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ur school board met last week to adopt next year's school budget, which they did after hearing public comments and discussing some of the issues among themselves. Seven people got up to speak, and all of them expressed concern that some crucial programs had been cut in order to reduce the burden to taxpayers. One of them seemed to sum up a general feeling in the room that the taxpayers should be allowed to have the final say on whether the cuts went far enough.

So in response to the comments the board decided to restore some proposed cuts. Accordingly, the music program will not be reduced, the senior play and the talent show won't be abolished, and an IT position won't be cut. These restorations to Dr. Gallagher's original proposed budget bumped it up by about $25,000, which comes out to about $1 per $100,000 of assessed value.

The really important person in this scenario is you, the voter. As Dr. Gallagher said, voter turnout is especially important

this year. The board is trying their best to reflect your wishes, but aside from public comment the only way they have of gauging your wishes is by how you vote. The vote is May 17, from noon to 9 p.m. at the school. Please vote!

The adopted budget we'll be voting on stands at about $5.3 million, up a bit from last year's $5.2 million. The school currently has 249 students enrolled. How does this compare with neighboring schools of similar size? As I reported last year, Westport taxpayers get the biggest bang for their buck around, and that hasn’t changed. One school nearby has nearly 100 fewer students, and their budget is still bigger than ours. Another has about the same number as us, with a budget $2 million higher. Another school has one student more, and their budget is nearly $1 million higher.

Out of respect for Dr. Gallagher's colleagues, I won't say which district has the million dollar student, but the information is public knowledge. Food for thought. And by the way, those are facts, not opinion.

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t is great to see people outside doing many of the good weather kind of activities. The snow is nearly gone and the puddles are fast disappearing.

The Willsboro United Methodist Church was greatly surprised by their youth and leader surprising us with a FROG day. There were frogs (craft kind) of all sizes doting all around the sanctuary, they shared the story of the hope that the frog symbol can mean for us (Fully Rely On God) to assist us to have a good life. The same church is also proud of their newly installed handicap bathroom now installed on the basement level. Also their monthly public suppers will be starting up in May. There are some more things to be proud of here in our community. Information is beginning to get out about the “Healing Garden,” which will be a special place located down in the back part of the Memorial Cemetery. This will be a special garden that will be set up for a person to have a quiet, reflective time to visit when ever they desire. It started as a memorial to those who had lost young children.

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tails. Contact Larry Allen at 572-6659 or contact Lori Provost.

It’s very interesting news that the old and forgotten cemetery located in Whallonsburg has seen some new life. This was the burying ground for the residents of the County Home located across the road, persons that had no family left to look after their final resting ground. That was until Vicki Dickerson, Norma Goff, and some other volunteers decided it should be cleaned up and the graves once again located. They have worked hard for a couple of years. They are now trying to raise money to erect a flag pole and fly the American flag. Contact them for more information or to volunteer.

Soon they will be starting the addition to the community room at the Senior Housing Unit, giving them more space. Word is that the town crew will soon be starting work to make the activity fields down at the Noble Wood area this spring; this will make it better for the summer youth program. A couple of houses here in the community have changed hands.

Hopeful the better weather will bring out more such sales.

he Whallonsburg Grange is on a redhot streak right now, with exciting things starting this Friday, April 15, when at 7 p.m. two raptor experts and some living examples of birds of prey will be on hand. It’s not known yet which birds will be there, but eagles, owls and ospreys are all possible. I would arrive early because you don't see big, cool birds like this every day. The North Country SPCA is the host for the evening. Saturday night, the film society is presenting a documentary called “Inside Job” about the financial industry's wholesale, unpunished, and ongoing plundering of our economy. It starts at 8 p.m. and is guaranteed to inform as well as infuriate. The string of great programs continues on Wednesday, April 20, when part-time Westport resident and emeritus professor of physics from the University of Washington, John Cramer, offers to explain quantum mechanics. This is aimed at those of us with incomplete educations, and questions will be entertained. Among many other things, Dr. Cramer is both an experi-

mental as well as a theoretical physicist, writes a bit of science fiction, studies instant communications and appears on the Science Channel and NPR's Science Friday. It all starts at 7:30 p.m. and costs only $5.

I took off on another long car trip a couple of weeks ago, to see car museums and visit family, and right now I'm in Texas. We went to Luling to try the highly rated barbecue at the City Market, an old school place with smoky walls, vinegary potato salad and long benches for seating. It's where everyone in town goes for lunch on Saturday, with no food tourists in sight, except for me. The mix of people was remarkable, with some Asians, some old white guys in beat up cowboy boots, a lot of Hispanic families with several generations present, and a group of black church women. They were immaculately attired in matching white dresses and small black pill hats, and sat together, laughing as they ate, while I tried to figure out how they kept from getting sauce on themselves. It was probably equal parts aplomb and experience.

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ell, I’m saying spring is officially here. I took off the panels on my porch and storm windows for the season this past weekend. I managed to grill outside and then we ate out on the porch.

Sure we could see a couple of piles of snow but it still felt great. The forecast is calling for rain, not snow.

While I was doing my laps, still ignoring the snow piles and feeling it is spring, on my final lap I made my usual veering toward Mac’s Ice Cream. Paul, one of the owners, was coming out to get the flags and mentioned to me how he read my column about my guilt with walking for health but stopping for ice cream. He pointed out there are plenty of fat free options available. I thought about that while I ate my medium black raspberry cone.

I think I’ll stick to the natural and just increase my laps.

I believe the next town meeting is very soon, so I’ll call the office again to see if there are any new details on the paving stone con-

test or the flower/garden contest. I have such wonderful ambitions for my yard but the wallet and timing love to argue with me. I do know that Adirondack Hardware has given me a lot to think about as I progress with being a happy home owner with a decent yard.

I appreciate their great service and wonderful knowledge.

I was walking from my home down to Mac’s grocery and back the other day and found a lot of refuse as the snow is receding.

Time to grab a bag, wear my work gloves, and pick up the trash as I walk. If we don’t take care of it, who can we expect to do it for us?

A lot of people are burning their leaves and other natural rubbish from the fall and winter.

Remember to check the State Department’s website for the legalities. And remember to warn your neighbors as windows are now being opened and smoke smell isn’t all that enjoyable.

Stay safe and well, everybody, and enjoy the weather.

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he weather is finally warming up around us and bits of green are starting to be visible here and there. Now is an ideal time to ensure that your pets are protected from the coming onslaught of spring pests and parasites. Are your furry friends defended from possible flea or tick attacks?

A small investment in prevention can save a lot of pain, itching, and damage control at a later date! One website, www.pawrescue.org, has a fairly comprehensive list of comparative treatments, both commercial and naturally-based, with explanations of how these products function if you plan to treat your pets at home. You can also make a trip to your local veterinarian for profes-

sional pest treatment; he or she will have products which are not readily available over the counter.

This week's featured pet is Bob, an adorable, cream-andwhite Labrador Retreiver/mix.

Bob spent the entire first year of his life outside without many of the comforts we take for granted. He now has a warm, cozy bed and plenty of food for his belly. Although life at the shelter is better than what he has ever had in the past, his dream is to find a family of his own on which to lavish his affection.

He is a handsome boy who loves to spend time with people going for long walks, playing, and just hanging out. And, by the way he is named after the officer who rescued him!

College news Fluger named to Dean’s List HARRISBURG, Pa. — Peri Fluger, of Saranac Lake, has been named to the fall 2010 Dean’s List of students for the Harrisburg campus. Students named to the list earned a grade point average in the top 20 percent of their class and division for the semester while pursuing Juris Doctor degrees.

Students graduate from Clarkson POTSDAM — Katherine M. Delany of Lake Placid and Jamie L. Strough of Morrisonville were recipients of diploma’s during commencement exercises at Clarkson University in December.

Delany received a bachelor ’s degree in Interdisciplinary Engineering and Management, while Strough received a master ’s degree in Basic Science.

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Several weeks ago sent out a blanket request for help with the difficult task ahead. With that thought in mind, in a Dan Alexander recent conThoughts from versation Behind the Pressline with Assemblywoman Teresa Sayward, she mentioned a number of state-owned facilities that would appear to not fit with state government. Given the vast number of areas, the state must exercise control over some of the items on this list, but they just don’t seem to fit in this era. *29 golf courses *52 swimming pools *76 beaches *27 marinas *40 boat launch sites *8,355 campsites All of the above are operated through the New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Beaches and boat launch sites obviously require some form of control and are likely on state borders and in state parks, but it would seem that the state might be best served getting out of things like the golf courses, swimming pools, marinas and camp grounds. I would have to think that private operators would be better suited to either lease or purchase these facilities and let the state focus on more pressing issues.

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hen it comes to marking the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War (1861-1865), local groups should choose their event titles wisely, and the media should be careful when covering these stories. We should be “commemorating” this anniversary over the next four years, not “celebrating” it.

This happens a lot today in the Digital Age. The media makers — all shouting loudly to be heard over the din of news coverage online, on TV, on the radio and in print — routinely report anniversary stories of noteworthy historical events, many of which have led to the deaths of people. Caught up in the excitement, they sometimes refer to these anniversaries as “celebrations.”

This week, as we mark the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War, how can we possibly “celebrate” the deaths of more than 600,000 Americans?

Newspapers sometimes shave a few letters off a word to fit in a headline. And in radio and television, shorter words sound better than longer ones. But even if “celebrate” is one less syllable than “commemorate,” and two fewer letters, we — the media — owe it to the thousands who died in the Civil War to use the correct word.

This week marks the anniversary of the first shot of the Civil War — on April 12, 1861 — when Confederate batteries opened fire on federal troops at Fort Sumter, Charleston, S.C. Schools, churches, courthouses and other government buildings in western New York rang their bells for two minutes at 10 a.m. Tuesday as a tribute. In Rensselaer County, a re-enactment group held a ceremonial cannon firing at noon. And in Brooklyn, the Culinary Historians of New York held an evening lecture, “Starving the South: How the North Won the Civil War.” Of all the states, New York sent the most amount of soldiers to the battlefield (about 500,000) during the Civil War and suffered the most amount of casualties (about 53,000 killed).

Many families in the Adirondack North Country region can trace their roots to a Civil War soldier, many coming from the famed 118th New York Volunteer Regiment, known as the Adirondack Regiment. This will be a time to remember those soldiers who fought and those who died to keep the United States whole.

And as we begin this four-year exploration into our history, the question of “Why did we fight the Civil War?” will be thoroughly examined. Was it states' rights or slavery? In any case, the history of slavery in America will be re-told, and New York's contribution to the abolitionists' cause will be marked with events and stories from the Adirondack North Country Region.

Abolitionist John Brown was buried on his farm outside of Lake Placid in 1859, and it is now a state historic site. And the North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association is instrumental in teaching the public about moving runaway slaves through the major Champlain Line of the Underground Railroad from Albany to Canada.

Little is told, however, of the slaves who lived, worked and died in New York state. Perhaps telling these stories could be part of the Civil War sesquicentennial commemoration. In southern Hamilton County, for example, land baron Philip Rhinelander Jr. moved from New York City to what is now Speculator, N.Y., in the early 1800s.

He built an estate, complete with a sawmill, orchards, a farm and a mansion. He also had living quarters — and a cemetery — for his slaves. Here in the Adirondack Park, slavery was part of everyday life for some wealthy families.

Slavery is part of our history, a part that should also be told, not celebrated.

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I want to take this opportunity to let people of the towns of Elizabethtown and New Russia know that as of March 18, 2011, I have stepped down as highway superintendent due to my health.

I would like to thank all the people for their backing and support throughout my 19-plus years. A big thank you to all the towns and the Essex County Highway Department for their help, manpower and equipment. There is just no way possible we could do the work without their help. Also, I would like to thank Jmar Construction for their work in the water district and highway, use of their pit and equipment and Forrest Spaulding for all his help in the water district and highway. Also, thanks to Jim Phillips and Ed Cornwright for the use of their land for stockpiling material and leaving equipment. Never once did they ever ask for a user fee. They saved the town a lot of money, it cut our hauling time and equipment moves in half.

Most of all, a big thanks to my crew. All of these guys have worked hard. There is just no way they can do all the work which needs to be done in the Highway, Water District, Sidewalk District and General Fund with just a crew of seven. The crew is always pushed to the limit. With that being said, I would once again like to thank you.

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Support school plays To the Valley News: Walking the dogs this morning gave me the opportunity to think back on the observations I made while enjoying the Elizabethtown Social Center ’s production of “42nd Street” this past weekend. While I am a regular at school and community productions, for some reason I was struck this time by much more than “This is a great way to spend an evening.” I found myself watching the individuals on stage very closely and admiring how clearly determined they were to do a great job. I know a good number of the players in this particular play and I was very impressed by how a production like this just simply brings out the best in everyone. I saw school kids who are extremely shy or quiet in class have the courage to get on that stage, dress up, sing and dance in front of the entire community. It also brought to mind that the process is what really matters here, almost more than the end product.

This is the season around our area when our schools will all be presenting their plays. Do two things. First: attend. Second: watch very closely for the determination on the faces of both the lead performers and especially the secondary parts, the chorus, the kids who may not have the experience or confidence to take the lead part. It is very heart warming to watch how determined they are to do a great job. It will remind you that these performances are all about the process; all about reaching down inside to

find that self confidence to remember the lines and deliver them as best as possible.

Funny thing, we often refer to these programs as “extra-curricular.” I was reminded this weekend that there is nothing “extra” about what one takes away from this experience. Developing this kind of positive selfesteem is far from extra, it is at the very core of human development.

Grand applause is due to the professionals who lead these activities: the directors, the music directors, dance, costume design and wonderful musicians. These folks could just as easily go home after a day’s work and relax or rake their yards. Instead they give their most valued gifts of time, friendship and confidence to a group of young people who also could just go home after school and “veg. out,” as they say. As for that end product, the play itself, you create stars and starlets. You make our kids feel very special.

You make a huge difference in their lives and we in your community thank you for your dedication.

Molly Kasriels Westport

Thanks to donors To the Valley News: We would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for so generously donating to an employee United Way fundraiser: D&D Photography, Boquet Liquor, Denton Publications, Kinney Pharmacy, Kim Marie, Mary Stanley, Bub’s Pizza, Ausable Chasm, Green Acres Restaurant, Adirondack Hardware, Adirondack Decorative Arts and Crafts in Lake Placid, Boyea’s Deli and Grocery, Cobble Hill Golf Course, Walmart, Essex County Transportation Dept., High Peaks Golf Course, and Kim’s Karpets.

We asked for donations for a sign-up raffle, and these businesses and individuals really stepped up! Their contributions helped immensely in our efforts to increase employee enrollment in United Way and its Essex County member agencies.

With the current financial stresses being experienced by agencies, government, individuals, and businesses, it is more important than ever that we work together to shore up our community “safety net.” By providing incentives for people to contribute to local United Way agencies, these private donations actually lessen the need to help our neighbors-in-need through taxation!

On behalf of the Essex County United Way Task Force, thank you all for your kind generosity!

Randall Douglas, Chairman Essex County Board of Supervisors Gerald Morrow, Chairman Essex County United Way Task Force

On behalf of the Moriah Central School PTA, I would like to thank everyone involved in helping to make this year’s Moriah Madness a great success. All of your help and support comes back full circle to benefit the children in our community.

To those that attended, Thank you. We appreciate your continued support of our organization.

Also, thank you to all PTA members who worked in the planning, the set up, and/or the clean up.

Your help was essential and appreciated. To all volunteers, including the members of the MCS Honor Society, who donated their time to work the event, to all those that donated to our bake sale, or those individuals that participated in any way we greatly appreciate you. To those who gave so selfless of themselves and agreed to be the targets for the pie throwing event, you’re the best! Thank you to RIF, Literacy Volunteers of Essex County, Mountain Lake Services, the Child Care Coordinating Council of the North Country, Penelope the Clown and George’s for your continued support and participation. Once again you added to the quality of our event. To Mary Supernault, thank you for allowing us to invade the cafeteria and for allowing us to order some of our supplies through you.

Thank you to Fred Herbst at the Times of Ti and Sandra Lovell from the Port Henry Fact Finder for great articles about our event. To Amanda Leigh at 92.1 WVTK radio, thank you for including us in your Local Spotlight, and thank you to the school and teachers for sending home the flyers and notices to keep families informed. All of this great

Alexander Continued from page 6 Park in Pleasant Valley, N.Y. is pretty typical.

James Baird was a successful contractor who was also an avid golfer. He retired to a farm in the Hudson Valley in 1936, but when his health failed, he move to Arizona and donated his farm to the state of New York to be used as a recreational complex. In 1924, Franklin D. Roosevelt had been appointed chairman of the Taconic State Park Commission, where, among other duties, he guided construction of the Taconic Parkway that runs in front of Baird’s farm. In 1940, construction of the state park was begun

by FDR’s Civilian Conservation Corps.

Of course, that was a very different time in New York, so I looked into a more recent golf course acquisition and found Indian Hills in Painted Post. Privately built in 1963, it went into bankruptcy in 2007. New York state acquired it and reopened in 2009. With five other golf courses within a 10-mile radius, one can only assume it went bankrupt because the other courses offered a better experience for the money. If a for-profit company can’t make a success out of the course, I have serious doubts New York state would have much better luck. So why did the state purchase this golf course? Is it a necessity to the region that this course must be saved? Has the state turned a great profit margin at this and other courses?

How about swimming pools?

Community swimming pools make great sense for the community where the pool is located. If it is under the watchful eye of their stewardship, it makes perfect sense because it’s for the benefit of their community members.

Valley News - 7 publicity was invaluable to us.

And lastly, I would like to thank everyone who participated in our sixth annual basket raffle.

Whether you donated a basket, donated to a group basket or purchased tickets, your participation was appreciated. Thank you to the following for donating baskets: Mrs. Orr's Pre-K, Miss Baker's Pre-K, Mr. Langey's Pre-K, Mrs. Callahan's kindergarten, Mrs. Mahoney's kindergarten, Miss Tesar's kindergarten, Mrs. Jaques' kindergarten, Mrs. Michalak's first grade, Mrs. Pelkey's first grade, Mrs. Swan's first grade, Mrs. Garnica's second grade, the third grade classes, Mrs. Ball's forth grade, Miss Gilbo's fourth grade, Mrs. Maneri's fourth grade, the fifth grade classes, the sixth grade classes (2), Miss White's class, Mrs. Sargent's class, The Upstairs Crew, Mrs. Hanley, Friends of the PTA, Booster Club, RIF, office staff, SWD Club, Angie Scozzafava/Tina Trapasso/Mrs. St. Pierre, Aaron Brassard and Dayton Dedrick, Mineville Oil Co., MCS administration, Cub Scout Pack 100, Wendy Speshock, Moriah Country Club, MCS Teachers Association, MCS National Honor Society, MCS Student Council, the Garnica family, Donna Cross, John Boyea and Brianna Venne (2) and Kathy Sprague/Penelope (3).

If, in error, I have left anyone out, I am truly sorry.

The PTA has been very fortunate to have received so much support and we truly appreciate it!

Rose M. Rice Moriah PTA Corresponding Secretary Most of the state-owned pools are in state-operated parks and were likely built at a time when the average New Yorker could not afford a pool in their back yard, so these pools were wonderful resources to their communities and were cherished gifts by the state.

But given the current times, I have to wonder what is more important? Education, highways, law enforcement, and social services are all necessities Are they more important than golf courses, swimming pools and marinas, which are all leisure time activities?

New York must prioritize where it spends its money and how those expenditures affect the majority of New Yorkers. It won’t happen overnight, but the state needs to begin the process of liquidating these facilities or leasing them to private operators for a sound profit or turning them over to local municipalities whose citizen stand to benefit from their use.

At a point in time, the state could afford to provide these types of facilities, but with the current state of the economy, it can no longer do so, especially if it is subsidizing their continued operations.

If New York state is out to save every community’s valuable assets that are struggling, how far will they go? Will they purchase a local super market, gas station, liquor store, insurance company, or even a newspaper if they get into trouble down the road? These are all value assets to their communities, but isn’t it better to let free enterprise dictate what is valuable and what is not?

Government control and ownership is not the answer to every problem.

Dan Alexander is publisher and owner of Denton Publications. He may be r eached at dan@denpubs.com.

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Seeking support To the Valley News: On May 1, 2011, I will be participating in the Annual Walk MS event hosted at the Harness Track in Saratoga Springs. As a team member of "Triumph for Tracey," my goal is to raise a minimum of $500 in sponsor funds so that I may walk in honor of our good friend and community member, Tracey Santa Maria, who vigorously battles multiple sclerosis.

If you wish to assist me in reaching my goal, please attend the bake sale on Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. Baked goods or monetary donations will be accepted and greatly appreciated. You may give

them to me at the M&M Diner on or before April 22.

For more information, please contact me at: (home) 647-8264 or via email at: murphycindi@yahoo.com.

Cindi Murphy Volunteer/Team Tracey/Walk MS Au Sable Forks

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To the Valley News: The Willsboro Central School Key Club recently held a walk-a-thon in order to raise money for The Roger Senecal Foundation. This fund helps families of sick or injured children with transportation, food, and lodging expenses so that the family may be with their child during their difficult time.

T h e 1 s t A n n u a l Wa l k - a - T h o n r a i s e d $ 3 , 2 3 0 . 6 0 . We h a d 5 5 p a r t i c i p a n t s w h o walked through the halls of WCS on Friday, March 25, all through the night, to the early hour of 9 a.m. Saturday, March 26. The kids had a wonderful time and the

outpouring of support from the community was overwhelming. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of those who helped make our first walk-a-thon a success. The following businesses, organizations, and people were instrumental in making our event triumphant: T h e Wi l l s b o ro / E s s e x K i w a n i s C l u b , T h e W C S B o a rd o f E d u c a t i o n , S u p e r i n tendent Steven Broadwell, Rick’s Place, D B A F l a t Ve r t i c a l C o n c re t e , C r i c k e t ’ s ,

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Once again, thank you to all who helped make our first walk-a-thon such a success. We hope to have another rewarding event next spring!

Meaghan Freeman and Susan A. Daly Co-Advisors, Willsboro CS Key Club Willsboro

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ELIZABETHTOWN — The town of Jay has added its name to the list of sites for Take Back Drug Day. Jay Supervisor and Essex County Board Chairman Randy Douglas said that there will be a drug collection site at the Jay town offices in the former Au Sable Forks School as part of Take Back Day, which will take place on Saturday, April 30.

Essex County Sheriff Richard Cutting said during the April 7 meeting of the board of supervisors that there were four sites along with the one in Au Sable Forks.

“We have Schroon Lake, Moriah, Lewis and Willsboro,” Cutting said. “We can add sites but I have to add an officer at that point.

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County Continued from page 1 County Manager Dan Palmer.

The state cut its share of a safety net program, a home health aide program and foster housing — all are mandated services — piling an extra $1.35 million on the back of the county.

The state also said no thanks to funding Certified Home Health services for Medicaid patients who need follow up care in their home, adding $200,000 to the county share. The home healthcare services are not mandated however and Palmer said the county is looking into privatizing the program.

Palmer said the county would be looking into reducing expenses for non-mandated services, including the county-owned fish hatchery and nursing home.

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Cutting said that the goal of Take Back Day is to keep unused prescription drugs off the street and out of the cabinets.

“It is unwanted prescription medications to get them out of the medicine cabinets,” Cutting said. “If you don’t know what to do with them rather than flush them, bring them in, no questions asked. They get dumped in the bins. The DEA then takes all the bins and disposes of them in the appropriate manners.”

Cutting added that the program is not intended to deal with illegal drugs.

“We don’t take syringes,” he said. “There will probably be some parent that comes in with a funny looking little glass pipe or whatever and we take those just to get them off the street.”

ELIZABETHTOWN — Registrations for the Charles Pratt Memorial Route 9 Road Race are currently being accepted through the Elizabethtown Social Center. If your application is received by April 22, you will receive a free T-shirt. Registration fee is $20.

Board also looks to honor former sherriff through monument

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — The Essex County Jail and Public Safety Building will not be renamed.

However, the Essex County Board of Supervisors is still looking for a proper way to honor former sheriff Henry Hommes, who was one of the driving forces to get the new facility in Lewis built.

“What we have come up with is that we are not going to be renaming the jail,” Chesterfield Supervisor Gerald Morrow said. “We will leave those letters up there, and what we are looking to do is add a memorial plaque or dedication to Henry.”

Morrow chaired a sub-committee that looked into the renaming of the jail after some concerns arose during the April 4 meeting of the Board of Supervisors.

“At the full board meeting last week, there were a number of concerns that the supervi-

sors brought to the floor from their constituents,” Morrow said. “We met as a committee after the meeting and I feel that we addressed each of those concerns.”

One of the main issues that was discussed was honoring officers who had died while serving in the police or public service.

“We take this very seriously,” Morrow said. “I think some of us did not know this when we were talking last week, but there is a monument in front of the building that is dedicated to the memory of fallen officers, but there are no names on it right now. We need to get some on there.”

Morrow also said that even if the county were to look into the name change, there would be no use of taxpayer money.

“I don’t think that we ever said that we were going to use taxpayer money,” Morrow said. “I received some letters after we talked about this, and they were all in favor of it, and some even offered to donate toward it.”

Moriah Supervisor Tom Scozzafava added that emergency service workers should also be honored at the site.

“This is not only the jail but also the public safety facility,” he said. “We should do the research and add those names as well.”

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Now, in addition, I believe Lake Placid is doing it. Ticonderoga is doing it as well. I am just talking about the Sheriff ’s office spots.”

Under Take Back Day, members of the Sheriff ’s Department will be at sites to take back old prescriptions and drugs that have exceeded their expiration date.

“The way the program runs, we have to have a sworn law enforcement officer at each site to collect any of the medications that come in,” Cutting said. “It is designed to be done during the day, and any unwanted medications that you have, legal prescription medications can be brought in.”

Douglas said that he made the request to Cutting based on requests that he had received.

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Westport school board puts some funding back, adopts budget

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keith@denpubs.com WESTPORT — The Westport Central School Board of Education restored several areas of funding in its April 7 school board meeting, adopting a 2011-12 budget that will go to the voters with a proposed tax levy of $3,159,594.

Board members restored funding that had previously been cut from the budget, including several co-curricular activities, the re-instatement of a position in the music department to its current three-fifth position, and the re-instatement of a computer technician position.

“They have still been reduced, but some of it has been put back in,” school Superintendent Dr. John Gallagher said. “A lot of the people in the community that I talked to said that they would rather have the opportunity to vote on these things than not have them in the budget.”

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The largest increases to the expenditures included a $54,535 increase in BOCES services and a $62,918 increase to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS).

Revenues saw drops in state funding of $133,101, along with a $60,000 drop in ERS retirement reserve funding and a $60,000 cut in appropriated reserve funding. The school will again use $231,432 in appropriated reserve from the Employee Benefits Accrued Liabilities Reserve to offset aid cuts.

The tax levy is proposed to increase $145,366, from $3,014,228 in 2010-11 to $3,159,594 in 2011-12, an increase of 4.82percent.

The levy amount was up from the one proposed by Gallagher during the March 24 meeting, which was $3,130,156, a difference of $29,438.

The public hearing on the proposed 201112 spending plan is set for Tuesday, May 10, at 5:30 p.m. in the school library.

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Kindergarten registration set WESTPORT — Westport Central School will be holding kindergarten registration on Wednesday, May 11. If you have a child that will be five years of age before Dec. 1, 2011, please call the school at 962-8244 to register your child.

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KCS board adopts budget with 1.8% levy increase

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keith@denpubs.com KEENE — The Keene Central School District approved a budget to send to the voters with a 1.8-percent increase to the tax levy for the 2011-12 school year.

The proposed budget reflects a spending plan totaling $5,230,151.00. This plan is a .19% decrease in spending from the 2010-11 budget approved by voters last year,” Keene superintendent Cynthia Ford-Johnston said.

“The estimated tax levy impact would be, based on 2010 assessments, a 1.80% increase in levy.”

The district voters passed a $5,239,914 spending plan in 2010-11. The current proposal drops that amount by $9,763.

The proposed tax levy increased by an amount of $77,545 from $4,318,455 to $4,396,000.

Johnston said that she was happy that the

Play reading set at Depot WESTPORT — The Depot Theatre in Westport will host a reading of Penny Penniston’s “Now Then Again,” in the lobby of the Depot Theatre at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 16. Refreshments and soup will be available.

The idea for the play was inspired by John Cramer's transactional interpretation of quantum mechanics, with the concept of the future and past interacting across time. Penniston says she envisioned a story moving forward and backward in time, “seeing moments in our lives as an interaction between future and past, not just as a series of things that lead us forward.”

Cramer will be on-hand for the play reading at the Depot, and will follow-up with about his theories of quantum physics as they relate to the play on April 20 at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall.

Cramer, a part-time Westport resident, is a Professor Emeritus of Physics at the University of Washington in Seattle.

Pancake breakfast set Au SABLE FORKS— Knights of Columbus Au Sable Forks Council 2301 will be hosting annual Palm Sunday pancake breakfast to benefit Holy Name School.

April 17 from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Holy Name School gym. For information call 946-2554.

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school board and administration was able to meet the goal of keeping a proposed tax levy under two-percent.

“Keene Central School faced the challenge of protecting the quality programs that impact students while maintaining a tax levy increase below two-percent,” she said.

“With this proposed spending plan this challenge has been achieved.”

Johnston said that the budget came to life thanks to the efforts of many.

“Achieving this spending plan has come after much work by the Board of Education, administration, teachers and staff long before the budget process began,” she said.

“Compromises during negotiation, frugality in spending and creative planning by all parties have contributed to this plan that protects academic opportunities for students and allows the district to move forward with confidence.”

Johnston said that one area that helped the school was the fact that they have never re-

ceived a large amount of state funding, losing just over $75,000 in aid, amounting to about 10-percent of their aid amount from the previous year.

“We have never been a recipient of large amounts of state aid and therefore to receive fewer dollars has had a smaller impact on this district than many across the state,” Johnston said.

Even with the budget process for this year now in the hands of the voters, Johnston said that the school is looking ahead.

“Future planning and budget preparation for the 2012-13 school year has begun already,” Johnston said. “Talks with neighboring districts regarding possible opportunities to share services and save money have begun and will continue as all options are explored and evaluated.”

The public hearing for the adopted 201112 budget is set for Monday, May 9 at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. The school budget vote is set for Tuesday, May 17.

Local artists, students part of Essex Community Concerts

By Keith Lobdell

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ESSEX — The Ricochet Duo will be the opening shot for an annual series of concerts that will take place at the Essex Community Church throughout the next five months.

The duo of Jane Boxall and Rose Chancler will perform at the church on Friday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. to kick off the 2011 musical season. “ B o t h a re w e l l k n o w n t o a re a m u s i c fans, having performed in our series before and in the Piano By Nature series,” Jim Van Hoven said.

All evening concerts will be $10 for adults, and will include performances by Jazzical, featuring Joel Martin (piano), David Dunway (bass) and Marty Fisher ( d ru m s ) o n S a t u rd a y, M a y 2 8 ; o rg a n i s t Carol Williams on Friday, July 1; organist A n d re w S h e r a n i a n o n We d n e s d a y, J u l y 1 3 ; s t u d e n t s f ro m t h e M e a d o w m o u n t School of Music on Tuesday, Aug. 2; and p i a n i s t D a n i e l L i n d e r o n We d n e s d a y, Aug. 24.

“For the second summer, our evening concert performers will be conducting workshops for youth and adults in addition to their formal presentations,” Van Hoven said.

Essex Community Midday concerts will be held on Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. at the church and are free, with a donation requested.

Performers will include the Key Winds Trio of Janice Kyle (oboe), Janine Scherline (clarinet) and David Carpenter (piano) July 14; The Wannabees (vocalists Mary-Nell Bochman, Katharine Preston,

Judy Ross and Donna Sonnett) July 21; guitarist Joan Crane and bass fiddle player Steve Feinbloom July 28; High Peaks Opera Studio with George and Elizabeth Cordes Aug. 4, Ya Got Treble (vocalists Susan Hughes, Gigi Caroll and Katherine Houseal with pianist Mary Lu Kirsty) A u g . 11 ; T h e G o ff B ro t h e r s ( M i t c h e l l , Matthew, Jonathan and Joseph) Aug. 18; a n d a t e n t a t i v e d a t e f e a t u r i n g t h e Ya l e University Wiffenpoof Alumni Aug. 25.

Along with the now traditional concerts, the series is planning a special event for Sunday, June 5, from 2 until 4 p.m.

“This new venture is the Student Vocal and Chamber Music Recital,” Van Hoven said. “This event is being put together by Willsboro Central School music teacher Jennifer Moore, who is also a board member of community concerts committee. It will feature some of the area's most talented young musicians.”

F o r m o re i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e E s s e x Community Concerts, visit the Web site www.essexcommunityconcerts.org.

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WORSHIP IN YOUR COMMUNITY 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 5232200. 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.

576-4711. Sunday Worship Services 10 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m;. Choir Wednesday evening 7 p.m. and Sunday 9:15 a.m.

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 9:45 p.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: office@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

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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 6:30p.m. Fellowship prayer, Tuesday 6:30 p.m. and Thursday Bible Study. Once a month covered dish after Sunday morning service. Child care available Sunday & Thursday. Handicapped accessible.

For more information call 518-523-3652.

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 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 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

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St. Philip Neri Catholic Church - 6603 Main St., Father Peter Riani, Pastor. Residence, 8736760. Mass schedule: Sat., 7 p.m. (Summer only); 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. Pastor Jan Jorgensen, church: 518-963-4048, home: (514) 7218420. pastorjorgensen@gmail.com United Methodist Church - Rt. 22. 963-7931.

Sunday Worship Services 9 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. After school religous education program 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. on Thursdays (Only when school is in session) St. Philip of Jesus Catholic Church - 3746 Main Street. 963-4524. Father Joe Elliott, Pastor.

Saturday Mass @ 4 p.m. & Sunday Mass @ 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 Rd. The whiteface Community UMC & Pastor Joyce Bryson invite you to join us for worship at 10:30 a.m. followed by a time for coffee & fellowship. Visitors welcome. Sunday School begins at 9:15 a.m. and child care for children up to age 7 is provided during worship. Church Office open 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tues. - Fri. Office telephone 946-7757. Riverside Thrift Shop located in the Methodist Barn open 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wed. & Sat. Call 946-2922 for questions concerning Thrift Shop. The Ecumenical Emergency Food Shelf and Outreach Program is located in the Rubin Sanford Building next to the church and is open Thurs. 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Call 946-7757 with questions concerning our fuel assistance program. Senior Lunch Program Tues. & Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Call 946-2922 during that time only for assistance.

Wilmington Church of the Nazarene - Wilmington, NY. 946-7708 or 946-2434. Marty J. Bausman, Pastor. Sunday School and Adult Bible Study 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship and Praise 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday - Family Night at Church 7 p.m. (Adult Bible Study, King’s Kids - ages 3-12, Teen Group - ages 13-17). Email: mbausman@whiteface.net 4-16-11• 77130

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, www.stbernardssaranaclake.com Episcopal Church of St. Luke - 136 Main St., SL, 8913605. 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 Srive, SL., 891-3255 Saranac Lake Baptist Church - 490 Broadway, SL, 891-5473 First United Methodist Church - 63 Church Street, SL., 891-3473 Adirondack Alliance Church - 72 Canaras Ave., SL, 891-1383. Sharing the hope of Christ, building relationships with god. Sunday worship 10:00 a.m. with nursry care 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.

WADHAMS United Church of Christ - Main Street. Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. Church is handicapped accessible. Phone number: 518-962-4630.

Michael James Lorin, Pastor. All are welcome.

WESTPORT Federated Church - Main Street. Westport Federated Church: Sunday Morning Worship Celebration at 9:00 am including Children’s Church; Bible Study at 10:15 am. Thursday evening Bible/ Book study, Parsonage at 6:30 pm. Pastor Leon Hebrink, 962-8293 www.westptchurch.com “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 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - Rt. 9N. 962-4994. Branch Pres. Curtis McMillion.

Sacrament Meeting 10 a.m.; Sunday School 11:20 a.m.; Priesthood & Relief Society 12:10 a.m.; Primary 11:20 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Local viewing will be possible at Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School. While there is no charge for the teleconference, advance registration is required. Contact High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care at 546-9850 for registration materials. For alternate locations in the Lake Placid area call 891-0606 ext. 118 or in Queensbury call 743-1672 ext. 127.

KEENE — Registrations are now being accepted for the 17th Annual Craft Fair, sponsored by the Free and Accepted Masons, on July 16-17, at Marcy Airfield in Keene Valley.

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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 @ 5:15 p.m., Tues. - Fri. @ 8 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m., Sun. 9:15 a.m. Confessions (reconciliation) one half hour before weekend masses.

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.

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. 8736760. Father Peter Riani., Mass Schedule: Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m., Weekdays: Consult Bulletin. Thursday 10:15 a.m. Horace Nye Home. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.

Website: http://ccsespn.-grainofwheat.net Church of the Good Shepherd (Episcopal) - 10 Williams Street. 873-2509. Sunday, Holy Communion 8 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Healing Prayer Service: Every Wed. 6:30 p.m. Men’s Group: Every Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Rev. David Sullivan or Ann Marie Speir. All are welcome. 4-21-11 Maundy Thursday, 6:30 p.m.; 4-22-11 Good Friday, Noon; 4-24-11 Easter Sunday 8 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.

Email: goodshepherd-etown@charter.net Web: www.etowngoodshepherd.org United Church of Christ (Congregational) - Court Street. 873-6822. Rev. Frederick C. Shaw.

Worship Service: Sun. 11 a.m.; Sunday School ages 4 - grade 6. Nursery service Email: FShaw@westelcom.com 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 10-11:30 AM Sept.-May. web page: essexcommunity http:// unitedmethodistchurchny.net/ 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

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www.thevalleynews.org UPPER JAY — Quilters’ G athering, Wells M emorial Library, 12230 State Route 9N, 4:30 p.m., 946-2644.

Tuesday, April 19 Friday, April 15 PLATTSBURGH — Chess club meets, Plattsburgh Public Library, 19 Oak St., 2 p.m. 536-7437.

KEESEVILLE— Fish Fry Friday, Elks L odge 2072, 1 Elks Lane, 5-7:30 p.m. Take-outs available. Fish or shrimp. $6.95.

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Saturday, April 16 WESTPORT — Reading of “Now Then Again” Depot Theatre, 6705 Main St., 6 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH — Rock Against Rape, Monopole, 7 Protection Ave., 5 p .m. Fundraiser for Planned Parenthood of the Nor th Country New York Sexual A ssault Ser vices program. 561-0605 or 563-2222.

PLATTSBURGH — Ed Schenk per forms, M ichele’s Fine Dining, 5131 U.S. Ave., 6:30-9:30 p.m. 561-8142.

MORRISONVILLE — North C ountry Squar es Dance

Club meets , Clint on C ounty Fairgrounds, 84 F airgrounds Road, Morrisonville. 7 p.m. Caller and cuer Carl Trudo. 5617167 or 492-2057.

PLATTSBURGH — Plattsburgh Roller D erby Benefit Concert, Therapy Nightclub and Sports L ounge, 14 M argaret St., 9 p.m. Performing: Lucid featuring George Wurster and Doomf**k.

Sunday, April 17 AUSABLE FORKS — Annual P alm Sunda y pancak e breakfast host ed by K nights of C olumbus A u Sable F orks Council 2301, Holy Name School , 14207 Stat e Rout e 9N, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Benefits Holy Name School. 946-2554.

PLATTSBURGH — Anti-stigma concert featuring Lucid, Therapy Nightclub and Sports L ounge, 14 M argaret St., 1 p.m. Sponsored by NAMI: Champlain Valley.

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

293-7056 UPPER JAY — Writers’ C ollective, Wells M emorial Library, 12230 State Route 9N, 4:30 p.m., 946-2644.

Wednesday, April 20 ROUSES POINT — Rouses Point-Champlain Historical Society presents Robert St. John, American Legion Post 912, Pratt Street, 6:30 p.m. 297-2604.

Thursday, April 21 WESTPORT — Story hour, Westport Librar y, 6 Har ris Lane, 10 a.m. Free. 962-8219.

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

PLATTSBURGH — Journey I nto Reading , Champlain Centre Mall, 60 Smithfield Blvd., 4:30-6:30 p.m. Reading for children up t o age 16 with fr ee book pr ovided. Hosted at center court. www.journeyintoreading.org.

Friday, April 22 PERU — Season opening, Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum, 250 R iver Road , 10 a.m. 643-8052 or babbieag309@babbiemuseum.org.

PLATTSBURGH — Chess club meets, Plattsburgh Public Library, 19 Oak St., 2 p.m. 536-7437.

KEESEVILLE— Fish Fry Friday, Elks L odge 2072, 1 Elks Lane, 5-7:30 p.m. Take-outs available. Fish or shrimp. $6.95.

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PLATTSBURGH — Ed Schenk per forms, M ichele’s Fine Dining, 5131 U.S. Ave., 6:30-9:30 p.m. 561-8142.

Saturday, April 23 PLATTSBURGH — Ed Schenk per forms, M ichele’s Fine Dining, 5131 U.S. Ave., 6:30-9:30 p.m. 561-8142.

CHAMPLAIN — Northern Lights Squar e Dance Club , NCCS Middle School Cafeteria, 103 Route 276, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 24 Easter Sunday Observed.

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April 16, 2011

Adirondack Medical Center nurses call for fair wages, benefits

By Chris Morris

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About 40 nurses and their supporters gathered April 7 to host an informational picket at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake. They picked a good day, too; the skies were clear and spring made its presPhoto by Chris Morris ence felt, with temperatures nearing the 50s.

YOUR PROPERTY ASSESSMENT: RIGHT OR WRONG?

The property tax, as we know it today, started in England in the late 1600’s. The property tax is an adValorem tax because it is based on the market value of a property. An assessor estimates the market value of a property based on the best available data supplied by the county. This is recorded in a tax roll ledger that shows the owner and the assessment of each property. Town and county governments and school boards set budgets that determine the amount of tax that needs to be raised. The assessments determine how the total tax is shared among property owners. On December 15, 2007, the towns of Willsboro, Westport and Elizabethtown entered into an inter-municipal agreement to hire David Galarneau - for five years - as full-time assessor for the three towns. All towns are assessed at the same uniform percent of market value. Starting in 2012, a full reassessment (known as reval) will occur every two years. Each town appoints three or five residents to serve on an Assessment Review Board to hear complaints on a property owner’s assesment.

Important dates: March 1st is the date the assessor must have established the tax value of each property.

You are responsible to know your assessment. (The town usually mails you if there is an increase.) On May 1st, the assessor files the tax roll.

As of that date he cannot change the roll but he can make a recommendation to the Assessment Review Board.

Important Information: If you wish to make a change in your assessment, you must file a complaint with the Assessment Review Board. The Board in Willsboro meets on the 4th Tuesday in May. This year it is May 24.

Before filing a complaint, meet with the assessor to discuss your assessment. A prepared form showing all the information needed to file a proper complaint at your hearing is available at the Town Hall. Also, consider hiring a qualified Real Estate Appraiser.

Information sources: David Galarneau is at the Town Hall, Monday & Tuesday, 8-4; Tel: 963-4341; e-mail: willsboroassessor@willex.com. Willsboro’s website: townofwillsboro.com Essex County website: www.co.essex.ny.us. It has all the town’s recent sales plus forms.

Tel: 873-3390. NYS office of real property: www.orps.state.ny.us Respectfully, Ed Hatch, Supervisor, Town of Willsboro

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SARANAC LAKE — A large group of nurses gathered in front of one of the region’s largest health care facilities April 7 to call for fair wages and benefits.

The nurses’ union at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake says it wants a contract similar to those at other area hospitals, like the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh and the Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone.

But hospital officials counter that they’ve been negotiating in good faith, and that their contract proposal is, in fact, fair.

More than 40 people lined the highway in front of the Adirondack Medical Center Thursday morning. Some carried signs reading, “Be fair, give us our share,” while others urged oncoming cars to sound the horn in support of the nurses union.

Barbara Ryan of Saranac Lake is a nurse with some 30 years of experience in the field.

She said a fair contract for the 165 nurses at AMC isn’t just about getting their fair share – it’s about supporting the local economy.

Ryan said she’s reached the top of her pay scale – but other, younger nurses need better wages so they can stay in the Tri-Lakes.

“We need to keep the young nurses here,” she said. “I retired last year and I’m coming back as a per diem employee because we don’t have enough nurses. The whole point is that these nurses are coming up through the ranks – they deserve the raises in the steps that they’re supposed to get. To freeze them, or to stop it, or to say they don’t deserve it is completely wrong. They can go to Plattsburgh and get their steps – it’s really not that far.”

New York State Nurses Association spokesman Mark Genovese said the union simply wants a contract that’s on-par with other regional hospitals.

“Management is trying to make comparisons with unions and hospitals and positions in other areas of the nation,” he said.

“We’re talking about registered nurses here, in the eastern part of the North Country – that’s the fair market we’re talking about.

Pat Valentine of Lake Placid chairs the bargaining unit for the AMC nurses’ union.

He said that so far, AMC hasn’t offered a proposal that mirrors what the nurses are looking for.

“We’re seeing a little positive momentum, but we’d like to see more,” Valentine said.

“There is an agreement that we are looking for and it will be here eventually.”

Currently, the union is asking for three percent across the board raises with step increases, which are based on hours of experience.

But hospital officials counter that the union is asking for what amounts to an average 22 percent wage increase over a threeyear period.

Hospital spokesman Joe Riccio said that comparing AMC to other health care organizations in the region is inaccurate.

“I think the union realizes that there are

regional economic variances between different facilities, like Alice Hyde, CVPH, and Elizabethtown,” he said. “What we do is conduct competitive market research and analysis to make sure that our nurses are fairly compensated in a way that is commensurate with education, training, cost of living, and a variety of other factors.”

The most recent contract expired late last year and was renewed through March 22.

AMC’s latest proposal features a 3 percent salary increase in the first year, while eligible nurses would receive an average 3.2 percent step increase in the second and third years of the contract.

That includes a 2 percent cost-of-living raise.

Pat Valentine, who chairs the bargaining unit for the nurses' union, speaks with reporters.

Photo by Chris Morris

Riccio said that a new step increase of 3 percent has also been added to the top of the wage scale for nurses who’ve reached the maximum years of service.

The hospital also wants nurses to begin contributing what amounts to about $20 per month to health insurance benefits.

But Mark Genovese of the nurses association said the union opposes increases to health contributions mainly because nurses are exposed to a variety of health-related threats.

Overall, these contract negotiations have been amicable on both sides – in other words, this is not the state of Wisconsin versus public employees.

In fact, Riccio said having nurses outside picketing is actually a good thing.

“We encourage an open dialogue for all of our employees here at AMC, and I think this informational picket is a great example of the nurses engaging in that dialogue, and we respect that,” he said.

Both sides realize that more than just equitable pay is at stake here.

Ultimately, union reps and hospital administration agree that a meaningful contract helps hold up a fragile economy and keeps jobs in the North Country.

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Saranac Lake village budget debate continues Village officials discuss cuts

to personnel, chamber funding

By Chris Morris

denpubs@denpubs.com SARANAC LAKE — Trustees in Saranac Lake are considering several cuts that would zero-out a potential increase to the tax levy in the 2011-2012 village budget.

During a work session Thursday evening, village Manager John Sweeney presented some potential personnel cuts to the board.

According to Sweeney, eliminating one position from four different village departments – as well as cutting purchase requests for a number of vehicles – would give the budget a zero percent tax increase.

The four positions being considered for elimination are a paid driver at the fire department, a deputy treasurer in the village’s administrative offices, a part-time clerk at the police department, and a laborer at the village Department of Public Works.

For the moment, the proposed layoffs are talking points, trustees said, as no decisions have been made.

Rick Yorkey from the fire department told trustees that cutting a fire driver would be tough.

“Right now, I think we need five,” he said.

Some trustees, like Jeff Branch, said making a decision about fire personnel was hard without knowing the status of dispatching and the exact future of the rescue squad, which may or may not move out of the fire station on Broadway.

Sweeney said the village could cut the deputy treasurer, so long as other staff members received the adequate training to make up for the increased workload.

At the police department, Chief Bruce Nason said he could take measures to reduce the negative effects of losing a part-time clerk. He notes that new, high-tech equipment being installed in police cruisers will make up for some of that shortfall. That equipment is being purchased with federal drug and asset seizure funds.

At the public works department, losing a laborer wouldn’t be devastating. That’s according to Assistant Superintendent Kevin Pratt.

Pratt says the department’s superintendent, Robert Martin, is more concerned with having qualified drivers and heavy equipment operators who can also perform labor duties if need be.

John Sweeney said his proposed cuts accomplish what Trustee John McEneany had asked for – that is, they make physical changes without affecting the village’s abil-

ity to function.

Trustees said personnel cuts have a longlasting impact on the budget and restructure the way the village does business.

Sweeney also told trustees that he cut several equipment purchases, including a snowmobile, an all-terrain vehicle, and at least one vehicle at the DPW.

Chamber, village at odds Officials with the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce want the village of Saranac Lake to continue supporting the organization.

During a press conference April 7 at the Blue Moon Café, the chamber ’s executive director, Sylvie Nelson, credited village trustees for their “careful review” of the 2011-2012 budget.

Nelson said crafting a budget is a “daunting task.”

But Nelson said the village’s plan to phase-out funding for the chamber is a bad idea, as is cutting the village’s investment in civic organizations.

Trustees are looking to end the village’s funding of groups like the chamber, the Saranac Lake Adult Center, and others because village taxpayers residing within the towns of North Elba, St. Armand, and Harrietstown end up paying twice for those con-

tributions.

“We believe that the issue of double-taxation has become more of a ‘cause celebre’ for the village board than anything else,” she said. “When you look at the numbers, when they’re lumped together, the proposed double-taxation cuts amount to about $35,000.”

That amounts to less than one cent per $100 of the tax levy, Nelson says.

“We believe that this is a superficial argument that does not translate into any savings to the taxpayers, while also undermining and hurting the very organizations that deliver needed services to our community,” she said.

Following Thursday’s press conference, Mayor Clyde Rabideau said double-taxation is a “cause celebre” because Adirondack communities need to cut costs wherever possible.

“If somebody can explain to me why it’s fair for somebody on one end of Duprey Street to pay once for the chamber of commerce and somebody on the other end of the street has to pay twice, then I might rethink this issue,” he said.

Earlier this week, the village agreed to reinstate funding for the chamber and other civic organizations in the 2011-2012 budget – with the stipulation that the practice of double-taxation would end starting next year.

First Daffest coming together

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com SARANAC LAKE — While there may be no celebrity cooks coming to town, the firstever Daffest is reaching the final planning stages.

Organizers for the Daffest are continuing to finalize the events that will take place as part of the three-day event, set to start Friday, April 29 and running through Sunday, May 1.

“Everything is going very smoothly,” Cherrie Sayles said. “Sponsors are jumping in, music is getting lined up, Paul Smith’s College and North Country Community College are all geared up for their events.

Life is good in the land of the daffodil AND we are ready to see them blooming. This white, raw, cold tundra has just got to change the color of its landscape soon.”

One of the highlighted events of Daffest will be the Daffest Derby soapbox car race on April 30, starting at 11 a.m. on the George LaPan highway.

According to organizers, almost 30 soapbox car kits have been ordered, with several families using one car for multiple entries.

“We have sold about 30 cars and have about 45 entries so far from as far away as Poughkeepsie,” Sayles said.

The Soapbox Derby is open to children

ages 5-13 and an adult division for ages 14 and older. The racing will start promptly at 11 a.m., with the race course from the Lapan Highway overpass to the town hall.

For mandatory regulations and entry information, visit the Web site Daffest.com.

Events on Friday, April 29 will include the Mayor ’s Proclamation to open Daffest at noon, Wigomore Garden tour, tours of the historic Saranac Village at Will Rogers, student-guided tours of the North Country Community College campus, guided historic tours of the village, park tours, neighborhood tours, boat tours, a wine and beer tasting at the Blue Moon Cafe and a performance by Bearquarium.

Along with the Daffest Derby, events on April 30 will include tours of Saranac Village at Will Rogers, historic tours, art displays, the Lemon Festival at Riverside Park from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., horse-drawn wagon rides, a kick-off parade at 10:45 a.m., Heather Pearsall and the Penn Dixie Band performing in the parade and at Riverside Park and other entertainment.

Events on May 1 include the Crazy for Canines Doggie Parade, a bake and food sale to benefit the Tri-Lakes Humane Society and other entertainment.

“More events are joining weekly so stay tuned and get ready to bloom,” Sayles said.

For more information, visit the Daffest Web site at www.daffest.com.

Sherman V. Allen, the parent company of Mac’s Markets, recently presented the Essex County office of High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care with a check for $288. During the 2010 holiday season, Mac’s Market in Port Henry participated again in the hospice Angel Bear program. This program allows customers to purchase an Angel Bear card to be inscribed with the name of a loved one being remembered during the holidays.

In accepting the check Cheryl Olson, Development Coordinator for High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care, said, “We are grateful to Mac’s Market for their continuing commitment to hospice in Essex County and also to the Port Henry community for their generous support.”

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April 16, 2011

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News of the Week Fishing tourneys coming to Plattsburgh, Lake Champlain PLATTSBURGH — Six professional bass-fishing tournaments will be held in Plattsburgh and Lake Champlain between June 11 and Sept. 17.

Three-thousand anglers from across the globe are expected to compete for $1.8 million in prizes.

Reservation to build diabetes facility AKWESASNE— A $600,000 federal grant will be used to build a treatment center for diabetes on the St. Regis Mohawk Reservation. “The new facility will provide a wellness center for tribal members who are diabetic or at various stages of risk to become diabetic,” according to a press release provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the organization which awarded the grant. “This fully accessible, educational setting will target the prevention of diabetes and diabetic complications such as amputations, blindness, kidney failure and cardiovascular disease.”

Franklin County considers bed tax MALONE — Legislators in Franklin County have assigned a committee to investigate the creation of a bed tax. Local Republican and Democratic representatives will join with the chamber of commerce to create a plan based on the tax Clinton County has in place.

Franklin County might pay $10M, merge with Alice Hyde MALONE — Franklin County hopes to create a non-profit corporation, paying Alice Hyde Medical Center $10 million to take over the operation of its Nursing Home. A public hearing on the issue is planned for April 21, at 4 p.m in the County Courthouse.

Missing Saranac Lake man found dead SARANAC LAKE — Gary Sklaryk, who had been missing since Jan. 2, has been found dead.

Sklaryk, 55, who was reported to have had mental health problems, was last seen alive at his home on Ampersand Avenue. Sue Goldsmith, a Keene Street resident, discovered the man’s body on April 10 in her backyard as she went to empty her garbage.

There was no connection between Sklaryk and Goldsmith. Police don’t suspect foul play, though the investigation is ongoing. An autopsy is scheduled for a later date.

Local poet and novelist win awards KEENE — Writers Chase Twitchell and her husband Russell Banks, both of Keene, have both recently won significant acclaim for their literary work. Twitchell recieved the Kingsley Tufts Award, a prestigious poetry award that comes with a $100,000 prize. Banks, the author of a number of novels which have been turned into feature films, won the Commonwealth Writer ’s Award for literature, which comes with a $50,000 prize.

Regional News

Training urged for Laurentian aviation jobs

By Fred Herbst

and adults. Participants can become Federal Aviafred@denpubs.com tion Administration-certified technicians in 2 to 3 PORT HENRY — years, he said.

Laurentian Aerospace PAI is working closely won’t hire any emwith Laurentian to ready ployees for more than a prospective employees, year, but now is the Stacy Soucy McCarthy said. time for prospective The highest paid emworkers to begin Department of Labor ployees will likely be FAApreparing. certified mechanics, who That was the mescould earn between $75,000 and $80,000. sage delivered by employment specialists “We’re very privileged to have a comand educators during an informational pany the magnitude of Laurentian locate meeting hosted by the Essex County Inin our area,” McCarthy said. dustrial Development Agency at Moriah When Laurentian begins hiring, the Central School March 16. process will work through OneWork“Laurentian won’t be hiring for anothSource offices in Plattsburgh, Elizabether year,” Paul Grasso, executive director town and Malone. The hiring process will of the North Country Workforce Investbe coordinated by Stacy Soucy, an emment Board told about 40 people. “Conployment services representative with the struction is scheduled to start in April and state Department of Labor in Plattsburgh. will take 18 months.

Soucy will collect resumes and applica“That’s a long time to wait for someone tions for Laurentian. Resumes can be sent looking for a job,” he said. “Take this time to him at any time by e-mail at to start preparing yourself to be a good stacy.soucy@labor.state.ny.us applicant for Laurentian.”

Laurentian will be hiring highly-skilled Laurentian Aerospace Corporation is mechanics, assembly workers and adminscheduled to open a $175 million, state-ofistrative staff, Soucy said. the-art maintenance repair and overhaul “There’s a lot of emphasis on the mefacility for wide-body aircraft at the chanics and assembly positions, which Plattsburgh International Airport in late are very important,” he said. “Laurentian 2012 or early 2013. The firm is expected to will need other people, too. There will be hire 200 workers initially and plans on sales and office help needed and other employing up to 900 people. jobs.”

The vast majority of those jobs will reSoucy said a specific list of jobs and job quire specific skills, explained James Mcdescriptions is expected this summer.

Carthy, principal of the Plattsburgh AeroThose jobs will be posted, he said. nautical Institute, a division of Cham“My advice to you is to get as much plain Valley Educational Services in training as possible now,” Soucy told the Plattsburgh.

Moriah group. “Be ready when the hiring The PAI Aviation Tech Program can process begins.” provide workers with those skills, McThe OneWorkSource office in ElizaCarthy said. He explained the program, bethtown will help prospective employwhich is available to high school students

“My advice to you is to get as much tr aining as possible now ...

Be ready when the hiring process begins.”

ees during the Laurentian hiring process, said Ellen Gordon, site program manager.

“All Laurentian information will be available in our Elizabethtown office,” she said. “We’ll help with resumes, training, the application process. I would encourage you to come in and let us know what you’re thinking.”

Gordon stressed all OneWorkSource services are free.

Carol Calabrese, co-executive director of the Essex County IDA, said the Moriah meeting was in response to questions about the Laurentian project.

“We’ve received a lot of inquiries about potential job opportunities,” she said, “in particular, the Laurentian project.”

“The goal of the meeting is to provide Essex County residents with upcoming employment and training opportunities available,” said Jody Olcott, Essex County IDA co-executive director, “largely from the newly-announced Laurentian project in Plattsburgh.”

Several people attending the session expressed interest in the Laurentian jobs, but declined to comment. They currently have jobs, but were curious about new opportunities.

Laurentian Aerospace Corporation announced this month it has completed financial arrangements and will soon begin work on its project at the Plattsburgh International Airport.

Robin Wohnsigl, president and chief executive officer of Laurentian Aerospace said, “Work will begin immediately on various aspects of the project including the design and development work which, actually, has been in process now for a few weeks. Robson Woese and Cianbro Corporation will now move forward with details required to start construction at the Plattsburgh International Airport in late April 2011.”

In Clinton County

Cut-a-thon to help Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Proceeds to benefit Team in Training April 23 PLATTSBURGH — The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, in conjunction with Team in Training volunteer Bec Meyer will host a Hair Cut-A-Thon fundraising event Saturday, April 23, to benefit the LLS in front of J.C. Penney at Champlain Centre, 60 Smithfield Blvd.

Haircuts will be given between 9:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. for a $10 donation per person. All funds raised will help advance LLS’s mission of funding leading-edge medical research, patient assistance programs, community outreach and education programs and advocacy for legislation.

Team In Training is a fundraising program established by LLS. Participants in

the Team in Training program train for endurance events, including marathons, century rides, and triathlons like the Mooseman Triathlon that Meyer will participate in. TNT volunteers train in honor of a local blood cancer patient whose struggles inspire and motivate. In return, participants raise funds for lifesaving research and bring hope to the nearly one million people battling blood cancers.

“Along with the Team in Training program, this event will raise funds to help patients live longer, better lives,” said Meyer. “The need is critical and must be a priority.”

For more information or to make a donation, contact Meyer at 569-3123.

Did you know?

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services.

LLS’s mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

Since its founding in 1949, the Society has invested more than $550 million for research specifically targeting blood cancers.

For more information, check out www.lls.org.

April 16, 2011

In Essex County

Floor resolutions concern Scozzafava

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — The introduction of two resolutions during the April 7 meeting of the Essex County Board of Supervisors left one member of the board questioning the need for committee procedure.

A resolution to add payroll for a parttime member of the County Treasurer ’s office to help file the annual report to the state and to help fund the new Wilmington road race drew the ire of Moriah Supervisor Thomas Scozzafava.

“Quite frankly there should have been more discussion on this through committee,” Scozzafava said about the resolution to issue a permit for the use of county roads for the upcoming Wilmington bicycle road race and $6,000 in funding to help promote the event. “These resolutions that appear in the 11th hour at a full board meeting, that come right out of the blue, we have to start getting a handle on that too. I know you have to have 11 or 12 to get it on the floor, but there should be discussion on this through the committee process as there should have been discussion on Ms. Karcher ’s position through the committee process.”

Scozzafava was referring to a resolution that authorized the use of $5,799.02

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to cover the part-time Connell said. “It has ”Quite fr ankly ther e been my experience in salary of Carolyn Karcher, who has should have been more the nine and a half been helping to file years that I have been discussion on this the annual report to over here.” through committee.” the state of New York.

“It is a well run de“I apologize for the partment,” TiconderoThomas Scozzafava ga Supervisor Deb short notice in giving this and I take reMoriah Supervisor Malaney said. “He sponsibility for not needs a couple more getting this through weeks to meet this Finance,” said county treasurer Michael deadline, I will support that.”

Diskin. “What I am asking to do is to ex“When you asked him to cut back he tend my part-time employee, Carolyn did and I think he should be granted,” Karcher, to continue for a period of time Willsboro Supervisor Ed Hatch said. to finish the things we need to do in tranThe resolution to support the Wilmsitioning to a new deputy. One of them ington bicycle race was also approved. and the key to all of this is the annual re“You know we are in the events busiport that we are filing now.” ness here in Essex County and this is an Board Chairman Randy Douglas opportunity to generate a substantial asked if Diskin had the money in his amount of revenue over the years,” budget, to which he responded that he North Elba Supervisor Robert Politi did not. said. “We started with Ironman and it The board passed the resolution, say- has grown to 25,000 people just on one ing that it was a needed expense. given weekend. I don’t know how many “Although I hate to see more monies thousands and thousands of people over added, I know it has to be done,” Keene the course of a year (are) training in difSupervisor Bill Ferebee said. “I sympaferent places. It helps the sales tax. It thize, I know what you are going helps the occupancy tax.” through with trying to get somebody At the last board meeting, some superelse trained.” visors expressed concern over a propos“I am going to support it because Mike al to hire a third full-time public defendnever comes to us unless it is absolutely er that was introduced from the floor innecessary,” Westport Supervisor Daniel stead of going through committees.

Youth group receives Stewart’s funding LAKE PLACID — The concern to “This is all part of the effort us, we are Lake Placid/Wilmington Connecting Youth &

by CYC, with funding fr om choosing to Communities Coalition the Drug Free Communities point out has a new partner for that most program, to change the en- Lake Placid their next “Self Portrait” media campaign. vironment in a way that sup- students Stewart’s Shops’ Holimake good ports good choices.” day Match program is dochoices, and nating $1,000 toward the student Mary Dietrich ifis amaking costs of the newest soona CYC President good to-be-released CYC ad campaign. This “Social choice, they Norming” campaign, emare in the phasizing the positive choices being majority of kids, not the minority,” said made by Lake Placid Middle and High CYC director Angel Marvin. “We felt School students, will be in thepublic by this was especially important given the end of the school year. that the survey indicated that students Based on Lake Placid Central assume most of their classmates are usSchool’s statistics from the 2010 Preing these substances, when in reality vention Needs Assessment, a survey the majority are not.” given to 6-12th graders throughout EsThe posters, created in the classsex County, the ad campaign will focus rooms of Sandy Payne and Ann Rickard on the number of students - the majorat LPCS with the production assistance ity - who do not smoke cigarettes, drink of Naj Wikoff, utilize student’s self poralcohol or smoke marijuana. traits in the same way that the CYC “I “Though the results of the survey inMatter” poster project and the “Love a dicate an across-the-board increase in Kid” week banners on Main Street did. alcohol, marijuana and cigarette use “It is a great way for the kids to use from our 2008 numbers, which is of their own creativity to both absorb the

message and get it out to their peers and the community. We got so much positive feedback from the ‘I Matter ’ posters because they were all individual works of art”, said Wikoff, who has been the spearhead for many projects utilizing the creativity of kids, including the new mural at Whiteface Mountain and the mural projects at Wilmington and Shipman youth centers.

“This is all part of the effort by CYC, with funding from the Drug Free Communities program, to change the environment in a way that supports good choices,” said CYC president Mary Dietrich.

CYC is in the sixth year of a Federal grant which tasks the group with making environmental changes that will discourage underage use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, making them less attractive and more difficult to obtain and use. Other CYC projects include working with the school to introduce evening open hours and an offer to the Village of Lake Placid to fund the acquisition and training of a drug detection dog for the Police Department.

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News of the Week Small grains trials support agricultural economy, local foods production WILLSBORO — North Country farmers, bakers, and business owners interested in local, heritage and organic foods are reaping the benefits of research conducted at the 352-acre Cornell University E.V. Baker Agricultural Research Farm located along the Lake Champlain shoreline in Willsboro, NY. Northern New York Agricultural Development Program 2009-2010 Small Grains and Food-Grade Soybeans Variety Trial report data recently posted online and available from Cornell Cooperative Extension offices identifies crops well-adapted to regional growing conditions and processors’ specifications.

“The buy-local, heritage, organically-grown food movement has created increased interest by millers, bakers and consumers in regionally-grown and regionally-processed heritage wheat and food-grade soybeans,” said Baker Farm manager Michael H. Davis. “Finding varieties with solid agronomic characteristics that are well-adapted to the Northern New York regional growing conditions is an essential step toward a profitable cropping season.”

The report in the Field Crops section of the www.nnyagdev.org website includes results for 21 spring wheat varieties, 15 winter wheat varieties, 11 heritage wheat and nine modern wheat varieties, seven emmer wheat varieties, and 22 commerciallyavailable food-grade soybean varieties.

Elizabeth Dyck, Coordinator of the Organic Growers’ Research and Information-Sharing Network (www.ogrin.org) noted Northern New York was once known for high-quality wheat production and says the research managed by Davis is “making a real contribution to reviving this tradition in the region.”

Davis partnered with Dyck to evaluate several heritage varieties of winter wheat and the ancient grain emmer at the Baker Farm. The heritage varieties, grown in the Northeast 80 to 130 years ago, were obtained from Dr. Mark Sorrells’ breeding program at Cornell University. Steven Zwinger of North Dakota State University supplied spring emmer wheat varieties for trial.

“Several heritage wheat varieties have shown distinctive taste and excellent baking qualities. Emmer, also known as faro, is in increasing demand by consumers for its delicious taste as a cooked grain and in flat breads and pasta. The Northern New York trials at the Baker Farm provide invaluable information to farmers on which of these potentially high-value varieties to grow and how to manage them,” Dyck says.

Champlain Valley Milling in Westport, produces “all-New York” whole wheat and white flours. It uses wheat, including one ancient variety, grown in Northern New York.

“The on-farm research carried out in Northern New York is a critical component in developing a high quality and steady supply of wheat for processing into flour for commercial and consumer bakers,” said owner Sam Sherman. The challenge is to get everyone growing the same variety for consistency.”

Davis said the multiple-year trials at the Baker Farm allow for evaluation of the best growing practices, such as tilling and soil fertility, as well as testing for high-quality yield potential for the various crops under a variety of weather conditions.

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“Forever Music — the first 95 years of the Lake Placid Sinfonietta,” will be presented by Paul and Rosemary Reiss on April 27.

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LAKE PLACID — The Lake Placid-North Elba Historical Society is pleased to announce the final program of their 2011 “Odds and Ends” Winter Lecture Series on Wednesday, April 27, at Howard Johnson’s Restaurant in Lake Placid. The lecture will begin at 7 p.m. with attendees encouraged to come for dinner at 6 p.m. The final program in the four-part series is “Forever Music – the first 95 years of the Lake Placid Sinfonietta” and will be presented

by Paul and Rosemary Reiss.

Come listen as Paul and Rosemary Reiss discuss the interesting history of the Lake Placid Sinfonietta over its first 95 summers, from its beginning as the Boston Symphony Ensemble, its move from the Lake Placid Club to the Lake Placid community, and its successful development to the present time.

Paul, Rosemary and their children began attending Sinfonietta concerts in the 1970s. Paul served on its first Board of Directors 1982-1988,

as the Treasurer 1997-2004, conducted the Forever Music endowment campaign, and served as President 2007-2010. Rosemary was the Sinfonietta Membership Chairperson from 20032009.

The Winter Lecture Series has been titled “Odds and Ends” in memory of Laura Viscome, a longtime supporter of the Historical Society. Laura’s weekly “Odds and Ends” column ran in the Lake Placid News for many years and was a great source of information for residents and visitors.

All programs offered in the Lake PlacidNorth Elba Historical Society’s “Odds and Ends” Winter Lecture Series are free and open to the public. This is the final program in the 2011 Winter Series. Please watch for the Memorial Day opening of the new ICE! exhibit at The History Museum.

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LPCS adopted budget up 3.58%

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denpubs@denpubs.com LAKE PLACID — The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education voted unanimously Thursday night to approve a $16.5 million budget for 2011-2012.

The budget increased by 3.58 percent from last year and the tax levy will increase by just over 4-percent. Declining real estate assessments will result in a larger tax rate in the district.

In earlier stages of the budget process, the district was looking to cut as many as seven of its 117 staff members. In the final budget, four positions were cut: a special education teacher; two teaching assistant positions; and a clerical position.

The lay-offs save the district about $110,000.

Carol Baker, a certified occupational therapy assistant who provides assistive technology to students, spoke after the vote. She appealed to the board to reconsider its decision.

“Honestly, I’m uncertain what the basis was for eliminating my position,” Baker said.

In past meetings, board members cited a consultant that recommended trimming some staff, including a special education teacher, in order

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to save the school money. The school spent about $300,000 from a reserve fund of just under $1 million to help keep its remaining staff employed.

Tom Dodd, a technology teacher at the school and the district’s union representative, complained about being moved to a similar position in the elementary school.

His job at the middle/high school can be done cheaper by BOCES, according to Superintendent Randy Richards. They’ll also hire someone part time to take over Dodd’s role as the school’s IT worker.

Patty Gallagher, a parent who has been vocal during the budget process, asked why the board’s previous budget eliminated the assistant principal and a part-time librarian only to add the positions back in for next year.

“Things have changed in a year,” school board President Phil Baumbach responded. He suggested that the assistant principal would help tackle ongoing disciplinary issues in the school.

The librarian was added back because of an unanticipated give back in state aid, Baumbach said. The school was expecting a reduction of $220,500 in state aid, but the final budget added back $69,677.

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denpubs@denpubs.com TUPPER LAKE — The Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department held elections for 2011-2012 late last week.

On Thursday night, the department elected its new slate of officers, with Mark Picerno, Richard Sabin, and Royce Cole elected chief, first assistant chief, and second assis-

tant chief, respectively.

Other officers elected include: Tina Arsenault, captain, Company 1; Joseph Arsenault, lieutenant, Company 1; Mike Rule, captain, Company 2; David Maroun, lieutenant, Company 2; Ian Mclear, captain, Company 3; and Michelle Fortier, lieutenant, Company 3.

Nick Rolley was elected as secretary and Tim Brown was elected treasurer. Mike Russell will serve as the department’s president.

Agnew introduced as new member of Paul Smith’s team

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denpubs@denpubs.com PAUL SMITHS — Paul Smith’s College announced this week that F. Raymond Agnew will serve as the school’s new vice president for institutional advancement.

The college’s president, Dr. John W. Mills, called Agnew a “respected development professional with deep ties to the North Country.”

A release issued by the college Tuesday states that Agnew served as vice president of community relations at Glens Falls Hospital for more than a decade, raising more than $37 million for the health care organization.

“We’re very excited to welcome Ray to Paul Smith’s College,” Dr. Mills said in a

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“Ray is widely admired in the communities he has been a part of,” Dr. Mills added.

“His fundraising and leadership skills will be a great asset to the college.”

Agnew has been involved with fundraising at several colleges and universities, including the Potsdam College Foundation, Empire State College, and Binghamton University.

As head of the Paul Smith’s College Office of Institutional Advancement, Agnew is in charge of fundraising.

Agnew, who is a native of Elizabethtown, says he’s thrilled to return to higher education. He succeeds Jennifer N. Ott, who has served on an interim basis since last fall.

Agnew officially began his career at Paul Smith’s College on April 4.

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Photo by Keith Lobdell veteran, and everyone knows that we was something that he never thought about were not given the best welcome back,” Armwhile he was working in computers in Atlanta, strong said. “I think that has something to do Ga. with my offer, but, really, I just want them to “I was fat and happy down there,” he said. feel at home and thank them for what they “My wife, Alicia, had come up here on vacahave done for our country over there.” tion and seen this place and five days later, we Armstrong’s offer to the veterans is one free owned it.” night at his Mountain Brook Lodge in WilmArmstrong said that he has received a lot of ington, located on Route 86. business from Fort Drum.

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Patriots baseball team looks to be in the CVAC, Section VII mix 2011 AVCS Patriots baseball Roster Name No. Grd Pos John Sikandar 8 12 OF T.J. Burl 12 12 OF/1B/P Lawrence Montanaro 3 12 OF/IF Thomas Therrien 15 12 IF/OF Hank Whisher 0 12 IF/OF/P Kyle Miller 11 11 C/P/IF Austin House 5 11 P/IF Dave Warner 1 11 P/IF Kyle Sprague 7 11 SS/2B Sawyer Taro 2 11 P/C/OF Kodie Simpson 10 10 P/OF/IF Dustin Miller 21 10 OF/IF Dillon Savage 9 9 OF/C/1B Shane Douglas 12 9 IF/P Joe Prentiss 13 12 IF/OF John Sikandar 8 12 OF Head Coach: Randy Douglas Assistant: Kevin Hoey Assistant: Jeff Miller

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CLINTONVILLE — With a mix of experience and athleticism, the AuSable Valley varsity baseball team is out to make a run at the Champlain Valley Athletic Conference Division II title.

“We are returning seven players with varsity experience, and our seven first-time varsity players are very athletic,” head coach Randy Douglas said. “We are pretty deep in the pitching department, and we have three returning all stars.”

The Patriots lost five players to graduation, including Alex LaFountain, Jordan Bezio, Curtis Loreman, A.J. Gordon and Kyle Doner.

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CLINTONVILLE — With a mix of solid returning players and newcomers, the AuSable Valley girls varsity softball team looks to compete in the Champlain Valley Athletic Conference in 2011.

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Returning to the starting lineup for the Patriots will be seniors T.J. Burl and John Sikandar, junior Kyle Sprague and freshman Dillon Savage. Also returning are senior Joe Prentiss, junior Sawyer Taro and sophomores Dustin Miller and Kodie Simpson.

Newcomers to the varsity squad include seniors Lawrence Montanaro, Thomas Therrien and Hank Whisher; juniors Kyle Miller, Austin House and Dave Warner; and freshman Shane Douglas.

“We have a good mix of kids who seem to get along very well,” Douglas said. “I think that we will be very competitive in the Division II race. If we stay committed and focused to baseball, we have the potential to be very good.”

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“We are a very young team again this year,” head coach Jim Monty said. “We lost two girls from last year, both from critical positions and both 4 year starters. I feel the two young ladies replacing them will do a good job and I anticipate them improving as the year goes on.”

While youthful, the Lions do have several players with varsity experience, including Division I MVP pitcher Andrea Le Vien, entering her junior season.

Monty said speed and pitching will be a key to keep the team at a level where they can go 11-3 like in 2010.

“Kylee Cassavaugh led the team with 32 stolen bases last year,” Monty said. “Our other strength is pitching, where we return

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The Lions two losses were Chelsea Provost and Kristen Jacques.

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“A successful season isn’t always about a won-lost record,” Monty said. “If we can improve our defense, hit the ball and play as a team, the won-lost record will take care of itself. We have great team chemistry and are a hard working team. At the end of the season if we can say we did the best we could do, then we had a great season.”

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LAKE PLACID — With only one of the t o p s i x o ff e n s i v e t h re a t s re t u r n i n g , t h e Lake Placid varsity baseball program will be giving several new players a chance to show their skills on the varsity level. “ We a re y o u n g a n d i n e x p e r i e n c e d , ” head coach Brian Brandes said. “Graduation and the loss of Will Tennant to golf will hurt o ff e n s i v e l y and d e f e n s i v e l y. Wi l l w a s o n e o f o u r t o p p i t c h e r s l a s t y e a r. T h e f o u r g r a d u a t e s , Will, and senior Chris Orsi made up the

first six hitters in the batting order last year.”

Brandes said that with 14 players, nine of them new, there will be a depth concern.

“Donald Herzog will anchor the pitching staff,” Brandes said. “Don, together with Ryan Meyer and RJ Reid will pitch the bulk of the innings.

“JP Morrison will be behind the plate f o r h i s t h i rd v a r s i t y s e a s o n , ” B r a n d e s continued. “Having JP there to handle a relatively young staff is one of our keys.

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LAKE PLACID — The Lake Placid varsity softball team will look to stay in the mix every time they take to the field.

“A successful season is one in which we come to play hard everyday and put ourselves in a position to win every game,” head coach Donna Moody said. “Our team’s strength is our players’ versatility. Everyone can play multiple

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positions and contribute at the plate. Everyone on the team will be key to the team’s success.”

Six seniors will lead the Lady Blue Bombers, who finished with an 8-10 record in 2010, including Alexis Nichols, Jenna McGreevy, Brenna Whitney, Catherine Valentine, Megan Riley and Stephanie Murphy.

Juniors include MacKenzie Kemmerer, Ayla Thompson, Danielle Balestrini and Hannah Kane.

Sophomores Haley Brandes and Liz Leff round out the Blue Bombers roster.

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Tuesday, April 26 ...............v. Saranac Lake Thursday, April 28 ......................at Saranac Saturday, April 30 ........................at Moriah Tuesday, May 3 ................................at Peru Thursday, May 5.............................v. Seton Saturday, May 7.....................v. Plattsburgh Monday, May 9....................at Ticonderoga Wednesday, May 11.......................at AVCS Friday, May 13 ............................v. Saranac Monday, May 16 .............................v. NAC Wednesday, May 18..........v. Beekmantown Friday, May 20...................at Saranac Lake Monday, May 23 ...........................at NCCS

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keith@denpubs.com LAKE PLACID — There is plenty of experience on the 2011 Lake Placid varsity girls tennis team.

“We have five returning players,” said coach Dave Miller. “We have two solid singles players and three seasoned doubles players.”

The singles players include senior captain Georgie Knox and junior Natalia Smith.

“I would like to see the returning players take their games to the next level,” Miller said. “Also, we have some new players who show some promise and I would like to see them work successfully as doubles players.

My overall definition of success will be improvement of the team as a whole.”

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Head Coach: Brian Brandes

2011 Lake Placid tennis Roster Name Grd c- Georgie Knox 12 Natalia Smith 11 Serena Hallowell 11 Emma Morris-Downey10 Joan O’leary 10 Brennan Butler 10 Alyssa Mahatme 10 Grace Nardiello 9 Georgia O’leary 8 Camryn Brooks 7 Head Coach: Dave Miller

2011 LPCS Blue Bombers tennis Schedule

Wednesday, April 27 .............at Plattsburgh Friday, April 29......................................bye Monday, May 2 ...............................v. NAC Wednesday, May 4 ...........................at Peru Monday, May 9 ..............................at Seton Wednesday, May 11 ........................at NAC Monday, May 16 .........................v. Saranac Wednesday, May 18.......................v. AVCS Monday, May 23 ...........................v. NCCS

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Saranac Lake Red Storm looks to senior leaders in lacrosse

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2011 SLCS Red Storm lacrosse Schedule

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Tuesday, April 19................v. St. Lawrence Thursday, April 21 ..................at Heuvelton Saturday, April 23 ..........at Colton-Pierpont Tuesday, April 26 ..............at Salmon River Thursday, April 28.....................at Massena Friday, April 29..................v. Salmon River Tuesday, May 3 ..................at St. Lawrence Thursday, May 5 .....................v. Heuvelton Saturday, May 7.........................v. Massena Tuesday, May 10 ...................at Northwood Thursday, May 12 ......................v. Potsdam Tuesday, May 17 ..........................at Canton Thursday, May 19 ..........v. Colton-Pierpont Friday, May 20 ......................v. Northwood Saturday, May 21 .................at Ogdensburg

SARANAC LAKE — The Saranac Lake varsity lacrosse team will boast several key seniors as they take to the field in 2011.

“We have great senior leadership,” head coach Dermott Morgan said. “We are a strong fundamentally skilled team and we are starting to get players that have been

Offense key to a strong season

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2011 SLCS Red Storm golf Schedule

Tuesday, April 26..............v. Beekmantown Thursday, April 28 ........................at NCCS Monday, May 2...............................v. Seton Wednesday, May 4................at Lake Placid Friday, May 6 ........................at Plattsburgh Monday, May 9 .....................................Bye Wednesday, May 11.............v. Ticonderoga Friday, May 13 .................................at Peru Monday, May 16..........................at Moriah Wednesday, May 18.......................v. AVCS Friday, May 20 ............................v. Saranac

2011 SLCS Red Storm track and field Schedule

Tuesday, April 26 ..........................at NCCS Saturday, April 30...Invitational @ Saranac Tuesday, May 3 .....................v. Plattsburgh Thursday, May 5..................at Ticonderoga Tuesday, May 10 ..............................v. Peru Thursday, May 12..................................bye Tuesday, May 17.........................at Saranac Thursday, May 19..........................at AVCS Tuesday, May 24...............v. Beekmantown

playing Youth lacrosse.”

Goalie Mike Burpoe is one of the returning players that Morgan said will have to have a solid season.

“We have depth at the midfield position and are very strong at the attack position,” Morgan said. “We have a great coaching staff, with Matt Mueller and Chris Dupree who played four years college lacrosse at Plattsburgh State and have great rapport with the kids.”

SARANAC LAKE — Saranac Lake varsity baseball head coach Bill Wilson will look to an experienced battery to lead the Red Storm this season.

The team returns CVAC All Star senior catcher Dalton DeMarco and senior pitcher Brian Fortune to a team that finished with a 7-9 record in league during the 2010 season.

2011 Saranac Lake baseball Roster Name Dalton DeMarco Tyler O’Neill Adam Mayville Brian Fortune Chris Dorman Ricky Schmidt Steve Rodriguez Tyler Curry Jon LaPierre Brad Pareira Matt Phelan

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Head Coach: Bill Wilson Assistant Coach: Paul DeMarco

“We will look for team leadership and offensive power to be our strengths,” Wilson said. “Our success will come from a determined winning attitude. Although a small team, we are hard working and very fundamentally sound.”

Along with DeMarco and Fortune, seniors on the Red Storm roster include Tyler O’Neill, Adam Mayville and Chris Dorman.

Juniors on the roster include Ricky Schmidt, Steve Rodriguez, Tyler Curry, Kon LaPierre and Brad Pareira. Matt Phelan is the lone sophomore on the squad.

Wilson is assisted by Paul DeMarco.

2011 Red Storm baseball Schedule

Monday, April 25 ........................at Saranac Wednesday, April 27......................at AVCS Friday, April 29 ...........................v. Saranac Monday, May 2 .....at Northern Adirondack Wednesday, May 4 ........................at NCCS Tuesday, May 10 ...................v. Plattsburgh Thursday, May 12.............at Beekmantown Saturday, May 14 .........................v. Moriah Tuesday, May 17 ..............................v. Peru Thursday, May 19.................at Lake Placid Friday, May 20...............................v. AVCS Tuesday, May 24 .................at Ticonderoga

2011 Saranac Lake lacrosse Roster No. 33 17 1 23 11 6 20 24 16 21 14 8 2 3 15 19 10 7 12 4 9

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Head Coach: Dermott Morgan Assistant Coach: Chris Dupree Assistant Coach: Matt Mueller

Youth key for Lady Red Storm

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SARANAC LAKE — The Saranac Lake varsity softball team will have plenty of young talent when they take to the field for CVAC play in 2011.

“We have a very young team this year,” head coach Diana Schwartz said. “They have great attitudes and have great work ethics. We have a very diverse group of athletes. Many girls can play infield and outfield and do it well.”

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Tuesday, April 26............................v. Seton Saturday, April 30......Invitational @ AVCS Tuesday, May 3..................................... bye Thursday, May 5 ...........................v. NCCS Tuesday, May 10............................at AVCS Thursday, May 12 ............................at Peru Tuesday, May 17..................v. Ticonderoga Thursday, May 19..................v. Plattsburgh Tuesday, May 24 .........................v. EKMW

2011 LPCS Blue Bombers golf Schedule

Tuesday, April 26 ...........................at Seton Thursday, April 28 .......................v. Moriah Monday, May 2 ................at Beekmantown Wednesday, May 4 .............v. Saranac Lake Friday, May 6 ......................at Ticonderoga Monday, May 9 ................................at Peru Wednesday, May 11.......................at AVCS Friday, May 13 ............................v. Saranac Monday, May 16....................v. Plattsburgh Wednesday, May 18 ......................v. NCCS Friday, May 20.......................................bye

Lady Bombers Continued from page 27 Also returning to the team are sophomores Emma Morris-Downey and Joan O’leary, along with eighth-graders Georgia O’leary.

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Red Storm Continued from page 28 Schwartz said that she will rely on a pair of seniors for leadership.

“Jackie Cummings and Sarah Drake will be great at the plate; both are seniors w h o h a v e s h o w e d t h e i r s t re n g t h , ” s h e said. “Returning junior Chelsea LaFountain will also be a contributor at the plate.”

Cummings and Drake are joined on the team by fellow seniors Brooke Fitzgerald and Kayla Taylor. Allie Oehler, Brenna Snyder, Christina Rabideau and Gabby Lewis join LaFountain as juniors, while sophomores on the squad include Jordy M c D o u g a l l , M e g a n M o o d y, N i c o l e Vi s cardo and Sydney Battistoni.

Schwartz, who is assisted by Seamus Lewis, said that she is looking forward to a team effort to help improve on a 4-12 2010 campaign.

“The team needs to work as team,” she said. “If they do that, I believe that we could have a .500 season.”

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2011 AuSable Valley Golf Roster Name Zach Snow Sean Pulsifer Jamie LaFountain Adam Payette Tyler Siegrist Jeremy Wood John Hickey Jacquie Hoey Colin Pope Sean Harrigan Nate Casey Ian Rennie Riley Taylor Zack Calkins Tyler Rivers Emily Maicus Alexis Joy Jocelyn Racette Dillon Drolette Emily Wood Cole Baer Steven Bartlemus Harrison Blaise Austin Butler Chase Carter Nate Devins Lucas Finnegan Alex Knapp Chris Hickey Nate Manning

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2011 AVCS Patriots Golf Schedule

Tuesday, April 26 ........................v. Saranac Thursday, April 28...............at Ticonderoga Monday, May 2............................at Moriah Wednesday, May 4 ................................Bye Friday, May 6 ...................................v. Peru Monday, May 9 ................at Beekmantown Wednesday, May 11..............v. Lake Placid Friday, May 13 ...............................at Seton Monday, May 16 ...........................v. NCCS Wednesday, May 18...........at Saranac Lake Friday, May 20 ......................v. Plattsburgh

Lady Pats Continued from page 25 primed for a breakout season in her senior year.”

Seniors on the roster include Finnegan, McBrearity, Recny, Taylor, Friedrich, Courson and Gia Nelkin. Amanda Hamilton, Alexis Facteau, Jessica Baker, Emily Plumadore, Kalliah Baire, Darrah and Megan Colby are juniors, while Samantha Vallieres is the lone sophomore on the roster.

“If we pitch well and catch the ball, we will be difficult to beat,” Caron said.

“A sectional title is always a goal for us but the competition will be tough as always.”

Patriots golfers set to shoot for the top spot

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C L I N TO N V I L L E — Wi t h o n l y o n e player lost to graduation and a two-time state qualifier looking for a third trip to Cornell, the AuSable Valley varsity golf team is looking to make the final step to the sectional title.

“For the past four years, the goal for AuSable Valley Golf has been the same,” head coach Chris Dubay said. “Improve on both the previous year ’s record, and their place in sectionals. After a 9-1 record and a 2nd place finish in sectionals last year, there is not much room for improvement, but the team has the players to accomplish this.”

Dubay said that the team is centered around a core of John Hickey, Sean Pulsifer, Zach Snow and Jamie LaFountain.

“The team is led by two-time state qualifier, junior John Hickey. Five years ago, Zach Snow, Sean Pulsifer, and Jamie LaFountain, started turning the AuSable Va l l e y g o l f p ro g r a m a ro u n d , a n d n o w they enter their final season. Snow was a CVAC All-Star last year finishing 10th at sectionals while Pulsifer finished 12th.”

Dubay also said that he is looking forward to others contributing to the team.

“Junior Jacquie Hoey, who has been in the top 8 since 7th grade, looks like she will occupy a starting spot,” Dubay said.

“Transfer Sean Harrigan gives the team added depth to compete for the top spot in the CVAC and at sectionals. Players battling for the spots in the top 10 include Adam Payette, Tyler Siegrist, Jeremy Wood, Colin Pope, Nate Casey, Riley Taylor and Ian Rennie.”

Patrick Boynton is the only player lost t o g r a d u a t i o n , w h i l e re t u r n i n g p l a y e r s also include eighth-graders Ian Rennie, Riley Taylor, Zack Calkins, Tyler Rivers, Emily Maicus, Alexis Joy and Jocelyn Racette.

Newcomers include eighth-graders D i l l o n D ro l e t t e a n d E m i l y Wo o d a l o n g with seventh-graders Cole Baer, Steven Bartlemus, Harrison Blaise, Austin Butl e r, C h a s e C a r t e r, N a t e D e v i n s , L u c a s Finnegan, Alex Knapp, Chris Hickey and Nate Manning.

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Westport/Keene Beagle-ball back for second season

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com KEENE/WESTPORT — The Beagles will take to the field for the second straight year, a combination of the Keene and Westport varsity baseball programs.

Again heading the team will be the fatherson tandem of Don and Chris Markwica.

“We have five returning senior starters and many other players who, if they can play to their potential, should make us competitive in the division and our league,” Don Markwica said. “All of our players seem focused and ready to take their game to the

next level and compete for the Division II title and hopefully make it back to the sectional finals again this year.”

The Beagles will be without Keene graduates Cody Whitney and Luke Andrews, along with Westport graduates Alan Ware and Jesse Stevens.

Returning to the Beagles (a mix of Beavers and Eagles) roster will be Keene seniors Sam Earl, Dylan Boyle and James Bell. Seniors Kevin Russell, David Quaglietta and Alex Frum along with junior Ethan Markwica return from Westport.

Newcomers from Keene to the roster include senior Max VanWie, senior Jamie

Kaltenbach and junior Brett Guerin. Junior Cooper Sayward, sophomores Gabe Schrauf and Garrett Reynolds join freshman James Stone as newcomers from Westport.

“Sam Earle and James Bell made the Division II all star team,” Markwica said. “Westport returns Division II MVP Kevin Russell.

This is a talented core of seniors who are committed and dedicated to playing baseball and having fun while doing so.”

The Beagles were scheduled to play against Saranac on April 11 and Schroon Lake on April 13. At press time, the Schroon Lake game had been postponed to a date yet to be determined.

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WESTPORT — With six returning players and a deep roster, the Westport varsity softball team will look to make strides during the 2011 season.

“As the season goes, I look for how our pitching takes shape,” head coach

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Tyler said that he believes the players are showing good teamwork and a lot of speed in practice. He said that there is a solid core of returning players, including seniors Alexa Melendez and Aisleigh F ru m , a l o n g w i t h j u n i o r s M a l l o r y S u d duth, Ellexus Vaughn, Allison Sherman and Emily French.

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WESTPORT — There are a lot of new features to the Westport varsity golf program.

Because of that, first-year head coach Jim Phillips said that he is looking for improvement throughout the 2011 season.

“I want to see steady improvement over the season,” Phillips said. “We have four of our seven golfers who are relatively new to the sport {and] with two of them never picking up a club prior to this year.”

Phillips said that the key will be senior leadership provided by Will Adams and Fred Conroy.

“I feel that we are strong at paying attention to detail; we are eager to learn with a deep desire to get better; and we are working on course management,” he said.

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Lady Warriors look to speed, defense to compete in MVAC

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com WILLSBORO — The Willsboro varsity softball team will look to run their way through the MVAC in 2011.

Head coach David Lee said that he is looking for team speed to be a strength this season.

2011 Willsboro Warriors softball Roster Name Hannah Bruno Serene Holland Taylor Strong Anna Daly Courtney Blanchard Alyson Arnold Renee Marcotte Emily Mero Emily Sayward Karin Buck Kyli Swires Head Coach: David Lee Assistant Coach: Jeff Marcotte Assistant Coach: Tom Daly

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WILLSBORO — With a core of athletic players, Willsboro varsity baseball coach Andy Lee will have some flexibility when filling out the lineup card.

“We have a bunch of players that can play a variety of positions,” Lee said. “I am look-

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“Serene Holland is an all-around player that can play anywhere and is the good hitter with good speed,” Lee said. “We also have Courtney Blanchard, Emily Sayward, Kyli Swires and Hannah Bruno who give us good speed on the bases.”

Along with speed, Lee believes the team can thrive in all areas of the game.

“We are going to have good hitting and a solid defense,” He said.

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Freshman Seth Swires rounds out the roster.

The Warriors were scheduled to play against Elizabethtown-Lewis on April 11 and at Crown Point on April 13.

2011 Willsboro Warriors baseball Schedule

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Lady Lions youth key to another strong season

2011 ELCS Lions softball Roster Name No. Grd Alyssa Sullivan 11 12 Dakota Rider 17 12 Stephanie Boyle 5 12 Andrea Le Vien 14 11 Clare Harwood 7 11 Kaitlin Coats 3 11 Jen McGinn 16 10 Kearstin Ashline 12 10 Kylee Cassavaugh 2 10 Emily Morris 9 10 Crystal Grady 10 10 Sierra Wimett 6 10 Cheyeene Sousie 15 10 Jessica Spaulding 4 10 Kaylee Cross 1 10 Abigail Burdo 8 9 Samantha Roy 13 9 Head Coach: Jim Monty Assistant Coach: Don Ratliff Assistant Coach: Steve Denton

Pos OF, C IF/OF OF P/3B 1B OF C/IF 3B/P SS 2B OF OF IF IF IF IF/OF OF/IF

2011 ELCS Lions softball Schedule

Wednesday, April 27 .........v. Schroon Lake Friday, April 29 .............................at Chazy Monday, May 2 ..............v. Westport/Keene Wednesday, May 4...................at Willsboro Friday, May 6 ....................at Schroon Lake Monday, May 9 ...................v. Crown Point Wednesday, May 11.......................v. Chazy Monday, May 16...........................at Bolton

2011 ELCS Lions golf Schedule

Tuesday, April 26.....................at Willsboro Friday, April 29.............................v. Bolton Tuesday, May 3 .................at Schroon Lake Thursday, May 5 .......................at Westport Monday, May 9 ...................v. Crown Point Wednesday, May 11 .................v. Willsboro Friday, May 13..............................at Bolton Monday, May 16 ...............v. Schroon Lake Wednesday, May 18 ..................v. Westport Friday, May 20 ....................at Crown Point

Keene/Westport player James Bell.

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com

ELIZABETHTOWN — With 11 players coming from the sophomore and freshman classes, the Elizabethtown-Lewis Lady Lions softball team will continue its youth movement.

“We are a very young team again this year,” head coach Jim Monty said. “We lost two girls from last year, both from critical positions and both 4 year starters. I feel the two young ladies replacing them will do a good job and I anticipate them improving as the year goes on.”

While youthful, the Lions do have several players with varsity experience, including

2011 Keene Beavers softball Roster Name Amanda Boyle Brittany Guerin Alexis Smith Emma Gothner Anna Kowanko Chrissy Fabiano Cassandra Day Hannah McCabe Alex Dumas Megan Hall Olivia Jaques

Grd 11 11 11 11 11 10 10 10 10 10 9

Pos P 2B/OF OF SS 3B 2B/OF OF/2B C OF/2B 1B P/OF

Head Coach: Darrin Seeley

2011 Keene Beavers softball Schedule

Wednesday, April 17.at Minerva/Newcomb Friday, April 29 .........................at Westport Monday, May 2 .............................v. Chazy Wednesday, May 4.........................at IL/LL Monday, May 9 ........................v. Willsboro Wednesday, May 11 ................v. Johnsburg Friday, May 13 ...............................at Wells Monday, May 16 ...............v. Schroon Lake

Photo by Nancy Frasier

Division I MVP pitcher Andrea Le Vien, entering her junior season.

Monty said speed and pitching will be a key to keep the team at a level where they can go 11-3 like in 2010.

“Kylee Cassavaugh led the team with 32 stolen bases last year,” Monty said. “Our other strength is pitching, where we return junior Andrea Le Vien and sophomore Kearstin Ashline who is making tremendous strides in her pitching and the competition between the two is making each other better.”

The Lions two losses were Chelsea Provost and Kristen Jacques.

Freshmen Abigail Burdo and Samantha Roy join the Lady Lions for the first time to

go with seniors Alyssa Sullivan, Dakota Rider and Stephanie Boyle; juniors Andrea Le Vien, Clare Harwood, Kaitlin Coats; and sophomores Jen McGinn, Kearstin Ashline, Kylee Cassavaugh, Emily Morris, Crystal Grady, Sierra Wimett, Cheyeene Sousie, Jessica Spaulding and Kaylee Cross.

“A successful season isn’t always about a won-lost record,” Monty said. “If we can improve our defense, hit the ball and play as a team, the won-lost record will take care of itself. We have great team chemistry and are a hard working team. At the end of the season if we can say we did the best we could do, then we had a great season.”

Monty is assisted by Don Ratliff and Steve Denton.

Young players key to successful season for Keene softball

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com KEENE — There’s not a senior in the bunch.

After losing six players to graduation, the Keene varsity softball team is looking to retool in order to be competitive in the Mountain and Valley Athletic Conference.

“We should be competitive this year,” head coach Darrin Seeley said. “We are gunning for Crown Point and a good sectional seed.”

Seeley said that over half of the team is made up of first-year varsity players, but that the team has great leadership and is comprised of very intelligent players.

“I expect great things from Emma Gothner and Anna Kowanko this year,” he said.

Graduates from the program included Emma Nye, Michelle Sardella, Louisa Sardella, Nycole Gifford, Taylor McCabe and Brianna Murphy.

Juniors Amanda Boyle, Brittany Guerin, Alexis Smith, Gothner and Kowanko return to the squad, and will be joined by newcomers in sophomores Chrissy Fabiano, Cassandra Daly, Hannah McCabe, Alex Dumas and Megan Hall, along with freshman Olivia Jaques.

Keene pitcher Amanda Boyle.

Photo by Nancy Frasier

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2011 Spring Sports Preview 2011 AuSable Valley track and field Roster Girls Name Sidney Flint Alexis Hamilton Raychel Agoney Caitlin Blaise Leann Cook Teesha Coolidge Rebecca Newell Haley Taylor Ashlee Estes Kaitlyn Booth Rachel Knapp

Grd 12 12 11 11 11 11 10 10 9 9 9

Head Coach: Sean Ganter Assistant Coach: Sandy Hoey

Patriots look to improve throughout track season

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com

CLINTONVILLE — The AuSable Valley Patriots varsity track and field team will look to improve throughout the season in order to compete with the rest of Division II in the CVAC in 2010.

Girls “Middle distance, jumps and throws appear to be the strengths at this point,” said head coach Sean Ganter. “Sidney Flint holds the section record for the triple jump. She also holds the school record in the long jump. Sidney will also be a strong contrib-

utor in the sprints and relays. Rachel Knapp holds the school record in the 800 meters.

She will also contribute well in other middle distance races and relays. Raychel Agoney is strong in the shot put and discus. She will contribute points in those events on a regular basis.”

Ganter said that low numbers may hurt team scores, but he wants to focus on the improvement of the athletes.

“Our numbers are low,” he said. “We will need consistent development from our newer and younger athletes to compete well.

Continued improvements from indoor track athletes such as Ashlee Estes and Leann Cook will be key.”

Boys “The distance squad takes on a few new faces from the cross country team and the weight men bring back some experience,” head coach Heith Ford said.

“In the sprints Jorden Bouyea will be someone to watch, in jumps James Rock will return, distance takes on Sean Conners, and the throws get Justin Hart and David Thompson.”

Ford said that the key will be to continue to improve.

“A successful season will be determined by steady improvements from both the field and the track,” he said.

Boys Name Benway, Garth Bouyea, Jordan Chauvin, Mark Connor, Alexander Connors, Sean Crowningshield, James Crowningshield, Zach Ford, Paul Galusha, Jeff Hart, Justin Howard, Cassidy Kilburn, Kieran Lawrence, Noah Luxon, Jonathan Montefusco, Jacob Parrish, Brennan Parrow, Alex Prinsen, Kyle Rankin, Michael Rock, James Sitts, Nick Thompson, David Thompson, Michael

Grd 10 12 10 10 12 11 9 10 11 12 11 11 10 10 10 12 9 11 12 9 10 12 10

Head Coach: Heith Ford Assistant Coach: Sandy Hoey Assistant Coach: Chris O’Conner

Photo by Nancy Fraiser

AuSable Valley’s Tj Burl.

2011 AVCS Patriots track and field Schedule

Tuesday, April 26 ........................v. EKMW Saturday, April 30......Invitational @ AVCS Tuesday, May 3 ..............................at Seton Thursday, May 5...............v. Beekmantown Tuesday, May 10...................v. Lake Placid Thursday, May 12 .......................at Saranac Tuesday, May 17....................................bye Thursday, May 19 ..............v. Saranac Lake Tuesday, May 24 .................at Ticonderoga

2011 AVCS Patriots tennis Schedule

Wednesday, April 27..............................bye Friday, April 29 ................................at Peru Monday, May 2 .............................v. NCCS Wednesday, May 4 ..........................v. NAC Monday, May 9 .....................at Plattsburgh Wednesday, May 11..............at Lake Placid Monday, May 16.............................v. Seton Wednesday, May 18....................at Saranac Monday, May 23...............v. Beekmantown

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Obituary

Death Notices

James Alton Goodwin

Gloria Hinson, 83

KEENE VALLEY - James Alton Goodwin, 101, passed away peacefully April 7 at Adirondack Medical Center of complications of pneumonia.

Born March 8, 1910 in Hartford, CT, his parents were Howard Goodwin and Charlotte Alton Goodwin. His long association with the Adirondacks began when he spent his first three summers at his grandfather Charles Alton's resort, Undercliff, on Lake Placid. After a few summers in Connecticut, the family returned to the Adirondacks and spent many summers in Keene Valley, starting at Interbrook Lodge on Johns Brook Lane when Jim was nine. By the age of 12, Jim was guiding parties to Mt. Marcy - a career that only ended on Saturday, March 26 when he was the guest of honor at the New York State Outdoor Guides Rendezvous luncheon.

Jim attended Kingswood School in Hartford, CT, graduating in 1928. He then graduated from Williams College in 1932 and went on to receive an M.A. in English from Harvard in 1934. After Harvard, Jim returned to teach at Kingswood (later Kingswood-Oxford) School, teaching there until his retirement in 1975.

During the 1930’s, Jim made many trips west to climb in the Canadian Rockies, ascents by which he gained admission to the American alpine Club. He also continued to climb in the Adirondacks, making the first winter ascent of Mt. Colden’s Trap Dike in 1935 and becoming Adirondack 46-R #24 in 1940.

In 1941, Jim married Jane Morgan Bacon, daughter of Herbert and Isabel Huntington Bacon. After Pearl Harbor, Jim enlisted in the 10th Mountain Division where by virtue of his membership in the American Alpine Club he served as a rock climbing instructor, first in Colorado and later at Seneca Rocks, West Virginia. Afterwards, he served as a medic during the division's combat in Italy. Discharged in 1945, Jim returned to teaching at Kingswood School where he was instrumental in starting a ski team and an outing club.

Jim's heart, however, was always in the Adirondacks where he spent most of his summers until moving to Keene Valley permanently in 2002 and living in the cabin he built in 1940. Starting in 2007, he was a resident of the Keene Valley Neighborhood House. During his summers in Keene Valley he both cut new trails and maintained existing ones while also guiding many aspiring 46-Rs on the peaks. The new trails he cut include Porter Mt. from Keene Valley (1924), Big Slide from the Brothers (1951), Hedgehog(1953), Ridge Trail to Giant (1955), and the Pyramid Gothics Trail(1966). His long association with the Adirondack Trail Improvement Society, as both director and trail maintainer, led to the new, 1998, trail to Rooster Comb being named in his honor.

Jim's memberships included the Adirondack 46-Rs, Adirondack Mountain Club, American Alpine Club, and NYS Outdoor Guides Association. At the time of his death, he was also a Lifetime Honorary Director of the Adirondack Trail Improvement Society, in recognition of his many years of service as both director and president.

He is survived by sons James, Jr.(Tony) and wife Emily Apthorp Goodwin of Keene and Peter and wife Susan Rohm Goodwin of Wolfeboro, NH. Additional survivors are nephews James and Christopher O'Brien of Clifton Park and Troy as well as grandchildren Morgan, Robert, and Liza Goodwin of Keene and Hunt and John Goodwin of Wolfeboro, NH. He was predeceased by Jane, his wife of 50 years, as well as his sisters, Margaret (Peg) O'Brien and Charlotte Craig.

There will be a memorial service on Saturday, April 23 at 3 PM at the Keene Valley Congregational Church with a reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kingswood-Oxford School, 170 Kingswood Road, West Hartford, CT 06119 or Keene Valley Neighborhood House, P.O. Box 46, Keene Valley, NY 12943.

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OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Gloria Hinson, 83, a native of Plattsburgh, passed away Feb. 5, 2011.

Carolyn E. Duval, 88 CHATEAUGAY — Carolyn Emma Shutts Duval, 88, passed away April 2, 2011. Funeral services were held April 5 at Chateaugay Funeral Home, Chateaugay, which was in charge of arrangements.

James J. Savage, 72

Dorothy M. Thibeault, 85

LAKELAND, Fla. — James Joseph Savage, a native of Lyon Mountain, passed away March 25, 2011.

Funeral services will be held at a later date.

CHURUBUSCO — Dorothy M. Thibeault, 85, Churubusco, passed away April 3, 2011. Funeral services were held April 6 at Chateaugay Funeral Home, Chateaugay, which was in charge of arrangements. Spring burial will take place at Immaculate Heart Cemetery, Churubusco.

June M. Duffy, 82 WINCHESTER, Mass. — June M. (O’Connor) Duffy, 82, formerly Plattsburgh, passed away March 27, 2011. Funeral services will be held 9 a.m. Saturday, July 23, at St. John’s Church, Plattsburgh. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

Rose LaFountain, 89 ELLENBURG — Rose LaFountain, 89, passed away March 28, 2011. Funeral services were held April 6 at Ross Funeral Home, Ellenburg Depot, which was in charge of arrangements.

Mary M. Saltmarsh, 58 WILMINGTON — Mary M. Saltmarsh, 58, passed away March 31, 2011. Funeral services were held April 4 at the Haselton Cemetery, Wilmington. Zaumetzer-Sprague Funeral Home, Au Sable Forks, was in care of arrangements.

Iola G. Dellaquila, 100 KEENE VALLEY — Iola G. Dellaquila, 100, formerly of Saranac Lake, passed away April 1, 2011.

Funeral services were held April 6 at St. Bernard’s Church. Burial will take place at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Saranac Lake in the spring. Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, Saranac Lake, is in charge of arrangements.

Lucinda Richardson, 57 INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Lucinda “Cindy” (Ledwith) Richardson, 57, a Plattsburgh native, passed away April 2, 2011. Funeral services will be at the convenience of the family.

Dean E. Devost, 49 ROUSES POINT — Dean E. Devost, 49, passed away April 2, 2011. Funeral services were held April 5 at Three Steeples United Methodist Church, Champlain. M.B. Clark Funeral Home, Rouses Point, was in charge of arrangements.

Cheryl J. Patch, 57 ROUSES POINT — Cheryl Jean Stone Patch, 57, passed away April 2, 2011. Funeral services were held April 8 at Three Steeples Church, Champlain.

Burial will be at Alburg Center Cemetery at the convenience of the family. M.B. Clark Funeral Home, Rouses Point, is in charge of arrangements.

Hazel E. Alexander, 89 STANDISH — Hazel E. (Facteau) Alexander, 89, passed away April 3, 2011. Funeral services were held April 6 at St. Bernard’s Church, Lyon Mountain. Burial will be later this year in St. Bernard’s Cemetery.

Margaret A. LaFleur, 74 PLATTSBURGH — Margaret A. LaFleur, 74, passed away April 4, 2011. Funeral services were held April 14 at St. Peter ’s Church, Plattsburgh. Burial will be at a later date in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Bloomingdale. R.W. Walker Funeral Home, Plattsburgh, is in charge of arrangements.

Eleanor M. Eggleston, 87 DANNEMORA — Eleanor M. Eggleston, 87, passed away April 5, 2011. Funeral services were held April 9 at Dannemora United Methodist Church. Burial will be at a later date in the Saranac Independence Cemetery. R.W. Walker Funeral Home, Plattsburgh, is in charge of arrangements.

Kenneth C. Bennett, 81 ROUSES POINT — Kenneth C. Bennett, 81, passed away April 5, 2011. Funeral services will be private at the convenience of his family. Interment will be at a later date in Maple Hill Cemetery, Rouses Point. M.B. Clark Funeral Home, Rouses Point, is in charge of arrangements.

Theresa I. Trudeau, 83 DANNEMORA — Theresa I. Trudeau, 83, passed away April 5, 2011. Funeral services were held April 8 at St. James Church, Cadyville. Interment will be Saturday, May 14, at St. James Cemetery following an 8:30 a.m. Mass. Brown Funeral Home, Cadyville, is in charge of arrangements.

Walter Schneider, 90 PLATTSBURGH — Walter Schneider, 90, passed away April 6, 2011. Funeral services were held April 8 at Shalom Memorial Chapel, Smithtown. Burial was in Mount Hebron Cemetery, Maspeth, Queens.

Vernon F. Jubert, 83 PLATTSBURGH — Vernon F. “Vern” Jubert, 83, passed away April 7, 2011. Funeral services were held April 11 at St. John’s Church, Plattsburgh. Interment will be at a later date in the family plot at St. Louis de France Cemetery, Sciota. Brown Funeral Home, Plattsburgh, is in charge of arrangements.

Rita J. Dugan, 89 CAMP HILLS, Pa. — Rita J. Dugan, 89, a native of Dannemora, passed away April 7, 2011. Funeral services were held April 12 at St. Michael-St. Peter Church, Syracuse. Entombment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery mausoleum. Butler-Badman Funeral Home Inc., Syracuse, was in charge of arrangements.

Manley M. Corson Jr., 84 SARANAC LAKE — Manley “John” M. Corson Jr., 84, passed away April 8, 2011. Funeral services were held April 12 at St. Bernard’s Church, Saranac Lake. Interment will take place at St. Agnes Cemetery at a later date. Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, Saranac Lake, is in charge of arrangements.

Helen N. Phinney, 95 MORIAH CENTER— Helen Nagy Phinney, 95, of passed away April 9, 2011. Funeral services were held April 14 at Harland Funeral Home, Port Henry, which was in charge of arrangements.

Philip B. Lawrence, 69 LAKE PLACID - Philip B. Lawrence, 69, of Mill Pond Drive, Lake Placid, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2011 at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake. Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 12 with a fireman's prayer service at 6:46 p.m. at the M.B. Clark Funeral Home, 2310 Saranac Ave., Lake Placid. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 13 at the funeral home.

Manley ‘John’ M. Corson Jr., 84

PLATTSBURGH — George “Elmer” Jubert, 82, passed away April 5, 2011. Funeral services were held April 8 at Brown Funeral Home, Plattsburgh, which was in charge of arrangements. Interment was in St. Peter ’s Cemetery.

SARANAC LAKE - Manley "John" M. Corson Jr., 84, of 238 Lake St., Saranac Lake, died Friday, April 8, 2011 at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake. A Mass of Christian burial will take place at noon on Tuesday, April 12 at St. Bernard's Church in Saranac Lake with the Rev. C.J. McAvoy and the Rev. Jay Seymour concelebrating. Interment will take place at St. Agnes Cemetery in Lake Placid at a later date.

BRIER: A daughter, Cloe Shirley Willow, born March 15, 2011 at 8:18 a.m. weighing 6 lbs. 8 oz. to Ashley R. and Trever A. Brier of Saranac Lake.

HOOGKAMP: A son, Cylas Andrew, born March 15, 2011 at ll:l7 a.m. weighing 6 lbs. 11 oz. to Ashley J. and Jason A. Hoogkamp of Lake Placid.

ANDREWS: A son, Tanner Patrick, born March 17, 2011 at 8:20 a.m. weighing 7 lbs. 3 oz. to Megan C. and Everett J. Andrews of Malone.

TODD: A son, Bryan Patrick, born March 18, 2011 at l0:11 p.m. weighing 8 lbs. 0 oz. to Jamie L. and Brian R. Todd of Saranac Lake.

STAVES: A son, Tanner Liam, born March 21, 2011 at 2:50 p.m. weighing 6 lbs. 14 oz. to G̀ w en and Gregg Staves of Lake Placid.

DOMENICO: A son, Leo Michael, born March 22, 2011 at 5:47 p.m. weighing 6 lbs.

12 oz. to Jodi A. and William L. Domenico of Saranac Lake.

BROWN: A daughter, Hailey Margaret,

born March 23, 2011 at 4:00 p.m, weighing 5 lbs. 9 oz. to Tiffany N. Lanthier and Robert P. Brown of Lake Placid.

VALENTIN: A son, Elias Nicholas, born March 24, 2011 at 6:30 a.m. weighing 5 lbs. l5 oz. to Christina L. LaPlante and Eladio Valentin of Saranac Lake.

CONTO: A daughter, Bryleigh Ann Marie, born March 25, 2011, at 8:28 a.m. weighing 7 lbs. 14 oz. to Kelly J. and Bruce C. Conto of Owls Head.

PALYSWIAT: A daughter, Coral Leigh, born March 28, 2011 at 12:34 p.m. weighing 8 lbs. ll oz. to Chenelle L. and Mark Palyswiat of Bloomingdale.

FLEMING: A daughter, Avangelene Ruth, born March 29, 2011 at 4:40 p.m. weighing 9 lbs. l5 oz. to Darcy A. and Jesse N.D. Fleming of Tupper Lake.

SHELDON: A daughter, Audrey Jayne, born March 30, 2011 at 2:38 p.m. weighing 6 lbs. 8 oz. to Sam and Rex Sheldon of Potsdam.

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Births The following births were reported for the month of March at Adirondack Medical Center: HANEY: a daughter, Gwendalyn Terese, born February 24, 2011 at 1:24 a.m. weighing 7 lbs. 10.4 oz. to Katherine M. and Douglas M. Haney of Saranac Lake.

REARDON: A daughter, Marissa Eve, born March 2, 2011 at 5:51 a.m. weighing 7 lbs. 13 oz. to Carrie L. Skiff and Casey H. Reardon of Lake Clear.

ROHE: A son, Blake Patrick, born March 5, 2011 at 2:38 p.m. weighing 7 lbs. 15.7 oz. to Jamie L. and Shawn A. Rohe of Saranac Lake.

COLLINS: A daughter, Erin Lavinia, born March 10, 2011 at 10:41 a.m. weighing 8 lbs.

6 oz., to Celeste C. Amell and Thomas B. Collins of Piercefield.

RATELLE: A son, Jaxson Ryan, born March 11, 2011 at 12:52 a.m. weighing 5 lbs.

15.5 oz to Jessica M. Bordeau and Ryan S. Ratelle of Saranac Lake.

April 16, 2011

Jim Craig wants ‘Miracle’ stories LAKE PLACID — It’s been called the g re a t e s t s p o r t s m o m e n t o f t h e c e n t u r y.

The Miracle on Ice, Feb. 22, 1980, when the U.S hockey team, made up of 20 college kids, upset the Soviets 4-3 during the 1 9 8 0 O l y m p i c Wi n t e r G a m e s i n L a k e Placid on their way to winning the improbable gold medal.

Now it’s your turn to tell your story— where were you during that historic day that united the nation? How did that win against the Soviets inspire you?

Do you have a story to tell about that day? If you do, submit your story to the United States’ goaltender Jim Craig, jimcraigbook@optonline.net, for your chance to tell your story in an upcoming book of the memories about that game with the Soviets.

The two winning stories will receive a Miracle movie poster, personally signed

by Craig. The deadline is May 31, 2011.

By submitting your essay, you’re granting permission to publish your story.

Poetry trio to perform SARANAC LAKE — If you think poetr y re a d i n g s a re d u l l a n d d u s t y, t h i n k again. North Country Community College and the Adirondack Center for Writing are bringing the best performance poets of Brooklyn to your doorstep. Come

www.thevalleynews.org out Tuesday, April 26, at 7 p.m. and let Adam Falkner, Carlos Andres Gomez, and Angel Nafis amaze you. The event is free and open to the public.

“Audiences can’t get enough of these incredible poets we keep bringing up,” Adirondack Center for Writing Executive D i re c t o r, N a t h a l i e T h i l l , s a i d . “ I t i s thrilling to hear poetry by such young and up-and-coming writers, poets who deal with topics such as racism and social identity, music, and family and love.”

The trio will take the stage at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26 at the David W. Petty Lecture Hall on the North Country Community College Campus in Saranac Lake.

The event is free and open to the public.

Conference for the Adks set LAKE PLACID — The 18th Annual Conference on the Adirondacks will be held May 1819, at the High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid.

The event will feature Bill McKibben, author, educator and environmentalist, along with the Hon. Joseph J. Martens, commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Presentations on the Adirondack Partnerships Project, alternative waste and storm water treatment technologies with Tom Ballestero of the University of New Hampshire. Other topics will include bio-energy, hydro-power, solar power, North Creek case study, Hudson River collaborations and birds

Let me out the door, please!

O ver the course of a long academic career, recess was my favorite class. I would’ve majored in it, if I could’ve. From an early age, I was always more interested in matters outside the windows, than in matters inside the classroom.

In our school, recess was nearly always conducted outside. It was freedom in the fresh air with an opportunity to achieve the dirty shoes and grass-stained pants to prove it.

If you didn’t get dirty, you weren’t really having any fun.

Recess provided a reprieve from the monotony of the classroom. It offered relief and recovery from the boring subjects, but afterward, the math and science always seemed easier to swallow.

Research now indicates that recess was actually good for my academic achievement. Studies show that the best way to improve a child’s performance in the classroom, may be by removing them from it.

A recent study suggests that play time may actually be as important to academic achievement as reading, writing and arithmetic. Research indicates that regular recess, fitness or nature time can influence classroom behavior, concentration and even grades.

Published in the Journal of Pediatrics, a new study considers links between recess and classroom behavior among about 11,000 school children ages 8 and 9. Results indicate that children who had more than 15 minutes of recess a day ex-

of the Northern Forest.

For more up-to-date conference information, visit adkresearch.org or call Dan Fitts at 327-6276.

Volunteers sought for race WILMINGTON — The organizing committee for the Wilmington/Whiteface 100k mountain bike race has issued a call for volunteers for the event, which will be held in the towns of Wilmington, Jay and Lewis on Sunday, June 19.

There is a need for volunteer aid station and emergency services personnel. Interested individuals should contact Kathy Pfohl at 523-2445 ext. 110 or at kathy@lakeplacid.com.

For more information about the event, visit whitefaceregion.com.

Northwood Jazz Band to play SARANAC LAKE — On Thursday, April 21st at 7:30 p.m., Northwood School Jazz Band will perform at Saranac Village at Will Rogers. Featuring students from Lake Placid and as far away as South Korea, their repertoire includes jazz as well as popular music.

Their program will feature big band tunes “In the Mood” and “American Patrol,” followed by Sinatra’s “Fly Me to the Moon,” “Come Fly with Me,” and more! Two vocalists will also perform with the group.

This program is open to the public. Monetary donations will be accepted to aide those port in The Journal of School Health indicates that the more physical fitness tests children passed, the better they achieved on academic tests. The study, conducted with over 1,800 middle school students, suggests that children can benefit academically from physical activity during gym class or recess.

The Harvard study confirms earlier research that found exposure to nature enhances a child’s

hibited better behavior in the classroom, than those who had little or no recess time.

Additional results indicate that students who have a regular opportunity for outdoor recreation Peregrine falcons, aka Duck Hawks, are the have better concentrafastest of all flying creation and exhibit greater tures, with speeds in retention of subject excess of 200 mph matter. recorded during a dive.

Lead researcher, Dr. Known for nesting on mountain cliffs, these Romina M. Barros, a pemajestic birds were rediatrician and an assiscently sighted in the tant clinical professor mountains near Elizaat the Albert Einstein bethtown. In recent years, due to the efforts College of Medicine, of the NYSDEC Endanexplained that the findings were imgered Species Unit, portant because many schools do not peregrines and bald view recess as essential to education. eagles have made a Dr. Barros explained, “we should tremendous recovery throughout the state. understand that kids need a break, because the brain needs that break.”

The study revealed that many children are not getting that break. On average, researchers discovered that 30 percent of ability to focus. school children had little or no daily recess opBritish educators have long recognized the importunities. portance of providing children with regular outAnother report found that 40 percent of door breaks. They found that children function schools surveyed had cut back at least one daily at a higher level after exposure to the outdoors. recess period. It also revealed that teachers comAfter a short break outdoors, children exhibit monly punish children by revoking recess privigreater creativity and possess more cognitive leges. skills.

Dr. Barros described such actions as illogical.

“Recess should be part of the curriculum,” she explained. “You don’t punish a kid by having them miss math class, so kids shouldn’t be punResearchers believe that the reason children ished by not getting recess.” perform better after exposure to the outdoors Harvard researchers back up such claims. A re-

Pay attention, naturally

Valley News - 35 affected by the Japanese tsunami. For more information, please contact Debbie Kanze at 891-7117.

Sapphire to speak at VIC PAUL SMITHS — Paul Smith’s College and the Adirondack Center for Writing are proud to present Sapphire, poet and best-selling author of the novel “Push,” the inspiration for the Academy-Award winning film “Precious,” at the Paul Smiths VIC on April 19, at 7 p.m.

The reading is free for students and faculty, $5 for all others. Sapphire’s books will be available for sale, which the author will sign.

Saranac Village tours set SARANAC LAKE — As part of Daffest, Saranac Lake’s first annual daffodil festival, High Peaks Opera Studio will present “An Evening of American Songbook!” on Saturday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m. in conjunction with an open house at Saranac Village at Will Rogers. This concert will feature performances by George and Elizabeth Cordes, founders and directors of the Studio, as well as a guided tour of Will Rogers, complete with a dessert reception.

This program is open to the public and a $5 donation is requested. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please call Debbie Kanze at (518) 891-7117 or visit www.highpeaksopera.org. may be that the brain utilizes two distinct forms of attention.

“Directed” attention allows us to concentrate on topics such as work, reading and tests, while “involuntary” attention takes over when we’re distracted by things like a driving rain, trees blowing in the wind, or a stunning sunset. I guess it really wasn’t my fault, that I was always “involuntarily” looking out the window,.

A growing body of evidence indicates that exposure to nature is also very beneficial for children with attention deficit disorders. In the process of enjoying such naturally captivating scenes as waterfalls, these children allow their brain’s directed attention the opportunity to rest.

Directed attention is a limited resource, and concentrating for long periods can leave us drained. Yet natural settings, which appear to activate involuntary attention, give the brain’s directed attention an opportunity to rest. At the same time, these opportunities also teach children how to direct their attention in a natural manner.

Directed attention requires our concentration, while involuntary attention, also known as fascination; grabs us and commands our attention. It is relaxing and does not result in attentional fatigue. Researchers believe that natural settings are particularly effective in restoring attention span and reducing attention fatigue.

Of course, those of us who are regularly fascinated by nature, already knew this fact. We worked on the topic regularly through the classroom windows, and we were always the first ones out the door, to study it during recess.

Joe Hackett is a guide and sportsman r esiding in Ray Brook. Contact him at bro okside18@adelphia.net.

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Princ. bus. addr.: 55 W. 36th St., #36C, NY, NY 10010. NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o National Registered Agents, Inc., 875 Ave. of the Americas, Ste. 501, NY, NY 10001. DE addr. of LLC: 160 Greentree St., Ste. 101, Dover, DE 19904. Arts. of Org. filed with DE Sec. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901.

Purpose: any lawful activity.

VN-4/2-5/7/11-6TC73328 ----------------------------TORSO LINGERIE STUDIO, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 3/2/2011. Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o United States Corp.

Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave., Ste. 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228, which is also the name and address of the registered agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

TT-4/9-5/14/11-6TC73343 ----------------------------SEALED BIDS will be received as set forth in instructions to bidders until 10:30 a.m. on May 05, 2011 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 thesum 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) 4572124; or from the Regional Office noted below.

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

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

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

Contractors who purchased CDs must also check the NYSDOT W e b Site(https://www.nysdot.gov/doing-business/opportunities/co nst-notices) for a list of all Amendments. State Finance Law §139-j restricts contact with Department personnel after advertisement or notice of a government procurement.

Details are provided on the NYSDOT Web Site. Federally Aided Contracts identify a DBE Goal, and 100% NY State Funded Contracts identify both MBE and WBE Goals.

Contracts with 0%

Goals are generally single operation contracts, where 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 will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability/handicap and income status in consideration for an award.

Reg. 01, Mary Ivey, Regional Director, 328 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305 D261697, PIN 1807.40, Albany, Essex, Greene, Saratoga & Schenectady Cos., Maintenance on P r e v i o u s l y Constructed Storm Water Facilities. Work to also Include Landscaping & Environmental Enhancements, Including Removal of Invasive Species, Planting Trees & Establishing Turf at Various Locations., Bid Deposit $50,000.00, Plans on CDs $10, plus $8 Postage.

Goals: MBE/WBE 0 0% VN-4/9-4/16/11-2TC73342 -----------------------------

W E S T P O R T CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Town of Westport, County of Essex, New York Notice of Annual Meeting, Budget Vote and Election Public Budget Hearing

Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.

Annual Meeting, Election & Vote Tuesday, May 17, 2011 12:00 noon 9:00 p.m.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a public hearing of the qualified voters of the Westport Central School District, Essex County, Westport, New York, will be held in the Westport Central School cafeteria in said District on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. prevailing time, for the presentation of the budget. The budget will be available for review beginning on Monday, May 2, 2011 at the Westport Central School during business hours.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the annual meeting of the qualified voters of the Westport Central School District of the Town of Westport, Essex County, New York, will be held in the lobby outside the Bulles Auditorium at the Westport Central School building in said District on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 between the hours of 12:00 noon and 9:00 p.m. prevailing time, (or until all who are in attendance at the time have voted), at which time the polls will be open to vote, by ballot, upon the following items: 1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2011-2012 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District. And, 2. To elect one member of the Board for a five (5) year term commencing July 1, 2011 and expiring on June 30, 2016 to succeed Thomas Kohler whose term expires on June 30, 2011.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the School District s budget for 2011-2012, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any resident of the District during business hours, beginning Monday, May 2, 2011 at the Westport Central School.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be filed with the Clerk of said School District at her office in the Westport Central School, not later than Monday, April 18, 2011, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Each petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the District and shall be signed by at least twenty-five (25) voters of the District and shall state the residence of each signer.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the qualified voters of the School District shall be entitled to vote at said annual vote and election. A qualified voter is one who is (1) a citizen of the United States of America, (2) eighteen years of age or older, and (3) a resident within the School District for a period of thirty (30) days next preceding the annual vote and election. The School District may require all persons offering to vote at the budget vote and election to provide one form of proof of residency pursuant to Education Law 8018c.

Such form may include a driver s license, a non-driver identification card, a utility bill, or a voter registration card.

Upon offer of proof of residency, the School District may also require all persons offering to vote to provide their signature, printed name and address.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that qualified voters may apply for absentee ballots at the District Clerk s office and that a list of persons to whom absentee ballots have been issued will be available for inspection in the District Clerk s office during each of the five days prior to the day of the election, during regular business hours, except Saturday and Sunday.

School District: Westport Central Town of Westport, County of Essex, New York District Clerk: Jana Atwell Dated: March 18, 2011 V N - 4 / 2 , 4 / 1 6 , 4 / 3 0 , 5 / 1 4 / 11 4TC-78400 ----------------------------THE ANNUAL MEETING of the Moriah Union Cemetery Association will be held on Friday, April 29, 2011 at the Mount Moriah Presbyterian Church, 19 Church St, Port Henry, NY at 6:30 pm, at which time the election of Directors and all Association business will take place.

TT-4/16-4/23/11-2TC73369 VN-4/16-4/23/11-2TC73369 ----------------------------THE TOWN OF ESSEX Highway

Department Rte 22, Essex, NY is soliciting sealed bids for a contractor to drill a well for Highway Department Lunch Room. All work must comply with the latest applicable codes and conform to the conditions specified by the Department of Health and all other relevant agencies. Contractor must present proof of required insurance and satisfactory references.

Prevailing wage rates shall apply. Contractor will be expected to begin work immediately upon the award. Final payment will be made for the work only upon demonstrated successful operation and approval by the Essex Town Code Officer.

Complete specifications and a required bid sheet are available, and site visits may be arrange by calling or visiting the Town Hall between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm Monday through Friday. The phone number is 963-4287 and the address is PO box 355, Essex, NY 12936. The bids are due and will be opened on May 12, 2011 at 3 pm. The bids will be awarded at the Regular Board meeting May 12, 2011 at 7 pm. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Audrey Hoskins, Town Clerk V N - 4 / 1 6 / 11 - 1 T C 73368 ----------------------------THE REBER CEMETERY ASSOCIATION will be holding its annual meeting for election of officers & any other related business at the Reber Methodist Church Annex on Sunday evening, April 24th at 7:00 P.M. Alan H. Hutchins/Pres.

V N - 4 / 1 6 / 11 - 1 T C 73372 ----------------------------LAWN MOWING & O U T S I D E MAINTENANCE PROPOSALS The Essex County IDA is seeking proposals for lawn mowing and outside maintenance services for our office building located at 7566 Court Street in Elizabethtown.

Proposals must be submitted no later than 4:00PM on April 22, 2011 to Jody Olcott, Essex County IDA, PO Box 217, Elizabethtown NY 12932 or by fax at 873-2011. Proposals should include a set price for lawn mowing as well as an hourly price for other services/outside maintenance (which may include raking and leaf disposal, landscaping,

etc.). Person(s) interested in submitting a proposal can contact Jody Olcott, CoExecutive Director at 873-9114 to discuss property size and outside maintenance areas.

Certificate of insurance will be required from contractor when proposal is awarded.

Insurance requirements are as follows: (1) Workers’ Compensation and Occupational Disease Insurance in accordance with the applicable law or laws; Employer’s Liability Insurance. This is not required for sole proprietorships; and (2) Commercial General Liability with a combined Bodily Injury and Property Damage limit of not less than One Million ($1,000,000.00) dollars per occurrence and Three Million ($3,000,000.00) in the aggregate.

The aggregate must be applicable on a per project basis.

Coverage must include the following perils: Broad Form Blanket Contractual Liability for liability assumed under this Contract and all other Contracts relative to the project, C o m p l e t e d Operations/Products Liability, Broad Form Property Damage, Personal and Advertising Injury Liability and I n d e p e n d e n t Contractors.

The Essex County IDA reserves the right to reject any and all proposals not considered to be in the best interest of the Essex County IDA, and to waive any technical and formal defect in the proposals which is considered by the Essex County IDA to be merely irregular, immaterial or unsubstantial.

Please take further notice that the Essex County IDA affirmatively states that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this notice, without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual preference or Vietnam veteran status, disadvantaged and minority or women -owned business enterprises will be afforded equal opportunity to submit proposals in response hereto.

V N - 4 / 1 6 - / 11 - 1 T C 73376 T T- 4 / 1 6 / 11 - 1 T C 73376 -----------------------------

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2007 NISSAN FRONTIER KING SE 4x4, V6, 6 Spd., Fully Equipped 27,727 mi.

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2007 NISSAN FRONTIER KING CAB XE 4x2 5 Spd., Air, Cruise, Bedliner 52,120 mi.

2007 NISSAN FRONTIER KING CAB SE 4x4 V6, Auto, Air, Fully Equipped 57,834 mi.

2007 HONDA CIVIC LX 4 Dr., Auto, Air, Fully Equipped, 40,328 mi.

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1994 FORD Dump (F700 6 yd. box) 5 spd., with 2 speed axle. Atwood Pierce 518-8736439 Cell 518-524-3001.

WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES KAWASAKI,1970-1980, Z1-900, KZ900, KZ1000, H2-750, H1-500, S1-250, S2-250, S2-350, S3-400. CASH P AID. 1-800-7721142. 1-310-721-0726.

2008 NISSAN VERSA 1.8S 4 Dr. Sedan, Auto, Air, Fully Equipped, 43,822 mi.

4 Dr., Auto, Air, Fully Equipped, 53,354 mi.

85218

DONATE VEHICLE: RECEIVE $1000 GROCERY COUPON. NOAH’S ARC SUPPOR T NO KILL SHELTERS, RESEARCH TO ADVANCE VETERINAR Y TREATMENTS FREE T OWING, TAX DEDUCTIBLE, NONRUNNERS ACCEPTED 1-866-912-GIVE

2008 SATURN VUE XR AWD 4 Dr., V6, Auto, Air, Fully Equipped 47,725 mi.

2008 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5S

L OANS A VAILABLE NO C REDIT? B AD C REDIT? B ANKRUPTCY?

Automotive

2008 NISSAN ROGUE SL AWD 4 Dr., 4 Cyl., Auto, Air, Fully Equipped 35,571 mi.

2003 FORD F-250 Supercab, 81k easy miles, 6.0L Diesel, 4X4 Lariat, met. green over tan, cab lights, soft tonneau, bed mat, tan leather . Loaded, very good condition.

Dealer service records. $19,500 cash negot.

Plattsburgh 518.534.4165.

4 Dr., V6, Auto, Air, Fully Equipped, 30,573 mi.

2006 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5S

BUSIEST

Boldest

&Best

Classifieds in the REGION !

2004 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT 4X4 V6, Auto, Air, Fully Equipped 48,410 mi.

2000 NISSAN FRONTIER CREW CAB SE 4x4, 4 Dr., V6, 5 Spd., Air, Fully Equipped, 102,481 mi.

1999 PONTIAC FIREBIRD COUPE 2 Dr., V6, Auto, Air, T-Tops, Fully Equipped 57,865 mi.

561-1210 800-339-2922 DLR. #3100180

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GARRAND’S NISSAN

“Where Satisfaction is Standard Equipment” Rt. 9 South, Plattsburgh, NY www.garrands-nissan.com

84081

85223

of relief staff (start pay $9.50/hr).

2008 ALTIMA COUPE 2.5S 2 Dr., Auto, Air, P/Sunroof, Fully Equipped, 23,596 mi.

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VISIT EGGLEFIELDFORD

VISIT EGGLEFIELD BROS. HIGH PEAKS FORD

ELIZABETHTOWN

NEW!

RAYBROOK

FORD ESCAPE XLT FWD

NEW!

MSRP............................................$25,115 Ford Retail Customer Cash................-$500 Ford Promo Bonus Cash..................-$1,000 FMCC Bonus Cash.............................-$500 Dealer Discount.................................-$750

MSRP............................................$29,775 Ford Retail Customer Cash................-$500 Ford Promo Bonus Cash..................-$1,000 Dealer Discount.................................-$800

22,365

$

FORD F-150 REG CAB 4X4

$

Air, Cruise, PW, PL, P/Seat, CD, Sirius, ETA 4/16

NEW!

FORD ESCAPE XLT 4WD

NEW!

MSRP............................................$27,860 Ford Retail Customer Cash................-$500 Ford Promo Bonus Cash..................-$1,000 FMCC Bonus Cash.............................-$500 Dealer Discount.................................-$865

$

FORD F-150 SUPERCAB STX MSRP............................................$33,525 Ford Bonus Cash................................-$500 Ford Customer Cash...........................-$500 Ford Promo Cash.............................-$1,000 Dealer Discount..............................-$1,650

26,995

$

Stk#EM321, Pwr. Moonroof, SYNC, Air, Cruise, P/Seat, PW, PL

NEW!

FORD ESCAPE LTD 4WD MSRP............................................$32,230 Ford Retail Customer Cash................-$500 Ford Promo Bonus Cash..................-$1,000 FMCC Bonus Cash.............................-$500 Dealer Discount..............................-$1,235

$

28,995

Home for Your Ford Since 1910 7618 US Route 9 Elizabethtown, NY 12932 518-873-6551 • 800-559-6551 DLR#3160003 Not responsible for typographical errors.

PROGRAM ENDS 5/2/2011

27,475

Air, Cruise, PW, PL, Trailer Tow, ETA 4/18

28,895

Air, Cruise, PW, PL, Alloy Wheels, Trailer Tow, CD, Stk#EM256

NEW!

FORD F-150 CREW CAB 4X4 XLT MSRP............................................$38,540 Ford Retail Customer Cash................-$500 Ford Promo Bonus Cash..................-$1,000 Dealer Discount..............................-$2,050

$

34,990

Sales • Service Rentals • Parts 1190 NYS Route 86 Ray Brook, NY 12977 518-891-5560 Programs may change at Ford’s discretion

DLR#7095376 62903

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2011 Ram 1500 Quad SLT 4x4

2011 Ram 1500 Quad Cab S4 4x4

0% for 60 Months!

0% for 60 Months!

Hemi, V8, PW, PL, AC, CD

Hemi, V8, Loaded!

STK #AL83

2011 Jeep Patriot 4x4 MSRP $22,290

Sale $ 20,490*

5 Spd., PW, PL, AC, CD, Heated Seats

STK #AL48

2011 Jeep Compass 4x4

$ Sale 22,490* MSRP $24,790

STK #AL70

2011 Chrysler 200 Ltd.

IN STOCK NOW!

MSRP $27,160

Auto, PW, PL, AC, CD, Heated Seats

STK #AL84

2011 Dodge Durango Crew

IN STOCK NOW!

AWD

$ Sale 27,855* MSRP

$28,355

MSRP $45,680

STK #AL94

2011 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4x4

STK #AL72

Auto, PW, PL, AC, CD

STK #AL66

2011 Chrysler Town & Country

2.9% 60 MONTHS!

And$ 750 Rebate!

MSRP $29,895

Touring

STK #AL65

* Price includes all rebates ** 72 month balloon payment

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873-6386• www.adirondack auto.com 78469