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Ti EXERCISE SESSION meat plant opens

By Fred Herbst TICONDEROGA Ñ A meat processing plant in Ticonderoga is now operational. Adirondack Meat Co., located in the Ti Industrial Park, started production Feb. 12.

The $1.4 million, 7,500 square feet facility employs 10 full-time workers with plans for additional employees, a smokehouse and a retail store in the coming weeks. Ò IÕ m very pleased with the way things are going,Ó Pete Ward, Adirondack Meat Co. owner, said. Ò WeÕ re taking things one step at a time, but weÕ re off to a very good start.Ó Ward said his company will connect farmers with customers, whether it be stores, restaurants or individuals interesting in purchasing bulk meat. Ò We have plenty of farmers with animals available for use,Ó Ward said. Ò That means weÕ ll have fresh, local, allnatural beef and pork.Ó The firm will provide Adirondackgrown, grass-fed, organic beef and pork to restaurants and stores within an 85-mile radius, Ward said. There are also plans for internet sales of beef and pork along with a storefront at the plant that will sell directly to local customers.

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Children in Moriah will get a new playground with a Viking theme this spring thanks to a shared services project between the town of Moriah and Moriah Central School District.

It will be located at Linney Field in Grover Hills, west of the existing basketball courts.

The town recently received a $12,000 Creating Healthy Places grant via the Essex County Department of Public Health from the New York State Department of Health.

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Ò We formed a committee to determine how to best use the money,Ó Moriah Supervisor Tom Scozzafava said. Ò We decided the right place to place a playground is Linney Field. It has a concentration of young people and is accessible by sidewalk.Ó The playground will be constructed on school property. Linney Field is home to the Moriah football team.

The grant money will be used to purchase the playground equipment and town employees will construct it. The

school district will be responsible for maintenance at the site and the town will provide insurance.

The centerpiece of the playground will be Viking ship. It was selected because the Moriah Central School mascot is the Viking.

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Ti alumni to return to hardwood Annual tourney to aid ‘Best Fourth in

By Fred Herbst

fred@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA Ñ Ticonderoga High School basketball stars and fans Ñ will again have an opportunity to live their Ò Glory DaysÓ when the annual Ticonderoga Alumni Tournament is played.

The benefit for the community’s “Best Fourth in the North” celebration, will be held Saturday, April 5, at the Ti high gym at noon. Ò For over a decade the basketball alumni have gathered at the Ticonderoga High School to help support the Ô Best Fourth in the NorthÕ ,Ó said Bob Dedrick, tournament organizer and a former Ti High coach. Ò This year is no exception. Ò Alumni who have graduated in the 1980s to the most recent grads all converge at the gym to renew friendships, relive memories, get a chance to pit their skills against other graduates and help raise funds for the Fourth of July celebration,Ó he said.

The 2012 alumni tournament raised $600 for the Ò Best Fourth in the North.Ó This yearÕ s event will begin at noon. All players are asked to arrive at 11 a.m.

A year ago the championship game featured an exhausted senior team losing to a group of sophomores. The senior squad, winning a triple overtime game earlier against the freshmen, could not match the speed and youth of the younger group in the championship game.

The seniors consisted of graduates from 1983-1991, including Gary Manning, Bob Dedrick, Mike Bresett, Jamie Rockhill, Fred Merrill and F.P. Tierney.

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tween the years 20042009, included Brendan Graney, Jason Boutelle, Andy Kuhl, Colin Webber, Hunter Denno and Evan Glading.

The group made up of the second oldest players, who graduated between the years 2001-2004, won the consolation game. That team featured Steve Boyce, Joe Defayette, Joe Bur- Mike Bressett drives against Evan Glading in the 2013 Ticonderoga Alumni Tournament. ris, Brian Little, Bill The 2014 edition of the annual event will be Treadway and Jamie played Saturday, April 5, at Ti High.

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Photo by Nancy Frasier The youngest group, who graduated in 2009-2011, lost two close games. The team included John Molina, Robert Kearns, Mike Pocket, Nick Mars, Dan Morrison and Dillon Laferty.

A three point contest elimination round will start at 11:45 a.m. with the finals held prior to the championship game.

In 2013 Joe Defayette was the three-point contest winner edging out Jamie Rockhill, Brendan Graney and John Molina. Ò This event continues to be a fund raiser for the Fourth of July,Ó Dedrick said. Ò As in the past an admission fee will be collected and it is the hope that the community will help support the Fourth of July and also salute the former players and referees, who so generously devote their time.Ó The Fourth of July committee will also be selling refreshments during the event.

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Christopher to renovate dealership Ticonderoga Middle School to host family night Families are invited to come see what Ticonderoga has to offer

By Seth Lang

seth@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA Ñ Parents are invited to bring their children to a special night at the Ticonderoga Middle School involving a wide range of activities. Ò The Community Family Night is designed for families to stay connected to the facility, show them what Ticonderoga has to offer and possibly sign their kids up for programs,Ó said Tracey Price, head teacher.

The school will open itÕ s doors from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 13.

Activities will include musical performances by the school band as well as a few high school students who play guitar.

The gym will be open for children to play basketball and games.

Parents are welcome to wander around the building to check out classrooms and view students work.

Refreshments will be available in the cafeteria along with about a dozen community organizations like T-Ball, Little League, youth softball, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and others for an opportunity so sign children up for their programs.

Several area businesses have made donations toward a raffle give away.

TICONDEROGA Ñ In approximately three months, Ticonderoga Chevrolet customers will soon discover how a more welcoming atmosphere will enhance the experience of buying a new car or servicing a vehicle at Christopher Chevrolet Buick, part of the DELLA Auto Group.

Christopher Chevrolet Buick has broken ground on the renovations to their facility at 1111 Upper Wicker St, Ticonderoga. Ò WeÕ ve looked at the customer experience from all viewpoints, and the facility updates we are making will cater to our customersÕ needs to provide the best dealership experience,Ó said Michael Della Bella for Christopher Chevrolet Buick.

The differences to the renovated Christopher Chevrolet Buick dealership will be immediately apparent, including an inviting exterior fa• ade with updated signage; a bright showroom featuring a customer greeting station, and a comfortable customer lounge. Ò Our customers are very important to us and we want our guest to feel at home while at our dealership,Ó said Joe Orta for Christopher Chevrolet.

The DELLA Auto Group is an automotive retail dealership group. Established in 1983, The DELLA Auto Group markets products and services through six retail facilities. The DELLA Auto Group directly employs over 200 people in Upstate New York. The DELLA Auto Group is committed to being a good partner to the communities in which it operates. For more information about Christopher Chevrolet please visit www.christopherchevy.com Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the worldÕ s largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4 million cars and trucks a year.

Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited performance, expressive design, and high quality. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www. chevrolet.com.security, and convenience technologies including OnStar Hands-Free Calling, Automatic Crash Response, and Sto-

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conderogaÕ s 250th anniversary celebration.Ó The Hancock House gift shop will be open with a 10 percent discount during the reception. Ò This is a perfect time to get out of the house, put the snow, ice and cold behind you and enjoy an afternoon and refreshments with your neighbors and friends. We look forward to your visit at the Hancock House,Ó Tierney said.

For more information contact the Ticonderoga Historical Society, 6 Moses Circle, Ticonderoga at 585-7868 or email tihistory@ bridgepoint1.com.

MArts Madness, sponsored by the Ti Cultural Arts Initiative, features two dozen shows, events and activities during a twoweek period. Remaining events in MArts Madness include: Ñ Saturday, March 8, North Country History Day at Fort Ticonderoga, Call 585-2821 or go online at www.FortTiconderoga,org for information; Ñ Saturday, March 8, Ticonderoga Sentinel Alumni Bowling Tournament, Adirondack Lanes, noon and 3 p.m.; Ñ Sunday, March 9, Ò Art From Our CollectionÓ reception 1 to 3 p.m., Harmon Gallery, Hancock House; Ñ Sunday, March 9, Ticonderoga Sentinel Alumni Bowling Tournament, Adirondack Lanes, noon and 3 p.m.; Ñ Monday, March 10, childrenÕ s movie night at the Ticonderoga fire house, Montcalm Street, 7 p.m.; Ñ Tuesday, March 11, Hyde Museum presentation by June Leary, 7 p.m., at Studio 117, Montcalm Street; Ñ Wednesday, March 12, poetry reading and open mike event at 7 p.m. at the Downtown Gallery;

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Hancock House to host art opening fred@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA Ñ An art exhibit opening will highlight the second week of MArts Madness in Ticonderoga. Ò Brush, Nibs, Lenses and MoreÓ will open Sunday, March 9, with a reception 1 to 3 p.m. at the Hancock House. Ò Please join us as we present a display of local art pieces, some from the Ticonderoga Historical SocietyÕ s collections and some graciously loaned to us for this special exhibit,Ó Nancy Tierney, Ticonderoga Historical Society vice president, said. Ò The program is a celebration of local art in mixed mediums including oils, water color, paper mache, acrylics, pottery, photographs, collections gifted to the society by the artist or the artist collectors, and more,Ó Tierney said. Ò The committee, composed of society volunteer Mary Lou Greenough and society board members Dorcey Crammond and William Dolback, is particularly busy painting, changing around rooms and pulling in a variety of objects from near and far to display for the enjoyment of all.Ó Light refreshments will be served by the society during the opening day of the exhibit. Ò This presentation is being made possible by the Ticonderoga Historical Society as a participant in the communityÕ s second annual MArts Madness celebration,Ó Tierney said. Ò The exhibit will be featured in the upstairs Harmon Gallery until late this year. This gallery presentation is an integral part of a much larger Hancock House contribution to the year-long celebration of Ti-

Ñ Thursday, March 13, childrenÕ s story hour with Vincent Smith, 3:30 p.m., Black Watch Memorial Library, Montcalm Street; Ñ Friday, March 14, Ticonderoga Natural Food Coop party, 6 p.m., at PRIDE, 111 Montcalm St.; Ñ Saturday, March 15, Irishman of the Year dinner, Knights of Columbus. Call 585-3324 for information; Ñ Saturday, March 15, ChildrenÕ s Art Day for children ages 5-12, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Downtown Gallery, Montcalm Street; Ñ Saturday, March 15, St. PatrickÕ s Day cupcake decorating, 2:30 p.m., LibbyÕ s Bakery cafe, Montcalm Street; Ñ Saturday, March 15, Ticonderoga High School drama club will present Ò Pride and PrejudiceÓ at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium; Ñ Saturday, March 15, Fort Ticonderoga living history event, Ò Ordered to Join the Northern Army in Canada,Ó 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fort Ticonderoga. Call 585-2821 for information; Ñ Sunday, March 16, Ticonderoga High School drama club will present Ò Pride and PrejudiceÓ at 2 p.m. in the school auditorium; Ñ Sunday, March 16, Fort Ticonderoga living history event, Ò Ordered to Join the Northern Army in Canada,Ó 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fort Ticonderoga. Call 585-2821 for information; and Ñ Sunday, March 16, Fort Fever Series, Ò 1776 at Fort Ticonderoga, 2 p.m., Fort Ticonderoga, Call 585-2821 for information.

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Ti students collect food for North Country SPCA

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fred@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA Ñ Raegan Granger and Brayton Molina love pets, so when the Ticonderoga Elementary School students considered a community service project their thoughts immediately went to furry friends. Ò We wanted to do something and were going to do a food drive for people,Ó Molina said. Ò Raegan said we should help animals. I said OK.Ó The fourth grade friends organized and led a benefit that collected 73 food items that were donated to the North Country SPCA shelter in Westport.

They got approval from school administrators, created flyers, made posters and spoke

to fellow students, creating a contest between each of TiÕ s three fourth grade classes. Ò It was a lot of work,Ó Granger said. Ò We had to talk to a lot of people, collect the food and we took it to the shelter.Ó The response was good, they said. Ò Most everyone brought in some food,Ó Molina said. Ò I think everyone likes animals.Ó The trip to the shelter to deliver the food was a reward for the two pet lovers. Ò We got to hold the cats,Ó Molina said of his shelter visit. Ò There were some pretty dogs there, too.Ó Ò I think there were 50-60 cats and about nine dogs at the shelter,Ó Granger said. Ò We saw triplet kittens. They were all boys.Ó The project left the students feeling good about themselves.

Ò I think some of the animals had been abused,Ó Molina said. Ò IÕ m glad were we able to help them. I feel good about it.Ó Ò I feel really good,Ó Granger agreed. Ò There are a lot of animals that need our help. IÕ m glad were we able to help.Ó

Shari OÕ Bryan, their teacher, praised Granger and Molina. Ò This was entirely their project,Ó OÕ Bryan said. Ò They meet with Mr. Donohue (Principal John Donohue) and did all the work. It became a very worthwhile community service project.Ó

Raegan Granger and Brayton Molina led a pet food drive to assist animals at the North Country SPCA shelter in Westport. They are fourth grade students at Ticonderoga Elementary School.

Ti police make arrest

A Plattsburgh man has been arrested and charged in connection with a Ticonderoga burglary.

Jason E. Fish, age 29, was charged by Ticonderoga police with third degree burglary, third degree grand larcency and third degree criminal mischief. All are felonies.

The charges stem from a burglary at the Corner Market in Ticonderoga Oct. 10. Police allege Fish took more than $3,000 in cash and merchandise from the store and caused damage to the store building.

The case was investigated by Investigator Daniel LaFrance and Patrolman Adam Hurlburt of the Ti PD with assistance from the New York State Department of Criminal Justice fingerprint lab.

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Ticonderoga From page 1 is fresh, not frozen, Ward said. Ò Nothing will be frozen unless a customer requests it,Ó he said. Ò This is all fresh meat.Ó Ward believes his prices will be competitive. While large distributors and box stores deal with farmers, slaughterhouses, processing plants, packaging, distribution and transportation, Adirondack Meat Co. will do everything on location. Ò WeÕ re cutting out at least three middle men and doing everything locally,Ó Ward said. Ò I believe weÕ ll be competitive with any big box store.Ó A few major manufacturers, like Smithfield and Cargill, account for 85 percent of the meat sold in the U.S., Ward said, keeping prices high. As an independent firm, Adirondack Meat Co. can keep its prices lower, he said.

Besides supplying beef and pork, Adirondack Meat Co. is now developing its own brand of ground beef. Ò WeÕ re developing a prime ground beef,Ó Ward said. Ò ItÕ ll be brisket and short rib meat. WeÕ re trying to create a signature ground beef restaurants will like. WeÕ ve contacted several restaurants and theyÕ re sampling it now.Ó Ward said other specialty meats, such as sausages, are being planned.

Permits for the Adirondack Meat Co. allow for the harvest of 10 animals a day. The plant was constructed to handle 50 animals a day as Ward plans for future expansion.

The plant is nearly all stainless steel and meets all federal and state requirements, Ward said. It has approval from the Adirondack Park Agency, the state Department of Environmental Con-

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servation, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and others. It has also been certified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Ò We have a USDA inspector on site at all times,Ó Ward said. Ò HeÕ s constantly monitoring our sanitary conditions, the humane treatment of the animals and the food processing area.Ó The inspector is an employee of the USDA with his own office and entrance to the building. He does not work for Adirondack Meat Co. Ò USDA has been very helpful,Ó Ward said. Ò TheyÕ ve made some good suggestions to help us get up and running.Ó Employees at the plant have also received USDA-approved training and certification.

Briton Laslow, a meat cutter, works at the Adirondack Meat Co. in Ticonderoga. The meat processing plant Adirondack Meat Co. is en- started operations Feb. 12. vironmentally friendly, Ward culture-certified meat-processing facility inside the Adirondack stressed. There are no odors because animal renderings are imPark. mediately frozen and sold for use in pharmaceutical products.

Ward praised local, state and federal agencies for their assisHides are shipped to tanneries. Nothing will be landfilled. tance in the project.

Adirondack Meat Co. is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday Ò Everyone has been very helpful,Ó Ward said. Ò The USDA, through Friday. Ward expects his retail store to be open 11 a.m. to APA, everyone. Bill Grinnell (Ticonderoga supervisor), Deb 7 p.m. The firm can be contacted by calling 585-2333 (585-BEEF) Malaney (former Ti supervisor, the town board Ñ everyone has or online at www.adkmeatco.com been supportive.Ó Adirondack Meat Co. is the first U.S. Department of Agri-

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mergency and fire services in the North County need a jumpstart. The pending flashover fueled by a sagging economy alongside a cluster of fast-moving accelerants Ñ an aging population, unfunded state mandates, tax caps, environmental regulations and an unrelenting brain drain Ñ has left local departments on life support and grasping for their defibrillator paddles.

Considering the region faces limited opportunities for expanding its tax base, there are no easy answers Ñ only a series of creative, common sense solutions.

Be efficient. Arizona made headlines last month with a state program launched in partnership with public and private agencies to put veterans to work. New York should follow their lead and customize their plan to fit local needs, particularly when it comes to ensuring that service members can apply their extensive military training to meet state-mandated firefighting and EMT requirements. Congress actually attempted to address this with the Veteran Emergency Medical Technician Support Act of 2013, but the bill flatlined in the Senate and remains DOA. Start ‘em young. Mandatory state training for EMTs has skyrocketed to approximately 170 hours in recent years, with firefighters seeing an increase to 130 from 80 just a generation ago.

This commitment makes it difficult to attract and retain young professionals, a serious problem as Baby Boomers continue to age out. As a stop-gap, why not offer high school and college students academic credits to ignite the flames of civic pride and spark what may lead to either a promising full-time career or lifelong contributions to the community.

Get involved. Welcome! WeÕ re glad our seasonal friends find our communities a desirable place for recreation and relaxation. How about helping us help you to protect your health, safety, homes and families, both during the offseason and prime time, by pitching in? Opportunities range from getting involved with your local fire department or EMT squad, helping local officials in crafting sustainable policies, volunteering whenever possible or by facilitating scholarships for local high school students who wish to enter into the emergency services and firefighting fields. We’re glad you’ve made the North Country your playground Ñ now help us pay for it.

Look outward. Local officials should be doing more to attract the bushy-tailed foreign nationals flocking to America for a better life. You can either get ahead of immigration or behind it and those choosing the former are seeing their

communities revitalized with fresh ideas and bustling economies. As Americans, we represent the best in nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit and recognizing the most promising attributes in our freedom-seeking friends around the world. These national values should never be overlooked and we need to continue to set a good global example by offering a series of cautious incentives to attract the best and brightest of the international community to our neighborhoods and lobby the federal government to put newcomers on the fast-track to citizenship by either engaging in civic volunteerism or statemandated emergency services and fire training: Welcome to America Ñ we believe in you and we welcome you with open arms. Now suit up, get to work and experience firsthand what made our country so great.

Pay your debt. Not to tarnish a noble profession by seeding its ranks with neÕ er-do-wells, but instead of giving prison inmates a college education and sending them off into a brutal domestic job market that will never hire them, anyway, instead facilitate firefighting and emergency service training programs so that when these folks are released, they have a real shot at erasing the shameful stigma of incarceration by allowing them to reintegrate back into society while contributing a skill thatÕ s actually useful for local communities.

Get to work. It seems inherently unfair that by some metrics, the long-term unemployed (or unemployable, depending on where you stand) have better standards of living than the working poor. (Just play with SNAP’s online benefit calculator if you donÕ t believe us.) If residents wish to remain on public assistance, then their handouts should be tied to public service, plain and simple. This isnÕ t the United States of Socialism Ñ itÕ s the land of pluck, elbow grease and opportunity. So suck it up and get back to work, comrade.

Three Strikes, You’re In. Lastly, instead of punishing triple-slam DWI offenders by permanently revoking their licenses, work the state-mandated EMT or firefighter training into their already-required extensive treatment and rehabilitation programs and give them a useful, marketable skill instead of condemning them to a life of booze-scented public dependency. What they choose to do with that training would, of course, be up to them. But at the very least, itÕ d act as a sorely-needed boost to a region that needs all hands on deck at such a crucial time in its fragile and uncertain development.

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Many police departeek by week we ments around the nation alcontinue to see ready use license-plate readand hear more ers that track cars as they pass head scratching stories coming traffic signals or pole-mounted out of government. You have to cameras. Specially equipped wonder what the heck are they police cars even track cars thinking when they thought parked on streets and in drivethis up. Even the fact that they ways. The lame idea that somethought they would have no one high up at the DHS or ICE push back goes a long way toDan Alexander (Immigration and Customs Enward telling what our governThoughts from forcement) suddenly realized ing elected officials and bureauBehind the Pressline that calling for bids on a nationcrats in DC think about the state wide surveillance system while of the American public. the current nationwide surveillance systems First we heard a few weeks ago that the are being hotly debated, was probably not in Federal Communications Commission was their best interest, nor that of the country. planning to Ò monitorÓ news coverage at not How programs like these suddenly appear only broadcast stations, but also at print publications for which the FCC has no authority on the horizon, may seem a bit of a mystery to many. FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai claimed to regulate. The Ò Multi-Market Study of Critical Information Needs,Ó or CIN (pronounced the plan to monitor news rooms had never been put to an FCC vote; it was just sort of Ò sinÓ ) involved the FCC sending staffers to announced. Plans like these donÕ t just come question reporters, editors and producers out of nowhere. They are floated for a reason about why they chose to run particular stoand you can be sure there is always someone, ries. somewhere cooking up something that is beYou donÕ t have to be a constitutional scholar to know that the concept runs so against hind these hare brain concepts.

We can only hope someday technology will the grain of the founding pillars of our nation that one would have to think Vladimir Putin provide the technical resources that might was running the FCC. Many folks in and out address these and many other issues that threaten the liberties we now enjoy. WouldnÕ t of the media found it totally unthinkable that anyone could dream up such a concept and it be perfectly fitting if every government and elected official were fitted for a “Pinocchio think it would okay in America.

Nose” when they took office. Much like an Now it is true that there has been a great ankle bracelet that monitors confined offenddeal of discussion about the media not covering events fairly. Perhaps it was a logical step ers under house arrest, the Ò Pinocchio NoseÓ would clearly tell the American public when for the FCC to test the waters with big money at stake for many national media outlets and we are being told bold faced lies and convenient non-truths not in our best long term inan ever growing media slanted toward one terest. political side or the other. But even the most If we continued to be lied to, tricked, and slanted of media outlets wasnÕ t about to have taken advantage of by the very people who their coverage questioned by Uncle Sam. WeÕ ve also learned in recent weeks, the are in office to serve our needs then, much like government wishes to monitor the ciDepartment of Homeland Security canceled plans to build a nation-wide license plate vilian population, we deserve a system that database. The DHS put out a bid request for monitors the waste, deception and foolishness of those who choose to take advantage a system that would have gone national, letof the trust weÕ ve given in the past but can ting the federal government track millions of peopleÕ s comings and goings just as it tracks longer afford to do in the future. WhatÕ s fair data about every phone call we make. Like is fair and if anyone needs closer scrutiny it is our government. the FCC scuttled plans for their proposal, the DHS database of license numbers was sudDan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton Pubdenly withdrawn last week, with the explanalications. He may be reached at dan@denpubs.com. tion that it was all just a simple mistake.

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Appreciates support To the Times of Ti:

Another year has passed and I am always impressed by how much support I receive from the community. I had another great year and hope to continue the pageant for years to come. Without these businesses and individuals support I would not be able to put this show on.

I would like to say thank you to: Ticonderoga Central School and Mr. McDonald, my parents and girls for a great year, my judges, my volunteers - Nancy Tyrell, Myuh Bezio and friend, Lisa Tyrell, Karla Hayes, Alyssa Tucker, Randy west Jr., Dan Cross, and Karissa Cook Photography. My donators - Walmart, The Wagon Wheel Restaurant, The Wind Chill Factory, and A Cut Above Hairstyles.

I would like to say thank you to these businesses who allowed the girls to raise money for the local Back Pack Program - feeding our local kids - Kiwanis. The girls raised a total of $1,174.51 that feeds seven children for the entire school year over the weekends and without these businesses we would not have been able to do this - StewartÕ s, Rite - Aid, Walmart, and Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union.

The girls also returned bottles and half the money was donated to Mason Thompson a Kindergarten student who was diagnosed with cancer in September in the amount of $721.05. Please remember these two can still benefit from donations. The community for coming and watching the show - through admissions, basket raffles, food raffles, and bottles the pageant is supported.

I need the support of everyone to help keep this program going. I am very impressed that the show has been so successful and love doing this program to help teach our local girls about responsibility, respect, dedication, and leadership. This is not a beauty pageant but a pageant designed to help our local girls become local leaders. I hope to continue to have the communities support. The pageant begins in September and practices are

every Saturday through December. The pageant is always the first Friday of December. There will be papers coming home in June to remind the girls about their talents and getting them going and papers in September about sign ups. Please keep your eye open for us on July 4th. I hope to see more girls in grades 3rd - 12th grade that attend Ticonderoga, Putnam, and St. MaryÕ s school sign up next year for our country theme. Thank you all again and have a great year.

Jamie Harrington, director Hague

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March 8, 2014 solutions. For additional information go online at www.ticonderogany.com, Email chamberinfo@ticonderogany.com, visit the chamber’s Facebook page or call 5856619.

Tuesday, March 11 Ongoing

CROWN POINT — The Champlain Valley Flyers Club meets every Thursday evening, weather permitting, from 4 p.m. until dusk at 593 Bridge Road (Route 185) in Crown Point. For information call 802-758-2578.

CROWN POINT — The Crown Point Food Pantry at the Crown Point Methodist Church on Creek Road is open Thursdays 9 to 11 a.m.

CROWN POINT — The Knapp Senior Center in Crown Point is open every Wednesday and Thursday 3 to 6 p.m. Dinner will be served at 4 p.m. Senior Center is located at the Methodist Church on Creek Road. Call Tatum with any questions at 597-4491.

CROWN POINT — The Crown Point Fire District Board of Commissioners will meet the second Wednesday of each month at the AE Phelps fire station in Crown Point at 6:30 p.m.

HAGUE — Holistic stress management featuring T’ai Chi and Qigong, Wednesdays at the Hague Community Building, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more information e-mail returntomountain@yahoo.com or call 543-6605.

HAGUE — Hague Fish & Game Club meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

MORIAH — The Moriah Senior Citizens Club meets on the first Monday of each month at 1 p.m. in the Port Henry Train Station.

MORIAH — Moriah Arts and Crafts Group on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Port Henry Train Station. Stay for a noon time meal sponsored by the Essex County Nutrition Program (reservations are required by calling 546-7941 the day before).

MORIAH — The Holy Cow Thrift Corner, located next door to the Moriah Fire Department on Tarbell Hill Road,Moriah, is open every Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Moriah Methodist Church. Donations welcome.

Call 546-7409 or 546-7121 for additional information.

PORT HENRY — The Port Henry Knights of Columbus hold bingo every Monday at 7 p.m.

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 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.

SCHROON LAKE — TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Group meets at the Schroon Lake Senior Center across from TOPS Market on Tuesdays 6 to 7 p.m. For more information, contact Claudia at 494-8081.

SCHROON LAKE — The Mountainside Share Shop is open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations of clean, gently worn clothing may be left at any time in the green drop box outside the building. For more information call 532-7128. Mountainside is located four miles south of Schroon Lake Village.

SILVER BAY — The Northern Lake George Rotary Club is a service club that meets at Silver Bay YMCA of the Adirondacks at 7:30 a.m. every Tuesday. Contact Diane Dickson at 543-8051 for more information.

TICONDEROGA -— ACBL Duplicate Bridge, Mondays and Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. For more information call 585-3322.

TICONDEROGA — The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group will hold a monthly support group for caregivers at Inter-Lakes Health, Ethan Allen Library, the second Tuesday of every month at 4 p.m. Call 564-3370.

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TICONDEROGA — The Adirondack Trailriders meet the second Wednesday of each month, year-round, at 7 p.m. at the Ticonderoga Fish & Game Club.

TICONDEROGA — Support group for people with family members who have addictions. Meetings in the library at the Heritage Commons nursing home, every Monday at 6:30 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 Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church, 1045 Wicker St., Ticonderoga. For further information, contact Bob Elling at 585-2173.

TICONDEROGA — American Legion Post #224 will hold its monthly meeting the second Thursday of every month.

TICONDEROGA — Bingo, Ticonderoga fire house, 6:45 p.m., every Thursday.

Doors open at 5 p.m.

TICONDEROGA — FOE #4410 meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 103 Montcalm St., Ticonderoga (Upstairs).

TICONDEROGA — The Ti Area Seniors meet the third Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. at the Armory.

TICONDEROGA — Cornerstone Alliance Church has formed a youth group for people ages 10-17. The group will meet in Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. For information call 585-6391.

TICONDEROGA — Osteoporosis exercise classes are held weekly at Ticonderoga Armory senior center on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. Classes are free. Interested people can contact RSVP at 546-3565 or email RSVP at RSVP@Logical.net.

TICONDEROGA — Cornerstone Alliance Church in Ticonderoga youth group will meet weekly on Sunday nights at 6 p.m. The program is open to students ages 1018 years of age. Call the church office for more information @ 585-6391.

TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Assembly of God Church will host a coffeehouse the third Sunday of each month at 6:30 p.m. There is free admission.

TICONDEROGA — Free arthritis exercises, Inter-Lakes Health cafeteria, first and third Monday of each month, 2 to 3 p.m. For more information contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County at 962-4810 or e-mail Mary mba32@cornell. edu TICONDEROGA — Free arthritis exercises, Ticonderoga Senior Center, second and fourth Wednesday each month, 10 to 11 a.m. For more information contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County at 962-4810 or e-mail Mary mba32@ cornell.edu TICONDEROGA — The Essex County Leathernecks, Marine Corps League, Det. 791, meets the first Thursday of the month at the Ticonderoga American Legion Post at 6 p.m. All active Marines and Marine veterans are invited to attend.

TICONDEROGA — The Black Watch Memorial Library will host a tai chi program Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. There are sessions weekly and the charge is $10 a person a session. First lesson is free.

TICONDEROGA — The Black Watch Memorial Library will host a free genealogy program Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. The program is free and open to the public.

Saturday, March 8

SCHROON LAKE — The Schroon Lake Library will host a birthday party for Dr. Seuss at 12:15 p.m. It will feature cake and the movie “Horton Hears A Who.” SCHROON LAKE — The Schroon Lake Central School freshmen class will host a 3-on-3 basketball tournament in the school gym. Cost is $5 a player and $1 for spectators. Registration for ages 10-15 begins at 9:30 and ages 15 and older begins at 10:30. Players may only be on one team and each team should wear the same color t shirt. This will be Kathy L. Wilcox • 873-5000 a double-elimination tournament with t shirts for the division winners. For more information go to the web site www. schroonschool.org A concession stand will be available.

TICONDEROGA —North Country History Day at Fort Ticonderoga, Call 585-2821 or go online at www.

FortTiconderoga,org for information.

TICONDEROGA — The annual Ticonderoga Alumni Bowling Tournament will be held at Adirondack Lanes in Ticonderoga. Proceeds will go to the new Sentinel Support Fund. There will be two sessions, starting at noon and 3 p.m. The tournament is a four-person format. The entry fee is $20 for adults and $12 for students. Entrants may also participate in a strike pool, 50-50 raffle, and purchase do-over shots, “Bowl-Agains.” The tournament is open to everyone, including non-Ticonderoga alumni and students. For more information call Donna Fleury at Adirondack Lanes at 585-6851.

he North Country SPCA would like to announce an upcoming benefit bowling tournament on March 22 at 1 p.m. The excitement will take place at the Willsboro Bowling Center. The cost to enter is $25 per player for a 4-person team to play three games of 9-pin. In addition to the bowling excitement, there will be prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and a Chinese Auction so we can promise it will be a day of plenty of entertainment! For more information and to register, please email susan.arena@ gmail.com. Come out and enjoy a day of friendly competition - all for the animals!

Our featured pet this week is Lyza, a Chow Chow/Keesehound mix who has a gorgeous, thick, golden-brown and black coat you wonÕ t be able to resist sinking your fingers into! Poor Lyza was found wandering lost and wondering which way Lyza to go. She is a large dog with a sweet disposition. Although she is an older gal, she still has plenty of spunk and she loves going for walks.She likes other dogs and even has patience with the young, jumping dogs. Lyza has such a wonderful, affectionate personality and many years of love left to give. Please stop by and meet this special gentle giant - you wonÕ t regret it.

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Sunday, March 9

PORT HENRY — The Port Henry Knights of Columbus will host Super Bingo. 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.

TICONDEROGA — “Art From Our Collection” reception 1 to 3 p.m., Harmon Gallery, Hancock House.

TICONDEROGA — The annual TiconPRICE deroga Alumni Bowling Tournament $5,000.00 will be held at Adirondack Lanes in Ticonderoga. Proceeds will go to the new $80,000.00 Sentinel Support Fund. There will be two sessions, starting at noon and 3 p.m. The $75,370.17 tournament is a four-person format. The entry fee is $20 for adults and $12 for students. Entrants may also participate $197,100 in a strike pool, 50-50 raffle, and pur$28,421 chase do-over shots, “Bowl-Agains.” The tournament is open to everyone, includ$4,500.00 ing non-Ticonderoga alumni and stu$2,900,000.00 dents. For more information call Donna $82,748.00 Fleury at Adirondack Lanes at 585-6851.

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Monday, March 10

TICONDEROGA — Children’s movie night at the Ticonderoga fire house, Montcalm Street, 7 p.m.

TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Restaurant Roundtable 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

HAGUE — Hague town board meeting, 6 p.m., Community Center.

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

TICONDEROGA — Hyde Museum presentation by June Leary, 7 p.m., at Studio 117, Montcalm Street.

TICONDEROGA —“Social Media & Tourism; Tips to Attract Travelers to your Business” will be presented by Growtrends at 8 a.m. at the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce office, 94 Montcalm St. Registration is required. Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce members are free. There is a $10 charge for non-members.

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

TICONDEROGA — The Catholic Daughters of Court St. Mary’s No. 794 will hold a business meeting and St. Patrick’s Day party at 6 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Ticonderoga.

Wednesday, March 12

TICONDEROGA — Poetry reading and open mike event at 7 p.m. at the Downtown Gallery.

Thursday, March 13

TICONDEROGA — Children’s story hour with Vincent Smith, 3:30 p.m., Black Watch Memorial Library, Montcalm Street.

TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Elementary-Middle School will host a Community/Family Night for all students and their families 6 to 7:30 p.m. Community/ Family Night is an opportunity for students to show their parents what they accomplish in their classes and a way to encourage parents and the community to see what is taking place at the facility. In addition to the displays and flyers, more than a dozen community organizations will attend to provide parents with information about children’s programs and extracurricular activities. Throughout the evening there will be musical performances by students, an open gym, refreshments, a photo booth set up for families to have pictures taken and a raffle for families that attend Community/Family Night.

Friday, March 14

TICONDEROGA — Ticonderoga Natural Food Coop party, 6 p.m., at PRIDE, 111 Montcalm St.

Saturday, March 15

SCHROON LAKE — The 19th annual Adirondack Sportsmen’s Dinner will be held on the campus of Mountainside Bible Chapel. A banquet dinner, 15 seminars, door prizes, and featured main speaker Larry Moyer fill the day-long event. There is no charge, however a “pass the hat” offering will be taken to cover expenses. For more information and to register go online at www.sportsmensdinner.com WHITEHALL — Basket Party to benefit the Whitehall Elementary New Playground Fund at Whitehall High School. Doors open at 11 a.m., tickets pulled at 1 p.m. $5 for entry ticket, $3 for additional tickets. There will be additional raffles and a concession stand for a light lunch and snacks.

TICONDEROGA — Irishman of the Year dinner, Knights of Columbus. Call 5853324 for information.

TICONDEROGA — Children’s Art Day for children ages 5-12, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Downtown Gallery, Montcalm Street.

TICONDEROGA — St. Patrick’s Day cupcake decorating, 2:30 p.m., Libby’s Bakery cafe, Montcalm Street.

TICONDEROGA — Ticonderoga High School drama club will present “Pride and Prejudice” at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium.

TICONDEROGA — Fort Ticonderoga living history event, “Ordered to Join the Northern Army in Canada,” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fort Ticonderoga. Call 585-2821 for information.

Sunday, March 16

PORT HENRY — The Port Henry Knights of Columbus will have a St. Patrick’s Day corned beef and cabbage dinner beginning at 3 p.m. The meal will include carrots, potatoes, Irish soda bread, Irish bread pudding and Irish whiskey sauce. Tickets are $10 each. Take-out meals will be available.

TICONDEROGA — Ticonderoga High School drama club will present “Pride and Prejudice” at 2 p.m. in the school auditorium.

TICONDEROGA — Fort Ticonderoga living history event, “Ordered to Join the Northern Army in Canada,” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fort Ticonderoga. Call 585-2821 for information.

TICONDEROGA — Fort Ticonderoga “Fort Fever Series” 2 p.m. in the Deborah Clarke Mars Education Center. The cost for each program is $10 a person at the door. The programs are free for members of the Friends of Fort Ticonderoga. “1776 at Ticonderoga.” Director of Interpretation Stuart Lilie will give a sneak peek at Fort Ticonderoga’s 2014 interpretive theme, sharing research into the lives of the Pennsylvania troops at Ticonderoga in 1776. Information on the fort’s programs is available online at www.fortticonderoga.org Some programs require advance registration.

Monday, March 17

HAGUE — Hague Chamber of Commerce meeting, 7 p.m.

SCHROON LAKE — The Schroon Lake Central School Class of 2016 will serve a St. Patrick’s Day dinner. Serving begins at 4:30 p.m. in the Schroon Lake Central School cafeteria. Take-out meals will be available. Cost will be $10 for adults, $6 for people age 60 and older and children 5-12. Children younger than age 5 will be free. The meal will include corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, coleslaw, vegetarian cabbage rolls, mac-n-cheese, Irish soda bread, St. Patty’s cakes, iced tea, limeade, coffee and tea.

On Campus Lindsay White of Crown Point, a December 2013 graduate of Russell Sage College, has been placed on the deanÕ s list for the 2013 fall semester.

DeanÕ s list students have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.4 while carrying a course load of at least 12 credit.

Scott Cutting, Jr. of Moriah, a junior at Siena College, is studying in Dublin, Ireland. He graduated from Moriah High School. He will return to his studies at Siena Collage on June 1.

Michaela A Comes, daughter of Penny and Gary Comes of Crown Point, has been named to the deans list at Cazenovia College for the fall semester.

Brendan J. Carberry of Hague received a bachelor of science degree with distinction in engineering and management from Clarkson University on Dec. 31.

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Hockey coach looks to bring school, college students together

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com CROWN POINT Ñ Many young kids grow up with the dream of making it to the big stage in the world of sports.

Bill Beaney believes those who have made it to that next level should help support those dreams.

Beaney, the head coach of the Middlebury College menÕ s hockey team, spoke to educators assembled at the College For Every Student (CFES) headquarters Feb. 6 abut the bonds that form when players from his teams go to local schools. Ò These players can latch onto younger kids and communicate in a way that is much more meaningful and deeper,Ó Beaney said. Ò What we try to do is make a connection that will carry on. If you can develop trust, it is amazing what you can come away with.Ó Recently, some of BeaneyÕ s players joined with college student-athletes from the Middlebury womenÕ s hockey team to visit students at Ticonderoga and Crown Point schools. Ò They come back from those trips and they cannot stop talking about what happened there,Ó Beaney said. Ò I had a practice that night and the girls had a game and they all came back with smiles on their faces and sharing stories.Ó

Beaney said when players talk to younger students and make trips to schools, he wants them to help students become leaders in the same way he works with his players and students. Ò For me, over the course of the last 10 years, I have noticed that being a leader today is really difficult,” Beaney said. “We need to start early to develop the characteristics of real leaders because there are not a lot of them. We need to talk about goal setting, what it means to be a friend, standing up for the tough decisions and helping to solve problems.Ó Beaney said that he promotes self leadership with his students and athletes because they need to be able to motivate themselves in tough times. Ò When you look at the athletes competing in the Olympics, their parents played a roll and were holding on, but they were the ones that had the drive to get to that next step, and learning how to get there is the kind of things that we can talk about with our students.Ó Beaney said that he tries to teach four core principles to his athletes: preparation, respect, having Olympic-sized dreams and dealing with distractions. Ò ItÕ s not just about teaching them a math equation, its about turning the light on and getting the kids excited,Ó he said.

Bill Beaney, the head coach of the Middlebury College men’s hockey team, spoke to educators assembled at the College For Every Student (CFES) headquarters Feb. 6 about the bonds that form when players from his teams go to local schools.

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fred@denpubs.com SCHROON LAKE Ñ A storm water run off project will be completed in the Schroon Lake hamlet this fall.

Supervisor Mike Marnell expects work to begin after Labor Day on the project, which will collect and treat storm water before it reaches Schroon Lake. Ò WeÕ ll start the day after Labor day,Ó Marnell said. Ò ItÕ s something that needs to be done.Ó Mark Granger, president of the Schroon Lake Association, agrees. He said storm water run off from the hamlet now goes directly into the lake, carrying pollutants. Ò Did you know that all the storm drains on Main Street from the Strand to the bridge and down Dock Street all run right into Schroon Lake?,Ó Granger said. Ò All that goes into the lake, including salt used on the streets. Storm water runoff is a huge problem in Schroon.Ó The project will be funded by a $230,000 state grant based on

Schroon seniors plan activities SCHROON LAKE Ñ Activities have been announced for March by the events committee at the Schroon Lake Senior Citizens Club.

The senior citizens have planned a bowling trip to Ticonderoga on March 12.

On March 14 there will be an afternoon sing-along for St. PatrickÕ s Day, featuring music by Bernie and, starting at 5 p.m. there will be a pizza/game night at the club.

March 17 the seniors will take a bus trip to the Turning Stone Casino.

March 20 the Gourmet Groupies will dine at MarioÕ s in Lake George.

March 22 a trip is planned to ThurmanÕ s Maple Days for a pancake breakfast, followed by a tour of a maple processing barn.

The month rounds out with a trip to the Wilton Mall and the Saratoga Casino, followed by lunch at the Golden Corral.

These activities are in addition to regular bus trips to Glens Falls and Ticonderoga, as well as nutrition Monday through Friday. Membership is $20 a person a year. For more information call 532-7755.

the Schroon Lake master plan written in 2009-10, Granger said. with Steve LaMere and CSLAP to do multiple samplings every The Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District will year.Ò lead the project. The town of Schroon will provide in-kind serCSLAP is the Citizens Statewide Lake Assessment Program, a vices such as manpower, equipment and supplies, Marnell said. volunteer lake monitoring and education program that is manMarnell said the project will create a storm water collection aged by state Department of Environmental Conservation and system in the hamlet leading to a filtration bed at the town boat New York State Federation of Lake Associations. launch on Dock Street. The storm water will be treated there and Granger said a comprehensive report looking at Schroon Lake released into the lake. water quality the past five years in now being prepared. The The filtration bed will be constructed under the parking lot at report, when completed, will be available on the SLA website, the boat launch, Marnell said, making it unobtrusive. www.schroonlakeassociation.com Since Schroon Lake is bordered by two counties Ñ Essex and Ò The results are good so far, but merit vigilance, as phosphates Warren Ñ as well as three towns Ñ Schroon, Horicon and Chesand salt are rising in some areas,Ó he said. ter Ñ the project involves a number of agencies. A steering comSchroon Lake is a 4,126 acre lake and its watershed area is part mittee with representatives of various groups are working on the of the Hudson River drainage system. project. Ò We are working along with ESSLA (East Shore Schroon Lake Association), town and county officials to kick start this project now that the money has been released by the Secretary of State,Ó Granger said. Ò Paul Conolly and Eric Cordis are our (SLA) representatives on the steering committee and Roger Friedman and Don Sage are the (Schroon) town representatives.Ó Preserving Schroon LakeÕ s water quality is a priority for the Schroon Lake Association. The SLA works with Steve LaMere, the lake manager, and volunteers to monitor the lake. Ò We are funding continuing water quality sampling for the entirety of the lake. Keeping track of contaminants and bacteria is critical to our lakeÕ s health,Ó Granger Caleb Maisonville makes a presentation to his math class at Schroon Lake Central School. said. Ò Our volunteers, led

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Witherbee woman celebrates 102nd birthday Julia Podres remains independent

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fred@denpubs.com WITHERBEE Ñ Julia Podres recently celebrated her 102nd birthday, although thereÕ s some dispute about her age.

The Witherbee woman was born Feb. 29, which means she only has a birth day every four years. Does that make her 25 years old? Ò I feel young,Ó Podres said. Ò I guess thatÕ s the reason.Ó The oldest person in the area, Podres still lives alone in her family home. Ò I live alone. I can take care of myself,Ó she said. Ò I still shovel snow around the house. My doctor told me I shouldnÕ t be shoveling, but it needs to be done.Ó Podres, who has no health issues, believes faith and hard work are the keys to a good life. Ò I do the same things every day,Ó she said. Ò I get up in the morning and the first thing I do is say my prayers and read my Bible. Then I do my exercises, have breakfast and start work around the house. Ò ThereÕ s always something to so,Ó she said. Ò I donÕ t sit around too much. People tell me they donÕ t have anything to do. IÕ d like to see the day I donÕ t have anything to do.Ó Born and raised in Witherbee, Podres has lived there most of

her life. She did spend 18 years, nine on Long Island and nine in Cleveland, working before she came home and married Steven Podres.

Steven worked in the mines while Julia raised the coupleÕ s children, Stephanie (Posada) and Steven. Her husband Steven died 35 years ago. Stephanie now lives in Witherbee and Steven in New Mexico.

The past century-plus has brought many changes Ñ most of them bad, according to Podres. Ò Yeah, thereÕ s been a lot of change, and not good, either,Ó she said. Ò It keeps getting worse and worse. ThereÕ s no reason for it.

People should get along with one another. ThereÕ s very little love being passed around these days. ItÕ s too bad.Ó Moriah Supervisor Tom Scozzafava called Podres a community treasure. Ò SheÕ s an amazing woman,Ó he said. Ò I just spoke to her and feel fortunate to know her. SheÕ s a great example for everyone in our community and is a wealth of information on MoriahÕ s history.Ó Podres doesnÕ t have many plans for the future, except one.

SheÕ ll go to church this Sunday and every Sunday. She attends Mount Moriah Presbyterian Church in Port Henry. Ò I donÕ t miss church,Ó she said. Ò I go every week. IÕ ll go if I have to crawl. Ò I just take things a day at a time,Ó Podres said. Ò IÕ ll carry on as long as the Lord gives me strength.Ó

Julia Podres of Witherbee recently celebrated her 102nd birthday.

Empire State Development announces broadband grants North Country projects funded PORT HENRY Ñ Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has announced Empire State Development (ESD) has approved more than $9 million in New York State Broadband Grants to support five projects that will expand access to broadband services for approximately 33,000 households, 4,500 businesses and 55 community anchor institutions across Upstate New York, including in the Capital Region, Western New York, Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, Central New York, North Country and Mohawk Valley regions. Ò Under our Connect NY Broadband Grant program and the Regional Economic Development Councils, we are supporting projects that will connect New Yorkers and businesses to much-needed internet access,Ó Cuomo said. Ò Expanding our telecommunications infrastructure is one way we can grow local economies and improve the quality of life for New Yorkers. The projects approved will allow providers to invest in communities and connect local businesses with new markets, marking significant progress in our efforts to bring broadband access to under-served New Yorkers in Upstate New York.Ó This is the second round of broadband grants to be approved from the GovernorÕ s $25 million Connect NY Broadband Grant program and the Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) Awards, which when completed will represent significant progress in expanding broadband services to the more than 500,000 un-served or under-served New Yorkers across the state.

As part of the $9 million award, the Development Authority of the North Country (DANC) will receive $2,722,000, of which $2.2 million will be used to create a North Country Public Safety Network that will expand vital public safety services to 21 public emergency locations, and 20 municipal buildings that support public emergency operations. The remaining $500,000 will be matched by a $500,000 investment from DANC and used to create a revolving loan fund that will support last-mile build out of telecommunications facilities in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties.

During this approval round, Time Warner Cable, Inc. (TWC), among the largest providers of video, high-speed data and voice services in the United States, will receive approximately $5.3 million to expand services to municipalities across seven regions in New York State. This is the first time that TWC has applied for public broadband funding.

The state is committed to accelerating the availability, afford-

Children in Moriah will get a new playground with a Viking theme this spring thanks to a shared services project between the town of Moriah and Moriah Central School District.

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Scozzafava said the playground will be an on-going project for the town and school. Ò We hope to raise money to expand it as times goes on,Ó he said. Ò This is a good project for the community.Ó Meg Parker, outreach coordinator for the Essex County Department of Public Health said the Moriah playground meets the objectives of the grant. Ò The goal is to promote physical activity,Ó Parker said. Ò A playground will do that.Ó

ability, and utilization of broadband technologies in order to grow New York’s economy. Access to the numerous benefits of broadband access, such as e-commerce, e-government, telemedicine and distance learning will result in job creation, improved health care, greater educational opportunities for students and teachers, and enhanced economic development.

The following projects are receiving New York State Broadband Grants: Ñ Essex County Broadband Service Expansion (Essex County) Ð $557,000 Ñ Time Warner Cable Broadband (Various Counties) Ð $5,258,231 Ñ North Country Telecommunications Loan Fund (Various Counties) Ð $500,000 Ñ North Country Public Emergency Network (Various Counties) Ð $2,222,000 Most of the grant funding will be for the Ò last-mileÓ of broadband service, which means the projects will provide high speed internet connections directly to New Yorkers. The last-mile is the most expensive portion of a broadband network, and often pre-

vents many rural residents from receiving broadband service, even when service is available to nearby homes. Ò Access to high-speed broadband is critical to attracting business and economic development investments through-out New York State,Ó said Empire State Development President, CEO & Commissioner Kenneth Adams. Ò These grants will help thousands of businesses expand their reach to consumers in countries around the globe while also connecting underserved New Yorkers to the services so many of us already enjoy.Ó For more information on Regional Councils and Empire State Development, visit www. regionalcouncils.ny.gov and www.esd.ny.gov.

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OBITUARIES EDWARD L. VRADENBURG JULY 2, 1936-FEBRUARY 21, 2014 and his wife, Ticonderoga.

Angela, both Edward L. of TiconderoVradenburg, ga; four 77, of Ticonbrothers, deroga, passed Thomas away on FriVradenburg day, February and Frederick 21, 2014, surVradenburg, rounded by his both of Ticonloving family. deroga, DonBorn in Ticonald Vradenderoga, July 2, burg of Ten1936, he was nessee, and the son of the William Vradenburg of late Louis and Elizabeth Arkansas; and four sisters, (Desjadon) Vradenburg.

Elizabeth Mason, Patricia Mr. Vradenburg was a lifeBlowers, Mary Gonyo, and long Ticonderoga resident.

Jane (Toot) Wright, all of He was employed by the InTiconderoga. He is also surternational Paper Company vived by four grandchildren, in Ticonderoga for 43 years Todd Trudeau, Corey and was a member of the Trudeau, Megan Vradenburg Company's Quarter Century and Sara Vradenburg; one Club. great-granddaughter, He served as Assistant Scout Michelle (Mia) Therrien; and Master for 32 years for Boy Scout Troop # 71 of Ticon- many nieces and nephews.

He was pre-deceased by one deroga. sister, Marion "Peanut" Mr. Vradenburg enjoyed Messier. spending his free time in the There will be no funeral seroutdoors. He was a charter vices. member of the Mountain Donations in Mr. VradenMusket Hunting Lodge, a burg's memory may be made member of the Black Powder to High Peaks Hospice, P.O. Shoot, an avid fisherman and Box 192, Port Henry, NY camper, and he especially 12974 or the Ticonderoga cherished his time with his Emergency Squad, P.O. Box family.

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He is survived by his wife of Arrangements are under the 54 years, Thelma Jean (Phillips) Vradenburg; one direction of the Wilcox & Redaughter, Robin Trudeau gan Funeral Home of Ticonand her husband, Doug and deroga. one son, James Vradenburg

www.timesofti.com GLORIA WHITNEY BURGER SINGER OCTOBER 27, 1928-FEBRUARY 26, 2014 An avid and acGloria Whitney complished skier, GloBurger Singer, 85, ria and her family of College Street in skied at Mad River Burlington, Vermont, died on Glen from the early February 26, at 1960s. She enjoyed FAHC, from a head watching her children injury suffered after and grandchildren ski a fall on February race. She was a mem19. ber of the Amateur Gloria was born Ski Club of New York on October 27, 1928, in City. Gloria was an active Yonkers, New York, the member of the Burlington daughter of Margaret Duplicate Bridge Club and Roberts and Norman ChapThe Neighbors, a play readman Burger. She was a 1946 ing club. In 1978 she was graduate of Scarborough elected to the Klifa Club.

School, Scarborough, New With her husband, George, York, where, in the eighth she owned and operated the grade, she met her future Ashley Book Company, an husband, George. They were antiquarian book business. married in Zion's Episcopal Born with a "green thumb," Church in Dobbs Ferry, New Gloria was an avid gardener.

York, on June 23, 1950.

She kept a selection of flowAfter graduating from the ering plants in her BurlingAmerican Academy of Draton apartment, but her true matic Arts in 1948, Gloria love was the gardens she crehad parts in several Broadated at her summer home in way plays and pursued an Ticonderoga, New York, on active modeling career in Heart Bay, Lake George. She New York City. was a member of the NorthAlways an outgoing and ern Lake George Yacht Club community-oriented volun- for nearly 65 years and teer, Gloria was a member of served on the board and varthe Tarrytown, New York, ious committees.

Junior League, 1959-61, and Gloria is survived by her husband, George, a retired the Bedford, New York, Justock broker, her three chilnior dren, Lauren (Peter Waite), League, 1961-68. For many years, she worked to estab- Robert (Jana Vaksdal), and (Michael lish a halfway house for re- Margaret covering alcoholics in Huffman). She leaves nine Westchester County. grandchildren, Hillary (BrenIn 1971 Gloria, her husband, dan Condit), Christopher, and three children moved to and Hannah Waite; Hans, IsBurlington, Vermont. From abel and Nina (twins) Singer; 1972 to 1978 she was a memPeter, Samuel, and George ber of the Chittenden County Huffman; and a great-grandAlcohol and Drug Council; son, Kai Condit. She also 1978-82 District Advisory leaves her sister, Sybil Burger Council of the Vermont Richards of Hawthorne, NJ, Health Policy Corp; 1978 St and her cousin, William J. Paul's Cathedral Bazaar, coBurger of Pine Grove, Calichairman; 1976-80 United fornia.

Way Board; 1980-88 Medical A memorial service will Center Hospital Associates be held at All Saints EpiscoBoard; 1988-9 Flynn Theater pal Church in South BurlingRestoration; 1988-2000 RSVP ton at 1 pm on Saturday, Advisory Council, co-chair- March 8, 2014. A reception at man PR and Fundraising; the Burlington Country Club 1985-2005 Meals on Wheels; will follow. All her friends 1991-3 Junior Service League; are invited. In lieu of flow1993-2004 St Paul's Cookers, memorial contributions book Committee; 2008-13 All may be made to Maple Leaf Saints Church Bazaar, coFarm, a residential alcohol chairman; 2008-14 Down- and drug abuse treatment town at Home Steering Comcenter, 10 Maple Leaf Road, mittee.

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2014 promises to be a busy year

Becky Barber of Ticonderoga earned the Girl Scout Gold Award in 2013.

Barber’s project was helping to create healthy places in conjunction with the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce and Essex County Creating Healthy Places. She expanded the local farmers market by adding a youth component. It’s the first time the Gold Award has been presented to a local scout in more than 25 years. Barber was also the first recipient of the Gladys Barber/Martha Pearson Scholarship. A 2013 Ti High grad, she is now in college. would not have been able to host this event.Ó The cookie sale will last through April 6.

As part of the cookie sale, Girl Scouts are collecting boxes of cookies to be donated to soldiers overseas or for the Vermont ChildrenÕ s Hospital. Ò Be on the look out for booth sales during the month of March at various businesses,Ó Barber said. Ò If you have not yet been contacted by an area girl and would like to order cookies, please contact Kari Michalak at 585-2532 or myself at 585-6876 any time after 3:30 p.m.Ó About 30 area girls were locked in at the Ticonderoga Middle School Jan. 31. This event, which included spending an evening at the school, provided an opportunity for troops from Moriah, Crown, Ticonderoga, and Schroon Lake to meet. Ò The girls were provided an opportunity to work on their journeys, as well as, participate in other activities,Ó Barber said. Ò A tropical program was provided by All Ô bout Critters which was enjoyed by all. Ò We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Ticonderoga Elementary/Middle School for allowing us the

Skyler Barber won Best in Show at the 2013 Powder Puff Derby. The 2014 Powder Puff Derby Saturday, March 29, at the Ticonderoga Elementary/Middle School. use of their facilities for the night,Ó she said. Ò Without their support we would not have been able to host the event.

About 20 girls went tubing at Tubby Tubes Feb. 22. Ò This activity provided the girls an opportunity to get outside in the fresh air and to have some fun,Ó Barber said. Ò A good time was had by all those attended this event. A special thank you goes out to Melody Borho for organizing this event and to Tubby Tubes for being our host.Ó The month of March promises to be busy. Girl Scouts will begin delivering all those cookies ordered during the month of January. They will also continue to sell cookies as most troops have a surplus of cookies which need to be sold. Also, a number of troops will be hosting booth sales at area businesses.

There will be bowling at Adirondack Lanes Saturday, March 1, the Favorite Fella Dance Saturday, March 15, and the Powder Puff Derby Saturday, March 29, at the Ticonderoga Elementary/ Middle School. Ò The Powder Puff Derby is similar to the Pinewood Derby the Cub Scouts do every year,Ó Barber said. Ò It will provide an opportunity for the girls to work on a project with their fathers.Ó In April Girl Scouts will host their annual Mother/Daughter Tea. In May they will hold an end-of-the-year bridging and awards dinner along with participating in local parades.

Scouts will host a food drive Saturday, May 3, in Hague, Crown Point, Moriah, Olmstedville and Ticonderoga.

There will also be boxes left out in area business as drop off sites for anyone who wishes to make a donation. All food collected in the towns will be donated to the food pantries in those towns. This community service project is part of Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York Community Give Back week.

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Brooke Mildon of Moriah received the Silver Award for her community project that placed the old Mineville and Moriah school bells at the Moriah Central School.

Becky Barber of Ticonderoga earned the Gold Award. BarberÕ s project was helping to create healthy places in conjunction with the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce and Essex County Creating Healthy Places. She expanded the local farmers market by adding a youth component.

It’s the first time the Gold Award has been presented to a local scout in more than 25 years.

Barber was also the first recipient of the Gladys Barber/Martha Pearson Scholarship. A 2013 Ti High grad, she is now in college.

The scholarship goes to an active scout living in Ticonderoga, Crown Point, Putnam, Hague, Schroon Lake or Moriah attending a college or technical training program.

The scholarship is supported by the collection of bottles/cans throughout the year. Anyone wishing to donate bottles/cans can call Ann Arno at 942-7091, Frances Malaney at 585-3339, Christa Cole at 585-7791 or Ann Westervelt at 585-6548. Bottles/cans can also be dropped off at the redemption center, and stating they are donated to the Southern Essex County Girl Scouts.

Debbie Barber, Southern Essex County Girl Scouts community chair, said 2014 is off to a busy start. Many troops and individual scouts are working on activities and awards. Ò Troop 3776 is currently working on their bronze award,Ó Barber said. Ò The girls in this troop have been focusing on the topic of bullying in the schools and will be preparing skits which will be presented, as well as, put onto CDs.Ó There are also a number of special events throughout the year.

In early January the community hosted its annual cookie kickoff. Approximately 60 area girls attended this event at the First United Methodist Church in Ticonderoga. Ò The purpose of this event is to provide activities for the girls to help them with product knowledge, how to use todayÕ s technology in selling cookies, how to be safe while selling cookies,Ó Barber said. “This program helps girls develop five key business and leadership skills that last a lifetime. The five key business and leadership skills are goal setting, decision-making, money management, people skills and business ethics. Ò We would like to thank the First United Methodist Church for the use of their facilities,Ó she said. Ò Without their support we

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Girl Scouts from Troops 4036 and 3602 working the youth farmers market in Ticonderoga.

right into your life.Ó Adults interested in scouting can contact Barber at 585-6876 or Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York at 563-1560. Ò I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all my leaders and volunteers Ñ Frances Malaney, Penny Mosley, Melody Borho, Christa Cole, Ann Westervelt, Lisa Westervelt, Kim Powers, Alicia Vilardo, Cynthia Grinnell, Martha Strum, Christi Palmer, Melanie Bevilacqua, Jessica McNally, Ann Arno, Val Mildon, Heather Robbins, Kelly Valentine, Stacey Hayes, Laurie Drake, Paulette Taylor, Holly Rollins, Linda Leavens, Beth Navisky, Cynthia Arno, Sharon Dorsett, Rosann Fields, Lynn Sawyer, Corinna Woods, Melissa Hanson, Amanda Patenaude, Debbie Patenaude, Kari Michalak, Don Barber, Bill Westervelt, Archie Mosley, Charles Arno and Danae Tucker Ñ for all of their time and dedication to the girl scout movement,Ó Barber said. Ò Without their support our girls would not be provided the opportunities they have been given. Ò The area Girl Scouts would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for its continued support,Ó she said. Ò Without your support we would not be able to make these events happen for our girls in Moriah, Crown Point, Ticonderoga, Schroon Lake, Olmstedville, Hague and Putnam. Ò We would also like to thank the following businesses/organizations for their contributions to our community Girl Scouts Ñ Patricia Shultz and Jeannette Volpe for their monetary dona-

the Girl Scout program depends on adult volunteers. Ò Without adults playing many pivotal roles, Girl Scouting couldnÕ t happen,Ó she said. Ò Whether youÕ re a leader/advisor, parent or guardian, volunteer or mentor, you awaken in the girls their promise to develop their full potential. Research shows that the influence one caring adult has on a child will last a lifetime.

“Helping girls grow strong is a fulfilling and inspiring challenge and being involved means something different to everyone,” Barber said. “You can tailor your participation so that it fits

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tions, the First United Methodist Church for allowing to use their fellowship hall for our annual cookie kickoff and for QSP training, Ticonderoga Emergency Squad for use of their facilities to host a cookie training, Knights of Columbus of allowing us to use their facilities for some of our events, Stewarts for their monetary donation, Adirondack Lanes for allowing us to host our bowling event, Mary Cunningham for providing first aid and CPR training, Moriah Central School for use of their facilities for meetings, Ticonderoga Central School District for use of their facilities for troop meetings and events and to the Times of Ti,Ó Barber said. Ò If we have forgotten anyone, please accept our apologies and thanks.Ó Girls Scouts are now registering new members and volunteers.

Interested people can contact Barber at 585-6876 after 3:30 p.m. or Ann Arno, membership organizer in Moriah, at 942-7091 or attend a meeting on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Ticonderoga Middle School.

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Road tripping once again!

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f following the white lines of the freeway is your style, then check out the following programs!

Spring Beef Week Wednesday, March 19 6- 9 pm Adirondack Meat Company 30 Commerce Drive Ticonderoga NY Topics: Peter Ward will provide a tour of the new slaughterhouse for farmers and describe the types of animals that he will purchase. Mike Baker will discuss Artificial Insemination (including synchronization and heat signs) advantages and disadvantages, Bull fertility checks, Feeding minerals. Peter Hagar will discuss

By Rich Redman handling facilities.

Speakers: Mike Baker NYS Beef Specialist, Peter Hagar CCE Clinton Co, and Peter Ward of Adirondack Meat Co. Preregister with Anita Deming 962-4710 ext. 409 or 0 ald6@cornell.edu • 3rd Annual Organic Dairy & Field Crop Conference Holiday Inn, Auburn, NY March 7, 2014 Join us at one of the nation’s leading organic dairy and field crop conferences!

Keynote Speaker Gary Zimmer, president of Midwestern BioAg, will discuss how to build healthy sustainable soils for your farm.

We offer three different workshop tracks--Business Management, Dairy, and Field Crops--and a total of 12 workshops.

Workshops Include: Raising Healthy Calves and Replacements for Organic Dairy with Dr Guy Jordarski Wheat: Systems for Success with David Smith of Log City Milling & Lake Distilling Keeping Ò FamilyÓ in the Family Farm with Mike & Gayle Thorpe of ThorpeÕ s Organic Family Farm Registration is only $60 and includes a delicious lunch prepared from food donated from local organic farms.

• Grasstravaganza 2014: Pasture Soil Health Creates Wealth – Thursday to Saturday, July 17 19 Ð Morrisville State College, Morrisville - Speakers include Ray Archuleta, the NRCS Ò soil guyÓ from North Carolina, Jerry Brunetti of Agri-Dynamics, and Jim Gerrish, former University of Missouri researcher, writer, and now cattle rancher and consultant from Idaho. A Thursday evening dinner will kick-off the conference, and tours will be held on both Friday and Saturday afternoons.

Visit http://grasstravaganza.morrisville.edu for updates on the conference agenda and registration.

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Fly Fishing

COSTA FLY FISHING FILM TOUR on April 5 at the Center for the Arts in Lake Placid. The movie starts at 7 pm but the doors open at 6 pm so you can get a quality seat for this show.

This is a HIGH QUALITY FLY FISHING event that every bamboo and graphite rod, water whipping fly casting stream walker needs to see!

Tickets for this event are $12 each and can be purchased by sending a check payable to the TriLakes Chapter of Trout Unlimited, at 749 Norrisville Rd, Schuyler Falls, NY 12985 Check out the website at www.thef3.com.

If you donÕ t want to leave home, have no desire to challenge the snow and ice, and would prefer to kick back and watch a movie then check out this great 6 minute film about a father and son living and fishing along the Ausable River in upstate New York. Jerry has been running the family business for 37 years and now Evan has stepped in to help out. Check out fly-fishing and the “The Hungry Trout” in Wilmington NY. flyfishing@hungrytrout .com

Wildland Fire Training

The Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission will be hosting two annual fire line refreshers with NYSDEC Forest Rangers this year. They will be held on the following dates: March 7- 8 at 9 a.m.

If you do not have wildfire qualifications and would like to get certified please email Tyler Briggs for the training materials: (The S-130/ S-190 Field day www.albanypinebush.org, April 26 at 9 a.m.)

Tyler Briggs Fire Management & GIS Specialist tbriggs@albanypinebush.org (518) 456-0655 x1220 (Office) (585) 506-8675 (Mobile) • Tree and Shrub Sales Essex County Soil & Water Annual Tree & Shrub Seedling Sale, Advanced Order Deadline March 17, 2014 Limited quantities available until April 25th, 2014 pickup date Cornell Cooperative Extension Center P.O. Box 407, 3 Sisco Street Westport, NY 12993 518-962-8225 or essexswcd@westelcom. com

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The Whallonsburg Grange Hall is located at the corner of Route 22 and Whallons Bay Road in Whallonsburg, New York. Built in 1915, the Grange Hall has been a center for the community in the Champlain Valley for many years.

• Friday, March 7 at 7 p.m.

Bird Language for All Seasons Join Connor Stedman in a rich exploration of the voices and behavior of birds. He will review the basics of bird language and then dive into how birds journey through the seasons in their strategies for survival. Knowing what to track in bird language and behavior across different times of year is a powerful tool for understanding ecology and revealing the hidden stories of the landscape. $8 suggested donation • Saturday, March 8 from 9a m-1pm Winter Bird Language and Behavior Field Class Connor Stedman will lead a half day field class exploring the relationship between bird language, tracking, and winter ecology. WeÕ ll put our bird language and tracking skills to the test and learn to read the language of the forest more deeply.

Come with eyes and ears wide open and your curiosity stoked for whatÕ s happening in the natural world, just two weeks out from the spring equinox. Cost is $25. Space is limited. Pre-registration required by email to lakeside5047@gmail.com) • Friday, April 26, 7 p.m.

Timber Rattlesnakes in Folklore and Fact The Timber Rattlesnake has long been feared and despised by many people. But scientific studies have shown them to be a complex animal; both predator and prey, solitary and social, and slow to reproduce but fast when striking. Learn more about this fascinating creature found at Split Rock Mountain among other places in New York, from the past when it was worth a $5 bounty through the modern era of legal protection.

Joe Racette of the New York State DEC and Wildlife Action Plan Coordinator will lead this program. His recent work has included projects on habitat connectivity, colonial water-birds, Peregrine falcon, BicknellÕ s thrush, and Timber rattlesnakes.

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

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saw the headline from a distance, and I rushed to grab a copy of the newspaper. The front page story featured a photograph of the old Firetower on Hurricane Mountain, which had been slated for removal along with the tower on St. Regis Mountain.

Cautiously, I read the story, Ò In a rare move, the state Adirondack Park AgencyÕ s Board of Commissioners voted Thursday to classify land beneath fire towers on St. Regis and Hurricane mountains as historic, which would let the structures remain and be restored.Ó APA approval had been confirmed, and according to the story; both of the mountaintop towers were to remain as Ò Historic Resources in company with other historic sites in the park including Camp Santanoni in Newcomb, the ruins of Fort St.Fredric near Crown Point, and John Brown Farm in North Elba.Ó The fire towers had previously been slated for eventual removal since Hurricane Mountain is classified as a primitive area and St. Regis Mountain is located in the St. Regis Canoe Area.

The DEC may use the towers for administrative purposes, in order to attach repeaters to the towers, to aid radio communications in remote areas.

Although I have connections with both sites, the Hurricane tower is truly a symbol of home. In Elizabethtown, the tower is omnipresent, and it remains as familiar to most folks as their own back door. I could see it while walking to school, or from the gas station where I worked, or the golf course where I played.

Over the years, I spent a lot of time on the summit of that peak in the company of family, friends and guests. As a teenager, it was always a familiar haunt, with a comfortable leanto at itÕ s base, and access available via two easy trails.

Both the leanto, and the old Firetower Observers Cabin have since been removed, but my memories of the place remain intact. As a teenager, I spent the summer working on a trail crew with the old Conservation Department. The job included clearing brush, moving stones, building bridges and restoring the phone line on the backside of Hurricane.

The leanto was my home away from home for the summer, and although it was only a fifteen minute motorcycle ride from town; it provided true freedom.

Our trail boss also served as the Firetower Observer, which left us pretty well to our own devices. Although we were rarely supervised, we managed to get the job done, and we had a lot of fun in the process.

The trail up the backside is currently in much rougher shape than I ever recall, and the route is now a bit longer, since motor vehicles can no longer drive to the site of the old ObserverÕ s Cabin.

Fortunately, the view from the mountainÕ s summit hasnÕ t changed much. There are obviously a few more beaver dams in the foreground and usually far more hikers on top, but the sun still rises over Lake Champlain to the east and it sets beyond the Great Range

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of the High Peaks to the west.

My memories of the place are the same, and whenever IÕ m atop the peak the only thing I forget is my age.

Climbing a mountain has that affect. The climb up serves to reminds us of the aging process; but the view from the summit always brings out our youth Thanks to the efforts and dedication of the late Gretna Longware of Elizabethtown, and the many other Friends of Hurricane, the familiar, old gray steel firetower still stands, as do so many fond memories of the place.

On March 12, the state Adirondack Park Agency will hold a public hearing at their headquarters in Ray Brook to determine how to preserve the two mountaintop fire towers.

In October the state Department of Environmental Conservation released a draft unit management plan which outlined the agencyÕ s proposal to restore and allow for full public access to the Hurricane Mountain Fire Tower Historic Area in the town of Keene and the St. Regis Mountain Fire Tower Historic Area in the town of Santa Clara.

Both of the towers have been closed to the public since they were discontinued for use as fire observation stations. The Hurricane Mountain tower was closed in 1979 and the St. Regis Mountain tower in 1990.

The APA is set to hold a hearing at 6 p.m. on March 12 to determine whether DECÕ s draft UMP is in compliance with the State Land Master Plan.

Public comment on the topic will be open until March 26. The public comments will be presented to the APA board for a final decision at their April or May meeting.

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

While fishing with friend, Clayton Smith, over February break, Brandon Tyrel caught this 35inch Northern Pike weighing 10 pounds out of Minerva Lake. This was Brandon’s third time ice fishing and he is now obsessed with ice fishing, hook line and sinker!

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Ti athlete claims another state title Jay Hebert brings home the gold

By Fred Herbst

fred@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA Ñ Jay Hebert didnÕ t run his fastest time at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association indoor track and field championship meet, but he probably ran his best race.

The Ticonderoga athlete, the defending champion, won the 55-meter hurdles in 7.37 seconds, lunging across the finish line to edge Sidney Gibson of Msgr. McClancy High School by 1/100th of a second at Cornell University March 1. Ò This win by Jay is the most exciting win of his career, and mine in 15 years of coaching,Ó Ti Coach Walt Thorne said. Ò To have a race this close and to win shows what kind of athlete he is. What a way to finish out his senior, and last, indoor season of high school indoor track. Ò No one was sure who won the event until they posted the score on the screen and the announcer called out JayÕ s name,Ó he said. Ò His parents, the town of Ticonderoga, the school, the track team and coaches couldnÕ t be more proud of this young man for what he has accomplished.Ó Hebert, whose strength is accelerating late in the race, didnÕ t realize heÕ d won until the computerized results were posted. Ò Usually I can make up ground as the race goes,Ó he said, Ò but when I got to the fourth or fifth hurdle and he (Gibson) was right there

with me I knew it was going to be close.

“It took all five hurdles to get it done,” he said. “Coming off the fifth hurdle (the final one) there was no letting up. I knew I had to run through the finish.”

In an event usually decided by tenths of a second, Hebert has established himself as, arguably, the best Section VII track athlete of all time.

ItÕ s HebertÕ s fourth straight hurdles state championship. He won the 110-meter hurdles at the outdoor championships in 2012, then captured the 55-meter hurdles indoors and the 110 hurdles outdoors in 2013.

Hebert, who plans to attend and run track at Harvard, won his preliminary heat in 7.56 seconds and his semifinal heat in 7.44. His personal best is 7.31, run last season.

His secret?

“It’s definitely a combination of things,” Hebert said. Ò Indoor and outdoor are very different races, but the key is to keep focus on my technique and try to do the best I can every time.Ó The Ticonderoga senior will compete in the New Balance national championship meet March 14-15 in New York City. Last winter he finished eighth in the nation indoors. Ò IÕ d like to make to the top six and get AllAmerica this year,Ó Hebert said. Ò I really just want to run well, hopefully run my best race of the year.Ó The top six finishers at the New Balance meet are named high school All-Americans.

ItÕ s believed Hebert is the lone North Country athlete to win four state championships. Is Hebert the best area track and field athlete ever?

Jay Hebert stands atop the podium with his gold medal after winning the 55-meter hurdles at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association indoor track championship meet at Cornell University March 1. It’s the fourth state title for the Ticonderoga trackster.

Photo by Jim Gilbert

Ò ThatÕ s not something I ever think about,Ó he said. Ò When people say something like that itÕ s nice to hear, but IÕ m just looking forward to the outdoor season and trying to get better. Someday IÕ ll step back and think about it.Ó Also competing in the boys state championship meet were TiconderogaÕ s Jarryn Granger, Coleman Granger, Marcus Moser, Shawn Silliman and Zechariah McLoughlin.

Jarryn Granger, Coleman Granger and Moser joined with Hebert to take 10th place in the 4x200-meter relay.

Silliman was 28th in the 55 hurdles. Jarryn Granger was 18th in the long jump and 29th in the triple jump. McLoughlin was 29th in the shot put.

In the girls meet Halie Snyder of Moriah, who played in the VikingÕ s Section VII Class D girls basketball tournament title game the night before, placed fourth in the 300-meter run and 10th in the 55-meter sprint. She was 15th in the long jump.

TiconderogaÕ s Lillith Ida was 26th in the high jump.

Moriah Vikings win Class D boys championship

By Seth Lang

seth@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ The Moriah Vikings beat the Westport Eagles, 48-37, to win the Section VII Class D boys basketball championship March 1 at the Plattsburgh State Field house.

After a very slow first start to the game for both teams, Moriah went on a 7-0 run forcing Westport Coach Ike Tyler to call a time out. The Vikings lead 12-4 after the first quarter.

Eagle Ryan Davis hit a three pointer with under a minute to

Bowling Scores Results of Mineville VFW Lanes bowling leagues through week 20 include: Monday MenÕ s League 200 games - Ed Allen: 234,214; Tim Cook: 211; Corey Fleury: 200; Bill Glebus: 206; Matt Glebus: 214; Brandon Larrow: 205; Michael Peck: 217,203; Cy Treadway:216.

600 series - Ed Allen: 617.

Standings - 1. KingÕ s Guzzlers 2. Dribs and Drabs 3. Team Charboneau 4. Adirondack Chevy 5. Nephews 6. The Old Mine Wednesday MenÕ s League 200 games - Jack Armstrong: 201; Jerry Ashline: 224; Rick Carpenter: 234; Poppy Carp: 204; Tom Carpenter: 252,224; Tim Cook: 212,200; Matt Fernandez: 257; Phil Graf: 231; Zippy Johnson: 205; Marty Nephew: 201; Frank Pepper: 200; Ben Poken: 210; Pete Towns: 203.

600 series - Tom Carpenter: 666; Tim Cook: 606; Matt Fernandez: 610.

Standings - 1. BryantÕ s 2. Adirondack Concrete 3. Adirondack Aeries 4. Champlain Bridge Marina 5. Woodworkers 6.

Mountain Lake Services Thursday WomenÕ s League 175 games - Gloria Pepper: 200,222; Tammy Sherman: 180 500 series - Gloria Pepper: 569.

Standings - 1. Twisters 2.Gutter Girls 3. Who Cares 4.

Squirrels 5.Swilling Buddies 6. AC Misfits Saturday Mixed League 175 games (women) - Andrea Marcotte; 175,182; Gloria Pepper: 194.

200 games (men) - Nick Anderson: 204,235; Tom Brassard: 232; Brad Hammond: 203; Andy Mattison: 203; Matt Vargo: 219,222,221; 600 series (men) - Nick Anderson: 606; Tom Brassard: 611; Adam Clark: 608; Matt Vargo: 662 Standings - 1. Ensane Lane Robbers 2. Wingnuts 3. Rolling Thunder 4. South Park 5. Los Jugadors 6. PBA Fourth annual VFW lanes handicap tournament results: 1, Kings Guzzlers (3495); 2, BryantÕ s II (3458); 3, CarpÕ s (3386) The fourth annual jackpot tournament is Sunday, March 16.

go in the first half only to have Vikings guard Tyler Pratt hit a three-point buzzer beater to end the first half with Moriah in the lead, 25-16.

The Eagles climbed to within five points early in the third quarter, but couldnÕ t overcome their slow start to the game. Ò We played well today to keep Westport to 24 total points in three quarters. ItÕ s something our defense is proud of,Ó said Vikings Coach Brian Cross.

Vikings were led by Noah Gilbo and Adam Jaquish, each with 12 points. Jaquish had some stellar blocks throughout the game.

The Eagles were led by Anderson Gay with 14 points, The Moriah Vikings beat the Westport Eagles, 48-37, to win the Section VII Class D boys basketball champiwhile Davis and Same Napper onship March 1 at the Plattsburgh State Field house.

Photo by Nancy Frasier each had eight.

Westport Coach Ike Tyler said he was proud of the EaglesÕ season, but his team was out outplayed and couldnÕ t find their rhythm offensively in the title game.

The win advanced Moriah to the first round of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Class D tournament March 5.

Moriah reaches final Moriah led all the way as it beat Keene, 60-39, in semifinal action Feb. 26.

Adam Jaquish paced the Vikings with 17 points and 18 rebounds. Noah Gilbo added 14 points and Jarrod MacDougal 11 for the winners.

Schroon eliminated Schroon Lake fell to Westport, 48-41, in the semifinals of the Class D tournament Feb. 26.

The Wildcats led in the fourth quarter before Westport rallied to win. Tanner Stone tallied 14 points and Joe Maisonville 11 for Schroon Lake.

Adam Jaquish scored 12 points as Moriah beat Westport for the Section VII Class D boys basketball championship.

Photo by Nancy Frasier

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Seton Catholic rallies to win Section VII Class C title

By Seth Lang

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Mike Graney of Ticonderoga drives to the hoop Seton Catholic during the Section VII Class C boys basketball championship game. Seton won, 51-41.

PLATTSBURGH Ñ Seton Catholic rallied to beat Ticonderoga, 51-41, in the Section VII Class C boys basketball championship game March 1 at the Plattsburgh State Field House.

The Sentinels got off to a great first quarter, leading 11-7.

Seton then rallied to within one point at the half.

A lot of missed buckets by the Sentinels in the second half helped allow Seton take the lead, 36-29, after the third period and eventually win the game by 10 points.

TiconderogaÕ s Quentin Austin had 11 points, including three three-pointers Ñ one with 5:20 left in the fourth quarter to pull the Sentinels within three points at 37-34.

Ticonderoga Coach Joe Defayette said his team worked hard all year long and heÕ s going to miss the group of seniors on this yearÕ s team. Ò It seemed like nothing was falling for us in the second half.

We were in the game until Knights Adam Tedford banked a three pointer late in the fourth, that sealed the deal,Ó said Defayette Tedford had 20 points in the game, including four three-pointers and six free throws down the stretch.

Knights Coach Larry Converse said his team beat a good team in the Sentinels and that his team played their hearts out. Ò WeÕ ve had a great season at 15-3 coming into this game and beaten the Sentinels twice this year, but itÕ s hard to beat a team three times,Ó he said. Ò We had some illness early in the week so I didnÕ t know how it was going to play out. Thankfully our guys came to play.Ó

Ticonderoga’s Anthony DuShane works in the low post against Seton Catholic during the Section VII Class C boys basketball championship game. Seton won, 51-41.

Photos by Nancy Frasier

Moriah Vikings win Section 7 Class D girls championship

Madison Stahl scored 11 points as Moriah won the Section VII Class D girls basketball championship game against Elizabethtown, 46-26, March 1 at the Plattsburgh State Field House.

Photo by Nancy Frasier

By Seth Lang

seth@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ The Moriah Vikings got off to a rapid start with a 17-1 first quarter lead in the Section VII Class D girls basketball championship game against Elizabethtown March 1 at the Plattsburgh State Field House, going on to win, 46-26.

Viking Lauren Cross scored a team-high 14 points, including four three-pointers to help push the Vikings past the Lions and remain unbeaten on the year.

Madison Stahl added 11 points and Sarah Slattery nine for the Vikings. Slattery also grabbed 14 boards.

Lily Whalen led the lions with 13 points including four free

The Moriah Vikings won the Section VII Class D girls basketball championship game against Elizabethtown, 46-26, March 1 at the Plattsburgh State Field House.

Photo by Nancy Frasier

throws.

The Lions got within 12 at one point in the second quarter only to have Moriah pull away to as many as 23 points.

The game was out of reach at 44-26, with 2:31 left in the fourth quarter when Lions Coach Don Ratliff pulled his starters, putting his bench in for the remainder of the game. Vikings Coach Erica Slattery soon followed.

Ratliff commented after they game saying, Ò The better team won tonight. We got down in the first quarter and were never able to climb back because of it. We tried to press but the Vikings were just too fast.Ó Slattery said sheÕ s very proud of her team and that hard work does pay off. Ò Our girls played tight on the defensive end and drove the

ball to the hoop on offense,Ó she said. Ò That was the difference in the game.Ó The win advanced Moriah to the first round of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association tournament March 5.

Moriah advances Moriah reached the championship game with a 54-37 win against Minerva-Newcomb Feb. 25.

Madison Stahl scored 19 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for the Vikings, who pulled away in the second half to win.

Taylor Sprague added 13 points and Caitlin Pelkey 10 for the winners.

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AAU basketball try-outs scheduled in Ti TICONDEROGA Ñ Try-outs for the Adirondack Mountainmen AAU boys basketball teams will be held on Sunday, March 16, and Tuesday, March 18. Parents must complete required paperwork March 16 or in advance. The try-out is open to boys ages 12-17 who still have high school eligibility. There is a $35 try-out fee.

Try-outs March 16 will be 1 to 2:30 p.m. for ages 12-14 and 2:30 to 4 p.m. for ages 15-17 at Ticonderoga High School. Tryouts March 18 will be 7:30 to 9 p.m. for all ages at a site to be announced.

This yearÕ s tournament schedule will include the War on the Floor Tournament in Lake George, the Can-Am Classic in Potsdam, the Lake Champlain Lakers tournament in Plattsbugh, the Jam Fest in Syracuse, the Mountainman Classic in Ticonderoga, as well as regional games in the immediate area.

For a program brochure or more information call Mike Graney at 586-6793.

Irish music to be featured at coffeehouse TICONDEROGA — Ti’Coustic will hold coffeehouses the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the dining room of the Burleigh House. Admission is by donation and will assist the efforts of the Ticonderoga Revitalization Alliance.

March 19 there will be an Ó Evening of Irish MusicÓ featuring Colin Huntington, Lance Dolbeck, John MacDonald, Lance Clark, Mike Donahue, Dan Rabideau and more.

Schroon library to mark Dr. Seuss’ birthday SCHROON LAKE Ñ The Schroon Lake Library will host a birthday party for Dr. Seuss Saturday, March 8, at 12:15 p.m.

It will feature cake and the movie Ò Horton Hears A Who.Ó

Ticonderoga school board to meet in Hague HAGUE Ñ The Ticonderoga Central School board of education will hold a budget workshop and regular meeting Tuesday, March 18, at 7 p.m. at the Hague Community Center, 8 Graphite Road, Hague.

Eagles plan bowling tournament in Mineville MINEVILLE Ñ Eagle Aerie #4410 of Ticonderoga will host a single 9 Pin Tournament at the Mineville #5802 VFW Lanes on Sunday, March 30.

Entry fee is $20 per bowler. Two shifts will be available at noon and 3 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers. Call the lanes at 942-3344 to sign-up or register the day of the event.

Port Henry firefighters to serve breakfast PORT HENRY Ñ The Port Henry Fire Department will hold a breakfast Sunday, March 30, beginning at 8 a.m. at the Port Henry Knights of Columbus.

Catholic Daughters set St. Patrick’s Day party TICONDEROGA Ñ The Catholic Daughters of Court St. MaryÕ s No. 794 will hold a business meeting and St. PatrickÕ s Day party Tuesday, March 11, at 6 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Ticonderoga.

Hunter education class to be held in Putnam PUTNAM Ñ There will be a hunter education class at the Putnam fire house Friday, March 21, 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, March 22, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. People should bring lunch on Saturday.

Call Tom Barber at 585-7859 to register.

Moriah Fish and Game Club to gather PORT HENRY —The first meeting of the 2014 season for the Town of Moriah Fish and Game Club will be held on Thursday, April 3, at 6 p.m. at Cheever Hole on Whitney Street, Port Henry.

If the weather is bad, the meeting will be held at WaltÕ s Used Car Office on South Main Street, Port Henry.

Putnam board of education to meet PUTNAM Ñ The Putnam Central School board of education will meet Tuesday, March 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the school.

St. Patrick’s Day dinner slated in Schroon Lake SCHROON LAKE Ñ The Schroon Lake Central School Class of 2016 will serve a St. PatrickÕ s Day dinner Monday, March 17.

Serving begins at 4:30 p.m. in the Schroon Lake Central School cafeteria. Take-out meals will be available.

Cost will be $10 for adults, $6 for people age 60 and older and children 5-12. Children younger than age 5 will be free.

The meal will include corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, coleslaw, vegetarian cabbage rolls, mac-n-cheese, Irish soda bread, St. PattyÕ s cakes, iced tea, limeade, coffee and tea.

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.

Tavish Costello watches Casey Skahan and Tonya Whitford Condon of Ticonderoga Arts hang one of Joan Pulling’s paintings on the wall at Studio 117. The Ti Arts Gallery show opens with a reception on Friday, March 7, at 6 p.m. and runs until the end of the month. More than 100 different pieces by local artists will be on display and for sale. To see the exhibit, enter through the Ticonderoga Downtown Gallery, 119 Montcalm St. Regular hours are Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Crown Point church to hold service

Ticonderoga seniors plan trip to Italy

CROWN POINT Ñ First Congregational Church of Crown Point will hold a service Sunday, March 9, at 9:30 a.m. The service will be conducted by Pastor David C. Hirtle. Shari OÕ Bryan will be guest organist.

Second Blessings Thrift Shoppe, located in the Hammond Chapel, is closed for the season. If there is an urgent need call Pastor Gregg Trask 597-3800 or Peggy Stevens at 216-4031.

For more information call 597-3800 or 216-4031 or go online at www.Brickchurchonline.com

TICONDEROGA Ñ Ticonderoga senior citizens are planning a trip to Italy in October. 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 1 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.

Schroon Lake school budget meeting slated SCHROON LAKE Ñ The Schroon Lake Central School board of education will hold a budget meeting Tuesday, March 11, at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium.

St. Mary’s School enrolling students for fall TICONDEROGA Ñ Parents who are interested in sending their child to St. MaryÕ s School full-day or half-day pre-kindergarten program or kindergarten for the fall 2015 may call the school office at 585-7433 to set up an appointment.

There will also be an open house on Thursday, March 27, 6:307:30 p.m.. Anyone interested in learning about the programs should attend. Children must turn age 4 by Dec. 1, 2014, to enroll in pre-kindergarten. Children must turn age 5 by Dec. 1, 2014, to enroll in kindergarten.

Crown Point fire commissioners to meet CROWN POINT Ñ The Crown Point Fire District Board of Commissioners will meet Wednesday, March 12, at the AE Phelps fire station in Crown Point at 6:30 p.m.

The commissioners meet the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Customer Appreciation Day planned PORT HENRY — The Port Henry office of Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company will host a St. PattyÕ s-themed Community Appreciation Day on Friday, March 14.

The event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 4307 Main St. will include homemade soup, sandwiches, cookies and other refreshments, as well as giveaways, games and prizes.

A raffle for a chance to win one pizza a month for one year or $50 worth of lottery tickets will benefit Lake Champlain Memorial Garden and Angel of Hope Monument. A representative from the organization will be on-site to talk about its mission and answer any questions.

The garden and monument are being created at the Moriah town hall as a peaceful place for anyone who has experienced loss to remember their loved one. Lucille and Tom Carpenter of Moriah started this project to honor their son, who died in 2005, and to help others who are grieving.

St. Patrick’s Day dinner set in Port Henry PORT HENRY Ñ The Port Henry Knights of Columbus will have a St. PatrickÕ s Day corned beef and cabbage dinner Sunday, March 16, beginning at 3 p.m.

The meal will include carrots, potatoes, Irish soda bread, Irish bread pudding and Irish whiskey sauce.

Tickets are $10 each. Take-out meals will be available.

Program to assist Ti Revitalization Alliance TICONDEROGA Ñ The Ticonderoga Revitalization Alliance will be the March beneficiary of the Sentinel Grille’s Community Give Back Program. The SentinelÕ s Give Back program donates a portion of the restaurantÕ s proceeds each month to a community cause in Ticonderoga.

‘Creative Aging Program’ on tap in Schroon SCHROON LAKE Ñ A Ò Creative Aging ProgramÓ for those age 55 and older will be held at the Schroon Lake Public Library beginning Tuesday, March 18, 10 a.m. to noon. The weekly sessions will continue through May 6.

In the course of eight workshops, Carol Gregson, a professional writer and teacher, will focus on life stories and give them a literary purpose.

Pre-registration is required. To register for this program either stop by the library or 532-7737 ext. 13. The workshop is limited to 15 participants.

The program is supported by a grant to Lifetime Arts from the AARP Foundation.

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.

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

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

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.

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Schroon Lake seniors accepting members

Schroon Lake slates school registration

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.

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.

Ladies Bible Study available at Ti church 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.

Lydia and Beth Hager show off the knitted wallets they made during the Schroon Lake Public Library’s Learn to Knit classes.

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.

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.

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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.

Health insurance assistance available 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 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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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.

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.

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

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518-532-7521 ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR (For a Leave of Absence from May 12 – June 20, 2014) Apply by March 28, 2014 to: Mr. John Donohue Pre-K – 8 School Principal 116 Alexandria Ave. Ticonderoga, NY 12883 585-7442 Ext. 2210 jdonohue@ticonderogak12.org EXPERIENCED COOK WANTED Adirondack Ecological Center Newcomb, NY $17.49/hr 518-582-4551, x113hr http://www.esf.edu/hr/

THE ESSEX COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY in Elizabethtown has an opening for the position of Director. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelors degree, Masters degree preferred, three years experience at a museum, library, or historical organization, administrative and supervisory experience, and proven ability in fundraising and grant writing. For a detailed job description, please emailmgibbs@adkhistorycenter.org. Interested applicants should email a cover letter, resume and references.

The Town of Lake George is now accepting applications for Lifeguard Posiitons for Shepherd's Beach. Qualifications: valid driver's license, Adult CPR certification, First Aid certification and Life Guard Training certification. All certifications must be current prior to employment. $10.50 per hour.

For information call 518-668-0034.

Apply at Town Center, 20 Old Post Road, Lake George, NY. The Town of Minerva is accepting applications for the following positions:

HELP WANTED Schroon Lake Central School Boys Varsity Baseball Coach Spring 2014 season www.schroonschool.org

Youth Program Director Assistant Program Director Camp Health Director WSI Instructor (must be 21 and WSI certified) Youth Program Counselors (must be age 16 before July , 2013) Life Guards Bus Drivers Night Watchman Laborers for the parks department , part time, seasonal

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.

Applications available at Town Hall or online at http://www.townofminerva.com. Applications are due by March 24, 2014. Send to: Office of the Supervisor, Stephen McNally, PO Box 937, Minerva, NY 12851

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The Town of Ticonderoga will be accepting applications for our 2014 Summer Program; counselors at $9.00 an hour rate of pay; assistant day camp directors at $10.00 an hour rate of pay, and Day Camp director salary at $3,000.00.

Requirements for counselors include: 1) 16 years old or older, 2) Reside in Ticonderoga, Hague or Putnam and 3) Experience working with children The Town of Ticonderoga will also be accepting applications for Food Service helpers at $14.00 an hour rate of pay and a cook at $18.00 an hour rate of pay for the 2014 Summer Program.

Address applications along with letters of intent to the Town Personnel Officer, PO Box 471, 132 Montcalm St., Ticonderoga, NY 12883. Application deadline is 4:00 pm April 2nd, 2014.

The Town of Ticonderoga is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

THE VILLAGE OF PORT HENRY is seeking two certified lifeguards for the Champ RV Park / Village Beach for the 2014 season. Applications are available at the Village Office, located at: 4303 Main Street Port Henry, NY 12974 and must be submitted to this address by March 24, 2014. For questions please call 518-546-9933.

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The Town of Ticonderoga will be accepting applications for the position of Lifeguard for the 2014 Beach season, rate of pay is $10.00 an hour and a Head Lifeguard rate of pay is $10.75 per hour. Strong work ethic and reliability is needed. Inability to work scheduled hours will result in dismissal.

Requirements include: 1) Basic life support & water safety 2) Current Red Cross CPR & first aid.

All certificates MUST be on file with Personnel Office, along with applications, which can be mailed to P O Box 471, 132 Montcalm St, Ticonderoga, NY 12883. All applications must be received by April 2nd, 2014.

The Town of Ticonderoga is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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100AMP, RTSD100A3, $425 150AMP, RTSY150A3, $525 200AMP, RTSY200A3, $625 518-494-2222 Warrensburg GEORGE FOREMAN ROTISSERIE, LIKE NEW! $24.99 call 802-4592987 Iron Rite Mangle Ironing Machine, almost new w/direction booklet, $250. 518-668-4399 Kirby Sentria Vac Cleaner, incl shampoo kit, paint sprayer, all attach. Barely used, paid $2400, a steal at $1,000 FIRM, must see. 518-546-4070 Late Model AIRCO Oil Furnace, exc cond, asking $1800, will negotiate. 518-543-6362 Motorized Travel Chair, new batteries, exc condition, $1200. 518222-1338 Sun Tec Skylte, new, 2'x4' to fit 24” rafter space. New cost $408+ tax, sell $250 OBO. 518-668-3367 T-SHIRTS CUSTOM printed. $5.50 heavyweight. "Gildan" Min. order of 36 pcs. HATS - Embroidered $6.00. Free catalog. 1-800-2422374 Berg Sportswear 40.

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Paintball guns w/ accessories $199.

Beautiful handcrafted 36" Cherry table w/tree base $377. 518359-7401

WEDDING DRESS, White wedding dress, worn once, excellent condition, size 16. Call or leave message, $300. 518-546-3084 Winslow Free Standing Pellet Stove, glass door, thermostat controlled, $1500. 518-623-2246 12pm-6pm FURNITURE 72” Couch & Chair by England/Lazy Boy, soft floral pattern of cream/blue/green/violet, in exc condition, $450. Adirondack Console Table; thick polished slab top with bark edge on antique singer sewing machine base, beautiful piece in ex condition, $200.

518-597-4730 after 3pm.

SOFA, FULL GRAIN LEATHER – Ashley, Denali model. 81” wide, brand new and brand new condition. $895. 518-585-3226.

GENERAL !!OLD GUITARS WANTED!! Gibson, Martin, Fender, Gretsch.

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Job placement assistance. Call AIM 866-453-6204 AIRLINES ARE HIRING Train for hands on Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid for qualified students Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888-686-1704

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HEALTH & FITNESS

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518-593-8752 T&G LOGGING Looking to buy standing timber.

Willing to pay cash up front. Free price quotes. 518-593-3519 MUSIC PIANO FOR SALE 1979 Wurlizter Console Great Conditon! Best Offer 518-648-6215 WANTED TO BUY ADVERTISE to 10 Million Homes across the USA! Place your ad in over 140 community newspapers, with circulation totaling over 10 million homes. Contact Independent Free Papers of America IFPA at danielleburnett-ifpa@live.com or visit our website cadnetads.com for more information.

CASH for Coins! Buying ALL Gold & Silver. Also Stamps & Paper Money, Entire Collections, Estates.

Travel to your home. Call Marc in NY 1-800-959-3419 CASH PAID- up to $28/Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. 1-DAY PAYMENT. 1-800371-1136 Scrap Metal & Scrap Cars. We will pick up all. Call Jerry 518-5866943

WANTED TO BUY

WANTED TO BUY

WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE KAWASAKI 1967-1980 Z1900, KZ900, KZ1000, ZIR, KX1000MKII, A1-250, W1-650, H1-500, H2-750, S1-250, S2-350, S3-400 SUZUKI GS400, GT380, GT750, Honda CB750 (1969,1970) CASH. FREE PICKUP. 1-800-7721142, 1-310-721-0726 usa@classicrunners.com

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

WANTED WHOLE TREE WOOD CHIPPINGS The more organic matter the better. Must deliver.

Will pay a reasonable price. Call or leave a message. 802-4536188

ATTENTION TEMPORARY WORKER! Crown Point Furnished Housing. Large 1 bdrm, living room, bath & kitchen, sleeps 2-4, private w/ample parking, incl util & cable, W/D, rented weekly. 518-5974772.

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!

1-800-873-8233 ext. 202

APARTMENT RENTALS

North Creek Efficiency Units for working adults, all util & cable TV include, NO security, furnished laundry room, $125/wk. 518-2514460 PORT HENRY. 2BR Apartment.

Near Downtown, Walking distance to grocery store, shopping, services, $500. Plus security deposite. 802-363-3341.

APARTMENT RENTALS

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

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.

RETIREMENT APARTMENTS, ALL INCLUSIVE. Meals, transportation, activities daily. Short Leases.

Monthly specials! Call (877) 2104130

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HOME RENTALS

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.

Schroon Lake – 2bdrm, 1st floor apt in country home, $600/mo, incl electric, W/D hook-up, suitable for 2, no smoking, no pets, sec & ref required. 518-265-9875.

Ticonderoga – 1 bdrm, $600/mo + electric, includes heat, yard, parking. Call Rich 518-615-7551 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

SOUTH TICONDEROGA – private country home, $900/mo plus utilities, 2 year lease. 518-585-7907.

HOME RENTALS Brant Lake – 3 bdrm year round cottage w/rights to Brant Lake, $850/mo + util, one level, large yard. Call Ted 518-744-9945 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 Johnsburg – Artistically renovated school house, 2bdrms, 2 lofts, woodstove, central air, hardwood floors. Avail March 1st, No smoking, no cats, small dog OK. $750/mo + sec & ref. 518-2515673 Leave Message 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 MORIAH 2/3 BEDROOM Remodeled Farmhouse, full barn, nice lot $850 + security, pets considered. Available April 1st.

518-361-6313

MOBILE HOME RENTALS Johnsburg – 2bdrm remodeled trailer on private lot, $600/mo., references a must, no pets, no smoking. 1st month rent & 1 month security due at lease signing. Tenant responsible for utilities. 518-251-3990 Schroon Lake, 2 bdrm/2 bath, incl lawn mowing, garbage & snow removal, country setting. Call for info 518-532-9538 or 518-796-1865 ROOM RENTALS

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 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND. Best selection of affordable rentals. Full/ partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Real Estate. 1-800-638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com 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.

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.

TICONDEROGA OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE at reasonable rates, off Montcalm St., 174 Lake George Ave. Call for pricing 518-585-6364 REAL ESTATE SALES 10 ACRES FREE! Buy 30-Get 40 Acres. $0-Down $188/mo. Money Back Guarantee, NO CREDIT CHECKS Beautiful Views. Near El Paso, Texas. 1-866-882-5263 Ext. 81 www.SunsetRanches.NET Pinehurst, NC Area, 2 Bedroom Condo, Originally $186k, now $99,500.00 with Owner Financing, In a 100 year old Cotton Mill, with all amenities, Call Marc at Iron Horse Properties, 910-206-1881.

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 2354 Route 9N, Lake George, NY

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.

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LAND

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VACATION PROPERTY

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

REAL ESTATE

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

DEAL OF THE WEEK- 10acres $24,900 or $318/month! Borders State Land, woods, views, Southern Tier NY! Town road, G'teed buildable! Call: 888-905-8847 or newyorklandandlakes.com

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

Cranberry Lake - 90 acre hunting camp, 8 cabins, well, septic, off grid, solar power generator, sand pit, ½ acre pond, wood & propane heat, 55 miles from Lake Placid, one mile off Route 3, $155K, 518359-9859

100% WOOD HEAT, no worries.

Keep your family safe and warm with an OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler. Vermont Heating Alternatives 802343-7900

ADIRONDACK “BY OWNER” AdkByOwner.com 1000+ photo listings of local real estate for sale, vacation rentals & timeshares. Owners: List with us for only $299 per year. Visit on-line or call 518-891-9919

LAND 3 COUNTY LAND LIQUIDATION! Upstate NY. 21 TRACTS, 5 TO 147 ACRES FROM $14,900. SO TIERCATSKILL MTNS- CAPITAL REGION! State Land, Ponds, Streams, Views! G'teed buildable!

Special financing & incentives! Call for free info packet 1-888-7011864 www.NewYorkLandandLakes.com 6 PROPERTIES ON PAYNE LAKE for the first time ever. Starting at $99,000. www.LandFirstNY.com 1-888-683-2626

DEAL OF THE WEEK. 10 acres $24,900 or $318/month! Borders State Land, woods, views. So. Tier NY! Twn rd, G'teed buildable! Call 1-888-701-1864 or www.newyorklandandlakes.com NEW YORK STATE LAND SALE: 5 Acres w/ Utilities.: $12,900. 6 Acres w/ Trout Stream $24,900.

6.6 Acres, Adirondack Cabin $19,900. Best Quality Land in Years! Call 1-800-229-7843

Brant Lake 9.1 acre building lot for sale by owner, Harris Road, $63K. 518-494-3174

NEW YORK STATE LAND SALE: 5 Acres w/ Utilities.: $12,900. 6 Acres w/ Trout Stream $24,900.

6.6 Acres, Adirondack Cabin $19,900. Best Quality Land in Years! Call 1-800-229-7843

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

New York State Land Sale LAND GETAWAY BARGAINS 10 acres, Salmon River & Pulaski Area: $13,995, 39 Acres. 1 Mile Extreme Riverfront: $89,995, 71 Acres.

Oneida Lake Timberlands: $69,995 Discount Cabins Starting @ $200/month - Any Site! CALL Christmas & Associates: 1-800229-7843. Owner/Broker

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

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 MOBILE HOME 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 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

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

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.

AUTOMOTIVE $21 Car Insurance - Instant Quote - All Credit Types - Find Out If You Qualify - As Low As $21/Month.

Call (888) 291-2920.

Bath Renovations, fixtures, floors, windows, doors & more!

Retired Carpenter with 35+ years experience will improve your home at very reasonable rates. Free promt estimate call 518-623-2967 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" SAFE WOOD PELLET HEAT. MAXIM OUTDOOR WOOD PELLET FURNACE by Central Boiler can reduce your heating bills by 50% or more. Boivin Farm Supply 802-236-2389 INSURANCE

Drivers: $2,000.00 Sign-On Bonus! Home Nightly! Albany, NY Flatbed! CDLA, 1yr. Exp. Req. Estenson Logistics Apply: www.goelc.com 1-866-336-9642

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

Heating And Air Conditioning Technician Jobs Available!

Fast Track, Hands On, Certification Training Provided.

GI Bill Eligible. 1-877-994-9904

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

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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