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BOSTON, Mass. — When Connor Marvin heard from his doctors Wednesday that he would have to wait through the weekend to be released from the hospital, he was visibly upset.

Marvins “I want to talk about beat everyorgan one’s time donation, out of here,” page 14 Marvin had said a few moments earlier while lying his bed during an interview with the Valley News. “I want to beat Brock’s time out of here. For me, it’s a fun competition.”

Marvin, 16, continued to recover from heart transplant surgery, the same that his brother had gone through 15 months prior at Children’s Hospital of Boston.

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Cartoonist and Essex native Sid Couchey at a youth art event at the Adirondack Art Association in the hamlet, which he helped to form. Couchey, the creator of the Richie Rich comic series along with several other national and local cartoons, passed away Sunday, March 11, at the age of 92.

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ESSEX — Sid Couchey, creator of characters Richie Rich, Little Dot, Little Lotta and Rascal the Raccoon, passed away Sunday, March 11.

Couchey, 92, was spending the winter in Inman, S.C., and passed peacefully, according to his wife, Ruth.

In February, Sid was diagnosed with Burkitt's lymphoma.

The aggressive cancer took hold quickly and Sid passed away. He is sur-

vived by his wife of 52 years, Ruth, their two children and many grandchildren.

Reaction came from throughout the region of the cartoonist’s passing.

“I had just sent him a card the other day, so I am really sorry to hear that he is gone,” said Ticonderoga cartoonist Stan Burdick. Burdick credited Couchey with helping him launch the former cartoon museum in Ticonderoga.

“It’s hard to put into words what I feel right now,” he said.

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By Keith Lobdell keith@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — Then there were three.

Essex County received three bids for the potential purchase of the Horace Nye Nursing Home here, which were opened March 9.

The trio of nursing home suitors, Centers for Specialty Care out of New York City; Gerald Woods CPA, out of Nassau County; and

Sid Couchey helped create a comic book on Tom Tyler. In 2002, he posed for this picture, showing off the villains of the book, including “Sid the Kid.’ Photo by Keith Lobdell

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WESTPORT — The Westport Central School District Board of Education will hold a special budget meeting on Wednesday, March 21, at 4 p.m. in the library. The agenda will include budget discussion, approval of facility use requests and any other business that may come before the board. All board of education meetings are open to the public.

ELIZABETHTOWN — The Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School Board of Education will hold a special meeting Wednesday, March 21 at 6 p.m. with a possible board member video conferencing in the conference room. This will be a budget work session along with any actions that may properly come before the board. Every is welcome.

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WILLSBORO — Any child living in the Willsboro Central School District that will be 4 years old by Dec. 1, 2012, is eligible to enroll in pre-kindergarten. Contact the school nurse at 963-4456, ext. 206 to preregister your child by April 20. Pre-kindergarten screening is scheduled for May 17. The district is also registering any student currently not enrolled in kindergarten. Please contact the school for more information.

WHALLONSBURG — On Saturday, March 17, the Champlain Valley Film Society will present their first-ever double-feature.

Animated films start at 6:30 p.m. at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall. Intermission starts at 8 p.m., with hot dogs, snacks and drinks, followed by the Live-Action shorts at 8:30 p.m. The cost is adults $7.50, and those under 18 are $2. See the Film Society website: www.cvfilms.org, for more.

ELIZABETHTOWN — The students at Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School will hold their 11 annual Chamber Music Concert and Dinner to showcase student’s talent and raise money for the music department on March 22 at 5:30 p.m.

The event is an opportunity for students, who usually play with the band and sing with the chorus, to step out from the group and showcase their talents in solo and smaller grouped performances. Music teacher Kerry Mero said parents and community members can expect to see the students from grades 7 through 12 performing jazz numbers and chorus numbers in a way that highlights their individual talents.

“Unlike the other band and chorus events we hold, this event allows the students to choose a piece that means something to them,” Mero said. “I’m always impressed by the guts the kids have when they get up and stand apart from the group and sing or perform.”

The concert is different from other chorus and band events held during the year at the school because the entire production is a student run performance Mero said. The students select their music and work with eachother while Mero advises them.

“I’m a silent partner in this, the kids are on their own throughout the production,” Mero said. “They are very supportive of ea-

chother and they show a lot of professionalism throughout the planning and during the night of the show.”

The Chamber Music Concert and Dinner will open with a mixed chorus singers performing, followed by a series of smaller intimate groups or performers, and will conclude with two performances by the jazz orchestra. Mero said audience members will hear a broad range of material from Chopin to Adele.

“Whatever kind of music someone in the audience likes, whether it’s classic music to recent hit singles, we will have something they like,” Mero said.

The Elizabethtown-Lewis school auditorium will be turned into a restaurant for the event with music performances beginning at 4:30 p.m. and the pasta dinner to be served at 5:30 p.m. The dinner will include spaghetti with meat or vegetarian sauce, salad, bread, dessert and a beverage; the dinner will be served family style with dishes of food brought to the tables and individuals can help themselves.

Tickets are $5 for adults and $4 for students/seniors. Children under five are admitted free and tickets will be available at the door. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Elizabethtown-Lewis School and the concert will begin at 6 p.m.

For further information about the event of to find out how to can help out during the event, contact Kerry Mero at 873-6371, ext.

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Services part of questions in Keeseville study

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Tim Weidemann of Rondout Consulting addresses those in attendance at the Feb. 22 public kick-off meeting of the Keeseville dissolution committee.

Photo by Keith Lobdell ceiving grant funding, like the Keeseville study is.

“We found that a lot of communities would do a study and then stop, and that would leave them with nothing on paper if a petition for dissolution was filed with the village,” Maguire said. “The state does not want to spend money on funding a study on dissolution and then have nothing to show for it.”

Fairweather also said there are times when they complete a dissolution study and plan and then recommend a different course of action.

“Saranac Lake is a great example of this,” Fairweather said. “We went through the process, and at the end, the recommendation that both we as consultants and the dissolution committee had was that the village look to incorporate as a city.”

Throughout the ninemonth process, Weidemann said it was also important to have the involvement of both the town of Chesterfield and town of Ausable.

“We want to make sure that they are part of this process, because both towns could be affected by this,” he said.

The dissolution committee will next meet on Wednesday, April 25.

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and that is the first part of this nine-month journey to come up with a study, and then we work on a plan.”

“All of the options that are available will be part of the study, but the plan will be a specific set of actions that would need to take place in order to dissolve the village,” Fairweather said.

“The plan will look at the best way to accomplish this transition in an orderly and effective way,” Weidemann added. “Most communities who are serious about this take the time to go through a study and then develop a plan, because it helps to find out the ways to do it that help the community, not harm the community.”

Sean Maguire, who was representing the New York Department of State at the meeting, said the state requires the entire process to be completed when it is re-

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KEESEVILLE — The fate of services provided by the village of Keeseville is a major issue when it comes to the potential dissolution of the municipality.

At the Feb. 22 meeting of the dissolution committee, which represented the public kick-off meeting, consultants Peter Fairweather of Fairweather Consulting and Tim Weidemann and Rondout Consulting said that services are a key area to look at during the drafting of a dissolution study.

“A very important question is what would happen with the services if the village were to dissolve,” Weidemann said.

“The main thing that we started to look at was the different services that are offered within the village and the alternatives for each,” Fairweather said. “You have services from garbage pickup to the water system, and there are alternatives for each, such as creating a district.”

The consultants also talked about the difference between the dissolution study, which would be presented in draft form in May, and the dissolution plan, which would be presented in draft form in August.

“The study is not only about dissolution, but also about the alternative to dissolution,” Weidemann said.

“There will be additional options to share with the study,

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Jail revenue ‘The Sound of Music’ set to ring through Willsboro

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keith@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — Revenue continues to be down at the Essex County Jail.

Sheriff Richard Cutting spoke more about the issue during the March 12 meeting of the Essex County Public Safety Committee meeting and said that he has been in touch with other counties.

“We have been talking with Greene, Duchess, Oswego and Herkimer counties,” Cutting said. “We have told them that we are here and negotiable. Unfortunately, our location hurts us in this. This is not like a car business where we can put three more calls out or call for a sale.”

Cutting said they have also been in contact with the U.S. Marshals about boarding their prisoners.

“There are new facilities being built that are more central for these other locations,” Cutting said.

“I remember Sen. Little telling us that this was going to be a problem,” Moriah Supervisor Tom Scozzafava said. “Are we now actually losing money if we are taking in less inmates from elsewhere?”

Scozzafava and others asked if there could be a cost savings by closing down one of the facilities, or “pods,” which then would not have to be staffed.

“We are running 42 of our own male inmates,” Cutting said. “We have two male pods and each holds 40, so we have to have the second facility open. Even if we did not have the federal inmates, I would have to have two facilities open.”

Cutting said that, even with only two prisoners over, they have to fully staff the facility.

“I have to staff those facilities if there are five inmates or 35 inmates,” Cutting said.

Cutting also said that, at present, there were only three female inmates.

“So we have to staff an entire unit as if there were 20 females there, even though there are only three,” Scozzafava said.

“Could we save money by farming them out to other facilities?”

“I was told by the state that it would be discriminatory to house out females, whether it was financially responsible or not,” Cutting said.

“To have to fully staff a facility for only two or three inmates is not a wise way to run a business to me,” Scozzafava said.

North Elba Supervisor Roby Politi said that he was still concerned because of the loss in revenue.

“I am concerned that you are going to be down a half-million or more in revenue, and it does not appear that we can make any cuts to offset the loss,” Politi said. “It may make more sense to drop our charges and be able to make some money instead of none. I would rather lose $200,000 in revenue rather than $600,000.”

“I have offered to be competitive with other counties, but they have not come to the table,” Cutting said. “If they had sentenced, long-term inmates, that would not be the problem. It is the ones that still need to be transported to and from courts by other counties. That is a four-hour ride for Oswego County.”

“I would say go as low as you can, which is better than getting nothing,” Politi said.

“We need to make these counties an offer that they cannot refuse.”

“I am trying,” Cutting said.

County parties back candidate ELIZABETHTOWN — Essex Republican Chairman Ron Jackson and acting Essex Conservative Chairman Bill McGahay recently announced their joint endorsement of Matt Doheny for Congress.

“Republicans and Conservatives must stand together, united behind one candidate who has the knowledge, the experience and the resources to defeat Bill Owens in November,” Jackson said. “Matt Doheny is unquestionably the best candidate for the job.”

“Matt Doheny understands the needs and concerns of the people who call Essex County and the north country home,” McGahay said. The full Essex County Republican committee is expected to make its official endorsement March 21.

WILLSBORO — The students of Willsboro Central school are set to bring the classic musical, “The Sound of Music,” to the auditorium stage March 22.

Students in grades 2-12 will perform musical numbers and dance routines to portray the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical.

Based on the memoirs of Maria Von Trapp, the play follows Maria’s adventures of the Von Trapp family singers as they escape from Nazi occupied Austria in 1930.

Willsboro science and reading teacher Derrick A. Hopkins, director of the play, said it is sure to be a colorful and heartwarming production the community will enjoy.

“If you put on a play like, ‘The Sound of Music,’ people will hear the songs they know and love,” Hopkins said. “We have a great mix of ages with our cast and it’s a nice acting show filled with love, family, and touches on the politics of Nazi-occupied Austria.”

The students have been practicing since January to learn their lines and routines.

The play has a cast of 50 actors, including 20 community members playing nuns. Faculty participants include Hopkins as the director, Jennifer More as the music director, AmieLaurie Lemieux as choreographer and Nikki Hilchey as technical director.

The play not only gives students the opportunity to practice acting, dancing and singing, but it has served as a learning opportunity, Hopkins said. Set in 1930 Austria before German Nazis took over the country, Hopkins said some of the students were learning about the serious background of the play and the Holocaust in Europe during the 1930’s for the first time through the play.

The students of Willsboro Central prepare to bring the musical, The Sound of Music, to life on March 22.

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“When we were practicing he told us stuff I didn’t like,” Olivia Politi, a third-grader who is playing Brigitta, said. ”In the scene where we are hiding he told us in real life if we were caught something bad would happen.”

Hopkins said there were a lot of learning opportunities for the students with this play to educate them on the issues of the time.

“I find the play darker than the movie,” Hopkins said. “But it’s important to expose our students to history and help them gain perspective about what living during this time meant for children thier age.”

During play rehearsals, main characters Anna Daly as Maria, Austin Ferris as Captain Von Trapp and Deanna Mero as Elsa, who said acting out the play gave them a different perspective about their characters.

“In the movie we don’t see a lot of the things you see in the play,” Mero said. “It changed my whole view of the story and you really get to see what it was like back then.”

The performance is sure to be an exciting event for all members of the community with great music and theatrics for the whole family.

“I know when the audience comes they are going to enjoy the show, enjoy the music and be really happy with the performances,” Hopkins said.

The Sound of Music will be performed March 22, 23, and 24 at 7 p.m. at the school auditorium and there will be a special 2 p.m. performance on Sunday. For more information or to purchase tickets ahead of time, call 963-4456 extension 400 or send an email to tickets@willsborocsd.org.

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were brought up both in Washingkeith@denpubs.com ton, D.C. last week as well as ELIZABETHTOWN — the Essex County Three supervisors from Public Safety Essex County have reCommittee meetturned after meeting ing this week. with their federal repreKeene Supervisentatives. sor Bill Ferebee, Elizabethtown freshwho is over the man Supervisor MarEssex County Vetgaret Bartley, Keene Suerans Committee, pervisor Bill Ferebee, spent time in the and Jay Supervisor and nation’s capital Chairman of the Essex last week talking County Board of Superabout the need of visors Randy Douglas a dedicated docvisited with Congresstor for the VA men Bill Owens and clinic in Westport Chris Gibson, Sen. and its satellite Charles Schumer and a office in Saranac representative from Sen. Lake.

Kirsten Gillibrand’s of“I spoke with fice last week.

Hamilton County Supervisor Neil McGovern and New York Sen. Charles Schumer are joined by Essex Coun“I thought the trip was ty supervisors Randy Douglas, Bill Ferebee and Margaret Bartley during their trip to Washington, D.C. to dis- the representatives about the isvery productive, “ said cuss issues facing Essex County. sue, and I also Ferebee. “Any time that spoke with expansion of the Crown Point historic site. you get to sit down and talk with your fedStephen Acquario, the Executive Director of “We impressed upon our Congressmen eral leaders about the issues that are affectNYSAC (New York State Association of that the lack of this basic service is hindering the county and towns, it is a productive Counties),” Ferebee said. “Acquario was ing economic growth and job creation in thing.” very concerned about it and said that he many communities,” Bartley said about the Ferebee said that they were able to touch wanted to look into it more and form a task need for water and sewer aid. on each of the topics that they planned to force that included myself.”

Bartley added that along with meeting with the representatives.

Veterans’ needs were also brought up by with elected leaders, the trio attended class“There were some things that they did not Minerva Supervisor Sue Montgomery Corey, es on veterans affairs, county financing and know a lot about and said that they would who said she had received a phone call from taxation in a time of recession, and learned look into it, like the EpiPen legislation” Feremore about green energy innovations that a veteran who was concerned over a recent bee said. “There were other issues that they phone call. could help our local governments. were very aware of. Gibson had a lot of in“This veteran came to me and said that she “Meeting with other county officials, formation on the synthetic marijuana issue some from as far away as Hawaii and Alas- was trying to get medical services,” Corey and said he would support any legislation to ka brought home the fact that all local gov- said. “They told her that, based on where she curb its sale.” ernments are facing the same issues and by lived, she was not in the coverage zone for Other topics talked about were help with sharing information, we can all benefit,” she Westport and also not in the coverage zone building sewer systems and drinking water for Albany. We need to try and sort that out said. upgrades in 12 Essex County towns, help in so we can get everyone the services they getting doctors to staff the VA Clinics in need.”

Westport and Saranac Lake, the closure of Corey said that she was looking into the small post offices, additional HEAP funding matter, but wanted to make others aware for Essex County residents who have run out that may also be able to provide some anof heating fuel, funding for debris removal ELIZABETHTOWN — Issues surround- swers. in the wake of Tropical Storm Irene and the ing the needs of veterans in Essex County

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Horace Nye Continued from page 1 Elliot Management Group out of Rockland County, all matched each other with a bid of $4 million, the minimum bid that the Board of Supervisors requested.

Bids were opened by Country Manager Daniel Palmer and Linda Wolf, purchasing agent.

“It is hard to tell where we are as far as a timetable at this point,” Palmer said. “The bids will be looked at by the Horace Nye Committee along with Marcus and Millichap and we will go from there.”

The county committee held a meeting on the matter March 12, mostly in executive session despite the pleas from Moriah Supervisor Tom Scozzafava to have the proceedings in the open.

The committee finished the meeting by announcing their recommendation to seek high bids from each of the firms.

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Castine said he got to know Couchey at first through his work with Hometown Cable.

“Gordy Little and I did an interview with him back in 1997 or 98,” Castine said.

“We did a couple of stories on him, and I learned that he was a Cleveland Indians fan.

When they were coming to play the Montreal Expos for the first time in 2002, I was doing reporting up there. I asked the team about it, and they just jumped on it.”

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Shortly after, Castine got Couchey and the late Arto Monaco to help him create a comic book in honor of western star Tom Tyler.

“This book stirred up a lot of interesting memories in the older generation,” Couchey said in 2004. “The essence of working on something with Arto is something that I had wanted to do for a long time. When Cal came along and presented me with the opportunity, I jumped on it.”

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“The first word that comes to my mind is generous,” Burdick said. “He helped us so much when we opened the museum first in Hague and then in Ti. He was one of the first guys I met when I came here, and he would always come down and donate original pieces or do a class for kids about the art.”

Sid Couchey with Malynda, daughter of editor Keith Lobdell, during a school art show held at the Adirondack Art Association in 2007. Many who knew Mr. Couchey said he enjoyed talking about art with youth.

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Sid Couchey threw out the first pitch in a game between the Montreal Expos and his favorite team, the Cleveland Indians, on June 21, 2002.

Burdick said he would miss Couchey as a friend and artist.

“His was an excellent talent,” Burdick said. “He will be missed by everyone in the cartoon world. He was not just a local star, but a national treasure.”

‘A lot of fun’

Katherine Cross met Couchey when she was 14 and the two of them went to school together.

“He was a lot of fun,” she said. “Kind of a scamp - full of fun and always doing things. He even did a little drawing back then.”

Cross said he was very active in church even at a young age, being a leader of the youth group High Adventurers.

“He has always been a wonderful Christian man,” Cross said. “He was a person who never spoke anything bad about anyone. He always had something good to do and he was always willing to share his art. If there was an event at church and we needed a picture, he would make it.”

Cross said that he was always thinking about ways to help his community.

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miss and we will all love,” she said. “I really don’t know if anyone could have had a better friend.”

‘Elder statesmen’

Bruce Klink said that he met Couchey when he first came to town about 12 years ago.

“I go to the DNC (Do Nothin Club), and he was the elder statesmen there,” Klink said. “He was a good friend and he had a continuous sense of humor. He always livened the proceedings up.”

Klink also described Couchey as church and community-minded, willing to help out wherever he could.

“He was someone you could always count on,” Klink said. “He never thought about the monetary returns when he would do a project for someone, which I always found fascinating.”

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“We were friends ever since,” Castine said.

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Mandate relief should The really important things in life I have come first Tax cap, without help, is damaging

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ew York’s 2 percent property tax cap and a promise to provide relief from unfunded state mandates are welcome developments for beleaguered taxpayers. After years of neglect, New York State should be applauded for finally addressing the problem of rising property taxes.

This year local municipalities and school districts are being forced to make difficult choices to meet the tax cap, while the State Mandate Relief Committee holds hearings to determine what mandates should be eliminated.

Unfortunately, in their haste to curry voter favor, legislators got things backward. Mandate relief should have come before the imposition of a tax cap.

By instituting the 2 percent tax cap our towns, villages and schools have been forced to make drastic cuts that may not have been necessary had mandate relief come first.

An example is the gymnastics program at Ticonderoga High School.

The sport, which served about a dozen students, has been eliminated by the district as its seeks to reduce taxes.

There has been no mandate relief at this point, but among the possible changes from the state is the elimination of each school’s “internal risk” audit. Schools are required to be audited several times a year. An “internal risk” audit is to designed to seek out fraud. School officials are confident any potential fraud can be uncovered by one of the other audits; they believe the “internal risk” audit is redundant, a waste of time and a frivolous use of taxpayer money.

The “internal risk” audit in the Ticonderoga Central School District

costs $20,000 a year. That’s more than enough money to fund the gymnastics program — or a number of other programs.

If the “internal risk” audit mandate is removed, that money can go back to reinstate the gymnastics program, right? No. The 2 percent tax cap does not allow for any serious budget growth.

Once a program or service is cut, realistically, it’s gone forever. A municipality or school simply can’t add $20,000 to its budget and hope to stay within the constraints of the law. It’s a 2 percent tax cap while the United States inflation rate and cost of living index are both exceeding that level.

If mandate relief had come before the tax cap the “internal audit” could well be history and, perhaps, Ticonderoga gymnasts could still be competing.

Facing the 2 percent tax cap schools are making serious cuts — cuts that may damage academic, music, arts and sports programs. In Beekmantown there is a $3.2 million budget gap. In Ticonderoga there is a $1.7 million deficit. Schroon Lake faces a $600,000 spending gap.

Major cuts are necessary to reach the state’s 2 percent tax cap, cuts that will impact students and employees for the rest of their lives.

Wouldn’t it be a shame to find out, after mandate relief, that some of those cuts were unnecessary?

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to not to let it be a hindrance as t’s not very hard to find isshe goes about living her life and sues to complain about when not looking for any special treatwriting a weekly column or ment. for that matter sharing a comment I learned a cousin of mine was or two at the water cooler. The recently diagnosed with Amystate of our political system, finanotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), cial markets, economy, weather, the devastating condition known society inequities, education, entias Lou Gehrig’s disease. ALS is a tlements, employment, health inneurodegenerative disease that surance, regional and state issues, leads to the condition termed a Dan Alexander corporate greed, sporting events, “glass coffin.” The mind remains Thoughts from addictions, and the list goes on intact, but a person with ALS loses Behind the Pressline and on. Any one can look around use of his hands, arms and legs, and see things that needs to be adthen has trouble swallowing and breathing. dressed and highlighted if we are ever to generMost die from suffocation three to five years afate enough public outcry to bring about change. ter diagnosis. There is no cure nor is there an afThe problem I have with highlighting these isfective treatment. But instead of complaining or sues is that you always begin looking at things rolling up in a corner he has taken the highest of in a negative light, focusing on what’s wrong all possible roads by going public with his conrather than what’s right with our society. We’ve dition and establishing a fund through the Pittsall met people who never look at the glass as burgh Foundation to raise awareness, support half full, they depressingly always see it as half and comfort to ALS families and to support reempty. Complaining after a period of time can search in finding a cure and treatment, knowing become counter productive. As opposed to beneither will come in time to change his fate. ing an agent for positive change, you can be He recently gave a 15-minute overview presseen as a distributor of bad news or even worse, entation to the Pittsburgh Foundation that can anger as people grapple with the feelings of be see at www.LiveLikeLou.org in which his helplessness and dissatisfaction, especially if all positive approach to his dealing with the disthey do is read or hear about problems and are ease shows a remarkably brave man who is then left feeling hopeless. making the most of every day he has available In keeping with the glass half full, all one to him. Our family is unfortunately spread out needs to do is look around and there are many, across the country and while I don’t know this many reminders of people who face tremendous individual closely, having only been in his comchallenges in their lives and yet remain remarkpany a few brief times in my lifetime, I found ably positive. In our office we have a woman viewing this video to be a very humbling and who has just gone through a very difficult time yet extremely empowering experience. The battling cancer. Despite the operation and strength of character and demonstration of chemo treatments she has been positive, upbeat courage is truly remarkable. and inspiring to all those around her. She could Examples like these role models are all around have taken a medical disability leave and had a us. I’m sure most of you can think of people you few months off while she went through all the work with, friends, family or neighbors who treatments but instead she made it clear that she shrug off the their own misfortunes to inspire would be at work as often as possible, not beand set examples for others. Given that, it seems cause she had to but because she wanted to. Her work ethic, her approach to life and her determi- almost incomprehensible to complain about the small, everyday irritations. All the aforemennation to remain consistently positive throughtioned issues in government or society take a out this process has served as a valuable lesson back seat to focusing our attention on the really to all who’ve witnessed her handling of this important thing in life which should be doing challenging disease. good for others. The really big issues in life are We have another young woman in our office nothing more than life itself and service to othwho at a younger age was a poster child for the ers rather than self. The sooner we can focus our March of Dimes. While she struggles with the attention and support to those who need it the effects of Spina Bifida, her outward demeanor most the sooner our perspective on the world and winning smile can warm even the coldest will start looking better. hearted person. She is a joy for our staff members who work closely with her and a dedicated Dan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton hard worker who is committed to be a producPublications. He may be reached at tive employee. Again she could complain about dan@denpubs.com. the unfairness of her condition, but she chooses

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chadenfruede is a German word meaning pleasure derived from the misfortune of others.

Reality TV may be a prime example of schadenfruede or there maybe even darker reasons for the popularity of Reality TV. It is said that Candid Camera was the first Reality TV show.

The show featured innocent pranks like moving garbage cans on a busy street while people

By Scot Hurlburt walked by and reacted. Unlike Candid Camera where more often than not the target of the joke ended up laughing, Reality TV often appeals to the baser motivations of human beings.

Rather than laughter, many of the shows reveal contestants crying, screaming, swearing or at times physically attacking each other. Frequently members of the cast are humiliated for a shortcoming or human frailty. Reality shows often tend to encourage and reward outrageous, mean spirited or devious behavior.

Several University research projects seem to suggest that Reality TV may be having an impact on young, impressionable viewers.

The research premise is that Reality TV shows are presented as “real;” most children realize that Spider Man cannot jump off the Empire State building without dying. By contrast, young viewers may perceive what they see on Reality TV as “real.”

I doubt that anyone could argue that many of the characters from Reality TV would be role models. One of the top rated shows is Jersey Shore; ostensibly the show provides a view to the profoundly vapid world of several New Jersey residents in their twenties and their friends and hook ups.

Another Reality TV show, Hell’s Kitchen, features Gordon Ramsey. Ramsey provides critical feedback to restaurant owners and employees. Ramsey screams, yells and humiliates with consummate skill. A clip that I viewed featured Ramsey screaming at an elderly waitress, two inches from her face, predictably she crumbled into tears. How mean and sad and difficult to watch.

Some shows feature people who actually have talent like American Idol or The Voice.

Some contestants have labored for years to develop their abilities and a few launch their careers by appearing. However, there is human drama and some contestants are harshly criticized for their performance and some predictably break down.

In addition, the airing of some of the contestants that were not selected can be difficult to watch because they are so bad and the judges smirk as contestants sing wildly off key.

Perhaps the most egregiously offensive Reality Show in my opinion may be Dance Moms. I happened upon this show once and it compelled me to view several clips on line.

They are very difficult to watch. The show features a severe task master and Dance Director, Abby Lee Miller. In one clip she screams at a six year old who is crying, “stop crying, six years old is too old for that kind of stupid baby crap.”

Imagine six and seven year olds with so much make up on so as to make them appear as strange, mini, showgirls. Their hair is teased up high and cemented in place with hair spray. They are dressed in bejeweled bikini tops and bottoms or jeweled gowns.

They dance in ways that seem so patently inappropriate for their ages that it is all very odd. On display is a wide variety of creepy neurosis that in my opinion may even border on child abuse.

Not only does the Dance Director berate and humiliate the children, she attacks the mothers as well. The Dance Mothers are attacked when their children do not perform as directed. The Dance Mothers sometimes severely criticize their own children as well.

Are some Reality TV shows real, yes, maybe for the mean, baser driven or even crazy among us? Maybe I am way off on this because millions of Americans tune in every night and millions upon millions of dollars are being made as a result.

I’m hoping that young viewers don’t take Reality TV at face value. Hopefully parents will explain that Snooki or Kim Kardashian are not the “folks next door,” at least not in this universe.

Remember all kids count.

Reach the writer at hurlburt@wildblue.net

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Frist Amendment issue

To the Valley News: Dear Mr. Alexander, I believe that you have confused the purpose of the First Amendment with the use to which people wish to put that amendment. The founders of this nation knew full well the dangers inherent in a g o v e r n m e n t b a s e d o n re l i g i o n : n o o n e more so, of record, than Thomas Jefferson who expressed a particular dislike and d i s t ru s t f o r “ p r i e s t s . ” ( N o t e : H e re i n , items in “ “s are meant to be generic, not specific).

The First Amendment was intended to allow people to worship their chosen god(s). It was not intended as blanket p e r m i s s i o n t o b e h a v e a s o n e l i k e s , re gardless of the origin of that behavior. In re c e n t h i s t o r y, t h e re i s t h e e x a m p l e o f those who have bombed abortion clinics and killed doctors who perform abort i o n s . T h e p e r p e t r a t o r s a re s o u g h t a s c r i m i n a l s a n d p ro s e c u t e d i f c a p t u re d alive, not withstanding the justification that “God” told them to do it, or that the acts originated from religious beliefs.

Nor are those that are ordained in a rel i g i o n a b s o l v e d f ro m d o i n g w ro n g notwithstanding that the wrong was committed while exercising one of the perpet r a t o r ’ s re l i g i o u s d u t i e s o n “ c h u rc h ” property. I offer the rampant sexual abuse of parishioners by “priests”, youth leaders and other church workers as an example.

W h i l e “ c h u rc h ” w o r k s e x t e n d i n g b e yond the confines of the “church” structure have been characterized as ‘charitable’, often, the motivation is as much to proselytize as to do good deeds. One need only look for the very obvious religious s y m b o l s a l l a b o u t t h e s e r v i c e a re a , i n cluding on the providers, and to hear the prayers uttered. But these are actions of people in the context of society, not in the context of a religious service. The participating in an act of worship within that religion notwithstanding the forced participation in pray if they are to eat, for example.

In regard to conscientious objection, be reminded that during the second world w a r, o b j e c t o r s w e re i n d u c t e d i n t o t h e C i v i l i a n p u b l i c s e r v i c e . T h e re l i g i o n s f ro m w h i c h t h e i r o b j e c t i o n a ro s e m a n aged and essentially paid for that service.

Today, there is the alternative service for conscientious objectors operated by the Selective Service System.

If you hold that “Government” should n o t i n j e c t i t s e l f i n t o re l i g i o u s m a t t e r s , then you must agree that Mormons can have more than one wife. This was a key belief in Mormonism prior to Utah stateh o o d . T h e F e d e r a l G o v e r n m e n t f o rc e d Mormons to abandon this religious belief in order for Utah to attain statehood. As I recall, the Federal Government executed two or three of the key resisters. Several faiths allow plural marriage, includi n g J u d a i s m b e f o re t h e e i g h t h c e n t u r y A.D. (look up levirate marriage). Mostly it is just self-described, “Christians,” who have imposed monogamy in this country- First Amendment notwithstanding.

“Churches” have been less than honest about many of the dilemmas of faith that they have created for themselves. Those dilemmas arise from the “churches” signing on for tax exemption. There are conditions set by “Government” for tax exempt status. But, now, some loud screaming “churches” are unhappy with those conditions that they freely entered into.

F r a n k l y, t a x e x e m p t i o n i s a d e a l d o n e with a “Devil”, but I am not all certain which side represents the Devil. The argument is strong on either side. “Churches” can escape most of these requirements if they relinquish their tax exempt status.

Within that context, published in the U.S. Census Bureau, Statistical Abstracts of the United States: 2012, Table 75. SelfDescribed Religious Identification of Adult Population: 1990, 2001, and 2008 is a list of about 50 “Religious Groups” in the United States. My group is one of the 50.

I pay exorbitant real property taxes in E s s e x C o u n t y, a s d o e s a n y n o n - t a x e x empt land owner. These taxes are used to support local infrastructure. Tax exempt organizations, whether religious or oth-

Slang on the Slopes

By John Bernardi

erwise, do not pay real property tax to support the infrastructure but they use it.

I pay a share of the taxes for those religions not withstanding that I do not belong to the other 49 and, by virtue of my choice of faith, I reject as wrong if not down right evil those other 49 religions.

Similarly, I pay a share of the taxes for “Non-profits” which use the infrastructure but to which I would not give a penny, some because their avowed purposes are against my faith.

If the Roman Catholic Church and other “churches” should not be required to provide access to birth control insurance coverage for it’s employees working in their public operations because it is against the churchs’ faiths, why should I (the public) have to pay their taxes for them? I want to opt out. I want “Government” to give me that choice and not to take my land because my faith tells me not to pay taxes for the 49 or more other religions that are wrong and/or evil as viewed from my faith.

I propose a Faith-based Alternative option wherein those faiths which object to participating in the broader society (that are outside the “Cloistered walls”) may b e e x e m p t f ro m c e r t a i n re g u l a t i o n s i f they pay their full share of the taxes.

Gordon E. Howard Keeseville & Seneca SC

Thanks for 9-pin support To the Valley News: On Saturday, March 10, The Boquet Valley Women’s League hosted a Nine-Pin Tournament to benefit the Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) and the Hope Lodge in Burlington.

This fundraiser was enjoyed by all that attended. I would like to personally thank the following businesses and individuals for their donation: A Small Piece o f P a r a d i s e S a l o n , A d i ro n dack Apot h e c a r y, A d i ro n d a c k A u t o , A d i ro n d a c k Hardware, Ann’s Salon, The Arsenal Inn, Audrey’s Salon, Bub’s Pizza, Budweiser, Byrd’s Country Store, Champlain National Bank, Cobble Hill, Debra Laduke, D&B U s e d F u r n i t u re , D e n t o n P u b l i c a t i o n s , Egglefield’s, Elizabethtown Sunoco, Flore n c e R o b e r t s , F re n c h ’ s S u g a r H o u s e , Grand Union, Jaquish’s Sugar House, Johnny’s Smokehouse, Kim’s Karpets, Kinney Drugs, Rick’s Place, Sportsman’s Diner, Sue Carson, Steve Gagnon, Vaughan’s, Village Meat Market, and the Willsborough Bowling Center. Thank you to everyone who made a monetary pledge to one of our bowlers and also to the Center for Donation and Transplant for attending our event.

F o r m o re i n f o r m a t i o n o n h o w t o b e come an organ donor or if you have any questions, please contact the Center for D o n a t i o n a n d Tr a n s p l a n t a t 1 - 8 0 0 - 2 5 6 7811.

Krissy Leerkes (Willsboro) President Boquet Valley Women’s League

ReadersPoll Last week, the Valley News asked: Out of the announced or potential candidates, who would you support to replace state assemblywoman Teresa Sayward? The top three were:

34.75%

Dan Stec, Chairman Warren County

33.25%

Randy Douglas Chairman, Essex Co.

30.07%

Evelyn Wood Thurman Supervisor

This week’s question: as school districts struggle to meet the state's 2 percent tax cap, what should be the first thing cut from 2012-13 budgets?

Go to www.thevalleynews.org to find this week’s poll, located on the right side of the page next to weather.

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ike all good fanatics, skiers and snowboarders have developed their own unique terminology. In some cases, the fun-loving slang is universal between the two disciplines, and in other cases, it is derogatory toward the other.

Either way though, the slopes are full of enough jargon and lingo to symbolically push old man Webster over the proverbial edge of the mountain.

The “milk run” is the first run of the day and “plankers” do it on skis, while “knuckle draggers” do it on a snowboard, or “lunch tray.” If you’re a “Betty,” you’re a novice female snowboarder, while “chicks on sticks” can be any group of girls or women on skis.

Hopefully, they are wearing a “brain bucket” for head protection and their “chatter” refers not to their rapid conversation, but to the unwanted vibration of their skis or board when running at speed. A small snowboarder might be referred to as a “grom” and anyone who ventures into closed terrain could be considered a “poacher”.”

A “dump” has nothing to do with a trip to the bathroom, but has everything to do with a significant snowfall. Speaking of lavatory references, “pooping” refers to sitting way back on your skis while bent at the waist, which usually results in making “toilet turns” all the way down the slope. This is considered bad form for adults, but “lift lickers,” kids who can’t resist sticking their tongue on the chairlift bar, enjoy doing it for fun.

If the snow is really good, it’s referred to as “epic,” if too soft “mashed potatoes” and if too hard “boiler plate” or even “bullet proof.”

On occasion, good snow turns to “crud” after too many skiers or snowboarders have used it to get their “freshies” early in the day, causing late day conditions to become “gnarly.” Worse yet, “death cookies” are present after extensive snowmaking and grooming leave big frozen chunks of ice in the middle of the trail.

This, of course, could cause a potential “yard sale” should some poor sap wipe out, leaving their equipment strewn across the trail in plain view of the chairlift.

“Goofy” refers to leading with your right foot on a snowboard where you might “jib” in the Terrain Park or “shred” high speed carving turns. Done well, these could be considered “phat” and done poorly they could be considered “wack.” Either way, a “hucker,” flying high through the air could end up a “bono” should they smack into a tree. Of course, “snow scum” refers to any skier or snowboarder refusing to follow the responsibility code or other slope side etiquette, while “run rubbish” is any group blocking passage on the trail. This same group, or any group like it, would be considered “vermin” if blocking access to the lift line or “gapers” if pausing to take in the view.

“Schussing” on skis is straight lining down the “fall line” without turning, and “ripping” is good high speed carving. However, either one could result in a “snotsicle” due to the wind chill reacting with a runny nose. Incidentally, any parent using a leash or harness to teach their young child on the slopes would be referred to as a “dog trainer” and is usually well equipped to handle partially frozen mucous.

Perhaps you consider yourself “old school” and you believe most of this slang to be the work of young punks with no regard for tradition or nostalgia. In that case, you better make sure your “wicket” doesn’t impede your “stem Christie” resulting in a “face plant” of epic proportions. Even worse, a poorly executed “wedeln” on your long straight skis could cause you to become a “rag doll,” cart wheeling down the slope. After all, some “hoe dad” is likely to be watching from his perpetual seat in the lodge, glad he is just a “poser” instead of an old fashioned “fruit booter” like you.

Pondering such linguistic nonsense on a recent ride up the gondola at Gore Mountain, I couldn’t help but wonder how the English Dictionary would read differently if old Webster new the pure joy of “vertical rise,” finding the “sweet spot” and “shredding the gnar.” Instead, the unfortunate “flatlander” never knew what pleasure awaited him on the proverbial edge of that mountain.

John Bernardi is an avid lifelong skier and freelance writer. He can be contacted through his website at www.slopesider.net.

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Jan. 3, 1924 - March 5, 2012 LAKE PLACID — Waltraut Anna Meissner, 88, passed away peacefully Monday, March 5, 2012 at AMC-Uihlein, Lake Placid.

She was born in Marburg, Germany Jan. 3, 1924 the daughter of Johannes and Dora Peter (Weichert) Fett. She met and was married to Hans Meissner, a soldier in Patton's Army for 20 years.

She became a United States Citizen in 1950.

She was a wonderful mother to Hanns Meissner of West Sand Lake, and Margaret Boettcher of Saranac Lake.

She enjoyed reading, spiritually, music and hiking. Professionally she worked in real estate and medical records in New Jersey.

Those celebrating her life are her brother, Dieter Weichert of Dusseldorf, her daughter in law Linda Muro, wife of Hanns, Caitlin Meissner-Chiriga and her husband Tafadzwa, Lindsay Meissner and Kristopher Boettcher.

A family Celebration will be held in the spring.

Friends wishing to remember Waltraut make donations in her memory to The ARC of Rensselaer County, 79 102nd St., Troy, N.Y. 12180.

The M.B. Clark, Inc. Funeral Home in Lake Placid is in charge of arrangement.

July 23, 1924 - Jan. 30, 2012 PORT HENRY — Thomas H. Cross Sr., 87 of Kendallville, died Monday, Jan. 30, 2012 at Parkview Noble Hospital, where he had been a patient for two days. Although Mr. Cross had suffered from pulmonary fibrosis, his death was unexpected.

He had moved to Kendallville in 1963 from New York.

Mr. Cross was a farmer. He was born July 23, 1924, in Port Henry, to Raymond and Emma (Sheldon) Cross. He married Pauline J. Baker on July 24, 1938. She survives in Kendallville.

Also surviving are seven children, Charles T. and Becky Cross of Albion, Wyman A. and Deb Cross of South Milford, Martha L. and Gary Dafforn of Kendallville, Thomas Cross Jr. of Kendallville, Kelly J. and Jerry Lash of Kendallville, and Susan Cross of Leo Cedarville and Anthony A. Cross of Kendallville.

A brother, David Cross of Howe, Ind., a sister, Georgia Bisblinghoff of Fort Meyers, Fla. 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, John Cross and Raymond Cross, and two sisters.

Mr. Cross donated his body to the Indiana

Beglin attends conference LAKE PLACID — Michael and Eileen Beglin, owners of Beglin Jewelers in Lake Placid, recently attended a series of educational seminars, workshops and courses t the Independent Jewelers Organization’s Spring Conference held at Orlando, Fla. Beglin also had the opportunity to preview the lines of more than 150 top manufacturers and jewelry designers who exhibited their merchandise, some of which is exclusive to Master IJO Jeweler members and is not available from any other stores in this area, Beglin then carefully selected many unique and exciting items for the Spring season.

IJO is ann international buying group and educational organization of independent retail jewelers with almost 900 members worldwide. It is a group buying power that enables members to offer customers the finest in high-quality jewelry and loose diamonds at tremendous savings while maintaining the reliability and integrity of an independent retail jeweler. Beglins Lake Placid Jeweler is this area’s exclusive Master IJO Jeweler member located at 2533 Main Street.

Clean energy conference set LAKE PLACID — There will be a North Country Clean Energy Conference June 21-22, at the Lake Placid Conference Center. A forum for educators, practitioners, community leaders, industry professionals and others plan to share information about clean energy opportunities in the North Country The Conference is centered around five areas: solar, wind, hydro, biomass, and conservation, and they are soliciting presentation topics to be considered for each of the above five areas.

Presentation nominations are due May 1 and will be replied to no later than May 17.

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Steve Borst has been playIts Spring cleaning time and the Elizabethtown Thrift Shop collection ing guitar since he was 9. He day will be held on Saturday March 24th from 10-12noon at the UCC started singing in an Air Force Parish Hall. ONLY Spring and Summer clothing will be accepted. choir in 1970 and in the USAF Tops in Blue talent contests.

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Death Notice Tom Chapin Aug. 3, 1952 to March 3, 2012 KEENE — Born in Cambridge, NY, died in Keene, NY. Tom was an incredibly well loved man by many. Witty, talented, intelligent and a man of few words, but they were always worth listening to.

His Memorial will be at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Horicon Avenue, Warrensburg, NY, March 18th at 2 pm.

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Joel Perkins has been studying music since he was young.

He is a graduate of the Crane School of Music and is currently teaching elementary music in the Bedford school district.

He is a violinist and a fiddler.

This program is open to the public and a $5 donation is requested. For more information please call at 891-7117.

Volunteer needed WILMINGTON — A part time volunteer is needed at the Wilmington Nutrition Site to help serve senior meals and clean up after. Lunch is served on Tuesdays and Thursday of each week. If interested, please contact RSVP at 546-3565 or email RSVP@Logical.net.

‘Just Desserts’ at LPCS LAKE PLACID — LPCA invites you to enjoy your “Just Desserts” this March.

The Lake Placid Center for the Arts in collaboration with Pendragon Theatre presents a hilariously harrowing look at the minefield of modern marriage paired with tasty treats and savory intrigue. Enjoy a reading of the universally acclaimed new comedy God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza, the author of Art. In this universally acclaimed new comedy by the author of Art, adults come together for a civilized evening of coffee, cake & conversation about their kids.

Frayed nerves soon surface and the grownups begin to outdo their pugnacious children in bad behavior. This one-timeonly staged reading will be presented on Sunday, March 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the LPCA front “Annex” building. The cast includes: Jason Amrhein, Kim Andresen, Leslie Dame and Matt Sorensen. Tickets are $15 and include tempting desserts sprinkled with lots of laughter and intrigue. Non-alcoholic refreshments will be provided. Guests may purchase wine and beer onsite. Call the LPCA at 523-2512 to reserve your tickets – limited seating is available.

Rustic Riders at ADK Club LAKE PLACID — The Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) is presenting a special performance, “The Rustic Riders.”

This performance will be held on Saturday, March 17, at 8 p.m. at ADK’s High Peaks Information Center, located at Heart Lake in Lake Placid. This presentation is free and open to the public.

E-town board to meet LAKE PLACID — The Elizabethtown Town Board will hold a workshop meeting on Thursday, March 15 at 10 a.m. in the town hall to discuss construction of the new holes at the Cobble Hill Golf Course. The meeting is open to the public.

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t has been over two decades since “The Trip,” and yet I still quiver with a mere memory of it. Although I retain fond memories of the journey, my heart begins to palpitate as I put these words on paper. It’s likely a case of mind over matter.

The Trip occurred in the early days of my career as a guide. It began innocently enough, with a request from an old friend who asked if I would be willing to guide a group of aspiring Adirondack ‘46ers. They were concerned with a proposed plan to knock off three trail-less peaks in a single day, including a round trip of more than 20 miles, over wet and muddy trails.

My friend assured me, the ladies were all in good shape, and they had aspired to become members of the fabled Adirondack '46ers, an organization of outdoor enthusiasts who have climbed all of the High Peaks.

Their plan was to climb Panther Mountain, Santanoni Peak, and Couchsachraga Peak, located in the southern reaches of the High Peaks Wilderness Area.

Santanoni, the highest of their proposed peaks at 4,607 feet, is believed to have been named after the Abenaki pronunciation for Saint Anthony, a common term among the French traders and missionaries who once traveled the region. By the time the group eventually reached the mountain summit, I was busy doing some praying of my own.

Couchsaraga, which is considered a High Peak despite an elevation of only 3,820 feet, draws its name from an Algonquin term which roughly translates as “dismal wilderness.” By the end of The Trip, it was a most appropriate description for a guide’s view of the hill.

Panther Mountain’s moniker speaks for itself, and although its elevation is listed at 4,442 feet, it proved to be the easiest of the batch.

After meeting at the trailhead in Tahawus, we began The Trip. In my eagerness to prove the worthiness of hiring a guide, I offered to carry the necessary supplies. I instructed the ladies, “Just toss it all in my packbasket.”

As directed, they stuffed gear into the old basket, and as a group, we happily set off. Almost immediately, I was surprised by their pace of travel.

After hiking several miles along an old road, we turned off onto the hiking trail to Bradley Pond. None of the ladies appeared to be the slightest bit winded, and they seemed to all have a noticeable bounce to their step.

In contrast, I was already reeling from the weight of the pack, as sweat dripped off my nose like a leaky faucet.

Soon, the trail narrowed, but after transitioning to single file, they returned to their steady, ground-eating pace. In short or-

Guideboats featured LAKE PLACID — The Lake Placid-North Elba Historical Society is pleased to present the third program of the 2012 “Odds and Ends” Winter Lecture Series on Wednesday, March 21 at Howard Johnson’s Restaurant in Lake Placid.

Christopher Woodward, owner of Woodward Boat Shop in Saranac Lake, will present “The Adirondack Guideboat” and bring a guideboat in for the presentation. The program will begin at 7 p.m. with attendees encouraged to come for dinner at 6 p.m.

For more information, please contact Lake PlacidNorth Elba Historical Society at 523- 2529 or thehistorymuseum@verizon.net.

Author to speak WESTPORT — Charles Russell, author of “Groundwaters,” will give an illustrated talk about his book at the Westport Library on Sunday, March 18, at 4 p.m.

The book features 12 artists whose work covers the past century of selftaught and outsider art.

Each represents a different facet of this art phenomenon. They created magical unreal worlds, sometimes sentimental, sometimes brutal, often extremely detailed, many times figurative, always uniquely personal. It is a fascinating aspect of 20th century art.

Russell, professor emeritus of English and History at Rutgers University recently moved to the area with his wife, the artist Alison Weld. They live in Westport.

der, we reached the turnoff for the herd path, which is located a short distance from the Santanoni Lean-to. Glancing at my watch, I was shocked to realize we covered the distance so swiftly.

I simply couldn't understand how the ladies managed such a pace. I was in good shape, and nearly half their age, and yet, I was already spent.

After leaving the marked trail, we crossed a beaver dam and began a steep bushwack along an old ore bed. The route was direct, and it often required hand-over-hand climbing, and rock hopping along the streambed.

Previous travelers had created tunnels through the spruce thickets, and these paths often dead ended, or led to further intricate and intertwined labyrinths which went nowhere.

Finally, we reached the level ground between Panther and Santanoni, known as Times Square. The area provides an intersection for the routes connecting the three peaks. We decided to head straight on to Couchsaraga, and double back before enjoying some lunch.

In just 10 miles of travel, my pack had seemingly increased tenfold in weight. I considered leaving it behind at Times Square, but I lugged it along for fear that mice, squirrels or some other critter would pilfer our foodstocks.

After tackling the steep up and down route to Couchsaraga, the group took a few photos and we promptly returned to Times Square for lunch. To my relief, one of the ladies had pulled up lame with a twisted ankle.

“Thankfully, St. Anthony was listening,” I mumbled while panting for breath, “That should slow the pace a bit!”

Unselfishly, I offered to forsake the jaunt to Santanoni, in order to care for the young lady, and to have a moment of rest.

The others agreed with my offer, and they promptly took off toward Santanoni at a steady clip.

I began taping up the suspect ankle, and soon we decided to test it with a slow stroll to nearby, Panther Peak. Surprisingly, I managed to keep pace with the wounded one, and my mind raced with thoughts of spraining a few more ankles.

After returning from Santanoni, the group regrouped and amid much laughter, the friendly banter began anew. I offered up fresh drinks for everyone, as part of my ongoing efforts to shed weight. Fortunately, I had some takers.

After a quick lunch, we again hiked to the summit of Panther for a short visit, and soon I announced it was time for the departure. With no sign of fatigue, the ladies took off as if shot from a cannon, and the banter never let up.

They stayed on my heels like bubble gum on a hot day. for the entire return trip. They were pushing me along. Finally, with the truck in sight, I staggered to deposit my tattered carcass on the tailgate. Shedding the pack offered a huge relief. I felt as if I was ready for lift-off.

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A wet and tired looking Joe Hackett, admires the thick spruce thicket on the summit of Santanoni Peak.

I covered my recovery efforts by redistributing the gear. Out of my pack came a wide assortment of jackets, windbreakers, water bottles, socks, bags of Gorp, First-Aid supplies, a small tent, a down mummy bag and a portable stove. In an instant, a yard sale had appeared on the tailgate, and just as soon, it was scooped up.

As the assembly began to disassemble, I pronounced the day a complete success, despite the twisted ankle, and a few nasty scratches.

And, I sheepishly mentioned how impressed I was with the entire crew, explaining, “I'm not used to having company all day long. It seems I’m always waiting for people to catch up!

I am thoroughly impressed, you folks were nipping on my heels all the way!”

Mischievous smiles slowly appeared, and laughter began as their impressive athletic resumes were revealed.

“Oh! Maybe we should have told you…” Then the finger pointing began, “She’s currently ranked as one of the top 10 marathoners in the nation. And she's a two time national champion in the 10,000 meter, and she won the US Track and Field Nationals for her age group...and she owns the US record for...”

Humbled by the company of such talented athletes, I attempted to explain the deep shade of red that was rapidly overtaking my pale complexion, was a result of overheating.

For some strange reason, I don’t think they believed me.

Occasionally, I’ll run into one of the culprits at the Post Office, or the grocery store. And they always ask if I’m still up for another “Quick Trip.” My standard response is to make the sign of a cross, with two fingers and slowly back away.

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his week, The North Country SPCA would like to remind you about our recently introduced program, Seniors for Seniors, that will help both cats and people find the friendship they crave. The program is available to adults aged 60 or older who would like to be matched with one of the shelter’s eligible cats, selected by our knowledgeable staff. The cats in the program are aged 3 or older; or have been in the shelter more than a year; or are shy or withdrawn in a shelter setting. A discount of 50percent off the adoption fee is available until May 1. Cats will be spayed or neutered and up to date on routine shots. We currently have many wonderful cats at the shelter who qualify for adoption under this program.

There is a huge advantage in adopting an adult cat with a personality that is already clearly formed and who has outgrown the rambunctious and sometimes destructive tendencies of kittens and juvenile cats. My personal experiences of adopting two older cats have been extraordinarily positive - I would recommend adopting a mature feline to any-

one who is adopting a pet for the first time or who does not want a lot of disruption in their household. Some things just get better with age; and this is often true of pets as well as people!

Our featured pet this week is Isabella, a Domestic Longhair-mix feline with a snowcolored coat accented with calico markings. Isabella is approximately 9 years old and was regretfully surrendered by her owner when he was no longer able to care for her. Isabella was very much loved by her previous owner and has a sweet, endearing personality and mannerisms. If you approach her cage, she will greet you by nuzzling at you through the bars with loud purrs. She loves to give people "kisses" and will lick your entire hand if she feels you need a bath! Isabella dreams of being a lap cat in a home where she can get plenty of cuddles and attention. She gets along well with other cats and does not seem to mind being around dogs. You will not find a more affectionate cat than Isabella, and her luxurious, thick coat is irresistable. Why not stop by the NSCPA and visit her today?

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She took the course last fall—two threehour night classes a week from September to January—and passed both practical and written exams at the end. At the same time, she also kept up her courseload at Clinton Community College, where she's studying to become a nurse.

Cortney is a twenty-one-year-old wonder. She moved to Westport about a year ago with her boyfriend, Tyler Atwell (Westport volunteer firefighter!), whom she met at SUNY Canton. She's already proving herself to be an outstanding and valuable member of our community. She joined the squad last summer and just jumped right in, responding frequently to the pager, and gaining experience as an attendant before she enrolled in the class to become an EMT. She's great to work with and is a calm, reliable partner during calls. When not in school for nursing, she has worked at ECH as a nurse's aid, so she has a strong fund of medical knowledge and experience al-

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his Saturday evening, teleport yourselves over to the Grange Hall in downtown Whallonsburg to see a movie extravaganza. Our film society friends will screen ten Oscar-nominated or winning short films from around the world, both animated and live action. The fun starts at 6:30 p.m. At 8 p.m., the audience will have a half hour intermission, with refreshments, and then more films at 8:30 p.m. Last year ’s short film fest was very well received, delighting the audience who no doubt will be clamoring for a seat at this year ’s showing.

Amy heard male bluebirds singing in our yard this past weekend. In the wild, they nest in cavities, but they do very well in a proper bluebird house on your lawn, as long as they are at least 100 yards away from other bluebirds. They will live next door to tree swallows without complaint, which is why you see two bluebird houses together. One bluebird house by itself will be grabbed up by a tree swallow. Bluebirds like to hunt for insects on short cut lawns or barren areas, hiding in low trees or shrubs and quickly dropping onto their prey.

With these longer sunny days, lots of

folks are tying on sneakers and stepping out onto local roads. I’d rather not give gratuitous driving advice, but please watch out for pedestrians, runners and all the rest of us out for a stroll. And all of you afoot or on a bicycle, keep to the right and stay visible.

I hiked around Noblewood Park on a warm sunny morning last week. As I walked down the road through the woods, the hemlocks and maples echoed with the faraway yells of kids on the Willsboro school’s playing fields. Soon the human sounds faded and mixed with the honking of geese and ducks on the Boquet. The river was free of ice and the lake itself glassy calm. Semi-circular sand spits have formed on both sides of the mouth of the river and extend far into the lake, creating a great hang out spot for gulls.

Although you may think spring is nearly here, Amy advises you to stay out of the garden if it’s at all damp, and don’t think winter is over just yet. Yes, you may go ahead and prune now as long as you know what you’re doing. If you’re working on apple trees, spray your saw and nippers with a mild bleach solution to keep from transferring diseases.

will be flushing and repairing hydrants all over town beginning Thursday, March 15, 'til the end of the month. Take time and check your water before doing your laundry. It's very possible to have cloudy, sediment and rust from the pipes, you sure don't want to ruin your load of whites.

If you haven't signed up yet, it's not to late to get involved in the "32nd Annual Doc Lopez Run for Hope,” which benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The 5K (12.1 mile) race is on Saturday, March 17, St. Patrick's Day. If you're not a runner, then they are also looking for helpers for the event. For more information or a registration form, please contact Susan Allott at 962- 4898.

After running or helping all day, take time to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Check out either the Deer's Head Restaurant, with their special "Irish Menu" or head down to our local "Irish Pub" and have a fun night at Cashin's Cobble Hill Inn. Please take time to attend the ELCS, Chamber Music concert on Thursday, March 22 at 5:30 p.m.

Elizabethtown is wishing Connor Marvin, a big "Get Well Soon"!

Kyle Page • kmpage1217@charter.net Janice Allen • 963-8912 • allens@willex.com rant’s are offering St Patrick Day special’s, so join the Irish at heart and enjoy a special meal. Local Restaurants do appreciate local support and they do a lot to offer different specials.

Mary Gload spent a few days in town recently to attend her brother ’s funeral then returned to Florida. We learned of the passing of Dawn Mason, she died on Saturday, March 10 and her service will be held at a later date. I also learned of the death of Margaret Pooler from Essex who died this past weekend. She was one of my regular Library patrons and truly loved reading and giving me reviews upon their return. While I was the Librarian many became like family to me.

Happy Birthday Tess Lobdell March 13, Scott Sayward March 21, Jayde Trow March 21, Mona Morgan March 22, Drago Lobdell March 23, Roseann Sayward March 23, Polly Belanger March 23, Christine Provost March 24.

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teven Engelhart, Executive Director of the Adirondack Architectural Heritage, dropped me a line this week that the next Revitalization is this week Wednesday, March 14, at 5 p.m. in the AuSable Valley Grange Hall on Main Street in Keeseville. This meeting will have a guest, John Seiden, who will speak about his experiences with revitalizing downtown Plattsburgh for several decades.

On Thursday, March 15, the Christian Women of Keeseville will host a community supper at the Keeseville Knights of Columbus on Route 9S in Keeseville. The food will be roast turkey with potatoes, salad, rolls and dessert which will be served from 4-7 p.m. They are sorry but there will be no take out on meals. The next community supper will be April 9th same time and location with a menu of goulash, salad, rolls, and dessert.

I have spent a lot of time these past couple of gorgeous weekends taking trips

around enjoying all the local scenery. The AuSable Wildlife preserve is a wonderful place to visit right now. During our last visit we saw many different birds including the beautiful Tundra Swans, a new beaver lodge and a mostly chewed through tree by the edge of the road. We have also seen plenty of birds and some small mammals lurking about at the Wickham wildlife preserve behind AuSable Chasm and again on the drive around the melt coming down in small riverlets creating little waterfalls is also a beautiful sight.

Of course the AuSable Chasm still has ice throughout it and faster and stronger than usual water from the melt off the nearby mountains. Don’t forget Keeseville residents get a discount on admission to the paths and exhibits.

Now would be a great time to get in touch with the village and see if any help is needed with the spring clean up at the parks and around the town. Enjoy our beautiful great outdoors.

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We had a busy weekend again this past week with the movies, Fish and Game Turkey Shoot, Coffee House, 1812Homestead Maple Festival, and the next round of the Local High School Basketball team entered another round in the championship play offs. Sorry they did not win that level but they did capture the class D Championship and we feel very proud of the team effort and couching staff.

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e know "Spring" is just around the corner, when we've changed our clocks. I sure hope everyone is getting use to that hour of change. I always wondered why it effects some of us so much. Just one of those things, that make you go Hmmm?

Each Friday, except the third Friday of the month, the "Senior Lunch" is held at the Church of the Good Shepherd Parish Hall on Williams St.. You don't have to be over 60 to enjoy a nice inexpensive lunch.

If you join them early, around 11a.m., there are various things going on. You could play a fun game of Bingo, find the Thrift Shop holding a special sale or maybe a speaker from the community, giving valuable information to those present. If you would like to join in, call 873-3695 just to make sure they plan enough food.

Please note there are a few dates coming up that might interest you.

There will be a Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), "hearing" on Thursday, March 15, concerning the Gough, River Street property, at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall. Any interested public, please attend.

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Congratulations are also in order to another remarkable young lady, Scarlett Moore, an eighth-grader at Westport Central, who is already making her mark in the academic world. For the second time, she's contributing to a paper that will be read during a summer conference at Oxford University by Westport resident John Roemischer, who is also a noted philosopher. The subject of the conference is "Women in History—Against All Odds," and Scarlett's contribution to John's paper focuses on the Salem witch trials of 1692.

Her research draws on such widely disparate sources as the medieval Jewish philosopher Moses Maimonides and the influential postmodern critic Michel Foucault.

Talk about women in history! Cortney and Scarlett are two promising young women who are in the process of making their own histories. In different ways, each is making our community richer and more diverse as she does so.

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ELIZABETHTOWN — Plans for the upcoming Lake Champlain Bridge celebration were unveiled to members of the Essex County Board of Supervisors March 12.

Members of the Economic Development, Planning and Publicity Committee heard from Karen Hennessy of the Lake Champlain Bridge Committee on the upcoming bridge celebration, scheduled for May 19-20.

Hennessy said the celebration will not only promote the bridge, but it will promote the region as a tourist destination.

"We want to showcase the corridor with the new bridge as the centerpiece,” Hennessy said.

“We will be promoting what our area has to offer. We want folks to come here and say wow, what a great place to be. This will truly be a local-sponsored event.”

Hennessy said that the panning for the event is coming along, as well as funding for the events.

“It’s getting really exciting, and we are going full steam ahead,” Hennessy said. “We are even starting to get some state funds from both sides of the lake released to us to help offset the costs.”

Hennessy said that some of the funding could pay for expenses incurred by Essex County, including security.

“Vermont came up with a good number to help cover the costs of security,” Hennessy said.

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A classic cars parade and show is scheduled to be part of the Champlain Bridge Celebration in May. Hennessy also disputed claims that the committee was not getting support from the Vermont Department of Transportation for the parade, which is scheduled for the first day of the event.

“Vermont DOT is completely behind us despite some of the rumors,” Hennessy said.

“They have been remarkably behind us in the planning.”

For more information on the bridge celebration, visit the website www.champlainbridgecommunity.org. People can also access the committee’s Facebook page from the site.

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North Elba Supervisor Roby Politi asked why the celebration was being held almost six months after the bridge was opened.

“Last year, when the bridge was to open, we were told a specific date which was then drawn back,” Hennessy said. “When we talked to the DOT, they just wanted to open the bridge with no celebration. They washed their hands of the situation and handed it over to us. We could not do the celebration when the opening was pushed back, and we still wanted to have the party, so we are doing it in May.”

WILLSBORO — A faulty heater in a garage adjacent to a mobile-home is being blamed for igniting a blaze during the morning of March 7 that destroyed both the garage and the home located in the Sheehan Mobil Home Park.

The home at 49 Farmhouse Lane was occupied by Adam Venner and his girlfriend Jessica Besaw at the time of the fire. A neighbor, Robert Brunell, saw smoke, went to Venner’s home and was able rouse the pair who were asleep inside.

Besaw and Venner were able to get out of the house with their two dogs without harm.

Fire dispatch received the call at 9:20 a.m. that the home was in flames.

Donald Jaquish, Director and Fire Coordinator for Essex County, said the building experienced extensive damage and is a total loss.

Responding were the Willsboro Fire Department, Keeseville Fire Department, and Westport Fire Department, while the Essex Fire Department was on standby. Venner, a member of the Willsboro Volunteer Fire Department, was among the volunteer fire fighters who helped extinguish the blaze.

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Marvin, who received a heart trans- Heart transplant recipient Connor Marvin, center, with parents Walter “Smitty” plant in the early Marvin, III, and Darlene Mitchell at Children’s Hospital of Boston. morning hours of Photo by Keith Lobdell March 1, also had heard the speculaagain, but you know what the other family is tion at Children’s Hospital of Boston. going through.”

“Oh yeah, it is something that has even been “We are grateful that there were two famitalked about around the floor,” he said, lies that were able to find it within their hearts somberly. to make this decision,” Smitty said.

On Feb. 27, a little more than three days beSmitty said he had talked about organ donafore the transplant, a shooting spree at a tion and the circumstances surrounding it a Chardon, Ohio High School resulted in the loss number of times with both Connor and his of three lives, including two who had either brother, Brock, who was also the recipient of a made the decision themselves or through their heart transplant Dec. 11, 2010. families to donate organs.

“Both boys had issues with this - that anothAccording to an article posted on the web- er child would have to die in order for them to site cleveland.com, the donations were made receive a new heart,” Smitty said. “We talked Feb. 28, less than 42 hours before Marvin’s sur- about the fact that no matter what, things were gery. going to happen to people, and that our hope “He was so full of life and we are honoring was there would be a family out there that his wishes to help others by donating his or- would make the choice to help others.” gans,” a statement from the family of 17-year “You never hope for the result, but you hope old victim Russell King, Jr., said. for the decision,” Connor said.

A second victim, Demetrius Hewlin, 16, was The family said they would like to someday an organ donor through his drivers license. be able to meet the families of both donors, and “The timing was more than ironic, yet no one said they had already sent letters to Brock’s. really knows,” Connor’s father, Walter “Smit“I wrote a letter and Brock wrote a letter to ty” Marvin said. “Someday, we may know and the family,” Smitty said. “Those letters were find out that they were connected, but that’s given to a social worker here who then foranother story for another day.” warded them to the national data base and to Instead, what Connor’s family was focused the hospital where the donation was made. A on this day was the fact that someone had social worker from there could then look up made a heartfelt decision during a time of grief who made the donation and ask the family if that was life-saving for others. they would like to receive the letter.”

“It’s big to know that the family made this “All that we know is that the letters got to choice to donate in such a tragic time,” Connor the hospital where the donation was made,” he said. “They were able to stop and realize that added. “We do not know if the family received you can save the lives of eight people through them or not.” organ donation and help up to 50 through tis“I would just love to be able to say thank you sue donations. We are grateful for that.” to both of these families that helped my boys,” “My heart goes out to those families,” Con- Mitchell said. nor’s mother, Darlene Mitchell said. “It’s hard, For more information about organ donation, because I am glad that I got to see him healthy visit the website organdonor.gov.

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Connor Marvin Continued from page 1 Marvin’s room on the eighth floor of the hospital was a revolving door of medical staff, as he spent the day March 8 learning about infectious diseases and the medication that he would have to take, some for the next few months and other for the rest of his life.

He was checked throughout the day by staff members who monitored his vitals, once getting up to be weighed.

He also received the visit from his doctors, who broke the news that he was not going to be released Friday (March 9), as he had hoped, advising him that they wanted to make sure he left under the most ideal conditions.

Throughout it all, Connor said there had been plenty of highs and lows in the week that followed his transplant surgery.

“I was able to get up, walk around and go outside yesterday,” Marvin said. “I have got nothing attached to me anymore, and they are going to pull the final pacer wires by Friday.”

“Day two he was up and walking and day three he was out of ICU,” Connor ’s father, Walter “Smitty” Marvin, said.

“The biggest issue has been adjusting to the medications and just the pain after the surgery,” Marvin said. “The first couple of days, I could not get up on my own.”

“He was so out of it those first days,” Connor ’s mother, Darlene Mitchell, said.

Connor had also had a rough morning, as his body and stomach continued to adjust to the medications, causing nausea and vomiting.

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“That was the big difference,” Smitty said. “He had to be here for three and-a-half months, and Brock only had to be here 11 days.” “ T h e w a i t d e f i n i t e l y w a s t h e h a rd e s t part about everything,” Connor said. “In reality, 105 days is a normal time frame

but in comparison to my brother, that was a long time.”

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“He (Brock) came down the day before and sat here and we just talked for a couple of hours,” Connor said. “He just kept saying that this was the best place in the world for me to be and that I should not be worried. He also kept telling me to look where he is now, I mean, he’s back out on the soccer field and doing everything, and that I was going to be there soon and get to be a normal kid again.”

“Brock was as happy when this was over as anyone,” Smitty said. “They have a real special bond after going through this.”

“Brock loves him more than anything,” Mitchell added.

Smitty also talked about the support that he has received from family, friends and those who are also on “Floor Eight” at the hospital — the cardiology floor.

“The people in Elizabethtown and all over Essex County have been a great support throughout this whole thing,” he said.

“Here, it has been good to know people that are going through the same things and are keeping their head high.”

During the conversation, a 4-year old girl rode past Connor ’s door on a tricycle. He explained that she, too, had just received a heart transplant.

“She’s really strong,” he said. “To see someone who is that young go through the same thing and come out perfect was inspiring.”

Connor also said the staff had become a strong support.

“The nurses become family and the doctors will come in an hang out a while,” he said.

“He has been a great patient and both boys and the family have just been great,” Heather Bastardi, a heart transplant coordinator at the hospital, said. “It is not common at all for this type of situation to happen, and it has been great to watch both of their stories unfold. They definitely have different personalities, and their parents have been great through all of the difficulties that they and the kids are dealing with.”

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Red Storm rally falls short in Division II Frozen Four against Oswego

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four minutes. Saranac Lake then used its lone timeout to try and stem the tide, but the Buccaneers continued to blister the Red Storm net and keeper Blake Darrah.

The Red Storm answered the first of Sova's goals at the 8:42 mark, scoring off a David Cluckey assist.

Sova had his own answer, however, as Mariano again found the Oswego senior forward breaking toward the net, beating Blake Darrah stick-side for a 5-2 lead at the 8:19 mark, 23 seconds after Phelan's goal, giving Sova an in-period hat trick.

Devin Darrah then answered with his second goal of the game, firing a slap shot just inside the Oswego blue line past the glove of Chaze Iyzk to make the scored 5-3 at the 3:59 mark. 53 seconds later, Darrah had two more shots on goal, which were both turned aside

by Iyzk.

With about 10 seconds left, the Red Storm co-captain again showed why he may be the best player in all of Division II, battling for a puck against a pair of Oswego defenders, leading to another breakaway where he beat Iyzk glove-side with 5.5 seconds remaining in the period, recording a hat trick for the Red Storm.

keith@denpubs.com UTICA — Saranac Lake rallied from a three-goal deficit in the New York State Public High School Athletic Frozen Four against Oswego but could not find the equalizer that they had against Queensbury.

The Bucs scored a 6-4 victory in the semifinal round over the Red Storm, who rallied from a 5-2 deficit late in the second period to cut the score to 5-4 heading into the final period.

For the game, the Bucs held a 26-20 advantage in shots, edging the Red Storm 7-6 in the third. Blake Darrah made 20 saves in the loss.

After the game, Red Storm coach Will Ellsworth said he was pleased with the Red Storm effort.

"This shows you what our attitude has been all season," he said. "We believed in each other and we fought hard tonight until the end. We wanted to battle and compete today, and we did that well."

"We wanted to compete, and we did that," junior forward Matt Phelan, who scored a goal, said. "We were not going to quit."

"They are a great team and they were able to run their system and get to the puck," senior forward Devin Darrah said, who scored a hat trick. "We had plenty of chances in the third, we just could not put it in the net."

Ellsworth gave credit to Oswego for their offensive system and pressure.

"To play a team of that level and to fall basically one goal short was unbelievable," he said. "They were buzzing around the net all night long. At times, we got the better of the play in the third and the end of the second was great, but we could not get a goal."

Darrah also said that he was pleased with the way his senior forward and captain, Darrah, played.

"Can't say enough about Devin," Ellsworth said. "All of the captains have been carrying the team, and Devin is a dominate player and he proved it on the biggest stage we have played on. For our seniors, they were the ones that took us this far and put Saranac Lake hockey on the map. I wish them all the best of luck."

Along with the finale for the seniors, Ellsworth said he was impressed with the way that the underclassmen, like Phelan, played.

"The future looks good," he said. "We lose two of the best players in the North Country in Devin and Kyle Dora, but we have a nice

Missed opportunities in third Devin Darrah gets past a pair of Oswego defenders en route to scoring his third goal of the game in the final seconds March 10. The Red Storm fell, 6-4, in the state semifinal round for Division II. Photo by Keith Lobdell nucleus of players."

Bucs open strong

The Buccaneers controlled the opening minutes of play in the first period, and converted when Trent Yule put the puck past Red Storm keeper Blake Darrah 1:44 into the game.

The Red Storm continued to be blanked in the opening six minutes until Devin Darrah intercepted a pass at the Red Storm blue line, skated alone to the other side of the ice and deeked Oswego goalie Chase Iyzk stick-side to tie the score at 1-1.

The Buccaneers quickly answered, though, as Dan Maniccia collected a rebound and stuffed it past Blake Darrah for a 2-1 edge at the 7:36 mark.

The Buccaneers killed off the first penalty of the game, with Kyle Dora firing a slap shot that deflected off Iyzk.

Chris Spicer then went to the box for the Red Storm on a high stick call. Short-hand-

ed, Devin Darrah took his second shot of the game, which was gloved by Iyzk. The Storm went on to kill off the penalty.

Devin Darrah had another breakaway opportunity at the 2:43 mark, but was taken down, resulting in an Oswego penalty to Tyler Grimshaw. The Buccaneers killed off the power play.

The game, scheduled to start at 5:45 p.m., was pushed back until 7 p.m. due to each of the first three games going into overtime, with the opener, Suffern versus West Genesee, going four overtimes before Suffern won in a shootout, 2-1.

Red Storm rally in second

The second period opened when Josh Sova took advantage of a loose puck in the Saranac Lake end and gave the Buccaneers a 3-1 lead 51 seconds into the period. At the 11:34 mark, Sova struck again as Cody Mariano wrapped around the Saranac Lake goal and fed him for his second goal in less than

The third period opened with an Oswego penalty, but Josh Sova almost scored shorthanded less than a minute into the period, which would have been his fourth of the game. Red Storm keeper Blake Darrah was able to find and cover the puck before a rebound attempt, though. The Buccaneers went on to kill off the penalty.

The Red Storm had a solid opportunity around the 10:45 mark, as Devin Darrah had the puck on his stick several times. The team got three shots on goal, but were unable to score.

Blake Darrah was again called on to make a big save at the 8:21 mark off a slapshot at the top of the area. He again came up big with a pair of saves at the 6:50 mark, one on a bouncing puck in front of the crease.

Devin Darrah was able to win a puck in the Oswego corner at the 3:25 mark, but his shot was saved by Bucs goalie Chaze Iyzk.

The Red Storm pulled Blake Darrah from the goal at the 50 second mark for the extra skater, which proved to be the downfall as Sova was able to find a loose puck and skate in for his fourth goal of the game on an easy tally to give Oswego a 6-4 lead with just 42 seconds to play.

Ward Memorial Warriors, Lady ‘Jacks end season in state quarterfinals hoops tourney set By Tim Follos

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keith@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — For the 20th year, players from throughout the region will come together to ‘ball for a good cause.

The 20th anniversary of the Pat Ward Memorial Basketball Tournament will take place Saturday, March 24, with seven games and plenty of activities and events, according to organizer Michael “Ike” Tyler.

“There will be food served throughout the day, along with a 50/50 raffle,” Tyler said. “The proceeds go to the Pat Ward Memorial Fund, which gives awards each year to senior Elizabethtown-Lewis soccer players.”

Tyler said that Ward, who was a good athlete in school, excelled on the soccer field, which is why the fund goes to honor senior members of the Lions team.

Games for the tournament will begin at 11:30 a.m., when a pair of Elizabethtown-Lewis men’s alumni teams will take to the court.

“Those playing for Elizabethtown should arrive at 11 a.m. so they can be split up into the two teams,” Tyler said.

The next game, scheduled for 12:45, will feature women’s teams from ElizabethtownLewis and Schroon Lake.

At 2 p.m., Elizabethtown-Lewis and Westport alums will compete in a men’s game, followed by Westport and Willsboro women at 3:15 p.m. Willsboro against Schroon Lake men will complete the opening games with a tip time of 4:30 p.m.

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PLATTSBURGH— The Madrid-Waddington Yellowjackets used outstanding outside shooting to upend the Willsboro Warriors 57-37 in the Class D boys regional basketball championship March 10.

The ’Jackets hit seven threes against Willsboro, including five by Matt Kendall, and used a series of long bombs and strong layups to grab a 23-8 lead early in the second quarter. The Warriors struggled to get back in the game the rest of the way, scrapping furiously to close the gap only to see the ’Jackets confidently nail another deflating long-range shot.

Kendall led the way for the Yellowjackets with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Zach Marcellus dropped in 13 points and Colin O’Bryan added 12 points and eight assists for the Yellowjackets’ cause.

Brandon Porter paced Willsboro with 11 points, followed by Clayton Cross (nine), Nick Arnold (seven), Clay Sherman (six), and Dakota and Cody Sayward (two points apiece).

“They shot the ball extremely well, and they moved the ball well, so they got open looks regardless of how quickly we moved in the zone,” said Willsboro coach Jim Spring. “We took some bad shots and our offense broke down a little bit, so kids settled for shots that they normally don’t.”

“We are still champions: We are Section VII Class D champions, and that’s something that hasn’t been accomplished in Willsboro since ’95,’” said Spring.

“I coached these kids on modified. They gave me memories that I’ll never forget – just the way they play,” the Willsboro coach reflected. “They don’t give up, as everybody witnessed today: down by 20, they’re still

Clayton Cross looks to inbound the ball against Madrid-Waddington March 10. Cross and the rest of the Warriors finished a strong sectional run in the state quarterfinal round, their deepest march since their 1995 Final Four appearance.

Photo by Andy Flynn playing hard. They have a lot to be proud of.

They’re a phenomenal group of young men.’”

The Warriors had seven seniors on their roster this season. They finished the year 175.

Madrid-Waddington, representing Section X, improves to 23-2 with the win and advances to the first boys state semifinal game in school history.

Lady ‘Jacks thwarted

Third-ranked Hoosic Valley jumped out to a 1704 first quarter lead as they defeated the Tupper Lake Lady Lumberjacks, 60-18, in the Class C Regional Finals at SUNY Canton March 10.

Katie Stuart was only able to connect for six points in the game, while Carley Aldridge, Amanda Pickering and Kristin Bickford each scored three points. Sam Sanford scored two points, and Lizzie Zurek added one.

March 17, 2012

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Candidates for Keeseville Village mayor talk about dissolution issues

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com KEESEVILLE — The two candidates for the office of Mayor in Keeseville both spoke about the ongoing dissolution study and other key issues facing the municipality.

Both incumbent Mayor Meegan Rock and challenger Dale Holderman responded to a series of questions from The Valley News as they continued to prepare for the village election, which will be held next Tuesday, March 20.

The incumbent, Rock, is an independent accountant and served as a trustee from 19941998 and has served as Mayor from 2008 to present. She received a bachelor’s degree in Social Science from SUNY Plattsburgh with an emphasis on political science.

Holderman is the owner of the Village Liquor Shoppe in Keeseville and currently serves as a member of the Revitalize Keeseville group. He has also served with the Cub Scouts and was appointed to the Town of Peru Planning Board.

The following is the candidates’ responses to the questions asked of them by The Valley News:

Why do you feel you are qualified to serve as Mayor?

HOLDERMAN: I have many years of experience working with boards of different kinds, working with different government agencies. I have supervised a staff of more than 30 at a time, worked with multi-million dollar budgets and complex contract negotiations. A good mayor keeps the expenses reasonable, doesn’t spend more than taxes bring in, and knows for sure that the taxpayers are the people we serve as both, customers and beneficiaries. We have a need for a trustworthy local government that uses common sense, is financially competent, ethical, strives to rebuild public trust through communication and helps foster the community in every way possible.

ROCK: Ability to communicate with residents.

What strengths do you bring to the position?

ROCK: My years of experience, 50-year residency, knowledge of village infrastructure, good report with village staff, excellent working relationship with both towns and identifi-

cation with village residents.

HOLDERMAN: A good mayor must be skilled in many areas that are vital to this position. The mayor I am envisioning to be must have financial expertise in budgeting, setting reasonable goals and attaining solutions — skills I have as a Licensed Investment Advisor.

I am also a licensed insurance agent in New York state, a trained tax advisor, as well as a small business owner. While serving on the town of Peru Planning Board, I’ve learned how to implement changes coming from different points of view and bring them into real solutions for the benefit of the taxpayers. As a former airline pilot, I’ve learned that communication between many parties could evolve in the best services provided to our clients, both in the services offered and safety. Discipline, knowledge, concentration, multi-task operations of the aircraft, punctuality, and coordination are just a few of the attributes a good captain — responsible for the lives of hundreds of people- must possess. When I was the Director of Maintenance at Valley Aviation Services at the Burlington International Airport, and Line Chief of Brockway Air in Plattsburgh, I had to supervise the work of people, make decisions of budget spending, and be aware of the governmental regulations and implement them correctly. As a small business owner, I know how difficult it is to be successful in a small community, like ours. I meet many people coming in the store and I am fully aware of their problems and concerns.

Where do you stand on the topic of dissolution?

HOLDERMAN: First, the study just began and we are too early in the process to know what the Dissolution Committee and the experts will conclude. While some people are upset because they believe that the study will bring about the dissolution of the village, they shouldn’t be. By law, the Village must have a “Plan of Dissolution” on the shelf, and since the State is paying most of the costs, now it is the time to have it done. Second, depending on the experts’ findings — if it better to dissolve the village or not — there will be a referendum where voters will decide what the direction will be.

The second part of the study is where I am more concerned. How can we reinvent this local government to make sure that the residents

WORSHIP IN YOUR COMMUNITY AU SABLE FORKS St. James’ Church - Traditional Anglican Worship. Fr. David Ousley, Vicar and Rev. Patti Johnson, Deacon. Services: Wed. 6:00 p.m. - Healing Prayer and Holy Eucharist. Sun. - 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist. Phone 518 834-9693 United Methodist Church - Main Street. 647-8147.

Sunday 11 a.m. - Worship Service. Email: afumc1@frontiernet.net Holy Name Catholic Church - Rt. 9N, Main Street, AuSable Forks, 647-8225, Rev. Kris Lauzon Pastor, John J. Ryan - Deacon, Daily Masses Monday at 5:15 p.m., Tues. - Fri. at 8 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m., Sun. 9:15 a.m. Confessions (reconciliation) one half hour before weekend masses.

BLACK BROOK St. Matthew’s Catholic Church - Black Brook, Silver Lake Rd., 647-8225, Rev. Kris Lauzon - Pastor, John J. Ryan - Deacon, Masses Sun. 11 a.m.

Confessions (reconciliation) one half hour before each mass.

BLOOMINGDALE Pilgrim Holiness Church - 14 Oregon Plains Rd., 8913178, Rev. Daniel Shumway - Sunday: Morning Worship 11am, Sunday School 10am, Evening Service 6:30 pm; Wednesday: Prayer Service 7 pm.

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

Worship Service. Pastor Rev. Joyce Bruce.

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

Father Peter Riani., Mass Schedule: Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m., Weekdays: Consult Bulletin. Thursday 10:15 a.m. Horace Nye Home.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30 p.m. 4:10 p.m. Website: ccsespn.grainofwheat.net Church of the Good Shepherd (Episcopal) - 10 Williams Street. 873-2509. Sunday, Holy Communion 8 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Healing Prayer Service: Every Wed. 6:30 p.m. Men’s Group: Every Fri. 7:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. Rev. David Sullivan or Ann Marie Speir.

All are welcome. Email: goodshepherdetown2011@hotmail.com Web: www.etowngoodshepherd.org United Church of Christ (Congregational) - Court Street.

873-6822. Rev. Frederick C. Shaw. Worship Service: Sun. 11 a.m.; Sunday School ages 4 grade 6. Nursery service Email: FShaw@westelcom.com ESSEX St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - Rt. 22. 963-4524. Father Joseph Elliott, Pastor. No Mass in Essex from Columbus Day to Memorial Day, closed for the Winter.

Essex Community United Methodist Church - Corner of Rt. 22 and Main St. 963-7766. Rev. John E. Hunn. , Sunday Worship - 10:15 AM, Sunday School 10:15 AM, Pre School Play Group Thursdays 1011:30 AM Sept.-May. web page: www.unyumc.org/churches/detail/375 St. John’s Episcopal Church - Church Street. 963-7775.

Holy Communion and Church School, Sunday 9:15 a.m., Morning Prayer, Wednesday 9 a.m.

Community Potluck Supper, Tuesday 6 p.m. Old Testament Bible Study, Wednesdays 10 a.m., Rev. Margaret Shaw. Email: stjohnschurch@willex.com Foothills Baptist Church at Boquet - 2172, NY Rt. 22 in Essex. Formerly Church of the Nazarene.

Wednesday Night Service at 6 p.m. Worship services are Sunday 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday school 9:45 a.m. Family Christian movies on the second Sunday of each month at 6:30 p.m., and Hymn sing on the 4th Sunday of each month at 6 p.m.

Email: foothillsbapt@netzero.net HARKNESS Harkness United Methodist Church - Corner Harkness & Hollock Hill Rds., Harkness, NY. 834-7577. Rev. Edith Poland. 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

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are getting the adequate services that they are paying for? What — if anything — can we do to make the system more efficient? At this moment, it is very hard for me to come to a conclusion without the study being done. I have to wait until this hard working group comes up with some answers, so I can analyze the effect on the village and on the taxpayers before I can make a stand.

ROCK: I support the STUDY of dissolution only. I have no opinion or bias on actual dissolution.

What questions do you want the dissolution committee to look at and answer?

ROCK: The committee is expected to compile a dissolution plan. Questions will be, What will happen to village employees? What will happen to village services? What will happen to village properties? What effect will dissolution have on property tax? What will happen to retiree’s benefits?

HOLDERMAN: One of my biggest concerns is: “How, with such a diverse government structure, can the residents of the Village be assured that they will be treated and served fairly?” Giving up the direct control of one’s community affairs has consequences. We have, for the time being, a lot of control over our local issues. If the Village was to go away, we need to remember: there will be two different towns, two different counties and the state government to deal with. How long will it take to get an issue resolved when a much bigger community is involved? We will become a small fish in a much bigger pond.

Another question is the same as many people have: “Will the tax rates go down as a result of dissolution or not? Or, will they stay the same for a time being, and then go back to where they were or higher as a result, as has happened in the past with other villages that took the route to dissolve?”

Other than dissolution, what is the main issue facing the village now?

HOLDERMAN: There are many issues that are facing the village. I would pick revitalizing local business as a first step. We are very fortunate to have a very rich historical background, along with the natural wonders of Ausable Chasm, the Adirondack Park and Lake Champlain. We need to develop our taxbase by introducing new businesses, both for

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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.

Pilgrim Holiness Church - 6057 Sentinel Road Lake Placid, NY 12946. Tel. 518-523-2484 Pastor: William S. Saxton Sunday School - 9: 45 AM Sunday Worship - 11:00 AM Sunday Evening Service - 7:00 PM Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study - 7:00 PM www.lakeplacidpilgrimholinesschurch.com LEWIS Elizabethtown Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses - Rt. 9 West, Lewis, NY. Sunday Public Talk 10 a.m. followed by Watchtower Study 10:35 a.m.; Tuesday 7 p.m. Bible Study & Theocratic Ministry School & Service Meeting. For further information contact Brian Frawley 518-873-2610.

First Congregational Church - Lewis, 873-6822. Rev. Frederick C. Shaw. Sunday Services 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Email: Fshaw@westelcom.com 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.

REBER United Methodist Church - Valley Road. 963-7924. Rev. Chilton McPheeters. Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m.; Church School 11 a.m.

SARANAC LAKE St. Bernard’s Catholic Church - Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m., Sunday Mass 7:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Father Mark Reilly, Pastor, 27 St. Bernard Street, SL, 891-4616,

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Do you feel the tax cap hinders the village?

Why or why not?

ROCK: I do not feel that the tax cap hinders the village. In my four years as Mayor, village taxes have never been increased, and in fact decreased. I am a firm believer that accountability and spending control can result in a steady tax rate.

HOLDERMAN: There is no doubt that the tax cap will hinder the village in the future. Our tax base must grow to absorb the mandated costs from the state and federal government.

Simply said, if the tax increase is held to 2 percent, and the medical insurance rates increase by 10 percent, we have a problem. If inflation is more than 2 percent per year, we have a problem. If utility costs rise more than 2 percent, we have a problem. The effective rebuilding of our business community and marketing our attractions now becomes a priority! We have to bring more money into the village and we have to keep the money that we have, in the village.

It means: buy local, build local, and support the local economy as much as you can.

Village residents can vote at the Village office’s Board Room, located at 58 Liberty St., in Keeseville, March 20 from noon until 9 p.m.

More questions about the topic of dissolution can be seen online at thevalleynews.org

www.stbernardssaranaclake.com Episcopal Church of St. Luke - 136 Main St., SL, 891-3605.

Sunday worship services at 7:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., led by the Reverand Ann S. Giallard, www.stlukessaranaclake.org High Peaks Church - A Bible-believing, non-denominational church. 97 Will Rogers Drive, Saranac Lake, 891-3255 Saranac Lake Baptist Church - 490 Broadway, Saranac Lake, 891-5473 First United Methodist Church - 63 Church Street, Saranac Lake, 891-3473 Adirondack Alliance Church - 72 Canaras Ave., SL, 8911383. Sharing the hope of Christ, building relationships with god. Sunday worship 10:00 a.m. with nursery care available.

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

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

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

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

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

St. Thomas Episcopal - 8 Brentwood Ave, Tupper Lake 359-9786 WADHAMS United Church of Christ - Sunday worship celebration at 11:30 a.m., 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. 9628293. www.westptchurch.com Pastor Leon Hebrink, “Following Jesus in the company of friends.”

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How would you work to resolve that issue?

HOLDERMAN: What makes me very concerned is the fact that this issue was brought up to the local government, but there were no real steps to solve it. In my research and talks with experts, I’ve learned what other communities, facing the same water issues did to solve the problem. I am going to make this a top priority when I take office.

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Evening 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday Night Prayer 7 p.m.; Teen Club Saturday 6 p.m.; Olympian Club Sunday 5:30 p.m. (Sept. - May) Email: westportbiblech@westelcom.com St. Philip Neri Catholic Church - 6603 Main St., Father Peter Riani, Pastor. Residence, 873-6760. Mass schedule: Sun., 8:30 a.m. Weekdays: consult bulletin. Email: allrises@westelcom.com WILLSBORO Congregational United Church of Christ - 3799 Main Street, P.O. Box 714. Worship and Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. Church phone number 518-963-4048.

United Methodist Church - Rt. 22. 963-7931. Sunday Worship Services 9 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. After school religous education program 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. on Thursdays (Only when school is in session) St. Philip of Jesus Catholic Church - 3746 Main Street.

963-4524. Father Joe Elliott, Pastor.

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

St. Margaret’s Roman Catholic Church - Mass Sat. 6 p.m., Sun. 7:30 a.m. Rev. Kris Lauzon - Pastor, John J. Ryan - Deacon, Confessions 5:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Whiteface Community United Methodist Church - Rt. 86 and Haselton Road in Wilmington. Pastor Brooke Newell invites everyone to join the congregation for Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m. and coffee and fellowship after. Sunday School is offered during the worship service and there is an available nursery area. Church office is located in the adjacent Reuben Sanford building and is open Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 946-7757. Riverside Thrift Shop is located in adjacent Methodist Barn and is open Wednesday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The phone for Shop is 946-2922. The Ecumenical Food Pantry is open in the Reuben Sanford building on Thursday nights from 4 to 6 p.m. Call Don Morrison at 946-7192 for emergencies. The Senior Lunch program under the director of Carolyn Kane serves lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Questions concerning the site can be answered at 946-2922 during that time only.

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United Way celebrates a successful year, Douglas honored by group

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dan@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — United Way of the Adirondacks officials awarded Essex County Board of Supervisors Chair Randy Douglas the Dorothy and Alan Booth Distinguished Citizen Award at their annual dinner Saturday, March 3 at the American Legion Post in Plattsburgh.

Douglas was praised for his community services, especially throughout the Essex County area ravaged by Tropical Storm Irene in late August. In accepting the award, Douglas paid tribute to his father and noted that public service was the “family“ business and he hoped his father, who has passed away, was proud of his service to those in need.

The Booth Award was initiated in 1985 by the United Way and named after Dorothy and Alan Booth for their ongoing voluntary and philanthropic support of community programs. Douglas became the 28th recipient of the Distinguished Citizen Award.

agencies. She said that since her election campaigns funds were raised in the district, she only felt it was right, since she would no longer be running for office, to return the money where it could do the most good. She presented next year’s campaign chair, Gayle Alexander, with a check for $5,000, unofficially kicking off the 2013 campaign.

Alexander and Bernardi thanked her and assured her the funds would be put to good use.

Above, Executive Director John Bernardi stands with The evening began with 2012 campaign chairman Gerald Morrow. Left, Randy opening remarks from ExecuDouglas speaks after being named the Booth Award tive Director John Bernardi and winner.

Photos by Daniel Alexander United Way Board President Kirk Stallsmith, who introIn a surprise announcement, retiring New York State As- duced and thanked the United Way Board Disemblywoman Teresa Say- rectors, partner agencies and staff for the hard ward, when offering a few re- work and tireless dedication to the mission of marks at the close of the the organization. They also praised the State evening, pulled a check out of Employees Federated Appeal and the Comher pocket and spoke of the bined Federal Campaign who through their valuable work accomplished employees also support the United Way effort in the community by the Unit- contributing nearly $50,000 to the 2012 United ed Way through its partner Way Campaign.

Officers for the coming year were appointed and two new board members were named.

Named as Officers were Kirk Stallsmith as President; Gerald Morrow as Vice President; Victoria Marking as Secretary; Anne Cutaiar as Treasurer; and Susan LeBlanc-Durocher serving as Past President. The two new board members are John VanNatten of Glens Falls National Bank and Hugh Hill of the Malone Chamber of Commerce.

2012 Campaign Chair Gerald Morrow was recognized for his leadership in reaching the anticipated goal for the 2012 campaign during very difficult economic times. Morrow said even he had doubts they could reach the goal after seeing the devastation Tropical Storm Irene had on the region, but he applauded the campaign team, staff and residents for stepping up and making certain that those in need were not left to fend for themselves.

At a time when few United Way Campaigns in New York reached their goals, the Adirondack Region stood out, and Morrow gave all the credit to the campaign team that worked hard and left “no stone unturned” in their efforts to reach the goal. Morrow also pledged his continued support to the 2013 campaign team.

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This Month in History - MARCH 16th - Professor Robert Goddard launches the first liquid fuel rocket. (1926) 19th - Congress approves Daylight Savings Time.

(1918) 20th - Harriet Beacher Stowe publishes the book Uncle Tom’s Cabin . (1852) 21st - The infamous Alcatraz prison is closed. (1963)

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518-834-9108

VACATION PROPERTY OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND. Best selection of affordable rentals.

Full/ partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Real Estate. 1-800-638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com

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- $5,000 SIGNING BONUS! Frac Sand Owner Operators. More Texas work than trucks! Must have tractor, blower & pneumatic trailer 817-926-3535 - REACH AS MANY as 5 MILLION POTENTIAL BUYERS in central and western New York with your classified ad for just $350 for a 15-word ad. Call 1877-275-2726 for details or visit fcpny.com ICE CREAM Parlor/Diner w/House - Exit 34 I-87 Keeseville, NY. Established, profitable, turn-key, includes real estate, $298k. 518-834 -9900.

MYSTERY SHOPPERS! Earn up to $150 daily. Get paid to shop pt/ft.

Call now 1-888-750-0193.

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ADIRONDACK " BY OWNER" www.AdkByOwner.com 1000+ photo listings of local real estate for sale, vacation rentals & timeshares. Owners: List with us for only $275 per year. Visit online or call 518-891-9919

- **2012 POSTAL JOBS!** $14 to $59 hour + Full Federal Benefits. NO Experience Required.

NOW HIRING! Green Card OK. 1800-593-2664 Ext 107.

- ACTORS/MOVIE EXTRAS needed immediately! $150-$300/ day depending on job. No experience, all looks needed. 1-800-5611762 Ext A-104 - DO YOU HAVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE? Reach as many as 5 million potential candidates in central and western New York with a 15-word classified ad for just $350! Place your ad online at fcpny.com or call 1-877-275-2726

Note. Always in need of relief staff (start pay $9.50/hr).

If interested, plan to come March 21, 2012 10:00 am - 1:00 pm or 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm.

LAKE CLEAR OFFICE, 91 Fay Brook Drive, Lake Clear, NY 12945.

- KEESEVILLE is currently accepting applications for a

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This is an opportunity to work for an over 60year-old independently owned company with an excellent business and financial reputation.

Denton Publications, Inc. is accepting applications for a Production Trainee to work Monday through Thursday, 2nd Shift. Applicant must be able to lift 50 pounds as the job will require physical work.

If you believe you have the qualifications necessary to fill this position or have skills you feel we could use in our firm, please submit your resume including compensation requirements.

Generous hourly wage, shared cost health insurance, paid days off, matching retirement program and life insurance.

APPLY TO: Tom Henecker, Human Resource Manager E-mail: tom@denpubs.com OR MAIL TO: Denton Publications, Attn: Human Resources 14 Hand Ave., Elizabethtown, NY 12932

- FULLER BRUSH SALES DISTRIBUTORS NEEDED. Start home based business. Servicing your area. No Investment. Email: sbhaney@gmail.com

Open House. Positions available supporting people with developmental disabilities in their home and community, $10.50-12.68/hr based on experience and education. Excellent benefits include generous paid leave, retirement, medical/dental/life benefits. Must have valid NYS driver’s license with three yrs. licensed driving experience. EOE.

Apply in person at: 95 Kent Street Keeseville, NY

Join the Incredible Team at High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care!

Our mission is to help each person in our community find quality of life and live each day with meaning and purpose. Our teams provide compassionate and creative care, resources, and end-of-life choices for individuals and their families. Essex County Office positions now available: Professional Liason: Part-time 20 hrs/week benefits. RN or LPN who develops/maintains the working relationships with all providers throughout the healthcare community and cultivates those relationships by developing presentations for education and advocacy. Minimum 4-5 years Clinical Experience including 2 years of hospice or community based provider practice.

RN’s and LPN’s: per diem positions for pool Chaplain: Part-time 20 hrs/week with benefits. Spiritual Counseling and emotional support giving purpose and meaning for life to patients, families, team members of all denominations.

Development and Community Outreach Coordinator: Full-time with benefits package - Fundraising, plan events, and cultivate program awareness throughout the community building relationships using advocacy and education.

Send cover letter, resume and three professional references to hr@hphpc.org Human Resources, HPHPC, P.O. Box 840, Saranac Lake NY 12983 Visit www.hphpc.org for positions in all of our offices.

STORE MANAGER.

Full-Time Graphic Designer Needed For Production, Design & Creation of Advertising Layout & Special Supplements We are currently looking for a person with experience to work with our sales staff on producing weekly advertisements for our publications as well as special supplements on a weekly basis. This is a fast-paced work environment to meet deadlines.

APPLICANTS MUST… have a general working knowledge of computer graphic design, Apple computers and design software such as Quark Xpress, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Photoshop.

Also, but necessary, applicants should have a general working knowledge of computer networks, file sharing & storage devices. We offer Generous hourly wage, shared cost health insurance, paid time off, matching retirement program and life insurance.

We’re more than a newspaper, We’re a community service.

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33 ACRES ON BASS LAKE, $39,900. 5 Acres, use 500 acre Forest, $16,900. www.LandFirstNY.com 1-888-683 -2626

HELP WANTED

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REAL ESTATE

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- AIRLINES ARE HIRING. Train for hands on Aviation Career.

FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified. Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 877-803-8630

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FIREWOOD-MIXED HARDWOOD $240 per full cord delivered. Free delivery within 20 miles of Westport. 518-962-4688.

AUCTION CHEMUNG COUNTY REAL PROPERTY TAX FORECLOSURES. 150+ Properties March 28th @11am. Holiday Inn, Elmira, NY 800-243-0061 HAR, Inc. & AAR, Inc. Free brochure: www.NYSAUCTIONS.com

APPLY TO: Tom Henecker - Human Resource Manager Email tom@denpubs.com • Or mail to: Denton Publications, Attn: Human Resources 14 Hand Ave., Elizabethtown, NY 12932

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DO YOU HAVE VACATION PROPERTY FOR SALE OR RENT? With promotion to nearly 5 million households and over 12 million potential buyers, a statewide classified ad can't be beat! Promote your property for just $490 for a 15-word ad. Place your ad online at fcpny.com or call 1-877-275-2726

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HELP WANTED LOCAL

- 2012 SUMMER YOUTH COUNSELORS The Westport Youth Commission is seeking applications for summer counselors and counselors-in -training for the 2012 Summer Program. Applications are due in the Town Office, PO Box 465, Westport, NY 12993 by March 21 and may be found under downloadable forms on the Town's website. Counselors must be 16 years of age.

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1(800)-959-2103.

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I AM CURRENTLY SEEKING people to sign a petition against medical negligence in veterinarian practices in NY State. If you would like to sign this petition and want to help and your pet fell victim to such practices, Please call me. Leave phone # for Joyce 518-493-6441

SEEKING GALLERY DIRECTOR FOR ADIRONDACK ART ASSOCIATION Director is responsible for daily sales, displaying artwork, coordinating shows, & managing staff.

Candidate needs strong organizational & computer skills (proficiency in Microsoft Office 2007 suite & Quickbooks) sales experience & people skills. Arts management, non-profit or fund raising experience desired. Position is salaried, full-time/seasonal with some eveningweekend hours. Submit resume & letter of interest to the Adirondack Art Association at sdbphd@yahoo.com by April 6th

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MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN ESSEX CO. RELIEF PEER COMPANION Provides support to individuals who receive services from MHA. Work activities include staffing a crisis telephone line, providing in-home support to people undergoing crisis, staffing a safe apartment, maintaining a positive attitude, actively engaging people, providing transportation, etc. Work may be expected to occur during nights, weekends, and holidays. Must have clean driving record.

TEMPORARY, PART-TIME, EDUCATION ASSISTANT COORDINATOR Approximately 10 hours per week. Education in Human Services field preferred: B.S. with 1 year experience, Associates with 3 years experience, or High School / GED with 6 years experience.

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Contact: Perla Hannelore, Office Administrator • Mental Health Association in Essex County, Inc. 6096 NYS Route 9N, Westport, NY 12993 EEOC Fax: 518.962.8233 Email: perla@mhainessex.org

POSITION POSTING Adirondack Community Action Programs, Inc. is looking for individuals who are willing to invest in our children’s future. Applications are being accepted for the following positions:

The Head Start Program Bus Driver/Classroom Aide: for the Elizabethtown/Lewis HS site. Applicants must be 21 years of age, possess a GED or a High School Diploma and a CDL license or be willing to obtain one., A clean driving record and experience with pre-school children helpful. this is a full-time position with benefits.

Substitute Classroom Center Staff: Throughout Essex County. Applicants must be 18 years of age and possess a High School Diploma or a GED. Experience with preschool children is desirable. This is a temporary, as needed, part-time position without benefits.

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Pertinent experience and education in human services, child development or early childhood are necessary. This is a full time, year round position with benefits.

Health Advocate: for the southern part of Essex County. Applicants must possess a NYS license as a RN or a LPN. Maternal and child health care experience preferred.

This is a full-time, full year position with benefits.

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Interested applicants must contact One Work Source (OWS) in Elizabethtown, New York 12932 at 1-800-675-2668. Final response date is March 20, 2012. If you are contacted for an interview, please bring with you or forward a completed application and three written references.

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The following are summaries of the tentative administrative, capital and program budgets. The amounts stated are based on current estimates and may be subject to change. Copies of the complete tentative administrative, capital and program budgets will be available for inspection by the public between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the Administrative Office of the District Superintendent of Champlain Valley Educational Services, 518 Rugar Street, Plattsburgh, commencing on March 23, 2012.

SUMMARY OF T E N T A T I V E A D M I N I S T R AT I V E BUDGET Total Personnel Services (Salaries of all Central Administrative and Supervisory Personnel) $481,772.00 Total Employee & Retiree Benefits (Benefits of Central Administrative, Supervisory

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ONEONTA, NY- Single Family Home, 2,600sf 3br 2.5 baths.

House in middle of 19.6 acres of secluded woods, 2 PONDS, 2 barns $225,000 Owner Financing.

Helderberg Realty: 518-861-6541

Personnel and all Retirees) $2,062,477.00 Equipment $0.00 Supplies and Materials $9,108.00 Revenue Note Interest$40,000.00 Total Contract Expense $170,798.00 Net Transfers (other than capital) $63,008.00 T O T A L A D M I N I S T R AT I V E B U D G E T $2,827,163.00 (Compensation of District Superintendent of Schools) State Salary $42,626.00 CVES Salary $123,263.00 Social Security $9,231.00 Teacher Retirement $15,408.00 Health & Life Insurance $21,521.00 Unemployment Insurance $1,664.00 Workers’ Compensation $616.00 Disability Insurance $0.00 SUMMARY OF TENTATIVE CAPITAL BUDGET Energy Performance Payment $0.00 Transfer To Capital Fund $193,000.00 Rental of Facilities $131,709.00 TOTAL CAPITAL BUDGET $324,709.00 SUMMARY OF T E N T A T I V E PROGRAM BUDGET Occupational Instruction $7,567,655.00 Instruction of Students with Disabilities $11,852,498.00 Itinerant Services $2,911,171.00 General Instruction $640,079.00 Instructional Support $2,370,036.00 Other Services $5,308,490.00 TOTAL PROGRAM BUDGET $30,649,929.00 TOTAL CVES BUDGET $33,801,801.00 VN-3/17/12 & 3/31/122TC-21733 ----------------------------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.

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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.

VN-2/18-3/24/12-6TC21624 ----------------------------MACE CHASM FARM, LLC Articles of Organization filed with NY Sec. of State(SSNY) on 2/6/2012. Office in Essex County. The SSNY isdesignated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may beserved.

SSNY shall mail a copy of any lawful process to the LLC at: 810 Mace Chasm Rd, Chesterfield, NY 12944, which is also the principal business location.

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LAKE PLACID, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/23/12.

Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 72 Olympic Dr., Lake Placid, NY 12946. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Principal business location: 48 Elm St., Lake Placid, NY 12946.

VN-3/3-4/7/12-6TC21680 ----------------------------SEALED BIDS will be received as set forth in instructions to bidders until 10:30 a.m. on April 05, 2012 at the NYS Dept. of Transportation, Contract Management Bureau, 1ST FLOOR SUITE 1CM, 50 WOLF RD, ALBANY, NY 12232 and will then be publicly read.

A certified or cashier’s check payable to the NYS Dept. of Transportation for the sum specified in the proposal or a bid bond, FORM CONR 391, representing "25% of the bid total" as specified in the contract proposal, must accompany each bid.

Bids may also be submitted via the internet using Bid Express (www.bidx.com). The Department reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Beginning with the February 10th, 2011 letting, construction contract plans and proposals will be sold only on compact disk (CD).

The cost will be $10 per CD, plus $8 shipping and handling if the CD is not purchased in person. The CD will include both the plans (if applicable) and the proposal in Adobe Acrobat PDF file format. Plans and proposals in Adobe Acrobat PDF format will continue to be available on Bid E x p r e s s (www.bidx.com) for a monthly subscription fee. CDs can be obtained from the NYSDOT, Plan Sales Unit, 1st Floor Suite 1PS, 50 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12232, (518) 457-2124; or from the Regional Office noted below.

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

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tracting Provisions: Subcontracting is permitted as described in the Standard Specification §108-05. *Please call Contracts at (518) 457-3583 if you need a reasonable accommodation for person(s) with a disability to participate in our program. No Amendments are included on the CD. Amendments are posted on the NYSDOT and Bid Express Web Sites.

The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all Amendments have been incorporated into its bid. Notification on Amendments will be sent via e-mail to each person or firm purchasing CDs from the NYSDOT. NOTE: Amendments may have been issued prior to CD purchase.

Contractors who purchased CDs must also check the NYSDOT W e b Site(https://www.nysdot.gov/doing-business/opportunities/co nst-notices) for a list of all Amendments.

State Finance Law §139-j restricts contact with Department personnel after advertisement or notice of a government procurement. Details are provided on the NYSDOT Web Site. Federally Aided Contracts identify a DBE Goal, and 100% NY State Funded Contracts identify both MBE and WBE Goals. Contracts with 0% Goals are generally single operation contracts, where subcontracting is not expected, and smaller size contracts -- both of which may present direct bidding opportunities for a Small Business Firm, including, but not limited to, D/W/MBEs. The New York State Department of Transportation, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat.

252, 42 U.S.0 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation and Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Title VI Program and Related Statutes, as amended, issued pursuant to such Act,

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hereby notifies all who respond to a written Department solicitation, request for proposal or invitation for bid that it will affirmatively insure that in any contact entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability/handicap and income status in consideration for an award.

BIDDERS SHOULD BE ADVISED THAT AWARD OF THESE CONTRACTS MAY BE CONTINGENT UPON THE PASSAGE OF A B U D G E T A P P R O P R I AT I O N BILL BY THE LEGISLATURE AND GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK Reg. 01, Mary Ivey, Regional Director, 328 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305 D261879, PIN 1808.86, Albany, Essex, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Warren & Washington Cos., Traffic Signals Requirements Contract, Bid Deposit $150,000.00, Plans on CDs $10, plus $8 Postage.Goals: MBE/WBE 3 - 5% D261825, PIN 1808.63, Albany, Essex, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga & Schenectady Cos., Rehabilitate or Replace Deficient Large Culverts on Various Routes at Various Locations, Bid Deposit $400,000.00, Plans on CDs $10, plus $8 Postage.

THIS C O N T R A C T CONTAINS SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR COMPLETION OF WORK. PLEASE SEE PROPOSAL FOR DETAILS. Goals: MBE/WBE 2 2% VN-3/10-3/17/12-2TC21720 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF MILL RIVER ACRES, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/16/2012.

Office location, County of Essex. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against

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it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: Michael H. Devlin, 105 Mill Pond Drive, Lake Placid, NY 12946. Purpose: any lawful act.

VN-3/10-4/14/12-6tc21731 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF WF MANAGER LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/21/12. Off. loc.: Essex County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Gallet Dreyer & Berkey LLP, 845 Third Ave., 8th Fl., NY, NY 10022. Purpose: any lawful activity.

VN-3/10-4/14/12-6TC21737 ----------------------------TOWN OF W E S T P O R T PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please be advised the Town of Westport Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing, Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at 7:00 P. M. at the Town Hall, 22 Champlain Avenue, Westport, New York for the purpose of considering the following projects: .Daniel Linder, Carol Danielson Linder Tax Map No. 66.65-23.210 Minor Subdivision Class A Project. .Clayton P. Reaser Tax Map No. 66.1-125.000 Two-Lot Minor Subdivision.

William Johnston Chairman Town of Westport Planning Board Dated: March 1, 2012 VN-3/17/12-1TC21735 ----------------------------LEGAL NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING The Town of Essex Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on the following application: Pribble, Tax Map #40.73-5-3.100, known as 18 Ross Way, Essex, NY. The applicant plans an addition and restoration to the residence.

Said Public Hearing will take place at the Essex Town Hall, 2313 Main St, on Thurs. April 5, 2012, at 7:00 pm. The Regular meeting of the Planning Board will follow the public hearing.

By Order of the Essex Planning Board

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VN-3/17/12-1TC33759 ----------------------------"NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a license, pending for beer, liquor and wine has been applied for by Jayne M. Vance to sell beer, liquor and wine at retail in a hotel and tavern under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at The Westport Hotel & Tavern 6691 Main Street Westport, NY 12993 for on premises consumption."

Jayne M. Vance VN-3/17-3/24/12-2TC21748 ----------------------------WADE WHITNEY & SON, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 3/7/12.

Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 25 Adirondack St., Keene Valley, NY 12943, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

VN-3/17-4/21/12-6TC33766 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF MOUNTAIN R I D E R S MOTORCYCLE CLUB MC, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/20/2011.

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: John Charles Corrow, 72 McKinley Street, Lake Placid, NY 12946.

Purpose: any lawful act VN-3/17-4/21/12-6TC33775 ----------------------------TOWN OF WILLSBORO The 2011 Annual Update Document for the Town of Willsboro has been filed with the New York State Comptroller s Office. Copies may be reviewed at The Town Hall, Monday Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Beverly P. Moran Town Clerk March 9, 2012 VN-3/17/12-1TC33787 ----------------------------BUY-SELL-TRADE with the Classified Superstore 1-800-989-4237

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