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MINEVILLE Ñ A proposed hydroelectric project in Moriah has Tom Scozzafava thinking big. Ò This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Moriah,Ó the supervisor said. Ò The town of Moriah hasnÕ t had a break since the mines closed in 1971.

This could be it.Ó The project, which could become reality starting in 2015, could create 100 jobs during construction and up to 10 permanent full time jobs when finished.

The biggest benefit for Moriah, though, could be a dramatic increase in the town tax base. MoriahÕ s total assessment is now $211 million, Scozzafava said, and the proposed project totals $264.1 million “This will be significant,” Scozzafava said. Ò It will lower taxes for everyone. Ò WeÕ ve had a stagnant tax base since the mines left,Ó he said. Ò We were a one-horse town and that horse left when the mines closed. Republic Steel and Witherbee-Sherman paid most of the property taxes and took care of most of the infrastructure in town.

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Brave souls jump into the icy waters of Lake George during the annual Polar Bear Plunge in Hague Feb. 16. The Polar Bear Plunge, part of the Hague Winter Weekend, raised money for the WOKO Big Change Round Up that supports the Vermont Children’s Hospital.

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Inter-Lakes Health eliminates positions

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fred@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA Ñ Inter-Lakes Health is eliminating 33 full-time positions.

Chip Holmes, Inter-Lakes CEO, announced the personnel cuts Feb. 13.

“This is a difficult time for the affect-

ed staff and the organization,Ó Holmes said.

The cuts will have no impact on patient care, he stressed. The hospitalÕ s emergency department will continue to be fully-staffed and operating 24 hours a day.

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Those jobs include ancillary and support positions in the hospital and nursing home. The 13 staff members will receive vacation pay, health insurance coverage through March and employment assistance.

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February 22, 2014

Athletes discuss college with local students

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fred@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA Ñ Annabelle Jones recorded her fourth shutout this season, making 22 saves in goal, as Middlebury blanked Connecticut College, 3-0, Feb. 8.

JonesÕ sterling performance for the Panthers, ranked second in the national among NCAA Division III womenÕ s ice hockey teams, came days after meeting with students at Ticonderoga and Crown Point schools.

Jones visited the schools as part of a College For Every Student program designed to encourage local middle school students to think about attending college. Jones was joined by her teammate, Kate Moreau, and Panther menÕ s hockey players Robbie Dobrowski, Drew Michaels and Louie Belisle. Also visiting was Jamie McKenna, menÕ s hockey assistant coach. Ò The goal is to promote college awareness,Ó Tracy Price, Ticonderoga Middle School head teacher, said. Ò The Middlebury students talk about how they decided to attend college, how they selected a college, how they balance college life and extracurricular activities. Ò I think itÕ s great that our students can identify with college students,Ó she said. Ò We want our students to see themselves as successful college students in the future.Ó Andrea McDonald, CFES college ambassador, said the Middlebury College athletes benefit from the program as well. Ò This is a service project for them,Ó McDonald said. Ò ItÕ s an opportunity for them to make a positive impact on the life of a young student.

I think the Middlebury students enjoy it. Ò This is also an opportunity to open the eyes of middle school students to the possibilities of college,Ó she said.

Middlebury College athletes have visited local schools as part of the CFES program in the

past, but the Feb. 4 trip to Ticonderoga and Crown Point was the first of this academic year.

“This is the first visit of, hopefully, many,” McDonald said. Ò We also want to take students to Middlebury so they can see the campus and get a feel for college life. We want them to use the facilities, go to a game and meet more athletes.Ó McKenna, a former Middlebury hockey player and now an assistant coach, grew up Lake Placid. He stressed students from small, Adirondack schools can have college success. Ò I think itÕ s great for these kids to interact with college-age students,Ó said McKenna, a 2009 Middlebury graduate. Ò A lot of Middlebury students come from small towns, like me.

ThereÕ s no reason kids in Ticonderoga canÕ t have college success.Ó More than two dozen Ticonderoga students met with the Middlebury athletes, breaking into small groups to discuss college life. Ò I think breaking into small groups really helps,Ó McKenna said. Ò I think kids are more comfortable asking questions in smaller groups and thereÕ s more interaction.Ó The CFES program is good for the Middlebury athletes, the assistant coach said. Ò I think itÕ s great for us,Ó McKenna said. Ò YouÕ re kind of in a bubble on a college campus. ItÕ s good to get off campus and see where these kids come from, the challenges they face.

Hopefully, some of them will be Middlebury students some day.Ó Price said Ticonderoga is committed to exposing its students to college. Every student in grades 4-8 will visit a college campus this academic year, she said — fifth graders will go to North Country Community College, fourth and sixth graders will visit Castleton State College in Vermont, eighth graders will go to Paul SmithÕ s College and seventh grade students will visit a New England campus during their annual whale watch trip.

Middlebury College hockey players recently visited Ticonderoga Middle School as part of a College For Every Student program designed to encourage local middle school students to think about attending college.

Jamie McKenna, left, assistant coach, and Robbie Dobrowski of the men’s hockey team visit with students.

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Ti chamber membership increasing Nearly 250 businesses now part of group

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fred@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA Ñ The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce continues to grow.

The chamber has announced 40 new members, which brings total membership to 243. Ò Being a member of the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce is not only an investment in your business or organization but in the Ticonderoga area as a whole,Ó Matthew Courtright, chamber executive director, said. Ò The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization that serves, markets and promotes the Ticonderoga area and the business community. Ò As always I want to stress the importance of supporting Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce members because they support the chamber and the community in so many ways,Ó he said.

New members include: Sentinel Grille, The Prevention Team, Vilardo Architecture, First United Methodist Church, Lakeside Plumbing & Heating, Rainbow Nursery School, ChamplainÕ s Best Wash, Command Performance Dance Studio, Rainbow Nursery School, Linda L. Leavens, RN. LCSW. CASAC Counseling Services, VMS Feng Shui Design Co., Belden Property Services, LLC, Avery Energy, Ticonderoga Tots, H20 Adventures, Aflac of NY, Graces Mattress Kingdom, LakeGeorgeYardSales. com, LibbyÕ s Bakery & CafŽ , Putnam Central School, TiNY Wellness Center, Cindy Joubert, Discovery Toys Independent Consultant, Billy-BobÕ s Orchard, Be Cool Air Conditioning, First Baptist Church, The Pub, Ti Pi Restaurant, Spic-N-Span, Lakeway Ice Cream & CafŽ , R. Patnode Plumbing, Heating & Wiring , Adirondack Meat Company Inc., Vanity Hair, Bangama Signs, B&S Construction, Maplefields/R.L. Valeee Inc., Gunning Dance Family & Fitness Studio, Southern Essex County Girl Scouts, Leerkes Farm, Inc., KeithÕ s Market and Adirondack Lanes, LLC. Ò Our members, along with our community partners, truly allow us to serve the Ticonderoga area and work to make the area a better place to live, work and visit,Ó Courtright said. Ò Without the dedication of our many chamber members all we do would not be possible. We are proud to be able to directly serve our members and the Ticonderoga area. Ò I would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of our members and partners for your support and commitment to the chamber,Ó he said.

Chamber members receive an array of benefits, including mar-

keting, promotion, publicity, exposure, credibility, member referrals, access to marketing and networking opportunities, small business support and services, business seminars and trainings, chamber communications, access to a commerce card discount program, health insurance, energy savings, and more. Ò As the chamber continues to grow and move into the future we will work even harder for our members, the business com-

munity and the Ticonderoga area as a whole,Ó Courtright said. Ò We look forward to working with all our members for many years to come.Ó For more information on the new members, a Ticonderoga Area Business Directory or becoming a new member, contact the chamber at 585-6619, Email chamberinfo@ticonderogany.com or visit www.ticonderogany.com.

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February 22, 2014

Free books offered to preschoolers locally TICONDEROGA Ñ dom, and most recentThe Glenn and Carol ly Australia.

Pearsall Adirondack Ò The Dollywood Foundation has partFoundation is honored nered with the Dolly to be partnering with Parton Imagination the Glenn and Carol Library to bring free Pearsall Adirondack books monthly to preFoundation,Ó said schoolers throughout Christy Crouse, NYS the Adirondacks.

Regional Director of Ò It is time we bring Imagination Library. this successful proÒ This partnership will gram to the Adironensure that children dacks and our foundaall across the Adirontion is committed to dack region experihelp make that hapence the joy of ownpen,Ó said Glenn L. Pictured here is Dolly Parton reading to young chil- ing his or her library dren, courtesy of Imagination Library Pearsall, President of of books at no cost to the Glenn and Carol their families. DollyÕ s Pearsall Adirondack Foundation. greatest wish for children is to help turn their Dolly PartonÕ s Imagination Library was es- dreams into the promise of a bright future. We tablished in 1995 in Dolly PartonÕ s hometown cannot thank the Pearsall Foundation enough of Sevier County, Tennessee as a way to imfor helping make their dream a realityÓ , prove preschool literacy. It is now available to Studies have shown that children who are all preschool children in the state of Tennessee read to and appreciate books before they enter and is expanding throughout the United States. kindergarten are more likely to do well throughThe program sends a new book each month to out all of their years of schooling. The Dollyeach registered child, in the childÕ s name, free wood Foundation administers the program and of charge from birth until they turn five. A book its special book committee of renowned authors a month is now mailed to over 900,000 children and childrenÕ s book experts selects the books. in the United States, Canada, the United KingThe trustees of the Pearsall Adirondack

Foundation have committed up to $100,000 over a four year period to support this effort in the Adirondacks by picking up half the cost of the program for all enrolled children living within the Ò blue lineÓ of the Adirondack Park.

The Pearsall Foundation was established and funded by Glenn and Carol Pearsall in 2000 and is dedicated to Ò improving the quality of life for year round residents of the Adirondack ParkÓ . Ò We will be accepting grant applications for this new initiative on the same schedule as we accept grant applications for other programs within the Park that meet our mission criteria.

Grant applications will be accepted from July 1

to Aug. 31 for the following year, and awards will be announced in October,Ó said Mr. Pearsall. Information and grant application forms for Imagination Library funding are available on the Pearsall Adirondack Foundation website at www.pearsallfoundation.org.

Literacy Volunteers, Service Clubs, Church groups, Friends of local libraries and any other not-for-profit groups who wish to use this special financial help to establish an Imagination Library program in their Adirondack community should begin by contacting Dolly PartonÕ s Imagination Library at http://usa.imaginationlibrary.com/index.php.

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Square dance to kick off MArts Madness

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TICONDEROGA Ñ MArts Madness, a two week period of cultural events for all ages, begins on Saturday March 1, at 6 p.m. with square dancing led by caller Stan Burdick and The Music Men. Everyone is welcome to join the dancing at the Knights of Columbus.

The next event occurs on Sunday, March 2, at 3 p.m. and highlights Running the River, a folk group that will be performing at The Best Western.

Throughout the week there will be lectures on Ò Health with HerbsÓ and Ò How to Enhance You and Your FamilyÕ s Life With Changes in Your Home and Office” as well as cartoon drawing classes and TiCoustics with local performers.

The week ends with an art show reception for Ti Arts of the Hancock House that is being held at The Downtown Gallery, 119 Montcalm St. A second week of events follows Details for all of the events can be found on the Ticonderoga Area Chamber website or on the MArts Madness rack card that can be found in many places around town.

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State needs to repeal the SAFE Act now

Ò Nobody needs 10 rounds to kill a deer,Ó or so bloviated our governor while he was in the process of ramming the so called Ò SAFE ActÒ down New YorkerÕ s throats.

Passed in the dead of night in the wake of the Newtown school shooting, an outlier in the world of homicides if there ever was one, the SAFE Act takes away much of the protections New Yorkers are afforded under the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. In his Ò 10 rounds” pontification, the governor was referencing one section of the SAFE Act, since ruled unconstitutional, limiting magazine capacities to no more than an arbitrary limit of seven rounds. If you donÕ t need it to kill a deer, the governor implied, you shouldnÕ t be allowed to have it.

LetÕ s look at this concept a little more deeply.

First off, by this logic, we canÕ t imagine why snub-nosed revolvers should be legal. Nobody needs a snub-nosed .38 to kill a deer after all.

And what about any shot smaller than 00 Buckshot? Nobody needs bird shot to kill a deer. Taking the governorÕ s Ò logicÓ ad absurdum, only slug shotguns, and rifles with calibers between 30-30 and 300 Winchester Mag should be allowed. Nobody needs anything other than that to kill a deer after all. And why seven rounds?

A good hunter needs one, maybe two or three rounds to kill a deer. Why stop at seven? Ban anything above three rounds?

What the governor overlooks here is the Second Amendment, the single most costly incomplete sentence in American history. The Second Amendment does not give Americans the right to just keep and bear deer rifles. It affords citizens the right to keep and bear arms. Assault rifles, Mr. Cuomo, are arms. They are protected under the Second Amendment.

Gun control advocates will most certainly argue that itÕ s a matter of safety. Our children are being mowed down by assault rifles. While that was tragically true at Newtown, and Aurora, Colorado, and unfortunately some other mass shootings, itÕ s simply not the case that assault rifles are killing more people than other means.

Statistics abound, but the FBIÕ s are typically considered the gold standard. LetÕ s take a look at the 2012 homicide stats, compiled by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Homicides by all methods of firearm totaled 8,855. Of those 322 were by rifle — not assault rifles, any kind of rifle. (Separate statistics are not kept for assault rifles.) Add to this some unknown percentage for a category the FBI has for Ò Firearms, type not stated,Ó which totaled 1,749. Even given the statistical impossibility that all of these were rifles, that gives us a possible total of 2,071 homicides by some sort of rifle. An unknown, but definitely smaller, number of these rifles were assault rifles. Handguns on the other

hand were used in at least 6,371, plus whatever percentage of the 1,749 unclassified guns were handguns. So at the very farthest statistical borderline you are 66 percent more likely to be killed by a handgun than some sort of rifle. The true gulf between handguns and rifles is likely much higher.

But wait, there are plenty of other ways to be killed. Keep the 322 deaths by rifle figure in mind. Now consider that 1,589 people were killed in 2012 by knives or cutting instruments.

Also notable, 518 were killed by blunt objects, and 678 were killed by “fists, feet, etc.” Shotguns bring up the rear at 303, plus again some percentage of the unknown firearms. So, to keep our children safe, the governor targeted the second least dangerous death-inducing implement there is, based on FBI statistics. More people would be made safer if he had banned blunt objects, something, by the way, which isnÕ t constitutionally protected.

Ignoring that obvious problem in the governorÕ s logic, anti-gun advocates will argue that the SAFE act also keeps us safer by mandating that mental health professionals report anyone who might espouse suicidal tendencies to the State Police, undoubtedly so their guns can then be confiscated by the State Police. Here is where this idea runs off the rails. Gun owners love their guns. Suicidal gun owners, or borderline suicidal gun owners, also love their guns.

If a gun owner is considering suicide, they now know that if they reach out to a mental health professional and try to get help for their condition, they will lose their guns. Thanks to the SAFE Act, fewer people on the borderline of mental illness or suicide will seek help. Any gun owner who is feeling suicidal is going to keep that fact to themselves, instead of getting help. How, Mr. Cuomo, does that make us safer?

LetÕ s make no bones about the true purpose behind the SAFE Act. Mr. Cuomo has for some time set his sights on higher office — now rumored to be that of vice president. He saw the possibility of gaining some national spotlight, plus lining up some liberal Bona Fides, for fund raising and national campaigning time, with a Ò Andrew Cuomo is tough on guns, so vote for the Clinton/Cuomo ticket” platform.

As they say, the devil is in the details, and the parts of the SAFE act which havenÕ t already been found unconstitutional either do nothing to make New Yorkers safer, or will have the exact opposite effect. We respectfully ask our state legislators to repeal the SAFE Act now, and go to work on some measures that might have a chance of doing something other than making the situation worse. Ñ

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modest was the single highest here are so many goal most people had in life. It things one can obwas the reward for hard work and serve and experithe central location of your most ence the longer you have valuable possessions. Generally, the opportunity to hang the largest expenditure a family around in this world. When will make in their lifetime was the you were a child or even a investment in the family home. It young adult, the more mawas the icon of success, stability, ture adults called it the Ò wisand generally the source of great dom of age.Ó When we were Dan Alexander pride. young, most of us looked Thoughts from To me, it was a telling sign of at that notion as a bunch of Behind the Pressline the collective perception of how bunk: After all, who had people think, where they place the time to wait around and their values and what they see as the future. waste your youth waiting to gain wisdom?

That only 49 percent of American adults You set a plan for your life and then go see the home today as their best investment about filling it up with goals and aspirations. shows how our times have changed.

You accept certain debts, take on certain bagNow granted, a house is not nearly as valugage and take on the world and all it has to able as the people who live in the home and offer.

But as you grow much older, you begin to the relationship of those people -- but to me, it speaks volumes as to the continued decline realize there might be something to that wisdom stuff those mature adults were pedaling of the family structure. After all, what real purpose does a home serve except to provide way back when. You begin looking at things in very different perspective and weigh lifeÕ s shelter for the family? The home was more than brick and mortar -- it represented a cerexperiences against the realities of the day.

Change, it seems, is all around us. ItÕ s al- tain pride of accomplishment. It was full of memories and its financial value served as a ways been there, but when you are young, change is seen as exciting and new. When you significant retirement once the family had left the nest or it became the inheritance handed are older and more comfortable with lifeÕ s down to future generations. predictability, change can be unsettling and For the vast majority of average Americans, can flow against the grain of your life’s exto not see the purchase of a home as their best periences. investment tells me the home is no longer So where am I heading with all this philowhere the heart is and if our hearts are not sophical stuff about age and wisdom? in our homes, then where are they? Has the Certain news stories and headlines reflecting changes in our culture and way of life distraction of new technology and advancehave become a frequent occurrence. Most of ments in society altered our core thinking that much? Is it a continued sign that we are no the time, we just accept them as just another change. Other times, we sit up, take notice longer concerned about future generations given the federal and state debt load we are and attempt to apply that long earned wispassing along? dom we now possess.

The responsibility to provide was once a A recent poll, from my perspective, shook primary driver for families and breadwinthe bedrock of the human race. Through most of my life, and I think for centuries before if ners.

I wonder what the next 10 or 20 years will not the beginning of time, when man stopped do to the answer of this poll question and being a nomad and began to establish roots.

A new Rasmussen survey found that 49 how the changing face of society may reshape the family, homes in which they reside and percent of American adults say buying a home is the best investment most families can ultimately, our country. make.

Dan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton PubMaybe that number doesnÕ t sound earthlications. He may be reached at dan@denpubs.com. shaking to you, but to me, your home was once seen as your castle regardless of how

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Thankful To the Times of Ti: The Ticonderoga Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary would like to thank everyone that donated to the annual memory tree this past year. It was very successful again this year. All of the monies raised will again go towards scholarships for the Ticonderoga Middle and High School graduations. Thank you again for the continued support!

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ID theft To the Times of Ti: Law enforcement officials have urged me to share my own experience with hacking.

Two months ago I received an Ò urgentÓ phone call informing me that Ò International Security ProtocolÓ had determined my laptop was being used for criminal activity. I asked the caller to identify himself. He responded with something about having been hired by, Ò security experts from your computer company,Ó to follow up with me. This was urgent, remember, and why would he bother calling if he were making this up? I should see for myself! Just go turn on my laptop, if it werenÕ t already connected to the Internet, and heÕ d show me what he was talking about.

When I repeated my request for identification, and he again did not give it (in a long-winded answer), I said he could well be the hacker himself. I hung up.

I wish I could say that was the end of it. It was not. Two weeks ago I received an identical call, only this time I was not alert -- until nearly too late. Ò We tried telling you about this but you hung up on us, just connect to the Internet and weÕ ll show you!Ó I hate to admit this: I did. Several instructions later, all sorts of warnings flashed in a box on my laptop, confirming all the dates he’d listed. Ò See, I told you! Now just -- .Ó

Thank God my smoke alarm went off. Not once, but three times. Each time, I hung up. Each time, the guy called back.

There’s more to the story, but suffice it to say I disconnected the computer before he could (apparently) get what he was after. Still, all financial accounts have had to be cancelled or frozen, passwords changed and other precautions taken.

When I reported the incident, I learned that such hacking networks are completely untraceable, well beyond the reach of any law, and tend to target women.

Also, unfortunately, that there are many, many victims right here in the North Country whose bank accounts, etc. have already been totally wiped out. I hope sharing my story will prevent it happening to you.

Kris Hardman Elizabethtown

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Business seminars planned in Ti Chamber to host events TICONDEROGA Ñ The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce will host two business seminars in coordination with the North Country Small Business Development Center.

All seminars and workshops will be held at the chamber office located at 94 Montcalm St. in Ticonderoga. Ò We are thrilled to continue to work closely with the North Country Small Business Development Center to not only offer their services monthly at our office to assist our members, the business community, and potential new businesses, but to also offer a variety of business seminars and workshops,Ó Matthew Courtright, chamber executive director, said. Ò Over the last three years the NCSBDC has been an outstanding partner with the TACC. We hope to continue to grow our partnership as we enhance the services we offer to our members and the Ticonderoga Area business community.Ó Ò Social Media & Tourism; Tips to Attract Travelers to your BusinessÓ will be presented

by Growtrends Tuesday, March 11, at 8 a.m.

Registration is required. Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce members are free. There is a $10 charge for non-members.

Refreshments will be sponsored by Dunkin Donuts of Ticonderoga. Ò Does your business seek to attract more tourists and out-of-towners?,Ó Courtright said. Ò Join us to learn about effective marketing techniques to capture visitorsÕ interest. Charles

Tagliarino, founder of Growtrends, a social media marketing company, will help you understand visitorsÕ online habits and how social media networks play a role in their decisionmaking before, during and long after they return home. Charles will also share insight and best practices on how small businesses can use social networks such as TripAdviser, Yelp, Pintrest, Foursquare and Google + to engage and attract travelers to their business.Ó Ò Start Your Own Business WorkshopÓ will be presented by the North Country Small Business Development Center. Tuesday, April 8, at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required.

Refreshments will be sponsored by the Hot Biscuit Diner. Ò Interested in Starting a Business?,Ó Courtright said. Ò Wondering what you need to do?

This introductory workshop is designed to provide you with the information you need to decide if small business ownership is for you.

Come learn the basics of how to test the feasibility of your business idea and identify key factors that influence start-up success. Free one-on-one counseling with a business adviser is available as part of the workshop follow-up process.Ó Topics will include review of legal business entities, writing a business plan, legal and tax requirements, record keeping and financing options available for new businesses.

For more information or to RSVP contact the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce at 585-6619 or chamberinfo@ticonderogany.com.

To observe Martin Luther King Day, St. Mary’s School students Aidan Stacey, Thomas Woods and Zoe Eggleson recited parts of King’s “I Have a Dream” speech to their classmates.

St. Mary’s receives King grant

TICONDEROGA Ñ St. MaryÕ School in Ticonderoga was the recent recipient of a $300 grant to support volunteerism in New York State for the Martin Luther King National Day of Service.

The grant was offered through the United Way of the Adirondack Region, which services Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties.

As a result of receiving the funds, St. Mary’s fifth and sixth grade basketball teams had the money to pay for referees a tournament.

Attendees, volunteer coaches, parents, referees and players from Saranac Lake, Moriah, Crown Point, Ticonderoga and surrounding areas celebrated Martin Luther KingÕ s legacy by sharing words from his historic Ò I have a dreamÓ speech.

Leading up to the tourney students at St. MaryÕ s School created posters, bulletin boards and written messages in the spirit of Martin Luther KingÕ s inspirational words and actions.

Additionally, fifth and sixth graders recited Martin Luther King’s words to classmates throughout the week and to the entire assembly of individuals present at the tournament.

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Montcalm Street survey under way People asked for their views of downtown Ti

By Fred Herbst

fred@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA Ñ What does downtown Ticonderoga need?

The Ticonderoga Revitalization Alliance is asking residents, business leaders and elected officials that question with hopes of developing clear goals for the communityÕ s future.

The alliance has contracted with Tricia Haggerty Wenz of Indigo River Consulting, a Connecticut-based firm, to survey people on their feelings and wishes for downtown Ti. “The purpose of our survey is to focus the non-profits along with the business community and the townÕ s political leadership on a series of common goals,Ó Jim Major of the alliance said.

Major said Wenz has had success in revitalization in other communities. Ò Tricia has successfully developed a $20 million rehab project in Newburgh and also helped develop a non-profit group assisting the townÕ s leadership in public common goal projects,Ó Major said.

The survey asks about housing, schools, shopping opportunities, medical facilities, Ò hometown atmosphere,Ó public safety, downtown vitality, cultural activities, tourism and other issues in Ticonderoga.

It also asks what people value most about Ticonderoga, what they would like to see changed, what they feel TiÕ s greatest assets are, what TiÕ s biggest challenges are, what are the communityÕ s most urgent needs and more.

“Currently we have several non-profits and other organizations doing good work, such as the Fourth of July events, creating crosswalks, workforce education, downtown and trail beautification, downtown events, art and music projects, the sawmill project, building façade clean-ups, web-based filming, building rehabs, etc., as well as the chamber successfully supporting business,Ó Major said.

“All of this is wonderful and laudatory and benefits everyone who lives in the area,Ó he said. Ò The downside might be that separately we lose the benefit of doing and having a greater impact.

If our goals were united and were developed by a consensus of thought, we are hopeful for a greater impact.Ó The Ti alliance hopes the survey leads to greater cooperation in the community. Ò We are reaching out to the community in the hopes of creating a wave of joint effort at the communityÕ s direction,Ó Major said. Ò As this process proceeds, we will report back to the community as to the information generated. We ask everyone who receives a survey to take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire and add their input to this process.Ó

The survey has been distributed via Email. People who did not receive a survey and who would like to complete one can contact the alliance online at ti-alliance.org Wenz said she looks forward to helping Ticonderoga create and implement a plan for downtown revitalization. Ò To date, our planning process has involved a meeting with a group of stakeholders, the main street project (Montcalm Street Partnership), PRIDE, the chamber, local artists and TRA,” Wenz said. Ò The outcome of this meeting has produced a simple, twopage survey that we are encouraging as many as possible residents, business owners and stakeholders to complete. Ò The results of this survey will help determine a vision for downtown Montcalm Street, the appropriate next steps and building upon the good work of so many people, business and organizations that are already doing so much for our community,Ó she said.

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Ti High School to get new principal Donohue to move from elementary-middle school

By Fred Herbst

fred@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA Ñ John Donohue has been named Ticonderoga High School principal.

Donohue, currently the Ticonderoga Elementary-Middle School principal, will begin his new duties July 1. Ò John has done an outstanding job as the K-8 principal and expressed interest in becoming the high school principal to broaden his experience as an educator,Ó John McDonald, Ti school superintendent, said. Ò We believe his leadership skills and knowledge of the district will make him an excellent high school principal. Ò I am very proud of him and believe he will do a great job,Ó McDonald said.

Donohue will replace Paul Berkheimer, who has served as interim high school principal since January 2013. ThatÕ s when Ti High Principal Mike Graney resigned to become principal of Bolton Central School. Graney will become Bolton superintendent in July.

Donohue received a three-year, probationary appointment

Inter-Lakes From page 1 Ten positions will be eliminated through attrition and retirements. Those include senior management and frontline positions.

Ten other positions will be converted from full-time to part-time positions. Staff currently employed in those positions will be offered the opportunity to remain in part-time roles.

Holmes said Inter-Lakes has also consolidated units of the nursing home, implemented a hiring freeze, deferred raises, reduced overtime and capped paid-time off and long-term sick hour banks. Ò We are engaged in developing a plan to be able to continue to provide appropriate health care services in this community,Ó he said. Ò We have a responsibility to provide those services in a way that will be financially sustainable over the long term.Ó The national shift to outpatient care has had a

from the school board. His salary will be $82,400, the same as it is currently. Ò I am very excited for the move to the high school,Ó Donohue said. Ò It was not an easy decision to leave the elementary-middle school. I have worked in this building for 12 years and it has become part of my home and family. However, when the position came up this year, it was a great opportunity for me to work at the high school level in a community that I love. Ò Next year, my goals for the high school will be to further strengthen college and career readiness by working collaboratively with students, staff and our community,Ó he said. Ò We have a great school system and I will work hard to keep it that way.Ó Donohue became Ti Elementary-Middle School principal in July 2012, replacing Bruce Tubbs, who retired. Before that he spent one year as head teacher. He has also been a special education teacher at the school.

A new Ticonderoga Elementary-Middle School principal to replace Donohue is being sought. Ò We have started a state-wide search for a K-8 principal,Ó McDonald said. Ò We will be interviewing in late February and early March and are looking to make an appointment at the April board meeting.Ó

significant impact on the hospital, Holmes said.

On an average basis, Moses Ludington only has three of its 15 beds occupied, yet must fully operate the hospital and all of its services.

While emergency department utilization remains consistent, the CEO said, the hospital is experiencing a decline in emergency room patients being admitted to Moses-Ludington. More emergency room patients are being transferred to hospitals that provide a more complex level of care.

Nursing home revenues are also down at InterLakes, Holmes said, citing the increasing number of seniors who receive care at home with support from home health care personnel.

Inter-Lakes HealthÕ s nursing home, Heritage Commons, is one of four long-term care facilities that have come together to study how collaborating to share services and maximize benefits of economy of scale may end financial losses at these facilities. The group, called the Blue Line Group, is being funded with a $7.1 million grant from the state.

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Fort Ti to host conference

TICONDEROGA Ñ Fort Ticonderoga will host the sixth annual Colonial America Conference for Educators on Friday, May 16, in the Deborah Clarke Mars Education Center.

The day-long conference, while intended for educators, is open to anyone with an interest in helping connect students with history. The conference focuses on the period 16091783 and features presentations by classroom teachers, museum educators, and archivists.

Presentations at this yearÕ s conference include: Ñ Ò Historians in the Classroom: Creating Authentic Learning Experiences with Document SetsÓ led by Julie Daniels and Jessica Maul from the New York State Archives; Ñ Ò Colonial Tea PartyÓ led by Seth Harris and Erin Mailloux from Shaker Junior High School; Ñ Ò Early Colonial New York through Documents and Physical Resources: New France, New Amsterdam, and the Iroquois ConfederacyÓ led by Tom Henry from the Liverpool School District and Bill Perks from the Marathon School District; Ñ Ò The French and Indian War in PennsylvaniaÓ led by David Miller from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Ñ Ò The American Revolution through British EyesÓ led by Tim Potts from the Monticello School District; and Ñ Ò Large Armies of foreign Mercenaries to complete the works of death, desolation, and tyranny: A Review of German Hessians who Served in the American War of IndependenceÓ led by Eric Schnitzer, Historian and Park Ranger at Saratoga National Historical Park. Pre-registration to attend the conference is required. The cost is $40 a person. Registration forms can be downloaded from the fortÕ s website at www.fortticonderoga.org

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Neil Luckhurst to attempt 46 winter summits in 12 days

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com KEENE Ñ For one man, his attempt to scale all 46 High Peaks in 12 days starting Tuesday, Feb. 18, is a way to honor the memory of his son while raising money for a good cause. ÒT his is my Everest and something I have a good chance of pulling off,Ó said veteran climber and MontrŽal -based chiropractor Neil Luckhurst.

In October 2005, Luckhurst completed climbing the tallest 46 mountains in the Adirondacks with his son, Dominic Cartier-Luckhurst. That experience inspired the latter to embark on a career as a mountain guide. He quickly relocated to the Canadian Rockies from MontrŽal and passionately threw himself into the field. ÒH e was really gifted,Ó r ecalled Luckhurst.

But on Jan. 7, 2008, during a backcountry skiing trip on Mount St. Piran in Alberta, Canada, Cartier-LuckhurstÕ s promising life was tragically cut short when he got caught in an avalanche as the snowpack unexpectedly gave way.

By all accounts, it was supposed to be a safe route. ÒF or years, weÕ ve been processing and dealing with this,Ó h e said.

Dominic was 19.

The outpouring of support manifested by the members of the ADK High Peaks Forum that Luckhurst founded and ran with Tim Dubois inspired the two to found the ADK High Peaks Foundation, a non-profit designed to provide financial assistance to individuals or organizations whose activities provide a benefit to the New York State Forest Preserve and the people who use it.

According to their website, the foundation has a particular interest in funding wilderness zone and environmental protection, safe recreation, public education and biological research. So far, the foundation has raised close to $8,700 for Proj-

Neil Luckhurst surveys Haystack-Marcy during a climb earlier this year.

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ect 46, LuckhurstÕ s upcoming climb, through a pledge-per-peak system in which donors pledge a certain amount for each summit that Luckhurst successfully climbs during the 12-day adventure. ÒT his fundraising is kind of helping me work through my loss,Ó said Luckhurst. ÒI donÕ t how it works, but it does.Ó Ò ItÕ s going to be a tight, intensively-focused 12 days,Ó said Luckhurst, who will start his trek on Tuesday morning by tackling four peaks in the Seward Range. ÒW eÕ re going to ski in about three miles before swapping out the skis for snowshoes,Ó said Luckhurst. ÒT hen weÕ ll climb the four peaks and swap back into skis Ñ t hatÕ s a pretty long way.Ó Luckhurst has also enrolled his friends to join him on some of the climbs. Ò These guys are all solid and strong hikers,Ó he said.

Team Luckhurst will scope out some of the tricker ranges beforehand to report back on the weather and trail conditions. A foot of snow can be a total gamechanger and can increase the time it takes to summit the peak by 50 percent

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Luckhurst will then return to base camp each day to prepare for another pre-dawn wake up. Ò It will be all business each night when I get back,Ó he said. Daily tasks will include repacking his gear, replenishing his food and water supplies and discussing climbing logistics with his team. Ò I canÕ t thank them enough,Ó he said.

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Some of the peaks will be particularly difficult to navigate — especially under winter conditions.

The most challenging peaks are those in the deepest, like Basin and Saddleback, explained Luckhurst. Ò ItÕ s a long way in to get there Ñ Basin has a final steep 1000 feet to get up and then Saddleback afterwards, which has its own set of cliffs to get over.Ó These tend to be particularly slippery and coated in snow in the winter. In addition, thin layers of hoar frost also pose unique challenges.

Ò I did them together on a practice run and it took us a while,Ó Luckhurst laughed. Ò It was pretty challenging.

Haystack and Marcy, he noted, also present a challenge due to their sheer vertical ascent.

The peaks are up high and exposed above the treeline. If there are whiteout conditions, he said, it can get tricky.

The fourth and fifth days, scheduled for a spell of good weather, will see a combo of the six high-risk peaks Ñ Gray, Skylight, Marcy, Haystack, Basin and Saddleback Ñ that are strung together with an estimated 8,000 feet of elevation gain.

“Once you’ve done your first peak, you’ve done a good chunk of your total elevation. After that, itÕ s all bite-sized pieces,Ó said Luckhurst.

For some perspective, the elevation gain from the base camp to summit on Mount Everest through the northeast ridge route is 11,445 feet.

Luckhurst estimates the total elevation gain for the entire 12 days will clock in at 70,000 feet total, the equivalent of going up and down Everest six or seven times.

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Ò I want to bring the donors as close to the hike as possible,Ó Luckhurst said.

Throughout the project, LuckhurstÕ s position will be updated every 10 minutes by his Spot device. Afterwards, his web team will pull the data from that file and plug it into GoogleMaps.

This information will then be uploaded onto his official blog — visit neilluck.wordpress.com and click on Ò explore the spot deviceÓ on the righthand side Ñ on social media and on the ADK High Peaks Forum.

LuckhurstÕ s adventure comes ahead of the ADK High Peak FoundationÕ s tenth annual winter gathering, an event that begins on Friday, Feb. 28. A hike and potluck dinner will take place on Saturday, March 1. Learn more at forums.adkhighpeaks.com.

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Schroon transfer station turns around Revenue up $70,000

By Fred Herbst

fred@denpubs.com SCHROON LAKE Ñ Less than a year after a police investigation of the Schroon trash transfer station, the townÕ s garbage operation is a success story. Ò We made a lot of changes, weÕ ve really tightened up our procedures there,Ó Supervisor Mike Marnell said. Ò The transfer station is running really well now.Ó A state audit last year found transfer station revenues had fallen more than $30,000 Ñ 32

percent Ñ from 2009-2011. Auditors expressed concern and referred the matter to local law enforcement.

Marnell, who was not supervisor during that time period, blamed the decrease in revenue on Ò poor management.Ó He believed no crimes had been committed.

Police agreed. Following an investigation no charges were filed.

Marnell pointed out town revenues at the trash transfer station have increased $70,000 since he took office in 2012 and instituted changes. Profits at the station go into the town general fund.

The chief change has been the purchase of a

new scale at the transfer station. That scale not only weighs trash, it keeps a running tally of total garbage accepted and cash receipts. Ò At the end of every day we know exactly how much trash came into the station and how much money we should have collected,Ó Marnell said. Ò ThereÕ s no guess work.Ó In past years, Marnell believes, station attendants would sometimes approximate some charges and overlook others.

“This really helps our people (employees) there,Ó he said. Ò The scale prints out the cost and people pay it. ThereÕ s no getting around it.Ó The town, which accepts cash, checks and pre-paid cards at the transfer station, also now

requires employees to deposit each dayÕ s receipts at the town hall every day at the close of business. In the past, Marnell said, employees would sometimes hold money for several days making it difficult to track.

A second employee has also been added at the transfer station to separate duties. One person serves as a cashier and the other handles the trash. In the past, Marnell said, a single employee at the station did both jobs. Ò There were a lot of problems at the transfer station,Ó Marnell acknowledged. Ò WeÕ ve since made a number of changes and everything seems to be going well.Ó

Internet project begins in Schroon, North Hudson Broadband service to be available this year

By Fred Herbst

fred@denpubs.com SCHROON LAKE Ñ Internet service is coming to many in the town of Schroon and North Hudson.

A project to bring broadband internet to people without access to cable service is in its initial stages. Work is expected to begin in earnest this spring and be completed by late summer or early fall.

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Ò The money has been awarded,Ó Schroon Supervisor Mike Marnell said. Ò Hopefully by fall weÕ ll have internet for those people.Ó The $2,162,656 Schroon Lake Next Generation Broadband Project will allow Slic Networks Solutions to provide highspeed, low-cost broadband service to 457 households in the unserved areas of Schroon and North Hudson. The service will be delivered utilizing fiber to the home technology. Ò Slic has been surveying and identifying poles and plans to put a shovel in the ground in the spring,Ó Mark Granger, Schroon Lake Association president, said. Ò Service is promised for early summer. Folks on Hoffman, Charley Hill, Paradox and North Hudson are looking forward to being able to have up to 100 gigs of internet power.Ó SchroonÕ s town board formed a broadband committee two years ago to survey the entire town to determine internet needs.

Using the results of that survey the town applied for a state grant to expand broadband service. That grant was awarded last year.

The Schroon-North Hudson project is part of a statewide $25 million project to expand high-speed internet access in rural upstate and under-served urban areas of New York through the Connect NY Broadband Grant Program. Ò ItÕ ll bring service to Charley Hill Road, Hoffman Road, Para-

dox Ñ the areas that donÕ t have cable,Ó Marnell said.

The Schroon Lake hamlet has internet service provided by Time Warner Cable.

As part of the project Slic will also provide wireless hot spots for frequently visited public locations, including the public beach in Schroon Lake.

Eighteen broadband projects were selected to receive Connect NY Broadband grants. Ò Through the Connect NY program, we are bringing highspeed internet access to all corners of New York State,Ó Cuomo said. Ò The projects receiving these grants represent the very best proposals with the most potential to benefit statewide economic and community development efforts. These funds will strengthen New YorkÕ s broadband capacity and encourage sustainable adoption of broadband service in unserved and under-served communities, counties and regions across the state.Ó Cuomo said the new projects will build approximately 6,000 square miles of new infrastructure and will provide high-speed internet service to 153,000 New York households, 8,000 businesses and 400 community anchor institutions.

“In addition to the vast economic benefits derived from broadband access, the projects being funded by Connect NY will create 1,400 new jobs,Ó Cuomo said.

Lake George regs could impact Schroon Lake SLA president expects increased boat traffic on Schroon Lake

emergency milfoil removal in 2014, the SLA president said.

The Schroon Lake Association will continue to monitor water quality this year with the help of Steve LaMere, the lake manager, and volunteers. Ò We are also funding continuing water quality sampling for fred@denpubs.com the entirety of the lake. Keeping track of contaminants and bacteria is critical to our lakeÕ s health,Ó Granger said. Ò Our volunteers, SCHROON LAKE Ñ Will new boating regulations on Lake led by Chuck Harste, work with Steve LaMere and CSLAP to do George affect Schroon Lake? multiple samplings every year.Ò Mark Granger, president of the Schroon Lake Association, beCSLAP is the Citizens Statewide Lake Assessment Program, a lieves so. volunteer lake monitoring and education program that is manÒ TheyÕ ll do a great job in Lake George,Ó Granger said of new aged by state Department of Environmental Conservation and rules requiring boats to be inspected New York State Federation of Lake and washed when entering the lake. Ò I Associations. have no doubt about that. TheyÕ re goGranger said a comprehensive reing to do whatÕ s best for Lake George. port looking at Schroon Lake water Ò My worry is that it may drive more quality the past five years in now bepeople to Schroon Lake,Ó he said. Ò We ing prepared. The report, when comsaw a rise in boat traffic when fees pleted, will be available on the SLA were increased on Lake George. Some website, www.schroonlakeassociapeople will come to Schroon Lake just tion.com to avoid the new regulations.Ó Ò The results are good so far, but The Lake George regulations are demerit vigilance, as phosphates and signed to halt the spread of invasive salt are rising in some areas,Ó he said. species in the lake. Lake George curThe Schroon Lake Association will rently has five invasive species in its also work this year to educate propwaters Ñ asian clam, eurasian milfoil, erty owners near the lake about pozebra mussels, curlyleaf pondweed tential septic issues and the dangers and spiny waterflea. Those species are they pose to the lake. believed to have been transported to Schroon Lake is a 4,126 acre lake Lake George by boats that had been in surrounded by two counties Ñ Essex other bodies of water. and Warren Ñ and three towns Ñ Mark Granger Schroon Lake has just two invasive Schroon, Horicon and Chester. Schspecies Ñ eurasian milfoil and curly roon Lake and its watershed area is headed pondweed. Efforts are under way to eradicate both, part of the Hudson River drainage system.

Granger said, but itÕ s a long-term project.

In 1911 New York State was considering a plan to dam the Ò We arenÕ t like Lake George,Ó Granger said. Ò Schroon Lake Schroon River in order to create a huge reservoir for downstate doesn’t have those invasives (species). I hope the new rules don’t cities. That reservoir would have destroyed Schroon Lake and just move the problem from one lake to another.Ó its surrounding communities. TodayÕ s hamlet of Schroon Lake Granger doesnÕ t envision similar regulations for Schroon Lake. would have been flooded. Ò I donÕ t see us ever putting a gate on Schroon Lake,Ó he said, The Schroon Lake Association was founded to fight that plan. “but we are reaching out to the fish & game club, fishermen and It succeeded Ñ instead the state created the Great Sacandaga others. We want to save the lake for everyone to enjoy. It may be Lake reservoir. a pain to clean your boat, but believe me, in five years people will Granger hopes more people will join the Schroon Lake Assobe happy you did. ciation. Ò We want to educate people on the importance of emptying Ò Perhaps our biggest problem is our aged population,Ó he their bilges and washing their boats,Ó he said. Ò ItÕ s common said. Ò The average age of our board is 70. TheyÕ re amazing peosense.Ó ple, but we need more, younger volunteers. We live in a town Reducing the threat of invasives to the Schroon watershed and with a population of about 1,800 and it seems the same 200 peopreserving water quality are the top priorities of the Schroon ple do all the volunteering. Everyone has to tap into those same lake Association, Granger said.

200 people. We need to get more people involved.Ó Toward those ends, The Schroon Lake Association will again While there is work to be done protecting Schroon Lake, join with the East Shore Schroon Lake Association, the town of Granger is optimistic.

Schroon and the town of Horicon to fund a lake steward pro“We have a (Schroon) town board that is understanding and gram again this year. supportive of what weÕ re trying to do,Ó he said. Ò We have a great Stewards will inspect boats being placed in Schroon Lake at (SLA) board with lots of enthusiasm. And we have great relationthe Schroon and Horicon boat launches 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. five days ships with ESSLA (the East Shore Schroon Lake Association) and a week this summer. the Paradox Lake Association.Ó Ò This will provide boat inspection to prevent boats and trailFor more information on the Schroon Lake Association go oners from bringing invasive plants into our lakes,Ó Granger said. line at www.schroonlakeassociation.org.

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Port Henry From page 1 When they left that burden fell on our residents.Ó Increased property assessment would not only aid town taxpayers, the supervisor said, but Moriah Central School and Essex County tax payers as well.

The Ò Mineville Pumped Storage ProjectÓ would be constructed by Moriah Hydro Corp., a subsidiary of Albany Engineering on land owned by the town near its trash transfer station. ItÕ s a private venture and must be approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

If the project gets approval, the company will lease the land from the town.

Jim Besha, CEO of Albany Engineering, said his firm is now finalizing its application for the Mineville project and expects to submit it to the FERC this spring. Ò WeÕ re hopeful the project will be licensed in 2014,Ó Besha said. Ò WeÕ d like to start construction in 2015. ThatÕ s being optimistic.Ó Construction is expected to take 30 months.

The Ò closed loopÓ project would pump water from the Old Bed, New Bed, Bonanza and Harmony mines, about 4,000 feet below the surface, to an upper level reservoir. The water would then be released through turbines, falling back into the mines, to generate electricity.

Scozzafava said the project is environmentally-friendly, using the same water over and over while not producing any pollution. Ò ItÕ s clean energy,Ó he said. Ò ThereÕ s no waste.Ó Each pump-generator can put out 260 megawatts of power, which would feed through underground cables to a National Grid high-voltage 115-kilovolt line.

Most of the project would be constructed underground. There would be a 100 square feet building on the surface.

A much larger building would be needed during the construction period to house equipment and supplies. Once construction is complete, Besha said, that building would be donated to the town.

Scozzafava said that building could be used as a town highway garage. A new highway garage could cost $2 million, the supervisor said, so the possibility of having one donated is exciting. Ò That would be a tremendous help to the town and taxpayers,Ó Scozzafava said.

Besha believes the Mineville project will become reality, but he urges people to patient. The project was first proposed in 1990, he said, and has been in the planning stages since 2005. Ò ItÕ s a very large project and a very complicated project,Ó Besha said. Ò Everyone agrees itÕ s a good idea; that this is the right time to pursue it.

I’m very optimistic, but you can’t count on anything until it’s finished.”

The project is fitting for the town of Moriah, Besha said. Ò ItÕ s really a mining operation,Ó he said. Ò Almost all the work will be below ground. Moriah is known for its mining history.Ó Albany Engineering has several other hydroelectric projects in New York. Ò We do just hydroelectric projects,Ó Besha said. Ò ItÕ s highly-specialized work.Ó

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Police Beat

Port Henry man charged following domestic dispute A Port Henry man was charged with felony criminal contempt following a domestic dispute.

Shabtie B. Logan, 27, allegedly barged into an apartment Dec. 27 and banged on the door of the bedroom, where the victim had locked herself in, causing damage to the door, according to state police.

Logan took the victimÕ s cordless phone and cell phone so she couldnÕ t call police and left the residence, police said.

Logan was charged with two counts of fourth-degree criminal mischief, petit larceny and second-degree criminal trespassing, all misdemeanors. He was also charged with first-degree criminal contempt, with a prior conviction, a felony.

He was arraigned in Moriah town court and remanded to Essex County Jail in lieu of $5,000 cash or $10,000 bond.

tigation between state police in Ray Brook and Queensbury, where it was reported that Johnson sexually abused an 8-year-old victim in the Horicon area in Warren County in 2009.

Johnson was arraigned in Horicon town court and was remanded to Warren County Jail in lieu of $25,000 cash bail, $50,000 bond.

Sex abuse charged Andrew J. Johnson, age 33, of Moriah, was charged with first degree sexual abuse Feb. 12 by state police.

The arrest stems from a joint inves-

A Crown Point man suffered minor injuries after his van left Route 22 and collided with a train Feb. 16.

Walter Hinkson, age 86, was northbound when he lost control of his van and left the road at about 6:18 p.m., colliding with a southbound Amtrak passenger train on adjacent tracks.

Hinkson was transported to MosesLudington Hospital in Ticonderoga with cuts and bruises. He was treated and released.

The Amtrak train had 103 passengers and crew. No one was injured and the train was not damaged.

No tickets were issued.

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Ti woman arrested A Ticonderoga woman was arrested on several charges Feb. 12.

Laurie Campney, 45, was arrested at her residence by the Ticonderoga Police Department. She was charged with second-degree burglary, a felony; petit larceny, a misdemeanor; and fourth-degree criminal mischief for damaging property.

She allegedly broke into a Ticonderoga apartment and stole property.

She was arraigned in Ticonderoga town court. She was remanded to Essex County Jail for no bail.

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Moriah woman injured A Moriah woman was injured in a motor vehicle accident in Crown Point Feb. 11.

Rachelle L. Cline, age 22, was driving east on Russell Street when she lost control of her car, state police said.

Her car left the south side of the road, striking a mail box, going into a ditch and rolling over onto its roof.

Cline complained of chest pain and suffered a laceration to her hand. She was taken to Inter-Lakes Health in Ticonderoga.

No tickets were issued.

Three men were charged with larceny Jan. 15, after the theft of copper wire from National Grid in the town of Schroon.

Kendall J. McLaughlin, age 33, of Ticonderoga was charged with fourthdegree grand larceny, a misdemeanor.

Jesse Maye, age 26, of Ticonderoga, and Raymond D. Holman of Port Henry were charged with petit larceny, a misdemeanor.

Moriah arrest An Elizabethtown woman was charged with forgery following a Port Henry incident.

Bobbie Jo LaMotte, age 46, allegedly signed her ex-boyfriendÕ s signature on a $250 check and cashed it at the Port Henry Mobil, state police reported.

LaMotte was charged with seconddegree forgery, a felony, and petit larceny, a misdemeanor.

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Crown Point water system needs updates Town seeks requests for proposal for Main Street water lines

By Seth Lang

seth@denpubs.com CROWN POINT Ñ The New York State Department of Health has informed the Crown Point of deficiencies in its water system.

Major improvements were made to the water system in 2001, but there are still large portions in need of serious updating.

Due to the age of the unimproved existing water mains dating back to the 1890s, water main breaks often occur in the business district, which provides water service to the Crown Point Central School and Knapp Senior Center.

Boil water orders are issued on a routine basis as a result of a loss of pressure in the distribution system. These breaks are a threat to public health and an inconvenience to the school and businesses.

Fluctuation in pressure throughout the old lines has caused problems for the volunteer fire department resulting in unnecessary risks.

Crown Point Volunteer Fire Department Chief Randy Clark said during a recent structure fire on Main Street the department had to call out extra tankers due to insufficient water flow. Essex County Emergency Services Director Donald Jaquish has also voiced concern over the lack of flow in this location.

On another occasion, a fire hydrant on Sugar Hill had so much pressure it snapped a fitting on a fire hose, nearly injuring 20 firefighters. Ò WeÕ ve seen as much as 180 psi on some hydrants where 80 psi is ideal for optimum safety,Ó said Clark.

Clark pointed out that Crown Point FD supply hoses are only rated for 200 psi and the margin of safety is currently too thin.

The antiquated mains leak excessively and result in a significant loss of treated water.

These leaks require well pumps to run excessively and waste energy. Repair of these mains in the state highway right of way is expensive and disruptive to motorists.

Many hydrants on the old system are inoperable. Several hydrants donÕ t work at all but are not labeled out of order. Other hydrants donÕ t fully open or are too close to guardrails for operation.

Many homes donÕ t have meters and are getting charged a flat low rate. Homes that do have meters are hard to access and often require homeowners to be present when the meters are read. The town is looking into having roadside meters for the entire water district for convenient access.

The updates needed to the system include water lines dating back to the 1890s and other lines that are made of asbestos cement which currently requires the town to hire licensed asbestos contractors to assist with their repair.

The town currently has two water districts which provide water service to residents.

District No. 1 includes all users within the hamlets of Crown Point, Factoryville and Crown Point Center. District No. 2 was created in 1989 to provide water service to roughly 50 residences on Route 9N/22 north to Lake Shore Road and on to Wolcott Ferry Road.

The primary source of supply for the water districts constructed in 2001 is a well located adjacent to the Essex County Fish Hatchery.

This source consists of two 10-inch diameter productions wells with a rated capacity of 350 gpm. Treatment of the water from this source consists of chlorination only. A 16-inch diameter chlorine contact main provides disinfection contact time. A standby generator provides auxiliary power during utility company interruptions.

The secondary source is a drilled well located off Pearl Street, which is no longer used and may need to be removed from the system due to iron levels.

A 350,000 gallon pre-stressed concrete water storage tank with an overflow elevation of 560 feet USGS is located adjacent to the town transfer station off Middle Road was also constructed in 2001.

Water is pumped from the primary source near the hatchery to the storage tank and delivered by gravity from there.

The new lines replaced in 2001 range from 16 inches to 10 inches in diameter and were in-

Crown Point Supervisor Charlie Harrington discusses his town’s water system with Jodi Olcott and Carol Calabrese of the Essex County Industrial Development Agency and Mike Mascarenas of the county planning office.

Photo by Seth Lang stalled on Middle Road, Creek Road and Bradford Hill Road.

Locations in need of an entire new line system include Pearl Street, Sugar Hill Road, NYS Routes 9N/22, Ferry Boulevard and Station Street. The cast iron water mains along NYS Routes 9N/22 date back to the 1890s and the New York State Department of Health recommends the replacement of asbestos cement mains whenever distribution system improvements are completed.

In an engineering report in 2010 based on the town of Crown PointÕ s water system, which was performed by Dodson & Associate Consulting Engineers, the conclusions of the hydraulic evaluation included: • A 10-inch diameter water main should be constructed along Pearl Street from the intersection of Sugar Hill/Creek Road/NYS Routes 9N/22 to Station Street to provide adequate pressure under average day, maximum day, peak hour (min 35 psi) and fire flow conditions 450-1,500 gpm • 8-inch diameter water mains are required along Porter Mill Road, Station Street, Ferry Boulevard and the remaining sections of NYS Routes 9N/22 • Pressure reducing valves shall be provided on all water services within the hamlet The town is currently pursuing finance options with assistance from Essex County Industrial Development Agency and Essex County Planning Department for a project to replace the 1890s and asbestos lines on Main Street. An estimate of the project conducted by Jack Dodson and Associates came in at $1,175,000.

The town will concentrate in this specific area because all other existing lines currently have no known problems.

There are two water lines on Main Street Ñ one from the 1890s the other is a line containing asbestos.

A former water superintendent removed the maps of these lines and the town has no idea where the maps are. Ò The Main Street lines are currently our main concern due to the amount of breaks in that area,Ó said Harrington.

The 1890 line is said to have had as many as 30 breaks in recent time, not including leaks that might exist the town doesnÕ t yet know of.

The supervisor gives credit to Water Superintendent Gary Allen, Head of Maintenance Kevin Gadway and Highway Superintendent Eugene Ingleston for expertise and frugality in dealing with problems in the system thus far.

All of the breaks occuring over the last two years have been repaired in-house, saving the

town about 75 percent of the cost versus hiring an outside contractor. Ò Without these players working in the best interest of our community, we would frequently acknowledge the issues generated with frequent breaks to our water system and supply to our households,Ó Harrington said.

One of the many issues restricting funding for the water project is the median household income of $53,378, which all of those involved believe is not accurate. The town may attempt a financial survey for the Main Street district to provide an accurate median household income to possibly qualify for more money.

Low water rates may also restrict funding.

When compared to other towns in the area, Crown PointÕ s water bills are low. The board has stated that a rate increase could easily fund the water project.

Crown PointÕ s minimum rate for annual water usage is $100 per 36,000 gallons of water.

If the district were to pay monthly, it would amount to approximately $11 per user on average.

The point at which the state provides grant money for improvements is at $600 per user annually. Ò On a positive note, we have a tremendous water source. WeÕ ve never had to ask our districts to conserve water. The negative side to that is the state offers more funding for lack of water. We obviously donÕ t have that problem,Ó said Harrington.

During a recent special meeting involving Essex County Planning Department, Essex County Industrial Development and the state Health Department, many issues were discussed regarding the water situation in Crown Point. The health department recommended that water be viewed as a commodity similar to electricity. Ò When compared to current power, phone, internet, cable, and fuel bills, our water bills are minimal,Ó added Harrington. Ò But, if you were to keep just one of these items, water would be the overwhelming choice and is by far the most important.Ó An added expense in updating the Main Street lines would be constructing new sidewalks. Ò The sidewalks are in horrendous condition.

TheyÕ re cracked, uneven and much lower than the asphalt road and pool water and ice creating a safety issue,Ó said Harrington. Ò New sidewalks would make our community safer and offer a face lift to our downtown area.Ó The town board is advertising for a request for proposal for an engineering review of the current water system.

Homes deemed unsafe

By Seth Lang

seth@denpubs.com CROWN POINT Ñ Several citations have been handed out to Crown Point homeowners whose property has been deemed unsafe.

The buildings have been deemed unsafe due to factors such as missing windows or doors, they’re uninhabitable structures (such as a fire damage etc.), black mold was present, a considerable amount of garbage piled up on the property and a number of other reasons. Ò These structures are not safe for children to be around and theyÕ re an eye sore to out community,Ó Supervisor Charles Harrington said.

Code Enforcement officer Bill Ball said he handed out several citations over the last few months. Ò Most people have been cooperative throughout the process,Ó Ball said.

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SCHROON LAKE — The Schroon Lake Library knitting group will meet every Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. during the winter months. The group will meet CROWN POINT — The Champlain Valley Flyers Club meets every Thursday eveto learn new techniques, work on projects together and free knit. The group is for ning, weather permitting, from 4 p.m. until dusk at 593 Bridge Road (Route 185) in all levels of knitters, from first time knitters to the more experienced knitter. People Crown Point. For information call 802-758-2578. can bring work to share. The library has an assortment of needles for members CROWN POINT — The Crown Point Food Pantry at the Crown Point Methodist to borrow for their knitting projects. For further information contact the library at Church on Creek Road is open Thursdays 9 to 11 a.m.

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CROWN POINT — The Knapp Senior Center in Crown Point is open every SCHROON LAKE — TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Group meets at the Schroon Wednesday and Thursday 3 to 6 p.m. Dinner will be served at 4 p.m. Senior Center Lake Senior Center across from TOPS Market on Tuesdays 6 to 7 p.m. For more inforis located at the Methodist Church on Creek Road. Call Tatum with any questions mation, contact Claudia at 494-8081. at 597-4491.

SCHROON LAKE — The Mountainside Share Shop is open Saturday from 9 a.m.

HAGUE — Holistic stress management featuring T’ai Chi and Qigong, Wednesto 1 p.m. Donations of clean, gently worn clothing may be left at any time in the days at the Hague Community Building, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more information green drop box outside the building. For more information call 532-7128. Moune-mail returntomountain@yahoo.com or call 543-6605. tainside is located four miles south of Schroon Lake Village.

HAGUE — Hague Fish & Game Club meetings are held on the third Tuesday of SILVER BAY — The Northern Lake George Rotary Club is a service club that the month at 7 p.m. meets at Silver Bay YMCA of the Adirondacks at 7:30 a.m. every Tuesday. Contact MORIAH — The Moriah Senior Citizens Club meets on the first Monday of each Diane Dickson at 543-8051 for more information. month at 1 p.m. in the Port Henry Train Station.

TICONDEROGA -— ACBL Duplicate Bridge, Mondays and Thursdays at 12:30 MORIAH — Moriah Arts and Crafts Group on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. For more information call 585-3322. a.m. at the Port Henry Train Station. Stay for a noon time meal sponsored by the TICONDEROGA — The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group will hold a monthly Essex County Nutrition Program (reservations are required by calling 546-7941 the support group for caregivers at Inter-Lakes Health, Ethan Allen Library, the second day before).

Tuesday of every month at 4 p.m. Call 564-3370.

MORIAH — The Holy Cow Thrift Corner, located next door to the Moriah Fire DeTICONDEROGA — The Adirondack Trailriders meet the second Wednesday of partment on Tarbell Hill Road,Moriah, is open every Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. each month, year-round, at 7 p.m. at the Ticonderoga Fish & Game Club. to 1 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Moriah Methodist Church. Donations welcome.

TICONDEROGA — Support group for people with family members who have Call 546-7409 or 546-7121 for additional information. addictions. Meetings in the library at the Heritage Commons nursing home, every PORT HENRY — The Port Henry Knights of Columbus hold bingo every Monday Monday at 6:30 p.m. at 7 p.m.

TICONDEROGA — Celebrate Recovery meetings are every Wednesday 6:30 - 8 p.m. in the board room at Moses Ludington Hospital. Open to the public. For more information call Vince at 429-9173.

TICONDEROGA — Champlain Valley Chorale rehearsals will be held each Kathy L. Wilcox • 873-5000 Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall alentineÕ s Day may be over, but of the First United Methodist Church, 1045 Wicker St., Ticonderoga. For further thereÕ s still time to take advantage information, contact Bob Elling at 585of our February adoption special!

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All of our adoptable furry friends can go TICONDEROGA — American Legion home this month with a 50 percent discount Post #224 will hold its monthly meeting on adoption fees. More than 50 dogs and the second Thursday of every month. cats of all ages, personalities and sizes are TICONDEROGA — Bingo, Ticonderohoping to find their forever home before ga fire house, 6:45 p.m., every Thursday.

Doors open at 5 p.m. the snow melts... do you have room in your TICONDEROGA — FOE #4410 meets home and your heart to make their dreams the second and fourth Wednesday of come true? You can stop by the North Couneach month at 103 Montcalm St., Ticontry SPCA Tuesday through Friday and Sunderoga (Upstairs). days from 12 to 4 p.m., or Saturday from 10 TICONDEROGA — The Ti Area Sea.m. to 5 p.m. to meet your new best friend. niors meet the third Wednesday of every Our featured pet this week is Phiona, month at 1 p.m. at the Armory.

TICONDEROGA — Cornerstone Allian American Bulldog/Boxer-mix. Phiona ance Church has formed a youth group was brought to the shelter because she did for people ages 10-17. The group will not want to share her home with another meet in Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. For informadog. Although she may not be fond of tion call 585-6391. other pups, Phiona loves people and has TICONDEROGA — Osteoporosis exa terrific personality. She is one comiercise classes are held weekly at Ticondcal little lady - she bounces and runs circle eroga Armory senior center on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. Classes are free. Interested around you, tail wagging furiously with people can contact RSVP at 546-3565 or enthusiasm. This bundle of energy never seems to tire of entertaining you and playing games. email RSVP at RSVP@Logical.net.

She would be a great addition to a family who does not already have other pets, and who has a TICONDEROGA — Cornerstone Allot of time to share with her. Phiona wants to be the queen of her castle - but in return, you will liance Church in Ticonderoga youth have a very loyal and funny best friend! Why not stop by the NCSPCA and meet her today? group will meet weekly on Sunday nights at 6 p.m. The program is open to students ages 10-18 years of age. Call the church office for more information @ 585-6391.

GRANTOR GRANTEE COST TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Assembly of God Church will host a coffeehouse the third Sunday of each Kampf, Margot McKinnon, Neil C. and $26,750.00 (North Elba) month at 6:30 p.m. There is free admisMcKinnon, Jodi Anne sion.

TICONDEROGA — Free arthritis exLalonde, Mary Saulpaugh Saulpaugh, Michael $1.00 (North Elba) ercises, Inter-Lakes Health cafeteria, first and third Monday of each month, 2 to Sparacino, Vincent C and Magdi LLC $550,000 (North Elba) 3 p.m. For more information contact Sparacino, Louise M Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County at 962-4810 or e-mail Mary Budwick, Julianne Cruz, Ricardo and Cruz, $159,000 (Crown Point) mba32@cornell.edu Jackeline F TICONDEROGA — Free arthritis exercises, Ticonderoga Senior Center, second and fourth Wednesday each month, 10 Izzo, William A; Suchy, Moynihan, Hilary $72,000 (Keene) to 11 a.m. For more information contact Frederick Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County at 962-4810 or e-mail Mary French, Edward and French, Curtain, Daniel $140,000 (Essex) mba32@cornell.edu Patricia TICONDEROGA — The Essex County Leathernecks, Marine Corps League, McMurtry, Hollard and Manley, Joseph and Manley, $22,500 (Moriah) Det. 791, meets the first Thursday of the McMurtry, Dorothy AKA Smith Terry month at the Ticonderoga American Legion Post at 6 p.m. All active Marines Jarvis, Norman and Jarvis, Arno, Sara $25,000 (Moriah) and Marine veterans are invited to attend.

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TICONDEROGA — The Black Watch Caza, Brian Ritson, James and Ritson, $102,000 (Schroon) Memorial Library will host a free geneRosemarie alogy program Saturdays at 12:30 p.m.

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Sunday, Feb. 23

TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Elks will have a cook-to-order breakfast 8 to 11 a.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 25

CROWN POINT — The Crown Point Central School board of education will hold a budget workshop at 6 p.m. in the district library. A regular board meeting will follow at 7 p.m.

CROWN POINT — The Crown Point Chamber of Commerce will meet at the Hammond Library at 6:30 p.m. All cur-

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HAGUE — Hague senior citizens club meeting, 1:30 p.m., Community Center.

PUTNAM — The Putnam Central School board of education will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the school.

TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Central School board of education will hold a public hearing on a proposed alternative veterans exemption, a budget workshop and a regular meeting at 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria, 5 Calkins Place.

Wednesday, Feb. 26

CROWN POINT — Crown Point elementary students will present their winter concert at 7 p.m. There will be a spaghetti dinner before the concert beginning at 5 p.m. in the cafeteria to benefit the junior class.

PORT HENRY — The Moriah Community Economic Development Group (MCEDGe) will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. at the town of Moriah Courthouse, 42 Park Place, Port Henry. The agenda will include a quick review of the past year and outline and set goals for 2014. The public is welcome to attend.

Thursday, Feb. 27

HAGUE — Hague zoning board of appeals meeting, 7 p.m., Community Center.

PORT HENRY — There will be a meeting of the Friends of the Sherman Free Library at 6 p.m. at the library. The friends group advocates for the library, plans programs and raises funds for the library. The group will be making plans for the coming year. For more information contact the library at 546-7461.

SCHROON LAKE — The Schroon Lake Central School board of education will meet at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium.

TICONDEROGA — The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 224 will serve a lasagna dinner 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the legion. The dinner will include three-meat and four-cheese lasagna, tossed salad, garlic bread and dessert. Cost is $12. Take out and delivery is available by calling 585-6220.

Friday, Feb. 28

TICONDEROGA — A public roast beef dinner, sponsored jointly by the members of Mount Defiance Lodge No. 794, F.&A.M., and Fort Ticonderoga Chapter No. 263, Order of the Eastern Star, will be served 4:30-6:00 p.m. in the downstairs dining hall of the Ticonderoga Masonic Temple, 10 Montcalm St., Ticonderoga. Take-outs will be also available. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children 12 years old and younger, and will be sold at the door.

Saturday, March 1

SCHROON LAKE — The Schroon Lake Fish & Game Club will host its 22nd annual ice fishing derby. For further information or to confirm mail-in registrations call Drew Hanchett at 532-7953.

TICONDEROGA — Square dancing with Stan Burdick and The Music Men at 6 p.m. at the Ti Knights of Columbus.

TICONDEROGA — There will be a ladies luncheon at the Ticonderoga Knights of Columbus at noon. Sponsored by the Knights, the buffet will include chicken and biscuits, mixed vegetables, coleslaw, cranberry relish, dessert and beverage Cost is $10. To make reservations or for information call Lucy Bilow at 585-3324 or Eileen McCabe at 585-6536. The event will include the SMC Singers and a sing-along accompanied by Vaugh Watson. There will be prizes. The event will benefit St. Mary’s altar linens.

Sunday, March 2

PORT HENRY — Literacy Volunteers of Essex / Franklin Counties will host its annual Winter Scrabble Tournament at the Knights of Columbus in Port Henry. Registration is at 12:30 p.m. and the first game at 1 p.m. Registration is $10 a person and refreshments are included. Visit www.litvol.com or call 546-3008 for more information.

SCHROON LAKE — The Schroon Lake Fish & Game Club will host its 22nd annual ice fishing derby. For further information or to confirm mail-in registrations call Drew Hanchett at 532-7953.

TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Festival Guild will present a free concert at 3 p.m. at the Best Western Plus, featuring Running the River. Membership donations may be made.

TICONDEROGA — The St. Mary’s Catholic Church youth group will meet 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the St. Mary’s School gym. It is open to students in grades 7-12. For information contact Tracey Cross-Baker at 585-2525, Dean Kidder at 984-0073 or Joe Giordano at 984-0057.

On Campus Heidi Treadway of Menands, daughter of Lemuel and Susan Treadway of Moriah, has been named to the deanÕ s list for the fall semester at Bryant & Stratton College. She is majoring in the health services administration bachelorÕ s degree program.

To be eligible for the deanÕ s list, a student must be enrolled in a full-time program and attain a quality point average of 3.3 higher.

Samvara Anello of Crown Point has been cited for academic achievement for the fall 2013 semester at the State University of New York College of Technology at Delhi.

Anello, majoring in liberal arts, has qualified for the honorÕ s list. To qualify for the honorÕ s list, a student must have an academic average between 3.50 and 4.0.

William K. Lowe, son of Arthur and Linda Lowe of North Hudson, was named to the deanÕ s list for the fall 2013 semester at Saint MichaelÕ s College. Lowe is a junior biology major.

Students who complete a minimum of 12 credits and achieve a grade point average of at least 3.4 at the end of a semester are recognized for their scholarship by inclusion on the deanÕ s list.

Lowe graduated from Schroon Lake Central School.

Keegan Choffat of Crown Point has made the presidential honors roll for the fall semester of 2013 at Scottsdale Community College in Scottsdale, Ariz. Choffat is studying film and broadcast production.

Keegan Choffat

In the Military Timothy Kane from Putnam Station, serving with the 1427th Transportation Company, has been promoted to the rank of private first class. He is a member of the New York Army National Guard.

Army National Guard promotions are based on overall performance, attitude, leadership ability and development potential.

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Crown Point school budget workshop slated

Community Fellowship Dinner on tap

Putnam school board to meet

CROWN POINT Ñ The Crown Point Central School board of education will hold a budget workshop Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 6 p.m. in the district library. A regular board meeting will follow at 7 p.m.

TICONDEROGA Ñ The next free Community Fellowship Dinner at the First United Methodist Church in Ticonderoga will be on Sunday, March 2, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

A chicken cordon bleu casserole dinner is being planned complete with vegetables, desserts and beverages. While there is no charge, a free-will donation is appreciated. High chairs, booster seats and a child friendly menu will also be available. Take-outs are also available.

The First United Methodist Church is located at 1045 Wicker St. Rev. Scott Tyler is the church pastor. Everyone is welcome to attend the worship services that are held each Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.. Sunday School for children is held during the 10:30 service.

For more information about the free dinners or the church, contact the church office at 585-7995 or visit the church web site at www.tifumc.com.

PUTNAM Ñ The Putnam Central School board of education will meet Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 6:30 p.m. at the school.

Mountainside to host ‘Welcome Wednesday’ SCHROON LAKE Ñ During March every Wednesday is a Ò Welcome WednesdayÓ at Mountainside Christian Academy in Schroon Lake. All interested parents and students will have an opportunity visit classrooms, meet students and teachers, preview the curriculum and ask questions.

Visitors can check in at the school office 9 a.m. to noon and be directed to the elementary class they are interested in. Although setting up an appointment in advance is preferred, it is not required. To make an appointment or for information call 532-7129 ext. 102.

The $35 application fee will be waived for all student applications that are received during the month of March.

Ticonderoga osteo exercise class moves TICONDEROGA Ñ The Ticonderoga osteoporosis exercise class has moved from Inter-Lakes Health library to the Ticonderoga Armory senior center. Classes are still held Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. Call Barbara J. Brassard at 546-3565 for information.

Ladies luncheon scheduled in Ticonderoga TICONDEROGA Ñ There will be a ladies luncheon at the Ticonderoga Knights of Columbus Saturday, March 1, at noon.

Sponsored by the Knights, the buffet will include chicken and biscuits, mixed vegetables, coleslaw, cranberry relish, dessert and beverage Cost is $10. To make reservations or for information call Lucy Bilow at 585-3324 or Eileen McCabe at 585-6536.

The event will include the SMC Singers and a sing-along accompanied by Vaugh Watson. There will be prizes.

The event will benefit St. Mary’s altar linens.

Adirondack Sportsmen’s Dinner on tap SCHROON LAKE Ñ The 19th annual Adirondack SportsmenÕ s Dinner will be held on the campus of Mountainside Bible Chapel Saturday, March 15.

A banquet dinner, 15 seminars, door prizes, and featured main speaker Larry Moyer fill the day-long event. There is no charge, however a Ò pass the hatÓ offering will be taken to cover expenses. For more information and to register go online at www. sportsmensdinner.com

Putnam dinner to benefit fire victims PUTNAM — A spaghetti dinner will be held at the Putnam fire house Friday, March 7, 4:30 to 7 p.m. to benefit the Curcio family, who were recently burned out of their home on Lower Road in Putnam. They are the owners of KeithÕ s Market on Montcalm Street in Ticonderoga.

The menu will include spaghetti, meatballs, Italian bread, salad, dessert and drinks. The price is $10 for adults and $5 for children 5-10 years old. Children younger than 5 adults older than 90 will be free. Take-outs will be available.

There will be several raffles with prizes. For more information, or to contribute call the Rev. Irving Cummings at 547-8345 or Email glendale.laird@gmail.com.

Umpires to gather in Schroon Lake SCHROON LAKE Ñ The Westport Baseball Umpires and Southern Adirondack Softball Umpires will hold an organizational meeting on Monday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m. in the Schroon Lake Central School.

Additional meeting times will be discussed. Anyone interested in becoming an umpire is encouraged to attend. For more information call Rick Smith at 354-1415 or visit www.westportumps.com

Crown Point chamber meeting slated CROWN POINT Ñ The Crown Point Chamber of Commerce will meet Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Hammond Library at 6:30 p.m.

All current and potential members are encouraged to attend.

Individuals, non-profits and business owners are welcome. For information call 597-3754.

Squadron 224 to serve lasagna dinner

Schroon book looks at long-time cemetery

TICONDEROGA Ñ The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 224 will serve a lasagna dinner Thursday, Feb. 27, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the legion.

The dinner will include three-meat and four-cheese lasagna, tossed salad, garlic bread and dessert. Cost is $12. Take out and delivery is available by calling 585-6220.

SCHROON LAKE Ñ The book, Ò Baker Street CemeteryÓ by Jane G. Treffs is now on sale through the Schroon-North Hudson Historical Society.

The cost is $20 and books can be purchased by calling Loris Clark at 532-0533. The book can be ordered by mail by sending a request to the Schroon-North Hudson Historical Society, PO Box 44, Schroon Lake 12870. The cost of shipping is $6. All proceeds go to the historical society.

One of SchroonÕ s oldest cemeteries, Baker Street Cemetery was restored in 2007. It is the final resting place of Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and Civil War veterans.

Schroon Lake school board to meet SCHROON LAKE Ñ The Schroon Lake Central School board of education will meet Thursday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium.

Moriah EDGE schedules meeting PORT HENRY Ñ The Moriah Community Economic Development Group (MCEDGe) will hold a meeting Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 6 p.m. at the town of Moriah Courthouse, 42 Park Place, Port Henry. The agenda will include a quick review of the past year and outline and set goals for 2014. The public is welcome to attend.

Crown Point concert, dinner planned CROWN POINT Ñ Crown Point elementary students will present their winter concert on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m.

There will be a spaghetti dinner before the concert beginning at 5 p.m. in the cafeteria to benefit the junior class.

Super Bingo slated at Port Henry K of C PORT HENRY Ñ The Port Henry Knights of Columbus will host Super Bingo Sunday, March 9. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. with play beginning at 1 p.m.

There will be a possible $3,000 pot and a $1,000 jackpot game guaranteed along with pull taps and 50-50.

Regular bingo will begin Monday, March 17.

Masons, Eastern Star to serve dinner in Ti TICONDEROGA Ñ A public roast beef dinner, sponsored jointly by the members of Mount Defiance Lodge No. 794, F.&A.M., and Fort Ticonderoga Chapter No. 263, Order of the Eastern Star, will be served Friday, Feb. 28, 4:30-6:00 p.m. in the downstairs dining hall of the Ticonderoga Masonic Temple, 10 Montcalm St., Ticonderoga.

Take-outs will be also available. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children 12 years old and younger, and will be sold at the door. Parking for this event will be available along Montcalm Street, also at the Thomas B. Azer Agency and Hancock House parking lots.

Silvopasture workshop set in Westport WESTPORT Ñ The Essex County Soil & Water Conservation District will hold a Silvopasture workshop at the CCE Building on the Essex County Fairgrounds Friday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m. Guest speaker will be Paul Smith’s Professor Joe Orefice, who is also the owner of North Branch Farms.

RSVP to Essex County Soil & Water Conservation District at 962-8225 or essexswcd@westelcom.com

Ti, St. Mary’s schools plan early dismissal TICONDEROGA Ñ Ticonderoga Central School and St. MaryÕ s School will dismiss students early Tuesday, March 4, for staff development activities.

Ti Elementary school will dismiss at 1:05 p.m., Ti Middle School at 1:10 p.m., St. MaryÕ s School at 1:15 p.m. and Ti High School at 1:20 p.m.

Holy Land excursion scheduled TICONDEROGA Ñ A trip, Ò Holy Land and Rome Pilgrimate: Visiting Galilee, Nazareth, Jerusalem, Rome and Vatican City,Ó will be hosted by Fr. Yvon Royer May 12-22. The cost is $3,800 a person from New York. Price includes round trip airfare, taxes, accommodations, all breakfast and dinner meals, private coach and tour guide, papal visit if available, daily Mass and more.

For a brochure or more information contact Louis Fortino at 585-7471 or Loretta Calabrese of Regina Tours at 1-800-486-8359 ext. 206 or lcalabrese@groupist.com

Ticonderoga school board to meet TICONDEROGA Ñ The Ticonderoga Central School board of education will hold a public hearing on a proposed alternative veterans exemption, a budget workshop and a regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria, 5 Calkins Place.

‘Bag sale’ to be held at Thrift Shop TICONDEROGA Ñ The Thrift Shop at the First United Methodist Church in Ticonderoga will hold a Ò bag saleÓ Saturday, Feb. 22, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All menÕ s and womenÕ s clothing will sell for $3 a bag, which will be supplied by the shop.

ChildrenÕ s clothing is not part of the bag sale. Household treasures will be half price. Following the bag sale, spring clothing will begin to be available.

The FUMC Thrift Shop is open year round every Wednesday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church and thrift shop are located at 1045 Wicker St. For more information call the shop at 585-2242 or the church office at 585-7995.

Hancock House to close for maintenance TICONDEROGA Ñ The Hancock House will be closed for maintenance through late spring, but open by appointment.

People can call 585-7868 and leave a message to make an appointment.

Riley’s Wishes benefit under way at bank TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga office of Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company is accepting aluminum can tabs on behalf of Riley’s Wishes, a nonprofit organization that aids sick children.

RileyÕ s Wishes was founded in 2013 to honor Riley Knight of Ticonderoga, a boy who lost his battle with cancer at 11 years old.

It was his wish to help other sick children.

Tabs from soda, soup or other aluminum cans can be dropped off through April 11 at the Ticonderoga office, 123 Montcalm St., during regular business hours. Anyone who brings in donations will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a gift basket.

For more information call the Ticonderoga office at 585-9025.

St. Mary’s Church youth group to meet TICONDEROGA Ñ The St. MaryÕ s Catholic Church youth group will meet Sunday, March 2, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the St. MaryÕ s School gym. It is open to students in grades 7-12. For information contact Tracey Cross-Baker at 585-2525, Dean Kidder at 984-0073 or Joe Giordano at 984-0057.

Ti Elks plan cook-to-order breakfast TICONDEROGA Ñ The Ticonderoga Elks will have a cook-toorder breakfast Sunday, Feb. 23, 8 to 11 a.m.

Restaurant Roundtable scheduled in Ti TICONDEROGA Ñ The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Restaurant Roundtable Monday, March 10, 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the chamber office, 94 Montcalm Street, Suite 1.

The roundtable will give area restaurants the opportunity to discuss common issues, concerns and possible solutions. In addition, the chamber hopes to create a stronger relationship and partnership among local restaurants and eateries. The idea for the roundtable came from Ticonderoga area restaurants that are chamber members.

For additional information go online at www.ticonderogany. com, Email chamberinfo@ticonderogany.com, visit the chamberÕ s Facebook page or call 585-6619.

Boating safety classes set in Schroon Lake SCHROON LAKE Ñ Two New York State Boating Safety Courses have been scheduled in Schroon Lake. The free classes will be taught by volunteer licensed boating safety instructors Mark Granger, Nancy Belluscio, Dave Kaufman and Bob Claus.

There will be a class May 29-31 at the Schroon Lake Fish and Game Club on Hoffman Road. Registration and orientation will be May 29 6 to 8 p.m. Instruction will be 5 to 9 p.m. May 30 and 8 a.m. to noon May 31 with the test at noon. The class is sponsored by the Schroon Lake Fish & Game Club.

There will also be a class July 28 and 28, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. each day, at the Schroon Lake Boathouse on Dock Street. The class is sponsored by the Schroon Lake Association and the Paradox Lake Association.

Pre-registration is required for both courses. Contact Mark Granger at 532-7459 or mgranger@mgrangerlaw.com to pre-register. Children younger than age 18 must be accompanied to the first session of the course by a parent or guardian.

Putnam town board changes meeting date PUTNAM Ñ The Putnam town board has changed its March meeting date to Thursday, March 6, at 7 p.m. The Putnam town board normally meets the second Thursday of each month.

Sherman Free Library friends to gather PORT HENRY Ñ There will be a meeting of the Friends of the Sherman Free Library on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 6 p.m. at the library.

The friends group advocates for the library, plans programs and raises funds for the library. The group will be making plans for the coming year. For more information contact the library at 546-7461.

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Health insurance assistance available

Ti Heritage Museum to benefit from program

Ladies Bible Study available at Ti church

TICONDEROGA Ñ Southern Adirondack Independent Living Center will assist people in applying, understanding and enrolling new health insurance options.

To schedule an appointment please call 518-792-3537 or email SailNavigators@gmail.com.

Help will be available at the Ticonderoga Community Building every Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through March 28, the Schroon town hall every Tuesday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through March 25 and at the Crown Point town hall every Wednesday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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TICONDEROGA Ñ In February, the Sentinel Grille as part of its Community Give Back Program will donate a percentage of receipts to the Ticonderoga Heritage Museum. Funds raised will be used for the museumÕ s free summer childrenÕ s workshop series. The theme of this yearÕ s program is Ò Celebrate TiconderogaÓ and will allow children aged 5-12 to complete art projects related to TiconderogaÕ s First 250 years celebration.

TICONDEROGA Ñ Cornerstone Alliance Church, 178 Montcalm St., Ticonderoga, will host a Ladies Bible Study Mondays at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. The group will study the Holy Spirit.

There is no charge. People need a Bible and notebook. For information call PJ Bolstridge at 585-7596.

Schroon Lake slates school registration SCHROON LAKE Ñ Schroon Lake Central School will hold kindergarten registration April 9. Registration day for a possible Pre-K program will be April 23.

Children must be 5 years of age on or before Dec. 1, 2014, to be eligible to enter kindergarten and Pre-K students need to be 4 on or before Dec. 1, 2014, to attend in September 2014. All childhood immunizations must be up-to-date and documented from a physician or clinic. A birth certificate and Social Security card are also requested at the time of registration.

Parents should call the school office at 532-7164 ext. 3385 to be placed on a mailing list. Individual letters of invitation with the date and time for parents to bring their child to school for registration will be mailed out after an appointment is set up.

Tai Chi, genealogy programs set at Ti library TICONDEROGA Ñ The Black Watch Memorial Library in Ticonderoga has changed its tai chi program to Thursday at 3:30 p.m. There are sessions weekly and the charge is $10 a person a session. The library will also host a free genealogy program Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. The program is free and open to the public.

NCCC to host pre-licensing course TICONDEROGA Ñ The Ticonderoga campus of North Country Community College will hold several five-hour, pre-licensing classes throughout this semester.

The classes will be held on Monday and Tuesday evenings March 17 Ð 18, April 28 Ð 29 and May 19 Ð 20 6 to 8:30 p.m. Students are required to attend both evenings.

Pre-registration is required prior to the date of the class and can be done Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The student must appear in person and bring his/her current learnerÕ s permit, social security number, email address and the $30 registration fee to sign up. If the student is under age 18, a parent or legal guardian must be present at pre-registration. For more information call 354-5179.

Olympic dreams and the Adirondack scene

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ell, it was bound to happen sooner or later, and the timing couldnÕ t have been better. To date, the Adirondack region has largely been spared a major storm this winter.

It seemed the snow had all gone south, and it took winter with it to places such as Washington, Atlanta and even Houston, Texas.

But we all knew it had to come, sooner or later, so it was appropriate that it arrived just in time for the Winter Olympics. Go USA! Local residents now have the opportunity to watch the Olympic events on television in the evening, and get out to participate in the same activities the following day. Just grab your biathlon rifle and go!

Congratulations go out to all of our local Olympians.! They are the athletes who hail from a variety of small North Country towns such as Vermontville, Lake Placid, and Remsen, and the medals are beginning to add up.

In addition to our many native sons and daughters, the vast majority of our winter sports athletes have either trained, competed or lived in the region at one time or another. Every four years, they become our adopted sons and daughters , as most of them have trained, played and lived in our wonderful backyard.

Despite the distinct lack of any considerable snowpack this winter, there has been plenty of good ice for pond hockey, ice skating, ice fishing, sledding, ice climbing, ice boating and just plain playing on the ice.

The Cascade Lakes have been set up for months, and Lake Champlain is totally locked up under winterÕ s white cap, except for the few ferry crossings, Fortunately, that long anticipated snow storm has finally delivered it’s fluffy bounty, and it’s now a good time to enjoy a long, and rock free, ski.

But be sure to get in your ski days while you can, as the long range forecast calls for the possibility of rain and rising temperatures next week.

Schroon Lake seniors accepting members SCHROON LAKE Ñ The Schroon Lake Senior Center is accepting new members.

Membership, open to people age 55 and older, is $20 a year.

Activities include nutrition meals Monday through Friday, Wii bowling on Wednesday, bingo on Thursdays, game nights, potluck dinners, weekly shopping trips to Ticonderoga, sing-alongs, special trips, Gourmet Groupies and bus trips to malls and casinos. For more information or to join call 532-7755.

Library to host crochet and reading club CROWN POINT Ñ Hammond Library of Crown Point will host a weekly crochet and reading club on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. through June 26. The group will read a mystery with a crocheting theme and work on projects. A master crocheter will be present to help with any questions or to get people started if they are just beginning. Knitters are also welcome.

For information call the library at 597-3616.

Ticonderoga senior citizens to tour Italy TICONDEROGA Ñ Ticonderoga senior citizens are planning a trip to Italy. The tour will stay in Rome, Florence, Amalfi Coast, Venice and the Italian lakes district. There will be visits to Pompeii, a Tuscan winery, Venice and Murano Island.

The four-star tour includes bus from Ticonderoga area to Albany, airfare from Albany Airport, transfers in Italy, all accommodations, tour manger and local guides, baggage handling, transportation and sightseeing.

Rates area valid until April 6 on air inclusive packages only.

Reservations are made on a first come first served basis, space is limited. For Reservations Contact AAA Travel Agent Ashley Cutler 824-3804.

Crown Point Food Pantry available CROWN POINT Ñ The Crown Point Food Pantry is open Thursdays 9 to 11 a.m. In case of emergency call Pat Sawyer at 597-3927.

Schroon veterans seeking clothing donations SCHROON LAKE Ñ The Schroon Lake VFW and American Legion are asking that people drop their excess clothing and shoes into the large marked BlueBox container located behind the Schroon town hall, next to the food pantry entrance.

Items will help the Schroon area veterans.

Ti school calendar has incorrect schedule TICONDEROGA Ñ The basketball schedule posted on the Ticonderoga school calendar is incorrect. For a correct schedule people refer to Ò AthleticsÓ on the Ticonderoga k12.org website.

Knitting group to form in Schroon Lake SCHROON LAKE Ñ The Schroon Lake Library is forming a once-a-week knitting group. Knitters will meet every Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. during the winter months. The group will meet to learn new techniques, work on projects together and free knit. The group is for all levels of knitters, from first time knitters to the more experienced knitter.

People can bring work to share. The library has an assortment of needles for members to borrow for their knitting projects.

For further information contact the library at 532-7737 ext. 13.

Transfer station tickets available at site TICONDEROGA Ñ Transfer station tickets are available for purchase at the Ticonderoga Transfer Station during regular hours of Tuesday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. by check only.

Church youth group to gather TICONDEROGA Ñ The Cornerstone Alliance Church youth group will meet Sundays 6 to 8 p.m. It is open to people ages 1018. For information call Pastor Charlie Bolstridge at 585-6391 or email charlieandpj@aol.com

Adirondack Adventures and Events of Interest Whether indoors or out, there are plenty of upcoming opportunities to put a little adventure into your life in coming days.

Check out the events available in your own backyard with the Champlain Areas Trails Association.

On Friday, Feb. 21, renowned naturalist, tracker and wildlife photographer Susan Morse will present: Ò Animals of the North: What Will Climate Change Mean for Them.Ó The event will be hosted at the Whallonsburgh Grange Hall.

Morse describes the program as not about climate change itself, or even how it will affect us; rather, itÕ s designed to educate audiences about ways in which northern wildlife species are already being affected, with more serious challenges ahead.

Canada lynx, moose, American marten, caribou, polar bears, arctic fox and arctic marine and waterfowl ecology are some of the species and subjects covered in this stunningly beautiful slide show.

This program will devote equal time sharing remarkable images of animals and their northern habitats--all in the spirit of Jane Goodall’s “reason for hope.” (Suggested donation $8.)

On Feb. 22, the Champlain Area Trails Ò Saturday on the TrailÓ will be hosting a group hike. Depending on the weather, the hike will be in the snow, or out in an area targeted for new trail they will be creating on info@champlainareatrails.com in Crown Point.

Later this month the Northeast Wilderness Trust and Elizabeth Lee, Outdoor Guide will be offerring a series of natural history programs. All programs will be held at the Whallonsburg Grange in Essex, NY. Before traveling to attend any of these events, please call CATS for updates at 518-962-2287 or visit info@champlainareatrails. com

What A Man Sale & Tailgate Party” On Saturday, Feb. 22 IÕ ll be traveling to the fabled town of North Creek for a fun filled event hosted at the Hudson River Trading Company.

The Ò What A Man Sale & Tailgate PartyÓ will feature live music, cold brews in celebration of good times and real men.

In addition to enjoying great deals on quality outdoor gear provided by our friends at the Hudson River Trading Company, the event will also serve as a local, fundraiser for the Homeward Bound Adirondacks initiative.

The organization, based in Saranac Lake is dedicated to as-

A frosted Adirondack Leanto provides evidence of the accumulating snowpack in the backcountry. sisting our veterans complete the transition home. It is a home grown program that offers an opportunity for vets to help vets.

Homeward Bound Adirondacks (HBA) provides a series of trainings and retreats for Veterans, professionals and community members in: Trauma Resiliency; leadership training for military and first-responders; healing for Veterans and family members and retreats promoting health, vitality and healing.

They have also established a Veterans Reintegration Academy program that offers an innovative, supportive, holistic curriculum for Veterans utilizing their G.I. education benefits to facilitate a successful educational or vocational transition from the military to the civilian workplace The organization will continue to offer a wide range of veteranÕ s event ranging from family retreats, to outdoor adventures in the good woods of the North Country.

It is America’s first and most enduring wilderness, in a place with a great knowledge of nature and men. It is where you can take a long walk, breath the bracing air, meet good folks and enjoy a joke at your own expense. Most of all, the communities are authentic, organic and honest. What you see is what you get, in a good way.

Representatives from Homeward Bound Adirondacks will be on hand to share information regarding upcoming Veterans events and to enjoy the brew, the brats, the bluegrass and the good company. For further information please visit their website at www.homewardboundadirondacks.org or call 518-891-4151.

For further information please on the Hudson River Trading Company event please contact Laurie Prescott Arnheiter, Hudson River Trading Co. 292 Main Street North Creek NY Ð 518251-4461.

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

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The Week In Sports

Schroon Lake to host ice fishing tourney March 1 and 2

By Fred Herbst

fred@denpubs.com SCHROON LAKE Ñ The Schroon Lake Fish & Game Club will host its 22nd annual ice fishing derby Saturday and Sunday, March 1 and 2.

Fishing will start at daylight on Saturday and end at 4 p.m. on Sunday. All fish must be weighed in at the clubhouse by 4 p.m.

Sunday. All fish must be caught in the designated waters of Schroon Lake. Tickets must be purchased prior to fishing to be eligible for any prizes. This includes children who have tip-ups out.

Pre-registered anglers do not have to sign in at the clubhouse before fishing. Tickets for pre-registration are $12 through Sunday, Feb. 23, and $15 after that date. People may pre-register by mail by sending a check made out to the S.L. Fish & Game Club with a printed list of entrantÕ s names, addresses, and phone numbers to S.L. Fish & Game Club, PO Box 725, Schroon Lake 12870. Mail in entries must be received by Feb. 22.

Entry forms are available at FlanaganÕ s, Bobcat Sports and the Schroon Lake Fish & Game Club through March 1. Late entries may be completed at FlanaganÕ s on Friday, March 1, or at the Fish & Game Club Friday, Feb. 28, from noon to 9 p.m. and Sat-

urday, March 1, or Sunday, March 3, all day.

There will be three categories of fish — trout, salmon and northern pike Ñ with three cash prizes in each category determined by weight.

There will also be a cash prize for the heaviest pickerel and perch.

Anglers are limited to three salmon, which must be at least 15 inches; two lake trout, which must be at least 18 inches; five northern pike, which must be at least 18 inches; and 50 perch of any size. There are no limits on pickerel.

Because of the large number of entries, officials will not accept any lake trout or pike less than 24 inches.

Officials ask that all smaller fish be returned to the lake unless fishermen plan on eating them.

Any discrepancies and/or decisions will be decided by the committee.

All cash prizes will be awarded at the clubhouse after the 4 p.m. close of fishing on Sunday. Door prizes donated by area merchants, members and friends of the club will be drawn hourly on both days. A prize list will be posted at the club.

People who would like to donate a prize should contact the club.

Weather permitting, there will be marked vehicles on the lake to pick up fish and bring them to the club for weigh-in so that

anglers do not have to leave their tip-ups or fishing area. There will be no pick-up service after 3:30 p.m. on either day.

The fish will be displayed at the club with the fisherman’s name and ticket number until they are picked up.

A pasta dinner will be served at the club starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday for $10. On Sunday there will be hot dogs for $1.50, hamburgers for $2 and chili for $2. The club bar will be open Friday noon Ð 9 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday at noon for members and guests.

Fishermen are urged to remember the VHS disease and DEC regulations. Anglers are allowed no more then 100 bait fish at a time. Bait must come from a shop that has certified bait or be bait caught in Schroon Lake. Bait cannot come from one lake to another in an effort to stop the spread of this disease. People must use smelt caught in Schroon Lake. People may not take any smelt off the lake at any time, which means fishermen must use what they catch the same day.

State environmental conservation and the New York State police will be present and checking licenses and registrations as well as tip-upÕ s. People should bring all licenses and registrations.

For further information or to confirm mail-in registrations call Drew Hanchett at 532-7953.

tops Westport, falls to Seton Catholic Moriah Vikings roll Ti Moriah 47, ELCS 42 past E-town Lions MoriahÕ s perfect season was in jeopardy before a late rally secured a 47-42 win against Elizabethtown-Lewis in Northern Basketball League girls play Feb. 12.

The Vikings trailed by eight points in the final period, but closed the contest with a 17-4 run to come back and win.

Madison Stahl scored 12 points, Taylor Sprague 11, Sarah Slattery 10 and Caitlin Pelkey 10 for the winners.

Ticonderoga 39, Westport 32 Ticonderoga topped Westport, 39-32, in Northern Basketball League girls play Feb. 12.

The Sentinels trailed in the third quarter until they used a 7-1 spurt to take a lead.

Delaney Hughes and Kylie Austin each tallied nine points for Ti.

Seton 47, Ticonderoga 31 Ticonderoga fell to Seton Catholic, 47-31, in Northern Basketball League girls play Feb. 10.

Seton led all the way, building a 32-11 halftime advantage.

Delaney Hughes scored 11 points and McKenna Kelly eight for Ti. Pictured at right: McKenna Kelly scored eight points as Ticonderoga fell to Seton Catholic, 47-31, in Northern Basketball League girls play Feb. 10.

Photo by Nancy Frasier

Ti, Moriah to be represented at championships will advance to the state meet.

Arto Nadeau of Moriah was second in the 55-meter sprint at the section qualifier and will advance to the state championship meet.

In the girls qualifier, Halie Snyder of Moriah won three events to reach the state championships. Snyder won the 55-meter dash, the 300-meter run and the long jump.

Lillith Ida of Ticonderoga won the high jump and ran a leg on the winning 640-meter relay team with Hailey Kuhl, Mckenzie Price and Sara Vradenburg. They all advance to the state meet.

Taylor Slattery and Moriah rolled past Elizabethtown-Lewis, 65-34, in Northern Basketball League boys action Feb. 11.

Photo by Nancy Frasier

Schroon 63, Minerva-Newcomb 44 Schroon Lake downed Minerva-Newcomb, 63-44, in Northern Basketball League boys action Feb. 10.

Leading by a point, the Wildcats closed the first half with a 17-9 run to take control. They then iced the game with a 16-7 run to start the second half.

Tanner Stone scored 24 points and Alex Shaughnessy 20 for Schroon Lake.

Ticonderoga 51, Westport 50 Ticonderoga edged Westport, 51-50, in Northern Basketball League boys action Feb. 11.

The Sentinels led most of the way, although it stayed close throughout. Westport had a shot to win at the buzzer, but failed.

Anthony DuShane tallied 12 points and Mike Graney 10 to lead the Sentinels to victory.

Moriah 65, ELCS 34 Moriah rolled past Elizabethtown-Lewis, 65-34, in Northern Basketball League boys action Feb. 11.

Leading by a bucket, the Vikings closed the first half with a 16-2 spurt to take command.

Adam Jaquish scored 19 points and Chris Clarke 11 to pace the winners.

Ticonderoga’s Mckenzie Price, above, joined with Hailey Kuhl, Sara Vradenburg and Lillith Ida to win the 640-meter relay at the Section VII state qualifying meet. The relay squad advances to the state championships March 1 at Cornell University in Ithaca.

Photo by Nancy Frasier

Ticonderoga and Moriah will be represented at the New York State indoor track and field championships.

A dozen local athletes qualified for the state meet during the Section VII qualifying meet Feb. 15. The top two finishers in each event make it to the state meet March 1 at Cornell University in Ithaca.

Jay Hebert of Ticonderoga, the reining state champion in the 55-meter hurdles, will return to defend his title. He won the Section VII qualifier.

Hebert will join with teammates Jarryn Granger, Marcus Moser and Coleman Granger to run the 640-meter relay at the state meet after winning that event at the Section VII meet.

Jarryn Granger also won the high jump and triple jump at the Section VII qualifier and will compete in them at the state level.

Coleman Granger added a second place in the high jump, Zech McLaughlin was second in the shot and Shawn Silliman was second in the 55 hurdles and 600-meter run for Ti at the qualifier. All

The Ticonderoga varsity boys 3-point shot record is a family affair.

Brendan Graney, left, held the record of 103 triples made for the Sentinels until his nephew, Michael, broke the mark Feb. 4. Michael Graney has 108 3-pointers heading into the Section VII tournament.

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Survivors include several nieces and nephews, and her good friend and caregiver, Connie Backus of Ticonderoga.

Relatives and friends may call Friday, February 21, 2014 from 10 - 11 a.m. at the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home, 11 Algonkin St., Ticonderoga.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, February 21st at 11:15 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Ticonderoga. The Rev. Kevin D. McEwan, Pastor, will officiate.

The Rite of Committal will take place in the spring at the family plot of St. Patrick's Cemetery of Port Henry.

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The orange Stormy Kromer wool hat worn by Tim Tebow in this year’s Super Bowl commercial will be given away as one of the prizes during the “What A Man Tailgate Party” Feb. 22 at Hudson River Trading Company in North Creek.

Ticonderoga. Rita L. O'Brien, 82, of Ticonderoga, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2014, at her residence.

Born in Plattsburgh, New York, May 3, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Marie (Donohue) LaFountain.

Rita was a resident of Ticonderoga for most of her life and was a communicant of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Ticonderoga.

She was employed as a Bookkeeper for Adkins and Scott, Inc. and International Paper Company, both of Ticonderoga for many years.

Rita was pre-deceased by her husband, Bernard H. O'Brien, Jr. on February 27, 2002.

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NORTH CREEK Ñ Hudson River Trading Co. is hosting a celebration all PresidentsÕ Week culminating with a Ò What a ManÓ sale and Tailgate Party on Saturday, Feb. 22. Ò From presidents to mountain men, short, tall, or buff, weÕ re celebrating the amazing man,Õ Ó shop owner Laurie Arnheiter said. During the sale, many selected menÕ s clothing, accessories and furnishings will be sold at 20 percent to 50 percent off.

Selections include items from noted outdoor and resort wear manufacturers. Items on sale include man-inspired books, beer glasses, novelty lights, and gag merchandise.

Raffles are to be held. Football enthusiasts could win the orange Stormy Kromer wool hat worn by Tim Tebow in this yearÕ s Super Bowl commercial, as well as a Hudson River white water rafting trip for two donated by Adirondack River Outfitters. The raffle drawing is to occur at the tailgate party from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, The event, located outdoors in a heated tent, features beer, bratwurst, music and games Ñ accompanied by a live radio broadcast.

On hand will be representatives of the veteranÕ s organization Homeward Bound Adirondacks, which provides veterans and their families information and services relating to health, education, vitality, healing and reintegration into society.

Those who show veterans identification will receive an additional 10 percent off purchases. Hudson River Trading Company is located at 290 and 292 Main St. and can be reached at 251-4461 or HudsonRiverTradingCo.com For more information about Homeward Bound Adirondacks, call 891-4151.

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The Town of Minerva is accepting applications for the following positions: Youth Program Director, Assistant Program Director and Water Safety Instructor. Minerva Youth Program is scheduled to run from July 7 to August 15, 2014.

Applications available at Town Hall or online at http://www.townofminerva.com. As per resolution of the Town Board, the Town of Minerva reserves the right for preference for qualified applicants living in the Town of Minerva and the Minerva Central School district. Please submit application by February 25, 2014 to: Office of the Supervisor, Stephen McNally, PO Box 937 Minerva, NY 12851 THE VILLAGE OF PORT HENRY is seeking an individual for general cleaning of the Village Hall on a biweekly and/or monthly basis. Individual must have prior cleaning experience and references. Please submit a letter of interest with references by March 10, 2014, to: Village of Port Henry, 4303 Main Street Port Henry, NY 12974.

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HELP WANTED The Town of Moriah Youth Commission is now hiring the following positions for the 2014 Summer Youth Program: Assistant Director (must be 21 yrs. or older) and Activity Coordinator (must be 18 yrs. or older).

All applicants must comply with Civil Service requirements.

Please send a Letter of Interest which must be postmarked and mailed no later than March 24, 2014 to: Town of Moriah Youth Commission, Attn.: Tom Scozzafava, 38 Park Place, Port Henry, NY 12974.

P/T Substitute School Bus Driver, Folmsbee's, Putnam/Ti, $13.40/hr to start, 6/hr day guaranteed. 518547-9709 Leave Message School Bus Driver (Ticonderoga), Durrin Transporters. Work from home using a company vehicle.

Clean license required. Permanent Part Time. Starting pay $12/hr.

Call for application 518-587-2745.

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

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EastView is continuing to grow and we are adding more members to our team!

Servers- Part-time and full-time EastView is continuing to grow and we are adding more members to our team! Our dining team provides residents with a fine dining experience and full table service in a dynamic retirement community. With a manageable schedule and superb kitchen facilities, we offer a work environment that is hard to find in the hospitality industry. Applicants must be willing to work evenings, weekends and some holidays.

Staff Nurse- Part time, days-RN and part time,evenings- LPN, weekends required for both Our team of nursing staff are key to creating a comfortable and safe home for the residents of EastView. This professional health care position provides nursing oversight to the meet the needs of the residents and works under general supervision from the Director of Residential Care. Primary responsibilities include supervision of caregivers, performance of skilled treatments and procedures, completion of all necessary paperwork and health care plans. Qualified candidates will have a Vermont license as an RN or LPN and a minimum of three years of significantly responsible clinical experience in a long term care setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Residential Care Assistant The Resident Care Assistant participates as a key member of the health care team implementing care delivery systems in a manner that maintain a nurturing environment that supports the health and independence of the residents. The Residential Care Assistant uses primary care assignments to provide resident—centered care to support the resident’s activities of daily living. Residential Care Assistants use their care-giving skills to ensure the physical and cognitive wellbeing of residents, as well as their emotional and social wellbeing. In addition, they provide support and information to families/others where appropriate.

For more information about EastView at Middlebury, go to: www.eastviewmiddlebury.com.

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Generac Automatic Service Rated Transfer Switches - all are new & include utility breaker, load shed module & installation manual.

100AMP, RTSD100A3, $425 150AMP, RTSY150A3, $525 200AMP, RTSY200A3, $625 518-494-2222 Warrensburg

Sun Tec Skylte, new, 2'x4' to fit 24” rafter space. New cost $408+ tax, sell $250 OBO. 518-668-3367

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Iron Rite Mangle Ironing Machine, almost new w/direction booklet, $250. 518-668-4399 Late Model AIRCO Oil Furnace, exc cond, asking $1800, will negotiate. 518-543-6362 Motorized Travel Chair, new batteries, exc condition, $1200. 518222-1338 NEW PHONE # Napoleon Fireplace Insert, propane, in good cond., runs well, $300. 518-618-5778 RECLINER LIKE NEW: moving must sell, gray with mauve and blue. $19.99. call 802-459-2987 SHASTA TRAVEL TRAILER 32'x12'. Two axle. New pitched roof.

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Snowblower, Troybilt 30” heavy duty 2 stage, 10HP, elec start & light. Great shape, runs exc, owners manual & original invoice, new $1525, sell $525. 518-222-9802

FIREWOOD Dependable Year Round Firewood Sales. Seasoned or green.

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802-377-0117 Dewalt Rotary Laser DW077, $1200 new, asking $700. 518-5852779

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Now Hiring:

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Applications may be picked up at the Front Desk Ticonderoga Inn & Suites 260 Burgoyne Rd. New York 12883 518-585-2378

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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. $ Paid or a % Paid.

References available.

Matt Lavallee, 518-645-6351 LOGGING, LAND CLEARING, Forest Management. Highest Rates on all Timber. Double Rates on Low Grade Chip Wood.

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Will pay a reasonable price. Call or leave a message. 802-4536188 Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201

February 22, 2014 WANTED TO BUY WANTED-ASPEN LOGS AND PULPWOOD NORTHEASTERN PRODUCTS CORP (NEPCO) is buying Aspen logs and/or Pulpwood at its processing location at: 115 Sweet Road, Warrensburg, NY 12885.

Log Species-100% Aspen (Popple) Log Length-8'0" Log Diameter-6" min, 24" max Logs should be clean, straight and with a minimum of center rot.

Loads will be stick scaled and paid for at the time of delivery.

Yard hours are M-Thu 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Fri. 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Call log buyer for current pricing!

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APARTMENT RENTALS Port Henry 3BD/1BA, new appliances, heat incl, no pets w/o landlord approval, steep stairs not recommended for small children, $650/mo, ref & sec, 518-942-7802 or 603-448-3185 PORT HENRY. 1BR and 2BR Apartments. Downtown, close to grocery store, shopping, services. $475 and $500. 802-363-3341.

PORT-HENRY/WITHERBEE 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. $495, & $595. Heat, Garbage Removal & Parking included, Sign up for 12 mo. lease and get 1 mo. FREE! Call 518-569-9781.

Retired or looking for a quiet place to live? Here is a small ground floor, 1 bdrm apt, suitable for single or couple, located in a very nice neighborhood in Ticonderoga Village, off street parking, large yard, coin operated laundry.

Apt is modern w/gas fireplace & new carpet. No pets. References & lease required, $495/mo. + security deposit. 518-585-2224 or 518586-6477.

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MORIAH 1BR apt $495. (5973584) Clean, Laundry, references and security required.Pay own utilities. Small pet ok. No smoking.

North Creek Efficiency Units for working adults, all util & cable TV include, NO security, furnished laundry room, $125/wk. 518-2514460

Ticonderoga – new luxury apartmet, quiet, all appliances, no pets/no smoking, references required, 732-433-8594 Ticonderoga – Pad Factory by the River. Nice 1bdrm, 2nd floor. Incl heat, hot water, garbage removal, covered parking. 1 year lease & ref required, no pets, avail 2/1, $550/mo + $550 security. 518338-7213

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TOWN OF TICONDEROGA, NEW YORK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Ticonderoga on March 13, 2014 at 6:00 pm at the Offices of the Town of Ticonderoga, 132 Montcalm Street, regarding a proposed local law to change the zoning classification for a portion of the former D&H Railway right of way between Lake George Avenue and Champlain Avenue from Historic Preservation & Land Conservation to High Density Residential.

All parties interested may be heard at that time.

By order of the Town Board of the Town of Ticonderoga, New York, dated February 13, 2014.

Tonya Thompson, Town Clerk TT-2/22/2014-1TC38970 -----------------------------

Monday @ 3:00pm Please Send Legals

By EMAIL To: legals@denpubs.com

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF ERCO II LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/31/13.

Office location: Essex County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: POB 399, Willsboro, NY 12996. Purpose: any lawful activity.

TT-1/18-2/22/20146TC-58071 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION of Limited Liability Company (ìLLCî) Name: ALL BOUT CRITTERS, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State (“SSNY”) on 01/07/14.

Office Location: Essex County. The “SSNY” is designated as agent of the “LLC” upon whom process against it may be served.

“SSNY” shall mail a copy of any process to the principal business location of LLC: 19 Baldwin Road, Ticonderoga NY 12883. Purpose: All lawful activities.

T T- 1 / 2 5 - 3 / 1 / 2 0 1 4 6TC-58091 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF O U T L A N D MANAGEMENT, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/15/2013.

Office location: Albany County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 205 Samuel Ct. Schenectady, NY 12306. Purpose: any lawful activities.

TT-2/22-3/29/20146TC-39023 ----------------------------TOWN OFSCHROON PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Schroon, Essex County, New York, has scheduled a Public Hearing to receive public input on the franchise application submitted by Slic Network Solutions to provide cable television services to the residents of the Town.

The hearing shall be held on Monday, February 24, 2014 at 6:00P.M. at the Town Hall located at 15 Leland Ave. Schroon Lake, New York. This agreement , if approved, shall not take effect without prior approval of the New York Public Service Commission.

A copy of the franchise agreement is on file at the Town of Schroon Town Clerks office and can be viewed during normal business hours at the following location: 15 Leland Avenue Schroon Lake NY. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing.

Following the Public Hearing there will be a Special Town Board Meeting at 7:00 P.M. Dated Feb. 14, 2014 Patricia Savarie Town of Schroon Town Clerk TT-2/22/2014-1TC-

TOWN OF TICONDEROGA, NEW YORK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Ticonderoga (the Town) on March 13, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the Offices of the Town of Ticonderoga, 132 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga, New York to hear all interested persons in connection with the proposed installation of a replacement water main for a water system in the Chilson Hill, NYS Route 74 and other damaged areas; all of which would be undertaken by the Town pursuant to Town Law Section 202-b at an estimated cost of $2,100,000.00.

The cost of the improvements will be paid for by the following districts: SW01 Route 9n & 73 Water District; SW02 Street Road Water District; SW03 Alexandria Ave I Water District; SW04 Homelands Water District; SW05 Alexandria Avenue II Water District; SW06 Central Water District; SW07 Park Avenue Water District; and SW09 Shore Airport Road Water District, although the Town expects to be reimbursed for this project

by FEMA and State aid.

By order of the Town Board of the Town of Ticonderoga, New York, dated February 13, 2014.

Tonya Thompson Town Clerk TT-2/22/2014-1TC38971 ---------------------------NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Ticonderoga, New York (the Town) invites sealed bids for the purchase of the following: Screened Sand Bank Run Gravel/Bank Run Sand Crushed Stone 1A, 2A, 3A Item # 4 Gravel Cobblestone Beach Sand Screened Topsoil Overburden All such sealed bids must be received at the Town Clerks Office at 132 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga, New York, on or before the 24th day of March, 2014 at 2:00

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pm; at such time and place, all sealed bids received will be publicly opened and read.

Bids will be reviewed at the Highway Committee Meeting scheduled for March 25, 2014 at noon and awarded at the Town Board Meeting held on April 10, 2014 at or around 6:00 p.m.

Specifications, bid forms, proposed contract and non-collusion statements will be available for examination and procurement in the Office of the Town Clerk, located at 132 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga, New York, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. or by calling (518) 585-6677 beginning immediately through March 24, 2014.

Only such bids as are made and filed upon the forms available in the Office of the Town Clerk and are enclosed in a sealed envelope clearly marked SEALED PROPOSAL/BID GRAVEL/SAND will be accepted.

The Town may award each item to the lowest responsible bidder who has a gravel pit or stockpile within the Town limits. In the event that there is no bidder in the Town, each item may be awarded in the best interest of the Town, taking into consideration, hauling costs and distance to the gravel pit or stockpile area.

The Town reserves the right to reject any and all proposals/bids not considered to be in the best interest of the Town, and to waive any technical or formal defect in the proposals/bids which is considered by the Town to be merely irregular, immaterial or unsubstantial.

Dated: February 13, 2014

By Order of the Town Board, Town of Ticonderoga, New York.

Tonya Thompson, Town Clerk TT-2/22/2014-1TC38973 ----------------------------NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Ticonderoga, New York (the Town) invites sealed bids for Traffic Line Painting in the Town.

All such sealed bids must be received by the Town Clerk the Town Offices at 132 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga, New York, on or before the 24th day of March, 2014, at 2:00 p.m.; at such time and place, all sealed bids received will be publicly opened and read.

Specifications, bid forms, proposed contract and non-collusion statements will be available for examination and procurement in the Town Clerks Office, located at 132 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga, New York, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or by calling (518) 585-6677 beginning immediately through March 24, 2014.

Only such bids as are made and filed upon the forms available in the Town Clerks Office and are enclosed in a sealed envelope clearly marked SEALED BID/LINE PAINTING will be accepted. A fully executed non-collusion statement shall be included with each bid proposal.

Each bid shall be accompanied by either a certified check

or a bid bond, in a form acceptable to the Town, payable to the Town in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid.

A performance bond and labor and material bond in the form approved by the Town will be required by the successful bidder.

The project shall be completed no later than August 1, 2014.

The selected bidder must pay at least the prevailing wage rate and pay or provide the prevailing supplements, including the premium rates for overtime pay, as determined by the State of New York Labor Department in accordance with the Labor Law. The PWR Number for this project is 2014001172.

The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids not considered to be in the best interest of the Town, and to waive any technical or formal defect in the bids which is considered by the Town to be merely irregular, immaterial or unsubstantial.

Dated: February 13, 2014 Ticonderoga, New York

By Order of the Town Board Town of Ticonderoga, New York.

Tonya Thompson, Town Clerk Town of Ticonderoga TT-2/22/2014-1TC38972 ----------------------------THE TOWN OF NORTH HUDSON is seeking applicants for a substitute landfill attendant position.

Interested applicants can contact the Supervisor, Ronald Moore, at 518-5329811.

Sarah Vinskus, Town Clerk Town of North Hudson TT-2/22/2014-1TC38975 ----------------------------TOWN OF TICONDEROGA, NEW YORK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that public hearings will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Ticonderoga on March 13, 2014 starting at 6:00 p.m. to discuss a Local Law Establishing the Requirement of a Certificate of Occupancy.

Such Public Hearing will be held at the Offices of the Town of Ticonderoga, 132 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga, New York to hear all those interested parties.

The Proposed Local Law is available for review at the Town Clerks Office at 132 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga, NY between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

By order of the Town Board of the Town of Ticonderoga, New York, dated February 13, 2014 Tonya Thompson Town Clerk TT-2/22/2014-1TC38978 ----------------------------NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Undersigned, on behalf of the Essex County Board of Supervisors, will accept sealed bids until February 27, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. for the following: EUROSTYLE TIRE CHANGER. Specifications are available by contacting the Office of the

Purchasing Agent, Linda M. Wolf, Essex County Government Center, 7551 Court Street, Elizabethtown, New York 12932, by calling 518-873-3332 or on the Countys W e b s i t e : www.co.essex.ny.us.

Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Essex County Government Center, 7551 Court Street, Elizabethtown, New York 12932 until February 27, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

All bids submitted in response to this notice shall be marked SEALED BID TIRE CHANGER clearly on the outside of the envelope.

All bids shall be submitted on the bid sheets included in the package, and no other forms shall be accepted.

In addition to bid sheets, the bidder shall submit executed non-collusion bid certificates signed by the bidder or one of its officers as required by the General Municipal Law Sec. 103d. The bidder shall also submit an executed certificate of compliance with the Iran Divestment Act signed by the bidder or one of its officers as required by the General Municipal Law Sec. 103g.

Essex County reserves the right to reject any and all bids not considered to be in the best interest of Essex County, and to waive any technical or formal defect in the bids which is considered by Essex County to be merely irregular, immaterial, or unsubstantial.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Essex County affirmatively states that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this notice, without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual preference or Vietnam Era veteran status, disadvantaged and minority or women-owned business enterprises will be afforded equal opportunity to submit bids in response hereto.

Dated: February 13, 2014 Linda M. Wolf, CPA Purchasing Agent Essex County Government Center 7551 Court Street Elizabethtown, New York 12932 (518) 873-3332 TT-2/22/2014-1TC38982 ----------------------------ESSEX COUNTY ETHICS BOARD The Essex County Board of Supervisors is hereby soliciting applications and resumes for the unpaid position as a member of the Essex County Ethics Board.

A qualified individual will serve as a member of the five (5) person Essex County Board of Ethics for an initial term of five (5) years.

Letters of inquiry and resumes are to be sent on or before February 28, 2014 to: Judith A. Garrison Clerk of the Board of Supervisors 7551 Court Street P.O. Box 217 Elizabethtown, NY 12932 (518) 873-3350 TT-2/22/2014-1TC38987 ----------------------------TOWN SCHROON NOTICE TO DERS

OF BID-

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 103 of the General Municipal Law that the TOWN OF SCHROON will accept sealed bids for ONE NEW TRAILER MOUNTED TRASH PUMP, SELF PRIMING, AUTO START. Specifications and proposal forms may be obtained from the Town Clerk, TOWN OF SCHROON. Sealed bids must be filed in the office of the Town Clerk on or before 1:00 PM March 10, 2014 after which the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The bid will be awarded at the next scheduled Town Board Meeting. The successful bidder will be notified promptly by letter and must be prepared to enter into a contract to furnish the required material or services.

The TOWN OF SCHROON reserves the right to reject or waive any formalities in any and all bids if in the best interests of the TOWN OF SCHROON. Bids should be clearly marked BID ENCLOSED: ONE NEW TRAILER MOUNTED TRASH PUMP Patricia Savarie Town Clerk TT-2/22/2014-1TC38991 ----------------------------TIME WARNER CABLES AGREEMENTS WITH PROGRAMMERS and broadcasters to carry their services and stations routinely expire from time to time. We are usually able to obtain renewals or extensions of such agreements, but in order to comply with applicable regulations, we must inform you when an agreement is about to expire. The following agreements are due to expire soon, and we may be required to cease carriage of one or more of these services/stations in the near future where these services are offered: WFNY-CA, WRNN, CCTV-9, GOL TV SD&HD, Jewelry TV SD&HD, MLB Network SD&HD, MLB Extra Innings, NHL Network SD/HD, NHL Center Ice, Outdoor Channel SD&HD, RFD, YES Network SD/HD, YouToo In addition, from time to time we make certain changes in the services that we offer in order to better serve our customers. The following changes are scheduled to take place: ITV Gold, NDTV, Filmy, UTV Movies, Willow will be added on or about February 13, 2014 TVB1, TVB2, TVBe, TVBs, TVBLA will be added on or about February 13, 2014 TVBV will be added on or about February 13, 2014 Starting February 4, 2014 and ending February 24, 2014 we will launch the simulcast of Local NBC Broadcaster, NBC Sports Network, MSNBC, USA, CNBC to channel 1465-1469.

TWC Sportsnet LA SD&HD will be added on or about February 25, 2014 Find It On Demand, Travel On Demand, Be Healthy On Demand, Movie Trailers On Demand channels content will move to Local On Demand and the channels will be dropped on or about March 1, 2014 Liquidation will be

added on or about March 6, 2014 Time Warner Cable SportsChannel 2 (overflow) will be added on or about March 13, 2014 Espanol On Demand content will move to Movies On Demand and channel will be dropped on or about March 18, 2014 On or about March 18, 2014 we will launch EPIX On Demand on ch. 594, EPIX1 East on ch. 595, EPIX 1 East HD on ch. 595, EPIX1 West on ch.

596, EPIX1 West HD on ch. 596, EPIX 2 on ch. 597, EPIX 2 HD on ch. 597, EPIX 3 on ch.

598, EPIX 3 HD on ch.

599, and EPIX DriveIn on ch. 599. These services will be offered to our subscribers on an a la carte basis.

FXX will move to channel 109 on or about March 27, 2014 Nick Toons HD and Nick Jr. HD will be added on or about March 28, 2014 In addition Time Warner Cable will temporarily make EPIX1 East, EPIX1 EAST HD, EPIX1 West, EPIX1 WEST HD, EPIX 2, EPIX 2 HD, EPIX 3, EPIX 3 HD and EPIX Drive-In available to all Digital subscribers on or about March 18, 2014 for three months.

These channels may contain PG, PG-13, TV-14, TVMA and R rated Programs. To find out how to block these channels, and for more parental control information, visit twc.com or call 8008 9 2 - 2 2 5 3 , Programming is subject to change. Not all services available in all areas. Restrictions may apply.

On or about March 31, 2014, Time Warner Cable will be making technical changes to our cable system that may disrupt your ability to view the following unencrypted (in the clear) channel on a digital television or other device that includes a QAM tuner (a ClearQAM device): C-Span SD&HD, TBS SD&HD, Weather Channel SD&HD, WGBY SD&HD, WMHT SD&HD, WNYT SD&HD, WRGB SD&HD, WTEN SD&HD, WXXA SD&HD. If this occurs, you will need to go into the settings menu on your ClearQAM device and perform a new channel scan in order to resume viewing this channel. Customers using digital cable settop boxes will not notice any change.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

TVG will be added on or about April 1, 2014 We will be providing you these notifications whenever there is a change in channel or programming service.

You can also check our division website at WWW.TWC.COM if you would like more updated information.

TT-2/22/2014-1TC38997 ----------------------------NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Undersigned, on behalf of the Essex County Board of Supervisors, will accept sealed bids at the Office of the Purchasing Agent until 2:00 P.M. on February 28, 2014 for Asbestos Removal and Demolition.

The bids shall be opened and read aloud on February 28, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. at the Office of the Purchasing Agent,

7551 Court Street, Elizabethtown, New York.

If additional information concerning the bidding is required, please call (518) 873-3332.

All bids submitted in response to this notice shall be marked "SEALED BID – A S B E S T O S REMOVAL & DEMOLITION" clearly on the outside of the envelope. All bids shall be submitted on the bid sheets included in the package, and no other forms shall be accepted.

Specifications and standard proposals for the proposed work may be obtained at the above address, by calling 518-873-3332, or on the County’s website at www.co.essex.ny.us.

Attention of the bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to the conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates under the Contract.

Each proposal must be accompanied by either a Certified Check payable to Essex County Treasurer in the amount of five percent (5%) of amount of the bid or a Bid Bond, in a form acceptable to the Essex County Attorney.

A labor and material Payment Bond and a Performance Bond in the form contained in the Contract documents will be required of the successful Bidder.

Essex County reserves the right to reject any and all bids not considered to be in the best interest of Essex County, and to waive any technical or formal defect in the bids which is considered by Essex County to be merely irregular, immaterial, or unsubstantial.

In addition to bid sheets, the bidder shall submit executed non-collusion bid certificates signed by the bidder or one of its officers as required by the General Municipal Law Sec. 103d. The bidder shall also submit an executed certificate of compliance with the Iran Divestment Act signed by the bidder or one of its officers as required by the General Municipal Law Sec. 103g.

A Contract awarded pursuant to this notice shall be subject to the provisions of Sections 103-1, 103-b, 103-d and 103-g of the General Municipal Law. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Essex County affirmatively states that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this notice, without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual preference or Vietnam Era veteran status, disadvantaged and minority or women-owned business enterprises will be afforded equal opportunity to submit bids in response hereto.

Dated: February 13, 2014 Linda M. Wolf, CPA Purchasing Agent Essex County Government Center 7551 Court Street – PO Box 217 Elizabethtown, New York 12932 (518) 873-3332 TT-2/22/2014-1TC39002 ----------------------------Fishing For A Good Deal?

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

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Ticonderoga – Senior Housing (55+). Rent $455 or $550 incl heat & hot water. Some subsidy avail.

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

Crown Point – 5bdrm house, $650/mo, ref & deposit required.

518-597-3935 Crown Point – cute, cozy 3 bdrm/2 bath, A frame, porch, ½ acre, $83k. 518-351-5063, 860673-6119 or 917-679-4449

Lovely Single Family Home, 3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath. To trade, swap, sell for equal value home in area, $129,000. Located in beautiful Edgewater, FL. 518-696-2829

Ticonderoga, 1bdrm w/off street parking, W/D hook-up, $550/mo + 1st mo + security deposit, 518-4991287

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February 22, 2014 ROOM RENTALS

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

518-585-9173 Days or 518-5478730 Evenings.

2 BR/1.5 BA, House share, $750/room/month, annual lease, price includes utilities & membership in Green Mansions Tennis & Swim Club, near Gore & Lake George. Seniors, quiet people or vacationers preferred 518-494-3870 caeri@aol.com VACATION PROPERTY RENTALS WARM WEATHER IS YEAR ROUND In Aruba. The water is safe, and the dining is fantastic.

Walk out to the beach. 3-Bedroom weeks available. Sleeps 8. $3500.

Email: carolaction@aol.com for more information.

TICONDEROGA OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE at reasonable rates, off Montcalm St., 174 Lake George Ave. Call for pricing 518-585-6364 REAL ESTATE SALES Sebastian, Florida Affordable custom factory constructed homes $45,900+, Friendly community,No Real Estate or State Income Taxes , minutes to Atlantic Ocean. 772581-0080, www.beach-cove.com.

Limited seasonal rentals COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Port Henry Duplex Apartment Building, completely renoved, excellent rental history, some owner financing avail, $69K. 518-5468247

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2354 Route 9N, Lake George, NY

Crown Point Land – 53 Peasley Rd. Property offers 3.5 acres on Putnam Creek w/600' of road frontage, a 50' x 30' 2 story fram barn w/elec & oil heat. Zones residential. Can be converted or build new. Beautiful spot & minutes to the Northway or Ticonderoga, $65K. Purdy Realty, LLC 338-1117 Call Frank Villanova 878-4275 Cell

Lake George - 2003 custom built seasonal park model, 14' x 38' w/glass & screened enclosed porch, exc cond. Ledgeview Camp, Highway 149. Asking $65K. 518964-137

LADY BUG DAYCARE WARRENSBURG, NY NYS Licensed Group Day Care.

Warren & Washington County Child Care Pay accepted. Majority of our kids have since grown up & no longer require our services.

Current openings for children 1-13 years of age. Offering before, during, after school and summer programs. Providing a learning developmental program. Preparing children for entering pre-k and kindergarten to include activities with indoor & outdoor playtime. Employees trained in CPR & basic first aid and have been fingerprinted & background checked by the State.

Upon request parent referrals are available. Please contact Owner/Operator Joanne Monroe at (518-623-4152.

MLS # 201334029 Enjoy the pleasure of owning a year around family business in the Adirondacks close to LG Village.

Call Ildiko McPhilmy, Purdy Realty, LLC., 518-253-2295 cell COMMERCIAL/OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT at Willsborough Business Center, 3922 NYS Rt 22, Willsboro. 2 spaces, 564 sf and 362 sf (storefront). Site of Willsborough Bowling Center and Ricks Pub and Restaurant.

Contact 518-572-3036.

LAND 3 COUNTY LAND LIQUIDATION! UPSTATE NY 21 TRACTS, 5-147 acres from $14,900 Southern TIER-CATSKILL MOUNTAINSCAPITAL REGION! State Land, Ponds, Views! Special financing & incentives until 2/23! Call for free info packet: (888)905-8847 newyorklandandlakes.com Brant Lake 9.1 acre building lot for sale by owner, Harris Road, $63K. 518-494-3174

Crown Point, 600' + on Putts Creek, 2.78 acres, 20' x 32' liveable building. Fix up or tear down & rebuild, $30K FIRM, quick sale.

518-354-7167 Schroon Lake – leased land w/camp in excellent cond, 50' lakefront, 48' wooden dock, asking $50K. Call for details 518-4957683 Schroon Lake Waterfront Camp on leased land. Screened porch, 32' aluminum dock + more, $37K. 518-569-6907 STONEY CREEK 50 Acres secluded easy access 1800 ft. black top frontage, mountain views, Stoney Creek, NY $89,900, no interest financing. 518-696-2829 FARMFARM666@yahoo.com Town of Lake George ½ acre building lot. Access to Village water. Ideal for build-out basement. $47,000. Will hold mortgage for qualified buyer, 20% down. 518668-0179 or 518-321-3347

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MODULAR HOME 3 BDRM, 2 baths, on 1 acre of property, 2 car garage, 2 decks, $87,500. Port Henry, NY 518-962-4685 Park Model, 1986. Ledgeview Camp, Highway 149, 5 Pine Breeze Trail, $49,500. Come see, it's really neat! New in 2012: roof, siding, bedroom, deck & shed! 518-6363429 or 352-428-8767 VACATION PROPERTY Lovely Single Family Home, 3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath. To trade, swap, sell for equal value home in area, $129,000. Located in beautiful Edgewater, FL. 518-696-2829 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 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.

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Retired Carpenter with 35+ years experience will improve your home at very reasonable rates. Free promt estimate call 518-623-2967 BE ENERGY INDEPENDENT with an OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE From Central Boiler. Heat all your buildings. 25 yr. warranty available. Vermont Heating Alternatives 802-343-7900 Need A Dependable Car? Check Out The Classifieds.

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Times of Ti - 31 HOME IMPROVEMENTS BE ENERGY INDEPENDENT. MAXIM OUTDOOR WOOD PELLET FURNACE by Central Boiler features automatic power ignition. Heats multiple buildings.

Boivin Farm Supply 802-2362389 HAS YOUR BUILDING SHIFTED OR SETTLED? Contact Woodford Brothers Inc,for straightening, leveling, foundation and wood frame repairs at 1-800-OLD-BARN. 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 REAL ESTATE 1 ACRE OF LAND at Wood Rd., West Chazy, NY, close to schools, nice location. Please call 518-4932478 for more information.

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REAL ESTATE 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 Lovely Single Family Home, 3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath. To trade, swap, sell for equal value home in area, $129,000. Located in beautiful Edgewater, FL. 518-696-2829 PARADOX HOME FOR SALE By Owner, Schroon Lake School District, 3 bedroom, 1 bath, fully renovated, 2 garages, shed, large fire place, $149,900. No owner terms.

See forsalebyowner.com Listing ID# 23972428.

TREE SERVICES Tree Work Professional Climber w/decades of experience w/anything from difficult removals to tasteful selected pruning. Fully equpped & insured. Michael Emelianoff 518-251-3936

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