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By Stephen Bartlett stephen@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — Ashtin Jeffrey Blaise surprised his mother, and CVPH Medical Center staff, arriving earlier and quicker than expected.

It made him the first, and as of Sunday evening, only New Year ’s Day baby in the area, according to reports from Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake and Alice Hyde in Malone.

Doctors predicted Alicia Blaise would give birth Jan. 8.

“He decided he was big enough,” said the 27-yearold.

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Kmart and Sears staying open in Plattsburgh

Sears and Kmart merged in 2005. The company plans to close 100 to 120 stores nationwide and recently released a list of 79 closures.

PLATTSBURGH — Denise LaPine buys her grandchildren’s clothes at Kmart.

“I like the prices there,” said the Plattsburgh resident.

Its closure would be a loss to the area, she said. Fortunately for LaPine and other shoppers, neither Sears nor Kmart stores in Plattsburgh were on a list of 79 pending closures announced recently.

Sears and Kmart merged in 2005, and the retailer, faced with declining sales, announced it will close as many as 120 stores to raise cash. The company recently released a list of the first 79 closures.

Kmart’s sales decline reflects decreases in the consumer electronics and apparel categories and lower layaway sales. Sears’ decline was primarily driven by consumer electronics and home appliances.

The combination of lower sales and continued margin pressure coupled with expense increases led to the decline and recent announcement. Both stores expect the fourth quarter to be less than half of last year ’s amount.

“Given our performance and the difficult economic environment, especially for big-ticket items, we intend to implement a series of actions to reduce on-going expenses, adjust our asset base, and accelerate the transformation of our business model,” said Chief Executive Office Lou D’Ambrosio in a press release.

“These actions will better enable us to focus out investments on serving our customers and members through integrated retail - at the store, online and in the home.”

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Employees save Plattsburgh Public Library

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stephen@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — It was a concerted effort and all the pieces had to fit to save the Plattsburgh Public Library, said Plattsburgh Mayor Donald Kasprzack.

On the evening of Dec. 28, the Plattsburgh Common Council voted unanimously to provide the Plattsburgh Public Library with $60,000 in additional funding. The move was step three in a process that saved four positions and will reportedly put the library on the road to financial stability.

“I want to personally thank Councilor (Tim) Carpenter in his work helping the library board,” said Ronald Lockwood, chair of the Plattsburgh Public library Board of Directors.

Carpenter was instrumental in devising a plan that prevented the once seemingly certain termination of four employees, a move which may have put the future of the library in jeopardy.

The Plattsburgh Public Library faced a $150,000 deficit. In response, the library’s board of directors presented a budget that eliminated four positions, a move that could have jeopardized state aid and risked the library’s state accreditation had it been forced to reduce its hours.

Many people have openly questioned how the library ended up with a deficit.

Kasprzack criticized the library, pointing

to weak management and said the deficit was partly the result of grievances and some employees abusing the system.

Library employees countered that there were two sides to every story.

The union offered an alternative budget to try and save the four positions and close the budget gap, but the Board of Directors ultimately went with a plan presented by Carpenter.

His four-year plan, among other things, would have the union work with the board to resolve overtime and reduce the book budget $5,000 to $10,000.

Employees would see their hours reduced from 37 to 35 hours.

Employees would have to sign a four-year contract with 0-percent raises and a 15-percent contribution toward health insurance from all employees.

Employees would only be able to earn 12 sick days instead of 24, and a new grievance process would be instituted. It would include a grievance committee of two union representatives, two board members, one management and a facilitator.

The union would have to agree to drop all current grievances for a savings of $11,000.

Carpenter said at the time that if the agreement could be approved by Dec. 28 with the union’s blessing he would request additional funding of $60,000 from the City of Plattsburgh.

Library employees unanimously approved the plan on the evening of Dec. 26.

The board ratified it shortly after.

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Carpenter made a motion, seconded by Councilor James Calnon, to move that item under new business for Wednesday night’s meeting. The Common Council voted unanimously to do so.

“I am pleased this is coming forth tonight,” Calnon said. “The three groups should be proud they can work together. I am proud to join them in support of their

PLATTSBURGH — An inmate is charged with murder after striking another inmate with a dumbbell.

The Clinton Correctional facility inmate was arraigned from the killing that happened this past May. Teofilo Diaz, 58, was indicted on charges of first-degree murder, seconddegree murder and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

He allegedly killed fellow prisoner Robert Poulsen, 37, by smashing him in the head with a dumbbell, according to a press release from the Clinton County District Attorney's Office.

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He pointed out that part of the reason behind the increase was to treat the library like every other department when it came to retirements.

The resolution read as follows: “To increase the General Fund transfer to the library by $60,000 to reflect the rate increases for retirement that occurred in 2011 and 2012 and to allow for additional funding for the Library Board’s cost reduction agreement with its AFSCME bargaining unit.”

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stephen@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — An expected peak in fires recently across the state is spurring the National Fire Protection Association to reach out to the public.

The group is urging the public to take simple steps to protect family and property from fire.

In fact, according to the group, December, January and February are the top months for home fire deaths.

“Recent fire deaths during this holiday season are tragic reminders that we are at the time of year when home fires peak,” said Lorraine Carli, vice president for communications for the National Fire Protection Association.

Several fires broke out within a few days of one another in late December in the North Country.

In Burke, no one was injured when a fire destroyed a two-story wood farmhouse.

In Plattsburgh, a local historian's apartment was the scene of a fire. Flames damaged historic books and forced the tenants out.

In Bangor, a fire killed more than 100 cows and destroyed a barn worked by a father and son. The fire further destroyed assorted farm equipment and more than 11,500 bales

Move over for safety Drivers will be required to move over for an expanded list of emergency vehicles PLATTSBURGH — Roadside-service vehicles and highway-maintenance crews will be covered under New York’s “Move Over” traffic-safety law, beginning Jan. 1.

State Police Superintendent Joseph D’Amico announced plans for statewide enforcement of the new law, which means drivers have to move over for more types of vehicles.

Drivers are already required to pull into another lane to pass police, fire and emergency vehicles stopped on the roadside.

But the revisions add to the list tow-truck drivers, State Department of Transportation personnel and any others operating hazardoussituation vehicles using flashing red or amber lights.

When approaching such situations, drivers are required to safely move into the oncoming lane of traffic to give the roadside personnel a wide berth.

If it is not safe to move into the other lane, or there is only one lane of traffic, drivers must slow down on approach and pass only when safely possible.

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can be fined up to $275 and charged an $85 court fee or sentenced to 15 days in jail and have three points added to their driver ’s license.

New York was one of the last states to adopt a “Move Over” statute when former Gov. David Paterson signed it into law in August 2010.

It originated in South Carolina after a paramedic was struck and injured while responding to a roadside crash.

New York’s law is called the Ambrose-Searles Act in honor of State Police Trooper Robert Ambrose and Onondaga County Sheriff ’s Deputy Glenn Searles, who were struck and killed while responding to separate roadside incidents.

Death notices Mildred L. Waddell, 102 MOOERS – Mildred L. Waddell, 102, of Mill Street, Mooers, died Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011 at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Mooers Forks, June 27, 1909 the daughter of Ralph and Mabel (Sartwell) Lamberton.

Calling hours were private and at the convenience of the family. A memorial service was held Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011 at 2 p.m. at the Mooers United Methodist Church with Rev. Al Johnson, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Mooers Riverside Cemetery.

Arrangements were in the care of the Hamilton Funeral Home, 793 Gilbert Road, Mooers. To light an online candle and offer condolences in the memory of Mildred Waddell please visit www.hamiltonfuneralhome.com, 236-4747

Della D. Strong, 82 KEESEVILLE – Della D. Strong, 82, of Pine Street, Keeseville, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011 at her daughter ’s home in Plattsburgh under the loving care of her family and Hospice of the North Country.

She was born in Keeseville, Sep. 11, 1929 the daughter of Richard and Amelia (Hart) Ouimette.

Calling hours were held Monday, Jan. 2, 2012 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Hamilton Funeral Home, 124 Clinton Street, Keeseville. A celebration of her life followed at 5 p.m. at the Hamilton Funeral Home with Monsignor Leeward J. Poissant, officiating. A gathering followed at the Barracks on the former PAFB. Burial will be in the parish cemetery in the spring.

Arrangements were in the care of the Hamilton

Funeral Home, 124 Clinton Street, Keeseville. To light an online candle and offer condolences in the memory of Della Strong please visit www.hamiltonfuneralhome.com, 834-7667.

Gloria J. LaFountain KEESEVILLE – Gloria J. LaFountain, 67, of Basket Avenue, Keeseville, died Thursday, December 29, 2011 at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Plattsburgh, Aug. 24, 1944 the oldest of twelve children to Leonard and Dorothy (Ouimette) Hart.

Calling hours were held Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Hamilton Funeral Home, 124 Clinton Street, Keeseville. A celebration of her life followed at 7 p.m. at the Hamilton Funeral Home.

Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in the Spring.

Arrangements were in the care of the Hamilton Funeral Home, 124 Clinton Street, Keeseville. To light an online candle and offer condolences in the memory of Gloria LaFountain please visit www.hamiltonfuneralhome.com, 834-7667.

Lawrence E. “Sonny” Brunell Jr., 58 PLATTSBURGH—Lawrence E. “Sonny” Brunell Jr., 58, of the Irish Settlement Road, died Dec. 23, 2011 at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Plattsburgh May 12, 1953, the son of Lawrence E. Sr. and Myrtle P. (Jarvis) Brunell.

Calling hours were held Dec. 27 at the Hamilton Funeral Home, Peru. A reception followed at the Peru VFW Post 309.

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And in Ellenburg Center, a fire destroyed a barn that held a carpentry workshop.

“Taking simple steps to prevent fires and making sure you have working smoke alarms can save lives,” Carli said.

The National Fire Protection Association suggested the following: - All heaters need space. Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or portable space heater.

- Have a three-foot “kid-free zone” around open fires and space heaters.

- Never use your oven to heat your home.

- Have a qualified professional install stationary space heating equipment, water heaters or central heating equipment.

- Have heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected every year.

- Remember to turn portable heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed.

- Always use the right kind of fuel.

- Make sure the fireplace has a sturdy screen to stop sparks from flying into the room. Ashes should be cool before putting them in a metal container with a lid. Keep the container a safe distance away from your home.

- Make sure you have working smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside each bedroom and outside each sleeping area.

- Develop and practice a home escape plan that includes two ways out of each room and outside meeting place.

Carli stressed that fires are more prevalent in winter than in any other season.

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around us — from school teachers agreeing to pay freezes, to town employees picking up more of their health insurance to private sector workers taking unpaid furloughs and pay reductions. People are doing more with less to avoid more people in the unemployment line, including themselves.

It is time the local CSEA and its members stepped to the plate and did the same, just as the unionized workers at Plattsburgh City Library did last week.

To save four positions on the chopping block, the 15 union library employees voted unanimously to a host of concessions that included a four-year pay freeze; a reduction in hours from 37 to 35; a 15 percent contribution toward health insurance and a 50 percent cut in sick days.

Similarly, CSEA-represented state workers have agreed to no salary increases during the next three years, and modest 2 percent increases in the final two years of a five-year contract.

Can you see the local chapter laying anything close to that on the table this January? They have lobbied in favor of giving paid days off to employees on their birthdays. What is that all about?

It is that type of thinking and the reluctance of our elected officials to put an end to it that has created such a divide and has driven taxes to historic levels.

As a country, we simply cannot afford the benefits and luxuries we once did in either the public or private sector, and it is time unions face that very real fact.

In a reader ’s poll posted on our website, www.denpubs.com, 75 percent of those who responded — no doubt some of the very people they represent — said the CSEA should have conceded on the 2012 pay raise to save the county layoffs.

Another 20 percent said the union should be disbanded altogether.

With that in mind, we have just one thing to say to county lawmakers as they engage in contract negotiations later this month: The ball is in your court.

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ould you give up purchasing a doughnut and cup of coffee each morning to save the job of a co-worker?

How about 10 co-workers?

Apparently the union representing Essex County would not. And it is wrong on many levels.

Faced with a looming budget shortfall, Essex County Board of Supervisors Chairman Randy Douglas approached union leaders back in July and asked them to consider concessions to avoid layoffs.

Supervisors asked the local chapter of the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) to reopen negotiations in the final year of a four-year contract, and consider foregoing an agreed-upon 4 percent raise in 2012.

The concession would have saved the county $750,000, avoided layoffs and helped control taxes.

But the union dug in its heels, and now 10 Essex County employees will help further pad the county’s 10.4 percent unemployment rate.

Let’s put this in context. A 4 percent pay increase to a county employee making $30,000 is $1,200. After taxes, that is a little more than $2 a day.

But the local CSEA chapter, no doubt fearing it would create a statewide precedent, opted not to re-open talks until midJanuary when it negotiates its next contract.

Ten jobs in a county of less than 400 workers was apparently worth the sacrifice.

Let’s hope supervisors do not forget those 10 workers, or the local union’s unwillingness to give during the next round of negotiations.

At the same time, most of the unionized county workers stood behind the decision.

Do Essex County workers deserve raises? Absolutely. They work very hard and definitely deserve cost-of-living increases.

But so do a lot of people. And the reality is a lot of public and private sector workers are having to make concessions in this economy.

Very few workers will be getting a 4 percent increase next year. Meanwhile, the taxing burden to pay public sector salaries and benefits continually grows.

Something’s got to give.

We are seeing sacrifices taking place all

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Let the political maneuvering begin

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cycles in the future as election merican political officials seek to correct what theater made its they deem to be inequities in first curtain call this the process. week with the Iowa Caucuses.

For example, in Virginia, While the candidates have only two Republican candibeen on the trail for well over dates, Romney and Paul, sea year, this week’s vote finally cured enough signatures to moves from latest polls and get on the ballot. While the talk shows to at least some others pursue legal challenges form of true voter reflection. to get on the ballot, the VirIn all my years, I can’t say ginia Republican party is reDan Alexander I’ve ever really understood quiring what they call a loyalThoughts from the process we go through ty oath. The state's Board of Behind the Pressline narrowing down the candiElections approved the prodates in order to select one or posal last week. Going forward, voters who two to represent their political party in the arrive at polling sites in March will be rerace for the presidency. quired to sign the following statement: “I, A number of things bother me about the the undersigned, pledge that I intend to supprocess, but with so much on the line in our port the nominee of the Republican Party for country these days we simply have to get it president.” I guess if you don’t sign you right in this election. I think that thought has won’t be permitted to vote. been weighing heavily on Iowa Republicans In Michigan, two new proposals are curas they consider the candidates. But just votrently before the Senate. One calls for state ing the person they think most likely to decertification and training of third party agenfeat President Obama shouldn’t be their focus. The goal must be to elect the person best cies before registering voters. The other calls for requiring photo identification for in-persuited to unite the country and address the son and absentee voting. Opponents claim issues we face. the new requirements will add additional A hundred years ago when election coverstress and undue hardship on voter rights age was limited and candidates needed time and discriminate against minority groups. to travel the country, the state by state Voting in a democracy should be a simple process may have made perfect sense in orprocess with majority ruling the day. Minorider for the voting population to know the ty issues need to be addressed, but as a nacandidates and have an opportunity to see tion we need to find solutions to our toughand hear them. In 2012, there are few surest problems much quicker without haggling prises as there is little we haven’t already over common sense issues and allowing the learned about the candidates vying for the system to be manipulated by those currently office. We’ve seen and heard about their in power. Clearly, in Virginia, the courts will blunders, missteps, tears, successes, failures, open the door to other candidates and if the and scandals. We had the opportunity to loyalty oath is allowed to stand, it’s only a watch 20-plus debates, seen and heard the silly attempt to try to keep non-party memarguments, pro and con. We’ll watch state by bers from participating in the primary. But state until New Yorkers finally get a chance since it is not enforceable, and anybody who to register their wishes on April 24. Thirtybreaks the pledge will face no punishment, four states and voting territories will express it’s really of little value. The Michigan Laws, their opinions before we get the opportunity despite heavy opposition, are similar to to register our two cents. what other states have already enacted and What I don’t understand is why we don’t common sense would suggest need to be imhave a national primary for president inproved to ensure voting accuracy. But both stead of having the candidates run this speak to the difficulties our democracy faces gauntlet, state by state, with the winner frein attempting to improve or update the quently being the one with the deepest pockprocess. So, for now, we have 44 more weeks ets. It would seem with all the advantages of of, at times, an agonizing process as we go this information age we now live in that an about electing a new chief executive or reeffort to adapt to the times would better electing the current one. serve the public and the process. Change as we know comes slowly, especially in WashDan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denington and our state capitals where every iston Publications. He may be reached at sue is viewed as a political advantage or disdan@denpubs.com. advantage. Any change to the system or process could well be many more election

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Library workers to be applauded for concessions P

lattsburgh Public Library employees swallowed a hard pill to save four colleagues’ positions as well as the valued institution.

Four years without raises, significant contributions to health insurance and two less hours per week in their pay check. Employees said the average worker would lose roughly $55 per week.

And while their actions put them in line with what many in the private sector have endured for some time now, they are to be applauded.

Yet the weak economy, pay cuts and layoffs seem to have put private sector employees at odds with public workers for the past few years.

At my previous job, I endured about four years without a raise and forced days off without pay, my salary dropping roughly $8,000 over that time.

Many in the private sector endured the same, if not worse, some finding themselves on unemployment trying desperately to find that new job that just wasn’t there.

I wasn’t asked, nor around them should be were other private sector hurting as well. Indeed, employees, whether we some of the comments inwanted to endure years dicated just that. Why without raises and unshould you get a raise paid days off. when we don’t?

As a journalist, I ran I disagree. I don’t beinto many people grumlieve just because one bling about unions and group is suffering that the public employees who other group should have continued to get raises to be struggling too. I while they suffered pay think, for example, if the cuts and less time on the teachers can keep their Stephen Bartlett clock. If an individual raises then they should.

From the Editor’s Desk lost his or her job, the At the same time, it is grumbling at times turned into anger. hard to justify any increase in taxes on taxFor example, many taxpayers resented payers who are laid off or working without paying a penny more in taxes if the school raises if that increase includes a pay raise. budget included pay raises and/or step inYou simply don’t ask for more money for a creases for teachers when they were experipay raise from taxpayers already pushed encing such tough times financially. The past the breaking point. anger toward such public employees was And at the same time, many of these so intense at times it seemed the individuschool budgets included layoffs and proals venting had a personal vendetta against grammatic cuts. teachers.

Fortunately, many teachers unions It made me wonder if those individuals stepped up to the plate and offered concessimply wanted to make sure if they were sions, forgoing pay raises so that programs suffering fiscally then everyone else and positions could be saved and taxpayers

could be spared any more weight on already overburdened shoulders.

Plattsburgh Public Library employees did this. They were in a tough position with some of their colleagues on the chopping block and the library’s future in jeopardy. Any of the employees could have decided they were not taking pay cuts. Any of them could have voted against the contract designed by Plattsburgh Common Council member Tim Carpenter to save the positions and put the library on the road to financial stability. Any of them could have said no, I am not taking less and giving up my money.

But instead, all 15 of them unanimously improved a contract that, frankly, stinks. It does what it is supposed to do, but from an individual’s standpoint, it’s surely nothing to jump up and down and cheer about.

The library workers did it for the good of all employees and the Plattsburgh Public Library and they are to be commended.

Stephen Bartlett is editor of the North Countryman and The Burgh. He may be reached at stephen@denpubs.com

Letters to the Editor

Be healthy; stop smoking

Stopping smoking is the best thing you can do for your health and the health of your family and pets.

To the North Countryman: Now that the holiday season is at a close, the New Year begins with renewed fervor to be healthier.

For readers that have made stopping smoking their top priority, here are a few tips that have worked for others.

• Choose a date to stop smoking.

• Use a medication to decrease withdrawal symptoms from nicotine. Talk to your doctor about the FDA medications approved for smoking cessation, such as the nicotine patch. Your insurance may cover the cost; Medicaid and Medicare cover many options.

• Try different ways to deal with stress, such as: physical activity; deep breathing; and talking it out.

• Choose a positive message to tell yourself when you are faced with comments and your own self-talk that undermine your efforts.

• Do things differently. If you have smoked for a while, you have without knowing it, connected smoking to everyday behaviors, such as, driving, talking on the phone, having coffee. These activities will trigger urges to smoke after you stopped. As a result, now is the time to figure out what you will do instead.

• Get support. Talk to family, friends and co-workers about how they can be of help.

The night before your quit date: • Throw away all tobacco products • Remove lighters and ashtrays • Clean your house and car • Purchase and place items such as lollipops, cinnamon sticks, toothpicks, gum, carrots, etc in locations that trigger your smoking.

• Place a “no smoking” sign in the window of your home and car.

For more information and support contact the NYS Smokers’ Quitline, 1-866-NY-Quits, 1-866-697-8487, online at www.nysmokefree.com. You may be eligible for a free two week sample of the nicotine patch.

Our Furry Friends Our Furry Friends is a weekly feature brought to you by Denton Publications.

For more information about these and other fine pets available for adoption, contact: Adirondack Humane Society 134 Idaho Ave., Plattsburgh, 561-7297

Margot Gold Executive Director North Country Healthy Heart Network

Giving thanks

To the North Countryman: This time of year is special to each and every one of us in someway. I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to those who have touched my life this past year. Times of economic hardship, war, and illness take their toll. If we look in our hearts we can find the solution to all. Let go of the sad, bad and hopelessness.

Praise God, our maker, he put us here for a purpose, find yours, make a difference, pray, go to church, follow the commandments.

First I would like to thank Father David and Roberta always giving. Jess and Meg, for the building of Footbridge Park, truly a gift. The volunteers of the Thrift Shop, the fire company, the Sheriff ’s Department people who always give selflessly. The highway crew and ambulance squad, my Doctor and Physical Therapist, people who run the stores, restaurants, Thank You. My neighbors, friends and family without you all life would be incredibly boring, I love you especially my wonderful husband, three daughters, two sons, five granddaughters, one grandson and one grandbaby on the way, my daycare family, my mom, dad and father in law.

Life is precious, that is why God created us, live it to the fullest take care of each other, thank those important to you and love each other.

Happiness and Health to each.

Gay Olcott Elizabethtown

To the North Countryman: As the 2011 calendar year marked the 5th anniversary of the Holiday Toy Drive (Sponsored by M&M Diner), this muchneeded event in our small community endured an incredible amount of support locally as well as throughout the North Country Region. The financial goal set annually exceeded our expectations.

On behalf of the volunteers who graciously assist me with the Annual Toy Drive, I wish to submit a heartfelt thank you to every generous donor who made approximately 70 families with children enjoy Christmas Day. I also wish to extend my appreciation to the Town of Jay Supervisor, Randall Douglas and his immediate staff, Susan Richards and Carol Hackel for providing the appropriate information to families on how they could apply for toys and holiday meal baskets. As the Annual Holiday Toy Drive is an event they look forward to as well, Supervisor Douglas, Mrs. Richards, and Ms. Hackel have been diligently working to assist community members who were greatly affected by Tropical Storm Irene.

A special heartfelt thank you is extended to Tammy PerrotteSears, Co-Director of the Clinton County Christmas Bureau, who offered immediate assistance to a family after they were informed the Toy Drive hosted in our community was closed for the year and gifts had been delivered.

In conclusion, many thanks extended to The Valley News, Plattsburgh Press Republican, and to Columnist, Deanna Santor (Lake Placid Newspaper) for their assistance in promoting the annual event and keeping the North Country community informed on how members can participate in making a joyous holiday season for children.

Have a Happy and Healthy New Year!

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Sophie Clarke returns triumphantly home ‘Survivor’ winner speaks at alma mater in Willsboro

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com WILLSBORO — The Willsboro Central School superintendent said what the whole town was thinking.

“Sophie, welcome home and congratulations,” Superintendent Stephen Broadwell said in welcoming Willsboro alumnus and CBS television reality show winner Sophie Clarke back to the community, just over a week after she was named the $1 million prize winner Dec. 28.

“Everyone has been sitting in front of the television watching you for the past several Wednesday nights, so it’s kind of apropos that we are all here on a Wednesday night, but this time we have you here with us.”

Clarke, who spent the time before the show in interviews with the local CBS affiliate and talking to friends who came out for the event, was then greeted by warm applause and several ovations throughout the hour-long question-and-answer period.

Audience members were able to ask a number of questions to the

newest reality television star, with many focused on what the day-today life on the island where the show was filmed was like.

“You are stranded with 17 strangers on an island. You just kind of go insane,” Clarke said.

“You really create these bonds with people, and the most important thing becomes making these alliances so you can stay for another day.”

Clarke was also asked about bathrooms (“there are none”), what she had to eat (”I will never eat another coconut ever again”), food cravings (“I created my ice cream cake business because you were craving and thinking about sweets”), creating bonds with the other contestants (“it’s like one of the Stockholm Syndrome things”) and who she thought should have won if it was not here (“Brandon or Dawn, but I’d lean toward Dawn because she was really deserving”).

Clarke also took questions from those who wanted to know what her advice would be to youth in Willsboro who may think that Sophie Clark talks t o those who att ended her homecoming event at Willsboro Central they are limited because of the School, Dec. 28. small town attitude.

Photo by Keith Lobdell “I think that is such a bad outlook if you think that,” Clarke re- come from a town like Willsboro, the public speaking program had a major impact), she also learned a sponded. “I think that you can be but it simply is not the case.”

Clarke added that while she was lot from the show experience. surprised by what you can do “I learned that there are a lot of when you try. I know that you can able to use skills that she learned look at things that way when you in Willsboro (she said that she felt cliches that are true,” Clarke said.

“I find that I live much more in the present. I am more willing to say yes, and I am able to relate to a lot more people.”

Clarke said that, as far as memorabilia, the only thing she took from the island was a puzzle piece from the final immunity challenge.

“I liked that one because I think it won me $1 million,” she said.

As far as what she missed from the show, Clarke sounded like an avid outdoor-woman.

“I miss sitting around the campfire and looking at the stars with no television or phones around and just telling stories,” she said.

Clarke also related the experience she had when she went to deposit the winner ’s check.

“I slipped the check into the teller like it was no big deal,” she said. “The teller looked at it for a moment, then looked at me, and got all nervous and said he was going to have to talk to the manager.

I finally told them what was going on and took a few pictures to remember the moment. They later told me that there was only one other time they could remember where someone deposited a big check, which was actually more than mine.”

After the event, Clarke stayed to take pictures with those in attendance and sign autographs.

Double fatality occurs in Crown Point 2 dead and 2 injured after White Church Road Crash

By Katherine Clark

katherine@denpubs.com CROWN POINT —Ryan H. Quigley and Tiffany A. Lang were killed in a car accident early Friday morning.

Two passengers, Erin L. Ross, 18, of Crown Point, and Christopher L. Gumlaw, 21, of Witherbee, were taken to Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington after initial assessment at Moses Ludington Hospital in Ticonderoga.

Investigator Tim Baddock said the vehicle appeared to be traveling south on White Church Road when it lost control, and was reported at 12:50 a.m.

Police investigation said the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt driven by Quigley was heading south on White Church Road when Quigley

Ryan H. Quigley

Tiffany A. Lang

lost control of the vehicle and the car exited the east side of the roadway.

The vehicle rolled down an embankment and came to rest on its roof in a shallow stream. Quigley, and Lang, were both pro-

nounced dead at the scene.

The rear seat passengers, Gumlaw and Ross were ejected from the vehicle, and transported from the scene to Moses Ludington Hospital, Ticonderoga and later trans-

Births WHITE — a son, Kenjric Paul, was born Dec. 8, 2011, to Bobbie Jo Burnett-White and Joshua White.

REEVES— a son, David Michael III, was born Dec. 8, 2011, to Amy Dozen and David Reeves Jr. WRIGHT— a son, Gabriel Romen-Aaron, was born Dec. 8, 2011, to Rebecca Drollette and Gregory Wright.

WRIGHT— a daughter, Aubree Lyn, was born Dec. 8, 2011 to Katelyn LaPorte and Lucas Wright.

DUBAY—a son, Rylan James, was born Dec. 9, 2011 to Heather McCallister and Shawn Dubay.

FRANCIA— a son, John Rylan, was born Dec. 12, 2011 to Katie and Michael Francia.

SWAN — a son, Karter Allen, was born Dec. 11, 2011 to Kayla St. Pierre.

MARINO— a son, Nicholas Dominic Anthony, was born Dec. 12, 2011 to Megan and Christopher Marino.

MASON— a son, Weston Michael, was born Dec. 13, 2011, to Julie Baker and Vincent Mason III. BURDO— a son, Landon Allen, was born Dec. 14, 2011, to Kylie and Kevin Burdo.

PERYEA— a daughter, Saige Marie, was born Dec. 13, 2011, to Stephanie Golden and Christopher Peryea.

DICKERSON— a daughter, Rogue Elysia, was born Dec.

ferred to Fletcher Allen Healthcare, Burlington.

Quigley, 23, of Ticonderoga, was an avid snowmobiler and worked at Treadway Service Center in Ticonderoga.

Tiffany Lang, was a 2011 graduate from Moriah High School and was interning at Mountain Lake Services, she studied CNE Nursing at CVTEC in Mineville.

Alexis Harrington, friend of Quigley said she will remember Quigley every time she rides the Polaris 500 snowmobile she bought from him.

“I’m probably going to cry every time I ride my sled,” Harrington said.

Friends Quigley and Lang, posted rest in peace sentiments and messages of condolences Friday morning via facebook.

Chynna Allen, a friend of Lang’s, wrote “You are Such an amazing person, always so happy and caring. You touched many peoples lives, and no one will ever forget you,” on Langs wall.

15, 2011 to Sasha Fox and Christopher Dickerson.

DUBREY— a daughter, Brayden Rylan, was born Dec. 15, 2011 to Amanda DuBrey.

KENNEDY— a daughter, Ariel Rhyleigh-Ann, was born Dec. 15, 2011 to Christina Cota and Robert Kennedy.

KENNEDY— a son, Nathan Ray, was born Dec. 15, 2011 to Christina Cota and Robert Kennedy.

SCORSOME— a son, Wyatt Robert, was born Dec. 14, 2011, to Shirreece Robare and Mathew Scorsome.

GIBSON— a son, Seth Joseph, was born Dec. 15, 2011 to Stephanie and Leonard Gibson.

AGNEW— a daughter, Leah Mae, was born Dec. 17, 2011 to Chelsea and Alfred Agnew Jr.

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North Countryman - 7 With ‘Common Carrier’ designation, Iowa Pacific’s trains would be permitted to haul more than just raw materials. The trains could also provide scenic rail excursions, in addition to transporting hikers, bikers, birders and paddlers to one of the most remote sections of the Adirondacks.

The south sloping wilderness of the Tahawus region holds great tourism potential with Henderson Lake, the Preston Ponds and numerous High Peaks in addition to the proposed wilderness areas of the former Finch and Pruyn parcel near Newcomb, as well as the Essex Chain of Lakes and the Upper Hudson River, which may eventually encompass one of the largest unbroken tracts of wild lands in the Adirondacks.

Ski trains, and growing pains

to fend off the advancement lthough traditional winter weather has largely been of inappropriate industry, I AWOL so far this season, I expect it will eventually also wonder what the future arrive. And as the North Country goes, winter will hold. weather is better late than never. Our regional economy is When there are no opportubased on providing opportunities in a land of ice and snow, nities, there will be no workwhere lovers of winter can easily go. ers; and where there are no Recently, the long journey to the great, white North has workers, there will be no become a whole lot easier. Travelers may no longer have to communities. I do not favor contend with winding mountain roads while dodging the turning a blind eye to incurslush, mush, and frost heaves. Skiers will no longer have to sions on the Forest Preserve, suffer through long lines of traffic, which often comes to a but an appropriate wink and standstill as they jockey for a parking space closer to the Ski a nod, may be in order on occasion.

Lodge.

Such was the case when I first learned that Iowa Pacific The historic Gore Mountain ski train first began service in Holdings, the outfit responsible for restoring the Gore Ski 1934 and by 1936, ski train connections were extended to New Train, was also interested in revitalizing a 30-mile section of York City’s Penn Station, as North Creek boasted the first track that connects North Creek to Tahawus. public ski center in New York State. Eventually, as modern Inexpensive ski passes won’t be so popular, when the price interstate highways provided faster and more convenient acof gas tops $10 a gallon. Neither will traditional tourist activcess to the region, rail service dwindled and the ski train was ities as hiking, biking or paddle sports, without reasonable eventually discontinued. transportation costs.

The first, Gore Mountain Ski and Snow Train of the modern Although Iowa Pacific’s rail restoration efforts center priera, recently departed Saratoga Station on Friday, Dec. 30. It marily on the transport of tailings from the National Lead was filled to capacity, without a seat to spare. A variety of Mines in Tahawus, and the Barton Mines in North River, the new ski/train packages now permit winter enthusiasts to company has reportedly petitioned the Surface Transportaboard in Saratoga and enjoy an unhampered journey all the tion Board for a permit to operate as a federally regulated way to North Creek. common carrier on the same rail line between Tahawus and One day ski packages include round trip transportation, a North Creek. ski pass, two complementary drinks and free shuttle service This 30-mile section of rails, which spans from the Tahawus to the mountain. All of this is available for less than the cost Mines to North Creek, was built in 1940, prior to World War of a single day’s lift ticket. The packages are a true bargain, II. At the time, federal wartime exemptions trumped New for singles or families, and complete packages are also availYork’s Article 14, the Forest Preserve Act, and trees were reable which include transportation, meals, lodging, rentals, moved from the Forest Preserve in order to provide strategic lessons and lift tickets. materials for the war effort, and to save the country.

Congratulations to North Creek, for repeatedly refusing to Currently, the materials are hauled out of the area in trucks, give up despite the trying times. This little community in the which travel over the winding mountain roads. The resulting shadow of the big mountains has consistently proven it can wear and tear on the highway infrastructure, and the expense stage a comeback, and many, loyal visitors are happy they of trucking the materials, limits the potential for profit. did! Their success should provide encouragement to other small towns, and offer solid evidence that where there is the will, there’s always a way!

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It is important for sportsmen to understand, that the NYSDEC does not intend to promote, nor to provide sporting opportunities for hunting feral swine. The department’s efforts are focused on eradicating the pests, as soon as possible, before they establish viable breeding populations, as they already have in several counties.

Swine have now been found in both Clinton County and St. Lawrence County. Sportsmen are urged to report additional sightings to the NYSDEC. Jim Rivito, a former North Country resident from Tupper Lake, offered this advice on the potential problem.

“I am an avid hunter here in Florida and I want to comment on your discovery of wild hogs.”

“I lease 1,000 acres of property and the hogs are everywhere…I have shot 12 this year, from 90 to 225 pounds..they breed like rabbits. I see herds of 15-18 all over.”

“A sow can breed at least 3 times a year and usually has 5-8 in a litter, plus they start to breed when they are 6 months old. So, multiply the number of sows, times the number of piglets 2 or 3 times per year every 6 months,” he said. “You can’t keep up with them, they rut up the ground like plows. I see you having a hog problem in a couple of years.”

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

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People hopeful for stronger 2012 economy Many residents cut back in 2011, feeling the pinch of a struggling economy

By Stephen Bartlett

stephen@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — Marylou Shusda used to travel to Plattsburgh from Lyon Mountain two to three times weekly.

Over the past year that dropped to once every couple weeks.

“I definitely don't spend as much,” she said.

Like other North Country residents, Shusda has felt the toll of a staggering economy and rising costs. She and many others cut back in 2011 and are hoping for a stronger 2012.

“I haven't changed my life drastically, but there have been a lot of small changes,” Shusda said.

“Hopefully we can get the world straightened out.”

In fact, Americans are slowly gaining faith that the economy is on an upswing due to a slightly improved job outlook that helped the Consumer Confidence Index rise to its highest level since April, according to a survey by The Conference Board.

The economy produced at least 100,000 new jobs for five straight months, a record not seen since 2006, though confidence is still far below where economists would like to see it.

At the same time, the number of Americans filing first-time claims for jobless benefits grew by 15,000 recently, to 381,000, according to the Employment and Training Administration.

An Associated Press poll of economists projected U.S. economic growth will speed up in 2012 as long as it is not obstructed by

upheavals in Europe. The economy is expected to grow 2.4 percent in 2012, while in 2011 it grew less than 2 percent.

However, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke recently warned the U.S. economy is close to faltering and could be significantly impacted, for example, by a default in the Greek debt.

And while the economy may be on a shaky path to slow recovery, other numbers remain disturbing.

Since 2006/07, there has been a 17 percent increase in the number of school students receiving free and reduced lunch nationwide, according to a New York Times analysis.

That same analysis found that between 2008 and 2011, the number of those living on food stamps soared by 50 percent.

Catholic Charities reported that requests for the working poor were up 80 percent and 59 percent for the middle class.

Housing and auto sectors are expected to improve some, but remain below normal levels and, overall, unemployment is not projected to improve much in 2012, with 13.3 million Americas looking for work.

Yet an assessment of shoppers, conducted Dec. 1-14, found that those anticipating more jobs increased to 13.3 percent from 12.4 percent and those predicting fewer jobs declined to 20.1 percent from 23.8 percent.

“I think it was pretty evident that last year was financially tough on everyone,” said Megan LaPorte of Plattsburgh. “Everyone is in debt nowadays. It used to not be like that.”

Most people the 21-year-old knows struggle to cover rent and their bills. She finds that her friends spend much time worrying about money.

“You have to pay attention to every dime that goes out,” LaPorte said. “I don't have any friends who can afford to go out.”

She hopes for serious changes in a 2012.

“My only hope is the economy can get

Despite economic struggles, shoppers continue to flock to the Champlain Centre Mall in Plattsburgh.

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back to the point where it is not so difficult to afford the basic necessities.”

David Drake believes that will require a change in administration. The Vermontville man would like to see someone new, specifically a republican and conservative, in the White House.

He's had to tighten his belt financially, in-

cluding less travel and vehicle use.

“I think not enough has been done by the current administration to overcome this downward trend.”

People like to blame the previous administration, but Drake believes that, “liberal policies are a very real part of the reason for this economic situation.”

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Borderline Liquor and Wine opens new deli

By Stephen Bartlett stephen@denpubs.com MOOERS — Borderline Liquor and Wine opened nearly a year ago in Mooers.

Shortly after, the five owners and operators opened GRT Discount Beverages, a convenient store next door at 2585 Route 11.

“We opened the convenient store to supplement the liquor store,” said co-owner Karen Delaney. “We didn’t think it would be enough work for one employee.”

Most recently, they opened a deli in the convenient store.

“People kept asking us when we were going to open a deli,” Delaney said. “Competition is good.

“Now they want us to do gas.”

But there are no plans for gas anytime soon.

“We are going to see how the deli goes and want to do breakfast foods,” Delaney said.

The deli offers chili, Michigans, home-

made soups, subs, sandwiches, wraps and more.

The deli also offers, among other flavors, garlic, cranberry and horseradish mayonnaise.

They want to get their customers to try new things.

“We go out of our way to find that unique item the customer wants,” Delaney said.

“We offer friendly service and cater to requests. We try to find what the other stores do not accommodate.”

The business is about customer service with a smile, she said.

But they started slowly nearly a year ago.

“It was holiday shopping time,” Delaney said. “So we just started adding slowly.”

The slow start helped the new business owners get their feet wet.

“This is new to everybody,” Delaney said.

“Now, we all have hands-on experience.”

The owners and operators of the business are Randy and Jean LaBombard, Terry and

Co-owner Karen Delaney and part-time employee Sonya Chagnon stand behind the new deli at GR T Discount Beverages.

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Attempted murder for bat assault Plattsburgh man faces up to 25 years after October home invasion

By Stephen Bartlett

stephen@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — A Plattsburgh man allegedly assaulted another man with a baseball bat this past October.

Paul H. Burgette has now been

charged with attempted murder for his involvement in a drug-related home invasion.

The other men involved, James Wells, Robert LaBombard and Michael Meigs, accepted plea deals, according to a press release from the District Attorney’s Office.

Police allege that on Oct. 5, Burgette, also known as Paul Meigs, 30, along with the other three men, entered David Parent’s home at 165 Fix Farm Road in Plattsburgh, causing him serious injuries during the baseball-bat assault.

Baby from page 1 thought they were having a girl.

“Everything was different, the complete opposite from the first time with Aiden,” Alicia said.

The summer passed quickly, at 20 weeks they found out it was a boy.

“I made them check four times,” Alicia said.

Fall and winter sort of crawled by.

By mid to late December, Alicia was ready to give birth.

Alicia, her husband Aaron and their 2year-old son Aiden had gone to bed Satur-

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Rescuers transported Parent to Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, Vt. for multiple fractures. He was treated there and later released.

All men were initially charged with first-degree burglary and first-degree assault for the drugrelated home invasion.

A grand jury added the attempted murder charge after hearing evidence on the case. The evidence indicated that Burgette alone allegedly assaulted Parent with the bat.

day night fairly early.

“I really missed the New Year ’s,” Alicia said.

She had no signs of contractions and when her brother texted to hurry up and have the first baby of the new year, she responded that it was not going to happen.

“I had no signs of labor.”

Around 12:30 a.m. her water broke. Her husband, Aaron, woke around the same time, wondering what was going on.

“I thought, ‘Guess we gotta get dressed and go to the hospital,’” Aaron said, They left their home just outside Keeseville and arrived at CVPH around 1:30 a.m. and figured they still had quite a bit of time.

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Burgette further faces felony charges of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon and fourth-degree conspiracy.

While the other men accepted plea deals, Burgette rejected such an offer. He faces up to 25 years in prison.

He was sent to Clinton County jail on $50,000 cash bail and $100,000 bond and is due back in court on Jan. 24.

Assistant District Attorney Douglas Collyer is prosecuting the case.

“We got here and I thought, ‘I’m not gonna call my parents yet,’” Aaron said.

Alicia knew she wanted an epidural, but was soon screaming in pain, and while the anesthesiologist was headed up the stairs, it was too late.

“Slower would have been nice,” Alicia said.

In fact, it was quicker than the medical staff expected. They had checked Alicia and figured they had some time, but the baby came within 15 minutes of that last check.

“I was so nervous,” Alicia said. “I didn’t know what I was facing because I had an epidural with Aiden, and we knew Ashtin was big.” while Tennessee, North Carolina and Minnesota are set to lose four stores each.

Each store employs between 40 and 80 people.

The closures do not include stores in Sears’ home state of Illinois.

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Ashtin Jeffrey Blaise was born 8-pounds, 15 ounces.

Alicia was in labor a total of 3 hours and 15 minutes, compared to 22 hours with Aiden.

“It was still painful,” Alicia said. “Very painful.”

And while Ashtin came earlier than expected, Alicia said, “I was ready at 37 weeks.”

Her New Year hopes for Ashtin are that he is healthy and sleeps through the night.

Aiden never really slept through the night and still doesn’t, smiled Alicia.

“I said I was gonna have three boys,” Alicia grinned. “But I’m done after this one.”

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In addition to the specific store closures, the company plans to carefully evaluate store performance going forward. The company will no longer adhere to the practice of keeping marginally performing stores open while working to improve their performance.

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LaPine hopes the Plattsburgh Kmart remains open.

She goes there about once a week to shop.

“I like the store, and it would bother me if it closed,” she said. “It has been here a long time, and is a store we have depended on for years.”

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Arson strikes Mountain Lake Services A former Mountain Lake Services employee is suspected of starting a chain of fires that did more than $500,000 in damage at the Port Henry agency Jan. 2.

Joseph P. King, 43, a former staff member, was arrested at the scene at 5:30 a.m. after he allegedly drove over fire hoses and ladders, and narrowly missed striking some firefighters.

The Port Henry man was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated, with a blood alcohol content of at least .18, more than twice the legal limit. He was also charged with five counts of first-degree reckless endangerment, one count of obstruction of firefighting operations and one count of fourth-degree criminal mischief.

Felony charges of arson of a structure and arson of a motor vehicle are pending.

King was arraigned in front of Moriah Justice Brian Venne and remanded to the Essex County Jail in lieu of bail in the amount of $25,000 cash or $50,000 bond.

The first fire, at the Mountain Lake Serv-

ices offices at 4322 Main St. in Port Henry, was reported at about 11:30 p.m. Sunday by the Moriah Ambulance Squad while en route to a nearby call.

While firefighters were at the first fire more calls began coming in.

There were fires in a van in the Mountain Lake Services parking lot on Rice Street; a fire at the agency’s gas pumps; and a fire in the agency’s headquarters, the Helen F. McDonald Center, at 10 St. Patrick’s Place Port Henry, Crown Point, Moriah and Mineville-Witherbee firefighters responded.

The State Office of Fire Prevention and Control in Albany is investigating along with the Essex County Fire Investigation Unit. State Police Uniform Division and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation are also involved.

Mountain Lake facilities were closed at the time and no one was injured.

The agency opened as usual on Monday, Jan. 2.

A former M ountain Lake S ervices employee is suspec ted of star ting a chain of fir es that did mor e than $500,000 in damage at the Port Henry agency Jan. 2.

Rabid cat discovered in northern Essex County County issues warning WESTPORT — A rabid stray cat has been identified in the Westport area. This is the first confirmed case of rabies in an undomesticated cat in Essex County in 2011.

Several wild animals and one domestic farm animal were determined to have rabies in Essex County earlier in 2011.

Those animals were from the towns of Keeseville, Crown Point, Westport and Ticonderoga.

Stray cats should be considered wild animals and not fed or handled.

“It is very important not to feed, touch or adopt stray or wild cats or dogs. Animals that are infected with the rabies virus do not always shows signs of being sick right away.

Feeding, touching or adopting strays and wild animals can

put families at real risk for rabies infection,” said Kathy Daggett, director of Preventive Services for Essex County Public Health.

Daggett explain Essex County’s protocol as follows: “If ownership is not clear, the animal will be considered wild unless there is a person who feeds the animal, in which case that person would be considered its owner.”

It is recommended that domestic and farm animal owners make sure their animals are up to date with annual rabies vaccinations. If an unvaccinated farm animal comes in contact with a rabid or suspected rabid animal it must be strictly quarantined for six months. Vaccinated animals that come in contact with wild animals must be given a booster rabies vaccination within 5 days of the contact.

If a contact happens, people should notify Essex County Public Health Department at 873-3500.

“It is essential for pet owners to make sure their pets are up to date with their rabies vaccinations,” Daggett said.

“Teach children not to touch animals they do not know and tell an adult immediately if they are bitten by an animal. If your pet has been injured by a rabid or suspected rabid animal contact your veterinarian for medical care AND contact Essex County Public Health Department at 873-3500 to determine what additional follow-up may be needed. Also notify this department if there is contact with a bat, or a bat is found in a room with a young child or where someone is sleeping.”

Call the Essex County Public Health Department at 8733500 to report a contact or for more information.

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Enrollment down, but good at PSUC The university expects enrollment to shrink over the next five years

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stephen@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — Enrollment is slightly down but all is good at Plattsburgh State.

Ultimately, the school plans to get a little smaller anyway.

“We’ll probably move down to about 6,100 students at both the main and branch campuses,” said Richard Higgins, director of admissions, at a recent College Council meeting.

Total head count at Plattsburgh State for this current semester was roughly 6,350, a 1.4 percent decline from last year ’s total enrollment of 6,441 students.

The total enrollment includes 5,855 matriculated students at the main campus, 377 at the branch campus, and 118 non-matricu-

lated at both. The latter category enroll at the college but are not pursuing a degree at the current time.

The university is pleased with the numbers and plans to downsize over the next five years.

The enrollment decline is due to a projected decline in the number of high school students graduating statewide over the next several years.

Roughly 160,185 high school students statewide are expected to earn their diplomas by 2020, compared to a total of 183,929 in 2011.

At the same time, the number of students transferring into Plattsburgh State is projected to rise slightly, something that will coincide with smaller freshman classes.

Plattsburgh State experienced a decline already in graduate students, which dropped from 582 in fall 2010 to 528 in fall 2011.

In spring 2011, the school closed the door on the graduate program, Curriculum and Instruction, but is replacing it in 2012 with,

The university seems empty with students away on holiday break.

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CHAZY Sacred Heart Church - Box 549, Chazy 12921. (518) 846-7650. Sunday Masses (Ant) 4 p.m., 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.

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The Ellenburg United Methodist Church - will meet at 9 a.m. at the church in Ellenburg Center. However, on Election Day, Sunday, we move to the Ellenburg Methodist Community Center on Rt. 11.

ELLENBURG DEPOT Ellenburg Depot Wesleyan Church 2179 Plank Rd., PO Box 177 Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935. Pastor: Robert R. Phillips. Phone: 594-3902. Sunday Family Bible Hour: 9:50 a.m. Sunday Worship Time: 10:50 a.m. Children’s Youth Ministries: Call for schedule.

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WEST CHAZY The West Chazy Wesleyan Church Pastor: Jonathan Hunter 17 East Church St., Fiske Road, West Chazy, NY. Ph. 493-4585. Sunday; Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

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SARANAC LAKE—Mapping the Familiar: Artist Maps of Saranac Lake, Adirondack Artists’ Guild, 52 Main St. 5-7 p.m.

SARANAC LAKE— Memoir of a holocaust survivor, My 9 Lives book release and singing, at the Left Bank Café, 36 Broadway, 6 - 8 p.m.

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TUPPER LAKE—Meet a Live Porcupine, Flammer Theater, the Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, 1 p.m.

JAY — Olive and the Branch Olyvia Newgarden and Scott Tuller performance, Amos and Julia Ward Theatre on Route 9N, 7 p.m.

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Squares Dance Club meets, Clinton County Fairgrounds, 84 Fairgrounds Rd. 7 p.m. 561-7167 or 492-2057.

WILLSBORO — Winter films Special, Super 8, 7:30 p.m. Willsboro Central School, 29 School Ln. $5 for adult, $2 for youth.

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TUPPER LAKE—Meet a Live Porcupine, Flammer Theater, the Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, 1 p.m.

WILLSBORO — Essex Theatre Company 2012 Trustees meeting, Willsborough Visitors Center, Main Street, 4 p.m.

SARANAC LAKE— The Adirondack Green Circle public meeting at 1p.m. at the Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St, adkgreencircle@gmail.com, 8910182.

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PLATTSBURGH — Scrabble game, Seniors Citizens Council of Clinton County Senior Center, 5139 N. Catherine St., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 563-6186, ext. 102.

CHAZY —3 Mile Club, Chazy Central Rural School, 609 Old Route 191, 6 p.m. $3. 578-7123.

ELIZABETHTOWN— Footloose Auditions, Elizabethtown Social Center, 7626 Us Route 9, 7-9 p.m. 873-6408.

SARANAC LAKE— Understanding Your Grief Support Group, First Presbyterian Church, 57 Church St. 3-4:30 p.m.

Tuesday.Jan.10

SARANAC — Saranac Hollow Jammers country music and dancing, Saranac Town Hall, 3662 Route 3, 6-9:30 p.m. 293-7056.

CHAZY —3 Mile Club, Chazy Central Rural School, 609 Old Route 191, 6 p.m. $3. 578-7123.

WILMINGTON—Bible Study & Potluck, Wilmington Church of Nazarene, 5734 NYS Rte 86, 6 p.m.

KEESEVILLE—Open archery shooting, The Chesterfield Fish and Game Club, 359 Green St. 7-10 P.M. Open to all ages. 643-8754 or 643-2651.

Wednesday.Jan.11

REDFORD — Saranac fiddlers performance. Assumption of Mary School.

6:30-9:30 p.m.. $2. 293-7031.

CHAZY —3 Mile Club, Chazy Central Rural School, 609 Old Route 191, 6 p.m. $3. 578-7123.

WILMINGTON—Teen Night Group, Wilmington Church of Nazarene, 5734 NYS Rte 86, 7-8 p.m.

Thursday.Jan.12

LAKE PLACID — Story hour, Lake Placid Public Library, 2471 Main St., 10:15 a.m. Free. 523-3200.

CHAZY —3 Mile Club, Chazy Central Rural School, 609 Old Route 191, 6 p.m. $3. 578-7123.

DANNEMORA — Free gym-time for children, former Dannemora Elementary School, 40 Emmons St. 10 a.m.noon. 561-4999.

PLATTSBURGH — Journey Into Reading, Champlain Centre Mall, 60 Smithfield Blvd., 4:30-6:30 p.m. Reading for children up to age 16 with free book provided. Hosted at center court. www.journeyintoreading.org.

SARANAC LAKE— Pinochle Party, Saranac Village at Will Rogers, 78 Will Rogers Dr. 7 p.m. 891-7117.

Friday.Jan.13

TUPPER LAKE— Raptors of the Dacks, Flammer Theater, the Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, 1 p.m.

Saturday.Jan.14

TUPPER LAKE—Meet a Live Porcupine, Flammer Theater, the Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, 1 p.m.

LAKE PLACID—Story Time, The Bookstore Plus, 2491 Main St. 10 a.m.

PLATTSBURGH — North Country

Squares Dance Club meets, Clinton County Fairgrounds, 84 Fairgrounds Rd. 7 p.m. 561-7167 or 492-2057.

WHALLONSBURG—“Changes, Challenges and Choices in the Adirondacks”, Whallonsburg Grange Hall, Route 22 Whallons Bay Rd. 3 p.m. $5, $3 for students.

WILLSBORO —Willsboro Coffee House, Towne Meeting Performance, Congregational, Church, Rte. 22, 7 p.m. $5 or $2 students. 963-7772.

Sunday.Jan.15

TUPPER LAKE—Family Art & Nature: Nature Detective, Flammer Theater, the Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, noon.

PLATTSBURGH —Elks Lodge Breakfast, Elks Lodge #621, 56 Cumberland Ave. Adults, $8; under 12, $4. 9 a.m.noon.

WILLSBORO — Towne Meeting to perform at Willsboro Coffee House, Congregational Church, Rt 22, 7 p.m. $5 adults, $2 students. 963-7772.

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By Gia Christian ACROSS Office malfunction Empty the Recycle Bin, e.g.

Hit the snooze button too many times Campus town near Bangor “The Bells of St. __” Persona non grata Advice to a nervous skier Hot air in the conference room?

“Don’t let it get cold!”

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73 74 77 78 80 84 85 88 89 91 92 93 94 99 100 101 102 104 106 108 109 110 112 114 117 120 122 123 124 125 126 127

Wee lad Not hoodwinked by Big name in little suits Singer Winehouse No longer on speaking terms Remove paint from D’Artagnan’s chronicler Nicholas Gage bestseller “I __ a loss for words!”

Urgent offshore signal Barrel support “__ Rosenkavalier”: Strauss opera Halloween carving of a Yankee hero?

“Sounds good to me!”

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33 Atmospheric prefix 34 “Divine” showbiz nickname 36 “Yay!” 37 Low isles 38 European automaker 39 Multitalented court clown?

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49 Dietary std.

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“The __ Menagerie” Eyes, in Oaxaca “__ girl!”

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This Month in History - JANUARY 6th - Samuel Morse demonstrates the telegraph (1838) 7th - Astronomer Galileo Galilei discovers four of Jupiters moons. (1610) 10th - The world’s first underground passenger railway system opens in London, England (1863) 11th - American League baseball adopts the “Designated Hitter” rule (1973)

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NCM-12/3-1/7/20116TC-27991 ----------------------------DERIVATIVES DIRECTIONS LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of S tate (SSNY) 10/26/1 1.

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NCM-12/10-1/14/126tc-20766 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF TURTLE POND PROPERTIES, MJK, LLC (PURSUANT TO SECTION 203 OF THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Articles of Organization of Turtle Pond Proper-

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ties, MJK, LLC (the Company ) were filed with the Secret ary of State of the State of New York on August 17, 2011.

The Company is being formed for any lawful business purpose and shall have all the powers set forth in Section 202(a) - 202(q) of the New York Limited Liability Company Law. The office of the Company is to be located in the County of Clinton, S tate of New York, with of fices located at 8 Flaglar Drive, Platt sburgh, New York 12901. The Secretary of State has been designated as the agent of the Company upon who process against the Company may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the Comp any served upon such Secret ary of S tate is: 8 Flaglar Drive, Platt sburgh, New York 12901.

NCM-12/10-1/14/126TC-20774

----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION New York Limited Liability Company Blackthorn Defense LLC was formed on December 1, 201 1 for an unlimited duration.

Its of fice is located in Clinton County. It has no registered agent.

The New York secretary of st ate has been designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served and the post office address to which the secret ary of state shall mail process is: c/o Arthur Norton, 376 Margaret Street, Unit E-32, Plattsburgh, NY 12901-5022. The business of the LLC is the import and export of goods.

Dated: December 2, 2 0 1 1 /s/ John E. Clute Esq. organizer NCM-12/17-1/21/1220795 ----------------------------JCS

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

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PURPOSE: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

NCM-12/17-1/21/126TC-20806 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF BROWN & DAVIS LANDHOLDING, LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy .

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Of S tate of N.Y .

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NCM-12/24-1/28/126TC-20834 ----------------------------VETRATECH LLC NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY of a foreign Limited Liability Company (LLC): FIRST: The Application for Authority was filed with the New York S tate Secret ary of State on December 20, 2011.

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THIRD: The County within this st ate in which the of fice, or if more than one of fice, the princip al of fice, of

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the LLC is to be located is: Clinton County , New York.

FOURTH:The Secretary of S tate is designated as Agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of S tate shall mail a copy of any process against him or her is: 85 Macey Lane, Platt sburgh, New York 12901.

FIFTH: T h e address of the of fice required to be maintained in the jurisdiction of its formation, or if one is not required, the address of principal office of the limited liability company is: The Comp any Corporation, 271 1 Centerville Road, Suite 400, Wilmington, Delaware 19808.

SIXTH: The foreign limited liability company is in existence in its jurisdiction of formation at the time of filing of this application.

SEVENTH: The name and address of the author-

ized office (i.e., Secretary of S tate) in the jurisdiction of it s formation where a copy of its Articles of Organization is filed, with all amendments thereto, is: S tate of Delaware Secretary of State, Division of Corporations, P .O. Box 898, Dover , Delaware 19903.

NCM-12/31-2/4/126TC-20856 ----------------------------GTJ ENTERPRISES, LLC, a domestic LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/18/2011. Of fice location: Clinton County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: 2735 Military T urnpike, West Chazy, NY 12992.

Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

NCM-12/31-2/4/126TC-20927 ----------------------------The Classified Superstore

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VACATION PROPERTY DO YOU HAVE VACATION PROPERTY FOR SALE OR RENT? With promotion to nearly 5 million households and over 12 million potential buyers, a statewide classified ad can't be beat! Promote your property for just $490 for a 15-word ad. Place your ad online at fcpny.com or call 1-877-2752726

1998 DODGE RAM 1500 EXT CAB Green/Gray 123,000 miles, Good condition. Runs good. $3,500 Call: (518) 946-7735 Email: greggdahlen@yahoo.com

1995 GMC YUKON 4x4, runs good, needs muffler, loaded, Dark Green, good tires, $3000 OBO, Keeseville, NY 518261-6418

TRUCKS

2009 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER White/Black, Excellent condition.

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1989 CHEVY Pick-up 1500, with snow plow, excellent condition, $3900. 518-834-7743 or 518-8604568

1998 PATHFINDER Nissan, runs great, 4wd, needs some work and has some rust, $1500. 518-8910163

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1987 MOTOR-HOME SUN-VISTA 1987 Motor-home Sun-vista, Highrise 34', awning, air conditioning, $7500. 518-834-7743 or 518-560-4568

1-800-989-4237

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FOR SALE 2004 Yamaha Rhino UTV w/winch and 6' plow, roof, windshield, many extras. Excellent cond. Asking $6,400 (518) 569-2767 fredthwaits@hotmail.com

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Route 9 • Elizabethtown, NY www.adirondackauto.com • adirondackchevy@yahoo.com 2002 Isuzu Rodeo AWD

CQ31B, Auto, Fully Loaded! Moonroof

CHECK OUT THESE QUALITY USED VEHICLES! $

2008 Chevy Impala LT

CP228 OnStar, XM Radio, Fully Loaded

$

15,980 OR

$

264*

/MO.

2009 Pontiac Vibe AWD

AM44A, Fully Loaded, OnStar, XM Radio

5,200

$

2011 Chevy Malibu 2LT

CP240, Leather Heated Seats, OnStar, XM Radio

$

2011 Chevy Tahoe LT

CP241, Leather, Fully Loaded, XM Radio, OnStar

17,980

OR

$

288*

/MO.

2005 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 4x2 XLT

CQ281A, Lariat Pkg, Leather, Power Brakes, Diesel, Loaded

35,480

2004 Ford Explorer XLT CQ319B, 3rd Seat, Fully Loaded

$

2001 Nissan Xterra

CQ286A, 4x4, Auto, V6, Fully Loaded

7,880

OR

$

157*

/MO.

2008 Chevy Equinox AWD Sport CR50A, Leather Heated Seats, OnStar, XM Radio, Fully Loaded!

Low Low Miles!

Miles!

$

6,950

OR

$

218*

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$

14,980 OR

$

243*

/MO.

2011 Dodge Grand Caravan

CP239, “Crew” Pkg, DVD, Leather, Fully Loaded

Free Lifetime NYS Inspections with any Purchase!

15,480 OR

$

256*

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$

20,980 OR

$

373 *

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$

21,880 OR

$

352 *

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