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Combat Veteran Motorcyclers eye new members

shawn@denpubs.com CHAZY — Officials at the United Way of the Adirondack Region trekked to the cow barn at Miner Institute in Chazy recently to pucker up for the cause.

As part of their ongoing fund raising drive Bruce Garcia, co-chair of the drive, challenged the Miner Institute to raise $3,000. If they were able to raise that amount, Miner Institute Dr. Rick Grant challenged Garcia and United Way Executive Director John Bernardi to kiss a cow. Ò WeÕ re really appreciative of you and all that you raised for the United Way and our partner agencies,Ó said Ber CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

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Bruce Garcia (left) and John Bernardi plant kisses on Pepsi as part of a challenge that if the Miner Institute were to raise $3,000 for United Way, the two would kiss the fair-award-winning cow.

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Kearney nabs second in World Cup stop With retirement likely, FIS calls the season an “extended victory lap” for the Vermont moguls star

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Hannah Kearney soars through the air off the second jump on the Wilderness mogul course at Whiteface Mountain on Jan. 29. She finished the World Cup event in second place, just .43 points behind Canada’s Justine Dufour-Lapointe.

WILMINGTON -- Knees pumping like pistons, Hannah Kearney blazed over and through mogul after mogul on her way to the second jump.

Then, for a moment that seemed as if time somehow slowed, she was airborne, skis crossed and body spinning, eyes on the snow 15 feet below.

Kearney spotted her landing, touched down, and was instantaneously back into a rhythm navigating terrain few skiers can handle at a fraction of the pace. She crossed the line, edges biting hard into the skied-off finish area, and waited for the scores to come in, all while the crowd cheered and a network video camera zoomed in for that first reaction to her score.

It was, perhaps, the last time Kearney would stand at the

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Combat Veterans’ Motorcycle Assoc scouts new members

By Shawn Ryan

shawn@denpubs.com KEESEVILLE Ñ YouÕ ve probably seen them on the roads; with a large skull back patch emblazoned with the words Ò Combat Vets Association,Ó astride a rumbling motorcycle.

Whether theyÕ re taking part in their massive annual charity ride, or leading out the mile long procession for each Honor Flight, the Combat VeteransÕ Motorcycle Association (CVMA) is more than just some graying Vietnam veterans out for a joy ride on their hogs.

Organized four years ago, the Ò Ghost ChapterÓ of the CVMA is one of six chapters across New York State. Their national membership numbers in the ten thousands.

Each year on the third weekend in July the Ghost Riders host a charity ride which attracts 250 veterans and civilians alike, and raises thousands of dollars for local veteransÕ charities, or veterans in need. But, says chapter past-President Harry Treadway, itÕ s their participation in Honor Flights which brings them the most satisfaction. Ò ItÕ s just the fact that we get to do something for the Greatest Generation. They deserve whatever we can give them. Otherwise we would be speaking Japanese or German.Ó Through meeting World War II veterans, Treadway says many

CVMA members have formed lasting friendships with their older comrades.

Currently nearly 30 strong in membership, the Ghost Chapter is actively searching for new membership from the younger generation of combat veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Ò In any organization you need young members if you are going to survive,Ó he said.

But for Treadway, recruiting younger combat veterans is more than just keeping his chapter rolling. Getting together with older veterans, many of whom have dealt with the problems of assimilating back into civilian life after combat, can be a great help to younger veterans. Ò WhatÕ s important is that these young vets understand the value of being out with these older vets. There are enough of us guys who have been around that block and know what theyÕ re dealing with.Ó Membership in the CVMA is simple, says Treadway. A person has to be a combat veteran, and has to ride a motorcycle over 500 cc, any brand.

Veterans interested in learning more about the Ghost Chapter of the CVMA can consult their Facebook page at CVMA Chapter 19-3 Ò The Ghost ChapterÓ , or talk to any members sporting the distinctive skull logo.

Local CVMA past-President Harry Treadway speaking at a CVMA event this past summer.

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Volunteer-powered Big Tupper opens for downhill skiing Local volunteers key to Big Tupper revitalization, success

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com TUPPER LAKE Ñ If you look carefully after touching down at the Big Tupper Ski Resort, youÕ ll notice a small sign in the lodgeÕ s front window: Ò Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those doing it.Ó Following several weeks of sustained snowfall, Big Tupper opened this past weekend, launching the fifth season since a group of local volunteers tackled what was once seen as an

improbable project, the resurrection of a moribund ski resort.

BLOOD, SWEAT AND TEARS The rebirth of what was once one of the stateÕ s premier ski destinations began in September 2009 when Jim LaValley, a local realtor, floated the idea to repair and possibly reopen the resort, which had been shuttered for a decade. Ò Most people thought he was crazy,Ó recalled Big Tupper Operations Coordinator Kate Bencze.

Cliff LaMere was dispatched to inspect thethen defunct chairlift and spent three days examining the gear. Ò My fear of heights is non-existent,Ó he laughed.

Afterward, a group met at the local VFW to discuss the impossible.

Four months later, after a lot of Ò blood, sweat and tears,Ó the team got it all together, recalled Bill Mozdzier, who now serves as a trail groomer.

Aside from a brief blip, Big Tupper has been running for the past half-decade, a symbol of perseverance in a town thatÕ s been rubbed raw by tectonic shifts in the economy that have left many wondering if their best days are behind them.

TheyÕ re not.

The Big Tupper Ski Resort kicked off their fifth season this past weekend. Pictured above are some of the volunteers who made it possible. From left: Dale Reandeau, Tim Brown, Tom Sciacca, Cliff LaMere, Bill Mozdzier, Kate Bencze and Ted Merrihew.

Photo by Pete DeMola

HISTORY Alongside logging, the ski biz once played a crucial role in the townÕ s econ-

omy.

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back and forth between public and private ownership before it went down for good in 1999.

The door was locked and everything preserved in time.

With it came the end of an era. Ò It was a culture this town had that was awesome,Ó said Mozdzier.

Canadians held 65 percent of seasonal passes. They bought homes, rented apartments and kept local restaurants and motels flush with cash.

For 40 years, the resort also instilled a unique set of shared cultural experiences amongst local children.

Parents dropped kids off in the morning and collected them in the late-afternoon.

Since everyone knew everyone, resort staff became like a big family.

The infrastructure, too, lent itself to all-ages outings because every trail led back to the base, making it nearly impossible to get lost, noted Operations Coordinator Tom Sciacca. Ò This is a good mountain, a great family mountain,Ó said ski patrolman Ted Merrihew.

Skiing in general, said Tom Sciacca, promotes a culture of respect and independence. Ò They take care of themselves and respect others,Ó he said. Ò It forms a sense of community that doesnÕ t exist elsewhere Ñ it stands out as a tremendous asset for the raising of children.Ó That culture took a hit with the closure. Ò It was a missing piece in this community,Ó said Bencze. Ò We had youth growing up without knowing.Ó RENOVATION The resort, which sits at a base elevation of 2,000 feet and boasts a 1,151-foot vertical drop, began to return to the earth.

“When we first started cleaning up, it looked like something out of a zombie movie,Ó said Sciacca, citing wild and untamed trails.

In the lodge, the carpet moldered, windows

shattered and plants began to poke through the flooring. Ò I called it the Ô indoor putting green,Õ Ó laughed LaMere.

Recovery came in stages.

The first year, one section was opened; then, after months of pruning and chopping undergrowth by hand, a second section was revealed the following year, while the third revived the snack bar and concessions stand.

Current usable area is now doubled since that first day in 2009. Ò Countless hours is what got us here,Ó said Sciacca, who also lauded Titus Mountain for their exhaustive efforts, from lift training and unwavering pledges of support. Ò TheyÕ ve been our sister mountain,Ó added Bencze.

Within the community, the effects of the resortÕ s resurgence have rippled.

Businesses note an uptick in customers when the resort is open, said LaMere, while residents bask in an overall buzz.

LaMere said the principal at Tupper Lake Central even reported a noticeable drop in drug and alcohol use in those early years, which he attributed to students using Friday night as a respite before hitting the slopes early the next morning.

UPHILL CLIMB Despite the success story, challenges remain, even with an all-volunteer staff.

It costs about $100,000 to run the resort once costs like insurance are included, among other complicated financial formulas. Ò WeÕ re a no frills operation,Ó said Bencze.

Standalone ski areas are difficult to run these days because the overhead is so high, added Sciacca, particularly when faced with a lack of real estate to help finance capital improvements that will help increase the clientele and diversify activities to foster an all-year operation.

And of course, thereÕ s the reliance on natural snow, a heavy factor in these mercurial times.

An initial big dump of two feet is needed to launch the season.

“It’s really difficult to make some executive decisions completely not knowing what the weather is going to bring us,Ó admitted Bencze. Ò WeÕ ve gone by the skin of our teeth for many seasons.Ó (But, added volunteers, owing to the northfacing summit, snow lasts longer when it does come due to the lack of direct sunlight).

And although fundraising and donations have dropped in recent years as local merchants and businesses have collectively tightened their belts, Big Tupper has shifted to one-off events, like last yearÕ s Snowball Gala, designed bring in considerable donations.

SNOWBALLING This winter, the Big Tucker crew hopes to keep momentum rolling.

Weather permitting, the resort will be open on weekends Ñ including Fridays Ñ and holidays, including the upcoming PresidentÕ s Day Weekend.

Volunteers are always welcome, including

those to help groom trails during the off-season.

Ten are needed to man the lifts, with total numbers up to 25, including patrollers, depending on whatÕ s open.

Two four-hour shifts are available, with free lift access thrown in as a perk.

Equipment rental is available on-site, said Bencze, and no child will be turned away for reasons of affordability. Ò WeÕ ve had overwhelming, tremendous support from the community,Ó she said.

LaValley said If you ever want to measure commitment of the volunteers, look into their eyes.

“When we first started the re-opening effort, it was overwhelming the number of people who stepped forward to help,Ó he said. Ò After five years, the volunteers continue to amaze and itÕ s such a great experience to be involved in this grassroots effort.Ó The experience has been life-changing, says the team. Ò This has been one of the best experiences of my life,Ó said Bencze. Ò I have met some of my best friends up here.Ó Lift Operator Dale Reandeau cited watching grandparents bring their grandchildren to the place where they cut their teeth several generations before. Ò You can see it on faces as theyÕ re getting off the lift.Ó LaMere recalled an anecdote of a small child as she left the Mighty Mite beginnerÕ s trail and headed towards the lift: Ò It was late in the day and little girl just started skiing the weekend before,Ó he recalled. Ò She was literally dragging her mother to the lift for one last run Ñ Ô Come on, Mom! Just one more!Õ Ñ it was a million dollar moment to see that.Ó The group sat silently for a moment. Ò Would I do it again?Ó said LaMere. Ò Absolutely. Am I crazy? Absolutely.Ó

• 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: 518-891-9287 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. Children’s Youth Ministries: Call for schedule.

MOOERS St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - Maple Street, Mooers. 236-7142. Anticipated Saturday Mass, 4 p.m.

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: Sunday, 10 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. 4934585. 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.

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Cuomo should not use school aid as leverage

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ov. Andrew Cuomo is enlisting a draconian measure this budget season that uses school funding as a pawn in an elaborate game of chess with the ultimate goal of strong arming state lawmakers into passing his agenda of overhauling the education system in New York State.

As a result school administrators are being held hostage by the governor because they will have no concrete school aid projections as they attempt to draft their own spending plans for 2015-16.

When Cuomo unveiled his Ò Opportunity AgendaÓ as part of the 2015 State of the State/budget speech a couple weeks ago, there was not much educators saw which they would classify as opportunistic.

Cuomo announced there could be as much as $1.1 billion in new funding for state school districts, but later noted the funding would only be granted if the legislature agreed to his agenda to overhaul the way state education works and teachers are evaluated.

Translation: back my way of thinking state legislature, or I will punish you by withholding badly needed fund from your schools.

If lawmakers do not support CuomoÕ s education agenda through passage of bills, he will not deliver one cent more to schools then he did last year. He would also continue the funding freeze not only for 2015-16, but 16-17 as well.

Instead of Gap Elimination (Adjustment), the governor has chosen a course of gap widening.

Perhaps the biggest way Cuomo is holding school districts hostage is by forcing them into playing a waiting game when it comes to finding out exactly how much state funding they can expect.

For years, school districts would receive the preliminary budget run showing totals for what each was projected to get. School administrators and boards would then be able to draft a budget that fits within the confines of the draft run, but also leaves room for unexpected cuts or surpluses.

Using the governorÕ s Executive Budget, school districts are supposed to provide a proposed tax levy by March 1, indicating if they are able to stay under the stateÕ s tax cap established in 2011. The governorÕ s strategy of withholding funding projections makes this impossible.

This year, district policy makers will be left blind until a state budget is passed and signed.

That means school districts will likely not have any funding numbers to go on until April 1, giving them just over a month to finalize their spending plans and try to stay within the state’s ever evolving (in complexity) tax levy cap.

This is unfair to local boards of education, who now have to stand at the front of the mess hall, tearfully looking up at the governor and doing their best Oliver Twist impersonation.

In addressing this matter, Cuomo said he feels the state’s educational system, specifically teachers, are failing their students, even though the most recent round of teacher evaluations listed 98.7 percent of the stateÕ s educators as Ò effectiveÓ or higher.

He pointed to the fact that only 30 percent of students passed the state Common Core testing, scored on a scale of 1 to 4, with 1 and 2 considered failing and 3 and 4 passing or excelling.

What he failed to point out, however, is that his one-time education commissioner, John King, said the new testing was designed to fail 70 percent of those taking it.

Before Common Core, students were passing the annual state tests at a rate of 80 percent.

This has led to parents removing their children from the classroom during state testing days, refusing to subject them to the Common Core which educators have slammed as being flawed.

That does not sound like moving education forward.

So with this, Cuomo is holding a sword to the rope which holds much needed relief to many schools throughout the state, especially North Country schools, with some having no choice but to beg and plead with district taxpayers to pass a budget that does not fall in line with his tax levy cap.

To do so takes a 60 percent majority of the registered voters in a district. That can be a daunting hill to climb, as the Minerva Central School District encountered last budget season.

Cuomo has laid down the demands: ItÕ s his way with a new evaluation system and more aggressively pursuing school consolidations and mergers, or the money in the net gets dropped into the shark tank.

While there are many quality discussions to be had over education reform, they should not be used as a pawn in a political game of chess.

By doing so, Cuomo is placing the ones who matter most in the educational system Ñ the students Ñ in a precarious situation.

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Education reform: the governor’s perspective

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novation and performance in the his past week as our classroom. In 2014-15, the Govereditorial team disnor built on the success of the first cussed this weekÕ s State-funded full-day pre-kinderopinion piece regarding the gogarten program by committing to venorÕ s new school initiative invest $1.5 billion over five years and how that appears to be tyto support the phase-in of a Stateing the hands of adminstrators wide Universal Full-Day Pre-Kinand school boards with respect dergarten program. He has led the to their budgets, I could not charge for choice and competition help but wear my managerÕ s by protecting the growth of highhat.

Dan Alexander performing charter schools. While I could not help but ask why.

Thoughts from demanding high standards for all Why would the Governor take Behind the Pressline students, the Governor champisuch a step and what does he oned reforms to protect students hope to accomplish by doing so? I can only assume that Governor Cuomo and parents from the flawed Common Core implementation. And to bring our education system into believes that he must find a way to put the the 21st century, Governor Cuomo proposed a $2 students first in the bureaucracy we now billion “Smart Schools” bond that will re-imagine call the education system. Additionally, for a our classrooms for our high-tech world and level politician who may one day in the near future the playing field so that income does not determine seek higher office, he believes the only way to achieve a vibrant economic future for all New the level of access our students have to technology in schools.

Yorkers is by ensuring that all New YorkÕ s Clearly the Governor wants to enact fundachildren receive the opportunity for a quality mental reform that is based on student perforeducation that prepares them for the future. mance. But he is also putting us all on notice From the Governor’s office here is the govthat itÕ s not only the students who must raise ernorÕ s perspective on the matter: the level of the game but parents, teachers, Before Governor Cuomo took office, New York had become known as the state with the high- administrators, school boards and taxpayers.

New York State students score in the middle est school spending despite low overall student of the road compared to other states despite achievement.

By shifting the focus from bureaucracy to the spending being the 2nd highest among all states per student. It doesnÕ t appear unrealstudents, and establishing new pathways to college istic that we should all expect more from the and career readiness, Governor Cuomo is putting dollars spent. students first.

So the real issue here boils down to these New York has become a leader in the nation in basic questions that will be heavily debated in placing the most effective teachers in the classthe near future: Is the Governor taking steps room. For the first time, every New York school to be an effective administrator of the stateÕ s district now has a meaningful teacher evaluation education spending or is this political postursystem to ensure a performance-based approach to student learning. Governor Cuomo is also provid- ing?

With all states transitioning due to the introing incentive funding to recognize and reward the duction of Common Core testing, do we really most successful teachers. know just where New YorkÕ s schools stand?

After years of budget cuts, Governor Cuomo Are we in the midst of a crisis with educais championing reinvestment in New York classtion when 77 percent of students graduate rooms. In the last three years, the Governor has high school in New York compared to the naincreased funding for education by $2.9 billion. tional average of 81 percent?

The most recent state budget includes an additionPreparing our children for the future is one al $1.1 billion increase, bringing state education of the most important roles of any community. funding to its highest level ever. And the GovWe all have a major stake in the GovernorÕ s ernor is ensuring that additional school funding plan and how the end results will impact our does not lead to unaffordable property tax hikes: students and our communities. ItÕ s important the Governor’s landmark Property Tax Cap reform continues to provide property tax relief to all New that we get this right.

Yorkers. Since the tax cap has been enacted, statewide school levy increases have been lower than 9 Dan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton of the 10 prior years.

Publications. He may be reached at dan@denpubs.

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nity for your support, prayers and assistance.

You make us proud!

Tammy Baker, Champlain

To the North Countryman: On behalf of the Champlain Fire Department and the Champlain Fire District Board of Commissioners, we would like to thank the community for their support during the fire located at St. MaryÕ s School on Jan. 16.

Along with the surrounding volunteer fire departments, we would also like to recognize the Champlain WomenÕ s Auxiliary, Champlain EMS, Inc., Department of Transportation, Village employees, NY State Police, US Border Patrol, local businesses and fellow community members.

Once again, thank you to the entire commu-

Clinton County Public Transit wants you!

To the Editor, Clinton County Public Transit is holding a public meeting soon.

The meeting is a public hearing. ItÕ s a chance for all members of the public to speak about their concerns, compliments, complaints and to make comments.

Public transit is used by far more people every year than the airport, but it regularly

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s I pen this weekÕ s column on a cold Feb. 1 morning, there is a slight chill in the air. The thermometer reads -8 F, and a stiff wind is blowing in hard from the west. The sun is shining and the scene is idilic.

Ice crystals twinkle and shimmer in the golden light of the rising sun. Feb. 2 is the official date of Groundhog Day. As the day dawned across the Adirondacks, there was over a foot of snow covering the ground, and the lakes and ponds were socked in with nearly two feet of ice.

According to the accepted folklore, if it is a cloudy day when the furry little creature emerges from its burrow on Groundhog Day, spring will arrive early.

However, if it is a sunny day, and the groundhog sees its shadow while wandering about, it will return to its burrow, and wait out the winter weather which can be expected to persist for an additional six weeks.

ItÕ s unlikely any of the furry little creatures managed to see their shadows on Groundhog Day in the Adirondacks, as their view was likely clouded by the foggy steam of their own breath.

When I finally managed to roll out of my burrow this morning, it was 10 below, with blowing snow and a wind chill of -20. I wanted to return to my burrow immediately, sun or no sun.

However, it is very important to note the necessity of getting out during the winter months, which are among the darkest and dreariest of the year.

Sunlight has a much greater effect on the human psyche than most people realize. The Ô winter bluesÕ is a term that has traditionally been used to describe the currently recognized medical malady of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

In fact, many medical professionals stress the importance of getting as much direct sunlight as possible during the winter months.

It can be a mood changer, as exposure to sunlight kick-starts the production of endorphins in the brain, which help to elevate your mood.

Exposure to the sun is also necessary for internal organs as kidneys to function and sweat, which allows toxins to escape the body,

receives less attention and more threats to decrease service than the airport. If you think the County should make and keep public transit as a high priority, you should attend this meeting or submit your comments about this in writing.

I would personally and publicly like to thank all the drivers working for Clinton County Public Transit. The system is short staffed right now and the drivers are all working overtime. They deserve our thanks and appreciation.

Among other things, paying for overtime for drivers has caused stress to the CCPT budget. If more drivers are not hired soon, budget shortages may occur which could endanger public transit. The County needs to hear from citizens that public transit is, at least, as important as the airport or they may seek to make changes or end routes which will impact people who need

while the cardiovascular system is boosted by healthy levels of sun exposure.

Moderate sun exposure can also offer temporary relief from arthritis and scientists have argued that maintaining a slight tan all year round can help boost our immune systems.

With the availability of a wealth of winter recreational opportunities throughout the region, there is simply no reason to remain stuck inside.

Whether you ski, sled, ride, climb, skate, toss snowballs or simply sit outside and breathe the fresh air, the only sure way to chase the winter blues away is to get outside and allow them to escape. If you donÕ t get up, and get out, it will be almost impossible to shake them out of your system.

It appears Annie finally got her gun

According to a recent study commissioned by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the number of women owning firearms and participating in target shooting and hunting has soared.

The study, conducted in 2014, focused on women ages 18 to 65 who owned at least one firearm. Over a third of women in the study were new gun owners, having purchased their first firearm within the last three years.

This group of new gun owners, who are primarily between the ages of 18 and 34, reflects the changing demographics among women in choosing their own firearm’s colors.

There has also been a comparable rise in female participation in archery, which is the growth leader among all shooting sports.

More than half of women (55.6 percent) participating in the survey indicated they intend to purchase at least one firearm in the next 12 months.

That finding and many others reflect the growing popularity of firearms ownership by women, who represent the fastest growing segment of the shooting sports industry.

The womenÕ s market has become a major force in the industry, and manufacturers, retailers and shooting ranges are rapidly redesigning their products and services to satisfy womenÕ s tastes and needs.

Growth of the women’s market is quite visible among firearms retailers. In NSSFÕ s Annual Retailer Survey, more than 74 percent of retailers reported an increase in women customers in their stores in 2013 over 2012.

The report indicates the most commonly owned firearm by women in the study is a semiautomatic pistol, with 56 percent of women reporting they owned at least one.

and use these services every day.

The CCPT Public Hearing is on Feb. 9 at 1 p.m. in the First Floor Meeting Room at the Government Center. ItÕ s an opportunity for people affected by route and schedule changes and route eliminations to speak up about the impacts of those changes (past or future).

Please attend the meeting or submit your comments in writing to: New York State Department of Transportation Public Transportation Bureau 50 Wolf Road Albany, NY 12232 Complaints can also be filed at the above address and must include your signature and contact information.

Debra A. Buell

Shotguns ranked second, with 50 percent of women owning at least one.

Women say their purchases are mainly influenced by fit, quality and practicality.

Women purchasing a gun in the last 12 months spent on average $870 on firearms and more than $400 on accessories.

The majority of women report they were not driven to buy a gun on an impulse, but rather they considered their purchase and researched the options for months before deciding.

Nearly all women (95 percent) have tried target shooting, and more than half (58 percent) have hunted.

More than 42 percent of women have a concealed carry permit for their state of residence and nearly three-quarters (73 percent) of them reported having taken at least one firearms training class.

According to the National Sporting Goods Association, female engagement in target shooting grew 60 percent to 5.4 million participants between 2001 and 2013, and was up 85 percent for hunting to 3.3 million participants during that same period.

Placing a premium on safety, women say the single most important reason why they decided to purchase or own a firearm is protection, for both personal and home protection.

Home security is often mentioned as a motivating factor, especially in south Florida where many gun ranges provide self defense classes in Ô Urban Shotgunning.Õ However, personal protection is not always the sole motivation.

Many women also want to learn how to hunt and enjoy shooting with friends and family.

The report indicates women are attracted to shooting activities such as practical pistol, clay target shooting, long-range shooting and plinking.

While the efforts of anti-gun lobbyists continue to focus attention on the negative factors of firearms; it is important to note that the rapid rise in female participation in shooting sport activities such as skeet, sporting clays, 3-D archery as well as the National Archery In the Schools Program has ben responsible for empowering an entire generation of girls and women to take their rightful place at the firing line, whether at the table or in the field.

Northern Challenge 2015

Tupper Lake will again be the site of the popular Northern Challenge ice fishing derby hosted on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015.

Registration fee for the event is $35 which provide participants with a chance to win over $33,000 in money and prizes, which makes the Northern Challenge one of the largest fishing derbies in the North Country.

Prizes include 4-wheelers, $6,400 in cash, and $6,500 in miscellaneous prizes. Last year’s event featured five 50-50 drawings with an average $1900 in prize money.

The event is based on catch and release principles, and all fish caught are considered property of event organizers, to be returned to the waters after weigh-in.

NYSDEC fishing regulations apply and all tip-ups must be tagged. For further information, please visit their website at Tupper Lake Rod and Gun Club.

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

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MOOERS — Mooers Zumba, Toning. Mooers Elementary School in the Cafeteria. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. $5 per class, NCCS students free. Through Wednesday, May 6. Details: facebook.com/groups/ZumbaMooers., ZumbaFitness.Cheryl@gmail.com, cherylmesick. zumba.com.

Friday, Feb. 6

SARANAC LAKE — Women’s Civic Chamber Coronation, Winter Carnival Royalty. Harrietstown Town Hall, 30 Main St. 7:30 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH — PossomHaw. Returns.

Palmer Street Coffeehouse. 7:30 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH — League of Women Voters of the North Country, First Friday Forum, Laurie Parsons, Carol Solari-Ruscoe. American Legion Post #20, 169 Quarry Rd. Noon. $15. Details: Reservations Feb. 2, 534-3484, taurus2@charter.net.

Friday, Feb. 6 — Sunday, Feb. 15

SARANAC LAKE — Saranac Lake Winter Carnival.

SARANAC LAKE — Art reception: Rock n’ Roll.

Adirondack Artists’ Guild, 52 Main St. 5 to 7 p.m.

Details: 891-2615.

Friday, Feb. 6 — Saturday, Feb. 28

SARANAC LAKE — Art Exhibit: Rock n’ Roll.

Adirondack Artists’ Guild, 52 Main St. Details: 8912615.

Saturday, Feb. 7

TUPPER LAKE — Northern Challenge Ice Fishing Derby. Simon Pond.

SARANAC LAKE — NBT Bank Ice Palace Fun Run. Ice Palace, State Boat Launch. 10 a.m.

SARANAC LAKE — Casella Waste Curling Exhibition. Ice Palace, State Boat Launch. 11 a.m.

SARANAC LAKE — Paul Smith’s College Woodsmen’s Exhibition. Riverside Park. 11 a.m.

SARANAC LAKE — Casella Waste “Hit the Button” Curling Competition. Pontiac Bay, Near Ice Palace. Noon.

SARANAC LAKE — Petrova Winter Carnival.

Petrova Elementary School Cafeteria. 11 a.m.

SARANAC LAKE — Taylor Rental Ladies’ Fry Pan Toss. Riverside Park. 12:30 p.m.

SARANAC LAKE — Women’s Civic Chamber Treasure Hunt Follow the Clues. Riverside Park.

2:30 p.m.

SARANAC LAKE — “Hair” Family-Friendly Concert Version. Harrietstown Town Hall, 30 Main St. 4 p.m.

SARANAC LAKE — Lighting Ice Palace and Cape Air Opening Fireworks Display. Ice Palace, State Boat Launch. 7 p.m.

SARANAC LAKE — Saranac Lake Sings the Sixties. Pendragon Theater, 15 Brandy Brook Ave. 8 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH — Plattsburgh 2015 Relay for Life Kick Off. Plattsburgh International Airport.

2 until 4 p.m. Free parking 6 hours. Details: Ann

Brickey, 534-2050 relayforcure@gmail.com, Laurie Lucia 493-5944, 569-7157, llucia63@ymail. com.

SARANAC LAKE — Eight nights of Music, 119th Saranac Lake Winter Carnival. The Big Mean Sound Machine and Groovestick. Waterhole Upstairs Music Lounge, 48 Main St. 9 p.m. $10. Ages 21 +. Details: 891-9502, waterholebooking@gmail.com.

CHAZY — Story time, Angela Bernard. Chazy Public Library. 10 a.m. Valentine craft,stories. Ages 3 to 8.

WHALLONSBURG — Women of ‘69, Unboxed Film, discussion. Whallonsburgh Grange Hall. $10 adults, $5 under 18.

CHAZY — Completely Stranded, benefit. The Weathercock Bar and Restaurant. 8 p.m. Doors open 7 p.m. $10 donation. Details: Completely Stranded Facebook, chazymusictheatre.org.

Sunday, Feb. 8

SARANAC — Guidonian Hand. United Methodist Church, Rte 3. 3 p.m. Free, suggested donation $15 general, $12 students, seniors, under 12 free. Details: 293-7613, hillholl@hughes.net.

SARANAC LAKE — Blue Line Brewery Arctic Golf. Village Park, State Boat Launch. 10 a.m.

SARANAC LAKE — White Stag Downhill Ski Races. Mount Pisgah Ski Center. 11 a.m.

SARANAC LAKE — Arctic Barbecue. Mount Pisgah Ski Center. 11 a.m.

SARANAC LAKE — Mayor’s Snowball Toss Tournament Challenge. Riverside Park. 12:15 p.m.

SARANAC LAKE — H&R Block Ultimate Frisbee Games. Saranac Lake High School Football Field.

1 p.m.

SARANAC LAKE — Woltner Summit Contracting Spike of the Ice Icicle Contest. Ice Palace, State Boat Launch. 2:30 p.m.

NORTH CREEK — “Of Time and The River: Songs of the Historic Hudson River”, Linda Russell. Tannery Pond Community Center, 228 Main St. 1:30 p.m. Free, open to public.

Tuesday, Feb. 10

SARANAC LAKE — Firemen’s Broomball. Saranac Lake Civic Center. 8:15 p.m.

SARANAC LAKE — Eight nights of Music, 119th Saranac Lake Winter Carnival. Swampcandy. Waterhole. Downstairs. Music Lounge, 48 Main St. 9 p.m. Free. Ages 21 +. Details: 891-9502, waterholebooking@gmail.com.

LAKE PLACID — “The Grown Ups”, Robin Antalek. Bookstore Plus. 7 to 8 p.m. Details: thebookstoreplus.com, 523-2950.

Wednesday, Feb. 11

SARANAC LAKE — Curtis Lumber Snowshoe Races. Dewey Mountain Recreation Center. 6 p.m.

SARANAC LAKE — Ceilidh Music Session. Saranac Lake Chamber of Commerce. 7 p.m.

SARANAC LAKE — Eight nights of Music, 119th Saranac Lake Winter Carnival. Beau Sasser’s Escape Plan and North Funktree. Waterhole. Upstairs. Music Lounge, 48 Main St. 8 p.m. $7. Ages 21 +. Details: 891-9502, waterholebooking@ gmail.com.

MOOERS — Mooers Good Fellowship Club meeting. VFW Twin Bridges. Noon.

Thursday, Feb. 12

SARANAC LAKE — Firemen’s Broomball. Saranac Lake Civic Center. 8:15 p.m.

SARANAC LAKE — 26th Annual Winter Book Sale. Cantwell Community Room, Saranac Lake Free Library. 2:30 p.m.

SARANAC LAKE — Eight nights of Music, 119th Saranac Lake Winter Carnival. Donna the Buffalo and Driftwood. Waterhole. Upstairs. Music Lounge, 48 Main St. 9 p.m. $18 adv/ $20 door.

Ages 21 +. Details: 891-9502, waterholebooking@gmail.com.

Thursday, Feb. 12 — Friday, Feb. 13

PLATTSBURGH — 10 Hour OSHA Construction. North Country Chamber of Commerce.

Thursday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. to noon. $34.

Friday, Feb. 13

SARANAC LAKE — Rotary Club Variety Show.

Harrietstown Town Hall, 30 Main St. 7:30 p.m.

SARANAC LAKE — 26th Annual Winter Book Sale. Cantwell Community Room, Saranac Lake Free Library. 10 a.m.

SARANAC LAKE — Adirondack Bank Innertube Races. Mount Pisgah Ski Center. Noon.

SARANAC LAKE — Saranac Lake Teachers’ Association Children’s Skating Races. Saranac Lake Civic Center. 9 a.m.

SARANAC LAKE — Eight nights of Music, 119th Saranac Lake Winter Carnival.

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Tempeh reuben sandwich with sweet potato fries

INGREDIENTS FOR REUBEN SANDWICH:

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Sliced rye bread Swiss cheese Russian dressing Tomato Slices Tempeh* Cole slaw

TO PREPARE:

Begin by cutting tempeh into squares, then cross cut squares into two thinner squares, and finally cut into triangles.

Lightly fry the tempeh in a skillet with oil of your choice. remove and drain tempeh on a paper towel.

Butter each slice of rye bread on one side, spread Russian dressing on other side, top with Swiss cheese and grill, open faced in the skillet, until cheese is melted and bread is toasted.

Remove bread to a plate, top with 3 - 4 slices of tempeh, fresh tomato slices and your favorite cole slaw.

Assemble sandwich, slice and enjoy.

By Shawn Ryan

shawn@denpubs.com PERU Ñ ThereÕ s more than just your regular restaurant fare on the menu at Livingoods in Peru.

Along with a growing selection of made-on-site micro brews, the popular Plattsburgh transplant has a fair selection of vegetarian dished accompanying their regular menu. Chef/Owner Matt Ray splits his time between the brewing and the kitchen, with more time in the kitchen over the winter months.

When it comes to their vegetarian fare, Ray has come up with vegetarian-specific dishes, but can also alter some of their regular dishes, like pizza, to make them vegetarian. Ò We offer things that are not just dishes with the meat removed. ItÕ s not so limited, or you (the customer) donÕ t have to create your own vegetarian dishes,Ó he said.

But Ray, who got his start with home brewing in college before moving to Colorado to train in a craft brewery, feels most

at home when heÕ s brewing. He sees the brewery side of the house as the one with the most potential for growth.

Ray, with his wife and co-owner Jess Ray, started Livingoods in downtown Plattsburgh in 2005, with the eventual goal of incorporating a brewery into the mix. But they found that the space that they were in was just too small to add the machinery necessary for the scale operation the couple envisioned. When they found the former Crickets restaurant in Peru, they had space for their restaurant as well as the brewery.

Since getting the brewery up and running this past summer, Ray has experimented with 18 different batches of beer, brewing up to 12 kegs at a time. His recent concoction, North Country Pale Ale, has been his most successful brew. Ò I like challenging people in what beer they drink,Ó he said. Ò IÕ ve been doing this for 15 years and IÕ m still learning stuff every day. ThatÕ s the appeal to me; it never gets old.Ó Above: Chef Matt Ray preparing a Tempeh Reubin in his restaurant.

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Church service dates announced

CHAZY Ñ Church services for the month of February for both Chazy Presbyterian Church and Rouses Point Presbyterian Church will be held at the Chazy Presbyterian Church Feb. 8, with Lay Pastor Barbara Perry, Feb. 15, with Lay Pastor Emily Castine and Feb. 22, with The Rev. Dr. Robert Martin at 11 a.m.

First Friday Forum slated

PLATTSBURGH Ñ The League of Women Voters of the North Country will be holding a First Friday Forum Friday, Feb. 6, at the American Legion Post #20, 169 Quarry Rd. The Forum starts at noon. A buffet lunch will be served and all who plan to eat must make reservations by Feb. 2, to Carol Solari-Ruscoe at 534-3484 or her email at taurus2@charter. net. The cost of the luncheon is $15. The presenters for this Forum are Laurie Parsons, President of the Elmore SPCA Board of Directors and Carol SolariRuscoe, Secretary of the Board.

The presentation theme will be Elmore SPCA, Past, Present and Future.

Relay for Life Kickoff

PLATTSBURGH Ñ The Plattsburgh 2015 Relay for Life Kick Off takes place Saturday, Feb. 7, from 2 until 4 p.m. at the Plattsburgh International Airport. Come to learn about forming or joining a team, fundraising ideas, event details and much more. Registered Relay participants attending the Kick Off will be entered in a drawing to win 2 round trip tickets on PenAir. There will be free parking up to 6 hours.

For more information contact Ann Brickey at 534-2050, relayforcure@gmail.com or Laurie Lucia at 493-5944, 569-7157, or llucia63@ymail.com.

‘Completely Stranded’ to hold benefit show

CHAZY Ñ Completely Stranded, PlattsburghÕ s Premiere Improv Comedy Troupe, will be performing a benefit comedy show Saturday, Feb. 7, at The Weathercock Bar and Restaurant, at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Completely Stranded, featuring Jason Borrie, Merritt Billiter, and Andrew Ducharme, performing in the style of the hit television show Whose Line Is It Anyway?, is giving a benefit performance to raise money for Chazy Music Theatre and their upcoming March production of CanCan. Completely Stranded is asking a donation of $10 at the door to help support Chazy Music Theatre, a theatrical not-for-profit organization. Every individual who gives $10 will be entered into two separate drawings for a pair of tickets to Can-Can the weekend of March 19 through 22. For more information, check out Completely Stranded on Facebook or chazymusictheatre.org.

Bernard to hold Story Time

CHAZY Ñ There will be Story Time Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Chazy Public Library at 10 a.m. The children will be working on Valentine stories and a craft with Angela Bernard for ages 3 to 8.

Guidonian Hand set to perform

SARANAC Ñ Guidonian Hand will perform Sunday, Feb. 8, at 3 p.m., at the historic United Methodist Church on Rte 3. Their program will intersperse classical works of J. S. Bach, Haydn, Mozart, and Debussy with several contemporary works: Ò Pinning MusicÓ of Conrad Winslow, Ò GrindÓ

www.northcountryman.com of Galen Brown, and Ò AwakeningÓ of Jeremy Howard Beck.

They will cap this fascinating musical odyssey with Ò Ô Round MidnightÓ of Thelonius Monk. Seating is open with a suggested donation of $15 for general admission and $12 for students and seniors. Children 12 and under are free. For further information call 293-7613 or email hillholl@hughes.net.

Russell presents ‘Of Time and the River’

NORTH CREEK Ñ Ò Of Time and The River: Songs of the Historic Hudson RiverÓ with Linda Russell Sunday, Feb. 8, at the Tannery Pond Community Center, 228 Main Street 1:30 p.m. Ad-

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Fellowship club to meet at different venue

MOOERS Ñ The Mooers Good Fellowship Club will be meeting Wednesday, Feb. 11, at noon, at the VFW Twin Bridges. It will be Pot Luck due to the change of the meeting place. They ask everyone to attend due to the many changes that may have to be made and voted on.

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www.northcountryman.com Ears was sheltered at AHS. This cat deserves to find a loving home where she can live healthily and happily forever!

Elmore SPCA Rebecca Burdo •643-2451; info@elmorespca.org DROOPY EARS Droopy Ears is a sweet and loving cat who was awaiting a home at Adirondack Humane Society. When Elmore SPCA arrived she was running at large in the main room and was sneezing a bit. We isolated her and she was given a health score of Ò 1Ó because she had no active symptoms of upper respiratory infection.

Her ears were full of ear mites and she had fleas but she wasnÕ t too worse for wear. After her ear mites were gone we couldnÕ t seem to be able to clean up her right ear. We treated it but that ear infection kept coming back. We now have it under control with weekly cleanings and a weekly application of Zymox OTIC. Droopy Ears is so much more happy now that she is out

of pain due to those ears! She solicits attention and rubs her head all over your hand looking for love...There were no records for Droopy Ears, so we made her current on vaccinations, confirmed she was spayed, administered worming and flea preventative and provided FortiFlora, Purina EN Gastrointestinal Food and Lysine supplements. Droopy Ears is a loving cat whose special need is that she will need weekly ear cleanings! We donÕ t know how long Droopy

JAX Jax is a great dog who was found running at large in the town of AuSable, New York. He is a high energy dog when he is outside as he loves to run! When he is inside he is very content to mellow out and play with some toys. Jax likes to bark at people when he first meets them as if to say...Ó Hey, come pet me,Ó or Ò Hi, I love to go for walksÓ . Jax seems to like the other dogs he has met at Elmore SPCA, but we wouldnÕ t place him with cats because he likes to fixate on them. Although we havenÕ t put him in a position to interact with the cats we feel his prey drive might push him towards more than just chasing them. Jax will do well in a home where he can run, run, run! Jax would love to go home with someone who needs a running partner.

He seems to like the children he has met and would enjoy a home where he can get plenty

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Jax has tested negative for heart worm, is now current on vaccination and has been cleared by our vet. Come in and meet this active and engaging dog! Jax is now neutered and is ready to meet his new family. Jax has come such a long way since he arrived at Elmore. He was a barking and crazy dog who needed to learn basic manners.

He now sits on command, lays down, walks well on a leash and wants to please his people.

He still barks at new people, but after he gets to know you he stops. He is now in a play group with North, a young hound mix, who loves to run and play. Come in and meet Jax who is a loving and friendly dog who deserves a home of his own.

Eleven youths were the top shooters in the Knights of Columbus District 95 Free Throw Contest held on Sunday, February 1, 2015 at Holy Name School in AuSable Forks. AuSable Forks Council 2301 and Morrisonville Council 6067 sponsored the contest. All the winners have been invited to compete in the Regional K of C Free Throw Competition scheduled for February 28th in Massena. L-R Matthew La DieuReiblein (14), Lucas Strack (13), Regan Arnold (12), Zachery VanValkenburg (11), Braydon Allen (10), Bryce DeAngelo (9), District Deputy Allen Dixon and his helper Abbey Light, Taylor Allen (9), Lexis Denis (10), Koree Stillwell (11), Katelynn Miller (12), Elizabeth Allen (14) Photo provided

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Kearney

From page 1 bottom of WhitefaceÕ s Wilderness trail waiting for the judgesÕ numbers. The freestyle skier, the sportsÕ most talented and dominant over the decade, is most likely on her retirement tour through the International Ski Federation (FIS) World Cup circuit.

Kearney finished in second place, just a fraction of a point behind CanadaÕ s Justine Dufour-Lapointe, 86.86 to 86.43. The third-place finisher, Andi Naude of Canada, was nowhere near the two with a 76.51. Ò I skied pretty well, I think each run got a little bit better,Ó said Kearney. Ò It would have been nice to be a bit smoother and faster in the middle section. I think thatÕ s probably what cost me.Ó There are three components to scoring in freestyle moguls.

First, form through the bumps and turns, making up 60 percent of the score. Twenty percent for air, or the difficulty and execution of the jumps, and finally, 20 percent for time. DufourLapointe just edged Kearney in turns, 53.6 to 53.3, but Kearney made up for it with a 15.12-14.74 margin in jumps. In the end, Dufour-LapointeÕ s speed, less than half a second faster, gave her the edge. Ò Hopefully I put on a good show for my family, so it was fun,Ó said Kearney. Ò ItÕ s always fun.Ó Kearney, of course, would have rather been atop the podium, a position sheÕ s been accustomed to over the years. Through last season, sheÕ s been on the FIS World Cup podium 66 times. Fortythree of those finishes were in first place.

The Vermont skier has plenty more hardware to go along with years of winning consistency. SheÕ s been in three Winter Olympics -- Ô 06, Ô 10 and Ô 14 -- and has come away from them with gold and bronze medals. On top of that, six World Championships medals, including golds in 2005 in Ruka and 2013 in Voss.

Going back to the World Cup, she has five moguls titles, or crystal globes, and three more in the overall, a title given to the best athlete across all the freestyle ski sports. The

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www.northcountryman.com moguls mark puts her tied for most in the discipline while her overall wins are tied for second, behind only Swiss combined athlete Conny Kissling, whose nine may stand the test of time.

In terms of accolades, the list could continue, but the point is clear Ñ that Kearney, who will turn 29 this February, will leave the sport as, many would argue, the best thereÕ s been. Of course, thatÕ s part of why retirement can be so challenging for athletes of that caliber. Ò That is the plan,Ó said Kearney of making this season her last. Ò IÕ m careful never to make any grand plans because you see a lot of athletes come out of what they claim to be retirement. Ò This is most likely my last time competing in Lake Placid,Ó she said, adding she believed the Jan. 29 event was her 14th at the mountain.

Though from Norwich, Vt., Lake Placid has been a home away from home for Kearney. For the past five years, she’s trained at the Olympic Jumping Complex, tallying thousands of summer jumps into the pool. Kearney called Whiteface, the closest World Cup stop to home, Ò pretty much home to me as a competition venue.Ó Ò I have to bring my summer family here,Ó she added. Ò ItÕ s really fun.Ó After Whiteface, Kearney planned to go home for a few days before heading to the next stop at Val St. Come in Quebec, Canada. Then, Japan, followed by France in what the FIS, in its 201415 season preview, called Ò an extended victory lapÓ for Kearney: Ò The moguls world now knows it will be treated to an extended victory lap from an athlete who will, like Alex Bilodeau on the menÕ s side, go down in history as one of the greatest to ever ski on the Freestyle World Cup,Ó reads the organizationÕ s website.

It will likely be a tight finish for Kearney. After the Lake Placid moguls, she stood in second in the standings behind DufourLapointe, trailing in points 385-326. Dufour-Lapointe and her

sister, Chloe, went one-two in the Sochi Olympics last winter.

Though it will certainly be a battle for the top spot, an air of focus and competitiveness surrounds Kearney. ItÕ s what made her an all-time great, and also what will make stepping away so hard come seasonÕ s end. Ò You just want to go up and do it one more time,Ó said Kearney after her final run at Whiteface. “That’s why retirement is almost impossible, because you’re just never satisfied as an athlete, but thatÕ s my job.Ó

Cow kiss

From page 1 nardi of the Miner CenterÕ s efforts. Ò This is a great organization. They pledged to raise $3,000 for the United Way, and they exceeded that goal.Ó The money was raised through direct pledges, along with a silent auction held during MinerÕ s Christmas party. Ò IÕ m glad we made our goal, and it beats kissing a pig,Ó said Grant just before the puckering began.

With Bernardi on one side and Garcia on the other side of Pepsi, who won awards this past summer at both the Clinton County and Champlain Valley Fairs and was the Champlain Valley FairÕ s Reserve Grand Champion, the pair made good on their bet and planted three seconds worth of kisses on the cow.

After, Bernardi thanked the GarciaÕ s for their leadership of the campaign. Ò IÕ d like to thank Bruce and Marge Garcia. TheyÕ ve given a tremendous amount of time and effort to the United Way, and we really appreciate all their efforts and dedication.Ó

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Second straight SUNYAC award for Plattsburgh’s Jess Huber

By Melanie Rivera

denpubs@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ Jess Huber has been named SUNYAC WomenÕ s Track Athlete of the Week for the second time in two weeks, and it all stems from when she began running in the seventh grade to break her older sisterÕ s high school records.

Now, Huber is breaking her own records.

At the Brockport Golden Eagle Multi and Invitational, the Plattsburgh native wiped away her record performance of 7.86 seconds in the 60-meter dash with a time of 7.83.

Huber placed second in the 60-meter dash and currently is the fifth-fastest in the Eastern College Athletic Conference.

Huber didnÕ t stop there. She matched Suzette Whitfield’s 1992 long jump record of 5.41 meters.

Huber said itÕ s Ò pretty coolÓ to be named the SUNYAC Female Track Athlete of the Week for the second time, but she hopes to make ECAC WomenÕ s Track and Field Athletes of the Week.

Huber did claim the win in the 200-meter dash at the Hamilton Invitational this past weekend.

HUMBLE BEGINNINGS When Huber first started out in track, she

said Ò most people did it for fun.Ó Her earliest memory in track was at state qualifiers and she was competing in the 4x400 (1,600 meter relay) as the anchor. Her team didnÕ t win, but they broke their school record.

Looking back on her athletic career, HuberÕ s favorite memory in track is going to state for the first time in high school as a sophomore. Ò I was kind of the underdog because I was one of the youngest people in my event,Ó said Huber.

When she qualified for states she was surprised because the year before she hadnÕ t run. Ò It was kind of intimidating,Ó she said, Ò but I was really excited.Ó To Huber, itÕ s not all about breaking records and qualifying. She loves her teammates and describes the team as one Ò big family.Ó On their down-time at meets, one would think these girls would be resting or prepping.

At a track meet last year, Huber got a new phone that had a slow-motion feature, Ò so we were jumping on the bed and taking slow-motion videos.Ó NEW TEAMMATE This year Plattsburgh StateÕ s new addition to the womenÕ s track team is jumper Brooke Knight, who is also a Plattsburgh native. Knight is a freshman at PSUC and has been familiar

with HuberÕ s athletic reputation since high school. Ò She was still fast,Ó said Knight. Ò She was a good runner and a good soccer player.Ó Knight attended Plattsburgh High while Huber attended Beekmantown. While playing soccer, they competed in dual meets against each other, but considering they were both forwards they worked on opposite ends of the field. Ò (Now) I think weÕ ve become pretty attached,Ó said Huber.

When Knight was transitioning from soccer to track, she was very new to the track program.

Huber helped Knight out by slowly showing her jumping drills and breaking them down, so sheÕ d have a better understanding of them.

At the Brockport Golden Eagle Multi and Invitational, Knight placed fifth in each of her events. Her long jump distance of 5.33 meters qualified her for the ECAC Championship meet.

The duo usually warm up and get ready together. Knight explains they are very supportive of each other and are always making sure the other is doing the right things.

Huber is breaking her own records and sheÕ s running good times, so Ò itÕ s deserving,Ó said Knight, referring to HuberÕ s second SUNYAC Woman Track Athlete of the Week title.

Huber really enjoys running and said she is definitely “shooting for nationals again.”

Jess Huber competing recently in the long jump at SUNY Plattsburgh.

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Curle sets SUNY Plattsburgh record for basketball wins

By Natasha Courter

denpubs@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ SUNY Plattsburgh MenÕ s basketball coach Tom Curle set a school record with 205 wins in a victory of 83-60 against SUNY Potsdam two weeks ago.

Curle passed the previous head coach Joe JastrabÕ s record of 204 wins, which was reached in 1969; Jastrab’s final season. Ò WeÕ ve got a thousand of these jobs in the country, and I have one at a great school,Ó said Curl. Ò And I am blessed because of that.Ó A 1982 Plattsburgh State alumnus, Curle got his start as an assistant coach at Geneseo. He went on to Alfred State University, where he acquired his first head coaching position and picked

up 170 wins in his nine years there. Curle has also coached at other four-year universities, where he has racked up a total of 470 overall wins in his 26 year career.

Since being named head coach at Plattsburgh in July 2003,Curle has brought nothing but success to the Cardinals. According to CurleÕ s biography on SUNY PlattsburghÕ s athletics website, he has led the Cardinals to four SUNYAC championships and six NCAA tournaments.

He has helped the team maintain their status as one of the most prominent schools in Division III basketball, but not just because of the success of the sport. Ò Basketball is a small part of why they are here,Ó Curle said, Ò Our greatest accomplishment is our graduation rate.Ó CurleÕ s main goal as a coach and mentor is to get the players to

realize there is more to basketball than just winning. Ò You want to have a well-rounded, rewarding education experience in its entirety. The most rewarding is the relationships we are able to develop.Ó As the only menÕ s basketball coach in the NCAA of Korean decent, Curle uses his diverse background in his coaching. It is important to Curle that people are aware of his ethnicity. It brings a unique perspective to the team because of the amount of Cardinals who come from first generation American families. Ò A lot of our success comes from getting the players to buy in to the fact that itÕ s a team game and there are going to be times that it is difficult,” said Curle. Ò We say that talent wins games and character wins championships.Ó

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The Week In Review

Section VII Girls Hockey All-Stars First team forwards

Katie Matott, Beekmantown Kallie Villemaire, Beekmantown Natalie Tulchinsky, Albany Academy

Second team forwards Brittney Miner, Plattsburgh Carissa Kennedy, Lake Placid Jayde Dukette, Lake Placid Clara Giroux, Plattsburgh

First team defense

Maura Mulligan, Albany Academy Kinnan Latremore, Beekmantown

Secont team defense

Mia Kennedy, Lake Placid Issy Lebrun, Plattsburgh Brielle Carnright, Beekmantown

First team goalie

Zoe Shannon, Albany Academy

Second team goalie Lindsay Reeve, Saranac Lake

Player of the year

Katie Matott, Beekmantown

Coach of the year Ray Guay, Beekmantown

Danielle Patraw, Saranac Lake

Boys’ basketball Seton Catholic 78, Chazy 30 CHAZY Ñ The Knights responded to a seven point loss against Westport with a 78-30 road drubbing of the Eagles on Jan. 27.

Over a third of Seton CatholicÕ s points came from Kaden Baugh, who scored 32 points on 13 field goals.

Kevin Murray and Joe Zalis each added 14 points in the win while Tom Racette had 11.

ChazyÕ s Sam Provost scored 10 points, Keagan OÕ Connor had seven and Zach Brothers six in the loss.

Saranac 51, Beekmantown 49 BEEKMANTOWN Ñ The Chiefs made a statement that their upset win over the Bobcats earlier in the week was no fluke.

Isiah Dessureault scored 16 points as Saranac dropped Beekmantown 51-49 on the road Jan. 29, two days removed from another close win over Northern Adirondack.

Austin Myers chipped in nine points in the win while Brian Menia added seven. Saranac trailed 28-25 at the break before outscoring Beekmantown by five over the next 16 minutes.

The EaglesÕ Alex Price scored 13 points in the setback. Justin Stevens had 12 and Brandon Provost eight.

Girls’ basketball AuSable Valley 57, Beekmantown 56 BEEKMANTOWN Ñ The Patriots pushed their winning streak to six straight with a tight road win over the Eagles, 57-56, on Jan. 28.

Meghan Strong, fresh off of hitting the 1,000 career points milestone in a win over Plattsburgh, led the Patriots with 18 points. Mady Rondeau had 16 points and Madison McCabe 10 in the league win.

AuSable Valley hit seven 3-pointers, including three by Rondeau. Strong and McCabe each connected on two.

BeekmantownÕ s Kenna Guynup scored a game-high 19 points, including nine from outside. Brooke Bjelko added 16 points and Grace Kelly nine.

Both teams came into the game on a hot streak, with the Eagles having won four straight. AuSable Valley (10-3, 7-2) and Beekmantown (9-4, 7-3) are both in the hunt for the top spot in Division I. Saranac 46, Beekmantown 44 SARANAC Ñ The Chiefs got an early scare from the Eagles, but a strong showing in the second half helped them to the 46-44 win Jan. 30.

Saranac, which trailed 19-14 at the break, doubled their points scored in the third quarter before using an 18-14 effort in the fourth to sneak by for the win.

Kaitlyn Bowman handled a bulk of the ChiefsÕ scoring, netting 22 in the win, while Tori Trim scored nine, Summer Gillespie seven and Kayla Napper six.

BeekmantownÕ s Gabrielle Rowell led the team with 14 points, followed by Alyssa Waters with nine and Kenna Guynup with eight.

Boys’ hockey Lake Placid 2, Beekmantown 1 (OT) PLATTSBURGH Ñ With two top-10 teams on the ice, a sudden-death goal couldn’t have been a more fitting ending.

Connor Preston scored on a Chris Williams pass in overtime and the No. 10 Blue Bombers knocked off the No. 1 Eagles in a much-anticipated matchup Jan. 28 at the Plattsburgh Field House.

PrestonÕ s score capped off a come-from-behind win for Lake Placid (12-1-0, 5-0-0), which moved into sole possession of first place in the Champlain Valley Athletic Conference.

Beekmantown (13-1-0, 4-1-0), which had just moved up to take over the stateÕ s top spot in the New York State Sportswriters Association Division II poll, suffered its first loss of the season.

Kyle Constanty gave the Eagles a 1-0 lead just 2:24 into the first period when he scored on a Josh Barriere assist, but the lead would evaporate 50 seconds into the second when Williams tied it up.

Lucas Strack was credited with the assist on the goal.

Neither team would score again for nearly 26 minutes of score-

Beekmantown’s Katie Matott, pictured above, was named Section VII Player of the Year and helped her team to the Upstate Girls Hockey League championship win over Albany Academy, 5-0, on Jan. 31.

Photo by Andrew Johnstone

less play as both goalkeepers stopped over 20 shots.

Tucker Angelopoulos tallied 26 saves on 27 shots for the Blue Bombers while the EaglesÕ Ben Frederick stopped 23 of 25.

It was the first meeting of the season for the two teams. Lake Placid’s only loss so far this season came in its first game, a 2-1 setback to Burnt Hills. Since then the team has rattled off 12 straight.

The two teams will face off again on Feb. 11 at the 32 Rink in Lake Placid.

Northeastern Clinton 6, Carmel 4 ROUSES POINT Ñ The Cougars led by two, trailed by two, and eventually won by two in a seesaw non-league win over Carmel on Jan. 30.

Devyn Sample and Alex Gonyo gave Northeastern Clinton a 2-0 lead in the first five minutes of the game, but Carmel came roaring back with four unanswered goals to take a 4-2 lead into the final period of play.

But then the Cougars responded. Gonyo had two more scores for the hat trick and Dayton Roberts scored on a pair as the team used a four-goal period to rally for the win.

Tyler Alfonzetti had a hat trick for the Rams, including their two second-period goals that put the team up by two heading into the final 15 minutes.

Brady Vassar had two assists, both in the third period, while Ian Gordan and Brady Lafountain added helpers.

Northeastern Clinton goalie Ryan Roberts made 21 saves for the win in net.

Beekmantown 2, Carmel 0 PLATTSBURGH — The Eagles bounced back from their first loss of the season with a 2-0 win over the Rams Jan. 31.

Christian Wawrzynski scored BeekmantownÕ s opening goal on a Michael Parent assist just under three minutes into the game.

The score held from there until late in the third period when Nathan Herbert scored the team’s second and final goal.

Beekmantown held a 27-17 shot advantage as Ben Frederick collected the shutout in net with 17 saves.

Girls’ hockey Beekmantown 4, Saranac Lake 1 CHAZY Ñ Kallie Villemaire scored two goals as the topseeded Eagles earned the Upstate Girls Hockey League regional semifinal win, 4-1, over the Red Storm Jan. 29.

Saranac Lake led early on when Kate Stevens set up Ashley Roddy for a score, but Beekmantown responded with four unanswered.

Kallie Villemaire tied the game on a power play goal later in the period, and in the second Kirsten Villemaire provided the go-ahead score.

Katie Matott added to the lead early in the third period and Kallie Villemaire put in her second with 1:43 to play.

Beekmantown led in shots 38-16 as Taylor Laurin collected the win in net with 15 saves.

Saranac Lake goalie Lindsay Reeve made 34 stops in the setback.

Beekmantown 5, Albany Academy 0 CHAZY Ñ What a difference a week can make. In this case, it meant a trip to the state final four.

After losing to the Bears 1-0 on Jan. 24, the Eagles came roaring out of the gate, scoring three first-period goals on their way to a 5-0 win and the Upstate Girls Hockey regional crown.

Kirsten Villemaire, Katie Matott and Kallie Villemaire all scored in a span of 1:30 in the opening period.

Conner Lapierre pushed the lead to four points before Matott, named player of the year just a day prior, gave the team its fifth and final score. She also had an assist.

Kallie Villemaire, named a first team forward, assisted on three goals to go along with her score, while Abby Bone picked up a helper.

The Eagles peppered the BearsÕ goal in the win. Zoey Shannon, who had a 35-save shutout in the two teamsÕ last meeting, made 33 stops on 38 shots.

Taylor Laurin made 16 saves for the shutout win in net.

With the victory, Beekmantown earned the trip to Buffalo on Feb. 6 to take on the Massena Red Raiders for a chance to play in the state championship. Massena beat Potsdam 1-0 in a doubleovertime thriller for the Section X title.

Bowling Boys: Peru 7, Beekmantown 3 Girls: Beekmantown 4, Peru 0 PLATTSBURGH Ñ The IndiansÕ Jonathan Bowman (685) and Keegan Kemp (624) turned in over-600 series to lead the team over the Eagles in boysÕ bowling Jan. 30.

Meanwhile, in girlsÕ play, BeekmantownÕ s Alyza Agoney rolled a 655 and Sara Munson a 554 to help the Eagles to a 4-0 victory.

BeekmantownÕ s boys were led by Austin RecoreÕ s 655 and Andrew BakerÕ s 604. Morgan Brown was close behind with a 578.

Briaunna Varno paced the Lady Indians with a 512 series and Marissa Bushey added a 501 in the setback.

Boys: Plattsburgh 9, Northeastern Clinton 1 Girls: Northeastern Clinton 4, Plattsburgh 0 CHAMPLAIN Ñ The Hornets and Cougars split in league bowling Jan. 30 as the Plattsburgh boys picked up a 9-1 and the Cougars girls a 4-0 victory of their own.

Christian Donovan paced the Hornets with a 496 in the win, followed by Ryan BeebieÕ s 454.

Sabrina PhairÕ s 463 and Jaden GosselinÕ s 442 helped the Northeastern Clinton girls to their sweep.

Matt Jolicouer, despite the setback for the Cougars boys, rolled the high series of the night with a 588, and Jessica Shaffer paced the Plattsburgh girls with a 418.

Wrestling Northern Adirondack 61, AuSable Valley 15 ELLENBURG Ñ The Patriots got a tough test from the Bobcats Jan. 26, falling in all but three weight classes in the CVAC wrestling meet.

AuSable ValleyÕ s Joe LeClair (132) earned a 9-7 win over Brandon Barber while Isaac Rivers (220) and Kenny Rivers (285) picked up wins via forfeit.

The rest went the way of Northern Adirondack.

Roland LaPoint (120), Dustin Dominic (126), Austin Trombley (145), Casey Spear (152), Dalton Gilmore (170) and Leon Riley (195) all picked up wins by pin for the Bobcats.

James LaPoint picked up a Northern Adirondack win 11-3 at 113 pounds while three other teammates picked up forfeit wins.

Saranac 44, Beekmantown 33 SARANAC Ñ Eight Chiefs wrestlers picked up wins as the team earned the 44-33 win over the Eagles on Jan. 28.

Five Saranac victories came by pin and one by forfeit. Jake Nolan (106), Sean Ahern (152), Will Marcil (160) Colby Staley (170) and Paul Herrera (220) picked up pins.

Jordan Daniels (99) earned a 12-1 decision and Rivera (132) a 2-0 while the forfeit went Brandon YipÕ s way at 126 pounds.

BeekmantownÕ s Kaidan Peryea (113) grabbed a 2-0 decision and Anthony Cartee (120) another by a margin of 7-1.

Logan Graves (138), Ethan Bacon (145), Quinton Lacey (182), Gage Cook (195) and Cody Watts (285) earned victories via pin for the Eagles.

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OF FINANCIAL GUIDES OF THE NORTHEAST, LLC (PURSUANT TO SECTION 203 Published by Denton Publications, Inc. OF THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVLEGALS EN that the Articles of ADIRONDACK RETAIL Organization of Financial SPECIALTIES LLC Arts Guides of the Northeast, of Org filed with Secy. of LLC (the Company) were State of NY (SSNY) on filed with the Secretary 12/15/14. Office in Clin- of State of the State of ton Co. SSNY desig. New York on January agent of LLC upon 13, 2015. whom process against it The Company is being may be served & shall formed for any lawful mail process to Craig business purpose and Rock, 2 Grace Ave Apt shall have all the powers #B, Plattsburgh, NY set forth in Section 202 12901. Purpose: Gener- (a) - 202(q) of the New al.

York Limited Liability NC-01/31-03/07/2015Company Law. 6TC-71977 The office of the Company is to be located in the NOTICE OF FORMATION OF ADIRONDACK SALT County of Clinton, State of New York. The SecreAND SAND, LLC. Arts Of Org filed with Secy Of tary of State has been designated as the agent State of NY (SSNY) on 12/17/14. Office loca- of the Company upon tion: Clinton County. who process against the Company may be SSNY designated as served. The post office agent of LLC upon whom process against it address to which the may be served and shall Secretary of State shall mail process to: P.O. mail a copy of any proBox 141, Dannemora, cess against the CompaNY 12929. Purpose: any ny served upon such Secretary of State is: lawful activity.

105 West Bay Plaza, NC-01/10-02/14/2015Plattsburgh, New York 6TC-70293 12901.

NOTICE OF FILING OF NC-01/24-02/28/2015ARTICLES OF ORGANI- 6TC-71344 ZATION IN NEW YORKBY A LIMITED LIABILI- NOTICE OF FORMATION OF HURLEY MEDIA TY COMPANY CONSULTING LLC. Arts Name: Altona Holdings LLC. Articles of Organi- Of Org filed with Secy Of zation filed with sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/9/14. Office location: state of NY(SOS) on 12/23/14. Office loca- Clinton County. SSNY tion: Clinton County. designated as agent of LLC upon whom proSOS is designated as cess against it may be agent of LLC for service of process. SOS shall served and shall mail process to: P.O. Box mail copy of process to 2251 Rand Hill Road, Al- 426, Jamesville, NY tona, NY 12910.

Pur- 13078. Purpose: any pose: Any lawful act or lawful activity.

NC-01/10-02/14/2015activity.

6TC-70295 NC-01/3-01/07/20156TC-69791 HUTTIG NISSAN OF PLATTSBURGH, LLC, a NOTICE OF FORMATION OF FINANCIAL GUIDES domestic LLC, filed with OF THE NORTHEAST, the SSNY on 12/17/14.

Office location: Clinton LLC (PURSUANT TO SEC- County. SSNY is desigTION 203 OF THE LIM- nated as agent upon ITED LIABILITY COMPA- whom process against the LLC may be served.

NY LAW) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- SSNY shall mail process to Towne Ryan & PartEN that the Articles of ners P.C., P.O. Box Organization of Financial 15072, Albany, NY Guides of the Northeast, 12212. General PurposLLC (the Company) were es. filed with the Secretary NC-01/10-02/14/2015of State of the State of 6TC-69947 New York on January 13, 2015.

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: 105 West Bay Plaza, Plattsburgh, New York 12901.

NC-01/24-02/28/20156TC-71344

domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 12/17/14.

Office location: Clinton County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to Towne Ryan & Partners P.C., P.O. Box 15072, Albany, NY 12212. General Purposes.

NC-01/10-02/14/20156TC-69947 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF NORTH COAST SERVICES, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Sercretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/29/2015: Office location: Clinton County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: North Coast Services, LLC, 235 Heritage Ave, Suite 1, Portsmouth, NH 03801.

Purpose: any lawful activity NC-02/07-03/14/20156TC-72621 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: Northern Restoration Services, LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 29, 2014 Office Location: Clinton County, NY. The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: P.O. Box 1892, Plattsburgh, New York 12901 NC-01/24-02/28/20156TC-64393 OVAL CRAFT BREWING LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/26/2015. Office in Clinton Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Jessy Jolicoeur, 2115 Minor Farm Rd., Altona, NY 12910, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NC-02/07-03/1420156TC-72634

DEFENDANTS: agent of LLC upon YOU ARE HEREBY SUMwhom process may be served. SSNY shall mail MONED to answer the complaint in this action copy of process to c/o and to serve a copy of Jessy Jolicoeur, 2115 www.northcountryman.com your answer, or, if the Minor Farm Rd., Altona, complaint is not served NY 12910, which is also with this summons, to the principal business location. Purpose: Any serve a Notice of Aplawful purpose. pearance on the PlainNC-02/07-03/142015tiff's attorney(s) within twenty (20) days after 6TC-72634 the service of this sumSUPPLEMENTAL SUM- mons, exclusive of the day of service, where MONS Index No.: 2014- service is made by delivery upon you personally 00001498 within the State, or withDate of Filing: January in thirty (30) days after 12, 2015 completion of service SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW where service is made in any other manner, and YORK in case of your failure to COUNTY OF Clinton NATIONSTAR MORT- appear or answer, judgment will be taken GAGE,LLC, Plaintiff, against you by default -againstCRAIG S RECORE, if liv- for the relief demanded in the complaint. ing, or if either or all be dead, their wives, hus- NOTICE YOU ARE IN bands, heirs-at-law, next DANGER OF LOSING of kin, distributees, ex- YOUR HOME ecutors, administrators, If you do not respond to assignees, lienors and this summons and complaint by serving a copy generally all persons having or claiming un- of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage der, by or through said company who filed this CRAIG S RECORE, by purchase, inheritance, foreclosure proceeding against you and filing lien or otherwise, of any the answer with the right, title or interest in and to the premises de- court, a default judgment may be entered scribed in the complaint herein, and the respec- and you can lose your tive husbands, wives, home. widow or widowers of Speak to an attorney or them, if any, all of go to the court where whose names are un- your case is pending for known to plaintiff; NBT further information on BANK, NATIONAL ASSO- how to answer the summons and protect your CIATION; UPS CAPITAL BUSINESS CREDIT; property.

STATE OF NEW YORK; Sending a payment to UNITED STATES OF your mortgage company AMERICA; "JOHN DOES" will not stop this foreand "JANE DOES", said closure action. names being fictitious, YOU MUST RESPOND

BY SERVING A COPY OF parties intended being possible tenants or oc- THE ANSWER ON THE cupants of premises, ATTORNEY FOR THE and corporations, other PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING entities or persons who THE ANSWER WITH claim, or may claim, a lien against the premis- THE COURT. YOU ARE HEREBY PUT es, Defendants.

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUM- COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBMONED to answer the TAINED WILL BE USED complaint in this action FOR THAT PURPOSE. and to serve a copy of TO THE ABOVE-NAMED your answer, or, if the DEFENDANTS: complaint is not served with this summons, to The foregoing summons serve a Notice of Ap- is served upon you by pearance on the Plain- publication pursuant to an Order of the Honortiff's attorney(s) within twenty (20) days after able Robert J. Muller of the service of this sum- the Supreme Court of mons, exclusive of the the State of New York, day of service, where signed on December 31, service is made by deliv- 2014, and filed with supporting papers in the ery upon you personally within the State, or with- Office of the Clerk of the in thirty (30) days after County of Clinton, State of New York. completion of service The object of this action where service is made in is to foreclose a mortany other manner, and gage upon the premises in case of your failure to appear or answer, judg- described below, executment will be taken ed by CRAIG S RECORE, to MORTGAGE ELECagainst you by default TRONIC REGISTRATION for the relief demanded SYSTEMS, INC. AS in the complaint.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN NOMINEE FOR COUNHOME DANGER OF LOSING TRYWIDE LOANS, INC. bearing the YOUR HOME date May 1, 2003 and If you do not respond to this summons and com- recorded in the County plaint by serving a copy of Clinton on May 2, of the answer on the at- 2003 in Instrument 2003torney for the mortgage Number: company who filed this 00154773 of Mortgages.

Thereafter said mortforeclosure proceeding gage was assigned to against you and filing the answer with the BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. court, a default judg- SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME ment may be entered and you can lose your LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE home.

Speak to an attorney or HOME LOANS SERVICgo to the court where ING, LP by assignment mortgage dated your case is pending for of further information on November 25, 2011 and how to answer the sum- recorded in the County mons and protect your of Clinton on December 5, 2011 in Instrument property.

2011Sending a payment to Number 00244494.

Thereafter your mortgage company will not stop this fore- said mortgage was assigned to NATIONSTAR closure action.

MORTGAGE LLC, by asYOU MUST RESPOND

BY SERVING A COPY OF signment of mortgage executed on May 14, THE ANSWER ON THE 2013.

ATTORNEY FOR THE Said premises being PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING known as and by 5 DRIVE, THE ANSWER WITH BOUCHARD PERU, NY 12972.

THE COURT. YOU ARE HEREBY PUT Date: December 10, ON NOTICE THAT WE 2014 ARE ATTEMPTING TO Batavia, New York COLLECT A DEBT, AND Virginia C Grapensteter, ANY INFORMATION OB- Esq. TAINED WILL BE USED ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C. FOR THAT PURPOSE. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED Attorneys for Plaintiff Batavia Office 26 HarDEFENDANTS: The foregoing summons vester Avenue is served upon you by Batavia, NY 14020 publication pursuant to 585.815.0288 an Order of the Honor- Help For Homeowners In able Robert J. Muller of Foreclosure the Supreme Court of New York State Law rethe State of New York, quires that we send you signed on December 31, this notice about the process.

2014, and filed with foreclosure supporting papers in the Please read it carefully.

Mortgage foreclosure is Office of the Clerk of the a complex process.

County of Clinton, State Some people may apof New York.

ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Honorable Robert J. Muller of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, signed on December 31, 2014, and filed with supporting papers in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Clinton, State of New York.

The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by CRAIG S RECORE, to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. bearing the date May 1, 2003 and recorded in the County of Clinton on May 2, 2003 in Instrument Number: 200300154773 of Mortgages.

Thereafter said mortgage was assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP by assignment of mortgage dated November 25, 2011 and recorded in the County of Clinton on December 5, 2011 in Instrument Number 201100244494.

Thereafter said mortgage was assigned to NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, by assignment of mortgage executed on May 14, 2013.

Said premises being known as and by 5 BOUCHARD DRIVE, PERU, NY 12972.

Date: December 10, 2014 Batavia, New York Virginia C Grapensteter, Esq. ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Batavia Office 26 Harvester Avenue Batavia, NY 14020 585.815.0288 Help For Homeowners In Foreclosure New York State Law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process.

Please read it carefully.

Mortgage foreclosure is a complex process.

Some people may approach you about saving your home. You should be extremely careful about any such promises. The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure.

There are government agencies, legal aid entities and other non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about foreclosure while you are working with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877-BANKNYS (1877-226-5697) or visit the Departments website at www.banking.state.ny.us. The State does not guarantee the advice of these agencies.

NC-02/07-02/2820154TC-72358

Date: December 10, 29, 2001. The Companys office is located in 2014 Clinton County.

The Batavia, New York Virginia C Grapensteter, Secretary of State has designated as Esq. North Countryman been • February 7, 2015 | 15 ROSICKI, ROSICKI & agent of the Company ASSOCIATES, P.C. upon whom process Attorneys for Plaintiff against it may be served, Batavia Office 26 Har- and a copy of any provester Avenue cess shall be mailed to Batavia, NY 14020 1118 State Route 9, P.O. 585.815.0288 Box 782, Champlain, NY Help For Homeowners In 12919. The purpose of Foreclosure Company is any lawful New York State Law re- business.

NC-01/31-03/07/2015quires that we send you this notice about the 6TC-72035 foreclosure process. WEATHER VANE FARM, Please read it carefully.

LLC. A domestic LLC, Mortgage foreclosure is filed with the NYS Dea complex process. partment of State on: Some people may ap- 11/21/2014. Office locaproach you about saving tion Clinton County. your home. You should SSNY is designated as be extremely careful agent upon whom proabout any such promis- cess against the LLC es. The State encour- may be served. SSNY ages you to become in- shall mail process to formed about your op- David P. LaDuc, 297 tions in foreclosure. Canning Rd. Saranac, There are government NY 12981. General puragencies, legal aid enti- poses. ties and other non-profit organizations that you ZUKE'S CORNER STORE may contact for informa- AND DELI LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of tion about foreclosure State (SSNY) 1/12/15. while you are working Office in Clinton Co. with your lender during SSNY desig. agent of this process. To locate LLC upon whom proan entity near you, you cess may be served. may call the toll-free helpline maintained by SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 924, the New York State Banking Department at Plattsburgh, NY 12901.

1-877-BANKNYS (1- Purpose: Any lawful pur877-226-5697) or visit pose. Principal business location: 113 Brinkerhoff the Departments website at www.banking.s- St., Plattsburgh, NY 12901. tate.ny.us. The State NC-02/07-03/14/2015does not guarantee the advice of these agen- 6TC-72531 cies.

NC-02/07-02/2820154TC-72358 NOTICE OF CONVERSION TO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Tandem Partners, a general partnership, filed a Certificate of Conversion with the New York Department of State to form Tandem, LLC (the Company) on January 29, 2001. The Companys office is located in Clinton County.

The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served, and a copy of any process shall be mailed to 1118 State Route 9, P.O. Box 782, Champlain, NY 12919. The purpose of Company is any lawful business.

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