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Twenty-six kids from the Keene After School program learned about the giving spirit when they spent the fall collecting food items for donation.

On Saturday, Nov. 1, they delivered 248 items to Families First in Elizabethtown. Kindergartners solicited the most donations from grades K-5 and won an ice cream party. The group is pictured here with their haul on Thursday, Oct. 30.

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Mountain stewards seek cash from county

By Pete DeMola

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ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ Christine Bourjade believes more stewards are needed to protect fragile ecosystems on Adirondack mountaintops.

In August, the part-time resident created and seeded a fund designed to bolster the existing the High Peaks Summit Stewardship Program.

The freshly-minted #507 Fund also attracted donations from the Nature Conservancy, the Adirondack Mountain Club, Adirondack Council and the Adirondack Forty-Sixers.

Bourjade hopes $1,000,000 will eventually be raised.

On Monday, Oct. 27, the Montreal native asked the Essex County Board of Supervisors for a resolution of support and $500.

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The #507 Fund is seeking to raise $1,000,000 to expand a program that educates hikers. The Essex County Board of Supervisors voted to support the nonprofit in spirit, but not with their desired financial contribution. Pictured is Mt. Colden, a mountain in the heavily-trafficked Eastern High Peaks.

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ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ Good and bad news when it comes to Essex CountyÕ s tentative budget.

The good: County Manager Dan Palmer is continuing to institute a five-year plan that appears to have nipped the boardÕ s tendency to milk their fund balance to the point of insolvency.

TheyÕ ve dumped their nursing home and are on track to start holding tax auctions on a regular basis, a revenue-generating measure.

The bad: Overall revenue declined, a boomerang effect from dropoff in appropriations.

Taxes will likely go up.

Homeowners with homes accessed at $100,000 can expect a $19 annual bump, an increase of 6.7 percent over last year.

ItÕ s also likely the county will exceed the state-mandated tax cap.

With a 9.5 percent bump, theyÕ re slated to exceed the cap by 7.4 percent.

Palmer said the county can raise an additional 2.1 percent before blowing it out.

While calculations are still being hashed out, he said, chargebacks from the towns may exceed that.

Palmer said the true measure of fiscal health is the net budget, which shows an increase of 3.85 percent over last year. Ò You gotta reduce to where the net budget equals your tax levy,Ó he told lawmakers on Monday, Nov. 3.

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Pataki stumps for Cahill for Attorney General

By Shawn Ryan

shawn@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ Former New York governor George Pakaki left his bucolic Essex farm on Sunday to go on the stump for his friend and former Chief of Staff, John Cahill, who is running for Attorney General.

Cahill is in a tightening race with current Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, who has seldom left the confines of New York City to campaign.

The candidate lashed out at Schneiderman for doing nothing to stop the perceived culture of corruption prevalent in Albany, and specifically took aim at Schneiderman and Governor Andrew Cuomo for the dismantling of the Moreland Commission. Ò This Attorney General has proven that politics trumps responsibility and integrity. He will side with politicians as opposed to the people when it matters most. That is my largest criticism of this Attorney General,Ó he said.

Pakaki said of Cahill that he valued his previous service, first his environmental commissioner, and later as his chief of staff, and that is why he chose to come out and spend his day driving around the top of the state to campaign for him. Ò This is a man of impeccable integrity and a man of tremendous effectiveness, and in the Attorney General’s office will look at corruption in Albany, integrity is probably the most important thing to restore people’s confidence in our state government, and that starts with the lawyer for the people of the state, the Attorney General,Ó said the former governor.

Cahill also addressed the problem of rampant heroin abuse in the North Country and around the state, linking Schneiderman to legislation that he said served to bring about the epidemic.

He called for better tools for prosecutors to go after those selling and distributing the drugs, as well as more money for treatment.

He closed by referencing the spirit of 20 years ago, when Pakaki, a relative unknown politician, rocketed to the governor’s office. Ò We shook the world 20 years ago, and we can do it again on Tuesday, but itÕ s really going to take people getting excited and getting out to

vote,Ó he said.

Former Governor Pataki with Attorney General candidate John P. Cahill in Plattsburgh on Sunday, Nov. 2.

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New committee: Help us to help you find workers LAKE PLACID Ñ A new committee is asking local businesses to help with a campaign to increase the local workforce, starting with a new job fair.

A coalition of local businesses, together with the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism, formed the Job Fair Committee, which is seeking to increase the pool of local workers by attracting more high-quality workers here.

The first step is to hold the Lake Placid Winter Job Fair. Businesses are invited to set up a free booth at the fair, which will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the Conference Center at Lake Placid. DonÕ t miss this great chance to meet a whole pool of potential employees face to face all at once, for free! Any business that wants to participate in the job fair should contact Kathy Pfohl at kathy@roostadk.com or 518-524-2445 ext. 110.

New workers need housing, and itÕ s often tough for workers

to find it in a new town. So the committee is compiling a list of available housing for potential seasonal and/or full-time workers. Anyone who has housing - anything from a single room for rent, to a person looking for a roommate, to an entire home - can send their information to Kathy Pfohl to get a free listing. This free service will start as a PDF to be handed out to potential renters at the Job Fair, but the committee intends to eventually create an online database that will be easily searchable.

To entice more people to work here, the committee is also putting together a local worker incentive program called ADK Work and Play. To participate, businesses can offer discounts for people who work locally. Ò Local workers will be able to sign up for a free card to bring to local businesses. After having good experiences at a local restaurant, store or other business, the worker will be able to rec-

ommend the place to visitors and other customers, so it will be a win-win for everyone,Ó said Mary Jane Lawrence, ROOSTÕ s director of sales.

Businesses can use participation in the program to drive traffic when they need traffic the most, and they are welcome to institute blackout dates for the discount.

The initial ADK Work and Play program will run Jan. 1, 2015, to June 1, 2015. Interested businesses should contact Kathy Pfohl

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Anyone who wants to find new employees by participating in the Job Fair, find renters for available housing, or to drive more customer traffic by participating in the new local worker incentive program, should contact Kathy Pfohl at kathy@roostadk. com or 518-524-2445 ext. 110.

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Peru woman dead following collision with trooper

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com KEESEVILLE Ñ A Peru woman is dead following a collision with a state trooper early in the morning of Oct. 29 in the town of AuSable.

State police said that at approximately 7:14 a.m, troopers responded to an accident involving a marked New York State Police vehicle at the intersection of Grove Street and Telegraph Road.

The victim was later identified as Jennifer S. Chauvin, 33 of Peru. She was pronounced dead at the scene by Clinton County Coroner David F. Donah.

State police said Trooper Joshua L. Jenkins was traveling in a southwesterly direction on Telegraph Road when he failed to yield the right-of-way and collided with Chauvin, who was driving north in a 2009 Ford Focus sedan.

ChauvinÕ s two children, Kaleb Chauvin, 6, and Riley Chauvin, 3, were backseat passengers.

They were transported to Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in Plattsburgh where they are currently being examined.

Their injuries do not appear to be serious.

Jenkins, a 10-year state police veteran assigned to the Plattsburgh barracks, was also transported to CVPH where he was treated and released.

Members of the Keeseville Fire and Rescue and the Peru Fire Department responded to the scene and rendered medical assistance and traffic control.

The accident remains under investigation by the state police collision reconstruction unit, and Clinton County District Attorney Andrew Wylie. The road remains closed.

Newspaper accounts indicate a woman with that name graduated from Peru Central in 2000.

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We should all be allowed death with dignity

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hings that give us great anxiety often come in the form of questions that will never be answered. What happens when you die? What will it feel like? Physical reactions can occur from the sudden anxiety: our hands sweat, our chest tightens, and thoughts become dizzy as a fog rushes over a personÕ s entire body. But then we wake up. The flash is over.

We remember something that is on our side, and that is the one thing many of us are afraid of most: the unknown.

What we must reflect on is that this is not to be feared, but revelled in. We can feel free inside of this very idea. Maybe we will live only 6 more months or maybe we will live for another 100 years, the beauty is that we will never know. Our minds can wander from day to day and let life take us wherever it chooses. One young woman, Brittany Maynard, was robbed of this freedom.

On Nov. 1, in her bedroom, with her husband, mother, stepfather and best friend by her side, Maynard knew she would die. She knew because she chose this for herself. The 29-year-old Maynard is among a select group of people in the U.S. who had been evaluated by physicians and then administered a lethal dosage of medication that ended her life peacefully.

Under the Death with Dignity Act, residents of Washington, Montana, Oregon, Vermont, and New Mexico can be prescribed this drug if they meet all requirements that the legislation details.

The legislation states a person must be Òa competent adult who is a resident suffering from a terminal illness that will lead to death within six months.Ó After months of suffering excruciating headaches, Maynard was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer on Jan. 1, 2014. A few days after her diagnosis, she underwent a pair of surgeries that were unsuccessful and her tumor continued to grow. In April, doctors told the young woman she had an estimated six months left to live. She was given an answer to the unknown.

Maynard thoroughly researched her options, hoping that something would provide her and her family with some sense of hope. She read about radiation and hospice care but found both options to be even more terrifying. She read that Òd ying naturallyÓ in her case, with stage 4 Glioblastoma, could mean slowly losing her cognitive ability altogether, her young body very much alive but her brain dying as she lost touch with her true self more everyday.

The conclusion the brave woman came to was to take control over the last thing she could: when her life would end. She now knew how it would end, that it could happen any second, but she would choose when the unbearable pain had

become enough.

Brittany Maynard and her husband Dan Diaz moved from California to Oregon, going great lengths and overcoming countless obstacles in order to be residents of a state that allows death with dignity.

As the subject ignites both whispers of disapproval and shouts of support across the country, we must consider exactly how this story would fit into our own lives, how we would handle knowing the one and only answer we should never have to face.

Why do we allow those who have never endured a debilitating, terminal illness to dictate how we will live and die? Brittany MaynardÕ s face isnÕ t plastered across magazine stands and your Facebook newsfeed because she is young or because she is pretty, it is because she took a stand.

Maynard allowed the public to look inside the most private, sacred part of a human beingÕ s life; She was a hero, she took this personally, and so should you. The young woman wanted to see a world where every human being is given the right to die with dignity, not just a select number of states.

There are countless pieces comparing death with dignity to suicide, calling it a Òs lippery slope to euthanasiaÓ and questioning the moral lining of it all. Everyone has a reason for their personal beliefs, but the facts disprove many theories. A patient is directly involved in the DWD process. Many times the drug is even used simply for peace of mind, with only 752 out of 1,173 patients in Oregon actually ingesting the drug once it was administered.

Do you know why we have the time to discuss this? Because we are not busy fighting for our lives. We arenÕ t watching our families fall apart as they hold on to the hope that a family member might beat terminal cancer. We donÕ t feel responsible for the tears our mothers cry every night or the nightmares our children have about when we will die. We donÕ t stay awake at night, making sure we are still breathing, looking around the room to hold on to all we have ever known.

So, now when our hands sweat, our chest tightens, and we are short of breath due to the anxiety over death - be grateful. The physical anxiety we often feel when questioning the unknown is a thought that lives in our heads Ñ not a cancer that lives in the bodies of so many people, people like Brittany Maynard. She died for a cause that she believed in, and the least we can do is try to understand why. ÑD

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ours have only advertising revy the time you read this enues to support our entire opcolumn the long awaiteration and while weÕ ve heard ed results from the many positive comments re2014 mid-term election are now garding the enhanced coverage, known. Do we dare hope somethe advertising community has thing might change and those not responded with additional elected will make some serious support to help offset the added efforts to work on a multitude costs. As we move into the winof issues that the previous Conter months we need to cover gress failed to address? over 30 high schools, spread Dan Alexander Nearly every candidate runout over many miles in the two ning for office from around the Thoughts from states and six county areas we country ran on the premise of Behind the Pressline distribute papers. being a difference maker. The The best way to gather infornationÕ s frustration with govmation is to go directly to the source. So we ernment ineffectiveness has never been higher are asking you to help provide us with some and every candidate promised to be more efvaluable direction we should take with the pafective reaching across the isle; being an inpers. WeÕ ll do our best to try and provide the dependent thinker and more than willing to tackle the tough issues. They understood the community with the services they value most.

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Speaking of the papers, providing the type this economy and the many Americans out of work back on solid footing and get the nation of services we hope you highly value, I hope you were able to be in attendance last Sunday moving forward. when this paper hosted the national magazine On a different subject but like the candiTaste of Home Cooking School in Plattsburgh. dates who wanted your vote, I am also lookIf not, you missed a really entertaining show. ing for you to weigh in on the news coverage The cooking school was at itÕ s best with Chef provided by this free community newspaper.

Erik Lillegus featuring 9 mouth watering Like so many things changing in our society dishes. But not all the great food was on the these days, we canÕ t allow our reporting of stage. With 56 local vendors set up for busicommunity news to remain stagnant by following a formula that may no longer fit your ness, well over 1,000 attendees found tasty interests or needs. The only way we can keep treats and great bargains before and during the presentation. The program also featured our coverage fresh and on target is to repeata LennyÕ s Shoe and Apparel fashion show and edly ask for input from you. tons of great prizes were awarded to those in During the recent football season at the reattendance including two stoves and a refrigquest of several high school athletic directors we stepped up the local sports coverage in erator. It certainly appeared that a fun time was had by all. several of our papers as a test of sorts. This enAs our founder William D. Denton coined hanced sports coverage, as you might expect, the phase and company mission nearly 70 requires much greater resources than we are years ago, WeÕ re more than a community currently staffed to provide. In the past, paid newspaper, we are a community service. With circulation newspapers provided this service.

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Guess who? Ailsa Koehler, Claire Reynolds and Grace Reynolds show off their costumes on Friday, Oct. 31 while trick-or-treating on Sisco Street in Westport.

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Editorial far from misleading To the Editor:

America no longer a Republic To the Editor:

The Valley News editorial “Nonprofits: Should they pay their fair share?Ó was simply asking a question: Should all nonprofits be exempt from paying their fair share of taxes?

Historically, churches, schools, etc., have received nonprofit exemption. But, over the years, other organizations have sought and also received nonprofit exemption.

To me, the question is why these organizations (other than churches, schools, etc.) should be exempt and raise the tax burden onto others?

These organizations may argue that they provide jobs and add to the economy, but so does the working mother and father trying to raise a family Ñ sometimes working additional jobs just to pay their taxes.

Who is more entitled to tax relief than those parents? Or, in addition, seniors who have worked their entire lives and paid taxes their entire lives.

In conclusion, there should be further discussion, re: nonprofits, so the tax burden doesnÕ t just lie on the overburdened few, but, in fact, be a system where all Ò pay their fair shareÓ or everincreasing taxes.

Russell Manning, Lake Placid

I agree with your editorial, except for the last part. America was founded as a republic, and ceased to be one in 1923. Now we are a “great democracy”. The world’s first republic, Rome, thought of democracy as “mob rule” or those least qualified to vote intelligently having majority power. As head of the senate, Caesar gave the vote to all Romans and made many promises.

They voted him Emperor, and his first imperial act was to take. their vote away. Franklin and Jefferson were afraid of democracy getting out of control in our new country and wrote about their concerns. Their fears were well placed if one looks at what democracy today. Our political process is driven by bribes disguised as contributions to candidates. All the information on candidates is controlled by a biased media that is well aware of the power it has. Voters are reduced to little more than messengers carrying out the wishes of those who control the media. In NewYork the voting process is controled by a bipartisan effort that makes independant change impossible. Those who truly understand these conditions and know what the real issues are constitute one tenth of one percent. If they vote, it is nothing more than an unnoticed gesture. The system has become un stoppable.

It will never give the country back. I do not vote , but I can see the problems and I will complain about them if I want. That is my right which has diminished some in my life.I usually am of-

fered no candidates to vote for in this environment. That never changes and the system offers no means to change that. So I donÕ t vote. If voting in this country started to turn around this state of affairs there would be an executive order to stop that trend.

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In last weekÕ s article detailing the changes at Westport Central School, a reporter inadvertently swapped the hyphenated surname of Superintendent Cynthia Ford-Johnston on several occasions.

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Guest Viewpoint

Delaying Social Security could increase lifetime income

By Tim Marema and Roberto Gallardo dailyyonder@comcast.net

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ Essex County residents who are nearing retirement age can increase their lifetime income if they can wait a bit to start drawing Social Security benefits.

In Essex County, 5,992 residents Ð or 15.4 percent of the population Ð are aged 55 to 64. Those are the years when folks start thinking seriously about retirement.

Workers can start taking Social Security at age 62. But for those who can wait, the benefits go up. Ò If you need Social Security early, take it Ð youÕ ve earned it,Ó said Virginia Reno with the National Academy of Social Insurance, a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. “But waiting even a year or two can make a big difference in the long run. The extra benefits are there for life.”

Payments increase by five to seven percent for each year of delay between ages 62 and 66, and by eight percent for each year of delay between ages 66 and 70. The increases stop at age 70.

For someone who can wait until age 70 to take Social Security, the reward is a lifetime monthly benefit that is 76 percent higher than if taken at age 62.

For example, a worker who qualifies for a Social Security benefit of $750 at age 62 would receive $1,000 by waiting until full retirement age (66 for people born in 1943 to 1954). By waiting until age 70, the retiree would receive $1,320 a month.

The higher benefit would also be the basis for future inflation adjustments.

Around New York, only about one in three residents who are currently receiving Social Security retirement benefits waited until full retirement age to start their payments, according to the Social Security Administration.

In Essex County, 6,640 residents received retirement benefits from the federal system, according to 2012 figures.

The average recipient of Social Security retirement benefits in Essex County received $1,212 a month in December of that year.

On an annual basis, that brought $96,564,000 in income to the area Ð 6.6 percent of all personal income in the county, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Getting the most out of Social Security benefits becomes more important the longer retirees live, said Leticia Miranda, a policy adviser with the National Council of La Raza, a nonprofit that focuses on Hispanic issues, including retirement. Ò You may be here longer than you think,Ó Miranda said. Ò INFORMED DECISIONSÓ About half of seniors aged 65 to 69 get most of their income from Social Security. Many have other assets or work part time.

But for three out of four seniors in their 80s, Social Security is the main source of income.

Nationally, a woman who is 65 years old today can expect to live until she is 86. For men, itÕ s 84 years.

Another consideration is how the timing of benefits will affect a spouseÕ s income, Reno said.

“If you are the higher earner in a couple, delaying benefits not only means a higher benefit for you for the rest of your life,” she said. “It also means a higher benefit for your spouse if she or he outlives you in old age.Ó In more than half of couples who are 65 today, one spouse will live beyond 90, she said.

But residents of nonmetropolitan areas like Essex County may have a harder time delaying their retirement. Ò In rural areas there is often a challenge as folks move toward retirement,” said Deanna Sharpe, a personal finance professor at the University of Missouri. Ò They are more likely to face unemployment. Jobs are not as available. And when they are, they tend to pay less.Ó Economic downturns can also affect when people decide to start receiving Social Security, Sharpe said. Ò One of the coping mechanisms during the recent recession was to pick up Social Security at age 62, even if they might not have planned to do that before the recession,Ó she said.

Retirees need to make informed decisions, Sharpe said, but too

often that doesnÕ t happen.

“We find in surveys of financial literacy that quite a large portion of folks donÕ t understand the basics,Ó she said. Ò ThatÕ s a concern.Ó But retirees can easily find free or low-cost advice. Sharpe said many USDA Extension Service offices can provide information on retirement planning. She also recommended nonprofit organizations such as the National Endowment for Financial Counseling and Financial Education (www.nefe.org).

The Social Security Administration website (ssa.gov) has a calculator that allows workers to estimate their retirement earnings based on their own work records and estimated retirement age.

And the National Academy of Social Insurance has materials online about the impact of delaying Social Security benefits (www.nasi.org/WhenToTakeSocialSecurity).

With national discussions about Social Security frequently in the news, some workers may worry whether the system will be there when they need it. Sharpe said people should stay abreast of the issues. Ò ThatÕ s part of making an informed decision,Ó she said.

But Reno said that should not influence a personal decision about when to draw benefits. Ò Social Security will be there if you wait,Ó she said. The system is fully financed for about the next two decades and is threequarters financed thereafter, she said. Ò Despite what you may hear, lawmakers have some good options to fix the system for the long haul,” she said.

Tim Marema is editor of the Daily Yonder, a national website that covers news about small cities and rural America.

Roberto Gallardo is an associate professor at the Mississippi State University Extension Service.

Support for the research and production of this article was provided by the National Academy of Social Insurance. The content of this article is solely the responsibility of the Daily Yonder, which is published by the Center for Rural Strategies, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization based in Whitesburg, KY.

Kids Count

Resiliency and Perspective

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n eight-year-old boy arrives at home with a sad and distant look on his face because no one wanted to play with him today.

A 10-year-old girl cries at the kitchen table because she just cannot understand her math homework. A 14-year-old girl is upset because she could not get the part in the school play that she wanted.

To those on the periphery of these childrenÕ s lives, these events may appear trivial and ordinary. However, any parent will tell you that watching their child struggle with these disapBy Scot Hurlburt pointments is very difficult.

It is tempting to act viscerally to these events and to tell our children that everything will be okay. In the end, we want our children to overcome their own struggles as independently as possible and to encounter these struggles as an opportunity.

While all children encounter difficulty growing up, an impressive body of research has demonstrated that children who have at least one supportive adult in life are more resilient.

These are adults where children can reliably go to gather strength. As adults who are involved with children, we have an opportunity to help children and teenagers to construct a perspective around their current circumstance. While working with groups of teenagers, I came to understand that high school for

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some teenagers is a daily challenge or worse.

We began talking about a perspective and what we arrived at was that high school was difficult for them, but high school is not a life sentence.

This perspective gave these wonderful young people a light at the end of the tunnel. Empowering children and teens in problem solving is a fabulous way to help them to achieve a perspective on their current circumstance that may make them more resilient.

Resilient people often turn problems into problem solving opportunities. By including children in the problem solving process, children begin to learn a skill set that can put events in perspective and making them more resilient in the process.

When interviewing children about positive and negative memories of school, many children reported that helping others were among their most positive memories. When adults ask children to help other children, they are fostering feelings of competence, confidence and ultimately, resilience. Children who are asked to pass out snacks, or to perform other simple classroom chores are filling a basic human need, helping others out.

Resilient children, who miss the foul shot, fail a test or lose a friend, donÕ t crumble or give up, they redouble their efforts to succeed and these children invariably have an adult or adults in their lives that will help them to make changes that will help them to succeed.

Parents should recognize that everyone is born with talents and interests that may not coincide with what they want for their children. A child once said to me, Ò I wish that my parents could be my life saver and not my cement shoes.Ó For most children, the challenges that they are encountering are not end of the world moments. The end of the world perspective often comes from adults and that energy is then transferred to their child. Adults that help children to always seek perspec-

tive in the challenges that confront them are teaching children resilience. Resilience is a skill that is life changing and sustaining and can be carried across a lifetime.

Remember, all kids count.

Reach the writer at hurlburt@wildblue.net.

Christmas bureau accepting applications

PLATTSBURGH Ñ The Christmas Bureau of Clinton County is accepting applications for help with monetary donations and food for their families. Applicants must have at least one child under 16 and fit in with the income guidelines. Applications are due no later than Dec. 5. For information contact the outreach center in the town you reside. Plattsburgh residents can contact 562-1253.

Social Center to hold writing groups

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The Elizabethtown Social Center will continue to sponsor a Writers Group on the first and third Thursdays in November and December at 1 p.m. The group is open to all skill levels, ages, and interests. Writing or sharing writing with the group is not required, just an opportunity of learning about writing and offering encouragement to writers. For more information about the group contact the Social Center at 8736408 or info@elizabethtownsocialcenter.org.

Post 551 to announce Veterans Day activities

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The Post 551 members will have their VeteranÕ s Day observance at the County VeteranÕ s cemetery Tuesday, Nov. 11, beginning at 11 a.m. They need a color guard and rifle squad. The Post monthly meeting will be Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Elizabethtown Social Center, beginning at 7 p.m. For information call Newman Tryon of Post 551 and County Adjutant.

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County Budget From page 1

AHEAD OF SCHEDULE Palmer told the Essex County Board of Supervisors that he planned on filing the tentative budget on Tuesday, Nov. 4, two weeks ahead of schedule.

Once filed, lawmakers can make changes by

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County Attorney Dan Manning he expects a large number of resolutions to be filed throughout December.

If lawmakers canÕ t come to an agreement by the state-mandated deadline of Dec. 20, then the tentative budget automatically becomes law.

Palmer stressed to lawmakers that unless they made changes, the final budget levy will not rise more than 9.5 percent.

The current levy, or the amount needed to be

collected from taxes, is at $20.4 million. Projected spending will come in around $93 million, about $2 million less than 2014.

Lawmakers praised Palmer, who took office in 2008, for righting a sinking fiscal ship and passed a housekeeping resolution allowing the board override the tax levy limit should such a measure become necessary.

He advised lawmakers if they choose to remove something from the budget, they should consider making it a permanent removal. Ò It just creates a bigger problem next year if all youÕ re doing is postponing a temporary expenditure,Ó he said.

NOT SATISFIED Throughout the fall, the budget was hashed out with the countyÕ s 25 department heads.

About $3.2 million was reduced.

Wilmington Supervisor Randy Preston said more can be done. In fact, he said, he entirely disagrees with how the county tackles the budget-making process as a whole.

Six weeks is not enough time to conduct a systematic overview and make educated decisions, he said. And raising property taxes isnÕ t fair to county residents. Ò IÕ ve seen people who work at this county who do absolutely nothing,Ó he said.

Preston said while some departments have shaved their budgets down to the bone, more can be trimmed in some of the larger ones, like social services, health and public works.

He said the county needed to tell department

November 8, 2014 heads to come back with mandatory reductions in their wishlists, like 2 percent, for instance. Ò To me, thatÕ s very concerning,Ó he said. Ò I still think we havenÕ t made any hard choices and I canÕ t vote to exceed the tax cap until I know we donÕ t have any other choice.Ó Tom Scozzafava took umbrage at PrestonÕ s remarks. Ò To say that is a pretty strong statement,Ó he said. Ò Yes it is,Ó Preston responded.

“It’s a poor reflection of everyone who works here,Ó said Scozzafava, who serves as the Finance Chair.

In recent years, full-time employees on the county payroll have been slashed from 700 to about 500. A recent round of cleanups thinned possible retirees, making that option unlikely in the immediate future.

“That’s a significant reduction in anybody’s business,Ó said Palmer. Ò WeÕ ve worked hard to make reductions and done a lot to make up for where we were in deficit spending.” Ò I hate this time of year, it brings out strong personalities,Ó said Douglas.

Scozzafava called on all lawmakers to join the upcoming negotiations, not just those serving on the budget committee.

Douglas, Bill Grinnell (Ticonderoga), Shaun Gillilland (Willsboro) and Preston voted against the resolution.

The board set Nov. 24 as the tentative date for the mandatory public hearing.

Cornell Cooperative Extension readies annual meeting WESTPORT Ñ The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County will be having its Annual Meeting on Friday, Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. at the CCE Building in Westport on the Fairgrounds.

Please join us as we fete our programs and people that contribute so much of their time and knowledge supporting CCE in Essex County.

We will be electing new board members. The Nominating Committee has recommended a slate of board members of Stephen Ives and Jay White. As always, additional nominations will

be accepted from the floor for the Board of Directors.

We will also be awarding our Friends of Extension Awards to Alvin Reiner, local photographer and journalist, and Estelle Smit, manager of Tractor Supply, Ticonderoga.

Please contact the office if you plan to attend at 962-4810 ext 0 or essex@cornell.edu by Nov. 19. A donation toward dinner of $5 will help tremendously.

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Stewards

From page 1 The New Russia resident said stewards spoke with 28,488 people this year, up 20 percent over last year, a sure sign that more educational efforts are needed.

The official state program is being financed by donors, the Department of Environmental Conversation and the Adirondack Mountain Club,

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But the lack of financing kneecaps them from expanding. In fact, she said, funding was slashed 20 percent last year.

Bourjade said stewards play a large role in educating hikers and keeping them safe.

The Summit Steward Program covers only above the treeline. Bourjade said a component is needed at a lower elevation.

She said when stewards arenÕ t present, particularly during the shoulder seasons, people can be

Ò extremely destructive.Ó Ò I know the county does not have much money,Ó she admitted.

The cash would go into a fund administered by the Adirondack Foundation. Ò IÕ m not opposed to the concept necessarily, but the Adirondack Mountain Club gives a lot of money to that stewardship program,Ó said Newcomb Supervisor George Cannon. Ò Maybe you ought to tap them for a few bucks?

They have already kicked in $5,000, said Bourjade. Ò Everybody is helping. ItÕ s symbolic and we are all going to go to the donors.Ó Board Chairman Randall Douglas asked how the countyÕ s funds would be allocated. Ò It is just for the staff, for the staff who sit at the summit,Ó said Bourjade.

She said young people earn $8.00 per hour, while others volunteer their time. Some sleep on the mountain under the camping elevation threshold after their shifts end at 4 p.m. Ò If the program didnÕ t have that many volunteers, it wouldnÕ t be allowed to cover as much.Ó Douglas remained skeptical:

November 8, 2014 Ò IÕ m just totally confused whether itÕ s for advertising or maintenance.Ó He said he used to work as a trail groomer for the DEC as a teenager. Ò They used to pay us to do that. IÕ m just confused what this is all about. Does the DEC still have trail crews?Ó It does, she said, but more funding is necessary.

North Elba Supervisor Roby Politi asked if hikers make donations. Ò Is there a donation box or whatever?Ó he said. Ò If everybody there gave a dollar...Ó “We are going to find out this week they are going to put it on their Facebook page ADK,Ó said Bourjade. Ò If everyone put in a dollar, you would have $24,000,Ó said Politi, referring to the numbers for Cascade.

On Monday, Nov. 7, the board voted to support the measure in spirit, but not financially.

“It doesn’t define what’s being done,” said County Manager Dan Palmer. Ò When I asked the question, they said it would be used toward salaries,Ó said Douglas. Ò IÕ m not going to support that.Ó

Holiday gift drive launches

ESSEX COUNTY — Operation Christmas Child is hoping to collect more than 8,500 gift-filled shoeboxes from Ticonderoga to Champlain and across Franklin, Clinton, Essex and St. Lawrence Counties. The shoeboxes are collected in local relay centers and are then transported to the Collection Center in Plattsburgh.

Operation Christmas Child began in 1993 when SamaritanÕ s Purse started collecting boxes and delivering shoeboxes filled with gifts because they saw how children all around the world were suffering from the effects of war, natural disaster, disease and famine.

Anyone can participate. Wrap the top and bottom of a shoebox, or use a plastic shoebox-sized container, and fill with school supplies, hygiene items and small toys.

For more information, including local relay center hours, check the Operation Christmas Child website at samaritanspurse.org.

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Adirondack Outdoors

November is here!

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ties. If we fail to conduct our hunting activities in a respectable manner, the writing is on the wall.

One of the most frustrating examples of poor hunting ethics revolves around the irresponsible discarding of hides, heads and bones in plain view of the public. This type of behavior is offensive to ethical hunters and non- hunters alike.

If you want to make a difference, please consider providing your deer remains to the Adirondack Wildlife Refuge and Rehabilitation Center, located at 977 Springfield Road in Wilmington.

Such wild remains are an essential component of the rehabilitation process and they offer a most welcome diet for the numerous hawks, wolves, eagles that are recuperating at the facility.

Please call the Wildlife Center in advance at 946-2428 to arrange a time to drop off the remains. Ò We have gotten past the stage, my fellow citizens, where we are to be pardoned if we treat any part of our country as something to be skinned for the use of the present generation, Whether it be the forest, the water, the scenery, or whatever it is, handle it so you children’s children get the benefit of it.”

Theodore Roosevelt

he month of November has finally arrived on the wall calendar. I should have seen it coming, but I prefer not to spend much time gauging the time.

Rather, I usually keep track of the season by the natural seasonal signs, rather than by a specific date on the wall calendar.. Sure, there are a few distinct dates that always require my attention such as anniversaries, birthdays and other such important notable events as the Opening Day of trout season.

However, the actual date will never be confirmed simply by a number printed on a piece of paper.. Rather, it is realized by familiar signs and signals that resonate from the outdoor world.

Whether it is the sweet scent of woodsmoke wafting on the cool evening air, or the far away barking of a flock of geese over head; it’s difficult to miss the arrival of autumn.

I have always considered the months of September, October, and November to be the High Holy Days of the sporting life. It is the time of year when darkness comes early, and sportsmen arrive late.

The weather turns decidedly colder, and the daylight hours grow shorter. The phrase, Ò Didja git yurs yet? is again considered a formal greeting whether at church or in the Post office.

Joe Hackett is a guide and sportsman residing in Ray Brook. Contact Outings are abbreviated, and the forest floor is often a mix of him at brookside18@adelphia.net. brown and white and it crunches underfoot. The woodlands become more wide open, and the number of travelers on the trails begins to thin out.

It is a special time of year, and yet it flies by like a gnat on a whirl- wind. Soon enough, a carpet of snow will whitewash the woods, and a layer of ice will catacomb the lakes and ponds. As time moves on, ski poles will eventually replace the smoke poles of autumn, and winter will be here.

Now is the time to get up and out to enjoy the season before it silently slips away.

And when you do, please remember to tread lightly! All sportsman and women share a responsibility to act as ambasHow many whitetails can you find in the photo? sadors for our heritage activi-

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Red Storm claim Class C title with 42-23 win over Patriots Tristin Fitzgerald throws four touchdowns passes; Ogdensburg up next for Saranac Lake

By Akashia Swinton

denpubs@denpubs.com CLINTONVILLE Ñ The Saranac Lake Red Storm triumphed over the Ausable Valley Patriots on Nov. 1 to win the Section 7 Class C championship 42-23.

The Red Storm dominated the Patriots throughout the game. The Saranac Lake rushing game was led by Ty Marmion with five carries for 82 yards and two touchdowns.

Marmion also had two receptions for 57 yards and a touchdown. Alex Donaldson accompanied Marmion as a receiving leader with four grabs for 40 yards and two touchdowns.

Torin Smith scored the last Red Storm touchdown.

Starting quarterback Tristin Fitzgerald threw 9 for 13 for 125 yards and four touchdowns.

The first half passing game was much more successful for the Patriots than in the second half. In the first two quarters, quarterback William Coats threw 13 for 18, connecting with Sultan Sikandar for a touchdown. He was 4 for 12

Saranac Lake will have a change to avenge last year’s season-ending loss to Ogdensburg when the team returns to Clintonville Saturday, Nov. 8. Left: The team poses after the game. Right: Myckael Colon takes off behind blocker Hunter Moon.

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after the break and picked up 211 passing yards overall.

Their second half scoring was the result of rushing touchdowns from Mark Whitney and Coats. Receiving targets were Tyler Champine, who had eight touches for 55 yards and Nate Manning with five for 51 yards.

Defensive leaders for the Red Storm were Myckael Colon, who had a sack and an inter-

ception, Dondi Duffy with an interception and two tackles and Nicholas Sweeney, who had two tackles and a fumble recovery.

The PatriotsÕ Keith Christensen had two tackles and a fumble recovery, Nate Manning had four tackles and a safety and Jaime Coolidge and Sultan Sikandar each made two tackles.

Saranac Lake Coach Eric Bennett addressed his team after their win; he emphasized respon-

sibility and smart choices. His parting words were, Ò NowÕ s the time to focus and get it done.

You control your future.Ó The 15th-ranked Red Storm will face the Section X Ogdensburg Blue Devils, the number seven Class C team in the state, on Nov. 8 in Clintonville.

Class B championship goes to Indians after late comeback Justin Stevens breaks Section VII single-season rushing record in championship loss

By Barrie Finnegan

denpubs@denpubs.com CLINTONVILLE Ñ It was a rematch a year in the making, and this time, Peru wouldnÕ t let Beekmantown by.

The Indians rallied from down 21-7 in the third quarter, scoring the go-ahead touchdown with 13.2 seconds remaining to capture the Section VII Class B title Nov. 1.

With the game tied at 21, Peru Coach Nick Damiani decided to give his flanker option play a try. Anthony Gallo looked to be on a run play until he pulled up and threw to a wide open Troy Lawyer in the end zone for the win.

Last year Beekmantown beat Peru in the title game and the two faced off again in the opening week this season when the Indians won 20-15, setting up the Saturday rubber match.

The game started with the Eagles getting the ball and giving the Indians a heavy dose of Justin Stevens. Stevens carried the majority of the 65 yards as the Eagles went downfield, finishing the drive with an 8-yard touchdown run. It was the only scoring in the first quarter.

On the first play of the second quarter, Beekmantown’s Matt Villa jumped a route and came up with an interception with a lot

The Peru Indians overcame a two-score deficit in the third quarter to win the Section VII Class B football championship.

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of daylight in front of him. Villa went 69 yards for a touchdown, giving the Eagles a 14-0 lead.

The Indians came roaring back just over two minutes later.

Quarterback Blake Altizer took it in from 12 yards out to tighten the game to 14-7 going into halftime. Altizer finished 6-19 for 55 yards and an interception and ran the ball six times for 37 yards.

Stevens opened the third quarter scoring with a 5-yard run to extend the Eagles lead to 21-7. He finished with 155 yards and

two touchdowns, pushing his season total to a Section VII record 1,965 yards.

Behind by 14 with third-quarter winding down, the IndiansÕ Brandon Sawyer (153 yards, two touchdowns) said he knew right then that he had to Ò kick it in.Ò Sawyer said something just clicked and his Indians run game came to life. They drove, with Sawyer handling most of the carries, down the snowy field to score on a 9-yard Sawyer touchdown run with 2:19 left in the third quarter.

Starting the fourth, Sawyer seem determined to continue the running game success. Halfway through the final quarter Sawyer scored on a 2-yard run to tie the game at 21.

On the next Beekmantown drive, Stevens again began to run the ball well until a fourth-and-3 when the Peru defense stepped up to stop him and get the ball back with 3:23 left.

Peru started marching with again some nice runs by Sawyer to set up the final touchdown. Beekmantown got the ball back but both plays were unsuccessful, giving Peru the title.

The Indians will face Section X champion Franklin Academy Nov. 8 in Potsdam.

It was a tough ending to the high school career of Justin Stevens. After the game Stevens was visibly disappointed and the congratulations on breaking the single-season rushing record didnÕ t seem to matter, though he seemed grateful as former Peru player BJ Godfrey, representing previous record-holder Sam Godfrey, went into the post game Eagles huddle and congratulated Stevens.

Storm, Bomber runners qualify for cross country state meet ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ PlattsburghÕ s Jeriqho Gadway and Seton CatholicÕ s Margaret Champagne took the top spots in the Section VII cross country state qualifier meet Oct. 31 under blue skies at the Cobble Hill Golf Course.

Gadway ran the 3.05 mile course in 14:47 to lead the boys while ChampagneÕ s 17:58 concluded a dominant season against section competition for Seton Catholic.

Peru (Class B), Plattsburgh (Class C) and Lake Placid (Class D) were winning schools in the boysÕ race while Peru (Class B), Saranac (Class C) and Seton Catholic (Class D) claimed wins in the girlsÕ race.

Each winning school will send its top seven runners from the Oct. 31 race to the state meet at SUNY Canton

on Saturday, Nov. 8. The top five finishers in each class not from the winning school will also compete.

The Lake Placid boys, led by Karl Shultz (15:51, third place) and Scott Shultz (16:04, seventh place), will send seven runners overall. Forest Ledger, Trent White, Nick Saulpaugh, Curtis Rissberger and Davey Mihill will join the ShultzÕ s.

Joining the Blue Bomber boys are Nina Armstrong (18:48, third place), Gabby Armstrong (19:30, eighth place) and Sage Miller (20:00, 15th place).

Saranac LakeÕ s Andersen Gray (16:22, 10th place) and Zane Pelletieri (16:23, 11th place) qualified in the boysÕ Class C race while Johanna Mohrs (19:18, sixth place) and Maggie Peter (20:21, 21st place) also qualified to race against state competition.

EKMW’s Jon Gay and Lake Placid’s Karl Shultz battle it out on their way to the finish line. Shultz finished second in Class D and third overall. At right, Saranac Lake’s Johanna Mohrs on her way to her sixth-place, state qualifying finish.

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The Week In Review

Blue Bombers win volleyball final; SL falls in quarterfinals Lake Placid plays strong in 3-0 win over Northern Adirondack

By Andrew Johnstone

andrew@denpubs.com SARANAC Ñ The Blue Bombers held the Bobcats in the teens in all three sets for the 3-0 sweep and Section VII Class D title Nov. 1.

Lake Placid (7-10) jumped out to an 11-0 lead in the first set before winning it 25-14, following it up by holding Northern Adirondack to 12 points in the second.

In the third, Melissa RathÕ s serving helped the Bombers to an early 13-1 advantage. Northern Adirondack outscored Lake Placid from there, but the damage was already done and the set went the BombersÕ way 25-18. Ò I was really proud of the way the girls played,Ó said Lake Placid Coach Donna Moody, Ò coming in and staying focused and doing

The Lake Placid volleyball team poses after their win over Northern Adirondack for the Section VII Class D championship.

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Saranac Lake’s Zane Pelletieri and Andersen Gray race toward the finish of the Section VII state qualifier meet in Elizabethtown on Oct. 31.

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what they needed to do.Ó Rath finished with 15 points, five aces, two kills and an assist. Georgia OÕ Leary added seven points, one ace, one dig, eight kills and an assist.

Kiana Fell also had a strong game, finishing with 12 points, four aces, three kills, one block and a team-high 13 assists.

Brenna Garret have five points, one ace, nine kills, one block and six assists for Lake Placid as well.

Northern Adirondack, which finished the year 2-15, got strong play from senior captain Taylor Pitts as well as Taylair Garrand.

Pitts had four points, two kills and a teamleading 14 digs while Garrand added 12 points, two aces, six assists and 11 digs.

Now, the Blue Bombers are preparing for their trip out of Section VII and into regionals.

TheyÕ ll play the the winner of the Nov. 5 Section II/X matchup on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. in Saranac.

“It’s definitely going to be tough,” said Moody. Ò Anything can happen. This group has a great attitude and willing to work hard.Ó

Northeastern Clinton 3, Saranac Lake 1 CHAMPLAIN Ñ The Cougars missed the chance at sweeping the Red Storm in the third set, but closed out strong with a 25-12 fourth set for the 3-1 Class C quarterfinals win.

Northeastern Clinton came out strong with a 25-10 opening set and won the second 25-19.

Saranac Lake, however, wouldnÕ t quit and won the third 25-22 before falling in the next.

Caitlin McCoy led the Cougars with eight aces, serving eight points to go along with six kills and six digs. Aryana Kellison had 14 points, one ace, one kill, four digs and a teamhigh 15 assists.

Kali Bushey and Ellen Reid each had nine digs while Ashley LaVenture had 10 points, five

Melissa Rath elevates for one of her two kills in the Blue Bombers’ 3-0 win..

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aces, five digs and an assist.

Saranac LakeÕ s Morgan Farmer had 13 points, eight aces, nine digs and one block in a strong performance. Alivia Sapone added eight points, two aces, five kills, eight assists and five digs.

Katie Burgess also had a strong night, tallying eight points, five aces, five kills, one assist and seven digs in the loss.

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HANCE BOYS ARE NOW EXPANDING looking for an class A driver, 2 years experience, must have clean license, competitive wages, full or part time. Call Mike or Josh (518) 962-2314.

FARM EQUIPMENT COMPACT TRACTOR, NEW HOLLAND TC18, with Front Loader, Hydrostatic, 465Hrs., Includes Snowblower, Brush Mower, 3 PT Forks and Carryall Platform $8500.00. Call 518-846-7710 ACCESSORIES (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 RADIO STUDDED SNOW TIRES on mag rims, 8205/65R15 92S, $200. 518-946-2063 JOBS GUEST SERVICES MANAGER Adirondack Ecological Center Newcomb, NY $33,500 518-582-4551, x104 Apply: www.esf.edu/hr/ HELP WANTED $775.35/WEEKLY** HOMEMAILERS NEEDED!! -- $570/WEEKLY** ASSEMBLING CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS -- ONLINE DATA ENTRY for Cash, PT/FT. No Experience Required. Start Immediately. Genuine! www.LocalHomeWorkersNeeded.com Frac Sand Owner Operators Needed Immediately in Texas! Requires tractor, blower, pneumatic trailer.

Sting Services Pays 80%...Unlimited Work 214-250-1985

HELP WANTED Earn Extra Income Assembling CD cases From Home.

Call our Live Operators Now! No experience necessary. 1-800-2673944 Ext 2870 www.easyworkgreatpay.com

MORIAH CENTER, NY In Home Health Care needed, CNA preferred on site training provided. $14.15/hr. 3 to 4 over nights & weekends. Contact Dave or Gina 518-546-3218 Leave Message, references required. Must be Reliable & a Caring Person.

Possible drug test.

Start Immediately! Great money from home with our FREE mailer program. LIVE operators available now! 866-780-0580 ext.110 or visit www.pacificbrochures.com

HELP WANTED LOCAL CNA TRAINING PROGRAM Essex Center for Rehab & Healthcare ENROLL NOW! Application deadline Nov 25th.

For more information: Call (518) 873-3858 Email: mamato@EssexRehab.net CAREER TRAINING THE OCEAN CORP. 10840 Rockley Road, Houston, Texas 77099. Train for a New Career. *Underwater Welder. Commercial Diver. *NDT/Weld Inspector. Job Placement Assistance.

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

You can be career-ready in as little as 3 months for a rewarding new career in the growing healthcare, technology, or administration industries. The U.S. Department of Labor expects millions of new jobs in these fields! Get started today: CareerStep.com/startnow.

HELP WANTED LOCAL

WORK WANTED

CERTIFIED ENGLISH TEACHER The Westport Central School District announces an anticipated vacancy for a certified English Teacher. Interested individuals apply by sending an employment application, resume, NYS certification and three letters of reference no later than November 14, 2014 to Cynthia Ford-Johnston, Superintendent, Westport Central School, 25 Sisco Street, Westport, NY 12993.

The District is also seeking applications for the following substitute positions: teachers, bus drivers, custodians, clerical, cafeteria helpers and nurse. Applications are available on our website www.westportcs.org or by calling the District Office 518-962-8244.

EMPLOYMENT WANTED: Elderly Care Giver Available for care, companionship, errands, appointments, cooking. Experienced & reliable. Hourly or 24 hour rates.

Nina 518-354-2279 MISCELLANEOUS AVIATION MANUFACTURING CAREERS - Get started by training as FAA certified Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-4536204 CASH FOR CARS, Any Make or Model! Free Towing. Sell it TODAY. Instant offer: 1-800-8645784

AUTO'S WANTED TOP CASH FOR CARS, Any Car/Truck, Running or Not. Call for INSTANT offer: 1-800-454-6951 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 2000 24' LAYTON CAMPER Sleeps 6, very clean, excellent condition, must see, $6700 OBO. 518-643-9391

69664

04 DODGE STRATUS clean good on gas ready to go $1500 call 834-9697

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

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MISCELLANEOUS

FOR SALE

FURNITURE

LAWN & GARDEN

WANTED TO BUY

DISH TV Retailer. Starting at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) & High Speed Internet starting at $14.95/month (where available.)

SAVE! Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now! 1-800-6154064

Hand Gun Ruger Vaquero 44 Magnum Stainless Steel, Single Action, Wood Grips, Fires 44 Mag. And 44 Special, Like New fire only once $499. 518-354-8654

QUEEN PILLOW TOP mattress set, new in plastic, $150.00. 518-5348444

FOR SALE CRAFTSMAN LAWN SWEEPER, used 3 times, purchased this Fall for $259.00 will sell for $150.00. Call 518-8732033.

BUYING WANTED TO BUY buying antiques, pack baskets, snowshoes, old hunting fishing items such as fishing lures, tackle, hunting knives, old trapping items, anything related to these items and categories.

Cash paid. call 518-813-1601

HELP FEED OUR OWN VENISON DONATION COALITION

All Venison Processed is provided to the Salvation Army!

11,200 meals served since 2013.

Help us reach our goal of 15,000 meals this year!

One 100 lb. Deer = 100-120 meals www.VenisonDonation.org

STONE'S SMOKEHOUSE & MEAT MARKET

67 Rabideau St., Morrisonville, NY 518-293-7303 HOTELS FOR HEROES - to find out more about how you can help our service members, veterans and their families in their time of need, visit the Fisher House website at www.fisherhouse.org Make a Connection. Real People, Flirty Chat. Meet singles right now!

Call LiveLinks. Try it FREE. Call NOW: 1-888-909-9905 18+.

PAID IN ADVANCE! $1000 WEEKLY Mailing Brochures At Home! No Experience Required. Start Now! www.MailingBrochuresForCash.com ANNOUNCEMENTS HERO MILES - to find out more about how you can help our service members,veterans and their families in their time of need, visit the Fisher House website at www.fisherhouse.org ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES ANTIQUES WANTED Local 3rd Generation Dealer, Free Verbal Appraisals. Call Brian Bittner at (802) 272-7527 or visit http://www.bittnerantiques.com/ FARM LIVESTOCK Piglets for sale $50 each (518) 962-2060 FINANCIAL SERVICES PROBLEMS with the IRS? Wall & Associates can settle for a fraction of what you owe!. Results may vary. Not a solicitation for legal services. 800-822-1298 FOR SALE

HUGE SALE Dolls, Basset bedroom furniture, couches, DR set, antique cut glass & pressed glass, 19th century tables, paintings, rocking chairs.

518-532-9900 Magic Heat Unit, 6” Flute Pipe, $25. 518-946-2063 ½ PRICE INSULATION, Blue Dow or High R. Several Thickness Available. Call 813-7808690 or 518-597-9653 RANCH MINK Coat, Black, size 12, seldom worn. A-1 condition.

New $2000, Asking $350 OBO. 518-420-8719 REAR CARGO PLATFORM, fits trailer reese hitch, 28x54”. $70 518-946-2063 TWO TOOL BOXES full of Snap-on Craftsman Tools $2500 OBO Call 518-728-7978 or Email pparksfamily@gmail.com Vermont Castings Wood Stove, Model 2479, heats up to 2500 sq. ft. 518-293-6453.

WOLFF SUNVISION Pro 28 LE Tanning Bed, very good condition, $700.00. 518-637-1741 WOODWORKING TOOLS-JET JOINER, Model JJ6CSX, 6”x46”, 1HP $350.00; Powermatic Table Saw, 28”x38” Table, 38” extension, 3HP $450.00; Grizzly 4 Bag Dust Collector, 3HP $250.00. Call 518-846-7710.

GENERAL CASH FOR CARS: All Cars/Trucks Wanted. Running or Not! Top Dollar Paid. We Come To You! Any Make/Model. Call For Instant Offer: 1-800-864-5960 Make a Connection. Real People, Flirty Chat. Meet singles right now!

Call LiveLinks. Try it FREE. Call NOW: Call 1-877-737-9447 18+ VIAGRA USERS! VIAGRA 100mg/Cialis 20mg 44 Pills only $99.00. No prescription Needed!

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LOGGING

LAVALLEE LOGGING

is looking to harvest and purchase standing timber, All Species. Willing to pay New York State stumpage prices on all species. $ or % paid.

References available.

Matt Lavallee 518-645-6351 LOGGING, LAND CLEARING, Professional Forestry. Cash for Standing Timber and Woodland. Paying Higher Than New York State Stumpage Rate. Double the Average rate for Low Grade Chip Wood.

Fully Insured. Immediate Pay. 518585-3520 WILLIAM THWAITS LOGGING is looking to purchase and harvest standing timber of all species. Will pay New York State stumpage prices. Many references available.

Call Wiliam Thwaits 518-593-3263 WANTED TO BUY ADVERTISE to 10 Million Homes across the USA! Place your ad in over 140 community newspapers, with circulation totaling over 10 million homes. Contact Independent Free Papers of America IFPA at danielleburnett-ifpa@live.com or visit our website cadnetads.com for more information.

Cash for unexpired DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! Free Shipping, Best Prices & 24 hr payment! Call 1855-440-4001 www.TestStripSearch.com.

CASH PAID- up to $25/Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. 1-DAYPAYMENT.1-800371-1136 WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES 1967-1982 ONLY KAWASAKI Z1-900, KZ900, KZ1000, Z1R, KZ1000MKII, W1-650, H1-500, H2-750, S1-250, S2-350, S3-400 Suzuki, GS400, GT380, Honda CB750 (1969-1976) CASH. 1-800772-1142, 1-310-721-0726 usa@classicrunners.com WANTS TO PURCHASE minerals and other oil & gas interests. Send details P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co 80201 Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 DOGS AKC CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES FOR SALE. 1 st. vet check, vaccination's, de-worming, Ready to Go! $800.00. 518-873-2909

North Country Telephone Exchange Directory (518)

236.............Altona/Mooers 251.................North Creek 293.......................Saranac 297...............Rouses Point 298...................Champlain 327.................Paul Smiths 352..............Blue Mt. Lake 358...............Ft. Covington 359................Tupper Lake 483........................Malone 492.................Dannemora 493.................West Chazy 494................Chestertown 497.................Chateaugay 499.....................Whitehall 523..................Lake Placid 529...........................Moria 532..............Schroon Lake 543..........................Hague 546.......Port Henry/Moriah 547........................Putnam 561-566...........Plattsburgh 576....Keene/Keene Valley 581,583,584,587 ..............Saratoga Springs 582....................Newcomb 585................Ticonderoga 594..........Ellenburg Depot 597.................Crown Point 623...............Warrensburg 624...................Long Lake 638............Argyle/Hartford 639......................Fort Ann 642......................Granville 643.............................Peru 644............Bolton Landing 647.............Ausable Forks 648..................Indian Lake 654.........................Corinth 668...............Lake George 695................Schuylerville 735.............Lyon Mountain 746,747..........Fort Edward / Hudson Falls 743,744,745,748,761,792, 793,796,798. . . .Glens Falls 834....................Keeseville 846..........................Chazy 856.............Dickerson Ctr. 873....Elizabethtown/Lewis 891..............Saranac Lake 942......................Mineville 946..................Wilmington 962......................Westport 963...........Willsboro/Essex

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1988 CHEVY 30 VAN MOTOR HOME; Front End Loader Fits A Ford Tractor 4000 or 5000; Two Saddles with Bridles; Juke Box, in good shape; 17' Flat Bed Trailer. Call For Pricing.

518-962-4394 2 GENERATORS: TORA T300D, AC 240, 12amp, AC 120 volts, 24amp $225; Yamaha EF1800, 15amp $175. 518-946-2063 Anderson Sliding Glass Patio Door, 6' wide still in carton, originally $1600 Asking $1200 OBO. 518-576-4678 Baseball Collection 1973-1991, Must See! Call 518-946-2505 or 518-744-6332.

Detoxify your PCB and other toxins with a 2 person Far-Infared Sauna. Hypoallergenic popular, doctor recommended. Must see to appreciate. $1200. 315-769-6760 FRIGIDAIRE 6500 BTU'S AC unit, $200; Consolidated Dutch West wood stove $500; 1 man Pontoon boat $300. 518-708-0678 GE MICROWAVE 1100 watt $35.00. Please call 518-236-1961

247.......................Brandon 372....................Grand Isle 388...................Middlebury 425......................Charlotte 434....................Richmond 438...............West Rutland 453.......Bristol/New Haven 462......................Cornwall 475.........................Panton 482....................Hinesburg 545...................Weybridge 655......................Winooski 658....................Burlington 758........................Bridport 759.......................Addison 654,655,656,657,658,660, 860,862,863,864,865,951, 985....................Burlington 877...................Vergennes 769,871,872,878,879 ..................Essex Junction 893...........................Milton 897....................Shoreham 899......................Underhill 948..........................Orwell 888....................Shelburne

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APARTMENT RENTALS

APARTMENT RENTALS

HOME RENTALS

REAL ESTATE SALES

DOWNTOWN WILLSBORO APARTMENT, 3749 Main Street, walking distance to diner & library, 1st floor single bedroom, heat, hot water & washer/dryer hook-up, no pets. $650/mo.; Also 3751 Main Street upstairs 2 bdrm apt. with heat, w/d hook-up, no pets $650/mo.

Call 518-963-4284

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

Monthly specials! Call (866) 3382607 WESTPORT, NICE CLEAN GROUND floor, 2 bdrm, appliances, enclosed porch, lawn, utilities extra, convenient location, no pets, no smoking. Long Term 518962-8349

HOME FOR RENT: 154 Angelville Rd, Mooers NY. 4 bdrm, 2 bath, newly remodeled, 2 stories, private residence, $800/mo. + utilities.

518-524-1715.

WESTPORT: 2 BDRM HOME, new appliances, hot water heat, garage, large lawn, no smoking. Long Term. 518-962-8349

REAL ESTATE WILLSBORO, NY 1.06 acre lot w/water/sewer/power ($26,000) or Above lot with 1998 2bd/2bath mobile home ($49,000) 518-963-7320

VALLEY NEWS

HOMES

BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE in the town of Moriah. Lake view, great hunting, and privacy what more could you ask for. Call Ashley at 578-2501 for more information.

PROPERTY FOR SALE: Rand Hill Road, Beekmantown, NY. 11.67 Wooded Acres, Borders State Land. Private Sale. 518-492-7178.

VACATION PROPERTY RENTALS

ADIRONDACK 4TH LAKE OLD FORGE NEWLY AVAILABLE! BEAUTIFUL, ELIZABETHTOWN, NY 1 BDRM secluded 4BR, 2Bath Cabin directly APARTMENT, second floor, on 4th Lake in Old Forge NY for $750/mo. Includes heat, hot water, Winter Rental for 2014/2015 electric. Available now! Call 518Snowmobiling Season! Direct Trail 524-3455 Sleeps 10. December 1 NEED MORE BUSINESS? Access. through March 31. $6,000.00 for YOU CAN’T ESCAPE THE BUYS Ya Gotta Advertise In The the season+Electric; $2,500.00 per IN THE CLASSIFIEDS! month.

SEALED BIDS will be re- Call 518-772-9446 or 1-518-873-6368 Ext. 201 ceived as set forth email in in-wigman25@msn.com structions to bidders until 10:30 a.m. on November 20, 2014at the NYSDOT, Contract Management Bureau, 50 WOLF RD, 1ST FLOOR, SUITE 1CM, ALBANY, NY 12232 and will be publicly opened and read.

Bids may also be submitted via the internet using Bid Express (www.bidx.com).

A certified or cashier's check payable to the NYS Dept. of Transportation for the sum specified in the proposal or a bid bond, FORM CONR 391, representing 25% of the bid total, must accompany each bid. NYSDOT reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Electronic documents and Amendments are posted to www.dot.ny. gov/doing-business/opportunities/const-notices Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all Amendments are incorporated into its bid.

To receive notification of Amendments via email you must submit a request to be placed on the Planholders List at www.dot.ny.gov/doingbusiness/opportunities/c onst-planholder. AmendSEALED BIDS will be re- ment may have been isceived as set forth in in- sued prior to your placestructions to bidders un- ment on the Plan holdtil 10:30 a.m. on Novem- ers list. ber 20, 2014at the NYS- NYS Finance Law reDOT, Contract Manage- stricts communication with NYSDOT on proment Bureau, 50 WOLF curements and contact RD, 1ST FLOOR, SUITE 1CM, ALBANY, NY can only be made with persons.

12232 and will be pub- designated licly opened and read. Contact with non-desigBids may also be sub- nated persons or otherinvolved Agencies will mitted via the internet using Bid Express be considered a serious matter and may result in (www.bidx.com). disqualification. Contact A certified or cashier's Maria Tamarkin (518) GREEN VICUNA LLC, check payable to the Arts of Org filed with NYS Dept. of Trans- 457-8403.

SSNY on 08/20/14. Off. portation for the sum Contracts with 0% Goals specified in the proposal are generally single op- Loc.: Essex County, or a bid bond, FORM SSNY designated as eration contracts, where CONR 391, representing sub-contracting is not agent of LLC upon 25% of the bid total, expected, and whom process against it may present direct bidding must accompany each may be served. SSNY opportunities for Small shall mail a copy of probid. NYSDOT reserves the right to reject any or Business Firms, includ- cess to: 43 The Coming, but not limited to, mons Way Unit 19, Lake all bids.

D/W/MBEs. Electronic documents Placid, NY 12946. PurLEGALS and Amendments are The Contractor must pose: to engage in any BROOKHILL 42 LLC, posted to www.dot.ny. comply with the Regula- lawful act.

Arts of Org filed with gov/doing-business/option relative to non-dis- VN-10/25-11/29/2014SSNY on 09/05/14. Off. portunities/const-nocrimination in federally- 6TC-62815 Loc.: Essex County, tices Contractor is re- assisted programs of the NOTICE OF FORMATION SSNY designated as USDOT 49 CFR 21. sponsible for ensuring agent of LLC upon Please call (518) 457- OF A DOMESTIC LIMITthat all Amendments are whom process against it incorporated into its bid. 3583 if a reasonable ac- ED LIABILITY COMPANY [LLC] may be served. SSNY To receive notification commodation is needed shall mail a copy of pro- of Amendments via e- to participate in the let- Name: MADDEN ENTERPRISES, LLC. The Articess to: 2296 Saranac mail you must submit a ting.

Ave., Lake Placid, NY request to be placed on Reg. 01, Sam Zhou, Re- cles of Organization 12946. Purpose: to en- the Planholders List at gional Director, 50 Wolf were filed with the Secretary of State of New gage in any lawful act.

Rd, Albany, NY 12232 www.dot.ny.gov/doingYork [SSNY] on August VN-10/25-11/29/2014D262678, PIN 1809.52, business/opportunities/c onst-planholder. Amend- Albany, Essex, Greene, 29, 2014. Office loca6TC-62809 ment may have been is- Rensselaer, Saratoga, tion: Essex County.

SSNY is designated as SEALED BIDS will be re- sued prior to your place- Schenectady, Warren & agent of the LLC upon ceived as set forth in in- ment on the Plan hold- Washington Cos., Re- whom process against it gion 1, General and structions to bidders un- ers list. may be served. SSNY til 10:30 a.m. on Novem- NYS Finance Law re- Emergency Bridge Re- shall mail a copy of propair Standby Contract., ber 20, 2014at the NYS- stricts communication Deposit cess to Madden EnterDOT, Contract Manage- with NYSDOT on pro- Bid $250,000.00., NO prises, LLC, 713 McKencurements and contact ment Bureau, 50 WOLF zie Pond Road, Saranac PLANS. can only be made with RD, 1ST FLOOR, SUITE Lake, New York 12983. persons. Goals: MBE/WBE 0 – 1CM, ALBANY, NY designated Purpose: Any lawful pur0% Contact with non-desig12232 and will be pubpose. licly opened and read. nated persons or other- VN-11/01-11/08/2014 VN-10/04-11/08/20142TC-63528 involved Agencies will Bids may also be sub6TC-61045 be considered a serious mitted via the internet matter and may result in NOTICE using Bid Express disqualification. Contact ALL PERSONS ARE (www.bidx.com).

Maria Tamarkin (518) WARNED Against HuntA certified or cashier's 457-8403.

GREEN VICUNA LLC, ing, Fishing, Trapping, check payable to the Arts of Org filed with or Trespassing for Any NYS Dept. of Trans- Contracts with 0% Goals are generally single op- SSNY on 08/20/14. Off. Purpose on Lands portation for the sum specified in the proposal eration contracts, where Loc.: Essex County, Owned by NYCO MINERsub-contracting is not SSNY designated as or a bid bond, FORM ALS, INC. expected, and may CONR 391, representing agent of LLC upon Such Lands are Situated 25% of the bid total, present direct bidding whom process against it in the Towns of Lewis opportunities for Small may be served. SSNY and Willsboro. Violators must accompany each Business Firms, includ- shall mail a copy of pro- are subject to Prosecubid. NYSDOT reserves the right to reject any or ing, but not limited to, cess to: 43 The Com- tion under all Applicable D/W/MBEs. New York Criminal and all bids. mons Way Unit 19, Lake The Contractor must Placid, NY 12946. Pur- Civil Laws.

Electronic documents Date: Oct. 17, 2014 and Amendments are comply with the Regula- pose: to engage in any tion relative to non-dis- lawful act.

BY: NYCO MINERALS, posted to www.dot.ny. crimination in federally- VN-10/25-11/29/2014INC. gov/doing-business/opWestport, NY 2 bedroom apartment $625/mo.,+ utilities, on site laundry. Call 518-9628500

LAND

MOBILE HOME House for Sale Essex, NY 3 bdrm, 1 bath Farm House, 1.4 acre lot includes detached one car garage, barn. For more info please call 518-962-8624 or www.venturenorth.com MLS#147141 $89,950

2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME, Wheelchair accessible, Village of Champlain. Call for price. 518-2365368 or 518-578-1093 Let’s Go Garage & Yard Sale-ing Thru The Classified Superstore

1-518-873-6368 Ext. 201

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE; 1990 Redman Double Wide, 2 bath, walk in pantry, in Pine Rest East Trailer Park in Beekmantown District, Military Turnpike. Price on Call 518-3100051 INSURANCE Need Car Insurance? Lowest Down Payment - Canceled? State Letter/SR71? Accidents? Tickets?

DUI? Instant Coverage! www.InsureACar.com Toll-Free 1-888358-0908 REAL ESTATE $29,000 REMODELED 2 BDRM, .3 acre, Rte. 9, Front Street, Keeseville, NY. Live in or a P/E Ratio of 5 to 1 investment. 518-3356904 1 ACRE OF LAND at ATWOOD Rd., West Chazy, NY, close to schools, nice location. Please call 518-493-2478 for more information.

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

BUILDING AND LOT in Moriah 1.3+ acres, paved driveway, town water and sewer. Can be used for residential and/or commercial, Asking $45,000.

518-546-3568

NOTICE ALL PERSONS ARE WARNED Against Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, or Trespassing for Any Purpose on Lands Owned by NYCO MINERALS, INC. Such Lands are Situated in the Towns of Lewis and Willsboro. Violators are subject to Prosecution under all Applicable New York Criminal and Civil Laws.

Date: Oct. 17, 2014 BY: NYCO MINERALS, INC. 124 Mountain View Drive Willsboro, NY 12996 VN-10/25-12/20/20149TC-63186 PUBLIC NOTICE PURSUANT TO TOWN LAW SECTION 175 (1), WESTPORT FIRE DISTRICT ANNUAL ELECTION OF FIRE COMMISSIONER & FIRE DISTRICT TREASURER will be held on December 9, 2014 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Westport Fire Station, 38 Champlain Avenue, Westport, NY. One five-year term of office for Fire Commissioner (January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2019) and one threeyear term of Fire District Treasurer (January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2017) are available.

Candidates for office shall complete a petition for candidacy, which may be obtained from the Westport Town Hall during normal business hours. Completed petitions for candidacy shall be returned to the fire district secretary in c/o Westport Town Hall no later than 12:00 NOON on November 19, 2014 (TL Section 176(7)). The election on December 9, 2014 is open to all persons whose names ap-

PUBLIC NOTICE PURSUANT TO TOWN LAW SECTION 175 (1), WESTPORT FIRE DISTRICT ANNUAL ELECTION OF FIRE COMMISSIONER & FIRE DISTRICT TREASURER will be held on December 9, 2014 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Westport Fire Station, 38 Champlain Avenue, Westport, NY. One five-year term of office for Fire Commissioner (January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2019) and one threeyear term of Fire District Treasurer (January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2017) are available.

Candidates for office shall complete a petition for candidacy, which may be obtained from the Westport Town Hall during normal business hours. Completed petitions for candidacy shall be returned to the fire district secretary in c/o Westport Town Hall no later than 12:00 NOON on November 19, 2014 (TL Section 176(7)). The election on December 9, 2014 is open to all persons whose names appear on the list of registered voters as maintained by the Essex County Board of Elections as of November 17, 2014. One need NOT be a member of the department to vote in this election.

By Order of the Westport Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners Robin Crandall, Secretary November 3, 2014 VN-11/8/2014-1TC64760 NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION OF SOLECTRIA RENEWABLES, LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 10/6/14. Office location: Essex County.

LLC formed in MA on 1/11/05.

NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011, regd. agent upon whom process may be served.

MA and principal business address: 360 Merrimack St. Bldg. 9, Lawrence, MA 01843, Attn: James Worden.

Cert. of Org. filed with MA Sec. of Commonwealth, 1 Ashburton Pl.,

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NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION OF SOLECTRIA RENEWABLES, LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 10/6/14. Office location: Essex County.

LLC formed in MA on 1/11/05.

NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011, regd. agent upon whom process may be served.

MA and principal business address: 57594 360 Merrimack St. Bldg. 9, Lawrence, MA 01843, Attn: James Worden.

Cert. of Org. filed with MA Sec. of Commonwealth, 1 Ashburton Pl., Boston, MA 02108. Purpose: all lawful purposes.

VN-10/25-11/29/20146TC-63300 LEGAL NOTICE THE TOWN OF ESSEX PLANNING Board will hold a special meeting on November 17, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the Essex Town Hall for the review and discussion of the proposed changes in the Town of Essex Zoning Law. Peggy R. Purdue-Staats Secretary, Town of Essex Planning Board VN-11/08/2014-1TC64330 SPIRE FAMILY, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 9/22/14. Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to 4716 Kincross Ct., Boulder, CO 80301, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

VN-10/18-11/22/20146TC-62203

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The name of the LLC is Westport Country Club, LLC. The date of filing of Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State was October 14, 2014. The Office of the LLC is located in Essex County.

The New York Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. The New York Secretary of State may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at 2 Champlain Avenue, Westport, New York 12993. The purpose of LLC is any lawful purpose permitted for LLCs under New York Limited Liability Company Act. VN-10/25-11/29/20146TC-63419

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