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Farm-to-table at Fledgling Crow in Keeseville

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Despite rainy weather, a Memorial Day parade was held in Saranac Lake, which traveled from the Hotel Saranac to the Harrietstown Hall. The parade’s path was moved due to construction on Broadway Street. Pictured here is the Saranac Lake Fire Department before the parade.

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RAY BROOK Ñ The New York State PoliceÕ s Troop B held its Memorial Day service on May 21 at the Ray Brook headquarters. The event honored those in their ranks who died in the line of duty.

The New York Police was founded in 1917, and since its founding 131 members have died in the line of duty, according to Major Richard Smith, Troop B Commander. Ò Sadly, since our gathering here last May, four members from our agency made the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of their duties,Ó Smith said, adding CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

NYS Troopers line up for a ceremony to remember those lost in the line of duty.

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LAKE PLACID Ñ ItÕ s been six months since the announcement that the Blue Line Group (BLG), a partnership of four regional not-for-profit nursing homes that was created to explore new models of elder care for the regionÕ s aging population, was slated to receive $7.1 million from the state to shore up their struggling bottom line.

Last December, officials from the facilities in the network, including Adirondack Tri-County in North Creek, Heritage Commons in Ticonderoga, Mercy Living Center in Tupper Lake and Uihlein Living Center in Lake Placid, said the monies would be used to fund essential supplies and daily operations that would keep the facilities afloat as they explored options for long-term sustainability.

While the first payments were scheduled to reach their accounts in late March, their accounts remain empty. Ò At this time, we have not received VAP monies,Ó said Charlie Miceli, Interim CEO of Inter-Lakes in Ticonderoga. Ò It is our understanding that receipt of VAP monies should occur soon, this is good news.Ó Miceli, who is serving temporarily after Inter-Lakes CEO Chip Holmes stepped down in April for a position with a Tennessee-based healthcare consulting firm, said he expects the funds to be released within the next 30 days. Ò These will be used to sustain operations that will keep CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

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Keeseville’s Fledging Crow farm keeping farming local

By Shawn Ryan

shawn@denpubs.com KEESEVILLE Ñ The farm-to-table movement is making great strides throughout the country, and no place is that more apparent than at Fledging Crow farm in Keeseville.

The farm, which features “Certified Naturally Grown” vegetables as an alternative to organically grown but with the same high standards, was founded six years ago by SUNY Plattsburgh student Ian Ater, who leased 18 acres of hay fields from one of his professors, and set to work building a farm. The farm has grown steadily in reputatutation as well as output in the intervening years.

They are primarily a Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA, farm. With a CSA, people pay a fee in the winter and are then supplied with vegetables weekly throughout the 21 week North Country growing season. They make their CSA deliveries to locations in Plattsburgh, Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, Keene and Keene Valley.

They also sell at farmersÕ markets in Keeseville, Keene Valley, Saranac Lake and Lake Placid, as well as at the North Country

Food Co-Op in Plattsburgh, and ConroyÕ s Organics in Beekmantown. Ò We just like to take good care of the land and our community, feed people good food and celebrate the seasons,Ó said Brittany Harris, who works at Fledging Crow.

One thing that becomes apparent at the farm, is that itÕ s all about the young generation, with new ideas about how to do this age old trade. Ater is 31, and co-owner Lucas Christenson is 29.

Many of their crew of 10 people working at Fledging Crow are even younger. The farm is currently a beehive of activity, with a new building going up and greenhouses nearly overflowing with early produce.

To bring more attention to the farm and the local food movement, Fledging Crow will feature Ò Crowfest,Ó a music festival featuring local bands being held at the Keeseville farm.

A very limited number of CSA slots are still available for the current year.

Brittany Harris waters produce at Keeseville’s Fledging Crow farm.

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2014 Lake Placid Distinguished Volunteers announced LAKE PLACID Ñ The Lake Placid North Elba National Volunteer Week Committee is pleased to announce the selection of both Adult and Youth Distinguished Volunteers of the Year for 2014. Dean Dietrich, of Lake Placid, is the 2014 adult volunteer honoree. The two youth volunteer honorees, Julianna Matos and Tony Miller, are both seniors at Lake Placid Central School.

Dean Dietrich, a recently retired teacher for the Lake Placid Central School District, has devoted thousands of hours to the betterment of the community throughout the years.

Dietrich is a Lake Placid/North Elba Historical Society (LPNEHS) Trustee. As part of his LPNEHS work, he has helped coordinate History Camp each summer for local children and has worked with high school students to design and update the LPNEHS website as part of their community service requirement for graduation. He is also a member of the Kiwanis Club, and a consistent presence at the Shipman Youth Center in support of various projects.

In the late 1980s, Dietrich served as chair of the public/open spaces sector for the community effort called Solutions Through Elba-Placid Planning Study (STEPPS). Dietrich has worked voluntarily for 12 years as chair of the Lake Placid/North Elba Community Development Board, most recently tasked with forming a new comprehensive plan for the Village of Lake Placid and the town of North Elba. The culmination of the groupÕ s years of

work was presented earlier this year and the board was made an official commission of town government in early April. In addition, he is leading work on the most recent Lake Placid/North Elba building code revision committee.

Lake Placid High School students are required to complete 40 hours of community service between sixth grade and high school graduation. Julianna Matos and Tony Miller are exemplary models of volunteering and community service.

Julianna Matos is a senior at Lake Placid High School and will be attending SUNY Cortland in the fall. She completed her mandatory 40 community service hours in sixth grade and continued to do volunteer work for the following six years. She has volunteered for Ironman each year, the Uphill Foot Race in Wilmington several times, Vacation Bible School, several fundraising events for the Class of 2014, and the list goes on and on. For her senior project, Julianna organized and recruited about 50 volunteers for the North Elba Half Marathon & 10K Race this past fall.

Matos is a dedicated and enthusiastic volunteer and is also an excellent organizer, able to inspire others to give service to the community. It is clear that Julianna will continue her volunteering efforts beyond graduation and throughout her life.

Tony Miller is a senior at Lake Placid High School and will be attending Skidmore College in the fall. He completed his 40 hours of mandatory community service in middle school and

then continued to volunteer over the past few years. Tony has accumulated hundreds of community service hours as scorekeeper, team statistician, ball boy, and bookkeeper for a number of Lake Placid Middle/High School sports teams, and he has given volunteer service to the Lake Placid/Wilmington Connecting Youth and Communities Coalition (CYC), as well as volunteering for a number of National Honor Society sponsored events.

The committee invites all to honor the three Distinguished Volunteers of the Year on Saturday, May 17 at 3:30 p.m. in Peacock Park, with a tree planting ceremony to honor all community volunteers. The tree planting will be immediately followed by a reception at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts Gallery from 4-6 p.m. to celebrate the contributions of the 2014 Distinguished Volunteers of the Year. The community is invited and encouraged to attend both events.

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Frontier Town dispute heats up Dispute over Essex County auction bid heads toward courts

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com NORTH HUDSON Ñ Three weeks after the Essex County Board of Supervisors moved to reject a local businessmanÕ s bid for the former Frontier Town property, a once-popular theme park off the Northway, the stakes have been raised, counter offers have been made and legal teams are bracing for a fight.

At the county tax auction on April 30, Keeseville resident George Moore offered a bid of $49,500 for a cluster of four parcels adjacent to the property he already owns, a structure known as the A-Frame that he purchased at a previous sale.

But at a lawmaker meeting in Elizabethtown on May 12 to accept or deny each of the bids Ñ altogether, 139 bidders bid on 150 total parcels Ñ the board of supervisors moved to reject MooreÕ s bid in favor of a higher offer from the town of North Hudson, who offered $60,000 at the meeting (but did not, like Moore, attend the auction and engage in the bidding process).

His was the only bid that was outright rejected by lawmakers.

North Hudson Supervisor Ronald Moore (no relation to George) told lawmakers at the meeting that discussions with county officials prior to the auction stipulated that the parcels would only be sold if the buyer met the $146,379.88 owed in back taxes, a condition that was singularly applied to these parcels, which span 88 acres and have a market value of $568,900.

George Moore expressed uncertainty when asked if he was aware of a minimum bid on the parcels.

Now, Moore is offering $65,000, to outbid North Hudson. Ò IÕ m 87 and IÕ ve been to a lot of auctions of all kinds,Ó Moore told the Valley News in a phone interview. Ò IÕ ve bought a lot of property over the years and I never saw one handled this way.Ó Ô VERY DISAPPOINTEDÕ Moore’s attorney, William Russell, confirmed that a counter offer was sent to County Attorney Dan Manning’s office and told the Valley News he was Ò very disappointedÓ in the boardÕ s decision and that his client would rather resolve the issue Ò in a practical wayÓ than through the courts. Ò If we canÕ t work it out, we will have to bring court action,Ó he said. Ò My client wants to give an opportunity to rectify this lack of notice,Ó referring to the decision that apparently caught Moore off guard after media reports surfaced following the supervisorsÕ decision.

Russell said accepting the $65,000 would immediately benefit the county. Ò County taxes are being affected by this as well as town taxes,Ó said Russell. Ò Taxpayers would be better off if this were put back on the rolls.Ó Essex County currently pays tax on the properties it has seized. No numbers were immediately available by the time this story went to press on how much it has paid annually on the Frontier Town parcels since 2006, the last year taxes were paid by the former owners, who have since vanished and could not be reached for comment.

Manning confirmed on Friday, May 23 that his office is reviewing the options for moving forward and doubled down on defending the boardÕ s actions. Ò There was absolutely nothing improper or clandestine with the Board of SupervisorsÕ decision to reject Mr. MooreÕ s bid,Ó he said in a written statement. Ò This issue has been repeatedly discussed at numerous committee and full board meetings prior to the auction.Ó Manning explained the saleÕ s terms and conditions Ò basicallyÓ form the basis of the auction contract between the parties and were contained in the auction brochure, published on the website and given to and signed by each bidder. Ò All bidders were aware that any bid on any sale could be rejected by the board,Ó he said. Ò Mr. MooreÕ s bid was rejected for legitimate and good reasons after consideration of the bid price and other associated factors. It is unfair and disingenuous to suggest that there has been any impropriety.Ó It remains unclear what constitutes Ò other associated factors.Ó Owing to the holiday weekend, Manning could not be reached for further comment by the time this story went to print. Ô VIRTUALLY NO PROPERTYÕ Ronald Moore previously told lawmakers and reporters he envisioned the former Wild West theme park as a much-needed economic engine for the town.

While he declined to comment on an ongoing legal case, a letter to his constituents dated Tuesday, May 20 sought to explain the town boardÕ s decision.

Citing previous reports from the Valley News and the Press-Republican, Moore discussed his role on a county task force that was set up to discuss the property and reaffirmed the now-familiar argument that MooreÕ s bid of $49,500 was one-third of the back taxes owed on the property and the countyÕ s right to accept or deny all bids.

He emphasized that if the town managed to sell the property within five years, they would pay the county one-third of the proceeds above the $60,000 paid.

He also cited the concerns of his constituents:

Ò For years, many of you have asked the [town] board to do something, anything, to bring business to town,Ó he wrote.

Echoing comments he previously made to the Valley News that some 90 percent of the North HudsonÕ s land is state-owned, and therefore prohibited from being developed, Moore said the town has Ò virtually no propertyÓ that a business could be developed other than the parcels at the center of the debate.

RECREATION HUB If the town lands the former theme park, a decision that will not be handed down until the Essex County Board of Supervisors meets on Tuesday, June 3, Moore said he plans on partnering with the Essex County Industrial Development Agency to try to market the property at a reasonable price to bring business to town, something he hopes will create jobs and give rise to the possibility of a small grocery or diner.

At a task force meeting earlier this year, the board threw out the option of IDA involvement, citing the estimated two years that it would take to see the project through its completion as impractical.

In the interim period, said Moore in the letter, North Hudson would try their hand at developing some of the property for recreational use, including snowmobiling, horseback riding and biking, something that would help attract what he predicts will be an influx of tourists after the state acquires the Boreas Ponds tract, 22,000 acres formerly owned by Finch Pruyn, the Glens Falls-based paper company.

Moore also cited ongoing efforts by the Department of Conservation to construct a trail from Newcomb to North Hudson that will eventually tie to Indian Lake, Long Lake and Minerva. Ò With our location directly off the Northway, we will be the start of this major trail system,” he said, also floating the idea of a guide service and parking lot for snowmobiles and horseriding rigs. Ò Yes, it will come off the tax rolls for a time, but we would hope that it would eventually return to the rolls with advantages, such as a business, that would far outweigh any early loss in taxes.Ó George Moore said while he is getting up in years and doesnÕ t yet have exact plans for what he would do with the parcels once they are finally combined, the separation of which he said has prohibited him from fully developing his holdings in the past (and have elicited complaints from critics), he is confident that his family Ñ including Philip, owner of MooreÕ s Concrete Ñ are capable and will hatch a plan for the future. Ò They will take over for me, but IÕ m still very active. I canÕ t walk good or see much, but my mind stills works.Ó

Cuddle Magic returning to Upper Jay UPPER JAY Ñ Cuddle Magic, an audience favorite at the Upper Jay Art Center, will return for a performance on Saturday, May 31.

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Supervisors: Accept the bid!

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here is a right way to conduct business and a wrong way. The way in which the Essex County Board of Supervisors handled the bid from Keeseville businessman George Moore following the recent county tax auction was the wrong way.

For background, George Moore attended the April 30 county tax auction and in good faith bid $49,500 for a cluster of four parcels that once held the popular Frontier Town theme park in North Hudson. The theme park has sat vacant for years, slowly disappearing into the Adirondack wilderness, and taxes have not been paid on the four parcels since 2006.

Moore already owns the large A-frame structure at the entrance of the defunct park, for which taxes are fully paid, and his intent was to purchase the adjoining 88-acres for possible future development of a campground or summer camp.

What happened following the auction is what truly has us puzzled. During a May 12 committee meeting, county supervisors voted 17-0 to reject MooreÕ s bid and instead accept a $60,000 offer made on behalf of the town of North Hudson by Supervisor Ronald Moore.

Supervisor Moore said county officials had discussed not accepting a bid on the former theme park of less than $146,000, the amount of back taxes owed, and said the 88-acres has considerable value to his town Ñ possibly as a business park Ñ because the small community has virtually no private property available for development.

In our opinion, the supervisor should be commended for his forward thinking, but the sequence of events that led to his offer was completely flawed.

First, if the town were truly interested in the parcel, why not put a representative at the tax sale to bid alongside everyone else? Since the parcels had been seized by the county for back taxes, and therefore by default owned by county taxpayers, wouldnÕ t it be in the best interest of those taxpayers to receive as much as possible for the properties through competitive bidding?

Sure, county supervisors reserve the right to reject any bid. But in this case they then turned around and totally undermined the bidding process by okaying what, on the surface, appears to be an insider deal with North Hudson.

Supervisors owe it to the taxpayers and to bidders at future tax auctions to conduct these auctions in a fair and transparent manner, otherwise, it will affect how people bid at future auctions.

Secondly, other than a few conversations during previous meetings, we see no record

of a minimum bid ever being posted on these parcels. A cursory glance through the material provided to bidders Ñ including George Moore Ñ shows no mention of a minimum bid. We presume this would be the basis of the lawsuit George is threatening Ñ one that supervisors would no doubt spend thousands more in taxpayer dollars defending.

And, even if this unpublished minimum bid truly does exist, the offer on the table from North Hudson comes nowhere near the $146,000 owed in back taxes.

At the same time, placing these parcels in municipal ownership would remove them from both the county and town tax rolls. As much as county supervisors love to bemoan raising taxes, it baffles us that they would want to remove properties with a full market value of $568,900 from the tax rolls.

Finally, Ronald Moore may have the best of intentions, but this property has proven to be an albatross for the private owners who have invested in it, which is why the county is in this pickle with back taxes in the first place. So, why should residents of the town and county believe it can suddenly be converted into the Silicon Valley of the North Country?

It is a super location with great ingress and egress to I-87, but there are a lot of similar locations in the Adirondacks that, like the former Wild West park, contain more tumble weeds than business growth. A look at the dozens of unoccupied industrial parks inside the Blue Line is testament to that.

Perhaps the residents of North Hudson should be given the opportunity to vote on the purchase prior to it taking place.

George Moore has been criticized by some for not developing the one Frontier Town parcel he owns and allowing it to fall further and further into disrepair. In his defense, however, he owned just a small piece of the pie and it now appears he is making an effort to restore the property to something that will benefit the town. We believe he should be given the opportunity to do so.

History has shown the odds of a successful businessman Ñ who pays his taxes, by the way Ñ redeveloping a parcel into an endeavor that will benefit the entire region are far greater than a government entity doing so.

In an effort to avoid litigation, George Moore has now offered $5,000 more for Frontier Town than North Hudson did. The board of supervisors is aligned to potentially vote on the matter during its June 3 regular board meeting.

It is time they clean up this ethical quandary, and accept the bid offered by George Moore. Ñ Denton Publications Editorial Board

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Do you think that was the moany years ago when tive or do you think they looked I was a junior in high at the game board that makes up school, I needed to the political districts and thought, earn a letter in one more sport along with perhaps a little perbefore I could earn my coveted suasion from political operatives, Varsity Club Jacket. Back in where do I have the best opportuthe days of high school, next to nity to land a gig in congress? owning your own car, the varIÕ ve not had the opportunity to sity club jacket was a symbol of meet any of the so called Ò carpetsuccess. bagger candidatesÓ running for You are, no doubt asking Dan Alexander office yet, but I must confess I do yourself, why this trip down Thoughts from question their motives for seeking memory lane? Well, bear with these positions. Unlike the Denton me for a few quick paragraphs Behind the Pressline Editorial Board, I do think your and IÕ ll get to that point shortly. roots are an important bond with My goal to get the jacket was purely a selfish motive on my part. To be the people you represent. Are we just a stepping stone in there calculated political careers? awarded the jacket I had to letter in three differDo these candidates have a deep rooted love ent varsity sports before my senior year. Spring for this rural area and seek to make a name for time sports were limited at our school, so I had themselves by giving voice and bringing opto pick the sport and the competition at the poportunity to our region of the country? Let me sition or in my case in the event in which I felt make this clear, not being from here should not I could excel. disqualify them, but I think itÕ s very important I decided my best chance to get that letter was in track, running the dreaded two mile that we know their motivation for seeking the position and what they see as their long term race. I was not a distance runner. I wasnÕ t fast political and personal aspirations. enough for the sprints or huddles. Not strong Skepticism aside, these may be talented peoenough for the pole vault or shot-put, but I was tough enough to gut out the long distance race ple who perhaps can change the way of Washin order to place at least third in enough meets ington politics, but IÕ m not interested in being a stepping stone to boost the career of someone to get my letter. You see there wasnÕ t much comwho seeks a permanent and lucrative lifestyle petition at the two mile event. It wasnÕ t all that in Washington. I want to know that the person glamorous running around the track 8 times seeking my vote has my best interests at heart, with your tongue hanging out while other comnot theirs. petitors lounged around the inner track waiting My other fear, regarding candidates not for the more fashionable events to take place. rooted in the district they hope to represent, is My decision to seek that role was not based in my deep rooted desire to do well for my school the outside influences from PACs and political or team. It was purely personal and strictly parties who will flow extensive dollars from outside the district to insure their hand picked about my desire to own the jacket. candidate is elected. I know this is a political So with that thought in mind I wonder if there is any correlation between my motives reality, but when my elected representative has greater loyalty to those outside the district, just way back then and why we see folks from outwho are they really representing and exactly side our political districts relocating to our communities to seek office. Our areas don’t hold where to do their loyalties lie?

This country faces many serious problems great prestige. As a member of our editorial and we need serious candidates who are comboard wrote last week on this subjectÉ . Ò We mitted to resolve those problems rather than are older than the rest of the country. WeÕ re losthose who want to join the Washington elite ing more people. WeÕ re sicker, poorer and less party and follow the established trends set by educated. Public services Ð are crumbling into dustÓ . So why does someone who doesnÕ t sleep the partisan leadership. We need elected offihere or spend their lives here among us want to cials who are able to lean on real life personal experiences in the private sector to guide them represent our views in Washington, D.C.? through the political maze in Washington. In There must be a driving motive that caused the end, to this standard, every candidate must them to wake up one day and say to themselves, Ò Hey I want to go represent, those poor, be held accountable. sick, less educated people, up north, where Dan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton Publimany of their own are moving away and their cations. He may be reached at dan@denpubs.com. infrastructure is crumbling around them!Ó

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To the Valley News: The Champlain ValleyÕ s economic vitality is inextricably linked with trails and outdoor recreation. Our recent Grand Inn-to-Inn Hike is a great example of that. Over 200 people came out to hike from the Westport Hotel & Tavern to the Essex Inn. Many came from far away and will tell their friends about the easy hike between two historic hamlets through the valleyÕ s scenic landscape. Some will undoubtedly return for our National Trails Day hikes and Celebrate Champlain Area Trails event on June 7.

As we create more trails connecting communities, the word will continue spreading that this is a great place to visit. And that is good for business because people will patronize restaurants, eat local food, stay at our inns, purchase items in stores, send their children to local camps, and need ancillary services like shuttles, guides, entertainment, and bike rentals.

We had a lot of help in making the hike a success. Thank you to Poko-MacCready Camps for shuttling hikers; to Ernies Market & Deli, Dogwood Bread Company, Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm and WillsboroÕ s Village Meat Market for providing tasty snacks at the hike oases; to Cupola House, The Depot Theatre, Emmett Carter Green Design, EssexonLakeChamplain.com, Essex Ice Cream CafŽ , The Galley at Westport Marina, Lake Champlain Yoga & Wellness, Normandie Beach Club, Overtime Photography, Old Dock Restaurant, Pataki Farm, Phillips Art Conservation Studio, The Pink Pig, Joe and Debbi Shaw, Sim Vivo, LLC., and the Westport Country Club.

Special thanks to Rick Dalton for the idea to have the hike, to Steven Kellogg for making the happy oases signs, and to Katie Shephard of the Essex Blog and Aubrey Bressett of College for Every Student for publicizing it. Finally, thank you to the volunteers, all the hikers, and everyone who noticed and talked about the Grand Hike.

Chris Maron Champlain Area Trails

Thank you to this volunteer To the Valley News: Back in December of 2013 several community members of Westport did their annual volunteering to put the holiday decorations up in the Library Park. As we were doing this, a news reporter came by and later did an article with a picture on what was said as a group, remarking about one of the statues very much in need of fresh paint.

That article brought this project to the attention of Donna Landon of Lewis, through her brother living in Westport. Donna came to look at the project and volunteered her time to repair and repaint the statue for us.

As one of the Holiday Decorations Team and on their behalf, I would like to express our appreciation to Donna. You did a fabulous job and we are very grateful!

Nancy Decker Westport

Proper flag protocol To the Valley News: With the parade season upon us, I would very much like to issue a reminder.

The proper protocols for the American Flag and the National Anthem

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are to rise to your feet, remove your hat or headgear, hold it over your heart and stand in reverence to these great icons of American Freedom.

All too often, we see the proud veteran struggle to rise and remove his hat in respect while those around him continue their conversations, leave headgear on and ignore the passing of the flag or the playing of our National Anthem.

Please remember that are hundreds of thousands of brave souls who are not here to celebrate parades and holidays because they stood up, stepped up and fought under the flag for our freedom.

When these brave soldiers are fighting on foreign soil, the flag is the symbol that energizes them and reminds them of those back home waiting for their return.

Please enjoy your parades, enjoy your cookouts and parties, but also, please remember where we are and who gave us this freedom Ð rise, show respect and honor those who have given that to us.

Richard Cutting Essex County Sheriff

Heritage House welcomes ambassadors WESTPORTÑ Ambassador training session(s) will be held on Tuesday, June 10 from 7 - 8 p.m. and on Saturday, June 21 from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at the Westport Heritage House. We ask that you attend one of the brief sessions to familiarize yourself with new updates at the Visitor Center.

We are always seeking new volunteers - perhaps you know of someone that you would like to suggest we contact. Please let us know their name or better yet, ask them to attend one of the training sessions with you.

We are excited about the changes that have been made over the past few months and are eager to share them with you. This year will see a change in our display cases. Westport will be celebrating its bi-centennial in 2015 and we will begin this year with displays of photos and Items representing time through the years. Many of you have asked for Wi-Fi at the Heritage House and we are pleased to let you know that you can access it this year. To begin the season we are organizing a student art show to hang June and early July, just before the annual Spirit of Place art show and silent auction.

We invite you along with the community to our open House on Thursday, June 19th at 5:00 PM as the Westport Heritage House Committee puts on a party to begin our 2014 Visitor Center season. Come join us! rable tunes from Frank SinatraÕ s career!

Please email Meredith Johnston at johnst@westelcom.com or call Meredith at 962-4590, Judy Bertsche at 962-8670 or Betty Band at 962-8917 and let us know which training you can attend.

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ast week I travelled to New York City to witness my daughter receiving her masterÕ s degree from New York University. The night before the ceremony, the majestic Empire State Building was all lit up with purple and white lights, NYUÕ s colors.

We walked to the university campus and grounds surrounding the university.

We sat in the

By Scot Hurlburt park and we discussed the upcoming graduation, what a journey it has been and what might be next. I felt great pride that my daughter would receive her masterÕ s degree from such a fine university and in her last semester of college finishing with a 4.0 grade point average.

The day of the graduation, people arrived in taxi cabs, limousines, bicycles and on foot.

Parents snapped pictures around the cascading water fountain in front of Lincoln Center where the graduation would take place. The graduates kept arriving in their dark purple gowns and formed little purple pods across Lincoln Centers Ô grounds.

Classmates found each other for final hugs and final goodbyes. The day included many tears and much laughter and many profound and heartfelt words from professors, alumni and students.

As I jostled about on the subway trip back, I considered the six years that my daughter, our family, has committed to arriving at this day. I can still remember her first day of school, her new clothes and new backpack, her expectant smile and her eagerness to have it all begin.

My daughter, like most people who are successful, have enjoyed the support and wisdom of many helping and teaching adults and classmates along the way. There have been many fine teachers within the school community and also those on the outside of school. I recalled some of those very special people, a Girl Scout leader who did amazing and inspiring things, like scuba diving in a pool that was sixty feet deep or snow camping during winter.

These events, and many others, helped my daughter to think big even if she was just a little girl from a very small town.

Her grandmother taught her many things about life and about family but not how to speak French, though she spoke it fluently. Ò You are an American, you speak English,Ó she would say. A close friend became a beloved surrogate uncle and showed her the Ò other worldÓ of big cities and helped to teach her the importance of long friendships. A wonderfully kind retired lady became her at home baby sitter and taught her the importance of patience, kindness and so much more.

While she attended graduate school she lived with a dear family friend who both supported our daughter and gave her a place to live while in graduate school. She also had many wonderful teachers in school that both taught and challenged her to do her very best whether it was playing a sport, learning a school lesson or taking part in a school or after school play.

My daughter was also lucky to be part of several very special school classes where she was learning alongside of many very bright and intelligent classmates. In some very important ways, the many friends that frequently came to our house may have taught her as much as any other part of her life experience.

As her parent, I want to thank everyone who helped her to arrive at this remarkable day and there have been so many along the way. I continue to be impressed with my daughters many schoolmates from the North Country that have gone off to major universities and done very well. As so much is said about the quality of school education and how poor it is, I believe that schools have a role in educating our children; however, it will take many other adults and young people outside school to insure that our children are receiving a quality education.

I believe that it is possible to provide a quality education in the North Country and the many accomplished young people that come from here provide substantial evidence of that fact. Remember, all kids count.

Kids Count

Variety show a hit To the Valley News: Westport/Elizabethtown Cub Scout Pack 63 held its first ever Variety Show Fund Raiser on Friday, May 16 at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall.

Because of lots of help and support from the community, it was a success.

The proceeds will be used for programs for the boys and in their service to the community.

On behalf of the scouts and their leaders, I would like to offer a special thanks to these generous sponsors: StewartÕ s Shops, Dragon Press, Egglefield Bros. Inc, Dr. Kevin O’Keefe, Plattsburgh Animal Hospital and Bradamant.

Thank you, also, to the following businesses and individuals for their in-kind donations: Elizabethtown Sunoco, The Arsenal Inn, Aubuchon Hardware, ErnieÕ s Market, CynthiaÕ s Photos, Westport Marina, Lyn & Lillian Lobdell, Brandon Madill, Scott Gibbs and Kathryn Cramer. Thanks to Keith Lobdell for serving as host, Kaitlin Perry-Rowe for handling the lights and to the scoutsÕ parents for their help in putting the show together.

I would like to acknowledge and thank Jill Lobdell, Unit Commissioner for her creative ideas, energy and tireless work on this event and all of the packÕ s programs and projects.

And finally, thanks to all those who came to the show in support of Cub Scouts! We couldnÕ t do it without you.

Larry Carroll Cub Scout Pack 63 Committee Chair

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News Briefs Keene antiques show needs vendors

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ There will be a blood drive at Elizabethtown Community Hospital (ECH) on Tuesday, June 3 from 3 Ð 6 pm. The blood drive is being managed by the North Country Regional Blood Center which provides blood and blood products to hospitals in the region. The main benefit of working with the North Country Regional Blood Center is that donations are processed, stored and used locally Ð at hospitals throughout the local region.

ECH uses blood in its emergency room and in its chemotherapy and infusion department, where patients often receive platelet and blood transfusions. Ò I hope that our community members roll up their sleeves,Ó said Jane Hooper, ECH community relations director. Ò By donating blood, they can, quite literally, do something that helps their friends and neighbors in a very tangible way.Ó

Apparently, it does take a village

KEENE VALLEY Ñ Space for artisans, crafters and antique dealers is still available for the 22nd Annual High Peaks Arts and Antiques Show to be held on Aug. 23 and 24, on Marcy Field. Show times are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, rain or shine.

The show features regional exhibitors displaying pottery, jewelry, rustic furniture, woodturning, basketry, photography, metal work, handmade knives, paintings, textiles, and glass. Antique dealers display vintage Adirondack books and memorabilia, furniture, collectibles and unusual finds in one of the finest shows the area has to offer.

Outdoor space is available as well as tent space. There is food available for purchase, live music, free parking and no admission fee for attendees.

Artisans or vendors who wish for more information on this event can contact Laurie Berube at 518-891-6126 or email at: lauriejaneb@verizon. net.

Call for entries at the Adk Lakes Center for the Arts

BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE Ñ The Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts wants to show the diversity of your lens. All are encouraged to submit photographs to be considered for their Juried Photo Show, Diversity.

Entries are being excepted through May 30. All photography styles will be considered in the selection process, donÕ t miss out, apply today! $30/$20 members (for 3 images), $10 per additional image. For more information, contact 518-352-7715.

E’town CoC hangs flower baskets ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ For the sixth year in a row, the ElizabethtownLewis Chamber of Commerce has hung baskets of beautiful spring flowers on two downtown bridges in Elizabethtown in time for Memorial Day. The 24 baskets were planted in March by Rob Hastings of Rivermede Farm in Keene. The cost of the baskets and flowers comes from Chamber membership dues. The work of hanging the baskets was done by Chamber Officers Bruce Pushee, Evelyn Hatch and Mary McGowan with assistance from chamber members Margaret Bartley and Harry Gough. They also received help from a surprise volunteer, Elizabethtown resident Aaron Woolf, who is running in this yearÕ s race for US Congress.

The Bridge at the East end of River Street could not be decorated because it is is being rebuilt by NYS DOT. Volunteers from Mountain Lakes Services will be caring for and watering the flowers through out the summer.

Reach the writer at hurlburt@wilidblue.net

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North Country airports receive $1.4 million

By Jon Hochschartner jon@denpubs.com

LAKE PLACID Ñ U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced on May 21 that three North Country airports will receive nearly $1.4 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for airport facility upgrades. Specifically, Lake Placid Airport will received $427,500 for taxiway repairs; Adirondack Regional Airport in Saranac Lake will receive $684,000 to rehab an aging terminal apron and make drainage improvements and Malone-Dufort Airport will receive $270,000 to repair and upgrade electrical systems and lighting equipment.

Steve Short, manager of the Lake Placid airport, was happy to hear his facility had received money. Ò ItÕ s always good to have the airport maintained,Ó Short said. Ò There are cracks in the taxiways.Ó

Vietnam veterans’ photos sought ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation project Ò Faces Never ForgottenÓ needs help obtaining missing photos of Vietnam veterans from New York. These photos will help complete an electronic Ò Wall of FacesÓ in the new education center at the Vietnam Memorial Wall. Ò The Faces Never Forgotten program is an effort to put a face and a story to each name on The Wall through the generosity of those willing to help locate their photos and make financial contributions to build the Education Center,Ó according to the VVMF website. Ò This program will ensure this vital piece of history will be remembered and honored by visitors from around the globe for generations.Ó The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation is working to locate photos of all 58,286 soldiers listed on the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. They are building a new Education Center at the Wall right near the existing memorial wall on the National Mall. Construction for the facility is planned to start in 2016 and be completed for a grand opening in 2019. Ò If you have a picture of a loved one or fellow veteran whose name is on The Wall, please help the Memorial Fund honor these individuals by putting a face with a name,Ó the VVMF website said. Ò Regardless of whether or not the Memorial Fund has a photo of the individual already, we encourage you to submit it anyway. We are trying to collect as many photos of each individual as possible.Ó The new building will include an electronic Ò Wall of FacesÓ corresponding to the names on the wall. So far, the VVMF has collected 34,000 of the photos and still needs to find approximately 24,000 photos of soldiers listed on the wall. More information about this project can be found at vvmf.org.

In Franklin County, local servicemen whose photos need to be found include: Vaughn O. Doty of Rainbow Lake; Tyrone F. Lamitie of Brushton; Earl F. Macey Jr. of Saranac Lake; Charles R. Martin of Hogansburg; Howard R. Paquin of Gabriels; and James H. Rust and Scott F. Wemette of Malone In Clinton County, local servicemen whose photos need to be found include: Edward F. Brown Jr., Thomas E. Townsley, Robert C. Wallace, Robert V. Snipe, Gene A. LaBounty, Albert W. Cudworth, Eugene E. Bonnett, Michael F. Conley, Arthur R. Duprey and Carl J. Latour of Plattsburgh; Michael J. Petrashune of Lyon Mountain; John F. Snow of Rouses Point; and Gerard M. McDonald of Ellenburg Depot.

In Essex County, local servicemen whose photos need to be found include: Joseph F. Ribeiro and Henry A. Mitchell of Keeseville; Charles E. Gay of Westport; Melvin A. Wade of Lewis; and Richard D. Stevens of Elizabethtown.

Corey Hurwitch, the manager of Adirondack Regional Airport, was similarly excited to hear his facility had been awarded the funds to repair what he said was essentially a parking lot for planes. Ò ItÕ s pretty important to us because the apron was never designed to handle the size of aircraft we park on it.Ó Hurwitch said his organization had been soliciting funds for the project for three or more years. A representative of the Malone-Dufort Airport could not be reached for comment.

Schumer said he was pleased with the federal investment in North Country airports. Ò We should always strive to achieve the highest standards of aviation safety, and this funding will support that goal by repairing and upgrading the infrastructure at Lake Placid, Adirondack Regional, and Malone-Dufort Airports,Ó Schumer said.

Gillibrand said the investments would be important for North Country airports. Ò These federal dollars will help support infrastructure upgrades to improve our airports and provide better, safer service for New Yorkers,Ó Gillibrand said.

The funding for the three airports is part of the Airport Improvement Program, administered by DOTÕ s Federal Aviation Administration. The Airport Improvement Program provides grants to public agencies for the planning and development of public-use airports that are included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS).

The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) was established by the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982. Since then, the

AIP has been amended several times, most recently with the passage of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. Funds obligated for the AIP are drawn from the Airport and Airway Trust fund, which is supported by user fees, fuel taxes, and other similar revenue sources.

Sinfonietta volunteers to hold reception

LAKE PLACID Ñ The Lake Placid Sinfonietta Guild, the group of community volunteers that supports the activities of the orchestra, will hold its annual organizational meeting in Lake Placid on Thursday, June 12, from 5-7pm at Camp Tamaracks, the home of Karen Holmes. This is an informal gathering to organize the volunteer workforce that supports the Lake Placid Sinfonietta, and new volunteers of all abilities and ages are always welcome! RSVPÕ s are requested to help plan the reception.

Guild members assist the orchestra in a variety of ways including ushering at concerts, selling raffle tickets, assembling mailings of printed materials, providing post-concert receptions, assisting with musician housing, distributing brochures, filing music, and doing an array of office tasks. The Lake Placid Sinfonietta relies on this core group of volunteers to present its concert season and considers the Sinfonietta Guild to be an integral part of its operations. To RSVP for this reception, or to be added to the volunteer list without attending, please call the Lake Placid Sinfonietta office at 518-523-7380 or 518-523-2051. You can also respond via email through the orchestra website at www.LakePlacidSinfonietta.org.

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Your complete source of things to see and do in the North Country Thursday, May 29 WESTPORT — Fifth in a semi-regular healthy meal planning workshop at the Cornell Cooperative Extension. Space is limited, call 962-4810 for reservations: 3 p.m.

Friday, May 30

PLATTSBURGH — North Funktree perform at 10 p.m. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for food and drink specials.

Saturday, May 31

PLATTSBURGH — Universal Transit perform at 10 p.m. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for food and drink specials.

ESSEX — Board of trustees meeting. Essex Theatre Company. 10 a.m. to noon.

All welcome.

Sunday, June 1

CHAZY — Community Variety Show. C.C.R.S. auditorium. 6 p.m. For more information, call 846-7135 ext. 111.

Monday, June 2

LAKE PLACID — Book club discussion. 7 p.m. Lake Placid Public Library.

Tuesday, June 3

LAKE PLACID — Book club discussion. 7 p.m. The Bookstore Plus.

Wednesday, June 4

WESTPORT — Last in this past spring’s semi-regular healthy meal planning workshops at the Cornell Cooperative Extension. Space is limited, call 962-4810 for reservations: 3 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH — Open mike 10 p.m. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518563-2222 for food and drink specials.

WILMINGTON — Wilmington Historical Society: “The Whiteface Mountain Horse.” Refreshments provided. For more info, contact Karen Peters at 518-4208370. 7 p.m., Wilmington Community Center.

Friday, June 6

SARANAC LAKE — Painting exhibit. Adk Artists Guild. 5-7 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH — East Bound Jesus perform at 10 p.m. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for food and drink specials.

PLATTSBURGH — Big Slyde performs at 7:30 p.m. Palmer Street Coffeehouse. $10.

SARANAC LAKE — Art by Italo Clemente: “The Media and Moods 1930-2010.”

Bluseed Studio. 5-7 p.m. Free.

Saturday, June 7

MOOERS — Twentieth annual Mooers town-wide yard sale. Town maps avaiilable at fire station. For more Information, call 518-236-7246.

PLATTSBURGH — Blind Owl Band perform at 10 p.m. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for food and drink specials.

Wednesday, June 11

PLATTSBURGH — Open mike at 10 p.m. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518563-2222 for food and drink specials.

Friday, June 13

PLATTSBURGH — Formula 5 perform at 10 p.m. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for food and drink specials.

Saturday, June 14

LAKE PLACID — Story time. 10 a.m. Bookstore Plus. 518-523-2950.

PLATTSBURGH — The Edd perform at 10 p.m. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for food and drink specials.

Wednesday, June 18

PLATTSBURGH — Open mike at 10 p.m. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518563-2222 for food and drink specials.

Friday, June 20

PLATTSBURGH — Funk Wagon perform at 10 p.m. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for food and drink specials.

Saturday, June 21

PLATTSBURGH — Universal Transit perform at 10 p.m. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for food and drink specials.

Wednesday, June 25

PLATTSBURGH — Open mike at 10 p.m. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518563-2222 for food and drink specials.

Friday, June 27

PLATTSBURGH — North Funktree perform at 10 p.m. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for food and drink specials.

Saturday, June 28

LAKE PLACID — Book signing with Hallie Bond and Stephen Topper. 3-5 p.m.

Bookstore Plus. 518-523-2950.

PLATTSBURGH — Domm and Friends perform at 10 p.m. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for food and drink specials.

Sunday, June 29

ST. HUBERTS — Rick Dennis preaches. All Souls Episcopal Chapel. 10 a.m.

Monday, June 30

LAKE PLACID — Story time. 10 a.m. Bookstore Plus. 518-523-2950.

Wednesday, July 2 WILMINGTON — Wilmington Historical Society: “Hidden Messages in Local Quips and Quotes.” Refreshments provded. For more info, contact Karen Peters at 518-420-8370:. 7 p.m., Wilmington Community Center.

Thursday, July 3 WESTPORT — Ryan Montbleau performs. 7:30 p.m. Ballard Park. Soundwaveswestport@gmail.com.

Sunday, July 6

ST. HUBERTS — Mark Robinson preaches. All Souls Episcopal Chapel. 10 a.m.

Thursday, July 10 WESTPORT — Taylor Haskins performs. 7:30 p.m. Ballard Park. Soundwaveswestport@gmail.com.

Saturday, July 12

LAKE PLACID — Investigations, Intelligence, Security, and Risk Evaluation roundtable. 8:30 a.m. Mountain View Room of the Conference Center of Lake Placid. $30 by reservation, $35 at the door. info@lakeplacidinstitute.org..

ECH to host diabetes health fair ELIZABETHTON Ñ A diabetes health fair will take place on Tuesday, June 3 from 4 to 6 pm at Elizabethtown Community Hospital.

This free event is open to the public and includes speakers, cholesterol and A1C (glucose level) testing, an EKG, body mass index assessment, blood pressure check and vision evaluation.

Podiatrist Dr. Richard Donaela will be the eventÕ s featured speaker, offering information in regard to foot care for those with diabetes. During his presentation, participants will have an opportunity to ask general questions about concerns that they may have.

Attendees will be able to talk with registered dieticians and nutrition educators about how to best manage their glucose and insulin levels. The hospital’s certified diabetes educator Mary White-Ferris will also be on-hand during the event to answer questions and provide information for participants.

Snacks and recipes will be offered, for those looking for new ideas. According to Mary White-Ferris, mealtime can be a challenge. Ò People who are suddenly confronted with the necessity of changing the way that they cook and eat can sometimes feel overwhelmed,Ó she said. Ò Additionally, people enjoy exploring new recipes. We want to help provide options and ideas.Ó Novo Nordisk, Sanofi Aventis, and other prescription drug and diabetic testing supply manufacturers will be on site to showcase the latest in prescription drug research and technology, along with an insurance representative from Fidelis.

Representatives from local agencies and businesses including Essex County Public Health will also be on hand.

Call Mary White-Ferris, at 873-9005 for more information.

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that since the last gathering, 12 retirees from Troop B had passed away. Thirteen members of Troop B have been killed in the line of duty since its founding, the most recent death having occurred in 2008. Ò On this day we pause for a brief moment to honor the memory of our deceased members and pay special tribute to the important role they played in our proud heritage,Ó Smith said. Ò On this occasion we also honor the courage, integrity, and dedication of the troopers, investigators, and field supervisors who are currently working to continue our proud heritage of service to the citizens of New York State.Ó Pastor Shane Lynch of St. BartholemewÕ s Church in Old Forge also spoke at the event.

“To remember, to reflect, to honor the memory and sacrifice of those who have gone before us, this is our solemn task this day,Ó Lynch said. Ò The long grey line continues its proud service across our great state. And going forth today we do so not in sorrow but renewed in commitment, enlivened in confidence, and strengthened by the witness and example of those who have come before.”

Smith said he also wanted to thank the retired police members who were in the audience. Ò Each of us who continue to serve inherited a place in the New York State Police where honor and pride were both protected and perpetuated by you who served the long grey line before us,Ó Smith said. Ò We forever pledge our integrity and a duty to serve with humility to each of you.

Thank you for your years of service and your attendance at these solemn ceremonies.Ó At right: Members of State Police Troop B salute during a May 21 Memorial Day service as the flag is lowered in Ray Brook.

Photo by Jon Hochschartner

Going Gray From page 1

us running to explore options for long-term sustainability,Ó he said, including shared services with the other homes in the network. ÒW eÕ re very excited about that. It takes time to adjudicate all those funds.Ó Asked about staffing changes and alterations to the facility’s bed mix once the funds were received, Miceli said their priority was to Òs tay the course.Ó ÒO ur goal is making sure we provide essential services for the community. As we go forward, thatÕ s all we can do.Ó GOING GRAY Miceli discussed the Adirondack Park Regional Assessment 2014 with a reporter, a report issued last month that painted the regionÕ s demographics situation as dire.

Administrators of the four homes in the BLG network cited the last five-year report as one catalyst in the group’s formation.

Among the most striking findings in the 2014 report: • The median age in the Adirondack Park is eight years older than in the rest of the state and five years older than in the communities outside the ParkÕ s boundary in the same 12-county area.

• Population within the Blue Line is declining at a steadily increasing pace and the median age will increase by four years this decade alone to 51 (it was 31 in the early 1970s). By 2030, more than one-third of residents will be over the age of 60 and those under 30 will decline by an average of 14 percent each decade un-

til 2030.

While the population is growing gray, the land is growing greener: • Since 1972, state-owned and protected lands have grown by 50 percent to 3,392,000 acres. They now account for 45 percent of the Adirondack Park land area, while state-owned conservation easements in perpetuity account for another 13 percent of the Adirondack Park.

The state does pay taxes on these lands, but those taxes are far less than would be paid if the land were developed or contained structures.

MOVING FORWARD In the short-term, nursing home administrators said in December, the funds secured by the BLG will help address the fiscal distress their homes have endured following years of Medicaid reimbursements that fell short of the actual cost of care.

The bed mix in a typical facility is 80 percent Medicaid recipients, said Miceli. ÒF rom my perspective, everyone is working together to move forward,Ó he said. ÒT he report is a common picture across the rural perspective across the United States.Ó Inter-Lakes made headlines in February when it announced that it was cutting 33 full-time positions.

Holmes, MiceliÕ s predecessor, said the cuts were necessary for the facility’s long-term financial health. The health care group lost

more than $3 million last fiscal year, he said, citing factors such as more outpatient care rather than inpatient care and continued cuts in reimbursement programs.

“The cumulative financial impact of these factors has resulted in a significant drop in revenue,” Holmes told a reporter for Denton Publications. ÒI nter-Lakes lost over $3 million in FY 2013 and the trend is continuing. We have taken all other measures to address this shortfall and, now, very reluctantly, need to reduce staff.Ó Inter-Lakes Health includes Moses-Ludington Hospital, Heritage Commons Residential Health Care, Moses-Ludington Adult Care, Inter-Lakes Dental Clinic and Lord Howe Estates. It employs 289 people and is TiconderogaÕ s second-largest employer.

Joe Riccio, the communications director for Adirondack Health, the umbrella organization for two additional homes in the BLG network, Uihlein Living Center and Mercy Living Center, expressed similar sentiments.

Asked by via email if the facilities plan on altering their bed mix and if the two facilities have eliminated any staffers, he said, ÒT he Blue Line Group has not yet received the funds approved through the Vital Access Provider program. Once secured, these funds will help in the groupÕ s effort to protect the long-term viability of skilled nursing and elder care services within the Adirondack Park. The Blue Line Group is grateful for the support of Congressman Bill Owens and his efforts to facilitate release of the VAP award.Ó Phone calls to the other facility in the network, Adirondack TriCounty in North Creek, went unreturned by press time.

May 31, 2014

CARS

BOATS

1975 Red Corvette Stingray, original 54,748 miles, runs excellent, hard top T-tops, L 48 350 4 spd., Garage kept, all stock, interior very well kept, exterior very good, accepting offers over $11,500. 518593-9155 CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! Top $$$$$ PAID! Running or Not, All Years, Makes, Models. Free Towing! We're Local! 7 Days/Week.

Call Toll Free: 1-888-416-2330

45' 990 KIRIE FEELING 446 D IB 90 YANMAR $120,000.

Bruce Hill Yacht Sales, INC., 4520 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT 05482-7798 BOAT 1990 Supra Ski boat 351 Ford Engine, excellent condition w/trailer. $6,000. 518-637-1741 PADDLE BOATS/ DOUBLE KAYAK. Good condition. Kayak $375; Paddle boats $275 each. Lake Placid Call or Text 518-524-7890.

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

Running or Not! 1-888-416-2208 CLASSIC 1973 CAMARO, 350 Auto, V-8 Engine, original 55,000 miles, $12,000, very good condition. 518-359-9167 Donate your car to Wheels For Wishes, benefiting Make-A-Wish.

We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible.

Call 518-650-1110 Today!

Ford Edge – only 19,200 miles, AWD, 2007. Fully loaded, sunroof, leather interior, heated seats, new tires & battery, mint condition. 518-585-3472.

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

Any Condition. Call 1-800-8645796 or www.carbuyguy.com TRUCKS

04 GMC CANYON REDUCED SLE Crew Cab, 4x4, Z-71, 104,000 miles, Automatic, Inspected! Kelly Blue Book Value $11,000, Asking $8,750.00 OBO (518)534-5670 BOATS 1968 Launch Dyer 20' Glamor Girl, Atomic 4 inboard engine, 30HP, very good cond. Safe, reliable, spacious, ideal camp boat. Reasonable offers considered. Located in Essex, NY. 802-503-5452

AUTO'S WANTED DONATE A CAR - HELP CHILDREN FIGHTING DIABETES. Fast, Free Towing. Call 7 days/week. Nonrunners OK. Tax Deductible. Call Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 1-800-578-0408 DONATE A VEHICLE, running or not, to Children's Cancer Fund of America, Inc. It is easy and tax deductible. Call 1-866-204-4548 TOP CASH FOR CARS, Any Car/Truck, Running or Not. Call for INSTANT offer: 1-800-454-6951 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 14 SECTION OF 8' Pressured treated boat docking w/ latter, adjustable hight stands, excellent condition, Also 12x14 Floating Raft w/latter. 518-563-3799 or 518563-4499 Leave Message.

1977 156 GLASTRON Boat with 70 HP Johnson motor, with trailer, excellent condition. $2500. 518-3598605A 2000 24' LAYTON CAMPER Sleeps 6, very clean, excellent condition, must see, $6700 OBO. 518-643-9391 2006 34' Outback 5th Wheel Trailer with T/O, Best Offer. 1984 Rockwood RV, 34', Class A, good condition, needs some work, Best Offer. 518-597-3270 2007 STINGRAY BOAT 25' Stingray Cruiser, only 29 hours, LIKE NEW, sleeps 4, has bathroom, microwave, fridge, table, includes trailer, stored inside every winter. (518) 5700896 $49,000

2005 WHITEHALL SPIRIT rowing/sailboat. Classic boat, rare find. Must sell! Asking $4500 OBO. 845-868-7711

31' 00" 1986 ELAN 31 D $22,000.

Bruce Hill Sales, INC., 4520 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT 05482-7798 33' 00" 2011 ALERION YACHTS ALERION SPORT G IB 20 YANMAR $225,000. Bruce Hill Sales, INC., 4520 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT 05482-7798 34' 00" 1977 SWEDEN YACHTS COMFORT 34 G $43,000.

Bruce Hill Sales, INC., 4520 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT 05482-7798 34' 05" 2006 TARTAN 3400 G VOLVO D-130 $149,000. Bruce Hill Yacht Sales, INC., 4520 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT 05482-7798 34' 05" 2006 TARTAN 3400 D IB D YANMAR $149,000.

Bruce Hill Yacht Sales, INC., 4520 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT 05482-7798 34' 06" 1979 C & C 34 G ATOMIC FOUR $29,000. Bruce Hill Yacht Sales, INC., 4520 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT 05482-7798 34' 06" 1984 PEARSON 34 D IB 20 YANMAR $31,000.

Bruce Hille Sales, INC., 4520 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT 054827798 36' 00" 2000 BENETEAU 361 D D 27 $88,000. Bruce Hill Yacht Sales, INC., 4520 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT 05482-7798 36' 2002 BENETEAU 36.7 D IB 29 VOLVO $98,000.

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FARM EQUIPMENT

(2) TRAILERS (OPEN) - both excellent condition; 2010 Triton 20' Aluminum - max wgt. 7500 lbs. Asking $4900 and 1989 Bison 31' overal Gooseneck, Asking $2900. 518-546-3568.

(4) CHEVY RIMS, Steel, 16”x6.5”, 6 lug w/pressure monitors. $250 OBO. 518-524-7124

Summer Restaurant Help at Essex Shipyard Marina & Restaurant – Servers, Dishwashers, Kitchen Assistants. Call Lin at 802-683-4742.

Tractors for Sale: Ford 4000 Platform Row Crop, Diesel w/ Back-hoe; Super D Diesel. Call for Pricing 518-873-2678.

ACCESSORIES

FISHER SNOW PLOW 7' 6" Minute Mount 2, used 2 winters, $3500 Negotiable. 518-524-0582 or 518643-5244 GARAGE SALE 3-FAMILY GARAGE SALE: 30 General Parker Ave., Cadyville, NY. May 30th 8am-5pm & May 31st.

8am-3pm. Portable air conditioners, clothes, household & garden items, books & homemade goodies.

4-Family Garage Sale May 29th, 30th & 31st, 8am-4pm. 359 Duquette Road, Cadyville, NY. Antiques, perennials, jewelry, toys, clothes, household items, homemade goodies & much more.

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In great shape.

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Ready to roll now. Call (518) 5862864.

MOTORCYCLES 1983 SUZUKI GS650L, 4 cyl., new battery, new tires, mint condition, extra's included.

Asking $1,495.00. 518-946-8341 2000 Suzuki 800CC Intruder, 8000 miles, poorly stored, needs some work, $600 OBO. 518-873-3250 2010 HONDA STATELINE1500 Miles, Black, Factory Custom Cruiser, 312 CC $7,800 518-5698170 CANAM SPYDER 2012 Spyder Roadster. Includes battery charger-custom cover-2 helmets(small)-XL CanAm jacket. 59 Miles. $21,300.00 518566-7369

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Financial Aid available for those who qualify. 1-800-321-0298.

MISCELLANEOUS

Manchester, VT Cape on 1.2+ Ac. Foreclosure Auction: June 27, 11AM 3BR, 2.5BA, Garage, Basement THCAuction.com ? 800-6347653

HELP WANTED PLATTSBURGH, NY 2011 COUGAR 327RESREADY TO CAMP!!

Hate to give it up but budget says we have to. Your chance to own a dream fifth wheel, below book and ready to go. Absolutely perfect condition. 36 foot, three slides, 13,500 btu A/C, 30,000 btu furnace, twin rocker/recliners, 32" LCD TV, sound system/DVD combination with interior and exterior speakers, electric awning, day/night shades in all windows, dinette with four chairs.

Lots of camping extras stay with the sale. Includes 2014 lot rent in small, quiet park in Lewis, New York. All set up.

Leave it there or pull her to your own destination. Must see! $28500. 518-572-5901 or dthayerppr@charter.net

HELP WANTED LOCAL ELIZABETHTOWN-LEWIS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is accepting applications for a 10 month School Lunch Manager.

Responsibilities: general management & oversight of school food services at $15 per hour, to begin 9/1/14. Submit a cover letter & resume by noon on June 6, 2014 to: ElizabethtownLewis Central School District ATTN: Scott J. Osborne, Superintendent @ 518-873-6371 x 502 PO BO 158 Elizabethtown, New York 12932 EOE

SULLIVAN COUNTY REAL PROPERTY TAX FORECLOSURE AUCTION: 300+/- Properties June 11+12 @ 10AM. Held at The Sullivan, Route 17 Exit 109. 800-2430061 AAR, Inc. & HAR, Inc. Free brochure: www.NYSAuctions.com

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

2012 Green Old Town Sarnac 160 XT Canoe. 16' Tandem 89 lbs., used 3 times. $600 OBO. 518-8733250 30' 00" 1986 PEARSON 303 D IB 18 YANMAR $24,900.

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ADOPTIONS

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RENTALS

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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 the LLC, 96 Newman Street, Lake Placid, New York 12946. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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Mastrovich - Tax Map #40.73-2-16.100 - Special Use Permit for a retail shop/studio at 3 Church Street, Essex, NY 12936, on June 19, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. The Regular Meeting of the Planning Board will immediately follow.

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(4) The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the Company upon which process may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the Company served upon it to 50 Hemlock Drive, Schroon Lake, NY 12870.

(5) The Limited Liability Company is formed for any lawful business purpose or purposes.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Keene, Essex County, New York, has filed their Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year ending December 31, 2013, with the Office of the State Comptroller. This report is available for public inspection at the Office of the Town Clerk, located in the Keene Town hall, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Ellen S. Estes, Town Clerk Town of Keene May 21, 2014 VN-5/31/2014-1TC48547

Main 2310, LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 6/12/2013 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: PO Box 245, Essex, NY 12936. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

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