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PUPPY IN NEED

Puppy fighting for his life before surgery

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By Shawn Ryan shawn@denpubs.com SARANAC Ñ With luck, Christmas might come early for tiny little Raspy.

Raspy is an eight week old, eight pound Great Dane puppy, a quarter the size of his 30-pound litter mates. He got his name from the raspy noise he makes when he tries to breathe. He was minutes away from being euthanized, but his personality saved him, for the time being. ÒH eÕ s just the kind of dogÉI couldÕ ve put him down easily if he had been really sick and was just laying there, but he just wants to live,Ó said Dr. Hannah McCormick, a veterinarian in Saranac who is caring for Raspy.

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Raspy, an eight pound Great Dane puppy, hasn’t given up his fight for life. Raspy will have emergency surgery before Chirstmas to hopefully fix a birth defect that keeps him from eating solid food.

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NCCCA offers art class scholarships

By Shawn Ryan shawn@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ The North Country Cultural Center for the Arts offers classes in a wide ranging selection of the arts, and they have several resources to make those classes accessible, even to those who couldnÕ t normally afford them.

Between the United Way, Youth Bureau, and private funding, the NCCCA offers scholarships to about 20 percent of the people who typically take their courses. Youth Bureau scholarships are available to children and teens, while the NCCCA has more leeway when it comes to their private grants. Ò At the art center we provide a really broad range of programs, and our programs have participants who are from age about two years old two, to we have a woman who just joined us who is in her eighties,Ó said Aimee Baker, Education Coordinator at NCCCA. Ò We really cover a broad range.

We have classes in clay, theater, music, visual arts, dance, so we have a really broad range of arts programming here.Ó Aimee baker, Education Coordinator at the North Country Cultural Center for the Arts, displaying some of the clay creations made by one of the many kids arts classes at NCCCA. Photo by Shawn Ryan

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Army nurse bucked the system to serve shawn@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ Dorothy LeClair just wanted to serve her country, so much so that she was willing to quit her nursing job to avoid being categorized as Ò essential.Ó At just 22 years old, LeClair was working in Lake Placid as a nurse. She went to her supervisor one day and told her that she wanted to join the service. Her boss said that she was happy for her, and that she would really enjoy the service. Then she went behind her back and told the Army that Dorothy was essential to the hospital. As an essential, she couldnÕ t be taken into the Army. Ò So then I got a letter from the Army telling me that I had to stay in Saranac Lake,Ó said LeClair. Ò So I wrote back to them and said that IÕ m quitting, so IÕ m not essential to anybody. So then they gave me my orders.

I was so mad at Saranac Lake. I was just so mad at that hospital.Ó She still has that same fiery spirit now, at 92. Telling the story her voice rises noticeably. She still hasnÕ t forgiven her hospital supervisor.

LeClair entered the Army, and became a Second Lieutenant serving in a hospital on Long Island. She was taking care of returning service men suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, or Ò shell-shockÓ as they referred to it in those days. Ò It was sad. That was not what I wanted to do. You couldnÕ t get close to them, and get involved in their history or anything,Ó she said. Ò Because then you reallyÉ you just did your work.Ó She had married her husband Carl on his 45 day leave between his deployment in Germany, and subsequent transfer to the Pacific Theater after the war in Europe had ended in

May 1945. When the war in the Pacific ended the following August, Carl insisted that she leave the army. Because she was an officer, she was able to get out much sooner than Carl, but eventually the pair reunited and settled back in the North Country. Ò IÕ m very happy I served. I wouldÕ ve liked to stay in, if I hadnÕ t gotten married.Ó Dorothy didnÕ t talk about her service much, not even to her husband. In fact, her friends at the senior center were shocked when she was approached to participate in an Honor Flight to Washington.

As appears to be a unanimous sentiment with Honor Flight veterans, Dorothy was thrilled by her trip to Washington. Arlington Cemetery and the Changing of the Guards stand out as one of the high points to her. Ò I loved it. It was tiring but it was so great.

Right from the minute we got to the Oval until we got back to the airport,Ó she said.

But there was another high point for Dorothy on the trip. While the group was at the World War II Monument, she was pulled out of the group by one of the Honor Flight organizers. She didnÕ t know at the time what it was for. Ò Someone from Honor Flight said Ô Dorothy, come with me,Õ and I said it isnÕ t time to go back yet!Ó She was brought to the New York section of the Monument with her grand-daughter who had accompanied her to Washington, and was presented a flag in honor of her husband Carl, who had died in 2011.

Dorothy regularly attends Honor Flight events, representing a not forgotten, but possibly underappreciated part of the war effort: the women who served their country in World War II. For some, like Dorothy, it was a fight just to get to do that, but one that was well worth fighting.

World War II Army nurse Dorothy LeClair, with the flag that was presented to her in honor of her husband, WWII Army veteran Carl LeClair.

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Santa’s Workshop hosts annual Village of Lights spectacular

By Camille Daniels

denpubs@denpubs.com WILMINGTON Ñ ItÕ s time to gather together to celebrate the holiday season with family and friends. One great way to do that is by visiting SantaÕ s Workshop for the Village of Lights in Wilmington.

Take a moment and just imagine the Radio City Christmas Spectacular Ñ not in New York City but in North Pole, New York Ñ and that is what the Village of Lights at SantaÕ s Workshop is all about. There may not be any Rockettes, but the Village of Lights brings the spirit of Christmas to the communities surrounding SantaÕ s Workshop like the Rockettes in their show.

This year SantaÕ s workshop has put aside certain dates for visitors to come and celebrate Christmas and experience the spirit of it. The remaining dates include Dec. 26, and 30. On these days the workshop turns into a snow lover Õ s dream as it becomes no longer just about Santa but everything that makes the holiday so special.

It doesnÕ t matter if itÕ s a first time visitor or a returning visitor anyone coming should expect to not only see winter wonderland but feel it. Feel what makes the wonderland this unique place that cannot be found anywhere else throughout the area. One way to feel it is by caroling the songs of the holiday season. Visitors can expect to gather with one another and begin to sing songs well known around this time of year, and have fun by simply belting out a tune.

Another is by bringing a tradition of camping to the workshop by roasting marshmallows. Visitors can stay warm and make memories as they make a snack. Get a taste of summer as the Christmas Carousel is open for anyone wanting to take a ride.

After all that fun of making snacks, sing-

Village of Lights at Santa’s Workshop in Wilmington will take place Dec. 22, Dec. 26 and Dec. 30.

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ing and riding around there is still more to explore. Visit SantaÕ s home and talk to him, sharing all the things on your Christmas list.

In the need of some Christmas gifts? Well then stop and shop at SantaÕ s Stockroom which can also be found online. There a shopper can find something for those who have just as much love for the holiday. A

few items that can be found include a magic wand, a stocking or even a hoodie.

The two other things to do before leaving are feeding the reindeer and watching the nativity pageant. Become one with nature as the reindeer eat the snacks. But to really feel what Christmas is about or why the holiday exists one must watch the nativity performance.

Listen, learn and watch as the story behind Christmas is retold. Allow the spirit and the mind to become open and be amazed by the performance. The story will take anyone in attendance back to another time and place but will let the audience know the same story can still be identified with and still be believed in.

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Finally, the state smiles on the Adirondacks

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or many years, it seemed those of us living in Northern New York could not catch a break.

ItÕ s hard enough when we leave the area and people ask us where we are from. The response, Ò Northern New York,Ó is always followed by, Ò Albany?Ó Ò Syracuse?Ó Ò Buffalo?Ó Ò ?Ó Seriously, there actually was a national television reporter who would refer to Weschester County as Northern New York.

It felt lawmakers saw the state in the same light. Millions and billions of dollars would flow like honey to everywhere but here, the Adirondacks. The rest of the state would evolve while the Adirondacks remained sheltered to all but a select few.

Fortunately, one of those select few now wears the mantle of Governor, Andrew Cuomo.

Since his election just over three years ago, the state funding pipeline has been expanded to include the North Country and the Adirondacks.

The most recent example is the North Country Economic Development Council receiving $81.3 million in state funding to help with projects that will drive the economy of the region.

Saranac Lake, which has been an Adirondack playground for Cuomo, received a generous share of the funding, with $5 million for the renovation of the Hotel Saranac and $2 million for the construction of a new resort and waterfront restaurant at the former Lake Flower Hotel. Bionique Testing Laboratories received $650,000 for expansion at its Lake Clear facility, adding 10,000 square feet for laboratories, storage and conference rooms; and the Pendragon Theatre in Saranac Lake received $3,360 for the hiring of a seasonal intern.

Mayor Clyde Rabideau said Cuomo spoke highly of the area: Ò He really grew to love the area, knows what we are about and knows what we need.Ó It wasnÕ t just Saranac Lake. In Tupper Lake, the Wild Center received $250,000 to support Phase 2 of its Wild Walk. A pair of North Country movie theaters in Indian Lake and Au Sable Forks received funding necessary to make the transition to digital projection technology in order to stay in business. The Adirondack North Country Association received $59,200 for the Adirondack Regional Arts Trail. Towns and municipalities received funding for infrastruc-

ture projects and green energy alternatives.

Two days later, the towns of Indian Lake, Long Lake, Minerva, Newcomb and North Hudson celebrated the land classification decisions made by the Adirondack Park Agency which would allow for snowmobile and hiking trail connectivity between the five towns and chances for economic growth. Cuomo was also at the forefront of this movement, bringing parties on the government, conservation and environmental sides of the issue to the table to come up with a land classification that would be acceptable to all sides.

The state also showed strong support for the passage of Propositions 4 and 5, which both benefit the economy of the Adirondack Park.

These are the most recent examples, but the biggest may still be the GovernorÕ s reaction to the North Country following Tropical Storm Irene. Cuomo was in the North Country two days after the storm cut its way through our region, devastating towns, destroying homes and uprooting families. His message remained constant: Ò We will rebuild better than before.Ó Since, the Cuomo administration has helped to fill the gap for the North Country, securing funding to rebuild both the Keene and Upper Jay Fire Houses and covering the remaining 25 percent in funding for FEMA property buyouts.

We can sit here and hope that if it were any other governor, things would have been the same. But, we never saw David Patterson or Eliot Spitzer in the North Country. George Pataki, now an Essex resident, was the last governor before Cuomo to come to the area with any frequency, but not like this.

Not all of his decisions have found favor here.

The SAFE Act is a real bone of contention with a majority of North Country residents, many of whom are dependent upon or are themselves sportsmen. Local political leaders are split on the tax levy cap. Conservative groups find his push for equal marriage rights upsetting.

However, with Andrew Cuomo in office, the state has often smiled upon the people of the North Country and the Adirondacks. As he prepares for what will most likely be a re-election bid as whispers of higher office float around him, we can only hope it remains this way for a long time to come. Ñ

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he year 2013 seemed to devastating tornados to sweep flash by in the blink of parts of the country. The west eye. ItÕ s hard to believe coast saw some of the worse weÕ re in the last week of the year brush fires in recent years not but itÕ s time to face facts like it only destroying property but or not 2014 is starring us in the taking the lives of firefighters face. The pace of life these days and residents. seems to have accelerated the Over the course of the year calendar. Technology was supwe continued to see senseless pose to give us more time but shootings at schools and pubDan Alexander oddly it has done the opposite, lic places. These shootings and Thoughts from keeping us so occupied that acts of violence continue to fuel times flies bye. discussions on bullying, metal Behind the Pressline I have mixed feeling when it health, and gun legislation comes to turning the page on which has resulted in growing 2013 but each new year brings new hope, op- purchases of guns, assault rifles and ammunitimism and a sense of new beginnings. 2013 tion. We also witnessed the terrorist bombing Had itÕ s moments of ups and down. It was during the Boston Marathon and the extended oddly very different than 2012 but yet in other search for the perpetrators. ways continued with unresolved issues carThe world came to together recently to celried over from the previous year. ebrate the life of Nelson Mandela and earlier The year closed on a positive note with our in the year to witness resignation of one Pope government bodies finally agreeing on a two and the election of a new peopleÕ s Pope who year federal budget plan that received biparti- is changing the Papacy and putting a renewed san support. Congressman Ryan and Senator sense of faith in the hearts of many. At the Murray put partisan politics aside and found same time the world seems no safer as a numa way address their party philosophical dif- ber of hot spots around the globe could ignite ferences and focused on the common ground at any time. which they could both agree. Our government We are also witnessing a new player in the was facing another debt limit showdown in exploration of space as China lands a rover February, so we must consider it an encour- on the Moon and has announced ambitious aging sign that an agreement was reached plans to surpass the previous exploits of the by these long time bickering political parties Unites States. Time will tell if this nation is averting another possible shutdown of the challenged by this competition or if we are federal government like we experienced in no longer motivated to lead the world in adthe fall. If weÕ ve learning nothing over the last vancements of science and exploration. few years, it is that nothing beneficial gets acOur world and the nation will continue to complished when the two sides dig their heels be affected by major events but its how we and lob grenades at each other. chose to deal with these events that defines 2013 left us hanging in many different who we are as a people. How we support ways. The economy hasnÕ t shown any true each other and deal with the effects of these clear direction towards recovery or recession. events makes all the difference. We can only The stock market continues to soar upwards hope and pray that we can begin to address and gasoline prices continue to ebb and flow many of these issues that cry out for resolushowing no rational signs of why. Health care tion, cooperation, understanding and comhasnÕ t gotten any cheaper. Many Americans promise, especially these school shooting and have lost their health insurance and there the senseless taking of life. still appears to be as much ranker over where On behalf of all of us at Denton Publications the Affordable Health Care Act will take the and New Market Press we sincerely hope your nation, as its roll out has been fraught with 2014 is full of prosperity and joy for you, your many problems. family, your community, our country and this Many among our countryman are still left small planet we share and call home. recovering from Hurricane SandyÕ s 2012 efDan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton fects on the east coast while other parts of Publications. He may be reached at dan@denpubs. the country recover from the spring and fall com.

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Thanks for pantry help To the North Countryman: The Westport Food Shelf was started over 25 years ago by the ecumenical efforts of the Westport Federated Church and St. Philip Neri Catholic Community. We were brought together for the purpose of assisting families or individuals in need of immediate and temporary assistance.

We started with a small stipend from Father Nugent himself and the Federated Church had a small fund that could be used. As needed, I would stop at the local (Grand Union at the time) store for groceries, spending on what families needed. There was always the collection of canned goods and boxed items that were very useful.

Our Thanksgiving service together was always beneficial, providing both food items and money to keep us going. We were given food from Ò government surplusÓ for a few years and then made aware of the Northeastern Regional Food Bank in Latham. We applied to them and were given a very generous grant of $1,600. It has since been cut to $600.

Our monies and food come from organizations. The Federated Church women, Dogwood Bakery, Camp Dudley, the Elizabethtown and Westport Garden Club, LadyÕ s Bridge Group, the BishopÕ s fund, the Masons, postal workers, the Boy Scouts plus many private individuals. We have received two grants for $500 each through the food bank and one person here in Westport gave $100 to the food bank on our behalf.

The students and staff of Westport Central School are not to be left out. They are very generous and these food items and monies get us through the winter, and I know this all comes from you.

We average about 15 families a month, more during the holidays and less in the summer. We give out 16 to 18 large turkey baskets at Thanksgiving and more at Christmas along with some clothes (hats, mittens, etc.) to certain families.

Most of this is donated, we usually only have the expense of the turkeys and some condiments that we purchase.

I have found this community to be very generous. When the people of this town know there is a need help comes from the strangest places.

We are truly blessed to have people that have a real concern for those in need. I have never tried to hoard food and there have been times when we have gotten pretty low, but there is always enough so we never turn anyone away empty handed.

Our group of workers are Rick and Susan Frisbie, Tammy Hoskins, Linda Adams, Dan McCormick and myself. We have always had lots of volunteers (students, scouts and individuals) to help. So again, we are so fortunate to have the program we have here in Westport and it is thanks to all of you.

Nona Hoskins Westport

Thanks to tournament To the North Countryman: With deep appreciation, I am writing on behalf of the Third Age Adult Day programs in Saranac Lake and Elizabethtown to thank the Third Annual AlzheimerÕ s Awareness Basketball tournament for donating all the proceeds from the tournament to the Third Age programs of Essex County.

These proceeds help fund the supervisors social day programs which provide services to the elderly residents of our county. The program offers a safe, secure environment where our older citizens can come for socialization as well as provide respite for their caregivers.

Fundraiser to benefit First Weekends PLATTSBURGH Ñ First Weekends is proud to present its first fundraising event for the 2014 season. On Jan. 3 from 5-8 p.m. Lowell

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A special thank you goes to John Konowitz who organized this event, Paul Buehler and Jared Lambert who assisted with the Elizabethtown games and Bill Larrow and Brian Cross who helped with the Moriah games. Thank you also to all the referees who donated their time to the tournament as well as the many, many individuals and businesses who gave donations.

Kathy Scott Program manager Third Age Adult Day Program

Grateful for help To the North Countryman: The Elizabethtown Thrift Shop, located upstairs at the Deer Õ s Head Restaurant, benefits the community in many ways. It provides good, quality items to reuse and recycle. It helps us motivate ourselves to clean out our closets on occasion. The shop provides a source of volunteerism for many in our communities and also supports our four local churches: The United Congregational Church, The Church of the Good Shepherd, St. ElizabethÕ s, and The First Congregational Church of Lewis. All our profits got to these churches monthly. ACAP, WIC and the Food Shelf also support our efforts. Once in a while someone not involved with the Thrift Shop steps forward and makes a donation from the heart.

We have needed another stair railing as many of our volunteers and customers are elderly.

Contractor Todd Stevens was asked to give us a bid to install a railing. Not only did Todd donate all the materials but labor as well to put up the new railing. A big thank you and crew of Stevens Construction. They exemplify what it means to give from the heart. Again Thank You to all our volunteers and customers. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Gay Olcott Secretary Elizabethtown Thrift Shop

SARANAC LAKE Ñ First Night Saranac Lake will take place Tuesday, Dec. 31, from 5:45 p.m. until midnight. Admission Buttons $12 prior to Dec. 31 and $15 on New YearÕ s Eve, available at the Harrietstown Town Hall. (Children 12 and under free). Schedule of events & additional information can be found at firstnightsaranaclake.org.

Volunteer seminar set PLATTSBURGH Ñ The North Country Regional Volunteer Center operated by the United Way of the Adirondack Region, has partnered up with the United Way of NNY and Greater WatertownNorth Country Chamber of Commerce to offer a free seminar on volunteer recruitment and data base development.

The training will take place at Ramada Inn located at 6300 Arsenal Street, Watertown on Jan. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a free lunch served while discussing the volunteer data base and volunteer recruitment strategies. All are encouraged to attend this invaluable training, please RSVP

by Jan. 3 to the United Way of NNY 788-5631 or email Trudy Slotnick (tslotnick@unitedway-nny.org).

ADK to host winterfest LAKE PLACID Ñ The Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) is pleased to announce it will be hosting Winterfest, part of National Winter Trails Day on Saturday, Jan. 11, at the Heart Lake Program Center in Lake Placid, New York.

For more information about our programs, directions or questions about membership, contact ADK North Country office in Lake Placid at 523-3441 or visit our website at adk.org.

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Toy drive success To the North Countryman: Each year Families First reaches out to community agencies and our donors to help adopt kids for our Christmas Gift Giving Program, for families who need assistance making sure that every child has a gift to open at Christmas with 100 percent of the gifts and cash that is donated goes directly to the families! This year we were able to ensure that 186 kids in Essex County received that help.

Some of the folks that we partnered with included; Adirondack Bank of Lake Placid, Fitness Revolution of Lake Placid, Mountain Lakes Services of Port Henry, GAP of Lake Placid, Denton Publications of Elizabethtown, Willsboro Methodist Church, Chazy-Westport Communications, Northwoods School of Lake Placid, St. ElizabethÕ s Church of Elizabethtown, DSS in Elizabethtown, Church of the Good Shepard in Elizabethtown, The ladies of the Church of Latter Day Saints, as well as numerous individuals including Board and Staff members of Families First.

When families pick up their gifts they are offered the opportunity to write a thank you note to the anonymous donor who adopted their family. Almost all gladly do so and we forward them on to the donors, who tell us they greatly appreciate the thanks!

We would like to express a huge, heart-felt thanks to all of our donors in support of this wonderful event.

JoAnne M. Caswell Executive Director Families First in Essex County, Inc.

Wurster of Lucid will be the guest bartender at Champlain Wine Company. Net profits and tips will be donated to First Weekends in Downtown Plattsburgh, Inc., a not for profit organization that seeks to enact a cultural renaissance in Downtown Plattsburgh.

According to Tim McCormick the President of First Weekends in Plattsburgh, Inc. Ò First Weekends has received a tremendous amount of support from the community, however, as we grow we find our expenses increasing and in an effort to be able to provide free cultural activities in the future we must raise money in order to continue to grow. We are very excited to be partnering with a downtown business that

has been part of First Weekends since our inception. We are busy planning our 2014 events and will be coming back stronger than ever before in April!Ó Champlain Wine Company generously donated their space and net profit along with Lowell Wurster for any tips given that evening. Ò It was a perfect fit, to hold this event downtown to keep within our themeÓ , Leigh Simonette, Vice President stated in a quote.

All donations will help cover expenses to host future events for the 2014 season.

First Weekends is excited to be planning the 2014 year and will be holding fundraising events the first weekend of the month throughout the winter.

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s a youngster growing up in the Adirondacks, I learned early on how to enjoy the winter and itÕ s many offerings, which ranged from snowball fights to snow forts, sledding, snowshoeing, skiing and skating I learned to embrace the winter at a young age, and how to take advantage of the recreational opportunities it offers.

In fact, until recently, IÕ d nearly forgotten about the many evenings spent atop the town hill tossing snowballs at passing cars. My memory was jogged just the other night, when a group of hooligans peppered my car with snowballs as I drove past the former scene of my crimes.

Adirondack winters can be the most extensive of all seasons, with snow storms typically arriving by October and the last of the snowpack hanging around until early May. If a person doesnÕ t know how to enjoy winter sports activities, it can become the cruelest of all the seasons, and up north, there is simply no way to avoid it. In fact, it is a key component the Adirondack culture. Most local kids know how to jump start a car by the age of 10 and by then, theyÕ ve already been shoveling sidewalks for at least ta couple of years. Around here, thereÕ s more money to be made shoveling snow than in mowing lawns.

Over the years, IÕ ve had the opportunity to introduce many guests to the joys of winter travel; but my greatest pleasure was derived in the process of introducing my own children to the joys of the season. They ski, skate, play hockey and both spent time with the luge and bobsled.

IÕ ve often been asked whatÕ s the most appropriate age to start a child on skis, snowshoes or skates. My standard response is, Ò As soon as itÕ s comfortable for both you and the kids!Ó Comfortable is the key word. Kids are high energy and can be easily entertained with minimum equipment and minimal instruction. However, the main focus is having fun for everyone involved.

Skis, skates or snowshoes are really winterÕ s toys. Sleds are a helpful tool for when the kids get tired.

Kids have a lower center of gravity, and if they fall the donÕ t have far to go. In fact, most kids like to fall in the snow, provided they are dressed properly.

My children have been on skis and skates from an early age. They began with boot binding skis, the type which allowed them to wear warm winter boots. They first learned how to slide, shuffle, fall and get up on the living room carpet.

Skiing is comfortable indoors as itÕ s warm, thereÕ s no deep powder, no cold mittens, no runny noses and it really generates great enthusiasm for getting outdoors.

When they finally advance to real snow, it’s important to remember they have short attention spans and mostly, they just want to have fun. DonÕ t exceed their tolerance level, and try to stop while they still want more.

Be sure to pay attention to the weather and donÕ t attempt outings in bitter cold or windy conditions. Be sure to dress kids accordingly and keep the lessons to a minimum. It is helpful to have a hill nearby, but not too steep. Even if they canÕ t kick and glide; they will want the skis to slide.

Strive to make the experience exciting and entertaining for them, and be sure to quit before they are bored or get too cold, and always keep a sled handy, just in case! ItÕ s has to be fun, or itÕ s done. Keep some hot chocolate handy.

If you want to instill a child with the desire to pursue the activity, whether skiing, snowshoeing or skating; be certain it is on their terms. Make their winter outings exciting and adventurous, and set simple yet achievable goals with a reward in mind.

We took a lot of home videos which are much easier to accomplish today than they were 15 or 20 years ago. Videos are great fun for them to watch their progress on TV, and itÕ s easier for parents to point out helpful techniques. Kids will strive to succeed if their parents are enthusiastic and involved.

Always quit the activity while you are ahead, and leave them wanting more, rather than wishing they could quit. Keep in mind that whatever the activity, it needs be for their satisfaction not yours!

A ski lesson that degenerates into a snowball fight is still good fun; even if it signals the end of the lesson.

I believe that skating is best accomplished first in an arena and similar to alpine skiing; it helps to have professional instruction. It is always better to have children learn these skills along with someone their own age and ability.

Positive reinforcement brings better results than negatives, so be sure to encourage rather than criticize. You can lead by example, but just go at a slower pace.

Nordic skiing and snowshoeing lessons can easily be handled by most parents. For either activity, I find it best to set groomed tracks appropriate to the width of the childÕ s stride. Ski or snowshoe tracks that are comfortable for an adult may be too wide for a small child to straddle and can cause them to be off balance.

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The author and his daughter ski along the base of a large ice flow in this image taken by renowned Adirondack photographer, Frank Houck.

As children progress in skill, endurance and enthusiasm, it will soon be time to graduate from the backyard to a local nordic ski center. Be sure to upgrade their equipment appropriately since nothing hampers their development more than a pair of ski boots or skates that are too tight or skis that are too small.

When a child attains the skills necessary to enjoy the winter environment, their opportunities for positive recreational experiences are virtually unlimited. Parents and children will develop commonality and a set of shared skills that will result in an indelible recreational bond. According to recent reports, there are currently more people enjoying winter sports today than ever before. This is likely due to the advances in clothing, the availability of lighter and easier to use equipment, and a progressive and proactive winter sports industry.

It is important to realize that studies indicate the majority of lifelong skiers began skiing by the time they were in the 4th grade.

The research didnÕ t stop with just winter sports. Further studies indicate the majority of lifelong outdoor travelers were initiated to outdoor sports at a similarly early age, typically by their father, an Uncle or a close family friend.

The lack of structured entertainment centers such as movie theaters, social centers or YMCAÕ s in most Adirondack communities, should not be considered a negative factor; especially if parents and community leaders make the effort to provide similarly enjoyable positive recreational opportunities.

The community of Tupper Lake has long been a leader in this regard, with their continuing volunteer efforts to reopen Big Tupper Ski Area, and to develop a new, outdoor municipal skating rink.

These new developments follow the successful effort to upgrade their local movie theater and bring it into the digital age. There is more to be done, but itÕ s obvious the community is well on the way.

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

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MALONE Ñ The year is ending and now is the time to figure out how to celebrate the beginning of a New Year and say farewell to the old one. Titus Mountain in Malone has the answer.

When it comes to New YearÕ s celebrations there are many different ways to celebrate. Some prefer watching the ball drop live from Times Square in New York City. Others may celebrate by watching fireworks go off. But at Titus Mountain in Malone it is a different story. The way that they celebrate involves snow, skiing and a lot of good cheer.

A ski center may not be the first place people think of to ring in the New Year but that isnÕ t stopping the people of this ski resort from breaking out the champagne. Anyone thinking of attending should expect to have a good time. On their website it claims that it will be a night filled with food and live music. There are a few surprises the resort has up its sleeve but will not reveal until the night of the event. For anyone concerned about how late he or she may be allowed to ski need not to worry as the lifts will remain open on New Years day until 1 a.m. This is just enough time for anyone who may not be able to stay out all night for reasons such as prior engagements like having to go to work the next morning.

There are not too many places in the world that have a parade on New YearÕ s Eve but one place that does is the ski center. To help get the evening party started guests can look forward to a parade taking place as the torch that guides the parade participants around the area makes its way down the central slope and ending at the larger outside area of the patio and lounge.

To experience some of the international flair of fireworks guests can look forward to a wonderful moment made to last a lifetime as fireworks will go off at the stroke of midnight above the mountains.

If deciding whether to just wait until nightfall to join the festivities there is no need to wait until then. The ski center starts its day at 9:30 a.m. and goes until the next day at 6 a.m. This is a family affair allowing for fun to be had by all throughout the day and early the next morning.

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CHAZY Ñ The William H. Miner Agricultural Institute hosted a successful Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge that drew 119 students from 12 northeast colleges and two Canadian universities to Plattsburgh Oct. 31Ñ Nov. 2. This event marked the 11th annual Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge which is an innovative, three-day educational competition designed to prepare students for careers in the dairy industry.

Working in mixed-university teams of five students, contestants assessed all aspects of a working dairy farm, including facilities, nutrition, financials, reproduction, animal health and much more. Students collaborated on a 20-minute team presentation that detailed their observations and suggestions to a panel of judges and participating farm families. Teams were ranked as platinum, gold or silver based on how well their evaluations matched the judgesÕ assessment of the dairy operation.

The objective of Dairy Challenge is to create a real-life situation that stresses the importance of teamwork and professionalism. Industry chair Brett Denny of Vermont DHIA explained, ÒN ot only does the Dairy Challenge teach technical knowledge, it excels in helping students develop people skills.Ó New York farms evaluated at the 2013 competition included Rusty Creek Farm, Chazy, NY; Rovers Farm, Chazy, NY; and Hidden View Farm, Champlain, NY. All teams also participated in educational workshops at the Miner Institute and attended an industry career fair. Team-building and fun activities were held throughout the weekend to encourage networking among students and dairy industry sponsors.

First place teams, which were named after top sponsors of the Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge, included: Shur-Gain USA, Inc.; Elanco Animal Health; and New England Jersey Breeders Association. The Shur-Gain USA, Inc. team was also recognized with Don Rogers honors, indicating the highest honors possible.

The 2014 Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge will be hosted by the Delaware Valley College in Pennsylvania. For more information about next yearÕ s contest, please contact Bruce Richards of Delaware Valley College at bruce.richards@delval.edu.

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Continued from page 1 NCCCA accepts scholarship applications from anyone, but they also work specifically with the Ted K Center through the Plattsburgh Housing Authority to help identify at-need children, and help them fill out the scholarship application.

NCCCA staff then review the application to make sure they qualify for the specific grant. Ò I would stress that we, as much as possible, try to figure out a way to help people take the classes. Most of our funding really is for youth, but we do try to figure out ways for other people to take classes; so we have people taking private voice lessons, violin lessons, and those are really not accessible to some people unless there is financial help,Ó said Baker.

To qualify for the youth bureau funding a class has to run at least five sessions, two hours per session, on weekends. Classes at NCCCA however do run at various times and various days throughout the week. Ò We do it because we feel that the arts are really important to Plattsburgh, itÕ s really important that people have access to the arts, to participate as learners, and in the arts,Ó she said.

People interested in seeing what classes are available at the NCCCA should consult their website, www.plattsburgharts. org, or could call the NCCCA at 563-1604. They are located on Brinkerhoff Street, next door to The Strand Theatre.

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Continued from page 1 Raspy was born with a persistent right aortic arch, a developmental defect where a band of scar tissue forms across the lower esophagus. It prevents any solid food from getting past. While his lower esophagus is constricted, his upper esophagus is flared much wider than normal. It expands and contracts noticeably even when he breathes.

Without surgery, Raspy will slowly starve to death, or

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Northern NY Research evaluating parasite control PLATTSBURGH Ñ Seventy-three percent of 273 sheep and goat farmers responding to a Cornell survey indicated problems with barber pole worm, a major cause of death in small livestock.

To help small livestock producers, the Northern New York Agricultural Development Program is funding research into alternative methods for controlling a widespread parasite of sheep and goats.

Results of the research will be shared at a series of meetings across the region Dec. 3-5.

The Cornell Sheep and Goat Program, consisting of Dr. Michael L. Thonney and Dr. Tatiana Stanton, Cornell Veterinary Parasitology Lab, Dr. Dwight Bowman and Janice Liotta are working in coordination with Northern New York Cornell Cooperative Extension Regional Livestock Team Leader Betsy Hodge and NNY small livestock producers to are evaluate promising alternative methods for controlling barber pole worm and other internal parasites in sheep and

goats.

Haemonchus contortus is a stomach parasite commonly known as barber pole worm. The parasite has become increasingly resistant to traditional anthelmintic Ð anti-worming Ð treatments. Ò Barber pole worm is widespread throughout our regional grazing pastures and particularly flourishes under wet and warm conditions as were prevalent throughout the summer of 2013,Ó Hodge says. Ò Many North Country sheep and goat farmers already report barber pole parasite resistance to multiple de-worming medications,Ó Hodge says Two NNY sheep farms and one goat producer participated in the evaluation of the use of copper oxide wire particles (COWP) in conjunction with pasture rotation rest periods to reduce barber pole infections. Sheep and goat producers in the southeastern U.S. have seen good results with this anti-parasitic treatment.

Rhonda Butler of Asgaard Farm and Dairy, a diversified livestock farm in

could aspirate if he were to get to some solid food. Ò His litter mates are four times his size, and he pushes them around, tells them to get away from the food. He was the first one to climb over the whelping box to get out, even though heÕ s the smallest,Ó said McCormick. Ò He ripped open the big bag of dog food because heÕ s so hungry. He easily could have died just from that, because the pressure of the food sitting there could have blocked his airway.Ó McCormick was given Raspy when his owners, who had been trying to keep him alive on liquid food, got to the point

AuSable Forks, tested three levels of the copper treatment on her dairy goats. Ò Preliminary indications were that the treatment could be effective at a welltargeted dose. We are looking forward to hearing the complete project results at the December meeting and if the results are definitive or compelling we will add the treatment as another way to keep parasites at bay and keep our animals healthy and strong,Ó Butler says.

Butler says the project results will guide their dosing size and frequency decisions and notes that the on-farm research has also indicated the likelihood that higher doses of the treatment are not warranted because they are no more effective than mid-level doses.

The anti-worming treatment was administered in combination with rotational grazing on the participating farms and Hodge points out that Asgaard Farm made good use of multi-species grazing by cows and goats to help control parasite load on pastures.

that they couldnÕ t do it anymore. Raspy was choking when he tried to eat, and his ribs and backbone stick out so much that he sometimes wears a Christmas sweater to cover them up, and to keep him warm. Cornell Veterinary Hospital had quoted the owners a price of $2,600 - $4,500 for the surgery to possibly save his life. They couldnÕ t afford it.

McCormick has arraigned for surgery for Raspy at the Pittsfield Animal Hospital in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, where doctors have agreed to do the surgery for their costÉ still potentially a substantial amount. Ò ItÕ s a risky surgery because you have to go into the chest, and itÕ s often difficult when youÕ re looking at it to see exactly where the problem is. There are a number of different things besides that it could be, but this is the most common thing,Ó she said.

Because of his condition, and his exploring, puppy nature, Raspy has become a fixture in the lobby of McCormickÕ s Saranac clinic, where he can be watched by the veterinary technicians to keep him out of trouble, and he can greet people as they come in. Almost everybody who stops by the clinic leaves in tears, many after making a small, or sometimes even a large contribution to help with the costs of his surgery and recovery. McCormick and several of her vet techs have been taking turns bringing him home at night.

He will likely require a feeding tube for a while after the surgery, while his upper esophagus returns, hopefully, to its normal size.

Raspy is scheduled for surgery before Christmas, with a lengthy recovery likely afterward. ItÕ s possible that after surgery heÕ ll need a specially made chair so that he can sit up while eating, then will have to wait for at least 20 minutes while his food goes down.

Anyone wishing to help bring Christmas to Raspy, and help with his surgery and recovery costs, can contact the Saranac Veterinary Clinic at 518-293-8591, or at 3900 Route 3, Saranac, NY 12981.

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ELLENBURG — Turbo Kick class, Ellenburg Town Hall, 13 Brandy Brook Road, $7. 6- 6:45 p.m.

ELLENBURG — Zumba dance-fitness party, Ellenburg Town Hall, 13 Brandy Brook Road, $5. 6:45 - 7:30 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH — Hot Mess performs at Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court Street, 10 p.m. $3-$5.

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ESSEX — Saturday Therapuetic Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 10-11:15 a.m. $12. 963-4300.

PLATTSBURGH — Figure Drawing Practice Group, North Country Cultural Center for the Arts, 23 Brinkerhoff Street, 10:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. $5-$10, 563-1604.

PLATTSBURGH — Hot Mess performs at Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court Street, 10 p.m. $3-$5.

LONG LAKE — Polar Bear Plunge, Long Lake Town Beach 1 p.m. Participants will raise funds for the Wounded Warriors Project. registration at the Adirondack hotel at 10 a.m. Call 624-3077 for details.

LAKE PLACID — Holiday Festival on Ice. Tickets from $25. Contact Lake Placid Olympic Center box office, 523-3330, or www.whiteface.com.

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LAKE PLACID — Wing Chun Kung Fu Classes, 462 Averyville Lane, 10-11 a.m.

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Monday, Dec. 30

ESSEX — Monday Multi Level Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 4:30-5:45 p.m. $12. 963-4300.

PLATTSBURGH — Figure Drawing Practice Group, North Country Cultural Center for the Arts, 23 Brinkerhoff Street, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. $5-$10, 563-1604.

Tuesday, Dec. 31

PLATTSBURGH — New Years Extravaganza with Capital Zen and Lucid to perform, The Monopole, 17 Protection Ave, open till 8 a.m.

PERU —Peru Memorial VFW, 710 Pleasant Street. Dinner and Party open to the public. $40/couple or $25 each. Includes hors d’oeuvres, prime rib dinner, wine or draft beer, music, dancing and party favors. 643-2309 MALONE —1st First Tracks, at Titus mountain, 215 Johnson Road, malone.

Torchlight Parade followed by fireworks at midnight.

New Year’s Eve Extravaganda with Capital Zen and Lucid, Dec 31

PLattsburgh - New Years Extravaganza with Capital Zen and Lucid to perform, The Monopole, 17 Protection Ave, open till 8 a.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 1

ELIZABETHTOWN — Al-Anon Family Group for families and friends of problem drinkers to meet at the Hand House, 8273 River Street, noon - 1p.m.

ESSEX — Wednesday Multi Level Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 5:30-6:45 p.m. $12. 963-4300.

LAKE PLACID — Wing Chun Kung Fu youth classes for students age 12 and older, 462 Averyville Lane, 4:30 - 6 p.m. 524-1834 or email ipmanwingchunlp@ gmail.com.

Thursday, Jan. 2

ESSEX — Thursday Vinyasa/Flow Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 10-11:15 a.m. $12. 963-4300.

ESSEX — Kids’ Yoga Thursdays, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 4-5 p.m. $12. 963-4300.

LAKE PLACID — Wing Chun Kung Fu Classes, 462 Averyville Lane, 4:30 - 6 p.m.

524-1834 or email ipmanwingchunlp@gmail.com.

Friday, Jan. 3

1st Weekends fundraiser, Jan 3

Plattsburgh - First Weekends fundraiser - Guest bartender Lowell Wurster of

Lucid at the Champlain Wine Company from 5 - 8 p.m. All tips benefit Plattsburgh’s First Weekends Committee. Wurster is below, second from right.

PLATTSBURGH — National touring duo, Dana & Susan Robinson make return a appearance at Palmer Street Coffeehouse on Friday, January 3, at 7:30 p.m. From Asheville, North Carolina, husband and wife duo, Dana & Susan, are two guitarplaying, banjo-frailing, fiddle-sawing, and harmony-singing interpreters of the American experience. Their music is the sound and feel of bedrock America. Palmer St Coffeehouse runs on the first Friday of the month from October to June. Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 7:30pm. Refreshments are available. The Coffeehouse is well known for its welcoming atmosphere and fine acoustic music. For more information, find us on Facebook! $10.00 PLATTSBURGH — First Weekends fundraiser - Guest bartender Lowell Wurster of Lucid at the Champlain Wine Company from 5 - 8 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 4

ESSEX — Saturday Therapuetic Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 10-11:15 a.m. $12. 963-4300.

Sunday, Jan. 5

LAKE PLACID — Wing Chun Kung Fu Classes, 462 Averyville Lane, 10-11 a.m.

524-1834 or email ipmanwingchunlp@gmail.com.

TREADWELLS MILLS — St. Joseph’s pancake breakfast, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Monday, Jan. 6

LAKE PLACID — Wing Chun Kung Fu youth classes for students age 12 and older, 462 Averyville Lane, 4:30 - 6 p.m. 524-1834 or email ipmanwingchunlp@ gmail.com.

Thursday, Jan. 16

ESSEX — Thursday Vinyasa/Flow Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 10-11:15 a.m. $12. 963-4300.

LAKE PLACID — Wing Chun Kung Fu Classes, 462 Averyville Lane, 4:30 - 6 p.m.

524-1834 or email ipmanwingchunlp@gmail.com.

Saturday, Jan. 18

ESSEX — Saturday Therapuetic Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 10-11:15 a.m. $12. 963-4300.

Sunday, Jan. 19

LAKE PLACID — Wing Chun Kung Fu Classes, 462 Averyville Lane, 10-11 a.m.

524-1834 or email ipmanwingchunlp@gmail.com.

Monday, Jan. 20

ESSEX — Monday Multi Level Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 4:30-5:45 p.m. $12. 963-4300.

Wednesday, Jan. 22

ELIZABETHTOWN — Al-Anon Family Group for families and friends of problem drinkers to meet at the Hand House, 8273 River Street, noon - 1p.m.

ESSEX — Wednesday Multi Level Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 5:30-6:45 p.m. $12. 963-4300.

LAKE PLACID — Wing Chun Kung Fu youth classes for students age 12 and older, 462 Averyville Lane, 4:30 - 6 p.m. 524-1834 or email ipmanwingchunlp@ gmail.com.

Thursday, Jan. 23

ESSEX — Thursday Vinyasa/Flow Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 10-11:15 a.m. $12. 963-4300.

LAKE PLACID — Wing Chun Kung Fu Classes, 462 Averyville Lane, 4:30 - 6 p.m.

524-1834 or email ipmanwingchunlp@gmail.com.

Saturday, Jan. 25

ESSEX — Saturday Therapuetic Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 10-11:15 a.m. $12. 963-4300.

Sunday, Jan. 26

LAKE PLACID — Wing Chun Kung Fu Classes, 462 Averyville Lane, 10-11 a.m.

524-1834 or email ipmanwingchunlp@gmail.com.

Monday, Jan. 27

ESSEX — Monday Multi Level Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 4:30-5:45 p.m. $12. 963-4300.

Wednesday, Jan. 29

ELIZABETHTOWN — Al-Anon Family Group for families and friends of problem drinkers to meet at the Hand House, 8273 River Street, noon - 1p.m.

ESSEX — Wednesday Multi Level Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 5:30-6:45 p.m. $12. 963-4300.

LAKE PLACID — Wing Chun Kung Fu youth classes for students age 12 and older, 462 Averyville Lane, 4:30 - 6 p.m. 524-1834 or email ipmanwingchunlp@ gmail.com.

Thursday, Jan. 30

ESSEX — Thursday Vinyasa/Flow Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 10-11:15 a.m. $12. 963-4300.

ESSEX — Kids’ Yoga Thursdays, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 4-5 p.m. $12. 963-4300.

PLATTSBURGH — Opening for Dreams and Visions: The Art of Noah Savett, Joseph C. and Joan T. Burke Gallery, Plattsburgh State Art Museum, Myers Fine Arts Building, 101 Broad Street, 5-6:30 p.m. 10-11:15 a.m. $12. 963-4300.

Sunday, Feb. 2

CHAMPLAIN — The Northern Lights Square Dance club Dance, 6 p.m. Potluck Supper, Northeastern Clinton County School, 103 Route 276, 7:30-10 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 5

ELIZABETHTOWN — Al-Anon Family Group for families and friends of problem drinkers to meet at the Hand House, 8273 River Street, noon - 1p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 11

CHAMPLAIN — Northern Lights Square Dance club Valentine’s dance, Northeastern Clinton County School, 103 Route 276.

Wednesday, Feb. 12

ELIZABETHTOWN — Al-Anon Family Group for families and friends of problem drinkers to meet at the Hand House, 8273 River Street, noon - 1p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 19

ELIZABETHTOWN — Al-Anon Family Group for families and friends of problem drinkers to meet at the Hand House, 8273 River Street, noon - 1p.m.

ESSEX — Monday Multi Level Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 4:30-5:45 p.m. $12. 963-4300.

Tuesday, Jan. 7

Hot Mess at Olive Ridley’s, Dec 28

Plattsburgh - Hot Mess performs at Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court Street, 10 p.m.

LAKE PLACID — African Dance Class every Tuesday from January 7 thru March 4 at the LPCA Annex 7:30 - 8:30PM. $8 drop-in or $60 for entire series. Contact info: 518-791-9586

Wednesday, Jan. 8

ELIZABETHTOWN — Al-Anon Family Group for families and friends of problem drinkers to meet at the Hand House, 8273 River Street, noon - 1p.m.

ESSEX — Wednesday Multi Level Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 5:30-6:45 p.m. $12. 963-4300.

LAKE PLACID — Wing Chun Kung Fu youth classes for students age 12 and older, 462 Averyville Lane, 4:30 - 6 p.m. 524-1834 or email ipmanwingchunlp@ gmail.com.

$3-$5.

Thursday, Jan. 9

ESSEX — Thursday Vinyasa/Flow Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 10-11:15 a.m. $12. 963-4300.

LAKE PLACID — Wing Chun Kung Fu Classes, 462 Averyville Lane, 4:30 - 6 p.m.

524-1834 or email ipmanwingchunlp@gmail.com.

Saturday, Jan. 11

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For additional information, call Shawn Ryan at 873-6368ex 219.

ESSEX — Saturday Therapuetic Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 10-11:15 a.m. $12. 963-4300.

PERU — Brodi Sussdorff Family Fundraiser, 1 p.m., Murphy’s Bar. Live music, raffle, bake sale, silent auction. $5 cover charge. Proceeds benefit the Sussdorf family with medical expenses.

CHAMPLAIN — The Northern Lights Square Dance club Dance, 6 p.m. Potluck Supper, Northeastern Clinton County School, 103 Route 276, 7:30-10 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 12

LAKE PLACID — Wing Chun Kung Fu Classes, 462 Averyville Lane, 10-11 a.m.

524-1834 or email ipmanwingchunlp@gmail.com.

Monday, Jan. 13

ESSEX — Monday Multi Level Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 4:30-5:45 p.m. $12. 963-4300.

Wednesday, Jan. 15

ELIZABETHTOWN — Al-Anon Family Group for families and friends of problem drinkers to meet at the Hand House, 8273 River Street, noon - 1p.m.

ESSEX — Wednesday Multi Level Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 5:30-6:45 p.m. $12. 963-4300.

In Brief Ski jumping and fireworks in Lake Placid

LAKE PLACID — There will be a fireworks display Sunday, Dec. 29, over the Olympic Jumping Complex, in Lake Placid. The display, scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., is a part of the eveningÕ s ski jump competition, which gets underway at 6 p.m. with action off the K20, K48 and K90 ski jumps.

Several jumpers will participate in an exhibition jump off both the K20 and K48 jumps, before the three round competition gets underway on the famed 90 meter ski jump.

Admission to the ski jumping event, followed by the fireworks, is $16 for adults, $10 for juniors and seniors, with children six and under free. Admission is also free with the purchase of the Olympic Sites Passport.

For more information about this event and all of the events taking place on ORDAÕ s Olympic venues, log onto whitefacelakeplacid.com.

Pendragon seeks young playwrites

SARANAC LAKE Ñ Pendragon Theatre is looking for submissions for its first annual Young Playwrights’ Festival, which will take place at the theatre on April 5 and 6. In order to be eligible, plays must be between 10 and 30 pages long, and can be on the subject of your choosing. Co-writing with other students is allowed. There are no fees to submit, and up to three plays per playwright/playwrighting team may be submitted. Pendragon will contact Festival Competition winners in mid-February.The deadline for submissions has been extended to Feb. 1.

For more information, or to download the submission form, please visit our website at pendragontheatre.org, call us at 891-1854 or email to info@pendragontheatre.org.

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WANTED ALL MOTORCYCLES, before 1980, Running or not. $Top CASH$ PAID! 1-315-5698094 WANTS TO PURCHASE minerals and other oil & gas interests. Send details P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co 80201

SINGLE-FAMILY HOME $29,000 REMODELED 2 bdrm, .3 acre, Rte. 9, Front Street, Keeseville, NY. Live in or a P/E Ratio of 5 to 1 investment. 518-3356904.

BEN & JERRY’S FRANCHISE of Lake Placid is for sale. For information and inquiries call 518791-4029 Ask for Dave

(2) TRAILERS (OPEN) - both excellent condition; 2010 Triton 20' Aluminum - max wgt. 7500 lbs.

Asking $4900 and 1989 Bison 31' overal Gooseneck, Asking $2900.

518-546-3568.

(4) CHEVY RIMS, Steel, 16" x 6.5", 6 lug w/pressure monitors. $250 OBO. 518-524-7124.

AUTO WANTED

1 ACRE OF Land at Wood Rd., West Chazy, NY, close to schools, nice location. Please call 518-4932478 for more information.

CROWN POINT LAND - 53 Peasley Road. Property offers 3.5 acres on Putnam Creek with 600 feet of road frontage, a 50' x 30' 2 story frame barn with electricity and oil heat. Zones residential. Can be converted or build new. Beautiful spot and minutes to the Northway or Ticonderoga. $65,000.

Purdy Realty LLC - 384-1117.

Call Frank Villanova - 878-4275 cell

MORRISONVILLE 4 BR/2.5 BA, Single Family Home, 1,920 square feet, bulit in 1998, Colonial Cape, attached 2 car garage, gas fireplace, finished basement, large fenced in backyard with above ground swimming pool on corner lot. Located in Morrisonville in the Saranac School District. Great Family Neighborhood. $229,500 Call 518-726-0828 Dfirenut@gmail.com

MOTORCYCLES

2001 SUPRA SANTERA low hrs., mint cond., great ski wake board boat, beautiful trailer included, $19,500. 518-891-5811

1974 HARLEY DAVIDSON SUPERGLIDE MOTORCYCLE purchased new, always garaged, 2800 original miles, collectors item, serious buyers only, $6000 FIRM. 518-891-4749

2005 WHITEHALL SPIRIT rowing/sailboat. Classic boat, rare find. Must sell! Asking $4500 OBO. 845-868-7711

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Any Condition. Call 1-800-8645796 or www.carbuyguy.com TOP CASH FOR CARS, Any Car/ Truck, Running or Not. Call for INSTANT offer: 1-800-454-6951

ALTONA, NY 3 BR/2 BA, Single Family Home, bulit in 1994, Perfect entertainment home, peaceful country setting 15 minutes from Plattsburgh. Large deck, 28' pool, patio with built in gas grill, 2 car garage with workshop. A MUST SEE $105,000 518-570-0896

1977 156 GLASTRON Boat with 70 HP Johnson motor, with trailer, excellent condition. $2500. 518359-8605

CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! Top $$$$$ PAID! Running or Not, All Years, Makes, Models. Free Towing! We're Local! 7 Days/Week.

Call Toll Free: 1-888-416-2330

BOATS

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BUYING EVERYTHING! FURS, Coins, Gold, Antiques, Watches, Silver, Art, Diamonds."The Jewelers Jeweler Jack" 1-917-696-2024

By Appointment. Lic-Bonded.

CASH PAID- up to $28/Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. 1-DAY PAYMENT. 1-800371-1136

CRANBERRY LAKE 90 Acre Hunting Camp, 8 cabins, well, septic, off grid, solar power generator, on ATV/snowmobile trail, 1/2 acre pond, wood & propane heat, 55 miles from Lake Placid, one mile off Route 3. $155,000. 518-359-9859

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2007 STINGRAY BOAT 25' Stingray Criuser, only 29 hours, LIKE NEW, sleeps 4, has bathroom, microwave, fridge, table, includes trailer, stored inside every winter. (518) 570-0896 $49,000

CARS

14 SECTIONS OF 8’ Pressured treated boat docking w/ latter, adjustable hight stands, excellent condition, Also 12x14 Floating Raft w/latter. 518-563-3799 or 518-563-4499 Leave Message.

2000 CADILLAC STS, loaded, leather, Northstar motor, no rust, always garaged, 95k miles, never seen snow, very good condition, $4995. 518-891-4749 Call: (518) 891-4749

16’ CENTER CONSOLE FIBERGLASS SCOUT BOAT, 50hp & 6hp Yamaha motors, Humming chart & depth plotter, trailer & cover. $10,500. 518-4834466

2006 MINI COOPER, 5 spd, 2 dr. New tires, brakes & exhaust. Dual sunroof, leather interior, excellent condition. Comes w/warranty if wanted. $8500 OBO. Call: (518) 524-6709

1980 18 1/2 FT. Century Cuddy Cabin, 120 HP I/O, trailer, GPS depth finder, down rigger, plus. $2400 OBO. 518-963-8220 or 518 -569-0118

CLASSIC 1973 CAMARO, 350 Auto, V-8 Engine, original 55,000 miles, $12,000, very good condition 518-359-9167.

Call: (518) 359-9167

ACCESSORIES FISHER SNOW PLOW 7' 6" Minute Mount 2, used 2 winters, $3500 Negotiable. 518-524-0582 or 518643-5244

2010 HONDA STATELINE 1500 Miles, Black, Factory Custom Cruiser, 312 CC $7,800 518-5698170 WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE KAWASAKI 1967-1980 Z1900, KZ900, KZ1000, ZIR, KX1000MKII, A1-250, W1-650, H1 -500, H2-750, S1-250, S2-350, S3 -400 SUZUKI GS400, GT380, GT750, Honda CB750 (1969,1970) CASH. FREE PICKUP. 1-800-7721142, 1-310-721-0726 usa@classicrunners.com

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 2002 COACHMAN MIRADA self contained, 24,840 miles, clean & runs great, Asking $16,800. 518846-7337

TRUCKS

BUCKET TRUCK FOR SALE 1987 International 1900 Single Axle, with Steel Out-Riggers on the rear near back wheels. Truck has DT466 Diesel engine with 132,000 miles, in very good condition. A one man bucket, will reach 50' high. Bucket also equipted with winch and picking point from both booms. Truck licensed, and ready to drive or work. Asking $7,500 or Trade.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC): Name: Clark’s Landing LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/30/2013.

Office location: Clinton County, SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to C/O Clark’s Landing LLC, 121 Bridge Street, Plattsburgh, 12901. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

Latest date which LLC is to dissolve: No specific date.

N C M - 1 1 / 2 3 12/28/2013-6TC53998 ----------------------------PILON TRANSPORT COMPANY, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 05-10-06.

Office in Clinton Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 410 Ratta Rd., Chazy, NY 12921.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

WOOD WORKS CHAZY LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/13/13. Office in Clinton Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Rodger Bodine, 349 Trombly Ln, Chazy, NY 12921. Purpose: General.

NCM-12/7-1/11/20146TC-52171 ----------------------------BRIDGE SIDE PROPERTIES, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/22/13. Office in Clinton Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to 122 Cooper Dr., Plattsburgh, NY 12901, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NCM-12/7-1/11/20146TC-52174 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF CHAMPLAIN EXPRESS, LLC (PURSUANT TO SECTION 203 OF THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Articles of Organization of Champlain Express, LLC (the “Company”) were filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York on November 26,

2013.

The Company is being formed for any lawful business purpose and shall have all the powers set forth in Section 202(a) - 202(q) of the New York Limited Liability Company Law. The office of the Company is to be located in the County of Clinton, State of New York.

The Secretary of State has been designated as the agent of the Company upon who process against the Company may be served.

The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the Company served upon such Secretary of State is: 206 West Bay Plaza, Plattsburgh, New York 12901.

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Liability Company Law. The office of the Company is to be located in the County of Clinton, State of New York.

The Secretary of State has been designated as the agent of the Company upon who process against the Company may be served.

The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the Company served upon such Secretary of State is: 206 West Bay Plaza, Plattsburgh, New York 12901.

N C M - 1 2 / 1 4 1/18/2014-6TC-52185 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF RAYRYE HOLDING COMPANY LLC. Arts.

Of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 10/31/13.

Office location: Clinton County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 176 US Oval, Plattsburgh, NY 12903. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF P L AT T S B U R G H AUTO GROUP, LLC (PURSUANT TO SECTION 203 OF THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Articles of Organization of Plattsburgh Auto Group, LLC (the “Company”) were filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York on November 26, 2013.

The Company is being formed for any lawful business purpose and shall have all the powers set forth in Section 202(a) - 202(q) of the New York Limited

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF TALL PINE ESTATES, LLC. Arts.

Of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 11/14/13.

Office location: Clinton County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall

mail process to: 44 Spyglass Way, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. Purpose: any lawful activity.

N C M - 1 2 / 1 4 1/18/2014-6TC-56693 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 15 CHAMPLAIN, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on November 27, 2013.

Office location: Clinton County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 10 Maxwell Drive, Suite 205, Clifton Park, New York 12065. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

N C M - 1 2 / 1 4 1/18/2014-6TC-52180 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 11 P L AT T S B U R G H , LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on November 27, 2013.

Office location: Clinton County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 10 Maxwell Drive, Suite 205, Clifton Park, New York 12065. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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---------------------------NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION OF MAIN MILL STREET INVESTMENTS, LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 11/27/13. Office location: Clinton County.

LLC formed in Nevada on 4/25/2003.

NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 1508 Olive Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. Agent upon whom process may be served.

Principal b u s i n e s s address:2360 Corporate Circle, Suite 400, Henderson, NV 89074. Cert. of Org. filed with Nevada Secretary of State, Nevada State Capital Building, 101 North Carson Street, Suite 3, Carson City, NV 89701. Purpose: all lawful purposes N C M - 1 2 / 2 1 1/25/2014-6TC-57509 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF RT 3 DEVELOPMENT LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 11/10/08. Office location: Clinton County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 412 Rt. 3, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. Purpose: any lawful activity.

N C M - 1 2 / 2 1 1/25/2014-6TC-57516 ----------------------------DAVID ALLEN ENTERPRISES, LLC

Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/11/2013.

Office in Clinton Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 5131 US Ave., Plattsburgh, NY 12901, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NCM-12/21-1/25/146TC-57526 ----------------------------NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION OF WOEL & THOMPSON, LLC. Authority filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/24/2013. Office in Clinton County.

Formed in WY on 7/30/2013. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 109 E. 17th St. Suite #4641 Cheyenne, WY 82001. Purpose: real estate investing NCM-12/21-1/25/146TC-57530 ----------------------------HILZACK PROPERTIES, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/2/2013. Office in Clinton Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to 52 Cornelia St., Plattsburgh, NY 12901, which is also the principal business location.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NCM-12/28-2/1/20146TC-57602

----------------------------GIUSEPPEíS PIZZA 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 December 16, 2013.

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 114 Consumer Square, Plattsburgh, New York 12901.

PURPOSE: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

NCM-12/28-2/1/146TC-57532 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF M O R G A N ELECTRIC, LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 12/11/13.

Office location: Clinton County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 53 Sandra Ave., Plattsburgh, NY 12901. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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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 CADYVILLE St. James’ Church 26 Church Rd., Cadyville. 293-7026.

Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m., Sunday Masses: 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Daily Mass Mon.-Fri.: 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. Anticipated Mass: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday Mass: 8 a.m. Weekday Masses: Thursday and Friday 9 a.m.

Christ & St. John’s Episcopal/ Anglican Church - 18 Butternut Street, Champlain. (518) 298-8543.

Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m. Patricia A. Beauharnois, Deacon Vicar CHAZY Sacred Heart Church - Box 549, Chazy 12921. (518) 846-7650. Sunday Mass (Ant) 6 p.m., Sun. 8 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 DANNEMORA Dannemore United Methodist Church - 86 Clark Street, PO Box 488, Dannemora, NY. Pastors Wendy and Gary Rhodehamel.

Phone: 518-891-9287. Worship and Sunday School -- Sunday 11:00 a.m. tedtrevail@gmail.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.

ELLENBURG CENTER United Methodist Church of Ellenburg - 5 Church St., PO 142, Ellenburg Center, NY 12934 Pastor: Gary Rhodenhamel Phone: 518-8919287 Hours: 9am Service, Sunday Worship & Sunday School ELLENBURG DEPOT Ellenburg Depot Wesleyan Church 2179 Plank Rd., PO Box 177 Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935. Pastor: Robert R. Phillips. Phone: 594-3902. Sunday Family Bible Hour: 9:50 a.m. Sunday Worship Time: 10:50 a.m. ChildrenÕ s Youth Ministries: Call for schedule.

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

Anticipated Saturday Mass, 5:30 p.m.

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

Mooers United Methodist Church 14 East St., Located adjacent to old Post Office. Sunday service, 9:30 a.m. Contemporary & traditional music, activities for children, youth and families, 236-7129, pastoral@ twcny.rr.com, www.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 Plattsburgh United Methodist Church - 127 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. 563-2992. Pastor Phil Richards.

Service Sunday 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Nursery available at 10 a.m.

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 9 a.m., Communion Service: Wednesday 9 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 19, Sciota.

WEST CHAZY West Chazy Community Church Pastor Marty Martin. 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. Tuesday; Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - West Church Street, West Chazy. Saturday Vigil Mass, 4 p.m. Sunday Mass 10 a.m. Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday at 9 a.m. Confessions: Saturday, 3-3:30 p.m.

These Northern Tier Churches Are Supported By The Following Businesses:

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