categories.

These fun events are just a few of many taking place throughout the 10-day winter carnival which has a history of providing winter entertainment since 1897. For more information about the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival, visit their website at saranaclakewintercarnival.com.

Apply to be in parade

Application submission deadlines are nearing for those desiring to participate in the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Gala Parade on Feb. 8 and those participating in sporting events during Winter Carnival which require pre-registration.

Parade and sporting event applications are available online at saranaclakewintercarnival. com/contact/registration-forms.

Parade applications can also be picked up at the Saranac Lake

Area Chamber of Commerce, 193 River Street in Saranac Lake.

Completed applications should be mailed to P.O. Box 829, Saranac Lake, NY 12983. Parade applications should be submitted no later than Feb. 5.

Parade entries are divided into several classes covering businesses, civic or volunteer groups, youth groups, school groups, independent groups, and animal units. Trophies will be awarded to the top two entries in each group that most conform to the theme, Celtic Carnival, as well as the Louis Fobare Trophy for Best of Show.

Carnival HQ

The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Headquarters opens for the season on Jan. 29 and will remain open until the last day of Carnival on Feb. 9.

Located at 141 River Street, the headquarters offers maps and information about the various events of the 10-day festival. The headquarters serves as a central planning resource for visitors and residents and will be open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The only exceptions are on Feb. 1 when it is open late until 8 p.m. and on February 8 when it closes early at 12:30 p.m. for the parade. Ò If the Winter Carnival banner is outside, we are open,Ó said Headquarters Manager Kathy Merritt who assists visitors in planning their Winter Carnival itinerary, along with co-manager, Jackie Foster. Ò We are extremely grateful to John and Buffy Van Anden for once again letting the Winter Carnival Committee use the building next to Lakeview

Deli for our Headquarters. WeÕ re in a perfect location, across the street from the Ice Palace.Ó Headquarters will offer a variety of items for sale decorated with the new Winter Carnival logo including fleece hats, shirts, enamel pins and much more.

Winter Carnival buttons and posters designed by famous Ò DoonesburyÓ cartoonist, Garry Trudeau, from this year and previous years will be available as well. For those who enjoy Saranac Lake Winter Carnival history, there are items for sale with the vintage logo, as well as a display of the complete button collection including pre-Trudeau buttons.

Woodsmen

Continued from page 1 Ò WeÕ ll have two teams of six competing against each other as a little skit,Ó said Gregorek on SaturdayÕ s event schedule.

Also on deck is something Gregorek, a fourthyear student and Brandon, Vt. native calls, Ò the hare chair,Ó a playful act designed to cross the teamÕ s brand of chainsaw prowess as well as entertain and delight the crowd. Ò I have fun doing it and itÕ s something I really like doing,Ó he said. Ò ItÕ s good to get people out and get them involved.Ó Ò ItÕ s a mix of speed and precision skills but also family-friendly,Ó added McLeod. Ò ItÕ s all about having a good time.Ó

February 1, 2014

Road Trip!

Okay, its minus 10 degrees once again, your honey is giving you the stink eye and thereÕ s frozen sand in your shoes, so what do you do? Road trip time! Load the woodstove, grab some buddies, reload the woodstove and hit the road for some farm, forest, and field and stream action!

Conservation

Agriculture

Conversations

• Feb. 1: 9 a.m. -3 p.m.

By Rich Redman Dr Curt Gervich, of the Center for Earth and Environmental Sciences at SUNY, Plattsburgh is offering a Ô Sustainable Farm Decision-MakingÕ workshop at the Whallonsburg, Grange. His workshop will exam the decision-making process required to ensure that a particular agricultural decision is sustainable in the short, medium and long-term. This workshop is being suggested for both Beginner and experienced farmer, no matter what area of farming you practice. A $10 fee is asked to cover materials and facility.

• Feb. 20-22 Northeast Premier Indoor Farm Show The New York Farm Show is the biggest technology showcase in the Northeast. Farm equipment, tractors and lots of agricultural boy toys!

The New York Beef ProducersÕ will present a series of free beef programs on Feb. 20, 21 & 22, during the New York Farm Show at the State Fairgrounds in Syracuse. Show hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. These programs are free to the show visitors and will be held at the New York Beef ProducersÕ display in the dairy building. Many interesting and informative topics will be discussed daily.

Fitting Cattle for Exhibition or Show 10 a.m.

Effective Fencing and Handling 11 a.m.

Grazing and Pasture Management 1 p.m.

Grazing Forage Selection and Quality Feed Making 2 p.m.

Name That Cut 3 p.m.

Along with agricultural/farm displays and equipment, forestry will be represented during numerous speakers presentations.

Woodlot Seminar Presentations

• Feb. 20 11 a.m. Sources of Help and Assistance for Forest Owners

Celtic jam

SARANAC LAKE Ñ Saranac LakeÕ s Thursday night Ceilidh Session Players along with the Saranac Lake Chamber of Commerce and Dockery Chiropractic are sponsoring a Celtic music jam session at the Harrietstown Town Hall in Saranac Lake during this yearÕ s Winter Carnival Saturday, Feb. 1, from 8 to 10 p.m.

The carnival theme is Celtic Carnival and the group plans to play a number of tunes from throughout the six regions of the Celtic Nation. All musicians are welcome, and the public is invited free of charge. For more information or for a list of the tunes to be played contact Joe Dockery at 891-2240.

Film to be shown at LPCA

LAKE PLACID Ñ The 32nd Asbury Short Film Concert, New York CityÕ s longest running shorts exhibition and travel show, returns to Lake Placid with their nationally acclaimed short film concert. The screening takes place on Friday night, Jan. 31, at The Lake Placid Center for the Arts beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $12 general admission and $10 for LPCA members.

HIGH-QUALITY PRINTING • FAST TURNAROUND AMAZINGLY LOW PRICES

www.ezprintsuperstore.com Most file formats accepted.

NOTICES•

Bookmarks • Brochures Business Cards • Flyers • Rack Cards Door Hangers • Letterhead Window Clings • NCR Forms Notepads • Posters • Envelopes Vinyl Banners and Much More!!

The Adirondack Conservation Council meets quarterly, usually at the Schroon lake F&G Club; next meetings Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. and May 18 at 10 a.m.

The Schroon Lake F&G Club meets the second Tuesday of each month. On Feb. 7 the cub scouts blue and gold awards will be held at the club, 6 p.m. Feb. 8 the class of 2014 is having a fund raiser dinner at the club, start at 5 p.m. Feb. 14 there is a Valentine day dance at the club; on Feb. 15 there is the memorial poker

Celtic movie at Downhill Grill

SARANAC LAKE Ñ Bring the lads and lassies to the Downhill Grill on Monday, Feb. 3, at 7:30 p.m. to enjoy an Irish twist on magical realism as the Saranac Lake Cabin Fever Classic Film Festival presents the Ò Into the WestÓ , our contribution to the Ò Celtic CarnivalÓ , a.k.a. the 117th Saranac Lake Winter Carnival, running from Jan. 31 to Feb. 9.

Sponsored by the Saranac Lake Arts Committee and the Arts Council for the Northern Adirondacks, the Cabin Fever Classic Film Festival showcases classic American comedies and dramas made between 1930 and 1975, all accompanied by cartoons or comedy shorts from the same era. To add to the enjoyment, the films are shown in one of the premier gathering spots in the area, The Downhill Grill, located at 74 Main Street in downtown Saranac Lake. The 2014 Cabin Fever Classic Film Festival begins on Wednesday, March 5, and is only possible thanks to the generous support of numerous local sponsors, including Compass Printing Plus of Saranac Lake and the Adirondack Green Circle.

For more information on the Cabin Fever Classic Film Festival, please contact Tim Fortune at 891-1139.

Denton Publications in collaboration with participating newspapers, the New York Press Association, and the New York Newspaper Publishers Association provides online access to public notice advertisements from throughout New York and other parts of the country. You can access the legal notices on the publication landing pages under the home button at denpubs.com.

WHAT ARE PUBLIC NOTICES? Public Notices are advertisements placed in newspapers by the government, businesses, and individuals. They include: government contracts, foreclosures, unclaimed property, community information and more!

57595

NOTICES•

MY PUBLIC NOTICES Now Available at... www.denpubs.com

PUBLIC

By Denton Publications Inc (Denpubs)

PUBLIC

ez

Hunting and Trapping

•MY

24/7

David Skeval Exec. Dir. Cornell Coop. Extension, Onondaga County 1 p.m. Forest Management and Bird Habitat Mike Burger Conservation & Science Director, Audubon New York 2 p.m. Coping With Insects That Can Destroy your Valuable Trees Kim Adams SUNY College 3 p.m. Changing Markets for Forest Products and What that Means for Woodlot Owners Dave Prezyna, Baillie Lumber Co. Boonville NY • Feb.21 10 a.m.

Love your land? Make a Plan: Beyond Estate Planning Shorna Broussard Allred DepÕ t of Natural Resources, Cornell University 11 a.m. Feral Pigs in New York and Your Woodlot Justin Gansowski US Dept. Agriculture, Casleton NY 1 p.m. Low Impact Timber Harvesting Peter Smallidge NYS Extension Forester 2 p.m. Trying to Manage a Woodlot Affordably, Lessons Learned Carl Wiedemann Retired Forester, NYS DepÕ t of Environmental Conservation 3 p.m. Production of Timber and Livestock on the Same Land Brett Chedzoy, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Schuyler Co. NY • Feb. 22 10 a.m.

Managing Woodlots for Multiple Products 11 a.m. Using Web Based Soils Information in Woodlot Management Russell Briggs, Professor, SUNY College of Env. Science and Forestry 1 p.m. Portable Sawmills for the Woodlot Owner David Williams, Mill Owner and Forest Owner, Bainbridge NY 2 p.m. Working with a Consulting Forester Art Brooks, Consulting Forester, 3 p.m. Woodlot Management and Income Taxes Hugh Canham, SUNY College of Forestry For a list of Farm Shows throughout the country, check out www.agrimarketing.com

•MY PUBLIC NOTICES• •MY

OPEN

TL • Valley News - 3

www.valleynewsadk.com

•MY PUBLIC NOTICES•

snowmobile run; and on March 1 and 2 is the annual ice fishing derby.

Registration for DECÕ s four summer environmental education camps is now open! What could be better than enjoying the outdoors in the Adirondacks, southern Catskills or Western New York. Kids aged 11 to 17 years old can attend a fun-filled week at camp where they learn about the environment and engage in various outdoor activities such as shooting sports, fishing, hiking and canoeing. Campers can even take Hunter Education or Bow hunter Education courses during their stay to qualify for their sporting license.

For the first time, they are offering the Trapper Education course from Aug. 10-16 at Camp Rushford (Western NY) and from July 27-Aug. 2 at Camp Colby (Adirondacks).

Do you know a kid interested in spending time outdoors this summer? For only $350, a week at camp will become a lifetime of memories. Learn more and register at http://www.dec.ny.gov/ education/29.html

Fly Fishing

• March 1, 2 Lancaster, Pennsylvania Lancaster County Convention Center Seminars: Saturday 10 a.m. Ozzie Ozefovich Ð The Underwater World of Trout Ð Not Just Trout 11:30 - Joe Humphreys Ð Nymphing II 1 p.m. - Lefty Kreh Ð Taking Better Pictures 2:30 p.m. - Eric Stroup Ð Nymph Fishing Without an Indicator 4 p.m. - Gary Edwards Ð Finding and Catching Steelhead in NY 10:30 a.m. Jason Randall Ð Getting in the Mind of Large Trout: Catching Your Trophy Noon - Bob Clouser Ð Bass Ð Top to Bottom 1:30 p.m. - George Daniel Ð Trout Lessons 3 p.m. - Bob Popovics Ð Saltwater Fly Fishing Ð Easier Than You Think 4:30 p.m. Ben Turpin Ð Trout Streams of Eastern PA Sunday Catch Room 10:30 a.m. - Ozzie Ozefovich - The Underwater World of Trout Ð Not Just Trout Noon - Joe Humphreys Ð Fishing the Brush 1:30 p.m. - George Daniel Ð Dynamic Nymphing 3 p.m. - Eric Stroup Ð Nymph Fishing Without an Indicator Release Room 10 a.m. - Ben Turpin Ð Trout Streams of Eastern PA 11:30 a.m. - Bob Clouser Ð Bass Ð Top to Bottom 1 p.m. - Lefty Kreh Ð Taking Better Picture 1:30 p.m. - Jason Randall Ð Getting in the Mind of Large Trout: Catching Your Trophy There will also be fly tying and casting demonstrations throughout the weekend.

Rich Redman is a retired District Conservationist for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and an avid outdoorsman. His column will appear regularly. He may be reached at rangeric@nycap.rr.com.

Paul Taylor 2 set to come to LPCA

LAKE PLACID Ñ The Lake Placid Center for the Arts (LPCA) will present the acclaimed Paul Taylor 2 Dance company on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Tickets are available by calling the LPCA Box Office at 523-2512 or online at lakeplacidarts.org.

Reception and Royalty dinner set for Carnival

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

The Grand Marshal Reception will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and is a free event to welcome the 2014 Winter Carnival Grand Marshall and Royalty. Snacks will be served and a cash bar will be available. The Royalty Dinner will follow the reception from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and is by reservation only. To make a reservation contact Milt Adams at 891-4367. Reservations are required before Jan. 26. There is a cost depending on the age of the attendee.

www.valleynewsadk.com

Opinion

A COMMUNITY SERVICE: This community newspaper and its delivery are made possible by the advertisers you’ll find on the pages inside. Our sixty plus employees and this publishing company would not exist without their generous support of our efforts to gather and distribute your community news and events. Please thank them by supporting them and buying locally. And finally, thanks to you, our loyal readers, for your support and encouragement over the past 65 years from all of us here at the Valley News and Denton Publications.

Valley News Editorial

Common Core the wrong choice

T

he adoption of the Common Core learning standards in New York State has created a lucrative opportunity for educational publishers like Pearson Education, while leaving our children behind.

As states and schools rush to buy products aligned to the new standards, our children suffer because of a callous disregard for their educational needs.

Core-aligned tests are diminishing our childrenÕ s creativity and enthusiasm to learn while handcuffing our teachers to specific, developmentally inappropriate standards and curricular materials. Our kids donÕ t all develop according to a specific map; they learn by interaction through experiences that are unique to each child. They canÕ t be force-fed.

Our teachers are seeing a notable shift in math instruction. For example, asking an 8-year-old a math related multiple-choice question like Ò Which is a related subtraction sentence?Ó hardly seems like something a third grade student would understand.

English instructors have noticed a more heavy emphasis on non-fiction texts with new standards. A Ò LexileÓ score is one of the methods used to gauge reading difficulty within the common core standards. These scores are based on how difficult texts are to read; actual content and in-depth meaning play second fiddle. The complexity of meaning in both classic literature and high-interest young adult novels has been disregarded.

Educators and parents in New York State are taking a stand against the common core and New York State Education Commissioner John King for good reason. NYSUT (New York State United Teachers) union, with 600,000 members, recently passed a resolution to remove King and withdraw support for the Common Core State Standardized testing. At the same time, our governorÕ s silence on this issue is beyond disappointing.

So far, the testing has proved to be nothing but offensive and ineffective to parents, students and educators alike throughout the state.

In recent months, the NYS common core website linked children to a sex quiz site, while Mr. King brushed off accusations from concerned parents and judged the common coreÕ s popularity on the number of Ò hitsÓ on the NY webpage.

The current Common Core standards are limited to English and math, but will expand to all subjects in the coming years. Instead of rolling these standards in one grade level at a time over several years, as other states have

done, New York State has implemented them for every math and English student from third to eighth grade at once.

Along with the standards and the assessments, teachers are now subjected to modules Ñ scripted 10-week units that they are to follow in order to stay aligned to the core. Teacher artistry and creativity has been decimated, and although the commissioner may claim that the modules are not mandated, that local control of curriculum still exists, a closer look says otherwise: up to 25 percent of a grade 3-8 Math or ELA teacherÕ s annual evaluation is based on the grade-level state assessment, and the message at area common core trainings is that questions on the assessments will be structured like those on the modules. This is clearly a back-door mandate, and New York State teachers and students are at risk of becoming generic.

Despite thousands of teacher layoffs in an era when state education aid has been drastically reduced, NYS is hiring Ò common core coachesÓ to come into our schools to help with the transition.

Common Core can be traced back to the 2009 stimulus bill, which gave $4.35 billion to the Federal Department of Education. This created the Ò Race to the TopÓ competition between states. In order to qualify for funding, states needed to adopt Common Core. Participating states would then be exempt from many of the difficult provisions of the “No Child Left BehindÓ program.

To date, Common Core has been adopted by 45 states and the District of Columbia, but many are already jumping ship, with opposition developing in the states of Utah, California, Indiana, and Missouri among others.

The Common Core is further marred by the large corporations reaping the profits of its implementation. Pearson education executives believed the Common Core work performed by their nonprofit arm could later be sold by their for-profit organization and generate “tens of millions of dollarsÓ for the company. They have since agreed to pay $7.5 million to avoid prosecution by the Attorney General of New York state for blurring the lines between its not for profit and for profit company.

We shouldnÕ t educate our kids because of the mere marketability of an educational reform, or by diluting individual choice by directing children where to go and what to learn. Stealing our educatorÕ s creative talents in exchange for a cookie cutter education for our children is just plain unacceptable. Ñ Denton Publications Editorial Board

Denton Publications, Inc. W e’re m ore tha n a n ew spa per.W e’re a com m un ity service.

Our goal at Denton Publications is to publish accurate, useful and timely information in our newspapers, news products, shopping guides, vacation guides, and other specialty publications for the benefit of our readers and advertisers. We value your comments and suggestions concerning all aspects of this publication.

Denton Publications Founded By Wm. D. Denton

PUBLISHER................................................................................................................................Daniel E. Alexander ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER................................................................................................................................Ed Coats OPERATIONS MANAGER..............................................................................................................William Coats GENERAL MANAGER CENTRAL.............................................................Daniel E. Alexander, Jr. MANAGING EDITOR.............................................................................................................................John Gereau GENERAL MANAGER NORTH.....................................................................................Ashley Alexander GENERAL MANAGER SOUTH.....................................................................................Scarlette Merfeld

Visit us online at www.denpubs.com

The official web site of Denton Publications and its community newspapers

Northern Office

PLATTSBURGH 14 Hand Ave., P.O. Box 338, Elizabethtown, NY 12932 Phone: 518-873-6368 Fax: 518-873-6360

Central Plant Office

ELIZABETHTOWN 14 Hand Ave., P.O. Box 338, Elizabethtown, NY 12932 Phone: 518-873-6368 Fax: 518-873-6360

Southern Office

TICONDEROGA 102 Montcalm St., Suite 2, Ticonderoga, NY 12883 Phone: 518-585-9173 Fax: 518-585-9175

Or drop us a line at feedback@denpubs.com Tell us how we’re doing, make a suggestion or send us a news tip!

Denton Publications’ Adirondack Northern Editions North Countryman • The Burgh • Valley News Denton Publications’ Adirondack Southern Editions Adirondack Journal • News Enterprise • Times of Ti Scan this QR Code from your mobile device.

Ask about our sister publishers Eagle Newspapers (Central NY), New Market Press (Vermont) and Spotlight Newspapers (NY Capital District), and their fine community publications.

Members: FCPNY NYPA IFPA afcp PaperChain

41974

ADVERTISING POLICIES: Denton Publications, Inc. disclaims all legal responsibility for errors or omissions or typographic errors.

All reasonable care is taken to prevent such errors. We will gladly correct any errors if notification is received within 48 hours of any such error. We are not responsible for photos, which will only be returned if you enclose a self-addressed envelope.

SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Local Zone $29.00 annual subscription mailed to zip codes beginning in 128 or 129. Annual Standard Mail delivery $47 annual mailed outside the 128 or 129 Local Zone. First Class Mail Subscription (sent in sealed envelope) $50 for 3 months/$85 for 6 months/$150 for an annual. $47 Annual, First Class Mail (sent in sealed envelope) $50 for 3 months / $85 for 6 months / $150 for an annual.

ADDRESS CORRECTIONS: Send address changes in care of this paper to P.O. Box 338, Elizabethtown, New York 12932.

EDITORIAL AND OPINION PAGE POLICY: Letters, editorials and photo submissions are welcomed. Factual accuracy cannot be guaranteed in Letters to the Editor or Guest Editorials. Editor reserves the right to reject or edit any editorial matter. All views expressed in Letters or Guest Editorials are not necessarily the views of the paper, its staff or the company. ©COPYRIGHT PROTECTION: This publication and its entire contents are copyrighted, 2010, Denton Publications, Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written consent. All Rights Reserved.

February 1, 2014

41972

4 - Valley News • TL

Viewpoint

More of the same, but different

M

focus the nation is taking on the ore snow and bitter economy and jobs. But there is cold lies in our fualways something hopeful when ture. Another mathe president travels up Pennjor retail chain, MichaelÕ s, has sylvania Avenue to the offer his announced the hacking of their opinion on the state of the nation customer’s credit card files. and his agenda for the coming WeÕ ve had yet another senseyear. less random public shooting in Early reports indicate the a mall in Maryland resulting president will address such in two innocent dead, several Dan Alexander topics as immigration, unemothers injured and the gunman Thoughts from ployment, health care, the minicommitting suicide. All this Behind the Pressline mum wage and income equality. serving as a backdrop to a naWhite House Press Secretary, tion seemingly unsure of what Jay Carney has stated the PresidentÕ s agenda the future holds. will focus on Ò A Year of ActionÓ , but President We seem to keep replaying the same deObama has also signaled that he will bypass pressing news day after day, week after week.

Congress and use the power of his office by There is a sense of unrest and lack of hope and direction among many. These continued ran- executive order to enact more of his agenda.

With a nation politically paralyzed and each dom shootings send a loud and clear signal that people are at the end of their ability to side digging into a bunker mentality, itÕ s hard to imagine anything positive coming out of cope with their troubles. While there will althis weekÕ s address. What both sides fail to ways be unstable individuals among us, these see is America, if not the world, needs to see shootings are becoming an epidemic. ItÕ s hard hope on the horizon Ñ not further stalemate. to imagine anyone thinking this solution is For proof of dysfunction, look no further in any way going to solve their problems or then this past week when Sen. John McCain change anything.

The reasons behind these events are almost (R-Arizona) was strongly rebuked by Arizona Republicans. They passed a resolution always the same: Mistreatment, bullying, to censure the one-time presidential nominee drugs, alcohol, abuse and a lack of support for what they characterized as a liberal record and guidance all point to the unraveling in that has been Ò disastrous and harmfulÓ to the our ability to collectively address and solve these acts. In all too many ways, these events state and nation. Consider New York Governor Andrew CuomoÕ s recent remarks saying are numbing our shock and outrage. Far too Ò extreme conservatives who are right-tomany people feel helpless and lack the resolve to seek or demand change. As a nation, we no life, pro-assault weapon, anti-gay ... have no longer teach or encourage people how to help placeÓ in New York.Ó Given the fact that it is Super Bowl weekthemselves or stand up for themselves. As a society, we no longer focus on building skills end, consider the Broncos and Seahawks refusing to take the field until the other side of self-reliance and self confidence.

In a recent Rasmussen poll, only 21 percent agrees to let them win the big game. ItÕ s simply not the way things work. Both sides must of American voters believe our government has their consent to govern us. Think about be willing to work together to do the peopleÕ s business and put their ideological differences that for just a minute Ñ nearly 80 percent of aside. the country is either unsure (16 percent) or We must address the many large and small doesnÕ t acknowledge the legitimacy of those issues affecting life in America. We need to running the country. ItÕ s a sad commentary and speaks volumes as to why the nation is return to the values of the American spirit in such disarray. Very few among us have the forged into the Constitution. We must quit the bickering and find ways to address the differfaith in our leaders to put the nation and her ences that hinder our progress and cast doubt people first and foremost.

By the time you read these comments, the on our future.

President will have given his State of the Dan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton PubliUnion Address to the nation. Last week, I excations. He may be reached at dan@denpubs.com. pressed concern over the lack of direction and

February 1, 2014

TL • Valley News - 5

www.valleynewsadk.com

Your complete source of things to see and do

\

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.

• Week of Jan. 31 - Feb. 6

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” is 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.” Genres include comedy, drama and animation. Recommended for ages 16 and up, 7:30pm. Call 718-510-6929 for details.

PLATTSBURGH — Ashley Kollar and Liz Chaskey will perform at Olive Ridley’s prior to tonight’s Glengarry Boys gig, 37 Court Street, 5pm. Call 518-324-2200 for details.

PLATTSBURGH — Celtic rock outfit the Glengarry Bhoys will perform tonight and tomorrow in support of the CVPH Medical Center’s Nursing Scholarship. Support comes from Catfish and Bodega: Olive Ridley’s, 7pm, $25/$20. Tickets available at Olive Ridley’s, at the CVPH Community Outreach Office and online. The CVPH Nursing Scholarship, held by the Foundation of CVPH, offers financial assistance to registered nurses employed by CVPH who are pursuing advanced degrees.

Saranac Lake Winter Carnival, Friday, Jan. 31

SARANAC LAKE — Official launch for the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival.

Today’s schedule, a combination of official and informal events, includes High Tea at 4pm, a performance by Theresa Hartford at the Left Bank Cafe at 7pm, the Winter Royalty Coronation Ceremony at 7:30pm at the Harrietstown Town Hall and more. Visit saranaclakewintercarnival.com for the full schedule.

Image: Mark Kurtz/Saranac Lake Winter Carnival

PLATTSBURGH — Opening for “Dreams and Visions: The Art of Noah Savett” at SUNY Plattsburgh. Savett will speak briefly about the exhibition and his art. A reception will follow in the adjoining Winkel Sculpture Court. 5pm, free. Burke Gallery, Myers Fine Arts Building. For more info, contact Connie Nephew at 518-564-2474 or nephewcl@plattsburgh.edu.

PLATTSBURGH — Mister F with Funktional Flow will perform. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for details.

SARANAC LAKE — Official kick-off for the east coast’s longest-running winter celebration, the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival. Today’s events, a combination of officially-sanctioned and informal get-togethers, include High Tea at 4pm, a performance by Theresa Hartford at the Left Bank Cafe at 7pm, the Winter Royalty Coronation Ceremony at 7:30pm at the Harrietstown Town Hall, a post-coronation reception at the Waterhole and a Cosmic Bowling dance party with DJ Funky Cold Medina. Visit saranaclakewintercarnival.com for the full 10-day schedule.

Saturday, Feb. 1 CHAZY — Story time at the Chazy Public Library. Today, Angela Bernard will present a “snowy Valentine” and children will create “a simple, festive craft.” For kids ages 3-8. 10am, free.

KEESESVILLE — Keeseville Public Library to hold valentine-making session for National Take Your Child to the Library Day: 10am. For more info, call 518-834-9054.

“A Dancer’s Dream”, Saturday, Feb. 1

LAKE PLACID — The New York Philharmonic’s 2013 season finale, “A Dancer’s Dream,” will be screened at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts. Two works by Stravinsky will be reimagined for the big screen blending music with dance, live animation, video, puppetry and circus arts. Using Stravinsky’s “The Fairy’s Kiss” and “Petruskha” as the foundation for a new narrative, the production chronicles the story of a young woman and her dream of becoming a dancer.

Image: Eric Owens/Giants Are Small

LAKE LUZERNE — Animal tracking class designed to teach students how to identify animal tracks and signs. Organizers: “We will interpret what we find to help paint a picture not only of the animal itself but also of what it was doing, thinking, and feeling at that moment. There’s no greater way to understand the ecology of the forest than to walk in the footsteps of those who help create it.” Open to ages 10 and above; adult supervision for all children is required. Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street, 9am ‘til 4pm, $95/$85 (non-members/members) LAKE PLACID — Spiritual Rez will perform at BBQ joint Smoke Signals, 9pm, $5. 2489 Main Street.

LAKE PLACID — The New York Philharmonic’s 2013 season finale, “A Dancer’s Dream,” will be screened at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts. See sidebar. 17 Algonquin Drive, 1pm, $12/$5 (students). Call 518-523-2512 or visit lakeplacidarts. org for ticketing info.

PLATTSBURGH — Second night featuring Ontario outfit the Glengarry Bhoys in this fundraiser for the CVPH Medical Center’s Nursing Scholarship. Support comes from Craig Hurwitz and Michael Kavevsky and Friends: Olive Ridley’s, 7pm, $35/$25/$20 (two nights/door/advance). Tickets available at Olive Ridley’s, at the CVPH Community Outreach Office and online.

PLATTSBURGH — Celebrate the Lunar New Year, more commonly known in the West as “Chinese New Year,” with “Amazing China,” a night of traditional Chinese performing arts. Facilitated by the Confucius Institute of Chinese Opera at Binghamton University, the performance will include elements of Beijing opera, dance, acrobatics, vocal performances and instrumental music. SUNY Plattsburgh. E. Giltz Auditorium, Hawkins Hall. 7pm, free.

“Captain Phillips” Q&A, Sunday, Feb. 2

Champlain Valley Film Society screening of Captain Phillips. Nominated for four Golden Globe awards, including Best Dramatic Motion Picture, the film tells the true story of Captain Richard Phillips (Tom Hanks) and the hijacking of his cargo ship Maersk. A US Merchant Marine and veteran of 34 years at sea, Phillips wrote the book on which the film is based, “A Captain’s Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALS and Dangerous Days at Sea” about his time as captain of the unarmed Maersk Alabama cargo ship when it was boarded by Somali pirates in April of 2009. Phillips commented in an interview with the New York Daily News that the rendition of the film’s events was accurate and added, “When I met him I told him if he’s going to play me he’s going to have to put on a little weight and get a little better-looking and he did neither.”

The Los Angeles Times called the film “piercingly realistic.” Screening will be attended by Captain Richard Phillips himself taking questions from the audience. Currently sitting at 93% on Rotten Tomatoes. Whallonsburg Grange Hall, 7:30pm, $7.50/$3 (adults/kids) Image: Captain Phillips, the man. Provided by the organizers.

To submit an item for publication, visit the-burgh.com or drop us an email at northerncalendar@denpubs.com.

For additional information, call Pete DeMola at 873-6368 ex 213.

SARANAC LAKE — All musicians are welcome to join Saranac Lake’s Thursday night Ceilidh Session Players at this Celtic music jam session at the Harrietstown Town Hall during this year’s Winter Carnival. The carnival theme is Celtic Carnival and the group plans to play a number of tunes from throughout the six regions of the Celtic Nation. All musicians welcome. For more info or for a list of the tunes to be played, contact Joe Dockery at 518-891-2240. Free, 8pm (after the fireworks).

SARANAC LAKE — NYC-based afrobeat “explosion” ten-piece EMEFC will perform at the Waterhole as part of the Winter Carnival. Roots reggae outfit Mosaic Foundation will support. 9pm, $10.

SARANAC LAKE — Irish-themed folk outfit Emish will perform at BluSeed Studios as part of the village’s historic Winter Carnival. 24 Cedar St, 8pm (after the fireworks): $18/$15 (non-members/members). Reservations recommended: 518891-3799 or email them at admin@bluseedstudios.org. .

Sunday, Feb. 2 PERU — Donny Perkins & Old Country Grass Band to perform for your listening and dancing enjoyment. VFW Post 309, 12-4pm, free.

Tuesday, Feb. 4 KEENE VALLEY — Learn mindfulness at this meditation workshop facilitated

by Karen Stolz. Organizers: “Mindfulness meditation is active, pragmatic training for our minds. With this training we can focus our thoughts more effectively, improve our self-awareness both mentally and physically, feel less frazzled and more at ease.”

Keene Valley Congregational Church, $60. Pre-register by calling 518-569-9881 or email karenystolz@gmail.com.

LAKE PLACID — Modern dance choreographer Paul Taylor brings his company, Paul Taylor 2, to the Lake Placid Center for the Arts. Organizers: “In selecting repertoire for Taylor 2, Mr. Taylor chooses dances that span the broad spectrum of his work. Several of the dances performed by Taylor 2 have been re-worked from the Paul Taylor Dance Company’s version to enable the smaller ensemble of dancers to perform them. Critics and audiences cheer as Taylor 2 introduces the athleticism, humor and range of emotions found in Mr. Taylor’s work.” 7:30pm, $20/$15 (door/ advance). Available at the LPCA Box Office (518-523-2512) or online.

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.

PLATTSBURGH — Join ROTA in this knitting workshop for beginners. Organizers will teach you basic techniques, including cast on, knit stitch, slip and cast off.

Workshop project will be a pair of fitted fingerless mitts that you can finish at home or bring to the knitting social the following Thursday. Ideas will also be presented for additional knitting projects — hats, bags, socks — using the techniques from this workshop.” Noon-2pm, call 518-414-6646 for reservations. 50 Margaret Street.

PLATTSBURGH — “First Tuesday” wine tasting event at Irises Cafe & Wine Bar. 20-22 City Hall Place. Call 518-566-7000 for details.

SARANAC LAKE — The Blind Owl Band performs at the Waterhole as part of the village’s ongoing winter carnival: 10pm, free.

Wednesday, Feb. 5 PLATTSBURGH — Join the Plattsburgh City School District’s gym teachers for a spirited night of volleyball. All skill levels welcome. Bailey Avenue Gym: 6:309:30pm: $2/session. Call Annmarie Curle at 518-572-4857 for info on seasonal rates.

PLATTSBURGH — Mike Pedersen MCs the Monopole’s weekly open mic night in which the city’s amateur poets, musicians, comics and other creatives test their mettle: 9pm, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for food and drink specials.

PLATTSBURGH — Dr. Michael Oberg set to give a lecture, “The Indian Confidence Man: Eleazer Williams’ American Odyssey,” at SUNY Plattsburgh’s Krinovitz Recital Hall. Dr. Oberg, 2014 McLellan Distinguished Visiting Professor of North Country History and Culture, appears ahead of the publication of a new book about a Mohawk Indian from Kahanwake who figured prominently in the War of 1812. 7pm, free. Call 518-564-5213 for details.

SARANAC LAKE — Sophistafunk plays at the Waterhole: 9pm, $10. Groovestick supports.

UPPER JAY — Sugar House Creamery owners Margot Brooks and Alex Eaton to speak about their new dairy and farmstead creamery. Topics include 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. Speech will be followed by a tour.

Wells Memorial Library, 1pm, free.

WADHAMS — Wadhams Free Library to host illustrated talk, “Mural Making as Community Building,” that recalls the trip that four area residents took to Chimo, Mexico to create a series of marine-themed murals with local schoolchildren: 7:30pm, free.

Thursday, Feb. 6 LAKE PLACID — 2014 Empire State Games kicks off at Herb Brooks Arena, 5:45pm. The annual four-day event will see over 1000 athletes from across the state compete in a variety of winter sports, including hockey, figureskating, bobsled, luge alpine skiing and nordic skiing. Visit empirestatewintergames.com for full schedule.

PLATTSBURGH — ROTA to host weekly knitting social. Participants are encouraged to bring their current projects as well as materials and ideas that they’d like to swap. All skill levels welcome: noon, 2pm. $5-10 sliding donation encouraged.

50 Margaret Street.

PLATTSBURGH — Opening reception for “Finding Color and Texture,” a photographic exhibit that is part of the North Country Cultural Center’s Off-Site Gallery Program: 4:30pm, Plattsburgh Public Library, Hale-Walter Gallery.

SARANAC LAKE — Tribute gig for seminal post-punk outfit Talking Heads. Waterhole, 9pm, $10. Includes performance by the Big Mean Sound Machine.

Friday, Feb, 7 LAKE PLACID — Lighting ceremony for the 1980 Winter Olympic Cauldron. Organizers: “Following the 6pm lighting, Olympians and other runners are invited to join the torch run on a route from the Flame Cauldron at the North Elba Horse Show Grounds, down Route 73 then along Main Street. The procession will end at Mid’s Park, where a smaller, portable Empire State Winter Games cauldron will be lit and burn throughout the Empire State Winter Games and throughout the competition in Sochi.” Organizers hope all former Olympians in the region will participate and carry the torch for a segment of the run. Contact Darci LeFave at 518-523-9518 or email coordinator@northelba.org to join in.

PLATTSBURGH — Organizational meeting and fundraiser for the First Weekend, the monthly event series designed to revitalize the city’s cultural and performing acts scene. Irises Cafe & Wine Bar, 5-8pm. Ward 6 Councillor Joshua Kretser will guest bartend.

WHALLONSBURG — Champlain Valley Film Society screening of Captain Phillips lips. Screening will be attended by Captain Richard Phillips himself taking questions from the audience. See sidebar. Whallonsburg Grange Hall, 1610 NYS Route 22.

7:30pm, $7.50/$3 (adults/kids). For complete screening schedule, visit cvfilms.org.

PLATTSBURGH — Pendragon Theatre presents “Oedipus,” Sophocles’ haunting tragedy about a man’s search to find the truth. Hartman Theatre, Myers Fine Arts Building, SUNY Plattsburgh, 7:30pm, $10/$8/$2 (general/seniors/students).

WILLSBORO — February board meeting for Essex Theatre Company: 4:30pm, includes refreshments. Willsborough Visitors Center, Main Street.

PLATTSBURGH — Trenchtown Oddities will perform, 10pm. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for details.

WILMINGTON — Football trivia contest and performance by Blind Owl Band, a local outfit that bills itself as “Adirondack freight tain string music,” marks kick-off at Whiteface’s Super Bowl Sunday festivities. Lift tickets: $40. Cloudspin Lounge.

Monday, Feb. 3

SARANAC LAKE — Albany-based outfit Conehead Buddha are said to be one of the top draws on the east coast jam band scene having gotten their start touring alongside popular jam outfits moe. and God Street Wine. Performing a blend of reggae, rock, funk, salsa and reggae, they play the Waterhole as part of the winter festivities. The Blind Spot will support. 9pm, $10.

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.

SARANAC LAKE — Opening reception for wildlife photographer Russ Hartung.

Popular subjects include scenes, mostly landscapes, that come from an exploration of the back roads, trails and waterways. Northwind Fine Arts Gallery, 11 Woodruff St, 5-7pm.

www.valleynewsadk.com

6 - Valley News • TL

ESG

Continued from page 1 including skiing, bobsled, hockey, speed skating, figure sking and more.

Events will be held at numerous sites throughout numerous towns, including Lake Placid, Wilmington, Saranac Lake, Paul Smiths and Tupper Lake, which is the new home for thje womenÕ s hockey tournament.

Events begin a day prior to the opening ceremonies with the annual torch run, thatwill travel through the North Country Feb. 5-6 to its destination in Lake Placid at the Opening Ceremony.

Opening ceremonies will take place in the Herb Brooks Arena at 6 p.m. There will also be an Empire Fun Fest Saturday, Feb. 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. with free activities and fireworks at 7 p.m.

For a listing of sporting events and times, visit the website empirestatewintergames.com.

Torch run set

Organizers of the Empire State Winter Games, presented by Hannaford Supermarkets, have announced the routing of the torch run that will precede the Opening Ceremony and the start of Games competition.

Coordinated by Saranac Lake Village Clerk Kareen Tyler, who reached out to area schools, the torch run (pictured from last year), is supported by StewartÕ s Shops, which for the past four years, has provided re-fueling and warm-up for the torch runners.

The torch run commences on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 9:30 a.m. at the Tupper Lake Elementary School. The community will not only begin the iconic run, but will also host womenÕ s hockey in the civic center. The torch run and hockey tournament mark Tupper Lake’s first participation in the annual event. Ò The response we have received from Tupper Lake has been very enthusiastic, not only for hockey, but the school kids are really coming out in support of the torch run,Ó said Tyler. Ò Then when we arrive in Saranac Lake, the Empire State Winter Games will meet the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival as both events will complement each other.Ó Tupper Lake has 810 students involved, marking a noteworthy kick off to the run, which will bring the torch to the Tupper Lake StewartÕ s Shop. It will be delivered to the Saranac Lake StewartÕ s where, at 11:30 a.m., it will be taken down Bloomingdale Avenue and up Olive Street by students of St. BernardÕ s School. At 11:45 a.m., it will venture over the LaPan Highway to Petrova Elementary School at the bus circle.

The torch will make its way down LaPan Highway at 12:15 p.m., heading to the corner of LaPan Highway and Main Street to meet the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Court. It will then proceed to the Carnival Ice Palace on River Street where it will be greeted by Mayor Clyde Rabideau.

Following a drive to Keene, at 1:30 p.m., fifth grade students will carry the torch around Keene Central School. The schedule then finds the torch at the Ausable Forks Elementary School at 3 p.m. where 20 high school students will bring it to the local StewartÕ s Shop.

The final leg of the journey will start Thursday evening, Feb. 6, at 5:30 p.m., at StewartÕ s in Lake Placid, for the jog into the Opening Ceremony at the 1980 Rink Herb Brooks Arena at 6 p.m.

In addition, 12 students, representing the towns and villages in the regional coalition that

Elizabethtown Community Hospital

Cardiac Rehabilitation Close to Home.

ECH is now offering cardiac rehabilitation in Elizabethtown for patients who have recently experienced: • Heart Attack • Coronary Bypass • Stent Placement • Angioplasty • Valve Repair • Heart Transplant

Physician Referral Needed Call 873-3170 for more information.

75 Park Street Elizabethtown, NY 12932 873-6377 www.ech.org

56751

February 1, 2014

took over the ESWG in 2010, will carry flags into the Opening Ceremony prior to the arrival of the torch.

February 1, 2014

www.valleynewsadk.com

LPHS carnival

Continued from page 1 The 90Õ s, hosted by the Class of 2017. The Lake Placid Central School Class of 2026 will provide entertainment for the Coronation proceedings.

In 1944, Mr. Romeo Proulx, Supervising Principal of the Lake Placid High School, along with Bob Connelly, Doris Keane, Isabelle Warner Farrell, Gertrude Powers, and Howard Page, initiated the LPHS Winter Carnival with the volunteer assistance of faculty, parents and local residents. It was complete with sculpturing, ski races, coronation and the Ò Icicle Hop.Ó Much has changed in 70 years, but the school still gathers the students and faculty together for intramural competitions among grades nine through twelve. From pie eating to snow volleyball, the singthing (how well your class performs the LPHS Alma Mater) to broomball, the high school classes compete from noon on Thursday through 2:01 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7. While the high school competes, the middle school students will ski, skate, toboggan and have fun in the snow at the North Elba Toboggan run on Thursday afternoon, and at Whiteface Mountain or Mount Van Hoevenberg on Friday. The Olympic Regional Development Authority and the North Elba Park District donate time and help coordinate these activities for our Middle Schoolers.

The Lake Placid/Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Alpine Ski Races will take place on Feb. 4 and 5.

The Winter Carnival Hockey Tournament will take place on Friday, Feb. 7 and Saturday, Feb. 8, matching the Shaker-Colonie Jets vs. the Middlebury Tigers at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and at 8 p.m. the Lake Placid Blue Bombers vs. the Saranac Lake Red Storm. The 8 p.m. game is also a part of the Wounded Warrior Project Series. The consolation game will be played at noon on Saturday, followed by the Championship game at 2:30 p.m.

Reginald Clark will serve as the 2014 Lake Placid High School Winter Carnival Archbishop. Clark is a member of the Lake Placid High School Class of 1947.

As freshmen in 1944, they organized the first Sno-Ball Hop, or Icicle Hop as it was known in the Ô 40Õ s.

Royal candidates

LPHS has announced the candidates for the king and queen of the 2014 LPHS Winter Carnival, pictured above.

The candidates for queen are: Emily (Em) Margaret Godin is the daughter of Deirdre and Darryl Godin of Lake Placid. She has one brother, Matthew and a sister, Jennifer. She was born in Saranac Lake and attended Petrova Elementary

School. Emily plays hockey, soccer and softball. She enjoys going to the gym, being with friends, working, softball, hockey, and soccer. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Key Club, the Environmental Club and the Varsity Club. Her senior project supports cancer research and Emily, working with the North Elba Park District and ORDA, organized a Skate for Cancer fundraiser in January that raised over $1,700 for her cause. After graduation, Emily plans to pursue her interest in physical therapy. She has applied to Northeastern, Florida Gulf Coast, Ithaca, SUNY Oswego.

Adele Irene Jesmer is the daughter of Francine and Joseph Jesmer of Wilmington. She has one sister, Emily, and two cats, Buddy and Raymond. She was born in Saranac Lake and attended Lake Placid Elementary School. Adele plays soccer, basketball and softball. She enjoys cooking, singing, and hanging out with friends. She is a member of the Varsity Club, National Honor Society, Key Club, WomenÕ s Ensemble, the Environmental Club, Drama Club, Lambda Pi, and is the secretary of the Class of 2014. Adele has been accepted at Canisius College, SUNY Cortland, and Lemoyne College. She has applications pending at Hobart William Smith, the University of New England, and Adelphi University. Adele is thrilled to be joining a family tradition. Her aunt, Susan Jesmer Babcock was Queen in 1973, and her uncle, Dennis Jesmer was King in 1967. Other members of past Winter Carnival Courts include her aunt, Becky Jesmer, and grandfather, Robert Jesmer.

Hanna Potter is the daughter of Deborah and Jeff Potter of Wilmington. She has one brother, Thomas, and three dogs, Madison, Eliza and Pepper. The rest of her family includes two cats, Finnegan and Artimous, three pigs, Tex, Calvin and Hobbs, two chinchillas, Buster and Winchester, and eighteen alpacas.

She was born in Saranac Lake and attended Lake Placid Elementary School. Hanna plays soccer, volleyball, basketball and softball. She enjoys photography, scrapbooking, and sports, basketball and softball

in particular. She is a member of the Varsity Club, the Environment Club, Yearbook, Science Olympiad Team, and WomenÕ s Ensemble. Hanna is Vice President of the Class of 2014, President of Lambda Pi, and Vice President of the National Honor Society. Hanna is a student in New Visions, a Health Occupations Program, and is President of her New Visions class.

Hanna plans to pursue her interest in medicine after graduation. She has been accepted at Case Western Reserve University, the University of New England, the University of Vermont, Boston College, and SUNY Binghamton. She has applications pending at Ithaca College and Dartmouth College.

Matoaka Ò MokerÓ Jean Riedl is the daughter of Tammy Riedl and the late Thomas Riedl of Lake Placid. Her family includes her sister, Jamie Costa, her Aunt Irene Riedl and her dog, Nika. She was born in Saranac Lake and attended Lake Placid Elementary School. Matoka plays softball and is Captain of the Varsity Volleyball team. She enjoys dancing, Zumba, singing, snowboarding, four wheeling, and hunting. She is a member of the National Honor Society, WomenÕ s Ensemble and is President of the Key Club.

Matoaka plans to pursue her interest in elementary education after graduation. She has applications pending at SUNY Cortland and SUNY Plattsburgh.

Matoaka is excited to be recognized by her classmates and join a family tradition. MatoakaÕ s aunts, Irene Riedl , Class of 1987, and Susie Riedl , Class of 1991, were crowned Winter Carnival Queens.

The candidates for king are: Christopher Ò ChingoÓ Paul Kordziel is the son of Joanne Kordziel and the late James W. Kordziel of Wilmington. He has two brothers, James and Anthony, and a cat, Snuggles. He was born in Plattsburgh and attended Lake Placid Elementary School. He plays soccer and basketball. For the past two years, the Varsity Soccer team has been Section VII Champions. Chris enjoys watching Syracuse basketball and assisting with the Thomas Shipman Youth Center

TL • Valley News - 7 Maple Sugar fundraising. He is a member of the Environmental Club, National Honor Society, and the Science Olympiad team. Chris plans to pursue his interest in engineering after graduation. He has applications pending at Clarkson University, Cornell University, and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. As a member of the Winter Carnival Court, Chris is pleased to be following a family tradition. He joins his brother, James, who was a member of the court in 2009.

Peter Andrew Meister is the son of Karen and Peter Meister of Lake Placid. His family includes his Grandmother Frieda Meister. He was born in Plattsburgh, NY and attended Lake Placid Elementary School. Andrew plays soccer, basketball and track.

He is a member of the National Honor Society and the Varsity Club. Andrew has been a member of the Plattsburgh Football Club (PFC) Premier U-18 team for the past five years traveling throughout Vermont and New York State. He enjoys hiking, biking, watching movies with friends and meeting new people. He plans to pursue his interest in Athletic Training after graduation at Castleton State College in Vermont.

Anthony Ò TonyÓ Miller is the son of Sharon Van Auken and Gus Miller of Wilmington. He was born in Charlotte, NC and attended Lake Placid Elementary School. Tony enjoys reading, hiking, skiing, and directing and performing in plays. Tony is currently producing and directing a traditional retelling of Ò Snow WhiteÓ as part of his senior project. Tony is a member of the Drama Club, the Newspaper Club, and President of the Student Council. He is employed by the Bookstore Plus and has been the Voice of Lake Placid High School for two years, making the morning announcements. Tony plans to pursue his interests in political science and theater at Skidmore College after graduation. Tony is proud to represent his class on the Winter Carnival Court. His Grandfather, Tony Miller, was crowned Winter Carnival King in 1957.

Dean Ò DeanoÓ Ridenour is the son of Tracey and Doug Ridenour of Lake Placid. He has one sister, Laine, and two dogs, AnaMay and Victor, and a cat, Lucky. He was born in Royal Oak, MI, and attended Linden Elementary School in Linden, MI. Dean skis, longboards and mountain bikes. He enjoys fly fishing, and outdoor sports. Dean is a member of the Science Olympiad team and Lambda Pi. He recently received an Ò AÓ rating and NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School) Recreational Level 1 Avalanche Certification following a three week back country skiing and avalanche training course. Students in the course, built quigloos for shelter in the back country of the Snake River Range, Idaho, and packed 90 lbs of gear on sleds. Dean plans to pursue his interest in outdoor recreation in Utah following graduation.

www.valleynewsadk.com

8 - Valley News • TL

AUTOMOTIVE $21 CAR Insurance - Instant Quote - All Credit Types - Find Out If You Qualify - As Low As $21/ Month. Call (888) 291-2920.

FIREWOOD SEASONAL FIREWOOD Split & Delivered, $100 Per Face Cord.

518-593-3519

HOME IMPROVEMENT HAS YOUR BUILDING SHIFTED OR SETTLED? Contact Woodford Brothers Inc, for straightening, leveling, foundation and wood frame repairs at 1-800-OLDBARN. www.woodfordbros.com.

"Not applicable in Queens County"

INSURANCE PERMANENT LIFE INSURANCE. Qualify to age 86. Fast. Easy. Few Questions. No Exam! 1-800-9383439 (x24); 1-516-938-3439, x24

LOGGING LAVALLEE LOGGING is looking to harvest and purchase standing timber, primarily Red Pine & White Pine. Willing to pay New York State stumpage prices on all species. $ or a % Paid. References available. Matt Lavallee, 518-645-6351

REAL ESTATE 40 ACRES $155/MONTH $499 down. Immediate financing. No qualifications. No penalties. NW Nevada near Reno. Call Earl 1-949 -632-7066. www.CheapRuralProperty.com ADIRONDACK "BY OWNER" AdkByOwner.com 1000+ photo listings of local real estate for sale, vacation rentals & timeshares. Owners: List with us for only $299 per year. Visit on-line or call 518-891-9919 BUILDING AND LOT IN MORIAH 1.3+ acres, paved driveway, town water and sewer. Can be used for residential and/or commercial, Asking $45,000. 518-546-3568

APARTMENT 1 BDRM APARTMENT GROUND FLOOR , easy parking, security required, no pets, Available 2/1/14. $400/mo. + utilities. 518-9628944.

ELIZABETHTOWN SMALL apartment, private porch & entry, 2 bdrm., heat, hot water, stove & refrigerator furnished, HUD Approved, No Pets, No Smoking No Exceptions. 518-873-2625 Judy or 518-962-4467 Wayne or 518962-2064 Gordon RETIREMENT APARTMENTS, ALL INCLUSIVE. Meals, transportation, activities daily. Short Leases.

Monthly specials! Call (877) 2104130 Juggling Your Budget?

Advertise Small, Get Big Results!

Call 1-518-873-6368 Ext. 201

TICONDEROGA - Senior Housing (55+). Some subsidy available.

Smoke free. Pet friendly. New appliances. Laundry on site. FHEO. Handicapped Accessible. 518-5581007.

AUCTION BUY OR SELL at AARauctions.com of homes, businesses, vehicles and real estate. BID NOW! AARauctions.com Lights, Camera, Auction. No longer the best kept secret.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY MAKE MONEY MAILING POSTCARDS! Guaranteed Legitimate Opportunity! www.PostcardsToWealth.com ZNZ Referral Agents Wanted! $20-$84/ Per Referral! www.FreeJobPosition.com Big Paychecks Paid Friday! www.LegitCashJobs.com

HELP WANTED $10 FUNERAL Insurance - Guaranteed Acceptance - No Exam. As Low As $10/month for Final Expense - Call (888) 281-2580 now.

ESSEX COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH Currently is looking for Contractual Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists. $85.00 Per Visit. For more information please call Sarina Nicola (518) 873-3540. If interested please send resume and two (2) professional references to snicola@co.essex.ny.us HELP WANTED Senior Woman Seeking Live In Handy Man Moriah 12960 area Free Rent Can have other employment Looking for a few hours of work during the week, All day during the weekend Must have carpentry experience 3 references of character is a must Contact 518-586-6950 to set up interview.

THERAPY POSITIONS Essex Center (formerly Horace Nye) in Elizabethtown, NY *Director of Rehabilitation Prior exp in LTC, any discipline (OT/PT/SLP) Also seeking *OT, PT, SLP, COTA & PTA F/T, P/T & Per-Diem positions Premium Compensation & Benefits Package Email Resume: Therapy@centersforcare.org Phone: 888-910-1004 Fax: 347-505-7078

ROUND BALES of Hay for Sale, $30 each. 518-962-4452.

FINANCIAL SERVICES $$$ ACCESS LAWSUIT CASH NOW!!! Injury Lawsuit Dragging? $500-$500,000++ within 48 /hrs?

1-800-568-8321 www.lawcapital.com DIVORCE $450* NO FAULT or Regular Divorce. Covers children, property, etc. Only One Signature Required! *Excludes govt. fees. 1-800-522-6000 Ext. 100.

Baylor &Associates, Inc. Est. 1977 IF A TAX LIEN HAS BEEN FILED against you, your tax problems are not "going away" by themselves and the passage of time will only compound matters! Get Tax Help!!

1-877-842-7173 NYS UNCONTESTED DIVORCE. Papers Professionally Prepared.

Just Sign & File! No Court/Attorney. 7 days. Guaranteed! 1-855977-9700

FOR SALE 10" RIGID CHOP SAW, w/2 blades, $60. 518-563-3406 or 518-281-6182

AIRLINE CAREERS BEGIN HERE Get FAA approved Aviation Tech training. Financial aid if qualified.

Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 1 -866-296-7094 www.FixJets.com

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

Office /Clerical, Light Industrial Professional/Technical Managerial Call today 518-566-6061

ANNOUNCEMENTS

AIRLINE CAREERS: Airline Careers begin here- Get FAA approved Aviation Maintenance Technician training. Financial aid for qualified students- Housing available. Job placement assistance. Call AIM 866-296-7093

AUTO ACCIDENT ATTORNEY. INJURED IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT? Call InjuryFonefor a free case evaluation. Never a cost to you. Don't wait, call now, 1-800-330-0943.

GOOD MONEY!! PAID IN ADVANCE!!!

MAILING OUR BROCHURES/POSTCARDS or PAID BI-WEEKLY!! TYPING ADS for our company. PT/FT. Genuine!

No Experience! www.HiringLocalHelp.com

CANADA DRUG CENTER is your choice for safe and affordable medications. Our licensed Canadian mail order pharmacy will provide you with savings of up to 75 percent on all your medication needs. Call today 1-800-413-1940 for $10.00 off your first prescription and free shipping.

HELP WANTED Earn Extra income Assembling CD cases From Home.

Call our Live Operators Now! No experience Necessary 1-800-4057619 Ext 2605 www.easyworkgreatpay.com HELP WANTED! Make extra money in our free popular home mailer program, includes valuable guidebook! Start immediately! Genuine!

Bonuses!

888-910-6976 h t t p : / / w w w . e a s y w o r kfromhome.com/

HELP WANTED LOCAL CONSERVATION ASSISTANT: TNC -Adk Chapter, Keene Valley, seeks organized person to duplicate and file records.

Short-term, FT, starts asap. Full posting and to apply visit www.nature.org/careers, job id#41830. Apps due Feb 16. No phone calls. EOE.

DIRECTV - OVER 140 CHANNELS ONLY $29.99 a month.

CALL NOW! Triple savings!$636.00 in Savings, Free upgrade to Genie & 2013 NFL Sunday ticket free!! Start saving today! 1-800-782-3956 DISH TV RETAILER. Starting at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) & High Speed internet starting at $14.95/month (where available). SAVE! Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL 1-800-8264464 SAFE STEP WALK-IN TUB. Alert for Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved byArthritis Foundation. Therapeutic Jets. Less Than 4 Inch Step-In. Wide Door.

Anti-SlipFloors. American Made.

Installation Included. Call 1-888720-2773 for $750 Off.

FARM PRODUCTS

Clinton 1/16/14 Laura Baker 1/16/14 Daryll Prue, Sherry Shanty 1/16/14 Theresa Martell 1/17/14 Kenneth Sykora 1/17/14 James Maher 1/21/14 George & Gwenny Bussiere 1/21/14 Peter & Nancy Whitbeck 1/21/14 Federal National Mortgage Assoc 1/21/14 State of NY Mortgage Agency 1/21/14 Robert & Sandra Benware 1/21/14 Gregory & Leslie Baker 1/22/14 Leanna King Bishop, Brittany King, Sabrina King 1/22/14 Abigail Burlingame, Derick Webb

WOMEN’S WINTER BOOTS Creekside, size 7 M width, Tan, Suede/ Rubber, rated -20 below, brand new in box, never worn. $100 new first $49. Call 518-354-8654

FURNITURE BAKER FURNITURE Barbara Barry Collection Mahogany Reeded Armoire $4,250 Cheval Mirror & Stand $1,750 HICKORY CHAIR FURNITURE Thomas O'Brien Collection Modern Dining Table $1,350 6 Chelsea Dining Chairs $2,900 Tricia Display Cabinet $3,450 Randell Sideboard (L/R) $4,250 QUEEN PILLOWTOP Mattress Set, New in Plastic, $150.00. 518-5348444.

STICKLEY FURNITURE Executive Desk (L72") $4,500 Double File Cabinet $1,250 2 Bookcases (W40") $750/ea 2 Bookcases (W34") $700/ea

GENERAL !!OLD GUITARS WANTED!! Gibson, Martin, Fender, Gretsch. 1930 -1980. Top Dollar paid!! Call Toll Free 1-866-433-8277 $10 FUNERAL Insurance - Guaranteed Acceptance - No Exam. As Low As $10/month for Final Expense - Call (888) 271-0730 now.

$21 CAR Insurance - Instant Quote - All Credit Types - Find Out If You Qualify - As Low As $21/ Month. Call (888) 296-3040 $575/WEEKLY ASSEMBLING Products - MAKE MONEY MAILING BROCHURES or TYPING ADS FOR OUR COMPANY!! www.Local HomeworkersNeeded.com

February 1, 2014

Barry Christopher Keith Howe Kevin & Joyce Porter Christopher Hilchey 21st Mortgage Corp Amanda & Clayton Belzile Danny & Elaine Lalama Jay & Heidi Danis Jay & Heidi Danis Terrance King Darin Childs Jeremy David King

Champlain City of Plattsburgh Schuyler Falls City of Plattsburgh Saranac Ausable Plattsburgh Chazy Chazy Ellenburg Citty of Plattsburgh Peru

$82,000 $100,000 $80,000 $148,050

Wendy Baker, Richard Redmond

Plattsburgh

$380,000

$88,359.19

$155,000 $575,000 $28,500 $33,000 $12,000 $122,000 $45,000

$21 CAR Insurance - Instant Quote - All Credit Types - Find Out If You Qualify - As Low As $21/ Month. Call (888) 287-2130 BOWFLEX EXTREME for sale. Excellent condition. Must sell(don't have enough room). $350.

OBO 518-524-1971.

CLARINET, VIOLIN, FLUTE, TRUMPET, Amplifier, Fender Guitar $75 each. Upright Bass, Cello, Saxophone, French Horn, Drums $189 each. Others 4-sale 1-516377-7907 CM 2000 TRAILER 38"x54", tong 33", ideal for motorcycle or car, $350.00. 518-643-8643.

FRIGIDAIRE 6500 BTU’S AC Unit, $200; Cosilidated Dutch West wood stove $500; 1 man Pontoon boat $300. 518-708-0678 HAMILTON DRAFTING Table, 5' x 3', Oak w/ 4 drawers, like new, $200. 518-576-9751 ICE FISHING Polar Pal tent, 2 man $85. Auger Available. 518-3548654 KING SIZE SERTA MATTRESS in wrapper, $250. Used King Mattress, 3 yrs old, good cond. $99.

Delivery avail up to 25 miles for small fee. 518-563-3406 or 518281-6182 RANCH MINK Coat, Black, size 12, seldom worn. A 1 condition. New $2000 Asking $700 OBO. 518-335 -3687 SAWMILLS FROM only $4897.00MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill- Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship.

FREE Info/DVD www.NorwoodSawmills.com 1-800-578-1363 Ext.300N SCHWINN COMP Fitness Machine, $200. Ab Coaster, $150.

Call 518-494-5005 days or 518494-7920 evenings.

SNOWPLOW COMPLETE Fisher Minute Mount 2 for either a 2001 or 2011 Dodge Ram 1500. $2,400.00. 518-494-4625 TWO TOOL BOXES full of Snapon Craftsman Tools $2500 OBO Call 518-728-7978 or Email pparksfamily@gmail.com WELL PUMP Gould, 1 HP, 4 months old, $500.00. 518-5760012 WOLFF SUNVISION Pro 28 LE Tanning Bed, very good condition, $700.00. 518-637-1741

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

Job placement assistance. Call AIM 866-453-6204 AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Train for hands on Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid for qualified students - Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888-686-1704 CASH FOR CARS: All Cars/Trucks Wanted. Running or Not! Top Dollar Paid. We Come To You! Any Make/Model. Call For Instant Offer: 1-800-864-5960 DIRECTV $0 Start Costs! 150+ Channels $7.50/week! Free HBO/ Cinemax/Showtime/Starz+HD/DVR +NFL Sunday Ticket! Call 1-800983-2690 DIRECTV, INTERNET, Phone $69.99/mo +Free 3Months: HBO®/Starz® SHOWTIME®/CINEMAX® +FREE GENIE 4Room Upgrade +NFL SUNDAY TICKET! 1855-302-3347 DIRECTV, INTERNET, & Phone From $69.99/mo + Free 3 Months: HBO® Starz® SHOWTIME® CINEMAX®+ FREE GENIE 4 Room Upgrade + NFL SUNDAY TICKET! Limited offer. Call Now 888-2485961 DISH TV Retailer-SAVE! Starting $19.99/month (for 12 months.)

FREE Premium Movie Channels.

FREE Equipment, Installation & Activation. CALL, COMPARE LOCAL DEALS! 1-800-309-1452

February 1, 2014 GENERAL CASH FOR CARS, Any Make or Model! Free Towing. Sell it TODAY. Instant offer: 1-800-8645784 DIVORCE $349 Uncontested divorce papers prepared. Includes poor person application/waives government fees, if approved. One signature required. Separation agreements available. Make Divorce Easy - 518-274-0380.

FREE DIRECTV $0 Start Costs!

150+ Channels $7.50/week! Free HBO/Cinemax/Showtime/Starz!

Free HD/DVR! We're Local Installers! Call 1-800-211-0681

TL • Valley News - 9

www.valleynewsadk.com TOP CASH PAID FOR OLD GUITARS! 1920's thru 1980's. Gibson, Martin, Fender, Gretsch, Epiphone, Guild, Mosrite, Rickenbacker, Prairie State, D'Angelico, Stromberg, and Gibson Mandolins/Banjos. 1-800-401-0440 VIAGRA 100MG and CIALIS 20mg! 40 Pills + 4 FREE for only $99. #1 Male Enhancement, Discreet Shipping. Save $500! Buy The Blue Pill! Now 1-800-2136202

HEALTH

$$$ VIAGRA/CIALIS. 40 100mg/20MG Pills + 4 FREE only $99. Save $500! 1-888-7968878 ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION treated safely and effectively without drugs/ surgery. Vacuum therapy treatment is covered by Medicare/ Insurance. 1-800-815-1577 ext.

10 VIAGRA 100MG or CIALIS 20mg.

40 tabs +10 FREE, $99 including FREE SHIPPING. 888-836-0780, premiummeds.net

HAVE FUN and find a genuine connection! The next voice on the other end of the line could be the one.

Call Tango 1-800-381-1758. FREE trial!

HAVE FUN and find a genuine connection! The next voice on the other end of the line could be the one. Call Tango 1-800-807-0818.

FREE trial!

MEET SINGLES NOW! No paid operators, just people like you.

Browse greetings, exchange messages, connect live. FREE trial. Call 1-877-737-9447 MEET SINGLES right now! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now 1-888909-9905 ORDER DISH NETWORK Satellite TV and Internet Starting at $19.99!

Free Installation, Hopper DVR and 5 Free Premium Movie Channels!

Call 800-597-2464 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL - Start with Rotary and good things happen. Rotary, humanity in motion.

Find information or locate your local club at www.rotary.org.

Brought to you by your free community paper and PaperChain.

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL - Start with Rotary and good things happen. Rotary, humanity in motion.

Find information or locate your local club at www.rotary.org.

Brought to you by your free community paper and PaperChain.

THE OCEAN CORP. 10840 Rockley Road, Houston, Texas 77099.

Train for a New Career. *Underwater Welder. Commercial Diver. *NDT/Weld Inspector. Job Placement Assistance. Financial Aid available for those who qualify. 1 -800-321-0298.

VIAGRA 100MG, 40 pills+/4 free, only $99.00. Save Big Now, Discreet shipping. Call 800-3753305 Today!

OPEN

24/7 ez

By Denton Publications Inc (Denpubs)

Bookmarks • Brochures Business Cards • Flyers • Rack Cards Door Hangers • Letterhead Window Clings • NCR Forms Notepads • Posters • Envelopes Vinyl Banners and Much More!!

HIGH-QUALITY PRINTING • FAST TURNAROUND AMAZINGLY LOW PRICES

www.ezprintsuperstore.com Most file formats accepted.

When it’s time to

CLEAN HOUSE

Don’t throw it away those unwanted items.

Promote them in the “For Sale” section in the Classifieds. You’ll turn your trash into cash!

Our operators are standing by! Call...

Call 1-800-989-4237

“We’re more than a newspaper, We’re a community service.” www.denpubs.com

VIAGRA 100MG and CIALIS 20mg! SPECIAL! 40 Pills + 10 FREE. $99.00. 100% guaranteed.

FREE Shipping! CALL NOW! 1-888 -223-8818 VIAGRA 100MG and CIALIS 20mg! 50 Pills $99.00 FREE Shipping! 100% guaranteed. CALL NOW! 1-866-312-6061 VIAGRA 100MG, CIALIS 20mg. 40 Pills +4 FREE only $99. #1 Male Enhancement! Discreet Shipping.

Save $500! Blue Pill Now! 1-888796-8870

VINTAGE GARDEN TRACTOR Pennsylvania Danzer, 8hp, electric start, new tires, excellent condition, $800 OBO. 518-846-7710

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

Many references available. Call William Thwaits 518 593 3263

LOGGING

LOST & FOUND

Juggling Your Budget?

Advertise Small, Get Big Results!

Call 1-518-873-6368 Ext. 201

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

518-565-7911 or 518-569-8788

LAWN & GARDEN

www.valleynewsadk.com

10 - Valley News • TL WANTED TO BUY ADVERTISE TO 10 Million Homes across the USA! Place your ad in over 140 community newspapers, with circulation totaling over 10 million homes. Contact Independent Free Papers of America IFPA at danielleburnett-ifpa@live.com or visit our website cadnetads.com for more information.

BUYING EVERYTHING! FURS, Coins, Gold, Antiques, Watches, Silver, Art, Diamonds."The Jewelers Jeweler Jack" 1-917-696-2024

By Appointment. Lic-Bonded.

CASH FOR UNEXPIRED DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! Free Shipping, Best Prices & 24 hr payment! Call 1855-440-4001 English & Spanish www.TestStripSearch.com CASH PAID- up to $28/Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. 1-DAY PAYMENT. 1-800371-1136

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

By EMAIL To: legals@denpubs.com

JARDIN Y. PAPEL, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/6/2013.

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

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

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

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

Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of

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

WANTS TO PURCHASE minerals and other oil & gas interests. Send details P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co 80201

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

WANTS TO purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests.

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

TICONDEROGA DOWNTOWN OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT, customized for your use. Available March 1st. $550/mo + utilities.

518-585-9173 Days or 518-5478730 Evenings

ACCESSORIES

FARM

DOG CONTAINMENT PEN - 4 panels w/door, 10'tall x 6' long.

Galv. steel., 8x8'pressure treated wood frame for it to sit on once pen is re-assembled, 7 yrs. old. purchased from FE Hart Co., replacement cost $650, will sell for $250 OBO. Call 802-524-6275 9AM-9PM.

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 busi-

ABANDONED NY FARM! ABANDONED NY FARM! 5 acres State Land - $16,900, 6 acres Farmhouse - $99,900. Gorgeous So. Tier, NY hilltop location!

Fields, woods, stream, pond, 30 mile views! EZ owner terms! 1888-701-1864 www.NewYorkLandandLakes.com

February 1, 2014

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

CRANBERRY LAKE 90 Acre Hunting Camp, 8 cabins, well, septic, off grid, solar power generator, on ATV/snowmobile trail, 1/2 acre pond, wood & propane heat, 55 miles from Lake Placid, one mile off Route 3. $155,000. 518-359-9859

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

ness.

VN-1/18-2/22/20146TC-58075 ----------------------------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 ----------------------------THE ELIZABETHTOWN-LEWIS CENTRAL SCHOOL SCHOOL BUS PROPOSITION VOTE Notice is hereby given that a Hearing for School Bus Propositions for the inhabitants of the Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School District, Essex County, New York, qualified to vote at school meetings in the District will be held at the school on January 30, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of hearing the report of the meeting.

Notice is also hereby given that two (2) School Bus Propositions to authorize the purchase of two buses for the District will take place on Thursday, February 6, 2014, between the hours of 12:00 noon and 8:00 p.m.

Notice is further given that a copy of the statement of an amount of money which will be required may be obtained by a

resident or taxpayer in the district during the fourteen days immediately preceding the two bus proposition vote for except Saturday, Sunday and holidays, at the District Office during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (DST).

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

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

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

Lauri Cutting Clerk of the Board VN-1/18,2/1/20142TC-57604 ----------------------------NOTICE OF REGU-

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

FARM, COUNTRY BARN/5 ACRES: $29,995 Rustic "Country Barn," Well-Built & Sturdy. On 5 Wooded Acres,Meadows, Apple Orchard.

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

LAR MEETINGS Please take notice that the Westport Fire District of the Town of Westport, County of Essex, New York, will hold its regular meetings for the year 2014 on the Third Tuesday of every month at 7 oclock p.m. on such day at the Westport Town Hall located at 22 Champlain Avenue, Westport New York. All meetings of the Westport Fire District are open to the public.

This notice is being posted in accordance with the provisions of Section 94 of the Public Officers Law of the State of New York.

By order of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Westport Fire District.

Board of Fire Commissioners /s/ Robin E. Crandall Secretary January 24, 2014 VN-2/1/2014-1TC37144 ----------------------------PUBLIC NOTICE Essex County Fair Housing Notice if hereby given that Essex County is committed to furthering fair housing.

The Federal Fair Housing Law, as well as the Laws of new York State, prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, financing, and brokerage of housing based on race, creed, color, gender, national origin, familial status, or handicap.Essex County pursuant to the local fair housing strategy has appointed a fair housing officer who may be reached at: Essex

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

Purdy Realty LLC - 384-1117.

Call Frank Villanova - 878-4275 cell NYS LAND, 1947 BOY SCOUT CAMP, 5 acre lake property - $129,900. 7 new lake properties. www.

LandFirstNY.com 1-888-683-2626

County Planning Office Department of P l a n n i n g Elizabethtown, NY 12932 (518) 873-3687 The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Toll Free Fair Housing Hotline number is: 1-800-6699777 or 1-800-9279275 (TDD for the hearing impaired) TT,VN-2/1/2PUBLIC NOTICE Essex County Fair Housing Notice if hereby given that Essex County is committed to furthering fair housing.

The Federal Fair Housing Law, as well as the Laws of new York State, prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, financing, and brokerage of housing based on race, creed, color, gender, national origin, familial status, or handicap.

Essex County pursuant to the local fair housing strategy has appointed a fair housing officer who may be reached at: Essex County Planning Office Department of P l a n n i n g Elizabethtown, NY 12932 (518) 873-3687 The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Toll Free Fair Housing Hotline number is: 1-800-6699777 or 1-800-9279275 (TDD for the hearing impaired) TT,VN-2/1/2014-1TC37241 ----------------------------SEALED BIDS will be received as set forth in instructions to bidders until 10:30 a.m. on February 19, 2014at

SINGLE-FAMILY HOME 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

the NYSDOT, Contract Management Bureau, 50 WOLF RD, 1ST FLOOR, SUITE 1CM, ALBANY, NY 12232 and will be publicly opened and read.

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

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

NYSDOT reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

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

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

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

Contact Maria Tamarkin (518) 4578403. Contracts with

AUTO SALES & MAINTENANCE Call for Today’s Service Specials!

P lus Competitive Up-Front Pricing!

P lus Courtesy Transportation!

P lus A Lifetime Guarantee on Parts

47392

and Labor!

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. 01, Sam Zhou, Acting Regional Director, 50 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12232 D262595, PIN 1055.02, Essex Co., NYS Rte 431 (Whiteface Mt. Veteran's Memorial Highway), 8.2 Miles of Asphalt Concrete Reconstruction, ACP Milling & Resurfacing & Culvert Lining & Replacements in the Town of Wilmington, Bid Deposit $750,000.00.This is a best value selection.

Goals: MBE/WBE 13 - 7% VN-2/1-2/8/2014-2TC37243 ----------------------------Juggling Your Budget?

Advertise Small, Get Big Results!

Call 1-518-873-6368 Ext. 201

CHIMNEY SWEEP

COMPLETE CHIMNEY CARE Cleaning • Repairs Stainless Steel Lining Video Camera Inspection

Brian Dwyer 1-800-682-1643 597-3640

“When We Clean We CLEAN MEAN”

Houses Cottages Camps In-Door Construction Clean-Ups

25+ Years Experience

DEPENDABLE YEAR ROUND SERVICE Fully Insured

Call Us Today At

518-585-6964 47884

STEVENS

CONSTRUCTION New Construction & Remodeling Log Homes • Doors & Windows Roofing & Siding Elizabethtown, NY

Todd Stevens Phone: (518) 873-2740 Cell: (518) 586-6750

The King’s Inn “Where nothing is overlooked but the lake.”

Casual Victorian Elegance, Fine Dining, Lodging & Cocktails Open Wednesday-Sunday 4:30pm-Close

Michele & Kevin Flanigan, Innkeepers 42 Hummingbird Way • Port Henry, NY 518-546-7633 48080

FISHING SUPPLIES

Willsboro Outdoor World

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK @ 6AM Live Bait & Ice Fishing Supplies.

Reel & Line Spooling.

Route 22 Willsboro, NY 7

518-637-2641

FLORAL

Decker’s Flats Greenhouse & Floral Shop

OPEN 7 DAYS 9AM-6PM Dugway Rd. in Moriah, NY 518-546-3369 888-364-9334

47875

Professional Cleaning Service

DINING

56938

Spic-N-Span

CONSTRUCTION

56877

CLEAN-UP

Member of NYS & National Chimney Sweep Guilds 50491

February 1, 2014 SINGLE-FAMILY HOME $29,000 REMODELED 2 bdrm, .3 acre, Rte. 9, Front Street, Keeseville, NY. Live in or a P/E Ratio of 5 to 1 investment. 518-3356904.

(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.

FISHER SNOW PLOW 7' 6" Minute Mount 2, used 2 winters, $3500 Negotiable. 518-524-0582 or 518643-5244

AUTO WANTED

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

FOR SALE WOMENS LEATHER JACKET WOMENS LEATHER SCUBA JACKET BLK SIZE MED LIKE NEW $35.

518-492-2028

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

TL • Valley News - 11

www.valleynewsadk.com 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 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.

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

Call Toll Free: 1-888-416-2330

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

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

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

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

GET CASH TODAY for any car/ truck. I will buy your car today.

Any Condition. Call 1-800-8645796 or www.carbuyguy.com TOP CASH FOR CARS, Any Car/ Truck, Running or Not. Call for INSTANT offer: 1-800-454-6951

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

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

2005 WHITEHALL SPIRIT rowing/ sailboat. Classic boat, rare find.

Must sell! Asking $4500 OBO. 845 -868-7711 BOAT 1990 Supra ski boat 351 ford engine excellent condition w/ trailer 518-637-1741 $6,000

CARS CLASSIC 1973 CAMARO, 350 Auto, V-8 Engine, original 55,000 miles, $12,000, very good condition 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

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

Visit Us Today!

NEED TO MAKE

?

SOME

CA$H

Place a classified ad!

It’s easy and will make you money!

518-873-6368

12 - Valley News • TL

www.valleynewsadk.com

February 1, 2014