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By Keith Lobdell keith@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — The Essex County Department of Social Services may be coming to the rescue of the Moriah and Willsboro after-school programs.

Members of the county’s Human Services Committee passed a resolution Feb. 13 to use $31,000 in reserve funds from the Social Services budget to help pay for the Adirondack Community Action Programs’ (ACAP) after-school programs. The money would fund the program through the end of the school year in Moriah and Willsboro.

The proposal will now go before the county Ways and Means Committee for consideration.

The program lost its state funding recently, and county officials have since been

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Elementary holds Olympics PAGE 18 ADIRONDACK OUTDOORS

Crappie an issue in Adirondacks

Paiton Bass, Jayden Snow and Sylvia Tardif of Mrs. Bailey’s kindergarten class at AuSable Forks Elementary School celebrate Valentine’s Day with classmates. Students wore red and participated in a number of activities throughout the day.

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Westport site of house fire, car crash

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WESTPORT — Firefighters responded to a house fire on Wadhams Road Feb. 8 after two teenagers escaped the flames.

The Westport alarm sounded at about 1:30 a.m.

Emergency response personnel were on scene at the

Route 22 home and remained there until a little after 5 a.m.

The fire began in the kitchen on the first floor of the home and the flames quickly spread through the house, according the Essex County Fire Investigator Jack Hanby.

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Northway accident claims one life

By Katherine Clark keith@denpubs.com WESTPORT — An accident on the Adirondack Northway took the life of an elderly passenger Monday, Feb. 13.

At 6:06 a.m., the State Police in Lewis responded to a fatal motor vehicle accident which occurred about .4

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Jean W. Aurelien, 38, of Terrebonne, Quebec, was driving his 2005 Nissan XTrail northbound on Interstate 87. Aurelien veered off the west side of the roadway striking a delineator, crossCONTINUED ON PAGE 11

KEESEVILLE — The committee looking into the dissolution of the Village of Keeseville got a preview of how the nine-month study process will work.

At the kick-off meeting for committee members Jan. 31, Rondout Consulting founder Tim Weidmann went through what the next nine months would consist CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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United Way of Adirondack Region reaches annual campaign goal The fundraising drive was a success despite challenging times

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stephen@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — Nobody can do anything alone, says Jerry Morrow.

“Together we can do the extraordinary,” said the Chesterfield Town Supervisor and chair of this year ’s United Way campaign drive.

The United Way of the Adirondack Region met its 2012 campaign goal of $775,000.

This year ’s campaign raised a total of $775,112, which includes proceeds from special events.

“We are so delighted to deliver this exciting news to our three county region,” said United Way Executive Director John Bernardi. “It is once again a testament to the generosity and caring nature of the North Country.”

It was a challenging year to raise funds with continued economic struggles and the damage caused by Tropical Storm Irene.

“If anybody would have asked me after Hurricane Irene would we reach our goal, I would have said no way,” Morrow said. “But the people of the North Country pull together and help their neighbors out.”

Bernardi pointed out that this enables the United Way to deliver a tremendous asset throughout the region.

“We can deliver services to more than 80,000 people.”

The mission of the United Way, which serves Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties, is to be a leader in community partnership

Jerry Morrow places the final fundraising tag outside the United Way offices in Plattsburgh, announcing that the organization met its 2012 fundraising goal.

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building and to increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another.

The funds raised from the campaign will be allocated to local community partner agencies based on donor designations and agency applications for additional funds.

A committee of community members review requests for undesignated funds and recommends to the board of directors the awarding of grants based upon prioritized community needs throughout the region.

“All the funds stay local and go toward supporting critical services for our friends and neighbors here in the North Country,” said Kirk Stallsmith, President of the United Way Board of Directors.

Bernardi explained that many of the programs funded are through non-profit health and human services agencies. There are some smaller organizations that do rely on United Way funds, such as Compassionate Friends of the North Country.

Dan Alexander, Publisher of Denton Publications, stressed that without the United Way these organizations would have to conduct their own fundraisers and funnel money into such efforts.

“They wouldn’t be able to accomplish nearly as much.”

In addition to funding 39 health and human service organizations in the region, the United Way coordinates a wide variety of

programs, including Earned Income Tax Credit, Information and Referral, Disaster Recovery and Volunteerism.

“The team left no stone unturned,” Morrow said of the 2012 fundraising team. “We are gonna carry this into next year.”

The next campaign will be chaired by Gayle Alexander of Denton Publications. She served as vice chair for this year ’s drive.

“United Way is such a dynamic organization,” Alexander said. “Everyone is giving from their heart, and that is what the United Way is all about.

“It’s amazing how people come through.

That’s what the United Way is about. It’s about people helping people.”

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Elizabethtown-Lewis students attend Harvard Model U.N. as India higher level,” Allott said. “You have to push yourself.”

Castine and McCormick both said that they were proud of the students and their accomplishments.

“I am very proud of this group in general,” Castine said. “It was a good mix of veterans and new students.”

“These students are so involved in so many different activities that it is amazing that they can do it all,”McCormick said.

“You have to commend them for being as flexible as they are,” Castine added.

The group will next be part of the Model UN at Northeastern Clinton Central School next month.

Hooper brings home delegate award

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — Nine students from Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School attended the annual Harvard Model United Nations and, for the second straight year, one returned with an Outstanding Delegate Award.

Brody Hooper, a junior at ELCS who represented the non-governmental organization Direct Relief International, was named as one of the top delegates at the conference.

“It’s pretty cool to be noticed at this conference that has over 3,000 students from all over the world attending,” Hooper, who attended his second conference this year, said.

Hooper ’s award followed on the success of ELCS then-senior Zach Denton, who was also named an Outstanding Delegate as a member of the same organization last year.

The Model U.N. was held at the Ivy League University from Jan. 25 through Jan. 29, with the other eight members of the ELCS contingent representing the country of India — a big honor according to Model U.N. coadvisors Pete Castine and Catherine McCormick.

“Getting a country like India was a testament to out participation there in the past,” Castine said.

“They give the bigger, more involved countries like India to those schools that

The members of the Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School Model UN attended the Harvard event recently.

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they know will be solid, good participants in the event,” McCormick said.

Patrick Phillips was the lead delegate for ELCS in his third year as a member of the model U.N., while junior Louis Scaglione and sophomores Zoe Reusser and Corinne White were in their second year.

“In a way, it made our job easier having a country like India that is affected more because of its size,” Scaglione said. “You have more sway in the debates and in committees.

This year, one of the main focuses was overpopulation, and that is a specific problem for India.”

“I felt that, since I had done it before, I was a lot more active and it was a lot more fun this year,” Reusser said.

“The first time I was absolutely terrified and had no idea,” White said. “This time, I had a better grasp and was able to understand more.”

First-time delegates included Will Tomkins, freshman Wesley Whalen and seniors Andy Mitchell and Nate Allott.

“It was hard, but it was pretty exciting to meet new people,” Whalen said.

“What surprised me was how seriously everything was taken,” Mitchell said. “There are a massive amount of kids at the conference. After the first and second day, you see how things are going to go and you feel that you can step in and be part of it more as you go along.”

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Brody Hooper with Outstanding Delegate Award.

Local art to be showcased at Elizabethtown town hall

By Katherine Clark

katherine@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — In her second week of office, Elizabethtown Supervisor Margaret Bartley decided to make some changes in the town hall, starting with the walls.

An art collector and published writer, Bartley decided to take her love of art from the walls of her home and put it onto the walls of the town hall.

Elizabethtown Supervisor Margaret Bartley stands “We have a in front of a George H. Smillie painting of the Boquet River, which she brought from her home collection rich history to the town hall for all to enjoy.

Photo by Katherine Clark of art in this valley and it would be nice to showcase that to the community,” Bartley said.

She brought pieces from her personal collection of landscape paintings that were painted locally, some of which date back to the post-Civil War era.

The pieces Bartley hung in the town hall entryway were created by some of her favorite local artists, including

George H. Smillie, Martha Dawson, Vel Capewell Onni, and illustrator Sheri Amsel.

Bartley said her love of art stems from growing up with an artist father, who focused on painting portraits. Though she isn’t a painter herself, she said growing up surrounded by art allowed her to appreciate art in her own way. Her favorite subject of artwork are landscapes.

After the Civil War, Bartley said the Elizabethtown area was flooded with artists who found the landscape inspiring for their art work, and in 1932, an art school was opened on River Street called the Old Mill Art School, which today is the Old Mill Bed and Breakfast.

“This area became a mecca for these artists because of our beautiful landscapes,” Bartley said.

Bartley acquired her collection on auction websites such as eBay Inc., bought from local sellers such as Richard Fields, in Westport, and some were gifts from the artists themselves.

Other pieces come from artists that studied at the Old Mill Art School.

Now she invites Elizabethtown artists and collectors to hang their work in the town hall. Bartley said she wants pieces to circulate through the hall “like a floating gallery.”

“This is my attempt to make it more interesting for people who visit the community center,” Bartley said. “The idea is to give the town the best parts of its history through art.”

Elizabethtown artists are welcome to put their work on display in the town hall entry way so their talents can be enjoyed by everyone. Posting of the work is not meant to advertise or promote sale of the artist’s work but to allow the people of Elizabethtown to enjoy the artwork.

Anyone interested in having their work displayed in the town hall or anyone who has a piece in their collection they would like to showcase can call Bartley at her office at 8736555 to set up a an appointment to show her prospective pieces.

“With these pieces, I hope for it to be a way to continue to invite people to come and visit our town hall.”

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his Saturday, Feb. 18, the film society will be screening “Crazy Stupid Love” at 7:30 p.m. at the Willsboro school. This one has an all-star cast and is described as not crazy, not stupid, but a loveable comedy.

Also on Saturday, the Essex Inn is hosting a wine tasting and dinner from locally grown food. A wine maker from Shelburne Vineyards will be on hand to discuss grape varieties, and special room rates will be available for overnight guests.

The trail society is looking to develop plans to improve knowledge of the local environment, and is asking anyone interested to attend a series of meetings starting in March. Please call them at 962-CATS if you would like to get involved with this outdoor education project.

Starting next Tuesday, Feb. 28, the Whallonsburg Grange is holding a weekly series of talks by Andy Buchanan on the history of the world. Mr. Buchanan is a resident of the ‘Burg and a lecturer in history at the University of Vermont who will cover this

weighty topic in nine sessions. The first talk is about the rise of humankind and the advent of agriculture, and begins at 7:30 p.m. The cost for the whole series is $36, with half price for students; drop-ins are welcome. The talks will be every Tuesday through April 17.

How is it that laundry will dry on a clothes line even though the temperature is well below freezing? I was thinking about this yesterday hanging out bed linens which nearly froze stiff in the basket. You may recall that most matter exists as a solid, a liquid and or a gas. In this case, water freezes to ice and then goes directly to a gas (water vapor) without becoming a liquid first. In chemistry, the process is called sublimation, from the Latin sublimare, to elevate. It can work the other way around, in that a gas can become a solid without going through the liquid phase. My wet sheets turned to plywood but dried quickly, aided by a strong north wind. You can also see sublimation at work when ice cubes shrink in their trays, or snow slowly disappears even though it’s below zero.

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ow Chocolate lover delight happened this past Sunday at the Paine Memorial Library.

There was a large assortment of tasty chocolate desserts and the room took on an added joy with the display of the beautiful heart shaped candy boxes all around the area. The report was that there was a great turn out for the Congregational Coffee House performance this past weekend; it is great when local talent is the calling card for these events.

Plans are really shaping up for the FareWELL to Winter event which is coming up March 3, they are also making plans for events that do not require snow as to date there is not much of the snow around. The group could still use some local volunteers and if you are willing should contact Janice Stainken at 963-7183 to find out more the areas of need. This is the spark of a possible new kind of event that could turn into an annual event, but the community needs to get behind it as helpers and coming to participate. I do know that there will be a few other events that day, like a quilt show at the United Methodist Church, and that

same church will be making a hot soup lunch available mid-day for $5. The School Art Director will be having some of the students work on display in her studio up next to the dentist office, along with many outdoor activities up on the soccer field area. Many area communities all around us host these kinds of events each winter and they get bigger each year with more things offered, so let’s make this a great start for our community.

Sorry to learn that Dorothy Hoke took a bad fall in her apartment this past week and experienced a broken hip, speedy recover wishes to her. Reports are that there will be a couple of new tenants in the Senior Housing Building very soon for two of the burned out renters from the downtown fire.

Happy Birthday to: Kristin Hotaling Feb. 18, Alan Hutchins Feb. 21, Hunter Whalen Feb. 21, Alex Shepard Feb. 22, Jackie Wade Feb. 22, Lorena Hanna Feb. 23, John Sayward Feb. 23, Mae Mero Feb. 23, Sandy Delaney Feb. 25. Happy Anniversary Jim and Tina Hotaling Feb. 22.

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rom a writer's standpoint, it's lazy to rely on clichés, but sometimes a cliché is the only thing that will do the trick. The cliché on all of our minds since last Wednesday's fire at the Carlson residence on Route 22 is “a tragedy narrowly averted.” It's hard to believe how much feeling can be captured in that wellworn turn of phrase, but there you are.

Words like relief and gratitude sound so dry.

And it was truly a narrow escape. Alone in the house were seventeen-year-old Alex Steele and his sister Moira, a year younger, both students at Westport Central. Their bedrooms were on the second floor. Just before 1:30 a.m. Alex awoke to choking smoke filling the house. He went to Moira's bedroom and woke her from a deep sleep. By that time the fire was spreading rapidly and they could not get to the stairway. Keeping their heads, Alex and Moira found their way to a secondfloor window overlooking the front porch and climbed out onto the porch roof. They then dropped to the grass and went to wake their neighbors, Debbie and Jerry

Sherman, who looked after them until firefighters and EMS personnel arrived, along with their mom, Kristin Carlson, who'd been working a late shift.

Before responders could get there, the house was fully engulfed in flame. Westport and Wadhams firefighters would like to thank the fire departments of Whallonsburg, Willsboro, Reber, Elizabethtown, and Moriah for their quick responses and assistance in battling the blaze.

As for Alex and Moira, they're both fine, thanks to Alex's quick and decisive action in going to wake his sister and get them both to the window. So instead of reeling in shock and grief, our community is celebrating a hero, “a tragedy narrowly averted,” and a bright future that wasn't wiped away but still beckons two exceptionally promising young people.

As their friend from early days at the afterschool program long ago, I find myself turning away from the thought of how things might have gone that night. Thank you for sparing us all that horror, Alex.

And well done, both of you.

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t might appear to be a quiet week here in Elizabethtown, but there are always things going on behind the scenes. Staying in touch with each other during these winter months can be trying, especially when dealing with low temperatures and the recurring ice, each day.

Nowadays, there are many of us, either for work or pleasure, have a tendency to, at times, be tied to our computers. Whether you have your own computer (PC), use the library's, a friend's or maybe you are in front of one at work all day, we do research, email, keep documents, even shop online. It's not just the kids, but families connecting in a way that can cut the distance, busy schedules and lessen phone time.

This week our town has been connected on the internet with anyone who chooses to join in. Most of us know that the town, the chamber and other organizations have websites. It's how we operate to get the word out, as much information as possible, as fast as we can.

Now, you can check out what's going on around the town by joining "Facebook". If you're not familiar, "Facebook" (FB) is a

website, where you can sign up and connect with most anyone you would like to, as long as they are signed up, too.

We now have new "Facebook" pages, for the "Town of Elizabethtown New York", "Elizabethtown Lewis Chamber" and "Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School".

Some people love "Facebook" and others hate it. As with anything, it's how you use it, or what you want to do with it, that forms your opinion. The choice is always up to the user to accept or not and monitor postings. Check it out, you'll find friends and neighbors, town information, dates of events, community pictures and more.

Thank you to the members of "BEST", (Bringing Essex County Strengths Together) committee. They in cooperation with the Essex County Youth Bureau, ELCS and ECH brought together members from various groups including law enforcement to meet with the Essex County Board of Supervisors. There was a discussion on how and what can be done about the dangers of the usage of K-2 (Spice), a synthetic form of marijuana. We appreciate your efforts of dealing with this issue.

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ne of my least favorite activities involving my cats is the daily maintenance of their litter pan. It is easy to turn a "blind" eye on that unpleasant plastic bin and allow a day or two to pass without scooping or emptying it. However, the cleanliness of a cat's litter pan is essential to their overall health, as well as their willingness to use it. Chances are, if your cat is defecating outside his potty, there is a problem with the litter box that needs to be addressed, rather than simply negative cat behavior.

Lisa Pierson, DVM, provides the following reasons why cats may avoid their litter pan. Poorly maintained litter pans are the number one reason why cats may stop using the litter box. Some other possibilities are: poor choice of litter type (some kinds of litter are uncomfortable for cats' paws or are more difficult to keep in sanitary condition); poor location or small size of litter box; being blocked from using the box by a more dominant feline housemate; too few boxes for the number of cats in the house-

hold; and fear of use due to anxiety (possibly of being in a new environment, new people around, loud noises, etc.)

Dr. Pierson recommends clumping cat litter as the best option for a sanitary pan, as it binds up urine and allows it to be removed more easily. Try to find litter that is low in dust, which is better for both your feline friend's - and your own - lungs.

Our featured pet this week is Obie, a Black Labrador Retriever/Staffordshire Bull Terrier-mix who is a bit shy when you first meet him, but quickly warms up to you when you take him for a walk or spend some time with him. Obie is a gentle giant who is very intelligent, is house trained, has excellent leash manners, and gets along well with other dogs. Obie is seeking a family who has plenty of time to give him the attention he needs to become more outgoing. He has a wonderful personality and tons of potential to be a wonderful family friend. Is that family yours?

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ery quiet week in the middle of February. A little dusting of snow on the ground but overall one of the mildest winters I can recall in the North Country, but there still is some time for some more snow. My one cat is enjoying all the birds that are coming to the feeder. My house has become surprisingly quiet recently. I had to finally put down my long time best friend, Bailey, who was my companion for the last fourteen years. This has created such a change in the dynamics of my house. Sadly, she had become so wobbly that my cats were getting afraid of her and she was constantly crashing into things or falling down.

She had a great life but it was time. I don’t know how many Keeseville residents know of the Adirondack Mobile Vet Service. It is wonderful having such a service in our community. Bailey was well past the point of being able to get in a car. Having the vet pay house visits was/is a Godsend. Of course whenever the car pulls into the driveway my one cat does head for the hills or under the covers as quickly as pos-

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For the past 11 years I have been working in downtown Plattsburgh and something dawned on me this week. Even with all the empty store fronts, we have much better basic services available right on our doorstep than in downtown Plattsburgh. I can get everything I need in easy walking distance in Keeseville, but when I’m in Plattsburgh I have to get a ride uptown for virtually anything other than food. And as I’ve said many times, we have an incredible library in the little red brick building on Front Street.

Anyone with questions regarding the ongoing study to consider dissolving Keeseville should contact the village office. I will use this column to reference meeting times and events for residents’ participation but will leave the news and opinion aspects to the bigger papers or for Keith Lobdell to cover here. All I will mention is for something of this importance it is very crucial for all residents to get all the available information first before jumping to conclusions or reactions.

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Sixth annual Rabbit Tournament slated to benefit Jay Fire Department

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com JAY — It’s a day made for the Elmer Fudd in everyone.

The Sixth Annual Rabbit Tournament to benefit the Jay Fire and Rescue Department will be held Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 18-19, at the fire house.

“The money raised will go in the new equipment fund for the fire department,” Max Thwaits, a member of the department, said.

“Doing fundraisers like this one is how we keep the taxes down in the Jay fire district.”

Hunters can enter up to two rabbits per day per person.

Thwaits said that the rabbits will be given back so they can be entered in other tournaments that might be held the same weekend.

Along with the contest, there will also be cash prizes, basket

of cheer, gun raffle, door prizes, and meals that will be included with the entry fee or purchased separately for those not hunting.

“We are serving a spaghetti dinner on both nights that is also available to the public,” Thwaits said. “You do not have to hunt to come and purchase a meal. To enter the tournament is $15 and that includes two meals. Meals are sold separately for $7 and take out is available.”

On Sunday evening will be the drawing for the top three place winners along with the winner of the gun (Mosseburg 500 12 gauge pump) raffle, door prizes, and basket of cheer.

For more information, contact either the Jay Fire House (946-2552), Dean Joy (5242696) Thwaits (513-9573) or email rabbit@jayvfd.org.

Some of the results of the 2010 Rabbit Tournament to benefit the Jay Fire Department.

Jay, Keene in line to get $50,000 state grants ALBANY — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the Department of State has awarded grants to 13 upstate communities hit hard by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. "These grants will go directly to communities that were hit hard by the devastating floods last summer," Cuomo said. "This funding will help towns and villages rebuild and find ways to make sure they are better prepared for future flooding."

The money from this grant is from applications submitted on Jan. 12. First round grant awards total $649,421 and the grant recipients are listed below.

The second application deadline is

March 1, at 4 p.m. Grants of up to $50,000 are available based on a competitive process. Applications must be submitted by affected municipalities or by counties or not-for-profits on their behalf.

Both the towns of Jay and Keene received the maximum amount of $50,000 for the following projects: •The Town of Jay, in partnership with Essex County and the Town of Keene, will complete a strategy that addresses housing, infrastructure, and businesses recovery needs to reduce the risk of flooding while protecting the Town's rich natural environment and the hamlets of Jay and Upper Jay.

The recovery strategy will identify specific projects and action items and be coordinated with the Ausable Watershed Management planning process.

• The Town of Keene, in partnership with Essex County and the Town of Jay, will complete a strategy to restore river and stream assets by assessing the work done in the storm's immediate aftermath. This strategy will identify projects and actions to reduce the Town's vulnerability to future storms, including the hamlets of Keene and Keene Valley. The recovery strategy will be coordinated with the Ausable Watershed Management planning process.

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Infrastructure key to healthy communities Whitney Houston: A tragic ending to a shining star

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s they say in the lottery, you have to pay in order to play.

This is also true when it comes to maintaining the infrastructure of a municipality. In order to make it attractive to potential businesses, investors and residents, you have to pay.

Recently, the town of Elizabethtown held a public forum on the creation of its sewer system. Supervisor Margaret “Maggie” Bartley has stated that she feels a municipal wastewater facility is needed in order to bring new businesses to the area, using the examples of a car wash or a laundry mat.

According to the information given at the meeting, a new sewer system would come with a price tag of around $364 annually for a typical one-family home located in the new district.

We believe that improving the infrastructure of a community is crucial in attracting business and residents, and we applaud voters of the proposed sewer district for having the forward thinking to approve this project when it went to vote in July 2010.

Elizabethtown is a town that many commute to for work at the county offices or school, and would be an ideal place for a car wash or laundry mat, along with an expanded offering of other services, like food and recreation.

It’s like the phrase from Field of Dreams, “If you build it, they will come.” And if they come, the $364 is going to go down as an increase of system users and an increase of tax base will lessen the burden on everyone.

We urge residents to approve easements on their properties to help make the $9.5 million system a reality.

Along with the development of infrastructure, there is also the price that comes to keep infrastructure maintained. You can either be proactive about it or wait to pay the piper.

In Westport, the town is paying for numerous infractions at the town highway garage, which was described by town supervisor Daniel Connell as a facility that is obsolete even if it is brought into compliance with state regulations. Town officials are also looking to renovate their current home, known as the WADA Building, and members of the fire department continue to work in what they describe as an obso-

lete building.

Voters balked at a proposed multi-use facility last summer, and the trickle of violations at these run down, obsolete facilties will cost thousands in repairs and fines. This tidal wave of expenses is already starting to be felt. Instead of being proactive when it came to the chance to update infrastructure, the voters of the town chose instead to delay the inevitable in the hopes that a cheaper alternative could be found.

The lack of forward thinking by these voters is now going to cost even more in the long run, while community needs remain unmet. We are urging Elizabethtown voters to not make the same mistake.

A highly functioning infrastructure also helps with the image of a town and the self esteem of its residents. People can take pride in the fact that they have resources that work and provide an avenue for improvement, instead of always hearing about Department of Environmental Conservation Consent Orders that come with lofty fines.

At the same time, there are also cases in which too much infrastructure was put in place, and redundancy exists. For example, Keeseville is considering dissolving its village government and merging it with the towns of Chesterfield and Ausable.

If such a consolidation can save taxpayers the cost of occupying a village hall or village highway garage, than it is certainly worth exploring.

That savings can then be reinvested in the remaining infrastructure, ensuring the two towns do not find themselves in a situation like Westport.

Ultimately it is up to town leaders to have the foresight to offer plans that will benefit the community in the most cost effective way to taxpayers for years to come.

That’s what is on the drawing table in Elizabethtown. Without it, our municipalities will continue to dwindle in numbers as businesses evaporate forcing residents to seek employment elsewhere.

This editorial is the collaborative opinion of a board comprised of Thom Randall, Fred Herbst, Lou Varricchio, Keith Lobdell, Stephen Bartlett, Andy Flynn and John Gereau. Comments may be directed to denpubs@denpubs.com.

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one time was very active in he death of singer community affairs, refuses to Whitney Houston even allow the United Way and the outpouring the opportunity to conduct of sadness remind us all an employee campaign. Tohow one life can touch so day the business donates many people and how the nothing to the campaign. To influence of fame, power me, that seems a stark conand riches can become so trast between the different very destructive. From most actions of two people in exaccounts the girl with the Dan Alexander actly the same position, golden voice rose from Thoughts from through their ability to affect singing in her church choir Behind the Pressline attitudes and actions of othto the top of the female pop ers. star charts in the 1980’s and early 90’s beWe all have personal examples of people fore falling into a destructive period of exwho have touched our lives for good as cessive use of drugs and alcohol after her well as those who left us with a negative marriage to singer Bobby Brown. Sadly impression, or no impression at all. In the her story is all too familiar as so many end regardless of what we’ve received with so much to offer have traveled simifrom others we need to recognize that it’s lar paths. what we give to others that is most imporMost of us will never be on the world tant. How we treat people, how we pass stage like Ms. Houston, but the impact our along positive values, or when we take actions have on those around us is no less just a moment to assist someone with a significant. How we live our lives, the acsimple courtesy, we have the opportunity tions we take, decisions we make and asto make an impression. sociations we embrace can ripple through Ms. Houston’s life will become an open society having an affect on those around book in the days and month’s ahead as the us. media will look to uncover all aspects of Let me offer an example. Recently I was her life. One has to wonder how such a speaking with an individual who went to natural talent can be turned upside down school with my son over 20 years ago sinking so tragically. Why is it that fame, about the recent United Way campaign. fortune, talent, health, good looks, and so This young man and my son worked partmany other advantages she enjoyed time at a local major business, where a weren’t enough to satisfy her? We may manager there encouraged them to give to never know how tormented she was in life the United Way. or what pushed her life toward destructive The manager impressed the importance behavior. of giving to those in need, of putting othAt the same time, we’ve seen so many ers before self, of being part of the larger similarly talented individuals end up the community, and helping his company be a same way with so much to offer while leader that cares about members of the their lives seem to self destruct before our community by encouraging modest contrivary eyes. The only conclusion I can reach butions by all staff members. is that as a society we must help keep I was always impressed that my son rethese folks grounded by not putting them alized that important lesson on his own, on high pedestals so far removed from the hopefully reinforcing what he had already life of average citizens. These so called learned at home, through the example of “super stars” must also do their part to his parents. That manager touched more keep giving back and remain connected to than just those two lives for the betterthe roots of their community. ment of our community, he ultimately touched thousands who will never know Dan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denthe impact of his actions as they share his ton Publications. He may be reached at dan@denlesson with those they will influence in pubs.com. their lives. Sadly, that manager has moved

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Abuses to Constitution To the Publisher: Dear Mr. Alexander, After reading your piece on the first ammendment, which I agree with, a glaring reality was staring me in the face.

Your whole essay discusses government actions that are grossly illegal and unconstitutional.You seam to stick to your argument, while ignoring these abuses to our Constitution, abuses that suggest to the reader the fact that the first ammendment might not even be in effect any more than the other ammendments.That being the case , then what is the point? The health care law is unconstitutional because it violates the 10th ammendment.

So instead of discussing which parts of it are unfair, why not some outrage that it was passed at all and assualts our Bill of Rights? Congress has passed legislation that neutralizes every ammendment except the first. Their daly activities in Washington make a mockery of our constitution.

You don't mention that mandates are not laws and therefore have no power under law. Or that it is unlawfull for Congress to delegate their responsibility of passing laws to any other body.You mention freedoms we have come to take for granted. Most of them no longer exist, and will remain lost to us until and unless we insist that Congress follow the constitution literally. When you take something for granted, it is not noticed when it is no longer there.

The Constitution does not provide for health care and should not. I had far better health care 40 years ago than I do now BECAUSE of government intrusion at the bequest of drug and insurance companies and it will be worse, and rationed, under Obamacare.The point you make in your essay is valid but it is a wart on the elephant of Constitutional abuse. If you truly wish to protect the first ammendment, (and you can't save one unless you save them all) then you need to familiarize yourself with the document that bestows those rights we take for granted.

When your working knowlege of the Constitution is such that any time government tries to bypass it you imediately lash out in your opinion column to it's defense, then your paper becomes the type of PRESS that was granted freedom in the first ammendment . The very press Jefferson and Madison had in mind. Remember, if we lose our Constitution , and we are closer to that happening than you think, then we have no recourse to the governmental abuse and unfairness your essay talks about. I do not think they would boldly declare it null and void, but it might quietly be moved from the National Archives to the Smithsonian. Think about it.

Jeff MacMakin Putnam

Supports Paul To the Valley News: Trashing our Constitution and freedom is nothing new for our Government, so Obama's recent forcing of birth control on us shouldn't surprise anyone. We have for decades told other Governments to force things on their populations that violate their religious beliefs. The last decade has shown the blowback from this which continues to escalate especially in the middle east.

Our rights (Constitution) will continue to be eroded and we will continue to slip further into socialism. This will happen since we feel "we must compromise to get things done". Well if you always compromise towards socialism that is what you eventually get. The TEA party has

been making an attempt to compromise towards freedom, something they get hammered on by the Press as being uncompromising.

This all may not matter. As with Greece we are quickly reaching our borrowing ceiling.

Once we hit it all bets are off on how things shake out. We already owe more than we all own, so we cannot sell everything to pay it off.

We continue to experience rising inflation, all while Ben Bernanke tells us there isn't any, which will only accelerate.

Now to Presidential Candidate Ron Paul, See his 2002 prediction on youtube : www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifJG_oFFDK0 Now pick your jaw off the floor and help get him elected.

Tim Sherman, Westport

Quick correction To the Valley News: Correction to Mr. Thomas Lonergan's amusing and witty letter: THE WESTPORT LIBRARY IS OPEN ON THURSDAYS. ( from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.).

S.S. Stephens Westport

Internet dangers To the Valley News: Earlier this week our email account was hacked into and everyone in our address book was sent an email that we were in a foreign country, had been mugged, were now stranded and needed funds to be wired to us immediately so we could come home. This was a scam. We knew it because we have received emails similar to this in the past. Unfortunately several of our friends and acquaintances did not know it was a scam and were ready to send us funds so we could come home. Some replied to the false email, sending emails directly to the hackers who had altered our email address slightly.

This letter has a twofold purpose. First, we want to alert your readers to this type of scam so they can be knowledgeable and vigilant regarding their own email. Do not respond to this type of email and do not forward funds. In addition, we have had to set up a new email account and we lost our address book and all past emails.

Second, we want to express our appreciation to those who were so ready to help us in our “time of need.” We were touched by their concern. We received many phone calls and emails from people making sure we were okay. We are concerned about people who didn’t check things out first and may have been duped by this scam. Hopefully, no one wired funds – but we might never know.

Colleen and Jim Van Hoven Essex

Know the facts To the Valley News: I must respond to your last Viewpoint editorial because you make some strong statements which are simply not correct. Plan B is emergency contraception and is not an abortion pill.

Plan B is the same hormone included in many birth control pills and does not induce abortions.

As stated by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, "Emergency contraceptive pills will not cause an abortion. Emergency contraception is not the same as the abortion pill. There is no time when the emergency contraceptive pills available in the United States would end a pregnancy once it has started."

Furthermore, it is not affected by the Affordable Care Act because women do not need a prescription from a doctor to buy it. It is already available over the counter from the pharmacy for women 18 years and older. It will remain available over the counter at the pharmacy regardless of this act.

I believe it's important for every American to have access to quality health care and the facts.

Lynne Macco, M.D. Elizabethtown

Campaign a success To the Editor: The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign did very well in Ticonderoga this past Christmas! We raised about 6.5 percent more than we did in 2010, and we were just a $100 shy of our best year so far which was in 2009. Thank you to the Wal-Mart Supercenter and the Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union for allowing us to set up kettles at your locations! Thank you to the Times of Ti for publishing numerous articles about our efforts! We had over 90 volunteers.

Thank you to everyone that gave us food, coffee and hot chocolate! Thank you to all the generous people who donated money to the kettles!

It’s all greatly appreciated!

To all the volunteers — thank you very much Leah Bree, Sarah Aunchman, Jeannine Wright, Kyle Shambo, Maegan Shambo, Jim and Connie Wells, Rick, Chris and Steven Bussey, Richard and Patricia Buell, Terry Brooks, Dan Lee, Jimmy Brooks, Chuck Dolloff, Jean McKee, Vickie Trudeau, Julie Newsome, Mary McDougal, Linda Ives, Karen Sheets, Logan Schryer, Tatum Trombley, Wally McGuinness, Sue Allen, Scott McGuinness, Shelly, Brooke and Alex Plunkett, Randy Carroll, from the Kiwanis Club-Bob Dedrick, Joe McCranels, Howard Rathbun, Ken and Enid Engler, Joyce Barker, Leslie Midgley, Steve Boyce, Bill Bolton, John Bartlett, Art Hatfield, Ross and Nancy Kelley, Lena Robtoy, and Don and Sue Johnson from the Credit UnionRenee Scuderi, Shauna Alkinburgh, Regina Ezzo, Jeanne McMurtry, Dawn Wranosky, Jody Belden, Pam Nolan, Michelle Corson, Debbie Yaw, Shawn Hayes, Deanna Coburn, Judy Porter, Karen Bennett and Jodi Petro, from the Northern Lake George Rotary Club-Bob Whitaker, Merribeth Elling, Chip Devenger, Diane Dickson, Carolyn Close, Beth Navitsky, Stan Burdick, Walter Thorne, Michelle Benedict and Julie Cook from The Ticonderoga National Honor Society- Adviser Deb Breitenbach, Anthony Costello, Riley Chapman, Brandon Russell, Hannah Herbst, Joseph Gonyeau, Paige Hughes, Anita Zhang, Allen Zhang, Gracie Ginn, Katie Palandrani, Michael Watts and Megan Schryer, and finally from Mountain Lake Services-Supervisors Pam Morse, Claire LaFountain and Susan Boyle-Volunteers Eric Charlton, Michael Avery, Joseph Colon and Darby McLaughlin.

If I have left anyone out, please forgive me.

Thank you everyone and Happy New Year!

Glen A. Buell Site Coordinator

GUESTVIEWPOINT Working on Elizabethtown sewer system

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lizabethtown has a history of economic ups and downs. Some people remember the restaurants and motels that once lined Route 9 before I-87, the Northway was built. Others remember the big hotels that were filled with summer tourists. But over the years, Elizabethtown’s economy has changed dramatically.

We are now a government center, providing services to people from all over the region. Monday through Friday more than 700 people a day come into Elizabethtown to work. We need them to spend their money here, get their cars repaired, play a round of golf and even consider buy a home and moving here.

In the past decade Elizabethtown has lost more residents (11.5-percent) than any other Essex County town. We’ve also lost several small businesses, and our school population has dropped 25-percent. Less people mean fewer shoppers, taxpayers and workers. What can we do to re-energize Elizabethtown and bring people back to our town? We need people to buy and remodel older homes, join our churches, and volunteer in our fire department. We

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need new businesses, a laundromat, a car wash, more shops, more restaurants and affordable office space. Several people have spoken to me about constructing new buildings or upgrading old ones, but these projects are held back by our lack of a sewer system.

Waste Water treatment plant In 2007 Elizabethtown received a grant for 1 million dollars to pay for the planning and design of a waste-water treatment plant. That grant will expire on December 21, 2012. To date 75-percent of the grant has been spent preparing for a “green, eco friendly” system, located behind the golf course maintenance shed. The last part of the plan is getting the necessary easements from property owners. This work must be done in the next few months in order for the project to become shovel ready.

Most of the construction costs for the sewer will to be paid for with Federal and State money. This is the only way the sewer system can be made affordable for the residents. But the town can not apply for grant money unless ALL the plans are complete.

In March residents, businesses and landowners who own property in the Sewer District will receive information about signing easements, so the last part of the plan can be completed. Once the easements are received, Elizabethtown will be in the front of the line for future funding.

We are now partnering with Essex County, the largest customer of our waste-water system, to obtain Federal and State money for the project. I have already met with Congressman Owens and Assemblywoman Sayward. In March, Chairman Douglas and I will meet Senators Schumer and Gillibrand in Washington to push for help with this project Elizabethtown has been our hometown for 214 years, since it was founded in 1798.

It is our duty and responsibility to see that our town prospers in the coming years. The future of Elizabethtown is now in our hands. I appreciate your help, your ideas and your cooperation in making this project a success.

Margaret Bartley Elizabethtown Supervisor

Plight of the moderate

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f you are paying attention to the Republican primaries, there has been a theme of looking for the true “conservative” candidate.

They say the front runner, Mitt Romney, is too much of a moderate, and that the “base” of the party is looking for someone who is more

by Keith Lobdell to the right of center.

Because of that, there has been a number of surges in the primaries and polls, with people such as Herman Cain, Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum getting “bumps” in their numbers as each is tabbed as the “conservative choice,” and the candidate the “base” wants.

Here’s the thing, though. Each time one of those candidates bumps, it is followed by a slide and you are once again left with Romney, the moderate, as the front runner for the GOP nomination to square off against President Obama in the November elections.

So, maybe the base should get the message that there are more people looking for a moderate than a one-side-ofthe-aisle candidate.

What is the problem with being a moderate? Why is the fact that someone can look at both sides of the issue and sometimes side with the other party a bad thing?

Why has the fact that someone might change their mind become a character trait to be attacked? Circumstances arise all the time causing you to react a certain way, only to get more information later on and then realize that you were wrong in your original thinking. So why would changing your mind when more information presents itself be a bad thing?

For me, the candidate that I would vote for is someone who will put the best interest of the entire body of their constituents first, not someone who is going to toe the party line. That goes with any election at the town, county state and federal levels.

A while ago, I opted out of a party affiliation because I had a couple people ask me what party I belonged. Based on the conversation, I knew it was an attempt to find out which party I aligned myself with in order to try and paint me as a “biased” member of the media. So I decided the best way to solve that problem was not to have a “side.”

Since then, I have come to realize that what I am looking for out of a political candidate truly would probably be described as “independent.”

I have stated before that the problem with government is that it looks like no one is willing to cooperate. When a Republican does reach common ground with a Democrat, each is shunned by their respective parties. Why, because they did the job that they were elected to do?

Each year I get more and more tired of watching a presidential speech, only to see it turn into an afternoon talk show as one side of the room is hootin’ and hollerin’ like the Dog Pound on the Arsenio Hall show (Google it, young ones) while the other half appears to be at the opera.

It almost makes me wonder if people are even listening when the President speaks, or if they are just programmed to stand and applaud only because the president is a member of their party. If he is not, they fold their arms and sneer.

The fact is, I fully want a moderate as president. I don’t want someone who will only listen to half the room. Every candidate is going to have a flaw in the eye of someone, but the ability to think freely and make rational, non-partisan decisions should not be a flaw in the mind of anybody.

The Tank

Keith Lobdell is the Editor of the Valley News. Contact him at keith@denpubs.com.

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Essex County Board approve vaccination, position hours increases

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — The Essex County Board of Supervisors voted on a number of resolutions during its Feb. 6 regular monthly meeting, including: • A pair of increases to the cost of services provided through the Public Health De-

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partment, including upping the amount of vaccinations offered from $10 per vaccination to $17, raising the cost of Certified Home Health Agency skilled nursing visits from $190 to $205 per visit and Home Health Aide visits from $50 to $55 per visit.

• Increasing the hours of the Finance Deputy in the County Treasurer ’s office from 35 to 40 hours per week.

Leaders said that the increase in hours was

needed to compensate for the loss of employees in the department.

“Increasing these hours is actually going to be saving us money because we have reduced cost with the reduction of staff,’ Westport’s Daniel Connell said.

“We have reduced staff and this change is to allow for the added work to be done,” County Manager Daniel Palmer said.

Elizabethtown’s Margaret “Maggie” Bart-

ley said that people had asked her about the change.

“I had someone asks me how we could replace a full-time position with just five hours,” Bartley said.

“I hear that concern as well,” County Chairman Randall “Randy” Douglas of Jay said. “But the key is that everyone is now being asked to do more with less.”

Willsboro super still concerned about mountain pass

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that was part of a 2009 construction plan for the Willsboro Mountain portion of NYS Route 22.

“I just want to have a completion to the 2009 planned repairs to the road,” Hatch said. “It is a section of road that is vital to the towns of Willsboro and Chesterfield, it is a bike path and part of the Lakes to Locks Passage, and it is a patched-up mess.”

Board chair Randall “Randy” Douglas of Jay agreed with Hatch.

“It is a mess, and we have met with DOT officials and every time that we do, that is a top concern each time we go down there.”

Elizabethtown Supervisor Margaret “Maggie” Bartley said that Gov. Andrew Cuomo had spoken about funding for 20 miles of roadwork during his Feb. 3 speech in Plattsburgh.

“The money may be in the budget, but the question will be if they keep it in there,” Hatch said.

A capella class offered

Agape supper set for Feb. 25

Farm movie at LPCA

PLATTSBURGH — The Cumberland Bay Barbershop Chorus will sponsor a Learn to sing a cappella program to men in the Plattsburgh area.

The free four week program will be sponsored by the Cumberland Bay Barbershop Chorus. The first session will take place Feb. 28, from 7-9 p.m. and be held every Tuesday evening with the final session held March 20. at the Northern Alliance Church, 7 Northern Rd. No previous experience is necessary.

Seating must be limited to insure a quality experience, those interested are asked to register early. To receive an entry form call Dave at 593-3686.

WESTPORT — The next Agape Supper at the Westport Federated Church will be Saturday, Feb. 25. Serving a free hearty simple supper to the community from 4 to 6 p.m.

LAKE PLACID — The Lake Placid Center for the Arts presents the locally filmed and produced movie “Small Farm Rising” on Thursday, March 1, from 5 to 9 p.m., sponsored by Green Goddess Natural Foods, Northern Lights School and Adirondack Harvest. Informational displays for Adirondack Harvest, Northern Lights School and local farm CSAs will be on hand. There will be appetizers and refreshments at 5 p.m., with a 6 p.m. movie screening, and 7:30 p.m. dessert and more refreshments. Tickets are $18 adults, $12 ages 5-12, under 5 free.

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WILLSBORO — Willsboro Supervisor Edward Hatch said that he would just like the work completed that was promised in 2009.

Hatch moved a resolution at the Feb. 6 monthly board meeting of the Essex County Supervisors, imploring the state Department of Transportation to complete work

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keith@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — County attorney Dan Manning said that the county was set with a State Environmental Quality Review Act assessment of the Otis Bridge project.

Manning presented the findings of the review to the members of the Essex County Board of Supervisors Feb. 6, saying that it covered all areas of environmental impact.

“We have taken a look at every impact that there could be with the river,” Manning said.

The project would replace the Otis Bridge with minimal need for construction equipment to enter into the river. Along with a new bridge, Otis Lane will be redirected with the old road being abandoned.

The board voted to accept the findings of the SEQRA study.

Elizabethtown Supervisor Margaret “Maggie” Bartley, who lives on Otis Lane, abstained from voting on the matter.

Umpires to meet WESTPORT — The Westport Chapter Baseball Umpires and the Southern Adirondack Softball Umpires will have an organizational meeting Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Schroon Lake Central School.

All people interested in umpiring should attend. For more information call Rick Smith 585-7259 or Stan Williford 2512029.

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Barbershop singing group offers musical training starting Feb. 28

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jgrybos@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — Even if you just like howling in the shower, the Cumberland Bay Chorus is offering free vocal lessons from a well-known local singing coach at a men-only crooning camp for the next month.

Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the Northern Alliance Church annex from Feb. 28 to March 20, the chorus will have William Verity on hand to give free singing lessons to what long-time member Dave Hurd said will be a low-pressure learning environment.

Verity's headed choruses for Plattsburgh City Schools, SUNY Plattsburgh, All-County ensembles in Clinton and Franklin counties and conducted the North West District Music Festival in Vermont.

Chorus treasurer Tom Maglienti said getting the word out about the group and increasing enrollment can be tough. He

was one of those tough recruiting targets until seven years ago. His neighbor, Dave Hurd, encouraged Maglienti to join up for years, but he always declined — until he retired.

“I couldn't come up with more excuses not to join,” he said.

And he's happy he couldn't. There's something unique about barbershop, he said. The tight harmonies of that a cappella style really get him.

“It's very gratifying, very satisfying to hear those chords ring,” he said.

Hurd said aside from Maglienti, he's recruited five or so more members for the group, and the time demands of group membership, though modest, can be a hard sell.

“They're concerned about whether or not they can sing, but if they can carry a tune, they'll do just fine,” said Hurd.

“You're putting your voice out there for examination, and you're never sure it's right on.”

He, too, was slow in coming around to full-fledged membership. The group piqued his interest in the late '70s, but his kids were too young for personal pursuits like that. When they were off to elementary school, he joined up for awhile, but high school came along for his kids and he again had no time. Since they graduated though, he's been able to do his own thing.

And, he said, being in the chorus keeps him young.

“Singing's healthy. Many times I'll go to rehearsal and I'll just be dead tired. But after 45 minutes of singing the energy is just pumped up,” said Hurd.

All the oxygen pushed in and out of his lungs is invigorating, he said. Many of the chorus men are able to participate as long as they're able to walk.

Those who come to rehearsal don't have to join, unless they want to go out to perform at venues with the chorus, like singing for the Irishman of the Year ceremony for the Chamber of Commerce or the

North Hudson man heads auctioneers group NORTH HUDSON — More than 60 auction professionals and their families from throughout New York State gathered on Jan. 15 and 16 at The Radisson Hotel in Utica for the 57th annual convention of the New York State Auctioneers Association.

The convention featured seminars on topics including technology and the auction business, photography workshops and the past president of the National Auctioneers Association Mark Rogers of Mt. Airy, N.C., presented motivational seminars. The

purpose of this annual event is to provide continuing education to auction professionals to give them the tools to better serve both the buyers and the sellers.

Special events included the NYSAA Annual Business meeting, which included election of officers and board of directors.

Newly-elected president is John Gokey of North Hudson and vice president is James Mason of Fillmore.

Also, special awards went to Hall of Fame inductee Matt Manasse of Whit-

ney Point; Auctioneer of the Year was awarded to Ronald Wheeler, Jr. of Liverpool; and the 2012 Bid Calling Champion is Kip Blanchard of Potsdam.

The New York State Auctioneers Association was founded in 1955 and has a statewide membership of over 200 auctioneers. The organization’s primary purpose is to promote the auction method of selling and educate its members while holding them to a high standard of professionalism and ethical behavior.

Beauvais to be honored GLENS FALLS — On Sunday, March 18, Coach Tom Beauvais of Westport will be inducted into the New York State Basketball Hall of Fame as presented by the Basketball Coaches Association of New York (BCANY).

The induction ceremony will be at 10 a.m. at Heritage Hall at the Glens Falls Civic Center.

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The chorus is a source for quartets, though they only have one quartet right now, said Maglienti.

Even one is a generous estimate, said Hurd. The lead for their quartet bought a home in Arizona, though he comes back once in awhile. When he does, there's a functioning quartet.

In the '60s and '70s whentheir enrollment was at its largest, they drew on the population from the Air Force. The Nashville-based parent group of the Cumberland Bay Chorus, The Barbershop Harmony Society, hosts international competitions. At their peak enrollment, the local chapter placed high in the Eastern Seabord district.

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A taste of Africa offered during Black History Month at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh State’s Multicultural Alliance is offering event to students, public

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stephen@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — Mandazi filled one plate, East African fried breads, similar to doughnuts and eaten with tea or coffee for breakfast or a snack anytime.

A plate nearby held Nyama Choma, a roasted meat popular in Eastern Africa that features an innovative use of curry powder.

Fried eggplant, a recipe from Andalusia, features touches of honey and mint.

“I have never tried these foods before,” said Plattsburgh State student Alivia Cocchi. “It is so cool to try new things. It increases our awareness of other cultures.”

The Multicultural Alliance at Plattsburgh State offered to students and the public “A Taste of Africa Food Tasting” as part of events held throughout February to honor Black History Month.

“We put on a series of events that promote Black History Month, and all the events are free, and today is ‘A Taste of Africa Food Tasting,’” said Josephine Gonzalez, organization development coordinator for the Multicultural Alliance.

Plattsburgh State students part of the Multicultural Alliance offer African food to Keeseville resident Robin Caudell during “A Taste of Africa Food Tasting,” one of several events held during Black History Month.

Photo by Stephen Bartlett

Black History Month is a national annual observance for remembrance of important people and events in the history of the African diaspora.

It originated in 1926 as “Negro History

Week.” February was chosen because it marked the birthdays of two Americans who greatly influenced the lives and social condition of African Americans: former President Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist and former slave Fred-

erick Douglass.

The Multicultural Alliance at Plattsburgh State is hosting an array of events for the public during February, including soul food night, poetry jams, a presentation on the “N” word, and a film series and discussion.

“This food is all from different parts of Africa,” said Gonzalez as members of the Multicultural Alliance handed out food to those who passed by.

“This gives people a taste of Africa and makes them more aware of the culture. It also draws people in so we can explain what is going on during Black History Month.”

And on a small campus in a rural, largely white area, it provides students of color the opportunity to talk about their culture.

“Our goal is to reach out of our norms,” Gonzalez said.

People don't have to be black to celebrate Black History Month, she stressed.

“I believe this helps people step out of their comfort zone, and that promotes what diversity and inclusion means.”

Emily Blair, a Plattsburgh State student, tried every dish available at “A Taste of Africa Food Tasting.”

“These were definitely things I never tasted,” she said. “It was all really delicious and new to me.

“It is about increasing awareness of different cultures.”

FEMA/SEMO property buyout meeting scheduled in Au Sable Forks Town of Jay Community Center.

Douglas said that he has been working on organizing this event with Essex County Officials, including Essex County Board of Supervisors, Mike Mascarenas, Director of Essex County Community Resources; Dan Palmer, County Manager; Charli Lewis, Real Property Director; and Don Jaquish, Essex County Emergency Services Director.

He has also been working with Clinton County Officials Eric Day and Rodney Brown and Richard Lord, who is the Chief of Mitigation Programs and Agency Preserva-

tion Officer for the NYS Division of Homeland Securities Emergency Services.

Sue Mutch, the newly appointed Deputy Director of the NYS Emergency Management Office will also be in attendance as well as FEMA Mitigation specialists.”

“I am most proud of the fact that Essex County and Clinton County are the first out of 28 Counties affected by Tropical Storm Irene in New York State to host such an information meeting,” Douglas said. “This meeting is monumental for public officials and affected property owners in regards to the acquisition/buyout program.”

Aa team of local officials, including assessors and code enforcement officers, was put together to compile frequently asked questions about the property acquisition/buyout program to be answered at the FEMA/SEMO Public Information Meeting.

“Although the Town of Jay is familiar with the buyout process, having gone through one in 1996; some of the criteria to qualify have changed over the years. For example; for homes to be considered in the acquisition/buyout program, they must have over 50-percent damage and must have documented multiple flooding incidents,” Dou-

glas said. “So far, Essex County has received over 60 property acquisition/buyout preliminary interest forms from residents affect

by Tropical Storm Irene and 45 of those homes are located within the Town of Jay.” Essex County will be the applicant on behalf of the homes that qualify for the program and the County has to have a letter of intent to FEMA/SEMO by Feb. 29. Douglas said the whole process is very complex and time consuming.

Homeowners and Elected Officials from Clinton and Essex County are highly encouraged to attend the upcoming FEMA/SEMO Public Informational Meeting to ask questions and become educated on the acquisition/buyout process.

The first portion of the meeting will be dedicated to educating municipal officials and residents on the buyout process. Following a short break, the next two parts will be dedicated to question and answer sessions from the general public. If attendees wish to ask questions during the public information meeting, they must write their name and question on a cue card at the beginning of the evening, upon signing in at the registration desk.

Spring writing contest set

the trails. We want stories that will inform people about this area.”

The CATS Travel Contest, underwritten with a grant from the J.C. Kellogg Foundation, will run through April 30 with prizes awarded at the Celebrate Champlain Area Trails Event in Essex on National Trails Day, June 2. Entrants should submit 800 to 1,300 word articles with two to six photos. For full details, please visit www.champlainareatrails.com/contest.

WESTPORT — Champlain Area Trails (CATS) has launched its Spring Travel-Writing Contest.

“We invite people to write about using the trails, patronizing local businesses, and visiting New York’s Champlain Valley,” Chris Maron, the CATS Executive Director, said.

“The winning entrée will win $500 and People’s Choice prize is $250 so it is definitely worth the effort. All the entrees will be on our website and linked to many others making it a good way to promote the Valley and give exposure to writers.”

CATS is coordinating a series of travel writing contests to boost the local economy through outdoor recreation based tourism.

“In these contests, we especially want writers to describe their experiences at local businesses and cultural/historic sites as well as walking around towns and meeting people” contest coordinator Gretel Schueller said.

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Au SABLE FORKS — The Town of Jay in conjunction with Essex and Clinton County will be hosting a Public Information Meeting at the Town of Jay Community Center in Au Sable Forks, 11 School Lane, on Thursday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. regarding a possible FEMA/SEMO Property Acquisition/Buyout of homes affected by Tropical Storm Irene.

Town of Jay Supervisor/Essex County Board of Supervisors Chairman Randy Douglas lobbied State Emergency Management and FEMA Mitigation Officials to host this meeting at the

Movie at Willsboro WILLSBORO — This Saturday, Feb. 18, the film society will be screening “Crazy Stupid Love” at 7:30 p.m. at the Willsboro school.

‘Almost, Maine’ to take stage WESTPORT — Champlain Area Trails (CATS) is seeking volunteers to help develop the adult section of a Central Champlain Valley Outdoor Education Action Plan.

“With the help of many persons, we completed the youth portion of the plan and now want to focus on how we, as a community, can increase outdoor education for adults,” Chris Maron, Executive Director of CATS, said. “So, we invite people to help make this plan—just contact CATS at 9622287 or champlaintrails@gmail.com to participate.”

The planning process will have three facilitated meetings for participants to develop ideas and create a plan which encourages a cooperative approach to outdoor education. The plan will help attract the resources needed to increase outdoor education and recreation. The meetings will take place on March 1, March 22, and April 26 (all Thursdays) from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Whallonsburg Grange.

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Fire Continued from page 1 old Alex Steele was awakened by the smell of smoke. He then went to the next bedroom and woke is younger sister, Moira, who, as a heavy sleeper, didn’t smell the smoke. After he woke up Moira, he smashed open his bedroom window and they climbed out onto the porch roof. Alex jumped to the ground and helped his sister from the 10-foot-high roof to the ground, according to Hanby.

The landlord of the house, Jerry Sherman, lives next door and said about 1 a.m. the teenagers came to his door and told him about the fire.

“The two teenage kids that were here came down to the house banging on the door,” Sherman said.

By the time the teenagers arrived at the house, the flames had already engulfed the second floor. “(The house) was gone before they got here. The flames were already coming out of the windows.

I was on the phone calling 911 and I opened up the door, and you could see it,” Sherman said.

The Route 22 home was occupied by Kristen Carlson and her four children. At the time of the fire, only Carlson’s two oldest children were at the residence.

Sherman said before Carlson and

said.

“The investigators would not go in because it was structurally unsafe for them to be in there.”

Fire and emergency response were on scene from Westport VFD Chief James Westover and Jerry Sherman look at Westport, Willsboro, the damage caused by an early morning fire Feb. 8.

Wadhams, her family moved into the home Whallonsburg, Reber, Elizabethfour years ago he had installed town and Moriah. new smoke detectors. At the time Hanby said for he was amazed of the fire Alex said the devices

by Alex’s heroic actions in saving did not have any batteries. his sister. Alex told Hanby, “I’m Emergency personnel transnot a hero, I just love my sister.” ported the teens to the ElizabethThe Westport Fire Department town Community Hospital to plans to honor Alex’s life saving check for smoke inhalation. actions at a later date.

“The ambulance people came At the Feb. 13 Essex County down and wanted to take them to Public Services Committee meetthe hospital. They were coning, Westport Supervisor Daniel cerned that they had smoke inConnell introduced a resolution halation,” Sherman said. commending Alex for his actions, Westport Volunteer Fire Dewhich was unanimously secondpartment Chief Jim Westover said ed. the structure is a complete loss, “If it had not been for his acand the cause is still unknown as tion, his sister would not have investigators could not enter the gotten out of the house,” Connell structure due to safety reasons. said. “We wanted to commend “I was the second one here, and him for the heroic action in saving it was cooking something good himself and his sister.” when I showed up,” Westover

ACAP Continued from page 1 seeking ways to help the program so it does not have to shut down.

“It is from a prior year expense that would be used to cover the expenses for the rest of the year for those two programs,” Social Services Director John O’Neill said. “It’s money that we had in reserve, and I talked with Dan (Palmer, county manager) about using it in this way.”

“The amount is what John had set aside for some previous claims that we had talked about,” Palmer said.

“This will cover through the end of this year. If you wanted to do more besides that, there is nothing short of the tax levy where you could get the funds from.”

The move was welcome news for ACAP Executive Director Alan Jones and Marjorie Zmijewski, program manager.

“We don’t want a situation where the children are without care for the next three months,” Jones said.

The five-year funding contract for the Moriah and Willsboro afterschool programs was given a sixmonth extension earlier in the year, but was not given another, forcing ACAP to either find alternative funding or close the programs down.

Zmijewski said the program tries to get its information out to as many people as it can.

“We will send educational materials out to let people know about the programs that we provide in the communities that we serve,” Zmijewski said, adding that they use those materials as a lobbying tool in Albany.

Members of the committee passed the resolution and added their beliefs that the state should put the funding back.

“It is a shame that the state does not realize how important this program is,” County Chairman Randall “Randy” Douglas of Jay said.

“It’s a shame that they would grant the extension and then allow the funding to stop mid-year,” Lewis Supervisor David Blades said.

“It’s alright to say that you want no new taxes at the state level, but if you do that, you can’t cut services to the counties that they really need,” Chesterfield Supervisor Gerald Morrow said.

Jones said while they were appreciative of the help from the county, they were already looking ahead to the next school year and a funding source for the programs affected.

“We are working very hard to try and get funding for these two schools in the fall,” Jones said.

After-school programs in Elizabethtown and Westport are under a funding contract through 2014, but Jones said that the state could actually pull funding at any time, if they opt to.

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Continued from page 1 ing both lanes of the highway exiting the east side striking a rock cut, flipping over and coming to rest in the northbound driving lane. A rear seat passenger, Angela Pierre, 69, of Montreal, Quebec, was ejected from the vehicle. Pierre was transported to Elizabethtown Community Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Members of the Keeseville dissolution committee will meet again Feb. 22, with a 6 p.m. public kick-off meeting. ternatives as well,” Weidmann said. “After the public meeting, the committee then needs to take all of the options and then make a decision as to which one of the options are going to be used to make a plan.”

Weidmann said that when it comes to those decisions, there will be some major choices.

“This committee needs to be ready to say this is what will be part of the plan,” he said. “There will be things at this point that the committee really needs to look into.”

After decisions are made, the consultants will then work on a draft plan, which would also include alternatives and would be followed by the third public meeting.

“That will give people the chance to review the draft plan and we can come back from that and make

“We can’t be sure, but we don’t believe she was wearing her seat belt at the time of the accident,” said State Police investigator Ronald Husner.

Essex County Coroner Paul Connery responded and authorized removal of Pierre’s body to the Adirondack Medical Center at Saranac Lake, where an autopsy was conducted by Dr. C. Francis Varga. The cause

of death was due to blunt force trauma to the chest and the manner of death was ruled accidental.

Aurelien and his wife, front seat passenger Lynda Oreste, 35, of Terrebonne, Quebec, were transported to the Elizabethtown Hospital and treated for minor injuries.

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The final two months would be focused on finalizing the plan and holding a public hearing on the proposal.

“Once the hearing is complete, we can make final revisions,” Weidmann said. “That becomes the committee’s recommendation to the village board for them to put up for a vote. The village board then gets to make its decision.”

Weidmann said that there have been boards that have voted to move forward with the plan, some that have chosen to place it on file for a later date or not acted on it at all.

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Weidmann said that at this point, he and Peter Fairweather of Fairweather Consulting were working on the project initiation, which included the Jan. 31 meeting, a website that had specifics about the project and a public kick-off meeting scheduled for Feb. 22.

“We want to get everything out there that we can so when there are public meetings, we can have as many people attending as possible,” Weidmann said.

Weidmann said that there would be monthly meetings throughout the process with the committee, two additional public meetings and a public hearing.

The next public meeting would be in the fourth month of the process, sometime in May. “Prior to our meeting in month four, there will be a draft version of the dissolution study,” Weidmann said. “That would be followed by the second public meeting so people could see the draft and comment on it.”

The months between would be spent working with department heads and getting a sense of what services cost in the village as well as the affected towns of Chesterfield and Ausable, which will all be part of the study.

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North Stars to hold meeting PLATTSBURGH — The Plattsburgh North Stars have scheduled a mandatory Players Meeting for all new and returning players Saturday, Feb. 18, at 4 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Plattsburgh City Recreation Center located at 52 U.S. Oval.

The North Stars, 11-3 last year and EFL Champions in 2010, are looking to add new players in all positions for the 2012 season that begins this summer. Anyone interested in playing or coaching should plan to attend.

For more information, please visit www.plattsburghnorthstars.com or call Scott Aguglia at (802) 233-7836 or Pat Keleher at (518) 312-8592.

Stress reduction service offered ELIZABETHTOWN — High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care and the Alzheimer ’s Disease Assistance Center are co-sponsoring a series of Caregiver Stress Reduction Workshops. Workshops will be held on the second Tuesday of the month on March 13 and

April 10 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Hand House on River Street in Elizabethtown.

This workshop is free and it is not necessary to attend all three sessions. For further information and to register please call Joan Lilly at 942-6513 or Kenna LaPorte at 5643770. If you need someone to be with your loved one, respite can be arranged through ADAC’s Third Age, Katy Scott 569-5887.

Museum Day Trip ELIZABETHTOWN — The Elizabethtown Social Center, in conjunction with North Wind Tours, presents a Museum Day Trip on Saturday, March 24. Cost is $119 per person and includes: round-trip transportation via Luxury Motor Coach; admission to the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Mass., and the New York State Museum in Albany; lunch at Cracker Barrel and dinner at Golden Corral.

Scholarships are available to Teen Social Center Members. Full price due at time of registration. Tickets are limited. Contact the Social Center at 873-6408 or info@elizabethtownsocialcenter.org for registration and information.

Nova Bus employees pulled together and raised $23,000.00 through different fund raising events and pledges to help the United Way of the Adirondack Region and its 39 partner agencies in assistant the people of the community. Shown presenting the check to John Bernardi, Executive Director of the United Way is Frank Ciesla, Peter Allen, Dave Neiman, Lynn Agoney, and Jim Tooley.

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CLINTONVILLE — The AuSable Valley Central School District has partnered with Casella Waste Management to begin a districtwide Zero-Sort Recycling program. The program will allow students, faculty, and staff to decrease the amount of trash that ends up in the local landfill by placing an expanded list of recyclable materials into one recycling container.

Paper, cardboard, plastics #1-7, glass, and metal can all be placed into one container, which is eventually sorted by Casella personnel and machines at their facility.

“We’ve had a limited recycling program for quite a while now, but we’ve been looking for a way to recycle that didn’t take up as much of our resources, our people,” Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds Randy Pray said.

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taxpayers, since it should save us money as participation continues to grow.”

Many members of the Faculty integrate environmental stewardship into their every-day teaching, so it was important to the Administration to reinforce those lessons with realworld opportunities for students. The expanded list of recyclable materials offers a clearer choice for students when they are done with a product.

The program has been launched at all three school buildings within the District, and it will continue to grow as the program becomes a part of everyone’s regular routine.

Pray added, “We’ll distribute the informational material provided by Casella and hopefully we’ll regularly improve participation by everyone in our buildings. By next year, we’re hoping it becomes second nature to everyone and we’ll move on to the next green initiative.”

PORT HENRY — Literacy Volunteers of Essex / Franklin Counties has been awarded a grant of $1,000 from the Evergreen Fund, a component of Adirondack Community Trust.

The grant will be used for Literacy Volunteers educational programs in Essex and Franklin Counties, according to Maria Burke, director of the Literacy Volunteers of Essex/Franklin Counties.

“For the past 25 years, our organization has provided free and confidential programs to adults who want to improve their literacy skills and reach their full potential. Hundreds of students have attained their GED, received jobs, and have become citizens of the United States,” Burke said. “The grant from the Evergreen Fund through Adirondack Community Trust will give us additional resources to improve the quality of our pro-

grams and provide educational materials to our students.”

Literacy Volunteers of Essex / Franklin Counties was founded in 1986 by Preston Miller of Malone (Franklin) and Anne Mesrop of North Hudson (Essex). Although Literacy Volunteers of Essex and Franklin Counties were two separate entities, they merged in 2001 to create a unified organization.

Cheryl Schiller is the president of Literacy Volunteers Board of Directors.

Literacy Volunteers of Essex and Franklin Counties currently has about 100 students, Burke said. It offers free, confidential tutoring on a one-to-one basis and in small groups to anyone older than age 16. Most of its students are people working toward high school graduate equivalency degrees (GED) or foreign workers who lack English skills, Burke said.

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• Give your home a makeover.

Now’s the time to tackle an interior home repair. Painting a room a new color or even installing ceramic or stick-down tiles can give a room a new look and keep a person busy for an entire weekend.

People accustomed to spending time outdoors can grow restless when winter weather sets in for the season. After the novelty of the first few snowstorms wears off, many find themselves tired of being cooped up and begin dreaming of warmer weather.

In addition to general restlessness, cabin fever can cause sluggishness, weight gain and changes in sleep patterns due to inactivity. There are some remedies that can zap cabin fever, however.

• Get moving. Being a couch potato can lead to weight gain and feelings of despression. Make strides to exercise or do something that gets the heart pumping for at least 30 minutes every day. This can include hosting a family dance off, firing up the gaming console for a round of virtual reality sports action, hopping on the treadmill or stationary bike, or any other activity that raises the heart rate.

• Visit the craft store. Visit a nearby craft store to stock up on items that foster creativity indoors for hours on end. Acrylic paints and plaster molds are an entertaining hobby. Avid knitters can spend time whipping up a new hat or scarf and glove set. Kids may find that scrapbooking or simply creating collages from magazine photos with scissors and paste is entertaining.

• Play in the snow. Snow shoveling can certainly be a task that some prefer to avoid, but playing in the snow can be a fun activity for any age.

Dress warmly and head outdoors to build a snow fort or engage in a game of snowball tossing.

• Do some spring cleaning.

Spring is right around the corner, so use time spent indoors to get a head start on organizational projects. Clean out a closet or room that might have grown clutter over the winter.

• Have a family game night.

Host a night each week when the entire family gathers to play a game. It makes a welcome alternative to watching TV. • Learn to cook. Use time indoors to prepare meals in advance or experiment with new recipes.

• Visit a museum. Now’s the time to explore places in the area (or schedule a road trip) that are just perfect when the weather isn’t.

• Host a party. Just for the fun of it, invite friends and family over for a party to beat cabin fever.

• Head to the movies. Watching a movie on the big screen can be a change from watching TV at home.

When you put your mind to it, it’s possible to think of dozens of ways to cure cabin fever!

• Take daily walks. As long as sidewalks or paths are passable, head outdoors and stroll the neighborhood. It’s amazing what sights can be missed when one is whizzing by in a car. Enjoy the snow-covered landscape before heading back for some hot chocolate.

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Saturday, Feb. 18 TUPPER LAKE — Animals in Ice Sculpting, Flamers Theater, The Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, 10:30 a.m.

SARANAC LAKE — Dounuts with Doheny, Saranac Lake Adult Center, 135 Broadway St. 9 a.m. to 9 a.m.

TUPPER LAKE — The Color of Ice, an up close look at a snowflake, Flamers Theater, The Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, 1 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH — Scholarship Benefit in Memory of Samantha Donah. Dinner, music

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PERU — All you can eat spaghetti dinner, St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273, Parish Center, 3030 Main St., 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. $7.50, $3.50 for children 612. Take-outs available.

PLATTSBURGH — North Country Squares Dance Club meets, Clinton County Fairgrounds, 84 Fairgrounds Rd. 7 p.m. Call 561-7167 or 492-2057 for info.

WILLSBORO — Winter films Special, Crazy Stupid Love, 7:30 p.m. Willsboro Central School, 29 School Ln. $5 for adults; $2 for youth.

LAKE PLACID — “Almost Maine” performed, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr. 7:30 p.m. $16 for adults, $14 for seniors and kids. Call 523-2512 or visit www.LakePlacidArts.org for info.

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CHAZY — 3 Mile Club, Chazy Central Rural School, 609 Old Route 191, 6 p.m. $3. 5787123.

Tuesday, Feb. 21 LYON MOUNTAIN — Mid-Week Breakfast, American Legion Lyon Mountain, 3958 State Route 374, 7:30-10:30 a.m. $5.

KEESEVILLE — Open archery shooting, The Chesterfield Fish and Game Club, 359 Green St. 7 to 9 p.m. Open to all ages. 6438754 or 643-2651.

WILMINGTON — Bible Study & Potluck, Wilmington Church of Nazarene, 5734 NYS Rte 86, 6 p.m.

KEENE VALLEY — Bill Ferebee discussion group meet, Keene Valley Library, 1796 NYS Route 73, 3 to 5 p.m.

TUPPER LAKE — Winter Bird Binding Walk, The Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, noon.

SARANAC — Saranac Hollow Jammers country music and dancing, Saranac Town Hall, 3662 Route 3, 6 to 9:30 p.m. 293-7056.

CHAZY — 3 Mile Club, Chazy Central Rural School, 609 Old Route 191, 6 p.m. $3. 5787123.

LAKE PLACID — African Dance Class with live drumming. Lake Placid Center for the Arts Annex, 17 Algonquin Drive. Class fee $5. 791-9586.

LAKE PLACID — Light Transmission Screening, Lake Placid Center for the Arts,

17 Algonquin Drive. 7:30 p.m. $18 GA, $16 LPCA members, and $12 students 18 and under. 523-2512, www.LakePlacidArts.org.

Wednesday, Feb. 22 LYON MOUNTAIN — Mid-Week Breakfast, American Legion Lyon Mountain, 3958 State Route 374, 7:30-10:30 a.m. $5 WILLSBORO — Osteoporosis exercise classes, Congregational Church, Main St.1:30 p.m. 546-3565, RSVP@Logical.net.

ROUSES POINT — Adult Gentle Yoga Class, Lakeside Coffee Shop, 109 Lake St. 5:30- 6:30 p.m. $75 for 8-week session or $10 drop in fee.

REDFORD — Saranac fiddlers performance. Assumption of Mary School.

6:30-9:30 p.m.. $2. 293-7031.

CHAZY — 3 Mile Club, Chazy Central Rural School, 609 Old Route 191, 6 p.m. $3. 5787123.

TUPPER LAKE — Small ADK Mammals Survival lesson, Flamers Theater, The Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, 1 p.m.

WILMINGTON — Teen Night Group, Wilmington Church of Nazarene, 5734 NYS Rte 86, 7-8 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 23 LYON MOUNTAIN — Mid-Week Breakfast, American Legion Lyon Mountain, 3958 State Route 374, 7:30-10:30 a.m. $5 ELIZABETHTOWN — Osteoporosis exercise classes, Hand House, Court St. 10 a.m. 546-3565, RSVP@Logical.net.

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

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TUPPER LAKE — Wild Winter Warmth lesson, Flamers Theater, The Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, 1 p.m.

SARANAC LAKE — Pinochle Party, Saranac Village at Will Rogers, 78 Will Rogers Dr. 7 p.m. 891-7117.

REDFORD — Zumba Fitness Class, Assumption of Mary School, Church St. $5 per class. 6-7 p.m. 569-2613.

CHAZY — 3 Mile Club, Chazy Central Rural School, 609 Old Route 191, 6 p.m. $3. 5787123.

DANNEMORA — Free gym-time for children, former Dannemora Elementary School, 40 Emmons St. 10 a.m.-noon. 5614999.

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

PLATTSBURGH — Senior Zumba, Town Office building on Banker Road, 5-5:45p.m. $5 per night and class size is limited to 40 participants.

PLATTSBURGH — Zumba, 6 to 7p.m. right at the Town of Plattsburgh Office building on Banker Road. $5, limited to 40 participants.

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katherine@denpubs.com KEESEVILLE — The Olympics came to students at Keeseville elementary school to award them medals of honor for their great work in honoring the Positive Behavior Interventions and Support initiatives on Feb. 10.

“As a huge thank you we’re doing this day because of the great decisions you’ve made,” Keeseville Elementary School Principal, Kevin Hulbert said to the students at the assembly.

Hulbert said he has been holding PBIS celebrations twice a year for the past five years to celebrate students making good life decisions.

The PBIS initiatives goal is to create a social-culture to encourage positive behaviors and interactions, while discouraging problem behaviors. Hulbert said by implementing the PBIS system at Keeseville students have gotten the most out of their time at school. As a result, he said the number of office referrals at the school have gone down 27 percent since this time last year.

During the day, instead of hustling and bustling off to math or science classes, students were treated with hallway challenges such as scooter racing, scooter hockey, and group races where two students balanced a balloon between each other and raced another pair of students. In art class students made torches out of bright colored papers and aluminum foil.

In the afternoon, students got to enjoy an assembly where sixth grade student Dru Gravelle, as the official Patriot of the assembly handed out awards to students for good actions.

At the assembly, the students participated in games such as “In it to Win it,” a tossing game and were also rewarded with a chance to “splash their principal” a sort of dunking booth that poured cooked spaghetti over

Hulbert.

At the end of the assembly, Hulbert told the students the program doesn’t end once the assembly is over, he encouraged students to work hard to stay respectful of one another.

“We want you to continue to be kind and make good decisions,” Hulbert said.

At Keeseville, Hulbert said the program is designed to recognize and reward students for good and respectable behavior. Students when they are observed acting responsibly or respectfully they award students with Patriot dollars that can be spent at the Patriot Store in the school lobby. Run by parent volunteers for the past three years in the school lobby to, students can purchase things like lunch with the principal, preferred seating at an assembly, Keeseville school bags, water bottles, and other school supplies. Hulbert said he wants students to not only be recognized for negative behavior but to show appreciation for when they act responsibly.

“It’s an opportunity to reward good life decisions, we don’t want students only getting attention when they do something negative,” Hulbert said.

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Email: foothillsbapt@netzero.net HARKNESS Harkness United Methodist Church - Corner Harkness & Hollock Hill Rds., Harkness, NY. 834-7577. Rev. Edith Poland. Sun. School 8:30 a.m.; 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: stagnesch@roadrunner.com St. Hubert’s All Souls Episcopal Church - Sunday Holy Eucharist 10 a.m., June 27 through September 12.

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 9:45 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m., Sunday Evening Worship 7 p.m., Prayer Meeting & Bible Study - Wednesday 7 p.m.; Youth Group Sunday 7 p.m. Website: ibck.org Email: office@ibck.org Front Street Fellowship - 1724 Front Street, Keeseville, 834-7373. Pastor Warren Biggar. Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Tuesday: Home Prayer Groups 7 p.m. (Call for locations). Thursday: Ladies Bible Study 2:30 p.m. in Keeseville, 7 p.m. in Plattsburgh (Call for locations). Friday: Celebrate Recovery 6 p.m.; Kingdom Kids 6:30 p.m.; Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

Website: www.thebridgekeeseville.com Email: vikki@thebridgekeeseville.com LAKE PLACID New Hope Christian Fellowship 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.

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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., Rev. Derek Spain, Pastor. 2253 Saranac Ave., LP 523-2008, www.lpbaptist.org.

St. Eustace Episcopal Church - Worship services Sunday 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.; Tuesday 5:15 p.m. Holy Prayers; Wednesday 5:15 p.m. Holy Eucharist & Healing 2450 Main St., LP, 523-2564, www.steustace.org.

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.

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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 PORT HENRY Lake Champlain Bible Fellowship - Adult Sunday School 9:00-10:00 a.m., Coffee fellowship 10:00-10:30 a.m.; Worship service starts at 10:30 a.m.; Nursery and 3-6 Sunday School provided during worship service; VOICE Youth Group for teens; Variety of bible studies and groups available that meet weekly. FREE community movie night the first Saturday of every month at 7 p.m. Visit our website to see what is showing 6 Church St., (518) 546-4200, www.lcbible.org, Pastor Tom Smith.

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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.

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Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity - Worshipping at the First United Methodist Church at 63 Church St., Saranac Lake. Pastor Michael Richards presiding.

518-891-5262. 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 WADHAMS United Church of Christ - Sunday worship celebration at Noon, Pastor Leon Hebrink. 962-8293 *For other ministry & discipleship opportunities see the Westport Federated Church schedule.

WESTPORT Federated Church - Main Street Westport: Saturday Evening ‘Praise, Word & Prayer’ Service, 5 p.m.

Sunday morning Worship Celebration, 9:00 a.m. plus Children’s Church; Bible Study 10:15 a.m.

Thursday evening parsonage book & bible discussion, 6:30 p.m.; Choir Rehearsal, Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. 962-8293. www.westptchurch.com Pastor Leon Hebrink, “Following Jesus in the company of friends.”

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

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Oncampus TROY — Edward West of Saranac Lake was recently named to the Dean's List at Hudson Valley Community College. West is in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance program.

Each fall and spring term, the college's Deans' List honors those students who have a term grade point average between 3.0 and 3.5.

HIGH POINT, N.C. — Alexandra Hoey has been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2011 semester at High Point University in High Point, N.C. Alexandra Hoey is the daughter of Kevin and Sandra Hoey of AuSable Forks. Dean's List students are those who have attained a 3.5 GPA or higher for the previous semester based on a 4.0 scale.

Alexandra is majoring in both International Relations and Political Science.

HAMDEN, Conn. — Kevin Russell of Westport was named to the dean's list for the Fall 2011 semester at Quinnipiac University.

To be eligible for dean's list status, a student must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 with no grade lower than C. Full-time students must complete at least 14 credits in a semester, with at least 12 credits that have been graded on a letter grade basis (A through C).

BURLINGTON, Vt. — The following area students have been named to the dean's list for the fall 2011 semester at the University of Vermont: Vincent A. McClelland of Keene Valley, a first-year student majoring in Civil Engineering in the College of Engineering & Mathematic Sciences.

Sarah J. Gibbs of Westport, a junior majoring in Business Administration in the School of Business Administration.

Luke A. Neill of Saranac Lake, a senior majoring in Biology in the College of Arts & Sciences.

PAUL SMITHS — The following area students were named to the Dean's List at Paul Smith's College during the fall 2011 semester. Each earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction:

Joshua Pierce of Elizabethtown (also named an Adirondack Scholar, having achieved a cumulative average of at least 3.8), Karen Cooper of Lake Placid (Adirondack Scholar), Luis Escala of Lake Placid, Ian Crisman of Saranac Lake (Adirondack Scholar), Daniel Dwyer of Saranac Lake (Adirondack Scholar), Jonathan Higgins of Saranac Lake (Adirondack Scholar), Ryan Lawley of Saranac Lake, William Martin of Saranac Lake, Derek Osgood of Saranac Lake (Adirondack Scholar), Wojciech Serwatka of Saranac Lake, Stefanie Simmons of Saranac Lake (Adirondack Scholar), and Shelby Treadwell of Saranac Lake.

HERKIMER — Frances B. Ballou of Saranac Lake has been named to the Dean's list at Herkimer County Community College. Majoring in Criminal Justice. The Dean's list recognizes students who have earned an average from 3.25 to 3.8 for that semester.

CLINTON — Joshua R. Bridge, son of Laura and Scott Bridge of Essex, was in the cast of the Hamilton College Martin Luther King Jr. Day production of The Last Minstrel Show by John B. Davidson.

Bridge, a sophomore, is a graduate of Willsboro Central High School.

CAZENOVIA — A number of students in Cazenovia College's Class of 2012 completed their degree requirements in December.

Among them: • Zachary A. Quinn, of Saranac Lake, will earn a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice studies at Cazenovia College's graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 12.

• Patrick C. Sauers, of Saranac Lake, will earn a bachelor of professional studies degree in management, specializing in sport management at Cazenovia College's graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 12.

To earn Dean's List honors, a student must complete at least three graded courses and earn a grade point average of 3.5 or above.

POTSDAM — Lance J. Lee of Elizabethtown, a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering, was named a Presidential Scholar for the fall 2011 semester at Clarkson University.

Presidential Scholars must achieve a minimum 3.80 grade-point average and carry at least 14 credit hours.

POTSDAM — The following students were named to the Dean's List for the fall 2011 semester at Clarkson University: •Zachary J. Denton, a freshman majoring in environmental health science / pre-physical therapy, from Elizabethtown •Shannon M. Hanson, a junior majoring in global supply chain management, from Elizabethtown •James D. Donnelly, a freshman majoring in the clarkson school, from Lake Placid •Jennifer A. Jubin, a sophomore majoring in arete / political science, from Lake Placid •Samantha L. Williams, a freshman majoring in science studies, from Saranac Lake Dean's List students must achieve a minimum 3.25 grade-point average and also carry at least 14 credit hours.

POTSDAM — The State University of New York at Potsdam recently conferred 180 baccalaureate and graduate degrees on students who graduated from the College in December 2011.

The graduates included: •Joshua Mowery, of Elizabethtown, whose degree is in Business Administration •Erin Pelkey, of Keene Valley, whose degree is in Childhood Education MST •Kyle Moran, of Lake Placid, whose degree is in Business Administration.

POTSDAM — The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named more than 900 students to the President's List for the Fall 2011 semester in recognition of their academic excellence.

Among the local students who made the SUNY Potsdam President's List were: •Kaitlyn Gibson of Elizabethtown, whose major is Sociology •Chelsea Hughes of Elizabethtown, whose major is Psychology •Daniel Mitchell of Elizabethtown, whose major is Business Administration •Joshua Mowery of Elizabethtown, whose major is Business Administration •Daniel Saulpaugh of Lake Placid, whose major is Music Performance •Emily Doyle of Saranac Lake, whose major is Childhood/Early Child Education •Jason Hubbard of Saranac Lake, whose major is History •Carol MacDonald-Schmidt of Saranac Lake, whose major is Childhood/Early Child Education •Amy Stark of Saranac Lake, whose major is Art Studio To achieve the honor of being on the President's List, each student must have satisfactorily completed 12 numerically-graded semester hours with a minimum grade point average of 3.5.

CLINTON — Kimberly K. Hughes, daughter of Susan Forney Hughes of Elizabethtown and Charles Hughes of Lewis, will play the role of Miss Foster in the annual Hamilton College Choir Musical, Lady in the Dark. The fully staged musical is directed by G. Roberts Kolb of Hamilton’s Music Department and will feature music by Kurt Weill.

Hughes, a sophomore, is a graduate of Westport Central School.

NORTON, Mass. — Elizabeth Mills of Saranac Lake has been honored with placement on the Dean's List at Wheaton College in Norton, Mass., for the fall 2011 semester.

Mills, a member of the Class of 2012, is pursuing a major in Biology.

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ecent reports indicate Essex County recently received significant funding from a combination of state and federal sources to pay for the removal of debris, and the restoration of a many local river and stream corridors.

Fortunately, the Department of Transportation was quick to promptly repair the local highways following recent floods, however it is the waterways that attract a major portion of the region’s visitors. The tourism industry relies on an abundance of easily accessible, clean, fresh, free-flowing waters to attract anglers, paddlers, birders and other users.

The NYSDEC has already committed over $9 million towards the effort, and further funding is expected. Restoration efforts will focus on the removal of debris, which includes far more than just sticks and stones, as well as installation of weirs, dredging of rivers channels, riverbank plantings and the repair or replacement of several bridges.

It is astounding to realize the extent of the damage, and to discover the amount of material that must be removed from both the riverbeds, and the adjacent riverbanks.

While much of the debris consists of logs, rocks, roots and such, there is also a significant degree of manmade material ranging from washing machines to vinyl siding, tin roofs to tarmac. There are over 10,000 cubic yards of debris awaiting removal at just nine locations, for which funding has already been received.

When the river ice breaks up in the spring, I expect there will be more damage discovered, including large logjams, and significant sections of channels and riverbanks that will require restoration. Our abundance of clean, free flowing, freshwater is as important to Essex County’s tourism industry as the very mountains the waters flow out of.

Although the opening day of trout season remains over a month away, visiting anglers are already in the process of planning trips for the upcoming season. I have already fielded numerous inquiries regarding the condition of our local fisheries. Paddlers and anglers want to know what to expect, as well as what they can do. My advice is always, “Come see it for yourself.”

While the floods were certainly devastating, nature is restorative by nature. The land and the waters will gradually repair whatever damage has been done to the habitat.

Fish and furbearers such as beaver, otter and muskrat, will continue to exist, as birds including eagles, herons, and kingfishers return to their familiar haunts.

Despite the fact that two, 500 year floods ravaged the region in less than six months time, the waterways will quickly recover. Some swimming holes may have filled in, and certain river channels have been scoured, filled or

rerouted. But in the end, the majority of our rivers and streams will continue to flow, and only those who knew them well, will be able to recognize any difference.

Toubles far worse than a flood Unfortunately, trouble far greater than a 500 year flood now loom over regional waters. Although the threat is natural, it was obviously made by man and it has the potential to drastically tip the balance and integrity of historic trout fisheries all across the Adirondacks.

Recently, NYSDEC fisheries biologists have discovered the presence of ‘crappie’ in Raquette Lake. Crappies, a non- native species, are now in the lake, and will eventually spread to the surrounding watershed. However, it is likely the damage will not be confined to a single lake, as the non-native species will be able to migrate upstream and downstream throughout the entire Raquette watershed. It’s only a matter of time before they become established in the Fulton Chain, Forked Lake, Long Lake, Tupper Lake and beyond.

DEC personnel believe the crappie were likely introduced by what has often been described as an amateur, ‘bait bucket biologist’. I prefer a more descriptive term, but it can’t be printed in a family newspaper. Whoever ’s responsible for introducing crappie into Raquette Lake should recognize that they may have unleashed the Adirondack’s most troublesome fish into the entire Raquette River watershed. It will be impossible to eradicate them.

Smallmouth bass were dumped into the same lake, back in the 1872. However, at the time, the person responsible for their introduction into Raquette Lake was Seth Greene, a fish culturist working for the NYS Fish Commission. A decade earlier, Gov. Horatio Seymour had instructed the Commission to begin stocking bass throughout the state, as trout fisheries were showing signs of depletion.

Greene was just doing as he was told. He harvested bass for stocking from the locks of the old Erie Canal, and then transported the fish throughout the state, via a refrigerated railroad boxcar of his own invention.

On a cold, January morning in 1876, NYS Fish Commission workers cut a hole in the ice and released 60 black bass and 5,000 whitefish into the waters of Raquette Lake.

In an effort to ensure the stocked bass would be able to establish a viable population in the big lake, Greene admonished anglers to practice a primitive catch and release,

The non-native fish ‘crappie’ have been discovered in Raquette Lake, and will most likely establish itself throughout the surrounding watershed. pleading, “If anyone should catch these fish, please put them back.”

Greene need not have worried. Bass quickly adjusted to the lake, and within a just a few years, specimens were being caught as far downstream as Colton. Greene believed bass had a unique adaptability to trout waters, since the two species spawn during opposite seasons of the year.

However, bass are very aggressive feeders and they rarely coexist with brook trout. However, they have proven to do so in Raquette Lake, which produced a NY State Record brook trout as recently as June 7, 2009 when Tom Yacovella of Utica landed a 5 lb., 4½ oz. specimen from Raquette Lake. Lake trout still thrive in the same waters. In fact, the DEC continues to harvest lake trout eggs from the lake to supplement the state hatchery system.

Crappie may change all matter of things. They are voracious feeders, and prolific breeders, which also spawn in shallow waters during the spring. A typical female Crappie may produce upwards of 150,000 eggs, but 20,000 to 60,000 eggs are more the rule. They will prey heavily on the lake’s established forage base of minnows and crayfish, and feast on the trout fry.

Lake Trout grow very slowly, and often don't mature until they are 8-10 years of age. The female lays an average of 400-1,200 eggs which take nearly four months to hatch.

Brook trout females produce between 100 – 400 eggs in late autumn, which they deposit in shallow water beds.

These figures should provide an indication of the unfair competition poised by mixing trout and crappie in the same waters. Although crappies are highly regarded as table fare, there are few species which can compare with trout in the culinary sense. There are no other fish species as iconic of Adirondack waters as the brookie.

Whoever was responsible for dumping crappie into the Raquette, I sure wish they would step forward and fess up. I know a lot of devoted trout anglers who’d enjoy an opportunity to shake hands with their windpipe, and I’d like to be the first in line.

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

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Sign to honor World Series MVP with roots to the Port Henry area Johnny Podres to be remembered

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fred@denpubs.com PORT HENRY — Visitors to Port Henry will soon be greeted by a sign honoring the community’s most famous resident.

A 4 x 8 feet sign will be erected on Route 9n/22 south of the village in memory of Johnny Podres, the 1955 World Series Most Valuable Player and native son.

“Everyone from the town of Moriah should be proud and honored to know that our goal has been reached for the placement of the Johnny Podres sign,” said Pat Salerno Jr., who has led the campaign to honor Podres. “Mr. Willie Grant has started on the Johnny Podres sign which will be installed on the south side of Port Henry in the spring of 2012.

“The Podres family — Joan, Joey, John Jr. and Johnny Sr.’s brother Tom would like to thank everybody,” Salerno said.

Podres, who died in 2008, grew up on Lamos Place in Witherbee. He graduated from Mineville High School in 1950 before joining the Brooklyn Dodgers. After a long career as a pitcher and later as a pitching coach, Podres retired to Queensbury.

A community campaign raised $2,000 for the sign. Salerno got the project started by selling his own collection of baseball cards during

last summer ’s inaugural Johnny Podres Day. A dinner, gift basket party and raffle at Boni’s Bistro in Port Henry also raised money.

The sign will feature a large photo of Podres taken in 1955 wearing his Dodger uniform. It will be similar to a baseball card.

Joining Salerno in contributing to the sign project were Boni Salerno of Boni’s Bistro and Pub, her staff, Delores (Lootz) Burhart, Carol Genier, Helen Sprague, Lucielle Sprague, Joann Wood, George’s Restaurant, Joann Podres, Lisa Sprague, Francis Maloney, Celotti’s Wines & Spirits, Linda Fleming, Glens Falls National Bank and Trust, Gene’s Michigan Stand, Mr. Sarlin (Rich) Napier, Mr. James Brooks, Mr. John Sharkey, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Breed, Mr. Michael J. and Allison I. Sharrow, Salerno Brothers, Mrs. Joan Harland, Mr. John Sweet, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Harris, Claudia Young, Avis S. Kedmenec, Becky Gilbo, Moriah Supervisor Tom Scozzafava, Mr. Phil Tucker, Frances L. Driscoll, Daniel C. Lee and Christine Paquette-Lee, Frances L. Driscoll and Timothy J. Glebus.

Podres did the unthinkable — he led the Brooklyn Dodgers past the New York Yankees for their one and only World Series championship.

The Witherbee native was named the 1955 World Series Most Valuable Player after winning two games, including the decisive seventh game, 2-0. He was also Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year that season.

Podres ended a legendary sports

drought. The Dodgers had lost the World Series to their cross-town rival Yankees five straight times. The day after the final game the New York Post published a full-page photo of the Dodger ace with the headline: PODRES! (Need We Say More?).

As the story goes, Podres told his teammates to get him just one run and the Dodgers would win Game 7.

They got him two, and the franchise celebrated its first and only championship while playing in Brooklyn.

The celebration in Brooklyn following the World Series victory was said to be greater than at the end of World War II. Moriah celebrated, too. Shortly after winning the World Series, Podres returned home for a huge parade and celebration.

Podres pitched 15 years in the major leagues with the Dodgers, Padres and Tigers, posting a 148-116 record with 3.67 earned run average. The southpaw appeared in three All-Star Games and was 4-1 in World Series play (1953, 1955, 1959 and 1963) with a 2.11 ERA. Podres also served as a pitching coach when he was older, helping develop Frank Viola when he was with the Minnesota Twins and Cy Young winner and three-time World Series champion Curt Schilling when he was on the Philadelphia Phillies staff.

In 2005 Podres was grand marshall of the Moriah Labor Day parade as the community celebrated the 50th anniversary of him being named World Series MVP.

A sign will be erected this spring at the south entrance to Port Henry honoring Johnny Podres, the 1955 World Series Most Valuable Player and native son.

February 18, 2012

Valley News - 21

www.thevalleynews.org

Local athletes compete in three sectional championship events Track and Field

Sectional titles awarded in wrestling, track, swimming

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com PERU — It was championship Saturday in Section VII Feb. 11.

Wrestling on the home mats, the Peru Indians claimed their third straight Section VII wrestling title, thanks to eight individual championships.

At the Plattsburgh State Fieldhouse, the Saranac Chiefs boys and girls indoor track and field teams swept through the team titles with six team members earning individual championships.

In Clintonville, the Plattsburgh Hornets broke records as they repeated as the Section VII boys swimming champions.

Wrestling The Peru Indians, trailing in points heading into the championship round, put eight on the top of the podium in earning their third straight sectional team title.

The match that had everyone buzzing afterwards, though, was Northern Adirondack’s Hunter Carpenter, who upset top seed Noah Phillips of Peru at 145, scoring a takedown in the final seconds to force overtime before earning five points in the extra frame for the win.

“He had a Half Nelson on the wrong side and he got rolled,” Peru head coach Mike Hogan said of the end of the match. “Noah wrestled as hard as he could, and I thought the match was scored right.”

“It looked over, but the kid had a lot of heart and didn’t want to lose,” NAC head coach Jamie Gilmore said.

Carpenter was still in shock following the match, earning a victory against the undefeated Phillips, who had scored an 11-4 decision and fall over the Bobcat grappler in their previous meetings.

AuSable Valley’s Matt LaMere had one of two upsets in the Section VII wrestling championships, beating top seed Garrett Gero in the 182-lbs. weight class before losing to Nate Wood of Saranac.

Photo by Keith Lobdell “I kept trying and hoped for the best,” Carpenter said. “I was trying to get out and score points, and it just happened. It’s a great feeling.”

The Indians scored victories in the first three weight classes, with Ethan Feazelle earning a 3-2 decision over NAC’s Austin Trombley in an exciting opening match at 99.

Saranac’s Shawn LaGraves scored an exciting win in the consolation bracket, with a 64 overtime win against Anthony Cartee of Beekmantown.

At 106, Kyler Agoney pinned Rusty Pombrio of NAC with just over one minute remaining in the match, while Dylan Baker of AuSable Valley also scored a win by fall to finish in third place.

Max Marte scored a pin 1:22 into his championship match against Beekmantown’s Konnor German at 113, with Richard Armstrong of Saranac finishing third, also by fall.

Codie Gillette of Saranac broke the Indian streak, scoring a 3-1 decision over Scott Kellett of NAC to earn the 120 title. Ethan Bacon finished third from Beekmantown.

The Indians quickly made their way back to the top of the podium, as Jordan Bushey claimed a 6-0 decision against Saranac’s trevor Goddeau at 126. John Graziane of Beekmantown was third.

Former state champion Jacob Goddeau punched his return ticket to Albany with a third round pin of NAC’s Kaleb Sample at 132, with Tyler Myers of Beekmantown finishing third.

Nick Forget scored an opening round pin against

Matt Carter of NAC for the title at 138, while Dylan Spellman took third.

Following the Carpenter upset at 145, Jackson Sunderland scored the middle win in a Bobcat three-match streak with a 6-4 decision against Joe Perry of Saranac. Beekmantown’s Zackery Myers finished in third.

Justin Kellett earned the third win for the Bobcats with a third round pin against Dylan Peryea of Beekmantown at 160, while Caleb Feazelle finished in third.

Troy Seymour put Peru back atop the podium with a second round pin at 170 against Brandon Defayette of Beekmantown, with James Black of Saranac finishing in third.

After scoring a 2-0 decision against top seed Garrett Gero of Northern Adirondack, AuSable Valley’s Matt LaMere was unable to keep the momentum in the finals, dropping an 11-0 major decision to Saranac’s Nate Wood. Gage Bourdeau of Beekmantown scored an 8-2 decision against Gero to finish in third.

Saranac’s Ben Perry scored an opening minute pin against Dallas Page of Northern Adirondack to claim the 195 title, with Codie LaPlante of Beekmantown in third.

Peru’s Luke McKee was a 7-0 decision winner against Northern Adirondack’s Russell Noel at 220, with Paul Herrera finishing third.

In the final match, Beekmantown’s Hayden Head scored a pin against Peru’s Derrick Cumber to earn the 285 championship.

Josh Ryan of Saranac was third.

The 15 winners will compete in Albany Feb. 24-25 at the NYSPHSAA state championships.

“Last year we had a more experienced group, but we didn’t quite perform the way that we wanted to,” Hogan said. “Hopefully, we will have a good two weeks of practice and get a little more production this time around.”

The Saranac boys and girls teams earned the top spots in their respective meets to capture sectional championships.

Peru and Ticonderoga rounded out the podium in the boys meet, while Peru and Saranac did the same in the girls.

Micah Patterson scored three wins for the Chiefs in the boys meet, with titles in the 1,000, 600 and as a member of the 4-by-400 relay.

Saranac also scored wins in the 4-by-160 relay and in shot put behind the arm of Corey Duval.

Peru’s (and soon to be Syracuse’s) Dan Lennon scored wins in the 1,600, 3,200 and as a member of the 4-by-800 relay team, while Indian Shawn Hendrix was the winner in the tripple jump and long jump. Bryce Schnaars scored a win in the high jump, beating out AuSable Valley’s Paul Ford.

Alex Beaudoin scored a pair of wins for the Saranac Lake Red Storm, earning the top of the podium in the 300 and the 55.

In the girls meet, Victoria Phaneuf scored the lone win for the Lady Chiefs with a top finish in the shot put.

Nicky Trudeau of Saranac Lake scored a trio of wins, including the 55, 300 and as a member of the 4-by-160. Vanessa Salamy also scored a win in the 55 hurdles, where AuSable Valley’s Amanda Hamilton finished third.

Margaret Champagne was the winner in the 3,000 for Seton Catholic, and joined Phoebe Christopher to help win the 4-by-800 relay. Christopher also scored a win in the 1,000.

Emma Deshaises scored wins in the 600 and 1,500 for Plattsburgh High, while Brooke Knight scored a win in the long jump and Khila Pecoraro won the triple jump.

Peru’s Lea Perry scored a win in the high jump and was also a member of the victorious 4-by-400 relay team.

Swimming The Plattsburgh High Hornets scored a 416 points in capturing the Section VII/X team title in the AuSable Valley pool, with five first place finishes.

Matt Evans was a part of four of the five Hornet wins, placing first in the 50 free and 100 free along with joining Nick Prenoveau, Mike Torner and Nate Leopard to win the 200 free relay; then teaming with Leopard, Josh LaBounty and Spencer Hall to win the 400 free relay. Torner also scored a win in the 200 medley relay, joined by Austin Spooner, Nathan Emery and Robbie Hartman.

Dan McGovern, the lone swimmer for Beekmantown, scored a pair of wins in the 200 medley and 100 butterfly.

The AuSable Valley Patriots, who finished in second at the meet as a team, got wins from Ben Ford in the 500 free and 100 backstroke, along with a 200 free and 100 breaststroke title from Hank McCormick.

Franklin Academy finished third in team points, while McGovern scored a total of 32 points as the lone Eagle.

AVCS boys coach earns 100th career win

Above, Alex Beaudoin scored a pair of wins for the Saranac Lake Red Storm, earning the top of the podium in the 300 and the 55. Below, AVCs’s Paul Ford finished second in the high jump.

Photos by Nancy Frasier

On Feb. 10, the AuSable Valley Patriots improved to 13-0 in CVAC play, blowing past Seton Catholic 75-28 and giving coach Jamie Douglass his 100th career win. It is Douglass' seventh season at the helm.

In addition to the coach’s milestone, AuSable also celebrated the squad’s four seniors -- Brody Douglass, Nick Rhino, John Hickey and Connor Manning -- who have played organized hoops together since elementary school.

“These kids have been together since fifth and sixth grade and we developed them all the way up through,” said Jamie Douglass, who played for AuSable in the ’70s and now deploys the same tactics his own coaches stressed: intense man-to-man defense and fastbreak-oriented offense.

Brody Douglass, Jamie's nephew, led the way for AuSable against Seton, scoring 23 points and hauling in 11 re-

bounds. Shane Douglas added 12 points, eight assists and seven steals, and Austin Depo tallied 11 points and 11 rebounds. John Hickey struck for 10 points, Connor Manning had eight points and seven steals, Nick Rhino connected for seven points, and Brandon Brooks tallied four points for the Patriots.

- By Tim Follos

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February 18, 2012

www.thevalleynews.org LAKE PLACID — African Dance Class with live drumming. Lake Placid Center for the Arts, Annex, 17 Algonquin Dr. Class fee $5. 791-9586.

LAKE PLACID — Light Transmission Screening, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr. 7:30 p.m. $18 GA, $16 LPCA members, and $12 students 18 and under.

523-2512, www.LakePlacidArts.org. p.m. 637-4989.

Friday.Feb.17 LAKE PLACID —Regional High School Juried Art Show, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr. 4-6 p.m.

523-2512, www.LakePlacidArts.org.

LAKE PLACID —Almost Maine Performed, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr. 7:30 p.m. $16 for adults, $14 for seniors and kids. 523-2512, www.LakePlacidArts.org.

LAKE PLACID — Internet Express Class, Lake Placid Public Library, 2471 Main St., 11:30 a.m. Free. 523-3200.

WILLSBORO—The Green Beans, folk music by Vinnie and Joe Ferris at the Congregational Church, Route 22, 7 p.m. $5 for adults, $2 for students. 963-7772.

Saturday.Feb.18 TUPPER LAKE—Animals in Ice Sculpting, Flamers Theater, The Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, 10:30 a.m.

SARANAC LAKE—Dounuts with Doheny, Saranac Lake Adult Center, 135 Broadway St. 9 a.m. 9 a.m.

TUPPER LAKE—The Color of Ice, an up close look at a snowflake, Flamers Theater, The Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, 1 p.m.

WILLSBORO — Winter films Special, Crazy Stupid Love, 7:30 p.m. Willsboro Central School, 29 School Ln. $5 for adults; $2 for youth.

LAKE PLACID —Almost Maine Performed, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr. 7:30 p.m. $16 for adults, $14 for seniors and kids. 523-2512, www.LakePlacidArts.org.

SARANAC LAKE—An Evening with Cabinet, Saranac Village at Will Rogers, 78 Will Rogers Drive Suite 400, $12 , 7:30

Sunday.Feb.19.

TUPPER LAKE—Animal Tracking with Vince Walsh, The Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, noon.

TUPPER LAKE—Family Art & Nature: Tracking Time, Flamers Theater, The Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, noon.

LAKE PLACID —Gounod's Faust Screening, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr. 4 p.m. $18 for adults, $16 for seniors and kids. 523-2512, www.LakePlacidArts.org.

Monday.Feb.20.

KEENE—Osteoporosis exercise classes, Community Center, Church St. 11:30 a.m. 546-3565, RSVP@Logical.net.

TUPPER LAKE—Winter Homes for the Animals, Flamers Theater, The Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, noon.

Tuesday.Feb.21.

KEESEVILLE—Open archery shooting, The Chesterfield Fish and Game Club, 359 Green St. 7-9 p.m. Open to all ages.

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KEENE VALLEY—Bill Ferebee discussion group meet, Keene Valley Library, 1796 NYS Route 73, 3-5 p.m.

TUPPER LAKE—Winter Bird Binding Walk, The Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, noon.

SARANAC — Saranac Hollow Jammers country music and dancing, Saranac Town Hall, 3662 Route 3, 6-9:30 p.m.

293-7056.

Wednesday.Feb.22.

WILLSBORO—Osteoporosis exercise classes, Congregational Church, Main St.1:30 p.m. 546-3565, RSVP@Logical.net.

AUSABLE FORKS—Annual Ash Wednesday Fish Fry, Holy Name School Gym, 14207 Rt 9N Au Sable Forks, 4-7 p.m. $8, kids $5.

TUPPER LAKE—Small ADK Mammals Survival lesson, Flamers Theater, The Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, 1 p.m.

WILMINGTON—Teen Night Group, Wilmington Church of Nazarene, 5734 NYS Rte 86, 7-8 p.m.

Thursday.Feb.23.

ELIZABETHTOWN—Osteoporosis exercise classes, Hand House, Court St. 10 a.m. 546-3565, RSVP@Logical.net.

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

TUPPER LAKE—Wild Winter Warmth lesson, Flamers Theater, The Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, 1 p.m.

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PLATTSBURGH — Family Swim night, Wellness Center, at PARC,295 New York Road. 7-9 p.m. $2 charge per person for all participants. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 562-6860.

TUPPER LAKE—Wonders of Winter Survival lesson, Flamers Theater, The Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, 1 p.m.

LAKE PLACID —Almost Maine Performed, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr. 7:30 p.m. $16 for adults, $14 for seniors and kids. 523-2512, www.LakePlacidArts.org.

Saturday.Feb.25 PERU—Dounuts with Doheny, St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. TUPPER LAKE—Maple Day lesson and free pancake breakfast, Flamers Theater, The Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, 9 a.m.

PLATTSBURGH — North Country Squares Dance Club meets, Clinton County Fairgrounds, 84 Fairgrounds Rd. 7 p.m. 561-7167 or 492-2057.

CHAZY —Chazy Rod and Gun Club Cabin Fever Pike Derby, $20 entry fee. Weigh-ins at Weathercock Restaurant, Rt 22, 2-5 p.m. 846-7990.

SARANAC LAKE—Author Dana Fast will sign copies of her memoir, My 9 Lives, Community Store, Main St. 11 a.m.

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LAKE PLACID —Almost Maine Performed, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr. 7:30 p.m. $16 for adults, $14 for seniors and kids. 523-2512, www.LakePlacidArts.org.

WESTPORT—Agape free Supper, Westport Federated Church, 6486 Main Street, 4-6 pm.

Sunday.Feb.26.

PLATTSBURGH — Soulfull Sunday Yoga, Rota Gallery, 19 Clinton St. 11:00 a.m.

TUPPER LAKE—Family Art & Nature: Think Snow, Flamers Theater, The Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, noon.

SARANAC LAKE—Soulful Landscape Concert. Saranac Village at Will Rogers, 78 Will Rogers Drive, 2 p.m. 352-7311, ext. 128 or www.adirondackmuseum.org LAKE PLACID —Almost Maine Performed, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr. 2 p.m. $16 for adults, $14 for seniors and kids. 523-2512, www.LakePlacidArts.org.

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limited to the handling of all agency and local permitting, Labor, materials for repair and/or replacement of the cement pier, its steps and surrounding Beach area. Bidders must visit the site and provide time and date of visit in proposal.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF WILSON FAMILY PROPERTY, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/30/11. Office location: Essex County.

Princ. office of LLC: 163 E. Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

VN-1/14-2/18/12-6TC20976 -----------------------------

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letter prepared in conjunction with the external audit by the independent public accountant has been filed in the District Office where it is available as a public record for inspection by all interested persons.

Pursuant to §35 of the General Municipal Law, the governing Board of the Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School District may, in its discretion, prepare a written response to the report of external audit or management letter by independent public accountant and file any such response in District Office as a public record for inspection by all interested persons.

VN-2/18/12-1TC21611 -----------------------------

K R A V I T Z LANDSCAPING, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/17/12.

Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1205 Trout Pond Road, Keeseville, NY 12944. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

VN-2/4-3/10-6TC21565 -----------------------------

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Articles of Organization of Champlain Valley Heating and Plumbing, LLC filed with Secy. of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on February 2, 2012. Office location: Essex County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 943 Saratoga Road, Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful activities.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the fiscal affairs of Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School District for the period beginning on July 1, 2010 and ending on June 30, 2011, have been examined by an independent public accountant, and that the management

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New York, on February 9, 2012, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which said School District is not authorized to expend money, or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of this notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution.

Dated: Elizabethtown, New York February 9, 2012 Lauri Cutting School District Clerk SUMMARY OF REFUNDING BOND RESOLUTION DATED FEBRUARY 9, 2012.

SUMMARY OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE I S S U A N C E PURSUANT TO SECTION 90.00 or section 90.10 OF THE LOCAL FINANCE LAW OF REFUNDING BONDS OF THE ELIZABETHTOWNLEWIS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, ESSEX COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO BE DESIGNATED S U B S TA N T I A L LY SCHOOL DISTRICT R E F U N D I N G (SERIAL) BONDS , AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN R E L A T I O N THERETO. WHEREAS, the Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School District, Essex County, New York (hereinafter, the

District or the School District ) heretofore issued School District (Serial) Bonds, 2003 (the Refunded Bonds ); and WHEREAS, it would be in the public interest to refund all or a portion of the outstanding $3,370,000 principal balance of the Refunded Bonds maturing in 2013 and thereafter, by the issuance of refunding bonds pursuant to Section 90.00 or section 90.10 of the Local Finance Law; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of the Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School District, Essex County, New York, as follows: Section 1. For the object or purpose of refunding the outstanding aggregate principal balance of the Refunded Bonds, including providing moneys which, together with the interest earned from the investment of certain of the proceeds of the refunding bonds herein authorized, shall be sufficient to pay (i) the principal amount of the Refunded Bonds, (ii) the aggregate amount of unmatured interest payable on the Refunded Bonds to and including the date on which the Refunded Bonds which are callable are to be called prior to their respective maturities in accordance with the refunding financial plan, as hereinafter defined, (iii) the costs and expenses incidental to the issuance of the refunding bonds herein authorized, (iv) the redemption premium payable on the Refunded Bonds, and (v) the premium or premiums for a policy

or policies of municipal bond insurance or cost or costs of other credit enhancement facility or facilities, for the refunding bonds herein authorized, or any portion thereof, there are hereby authorized to be issued not exceeding $3,700,000 refunding serial bonds of the School District pursuant to the provisions of Section 90.00 or Section 90.10 of the Local Finance Law (the School District Refunding Bonds or the Refunding Bonds ), it being anticipated that the amount of Refunding Bonds actually to be issued will be approximately $3,370,000, as provided in Section 4 hereof.

Section 2.

The Refunding Bonds may be subject to redemption prior to maturity upon such terms as the President of the Board of Education shall prescribe, which terms shall be in compliance with the requirements of Section 53.00 (b) of the Local Finance Law. Section 3.It is hereby determined that: (a) the maximum amount of the Refunding Bonds authorized to be issued pursuant to this resolution does not exceed the limitation imposed by subdivision 1 of paragraph b of Section 90.10 of the Local Finance Law; (b) the maximum period of probable usefulness permitted by law at the time of the issuance of the Refunded Bonds, for the class of objects or purposes for which such Refunded Bonds were issued was at least twenty years; (c) the last installment of the Refunding Bonds will mature not later than the expiration of the period of

probable usefulness of the class of objects or purposes for which said Refunded Bonds were issued in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 1 of paragraph a of Section 90.00 of the Local Finance Law and subdivision 1 of paragraph c of Section 90.10 of the Local Finance Law; (d) the estimated present value of the total debt service savings anticipated as a result of the issuance of the Refunding Bonds, if any, computed in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 2 of paragraph b of Section 90.10 of the Local Finance Law, with regard to the Refunded Bonds, is $118,767.10 as shown in the Refunding Financial Plan described in Section 4 hereof.

Section 4. The financial plan for the aggregate of the refundings authorized by this resolution (collectively, the Refunding Financial Plan ), showing the sources and amounts of all moneys required to accomplish such refundings are set forth in Exhibit A to the Complete Resolution which Exhibit A is not published as part of this summary.

The Refunding Financial Plan has been prepared based upon the assumption that the Refunding Bonds will be issued, in one series to refund all of the Refunded Bonds, in the principal amount of $3,370,000, and that the Refunding Bonds will mature, be of such terms, and bear interest as set forth in said Exhibit A. Section 5.The President of the Board of Education is hereby authorized and directed to enter into an

E-mail: ashley@denpubs.com escrow contract or contracts (collectively the Escrow Contract ) with a bank or trust company, or with banks or trust companies, located and authorized to do business in this State as said President shall designate (collectively the Escrow Holder ) for the purpose of having the Escrow Holder act, in connection with the Refunding Bonds, as the escrow holder to perform the services described in Section 90.10 of the Local Finance Law. Section 6. The faith and credit of said Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School District, Essex County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on the Refunding Bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year.

There shall be annually levied on all the taxable real property in said School District a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such Refunding Bonds as the same become due and payable.

Section 7. All of the proceeds from the sale of the Refunding Bonds, including the premium, if any, but excluding accrued interest thereon, shall immediately upon receipt thereof be placed in escrow with the Escrow Holder for the Refunded Bonds.

Section 8.The President of the Board of Education is delegated authority to sell said Refunding Bonds at private sale to Roosevelt & Cross Inc.

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A COPY OF THE COMPLETE TEXT OF THIS RESOLUTION TOGETHER WITH EXHIBIT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT CLERK WHERE IT IS AVAILABLE FOR P U B L I C I N S P E C T I O N DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. VN-2/18/12-1TC21617 ----------------------------ROCK COTTAGE HOLDINGS LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 01/19/12.

Office Location: Essex County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 23 Constitution Hill West, Princeton, NJ 08340.

Purpose: to engage in any lawful act.

VN-2/18-3/24/12-6TC21621 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF GREEN BAY PROPERTIES, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/10/2012.

Office location, County of Essex.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 135 River Lane, Willsboro, NY 12996. Purpose: to acquire and manage certain real property located on River Lane, Willsboro, Essex County, NY 12996 and to engage in any other lawful purpose.

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