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Citizens request disclosure Au Sable Forks Library welcomes new director Essex County gov’t hiring

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By Jon Alexander denpubs@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — Inquiring minds want to know whether a last name helps or hinders a person’s chance of getting a job in Essex County government.

Following intense scrutiny from a handful of residents, Essex County supervisors are considering the creation of an ethics committee, and they may begin requiring more disclosure of personal and family relationships between county leadership and candidates for county employment.

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But county supervisors and department heads refuted the rumors and allegations of unfair hiring practices, calling the claims unfounded.

At an organizational meeting of the county Board of Supervisors Jan. 4, Essex resident Sandy Lewis addressed the group and urged greater disclosure of the county's hiring process, particularly when family members of current employees are involved.

Essex County Board of Supervisors Chairman Randy Douglas said he doesn’t believe any bias now taints hiring decisions, but said it may be time to list the many close relationships among county leadership and staff.

“At this point we will do some study of it, but I don’t think it is running wild like everybody thinks it is,” Douglas said.

Before taking the helm of the county, Douglas had chaired the Personnel Committee for five years. He noted that it may be time for the formation of a county Board of Supervisors ethics committee, which could oversee potential conflicts of interest and provide greater protection to the taxpayer.

Supervisors typically only oversee the hiring of department heads, who in turn hire staff as long as the position already exists.

County officials said department heads sometimes consult with the county manager and the personnel office before making a final decision.

At least four members of the Doyle-Palmer family have been hired into various county departments.

Most recently, Deborah Palmer ’s sister-in-law, Patti Doyle, was hired by newly-elected District Attorney Kristy Sprague, and Deborah Palmer's brother, Patrick Doyle, was hired as a Department of Public Works mechanic only a few months prior.

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AU SABLE FORKS — The Au Sable Forks Free Library recently welcomed a familiar face as its new director.

Susanna Carey, a native of Jay, graduated from Drexel University last September with a Master ’s degree in Library Science. Now, she’s in charge of daily operations at one of the libraries she grew up using.

She takes over for Carole Osborne, who after more than 10 years of service at the library, took a full-time position in Lake Placid.

“I’ve been using this library pretty avidly in the summers during college and when I came home from college,” said Carey.

“That’s how I got to know Carole and started volunteering.”

Carey, 24, volunteered many afternoons at the library before applying for the vacated position. She spent plenty of time assisting Osborne before being officially hired Nov. 23.

“She was definitely instrumental in helping me learn the system and getting to know the patrons,” said Carey of Osborne.

As director, Carey has already brought some fresh ideas to the library. Reorganization of a former office there opened up space to devote exclusively to the library’s special “Adirondack” collection.

Also, Carey has instituted a new Story Time program for

Susanna Carey recently became the new director at the Au Sable Forks Free Library. A Jay/Wilmington native, Carey has initiated a new story time program at the library for children.

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children ages three to seven.

The program will start Jan. 23 and continue on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month through April 10.

Carey’s mother, Holly, who has years of experience working with children as an English and Reading teacher, leads the half-hour sessions that begin at 10:30 a.m.

“I’m excited to get a kids’ program in here,” said Carey, noting that it may expand if

there’s a significant response from participants.

The Au Sable Forks Free Library, one of many libraries included in the Clinton-EssexFranklin Library System, offers a wide selection of books, movies and other media through their local collection or through inter-library loans. The library also offers free internet access for its patrons.

Carey said she is grateful for the help of a handful of volun-

teers who have been devoting time at the library. After all, it’s a pretty popular place, having recorded 15,790 visits in 2009.

“I’m excited to be here,” she said. “it’s a great little community and it’s been especially exciting getting to know people.”

The Au Sable Forks Free Library is open Monday through Friday from 12:30-4:30 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, contact the library at 647-5596.

Workers needed to undertake census

By Matt Bosley matt@denpubs.com GLENS FALLS — Unemployment rates remain high across the North Country and the nation as a whole, but a valuable government program may provide some temporary opportunities for those in need of a job.

The 2010 United States Census is currently undertaking a nationwide recruiting effort for people to help with collecting population statistics.

Mary Miller is Assistant Manager for Recruiting at the local census office in Glens Falls, N.Y., which is in charge of censustaking efforts in Clinton, Essex, Hamilton, Warren, Washington, and Fulton counties.

“We are offering $13 an hour plus mileage,” said Miller, “and in these hard economic times, that is good money.”

And that’s just where it starts, said George Demas, local census office manager in Glens Falls. There are positions available

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Altogether, said Demas, the 2010 census will need to hire about 1,200 census-takers, also called enumerators, to seek out homes needed for the agency’s population count.

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SATURDAY January 16, 2010

Supervisors decry voting machine changes

By Matt Bosley matt@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — Essex County leaders are expressing frustration in reaction to state and federal mandates that they say will increase the cost to hold local elections.

David Mace, Democratic commissioner at the Essex County Board of Elections, spoke at the Jan. 11 Public Safety Committee meeting, outlining some of the changes planned for elections in 2010.

Mace said his department received word Dec. 16 of a mandate from the State Board of Elections to administer future elections through the use of electronic optical scanners. Mechanical lever voting machines, which have been in place for decades in Essex County, will be phased out entirely.

“No later than September of this year... the lever machines are gone,” said Mace, noting that the change is mandated by a federal court order.

The news came much to the dismay of many county leaders who say the new equipment and training required is a waste of money to fix a system they say isn’t broken.

The lever machines can still be used in village or school district elections, Mace explained, but will no longer be legal for use in any other elections.

Instead, all voters will now have to fill out a special paper ballot that is electronically counted by the optical scanners.

Disabled voters can use special ballot marking devices, or

BMDs, that create a paper ballot using computerized interfaces.

Some optical scanners have already been put into use in Essex County, being utilized alongside lever machines at most voting sites in the 2009 elections.

According to Mace, 20 counties across New York State participated in a pilot program last year to test their exclusive use, and many reported very few problems with the machines.

One common complaint among voters, he said, was a perceived lack of privacy, because, in most cases, they were not behind a curtain when filling out their ballot.

“The Board of Elections is going to have to be proactive in the way election sites are set up,” said Mace, noting that privacy booths will be set up for voters to mark their ballots behind a curtain, and scanners will be located such that the marked ballots will not have to be carried far.

Mace said the Board of Elections has about $115,000 left from a grant for new machines and related materials. The department plans to spend roughly $35,000 of their grant money on privacy booths and at least another $35,000 on more scanners and BMDs. The other issue created by the switch, said Mace, is that the county will have to hire and train two voting machine technicians to ensure the scanners are maintained and set up correctly. The committee agreed to set a salary for the position at $17 per hour.

Law requires the technicians, one from each party, to work in tandem to prevent any opportunities for tampering. Mace

said they will need to work nearly full-time August through December with occasional work in the winter and spring.

Jay Supervisor Randy Douglas decried the mandate, noting how the county has already had to spend thousands of dollars to conform to new federal voting regulations. He expressed concern that hiring technicians for 26 weeks would require them to be provided with health insurance and other benefits, putting further strain on the county’s budget.

“It’s just a total waste of money,” said Keene Supervisor Bill Ferebee; “the security, the machines – everything.”

Since each scanner will be equipped to count up to 2,000 ballots, most sites will only require one to operate. Ferebee expressed concern about the machines breaking down, as one in North Elba did in the last election.

“Our constituents will have no place to vote if those machines break down,” Ferebee said.

Because the optical scanners use a paper ballot, Mace said, the ballots can always be stored in a locked box and handcounted later in the case of machine failure. It’s that verification process that provides an advantage over lever machines, he said.

Even though the county-owned lever machines will become illegal for use in most elections, county officials may have to wait to sell them.

“The State Board of Elections has made it very clear to me that nothing is to be done with those machines this year,” said Mace.

CEFLS Bookmobile looking for help ‘Fueling Literacy’

By Jeremiah S. Papineau jeremiah@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — The philosophy of those who operate the Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System has long been if you can’t bring people to the library, bring the library to the people. However, the nonprofit organization’s bookmobile, which serves the tri-county region, could one day run out of gas.

CEFLS director Ewa Jankowska said the bookmo-

bile travels thousands of miles each year, bringing books to more than 60 locations throughout Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties either not served by a local library or where difficult for residents to access one. Providing such a lofty service with limited government funding isn’t an easy task, said Jankowska.

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The library system thinks it’s found one way, said Jankowska. It’s begun the “Fueling Literacy” program, an idea originated by CEFLS board of trustees member Dr. Nancy J. Church. The program seeks sponsors of the bookmobile, primarily from the fuel service and automotive businesses throughout the North Country, to help with the approximately $120,000 annual cost of keeping the bookmobile in operation, said Jankowska.

“We’ve been talking about doing this for a while,” she said. “And, at the end of last year, we started sending information to invite people to join in the program.”

The program requests sponsorships at Diamond, Platinum, Gold, and Silver levels, with sponsors committing to donating 100, 75, 50 or 25 gallons of diesel fuel or gasoline, respectively, each month for one year. Sponsors may also contribute automotive repair or maintenance services at an equivalent value of each sponsorship level or make a financial contribution.

So far, the program is off to a slow start, said Jankowska, who attributes that partly to timing.

“Maybe it was a little too late for people to donate in time for the fiscal year,” she said.

Drawing donations from

The Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System Bookmobile, seen here, is a service that could one day be without enough funding to operate, said CEFLS director Ewa Jankowska. “Fueling Literacy,” a new fundraising program, hopes to help the nonprofit organization with rising fuel prices.

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outside the Plattsburgh area could also be difficult for those who don’t understand how far the CEFLS Bookmobile reaches, she added. Though the CEFLS is based in Plattsburgh, Jankowska said it’s important people understand the bookmobile does service the tricounty region.

“We go as far as Newcomb and Fort Covington in Franklin County and all across Essex County, too,” said Jankowska. “We are one of 23 library systems in the state, but we actually cover an area that’s the size of the State of Connecticut.”

Since the bookmobile travels thousands of miles each

year, Jankowska said it’s only a matter of time before the amount of money in the CEFLS budget isn’t enough to meet the cost of providing the service.

“We never know how long we can function. Our funding is cut constantly by New York State,” said the director, adding the CEFLS is still awaiting funding for last year ’s budget. “It’s very scary.”

Jankowska said she’s putting out a plea to the community, particularly businesses, to help keep the bookmobile on the road, fueling literacy.

“It’s important we’re here to reach people who can’t get to a

library,” she said. “This [fundraiser] is a wonderful opportunity for someone to participate in something very important for the community. If they’re interested in donating toward something very good and very worthwhile, this would be the thing.”

Sponsor recognition packages are available at each level, added Jankowska, and donations are tax-deductible because of the organization’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.

For more information, contact the CEFLS office at 5635190 or visit their Web site at www.cefls.org.

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Mystery safe found in DA’s office

By Jonathan Alexander denpubs@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — A small safe sitting on the floor of a public official’s office is not in itself unusual; but when no one knows what its contents are, that’s when a nondescript strongbox becomes something of interest.

And when it’s finally opened, officials could be pleasantly surprised, if surprised at all.

As newly-elected Essex County District Attorney Kristy Sprague began the daunting task of combing through mountains of documents that have accumulated over the last four years and rearranging her department, she ran into a small,

gray safe under a stack of papers.

“I don’t even have the combination,” Sprague said.

“It was in sight, but it had a bunch of stuff on top of it.”

She surmised that it may contain forfeiture money seized from drug busts that occurred sometime prior to her predecessor Julie Garcia taking office in 2005.

“God only knows how long it has been since it was opened last,” Sprague said.

According to Essex County Treasurer Mike Diskin, before 2005, money seized by local police agencies was kept in an account at Champlain National Bank under the name of the district attorney.

But in 2005, under Garcia, the procedure changed. The

DA’s office is now required to turn over the cash to the county office of the treasurer, where it is then redistributed to each of the agencies involved in the bust.

Diskin couldn’t give an exact number, but each year thousands of dollars are seized by local and state police during drug investigations. The money is often used to pay for drugs during subsequent investigations.

“As far as I know, all of the forfeiture money has been turned over,” Diskin said.

“It could be drugs, other kinds of evidence, who knows what’s in it. It just might be empty, too” For her part, Sprague isn’t taking any chances when it comes to the mystery safe.

“I am certainly not open-

ing it without witnesses,” she said.

But according to former District Attorney Julie Garcia, there’s no mystery surrounding the strongbox.

“It’s just forfeiture money from the administration before me,” Garcia said.

“Many of the cases didn’t have a forfeiture agreement with the defendants, and that made for problems.”

Garcia said that the safe contains about $9,000 in forfeiture money found in the evidence locker shortly after she took office. She said that she has left a note stating such before her Dec. 31 departure from office, and that chief assistant DA Mike Langey has the combination.

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WHALLONSBURG — The Whallonsburg Grange Hall will host a Junior Olypics Benefit Concert for the Champlain Valley Fencing club and its members, Sarah Looby and Charlotte Staats, who have qualified for the National Junior Olympics to be held in Memphis, Tenn., in Februrary.

The concert, held Jan. 16 from 6-8 p.m. will feature two bands: Rutabaga features Charles Looby, Chris Golembeck, Jason Fiegl, Joel Mitchell and Alan Ware. Alkatraz features Austin Martin, Gabe Schrauf, Jack Newberry, and Aaron Schrauf.

A $3 donation is requested. Refreshments will be on sale.

All profits from the concert will go to the girls to help with travel and lodging costs.

ELIZABETHTOWN — The Elizabethtown Community Hospital Auxiliary is selling tickets for its Valentine’s Day Raffle.

This year ’s prize is an overnight stay at the Mirror Lake Inn in Lake Placid, along with breakfast and Swedish massages for two. Tickets are $3 each or $5 for two; and are available from any auxiliary member, the hospital’s community relations office, or Champlain National Bank The drawing will be held on Feb. 12.

Throughout the year, the auxiliary holds various fundraisers. Donations to the auxiliary help the group purchase items that hospital managers aren’t able to include in departmental budgets. In 2009, the group raised over $12,000 which purchased medical record carts, waiting room furniture, a patio awning and chair side televisions for patients.

In addition to equipment, the group awards an annual $500 scholarship, purchases holiday gifts for patients and stocks the ER with necessities for those who find themselves at the hospital unexpectedly and empty-handed.

Contact the hospital’s community relations office at 8733003 for additional information, or to purchase tickets.

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lthough it's a little early for "Spring Cleaning", now is a great time to look through some of your household goods that have been sitting around for awhile, to see if any of them could be useful donations to the NCSPCA. We are always in need of general pet and cleaning supplies, and appreciate any donation, large or small! Cleaning and bedding supplies, especially, are always helpful. Some of these include: newspapers without color inserts, towels of all sizes, twin and double-sized blankets, kitty litter (especially Cat's Pride), bleach, dish soap, laundry detergent, paper towels, and 33-gallon bags.

We are also always in need of dog collars (buckle type) and nylon leashes. All sizes come in handy! Both our dogs and cats appreciate toys, especially those that can be easily cleaned and sterilized. There is nothing quite like a squeaky rubber bone to brighten up a sad pup's day! Dog and cat treats are always welcome. We exclusively use Hill's Science Diet food for our furry friends due to some pets having poor tolerance for varied diets.

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ord has been received that some of our residents who try to escape to warmer climates are reporting much colder weather than they usually get to enjoy. North Country people seem to take it all in stride and kind of have a chuckle as we hear from those down south. A reminder that winter weather still offers us plenty of fun things to enjoy.

Reminder of the Coffee House gathering at the Willsboro Congregational Church on this Saturday evening, Jan. 16, starting at 7 p.m. with the Too Tall String Band providing the entertainment. They also make available homemade goodies for a low price and the gate price is only $5 per person. Another great opportunity on the same evening is to go see the movie “Julie & Julia” showing at the Willsboro School.

Note the change in time this winter it starts at 7:30 instead of 8 p.m.

Camp Pok-O-MacCready is starting their Cabin Fever Lecture Series Tuesday, Jan. 19, starting at 7 p.m. featuring John Rayburn on the early Geology of our region. This is free; call 963-7967 for more information. They will also be featuring a Sunday Winter Survival program on Jan. 21 from 1:30 to 4 p.m., the cost is $8.

Hereto call 963-7967 for more information or to sign up.

The Willsboro Drama Club has an exciting mid-winter event coming up also: “Love & Laugh” is an evening of fine Dining and Music, to be held at the Willsboro School, on Sunday, Jan. 24, starting with a four course meal and entertainment. The cost is $40 per person or $70 for a couple. Call 963-4456 ext. 400 to sign up.

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I was able to attend the Open House for the Essex Theater down at the Willsboro Visitors Center this past Sunday. They offer some great opportunities for people to get involved with their group, either acting, or assisting in the other parts it takes to put on a production. They would truly like to get more people from Willsboro to come join them, so give it some thought and call.

Reports are that Jack Williams is once again back in the Plattsburgh Hospital and progress to recovery could be long and slow. I’m sure he would love to hear from his friends. Sorry to learn of the death of Carlos Feltt; his funeral was held this past Monday here in Willsboro. It was also sad to learn of Livy Hatch’s sudden death, he will be greatly missed in the days ahead. Our sympathy is extended to both families. June Lincoln is progressing nicely and is due to go to her daughters this week while she continues to gain her strength back. I should have a new address by next week.

Pastor Chilton McPheeters returned from his two weeks of vacation. He was able to visit some of his family and also some of the Military bases that he once served on as Chaplin. A few more of our regulars are departing for the warmer climate; hope they find it. I learned that Darren Darrah has made a couple of trips to Florida to visit his family and possibly share his cooking skills on one of the trips, hurry home and best wishes to his dad for a complete recovery.

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don't want to sound like a broken record, but this community badly needs more people on the ambulance squad. That need was illustrated vividly last Sunday nightMonday morning, when there were four EMS calls in under twelve hours—one just before midnight, one just before seven a.m., and two at the same time just after nine in the morning.

That last event is a rare occurrence, but not unknown.

EMS pages can be anything from a bloody multi-vehicle accident on the Northway (in which case firefighters are paged out, too) to an elderly person who's fallen and requires assistance and possibly some light medical attention. Thank heaven none of the calls that night and morning involved a serious or life-threatening injury. All the calls were answered promptly and professionally, as always.

As a volunteer firefighter who hopes to become an EMT soon, I pitched in when I heard the double page, because I knew extra hands might be helpful. During the call, I didn't hear a single complaint from those whose sleep and then work time had been disrupted. Quite the opposite—I recieved a steady stream of valuable explanations as these dedicated technicians did their work, along with plenty of light-hearted banter.

But here's my question to readers of this column: how fair is it to ask a handful of volunteers—I believe you can count our EMTs on one hand—to shoulder such a heavy burden?

Unlike when the siren goes off and everyone for miles around knows that the firefighters

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ord has been received that some of our residents who try to escape to warmer climates are reporting much colder weather than they usually get to enjoy. North Country people seem to take it all in stride and kind of have a chuckle as we hear from those down south. A reminder that winter weather still offers us plenty of fun things to enjoy.

Don’t forget the Jr. Olympics Benefit for Sarah Looby and Charlotte Staats on Jan. 16 from 6-8 p.m. It’s at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall, where parking will be free that night. It’s only $3 to hear Rutabaga, the Blues and pop group, and rock band Alkatraz. Both groups hail from Westport. They need to raise about $1,500, so even if you can’t come and stay, how about coming and leaving a tax-deductible donation? Can’t come but want to donate? Call me at 963-8782. Can’t call? Send donation to Jr. Olympics Fund at 839 Walker Rd, Essex NY, 12936.

At a recent DNC meeting, a lively discussion took place about the meaning of the words “Essex Native,” “Essex Local” and a “Newcomer” (note that newcomers don’t rate the word Essex). Fortunately, I was there, and with my Data Processing Rating on the Watkins Critical thinking Test of 92%, I was able to immediately define the words. Now, the dictionary says a na-

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He said”That’s foolish! If a dog has puppies in a car, does that make the puppies a car?”

A “Native” is any person who can trace ancestry back to or before 1805 and up to 1905, the town’s 100th anniversary. A “Local” can trace back between 1905 and up to 1945, the end of the war to end all wars. Both groups have to be born and lived in Essex. That’s a lot of qualifications for anyone to meet. Everyone else is a “newcomer.”

On the new Town Board, Clair and Mark are “newcomers with prestige” because, while their families hail back to the “local” period, they don’t come from “around here.” Clair comes from Willsboro and Mark from Westport. As for me, I am a “newcomer” with a tiny, tiny, tiny bit of prestige (that’s the amount that fills a humming bird’s belly button) because I married a “native.” Steve is the only “native” on the Town Board. In some minds, because Steve doesn’t live in the Essex Hamlet, his ranking is suspect.

Next week the “Bordeaux Classification” for social rank will be discussed at the DNC and reported in this column.

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So please—if you are able-bodied, alert, and committed to our community—think about volunteering for the ambulance squad, especially if you have any kind of medical experience. Or make a donation, which will be much appreciated, too. If you have any questions, drop me an e-mail and I'll either answer them or get answers for you.

I'm still a newbie in the world of emergency response, but I have come to understand what an absolutely vital role it plays in the life of our community. Having got Firefighter One out of the way, I plan to enroll in the EMT course the next time it's available in the area. I'd love to have classmates from Westport.

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n article originally reported by Jon Alexander regarding possible nepotism in Essex County government has already generated quite a bit of buzz among county employees and residents here; and it's not too hard to understand why.

To be clear, Jon is of no relation to our publisher, Mr. Daniel Alexander. A former employee of Denton Publications, Jon often does some freelance writing for us. I probably would have written a similar article had he not done so first.

His article raises two very important questions. First, "Does the fact that there are a number of county employees related to high-ranking county officials constitute nepotism?" and secondly, "Should the public be concerned about it?"

County jobs are some of the most sought-after in this region; and for good reason. The jobs are often very secure with better-than-average pay and good benefits.

With so many familial relationships among county employees, it seems a case could be made for nepotism. Still, even if you do consider these hiring practices to be nepotism, is it of any major concern to the residents of Essex County?

Just as Sandy Lewis alluded to in his address to the County Board, employees being related to one another does not necessarily mean that they are not qualified to be in the position. What would be concerning is if family members were hired in the place of more qualified applicants simply because of their blood ties.

Still, I have to wonder if the instances where family members were hired have less to do with last names and more to do with timing and old-fashioned party politics.

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ty payroll also tend to be some of the most politically involved, especially in the Republican Party. Government hiring based on political affiliation and favors seems to be at least somewhat more socially acceptable than nepotism, even though it often results in the same problems, and the line between the two often becomes blurred.

Civil Service Exams were put in place to deal with such

By Matt Bosley issues, but not all county jobs require applicants to take an exam. Educational requirements are often included in job descriptions, but those making the hires don’t always adhere to them.

Jobs at the county don't become available very often, and when they do, high-ranking county officials are often the first to know about it. There's no doubt that the people closest to them will have an advantage in knowing when to put their name in for consideration and when the Civil Service Exam for a specific position will be administered.

This begs the question: "Where is the oversight?" Ultimately, the oversight for nepotism lies in the hands of the voters.

For that reason, it would be beneficial for county officials to at least inform the voters of instances where members of the same family work for the government and make a conscious effort to avoid even the appearance of impropriety.

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Looking at supermarkets vs. supercenters

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n my Super-Couponing classes, I’m often asked whether it’s easier just to shop at a supercenter, large grocery-discount store combinations that offer “every-day low prices,” or shop at a traditional, “more expensive” supermarket using coupons to achieve greater savings. If you’ve used coupons for any length of time, you know it’s possible to achieve much better savings at the supermarket by following the sales and matching them with coupons.

The reason? Believe it or not, the “every-day low price” strategy is the culprit. Supercenters maintain low prices, avoiding the traditional cycle of sales and price cuts common at supermarket chains. At a supercenter, a $2.50 box of cereal will sell for $2.50 this week, next week and three weeks from now. Meanwhile, over at the supermarket, the price of the same brand of cereal is fluctuating from high to low. It may be $2.99 one week, $2.49 the next and $1.99 the next.

Many shoppers find comfort and a sense of confidence in knowing what prices will be, week after week, at a supercenter.

But the truth is price fluctuations make supermarkets the best places to shop for someone who’s trying to save even more money.

As we’ve learned, making the most of the supermarket’s price cycle can be advantageous to shoppers. When the price of a certain cereal brand takes a dip to $1.99, it’s less expensive than the supercenter’s price. That’s when we move in and use our coupons to bring the price down even more. Sure, we could use the same coupon at the every-day low-price store. But when the sale price of the item at the supermarket drops below the everyday low price of the supercenter, we save even more buying the item at the supermarket.

Recently, a new supercenter opened in my town. During its grand opening the store was abuzz with people lining up, excitedly waiting to take advantage of the low prices. I was curious to compare the new supercenter’s prices with those at other supermarkets in our area. I had just been to the supermarket the previous day and I had my receipt showing the sale prices (before my coupon savings) on 21 different items.

As I strolled the aisles of the new store, I was shocked to see

the difference in prices on the same items I’d just purchased at the supermarket.

What shocked me was how high they were.

Of the 21 items on my receipt, 14 of the products’ “every-day” prices were significantly higher at the supercenter than the sale prices I’d paid one day earlier at the supermarket — in some cases, several dollars’ more on a single item. Six of the products I

By Jill Cataldo purchased were more expensive at the supermarket, but we’re talking pennies more, not dollars — in many cases, the difference between $1.97 and $1.99. And while it’s true the regular prices of the supermarket sale items are often higher, smart shoppers aren’t paying those regular prices. We watch for sales and price drops, then move in and buy what we need when the price hits that low.

Again, while I certainly could have used my coupons at the supercenter to buy the same products, I brought the supermarket’s lower prices down even more by using my coupons there.

Low prices aren’t the only aspect of saving big, however. Supermarkets often offer additional promotions that can cut your grocery bill significantly. Next week, I’ll share the rest of this story and you’ll see how I took those groceries home from the supermarket for 69 percent less than I would have paid using the same coupons on the same items at the supercenter!

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Shining a light on your garden is simple

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ow that ßthe holiday season is done, our yards, doorways, and gardens are once again dark early in the winter evenings. By adding some simple non-holiday lighting to your garden you can enhance the look of your home and create a stunning night design for any season. Three simple ways to do so are with solar lights, spotlights, and accent lights.

Lightening outdoor gardens with solar lights creates a soft light at dusk and into the evening. These lights can be simple path markers or more elaborate and decorative designs. For garden walkways, simply line the walkway every one to two feet with a solar light or randomly scatter the lights along the path. Alternatively, you can place solar lights in the font of a garden bed near low-growing plants so they shine through the flowers or plants. These lights also look nice under shade trees, around any ground covers or accent plants growing under the tree.

Spotlights look lovely lighting up large trees with character such as birch or oak. You can choose between a solar spotlight or one that requires an electrical outlet. To use a spotlight, simply insert the light into the ground so light shines up onto the trunk of the tree and through the canopy. Depending on the size of the tree, you may wish to use two spotlights — one on either side of the trunk. Spotlights can also be used with shrubs or to light up accent plantings. As an added benefit, spotlights can also help light up the house to boost security around your home.

Another way to use lights outdoors is with accent lights.

Simply attach a string of outdoor lights under arbors, pergolas, or porches. During the summer, these lights beckon you outside to enjoy an evening meal with friends and family. During the dark winter months, these lights brighten up the garden and allow you to reminisce about the summer months spent in the garden.

Garden lighting can fit almost any budget. Solar lights help reduce long-term energy costs as do low energy LED lights. And, sometimes one simple light can make a huge difference. Several years ago, my in-laws placed one spotlight by a Scotch pine to create a stunning look. Sadly the tree had to be removed due to disease, but because of the simple, yet elegant lighting effect, I can still visualize the tree’s grace and beauty.

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To the editor, Like many people in Elizabethtown, the Elizabethtown Planning Board has been closely following the development of the Waste Water Treatment project. After attending the public meetings and carefully considering the information presented we have decided to unanimously oppose the Woodruff Lane location for the proposed plant.

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Dinner to benefit Willsboro Drama Club WILLSBORO — The Willsboro Drama Club invites everyone to Love & Laugh: an Evening of Fine Dining and Music Jan. 24, 6 p.m. at the Willsboro Central School Cafeteria.

Admission to the event includes dinner, music, and access to a silent auction. The dinner is a three-course meal featuing BBQ hog wings as an appetizer, Chicken Milan for an entree, and a dessert sampler featuring triple chocolate cake, Creme Brulee, NY style cheesecake, and caramel apple profiterole.

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Census From page 1 “In order to work for the census, you have to take a test,” said Demas.

The field test, which consists of 28 multiple choice questions dealing with basic language and math skills, will qualify prospective workers for the vast majority of available positions.

A separate supervisors’ test is also available to qualify for some of the managerial positions. However, Demas encouraged all supervisor applicants to take the field test as well, since the Census office often looks to hire managers from inhouse.

There is no need to preregister for any of the tests, said Demas, and there’s no need for applicants to worry if they don’t perform well.

“They can take the test again,” said Demas; “they can take it as many times as they want and the highest score counts.”

Applicants who take either of the tests are added to a database that acts as a hiring pool for local census offices. Demas said hiring people from within the communities they canvas is a high priority.

“We need local people to do that,” said Demas.

“They’re more effective at that than the people who are not from that area because they know the streets and they know the neighborhood.”

Another important skill is foreign language, he said, since some of the homes census-takers visit may not be English-speaking.

“Bilingual applicants are highly sought after,” he said. ‘We would go out of our way to hire a bilingual enumerator for that area.”

Most census workers put in between 20 and 40 hours per week with very flexible

schedules, said Demas, many choosing to work evenings and weekends when the houses they visit are more likely to be occupied.

“They don’t go to every house,” said Demas. “They go to the houses that didn’t respond to the mail campaign.”

Questionnaires are sent in March to all known homes and apartments across the country, explained Demas, and the majority are expected to respond by mail.

“This year we have the shortest questionnaire in the history of the census,” said Demas, noting how the form has been shortened from years past to focus on just the most necessary information.

“One of our main projects is to convince people of the

In the Military Williams graduates basic training COLUMBIA, S.C. — Army Reserve Pvt. Emily A. Williams has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Williams is the daughter of Jeanne and stepdaughter of Mark Hummel of Elizabethtown, N.Y. Her father, Joe Williams, resides on Phillips St., Stroudsburg, Pa. The private is a 2007 graduate of the Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School.

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Census information is primarily used in determining the population of an area for the purpose of determining representation in Congress and state legislatures. However, many institutions, both public and private, rely on the population data to determine the need for services in a given area.

“Not only is it good for them to be a part of this information, Demas said, “but it benefits the community as well.”

Though the aggregate information is widely distributed, Demas stressed that the Census does not allow specific information about individuals to be shared, even with other governmental agencies.

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Still, for whatever reason, not every home responds to the questionnaire by mail.

That’s why workers are needed to locate the homes and determine the status of residents.

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United Way closing in on fundraising goal

By Jeremiah S. Papineau jeremiah@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — The United Way of Clinton and Essex Counties Inc. has almost reached its fundraising goal, but there is still work to be done.

John C. Bernardi, executive director of the local United Way, said the nonprofit organization has raised approximately 75 percent of its $700,000 goal. Bernardi gave members of the media an update during a press conference Jan. 14.

“We’re doing pretty well,” said Bernardi. “We think it’s going to be very close, however, and we really would like to rally the community to help us close the gap and finish the campaign.”

Bernardi estimated the campaign needs approximately $30,000 that is “not yet projected or expected” prior to the campaign ending the first week of February. That amount is “comparable” to the amount needed at this point in the annual campaign when compared to recent years, he said.

“We had the same issue last year,” said Bernardi, who attributed much of the difficulty for the 2008-09 fundraising campaign to the troubled state of the economy. “Every year it’s difficult to cross the finish line, but I think the biggest factor that has created the challenge this year is a reduced workforce.”

Companies which have announced lay-offs or closures in the past year have put a dent in the campaign based off the amounts pledged by their employees in previous years, said Bernardi.

“That, certainly, has had an impact,” said Bernardi.

Despite the challenges, the funding — which will help the 33 partner agencies of the local United Way — will come through, Bernardi believes.

“Our network of health and human service services is farreaching throughout the region and it’s great to know that it’s there when you need it,” said Bernardi. “But, in order for us to be able to sustain it, we need people to recognize the importance of it and be willing to support it financially.”

“We’ve done extraordinarily well but we need a little more to make the goal,” Bernardi continued. “We want people to know we’re working very hard to close this gap.”

Those wishing to make contributions toward the local United Way campaign may send donations in care of United Way of Clinton and Essex Counties Inc. to 45 Tom Miller Road, Plattsburgh N.Y. 12901. Donations may also be made through a payroll deduction, which may be arranged through one’s employer.

For more information, contact the local United Way office at 563-0028 or visit www.unitedwayce.org.

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CROWN POINT — Help may be coming for New York commuters affected by the Lake Champlain Bridge closure.

Local and state officials are investigating ways to provide financial relief to those who face the added expense of a longer drive to and from work.

Moriah Supervisor Tom Scozzafava has suggested the money used to operate the Ticonderoga ferry — $17,000 a day — be used to mitigate the financial stress of the bridge closure. The Ti ferry closed Jan. 3 for the season.

“Whether it’s a possibility, I don’t know,” Scozzafava said.

“But it’s worth exploring. I don’t want to build up people’s hopes.”

New York State is already providing financial assistance to businesses impacted by the situation.

“I think it’s fine that there is relief for businesses,” Scozzafava said, “but a lot of individuals are suffering, too.

Some are spending an extra $200-$300 a week in extra gasoline and day care. They need help.

“For hundreds of people this is a daily nightmare,” he added.

Scozzafava’s proposal has the support of the Essex County Board of Supervisors.

“I am a proponent of this idea and hope that this a viable plan,” Crown Point Supervisor Bethany Kosmider said. “Nancy Dougal of the Essex County Transportation

Department is looking into reimbursement for commuters that have been disadvantaged by the closing of the Lake Champlain Bridge.”

It’s not as simple as moving the money from one account to another, Assemblywoman Teresa Sayward explained.

The money used to operate the ferry was federal assistance and the federal government would have to approve any relief plan for individuals.

The federal government is now paying for bridge alternatives, such as the bus service now running from local communities to the Essex ferry.

“It’s a very complex situation,” Sayward said. “When we fix one part, we don’t want to hurt another. More and more people are riding the bus, we don’t want to take action that will hurt that effort.”

Sayward is concerned the federal government could stop funding the bus service if it uses money to help individual motorists.

The bus service doesn’t work for everyone, Sayward acknowledged. People working odd shifts, especially those at Porter Medical Center in Middlebury, aren’t helped by the bus.

Sayward would like to see financial relief for a limited group — those with no alternatives but to drive themselves.

“I think we have a much better opportunity of making this work if we target a specific group,” Sayward said.

Sayward said she is in daily contact of state Department

Teresa Sayward of Transportation officials who are discussing individual financial relief with the federal government. If the federal money is available for individual assistance, she said, things will happen quickly.

“When we get the ‘yes’ word we’re ready to go,” Sayward said.

She credited Scozzafava with keeping the needs of commuters in the minds of state and federal officials.

“Tom’s been a champion on this issue,” she said.

At the same time Sayward said she and others are working to make certain a new ferry service near the site of the former bridge will be open by Jan. 31.

“That’s what we need,” the assemblywoman said. “Getting that ferry in place will solve a lot of problems.”

The Lake Champlain Bridge was closed Oct. 16 when an inspection deemed it unsafe. There are plans for a new bridge, but that construction isn’t expected to be complete until summer of 2011.

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County From page 1 Patti Doyle’s daughter-in-law, Erica Fuller Doyle was hired in the Personnel Department and Palmer ’s sister-inlaw, Shona, was hired to replace Patti Doyle as Deputy Republican Commissioner at the County Board of Elections.

Deborah Palmer ’s daughter, Brianne Weber, is employed in the County Clerk’s office under Joe Provancha, who is Dan Palmer ’s cousin.

When all the salaries are included, the Doyle-Palmer family grosses more than $250,000 a year of taxpayer money.

But according to St. Armand Supervisor Joyce Morency, the lion’s share of this amount falls under the salaries of the county manager and the clerk of the board, both of whom have earned it, she said.

Deborah Palmer earns more than $63,000 annually plus a longevity stipend of $1,680 while Dan Palmer draws a salary of about $95,000 as county manager plus another $18,000 for his position as Information Systems director.

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Morency noted that many county jobs require a civil service exam, and that the test scores can’t be affected by favoritism.

“A lot of these jobs have those restrictions, but you can’t say that the person who scored the highest doesn’t deserve the job regardless if their brother or father works for the county or not,” Morency said.

Morency called Palmer the most effective and fair County Manager she has seen in her 27 years on the board.

But the Palmers aren’t the only officials with family members employed by county government. Others include Elizabethtown Supervisor Noel Merrihew’s daughter, Chelsea, who is employed in the County Clerk’s office, Wilmington Supervisor Randy Preston’s wife Wendy who works in the Office for the Aging, North Hudson Supervisor Robert Dobie’s sister-in-law Sindy Brazee who is employed in the Board of Elections and Sheriff Henry Hommes’s son Scott Hommes who is employed in the county’s Department of Emergency Services.

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Westport to hold informational meeting Jan. 20

Carlos R. Feltt Sr.

WESTPORT — On Thursday, Jan. 20, there will be a meeting at the Wadhams Fire Station to update the community on the Wadhams Water Project. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. The latest design concept from the engineering firm will be present along with a question and answer session.

For additional information, contact the Westport Town Offices at 962-4419.

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St. James’ Church Traditional & Angilician Worship. Father David Ousley, Rector and Rev. Patti Johnson, Decon. Services: Wed. 6 p.m. Health & Prayer Holy Eucharist. Sunday 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist.

United Methodist Church Main Street. 647-8147. Sunday 11 a.m. Worship Service.

Email: afumc1@frontiernet.net Holy Name Catholic Church Rt. 9N, Main Street, AuSable Forks, 6478225, Administrator: Rev. Kris Lauzon, Daily Masses Monday @ 5:15 p.m., Tues. Fri. @ 8 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m., Sun. 9:15 a.m.

Confessions (reconciliation) one half hour before weekend masses.

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St. Matthew’s Catholic Church Black Brook, Silver Lake Rd., 647-8225, Administrator: Rev. Kris Lauzon, Masses Sun. 11 a.m. Confessions (reconciliation) one half hour before each mass.

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United Methodist Rt. 9N. 834-5083. Sunday, 11 a.m. Worship Service. Pastor Rev. Joyce Bruce.

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St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church Court Street. 873-6760. Father Peter Riani., Mass Schedule: Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m., Weekdays: Consult Bulletin.

Thursday 10:15 a.m. Horace Nye Home.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.

Website: http://ccsespn.-grainofwheat.net Church of the Good Shepherd (Episcopal) 10 Williams Street. 873-2509. Sunday, Holy Communion 8 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Healing Prayer Service: Every Wed. 6:30 p.m. Men’s Group: Every Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

Rev. David Sullivan. All are welcome.

Email: goodshepherd-etown@charter.net Web: www.etowngoodshepherd.org United Church of Christ (Congregational) Court Street. 873-6822. Rev. Frederick C. Shaw. Worship Service: Sun. 11 a.m.; Sunday School ages 4 - grade 6. Nursery service Email: FShaw@westelcom.com

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St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Rt. 22. 963-4524.

Father Scott Seymour, Pastor.

Sunday Vigil Mass @ 8 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: 3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Email: stphilip@willex.com Essex Community Church (Methodist) Corner of Rt. 22 and Main St. 963-7766. Rev. John E. Hunn. Sunday Worship Services: 10:15 a.m.; Sunday School; Methodist Women’s Org. - 3rd Wednesday. Pre-School Playgroup - Thursdays 10 a.m.

St. John’s Episcopal Church Church Street. 963-7775. Holy Communion and Church School, Sunday 9:15 a.m., Morning Prayer, Wednesday 9 a.m.

Community Potluck Supper, Tuesday 6 p.m.

Old Testament Bible Study, Wednesdays 10 a.m., Rev. Margaret Shaw.

Email: stjohnschurch@willex.com

World Foundation, 173 French St., Bristol, CT 06010 in memory of Carlos’ great-nephew or the Willsboro Rescue Squad, 1 Point Rd., Willsboro, NY 12996.

Arrangements are in the care of the Hamilton Funeral Home, 294 Mannix Road, Peru. To light an online candle and offer condolences in the memory of Carlos Feltt please visit www.hamiltonfuneralhome.com

WILLSBORO – Carlos R. Feltt, Sr., 86, of Latham, NY, and formerly of Hilton Terrace, Willsboro, entered into eternal life, Thursday, January 7, 2010 with his loving family by his side.

Born October 8, 1923, Carlos was the son of the late Royal S. and Maude H. (Stickney) Feltt. He was educated in Willsboro and on June 27, 1946, he married his sweetheart, Mary White. They raised their children in Willsboro and lived there until 2006 when they moved to Latham.

In the early 1950s, Carlos worked for the D & H Railroad. He served as caretaker of the local cemeteries in Willsboro and took great pride in his work. For over 27 years, he worked at NYCO Minerals, retiring in 1986. Carlos had a love of farming and was employed at several farms in Willsboro. As a happy retiree, he delighted in the wonderful vegetable gardens he maintained and graciously shared his bounty with family and friends.

In his new home in Latham, Carlos enjoyed putting puzzles together, playing cards, and Thursday night dominoes. Every morning at 10:30, he and Mary enjoyed coffee and chatting with their many wonderful friends at Hearthstone Village.

Carlos was a Charter Member of the Willsboro Knights of Columbus Council 7461.

Carlos’ greatest “prides and joys” were not only his four children, but his nine grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. All of them loved their “Pop” very much.

Survivors in addition to his wife include his loving children Jane & Rod Reynolds, Donald & Joan Feltt, MaryAnne Sargent, and Carlos, Jr. & Beverly Feltt; his cherished grandchildren Judy, Bob, Rick, Tom, Tony, Kevin, Lisa, Janelle, and Denise. He is survived by his brother, Edward, and his sister, Mary, as well as several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and a host of nieces and nephews. Carlos was predeceased by his daughter, Maureen, and his brothers, Harold and William.

Calling hours were held Sunday, January 10, 2010 from 2 to 6pm at the Hamilton Funeral Home, 294 Mannix Road, Peru.

Members of the Willsboro Knights of Columbus Council 7461 met at the Hamilton Funeral Home for a 5pm service. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Monday, January 11, 2010 at 11am at the St. Philip of Jesus Church in Willsboro with Rev. Joseph W. Elliot, parish pastor, celebrating. Burial will be in the spring in the Calvary Cemetery in Willsboro.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to Renae and Pamela as well as the Hospice staff for their loving care and support.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Wade’s

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Foothills Baptist Church at Boquet 2172, NY Rt. 22 in Essex. Formerly Church of the Nazarene. Wednesday Night Service at 6 p.m. Worship services are Sunday 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday school 9:45 a.m. For further information call Rev. David White at 963-7160. Email: foothillsbapt@netzero.net

HARKNESS Harkness United Methodist Church Corner Harkness & Hollock Hill Rds., Harkness, NY. 834-7577. Rev. Edith Poland.

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JAY First Baptist Church of Jay Rev. Joyce Bruce, Pastor. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

KEENE St. Brendan’s Catholic Church Saturday Mass at 4 p.m., Sunday Mass at 11:15 a.m.; Pastor: Rev. Joseph Morgan; Pastor. Rectory Phone 523-2200.

Email: stagnesch@roadrunner.com St. Hubert’s All Souls Episcopal Church Sunday Communion Service 10 a.m., June 29 through September 14 Keene Valley Congregational Church Main Street. 576-4711. Sunday Worship Services 10 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m;.

Choir Wednesday evening 7 p.m. and Sunday 9:15 a.m.

Keene United Methodist Church Main Street. Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. Communion 1st Sunday every month.

KEESEVILLE Immaculate Conception - St. John the Baptist 1804 Main Street, 834-7100. Monsignor Leeward Poissant. Ant. Mass Saturdays - 4 p.m. - St. John’s. Sunday Masses; 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception during the winter months.

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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Clinton Street, Keeseville. 834-5432. Sunday Service 9 a.m. Rev. Blair Biddle.

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Rev. Edith Poland. Sunday School 9:45 p.m.; Worship 11 a.m. 834-7577.

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Independent Baptist Church Rte. 22 & Interstate 87, P.O. Box 506, Keeseville, NY. 834-9620. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m., Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m., Bible Study - Wednesday Evening 6 p.m.

Website: office@ibck.org Front Street Fellowship 1724 Front Street, Keeseville, 834-7373.

Pastor Warren Biggar. Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Tuesday: Home Prayer Groups 7 p.m. (Call for locations). Thursday: Ladies Bible Study 2:30 p.m. in Keeseville, 7 p.m. in Plattsburgh (Call for locations). Friday: Celebrate Recovery 6 p.m.; Kingdom Kids 6:30 p.m.; Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Website: www.thebridgekeeseville.com Email: vikki@thebridgekeeseville.com

LEWIS Elizabethtown Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses Rt. 9 West, Lewis, NY. Sunday Public Talk 10 a.m. followed by Watchtower Study 10:35 a.m.; Tuesday 7 p.m. Bible Study & Theocratic Ministry School & Service Meeting.

For further information contact Bill Frawley 873-6563. Email: wmfrawley@charter.net First Congregational Church Lewis, 873-6822. Rev. Frederick C. Shaw.

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WILLSBORO — DOYLE, Rolland Palmer "R.P." Jr., 75, of Mechanicsville, died December 29, 2009. He was employed by GRTC and James River Bus Lines. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Helen Virgie Doyle; children, Rolland P. "Bobby" Doyle III, and wife, Susan, Mark Allen Doyle and wife, Vickie, Dawn Doyle Roberson and husband, Allen, and Barbara J. Doyle; his mother, Ethel Doyle; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; brother, Walter "Bud" Doyle (Nancy); sisters, Ella Coonrod (Kenneth), Dianne Brooks (Thomas). He was preceded in death by his father, Rolland Palmer Doyle Sr.; brother, Earl Doyle; sister, Gloria Doyle Kenney. The family received friends Friday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., and the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road. Funeral services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. Interment at Signal Hill Memorial Park.

Alan Erwin Borden Sr. March 8, 1943 - Jan. 10, 2010 WESTPORT — Alan Erwin Borden Sr., 66, of Lakeshore Rd, died Sunday January 10th 2010 at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in Plattsburgh. He was born March 8th 1943 in Westport NY the son of Alex and Cora (Degroff) Borden.

Alan loved fishing, ice fishing and spending time on the beaches. He was an avid coin collector and enjoyed flee markets.

He is survived by his wife Alice (Mitchell) Borden, of Westport, three children Tim Borden of Conway, South Carolina, Toni Lopez of Liberty, NY, Alan Borden Jr. of Mineville, NY, three brothers, Irving Borden of Westport, Irwin Borden of Westport, and Barry Borden of Keene, one sister Joyce Lawrence of Keene, eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by one brother Robert Borden, two sisters Beverly McGee, and Sharron Borden.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Condolences may be made at www.wmmarvins.com.

Arrangements are with W.M.Marvin’s Sons funeral home in Westport.

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Calvary Baptist Church Rt. 86. 946-2482. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. (classes for all ages); Morning Worship 11 a.m. & Evening Service 7 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 p.m.

St. Margaret’s Roman Catholic Church Mass Sat. 6 p.m., Sun. 7:30 a.m.

Administrator: Rev. Kris Lauzon Confessions 5:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Whiteface Community United Methodist Church Rt. 86 and Haselton Rd. The whiteface Community UMC & Pastor Joyce Bryson invite you to join us for worship at 10:30 a.m. followed by a time for coffee & fellowship.

Visitors welcome.

Sunday School begins at 9:15 a.m. and child care for children up to age 7 is provided during worship. Church Office open 10 a.m. 1 p.m. Tues. - Fri. Office telephone 9467757. Riverside Thrift Shop located in the Methodist Barn open 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wed. & Sat. Call 946-2922 for questions concerning Thrift Shop. The Ecumenical Emergency Food Shelf and Outreach Program is located in the Rubin Sanford Building next to the church and is open Thurs. 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Call 946-7757 with questions concerning our fuel assistance program. Senior Lunch Program Tues. & Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Call 946-2922 during that time only for assistance.

WESTPORT

Federated Church Main Street. 962-8293. Sun. Worship 9 a.m. including Children’s Church, followed by Bible Study 10:15 a.m. (beginning Sept. 13).

Choir rehearsal Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.

Bible/Book study in the parsonage Thurs.

6:30 p.m. Youth Group beginning this Fall.

Everyone welcome. Pastor Leon Hebrink. www.westptchurch.com Westport Bible Church 24 Youngs Road. 962-8247. Pastor Dick Hoff.

Sunday Early Worship and Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Coffee Break 10:30 a.m.; Second Worship Service 11 a.m.; Olympian Club (Grades 1-6) 5:30 p.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 p.m.; Thursday Men’s Bible Study 6:30 p.m.; Saturday Teen Club 6 p.m.

Email: westportbiblech@westelcom.com The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Rt. 9N. 962-4994. Branch Pres. Fred Provoncha. Sacrament Meeting 10 a.m.; Sunday School 11:20 a.m.; Priesthood & Relief Society 12:10 a.m.; Primary 11:20 a.m. 1 p.m.

St. Philip Neri Catholic Church 6603 Main St., Father Peter Riani, Pastor.

Residence, 873-6760. Mass schedule: Sat., 7 p.m. (Summer only); Sun., 8:30 a.m.

Weekdays: consult bulletin.

Email: allrises@westelcom.com

Wilmington Church of the Nazarene Wilmington, NY. 946-7708 or 946-2434.

Marty J. Bausman, Pastor. Sunday School and Adult Bible Study 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship and Praise 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday - Family Night at Church 7 p.m. (Adult Bible Study, King’s Kids - ages 3-12, Teen Group - ages 13-17).

Email: mbausman@whiteface.net

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Congregational United Church of Christ 3799 Main Street, P.O. Box 714. Worship and Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. Pastor Jan Jorgensen, church: 518-963-4048, home: (514) 721-8420. pastorjorgensen@gmail.com United Methodist Church Rt. 22. 963-7931. Sunday Worship Services 9 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. After school religous education program 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. on Thursdays (Only when school is in session)

Wilmington Interdenominational Holiness Camp 704 Hardy Rd., Wilmington, NY. Service Times: Fri.-Sat. 7 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Evangelist: Rev. Becca Dyke, Watertown, NY

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Send events at least two weeks by: • e-mail to northerncalendar@denpubs.com • fax to 1-518-561-1198 • snail-mail in care of “Regional Calendar” to 24 Margaret St., Suite 1, Plattsburgh N.Y. 12901 ...or submit them on-line at www.denpubs.com!

Friday, Jan. 15 Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library Bookmobile stops: Bright Beginnings, 62 Northern Ave., Plattsburgh, 1-1:30 p.m.; Pine Harbour, 15 New Hampshire Road, 1:35-2 p.m.; Lake Forest, Plattsburgh, 2:05-3 p.m.; South Acres Mobile Home Park, 16 Sonya Way, Plattsburgh, 3:30-4 p.m.

WILLSBORO — Story hour, Paine Memorial Free Library, 2 Gilliland Lane, 9:30-11 a.m. 963-4478.

CHAMPLAIN — The Logger performance, Northeastern Clinton Central Middle School, 103 Route 276, 1:15 p.m.

ROUSES POINT —American Legion Auxiliary Spaghetti Dinner, 29 Pratt St., 5 p.m. 297-2600.

LAKE PLACID — Artist reception for Alex Schuchard, 511 Galler y, 2461 Main St., 6-8 p.m. Exhibit open until March 22.

PLATTSBURGH — Open Family Swim, Wellness Center at PARC, 295 New York Road, 7-9 p.m. $2. 562-6860.

LAKE PLACID — Harpist Martha Gallagher performs, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Drive, 8-10:30 p.m.

Admission $15. 523-2512 or www.lakeplacidarts.org.

Saturday, Jan. 16 TUPPER LAKE — How to Wholesale Workshop, The Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Fee $35. 8911632.

PERU —Knights of Columbus Council 7273’s all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner, St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., 4:30-6:30 p.m. Meals $7 per person, $3 for children 6-12, free for children 5 and younger. Take-outs available.

WHALLONSBURG — Junior Olympics Benefit Concert, Whallonsburg Grange Hall, State Route 22, 6-8 p.m. $3 donation requested. 962-4386.

MORRISONVILLE — North Country Squares Dance Club meets, Clinton County Fairgrounds, 84 Fairgrounds Road, 7 p.m. Caller and cuer Carl Trudo.

561-7167 or 492-2057.

WILLSBORO — Willsboro Coffee House featuring Too Tall String Band, Willsboro Congregational Church, 3799 State Route 22, 7 p.m. Cost $5 adults, $2

students.

WILLSBORO — “Julie and Julia,” Willsboro Central School, 29 School Lane, 7:30 p.m. $5 adults, $2 age 18 and younger.

PLATTSBURGH — Greyspoke performs, Monopole, 7 Protection Ave., 10 p.m. 563-2222.

Sunday, Jan. 17 SARANAC — Second annual Francis Perry Memorial Spaghetti Dinner, Saranac Volunteer Fire Department, 3277 State Route 3. 293-8290.

ELLENBURG DEPOT — All-you-caneat pancake breakfast, Ellenburg Depot Volunteer Fire Department, 5058 U.S. Route 11, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Adults $6.50, children 12 and younger $3.50, children 5 and younger free. Take-outs available.

PLATTSBURGH — Free bowling for Plattsburgh town residents, North Bowl Lanes, 28 North Bowl Lane, 8:30 a.m.

Pre-registration required. 562-6860.

TUPPER LAKE — Family Art and Nature Day, The Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, 1 p.m. Program discussing winter ice crystals. 359-7800.

PLATTSBURGH — Champlain Valley Right to Life March for Life, Blessed John XXIII Newman Center, 90 Broad St., 1:30 p.m. Program at St. John’s Catholic Church, 18 Broad St., 2 p.m.

BEEKMANTOWN — Family Fun Ski Night, Beartown Ski Area, Beartown Road, 6-9 p.m. Free skiing and snowboarding for town of Plattsburgh or Beekmantown residents. Bring own equipment.

562-6860 or 561-1149.

Monday, Jan. 18 (Martin Luther King Day) ROUSES POINT — “Aquatic Nuisances,” provided by Colleen Hickey of the Lake Champlain Basin, Dodge Memorial Library, 144 Lake St., 9:30-10:30 a.m.

297-6242.

UPPER JAY — Quilter’s Gathering, Wells Memorial Library, 12230 State Route 9N, 4 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH — Life drawing classes, North Country Food Co-op, 25 Bridge St., 6:30 p.m. 561-5904.

Tuesday, Jan. 19 Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library Bookmobile stops: Saranac Town Hall, 3662

This week’s theme: “Just do it” ACROSS 1 Apply crudely 5 Practice exercise 10 Man __: 1920 U.S. Horse of the Year 14 Interface developed for the Intel x86 family of microprocessors 19 Juanita’s “this” 20 Arabian peninsula capital 21 Part 22 Southern New Mexico county 23 Unlikely bar snack?

25 Hair stylist’s blunder?

27 Try 28 South side?

30 Quarrel 31 Don’t just sit there 33 Provides with funds 35 Hilo exchanges 39 Santa __ 43 A single bounce, in baseball 46 Glacial ridge 47 Sch. founded by Jefferson 48 Place marker in “The Compleat Angler”?

52 Beaver, to Ward 53 Churn 55 Copycats 56 Paint spill sound 57 Soprano Lily 58 Ligurian Sea city 59 Kitchen tools 62 Class 64 Beatles girl with a “little white book”

66 Snack brand sold in twists and puffs 69 Pan-fried 70 Singer with The Velvet Underground in the ‘60s 72 Nice piece of change 74 Household servant 75 Talky get-together 78 Like eagles 80 82-Across cry 82 Alley wanderer 84 Equiangular geometric figure 86 Lower Manhattan neighborhood 88 Jazz home 89 Legend creator 92 Sugar source 93 Maker of nonstick cookware 94 British golfer Poulter 95 Paid athletes with upscale apartments?

99 Kin of -kin 100 Like some waves 102 Eye shadow?

103 Cuts into 105 Kept a partner up, maybe 107 Rather modern 110 Scale’s fifth 111 Primarily 114 Jewish community orgs.

116 Arm bones 120 Tennis great’s swimwear?

124 Typical dog’s motto?

126 Vaudeville show 127 Race 128 They’re usually made of

Route 3, Saranac, 1-1:45 p.m.; Cadyville Fire House, 2122 Route 3, Cadyville, 22:30 p.m.; Roderick Rock Senior Housing, 2025 Route 22B, Morrisonville, 3-3:30 p.m.; Morrisonville Post Office, 1934 Route 22B, Morrisonville, 3:40-4:15 p.m.

UPPER JAY — Story time, Wells Memorial Library, 12230 State Route 9N, 3:30-4 p.m. 946-2644.

UPPER JAY — Story time, Wells Memorial Library, 12230 State Route 9N, 3:30 p.m. 946-2644 WILLSBORO — Cabin Fever Lecture Series with John Rayburn, Pok-O-MacCready Outdoor Education Center, 1391 Reber Road, 7 p.m. 963-7967.

Wednesday, Jan. 20 ROUSES POINT — Open skate, Rouses Point Civic Center, Lake Street, 4-5:20 p.m. $2.

ROUSES POINT — Job search workshop, Dodge Memorial Library, 144 Lake St., 7-9 p.m. 297-6242.

PLATTSBURGH — Open mic night with Mike Pedersen of Elephant Bear, Monopole, 7 Protection Ave., 9 p.m. 5632222.

Thursday, Jan. 21 Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library Bookmobile stops: Port Kent Post Office, 31 First St., 1:30-2 p.m.; Keeseville Country Gardens, Hill Street, 2:15-2:45 p.m.; Curtains, Curtains, Curtains parking lot, 24 Rectory St., Clintonville, 3-3:30 p.m.; Ada Court, Cliff Haven, 4:15-4:45 p.m.

WESTPORT — Story hour, Westport Library, 6 Harris Lane, 10 a.m. 962-8219.

LAKE PLACID — Story hour, Lake Placid Public Library, 2471 Main St., 10:15 a.m. 523-3200.

SARANAC LAKE — Preschool story hour, Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St., 10:30 a.m. 891-4190.

PLATTSBURGH — Journey Into Reading, Champlain Centre Mall, 60 Smithfield Blvd., 4:30-6:30 p.m. Reading for children up to age 16 with free book provided.

Hosted at center court. www.journeyintoreading.org.

PLATTSBURGH — Movie Night featuring The Cutting Edge, Plattsburgh Public Library, 19 Oak St., 6 p.m.

WESTPORT — Blues Night featuring

African Blackwood 129 Barely managed, with “out” 130 Explorer Amundsen 131 Vodka in a blue bottle 132 ‘30s veep John __ Garner 133 Mothers’ groups?

DOWN 1 Charging result 2 On the Aegean 3 Old Navajo enemies 4 It may be picked up at a pub 5 British mil. award 6 Made a jingle 7 Accustom 8 “Aeneid” language 9 Puzo novel, with “The” 10 Dot follower, perhaps 11 Vocational course 12 Baseball’s Matty 13 Calls the game 14 Sectional home 15 Daze of wine and rosés?

16 Security pmt.

17 Diner req.

18 Great Lakes’ __ Canals 24 Java choice 26 LAX info 29 Album track 32 Three-tone chord 34 Ties the knot 36 “What a jerk!”

37 Medical stat?

38 Detected 39 Newborn’s achievement?

40 To have, to Henri 41 Bringin’ up a crime boss portrayer?

42 Gelatin garnish 44 Eye blatantly 45 Bell sounds 49 Horizontal bar dismount 50 Op art viewer’s cry, maybe 51 Elite unit 54 Queen with a Grammy 57 Like a good waiter 60 Prynne’s stigma 61 Pens and needles 63 Micronesia’s largest island 65 __-deucy 67 Baja bears 68 Shell alternative 71 Actor’s dream 73 Mullally of “Will & Grace” 75 Astronauts’ wear 76 Accomplish 77 Food in shells 79 Orphan boy of old comics 81 Jonah’s problem 83 Keister 85 Bright signs 87 Pamplona chorus

Joan Crane and Steve Feinbloom, Westport Library, 6 Harris Lane, 7 p.m.

962-4022.

Friday, Jan. 22 PLATTSBURGH — Celebration of Scholarship, State University of New York at Plattsburgh, 101 Broad St., 8:30 a.m.

Second floor of Feinberg Library. Showcase of scholarly publications by SUNY Plattsburgh faculty. Coffee and rolls provided. 564-3095.

WESTPORT — Public meeting regarding property tax exemptions for senior citizens, Westport Town Hall, 6486 Main St., 3 p.m. 962-4419.

ROUSES POINT — Open skate, Rouses Point Civic Center, Lake Street, 4-5:20 p.m. $2.

PLATTSBURGH — Chamber of Commerce annual dinner and dance “Puttin’ on the Glitz,” Westside Ballroom, 295 New York Road, 6 p.m. 563-1000.

CHAZY — “Half & Half ” lecture with Kate Messner and Wendy Gordon, Alice T. Miner Museum, 9618 U.S. Route 9, 7 p.m. 846-7336.

PLATTSBURGH — Open Family Swim, Wellness Center at PARC, 295 New York Road, 7-9 p.m. $2. 562-6860.

Saturday, Jan. 23 AUSABLE FORKS — Story time for children ages 3-7, Au Sable Forks Free Library, 9 Church Lane, 10:30 a.m. 6475596.

PAUL SMITHS — Viewing of “Strangers in the Woods,” Paul Smiths Visitor Interpretive Center, 8023 State Route 30, 1-2 p.m. Donations suggested. 3273000.

SARANAC LAKE — Fifth Annual Saranac Lake Talent Show, Harrietstown Town Hall, 39 Main St., 6 p.m. $5 application fee, 891-0182.

Sunday, Jan. 24 PLATTSBURGH — Free bowling for Plattsburgh town residents, North Bowl Lanes, 28 North Bowl Lane, 8:30 a.m.

Pre-registration required. 562-6860.

WILLSBORO — Winter Turkey Shoot, Willsboro Fish and Game Club, Fish and Game Road, 12-3 p.m. 873-2198.

TUPPER LAKE — Family Art and Nature Day, The Wild Center, 45 Museum

90 Future time of need, metaphorically 91 Writer Tyler 95 Smiling, probably 96 Damp at daybreak 97 Ivy League color 98 Search all over 101 As much as you can carry 104 Undernourished 106 Onion __ 108 Biblical queendom 109 Rye lead-in 112 Bottom lines 113 Vichyssoise veggie 115 Design detail, briefly 117 Apt company for this puzzle?

118 Port of Yemen 119 Lays down the lawn 120 Boxer’s warning 121 Classic wheels 122 Actress Gardner 123 Transit end?

125 L.A.-to-Tucson dir.

Drive, 1 p.m. Program featuring Adirondack turtles. 359-7800.

WILLSBORO — Winter survival, PokO-MacCready Outdoor Education Center, 1391 Reber Road, 1:30-4 p.m. Ages 10 and older. $8. 963-7967.

CHAZY — Open skate, Scotts’ Memorial Rink, 52 MacAdam Road, 5-6:20 p.m.

WILLSBORO — Willsboro Drama Club Benefit Dinner, Willsboro Central School, Farrell Lane, 6 p.m. $40 per ticket or $70 per couple. Reservations by calling 9634456, ext. 400.

Monday, Jan. 25 ROUSES POINT — Open skate, Rouses Point Civic Center, Lake Street, 4-5:20 p.m. $2.

PLATTSBURGH — Life drawing classes, North Country Food Co-op, 25 Bridge St., 6:30 p.m. 561-5904.

Tuesday, Jan. 26 PLATTSBURGH — Brown Bag Series: Per vasive Developmental Disorders, Clinton County Gover nment Building First Floor Meeting Room, 137 Margaret St., 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.

UPPER JAY — Stor y time, Wells Memorial Library, 12230 State Route 9N, 3:30 p.m. 946-2644 WILLSBORO — Cabin Fever Lecture Series with Sharp Swan, Pok-O-MacCready Outdoor Education Center, 1391 Reber Road, 7 p.m. 963-7967.

ELIZABETHTOWN — First rehearsal for Pleasant Valley Chorale's spring session, Elizabethtown Social Center, 7626 State Route 9, 7 p.m. 873-7319.

Wednesday, Jan. 27 CHAZY — Chazy Public Librar y Board of Trustees meeting, 9633 State Route 9, 5 p.m.

ROUSES POINT — Job search workshop, Dodge Memorial Librar y, 144 Lake St., 7-9 p.m. 297-6242.

LAKE PLACID — An evening with Linda Sue Park, North Country School, 4280 Cascade Road, 7 p.m., Admission $25. 523-9329.

PLATTSBURGH — Open mic night with Mike Pedersen of Elephant Bear, Monopole, 7 Protection Ave., 9 p.m.

563-2222.

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SATURDAY January 16, 2010

Warriors sneak past Elizabethtown-Lewis

By Matt Bosley matt@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — Alicia Mahoney and Morgan Jaquish combined for 27 points to lead Willsboro past the Lions 40-32 in MVAC girls basketball Jan. 12.

The two teams appeared to be evenly matched early on. Tied at nine mid-way through the second quarter, the Warriors began to pull away and went into halftime with a 15-9 lead.

“We didn’t shoot the ball particularly well throughout the game,” said Lions head coach Don Ratliff. “And we had a little bit of trouble with their big girls.”

Mahoney was effective in the low post for Willsboro, amassing 15 points. Foul trouble limited her minutes in the third quarter, but Jaquish made up for her absence, sinking eight of her 12 points that period.

“Our press was pretty effective in the second half, but their big girls ran the floor and got some easy baskets,” Ratliff explained.

Lilly Whalen kept the Lions in the game with three second-half 3-pointers, and finished with 11 points to lead the team in scoring. Shonna Brooks added seven points to go with eight rebounds and four blocks.

“Both girls are eighth graders,” said Ratliff, “so we have a bright future ahead of us.”

Elizabethtown-Lewis pulled to within five in the fourth quarter, but couldn’t hold off the Warriors’ attack down the stretch.

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Willsboro (40) H. Bruno 1-0-2, S. Bruno 1-0-2, Holland 0-1-1, Jaquish 6-0-12, Mahoney 7-1-15, Porter 3-0-6, Sayward 1-0-2, Schrieber 0-0-0.

Totals: 19-2-40.

Elizabethtown-Lewis (32) Ashline 2-0-5, Brooks 2-3-7, Cassavaugh 0-0-0, Harwood 1-03, Jones 1-0-2, LeVien 0-0-0, Jen McGinn 1-0-2, Provost 1-0-2, Whalen 4-0-11. Totals: 12-3-32.

Three Pointers: Harwood, E-L, (1) Willsboro forward Morgan Jaquish goes up for a layup during an MVAC girls basketball game Jan. 12. Jaquish scored 12 points from the low post to help the Warriors’ to a 40-32 win over Elizabethtown-Lewis.

Photo by Matt Bosley

Boys Basketball Indian/Long Lake 52, Keene 40 INDIAN LAKE — The Beavers shot well, but had no answer for Kris Bain as they fell to Indian/Long Lake in a nonleague contest Jan. 8.

The 6-foot-2 Bain scored 27 to go with 11 rebounds as the Orange continually took advantage of their inside matchup.

Zach Mitchell added 22 points and seven assists for Indian/Long Lake.

Keene was led by the effort of Luke Andrews, who collected 13 of his 17 points in the second half, including two 3-pointers. Cody Whitney was the only other Beaver in double figures with 10.

Peru 57, AuSable Valley 43 PLATTSBURGH — A strong effort from the Indians’ big men proved too much for AuSable Valley in CVAC boys basketball action Jan. 8.

Robert Duquette scored 21 points for Peru and Kaleb Gohlke added 11, many of their points created in the paint.

Kyle Carter also chipped in 11, including eight free throws.

Three Patriots made it to double figures, led by T.J. Burl with 13. Jordan Coolidge notched 11 and Brody Douglass 10.

They held a 13-9 lead after the first quarter.

Foul trouble hurt AuSable Valley down the stretch, however, and they were outscored 28-18 in the second half.

Willsboro 41, Tupper Lake 40 TUPPER LAKE — The Warriors’ depth proved to be the difference in a narrow non-league win Jan. 9.

Lucas Strong hit two 3-pointers to finish with 12 to lead Willsboro, and Alex Hamel added 10 as the two teams traded leads throughout the contest.

Clay Sherman came off the bench to score seven of the Warriors’ nine fourth quarter points, allowing Willsboro to hold on for the win.

Nick O’Niell led the Lumberjacks with 14, and Nick Klossner added 12.

Elizabethtown-Lewis 63, Lake Placid 48 ELIZABETHTOWN — The Lions ran their offense well againts Lake Placid and went on to victory in MVAC boys basketball Jan. 11.

Ben Goff scored 10 points in the second quarter to help Elizabethtown pull ahead of the Blue Bombers. He would finish with 16 points and nine rebounds.

Hunter Mowery scored 13, going 11-of-18 from the foul line. Evan Drew also notched 13 points.

Brody Perkins led Lake Placid with 18 points.

Plattsburgh 62, AuSable Valley 47 CLINTONVILLE — Turnovers and missed free throws plagued the Patriots in their loss to Plattsburgh in CVAC boys basketball Jan. 12.

The Hornets forced 23 turnovers from AuSable Valley and forced the issue in the paint. Tre Bucci amassed 17 points and Kyle LaPoint added 16 points for Plattsburgh.

Jordan Coolidge led the Patriots with 22 points and Brody Douglass chipped in 10. T.J. Burl, normally the team’s leading scorer, was held to just nine.

Girls Basketball Indian/Long Lake 57, Keene 21 INDIAN LAKE — The Orange held Emma Nye to just eight points and stifled Keene in MVAC girls basketball Jan. 8 Led by Carli Reynold’s 17 points, Indian/Long Lake went on a 24-0 run in the first quarter and never looked back, going into halftime ahead 34-6.

Nye still notched eight points to lead Keene, a team that

Eagles forward Willa McKinley works past Johnsburg’s Kelsey Williford and Bridgette Crooms in MVAC girls basketball action Jan. 12. McKinley notched 12 points and nine steals in Westport’s 65-16 win over the Jaguars.

Photo by Jim Carroll / OverimePhotography.com

suffered at the free-throw line. Anna Kowanko added four points.

Tupper Lake 50, Willsboro 35 WILLSBORO — The Lumberjacks raced out to an early lead and held on for the win against Willsboro in a nonleague game Jan. 8.

Tupper Lake went on a 19-2 run in the first quarter with a combination of tight defense and quick transition passing.

Led by Carley Aldridge’s 14 points and Hunter Aldridge’s 13 points, the Lumberjacks went into intermission ahead 279.

Willsboro found their way on offense in the second quarter and outscored Tupper Lake 26-23. Alicia Mahoney led the Warriors with 11, including seven free throws. Serene Holland added five.

Crown Point 28, Elizabethtown-Lewis 25 ELIZABETHTOWN — A late rally by the Lions fell barely short in a non-league game with Crown Point Jan. 8.

Elizabethtown-Lewis scored eight points in the final two minutes to close a 28-17 gap, but it was too little, too late.

Cassie Jones led the Lions with six points, and Lily Whalen hit a pair of treys for six points of her own. Kylee Cassavaugh notched six steals and six assists.

Marissa Titus led the Panthers with 13 points and Lindsay Brace added 10.

Peru 46, AuSable Valley 34 PLATTSBURGH — A stagnant first half was too much for the Patritots to recover from as they fell to Peru in CVAC girls basketball Jan. 8.

Peru’s defense limited AuSable Valley to just 10 first half points. Meanwhile, the Indians knocked down six 3-pointers in the first two periods and accumulated an 18-point lead by halftime.

AuSable Valley executed a full-court press in the second half and outscored Peru 24-18, but could not cut far enough into Peru’s lead.

Alexis Coolidge had 14 points to lead AuSable Valley and Michelle Taylor added 11.

Kelly Kezar had four of Peru’s nine 3-pointers and finished with 12 points to lead her team. Megan Breton hit two treys and finished with nine points.

Keene 31, Minerva-Newcomb 19 MINERVA — The Beavers held Minerva-Newcomb to five second half points and pulled away for a win in a non-league contest Jan. 11.

Emma Nye led Keene with 15 points, including the game’s only 3-pointer, in a contest rife with turnovers.

Renna Yandon and Hillary Bureau each scored six for Minerva-Newcomb.

Westport 65, Johnsburg 10 WESTPORT — The Eagles preserved their undefeated record in emphatic fashion with a win over Johnsburg in MVAC girls basketball Jan. 12.

Valentina Rodriguez scored 16 and Martha McKinley added 12 points as Westport raced out to a 26-4 lead after the first quarter. Willa McKinley also contributed 12 points to go with nine steals.

Aisleigh Frum recorded eight rebounds for Westport and Christina Sherman dished out eight assists.

SATURDAY January 16, 2010

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Adirondack bucks: Walking themselves to death?

But I paid for our park with my taxes how can you charge a fee to use it?

Currently, the Trail Supporter patch, available with a $5 donation, is one of the only methods for non-anglers, hunters or trappers to contribute to the Conservation Fund.

The Habitat Stamp pin is a token of appreciation that is provided to individuals that make a voluntary $5 contribution to DEC to preserve wildlife habitat across NY state.

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he concept of charging an entrance toll, a user fee or a parking permit to utilize public lands, such as those encompassed within the 6.5 million acres Adirondack Park is an issue that always stirs people’s emotions.

However if the quality of the experience declines due to misuse and abuse of the woods and waters, lack of conservation law enforcement, wilderness protections and other similar matters, we will all pay in the end.

On busy summer weekends there may be up to 100 rafts, each holding 8 to 10 people, riding a dam released bubble through the public waters of the Hudson River gorge.

At a cost of around $75 to $85 per person, the 17-mile run from Indian Lake to North River provides nearly a dozen whitewater outfitters with a steady, three season income.

Incorporated into each outfitter’s rate structure is a town imposed user fee for each paddler in the raft. Annually, these user fees contribute over $75,000 to the town of Indian Lake, a sizable chunk of change for a small town budget.

The regularly scheduled water releases from Lake Abanakee have enabled outfitters to reliably offer rafting adventures throughout the summer and into the fall. And while the ride is exciting, it’s a far more family friendly experience than springtime runs when the raging Class V-VI river is filled with snowmelt and chunks of ice.

To the paddlers, the user fees go unnoticed. Guests leave happy after a thrilling, 17-mile wilderness adventure, the hotels and bars are full, the restaurants are busy and local taxes are relatively stable.

A similar process plays out on the Sacandaga River near Lake Luzerne, where a regularly scheduled dam release provides whitewater enthusiasts with a similar, watery bubble of opportunity all summer long.

However, user fees collected for the use of the Sac’s public waters are deposited into the bank account of National Grid, a British consortium that now owns the former Niagara Mohawk Power Company dam.

Is it fair to charge paddlers a fee for the use of a public river? Would it be any different than collecting money from hikers utilizing trails in the Forest Preserve or from paddlers utilizing local streams and ponds?

The very notion goes against principles of our national culture. It violates our inherent right of a sense of adventure, the freedom to roam at will and the ingrained, pioneer spirit that seems to dwell in the very core of most outdoor travelers.

Such is the conundrum currently facing many state and national agencies charged with the responsibility of managing our nation’s wild lands.

In future years, the value of our wild lands will surely increase due to both the financial and climate changes that lie ahead.

While officials interested in implementing user fees on public park lands may be questioned about the fairness of charging fees for taxpayer-supported operations, collecting a fee for the cost of a so-called "free" service has its advantages.

"The issue of the fairness of user fees was answered in the parks and recreation industry 15 years ago," explained Ken Conway, a Park Director in Cameron County, Texas. "Users of parks are willing to pay a reasonable fee for a quality service.

The whole recreation industry nationwide has really em-

braced user fees as a way to make sure there's support in the budget from year to year."

Camping and RV sites on South Padre Island generated over $1.6 million in revenue for Cameron County, Texas last year.

It has been estimated that one out of every five US travelers will choose an outdoor vacation this year. But, it is a fact that over 100 million people live within a day’s drive of the Adirondack Park. Do the math!

If just a $10 fee was collected from only the estimated 200,000 visitors that visit the Eastern High Peaks annually, the state could collect an easy $2 million.

Think of the income that New York state could generate with the registration of mountain bikes, as it is done in popular destinations such as Moab and Red Rock.

Or even canoes. Of course, for anyone purchasing a hunting, trapping or fishing license, such registrations would be included.

Registrations could be purchased through a special unit of the motor vehicles office. Purchases could be accomplished instantly via the current DECALS computer licensing system.

User fees are currently being collected for the use of state parklands in nearly a dozen states including California, Texas, Wisconsin, Colorado, Oregon, Arizona, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and New Hampshire. Could New York be next?

Many people don’t realize it, but New York is already there! For several years, New York State has collected user fees, through the Department of Motor Vehicles. ATV and snowmobile registrations include fees dedicated to the development of off-road trails. Sadly, the money has been paid, but development of the trails is still lagging.

If user fees were to be collected from all user groups, including hikers, bikers, paddlers. climbers and skiers, the proceeds would have return to the trails and bridges, put in sites and accessible waters.

In 2006, the DEC instituted a voluntary user fee for hikers with its Trail Supporter patch. All monies raised from sales of the $5 patch are dedicated to the Conservation Fund's Outdoor Recreation, Trail Maintenance, and Development Account to help maintain and enhance non-motorized trails throughout New York State.

The first year of the program, the DEC sold 482 items with $2,320 revenue. In 2009, only 131 of the voluntary Trail Supporter Patches sold for a total of $655.

Trails Supporter Patches are available for purchase for a $5 donation at all outlets where sporting licenses are sold and they are also sold and on DEC's website.

In a comparable effort focused on hunters and anglers, DEC sales of a $5 habitat stamp, dedicated to the protection and enhancement of fish and wildlife habitat, garnished over $4,000 through voluntary contributions. A lapel pin comes with the donation.

I usually purchase both items, along with my annual Sportsman’s license. At a cost of nearly $90, the annual license is a bargain. It lets me take home a fair quantity of locally raised, free range, all organic, fish, game, fowl and other all natural collectibles such as fresh berries, wild mushrooms and an assortment of other woodland table fare.

Programs such as the Trail Supporter Pass and Habitat Stamp allow users to exhibit their contribution. The development of similar patches for paddlers, rock climbers, backcountry skiers and snowshoers would allow other user groups could provide the opportunity for everyone to contribute and be represented. Such an effort would also go a long way toward reducing the alienation and fragmentation of various user groups.

I have found that most sportsmen and women, are also avid hikers and paddlers, skiers and snowshoers. In actuality, it appears that members of the various user groups often have more commonalities than they have differences. We all share a common bond in our desire to enjoy our respective activities, even if some of the pursuits are limited by the season.

The annual invasion of the ‘leaf peepers’ is one example of a user group traveling the woodlands of the Adirondacks seeking something other than fish or game for their efforts.

Birders, who venture north to view the massive flights of snow geese along Lake Champlain are yet another growing user group. There are many more.

Next week, I will investigate various concepts of implementing user fees. Reader comments and suggestions are most welcome.

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

Contact him at brookside18@adelphia.net

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o dominant bucks “rut themselves to death” in their quest to locate and breed does during the mating season here in the Adirondacks?

I discussed that question the other day with Jim Westover of Westport, himself a longtime avid hunter. Jim said he recently saw a show on one of the outdoor channels that focused on our deer herd in the Adirondacks.

The premise of the show was that our bucks rarely live past age 4 or 5 and a half or reach their true potential because they are forced to wander great distances to find does to breed — at times traveling upward of 15 miles a day.

“They basically said our bucks walk themselves to death because we don’t have the number of deer per square mile that there are in other parts of the country,” Jim said. “They said it takes something like nine deer per square mile to keep a buck from roaming.”

The video, he said, showed large dominant bucks heading into the winter months completely emaciated from the rut, only to succumb to the elements or predators because they lacked the fat reserves needed to make it through the winter.

I asked Ed Reed, senior wildlife biologist with the DEC in Raybrook, his take on the findings of the show. He said while some of the claims sound plausible, other data may have been sensationalized.

“For instance, how did they determine that a buck needs nine does per square mile to be ‘content,’” Reed asked. “Some recent research shows that bucks actually breed with only three to five does each year, and that younger bucks do a significant amount of breeding.”

Reed said a 5-and-a-half-year-old buck is considered old anywhere in the northern U.S. and said the Adirondacks may have an even higher percentage of older deer than other areas because they have so many areas to escape hunters.

“We check very few old bucks at meat lockers each year, but do check some older than 5 and a half every year. I checked a 10-and-a-half-year-old buck a few years ago that had a decent 10-point rack but looked to be in pretty poor body condition,” he said.

Nevertheless, Reed said some of the assertions made during the show sound plausible.

For example, it is well documented that bucks lose body condition during the rut — at times losing 20 percent of their body weight — and must rebuild fat reserves following the rut to increase their chance of survival.

An early onset of severe winter weather can make putting those reserves on even more difficult, he noted.

But, Reed said the harsh weather and poor nutrition here plays as big a part in bucks, and does for that matter, dying at a young age as the rut.

And, Reed said, DEC staff rarely find a dead buck in the deer yards during their annual spring dead deer surveys.

“Our whitetails have been dealing with the rigors of breeding and harsh winters for many thousands of years, so I think they have evolved a solid strategy for survival,” he said. “Evolution favors the strategy that leads to the perpetuation of the species, not necessarily the longevity of individuals.”

Air rifle, firearm safety training offered Warren County 4-H is offering a great course on air rifle training for kids age 10 or older. The class will take place in three sessions — Thursday, Jan. 28, from 6-8 p.m.; Thursday, Feb. 4, from 6-8 p.m.; and Saturday, Feb. 6, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and will include all fundamental safety steps for handling a firearm. Examples include muzzle control, use of personal safety equipment, range rules, developing a sight picture, etc. The air rifles, pellets, pellet traps, and safety glasses are all provided for this event by Warren County 4-H. Warren County 4-H instructors are all either state, or nationally certified in their area of discipline. Safety is always the primary focus of the program. The students must attend all three classes to participate.

All participants must be registered 4-H members to participate for insurance reasons. The $5 fee for non-members includes a membership in Warren County 4-H. The program is free for current 4-H members.

For more information or to pre-register, call 6233291 or 668-4881.

John Gereau is managing editor of Denton Publications and an avid outdoorsman. He can be reached at johng@denpubs.com.

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VN-1/9-2/13/10-6TC56687 -------------------------------TAX COLLECTOR'S NOTICE I, the undersigned Collector of Taxes in and for the Town of Keene, Essex Co., New York have received the Tax Roll and Warrant for the collection of taxes for the year 2010.

I will sit at the following named place during the month of Jan. for the purpose of receiving taxes, from 9:00 AM to 12:00

Noon on Tues., Wed. and Thurs. at the Town Hall Annex, Gristmill Lane, Keene, New York 12942.

Taxpayers have the option of paying taxes with an installment plan with 4 payments. Contact the undersigned tax collector for the details and amounts of each installment.

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Donna Reed Austin Tax Collector Town of Keene Dated: Dec. 30, 2009 VN-1/9,1/16/10-2TC-56688 ----------------------------------------REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Westport Central School is seeking requests for proposals for the 2010-2011 school year: Independent Auditor, School Physician and School Tax Collector. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the Westport Central School District Clerk by 12:00 noon on Wednesday, February 17, 2010.

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VN-1/16/10-1TC-56698 ----------------------------------------LEGAL NOTICE The Town of Willsboro is seeking Lifeguards, a Water Safety Instructor, a Summer Camp Cook and Park Rangers for the 2010 summer season to begin on or about July 5th until September 7th.

A Water Safety Instructor needs to be 21 years of age with 3 years lifeguarding experience.

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A Camp Cook should be experienced in institutional food preparation. Experience preferred.

Please send resume and cover letter to Town Supervisor, Willsboro Town Hall PO Box 370, Willsboro NY 12996 on or before February 1, 2010 Ashley R. Walker Clerk, Code Enforcement Office Receptionist/Clerk, Town Offices Town Of Willsboro (518)-963-8668 VN-1/16/10-1TC-56705 ----------------------------------------ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE LEWIS FIRE DISTRICT Please take notice that the organizational meeting of the Town of Lewis Fire District will be held on January 20, 2010 at 7:00 PM at the Lewis Fire Station, 14 Fire Lane, Lewis NY. This notification is being given to the news media pursuant to the provisions of Section 94 of the Public Officers Law of New York.

By Order of the Fire Commissioners of the Lewis Fire District.

Linda Maltzan Secretary/Treasurer Lewis Fire District VN-1/16/10-1TC-56719 -----------------------------------------

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 103 of the General Municipal Law that the TOWN OF WILLSBORO will accept sealed bids for ONE NEW 2010 PICK-UP TRUCK. Specifications and proposal forms may be obtained from the TOWN OF WILLSBORO, Town Clerk.

Sealed bids must be filed in the office of the Town Clerk on or before 4:00 P.M. February 5th 2010. After which the bids will be publicly opened. The successful bidder will be notified by letter and must be prepared to enter into a contract.

The TOWN OF WILLSBORO reserves the right to reject or to waive any informalities in any and all bids if in the best interest s of the TOWN OF WILLSBORO. Bids should be clearly marked BID ENCLOSED: ONE NEW 2010 ? TON PICK-UP TRUCK 65007000 GVWR. PETER JACQUES TOWN OF WILLSBORO, HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT January 7, 2010 VN-1/16/10-1TC-56707 -----------------------------------------

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that I, Sheila Borden, Collector of Taxes of the Town of Westport, have duly received the tax roll and warrant for the collection of taxes within the Town of Westport for the year 2010, and that I will be collecting taxes at the Westport Town Hall, 22 Champlain Ave., Westport, NY from 8:00 – 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Take Further Notice, that taxes may be paid on or before February 1st, without interest. On all taxes after such date, there shall be added interest for each additional month under taxes are turned over to the county treasurer.

Sheila A. Borden, Tax Collector VN-1/16/10-1TC-56714 ----------------------------------------PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF APPLICATION PENDING AND PUBLIC I N F O R M A T I O N M E E T I N G / L E G I S L AT I V E HEARING APA PROJECT 2009-276 VERIZON WIRELESS The Adirondack Park Agency received an application from New York RSA No. 2 Cellular Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wire-

less for a permit to construct a new telecommunications tower in the Town of Keene, Essex County. The project site is a 7.6+- acre parcel owned by Keene Valley Neighborhood Services, Inc. (Neighborhood House). The site is located on the east side of NYS Route 73 (Main Street, Keene Valley), in an area classified Hamlet by the Adirondack Park Land Use and Development Plan Map, Tax Map no. 62.16-5-30.002.

The Agency is reviewing the application and project at this time, and it must decide whether or not to hold a formal adjudicatory hearing on the project. Pursuant to Agency regulations, the decision to hold such a hearing is based in part on the degree of public interest in the project.

Therefore, the Agency will conduct a public information meeting/legislative hearing for the project on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 7:00 pm at the Keene Valley Fire House on Market Street, in the Town of Keene, Essex County.

Project Description The project involves the lease of a 100 ft. x 100 ft. parcel to Verizon Wireless for construction of a 129-foot towner designed as a

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simulated tree. A twelve panel antenna array will be attached to the tower with the top of the panels at 119-feet. The project also involves the placement of a 12 ft. x 30 ft. equipment building within a fenced compound at the base of the tower and an ice bridge between the tower and the equipment building to protect the cables that connect the antennas to the building.

Access will be from the existing

driveway and utilities will be installed underground.

The lease agreement includes an easement within a 200-foot radius centered from the tower, in which the cutting of trees is prohibited, except for emergency or safety purposes. The tower would be located behind the Neighborhood House 355feet from Route 73 and 159-feet from the East Branch of the Ausable River in a stand of white

pine trees.

The project consists of new structures in excess of 40 feet in height (i.e., telecommunications tower and antenna array), a Class A regional project requiring an Agency permit pursuant to §810 (1) (4) of the Adirondack Park Agency Act. Any person, private organization or public agency having an interest in the project may comment at the public information meeting/leg-

SATURDAY January 16, 2010

PUBLIC NOTICE ESSEX COUNTY FAIR HOUSING Notice is hereby given that Essex County is committed to furthering fair housing.

The Federal Fair Housing Law, as well as the Laws of New York

State, prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, financing, and brokerage of housing based on race, creed, color, gender, national origin, familial status, or handicap.

Essex County pursuant to the local fair housing strategy has appointed a fair housing officer who may be reached at: Essex County Planning Office Department of Planning

Elizabethtown, NY 12932 (518) 873-3687 The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Toll Free Fair Housing Hotline number is: 1-800-669-9777 or 1-800-9279275 (TDD for the hearing impaired) VN-1/16/10-1TC-56726 TT-1/16/10-1TC-56726 -----------------------------------------

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islative hearing held pursuant to Section 804 (6) of the APA Act and/or comment in writing about the project, including whether or not a formal adjudicatory should be held. Written comments in order to be considered must be received at Agency headquarters in Ray Brook, New York by, Monday February 1, 2010.

Application Materials and Comments The application, including the plans and other supporting materials for the project will be available at the public information meeting and are available for public inspection at Agency headquarters. Inquiries and comments should be directed to the undersigned at the Adirondack Park Agency P.O. Box 99, Route 86, Ray Brook, New York 12977.

George V. Outcalt Jr. Env. Programs Specialist Date: 1-7-10 VN-1/16/10-1TC-56715 -----------------------------------------

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MOBILE HOME FOR RENT FOR RENT Crown Point, New York 3 bedroom trailer, $600/mo., references & deposit required. 518-597-3935

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REAL ESTATE WANTED

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BIG BEAUTIFUL AZ LOTS. Golf Course, National Parks. 1 hour from Tucson.

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COZY HOME FOR SALE Duprey St., Saranac Lake, NY.

2 story, 3BR, 1 bath. Spacious living room, walk in pantry, washer/dryer hook-up, small dining room, eat-in kitchen, new stove & refrigerator. Carpeted throughout. Anderson windows, enclosed porch.

Attached 2 car garage. Sidewalk & tarred driveway. 2 acres. Located next to Marina & near schools, restaurants and shopping centers.

Serious inquirers only. Viewing by appt.

518-561-7869 Days Mon. - Fri. 518-643-0629 Evenings & Weekends

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93 Woodlawn Lane, Willsboro Sunday, Jan 17, 2010 1-4 PM Cozy 3 bed, 2 bath ranch on 1.8 acres For details visit www.venturenorth.net

Three beautiful 2 bedroom apartments all with new, recently renovated hardwood, laminate flooring, kitchen cabinets, newly painted, new washer & dryer. Ample parking - convenient to local shopping. Two are $650 mo., including heat.

One with beautiful lake views $700 mo., inc. heat.

Proactive, Responsible Landlord, gets things done. References & 1 mo. security required.

Contact Susan Cook • 518-546-7557 65000

NEW LAND FOR SALE WEBSITE. Check out the most unbelievable land deals and land & cabin packages ever offered in New York State! Over 100 tracts, camps built to suit, beautiful farms, Adirondack timber land.

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Help Wanted

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Financial Aid if qualified. Call 800-510-0784 www.CenturaOnline.com GOVERNMENT - FEDERAL Careers. Hiring Nationwide Now. Pay range $23,000 $86,000+.

ExecutiveMidline ManagementEntry level. New Year. New Career. Great Benefits. Non -Gov affil. 800537-1642 ALL CASH Vending! Do you earn $800/day?

Local Vending route. 25 machines + candy. $9,995. 1-800-807-6485. (Void/SD/CT) WANTED: 10 people willing to learn the travel business, start a power team, and work from home. If interested, call 802-782-1187 for appt.

WEEKLY PAYCHECK from home possible processing mortgage assistance postcards.

No advertising required. All materials provided. No Gimmicks. References available. 800599-0650.

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EARN UP TO $150/DAY! Undercover Shoppers needed to judge retail & dining establishments. Call: 1-800-901-8710

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Cerebral Palsy of the North Country seeks candidates for Full-time Licensed Optician to work in our clinic in Franklin County.

Position requires New York State Optician Certification.

Candidate must also have good oral, written and organizational skills. Benefits Include: medical, dental & vision insurance; paid vacation, personal, sick and holiday time, 401K Retirement Plan.

Please call the Human Resources Department at 315-386-1156 or visit our website at cpnorthcountry.org for an application.

MYSTERY SHOPPERS! Earn up to $150 daily. Get paid to shop pt/ft. Call now 800690-1272.

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EARN UP to $500 weekly assembling our angel pins in the comfort of your home. No experience required. Call 813-699-4038 or 813-425-4361 or visit www.angelpin.net

MOUNTAIN LAKE SERVICES SEEKS ENERGETIC, COMPASSIONATE PROFESSIONALS TO FILL THE FOLLOWING VACANCIES:

Staff Education and Development Coordinator Responsibilities include evaluating education and development needs of people we support and staff for all programs. Planning and developing curricula, coordinating and providing formal training; conducting internal management reviews; performing field observations and hands on training; ensuring adequacy of training materials and resources. Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree and experience in the field of developmental disabilities preferred. Experience in staff development, teaching/ education or training necessary. Must have excellent communication and human relation skills as well as computer proficiency.

Assistant Manager/ Manager Needed to manage services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Develop, implement, monitor and coordinate all services related to the people we support; manage and supervise staff; and ensure overall maintenance of the service area. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services required. Two years experience working in MR or related field preferred.

Competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

Apply to: Human Resource Office, Mountain Lake Services, 10 St. Patrick’s Place, Port Henry, NY 12974 www.mountainlakeservices.org

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HAVE STRONG COMMUNITY TIES? EF Foundation seeks coordinators to find families for international exchange students. 20 hrs/ mo. Cash & travel rewards. Must be 25+.#877-216-1293

HELP WANTED/LOCAL

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PART TIME OR FULL TIME DRIVER NEEDED

DRIVERS: HOME Daily! Paid Hol./Vac! Excellent Benefits! CDL-A. 800-334-1314 x1178 www.wadhams.com recruiterjim on twitter THE TOWN of Willsboro is seeking Lifeguards, a Water Safety Instructor, a Summer Camp Cook and Park Rangers for the 2010 summer season to begin on or about July 5th until September 7th. A Water Safety Instructor needs to be 21 years of age with 3 years life guarding experience.

Lifeguard Training begins on Feb 25th thru Mar 31st. A Camp Cook should be experienced in institutional food preparation.

Experience preferred. Please send resume and cover letter to Town Supervisor, Willsboro Town Hall PO Box 370, Willsboro NY 12996 on or before February 1, 2010 THE WESTPORT Youth Commission is currently seeking applications for the position of Summer Youth Camp Director. The successful candidate must be at least 21 years of age at the time of employment and have previous experience working with children. The candidate must possess proven leadership qualities. Deadline for applications is March 2, 2010. Interested persons should forward resume to Westport Youth Commission, 22 Champlain Ave., PO Box 465, Westport, NY 12993.

We are looking for a driver with CDL and MAZMAT . Air brakes and tank car endorsements.

All applicants will be strictly confidential.

Excellent pay and benefits

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Lease based on 48 mos., 12K per year, taxes down, residual $8,321.40

2009 CHEVROLET HHR PANEL EQUIPPED WITH: AT, Panel, 4 Cyl., LS Stk#097070

MSRP................................................................$20,840 CHRISTOPHER DISC.............................................$1,000 GM REBATE.........................................................$2,000 GM LOYALTY.......................................................$1,000 DELIVERED $16,840

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2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU LT SEDAN

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Stk# 1334, GY,

22K, AT

BUY FOR . . . .$12,777 OR.........$199/mo.

‘06 CHEVY SILVERADO

STK# 1330, EXT., 4X4, MINT

BUY FOR . . . .$18,495 OR.........$308/mo.

‘09 CHEVY MALIBU

STK# 1336, GY, AT, 30K

BUY FOR . . . .$14,988 OR.........$243/mo.

‘08 CHEVROLET UPLANDER

STK# 1325, GY, LOW MILES, CLEAN

BUY FOR . . . .$13,995 OR.........$225/mo.

‘08 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

STK# 1344, AT, SUPER CLEAN

BUY FOR . . . .$11,488 OR.........$179/mo.

‘07 HONDA ACCORD EX

STK# 101006A, ONE OWNER, LEATHER, ROOF

BUY FOR . . . .$14,333 OR.........$229/mo.

‘08 HONDA CRV EX

STK# 1337, BL, AWD, 24K

BUY FOR . . . .$21,222 OR.........$359/mo.

‘07 CHEVY SILVERADO

$ STK# 097143A, ONE BUY FOR . . . . 20,222 $ OWNER, EXT., 4X4 OR......... 339/mo.

*Payments based on 72 months with $2,000.00 customer cash down.

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‘09 CHEVY HHR