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IP, Vt. Gas break off pipeline plans

Saturday, February 14, 2015

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TICONDEROGA Ñ There will be no natural gas pipeline running under Lake Champlain to the International Paper Ticonderoga Mill.

Vermont Gas President and CEO Don Rendall announced his company was pulling out of Phase 2 of the expansion project from Middlebury to the International Paper Mill in Ticonderoga.

“When it was conceived, it held the promise of helping International Paper with their carbon footprint, with their emissions, and delivering a much more cost-effective fuel source to them than what they were using over there... today,Ó Rendell said in a press release announcing the decision. “With the real-life cost of this project, the economics of this project didnÕ t make sense for (International Paper).Ó Mill spokeswoman Donna Wadsworth said with the increasing costs of the project, the mill had to make a Ò business decision.Ó Ò A couple of weeks ago they gave us verbally a cost increase to $135 million and the schedule became an uncertainty,Ó she said. Ò For us it was strictly a business decision.Ó Vermont Gas will now focus on plans to expand their services to Middlebury and eventually into Rutland.

International Paper is the largest private employer in Essex County, with over 600 people working for the company.

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Winter to be celebrated this weekend PAGE 2 MORIAH

Local pharmasist returns to his roots PAGE 14 SPORTS

Local school teams gear up for sectionals

Sydney Mosier practices at Ticonderoga Elementary/Middle School.

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Schroon Lake Central seeking dance partners for spring, fall sports

By Keith Lobdell keith@denpubs.com

SCHROON Ñ Last year, then Superintendent Bonnie Finnerty and Athletic Director Lee Silvernail detailed the issue of decreasing numbers in the Schroon Lake Central School athletic programs.

This spring, the effects of lowering class sizes will hit home in the boys programs, with Silvernail still seeking to find someone the school could partner with in order to allow student-athletes to participate in baseball.

“The school board has given me permission to find

options out there,Ó Silvernail said. Ò After talking to a lot of schools, though, we have found there are not a lot of options out there. A lot of schools that needed mergers have already done it.Ó Along with the impact on spring baseball, Silvernail said he was also looking for potential merge partners for fall sports. Ò The problem is a little more real now because it is here,Ó he said. Ò Next year, we will struggle to put a lot of teams onto the field. We most likely will not have a boys varsity soccer team and we can play modified with less than 11 players.”

Silvernail said there was a group of kids who want-

ed to play baseball.

“We are looking as hard as we can to find them options,” he said. “We are struggling to find a place to send our kids, not even as part of a 50-50 merger but having them play for another school.Ó To help students keep active in the spring in case a merger dance partner cannot be found, the school has looked into starting a club tennis team as an option. Ò A lot of schools in the area have club tennis teams we could compete with,Ó Silvernail said.

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Hague ready to celebrate all things winter this weekend

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com HAGUE — The annual Hague Winter Weekend will take place starting Friday, Feb. 13, and run through Sunday, Feb. 15.

On Friday, the Snow Queen Pageant will take place at 7 p.m. at the Hague Community Center.

The Mary C. Beste Scholarship Awards will be presented during intermission. There will be a basket raffles, 50-50 raffle and a bake sale to help fund future pageants.

On Saturday, the Firemen’s Breakfast will be held from 7 until 11 a.m. at the Hague Volunteer Fire Department. Price is adults $10, children under 12 $5. The Rotary International silent auction will also take place at the Hague Volunteer Fire Department during the same time.

Family Fun will be held from noon until 3 p.m. at Silver Bay YMCA with crafts and games for the entire family.

The eighth annual Chili Bake Off will be held at 5 p.m. at the Hague Volunteer Fire Department.

Admission is adults $10, children $5.

Those who wish to enter a chili may call Pat Hintze at 543-6502. There will be live music provided by Calamity Rock, raffles, food and refreshments. This event is sponsored by the Hague Chamber of Commerce and the Hague Volunteer Fire Department.

On Sunday, there will be cross country skiing from 11 a.m. until noon at the Roger’s Rock Campground.

Registration for Polar Plunge will start at 1 p.m. at the Trout House Dock. There will be a $5 fee for those who donÕ tÕ have pledges. Pledge sheets are available prior to the event at the Hague Community Center, Silver Bay General Store, Stewart’s Shops, Maplefield’s, Ticonderoga Chamber of Commerce or by calling Tom Haskell at 585-9890.

The Polar Plunge will take place at 2 p.m. at the Trout House Dock. This event raises money for the ChildrenÕ s Miracle Network. This event is sponsored by the Hague Sno-Goers.

After the Polar Plunge at the Hague Volunteer Fire Department, awards will be present for most monies raised for the ChildrenÕ s Miracle Network. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Polar Plunge to benefit hospital

HAGUE — The Hague Polar Bear Plunge will take place Sunday, Feb. 15, at 2 p.m. Dozens of brave souls will jump into the icy waters of Lake George in Hague to raise money for WOKO’s Big Change Round-up to support The Vermont Children’s Hospital. Last year, close to 100 people took the plunge and raised over $9000. The goal this year is to top that.

WOKO will be on hand and radio personalities Wild Bill Sargent and Jamey MaGowan will be taking the plunge. Dr. Louis First, Chief Pediatrician from The Vermont ChildrenÕ s Hospital will emcee the event. Prizes will be awarded to the participants raising the most money. Last year, Martha Crammond brought in over $1200 and rumor has it that she plans to top that this year. Also participating again this year will be the P.A.C. Wrestlers who always put on a great show.

Parking will be available at numerous lots in town and a shuttle bus will bring spectators to the event which will be held at The Trout House Village Resort dock. The Hague Sno-Goers Snowmobile Club will be selling hot chocolate, and The newly crowned Hague Snow Queen and her court will be present to cheer on the participants. Registration will begin at 12:30 p.m. at the dock. The $5 registration fee will be waived for any one who has collected pledges for the event. Immediately following the Plunge, the Awards ceremony will be held at the Hague Volunteer Fire Department, with food and beverages available for purchase. So dress warm, bring a change and join WOKO in raising money for the Vermont ChildrenÕ s Hospital.

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Ti Central begins 2015 building survey

By Keith Lobdell

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The Best of England Travel Group is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner on Thursday, March 5, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the Ticonderoga High School Cafeteria. Dinner include spaghetti, meatballs, salad, garlic bread, homemade desserts and a drink. The cost per dinner is $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Takeouts will be available that evening. This is the last fundraiser for the group who are touring London and other parts of England including Stonehenge, Bath and Oxford during spring break. Senior Cody Shaner, above, is one of the travelers.

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TICONDEROGA Ñ The Ticonderoga Central School District will be part of a state-mandated district-wide building conditions survey over the next couple of months. Ò They will go through the buildings, every classroom, every stairway, every system, all of it, and rate all of them,Ó Superintendent Dr. John McDonald said. “If you have any work that needs to be done or you may want to do, the state says it needs to be identified through this survey.Ó The last building survey was conducted in 2005. While the state asks for one to be done every five years, the school did not go through a survey in 2010 because of the building project which was taking place. Ò If you are in a building project, you do not have to do the survey,Ó McDonald said.

While the survey will give the school an official listing of potential problem areas or concerns, McDonald said the district is already aware of a few issues which will need to be resolved. Ò The elementary/middle school roof warranty has expired, and it has been leaking for the past few years,Ó McDonald said. Ò There was quite a bit this spring into the fall which has caused ceiling tile damage and other issues.Ó McDonald said there are similar issues with the roof on the high school gymnasium.

“We have put in a drainage system in case there are leaks so it will not go onto the floor,Ó McDonald said. Ò The warranty on that roof expired, as well.Ó Both roofs were placed in 2004 and had 10-year warranties.

Recently, an issue at Willsboro Central School led to the partial closure of the gymnasium due to water damage, forcing the Warrior basketball programs to head on the road for the remainder of the 2014-15 season.

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McDonald also said there is a concern at the high school with the porticos at the main entrance, along with the condition of the track. Ò It has already been brought to our attention the track cannot be re-coated,Ó he said. Ò They gave us three years of life, and we have already had one.Ó To deal with these issues, McDonald expects there will be some kind of capital building project which will need to be undertaken. Ò All of these things will have to be done, and the only way to do it is as part of a project,” he said. “We will probably start the serious talk on the capital project this spring. You have to get things going because we canÕ t have leaky roofs.Ó As part of the roof project at the elementary/middle school, McDonald said the district should also look into the possibility of installing solar panels at the site. Ò If we are going to do the roof there, we are going to look into solar and its impacts on helping us reduce costs,Ó he said. Ò To me, this is very important. If we are going to address that area, we should look at all of it.Ó

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The future of B Dam to be discussed

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA Ñ Should it stay or should it go now?

That is the question the Ticonderoga Town Board wants an answer to from members of the community Thursday, March 12, as the board will host a public hearing to discuss the possible removal of the Ò BÓ Dam, located on the upper section of the LaChute River.

Supervisor Bill Grinnell said there has already been a lot of conversation over the site. Ò ThereÕ s a group that would like it to come down, and I understand them,Ó he said. Ò There is also a group of people, who I also understand, who feel this is part of the historic infrastructure of the town and it is a reflection of the history of this community. I hope people on both sides of the equation come to the meeting and make their voices heard.Ó

The town hall will also be accepting written comments prior to the hearing, which is scheduled to take place at 6 p.m. March 12 in the conference room located in the basement of the Community Building.

As for the town, Grinnell said there are several issues members of the board are looking at. Ò Cost to the town is something we are always looking at,Ó he said. “What is the cost benefit of this and spending the money either to take it down or keep it maintained. Liability is another concern. Is there any liability on the town if they are allowed to stay there?Ó Grinnell said there is also the issue of government regulation when it comes to the potential environmental impact of such a project either way. Ò There is a lot of regulation involved because you are talking about the outlet of Lake George and the river feeding into Lake Champlain,Ó he said.

This past weekend,the regional level of the MATHCOUNTS Competition Series was in full swing in Plattsburgh. Some St. Mary’s Middle School students competed. Pictured are Mrs. Sarah Silvernail, Math Teacher, Clayten Spaulding, Talandra Hurlburt, Natalie O’Neil, and Ethan Kerr who were honored with a special certificate for joining the competition.

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How to jumpstart local main streets?

The truth, the noise and the not so true

ectonic shifts are reshaping the North CountryÕ s economic landscape.

So why do our downtowns continue to look so shabby?

We’re in a new era of multi-agency cooperation that is seeing insular townships inch forward with coordinated marketing and branding efforts for the first time ever.

A alphabet soup of nonprofit, public and private agencies have sprouted in recent years, all seeking to find common ground when it comes to plotting a sustainable path forward for community survival.

Organizations like the Nature Conservancy and the Adirondack Foundation have began to offer micro-enterprise programs designed to ignite entrepreneurship, while local officials have been champs when it comes to locking down state and federal grants.

At the state level, the region has seen over $63 million sprinkled down from Gov. Andrew CuomoÕ s regional economic development councils Ñ with another potential $500 million on the way if the legislature approves a new seven-region battle royale.

Building on that, the state has pledged to make high-speed broadband universal by 2019, an initiative that would make New York the most connected state in the union, a measure critical to the economic transformation of some of the most rural communities in the Adirondack Park.

And on the federal level, the promise of bipartisanship from our new Congresswoman Elise Stefanik paired with her capitol connections means the district will clearly benefit provided she delivers on her campaign promises.

This is all good stuff.

So, again, why do our communities continue to look so downtrodden?

ItÕ s a common sight Ñ Yawning storefronts, empty lots and rotting buildings.

Each community seems to have a glaring example of underutilized, neglected or abandoned space, be they Saranac Lake, Willsboro, Port Henry or Elizabethtown.

What’s the solution?

Obviously there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to jumpstarting each main street: Each community contains a different dynamic Ñ from PlattsburghÕ s ample lakefront access to Chesterfield’s lack of it — and we shouldn’t conflate public policy with the unique factors on the ground in each community, be they thorny infrastructure issues that have hobbled development or shortsighted elected officials.

But itÕ s worth publicly discussing.

While a comprehensive approach is needed that ties together the environmental, economic, business and tourism strands of our regionÕ s DNA, here are a few ideas we think deserve a closer look.

Open up. North Country communities should take a long, hard look into the EB-5 federal immigration program designed to wed foreign investors to regions in need of economic growth.

In exchange for citizenship, applicants must pledge to invest at least $500,000 in these areas, which are usually defined as small, rural and poor. Like here. The marriage of wealthy foreign nationals seeking investment opportunities to economically struggling communities seems like a win-win. DonÕ t buy into the anti-immigration rhetoric Ñ our willingness to bring others into the fold is what makes America so great.

Think big. Dovetailing from the immigration issue, a great tool to attract foreign investment is marketing neglected properties and parcels at the international level to generate interest.

We’re not saying this as a backhand slap, but many small scale brokers don’t have the firepower to market some of these problem parcels to, say, a consortium of Saudi Arabian investors. Over the past year, New York has been quietly making inroads to market the state abroad. While finding a buyer for Uncle Cletus’ long-abandoned general store might not fall into the same category as Gov. CuomoÕ s plan to create a $35 million fund to grow the state’s exports, it probably wouldnÕ t be a bad idea for private sellers and larger firms to bone up on what services the state has to offer and take it from there.

Get involved. While North Countryfolk come from superior stock Ñ weÕ re second-to-none when it comes to being neighborly and looking out for one another Ñ unfortunately, we can be really apathetic when it comes to civic participation. While bright spots exist in each community Ñ like Tupper LakeÕ s ARISE, the Ticonderoga and North Warren Chambers of Commerce and the North Creek Business Alliance, just to name a few Ñ our attendence at school board, town and county meetings is anemic, at best, even when discussing issues that directly affect our wallets. In the face of this growing inter-agency cooperation, the closer relationship from the state and an increasingly global economy, itÕ s easy to forget that sometimes the easiest and most effective tool for change is going to a meeting and raising some hell. Ñ Denton Publications Editorial Board, Dan Alexander, Keith Lobdell and John Gereau

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eÕ ve all heard the He points out that an outstory about the of-work engineer, for example, one that got away. performing a minimum of one Each time we hear it, the story hour of work a week for $20, gets more elaborate while the also is not officially counted as prey gets bigger, faster and unemployed. In addition, those even more elusive. working part time but wanting To some degree we are all full-time work are also are not guilty of a little embellishment, counted. but at what point is it casual Ò ThereÕ s no other way to say lore versus the stuff we build this,” Clifton says. “The official Dan Alexander our lives around. Several stounemployment rate É amounts Thoughts from ries recently came to light that to a big lie.Ó His arguments echo Behind the Pressline speak to the concerns many those made by White House ophave regarding the degree of ponents. Gallup is an 80-yearfactual information we are provided from preold, nonpartisan firm known for its national sumed reliable sources. At what point do we polling. say enough is enough?

Clifton concludes, “When the media, talkFirst, the chairman of Gallup, the research ing heads, the White House and Wall Street and polling firm claims the country’s official start reporting the truth Ñ the percent of unemployment rate is really an underestiAmericans in good jobs; jobs that are full time mation and is nothing more than a Ò big lieÓ and real -- then we will quit wondering why perpetuated by the White House, Wall Street Americans arenÕ t Ô feelingÕ something that and the media. James Clifton, Gallup CEO, doesn’t remotely reflect the reality in their revealed in a recent blog that the Labor Delives. We will also quit wondering what holpartment arrives at the monthly unemploylowed out the middle class.Ó ment rate in a manner not reflective of what We’ve all gotten so desensitized by the noise is really taking place in the job market. How of the non-truth and spinning of the truth it is can a system be a reliable measurement when now accepted as the norm. NBC’s Brian Wilit does not consider Americans who have quit liams seems to have met his Waterloo with his looking for work after four weeks to not be inwar correspondent tale that he has continued cluded in the survey? to expand, growing more harrowing over the The departmentÕ s current rate of 5.6 per- years. Last week the calls for his honesty ficent unemployment is, by their calculations, nally reached the point that he chose to take the lowest since June 2008. President Obama leave of his anchor position on the Nightly told us, in his State of the Union address and News while he seeks a way to restore his once in campaign-style stops across the country, good reputation. that we are in the midst of a strong economic Unfortunately, these are not isolated cases. recovery and that we are creating jobs at the Far too many are getting caught with their fastest pace since 1999. hands in the cookie jar, so to speak. Honesty Clifton says the Ò cheer leadingÓ for the 5.6 and accountability can only be based in truth. number is Ò deafening.Ó He goes on to say LetÕ s hope this is the beginning of a new that, Ò The media loves a comeback story. The trend where Americans wake up to what White House wants to score political points, they are willing to accept as truth. There is no and Wall Street would like you to stay in the substitute for the truth regardless of politics, market.Ó party or social correctness. We all learned as Since the start of the Great Recession, which children that sooner or later lies and deception economists largely agree began in late 2007, come home to roost and that truth is always the unemployment rate peaked at 10 percent the best policy. We must rebuke information in October 2009 and finally dropped under 6 that does not add up and demand a new level percent in September 2014. of honesty in government, media and among Clifton says Americans out of work for at ourselves. The truth never needs to be shaped! least four weeks are Ò as unemployed as one can possibly beÓ and he contends that as many Dan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton as 30 million of them are now either out of Publications. He may be reached at dan@denpubs. work or severely underemployed. com.

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Will not ‘stop caring’

By Richard Cutting, Essex County Sheriff I recently read a letter from a Wisconsin police officer entitled “Today I Stopped Caring.”

In the letter, the officer talks about how a once noble profession has become hated and distrusted; about how he stopped caring because parents donÕ t teach their kids right from wrong and tell them that if they misbehave, the police will take them away.

The police are hated for the tickets we write, the arrests we make and again, for not being everywhere and making the arrest of the drunk to prevent hitting another car and killing someone.

We are hated for taking away “harmless” drugs; for carrying guns; for not using a taser instead of a gun; for scaring kids; for shooting to stop the violence instead of wounding or shooting the gun out of the bad guyÕ s hand; for defending ourselves from attacks from thrown rocks and bottles and for being the front line between civilized society and those who prey on it.

We are hated for being the “government”

Kinmen, Flight 235 and Me

By Sarah DeMola I work as a teacher trainer in Taipei and travel extensively. In the past 12 months, I’ve traveled about 30,000 kilometers to five cities outside of Taipei: Taichung, Taidong, Yilan, Kaohsiung.

And Kinmen.

If the city sounds familiar, itÕ s probably because of how it made the news last week.

Shortly after taking off from Taipei, TransAsia Airways Flight 235 struck an elevated roadway before falling into the Keelung River.

Forty of the 58 people on the flight died, including both pilots. Three people are still unaccounted for.

The flight was on-route from the Taiwanese capital to Kinmen, an outlying island located

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Viewpoints who takes away your freedom, your guns and your liberty; we are the police state in military gear randomly attacking innocent people without reason.

We are Waco, Ruby Ridge and the bad cop who shoots innocents all rolled into one lone officer, who you may see, coincidently, on the side of the road changing a senior citizen’s flat tire or calming and caring for that abused animal.

No one wants us around, but instantly demands results and arrests when criminality invades their world, usually in 60 minutes or less as seen on TV. If we solve it, we are heroes. If not, we are incompetent, just look at online social media Ð they will tell you all about us.

The writer stopped caring because a video from somewhere in America shows a cop who forgot his oath, does something criminal himself and by extension, we are all that way. We have to work twice as hard to be fair and honest, to do our job and not to be in the news painted by that same brush.

We stop caring because of today’s culture of instant connectivity, of not taking responsibility for actions, of taking and not giving back, of “what’s in it for me”; of instant gratification, of idolizing gangsters, thugs, sexual promiscuity

and of valuing these over hard work, honesty, dedication and achievement.

The original author ended his letter with “Yes, I stopped caring today, but tomorrow when I put that uniform back on, I will care again.Ó Here in the North Country, we are blessed with peace and police officers that do care.

They get discouraged, and they see the dark underbelly of society, but they put on the uniform each day, take a deep breath and do it all over again.

They go from a fatal accident, assault or suicide to the next call with a purpose. You will see the professionalism in tragic situations and in helping the senior citizen or the small child with a trivial issue that is the entire world to them and do it with the same dedication and caring.

You will find these officers invested in the community, they are members of public interest groups like the Elks and Kiwanis; in military organizations such as the American Legion, the VFW and the AmVets.

They are in your schools and youth organizations as coaches and referees. They are the people rebuilding the local ball field or driving kids to games and practices. They are just like you except for the fact that every day when

the uniform goes on, they know that they may not come home that night or ever again. That something or someone may take away those things that you take for granted, safety and security, life and liberty, but they do it because that is their calling and they care about their community and everything in it; people, schools, seniors, kids and even animals.

I have served the people of Essex County for almost 38 years with the Sheriff’s Office and have encountered innumerable officers from federal, state and local jurisdictions. I won’t lie and say they are all great officers: Some shouldnÕ t have chosen this career, but those are extremely rare and soon found and weeded out.

Those I meet and work with are the consummate professionals and I am proud of my association with each and every one. I am also proud of our culture here in the North Country where citizens recognize these officers and appreciate all they do to keep everyone safe and free.

Thank you North Country for seeing us as not only police and peace officers, but as people who care and go that extra mile to Ò protect and serveÓ as our oath demands.

just off the coast of Mainland China.

Due to its proximity, itÕ s a popular tourist and business destination for mainlanders.

Since this past August alone, I’ve been flown there 10 or 11 times.

TransAsia crashed in July and killed 48 people. After that, I stopped taking that airline. The first time, I thought it was a fluke.

But two times isn’t a fluke.

Kinmen is about 360 kilometers from Taipei.

The flight is comfortable, usually. It takes a little less than an hour. It gives me time to have a cup of coffee and land.

When I do, I’m always picked up and greeted at the airport by the smiling face of my coworker.

Kaoliang Liquor is based on the island. So going from the airport to the school, we drive past the Kaoliang plant and its huge moment, a liquor bottle two stories high.

And then I do my workshops and my teacher

observation.

I think my job is really important because it gives people more global viewpoints. Teaching English is like soft diplomacy Ñ one Taiwanese and one American discussing teaching methods, itÕ s just a cultural exchange.

ItÕ s important, creating relationships. And I think it has a huge impact on people.

So every time I fly, when I get there, I usually feel extremely relaxed.

The culture of Kinmen is special.

ThereÕ s a lot of ghost stories and superstition as a result of the military history, and everyone is very calm and relaxed.

ItÕ s population density is very low, the opposite of Taipei.

The food is incredible Ñ the specialty is taro and oysters.

Everything is made with love.

Everyone knows everyone, itÕ s a tiny, tiny island.

Many of the people who died in the crash were from Mainland China, which is very, very close — about two kilometers from Kinmen.

Sixteen people on the island are my students.

And aside from the Americans who co-teach, just in my small network, I know about 50 people on the island.

Flight 235 crashed during our winter break when everyone was traveling. When it happened, everyone started putting up Facebook updates: Ò IÕ m safe, thanks for checking in.Ó That was really scary. I could have been on the plane.

Of all of the places, Kinmen is my favorite: the teachers, the food Ñ I like everything about Kinmen.

In fact, I love Kinmen, it’s a hidden gem.

And itÕ s so sad.

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Saturday Feb. 14 through Feb. 21 BRANT LAKE — Brant Lake Winter Carnival.

Sunday, February 15

HAGUE — Polar Swim. Trout House Village Resort Dock. 2 p.m.

Ongoing:

Every Third Sunday

TICONDEROGA — Ticonderoga Assembly of God Church, coffeehouse, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Mondays and Thursdays

TICONDEROGA — ACBL Duplicate Bridge, 12:30 p.m. Details: 585-3322.

Monday through Thursday

TICONDEROGA — YMCA Teen Center. 123 Champlain Ave. Open hours: Grades 6 to 12: 3 to 6 p.m. Grades 9 to 12: 7 to 9 p.m. Membership free, form required silverbay.org. Details: Jackie 503-5136, jpalandrani@silverbay.org.

Tuesday and Thursdays

TICONDEROGA — Ticonderoga Duplicate Bridge Club.

12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Details: Michael Rogers 585-3322.

HAGUE — AARP Foundation Tax Aide. Hague Community Center. Through April 14. Details: 543-6161. Free help.

Tuesdays to Thursdays

CROWN POINT — Community Walkers, Church in Park, walk own pace.

Second Tuesdays

TICONDEROGA — Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group monthly support group for caregivers Inter-Lakes Health, Ethan Allen Library, 4 p.m. Details: 564-3370.

TICONDEROGA — North Country Small Business Dev. Center Open House. TACC. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Third Tuesday

HAGUE — Hague Fish & Game Club meetings, 7 p.m.

Third Wednesday

TICONDEROGA — Ti’coustics, Burleigh House, 7 to 9 p.m.

Free donations accepted.

Wednesday and Thursday

CROWN POINT — Knapp Senior Center, 3 to 6 p.m. Dinner 4 p.m. Senior Center, Methodist Church Creek Road. Details: Tatum 597-4491.

Wednesday and Friday

TICONDEROGA — Children’s Artist touch workshop, Ticonderoga Heritage Museum,137 Montcalm Street. 9 a.m.

Details: 585-2696.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

TICONDEROGA — Free Fit Camp Date: 6 to 7 a.m. Free.

TiNY Wellness

Second and Fourth Wednesday

TICONDEROGA — FOE #4410, 103 Montcalm St. (Upstairs).

Second Wednesdays

CROWN POINT — Crown Point Fire District Board of Commissioners meet, AE Phelps fire station 6:30 p.m.

TICONDEROGA — Adirondack Trailriders, year-round, 7 p.m. Ticonderoga Fish & Game Club.

Second and Fourth Wednesday

TICONDEROGA — Free arthritis exercises, Ticonderoga Senior Center, 10 to 11 a.m. Details: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County 962-4810, mba32@cornell.edu.

Third Wednesday

TICONDEROGA — Ti Area Seniors meet, 1 p.m. Armory.

First Thursday

TICONDEROGA — Essex County Leathernecks, Marine Corps League, Det. 791, Ticonderoga American Legion Post, 6 p.m. Active Marines and Marine Veterans invited.

Second Thursday

TICONDEROGA — American Legion Post #224 monthly meeting.

PORT HENRY Ñ Town of Moriah Town Board meetings.

Town Courthouse, 42 Park Place. 6 p.m.

Every Friday and Saturday

MORIAH — Holy Cow Thrift Corner, next to Moriah Fire Department, Tarbell Hill Road, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit Moriah Methodist Church. Donations welcome. Details: 5467409 or 546-7121.

Every other Saturday

PORT HENRY — Story Time. Sherman Free Library.

Ages 1 to 4, parents. 10:30 a.m. Through Saturday, April 18. Details: 546-7461.

Every First Saturday

TICONDEROGA — Ticonderoga Assembly of God Coffee House. Mountain Time Furniture and Auction. 6:30 p.m.

Every Third Monday

TICONDEROGA — Free arthritis exercises, Inter-Lakes Health cafeteria, 2 until 3 p.m. Details: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County 962-4810, Mary mba32@cornell.edu.

Every Third Thursday

TICONDEROGA — Cemetery Committee Meeting. Hancock House. 5:30 p.m.

Fourth Thursday

TICONDEROGA — Operations Efficiency Committee. 1 p.m. Town of Ticonderoga.

First Monday

MORIAH — Moriah Senior Citizens Club 1 p.m. Port Henry Train Station.

Last Monday

TICONDEROGA — Ticonderoga Public Safety Meeting. 5 p.m.

Last Tuesday

TICONDEROGA — Ticonderoga Highway Meeting. Noon.

TICONDEROGA — Ticonderoga Public Works Meeting.

8:30 a.m.

Every Monday

PORT HENRY — Port Henry Knights of Columbus, bingo, 7 p.m.

TICONDEROGA — Support group people family members addictions. Library at Heritage Commons nursing home, 6:30 p.m.

TICONDEROGA — Ticonderoga Duplicate Bridge Club.

12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Details: Michael Rogers 585-3322.

Every Tuesday

SCHROON — TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Group.

Schroon Lake Senior Center across TOPS Market, 6 to 7 p.m.

Details: 494-8081.

SILVER BAY — Northern Lake George Rotary Club, meets Silver Bay YMCA of Adirondacks 7:30 a.m. Details: Diane Dickson 543-8051.

TICONDEROGA — Cornerstone Alliance Church formed youth group 10 to 17 6 to 8 p.m. Details: 585-6391.

TICONDEROGA — Tai Chi. Black Watch Memorial Library.

Noon. $10/session. Starting Jan. 20.

TICONDEROGA — Champlain Valley Chorale weekly rehearsals. Fellowship Hall, First United Methodist Church, Wicker Street. 7 p.m. Details: Bob Elling 585-2173.

SCHROON — GateKeepers 6 to 8 a.m. Shirley’s Diner. Details: 380-2185, gatekeepers.men@gmail.com.

Every Wednesday

HAGUE — Holistic stress management T’ai Chi and Qigong, Hague Community Building, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Details: returntomountain@yahoo.com, 543-6605.

TICONDEROGA — Celebrate Recovery meetings. Board room Moses Ludington Hospital. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Open to public. Details: Vince 429-9173.

TICONDEROGA — GateKeepers 6:30 to 8 a.m. Wagon Wheel. Details: 380-2185. or gatekeepers.men@gmail.com.

TICONDEROGA — Take control exercise classes. Ticonderoga Armory Senior Center. 9:30 a.m. Free. Details: 585-6050, rsvp@logocail.net.

Every Thursday

CROWN POINT — Champlain Valley Flyers Club, weather permitting, 4 p.m. until dusk 593 Bridge Road (Rte 185). Details: 802-758-2578.

CROWN POINT — Crown Point Food Pantry, Crown Point Methodist Church, Creek Road. 9 to 11 a.m.

MORIAH — Moriah Arts and Crafts Group, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Port Henry Train Station. Noon. Details: Reservations required 546-7941 day before.

TICONDEROGA — Bingo, Ticonderoga fire house, 6:45 p.m.

Doors 5 p.m.

TICONDEROGA — Black Watch Memorial Library, Tai chi program, 3:30 p.m. $10, First lesson free.

TICONDEROGA — Ticonderoga Duplicate Bridge Club.

12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Details: Michael Rogers 585-3322.

CROWN POINT — Medieval history literature discussion group through May 25. 10 a.m. to noon. Readings. Meeting times, days, flexible, depending interest. Details: Kelly. Crown Point or Ticonderoga 18 and older.

TICONDEROGA — Needlecraft Group, Jane Bassett, Sue Freyhofer. Black Watch Public Library. 1 p.m. People welcome join group. Details: 585-7995.

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TICONDEROGA — AA “Big Book” Meeting. Inner Lakes/Moses Ludington Cafeteria. 7 p.m.

TICONDEROGA — Women’s Bible Study. 10 a.m. Cornerstone Alliance Church. Details: PJ Bolstridge 585-7596, Church office 585-6391.

CROWN POINT — Crown Point Food Pantry open. 9 to 11 a.m. Proof of residence.

TICONDEROGA — Methodist Church Crafters. Black Watch Memorial Library. 3 p.m.

Every Friday

TICONDEROGA — Black Watch Memorial Library free genealogy program, 3 p.m. Free, open to public.

TICONDEROGA — YMCA Teen Center. 123 Champlain Ave. Open hours: Grades 6 to 12: 3 to 6 p.m., 7 to 9 p.m. Grades 9 to 12: 9 to 11 p.m. Membership free, form required silverbay.org.

Details: Jackie 503-5136, jpalandrani@silverbay.org.

Every Saturday

SCHROON — Mountainside Share Shop, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Donations green drop box outside building. Details: 5327128. Mountainside: four miles south Schroon Lake Village.

SCHROON — Screening DVDs, documentaries, children’s films, and classic movies. Schroon Lake Public Library. Children’s 12:30 p.m. Teens, adults 7 p.m. Details: lakelibrary129. wordpress.com. Through mid-April.

TICONDEROGA — YMCA Teen Center. 123 Champlain Ave. Open hours: Grades 6 to 12: 2 to 6 p.m., 7 to 9 p.m. Grades 9 to 12: 9 to 11 p.m. Membership free, form required silverbay.org.

Details: Jackie 503-5136, jpalandrani@silverbay.org.

Every Sunday

TICONDEROGA — Cornerstone Alliance Church, youth group 6 p.m. 10 to 18. Details: 585-6391.

TICONDEROGA — United Methodist Church. Worship services 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School children 10:30 a.m. service. Details: 585-7995, tifumc.com. Betty Rettig 5857247 bettyhansrettig@yahoo.com.

PUTNAM STATION — Sunday School Sunday. Worship 10 a.m. followed by coffee hour. Martha O’Dell Fellowship Hall.

Details: 547-8378, pupc8378@gmail.com.

ELIZABETHTOWN — Al-Anon Family Group, family, friends of problem drinkers. Elizabethtown Community Hospital Board Room. 4 to 5 p.m. Anonymous, confidential, free. Details: 962-2351, 873-2652.

Events: Friday, Feb. 13

SILVER BAY — Silver Bay dinner and movie. Silver Bay YMCA. Dinner 6 p.m. Movie 6:45 p.m. “The Book Thief” HAGUE — Hague SnoQueen Pageant. Hague Community Center. 7 p.m. Details: Tom Haskell 585-9890.

SCHROON — Valentine’s Day Banquet, Silent Auction, Senior Class of 2015. Mountainside Christian Academy. 6:30 p.m. $8 pp, ages 16 and up. Tickets $10 door. Childcare available.

Details: 532-7129, ext. 102.

TICONDEROGA — Valentines Dance. YMCA Teen Center.

7 to 9 p.m. $3. Grades 6 to 10. Details: Jackie 503-5136, jpalandrani@silverbay.org.

Friday, Feb. 13 to Sunday, Feb. 15

HAGUE — Hague Winter Weekend. Hague Community Center, 9793 Graphite Mountain Rd. Details: 543-6441.

Saturday, Feb. 14

SILVER BAY — Valentine’s Dance, the Tony Jenkins Jazz Trip.

Silver Bay YMCA 87 Silver Bay Rd. 7:30 p.m. Free. Details: 5438833, silverbay.org.

CHILSON — Chilson Volunteer Fire Department Valentine’s Day dinner dance. 5:30 p.m. E.M.A., 9 Maplewood Ln. Tickets $17.50. Details: 503-5067, ChilsonVFD@gmail.com.

TICONDEROGA — Five hour pre-licensing class. Ti campus of NCCC. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Preregistration required, Mon. through Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Student in person, current learner’s permit, SSN, email $30 fee. Details: 354-5179.

HAGUE — NLG Rotary Fundraiser. Hague Firehouse. 8 to 10:45 a.m.

HAGUE — HVFD Breakfast. Hague Volunteer Fire Department. 7 to 11 a.m.

HAGUE — Chili Bake off. Hague Volunteer Fire Department. 4 p.m. Details: 543-6059.

TICONDEROGA — Movie Night. YMCA Teen Center. 7 to 9:30 p.m. Grades 6 to 12. Details: Jackie 503-5136, jpalandrani@silverbay.org.

Monday, Feb. 16 through Feb. 21

TICONDEROGA — YMCA Teen Center special hours: Mon through Thursday: Grades 6 to 12: 2 until 6 p.m., 7 to 9 p.m.; Grades 9 to 12: 9 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday: Closed. Details: Jackie 503-5136, jpalandrani@silverbay.org.

Tuesday, Feb. 17

TICONDEROGA — Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. Episcopal Church of the Cross, Champlain Ave. 4 to 6 p.m. Free, open to public.

SCHROON — Book Discussion Group ‘The Light Between Oceans’ by M.L. Stedman. Downstairs meeting room, Schroon Lake Public Library. 1 p.m. Details: 532-7737 ext. 13.

TICONDEROGA — Ti DMV closed. Elizabethtown DMV open.

Wednesday, Feb. 18

TICONDEROGA — Ti’coustics, 1950’s. Burleigh House. 7 to 9 p.m. Donations accepted.

TICONDEROGA — Ti DMV closed. Elizabethtown DMV open.

TICONDEROGA — Sip N Sew. Your Quilt Shoppe, 111 Montcalm St. 7 to 9 p.m. Details: 570-8055, yourquiltshoppe@ gmail.com.

TICONDEROGA — ‘50’s Night, Ti’Coustics. Burleigh House.

7 to 9 p.m. Donations accepted.

Thursday, Feb. 19

SCHROON — Learn download audiobooks. Schroon Lake Public Library. Noon until 2 p.m. Details: 532-7737 ext. 13.

Saturday, Feb. 21

HAGUE — Northern Lake George Ice Fishing Tournament, Hague Fish & Game Club. Hague Town Park, 9060 Lake Shore Dr. 6 a.m. Details: 543-6401, haguefishandgame.com.

SCHROON — Fourth annual chili cookoff. Mountainside Gymnasium. 11:30 a.m. Tasting Tickets $1, Single Bowl tickets $5, unlimited tasting wristband $15. Details: 532-4300.

TICONDEROGA — Battle on Snowshoes. Fort Ticonderoga.

10 a.m. 4 p.m. $10 pp, free for Friends of Fort Ti and under 4.

SCHROON — Chili cook off. Mountainside Gymnasium, 165 US Rte 9. 11:30 a.m. Tasting $1, single bowl $5, unlimited wristband $15. Details: 532-4300, schroonlakechilicookoff. org.

TICONDEROGA — Princess Day. Walmart. 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 24

TICONDEROGA — Ti DMV closed. Elizabethtown DMV open.

Wednesday, Feb. 25

TICONDEROGA — FAFSA Workshop. 6:30 p.m.

TICONDEROGA — Lip Scrub. YMCA Teen Center. 4 p.m.

Center Closed 7 to 9 p.m. Details: Jackie 503-5136, jpalandrani@silverbay.org.

TICONDEROGA — Ti DMV closed. Elizabethtown DMV open.

Thursday, Feb. 26

WESTPORT — Essex County Soil, Water Conservation District Erosion, Sediment Control training, Dave Reckahn. Essex County Fairgrounds, 3 Sisco St. 8 a.m. to noon. $75. Registration deadline Wednesday, Feb. 25. Details: 962-8225, essexswcd@westelcom.com.

CROWN POINT — Big Change Round Up for Kids spaghetti dinner. Crown Point Fire House. 5 to 7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 28

TICONDEROGA — Dodgeball. YMCA Teen Center. Grades 6 to 12: 7 to 9 p.m. Grades 9 to 12: 9 to 11 p.m. Details: Jackie 503-5136, jpalandrani@silverbay.org.

Sunday, March 1

WESTPORT — Essex County Soil and Water Conservation District agricultural exemption worksheets deadline. Details: 962-8225, essexswcd@westelcom.com.

PLATTSBURGH — Real Property tax exemption’s application deadline. Local Town Assessors.

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ith ValentineÕ s Day swiftly approaching, love is in the air... puppy love, that is!

The North Country SPCA is sponsoring and adoption special for the month of February, My Furry Valentine.

Throughout this month, adoption fees for all adult dogs and cats have been cut in half (regular adoption fees still apply).

If your heart has a place in it for a new furry friend, there is no time like the present to visit our many adoptable dogs and cats at our shelter.

If you are unsure about whether you are ready to commit to adoption, please check out the links on our website, ncspca.org, under ÒA dopt a Pet.Ó We have helpful information on things to consider when adding a dog or cat to your family.

Our helpful shelter staff are also always ready to answer any questions you may have.

Our featured pet this week is Jasmine, a Domestic Shorthair-mix with a striking black-andwhite tuxedo patterned coat. Jasmine is a tiny little girl who arrived at the shelter as a stray, timid and frightened.

Our gentle staff have helped her begin to

Kathy L. Wilcox • 873-5000 come out of her shell, and she now enjoys being petted and is becoming more sociable. We believe Jasmine will truly blossom in the right home, with plenty of patience and love. If you are looking for a petite feline who is the purrfect size for a lap, you will want to meet Jasmine.

She is also eligible for our ValentineÕ s adoption special!

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Century 21 Adirondacks feted for 30 years in real estate

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA Ñ For the past 30 years, Century 21 has had a home in the Adirondacks in the town of Ticonderoga.

For more than 30 years, the real estate sales affiliates of Century 21 Adirondacks have provided homebuyers and sellers in the Ticonderoga community with services that have helped them to make informed real estate decisions.

“I started here 21 years ago and bought the office nine years ago from my mother, who was my broker,Ó said Angela Brown, owner of Century 21 Adirondacks. “Century 21 Adirondacks joined the Century 21 System in Ticonderoga area with a reputation for the highest quality customer service.Ó Brown is joined in the office by staff members Christine Keller, Sara Gallipo, Shelly Hendrix and Ashley Brown. Ò I am very positive because this year has started out excellent,Ó Angela Brown said. Ò Interest rates are the lowest they have been for us.Ó Some of the accomplishments which have been achieved by Century 21 Adirondacks broker and agents over the years include: Quality Service Award, eight Centurion Awards, four Ruby Awards,

an Emerald Award, Sales Achievement Award, Successfully Selling HUD Homes, VIP Sales Associate Award, First Time Home Buyers.

Over the years, Century 21 Adirondacks has given back to our community by donating and giving their time to Easter Seals, BPO@els, Putnam Fire Dept, Chilson Fire Dept, Ticonderoga Fire Dept, Best Fourth in the North, Ticonderoga Chamber of Commerce, Tiny Tim and more.

“On behalf of Century 21, I congratulate and thank the men and women of Century 21 Adirondacks for their years of exemplary service and tireless dedication and commitment to their community,Ó said Rick Davidson, president and chief executive officer for Century 21 Real Estate LLC. “Century 21 has been a member of the Chamber of Commerce since they came to town and have always been a great member of the community,Ó said Matthew Courtright, Executive Director of the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce.

Century 21 Adirondacks located at 992 NYS Rte 9N, offers full-service real estate capabilities specializing in Residential, Commercial, Land, Estate sales in the North Country area.

For more information, call 585-2233, email amsammis@

Essex County resolves cemetery issue, authorize fairgrounds usage

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — Essex County lawmakers hammered out a series of decisions on Thursday, Feb. 5 before fanning out across the state this month for a slate of conferences to draw attention to the countyÕ s ongoing needs.

Among the most salient items on the agenda: Cemetery sold. Following the board’s official stamp of approval, Old County Cemetery owner Ruth Morgan inked a deal with the county on Friday, Feb. 6 to sell the two-acre property for $9,000. The county must now survey the parcel, which contains 378 known graves, and apply to both the Adirondack Park Agency and the town of Essex for subdivision permits.

Westport bicentennial. The county signed off on Westport’s usage of the Essex County Fairgrounds for their upcoming bicentennial, which is currently scheduled for the weekend of July 4. The town will be still on the hook for electricity and water fees.

Appeal to Cuomo. As the state sails into budget season, the board passed a resolution asking Gov, Andrew Cuomo and the state legislature to take “special consideration for financial aid for schools and municipalities located within the Adirondack Park.Ó Among other bullet points, the resolution argues that the regionÕ s inability to protect economic growth forces public institutions, especially schools, to reply on property tax as a revenue. But since this revenue is declining, and residents are leaving, Ò these factors adversely affect the children living within the Park as they do have the same educational opportunities as their peers throughout the State.Ó As such, declares the resolution, a special aid fund should be created for local governments within the Adirondack Park to compensate for this loss.

Chairman gets credit card. The board authorized the issuance of a credit card to Chairman Randy Douglas to cover costs up to $3,000 while traveling on county business. Douglas said the measure eliminates the often-cumbersome process of getting approval from Board Clerk Judy Garrison, often at odd hours. Ò I assure you that it will never be used for anything except for hotel reservations when we are traveling on county business and itÕ s probably two times a year that happens,Ó said Douglas.

Supers teased him on afterhours spending sprees Ò The more I speak the worse that gets,Ó said Douglas.

Board stands by editorial. Reading from a prepared statement, Protect the Adirondacks Executive Director Peter Bauer implored the board to rescind their resolution of support for Denton Publications following a controversial editorial that was published last December. Ò The things we advocate for have no voice,Ó said Bauer. Ò ThatÕ s why itÕ s important that Protect the Adirondacks be heard.Ó The board made no comment and no decision.

In a letter to a constituent last week, Douglas said the board wouldnÕ t rescind the editorial.

aol.com or visit the web site Century21adirondacks.net.

RIGHT: Century 21 Adirondacks is celebrating 30 years in business in 2015. From back from left: Sara Gallipo, Ashley Brown; front from left, Matt Courtright of the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce, owner Angela Brown, Shelly Hendrix and Christine Keller.

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OBITUARIES The Murray family will have a Memorial Service in Celebration of the Life of Sally Wallace Murray at the North Creek Methodist Church on Saturday April 18th at 11:00am with Pastor Terry Mosholder presiding. After the service there will be refreshments and a time when friends and neighbors can relax and visit with the family. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer any contributions to be sent to the Ski Bowl Perennial Garden c/o Judy Brown at PO Box 54 North River, NY 12856 or to the Adirondack Community Outreach Center at 2718 State Route 28, North Creek, NY 12853

CLARK L. TOWNE SEPTEMBER 20, 1935-FEBRUARY 6, 2015 Point.

Clark enjoyed bowling and was a member of the Bowling Leagues at Adirondack Lanes of Ticonderoga for CROWN POINT. Clark L. many years. He also enjoyed Towne, 79, of Crown Point, camping and hunting. passed away on Friday, He was pre-deceased by one February 6, 2015 at the daughter, Christine Towne, Washington Center Nursing and by one son, Clark W. Home of Argyle.

Towne.

Born in Crown Point, Survivors include his wife of September 20, 1935, he was 53 years, Margaret (Graham) the son of the late Clark H. Towne of Crown Point; two and Marjorie (Taylor) daughters, Julie Towne of Towne.

Crown Point and Linda Clark was a lifetime resident Kesinger of Centennial, Colof Crown Point. He was emorado; and one sister, Denise ployed as a truck driver for Hens of Ticonderoga. He is also survived by three grandmany years and was also a children, Josh Towne, Jared self-employed local photogTowne and Hawk Salus. rapher. His specialty was photographing Harness There will be no calling Horse Races at several counhours. ty fairs in New York and A Graveside Service with Vermont.

Military Honors will take Clark was a veteran of the place in the Spring at the family plot of the White U.S. Army, having served Church Cemetery of Crown during the Vietnam War. Point.

He was a member of the American Legion Post #224 Arrangements are under the of Ticonderoga and the Resdirection of the Wilcox & Recue Lodge #772, Free and Acgan Funeral Home of Ticoncepted Masons of Crown deroga.

RICHARD JOHN BLOOD AUGUST 11, 1938-FEBRUARY 8, 2015 Ticonderoga. Richard John He is survived by his sister, Blood, 76, of Ticonderoga, Gilda Namer and her huspassed away on Sunday, band Fred of Ticonderoga, February 8, 2015, at the Unitwo brothers, Gordon Blood versity of Vermont Medical and his wife, Joy of WaterCenter of Burlington, Verford and Dane Blood of Daymont. tona Beach, Florida; and sevBorn in Ticonderoga, August eral nieces and nephews.

11, 1938, he was the son of A Funeral Service will take the late Willard M. "Pete" place on Saturday, February and Florence "Pat" (Thatcher) 14, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Blood.

First United Methodist Richard has been a lifetime Church of Ticonderoga. resident of Ticonderoga. He Interment will take place at a worked with his father doing later date at the family plot mason work and on the of the Valley View Cemetery Larrabees Point Ferry. of Ticonderoga.

He was pre-deceased by his Arrangements are under the brother, Frank in 1951; his direction of the Wilcox & Remother in 1987; his father in gan Funeral Home of Ticon1988; and his sister, Rosalie deroga. in 2014.

WILLIAM H. SMITH, JR. SEPTEMBER 14, 1941-FEBRUARY 5, 2015 positions mattered to him as much as supporting many charitable organizations and private personal commitments to helping others.

Still, these were not the most Ticonderoga/Keeseville/Plat tsburgh. William H. Smith important things in his life.

Jr., originally from TiconThose have always been his deroga, and later a resident family and his faith. His of Keeseville and Plattsdaughter, Jennifer Smith burgh, NY passed away at Compagni and his son, Mark Smith, were the light of his his home in Murrells Inlet, life. When they brought SC on February 5, 2015. He Joseph Compagni and Linda was 73.

Bill was born in TiconderoKamisato into the family, the ga, NY on September 14, two became equally as cher1941, the son of William H. ished. And when grandand Virginia (Noon) Smith. daughter Gabriela Compagni He graduated from Ticonwas born, she was instantly his special joy. deroga High School in 1959, An altar boy since he was 7, then served four years in the Bill was a devout Catholic. A U.S. Navy, and was honorably discharged in 1964. communicant at various He earned an associate s detimes of St. Mary s in Ticongree from Champlain Col- deroga, the Catholic Comlege in Burlington, VT, and a munity of Keeseville and St. bachelor s degree from EmPeter s in Plattsburgh, he was most recently a member pire State College in New of St. Michael s Parish in York.

Surfside, SC. On September 4, 1965, he married his high school An avid golfer, Bill made six sweetheart, Carolee Carter. holes-in-one. He was, at difBill worked as an insurance ferent times, a member of adjuster for several years, Ausable Valley Golf Course then spent the next 30 years (where he won a club championship), Bluff Point Counwith Northern Insuring Agency, first in the compa- try Club, Adirondack Golf Course, and the Barracks in ny s Keeseville office and then in the Plattsburgh ofthe North Country. He loved fice. Following his retire- each of those courses as well ment, he trained as a real esas the many great friends he tate appraiser and worked in played with. In South Carolithat field until he and Carna, he fell in with a terrific group called the Flounders olee relocated to South Carand, for the past few years, olina in 2011. played as often as he could While Bill enjoyed a successful career, his life was very with his new golfing budmuch about serving others. dies. Two highlights of his He was active in community golfing life came when he organizations from the day turned 70 and his son took he joined the Cub Scouts unhim to play golf in Ireland, while his daughter managed til the last days of his life, alto score tickets to the Masways hoping to make life a ters. little better for someone in need.

He is survived by his wife, The list of his activities in the Carolee Carter Smith; his North Country is long and children and their spouses, some of his favorites include: Jennifer (Joseph) Smith Compresident of the Keeseville pagni of Highlands, NJ, and Mark (Linda Kamisato) Jaycees; one of the founders of the Keeseville Hockey As- Smith of Florham Park, NJ; and his granddaughter sociation; announcer for AVCS basketball games; Gabriela Compagni, also of founding member, past presHighlands, NJ; a brother-inident, and a Paul Harris Fellaw and sister-in-law Donald low of the A.M. Rotary Club and Karen Carter of Conin Plattsburgh; service with cord, NH; nieces, nephews, the Plattsburgh-North Coun- and several cousins. try Chamber of Commerce; Bill s life will be celebrated and Habitat for Humanity this coming weekend in volunteer.

Ticonderoga. Relatives and When he and Carolee began friends may call from 3 to 7 snowbirding in the Myrtle p.m. on Friday, Feb. 13, 2015 Beach, SC area, Bill began at the Wilcox & Regan Fuvolunteering for that area s neral Home, 11 Algonkin St., Habitat for Humanity, and Ticonderoga. An Elks ritual more recently, for Help 4 service will be held at 6 p.m.

Kids of Horry County.

A Mass of Christian burial Bill s most extensive service will be celebrated at 10 a.m. activity was as a member of on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015 at the Benevolent and ProtecSt. Mary's Catholic Church of tive Order of Elks. A life Ticonderoga. The Rev. Kevin member of the Keeseville D. McEwan, Pastor, will offiLodge, he held numerous ciate. The Rite of Committal posts in the lodge as well as will take place in the Spring on the district and state level. at the family plot of the Mt. He was elected President of Hope Cemetery of Ticonthe New York State Elks Asderoga. sociation in 1995-96 and conIn lieu of flowers, please continued as a member of the sider making a contribution New York State Advisory in his name. Some of his sugBoard until his death. Howgestions were: the Elks Naever, Bill always said the po- tional Foundation, Mission sition that meant the most to of Hope in Plattsburgh or the him within the Elks was his Ticonderoga Alumni Scholthree-year term as state arship Endowment, but he chairman of the National would be happy with any Foundation Committee. gift that helps someone in And none of those official need.

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Schroon sports Continued from page 1 Ò To be honest, I do not know what is going to happen,” Silvernail said. “We are looking at the option of running cross country is Section II. It would provide the varsity age students with an option rather than nothing.Ó Silvernail said ultimately, with student numbers continuing to decline, the school may need to find a merger partner. Ò ItÕ s going to take two administrators who get it and project to their boards this is something that needs to be done,Ó Silvernail said.

In 2014, Schroon Lake Central School bid farewell to 29 seniors. They were replaced by only 14 incoming seventh graders, a deficit of 15 kids in the pool of those eligible to play for modified and varsity sports teams, giving the school an estimated total of 103 students in grades 7-12.

This June, the school will graduate 22 students while the incoming seventh graders will number in the single digits - seven (four girls, three boys) - another gap of 15. There will be an estimated total of 88 students in grades 7-12.

In 2016, 19 seniors are expected to graduate, being replaced by 11 incoming seventh graders, a difference of eight to the negative. There will be an estimated total of 89 students in grades 7-12. Ò Not only are these numbers based on who has signed up and who is coming up, in some cases these numbers represent the entire male or female population for a class,Ó Finnerty said during the June 2014 meeting on the topic. “We have a combination of factors driving this. We have not had modified baseball in four years After a successfu 2014 varsity baseball campaign, Schroon Lake Central School is seeking a school to and we only have two boys in seventh grade.Ó either merge with or to take their student-athletes on for the 2015 season.

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Annual Chili Cookoff to benefit Schroon EMS SCHROON Ñ The chili cook off has returned for another year Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Mountainside Christian Academy gymnasium, 165 US Route 9 in Schroon Lake, with doors opening at 11:30 a.m.

Chili cooks compete in the categories of Best Meaty Chili, Best Veggie Chili, PeopleÕ s Choice Award and Best Chili from a Fire, Ambulance or Rescue Squad.

One hundred percent of the proceeds go to the Schroon Lake EMS Department.

Guests will be able to purchase chili tasting tickets for $1 each, a bowl of chili for $5, or an unlimited tasting wristband for $15. Stop by the registration table upon arrival to purchase your tasting tickets or wristbands. To-go bowls will be available as well. Bottled water will be available for $1.

Those in attendance will have the opportunity to participate in voting for PeopleÕ s Choice Award. Each tasting guest will receive one vote for the PeopleÕ s Choice Award. Votes will be tallied and the winner announced at 1:30 p.m. Trophies will also be awarded at 1:30 p.m.

For more information, call 532-4300.

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Schroon moves forward with emergency district

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com SCHROON — With the town having to pay for an emergency services worker, the town of Schroon is moving forward with the creation of a special Emergency Services District.

Supervisor Michael Marnell said the new service district will be based on assessed property value.

“The cost of the special district will be 33-cents per $1,000 of assessed property value,Ó Marnell said. Ò This will be a town-wide district. A homeowner with an assessed value of $176,000 would pay $58 a year.”

The new district will be led by a board of commissioners, similar to the fire district.

Starting last month, the squad has been staffed by a full-time, paid Advanced EMT/Critical care person and one Advanced EMT/Paramedic, who will work 12 hour days, seven days a week at the squad building.

The squad still has a core of approximately 23 volunteers. Ò The volunteers for the emergency squad have been working very hard with this,Ó Marnell said.

Earlier this year, squad Captain Ed Russell said the change to having full-time staff came because of the need to reduce, “off the floor time.”

“We really were given no choice in the matter,” Russell said. Ò If we were going to continue to provide our quality service, the Mountain Lakes EMS Council said we needed to improve our response times if they were going to re-certify us for advanced life support.Ó “This has been happening in a lot of towns,” Marnell said. “You see towns where they start with half day employees and then it will expand to full time.Ó

A group of ladies from the Schroon Lake Senior Citizens Club are learning how to quilt. The instructor for the class is Carol Moffat (pictured showing the ladies the technique). This class meets on Monday at 9:30 a.m. For more information on the class, or other Club activities, call at 532-7755 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon.

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Brakes applied to Schroon bus program through county

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com SCHROON — While a one month extension may have been a sign of good fortune for a new Essex County bus route, in the end, there were just not enough riders.

Schroon Supervisor Michael Marnell confirmed last week the Essex County Department of Public Transportation had stopped bus service between Schroon, North Hudson and Elizabethtown. Ò It was a great program,Ó Marnell said.

Ò Unfortunately, there was a limited number of riders and it ended up not being economically feasible to operate.Ó Marnell said the driver for the route lived in Schroon and worked for the community resource department. Ò They would park the bus at the town garage then start up in the morning and pick up the riders,Ó Marnell said. Ò The set up was really good.Ó The Essex County Department of Public Transportation started the trial bus route in October between Schroon and

Elizabethtown, running through North Hudson along the way.

While the trial was supposed to last only through Dec. 31, it was extended into the new year. At the time, Director Nancy Dougal said the department would be tracking the number of riders to see if there is enough demand and usage to make this a viable, long-term route.

For more information, contact the Public Transportation Department at 8733899, or Dougal at ndougal@co.essex. ny.us.

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Popular local pharmacist Mike Morris returns to roots

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PORT HENRY — What’s the prescription for a happy community?

A friendly neighborhood pharmacist dishing out infinite refills of tailored attentiveness.

Adirondack Apothecary, which operates pharmacies in Willsboro, Port Henry and Schroon, has announced a new addition to their family: Mike Morris, formerly of Kinney Drugs in Elizabethtown.

“With Mike’s expansive background of the region, weÕ re looking to expand further on long-term care services at all three locations,Ó said owner Jim Bowen.

Morris will be a floating pharmacist filling in for the companyÕ s supervising pharmacist.

The Elizabethtown resident painted the change as a return to his roots. Ò I like the fact that I can be more involved with patient care on a personalized level as opposed to worrying about corporate policy, performance and metrics that seemed to have lost that hometown feel,Ó he said.

Bowen said MorrisÕ homespun approach meshes well with the independent pharmacyÕ s goal of focusing on an expansion of their long-term care services, like providing services to skilled nursing facilities, includ-

Mike Morris ing the Champlain Valley Senior Center in Willsboro.

Future plans include expansion within Essex County service providers and into northern Warren and southern Clinton counties.

“We treat this as family,” said Bowen. “Mike has been able to come into our family.Ó Past patients are encouraged to swing by the Willsboro location every Tuesday to say hello to Morris. Ò I feel great about working here,Ó he said. Ò ItÕ s a great change.Ó

Joey Kazlo and Elizabeth Walner from Moriah Elementary School in gym class.

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Stinky septic? HAPAC wants you

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — Does something smell in your household?

The Housing Assistance Program of Essex County is issuing their last call for homeowners with failing septic systems to come forward so that the agency can apply for an annual Community Development Block Grant.

The agency needs 30 applicants to identify an ongoing need within the county.

Twenty more low-to-moderate income homeowners are needed.

The agency typically helps about 25 first-time homeowners each year purchase homes.

Executive Director Alan Hipps said septic replacement is a common issue.

Replacing a failed system can be a costly endeavor, he said, and this application will allow the agency to peel off that one item from a list of possible home improvements and immediately get to work.

A site investigation and an engineered site plan are often

required, while many systems are in difficult locations like near lakes and rivers.

Signs include frequent pumpings and flushings, pooling water and a pervasive smell.

Community Development Director Bruce Misarski cited a success story: Last year, the agency received a call from a local family whose residence was surrounded by multi-million dollar homes.

The neighbors were complaining but felt hopeless because they couldnÕ t afford an overhaul.

HAPAC paid for the engineering and for the contractors to repair the ailing system.

The deadline for homeowners to step forward is Feb. 20.

Annual income limits for applicants are based on household size.

For a single-person household, the limit is $33,350. For a household of four, the limit is $47,600.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to HAPEC at 8736888 for more information.

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In brief Tax Exemption application due

PLATTSBURGH Ñ Real Property tax exemptionÕ s application deadline is Sunday, March 1. All New York State Real Property Tax Exemption Renewal and new applications must be completed and filed with town assessors by Saturday, March 1. Real Property Exemptions that may require a renewal application every year include Senior Citizen 50 percent (65 yrs old or older), Non-profit, Limited Income and Disability, Agricultural Land. Enhanced STAR (65 yrs or older) may require a renewal if owners do not file an income tax and are not signed up with the Income Verification Program. Veterans and some other exemptions do not require a yearly renewal once applied for unless there is a change. For more information contact the local town Assessor.

Town gives freezing pipes tip

TICONDEROGA Ñ Town of Ticonderoga water users, due to a winter with colder temperatures the frost is deeper than normal. If someoneÕ s water line is subject to freezing take precaution and let the water Ò trickleÓ to ensure it does not freeze.

Sierra Boat joins Hacker-Craft as dealer

SILVER BAY — The Sierra Boat Company is now an official dealer for the Hacker-Craft brand. Sierra is now displaying Hull# 556, a 2015 30’ Sport model Hacker-Craft, which the company took to the San Francisco Boat Show Thursday, Jan. 22 through Sunday, Jan. 25, at Pier 48 and McCovey Cove at AT&T Park.

George Badcock, CEO of the Hacker Boat Company, said, “We are delighted with this relationship with Sierra Boat Company, which has an excellent reputation worldwide. Our affiliation with them will enhance our brandÕ s visibility in the California, which is an important market for classic boats.Ó Herb Hall, president of Sierra, said, Ò we have watched Hacker-CraftsÕ initiatives over the past few years with interest and are honored to be affiliated with the iconic brand. Lake Tahoe has always been a major market for Hacker-Craft and thus, as a long term dealer and marina on the lake, we feel is a great fit.Ó

Hacker-Craft introduces new boat

SILVER BAY — Hacker - Craft will be at the Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach, at Ramp 3; Downeast Cove 9-10, on Collins Avenue. The company will introduce the first ever Hacker-Craft with a fiberglass hull. “Over the years prospective customers have asked if we make a fiberglass hull, and we decided to introduce this model to meet that demandÓ , said George Badcock, president and CEO of the Hacker Boat Company. Specifications: 27’ length, 7’3” beam, 5,250 lbs, 28” draft, 6.2L Ilmor engine, 51 gallon fuel tank (gasoline). Installed Options: premium stereo w/4 speakers, Bluetooth module (stereo), depth sounder, swim platform and boarding package, bright finished engine compartment, underwater LED lighting and bow thruster.

The company will also continue to build boats with mahogany hulls. The company will also display a 32’ Sport Twin XL Specifications: Length: 32’0” , Beam: 8’3”, Approximate Weight: 7,000 lbs, Draft: 28”, Fuel: 102 gal (51 ea) [Gasoline], Power: (2) Crusader Captain’s Choice 6.0 MPI, Horsepower: 750 (375 ea), Two Year Limited Engine Warranty, Five Year Limited Hull Warranty. Installed Options: Fresh water holding tank (6 gal) with sink, Mahogany picnic table, Refrigerator (12V), Bright finished cuddy & engine room.Teak swim platform and boarding package, Premium stereo system, Upgraded joinery.

Honeybee Fund seeks applications

KEENE — The Honeybee Community Fund continues to seek applications for its annual funding cycle. As many have heard, the foundation is in the process of winding down after twenty years of serving the North Country. Until further notice, grants of up to $1,000 will be awarded yearly to assist small businesses, farmers, environmental projects and the arts (including nonprofit organizations). Applicants must reside in and/or do business in Essex County. Instructions are on the application, which is available upon request from bzzwords@gmail.com or Honeybee Community Fund, PO Box 281, Keene, NY 12942. All completed applications must be received by the Honeybee Community Fund by Friday, April 10, in order to be considered for grants awarded in May.

DEC camp scholarships to be available

SCHUYLER FALLS — The Lake Champlain Chapter of Trout Unlimited will again provide scholarships for interested young men and women 11 to 17 years old to attend DEC’s popular summer camp program. The camps, located at Camp Colby, Pack Forest, DeBruce and Rushford provide a great opportunity to learn more about the environment and have fun in the summer.

Campers enjoy a week of summer fun and conservation education conducted by DEC’s well-qualified counselors. The scholarships pay all costs to attend. Parents provide transportation to and from the camps for the one-week sessions which are conducted in July and August.

The scholarships are a memorial to Sam Thuesen and Dennis Aprill, outstanding educators, leaders and anglers who devoted their lives to the North Country, and use private funds provided

by Trout Unlimited and the Siberian Rod and Gun Club to assist in youth conservation education.

In announcing this yearÕ s scholarships, Derrick Miller, Chapter President said, “We’re proud to continue this wonderful program. For all who attend, itÕ s a great experience. For some, it is a life-changing event.Ó To apply, send a one-page letter telling why they want to go to camp to Gretchen Comfort, 749 Norrisville Road, Schuyler Falls NY 12985 by Sunday, March 15. The scholarships are limited to first-time attendees only. Include age, school, and phone number/email address. These scholarships are limited.

For more information for campers and parents, go to dec. ny.gov.education or Google Ò DEC Summer Camps.Ó

County soil and water to assist landowners

WESTPORT — The Essex County Soil and Water Conservation District will be assisting agricultural landowners with completion of Soil Group worksheets for agricultural exemption. The exemptions are for qualifying landowners earning $10,000 or more per year from their agricultural operation. Landowners making changes to current qualifying parcels need to have updated worksheets for acreage and ownership changes. Agricultural landowners should first contact their local assessor to determine eligibility. Contact the District office at 962-8225 or email at essexswcd@westelcom.com for a new or updated Soil Group worksheet before the deadline Sunday, March 1.

Thrift store to help community

CROWN POINT — The Second Blessings Community Thrift Shop a Ministry of First Congregational Church will be closed for the season. During this time, if there is an emergent need, call Pastor David at 597-3398 or Bonnie Landry at 597-3028. They are always there to help!

Fort seeks interns

TICONDEROGA Ñ Fort Ticonderoga is launching the Edward W. Pell Graduate Fellowships for students seeking practical, hands-on internship experience at a historic site and museum with cutting-edge programs. The fellowships run from Monday, June 15 through Saturday, Aug. 15, and include internships in Collections, Exhibitions, Education, and Interpretation. Ò These fellowships for graduate students in museum studies, museum education, history, public history, American studies, or military history offer an opportunity to work side by side with our dedicated team,Ó noted Fort Ticonderoga President and CEO Beth Hill. Ò These interns will focus their research and creative energy to support exhibitions and programs related to the year 1777 at Fort Ticonderoga.”

“While working individually with their project supervisors,” added Rich Strum, Director of Education, Ò interns will also meet and work together throughout the two month experience. Interns will have an opportunity to work with the FortÕ s professional staff as part of our team-approach to all major projects.Ó Each year Fort TiconderogaÕ s interpretation focuses on a specific year in the site’s multi-layered history. This year’s fellows will be helping lay the ground work for exhibitions, programs, and educational initiatives to be offered to the public in 2016.

Interns will need to be self-motivated and able to work independently as well as contribute to a dedicated team to create and develop ground-breaking exhibitions and programs for a diverse audience.

Successful applicants for the two-month fellowship will receive a $2,500 living stipend along with an additional housing stipend. Graduate students and qualified undergraduates interested in learning more details and applying should visit the Fort website at fortticonderoga.org/education/university-partnerships. Individual fellowships are available in collections, education, exhibitions, and interpretation.

The Edward W. Pell Graduate Fellowships at Fort Ticonderoga are made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. Additional support comes from the Edward W. Pell Education Endowment at Fort Ticonderoga and other generous individual donors.

Women of Distinction announced

ALBANY — The Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York announces the call for nominations for the 2015 Women of Distinction awards for women in Clinton, Essex, Franklin and Hamilton counties. Categories include the Distinguished Trailblazer, Distinguished Community Leader, Distinguished Personal Achievement, and Distinguished Leader of Tomorrow (ages 17 to 21).

Nominations will be accepted through Friday, Feb. 20. Specific characteristics for each category can be found on the nomination form. Women of Distinction will receive their recognition at a dinner event in Plattsburgh Thursday, Sept. 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, contact Nikki Hilchey, staff liaison for the event at Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York by calling 563-1560 ext. 307 or email nhilchey@gsneny. org.

Women of Distinction (WOD) is a nationwide program of Girl Scouts of the USA that recognizes the achievements of women. Since 1985, Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York has been hosting WOD events in different areas of the council from Plattsburgh to Albany. The council covers 15 counties in Upstate New York and serves nearly 11,000 girls. Honorees are awarded for their strength of character, dedicated community service, emphasis on life-long learning, along with their dedication to fostering self-confidence and leadership skills in others. Many women who are leaders in their fields credit Girl Scouts with helping them to build the set of skills that paved their road to success.

Winter Weekend holds many activities

HAGUE — Hague Winter Weekend takes place Friday, Feb. 13 through Sunday, Feb. 15, at various venues around the town.

The Snow Queen Pageant features talented young girls who perform a group routine and showcase their individual talents Friday at the Hague Community Center, at 7 p.m. Contact Tom Haskell at 585-9890 for more information.

The FiremenÕ s Breakfast will be Saturday at the Hague Volunteer Fire Department from 7 to 11 a.m. Contact Linda Mury at 543-6059 for any questions.

The eighth annual Chili Bake will be Saturday at the Hague Volunteer Fire Department, at 4 p.m. There will also be raffles and music. For any questions contact Linda Mury at 543-6059.

Finally the Polar Bear Plunge fundraiser, for Vermont Children’s Hospital, with WOKO radio Big Round Up takes place Sunday at Trout House Village Dock, 9117 Lake Shore Drive, at 2 p.m.

Classes for NY farmers slated

WESTPORT — The Cornell Cooperative Extension will be holding classes in Northern NY for Beginning Farmers. Anyone who would like to start a farm or change to a new product will find this an interesting group to help learn the Best Management Practices. The classes will be held Friday Feb. 13, at the 911 Building in Malone, and Friday, Feb. 20, at the Extension Learning Farm in Canton from 1 to 4 p.m. There is no fee or food.

The topics include Evaluating Your Resources, Getting Started, Who can help? and Best Management Practices for Vegetable Production, Livestock Production and Growing Hay and Pasture.

The speakers are Anita Deming, Amy Ivy, Diane Dumont, Betsy Hodge, from Kitty O’Neill Cornell Cooperative Extension and Sarah Johnston from NYS Dept of Agriculture and Markets, Jennifer Bosley from USDA Farm Credit Service and Peter Hagar from Clinton County Soil and Water Conservation Service. There will many references for you to take home and use later as do not expect you to remember everything.

For more information contact Anita Deming at 962-4810 ext.

409 or ald6@cornell.edu. Registration is appreciated contact CCE office or Anita Deming. They may cancel so let them know if someone planning to attend. Walk ins are ok too.

AARP Tax assistance now available

HAGUE Ñ Free tax assistance is available Tuesdays and Thursdays, through April 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or at North Country Community College-Ticonderoga campus on four Friday afternoons, Feb. 13, Feb. 27, March 6, and March 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Returns are prepared in both locations by appointment only.

Contact the Hague Community Center at 543-6161 to schedule an appointment in Hague or Ticonderoga. Bring the following to the appointment: driver’s license, Social Security card, W2s, 1099s, interest and dividend statements, any other tax-related documents, and health insurance coverage information for taxpayer, spouse and all dependents.

The local AARP Tax-Aide program provides free 2014 income tax preparation. Trained and certified every year, volunteer counselors help low and middle income taxpayers get the credits and deductions they deserve. People do not have to be retired or a member of AARP for this service. 2014 federal and state income tax returns are prepared and electronically filed. Refunds can be direct deposited to checking or savings account, giving quick refunds to taxpayers.

Mountainside holds banquet and auction

SCHROON Ñ The Mountainside Christian Academy will hold its annual ValentineÕ s Day Banquet and Silent Auction, hosted by the Senior Class of 2015, Friday, Feb. 13, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

The evening will include a French dinner, musical performances, and games, with the theme Ò An Evening in ParisÓ . Tickets, bought in advance from the school office, are $8 per person, ages 16 and up and tickets at the door are $10. Childcare for children through 4th grade is available. Note that arrangements for childcare are required in advance and that children should eat prior to coming. For more information, call the school office at (518) 532-7129, ext. 102.

Church to hold pancake supper

SCHROON Ñ The Schroon Lake Community Church will hold a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Tuesday, Feb. 17, in the Community Room from 5 to 7 p.m. There is no standard charge, however, there will be a donation basket available to aid the church with outreach projects. Use the Leland Street entrance.

Thrift shop to hold bag sale

TICONDEROGA Ñ The Thrift Shop at the First United Methodist Church will be holding a Ò Bag SaleÓ Saturday, Feb. 14, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., each day. This very popular sale will have all men’s and women’s clothing for $3 a bag which will be supplied by the shop. ChildrenÕ s clothing and household treasures will not be part of the bag sale. Following the bag sale, spring clothing will begin to be available.

The FUMC Thrift Shop is open year round every Wednesday and Saturday from 9 until 2 p.m. The shop is staffed by volunteers and benefits the church and its outreach ministries. The church and thrift shop are located at 1045 Wicker St. (Route 9N), up the hill from the hospital. For more information, call the shop at 585-2242 or the church office at 585-7995.

Fire Dept. to hold dinner and dance

CHILSON Ñ The Chilson Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Valentine’s Day dinner dance Saturday, Feb. 14, at 5:30 p.m. at the E.M.A. at 9 Maplewood Lane. Tickets are $17.50. Call 503-5067 or e-mail ChilsonVFD@gmail.com for tickets.

Pre-licensing classes scheduled

TICONDEROGA Ñ The Ticonderoga campus of North Country Community College will hold five hour pre-licensing classes throughout this semester. The classes will be held Saturday, Feb. 14, Saturday, April 11 and Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Students are required to attend the entire class time. Preregistration is required prior to the date of the class and can be done Monday through Friday during the regular business office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The student must appear in person and bring his/her current learnerÕ s permit, SSN, email address, and the $30 registration fee to sign up. If the student is under age 18, a parent or legal guardian must be present at pre-registration.

For more information call 354-5179.

Village announces closures

PORT HENRY — The Village of Port Henry Office and all associated departments will be closed Monday, Feb. 16, in observance of PresidentÕ s Day. Garbage will be picked up in the Village Tuesday, Feb. 17.

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In brief Church to hold pancake dinner

TICONDEROGA Ñ The Episcopal Church of the Cross on Champlain Avenue, will hold a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 4 to 6 p.m. The meal includes pancakes, sausage, applesauce, a beverage and ice cream for dessert. The supper is free to everyone. Good will donations will benefit local outreach programs.

’The Light Between Oceans’ to be discussed

SCHROON Ñ The Book Discussion Group will be meeting Tuesday, Feb. 17, in the downstairs meeting room at the Schroon Lake Public Library, at 1 p.m. This month’s book is ‘The Light Between OceansÕ by M.L. Stedman. If anybody is interested in joining or would like more information contact the library at 532-7737 ext. 13.

Ti’Coustics to present ‘50’s Night

TICONDEROGA — Ti’Coustics pressents ‘50’s Night Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Burleight House, from 7 to 9 p.m. Artists will bring nothing but music from the 1950’s era. Musicians always donate their time and talents for these shows. Players for this evening will be Lance Dolbeck, Chuck Moore, Mike Donahue, Lance Clark, Dan Rabideau and Roberta Whiteley. Donations are accepted for the Ô Ti ArtsÕ to assist with their programs for the year.

Walmart presents ‘Princess Day’

TICONDEROGA — Princess Day comes to Walmart Saturday, Feb. 21, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Children can sing and get their pictures taken with a princes.

DMV announces closures

TICONDEROGA — Due to staffing issues, the Ticonderoga Department of Motor Vehicles will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 17, Wednesday, Feb. 18, Tuesday, Feb. 24, and Wednesday, Feb. 25.

The Elizabethtown office will be open.

Church to hold Ash service

SCHROON Ñ The Schroon Lake Community Church will hold their Ash Wednesday service Wednesday, Feb. 18, at noon.

Your Quilt Shoppe to host Sip N Sew

TICONDEROGA — The Your Quilt Shoppe Sip N Sew will be held Wednesday, Feb. 18, 111 Montcalm Street, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Spend some creative time with friends, drink some wine, relax, and get the creative juices flowing. Bring a project that is in progress. Maletta Hourigan, owner of Your Quilt Shoppe, will answer questions and help solve problems. For those who like games, Left Right Center, a dice game, will add suspense, laughs, and fun to the evening. LRC will be played with fat quarters available for purchase. This evening is free of charge and is cosponsored by the Ticonderoga Area Cultural Arts Initiative. Space is limited.

Sign up by calling 570-8055 or emailing yourquiltshoppe@gmail. com. The upcoming dates are Wednesday, March 18, Wednesday, April 22, Wednesday, May 20, Wednesday, June 17.

Audio book download class to be held

SCHROON Ñ Learn how to download free audio books Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Schroon Lake Public Library from noon until 2 p.m. This is a one-day class that starts with a demonstration followed by one-on-one assistance. For information call 5327737 ext. 13.

Fort Ti to present ‘Battle on Snowshoes’

TICONDEROGA Ñ Fort Ti presents the Battle on Snowshoes Saturday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Meet the Native American Warriors, French soldiers, and Canadians, who delivered the rangersÕ worst defeat. Stand with the courageous and skilled rangers who fought for King and Country and to stay alive on a snowy mountainside near Ticonderoga. Investigate the myths and facts of Robert Rogers and why his exploits in the North Woods still fill the popular imagination today. The cost is $10 per person and payable at the door.

Friends of Fort Ticonderoga and children 4 years old and under are free of charge.

Chili cook off returns for fourth year

SCHROON Ñ The chili cook off has returned for another year Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Mountainside Gymnasium, 165 US Rte 9, at 11:30 a.m. Chili cooks compete in the categories of Best Meaty Chili, Best Veggie Chili, PeopleÕ s Choice Award and Best Chili from a Fire, Ambulance or Rescue Squad. 100 percent of the proceeds go to the Schroon Lake EMS Department. Guests will be able to purchase chili tasting tickets for $1 each, a bowl of chili for $5, or an unlimited tasting wristband for $15. Stop by the registration table upon arrival to purchase tasting tickets or wristbands. To-go bowls will be available as well. Bottled water will be available for $1. There will be voting for the People’s Choice Award. Each tasting guest will receive one vote for the PeopleÕ s Choice Award. Votes will be tallied and the winner announced at 1:30 p.m. Trophies will be awarded at 1:30 p.m. Tasting tickets are $1, for single bowl tickets $5, and for unlimited tasting wristband is $15. For more information call 532-4300 or go to schroonlakechilicookoff.org.

Ti School District to hold board meeting

TICONDEROGA Ñ The Putnam Central School District will hold the regular board meeting Tuesday, Feb. 24, in the gym at 6:30 p.m.

Dinner to benefit Big Change Roundup

CROWN POINT — The Big Change Round Up for Kids spaghetti dinner will be held Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Crown Point Fire House, from 5 to 7 p.m. There will also be raffle items and prices.

Craft beer and food event planned

CHESTERTOWN — There will be craft beer with friends event Friday, Feb. 27, at the Friends Lake Inn,963 Friends Lake Road, at 7 p.m. The February Beer Dinner features Adirondack Brewery with expert commentary from their Brewmeister. There will be a four course dinner featuring beer and food pairing to include Cajun Grilled Shrimp roasted corn risotto with a prosciutto cream sauce and grilled grapefruit.

There will be Bear Naked Ale, Wild Boar Cassoulet tuxedo beans and thyme infused au jus garnished with pickled red onions. Also Ò RyanÕ s RedÓ Irish Red, Espresso Braised Short Ribs sweet potato dauphinoise and brown butter asparagus.

Finally there will be Black Watch IPA, Oatmeal stout brownie, with Irish cream ice cream & Jameson salted caramel. The Dark Legends Stout Room packages include lodging, dinner and breakfast for two starting at $395. Dinner will only be $60 per person. Limited seating is available. Call today to reserve a spot at 494-4751 or go to friendslake.com/specialspackages.html#packages.

Library to hold children’s program

TICONDEROGA — Black Watch Memorial Library will be holding a children’s program Friday, Feb. 27, at 3:30 p.m. This program is free and open to children of all ages and invited to come in for stories and to make their own princess crown or pirate ship. Snacks will be provided.

Erosion and sediment control training set

WESTPORT — The Essex County Soil and Water Conservation District will offer the required 4 hour Erosion and Sediment Control training for contractors and developers Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Essex County Fairgrounds, 3 Sisco Street, from 8 a.m. to noon. The training will be presented by Dave Reckahn, District Manager.

This training is required for all contractors working on projects that disturb more than 1 acre of soil and have a storm water permit from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. The permit will require that contractors moving dirt at those sites have at least one trained employee on site on a daily basis. Training is good for 3 years.

A Stormwater Trainee (SWT) identification (ID) number will be assigned to each person that completes the NYSDEC 4-hour training in the principles and practices of erosion and construction activity General Permit #GP-0-08-001.

Contractors and developers will have to preregister for the training to receive credits. The training will cost $75 for certification, reference materials and refreshments. Registration needs to be in by Wednesday, Feb. 25. If there is a group of ten or more and are interested in holding a private workshop, contact the District at 962-8225 or email essexswcd@westelcom.com.

Fish and game meeting slated

PORT HENRY — The Lake Champlain Fish and Game Club will hold its first meeting of the year Thursday, March, 5, at Walt’s Used Cars on South Main Street, at 6 p.m. Meetings will be held the first Thursday of the month through October. All are welcome to attend.

Pre-licensing courses announced

QUEENSBURY — The New York State pre-licensing course March 6, April 17, May 29, and June 19, at the Queensbury High School room #109 at 4 p.m. The fee will be $40 residents and $50 non-residents. The class will hold between 8 to 36 participants.

Participants must register at the Queensbury Parks and Recreation office, 742 Bay Road between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Participants must bring a valid NYS learner’s permit and must be 16 or older. Call 761-8216 for information.

Dam removal hearing slated

TICONDEROGA Ñ A public hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Ticonderoga Thursday, March 12, at the Community Building, 132 Montcalm Street, in the basement Conference Room, at 6 p.m., to discuss the possible removal of the Ò BÓ Dam located on the Upper section of the LaChute River.

The board is encouraging all those interested parties to attend and be heard at such time.

Mass antibiotic exercise slated

QUEENSBURY — The Warren County Public Health will be conducting a full-scale Mass Antibiotic Dispensing exercise Thursday, March 12, at the Queensbury Community Center (Queensbury Senior Center) from 4 to 6 p.m. The purpose of the exercise is to test Warren County Public Health’s capacity to respond to a large scale-disease outbreak to protect the public.

They are looking for 500 volunteer participants of all ages including individuals, school groups, community groups, senior centers, businesses, and the general public to go through the clinic.

They need people to tell everyone about the exercise; visit apps. health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/ and preregister for the exercise; mark the exercise on a calendar; show up to the exercise on the exercise date and participate. Participation is crucial to the success of this exercise.

When people preregister they will sign up for a specific time slot. For more information or help with preregistration, contact Dan Durkee, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Warren County Public Health at 761-6580 or durkeed@warrencountyny. gov. This exercise is a great way to give back to the community and learn about emergency preparedness efforts in Warren County.

Fort Ti to show ‘Horsepower at Ticonderoga’

TICONDEROGA Ñ Fort TiconderogaÕ s Ò Horsepower at Ticonderoga” Sunday, March 15, at 2 p.m. in the Mars Education Center, Fort Ticonderoga. The cost for each program is $10 per person and will be collected at the door and free for members of Fort Ticonderoga.

Peyton Hargett stacks up towers at Crown Point Central School.

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Seniors get casino trip

TICONDEROGA Ñ The Ticonderoga Area Seniors are planning casino trip to Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Saturday, March 21, leaving the Wal-Mart parking lot at 7 a.m. The cost will be $30. The incentives are $15 free slot play and $11.50 food comp and 10 perccent off Bingo. Call Ann at 585-6050 or Sue at 3541188.

Basketball tourney to benefit CPYC

CROWN POINT — The Crown Point Youth Commission will be hosting a 5-on-5 basketball tournament for adults that have graduated from high school and older to help with raising funds to construct a new outdoor basketball court for the youth in the community the weekend of March 28. The current courts were built in the late 80Õ s and are outdated and on their last leg. The plan is to raise enough funds to convert the abandoned tennis court into a full size basketball court. They need to raise enough funds to purchase two permanent backboards, and concrete to mount them, paint for the surface from tennis lines to basketball lines, and lights for night play.

For information call 597-3817 or email at gunnisonochards@ yahoo.com.

Winter Workshop series to continue

TICONDEROGA — The Winter Workshop Series: Women’s Clothing Accessories will be portrayed at Fort Ticonderoga Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12. Perfect your portrayal with womenÕ s clothing accessories; mitts, caps, bonnets, and pockets.

Discover interesting details of these garments as well as how to build and wear your own. Advanced reservations required. The cost is $160 and friends and volunteers are $140.

Fort Ti to hold Garden, Landscape symposium

TICONDEROGA — The King’s Garden at Fort Ticonderoga presents the fourth annual Garden and Landscape Symposium Saturday, April 18, in the Deborah Clarke Mars Education Center. This day-long symposium, geared for both beginning and experienced gardeners, provides helpful insights from garden experts who live and garden in upstate New York and northern New England. The event is open by preregistration only.

This one-day program focuses on practical, easy-to-implement strategies for expanding and improving personal gardens or landscapes. The programs are offered in an informal setting that encourages interaction between presenters and attendees.

Speakers and sessions include Ò The Healing Garden: Traditional Medicinals for Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow” by Nancy Scarzello; Ò Save the Monarchs! Native Plants for Native PollinatorsÓ by Emily DeBolt; Ò A Favorite Place of Resort for Strangers: The King’s Garden at Fort Ticonderoga” by Lucinda Brockway; “Getting Control of Your Perennial Garden” by Amy Ivy; Panel Discussion with all the speakers facilitated by Master Gardener Diane OÕ Connor.

The cost, including the day-long symposium and a lunch prepared by LibbyÕ s Bakery CafŽ , is $75. The cost for members of Fort Ticonderoga is $65. A brochure with the complete schedule and registration form is available on Fort TiconderogaÕ s website at fortticonderoga.org by selecting “Education” and then “Workshops and SeminarsÓ on the drop-down menu. A printed copy is also available upon request by calling 585-2821.

Fort Ti to present ‘A Layered Legacy’

TICONDEROGA Ñ Fort TiconderogaÕ s ÒA Layered LegacyÓ Sunday, April 19, at 2 p.m. in the Mars Education Center, Fort Ticonderoga. The cost for each program is $10 per person and will be collected at the door and free for members of Fort Ticonderoga.

Discover the continuing story of Ticonderoga, after the guns had ceased firing; see the flowering of agriculture, tourism, and hospitality as told through the King’s Garden. Join Assistant Director of Interpretation, Cameron Green, to get a sneak peak of all the new ground being broken for the 2015 season, as well as some of the great structures and stories recently uncovered.

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Local high school teams prepare for sectional play Boys basketball

Seton Catholic 63, Ticonderoga 57

TICONDEROGA — The Knights used a 23-9 second quarter to defeat the Sentinels Feb. 6.

Marick Ross scored 18 points to lead the Sentinels, while Evan Graney scored 15, Garrison Hughes 6, Kaleb Wiktorko 6, Brody Rocque 4, Colvin Chapman 4 and Domanic Banish 2.

Schroon Lake 76, Indian Lake/Long Lake 45

SCHROON — The Wildcats doubled up the Orange, 41-20, over the middle 16 minutes of play for the victory Feb. 5.

Tanner Stone led all scorers with 22 points for the Wildcats, with Alex Shaughnessy right behind with 21. Joe Maisonville also had a strong night with 18 points, while Branden Hall scored 9 and Jordan DeZalia 6.

Fresh off his 1,000-point scoring milestone, Henry Sandiford scored 16 points for the Orange. Curtis Seaman added 11 with Rudy Geissen scoring 10 and Zack Hoag 5.

Moriah 63, Lake Placid 29

PORT HENRY — The Vikings outscored the Blue Bombers in each quarter to score the victory Feb. 5.

Adam Jaquish paced the Vikings with 17 points with Jarrod MacDougal adding 14, Joe Stahl 9, Noah Gilbo 8, Chris Clarke 4, Sam Russo 3, Dylan Trombley 2, Taylor Slattery 2, Cody Stockwell 2 and Todd Clarke 2.

Wells 53, Crown Point 44

CROWN POINT — Wells outscored the Panthers 33-23 in the second half to earn a comeback victory Feb. 5.

Kolby Pertak led the Panthers with 14 points as Chad Stephens added 12, Noah Macey 7, Hunter Pertak 4 and Chance Potter 3.

Moriah 64, Seton Catholic 54

PLATTSBURGH — The Vikings opened the game on an 18-9 run and added an 18-10 run in the third quarter to defeat the Knights Feb. 4.

Adam Jaquish scored 21 points in the victory. Taylor Slattery added 14 points, with Jarrod MacDougal scoring 12, Joe Stahl 6, Ryan Jaquish 4, Chris Clarke 4, Todd Clarke 2 and Noah Gilbo 1.

Ticonderoga 52, Lake Placid 45

Caitlin Pelkey calls out a play for the Moriah varsity girls basketball team against Seton Catholic last week. Pelkey led the team with 15 points.

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LAKE PLACID — The Sentinels outscored the Blue Bombers 11-7 over the final eight minutes to pull away for victory Feb. 4.

Brett Mosier scored 17 points for the Sentinels with Michael Graney adding 14, Uzi Whitten 10, Brody Rocque 5, Colvin Chapman 3 and Marick Ross 3.

Keene 63, Crown Point 28

CROWN POINT — The Beavers slammed the door on the Panthers in the second half of their Feb. 3 meeting, using a 29-7 edge to earn the win.

Noah Macey scored 17 of the points for the Panthers, while Kolby Pertak scored 6.

Schroon Lake 64, Wells 34

WELLS — The Wildcats started the game on a 20-3 run over the opening eight minutes on their way to a Feb. 3 victory.

Joe Maisonville led the Wildcats with 19 points while Alex Shaughnessy added 16, Tanner Stone 12 and Aiden Finnerty 10.

Girls basketball Minerva/Newcomb 66, Johnsburg 13

NEWCOMB — The Lady Mountaineers jumped out to a 26-4 lead over the Lady Jaguars on their way to an easy victory Feb. 6.

Makenzie Winslow scored 24 to lead the Mountaineers, with Astasia Myler scored 13, Maddison Miller 8, Jordan Bush 6, Nicole Rubertone 6, Isabelle Bureau 4, Mary Labar 2 and Danielle McNally 2.

Indian Lake/Long Lake 45, Schroon Lake 32

INDIAN LAKE — Lillian Dechene scored 21 points for the Lady Orange as they defeated the Lady Wildcats Feb. 6.

Victoria Moore added 10 points in the victory, with Rebecca King adding 7.

Alona Bearor and Ruth Jaubot each scored 8 points for the Wildcats, while Katie Botterbush and Dakota Gadway each scored 6 points and Molly Wisser added 4.

Seton Catholic 51, Ticonderoga 17

PLATTSBURGH Ñ A 20-0 third quarter sealed the game fate of the Lady Sentinels against the Lady Knights Feb. 5.

Janell Woods led the Sentinels with 7 points.

Ticonderoga 37, Lake Placid 20 Joe Maisonville drives to the basket for Schroon Lake against Indian Lake/Long Lake.

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TICONDEROGA Ñ The Lady Sentinels used a 24-8 second half to pull away from the Lady Blue Bombers Feb. 4.

Delany Hughes paced the Sentinels with 14 points, as Nicole Fuller scored 9, Janell Woods 4 and Savannah Bezon 4.

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Ticonderoga bowling teams score wins to end season Wells 65, Schroon Lake 27

SCHROON — A 26-3 second quarter was the downfall for the Lady Wildcats against Wells Feb. 4.

Alona Bearor and Molly Wisser each scored 7 points in the loss for the Wildcats, with Katie Botterbush scored 4, Ruth Jaubot 3 and Dakota Gadway 3.

Minerva/Newcomb 78, Indian Lake/Long Lake 21

NEWCOMB — The Lady Mountaineers held the Lady Orange to eight points or less in each of the four quarters to score the victory Feb. 4.

Asatsia Myler led the Mountaineers with 29 points, as Makenzie Winslow scored 19, Maddison Miller 10, Jordan Bush 6 and Isabelle Bureau 6.

Keene 66, Crown Point 14

KEENE VALLEY — Keene jumped out to a 24-4 opening quarter lead and held the Lady Panthers scoreless in the third quarter to score a victory Feb. 4.

Logan Harrington paced the Panthers with 10 points.

Moriah 47, Seton Catholic 43

PORT HENRY — After falling behind by 12 points in the opening quarter, the Lady Vikings rallied with a 17-8 run in the second eight minutes before outscoring the Lady Knights 24-17 in the second half for the comeback win Feb. 3.

Cailtin Pelkey paced the Vikings with 15 points while Lauren Cross and Madison Stahl each scored nine. Shelby MacDougal added 8 points, with Jordan Speshock adding 4.

Boys bowling Ticonderoga 7, Northeastern Clinton 3

CHAMPLAIN Ñ The Sentinels scored seven points in defeating the Cougars Feb. 4.

Cole Frasier paced the team with a high game of 215 as part of a 536 series.

Girls bowling Ticonderoga 4, Willsboro 0

TICONDEROGA — Cassidy McKee rolled a high game of 214 as part of her match high 546 series and the Lady Sentinels swept past the Lady Warriors Feb. 9.

Cheyanne Tuthill added a 201 high game and 521 series, with Cerise Bush rolling a 463 series (175) and Lucy Lapeter a 444 (170).

Hunter Pertak looks to get to the basket for the Crown Point boy’s varsity basketball team.

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Northeastern Clinton 4, Ticonderoga 0

CHAMPLAIN Ñ The Lady Sentinels were unable to come home with a point against the Lady Cougars Feb. 4.

Cheyanne Tuthill rolled a high game of 185, while Cassidy McKee had a 10-frame total of 165.

Alumni hoops Tourney to benefit Best 4th in the North TICONDEROGA Ñ For over a decade the basketball alumni have gathered at the Ticonderoga High School to help support the Ò Best Fourth in the NorthÓ basketball tournament. This year is no exception. Alumni who have graduated in the 1980’s to the most recent grads all against other graduates and help raise funds for the Fourth of July celebration.

This year’s event will be held Saturday, April 18 at noon.

All players are asked to arrive at 11 a.m. The day will feature four games with the last game for the championship. Teams are determined by the year of graduation. This allows graduates to compete with players who were on the roster while in high school. Each game is closely contested, where youth usually competes against experience. Last year the sophomore group, for a second year in a row, who graduated from 2005-2009, defeated a group of freshmen, those that graduated from 2009-2011. The juniors, graduating classes from 2000-2005, defeated a team of seniors who represented the years of graduation from 1983-1991.

A three point contest elimination round will start at 11:45 with the finals held prior to the championship game. Last year the winner was Brendan Graney. This event continues to be a fundraiser for the Fourth of July. As in the past an admission fee will be July and also salute the former players and referees who so generously devote their time. For information contact Bob Dedrick at 585-7408 or RickMerrill@ ticonderogak12.org.

The Fourth of July committee will also be selling refreshment during the event.

Gavin Fleury makes his approach for the Ticonderoga varsity boy’s bowling team.

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Wild or not, off to the woods we go

C

urrently, the Adirondack Park remains the largest state protected area in the contiguous United States. The Park, encompassing over 6 million acres of public and private lands, is the largest park in the contiguous United States, and the largest National Historic Landmark.

Covering a landmass roughly the size of the state of Vermont, the historic Adirondack Park encompasses over a million acres of protected lands, which represents over 85 percent of the total remaining wilderness in the eastern United States. It remains a vast and wild land!

Despite such prestigious credentials, itÔ s estimated that nearly 95 percent of Adirondack Forest Preserve lands are located less than 5 miles distance from the nearest highway, and there are currently over 5,000 miles of developed roads crisscrossing the 6 million acre Park.

In addition to developed roads, there are also many miles of undeveloped dirt roads, private roads and logging tote roads throughout the region.

Nearly ninety-five percent of the Adirondack Forest Preserve, including several designated Wilderness areas, is located within five miles of the 5,000 miles of roadways in the Adirondack Park.

In 1999, a team of Conservation Biology Institute researchers conducted a feasibility study to determine the viability of a proposed wolf restoration effort in the Park. Unfortunately, the parkÕ s road density measured slightly less than one mile of highway for every square mile of land, which is considered the minimum threshold necessary to ensure wolf survival.

While it appears an untracked square mile of land would easily support a wolf, the road density also indicates how easy it would for hunters and trappers to gain access and cause them harm. As a result, the proposed restoration efforts were dropped.

Several years ago, I took up a challenge to chart out the extent of quiet waters and lands located within the region.

Research indicates road noise, such as the sound of jake brakes on a semi truck, can carry a distance of over six miles overland, while motorboat noise can travel an equal distance over water. A train horn can carry over 10 miles distant, depending on atmospheric pressure.

Based on these figures, I used a compass to scribe a series of 6-mile circles all over a map of the Adirondack Park. As I covered the map with dark circles representing these unnatural sounds, it quickly became apparent there are very few areas in the Park that are immune to sound pollution.

Of course, there was no need to mark up a map with evidence of light pollution. Although the region retains a reputation for having some of the darkest night skies in the eastern United States, there is simply no way to escape evidence of mankind while gazing at the great beyond, whether it is a passing aircraft, an orbiting satellite or the space station.

Despite such realities, the Adirondack Park is still one of the wildest, most remote areas in the country, which is no small feat when considering it is located within a dayÕ s travel from the major metropolitan centers of New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Montreal, and Ottawa. Fortunately, it is still a place where a man, or woman can become lost and find themselves in the process. Despite the fact that it encompasses hundreds of miles of marked hiking trails,

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including the historic 116 mile long, NorthvillePlacid Trail, as well as some of the finest flatwater paddling routes and challenging whitewater rivers in the east, it is still possible to find seclusion in the Adirondack region.

Researchers from Project Remote, who have been cataloging remote locations in each of the 50 United States, visited the Adirondack region in the summer of 2012. Their determination of remoteness is based primarily on the total distance from an established road.

Many backcountry enthusiasts were shocked when their research indicated New York’s most remote location near Oluska Pass on the Northville Placid Trail, was only 5.3 miles from the closest road. The site which was located about a half-mile from the Oluska Pass lean-to on the Northville-Placid trail, is about 5.3 miles from the Blueberry Parking Lot, and just a short hike from Noah RondeauÕ s old camp at Cold River City.

However, itÕ s also important to note the Blueberry Parking Lot is located about 6 miles beyond the paved Coreys Road. The total distance from a road is not the only significant measure of a location’s remoteness.

In fact, buffer areas such as private lands, timberlands, swamps, bogs, blowdown and difficult, impenetrable or steep terrain must also be taken into consideration. The more difficult the journey, the less likely you are to run into fellow travelers, and the more remote it appears.

Conversely, if using the U.S. Forest ServiceÕ s Recreational Opportunity Spectrum methodology to determine the classification of Adirondack Park lands, where key primitive areas must be further than 3 miles distance from any motorized use (roads and snowmobile trails or 2 miles from waters where motorboats are permitted), the sum total of Adirondack Park primitive areas would include less than three percent of the parkÕ s 6.5 million acres, or roughly 180,000 acres. This would be a far cry from the currently accepted total of 1,030,000 acres. In reality, the classification of a remote, chunk of Adirondack land is in the eye, and ear of the beholders. When you are new to the game, it’s sort of like your first prom date, she may be cute at first, but as you grow and mature, you may wonder what you saw in her.

Conversely, she may have wondered just the same.

In reality, you both had your own, personal perspective on how the night went. Your outlook may have been a wild wilderness, while her perception was of a lowly primitive, performance, and to each their own.

Often when you want a little more, it helps to wish for a little less. In such a case, primitive lands can be just as exciting and lonely as the fabled wilderness, even if it isnÕ t your first rodeo!

While wilderness areas in the park continue to draw the hordes, many wild or primitive lands remain relatively vacant, due more to the publicÕ s perception of a designation than to the reality on the ground. A sweet suite can still be found just a few minutes hike off the main drag, especially if the main drag is a bumpy, old dirt road.

Joe Hackett is a guide and sportsman residing in Ray Brook.

Contact him at brookside18@adelphia.net.

A cascade of icicles appear to be an old man’s beard a small rocky outcrop near Owls Head summit.

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Oil spill response M

inus 18 degrees was displayed on the console of the truck when my cohort picked me up for the trip. Brisk I thought, with a wind, it could be a cool day. We were headed to the Cold Weather Spill Response Training in Plattsburgh.

With unit trains rolling through our area carrying Bakken Crude oil, there is a concern about accidents, so spill response training was requested by local Emergency Services.

By Rich Redman Canadian Pacific Railroad, along with Safety Training and Response Strategies, LLC sponsored this course so firefighters and HAZMAT teams could get some “on ice” training. Not all accidents or fires happen on 60 degree sunny days.

Meeting at the South Plattsburgh Fire hall, we started with classroom training involving the types of ice, and ice weight bearing capacities. The only really safe way to gauge a sheet of ice is to test it by boring holes. Five to six inches was considered the minimum thickness for human activity. In the event of a rail tanker spill, with a crew of workers, and equipment, the thickness would need to be much more, to be considered safe.

Once we got the basics on ice, we studied the classification of crude oils, such as gasoline, ethanol, sour and sweet crudes, diesel, and bitumen fuels. Based on the specific gravity of each fuel, they either float or sink. That makes a difference in how you contain and capture the fuel in the event of a rail tanker derailment. Tactics also vary in a still lake atmosphere, versus a stream current.

Flash points of each fuel were discussed, along with viscosity and how the outside temperature effects each fuel classification. The main objective of the class however, was on how to isolate and capture the flow of fuel in a safe manner for cleanup.

After lunch, we met at the Wilcox dock on Lake Champlain. Pulling up to the dock, I noticed a stiff wind out on the lake, snow blowing, and over cast skies. It was going to be a brisk one for sure.

Subzero temperatures are appropriate for a cold weather training day. You train in the conditions that you might find in your area, and here minus 10 degree weather is normal. Training in a warm building for a cold water event is what a lot of guys like, they donÕ t want to get cold or dirty. The reality is you need to train in the worst conditions.

It increases the danger, but safety is top priority, and then comes the work. It’s our job! We train in, and for the worst, and hope for the best!

Our class included, NYS Fire Academy, Plattsburgh Fire Fighters, Essex County HAZMAT, Coast Guardsmen, Native American Fire Fighters, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Spill Response, and local fire departments. We totaled around 35 attendees, and not one whimper from the group. We literally dug in the snow and ice and trained.

Safety was critical! We worked on 18 inches of ice that day, which was safe for a group and all the equipment needed, including a small vehicle to transport the tools and Ò man toysÓ . All, Ò on iceÓ trainees wore flotation devices, ice cleats and were safety rope tethered, when near any open holes or using cutting equipment. Trained cold water/ ice rescue staff, monitored the group, and were there in the event of someone breaking through or slipping into an open hole. This was the 3rd class this week, so there were openings and weak spots from previous training days, so safety was imperative.

After splitting into groups, we used chainsaws to cut 2 by 3 foot blocks of ice which we removed with a frame and pulley system. The holes allowed access to monitor water quality, subsurface oil flows, and for pumping out simulated floating oils under the ice if needed.

A special chainsaw adapted sled was used to cut slots, which we then slid plywood into. Rebar was inserted through the plywood to maintain the depth needed. The plywood would extend below the ice and form a dam to help control the direction and flow of floating oils to a pump out site.

For surface spills, simple dams were built by shoveling snow into berms and then watering them down to create frozen barriers. Another method of surface flow control was to cut parallel slots 6 to 8 inches apart and 6 to 8 inches in depth using a chainsaw. The ice is then chipped out between the slots forming a trench. A trench could be used to control the flow and direction of surface oils in order to contain and remove the spilled crude, or other fuels.

After 3 hours of intensive training we met in a warming tent and completed a debriefing. All agreed that it was an excellent program and we all wanted the advanced class.

Whether it’s Bakken Crude, Bio-fuels, organic or in-organic substances, they are here to stay and part of our economic life. As First Responders, we are learning how to deal with railroad spills and containment procedures.

We trained to protect our waterways and lake, another critical part of our economic life.

It was a very cool day, and IÕ m not just talking about the weather!

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Rich Redman is a retired District Conservationist for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and an avid outdoorsman. He may be reached at rangeric@nycap.rr.com.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) NAME: Bodettes Barbecue LLC, article of organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/4/15. Office in Essex County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to Bodettes Barbecue LLC, 2796 NYS Route 9N, Crown Point, NY 12928. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

TT-2/14-03/21/20156TC-73018 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: BPM Enterprises, LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/23/2015 Office Location: ESSEX County. The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: PO Box 536, Schroon Lake, NY 12870. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

TT-01/31-03/07/20156Tc-72094 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("LLC") Name: CAMP JOLLIE OLLIE LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York ("SSNY") on JANUARY 28, 2015 Office Location: Essex County. The"SSNY" is designated as agent of the "LLC" upon whom process against it may be served. "SSNY" shall

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("LLC") Name: CAMP JOLLIE OLLIE LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York ("SSNY") on JANUARY 28, 2015 Office Location: Essex County. The"SSNY" is designated as agent of the "LLC" upon whom process against it may be served. "SSNY" shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: C/O CORPORATE CREATIONS NETWORK INC. 15 NORTH MILL STREET NYACK, NEW YORK, 10960. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

TT-02/07-03/14/20156TC-72629 EAGLE EYE PARTNERS, LLC Certificate of Conversion of this Limited Liability Company (LLC) was filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on January 2, 2015. The LLC maintains its office in Essex County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

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TT-01/17-02/21/20156TC-70912 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF EVERYONE NATURAL BUILDING LLC Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law FIRST: The name of the limited liability company is: Everyone Natural Building LLC.

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TT-01/17-02/21/20156TC-70922 NOTICE OF FORMATION of Limited Liability Company ("LLC") Name: i Skogen LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York ("SSNY") on JANUARY 28, 2015 Office Location: Essex County.

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

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Building for sale: 2,800 Sq Ft, with two over head doors. Located on 3 acre lot with 200 ft road frontage, Located on South Junction Rd Plattsburgh NY Call to inquire (518)569-4424 or (518)5614612

Port Henry Duplex Apartment Building, completely renoved, excellent rental history, some owner financing avail, $69K. 518-5468247

NOTICE OF FORMATION of Limited Liability Company ("LLC") Name: i Skogen LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York ("SSNY") on JANUARY 28, 2015 Office Location: Essex County.

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CREATIONS NETWORK INC. 15 NORTH MILL STREET NYACK, NEW YORK, 10960. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

TT-02/07-03/14/20156TC-72630 IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND NEW YORK STATE LAWS, Essex Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare does not discriminate based upon race, creed, color, age, national origin, sex, sexual preference, disability, handicap, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status, sponsorship, or source of payment in the admission, retention or care of any individual.

TT-2/14/2015-1TC73221 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF JC RICHARDS LOGGING, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/19/14: Office location: Essex County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: JC Richards Logging, LLC, 29 Adams Lane, Newcomb, NY 12852. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Filer: Paul H. Roalsvig, Attorney, 8569 Newcomb Road (P.O. Box 735), Long Lake, NY 12847.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF MOUNTAIN EXCAVATING LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect'y of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/9/2015. Office location, County of Essex.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 59 Deer Camp Rd., Schroon Lake, NY 12870. Purpose: any lawful act.

TT-02/07-03/1420156TC-72480 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF ESSEX Goshen Mortgage LLC, as Separate trustee for GDBT I Trust 2011-1, Plaintiff, against Lawrence W. Parker, if living and if any be dead, any and all persons who are spouses, widows, grantees, mortgagees, lienors, heirs, devisees, distributees, or successors in interest of such of the above as may be dead, and their spouses, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors in interest, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to Plaintiff, et al., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 1/8/2015 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Essex County Courthouse, at Elizabethtown, New York on 03/11/2015 at 11:00AM, premises known as

Crown Point on Sugar Hill Road, 4-5 bdrms, 2 bath, full cellar, dbl garage, 1 1/3 acres w/pool, elec & wood heat, $169,900. 518-5973869 LAND ABANDONED FARM ABSOLUTE LAND SELL OFF! 4 acres- Views- $17,900 6 acres- Stream- $24,900 Just west of Cooperstown!

State Land, ponds, apple trees & woods!

Buy before 1/31 and WE PAY CLOSING COSTS! EZ terms!

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ABANDONED FARM. ABSOLUTE NOTICE OF SALE LAND SELL OFF! 4 acres - Views SUPREME COURT $17,900, 6 acres - Stream COUNTY OF ESSEX $24,900. Just west of CooperGoshen Mortgage stown!

LLC, State Land, ponds, apple as Separate trustee for woods! Buy before 1/31 and trees, GDBT I Trust 2011-1, WE PAY CLOSING COSTS! EZ Plaintiff, against terms! 1-888-701-1864 Lawrence W. Parker, if NewYorkLandandLakes.com living and if any be dead, BANK REPO'D! 10 acres any and all persons who $19,900! Awesome Mtn. views, are spouses, widows, hardwoods, private bldg site, long grantees, mortgagees, rd frontage, utils! No liens or back lienors, heirs, devisees, distributees, or succes- taxes! Terms avail!

Call 1-888-650-8166 NOW! sors in interest of such of the above as may be PELEAX PARTNERS, dead, and their spouses, LLC Certificate of Conheirs, devisees, distribuversion of this Limited BANK REPO'D! tees and successors10inacresLiability Company (LLC) $19,900!

Awesome interest, all of whom Mtn and views, private washardwoods, filed with the Secre67209 bldg rd frontage, whose names and site, tary long of State of New liens or back places of residence utils! are No York (SSNY) on taxes!

January unknown to Plaintiff,Terms et avail!

2, 2015. The LLC mainCall 888-479-3394 NOW!in Essex al., Defendant(s). Purtains its office suant to a Judgment of County. SSNY is desigForeclosure and Sale nated as agent of LLC MUST SELL 9.1 acre building lot duly dated 1/8/2015 upon whom process with I,prime hunting.

Next to State the undersigned Referee against may be served. land. Harris Road,it Brant Lake, NY. will sell at public auction SSNY shall mail a copy Asking $62,500.

518-494-3174 at the Essex County of any process served to Courthouse, at Eliza- the LLC, c/o Young bethtown, New York on Sommer LLC, 5 Pal03/11/2015 at 11:00AM, isades Drive, Albany, premises known as New York 12205. Pur2587 NYS Route 9N, pose: for any lawful acCrown Point, NY 12928 tivity for which limited liAll that certain plot piece ability companies may or parcel of land, with be formed under the the buildings and im- law. provements erected, sit- TT-01/17-02/21/2015uate, lying and being in 6TC-70910 the Town of Crown NOTICE OF FORMATION Point, County of Essex and State of New York, OF PINE CONE MERSECTION 128.8, BLOCK CANTILE AND NORTH 1, LOT 3.000. Approxi- WOODS BREAD LLC. mate amount of judg- Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect'y of State of NY ment $141,128.87 plus interest and costs. (SSNY) on 12/17/2014.

Office location, County Premises will be sold SSNY has subject to provisions of of Essex. been designated as filed Judgment Index# 661/2009. William E. agent of the LLC upon whom process against it Russell, Esq., Referee may be served. SSNY FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & shall mail process to: The LLC, 1070 US Rte. GORDON, LLP Attorney 9, Schroon Lake, NY for Plaintiff, 53 Gibson Street, Bay Shore, NY 12870. Purpose: any 11706 01-031953-F00 lawful act.

TT-01/10-02/14/20151128145 6TC-70207 TT-02/07-02/28/20154TC-71926 PELEAX PARTNERS, LLC Certificate of Conversion of this Limited Liability Company (LLC) was filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on January 2, 2015. The LLC maintains its office in Essex County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served to the LLC, c/o Young Sommer LLC, 5 Palisades Drive, Albany, New York 12205. Pur-

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