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TICONDEROGA Ñ A vision for the future of Inter-Lakes Health is starting to take form with the help of other local hospitals and medical facilities.

The ILH board voted Feb. 25 to move forward with University of Vermont Health Network - Elizabethtown Community Hospital in a partnership which begun almost one year ago. ÒI n May we had brought our Chief Financial Officer and Chief Information Officer to help out in Ticonderoga and see what they could do and where they could help out,Ó ECH/Moses Ludington communications officer Jane Hooper said. ÒO ur Chief Executive Officer, Rod Boula, has been working with ILH since August. They wanted to make sure health care stayed in Ti.Ó ÒH ealthcare across our nation is undergoing a significant transformation,Ó Boula said. ÒH ospitals across the country are dealing with changes, decreased reimbursement, and regulations; all while trying to navigate the waters of healthcare reform. Hospitals must work to collaborate and find alternate ways of providing vital services to their communities.Ó ÒW e believe that it is imperative for people of the Ticonderoga community to be able to access health care services close to where they live and work,Ó said Bob Diedrick, vicechair, ILH board of directors.

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Students invite community to ‘Savor the Arts’ PAGE 11 SPORTS

Moriah’s Joe Stahl looks to pass the ball around a Peru defender last week. See where the Vikings and other local teams are seeded in the Section VII basketball tournaments on page 24.

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ACAP: Funding for afterschool programs in jeopardy

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ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ For the second consecutive year, funding for afterschool programs in Moriah, Schroon and Westport is in jeopardy.

Earlier this month, the agency that operates the programs, Adirondack Community Action Programs (ACAP), facilitated a brainstorming session designed to find a solution. Ò We were just informed this past week that we do not have secure funding for the afterschool programs in September,Ó said the programÕ s director, Marge Zmijewski.

Funding comes from several state and federal streams, explained Nora Neidzielski-Eichner, Executive Director of the New York State Afterschool Network, or NYSAN. Problem is, supply canÕ t keep up with demand.

Neidzielski-Eichner said the grant proposal process is extremely competitive, with only about 25 percent of applicants locking down funds. Ò ThereÕ s tremendously more demand than government funding,Ó she said. Ò And demand has continued to grow as both parents enter the workforce.Ó Proposed funding for the Advantage After School stream for 2015-16 is at the same level as last yearÕ s ex-

ecutive budget Ñ about $17.2 million.

ACAP needs $156,550 to continue programming at their three sites.

Zmijewski said ACAP met the required date for the application.

But the state determined they did not score high enough. Ò We were told we wrote an excellent proposal and were next in line to get funded, but the money ran out,Ó she said. Ò We have an in-house grant writer who is very good at writing grants and getting us funding.Ó CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

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Ti Revitalization names new directors TICONDEROGA Ñ The Board of Directors of the Ticonderoga Revitalization Alliance announces the selection of Lance Clark and Nancy Archer as Co-Executive Directors of the Alliance. Their first order of business is to work with other related organizations and entities, including the Town of Ticonderoga government, to further prioritize the kinds of issues and actions where the Alliance can help.

The Alliance will continue to focus on helping to strengthen economic development in Ticonderoga, through promoting and supporting revitalization projects and actions.

Lance and Nancy have been summer residents of the Ticonderoga and Hague areas for many years, and now live in Hague. They recently retired from the United Nations, where Lance served as UN Ambassador in the country of Georgia and as head of the UN system and its economic development work in Georgia and in Serbia. He also helped lead relief and peace efforts in various conflictaffected countries, such as Somalia, Rwanda, and Former Yugoslavia, and most recently in Sudan and South Sudan.

Among NancyÕ s work has been refugee integration in the U.S., serving as the Asia Region Director for Christian ChildrenÕ s Fund, promoting child protection in the country of Georgia, and coordinating economic development in the Darfur region of Sudan and employment generation for ex-combatants in northern Sudan.

Nancy and Lance note that Ò We are excited to have this opportunity to contribute to TiconderogaÕ s future. We love this region, and are happy to add our efforts and ideas to those already working for the good of the Ti area.Ó

Nancy Archer and Lance Clark

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TICONDEROGA Ñ February has seen a lot of great events held at the YMCA Teen Center in Ticonderoga. Leading up to Valentines weekend the teens created homemade candy jar valentineÕ s, helped decorate for their ValentineÕ s Dance, and baked tons of homemade snacks. On Friday, Feb. 13, the Teen Center hosted a ValentineÕ s Dance followed by a Valentines Day Movie night on Saturday, Feb. 14. The center even hosted extended hours over February Break. Many teens have taken advantage of this time to gather with their friends for a pick-up game of basketball or volleyball. During a particularly cold day, the center showed a movie on its eight-foot projection screen and served fresh baked chocolate chip cookies and warm hot cocoa. Also a huge success has been the addition of a new electronic scoreboard for the gym.

Coming up at the end of the month on Saturday, Feb. 28, is a free Dodgeball tournament starting at 7 p.m.

For more information about how to get involved with the YMCA Teen Center, contact the staff at 503-5136 or by emailing teencenter@silverbay. org.

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National Foreign Language week set at Ticonderoga High

TICONDEROGA Ñ The week of March 9-13 means the celebration of National Foreign Language Week for Spanish and French class students at Ticonderoga High school.

The week begins with French and Spanish culture trivia contests and foreign language broadcasts during the morning announcements.

Classroom activities include the analysis of career opportunities for students who have a background in a foreign language, discussions on differing cultures around the globe and viewing of video clips from other countries.

The centerpiece of the week is the International banquet that takes place Thursday, March 12.

Students contribute ethnic dishes from Mexico, China, Spain, France and Italy. Appetizers, main courses and desserts will highlight cooking and cuisine from many different countries.

Entertainment that evening includes viewing of videocast entries by French and Spanish

upper level students. There will be a premier of two videos created by the students, focusing on the theme, Ò Discover Language, Discover the World.Ó Both videos will be entered in the statewide contest sponsored by the New York State Association of Foreign Language teachers.

Art class students will also participate in the week long celebration, designing posters to be entered into a school wide contest. Students will be entering work under three categories: best representation of theme, most original and best overall.

The National Foreign Language Week celebration will conclude that evening with a volleyball tournament in the high school gym. Students from French and Spanish classes will compete against each other, representing Spain and France.

RIGHT: Tyler Morse, Cody Shaner, Constance Bailey, Lillith Ida and Tia Stark prepare for Foreign Language Week at Ticonderoga High School.

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Ti High seniors nationally certified as work ready youth

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denpubs@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA Ñ With a lack of jobs available in the workforce emloyers have become particular on who they add to their payroll.

However, the Ticonderoga High School Class of 2015 has an advantage over other entry-level workers due to the National Work Readiness Credential (NWRC).

The NWRC, which certifies workers as competent and ready to enter the work force, has been offered in Ticonderoga Central since 2011.

The test was originally offered to a select group of students who were a part of a Workforce Investment Grant and is now being offered to all seniors for free despite the hefty price of the test. The testing is currently being funded by International Paper and Inter-Lakes Health.

The test came to fruition thanks to a regional group of agencies and companies holding round-table discussions on how to spur

economic development and attract businesses through the creation of a high quality work force, said Kim Powers, Ticonderoga Central School Districts Work Experience Coordinator. Ò The NWRC is just one more opportunity that we can provide for our students,” Powers said. “This certification allows students to compete successfully with adults in the workforce.Ó The NWRC assessment has four modules or tests: oral language, situational judgement, reading with understanding, and the usage of math to solve problems. These four modules are used to asses whether a test taker can use eight skills well enough to carry out critical entry-level tasks and responsibilities. The eight skills are: Listen actively; Solve Problems and make decisions; Cooperate with others; Resolve conflicts and negotiate; Observe critically; Take responsibility for learning; Read with understanding; and Use math to solve problems. These skills are viewed by businesses and employers from across industry sectors as critical for first time workers to succeed in todayÕ s workplace and global economy.

“The skills the test requires are applicable to any job field,” says

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Powers. Ò Whether you are a CEO of a company or an entry level worker this certification is beneficial.”

The NWRC is the first step on a career path and aides entry level workers in identifying the skills they need to strengthen to carry out entry level tasks. The test also provides entry level workers with the essential skills needed to actively pursue advancement in the work place. No matter what job field or profession an individual is entering the NWRC is a great resume builder for students and workers.

Employers also significantly benefit from the NWRC since they can reduce recruitment costs, improve productivity, minimize turnover and lower on the job training by being able to confidently identify work ready individuals. This has a huge impact on the workforce by guaranteeing high performance and high quality employees.

Ticonderoga High School currently has 72 seniors taking the NWRC and has been known for their relatively high pass rate and advocation for the credential.

For more information about the NWRC or interest in taking the test feel free to visit workreadiness.com.

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End of Winter Carnival activities slated TICONDEROGA Ñ The Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership (TMSP) in coordination with the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce and Silver Bay YMCA Teen Center are announce they will host the first Ticonderoga End of Winter Carnival Saturday, March 7, at the Ticonderoga Armory, Ticonderoga Recreational Areas, and Northern Lake George Paddle, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The carnival will offer games, indoor and outdoor activities, carnival food, and fun for all ages.

Highlight of activities will include carnival games, bouncy house, clown, face-painting, balloon animals, big screen Wii and DanceDance Revolution, ice skating, broom ball, paddle tennis, music, crafts, photo booth, life size battleship, ping pong, slap shot hockey, shuffleboard, bowling, and much more. All of the activities except paddle tennis, ice skating, and broom ball will take place at the Ticonderoga Armory.

Food will also be available at the event including hotdogs, bottled water, popcorn, cotton candy, and other items. All food for this event will be available at the Ticonderoga Armory.

TACC has coordinated a variety of business promotions and specials that will be available Friday, March 6, Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8. The Ticonderoga End of Winter Carnival 2015 Promotions and specials flyer are available at ticonderogany.com or from partici-

pating businesses. Businesses must have the flyer or mentioned End of Winter Carnival to receive the promotions.

In addition North Lake George Paddle will welcome those interested in playing paddle tennis or learning more about paddle tennis to their facility next to EddieÕ s Restaurant on Route 9N. Transportation to Northern Lake George Paddle from the Ticonderoga Armory with a stop at the Ticonderoga Skating Rink will be available Saturday from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Ice skating and broom ball will take place at the skating rink.

Sponsors for the event in addition to the Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership, Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce and Silver Bay YMCA Teen Center include Ticonderoga Elks Lodge, Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union, Glens Falls National Bank, Northern Lake George Paddle, Ticonderoga Arts, The Country Florist & Gifts, and Stewarts Shops. The Ticonderoga High School is also participating in the event by providing student volunteers.

Additional sponsors will be recognized after the event.

For more information contact the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TMSP Coordinator) at 585-6619, visit ticonderogany.com or email chamberinfo@ticonderogany.com, or stop by the Chamber office located at 94 Montcalm Street, Suite 1.

Community Fellowship Dinner scheduled TICONDEROGA Ñ The next Free Community Fellowship Dinner at the First United Methodist Church, 1045 Wicker St. (Rte 9N), will be held Sunday, March 1, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Reservations are not needed. The menu will be pulled pork, glazed carrots, coleslaw and rolls. Desserts and beverages will also be available at the dinner.

There is always plenty of good food, conversation and laughter enjoyed by all in the church fellowship hall at the monthly fellowship dinners. While there is no charge, a free-will donation is appreciated. High chairs, booster seats, takeouts and a child friendly menu are also available.

Starting its fifth year, the Free Community Dinners Program is usually held on the first or second Sunday each month as an Outreach Ministry of the church. The free-dinners program is self-supporting and continues to grow in popularity each month.

Everyone is welcome to attend the worship services that are held each Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Pastor Scott Tyler leads the worship services and celebrates communion at both services on the first Sunday of each month. Sunday School for children is held during the 10:30 service.

For more information about the free dinners or the church, contact the church office at 5857995 or visit the church web site at tifumc.com.

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Medical marijuana is here to stay

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edical marijuana is here to stay in New York, and Plattsburgh is stepping up to the plate in a big way to grab that brass ring for the benefit of the entire North Country.

Late last year, Gov. Andrew Cuomo rolled out comprehensive proposals designed to regulate the program.

Under state purview, up to five companies will be granted two-year licenses to grow and produce medical marijuana.

Each company can have up to four dispensaries for their product.

The state hopes to spread these dispensaries out regionally, with the caveat that an area must be accepting of the idea of a medical marijuana dispensary.

NIMBY should not apply when it comes to medical pot.

The City of Plattsburgh Common Council recently voted unanimously to support Gov. CuomoÕ s medical marijuana law and market Plattsburgh as the home for a processing operation and a dispensary.

By the time the ink is dry on this editorial, the town of Plattsburgh will likely have passed similar legislation.

They are among the first in what will likely be a long line of municipalities lining up for the feeding frenzy.

Good for them.

There are two reasons why it is important to support the medical marijuana industry in the North Country.

Do no harm. ItÕ s important for patients for whom medical marijuana will be a much-needed therapeutic tool to combat a laundry list of ailments. The time to debate the pros and cons of marijuana as a medical tool is over Ñ marijuana in New York is a medicine, period. ItÕ s even cemented in the name of the legislation Ñ the Compassionate Care Act. Economic development. Whichever region ends up with a grow operation and a dispensary will face a financial windfall. By putting themselves on the map in a big way, the North Country will continue to remind Albany that there is a lot of the state above the Thruway.

A patient who qualifies for a prescription will simply not just be able to pick their script up at the local pharmacy, or have it mailed Ñ They will have to go to a dispensary. If the scene in Washington and Colorado is any indication, expect all sorts of related sub-economies to sprout up alongside these central anchors.

That could be Albany, Watertown, Syracuse... or it could be Plattsburgh and the surrounding area.

Medical marijuana should certainly be seen as a revenue stream for both Plattsburgh and the

greater North Country region.

So what would a possible operation in Plattsburgh look like?

The city is marketing the mostly dormant 100,000 square foot Imperial Mill as the most move in ready space for a grow/processing operation.

Any number of city or town properties can be turned into space for a dispensary.

Both processing and dispensing operations will bring jobs, the holy grail of any politician and a much-needed shot in the arm for our region.

The Imperial Mill is there, all but turn-key ready. Any retrofitting that would be needed to comply with state regulations would be the job of the company coming in to run the operation.

The city wouldnÕ t have to spend a dime to bring the space into compliance.

Plattsburgh has some of the lowest municipal electrical rates in the entire state, why not put that fact to good use in a marketing campaign.

And then thereÕ s the projected tax revenue.

According to City Councilor Joshua Kretser’s research, excise taxes for Clinton Country would total approximately $122,301 the first year, $264,069 the second year and $411,744 the third year.

Where else, in the borderline stagnant North Country economy, is the county going to glean that type of income?

They arenÕ t.

The NIMBY crowd will, of course, find their red herrings to chase, but this is under state, not local, operation.

The state has promised strong oversight: There is a 120-page manual for a company to comply with just to apply for a license; only physicians who have registered with the New York State Department of Health and received DOHapproved training can issue certificates, while entities that wish to manufacture and distribute the product would have to provide detailed plans of their infrastructure and operations.

Each plant grown and processed will be micro-chipped and tracked from bud to inhaled vapor (the state law does not allow for smoked marijuana), while independent laboratory testing would verify cannabinoid content to ensure consistency.

Pricing and advertising would be subject to DOH approval.

They probably havenÕ t thought of everything, but the state certainly isn’t flying by the seat of their pants here.

Medical marijuana is here to stay, and that Òh ereÓ s hould be in the North Country. Ñ Denton Publications Editorial Board, Dan Alexander, Keith Lobdell and John Gereau

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or years America used the statement read. the conventional air Callous acts by unstable inwaves of the Soviet dividuals are nothing new in block broadcasting Radio Free this age, but itÕ s clear that those Europe and on the Island of behind this current wave of terCuba with Radio Free Cuba. ror eagerly want to bring this The United States used the form of death and destruction technology tools of the era to to communities across America. broadcast news and informaItÕ s hard to imagine how anyone tion during the Cold War to could be convinced to join these counter Soviet and communist terror movements unless they Dan Alexander propaganda. Despite being are serial killers at heart, but the Thoughts from banned across the communist fact remains they have attracted Behind the Pressline block, where regimes would several radical volunteers from try to jam its signal, people still Minneapolis and Americans managed to listen in secret to broadcasts that have been traveling to Somalia since 2007 to inspired them to oppose totalitarian rule. join these groups.

Now the table appears to be turned on the With free passage throughout the country land of the free as terrorists take a page from citizens with passports who support these our playbook. A new video from Al Shabaab terror groups pose a serious threat, the likes purportedly shows this terror group calling of which weÕ ve not yet encountered in any for an attack on the Mall of America, in Min- significant way. Making matters worse is the nesota. The Mall is one of three similar targets political divide in the nation limiting our rethe terror group specifically named, including solve to provide solutions which could better West Edmonton Mall in Canada and the Oxprepare the population to guard against these ford Street shopping area in London. groups now seeking recruits within our midst.

Al Shabaab, designated as a terrorist orgaAs was the case in 1941 when Japan atnization by the State Department in 2008, has tacked Pearl Harbor or in 2001 when terrorists close ties to Al Qaeda through its senior lead- hijacked several airliners, crashing them into ers. Like these other Jihadist terror groups, Al the Twin Towers in New York City and the Shabaab is attempting to get its share of the Pentagon, attacks on innocent families while credit for terror activity. shopping and eating would likely galvanize Now malls, shopping centers, and for that the national resolve. Sadly, events may unfold matter all public places throughout the land before we take steps to become fully commitmust attempt to contend with a steady stream ted to end the terror these groups are inflicting of terror propaganda beaming into the counon the world. try through all forms of social media and other It seems clear these terror groups want to internet traffic. impose pain and suffering on the United States Looking to reach those who may be seeking as well as any nation that they see standing some form of radical life purpose, the video in their way to create a radical Islamic world shows 6 minutes of graphic images and the state. While this threat is not from the religion terrorists celebrating the 2013 Westgate Mall of Islam, the terrorists groups use Islam as a attack in Nairobi, Kenya, that killed more than shield to hide their true motives.

60 people. The narrator, his face wrapped in a As a nation we must take this threat seriblack-and-white kaffiyeh-type scarf and wearously. Unfortunately, we must all recognize ing a camouflage jacket, spoke with a British how random and violent these types of ataccent. He accused Kenyan troops in Somalia tacks could be and we must be on guard, go of committing abuses against Somali Muslims. about our business, not cowering but certainly The Department of Homeland Security and be aware of activities around us. These will be FBI issued a joint statement Sunday saying challenging times but as a nation and a world that both agencies were aware of the video. Ò In of freedom loving people we must stand unitrecent months, the FBI and DHS have worked ed and prove once again that tyranny and evil closely with our state and local public safety will not silence liberty and justice. counterparts and members of the private sector, to include mall owners and operators, to Dan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton prevent and mitigate these types of threats,Ó Publications. He may be reached at dan@denpubs.com.

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To the Times of Ti: In your Feb. 21 edition of the Valley News, Peter Bauer wrote a detailed defense of ProtectÕ s lawsuit of the APAÕ s approval of the ACRÕ s development near Tupper Lake.

While I find the arguments about not trying to prevent economic opportunity and only trying to overturn a ruinous precedent for development a mysterious alignment of two opposing thoughts, I do admire Mr. Bauer Õ s courage in writing a letter that most residents of the Adirondack Park would disagree with or worse.

However, I believe Peter Bauer has again misjudged how to protect our beloved Adirondacks.

The people who love the woods, mountains, lakes and streams, wildlife, and recreation of all types in this wilderness are the best hope to protect the Adirondacks. Hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing, snowshoeing and many other activities focus the residents on the importance of keeping our Adirondacks from the overdevelopment seen in and near many of our National Parks.

Trust the people and they will trust you.

We are a nation Ò of the people, for the people, by the people;Ó you insult the people at the risk of losing their good will and support.

Trust them.

Joseph D. Dumoulin, Jay

French language cuts a mistake To the Times of Ti: On Thursday Jan. 29, Quebec Minister of International Relations Christine St-Pierre pointed out that in 2013, the total value of trade between Quebec and New York State was nearly 6.7 billion U.S. dollars.

And on Feb. 6, NCCS Superintendent Lisa Grenville proposed the elimination of the sixth and seventh grade language classes.

In the Regents Action Plan of 1985, foreign language programs were intended to span grades 7-12. Beginning languages in grade eight was envisioned as Eighth Grade Acceleration, only for selected students.

The elimination of the sixth and seventh grade French program disrespects those one million Franco Americans who left Quebec to live in the United States.

Today, nearly 40 percent of Clinton County residents are of French Canadian origin, or are related by marriage to someone whose ancestors came from Quebec.

That would include two members of the NCCS schoolboard and its president, Mrs. Gonyo.

It is also an affront to Celine Paquette who led the 2009 Champlain Quadricentennial and continues to honor our Franco-American heritage at the Samuel de Champlain History Center and Janet McFetridge, who spent many years building the French program at NCCS. In todayÕ s global economy, now is the time to build language programs on a K12 basis, rather than cut them, especially in a district such as NCCS, located a mere two miles from the Quebec border.

The decision to have a Spanish teacher instruct French classes does a disservice to the program, the students and the Spanish teacher.

Will he or she need to take college language courses to become certified or simply be given materials and expected to learn on his or her own?

Ms. Grenville, you should not have proposed this change.

Mrs. Gonyo, Ms. Leduc and Mr. Nedeau and other board members, you should not approve it.

Parents, speak up! Do not stand by and watch this program be diminished.

Dr. Margaret Leone President, Pays du Nord Chapter, American Association of Teachers of French, Plattsburgh David Graham Immediate Past President, Pays du Nord Chapter, American Association of Teachers of French, Morrisonville

Thanks to the volunteers To the Times of Ti: On Tuesday, February 17, a fire destroyed my home on Sawmill Way in Minerva. Deep thanks to all who answered the fire calls and spent half the day in terrible weather conditions bringing water and maintaining pressure for hours to save other buildings and trees from burning. Minerva, Riverside, Schroon Lake, North Creek, Newcomb, Chestertown, Pottersville, Johnsburg and North River Fire Departments along with Warren County Fire Car 2 all responded to the fire that gutted my home.

Minerva and Newcomb EMS units also responded and assisted where needed during this time. This involved help on the scene as well as assisting with transport to the Newcomb Health Center and special medical care afforded our cat L.C., including arranging for transport to the the Glens Falls Animal Hospital.

The three cats that perished were adopted as feral kittens and simply would not leave their third floor refuge. They and everything else we lost are irreplaceable, but the losss is easier thanks to the spirit of the Minerva and greater community.

Dan Wallace Minerva

Fignting invasives all year long To the Times of Ti: While it seems strange to think about water-borne invasive species in February (with a foot of ice or more on the lakes), the Lake George Association is involved in invasive species education, management and spread prevention all throughout the year. So in recognition of National Invasive Species Awareness Week (Feb. 22-28), weÕ d like to take the opportunity Ð while looking forward to the warmth that summer promises Ð to let you know that the Lake George Association has educational events now and throughout the year focused on preventing the introduction and spread of invasives.

The LGA partners with other organizations to continuously develop and refine plans to prevent and manage aquatic and terrestrial inva-

sives in the Lake George watershed. In fact, our Lake Steward Educational Program, which ran for six years, was the forerunner of the Lake George Park Commission boat inspection program that started last year. The data we collected roughly matches what the Park Commission found: About 1.6 percent of the boats inspected had visible invasive species in them, and about 12 percent were at risk of having invasive species (they were not Clean, Drained and Dry).

We believe that our education mission fits well with the inspection program Ð it creates an informed public that is more likely to take stronger measures to control invasives. That is why this summer, in addition to our Floating Classroom program and our regular outreach, we will hire two people for the season who will continue the LGAÕ s mission of educating the public about the dangers of invasives. Look for them at boat launches and community events this spring and summer.

Right now, before the ice goes out, we are partnering with schools around the region, as we do every winter and spring, to teach local students how to identify and prevent the spread of invasives. We have even developed a special Floating Classroom program this summer dedicated to invasive information.

As you can see, invasive species detection and protection is a yearround effort for the LGA. If you have questions about invasive species or want to schedule a class session with our Director of Education, you can reach us at 668-3558 or lakegeorgeassociation.org. Or come visit us. The driveway is plowed, the office is warm and there’s plenty of coffee.

C. Walter Lender, Lake George Association Executive Director

Heartfelt thank you To the Times of Ti: It takes a special person to recognize and support an organization like High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care. In 2014, the Central (Essex County) Office took care of 74 patients, 84 percent of whom were in their homes. This was their one main and true wish, to live out the final weeks and months of their lives at home and surrounded by those they love.

If it were not for the support of all those who donated and sponsored us, we would not have been able to grant this wish. We would like to thank all those who donated and sponsored us in 2014, including: ADK Hardware Co., ApplebeeÕ s Restaurant, Ausable Chasm, Bluff Point Golf, Butcher Block Restaurant, Camp Dudley, Champlain Ferries, Cobble Hill Golf Course, The Depot Theatre, Egglefield Ford, Emeralds Restaurant, High Peaks Golf Course, International Paper, Laura Tyler, PepsiCo, Plattsburgh Distributing, Shear Dimensions, Skene Valley Country Club, The Breathing Body, The Wind-Chill Factory, Ticonderoga Country Club Golf, Ticonderoga Country Club Golf Pro Shop, Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union, Tops Friendly Market, UNO Pizzeria & Grill, Chazy-Westport Telephone, Westport Main Street Diner, The Galley Restaurant (Westport Marina), Cole Gaddor and Performance Arts Connection, Moriah Central School, Ausable Forks Elementary School, Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School, Keene Central School. We apologize to anyone we may not have included here.

Together we make a difference.

Ingrid Roemischer Development Coordinator High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care

Concerned To the Times of Ti: Dear Representative Stefanik, I am sure that I am not alone in expressing my dismay to you that Netanyahu of Israel is scheduled soon to speak before a joint session of Congress.

I consider his presence before the US Congress to be a loathsome example of the level to which our form of representative government has fallen in allowing extreme bias and external influence to pollute legitimate debate and discussion.

In terms of attempting to influence US policy toward the state of Iran in favor of Israel, it is a carbon copy of the disastrous process that led to the US invasion of Iraq with its incalculable losses of life and US prestige world wide, a process that today is expanding to catastrophic dimensions.

NetanyahuÕ s presence would serve mostly to demonstrate his contempt for the American people and our apparent inability to govern ourselves in terms of our own best interests.

We in this country are more than a giant warehouse of soldiers, material and wealth to be exploited and cheated by the state of Israel and to be rewarded by the contempt and hatred of a quarter of the worldÕ s population.

I am asking you to demonstrate that you are capable of comprehending the true nature of the USA/Israel relationship and that you will not support any legislative action that would lead to an attack on Iran.

I am asking you to be absent from the US Congress when Netanyahu speaks.

Thanks very much for your attention.

James Bullard, Westport

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igh heels. My muses are at work again and thatÕ s what they gave me today. Yeah, I know; itÕ s not much to work with, but IÕ ll give it a go. I have a rather odd combination of juices flowing through my addled brain and before I sat down to write this, I had never thought much about high heels.

I try to learn something new every day and this day is no exception. I learned that Kaye hates high heelsÑ especially those very tall, skinny

by Gordie Little ones called stilettos. She scoffed when I asked if she ever wore them and insisted she hated the thought of doing so, as she would surely be injured seriously.

One of our nephews recently posted a photo on Facebook taken in Saranac Lake when Kaye was about 17. I liked the car she was standing by and liked seeing the young lady herself. That picture was snapped in the 1940s, but I wouldnÕ t have the privilege of meeting her for another 23 years. In the picture, she is wearing shoes with low heels, which she referred to as Ò pumps.Ó She said those two-inch heels are high enough.

Four and even five-inch heels are not uncommon these days. We see them on our favorite TV personalities all the time. It seems to me they would need strong calf and back muscles to walk comfortably. How many did you see on the red carpet last Sunday night?

My mind wanders a lot. The subject of high heels sent me back to 1964 when Tommy Tucker had a hit record. Any guesses about the title? I listened to it for the fourmillionth time today on the Internet. Ò High Heel Sneakers.Ó It is probably one of the most often-recorded hits of all time. More than 1,000 different artists have wiggled their vocal cords on it through the years.

My favorite line is, Ò Wear your wig-hat on your head.Ó I have seen pictures of highheel sneakers, but never in person. My loss.

That sent me wallowing through my gray matter in search of other songs with heels or shoes in them. There are many. My friend, the late Frank Cluette, always made it clear that people who wear leather shoes should keep them properly shined. I hear his voice in my head every time I grab for the shoeshine rag. Sometimes I even hum a few bar of Ò Chattanooga Shoeshine Boy.Ó People have been referred to as Ò wellheeledÓ or wealthy for years. How did that originate? From what I can tell, it was applied to people who had enough money to own shoes. In the early days, they were all handmade and hard to come by. Other phrases such as Ò down at the heelÓ and commanding your dog to Ò heelÓ have rather obvious beginnings. IÕ ve probably been called a heel at one time or another, but thatÕ s another story all together.

Back to high heels. Women canÕ t claim them exclusively. History reveals that men wore them long before their ladies. In the 17th century, heels for men became a sign that you were high class or high-heeled. I have seen those old European menÕ s shoes in museums and they were a riot, compared to the standards of today. I also read that early warrior horsemen in some countries wore high heels to make it easier to stand up in the stirrups. Makes sense.

I suppose women eventually started wearing heels, adopting shorter hair-dos and wearing pants while striving for gender equality. After that, men stopped wearing heels when they began to have diminished meaning in terms of status.

Studies have been done showing that many, if not most, men like to see women in high heels and are not shy about expressing their opinions about how heels accent attractive legs and make women seem more confident.

If you want to wear stilettos, wedges, flats, pumps or stocking feet, itÕ s all the same to me. With the wild winter weÕ ve had, youÕ ll want to leave the heels at home or carry them to work in a bag.

Please, pray for an early spring.

Little Bits

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ILH Continued from page 1 Ò The Inter-Lakes board of directors has been working very hard to ensure that our friends and neighbors continue to receive the care that they need.Ó Along with ECH, the Ticonderoga hospital has also been part of a local task force which meets weekly and includes members of Community Providers, Inc., in hospitals Fletcher Allen and Champlain Valley PhysicianÕ s Hospital, both part of the UVM Health Network along with ECH. Ò Due to our rural geography, the hospitals in our region often rely on one another Ð we all work together, to assist with challenges and during difficult times,” said Hooper. Ò Things that affect one hospital ultimately affect all hospitals Ð it is in our collective interests to ensure that health care delivery in our region is stable.Ó Hooper added any new organization, if any, was yet to be determined. Ò The task force is assessing a number of options to ensure that the health care needs of the Ti community will be met,Ó she said. Ò Rod Boula is in place as interim CEO of ILH and MLH; the CFO is also in place at MLH. The ultimate plan for MLH/ILH has yet to be solidified. It is too early to say exactly what will happen, but the proposal includes MLH, in its new form, to come under, Elizabethtown Community Hospital.Ó Through the partnership, Hooper said CPI hopes to help ILH find stability in their leadership. Ò Moses Ludington needs that stability,Ó Hooper said. Ò There have been a lot of changes and they need to have a constant face in front.Ó Hooper said all topics of discussion concerning the hospital have been preliminary to this point. Ò This is a very dynamic situation and nothing is carved in stone,Ó she said. Ò The plans are morphing and changing as we go along. It is a complex, drawn-out process with a lot of moving parts.Ó Currently, ILH is in discussions with potential buyers for Heritage Commons Residential Healthcare along with Moses Ludington Adult Home.

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e know that emergency room care is vitally important to this community,” -Bob Diedrick

ever, would be a ability to receive emergency care. Ò The emergency room is important to Ticonderoga and it has to be viable,Ó Hooper said. Ò Any plan we come up with will have a 24/7 emergency room.Ó Ò We know that emergency room care is vitally important to this community,Ó Diedrick said. Ò It is crucial part of any plan that is approved and enacted Ð it is at the forefront of our minds, when discussing plans for the future of our organization.Ó Boula said the hospital would also continue to have labs, x-rays and physical therapy. Ò There will be no interruption of service in the operation of the emergency department and support services, including: laboratory; radiology; outpatient physical therapy; specialty physician clinics; and dental clinic, as we transition operation and oversight from Moses-Ludington Hospital to Elizabethtown Community Hosptial,Ó he said.

What might change, however, is in patient care. Ò In-patient services is something that has been debated,Ó Hooper said. Ò People come here for initial care then are transferred for particular reasons. We may look at some kind of primary care in partnership with Hudson Headwaters Health Network.Ó Ò We look forward to the possibility of having enhanced primary care services in new facilities on the ILH campus,Ó said Tucker Slingerland, M.D., vice president for strategy at Hudson Headwaters Health Network. Ò We support the plan to create a greatly improved environment in which to deliver health care to the people in the Ticonderoga community.Ó

Hooper said a bed census of the hospital shows an average of only three of the 15 beds available being used.

To cover any costs associated with potential changes, CPI has applied for funding on behalf of the hospital with the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment Program (DSRIP). Ò DSRIP is the main mechanism by which New York State will implement the Medicaid Redesign Team (MRT) Waiver Amendment,Ó Hooper said. Ò DSRIPÕ s purpose is to fundamentally restructure the health care delivery system by reinvesting in the Medicaid program, with the primary goal of reducing avoidable hospital use by 25 percent over five years. Up to $6.42 billion dollars are allocated to this program with payouts based upon achieving predefined results in system transformation, clinical management and population health.Ó Ò The DSRIP plan calls for a 20,000 square foot renovation at MLH for the emergency department and other areas within the hospital,Ó Diedrick said. Ò The emergency department will be remodeled and renovated, allowing for increased patient privacy, updated equipment and the most modern healthcare design elements incorporated into its design.Ó Hooper said as of now, staffing levels would not change. Ò For now, nothing will change,Ó she said. Ò As the plan develops and changes, roles may be reevaluated and reassigned as needed, but we expect that this would be many months away. Every possible effort will be made to accommodate current staff.Ó

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ACAP reported earlier this month that they were unsuccessful in obtaining the state funding that would allow them to continue afterschool programs in Moriah, Schroon and Westport in September. Photo by Pete DeMola

ACAP Continued from page 1 RAISING AWARENESS Neidzielski-Eichner said 1.1 million students across the state are deprived of afterschool programing, a number that has remained unchanged since 2009 when state funding was cut during the recession.

Earlier this month, Jennifer OÕ Connor, the co-chair of NYSANÕ s policy committee, testified before the state legislature to raise awareness of the issue. Ò These programs help all of our students, no matter where they live, engage in hands-on learning, avoid risky behaviors and involvement with the juvenile justice system and stay on track to develop into active citizens,Ó she said.

At the hearing, OÕ Connor called for a restoration of $500,000 in funding for the Advantage After School stream.

Last year, Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed $160 million in funding for all streams.

NYSAN called for $178.5 million, a measure that would allow 110,000 new students to participate in the programs.

As the state grinds through budget season, the organization has continued to draw attention to the issue, including conducting Ò social media storms” designed to influence policymakers and the news media.

Last fall, ACAP received a Hail Mary pass from state senator Betty Little, who landed them $130,000, a measure that allowed the three programs to run through this September.

She continues to be aware of the continuing need, said spokesman Daniel MacEntee. Ò Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his office were very helpful last year in ensuring the funding was available for ACAP,Ó he said. Ò The senator has expressed her interest in seeing the program receives support again this year, one of many budget issues sheÕ s advocating.Ó At the federal level, $84.5 million is available, down from peak funding levels of $100.5 million in 2009. Ò DOMINO EFFECTÓ Proponents of the program say programming is crucial, supplying children with much-needed structure dur-

ing the three-hour window between the final bell and when parents pick them up. Ò It gives them a positive activity to do,Ó said Meredith King, of Westport. Ò It keeps them in school longer and they do better academically.Ó The program in Moriah serves 60 kids, while Schroon and Westport serve about 30 each.

Another vexing issue is the lack of daycare providers in the community.

Westport has just one registered facility.

Eve Bailey and her husband work full-time, a measure that wouldnÕ t be possible without the program. Ò ThereÕ s not a lot of alternatives here,Ó she said. Ò Most daycares are full.Ó King said closure of the program in Westport would have a Ò domino effectÓ on the community, from parents cutting back their hours to kids growing anxious due to the lack of stability. Ò There are just no other options,Ó she said.

Neidzielski-Eichner agreed: Ò It becomes a question between doing anything and doing nothing.Ó

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Crown Point students invite community to ‘Savor the Arts’

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com CROWN POINT Ñ Since 2010, students at Crown Point Central School have invited the community to an evening of arts, entertainment and food.

The annual Ò Savor the ArtsÓ night will take place Friday, March 13, starting at 6 p.m. The annual event is a fundraiser to support the music department in purchasing instruments, music and accessories.

In the school auditorium, there will be a Ò coffee houseÓ offering homemade desserts while members of the schools 7-12 music department will perform. Ò Desserts are donated by supportive faculty, parents and community members,Ó CPCS music teacher Jeris French said. “People purchase individual portions during the evening and can also participate in a raffle to win an entire dessert of pie or cake and more.Ó French said the music is presented by student soloists or small ensembles. The

students perform lighter classics, pop tunes and movie themes, among other genres. A student-run crew does the complete physical set up and breakdown of the coffeehouse.

Music is not the only art on display. The Crown Point Drama Club will also perform a short preview of their production of Ò The Crucibile.Ó Ò Drama has always been a part of the evening,Ó French said. Ò Their full production is usually one week after our fundraiser.Ó There will also be a student art show as well as a video produced by the schoolÕ s film club. A family book night will also be held from 5 to 7 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Admission is $5 per person, with a $10 family rate.

RIGHT: Members of the Crown Point Central School music department will perform as part of the Savor the Arts Night March 13. Pictured are, back from left, Hailey Rukat, Emily Harmon, Noah Arevalo; front from left, Swade Potter, Maddison Nadeau, Emily Russell and Shelbie DuShane.

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Port Henry trustees discuss staffing, improvements at village campground

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com PORT HENRY — Village officials are looking for a new manager for their municipal campground.

Trustee Matt Brassard said during a Feb. 20 meeting of the board the village had some interest in the position. Ò We have someone from Massachusetts who has a lot of experience in campsite management,Ó Brassard said. Ò He has been in hotels in tourism management as well.Ó Brassard added there is also a local candidate who would also be interviewed.

Lifeguard raises

Sophia Bryant from Moriah school plays the key board in band class.

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Keep water on due to freezing temps

MORIAH Ñ Moriah Supervisor Tom Scozzafava has asked that due to the extreme temperatures, until further notice, that if people live in the Town of Moriah Water System, Districts #1, 2, 3, and 4, that you keep your cold water running before going to bed in the evening or if you are away from your home for any extended period of time. A thin stream from a faucet is all that is needed to keep the lines from freezing. If you have any questions call 546-8631 or 3341. For questions in the Village of Port Henry, call 546-9933.

VFW Lanes Monday Mens League: 200 Game: Ed Allen: 224,231,229,213: Nick Anderson: 243: Jerry Ashline: 236: Marc Austin: 227,246: Tom Brassard: 202: Jeremy Carpenter: 201,211,201: Dale Johnson: 200,217,219: Brandon Larrow: 229, Jim Martin: 200, Dan Meehan: 200, Mike Peck: 215, Bill Rohrer: 225,212: Bob Rule: 204,209: Don Tesar: 204,200: Matt Vargo: 206: Jamie Velsini: 241,230: John Wilson: 230.

600 series: Ed Allen: 611: Marc Austin: 604 Team Standings: 1. Odie Mang 2. Old Mine 3. Nephews 4.

Adirondack Chevrolet 5. Team Charboneau 6. Kings Guzzlers 7.

Dribs and Drabs Wednesday Mens League 200 game: Ed Bryant: 200: Rick Carpenter: 212,230,212: Scott Carpenter: 214: Tom Carpenter: 219,222: Tim Cook: 206,214,213: Don Defelice: 222: Matt Fernandez: 236: Dale Johnson: 200: John Nailor: 208: Marty Nephew: 211,207: Cy Treadway: 202,209,206.

600 Series: Rick Carpenter: 607 Team Standings: 1. Basin Harbor Club 2. Woodworkers 3.

Champlain Bridge Marina 4. Bryants 5. Mountain Lake Services 6. Donnelly Construction Thursday Womens League 175 Game: Lynn Anderson: 176: Lisa Demar: 198,186,180: Andrea Marcotte: 176,188: Danni Pepper: 196: Gloria Pepper: 177,176,257,191: Pamela Rock: 180: Nancy Smith: 176,176.

500 Game: Lisa Demar: 518,504: Andrea Marcotte: 508: Gloria Pepper: 581,507.

Team Standings: 1.Twisters 2. AC Misfits 3. Swilling Buddies 4. Who Cares 5. The Puppies 6. Alley Cats Saturday Mixed League 200 men 175 women game: Nick Anderson: 210: Jeremy Carpenter: 213,201,214: Matt Glebus: 208: Pete Hanson: 221: Andy Mattison: 200: Stacey Anderson: 180: Gloria Pepper: 214.

Men 600 Women 500 Series: Jeremy Carpenter: 628: Gloria Pepper: 547 Team Standings: 1. Stars and Strikes 2. Windguts 3. Los Jugadors 4. Rolling Thunder 5. South Park 6. Ensane Lane Robbers

Brassard also brought up the possibility of increasing the pay of lifeguards at the beach. Ò The rate has been at $10 an hour for at least 18 years now,Ó he said. Ò They are right on top of the algae issues along the lake.

They do a lot down there and I think they should be compensated.Ó Ò It is a lot of responsibility and they go through a lot of training,Ó trustee Ruth McDonough said. Ò They have been there for us, showing up and working hard

and it seems the people at the beach like them,Ó Mayor Ernest Ò ErnieÓ Guerin said. Ò I think we should give raises based on longevity and I think if we were to go up to $12 an hour, that would be a good increase.Ó McDonough said she would not want to see the current crop of lifeguards leave for higher paying jobs. Ò If the state is paying $15 or so, they will go where the money is,Ó she said.

Improvements

The village also discussed upgrades to the Ò fourth bathroomÓ at the site.

Guerin said the facility, which is a bathroom with showers, is in need of new toilets, sinks and tile, along with work needed on the showers. Ò ItÕ s antiquated,Ó Guerin said. Ò We need to go out on bid for this.Ó Brassard said improving the facilities would be a key part of proposed rate increases at the campground. Ò There will be a lot of squawking if we raise the rates and nothing is improved,Ó he said.

Guerin said the village was looking into possible grant opportunities to build a pavilion on the site, as well as looking into adding wi-fi service to the grounds.

OBITUARIES RICHARD E. BOLTON FEBRUARY 2, 1927-FEBRUARY 19, 2015 and County Legislators Association from 1983 to 1988, and Third Vice President of that association in 1991. He also served as a member of the Lake George Park Commission and Chairman of the Glens Falls Transportation Council.

He was also active in his community, serving as a past Commander of the American Legion, past President of the Hague Fish and Game Club, Warren County Conservation Council, New York State Richard E. Bolton, 88 of Little Region 5 of the Fish and River, S.C. and formerly of Wildlife Management Board, Hague, N.Y., passed away and the Hague Chamber of on February 19, 2015 after Commerce. He was a past being surrounded by his lovVestryman of the Episcopal ing family.

Church and a Charter MemBorn in Hague, N.Y. on ber of The Hague Fire DeFebruary 2, 1927, he was the partment. son of Harry B. Havens and Richard loved the game of Pauline Bolton. In 1935 he golf and played for well over was adopted by his grand 50 years. His accomplishparents, Richard J. and ments include being the club Mame Bolton. champion at the Ticonderoga Richard was a graduate of Country Club and Cypress Hague High School in 1944, Bay Country Club in Little Champlain College in 1949 River, S.C. In 1992 he won and Siena College in 1951.

The following excerpt is the gold medal in golf at the Empire State Games in Alfrom The Congressional bany, N.Y. And, in 1995 he Record that was written by finished third in the World his good friend, Hon. Gerald Amateur Championships B. H. Solomon. If you can t held in Myrtle Beach, S.C. imagine Washington without beating over four-thousand it s monuments, you can t amateur golfers. imagine Hague without the He is survived by his sons, presence, inspiration, and Richard Jr. and his wife steady hand of Dick Bolton.

Sharon and their children, I measure a man by how Collin, Erin, and Haley; much he gives to his neighbors and to his community. Stephen and his wife, Jennifer; Terence and his wife, By that measure Dick Bolton Pamela and his daughter, has been a giant. Consider Katherine; and his daughter, that he was a busy employee Elizabeth Slycord and her of International Paper Comhusband, Frank and their pany for 29 years, retiring as a department superinten- children Corinne and Joseph Maxwell. dent. He still found time to Their will be no calling hours serve seven terms on the Richard will be buried Warren County Board of Sualongside his loving wife of pervisors, and two terms as 64 years, Penelope, in the that board s Chairman.

Valley View Cemetery in He was on the Board of DiTiconderoga, N.Y. at the conrectors for the Supervisors venience of the family.

GRACE AGNES TAYLOR APRIL 18, 1930-FEBRUARY 22, 2015 Andrew Torrey; and one great-granddaughter, Kaydense Thatcher.

Survivors include three sons, Robert Taylor and his wife, Bethany of Lakeside, CA, Leslie Taylor, Jr, and his wife, Anne of Ticonderoga and Thomas Taylor and his wife, Sue of Ticonderoga; and three daughters, Barbara Norton and her husband, Bill of Ticonderoga, Kim Bessey and her husband Remy of North Hudson, and Shelly Mason and her husband, Russell of Leicester, VT. She Ticonderoga. Grace Agnes is also survived by many Taylor, 84, of Ticonderoga, grandchildren, great-grandpassed away on Sunday, children, nieces and February 22, 2015, at Hernephews. itage Commons Residential Relatives and friends may Health Care of Ticonderoga call Friday, February 27, 2015 from a long and courageous from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 battle with Alzheimer s.

Born in Burlington, Vermont, p.m. 6 p.m. at the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home, 11 AlApril 18, 1930, she was the gonkin St., Ticonderoga. daughter of the late Mitchell A Funeral Service will follow and Cora (Crowningshield) at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, FebruMartin. ary 27th at the Funeral Grace has been a resident of Home. The Rev. Kevin D. Ticonderoga for most of her McEwan, Pastor of St. Mary's life, where she married the Catholic Church of Ticonlove of her life, Leslie A. Tayderoga, will officiate. lor, Sr. on January 11, 1949.

The Rite of Committal will Grace dedicated her life to her children and grandchil- take place in the Spring at the family plot of St. Mary s dren.

Parish Cemetery of TiconShe was a communicant of deroga.

St. Mary s Catholic Church Grace s family would like to of Ticonderoga, a member of thank all of the staff of Herthe American Legion Ladies itage Commons of TiconAuxiliary of Ticonderoga for deroga, and Project Indepenover 50 years, and was also a dence of Middlebury, Vervolunteer at Moses-Ludingmont for the excellent care ton Hospital of Ticonderoga that she received. for many years.

Donations in Grace s memoShe was pre-deceased by her ry may be made to the husband, Leslie A. Taylor, Sr. Alzheimer s Association on August 9, 1981. She was New York also pre-deceased by her Northeastern Chapter, 4 Pine West Plaza, brother, Ernest Martin; five grandchildren, Ashley Eliza- Suite 405, Albany, NY 12205 or Project Independence, Exbeth Taylor, Justin Michael change Street, Middlebury, Sousis, Michael Francis ConVermont 05753. nors, Jr., Reid Bessey and

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Berube earns academic honors

ONEONTA — Jay Berube, of Putnam, was one of 31 SUNY Oneonta student-athletes named to the State University of New York Athletic Conference All-Academic Team for the Fall 2014 season. To qualify for the All-Academic Team, a student must be varsity athlete who has completed the entire season and earned a minimum gradepoint average of 3.3 for the semester in which they competed. Berube, who is majoring in Biology, was a member of the Cross Country team.

HVCC adds to Dean’s List

TROY Ñ Hudson Valley Community College recently named Jordan McKee of Hague to the collegeÕ s DeansÕ List for the Fall 2014 term.

Students named to the DeanÕ s List have a term grade point average between 3.0 to 3.49.

Siena adds to Dean’s List

LOUDONVILLE Ñ Siena College has named Thomas Yakalis, a history education major, of Mineville, Nicole Trudeau, a management major, of Putnam Station, Carli Varmette, a psychology major, of Ticonderoga, and Scott Cutting, a religious studies major, of Moriah, to the DeanÕ s List for the Fall 2014 semester.

Treadway makes Dean’s List

ALBANY Ñ Heidi Treadway of Menands, daughter of Lemuel and Susan Treadway of Moriah, has been named to the Bryant & Stratton College DeanÕ s List for the Fall 2014 semester. A student must be enrolled in a fulltime program and attain a quality point average of 3.3 or higher.

Ongoing: 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.

Births

Wednesday and Thursday

Benson, Conway announces birth of son

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

Lynne Benson and Bill Conway of Witherbee are pleased to announce the birth of their son Trentyn Arthur Conway on Sept. 29, at CVPH Medical Center. He was 7 lbs and 20 inches long. His maternal grandparents are Karl and Wanda Benson Sr. of Port Henry. His Paternal Grandparents are Kevin Conway of Witherbee, and Paula and Mark King of Longview, TX. His Paternal Great Grandparents are Paul McCoy of New Russia and Pat and Jim French of Port Henry. He is joined at home by two brothers.

Every Wednesday and Friday

Melton announce birth of son

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.

TICONDEROGA — Children’s Artist Touch Workshops. 9 to 10:15 a.m. July through August 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

First Thursday

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

Every Friday and Saturday

Owen John Melton was born Tuesday, Jan. 27, at Glens Falls, to Kristina and Michael Melton of Ticonderoga. Owen weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 inches long. His maternal grandparents are Kimberly and David Ferguson of Ticonderoga. His paternal grandparents are Patricia and John Melton of Ticonderoga.

Smith, McCray welcomes daughter

Sumer Smith and Darren McCray of Ticonderoga, welcomed their daughter Zayviana Marie McCray Feb. 11, at the Porter Medical Center.

Nikki Taylor and Nathan Thatcher of Crown Point, are pleased to announce the arrival of their daughter Lennaya Sue Thatcher Feb. 10 at the Porter Medical Center.

North Country SPCA

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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.

First Monday

Taylor, Thatcher welcomes daughter

ccasionally, the North Country SPCA encounters a cat who cannot be housed at the shelter with our other cats while waiting for a forever home.

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) are both slowacting, immunodeficiency viruses that cause afflicted cats to have a delicate state of health.

Both diseases attack the immune system of cats and, once a cat is infected, cannot be cured.

Cats who are infected with FIV are prone to secondary infections and inflammation, and may show weight loss, poor coat, kidney problems, respiratory infections, and low energy.

FeLV-infected cats show many of the same symptoms, and are also prone to a specific type of malignant cancer. Treatment for these cats focuses on symptom management and preservation of health for as long as possible. Cats who are FIV+ or FeLV+ tend to be sensitive to their environments because of their weakened immune systems.

FIV and FeLV can both be diagnosed through blood tests by your local veterinarian.

Lady Fay, a gorgeous Bobtail longhair with Dilute Calico markings, is FIV+ and has not been able to stay at the shelter due to her immune condition.

Fay was brought to the NCSPCA a few months ago; she was a victim of hoarding and had been living with about 40 other cats in a trailer. Her living situation was truly horrible, and when she arrived, she was flea-infested and starving, in addition to being ill.

Although Fay responded well to the attention and care of shelter staff, they soon noticed that she gets the sniffles and sneezes when she

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

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

Lady Fay is around so many other cats.

When she’s out of the shelter, her sniffles clear right up and sheÕ s a healthy and happy girl. Fay can live in a multi-cat household as long as the other cats are up-to-date on their shots. She is an awesome, playful and loving bundle of soft “fluff” who loves to have her belly rubbed.

Fay is currently in a foster home, but if we do not find her a permanent home by March 26, she will have to come back to the shelter.

If you are looking for a beautiful, affectionate cat who just needs a little TLC, you wonÕ t be disappointed by this sweet girl.

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TICONDEROGA — Children Arts Trek, Adult Programs.

Throughout town. Through July and August.

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.

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.

TICONDEROGA — Farmer’s Market. July through October

Every Sunday

TICONDEROGA — Sundays in the Park: TBA. Starting July 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. 27

CHESTERTOWN — Craft Beer with Friends, February Beer Dinner, Adirondack Brewery. Friends Lake Inn, 963 Friends Lake Rd. 7 p.m. Details: 494-4751, friendslake.com/specialspackages.html#packages.

TICONDEROGA — Children’s program. Black Watch Memorial Library. 3:30 p.m.

TICONDEROGA — Public baked ham dinner. Downstairs dining hall, Ticonderoga Masonic Temple, 10 Montcalm Street. 4:30 to 6 p.m. Takeouts available. $10 adults, $6 under 12.

CROWN POINT — Movie Night. First Congregational Church of Crown Point. 6 p.m. Free.

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.

TICONDEROGA — Italian Buffet. Ticonderoga Elks. 4:30 to 7 p.m.

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.

TICONDEROGA — Lent Begins, Communion Service, Pastor Scott Tyler. First United Methodist Church, 1045 Wicker St. (Rte 9N). Details: 585-7995, tifumc.com.

Wednesday, March 4

TICONDEROGA — Spa Day. YMCA Teen Center. 4 p.m.

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

Details: Lance D 585-2128, Lance C 503-5357, Roberta W. 5856837.

Thursday, March 5

CROWN POINT — Relay for Life meeting. Crown Point school. 6 p.m.

TICONDEROGA — Best of England Travel Group Spaghetti Dinner. Ticonderoga High School Cafeteria. 4:30 to 7 p.m. $8 adults, $5 under 12. Takeouts available.

TICONDEROGA — Adirondack Torch Club, Muriel Crawford “Adirondack, Then and Now.” Hot Biscuit Diner. 5:30 p.m.

Details: Stan Burdick 585-7015.

PORT HENRY — Lake Champlain Fish and Game Club, first meeting. Walt’s Used Cars, South Main St. 6 p.m. Open to public.

Friday, March 6

MORIAH — Elementary Lock-In Pep Rally. Moriah Central School. 6 to 10 p.m. Grades 3 to 6. Prepay $10, door $13.

Class colors: 6th orange, 5th yellow, 4th blue, 3rd green.

TICONDEROGA — Pancake Dinner benefit, DYW of Ticonderoga Scholarship Program. BPOE Elks Lodge. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. $8. Details: Tracey Cross-Baker 585-2525.

Saturday, March 7

TICONDEROGA — Winter fest. YMCA Teen Center. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SCHROON — Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Schroon Lake Library. Noon. ‘Horton Hears a Who’ 12:30 p.m. Details: 532-7737 ext. 13.

TICONDEROGA — “10 minute block”, Maletta Hourigan, Your Quilt Shoppe, 111 Montcalm. 9 to 11 a.m. $30. All Levels. Space limited. Details: 570-8055, yourquiltshoppe@gmail. com.

TICONDEROGA — Ticonderoga End of Winter Carnival.

Ticonderoga Armory, Ticonderoga Recreational Areas. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Details: 585-6619, ticonderogany.com

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MCA to hold ‘Welcome Wednesdays’

SCHROON Ñ During the month of March, every Wednesday is a Ò Welcome WednesdayÓ at Mountainside Christian Academy.

All interested parents and students will have an opportunity to come and visit the classrooms, meet the students and teachers, preview the curriculum and have their questions answered. Visitors can check in at the school office between 9 a.m. and noon and be directed to the elementary classroom they are interested in or to the 7-12 grade classes that are being taught at that time.

Although setting up an appointment in advance is preferred, it is not required. The $35 application fee will be waived for all student applications that are received during the month of March.

For any questions or would like an appointment to come and visit MCA, call the school office at 532-7129 ext. 102.

Auxiliary looks for new members

PORT HENRY Ñ The Port Henry Fire Department Auxiliary is currently accepting applications for new Auxiliary Members. Call Becky Badore 802-777-1302 or Laura Muniz 546-3026 if interested.

Arts council seeks employee

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The Essex County Arts Council is seeking an energetic individual to work as a part time consultant responsible for project management, website and internet communications and outreach marketing programs. The candidate must possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently in a home office setting. The position will require an estimated average of 25 hours per month and has potential for future growth. Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to essexcountynyarts@gmail.com by Monday, March 20.

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.

Honeybee Fund seeks applications

KEENE Ñ 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.

Thrift store to help community

CROWN POINT Ñ 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.

Sherman Library reading event cancelled

PORT HENRY Ñ The Sherman Free LibraryÕ s winter/spring session of Story Time for Ages 1 to 4 years has been cancelled due to lack of attendance. There will be no Story Time March 7, March 21, April 4, or April 18. The library may offer a summer session of Story Time and would like the communityÕ s input on day and time. If someone is interested in attending a summer session of Story Time, call the library at 546-7461.

Fire Dept. to hold Easter Raffle

MORIAH Ñ The Moriah Volunteer Fire Department announces the Easter Raffle going on now through Tuesday, March 31. The tickets are $1 each or $5 for six. There will be five $100 drawings as well.

Library to hold children’s program

TICONDEROGA Ñ Black Watch Memorial Library will be holding a childrenÕ 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.

Church to hold movie night

CROWN POINT Ñ There will be a Movie Night in the Park.

Children are invited Friday, Feb. 27, beginning at the First Congregational Church of Crown Point at 6 p.m. A children’s film will be shown at no charge. The only requirement is to bring a Ò BeachÓ item...and a canned food item for the Food Pantry. Free Ò movie snacksÓ will be offered.

Masons announce ham dinner

TICONDEROGA Ñ There will be a public baked ham with homemade scalloped potatoes dinner, sponsored jointly by the members of Mount Defiance Lodge No. 794, F.&A.M., and Fort Ticonderoga Chapter No. 263, Order of the Eastern Star, Friday, Feb. 27, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the downstairs dining hall of the Ticonderoga Masonic Temple, 10 Montcalm Street, (across from the Stone House). Takeouts will be available. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children under 12. They will be available at the door. Parking for this event will be available along Montcalm Street, also at the Thomas B. Azer Agency and Hancock House parking lots.

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In brief 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 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: driverÕ 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.

Elks dinner to benefit veterans, hospital

TICONDEROGA Ñ The Ticonderoga Elks will hold an Italian Buffet Saturday, Feb. 28, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. This dinner is to raise funds for the Veterans Hospital in Albany. They will have a 50/50 raffle to also help out local veterans in the area. There will be deserts, such as pies, cookies and sugar free desserts. All are welcomed.

SPCA Bowling tourney slated

MINEVILLE Ñ The North Country SPCA will be holding a Bowling Tournament Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Mineville VFW Lanes. There will be two shifts at 11 a.m., and 2 p.m. The cost is $20 per player with four person teams. There will be three games of 9-pins. There will be prizes, raffles, and a 50/50 raffle. For more information call Jill Shpur at 873-5000.

Little league sign ups announced

TICONDEROGA Ñ The Ticonderoga Little League and Minor League player registration will be held Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Ticonderoga Armory, Champlain Avenue, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. All eligible youths ages 6 to 12 must sign up and try out. All returning players must also sign up at this time. There is a $20 registration fee that is required at sign ups. Bring proof of age. For any questions call Matt Maneri at 572-8610.

County soil and water to assist landowners

WESTPORT Ñ 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.

Church announces Lent Service

TICONDEROGA Ñ Lent is a time to prepare and simplify our busy lives and to allow time to connect at a deeper level with God. Everyone is welcome to go on a Spiritual journey of selfdiscovery and change during Lent at the First United Methodist Church, 1045 Wicker Street (Rte 9N) with Pastor Scott Tyler leading the services.

The Christian Season of Lent, which is observed during the 40 days (not counting Sundays) before the celebration of Easter, started with Ash Wednesday. Easter Sunday will be observed Sunday, April 5. The regular Sunday morning worship services are held at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. The 8:30 service celebrates Holy Communion each week. Communion will be celebrated at the 10:30 service Sunday, March 1, the second Sunday of Lent. Sunday School for Children meets during the 10:30 service and a coffee/social time follows the service.

Pastor Tyler may be reached at 585-7995. More information about the First United Methodist Church in Ticonderoga including the monthly Newsletter can be found on the church website at tifumc.com.

Ti’coustics to feature local musicians

TICONDEROGA Ñ TiÕ coustics will be held Wednesday, March 4, and will feature local musicians, Jim Hock, Brad Peria, Melinda Chapman, Glenn Chapman and others, yet to be announced. Music will be at the Burleigh House, from 7 to 9 p.m. The audience actually listens to and enjoys what the artist is playing, mostly songs and music that is familiar, along with a few original presentations.

Wednesday, March 18 will bring the annual St. PatrickÕ s Day musical event, lots of stuff people love to hear and to sing-a-long with. On schedule for that evening, at this point, is Jim Beaty, Kyle Lang, Lance Clark, Mike Donahue Lance Dolbeck and Ernie Huntington. If anyone is interested in joining the group to sing or play, call Lance D. at 585-2128, Lance C. at 503-5357, or Roberta W. 585-6837.

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.

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Fish and game meeting slated

PORT HENRY Ñ The Lake Champlain Fish and Game Club will hold its first meeting of the year Thursday, March, 5, at WaltÕ 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.

Torch Club to present Muriel Crawford

TICONDEROGA Ñ The Adirondack Torch Club will meet Thursday, March 5, at the Hot Biscuit Diner, at 5:30 p.m. Following dinner from the menu, member Muriel Crawford will tell the story of Ò AdirondackÑ Then and Now.Ó Torch Club International is a discussion group for adults, usually including dinner and fellowship. Guests are always welcome. For more information and reservations, call Stan Burdick at 585-7015.

Travel group to hold dinner

TICONDEROGA Ñ The Best of England Travel Group is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner 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.

Relay for Life to meet

CROWN POINT Ñ Relay for Life is having a meeting Thursday, March 5, at Crown Point school at 6 p.m.

Dinner to Benefit DYW Scholarship

TICONDEROGA Ñ The Pancake Dinner to benefit the Distinguished Young Women of Ticonderoga Scholarship Program Friday, March 6, at the BPOE Elks Lodge, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dinners include a hot dinner of delicious homemade pancakes, sausage, coffee, juice and more for only $8.

There will also be a 50/50 raffle will be held that evening. All proceeds will benefit the Class of 2016 program and scholarship awards. For more information, contact Tracey CrossBaker at 585-2525.

Pre-licensing courses announced

QUEENSBURY Ñ 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 learnerÕ s permit and must be 16 or older. Call 761-8216 for information.

School to hold elementary Lock-in

MORIAH Ñ The Elementary Lock-In Pep Rally to be held Friday, March 6, at Moriah Central School, from 6 to 10 p.m.

This is for grades 3 to 6. The prepay admission is $10 and $13 at the door. Snacks and drinks are free. The Class colors for 6th is orange, 5th is yellow, 4th is blue, and 3rd is green. There will be competitions for most spirited class and students, dancing, ships and sailors, relay races, pie eating, limbo, hockey shoot, tug-a-war, hoola-hoop game, clothes pin game, swimming, basketball, with minute-to-win-it games and more.

Theatre Company to meet

WILLSBORO Ñ The Essex Theatre Company, community theater will be having its March Board of Trustees meeting Friday, March 6, at the Willsborough Center, Main Street, at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served from 5:30 on. All are welcome. For further information about the Company, contact ETC at info@essextheatre.org.

Dr. Suess birthday party planned

SCHROON Ñ Celebrate Dr. SeussÕ s birthday Saturday, March 7 at noon at the Schroon Lake Library. There will be birthday cupcakes and a Dr. Suess craft. Ò Horton Hears a WhoÓ will be shown at 12:30 p.m. For information call 5327737 ext. 13.

Hourigan to hold ‘10 min block class’

TICONDEROGA Ñ Maletta Hourigan, the owner of Your Quilt Shoppe, 111 Montcalm, will be giving a class on how to make the 10 minute block using the Suzanne McNeill method Saturday, March 7, from 9 to 11 a.m. The class will be for all skill levels. Participants should bring their own sewing machine, sewing supplies, and tools. A complete supply list will be provided upon signing up and paying the fee of $30. Space is limited in the class, which is cosponsored by the Ticonderoga Area Cultural Arts Initiative. Sign up by calling 570-8055 or by email at yourquiltshoppe@gmail.com.

End of Winter Carnival announced

TICONDEROGA Ñ The Ticonderoga End of Winter Carnival will be held Saturday, March 7, from 11 to 3 p.m. There will be indoor and out door activities, carnival food, and more. Events will take place at the Ticonderoga Armory and the Ticonderoga Recreational area. Transportation is will be available from the Armory, to the Skating Rink, and to the NLG Paddle from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Events include carnival games, bouncy house, clown, face-painting, big screen Wii and DDR, ice skating, broom ball, music, paddle tennis, crafts, photo booth, life size battleship, and much more. Business promotions and special run from March 6 through March 8. Contact the chamber for more details.

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Knights to hold Super Bingo

PORT HENRY Ñ The Port Henry Knights of Columbus will be holding Super Bingo Sunday, March 8. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. The games start at 1 p.m. There will be a possible $3000 and giveaway and a $1000 jackpot game. There will be pull tabs and a 50/50 raffle. There will be a full Knights of Columbus Kitchen available. Regular bingo starts Monday, March 16.

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 Ñ 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 HealthÕ 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.

Cello Voce to perform

TICONDEROGA Ñ The Cello Voce concert will be held Friday, March 13, at LibbyÓ s Bakery and Cafe, 92 Montcalm Street, from 7 to 8 p.m. Cello Voce is a new duo featuring upstate New York musicians Brian Donat (Cello) and Holly McCormack (Voice). Brian and Holly combine their years of professional, international performance experience across a wide variety of classical and non-classical genres to create a warm, expressive sound in this seldom-heard collaboration of soprano and cello. The cost is $10 and is open to the public. Tickets are sold at the door. There is limited seating.

Church Variety Day planned

TICONDEROGA Ñ The Ticonderoga Assembly Of God Variety Day will be held Saturday, March 14, at 32 Water Street, from 1 to 4 p.m. The Variety day at the Church is to help support their Youth Group for their yearly youth convention in Syracuse Thursday, April 2. There will be live music performed by The Blest Worship Team and a meal will be provided. Tickets are $10 at the door. For more information contact Corey Steigleman, Youth Leader at 546-1042 for more info.

Student bowling tourney scheduled

TICONDEROGA Ñ The fourth annual Strikes for Students Bowling Tournament will be held Saturday March 14 and Sunday, March 15, at the Adirondack Lanes at noon and 3 p.m. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Ticonderoga Alumni AssociationÕ s Sentinel Support Fund. This fund was created to support academic activities/materials not included in the Ticonderoga School DistrictÕ s budget. The event is open to students and adults, and the public.

‘Brooklyn’ to be discussed

SCHROON Ñ The Book Discussion Group will hold a Book Lovers Club for culture, conversation, and growth Tuesday, March 17, in the downstairs meeting room at 1 p.m. This monthÕ s book is Ò BrooklynÓ by Colm Toibin. People are invited who would like to read and is interested in fun, and have a stimulating conversation. Call the library to reserve a copy of this monthÕ s book today. For further information contact the library at 532-7737 ext. 13.

Your Quilt Shoppe to host Sip N Sew

TICONDEROGA Ñ The Your Quilt Shoppe Sip N Sew will be held Wednesday, March 18, at 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 5708055 or emailing yourquiltshoppe@gmail.com. The upcoming dates are Wednesday, April 22, Wednesday, May 20, Wednesday, June 17.

‘Pops’ concert planned

TICONDEROGA Ñ The Ticonderoga High School Ò PopsÓ concert will be held Wednesday, March 18, in the High School Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. The performing ensembles will be, concert band, sentinel big band, brass ensemble, night shadows, trebled voices, and high school chorus. Admission is $3 for students, $5 for adults, and $12 for a family. All proceeds go to benefit music scholarships and the NYC Trip.

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Fort Ti to show ‘Horsepower at Ticonderoga’

TICONDEROGA Ñ Fort TiconderogaÕ s Ò Horsepower at TiconderogaÓ 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.

Writer workshop slated

SCHROON — In the course of six workshops, Jessica Kane, a professional writer and playwright, will show people how to focus life stories and give them a literary purpose Thursdays from March 19 through April 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. Whether someone seeks to write an essay-length piece or a book, sheÕ ll share her experience and show people how to best tell the stories from their life. Space is limited to 15 participants so call the library to reserve a seat today.

To register for this program stop by or call 532-7737 ext. 13.

Hunter Education Course planned

PUTNAM Ñ The Hunter Education Class will be held Friday March 20 and Saturday, March 21, at the Putnam Firehouse. Those attending must attend both days and to bring a lunch. Friday will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday will be from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. For information or to register call Mike Bruce at 547-8299 or Tom Barber at 585-7859.

Towne Meeting kicks off Festival Guild

TICONDEROGA Ñ The Ticonderoga Festival Guild will kick off its 2015 season with a dinner and concert Saturday, March 21, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, at 5 p.m., with appetizers and a cash bar. A dinner of either roast pork loin or vegetarian pasta, vegetable medley, salad, hot rolls, homemade desserts, and coffee or tea will served at 6 p.m. Towne Meeting, a 5-member band will perform. Their music is oriented in folk but branches out into many other genres, from Americana to acoustic rock.

All are welcome to attend this event but tickets must be purchased by March 11. The tickets are $15 each and can be purchased by calling either Jill Cunningham at 585-3203 or Judy Walker at 984-0088.

Seniors to travel to casino

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 percent off Bingo. Call Ann at 585-6050 or Sue at 354-1188.

Basketball tourney to benefit CPYC

CROWN POINT Ñ 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 Ñ The Winter Workshop Series: WomenÕ 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 Ñ The KingÕ 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 TomorrowÓ by Nancy Scarzello; Ò Save the Monarchs! Native Plants for Native PollinatorsÓ by Emily DeBolt; Ò A Favorite Place of Resort for Strangers: The KingÕ s Garden at Fort TiconderogaÓ by Lucinda Brockway; Ò Getting Control of Your Perennial GardenÓ 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 Ò EducationÓ and then Ò Workshops and SeminarsÓ on the drop-down menu. A printed copy is also available upon request by calling 585-2821.

Ladies Tourney planned

SCHROON Ñ The Mountainside Christian Academy will be holding their third annual Ladies Basketball Fundraiser Tournament Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be held at Schroon Lake Central School with teams forming of 5 to 10 players each. There will be prizes for the winning team and games for cheering spectators. Teams are needed and any lady 14 years and older can participate and bring in funds benefiting Mountainside. If people would like to form a team or need more information contact Randi Stump at 586-1885 or randis82@gmail.com.

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TACC announces new members

TICONDEROGA Ñ 2014 to 2015 continued to be a year of growth for the Chamber in a variety of ways including memberships, partnerships, and services the Chamber offers to its members and the entire Ticonderoga Area. The Chamber will be celebrating 90 Years of Service in 2015. Details in regards to plans for events, projects, and initiatives for 2015 will be announced at the end of January.

The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce is excited and honored to welcome the following new members who joined the Chamber throughout 2014 and in January of 2015 Five Nations Golf, LLC, The Sembrich, Your Quilt Shoppe, Adirondack Backyard Birds, Pampered Chef/Debbie Barber, Community Providers Inc., LubertoÕ s Getaway, Chris Connery Painting, Hair It Is, Our Adk, Inc., Fidelis Care New York, Advance Auto Parts, Northern Lake George Paddle, LLC, Commerce Park Self Storage, Catherine Spaneas, Carillon Garden Club, HeatherÕ s House Cleaning, Stanclift, Ludemann, Silvestri, & McMorris P.C., Chilson Volunteer Fire Department, Champlain Realty Group, Dushane Brothers, Keller Williams Realty, K&S Quality Meats, and Willow Wood Farm. TACC Members are listed in the order in which they joined the Chamber. Ò Being a member of the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce is not only an investment in your business or organization but in the community as a whole. The Chamber is a non-profit organization that serves, markets, and promotes their members and the entire Ticonderoga Area. I want to stress the importance of supporting Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce Members because they support the Chamber and the community in so many ways. Our Members along with our community partners truly allow us to serve the Ticonderoga Area and work to make the area a better place to live, work, and visit. Without the dedication of our many Chamber members all we do would not be possible. I would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of our members and partners for your continued support and commitment to the Chamber,Ó stated Matthew Courtright, Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director.

Chamber Members receive an array of benefits including marketing, promotion, publicity, exposure, credibility, member referrals, access to marketing and networking opportunities, business support and services, business seminars and trainings, Chamber communications, access to a commerce card discount program, health insurance, energy savings, and much more. The support of Chamber Members allows the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce to provide these benefits as well as the ability to serve, market, and promote the Ticonderoga area including, Ticonderoga, Crown Point, Hague, Moriah, and Putnam. MemberÕ s investment in the Chamber allows them to plan and host free community events, events that draw area visitors and assist area organizations with their events and projects. In addition the Chamber is able to provide small business support, services and resources, business referrals as well as answer many community and visitor questions and requests via phone, email, and mail on a daily basis. It also enables the Chamber to send visitor information packets upon request, keep an online calendar of events and provide an array of benefits for all of our members. Supporting the Chamber also supports economic development and growth, Chamber partners and the communities that the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce serves.

The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce currently has 250 dedicated and supportive members. Ò As the Chamber continues to grow and move into the future we will work even harder for our members, the business community and the Ticonderoga Area as a whole. We look forward to working with all of our members, partners, and the area for many years to come,Ó stated Courtright.

For more information on the new members listed above, business information, a Ticonderoga Area Business Directory or becoming a new member, contact the Chamber at 585-6619 or email chamberinfo@ticonderogany.com or visit ticonderogany. com.

Backpack grant to benefit area children TICONDEROGA Ñ The Kiwanis Club of Ticonderoga was recently awarded a $2,500 grant from The Foundation of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital. The Foundation connects the generosity of a caring community with opportunities to promote health and wellness in partnership with CVPH Medical Center.

The BackPack Program is designed to provide for needy local school children at times when other resources may not be available to them, on weekends. The program provides backpacks filled with nutritious, shelf-stable, and easily prepared foods on every weekend during the school year. Kerry Haley, the Executive Director at The Foundation said, Ò We are thrilled to be able to help you with this important project.Ó Numerous studies have shown that children who are undernourished tend to suffer from more health issues, have more behavior and discipline problems, and have poorer academic performance. Even moderate nutritional vulnerability can hinder cognitive development and impair young childrenÕ s abilities over a lifetime. They are extremely grateful for The FoundationÕ s support of their efforts to help local kids.

The Ticonderoga Area BackPack Program is a new initiative that started in January, 2013 with thirty deserving children at Ticonderoga Elementary School. Thanks to the help of very generous donors and organizations like The Foundation of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, the program has been able to expand from this relatively modest start. Today, the program is now providing added nutrition to 170 eligible children at five local area schools; Ticonderoga, Crown Point, St. MaryÕ s, Putnam, and Schroon Lake. On an annual basis, that is over 5,200 weekend backpacks which is the equivalent of 32,000 meals. The hope is to be able to continue to grow and expand the program and to be able to provide additional nutrition to more and more local kids.

The cost to sponsor one child in this weekend nutrition program for an entire year is only $167. Donations to this very worthy cause are tax-deductible. For more information, contact John Bartlett at JBARTLETT1@nycap.rr.com. One hundred per cent of all donations are used to purchase the food to fill the backpacks from the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY.

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Ticonderoga earns six spots at NYSPHSAA state indoor track

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ Really, who throws a shoe?

Maybe it was not thrown, but the neon-orange one that came off the foot of Justin Liechty with less than 100-meters remaining in the 300-meter state qualifying race could have spelt doom for the Saranac runnerÕ s chance of sweeping his three events Feb. 21. Ò I started to lose my shoe in the 4-by-160 race, but it stayed on,Ó Liechty said after capturing three titles at the Section VII NYSPHSAA indoor track and field qualifier. “When it started to go in the 300, my first instinct was to start stomping down on it. When that didn’t work, I decided to lose it.”

While Liechtly was down a shoe, it did not prove to be a blow to his chances as he beat TiconderogaÕ s Marcus Moser to the line by eight-tenths of one second to claim the top spot. Ò It doesnÕ t feel good,Ó Liechty said about his half shoed, half sock-footed run. Ò I felt it more as I got closer to the finish line, but I remained focused on the finish.”

Liechty also scored a first place victory in the high jump with a mark of 6-feet, while leading the Saranac 4-by-160 relay team to the top of the podium and a birth in the state meet, making up a large gap in the anchor leg of the race against Peru. Ò I thought we would have a lead,Ó he said. Ò Peru had a solid gap and I knew I was going to have to close it so I gave it my all.Ó Saranac teammate Caiden Goodman also qualified in his three events, finishing second in the 55 meter race by just inches against Moser in the closest race of the day (they both clocked in at 6.6 seconds); second in the long jump with a mark of 20-feet, 2.75-inches; and as a part of the victorious 4-by-160 team with Liechty.

Damian Bruce of Plattsburgh High earned three state spots with a win in the long jump (20-feet, 6-inches) and a second place finish in the triple jump (40-feet, 7-inches). He also was part of the Hornet’s victorious 3,200 meter relay team.

Parrott pulls upset

Kody Parrott celebrates his upset win in the 1,000-meter race at the Section VII state qualifier.

Photo by Jill Lobdell

In the biggest upset of the event, Ticonderoga’s Kody Parrott out-kicked favorites Jonathan Gay of EKMW and Connor Cota of Plattsburgh High to score the win in the 1,000 meter race. His 2:43.3 finish time was over eight seconds faster than his top time of the 2014-15 season.

“My goal was to make it to states,” Parrott said. “Jonathan and I have had a friendly rivalry all year.

He has always finished in front of me and I wanted to get by him once.” Ò That is not his premier race,Ó Sentinel coach Walter Thorne said. Ò I knew he had this kind of potential in him because it was something he wanted.Ó Gay used a strong push to move from third to second on the final stretch, beating out a dejected Connor Cota at the line. The finish earned Gay a spot in the state tournament, as the top two finishers from each individual event advanced to Cornell University March 7.

For Parrott, it was the second of two wins for the Sentinel senior as he also captured the 1,600-meter title in a time of 5:01.2, followed by teammate Brandon Romaca in 5:04.1, the only top two sweep in the boys meet.

“It feels great to win two events at state qualifiers,” Parrott said. “I was able to finish my indoor career in Section VII as strong as I possibly could.Ó Ò My own goal was to get to states,Ó Romaca said. Ò I wanted to keep the team together with me a Kody. I want to work on my speed and kick at the end of the race between now and states.Ó

Double dippers

Other dual event qualifiers were headlined by Moser, with a win in the 55 and second in 300. Ò It feels great,Ó said Moser, who switched from hurdles to the sprint event, joking, Ò I decided I didnÕ t like things in front of me while I was running.Ó Moser said he was proud to be going to his third state meet and appreciative of his coaches. Ò Having my grandfather helping me along with working with coach Thorne has been great,Ó he said.

Plattsburgh High’s Jaeriqho Gadway earned a pair of state spots as a member of the winning 3,200 relay team and capturing the 3,200 individual race in a time of 10:16.1). teammate Jacob Jabaut earned wins as part of the 3,200 relay team and 600 race (1:33.2).

Saranac had a pair of runners make states in two events, with Mitchell Fink earning first as part of the 1-by-160 team and first in the triple jump with a mark of 41-feet, 3.5-inches; as Noah Pearsall was a member of the same relay team while finishing second in the 55-meter hurdles.

Torch passed

Shawn Silliman earned the top spot in the 55-meter hurdles.

Photo by Jill Lobdell

The loss of six-time state champion Jay Hebert did not loosen the Ticonderoga stronghold on the 55-meter hurdles as Shawn Silliman earned a victory in the event with a time of 7.8 seconds. Ò It is a good feeling to go back to states and itÕ s cool how we can come in here and keep winning in this event to keep the tradition going,Ó Silliman said. Ò I stuck to what I had been doing all year and I want to stick to my plan in getting ready for states.Ó Silliman said he is excited to also go back to Cornell with his former hurdling partner in Moser. Ò We are each others best friends and we feed off eachotherÕ s energy,Ó he said.

Other qualifiers included the 3,200 relay team of Damien Bruce, Cota, Jabaut and Gadway of Plattsburgh High (8:58.1); Caleb Moore of Seton (10:35.1 - second place) in the 3,200; EKMWÕ s Tom Maron second to the line (1:36.0); the Peru 1,600 relay team of Fabian Doepping, Corey Rock, Austin Brault and Jarid Banker (3:55.2); Jacob Rohrig finished second in the high jump (6-feet); Saranac’s Colby Russell in winning the shot put (42-feet, 8.75-inches); along with shot put runner-up Josh Vanier.

Marcus Moser, center, edges the field at the line in the 55-meter sprints.

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Ida places twice, McDonald win at Section VII state qualifiers

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ Kallie and Kirsten Villemaire made a pathway to the top of the podium at the Section VII NYSPHSAA indoor track and field state qualifiers Feb. 21.

The duo earned four total spots on the contingent which will represent Section VII at the state meet at Cornell University March 7, teaming together along with Elisabeth Plympton and Kimerblin Ratliff to defeat Ticonderoga in the 4-by-160 meter relay in a time of 1:29.9.

Kallie went out and added victories in the 300-meters (43.8 seconds) and long jump (15-feet, 3.75-inches) to sweep the three events she competed in. Kirsten also recorded a victory in the 1,000 meters with a time of 3:14.1. Ò The goal all along was to win all three events,Ó Kallie Villemaire said. Ò I loved how our relay team came together to run. I am always working to run the best I can and finish the best I can.”

Saranac teammates Janyll Barber and Desiree Dashnaw joined Kallie Villemaire, going three-for-three in qualifying for states. Barber scored a victory in the triple jump with a mark of 30-feet, 10-inches, along with finishing second in the 300 with a time of 45.1 seconds; while Dashnaw finished behind Barber in the triple jump at 30-feet, 7.5-inches as well as a second place finish in the long jump with a mark of 15-feet, 1.75-inches.

The duo teamed with Lexi Blockson and Montana Kirkum to win the 1,600 relay (4:30.3).

Blockson also found her way into a trio of state events, teaming with Abby Cerne, Elysha OÕ Connell and Victoria Yip to win the 3,200 relay while finishing second in the 600 (1:45.0).

Double qualifiers

Ticonderoga’s Lillith Ida scored a pair of second place finishes to advance to the state meet in the 55-meter hurdles (9.3 seconds) and high jump (4-feet, 8-inches). ÒI was not sure what was going to happen in the hurdles, but I went in with a good feeling about it,Ó Ida said. ÒI didnÕ t do as well as I wanted to in the high jump but I did my best for the season. I am going to hammer down what I know over the next two weeks and make sure I am ready for it. IÕ m just proud to make it into the door.Ó Brianna Coon of Plattsburgh High also earned a pair of state invites, scoring a second in the 55 (7.5 seconds) while winning the shot put with a throw of 29-feet, 7.75-inches.

“I faulted on my first attempt so I was not sure how far I was going to be throwing,Ó Coon said. ÒI was aiming for 30 so I was not far off. I am looking forward to states because it is going to be a great experience. I need to practice my shuffling more and get to the toe board.”

Along with her relay win, Saranac’s Cerne also qualified for states with a second place finish in the 1,000 (3:25.3).

BeekmantownÕ s Plympton also scored a victory in the 55-meter dash (7.5) to go with her relay win.

Heading to states

TiconderogaÕ s Meg McDonald earned a spot in the state meet by scoring a personal best mark of 4-feet, 10-inches in the high jump, helping to sweep the podium for the event with her teammate, Ida. ÒI had to focus on speeding up towards the end of my run rather than slowing down,Ó McDonald said. ÒI t was pretty cool to do this well to qualify for states. I am going to work on putting my head back when I jump and talk with Lillith because she knows what the event is like down there.Ó Other sectional qualifier champions included Seton Catholic’s Margaret Champaigne in the 3,000 (10:39.4), Plattsburgh HighÕ s Claire Deshaies in the 600 (1:44.4), BeekmantownÕ s Tristen Reid in the 55-meter dash (9.1) and SaranacÕ s Lydia Miner in the 1,500 (5:40.5).

Second place finishers advancing to states included Seton Catholic’s Sofia DeJordy in the 3,000 (11:20.8), Peru’s Kylei Pena in the shot put (25feet, 1-inch) and Plattsburgh HighÕ s Makenzie Baker in the 1,500 (5:18.4).

Lillith Ida finished second in the 55-meter hurdles and high jump to earn a pair of spots in the NYSPHSAA indoor track and field meet.

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Sarah Vradenburg takes the baton from McKenzie Price in the 4-by-160 relay. Meg McDonald earned the win in the high jump at the Section VII state qualifier.

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Seeds in place for Section VII basketball tournaments

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN Ă‘ Five schools earned the six top seeds in the Section VII boys and girls basketball tournaments starting this week.

While the Peru varsity teams automatically earn the Class A championship and will wait for regional play, teams in Class B, C and D started playing down their respective brackets Feb. 24.

Girls

Class A

The Peru Lady Indians will play the Section X champion Friday, March 13, at Hudson Valley Community College with tip time set for 6 p.m. in regional quarterfinal play.

Class B

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Plattsburgh High School will host the opening game of sectionals as the fourth seed, playing against fifth seed Saranac Lake Tuesday, Feb. 24, 6 p.m.

The Class B semifinals will take place at AuSable Valley High School in Clintonville Friday, Feb. 27, starting with third seed Beekmantown playing second seed Northeastern Clinton at 6 p.m. That game will be followed by the winner of the Feb. 24 contest and top seed Saranac at 7:30 p.m.

The winners of the semifinal contests will be held at the Plattsburgh State Fieldhouse Friday, March 6, with tip off scheduled for 8 p.m. The winner will advance to the state regional semifinals against the Section X Jarrod MacDougal and the undefeated Vikings are the top seed in champion Tuesday, March 10, 6 p.m. at Potsdam State University. the Section VII/Class D playoffs.

Photo by Nancy Frasier

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Class C

Astasia Myler and the Lady Mountaineers are a two seed in the The semifinal round of the Class C tournament will be held Thursday, Class D girls playoffs.

Photo by Nancy Frasier Feb. 26, at Beekmantown High School. The first game will feature third seed Seton Catholic and second seed AuSable Valley at 6 p.m., followed by fourth seed Ticonderoga and top seed Northern Adirondack at 7:30 p.m.

The winner will play for the Section VII/Class C championship Friday, March 6, 6:15 p.m. at the Plattsburgh State Fieldhouse. The winner advances to the regional semifinals and will host the Section II champion at the fieldhouse Wednesday, March 11, 6 p.m.

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Class D

The Class D girls tournament will open with a quartet of games Friday, Feb. 27, with games starting at 6 p.m.

Top seed Keene will host eighth seed Chazy, while second seed Minerva/Newcomb will play host to seventh seed Wells, sixth seed Lake Placid will travel to third seed Moriah and fifth seed Westport will make the short trip to Elizabethtown to face the Lady Lions of Elizabethtown-Lewis.

The semifinal matchups will take place Tuesday, March 3, at Ticonderoga High school. The 2/7 winner will face the 3/6 winner at 6 p.m., followed by the 4/5 winner against the 1/8 winner at 7:30 p.m.

The semifinal winners will be the first teams to step onto the Plattsburgh State Fieldhouse floor to vie for a Section VII title Friday, March 6, 4:30 p.m. The champion will advance directly to the state regional finals, playing the Section II champion Saturday, March 14, 11 a.m. at Hudson Valley Community College with a return ticket to HVCC and the state Final Four on the line.

Boys

Branden Hall and the Wildcats are the two seed in the Section VII/ Class D playoffs.

Photo by Keith Lobdell

Class A

The Peru Indians have advanced to the Class A regional semifinals, where they will face the Section II champion Wednesday, March 11, 7:45 p.m. at the Plattsburgh State Fieldhouse in the regional semifinals.

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Class B

The Class D boys tournament will open with its lone quarterfinal game Wednesday, Feb. 25, as fourth seed Saranac will host fifth seed Saranac Lake at 6 p.m.

Semifinal games will be played at AuSable Valley High School Saturday, Feb. 28, with third seed Beekmantown and second seed Northeastern Lauren Cross and the Lady Vikings are the third seed in the Section Clinton playing at 6 p.m., followed by the winner of the quarterfinal conVII/Class D playoffs.

Photo by Nancy Frasier test against top seed Plattsburgh High.

The winner will play for the sectional championship Saturday, March 7, 6 p.m. at the PSUC Fieldhouse. The winner will play the Section X champion Tuesday, March 10, 7:45 p.m. at Potsdam State University in the regional semifinals.

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Class C

Beekmantown High School will be the host of the Section VII/Class C semifinal round Friday, Feb. 27.

The 6 p.m. opening game will pit third seed Ticonderoga against second seed Seton Catholic followed by the 7:30 p.m. tilt between fourth seed AuSable Valley and top seed Northern Adirondack. The Bobcats are the only varsity program to earn the top seed in both the boys and girls hoops tournaments.

The winners at Beekmantown will head south to the Plattsburgh State Fieldhouse and a meeting for the sectional title Saturday, March 7, at 1:45 p.m.

The Class C sectional champion will host the Section II champion in the regional semifinals at PSUC with a 4:15 p.m. tip.

Garrison Hughes and the Sentinels are the fourth seed in the Section VII/Class C playoffs.

Photo by Nancy Frasier

Class D

The nine-team Class D field will open Wednesday, Feb. 25, with ninth seed Chazy traveling to face eighth seed Elizabethtown-Lewis at 6 p.m.

The winner of the opening round will travel to face top seed and undefeated Moriah Saturday, Feb. 28, at 6 p.m.

Other quarterfinal games Feb.. 28 (6 p.m. starts) will see seventh seed Lake Placid travel to second seed Schroon Lake; sixth seed Willsboro against third seed Keene in Keene Valley; and fourth seed Westport hosting fifth seed Indian Lake/Long Lake.

The semifinals will be held Wednesday, March 4, with the winners of the 2/7 and 3/6 games playing at 6 p.m., followed by the winners of the 4/5 and 1/8-9 games at 7:30 p.m.

The Class D championship game will be played Saturday, March 7, starting at noon at the Plattsburgh State Fieldhouse.

The Section VII/Class D champion will receive a bye into the regional finals Saturday, March, 14, facing the winner of the Section II/X regional Kristen Palandrini and the Lady Sentinels are the fourth seed in the semifinal at PSUC with a 2 p.m. tip time.

Henry Sandiford and the Orange are the fifth seed in the Class D Class C tournament.

Photo by Nancy Frasier tournament.

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Damn coyotes!

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n last weekÕ s column, I referred to the process of rewilding our youth, in the same manner we rewilded our lands.

And as expected, I got a fair bit of flack from the same old collection of hard heads, who donÕ t believe predators and prey are indelibly linked, as key cogs in the functioning of the entire ecosystem.

If I had a dollar for every time IÕ ve heard the expression: Damn coyotes!, IÕ d be a very wealthy man right about now.

Over the years, IÕ ve been told coyotes are responsible for the demise of just about every species in the woods ranging from whitetail deer, to ruffed grouse and varying hare.

IÕ ve also examined enough coyote scat to realize coyotes are all purpose scavengers, that rarely turn down an easy meal.

Coyotes are extremely adaptive creatures and they will eat whatever is available at the time, including June Bugs, moths, beetles, grasshoppers, mice, squirrels, rabbits, berries, crayfish, apples and just about anything else they can scrounge up.

I guess it is difficult to carry the weight of such little facts in a closed mind. Ò All coyotes are killers,Ó IÕ ve been told by the reliable sources, and I now worry about speculation that a mysterious coyote was on Ô the grassy knollÕ on that fateful day in Dallas, so many years ago.

It is difficult to understand how a close cousin of man’s best friend could be so reviled.

Coyotes are not indigenous to New York. They first began migrating into northern New England and New York during the 1930Õ s and 1940Õ s, and hunters contend theyÕ ve been depleting deer herds ever since, especially in the Adirondacks.

Coyotes will take a fawn or two, and they may also ravage an old doe as well, but black bears take far more fawns off the count.

Currently coyotes inhabit all of the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada. They are occupying a biological niche previously filled by the eastern gray wolf; which was eradicated by bounty hunters during the 1800Õ s.

While coyotes prefer eastern woodlands, they have adapted to urban environments as evidenced by their current presence in NY CityÕ s Central Park, downtown Chicago, Phoenix and other major metropolitan areas across the country.

Most eastern coyotes are believed to have a genetic combination that is more closely linked to wolves than domestic dogs; despite the fact they are referred to as coydogs throughout the North East.

Historically, coyotes have taken advantage of environmental conditions in the Northeast that have allowed them to prey on whitetails when heavy, deep snows and cold biting winds force deer to gather in winter yards.

However, in recent years, climate change has diminished the extent and duration of the Adirondack snowpack, which has radically changed the dynamics of traditional deer yards.

This change has also been impacted by the ever growing population of Ô urban whitetailsÕ which now inhabit nearly every community in the state.

These semi-wild, four-legged urbanites can be found on the front lawns of communities stretching from Saranac Lake to Lake Pleasant and all points in-between. The village dwellers prefer to feed on urban plantings, shrubs and similar food sources, as well as regular handouts. They are Ô drifters from the forestÕ and well meaning townsfolk do more harm than good by feeding them.

The safe urban confines also provide whitetails with protection from coyotes, as it is much easier for them to elude a domestic dog, than escape a pack of coyotes.

ThereÕ s no doubt coyotes will continue to prey on whitetails, however research indicates they simply do not kill enough deer to put a discernible dent in the overall population in most areas of NY state.

While coyotes undoubtedly have an impact on Adirondack deer herds, there are many other factors that affect the availability of food sources during the boom and bust cycles of prey species. The most common food items found in coyote stomachs were small rodents (42

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percent), fruit (23 percent), deer (22 percent), and rabbit. Coyotes take far more fawns than mature deer.

Just as mast crops regulate the size of rodent litters, there are natural processes that affect the whitetail population.

Likewise, coyote populations are subject to fluctuations in the availability of prey such as rabbits, varying hare, mice, voles, birds as well as other food sources including fruit, nut, insects, birds, mice, voles and more.

Hunting does have a legitimate affect on game management, although the total number of whitetail deer harvested by hunters, about 220,000 on average in NY, is comparable to the tally of deer killed on the stateÕ s highways annually.

Fortunately, hunters have an opportunity to harvest and utilize their venison, while vehicle accidents sadly result in over 200 human fatalities with annual costs ranging upwards of $4 billion annually.

It’s difficult to get an accurate estimate of the coyote population in the state, as they are a very elusive and secretive species.

Many people believe they can gauge the size of the local coyote population based on the extent of their howls, barks, yips and yowls.

However, the calls can be deceiving, as just a few yapping, yowling coyotes can sound like a pack of over a dozen or more.

Coyotes first migrated into the state around the turn of the 20th century, and many hunters contend they have been depleting the stateÕ s deer herd ever since, especially in the Adirondack region. In fact, the hunting season for coyotes and other fur bearers is the most liberal in the state, and it allows hunters to utilize electronic calls, scents, battery operated decoys, laser sights, spotlights and even bait.

Coyotes, as well as bobcat, coyote, red fox, grey fox, raccoon, opossum, and skunks may be hunted at any hour, day or night, from daybreak on opening day until midnight on the closing day of the season.

If hunting without a light, the use of a light gathering (Ò starlightÓ ) scope is legal on any firearm, handgun, bow, crossbow or shotgun.

According to NYSDEC hunting regulations, fur bearers may be taken with a handgun, shotgun, rifle, bow, or crossbow. They can be chambered in any cartridge, except during the open season for deer.

Air guns can also be used to hunt fur bearers, but slingshots cannot.

The End Game

There is no doubt coyotes prey on deer, and on a wide variety of other wild food sources as well.

As the most common apex predator in the region, coyotes fill a valuable role in the ecosystem.

Perceptive hunting, a concept advanced by Aldo Leopold recognizes our expanded role in the ecosystem and the effects of our participation on the ecosystem as hunters. As apex predators, we must remain cognizant of our responsibilities as we enter into the woods.

It requires hunters to take into account of the whole system as it is affected by our hunt. As Leopold explains in A Sand County Almanac: Ò A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability, and beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise.Ó In the course of our outings, we must consider the entire package from sustainability to ethics and eventually to conservation and protection.

As conservation science has improved, so has our understanding of the important role game species provide within the entire ecosystem.

Aldo Leopold, often considered the father of wildlife management was an original thinker and a avid sportsman. He recognized the important role that predators provide in the natural circle of life when he explained, Ò Harmony with the land is like harmony with a friend; you cannot cherish his right hand and chop off his left.Ó As conservation science advanced, so too have calls for understanding the role that game species, especially landscape level predators, provide to the entire ecosystem.

It is impossible to appreciate whitetail deer without recognizing the essential role coyotes play in their survival.

The deer population actually regulates the number of coyote pups born each season, and as a result of this interconnected relationship, wild lands are able to provide for the survival of each.

Once it is possible to grasp the extent of this interdependent relationship, it is easy to understand why cursing coyotes is essentially the same as damning deer in the same breathe.

It is similar to the relationship between humans and wild places, one does not exist without the other, for the benefit of all.

An eastern coyote makes its way across a field in the Adirondacks last summer.

Photo by Joe Hackett

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

Contact him at brookside18@adelphia.net.

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For more information contact Marcie Vohnoutka 518-2724210 or email mmp74@cornell.edu or Chuck Bornt at 518859-6213 or email cdb13@cornell.edu • March 4, 2015, Organic Dairy and Field Crop Conference. Holiday Inn, Syracuse/Liverpool NY. Contact North East organic Farming Association at 585-271-1979 for registration and information. Keynote speaker is Neal Kinsey of Kinsey Ag Services.

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Dave Brandt will be giving a presentation on Fly Fishing Brook Trout in Labrador!! The event will take place on Friday, March 6th @ 6:30pm in the Cantwell room at the Saranac Lake Free Library. The event will be open to the public and free. Dave Brandt is a living legend in the fishing world and largely considered one of the best in the world at tying classic Catskill Dry Flies. He taught at the Wulff Fly Fishing School for decades and has been featured at tying shows for years.

The American Museum of Fly Fishing in Manchester Vermont is proud to announce our first annual Deborah Pratt Dawson Conservation Symposium to be held on March 1415, 2015. The symposium will feature talks and films on the topic of Advancing Conservation Through State-of-the-Art Technology. The weekend-long event will kick off at 9 a.m. (registration begins at 8) at the Orvis Fly Fishing School with a keynote address from Dr. Michael Cooperman at 9:20 a.m.

He will be followed by ManchesterÕ s own Cynthia Browning from the Batten Kill Watershed Alliance as well as presentations from Jon Carr of the Atlantic Salmon Federation, Christopher Haak of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, Amy Singler of American Rivers, Colin Lawson of Trout Unlimited (national), and Nick Nelson of Inter-Fluve. A reception will follow at the American Museum of Fly fishing from 5-7 p.m. On Sunday, breakfast will be served followed by a screening of the award-winning film The Return of the River at Manchester Village Picture Shows.

The Ausable River Two Fly Challenge starts at noon on Friday May 15th where anglers check-in and receive their fishing packet. Then it’s off to fish for the day.

Friday night join us for our Fly TyerÕ s Reception where you can share your dayÕ s experiences on the river while learning new skills from talented Tyers. There will be live music by the Seth Warden Duo and back this year by popular demandÉ .A Fly Casting competition!

Saturday morning Check-in followed by another exciting day of fishing on the beautiful Ausable River. Then finish your weekend Saturday Evening with a banquet complete with Prizes, Raffles, and a presentation. This year’s Guest Speaker Curt Stager You may register online by clicking the Active.com link or if you prefer you can call Michelle (518946-2255).

Rich Redman is a retired District Conservationist for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and an avid outdoorsman.

His column will appear regularly. He may be reached at rangeric@ nycap.rr.com.

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NOTICE that Essex "SSNY" shall mail a copy The bids shall be opened TT-2/14-03/21/2015County affirmatively of any process to the publicly and read aloud states that in regard to 6TC-73018 LLC at: C/O CORPORATE on March 11, 2015 at any contract entered into CREATIONS NETWORK 2:00 P.M. at the Office pursuant to this notice, INC. 15 NORTH MILL of the Purchasing Agent, without regard to race, NOTICE OF FORMATION 7551 Court Street, Eliza- color, sex, religion, age, OF LIMITED LIABILITY STREET NYACK, NEW YORK, 10960. Purpose: bethtown, New York. If national origin, disabili- COMPANY (LLC) additional information ty, sexual preference or Name: BPM Enterprises, To engage in any lawful concerning the bidding Vietnam Era veteran sta- LLC Articles of Organiza- act or activity. is required, please call tus, disadvantaged and tion filed with the Secre- TT-02/07-03/14/2015(518) 873-3332. minority or women- tary of State of New 6TC-72630 All bids submitted in re- owned business enter- York (SSNY) on NOTICE OF FORMATION sponse to this notice prises will be afforded 1/23/2015 Office Loca- OF MOUNTAIN EXCAshall be marked equal opportunity to tion: ESSEX County. The VATING LLC Arts. of "SEALED BID BRIDGE submit bids in response SSNY is designated as Org. filed with the Sect'y MATERIALS" clearly on hereto. agent of the LLC upon the outside of the enve- Dated: February 19, whom process against it of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/9/2015. Office localope. All bids shall be 2015 may be served. SSNY tion, County of Essex. submitted on the bid Linda M. Wolf, CPA shall mail a copy of any SSNY has been desigsheets included in the Purchasing Agent process to the LLC at: nated as agent of the package, and no other Essex County Govern- PO Box 536, Schroon LLC upon whom proforms shall be accepted. ment Center Lake, NY 12870. Pur- cess against it may be Specifications and stan- 7551 Court Street PO pose: To engage in any served. SSNY shall mail dard proposals for the Box 217 lawful act or activity. process to: The LLC, 59 proposed work may be Elizabethtown, New York TT-01/31-03/07/2015Deer Camp Rd., Schroon obtained at the above 12932 6Tc-72094 Lake, NY 12870. Puraddress, by calling 518- (518) 873-3332 pose: any lawful act.

873-3332, or on the TT-02/28/2015-1TCTT-02/07-03/142015Countys website at 74091 NOTICE OF FORMATION 6TC-72480 www.co.essex.ny.us.

OF LIMITED LIABILITY NOTICE OF FORMATION Essex County reserves NOTICE OF SALE OF 977 NINE, LLC Arts. COMPANY ("LLC") the right to reject any SUPREME COURT Name: CAMP JOLLIE of Org. filed with the and all bids not considOLLIE LLC Articles of COUNTY OF ESSEX ered to be in the best in- Sect'y of State of NY Organization filed with Goshen Mortgage LLC, (SSNY) on 1/29/2015. terest of Essex County, the Secretary of State of as Separate trustee for Office location, County and to waive any techniNew York ("SSNY") on GDBT I Trust 2011-1, cal or formal defect in of Essex. SSNY has against JANUARY 28, 2015 Of- Plaintiff, been designated as the bids which is conLawrence W. Parker, if fice Location: Essex agent of the LLC upon sidered by Essex County County. The"SSNY" is living and if any be dead, to be merely irregular, whom process against it designated as agent of any and all persons who immaterial, or unsub- may be served. SSNY the "LLC" upon whom are spouses, widows, shall mail process to: stantial. process against it may grantees, mortgagees, In addition to bid sheets, The LLC, 977 US Route 9, Schroon Lake, NY be served. "SSNY" shall lienors, heirs, devisees, the bidder shall submit 12870. Purpose: any mail a copy of any pro- distributees, or succesexecuted non-collusion cess to the LLC at: C/O sors in interest of such bid certificates signed by lawful act.

CORPORATE CRE- of the above as may be TT-02/21-03/28/2015the bidder or one of its ATIONS NETWORK INC. dead, and their spouses, 6TC-73589 officers as required by heirs, devisees, distribu15 NORTH MILL the General Municipal NOTICE OF FORMATION STREET NYACK, NEW tees and successors in Law Sec. 103d. The bid- OF A LIMITED LIABILI- YORK, 10960. Purpose: interest, all of whom and der shall also submit an TY COMPANY (LLC) To engage in any lawful whose names and executed certificate of NAME: Bodettes Barbe- act or activity. places of residence are compliance with the Iran unknown to Plaintiff, et cue LLC, article of orga- TT-02/07-03/14/2015Divestment Act signed al., Defendant(s). Purnization filed with the 6TC-72629 by the bidder or one of Secretary of State of suant to a Judgment of its officers as required Foreclosure and Sale New York (SSNY) on by the General Municipal 2/4/15. Office in Essex duly dated 1/8/2015 I, Law Sec. 103g. the undersigned Referee County. SSNY has been

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE al., Defendant(s). Pur- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE SSNY shall mail a copy that the following named persons have been nomsuant to a Judgment of that the Essex County of any process to the principal business loca- inated as candidates for Foreclosure and Sale Board of Supervisors duly dated 1/8/2015 I, will hold and conduct a tion of LLC: 20 Center offices to be voted on at Public Hearing at the Su- Street, Ticonderoga, NY the Village Elections, to the undersigned Referee pervisors Chambers at 12883. Purpose: All law- be held on: Wednesday, will sell at public auction the Essex County Gov- ful activities.

March 18, 2015 AT THE at the Essex County PORT HENRY FIRECourthouse, at Eliza- ernment Center, 7551 TT-02/28-04/04/2015HOUSE, 14 Church bethtown, New York on Court Street, Elizabeth- 6TC-73906 Street Port Henry, N.Y. 03/11/2015 at 11:00AM, town, New York on the NOTICE OF FORMATION 2nd of March, 2015 at premises known as 12974 2587 NYS Route 9N, 9:30 a.m., on the Pro- OF SCHROON LAKE POLLS WILL BE OPEN WINE & LIQUOR, LLC posed Local Law No. 2 Crown Point, NY 12928 FROM 12:00 NOON UNArts. of Org. filed with of 2015 entitled AllowAll that certain plot piece TIL 9:00 P.M. the Sect'y of State of NY ing for common, safe or parcel of land, with CANDIDATES NOMINAT(SSNY) on 1/29/2015. the buildings and im- items to be excluded ED Office location, County NAME OF CANDIDATE provements erected, sit- from the fireworks and fireworks of Essex. SSNY has OFFICE uate, lying and being in dangerous been designated as definitions contained in ADDRESS the Town of Crown agent of the LLC upon Chapter 477 of Laws of PARTY Point, County of Essex and State of New York, the State of New York whom process against it ___________________ may be served. SSNY ERNEST GUERIN SECTION 128.8, BLOCK for 2014 shall mail process to: MAYOR TWO YEARS PLEASE TAKE FURTHER 1, LOT 3.000. ApproxiNOTICE that at said Pub- The LLC, 977 US Route 30 BRIDGE STREET mate amount of judglic Hearing to be held at 9, Schroon Lake, NY PORT HENRY, NY ment $141,128.87 plus interest and costs. the time and place set 12870. Purpose: any CITIZENS ___________________ forth above, the Essex lawful act.

Premises will be sold JOHN SHELDON subject to provisions of County Board of Super- TT-02/21-03/28/2015visors will consider this 6TC-73588 MAYOR TWO YEARS filed Judgment Index# 10 PROSPECT AVENUE 661/2009. William E. proposed local law and THE PUTNAM CENTRAL hear all persons interest- SCHOOL DISTRICT is re- PORT HENRY, NY Russell, Esq., Referee ed therein concerning TAXPAYER FRENKEL LAMBERT questing proposals from WEISS WEISMAN & the same. qualified firms of certi- ___________________ PLEASE TAKE FURTHER MATTHEW BRASSARD GORDON, LLP Attorney fied public accountants NOTICE that a copy of for Professional Auditing TRUSTEE TWO YEARS for Plaintiff, 53 Gibson Street, Bay Shore, NY the full text of such Pro- Services to audit its fi- 9 SECOND LANE 11706 01-031953-F00 posed Local Law No. #2 nancial statements for PORT HENRY, NY of 2015 may be obtained the fiscal year ending CITIZENS 1128145 upon request from the June 30, 2015. Specifi- ___________________ TT-02/07-02/28/2015Clerk of the Boards Of- cations and a propsal STALEY RICH 4TC-71926 fice, 7551 Court Street, form can be obtained TRUSTEE TWO YEARS NOTICE OF FORMATION Elizabethtown, New York from the Putnam Central 13 LEDGETOP LANE OF LIMITED LIABILITY 12932.

School District Business PORT HENRY, NY COMPANY (LLC) Judith A. Garrison, Clerk Office, 126 County TAXPAYER Name: Poiriers Paradise Essex County Board Of Route 2, Putnam Sta- ___________________ Consulting LLC Articles /s/ Denise C. Daly Supervisors tion, NY 12861, or by of Organization filed with Village Clerk 7551 Court Street, Eliza- calling 518-547-8266 the Secretary of State of bethtown, NY 12932 02/18/15 8a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday New York (SSNY) on (518) 873-3353 through Friday. All pro- TT-02/28/2015-1TCDATE Office Location: 74072 Dated: February 18, posals are due in the Essex County. The SSNY 2015 business office at Putis designated as agent of TT-02/28/2015-1TCnam Central School no the LLC upon whom 74089 later than 2 p.m., March process against it may 20, 2015. Proposals will be served. SSNY shall TO MAKE be opened by the purmail a copy of any pro- NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY chasing agent immedicess to the LLC at: 18 ately following the proNurses Rd, Olmstedville, COMPANY (LLC) Name: R. PATNODE posal deadline.

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