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This Week MHA receives Community Trust grant W E S T P O RT Ñ M e n t a l Health Association in Essex County (MHA) Executive Director Valerie Ainsworth announced it has been awarded a grant in the amount of $1,500 from the Evergreen Fund at the Adirondack Community Trust. The grant will be used for the annual support of the agency. Ò The grant from Adirondack Community Trust will enable us to continue valuable programs,Ó Ainsworth said. Ò Programs such as Mobile Crisis Services, 24-hour HOPELINE and respites. Adirondack Employment Opportunities is the MHAÕ s employment and education support.Ó Ainsworth said MHA has served over 300 individuals over the past year. Ò MHA believes that recovery from mental illness is possible for everyone,Ó she said. Ò We are currently doing work with the Essex County Suicide Prevention Coalition and the Lifelines Suicide Prevention at local schools.Ó MHA is a member of the Long Term Disaster Recovery Team with United Way and contracts with Adirondack Health Institute as a Health Home provider, working with people to coordinate their mental health and medical health issues.

Anyone interested in obtaining more information about receiving services, discussing career opportunities, or would like to provide volunteer skills are urged to contact MHA at 962-2077, or 800440-8074.

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Lake Placid Loppet to return Jan. 25

2013 Saranac Lake Winter Carnival King Lee Foster and Queen Cherie Racette ride atop the royalty float during the Gala Parade.

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Nominations sought for Carnival King and Queen SARANAC LAKE Ñ The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Committee is currently seeking nominations from the public for the 2014 Winter Carnival king and queen.

Once the nominations have been collected, all past kings and queens are invited to an assembly which will select the new king and queen from the nominations. This meeting is on Friday, Jan. 17 at a secret location.

The nominating materials are presented to the assembly exactly as they are received from the community. There is no pre-screening or editing that could influence the outcome. The assembled kings and queens are given a period of time to review the materials and then are called upon to vote. Final selection is by secret ballot.

The king and queen selection is based upon volunteerism within the community. The assembly is looking for a long-

Enterprise, 54 Broadway, or the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Office, 193 River St. No electronic nominations (email) will be accepted. If you have questions about the nominations, please contact Barb Martin at (518) 8912382.

The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Committee, Inc. is a group of volunteers dedicated to organizing an annual midwinter festival. This 10-day, communitywide event traces its roots to a one-day Winter Carnival held in 1897 by the Pontiac Club. The Carnival honors its heritage every year by building an Ice Palace from blocks of ice harvested from Lake FlowerÕ s Pontiac Bay, where carnival events have been traditionally held for generations. For more information, visit the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival website at www.saranaclakewintercarnival. com. The 2014 Winter Carnival will take place Jan. 31 Ð Feb. 9.

term and broad-based commitment to making life more livable, pleasant, and enjoyable Ð both for the people who live here and for those who visit. The volunteer activities can be organized or completely self-motivated. They can be as diverse as organizing a major community event or as seemingly minor as shoveling a neighborÕ s sidewalk. The assembly is seeking people who help others independently, not people who are in professions that help or care for others.

Each nomination should be submitted separately and must include the candidateÕ s volunteer services history. It is very important that the nominations are signed by the person submitting them.

Nominations must be received no later than Thursday, Jan. 16. Send them to the Winter Carnival Committee, Attention: King/Queen Nomination, P.O. Box 829, Saranac Lake, NY 12983. They can also be dropped off at the Adirondack Daily

LAKE PLACID Ñ The 32nd Lake Placid Loppet, presented

by High Peaks Cyclery and Nordic Specialist, cross-country ski races will be held Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Olympic Sports Complex Cross Country Ski Center in Lake Placid.

The Lake Placid Loppet has established itself as one of the best events of its kind in the country. Over the past 31 years, thousands of skiers have enjoyed skiing and racing on the challenging Mt. Van Hoevenberg trails at the Olympic Sports Complex course. As a member of the American Ski Marathon Series, this event attracts hundreds of skiers from across the United States and Canada. It consists of a 50 kilometer Loppet (30.1 miles) and a 25-kilometer Kort Loppet (about 15 miles).

The cost to participate in the Loppet or Kort Loppet, which includes a dinner and awards banquet featuring $5,000 in raffle prizes provided High Peaks Cyclery, is $60 and $55 for season pass holders before Jan. 1.

After that date, the cost is $70 and $65 for season pass holders until Jan. 22 and then $80 and $75 for season pass holders until Jan. 24. No registration will be available on race day.

There will be classic technique and free technique race starts for both the 25K and 50K races. Bib pickup will run from 3-8 p.m. in the cross-country lodge, Friday, Jan. 24, and on race day, bib pick-up runs from 7-8:30 a.m.

The 50K classic technique race begins at 9 a.m. followed by the 25K classic race at 9:15 a.m. The 50K free technique race starts at 10 a.m. and the 25K free technique race will follow at 10:15 a.m. Each finisher will receive a commemorative pin, gold for the Loppet and silver for the Kort Loppet.

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SUNY Plattsburgh faculty members awarded for excellence organic agriculture course will ever look at food the same way again.Ó Turco holds an M.A. in environmental studies from Lacrosse University and a Ph.D. in rural development from Bircham International University in Madrid, Spain.

Nora Montanaro Nora Montanaro Õ 82 GÕ 92 GÕ 99 has served as lecturer in several departments at SUNY Plattsburgh since 1985.

Montanaro is respected for her love of teaching and learning, according to Provost and Vice President for Student Affairs James Liszka. Liszka noted that, in student evaluations of MontanaroÕ s public speaking course, they often write about how she makes it easy to not be nervous during speeches.

Montanaro came to SUNY Plattsburgh as a 15-year-old freshman and earned her B.A. with majors in secondary education English, psychology and speech communication. She went on to earn two masterÕ s degrees from the college as well: an M.A. in liberal student administration and leadership and an M.S.T. in elementary education.

Fundraiser to benefit First Weekends

Pictured is Marco Turco, Andrew Black and Nora Montanaro with Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs James Liszka.

PLATTSBURGH Ñ SUNY Plattsburgh honored adjunct lecturers Dr. Andrew Black, Dr. Marco Turco and Nora Montanaro with the collegeÕ s Teaching Excellence Award for Adjunct Faculty and Lecturers this fall.

The awardees received a certificate of recognition and $500 toward travel, training or supplies in support of teaching.

Andrew Black Black has served in the collegeÕ s Department of Anthropology since 2010, participating in hundreds of archaeology and history preservation projects in the United States, Ghana and Somalia.

Former students have said that his classes were both challenging and highly rewarding, but what Department Chair Deborah Altamirano finds most impressive is the fact that “despite the

multiple challenges and often harsh conditions they face during site excavation, his students can hardly wait to get back into the field.”

Black holds a B.A. in anthropology from the University of California-Santa Cruz and an M.A. and a Ph.D. in anthropology from SUNY Binghamton.

Marco Turco

Turco has taught courses in African Studies, food security and organic farming since his arrival on campus in 2004.

Turco is Ò stellar in every course,Ó wrote Dr. Kathleen Lavoie, former dean of arts and science, in her letter nominating him for the award. Meanwhile, Dr. Richard Robbins Ñ a SUNY distinguished teaching professor of anthropology who has audited Dr. TurcoÕ s food course Ñ wrote, Ò No student who has taken his

PLATTSBURGH — First Weekends is proud to present its first fundraising event for the 2014 season. On Jan. 3 from 5-8 p.m.

Lowell Wurster of Lucid will be the guest bartender at Champlain Wine Company. Net profits and tips will be donated to First Weekends in Downtown Plattsburgh, Inc., a not for profit organization that seeks to enact a cultural renaissance in Downtown Plattsburgh.

According to Tim McCormick the President of First Weekends in Plattsburgh, Inc. Ò First Weekends has received a tremendous amount of support from the community, however, as we grow we find our expenses increasing and in an effort to be able to provide free cultural activities in the future we must raise money in order to continue to grow. We are very excited to be partnering with a downtown business that has been part of First Weekends since our inception. We are busy planning our 2014 events and will be coming back stronger than ever before in April!Ó Champlain Wine Company generously donated their space and net profit along with Lowell Wurster for any tips given that evening. “It was a perfect fit, to hold this event downtown to keep within our themeÓ , Leigh Simonette, Vice President stated in a quote.

All donations will help cover expenses to host future events for the 2014 season.

First Weekends is excited to be planning the 2014 year and will be holding fundraising events the first weekend of the month throughout the winter.

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Plattsburgh woman helps people train for fundraising ‘Team’

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shawn@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ Kimberly Davis has been running for a cause since 2006 and she hopes to inspire others to do it with her this year.

Davis is a volunteer with Team in Training, the main fundraising arm of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. She is currently training for the Lake Placid half marathon, held on the second Sunday in June. Ò ItÕ s a life changing experience,Ó says Davis. Ò If anyone has ever thought about doing something like this, I would say yes, you can, and it will be something that you never forget.Ó When she first got the idea to get involved in 2006, she had never been a distance athlete. She had heard of Team in Training, and their mentoring program for first-time runners and walkers, and took the plunge. Team in Training provides both a mentor to help with fundraising, and a coach to train a person from whatever their starting point is, to the ability to complete their event.

After she completed her first event, Davis was asked to be a mentor. After competing in numerous events, she was asked to be a coach as well.

When Davis first started, Team in Training only participated in marathons and half marathon. Now they have cycling and hiking events, as well as triathlons. Ò They give you a personal training schedule right when you sign up,Ó said Charly Mallett, Team in Training Campaign Manager for the Upstate New York/Vermont chapter. Ò This program is for people from beginners to people who have done tons of marathons.

Mallett has been participating in marathons since 2009. She was also not being an endurance athlete when she first started. She has raised approximately

$11,000 through various events in just four years. Her mother Colleen has also competed in Team in Training events.

For Davis, itÕ s the survivors sheÕ s met, and the people who are going through treatment and their families, that inspire her to continue to participate.

ItÕ s hard to meet someone, she says, who hasnÕ t at some point had someone in their life who has been affected by blood cancer. When she signed up to do her first event, it wasnÕ t with any specific survivor in mind, or in memory of a specific person, that motivated her to start. SheÕ s not the type of person who needs a reason to get involved.

Events are held around the country, and fundraising levels are based partly on travel requirement for the event selected. Mallett likes to focus firsttimers from the area on the Lake Placid half marathon because the fund raising level is lower. But, she says, if a person would prefer to do the Seattle half marathon, she would be happy to set that up instead.

The Lake Placid half marathon is fairly early in the summer, and Davis trains and mentors participants through the winter and early spring. Ò I actually prefer training in the winter than the summer. We teach people how to dress, we teach them about layering and proper apparel, and we do it safely. We talk to people about cross training, or stuff they can do at home, or if they belong to a gym as well,Ó said Davis.

Davis has trained as many as seven people for one event and is hoping that participation this year will eclipse that amount. Mallett plans to bring as many as 60 runners and walkers from around the chapter to Lake Placid. With plenty of time still remaining, anyone interested in learning more about Team in Training can contact Mallett at 4383583, or charly.mallett@lls.org.

Team in Training Campaign Manager Charly Mallett, right, with her mother Colleen after completing the Lake Placid half Marathon.

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ne of our veteran editors wrote an article several years ago describing the extreme hardships a family in Johnsburg was enduring as the parents were working long hours at minimum-wage jobs.

Hard-working and committed to their children, the man and wife headed out each day in an effort to provide their family with safe housing and a decent start in life.

Yet with burdensome home heating costs and sky-high vehicle fuel and insurance expenses, their minimum-wage earnings were nowhere near covering the basic necessities for their family. To survive, they were forced to depend on a variety of government programs.

Since then, the situation is even worse for thousands of families in the Adirondacks who rely on minimum-wage employment for their income.

Decent jobs are rare in the central Adirondacks, and we see the result: many local residents, whose families have lived here for generations, are leaving so they can make a respectable living elsewhere. Over the past 30 years the population of core Adirondack communities has declined by 30 percent or more.

In 1973, this Denton editor reports, he and his wife both worked for a salary just above minimum wage, or $1.60 per hour, and they were able to pay for not only their housing costs, food, insurance on three vehicles Ñ and their health insurance premiums (only $85 per year full cost for a policy) Ñ they also had cash left over for vacations and non-essential purchases.

Now, people earning minimum wage have no such ability. The total cost of a health care plan alone can exceed a minimum-wage workerÕ s entire annual salary.

Those working at the 2014 minimum wage rate of $7.25 have far less buying power than workers earning $1.60 per hour in 1973.

Since 1970 or so, the average pay of top executives nationally has increased a thousand-fold, while wages for working people havenÕ t even kept up with the rising cost of living.

ItÕ s estimated that if the minimum wage had been tied to increases in cost of living over those 40 years, the minimum wage now would be $10.65 per hour.

ItÕ s important to note that over these four decades, U.S. labor productivity has risen by at least 125 percent, which would mean that minimum wage workers Ñ if fully compensated for their work Ñ should now be making $22 per hour or more.

Some citizens who espouse pure free-market capitalism, oppose raising the minimum wage, citing that it would cause job losses. But studies

show that the opposite is likely to happen, with more earned income circulating in the economy.

Such opponents also claim that a higher minimum wage would cause the cost of goods and services to spiral, but studies indicate that the cost of raising the minimum wage to $10.50 Ñ and improving the lives of many millions of Americans Ñ would be a matter of a price increases of a few cents on a $5 product.

Raising the minimum wage is also likely to put quite a shot in the economy, as the higher earnings would be spent on more goods and services. A Chicago Federal Reserve Board study indicated that raising the minimum wage to only $9 per hour would boost household spending by $48 billion, which would give the U.S. economy a considerable shot in the arm.

A raise of the minimum wage past $10 per hour would boost the income of about 35 million workers, and lift most of them out of poverty.

With the resulting financial stability, more families would be able to reclaim a middleclass lifestyle and have more time to engage in community life. Volunteerism and participation in charitable causes would increase, and crime would undoubtedly decrease.

With the resulting boost in payroll-tax revenue, both the state and federal government would have substantially higher income tax revenue Ñ and Social Security and Medicare would be far better funded.

While a variety of expensive, bureaucratic government programs now exist to subsidize the working poor, it is far more efficient in our national economy for workers to be paid directly a livable wage that reflects the true cost of their work and productivity.

Thankfully, a good number of employers in our area understand that paying a decent wage not only exerts a substantial positive impact on their workers’ lives, but it directly benefits their enterprises, including boosted productivity and reduced employee turnover.

Take Matt Funicello of Rock Hill Bakehouse for an example. He pays his 35 workers substantially above minimum wage, because he not only understands the benefits, but because he realizes to do so is his ethical responsibility.

Recently Funicello testified in Albany on behalf of the federal House Resolution 1346, which would raise the national minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.50, and provide for the rate to be raised as the cost of living increases.

We support the proposal and applaud those enterprises in the region that pay a livable wage to their employees. Ñ Denton Publications Editorial Board

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On Nov. 27, Past State Vice President Edward Gardner presented a check from the Keeseville Elks 2072 to Activities Director Candy Goff of the Hoarce Nye Nursing Home, a donation of $400 for the Veterans Sensory Room Project.

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PLATTSBURGH — National touring duo Dana & Susan Robinson (pictured below) return to Plattsburgh for an appearance at the Palmer Street Coffeehouse this Friday. From Asheville, North Carolina, the husband-wife duo are two guitar-playing, banjo-frailing, fiddle-sawing and harmony-singing interpreters of the American experience who bill their music as “the sound and feel of bedrock America.” Doors open at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10.

Palmer Street Coffeehouse is well known for its welcoming atmosphere and fine acoustic music. For more info, find them on Facebook.

PLATTSBURGH — National touring duo Dana & Susan Robinson return to Plattsburgh for an appearance at the Palmer Street Coffeehouse this Friday. From Asheville, North Carolina, the husband-wife duo are two guitar-playing, banjo-frailing, fiddle-sawing and harmony-singing interpreters of the American experience who bill their music as “the sound and feel of bedrock America.” Doors open at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm. $10.

PLATTSBURGH — Hit the streets with the year’s inaugural First Weekend, the regular event series designed to inject Plattsburgh with monthly doses of cultural capital. Lowell Wurster of popular local rock outfit Lucid will guest bartend at Champlain Wine Company with profits and tips going towards the First Weekend Organization. 5-8pm.

PLATTSBURGH — Mike Pederseen and friends to perform at the Monopole Restaurant. 10pm, no cover. Visit monopole.org for details. 7 Protection Ave.

Saturday, Jan. 4

CHAZY — Explore Chinese culture with story time at the Chazy Public Library.

Today’s topic: The Year of the Horse and the upcoming Spring Festival, known better in the West as “Chinese New Year.” 10am, free. For children ages 3-8. Dress in red for good luck. Xin nian kuai le, or “happy new year!” in Mandarin.

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

LAKE PLACID — The Lake Placid Center for the Arts (LPCA) will present an encore screening of the National Theatre’s Hamlet. 1pm, $16/$14/$10 (adults/LPCA members/students). Call the box office at 518-523-2512 for reservations or visit lakeplacidarts.org.

Sunday, Jan. 5

LAKE PLACID — Wing Chun Kung Fu Classes, 462 Averyville Lane, 10-11 a.m.

524-1834 or email ipmanwingchunlp@gmail.com.

WILMINGTON — Celebrate the 56th season of skiing and riding with Island Madness. Lift tickets run $40/$35/$30 for adults/teens/juniors.

Monday, Jan. 6

ESSEX — Monday Multi Level Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 4:30-5:45 p.m. $12. 963-4300.

Tuesday, Jan. 7

First Weekend, Fri, Jan 3

KEESESVILLE — Join patrons of the Keeseville Free Library for storytime. Today’s theme: Monkey Business. 10am, call 834-9054 for more info.

LAKE PLACID — African Dance Class every Tuesday from January 7 thru March 4 at the LPCA Annex 7:30 - 8:30PM. $8 drop-in or $60 for entire series. Contact info: 518-791-9586.

PLATTSBURGH — Lowell Wurster of popular local rock outfit Lucid (pictured below, second from right) will guest bartend at Champlain Wine Company as part of First Weekend, the monthly event series designed to inject Plattsburgh with monthly doses of cultural capital. Visit the event page on Facebook for more information.

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Hamlet, Sat, Jan 4

LAKE PLACID — The Lake Placid Center for the Arts (LPCA) will present an encore screening of the National Theatre’s Hamlet on Sat, Jan 4.

Following his celebrated performances at the National Theatre in Burnt by the Sun, The Revenger’s Tragedy, Philistines and The Man of Mode, Olivier Award-winning actor Rory Kinnear plays Hamlet in this new production of Shakespeare’s complex and profound play about the human condition.

Directed by Nicholas Hytner, Kinnear will be joined by Clare Higgins (Gertrude), Patrick Malahide (Claudius), David Calder (Polonius), James Laurenson (Ghost/Player King) and Ruth Negga (Ophelia).

Event starts at 1pm, $16/$14/$10 (adults/LPCA members/students). Call the box office at 518-523-2512 for reservations or visit lakeplacidarts.org.

Image: Roy Kinnear ponders the skull of departed court jester Yorick during a live performance.

Wednesday, Jan. 8

ELIZABETHTOWN — Al-Anon Family Group for families and friends of problem drinkers to meet at the Hand House, 8273 River Street, noon - 1p.m.

ESSEX — Wednesday Multi Level Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 5:30-6:45 p.m. $12. 963-4300.

LAKE PLACID — Wing Chun Kung Fu youth classes for students age 12 and older, 462 Averyville Lane, 4:30 - 6 p.m. 524-1834 or email ipmanwingchunlp@ gmail.com.

PLATTSBURGH — Open mic at the Monopole Restaurant. Poets, musicians and comics welcome. 9pm, no cover. Visit monopole.org for food and drink specials. 7 Protection Ave.

Thursday, Jan. 9

ESSEX — Thursday Vinyasa/Flow Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 10-11:15 a.m. $12. 963-4300.

LAKE PLACID — Wing Chun Kung Fu Classes, 462 Averyville Lane, 4:30 - 6 p.m.

524-1834 or email ipmanwingchunlp@gmail.com.

SARANAC LAKE — Saranac Lake Free Library will host a children’s storytime at 10:30am. 109 Main Street.

Friday, Jan. 10

SARANAC LAKE — Reception for “Down on the Farm”, an exhibit featuring farms, barns and anything related to rural living. 5-7pm, all are welcome. Includes refreshments. Adirondack Artists Guild, 52 Main Street. Runs ‘til Mon, Feb 3.

Saturday, Jan. 11

ESSEX — Saturday Therapuetic Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 10-11:15 a.m. $12. 963-4300.

PERU — Brodi Sussdorff Family Fundraiser, 1 p.m., Murphy’s Bar. Live music, raffle, bake sale, silent auction. $5 cover charge. Proceeds benefit the Sussdorf family with medical expenses.

PERU — St. Augustine Knights of Columbus Council 7273 will host a spaghetti dinner to raise funds for charity. All you can eat spaghetti, salad, Italian bread and desert. 4:30-6:30pm, $7.50/$2.50 (adults/kids). Free for kids five and under, $20/family maximum. Take-outs available.

CHAMPLAIN — The Northern Lights Square Dance club Dance, 6 p.m. Potluck Supper, Northeastern Clinton County School, 103 Route 276, 7:30-10 p.m.

WILLSBORO — Join the Willsboro Coffee House in celebrating their 20th season with acoustic folk singers Blanchard, Vicaro and Sonnet. Willsboro Congregational Church on Route 22. 7pm, $5/$2 (adults/kids). Includes refreshments. Call 518-963-7772 for more info.

Sunday, Jan. 12

LAKE PLACID — Wing Chun Kung Fu Classes, 462 Averyville Lane, 10-11 a.m.

524-1834 or email ipmanwingchunlp@gmail.com.

ESSEX — Saturday Therapuetic Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 10-11:15 a.m. $12. 963-4300.

Letters to the Editor

To the Valley News: Willsboro has lost yet another icon, Ralph Marcotte. ThatÕ s MR. Marcotte to you, or any one of the students he touched as a Principal, Teacher or Coach. MR. Marcotte was a gifted individual who KNEW people. A master motivator, he knew when to apply heat or when to show love. As a coach, he had a Midas touch with whatever sport he focused on. Possibly his finest hour was his goal in the early 70’s to bring a first Section VII soccer title to Willsboro. He required four years to create a soccer dynasty. His efforts paid dividends in 1975, whereby compiling a record of 16-1-1, having won every tournament/title possible, and then facing the first ever intersectional championship match with Section X (and a much larger Canton Central), Mr. Marcotte showcased his understanding of the human psyche by organizing a pep rally. A pep rally? Pep Rallies were for big schools from Plattsburgh with football. MR. Marcotte ostensibly appeared to defuse the situation by highlighting the teamÕ s historic accomplishments while preparing everyone for the upcoming blatant mismatch against a much larger school, etc. We should remain proud, blah, blah, blah. What? That was crap we thought. Unbeknownst to us, the subtle slight was actually our falling under MR. Marcotte’s spell one more time. When the Warriors finally hit the field, vaunted Canton didn’t know what happened. Within the first two minutes our Right Winger just about blew the ball through the back of the net! Then it was 3-0 after 5 minutes! 5-0 at the half. 7-0 at the final.Willsboro and MR. Marcotte would return to the intersectionals the next three years, bringing home two more titles. Brother, Father, Uncle, Principal, and Teacher, but always and forever, a Coach. In fact, he was the Vince Lombardi of Willsboro.

Doug Ferris Willsboro

Relies on leader To the Valley News: I have read with interest Mr. DouglasÕ frustration with the lack of public input to the county budget, and also the letters it provoked. I feel perhaps none of them appreciated the confidence many of us have in the ability of our own town supervisors to represent us. Ed Hatch has lived in Willsboro far longer than I have, as a matter of fact, all his life. He knows the issues of the town, and county, far more than I do.

As far as I know, his reputation is not that of a Ò big spenderÓ I feel his successor will represent us just as well.

John Uhlig Willsboro

Bigoted cartoon

To the Valley News: The cartoon published in the 12/20 edition of the Valley News was unusually ignorant and stupid. The point of the First Amendment protection of the free exercise of religion is precisely to prevent governmental interference with our religious beliefs. The Obamacare mandate, by curtailing religious freedom, is a threat to ALL religions, which is why the plaintiffs in the suits against the government represent other religions besides Catholicism.

I had thought that the long and shameful history of anti-Catholic bigotry had died out in America, but the Valley News, I see, is reviving it.

John I. Gardner Essex

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A small herd of horses braces for the cold in a Saranac field.

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Social center to host writers group

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The Elizabethtown Social Center will sponsor a writers group coordinated by Westport author Sandra Weber. The group will be held on the second and fourth Thursdays in January, February and March at 1 p.m. and is open to all skill levels, ages, and interests.

Group members will offer supportive and constructive criticism to each othersÕ writing efforts and exchange information about writing, publishing, and writer events in the area. The group is open to a wide variety of genre, including short story, novel chapters, poetry, essays, nonfiction book chapters, newsletters, newspaper/magazine articles, and childrenÕ s stories or simply recording your memories for your family. The main requirement in the group is that members have a desire to support writers and the creative process. Writing or sharing writing with the group is not required, just an enjoyment of learning about writing and offering encouragement. For those who are (or want to be) writers, it is an opportunity to get feedback, meet other aspiring writers, improve your skills, and learn more about publishing.

Weber is an independent scholar with a focus on the Adirondack Mountain region and womenÕ s history. She has published nine books, including Ò Adirondack Roots: Stories of Hiking,Ó Ò History and Women,Ó Ò Breaking Trail: Remarkable Women of the Adirondacks with co-author, Peggy Lynn,Ó and, Ò The Finest Square Mile: Mount Jo and Heart Lake.Ó She has also penned four childrenÕ s books and numerous magazine articles.

For more information about the group, contact the Social Center at 873-6408 or info@elizabethtownsocialcenter.org.

ETC board meeting set

WILLSBORO Ñ The Essex Theatre Company will have its January Board of Trustees meeting on Sunday, Jan. 5, at 5 p.m. at the Willsborough Visitors Center (next to the Willsboro Diner).

All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.

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Island Madness at Whiteface

WILMINGTON Ñ The 56th season of skiing and riding at Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington is underway and will celebrate Island Madness, a theme party presented by Bud Light, on Sunday, Jan. 5. Lift tickets are $40 for adults, $35 for teens and $30 for kids.

For more information on the Olympic venues, events, and for webcams from five locations, visit whiteface.com.

Monkey business at Keeseville library

KEESEVILLE Ñ The Keeseville Free Library will hold storytime Tuesday, Jan. 7, at 10 a.m. The theme for this monthÕ s Story Time is Monkey Business. For more information, call 834-9054.

Wells to speak at Wadhams Library

WADHAMS Ñ On Wednesday, Jan. 8, Colin Wells will give a talk entitled Ò The Memory of Song: The Short Life, Mysterious Death, and Revolutionary Genius of Milman Parry.Ó Harvard classical scholar Milman Parry was killed by an accidental gunshot wound in 1935 at the age of 33. While Parry had formulated a revolutionary theory about the foundation of Western literature, at the time of his death, he had written only a few pages of the book in which he planned to lay it out. Based on ParryÕ s few published articles, a leading authority later called him Ò the Darwin of Homeric scholarship.Ó Ò Last year I gave a talk about the impact of the alphabet -- how the alphabetic writing invented by the ancient Greeks gave rise to abstract thinking and allowed us to spread new ideas for the first time,Ó Wells said. Ò This talk is sort of a prequel -- IÕ ll focus on oral culture, how complex and sophisticated cultural traditions arose without the alphabet or any other kind of writing.Ó As with all the Wednesday talks at the library, this is free and open to the public.

“Abandoned Ray Brook Farm,” photograph on metal by Eleanor Sweeney

Farm exhibit at Artists Guild

SARANAC LAKE Ñ The January exhibit at the Adirondack Artists Guild will be Ò Down on the FarmÓ and will feature works by the guildÕ s fourteen members. Each artist will display several pieces relating to the theme of farms and anything having to do with farms. There will be paintings, photographs, ceramics, jewelry, and probably a few surprises included.

The exhibit will run from Jan. 10 through Feb. 3. There will be a reception open to everyone on Friday, Jan. 10, from 5 to 7 p.m.

The gallery islocated at 52 Main St, Saranac Lake.

OBITUARIES EVELYN EMMA GAY OCT 18, 1922 - DEC 22, 2013 Willsboro boro, one son and daughter Evelyn Emma Gay, 91, a in law, Otis and Jean Gay of proud member of the "Gold Willsboro, one brother Elbert Star Mothers" passed away Howard of Elizabethtown, Sunday, December 22nd at two sisters Bernice Urban of the Elizabethtown CommuMineville and Betty Christian nity Hospital. She was born of Elizabethtown, a daughter October 18th 1922 in Wadin law Jane Gay, 16 Grandhams, New York the daughchildren, 31 Great Grandchilter of Elbert and Julia (swan) dren, 7 great - great grandHoward. children and several nieces, Evelyn was a member of the nephews and cousins. She Gold Star Mothers with all was predeceased by her parfive of her sons serving in the ents, her husband, Robert United States military. Three Gay, four sons, Robert, Charof her boys served in Vietlie, Raymond and Gordon, nam, one in Korea, and one three sisters Florence, Beryl stateside. Her world was Jane, and Louise. changed forever when her Calling hours will be held son Charlie was killed in Friday December 27th from 4 Vietnam. She was the matri-6PM with a funeral at 6PM arch to a loving family who at W.M.Marvins Sons funeral she cared for deeply, she enhome in Elizabethtown. Burijoyed doing and displaying al will be held at Lewis cemepuzzles, reading, and doing tery in the spring. needle work. She had a genDonations in Evelyn's memouine love for animals, espery may be made to the Crane cially horses and her dog Mountain Valley Horse Resdutchy. In her final days the cue 7556, NYS Rte. 9N, Weststaff at Elizabethtown Comport NY 12993 or munity Hospital became part www.cmvhr.org or to the SPof her family with their excelCA, PO box 55, Elizabethlent care and attention to her. town, NY 12932 She is survived by her For online condolences daughter and son in law Eva please visit http://www.wm and Donald Cross of Willsmarvins.com/ RAYMOND JONES JUN 27, 1942 - DEC 22, 2013 Keeseville, NY. Raymond (Michael) Villenuve of NasJones, entered into eternal sau, NY, Susan (William) life on Sunday, December 22, LeClair of Cohoes, NY, two 2013 at CVPH in Plattsburgh brothers Charles Jones of after a brief illness. He was South Carolina and Frank born in Albany, Jones of Corinth, NY on June 27, his grandchil1942 the son of dren; Nicole, Bilthe late Frank ly, Deborah, and Elizabeth Whitney, MaryHenderson beth, Cassandra, Jones. He was Christopher and educated in AlAbby, also nine bany Schools. great grandchilRay was a U.S. dren, several Army Veteran nieces and serving in Vietnephews, several nam as a Cook sister and brothand combat engineer SPEC 5 er-in-laws, His cats Punk, with the 25th Infantry 65th Daisy and Whitey.

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A funeral was held Friday, He was self employed as AuDecember 27, 2013 at 11:00 to body Repairman in Ala.m. at the Gordon C. Emerbany, until retiring. ick Funeral Home, 1550 He was a member of the DisRoute 9 in Clifton Park. Callabled American Veterans ing hours were from 4-8 PM and The Newtonville United Thursday in the funeral Methodist Church. home.

Ray's favorite hobby was his Burial with military honors artwork, he was a sculpture will be in the Memory Garand enjoyed sculpting birds, den's Cemetery, Colonie. butterflies, sailboats and Memorial contributions may tigers, he also enjoyed paintbe made to the North Couning. try SPCA 7700 Route 9N In addition to his parents he Elizabethtown, NY 12932, T: was predeceased by a son (518) 873-5000: Patrick Jones. info@ncspca.org Survivors include his wife Funeral arrangements have Marygrace Ciarfello Jones been entrusted by the family whom he married on April to the Gordon C. Emerick Fu24, 1968, his children; Rayneral Home, 1550 Route 9, mond W. (Katherine) Jones Clifton Park, NY 12065. 518of Watervliet, NY, David 371-5454.

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Volunteer seminar set

PLATTSBURGH Ñ The North Country Regional Volunteer Center operated by the United Way of the Adirondack Region has partnered up with the United Way of NNY and the Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber of Commerce to offer a free seminar on volunteer recruitment and database development.

The training will take place at the Ramada Inn located at 6300 Arsenal Street, Watertown on Jan. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a free lunch served while discussing the volunteer database and volunteer recruitment strategies. All are encouraged to attend. RSVP by Jan. 3 to the United Way of NNY 788-5631 or email Trudy Slotnick at tslotnick@unitedway-nny.org.

Wall nominations sought

WILLSBORO Ñ Willsboro School is accepting nominations for its 2014 Wall of Distinction. The award is designed to recognize individuals who have made a significant impact to the school or achieved outstanding contributions to society as a former student at Willsboro Central. Applications are available by calling the school at 963-4456 or visiting willsborocsd.org. Deadline is Jan. 15.

Erosion training scheduled

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

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

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

Pendragon seeks young playwrights

SARANAC LAKE Ñ Pendragon Theatre is looking for submissions for its first annual Young Playwrights Festival, which will take place at the theatre on April 5 and 6. Young playwrights across the Adirondack Park are being asked to submit original one-act plays and musicals to be adjudicated by the Pendragon team for a chance to be presented on a professional stage.

The winning playwrights will work with a creative team composed of a director, dramaturg, designers, and actors to develop and stage the script. Students should expect a vibrant discussion of the work, a full rehearsal with the artistic team, and opportunities to re-write their plays. The Festival culminates in a full performance of the winning plays and a script-in-hand public reading of the runners-up. Pendragon artists will work with interested students and/or classes to present playwrighting workshops.

In order to be eligible, plays must be between 10 and 30 pages long, and can be on the subject of your choosing. Co-writing with other students is allowed. There are no fees to submit, and up to three plays per playwright/playwrighting team may be submitted. Pendragon will contact Festival Competition winners in

mid-February.The deadline for submissions has been extended to Feb. 1.

For more information, or to download the submission form, visit pendragontheatre.org, call 891-1854 or send an email to info@pendragontheatre.org.

TFCU accepting scholarship applications

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union (TFCU) is again offering local high school seniors the opportunity to win several scholarships toward tuition at a two or fouryear accredited college.

TFCU student members will be competing with high school students from credit unions statewide for $1000 Credit Union Association of New York awards. To be eligible, students must be college-bound high school seniors at the time of application, attending college for the first time in the fall of 2014, and members of the Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union. Applications are available at Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union’s home office located at 1178 NYS Rt. 9N, Ticonderoga and at their branch locations at 43 Meacham Street, Port Henry and 7519 Court Street, Elizabethtown and online at tfcunow.com.

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Continued from page 1 This yearÕ s event includes a free .5K (less than a half-mile) kids race (ages 12 and under) set to get underway at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24. This yearÕ s .5K kids race will be held under the lights in the Cross Country Stadium with fun prizes for finishers.

All participants are to register on site. All events are supported by High Peaks Cyclery and Nordic Specialist.

To register for the Lake Placid Loppet, or for more information, please log on to active.com/lakeplacid-ny/winter-sports/skiingraces/lake-placid-loppet-2014.

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Toss the kids into the snow!

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s a youngster growing up in the Adirondacks, I learned early on how to enjoy the winter and itÕ s many offerings, which ranged from snowball fights to snow forts, sledding, snowshoeing, skiing and skating I learned to embrace the winter at a young age, and how to take advantage of the recreational opportunities it offers.

In fact, until recently, IÕ d nearly forgotten about the many evenings spent atop the town hill tossing snowballs at passing cars. My memory was jogged just the other night, when a group of hooligans peppered my car with snowballs as I drove past the former scene of my crimes.

Adirondack winters can be the most extensive of all seasons, with snow storms typically arriving by October and the last of the snowpack hanging around until early May. If a person doesnÕ t know how to enjoy winter sports activities, it can become the cruelest of all the seasons, and up north, there is simply no way to avoid it. In fact, it is a key component the Adirondack culture.

Most local kids know how to jump start a car by the age of 10 and by then, theyÕ ve already been shoveling sidewalks for at least ta couple of years. Around here, thereÕ s more money to be made shoveling snow than in mowing lawns.

Over the years, IÕ ve had the opportunity to introduce many guests to the joys of winter travel; but my greatest pleasure was derived in the process of introducing my own children to the joys of the season. They ski, skate, play hockey and both spent time with the luge and bobsled.

IÕ ve often been asked whatÕ s the most appropriate age to start a child on skis, snowshoes or skates. My standard response is, Ò As soon as itÕ s comfortable for both you and the kids!Ó Comfortable is the key word. Kids are high energy and can be easily entertained with minimum equipment and minimal instruction. However, the main focus is having fun for everyone involved. Skis, skates or snowshoes are really winterÕ s toys. Sleds are a helpful tool for when the kids get tired.

Kids have a lower center of gravity, and if they fall the donÕ t have far

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to go. In fact, most kids like to fall in the snow, provided they are dressed properly.

My children have been on skis and skates from an early age. They began with boot binding skis, the type which allowed them to wear warm winter boots. They first learned how to slide, shuffle, fall and get up on the living room carpet.

Skiing is comfortable indoors as itÕ s warm, thereÕ s no deep powder, no cold mittens, no runny noses and it really generates great enthusiasm for getting outdoors.

When they finally advance to real snow, it’s important to remember they have short attention spans and mostly, they just want to have fun.

DonÕ t exceed their tolerance level, and try to stop while they still want more.

Be sure to pay attention to the weather and donÕ t attempt outings in bitter cold or windy conditions. Be sure to dress kids accordingly and keep the lessons to a minimum. It is helpful to have a hill nearby, but not too steep. Even if they canÕ t kick and glide; they will want the skis to slide.

Strive to make the experience exciting and entertaining for them, and be sure to quit before they are bored or get too cold, and always keep a sled handy, just in case! ItÕ s has to be fun, or itÕ s done. Keep some hot chocolate handy.

If you want to instill a child with the desire to pursue the activity, whether skiing, snowshoeing or skating; be certain it is on their terms.

Make their winter outings exciting and adventurous, and set simple yet achievable goals with a reward in mind.

We took a lot of home videos which are much easier to accomplish today than they were 15 or 20 years ago. Videos are great fun for them to watch their progress on TV, and itÕ s easier for parents to point out helpful techniques. Kids will strive to succeed if their parents are enthusiastic and involved.

Always quit the activity while you are ahead, and leave them wanting more, rather than wishing they could quit. Keep in mind that whatever the activity, it needs be for their satisfaction not yours! A ski lesson that degenerates into a snowball fight is still good fun; even if it signals the end of the lesson.

I believe that skating is best accomplished first in an arena and similar to alpine skiing; it helps to have professional instruction. It is always better to have children learn these skills along with someone their own age and ability.

Positive reinforcement brings better results than negatives, so be sure to encourage rather than criticize. You can lead by example, but just go at a slower pace.

Nordic skiing and snowshoeing lessons can easily be handled by most parents. For either activity, I find it best to set groomed tracks appropriate to the width of the childÕ s stride. Ski or snowshoe tracks that are comfortable for an adult may be too wide for a small child to straddle and can cause them to be off balance.

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The author and his daughter ski along the base of a large ice flow in this image taken by renowned Adirondack photographer, Frank Houck.

As children progress in skill, endurance and enthusiasm, it will soon be time to graduate from the backyard to a local nordic ski center. Be sure to upgrade their equipment appropriately since nothing hampers their development more than a pair of ski boots or skates that are too tight or skis that are too small.

When a child attains the skills necessary to enjoy the winter environment, their opportunities for positive recreational experiences are virtually unlimited. Parents and children will develop commonality and a set of shared skills that will result in an indelible recreational bond. According to recent reports, there are currently more people enjoying winter sports today than ever before. This is likely due to the advances in clothing, the availability of lighter and easier to use equipment, and a progressive and proactive winter sports industry.

It is important to realize that studies indicate the majority of lifelong skiers began skiing by the time they were in the 4th grade.

The research didnÕ t stop with just winter sports. Further studies indicate the majority of lifelong outdoor travelers were initiated to outdoor sports at a similarly early age, typically by their father, an Uncle or a close family friend.

The lack of structured entertainment centers such as movie theaters, social centers or YMCAÕ s in most Adirondack communities, should not be considered a negative factor; especially if parents and community leaders make the effort to provide similarly enjoyable positive recreational opportunities.

The community of Tupper Lake has long been a leader in this regard, with their continuing volunteer efforts to reopen Big Tupper Ski Area, and to develop a new, outdoor municipal skating rink. These new developments follow the successful effort to upgrade their local movie theater and bring it into the digital age. There is more to be done, but itÕ s obvious the community is well on the way.

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

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

FOR SALE Antiqua Hot Tub by Artsinan Spa's, excellent condition, $2500. For more info call 518 -643-9391 FRIGIDAIRE 6500 BTU’S AC Unit, $200; Cosilidated Dutch West wood stove $500; 1 man Pontoon boat $300. 518-708-0678

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16’ CENTER CONSOLE FIBERGLASS SCOUT BOAT, 50hp & 6hp Yamaha motors, Humming chart & depth plotter, trailer & cover. $10,500. 518-4834466

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

1968 LAUNCH Dyer 20’ Glamour Girl, Atomic 4 inboard engine, 30HP, very good condition. Safe, reliable, spacious, ideal camp boat. Reasonable offers considered. Located in Essex, NY. 802503-5452 1980 18 1/2 FT. Century Cuddy Cabin, 120 HP I/O, trailer, GPS depth finder, down rigger, plus. $2400 OBO. 518-963-8220 or 518 -569-0118 2001 SUPRA SANTERA low hrs., mint cond., great ski wake board boat, beautiful trailer included, $19,500. 518-891-5811 2005 WHITEHALL SPIRIT rowing/sailboat. Classic boat, rare find. Must sell! Asking $4500 OBO. 845-868-7711

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

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MOTORCYCLES 2010 HONDA STATELINE 1500 Miles, Black, Factory Custom Cruiser, 312 CC $7,800 518-5698170 WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE KAWASAKI 1967-1980 Z1900, KZ900, KZ1000, ZIR, KX1000MKII, A1-250, W1-650, H1 -500, H2-750, S1-250, S2-350, S3 -400 SUZUKI GS400, GT380, GT750, Honda CB750 (1969,1970) CASH. FREE PICKUP. 1-800-7721142, 1-310-721-0726 usa@classicrunners.com

2007 STINGRAY BOAT 25' Stingray Criuser, only 29 hours, LIKE NEW, sleeps 4, has bathroom, microwave, fridge, table, includes trailer, stored inside every winter. (518) 570-0896 $49,000

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

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED L I A B I L I T Y COMPANY (“LLC”) Name: Zeke's Pub LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on 11/18/13 Office Location: Essex County. The “SSNY” is designated as agent of the “LLC” upon whom process against it may be served.

“SSNY” shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: 3922 NYS Route 22, Willsboro, NY 12996 . Purpose: To engage in any law-

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VN-12/7-1/11/20146TC-52168 ----------------------------NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION OF LS MARINA LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 11/15/13. Office location: Essex County.

LLC formed in DE on 11/14/13. NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: Michael Damp, 2210 Saranac Ave., Lake Placid, NY 12946, principal business address. DE address of LLC: c/o The Corporation Trust Co., 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Sec. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901.

Purpose: all lawful purposes.

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----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: 312 ESSEX, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York Secretary of State (SSNY) on November 12, 2013.

Office location: Essex County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o 312 Essex, LLC, 44 Farm Way, Essex, NY 12993. Purpose: Real Estate ownership and all other legal purposes.

VN-11/30-01/04/20136TC-52146 ----------------------------ADIRONDACK SURVEYING PLLC, Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on

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Office Location: Essex County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 2276 Saranac Ave., Lake Placid, NY 12946. Purpose: to engage in the profession of Land Surveyor.

VN-12/14-1/18/20146TC-52183 ---------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF M. SINGHANARATHA LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/02/13. Office location: Essex County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 272 Mill Pond Dr., Lake Placid, NY 12946. Purpose: Own and operate a restaurant.

VN-12/14-1/18/20146TC-56695 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC): Name: HERITAGE PROPERTIES OF THE ADIRONDACKS, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/26/2013. Office location: Essex County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: C/O HERITAGE PROPERTIES OF THE ADIRONDACKS, LLC, P.O. Box 351, 7 School Street, Essex, NY 12936. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

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DATE OF FORMATION: The Articles of Organization were filed with the New York State Secretary of State on December 13, 2013.

NEW YORK OFFICE LOCATION: Essex County AGENT FOR PROCESS: The Secretary of State is designated as Agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC to 15 School Lane, AuSable Forks, New York 12912.

PURPOSE: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

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NORTHLINE ENERGY, LLC NOTICE OF FORMATION of a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC):

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

Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of

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

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

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