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keith@denpubs.com LAKE PLACID — Members of the New York State Police were in Lake Placid Jan. 29 to talk about the “what” of the governor ’s newly enacted gun control legislation, not the “why.”

State Police Col. Tom Fazio, Assistant Council Kevin Bruen and Senior Investigator Joe DeMaria addressed media and more than 50 who attended the public information meeting at the Lake Placid Conference Center.

The trio said that they were not there to debate the rationale behind the law, known as the SAFE Act. “I have never voted on a piece of legislation,” Bruen said. “That is the legislature's job, it is the governor's job to sign the laws and then it falls on us to make sure that people understand and are following the law.”

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ESSEX — On Jan. 30, the Essex Inn turned its restaurant over to members of the Willsboro Central School College For Every Student (CFES) club.

Four staff members, including Superintendent Stephen Broadwell, and 11 students were part of the CFES fundraiser at the Essex Inn which brought in $1,118 for the CFES Club.

“It went superb,” CFES Adviser Marie Blatchley said.

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Freshmen Mikaela Salem and Connor Sheehan along with Willsboro Central School nurse Kari Scott and junior Austin Ferris helped to sell raffle tickets during the CFES fundraising event at the Essex Inn.

LEWIS — Morning commuters were faced with high winds and rain that caused problems throughout the region the morning of Jan. 31, knocking down trees and closing Route 9 between the towns of Lewis and Chesterfield.

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One arrest in Essex County sexual ELCS seeks voter approval for offender sweep, more pending building projects with March vote keith@denpubs.com LEWIS — The Essex County Sheriff ’s Department made one arrest during a countywide sweep of sexual offenders Jan. 29.

Willard Baker, age 41, of Port Henry was arrested for failure to register. After being released from the Essex County Correctional Facility in November, Baker failed to reregister at his address in Port Henry.

He was arraigned in front of Town Justice Carpenter and released on his own recognizance.

Chief Deputy David Reynolds said that while the department constantly monitors sex offenders in the county, they also conduct one-day, countywide sweeps two or three times each year.

“It is a continuous thing that we do checking up on sexual offenders, but two to three times a year we check all of them in one day,” Reynolds said. “It is a large effort with a lot of agencies helping us get

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The sweep includes Level 1, 2 and 3 offenders, making sure that they are living where they are registered and that they are not in violation of the law.

Reynolds said that additional arrests are expected pending further investigation.

The Sheriff ’s Department was assisted by the Ticonderoga Police Department, Lake Placid Police Department, Saranac Lake Police Department, Moriah Police Department, United States Marshall Service, I.C.E. and the Essex County Probation Department.

Reynolds said anyone who had information on sex offenders in their area or had questions about their monitoring could call the department at 873-6914.

Information on Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders can be found at either criminaljustice.state.ny.us/nsor/index.htm (New York inquiries) or nsopr.gov (federal search).

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keith@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — Voters in the Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School District will go to the polls in March to vote on a pair of building projects.

“This building is in fantastic shape and it reflects the years of commitment by the board of education, community, staff and students,” ELCS Superintendent Scott Osborne said. “We want to keep it that way and there are some areas that need help.

There is a lot of change in state education and we want to continue to have a solid facility. We really feel that while this is not the most glamorous to-do list, all of it is essential.”

Voters will have two propositions to weigh when they go to the polls Tuesday, March 5, from noon until 8 p.m. Voting will be held in the main lobby of the school.

Osborne said the first project, at an estimated maximum cost of $341,293, would include replacement and/or renovation of roofs, refurbishing bathrooms in elementary classrooms, replacement of a sewage ejector pump, replacement of classroom hot water heaters, replacement of pumps and valves in the hot water heating system and technology infrastructure upgrades and improvements, all of which would be 100-percent funded through state EXCEL funding along with additional state aid.

“The funding for the project is very much separate from the school operating budget,” Osborne said. “There would be no impact on the May budget with this project. These are essential renovations and upgrades that are needed to keep the building in good shape.”

The second proposition, at an estimated maximum cost of $310,000, includes asbestos removal along with the removal of carpeting, tile flooring and tile mastic and the replacement of the flooring with new

tile. If approved, the project would cost 4 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value to taxpayers over the next 16 years.

“We will need to cover one-third of the cost for this project, and we would need the community to examine paying for that,” Osborne said. “The carpeting in the elementary and high school classrooms was a concern that was brought up in meetings about the capital project. The problem is that the carpets are glued to asbestos tile. When we pull up the carpet, we will have problems with the tiles.”

Osborne said the board wanted to bring both propositions to the public for a vote because building aid rates are good at this time.

The vote will take place March 5 instead of during the May budget vote because, according to Osborne, the school wants to be ready to move into the design and bid stages.

“When you are examining timelines with state education, you have to give some time for the project to be approved and RFP’s to go out,” Osborne said. “We want to be able to start this project July 1 and tackle the bulk of the work in the summertime when the students and faculty are not in session.”

Town board to meet ELIZABETHTOWN — The Elizabethtown February Town Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. This date change is only for the month of February. The public is welcome to attend.

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ELCS plans first budget forum E L I Z A B E T H TO W N — E l i z a b e t h t o w n Lewis Central School will host its first public forum on the 2013-14 budget process Feb. 14.

ELCS Superintendent Scott Osborne said the board of education encourages district residents to participate in conversations pertaining to developing the school budget for next year.

“Promoting community engagement has been a priority this school year at Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School,” Osborne said.

“Earlier this past fall, the District conducted a stakeholder survey and learned some valuable information about the school from our community. We’re looking for more feedback, this time focused on developing the school budget for next year.”

The Feb. 14 public forum is the first in a series of gatherings intended to help the school board make the most informed choices possible in the weeks and months ahead.

As a result, all residents of the Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School District are encouraged to take part in the school district’s public forum on budget development slated for 6 p.m. until no later than 7 p.m. in the conference room adjacent to the main entrance of the school.

Those attending will be asked to help identify several topics, including how to increase operating efficiency and expand partnerships with other school districts and/or municipalities in the years ahead as part of continuing to operate as cost effectively as possible; what priorities and strategies should be considered as

part of navigating through this tight financial environment, with the interest of preserving the strengths of our school district even as we continue to experience reductions in student enrollment; and specific suggestions to increase cost effectiveness of a particular program, function, operation or procedure that would reduce costs, conserve time and/or resources?

A packet of materials will be provided to each district resident attending, Osborne said. following the forum, the board will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room. During the meeting, it’s anticipated the Board will: • Receive the recently established administrative protocols associated with policies on field trips and excursions; and student transportation in private vehicles.

• Receive the Superintendent/Principal’s winter 2013 report on information technology at ELCS. • Receive a report on the status of APPR implementation at ELCS. • Examine a data-based update on the school district’s bus fleet.

• Discuss the National Snapshot report regarding school budget cuts and national forecasts.

• Examine the Superintendent/Principal’s summary analysis of the Governor’s Executive Budget proposal.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

ELIZABETHTOWN — Tech 101, an electronics help group, will be offered by the Elizabethtown Social Center on the fourth Thursday each month through the winter.

Perfect for those who received a new computer, a new iPad, or any other new technology “toy” in December or who have questions about how to use home technology. Ken Hughes, former ELCS principal and current in-home IT consultant, will help participants have more fun with their tech toys. Tech 101 will be held on Feb. 28, and March 28, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Contact the Social Center for more information at 873-6408 or info@elizabehtownsocialcenter.org.

ETC board to meet ESSEX — The Essex Theatre Company, community theater in Essex, will be holding its February Board of Trustees meeting on Friday, Feb. 22, at 5 p.m. at the Willsborough Visitors Center in Willsboro. The public is invited. Refreshments will be served.

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Playing Card Club set ELIZABETHTOWN — If you love to play cards, come pass away a winter day at the Elizabethtown Social Center. Card Club will be held on Wednesdays through the winter from noon to 3 p.m. Games can vary. Beginners are welcome. Please contact the Social Center with any questions at 873-6408 or info@elizabethtownsocialcenter.org.

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keith@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — The Adirondack Regional Employees Assistance representative for New York state may be looking to move his office to Lewis.

Jim Monty, who holds the position for the state, met with members of the Essex County Board of Supervisors Jan. 28 to seek moving his offices from the DEC headquarters in Ray Brook to the Essex County Public Safety Building in Lewis.

In exchange, Monty would set up an employee assistance program for county workers at no charge to the taxpayers.

“We would develop coordinators at the county level that I would help train to help the employees of Essex County,” Monty said. “We have found that having this program can help save money. It reduces overtime, sick time, workers compensation costs. Morale tends to be better. I really think that the county could benefit tremendously from this program.”

Board chairman Randy Douglas said that he supported the idea.

“This is a fit that I think could work for the benefit over everybody,” Douglas said. “Reaching some sort of an agreement where there would be no costs to the county and we could give you the space would be beneficial for all sides.”

Monty said that his office would cover the office costs, including telephones and Internet access. They would also cover training for the program.

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s your furry friend suffering from the Winter doldrums? If your pet seems bored or stir crazy from the long winter months, the ASPCA has a few tips to keep him entertained. You can read more about these, and other pet care tips, on their website aspca.org. This site has a wealth of helpful information and is worth a visit.

The ASCPA's "virtual pet behaviorist" explains that boredom can be a real problem for your pets, leading them sometimes to pursue ways of entertaining themselves that may not be in harmony with the rest of the household.

If your dog or cat is gnawing on shoes, raiding the garbage, scratching furniture, or barking or meowing incessantly, try a few of these tips. 1) Exercise- Healthy dogs need at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise every day. If you share time with your pet going for a run or playing in a park, you will both reap the benefits. For cats, a good game of chase-the-string or what's-under-the-blanket is always enjoyable. 2) Structured games such as fetch or tug-of-war can teach your pet impulse control and strengthen their bond with you. 3) Toys - dogs enjoy toys that are a puzzle, as well as anything they can chew on. Cats especially enjoy empty paper bags, small balls or furry mice. 4) Teach your pet tricks! Both dogs and cats can learn new skills with practice and patience.

Our featured pet this week is Simba, a coal-black, Domestic Medium-Hair/mix Halloween cat who came to the shelter with his brother Cocoa. Simba and his brother are about a year old, and still full of plenty of kittenish mischief and antics! They adore attention and will do anything to get you to notice them, including grabbing you with a paw if you walk by their cage without noticing them. Simba has a wonderful, rumbling purr that he loves to show off. If you are looking to add some comic relief to your life, then Simba is the perfect feline for you! If you have a little extra room in your home, why not consider adopting BOTH Simba and Cocoa?

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few weeks ago I passed on a “Thank You!” from the Westport Food Shelf to some of the businesses and groups that donated food over the holiday season. I just heard from the Food Shelf volunteers that they’d like to put another Thank You out there, this time to an outstanding individual. As it happens, this person happens to be a good friend, so I’m extra happy to be of assistance in spreading the word about her “act of kindness.”

I enjoyed reading this email so much I thought I’d reproduce it here in its entirety. “On behalf of the Westport Food Shelf, we would like to thank Ella King and her friends for their generous donation of food as well as money for the Westport food shelf. Ella requested donations for the food shelf in lieu of gifts for her 10th birthday.

She hopes to do more in the future and encourages her friends to do the same. Thank you. Food Shelf Volunteers, Linda Adams, Sue Frisbie, Tammy Schrieber.”

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Just reading that did much to raise my spirits, which I have to admit have been sagging a little during this second-in-a-row nearly snowless winter. However, in the interests of full disclosure (since this is a hard-hitting piece of investigative journalism), I should probably mention that the aforementioned Ella King has already done a lot for my spirits. In fact, she does so most days, since she and a bunch of other outstanding young people brighten things up for me every school day at the ACAP After School Program.

Normally I try to be fairly objective in this column, and not write more favorably about people I know and like than I do about anyone else. I also try, in general, to leave the word “I” out of it as much as possible. In this case, however, the heck with it. So, Ella, congratulations on being recognized for your good work on behalf of the Food Shelf. “I” think you’re pretty wonderful, and “I” am happy to let everyone know it. And, apparently, “I” am not the only one!

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ree osteoporosis classes continue to be held every Thursday, at the Hand House on River Street at 10 a.m. For more details or to attend, call 546-3565.

There are a few changes in various meetings this month. The Planning Board will be meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the town hall, the public is welcome. The Elizabethtown Town Board meeting has been changed from Tuesday, Feb. 19, to Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m., this change is only for February, to avoid some scheduling conflicts. The public is always welcome.

If you haven't had a chance to get there yet, the Winter Carnival in Saranac Lake is on going through Sunday, Feb. 10. Many fun events beginning each day at 10 a.m., great food, and of course the ice castle. If you would like to know the exact schedule, go to their website at saranaclakewintercarnival.com.

Valentine's Day is next week, remember we have many excellent restaurants in the area, all offering specials for that sweet date night with that special someone. While you're out around town, stop

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efore I sit down to write this column, I always read essexnewyork.org for town news and events. This website, maintained and written by Olive Alexander, has all the information you may need about the nuts and bolts of local government, with links to other pertinent sites like the ferry and neighboring towns. This week Ms. Alexander has a piece on STAR tax exemptions for 2013. The STAR program applies only to school taxes and only for your primary residence, but if your income is under $500,000 a year, you are probably eligible for exemption on the first $30,000 of value of your house. If you’re 65 or older, with a 2011 income under $79,050, you may be exempt from taxation on the first $63,000 of value.

Check out the website or your assessors for information on how to apply.

Andy Buchanan continues his four part lecture series on the history of American agriculture with a talk next Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Grange on the agricultural roots of the Civil War. Andy is a lecturer at UVM and is just one of several prominent historians who live in Whal-

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Mac’s Grocery has been revamping the deli department with new salads and hot foods. I am impressed with the workers and the delicious selections both old and new. I am hearing talk about a new pizza place opening up downtown as well and will report more as I get some facts.

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner remember the great restaurants that we have right in the village as well as the wonderful gift selection at Keeseville Pharmacy and great cards at both Mac’s and the Pharmacy.

Recently, I traveled around bird watching at the AuSable State Park and Wickham State Marsh. I love watching the ducks, loons and the occasional hawk. Haven’t seen the bald eagles this year at all but I’ll keep looking. Both areas are definitely worth a visit and won’t disappoint the careful observer. Great having such wellmaintained natural sites in our backyard along with the Chasm. We do live in a truly beautiful community.

Stay well and enjoy the natural beauty of our home! Namaste’

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ast week we had a good deal of snow and cold weather, this week that is all gone, well I guess that is what North Country weather is all about.

Reports are that Spring is not far off.

A Willsboro School group the College For Every Student held a fund raising dinner at the Essex Inn. It was a most enjoyable evening, welcomed with a nice fire in the large fireplace, soft lighting, many in attendance, a great meal and a good feeling of helping a local group. This would be a great place to take your Valentine sweetheart for a special evening at reasonable prices. Other local restaurants are also offering Valentine specials, no need to go out of town.

I have received several wonderful reports on the progress of the Old School, some have had a private tour and are so impressed. Persons that had signed up as being interested received invitations for a open house soon. It is great to see this much loved building made useful once again. Many thanks to Eli for his vision and hard work to make it a reality.

Reminder of the Coffee House at the

Congo Church, the Valentine Chocolate Tasting, movies and lectures at the Whallonsburg Grange, Edna Coonrod's Birthday Gathering, events at the Bowling Ally, music lessons at the Library, winter lecture at the Poko McCready Outdoor ed, school activities and thus shows we do not just sit around doing nothing up here in the winter months.

Our sympathy to the loved ones of the many that have passed away recently, Chick Hill, Rita Benedict, Edward Wade, Jennete Donaldson,Edna Flora Norton, Elizabeth (Betsy) Holland, for most their services will be in the spring.

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Happy Birthday Scott Marcott Feb.5, Dutchie Ahrent Feb. 5, Amanda Ahrent Feb. 5, Anna Mayville Feb. 6, Roger King Feb. 6, Taylor Strong Feb. 6, Edna Coonrod Feb. 7, Nicholas Ball Feb. 9, Dillon Spooner Feb. 10, Cody Sayward Feb.10, Faye Cushing Feb. 10, Dian Ahrent Feb.11, Nancy Ahrent Feb. 12, Olivia Kelley Feb. 12, Mary Sue Arnold Feb.13, Jerilyn Jaquish Feb. 16.

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I attended the Vermont Farm Show last week, and my favorite exhibit was a display of different sorts of grass hay, all emitting sweet summery aromas. I was not the only person lingering there smiling and inhaling happily. There were also lots of gigantic tractors, high tech maple syrup equipment, talkative researchers and squadrons of teen-age Future Farmers of America in blue corduroy jackets trying to stay out of trouble.

Last week’s heat wave banished ice from the shores of Lake Champlain, and just south of Plattsburgh I saw two bald eagles sitting high in trees, watching the lake patiently while motorists stopped to take pictures of them. In my lifetime, eagles have gone from very rare to almost common, and still provide a thrill when you see that imposing white head.

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rom 4 until 7 p.m. on Sunday Feb. 10 at the Keeseville Elk’s Lodge will be a benefit dinner for Jason and Kira Witherwax who lost their house in a fire. A spaghetti dinner has been donated by Pasquale’s along with live music and prize drawings. Cost is ten dollars for adults and five dollars for children twelve and under.

My thoughts to all those who suffered wind damage this past week. I understand several buildings were severely damaged.

My thanks to the road crews who did such a great job clearing the debris as quickly as they did. Next up I know we have a lot of ice jams to contend with that will dangerously raise the levels of the Ausable River.

Take care with driving into water areas as the depths can be unpredictable and things can get out of control very quickly. My thoughts also with every one living along the banks of the river in both AuSable and Keeseville. I see barriers already being put in place.

With the wild weather comes a spectacular scene on the bridge over the Chasm right now. The water rushing is breath-

in and pick up that Valentine's gift at one of our great local stores.

If you saw the full page ad about riding the buses, going green and saving on gas, there's another bus trip that is an excellent way to do the same. On the third Wednesday of the month, Feb. 20, there is a shopping trip to Plattsburgh. It begins in Keene/Keene Valley, comes through Elizabethtown and Lewis. You can shop in just about any store you're interested in and never worry about parking or gas prices. If you are interested in this trip, call Ellen at 576-4444 by Monday, Feb. 18. I can also get you the set schedule if you email me at time4hfd@yahoo.com. or call 873-9279.

Parents, work on your plans for childcare for Mid-Winter Recess, school is closed beginning Monday, Feb. 18, through Friday, Feb. 22.

Congratulations to CATS, Champlain Area Trails, for being awarded the third annual ROOST Destination Award for promoting the trails in our area, hosting the Travel Writing Contest and helping to bring many people to hike, while investing in our local economy.

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By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com WESTPORT — More than one year ago, Champlain Area Trails (CATS) started a writing contest that they hoped would be an asset to tourism.

On Jan. 24, the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) recognized the efforts of CATS and the writing contest with one of its three annual Destination Awards, the Tourism Marketing Award.

“It's a real boost for us,” CATS Director Chris Maron said about receiving the award.

“We wanted to keep in touch with the other tourism groups in the region and it’s exciting to see that other people have noticed and that it has had a positive effect. It’s also an honor to all the people who have been here to support us.”

In awarding CATS with a Destination Award, ROOST officials said the organization that was founded in 2009 has had a positive impact in vacation planning.

“CATS understands that vacation planning occurs online,” ROOST said during its presentation video. “By collecting stories from writers about their experiences not only on the trails but at local businesses and historic and cultural sites, as well as the people they meet along the way, they develop online content that promotes the region as a wonderful place to visit, and to live. This content is then also easily shared via social networks.”

Maron echoed the thought that the contest

CATS Director Chris Maron speaks during the annual ROOST Destination Awards in Lake Placid. Justin Smith, Chair of the ROOST board of directors, looks on. was about more than trails.

“What ROOST and the state are really pushing is for people to think regionally and, in a way, that is what this travel writing contest is about,” Maron said. “The contest is not only about trails but the businesses and people who live here so people can get a flavor for what they will find here.”

Maron said the writing contest helps to

promote regional travel in a different way.

“We are working to build trails that connect communities and the contest as a way to tell the stories of these communities,” he said. “We want to help make the Champlain Valley a destination attraction like places in England where people hike and walk between the towns.”

“As the Destination Marketing Organiza-

tion for Essex County, we are pleased to showcase the people and organizations who have made the greatest contributions toward achieving a sustainable tourism economy for our region,” Justin Smith, Chair of the ROOST board of directors, said. “We thank CATS for their stewardship of a vital natural and recreational resources, and for their continued partnership with ROOST to promote those resources in the Lake Champlain Region.”

Maron said that CATS is already planning its fourth travel writing contest, which may eventually expand into a photo contest along with writing.

Recently, Paula Castner of Lancaster, Mass., was awarded the $500 first place prize in the third CATS Travel Writing Contest.

Her essay described hiking the Wildway Overlook Trail in Essex, visiting museums and parks, going to church and the Elizabethtown Library, and getting food at the farmers market and local restaurants.

“I just wanted people to walk with me as I went to all these great places,” she said.

High school freshman Julia Dixon of Lake Forest, Ill., won the $250 People’s Choice Award with 158 votes online. The 14-yearold has been spending summers at her grandparents in Westport. She wrote of hiking Coon Mountain, visiting Dogwood Bakery, and how much she loves coming to the North Country.

Readers can read both essays — as well as the other top entries at www.champlainareatrails.com/contest.html.

Science of Pinewood Debry cars explored at Transportation Museum

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — It starts out as a piece of wood, four nails, four wheels and a piece of sandpaper.

Then it is in the hands of local Cub Scouts what to make of that piece of wood and equipment as they prepare for the annual Pinewood Derby races, held in packs throughout the region and country.

In Plattsburgh, the Champlain Valley Transportation Museum and Kids Station holds an annual Pinewood Derby night, which not only helps scouts begin to create their vehicles, but also introduces them to the science of Pinewood.

“I think that it is great that we can take these scouts and teach them some basic things about science,” Museum Executive Director Anthony Vaccaro said. “There is a tremendous amount of engineering and science in something that is so simple. We can talk about friction, aerodynamics, weight, and the alignment of the car.”

This year, Cub Scouts made their way to the museum Jan. 11, getting a chance to learn about how to properly shape their cars, where the weight should go, how their wheels should be placed and more.

“You could spend literally hundreds of hours working to build this little car to make it go faster,” Vaccaro said. “There are some people who take this to extremes, but the basics of physics are here. We as a culture need to have students going in the direction of science, engineering and technology. If we can get scouts and other students at an early age thinking about math and engineering then we can get them excited and in a position to help this country grow as they grow.”

Vaccaro, who helped his own son prepare Pinewood Derby cars as a member of the Cub Scouts, said that along with helping kids learn about science, they also get a chance to work alongside their parents.

“We want to create memories and bonding between parent and child,” he said. “This is something that these kids will remember how well their parents are working with them and helping to create these cars.”

While some packs will hold their own Pinewood derbies, which give the scouts that chance to race their wooden cars down tracks, he museum will be sponsoring a regional Pinewood Derby Race May 4.

“The museum is here to help the community and we want to get involved with education, teaching and science,” Vaccaro said.

“We feel that this is a great event and we put a lot of time into it.”

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Mayor should be more vested in arts & culture

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wo weeks ago, Vision 2 Action, a forward-thinking group of business owners and concerned citizens in Plattsburgh, held a progress report at the Strand Theater in downtown Plattsburgh. It turns out, there was a lot to talk about, and the event was well attended by people representing the arts and businesses in the area. We couldn’t help but notice that Plattsburgh Mayor Donald Kasprzak was not among them.

It can be argued that Kasprzak was not invited, and maybe that’s true. But it was an open-to-the-community event, held by people within the community, for people within the community. And Plattsburgh is his community, after all.

V2A has had several applause worthy victories over the past year, including the new Saranac River bike path and further renovations on the Strand. They have also held discussions to generate ideas for future projects involving education, recreation, transportation and the arts. Slowly but surely, their vision, and their action, is becoming more prominent in Plattsburgh.

If things go as planned, the Strand Theatre will be open this summer, and will be linked with the North Country Cultural Center for the Arts, which will morph into the Strand Arts Center. Local business owners are already buzzing with excitement in anticipation of the people the theater will draw to the city.

The two downtown galleries–NCCCA and ROTA–were represented at the event.

Both have become fixtures in the community, bringing in artists, and art enthusiasts, from around the region to Plattsburgh.

It seems that the arts are finally here to stay in Plattsburgh, and with them will come people, who will spend money, which will encourage economic growth and development. One only has to look across the lake to Burlington to see what an integral role the arts can play in a thriving downtown.

In short, the event was a pretty big deal.

We can give the mayor a pass — he’s busy, for sure, and maybe something came up.

Or maybe not.

In December, the NCCCA held its annual Holiday Member Show. The turnout was

encouraging — people filled the newlyrenovated gallery space, and many talked about going to grab a bite to eat or a drink downtown after leaving the exhibition.

Congressman Bill Owens even showed up, but Kasprzak did not.

In January, ROTA Gallery brought in an artist from Saranac Lake, and an artist from Montreal. Word spread and people stopped by. Mayor Kasprzak did not.

As an elected official, the mayor should be doing more than what he thinks the city needs–he should be listening to his electorate and helping them achieve what they want.

We certainly commend the mayor for his fiscal prudence, but there is more to the job than that. Much more.

It isn’t like that in every town. Saranac Lake Mayor Clyde Rabideau is one — the people of Plattsburgh certainly remember his tenure as mayor there. Lake George Mayor Robert Blais is another, along with Keeseville Mayor Dale Holderman and Jay Town Supervisor Randy Douglas — all of whom are active participants in their communities. They don’t just show up at events, either. They work with local groups, organize and even participate in events and are involved in discussions on how to improve their towns.

Perhaps those men understand that a few ideas can go a long way in a community. For years it was easy to dismiss revitalizing a theater, creating art galleries and making a bike path as pipe dreams. But they’re here. People made them happen, and now Plattsburgh is going through a reawakening.

The people putting these projects into motion know that, in order to get jobs, Plattsburgh has to give a little, too.

Through hard work and an extraordinary amount of patience and perseverance, people have started bringing the things they want to Plattsburgh. It is a testament, not only to the determination of some who reside here, but to the fact that people want arts and culture in Plattsburgh so much they are willing to go after it themselves.

And it’s working, even if the mayor isn’t among those participating.

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February 9, 2013

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America: Land of mediocrity

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ewly proposed legislation pending in Congress touted as giving women a new weapon in the battle for equal pay as well as protecting workers from retaliation could just be the final straw that breaks the American competitive sprit, if passed.

The legislation, dubbed the “Paycheck Fairness Act,” is designed to keep companies from responding against an employee who discusses sensitive salary information with another employee.

It would also mandate that owners prove differences in pay scale are not related to someone’s gender but instead to business necessity and performance on the job.

The operative word here is prove.

I’ve been operating private businesses that deal with vendors and employees, and have sat on boards overseeing nonprofit organizations for nearly 40 years.

I’ve been a part of hiring, working with, and seen first-hand thousands of men and women of all ages, races and any other category you care to divide people into. As with any situation or experience there will never be exactly the same set of circumstances for every individual, in every walk of life. Every person and every situation is unique. Does discrimination happen? Absolutely, I’m sure it does, but is it rampant across all organizations? No, not even close.

The idea that government will ride in and save the day for women and down trodden workers who are forced to work for unfair wages is just another political gimmick, sugar coated to dull the competitive edge of the American worker.

Like a tenured teacher or a super star athlete who was just awarded a big time multi-year contract with a large signing bonus, once you remove the competitive edge, in what some call leveling the playing field, you’ve effectively lowered the bar and removed all motivation to exceed the norm. The norm is what you’ll get.

Performance and production are critical to American industry. Self confidence and sheer competence are traits that keep employers and employees focused on reaching the same goal. If you are capable, work hard and produce desired results you become indispensable to your employer — that is unless those same skills at a lower rate of pay are readily

available in the market place. Each of us must distinguish ourselves with a work ethic, Dan Alexander not only to Thoughts from an emBehind the Pressline ployer but more importantly to yourself.

If you feel you are underpaid for the job you perform, find a new job or better yet start your own business. That’s the spirit this country was built on and it’s exactly the same in all walks of life and in all organizations large and small. But if you lack confidence in your abilities or aren’t interested in the highly competitive world we live in today, but want the same pay as someone similarly employed, this legislation is just one more anchor around the neck of this country’s economic engine. Fending off lawsuits and seeking fairness will stall progress and cause one simple solution — pay everyone the same rate of pay. Once that happens why should anyone compete when we will all be treated the same regardless of output?

Parent and teacher advocates have been warning us for years to let our children learn failure at a young age when the stakes are smaller and can be overcome. Legislation like the Paycheck Fairness Act will only perpetuate what kids are experiencing in many facets of their lives where everyone wins regardless of effort. High standards and excellence are only borne out of hard work and a steadfast desire to be the very best.

Yes, “luck” plays a role, but people who are driven find ways to overcome those obstacles. Accepting anything less than your very best puts us on a path to mediocrity and as any athlete will tell you; to compete is an honor but to win is a thrill unlike any other. Just Ask the Raven’s or better yet ask the 49’ers about their motivation for next year. True champions build on adversity.

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To the Valley News: I see Mr. Gary P. Guido (letter to the editor Feb. 2) did not answered my question as to “Why legal law abiding gun owners must be punished with these new laws” nor has anyone “Before you ask for our guns I ask you take a deep breath and think.” Laws should be written and enacted, not on emotions but for the good and best interest of the people as a whole, without trampling our Constitutional rights.

You also need to read the article (editorial) written in the Times of Ti Jan. 26 titled “Cuomo’s gun law will do little to prevent further violence.”

Mr. Guido states “there will still be deranged people out there who will unfortunately kill, but just like the coming of a new day we can’t stop it” so he concedes that there is no way to stop this type of carnage yet he believes the best and only way to stop these people is with stricter gun laws for law abiding legal gun owners? Is that not an unintelligent statement?

That our days will be “brighter and safer?”

Where is the deterrent to stop them (deranged and the criminals)? Could it be our judicial system is screwed up by not keeping the criminals and deranged people locked up or getting them the help they need? The mental health laws in place now need to be changed for as they stand now they protect only the mentally ill’s rights and not the public and too many fall between the cracks. We need a better way to protect not only our children but ourselves from these people without infringing on our constitutional rights or theirs.

We have an assault weapon ban in NYS it is still in effect from the 1994 AWB which was not reinstated in 2004 and in 2004 critical review of research on firearms by a National Research Council <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_State s_National_Research_Council> panel also noted that academic studies of the assault weapon ban ‘did not reveal any clear impacts on gun violence’ and noted ‘due to the fact that the relative rarity with which the banned guns were used in crime before the ban ... the maximum potential effect of the ban on gun violence outcomes would be very small.”

You ask who is asking for our guns. Do you read the news, watch television or listen to the radio? What do you think these laws entail? Do you even have a clue or are you just talking to talk? Apparently you didn’t see what Gov. Cuomo wanted in our new bill (and did not get); it was to confiscate our weapons. Sen. (Diane) Feinstein is putting forth a bill in which, assault weapons (all), rifles (some), pistols/handguns and shot guns will be illegal to own but police and government officials may own them. The one she wants to pass but knows it won’t is to ban guns altogether. No one minds the background or the NICS check, it is the weapons and ammo we wish to purchase or have that will be kept in a data base that I mind. It’s none of the government’s business or yours to which weapons I own, how many or how much ammo I purchase and who are you or they to tell me it is? Why does the government or you for that matter think you have the right to tell me how many rounds I can have in my clip or magazine or what gun I can purchase? Since I am a responsible gun owner do you not think I know how many rounds I might need? Do you know what the Second Amendment even states (hint: it has nothing to do with hunting) “A well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed” and upheld by the Supreme Court. The governors, senators, congress and other legislators take an oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States of America which includes the Second Amendment. Something they need to remember. If I do not break the law or haven’t broken the law what does it matter what I own? It is an insult to me and impugns my reputation as a responsible law abiding citizen and gun owner.

Lorraine Kovarovic Schroon Lake

Towne Meeting to perform

Rabbit tournament scheduled

Pork dinner in Westport

WILLSBORO — Willsboro Coffee House will be featuring Towne Meeting, a five member band from Plattsburgh on Saturday, Feb. 9. They will be performing vintage to contemporary music at the Congregational Church, Rt. 22, Willsboro, at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 adults, $2 students. Refreshments available. Call 963-7772 for more.

JAY — The Seventh Annual Rabbit Tournament to benefit the Jay Fire and Rescue Department will be held Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 16-17, at the fire house.

Those participating are asked to register on or before Feb. 15, and each entry includes two meals along with a chance to win cash prizes in the competition. There will also be door prizes, basket of cheer and a gun raffle.

The dinner each night will be open to everyone, with eat in or take out available.

All rabbits will be given back to the hunters so they can be entered in other tournaments.

For more information, call the station at 946-2552, Dean at 524-2696, Max at 513-9573 or via email at rabbit@jayvfd.org.

WESTPORT — There will be a roast pork dinner Thursday, Feb. 21, at the Westport Federated Church. Serving starts 4:30 p.m. with takeouts available. Cost is $9 adults, $4 children 12 and under.

Kudos for editorial To the Valley News: Kudos to the Valley News for it’s editorial exploring key issues surrounding New York’s recent gun law which more accurately should be called the New York Citizen Disarmament Law. This legislation, rushed onto the books by a heavily Democrat-controlled State Legislature, and passed in the dead of night without public comment or discussion demonstrates precisely why the founders wrote the second amendment in the first place.

The founders understood that ambition motivates many politicians and wanted to guarantee that the citizenry had the means to protect itself from abuses of a tyrannical government (see Federalist 28, 29 and 51). It had nothing to do with how many bullets it takes to kill a deer or how many bullets are allowed in a clip.

As we are witnessing, government today is no less inclined to abuse it’s power than in the days of King George III. Andrew Cuomo’s objective had less to do with promoting public safety than it had to do with promoting his own towering ambition and burnishing his credentials as the Democratic candidate for the 2016 presidential nomination.

The real issues surrounding the Citizen Disarmament Law are it’s constitutionality and more pointedly what constitutes “infringement:; but the Constitution has never stood in the way of a progressive democrat with an opportunity. Those New York legislators who voted in favor of the law (mostly progressive democrats) either believed it was constitutional but more likely, never even considered the constitution in their haste to strike while the emotional “iron” was hot. To their great credit, State Senator Little and local Assembly members Stec and Duprey voted against Andrew the Magnificent’s gun grab law. I would hope that they and others who voted against the bill would find a way to challenge it on the grounds that it is unconstitutional and infringes on the “right of the people to keep and bear arms.”

Ted Hohn Willsboro

Flood insurance changes To the Valley News: Last summer, Congress enacted changes to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that will result in dramatically higher flood insurance costs for many policyholders.

To account for the true costs of flood insurance, the bill phases in premiums that reflect the full flood risk of each insured building. Congress clearly wants to restore the fiscal soundness of the NFIP (which owed the U.S. Treasury $17 billion prior to Hurricane Sandy) and expects people who occupy floodplains to shoulder more of the costs.

The legislation phases out insurance subsidies for several categories of buildings, including: second homes, business properties, new policies, and newly purchased property. Without these subsidies, insurance costs will be based on the elevation (or flood protection level) of the structure. The resulting rates can be quite high, particularly for buildings with basements.

Other changes will affect rates for all flood insurance policies, which can rise by up to

Richards to sing JAY — The JEMS Winter Coffee House Series 2013 will present Susan Richards and Crew Saturday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m. at the Amos and Julia Ward Theatre on Route 9N in Jay. Admission is $6. Joining Richards are Don Vicaro and Eric Klotzko. Visit jemsgroup.org for complete description of the entire Coffee House Series. Email info@jemsgroup.org for questions on future events or details.

Budget meeting planned WESTPORT — The Westport Central School District Board of Education will hold a budget meeting followed by their regular meeting on Thursday, Feb. 14, at 5:30 p.m. in the Library. All Board of Education meetings are open to the public.

20 percent per year. The bottom line is that premiums are going to rise significantly in future years. Unfortunately, Congress did not address the affordability of flood insurance, other than to authorize a study.

The New York State Floodplain and Stormwater Managers Association (NYSFSMA) recognizes the need for NFIP reform, but is concerned about the impact this legislation will have on business districts and real estate markets in older floodplain communities.

The Association will continue to advocate for additional reforms to the flood insurance program in order to achieve the multiple objectives of affordability, fairness, and fiscal soundness.

David Hatin Region 5 Director, NYSFSMA

Agrees with letters To the Valley News: I want to thank everyone who has written a letter to the editor for their support against Governor Cuomo’s new gun control law. I am a 13 year member of the NRA and love America. Look at New York Prior to 1994 and the Federal Assault weapons ban. Now look at it today. It’s much worst. It almost seems like New York is becoming a police state.

Each year there are new laws that take our rights away. These laws benefit the government. Not we the people. Gov. Cuomo, you said this law was not aimed at sportsman.

But that’s not true. Are not competition shooters who use the AR15 rifle in their sport sportsman? And it’s not just New York, if President Obama has his way a United Nations Gun Ban treaty will be signed later this year. It’s Goal: Ban almost every gun in America.

I do not blame the Bush Master rifle that killed 26 young American’s in Newtown, Conn. I blame a careless mother who failed to lock her guns from a son she knew was mentally ill, how stupid! This sad event has given our gun hating government just what they wanted. A way to stomp our rights to bear arms into the ground. If we don’t speak out against this we may soon find out that we have no rights! All over the world there have been massacres in countries that do not allow firearm ownership. My biggest fear is that sooner or later this is coming to America. That is my opinion of this madness that is being forced upon law abiding citizens.

Geriann Caron Port Henry

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North Star Museum to open KEESEVILLE — On Feb. 16 through Feb. 18, there will be a special winter opening of the North Star Underground Railroad Museum in celebration of President’s Day Weekend and Black History Month. Exhibits feature stories of fugitives from slavery and the abolitionists who assisted them on the Lake Champlain Line of the Underground Railroad. Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1131 Mace Chasm Rd., next to Ausable Chasm.

Ellsworth to play KEENE VALLEY — Mark your calendar for Friday, Feb. 22, 8 p.m., when soprano hornist Ann Ellsworth returns to the Keene Valley Congregational Church. This time, she performs as a member of Artesia, a contemporary ensemble dedicated to the performance, study and commissioning of new music, with pianist Ellen Hwangbo and Marianne Gythfeldt on clarinet. Donation: $10; students are free.

Artesia will perform trios, duos and solos in a joyous romp through some of history’s most beautiful and treasured chamber music.

For more information about this evening of chamber music sponsored by East Branch Friends of the Arts, contact Pam Gothner at 576-4329 or eastbranchfriendsofthearts@gmail.com.

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My “Pet” pet peeve

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have been thinking about this pet peeves column for a while. We all have them, and thought this would be a great way to share some. However, it was not until earlier this week that I realized what my biggest pet peeve was.

There are several of them. Some are stupid, such as getting annoyed every time the person in front of me at Subway has multiple subs to order. It’s perfectly alright and accepted to order subs for other family members or coworkers at lunchtime, but

by Keith Lobdell for some reason this just irritates me that I have to wait for someone who is not there.

There are the classic pet peeves that a lot of people share. For me, that would be drivers who go slower than the posted speed limit. If it says 55, go 55 for crying out loud! I know you’re trying to be safe and probably doing the right thing, but it still gets me worked up.

However, I have come to the realization of what my biggest pet peeve is. The one that not only gets me agitated, but actually ends up making me say or do something, and it happens every time.

Let’s go back to my senior year of high school. I was a member of the varsity basketball team. Sometimes I got into the game because we were up 15-20 points late and there was no way I could screw it up, along with times I was in the game because it could not get worse than the 20-plus points we were losing by.

This particular example happened during the latter, when we were down with no hope of coming back. The coach put me in the game, and I received an inbounds pass. I pivoted and found much to my shock that two defenders were tight on me as I was underneath their basket. I made a pass to get out of the trap, and then headed up the court, right past the opposing team’s bench.

“Pressing when you are up by 23 points, really?”

That earned me a trip back to the bench and a stern lecture from my coach after the game. But the fact of the matter is, I meant what I said, and thus was born my biggest pet peeve: basketball teams pressing late in games when the outcome has already been decided.

Having covered hoops for a while, you see it at least once each year and it just blows my mind. I honestly shake when I see it happen, and I still have not learned how to keep my mouth shut about it, whether its covering a varsity basketball game or watching the JV or modified game taking place before my assignment.

I do understand that it happens more frequently in varsity, and I am a proponent of when you get to playoffs, it’s about winning. But pressing when a game is decided at any level just leaves a bad taste in my mouth, especially the instructional levels (biddy and modified).

Having coached youth levels in basketball, I feel that pressing with the game in hand teaches nothing that I want one of my players learning during the years where the goal is to develop skills. Everything that you needed to prove about being the better team has already been done. There is no more statement that needs to be made. No “learning” is going to happen. Your making a team that already feels defeated feel even worse and, honestly, your team is learning that winning at all costs trumps sportsmanship.

In local modified, you can only press in the final two minutes of the game.

Ironically, another pet peeve of mine is this rule — you should be able to press from the beginning of the game. It leads to a situation where a team who has definitely proven their superiority without pressing and then does it because they can, even though the game is decided.

Again, there’s no “learning” in that for either team.

I know there are other coaches, some I respect, that see this differently. All I know is, when I see it happen, it just sends chills up and down my spine.

So please, if you’re up big late, call the dogs off.

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Continued from page 1 “We are here to present the law and let everyone know what the law says,” Fazio said. “Any time that there is a new bill that leads to new laws, there are going to be questions.

We are here to inform and enforce the law. Those concerns about why the law was passed should be brought to the legislature and the governor.”

The three talked about the new law, including the timeline for when each piece of the SAFE Act would be put in place. The assault weapons ban went into effect when the law was signed earlier this month, while other parts will be instituted over the next year-plus.

On April 15 of this year, the registration process for all assault weapons begins along with the limit of seven round magazines. Background checks for ammunition purchases and the need to discard, sell or permanently modify any magazine that can hold more than 10 rounds goes into effect Jan. 15, 2014. All assault weapons must be registered with the State Police by April 15, 2014.

Fazio said he felt SAFE would help law enforcement officials.

PLATTSBURGH — The North Country Chamber of Commerce will conduct its Annual New York State Legislative Breakfast on Friday, March 1 at 7:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn in Plattsburgh. The event will include remarks and a question and answer session with State Senator Betty Little, Assemblywoman Janet Duprey and Assemblyman Daniel Stec. CVPH Medical Center is supporting the Chamber event as the Corporate Sponsor.

Registration is $20 (U.S.) per person for members of the North Country Chamber or its partner chambers, or $35 for not-yet-members. A full breakfast buffet is included. Space is limited and advance registration is required. No registrations can be accepted at the door. To register, contact the North Country Chamber at 563-1000.

New York State Police Col. Tom Fazio speaks to a large audience at the Lake Placid Conference Center Jan. 29 about the New York SAFE Act, part of a statewide outreach program on the new gun law.

Photo by Keith Lobdell “I think that the law as designed will help,” Fazio said. “Taking the chance to own firearms from someone with mental issues or someone who has a propensity to commit violence is a good thing.”

Fazio said that there will probably be more parts of the law that will be addressed as time goes on.

“There are interpretation and judgement issues that we will work together on with judges and legal council to find the answers to,” Fazio

said. “We want to make sure that we give out the direct answers and that we are consistent with it. We want to make sure that people can understand and obey the law.”

“The idea is not to go in and grab people's weapons,” Bruen said. “The idea is to get these assault weapons registered and have people who know and follow the law.”

During the public comment period, people asked about what the new law meant for their current weapons

and magazines, which have to now be modified to hold only 10 rounds if they can hold more. While the modification is for 10 rounds, new clips sold will only be able to hold seven rounds.

DeMaria also cleared up a question on if a round in the chamber counted as one of the seven rounds.

“A round in the chamber does not count as magazine capacity,” DeMaria said. The senior investigator and weapons expert also talked about the portion of the law that dealt with “military style additions.”

“Depending on the modification, getting rid of the addition would change the effectiveness of the weapon,” DeMaria said. “Others are just cosmetic. It's not for me to say why they are part of the law.”

Bruen said the was pleased with the turnout and the discussion that took place at the event.

“Most gun owners, like those here, you want to follow the rules,” Bruen said. “Most gun owners are very responsible and follow the rules, although you may not agree with all of them, as we are hearing today. What we want to do is help those gun owners to follow the rules. We are not here to play gotcha.”

County allocating emergency food, shelter funding ELIZABETHTOWN — Essex County is in the allocation process for funds to

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“Jay was under alert since 4:30 a.m. as a result of the National Weather Report indicating the potential for ice jamming in the Au Sable River,” Jay Supervisor Randy Douglas said. “At this time I am happy to report that the town has suffered no damage.”

At 5:30 a.m., Route 9N was closed between Route 73 in Keene and Route 86 in Jay due to flooding near Navajo Lodge in Upper Jay. The road was re-opened at 7:05 a.m. The ice jam which caused the flooding broke loose around 8:15 a.m.

“I would like to thank the Emergency Service Personnel, the DPW Department and all county and state officials for their help and quick response this morning as we prepared for the worst,” Douglas said.

At around 9:45 a.m., the road between Lewis and Chesterfield was closed due to downed trees which were blocking the road, with some bringing down power lines making the road impassable.

Other roads that were closed due to downed power lines and trees included Moss Road in Lewis along with Bonnie View Road and Haselton Road in Wilmington.

Property owners also saw damage from the storm. Paula Monett had her driveway blocked by trees and also had damage to a garage.

“Luckily that is all that we have found,” she said.

One house over, a fallen tree rested on the top of a pickup truck, while pieces of trees littered the roadway.

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Essex Post Office learns its fate

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com ESSEX — Just a little more than a week after United States Postal Service Regional Representative Jeff Sands was in New Russia to talk about the future of the office there, he returned to Essex County and the hamlet of Essex.

Sands told those assembled in the lobby of the Essex Post Office Jan. 30 that the Jeff Sands, left, of the United States Postal Service talks to residents in Essex about site would remain changing the hours of operation for their post office.

Photo by Keith Lobdell open, but with fewer ties. Every post office was evaluated the same, hours during weekdays. so Essex had the same evaluation system as a Currently, The office is open from 8 a.m. until noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, with post office in California.”

Residents expressed concerns over the nearhours from 8 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Under by post office list that was presented, which the new proposal, the office would keep the gave the option of neighbor Willsboro (4.4 same hours Saturday but only be open six miles away), but also options of Charlotte (5.6 hours on weekdays, from 8:15 a.m. until 12:15 miles) and North Ferrisburgh, Vt. (9.58 miles), p.m., and from 2:45 to 4:45 p.m. each of which would require a trip across Lake Sands said the changes were preliminary Champlain. and required official finalization from the “I don't think they realize there is a lake beUSPS, which he felt would happen. tween here and Vermont,” one person com“Unless we wanted to do something drastic, mented. they usually approve these recommendaSands said that they would include that fact tions,” Sands said. “This would take effect in in their final report. He added that USPS March or April.”

Like New Russia, the Postal Service sent out would be looking at the option of keeping the surveys to 356 customers, 111 of which were re- lobby open 24 hours a day, with landlord apturned. Out of those, all but 10 asked for a re- proval.

All this, Sands said, was being done because alignment of hours, while eight sought alternative delivery options, one sought the nearby of the financial crisis that is facing the Postal Service. office option and another made no selection.

“In the Albany District, we had seven differ“We were telling people that we were considering the option of closing post offices when ent locations where we would process and canwe had meetings last year,” Sands said. “Luck- cel mail and in a couple of months we will be ily, the Postal Service re-evaluated and started down to only two,” he said. “It is all coming to looking at the amount of customer transactions a culmination where we have to make some and the amount of mail going through facili- changes.”

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Bowling fundraiser slated WILLSBORO — There will be a 9-pin tournament Saturday, March 9, at the Willsborough Bowling Center, with all proceeds benefitting Alec Coughlin, a six year-old who was diagnosed with Stage IV Wilms’ Tumor. The proceeds will help offset medical costs. Teams will be two-person, adults

only, with an entry fee of $20 per person or $40 per team. There will be three bowling shifts at noon, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. There will also be a silent auction with proceeds benefiting the ACAP food shelf.

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Willsboro Central School Superintendent Stephen Broadwell also got into the action at the CFES Night at the Essex Inn Jan. 30, serving members of the WCS staff and their families.

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CFES Continued from page 1 “The people were overthe-top generous. We had 47 reservations and served over 50 groups when you count walk-ins.”

Blatchley said staff members including herself, Broadwell, nurse Kari Scott and teacher Charmaine Flynn waited tables for tips which were donated to CFES. “This is how I made my way through college,” Blatchley said.

Five students from the school who work at the Essex Inn also worked at the

fundraiser, as well as five other students who sold raffle tickets to customers throughout the night.

“Chef Josh was great with the kids and the staff was very nice,” Blatchley said.

The Inn is owned by Rick and Karen Dalton. Rick is the Executive Director of CFES. “We have been very fortunate to have Rick and Karen be right here to help our CFES Club,” Blatchley said. “This was the first time that we had held this event, and it turned out to be very successful.”

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keith@denpubs.com WESTPORT — In front of the counter, Valentine’s Day is a chance to find the perfect gift for that special someone, which may end up being a flower arrangement.

B e h i n d t h e c o u n t e r, Va l e n t i n e ’ s D a y i s t h e b u s i e s t e v e n t o f t h e y e a r, a c c o rd i n g t o Tr a c e y Sayre of Flower Designs By Tracey in Westport. “ We h a v e b e e n k n o w n t o w o r k 4 8 h o u r s straight through to Valentine’s Day just to have t h e o rd e r s p ro c e s s e d a n d re a d y t o g o , ” S a y re said. “We work around the clock to get the orders out.”

S a y re s a i d t h a t d u r i n g Va l e n t i n e ’ s D a y, s h e adds to her staff in order to complete orders and deliveries, sometimes making it a family affair with her husband and son helping out.

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to be ordering in terms of the amount of flowers that are needed,” Sayre said. “We need to make sure that we have the order set and that they are in the shop before Feb. 14 so we are ready to go.”

The shop has been taking advantage of the internet for pre-orders, which Sayre said has been a benefit.

“We have some who pre-order their arrangements, but we have a lot of last-minute people,” she said. “We try and accommodate everyone as much as we can.”

Sayre said she not only works with the flowers, but has several additions pieces that bring an added flair to the gifts.

“You can have fun with the flowers and the arrangements,” she said. “We also have balloons, candy and teddy bears. The bears have been very popular.”

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t appears the ice fishing season has begun in earnest, with a safe cover of nearly a foot of ice securing a majority of the region’s lakes and ponds.

Recent reports from the inland lakes and ponds have been good, and fish have been on the take. However, angler reports from the Lake Champlain indicate times are still tough for smelt fishermen.

“We just aren’t catching smelt like we used to,” an old friend recently explained after a day on the ice near Port Henry. And obviously, he isn’t the only one!

In recent years, many veteran, Lake Champlain ‘smelters’ have retreated inland from the Big Lake. They’re now chasing smelt in places like the Saranacs, Tupper Lake, Schroon Lake, Blue Mountain Lake, Rollins Pond, Indian Lake and other such haunts.

Although numerous theories abound, there does not appear to be a single, definitive answer for the perceived lack of angling success for those targeting smelt on Lake Champlain.

However, several biologists believe a perceived decline in the smelt population is the result of two burgeoning populations of non-native species.

In recent years, the ever growing population of invasive, alewife has severely impacted the forage base of many species of ‘pan fish’ including smelt, perch and blue gills. There's no doubt the smelt population has been impacted by alewives through predation on eggs and fry, and competition for food sources.

The arrival of invasive alewife in the Lake Champlain ecosystem has already disrupted the established interactions of many native species due to overlaps in habitat range, breeding capacity and competition for a shared forage base.

However, many anglers believe that another, non-native invader has played a much greater role in reducing the lake’s supply of smelt, perch and other pan-fish.

First spotted on Lake Champlain in 1981, cormorants have been establishing rookeries on the lake’s islands ever since.

Studies estimate the various populations of these fish-eating birds once peaked at nearly 20,000, prior to recent population control efforts. Estimates put the current number of the winged, interlopers in the range of 12,000 to 14,000 birds.

Researchers examining stomach contents of these bird’s have discovered cormorants prey primarily on panfish such as yellow perch, sunfish, and rainbow smelt. However, they also feed on the fry of popular game fish including bass, salmon and lake trout.

Although bird populations have begun to decrease, studies indicate they continue to forage nearly three pounds of fish, per day, per bird. Based on current population levels, the pesky birds consume nearly 20 tons of fish per day, and over the course of the season, it’s been estimated that cormorants are responsible for removing nearly 3,600 tons of fish from the Big Lake. Considering the average smelt weighs about a third of a pound; the impact is obvious.

However, the birds can’t take all of the blame. In recent years, water quality issues, invasive species and climate change have all combined to put a whammy on the lake’s fisheries.

A recent study conducted in Germany reveals there is a correlation between lake ice and the growth of plankton, which is a key component of the aquatic food chain.

The research revealed a decrease in the duration of lake ice will result in less plankton, which reduces the available diet for primary plankton consumers, the panfish. With trends indicating increasingly warmer temperatures and the ever diminishing duration of lake ice, it appears our fisheries will remain in danger.

According to records from the 19th century, the Big Lake had frozen over nearly every decade from the 1820s through the 1920s, with open water occurring only about once in a decade. The lake failed to ice over completely twice during the 1930s, but only once in the 1940s. However, since that time, complete freeze-overs have become much less common. During the decades of the 1980s and 2000s, the lake froze over only about half of the time, and in the 1990s, the lake froze completely for only three winters.

Lake Champlain has not been frozen completely since March of 2007, although there is now safe ice over much of the lake.

As most hard water enthusiasts know all too well, in recent years the Big Lake has been setting up nearly two weeks later

WORSHIP IN YOUR COMMUNITY AU SABLE FORKS St. James’ Church - Epliscopal (Anglican Catholic) Rev. Patti Johnson, Seacon. Services: Wed. 6:00 p.m.

Evening Prayer and Healing Service. Holy Eucharist Sunday - 10:00 a.m. Phone 518-593-1838 or 518-647-5312.

United Methodist Church - Main Street. 647-8147. Sunday 11 a.m. - Worship Service. Email: afumc1@frontiernet.net Holy Name Catholic Church - 14203 Rt. 9N, Au Sable Forks, 647-8225, Rev. Kris Lauzon - Pastor, John J. Ryan - Deacon, Masses: Mon. & Wed. 5:15pm, Thurs. & Fri. at 8am, Sat. 4pm, Sun. 10:30am.

Confessions (reconciliation) Sat. 3:15-3:45pm.

BLACK BROOK St. Matthew’s Catholic Church - 781 Silver Lake Rd., Black Brook, 647-8225, Rev. Kris Lauzon - Pastor, John J. Ryan - Deacon, Masses: Closed for Winter Season BLOOMINGDALE Pilgrim Holiness Church - 14 Oregon Plains Rd., 8913178, Rev. Daniel Shumway - Sunday: Morning Worship 11am, Sunday School 10am, Evening Service 6:30 pm; Wednesday: Prayer Service 7 pm.

CLINTONVILLE United Methodist - Rt. 9N. 834-5083. Sunday, 11 a.m.

Worship Service. Pastor Rev. Joyce Bruce.

ELIZABETHTOWN St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church - Court Street. 873-6760.

Father Francis Flynn, 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: 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 or Ann Marie Speir. All are welcome. Email: goodshepherdetown2011@hotmail.com Web: www.etowngoodshepherd.org United Church of Christ (Congregational) - Court Street. 8736822. Rev. Frederick C. Shaw. Worship Service: Sun. 11 a.m.; Sunday School ages 4 - grade 6. Nursery service Email: FShaw@westelcom.com ESSEX St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - Rt. 22. 963-4524. Rev. John Demo, Admin. No Mass in Essex from Columbus Day to Memorial Day, closed for the Winter.

Essex Community United Methodist Church - Corner of Rt. 22 and Main St. 963-7766. Rev. John E. Hunn. , Sunday Worship - 10:15 AM, Sunday School - 10:15 AM. web page: www.unyumc.org/churches/ detail/375 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 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. Family Christian movies on the second Sunday of each month at 6:30 p.m., and Hymn sing on the 4th Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. Email: foothillsbapt@netzero.net HARKNESS Harkness United Methodist Church - Corner Harkness & Hollock Hill Rds., Harkness, NY. 834-7577. Rev. Edith Poland. Worship 9:30 a.m. ediepoland@aol.com 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. John R. Yonkovig; Pastor. Rectory Phone 523-2200. Email:

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stagnesch@roadrunner.com St. Hubert’s All Souls Episcopal Church - Sunday Holy Eucharist 10 a.m., June 24 through September 9. Varying roster of priests celebrate communion each week.

Keene Valley Congregational Church - Main Street. 5764711. Sunday Worship Services 10 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m. Choir Wednesday evening 7 p.m. and Sunday 9:15 a.m.

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. Email: rcckparish@charter.net St. Paul’s Episcopal Church - Clinton Street, Keeseville.

563-6836. Sunday Service 9 a.m. Rev. Blair Biddle.

Keeseville United Methodist Church - Front Street, Keeseville. 834-7577. Rev. Edith Poland. Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. 834-7577. Email: ediepoland@aol.com The Good Shepherd Church of the Nazarene - 124 Hill Street, Keeseville, NY. 834-9408. Pastor Richard Reese.

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Tuesday Prayer Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m.

Independent Baptist Church - Rte. 22 & Interstate 87, P.O. Box 506, Keeseville, NY. 834-9620. Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m., Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m., Prayer Meeting & Bible Study - Wednesday 7 p.m.; Youth Group Sunday 6 p.m. Website: ibck.org Email: oneillr@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 LAKE PLACID New Hope Church - 207 Station St., Lake Placid, NY. A full gospel church. Rev. Richard Ducatt, pastor.

Services are Sunday 10a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Fellowship prayer, Tuesday 6:30 p.m. and Thursday Bible Study. Once a month covered dish after Sunday morning service. Child care available Sunday & Thursday. Handicapped accessible. For more information call 518-523-3652.

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Lake Placid Baptist Church - Leading people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ Worship service Sunday 10:15 a.m. 2253 Saranac Ave., LP 523-2008, www.lpbaptist.org.

St. Eustace Episcopal Church The Very Rev. David K. Ousley Worship Services: Saturday at 5:15pm & Sunday at 8 and 10am; Wednesday - 5:15 - Holy Eucharist and Healing Prayers, 2450 Main St., Lake Placid, NY 518-523-2564 St. Agnes Catholic Church - Saturday Mass 5:30 p.m., Sunday masses 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., 169 Hillcrest, LP, 523-2200. Rev. John R. Yonkovig Adirondack Community Church - Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome here. 2583 Main St., LP. 523-3753, www.adkcomchurch.org.

Pilgrim Holiness Church - 6057 Sentinel Road Lake Placid, NY 12946. Tel. 518-523-2484 Pastor: William S. Saxton. Sunday School - 9:45 AM Sunday Worship - 11:00 AM Sunday Evening Service 7:00 PM Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study - 7:00 PM www.lakeplacidpilgrimholinesschurch.com The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - 26 John Brown Rd., LP. President Philip Perkins 354-0410.

Sacrament Meeting 10:00 AM; Sunday School 11:00 AM; Relief Society/Priesthood Meetings 12:00 PM 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 Brian Frawley 518-873-2610.

First Congregational Church - Lewis, 873-6822. Rev. Frederick C. Shaw. Sunday Services 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Email: Fshaw@westelcom.com www.firstcongregationalchurchoflewis.com REBER United Methodist Church - Valley Road. 963-7924. Rev. Chilton McPheeters. Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m.; Church School 11 a.m.

SARANAC LAKE St. Bernard’s Catholic Church - Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m., Sunday Mass 7:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Father Mark Reilly, Pastor, 27 St. Bernard Street, SL, 891-4616, www.stbernardssaranaclake.com Episcopal Church of St. Luke - 136 Main St., SL, 891-3605.

Sunday worship services at 7:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., led by the Reverand Ann S. Giallard, www.stlukessaranaclake.org High Peaks Church - A Bible-believing, non-denominational church. 97 Will Rogers Drive, Saranac Lake, 891-3255 Saranac Lake Baptist Church - 490 Broadway, Saranac Lake, 891-5473

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A house cat peers out the window, as a bobcat cleans up scraps around the bird feeder.

Photo by John Fadden than average, and it continues to break up much earlier.

Killer Kitty Cats

Forget about the cougars and bobcats! That cute, little cat out in the barn may not be as innocent it looks, according to a recent study conducted by the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in conjunction with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Division of Migratory Birds. The research indicates predation by outdoor cats is likely much greater than was previously estimated.

Published in the online journal, Nature Communications, the study reveals outdoor cats may be responsible for the deaths of an estimated 1.4 to 3.7 billion birds and between 6.9 to 20.7 billion mammals annually.

Researchers believe the mortality caused by cats may actually exceed all other sources of bird and mammal mortality combined, including windows, buildings, communication towers, vehicles, and pesticide poisoning.

The study indicates the vast majority of mortality is the result of stray, farm or feral cats that do not live with humans.

It also indicates that free-ranging cats and projects intended to manage those populations such as Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) actually result in greater harm to native wildlife species such as birds, mice, shrews, voles, squirrels, and rabbits.

As Dr. George Fenwick, President of American Bird Conservancy, explained, “The very high credibility of this study should finally put to rest the misguided notions that outdoor cats represent some harmless, new component to the natural environment. The carnage that outdoor cats inflict is staggering.”

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First United Methodist Church - 63 Church Street, Saranac Lake, 891-3473 Adirondack Alliance Church - 72 Canaras Ave., SL, 8911383. Sharing the hope of Christ, building relationships with god. Sunday worship 10:00 a.m. with nursery care available.

First Presbyterian Church PC(USA) - 57 Church Sreet, Saranac Lake, NY, 518-891-3401, Rev. Joann White. All Are Welcome Here! 9:45am Sunday Worship. Sunday School for All Ages.

Nursery Care. 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study.

Handicap Accessible & Hearing Assistance. www.saranaclakepresbyterianchurch.org Saranac Lake Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses - 5043 Rt. 3, Saranac Lake, 518-891-9233 Sunday Public Talk 10 a.m. followed by Watchtower Study 10:35 a.m.

Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity - Worshipping at the First United Methodist Church at 63 Church St., Saranac Lake. Pastor Michael Richards presiding. 518-8915262. Services on Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. followed by coffee hour. Sunday School available.

TUPPER LAKE United Community Church - 25 High Street, Tupper Lake, 359-9810 Holy Name Catholic Church - 114 Main Street, Tupper Lake, 359-9194 St. Alphonsus Church - 48 Wawbeek Avenue, Tupper Lake, 359-3405.

St. Thomas Episcopal - 8 Brentwood Ave, Tupper Lake 359-9786 The Tupper Lake Baptist Chapel - Corner Lake & Mill Streets. 518-359-3402. Rev. Richard Wilburn. Sunday: Sunday School 9:00 a.m., Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday: Prayer Service 6:30 p.m.

WADHAMS United Church of Christ - Sunday worship celebration at 11:00 a.m., Pastor Leon Hebrink. 962-8293 *For other ministry & discipleship opportunities see the Westport Federated Church schedule.

WESTPORT Federated Church - The “Stone Church” on Main Street, Westport - Woship Celebration Sundays at 9:00 am with “Children’s Church.” Bible and book discussion fellowship at 6:00 pm Thursdays in the parsonage.

518-962-8293 / www.westptchurch.com “Come follow Jesus in the company of friends.”

Westport Bible Church - 24 Youngs Road. 962-8247.

Pastor Dick Hoff. Sunday Morning Worship 9:15 a.m. & 11 a.m.; Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday Night Prayer 7 p.m.; Teen Club Saturday 6 p.m.; Olympian Club Sunday 5:30 p.m. (Sept. - May) Email: westportbiblech@westelcom.com St. Philip Neri Catholic Church - 6603 Main St., Father Francis Flynn, Pastor. Residence, 873-6760. Mass schedule:

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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) St. Philip of Jesus Catholic Church - 3746 Main Street.

963-4524. Rev. John Demo, Admin.

Saturday Mass at 4 p.m. & Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:15 p.m.; Sunday 9:15 a.m.

WILMINGTON 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 - 5789 NYS Rt. 86, Wilmington, 647-8225, Rev. Kris Lauzon - Pastor, John J. Ryan - Deacon, Masses: Tues. 8am & Sun. 8:30am. Confessions (reconciliation) As requested before Mass.

Whiteface Community United Methodist Church - Rt. 86 and Haselton Road in Wilmington. Pastor Brooke Newell invites everyone to join the congregation for Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m. and coffee and fellowship after. Sunday School is offered during the worship service and there is an available nursery area. Church office is located in the adjacent Reuben Sanford building and is open Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 946-7757. Riverside Thrift Shop is located in adjacent Methodist Barn and is open Wednesday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The phone for Shop is 946-2922. The Ecumenical Food Pantry is open in the Reuben Sanford building on Thursday nights from 4 to 6 p.m.

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The Senior Lunch program under the director of Carolyn Kane serves lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Questions concerning the site can be answered at 946-2922 during that time only.

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February 9, 2013

Winter sports season shows signs of success for several local teams

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s the regular season winds down, several valley varsity sports teams are preparing for what they hope are long runs into the sectional and state tournaments.

In basketball, five of the 10 local teams are ranked in the New York State Sportswriters Association polls that came out Jan. 28. Leading the way is the Elizabethtown-Lewis Lady Lions varsity basketball team, which is ranked seventh in girls Class D with a perfect 14-0 record. They are joined in that poll by Keene, who sits in 19th with a record of 11-3.

The 10-2 AuSable Valley Lady Patriots are also ranked, positioned at number 11 in the Class C poll.

The Lady Lions have had a dominating season to this point, scoring 781 points throughout the 2012-13 campaign (55.8 per game) while allowing only 294 (21.0), owning the largest point differential of any valley school with a +487 (an average win of 34.8 points per game). The Lady Patriots have scored 613 points (51.1) while giving up 408 (34.0), a difference of +205 (17.1). Keene, meanwhile, has scored 582 points (41.6) while giving up 424 points (30.3) for a difference of +158 (11.3).

Willsboro, who scored their second win of the season against rival Westport to move their record to 7-9 with two games remaining, is barely in the red for scoring differential, having scored 534 points (33.4) while giving up 554 points (34.6), a difference of -20 (1.2).

Westport, whose record dropped to 7-8, has kept games close to every opponent except Elizabethtown-Lewis, has scored 540 points (36.0) while giving up 668 points (40.6), for a -128 margin (8.5).

The Eagles do boast the leading girls scorer in the valley, as Brendee Russell has scored 210 points (14.0 PPG). Russell has connected on 77 field goals and leads the valley with 55 converted free throws. Russell also has the lone three-point field goal of the Eagles season.

Lily Whalen of ELCS has connected for 197 points (14.1) on a valley leading 79 field goals (first), 33 free throws (third) and six threepointers. She is followed by teammate Shonna Brooks, who has 164 points (11.7) on of 64 field foals (third) and 32 free throws (fourth).

AuSable Valley’s Meghan Strong leads the valley with 17 three-pointers and is fifth with 27 made free throws, scoring 160 points (13.3) on the season. Keene’s Naomi Peduzzi has scored 150 points (10.7), followed by Willsboro’s Kyli Swires, who ranks second in three-pointers made (14) and free throws (34) in scoring 148 points (9.3). AuSable Valley’s Taylor Saltus (11.8) and Willsboro’s Amanda

Shane Douglas, with ball, leads the Valley News region with 267 points for the AuSable Valley boys varsity basketball team.

Photo by Nancy Frasier Mahoney (8.8) each have scored 141 points on the season, while the Keene sister act of Tucker and Taylor Geiger each have 124 points to their names (8.9).

Following Strong and Swires in three pointers made are Kearsten Ashline of ELCS (12), along with AuSable Valley’s Madison Rondeau and Logan Snow (10).

For the boys, AuSable Valley (10-3) was named as an honorable mention in the Class C rankings of Jan. 28, while the Elizabethtown-Lewis Lions received the same recognition in Class D (12-3). The Patriots hold the biggest point-differential in the valley, having scored 775 points (59.6) against 624 (48.0) a difference of +151 (11.6). The Lions follow closely behind, scoring 721 points (48.1) while giving up 590 (39.3) for a +131 advantage (8.8).

The Westport Eagles (7-6), who have started to make a push up the Mountain and Valley Division I standings, turned an early season point deficit into a surplus, having scored 575 points (44.2) while giving up 548 (42.1) for a difference of +27 (2.1). The Willsboro Warriors (7-8) have scored 510 points (34.0) on the season, while the Keene Beavers (2-12) have scored 423 points (30.2), but have shown signs of improvement as the team has won two of its last four games.

Leading the valley in scoring is AuSable Valley’s Shane Douglas, who has connected on 105 field goals, 26 coming from beyond the three point arch, to go along with 31 free throws made for 267 points (20.5). Charlie Huttig of ELCS, who leads the valley in

Westport girls varsity basketball standout Brendee Russell, right, leads the Valley news region in scoring (210 points) and free throws made (55).

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three-pointers (33) and is second in free throws (42), has scored 232 points (15.5).

Willsboro’s Nick Arnold currently ranks third in scoring with 226 points (16.1) while ranking first in free throws (44) and fourth in three pointers (14). However, Arnold will be sidelined for the rest of the season after injuring his leg last week.

Westport’s Ryan Davis is third in free throws made (34) and has scored 186 points (14.3). He is followed by Zac Noka-Bailey of ELCS who has 152 points (10.1), AuSable Valley’s John Goodnough with 146 points (11.2), Keene’s Colton Venner, who is tied with Davis at 34 free throws made and has scored 139 points (9.9). Zach Cosgrove of AuSable Valley has connected on 19 three-pointers (third in valley) and has scored 127 points (9.8), while Keene’s Gabe Warner has scored 119 points (8.5) and Willsboro’s Seth Swires 114 (7.6).

Austin Morris of ELCS is tied with Arnold with 14 three pointers made.

In bowling, the AuSable Valley boys team has collected 102 wins on the season, while Willsboro has 23. The Patriot’s Mike McDonald owns the highest single game (267) and series (730) between the two teams. In games, he is followed by teammate Josh Taylor (258), Willsboro’s Dakoda Latford (252) and Patriots Jimmy Provost (248) and Roger Preston (245).

Latford holds the second highest series of the year with a 686 and is followed by Preston (638), Willsboro’s Tyler Bridge (610) and AuSable Valley’s Brandon Ano (603).

For the girls, Willsboro has claimed 36

wins on the season, with the Lady Patriots earning nine. The Warriors own the top five highest single games of the season with Gabi Yeager (226), Kaitlyn Arthur (217), Alyson Arnold (200), Emily Mero (170) and Lilly Kelly (167) followed by AuSable Valley’s Marissa Prentiss (161). The top series of the year so far belongs to Yeager (572), followed by Arnold (519), Arthur (472), Mero (444) and Prentiss (429).

In wrestling, Kenneth Rivers leads the Patriots in wins (14) and pins (10). Dylan Baker has recorded 12 wins, with Kodie Simpson earning 10 and Michael Thompson nine, six by way of pin.

Hank McCormick continues to rack up wins in the pool for the Patriots boys swim team, recently breaking the one minute barrier in the 100 butterfly and earning four wins in the last week. McCormick has also scored wins this season in the 200 medley, 100 backstroke and 100 breaststroke. Gavin Friedrich has also recorded wins for the Patriots in the pool in the 500 freestyle.

The AuSable Valley indoor track and field team has also seen its share of success, with Paul Ford winning each of the high jump events at the four league meets this season with jumps of 5’-8”, 5’-10”, 5’-10” and 6’-0”.

Ashlee Estes twice captured the high jump competition for the Lady Patriots with jumps of 4’07”, while scoring one win in the long jump with a mark of 15’-3”.

Note: Statistics, state rankings and records represent games and meets held through Feb. 3.

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Moriah 7-13-10-6 36 AuSable Valley 17-13-16-12 58 AVCS: Logan Snow 19; Meghan Strong 15; Taylor Saltus 9; Sierra Snow 6; Madison Rondeau 4; Rachel Knapp 2; Bryce Douglass ; Haley Taylor 1

AuSable Valley 19-13-16-17 65 Moriah 13-7-8-7 35 AVCS: Shane Douglas 27; Austin Depo 15; Nick McDonald 8; Brandon Brooks 6; Nate Casey 5; Zach Cosgrove 2; Connor Kennedy 2

Plattsburgh High 119, AuSable Valley 50 Firsts: Hank McCormick (100 fly - 1:01.14, 100 breaststroke - 1:09.24); Seconds: Gavin Friedrich (200 medley - 2:24.43, 500 free 5:44.25); 200 medley relay (2:02.79); 400 free relay (4:29.70)

ELCS 17-10-20-10 57 Willsboro 8-4-10-7 29 Elizabethtown-Lewis: Shonna Brooks 14; Kearsten Ashline 11; Savannah Graves 8; Jasmin Barnes 6; Kylee Cassavaugh 6; Lily Whalen 4; Emma Disogra 4; Angel Barnes 2; Jennifer McGinn 2 Willsboro: Amanda Mahoney 8; Andrea OʼHara 7; Kyli Swires 5; Renee Marcotte 5; Rachel Burt 2; Kathryn Belzile 2 Chazy 3-12-10-8 Westport 7-11-14-10 Westport: Brendee Russell 21; Schwoebel 9; Sarah Looby 6; Felicia Megan Sudduth 2; Emily Rascoe 2

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Wells 6-0-5-1 12 Keene 17-20-11-14 62 Keene: Sadie Holbrook 19; Naomi Peduzzi 18; Megan Hall 6; Taylor Geiger 6; Hannah McCabe 5; Susane Rudd 4; Tucker Geiger 2; Luiza Parolin 2 Westport 11-6-11-5 33 Willsboro 9-11-13-19 52 Willsboro: Renee Marcotte 20; Kyli Swires 17; Amanda Mahoney 13; Stephanie Blanchard 2 Westport: Brendee Russell 10; Danielle Schwoebel 6; Felicia Kurth 6; Sarah Looby 5; Megan Sudduth 4; Kerrigan Viens 2 Keene 8-12-8-8 36 M/NCS 8-6-4-4 27 Keene: Naomi Peduzzi 14; Tucker Geiger 14; Sadie Holbrook 4; Hannah McCabe 2; Megan Hall 2

Westport 6-13-17-19 55 Chazy 12-11-13-11 47 Westport: Ryan Davis 16; Anderson Gay 13; Sam Napper 9; Thomas Mero 8; Jonathan Gay 7; RJ King 2 Keene 9-7-12-10 38 Wells 13-13-14-16 56 Keene: Colton Venner 13; Gabe Warner 10; Brandon Dumas 7; Austin Brown 3; Warren Ashe 2; Justin Haverlick 2; Maxx Sturgess 1 Willsboro 6-14-5-14 39 ELCS 15-15-11-19 60 Elizabethtown-Lewis: Charlie Huttig 21; Justin LaPier 14; Zac Noka-Bailey 12; Austin Morris 8; Cortland White 3; RJ Plant 2 Willsboro: Seth Swires 11; Nick Arnold 10; Zach Pierson 9; Walker Lobdell 4; Brandon Porter 3; Sam Politi 2 M/NCS 17-10-10-10 47 Keene 9-17-13-19 58 Keene: Gabe Warner 18; Austin Brown 15; Colton Venner 11; Brandon Dumas 10; Maxx Sturgess 3; Warren Ashe 1 Willsboro 9-4-7-9 29 Westport 19-4-17-10 50 Westport: Ryan Davis 18; Anderson Gay 14; Jonathan Gay 4; John Doyle 4; Sam Napper 4; Thomas Mero 3; RJ King 3 Willsboro: Seth Swires 13; Brandon Porter 7; Zach Pierson 4; Walker Lobdell 3; Lucas Cross 2

Plattsburgh High 117, AuSable Valley 53 Firsts: Hank McCormick (200 medley 2:16.84, 100 fly - 59.99); Seconds: 200 medley relay (2:00.97 - Gavin Friedrich, Dillon Drolett, Hank McCormick, Tyler Champine); Gavin Friedrich (200 free - 2:09.45, 500 free - 5:46.05); 400 free relay (3:54.74 - Gavin Friedrich, Hank McCormick, Tyler Champine, Dillon Drolett); Thirds: Mark Whitney (100 back - 1:10.04); 200 free relay (2:04.34 - Kyle Ruocco, Payson Baer, Thorne Bola, Elijah Bushey); Tyler Champine (100 free - 1:02.67)

Boys bowling Moriah 6, Willsboro 4 Willsboro: Tyler Bridge 168 high game, 482 series; Dakoda Latford 171 high game, 466 series AuSable Valley 7, Ticonderoga 3 AVCS: Mike McDonald 211 high game, 583 series; Roger Preston 217 high game, 571 series; Charlie Lacy 202 high game, 542 series; Josh Taylor 198 high game, 523 series; Brandon Ano 189 high game, 507 series

Girls bowling Willsboro 4, Moriah 0 Willsboro: Alyson Arnold 173 high game, 469 series; Gabi Yeager 180 high game, 461 series; Lilly Kelly 167 high game, 402 series Ticonderoga 4, AuSable Valley 0 AVCS: Courtney Pray 157 high game, 343 se-

The sched Saturday, Feb. 9 Boys swimming Sectional meet, at AVCS, 5 p.m.

Wrestling Sectional championships, at Saranac, 10 a.m.

Bowling Sectional championships

Indoor track and field AuSable Valley at Sectionals Plattsburgh State, 11 a.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 12 Girls basketball AuSable Valley at Ticonderoga, 5:30 p.m. JV Elizabethtown-Lewis at Schroon Lake, 5 p.m. modified Willsboro at Chazy, 4 p.m. modified Keene at Crown Point, 4 p.m. modified

Wednesday, Feb. 13 Boys basketball Ticonderoga at AuSable Valley, 4:30 p.m. modified Schroon Lake at Elizabethtown-Lewis, 5 p.m. modified Chazy at Willsboro, 4 p.m. modified Westport at Lake Placid, 4 p.m. modified Crown Point at Keene, 4 p.m. modified

Saturday, Feb. 16 Indoor track and field AuSable Valley at State qualifier meet Plattsburgh State, noon

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CATS to do trail work in Wadhams

Erosion, sediment training set

WADHAMS — Champlain Area Trails (CATS) is developing a new hiking/skiing trail that will be an important link in the system of trails connecting Westport to Essex.

CATS will host the project to create the “Farm and Forest Trail” on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 16 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

“This trail will link Wadhams to the Bobcat Trail as it passes through fields and forests and over part of Phinney Hill,” said Chris Maron, Executive Director of CATS. “Our plans are to have it continue into Whallonsburg and be an important part of the trail we’re creating to connect Westport to Essex. This trail will be an important part of the network of trails we’re making here in the Champlain Valley.”

CATS invites people of all ages to come out to clear the trail. Participants will cut tree limbs and saplings, remove fallen logs, and clear brush so people can enjoy hiking on the trail. If volunteers can only stay for just part of the project, that is fine.

The Farm and Forest Trail Project begins at 12:30 p.m. and will last until about 4:30 p.m. Volunteers should meet in Wadhams at Dogwood Bread Company. Please bring gloves, loppers, and hand saws. CATS will also provide tools. For more details, call 962-2287 or email champlaintrails@gmail.com.

WESTPORT — On March 8, the Essex County Soil and Water Conservation District will offer the required four-hour Erosion and Sediment Control training for contractors and developers. The training will be held from 8 a.m. until noon at the Essex County Fairgrounds 3 Sisco Street, Westport. The training will be presented by Dave Reckahn, District Manager.

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

Contractors and developers will have to preregister for the training to receive credits. The training will cost $75 for certification, reference materials and refreshments.

Registration needs to be in by March 1.

Those with a group of 10 or more and are interested in holding a private workshop, should contact the District at 962-8225 or email atessexswcd@westelcom.com.

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Wednesday, Feb. 13

WHALLONSBURG — The Lakeside School to hold Play Gym, Whallonsburg Grange Hall, corner of Route 22 and Whallons Bay Road, 9a.m. - noon, 963-7385.

SARANAC LAKE — Thirty-Fifth Annual Winter Carnival Pancake Breakfast, Saranac Lake Adult Center at 135 Broadway, 8:30.-11 a.m. $7, $4 for kids.

SARANAC LAKE — Post Parade Party to be held with performances by the Blind Owl Band , The Water Hole, 48 Main Street, +21, 2 p.m.

WILLSBORO — Towne Meeting will play for the Willsboro Coffee House, Congregational Church, Rte. 22, 7 p.m. $5, $2 students. 963-7772.

WILLSBORO — Free osteoporosis classes, Willsboro Congregational Church, NY Route 22, 10:30 a.m. 5463565.

ELIZABETHTOWN — Card Club to meet, Elizabethtown Social Center, 7626 U.S. 9, noon - 3 p.m. 873-6408, info@elizabethtownsocialcenter.org.

WESTPORT —ZUMBA Class, Westport Heritage House, Main Street, 6:30 p.m. $5.

Sunday, Feb. 10 AUSABLE FORKS — Public Swim, AuSable Valley Central School Swimming Pool, 28 Church Street, 2-4 p.m. $2, $1 for students.

WESTPORT —ZUMBA Class, Westport Heritage House, Main Street, 6:30 p.m. $5.

Monday, Feb. 11 WILLSBORO — Free osteoporosis classes, Willsboro Congregational Church, NY Route 22, 10:30 a.m. 5463565.

KEENE — Free osteoporosis classes, Keene Community Center, Church Street, 11:30 a.m. 546-3565.

WESTPORT —YOGA Class, Westport Heritage House, Main Street, 6 p.m. $10.

Thursday, Feb. 14 ELIZABETHTOWN — Free osteoporosis classes, Hand House, Route 8, 10 a.m. 546-3565.

Saturday, Feb. 16 AUSABLE CHASM — Special winter opening of the North Star Underground Railroad Museum in celebration of President's Day Weekend and Black History Month, 1131 Mace Chasm Rd. 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. 834-5180.

UPPER JAY — StoryArt Program with Natalie Woods for ages 5 and up, , Wells Memorial Library, 12230 New York 9N, 2 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 17 AUSABLE CHASM — Special winter opening of the North Star Underground Railroad Museum in celebration of President's Day Weekend and Black History Month, 1131 Mace Chasm Rd. 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. 834-5180.

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HAWKS NEST ENTERPRISES, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/20/2012.

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FRESHET GROUP, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/8/13. Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

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VN-2/2-3/9/13-6TC40731 ----------------------------NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE ELIZABETHTOWNLEWIS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF ELIZABETHTOWNLEWIS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, Essex County, New York: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Education of the ElizabethtownLewis Central School District, Essex County, New York (the District ), has scheduled a special meeting of the qualified voters of said District to be held in the main lobby at the ElizabethtownLewis Central School, 7530 Court Street, Elizabethtown, New York 12932, on March 5, 2013, with polls to be open between the hours of 12:00 p.m. (noon) and 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of voting upon the following two propositions: PROPOSITION NO. 1

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School District is hereby authorized to undertake a capital improvement project consisting of renovations, alterations and improvements to the Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School, including the replacement and/or renovation to roofs, refurbishing bathrooms in elementary classrooms, replacement of sewage ejector pump in basement, replacement of classroom hot water heaters, replacement of pumps and valves for hot water heating system, technology infrastructure upgrades and improvements and other improvements and services incidental thereto (the Capital Project ), all at a total estimated maximum cost of $341,293, with such cost being raised by a tax upon the taxable property of said District to be levied and collected in annual installments as provided in Section 416 of the Education Law, with such tax to be partially offset by State aid available therefore, and in anticipation of such tax, by obligations of said District as may be necessary.

PROPOSITION NO. 2 RESOLVED, that in the event that Proposition No. 1 is approved by a majority of the qualified voters of said District, the Board of Education of Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School District is hereby further authorized to undertake improvements consisting of abatement and removal of asbestos throughout the building, including the removal of carpet-

ing, tile flooring and tile mastic and the replacement of new tile flooring and services incidental thereto (the Abatement Project and, collectively with the Capital Project, the Project ), all at a total estimated maximum cost of $310,000, with such cost being raised by a tax upon the taxable property of said District to be levied and collected in annual installments as provided in Section 416 of the Education Law, with such tax to be partially offset by State aid available therefore, and in anticipation of such tax, by obligations of said District as may be necessary.

AND NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the aforesaid propositions will appear on the ballot labels of the voting machines used at such special district meeting in the following abbreviated forms: PROPOSITION NO. 1 Shall the proposition set forth in the legal notice of this special meeting authorizing the construction, installation and equipping of renovations, alterations and improvements of the Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School, including incidental improvements and services, all at a total estimated maximum cost of $341,293, with such cost being raised by a tax levy upon the taxable property of the District, to be collected in annual installments as provided in Section 416 of the Education Law with such tax to be partially offset by State aid available therefore, and in anticipation of such tax, by District obligations, be approved?

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PROPOSITION NO. 2 In the event that Proposition No. 1 is approved by a majority of the qualified voters of said District, shall the proposition set forth in the legal notice of this special meeting authorizing the abatement and removal of asbestos throughout the building, including the removal of carpeting, tile flooring and tile mastic and the replacement of new tile flooring and services incidental thereto, all at a total estimated maximum cost of $310,000, with such cost being raised by a tax levy upon the taxable property of the District, to be collected in annual installments as provided in Section 416 of the Education Law with such tax to be partially offset by State aid available therefore, and in anticipation of such tax, by District obligations, be approved?

AND NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, and the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation adopted thereunder (collectively, SEQRA ), the District has determined that the Project constitutes a Type II action within the meaning of SEQRA, and will not have an adverse impact on the environment.

AND NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots for voting on the above-referenced proposition may be applied for at the office of the District Clerk, P.O. Box 158 Court Street (7530 Court Street), Elizabeth-

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Any such application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the date of the vote on the above-referenced propositions, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before such vote, if the ballot is to be picked up personally by the voter. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available for public inspection during regular business hours in the office of the District Clerk on each of the five (5) days prior to the day of the election except Sunday. Absentee ballots must be received in the office of the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m. on March 5, 2013.

Dated: January 11, 2013 BOARD OF EDUCATION OF ELIZABETHTOWNLEWIS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, Essex County V N 1/26,2/2,2/9,2/16/134TC-40688 ----------------------------NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a license serial number 2188460 has been applied for by Rosalia s Italian Kitchen to sell beer and wine at a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 5659 Route 86, Wilmington, New York 12997.

VN-2/9-2/16/13-2TC40748 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF ADK PROPERTIES, LLC Notice is hereby given of the formation of ADK Properties, LLC, a domestic limited lia-

bility company. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on January 15, 2013. New York office location: Essex County. Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to 56 Payson Path, West Yarmouth, Massachusetts 02673. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

VN-2/9-3/16/13-6TC40746 ----------------------------MOTO SPARES, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/15/13.

Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 84 Airport Rd., Keene Valley, NY 12943. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

VN-2/9-3/16/13-6TC40756 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ( LLC ) Name: Ausable Brewing Company LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York ( SSNY ) on 01/10/2013.

Office Location: Essex County. The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: 765 Mace Chasm Rd, Keeseville, NY, 12944.

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2012 FORD FOCUS SE

V6, Auto, Leather, Moonroof, Silver Stk. #EP196A, 19k miles

7 Pass., Reverse Sensor, SYNC System Stk. #E2740 Certified Used, 3 yr./100,000 mi. Warranty

Auto, Air, Cruise Stk. #E2770, 29k miles Certified Used, 5 yr./100,000 mi. Warranty

Auto, Air, Cruise Stk. #E2751 Certified Used, 5 yr./100,000 mi. Warranty

$18,900

$23,900

$16,600

$16,700

2004 FORD F150 XLT SUPERCAB 4X4

2007 FORD F150 XLT SUPERCAB 4X4

2010 FORD F150 XLT SUPERCAB 4X4

2011 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4X4

V8, Auto, Air, Cruise Stk. #SEP269A, 68k miles 12 mo./12,000 mi. Warranty

V8, Auto, Air, Cruise Stk. #EP123A, 65k miles 12 mo./12,000 mi. Warranty

V8, Auto, Air, Cruise Stk. #E2782, 33k miles

Auto, Air, Cruise, Power Group, Red Stk. #E2786, 40k miles

$13,900

$16,700

$26,900

$19,900

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Route 9 Elizabethtown, NY

518-873-6389

Dealer #7085874

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2013 CHEVY 1500 EXT CAB 4X4 LT

$

• Stk. #CS29 Fully Loaded & Leather!

All Star Edition Pkg.

8,335

OFF PRICE

MSRP $38,185 85 855 Adk Chevy Discount -1,585 500 Rebate -5,750 00 Target Rebate -1,000

$

Your Price

2012 CHEVY CRUZE LS

$

259

• Stk. #CR209 Silver, Auto, XM Radio, OnStar, Power Windows & Locks, A/C

$

PER MONTH

• Stk. #CR188 Inferno Orange, “Convertible!”, V6, Auto, t to, to Power Windows & Locks, ks, XM Radio, OnStar MSRP $34,075 Adk Chevy Discount -1,075 Rebate -1,000 Your Price

2012 CHEVY MALIBU 2LT

5,091

• Stk. #CR16 White, Moonroof, XM Radio, OnStar, Fully Loaded!

2,075

OFF PRICE

$32,000

2011 BUICK LACROSSE CXS

$

OFF PRICE

• Stk. #CQ241 Black, Moonroof, XM Radio, OnStar, Fully Loaded! Navigation

MSRP $27,980 Adk Chevy Discount -1,091 Rebate -4,000 Your Price

$17,600

*#

$16,800

$

PER MONTH

2012 CHEVY CAMARO LT

MSRP $18,865 Adk Chevy Discount -565 Rebate -1,500 Your Price

272

• Stk. #CR1 Gold Mist Metallic, 6 Spd., Fully Loaded, XM Radio, OnStar

*#

MSRP $19,720 Adk Chevy Discount -620 Rebate -1,500

$29,8500

Your Price

2012 CHEVY CRUZE LT

5,380

OFF PRICE

MSRP $37,900 Adk Chevy Discount -5,380

$22,889

Your Price

$32,520

CHECK OUT THESE GREAT WINTER SAVINGS ON THESE QUALITY USED VEHICLES. 2004 Chevy 3500 Reg Cab 4x4

2011 Chevy Cruze LT

CS80, 8’ Fisher Plow, Cap on Box, Auto, Air

CR124A, Air, Cruise, Fully Loaded, Bluetooth, OnStar, XM Radio

Can’t find that special vehicle. WE CAN! Call Buzzy, Todd or Bucky today at

518-873-6389

2012 Chevy Impala LT

10,800 OR $214/MO* 2007 Chevy Aveo LS

14,965 OR $230/MO* 2012 Chevy Malibu LT

2008 GMC 2500 Ext Cab 4x4

CP244, OnStar, XM Radio, Moonroof, Fully Loaded!

CS65A, 4 Dr., Air, Auto, CD

AM280A, Fully Loaded, XM Radio, OnStar, Moonroof

CS14A, SLE Pkg., 6.0L, “8 Foot Box”

19,480 OR $312/MO* 2009 Chevy Cobalt LT

7,480 OR $135/MO* 2009 Chevy 1500 Ext Cab 4x4

20,880 OR $318/MO* 2012 Chevy 1500 Ext Cab 4x4 LT

16,200 OR $258/MO* 2004 1500 Ext Cab 4x4 LS

CR134B, 4 Dr., Fully Loaded

CS92A, Red, LT Pkg., Fully Loaded, Z71, (4) New Tires, “Excellent Condition”

CS38A, 5.3L, Fully Loaded! XM Radio, OnStar

CR80A, Blue, Loaded

$

$

$

10,875 OR $189/MO*

$

$

17,800 OR $278/MO*

*Tax not included. †10,000 miles per year, 39 month lease. All leases approved

by ALLY. Must have a FICO Credit Score of 700 or more.

$

$

$

27,980 OR $431/MO*

$

$

7,980

GREAT SELECTION OF PRE-OWNED VEHICLES! Give Buzzy, Todd or Bucky a call today for more great everyday savings! 518-873-6389

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*TAX, TITLE, REG. NOT INCLUDED. †† 10,000 MILES PER YEAR/39 MONTH LEASE. ** MUST OWN GM PRODUCT. ALL LEASES APPROVED BY ALLY. MUST HAVE A FICO CREDIT SCORE OF 700 OR MORE. INCENTIVE PROGRAMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTIFICATION. SEE DEALER FOR COMPLETE DETAILS.