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By Keith Lobdell keith@denpubs.com JAY — The Chairman of the Essex County Board of Supervisors returned from his vacation Monday, March 19 but did not have an answer to the question politicos are asking.

Will Randy Douglas run for New York State Assembly?

Douglas, the Jay supervisor, said during the March 19 slate of Essex County committee meetings that he was still undecided about a potential run for the 113th Assembly District, currently held by former Willsboro Supervisor Teresa Sayward.

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For the latest on the 113th Assembly race: thevalleynews.org Retired Westport teacher and coach Tom Beauvais was inducted into the Basketball Coaches Association of New York’s Hall of Fame Sunday, March 18, in Glens Falls. Beauvais was presented the award by BCANY Executive Director Dave Archer along with Assistant Executive Director and former Beauvais assistant Ben Nelson. See more, page 16.

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PIERCEFIELD — The week-long search for 18year-old Colin Gillis was been downgraded to limited continuous status by Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) forest rangers, DEC officials said Monday, March 19.

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Parents John and Patty Gillis, along with Colin’s brother, Lyndon, spoke with reporters assembled at the Piercefield Highway Department March 14, headquarCONTINUED ON PAGE 10

WILLSBORO — The man who helped send then Willsboro Supervisor Teresa Sayward to Albany is now hoping he can do the same with Queensbury’s Dan Stec.

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ELIZABETHTOWN — Town and county officials are extremely upset after another episode of vandalism at the Footbridge Park.

Elizabethtown Supervisor Margaret Bartley said that, sometime between Thursday, March 15 and Friday, March 16, vandals went to the park and removed a set of musical cowbells from a stand in the park area.

“It was a series of cowbells on a stand that were cut off,” Bartley said. “The things that held them in place were cut, and we are going to offer a $100 reward for information that leads to the return of the bells and the person or persons who took them.”

Bartley said that a report has been made to the Essex County Sheriff ’s Office, and that this is not the first instance of vandalism at the park.

“There is a pattern of this going on,” Bartley explained, saying that earlier in the year a picnic table had to be fished out of the river.

“Now that we have valuable items that have not just been damaged but stolen, we are going to get serious about this.”

Bartley said that she has asked the Sheriff ’s Office for increased patrols when in the area and that there would be repercussions from these actions.

“I will prosecute, and this will go to court,” Bartley said.

Bartley said that the reward money will be taken from the Elizabethtown Benefit fund and not from the General Fund of the town

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“It is so disgusting to think that somebody would take the action to destroy a new public piece of property that was created through grant funding and a volunteer effort to help improve the community,” Buehler said. “Whoever did this cut the bells off with some kind of metal clippers, so they would have had to work pretty hard to get them out.”

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The concert will be held on Saturday, May 26, the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend.

“Mainly we are just trying to enlist the public’s awareness of the Wounded Warrior Project,” said event organizer Diana Foley. The Wounded Warrior Project is an organization that honors and provides aid and services for wounded service members.

“The worst thing that can happen to these folks is to be forgotten,” said Foley’s husband Bill, lead singer for the Three Amigos and Friends, one of the bands playing in the benefit concert.

“You think times are tough for us right now, imagine being them and coming back injured.”

All proceeds from the concert will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.

“Everything is pro gratis — tickets, posters, everything is donated,” Diana said. “We have 2,000 tickets for sale, and we are also selling ad space. We plan to have our sponsorship book filled by the beginning of May so that we can go into printing.”

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The concert will be held indoors at the 1932 Rink and the concert will feature seven bands.

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“We’ve done other benefits before,” Diana said, “and once this started snowballing, other bands which we play with wanted in.” The bands are volunteering their time for the benefit.

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Alex Steele, family honored by Westport Fire Department, town board

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katherine@denpubs.com WESTPORT — The lifesaving efforts of Alexander Steele have been recognized by members of the Westport community in special ceremonies by the Fire Department and the Town Board.

Westport VFD Chief, Jim Westover, Jr., presented Steele with a certificate and resolution of heroism at the monthly meeting March 7.

On March 13, Supervisor Daniel Connell presented Steele with an acknowledgement of courageous actions.

“It’s an honor to give you this award,” Westover said. “He became a hero because he followed safety and that is what saved his life and the life of his sister. It was his exemplary actions that saved his life and his sister ’s.”

Steele said it was the lessons he learned from the fire department that helped him act to in the early morning hours on Feb. 8, when he woke to the smell of smoke coming from the first floor of his home. Steele went to the next room where his sister, Moira, was asleep and woke her. The two encountered thick, black smoke which made breathing and visibility difficult. Staying low to the ground and using towels to help them breath, both made their way to his bedroom, where he was able to break out the window, climb onto the roof, and jumping 10 feet to the ground.

“Every year they came into school and taught us about fire safety, to have an emergency plan,” Steel said. “You never really

know how your going to react until it happens.”

During the annual fire safety month at school in October, Steel said he learned about staying low to the ground, using a towel to help breathing and the importance of having a safety plan.

“When you hear the lessons on fire safety and having a plan, you think about the stuff you can gather,” Steele said.”In real life, you don’t have time to take things, they say save yourself and thats the only thing there was to do.”

At the town meeting, Connell, along with Councilman Michael Tyler, Steele’s former basketball coach, presented Steele with a plaque recognizing his courageous efforts.

“Let this serve as a public notice of achievement for a young man that, when put in an emergency situation, exemplified the behavior grown men wish to emulate. The town of westport wishes to recognize Alex Steele for the heroic actions that not only saved his life but that of his sister,” Connell said.

Earlier, Steele had received a commendation from the Essex County Board of Supervisors.

Despite the accolades, Steele remained humble in the moment.

“It doesn’t seem honorable what I did,” Steele said. “Leaving as quickly as possible and with no time to think, you just act in this kind of situation.”

Steele said if his sister, Moira, wasn’t such a sound sleeper, she would have done the same thing for him.

Above, Westport Fire Department members James Westover and Ernie LaPine congratulate Alex Steele during their monthly meeting. Right, Steele receives a resolution of commendation from Westport Supervisor Daniel Connell.

Steele had previously received a resolution from the Essex County Board of Supervisors and Emergency Services Department.

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“We want to put a focus on fresh local products here,” Carolyn said.

Bruce said one of the reasons they decided to reopen was to give the town back a business they love. In a time when Westport needs local businesses to boost the economy, Bruce said it will benefit the town to have one less empty business in town. By bringing back Ernie’s, he plans to give customers every reason to shop in Westport and help the local economy by having money come back into the community.

“We want to give residents every reason to shop locally and keep local dollars at home,” Bruce said. “We want to give them every reason to be here with our homemade

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“The kids did research from the computer labs, books in the library and books that I have in the classroom.

They’ve worked really hard and they did a great job,” Bobbins said.

Students began this project in early January, researching their dinosaurs and writing the books and drawing the illustrations.

Student Auden Clifford wrote his book about the pachycephalosaurus dinosaur. In his book, he told the class about his dinosaur, nicknamed by scientists as “a thick headed reptile” for his crash helmet like skull. Clifford said his dinosaur ’s fossil had been located in Washington State.

In their books, some students wrote they would be excited to see dinosaurs alive today but were glad they weren’t around.

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vores would eat people, herbivores would stomp people and the egg eaters would steal all the eggs,” Wren VanDeusen read from her book on Deinonychus antirrhopus.

The students also wrote what they speculated were the reason the dinosaurs became extinct.

“Most of us think it was volcanic eruptions that killed the dinosaurs but some think it was a meteor crashing to the earth,” Bubbins said.

Bubbins said she has been doing this project with her second-grade students every year to make the study of dinosaurs more interactive for the students. By making the books, Bubbins said the students were able to incorporate many areas of learning.

“They were able to learn about science, math, reading, and history through this project,” Bobbins said.

“They’ve worked extremely hard and learned a lot.”

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Carolyn and Bruce bought Ernie’s Market in 1990 from Ernie and Florence Gerard and ran it together for 15 years.

“When we first closed, we were ready to move onto something else after 15 years and (the Gays) expressed an interest in running the business,” Carolyn said. “Now we look forward to seeing all our old and new customers and friends.”

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WESTPORT — Westport will have Ernie’s Market back again serving the community pizza, baked goods and groceries.

Ernie’s owners Carolyn and Bruce Ware decided to reopen the business with a soft opening on Friday, March 16 and plan a grand opening in April.

Ernie’s was unexpectedly closed on Feb. 8 by Eric and Dawn Gay, who cited economic difficulty as their reason for closing. The couple had operated the store since 2005.

“A lot of people told us Westport was like a ghost town without Ernie’s,” Carolyn said. “The people in the community said they really missed us and we really missed them.”

Carolyn said she will be offering some of the old favorites at the market, such as fresh muffins in the morning and fresh sticky buns on Sunday mornings. She also plans to offer healthy choices for customers with fresh soups made daily and fresh vegetables grown locally once the vegeta-

PORT HENRY — Literacy Volunteers of Essex / Franklin Counties has received a $400 grant from the Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation. This grant will be used to support LV’s “Roo the Reader” program that promotes literacy. “Roo the Reader” bounces all over the Adirondacks and gives away free books to children at schools and community events. This program reminds people of all ages of the importance of literacy and education.

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Bathroom voyeur pleads guilty in county court

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katherine@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — An Elizabethtown man could face up to eight years in prison for recording video images of women in the restroom at the High Peaks Rest Area on Interstate 87 near North Hudson.

Daniel LaMere, Jr. 26 of Elizabethtown was arrested May 8, 2011, after he had hidden in the restroom and recorded dozens of women in bathroom stalls while he worked as an independent contractor maintaining the bathroom facilities at the rest area.

LaMere pled guilty to two counts of Unlawful Surveillance on March 9 according to Essex County District Attorney Brian Felton. Unlawful Surveillance is a Class E Felony and can carry a sentence of 1.33 to 4 years according

to Felton. If consecutively served, LaMere faces up to 8 years in State Prison.

Chief Investigator in the case, Nate Yaw, said due to the sensiDaniel LaMere, Jr. tive nature of the crime he couldn’t release the number of victims in the case. Police believe LaMere had been recording women at the rest area as far back as January 2011 and the grand jury indicted Lamere of 5 counts of Unlawful Surveillance based on videos found in his possession. Yaw said Lamere, as an employee, had barricaded sections of the bathroom for maintenence and would

record women with his phone without their knowledge.

On May 8, a woman had reported she believed she was being watched from a bathroom stall at the rest area on the southbound side of the northway.

Through police investigation, LaMere was recognized as the perpetrator and arrested later that day.

There was no indication that the videos had been shared or put onto the internet according to Yaw. After the incident was reported, Yaw said the Lewis State Police was flooded with calls from people worried they were a victim of LaMere’s recording.

Yaw said he will be happy when this case is over for the sake of the victims.

LaMere is currently free on his own recognizance pending sentencing by Essex County Judge, Richard Meyer, on May 10.

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ELIZABETHTOWN — Elizabethtown Community Hospital (ECH) has selected healthcare survey specialist Press Ganey to independently and objectively survey its patients, measure their level of satisfaction and report the findings.

According to Denise Plano, director of quality at ECH, the hospital is always working to improve.

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ongressman Bill Owens, speaking recently in the City of Plattsburgh, said ideology prevents progress in Washington, D.C. The Republicans think they are right. The Democrats believe they are right. They each believe the other party is wrong, and that appears to be it ... period.

In fact, it seems as though it is more important to be right and to further certain ideological stances than to embrace reform and progress, especially if it comes from the wrong side of the aisle.

This refusal to work together is actually nothing new in politics, though considering the state of the nation, it is becoming increasingly frustrating and pathetic.

Consider the number of uninsured in the United States.

President Obama started out fighting for universal health care before settling for something much less and more problematic.

Now one does not have to agree with the president's plight to admit that the current state of health care in the country is a mess. Beyond the number of uninsured, those who have insurance available to them often cannot afford it, and while medicaid is available to the poor, finding doctors who accept it is a near impossible task, not to mention the difficulties that arise pertaining to what will and will not be covered.

Then there is public education.

The task of educating children has been growing increasingly more difficult over the past few years as aid shrinks and costs soar. Plus, taxpayers have been pushed to their limits, so schools have nowhere to turn to for revenue.

As a result, school districts throughout the North Country and across the nation have been eliminating jobs and making painful cuts to programs, if not axing them altogether. In fact, many districts have done away with athletics, arts, extra-curriculars, programs for at-risk students and advanced classes for gifted students.

And this mess is merely in its infancy, because next year and the year after will likely be worse.

New York lawmakers claim they are becoming a model for the rest of the nation due to their bipartisan efforts ever since Gov. Andrew Cuomo took office.

Frankly, it's too early to tell, especially when this latest dose of so-called pension reform inspired equal cries of condemnation and celebration in a deal that appears to have partly been about bolstering legislators’ chances at re-election in the way of redistricting.

But what can be certain is that, given the current state of the nation in the wake of the Great Recession, the public cannot afford for lawmaker squabbling, egos and ideology to get in the way of much needed relief.

It is not a matter of who is right or wrong. It is a matter of what is right, for everyone.

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We need a course adjustment point. Consider the long lines to here was a time in this buy the newest technology like land when people worked the new iPad 3 launched last hard, sacrificed and set week. I doubt most of those in things aside to make life better for the next generation. Our parline didn’t already own an iPad 2 ents and grandparents and forefaor iPhone but had to be one of the thers wanted us to have every adfirst to get the newest technology. vantage possible to live in this According to a recent survey, land of freedom with abundant about 20 percent of the time we opportunity. Their work ethic and now spend in bed is spent in the Dan Alexander frugal ways set the stage for our company of an electronic devise.

Thoughts from nation, the most prosperous in More than likely, much of that Behind the Pressline the world. They did everything time is spent telling the world possible to secure our future. what we are doing, feeling and They were the greatest generation. thinking, while reading and watching what Will we pass along those same values to our others are thinking, doing and feeling minute children and grandchildren? Will they enjoy a by minute. I’ve nothing against social media, lifestyle better than we had? Will we give them but where exactly is it leading us and what is it a country better off than we were handed, a teaching us? world more stable, resources more abundant, When you look at other social indicators like the opportunity to dream even bigger dreams? school grades, dropout rates, literacy issues, Or will they spend their lives paying for our single parent households, divorce rates, the deexcesses, mistakes, complacency, and lack of cline of religion, the proliferation of sex, the inconcern for their futures? crease in violence, poverty, suicides among the It seems that the pendulum has swung away young and drug usage in the U.S. now estimatfrom the values our parents and their parents ed to consume over 60 percent of the world’s once embraced. We, in turn, are saddling our drugs, doesn’t it seem clear that our nation has kids and their children with debt. And worse, serious issues that are only getting worse? One the values we are sharing with them are values of the major discussions going on today relates of indulgence and greed, when faced with to the health coverage for women’s contraceptough choices to take the easier path. We are tives. Not that many years ago, if you went and becoming a nation of selfishness, entitlements ask your parents to pay for your prophylactics, and excessiveness. you would have been severely punished. Now The examples are everywhere. Look no furwe want society to pay for them as opposed to ther than our political system and money that restraint and personal responsibility. will be spent in the upcoming elections or the Those who came before us had it pretty fact that our government hasn’t passed a budgtough compared to today’s standards. Much of et in three years and they certainly aren’t likely their time was spent surviving, keeping a roof to have one this year during an election cycle. over their heads, clothes on their backs, searchLook at the obesity rate in this country, the ing for food or preparing their food. As the types of food we are eating, and the decline in generations progressed and technology imthe number of family farms that have disapproved, those tasks were simplified. But will peared across the land. The federal government that simplification lead to a better society or to is even considering new labor laws that could a society that goes the way of many other sociprohibit or seriously limit 4-H and FFA memeties that came long before and lost their way? bers from working on farms and doing many of We know that the body requires good healthy the jobs that are common practice and taken for food, regular exercise and discipline to avoid granted when you grow up on a farm. It will things like drugs, smoking, and alcohol in oralso affect other farm kids, such as neighbors, der to stay fit for life. Will our current behavior grandchildren, and other relatives who would lead us down a path of continued indulgence or not be allowed to help with many farm tasks will we recognize that some changes need to be when they come to visit or just help out on the addressed soon before they become irrefarm. Good old fashion hard work isn’t undigversible? I think we need to see the writing on nified; it builds character, appreciation and self the wall soon …very soon. respect.

Dan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton We’ve become addicted to a lifestyle we can’t Publications. He may be reached at afford financially or from a productivity stand dan@denpubs.com.

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Will this generation sink under college debt?

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ccording to a recent USA Today report, student loan defaults are at their highest rate since 1998 and appear to be headed even higher going forward.

Perhaps in anticipation of high student loan defaults, the government has made it next to impossible to default on a student loan through the execution of a bankruptcy action. A curious move when consumers who spend unwisely and elect to

By Scot Hurlburt put themselves in bankruptcy and can sometimes gain relief from indebtedness through a bankruptcy action.

Peter Mazareas, Vice President of the College Savings Foundation stated that, “it is going to be a generational challenge in terms of current students who are maxing out their indebtedness.”

They are coming to grips with the unpleasant reality that they may be paying $1500 to $2500 a month in student loans. For the first time in America, student loan indebtedness has surpassed total credit card debt. Because college tuition has far outpaced inflation for the past 20 years, student borrowing has continued to increase and increased by an astounding 25-percent last year.

Parents have been a contributing factor in the college equation. Contributing parents may have lost their jobs or have had to retrain for jobs with lower salaries that have left them unable to assist with college debt.

Historically some parents took home equity loans in support of college and now with home value being downgraded they are less able and likely to take these loans.

In addition, parents may have lost substantial amounts from their retirement accounts when the stock market tanked. Now these same parents are trying to rebuild retirement accounts based on the premise that you can borrow from college you can’t borrow for retirement.

According to some figures, the average student is graduating with $30,000 in college loans and many will owe substantially more.

As these new graduates make their way into the work world, some will be carrying debt loads that are crippling given the lower salaries that they will command. There will be groceries to purchase, car payments, and rent fees and of course, a substantial student loan payment.A payment that could run between $300 and $700 a month minimally.

Given that the American economy is largely dependent on consumerism, what can we expect from this generation that is so hampered by debt already? If this generation is hobbled by debt will they contribute to a new or deeper recession? Will they put off buying a home, buying a car, starting a family because of onerous college debt?

There seems to be two camps on this issue of student loan indebtedness. One camp that proposes that there should be no accommodation in the student loan repayment issue and another that proposes a student loan bailout. In my estimation these positions represent the extremes on both sides of the issue.

Clearly, some accommodation will be needed in order to avoid mass student loan default.

Will these students be put in debtors prison, will they be considered criminals if they fail to pat their loans?

Unless some unforeseen events occur that change the current economic picture significantly record numbers will default on their student loans.

It may be possible to reconfigure loans to create a longer trajectory in satisfying the loan. Connecting loan forgiveness to address societal issues might be considered and delaying repayment may also improve the overall picture. I don’t believe that government can simply ignore or fail to act on this gathering storm.

I know that students and families want to pay back student loans; in fact, the system depends on loans being repaid so that the money can be lent out again. Everyone recognizes this; however, extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures.

The bail out of Wall Street may for some, may have made the argument for student loan bail outs more plausible.

Remember, all kids count.

Reach the writer at hurlburt@wildblue.net

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Donations given To the Valley News: The Elizabethtown-Westport Garden Club extends a thank you to all who helped to make our luncheon in August and our Greens Tea in December successful events.

The Club has made the following donations with monies from these events: Elizabethtown Community Hospital, $1,000; High Peaks Hospice, $150; Life Flight Inc., $150; Ambulance Services in ElizabethtownLewis, Essex, Moriah, and Westport, $50 each; Food Shelf in Elizabethtown, Moriah, and Westport, $50 each.

The Garden Club meets on the first Thursday at the social center at 11 a.m. Brown bag lunch with dessert and coffee is provided.

Interested person are welcome to join as we plan for the coming season. Please call Betty Francois, member chair, at 873-9874. The program for our meeting on April 5 is environmentally friendly practices, ways to keep our landscapes healthy and happy while doing our best to be environmentally friendly.

Elizabeth Kroeplin Westport

Cutting sports, music, arts from school budgets is a bad idea Nursing home concerns

To the Valley News: Dear Landowners, On behalf of The Mountain Laker Snowmobile Club we would like to thank the landowners of Westport, Lewis,Willsboro and Essex once again for opening up your land to us. With out your support we would not be able to exist.

This year we are required by The New York Snowmobile association to GPS our trails. With the lack of snow we were unable to complete this task by snowmobile. We would like to do this on a four wheeler as weather permits and leaving as small a foot print as possible. This will be a one time pass through your property. We hope to complete the GPS prior to June 1st. If it is not feasible for us to cross your property on a four wheeler please contact me at 962 4407 so we can make other arrangements.

Once again, thank you.

Paul Stephens Club Vice president

To the Valley News: Once nursing homes go private, faculty managers quickly cut costs; RNs cut by half, LPNs cut, CNAs cut; care for the residents were at an all time low as records collected by the Center For Medicare and Medicaid Services indicates. By many regulatory benchmarks, residents at those nursing homes are worse off, on average, than they were under previous owners according to an analysis by the New York Times of data collected by government agencies from 2000 to 2006. Regulators say residents at the homes have suffered.

At facilities owned by private investment firms, like Habana, residents on average have fared more poorly than residents of other homes in common problems like depression, loss of mobility and loss of ability to dress and bathe themselves, according to data collected by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

The typical nursing home acquired by a large investment company before 2006 scored worse than national rates in 12 of 14 indicators that regulators use to track ailments for long term residents. Those ailments include bedsores and easily preventable infections, as well as the need to use restraints. Before they were acquired by private investors, many of those nursing homes scored at or above average in similar measurements.

“The first thing owners do is layoff nurses and other staff that are essential to keeping patients safe,” said Charlene Harrington, a professor at the University of California in San Francisco who studies nursing homes. In her opinion, she added, “Chains have made a lot of money by cutting nurses, but it’s at the cost of human lives.”

Is that what Horace Nye Nursing Home will be coming to? When will Palmer and the County Board of Supervisors start really caring about our residents at the nursing home instead of their own self interests?

Richard J. Tromblee Moriah Center

School grants available

Aureus Winds to perform

PLATTSBURGH — The Adirondack Arts in Education Partnership (AAIEP) is pleased to announce the availability of grants to support collaborative projects between schools and local artists and/or cultural organizations in Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton and Warren counties in northern New York.

Projects will involve partnerships between classroom teachers and teaching artists that incorporate arts-based learning to support learning across curricula.

The deadline for proposals is Monday, May 7 for projects taking place in the fall and applications are now available.

For more information, please check out the website at www.depottheatre.org or www.adkartsined.org and/or contact the Program Coordinator, Lindsay Pontius at artsined@depottheatre.org.

LAKE PLACID — The Lake Placid Sinfonietta is pleased to welcome back “Aureus Winds,” a student woodwind quintet from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester. This award winning quintet will be in Lake Placid to perform for the public on Sunday, March 25 at St. Eustace Church on Main St. in Lake Placid at 4 p.m.

On Monday, March 26, the ensemble will visit Lake Placid area schools performing for students, holding master classes and visiting classrooms. Visits to both the Lake Placid Elementary and Middle-high schools, St. Agnes School, and the Northwood School are planned. For a complete schedule of the in-school activities please contact Sinfonietta Education Committee chair, Kathy Briggs at the Lake Placid Elementary School.

The performance on Sunday, March 25 at St. Eustace if free, but donations will be accepted for the continuation of Lake Placid Sinfonietta’s educational programming and annual student award. There will be a complementary reception welcoming the students after the recital.

Thanks for land use

ELCS to hold registration ELIZABETHTOWN — Registration for the fall Kindergarten class at Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School will be held on Tuesday, March 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Wednesday, March 28, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Main Office of the school.

Any child who will be 5 years old on or before Dec. 1, are eligible for registration.

Registration forms are required. District residents may pick up registration forms at the ELCS Main Office. Please call 873-6371 (ext. 500). If you are unable to make the March registration days please call the Main Office.

Parents are required to bring their child’s Birth Certificate, or Baptismal Certificate, Social Security number and record of immunizations when registering. Under Public Health Law, to be optimally immunized, the following immunizations are required: polio (3) measles, mumps, and rubella (2), D.P.T. (3) varicella (1) and hepatitis B (3).

Immunizations must be completed and a copy of your child’s birth or baptismal certificate must be on file before school starts in September. In addition, as of September 2008, parents must request a dental health certificate from their dentist for all students entering Kindergarten. A completed physical form will also be needed upon entering school.

A Kindergarten screening day is being planned to give the children an opportunity to visit at a later date.

ETC to hold annual meeting ESSEX — The Essex Theatre Company will hold its March Board of Trustees Meeting Monday, March 26, at 6 p.m. at the Willsborough Visitors Center, Main Street, Willsboro.

The meeting is open to the public.

ReadersPoll Last week, the Valley News asked: As school districts struggle to meet the state’s 2-percent tax cap, what should be the first thing cut from 2012-13 budgets? The top three were:

72.73%

Sports programs

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Teaching positions

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ccording to one of our recent polls, the vast majority of people believe that sports should be removed from school budgets in order to help districts stay within tax caps.

So, it is now my turn to tell you why the majority of people are wrong.

Cutting sports is a flat-out idiotic idea, and the only people that I can see even thinking to take that step are those who were picked on by the jocks in

by Keith Lobdell school and thought, "One day, I will get back at all of them."

Sports is as important to education as the arts and music. The problem is, these are also the top three choices on the poll.

Do these people not remember going to school? Do they not remember the fun that comes from getting a chance to participate in these activities? If they did, then they would remember that there is a lot of learning that comes from these endeavors.

Cutting sports will also make them more selective and class-driven than they already are. We know that, even if sports are taken out of school budgets, they will live on through boosters.

Boosters can't pay for everything, though, and the remainder of the cost will have to come from the participants.

That means kids who may have played for the team but are financially unable to will not be able to play. That's a problem, as some kids may use sports as their only release from otherwise tough days.

The same can be said for music and arts programs. How can educators or school boards make these items selective for only those who can afford it? That does not seem like a fair way to do business.

Sports, music and arts were a big part of my life in school, and here is the big reveal — I was a benchwarmer in two out of the three sports seasons.

That's right, during the soccer and basketball seasons, I just sat there, cheered on my team, and actually enjoyed almost every minute of it. And I was a darn good baseball player.

I also was a member of the school chorus, jazz band and regular band, as well as a member of the drama club and public speaking teams.

There is no way I would have been able to do everything I was able to do in school if I (alright, my parents) had to pay for it. Not that I think they would not have been able to, but they would have wanted me to prioritize, probably based on ability, and select the ones that I was best suited for. That, of course, would have been upsetting.

I mean, let's be honest, why would you want to put hundreds, if not thousands of dollars into something like uniforms and equipment that will never have to be washed because it never gets used in a game? Again, you are making these programs more selective then they already are and denying students the opportunity to learn in a non-classroom setting.

Yes, I know that the main component of school is the classroom and the teaching that goes on there. That's where the learning — state-mandated learning, at least — happens.

But anyone who does not think learning happens with these other programs are truly not educated.

Keith Lobdell is the editor of the Valley News. He can be reached at keith@denpubs.com

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WESTPORT Kathy L. Wilcox • 962-8604

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pring is in the air, as the beautiful weather we have recently enjoyed can attest. Unfortunately, with warmer temperatures more than greener lawns and budding trees are re-awakening; insect life is also buzzing, hopping, and crawling around us. There is no better time to be sure that your pets are protected against fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes! Even if your pets are primarily confined indoors, it is highly recommended that you invest in some quality pest prevention. As a proud owner of two indoor-only cats, I learned the hard way last year when one of my fiesty felines sneaked outdoors and brought home what quickly became a disastrous infestation of fleas. I had believed myself safe because he had a flea collar and was not allowed outside... the expense of eradicating the fleas from my home was

far worse than that of purchasing good prevention!

Both Frontline and Advantage are recommended by many veterinarians and consumer groups, as well as shelter staff. As they say, an ounce of prevention...

Our featured pet this week is Winston, a charming Terrier-mix who just wants to be king of his own castle. Winston is a happy little guy who adores attention.He went to doggie day care and did very well, but in his own home he likes to be in charge. Winston loves playtime; unfortunately, he doesn't always know when it's time to "call it quits." He is well behaved with children; but he has had difficulties with cats - he just doesn't understand "I don't want to play right now". With patience and a bit of firm instruction, we know this endearing little fellow could blossom into a terrific companion.

ESSEX Rob Ivy • ivy@westelcom.com

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or all of you high school seniors, there’s a new scholarship soon to be available to help pay for college.

It’s open to any high school senior planning to go to an accredited four year college or university who resides in the Town of Essex. t doesn’t matter what high school you’re attending now, but you do have to be an Essex resident. Lawson and Clint Allen, long time summer residents down at “The Barracks” are funding this generous offer through the Essex Community Fund.

The details aren’t completely worked out yet, but I’ll let you know as soon as I get them.

This Saturday is the Planned Parenthood Polar Plunge, where in exchange for pledges of support, otherwise sensible people jump into bone-chilling Lake Champlain. It all starts at 11 a.m. at the home of George Davis and Susan Bacot-Davis, just north of the ferry dock, and includes lunch for the plungers and their benefactors. I myself was invited to go jump in the lake, but I’ll wait until July. Last year, this event raised over $3,700. What with all the warm weather we’re having, this hardly seems polar to me. I’m more impressed and amused when great chunks of ice mingle with the swimmers.

The Whallonsburg Grange is putting on a dance this Saturday evening, starting at 7:30 p.m. There will be a DJ playing all sorts of music and it’s open to all, regardless of age. In other Grange news, Andy Buchanan’s lecture series on the history of humanity can be heard as a podcast on North Country Public Radio, should you be so fortunate as to have a high speed internet connection. We are still on dial-up, although just over the way at George Sayward’s farm, there’s a big spot on Verizon’s maps with excellent service. They claim a new tower coming on line this fall may improve things here.

OneWorkSource in E’town is offering to prepare your income taxes at no charge if your income is under $50,000 a year. Call them at 800-675-2668 for more details.

The Essex Inn is serving special prix fixe dinners every Friday into the spring.

Please call ahead for reservations. The Inn continues to host the wildly popular Thursday happy hour, with complimentary appetizers and good deals on cocktails.

Out in the garden, I pulled back mulch to find little garlic shoots poking out of the ground. And although it seems too early, I’m going to plant a couple of short rows of spinach and lettuce and see what happens.

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he Westport Central School Drama Club has a treat in store for us— their production of The Love of Three Oranges, billed as a raucous slapstick comedy, will take place on Friday, March 30, and Saturday, March 31, at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. Prince Tartaglia's life is filled with misery until an evil witch curses him to search for three giant oranges. His quest is more "fruitful" than you might think, and the prince discovers love, friendship, and laughter as he meets wizards, monarchs, and a wild narrator who isn't sure how removed from the story she really is.

It's an update of an old favorite tale, written by Hillary DePiano from a comedia dell' arte scenario by Carlo Gozzi. The WCS production is directed by Cathy Brankman and Paul Mudie, with sound and lighting by Jim Carroll and music direction by Heather Olson. The music will be performed by WCS junior Soyoung Park, our foreign exchange student from Korea who's already an accomplished pianist, and who's being hosted by the Hebrinks. The cast spans grades 7-12, and

features seniors Alexa Mitchell, Delaney Sears, Mallory Sudduth, Jonathan Magoon, Allison Sherman, Austin Martin, and Ethan Markwica. Now there's a wild and crazy bunch if ever I saw one. And hugely talented. It promises to quite an evening.

Then on Sunday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Wadhams Free Library teams up with Dogwood Bread Company for Sunday Brunch, A Sourdough Waffle and Frittata Extravaganza, hosted by the bakery with proceeds to benefit the library. (No foolin'.) The brunch idea for this annual fundraiser has turned out to be a whole lot of fun, and this is the third time we've done it this way. It's a tasty and (who would have guessed) quite filling way to show your support for the library.

Dogwood owner Courtney Fair puts the same attention into waffle-slinging that he does into crafting one of his gorgeous and distinctive chairs, stools, and tables (all of which you can see at the bakery). Well, maybe not quite the same level of detail.

But you can't eat a table, dude, even with maple syrup, strawberries, and whipped cream.

ELIZABETHTOWN Helen DeChant • 873-9279 / time4hfd@yahoo.com

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hile we're being teased about Spring, our unusual weather that we've been having, makes most of us wonder what kind of summer this year will bring. I'm sure no one wants a repeat of last year's surprises. I know it caught many of us off guard, with that in mind it's never too early to "Be Prepared".

I recently attended a presentation on setting up a household emergency plan. The information was excellent and it can start with knowing who to call, how to escape your home safely, and what to have ready to go when needed. A great idea was to start with a backpack that you have some essentials in, including a list of your medications, which I would have never thought of, and have this hanging near your coat and keys. If you would like the full information, please contact Chris Carpenter at the Essex County Public Health, 873-3500, she will gladly help you.

Enjoy playing or watching basketball?

Then get involved in the the 20th Anniversary of the "Pat Ward Memorial Basketball Tournament". Saturday, March 24, beginning at 11:30 a.m., players from all over the area will team up, to compete in seven

games to benefit the Pat Ward Memorial Fund. The fund goes to honor senior members of the Lion's soccer team. There will be food, activities, and a 50/50 raffle. If you're interested in playing for Elizabethtown, please meet at 11 a.m. For more information, Please contact Mr. Tyler at 9628739.

The Annual Kiwanis Charity Breakfast is Sunday, March 25, at the Deer's Head Restaurant from 9 a.m. until noon. This breakfast is to benefit the the Food Shelf, so come out and treat your family to a great meal.

Mark your calendars for the Lake Champlain Bridge Celebration on Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20. Many exciting events will be going on between our great state of New York and our Vermont neighbors. More information will follow, as it develops.

Special note...for those that are in the proposed Elizabethtown Hamlet sewer district. There will be a "Sewer Easement" meeting on Wednesday, March 28, at the Hand House on River Street, at 6 p.m.

Please attend to find out the latest updates on the project.

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Janice Allen • 963-8912 • allens@willex.com Kyle Page • kmpage1217@charter.net

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really don’t need to say how wonderful the weather has been lately. I’m back to my daily walks and am coming across a lot of people busy sprucing up their yards. If you haven’t had a chance, check out the Chasm or any parts of the AuSable River as the melt off from the mountains is giving us a beautiful fast moving surge, but much calmer than last year!

Water bills have been sent out and mention was made that if there are any septic or sewage issues to contact the village first as solutions may be at hand. I definitely will be able to tell you more about this as I’ve been dealing with a long running dry well issue myself.

Both the Knights of Columbus and the Keeseville Catholic Churches with regards to the Adoration on Sundays are looking for new members. Interested people should contact the Knights at 834-4689; Those interested in helping with Adoration should call the Church at 834-7100.

I noticed a sign up that the Elks Lodge is offering Fish Frys on Friday nights from 5

until 7:30 pm.

Spring definitely has sprung when Mac’s Ice Cream Stand opens up and it has as of this past Saturday. My son and I made the trek on St. Patrick’s Day and enjoyed burgers, fries, and green shakes in honor of the day. Nice to see Paul and Kay out of hibernation! Now I can again enjoy the dilemma of walking for health but wanting to stop there for a cone which completely replaces all the calories I walked off. And yes, I can hear Kay now reminding me that they do serve yogurt as well!

On a similar note along the lines of why I enjoy living in our community so much, I have to mention what a nice and personable staff Mac’s Grocery store has. Even though I am a couple year transplant without a previous history and I like to keep to myself when not walking or working, I have gotten to know many of the staff by name and personality and have had many pleasant conversations with them. Another joy of a small town community that I am very grateful for.

Stay safe and well and enjoy the weather.

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pring is not on the calendar yet, but the weather these past few days sure have been spring like, so warm. People are out walking, running, picking up around their homes a very welcome sight. I need to note that we are often are told that if we want to keep our communities healthy, we need to buy locally and support businesses in our community. I hope you are aware of the great job the County Store and Village Meat Market have stepped up to the plate and provide a good variety of food items, gasoline, and other needed items and do not forget the local drug store.

If we want them to remain solid we need to purchase there as much as possible. The local restaurants are another example of offering great meals. The bowling alley offers some interesting evenings of pleasure. The churches also offer great meals, the Catholic church had a Sunday after services lunch this past week; the Willsboro United Methodist Church will start their monthly public suppers on April 4, this month serving Roast Pork and for dessert homemade pies. This church will have their monthly suppers on the first Wednesday of each month until late fall. Local organizations

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keith@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — Essex County Manager Daniel Palmer is preparing a final report on the Horace Nye Nursing Home in Elizabethtown.

“Generally, this report is to answer questions that I know are out there and deserve a thorough review before anyone is asked to make a final decision on the home,” Palmer said. “I think that all of you should get a chance to look at that.”

Palmer talked about the report during the March 19 county committee meetings.

Palmer said that the report would also review other studies that had been done on the nursing home as far back as 2004.

“We are going back as far as 2004 and looking at everyone of the recommendations from those reports, if they were implemented or not, why or why not they were implemented and how so.”

Palmer said that he hoped to have it completed within the next two weeks.

Concern over closure

Members of the Board of Supervisors also expressed concern over reports that the FEMA office in Lake Placid would be closing down.

“I have a big concern with shutting down operations in Lake Placid,” Jay Supervisor and County Chair Randy Douglas said. “There are still a lot of problems here in Essex County. I have offered them space at the Jay Community Center in Au Sable Forks without rent. I am worried about losing them.”

“Bob Gatley has been meeting me in my offices regularly and they have been speaking with us locally,” Elizabethtown Supervisor Margaret Bartley said.

“When he told me they were going back to Albany, I asked where are we going to go to get a hold of you and get a response as soon as we have been able to with you here in Lake Placid. There is still a lot to be done.”

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Doug Hoffman: The Republican accountant from Lake Placid announced he is seeking endorsements to run for Assembly, stating that he will commit to the race if he received the proper endorsements.

Bob Regan: The Republican and former Glens Falls Mayor has been an attorney with the state Legislature for seven years and has served as a deputy commissioner with Empire State Development.

Dan Stec: Perhaps the first candidate officially in the race, the Republican Queensbury Supervisor is the current chairman of the Warren County Board of Supervisors. Stec said that he was interested in the position 10 years ago, but wanted to gain more experience which he now believes will be to his benefit.

Evelyn Wood: The Republican Thurman supervisor is the most inexperienced member of the field, having served less than 15 months as the supervisor of Thurman.

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“I am doing a couple of different things “I have known Dan and his family for 10 right now,” Douglas said. “I am meeting with years,” Belanger said. “We met when I was fundraising people, polling people and my Teresa’s campaign manager and Dan ran family. If I do it, it will be 100 percent in.” against her in the endorsement process. He is Douglas said that he was interested in the the conservative Republican that has all the fact that Douglas Hoffman, who is also confamily values, knowledge of our local and sidering a third run for Congress, has anstate issue with the experience we need.” nounced that he would be seeking both ReBelanger said that when Sayward anpublican and Conservative Party endorsenounced that she was stepping down from the ments for the Assembly race. assembly seat last month, he kept a watchful “I am very curious to see if Hoffman stays eye as candidates contemplated running for in this race,” Douglas said. the post.

Overall, the Jay supervisor said that he “I worked hard for the Assemblywoman to should make a decision by the end of the insure we were represented from someone in week.

Essex County when Senator Little filled Sena“In the next few days, I will know more,” tor Stafford’s post,” Belanger said. “I was comDouglas said. “I would say that this week I mitted personally and professionally to do will have the time to weigh everything out.” that again when she announced her retireEssex County Democratic Party Chair Sue ment, until the field became vacant of Essex montgomery Corey said that she is anxiously candidates.” awaiting the Douglas decision.

Belanger said that his choice became clear “I am waiting just like everyone else right after Essex County Republicans Thomas Scoznow,” Corey said. “I think that he would be a zafava of Moriah and Lorilee Sheehan of Willsgreat candidate.” boro decided not to run for the post.

Corey said, without giving names, that “It was very clear who would look after us there have been “a couple” other Democrats up here in the North Country the way Teresa who have expressed interest in the job, but she did,” Belanger said. “I called and offered my feels comfortable with Douglas because of services to Dan Stec and I endorse him as a an their work together in Essex County. individual in hopes the Essex County republi“There are a couple others who have shown can Committee will follow suit.” interest, but I am hoping to hear from Randy Belanger has also worked with Doug Hoffvery, very soon.” man, who last week said that he would be Douglas had previously stated that he was seeking endorsements for the 113th seat while going to try and make a decision on a run for continuing to contemplate a run for Congress.

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Under the limited continuous search, local forest rangers, search and rescue teams and others will conduct spot searches and training exercises in the area, and periodic overflights of helicopters will search the lands and waters in the area.

On March 15, Regional Forest Ranger Capt.

John Streiff said the search parties consisted of 120 volunteers, 25 Rangers, a DEC airboat, and 25 New York state personnel, including an Aviation unit with a helicopter, dive teams and K-9 units brought in from Syracuse.

“For the most part, we’ve concluded our land-based search in the mile radius from Colin’s last known point,” Streiff said. “We’re becoming more and more technical as far as aviation support flyovers and we’re now expecting help from Fort Drum as far as helicopters to help fly over the Raquette River and support from State Police Aviation. We continue to utilize state police under-water cameras and divers in certain sections of the river, but it has not led to any leads at this point.”

Investigators are looking into allegations that Gillis may have been involved in an altercation at the party where he was last seen.

“We’re taking different investigative steps and one of the things were trying to do is construct a time line of events from that night,” State Police Capt. John Tibbits said. “The folks that were at the party have been very cooperative and a lot of instances they have given us a lot of leads that we have followed up on.”

Police will be re-interviewing members of the party Gillis attended and trying to put together a timeline of what happened at the party, when and if he left to meet someone afterward. Police are using evidence collected through Gillis’ cell phone.

Tibbits said the police will not be ruling anything out at this point in the investigation, in the same way searchers won’t rule out areas on the ground search.

“We’re not running out of options, but we are narrowing down what our options are,” he said.

Search efforts continued on Saturday, March 17, with 50 volunteers, five forest rangers, and two State Police K-9 units and a volunteer with a search dog looked along the land. No search efforts were undertaken on or in waters in the area.

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All reasonable efforts have been made to search all probable areas where Gillis may have been located, according to DEC officials.

With the exception of a few personal items found on Monday, March 12, located along State Route 3, no signs of Gillis have been found. The nature of the personal items have not been released.

Forest rangers, State Police, local emergency response agencies and the area search and rescue teams, assisted by hundreds of volunteers from the community spent seven days searching more than 2,000 acres of lands, miles of the Raquette River and both Raquette Pond and Piercefield Flow.

Community volunteers alone expended more than 1,000 person days or approximately 10,000 hours actively searching for Gillis.

On Saturday evening, March 10, Gillis was reported to have wandered away from a social gathering at a private residence on Paskungameh Road in Tupper Lake. He was last seen walking on State Route 3 heading toward Piercefield around 1:45 a.m. Sunday, March 11.

State Police Capt. Scott Heggelke said that they had talked to three different drivers who had seen Gillis Sunday morning, the first of which offered to give the teenager a ride, the second having passed by and then driven to the Tupper Lake Police Office to report the matter, along with a third who had been interviewed after the case was opened.

“The Tupper Lake department got in touch with State Police, who made a sweep of the area,” Heggelke said. “When our car went by, they did not pass anybody, and that is a pretty quiet part of the night.”

Heggelke said that other options continue to remain open.

“We are interviewing everybody who was at the party, other friends, monitoring Facebook activity,” Heggelke said. “We are going to keep going until we exhaust everything.”

That includes checking in with friends at Brockport University, where Gillis was enrolled. Authorities said that the campus officials had been talking to friends there and had investigated his dorm room. He was on spring break at the time of his disappearance.

Gillis is 6” 1’ tall and weighs 170 pounds.

Police have said he was wearing a white shirt with black stripes, blue jeans and red sneakers.

Anyone with any information that may help in locating Gillis is asked to call the State Police at 897-2000.

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“Colin, if you are out there, no one is going to be mad at you. Please get in touch and let us know that you are OK,” John said.

“Reach out to us and let us know that you're OK,” Patty added. “The bottom line is, we want you to come home.”

“I got the call Sunday afternoon, and I was here as soon as I could get here,” Lyndon said. “I was in the woods that evening and stayed there looking for him into Monday.”

John Gillis said that the last time he and Patty had seen their son was around 8:30 p.m. Saturday evening, when he left to go to a party.

“Patty and I had just had dinner with him,” John said. “He was pumped up about seeing his friends and joking about how this was the 2012 reunion. It was normal for him to go out and see friends. We were laughing and having a good time, like we always do with Colin.”

The family also took the chance to thank the Department of Environmental Conservation, State Police and local fire departments and volunteers for their work in searching for their son.

“We don’t know where he is, but we know where he is not thanks to the incredible support from the people of this area,” John said.

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and they have all been searching hard to find him. We are just riding the wave of this support.”

“That’s the real question; where is he?”

Lyndon said. “Being out with the search crews has been amazing. The town support has been exceptional and everyone has the same goal — to find Colin. The people here are what is helping us through this.”

“He’s a great kid. Why would you not want to find him?” Patty said.

Patty also said that Colin’s younger brother, Ian, was in classes at Tupper Lake High School, where he was being kept busy both during and after school.

“He is in the musical at the school this weekend and has been kept busy with that,” she said. “It‘s good for him to be busy.”

John said that he could not think of any reason why Colin would have gone into the woods that evening, but that he was experienced in the local terrain.

“He’s a Boy Scout and he is very familiar with the woods,” John said. “I can’t think of any reason why he would have went into them.”

“We know the woods, and we were taught what to do if we get lost in the woods,” Lyndon said.

Colin Gillis was last seen at about 1:45 a.m. Sunday, March 11, walking on Route 3 near the Franklin/St. Lawrence County line.

The family urged anyone with information on Collin to call the New York State Police at 897-2000.

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“We hoped we would get community involvement, but we didn’t expect this — how many kids got the community involved in their projects,” said Kazmierczak.

Not only did the local community and parents get on board to help organize and foster interest in the events, but many area organizations, such as The Wild Center, The Adirondack Museum, and The Nature Conservancy (among many others) were present with their

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Other projects were looking to alert visitors and parents to societal concerns. The seventhgrade class conducted an experiment on reaction time and distracted driving, using those who attended the event as their subjects.

“I feel like it would tell them [the participants] not to drive and talk on the cell phone — it isn’t safe,” said seventh grader Ethan Giglinto.

The night culminated with two events in front of a packed house in the gymnasium. The first was an egg drop contest in which students designed containers to protect an egg from breaking when it was dropped from the gym catwalk to the floor below. Four designs succeeded.

In the second and final event, teams of sixth graders raced hover crafts the length of the gym floor. Team Sparta defeated Team Hippies 2-1 in the best of three series.

The night’s success is already building anticipation for next year.

“I’ve heard a lot of kids say ‘I know what I want to do next year,’” said Werner. “If it’s anything like this year’s event, it will be something to get excited about.”

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KEENE VALLEY — The Keene Central School held the Keene Central School Super Scientific Science Slam – the first event of its kind for the school — on Thursday, March 8.

“It’s a combination of individual projects, team projects, and other displays,” said event coordinator Jen Kazmierczak, whose first and sixth graders took part in the event.

“We thought, ‘Let’s make a night where we can have kids come in and learn about and get excited about science,’ and it turned into a Super Scientific Science Slam,” Kazmierczak said.

“We wanted to do a night where science could be participatory and interactive,” said middle and high school life science teacher Mary Werner. “We were trying to make science fun — too many times people get intimidated by it.”

“The idea came from a simple conversation.

We sent a note to the superintendent and she said to run with it,” added Kazmierczak. A planning team of parents, teachers, and community members organized the event.

“We had a lot of parental support,” said Werner. “It’s a very supportive community.”

own science displays and tables.

But of the roughly 70 displays and events, most were put together by the students themselves — either individually, in teams, or as part of a class project.

“We’ve never done one of these events before, so it’s really cool to see everyone get into it,” said senior Anna Kowanko, who, with her physics class, created a display, complete with dominos and marbles, that was designed to show energy transfer.

Kowanko is planning on majoring in biology or biochemistry in college.

“It’s cool seeing how all the experiments have to do with what you find every day,” said eighth grader Brianna Joannette, who, with her friend Vanessa Held, was displaying how limes can transfer electric current due to their acidity.

“I got the idea from a book on Leonardo DiVinci,” said homeschooled fifth grader Aiden Daniels, whose trebuchet was firing tennis balls the length of the gymnasium. “I named

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“The audience will be blown away by the energy level of the students throughout the performance,” Keene Central School Social Studies teacher and director Brad Hurlburt said.

The reenactment of the medieval tragedy by the cast of 25 high school students is sure to surprise the audience members, Hurlburt said.

“It’s a very dark and catharsis purging of excess emotion,” Ben Ellis, Keene Central School English teacher, faculty director and an actor in the production said. “This isn’t a play for everyone, especially young children.”

The play is full of very powerful themes including the supernatural, sword fights, murder, deceit, and death. Ellis said the play will be a “true tragedy” “It’s a very redemptive play,” Hurlburt said.

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Ellis and Hurlburt attribute the plays success to a mature and talented group of actors that participated in the play.

“We can only run this because we have such a gifted cast,” Ellis said.

The lead character, Junior Sam Balzac, is said to be a captivating Macbeth by his directors.

Due to the small student body at Keene Central school, several faculty members are participating in the play, teacher Harry Fine acts as the Scottish King Duncan. Hurlburt said with a production of this size, he and Ellis have had students play multiple parts and added faculty members to the cast.

“A production of this magnitude requires a big cast and with a small school we’ve risen to the challenge to fill all spots in house,” Hurlburt said.

To set the scene not just for the script but the scene in which Shakespeare wrote the play to be performed, Hurlburt said audience members should expect to experience the actors working with the shadows and the sort of lighting to be found in a Shakespeare play acted out on the 1600’s.

“You wouldn’t have seen florescent lighting on a Shakespeare play, so we have taken the time to perfect the lighting to give us the effect we want,” Hurlburt said.

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March 24, 2012

Westport Lady Eagles coach Tom Beauvais enters BCANY Hall of Fame

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com GLENS FALLS — The man credited with putting Section VII girls basketball on the map was enshrined in the Basketball Coaches Association of New York Hall of Fame.

Tom Beauvais, who turned the Westport girls varsity program into a perennial power, was inducted along with seven other coaches March 18 in Glens Falls along with a two basketball officials.

“What a great honor,” Beauvais said as he took to the podium. “I am thrilled to receive this.”

The man known simply as “Coach” said that there were many to thank.

“I think it is important to thank my family for their never-ending support as the sports seasons overlapped and the year turned into one sporting event,” he said. “The parents for the dedication they gave to their children and the program, the players who worked extremely hard to fill their potential and all the assistant coaches who were committed to give the student athletes a positive experience.”

Beauvais added that his greatest moments as a coach have come after the careers of his players are over.

“As coaches and athletes, most of us have played for a coach that has shown us the foundations to build upon for success,” he said.

“The biggest thing I take away is the success that our players have carried forward into their lives and the pride that I have in seeing so many of them coaching basketball.”

Beauvais received his Hall of Fame plaque from BCANY Executive Director Dave Archer and Assistant Executive Director Ben Nelson, who had coached with Beauvais.

“We had a great run and a lot of run doing it,” Nelson said. “Tom was a great guy to work

Retired Westport coach Tom Beauvais, third from left, was honored at the annual Tanneberger Memorial Tournament March 16 for being inducted into the BCANY Hall of Fame. He was joined by Tanneberger committee members Jeff Schwoebel, James Forcier, Michael Tyler, Carol Tanneberger Schwoebel and Peter Frisbee.

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hand for the induction ceremony, including the Lady Eagles most heralded alum, Julie Freeman-Moore.

“Coach is fun,” she said. “If you like basketball, you are going to love playing for coach. I have always loved the game but when you learn the fundamentals from Coach, it makes it more fun. If you have a question, you have someone that you can go back to. It is about sharing your knowledge and he does that because he does not want anyone to fail.”

“It is a long deserved honor,” said Dr. Erin Pratt Schroeder. “He was the best coach I ever had. Everything is compared to the time that I spent with Coach Beauvais as far as teaching and the life experience.”

“Playing for coach was such an honor,” Julie Frisbee Schloat said. “He taught us discipline and gave us confidence in ourselves as girls. I was able to go on to a teaching and coaching career myself and I felt that I have been able to play out all of the life lessons that Coach Beauvais had taught me.”

“Coach is one of the most wonderful influences in my life,” Alison Beal Honovic said.

“Playing basketball for him at Westport was some of my fondest memories.”

“I think it is well deserved,” Frances Holzhauer said. “I was, like, the most uncoachable person ever and I look up to Coach Beauvais because he had his hands full with me and I love him for that.”

“Coach has been great for us and now he is into the hockey and that is something we can talk about,” Becky Holzhauer said.

The leg work to go with the induction was handled through Waters and former Westport player and assistant coach Rebecca Dayton, who said it was an honor to help make the day possible.

“It was a great way to reconnect with the girls that I had played with and the girls that played for him,” Dayton said. “Playing for coach and coaching with him was a great thrill.

I was also able to ride home with him from practice since we were neighbors, so getting that 10 minutes of extra coaching each day. We have always had a special relationship and I am just thrilled to be a part of this.”

Beauvais was joined in the BCANY Hall of Fame by officials James Burr and John Cahill; and coaches Les Barton, Paul Callaghan, John Carey, Robert Cimmino, Carlyle Gainey, Sister Maria Pares and Mike Deane.

with. We had so much fun over those years. It just was a great time.”

Nelson also said that the players that were part of Westport’s success should also take joy out of this achievement.

“What a tribute to them as well,” he said.

Section VII girls basketball chair Greg Waters of Beekmantown said it was a great moment for Beauvais, Westport and Section VII. “Tom is the first coach to ever get into the Hall of Fame from our Section,” Waters said.

“He did a lot for the sport as far as club and AAU basketball. It was incredible when you went through the application process to see the

number of things that he was involved in within his community, within the section and within the state.”

“I can’t think of a better person for this honor,” Mike Pratt said. “Tom has been so instrumental in every aspect of coaching in regards to the girls teams. He has been a very positive factor for the girls in Westport and his record really just speaks for itself.”

“It’s been a great ride for Tom,” James Forcier, who was a senior at Westport when Beauvais started his education and coaching career there, said. “He was fresh out of Indiana State University and he grew as a coach just like our kids grew through his experience.”

Current Westport head coach Hokey McKinley, who replaced Beauvais after he retired in 2002, said his attitude was a key part of his appeal.

“It was one of Coach’s real strengths,” McKinley said. “He was always smiling and loved being around the kids. You could see the joy that he brought to it every single day. Even in rough times he was always smiling and positive.”

McKinley added that Beauvais also raised the bar for Section VII basketball, not just the Westport program.

“He raised the level of basketball in Section VII considerably for girls,” McKinley said. “He expected them to be every bit as athletic and committed as the guys. He was the first coach in Section VII to bring that out.”

A number of former players were also on-

Senior outing changes

Burdick to speak

ELCS budget meeting set

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SARANAC LAKE — Due to melting conditions, the Will Rogers Senior Outing Club’s March event will not be held at Dewey Mountain, as originally planned. Instead a Fun with Fitness afternoon will be held at Will Rogers on Tuesday, March 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. Choose from the fitness room, ping-pong, pool, Wii bowling or Wii balance or try them all. There is no limit but in order to attend, reservations must be made by calling Jenn Grisi at 891-7117 or emailing her at retireatwillrogers@verizon.net.

SARANAC LAKE — On Saturday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m., Stan Burdick will present his one man show Tall Tales AND Riotous Rhymes. This program is a stand-up performance featuring recitations of familiar and unusual poems and stories accompanied by large cartoon panels to illustrate each.

This program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Debbie Kanze at 891-7117.

ELIZABETHTOWN — The Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School Board of Education will hold a special meeting Wednesday, April 17, at 5-5:30 p.m. with a possible board member video conferencing in the conference room. The agenda items will be the adoption of the proposed school budget by the board and any actions that may properly come before the board. Every is welcome.

WESTPORT — The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is pleased to announce that Kristin E. Linder has been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2011 semester. Kristin, child of Carol Linder and Dan Linder, is a native of Westport. She is persuing a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD). Kristin will graduate in 2014.

Cell phone drive a success ELIZABETHTOWN — The Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union (TFCU) concluded their third annual cell phone drive, Wednesday, Feb. 29.

Dozens of cell phones and several large bags of clothing were collected and donated to the STOP Domestic Violence Center of Essex County, where the cell phones will be turned into emergency 911 lifelines for victims of domestic violence. TFCU wishes to express their sincere thanks to everyone who participated in the drive.

“We’re extremely pleased to support this important agency in our communities through the generosity of our members,” TFCU President and CEO, Shawn Hayes said.

The cell phones that are collected through TFCU’s drive serve about 50 clients annually. Any phones that are not given out by the end of the year are sent to Verizon for refurbishment, with proceeds from refurbishment being returned to the Center to help support their program. Anyone wanting to donate cell phones can mail them to Verizon's Hope Line Project. A postage-paid mailing label is available in the Newsroom on TFCU’s website; www.tfcunow.com. Cell phones mailed to this address will be distributed to victims of domestic violence.

Silk painting workshop planned WHALLONSBURG — There will be a silk painting workshop with Robin Gucker on Saturday, March 24, from 9 a.m. until noon at the Black Kettle farm in Whallonsburg.

Learn the art of silk painting as you create scarves or wall hangings with colorful dyes and gutta resist. Cost for adults is $20 for materials and class. 9 to noon on March 24th. For more information, call 963-7385.

Auction slated PLATTSBURGH — Bridge Street Auction will host an on-site "Storage Auction War,” at Easy Self Storage, located at 788 State Route 3 in Plattsburgh, on Saturday, March 24, at 1 p.m. There are over 10 units to be sold.

Kindergarten registration set 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.

ELCS plans meeting ELIZABETHTOWN — The Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School Board of Education will hold a special meeting Wednesday, April 26 at 5 p.m. with a possible board member video conferencing in the conference room. The agenda item will be voting on the BOCES Administrative Budget and CVES Board Members and any actions that may properly come before the board. Every is welcome.

Clean energy conference set LAKE PLACID — There will be a North Country Clean Energy Conference June 2122, 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.

Send projects via e-mail to anca@adirondack.org with "Clean Energy Conference Presentation" in the subject line.

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ITHACA — Cornell University's Liam Davis of Willsboro has been placed on the Dean's List of the College of Arts and Sciences for Excellence in Scholarship for the Fall 2011 semester.

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Madeline Hooper, a 2007 graduate of Keene Central School, received her bachelor's degree from Flagler University in St. Augustine, Fla., in 2010.

She received the Outstanding Sport Management Student honor at the commencement ceremony. She received her master's degree in Sport and Entertainment Management from the University of South Carolina at Columbia in December of 2011. She has recently taken a position as an Event and Marketing Manager for Feld Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois. Madeline is the daughter of Fred and Karen Hooper of Elizabethtown.

CANTON — Corinne A. Becker, of Saranac Lake, has been selected for membership in the St. Lawrence University chapter of Beta Beta Beta, the national biology honorary society. Becker is a member of the Class of 2013 at St. Lawrence, in Canton, New York, and is majoring in Biology. Becker graduated from Saranac Lake High School.

To be eligible for membership, a student must have completed four biology courses and have a 3.5 average (based on a perfect 4.0 scale) in those courses and a 3.25 overall academic average. The biology major is one of the most popular at St. Lawrence.

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March 24, 2012

Elizabethtown-Lewis looks to tackle $279,342 gap in budget ELIZABETHTOWN — It could be worse.

Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School Superintendent Gail Else said that if it were not for serious decisions made in previous years, the district could be looking at much more than $279,342 in savings that they have to make in order to be in compliance with the state tax cap.

“We’re good,” Else said at an ELCS budget hearing March 14. “We’re in good shape because the board has made some tough decisions in the past, and that has put us in a better position then other schools around us.”

According to the state tax cap formula, which starts at 2 percent and takes certain factors into consideration, ELCS has a tax cap of 2.54 percent, allowing them to increase their tax levy from the 2011-12 amount of $3,253,746 to no higher than $3,336,450 in 2012-13.

Based on preliminary budget estimates, the district is expecting $7,520,738 in ex-

penses.

Revenues, however, can only reach an estimated total of $7,241,396, which includes an infusion of $400,000 from the fund balance.

If the revenues go over that amount, it would put the tax levy over the cap limit, which would mean voters would have to support the spending plan with a 60 percent supermajority.

“These are broad estimates right now, and it should not be a huge struggle to get to where we need to be,” Else said. “We will not have a reduction in staff. We think that it will be a piece here and a piece there, across the board.”

Else said that issues like special education costs, decreasing enrollment and the need for a new bus all factor into the budget process.

Else said that they are very hopeful that the state will provide their spending plan on or before April 1.

“Everything that I am hearing is that the state will have an on-time budget, and that is huge for us,” she said.

Paddle tennis winners named

‘Page One’ to be shown

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ELIZABETHTOWN — The Canadians (Joel Morris and Sam Huttig) won first place in the Social Center Paddle Tennis Tournament March 16. Hubert Roland (Damien Gay and Trevor Brooks) took second place, Don’t Care (Faith Bona with a little help from Paul Pulsifer) won third place and Super Duper Jelly Beans (Koby Rider and Logan Phinney) took fourth place.

Turkey shoot set WILLSBORO — The Willsboro Fish & Game Club we be having a turkey shoot on March 25, from noon to 3 p.m.

Participants can use riles, pistols and blackpowder guns at 50 to 265 yards. For more information contact Wayne Ashline at 963-7908.

WHALLONSBURG — On Saturday, March 31, the Champlain Valley Film Society presents Page One: Inside the New York Times. Featuring two special speakers, Press-Republican Editor Lois Clermont and Valley News Editor Keith Lobdell will introduce this film and answer questions afterward. This award-winning, eye-opening documentary explores the ways the Internet have changed the way we get our new. Will Google, Twitter, WikiLeaks and others replace newspapers? "A gotta-see doc" say Entertainment Weekly and Esquire called it "essential viewing."

Showtime is 8 p.m. at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall. Adults-$5 Under 18-$2.

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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stephen@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — The room fell silent as Hailey Ann Aube walked up to the microphone.

“Tuna,” said the sixth grader from Moriah Central School as all eyes at a packed gymnasium at Seton Catholic Central focused on her. “T. U. N. A. Tuna.”

She looked to the judges as the green flag went up, signaling her success.

Tu n a k i c k e d o ff t h e 2 0 1 2 C h a m p l a i n Va l l e y E d u c a t i o n a l S e r v i c e s R e g i o n a l S p e l l i n g B e e F r i d a y M a rc h 2 h o s t e d b y H a y l e y L a P o i n t , a m e t e o ro l o g i s t f o r WPTZ. “Their motivation, poise and courage have brought them here,” she said. “Despite tonight’s outcome, they are all winners.”

The event occurs yearly and covers Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties, w i t h t h e P re s s - R e p u b l i c a n a c t i n g a s t h e media sponsor. School districts send their grade-level winners to the regional bee, while the winner of Friday night’s event qualifies for the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C. “It is an academic competition, which gives students an opportunity to study words and learn the origins of words and learn to spell words and understand the v o c a b u l a r y o f t h e w o rd , ” s a i d J a n e Landry of Champlain Valley Educational Services.

She believes it is a great program and opportunity for students. They are able to participate in an academi c competition and compete against other schools, meeting students from around the region.

E l a i n e R i c e , re a d e r f o r t h e re g i o n a l spelling bee, advised students not to rush through words and to remember to say the word so judges know they heard it.

Each student had two and a half minutes to complete the word.

Orange followed tuna, and then cotton, as Rice said, “That shirt is made of 100 percent cotton,” using each word in a sen-

month covered dish after Sunday morning service.

Child care available Sunday & Thursday.

Handicapped accessible. For more information call 518-523-3652.

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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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.”

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

Pastor Dick Hoff. Sunday Morning Worship 9:15 a.m. & 11 a.m.; Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Sunday

Evening 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday Night Prayer 7 p.m.; Teen Club Saturday 6 p.m.; Olympian Club Sunday 5:30 p.m. (Sept. - May) Email: westportbiblech@westelcom.com St. Philip Neri Catholic Church - 6603 Main St., Father 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.

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

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

St. Margaret’s Roman Catholic Church - 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.

Wilmington Church of the Nazarene - Wilmington, NY. 946-7708. Bob Hess, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship Service - 11 a.m.; Wednesday - Night Teen Group 7 p.m. - 8 p.m., Bible Study - Every Tuesday with Potluck at 6:00 p.m. and Bible Study at 7 p.m. Church Office hours - Tues. - Thurs. in the a.m. www.wilmingtonnazarene.org

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tence to ensure students understood it.

T h e w o rd z e ro i n s p i re d a s e n t e n c e about the local weather as Rice said, “We have had just a few days with below-zero temperatures.”

Opera was the first word that presented a problem, as a young woman spelled it wrong, returning to her seat in tears as the tournament went on.

Other words that posed a problem during the first round included melba, mentor, mammoth and gruff.

The word pickle, spelled correctly, ended the first round.

R o u n d t w o s t a r t e d w i t h e m b a rg o , spelled correctly, followed by the words c a n a r y, ru p t u re , l i b r a r y, c a n i n e , a n d m e a s u re , w h i c h t h e m o re t h a n 6 0 s t u d e n t s i n g r a d e s f o u r t h ro u g h e i g h t g o t right.

S t u d e n t s s t u m b l e d o n w o rd s s u c h a s wanderlust and democracy, with diagnosis marking the end of the second round.

The event included a third oral round and a written fourth round.

Moriah Central School student Nicolas Manfred earned the title of Spelling Bee grand champion, as well as the seventhg r a d e t i t l e , b y s p e l l i n g t h e w o rd “ q u i nine” correctly.

Individual grade-level winners for this year ’s bee were: Plattsburgh City Schools student Gareth Mansfield, fourth grade; P l a t t s b u rg h s t u d e n t J e re m y C u i , f i f t h grade; Saranac Central student Kenna Fasking, sixth grade; and Jillian Dean f ro m Wi l l s b o ro C e n t r a l S c h o o l , e i g h t h grade.

Manfred also won a savings bond, oneyear subscription to Encyclopedia Britannica Online, a gift certificate to Amazon.com, a Merriam-Webster ’s Third New International Dictionary, and a Val e r i e ’ s S u p p l e m e n t s p e l l i n g - w o rd re source.

Manfred further will attend the Scripps National Spelling Bee in washington, D.C., later this year.

“It feels good,” Manfred said.

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shop, “Resume Building,” OneWorkSource, 103 Hand Ave, 1-3 p.m. 873-2341, clawrence@acapinc.org.

SARANAC LAKE—The Will Rogers Senior Outing Club’s Fun with Fitness afternoon, 78 Will Rogers Drive, 1– 3 p.m.

891-7117, retireatwillrogers@verizon.net.

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

Friday, March 23 LAKE PLACID —Reason To Smile Benefit, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr. 6:30 p.m. $8 adults, $5 ages 12 and under. 523-2512, www.LakePlacidArts.org.

LAKE PLACID —Shake Your Chakras, Rock Your Soul, Yoga Weekend, The Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa, 77 Mirror Lake Drive, 523-2544 or visit www.mirrorlakeinn.com.

KEESEVILLE—Friday Fish Frys, Keeseville Elks Lodge #2072, 1 Elk Lane Keeseville, Haddock or Shrimp, fries and coleslaw $7.95 each 5-7:30 p.m.

LAKE PLACID —Daniel Hausner photography exhibit opening reception, Lake Placid Public Library, 2471 Main St. 5-7 p.m. 523-3200 TUPPER LAKE— How the Universe Works Black Holes, Flamers Theater, The Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 24 KEESEVILLE— Cornell Cooperative Extension sponsored training session for anyone involved in direct marketing of food, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., Ausable Valley Grange, 1749 Main Street 962-4810 x0, essex@cornell.edu.

ESSEX—Silk painting workshop, $20, 9 a.,m.-noon.

Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm, at the corner of Cook Rd. and Leaning Rd. 963-7385 UPPER JAY —Cuddle Magic to perform lush, playful songs. Recovery Lounge, Upper Jay Art Center, Rte 9 N, Suggested donation, $10, 8 p.m.

ELIZABETHTOWN—Museum Day Trip, begins at The Elizabethtown Social Center, 7626 Us Route 9, $119 includes: transportation, admission to the Norman Rockwell

Museum in Stockbridge, MA, and the New York State Museum in Albany. 873-6408 or info@elizabethtownsocialcenter.org.

Sunday, March 25 WILLSBORO— Turkey shoot, The Willsboro fish & Game club, noon-3 p.m. 963-7908 TUPPER LAKE—Family Art & Nature: Otter Birthday Party, Flamers Theater, The Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, noon.

TUPPER LAKE—Live animal training, Flamers Theater, The Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, 1 p.m.

WESTPORT—Zumba Class, Heritage House, 6459 Main Street, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Monday March 26 LAKE PLACID —Lake Placid Institute Book Club will meet to discuss “The Incorporation of America, Culture and Society in the Gilded Age” by Alan Trachtenberg, Lake Placid Public Library, 2471 Main St, 7 p.m. 523-3200.

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

Tuesday, March 27 KEESEVILLE—Open archery shooting, The Chesterfield Fish and Game Club, 359 Green St. 7-9 p.m. Open to all ages.

643-8754 or 643-2651.

ELIZABETHTOWN—InternetXpress Computer Workshop, “Resume Building,” OneWorkSource, 103 Hand Ave, 9 a.m.-noon. 873-2341, clawrence@acapinc.org.

ELIZABETHTOWN—InternetXpress Computer Work-

Wednesday, March 28 ELIZABETHTOWN—InternetXpress Computer Workshop, “Resume Building,” OneWorkSource, 103 Hand Ave, 9 a.m.-noon. 873-2341, clawrence@acapinc.org.

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

ELIZABETHTOWN—InternetXpress Computer Workshop, “Resume Building,” OneWorkSource, 103 Hand Ave, 1-3 p.m. 873-2341, clawrence@acapinc.org.

JAY — Internet Xpress Class, Wells Memorial Library, 12230 State Rte 9N, 1-2:30 p.m.

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

Thursday, March 29 ELIZABETHTOWN—Osteoporosis exercise classes, Hand House, Court St. 10 a.m. 546-3565, RSVP@Logical.net.

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

SARANAC LAKE—Indoor Senior Walking, North Country Community College gymnasium, 9-10 a.m. 891-7117, retireatwillrogers@verizon.net.

SARANAC LAKE— Sidney S. Whelan Jr., Book Signing and Talk with Notes Collected in the Adirondacks, Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St. noon.

SARANAC LAKE— “Japan, Up Close and Personal,” presented by Rich Shapiro and Lindy Ellis, Cantwell Community Room of the Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St. noon.

SARANAC LAKE—Indoor Senior Walking, North Coun-

try Community College gymnasium, 9-10 a.m. 891-7117, retireatwillrogers@verizon.net.

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

Friday, March 30 KEESEVILLE—Friday Fish Frys, Keeseville Elks Lodge #2072, 1 Elk Lane Keeseville, Haddock or Shrimp, fries and coleslaw $7.95 each 5-7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 31 TUPPER LAKE—Wings of the Wild, Flamers Theater, The Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, 1 p.m.

DANNEMORA— Learn about beginning genealogical research and using the Northern New York American-Canadian Genealogical Society library. Free and open to the public. Office open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Village Offices, 40 Emmons St. WHALLONSBURG—”PAGE ONE: Inside the New York Times” film showing and Q & A with Valley News Editor Keith Lobdell and Press-Republican Editor Lois Clermont , Whallonsburg Grange Hall, Route 22 and Whallons Bay Road, $5, 8 p.m. www.cvfilms.org ELIZABETHTOWN—Brazilian chamber music BY Piano

By Nature, 7 p.m., Hand House Parlor, River Street. Suggested donation $15 for adults, $5 for kids. www.pianobynature.org ROUSES POINT—Children's Easter Egg Hunt, Rouses Point Civic Center Lawn, 39 Lake St, for kids ages 1-8, 10 a.m.

Sunday, April 1 WESTPORT—Zumba Class, Heritage House, 6459 Main Street, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

ELIZABETHTOWN—Brazilian chamber music BY Piano

By Nature, 3 p.m., Hand House Parlor, River Street. Suggested donation $15 for adults, $5 for kids. www.pianobynature.org

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HOW TO FINISH THIS PUZZLE

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ACROSS Bestows on, with “to” Forgoes scissors Captivates Fashionista’s field Bring to the mix “Sorry, Charlie” Start to finish, e.g.?

Persevere, like a teamster?

It may be abstract or concrete Stopwatch users Intent “Gladiator” composer Zimmer Examines closely Raise a glass to Clerical residence Really boring Persevere, like a stand-up comic?

Lang. of Jamaica Dora the Explorer, for one Cartoonist Keane Ready Place for a plunger in Plymouth It’s wet in Oaxaca Infatuated, old-style Display irritation Sea debris Warmup for college hopefuls, briefly Diamond strategy Morning hrs.

“Voilà!”

Hand-on-chest words Careerbuilder.com listing Contingency phrase Writer Lebowitz Persevere, like a frequent flier?

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Challenging Impose fraudulently Rams’ city: Abbr.

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Bean or noodle Leipzig legwear Where glasses may be raised?

Strove to attain Dip __ in: test the water Manage moguls Full of school spirit Wealthy “Wind in the Willows” character Persevere, like a golfer?

Longtime CBS golf analyst Ken Nintendo game with Pikachu Nasty smile Hall of talk Scaredy-cats Surfer wannabe Hero’s hero

DOWN 1 “If __ make it there ...”: “New York, New York” lyric

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9

2 Like old records 3 Persevere, like a boxing promoter?

4 Set things right 5 Make tracks 6 Persevere, like a judge?

7 Weigh station visitors 8 Grab a coffee, say 9 Central German river 10 “__ Fideles” 11 Forgo scissors 12 Cat lead-in 13 Sum of all parts 14 Cliff’s pal on “Cheers” 15 Sun Devils’ sch.

16 “Where Creativity Happens” retail chain 17 Mork, by birth 18 Harness straps 19 Get the feeling 25 Nosy?

28 Craze 32 Fitzgerald et al.

34 Planetary path 35 “__ turns out ...”

36 Revolutionary army 37 Dutch city in many Vermeer paintings 38 First name in bombers 40 Poughkeepsie college 41 “Nerts!”

44 Antacid choice 47 Persevere, like a lightning rod installer?

48 Pal of Grover 49 Examination 53 Proposal with a nice ring?

54 Buster 56 Works on the road 57 Ring out 58 One-named rocker 62 Carrie Nation’s org.

63 High points 65 Kegger locale 67 Pigged out 69 “Oh, I give up!”

70 Persevere, like a museum

curator?

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Drenches Involving warships Dealer’s dispenser No longer in port Soul singer India.__ Poison and Pure Poison creator “OMG! Spare me!”

Kyrgyzstan city Card game shout DOD division

This Month in History - MARCH 23rd - Patrick Henry declares “Give me liberty, or give me death!” (1775) 26th - The Eastman Dry Plate and Chemical Company manufactures the first motion picture film. (1885) 27th - The biggest earthquake ever recorded strikes Anchorage, Alaska. It measured 8.3 on the Richter scale. (1964)

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THE MARCELLUS United Methodist Church, Gift & Thrift Shop Spring Rummage Sale The MUMC Spring Rummage Sale is Saturday, March 24th 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Great deals on jewelry, clothing, dishes, linens, housewares, books, etc. Shop for Spring Decorations! You can fill a grocery bag for $4.00. After 1 p.m. each bag is half price. Inside, the Gift and Thrift Shop will be open and stocked with Spring and Summer clothing at regular prices.

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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

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REPORTER Reporter for weekly regional newspaper group.

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

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BRIDGE STREET AUCTION Hosts On-Site "STORAGE AUCTION WAR" @ EASY SELF STORAGE 788 State Route 3 Plattsburgh NY 12901 on Saturday March 24th @ 1PM Over 10 Units to be Sold

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33 ACRES ON BASS LAKE, $39,900. 5 Acres, use 500 acre Forest, $16,900.www.LandFirstNY.com 1888-683-2626

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Call anytime 7 days a week. ANA member PO Box 151, Jay, NY 12941 (518) 946-8387 21253

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BRUSH HOG Model EFM600. Used 1 year, like new. Finish mower. 518-570-8837 $1,000

MUSIC **OLD GUITARS WANTED!** Fender, Gibson, Martin,Gretsch, Prairie State, Euphonon, Larson, D'Angelico,Stromberg, Rickenbacker, and Mosrite. Gibson Mandolins/Banjos. 1930's thru 1970's TOP CASH PAID! 1-800-401-0440 CLARINET, VIOLIN, FLUTE, TRUMPET, Amplifier, Fender Guitar $75 each. Upright Bass, Cello, Saxophone, French Horn, Drums $189 each. Others 4sale 1-516-377-7907

WESTPORT: OFFICE SUITES. Fully furnished w/ cubicles, desks, computer & phone hook-ups. 720 sq. ft. Lake views. Contact Jim Forcier @ 518962-4420.

CONDO NAPLES FLORIDA Condo, AREA! Bank Acquired Luxury Condos.

Brand new 2BR/2BA, only $239,900. Same unit sold for $624,771. Own for below builder cost in warm, sunny SW Florida!

High-end community - walk to over 20 restaurants/ 100 shops!

Must see. Call 1-866-959-2825, x43

LAND WANTED TO BUY CA$H PAID - up to $25/Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Hablamos Espanol. 1-800 -371-1136 MINERALS WANTS to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 WANTED ALL MOTORCYCLES, Before 1985, $TopCASH$ PAID! Running or not. 1-315-569-8094 Call us at 1-800-989-4237

GEORGIA LAND Land, Beautiful 1acre-20acres. Amazing weather, Augusta Area. Financing w/ Low down, from $149/month.

Owner 706-364-4200 ONEIDA LAKE AMAZING LAND BUYS IN NY - 2.5 ac - Oneida Lake Area - $10,995.

5ac w/New Cabin $29,995. 74ac Beautiful timberland - $79,995.

Over 50 properties new to the market.100 properties discounted for bargain sale. Fully surveyed, accessible, approvedbuildable. Call Christmas & Associates 1-800229-7843.

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Chuck’s Plumbing & Heating

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YOUR COMPLETE SOURCE FOR HOME AUTOMATION • Electrical Contracting • Lighting Control • Audio / Visual • Home Integration

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518-523-1127 or 518-637-7694 38905

STEVENS CONSTRUCTION New Construction & Remodeling Log Homes • Doors & Windows Roofing & Siding

Cleaning • Repairs Stainless Steel Lining Video Camera Inspection

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1080 Wicker St. 8566 Route 9 Ticonderoga, NY 12883 Lewis, NY 12950 Phone: 518-585-7964 Phone: 518-873-2498 Call for an appointment! Call for an appointment!

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SINGLE-FAMILY HOME ***FREE FORECLOSURE Single Family Home, Listings*** OVER 400,000 properties nationwide.

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VACATION PROPERTY NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC Oceanfront Luxury Beach Homes and Condos. Best Selection, Service and Rates Guaranteed. Free Brochure!

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FURNITURE

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1-866-780-9041 www.RXHP.com ROLL TOP Tonneau cover, fits Chevy S-10 or a small truck with a box, 56" (inside) $99.00. 518-523-9456

AUTO DONATION

CHILD’S CAPTAIN BED Twin bed w/4 dr storage under.

You pick up. $0 (518) 963-4176 COMPUTER DESK Oak Finish. Call 518-494-7920 or 518-494-5005. $45 COMPUTER DESK Black Metal.

Call 518-494-7920 or 518-4945005. $15 ROCKING CHAIR Wooden with Wicker Seat. Call 518-494-7920 or 518-494-5005. $55

A-1 DONATE YOUR CAR! Breast Cancer Research foundation! Most highly rated breast cancer charity in America! Tax Deductible/Fast Free Pick Up. 800-771-9551 www.card onationsforbreastcancer.org CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! Top $$$$$ PAID! Running or Not, All Years, Makes, Models. Free Towing! We're Local! 7 Days/ Week. Call Toll Free: 1-888-4162330 DONATE A CAR - SAVE A CHILD'S LIFE! Timothy Hill Children's Ranch: Helping Abused and Neglected Children in NY for Over 30 Years. Please Call 1-800-936-4326.

BUY-SELL-TRADE with the Classified Superstore 1-800-989-4237

DONATE VEHICLE: RECEIVE $1000 GROCERY COUPONS. National Animal Welfare Foundation.

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AUTO WANTED CASH FOR CARS! We Buy ANY Car or Truck, Running or NOT! Damaged, Wrecked, Salvaged OK! Get a top dollar INSTANT offer today! 1-800-267-1591 CASH FOR CARS and TRUCKS. Get A Top Dollar INSTANT Offer! Running or Not!1888-416-2208

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FARM EQUIPMENT 1964 FORD 4000 4cyl., gas. Industrial loader & Industrial Front End, 12 spd. German Transmission, pie weights. $4850. 518-962-2376 2004 BOBCAT T300 Track Skid Steer Loader Cab Heat Air. Asking $5500 E-mail me for pictures and details iessa9ty@msn.com / 802-3281113.

FARM EQUIPMENT Dump Truck 1970 GMC; Field Equipment also. All Equipment usable and in good shape. 518962-4394

MOTORCYCLES

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TRUCKS 2001 FORD F250 XLT SUPERCAB SUPER DUTY Black/Gray 93,400 mi, Excellent condition. 4x4 w/manual lockouts, loaded, FX4,call or email to see $9,000 OBO (518) 324-0540 electra92glide@yahoo.com

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518-963-7351

L OANS A VAILABLE NO CREDIT? BAD CREDIT? BANKRUPTCY? 38093

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38092

LEGALS Valley News Legal Deadline Monday @ 3:00pm Please Send Legals

By EMAIL To: legals@denpubs.com

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

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

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

VN-2/18-3/24/12-6TC21616 ----------------------------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.

VN-2/25-3/31/12-6TC21637 ----------------------------ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATES OF 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 ----------------------------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, Coun-

ty of Essex. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against 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 ----------------------------"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 ----------------------------SEALED BIDS will be received as set forth in instructions to bidders until 10:30 a.m. on April 19, 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 E x p r e s s (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.

Requirements: NYSDOT requires that all bidders and subcontractors present evidence of experience and financial standing.

Subcontracting 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.

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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 sub-contracting 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, 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 willnot be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability/handicap

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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 D262009, PIN 1808.79, Albany, Essex, Saratoga, Schenectady & Warren Cos., Bridge Maintenance and Repairs at Various Locations in Region 1., Bid Deposit $750,000.00, Plans on CDs $10, plus $8 Postage.

Goals: MBE/WBE 3 - 3% D261998, PIN 1808.45, Albany, Essex, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Warren & Washington Cos., Region Wide Standby Highway Work Order Contract.

Work may Include Sign Replacement, Pav’t Repairs, Culvert Repair & Replacement, Slope Repair In Various Locations., Bid Deposit $250,000.00, NO PLANS, Proposals on CDs $10, plus $8 Postage.

Goals: MBE/WBE 0 - 0% D261898, PIN 1808.65, Albany, Essex, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Warren & Washington Cos., Crack Sealing Contract, Bid Deposit $150,000.00, NO PLANS, Proposals on CDs $10, plus $8 Postage.

Goals: MBE/WBE 0 - 0% VN-3/24-3/31/12-2TC33804 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMA-

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TION OF BERLET RENTAL GROUP LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 2/6/12. Office location: Essex County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 238, Pottersville, NY 12860.

Purpose: any lawful activities.

VN-3/24-4/28/12-6TC33807 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC): Name: Flynn Family LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on March 12, 2012.

Office location: Essex County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Flynn Family LLC, 325 East 72 Street, New York, New nd York 10021. Term: Perpetual. Purpose: To engage in any and all business activities permitted under the laws of the State of York.

VN-3/24-4/28/12-6TC33810 ----------------------------ADIRONDACK FOODS, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 3/5/12. Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 159, Westport, NY 12993. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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WILLIAM W. HULSE Sept. 12, 1944 - March 14, 2012 WILLSBORO - William W. Kristy Hulse of South CaroliHulse, 67, died at his home in na; and a granddaughter, Willsboro on Wednesday, Gillian, of South Carolina; his March 14, 2012. mother-in-law, Merlinda He was born in Newark, N.J., Alimpolo of Willsboro; a on Sept. 12, 1944, nephew and wife the only son of and daughter, William and Tommy and Kim Irene (Lacey) Burke and KaitHulse. lyn of ConnectiBill, as he was cut. known to everyHe was predeone, graduated ceased by his fafrom Willsboro ther and his Central School in sister, Jeanne 1962 and shortly Burke. after joined the Calling hours U.S. Navy. He were held 2 to 4 was a member of the North p.m. Sunday at the Huestis Country Veterans Assoc., the Funeral Home, Maple Street, Willsboro Fish and Game Willsboro. A funeral service Club, the Board of Directors were at the Foothills Baptist for the Essex County AgriChurch, Route 22, Boquet, culture Society, and the 10:30 a.m. Monday. Burial Foothills Baptist Church in followed in the Essex County Boquet. He worked for the Veterans Cemetery, WadLake Champlain Transportahams Elizabethtown Road, tion Co., retiring in 2002.

Wadhams, N.Y. Bill is survived by his mothDonations in his memory er, Irene Hulse of Elizabethmay be made to the Willstown; his wife, Gigi (Alimpoboro-Reber Fire Department. lo) Hulse of Willsboro; his son and wife, William and

DAWN MASON Dawn Mason, formerly of Willsboro, NY died at the Horace Nye Home in Elizabethtown, NY March 9, 2012.

Funeral Services will be held at the Horaqce Nye Home on Sat. 3/24/12 at 10AM, with Rev. Chilton McPheeters officiating.

Huestis Funeral Home , Willsboro, NY is in charge of arrangements.

VICTOR E. PERRY Victor E. Perry, formerly of Willsboro, NY died at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake 1/5/12. Funeral Services will be held at St. Philips Church in Willsboro April 2,2012 at 11AM. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Essex Rd. Willsboro. Rev. John M. Demo Jr. will officiate. Huestis Funeral Home, Willsboro, NY is in Charge of arrangements.

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2012 DODGE RAM 1500 CREW EXPRESS 4X4 P/U 2012 DODGE CHALLENGER R/T

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2012 JEEP PATRIOT SPORT 4X4

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2007 Chrysler Sebring Touring

2009 Dodge Caliber SXT

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2008 Dodge Avenger STK # AM95A Red, 4 Cyl., Auto, Pleasantly Equipped, approx.

94,000 Miles.

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2008 Ford Freestyle 80K Miles, Leather, Blue/Grey

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2006 Dodge Dakota Ext. Cab Laramie STK # AM96A 4x4, Black, Auto, approx. 39,000 Miles. Very Nicely Equipped!

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