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January 23, 2010

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Denton Publications launches its newest weekly news product called the ‘burgh .

The Adirondack Park Agency — should it be abolished? John Gereau thinks so.

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Cooper appointed as new planning board chairman

By Sarah L. Cronk sarah@denpubs.com

John Cooper, left, stands with village of Rouses Point Mayor George A. Rivers after officially being appointed as the new chairperson of the village’s planning board. Cooper’s first planning board meeting will be Jan. 25.

Photo by Sarah L. Cronk

ROUSES POINT — John Cooper, former trustee for the village of Rouses Point, was appointed as chairperson of the planning board during a village board meeting Jan. 19.

Cooper, who stepped down from the village board, effective Dec. 31, was appointed by Mayor George A. Rivers as an alternate for the planning board, effective Jan. 1.

Last year, Cooper had been appointed to the village board in March, which left him having to

step down as a planning board member.

“You can’t hold two offices here in the village at the same time,” he explained.

However, Cooper was recently appointed as a town councilman for the town of Champlain.

“Being a town councilman [in Champlain] ... I can get back to the planning board,” he said. “It’s kind of my favorite thing.”

Cooper was appointed to chairperson by the mayor, after former chairperson Geri Favreau stepped down from the position.

“I’ve been a volunteer on the planning board for almost four

years,” explained Favreau. “I just thought it was time for somebody else to have the experience.”

Favreau will now work alongside Cooper, as she is still a member of the planning board.

“I think John will make a wonderful chairman,” she said. “I think he will be very very good. I support him 110 percent.”

Cooper ’s first official meeting as chairperson for the planning board will be Monday, Jan. 25. However, he’s already made plans for how he hopes things will go.

“We just like to keep everything rolling as smoothly as we can and See COOPER, page 7

Former Chazy resident’s new book to help future nurses, honor late wife

By Sarah L. Cronk sarah@denpubs.com PITTSBURG, N.H. — For the last 10 years, Marty Hewson told his wife, Anne, he wanted to write a book which encaptured his life as a member of the Border Patrol. Last November, his book was published.

Hewson, he was born and raised in Chazy, left the area at age 19 to pursue a career in the United States Air Force. After three years, he got out, but was immediately recalled to the Korean Conflict. After 10 years in the Air Force, Hewson turned his sights to the Border Patrol.

“I went in ‘57 and [in] ‘68 I transferred to Immigration,” he explained. “Which put me in Pittsburg.”

“For the last 10 years, I kept telling my wife I’m going to write a book about my experiences [in the Border Patrol],” Hewson added. “Every once in a while, she’d remind me of it.”

However, last May, Anne took sick.

“I procrastinated too long about the book,” said Hewson. “So, I just set it aside about writing it.”

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“After the funeral ... I guess two weeks later, I couldn’t sleep,” Hewson recalled. “I was up all the time at night. So, one morning, about 3 a.m., I walked into my office ... sat down, grabbed a pencil and paper and I started.”

“It all came out the top of my head,” he added. “I had no notes whatsoever.”

“Border Patrol’s Silent Sentinels” is a 60chapter book which chronicles Hewson’s life in the Border Patrol for more than 10 years.

“About apprehending people on the Rio Grande River who tried to cross,” he explained.

The book features 20 chapters of his time in El Paso and Brownsville, Tex., 20 chapters of his time in Richford, Vt., and the final 20 take place in his current town, with the final chapter focusing completely on him and Anne.

“There’s some cute [stories] in here, too,” said Hewson.

The book was published in October by Colebrook Copy Center in Colebrook, N.H.

Sixth-grader Jordan Sample stands with Rusty DeWees, also known as “The Logger,” during an assembly at Northeastern Clinton Central Middle School Jan. 15. DeWees spoke to the students and community members about how he became an actor and his book “Scrawlins.”

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SATURDAY January 23, 2010

Haven’t you heard? the ‘burgh is the word!

Some of the ‘burgh team, from left: Senior editor Jeremiah S. Papineau, editor and staff reporter Sarah L. Cronk, and graphic designer Greg J. Hines

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here’s been something missing in the region — a publication that reaches more than 15,000 homes and businesses in and around the city of Plattsburgh ... until now.

The latest news product of Denton Publications, the ‘burgh, is that publication, offering news, features and a calendar of local events.

Publisher Ed Coats said the objective of starting the ‘burgh was to give people a resource to find out what’s going on this side of Lake Champlain.

“We wanted to be able to give readers something new and exciting,” said Coats. “Given the declining circulation of daily newspapers, our customers asked us to find a way to reach

more people in the Plattsburgh market and we think we have. We feel the ‘burgh is something that will not only benefit our readers, but definitely our advertisers as well.”

The new publication is one Coats feels will add to the ability of Denton Publications to keep the people of the North Country informed. The community publishing firm has traditionally reached thousands of people through publications that include the Clinton County Free Trader Today and the North Countryman, and now reaches thousands more with the recent acquisition of 15 newspapers in the Syracuse and Albany regions. Starting the ‘burgh was a decision Coats said will help fill a niche locally that Denton Publications has wanted to do for some time.

“For years, our organization has had one missing section in our group of papers,” said Coats. “Now, we’ll be filling that gap, giving our advertisers the ability to reach customers from the Canadian border to Glens Falls and beyond with no overlap.”

Though it’s named the ‘burgh, the weekly publication will reach more than the people of the city of Plattsburgh. By directly mailing to residences and businesses in the 12901 and 12903 zip codes, the ‘burgh will also reach people in the towns of Plattsburgh and Beekmantown, including communities such as Cumberland Head and Point au Roche.

That kind of circulation is exciting for Jeremiah S. Papineau, senior editor of the ‘burgh.

“We’re going to have a focus on the side of Plattsburgh and the immediate surrounding area that we feel isn’t currently served as well as it could be,” said Papineau. “There’s so much going on here with entertainment and the arts, in particular, and we feel the ‘burgh can help highlight the talent we have here and all that Plattsburgh has to offer.”

“We want to shine a light on what the people of Plattsburgh already know — that this region is a great place to live, work and have fun,” added Papineau.

Coats said he’s “thrilled to be able to offer new, exciting content that people will want to read and not put down.”

“It won’t be the same old news they’ve already seen on the 11 o’clock news the previous night,” said Coats. “We’re still going to include news of interest that many may not have seen through other sources, but we’re mainly going to have much more concentration on local events, people and businesses. Our intention is to provide something for everyone.”

The faces behind the ‘burgh, in addition to Coats and Papineau, include editor and staff reporter Sarah L. Cronk, graphic designer Greg J. Hines and a sales team led by Cyndi Tucker that includes senior sales representative Ashley Tromblee.

Border Patrol asks for public’s help to reduce crime

By Sarah L. Cronk sarah@denpubs.com CHAMPLAIN — For many years now, the Border Patrol have sought help from the public, in hopes of reducing crime in border communities.

According to Mark Henry, operations officer with the Border Patrol at Swanton Sector in Swanton, Vt., the Border Awareness Campaign is not a new concept.

“What we are doing is re-reaching out to the public. It’s community outreach,” he explained. “We’re interested in people who live along

the border or travel through the border area and if they see anything that is suspicious regarding smuggling activity along the border area, to give us a call.”

Swanton Sector, which encompasses all of Vermont, New Hampshire and half of New York, is constantly traveling through the communities as a part of its community outreach.

“We have town hall meetings where we will meet with elected officials to advise them what the Border Patrol’s national strategy is, our resourcing philosophy and how it affects Swanton Sector,” said Henry.

One of the major parts of the cam-

paign, however, is for people to contact Swanton Sector if they see any suspicious activity.

“If you see a suspicious vehicle in the area,” said Henry as an example.

“If you were in Perry Mills and it’s 2:30 in the morning and you saw a Massachusetts tag on a back road, you would wonder ‘What’s that Massachusetts registered car doing in Perry Mills at 2:30 in the morning,’” he added. “That might be something somebody would want to know.”

If suspicious activity is spotted, Henry asks people to call 1-800-6893362, 24 hours a day, seven days a

week.

“We will go out and check out the activity and see what it is,” he said.

“It may very well be innocent.”

All calls are anonymous. The information to provide includes what activity is happening, where, and any description of a vehicle or person the caller can give.

Timeliness is one of the most important things when contacting Border Patrol.

“It’s not as effective if you call a week later,” Henry said.

Tips to Border Patrol can also be given in person.

“We have Border Patrol agents out all the time,” explained Henry.

“People stop us all the time and give us information.”

Henry, who began with the Swanton Sector in 1978, said people gave him tips daily.

“If you look at our statistics over five years ... our apprehensions and arrests of illegal entries into the United States have decreased,” he explained. “I think the reason for that is because of the presence of the Border Patrol and the information we receive from the community that makes it much more difficult for people to cross in the United States from Canada illegally.”

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Annual snowmobile event continues at Kings Bay Kitty Kat Class cut from race schedule

By Sarah L. Cronk sarah@denpubs.com CHAMPLAIN — The event snowmobilers in the Northern Tier look forward to every year continues Saturday, Feb. 6 — with one major change in store.

Every year, “for quite sometime,” members of the Northern Tier Sno-Runners, based in West Chazy, have held the annual Ice Drags at Kings Bay on Lake Champlain, according to special event organizer Andy Bordeau.

“Skidooers look forward to it every year,” he said.

The event brings in an average of 60 racers a year from throughout the North Country and across the lake. It pairs up two snowmobile racers who try to get the fastest time down a 660 foot straightaway.

Although a trophy is at stake, and many race their friends for bragging rights, Bordeau says “it’s all just in good fun.”

The races usually have a Kitty Kat Class as well, which brings in youngsters to compete against one another. This year however, it has been canceled.

According to a press release from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and

Historic Preservation, “no individuals under the age of 10 should participate in [a snowmobile] event.”

After two attempts to work something out with Parks and Recreation, Bordeau said the Sno-Runners were “unsuccessful.”

“The law has been [in] effect since 2003, but has been overlooked in recent years,” he explained. “We are truly sorry as a club not to allow the Kitty Kat Class, but it is a law

where if they are allowed to race and the club is caught doing so, tickets can be issued by law enforcement to parents, guardians and the event organizer.”

Despite not having the races for the youngsters, there is still plenty for them to do at the ice drag, as it makes for a great spectator sport, said Bordeau. The ice drag often brings in several hundred people to watch the races, he added.

“It’s a way of getting outdoors and going on the ice,” Bordeau explained. “They like the excitement of seeing the competition.”

The races also offer a concession stand and will have 50/50 raffle, with proceeds benefitting Hannah’s Hope Fund.

Currently, Hannah’s Hope has more than $416,000 of a $500,000 goal, and Bordeau said he hopes the raffle will get them closer to their goal.

Money will also be raised at the ice drag through the entry fee, which is $25 per race.

In the future, Bordeau hopes the money can be used for a scholarship, yet this year they plan to have an appreciation dinner for local landowners.

The Northern Tier Sno-Runners take care of the trails throughout Altona, Sciota, West Chazy, Chazy, Beekmantown, Champlain and Mooers.

“At least 95 percent of our trails ... cross private land,” Bordeau explained. “Without them we wouldn’t have a trail system.”

“We want to give back to them,” he added.

The ice drag will be held at Kings Bay on Lake Champlain. The entrance to the lake is by the Lakeview Pavilion on State Route 9B in Champlain. Parking will be along the road and on the ice. Registration for the races begin at 12 p.m. The entry fee for spectators is $5. Children younger than 10 will be admitted free.

A rain date is set for Saturday, Feb. 13. For more information, contact Bordeau at 8463600 or e-mail andysrecon@yahoo.com.

Nominations now being taken for Elizabeth Heins memorial award

Concert series granted Leigh Mundy, far left, and Susan Daul, far right, of the North Country Cultural Center for the Arts, distributed a grant worth $930 on behalf of the New York State Council on the Arts to the Rouses Point-Champlain Historical Society during a ceremony Jan. 19. Geri Favreau and Mary Racicot, center, accepted the money, which will be used for a summer concert series. Dodge Memorial Library in Rouses Point was among other organizations that also received funding. The library was awarded grants for outreach programs and a series of concerts and workshops with pianist Adrian Carr.

PLATTSBURGH — Nominations are being sought for the Elizabeth Heins Inspirational Survivorship Award. The award is named in honor of the late Elizabeth Heins of Plattsburgh.

While living with many medical issues including breast cancer, Heins served as an inspiration to many. The Treasure Chests, FitzPatrick Cancer Center ’s breast cancer support group, created the award to honor other breast cancer survivors who have similar qualities. The deadline for nomination letters is Friday, April 16.

In writing the nomination, consider the following: · How has this person been an inspiration to others? · What personality traits does she have that help her through life’s challenges? · Has she/how has she been involved with

survivorship activities (i.e. American Cancer Society, Relay for Life, Reach for Recovery etc.) · How has being a cancer survivor influenced her life?

A committee will review the nominations and select this year ’s awardee. Letters may be submitted to the FitzPatrick Cancer Center, ATTN: Elli Collins, 75 Beekman St., Plattsburgh N.Y. 12901 or via e-mail to ecollins@cvph.org. Include Heins Award in the e-mail subject line.

For more information, visit www.cvph.org and click on the Elizabeth Heins Award icon.

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SATURDAY January 23, 2010

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For many users, eBay is a browsing experience. We fire up the PC, open and point our browser to the eBay Web address, eBay.com, and start searching for deals or the status of previous transactions.

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n estimated one in four adults is afflicted with a condition known as Metabolic syndrome, and many don’t even know it; therefore we should consider it a “Silent Epidemic.” This condition is linked to obesity and lack of exercise and puts you at risk of developing serious health problems.

What is Metabolic syndrome? According to the National Cholesterol Education Panel, if you have at least three of the following characteristics, you are considered to have the syndrome: • Abdominal obesity • Triglyceride levels of 15 or higher • HDL (good cholesterol) of less than 40 in men and less than 50 in women • Blood pressure of 130/85 or higher • Fasting blood sugar of 110 or more.

The more characteristics you have the greater your risk.

According to the panel, 44 percent of adults have Metabolic syndrome.

What causes it? A diet high in unhealthy fats, sugars and calories, along with lack of regular physical activity can contribute to the risk factors for metabolic syndrome. Overweight people tend to develop a resistance to insulin, which

regulates blood sugar levels. With insulin resistance, blood sugar is not effectively delivered to cells, which leads to higher blood sugar levels in the blood, one of the symptoms of Type II diabetes.

To lower your odds of developing the risk for Metabolic syndrome, make sure your diet is full of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products. Whole grain carbohydrates, fruits, and vegetables tend to be absorbed slowly by the body and help to normalize blood sugar levels.

Stay active: Exercise helps to burn fat (especially around the waist), increases good cholesterol, and lowers blood pressure.

So, add preventing Metabolic syndrome to the long list of benefits that can result from a healthy diet and regular physical activity.

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The Senior Connection is a column provided by the Clinton County Office for the Aging. For more information about services for senior citizens, contact their office at 135 Margaret St., Suite 105, Plattsburgh or call them at 565-4620. Information is also periodically provided by the Behavioral Health Services North Caregiver Resource Center. They may be reached at 5654543 or 565-4625.

Do everyday low prices beat couponing?

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ast week, I touched on a topic that’s of intense interest among my SuperCouponing students: where do shoppers get the best deal, at a supermarket or a supercenter? The former has a reputation among most shoppers for being “more expensive;” the latter is widely considered to be the better value due to its “everyday low pricing.” But savvy shoppers know the sale prices of the supermarket almost always beat the everyday prices of the supercenter.

To test the idea, I recently took a field trip of sorts and compared prices on more than 20 common items at both types of stores. Here’s a sample of the price differences I found on six popular name brand products at an “everyday low price” supercenter (ELP) and at a supermarket (SM).

Single-serve fruit cup: $1.97 ELP / $1.50 SM Half-gallon organic milk: $3.50 ELP / $3.99 SM Frozen pizza: $4.75 ELP / $4.99 SM Dishwasher detergent tablets: $4.26 ELP / $3.99 SM 4-pound bag of dog food: $6.97 ELP / $4.99 SM Juice pouches: $1.98 ELP / $1.49 SM I found the everyday low prices at the supercenter were higher, in most cases, than the prices for the same products at the supermarket. Many shoppers believe using coupons to buy products at the supercenter with its everyday low pricing will save them as much, if not more, than watching for sales at a supermarket and using coupons there. This is just not the case. As you will see, on my shopping trip I bought milk and pizza at the supermarket and paid significantly less for them than I would have paid at the supercenter using the same coupons. Let me walk you through the numbers.

During my comparison-shopping trip, the supermarket was running an additional promotion. If you spent $30 on featured items you received a coupon at checkout good for $10 off your next shopping trip. So, a third of my supermarket expenditure would be returned to me in the form of a Catalina coupon printed out at the register. That coupon is just like a $10 bill I can use the next time I shop at the store.

Now, considering a third of what I pay is coming back to me, the comparison really gets interesting. Here’s what the prices on my individual purchases at the supermarket now look like with the Catalina savings figured in: Fruit cup: $1.97 ELP / $.99 SM Organic milk: $3.50 ELP / $2.63 SM

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Frozen pizza: $4.75 ELP / $3.29 SM Dishwasher tablets: $4.26 ELP / $2.63 SM Dog food: $6.97 ELP / $3.29 SM Juice pouches: $1.98 ELP / $.98 SM Notice the prices of the milk and pizza, originally more expensive at the supermarket, have now dipped well below the supercenter ’s prices. And, we haven’t added in savings from our coupons in yet! Here are the coupons I used with these items, along with the post-coupon prices at both stores: $1 coupon for fruit cup. After coupon: $.97 ELP / - $.01-SM $.55 coupon for organic milk: $2.95 ELP / $2.08 SM $3 coupon for frozen pizza: $1.75

ELP / $.29 SM $2.50 coupon for dishwasher tablets: $1.76 ELP / $.13 SM $3 coupon for dog food: $3.97 ELP / $.29 SM $1 coupon for juice pouches: $.98 ELP / -$.02 SM At the supermarket, I ended up paying significantly less than if I had used my coupons to purchase the same items at the supercenter. Both the fruit cup and the juice pouches were not only free after the coupon, but the store paid me a few cents in overage to take them home. And, I certainly couldn’t have taken a frozen pizza or a bag of dog food home for less than 30 cents each at a supercenter!

By the end of my shopping trip, the difference between the prices in both items was incredible. The total cost of the 21 products I purchased at the supermarket was $13.13. At the supercenter, the same products would have cost me $42.58, even with the same coupons. I’ve got the full list of items on my coupon blog, www.jillcataldo.com, under the heading “Supermarket vs. Supercenter” if you’d like to see the rest of the items I purchased during this shopping trip.

A supermarket’s sale prices will typically beat the everyday low prices of a supercenter and if the store is running a money-back promotion on top of the sale, you can cut your bill even further. I saved about 69 percent over the supercenter ’s prices on the same items during this promotion! © CTW Features Jill Cataldo, a coupon workshop instructor, writer and mother of three, never passes up a good deal. Learn more about couponing at her Web site, www.super-couponing.com. E-mail your own couponing victories and questions to jill@ctwfeatures.com.

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SATURDAY January 23, 2010

Cervical cancer awareness month

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he Clinton County Health Department’s Cancer Screening Program wants all women in the county to take time this January to observe Cervical Health Awareness Month by scheduling an annual gynecological exam.

“This is an excellent time for women to talk to their health care provider about getting screened for cervical cancer,,” said Lisa Marlow, CCHD senior public health educator. “With regular screening and follow-up care, cervical cancer is avoidable and, if caught early, curable.”

Cervical cancer is almost always caused by persistent infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV). There usually aren’t any symptoms of cervical cancer in its earliest, most treatable stage. That is why having a regular pap test is key to prevention. In the U.S., the pap test has reduced cervical cancer rates by more than 70 percent.

In addition to HPV, there are other factors that increase a woman’s risk of developing cervical cancer, including not having regular pap tests; not following with your health care provider if you had a pap test result that is not normal; having HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, or another condition that makes it hard for your body to fight off health problems; smoking “All women are at risk for cervical cancer,” Marlow said. “It is especially important for women who have not had a pap test within the past five years to get screened because six out of 10 cervical cancers occur in women who have never received a pap test or have not had one in the past five years.”

It is also important to continue getting a pap test, even if you think you are too old to have a child, or are not having sex anymore. Many women older than 30 can be tested every 2-3 years. It is important to remember that women of all ages need to see their gynecologist once a year, whether or not they receive a pap test.

New York State funds the Cancer Services Program to provide access to cervical cancer screening to uninsured women, age 40 and older. To contact the Cancer Screening Program, visit www.clintonhealth.org or call 562-7112.

Cervical cancer screening and information

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ervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women. In the U.S. alone, it is estimated there were 11,270 new cases of cervical cancer in 2009 and 4,070 deaths from the disease. The two groups of women with the highest rates of cervical cancer are those from ages 35-39 and those from ages 60-64. Early detection is the key to treatment and survival.

Understanding HPV Cervical cancer is a cancer of the cervix, or the organ that connects the uterus to the vagina. It is almost always caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which up until recently was a little-known virus. It has since become a household name. This is a

sexually transmitted virus that affects the mucous membranes in humans. HPV is spread through sexual skin-to-skin contact.

Penetration is not necessary to spread the virus. Men and women can be affected by HPV, and there are different strains. HPV that causes genital warts won’t necessarily contribute to cervical cancer.

Pap tests The only way to prevent HPV is to abstain from sexual contact. In recent years, a vaccine has been approved for the prevention of HPV. Early detection of cervical cancer is also essential. This is obtained through a pap test. The incidence of cervical cancer has decreased in developed countries around the world because of an increase in the use of

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Week 1 —By Martha Breyette Editors Note: Martha Breyette of Saranac is on a 14-week goal to get in shape to compete in the first half-marathon in Plattsburgh, Sunday, April 18. Breyette will share her trials and tribulations in this newspaper through a weekly journal entry.

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s I start to journal, I think about this week and what I have accomplished. I focus on day-to-day achievements. Exercising has become a routine for me so far and my diet changes haven’t been that hard to maintain.

I am starting to see some small physical changes; that is really exciting. I feel better every day for doing something for myself. Every now and then, I sneak in a diet soda as a reward for myself, but other than that, I am sticking to my diet — more protein and less carbohydrates.

My biggest goal this week was running four miles on Sunday. I didn’t think I could do it, but I did. That has motivated me to keep moving this week. I have tried spin class and toning class this week as well as running. I hope that this will turn into habits that I can easily maintain.

Right now, I am exercising about 30-40 minutes a day, four days a week. During the weekend, I try to go for about an hour-run. I usually take off one day on the weekend to spend with my family and one night during the week as a rest for myself. For those of you saying “that sounds great but I don’t have the time” — I felt the same way. I am learning that taking a little bit of time for myself reaps so many rewards like sleeping better, playing more with my daughter, and a more positive attitude. Just try one or two days a week even — find a buddy and start moving.

screenings and appropriate follow-up treatment.

The pap test or pap smear is named after Dr. George Papanicolaou who first developed the test. A sample of cervical cells are taken and observed under a microscope.

Woman can have HPV for years and not know it. It stays in the body and can lead to cervical cancer years after infection. There are often no symptoms of HPV or cervical cancer, therefore paps are the single best way to detect it. If there are any symptoms, they may include unexplained bleeding or pain.

Treatment If cervical cancer is caught early, it can usually be treated successfully. A woman may still be able to have children even after the cancer is caught early enough. However,

most treatments for cervical cancer make a woman unable to have children afterward.

Depending on the stage of cancer treatments may include: · Cone biopsy to remove the cancer · Simple hysterectomy to remove the uterus and cervix · Hysterectomy and removal of pelvic lymph nodes with or without removal of both ovaries and fallopian tubes · Radiation therapy, using high-dose Xrays or implants in the vaginal cavity to kill cancer cells · Chemotherapy Regular pelvic examinations and pap tests can save a woman’s life and prevent cervical cancer from developing. Women with any unusual symptoms should not hesitate to speak with their doctor.

Making comfort foods healthy — vegetarian chili I t’s cold outside and your craving something to warm you up from the inside out. For me, one of the first things that comes to mind is chili. Hearty, hot and filling. My favorite take on this old time recipe is a vegetarian version that I like to whip up on a weekly basis. It’s easy, quick, and you can even throw it into the crock pot in the morning so, when you get home, you have a healthy, warm meal waiting for you. You can eat this yummy dish on its own, or pair it with a salad and brown rice or some homemade cornbread.

Vegetarian Chili 1 can of kidney beans (rinsed and drained) 1 can of black beans (rinsed and drained) 1 tsp. of chili powder 1/2 tsp. of ground cumin 1/2 tsp. of turmeric 1 large green bell pepper chopped 1 18 oz. can of crushed tomatoes 1 small bag of frozen corn 1/2 medium to large onion Olive oil for sautéing Salt and pepper to taste

You can add any other veggies you may have laying around. If you don’t like the thought of chunky veggies in your chili, try blending them with some of the crushed tomatoes before adding them to the pot. (My sneaky little tip to get your family to eat their veggies!)

Option #1: Throw it all in the crock pot, cook all day on low heat, eat, enjoy!

Option #2: In a large pot, sauté onion and green pepper in some olive oil, add salt and pepper to taste. Add any other veggies you have on-hand or would like to add. Add crushed tomatoes, beans, corn, and spices. Simmer until you’re ready and dig in!

Corinna Maggy is a National Academy of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer and corrective exercise specialist. She can be reached by e-mail at corinna@adkbikeranch.com. The information contained within Health Matters is not a substitute for professional medical examination, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult your physician before starting an exercise program or beginning any nutritional regimen.

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changing it through regulation. The act was only supposed he year was 1771, and the American colonies united in their refusal to pay taxes imposed by an English to be modified by the state Legislature,” Rota said, noting stringent waterfront regulations the APA has enacted and a Parliament in which they had no representation.

It was this taxation without representation that ultimate- proposal to limit boathouse size.

“It’s really just a harassment thing, it has nothing to do ly laid the groundwork for the American Revolution and our with protecting the environment,” Rota said. independence as a nation.

Indeed, with its $6.2 million annual budget and 72 posiFlash forward to 1971 and the organization of the Adirondack Park Agency. Here was a tax-subsidized state agency tions, the agency seems to spend more energy chasing conwith absolutely no representation from the people they were forming landowners, enacting its own rogue regulations and fighting lengthy court battles than championing the envicharged with regulating.

Sound familiar? Call it regulation without representation. ronment.

When the agency does decide to act, they take jurisdiction While the APA Act was later adopted requiring five park residents on the Board of Commissioners, the discontent cre- over an entire project instead of simply the portion that triggered the jurisdictional determination, ated in 1971 remained. then often force unrealistic standards Today, it may be stronger than ever. all their own — standards they seemFueled by recent media reports of arbiingly pull from the sky depending on trary enforcement, hypocritical acts, infilwho sits across the table. tration by environmental groups, jurisBlack Brook Councilman Howard dictional disputes, proposed regulations Aubin, a long-time outspoken critic of on everything from boathouses to hunting the APA and its tactics, believes the Should the APA be abolcabins and astronomical fines threatened agency arbitrarily picks certain cases against those who disobey these edicts — ished? Comment on this editoto pursue and then makes an example many are saying enough is enough. rial on our Web site: for all to see.

The APA needs to be dismantled — and www.northcountryman.com “They try to scare others into comI’m not the only one saying so. plying with their wishes,” Aubin said.

The Glens Falls Post-Star made a simi“All it does is create more contempt lar case in a recent thought-provoking ediand anger.” torial, and Assemblywoman Teresa SayTake, for example, the recent Lowe’s project in Ticonward also just joined the campaign.

“People you would never think would have considered it deroga. Although the project was being built in a hamlet are now talking about it,” Sayward told me in a recent phone with an approved APA land-use plan in place, the APA stepped in and took jurisdiction from town planners because interview. “The APA has outlived its usefulness.”

The original intent of the agency was not a bad one. The a wetland half the size of a swimming pool existed on the concept was to have a group that could provide tools to lo- 10-acre parcel and the building was a few feet too high.

Instead of making sure the concerns of that tiny wetland cal governments so land-use planning was done with the enwere mitigated, the park crusaders opened the entire projvironment in mind.

Former chairman of the Adirondack Park Review Board ect to review, miring it in bureaucratic red tape and adding Joe Rota said that without the APA Act, development would months to its completion and thousands of dollars in expense. have run rampant in the 1970s.

The finding? Lowe’s sign was too big.

“In 1973, there was no planning or zoning in many AdironNever mind the building is in the middle of the town’s dack towns, the safeguards included in the act were needbusiness district with a Wal-Mart sign the size of a Greyed,” he said.

But, the Goliath the APA has become — with its strong- hound bus next door, the APA said Lowe’s should only be arm tactics and seemingly endless state resources — over- allowed a sign smaller than a sheet of plywood.

Common sense? It simply doesn’t exist in Raybrook. steps its motive.

And oh, how they hate to lose.

It may even be self-defeating in its purpose, because of the When the enforcement case between the agency and Essex discontent and trepidation that exists.

“The problem is in their interpretation of the act and then farmer Sandy Lewis was settled last summer in his favor, the

Well, what do you think?

lead APA attorney on the case, Paul Van Cott, swapped malicious e-mails with Lewis.

“Mr. Lewis, you are a sociopath,” wrote Van Cott.

“Please shut up. Go out and get a shovel and work like a real person on your farm. Enjoy life and be a real farmer.

You are very fortunate. Realize that and get a life.”

“Go farm. Dig a hole, milk a cow. Enjoy the 1,000 acres of farmland on Lake Champlain that you have,” he wrote, going on to defend the APA's Nov. 9, 2009 settlement with LeRoy Douglas, the Silver Lake resort owner who recently had his APA enforcement case mysteriously dropped.

“You won your case,” Van Cott told Lewis. “We respect the law. Go farm.”

Van Cott was later “reassigned” from the agency’s enforcement division — but was never formally reprimanded, nor was his pay reduced.

I’m not sure if someone in private business would have been afforded the same luxury.

These examples only scratch the surface of the oppression inflicted by the park agency, stories I have covered as a journalist here for more than two decades.

It is time we the Adirondack people take back our independence — remove the air of impropriety, withdraw the blank check for delivering justice and demand equal enforcement for all.

We do that by disbanding the APA and passing its jurisdiction over private land to local governments. We then allow the state Department of Environmental Conservation to do what it is charged with under the state Constitution — protect the public lands in the Adirondacks.

They are best suited to do so.

And, contrary to the “regulation without representation” thinking that existed in 1971, it is time state lawmakers realize the Adirondack people have both the capability and aptitude to administer environmental regulations, free of the political and environmental bias that exists at the APA. We, after all, have the most to lose.

The Adirondack Park Agency has, as Teresa Sayward so eloquently put it, outlived its usefulness.

John Gereau is managing editor of Denton Publications. He can be reached at johng@denpubs.com. Comments on this column are welcome

Home building seminar at Dino’s next Thursday Nichols graduates ROTC training school PLATTSBURGH — Plattsburgh Housing Outlet will host a home building seminar this Thursday, Jan. 28, from 6-8 p.m. at Dino’s Pizza, 795 State Route 3.

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TACOMA, Wash. — Derek R. Nichols graduated from the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as Operation Warrior Forge, at Fort Lewis.

Nichols underwent 32 days of professional military training, evaluation, and leadership development. The primary focus of the course is to develop and evaluate each cadet’s officer potential as a leader by exercising the cadet’s intelligence, common sense, ingenuity and physical stamina. The cadet command assesses each cadet’s performance and progress in officer traits, qualities and professionalism while attending the course.

Cadets in their junior and senior year of college must complete the leadership development course. Upon successful completion of the course, the ROTC program, and graduation from college, cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army, National Guard, or Reserve.

Nichols, a 2006 graduate of Chateaugay Central High School, is the son of Robert F. Nichols, Chateaugay, and Bernadine M. Martin, Merrill. He is a student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Fla.

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SATURDAY January 23, 2010

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Winter birdfeeding can be easy if done right

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The Market Basket Report is a bi-monthly survey of 41 food items commonly purchased by consumers. Three major supermarkets are surveyed in the Plattsburgh area and the resulting report produced. The report is a community service sponsored by the Technical Assistance Center at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh.

Social Security office relocates PLATTSBURGH — The local office of the Social Security Administration has moved from 7242 State Route 9 to Suite 230 of the Gateway Building, 14 Durkee St. The office closed the doors at its former location Jan. 15 and opened at the new location Jan. 19, following the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The local Social Security office, which serves residents of Clinton, Franklin and Essex counties, will be open to the public Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The office is centrally-located in downtown Plattsburgh and offers free public parking in the city parking lot on Durkee Street.

For more information, contact the office at 1-866-964-7430 or visit www.socialsecurity.gov.

Chatland graduates basic training SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — Air Force Reserve Airman Chelsey L. Chatland graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Chatland is the daughter of Thomas and Marlea Chatland of Plattsburgh and is a 2009 graduate of Beekmantown Central School in West Chazy.

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Seasonal reminder Apples, pears, and seedless red and green grapes are in good supply. Just as everyone needs Vitamin C to combat winter colds, grapefruit and oranges are at their peak, and will be in good supply through April. We have become used to the availability of peaches, cherries, plums, nectarines, and other summer fruits all year, but prices are high.

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white bread is down 31 percent and spaghetti 10 percent for the year, reflecting lower wheat prices in 2009.

Produce prices also fell in December, with the biggest decrease being on 10 pounds of white potatoes. Bananas are a full 22 percent cheaper this year, down to 56 cents a pound.

Drink prices were down on coffee and tea bags for both the month and year.

Miscellaneous items cost nearly the same as last month, but a 16 percent increase on Oreo cookies for the year drove the overall category up 7 percent.

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he 41 items in the Market Basket came in at $94.26, down from $95.52 in November, and from last December ’s cost of $95.60.

Prices were down or held steady in every category. For the year, increases in frozen foods, meats and miscellaneous items were offset by decreases in produce, canned goods, drinks, breads, cereals and grains and dairy products.

Although the cost of most canned goods remained stable, a 9 percent drop on store brand diced tomatoes caused the category to drop 4 percent overall All other prices in this category are virtually unchanged from December 2008.

Meat prices were also stable for the month, though up 4 percent for the year. Center cut pork chops and bottom round roast were the best bargains.

Items in the dairy case dropped again in December but skim and whole milk prices went from unchanged last month to slight increases this month, reversing a long trend downwards.

Frozen foods saw little change for the month, with the prices on store brand unbreaded haddock, vanilla ice cream, orange juice concentrate and chopped spinach all down slightly for the year.

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During the winter, birds are attracted to high energy foods. These are foods with a high fat or oil content such as sunflower seed, hulled peanuts, peanut butter, white millet seed, and suet.

Providing birds with clean, high energy food is a great way to add some interest to your landscape.

I know everyone in my family — kids and cats included — love watching birds flock to the feeder.

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eeding birds during the middle of a chilly winter can be an easy and rewarding hobby. Whether you are a novice or experienced backyard birder, here are some suggestions to get the most enjoyment out of winter bird feeding.

First, think about your feeder, or should I say feeders since having a number of different birdfeeders available will attract the greatest number of bird species. Winter birdfeeders should all have several things in common. Winter feeders should have a wide cover over the feeding ports, perches, and dispensing trays to see they're is not buried during snowfall events.

Next, place the feeders in a sheltered location so the birds are not in severe winter winds. Placing the feeders close to the house can help provide shelter from the wind and can keep the birds visible for indoor bird watching. Keep the feeders at least five feet away from walls or windows to help prevent collisions. The birds will also like being near protective cover such as hedges or a brush pile. These offer birds safety from predators.

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Cooper is currently working with the other board members to make sure enough alternates are available, if another member is unable to make a meeting.

“We don’t want to hold anybody up,” he said. “When we come to vote on something, we want to have quorum every time. Makes the board run a lot smoother.”

As the new town councilman for Champlain, Cooper will be keeping himself busy.

“We decided that I was with the board members here and there was an opening on the board [in Champlain] and Rouses Point contributes a substantial amount of revenue for the town,” explained Cooper. “We thought we should have somebody from the town representing the village of Rouses Point.”

During the Jan. 19 meeting, Thomas Batha was also appointed as deputy chairperson for the village’s planning board.

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SATURDAY January 23, 2010

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By Jeremiah S. Papineau jeremiah@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — Total Nonstop Action Wrestling is back for more.

The second-largest wrestling organization in the world is returning Friday, Feb. 19, to host a special TNA Live! event at the City of Plattsburgh Recreation Center on the PARC Oval.

This will be the third time TNA Wrestling has stopped by the city by the lake, and it’s a venue the organization couldn’t be happier with, said promoter Chris Thomas.

“Obviously, the fans there are super supportive,” Thomas said during a phone interview from his office in Nashville, Tenn. “They always show up in droves. It’s

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The card — which is subject to change, with more wrestlers to be announced — is expected to include TNA founder and wrestling superstar Jeff Jarrett and TNA world champion A.J. Styles, as well as famous personalities D’Angelo “The Pope” Dinero and Homicide. Beer Money — the tag team of James Storm and Robert Roode — is also expected to be among headliners.

“They were the fastest rising tag team in TNA and now, they’re one of the most decorated tag teams,” said Thomas. “They’re phenomenal.”

In addition to offering a “great show,” Thomas said TNA Wrestling prides itself on being “on the forefront of technology,” with footage from events like the upcoming one in Plattsburgh streamed on the organization’s Web site, www.tnawrestling.com.

The Plattsburgh show will also give fans a chance to interact with TNA through the popular on-line blog site, Twitter, Thomas said. Ring announcer Jeremy Borash will hide a backstage pass at the recreation center just prior to the show, “Tweeting”

TNA founder and wrestling superstar Jeff Jarrett is among those scheduled to appear at the City of Plattsburgh Recreation Center Friday, Feb. 19.

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[that’s fancy Internet-speak for posting a message on Twitter] its location. “[The fans] get to feel that excitement before they even get in the doors,” said Thomas.

Fans will also have the chance to get autographs and meet the stars of the sixsided ring at the conclusion of the event.

“So, kids, teenagers, 70year-old grandfathers get to meet their heroes and the larger-than-life characters they watch on TV and shake their hands,” said Thomas, emphasizing the show will

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The success of TNA Wrestling and its ability to bring shows to Plattsburgh is something Thomas credits to the support of the fans, he said.

“It’s fueled by them,” said Thomas. “They keep watching, keep tuning in and keep coming out to the live events. It’s just getting better and better.”

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Local residents named to SUNY Oswego dean’s list

From page 1 “It took me just six weeks to get it published,” Hewson said. “Then, in November, I started selling them.”

Hewson has sold more than 300 copies of his book, with all the proceeds benefitting a scholarship he started in his wife’s memory.

“I was thinking, who took care of my wife about 45 days,” he explained. “Nurses, right? She was in the Boston Women’s Hospital, which I can’t say nothing bad about that place.”

The scholarship, titled “Anne Hewson Memorial Scholarship for Students Pursuing a Nursing Career,” will give $1,000 to a graduating student from one of three schools in Hewson’s area. Pittsburg High

Annual pancake breakfast Feb. 7 BEEKMANTOWN — The Beekmantown Lions Club invites everyone to its 19th annual All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast, Sunday, Feb. 7, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will give 100 percent of the profit to Hospice of the North Country.

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Although the students benefitting from the book sales through the scholarship will not be from the Chazy area, Hewson hopes people will still support what he is trying to do, as a former resident of the area and an alumni of Chazy Central Rural School.

The book, which sells for $19.95, can be purchased by contacting Hewson at 1-603-538-9562. There are also two bookstores in Hewson’s area selling the book. “Treats & Treasures” can be contacted at 1-603-538-7472 and “Memos of New Hampshire” can be contacted at 1-603-237-5705.

OSWEGO — Two local residents have been named to dean’s list for the fall semester at the State University of New York at Oswego.

Caitlin M. Langr of Champlain, a junior in elementary education; and Cory J. Trombley of Mooers Forks, a junior in secondary education.

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SATURDAY January 23, 2010 Send events at least two weeks in advance by: • e-mail to northerncalendar@denpubs.com • fax to 1-518-561-1198 • snail-mail in care of “Regional Calendar” to 24 Margaret St., Suite 1, Plattsburgh N.Y. 12901 ...or submit them on-line at www.denpubs.com!

Friday, Jan. 22 PLATTSBURGH — Celebration of Scholarship, State University of New York at Plattsburgh, 101 Broad St., 8:30 a.m. Second floor of Feinberg Library. Showcase of scholarly publications by SUNY Plattsburgh faculty. Coffee and rolls provided. 564-3095.

WESTPORT — Public meeting regarding property tax exemptions for senior citizens, Westport Town Hall, 6486 Main St., 3 p.m.

962-4419.

ROUSES POINT — Open skate, Rouses Point Civic Center, Lake Street, 4-5:20 p.m. $2.

PLATTSBURGH — Chamber of Commerce annual dinner and dance “Puttin’ on the Glitz,” Westside Ballroom, 295 New York Road, 6 p.m. 563-1000.

CHAZY — “Half & Half” lecture with Kate Messner and Wendy Gordon, Alice T. Miner Museum, 9618 U.S. Route 9, 7 p.m. 8467336.

PLATTSBURGH — Open Family Swim, Wellness Center at PARC, 295 New York Road, 7-9 p.m. $2. 562-6860.

Saturday, Jan. 23 AUSABLE FORKS — Story time for children ages 3-7, Au Sable Forks Free Library, 9 Church Lane, 10:30 a.m. 647-5596.

PAUL SMITHS — Viewing of “Strangers in the Woods,” Paul Smiths Visitor Interpretive Center, 8023 State Route 30, 1-2 p.m.

Donations suggested. 327-3000.

SARANAC LAKE — Fifth Annual Saranac Lake Talent Show, Harrietstown Town Hall, 39 Main St., 6 p.m. $5 application fee, 891-0182.

WHALLONSBURG — Square Dancing with Gary Finney and the Upstate Boys, Whallonsburg Grange Hall, State Route 22, 7-9 p.m. $5 per person, free for children under 12.

Sunday, Jan. 24 PLATTSBURGH — Free bowling for Plattsburgh town residents, North Bowl Lanes, 28 North Bowl Lane, 8:30 a.m. Preregistration required. 562-6860.

WILLSBORO — Winter Turkey Shoot, Willsboro Fish and Game Club, Fish and Game Road, 12-3 p.m. 873-2198.

TUPPER LAKE — Family Art and Nature Day, The Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, 1 p.m. Program featuring Adirondack turtles.

359-7800.

WILLSBORO — Winter survival, Pok-OMacCready Outdoor Education Center, 1391 Reber Road, 1:30-4 p.m. Ages 10 and older. $8. 963-7967.

MORRISONVILLE — Murder mystery, musical comedy and dinner show, Cocktails, 42 River St., 4 p.m. Tickets $20 in advance.

Proceeds benefit Hospice of the North Country. 561-7322.

CHAZY — Open skate, Scotts’ Memorial Rink, 52 MacAdam Road, 5-6:20 p.m.

WILLSBORO — Willsboro Drama Club Benefit Dinner, Willsboro Central School, Farrell Lane, 6 p.m. $40 per ticket or $70 per couple. Reservations by calling 963-4456, ext. 400.

Monday, Jan. 25 ROUSES POINT — Open skate, Rouses Point Civic Center, Lake Street, 4-5:20 p.m. $2.

PLATTSBURGH — Life drawing classes, North Country Food Co-op, 25 Bridge St., 6:30 p.m. 561-5904.

Tuesday, Jan. 26 PLATTSBURGH — Brown Bag Series: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Clinton County Government Building First Floor Meeting Room, 137 Margaret St., 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.

UPPER JAY — Story time, Wells Memorial Library, 12230 State Route 9N, 3:30 p.m.

946-2644.

SARANAC LAKE — Evening story hour, Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St., 5:30-6:30 p.m. 891-4190.

WILLSBORO — Cabin Fever Lecture Series with Sharp Swan, Pok-O-MacCready Outdoor Education Center, 1391 Reber Road, 7 p.m. 963-7967.

ELIZABETHTOWN — First rehearsal for Pleasant Valley Chorale's spring session, Elizabethtown Social Center, 7626 State Route 9, 7 p.m. 873-7319.

Wednesday, Jan. 27 CHAZY — Chazy Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, 9633 State Route 9, 5 p.m.

ROUSES POINT — Job search workshop, Dodge Memorial Library, 144 Lake St., 7-9 p.m. 297-6242.

LAKE PLACID — An evening with Linda Sue Park, North Country School, 4280 Cas-

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This week’s theme: “Hybrids” ACROSS 1 Bet 6 Ancient sorcerer 10 Concentration amt.

13 130-minute H.S. tests 18 Notwithstanding 19 Model 21 Altar constellation 22 Find a new home for, as a plant 23 Chutzpah? (Chevy/Saturn) 26 Singer Bryant 27 Cockney aspiration?

28 Year’s record 29 Duffer’s trip through Scotland? (Volkswagen/ Honda) 31 Pilot lead-in 33 Capa waver 35 Donny and Marie, by birth 36 Memorable forest caretaker?

(Ford/Acura) 39 Deck used for readings 41 Continue until 42 Vast spice trade region of yore 43 Miniseries, often 44 Hebrides isle 48 Formally exit 50 Speeding, e.g.?

(Chevy/Ford) 54 Proceed tediously 55 Kickoff aid 57 2000s sitcom single mom 58 Hues 59 Ancient Egyptian deity 62 Bit of exercise room equipment

65 Consumed 66 Microwave brand 69 The feel of Manhattan?

(Honda/Saturn) 71 Awards since 1949 73 Confine, with “in” 74 Choose paper over plastic?

76 First step toward nirvana 78 Off the beaten path 80 Residents: Suff.

82 Singing syllables 83 Local movie venue, in Variety slang 87 Columbus gone wild? (Nissan/Ford) 91 “No prob!"

93 Let slide 94 Minus 95 Enjoy Doritos, say 97 Tender cockerel 98 Like Itt 100 Beethoven’s 32 for piano, say? (Hyundai/Subaru) 103 Styx ferryman 106 Movie set structure 107 Mensch lead-in 108 Feature of the queen’s English? (Buick/Hyundai) 111 Dill pickler 113 Like any theme ans. in this puzzle 116 Typewriter type size 117 Nice plot? (Buick/Oldsmobile) 120 Hall of Fame Vikings lineman Carl 121 With 125-Across, words before customer 122 Radio pioneer

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PLATTSBURGH — Open mic night with Mike Pedersen of Elephant Bear, Monopole, 7 Protection Ave., 9 p.m. 563-2222.

Thursday, Jan. 28 Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library Bookmobile stops: Senior Citizens Council of Clinton County, 5139 N. Catherine St., Plattsburgh, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Vilas Home, 61 Beekman St., Plattsburgh, 1-1:45 p.m.; Flynn Ave., Plattsburgh, between senior apartments, 2-2:30 p.m.; Pine Rest Trailer court, Treadwells Mills, 3:15-3:45.

PAUL SMITHS — Exploring Nature with Little People, Paul Smiths Visitor Interpretive Center, 8023 State Route 30, 10 a.m.12 p.m. Hands-on program introduces children ages 3-5 to nature. Cost $4 per child.

Pre-registration required. 327-3000.

WESTPORT — Story hour, Westport Library, 6 Harris Lane, 10 a.m. 962-8219.

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

523-3200.

SARANAC LAKE — Story hour, Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St., 10:30 a.m.

891-4190.

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.

PLATTSBURGH — Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Mixer, Cumberland 12 Cinemas, 18 North Bowl Lane, 5:30-7 p.m. Admission $3 with reservation, $4 without. 563-1000.

PLATTSBURGH — Plattsburgh Housing Outlet home building seminar, Dino’s Pizza, 795 State Route 3, 6-8 p.m. 563-6250.

PLATTSBURGH — Movie Night featuring Chariots of Fire, Plattsburgh Public Library, 19 Oak St., 6 p.m.

ROUSES POINT — Book club meeting, Dodge Memorial Library, 144 Lake St., 7 p.m. “Creating a World Without Poverty,” by Mohammud Yunus.

PLATTSBURGH — Charley Orlando Band performs, Monopole, 7 Protection Ave., 10 p.m. 563-2222.

Friday, Jan. 29 LAKE PLACID — Cross-country skiing

on Mt. Van Hoevenberg organized by Adirondack Mountain Club. 563-5794.

PLATTSBURGH — Dinosaur Train acitivty day, Champlain Valley Transportation Museum, 12 Museum Way, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

563-9770.

ROUSES POINT — Open skate, Rouses Point Civic Center, Lake Street, 4-5:20 p.m. $2.

LAKE PLACID — Fire and Spice Benefit Party, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Drive, 7-10 p.m. Chili, s’mores, cross-country skiing. Admission $50. 5232512 or www.lakeplacidarts.org.

PLATTSBURGH — Open Family Swim, Wellness Center at PARC, 295 New York Road, 7-9 p.m. $2. 562-6860.

JAY — Peter Griggs performance, Amos and Julia Ward Theatre, corner of routes 9N and 86. 7 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH — Odus Budd performs, Monopole, 7 Protection Ave., 10 p.m. 5632222.

Saturday, Jan. 30 ESSEX — Waffle Breakfast fundraiser, Essex Community Church, 2036 Main St., 711 a.m. Adults $10, under 5 free. 962-2688.

TUPPER LAKE — Nature in Winter photography workshop with Adirondack photographer Carl Heilman, The Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Registration required. 359-7800.

ESSEX — Introduction to Massage workshop, Black Kettle Farm, corner of Cook and Leaning Road, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1-4 p.m. $35 participation fee. 963-8142.

WILLSBORO — Snow festival, Pok-OMacCready Outdoor Education Center, 1391 Reber Road, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $10. 9637967.

PLATTSBURGH — “Meet the Cardinal’s Men and Women’s Basketball Teams,” SUNY Plattsburgh Memorial Hall Gym, Rugar Street. Women’s game 2 p.m. Men’s game 4 p.m. 565-4750.

CHAZY — “William H. Miner: The Man and the Myth” book signing with Dr. Joseph Burke, The Station Cafe, 23 Old Station Dr., 2-4 p.m.

LAKE PLACID — Cooking demonstration and tasting with Annette Nielsen, Northwoods Inn, 2520 Main St., 2-4 p.m. 5231818.

WILLSBORO — “The Messages of Med-

itation: an Introduction to Self,” Paine Memorial Free Library, 2 Gilliland Lane, 5:30-7 p.m. 963-4478.

CHAZY — The Gibson Brothers perform, Chazy Central Rural School, 609 Miner Farm Road. Doors open 6 p.m., show 7 p.m.

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562-0710.

PLATTSBURGH — 12th annual Snowball, Elks Lodge 621, 56 Cumberland Ave. Cocktails 5:30 p.m., dinner 6:45 p.m., dancing 7-11 p.m. Reservations due Jan. 15. 5636180.

PAUL SMITHS — Viewing of “March of the Penguins,” Paul Smiths Visitor Interpretive Center, 8023 State Route 30, 1-2:30 p.m. Donations suggested. 327-3000.

WEST PLATTSBURGH — Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament to benefit Hannah’s Hope Fund, American Legion Post 1619, 219 Rand Hill Road. Doors open 4 p.m., buffet 4:15 p.m. Prizes awarded. 563-6944.

PLATTSBURGH — Twelfth annual Snow Ball, Elks Lodge 621, 56 Cumberland Ave., 5:30 p.m. Cost $30 with proceeds to help Senior Citizens Council of Clinton County. 5636180.

PLATTSBURGH — Full Moon Half Marathon fun run/walk, Geoffrey’s Pub and Restaurant, 5453 Peru St., 6:30 p.m. 4206493 for information.

PLATTSBURGH — Showing and discussion of “Schindler’s List,” State University of New York at Plattsburgh, 101 Broad St., 7 p.m. Yokum Lecture Hall, Room 200. 5643095.

MORRISONVILLE — North Country Squares Dance Club meets, Clinton County Fairgrounds, 84 Fairgrounds Road, 7 p.m.

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WESTPORT — Guitarist Peter Griggs, Westport Federated Church, 6486 Main St., 7 p.m.

WHALLONSBURG — Champlain Valley Film Society showing of "Moon," Whallonsburg Grange Hall, State Route 22, 7:30 p.m. $5 per person, $2 for 18 and under.

LAKE PLACID — Adirondack Mountain Club presentation "Rocks and Minerals of the Adirondacks, ADK Heart Lake Property, Adirondack Loj Road, 8 p.m. 523-3441.

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Lucky deer ... at least so far T

he winter of 2009-10 is now officially five weeks old and I’m pleased to say I think the deer have had it fairly easy so far.

I did a little post-season scouting the other day and found deer to still be in their natural patterns — moving around freely and feeding with little trouble. I saw no real signs of yarding yet and even some late season breeding activity. Hope the mild weather keeps up for at least a few more weeks.

In the meantime, I’ve been out on the ice probably a dozen times and have to say I haven’t personally seen the treacherous ice conditions the U.S. Coast Guard and other agencies have warned about.

In fact, conditions are not at all unlike the past few years.

That’s not to say dangerous ice doesn’t exist, I am just saying ice fishing opportunities are out there for those who use their heads. I’ve seen upward of two feet of ice on some of the smaller ponds already, and popular fishing destinations like Lake Eaton, Long Lake, Raquette Lake, Indian Lake, Blue Mountain Lake, Eagle Lake, Paradox Lake, Brant Lake and most of Schroon Lake all hold fishable ice.

Many of the bays on Lake George and southern Lake Champlain are also buttoned up — with about a foot of good black ice on Port Henry’s Bulwagga Bay. Obviously, these conditions change daily, so be sure and call a local bait shop before planning a trip.

4 p.m. with $1,500 in prizes. Also, today is the Dunham’s Bay Fish & Game Club’s annual Stanley Yurgatis family fishing derby on Glen Lake.

Perhaps the region’s largest derby — the Tupper Lake Challenge — will take place this year Feb. 6 on Simon Pond just south of the village of Tupper Lake.

This is a $30,000 tournament and attracts hundreds of anglers. For more information, call 359-9715.

The Bolton Classic, sponsored by the Glens Falls Kiwanis Club and the Chinga-Classic, Camp Chingachgook’s annual fund-raising derby, take place on Lake George the weekend of Feb. 20-21.

The Bolton Classic is a one-day derby on Saturday, Feb. 20, at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Bolton.

Call 743-1116 for more information. The ChingaClassic is a lake trout and salmon derby headquartered at the camp at the end of Pilot Knob Road off State Route 9L. Fishing takes place from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. Call 6569426 for more information or visit www.chingachgook.org.

The season wraps up with the Hague Fish and Game Club’s annual ice fishing tournament the weekend of Feb. 27-28 and the Schroon Lake Fish and Game Club tournament March 6 and 7.

The Hague event features daily blind prizes as well as a giveaway of a Strikemaster auger, a ColdSnap park and bib and a Clam fishing shelter. Call 543-6542 for more information or visit www.haguefishandgame.com.

The Schroon Lake derby has also grown into one of the region’s largest with cash payouts in three categories and daily giveaways. Call Bunny Suprenant at 532-7685 for more information.

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Ice fishing derbies on tap There are a number of fishing tournaments upcoming. The Great Sacandaga Lake Fisheries Federation Tournament is today, Jan. 23, from 7 a.m.-

John Gereau is managing editor of Denton Publications and an avid outdoorsman. He can be reached at johng@denpubs.com.

DEC applications for pheasant release programs due by March 15 ALBANY — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced the opening of the application period for its two cooperative programs to enhance opportunities for pheasant hunting in New York State — the Day-Old Pheasant Chick Program and the Young Pheasant Release Program.

The programs provide pheasant hunting opportunities

through a partnership amongst DEC, sportsmen and sportswomen, 4-H youth, and landowners who are interested in rearing and releasing pheasants.

The Day-Old Pheasant Chick Program makes day-old chicks are available at no cost to participants who are able to provide a brooding facility, a covered outdoor rearing pen, and an adequate release site. Approved applicants will

receive the day-old chicks in April, May or June.

The Young Pheasant Release Program distributes young pheasants — 7-10 weeks old — free-of-charge to cooperators in June, July and August. The program is funded through the State Conservation Fund from license fees paid by hunters, trappers, and anglers.

For more information, call 897-1291.

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Holy Angels Church Main Street, Altona. Mass–7:30 p.m.

Saturday; 10:30 a.m. Sunday

Christ & St. John’s Episcopal Church Butternut Street, Champlain Mass celebrated with music at 9 a.m., Sunday School at 9 a.m.

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Living Water Baptist Church 9 Locust St., corner of Main and Locust, Champlain. Sunday School at 9 a.m.

Service at 10 a.m. Thursday Bible Study at 7 p.m. includes activities for children.

Phone: 298-4358

Sacred Heart Church Box 549, Chazy 12921. (518) 846-7650.

Sunday Masses (Ant) 4 p.m., 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.

Chazy Presbyterian Church 620 Miner Farm Rd., Chazy • 846-7349 Worship and Sunday School will begin at 11 a.m. email: chazypres@westelcom.com

Three Steeples United Methodist Church -

491 Route 11, Champlain – 298-8655 or 298-5522. Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at same time (Sept. thru June). Steve Loan, Pastor. steeples3@primelink1.net St. Mary’s Catholic Church Church Street, Champlain Saturday Anticipated Mass, 5 p.m. Sunday services, 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

St. Joseph’s Church Mason Road, Champlain Saturday Anticipated Mass, 7:30 p.m.

ELLENBURG St. Edmund’s Roman Catholic Church Route 11, Ellenburg Saturday Anticipated Mass, 4 p.m. Sunday Mass, 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.

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 Ellenburgh 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

MOOERS St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Maple Street, Mooers – 236-7142.

Anticipated Saturday Mass, 5:30 p.m.

Sunday Mass, 10 a.m. Reconciliation announced special Saturday mornings 10 a.m. & by request.

Mooers United Methodist Church 14 East St., Located adjacent to old Post Office. Sunday service, 9:30 a.m.

Contemporary & traditional music, activities for children, youth and families, 236-7129, pastoral@twcny.rr.com, www.TroyConference.org/mooers

Mooers Wesleyan Church Maple Street, Mooers. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Night Service 7 p.m.

Wednesday Night 7 p.m.

(518) 236-5330

MOOERS FORKS St. Ann’s Catholic Church Route 11, Mooers Forks. Mass: Saturday, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 8:30 a.m.

Reconciliation announced special Saturday mornings 10 a.m. & by request.

ROUSES POINT St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Lake Street, Rouses Point. Saturday Anticipated Mass: 4 p.m.; Sunday Masses: 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.; Weekday Masses: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8 a.m.

Communion Service: Wednesday 8 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church 52 Washington Ave., Rouses Point, New York 12979. Telephone 518/297-6529.

The Rev. David A. Spaulding. Telephone

518/846-7349. Sunday Service 9 a.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

SCIOTA St. Louis of France Catholic Church Route 22, Sciota. Mass 4 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. Sunday Sciota United Methodist Church Sunday service 9 a.m. Route 191

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. Evening Worship 5 p.m. Tuesday; Clubhouse Ministries 6:30 p.m. (Sept. thru May) Wednesday; Prayer Meeting 6 p.m.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church West Church Street, West Chazy.

Saturday Vigil Mass, 4 p.m. Sunday Mass 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday at 9 a.m.

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Business Phone: 518-298-8272 • Chazy Area: (518) 846-7422 • Fax: (518) 296-8540

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“Your Health Is The Cornerstone Of Our Community” 72 Champlain St., Rouses Point 56606 518-297-DRUG (3784)

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ANTIQUES LIONEL TRAIN (60 years old) engine, caboose, 6 cars, light, switches and track. $195, call 802-459-2987

APPLIANCES KENMORE REFRIGERATOR. Side by side, 26 cu. ft., ice & water in door, almond color, very clean, excellent. $250. 518-643-8575, leave message.

COINS & COLLECTIBLES RAILROAD PADLOCK “B&M” Adlake with brass key $45 518-747-3558

5 SETS of H.O. trains. Mint condition in boxes. $300. Call and leave number for list.

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52” SONY Hi-def TV. Excellent condition. $700 firm. 518-623-0613 or 518-645-6070.

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2 COMPUTERS $35 ea with keyboard and monitor, No Friday night or Saturday calls 518-251-3653

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32” SANSUI HGTV, purchased January 2009, used 4 months, moved need to sell, $350 or O.B.O. Call Gabe at 518-586-1377

EMERGENCY GENERATOR: Coleman series 5.4, 4kw, gas, over 10 years old. $200.

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518-962-4592 BABY PIGS for Sale, 8 weeks old 518-9622092.

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KENMORE WASHER & Dryer still under warranty till August 2011, $300.00; Matching recliner couch & rocker recliner (Brown) $250.00. Call 518-561-0856

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DRY FIREWOOD, mixed hardwood, split $70 per face cord, on site. Call 518643-9759

FREE FREE TO good home(s) 5 adult cats, call 518-585-2158

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ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR, excellent condition, back of chair reclines, $2500 518-5857223

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PETS & SUPPLIES BIRDS. Hand fed Cockatiels, $50. Hand fed Love Birds, $35. Canaries, $25. Finches, $5.

Hand fed Quakers, $250. 518-778-4030.

FREE TO A GOOD HOME 4 Female Tiger Kittens, 6 wks. old, 1 with White on the stomach. 518-873-3203

SPORTING GOODS 8 H.P. Mercury out board motor, low hours $450 518-798-1426

WANTED FREE REFRIGERATOR, wanted, small/apartment sized, must be in working order, if you have one to donate, call 518623-9369

AUCTION Balance of Curtis Properties, LLC

“Individual Bids”- 500+- Lots No Bulk Bid This Auction 104 Sharron Ave, Plattsburgh, NY

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State of New York Office location: Clinton ("SSNY") on 11/9/09 County. Princ. office of office. Location: Clinton LLC: 64 Ft. Brown Dr., County. The "SSNY" is Plattsburgh, NY 12903. designated as agent of SSNY designated as the "LLC" upon whom agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be process against it may be served. "SSNY" shall mail served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to process to Craig Worley the LLC at: 7 Valhalla at the princ. office of the Lane Plattsburgh, NY LLC. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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NCM/CC-12/26/09- NCM/CC-12/26/091/30/10-6TC-56631 1/30/10-6TC-56633 -------------------------------- -------------------------------agent of the "LLC" upon whom process against it may be served. "SSNY" shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: 178 Bear Swamp Rd., Peru, NY 12972. The purpose of the limited liability company is for any purpose permitted by law.

NCM-12/19/09-1/23/106TC-55999 --------------------------------

NOTICE OF FORMATION of Wood & Palmer NY, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec'y of State (SSNY) 3/1/07. Office location: Clinton County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to William A. Mason, Esq., Gravel and Shea, 76 St. Paul St., 7th Fl., Burlington, VT 05401.

Purpose: any lawful activities.

NCM/CC-12/26/091/30/10-6TC-56637 -------------------------------SSF PRODUCTION, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 12/10/09.

Office Location: Clinton County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 194 Pleasant Ridge Rd., Plattsburgh, NY 12901.

Purpose: to engage in any lawful act.

NCM.CC-12/26/091/30/10-6TC-56619 --------------------------------

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF RSJONES ENTERPRISES LLC, ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION Notice of Formation of RSJones Enterprises LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec'y of State (SSNY) 10/22/09. Office location: Clinton County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228.

Purpose: any lawful activities.

NCM/CC-1/16-2/20/106TC-56696 --------------------------------

FRESH WATER PEARLS, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/21/09.

Office in Clinton Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 241 Champlain Dr., Plattsburgh, NY 12901.

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NCM/CC-1/16-2/20/106TC-56699 -------------------------------NORTH COUNTRY EB-5 REGIONAL CENTER, LLC NOTICE OF FORMATION of a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC): DATE OF FORMATION: The Articles of Organization were filed with the New York State Secretary of State on January 14, 2010.

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. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC to P.O. Box 310, Plattsburgh, New York 12901.

PURPOSE: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

NCM-1/23-2/27/10-6TC34650 -------------------------------I N D U S T R I A L MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY of a foreign Limited Liability Company (LLC): FIRST: The Application for Authority was filed with the New York State Secretary of State on November 18, 2009.

SECOND: The name of the limited liability company is: Industrial Management, LLC. THIRD: The fictitious name the foreign limited liability company has agreed to use in this state is: Arizona Avenue, LLC. FOURTH: The jurisdiction of organization of the LLC is: State of Nevada.

The date of its organization is: April 25, 2003.

FIFTH: The County within this state in which the office, or if more than one office, the principal office, of the LLC is to be located is: Clinton County, New York.

SIXTH: The Secretary of State 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 State shall mail a copy of any process against him or her is: 6075 South Eastern Avenue, Suite 1, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119.

SEVENTH: The address of the office 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: 375 N. Stephanie Street, Suite 1411, Henderson, Nevada 89014.

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

NINETH: The name and address of the authorized office (i.e., Secretary of State ) in the jurisdiction of its formation where a copy of its Articles of Organization is filed, with all amendments thereto are: Nevada Department of State, 204 North Carson Street, Suite 4, Carson City, Nevada 89701.

NCM-1/23-2/27/10-6TC56735

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SATURDAY January 23, 2010

Free-throw contest to be held this Saturday

Music club returns to library Tuesday

Chazy library to host story time Feb. 6

Gibson Brothers concert to help Family Promise next weekend

MOOERS — The Mooers Knights of Columbus Council 6136 will be holding its Annual Free-Throw Contest this Saturday, Jan. 23, at the Mooers Elementary School gymnasium.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for registration with the contest beginning at 7 p.m. A parent or guardian needs to be present to sign the registration form.

The contest is open to all boys and girls ages 10-14 as of Jan. 1. For more information, contact Arthur Menard at 236-7706.

ROUSES POINT — The North Country Music Club with Adrian Carr will return to the Dodge Memorial Library, 144 Lake St., for its new season this Tuesday Jan. 26, from 7-8:30 p.m.

The first topic of the year is “Your Favorite Love Song.” Attendees are encouraged to bring in their favorite CD to share with the group.

For more information, call the library at 297-6242.

CHAZY — Story time at the Chazy Public Library will be held Saturday, Feb. 6, from 10-11 a.m. with Carol Ladd.

Children will participate in a storyplay of “Mrs. Wishy-Washy.” They will also make creative valentines to decorate the library.

To register for story time, contact the library at 846-7676, Tuesday afternoon through Thursday evenings.

The library is located at 9633 State Route 9.

CHAZY — The Gibson Brothers, a well-known musical duo of Ellenburg natives Eric and Leigh Gibson, will host a concert at Chazy Central Rural School, 609 Miner Farm Road, Saturday, Jan. 30.

The concert will benefit Family Promise of Clinton County. Family Promise is part of a national program which works with homeless families referred to the program by the local Department of Social Services.

Doors will open at 6 p.m., with the show to start at 7 p.m.

Tickets are available at Dick’s Country Store and Music Oasis, 7429 U.S. Route 11, Churubusco, or at Family Promise, 36 Brinkerhoff St., Plattsburgh.

For more information, call Family Promise at 562-0710.

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• Write down where you are going, your route, time of departure and return. Ensure your snowmobile is in good working condition, lots of gas and oil for your trip, spare drive belt and spark plugs.

• You should never travel alone, always try to find a partner to travel with.

• Ensure you dress properly. Clothing should be put on in layers. If you become too hot and your clothing traps the moisture, you will become cold. Cotton is inappropriate as it does not wick moisture but rather stays wet. Try wearing Wool, Polypropylene, or Polar Fleece. Outer layers should be water repellent and wind proof. For this, nothing is better than Gore-Tex. • Anyone operating or riding on a snowmobile in New York State must wear an approved safety helmet except when operating on property owned by the operator or passenger.

• Do not drink and drive. Alcohol is involved in 70% of snowmobiling related deaths. Alcoholic beverage consumption, combined with riding after dark are the leading causes of snowmobile related deaths.

• Ensure headlights and taillights are working and free of snow.

THE LAW Youth ages 14 through 17 years old may operate a snowmobile, on lands upon which snowmobiling is allowed, without adult or other supervision if they have completed a snowmobile safety training course recognized by the State of New York. If youth ages 14 through 17 years have not completed the training course, they may operate a snowmobile if accompanied by (within 500 feet of) a person who is at least 18 years of age.

Youth ages 10 through 13 may operate a snowmobile, on lands upon which snowmobiling is allowed, if they have completed a snowmobile safety training course recognized by the State of New York and are accompanied by (within 500 feet of) a person who is at least 18 years of age.

59078 Children less than age 14 without a safety certificate may operate a snowmobile only on lands owned or leased by their parent or guardian.

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1. Extra key 2. Pocket knife (some carry an axe) 3. Map, reliable compass 4. Dried fruit, nuts, raisins, high energy bar (no salt) 5. Flares 6. Space blanket 7. First aid kit

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50 feet of 1.4” nylon rope Waterproof matches Snowshoes Flashlight Emergency Shelter Sun-block cream Cell phone Water