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SARANAC — Saranac Central School residents will decide on a capital project that has little to no impact on taxes.

School officials will utilize federal grant money and state aid to cover the majority, possibly all of the $5.4million project, which voters

CHAZY — People will lose themselves in the stacks at the new Chazy Public Library, says Emily Castine, president of the Board of Trustees.

The 110-year-old library recently moved from the small historic building at 9633 Route 9 to a larger, yet still historic location at 1329 Fiske Road.

“It housed the British troops in the War of 1812,” Castine said of the building constructed in 1807, with an addition built in 1967.

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Children ask for basics for Christmas “Each year, our gym members are so generous when it comes to this stuff, and they help provide for the sponsor family,” she said. “You just hate not to be able to help get them what is on their list.”

“I want to ensure these children have a good Christmas.”

Plus, parents want to be able to provide for their children, she said.

She figures getting the community involved is a win-win situation.

“I am calling upon the community to help.”

Sarbou-Jubert said she understands it is a tough economy and many people are faced with tough times. She also knows everyone wants to do the right thing, and that giving spirit often comes out a little more around the holidays.

It is the right thing to do, said Sarbou-Jubert, who simply wants people to notice the angels on the mirror at her business that list a gift on each child’s wish list.

“It is tough for the children, and Christmas is about the children,” she said. “I am hoping every angel gets taken off the mirror.”

Sarbou-Jubert stressed that there is nothing extraordinary about the list, besides the fact they are asking for basic needs.

But, she said, they should have other items too.

They need to have a good Christmas, which will also help their parents. This would allow them to see the joy on their

CHAMPLAIN — Joy Sarbou-Jubert couldn’t hold back the tears as she read the four little girls’ Christmas lists.

Body wash, soap and shampoo; items not normally found on children’s wish lists.

“It breaks my heart,” said the owner of Global Fitness and Martial Art Club, 253 State Route 11.

“They are asking for basic, everyday needs.”

For five years now, her business has sponsored a family provided to them through JCEO, an organization that helps low-income families in Clinton and Franklin counties. This has been the toughest year yet, and not just emotionally.

Sarbou-Jubert needs help fulfilling the four girls’ Christmas lists and is reaching out to the community.

“Everyone is having a tough time, and our membership is down as well.”

That’s why, Sarbou-Jubert is being generous as well. Anyone who comes in with a purchased item from the wish list of the girls ages 5 through 15 will receive a free month membership at her business.

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of Mason Street, Rand Hill Road and Bushey Street.

It would replace the current bridge with a new trusstype structure with two 11foot-wide travel lanes, 8foot-wide shoulders and a 5foot-6-inch-wide sidewalk on both sides.

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Drainage would be improved, waterlines and utilities replaced and new guide rails installed.

New York state considered alternatives, including continued maintenance and structure rehabilitation, but they were deemed costly and inadequate. Maintaining the current bridge would result in its eventual closure in the future.

None of the alternatives were pursued.

“We are looking to do it for replacement instead of rehabilitation,” Flick said.

The draft-design report is complete and has been sent to the main office for approval. Once approved, the $9-million project goes to the final-design phase and then out the door for construction.

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New York State wants to replace a well-traveled bridge that carries people over the Saranac River and is located where the towns of Schuyler Falls and Plattsburgh meet.

The Route 22B bridge in the hamlet of Morrisonville has eroded and the state would be forced to eventually close it if it is not replaced, engineers say.

“It’s moving ahead,” said Michael Flick, New York State Department of Transportation.

The state expects to spend roughly $9 million on the project.

“We are at the point in the project where we are still examining some alternatives,” Flick said.

Residents living nearby the bridge say the work is long overdue.

“Stand by the bridge and watch the big trucks go by,” said Frank Davis, owner of Red Barn Auto, 1959 Route 22B. “You can hear the thump, thump, thump, thump, thump.”

But Davis is worried about the toll construction will take on his business.

“Hopefully they will get the bridge done, and I won’t lose my business,” he said.

“It has to be done.”

New York state must acquire private property to construct the new bridge, and some people could lose as much as 3 feet on each side of the new construction.

But engineers say the underside and the deck of the existing bridge is deteriorating in several areas. Plus, steel trusses, connecting plates and horizontal cross bracing is corroding.

The bridge has also been the scene of several accidents over the years involving vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians, according to a state analysis. There are safety concerns pertaining to the bridge approaches.

The bridge replacement and highway improvement project would begin between the intersections of Emory and Mason streets, along Route 22B in the Town of Schuyler Falls and extend easterly to the intersection of Route 22B and Bushey Street in the Town of Plattsburgh.

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Plattsburgh Public Library cuts anger public

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stephen@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — Suzanne Barton has four children, her husband’s pay has been slashed and she just found out she’s losing her job at the Plattsburgh Public Library.

“I am going to be the first clerk to go,” she said, in tears at Monday night’s Plattsburgh Public Library Board special meeting.

Faced with a $150,000 shortfall, the board of directors voted to cut four positions, two librarians, one clerk and one paige.

Board members said they love the library too, but cuts had to be made somewhere.

“The library is not a business,” said board member Harold Brohinsky. “You have to decide what to sacrifice.”

A large crowd gathered for Monday night’s meeting.

Plattsburgh resident Shera Marston is concerned about living in a community that doesn’t support its library.

“The city will have to contribute to the library,” she said. “They haven’t been very supportive.”

Plattsburgh Common Council member Tim Carpenter, liaison to the library, said several departments have requested more money, and the library is one of them. The Council has yet to make a decision, he said.

It finalizes the city budget in January.

Library staff were shocked to learn about the deficit and the layoffs. They said they were given no notice.

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The library’s projected budget shortfall is $167,340, minus $17,000 in fund balance that can be applied to next year ’s budget.

Pelletier said the board won’t talk to them about the budget. Library staff has ideas to save money, and while it may not add up to a lot, it could save at least one position.

Other members of the community urged the public to take its case to the Common Council and demand more funding for the library.

After the public-comment period, the board voted to eliminate four positions.

“There is a limit to how far we can push City Council,” Brohinsky said. “They provide the majority of our operating budget.”

He pointed out that services are being cut in all city departments. Everybody is hurting, he said, and funding sources are drying up.

Brohinsky admitted he voted for something he did not want to do.

“But I don’t have a choice.”

That did little to appease people such as William Turcotte. He and his wife have been coming to the library since 1997. Their daughter looks forward to the summer reading program.

Turcotte said people rely on the library for books, the Internet and to seek employment.

“These cuts are awful.”

Librarian Kelly Sexton wonders how the library will continue to provide the level of service the public has come to expect.

As for Barton, working for the library was a dream job.

“We should have been given a heads-up,” she said. “I feel you did us a disservice.”

The Plattsburgh Public Library, faced with a $150,000 shortfall, cut four positions despite public outcry.

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Notify Chazy assessor of flood damage CHAZY — The town of Chazy assessor, Patricia Ayer, requests any real property owners in the town of Chazy with 2011 spring flooding or Hurricane Irene damage to notify the assessor ’s office. Changes to assessed value will be based on the condition of the real property on March 1, 2012. Please send all information, such as photos, insurance reports, appraisals, and a description of the real property condition to Patricia Ayer, PO Box 219, Chazy, NY 12921.

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he new Marine Academy scheduled to open at Ticonderoga High School next fall will be a welcome addition to the region’s education system and economy.

Operated by Champlain Valley Educational Services and available to students from Glens Halls to Plattsburgh, the two-year program will prepare students for careers in the marine industry — a business that remains strong locally despite the national recession.

The new venture has the backing of the Eastern New York Marine Trades Association, a group of marine professionals desperate for trained help.

“There just aren’t enough marine technicians to fill all the jobs we have available,” explained Roger Phinney, executive director of the Eastern New York Marine Trades Association. “We have jobs. We want to hire people. We just can’t find them.”

Marina owners and managers from Lake George, Bolton, Whitehall, Loon Lake, Diamond Point, Brant Lake, Schroon Lake, Hague and Ticonderoga attended an open house at the Marine Academy recently. They came away impressed.

Rich Stolen, owner of Schroon Lake Marina and Loon Lake Marina, said every graduate of the Marine Academy will find a job immediately out of high school. “We’ll be fighting for them,” he said.

Bob Palandrani, owner of Snug Harbor Marina in Ticonderoga and a member of the Ti school board, has been instrumental in the development of the Marine Academy. He stressed the program is about much more than mechanics. He said students will learn about every facet of the busi-

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Many of those jobs, he pointed out, are year-round, full-time opportunities.

That’s more than can be said for job prospects of many college graduates these days.

The Marine Academy will also be a partnership between education and business, providing students with practical experience while giving marinas and others a trained workforce.

Scott Andersen, manager of FR Smith and Sons Marina in Bolton, said he has been in contact with major marine manufacturers such as Mercury, Yamaha, Evinrude and Volvo. He believes those companies will support the the Ticonderoga Marine Academy by providing specialized tools, training materials and computer access. He believes academy graduates will be able to leave school with manufacturers’ certification — a huge asset in the marina industry.

Andersen also believes the Marine Academy can also expand in the future to train adult technicians. The nearest Mercury training center is in New Hampshire, he noted, and the nearest Yamaha training center is in Georgia.

The Marine Academy in Ticonderoga looks like a win-win situation for students and an important regional industry.

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stretch to expect these indine has to wonder, viduals to be of solid charwith Herman Cain acter. But if you think about now withdrawn it and realize our most sucfrom the presidential race cessful president in recent due to his drop in the polls history was an actor it and the excessive media covbrings things into perspecerage over several sexual altive. It may be far easier to legations and scandals, can play the role of a president any of the prominent figures than actually be one. Presiin government stand up to dent Reagan had his faults the trust and expectations of Dan Alexander but he was able to lead the the American public? Cain’s Thoughts from nation successfully. How support seems to have driftBehind the Pressline much of what he accomed over to Newt Gingrich plished was borne out of who was criticized early in acting the role history will be the judge his campaign for actions in his personal over time. and public life. Is all that now to be overPresident Obama has proven to be the looked or will he now become the target type of president many thought he was, for personal flaws? which was an inexperienced community Is there no one person let alone two canorganizer who lacked the executive skills didates the public can agree has the undeto lead the country out of a struggling niable right stuff and are able to stand up economy. Many hoped his promises, to the intense public scrutiny to lead this charismatic charm and political savvy nation to a more stable economy and would create another Camelot era in the guide it through the ever changing world country. Combine that with the feel good, events? Do we really know, beyond seer lofty thoughts of placing a black man in perfection, what we expect from the indithe office as somehow making up for the viduals we place in the nation’s highest way his race had been treated in the past office? would create a story book administration When we look back over our past leadas only Hollywood could write. Unfortuers few presidencies were without flaws nately, that has not come to pass. Today both privately and professionally. From we blame the man for everything that has George Washington forward we’ve come gone wrong in the past three years and to understand that our leaders are human aside from his most staunch supporters, with faults and short comings. Despite our even criticize the few things that have desire to see them reach perfection the regone right. With an approval rating that is ality is none can truly measure up as the one of the lowest ever recorded, President ideal candidate.

Obama’s best chance at a second term In this era of constant media surveilrests in the unknown facts surrounding lance, smart phone journalism and politithe republican nominee that might derail cal spin masters is it any wonder we their candidacy in the same way it did should be surprised or disappointed when Cain’s untimely departure. these candidates fall short of the super-huBut who is really to blame when any of man demands we expect of them? these candidates fail to meet the high stanIs it too much to ask of our leaders that dards we’ve come to expect? Is the fault they be truthful, honest, hard working, all theirs or do we share the blame for tryfair, faithful, intelligent, loyal, god-fearing to make these men and women someing, respectable, even tempered, kind, unthing they can not possibly be…. perfect in derstanding, tough and well spoken? Is it every aspect of their lives both personal too much to ask a leader to not have a past and professional. Youthful indiscretions, criminal record, bankruptcy, sexual indispoor decisions, hidden details, a dark cretion, or harassment charge and above side, criminal activity, a closet full of all not be egotistical or self centered while skeletons, or affiliations we deem unacpossessing a basic common sense that alceptable. Who can predict what fortunes lows them to reach across political parties or misfortunes await us in the next year as to solve the nation’s problems? Well that the presidential sweepstakes plays out would depend on who you speak with, See ALEXANDER, page 7 but it really shouldn’t be that much of a

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Organizing is the key to aĀect change W

e are the 99. Gotta admit, it’s a catchy phrase.

But is the growing social movement really the 99? According to economic status, my mother and her friends are part of the 99, but I know they disagree with many of the movement’s liberal platforms.

But for any possible failings, one thing We are the 99 is doing right is organizing.

If you want to accomplish any formidable task or affect change, organization is key, not just in numbers, but in setting and carrying out your goals.

I covered education as a journalist for several years, and every single one of those people complained about taxes, inadequate resources and funding, the narrowness of standardized tests, soaring costs and shrinking state aid, and that feeling that their pleas fell unheard off the edge of a cliff, like tiny drops of water engulfed by the chaos at the bottom.

Educators organize and lobby yearly for more tools to teach their students and help them succeed, and government expects those same voices banging on the capital’s doors. Yet taxpayers, with all their numbers and often the same concerns, grumble and trudge along, sometimes taking it out on the district by trying to vote down the budget or turning out to pass one that lacks adequate resources and saddles people with more debt.

If they would only organize on massive levels and take their argument to Albany, demand lower taxes and, at the same time, better schools, perhaps money would be spent

differently and schools could devote more time to educating and less time cutting programs and positions and lightening taxpayers’ wallets. Down the road, that would undoubtedly result in a better educated workforce and possible economic gains. Politicians need votes, and you can be sure if massive numbers of taxpayers turned out and overwhelmed them on any particular issue, they would listen.

We are the 99, Occupy Wall Street and the Tea party have organized. Granted, it’s unclear which group truly represents the majority of Americans, but that’s not the point.

What I am stressing is they are organized and ensuring their voices are heard.

At a Plattsburgh Public Library meeting, at least one community member suggested people let city lawmakers know they do not support job cuts enacted in the face of a $150,000 deficit. They need to organize and do that in numbers if they have any hope of swaying elected officials.

I recently spoke with people in Plattsburgh about what they think the city needs and many said a music venue. I did the same in Rouses Point and they said a hotel and more jobs. Well, band together, start petitions, attend meetings and let the powers that be know what you want.

Organize, reveal the numbers, if you have them, and make your voices heard, again and again and again. To me, that’s the first and most powerful step any group with a desire can take.

I’m not saying the powers that be are not already work-

ing for people, but you light a fire under someone’s butt and he or she tends to work harder. You let elected officials know 99 percent of the people want a music venue, Stephen Bartlett they just might show up to From the Editor’s Desk work in Carharts with carpenter belts strapped around their waists.

Again, organizing is taking place, but much of it is cliche and expected, such as World Trade Organization protests, education lobbying and more. But I guarantee there are massive numbers of Americans who feel strongly an any given issue who never show up, never organize, never seek an outlet for their voices. Yes, people are busy, times are tough, and there are bills to pay, jobs to work and families to care for. But these issues we grumble about, they don’t go away, and in some cases the situation worsens and something breaks and suddenly doing nothing creates irreversible regrets and damage. It takes sacrifice to affect change, and it takes organization.

Does organizing mean you win, if it’s even a case of winning or losing? No. But better to try and fail then to grumble and give up.

And hey, at the very least, maybe you’ll make a few new friends.

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

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his time of year especially, things get crazy, we are running around trying to get all our shopping done, cooking, baking, wrapping presents, parties. When do we find the time to workout? Well here is a quick bodyweight workout for you to try out at home or at the gym. Remember these workouts are intense and are not for everyone. If you are not sure how to execute an exercise properly please seek the advice of a certified personal trainer or feel free to contact me with any questions. I will be offering modifications for different levels. Please choose the level that is appropriate for you, and please get medical clearance from your doctor if you are new to exercise.

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Alexander from page 6 again? But do these unattainable standards rest with the public or is it the media that takes an issue and blows it up beyond proportion. Americans gravitate to perceived winners and we are quick to jump onto and then back off the bandwagons based on the attention given by the media outlets. Like a scab, that we just won’t let heal, we continue to pick at it until it become far worse than when it started out.

Our collective logic over the years has been if you can’t be trusted in your private life how can we trust you in the public arena. Yet President Clinton, despite his private flaws, proved he could compartmentalize the issues and served very effectively as the leader of the country. In the end we must decide what is the more important; a flawed candidate who can lead the country back to prosperity or selecting a candidate who appears near perfect and says the right things but is unable to address the wide array of issues affecting the nation. Is the election about the person, the job performance or the party? As is the case every four years, if nothing else, it’s always entertaining, but in 2012 we need to look beyond the feel good beauty contest and hire a leader who can solve the many issues affecting our country.

Dan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton Publications.

He may be reached at dan@denpubs.com.

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ax is a large senior male rotty who was seized by the sheriff’s office in January, and taken to the Elmore SPCA as a cruelty case. Initially, he was unable to use his back legs however, with daily physical therapy from the staff, Max was eventually able to walk and even run. He is all ready to go to his permanent home.

Consuela is a gorgeous three year old female short hair calico. She is quite loving and definitely enjoys getting lots of attention. Come in and meet this very lovely kitty.

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French teacher bridges over the Atlantic for students NAC’s students will visit sister school in France

By Katherine Clark

katherine@denpubs.com ELLENBURG DEPOT — French teacher Joseph Marcil has successfully bridged the 3,635 mile gap between students of Northern Adirondack Central School and those attending a sister or “twinned” school in Nantes, France.

The Lycée Nicolas Appert High School in Nantes, France, has been sending students to visit the NAC school for the past two years for two week visits.

After the second visit, Marcil said the Nicholas Appert school went through the process of making NAC their official sister school. Becoming a sister school is considered a great honor in France.

During their stay, visiting students come to NAC and follow their host student’s regular class schedule for a day and have a chance to visit various educational location in the North Country. They visit places like Fort Ticonderoga, the Lake Placid Olympic Sports Arena, the Shelburne History Museum and the Ben and Jerry’s Factory.

In April, 18 NAC students, faculty and parents will be able to visit their sister school and the students they have hosted.

“Our goal here is to create something, not just a memory but a truely worthwhile experience for the students here and in France,” Marcil said.

The exchange program started three years ago after Marcil read an advertisement in a

national teaching magazine about language teachers starting a pen pal service. The program later escalated from students pen paling and “intense Facebooking” to students taking the nearly 4,000 mile journey to Nantes.

NAC Principal Michael Loughman said the work Marcil has done has been an amazing experience for both the students and the surrounding community. “(Through this program) he’s brought a world of culture to the area that these kids might have never seen,” Loughman said.

Marcil said the students coming from Nantes have a similar economic background as NAC students. The reason he and the faculty in Nantes are committed to the partnership program is to bring opportunities to students they may never have again and to give students the ability to experience a culture different than their own.

“It takes complete cooperation from teachers in both schools,” Marcil said. “We do this without pay, just because we know the value of this program and promote it as a strong educational opportunity.”

Marcil started teaching at NAC 25 years ago, when the school only had two french teachers. Since then, Marcil said the language department has grown to include two spanish teachers and the addition of the sister school in France.

Fellow faculty member Brian Tsingnal said Marcil is a dedicated teacher who has contributed a great deal to the community through his hard work.

“We are very lucky to have him, he’s really doing great things with the program,” Ts-

Students of Lycée Nicolas Appert High School in Nantes, France, pictured here, visit Nor thern Adirondack Central School each year to experience the region and learn about the culture here. Similarly NAC students have the opportunity to visit their "sister" school in Nantes. ingnal said.

The student trip is partially funded by fundraising efforts by students and corporate sponsorship from area businesses such as Stewarts, and Price Chopper. But funding is primarily covered through out of pocket expenses. Marcil said without the help of the

Edward Dashnaw gets life without parole Dashnaw was found guilty of killing David and Lorraine Donivan of Schuyler Falls

By Stephen Bartlett stephen@denpubs.com

PLATTSBURGH — Clinton County Court Judge Patrick McGill handed Edward A. Dashnaw, 42, two concurrent life sentences without the possibility of parole.

This comes after the second trial that resulted in Dashnaw being found guilty of the 2005 murders of David and Lorraine Donivan of Schuyler Falls.

David’s cousin, Gary Donivan, sat through both trials and wants to know why Dashnaw killed the couple. He knows Dashnaw continues to declare his innocence, but he wants to know.

“That was a real brutal crime,” Gary said.

On Dec. 29, 2005, David’s remains were discovered wrapped in a carpet in the basement of his Schuyler Falls home. Police found Lorraine’s body two days later at the couple’s nearby furniture store, House of Pine and Oak. “Little Laurie was stabbed in the back of the neck and shoulder,” said Gary. “She must have been trying to get away.

“David had 30-some-odd stabbing wounds.”

Gary believes his cousin was trying to get to a weapon he kept in the bedroom.

A jury found Dashnaw guilty of the murders in 2007, and McGill passed down the same sentence, but an appeal granted Dashnaw a new trial.

“I was disgusted we went through this a second time,” Gary said. “The same evidence was produced, and all the jurors found him guilty.”

Gary sat through both trials because he and his cousin were so close. They hunted together, and David took Gary up in his plane.

“David is my first cousin, and we were close,” Gary said.

“He is like a brother, and then suddenly he is not there because of that horrendous crime.”

On Oct. 28, a jury convicted Dashnaw of the murders of David and Lorraine for a second time.

Dashnaw was also convicted of two counts of fourth-degree larceny, three counts of fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property and two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument. At the trial, District Attorney Andrew Wylie’s office had outlined how Dashnaw stole the Donivans’ 2004 Toyota Tundra and credit cards, using the latter to purchase goods, including Christmas gifts for his children.

At the sentencing, Wylie asked that Dashnaw never be released from prison and read a letter from Lorraine’s sister, Linda Compoli, that requested the maximum sentence.

Dashnaw continues to deny any involvement in the murders. His counsel, Greg LaDuke, has filed an appeal.

McGill’s retrial sentence was the same as the first, though on Monday, Dec. 5, he modified Dashnaw’s sentence, increasing prison time on two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument. McGill further altered whether time served for some counts would be consecutive or concurrent.

“There’s not much more you could give him,” Gary said.

“He’s got the max.”

He knows Dashnaw continues to claim he is innocent, but he wants to know why.

“It won’t bring them back, but I want to know why.”

Library Grand Opening scheduled CHAZY — Grand opening of the new Chazy Public Library, 1329 Fiske Road, will take place Saturday Dec. 10 from noon to 3 p.m. The Trustees of the Chazy Public Library will hold a celebratory, holiday reception hosted by the Friends of the Library with live music by After Five Brass, from 1 to 2 p.m.

Tree Lighting Contest to be held MOOERS — The Town of Mooers Beautification Committee is sponsoring their annual Christmas Lighting Contest.

Application can be picked up at Mooers Town Office during regular business hours. Judging will be on Monday, Dec. 19th There will be prizes for 1st,2nd and 3rd places.

Fore more information call 236-7759 or e-mail the beautification committee at scarlets@primelink1.net.

community, the program could not have been as successful.

“We are a teeny tiny school district but when it comes to this program we have a huge amount of family, school, and community support that reaches out to help,” Marcil said.

Saranac vote from page 1 will decide on Dec. 13, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Middle School gymnasium.

“To literally tell taxpayers it will have absolutely no impact, that would require a crystal ball,” said Saranac Central School Superintendent Kenneth Cringle. “But there should be little to no impact on taxpayers.”

State aid will cover 90 percent of the project’s cost. The district also received a $583,878 EXCEL grant to cover most, if not all of remaining costs.

“Normally that would be left to a local effort, but the EXCEL grant will offset that,” Cringle said.

That means the project would likely have no impact on local taxes, he said.

The project falls under three major categories: Energy, health and safety, with a few items for external repair and maintenance.

The project includes work in every district building. Specifically, replacing aging heating systems, doors and windows that in some instances are beyond repair.

“In the past year we have had to have emergency projects to replace boilers, and that is not as cost effective and efficient,” Cringle said. “Those are items that we have to put in, and we have to use money from the general fund, and we are not getting as much aid, so it is not as cost effective.”

“And even though we were able to replace boilers, the existing heating system is still attached to them and needs to be replaced so we can properly and efficiently heat the buildings.”

The district further plans to install water filtration systems, replace fire-alarm and phone systems and upgrade bathrooms and doors to comply with the Americans with Disability act.

Other work includes roof repairs at Morrisonville Elementary School, the Middle School and bus garage.

“What we have done in light of the poor economy is we have scaled our project back,” Cringle said.

Saranac voters defeated a $17.5 million project in February 2010.

“I think everyone recognizes the importance of maintaining the facilities,” Cringle said. “In the long run it will be much better for everyone, and we are trying to do this in small steps, addressing immediate areas and limiting it to energy, health and safety.”

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Births CANE-a son Colton Andrew , was born to Andrea VanValkenburg and Brian Cane, October 16, 2011.

FREEMAN-a daughter, Callaghan Jane, was born to Meaghan and Melvin Freeman, October 17, 2011.

WRYE-a daughter Maria Rose, was born to Patricia and William Wrye, October 17, 2011.

BOYLE- a daughter, Hayden Isabella, was born to Amanda Bushey and Eric Boyle, Oct 16, 2011.

WALDRON- a son, Tanner Robert, was born to Shantelle Darwin and Dale Waldron, October 18, 2011.

MATOES- a daughter, Kaelyn Paige, was born to Jessica Londberg and George Matoes, October 19, 2011.

HANSON-a son Kasin Ray, was born to Jessica Allen and Joshua Hanson, October 17, 2011.

RODEN-a son, Liam Charlers, was born to Alicia and Mathew Roden, October 18, 2011.

DICKINSON- a son, Aiden Andrew was born to Amanda and Nathan Dickson, on October 18, 2011.

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In Brief Chazy School Musical to be held CHAZY — Chazy Central Rural School Music Department Holiday Concert will be on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. in the school auditorium.

The Elementary Chorus, Junior High Chorus, Senior Chorus, Elementary Band, Concert Band, and Wind Ensemble will present a variety of holiday music.

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Basketball Program is in need of referees for its upcoming 3rd/4th and 5th/6th grade programs which run from Jan. 7 through Feb. 25. As well as, the 7th/8th grade program, which runs from March 3 through March 24.

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Author basks in his Plattsburgh digs M. Dylan Raskin, known for his cynical, angry writing, appreciates the peace he has found in the North Country

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stephen@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — M. Dylan Raskin wrote his second book while homeless, shacked up in a walk-in closet.

The advance bought him his first house and led to a sort of peacefulness he’s grown accustomed to.

His editor warned against happiness, and Raskin doesn’t know if he’ll ever publish again. But the author, whose first memoir garnered comparisons to “Catcher in the Rye” and was picked up by a few universities, is fine with that.

“There is a wonderful pleasure with not publishing,” said the author of “Little New York Bastard” and “Bandanas & October Supplies.”

“I can write for myself.”

Today, he mixes mochas and other coffee beverages at a local coffee shop and on the road. He’s content, no longer gripped by anger, and enjoys the life he’s carved out for himself in Plattsburgh.

“I think if you spend a lot of time in a place, you are that place,” he said. “I was that cynical city for 28 years, and now I am here and mellow.”

Raskin grew up in Queens, which, along with his father ’s death when Raskin was 15, molded his personality.

“I wanted to get out my entire life.”

As early as elementary school, he felt the urge to tell stories but didn’t take it seriously until 20 to 21.

Cynical and frustrated, he hated nearly everything and everyone and ran away to Chicago for a week at 22. That journey birthed “Little New York Bastard,” a coming of age memoir and road story.

“I was a punk kid with a bad attitude, and I thought if I moved away everything would get better,” Raskin said. “But I took myself with me.”

When his mother became ill with Ovarian cancer, they started spending practically every other weekend in Lake George until her death in 2004.

“We were inseparable,” Raskin said. “We wouldn’t even do anything, just hang around.”

With no money left to stay in the apartment, and nothing left for him in Queens, Raskin packed up within a week for a year-long homeless adventure, part of which landed him in the walk-in closet of New Jersey relatives where he wrote “Bandanas & October Supplies.”

The words poured out of him, a story about life, death and the relationship between a mother and son.

“When that feeling hits, I can’t function unless I am writing,” he said. “The feeling comes and goes, and I haven’t had it for years.”

He received an advance and wanted to purchase a home in Lake George, but it was too expensive. Raskin “accidentally” found a house online in Jay - “A beautiful place in the woods” - toward the end of 2005.

It reminded Raskin of his mother, though he found it difficult to see from the outside.

“I would try to look at my house and the sun would be in my eyes, or there were black flies everywhere, or it was cold.”

He remained there, off and on, until he moved permanently to Plattsburgh a little more than a year ago.

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He fell in with the right people and began focusing on the positive, which he said ruined his career.

“I have no desire to write an ‘I am happy book,’” Raskin said. “But the truth is, I would rather be happy than have a writing career.”

The thought of elitist “wine-and-cheese parties” makes him nauseous.

He enjoys answering to no one, and the absence of pressure from book deadlines.

Raskin doesn’t know if he’ll publish again, but he’s still writing in that voice that pulses through him and onto the page.

“Right now I am working on something that has to do with getting prepared for what may be very difficult times in the country.”

It’s fueled by a desire to tell, even if it’s not meant to be published.

No matter, because he feels lucky these days.

He befriended Koffee Kat owner Patty Waldron a little more than a year ago and began working there. He can be found behind the counter, as well as in Koffee Kat on wheels, a bus he and Waldron purchased for $400 to take on the road and deliver coffee drinks around Plattsburgh and at events.

“It keeps me hungry.”

He’s also got his dog, Esme, a near constant companion he found in 2006 under his vehicle in Brooklyn.

“Considering how I spent my first 28 years, this is a strange transition,” Raskin said. “Compared to that innercity hell hole, this is paradise.”

Yet, if not for the school of hard knocks, Raskin doesn’t think he’d be as content as he is today.

“That anger gave me a career, so I can’t knock it too much.”

And he’s not a recluse, as some media outlets have suggested.

In fact, Raskin and Esme run nearly every day, time that allows him to think and work out frustrations.

That occasional itch to pack and move remains with Raskin, but now he considers his commitments and obligations.

He wants Koffee Kat on wheels to succeed, hopes for Esme’s continued health and happiness and is content with small-town anonymity.

“People here are impressed by how hard you work, not with glitz and fame,” Raskin said. “You see the same people every day and don’t get special treatment.

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The new building is handicap accessible, with a parking area and more space for books and community events.

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“This has been about two years of actively doing it,” Castine said. “But we have been dreaming about it for some time.”

About 10 years ago, Castine approached Dr. George W. Clark about using his physican’s office for a library.

He retied several years later and she mentioned it again.

When he passed two years ago, he willed the medical office to the library.

The board immediately mobilized and began forming committees to start the moving process.

The Clinton, Essex, Franklin Library System was invaluable and paved the way for the grant-writing process.

“They held my hand,” Castine said.

“We all worked on the design and spent many hours in discussions and meetings.”

The new building has 3,900square feet compared to the old location with 1,000 square feet.

Phase 2 consists of the downstairs community room, which will include a kitchenette, white boards and projectors.

“Even if the library isn’t open, an organization can use the community room.”

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two years.

The library further includes an electric fireplace with lounge chairs and an antique bookcase from Clark’s office.

“He was an eclectic reader and had a very large library of his own,” Castine said. “I know he’d be happy.”

The ribbon-cutting ceremony is Dec. 10, at 11:45 a.m., and the grand opening and holiday reception hosted by Friends of the Library will follow through 3 p.m.

The move would not have occurred without extensive

fundraising’ personal donations, volunteers and help from groups such as Friends of the Library.

The library is still seeking donations to pay for future work and purchase books.

Anyone interested should contact Tina Trombly at 8467799.

“We are just so happy it is finally a reality,” Castine said.

“It is a joy to see this come together.

“I think this will make people hungry for books.”

Rustic Riders to perform SARANAC LAKE — The Rustic Riders, an Adirondack based acoustic group, will give a Holiday Concert at noon on Thursday, Dec. 15 in the Cantwell Community Room of the Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St. The Rustic Riders play original music written by Lisa Meissner. Lisa sings and plays guitar and sometimes the cello, mandolin or tenor banjo. Klaus Meissner plays percussion. Their influences range from traditional and spiritual music to Classical, Latin, Jazz, Contemporary Folk and Rock.

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Children’s Holiday Party SARANAC LAKE — The Story Hour Holiday Party, sponsored by the Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main Street, will take place Thursday, Dec. 15, at 10:30 a.m., in the Thomas B. Cantwell Community Room.

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Local sports teams start winter season in tournament, league play

By Keith Lobdell

Lake Placid and Saranac Lake also picked up wins in their openers, with Kevin Morgan scoring 15 points for the Red Storm and Logan Stephenson scoring 24 for the Blue Bombers.

keith@denpubs.com PERU — While the Peru Indians opened the 2011-12 wrestling season with a 71-6 victory over the AuSable Valley Patriots Nov. 30, both teams came away from the event with a positive outlook.

The Patriots scored wins in two of the six contested matches, with Matt Lamere wrestling at 160 scoring a 5-2 victory and Kodie Simpson at 170 winning 4-0.

The Indians scored wins in the other four, with Josh Wright scoring a 15-0 tech fall at 152, Luke McKee scoring an opening minute pin at 220, Derrick Cumber scoring a first round pin at 285 and Max Marte getting a first round pin.

Eight matches were awarded to the Indians by forfeit, and the 195-lbs. division was not contested due to both competitors failing to make weight.

The Northern Adirondack Bobcats kept pace with the Indians in the early season, as they scored a 37-34 win over the Saranac Chiefs in their season opener.

The Bobcats opened the match with four straight victories, as Jackson Sunderland scored a 10-4 victory at 152, Justin Kellett won by pin at 160, Matt Lashway scored a 92 decision and Garrett Giroux won by pin, giving the Bobcats a 18-0 lead.

The Chiefs rallied to tie the match with three straight pins by Ben Perry at 195, Paul Herrera at 220 and Josh Ryan at 285.

The Bobcats responded in the lower weight classes, as Austin Trombley scored a 10-0 major decision at 99 and Rusty Pombrio scored an 8-3 decision at 106. A following forfeit at 113 gave the Bobcats a 31-18 lead.

The Chiefs won the next three matches but were only able to get one six-point pin by Trevor Goddeau at 126 while Codie Gillette scored a 7-0 decision at 120 and Austin LaTulip was able to get an escape for a 1-0 win at 132. The wins cut the lead to one point at 31-30.

In the 138-lbs. match, Matt Carter clinched the victory for the Bobcats with a second period pin, giving the team a 37-30 lead. Mike Phillips won the final match with a decision at 145.

Also in wrestling, the Bobcats used perfect 5-0 days from Austin Trombley, Justin Kellett and Garrett Gero to place third in the Ballston Spa Dual Meet Tournament with a record of 3-2. The Indians placed second at the Kingston Duals with a record of 9-1 over the two-day event with Jacob Goddeau, Noah Phillips and Troy Seymour all perfect in the 10 matches.

In Saranac, Codie Gillette, Nate Wood, Ben Perry and Josh Ryan captured individual titles, but finished in third in the Saranac Early Bird tournament.

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The Lake Placid Blue Bombers won the Casey McHugh Memorial Tournament in Saranac Lake over the weekend, with Dillon Savage and Shane McNierney scoring two goals in the tournament, with Dustin Jacques tallying five assists and six points.

Saranac Lake also finished 2-0, with Devin Darrah opening the season with four goals and five assists, while Matt Phelan scored two goals with four assists.

The Northeastern Clinton Cougars defeated the Tupper Lake Lumberjacks, 3-1, while the Plattsburgh High Hornets skated to a 44 tie.

Noah Phillips of Peru takes down his opponent in the season-opening match Nov. 30.

Girls basketball

The Westport Lady Eagles used an 18-12 fourth quarter and strong play late from allstate star Willa McKinley to beat the Elizabethtown-Lewis Lady Lions 48-44 in the championship game of the Alzheimer ’s Awareness Tournament at ELCS. McKinley was 8-for-9 from the free throw line and scored 17 of her 22 points in the second half to help lead the Eagles to their second win of the season and drop the Lions to 3-1. McKinley also finished with four steals and six rebounds.

Allison Sherman added 16 points for the Eagles, while Karin Dorsey combined three points with six rebounds, Karlee McGee scores three points with two boards, Brendee Russell scored two points with three assists and six steals and Mallory Sudduth scored two points. Emily French added a rebound.

For the Lions, newcomer Savanah Graves was the team’s third leading scorer in the first four games of the season, combining 11 points with six rebounds and four steals.

Lily Whalen added 10 points with six rebounds and a pair of assists, steals and blocks. Kearsten Ashline scored nine points and grabbed six rebounds with two assists, while Shonna Brooks scored eight points, also with six rebounds and two assists. Jasmine Barnes added six points.

Kylee Cassavaugh contributed with five assists and three steals, while Jen McGinn recorded five rebounds and three steals.

In other girls basketball, the Tupper Lake Lady Lumberjacks swept the Saranac Lake Lady Red Storm in a home-and-home series last week. Katie Stuart averaged 15 points in the two wins for the Lumberjacks, with Carley Aldridge adding eight points in both games. Regan Keifer scored 23 points combined with Nicole Viscardo adding 18.

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ccording to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), global temperatures for the year of 2011, currently rank as the tenth highest since records were first established in 1850.

Scientists, who believe global warming is responsible for the continuing drop in Arctic sea ice, watched as the ice pack reached its lowest recorded levels again this year.

Climate change is happening, and it appears to be accelerating. Doubters should consider the facts.

Until 2011 is retired to the history books, the top ‘Hottest Years on the Planet” occurred in 2010, 1998, 2005, 2003, 2002, 2009, 2004, 2006, 2007, and 2001.

Our wild weather is also getting windier. Six of the top ten wind records have been established since 1998. The last ten Spring seasons, spanning the years from 2002-2011 were among the windiest and driest 10-year period on record, capping a clear upward trend that began in the mid-1990s.

While skeptics remains, it is obvious that the climate has changed. Anyone who spends time outdoors has come to recognize that the weather is getting both warmer, and wetter and windier.

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games in Glens Falls over the weekend, with Jessica Decker scoring 30 points over the two games and Mary Mazzella adding 19.

The Willsboro Lady Warriors scored a 4035 win over the Seton Catholic Lady Knights, with Renee Marcotte scoring 13 points in the win and Kate Schofield scoring 16 for the Knights.

The Lake Placid Lady Blue Bombers also opened their season, dropping the opener as Haley Brandes scored nine points and Mackenzie Kemmerer added seven.

Girls hockey

Jess Huber opened the season with three goals and two assists while Kallie Villemaire and Bailey Waterbury each scored two goals in a pair of wins for the Beekmantown Lady Eagles.

The Lake Placid Blue Bombers also opened their season with a win as Brooke Reid scored three goals and Kendra Manning had three assists.

Boys basketball

The Tupper Lake Lumberjacks have played often in the first week of the season, but have not been able to pick up a victory, going 0-4 in the early part of the season with Morgan Stevens leading the team with 36 points and Jordan Garrow adding 34.

The Peru Indians captured the Alzheimer ’s Awareness Tournament in Moriah over the weekend, with Tim Remillard averaging 19.5 points in the event. The Westport Eagles finished 0-2 in the tournament, with Dominic Banish scoring 13 points in the two games.

The Northeastern Clinton Cougars split a pair in their opening weekend, with Tom Bedard scoring 25 points over two games and Rob Armstrong adding 16. The Northern Adirondack Bobcats fell twice in the same tournament, with Colby Sayah scoring 30.

The Elizabethtown-Lewis Lions captured the Johnsburg tournament, with MVP Hunter Mowery averaging 22 points over the two games. Charlie Huttig added 30 points.

The AuSable Valley Patriots split a pair in the Coaches vs. Cancer Tournament, while Brody Douglass scored 49 points in the two games, Shane Douglas added 18 and Connor Manning 16.

It stands to reason that water will evaporate more rapidly as temperatures continue to rise, and temperatures will increase.

This increase in evaporation will result in greater and more frequent precipitation.

Fortunately, the majority of our local precipitation came as snow last winter, but when it did rain; it came down in buckets. Eventually, last year ’s snowpack combined with the heavy spring rains to cause flooding that raised havoc from the High Peaks to Lake Champlain, and beyond.

The spring floods of 2011 were responsible for establishing new records across the region for both lake and river levels. And while the spring floods were labeled as “100 year flood” events, heavy rains in the early fall of 2011, soon eclipsed them with a “500 year flood” event. Fortunately, the most recent floods were not compounded by a dense snowpack. The heavy rains were enough to cause severe damage, all alone.

Peru’s Tim Remillard goes up for a shot against Ti. Photo by Nancy frasier

Despite the effects of climate change, the Adirondack region has managed to retain enough snow cover to permit the continuation of most winter sports. Unfortunately, the duration the winter season continues to be condensed, with less snow during the hunting and an abbreviated ice fishing season.

After reviewing articles that I've written at the completition of the Big Game Hunting Season, since 2000, the anecdotal evidence of climate change is painfully obvious.

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

See more sports, including recaps of games and photogalleries, at www.northcountryman.com

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December 10, 2011

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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.

SARANAC LAKE— The Backwater Community Orchestra will perform a concert, “Winter…” at Saranac Village at Will Rogers, 78 Will Rogers Dr. 7:30 p.m.

CHAZY—Chazy Public Library Grand Opening, 1329 Fiske Rd, noon-3 p.m.

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.

CHAMPLAIN—Ski Fair & Equipment Swap, North Eastern Clinton High School, Rte.. 276, noon-3:30 p.m.

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

CHAZY —Toy Drive, West Chazy Fire Department, 7656 State Route 22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

WILLSBORO—Cave of Forgotten Dreams screening.

Willsboro Central School, 29 School Ln. 8 p.m. Adults $5, Under 18-$2. www.cvfilms.org

Sunday, Dec. 11

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

CHAZY —Holiday Concert, Chazy Central Rural School, 609 Miner Farm Rd, 2 p.m.

LAKE PLACID —The annual Tri-Lakes community “Messiah Sing,” Adirondack Community Church, Main Street Lake Placid. 3 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.

293-7056.

WESTPORT—“A Wish For Wellness” buffet potluck luncheon, Essex County Mental Health Association Office, 6096 NYS Rte.. 9N, 11a.m. – 1p.m. 962-2077.

ROUSES POINT—Library Board Meeting, Dodge Memorial Library,144 Lake St. 7PM

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.

performs, St. Agnes Church PERU—Peru Memorial VFW Kids Christmas Party, 710 New York 22B, 1 p.m.

WHALLONSBURG—Charles’ Dickens A Christmas Carol, The Whallonsburg Grange Hall and the Depot Theater, 1610 NYS Rte.. 22, 5:30pm.

SARANAC LAKE—Almost Maine Auditions, Pendragon Theatre, 15 Brandy Brook Ave. Noon.

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.

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 Organist Mary Lu Kirsty.

Wednesday, Dec. 14 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.

WESTPORT—’A good ole fashioned sing-a-long,’ Westport Library Association, 6 Harris Lane. 7 p.m.

SARANAC LAKE—The Rustic Riders acoustic group performs, Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St. noon.

SARANAC LAKE— The Story Hour Holiday Party, Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main Street, 10:30 a.m., in the Thomas B. Cantwell Community Room. 891-4190.

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.

Friday, Dec. 16

ELIZABETHTOWN —Horace Nye Home craft fair/bake sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 873-3575, lloveday@essex.co.us.ny. $10 for a six foot vender space.

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.

SARANAC LAKE — Louise Dionne piano concert at Saranac Village at Will Rogers, 78 Will Rogers Dr. 7 p.m.

WESTPORT—Breakfast with Santa, Father Mac Hall, 7-11 a.m. adults $7, kids $4.

LAKE PLACID —The eleventh annual An Adirondack Christmas concert The Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr, 7p.m.

PLATTSBURGH—The Quintessential Sound of Christmas performs, St. Peter’s Church, 114 Cornelia St. 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 18

LAKE PLACID—The Quintessential Sound of Christmas

Monday, Dec. 19

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.

Friday, Dec. 23

ROUSES POINT —Children's Holiday Craft Project, Dodge Memorial Library,144 Lake St. 10 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 24 CHRISTMAS EVE OBSERVED.

Sunday, Dec. 25

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.

ROUSES POINT—Preschool story time, Dodge Memorial Library,144 Lake St. 10 a.m.

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.

SARANAC — Senior citizen dance, Saranac Town Hall, 3662 State Route 3, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Round and square dancing. Admission: nonperishable food item for local food shelf. 293-7056.

Wednesday, Dec. 28

REDFORD — Saranac fiddlers performance. Assumption of Mary School. 6:30-9:30 p.m.. $2. 293-7031.

ROUSES POINT—Movie Matinee; 10am; "Beethoven's Christmas", Dodge Memorial Library,144 Lake St. 10 a.m.

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

Thursday, Dec. 29

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.

Friday, Dec. 30

KEESEVILLE — Fish Fry Friday, Elks Lodge 2072, 1 Elks Lane, 5-7:30 p.m. Take-outs available. Fish or shrimp. $6.95.

834-2072.

Saturday, Dec. 31

NEW YEAR’S EVE OBSERVED. MORRISONVILLE — North Country Squares Dance Club meets, Clinton County Fairgrounds, 84 Fairgrounds Road, Morrisonville. 7 p.m. Caller Bob LaBounty and cuer Carl Trudo. 561-7167 or 492-2057.

Sunday, Jan. 1

CHRISTMAS DAY OBSERVED.

Monday, Dec. 26

NEW YEAR’S DAY OBSERVED.

PLATTSBURGH — Scrabble game, Seniors Citizens

• 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 - 4003 Rt. 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 9 a.m.

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December 10, 2011

Deaths

William A. Neyer

Thomas C. Bushey

SCHUYLER FALLS —William A. Neyer, 75, of the Pocket Hill Road, Schuyler Falls, died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011 at the CVPH Medical Center.

A funeral service was held Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 1 p.m. at the Hamilton Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Schuyler Falls Cemetery.

Arrangements were in the care of the Hamilton Funeral Home in Peru. To light an online candle and offer condolences in the memory of William Neyer visit www.hamiltonfuneralhome.com

Nov. 15, 1924 - Dec. 1, 2011

Sherman J. Martin PEASLEEVILLE—Sherman J. Martin, 72, of the Guide Board Road, Schuyler Falls, died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011 at his home.

A Mass and Christian burial were celebrated Friday, Dec. 2, 2011 at 10 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Church in AuSable Forks. Burial followed in the parish cemetery.

Arrangements were by the Hamilton Funeral Home in Peru.

To light an online candle and offer condolences in the memory of Sherman Martin visit www.hamiltonfuneralhome.com

Obituaries

PLATTSBURGH — Thomas C. Bushey, 87, of Eddie Drive in Plattsburgh, passed away Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011 at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh. He was born in Plattsburgh on Nov. 15, 1924, the son of the late Chester and Catherine (Martineau) Bushey. Thomas served as a Sergeant in the Army Air Corps during World War II and was employed by the Carpenters & Joiners Union Local 1042 for many years until his retirement. He was a member of V.F.W. Post 1466 in Beekmantown and was a Past Commander and was a member of St. Peter ’s Church. He was also a founding member of the Wallace Hill Fire Department.

Thomas enjoyed fishing, gardening and his cats. He is survived by his siblings and their spouses; Marion Lytle of Syracuse, Delores Rivers of Plattsburgh, Malcolm Bushey and his companion Rebecca Drollette of Beekmantown, Roxie and Leo Deyo of Beekmantown, Joseph and Linda Bushey of West Chazy, Donna and Jerry Nephew of Beekmantown, Judy Raml and her companion Jim

Williams of Aurora, Co., Catherine Bushey-Calley of West Chazy, his brothers in law; Paul Ghenoiu, Sr. of Beekmantown, Tony Cerullo of Burlington, Ma., Jack Gleason of Niagara Falls, and several nieces and nephews.

His wife, Florence, his sisters Margaret LaFountain, Muriel Gleason, Gertrude Fletcher, Shirley Cerullo, Eleanor Ghenoiu and a brother, Wilfred Bushey passed away earlier.

Calling hours were held on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011 at the Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad St. in Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial were celebrated on Monday, Dec. 5, 2011 at St. Peter ’s Church followed by interment in the parish cemetery. Arrangements were made by Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad St., Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901. (518) 561-3980. Online condolences and memorial candles may be offered at www.brownfuneralhomeinc.com.

Obituaries • North Countryman - 19

Mailboxes your problem

By Katherine Clark

katherine@denpubs.com PERU — When the snow piles and plows barrel through sending tons of hard wet snow to the same shoulder of the road your dolphin mailbox used to sit, that crumpled up box with the utility bill trapped inside could now be the homeowner ’s problem to replace.

In years past, Peru reimbursed residents if their mailbox was damaged by snow plows. The board may decide to stop doing that.

The town council will meet Dec. 12 to discuss whether to continue paying to replace mailboxes damaged by plows.

“In years past we’ve replaced broken mailboxes but it’s costing the town a lot of money,” said Supervisor Peter Glushko.

Town board member Kregg

Bruno said the damages in some years cost the town up to $5,000. Last year, the town spent about $2,500 replacing mangled mail boxes.

In years past, Glushko said replacing the boxes wasn’t a problem, but the rising costs of utilities and county maintenence is forcing the council to explore cost-saving measures.

“Anything that saves money is a good idea for the town, we need to get together and get everybody’s ideas and see which way we’re going to go.”

Every community is different in terms of what will be done for someone whose mailbox is damaged by a town vehicle, Peru Deputy Supervisor Brandy McDonald said.

Peru’s policy to reimburse for damaged property is uncommon compared to state and county policy, she said.

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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.

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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.

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PURPOSE: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

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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.

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

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