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Hundreds of participants sampled a variety of winter activities in Lake Placid on Sunday as part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Winter Challenge. Pictured here are Ophelia and Maybellene Kelly, of the Bronx.

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By Pete DeMola andrew@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ Local residents are hopping aboard the local food train.

Last weekendÕ s Food from the Farm event in Plattsburgh drew over 400 visitors seeking to learn more about buying food produced in their neighborhoods.

Amy Ivy, the official with Cornell Cooperative Extension who organized the festival, surveyed a room packed with producers mingling with the public: Ò Look around, everyone is excited, look at all the action Ñ I love it!Ó Ivy said holding such an event so early in the season helps to get the public informed and energized.

The fifth installment of the annual bash was designed to link producers Ñ vegetable farmers, cheesemakers, meat producers, orchards, vineyards and others Ñ with a new batch of clients, just regular folks. Ò The customer is their neighbor,Ó said CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

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LAKE PLACID — Dozens of lawmakers from across the state visited Lake Placid today for the 2015 Adirondack Winter Challenge, the stateorganized event designed to promote tourism in the Adirondack Park.

Like last yearÕ s debut installment, the daylong bash was heavy on pageantry and good-natured athletic events between elected officials, including ice fishing, skiing, bobsledding and curling, which saw several teams of lawmakers and private officials attempting to navigate the sport.

Tupper Lake Mayor Paul Maroun admitted he was unsure how the game worked. Ò I donÕ t really know,Ó he said when asked about the score.

Maroun was joined by Essex County Vice-Chair Bill Ferebee, who brought his grandchildren and wife, North Elba Supervisor Roby Politi and WillsboroÕ s Shaun Gillilland.

Officials from St. Joseph’s Addiction Treatment and Recovery Center rounded out the teams. Ò ItÕ s a great opportunity to welcome people from other parts of the state,Ó said St. Joe’s CEO Bob Ross, reflecting the common mantra of the event Ñ The North Country is open for business.

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Adirondacks to celebrate upcoming Maple Weekend LAKE PLACID — Adirondack maple producers and businesses invite all to celebrate springÕ s sweetest product with special events, tours and tastings during Maple Weekend, March 28-29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

New York stateÕ s maple syrup has established a reputation as one of the highest quality maple syrups in the world. Every March since the mid 1990s, the New York State Maple Producers Association has presented Maple Weekends, during which maple producers from throughout the state host open houses to showcase how maple products are produced, from tree to table, and provide a chance to taste and purchase products.

For the second year, the Tri-Lakes/High Peaks region of the Adirondacks will also host a series of special Ò sweetÓ events on the last weekend in March.

The weekend includes family fun activities at The Wild Center in Tupper Lake, The Paul Smith’s VIC and Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington, Mount Van Hoevenberg Cross Country Center in Lake Placid, sugar house tours and demonstrations, restau-

rant tastings, specialty cocktails and featured foods, along with special events at museums and visitor centers around the area.

Participating maple producers include Cornell University Uihlein Forest, with guided educational tours on maple, birch and walnut syrup production; Heaven Hill Farm, with hands-on youth maple programs; the Visitor Interpretive Center at Paul Smith’s College, with student-led sugaring seminars and baked maple pastries; The Wild Center, with a real sugaring operation on site plus tapping tours; and 1812 Homestead, with old-time sap collecting.

Maple Weekend will feature Tastes of Maple at the Conference Center at Lake Placid from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28. Maple producers will bring samples of their maple syrup to taste, chefs from throughout the region will bring delicious dishes inspired by maple syrup and local brewers will offer samples. Live entertainment by local band Le Groove will highlight this fun, social event. Attendees can purchase tasting tickets for $1, and each booth will offer tasting portions that will require one to five tick-

ets. A full cash bar will available as well.

Skiers can participate in Whiteface MountainÕ s family-friendly competitions and activities. On Sunday at Whiteface, The Shipman Youth Center will offer maple syrup tastings and samples.

At 10 a.m. Sunday, the Paul Smith’s VIC will host the first ever Maple Sap Run/Walk. Participants will run or walk out to the sugar bush Ñ likely on snowshoes depending on the weather Ñ fill a quart jug with maple sap, and bring it back to the VIC for processing.

Also Sunday morning, the St. Agnes School in Lake Placid will host a Maple Weekend pancake breakfast.

All weekend long, area businesses will be offering maplethemed specials and promotions.

Visit lakeplacid.com/events/adirondack-maple-weekend for updated Maple Weekend events and participating businesses.

Visit mapleweekend.com to learn more about Maple Weekend events and products throughout New York.

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families in need,” said Supervisor Randy Douglas.

He hailed the townspeople and his staff: “It flourished and people utilized it,” he said. “That says a lot about the community.Ó

her job as deputy town clerk: “I thought you were my favorite thing,” joked Douglas. Ò In the outer things,Ó said Greenley-Hackel. Ò But in inner things, definitely you,” she deadpanned.

Douglas stressed the value of his staff: Ò WeÕ re always here to help,Ó he said.

Donations are always welcomed at Jay’s food bank. For more information, call 647-2204.

Following tough winter, Jay food bank in need of re-up LIFELINE

The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York provides about 1,000 food banks in 23 counties with stock.

Executive Director Mark Quandt said donations this winter have continued to be strong and that the agency is doing their best to funnel items to participating pantries. Ò The people that are served largely by food pantries are barely getting by,Ó he said. Ò When heating bills go up, it pushes people into an emergency situation.Ó The situation in Jay, he said, isn’t surprising considering the rough February.

But if the town opted to become a part of their network, they could acquire food from the agencyÕ s donated inventory, including meat, for a shared maintenance fee of 16 cents per pound — ThatÕ s about 120 pounds of meat for 20 bucks.

Produce and other items are also availFollowing a grueling winter, Jay’s food pantry is in need of replenishment. Pictured here is deputy town clerk Carol Greenley-Hackel, one of the officials who conceptualized and able through the agency. operates the program.

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Here in Jay, the food pantry has also taken a hit — Stocks are running low, reported Carol Greenley-Hackel and Susan Richards, the town officials who operate it. Ò WeÕ re okay, not great, but been a lot worse,Ó said GreenleyHackel.

Frozen items, particularly meats that are stored in the pantryÕ s chest freezer, are particularly needed.

The pantry, which was established in 2010, typically serves five families per month.

Sometimes more.

The townÕ s pantry is based entirely on donations.

Each week regulars come to the town hall and take what they need.

Donated items are also used to subsidize gift baskets, which are used for situations ranging from holidays to disasters. Ò If we know of a family thatÕ s short, we work with the school, ambulance garage and other agencies to put stuff together for

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Need seeds? The county’s got you covered ELIZABETHTOWN — The Essex County Soil and Water Conservation District is now holding its annual seedling sale.

Available is a large selection of bare-root tree and shrub seedlings and transplants for erosion control, wildlife habitat improvement, windbreaks and reforestation. Groundcovers and wildflower seed mixes can also be purchased.

The tree and shrub seedlings and transplants are sold as bareroot stock. They are not potted, nor balled in burlap; such as youÕ d expect to buy from a commercial nursery.

The 2015 tree and shrub list includes a wide variety, including Firs, White Pine, Butterfly Bush, Elderberry, Sugar Maple, American Sycamore, Sawtooth Oak, Nanking Cherry, Dogwood, and more.

The main addition to riparian planting will be Streamco willow cuttings and wattles. The wattles are a great way to restore some of our damaged and eroding banks.

Wildflowers are a great solution when you’re wondering what to plant in hard to mow areas or other places where grass is not the answer. Six different wildflower seed mixtures are available.

Blends can be purchased for sunny or shady areas and for attracting birds, butterflies and beneficial insects to your gardens.

An annual wildflower seed blend can be used to add color to an established wildflower garden or be planted by it to create an annual wildflower bed full of color.

Also available are slow release fertilizer tablets that will provide necessary nutrients for up to two years, and water gel,

which helps to retain moisture around the roots Ñ especially important during a dry spring and summer.

March 20 is the deadline to place an order and guarantee your variety.

Orders will be available for pickup April 24 in Westport.

To get an order form or more information, visit essexcountyswcd.org or call 518-962-8225 during the workweek. Orders can also be placed via email, essexswcd@westelcom.com, or by visiting co.essex.ny.us. In-person visits are also welcome: Cornell Cooperative Extension Center (second floor), 3 Sisco Street, Westport.

Willsboro Central School releases honor roll GRADE 7 HIGH HONORS Margaret Frechette Erinn Walker Jared Ball GRADE 7 HONORS Samantha Harrison Alexis Stoker GRADE 8 HIGH HONORS Makayla Anson Trevor Bigelow Aliceson Drollette Benjamin Jackson Jared Joslyn Oliver Lee

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GRADE 8 HONORS Peyton Ford Ellie Vanderhoof

GRADE 10 HIGH HONORS Maxim Longware

GRADE 9 HIGH HONORS Savannah Bronson Paul Fine-Lease Warren Jackson Dana Klein Rylee Pierson GRADE 9 HONORS Joseph King Adam Mero

GRADE 10 HONORS Trina Bigelow Alexandra Bliss Jesse Hearn Matvey Longware Kaitlin Shaw Darrian Sweatt Nathaniel Yeager GRADE 11 HIGH HONORS Dellandy Christian

Alissa Clark Jillian Dean Taressa Lacey Chase Pierce Zachary Pierson Connor Sheehan

GRADE 11 HONORS Crystal Kelly Cole Pierce John Shaw GRADE 12 HIGH HONORS Kaitlyn Arthur Rachael Burt Elizabeth Daly

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Elizabethtown Library preps for ag literacy week

Guitarist duo set for special Jay gig

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ Elizabethtown Library will celebrate NY Agricultural Literacy Week from March 16-20 by showcasing a new collection of farm-friendly books for children.

A variety of books describe farm jobs, farm animals, and the process of how our food comes from farm to table.

The books were purchased with funds from StewartÕ s Holiday Match.

On Saturday, March 21, from 1:00-2:30 p.m., the library will hold a story/craft hour for children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult.

The read-aloud book is “Weaving the Rainbow” by George Ella Lyon; a special fiber craft will follow.

Registration is required, as space is limited.

Please call 873-2670 and plan to join the library for a fun and educational afternoon!

UPPER JAY — Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo are some of the most extraordinary guitarists performing before the public today.

They’ll be appearing at the Upper Jay Art Center for a special performance on Saturday, March 14 at 8 p.m.

FrankÕ s stunning virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for many of the worldÕ s top musicians, including Ringo Starr, Madonna, Donald Fagen, Wynton Marsalis, Tommy Emmanuel, Mark O’Connor, Boston Pops, New York Pops, and guitar legend Les Paul, who named Vignola to his “Five Most Admired Guitarists List” for the Wall Street Journal.

Vinny Raniolo, 28, has already proved himself to be among the elite having performed and recorded with Bucky Pizzareli, Tommy Emmanuel and David Grisman, just to name a few.

Since Frank and Vinny teamed up in 2008, they have performed over 1000 shows at some of the most prestigious concert halls and festivals in the world.

The Upper Jay Art Center is celebrating its 10th anniversary — come be a part of it!

Tickets are $15, reservations are recommended. Call 946-8315 for more info.

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How do we keep our children safe online?

There has been a lot in the news over the past couple weeks about the dangers of the internet, especially for younger individuals.

Over the past few weeks, we have been covering the issues concerning a child pornography ring involving the Essex Town Clerk, William Morgan.

Following an investigation by state and federal authorities, Morgan was arrested last month on a series of child pornography charges.

During the initial FBI raid, authorities actually caught the elected official redhanded with his browser window open to an illicit site. In his car, authorities found a hard drive containing an additional 27,000 videos.

This tragic story reminds us of the fall from grace of former television personality and state assemblyman Chris Ortloff, who, in 2010, was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for attempting to arrange a 2008 Ò sexual encounterÓ between what he believed were two pre-teen girls in a Capital District hotel room as part of a state police “To Catch a PredatorÓ - type sting operation targeting pedophiles.

Ortloff confessed to attempting to arrange a sexual encounter with what he believed were two young girls, age 11 and 12.

This all started on the internet, with Ortloff playing a role in an underground internet community targeting young children.

In fact, Ortloff believed he was communicating with a mother who was willing to allow her children to be victimized, acts U.S. District Court Judge Thomas McAvoy described as Ò unbelievable,Ó and Ò scary.Ó Situations like this are the extreme, but they are not the only way children are victimized on the internet.

Take as another recent example the case of former Major League Baseball pitcher Curt Schilling.

The athlete took to Twitter to congratulate his daughter on making her college selection, where she would also be going to continue her softball career. Then came the trolls, writing stuff which was seen as vile, sexually explicit and mean-spirited stuff.

Schilling fought back, leading to the firing of some people who were taking time from their busy work schedules to make these foul comments.

In another new online culture, people are taking photos from social media pages of children others have posted, then posting them on their social media pages as their own children.

They pronounce they have just given birth or adopted a child, and use pictures from across the internet to support the myth they have created for personal monetary or psychological gain.

So, how do we keep our children safe online? Here are a couple of tips from onguardonline.gov: Talk to them. Research suggests that when children want important information, most rely on their parents. As soon as your child is using a computer or a smartphone, itÕ s time to talk to them about online behavior, safety, and security. As a parent, you have the opportunity to talk to your kid about whatÕ s important before anyone else does.

Avoid posting personal information. This includes details like age, cell phone numbers or other clues which would make it easier for an online predator to gain access to a child.

Encourage vigilence. Encourage children to ignore texts from people and phone numbers they don’t know. Don’t reply to text, email, or pop-up messages that ask for personal or financial information, and don’t follow any links in the message. If there is any question, they should always seek out a parent. If the unwanted contact persists, children and parents should become familiar with how to block numbers or emailers.

Learn about software you can use to help protect children online, such as: Filtering and blocking to limit access to certain sites, words or images. Some products decide what’s filtered; others leave that to parents. Filters can apply to websites, email, chat and instant messaging; Blocking outgoing content to prevent kids from sharing personal information online, in chat rooms or via email; Limiting time software allows you to limit your kidÕ s time online and set the time of day they can access the internet; Monitoring tools alert parents to online activity without blocking access. Some tools record the addresses of websites a child has visited, others provide a warning message when a kid visits certain sites. Monitoring tools can be used with or without a kidÕ s knowledge.

The internet makes the world even bigger.

It can bring tons of information to children for use in learning and recreation, but it can also bring many dangers. Staying informed on your kids online uses and continually offering dialogue can help keep them safe from predators and other threats. Ñ D enton Publications Editorial Board, Dan Alexander, Keith Lobdell and John Gereau

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The American entrepreneurial spirit

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t seems each day we wake up those success stories continue to into some strange news story that spire individuals to risk everything. causes us to shake our heads in But the recent economic down turn wonder and amazement. Some posiand lack of self reliance stemming tive and others, well not so. from government entitlements have Last week one such story was distorted these values. about the students at the University Last week I had the opportunity of California, Irvine voting to make to serve as a judge at the SUNY their school a more Òc ulturally incluPlattsburgh Free Enterprise MaraDan Alexander siveÓ place by banning the American thon event. I can attest to the fact Thoughts from flag. that a strong passion burns in the Behind the Pressline I do understand that this was takhearts of our young area students ing place in California and they do think a little for the American Free Enterprise System; for opdifferently in that part of the country, but I recall portunity that still excites the American spirit to a time not long ago when the vast majority of the challenge the odds and lay it all on the line for a population, if not the world, believed America chance to succeed. These students were not lookrepresented opportunity, freedom and hope. We ing for hand outs but opportunities. They were took great pride in the American Flag and for all there to hone their skills and test their mettle. the many benefits we enjoy each day as a free SUNY Plattsburgh served as the host site for people. That flag represents who we are. students seeking to set a foundation for their own A story of far greater importance last week American dream. This year high school students was the national remembrance of the passage of were invited to compete. Accepting that challenge the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Thousands crowded were teams from Peru, Westport and Plattsburgh an Alabama bridge to commemorate a bloody High Schools. From the college level were teams confrontation 50 years ago between police and from Clarkson University, Clinton Community peaceful protesters. Despite allowing only 1 perCollege, Norwich University, Saint Michael’s Colcent of the blacks in Selma the opportunity to vote lege, Southern Vermont College, SUNY Adironback then, Americans, black and white, marched dack, SUNY Canton, SUNY Plattsburgh, and the across that bridge not to destroy local property or University of Vermont. demand new leadership but to make the country Dr. Nancy Church of SUNY Plattsburgh served better. They sought to have a voice in the country as Project Director of the event and created a they loved and fought for. They sought to make spirited competition between the students who the country a better place for future generations, outwardly wore their desire to succeed but also the same dream shared by others in the generashowed a strong camaraderie to their fellow partions who came before. America still has many ticipants. The day was divided into two events. flaws but clearly the nation has proven time and The first event was an individual speak off event time again when it pools its collective resources it with the winner from each schoolÕ s competition still represents a country of unparalleled opportutaking the podium to present their strategy for nity for those who strive to achieve. reducing the obstacles to entrepreneurship. The The nation wasnÕ t built in a day and many second part of the marathon challenged teams to have paid the highest price for the positive propose a new, fresh innovative product to introchanges, opportunities and freedoms we enjoy, duce within the Girl Scout Cookie program that and sometimes, take for granted today. If history would appeal to the health conscious market. has taught us anything itÕ s that very little progAll the students were impressive and full of ress comes without continued hard work and sacenergy. While far less dangerous than what those rifice. America still has many flaws but we must who crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma continue to have faith in what the founders envi- experienced, these student are taking steps today sioned and do our part to continue to advance the to build the economy that will drive our nation countryÕ s evolution. well into the future. All dreams must be forged One such simple freedom we enjoy is the Free from hard work and it was both an honor and a Enterprise System. This system embodies the valreassurance to witness these young Americans ues that define us as a nation: individual liberty, expressing their excitement for the future of priequal opportunity, entrepreneurship, and selfvate business in America. reliance. The lure of success is what has made the American small business entrepreneur the envy Dan Alexander is associate publisher of New Marof the world. Many with little more than a few ket Press. He may be reached at dan@newmarketdollars and a dream have changed the world and pressvt.com.

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Demonizing and dehumanizing To the Editor: The Town of Lake George has come under attack by the giant Tree Hugging Environmental Aestheticists, or THEA. THEA is a shape-shifting, terra-aquatic, invasive species. On land, it takes the form of the multi-limbed, Manhattanite Protect the Adirondacks. On water it looks somewhat like the Lake George Waterkeeper. No offense intended, but, in this opinion IÕ m supposed to demonize my opponents.

Recently, the Lake George Mirror reminisced that THEAÕ s attack upon the Town of Lake George recalled a similar attack in the late 1980s and early 1990s which had embroiled the entire Adirondack Park, until it was defused and the so-called 1980Õ s Property Rights Movement was forced into retreat. Some Adirondackers have believed that the extreme demands of the THEA were placated for good, but they are mistaken.

THEA is like the undead. Barely two months ago, THEA consumed the entire Adirondack Journal editorial board, causing a bombastic diatribe of panicked alarm. Fortunately, before the editorial board could cancel its alarm with a misguided apology from its rebuked publisher, the heroic Essex County Board of Supervisors dauntlessly rushed to barricade the gates to thwart any THEA assault.

In the Town of Lake George, THEA has taken the shape of The Chazen Companies, and it conspires, zombie like, to suck the property rights and liberties out of the lives of the good citizens of the Town of Lake George by luring them to their doom behind the mask of a new Comprehensive Plan.

In the guise of a euphemistic “Conservation Subdivision” schema, and with the invocation of a re-designation of select private properties within the Hamlet Land Use Classification, the Chazen Comprehensive Plan would confiscate property by regulation without compensation. So too, the Chazen plan would take lake view properties and screen them behind slope constraints and tree counting regimens, sending warrantless intruders to search and levy fines on the land owners as a form of double taxation.

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For those who would side with THEA, the Chazen Comprehensive Plan proposes a utopia for the southern basin of Lake George.

That might be all well and good, and environmentally sensitive town residents likely would give the plan two thumbs up, if Chazen were working with a blank slate.

But, it’s not. More importantly, the New York Constitution and the APA have already created a utopia for the residents of the Town of Lake George, and they donÕ t need outsiders to tell them how to live in it or how to protect it.

Fortunately, the residents of the Town of Lake George have united and are well informed, and they are taking their case to their elected representatives, including the appointed members of the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee. They are providing the public voice that New York regulations require with regard to the formulation of comprehensive plans, not the lip service to public commentary that Chazen has affected while concealing its deference to THEA. Hopefully, the town’s elected officials will have the same perspicacity as the Essex County Board of Supervisors.

The Mirror would chastise the dehumanization and demonization of THEA, and would caution against the animosity that drove the debates during the last invasion of the nineteen seventies and eighties. That is a well-intentioned and, if fairly deserved, accepted chastisement; but, perhaps it is directed towards the wrong parties.

Those who challenge what is being wrought upon the Town of Lake George by the proposed zoning regulations in the Chazen Comprehensive Plan are not looking to renew any vociferous debates with environmental extremists. They didnÕ t start this, and they simply want THEA to leave them alone.

And, they also want their local government to respect the rights and liberties inherent in private property ownership. The Mirror would offer them an Adirondack Park history lesson. However, The Mirror ought to first recall the region’s historical role in the American Revolution, and remember that while our properties are in the Adirondacks, we live in the Land of the Free.

Edward Pontacoloni Lake George

CANTON — SUNY Canton recognizes Hunter J. Mowery, Management, Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School 2012 graduate, Ben M. Breckenridge, Powersports Performance and Repair, Willsboro Central High School 2010 graduate, Zachary E. Hathaway, Management, AuSable Valley Central School 2006 graduate, Grant C. Strack, Sports Management, Saranac Lake High School 2013 graduate, Sierra Wimett, Veterinary Technology, Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School graduate, Austin Rdzanek, Graphic and Multimedia Design, Saranac Lake High School 2009 graduate, Aimee E. Savarie, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Saranac Lake High School 2005 graduate, Quinn M. Urquhart, Alternative and Renewable Energy Systems, Saranac Lake High School in 2013 graduate, Renee Marcotte, Homeland Security, Willsboro Central High School graduate, John C. Pollock, Homeland Security, Willsboro Central High School 2011 graduate for their outstanding achievement during the fall 2014 semester in receiving the PresidentÕ s List honors.

Full-time students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

“On behalf of the entire SUNY Canton community, I’d like to congratulate each of you on your academic success this semester,Ó said SUNY Canton President Zvi Szafran. “We applaud the hard work and perseverance youÕ ve demonstrated to attain this special recognition.Ó

CORTLAND — SUNY Cortland has named Ryan Davis, a 2014 graduate of Westport Central School, a Fitness Development Major, to the Dean’s List. He is the son of Michael and Laurie Davis.

Hartwick adds Melendez to Dean’s List

ONEONTA — Hartwick College has added Alexa Melendez to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2014 semester. A student must be a full time student with a GPA of 3.5 or better. She will be graduating with her nursing degree this year.

Moricette on Dean’s List PLATTSBURGH — James Moricette of Westport has been named a Scholar Athlete and to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2014 Semester at Clinton Community College.

Moricette’s 3.70 GPA placed him in this distinguished group.

James Moricette

CATS will hold a Patterns in Nature hike on Saturday, March 21. Participants, like those pictured above, will have the chance to observe how Mother Nature is an artist, explained Chris Maron, the event’s organizer. The morning hike, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m, will be followed by lunch and is tailored for children and families. The afternoon hike, designed for adults, begins with lunch at 12:15 p.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m.

More information and registration info can be found at champlainareatrails.com.

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ut on your thinking cap. This is a quiz. Tell me what these items have in common: Furby; talking Cabbage Patch doll; Roomba, R2 D2; and animated Disney characters playing Christmas music.

Robots. TheyÕ re all robots--all amazing creations.

We couldnÕ t wait to get a couple of those Furby things. We stood in awe as they communicated with one another; The Cabbage Patch doll talked and responded to conversation; The Roomba scooted around the house, picking up dirt; R2-D2 spawned toys including a replica made by Arto Monaco from the Land of Make Believe; and Disney

by Gordie Little figures on our mantle during Christmas, each played a musical instrument and communicated wirelessly with each other to form an orchestra. I would have added Rock Ô Em Sock Ô Em Robots to the mix, but that would have been a dead giveaway.

Wonderful? Yes. IÕ m sure you can come up with your own examples of robots. I was directed to this topic by Deanna Kneussle who came to the house with a fascinating story about her late father-in-law.

He was a German immigrant with a brilliant mind.

She showed me photographs of fabulous things Edward H. Kneussle made from copper. She listed many items he had invented since arriving in America as a 19-year-old in the late 1920s. He made models and miniatures. He created beautiful lamps. He invented an electric toothbrush, an exercise machine, special items for amputees and many other things.

He seldom got any credit. Kneussle was listed as a Mechanical Engineer, but worked in several media to create art and devices of all kinds. He mostly created for pure enjoyment, never seeking fame or fortune.

He knew little about patents, so his ideas were sometimes stolen.

I listened with open jaw as Deanna outlined the life of Edward Kneussle. He was born in the first decade of the 20th century and died at 87 in 1996.

He lived in Florida, Buffalo, and California, having served in the United State Navy during WW II. Kneussle conceived and built something in the late 1930Õ s that was unique. It was a robot dressed in EdwardÕ s only good suit. It walked like a man and amazed all who saw it on the street. The publicity card bearing the picture exclaims: Ò You will thrill at this Frankenstein of the world. He walks. He is almost human. Direct from the World’s Fair of Chicago. The sight of this robot will convince you that it is one of the most unique mechanical men ever made.Ó I spoke with Deanna’s husband Robert who filled me in with more. He said a large box full of electronics had to accompany the robot, but people didnÕ t mind. Although his robot was the subject of newspaper stories at the time, I was unable to find a single reference to this amazing man and his inventions in any publications or on the Internet.

I asked where the robot is now. No one seems to know. I have scoured every source I can find with not a clue. I have the history of robots dating to hundreds of years before Christ. Nothing about Kneussle.

The word Ò robotÓ was coined for a 1920 play. One of my favorite writers, Isaac Asimov, came up with the word Ò roboticsÓ for a short story in 1944.

I have seen mechanical things from clocks to creatures in books and museums. IÕ m fortunate enough to have lived long enough to see my own dreams of robots move from science fiction into reality.

Aristotle wrote about what future robots might do to relieve mankind of some hard work. DaVinci designed what was described as a Ò clockwork knightÓ that could move parts of its body; but I canÕ t find proof that it was ever actually built.

There have been clockwork animals of varying sizes and capabilities. In the 1700s, a Hungarian inventor created something approximating a chessplaying Turk on top of a wooden box. Alas, he was outed as a fake when someone found a human being operating the controls inside the box.

Of course, modern electronics, including invention of the transistor, has sent robotics into a dizzying spiral and itÕ s hard to go through a single day without encountering robotic devices.

Thanks to our Morrisonville friends Bob and Deanna for opening up this chapter in history so we can finally give Edward Kneussle his due.

Now, if we just had a weather robot who looked like the late Bird Berdan who could predict a warm and sunny spring.

Little Bits

Columnist Gordie Little is a weekly contributor to Denton Publications. He may be reached at gordie@denpubs.

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ecently, while watching our family dog toss his stuffed toy around the room, I wondered if he was simply playing, or actually refining his hereditary hunting skills.

As most dogs will, he is forever chasing, pouncing, thrashing or otherwise chewing some sort of object. I had to limit his toys to primarily harmless items after he launched a bone that banged off my shinbone one day.

I learned my lesson the hard way, and his bones no longer serve as projectiles; itÕ s soft toys only in the house.

However, as I watched him stalk and pounce, chew and chase his toys, I was curious about the actual intent of such behaviors.

I wondered if animals actually play in the same manner humans do.

Many traditional childhood games, common in a variety of cultures, were originally intended as a way to initiate, impart and hone the innate hunting skills that are believed to be a key component of our heritage.

Consider games such as tag, hide and seek, blind man’s bluff, or capture the flag, and it’s easy to understand how these pursuits promote skills such as stalking, tracking, capturing, chasing and evasion. Essentially, games teach us about the group dynamics of hunting and gathering.

Despite our advanced hunting skills, if not for the domestication of dogs, we would never have ascended to the top spot of the evolutionary food chain.

There is good reason to consider dogs as manÕ s best friend.

There is an undeniable link, for without dogs, humans would never have been able to herd or protect domesticated animals, which allowed the species to advance beyond the level of huntergathers.

Dogs also provided humans with similar protections, which vastly improved our hunting efficiency.

We know dogs like to play, but we donÕ t understand why. So, I plugged Ò Why do dogs play?Ó into the computer search engine.

As expected, the hit list was long and thorough, explaining why squirrels scamper, kangaroos kid around, and even why monkeys so often look like clowns. I discovered that even turtles appear to engage in some sort of slow-motion silliness.

The idea that other species like to play should come as no surprise, especially if youÕ ve ever observed a pair of otters frolicking or witnessed ravens twirling about in the air, scolding each other.

The frolicking of a fox or the gangly dance of a pair of fawns offers ample evidence of wild animals enjoying an opportunity to play.

Crows have been known to play pranks on other creatures, and even team up when they can. Although crows seem to enjoy it, such actions may not actually be true play. They may just imitate a type of Ô mobbing behaviorÕ thatÕ s often used for protection even if the birds appear to be having a ball while theyÕ re at it.

Quite possibly the best evidence of an animal engaging in play just for playÕ s sake occurred recently when professional photographer Pamela Underhill Karaz captured irrefutable evidence in her own backyard.

Ms.Underhill Karaz lives in Trenton Falls, a small community near Remsen in the southern Adirondacks and she is an accomplished outdoor photographer. Recently, she captured an incredible display of animals at play on camera. The images, featuring a male coyote playing with a big, blue, stuffed toy, are simply startling.

Although coyotes are often portrayed as fearsome and murderous marauders, it is not evident in the photographs, which have recently gone viral at http://www.mnn.com/earthmatters/animals/stories/coyote-finds-old-dog-toy-acts-like-a-puppy.

Ms. Underh Karaz explained the encounter, Ò I spotted the coyote ... down our driveway. He went....into the trees ... at the edge of our yard... and noticed the toy. He ... sniffed around it where our dog had rolled, sniffed the toy, picked it up, dropped it, sniffed it again. Ò [He] picked it up then proceeded to toss it up in the air and play with it, just like a dog would toss a toy around. It lasted perhaps five to 10 minutes, from picking up the toy, tossing it in the air, picking it up again and almost bucking around with it ... then he just casually trotted off with it.Ó

Such exhibits of natural play are not uncommon in the wild, yet we rarely consider them as purposeful play.

What makes humans think animals donÕ t want to play? Our own children come fresh out of the womb ready to romp, far before they are subjected to the de-wilding processes of civilization. ItÕ s entirely likely that all living creatures have a similar basic play instinct.

Two’s a couple and three’s a crowd, but what’s in a name?

While researching proper nouns to describe an assembly of wild creatures, I was frequently laughing out loud.

Although I knew terms like a covey of quail and a brace of grouse, but IÕ d never heard of a confusion of guinea fowl, a congregation of alligators, a convocation of eagles nor a bellowing of bullfinches.

Similarly, there is a wisdom of wombats, a sedge of bitterns and a rabble of butterflies.

Both bats and beavers gather in colonies, while bears prefer to gather in a sleuth or a sloth.

Crows crowd together in a murder while ravens are simply known as an unkindness.

Of course thereÕ s also a raft of loons, a scold of jays and a parliament of owls, alternately crazy, mad, proud.

Pigeons fly together in a kit, while lions gather in a pride and marten are known as a richness.

Hawks spiraling in flight are a kettle, and caterpillars compose an army, but a pack of woodpeckers are a descent.

A drove of asses is similar to a congress of baboons as well as a culture of bacteria or a smuck of jellyfish. All of which is decidedly political, and for good reason I suppose ThereÕ s also a battery of barracudas, a bike of bees, a chain of bobolinks and a clash of bucks. You may also encounter an obstinacy of buffalo, a coalition of cheetahs, a chattering of choughs (European cousins of the crow), in addition to a quiver of cobras, an intrusion of cockroaches, a bed of clams, a covert of coots, a gulp of cormorants and a cast of crabs.

For more lonely species there is a cowardice of curs, a troop of dogfish, a dole of doves, a paddling of ducks, an array of eels, a mob of emus and a busyness of ferrets.

There is also a flamboyance of flamingoes, a knot of frogs, a kindergarten of giraffes and an implausibility of gnus.

More than one greyhound is a leash, and a gathering of hamsters is a horde, while gathered hares is just a husk or a trace.

Two or more herons are a scattering, while hippopotami are known as a bloat and hogs are a parcel or a drift.

Hummingbirds gather in a charm, while hyaenas compose a cackle, and a loveliness of ladybugs is not so lovely when they take over Adirondack residences far and wide. On the waters, a scourge of mosquitoes will be in the air and a labour of moles will invade the front lawn.

There will also be a romp of otter and a study of owls, but there is a very slim possibility of encountering a pandemonium of parrots.

A squadron of pelicans may pass by, while a prickle of porcupines climbs up a safe tree. A warren of rabbits and a gaze of raccoons will give way to a rhumba of rattlesnakes and a surfeit of skunks.

Personally, IÕ ll be looking for a hover of trout, a gang of turkeys and a turn of turtles, instead of a committee of vultures and a wisdom of wombats, in just a few short weeks.

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

orth Country winters are normally long and cold. ThatÕ s the way it is here. But last year, and now this frigid season, however, things are way out of control.

The wood pile is shrinking fast, and itÕ s nearly Saint PaddyÕ s day. Thoughts of green beer, blue skies and clear running rivers fill the minds of many of us.

The third week of March is typically when the rivers start to go out. If warm spring-like days

By Rich Redman conspire with cold nights, ice jamming and flooding are less likely. Soon we will see!

Spring also floods the cranial space between our ears with thoughts of fly fishing. We venture off on those cold nights to sunny stretches of warm sand and rising fish off the coast of some lonely island, where the sails of wooden ships and sea birds fly.

Time to put a log on the fire!

So far this year, my fishing experience has been tying flies of all sorts. Dries, wets, streamers, and big zonkers. Plus feathered and furry steelhead and salmon flies are on the menu. All of which get stuck into the foam top edges of coffee cups until the head cement dries. Various colors and styles bulge from the boxes. One can never have too many. If you don’t have a dozen fly boxes and two or three plastic organizer boxes filled, well obviously you just don’t fly fish.

We tend to use our “go to” flies, and many may never see water, but tying becomes both a passion and an art.

Reading books and magazines is also a passion on cold winter nights. I have been reading some of the oldies but goodies, along with the up and coming writers. Roderick Haig-BrownsÕ Ò SilverÓ , about the Atlantic Salmon, “Return to the River,” about Chinook Salmon, and “To Know a River” are all classics by the Canadian author form the 1930Õ s and 40Õ s.

Bob ArnoldÕ s Ò Steelhead and the Floating LineÓ is a 1990Õ s good read about the Wenatchee River in the Pacific Northwest. Then there is the editor of Field and Stream fame, A.J. McClain’s “The Complete McClane.”

Local authorsÕ books include Fran BetterÕ s Ò Fly Fishing-Fly Tying and Pattern Guide,” Mike Valla’s “The Founding Flies,” and “Advanced Fly Fishing for Great Lakes SteelheadÓ by fellow western New Yorker Rick Kustich.

Ed Van Put’s, “Trout Fishing in the Catskills” is a fantastic account of the area’s history. Chapters cover Theodore Gordon, Roy Steenrod, George LaBranche and Ed HewittÕ s early ventures with stream habitat. The book outlines the history of the Catskills and the industrial misuse of the rivers, as well as a truly great account of how the Brook Trout waters were destroyed and then brought back to life. Early fisheries management and the stocking history of the Brown Trout from Germany and Scotland are also covered, as well as the fisheries conservation which, in its infancy, made the Catskills a quality fishery.

Other classics include Ray Bergman’s “Trout” and “Just Fishing”; Vincent Marinaro’s “A Modern Dry Fly Code”; “The Complete Brown Trout” by Cecil Heacox, Preston Jennings; “A Book of Trout FliesÓ and the must have, Ò Bush Pilot AnglerÓ by the one and only Lee Wulff, who had a camp along the Battenkill River in southern Washington County.

Lee Wulff flew his single engine Piper J3 Cub aircraft out of Shushan NY for a while when he started setting up Atlantic Salmon fishing camps in Newfoundland.

As a young stream conservationist, I worked on the Battenkill and her tributaries doing stream work with a good friend, Burt Morehouse, the D.E.C. stream guru. That area has a sweet spot in my psyche. My first Orvis 5wt Rocky Mountain series fly rod was devirginized on that river near LeeÕ s old homestead.

Every fly fishing aficionado has a stack or two of “don’t touch thatÓ magazines that pile up on the coffee table, never to be tossed out. Like flies and rods and reels, magazines also add to our collections of must haves, never to be discarded as junk!

Magazines such as Ò Outdoor Life,Ó Ò Fly Fisherman,Ó Ò Fly Rod and Reel,Ó and my favorite Ò Eastern Fly Fishing.

The March/April 2015 issue just so happens to have an article about our own Ausable River, written by Beau Beasley. Wilmington’s Two Fly Shop, owned by Tom Conway and The Hungry Trout Fly ShopÕ s local guide, Rachel Finn are highlighted in this issue.

Articles like this contribute to the local economy, so all you supervisors out there take notice! The Ausable is important to both the armchair angler and actual angler; all get to enjoy the river.

Armchair angling is a relaxing substitute while waiting for the river to go out. ItÕ s not as pleasurable as being on the water, rod in hand, and digging on life, but itÕ s not punching a clock either.

There are some great books out there that you can pick up cheap and add to the piles of Ò donÕ t touch those!Ó Hey, you may not have any money to pass down to the grandkids, but they sure will have a collection of fly fishing paraphernalia to muddle their way through after youÕ ve worked your way back downstream to the warm waters of the sea!

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

After watching a pair of whitetail fawns chase after each other in the tall ferns, there’s no doubt that animals play just for the fun of it.

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wasnÕ t always appreciated. Ò The assets in upstate New York had been undervalued for a long time,Ó he said. Ò For many years, upstate New York did not get the concrete help and attention it needed.Ó Cuomo ticked off a number of measures of recovery — the state is now number two in new job creation in the nation, with 500,000 new jobs paired with a significant drop in North Country unemployment Ñ and cited tourism as a major growth industry in the Adirondack Park that he has supported through four years of increased promotion and investment. Ò Tourism is great economic development, and when youÕ re talking about the North Country, you’re talking about one of the greatest special places on the planet,Ó he said.

Getting people to the Adirondacks, said Cuomo, becomes just a Ò function of exposure.Ó Once theyÕ re aware, he said, then theyÕ ll return. Ò The product sells itself,Ó he said.

Cuomo admitted that striking a balance between economic development and preservation is often challenging. Ò That balance, I believe, is a day-in-day-out struggle, but itÕ s a struggle worth having.Ó FOUR PERCENT INCREASE Do these increased promotional efforts and investments — $15 million has already been committed to promoting the North Country as a tourism destination, with an additional $5 million earmarked in the 2015-16 budget — make a difference?

Beyond the soaring rhetoric belied some hard facts: While he didn’t mention them in his speech, Cuomo’s office said that the number of visitors to the state last year is estimated to have increased by 4 percent over 2013, up 8.75 million.

Total visitation to the Adirondack region increased by 2.9 percent between 2011 and 2013, the last year for which statistics are available, while spending increased more than 6 percent to $1.25 billion during that same period.

Revenue per available room in the Adirondacks increased by 3.3 percent to $69.60 million from 2013 to 2014.

State and local sales taxes attributable to tourism also increased, with state sales taxes increasing 5.4 percent to $68.95 million and local sales taxes increasing 4.3 percent to $86.88 million between 2011 and 2013.

Maroun, the Tupper Lake leader, said every little bit of attention helps.

Last summer, the mayor said he overheard visitors discussing last year’s Adirondack Challenge as the catalyst for their visit.

He hopes the spotlight on Lake Placid will bleed over to Tupper Lake to the west. Ò Any publicity for Lake Placid helps the Tri-Lakes,Ó he said. Ò Folks are starting to drift away for a day.Ó

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo speaks in Lake Placid on Sunday, March 8 following the 2015 Adirondack Winter Challenge. Hundreds of participants sampled a variety of winter activities throughout the day designed to promote tourism in the region.

Photo by Pete DeMola

CHEERS The event, which attracted some 50 state lawmakers, also acted as a showcase for the regionÕ s local food and beer producers, some of whom hailed Cuomo’s policies and reforms for their success.

The Schroon Lake-based Paradox Brewery provided pints of beer to the crowd as they began filtering into the Lake Placid Visitor’s Center following their athletic events.

Paul Mrocka said he and his partners were thankful for the spate of new reforms.

The number of craft breweries in New York has skyrocketed since 2011, in part due to the easing of restrictive regulations, the creation of new farm based manufacturing licenses and new marketing and promotional initiatives. Ò It shows what we can do with New York grains and hops,Ó he said.

Paradox said theyÕ re looking forward to the stateÕ s new grant program that will allow them to purchase more equipment.

Mrocka says the funds will help them expand and create new jobs.

The relaxed regulations have also allowed Paradox to start selling their product in pint glasses, a measure that attracts snowmobilers as they rumble through the countyÕ s trail networks. Ò The Governor is on the right track,Ó said Mrocka.

WORKING TOGETHER Officials said the event was invaluable for cutting through bureaucratic lines, a must in a state cleaved by the upstate-downstate divide.

Assemblyman Dan Stec said from a political standpoint, it’s

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Ivy. Ò This builds a sense of community.Ó HEIDY HO NEIGHBORINO Dana Cross was tipped off to the event by a promotional flyer at the Peru Library.

“I wanted to see the array of local produce,” said Cross, “I’m more into organic these days.”

The Au Sable Forks resident listed a number of additional items Ñ apples, jellies, cheeses, meats Ñ that she looked forward to exploring and possibly taking home.

“I like to support my local farmers,” said Deb Joyal, of Keeseville, who learned about the event from David Allen, a chef who works at the Plattsburgh restaurant Latitude 44 Bistro.

Plattsburgh resident Bill Cosgrove made his way to the D&D Meats booth and plucked up three slices of sausage pinned together with a toothpick.

He popped it into his mouth. Ò I loved it, itÕ s great!Ó he said.

Cosgrove said he purchases local products whenever possible.

Would he purchase more items from D&D Meats if he saw their products at a local retailer?

Probably, he said.

D&D, based in West Chazy, are nearing their 35th year in business.

Their retail outlet carries 100 in-house processed meats, said co-owner Sharon Dutil, among items like mustards, BBQ sauces, sausages and jerky.

More people are buying local these days, she said. Ò I think more young people are aware, they prefer to buy local. People know what theyÕ re getting.Ó Peter Rivers munched on a purple piece of cabbage slathered with sauerkraut: Ò ItÕ s delicious,Ó he said, noting that the sample was from Essex Farm.

Rivers, of Glens Falls, built a visit with relatives around the festival.

Big-ticket events like these are good reasons to come visit, he said. Ò We try to support local whenever possible,Ó he said, displaying a bag packed with items, including apples and jellies. Ò IÕ m still making my rounds, so who knows what IÕ ll be leaving with.Ó Ò And we havenÕ t even gotten to the wine yet,Ó said Samantha Polk, a companion.

OPENING UP Producers said they were happy for the exposure.

Brittany Christenson, of Fledging Crow, called the turnout “awesome.” Ò Tons of old customers and weÕ re meeting a lot of new ones,Ó she said.

Taylor LaFleur, of Essex Farm, said one of their goals was to showcase the farm: “People are definitely here because they want good food,” he said, noting that he was pleased with the diversity on display, from cheese to grains.

Essex displayed what LaFleur referred to as a Ò full dietÓ offering Ñ grains, vegetables, dairy

a good opportunity to educate colleagues on the needs of the North Country. Ò ItÕ s a tremendous value,Ó he said. Ò A picture is worth a 1,000 words.Ó Stec also cited a Ò pride of ownershipÓ when Adirondack issues are brought forward.

Representative Elise Stefanik spent the morning skiing Whiteface with her father.

“We’re all here today to promote North Country tourism,” she said. Ò Both sides working together in a bipartisan manner.Ó Senator Betty Little said recent North Country successes, including the $64 million in regional economic development council funding, was made possible from cooperation: Ò Local communities and from the people involved working up,Ó she said.

Assemblyman Michael Cusick, of Staten Island, called the trip a valuable experience: Ò ItÕ s important to go on trips like this to see what other districts are all about.Ó Shortly before squalls overtook Mirror Lake, a run of dogs materialized out of the flurries and a pair of six-year-olds hopped off the sled and dusted themselves off. Ò I love it!Ó said Maybellene Kelly, who is from the Bronx.

She started the morning with her sister, Ophelia, by taking a dip Ñ not in Mirror Lake, but rather the hotel swimming pool Ñ and eating a chocolate donut. Ò Little chocolate donuts have been on my training table since I was a kid,Ó said Maybellene.

FLURRIES This second installment of the event featured several departures from last year.

The weather was mercurial, with snow flurries often causing whiteout conditions on Mirror Lake.

Last year saw blue skies.

And then there was the personal optics.

Owing to a variety of logistical issues, Gov. Cuomo did not make a grand entrance on a snowmobile, for instance, a photoop that last year allowed the chief executive to take questions and mingle with fellow riders, but rather rode with local officials away from the gaze of the media.

The governor was also unavailable for the customary press gaggle with reporters owing to what aides said was a tight postreception schedule.

Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, who took office in January, also partook in the events, but took a tumble while downhill racing.

She later appeared with her arm in a sling, but in high spirits.

“I’m fine, I’ll be back in action next week,” she said, citing bruises and a swollen wrist. Ò But it was spectacular, I would recommend anybody do it,Ó she said.

and meat.

Joe Orefice runs North Branch Farm in Saranac, a small diversified Adirondack hill farm that produces, among other items, figs.

On Saturday, he said he was trying to drum up business for the Saranac Green Market, a planned farmer’s market for producers in western Clinton County.

He and a few pals aim to launch the producers-only market this summer, an idea generated after local residents approached them with the idea. Ò ItÕ s nice to sell to local people,Ó he said.

Josh Vaillancourt moved to Saranac from Vermont three years ago to start Woven Meadows, a dairy farm.

The land here is cheaper, he said, echoing the common view that there is potential here in the North Country as more folks become dialed into eating local.

“Hopefully as people become more aware and interested, we can fill that need,” he said. “Part of the market is getting people to know about us.Ó Ivy agreed: Ò We can produce, now we just have to let the public know.Ó MULTIPLE OPTIONS Joe and Jessica Brubach attended with their four-year-old twins: The pair said they were “strongly thinking” of investing in a CSA membership in which shares in a farm are purchased in exchange for weekly grocery pick-ups.

“We’re interested in locally grown food,” said Joe. The Brubachs said they have noticed an uptick in local food availability, including an increase in restaurants advertising food from local producers and more options for CSAs. Their family will make their decision on several factors, including word-of-mouth reputation, proximity and convenience.

Joe noted that Eclipse Fitness has a partnership with Fledging Crow to provide a drop-off point for customers.

CSA memberships, said Ivy, are just one option for purchasing locally produced food.

But every operation has other ways to sell as well, from roadside stands, wholesale purchasing, co-ops and farmers markets. Ò ThatÕ s an important message,Ó she said.

Each shopper has a different budget, she said, and itÕ s important for growers to be nimble in order to meet the needs of local people.

Matching those two together is key, she said.

She lauded the aforementioned work-site CSAs as an interesting new development.

CVPH also has a program with Juniper Hill Farm of Westport, she noted. Ò This is becoming a new model.Ó

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Organizers ready Westport for town’s centennial

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pete@denpubs.com WESTPORT Ñ Organizers for the townÕ s bicentennial have 100 days to whip the town into shape for their big day.

Derinda Sherman and Pat French, co-chairs of the organizational committee, say plans are coming together nicely.

The Essex County Fairgrounds has been designated as the centerpiece, where the facilityÕ s Floral Hall will play home to a temporary museum containing news articles, artifacts and folks giving oral lectures on various subjects.

Other activities include live music, both a DJ and a square dance with Gary Finney; a period fashion show with music by Meadowmount; a three-mile walk from Wadhams to Westport and the usual fixins’ — Food, family and fun.

Fireworks will be displayed at the usual location, Lee Park. Ò Our goal is to have a historically based, fun weekend,Ó said Sherman.

Still needed are parade participants Ñ Families and organizations are encouraged to conceptualize a theme and bring it forward, as are those with classic automobiles.

And general volunteers, from those whoÕ d

like to give an informal historical lecture to parking attendants: Ò ItÕ s never too late to jump into help and volunteer for any need,Ó said French.

Also needed are historical photos, documents and miscellaneous memorabilia from local residents to scan and display.

Sherman stressed that items would be treated with care: Ò We would like to document them for future generations,Ó she said.

WestportÕ s Bicentennial Weekend runs from Friday, July 3 to 5.

For the full slate of events, find them on Facebook at Westport Bicentennial. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 126, Westport, NY 12993.

Do you have items that youÕ d like to have scanned for display? Contact Derinda Sherman at derindasherman@yahoo.com or 524 4545 and Pat French at pmf45@live.com, or 962-8055, to make arrangements, preferably before April 15. The pair will facilitate all options, from escorting you to the town hall to use their equipment to a couriered service. Ò WeÕ re very flexible,” said Sherman. “We’ll work with you in any way that you want to do that.”

Westport is gearing up for their bicentennial weekend, which is scheduled to begin on July 3. Pictured here is a quilt knitted by local residents to celebrate the national bicentennial in 1976.

Willsboro’s basketball past to be honored at CVSC

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com WILLSBORO Ñ In a room where kids sank threes and sneaks once squeaked, crystal chandeliers now swing and cast seniors in a glittering sheen.

Now a senior community, the stately three-story brick building on Gilliland Lane once educated generations of schoolchildren; the former gym, once called Ò the pit,Ó is now a cafeteria.

Next weekend, the Champlain Valley Senior Community will commemorate the buildingÕ s past with a dedication ceremony for the old basketball backgrounds.

Richard MorganÕ s father-in-law, Nick Scorsome, was the district’s beloved basketball coach from the late-1960s to the 1980s.

Morgan came across two championship jackets Ñ one from 1972, the other from 1976 — that he wanted to donate to the senior community.

Ò I kept asking them and it morphed into a big event,Ó he said.

While the exact details are still being hammered out for the ceremony on March 21, Morgan and his wife, Mona, hope to assemble a strong roster of guest speakers with direct ties to the schoolÕ s athletic past: The athletes who played ball, the referees who used to officiate the matches Ñ even just regular folks, like current students from the new school down the street.

Morgan, who graduated in 1976, hopes organizers can get them to sing the schoolÕ s alma mater, which was discontinued at sporting events in favor of the national anthem, as well as hold a mock pep rally and maybe even a historical walking tour.

The current event calls for a dedication ceremony with the jackets, shadowboxes and a slideshow of old photos prepared by town historian Ron Bruno.

Bruno said while basketball was always the most well attended of any sport in town, and the number of teams in division

have generally remained constant, some things have changed: The school buses that once transported players to the games often got really cold, he recalled.

Spectators had their own, too.

Afterwards, students would go to the Sportsmen’s Dinner and have a soda.

Kids from outlying areas had to provide their own way of getting to and from the games.

CVSC official Juliette Lynch said many current residents both attended and worked at the former school.

The communityÕ s re-purposing of what was once an abandoned structure, explained Lynch, has made the historical building not only a place for people to retire, and for former students to work, but also a place to honor aspects of the townÕ s history.

Anyone interested in participating in the planning portion of the dedication ceremony, or who would like to attend, is invited to contact Danielle Colozza at 518-817-9108, ext. 411.

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News Briefs Essex County Clerk’s office now accepting credit cards

ELIZABETHTOWN — The Office of the Essex County Clerk will now be accepting credit cards for recording and filing of land documents, court filings, copies and other transactions relative to the Clerk’s Office.

Credit cards will not be accepted for passports or Department of Environmental Conservation licenses.

MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover and debit cards are accepted.

Please be advised that all transactions that are paid by the above mentioned cards are subject to a service fee.

Public invited to Westport town hall renovation meeting

WESTPORT Ñ The Westport Town Board has scheduled a special meeting on Thursday, March 12 at 10 a.m. at the Town Hall.

The purpose of the meeting is to meet with the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to discuss the grant for remodeling the Town Hall.

Representatives for Parks and Recreation will inform the Board of the guidelines and requirements that the town will have to agree to if the grant is accepted.

The public is invited and encouraged to attend this meeting.

For additional information, please call the Town Office at 9624419.

Ausable Valley High to present “Poppins”

CLINTONVILLE — The Ausable Valley High School Drama Club will be performing the classic musicial about the flying nanny from March 19 through March 22. For tickets, call 8342800 ext. 7500 or email box.office@avcsk12.org for ticket information. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on March 19,20 and 21; March 22, 2 p.m.

WCS seeks BOE candidate

WESTPORT — The Westport Central School District is seeking a candidate to fill one (1) five-year term vacancy on the Board of Education. The seat is currently held by Alice LaRock. Any candidate seeking this position must be a qualified voter of the District who is able to read and write, a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age and a resident of the District for at least one year before the election. Petitions are available in the District Office Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Those who would like to be considered as candidates for this term must submit a petition to the District Clerk signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District. Petitions must be returned to the District Office Monday, April 20, no later than 4 p.m.

The Board of Education election will be held Tuesday, May 19, in the lobby outside the Bulles Auditorium, from noon to 9 p.m. For further information, contact Jana Atwell, District Clerk at 962-8244.

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SARANAC LAKE — The 17th annual juried art competition reception will be held Friday, March 13, at the Adk Artists Guild, 52 Main St, from 5 to 7 p.m. Awards will be announced at 6 p.m.

The show runs through Sunday, April 12.

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LAKE PLACID — The Bookstore Plus will host Second Saturday Storytime Saturday, March 14, at 10 a.m. They are going to celebrate spring with stories and a craft. For more information, visit thebookstoreplus.com or call 523-2950.

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PAUL SMITH Ñ The Wildlife Signs and Tracks walk will be held Saturday, March 14, Paul Smiths College VIC, 8023 State Rte 30, at 1 p.m. This snowshoe walk will teach kids to look for signs of local wildlife. Snowshoes are required with rentals available.

The cost is $20 per person, $40 for family. There will be a 25 percent discount for Friends of the VIC and season-pass holders.

Preregister by Friday, March 13, at 5 p.m. For information call 327-6241.

Keene Central held their fourth annual Super Scientific Science Slam on Thursday, March 5. Organizers said it was an exciting evening for all to enjoy and explore the marvelous world of science with hands on activities and displays of students’ science projects. The community provided support for this event, with displays and demonstrations from the Adirondack Museum, Adirondack Wildlife Refuge and Rehabilitation Center, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Four Winds, Keene Valley Fire Department, the Nature Conservancy’s Invasive Plant Program, Essex County Soil & Water Conservation District, Gib Brown, the Wild Center and other community members. The grand finale included the fourth grade class edible car challenge and the fifth grade egg drop. Pictured above: A pair of students discuss how the brain is affected by exercise.

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Blue Bombers end playoff drought in championship thriller Section VII hockey championship: Lake Placid 5, Plattsburgh 3

By Andrew Johnstone

andrew@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — With one period of the Section VII hockey championship in the books, the Blue Bombers were staring down a 2-1 deficit.

The Plattsburgh crowd was raucous. Lake PlacidÕ s play was uncharacteristic. Miscues, errant shots, over five minutes of shorthanded play.

In the locker room, Blue Bombers head coach Keith Clark told his players to regroup, clean up and tighten their play.

And that they did.

Two periods and a 4-1 run later, Lake Placid ended a 14-year championship drought, topping Plattsburgh 5-3 in a thrilling finale March 3.

“It was a lot of fun to watch, wasn’t it?” asked a grinning Clark after the game.

While the victors roared in the locker room, senior captains and defensemen Nzoni Thompson and Lucas Strack talked about the first title for their team since 2001. Ò Speechless. Amazing feeling,Ó said Strack. Ò WeÕ ve worked so hard all year and itÕ s just an amazing feeling.Ó Strack said that after the first period the team needed to come out with a tightened zone while Thompson described the atmosphere in the locker room as ready to play. Ò When we talked into the locker room we didnÕ t have any doubt,Ó Thompson said. Ò We werenÕ t scared or playing under pressure. We knew we didnÕ t give them our best period, but we knew weÕ d come back out next period and show them.Ó If anything, the deficit could have been even larger. The Hornets, who had already had a 1:30 power play opportunity earlier in the period, went a man up for four minutes after a hit to the back.

It was actually Lake Placid that got the first goal during the power play, a short handed tally by Thompson on an assist by Pat Kane, but Plattsburgh came right back.

A deflected pass from behind the net by Paul Fine-Lease ended up right in front of an all-alone Andrew Bechard, who fired it past Bombers goalie Tucker Angelopoulos. The goal came just 53 seconds after ThompsonÕ s.

Lake Placid played five and a half minutes of the first period short handed.

Then, with 13.6 seconds left in the period, Kurtis Olsen snuck a low shot from a tough angle in between AngelopoulosÕ legs for a 2-1 Hornets lead. Ryan Whalen was credited with the assist.

The Stafford Ice Arena, with a crowd that seemed skewed toward the Plattsburgh side, went wild, but a different Lake Placid team would come out in the second. Ò We had some penalties to kill off. Every time you do that you lose a lot of your key players, you get a little tired,Ó said Clark. “We really weren’t able to establish anything in the first and Plattsburgh was playing really well. We just talked about the second, just trying to rebound and have a really good second period.Ó Less than three minutes in after the break, the Hornets had a one-on-one opportunity, but Angelopoulous made a huge save on the first shot and another on the rebound.

The Blue Bombers came right back down the ice and, just 11 seconds after the pair of saves, Chris Williams fired. Hornets goalie Nick Ladue denied Williams, but Bjorn Kroes was there to finish for the score.

Connor Preston added another goal less than three minutes later, ripping a long shot into the net after an assist from Williams.

However, in a turn reminiscent of their answer to ThompsonÕ s goal in the first period, the Hornets weren’t rattled and answered

Lake Placid’s Connor Preston fires for Lake Placid’s third goal of the Section VII championship. Plattsburgh would tie the game, but Kiefer Casler and Preston would score the Blue Bombers’ next two for the 5-3 title win.

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right away. Only 56 seconds passed before Bechard collected an assist from Olsen and got one in from close range to tie the game at 3-3.

Then, with 4:00 left in the second, Kiefer Casler had nothing but ice between he and LaDue and fired in the go-ahead goal.

There were four ties and four lead changes in the game overall.

Angelopoulos came up with another big series early in the third period, denying the Hornets on multiple looks from close range. His play between the pipes was key: Plattsburgh outshot Lake Placid 39-24, but Angelopoulos’ 36 saves and a perfect final period helped put the game away.

The Hornets, who relied heavily on their talented first line, seemed to wear in the final 15 minutes. Lake Placid, meanwhile, appeared to have the fresher legs.

“We’ve been going three lines all this year,” said Clark. “Our third line did a great job tonight. They gave us some valuable minutes, they had a lot of time in the offensive zone. That was a key to the game.Ó LaDue, thrust into the starting role late in the season, finished with 20 saves. Plattsburgh may have come into the championship with an overall mark of 13-9-0, but their play leading into the final was strong.

The freshman goalie was a big part of a four game winning streak that included two wins over then-No. 9 Beekmantown.

After a late January slide, the Hornets came in having won six of seven games, the only loss a 1-0 setback against the Blue Bombers.

“Plattsburgh played a heck of a game,” said Clark. “To get to this game with that young bunch, coach (Jamie) Reidy deserves a lot, and coach (Robin) Weeden and coach (Russ) Holland, it was just a really good hockey game.Ó With the game clock winding down, LaDue was pulled from the net, but Preston stole the puck near mid-ice and put a long shot past a diving defender and into the empty net.

Though over a minute and a half remained, the outcome seemed decided. Ò ItÕ s hard to not celebrate,Ó said Thompson of PrestonÕ s goal,

Nzoni Thompson, at right with the Section VII trophy, was named league co-MVP along with Beekmantown’s Josh Barriere after the title win.

Thompson had a goal in the championship and another in the regionals win over Queensbury that gave the team a final four birth.

Photo by Andrew Johnstone

Ó but it felt great.Ó “It was kind of funny,” Clark said. “I wasn’t sure the net was empty. When I started walking down I looked up and, Ô wooh,Õ they had their goalie out. It was a little bit of wipe-the-brow.Ó When the final horn sounded, an explosion of gloves and helmets went into the air. Last season the team went 18-3-0, winning the regular season title before losing to Beekmantown in the championship.

Now the team is 20-1-1 with a chance to play in the state Final Four in Utica on the line.

“This group of seniors’ record is unbelievable,” said Clark. “I think it’s something like 67-16-4. “To do it with this group of kids, so many of these kids IÕ ve coached throughout their lives, since they were five years old. Ò TheyÕ ve worked for it and IÕ m extremely proud of them.Ó Now the Blue Bombers will prepare for the NYSPHSAA Division II quarterfinals against Queensbury this Saturday, 7 p.m., at the 1932 Rink in Lake Placid.

Queensbury, out of Section II, has a misleading record. The Spartans may be 5-14-1, but they play against Division I competition and have made it past the quarterfinals five times since 2007.

None of that seems lost on the Blue Bombers. Ò WeÕ re going to keep plugging, keep working, stay focused,Ó said Strack.

Thompson agreed: Ò WeÕ re getting the celebration in now, but tomorrow when we wake up weÕ re getting ready for the next game.Ó

Blue Bombers Utica-bound

LAKE PLACID — Three days removed from a hard fought Section VII championship win, the Blue Bombers punched their ticket to the state final four with a 4-1 drubbing of the Spartans.

Four different Lake Placid players scored goals as the team outshot the Section II Queensbury team 23-8.

After a scoreless first period, Ryan Damp put the Blue Bombers on the board on assists by Noah Mohr and Connor Preston.

Less than six minutes later, Nzoni Thompson doubled the lead on a helper from fellow captain defenseman Lucas Strack.

The Spartans cut into the hole when Michael Carpenter got one past Tucker Angelopoulos to get his team within a point, but Lake Placid would clamp down from there.

Third period goals by Bjorn Kroes and Mohr pushed the lead to three for the final margin. Strack and Preston each upped their assist total to two on the final pair of scores.

Angelopoulos finished the game with seven saves while Teddy Nolan made 19 stops for Queensbury.

Now the No. 3 Blue Bombers are on to the ultimate test Ñ an appearance in the state semifinals at the Utica Memorial Auditorium on March 14 at 12:30 p.m.

The first game of the final four isn’t for the state championship, but it has all the makings. Lake PlacidÕ s opponent, No. 2 Williamsville East, knocked off No. 1 St. Lawrence 3-2 on March 7 to move on from regionals.

The March 3 New York State Sportswriters Association poll, the most current as of press time, had Williamsville East and Lake Placid ranked second and third. If the Larries slide more than one spot, the Saturday matchup will be between the stateÕ s top two teams.

On the other side of the bracket, No. 4 Christian Brothers Academy/Jamesville-Dewitt will square off against No. 5 Skaneateles for a chance at the state title.

In an interesting historical coincidence, Lake Placid has one state championship to its name Ñ in 1980. This past February, the Olympic village celebrated the 35 anniversary of the Miracle on Ice. Now only two games stand between the Blue Bombers and a chance for their own reliving of a historical hockey moment.

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122A Robare Rd, KeeNOTICE OF FORMATION NOTICE OF FORMATION section 7.02 of the ElizaDistrict will receive bids, contract may be ob- The Owner reserves the seville NY 12944. PurLEGALS pose: To engage in any under seal, for the Fire tained from the office of right to accept or reject OF NORFOLK VEN- OF SAH REAL PROPER- bethtown Land Use Law TURES, LLC, Arts. of TY, LLC, Art. of Org. and Regulations. The NOTICE OF FORMATION Station Addition project the Architect/Engineer any or all Bids. lawful act or activity.

Org. filed with SSNY on filed with Secy of State OF ADK ARTS & CRAFT- VN-03/07-04/11/2015located on Woodruff upon receipt of a non- VN-03/14/2015-1TCapplication requests a 10/20/2004. Office Lo- (SSNY) on 1/15/15. Of- 16 foot variance in ING STUDIO LLC Arts. of 6TC-74479 Street in Elizabethtown, refundable deposit, by 75208 cation: Essex County, fice location: Essex Org. filed with the Sect'y New York. The Owner cash or check, in the building setback requireSSNY designated as County. SSNY designat- ments on the Park St. of State of NY (SSNY) EAT SIMPLY, LLC Arti- will receive Bids at the amount of $25 for one ed as agent of LLC upon MAGDI SL PLAZA LLC agent of LLC upon who on 2/12/2015. Office lo- cles of Org. filed NY Sec. Essex County Purchas- CD. side of the hospital, and of State (SSNY) 1/20/15. ing Office located at Documents can only be Articles of Org. filed NY process against it may whom process against it a 21 foot variance in cation, County of Essex.

SSNY has been desig- Office in Essex Co. 7551 Court Street, Eliza- obtained by Bidders. Sec. of State (SSNY) be served. SSNY shall may be served. SSNY building setback requireSSNY desig. agent of bethtown, NY 12932 un- Others may view the Bid 02/17/2015. Office in mail a copy of process shall mail copy of pro- ments on the east side nated as agent of the to: The LLC, 16 Stone cess to 1763 Haselton Essex Co. SSNY desig.

LLC upon whom pro- LLC upon whom pro- til 2:00 P.M. local stan- Documents at the office of the hospital (next to cess may be served. dard time on Tuesday, of the Architect/Engi- Agent of LLC upon Road, Lake Placid, NY Rd., Wilmington, DE the Essex Home for Recess against it may be whom process may be 12946. Purpose: To en- 12997. Purpose: any hibilitation and Health served. SSNY shall mail SSNY shall mail copy of the 31st day of March, neer. lawful activities. process to: Heidy Peter- process to 1983 Saranac 2015, for the following Bidders will be required served. SSNY shall mail gage in any lawful act.

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VN-03/07-04/11/2015copy of process to 23 VN-02/14-03/21/2015son, 2591 Main St., POB Ave., Lake Placid, NY project: to provide Bid security The night of the hearing, 6TC-74682 2042, Lake Placid, NY 12946, which is also the Description: Approxi- in the form of a Bid Main St., Saranac Lake, 6TC-73023 representatives from the NY 12983.

Principal 12946. Purpose: any principal business loca- mately 1,152 sq. ft. one Bond or certified check hospital will be available TOWN OF ELIZABETH- to answer any questions tion. Purpose: Any law- story truck bay addition business location 622 lawful act. in the amount of a sum TOWN ful purpose.

Flower Ave., VN-03/07-04/11/2015to existing Fire Station. no less than 5 percent of Lake concerned citizens may ZONING BOARD OF AP- have in regard to this VN-02/21-03/28/2015Lake, NY 6TC-74323 Addition the Bid Sum. The con- Saranac PEALS 6TC-73637 12983. Purpose: Any includes site, HVAC, tractors will be required variance request.

Notice is hereby given By Oder of the Zoning PLEASE TAKE NOTICE electrical and plumbing to provide 100% perfor- lawful purpose that the Zoning Board of Board of Appeals ELIZABETHTOWN FIRE work. that the Town of Essex VN-02/28-04/04/2015mance and Appeals of the Town of DISTRICT Zoning Board of Appeals 6TC-73903 The project will be bid payment bonds.

Paul DeBarbieri for FIRE STATION ADDI- and awarded as a single- The Elizabethtown Fire NOTICE OF FORMATION will hold a public hear- Elizabethtown will hold a George Onni, Chair public hearing on ThursOF LIMITED LIABILITY TION ing on Wednesday, April prime contract for Gen- District is exempt from Town of Elizabethtown AES PROJECT NO. 4027 COMPANY (LLC) MARVINSEED, LLC. Art. 8, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. at day, March 19, 2015 at Dated March 5, 2015 eral Construction (GC). sales tax.

6:30 PM in the ElizaName: Cafe Warango, DOCUMENT 001116 of Org. filed with NY the Essex Town Hall, The Owner requires the VN-03/14/2015-1TCSubmit your Bid on the LLC Articles of Organiza- INVITATION TO BID Sec. of State (SSNY) on 2313 Main Street, Essex, bethtown Town Hall, 75645 Project to be completed Bid Form provided.

7563 Court St. Elization filed with the Secre- Project: Fire Station Ad- in (120) calendar days 02/10/15. Office: Essex on the following applicaA Pre-Bid conference tary of State of New dition bethtown, NY to act on from date of Notice to will be held on Tuesday, County. SSNY designat- tion: Wrislely - Variance Elizabethtown York (SSNY) on Owner: the following matter: ed as agent of the LLC on a non-conforming Proceed.

March 17, 2015 at 2:00 01/16/2015 Office Loca- Fire District lot, Tax Map #58.1-3- Area Variance ApplicaContractors are required P.M. to allow contrac- upon whom process Find A Buyer For tion: Essex County. The Architect: Architecture, to pay construction 1.000, 199 Clark Road, tion by Elizabethtown tors the opportunity to against it may be served.

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518-873-6368 122A Robare Rd, Kee- The Elizabethtown Fire contract may be ob- The Owner reserves the 6TC-75542 suant to Article 7 Sub75801 section 7.02 of the Elizaseville NY 12944. Pur- District will receive bids, tained from the office of right to accept or reject under seal, for the Fire bethtown Land Use Law pose: To engage in any the Architect/Engineer any or all Bids.

Station Addition project upon receipt of a non- VN-03/14/2015-1TCand Regulations. The lawful act or activity. located on Woodruff application requests a VN-03/07-04/11/2015refundable deposit, by 75208

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