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North Country golfing: great views, courses Pack your clubs, because throughout the North Country, there are a number of golf courses that are designed for all levels and abilities. Whether you are looking for a relaxing round on a ninehole municipal course or enjoy the challenge of courses designed by some of the world’s most reknowned architects, the region has plenty of sandtraps, water hazards and, just maybe, stories of glory.

Here is a list of courses throughout the region: • Adirondack Golf and Country Club - Peru - 643-8403 • Au Sable Valley Golf Course - Au Sable Forks - 647-8666 • Bluff Point Golf and Country Club - Plattsburgh - 563-3420 • Brantingham Golf Course - Brantingham- 348-8861 • Cobble Hill Municipal Golf Course - Elizabethtown - 873-9974 • Craig Wood Country Club - Lake Placid - 523-9811 • Lake Placid Club Resort - Lake Placid - 523-4460 • Lake Pleasant Golf Inc. - Lake Pleasant - 548-7071 • Loon Lake Golf and Country Club - Loon Lake - 891-3249 • North Country Golf Club - Rouses Point - 297-2582.

• Saranac Lake Golf Club - Saranac Lake - 891-2675 • Saranac Inn Golf & Country Club Upper Saranac Lake 891-1402 • Tupper Lake Golf Club - Tupper Lake - 359-3701 • Turin Highlands - Turin - 348-9912 • Westport Country Club - Westport - 962-4470 • Willsboro Golf Club - Willsboro - 963-8989

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Museum focuses on history of local transportation

By Rob Ivy

denpubs@denpubs.com The Champlain Valley Transportation Museum (CVTM) is dedicated to exploring, interpreting, and celebrating the history of transportation in the Champlain Valley. The museum focuses on Lozier cars, a luxury brand built in Plattsburgh from 1905 to 1915. Located on the old Air Force base just east of the roundabout on Route 9, CVTM is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 to 2. All visitors are given a guided tour of the collections. The tour takes about an hour and can be tailored to your interests. Visitors can peruse our gift shop for books, models, and other transportation related items.

The car and truck collection features vehicles significant to transportation in the Plattsburgh area; two restored Lozier touring cars are the centerpiece. Because some of the vehicles are on tem-

porary loan, the display changes from time to time. Currently on display, among many others, are a Pierce-Arrow sedan, an unrestored 1942 Army jeep, a three wheeled BMW Isetta, a REO Speed Wagon truck, Model T and Model A Fords, a 1950 Indian motorcycle, a Jaguar XKE and several “muscle” cars. The oldest car is a 1910 National, a red two seat racer with a huge engine.

In addition to the Lozier cars,

the museum has two Lozier marine engines, three Lozier bicycles and many other Lozier artifacts detailing the history of this remarkable manufacturer.

Of special interest to kids of all ages is the model railroad room, which has two layouts depicting the Delaware and Hudson Railroad’s operations in the Champlain Valley. There are tunnels, ferry boats, a circus, industrial sites, rock climbers, a school

bus making its rounds and all sorts of other imaginative details.

In a separate room is a huge collection of nearly 750 vehicles, all miniatures. Most are diecast truck and car models, but there are also tractors, aircraft, a racing go-kart, wooden hand-made locomotives, several dozen fire trucks (even one with a Dalmatian) and doll houses to explore. Be sure to check out the two dioramas, one showing a campground with camping trailers, and the other a gas station, complete with a dilapidated ’57 Chevy in the side yard. Nearby, a new collection of Hot Wheel models numbers in the hundreds.

Kids’ Station, a division of CVTM aimed at younger children, is operating from a temporary location, a “Mini Museum”, while the Kids’ Station itself is under construction. Please check the website for days and times that the temporary children’s

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These events include Tractor Day, All About Boats, and, through a continuing partnership with Mountain Lake PBS, early childhood reading hour with themes like Curious George, Thomas the Train, and Bob the Builder.

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Summer Events

*Circus Smirkus*

CVTM and Kids’ Station are presenting Circus Smirkus for 4 shows on Sunday and Monday, July 10 and 11 at the Plattsburgh City Beach. This is part of the Mayor ’s Cup events, with the shows at 1 and 6 each day under a big top tent. Circus Smirkus is an award-winning international youth circus based in Vermont. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for ages 2-12 and free for those under age 2.

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*Horseless Carriage Club of America Adirondack Coast National Tour* Starting Aug. 13 and ending on Aug. 19, 2011 the Champlain Valley Transportation Museum (CVTM) and the newly formed Adirondack Coast Chapter of the Horseless Carriage Club of America (HCCA), with support from the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau, will host the HCCA Adirondack Coast National Tour. Classic car lovers throughout the country will bring their pre 1916 antique automobiles to Clinton County for a week of planned itineraries along the Adirondack Coast. This event also includes a public viewing day during the afternoon of Sunday, Aug. 14 at Bluff Point Gold Course and Resort and a Lozier Centennial Celebration Black Tie Dinner with proceeds benefiting the Champlain Valley Transportation Museum. For more information please visit www.goadirondack.com/hcca

Visit the Clinton County Fair July 19-24

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PLATTSBURGH — The Clinton County Fair is scheduled to be held from Tuesday, July 19, through Sunday, July 24, at 84 Fairgrounds Road in Plattsburgh.

Headlining the acts this year will be Country star Jerrod Niemann, who will perform on Wednesday, July 20 at 8 p.m.

Front gate admission is $7, with those ages 11 and under admissable for free. Grandstand admission is $5.

Other highlights include performances by Master Hypnotist Michael Blaine and the band Denim will play. There will also be a coin hunt in a sawdust pile. There will also be an American Idol and Guitar Hero contests.

For a complete list of events, ticket prices and changes, visit www.clintoncountyfair.com.

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North Country museums bring history to life Throughout the region, there are several museums and historic sites that allow visitors and natives alike the chance to look back into the past of the Champlain Valley and Adirondack Park.

From groups that deal with the environmental history and preservation to the newest museum dealing with the history of the Underground Railroad in our region, there are plenty of places that allow visitors to take in the full heritage of the North Country.

North Star Underground Railroad Museum Town of Chesterfield Heritage Center Keeseville The Underground Railroad Museum reveals the hidden history of the Champlain Line of the Underground Railroad and is managed by the North Country Underground Railroad Historical

and settled on his own Adirondack Mountain farm.

The Museum and the Center are open Tuesday to Sunday and holiday Mondays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from the third Saturday in May to the second Sunday in October and open at other times by appointment.

Group tours may be arranged throughout the year.

Admission is free but donations are gratefully accepted.

The Museum gift shop offers a selection of books about the Underground Railroad. Visit w w w. n o r t h c o u n t r y u n d e r groundrailroad.com for more information.

Vivian Papson as Sara Parker Remond at the North Star Underground Railroad Museum.

Association. Exhibits portray compelling stories of fugitives from slavery who passed through Northeastern New York and the Champlain Valley on their way to Quebec and

Ontario, Canada.

Displays include a multimedia production of the story of John Thomas and his family.

Thomas escaped from the cruelties of slavery in Maryland

The 1932 & 1980 Winter Olympic Museum Lake Placid According to organizers, the 1932 & 1980 Winter Olympic Museum acts as the proverbial keeper of the flame. The displays and exhibits bring to life

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The viewing deck at the A dirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake.

Adirondack Museum Blue Mountain Lake According to the museum’s website, the Adirondack Museum expands public understanding of Adirondack history and the relationship between people and the Adirondack wilderness, fostering informed choices for the future.

The museum is open through Oct. 17 (closed Sept.

9), daily from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Admission is adults $18, seniors (62 and over) $16, student with ID $12, teens (13-17) $12, youth (6-12) $6, children, active military and members free.

For more information, contact 352-7311, info@adkmuseum.org, or www.adkmuseum.org.

Essex County Historical Society Adirondack History Center Museum Elizabethtown The Adirondack History Center Museum has artifacts from over two centuries of life in the Adirondacks, including a 58-foot Fire Observation Tower to climb.

The Colonial Garden, created in 1956 and next to the museum, features varieties of flowers, native plants, trees and shrubs in a formal setting.

Events and exhibits at the Adirondack History Center in Elizabethtown this summer include “Worked/Wild,” July 23 - Oct. 10; “What Do You Want to Do?,” May 30 - Oct. 10; “ACNA Cover Art Show,” Sept. 20 - Oct. 10; and Field,

Forest & Stream Days, Saturday, Sept. 24.

Admission is Adults $5, Seniors $4, Students $2, and ages 6 and under are free. Call 873-6466 or e-mail echs@adkhistorycenter.org for information.

John Brown State Historic Site North Elba The John Brown State Historic Site pays homage to the homestead and resting place of the man who symbolized the slave liberation movement in pre-Civil War times.

His body was buried in front of his home on Dec. 8, 1859.

Also, the remains of several of Brown’s followers, who fought and died at Harper ’s Ferry, were moved to this small graveyard in 1899.

Admission is $2 adults and $1 New York state senior citizens and children. Children under 12 are free.

Hiking/Nature/CrossCountry Ski trails are open year round, with the site open May through October from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, Saturday and Sunday (closed on Tuesday).

For more information, visit nysparks.state.ny.us/historicsites/29/details.aspx.

Kent Delord House Museum Plattsburgh The Kent-Delord House Museum is the former home of a family of community leaders for three generations in Plattsburgh from 1797 to 1913.

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Looking for interesting destinations? TAUNY has some ideas

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raditional Arts in Upstate New York, a nonprofit organization based in Canton, keeps a record of places that are very special to the people in communities across Northern New York. And, it’s aptly named the TAUNY Register of Very Special Places.

Varick Chittenden, founder of TAUNY, said the register is an annually-updated inventory of cultural landmarks and sites in throughout the region that have special meaning to those who frequent them.

“Fire halls, pool halls, barber shops — they can be anything,” said Chittenden.

And, they are. The list — accessible through TAUNY’s website, www.tauny.org — has restaurants, scenic parks, museums and pretty much everything in between.

“These are all places that are important to members of the community themselves, not what we thought was impor-

background. And, I can’t think of one place in the North Country that doesn’t have a cool story.”

DICKS COUNTRY STORE

Dick’s Country Store, Music Oasis and Gun City, located at 7429 U.S. Route 11 in the hamlet of Churubusco, has been a spot f or locals and travelers alike to stop and shoot the breeze and participate in a breakout jam sessions. tant — although we do consider them important,” said Chittenden. “The list is something that gives us the opportunity to share stories people may have of gathering places and other areas that are of significance to the people who live there.”

The places on the RVSP are

also of interest to people just passing through, Chittenden noted.

“The register gives visitors real insight into the community, into local life,” said Chittenden. “It’s even useful information if a person is visiting with plans to move to the community. It gives them some

Dick’s Country Store, Music Oasis and Gun City in the hamlet of Churubusco, tucked away in the northwest corner of Clinton County, is one such place.

The business, owned by Dick DeCosse, has been around since 1970, located at 7429 U.S. Route 11.

“We’ll have been here 41 years this July,” said DeCosse.

“We’ve got some pretty steady customers here over the years.

I think it’s because of our variety. We’ve basically got three businesses under one roof.”

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Local theaters to bring top-rate performances Throughout the North Country, the thespians come out to play as several communities host summer-long theater programs.

From comedy to drama to musicals, there are plenty of genres and talented local and Broadway actors and actresses that take to the stage throughout the region.

Here are some of the places you can go for a show: Boquet River Theater Festival, Whallonsburgh Grange Hall, Whallonsburgh Boquet River Theatre Festival, Jr. is a group of talented children, ages 7 to 12 that work for three weeks to put together a musical production. In early August they perform their hard work in BRTF’s home, the Whallonsburgh Grange. The

Actors prepare for the Depot Theatre’s production of “Riffin’ and Tappin.’” cast is comprised of individuals from the surrounding area as well as those vacationing in the beautiful Adirondacks.

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Depot Theatre, Depot Train Station Westport The Depot Theatre is pleased to announce its 2011 main stage “Season of Premieres.”

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Tauny Continued from page 8 in town or enjoy a breakout jam session on their guitar or banjo.

“We’ve even got live music once a month ... usually the last Friday of the month,” said DeCosse.

The business has become known as “a Mecca for hunters and musicians,” turning it into quite the cultural melting pot.

That’s what DeCosse likes about the area.

“We enjoy living in this community,” he said. “It’s a good place to live.”

Check out Dick’s Country Store by going on-line to www.themusicoasis.com or calling 518-497-3253.

DONNELLY’S ICE CREAM STAND If you’re looking for a place to enjoy a nice cool treat,

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As usual, the Theatre’s season encompasses dance, musicals, comedies, mysteries, and the potential for a freight train to thunder through during a performance. But this year, it also features the firstever debut of four theatrical works.

The series begins on July 1 with the New York premiere of “Riffin’ & Tappin,” a highenergy chronicle of the history of tap in America and the growth of jazz.

The Depot Theatre has been presenting live professional theater in a historic train station for over 30 years. In addition to the main stage productions, the season’s calendar includes a Tonight Only series on Wednesdays throughout the summer. The Depot Theatre Gallery offers a revolving annual schedule of art shows that are open to the public year-round. For more information, season subscriptions, tickets and a complete schedule, contact the Box Office at 962-4449 or visit depottheatre.org.

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Summer 2011 Donnelly’s Ice Cream Stand is another place suggested by TAUNY. The stand is “a summer institution” for Adirondack locals and visitors alike, located at 1556 State Route 86 between Lake Clear and Saranac Lake.

Owner Pete Donnelly welcomes customers to his white wooden stand that has remained virtually the same as it was when it was started by his family in the 1950s.

The unique part?

“They serve one flavor a day and it’s all handmade,” said Chittenden. “It’s a hit with all the locals and people who camp around there.”

Only offering one flavor a day might seem unconventional, but it works for Donnelly’s. The staff there uses the same 1930s vintage machine Donnelly’s family purchased nearly 60 years ago, making one flavor a day, always twisted with vanilla.

Essex Theatre Company Essex Those who enjoy being surrounded by the beauty of Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks, enthusiastically welcomed the formation of the Essex Theatre Company, Inc. in 1993. It currently holds summer and winter seasonal productions.

Its mission is to bring good, inexpensive theatre to the surrounding communities, and to provide an opportunity for local adults and youth to participate in production of plays and musicals.

For more information, visit essextheatre.org.

Pendragon Theatre Saranac Lake The Pendragon Theatre is an ensemble of artists, based in the Adirondacks, dedicated to preserving the vitality and enhancing the quality of professional theatre through yearround performance and education programs.

Pendragon Theatre summer shows include “The Mystery of Irma Vep,” “Sweeney Todd,” “Les Liaisons Dangereuses,” and “The Mousetrap.”

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Donnelly’s I ce C ream S tand, l ocated a t 1 556 S tate R oute 8 6 b etween L ake Clear and Saranac Lake, is another place suggested by TAUNY. The stand is “a summer institution” for Adirondack locals and visitors alike.

“People mark their calendars to know what flavors are served on what days,” said Chittenden.

“They really are a local institution.”

Just remember: chocolate on Wednesdays and the weekends, raspberry on Tuesdays, and strawberry on Fridays. Mondays and Thursdays are always surprise flavors, with a nut flavor being served Mondays and fruit flavor on Thursdays.

BETH JOSEPH SYNAGOGUE If you’re looking to get in touch with your spiritual side, or maybe even the part of you that’s a history buff, TAUNY suggests a place for you in Tupper Lake.

The Beth Joseph Synagogue, located at 57 Lake St., is the oldest synagogue in the Adirondacks, celebrating its centennial in 2005.

The structure, according to a

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Beth Joseph Synagogue, located at 57 Lake St., Tupper Lake, is part museum and place of worship during the summer months.

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description prepared by TAUNY, is “reminiscent of synagogues in the rural regions of Eastern European countries from which ancestors of the Jewish settlers of the Adirondack Mountains migrated in the late nineteenth century.”

Janet Chapman, president of Friends of Beth Joseph Synagogue, said the synagogue opens every summer in July,

offering itself as a small museum of local Jewish history and religious artifacts from local families. In addition, the synagogue offers Sabbath services on Fridays in July and August at 7 p.m. and programs featuring musicians and speakers Sundays at 8 p.m.

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The building has been under restoration since 1988, said Chapman, bringing the building to its original glory for all to see.

“It’s just about as perfect as we can get it...it’s mostly all original, too,” said Chapman.

“It’s a very serene, beautiful building.”

For more information, call 518-347-3580.

SANTA’S WORKSHOP Do you think Christmas only comes once a year? Well, if you’re in the Adirondacks, it doesn’t.

The magic of Christmas is alive and well in Wilmington at Santa’s Workshop, located at 324 Whiteface Memorial Highway.

The theme park was the brainchild of the late Arto Monaco of Upper Jay who designed it as a fantasy village populated by storybook and legendary characters centered

around the North Pole.

Matt Stanley, general manager of Santa’s Workshop, said though the park gains much attention during the winter, the summer also sees many children and their families flocking to the home of the jolly old elf himself — Santa Claus!

“Santa’s Workshop is even better to see in the summer because it’s warm,” said Stanley. “It’s a great place to come cool down on a warm summer day and kids can see the reindeer team and give their lists to Santa early.”

Visiting Santa’s Workshop has been a family tradition for decades, said Stanley, with families able to take a ride on their train — the Candy Cane Express — hop on the Christmas Carousel, or even get a ride on the Santa’s Sleigh Coaster.

“Santa’s Workshop is a way for kids to make memories and for adults to step back to their childhood and create new memories of their own,” said Stanley.

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Other sites of interest Here's some other locations on the TAUNY Register of Very Special P laces f ound i n o ur region: ✣ Clare and Carl's Hot Dog Stand, 6128 State Route 22, Plattsburgh. Roadside diner famous for its Texas Red Hots and “michigans” — the North Country's version of a hot dog topped with a special meat sauce. ✣ The Redford Carousel, Church of the Assumption, 78 Clinton St., Redford. Rare 1890s Armitage-Herschell Carousel donated to the church in 1910 and only viewable once a year during the annual Redford Picnic in August. Call 518-293-6259 for exact date and time. ✣ Palace Theater , 26 Main St., Lake Placid.

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Displays of painstakingly handcrafted boats first designed by boat builder Willard Hanmer, who passed on his knowledge to Carl Hathaway and ultimately the shop' s owner today , Chris W oodward. The shop, according to TAUNY, is “filled with the tools and knowledge of W oodward's predecessors and “is a living testament to both the ef ficacy and the human v alue o f t he m asterapprentice tradition.” Call 518891-3961 for hours of operation.

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n your tour of the North Country, be sure to check out the local farmers markets.

The Adirondack Farmers Market Cooperative oversees nine markets, according to its website, www.adirondackfarmersmarket.com.

Chateaugay

The Chateaugay Lakes Farmers Market is located on the lawn of the Hollywood Inn, 4939 State Route 374. The market there is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Sept. 3.

According to the Adirondack Farmers Market Cooperative, the Chateaugay Lakes Farmers Market is “nestled under a shady tree on the bank of The Narrows which connects the Upper and Lower Chateaugay Lakes.” This year marks the market’s 14th season.

The market is managed by Jo Ellen Saumier, who may be reached at 518-497-6038 for more information.

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The Elizabethtown Farmers' Market is located behind the Adirondack Center Museum off State Route 9. The market is open Fridays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 14.

The market there offers fresh vegetables and berries in season, jams and jellies, breads and other baked goods, fresh flowers and bedding plants, maple syrup, and handmade wares such as bug bonnets and pottery.

The market is managed by Gina Agoney, who may be reached at 518-293-7877 for more information.

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The Keene Valley Farmers' Market is located at the Marcy Airfield on State Route 73 and is open Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Oct. 9.

The market there offers fresh produce, a large selection of fine

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The market is managed by Dick Crawford, who may be reached at 518-561-7167 for more information.

Malone

The Malone Farmers' Market is held in a pavilion provided by the town of Malone at the Malone Airport, 3066 U.S. Route 11.

The market is open Wednesdays, 12 to 4:30 p.m., through Oct. 12.

The market features fresh fruits and veggies, pastureraised lamb cuts and sausage, fresh-from-the-oven baked goods, culinary and medicinal herbs, jams and jellies, wine, plants, and cut flowers, along with a few very nice craft items. Eight to 10 vendors regularly supply the market, with a few extra vendors during peak summer days.

The market is managed by Vicky Lesniak, who may be reached at 518-497-0083 for more information.

Paul Smiths The Paul Smith's Farmers' Market — located at the Paul Smith's Visitor Interpretive Center, 8023 State Route 30 — is open Fridays from 2 to 5 p.m. through Sept. 23.

The market features fresh vegetables and berries in season, breads and other baked goods, herbs, jams and jellies as well as grass fed lamb.

The market is managed by Janet Burl, who may be reached at 518-483-6863 for more information.

Port Henry

The Port Henry Farmers' Market is new this year and will be located in the back parking lot of Bonnie's Bistro on Main Street. The market will be open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wednesdays through Sept. 28 The market is managed by Kelly King, who may be reached at 518-546-4083 for more information.

Saranac Lake

The Saranac Lake Farmers Market is hosted at Riverside

Park, on the corner of State Route 3 and Main Street. The market is offered Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Sept. 27.

The market is managed by Lou Lesniak, who may be reached at 518-497-0083 for more information.

Tupper Lake

The Tupper Lake Farmers Market is held Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Wild Center, 45 Museum Dr., through Sept. 15.

The market is managed by Ellen Beberman, who may be reached at 518-891-7470 for more information.

Willsboro

The Willsboro Farmers Market, located at State Route 22, across from Mountain View Restaurant, is held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 8.

The market is managed by Linda Therrien, who may be reached at 518-963-4383 for more information.

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That market, located on the banks of the Saranac River in downtown Plattsburgh’s Durkee Street Pavilion, offers great fresh produce and many readyto-eat treats from local farmers and producers.

The Plattsburgh Farmers and Crafters Market is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through the fall, offering a selection of bedding and vegetable plants, flowers, and other local products such as maple syrup, honey and baked goods. Arts and crafts from area artisans and entertainment from local performers helps round out the market.

The market also features a “vendor of the week” and offers a weekly drawing for a gift from that vendor.

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he North Country is home to the Lake Champlain Bikeways Network, consisting of biking trails from as far north as the town of Chazy through the Adirondack Mountains and to historic Ticonderoga.

In the North Country, the Northern Adirondack Coast region is made up of seven trails that range in difficulty from a family ride to a ride for the more experienced bicyclist.

“Monuments, Mills and Music” is a 48-mile trail that starts in the heart of the city of Plattsburgh on Durkee Street and heads west. The trail takes riders through the hamlets of Morrisonville, Saranac, Cadyville and West Plattsburgh before returning back to the city center. You’ll pass monuments, see the sites where oncethriving paper mills and saw mills once stood and have a chance to take in the local music scene once back in the city. The name of the trail delivers what it promises.

The “Over the Hills and Far Away” trail stays true to its name as it sees varying elevation along its 45.2-mile

stretch, from 400 ft. to 1,500 ft. The loop begins at the Plattsburgh town office building on Banker Road and travels through Morrisonville, Schuyler Falls, Peasleeville, Saranac and Dannemora. There are also strenuous parts to this ride though there are several places to stop along the way to take in the history and beauty of Clinton County.

“The Climber” is a 38-mile trail that begins at Saranac Elementary School on Picketts Corners Road in the town of Saranac. The trail continues through the hamlets of Clayburg, Standish and Lyon Mountain and by scenic Chazy Lake in the town of Dannemora on its way back to Saranac. This route involves more strenuous climbing around Lyon Mountain, which has an elevation of 3,820 ft.

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You also won’t be able to miss the breathtaking view of Ausable Chasm on your way back.

In the town of Chazy, “The William H. Miner Story” is a 35.3-mile trail that starts at the Chazy Central Rural School on Miner Farm Road, built by William H. Miner, and adjacent to the Alice T. Miner Museum. The town owes much of its history to the Miner family, who were wellknown philanthropists who settled in the town during the early 1900s. The Miner Story trail continues through the cornfields, woodlands and pastures in Chazy and winds through the hamlet of Sciota, town of Altona, and town of Mooers before circling back.

“The Flatlander” is a 21.1mile ride that offers a change of pace — or, at least elevation — through the towns of Beekmantown and Chazy. The

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Those seeking a much shorter ride will enjoy the “Point Au Roche Family Ride,” a 6.1mile trail that begins at Point Au Roche State Park and travels along Lake Champlain.

As you head south to Essex County, there are a number of bikeways to be found.

The “Water ’s Edge Trail” is a 21.8-mile trail in the Keeseville area that travels along the AuSable River to the shores of Lake Champlain, boasting some very picturesque views. Where you go from there is your choice to make, but there are options, including visiting historic Keeseville or heading to Burlington, Vt., by way of the Port Kent ferry.

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The “Rapid Descent Trail” is a 16.9-mile trek beginning at the base of Whiteface Mountain. The trail takes riders along back roads to the town of Jay before following the AuSable River, giving riders amazing views and many places to stop along the way to enjoy a nice scenic break.

When in the Jay and Au Sable Forks area, try the “River Forks Trail.” The 11.6mile train travels back roads from Jay to Au Sable Forks, giving riders views of the Jay Range where it meets with the east and west branches of the Ausable River in Au Sable Forks.

When in Port Henry and Moriah, the “Wet & Wild” trail — a 36.3-mile trail — is another to test your endurance. The trail utilizes two of the most remote paved roadways in the Adirondack Mountains, where grades can change from hills to winding flatlands on what could be a day-long ride for most. The Iron Center, near Port Henry’s Amtrak station,

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There are several more trails to check out while spending time biking in the North Country, including the “Adirondack Marathon Trail” in Schroon Lake, “Stony Lonesome” in Ironville, “Mountain-Coast Connector” in Westport and Elizabethtown, and the “Rolling Reber Ramble” in Willsboro, among others.

For more information about these trails, including directions and maps available for download, visit www.champlainbikeways.org.

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Spend some time hunting for treasure

What is geocaching?

Well, according to Geocaching.com, a website devoted to the sport, geocaching is ”a worldwide game of seeking treasure.” Geocaches are quite often containers that can vary in size that are placed on public lands such as parks, beaches, mountaintops and even more urban areas.

It’s common for geocachers to hide caches in locations of great natural beauty or personal importance. Geocache locations can be quite diverse; for example, a geocache may be located on the side of a cliff and require rock climbing equipment, or may be underwater and accessible only

by SCUBA gear. Geocaches located in cities are often incredibly small, so that people walking by don’t notice them.

According to a recent search on Geocaching.com, more than 14,000 geocaches have been hidden in the greater Adirondack region.

What’s in a geocache?

In its simplest form, a cache always contains a logbook or logsheet. The logbook contains information from the owner of the cache and notes from visitors.

When geocachers return from an adventure, they can log their finds on an on-line cache page, creating a dynamic community and social network.

Larger geocaches may also contain any number of more or less valuable items. These items turn the cache into a true treasure hunt. A geocacher never knows what the owner or other visitors

of the cache may have left there to enjoy.

How do you find a geocache?

A geocacher can locate a geocache anywhere in the world with the help of a GPS or GPSenabled mobile device and GPS coordinates that are listed online.

It’s one of the world’s fastest growing live, recreational social media activities.

How do you hide a geocache?

Before considering where to hide their first geocache, geocachers should find a variety of caches in their area to familiarize themselves with the activity.

Then, they should review the “Guide to Hiding a Cache and the Geocache Listing Guidelines” on Geocaching.com before submitting a cache for review.

It generally takes up to 72 hours for the cache to be posted to the Geocaching website.

What should not be placed in a cache?

People of all ages seek caches, so geocachers should think carefully before placing an item into a cache. Explosives, ammunition, knives, drugs and alcohol should never be placed in a cache, and everyone should respect local laws.

Food items are always a bad idea. Animals have better noses than humans, and in some cases, caches have been chewed through and destroyed because of food items or other scented items in a cache.

Can a geocache be moved once it’s found?

Geocachers should not move a cache from its original location. If a geocacher feels that the cache is not located in the correct location, he or she can e-mail the cache owner directly or post a log on the cache detail page, notifying the owner of the concern.

It’s the owner’s responsibility to maintain cache placement.

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Geocaching is a way many people are spending their summers looking for hidden treasures — totalling more than 4 million people worldwide. It’s also a pastime that’s landed in our corner of the U.S.

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Robert Louis Stevenson Memorial Cottage Saranac Lake According to www.robertlouisstevensonmemorialcottage.org, The Stevenson Society was first called the Stevenson Memorial Committee and fulfilled its original purpose on Oct. 30, 1915, when, at the Saranac Lake cottage occupied in 18871888 by Robert Louis Stevenson, it unveiled a bronze bas-relief memorial tablet designed by Gutzon Borglum.

On that occasion the committee was resolved into a permanent organization, renamed as the Stevenson Society, its "membership open to anyone interested in the author and his works and who desire to spread his brave philosophy of living."

The center is open on Tuesdays through Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For information, contact pennypiper@verizon.net or 891-1462.

The Wild Center in Tupper Lake.

Saranac Laboratory Museum, Saranac Lake According to www.historicsaranaclake.org, the Saranac Laboratory Museum opened with a new exhibit on July 18, 2009, “125 Years of Science in Saranac Lake.” In partnership with the Trudeau Institute and the Adirondack Museum at Blue Mountain Lake, Historic Saranac Lake created exhibits on the theme of “Trudeau, Tuberculosis and Saranac Lake.” marking the 125th anniversary of the Trudeau Institute.

In 2010, replicas of the original laboratory cabinets were installed. Today the space is a beautiful model of a very early science laboratory.

The exhibit is open by appointment, 9 a.m. through 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Call HSL at 891-4606 to schedule a visit.

The History Museum Lake Placid According to www.lakeplacidhistory.com, The Lake Placid-North Elba Historical

Society is a membership organization created in 1948 for the purpose of documenting the history of the Village of Lake Placid and the Town of North Elba. In 1967 two patrons of the Society purchased the Train Station from the Penn Central Railroad Corporation, which had ceased both passenger and freight operations into Lake Placid. The Station was given to the Society in order to provide a permanent home for the organization as well as to create a museum. The Society is a 501C3 organization, and is chartered by the New York State Board of Regents.

The museum is open Memorial Day to mid-June on weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and mid-June through Columbus Day, Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, contact thehistorymuseum@verizon.net.

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Tupper Lake Heritage Museum Tupper Lake Tupper Lake Heritage Museum is located at 54 Pine Street in Tupper Lake.

For times and information, call 410-303-6366.

Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks (The Wild Center), Tupper Lake The Wild Center houses great exhibits on a 31-acre campus with naturalist guides or delf tours. There are theaters with high definition films, plenty of hands-on activities and hundreds of live animals from rare native trout, to river otters and many other often hard-to-see residents of the woods and waters. Learn more about the indoor and outdoor exhibits.

The center is open daily from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. For information, go to www.wildcenter.org.

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They are open Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and offer guided tours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and by appointment. They are also open some Saturdays.

For information, visit www.kentdelordhouse.org.

Museum houses a myriad of pre-contact and post-contact artifacts, contemporary arts and crafts, diagrammatic charts, posters, and other items of Haudenosaunee culture. The objects within the Museum are primarily representative of the Haudenosaunee, but there are representations of other Native American cultures as well.

The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., starting July 1 and running through Labor Day. In May - June and September - October, appointments can be made by calling 891-2299. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children.

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Champlain Valley is the serendipitous fit of grapes to vineyards,” writes McDowell.

“The cold hardy hybrid crosses of Vinifera, the European wine grape, and the hardier, more disease resistant American grape species thrive in this region. These hybrids capable of producing grapes in the Lake Champlain Valley are of great winemaking potential.”

High sugars, deep flavors, and crisp acidity combine to make an “outstanding wine,” said McDowell, adding one of the great advantages of the cold hardy hybrids is their “unique character.”

“Their flavors result in wines that are often quite different than the usual fare from California, Australia, and Europe,” McDowell writes. ”This translates into a palette of flavors that are refreshing in a world tired of the same old Merlot and Chardonnay. And, our wines are distinctly local; they come from this land of ancient mountains, crisp sun

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One great resource in the region is Lake Champlain Wines, a website and on-line resource center created by the Lake Champlain Grape Growers Association in Plattsburgh.

The mission of the LCGGA is to "promote grape growing and winemaking in the Lake Champlain Valley with an emphasis on developing a viable commercial wine and grape industry."

Since it's inception in 2005, the LCGGA has actively promoted progressive grape growing and winemaking, and has been a pioneer in the introduction of cold hardy short season grape varieties in the region.

The success of grape-growing in the region has much to do with the climate.

The Champlain Valley in particular is credited for being “one of the drier and sunnier areas in the Northeast due to the ‘rain shadow’ of the Adirondacks,” according to research by Rob McDowell of Purple Gate Vineyard, a developing vineyard in Plattsburgh. McDowell stated the cold temperatures in this region are favorable for growing cold-hardy grapes.

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Looking for a little outdoor adventure? Take a hike!

Take the road less traveled by for a less congested experience The Eastern High Peaks Wilderness is the most heavily used backcountry area in the Adirondack Forest Preserve.

There is significant congestion and few opportunities for solitude. Trailhead parking lots and interior campsites reach capacity on many weekends throughout the hiking season, often by early Friday evenings.

The large number of visitors has resulted in trail erosion and damage to vegetation in heavily used areas, many nearby areas continue to see relatively light use, less trail damage and improved opportunities for solitude.

The following hikes offer excellent opportunities for hikers preferring to seek alternates to many of the high-use trails in the High Peaks Wilderness.

Baker Mountain: Moody Pond Road, Village of Saranac Lake: 0.9 mile one-way. This trail offers outstanding views of the Saranac Lakes, the High Peaks and McKenzie Mountain Range.

Baxter Mountain: Located 2.0 miles east of intersection of NYS Routes 73 and 9N at the top of the hill. The trail is south of Route 9N, 60 feet east of the intersection with Hurricane Road. Distance is 1.0 mile one-way. It offers good views of Dix, Giant and High Peaks Wilderness Areas.

Cooperkiln Pond: From NYS Route 86 in Wilmington, go 2.8 miles up Whiteface Veterans Memorial Highway to the junction with Franklin Falls Road, on the right, thence 0.7 mile on Franklin Falls Road to the trailhead on the right.

Cooperkiln Pond is 2.7 miles one-way from the trailhead.

Giant Mountain: Access from NYS Route 9N; the trail is located 4.5 miles west of Elizabethtown, on the south side of the highway. This is a nice, easy-to-moderate 2.6 mile one-way hike to Owl's Head overlook. Giant Mountain

summit is an additional hike of 4.8 miles from the overlook.

The total trip from the trailhead is 7.4 miles.

Access from NYS Route 9, referred to as the East Trail to Rocky Peak Ridge and Giant Summit. The trail starts at a parking lot 4.9 miles north of the junction with Route 73.

This is a rugged 8.0 mile oneway trip to Giant summit, but it has three great intermediate points: Blueberry Cobbles, at 2.0 miles; Bald Peak, at 3.9 miles and Rocky Peak Ridge at 6.7 miles.

Hayes Brook: Located 3.7 miles Northwest of Paul Smiths College, on the right side of NYS Route 30. Easy access, adjacent to Mountain Pond. A mix of old roads and trails, this is a good area for mountain bikes.

Haystack and McKenzie Mountains: NYS Route 86, between Lake Placid and Saranac Lake, 1.4 miles west of the junction with Old Military Road. One-way distances from the trailhead are McKenzie Mountain — 5.3 miles and Haystack — 3.3 miles.

Poke-O-Moonshine: Located on NYS Route 9, 9.3 miles north of I-87, Exit 32 (Lewis). A public campground is located at the base of the mountain. This is a 1.2 miles one-way hike on moderate to steep terrain to the fire tower.

Porter Mountain (long trail): NYS Route 73, 2.0 miles north of Keene Valley, left of the highway opposite the Town of Keene highway garage, before the airport.

There is ample parking for this 2.4 mile one-way trail to Blueberry Mountain, which continues on an additional 2.1 miles to the 4,059-foot summit of Porter. The trail continues over to the summit of Cascade Mountain. (Yes, we know this is in the High Peaks, but this trail can sustain more use!)

Scarface Mountain: NYS Route 86 in Ray Brook,

between Lake Placid and Saranac Lake. In Ray Brook itself, the trailhead is 0.1 mile from Route 86 on the Old Ray Brook Road, a left turn beyond the convenience store. This is a moderate 3.3 mile one-way hike offering good views of the Saranac Lakes.

Additional Resources For detailed hiking information, including maps, check out the “Guide to Adirondack

Trails” series from the Adirondack Mountain Club and the “Discover the Adirondacks” series from Back Country Publications. These books are available at local book, hiking and sporting goods stores.

(This information was provided by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Learn more online at www.dec.ny.gov.)

Visit the Essex County Fair Aug. 10-14 WESTPORT — The 2011 Essex County Fair is scheduled to take place from Wednesday, Aug. 10, to Sunday, Aug. 14, at the Essex County Fairgrounds in Westport. The main attraction will be Allen Scott, who performs his AllenAsTim show as Tim McGraw, will be performing as part of the Essex County Fair in Westport on Thursday, Aug. 11.

For a complete schedule of events for the Adirondack Agricultural Fair and a list of daily ticket priuces visit http://www.essexcountyfair.org/program.html

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If you are visiting our area, we invite you to visit one of our local church services in Essex, Clinton & Franklin Counties.

Plattsburgh United Methodist Church

St. Elizabeth’s Church

at the corner of Beekman & Bailey

8434 NYS Rt. 9 Elizabethtown, NY Sat. 4:30 PM - Sun. 10:30 AM

St. Philip Neri

85598

10:00 am LAKE PLACID BAPTIST CHURCH 518-523-2008 2253 Saranac Ave., Lake Placid Rev. Derek Spain

5 PM Sat. Evening Worship Service Sun. 9 AM Bible Study For All Ages 10:15 AM Worship GYM Generation Youth Ministry Meets at 6:00 PM Sunday Evening Prayer Service 6:30 PM Wednesdays 6:30 PM Bible Study For Adults & Children K-6

www.lpbaptist.org

85600

New Hope Christian Fellowship Full Gospel Church Services Sun. 10am & 6:30pm Tues. 6:30pm Corporate Prayer • Thurs. 6:30pm Bible Study 207 Station St., Lake Placid, NY 12946 www.newhopelakeplacid@verizon.net • www.newhopelakeplacid.com Bishop Richard Ducatt • 891-4255 • 523-3652 85601

CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

ST. BERNARD’S CHURCH 27 St. Bernard St., Saranac Lake 891-4616

826 Rte. 86, Gabriels

891-0144 Mass: Sunday 9:30 AM

MASSES: Sat. 5 PM, Sun. 7 & 10 AM

Fr. Mark Riely

Fr. M ark Riely

ST. JOHN IN THE WILDERNESS

ST. PAUL’S CHURCH

6148 Route 30 Lake Clear, NY

Sunday Mass* - 8:00 AM (July & August celebrated at Fish Creek Campsite)

Rectory - 891-2286 Fr. Mark Riely 85599

1640 Rte. 3 Bloomingdale 891-0144

MASS: Saturday 4:00 PM Fr. M ark Riely

6603 Main St., Westport Sat. Mass 7:00 PM and Mass 8:30 AM Fr. Riani 873-6760 85590

Independent Baptist Church

563-2992 Sundays At 8 AM & 10:30 AM / Church School After 10:30 Children’s Time Oct.-June

Marion M. Moore-Colgan, Pastor • www.plattsburghumc.org

Whoever you are, you’re welcome here!

85602

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH

2030 Rte. 22, Keeseville, NY 834-9620 • www.ibck.org • office@ibck.org Pastor Russ O’Neill *Sunday School......................9:45 a.m. *Morning Worship................11:00 a.m.

Youth Group.........................7:00 p.m. *Evening Worship..................7:00 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting....7:00 p.m. *NURSERY PROVIDED

“Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors”

85595

OUR LADY OF VICTORY 4919 South Catherine St., Plattsburgh, NY Office 561-1842 MASSES: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM Saturday 4:00 PM, Sunday 10:30 AM Fr. Garvin Demaris 85596

ST. MARY’S OF THE LAKE 1202 Cumberland Head Rd. Plattsburgh, NY 561-2488 MASSES: Wednesday 8:30 AM Saturday 5:30 PM • Sunday 8:30 AM Fr. Garvin Demaris 85597

St. Johns Episcopal Church P.O. Box 262, 4 Church Street Essex, NY 12936

Celebrating Christ in the Anglican Tradition The Holy Eucharist Sat. 5PM, Sun 8 & 10AM, Wed. 6PM Christian Education Soup Kitchen 5:30 Wed. 18 Trinity Place, Plattsburgh (downtown Plattsburgh next to City Hall)

Handicapped Accessible 561-2244 www.trinityplattsburgh.com

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ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH 60 West Church St., West Chazy, NY Saturday Vigil Mass: 4 pm Sunday Masses: 8 am & 10 am Confessions: Saturday 3 pm - 3:30 pm & by appointment Weekday Masses are at 9 am except on Holy Days and during Lent & Advent ( please consult the bulletin) 85593

Keeseville United Methodist Church

Harkness United Methodist Church

1699 Front Street, Keeseville, NY Sunday School 9:30 a.m. (Sept. - May)

intersection of Clintonville and Hallock Hill Road Sunday Worship 9:30 am

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Keeseville UMC Thrift Shop Every Wed. & 2nd Sat.

keesevilleharknessumc.com 834-7577

Pastor Edie Poland • 834-7577

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Mass: Mon. at 5:15 pm, Tues. - Fri. at 8 am, Sat. at 4 pm & Sun. at 9:15 am Rt. 9N Main St., AuSable Forks

Church # 963-7775 stjohnsessexny.com Margaret E. Shaw WORSHIP SERVICE: Sunday 9:15 AM Wed. 9 AM Morning Prayer, 10 AM Women’s Bible Study Tues. 6 PM Community Pot Luck Supper

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