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ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ Local residents will pause to honor the heroes who have given the ultimate sacrifice to their country on Monday, May 26 as part of the regionÕ s Memorial Day celebrations.

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Sandra Weber and Lou Lesniak pose in front of flowers from Summit Farm on the opening day of the Elizabethtown Farmer’s Market on Friday, May 16. Joining them were vendors from across the region showcasing their homemade wares, including furniture, maple products, bread and wine from local vinyards. The weekly market is slated to run every Friday through October 10.

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Riders rev up for ALS awareness

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AU SABLE FORKS Ñ Eight years ago, a group of local residents wanted to help their friend, John Nixon.

Nixon, 29, was a devoted family man active in the community. He graduated from AuSable Valley High in 1996, entered the Coast Guard in 2002 and returned to the area after serving four years in the military.

No one had a bad word to say about him.

His friends wanted to help because he was fighting Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, the degenerative motor neuron

disease that has a survival rate of zero.

A friend named Julie Santamaria initiated a fundraiser to help comfort him and his family, to create a trust fund for his daughter and to raise awareness for the disease that robs victims of muscle strength, their cognition and eventually, their lives.

John died on December 3, 2007 but his memory lives on.

On Saturday, June 7, members of the Mountain Riders Motorcycle Club will host their annual rally and poker run in Au Sable Forks, the eighth installment of the series designed to raise cash and awareness for the little-understood disease.

“There’s been a significant increase in Lou GehrigÕ s research every year, something new is always discovered,Ó said Kelly Murphy, one of the eventÕ s organizers, referring to ALS by itÕ s commonly-used nickname.

But further research needs to be done. Ò ItÕ s the type of disease that even with the billions that have been dumped into research, finding any type of connections Ñ in genetics, military service, who knows Ñ thereÕ s really no concrete medical agreement as to what causes it and thereÕ s certainly no cure.Ó CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

The American Legion posts of Elizabethtown and Lewis will organize the annual parade and service.

At 9 a.m, a contingent of legionnaires will gather at the Essex County VeteransÕ Cemetary near Wadhams to lower the flag to half-staff.

Thirty-nine veterans have been interred at the countyowned cemetery since 2007, said American Legion Adjutant Newman D. Tryon.

The annual parade is slated to begin at 10 a.m at the Adirondack History Center Museum. Featuring local veterans, equestrian riders, Civil War re-enactors, fire and emergency personnel and scouts Ñ some cruising down the main drag in classic motor vehicles Ñ the procession will wind its way down Court Street before terminating at the Cobble Hill Golf Course.

The American Legion will conduct a brief service at Windsor Park at 10:30 a.m.

Tryon said this year Õ s services will take on additional significance to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Plattsburgh. Ò We try to remember all of the veterans,Ó he said.

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Champlain National Bank breaks ground in Lake Placid

By Jon Hochschartner jon@denpubs.com

LAKE PLACID Ñ Despite rainy weather, representatives of Champlain National Bank ceremonially broke ground on their new Lake Placid location on Friday, May 16.

The planned 2,520 square-foot branch, located at 2040 Saranac Avenue, between Burnham Financial and Super Shoes, is scheduled to open late this fall. Champlain National Bank has owned the property since 2003. The new branch, which was described as an Adirondack-style building with a fireplace, will be just down the road from their existing location in Crestview Plaza. Ò WeÕ ve had a branch in Lake Placid for eight years and weÕ ve been well received by the community,Ó Joseph P. Shaw, president and CEO of Champlain National Bank, said. Ò We now want to expand our presence there, and demonstrate our greater commitment to our clients and the region. Not only are we investing in the Tri-Lakes with bricks-and-mortar, but we recently hired a new full-time Vice President/Tri-Lakes regional manager who will be based in Lake Placid and will be able to offer all our products and services for both business and consumers.Ó Bank Chairman Peter Paine said the timing of construction was finally right. “We actually bought this lot, what, nine-ten years ago?Ó Paine said. Ò We scratched our heads as to whether we would build at that moment in time. We thought it was a bit more than we could swallow. Because we were uncertain of the reaction of the market. So we rented this almost invisible little branch up the road. In spite of its invisibility and thanks to the work of some very fine people, we now have $10 million worth of deposits here in Lake Placid.Ó Edward Finnerty, one of Champlain National BankÕ s vice presidents, said it was a big

Representatives and supporters of Champlain National Bank broke ground on a new Lake Placid location, at 2040 Saranac Avenue, on May 16.

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day for the company. Ò WeÕ ve been planning on having a permanent presence here for a number of years,Ó Finnerty said. Ò This is a culmination of a lot of planning, a lot of effort, by a lot of folks.Ó North Elba Town Supervisor Roby Politi,

who was present for the groundbreaking, said he was attending the event to celebrate the opening of a new business. Ò Banks mean business and business means growth,Ó Politi said. Ò ItÕ s great for Lake Placid. ItÕ s a sign that Lake Placid is growing. When more and more busi-

ness opportunities come to Lake Placid, itÕ s an indication this community is thriving and doing well. The more the merrier.Ó Champlain National Bank is the only bank with a headquarters in Essex County and has a 105-year history in the Adirondacks.

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ELIZABETHTOWN TROUT FISHING DERBY

The Town of Elizabethtown will sponsor a Trout Fishing Derby at Beaver Dam for children of the Elizabethtown-Lewis School District on Monday, May 26 from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm. Elizabethtown, Lewis and New Russia children ages 15 and under are eligible for cash prizes in several age groups.

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

canÕ t believe itÕ s Memorial Day weekend!

How did May slip by so fast? A great way to start your weekend is to join the new Mahjong beginners group at the Elizabethtown Social Center from 12 noon until 3 p.m. beginning this Friday, May 23 and continuing every Friday for the summer. Mahjong is an easy fun game involving Mahjong tiles, and will be taught by experienced players to help you get started. For more information call 873-6408 or visit their website at www.elizabethtownsocialcenter.org.

On Saturday, May 24, the Essex County History Center Museum on Court Street is opening with the Majorie Lansing Porter exhibit celebrating the Ò 60th Anniversary of the Essex County Historical SocietyÓ . This exhibit will continue through October 13. The theme of this yearÕ s exhibits is Ò Greetings from the Adirondacks: Mid-20th Century Tourism and RecreationÓ . On Saturday, June 7, there will be an Antique and Classic Car Show and the opening Arto MonacoÕ s Ò Land of Make BelieveÓ exhibit.

While there, stop in and welcome the new museum Director Diane OÕ Connor. For more information call 873-6466 or visit their website at www.adkhistorycenter.org.

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managed to see the sendoff of the World War Two Veterans on May 17th from the Plattsburgh Airport. It was a very moving experience. My congratulations and appreciation to the North Country Honor Flight for running such a fantastic operation for such deserving veterans.

My congratulations for all the college graduates from this past week Ð best of luck to your futures.

As many of you know, one of the things I love the most about living in Keeseville is all the wildlife that we have all around us. This past week my girlfriend and I got to see two huge turkey vultures perched in the trees across the street from our house.

Every day, we watch the two ospreys flying around their nest on top of the electric pole right next to Exit 34. I love my morning commute to work running along the Ausable River and then Lake Champlain. There are two pairs of Canadian geese that are swimming around the Ausable River spill off marsh next to the Ausable campground and PrayÕ s Market.

Before too long, IÕ m sure the two pairs will

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he film society will present “NebraskaÓ starring Bruce Dern this Saturday evening, the 24th, at the Whallonsburg Grange. This movie was nominated for six Academy Awards this year, and the show begins at 7:30 pm. ulie Steeves, assistant librarian at the Belden Noble library will give an illustrated talk on her recent trip to Concord, Massachusetts on Saturday, May 31. This will be at the library and begins at 11 am.

Last weekÕ s Valley News had a story about a local farmer’s difficulties in finding employees, which is a problem shared by many farmers. Farm work has little appeal compared to other types of occupations, especially those not involving arrant animals, working outdoors in all sorts of weather, heavy lifting and unpleasant aromas. Over the last 15 years or so, many dairy farmers have started to employ workers from Mexico and Central America, and the big orchards north of here use workers from Jamaica who come back year after year. In Britain, workers from Eastern Europe have provided the labor for jobs like picking strawberries, but when they can qualify for other sorts of jobs,

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Saturday evening at the Hand House, Piano

by Nature will be hosting a unique chamber concert, the final one of the season titled “DANSEÓ , featuring a fusion of folk, classical, and improvisational music by the duo of Vermont accordion wizard Jeremiah McLane and Dutch pianist Annemieka Spoelstra. They will be featuring composers Piazzolla, Dvorak, Cavalli, along with their own original compositions, come and be dazzled by their fabulous renditions. Just in case youÕ re busy Saturday evening, a second concert will be held on Sunday, May 25, at 3 p.m. Seating is limited, for reservations call 962-2949 or visit the website at www. pianobynature.org, $15.00 for Adults, $5.00 for children 15 and under, family rates are available for 3 or more.

Memorial Day! The Church of the Good Shepherd is holding their annual Ò Veterans Eat Free Pancake BreakfastÓ . A delicious menu of pancakes, maple syrup, sausage and beverage served from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. in the parish hall on Williams Street. Adults, $5, children $3.

YouÕ ll be ready in time to watch the Memorial Day parade on Court Street that starts at 10 a.m. at the corner of Hand Avenue next to the Essex County History Museum.

Kyle Page • kmpage1217@charter.net have some little fluff balls swimming around them. I havenÕ t been to Wickham Marsh to see if any Canadian geese are roosting or the spectacular white hawk that soars around the back end of the marsh. Not as many ducks on the LakeÕ s edge yet this year but IÕ m sure more will be coming in soon before the molting season.

I have a cute little chipmunk scampering around my shed.My squirrels are behaving and leaving my bird feeder alone while they run around my backyard. It is amazing all the wildlife that we have all around us, we only have to sit still and open our eyes.

I have noticed on my morning commute more garbage on the side of the road that usual. Please keep our community beautiful and throw out garbage in the proper receptacles. My son and I occasionally have quality father/son time by wearing gloves and walking around our neighborhood with an empty garbage bag.

Sadly, it is always pretty full by the time we get home. We have a lot of litterbugs in town.

Visit my website at kylempage.wordpress. com for more details as well as links to my column here and other writings I have. Have a great week.

Rob Ivy • robhivy@gmail.com they leave agriculture. On vegetable farms like Juniper Hill, the work is highly seasonal which makes it even more difficult to find employees.

The other morning, after a night of heavy rain, I took a long walk through the park at Noblewood. The woods were echoing with bird calls, including my favorite, the hermit thrush whose song is sad and sweet at the same time.

Along the path I saw a large patch of white trilliums, so earthworms havenÕ t gotten them all yet.

In my travels around Essex and its environs, IÕ ve been seeing many more goats than in years past. At Juniper Hill, several goats are now in residence as part of an experiment in cheese making. Along with the milkers is a pair of youngsters, born earlier this spring and full of curiosity. They roam around the place like they own it. My dog Ginny, who is fearless when it comes to other dogs, often goes to the farm with me and met the young goats for the first time last week. They eyed each other for a bit, but when the goats came closer Ginny absolutely panicked and ran to hide behind me. I shooed the goats away and concluded that Ginny has more bluster than bravery.

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Kathy L. Wilcox • 873-5000

he North Country SPCA would like to announce our upcoming 4th annual Benefit Golf Tournament at the Westport Country Club on Friday, June 13th at 1:00 p.m. New this year, we are featuring a $400 award paid to the MenÕ s and WomenÕ s team with the lowest gross score. For more information and to register, visit our website at http:// www.ncspca.org./ If you love golf and would like to play for a good cause, you wonÕ t want to miss this event!

Our featured pet this week is Buster, a yellow Labrador Retriever/Shepherd-mix who is one of 6 dogs recently rescued from a shelter in North Carolina. This sweet guy is simply busting out with personality - he is all smiles, tail wags, and plenty of energy to play. You wonÕ t be able to resist those big brown eyes sparkling with humor, or keep from sinking your hands into his thick, glossy coat. If you are looking for an all-around great family dog, Buster is the canine for you! Why not stop by and meet him today?

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ongratulations to all those who took home a trophy from the Westport Fish & Game Club Annual Youth Fishing Contest on Saturday, May 10. There were 32 happy smiling faces at the end of the day, IÕ m told, and many contestants stayed on and continued fishing afterward. Trophies in three age categories were awarded, and anyone who didn’t catch a fish received a fishing pole donated by Jim Vargo.

Among the three to six year olds, Sophia Whalen won 1st Fish, Holden Costin won Most Fish, Phineas Turner won Largest Fish, and Isabella Vargo won Sportsman. Phineas also won Largest Fish Overall, so itÕ s a good thing heÕ s been building up his super strength by chasing me all around the playground during ACAP. Though heÕ d NEVER run in the cafeteria, right, Phineas? Of course not! And neither would Holden or Sophia, who are also friends of mine from ACAP. Not unless they want to hear Miss Vera sing Ò The Disobedient Song,Ó which has a calming effect on children but has been known to reduce adults to tears.

Among the seven to 10 year olds, Angel Kel-

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iding around the community, there are many lawns with a carpet of beautiful yellow dandelions, food for the bees and a joy for small children to pick without getting into trouble. Another beautiful sight are the many flowering trees and flowering shrubs, many are just loaded with blossoms. It is a pleasant sight to drive down Route 22 toward Essex and see all the daffodils and stone walls, that line the road way, a great spring sight.

A highlight for many of our high school students, is to take in the annual Junior Prom events. This is where the ordinary dressed student turns into a prince or princess for an evening. So glad to see that many schools in the region are featuring safe after prom parties and end the evening in fun.

I have great appreciation to all the teachers at The GuibordÕ s North Country School of Ballet in the Plattsburgh area, it was such a pleasure to attend their end of the year performance. It was held in the Beekmantown school and there were some 80+ or more children of all ages in the performance. The devation of the adult leaders and costume makers and parents to master a performance like this is to be gratefully thankful as the attending public.

Reminder that this next Monday will be Memorial Day and Willsboro will once again honor our veterans with a service in the down-

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Colin Wells • WestportNYNews@gmail.com ley won 1st Fish, Charlie Miller won Most Fish, Ella Lobdell won Largest Fish, and Kyle Sherman won Sportsman. And among the 11 to 15 year olds, Trent Clark won 1st Fish, Matthew Severance won Most Fish, Lawrence Lobdell won Largest Fish, Spencer Whalen won Sportsman, and Malynda Lobdell won Improved.

Congratulations all!

Those who donÕ t have a chance to hear Miss Vera sing at ACAP can do so during the Youth Commission Summer Program at the school, which runs 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays from July 7 to August 15 for children whoÕ ve completed K-5th grade. The registration form is available at the Youth Commission website, westportyouth.org, and you can give it directly to Miss Vera. Email her at acapvera@yahoo.com to set up a time. You can also email her for registration info on Soccer Camp for ages 6-14 at the Fair Grounds, July 28-August 1.

If you have a old childÕ s wagon that could be used for carrying watering cans from Everybody’s to the bridge for watering the flowers over the summer, Marilyn Trienens would love to hear from you at 962-4801.

Janice Allen • 963-8912 • allens@willex.com town area at 10 a.m. This is a longstanding tradition and our community is most supportive.

It is also a time for the Heritage Society to open for the season. This year, the exhibit pays tribute to our military that served in the several wars. This will be an ongoing exhibit for the summer. The Heritage Society is in great need to have some more volunteers to help keep the museum open through the summer by offering some time to be a docent. If you can help, contact Charlie Lustig at 963-7789 or Ron Bruno at 963-4284 to set a time when you could offer your services.

Another great project of the Heritage Society is the building of the Kiosk built on the River Bank and across from the Library and Museum.

This will have several panels that tell the history of our town available for viewing at all hours. The panels will take a little time to complete, so stay tuned. DonÕ t forget the Society kickoff lecture on Saturday, May 24 at 7 p.m. in the VisitorÕ s Center with Sharp Swan reviewing some of our early history in the Civil War Days.

Happy Birthday to: Pat Lincoln (May 24), Arlene Mason (May 25), Mary Hathaway (May 26), Daphine Benway (May 27), Tyler Bridge (May 27), Ashley Ahrent (May 30), Dorothy Jacques (May 30), Brianna & Beitnay Schrieber (May 31) and Ada Hutchins (May 31). Happy Anniversary to Blanche and Joe Bruno (May 30) and Ken and Peg Schnieder on May 31.

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Where you can find local produce this summer

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2014 Farmer’s market listings

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA Ñ With small agriculture and local produce markets flourishing throughout the North Country, Adirondack Harvest has announced the location of region farmerÕ s markets for the 2014 season.

In Essex County, markets will be held at the following locations: Elizabethtown: Gina Agoney (293-7877) is the director of the market, held behind the Adirondack History Center on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from May 16 through Oct. 10.

Keene Valley: Held at Marcy Field from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., the market runs on Sundays from June 15 through Oct. 12. For information, contact manager Dick Crawford at 561-7167.

Keeseville: The market is held at Riverside Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays. For more information, contact manager Jane Desotelle at 5634777.

Lake Placid: The Lake Placid Center for the Arts hosts a farmerÕ s market on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from June 25 through Oct. 8. Call manager Sue Mitchell at 946-7690 for more information.

Port Henry: Jackie Viestenz (546-9855) manages the market located at 4623 Main Street on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., starting June 25 and running through Aug. 27.

Schroon Lake: The market is held in the Town Hall parking lot Mondays (June 30 through Sept. 1) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call Sue Mitchell at 946-7690 for information.

Ticonderoga: June Curtis (585-6619) manages the market that will be held on the southwest corner of Liberty Monument on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. from July 5 through Oct. 11.

Willsboro: A market will be held across from JohnnyÕ s Smokehouse Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting June 19 through Sept. 4. Contact Linda Therrien at 963-4383 for information.

In Franklin County, farmerÕ s markets are held at the following locations: Paul Smiths: The Paul SmithÕ s College VisitorÕ s Interpretive Center hosts a market from 2 until 5 p.m. on Fridays from June 27 through Sept. 12. Contact Janet Burl at 483-6863 for information.

Saranac Lake: The Fusion Market hosts Tuesdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. from May 13 through Sept.

30. For information, call Lou Lesniak at 521-0998. A market is also held ay Riverside Park on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting June 7 and running through Oct. 11. Call manager Sue Mitchell at 9467690 for more information.

Tupper Lake: The Wild Center Museum hosts a market under the white tent Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. from June 5 through Sept. 18. Contact Ellen Beberman at 637-6653 for information.

Hamilton County will host farmerÕ s markets at the following locations: Indian Lake: The market is held at the intersection of Routes 28 and 30 Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2

Local farmer’s markets will again be up and running this summer, offering customers fresh produce and creations.

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p.m. from July 5 through Sept. 27. Call Brenda Valentine for information at 648-5636.

Long Lake: The market is held at the intersection of Routes 28 and 30 Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. starting June 26 and ending Aug. 28. Call Ruth Howe (624-2162) for information.

Speculator: The market is held at the pavilion starting Thursday, June 26, from 2 until 5 p.m. and running through Aug. 28. Call Anna Smith, 548-4521, for information.

In Warren County, markets are held at the following sites: Bolton Landing: A market is held at Blessed Sacrament Church Fridays, June 27 through Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information, contact Penelope Jewell at 480-9118.

Chestertown: The Town Hall hosts a market on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., starting June 18 through Sept. 24. Call 494-3336 for information.

North Creek: The market is hosted by the TriCounty Nursing Home Thursdays, June 19 through Oct. 12, from 3 to 6 p.m. Call Susan Therio at 251-2099 for information.

Queensbury: A market will be held at Sweet Basil from 3 to 6 p.m. on Mondays from June 2 through Sept. 29. Call Linda Gifford at 792-0198 for information.

Warrensburg: A market will be held in the Warrensburgh Mills Historic District on River Street (near Curtis Lumber) on Fridays from May 23 through Oct., 31 from 3 to 6 p.m. Call Teresa Whalen, 466-5497, for information.

In Washington County, Whitehall will host a market in the Village Park from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays from early June through lake October. Call George Armstrong at 449-0209 for information.

For more information on local farmerÕ s markets, visit the website adirondackfarmersmarket.com.

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he race to replace Congressman Bill Owens (D-Plattsburgh), the well-liked twotermer who announced his retirement in January, has grown putrid.

This isnÕ t the fault of either one candidate or the other, but rather the natural byproduct of our political system and the modern-day political warfare hatched by Lee Atwater and perfected by Karl Ò Turd BlossomÓ Rove, the political operative who caused waves last week with the suggestion that Hillary Clinton, the presumptive frontrunner for the 2016 Presidential Election, had suffered brain damage following a 2012 head injury.

Just sayinÕ , he later shrugged.

But upon being released into the cesspool that constitutes our national dialogue, the facts or the context behind his statements were no longer important: the well had been poisoned, which was the original goal.

The race to fill Owens’ seat hasn’t been defined by the critical issues facing the district, but rather around the revolving carousel of cheap talking points that even the dimmest and most feeble minds would probably find transparent.

ItÕ s insulting.

Perhaps the most insidious is the residency issue that has both sides and their entourages Ñ including the national committees for the two major parties who are now pumping major resources into a crucial race that will help determine which party will control the House Ñ crying foul.

We think that candidates donÕ t have to be North Country natives in order to adequately represent the district. You donÕ t have to live here full-time.

Elise Stefanik, one of two Republicans seeking to capture the seat, was born in Albany County. After spending her twenties working in a series of unspecified jobs with fancy titles in Washington, she moved to Willsboro in mid-2013 and announced her candidacy.

ThatÕ s perfectly okay.

Aaron Woolf, the Democratic candidate, has been dogged since the rollout of his candidacy in mid-February that he is a cosmopolitan carpetbagger from New York City who only resides in Elizabethtown seasonally.

Whatever.

Matt Doheny, a sixth-generation North Country resident, prides himself on being the only candidate in the race who is really, legitimately, truly from here (never mind Green Party candidate Matt Funiciello, who was born in Saratoga Springs and lives in Glens Falls but doesnÕ t wear it on his sleeve) and has used it as a common talking point through his campaign, his third for the seat.

Good for him.

What are you going to do for the North Country?

The relationship between residency, place of birth and job effectiveness are only connected by the most tenuous of strands.

We should instead be focusing on more important skills like communication, negotiation and the ability to secure federal funds that can boost the districtÕ s moribund economy.

The candidates should be grilled on their ability to propose practical, common sense legislation and avoid the wedge issues that generate the pure emotional responses that derail rational discussion.

This is what the voters want. This is what local lawmakers want. This is what the candidates themselves appear to want. The only people who give a toss about the residency issue are the Karl Roves of the world.

The demographics for the district are not in our favor: WeÕ re older than the rest of the country. WeÕ re losing more people. WeÕ re sicker, poorer and less educated. Public services and civic institutions that were once thought of as inviolable — schools, fire departments, emergency responders, churches, non-profits — are crumbling into dust.

We are dying.

So if we’re facing an influx of outsiders — whether they’re seasonal residents, Adirondack admirers or simply folks who want to better the quality of life here and want to the district to have a loud voice at the national level Ñ we should listen to what they have to say and push them on where they stand on the issues, not where they sleep at night. Ñ

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We need to find our competitive spirit

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e live in a competitive zation for Economic Cooperation world. and Development. The study looks I was brought up at 11 variables that contribute to a to believe competition was good. high quality of life. Those variables Competition made everyone betinclude things like income, educater. When you compete, you are tion, housing, health and life satisalways comparing yourself to othfaction. Making the grade were the ers. You compare not only results following countries: but the path to success. How was 1. Switzerland that accomplished and how might I 2. Norway make changes that would allow me 3. Canada Dan Alexander to achieve similar results.

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8. Finland In business, I read, watch and listen to many 9. Mexico other community news organizations to see what 10. Netherlands they are doing, how they are doing it and how I So what has happen to the US of A? Happimight apply those approaches to our company. I ness isnÕ t just about income opportunities and also look at many comparisons of our companyÕ s health, especially when you consider Mexico in performance, looking for various trends, how the top 10, given some of the issues facing that those trends affect the health of the organization country. Yet, itÕ s clear an unhappy state of mind or how a specific trend might be leading us down is keeping this country on the sidelines, while a path we must alter. other nations seek to improve their quality of That competitive approach leads me to look at life. a lot of different details and survey information, We must face the simple fact that when one is always looking for a nugget that might prove to feeling good, happy and at the top of their game be a valuable component in our company culture. they can climb any mountain and conquer any Well, here is a little detail I recently ran across obstacle. But weÕ ve allowed ourselves to become that I found very interesting and compelling. mired in the negatives over the recent past withWhile it affects our company, I believe it has out much focus on the many positives. WeÕ ve far reaching affects on our society as a whole. It forgotten to celebrate and reach for the many opwas the rankings of the happiest countries in the portunities available to us in the US. Our leaders world. Sadly, the United States didnÕ t crack the are not leading us, they are far too busy fighting top 10 list, but our neighbors, Mexico and Canaamong themselves and would rather tear at the da, did make the grade. fabric of the nation instead of seeking solutions The USA used to be in the top 10. But for the to move past the obstacles where we disagree. last four years, weÕ ve failed to measure up. How Surveys like this might be somewhat meaningcan that be? Here we have a nation driven to sucless or they could be the wake up call we need ceed. A country carved out of the wilderness by to pick ourselves up off the canvas and get back self-made adventuring explorers, fearless pio- in the game. Attitude, as they say, is everything neers and successful entrepreneurs. Success is a in life, and as a nation we better come to grips part of our DNA. As a nation weÕ ve always taken with the long term affect this period of unhapthe competitive challenge and never failed to anpiness is having on our ability to compete in the swer the call. world. From education scores, production rankBut as a nation over the last 20 years or so, we ings and other indicators, the US needs to shape seem to have lost our competitive spirit. Have up. We better get our act together soon and show we been spoiled by previous successes? Can it be this world what happiness and quality of life is recent failures are causing the unhappiness, or is all about, for our own good and for the betterit the unhappiness that is causing us to lose our ment of the entire worldÕ s population. A strong, desire to compete? upbeat and competitive America is good for the The good folks from Switzerland are the hapentire world. piest people and most satisfied with their lives Dan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton Publicafor the second year in a row, according to the Better Life Index, published annually by the Organi- tions. He may be reached at dan@denpubs.com.

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Thanks for donations To the Valley News: On April 26, the ELCS Class of 2018 had a performance by PAC (performanceartconnection.com). The event was to help the class along with their senior trip and also to raise money for Hospice and the Community Action Angles Program.

The ELCS Class of 2018 would like to thank PAC (Performance Art Connection) for the fine show that they performed for us.

PAC did this show and asked for nothing but that another local nonprofit organization gets to benefit also. The PAC family is filled with obvious love for one another and the enjoyment they have performing for the audience. It was a pleasure to be able to be a part of this great show and we hope to be able to do it again.

We would also like to thank the following sponsors: PACÕ s donation, The Halfway House, Mainly Lobster, Texas Roadhouse, Pizza Palace, Buffalo Wild Wings, Five Guys, North Country Bowling and Panera Bread.

Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School ECLS Class of 2018

No fraud in petitions To the Valley News: Elise Stefanik, a Republican congressional candidate, recently alleged that her primary opponent Ò played political Ð and potentially fraudulent Ð gamesÓ during the petitioning process.

We were offended. We had just spent countless hours collecting signatures for our candidate, Matt Doheny. We sacrificed time with our family and braved freezing temperatures, snow and wind. Dogs chased us; one of us accidentally fell down a stairwell.

We did it because we like Matt. We like that he grew up here and that he started his business and his family here. WeÕ re impressed that he left college with $150,000 in debt - and, through hard work and determination, became a successful businessman. We like that he saved tens of thousands of American jobs during his career, and that heÕ s still out there trying to help troubled companies regain their footing.

Matt is the best candidate, and we were happy to make these sacrifices to help him get on the ballot.

The Board of Elections reviewed our work, and upheld 97.4 percent of MattÕ s Independence Party petitions. They invalidated just 43 of the 1,666 signatures we all collected.

MattÕ s opponent said her campaign is about Ò right and wrong, and setting a higher standard for service. Being honest in public representation is a critical standard in that regard.Ó

By Elise StefanikÕ s own standard, she has failed us. She was dishonest in how she publicly represented her opponentÕ s petition. They were not Ò potentially fraudulent.Ó They were not Ò inflated.Ó They were not attained through Ò questionable tactics.Ó We ask Elise Stefanik to put her words to action, and apologize for misleading voters regarding the validity of her opponentÕ s signatures. Otherwise, we can rightfully assume that Elise Stefanik has no intention of doing what she says Ð hardly meeting the Ò critical standardÓ we look for in choosing our next member of Congress.

Jude Seymour Meredith George Watertown Jeremiah Maxon Adams Brian Peck Carthage

Horse show season underway To the Valley News: Our fundraising season for the Essex County Fair Horse Show has begun! Our first event will be June 8th at the fair grounds. We are doing a gymkhana that is open to the public. Spectators are welcome. We will do 6 games for beginner riders and 10 games for Junior riders (9-13), Senior riders (14-18), Adult riders (19 and over), plus we are having an adult limited class and this is for adults 19 years and older who do not ride gymkhana normally.

We will have 50/50 drawings and prize money is 1/2 the money received for each division split between 1st and 2nd place in each division. We also welcome any donations for prizes. It should be

a very fun filled day. Bring a dish to share and we will do a buffet style lunch.

We are having a fun day/dart tournament June 21st at the VFW in Peru. There will be horseshoes, darts and pony rides for the kids. We will have a Chinese auction and 50/50 drawings and food.

On July 26th, we will have a bowling tournament at the Willsboro Bowling Lane. This is for the fair as a whole. We will have an earlier kids tournament with a later adult tournament. Will post more information on Facebook and in the Valley News as it gets closer.

Moreen Roy Wadhams

Cleanup support appreciated To the Valley News: To our dearest sponsors and participants of the 2014 Lake Placid Village Clean-Up: You have done a generous and kind thing in supporting the clean-up of our town. Our community is blessed not only with natural beauty, but also with the beauty of those generous spirits who reside here. The 2014 VCU was a great success.

Thank you all for the donations of your time and services, it truly does Ò take a villageÓ to keep that village clean and habitable.

An extra special thanks goes out to our sponsors: The Garden Club of Lake Placid, Village of Lake Placid, Town of North Elba, Adirondack Kid Company, Central Garage, Howard JohnsonÕ s, Kinney Drugs, Lake Placid Conference and Visitors Bureau, Lake Placid Business Association, McDonaldÕ s, Dave Nicola & Mr. Mikes Pizza, Mirror Lake Inn, Mtn. Lake Academy, ORDA, Price Chopper, Starbucks, Subway, UPS Store, Whiteface Lodge, and WSLP. We look forward to next year Õ s Village Clean-Up being bigger and better! We would also like to encourage everyone to carry your wonderful sense of stewardship throughout the year. Every Ò litter bitÓ helps.

Andrea Grout, Tricia Garrett, Heidi Roland Lake Placid

Lawmakers, NY21 candidates sound off on the issues facing Essex County

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ As the race for New YorkÕ s 21st grows increasingly ill-natured, itÕ s easy to forget that the sprawling district, which encompasses parts of 12 counties and covers some 16,000 square miles, faces real, concrete issues that demand leadership.

We asked Essex County lawmakers about the issues that are important to them and asked the four Congressional hopefuls where they stand on some of the issues.

THE ISSUES

While lawmakers differed on their preferred candidate, they also appeared to cross party lines and offered a kaleidoscope of non-partisan issues they hoped their future federal representative would address.

Lawmakers Gerald Morrow (Chesterfield) and Dan Connell (Westport), both Democrats, hoped to see an increase in federal funding for the district, like for water and sewer projects, said the former.

William Ferebee (Keene) and Randy Douglas (Jay), leaders of the towns most affected by Hurricane Irene in 2011, hoped for FEMA relief and more funding for infrastructure.

In Keene, Route 73 was washed out and isolated St. Huberts. That stopped all traffic south, the main route from Lake Placid. This put a stranglehold on the merchants in Keene Valley, said Ferebee. Ò Not only did they receive damage, but it cut-off of their bloodline.Ó Ferebee said the town was still not getting fully reimbursed from Irene due to a mixture of bureaucracy and sluggish decision-making. Ò We have borrowed and paid for the repairs and we had to pay the interest back. This is a cost to the taxpayer and cuts out of other services that we can provide. WeÕ re leery to move forward with other grants because weÕ re not sure if weÕ re going to get our money back.Ó Douglas said one of the major issues facing Jay was funding infrastructure programs. Ò One of the major issues we face is an increase in water and sewer,Ó said Douglas. Ò We need more money to help us all out. Bill Owens has been a big help. I hope whoever is elected will hear our local needs and be will be successful. You canÕ t put the costs of major infrastructure projects canÕ t be put on

the backs of the taxpayers.Ó Tom Scozzafava, the Moriah town supervisor, cited an attentiveness to constituent services; MinervaÕ s Stephen McNally, utilities relief, and Bill Grinnell, the Ticonderoga supervisor, said he hoped for a lessening in government regulation: Ò The government as a whole has become such a regulatory nightmare,Ó he said, citing an alphabet soup of agencies Ñ FEMA, OSHA, EPA Ñ and how they often contradict each other and cancel each other out.

Shaun Gillilland, the Willsboro supervisor who is also a cattle farmer, agreed. Ò Over-regulation hampers growth and scares away talent,Ó he said. Ò Within the industry of agriculture, weÕ re trying to get new people into producing food. If anything is more critical to national security, itÕ s the ability to feed the population successfully.Ó Gillilland said the average age of farmers in the United States is 57.

Three-quarters of them, he said, do not farm exclusively and need to generate other sources of revenue to pad their income. Ò On top of that, now you have the federal government coming in and trying to overregulate the culture of food,Ó he said. Ò YouÕ ve got the FDA coming in and limiting and regulating, and more recently, the overreach of the EPA.Ó While the Clean Water Act is Ò a great thing,Ó Gillilland said the law was passed by Congress to only include navigable waters. Ò But now theyÕ ve decided to widen interpretation to include adjacent waters to navigable waters,Ó he said, explaining this opens up innocuous waterways like drainage ditches and ponds, for example, to regulation.

Gillilland said this slams the door on opportunities and discourages young upstarts.

Ò There are mountains and mountains of administrative paperwork to just obey the regulations.Ó He cited another issue that has had lawmakers fuming this year: Ò The federal issues most affecting the town that comes to mind almost immediately has to do with the oil trains,Ó he said, referring to the increase of crude oil moving through the region from the fields in North Dakota to downstate refineries. Ò IÕ ve had conversations with her on the issue. We definitely need more input on regulations and the rails going through Essex County and the Adirondack Park.Ó

WHERE THEY STAND

“We have seen a significant increase in the transport of crude oil across rail lines, including a recent series of derailments and spills, which could put Northern New York communities at risk,Ó Elise Stefanik told the Valley News in a written statement. Ò As a Member of Congress, I would call on the Department of Transportation to urgently update and implement guidelines for safer transport of hazardous liquids, especially with regard to the DOT-111 rail cars.Ó Stefanik noted that local fire departments and EMT resources would not be fully equipped to handle a potential crash. Ò As such, I would urge the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Coast Guard to update contingent plans for oil spills in Northern New York and to include local first responders in that process,Ó she said.

Aaron Woolf, the Democratic candidate, told the Valley News the rail issue has Ò great resonanceÓ in the district. Ò As a congressional representative, itÕ s my job to do everything I can to protect the safety of the public, and in our district, also the environment. We know how high the stakes are to have

safe transport.Ó The candidate said Hazmat training needs to be up-to-speed in the event of an accident. Ò WeÕ re isolated and rural, which means we need to have on the ground people ready to deal with anything.Ó Woolf said the controversial DOT111 tank cars should be phased out as quickly as possible and should be replaced by the CP-1232 models that regulators say are safer. Ò TheyÕ re more reliable in crashworthiness and we should be helping to make that transition as quickly as possible,Ó he said.

Green Party candidate Matt Funiciello also chimed in: Ò The many derailments in Canada and in the U.S. clearly indicate that [DOT-111s] are outdated and unsafe,Ó he told the Valley News in an email. Ò CanadaÕ s Ministry of Transportation announced the immediate removal of 5,000 of these cars this year and phasing them out entirely over the next few years. WouldnÕ t it only make sense for us to similarly mandate the production and use of newer and safer cars here in the US? Clearly, the most important (unasked) question about crude oil and itÕ s safe transport is this: Ò Why are we expending any of our precious resources and focus on fossil fuels and not supporting the creation of safe, clean, renewable energies and technologies, instead?Ó And on the EMT crisis, the recruiting and staffing of which has had lawmakers across the county reaching for defibrillation paddles in order to save their ailing departments: Ò Essex County is a more extreme example of what weÕ re seeing across rural America,Ó said Woolf, citing the graying demographics and remote distances.

Woolf referred to the Veteran Emergency Medical Technician Support

Act of 2013, a bill that was passed by the House and is currently stalled in the Senate, as a Ò really smartÓ piece of bipartisan legislation that he would sponsor as a lawmaker. Ò ItÕ s creative legislative thinking that solves many problems at once,Ó he said. Ò It gives employment back to veterans when they get back, addresses the EMT crisis and maximizes a return on their investment when they train.Ó Funiciello, a Glens Falls-based baker, tied the issue to the overall state of American health care: Ò Post 9-11, the (largely volunteer) calling of EMTs has simply become too complicated and resource-draining for the average citizen,Ó he said. Ò I believe that, as with most aspects of our very broken healthcare system, a switch to single-payer health care would alleviate this problem entirely.Ó Funiciello said trained medical personnel would never be volunteers or employment agency staff, but wellcompensated workers with benefits and paid training. Ò We can simply enact and support H.R. 676 (Improved Expanded Medicare for All). It would remove the massive profits, dividends, administrative costs and corporate welfare so inherent to our current corporate health care delivery system. We could then utilize those funds to provide medical services for all and we would all have great free health care and a need for more medical personnel who would never be volunteers but would instead be well-compensated professionals.Ó The Doheny campaign did not respond for comment by time this story went to press.

From left, candidates Matt Doheny, Matt Funiciello, Elise Stefanik and Aaron Woolf.

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Essex County Republican lawmakers fall behind Stefanik

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com WILLSBORO Ñ Elise Stefanik, one of the two Republicans seeking to replace Bill Owens (D-Plattsburgh), received a boost of local momentum on Tuesday, May 13 when 14 of the 18 members of the Essex County Board of Supervisors offered their intentions of support.

The annoucement came after a private meeting with local officials at the Deer’s Head Inn in Elizabethtown on Monday, April 28. Ò I am honored to receive the endorsement of these members on the Essex County Board of Supervisors,Ó said Stefanik in a written statement that listed the names of the endorsees. Ò I am incredibly humbled in their support of my candidacy.Ó For many, the praise was effusive: Ò Elise has great direction and some good focuses,Ó said Keene town supervisor William Ferebee. Ò IÕ m thankful she was there.Ó Moriah Town Supervisor Tom Scozzafava told the Valley News he was impressed with her background in small business. Her experience dealing with her counterparts across the district, he said, is something that offers her a firsthand look at the hardships that are facing families in the North Country, including many of his constituents. Ò Her youth is an asset,Ó he said. Ò SheÕ s never held prior office before, which would also be a good thing because she wonÕ t be swayed by special interests.Ó Shaun Gillilland, the supervisor of StefanikÕ s adopted hometown of Willsboro, offered a fullthroated endorsement, calling her an Ò extremely bright and energetic small businesswoman.Ó Ò She has great ideas,Ó he said. Ò And she has the guts to go out and run.Ó Gillilland said he admired StefanikÕ s decision to go up against Owens last August before the two-term representative announced his retirement in January. Ò It was like David and Goliath,Ó he said.

Citing the districtÕ s depressing demographics, including the brain drain of 18-to-35-yearolds, Gillilland said the North Country should welcome all contributing voters and taxpayers who are willing to serve the district. Ò IÕ m real happy to have her,Ó he said.

Elise Stefanik met with Essex County Republican Supervisors and others on Monday, April 28.

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In the press release announcing the endorsements, North Elba town supervisor Roby Politi called Stefanik the “most qualified and knowledgeable candidate with the right attitude and demeanor to best represent the people of the North CountryÓ while NewcombÕ s George Canon cited her early push to unseat Owens: Ò She is determined to help revamp the unjust laws that have been piled on the residents of Essex County and the rest of the district,Ó he said. Ò I am proud to support her.Ó

MIXED MESSAGES?

Despite being described as endorsing the candidate, several Republican lawmakers appeared skittish when contacted by the Valley News for comment.

Asked if he planned on endorsing Stefanik, Crown Point town supervisor Charles Harrington paused for several moments: Ò I think she has positive ideas that would help the North Country,Ó he carefully said. Ò I think she may very well have a strong positive influence in Congress.Ó

Ò I lean towards her very strongly, but I would prefer to make an endorsement until after the primary,Ó said Ticonderoga Town Supervisor Bill Grinnell, who was also reached by phone. Ò I feel doing so beforehand would be inappropriate and improper.Ó Grinnell said he personally looked Stefanik in the eye and offered his support. Ò She has some really good ideas,Ó he said. Ò I think she would get us on financially sound footing and put people back at the forefront instead of the government.Ó While a registered Republican, Grinnell said he considers himself more independent than a pure partisan and tends to weigh candidates more on what they bring to the table rather than their political affiliation. Ò I think Bill Owens has been an excellent Congressman,Ó he said. Ò Take away the vote on Obamacare and heÕ s everything a conservative could ask for.Ó Asked about the ambiguity surrounding some of these statements, Win Belanger, the First Vice Chair of the Essex County Repub-

lican Committee and the adviser who facilitated this endorsement process, said he was mystified: Ò I canÕ t speak for each supervisor for what the word Ô endorsementÕ means,Ó he said. Ò I still believe that a personÕ s word is their bond and a handshake is an honor-bound commitment.Ó Wilmington Town Supervisor Randy Preston, one of the two independents on the board, vocally endorsed Stefanik and explained his decision: Ò I wasnÕ t comfortable with Aaron Woolf and the connection to New York City,Ó he said, referring to the Democratic candidate who now lives in Elizabethtown after spending much of his career working as a small businessman and filmmaker in New York City. Ò I vote for and support who can do the job.

WeÕ ve got to do something different. I thought it was time for a change. Elise is highly educated and itÕ s time to give her a chance.Ó Preston said both sides need to continue to work together to get the federal government under control. Ò In the end, we all lose if nobody is working together. Everyone gets fed up and blames the other side Ñ thatÕ s why IÕ m an independent.Ó

DEMOCRATS

Ò I plan on endorsing Aaron Woolf Ñ and not because heÕ s a Democrat, but because heÕ s the best candidate for the job,Ó said Chesterfield Town Supervisor Gerald Morrow. Ò I endorse the person, not the party.Ó Morrow cited WoolfÕ s lack of elected experience as an asset: Ò HeÕ s got some independent ideas, some fresh ideas,Ó he said.

WestportÕ s Dan Connell said he also planned on endorsing Woolf; MinervaÕ s Stephen McNally said he Ò wasnÕ t really up to speedÓ on the race and was refraining from making his decision until he had more information, an opinion that was shared by Board Chairman Randy Douglas: Ò I would like to sit down with Mr. Woolf before I endorse him and weÕ ll go from there,Ó he said.

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Results are in for throwback race

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ Seventy-four local residents participated in a road race from Lewis to Elizabethtown on Saturday, May 10, a 4.4 mile run that offered a participants a leg up over their couch-potato brethren when it comes to dodging the swarms of black flies that are scheduled to arrive imminently.

The race, sponsored by the Elizabethtown Social Center, commemorated the 35th anniversary of the Route 9/Charles Pratt Memorial Road Race and was marketed as a throwback event: Registration was $2 for adults — and $1 for kids, the same as in 1979 Ñ and the race followed the same basic course.

Participants drew the line, however, when it came to replicating the super-short shorts and snazzy facial hair of their late-1970s counterparts.

Maybe next time. Here are the scores: Overall Best Time Jarred Fitch 00:25:33 Second Overall Andrew Lavin 00:25:53 Fastest Female Sara Dunham 00:26:00 Oldest Runner Jeff Kelly 00:41:07 Youngest Runner Jackson Hooper 00:51:39 13Ð 14 female Gold Emma DeMuro 00:32:03 Silver Lia Clemons 00:32:14 15-16 male Gold Myles West 00:32:15 17 Ð 39 male Gold Nathan Thrush 00:28:05 Silver Jared Whalen 00:28:12 17 Ð 39 female Gold Nicole Conger 00:32:04 Silver Ann Izzo 00:35:05 40 Ð 49 female Gold Heidi Karkoski 00:34:22 Silver Andrea Blades 00:34:45 40 Ð 49 male Gold Phil Bertrand 00:27:35 Silver Rob DeMuro 00:32:02 50+ female Gold Catherine Hartung 00:33:22 Silver Linda Sherman 00:40:26 50+ male Gold Tim Malaney 00:31:26 Gold Matthew Karkoski 00:31:27 Silver Steven Benway 00:33:06 Overall Results Time 1 Jarred Fitch 00:25:33 2 Andrew Lavin 00:25:53 3 Sara Dunham 00:26:00 4 Phil Bertrand 00:27:35 5 Nathan Thrush 00:28:05 6 Jared Whalen 00:28:12 7 Jordan West 00:28:14

Memorial Day

Continued from page 1 Ò We put flags out in all cemeteries in Elizabethtown Ñ 300 or so. Lewis does the same thing.Ó About five years ago, the American Legion purchased the flag that is flying in Windsor Park, he said. It was installed by an Eagle Scout. An identical flag was installed at town hall at the same time.

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anÕ s Memorial Site on Norton Cemetery Road at 10 a.m. The event is slated to feature an honor guard, firing squad, patriotic music and taps. Organizers will also read the names of the local fallen.

WESTPORT

Westport Lasher-Still 324, American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary members will gather at the park at 9 a.m. Ò Please join us and share a few minutes of your day honoring those who have given and sacrificing so much for our freedom,Ó said organizer

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Village residents will be treated to a parade starting at 1 Main Street and ending at American Legion Post 326. A memorial service will follow at 11:20 a.m. Flag raising and lowering locations include the Adirondack Community Church (9:35 a.m), the Adirondack Medical Center (9:55 a.m), AMC Uihlein (10:10 a.m) and the American Legion at 11:30 a.m.

ORDA Executive Director Ted Blazer will also give a speech.

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Bowling benefit set

WESTPORT Ñ Westport Central School will be hosting a four person team 9 Pin Bowling Tournament at the Willsborough Bowling Center on Saturday, May 31, beginning at noon and 3 p.m. (if needed) to support the Westport Central School Wall of Distinction. Cost is $25 per player ($100 per team) and includes three games of bowling and prizes for first, second and third place. Checks and entry forms must be received no later than Friday, May 23. For an entry form and/or additional information, please visit our website westportcs.org or call 962-8244.

Emergency stream training

KEENE Ñ The Essex County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Ausable River Association, in cooperation with the towns of Keene and Jay, will sponsor a 90-minute emergency stream intervention training on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 6 p.m the Keene Fire House.

Municipal officials, DPW personnel and the public are all invited to attend at no cost. Guidelines have been developed to assist in post-flood stream repairs, or “interventions,” after a major storm. This training will provide a basic understanding of stream and river function. This program will discuss future certification at four-hour and three-day training sessions. There will also be representatives from US Fish and Wildlife Services and the Ausable River Association to update residents on flood response in Keene since Irene.

Please contact the district office at 962-8225 or send them an email at essexswcd@westelcom.com for additional info.

Civil War lecture announced

WILLSBORO Ñ At the Willsboro Heritage Center Õ s first event of the summer season, Sharp Swan will present a lecture titled Ò Between this World and the Next: The Story of the Adirondack Regiment in the Civil War.Ó The event will take place on Saturday, May 24 at p.m. at the Willsboro Visitors Center. Of the 1000 men who left Plattsburgh in 1862 - and who fought in some of the bloodiest battles of the War - only 299 remained by the time the Regiment returned home.

The story of these brave men will be told mainly through their original writings. For more info, contact Patty Paine at 963-8354.

Westport, ELCS to hold joint meeting

WESTPORT Ñ The Westport Central School District Board of Education will host a joint school board meeting with Board of Education members of the Elizabethtown-Lewis School District on Tuesday, May 27 at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium for the purpose of discussing shared services. All Board of Education meetings are open to the public.

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News in brief Whiteface Highway opens amidst repairs

WILMINGTON Ñ Work is underway to repair the Whiteface Mountain VeteransÕ Memorial Highway as the eight-mile long scenic highway reopened for the season on Saturday, May 17. In Nov. 2013, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced $12-million in state funding to repair the Highway which takes cyclists, hikers and motorists to the summit of the state’s fifth highest peak.

Over the next two years, work is being done to reconstruct and rehabilitate the driving surface to make for a smoother ride and culverts will be repaired or replaced to improve drainage.

The project will also involve the restoration of many of the Highway’s historic elements, while also fixing the rock walls and resetting the quarry stone barrier stones along the road.

Work will also include improving the septic system that services the castle at the summit, and replacing the water line that supplies water to that building.

Au Sable Forks Library sees shakeup

AU SABLE FORKS Ñ The Au Sable Forks Free Library wishes to announce the resignation of Maria Goulet, our Library Director effective May 6. We thank Maria for all of her hard work and wish her the best in her future endeavors.

We would like to announce the appointment of Alison Follos as our Interim Library Director. Allison will assume her position on May 10th. Please stop in and meet Alison and welcome her to her new position.

The Au Sable Forks Free Library will have new hours effective Monday May 12 as follows: Monday 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m, Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wednesday 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m, Thursday closed, Friday 12:30 p.m.

- 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Photography exhibit opens

LAKE PLACID Ñ Saranac Lake environmental photographer, Jill Wenner, owner of Watershed Visions, is currently exhibiting a selection of her local work for the first time at Pan Dolce restaurant in Lake Placid. The Opening Reception for her show, Adirondack Water Reflections: Spring & Summer, will be on Friday, May 23, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Pan Dolce, with musical entertainment by Steve Borst. The exhibit will run through the end of the summer.

Historical photos presented

ESSEX Ñ On Saturday, May 31 at 11 a.m, Library Assistant Julie Steeves will present photos from her recent trip to Concord, Massachusetts, scene of the start of the Revolutionary War and the home of several famous 19th century authors, including Louisa May Alcott, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau.

May 24, 2014

CEFLS board meetings set

PLATTSBURGH Ñ There will be a regular meeting of the Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System Board of Trustees on Monday, June 2, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. 33 Oak Street, Plattsburgh.

Video conferencing will be available at Schroon Lake Town Hall Community Room, 15 Leland Avenue, Schroon Lake and Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main Street, Saranac Lake in the Cantwell Room. The meeting is open to the public at the three locations.

There will be a regular meeting of the Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System Board of Trustees on Monday, June 30, 2014, at 4:30 p.m. at Wadhams Free Library, 763 NYS Route 22, Wadhams. The meeting is open to the public.

CATS Event Features Emily Boedecker

ESSEX Ñ Emily Boedecker, the Executive Director of Local Motion, will be the featured speaker at the Celebrate Champlain Area Trails (CATS) Event on Saturday afternoon, June 7 in Essex.

This annual event takes place on National Trails Day to celebrate progress in making trails that increase enjoyment of the outdoors and enhance the local economy: 4Ð 7 p.m, Block House Farm in Essex. Emily will speak from 4 to 5 followed by a reception with local food and drink provided by Green Point Foods. There will be activities for children including a nature hike during the first hour.

Admission to the Celebrate CATS event is $15 per person, $30 per family with preregistration. At the door, the cost is $20 per person, $40 per family. For their full slate of events, visit champlainareatrails.com.

Lake Placid kids win Envirothon

WESTPORT Ñ On May 8, 2014, the North Adirondack Regional Envirothon (NARE) was held at Paul SmithÕ s College, with the team from Lake Placid Central School taking first place against Elizabethtown/Lewis and Westport schools representing Essex County.

The NARE program brings schools from Clinton, Essex, Franklin and St. Lawrence Counties together to compete for the opportunity to participate in the New York State Envirothon The NYS Envirothon will be held on May 21 and 22.

The Envirothon involves teams of five students from each school in understanding environmental stewardship and protection. The environmental knowledge is gained through a competition based on the subjects of Forestry, Soils, Aquatics, Wildlife and Current Issues. The current issue for 2014 was Sustainable Agriculture and Local Foods, which comes from the North American Envirothon which, would have been held in Georgia in July. The students are required to answer questions and demonstrate hands on application of these topics.

May 24, 2014

ALS ride

Continued from page 1 The recipient of last yearÕ s largess was up and walking, said Art Buesser, another of the eventÕ s organizers.

HeÕ s now wheelchair-bound.

ThatÕ s how fast the disease progresses.

And it can happen to anyone.

According to the ALS Association, about 5,600 people in the United States are diagnosed with the disease each year Ñ thatÕ s about 15 new cases a day Ñ and an estimated 30,000 Americans have the disease at any given time.

Military veterans, particularly those deployed during the Gulf War, are approximately twice as likely to develop ALS, said the organizationÕ s website.

The fundraiser in Au Sable Forks is the only annual event of its type in the region, said Murphy, who is tasked with collecting items for the raffle.

Thousands of dollars have been raised over the past seven years and disbursed directly back into the community.

The closest clinic for treatment is in Burlington, she said, and victims often have to fight until insurance pays for their treatment. Ò ThereÕ s a lot of behinds the scenes stuff you just donÕ t hear about. Aware-

www.valleynewsadk.com ness and continued support for this event and any other ALS-supported event are crucial.Ó Murphy said if even just one person touched by ALS comes out, whether be a family member or someone who is personally afflicted, then the event will have been a success.

Buesser said he anticipates a turnout of 150 Ñ and that doesnÕ t include folks from the surrounding area coming to support the riders, he said. Ò ALS is basically a death sentence,Ó he said. Ò The funds we raise, 100 percent of them, will try to give people relief on their bills, medication and family needs.

WeÕ ll do everything to help.Ó Join the Mountain Riders on Saturday, June 7. Registration starts at 10 a.m at North End Harley Davidson and they blast off at 11 a.m with an estimated arrival time at 1 p.m at the fast pitch field. The general public is welcome and BBQ take-out will be available. For more info, call 834-5716. To make a donation to the silent auction, or to explore avenues for corporate sponsorship, call 524-5806.

Motorcycles line Main Street in Au Sable Forks at a previous event.

Courtesy of Ellen Gordon.

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Ti boys’ track defeats EKMW

TICONDEROGA Ñ Shawn Silliman registered three wins in the Ticonderoga boysÕ track team 76-52 defeat of EKMW on May 13. Silliman, Jay Hebert, Skyler Gilbert, and Marcus Moser won the 400 and 1,600 relays. Hebert contributed wins in the 200 and 110 hurdles as well. For EKMW, Jonathan Gray won the 1,600, 800 and 3,200.

EKMW girls’ track triumphs over Ticonderoga

TICONDEROGA Ñ With four wins, Halie Snyder helped EKMW girlsÕ track defeat Ticonderoga 72-56 on May 13. Lily Whalen won both throwing events for EKMW, and Sarah Snyder contributed victories in the 800, 1,600 and 3,200 relays. For Ticonderoga, Lillith Ida added wins in the 400 relay, high jump and 100 hurdles.

Lake Placid golfers whallop Seton Catholic and AuSable Valley

LAKE PLACID Ñ Kiefer Casler led the Lake Placid golf team to victory over Seton Catholicm and AuSable Valley with a 38, the low score of the day on May 13. Nate Devins of AuSable Valley registered his teamÕ s only point by winning a match with a score of 41.

Crown Point baseball beats Westport

WESTPORT Ñ The Crown Point baseball team defeated Westport 16-10 on May 13, in a continuation of a game that began April 24 but was called because of darkness. In their victory, Crown Point benefited from five Wesport errors, three walks and one hit batsman. Crown Point employed five pitchers throughout the game, who totaled 18 strikeouts.

Johnsburg baseball pummels Keene

NORTH CREEK Ñ Leading Johnsburg baseball to a 7-4 victory over Keene on May 13, Kyle Labounty threw seven strikeouts in a complete game performance. For Keene, J.T. Giglinto registered three singles.

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Week in sports Chazy baseball defeats ELCS E’town-Lewis baseball crushes LEWIS Ñ Chazy handed the ElizabethtownLewis baseball team a devastating 21-4 defeat Minerva/Newcomb

on May 13. Josh Barriere and Derek Drake contributed to the win for the Eagles, with both registering three hits. Hayden Guay, Tyler Hicks, Alee LaPierre and Kade Collins each contributed two hits for the Eagles.

E’town Lewis golfers triumph over Crown Pt.

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ Leading the Elizabethtown-Lewis golfers to a 6-0 win over Crown Point, Wesley Putnam and Boyce Rawson both shot 41. Zac Noka-Bailey, Justin LaPier, Doug LaVien, and Caleb Denton also contributed victories for the Lions. The PantherÕ s Noah Macey registered a 45.

Chazy baseball beats Westport

WESTPORT Ñ The Chazy baseball team defeated Westport 9-6 on May 14. The game was a continuation of an earlier competition that had been suspended in a tie. For Westport, John Doyle registered a RBI triple. Chazy won the match despite surrendering nine walks pitching.

Plattsburgh baseball blasts AuSable Valley

PLATTSBURGH Ñ The Plattsburgh High baseball team handed AuSable Valley a one-sided, 13-3 loss on May 15. For Plattsburgh, Shawn Courson had a triple, a single and an RBI. Jack Tolosky contributed a triple and a single. Andrew Bechard had two singles and an RBI. For the Patriots, Mike McDonald had a triple.

AuSable Valley golfers quash Saranac

OLMSTEDVILLE Ñ The ElizabethtownLewis baseball team defeated Minerva/Newcomb 6-3 on May 14. For the Lions, Hugh Harwood led the Lions with a triple and a single, with Colden Blades contributing a double and a single.

Schroon Lake golfers defeat Willsboro

SCHROON LAKE Ñ Seth Swires registered the low score of the day, a 39, for Willsboro. But his team was still defeated 3.5-2.5 by Schroon Lake golfers on May 14. Levi Williams, T.J. Harcia, and Tanner Stone all earned victories for the Wildcats.

Moriah baseball triumphs over Keene

KEENE Ñ The Moriah baseball team handed Keene a lopsided loss in a 11-4 defeat of the Beavers on May 14. For the Vikings, Austin McKinnon had two hits; Tom Rancour had two singles; Jordy Greenough and Billy Larrow contributed doubles.

Chazy softball beats Westport

WESTPORT Ñ The Chazy softball team demolished Westport in a 21-7 victory on May 14.

Pitching for Chazy, Paige Barcomb gave up just two hits across seven innings. Westport registered seven errors defensively.

Beekmantown track sweeps EKMW

BEEKMANTOWN Ñ Both the Beekmantown boysÕ and girlsÕ track team defeated EKMW on May 15. For the Beekmantown boys, Nate Fos-

ter and Colin Quackenbush each claimed three wins. For the girls, Courtney Wilson won four events, while Kallie and Kirsten Villemaire both won three.

Saranac track beats AuSable Valley

CLINTONVILLE Ñ Both the Saranac boyÕ s and girlÕ s track team defeated AuSable Valley on May 15. For the Chief boyÕ s team, Zach LePage, Caiden Goodman, Justin Liechty and Sobaan Ayub won three events apiece. For the girls, Sabrina Bruno and Janyll Barber also won three events apiece.

AuSable Valley softball triumphs over Plattsburgh

CLINTONVILLE Ñ The AuSable Valley softball team defeated Plattsburgh High 13-3 on May 15. For the Patriots, Logan Snow registered four hits and Miranda Shefer had three.

Plattsburgh High pitcher Jamie Bedard gave up 14 hits and five walks.

AuSable Valley golfers defeat Seton Catholic

AUSABLE FORKS Ñ The AuSable Valley golf team defeated Seton Catholic 4-2 on May 15. Nate Devins shot a career low, a 36, for the Patriots. Lucas Finnegan, Kyle Hart and Riley Taylor contributed wins for the Patriots as well. For Seton Catholic, David LaFountain and Dawson Pellerin won matches.

Snyder sets record

SCHENECTADY Ñ Halie Snyder of EKMW had an impressive showing at the 74th Annual Eddy Meet on May 17. She won first place in the 400, with a time of 55.59 that broke the previous record. Snyder placed second in the 200.

PLATTSBURGH Ñ The AuSable Valley golf team demolished Saranac in a one-sided 5-1 defeat on May 14. Austin LaDieu recorded SaranacÕ s only victory of the day in a 38-40 win over Nate Devins. For the Patriots, Lucas Finnegan, Kyle Hart, Riley Taylor and Ian Rennie all won matches.

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Mountains, waterfalls and just too much fun T

he day began bright and sunny, with large puffy, clouds racing across the sky, driven by the strong winds. A high pressure front had moved in after a series of heavy storms had battered the adjacent High Peaks the previous day. The foul weather had all of the local rivers and streams running high with runoff.

As I passed through Keene, the East Branch of the Ausable was roaring, but the waters were relatively clear. I though it was unusual as the West Branch flow had the appearance of chocolate milk when I had crossed over it in Lake Placid fifteen minutes earlier.

As I approached Elizabethtown, driving along Rt. 9N, all the little streams were flowing with a frothy tumble, and yet The Branch, a beautiful little stream that begins on the shoulders of Hurricane Mountain, was as clear freshly cleaned window.

In Elizabethtown, where the Boquet River was nearly bursting over it’s banks, the flow was likewise unusually clear for

such a seemingly heavy runoff.

I had traveled to Elizabethtown with the intention of visiting a the local streams, and casting a few flies, but it was painfully obvious that although the will was strong, the way was impossible. Fishing in such conditions is fruitless, as it’s nearly impossible to keep a fly on the water long enough for a fish to see it.

As a result, I chose the next best option, which was to enjoy the remainder of the sunny day while enjoying the roar of a waterfall or two.

When it comes to waterfalls, Essex County is the place to go, as it has more waterfalls within itÕ s boundaries than any other county in the state. It is understandable, as the county is also home to the tallest mountains in the state, and we all know water flows downhill.

My first stop was at US Falls, a popular swimming hole on the outskirts of Elizabethtown, where the tumbling Branch is squeezed through a smooth bedrock gorge to create a series of

High Water conditions appear to turn Split Rock Falls into one large pool, rather than three separate falls.

spectacular waterfalls.

The location features the remains of several old dams that once harnessed the river’s flow to power a tannery, a mill and an electric generating station. Today, all that remains is a battered old dam, a grist stone, and numerous concrete bases that once cradled a spillway and delivered the flow to a cinderblock powerhouse.

After basking for awhile at the base of the soaring falls, and marveling at the passing rainbows that continued to show in the mist of the thunderous flow; I decided to head south in the direction of the upper sections of the Boquet River near the location of the infamous Ô Malfunction JunctionÕ , aka The Crazy Eights where Route 9 and Route 73 converge and diverge.

Located a short distance from the intersection of these two main routes is the junction of the North Fork and the South Fork of the Bouquet River which flow precipitously out of Dix Range.

There are easy to follow foot trails located along the banks of both branches, as well as a number of vehicle accessible campsites along the river banks.

The forests nearby the riverbed feature a combination of old growth white pine, cedar and hemlock which offer a sharp contrast to the surrounding hills which are covered with wide open hardwoods composed primarily of birch and aspen. The open hardwoods are a remnant of the great fires that swept through the region in the late 1800Õ s.

Although the trees are currently leafing out, the hillsides remain mostly wide open as do the riverbanks which have been scoured repeatedly in recent years as a result of historic high water events.

Short of taking a trout or two on the fly, there is likely nothing I enjoy more than simply walking along a river corridor.

Although I’ve paddled and fished most of the local waters numerous times, I always seem to stumble upon something new, unique or interesting whenever I travel the riverbanks rather than the riverbed. When IÕ m wading the rivers, I concentrate on the fish, while on the riverbanks my full attention is centered on the land.

Often itÕ s just a well worn foot trail, the last vestiges of a former roadway, the abutment of a bridge or a long lost, rusted old, road sign. It is easy to forget that our current roadways were often rerouted over the years, and many of the once popular overlooks are no longer visited. This is especially true along Route 73, where there remains ample evidence of sections of the old route.

Although vegetation has reclaimed many of the old banks, it is easy to find the former overlooks, many of which remain littered with the disagreed bottles, tires, wheels and vehicles of 19th and 20th century travelers.

In fact, the route of the former Route 9 is still paved as follows through an old forest along the right bank of the South Fork of the Boquet, which is located just off Route 73. The old bridge abutments are still in place, located about a 100 yards downriver from the current bridge over the South Fork of the Boquet on Route 73.

Having completed my investigation of the tumultuous tumbling branches of the upper Boquet, I returned to Elizabethtown after enjoying a quick visit to Split Rock Falls.

At Split Rock, the combined flow of the two forks created a snapping, snarling, thunderous flow which had reduced the popular swimming holeÕ s three distinct pools into one long, white ribbon of froth and foam.

The power of the river was palatable and hypnotic. As I stood on the bank, high above the thunderous ribbon in the stream bed below, I could feel the ground shaking underfoot.

There was a thick mist was in the air, which created thousands of miniature rainbows on shafts of sunlight that trickled through the limbs of the towering white pines.

It was a surreal scene, and the pounding of the thunderous waters pounding could be felt underfoot. There was the incessant mist on my face, and the sparkle of a million droplets in the air and on the pines. The ground vibrated underfoot, even though it was insulated with a thick carpet of pine needles. The power of the rumbling water was consuming and hypnotic. I could feel it sucking me in as I stood on a ledge high above the flow, and I knbew it was time to go.

As I readied to depart, a trio of kayakers pulled off the road and into the small parking lot. They were wearing wet suits, and hurried to retrieve their squirt boats from the roof rack, before hustling down to the river. Ò YouÕ re not going to attempt that are you?Ó , I asked them, Ò YouÕ ve got to nuts!Ó Ò WeÕ ve run it three times already, and we can probably get in another three trips before the sun goes downÓ one fellow replied. He quickly turned away and walked towards the river where his friends were already putting in. Ò I gotta go!Ó I shook my head, and walked back to my car without looking back. Although I really wanted to stay and watch the scene, I was afraid it would spark some special sense of the past in me, when I too had taken off in a kayak on the very same river. Although IÕ m much older now, and possibly a fair bit wiser; I really didnÕ t want to let that genie out of the bottle again, because it was just too much fun!

Joe Hackett is a guide and sportsman residing in Ray Brook. Contact him at brookside18@adelphia.net.

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Heritage House Working on Revitalization Plan Theater workshop returns

Principal’s list released

WESTPORT Ñ The Westport Heritage House Community and Visitor Center will once again be selling tickets to help us in our part of the Westport Revitalization Plan. WHHÕ s participation in the Westport Revitalization Plan is a further step in making the Community and Visitor Center a vibrant hub for Essex County. The WHH committee has stepped-up its efforts in restoring the historic 1877 building and providing an array of multi-purpose spaces for community events.

Tickets are on sale now for $20 each and only 300 tickets will be sold.

They can be purchased from committee members - Alan Hipps, Clay & Sue Reaser, Erwin Barber, Ike Tyler, Judy Bertsche, Lindsay Pontius, Margaret Gibbs, Fred Kapper, Meredith Johnston, Nancy Decker, or Stephanie Ames. They will also be on sale at local events.

There are ten weekly $50 cash prizes as well as a $250 grand prize and three $75 bonus drawings at the end of ten weeks. Drawings begin July 12 and end on Saturday, September 13. All names from the weekly drawings will be put back Ò into the potÓ after the weekly September 13 drawing so that everyone qualifies for the grand prize and the bonus prizes.

And be sure to join us on June 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. for our Open House when we put on a party to celebrate opening the Visitor Center for the season and thank the community for all of its efforts in making the Community and Visitor Center something to share with all our neighbors and friends.

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The PrincipalÕ s List for the Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School in quarter three includes: Sage Elizabeth Allot, Tess Katherine Andrade, Montana Rose Baker, Bridgett Lee Blood, Aiden James DeMuro, Dominic Robert DeMuro, Emma Elizabeth DeMuro, Emma Nicole Disogra, Jacob T. Egglefield, Savanah E. Graves, Hugh William Harwood, Alexandra Jakubciakova, Koby James Denton Rider, Megan Elizabeth Rushby, Coby Schaefer, Kyra Schaefer, Madison Jeannie Sussey, Tama Lynn Wescott, Lily Helena-Mae Whalen, Corinne Elizabeth White, Katie Marie Whittemore, and Jazmin Wright.

KEENE VALLEY Ñ This summer the Book & Blanket Players are mixing it up for their young actors at the Keene Central School venue. This year the week-long theatre workshop will center on ShakespeareÑ with some stage combat sessions and interpretive exercises culminating in a performance on Saturday evening. The highlight of the week will be the sessions with Tyrus Lemerande and Amy McLaughlin of Knighhorse Theatre Company.

The intensive theatre workshop week will run from July 28 through August 2 and will include some special theatrical events in the evening as well.

The planning meeting and casting day is set for Friday afternoon May 30 from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. at Keene Central School. Ages 8 to 18 are invited to come and play theatre games and learn what the Shakespeare program will involve.

The registration fee is $50 by for the whole week thanks to grants from The StewartÕ s Foundation and support from East Branch Friends of the Arts and generous individuals.

For more information and registration forms, contact Kathy Recchia at 518-946-8323 or e-mail: bookinnjay@aol. com. Kids who canÕ t make it on May 30 are welcome to call or email with questions and for the weekÕ s agenda.

Essex Farm tour set

ESSEX Ñ Mark and Kristin Kimball will lead a spring tour of their diversified farm in Essex on May 24, at 10 a.m. The tour will cover pastures, barnyards, vegetable fields, and infrastructure, including the farm’s 25kw solar array. Suggested donation is $25 adults, $5 children. Following the tour, there will be a potluck lunch and an informal afternoon walk.

The tour will take place rain or shine. Guests should wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footgear. RSVPs appreciated but not necessary at essexfarm@gmail.com. Additional details on the events page at www.kristinkimball.com.

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PLATTSBURGH — North Funktree perform at 10 p.m.

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Friday May 23

PLATTSBURGH — Doom and Friends perform at 10 p.m.

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Saturday, May 24

PLATTSBURGH — Annie in the Water perform at 10 p.m.

Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for food and drink specials.

AUSABLE CHASM — Mini-bus tour of underground railroad sites in Keeseville and Peru. North Star Underground Railroad Museum, 1131 Mace Chasm Road. 9:30 a.m. $10.

ELIZABETHTOWN — McLane and Spoelstra perform. 7 p.m. Hand House Mansion, River St. 518-962-2949.

WHALLSONBURG — Champlain Valley Film Society to screen “Nebraska.” 7:30 p.m.

WILLSBORO — Champlain Valley Irish Dance performance. Free. Champlain Valley Senior Community. 1 p.m.

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JAY — Help 2 Heal A Heart 5k Run/Walk. Jay Community Center. Registration at 7 a.m.

UPPER JAY — Staged Reading - “Becoming Dr. Ruth.”

7:30 p.m. Free admission. Upper Jay Art Center.

PLATTSBURGH — Auditions for Smokey Joe’s Cafe. Center Stage. 6 p..m. 310 Cornelia Street, Plattsburgh Plaza, Rt. 3.

SARANAC — The Bonfiglio Trio perform. Saranac Fire Hall (Volunteer Fire Dept), 3277 State Route 3. 518-293-7613. 7:3010:30 p.m. $22-$25.

Sunday, May 25

ELIZABETHTOWN — McLane and Spoelstra perform. 3 p.m. Hand House Mansion, River St. 518-962-2949.

AUSABLE CHASM — Mini-bus tour of underground railroad sites in Keeseville and Peru. North Star Underground Railroad Museum, 1131 Mace Chasm Road. 9:30 a.m. $10.

SARANAC — The Bonfiglio Trio perform. Saranac United Methodist Church. 518-293-7613. 3- 5 p.m. $12-$15.

Monday, May 26

PERU — Memorial Day services. 11 a.m. Peru Memorial VFW Post 309, 710 Pleasant Avenue.

Tuesday, May 27

LAKE PLACID — Wild Adriatic perform. Smoke Signals.

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Wednesday, May 28 PLATTSBURGH — Open mike at 10 p.m. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for food and drink specials.

Wednesday, May 29 WESTPORT — Fifth in a semi-regular healthy meal planning workshop at the Cornell Cooperative Extension. Space is limited, call 962-4810 for reservations: 3 p.m.

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PLATTSBURGH — Universal Transit perform at 10 p.m.

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ESSEX — Board of trustees meeting. Essex Theatre Company. 10 a.m. to noon. All welcome.

Essex County Historical Society appoints director

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ Ticonderoga resident Diane OÕ Connor has joined the Essex County Historical Society as a director. She replaces Margaret Gibbs, who led the organization for more than 14 years and recently joined Lakes to Locks Passage as Heritage Program Director.

O’Connor brings to her new position more than 20 years of experience in non-profit management for diverse organizations, including the National Genealogical Society, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Association for the Preservation of Civil War Sites (nor the Civil War Preservation Trust). Most recently, she worked at Fort Ticonderoga.

“Diane’s lifelong interest in history and her skills in non-profit management are an admirable combination for the historical society,Ó said Board of Trustees President Carol BlakesleeCollin. Ò Margaret was instrumental in building ECHS into a well-respected organization.

Diane is poised to help us get to the next level of success in programming and fundraising.Ó

TFCU to participate in Biggest Loser challenge

PLATTSBURGH Ñ Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union (TFCU) announced May 15 the formation of Ô Team TFCUÕ who will participate in The Biggest Loser Event Challenge in Plattsburgh, NY on Sunday, June 1. Team TFCU members participating in the 5K and Half Marathon Run are asking for sponsorships to raise money for three area food pantries. The Credit Union will match up to $1000 in donations received by May 31 to be shared among the food pantries.

To sponsor Team TFCU and help support three area food pantries, please make donations at any TFCU branch during regular business hours or online at www.tfcunow.com or on the Credit UnionÕ s Facebook page; www.facebook.com/TiconderogaFCU.

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Vacancies and Anticipated Vacancy The Westport Central School District announces: a vacancy for a K-12 Principal/CSE Chairperson with an anticipated start date of July 15, 2014. Submit a letter of intent, resume, employment application, current certification(s) and (3) letters of reference to Dr. John Gallagher, Superintendent Westport Central School 25 Sisco Street Westport, NY 12993. Deadline for submission is May 30, 2014. a vacancy for a full-time Teacher Assistant beginning Fall 2014 an anticipated vacancy for a Technology Teacher beginning Fall 2014.

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