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Santa Claus is making a special stop at Begor’s.

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Canadian Pacific’s Holiday Train stopped in Rouses P oint before moving on to Plattsburgh, Port Henry and Ticonderoga. The train features entertainment and suppor ts local food pantries. The Holiday Train delivered a $1,000 check for the St. Patrick’s Church food bank in Rouses Point.

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PLATTSBURGH — Peru and Saranac Central schools share payroll duties.

Saranac further shar es a consultant with Plattsbur gh City School for administrative evaluations.

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PLATTSBURGH — Reginald Nephew arrived at Target in Plattsbur gh at 3:15 p.m. Thursday to be the first in line for Black Friday.

“We are leaving her e and then going to W almart, Lowes and Kmart,” said Nephew, of Altona.

Black Friday, the day following Thanksgiving and the beginning of the Christmas shopping season, has historically been the year ’s busiest shopping day.

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APA expected to hire new economic affairs staffer Announcement to come before December meeting

By Andy Flynn

andy@denpubs.com RAY BROOK — The Adirondack Park Agency may soon be hiring an economic affairs staffer to r eplace Stephen Erman, who retired in September 2010.

APA Commissioner and Economic Affairs Committee Chairman Arthur Lussi, a businessman from Lake Placid, has been lobbying the Agency to fill Erman’s position, officially titled Special Assistant for Economic Affairs. Near the end of the Nov. 17-18 meeting, which was largely dedicated to the controversial Adirondack Club and Resort proj-

ect in T upper Lake, Lussi made his pitch again.

“This will be my normal r equest for r ealizing how much we need an economic person as part of the Agency staff,” Lussi said.

“Our review of this project is demonstrating this extr eme need fr om an analytic standpoint.”

“I understand you will be very happy next month, Mr . Lussi,” r eplied APA Chairwoman Leilani Ulrich.

“I look forward to it,” Lussi said.

That brief exchange of wor ds alluded to the possible hiring of Erman’s r eplacement.

Asked if this was true, APA Public Information Of ficer Keith McKeever stated in an email, “We anticipate an announcement prior to the December Agency meeting.”

Commissioner Bill Thomas, former Johnsburg supervisor, is a member of the Economic Affairs Committee and sees a need for the Agency to have a staffer review the economic impacts of projects that go before the APA. “In my mind, I think it’s something we should be doing,” Thomas said Nov . 22.

“Steve was very good at that.”

The pending announcement is expected to be made befor e the APA Board meets again Dec. 15-16 to take another har d look at the Adirondack Club and Resort, the largest development pr oject to come befor e the APA since it was founded in the early 1970s. The Board is taking most of its meeting time in November, December and January to deliberate on the resort’s permit before making a decision in January. And there are some key

issues r elating to the economic impacts of the development, whether it succeeds or fails.

From 1982 to 2010, Erman was the sole staff member in the APA’s Economic Services Unit, which provides expertise in market and financial feasibility analysis, economic and fiscal impact analysis, and economic development planning. He assisted pr oject sponsors and economic developers in evaluating business locations and identifying other sources of help for business development.

For many public meetings and confer ences throughout the r egion, Erman was the friendly face representing the APA. McKeever would not say who the APA is hiring to replace Erman or when that person will start.

First major snowstorm descends on North Country Ticonderoga 9 inches, Per u 6.9 inches, and the Lake Placid and Plattsbur gh ar eas r eceived about 8.5 inches, accor ding to Brian Montgomery, a meteor ologist for the National Weather Service.

By the end of the day , the Whiteface Mounandy@denpubs.com tain Ski Center in Wilmington had about 14 PLATTSBURGH — The first significant inches of fr esh snow at the base lodge and snowfall of the season dumped about 10 was able to open for the season on Friday , inches of the white stuf f acr oss the North Nov. 25.

Country Nov. 22 and 23.

The snowfall led to several vehicles loosBy the end of the winter storm warning is- ing control on roadways during the morning sued by the National Weather Service, more commute on Nov . 23, accor ding to Essex than 10 inches of snow was measur ed in County 911 Dispatcher Max Thwaits. Ther e many parts of Clinton, Essex and Franklin were between 15 to 20 cases of vehicles looscounties. More snow fell in the eastern com- ing contr ol, and 1 1 r eported cases wer e munities, closer to Lake Champlain, than in awaiting assistance at 10:20 a.m., he said. the western part of the Adirondacks.

Around 11:30 a.m. Nov. 23, the New York The storm moved fast thr ough the North State Department of T ransportation r eCountry, starting at about 10 p.m. Nov . 22 opened the 10-mile section of Route 73 it and continued until the early afternoon. The closed earlier in the day due to multiple acstorm warning ended at 2 p.m. Nov. 23. cidents on snowy roads.

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No passenger cars were involved in the accidents, and there were no injuries, O’Meara said.

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Santa Claus coming to Begor’s Supply The yearly tradition is a way for the business to thank its customers

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stephen@denpubs.com MOOERS — A pony is pulling Santa Claus into Mooers.

He and Mr . Claus plan to spend time with ar ea children from 10 a.m. through 12 p.m., Dec. 10, at Begor ’s Supply, 2698 Route 11.

“We have done Santa for at least 15 years,” said Norma Begor , who, along with

her husband, Larry, and son, Jamy, owns Begor ’s Supply.

Begor ’s Supply started under the name Tools Plus, a part-time har dware stor e Jamy opened in 1989. He operated it while in college, and because of its success stayed on to manage T ools Plus, with Norma and Larry serving as primary owners.

The business gr ew over the years, and in 1998 T ools Plus expanded with a new store next door . The old business became a storage facility.

That November , T ools Plus became Begor’s Supply.

Norma pointed out that it is much mor e than a har dware store. For example, she said, this season customers can find snowmobile parts, Toyostove and Eden-Pur e

heaters, wood pellets, ADS pipe, clothing and well pumps.

“We ar e in the har dware business and everything else,” she said. “W e have been lucky.”

“If you build it they will come, and they have.”

But what she is most excited about is Christmas.

Santa Claus has visited Begor ’s Supply for the past 15 years.

“Santa comes along with Mrs. Claus, and par ents can take pictur es of their children,” Norma said.

Children tell Santa what they want for Christmas and he sends them on their way with a little gift. Begor ’s serves everyone milk and cookies.

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Last year , nearly 60 children spent time with Santa.

A pony will pick Santa Claus up and deliver him to Begor ’s Supply.

“This year we are going to have pony rides for the children and carts,” Norma said.

“Bits and Boots 4H does the pony rides.”

Christmas is important to the Begor family, though it’s about the children, she said.

Plus, it’s nice for locals to avoid traveling to see Santa.

“The community very much enjoys it and looks forward to it,” Norma said. “It is a tradition that Santa comes to Begor ’s.”

The entir e event is fr ee and open to the public.

She added that families can pick up a Balsam Christmas tree while there.

“A lot of our customers come in with their childr en, and this is just a little thing we like to do to thank everyone for supporting us.”

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New book commemorates Lake Champlain Bridge

ELIZABETHTOWN — Denton Publications and New Market Pr ess r ecently r eleased the 132-page “Lake Champlain Bridge Commemorative Book” to celebrate the new bridge connecting Crown Point, N.Y. and Chimney Point, Vt. The book was r eleased on Nov . 4, just thr ee days befor e the span was opened to vehicular traff ic on Nov. 7 following an hour-long ribbon-cutting ceremony.

“We felt an obligation to bridge the states of Vermont and New York, along with the counties ofAddison and Essex, by printing a book filled with the shar ed history of Chimney Point and Cr own Point,” said New Market Pr ess Publisher Edward Coats. “After all, it’s a commitment we make every week covering Lake Champlain community news in TheAddison Eagle, the T imes of T i and six other weekly newspapers.”

The 8.5-by-11-inch full-color glossy book includes 38 stories and mor e than 90 photographs and was pr oduced by staff at the companies’ New York and Vermont newsrooms.

The collection of memories was designed to explore the history of the original 1929 bridge and the constr uction of the new one.

“This book is a tribute to all those who worked night and day thr ough the frigid cold of our North Country winters and the blistering summer heat to r estore the Lake Champlain Bridge,” said Denton Publications Publisher Daniel Alexander. “None of us will ever cr oss this bridge without thinking of its importance to the people who live her e and have come to depend so heavily on the str ength of its existence.”

The editorial of the “Lake Champlain Commemorative Book” honored Carl F. Peterson, editor of the Essex County News in Port Henry, N.Y., who wrote an editorial in 1923 that eventually led to the construction of the 1929 bridge. There is also a copy of Peterson’s original editorial printed in the book so readers could see how it all started.

Contributors to the book wer e: Renee Cumm, of Per u; Andy Flynn, of Saranac Lake; John Ger eau, of Westport; Fred Herbst, of Ticonderoga; Jon Hochschartner, of Lake Placid; Keith Lobdell, of Westport; Jeremiah Papineau, of Carthage; and Lou Varricchio, of Middlebury, Vt. Stories for the bridge book wer e or ganized in four categories: 1) old bridge, 2) bridge transition, 3) new bridge, and 4) historical resources from both sides of Lake Champlain.

Old bridge: The history of the 1929 bridge is fully explor ed with timelines of its constr uction (1923-1929) and its lifespan (1929-2009); personal stories fr om people who had attended the Aug. 26, 1929 opening cer emony; a story about how the steamer Vermont III dictated the height of the span; and an investigative piece exploring why Ticonderoga’s lobbying efforts to have the bridge built in that community fell short. There is also a story about the lake’s first bridge, built in 1776 between Fort T iconderoga, N.Y. and Mount Independence, Vt. Bridge transition: When the original Lake Champlain Bridge was closed on Oct. 16, 2009, r esidents and visitors were forced to make a 100-mile commute aro und the lake before a free 24-hour ferry was opened next to the bridge site on Feb. 1, 2010. Stories explore the impact of the bridge’s closure to businesses, commuters, lake security and the ferry .

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New bridge: Stories documenting the constr uction of the new Lake Champlain Bridge include interviews with the designer Ted Zoli and builders at Flatiron Construction; naming the new bridge; the impact the bridge constr uction had on tourism in Port Henry and Crown Point; and the historic journey of the bridge arc h, which was floated fro m Port Henry to Crown Point on Aug. 26, 2011, exactly 82 years after the first bridge opened.

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WILMINGTON — Whiteface Mountain Ski Center opened for its 54th season to an enthusiastic crowd Friday, Nov. 25, two days after a storm dumped 14 inches of fresh snow at the base lodge.

Over the thr ee-day holiday weekend, ther e wer e mor e than 2,200 “skier visits” at Whiteface, accor ding to mountain manager Bruce McCulley. This is the second year in a row the ski center has opened for the season the day after Thanksgiving. Warm weather delayed the opening until Dec. 5 in 2009.

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“We’ll probably have similar terrain open this weekend as we did last weekend,” McCulley said on Nov. 28.

In addition to Face Lift, the Cloudsplitter Gondola is expected to be open again for Dec. 3-4, giving skiers a chance to enjoy the Excelsior and Summit Expr ess trails from Little Whiteface Mountain.

Crews began blowing snow on the Olympic mountain Wednesday night, Nov. 16, and snow guns covered Upper Valley, Lower Valley and Fox preparing for opening day.

“Crews have done a great job in putting down snow with marginal temperatures,” McCulley said Nov. 23. “Most of our snowmaking has occurr ed at night, when it’s much colder.”

Crews continued to blow snow on upper Excelsior befor e the warm weather set in, and the trail is expected to open, conditions permitting.

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t a time when the holiday shopping season focuses squarely on big-box stores and online retailers, along comes the Community Store in Saranac Lake to capture our hearts and imaginations.

The Ames department store in Saranac Lake closed in 2002, and no matter how hard small shop owners tried to collectively serve the “general store” needs of this community, more and more people began relying on the big-box destinations outside the Adirondack Park. When Walmart tried to build a supercenter here, village officials blocked the plan, forcing locals to make trips of 50 miles or more (one-way) to buy the most basic household items, such as underwear. It also gave the community a chance to create a department store for the masses, playing by home rule rather than corporate greed.

We’re not naïve. We know Saranac Lakers will still buy goods online and take shopping trips to the closest Walmart or Target. But this Community Store has given Saranac Lake a booster shot of confidence. It has made Saranac Lake a shopping destination again. It has bought Saranac Lake 15 more minutes of fame.

When the New York Times covered the Oct. 29 opening of the Community Store, its Business Section story was picked up by media outlets across the U.S. It captured the attention of The Early Show on CBS. It seems Saranac Lake is not only the coldest spot on the Weather Channel’s map of America; it is also one of the hottest retail destinations in the nation.

“People want closer relationships with each other and with the companies with which they do business. They want a conversation. They want to be part of it all,” wrote columnist David L. Rawle on Nov. 15 for the Charleston Regional Business Journal. “That’s why the Saranac Lake Community Store came into being and will no doubt be successful.”

Saranac Lake’s store — the first of its kind in New York state — was based on another community-owned department store, The Merc in Powell, Wyo. It’s only fitting that the Powell Tribune pick up on the New York Times story and compare the two communities and its “sister” stores.

“As it happens, Powell and Saranac Lake share more in common than a community-owned department store,” wrote the Tribune’s Tessa Schweigert on Nov. 17.

“Both have a junior college. Both were named All-America Cities in the 1990s.

Both have populations of fewer than 6,500 residents. Both have a rural flavor residents hope to keep alive.”

CNBC.com called the Community Store “A triumph of main street can-do” on Nov. 14. Now Saranac Lake is gaining a reputation for fighting the Wall Street business mentality, and it is quickly becoming the poster child for communities that fought Walmart and won.

Bloggers across the U.S. are relaying the New York Times report and asking readers what they think about Saranac Lake, its fight against Walmart and its decision to open a department store on its own terms.

Comments on a recent blog posting at Glamour magazine’s website have been positive: “This is the coolest thing I’ve read in weeks.”

“Capitalism at its best!”

“Amazing! Good for them. Wish we could all do that.”

Saranac Lake’s Community Store success has triggered a dialogue among small-town residents thinking about their own situations. Powell may have been Saranac Lake’s inspiration, but Saranac Lake is now poised to be an inspiration to many other American communities. And Community Store owners did this despite the recession, despite the failed actions of our federal government to stimulate the economy, and despite the big-box culture engrained in our society today.

Now people from around the country will be visiting the Adirondack Park to see the Community Store and discover everything else this region has to offer. Saranac Lake has once again proven why it was named an All-America City in 1998.

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school shootings, etc. I think it recently ran across this started when Madeleine MurBen Stein commentary ray O'Hare (she was murdered, from CBS Sunday. As her body found a few years ago) we are now into the begincomplained she didn't want ning of the Christmas Season prayer in our schools, and we I thought it was an approprisaid OK. Then someone said ate thought to share: you better not read the Bible in I am a Jew, and every single school. The Bible says thou one of my ancestors was shalt not kill; thou shalt not Jewish. And it does not bother steal, and love your neighbor me even a little bit when people as yourself. And we said OK. call those beautiful lit up, beDan Alexander Then Dr. Benjamin Spock jeweled trees, Christmas Thoughts from said we shouldn't spank our trees. I don't feel threatened. I Behind the Pressline children when they misbehave, don't feel discriminated because their little personaliagainst. That's what they are, ties would be warped and we might damage Christmas trees. their self-esteem (Dr. Spock's son committed It doesn't bother me a bit when people say, suicide). We said an expert should know what 'Merry Christmas' to me. I don't think they he's talking about. And we said okay. are slighting me or getting ready to put me in Now we're asking ourselves why our chila ghetto. In fact, I kind of like it. It shows dren have no conscience, why they don't know that we are all brothers and sisters celebrating right from wrong, and why it doesn't bother this happy time of year. It doesn't bother me at them to kill strangers, their classmates, and all that there is a manger scene on display at a themselves. key intersection near my beach house in MalProbably, if we think about it long and hard ibu. If people want a creche, it's just as fine enough, we can figure it out. I think it has a with me as is the Menorah a few hundred great deal to do with 'WE REAP WHAT WE yards away.

SOW.' I don't like getting pushed around for being Funny how simple it is for people to trash a Jew, and I don't think Christians like getting God and then wonder why the world's going to pushed around for being Christians. I think hell. Funny how we believe what the newspapeople who believe in God are sick and tired of pers say, but question what the Bible getting pushed around, period. I have no idea says. Funny how you can send 'jokes' through where the concept came from, that America is e-mail and they spread like wildfire, but when an explicitly atheist country. I can't find it in you start sending messages regarding the the Constitution and I don't like it being Lord, people think twice about sharing. Funny shoved down my throat. how lewd, crude, vulgar and obscene articles Or maybe I can put it another way: where pass freely through cyberspace, but public disdid the idea come from that we should worship cussion of God is suppressed in the school and celebrities and we aren't allowed to worship workplace.

God as we understand Him? I guess that's a Are you laughing yet? sign that I'm getting old, too. But there are a Funny how when you forward this message, lot of us who are wondering where these you will not send it to many on your address celebrities came from and where the America list because you're not sure what they believe, we knew went to. or what they will think of you for sending it.

In light of the many jokes we send to one anFunny how we can be more worried about other for a laugh, this is a little different: This what other people think of us than what God is not intended to be a joke; it's not funny, it's thinks of us. intended to get you thinking.

Pass it on if you think it has merit.

Billy Graham's daughter was interviewed on If not, then just discard it... no one will the Early Show and Jane Clayson asked her know you did. But, if you discard this thought 'How could God let something like this happrocess, don't sit back and complain about pen?' (regarding Hurricane Katrina).. Anne what bad shape the world is in.

Graham gave an extremely profound and inMy Best Regards, Honestly and sightful response. She said, 'I believe God is respectfully, deeply saddened by this, just as we are, but for years we've been telling God to get out of our Ben Stein schools, to get out of our government and to get out of our lives. And being the gentleman Mr Stein, I think you are right on target He is, I believe He has calmly backed and thank you for letting me share this out. How can we expect God to give us His with our readers. I hope they’ll pass it blessing and His protection if we demand He along too, all while taking it to heart and leave us alone?' realizing the true meaning of the season.

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Telling the stories of local communities W

hen I consider “The Burgh” and the “North Countryman,” the first word that comes to mind is community, a voice for the people, telling their stories. As I replace Senior Editor Jeremiah S. Papineau, I do not take that consideration lightly.

I’ve spent the past 13 years as a journalist, first in Vermont, and then nearly 12 years with the Press-Republican, the past 11 tackling the education beat. As the education reporter, I told people’s stories too, relaying to readers educational issues and, most importantly, telling the stories of parents, students, educators and the community as they pertained to education.

Now, I once again find myself a storyteller, among the many other responsibilities in my new role with Denton Publications, including, but not limited to, pagination, web updates, photography, public relations and cultivating new writers. But the hat I am most excited about wearing is that of storyteller.

I believe the community feels a sense of ownership when it comes to “The Burgh” and the “North Countryman,” knowing as they pick up and read their weeklies that the

staff behind the product works doggedly for them.

After all, it is their stories, their victories, defeats, sorrows, joys, struggles and dreams that are reported in both publications each week. When people set either paper aside after reading it, they should feel they spent time with a friend, Stephen Bartlett family even, as they relate From the Editor’s Desk to the stories told by Denton Publications’ staff.

I am eager and excited about stepping up and telling those stories as I join a team I know cares deeply about the community it serves. I am eager to learn the community’s stories and excited to write them and want nothing less than the community to feel they spent time with a friend after reading my stories and editorials, perhaps a friend that angers them, makes them cry and laugh and swell with pride and dreams.

My family has experienced its share of laughing, swelling with pride and pondering dreams as I take this next step. My fiance, Erica, and my children, Darby and Samuel are equally as eager for me to continue telling stories, because while the names may not be the same, in a way, the stories I tell are also their stories.

I know the importance of the task ahead and don’t take lightly the responsibility of telling the community’s stories, nor does Denton Publications. This organization takes pride in delving into communities such as Mooers, Rouses Point, Peru, Beekmantown, Altona and Plattsburgh, familiarizing itself with the people and reporting the issues affecting them.

I am pleased to join the Denton family, passionate about my new role and humbled to know readers will pick up “The Burgh” and the “North Countryman” each week and read their stories, which I will objectively report to the best of my ability.

Black Friday blues

probably don’t need, to reflect on what stores and Internet websites you are going to hit first and get away to Plattsburgh because the stores are opening at midnight.

I have been through one Black Friday in my life. It was two or three years ago when I decided that I needKeith Lobdell ed to get some “extra credThe Lobster Tank it” at home and told my wife that I would go shopping with her.

So, after a day of spending time at almost every family member ’s home, eating plenty of good food, watching a little football and cozying in for the night, I did what anyone else would who had a long weekend in front of them — set my alarm for 2 a.m., which came about four hours after I set it.

Then it was off to the mall, where we parked in an already crowded lot and made our way to the front of the store. Then all the way to the side of the store. Then all the way to the back of the store. Then a little ways behind the store (mind you, this is outside the store at 3 a.m. in the morning — and not with the mild weather we are having this year).

Once the store opened after what seemed to be another hour of waiting, the shopping experience actually was not that bad. I was never tripped, ran over, maced, pepper sprayed or tazed.

But then came the line. It wrapped around three corners of the store and almost put you back where you came in.

This was when I decided I needed a bathroom break, opt-

ing to use the bathroom that was the farthest away from where I was in the mall so I could enjoy a “short walk.”

My wife was a little concerned that it took me an hour to go to the rest room and back, but at least she had gotten halfway to the checkout counter.

Eventually, we found our way out of that store and went to a couple of others, where the lines were much shorter because everyone had already made it through the initial surge.

This year, I was reminded that I had said at that point that we might do it every other year or something like that.

My initial thought was to siphon the gas tanks in the cars and bury my wallet.

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rom Nov. 24 until the ringing in of the New Year, I find that it truly is the most wonderful time of the year.

With the exception of one day.

Black Friday is the most dreadful time of the year.

I fully realize that it has almost become an economic barometer for the country, but at what cost?

This year, people were robbed at gunpoint, walked over (no, I mean literally walked over — people stepped on top of other people) and even pepper sprayed by those looking for a cheap deal on an item that they may have not bought if it were not on sale.

Really?

The crazy part about the whole phenomenon of Black Friday is that it gets worse every year, because the best YouTube videos come from people behaving badly on Black Friday.

And now, Black Friday is morphing into dark gray Thursday. There were stores that were offering deals on Thanksgiving night. Are you kidding me? This has become such a big deal that we now have to extend the most commercial of commercial holidays (be honest, that is what Black Friday has basically become) into an actually holiday that may very well be considered one of the most sacred?

Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks and to be grateful to God (yeah, I said it, but I also think the whole Obama thing is being blown just a wee bit out of proportion — okay, way out of proportion) for what we have as a family.

It’s a day to reflect, spend time with loved ones and get away from the world. It’s not a time to give thanks to the advertisements for showing you what you could have but

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She was born in September 2007. She has been spayed, tested negative for FeLV and FIV and vaccinated.

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She is up to date on all vaccinations, but was surr endered because her owner could not keep her. She is loving and sweet and will make a gr eat companion. Cherry is a domestic short hair ed baby girl (4-6 months) who is spayed and has had her first vaccinations. She is sweet and playful and looking for her first and final forever home.

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than 38 local people that we have been able to identify , and shows no signs of stopping. Finding a cur e through research is critical and we thank you for joining us to be part of that cure.

We also wish to thank those who continue to send in contributions as they are able. We forward these donations as quickly as possible as there are trials and potential therapies in the ALS pipeline that MGH andALS TDI find very promising that need funding. They have sincer ely appr eciated your donations, (you have placed us as one of the top small donors of ALS research at MGH). At MGH, your money will be used to launch new trials using MRI and PET scans to better understand and diagnose ALS; to support research using blood and cerebrospinal fluid to discover and validate biomarkers in ALS, (this may lead to answers for the causes of ALS); and to support a study using stem cell technology that holds exciting prospects. And finally, a thank you to those of you who have contacted us with your ideas and plans of donations for the next round of golf and an auction on July 28, 2012 at Harmony Golf Course in Port Kent. This advance notice is gr eatly appreciated and a huge help with planning. oTgether we are all making a difference.

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To the North Countryman: I am a life-long resident of Tupper Lake and read your editorial with inter est, about how my community was under siege.

First, I must say that I find it honorable and amazing how North Country communities are always willing to stand up for each other . I also whole heartedly agr ee with almost everything you had to say about the Adirondack Club and Resort project. This proposed development certainly has the potential to bring residents, tourists and jobs to Tupper Lake and could very likely be one of the largest economic boosts the North Country has seen since the Olympics. The developers of this project have faced fierce attacks from environmental groups for many years, yet have persisted with their goal of building a world-class er sort in Tupper Lake that will include the r e-opening of Big T upper Ski Area. The r esort has wide-spread community support and will hopefully receive approval from the Adirondack Park Agency in the near future.

I must however, disagree with the second part of your editorial that attacks the Adirondack Recreational Trail Advocates (ARTA) for promoting the creation of a recreation trail connecting the tri-lakes. I believe the creation of a trail such as this, would bring much more economic benefit to Tupper Lake than restoring train service a few days a week for several months out of the year . A world-class r ecreation trail could be used year-round by locals and tourists alike for hiking, biking, r unning and skiing. The r emoval of the tracks would also allow for an extended snowmobile season on an easily groomed trail into Tupper Lake.

I have utilized trails such as this in the past and found them to be an extremely popular tourist attraction. This pro posed trail also runs alongside two large state-owned campTo the North Countryman: grounds that average approximately 180,000 visitors a year.

Your editorial on Saturday was headlined “Help a commu- The majority of these campers bring bicycles with them and nity under siege.” That’s exactly what we are trying to do. Yet could potentially take a scenic ride into Tupper Lake for the you criticized our new or ganization, the Adirondack Recr e- day because we ar e only 7 or 8 miles away . I believe that ational Trail Advocates, for working against the best interests most people visit theAdirondacks for the purpose of hiking, of Tupper Lake. You rightly characterize Tupper Lake as sufbiking, camping and skiing, not to ride a train. I could confering economically, but you sur e got it wr ong when you actinue with what I believe to be the benefits of a multi-use, cused ARTA of throwing up roadblocks to economic progress all-season recreation trail, but hopefully you see my point. in that hard-pressed village.

The bad side to this ar gument is that the railr oad tracks What ARTA wants is to convert the railway fr om Lake Placid would have to be torn up to cr eate this trail and a lot of efto Tupper Lake into a r ecreational trail that will commer cial- fort has gone into restoring train service to Tupper Lake by ly benefit the T ri-Lakes Area and enable T upper Lake to bethe Next Stop! Tupper Lake committee. I have also supportcome, at long last, the tourist destination it needs and deserves ed the train in the past, but r ecognize a good idea when I to be. hear one, and now fully support the creation of a recreation If the tracks are removed, as we advocate, and the rail bed trail connecting the tri-lakes. Ther e are also many more comis surfaced with compacted cr ushed limestone, the 34-mile munity members who support the creation of a trail in Tuprecreation trail connecting Tupper with Saranac Lake and Lake per Lake and no one believes our r estored train station Placid could attract tens of thousands of cyclists every year , would go to waste, as it could be utilized as a welcome cenmaybe even hundreds of thousands to judge by the success of ter, museum, café or bike rental shop to name few. similar rail-trails in other parts of the country . Such a trail The bottom line is that there are no outside groups or enwould also attract r unners, str ollers, bir dwatchers, handivironmentalists at work her e. The ARTA has pr oposed capped users, families with young kids, the elderly , athletes building a world class r ecreation trail in the tri-lakes that in training, and nature lovers of all kinds. In the winter, with- has the potential to bring many tourists and outdoor enthuout the train tracks to impede them, the number of days that siasts to Tupper Lake to enjoy a peaceful, healthy , backcounsnowmobilers could use the corridor would likely double, a try experience. The question is, can the residents of Tupper big step in making Tupper Lake a hub for snowmobiling.

Lake agree on which option would be better for our commuOther rail-to-trail conversions have pr oduced millions of nity? It’s too bad a recreation trail wasn’t proposed earlier, dollars in tourist spending every year . Ther e’s no r eason to but I support beginning a new campaign titled “First Stop! doubt that this trail, which could be one of the most scenic Tupper Lake” and utilizing our r estored train station as a recreational trails in the eastern United States, would be any welcome center to great new visitors as they begin their jourdifferent. ney down the Great Adirondack Recreation Trail!

Conversely, the tourist train that operates between Lake Chris Keniston Placid and Saranac Lake has pr oduced no measurable economTupper Lake ic benefits during the eleven years it has been r unning. It’s hard to believe that extending the train service the next 25 miles to Tupper Lake would make it any mor e successful in terms of stimulating the local economy. (The idea of building a separate trail alongside the tracks from Placid to Tupper, as The North Countryman welcomes letters to the editor. the railroad people now propose as a “compromise,” is total• Letters can be sent to its offices, ly impractical from both a financial and environmental stand14 Hand Avenue, PO Box 338, Elizabethtown, 12932 point.

• Or e-mailed to stephen@denpubs.com You may disagree with our preferred use of this travel cor• Letters can also be submitted online at ridor, and you may feel as some (but by no means all) Tupper www.timesofti.com Lakers do that the best futur e for the corridor is to continue the train from Saranac to Tupper. That’s fine, especially if you Letters should not exceed 400 words and must be signed can pr ovide solid facts to back up your position. But to imand include a telephone number for verification. pugn the motives of an organization that is devoted to creatDenton Publications reserves the right to edit letters for ing a rail-trail that could only impr ove the economic condilength and/or content. Letters deemed inappropriate will be tion of the region is irresponsible, shoot-from-the hip editorirejected. alizing.

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Shoppers wait outside the Plattsburgh Target store to rush inside for Black Friday bargains.

Photo by Stephen Bartlett

Black Friday From page 1 Black Friday name after suffering massive traffic jams.

There have been assaults, even deaths around the country as shoppers shove past each as they ru sh to their desired items.

Stores typically open their doors at 4 a.m., though this year many opened at midnight.

“Target is the place to be this year,” said Amber Averill, also from Altona and second in line.

The pair brought chairs and blankets for warmth and food for energy.

“We both come together every year,” Averill said. “We come prepared.”

They make friends and see many of the same people each year toward the front of the line.

“We got quite a few here we know,” Nephew said.

Some people nearby at Best Buy arrived as early as 8 a.m. The line str etched the length of the building and wound through the parking lot.

By 10 p.m., more than 500 people stood in Best Buy’s line.

“I’m getting a few items for Christmas; a $200 42-inch television and some video games,” said Mike McAdam, who made the trip from Canada with his brother Chris.

The pair stood toward the end of Best Buy’s line.

Down Route 3, Walmart shoppers rushed through the store, the checkout lines swelling to the back of the building. Items nearly fell out of shopping carts filled with toys, movies, computers and televisions.

Walmart held its first event at 10 p.m. and the second one was planned for the same time as T arget and Best Buy at midnight.

Walmart shoppers weaved in and out of aisles, bumping shoulders and dodging carts, trying their best not to come to a stop as they raced after deals.

Walmart employees wor e bright yellow vests that read, “Event Staff.”

Several people in the store announced that once they were done at Walmart they were hitting Target.

By 11 p.m., the Target line wrapped itself ar ound the building and out into the parking lot. The tail of the line, at the roadway, split often to let exiting vehicles out.

“I’m actually just here to watch people go crazy,” said Hailey Wyand. “But if I find some good deals on Christmas presents I’ll grab them.”

Her first Black Friday experience, W yand had hear d horror stories on the television of past events and worried she might get her hair pulled or kicked in the shin.

“I’m scared.”

Her friend Bailey Wright focused on Kindles.

At 11:58 p.m., Target staff advised waiting customers not to shove or push, and two minutes laters they let people in, 30 at a time.

Averill walked, jogged, then ran, stopped and speedwalked as she entered Target behind Nephew.

By the time half the line was in the stor e, Nephew stood smiling, pushing his shopping cart out the door with his 46-inch television and receipt.

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Canadian Pacific’s Holiday Train stopped in Rouses Point before moving on to Plattsburgh, Port Henry and Ticonderoga. The train features entertainment, shown above, and supports local food pantries. The Holiday Train delivered a $1,000 check for the St. Patrick’s Church food bank in Rouses Point.

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LYON MOUNTAIN — Americo “Ves” Pivetta uncover ed one sinkhole that measured 30 feet in diameter, with a depth of 15 to 20 feet.

“If you were standing there when it happened you could disappear and nobody would know where to find you,” said the Dannemora supervisor.

That’s one of the r easons he wants unauthorized people to stay off the Town of Dannemora property in Lyon Mountain off the Power House Road.

“If you are not authorized you should not be up there , because you could disappear in seconds.”

Republic Steel deeded the property to Dannemora in 1967 when it shut down its mining operation.

Over the years, people have dumped debris, old televisions and refrigerators and other trash on the property.

It’s not public pr operty and Pivetta has been trying to keep trespassers off it.

But the main issue, he said, is safety.

“I am trying to keep people off our town property, and the reason is the sinkholes,” Pivetta said. “I believe in every mining town this happens.”

Sinkholes ar e natural depr essions in the earth’s surface caused by the chemical dissolution of carbonate or suf fusion processes. They vary in size and can be formed gradually or suddenly.

Pivetta is concerned about young people riding all terrain vehicles on the property. Many of them drive up to the sand pile, he said.

He has not had as many complaints since installing a gate.

But he said it’s difficult to stop them.

“You can’t stop teenagers,” Pivetta said. “They are quick on their ATVs.” Ultimately, he said, only authorized people can enter that property. Some of the organizations he has given keys to include the fir e and sherif f ’s departments and the New York State Police.

Law enforcement will ticket trespassers and anyone who dumps trash their, Pivetta stressed.

“I am just trying to keep people fr om using the property for entertainment,” he said. “The young people with ATVs go up to the sand pile, and I am trying to keep them off for their own safety.”

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Shared services From page 1 steadily catching on in some parts of the North Country.

“It is absolutely important,” said Peru Central School Superintendent A. Paul Scott. “School districts have always been engaged with sharing services and programs, but there seems to be an increase in scope of sharing under way.”

Peru and Saranac schools utilize one individual for payroll services through Champlain Valley Educational Services.

“Peru experienced a retirement this school year and we ar e sharing that essential function between two school districts, and so far it is working well,” Scott said. “The fact two districts can work together and find ways to str eamline, it is virtually reducing the cost by 50 percent.”

That’s vital for school districts that have faced thre e years of frozen or r educed aid, which at Per u resulted in a $41.4 million budget budget passed this past May that axed 15 positions under $1.15 million in cuts.

“In addition to sharing payroll services between two districts,” Scott said, “we are doing it through BOCES, because our districts r eceive BOCES aid for a portion of that essential service.”

Saranac and Peru further share a hockey team.

“It is a well-r eceived partnership that af fords both districts the capacity to provide a hockey program.”

This will be a particularly challenging budget year , Scott said, and school districts should explor e sharing services whenever it is feasible.

But for services, such as back-office functions, it is important to consider doing so when a position opens through attrition, Scott said.

“When you lay someone of f you add to unemployment,” pointed out Saranac Central School Superintendent Kenneth Cringle.

A year ago, the district attempted to shar e buildings and grounds services, but Cringle said that endeavor proved too ambitious for one individual.

Sharing a payroll clerk with Peru has been a healthy relationship, he said.

Saranac also partners with Plattsbur gh City Schools by sharing a consultant for teacher evaluations.

School districts acr oss the country that r eceived Race to the Top funding must adopt tougher standar ds for teacher and principal evaluations. Federal grant money covers some of the cost, but ultimately, it has become an unfunded mandate for school districts.

Cringle said sharing a consultant with Plattsbur gh City School will be cost effective and produce a better product.

Saranac Central School is considering further mergers, including sharing a business administrator with a neighboring district to complete internal audits.

Cringle pr edicts another tough budget year that will r esult in soaring costs and dwindling revenues.

Saranac faced a $3.8-million budget deficit due to escalating costs and a $2.1 million state-aid shortfall as it began crafting its spending plan last year. The district had planned to eliminate more than a dozen positions and make pro gram cuts until the faculty volunteer ed significant financial concessions that totaled more than $500,000.

But costs continue to rise and schools know the state doesn’t have enough funds in its cof fers to remedy looming budget deficits.

“More and more schools and local governments are looking to share services as a way to contr ol or even cut costs,” said Sen. Betty Little. “These types of agr eements and collaborations have existed for years. However, financial pressure is affecting everyone as the economy continues to str uggle so we’re seeing more of an interest in sharing services.”

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Bus Garage improvements approved by voters provement Pr oject the district approved in March 2010. katherine@denpubs.com Due to a clerical err or, however, the upgrades for the garage wer e not inELLENBURG DEPOT — Northern cluded in the published budget that Adirondack Central School voters apvoters had seen prior to the vote. To alproved a r eferendum Nov. 21 for improvements to the district’s bus garage. low for the impr ovements, the district needed approval from the residents.

The vote tally was 172 in favor and “This was a clerical erro r,” Yelle said.

35 againts, accor ding to district clerk “The money was there but to make it leHelen Yelle. gal we needed to hold a vote.”

The impr ovements ar e cover ed by Now that the pr oject has been apEXCEL project funds approved by votproved by voters, CSArc h Construction ers and New York state building aid.

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Improvements to the garage include a boiler r eplacement, new doors, new fuel oil tank and new bay lighting.

The project, that began constr uction in October, is on budget and on schedule to be completed by the beginning of the 2012-2013 school year.

“We've been lucky so far, some projects were finished earlier and some later, but we hope to have everything finished by September 2012,” Thatcher said. “Our goal is on time and on budget and so far it looks good.”

Residents say Plattsburgh must find its rhythm But they like its small size

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PLATTSBURGH — Plattsburgh is a scenic metropolis that is not so big it prevents residents fr om getting to know their community.

It also needs a music venue.

That sentiment, and others, wer e shar ed by r esidents when asked by Denton Publications what they appreciated most about the City of Plattsbur gh and what they thought was lacking.

“If they want to put Plattsburgh on the map, they need to get mor e people her e in the summer,” said Sandy St. Germaine, taking a brief break fr om r enovating a local apartment complex. “It would bring money in.”

St. Germaine said she enjoys events in Plattsbur gh surrounding the Fourth of July, as well as the Mayor ’s Cup and appr eciates the city’s small size.

But it’s lacking r ock and roll, said St. Germaine, quickly adding with a grin that she’s not opposed to country, some jazz and classical music.

“They ar e no music venues,” she said, wide-eyed.

“They also need mor e outside venues and activities so people can walk thr ough town and shop.”

Jay Ormsby makes a cust omer a mocha drink at the Koff ee Kat on Margaret Street in Plattsburgh. Ormsby appreciates Plattsburgh’s small size and sense of community.

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Jason Herwick comes from a small town, so Plattsburgh is actually lar ge for him. Still, he recognizes it is a small city and close-knit.

But as he walked briskly down Bridge Str eet, he said he doesn’t feel there’s much to do besides the bars and the mall.

“You feel safe her e,” said Lindsey Shumway, walking beside Herwick. “It’s a very good community.”

She enjoys the close proximity to hiking trails and the quiet, scenic appeal.

But she also felt there wasn’t much to do in Platts-

burgh.

She stopped on the bridge, smiled and said, “Maybe they could add a club that played jazz, or a theater and music venue.”

Around the corner on Margaret Street, Jay Ormsby chatted with customers and whipped up mochas and lattes at his job at Koff ee Kat in downtown Plattsburgh.

During the calm between the rush, Ormsby noted that Plattsburgh’s small size provides him the opportunity to get to know his community .

At the same time, he said, it’s big enough, so it’s not so

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“People seem to have time for each other,” he said.

But like others, Ormsby said, Plattsburgh’s residents need more options and variety.

Plattsburgh needs mor e destinations, shops, r estaurants, money , airlines at Plattsburgh International Airport, industries, a subway system, and jobs, Ormsby said.

“Plattsburgh needs mor e things to boost the economy.

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stephen@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — Clinton County Legislators continue to look into a r edistricting plan that would impact Areas 3, 4, 8 and 9.

At the Clinton County Legislature meeting Nov. 22, Mark Dame said he doesn't think Fort Br own Drive should be moved fr om Area 8 into Area 9. Dame won the November Election and will become the newestArea 8 Legislator on Jan 1, 2012.

The Clinton County Legislatur e r e-draws district lines every 10 years based on U.S. Census numbers.

More than 82,100 people live in Clinton County , according to 2010 Census figures. Once the lines are re-drawn, each distirct would have roughly 7,900 people in them, some more, some less, accor ding to a formula that allows either 5 percent above or below the average.

Areas 3 and 4 and Areas 8 and 9 must be changed to fall within population requirements.

Area 4 would take in some people in Area 3, which is 41 people over the limit.

Changes to Areas 8 and 9 have fallen under the gr eatest scrutiny. Area 8 has nearly 800 mor e people than allows, while Area 9, which borders it, has far fewer than guidelines permit.

The current plan, which could change, would shift the dis-

trict boundary in Plattsburgh’s south end to absorb the area near Fort Brown Drive and Club Road on the former Plattsburgh Air Force Base, “The new boundaries of Area 8 have concerned me because they go down the middle of Fort Br own Drive and separate neighborhoods,” Dame said at a public hearing.

Plus, he said, there has been development there.

He wants to keep Fort Br own Drive and the tail end of Club Road in Area 8.

“I just ask that you take a look at that,” Dame said.

The Clinton County Legislature tabled the vote on the new plan. A r ecommendation will be made befor e the Dec. 14 meeting.

Chef’s toys for Tots growing each year with gifts Distributing pr ovides lar ge stockings that are deliver ed to ar ea businesses to collect donations.

Last year, stockings wer e pr ovided to 36 businesses and 20 the year before. This year, stockings went out to roughly 48 locations. stephen@denpubs.com The culmination of the event is Chef ’s PLATTSBURGH — Nearly 10 years ago, Toys for Tots benefit party at Geoffrey’s Pub Chris “Chefy” Duquette started a Christmas on Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. The cover charge is one party in his house. unwrapped toy or a $5 donation to Toys for “I was donating toys,” said the owner of Tots. For the cost of a second toy or cash doDuke’s Diner in Plattsbur gh, 8 T om Miller nation, the donater can get a pictur e taken Road. with the celebrity Santa and his naughty elfs.

But the party swelled, his r esidence took Other local businesses holding fundraison some damage, and Duquette moved it out ing events include Peabody’s, 11 Clinton St.; of the house and to a local restaurant.

The Green Room, 9 Bridge St.; and the Platts“My house was getting destr oyed,” he burgh State Men’s hockey team. said.

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CHAZY — The Chazy Eagles varsity boys basketball team is looking to return to the Section VII/Class D title game with some key returning players and playing with high energy.

“We are a high-energy team that can play very well defensively if we put our minds to it,” head coach Cory Thompson said. “We have some returning players to the team that can hopefully bring a sense of leadership to the team from last season.”

Those players include Brandon Laurin, Cody T oohill and Matt Stalker.

Thompson said that as the team chemistry comes together, something that always takes longer as several players are involved in the long r un of the soccer team, the team will improve as they head toward sectionals.

“We would like to get back to the PSU Fieldhouse in Sectionals and give another run at winning a sectional title,” he said. “I think we will be very competitive this season. W e ar e young, so we will need to take the bad with the good, and hopefully we will be successful this season.”

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“Over the years at NCCS, we have always had a go-to player ,” head coach Frank Dumas said. “This year we ar e in search of one. It could be a different player every night out until we gain some experience and confidence. W e won’t know until it happens, but the potential is there.”

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“We need to have good attitudes, har d work at practice and a good family atmosphere,” he said. “We should be very competitive, but ther e will be gr owing pains with the lack of experience.”

Seniors Bianca Grimshaw , Justine Rabideau and Paige Southwick r eturn to the Lady Cougars for the 201 1-12 season, along with classmate Taylor Blondo.

Junior Allie Cartier is joined on the roster by Jor dan Dominic, Jennifer Favr o, Skyler Hebert, Miranda Menar d, Mor gan Rabideau and Molly Roush. Christina Paola is the lone sophomore on the roster.

Thursday, Dec. 15 Tuesday, Dec. 20 Tuesday, Jan. 3 Thursday, Jan. 5 Tuesday, Jan. 10 Thursday, Jan. 12 Wednesday, Jan. 18 Friday, Jan. 20 Friday, Jan. 27 Wednesday, Feb. 1 Friday, Feb. 3 Wednesday, Feb. 8 Friday, Feb. 10 Wednesday, Feb. 15

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The team will be looking to r eplace key 2010-11 players Logan Miller, Jamie Davison and Steven Car der, but r eturn Rob Armstrong and Tom Bedard from last year’s lineup, along with Mike Manor. The roster also includes Dalton Castine, Alex Davison, Latrelle Beasley, Kevin Sousa, Jon Filion, Rodney Grimshaw, Harley Tavernia and Austin Tetreault.

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2011-12 Winter Sports Preview

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Friday, Dec. 2

ROUSES POINT —Parade of Toys, by the Village of Rouses Point, Rouses Park, 6:45 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH — Rick Norcross performs, Palmer Street Coffeehouse, 4 Palmer Street, 7:30 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH —Winter Jazz Concert E. Glenn Giltz Auditorium, Hawkins Hall. 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 3

ELLENBURG DEPO T — Book sale. Ellenburg Sarah A. Munsil Free Library, 5139 Route 11. 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $2 donation per grocery bag.

PERU—Fall into Winter Christmas Craft Show, St. Augustine's Parish Center, 3030 Main St. 10 a.m.-3p.m.

KEESEVILLE—Lasagna Party for new democratic candidates, Keeseville Knights of Columbus Hall, 1435 US Rte. 9, 4-7p.m. -963-7419 ROUSES POINT —Creative Memories Scrapbooking Open House and Workshop, Gaines Marina, 141 Lake St. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 297-7000.

TICONDEROGA— A holiday luncheon hosted by Fort Ticonderoga Chapter 263 OES 12:30p.m. followed by the raffle at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $5.

MORRISONVILLE — United Methodist Church Annual Christmas Gala, 1944 Route 22-B. 10 a.m.-3p.m.

WILLSBORO —The annual Christmas Greens Tea, Willsboro Congregational Church, Route 22, 9 a.m.-3p.m.

PLATTSBURGH —The Knights of the Rad Table, by the CCRS Drama Club, 7 p.m. Tickets $5 individual / $15 family. 846-7135 ext. 107.

ROUSES POINT —Marine Toys for Tots train, Pratt Street Train Station, 68 Pratt Street, 4:30 p.m.

MORRISONVILLE —North Country Squares Dance Club meets, Clinton County Fairgrounds, 84 Fairgrounds Road, Morrisonville. 7 p.m. 561-7167 or 492-2057.

KEENE —Holiday Craft Bazaar, Keene Central School, 33 Market Street. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 946-8323.

ESSEX — Annual Christmas Bazaar, Essex Community Church, 2743 NYS Route 22, 10a.m.-2:30 p.m. Lunch 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 4

KEESEVILLE — Keeseville –Peru Ecumenical Choir rehearsal, St. John's Church,1804 Main St, 6:30-9 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH —The Knights of the Rad Table, by the CCRS Drama Club, 2 p.m. Tickets $5 individual / $15 family. 846-7135 ext. 107.

Monday, Dec. 5

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 — United Church of Christ, Advent Noontime Meditations, with organist Mary Lu Kirsty. 7580 Court Street.

ROUSES POINT — Christmas Card making class at Gaines Marina, 141 Lake St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Class with materials $20. 297-7000 or 206-4078.

Tuesday, Dec. 6

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

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LAKE PLACID — Beginner African drumming class. Lake Placid Center for the Arts. 6-7 p.m. $10. 524-1834.

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

LAKE PLACID — African dance class. Lake Placid Center for the Arts. 7-8:30 p.m. $5. 791-9586.

ELIZABETHTOWN — Pleasant Valley Chorale rehearsals. Elizabethtown Social Center, Route. 9. At 7 p.m. $12 for whole season. 873-7319.

Wednesday, Dec. 7

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.

CHAZY —Dairy Day at Miner Institute, 1034 Miner Farm Road. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 846-7172 ext. 117.

ELIZABETHTOWN—Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School, regular board of Education Meeting, 7530 Court St. 6 p.m.

LAKE PLACID— “Computer/Technology Help Desk” InternetXpress Free informational worshop, Lake Placid Public Library,10-11:30 a.m. 523-3200

Thursday, Dec. 8

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

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

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

MOOERS —The Mooers Good Fellowship Club Annual Christmas Party. St. Ann’s Church Hall, 3062 Route 11, noon.

WESTPORT —Baked Ham and Scalloped Potato Dinner, Westport Federated Church. 6486 Main St. 4:30 p.m. $9 adults, $4 Children 12 and under.

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.

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

PLATTSBURGH — Coast Guard Auxiliary/Plattsburgh Flotilla 15-08 meeting and class, South Plattsburgh Volunteer Fire Department, 4244 State Route 22, 7 p.m. Classes in seamanship and crew qualification. New members welcome. 293-7185.

Friday, Dec. 9

CHAMPLAIN —Black Light Zumba Party, 6-7:30 p.m. St. Mary's Academy, Champlain, 1129 State Route 9. Donation $7. 493-7556 or 297-2500.

Saturday, Dec. 10

WILLSBORO — Midnight in Paris screening. Willsboro Central School. 8 p.m. $5, $2 for kids.

MOOERS— Thank You party for the Town Council, Volunteers, Friends and the Community. Mooers Free Library

located at 2430 Route 11. 2-5 p.m.

CHAMPLAIN — Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Lawrence Paquette Park on Main Street, 6:30 p.m.

SARANAC LAKE —The Belle of Amherst by William Luce, BluSeed Studios, 24 Cedar Street. 7 p.m.Suggested donation $10, 946-8323. www.HelpJayNY.org.

KEESEVILLE —Keeseville –Peru Ecumenical Choir Concert, St. John the Baptist Church, 1804 Main St, 7:30 p.m.

WHALLONSBURG — Craft Bazaar Route 22 and Whallons Bay Road 10 a.m.- 3p.m. LUNC11AM - 1 PM

Sunday, Dec. 11

PERU —Keeseville –Peru Ecumenical Choir Concert, St. Augustine’s Church, 3030 Main Street, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 12

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.

ELIZABETHTOWN — Advent Noontime Meditations, United Church of Christ, 7580 Court Street, “Ya Got Trouble,” Trio.

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

Tuesday, Dec. 13

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

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LAKE PLACID — Beginner African drumming class. Lake Placid Center for the Arts. 6-7 p.m. $10. 524-1834.

WILLSBORO — Open mike night, Toto’s at Willsboro Bowling Center, 3922 NYS Route 22, Every Tuesday, 7p.m.

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

LAKE PLACID — African dance class. Lake Placid Center for the Arts. 7-8:30 p.m. $5. 791-9586.

Wednesday, Dec. 14

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.

Thursday, Dec. 15

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

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.

Saturday, Dec. 17

MORRISONVILLE — North Country Squares Dance Club meets, Clinton County Fairgrounds, 84 Fairgrounds Road, Morrisonville. 7 p.m. Caller Bob LaBounty and cuer Mo Wall. 561-7167 or 492-2057.

Sunday, Dec. 18

PLATTSBURGH —Holiday Boutiques PLEASE bring a boxed or can item to donate to the Interfiath Food Shelf of Plattsburgh

Monday, Dec. 19

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 — Advent Noontime Meditations, United Church of Christ, 7580 Court Street, with Orgnaist Mary Lu Kirsty.

Tuesday, Dec. 20

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.

WILLSBORO — Open mike night, Toto’s at Willsboro Bowling Center, 3922 NYS Route 22, Every Tuesday, 7p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 21

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.

Thursday, Dec. 22

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

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.

Saturday, Dec. 24 CHRISTMAS EVE OBSERVED.

Sunday, Dec. 25 CHRISTMAS DAY OBSERVED.

Monday, Dec. 26

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.

Tuesday, Dec. 27

PLATTSBURGH —RSVP performs, Senior Citizens Council of Clinton County, 5139 N. Catherine St., 11 a.m.

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

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• WORSHIP IN THE NORTHERN TIER •

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

Saturday; 10:30 a.m. Sunday CHAMPLAIN 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 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 5:30 p.m. Sunday services 8 a.m.

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

Christ & St. John’s Episcopal

Church - Butternut Street, Champlain. Family Worship Service celebrated with music at 10 a.m., Sunday School also at 10 a.m.

CHAZY 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 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, http://www.gbgm-umc.org/ mooersumc/ 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.

PLATTSBURGH Seventh Day Adventist - 4003Rt. 22, Plattsburgh, 561-3491 - Pastor Livergood Worship Saturday at 11:30 a.m., Pot Luck Dinner after service ROUSES POINT St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Lake Street, Rouses Point.

Anticipated Mass: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday Mass: 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.

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 9a.m.

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Death Notices

Brandon M. Sorrell

Virginia B. Marsha

PERU – Brandon M. Sorrell, 17, of the Mud Pond Road, Peru, died November 15, 2011 in Peru.

He was born in Plattsburgh, December 25, 1993.

Calling hours wer e held Friday , November 18, 2011 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Hamilton Funeral Home, 294 Mannix Road, Peru. A funeral Mass and burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements wer e in the car e of the Hamilton Funeral Home, 294 Mannix Road, Peru. To light an online candle and offer condolences in the memory of Brandon please visit www .hamiltonfuneralhome.com

KEESEVILLE — Virginia B. Marsha, 85, of Mace Chasm Road, Keeseville, passed away November 17, 2011 at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Keeseville, January 23, 1926, the daughter of Moses and Leah E. (Tellier) Barber.

Calling hours wer e held Friday , November 25, 2011 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Hamilton Funeral Home, 124 Clinton Stre et, Keeseville. A memorial Mass followed at 1 p.m. at St. John’s Church in Keeseville with Monsignor Leewar d J. Poissant, parish pastor, celebrating. Burial followed in the parish cemetery.

Wallace E. Scarlett

Doris S. Barlow

PLATTSBURGH — Wallace E. Scarlett, 75, of the Military Turnpike, Plattsbur gh, died W ednesday, November 16, 2011 at his home with his loving family by his side and under the care of Hospice of the North Country.

He was born in Hickory, NC, September 17, 1936 the son of Rubert and Edna Scarlett.

Calling hours were held Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Hamilton Funeral Home, 294 Mannix Road, Per u. A memorial service followed at 4 p.m. at the Hamilton Funeral Home. Full Military Honors followed.

Arrangements were in the car e of the Hamilton Funeral Home, 294 Mannix Road, Peru. To light an online candle and offer condolences in the memory of Wallace Scarlett please visit www.hamiltonfuneralhome.com

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PERU — Doris S. Barlow , 86, of Route 22, Per u, died Friday, November 18, 2011 at the Clinton County Nursing Home in Plattsbur gh, with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Pine Plains, April 10, 1925 the daughter of George and Mary (Wendover) Shook.

There were no public calling hours. A memorial service was held T uesday, November 22, 201 1 at 1 p.m. at the SouthAmenia Presbyterian Church. Burial was in the SouthAmenia Presbyterian Cemetery.

Arrangements wer e in the car e of the Hamilton Funeral Home, 294 Mannix Road, Peru. To light an online candle and offer condolences in the memory of Doris Barlow visit www.hamiltonfuneralhome.com

Francis L. Menard

LeRoy E. “Lee” Scheunemann

MOOERS FORKS — Francis L. Menard, 73, of the Joe Wood Road, Mooers Forks, died Sunday , November 27, 201 1 at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

He was born in Plattsbur gh, March 30, 1938, the son of Albert L. and Celinda (Lafountain) Menard.

Calling hours wer e held Wednesday, November 30, 201 1 fr om 3 to 7 PM at the Hamilton Funeral Home, 793 Gilbert Road, Mooers. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Thursday , December 1, 2011 at 10 AM at St. Ann’s Church in Mooers Forks with Rev. Gerald Cerank, parish pastor, celebrating.

Burial followed in the parish cemetery.

Arrangements wer e in the car e of the Hamilton Funeral Home, 793 Gilbert Road, Mooers. T o light an online candle and offer condolences in the memory of Francis Menar d visit www.hamiltonfuneralhome.com

TEXAS – LeRoy E. “Lee” Scheunemann, 53, of W. Bellfort Str eet, Texas, died unexpectedly , Monday, November 21, 2011 on the Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh.

He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, February 21, 1958 the son of LeRoy E. Sr ., and Geraldine A. (Erickson) Scheunemann.

Services were private and at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are in the care of the Hamilton Funeral Home, 294 Mannix Road, Peru . To light an online candle and offer condolences in the memory of Lee Scheunemann visit www .hamiltonfuneralhome.com

Bernard C. Austin PORT HENRY — Bernard C. Austin, 83, of Edgemont Road, Port Henry , died T uesday, November 22, 2011 at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsbur gh.

He was born in Essex, October 13, 1928, the son of Clar ence Chester and Lilly Lacr etia (Latour) Austin.

Arrangements wer e in the car e of the Hamilton Funeral Home, 294 Mannix Road, Peru. To light an online candle and offer condolences in the memory of Bernar d Austin visit www .hamiltonfuneralhome.com

Submit obituaries and death notice to editor Stephen Bartlett at stephen@denpubs.com

Roland A. Lamkins CADYVILLE — Roland A. Lamkins, 63, of the Hardscrabble Road, Cadyville, died Friday, November 25, 201 1 at his home with his loving family by his side and under the care of Hospice of the North Country.

He was born in Plattsburgh, July 15, 1948 the son of Edgar J. and Isadora A. (Douglas) Lamkins.

Calling hours were held Monday, November 28, 2011 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Hamilton Funeral Home, 294 Mannix Road. A funeral service was held Tuesday, November 29, 201 1 at 10 a.m. at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Per u. Burial followed in the Church of the Assumption Cemetery in Redford.

Arrangements wer e in the car e of the Hamilton Funeral Home, 294 Mannix Road, Peru. To light an online candle and offer condolences in the memory of Roland Lamkins visit www .hamiltonfuneralhome.com

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A PROFESSIONAL LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ( PLLC ). Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York ( SSNY ) on 9/22/11 for My Healthy Bites Nutrition Services, PLLC. Office Location: Clinton County. SSNY has been designated as

agent for the PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to Tracey Soulia, 33 Lafayette St. Plattsburgh, NY 12901. Purpose: Any Lawful business purpose.

NCM-10/29-12/3/116TC-27860 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF PROFESSIONAL LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY PERU FAMILY MEDICINE, P.L.L.C. Articles of Organization were filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/17/2011.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process

against it may be served. Office Location: Clinton County.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the PLLC, PO Box 599, Peru, NY 12972.

Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NCM-11/12-12/17/116tc-27894 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION of Limited Liability Company ( LLC ) ADK Limousine Llc Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York ( SSNY ) on 10/07/2011 Office Location: Clinton County.

The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall

mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: 439 Rolling Mill Hill Rd Ausable Forks NY 12912 Purpose: Any lawful purpose NCM-11/12-12/17/116TC-27929 ----------------------------ADIRONDACK OPTOMETRY, PLLC NOTICE OF FORMATION of a domestic Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC): DATE OF FORMATION: The Articles of Organization were filed with the New York State Secretary of State on November 9, 2011.

NEW YORK OFFICE LOCATION: Clinton County AGENT FOR PROCESS: The Secretary of State is des-

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ignated as Agent upon whom process against the PLLC may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the PLLC to 2 Healey Avenue, Plattsburgh, New York 12901.

PURPOSE: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

NCM-11/19-12/24/116TC-27944 ----------------------------PERU SAND & GRAVEL, 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 November 14, 2011.

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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. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC to 353 Sullivan Road, Peru, New York 12972.

PURPOSE: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

NCM-11/26-12/31/116TC-27966 ----------------------------NOTICE OF INFORMATION of Limited Liability Company ( LLC ) Name: Life Enriching Assets Project,LLC Articles of Organiza-

tion filed with the Secretary of State of New York ( SSNY ) on 2/20/11. Office Location: Clinton. The SSNY is designed as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at Life Enriching Assets Project, LLC 62 Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh, New York 12932.

NCM-11/26-12/31/116TC-27976 ----------------------------NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION OF EFFICACY HOLDINGS, LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 11/7/11.

Office location: Clinton County. LLC formed in FL on 7/5/11. NY

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Purpose: all lawful purposes.

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WHITEFACE MOUNTAIN LIFT TICKETS GIVE-A-WAY

In the North Country we are strong, hardworking people!

We value friends, family and our neighbors!

We come together in times of need!

We aren’t afraid to lend a helping hand!

We stand on common ground!

We stand in agreement!

We stand UNITED!

There’s no greater feeling; than coming together as a community!

With 39 partner agencies, our health and human service network provided assistance to 80,000 people in Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties last year.

Welcome to Whiteface, the Olympic Mountain. We have the greatest vertical drop east of the Rockies and trails for everyone in your family, up to 86 trails in all! This is where the world’s best come to train and compete and where kids come to learn and have fun. At the top of Whiteface, spare a moment to take in the views of the surrounding Adirondack peaks of New York. Spot Lake Champlain and Vermont to the east. Breathe deep. Point your skis downhill. Let them go. This is the face of eastern skiing.

www.thevalleynews.org/contests Contest Rules: No purchase is necessary to win. Contest ends Monday, December 19, 2011 at 12 noon. Denton Publications, New Market Press, Spotlight Newspapers and Eagle Newspaper employees are not eligible to win. Contest winners will be chosen at random, and will be notified by phone before the end of the business day Monday, December 19, 2011. Whiteface Mountain lift tickets are valid during (Non-Holiday) ‘11-’12 season. Ticket must be used by March 4, 2012.

United Way of the Adirondack Region Inc. 45 Tom Miller Road, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 Ph: (518) 563-0028 • Fax: (518) 563-0270 Web: www.unitedwayadk.org OUR MISSION: To be a leader in community partnership building and to increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another

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THIS YEAR’S CAMPAIGN GOAL: $775,000

December 3, 2011

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2007 Saturn Vue

$16.95

Oil Chang e S pecial (rest rictio

ns apply)

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2005 Jeep Wrangler

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4WD, Soft Top, 6 Cyl., 6 Spd., Air, 90K, Black

30 MPG

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$

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2007 Ford Explorer XLT

AWD, V6, PW, PL, Auto, Red, 83K Miles Asking $

13,990

$

275/mo.*

Asking

$

3,990

$

11,990

2007 Jeep Compass

2006 Chevy Equinox LT

2003 GMC Sierra Reg. Cab

AWD, Auto, PW, PL, Aluminum Wheels, Maroon, 46K Miles

V6, Auto, PW, PL, PM, Air, 95K

2WD, 4.8 V8, Auto, Air, 84K, Green

Clean!

4 Dr., 4WD, V6, Auto, Leather Sunroof, Running Boards, PW, PL, 6 Changer CD, Gray 74K, 8 Pass., 3rd Seat

$

13,990

2003 Chevy Trailblazer Ext.

Asking $

13,990

$

275/mo.*

2008 Chevy HHR LT

$

10,990

2009 Chevy Impala LT

$

7,490

2005 Pontiac Aztek

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$

9,990

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$

12,990

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V6, Auto, PS, PL, PW, Cruise, CD, Gray, 75K Miles Asking

$

10,990

2007 Buick Lucerne CX

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$

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$

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2012 Dodge Durango SXT AWD

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Stk#AM35, 3.6 V6 Engine, Bright Silver, 3rd Row Seating, Fog Lamps, Sirius XM

Stk#AM72, True Blue, 6 Cyl., Automatic, Fog Lamps, Sirius XM, UConnect with Bluetooth

MSRP

MSRP

23 MPG HWY.

$

32,095

$

23 MPG HWY.

30,315

2012 Jeep Compass Latitude 4x4

Stk#AM47, Black, 4 Cyl., Automatic, Power Windows, Cruise, Remote Start, UConnect with Bluetooth

26M PG HWY. Court Street Elizabethtown, NY

$

MSRP

24,840

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2007 Jeep Liberty

V6, Auto, 4x4, 72K Miles, Black

for72 mos.

199 or $ 11,995

$

$

$

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$

239formos.66 or

12,900

for72 mos.

199 or $ 11,995

$

for36 mos.

1Owner

2006 Pontiac Vibe AWD

$

2007 Jeep Compass 4x4 Tan, 51K Miles

1998 Ford Ranger

56K Miles, Moonroof, Blue

449 formos.72 or

4 Dr., Leather, Auto, 117K Miles

269 or $ 8,995

$

31K Miles

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2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

DEALER #3160005

$

V6, Auto, X-Cab, AC, 107K Miles

239formos.24

$

or

4,800

www.adirondackauto.com

2009 Jeep Liberty 4x4

$

6 Cyl., Auto, PW, PL, AC, CD, 41,700 Mi.

339formos.72

$

or

19,980 *Tax, title and registration not included.

Payment with approved credit.

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