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Westport’s Dan Linder returns for a performance.

Moriah Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility workers carried the Special Olympics Torch to Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School in Elizabethtown May 30. This is the 28th year that local law enforcement have carried the torch through the region, which leads up to the Special Olympics Opening Ceremony June 6 at the Summer State Games.

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Champlain Valley Senior Community turns one

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WILLSBORO Ñ ItÕ s been a year since a Lake Placid-based entrepreneur with a dream in his pocket cut the ribbon and offi cially transformed a shuttered schoolhouse into a place of silver renewal. Ò WeÕ re breaking the mold in senior housing,Ó said Eli Schwartzberg, the Oxford grad behind the Champlain Valley Senior Community. Ò This is proof that aging can be paired with dignity.Ó On the banks of the bubbling Boquet River on a recent afternoon, the neoclassical building that served three generations of area schoolchildren was alive with residents shuffl ing the hallways as sunny jazz tinkled in the background.

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Staff and residents gather for a group photograph at the Champlain Valley Senior Community in downtown Willsboro. The assisted living and memory care center will celebrate its first birthday on Thursday, June 12 with a full slate of events, including workshops and seminars, live music and entertainment, drinks and BBQ. For the full schedule, which also includes a historical tour and open house on Tuesday, June 10 and Wednesday, June 11, visit champlainassistedliving.com.

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WESTPORT Ñ John Gallagher peered over his spectacles at the two groups on either side of the table.

To his left, the Westport School Board. On the right, Elizabethtown-Lewis. Ò Back in 2008, we talked exit strategies for when I could no longer be superintendent,Ó he said, referring to his role as WestportÕ s top boss. Ò But the shared superintendent strategy conversations were never that serious.Ó They are now. So are the discussions to start sharing services between the two districts. Ò This has been like a middle school dance,Ó said ELCS Superintendent Scott Osborne. Ò There are a lot of folks on the wall who are not dancing.Ó On May 27, the two districts shuffl ed their feet and ventured out onto the dance fl oor.

It was not a merger meeting, both sides were quick to point out, but rather the fi rst in many discussions on working together to ensure mutual sustainability.

The two sides have a lot in common.

Enrollment is declining at both. ELCS has 259 students Ñ down from 402 in 2003, or 35 percent Ñ and Westport is at 238, down from 262.

In the past 14 years, public school enrollment in the Adirondack Park has declined by about 25 percent and has been declining about 2.5 percent annually for the last fi ve years.

Both are suffering from the Gap Elimination Adjustment, the state-implemented device that has slashed education aid

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Patty Bashaw, director of Essex’s Office for the Aging and an Emergency Medical Services Coordinator, spoke on the signs and symptoms of elder abuse.

“Everyone found it really beneficial,” she said. “I was really excited, particularly with the turnout. These folks are gate keepers who are in the home and see these cases. And I think sometimes they come away frustrated, not knowing who they can turn to.Ó Bashaw said that she learned something despite being one of the presenters. Ò I got a better understanding of how animal cruelty is a red flag for other issues in the home and how what we see and document can help the [District Attorney] prosecute cases,Ó she said.

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Abuse training held in Lewis for first responders jon@denpubs.com

LEWIS — A comprehensive speed training for first responders on the correlation between domestic violence, elder abuse, child abuse and animal abuse was held on May 28 at the Public Safety Building in Lewis.

Forty-one first responders, including EMS, police and fire department members, attended alongside community agencies like Essex County ChildrenÕ s Services, the North Country Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Westport Mental Health Association.

Other presenters included Heather Haskins, program director for the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, and Linda Jackson, supervisor of Essex County Child Protective Services.

Haskins discussed the intersection of animal cruelty and domestic violence. Ò Often when there is violence in the home, the abuser will target more than one victim,Ó she said. Ò Domestic violence is a pattern of power and control. ThatÕ s at the root. And generally animals are vulnerable beings.Ó Haskins, who gave signs of animal abuse for first responders to look for, thought the presentation went well. Ò People asked for follow-ups and more information,Ó she said. Ò I referred a few of them to coworkers here who do specific training.”

Jackson discussed the effects of domestic violence, and her organizationÕ s standards, among other things. Ò There were some questions on why we do things the way we do, particularly in regard to not removing children from home when we do receive reports of abuse and neglect,Ó Jackson said, explaining that they were only allowed to extricate children when the organization could prove they were in immediate danger of serious harm.

She believed the training was important. Ò I think abuse, neglect and particularly domestic violence are rampant in our society now and the effects of that are long lasting.Ó

Acupuncturist to needle audience KEENE VALLEY Ñ Dr. Karen Kan, bestselling author of Ò Guide to Healing Chronic Pain,Ó will be at the Keene Valley Library from 1-3 p.m. on Friday, June 13 to answer questions about holistic health and acupuncture. Dr. Kan will be doing demonstrations on brain balancing, stress management tools, pain relief and can answer your questions about acupuncture, toxins, EMF radiation and more. For more information, call the library at 5764335 or email them at kvla.library@gmail.com.

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Going door to door with candidate Matt Doheny

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com LAKE PLACID Ñ The ding-ding-ding of the seat belt chime never flicked off because Matt Doheny, a Republican candidate for Congress, was never in the car long enough for it to click back on.

The routine went like this: Armed with a list of registered Republican voters, a GPS unit and a full tank of gas, DohenyÕ s wheelman would zero in on a name and address. The car would roll to a stop and the candidate would leap out, hoping to win hearts and minds one knock at a time.

It was 84 degrees on Monday, June 2, the hottest day of the year so far, and the black flies were out.

But Doheny, a 43-year-old investment banker from Watertown, was in his prime. ÒT his how itÕ s done,Ó he said. ÒN ow letÕ s go knock on some doors.Ó The car rolled to a stop. Doheny jumped out and a reporter followed. ÒI Õ m Matt Doheny and IÕ m running for Congress,Ó he told the young woman who answered the door. ÒI Õ m right here on your doorstep if you have any questions.Ó She smiled, took the campaign literature and apologized: “I’m just the caretaker,” she shrugged.

“That’s fine,” said Doheny. “Have a great day.”

There are 170,000 registered Republicans spread throughout 194 towns and villages in New YorkÕ s 21st Congressional District and Doheny estimates that he was knocked on 1,000 doors so far in about 40 of them. ÒI n a district this size, sometimes we have to use this car,Ó he said, almost as an apology. ÒT his is when campaigning in more walkable villages becomes more preferable.Ó A bicyclist pedaled by. ÒT he creation of a bike trail was something that was discussed at the Adirondack Associations of Towns and Villages this morning,Ó said Doheny, referring to the meeting he attended earlier that morning of local officials from around the North Country. “It could be modeled after Yellowstone and would be a great way to get people here, a circuit from Saranac Lake to Star Lake, Long Lake, Old Forge and then back around again.Ó The car slowed. ÒWh at are we looking at?Ó Doheny asked the driver, who was scanning the list of voters.

It stopped and Doheny got out, approached a house, paused, knocked and waited for a reply. ÒB eautiful landscaping,Ó h e commented.

The door opened. ÒT his is beautiful landscaping,Ó he repeated before introducing himself.

The woman brightened, confirmed she was a Republican, and the two fell into a discussion of shared acquaintances before shaking hands and parting ways.

Matt Doheny shares a laugh with Lake Placid resident Gary Hodson on Monday, June 2.

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“People just want common sense,” Doheny said. “That was fairly typical of what happens on the trail Ñ people are impressed when you knock on their door and you just talk about what’s important to them and the issues.Ó ÒWh at are we looking at?Ó An address was given and Doheny, who was dressed in a blue checkered shirt and cowboy boots, leapt out. ÒWh ereÕ s Number 15?Ó he asked, studying the multi-unit apartment complex.

A reporter motioned upwards and Doheny climbed a set of rickety wooden steps.

He knocked, a door opened and a man peered out. ÒI Õ m Matt Doheny and IÕ m running for Congress,Ó he told the man. ÒI Õ m right here on your doorstep if you have any questions.Ó ÒI Õ ve been a registered Republican for a lot of years,Ó said the man. ÒT hatÕ s great!Ó s aid Doheny. ÒC an I count on your vote?Ó The man nodded and retreated back into the darkness. ÒY ouÕ re a young guy,Ó Doheny said to a reporter. ÒT he key to attracting and keeping smart people like you here is jobs. We have great local talent and terrific people who want to live here in the North Country.Ó Doheny said the region needs to create opportunity sets and capitalize from their comparative advantages, which in the case of Lake Placid, would be tourism and athletics training.

ORDA is one of the most important drivers of economic development in the region, he said. But it has been ignored by the federal government since 2006.

From 1997-2003, according to a written statement provided by his campaign, ORDA received approximately $12 million in federal capital grants.

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A 2006 study prepared by SUNY PlattsburghÕ s Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management Program indicates ORDA contributes over $320 million in economic impact to the region and thousands of direct and indirect jobs.

“These jobs have an interest for a lot of people,” he said. “Now letÕ s get them here.Ó Back on the road, the vehicle downshifted and entered a thin road bursting with untamed summer foliage. ÒL ake Placid is a lot bigger than many people realize,Ó said the candidate.

The car stopped in front of a modest wooden house carved into the hillside.

Doheny knocked and a man answered the door. ÒI Õ m Matt Doheny and IÕ m running for Congress,Ó h e said. ÒW eÕ ve seen you on the news,Ó said the man, whose name was Gary Hodgson, aged 70. ÒI tÕ s amazing what little people know about whatÕ s going on in the world.Ó Hodgson began discussing the Council of Foreign Relations, the non-partisan think tank that specializes in foreign policy, and what he perceives as a mission drift.

“Inflation is such a problem,” he said. “This is just simple economics.Ó ÒI f elected, IÕ d like to oversee an audit on the federal reserve,Ó said Doheny.

“Thank you!” cried Hodgson. “You can’t just print more money and then tax people more. You don’t need to be a wizard to figure that out.Ó The two fell into a deep conversation: ÒT his is called the debasement of currency,Ó ex plained Doheny.

The man nodded. ÒN ineteen-thirteen was a bad year for America,Ó said Hodgson. ÒT hat was when the Federal Reserve was created and when the Federal Income Tax was passed through.Ó The two talked economic policy for several minutes. The man had strong libertarian principles and frequently referred to the gold standard.

Doheny listened intently.

“Something just needs to be done to get this country back on track,Ó h e concluded.

“The federal government is just continuing on with these inflationary policies,Ó s aid Doheny.

The two fell into a silence. ÒC an I count on your vote?Ó as ked Doheny ÒY ou got it!Ó h e said. ÒA nd IÕ ll tell my wife, too.Ó ÒI wish I could have had a chance to meet her,Ó said the candidate.

The two shook hands and Hodgson went back inside.

Doheny climbed back into the vehicle, which was purring in the driveway.

He turned around in his seat and looked at a reporter: ÒT his is how weÕ re going to win.Ó The seat belt chime was dinging. But it didnÕ t matter Ñ more doors were waiting. And the primary is only three weeks away.

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

ou can tell that summer has begun. ItÕ s time to shop the Elizabethtown Farmers Market every Friday morning from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. through October. The market is located under the pavilion behind the Adirondack History Center Museum. Over 17 vendors are there regularly with delicious goodies, vegetables, beverages, plants and much more for sale.

Something new this year is The Clay Hearth, fabulous wood-baked pizza! Shop locally for the best of the Adirondacks.

On Saturday, June 7, the Adirondack History Center Museum will host their annual Antique and Classic Car Show from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Come out, enjoy excellent food, music and raffles. A $5.00 raffle ticket gives you a chance to win $1000.00 worth of gas, along with other prizes, drawing is at 2 p.m. To enter the car show, preregistration is $10.00 or $15.00 the day of the show. The show is open to vehicles of all years.

Contact Aurora McCaffrey at 873-6466 or email the museum at echs@adkhistorycenter.org.

The museum will be open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. with free admission, so that you can view

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usy weekend for Keeseville residents.

First, Saturday June 7 is Museum Day and the Anderson Falls Heritage Museum will be open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

The Museum has an amazing collection of Keeseville history in photographs and actual artifacts and is very much worth a visit. Right now, visitors can enjoy the special Emmitt Pine display and a very cute growing collection of historical toys.

I will be on hand Saturday afternoon as I always have a great time visiting the museum.

Secondly, Saturday is National Trails Day and you can bet Champlain Area Trails will be very active with two hikes and a Celebrate Champlain Area Trails Event.

They are hosting two hikes and their fifth celebration of making new trails in the Champlain Valley. There will be a morning hike at the Cheney Mountain Trail in Moriah and a midday hike on the Ancient Oaks Trail in Willsboro.

The Celebrate Champlain Area Trails event takes place from 4 Ð 7 p.m. at the Barn at Block

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he 4th of July celebration in Essex is less than a month away and the Essex Fire Department is having a raffle to cover the cost of the fireworks display.

Call Norma Goff at 963-4083 or email her at nwg13@willex.com for more information or to buy raffle tickets, which are only $5 each. You can also get tickets from any member of the fire department. The fireworks show will cost $5,500 this year. If raffles aren’t your thing, just write a check with a notation that it’s for fireworks and send it to the fire department.

There will be a Gathering of Women at the Essex Community Church on Wednesday, June 11. This event features a salad lunch and panel discussion, and starts at 12:15 p.m. Donations will be accepted. Call Peggy Hunn at 963-4445 for more information.

On Thursday, June 12, the ferry will switch to its summer schedule, with two boats running each hour between 9 a.m and 7:30 p.m. Summer visitors are already starting to appear, and soon the roads and lanes of Essex will be filled with out-of-towners.

I try to be patient with their driving styles, since weÕ ve all been tourists in unfamiliar places before: There are the bumbling, slow moving, semilost visitors as well as impatient city folks racing to the ferry, tailgating all the way through town. There will also be more bicyclists and walkers on the roads, as well as daydreaming bird watchers, amateur photographers and those simply awe-struck by the natural beauty hereabouts we generally take for granted.

this yearÕ s new exhibits including the ÒA rto Monaco: The Land of MakeBelieveÒ exhibit and ÒH iking and Recreation ArtifactsÓ presented by the Adirondack 46ers. This event is a fundraiser for the museum so that they may continue to present interesting and valuable exhibits for us to enjoy each year.

Just to let you know, the Elizabethtown Thrift Shop is open on Saturdays throughout the summer from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. All other days the hours have not changed. Thanks to all who took the time to make last Saturday a fantastic collection day, look for all the new stock coming soon!

On a different note: Shame on whomever is dumping construction material at the Elizabethtown brush dump. It only takes one bad apple to spoil it for the rest of the town. Unfortunately, this could give the DEC a reason to close the dump as they did in Keene and Westport. The regulations are the same as in the past: Only natural yard waste and no branches over three inches in diameter. Please adhere to the rules. ItÕ s only fair for the rest of the Elizabethtown residents who would like to have nice clean properties.

Kyle Page • kmpage1217@charter.net House Farm in Essex. Emily Boedecker, the Executive Director of Local Motion, a Vermontbased organization that shares CATSÕ mission of creating trails that link communities, connect people with nature and promote economic vitality, 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.

Cheney Mountain Trail is on Pelfershire Road, about 1.5 miles west of Rt. 22/9N. Ancient Oaks Trail and Blockhouse farm are on Rte. 22, 2.2 miles and one mile north of the Essex Ferry, respectively. 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 details, go to www.champlainareatrails.com or call 962-2287.

Visit my website at www.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 Beware when using the crosswalks in town, because you may encounter drivers who come from places like Boston where they never yield to pedestrians, and to whom stop signs are just an annoying impediment. Patience is hard to come by, but I occasionally remind myself of my very worst episode as a lost driver, when Ginny and I were trapped one night in Brooklyn on a narrow one-way street, with do not enter signs and baffling traffic lights.

Getting desperate, my only escape was to make a flagrantly illegal U-turn in the middle of an intersection. Traffic stopped for a second, my tires screeched and without so much as nicking a parked car, we made our getaway.

They were so awed by my foolishness they even forgot to blow their horns.

Women’s Luncheon upcoming ESSEX Ñ The Annual WomenÕ s Spring Luncheon will be held June 11 at 12:15 p.m. at the Essex Community Church, across from the Ferry Dock at the blinker light. A panel of women from the Essex/Willsboro Churches will share their faith stories in response to questions asked by a moderator. A salad luncheon will be provided and a free-will offering for missions will be received. All women are invited to attend this eight luncheon which began in 2007. There have been a variety of speakers over the years and a variety of interesting subjects. This popular womenÕ s gathering has drawn as many as 85 women. For questions and reservations, please call Peggy Hunn at 963-3335.

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North Country SPCA Kathy L. Wilcox • 873-5000

ItÕ s that time of year again at the North Country SPCA... kitten time! If you are looking for a bouncing bundle of fur to add to your family, now is the purr-fect time to stop by the shelter and see our lively little feline friends in action.

We have kittens in all kinds of different colors and personalities who are eager to find their forever home. Of course, if you are seeking a mature cat (and like your home with a little peace and quiet), we have plenty of adult cats who are hoping to spend their summer basking in a sunny window of a home they can call their own.

If a canine companion is more your speed, you wonÕ t want to miss out on meeting King, a Doberman Pinscher who showed up at our shelter as a stray, and we canÕ t believe no one has claimed him. Although he canÕ t tell us for sure, this big, sweet, goofy boy appears to be a purebred Dobie, with gorgeous markings and a sleek, muscled body. This handsome pooch seems to like other dogs and is learning leash manners with the help of our shelter staff. He is very neat in his kennel and loves to meet new people. We believe that King is under three years old and has many years of love and entertainment to offer the right family.

If you are looking for a larger dog who has brains and beauty, you will definitely want to

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he Westport Heritage House Visitors Center is getting ready for its sixth summer of welcoming the world to our little town. If youÕ d like to volunteer a few hours of your time as an ambassador, they ask that you attend one of two brief training sessions at the Heritage House.

The first will be held on Tuesday, June 10 from 7 to 8 p.m. and the second on Saturday, June 21 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Email Meredith Johnston at johnst@westelcom.com or call Meredith at 962-4590, Judy Bertsche at 962-8670, or Betty Band at 962-8917.

Delicious strawberry shortcake, ice cream, and an irresistible Lawn SaleÑ donÕ t miss the Wadhams Strawberry Festival at the United Church of Christ in Wadhams on Sunday, June 15 (FatherÕ s Day), from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Church will sponsor a drawing with a chance to win items handmade by local artisans, and the Wadhams Free Library will hold a book sale.

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ow, I have just returned from a great spiritual gathering for the United Methodist Church out in Syracuse. This annual gathering of representatives from all over New York is a wonderful experience for me each time I can attend.

Faith abounds.

Summer events are popping up now weekly.

ItÕ s great to see the local restaurants are now open longer. Note that Zeeks Pub is now open seven days a week. The Willsboro diner is open once again, mostly for breakfast and lunch.

Indian Bay Restaurant is once again open; JohnnyÕ s has specials each week and of course, EthelÕ s.

The 15th Annual Townwide Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, June 14. To get your location on the townwide map, you need to get your reservation in by June 11. Forms are available at the cable office, town hall or someone will be at the VisitorÕ s Center on Wednesday and Friday from 3-5 p.m.

The Women of the Essex Community Church are inviting all interested women from the area to join them for their Annual Spring Christian WomenÕ s Luncheon on Wednesday, June 11 at 12:15 p.m. This will be a salad and dessert lunch along with a panel of area women sharing some of their faith journey. A collection will be appreciated.

King meet this royal fellow for yourself!

You can see our many adoptable animals through our Petfinder link, which can be found on our webpage, ncscpa.org/.

Colin Wells • WestportNYNews@gmail.com And the same day, the Wadhams Volunteer Fire Company will hold their annual Boquet River Duck Derby to benefit their Community Fund.

To enter a duck, contact any Wadhams firefighter or stop by Dogwood Bread Company.

To sign up as a player or sponsor for the Westport FiremenÕ s Golf Tournament at the Country Club on June 21, call Jim Forcier at 962-4420 by June 7. And thereÕ s still time to sign your business up for the printed promotional material about to be put out by the Chamber of CommerceÑ check the chamber website westportny.com.

Both the Wadhams Free Library and Westport Library Association welcome your donation of books for their book sales.

And finally, as discussed elsewhere in this week’s paper, the fifth annual Celebrate Champlain Area Trails (CATS) Event takes place on Saturday, June 7, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Block House Farm in Essex. Happy Summer!

Janice Allen • 963-8912 • allens@willex.com The Gillilland Cemetery wishes to announce they will be holding their annual meeting on June 23 at 9 a.m. at the Willsboro Methodist Church. The public is welcome to attend if you have an interest or have questions.

I noticed the Willsboro Outdoor World shop is open to serve the needs of the fishermen. It opens early. The shop is located on the corner of the Station Road and Bay Road. You can also visit them for information on tournaments.

Our new Town Supervisor, Shaun Gillilland, is still welcoming you to visit him on Saturday mornings from 9 to 11 at the Town Hall to share your ideas or concerns.

It is noted that the School Drama Club has invited interested students that would like to be in the next production of Ò Peter PanÓ to contact the school and let them know of your interest before school is out.

Girl Scouts will properly destroy any old American Flags. Just leave them at the Paine Library. A busy summer schedule is planned at the library, so get one of their schedules.

It was sad to learn of the death of Mary Boardman this past week.

Happy Birthday to Matt and Max Longware (June 10), Sandi Craig (June 10), Lee Ann Johnpier (June 12), Bruce Patnode (June 12), Jessica McCauliffe (June 14), Judy Hoskins (June 14) and Kelsey Sloper (June 15).

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Concert to offer Chopin with a side of coleslaw

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — Piano By Nature is a group of fine arts aficionados that bills itself as a non-profit organization aiming to bring professional and thought-provoking musical performances to the North Country.

Past affairs have brought esteemed chamber music ensembles to the Hand House in Elizabethtown, their main stomping ground. Performances walk a delicate line between pinky-raised solo recitals and more progressive sets that highlight unusual instrumental combinations, like last monthÕ s accordion and piano duo that likely had the houseÕ s namesakes, a gaggle of dourlooking lawyers, jitterbugging in their graves. Ò These are not the average classical music concerts,Ó said Rose Chancler, the organizationÕ s founder. Ò WhatÕ s particularly great about this is that itÕ s a mix of traditional and classical Ñ youÕ re going from one to the next, which further enhances the idea that music is music.Ó TheyÕ re holding a fundraiser June 14.

The featured artist at the event is Daniel Linder, a Westport native who is a candidate for the M.M. in piano performance at the

University of Arizona. ThatÕ s the end of the line when it comes to music education. He studies under John Milbauer, a Steinwayplaying globetrotter. Ò ThatÕ s a big deal,Ó said Chancler, who is a doctor herself.

Linder is a private teacher at the Allegro School of Music in Tucson and has won numerous awards, like top honors in the Thaviu-Isaak Endowed Piano Scholarship Competition at Northwestern University.

Also appearing at this event, which acts as the organizationÕ s sixth season finale, are the Meter Maids, a sunny a capella group who will regale concert-goers in an outdoor performance before the main attraction. TheyÕ ll do so as guests eat BBQ prepared by Peggy Staats, an Essex-based baker. Ò Live music out here is a really important thing,Ó Chancler said. Ò I know I need it.Ó Piano by Nature will host their annual fundraiser on Saturday, June 14, 5 p.m. Space is limited, RSVP strongly suggested.

Pictured at right: Westport native Daniel Linder returns to Essex County for a special performance.

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Lake Placid Blues and Heritage Festival upcoming

By Jon Hochschartner jon@denpubs.com

LAKE PLACID Ñ The Lake Placid Blues and Heritage Festival is coming to town from June 20-22. In its inaugural year, the village will sway and rock to the sounds of more than 20 blues bands from throughout the northeast performing in 10 different local venues.

Garrick Smith, owner and operator of the Northwoods Inn, is one of the organizers of the festival. Ò One of our goals was to create a community event that would expand summer by one week,Ó Smith said, noting the season didnÕ t traditionally kick off until the arrival of the regionÕ s horse shows.

About two years ago, he developed a blues club called Delta Blue, formerly the Northern Exposure restaurant. Ò WeÕ ve amassed a bullpen of extraordinary blues talent,Ó Smith said of those who played at Delta Blue, adding over a dozen Blues Hall of Famers had performed at the club. Ò WeÕ ve

gotten to the point that weÕ re saying Ô noÕ a lot more often than weÕ re saying Ô yesÕ to people who ask to perform.Ó Local entertainment includes bands like Spring Street, Lucid, The Harbingers, the Back Porch Society, Sven Curth and friends, Big Slyde and Fade to Blues.

Regional and national acts include The Roxy Perry Blues Band, George Boone, Rhett Tyler and Early Warning, George Kilby Jr. with special guest Barbecue Bob, Murali Coryell and Jerry Dugger. Ò WeÕ ve played at Delta Blue a couple of times,Ó John Doan, who performs with Big Slyde, said. Ò IÕ ve been playing there over the years, and they just called and asked if we were available.”

Doan credits Delta Blue with creating a local blues scene. Ò They put the investment into making music a regular part of what they do, which is great,Ó Doan said, adding that he is looking forward to seeing Kilby, who he has played with, perform at

the festival. Ò IÕ ve always viewed blues as the root of all music genres,Ó Smith said. Ò It has been something that has been in my life right

on through.Ó He said the current audience for the festival is very regional. In the event’s first year, he and other organizers originally hoped to sell between 30 and 300 tickets. However, it may be closer to 30.

“Our year one goal is to create a party atmosphere and fill the 10 venues we have participating,Ó he said.

The price for a three-day festival pass is $35. Single-day passes are $28, and individual event passes are $10. They can be purchased at www.lpbluesfest.com online, by phone or in person at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 518-523-2512.

Smith said the event was unlike those Lake Placid has seen before. Ò This festival in this town is very unique. ItÕ s really designed as an economic boost.Ó

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Resource officers: A price the Why would anyone want these jobs? county and schools can’t afford

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ssex County Sheriff Richard Cutting is making the push yet again to re-visit the notion of deputies patrolling the halls of area schools with the designation ‘resource officer.’

Following a slew of tragic incidents of school violence Ñ from Sandy Hook to Alton, IL Ñ many districts and municipalities have been quick to make the emotional decision to place full-time law enforcement personnel in the hallways of their buildings.

While Essex County schools have been fortunate thus far, we are not blind enough to think that a tragedy is impossible in our own backyard. However, is a $72,000 county or district-funded price tag the answer to maintaining a safe educational environments for our youth?

In our opinion, the answer is no.

The Essex County Board of Supervisors Ways and Means Committee voted 1458 to 1463 in a weighted vote this week to allow Sheriff Cutting to apply for a Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant that would pay up to 75 percent of the salary and benefits for four new resource officers for area schools.

The remaining 25 percent of the funding would ultimately be the responsibility of the county.

At a time when the county board has struggled to put a lid on spending, how can an unallocated $72,000 be a feasible request?

In our opinion, it simply is not.

And, what happens to the four new deputies once the COPS grant funding dries up, as it inevitably will? Will the entire cost of the four deputies then have to be born by county taxpayers?

We canÕ t see county lawmakers laying anyone off.

From 1999 to 2003, resource officers patrolled the halls of schools in Ticonderoga, Moriah, Keene, Crown Point, Schroon Lake, Minerva, Newcomb, Westport and Willsboro. CuttingÕ s request comes with scant statistical information from the past justifying the need for these officers.

It is our opinion that if resource officers are seen as a must-have by the school districts, it should be a district-by-district decision and it should be paid for from their own monetary resources.

With district budgets barely passing in some places it seems like a reach, a far reach.

The argument can be made that with a 13-deputy department, there is no reason deputies or even State Troopers canÕ t make stops into these districts as part of their regular routine and work day, without the need for more officers, more hours and more funding.

The schools in our communities have maintained a manageable level of safety in coordinating with local law enforcement about safe practices. In Ticonderoga, a multi-unit drill was conducted earlier in the year to educate law enforcement, first responders, teachers and students alike to respond to internal and external threats.

Efforts like those listed above would be beneficial to all districts throughout the county, but asking schools or taxpayers to pick up a sizable tab is not.

Student and child safety is always at the forefront of conversation when tragedies like the one in Sandy Hook occur but we can not simply continue to write checks that we have a hard time cashing. While a sum of this amount may seem like a small price to pay to deter possible criminal acts, the story will be exceedingly different in the years to come when budgetary constraints become increasingly more dire.

Schools have already implemented a number of safety precautions, including zero tolerance policies, locking doors and taking any and all threats in a more serious manner. The coordination with local law enforcement already serves as a deterrent to crime Ñ a full-time, taxpayer funded bouncer is simply not a safety net we can afford. Ñ Denton Publications Editorial Board

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s much as we all many other lists, stealthy projects complain about or transparent orders are being them, I have to undertaken by our government, wonder why in the world anyon our behalf in the name of govone would want a high profile erning. I fear we will never know government job. until itÕ s too late.

Oh sure, there are a lot of Who among us can question perks; the payÕ s not bad, benanything undertaken by the govnies are great but so are the ernment these days? The media headaches, especially when has turned a blind eye and if they Dan Alexander things go bad. do speak out they are minimized Thoughts from With last weekÕ s resignation and ostracized, accused of havBehind the Pressline of press secretary Jay Carney ing an evil agenda or called unand Veterans Administration American or worst of all a racist. secretary Eric Shinseki, we really have no idea A term that we find used more frequently what goes on behind the scenes. Are these just these days to quiet dissention. Another meththe fall guys who get the blame for things beod used to distract and confuse if the issue yond their control and are told when to fall does raise the mediaÕ s attention is to acknowlon their swords or do they just reach a point edge the problem, condemn its practice, claim where they just can’t take it anymore and just that you were unaware, and promise to get plain quit? to the root of the problem. Then once the meIÕ m not sure we really ever get the real dia and the public have moved on to another behind-the-scenes story of what the conversapoint of interest, the outrage blows over but tions were and just how the spin was presentlittle is resolved. ed for public consumption. Remember, these ItÕ s really sad to be so cynical in this era of high level Washington professionals have takinformation and enlightenment. The process en political and media spin to an all new level. of governing and legal interpretation has creThey are so skilled at spinning, my guess is ated an environment of mistrust and misuse they can spin basketballs on all 10 toes, 10 finof power and authority to the point that we gers and one on the top of their head simuljust don’t know who we can trust or who to taneously. These folks are that good when it believe. When in doubt you no longer listen comes to spinning. to the spin and the only recourse is to demand At times you just have to wonder what accountability or be silent and give up, like so their definition of T-R-A-N-S-P-A-R-E-N-C-Y many of our veterans who gave up complainreally is. To us it means things like Ò in clear ing and died silently. viewÓ and Ò easily understood.Ó To our govGovernment shouldnÕ t be this way, but ernment elected officials and political operapower and money can change even the best tives I fear it means Ò whatever sounds believof us, which is why they shouldnÕ t be given ableÓ and Ò if they canÕ t see it, itÕ s because it is so much money or power. Citizen legislators too transparent.Ó In other words, they have and even civil servants should have roots in become so good at stealth and transparency it the private sector and return there when their has become invisible to the American public. service is completed. These services should What we canÕ t see, know or understand be regulated with limits Ð the same types of we canÕ t address, and if it canÕ t be seen or adlimits our government places on private endressed then everyone in government gets to terprise when they fear itÕ s getting too big and be left alone to get back to business as usual. monopolistic. Government understands reguMuch like our forgotten veterans left on an inlatory controls. I wonder how they would feel visible waiting list that didnÕ t exist. The vets if they were regulated? couldnÕ t complain about a list they werenÕ t on Dan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton Publibecause the list didnÕ t exist. Who knows how cations. He may be reached at dan@denpubs.com.

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40 Days for Life To the Valley News: As Campaign Director and Outreach Coordinator for 40 Days for Life: Plattsburgh, we would like to thank the prayer volunteers who have prayed for the end of abortion during the Spring 40 Days for Life Campaign located at Planned Parenthood of the North Country, NY. Your prayerful presence makes a difference! Many women reject abortion because of the sidewalk counselors who provide information about positive options. After talking with the counselors, many women no longer feel afraid or pressured to abort.

We believe the prayers of everyone united help give these woman the courage they need to say yes to life. Just this spring, 728 babies have been spared from abortion and their mothers spared from a lifetime of regret and loss.

Women in crisis pregnancies have a right to bring their child into the world by accessing life saving resources in our area: Plattsburgh Pregnancy Center, Birthright, Gabriel Project, Catholic Charities and Care Net. Abortion after care programs are also available in the area: Project Rachel, Rachel’s Vineyard and Silent No More Awareness. There is help available, you are not alone.

We look forward to leading the Fall 40 Days for Life Campaign. Please check back for more information: 40daysforlife. com/plattsburgh Nancy Belzile, Willsboro Nancy Monette, Plattsburgh

Nonprofits play a large role To the Valley News: The Adirondack region’s nonprofi t organizations deliver services that help make this region the vibrant place that it is, and they play a critical role in supporting a healthy, diverse economy.

For most of our history, Adirondack Foundation has been holding seminars to help our nonprofi ts strengthen leadership, seize opportunities, and overcome the many challenges they

face. On May 9, Adirondack Foundation and the Essex Community Fund teamed up to host a seminar, “Nonprofi t Marketing on a Tight Budget & Building a Board That Works,Ó at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall.

Led by Andy Robinson, a nationally-recognized nonprofi t trainer, the seminarÕ s 40-plus participants received valuable marketing advice and learned how to build a more productive and engaged board. Adirondack Foundation thanks the nonprofi t organizations that attended the seminar—your participation reinforces our belief that nonprofi ts across the region benefi t from this type of capacity building.

Special thanks go to our co-host, the Essex Community Fund; our friends at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall, who provided a perfect setting; and Susan Smith of Flying Pancakes Catering.

We also thank the volunteer board members who participated—you help give our nonprofi ts structure, identify and momentum, and your contribution is, in many ways, priceless.

For more information about nonprofi t and community services at Adirondack Foundation, please visit www.generousact.org.

Cali Brooks, Executive Director, Adirondack Foundation

Clarity needed To the Valley News:

Clarity is needed regarding ElizabethtownÕ s sidewalk situation. That and truth.

A town Ò balance sheetÒ is simply a monthly snapshot of a particular fund, such as the General Fund or Highway Fund.

The Sidewalk District balance sheet is comprised of assets, liabilities, and equity, which is cash, debt, and fund balance.

Ex-Supervisor Bartley said the Sidewalk balance sheet showed $47,000 in early 2014 and declared it suffi cient for projects. However, the current years maintenance costs must be paid from this fund. ThatÕ s plowing, sanding, salt, fuel, employees (pay & taxes ), perhaps equipment, and any unforeseen expense. It’s diffi cult to know how much will be needed, or how much will be left.

Bartley stated the highway dept. was too busy during 20122013 to do sidewalk replacement, but they donÕ t do that type of work. ItÕ s contracted out to private companies via a bidding process and itÔ s the responsibility of the Supervisor and the Board, not the highway dept.

Bartley states that the Sidewalk tax for 2013 was $19,980, but the tax warrant shows it was $20,850. The $19,980 is the appropriation ( budget amount ) for 2014.

She then reduced the 2014 tax to $2,980, to pay for a $19,980 appropriation. Bartley claims the town board decided this, but I donÕ t recall any such discussion.

Sidewalk replacement is expensive and borrowing for it will make it more expensive, so the taxpayer cost is now higher. Reducing the Sidewalk tax by 86 percent and therefore depleting fund balance by $17,870 was a mistake. A mistake the new board must now deal with.

Unfortunately thereÕ s worse. For example, the illegal swap of a town road, which became BartleyÕ s private driveway, on Dec. 27, 2013, in a 9:30 AM meeting. It violated NYS Confl ict of Interest Law. Ken Fenimore, Elizabethtown

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News Briefs Masons seek blood

Duck derby slated

LAKE PLACID Ñ Lake Placid Masonic Lodge #834, in conjunction with the CVPH North Country Regional Blood Center, will be conducting a blood drive on Thursday, June 12 from 3:006:00 p.m at the Lodge at 219 Station Street.

Blood donations are an easy and affordable way to contribute to the relief of the sick, the injured, and those affected by natural disasters.

You may donate if you are generally healthy, not currently sick, have a cold sore or other viral infections, and weigh at least 110 pounds and are over 18 years of age. Drink plenty of liquids and eat a hearty meal at least four hours before donating. Also drink lots of water or liquids immediately afterwards.

WADHAMS Ñ Wadhams Volunteer Fire Company will host the 4th annual Boquet River Duck Derby on Sunday June 15th.

The race starts at 3:00 at the bridge in Wadhams. 500 ducks will race down the river, competing for three cash prizes of $250, $100 and $50. Additional prizes, donated by local artists, craftspeople and businesses will be awarded by drawing, after the completion of the race.

Ducks are $5.00 per entry and can be purchased from any Wadhams Fire Company member, at Dogwood Bread Company or at the Wadhams Strawberry Festival on the day of the event.

All profi ts from the Duck Derby benefi t the fi re company’s Community Fund, which is used to make donations to families in need after a fi re or other emergency, for medical travel, and other community projects.

ELCS readies for Board of Ed. meeting ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the conference room. ItÕ s anticipated the Board will convene in executive session at 6:00 p.m. to discuss negotiations, gather advice of counsel and discuss employment history of particular employees.

The Board will reconvene in public session at 6:00 p.m. to recognize outgoing board members, adopt district policies pertaining to students, programs for students, smoking and other tobacco use on school premises and consider various personnel appointments.

They will also deliver their spring report on student leadership, public service and accomplishments and receive the report on the opinion survey for the veteranÕ s exemption.

The public is welcomed and encouraged to attend. Agenda materials and public packet will be available on www.elcsd.org the day of the meeting.

Adirondack Museum to rev engines ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ Collectors and enthusiasts will be on hand displaying an assortment of muscle cars, vintage roadsters, hot rods and other pre-1970 vehicles at this at this annual ode

to automobiles. DaCy Meadow Farm of Westport will be on site offering locally sourced, farm-fresh barbecue and ice cream. Beer and wine will also be available. In addition, the museum is hosting a fund-raising raffl e featuring a $1,000 gasoline card for the winner, who need not be present to win. Tickets may be purchased prior to the 2 p.m. drawing either by visiting the museum or on site the day of the event.

Additional information and registration for those wishing to exhibit cars, may be obtained by calling the museum at 518-8736466.

The museum, which is under new leadership, has also launched the season with a new exhibit, Ò Greetings from the Adirondacks,Ó a look at mid-20th century tourism and recreation.

Open daily.

Westport Board of Ed meeting slated WESTPORT Ñ The Westport Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on June 12 at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Agenda items will include appointments, policy review, letter of resignation, and any other business that may come before the board. All board of education meetings are open to the public.

Walk for mental health scheduled LAKE PLACID Ñ Local members of the Capital Region of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention invite you to the Ò North Country Walk Kick OffÓ on Friday, June 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lake Placid Beach House (upstairs) on Parkside Ave. This event is open to anyone who would like more information on the North Country Out of the Darkness walk which will be held on Sunday, October 5, 2014.

Attendees are also encouraged to come learn about AFSP and what programs are available for their communities. Event includes food, drinks, music, door prizes and giveaways.

RSVP is appreciated. Phone or text 518-791-1544 or send an email to capitalregionny@afsp.org with Ò Lake Placid Kick OffÓ as the subject heading.

Garden Club luncheon set

WESTPORT Ñ The Elizabethtown-Westport Garden Club would like you to join them for their 27th Annual Luncheon -Fashion Show on Thursday, June 19, at the Westport Hotel and Tavern. This yearÕ s theme is titled Ò Rainbow of FashionÓ , please come at 11:30 a.m. for our social time, followed by a delicious lunch at 12 noon. Bessboro Shop of Westport will be providing beautiful ladies showing the latest fabulous summer wear. Tickets are $22 each, Reservations are required, call 962-8348, or tickets can be purchased at the Bessboro Shop. Many lovely gifts will be raffl ed, along with door prizes and centerpieces.

The Elizabethtown Girl Scouts are holding a fashion show on June 6 at 6 p.m. at the school auditorium. Baskets to raffle off, a bake sale and drinks will be available.

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Five takeaways from the GOP debate for NY21

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com ALBANY Ñ With the Republican primary on June 24 just three weeks away, the two GOP candidates, Matt Doheny and Elise Stefanik, met in the state capital for their fi rst televised debate.

HereÕ s what you need to know about whatÕ s shaping up to be one of the countryÕ s most vital races.

RESIDENCY IS STILL AN ISSUE The candidates sparred right after the opening bell on an issue that has become central to the campaign: North Country roots.

Doheny, 43, an investment banker who was raised in Alexandria Bay and lives in Watertown, jabbed Stefanik, a former White House aide who was born in Albany County and moved to her familyÕ s seasonal home in Willsboro last year to run for offi ce, in debate moderator Liz Benjamin’s opening question about understanding the needs of the largest congressional district east of the Mississippi. Ò Part of my advantage is actually growing up and living in the district, unlike my opponent,Ó said Doheny. Ò ItÕ s home, you actually know what the folks need and what the issues are. Partly from where you have worked, partly from where you have continued to live and partly from your knowledge.Ó Stefanik, 29, cited the year she has spent traveling the district listening to voters and fl oated the idea of a mobile congressional offi ce that annually would visit each of the districtÕ s 194 towns and villages. “The district offi ce comes to you to hear about your concerns fi rsthand,” she said.

On her residential status: Ò I work there today and I plan on living here and raising my family here,Ó she later said, referring to Willsboro, her adopted hometown in Essex County.

Each time the issue was brought up Ñ it surfaced in discussions on military affairs, mailings from the Doheny campaign and the outside money that is pouring into the race Ñ

Congressional candidates Matt Doheny and Elise Stefanik met in Albany for a televised debate.

Stefanik segued into her familyÕ s small business background… and also managed to get a jab in: Ò I donÕ t hold it against you, Matt, that you were born in New Jersey,Ó she said. Ò Alright, weÕ re going to move on,Ó said Benjamin.

SMALL BUSINESS, BIG BUSINESS The GOP is all business. Both candidates have used their business backgrounds as the foundations of their candidacies and at times, the hour-long debate appeared to descend into the candidates going on autopilot with the rote repetition of stock phrases.

Stefanik, who works for her familyÕ s Guilderland Center-based company, Premium Plywood Projects, cited her small business background in her opening statement (Ò I came from a small business family, a small business that I am proud to work at todayÓ ), addressing the needs of the district (Ò We do business with hundreds of customers across the congressional districtÓ ), health care (Ò My familyÕ s small business had our coverage cancelled as a result of ObamacareÓ ), trade with Canada (Ò My family business actually does business with Canadian businesses on a weekly basis. We buy supplies and products from Canadian businesses as well as domestic productsÓ ), economic growth (Ò We understand how to make businesses grow and

how to provide jobs in this district”), overhauling the nationÕ s tax system (Ò With my familyÕ s background, operating a small business that works with hundreds of businesses across the district, I understand that the tax burden is too highÓ ) and the minimum wage (Ò We do business on a week-to-week day-to-day basis with small businessesÓ ).

It remains unclear how this small business experience, which critics have called into question as a result of the time she has spent working in Washington Ñ including a stint as 2012 GOP Vice Presidential candidate Paul RyanÕ s debate coach Ñ will translate into more than just talking points.

Doheny, a former Wall Street investment banker who now runs the Watertown-based fi rm North Country Capital, stressed his experience as why he is qualifi ed to represent the district and he, too, repeatedly revisited the issue: Ò This race is all about experience,Ó he said in his opening statement. Ò The experience of being a businessman, of saving tens of thousands of jobs.”

It was revisited in a discussion on constituent outreach (Ò IÕ m a self-made businessman, I understand that customer service is paramountÓ ), the growing scandal surrounding Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki (Ò What we need is someone who actually believes in accountability. If you don’t get the job done, you know

what, in my business, and the business IÕ m involved with, that person is not around any longerÓ ), economic growth (Ò I know the difference between a balance sheet and an income statementÓ ), government accountability (Ò I want to audit each and every department and sub-department that we actually spend money onÓ ), tax reform (Ò It takes a businessman to try to stop the out-of-control spending and bring us back into fi scal sense”) and job creation: Ò As a businessman, I know how challenging it is,Ó he said. Ò People say, Ô LetÕ s wave a magic wand and create jobs.’ It doesn’t work that way.

We need to have people that have good ideas Ñ entrepreneurs, we call them. And other folks that are willing to take the risk: get capital, start a business Ñ only when you get to a certain size and a certain need, then you bring jobs in.”

Like with Stefanik, it remains unclear how a freshman representative would harness this experience into immediate and effective policymaking for the district.

THEY DISAGREE ON MINIMUM WAGE In a GOP race that is increasingly defi ned by political chicanery and cheap shots, the issues have generally been glossed over in favor of more headline-grabbed commentary.

TuesdayÕ s debate, however, offered the clearest look yet about how the candidates differ on the issues, including minimum wage.

Stefanik is open to an increase: Ò I think the best people to determine the correct minimum wage are our small businesses,Ó said Stefanik. Ò I would be open to be having a vote on increased minimum wage, but I think itÕ s very important that our small businesses are a part of that conversation.Ó Asked by Benjamin if she would be open to asking Speaker of the House Jim Boehner to bring a “clean” minimum wage bill to the fl oor, Stefanik said she Ò would be open to that.Ó Doheny is not.

Citing the $200,000 he accrued after borrowing his way through law school, he chalked up his success to hard work and the teachings and the Ò well-founded educationÓ that his parents and schooling gave him.

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Ò I was able to go out and live my own version of the American Dream,Ó he said. Ò ThatÕ s what makes America great. No one gave me anything, no one handed anything down. I did it all on my own, two hands and my brain and thatÕ s what makes America the great place that it is. I want those people out there, especially the young people, to go out and live their own American Dream.Ó Doheny cited his belief in limited government and said states should be used as laboratories for democratic policy-making, including a possible minimum wage hike. Ò LetÕ s have states battle it out and see migration in terms of jobs and people,” he said. “I would not push the House — it’s already been taken care of in our state.Ó CLEAR DISLIKE Most politicians, despite how acrimonious races become, often don perfunctory fig leafs in public appearances and give the impression of feuding relatives that will eventually come around once the table is cleared at the end of the day.

Not with these two. There was no sign of that here, with each both drawing blood right out of the starting gate with smarmy comments, audible sighs and interruptions (Ò You mentioned the Ryan-Murray Budget Deal,” interjected Stefanik as Doheny discussed the Ryan Budget. Ò Do you support that budget deal?Ó ) and flat-out haymakers: “I find it remarkable that my opponent, who went out to Aspen, Colorado for an elite Republican donor weekend, for her to say, Ô I have no idea Ñ IÕ m shocked that Super PACs are supporting me.Õ This is what it comes down to,Ó said Doheny. Ò Who knows who these people are? IÕ m sure itÕ s part of your DC insider crowd and so thatÕ s what this race is all about.Ó And at the end of the debate when Stefanik thanked her opponent, Doheny appeared to be attempting to stifle his laughter.

THE RACE WILL GO ON Asked repeatedly by debate co-moderator Bryan Dwyer if they would actively campaign on their respective third-party lines if they lost the Republican primary on June 24 Ñ Stefanik netted the Conservative line, Doheny, the Independence Ñ both avoided giving a definite answer. Ò I will be on the ballot this November as the Conservative

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Party nominee and IÕ m the only candidate who can unite both Republicans and Conservatives to win back this seat,Ó said Stefanik. Ò As youÕ ve pointed out, this district has been lost by a split ballot Ñ thatÕ s why winning the Conservative Party nomination, and the Republican endorsement, gives me the best opportunity to ensure that Republicans take back this seat this November.Ó Ò But the question was, Ô Will you actively campaign on the 25th for that line if you were not on the Republican line?Õ asked Dwyer. Ò IÕ ll be on the Conservative Party line this November and I think it gives me a great shot to win the Republican primary,Ó said Stefanik. Ò SoÉ not answering the question?Ó asked Dwyer. Ò I will be the Conservative Party nominee and I think this is why we can unite Conservatives and Republicans and this is what my primary opponent canÕ t do,Ó said Stefanik.

Doheny said he Ò feels very comfortableÓ about where his campaign is in the process and, asked to elaborate by Dwyer, said he would Ò reevaluate and take a good hard lookÓ at continuing in the event he lost the primary. Ò I think itÕ s important for both of us to reevaluate,Ó agreed Stefanik.

Two more GOP debates are scheduled before registered Republicans head to the polls on June 24, including one in Hague on Wednesday, June 11.

Farmers’ markets open in June SARANAC LAKE Ñ June marks the opening days of the producers only farmersÕ markets in Saranac Lake and Lake Placid.

The Saranac Lake Village FarmersÕ Market, located in Riverside Park, will be open from 9am till 2pm every Saturday from June 7 through October 11. The Lake Placid FarmersÕ Market, located at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts, will be open from 9am until 1pm every Wednesday from June 25 through October 8, with CSA pickups scheduled for June 4, 11, 18, and October 14 and 22.

Local farmers will be on hand to sell fresh vegetables and fruits, beef, pork, chicken, eggs, and lamb. Maple syrup, honey and other sweet teats will be sold along with bread, fresh flowers, crafts and more. For more information about these and other farmersÕ markets sponsored by the Ausable Valley Grange, please visit http://www.ausablevalleygrangefarmersmarkets.com/

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Cruelty task force on fact finding mission

By Jon Hochschartner jon@denpubs.com

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ In the month of June, Bonnie MacLeod, chair of the Essex County Animal Cruelty Task ForceÕ s committee on legislation and training, plans to schedule individual meetings with all of the county supervisors to get their thoughts regarding animal cruelty and the challenges their townÕ s face with the issue. Ò WeÕ re looking for legislative remedies as well as training for law enforcement, town justices, dog control officers and others,” MacLeod said. “In many respects, weÕ re still dealing with outdated laws.Ó She said she wasnÕ t going into the meetings with

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any expectations of what the various areaÕ s problems might be. Ò These meetings are very open ended,Ó MacLeod said. Ò I donÕ t know what to expect.Ó MacLeod said confronting animal cruelty is an important issue. Ò This is a big problem in Essex County as it is elsewhere,Ó she said, adding public education was crucial. Ò Most often weÕ re counting on the public to report animal cruelty cases.Ó MacLeoad said she was invited to join the organization. Ò I was approached by one of the members of the original task force and asked to participate,Ó she said. Ò Animal protection has been a life-long passion for me. I thought this was an ideal opportunity to make

a difference.Ó Chaired by Lewis Supervisor David Blades and Willsboro chief Shaun Gillilland, the task forceÕ s objectives for the year are to develop, approve and adopt county policies and procedures for handling animal cruelty cases that are beyond the capability of local town animal control officers to handle.

Prior to the task force, the county didnÕ t have a set blueprint in place for dealing with animal abuse, a gap that became increasingly evident during the lengthy struggle when authorities grappled with allegations of abuse on an Essex farm before finally seizing 41 sickly horses and arresting the owners.

That case went to trial with opening arguments Monday, June 2.

on national Tours, as well as on Broadway and Off, I always secondguessed my decision to leave New York City for a job. What if Broadway calls while I’m in Des Moines? Or Spielberg? Or BOTH?! But years ago when I stepped off the Amtrak train into Westport and got my first glimpse of the Depot Theatre where I was to be performing Paul in the classic com-

edy Ò Born Yesterday,Ó I knew I had made the right decision.Ó The Depot Theatre is set to offer two musicals and one comedy this summer, including Ò My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank SinatraÓ from July 11-27, Ò Greater TunaÓ from August 1 to August 27 and Ò Pete Ô nÕ Keely from August 22 until the end of the month.

Westport’s Depot Theatre lands new director WESTPORT Ñ The Depot Theatre is pleased to welcome Jonathan Hadley as its Interim Producing Director for the 2014 season. A popular and accomplished actor and director from New York City, Jonathan has accepted the challenge with grace and enthusiasm, according to Depot volunteer Karen Lewis. Ò Recent restructuring at the Depot Theatre necessitated finding an Interim Producing Director to take the reins this summer,Ó said Lewis. Ò JonathanÕ s knowledge, his skills Ñ both with all things theatrical and with people — gave him a definite edge in the search for an interim leader. We were looking for more than someone to guide the productions, we needed a people person who loves the chance to interact with audiences, and wants the best for everyone connected to the Depot as well as all the other theatre groups in the North Country.Ó Hadley most recently appeared on Broadway as Bob Crewe in the hit musical Ò Jersey Boys,Ó a role he then played for five years on the First National US Tour, as well as in Seoul and Kuala Lumpur.

He was previously seen on Broadway as Marvin Hamlisch and Michael Bennett in Ò A Class ActÓ and Off-Broadway in Ò FinianÕ s RainbowÓ and Ò Peg OÕ My HeartÓ at New YorkÕ s acclaimed Irish Rep. When recently asked to provide some insight into his choice to come aboard at the Depot this summer, Hadley wrote the following from South Korea where he was then appearing: Ò Having spent a lot of time in regional theatres and

Essex Theatre holds capital campaign ESSEX Ñ Essex Theatre Company is conducting a capital campaign for air conditioning at the Masonic Lodge for quality temperature control during performances at the Lodge, especially during the hot summer months. The goal is installation of a system, supplied by J. HoganÕ s Refrigeration and Mechanical, in June 2015, at the Masonic Lodge. The financial goal is $15,750: $13,950 for (three) 24,000 Btu Floor or low mount heat pumps in a combination cooling and heating system; and $1,800 for electrical work necessary for the installation.

If you would like to make a donation, please indicate your category of giving: Ice Supreme ($5000 or more), Ice Palace ($1000 plus), Frost Lover ($500-$999), Cube Contributor ($250-$499), Icicle ($100-$249), Really Cool ($50-$99), Cool Cat ($25-$49), Slush Puppy (under $25), and send a check for the correct amount to Essex Theatre Company, PO Box 117, Essex, NY 12936. All contributions are tax-deductible.

Whallonsburg Grange Hall gets new staffer WHALLONSBURG — The Whallonsburg Grange Hall has hired a new office manager. Stephanie Beneng will handle rentals and other administrative tasks several days per week. Beneng lives on a goat and blueberry farm on Jersey Street with her husband, Andy, and her two sons.

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SARANAC LAKE — Painting exhibit. Adk Artists Guild. 5-7 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH — East Bound Jesus perform at 10 p.m. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for food and drink specials.

PLATTSBURGH — Big Slyde performs at 7:30 p.m. Palmer Street Coffeehouse. $10.

PLATTSBURGH — Big Slyde performs at 7:30 p.m. Palmer Street Coffeehouse. $10.

SARANAC LAKE — Art by Italo Clemente: “The Media and Moods 1930-2010.” Bluseed Studio. 5-7 p.m. Free.

Saturday, June 7

MOOERS — Twentieth annual Mooers town-wide yard sale.

Town maps avaiilable at fire station. For more Information, call 518236-7246.

PLATTSBURGH — Blind Owl Band perform at 10 p.m. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for food and drink specials.

ESSEX — Barn dance. Black Kettle Farm. 5:30 p.m. $10 per person. $30 for family of four. 963.7385.

SARANAC LAKE — Intro to Naml-On© enameling one-day workshop. Noon. $75.00 plus $56.00 for introductory Naml-On© kit.

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PORT KENT — Local art experience. Free. 5-11 p.m. Watson Square Park, Sable St.

Sunday, June 8

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dance 7:30 p.m. Northeastern Clinton County School, 103 Route 276. 518 236 6919.

NEWCOMB — Northern New York Aubudon Bird Walk. 9 a.m.

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Sunday, June 15

WILMINGTON — Wilmington Historical Society: “Hidden Messages in Local Quips and Quotes.” Refreshments provded. For more info, contact Karen Peters at 518-420-8370:. 7 p.m., Wilmington Community Center.

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Thursday, July 3

WADHAMS — Boquet River Duck Derby. $5. 3 p.m.

LAKE PLACID — Social Media & Tourism Workshop. ake Placid Beach House. 8 a.m. Free.

Wednesday, June 18

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

Thursday, June 19

PERU — Dollar Past Sunset perform. Livingoods Restaurant & Brewery. 6 p.m.

Friday, June 20

PLATTSBURGH — Funk Wagon perform at 10 p.m. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for food and drink specials.

Saturday, June 14

LAKE PLACID — Story time. 10 a.m. Bookstore Plus. 518-5232950.

PLATTSBURGH — The Edd perform at 10 p.m. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for food and drink specials.

CHAMPLAIN — The Northern Lights Square Dance club is having a ‘ Pie Night. ‘

Tuesday, July 8

WILMINGTON — “Ancient Anarctic Ice - A Window to Earth’s Past Climate” presented by Richard Brandt, ASRC Science Manager. ASRC Whiteface Mtn. Field Station. Free. 7 p.m.

WESTPORT Ñ Dale E. Mason, son of Edward Mason of Westport, New York and Kathleen Bolton of Stillwater, New York has been named to the 2014 Boston UniversityÕ s DeanÕ s List upon the completion of his Junior year of studies.

To be placed on DeanÕ s List at BU, you must have at least a 3.5 semester GPA in both semesters of the academic year. Mason is Majoring in Film and Television with a concentration in Screenwriting.

Additionally, in his junior year, he introduced, established, and is currently President of the Beta Chapter of Delta Kappa Alpha, a National, CoEducational, Professional Cinema Fraternity for Cinematic Arts Students of Character. Mason will enter his senior year at Boston University in September. During the summer, he will be the Director for the Bouquet River Theatre Festival (BRTF), in Whallonsburgh, N.Y.

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

Saturday, June 28

PLATTSBURGH — Formula 5 perform at 10 p.m. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for food and drink specials.

LAKE PLACID — Out of Darkness Walk Kick Off Event. 6:30 p.m.

Beach House. 518-791-1544.

ST. HUBERTS — Mark Robinson preaches. All Souls Episcopal Chapel. 10 a.m.

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PLATTSBURGH — Universal Transit perform at 10 p.m. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for food and drink specials.

Friday, June 27

SARANAC LAKE — The Lucky Jukebox Brigade perform. The Waterhole. 6 p.m.

PERU — Gilbert & Garrow Experiment perform. Livingoods Restaurant & Brewery. 6 p.m.

WESTPORT — Ryan Montbleau performs. 7:30 p.m. Ballard Park.

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Wednesday, June 11

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

Wednesday, July 2

PLATTSBURGH — North Funktree perform at 10 p.m. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for food and drink specials.

LAKE PLACID — Book signing with Hallie Bond and Stephen Topper. 3-5 p.m. Bookstore Plus. 518-523-2950.

PLATTSBURGH — Domm and Friends perform at 10 p.m. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for food and drink specials.

PLATTSBURGH — Champlain Valley Habitat for Humanity Garage Sale. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 616 Route 3.

Sunday, June 29

ST. HUBERTS — Rick Dennis preaches. All Souls Episcopal Chapel. 10 a.m.

PLATTSBURGH — Champlain Valley Habitat for Humanity Garage Sale. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 616 Route 3.

Monday, June 30

LAKE PLACID — Story time. 10 a.m. Bookstore Plus. 518-5232950.

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Bugs, Bamboo and Blistering Plants T

hat old familiar Ô Adirondack waveÕ has again become a popular sight. It is practiced by anglers and gardeners, hikers and paddlers and just about anyone else who dares to enjoy the Adirondack outdoors at this time of year.

This annual invasion of flying pests, much like a long stretch of subzero, blustery winter days, serves to remind us of the extent of misery that some people are willing to endure just to live in such a beautiful region.

While some locals still claim black flies were initially introduced as a natural tourist repellent; the annual invasion of tiny bugs with a nasty bite appears to be indiscriminate. They bite locals as well as visitors alike.

When black flies are in the air, they will also be in your hair, behind you ears, down your neck and even up your paint legs.

Although nobody is completely safe outdoors at this time of year, there are a few measures that seem to help in addition to the usual swatting, slapping, spraying and gooping up.

Black flies are a naturally occurring invasive species, they’ve been around a long time. They are not an introduced pest, and tall tales of their wrath have been a common complaint since travelers first ventured into the region.

Often it is a first time visitor that suffers the most, as uninitiated travelers rarely realize the potential horror until it is too late.

Many ‘first timers’ become instant ‘last timers as they depart the region with puffy eyes, trickles of dried blood behind their ears and a natural neckless of red puffy lumps hidden under a bloodied shirt collar; Local Adirondackers are used to dealing with flies. Generally, they’ll just swing and swat at them while muttering a few choice words under their breath. Most locals realize black flies are just an early season pest, and they’ll soon disappear in due time. TheyÕ ve learned to deal with them by covering up any exposed skin.

Of course, we all know that black flies will soon be replaced in sequence by a Rogues gallery of similar threats that include mosquitoes, no-see-ums, deer flies and horse flies.

And donÕ t forget about the ever growing threat of ticks, which are on currently on the rise in the North Country.

While the local bugs and flies may be bad, the region’s plants and bushes can be even worse.

Relief is in sight, even when the bugs aren’t

Over the years, IÕ ve learned to deal with the threat of black fly attacks, as well as horse flies and deer flies. In fact, I’ve gotten to the point where flies are more of an annoyance than a true hazard. However, it wasnÕ t always so. I recall coming home as a youngster from an extended camping trip, with my ears swollen up like cranberry muffins.

IÕ ve since learned to cover up effectively, tucking pant legs into socks and wearing turtle neck shirts. I strive to limit the amount of exposed flesh skin, by covering it up with fabric or bug spray.

IÕ ve also begun tucking my pant legs into my socks to prevent access to ticks which tend to attach on the lower extremeness.

I also spend the majority of the spring on the water, which seems to keep the bugs at bay, since black flies cannot fly in winds of 10 mph or greater.

This is a good time to be on the water fishing or along a windward shore, for although people donÕ t like bugs, trout certainly do.

The good news is that blackflies have a short life span and are only around for about a month. However, about the same time the blackflies begin to depart, the mosquitos and no-see-ums begin to appear.

They will be followed by deer flies and horse flies, and finally by the dreaded Ô No-See-UmsÕ , which have a stinging bite.

The other invaders

While blackflies and ticks, deer flies and mosquitoes pose the most evident threat to Spring travelers, there is a more pressing concern with what may be growing just outside your own front door.

In recent weekÕ s, IÕ ve become painfully aware of a host of invasive species that are rapidly overtaking the Adirondack scene.

Japanese knot weed has been spreading up and down the corridors of many local rivers and streams, where it has pushed out many native species, especially the ferns.

The tall, bamboo-like stalks have actually taken root in the riverbed of several small streams, which makes them nearly impossible to fish.

Another common invasive thatÕ s been popping up all over is garlic mustard, which has taken over roadside parking areas, and many local gardens.

While the garlic mustard is unsightly, it is not noxious as some of the other plants are.

Reportedly, there have been outbreaks of Giant Hogweed, as well as Black Swallow -wort in several sections of the park, particularly in Hamilton County.

Black swallow-wort can form extensive patches that crowd out native vegetation. Old field habitats of goldenrod and grasses can be replaced almost exclusively by swallow-wort, which can completely change the physical structure, as well as the habits of the native creatures that live there.

Giant Hogweed out competes its native rivals by shading them out, but it also poses a dangerous threat to humans who may come in contact with it.

For giant hogweed to affect a person, sap from a broken stem or crushed leaf, root, flower or seed must come into contact with moist skin (perspiration will suffice) with the skin then being exposed to sunlight.

Giant Hogweed, often found along roadsides, is a particularly dangerous invasive species that poses a threat to both the native flora and fauna, particularly humans.

Typically, irritation is not immediate, but will usually appear within one to three days after exposure.

It results in a form of skin irritation known asÒ phytophotodermatitisÓ which sensitizes the skin to ultraviolet radiation. Exposure can result in severe burns, blistering, painful sores, and purplish or blackened scars.

This process is far worse than a simple case of poison ivy, as it can stay with you and reoccur years later.

The first signs of a giant hogweed-caused photodermatitis occur when the skin begins to turn red and starts to itch. Generally, burn-like lesions form within 24 hours, which are followed by large, fluid filled blisters within 48 hours.

The initial irritation typically subsides within a few days, but the affected area may remain hypersensitive to ultraviolet light and re-eruptions of lesions and blisters may occur for many years. It is a wound that keeps on giving.

On rare occasions, particularly in very sensitive individuals, the burns and blisters may be bad enough to require hospitalization.

Hogweed removal is a tedious process that should be attempted only by trained experts. For further information please visit The Adirondack Nature Conservancy website at http:// adk-invasives.blogspot.com/2013/12/hamilton-countys-giant-hogweed-movie.html.

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

Fawns are arriving: Do not disturb!

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Vermont Fish &Wildlife Department recently reported that deer fawns are being born now and are asking that people avoid disturbing or picking them up.

Most deer fawns are born during the first and second weeks of June, according to Vermont deer biologist Adam Murkowski.

Murkowski says it is best to keep your distance because the fawnÕ s mother is almost always nearby. When people see a small fawn alone, they often mistakenly assume it is helpless, lost or needing to be rescued.

During the first few weeks of its life fawns do not attempt to evade predators, instead relying on remaining undetected through camouflage and stillness. During these times fawns are learning critical survival skills from their mothers. Bringing a fawn into a human environment results in separation from its mother, and it usually results in a sad ending for the animal.

Murkowski encourages people to resist the urge to assist wildlife in ways that may be harmful, and he offered these informational tips: Deer and moose nurse their young at different times during the day, and often leave their young alone for long periods of time. These animals are not lost. Their mother knows where they are and will return.

Deer normally will not feed or care for their young when people are close by.

Deer fawns will imprint on humans and lost their natural fear of people, which can be essential to their survival.

Keep domestic pets indoors, leashed or fenced in. Dogs often will kill fawns and other baby animals.

For the safety of all wildlife, taking a wild animal into captivity is illegal in New York and Vermont.

This newborn fawn was recently spotted resting in the grass at the Cobble Hill Golf Course in Elizabethtown. Biologists urge people to not disturb or pick fawns up when the happen to spot one.

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PLATTSBURGH Ñ The North Country Cultural Center for the Arts (NCCCA) and the Strand Theatre are proud to present Ò The Sinatra ShowÓ with the Joey Thomas Big Band on Sunday, June 8 at 3 pm. This special performance, in remembrance of Ò OlÕ Blue Eyes,Ó promises to delight with some of the most memo Hello Ambassadors! Welcome to the sixth summer at the Westport Heritage House Visitor Center. We are counting on you to generously volunteer a few hours of your time again this year.

The Visitor Center will be opening, starting June 28, six days a week through July and August. After Labor Day and until Columbus Day we will be open on weekends.

In addition to re-interpreting SinatraÕ s work, The Joey Thomas Big Band also performs original arrangements as recorded by Frank Sinatra with Harry James, Tommy Dorsey, Count Basie and Woody Herman Orchestras. The result is truly breath-taking and has earned the band a number of accolades.

The Joey Thomas Big Band is in the North Country for a limited time only and tickets are expected to sell out quickly!

Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for general admission. To purchase tickets, please visit strandtickets.com, call 518-5631604 or www.plattsburgharts.org.

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were widened, walls replaced, floors remodeled, an ice cream parlor and wine bar were installed Ñ a sense of purposeful enthusiasm hung in the air, like at an Eisenhower-era factory.

The elevator dinged and an elderly man with blue suspenders stopped in mid-shuffle and beamed: Ò ItÕ s so good to see you, Eli. I canÕ t tell you enough how much I love being here.Ó Carman Santor was in a great mood.

“It’s just wonderful,” he said. “Let me know what I can do to spread the word.Ó Three residents, including a woman who only identified herself as Norma, actually attended what was once known as Willsboro Central School.

Class of 1940, she said. Or maybe it was Ô 39. Ò I donÕ t remember much,Ó she said from her tidy apartment, which was once a classroom. “Just the principal’s office.” Ò But you probably didnÕ t get sent there often,Ó laughed Schwartzberg. Ò No, I did not,Ó she said.

Not too far from Norma’s flat was the facility’s Memory Wing.

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cular hallways engineered to diffuse tension, was designed for those in the late stages of dementia, said Schwartzberg.

“The community and quality of care have had a significant impact on families throughout the North Country,Ó he said in between a volley of how-ya-doins, hellos and good-to-see-yous to each resident. Ò It is not uncommon for a caregiver to walk in and start crying when they see that there is a solution and a beautiful community in the Adirondacks that can take care of their loved ones needs.Ó The facility, which employs four nurses and 30 others who provide round-the-clock care, will celebrate their first anniversary on Thursday, June 12.

Guest speakers include Linda Manzo, the ADK Program Manager for the AlzheimerÕ s Association of Northeastern New York, and Patty Bashaw, Director of the Essex County Office of the Aging. Ò As the population grows older, weÕ re seeing cases of dementia more often,Ó said Bashaw. Ò It takes a tremendous toll on caregivers.Ó Ò I am really proud of our staff and I can honestly say that after a year, every one of our staff works here because they care about other people,Ó said Schwartzberg. Ò This is a place that people choose to live to enhance the quality of their golden years, not a place that people are forced to live.Ó

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to public schools. Despite strong lobbying efforts for an immediate repeal, legislation was approved last week by the Senate Education Committee that forestalled elimination for another three years, which means itÕ s a long way to the senior ball.

The districtsÕ tax rates are very similar and their bell schedules were matched last December. Located eight miles apart, they already share staff Ñ including a business manager and treasurer — fi nancial software, human resources and payroll services.

Students from the two districts run together (Ò The EKMW team is a really good story that hasnÕ t been told,Ó said Gallagher) and the schools anticipate combining more athletic teams next year. Ò We want to create an opportunity for sports teams to stay viable,Ó he said.

Other opportunities include sharing a director of student services, a transportation director, instructional staff and AP courses.

And superintendent.

Gallagher was vocal in his desire to hit the eject button. Ò I intend to open the school here next fall,Ó he said. Ò I do not intend to call one snow day — so fi gure that out. I expect to be involved for a quite a long period of time. I really want a discussion between the two boards.Ó

www.valleynewsadk.com “Are you retiring?” fl atly asked ELCS board member Nick Disogra. Ò Dr. G would like to phase out,Ó said WestportÕ s Tom Koehler. Ò He is being gracious in his willingness to serve as necessary. But at some point, it becomes unkind of us. We need to address it, but not under the gun.Ó Later, after the superintendents conducted the opening dance and discussed some of the thornier particulars Ñ Q: Which shared services will count towards Governor CuomoÕ s tax freeze? A: Nobody really knows. A: Is it legal for two high schools to share a superintendent on a discontinuous campus? A: Yes, but both need a principal in each building, according to Education Law 57-c Ñ the board members shuffl ed their feet, eyed each other sheepishly and began the courting process. Ò Our due diligence is to explore everything possible,Ó said ELCS board member Karen DeMuro. Ò I hope we can continue in the future.Ó Ò Working together as one, we can become stronger,Ó said WestportÕ s Dwayne Stevens. Ò I can give two diddles for what they want up there,” he said, jerking his thumbs backwards, presumably towards Albany. Ò Our obligation is to the students.Ó They will move forward.

At the meeting, each board voted to assemble a joint committee and approved a measure to formally apply for a state grant that will allow the districts to hire a team of educational consultants to draft a shared service study.

This is not unprecedented.

Plattsburgh City School and Beekmantown Central had previously hired educational consulting fi rm Castallo and Silky to conduct a shared services study.

As reported by the Press-Republican last month, the fi rm recommended the districts combine transportation services and the possibility of sharing a curriculum coordinator. Sharing instructional programs was also fl oated, including shuttling students between the two districts.

CV • Valley News - 15 Ò The study would be budget neutral,Ó said Osborne. Ò WeÕ re all busy, so letÕ s make the consultant do the work.Ó The respective boards will hold meetings this week and set up a time for the next joint meeting. Ò This is whatÕ s going to bring families here,Ó said Jason Fiegl, a science teacher at Westport. Ò Good schools. This is what families look for while buying homes. If there are no jobs to support them, they wonÕ t come. We need make sure weÕ re aligned with local businesses, too.Ó Lincoln Pond Road in Elizabethtown was shut down June 2 to allow New York State Police divers to search the water in Lincoln Pond near where the culvert spills under the road.

“The scene was consistent with a suicide and that’s how it’s being investigated,” Jennifer V. Fleishman, public information officer for Troop B in Raybrook, said, adding that the deceased was local.

COMPANY read aloud. Bids not re- in the form of a Bid LEWIS CENTRAL (1) The name of the ceived by the indicated Bond in the amount of SCHOOL DISTRICT five (5) percent of the Limited Liability Compatime will not be opened.

EXCEL CAPITAL ny is ADIRONDACK MOProject Description: Re- Bid Sum. Successful PROJECT BILE SHREDDING, LLC AES PROJECT NO. placement of roof (ap- Bidders are required to 16 - Valley News • CV (2) The date of filing of June 7, 2014 proximately 330 give a Performance 4180awww.valleynewsadk.com the Articles of OrganizaSEDFP PROJECT NO. 15 squares), on Music Bond and a Labor and Material Payment Bonds tion with the Secretary 03 01 04 0 001 005 Room section, Main Auction sales benefit both artists and Heritage House. The event, diverse in of State was April 1, SECTION 001116 Classroom wing, Eleva- in the amount of 100% media and style, been growing each season. Artists, please send in your entry 2014 of the Bidhas Sum. INVITATION TO BID tor Tower, Auditorium, WESTPORT Ñ Spirit of Place. The essence of the Champlain Valley and Lake (3) The County in New School reserves the of Place before the registration deadline, June 15.

The form for the 7th Annual Spirit Project: Excel Capital and Middle School wing; Champlain.

Calling all artists to participate in this three-part summer event.

York in which the office rightaretoavailable award on-line the at westportheritagehouse.com.

Project including some asbestos Entry forms The first part is a plein air experience in Ballard Park on Sunday morning, July of the Company is locatproject in accordance Owner: Elizabethtown- abatement.

A MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR SBA TOWERS V, LLC is ed is Essex with the funding avail6. County.

Port Henry artist and international muralist Smyth will conduct a plein LewisLinda Central School The Owner requires the WILLIAM D. OTIS, age 82, of proposing to construct a of as well from 9 to noon as people able and lowest responDistrict (ELCS) workshop paint or draw.

Project to be completed Canal Winchester, Ohio, (4) for- The airSecretary new telecommunications State has been designat- NOTICE OF FORMATION sible bid.

7530 Court Street on or before October AU SABLE FORKS — The Towns of Black Brook and Jay, in conjunction with 31, merly of Keene Valley, NY, who Work begun in the park may be completed with finishing touches before being tower facility located at OF LIMITED LIABILITY Elizabethtown, of the ComSubmit your Bid on the NY Art 2014.

The asbestos died Saturday, January ed 25,as agent submitted along with two other works for the Spirit of Place Exhibition, 52 Rustic Way, Lewis, COMPANY. NAME: BACof art pany upon which proBid Form The Group, will host a retirement Au Sable Forkprovided.

Revitalization party in honor of 12932 abatement shall bethe com2014 in Columbus, will be held NY.Saturday, The new June facility7.will WINE COMPANY LLC. July Heritage House on Thursday, 17. be served,atand Owner is tax exempt.

Dr. Richard BremerÕ s 39 years of service in Au Sable Forks on Architect/Engineer: Ar- pleted on or before 11 am Saturday, June 14, atcess All mayopening consist of a +/-64-ft.

Articles of not Organization of State Contractors bids are irShould an artist choose to do the plein air experience, he or September she may also chitecture, Engineering 1, 2014. In his additional capacity as Black Brook and Jay’s Health Officer, Dr. Bremer Soul's Episcopal Church, onthe St. Secretary monopine-type stealth were the Secshall mailsubmit a copy three of anyworks revocable for a period of and Land their Surveying Bidding on Hubert's Road in Keene Valley. forfiled the with art show.

Artists welcome friends from 5 to Documents 7 pm has provided exemplary health services to our Adirondack community.

Notower and Rick support retary of State of New Northeast, PLLC process against the Compactwhich Disc (CD) for a (30) days after submisInterment will follow at Keene at the reception.

Guests are encouraged to participate in a Silent Auction, lan, Town of Black Brook Supervisor and Randy Douglas, Town of Jay Supervisor equipment.

Any interestYork (SSNY) on Company served upon it sion.

Cemetery, with a gathering for (a.k.a. AES Northeast) Stipulated Price (Single begins then continues Office until closing August at 3 pm. The exhibition loca- day, to 50 Hemlock Drive,and 03/12/14. prebid Dr. meeting NOTICE BY PUBLICAwillbeeachApresent Bremerhas proclamations from their town.ed party wishing to subfriends and family at the Keene 10-12 City Hall9,Place Prime Contract) may commentstoregarding tion: Essex County.

Schroon Lake, NY been scheduled for Party Fri- isTION FORMATION may be seen daily, except Tuesdays, during Heritage House open hours.

Heritage Community Center afterwards.

Plattsburgh, New York obtained from the office Dr. BremerÕ s Retirement open OF to the public and is mit encouraged attend.

SSNY hasFestival been desig12870. House sponsors Westport day, June 13, 2014 at OF LIMITED LIABILITY the potential effects the He is survived by his wife, 129019, with crafts, music, of and the food Architect for aspecial Day, August in This event will be held this Saturday at the American Legion from 2:00pm proposed facility may nated as agent of the COMPANY (5) The Limited Liability 10:00 A.M. at the DisKathleen Otis; sisters, Anne The Owner will receive $25.00 Processing Fee. Ballard Park. Ð 4:00pm.

Finger coffeeLLC will filed be offered with historic a cash Office.foods, desserts, tea have along on any LLC upon whom pro- Bids at the office of the Printing is available Philand Jackson is formed for Straight and Gayle Maicus; Company and at trict Studio artists invited to ithold openDistrict house for a Spirit of Placeour Studio Tour, The Owner will reserves property may do event. so by cess against mayanbe articles pur- are Patnode servethe as the Masterofoforganization Ceremonies for the afternoon other family and friends. any lawful business Superintendent standard rates. bar. Kevin shallJuly mail20, 10 pose or purposes. on Saturday, Julyserved.

19, andSSNY Sunday, am toat4 pm. located 7530 Court Bidding Documents may right to accept or reject with SOS of NY on sending comments to: Dennis J. Tarantino, a copy of process to the 4/25/2014. Principal of- Project 61136488-MKD Street, Elizabethtown, be examined at the of- any or all Bids. The Esq. c/o EBI Consulting, 6876 LLC, 96 Newman Street, NY 12932 until 3:00 fice of the Architect at School District intends fice is in Essex County, LEGALS Kenneally & Tarantino Lake Placid, New York P.M. local standard day- AES, Northeast, 10-12 to award the contract(s) New York. The SOS of Susquehanna Trail S, (518) 792-6516 12946. Purpose: For any NOTICE OF FORMATION light prevailing time on City Hall Place, Platts- approximately July 8, NY is designated as York, PA 17403, or lawful purpose. agent for service of pro- (717)472-3070 OF LIMITED LIABILITY VN-5/17-6/21/2014the 27th day of June, burgh, New York, 2014.

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SSNY has of State was April 1, Agent of LLC upon 330 give a Performance 4180a whom process may be been designated as 2014 Bond and a Labor and rectors, and for any oth- ty. squares), on Music er business that may VN-5/10-6/14/2014agent of the LLC upon (3) The County in New served. SSNY shall mail SEDFP PROJECT NO. 15 Room section, Main Material Payment Bonds 03 01 04 0 001 005 copy of process to The come before the meet- 6TC-45979 whom process against it York in which the office Classroom wing, Eleva- in the amount of 100% ing, will be held in the may beserved. SSNY of the Company is locat- LLC PO Box 247 341 US SECTION 001116 tor Tower, Auditorium, of the Bid Sum. Route 9 Schroon Lake, INVITATION TO BID Banking Rooms of the shall mail process to: ed is Essex County. and Middle School wing; The School reserves the said Corporation at the Dzemal Cecunjanin, 131 (4) The Secretary of New York 12870. Pur- Project: Excel Capital including some asbestos right to award the Project Willsboro Office, WillsBloomingdale Ave., State has been designat- pose: Any lawful activity. project in accordance abatement.

Owner: Elizabethtown- The Owner requires the with the funding avail- boro, New York, on FriSaranac Lake, NY ed as agent of the Com- VN-5/3-6/7/2014-6TCLewis Central School day, June 20, 2014 at SBA TOWERS V, LLC is 12983. Purpose: any pany upon which pro- 45873 able and lowest responProject to be completed District (ELCS) proposing to construct a lawful act.

9:30 a.m. cess may be served, and sible bid. on or before October 31, 7530 Court Street new telecommunications NOTICE OF FORMATION Charles R. Hughes VN-5/3-6/7/2014-6TCthe Secretary of State Submit your Bid on the 2014. The asbestos NY abatement shall be com- Bid Form provided. The Secretary of the Board tower facility located at 45531 shall mail a copy of any OF LIMITED LIABILITY Elizabethtown, 52 Rustic Way, Lewis, 12932 COMPANY. NAME: BAC Chaplain Bank Corporaprocess against the pleted on or before Owner is tax exempt.

NY. The new facility will Company served upon it WINE COMPANY LLC. Architect/Engineer: Ar- September 1, 2014.

Contractors bids are ir- tion consist of a +/-64-ft. chitecture, Engineering Articles of Organization When it’s time to to 50 Hemlock Drive, Bidding Documents on revocable for a period of 3900 NYS Route 22 monopine-type stealth Schroon Lake, NY were filed with the Sec- and Land Surveying Compact Disc (CD) for a (30) days after submis- Willsboro, NY 12996 tower and support Northeast, PLLC retary of State of New VN-6/7/2014-1TC-49657 12870.

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Office locaCompany is formed for obtained from the office been scheduled for Fri- NOTICE BY PUBLICA- ed party wishing to subClassifieds. You’ll turn your trash into cash!

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SSNY has been desig- 12901 pose or purposes. $25.00 Processing Fee. 10:00 A.M. at the Dis- OF LIMITED LIABILITY the potential effects the Call 1-800-989-4237 proposed facility may The Owner will receive COMPANY nated as agent of the Dennis J. Tarantino, Printing is available at trict Office.

LLC upon whom pro- Bids at the office of the Esq. The Owner reserves the Phil Jackson LLC filed have on any historic our standard rates. property may do so by District Superintendent cess against it may be Kenneally & Tarantino Bidding Documents may right to accept or reject articles of organization “We’re more than a newspaper, with SOS of NY on sending comments to: served. SSNY shall mail located at 7530 Court be examined at the of- any or all Bids. The We’re a community service.”

(518) 792-6516 www.denpubs.com Street, Elizabethtown, fice of the Architect at School District intends 4/25/2014. Principal of- Project 61136488-MKD a copy of process to the VN-5/17-6/21/2014LLC, 96 Newman Street, NY 12932 until 3:00 c/o EBI Consulting, 6876 6TC-46917 AES, Northeast, 10-12 to award the contract(s) fice is in Essex County, P.M. local standard day- City Hall Place, Platts- approximately July 8, New York. The SOS of Susquehanna Trail S, Lake Placid, New York light prevailing time on 12946. Purpose: For any NY is designated as York, PA 17403, or burgh, New York, 2014. the 27th day of June, lawful purpose. agent for service of pro- (717)472-3070 12901.

VN-6/7/2014-1TC-49537 2014, at which time and Bidders will be required VN-5/3-6/7/2014-6TCcess against the LLC, VN-6/7/2014-1TC-48995 place the Bids will be to provide Bid security 45217 and SOS shall mail a publicly opened and copy of process in any in the form of a Bid read aloud. Bids not re- Bond in the amount of action or proceeding ceived by the indicated against the LLC to 7400 five (5) percent of the time will not be opened.

US Route 9, ElizabethBid Sum. Successful Project Description: Re- Bidders are required to town, NY 12932. The placement of roof (ap- give a Performance LLC's purpose is to enproximately 330 Bond and a Labor and gage in any lawful activisquares), on Music ty.

Material Payment Bonds Room section, Main VN-5/10-6/14/2014in the amount of 100% Classroom wing, Eleva- of the Bid Sum. 6TC-45979 tor Tower, Auditorium, The School reserves the and Middle School wing; right to award the including some asbestos project in accordance abatement. with the funding availThe Owner requires the BOATS RECREATIONAL VEHICLES RECREATIONAL VEHICLES able CARS and lowest responProject to be completed sible bid. Stingray, origi- 1984 Chapparell 350 c/i, new tanVisit 1975 Corvette 14 SECTION OF 8' Pressured treaton or before October 31,RedSubmit on the nal 54,748 miles,your runsBid excellent, dem trailer, new mooring cover, ed boat docking w/ latter, ad2014. The asbestos Bid Form provided.

The new full top, $4,000, extras. 518Us L 48 350 4 spd., justable hight stands, excellent abatement shall be hard com-top T-tops, Owner is tax exempt.

585-7116 condition, Also 12x14 Floating Raft Garage kept, all stock, interior very pleted on or before Today!

Contractors bids are irexterior very good, acw/latter. 518-563-3799 or 518September 1, 2014.well kept,revocable 2001 SUPRA SANTERA low hrs., for a period of cepting over $11,500. 518563-4499 Leave Message.

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Condition, great ski wake (30) days after submisCompact Disc (CD)593-9155 for a sion. board boat, beautiful trailer includ1977 156 GLASTRON Boat with 70 Stipulated Price (Single ed, $19,500. 518-891-5811.

1994 20 APassenger GMC Bus, HP Johnson motor, with trailer, exprebid meeting has Prime Contract) may beFordbeen 1995 Bronco, 2003 Ford Taucellent condition. $2500. 518-359scheduled for Friobtained from the rus, office1996day, WHITEHALL SPIRIT Jeep Cherokee.

8605A June 13, 2014518at 2005 of the Architect 597-3270. for a 10:00 A.M. at the Dis- rowing/sailboat. Classic boat, rare 2000 24' LAYTON CAMPER find. Must sell! Asking $4500 $25.00 Processing Fee. trict Office.

2001 Lasabre Limited, load- OBO. 845-868-7711 Sleeps 6, very clean, excellent Printing is available atBuick The the cond.Owner Heatedreserves sets & side condition, must see, $6700 OBO. our standard rates. ed, good right PRICE REDUCED!! to accept or reject 2012 Green Old Town Sarnac 160 cared for w/regular 518-643-9391 Bidding Documentsmirrors, may well PLATTSBURGH, NY any or allrecords Bids. availThe XT Canoe.

16' Tandem 89 lbs., maint, maintenance be examined at the of- School District intends 2011 COUGAR 327RES2005 FLEETWOOD BAYSIDE used 3 times. $600 OBO. 518-873able,at 97,000 miles, $4000 OBO. fice of the Architect READY TO CAMP!!

Mint condition - folding camper to award the contract(s) 3250 802-989-7073 AES, Northeast, 10-12 approximately July 8, Hate to give it up but budget with many extras for sale, $6,900.

City Hall Place, Plattssays we have to. Your chance BOAT 1990 Supra Ski boat 351 Must see - 36 Broad Street, PlattsCARS/TRUCKS 2014. WANTED! Top to own a dream fifth wheel, beNew York, PAID! burgh, Ford Engine, excellent condition burgh. Call or text 518-335-0009. $$$$$ Running or Not, All VN-6/7/2014-1TC-49537 low book and ready to go. Ab12901. w/trailer. $6,000. 518-637-1741 Years, Makes, Models. Free Towsolutely perfect condition. 36 Bidders will be required ing! We're Local! 7 Days/Week. foot, three slides, 13,500 btu to provide Bid security Call Toll Free: 1-888-416-2330 2007 STINGRAY BOAT 25' A/C, 30,000 btu furnace, twin in the form of a Bid Stingray Cruiser, only 29 CASH rocker/recliners, 32" LCD TV, Bond in the amount of FOR CARS and TRUCKS. hours, LIKE NEW, sleeps 4, has Getthe A Top Dollar INSTANT Offer! sound system/DVD combinafive (5) percent of bathroom, microwave, fridge, Running or Not! 1-888-416-2208 tion with interior and exterior Bid Sum. Successful table, includes trailer, stored inspeakers, electric awning, Bidders are required to side every winter. (518) 570CLASSIC 1973 CAMARO, 350 day/night shades in all win0896 $49,000 give a Performance Auto, V-8 Engine, original 55,000 dows, dinette with four chairs.

Bond and a Labormiles, and $12,000, very good condiLots of camping extras stay Material Payment Bonds TOW BEHIND CAMPER tion. 518-359-9167 with the sale. Includes 2014 lot LL BEAN 15.8 DISCOVERY CAin the amount of 100% 2008 26 foot Keystone Highmark. rent in small, quiet park in NOE used with love, great conof the Bid Sum. Donate your car to Wheels For In great shape.

Comfortably Lewis, New York. All set up. dition, $450.00; Minn Kota The School reserves the Wishes, benefiting Make-A-Wish. sleeps 5 plus. Air conditioning.

Leave it there or pull her to electric motor, 30 lb. Thrust w/ right to award Wethe offer free towing and your doReady to roll now. Call (518) 586your own destination. Must motor mount $100. Call 518project in accordance nation is 100% tax deductible.

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Submit your Bid on the Good condition. Kayak $375; PadBid Form provided.Any TheCondition. Call 1-800-864dle boats $275 each. Lake Placid MOTORCYCLES 5796 or www.carbuyguy.com Owner is tax exempt.

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SOSCars.ORG Call 1-888-90710:00 A.M. at thesonable Dis- offers considered. Located in Essex, NY. 802-503-5452 $5800 OBO. 518-561-4431 9757 trict Office.

The Owner reserves the Searay Parchanga Classic, “We’re more than a newspaper, 1969 TOP CASH FOR CARS, Any 2000 Suzuki 800CC Intruder, 8000 right to accept or 19', reject327 c/i, trailer, needs work, We’re a community service.”

Car/Truck, Running or Not. Call for miles, poorly stored, needs some any or all Bids.extras, The $2,000. 518-585-7116 www.denpubs.com work, $600 OBO. 518-873-3250 INSTANT offer: 1-800-454-6951 School District intends to award the contract(s) approximately July 8, 2014.

OBITUARIES

Artists wanted for studio tour

Black Brook, Jay honor outgoing doc

CLEAN HOUSE

When it’s time to

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June 7, 2014 MOTORCYCLES

HELP WANTED LOCAL

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2010 HONDA STATELINE1500 Miles, Black, Factory Custom Cruiser, 312 CC $7,800 518-5698170

ETOWN GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE The Town of Elizabethtown is accepting applications for Part-time summer employment at the Cobble Hill Golf Course Club House. Pay will be $ 8.00 per hour. Applications can be picked up at the Town Hall during normal business hours.-Noel Merrihew, Supervisor, Town of Elizabethtown

SAWMILLS from only $4897.00MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill- Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship.

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CANAM SPYDER 2012 Spyder Roadster. Includes battery charger-custom cover-2 helmets(small)-XL CanAm jacket. 59 Miles. $21,300.00 518566-7369

Tractors for Sale: Ford 4000 Platform Row Crop, Diesel w/ Back-hoe; Super D Diesel. Call for Pricing 518-873-2678.

(2) TRAILERS (OPEN) - both excellent condition; 2010 Triton 20' Aluminum - max wgt. 7500 lbs. Asking $4900 and 1989 Bison 31' overal Gooseneck, Asking $2900. 518-546-3568.

(4) CHEVY RIMS, Steel, 16”x6.5”, 6 lug w/pressure monitors. $250 OBO. 518-524-7124 FISHER SNOW PLOW 7' 6" Minute Mount 2, used 2 winters, $3500 Negotiable. 518-524-0582 or 518643-5244 GARAGE SALE 10 Harkness Road , Peru, NY 6/6 & 6/7 8am-4pm Huge Garage Sale.

Stoves, desks, cradle, houshold items, collectibles & tools.

Now Hiring Certified HHAs CNAs & PCAs MONDAY-FRIDAY DAYTIME SHIFTS $8.75/hr. to $13.00/hr.

Why Work for Us?

A leader in Home HealthCare for 30+ years Local people taking Care of local patients Competitive Pay/Benefits Continuing Education & Training

Apply online: www.hcrhealth.com/ EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

COMMUNITY SALE

Vendors Needed

HAND CRAFTED ONLY for Nassau County's LARGEST family fair 28th yr Attendendance 120,000+,150-200 hand crafted vendors display.

9/20 & 9/21 (516)809-5892 HELP WANTED $1000 WEEKLY PAID IN ADVANCE!!! MAILING BROCHURES or TYPING ADS for our company.

FREE Supplies! PT/FT. No Experience Needed! www.HelpMailingBrochures.com $8,000 COMPENSATION. WOMEN 21-31. EGG DONORS NEEDED. 100% Confidential & Private. Help Turn Couples Into Families with Physicians on the BEST DOCTOR'S LIST. 1-877-9-DONATE; 1-877936-6283; www.longislandivf.com DRIVERS: Great Pay, Hometime!

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Call our Live Operators Now! No experience Necessary 1-800-4057619 Ext 2605 www.easyworkgreatpay.com SEEKING ONE OR TWO EXPERIENCED SALES PROS to work independently fromhome or office, on your schedule, promoting commercial classified ad sales into ourestablished network of highly visible weekly community publications across New YorkState. Excellent commission structure. Training and sales support provided.

Must have experience/track record with outbound telephone selling.

Email tcuskey@fcpny.com withresume/references or mail to FCPNY, ATTN: Tom, PO Box 11279, Syracuse, NY 13218 No calls please.

HELP WANTED LOCAL Summer Restaurant Help at Essex Shipyard Marina & Restaurant – Servers, Dishwashers, Kitchen Assistants. Call Lin at 802-683-4742.

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FOR SALE CM 2000 TRAILER 38"x54", tong 33", can be towed by a motorcycle or car. Ideal for bike rallies, $350.00. 518-643-8643.

Collection of Betty Boop and Micky Mouse Figures. $99 or best offer 518-834-7461

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES ANTIQUES WANTED Local 3rd Generation Dealer, Free Verbal Appraisals. Call Brian Bittner at (802) 272-7527 or visit http://www.bittnerantiques.com/ ELECTRONICS BUNDLE AND SAVE! DIRECTV, INTERNET & PHONE From $69.99/mo. Free 3 months of HBO, starz, SHOWTIME & CINEMAX. FREE GENIE 4-room Upgrade LOCK IN 2 YR Savings. Call 1-800782-3956 DIRECTV, Internet, & Phone From $69.99/mo + Free 3 Months: HBO Starz SHOWTIME CINEMAX+ FREE GENIE 4 Room Upgrade + NFL SUNDAY TICKET! Limited offer.

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AUCTIONS

SULLIVAN COUNTY REAL PROPERTY TAX FORECLOSURE AUCTION: 300+/- Properties June 11+12 @ 10AM. Held at The Sullivan, Route 17 Exit 109. 800-2430061 AAR, Inc. & HAR, Inc. Free brochure: www.NYSAuctions.com

ANNOUNCEMENTS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

depending on position & experience.

Keeseville – 704 Route 9. Sat, June 7, 9am-4p. Woodworking tools, household items, fooseball table, a little bit of everything.

Buy or sell at AARauctions.com.

Contents of homes, businesses, vehicles and real estate. Bid NOW! AARauctions.com Lights, Camera, Auction. No longer the best kept secret.

ADOPTIONS ADOPT: Looking for a loving, secure home for your infant or toddler? Robin and Neil are seeking to complete their family. 866-303-0668, www.rnladopt.info

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RECRUITING FOR: NURSE LEADERS: North Country Region, Flexible Locations Experienced RN with strong Communication, Leadership, Analytical, Problem-Solving, Time Management & Organizational Skills BSN or equivalent Management/Home Care experience CLINICAL FIELD STAFF SUPERVISOR: Clinton County / Plattsburgh-area An integral part of the patient care team, acting as a liaison between referral resources, patients, caregivers & field clinicians.

Registered Professional Nurse with Current New York State License BSN & supervisory experience in a health care setting preferred RN CASE MANAGER: Washington or Warren County` Manage & administer skilled nursing care to patients Registered Professional Nurse with Current New York State License BSN & experience in a health care setting preferred PHYSICAL THERAPISTS: Clinton County An integral part of the patient care team, acting as a liaison between referral resources, patients, caregivers & field clinicians.

Current New York State License and/or Certification 1+ yr. practical exp. as a licensed occupational therapist and/or Bachelor's degree from accredited college preferred Why Work for Us? Leader in Home HealthCare for 30+ years Competitive Pay/Benefits Continuing Education & Training State-of-the-art Technology Local people taking care of local patients Apply online: www.hcrhealth.com/ EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Vacancy Announcements: Superintendent / Principal Anticipated: Principal / CSE Chair Please see www.keenecentralschool.org/ special announcements for Informational Brochures

WESTAFF SERVICES We'll find the perfect employee and make you the hero!

Office /Clerical, Light Industrial Professional/Technical Managerial Call today 518-566-6061

DISH TV RETAILER. Starting at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) & High Speed Internet starting at $14.95/month (where available).

SAVE! Ask about SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now! 1-800-8264464 REDUCE YOUR CABLE BILL!* Get a whole Satellite system installed at NO COST and programming starting at $19.99/mo. FREE HD/DVR Upgrade to new callers, SO CALL NOW 1-800-492-1952 REDUCE YOUR CABLE BILL!* Get a whole Satellite system installed at NO COST and programming starting at $19.99/mo. FREE HD/DVR Upgrade to new callers, SO CALL NOW 1-800-492-1952 FARM PRODUCTS

COMPUTER CABINET/WORK DESK. Accommodates entire system. Storage and file drawers. Excel. condition. 60"W, 22"D, 53"H. Pd. $1800.00. Sell $250.00 518962-2799.

Detoxify your PCB and other toxins with a 2 person Far-Infared Sauna. Hypoallergenic popular, doctor recommended. Must see to appreciate. $1200. 315-769-6760 FRIGIDAIRE 6500 BTU'S AC unit, $200; Consolidated Dutch West wood stove $500; 1 man Pontoon boat $300. 518-708-0678 KILL BED BUGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores. Buy Online: homedepot.com ½ PRICE INSULATION, Blue Dow or High R. Several Thickness Available. Call 518-5973876.

RANCH MINK Coat, Black, size 12, seldom worn. A-1 condition.

New $2000, Asking $700 OBO. 518-420-8719 TWO TOOL BOXES full of Snap-on Craftsman Tools $2500 OBO Call 518-728-7978 or Email pparksfamily@gmail.com WELL PUMP GOULD, 1 hp,.

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Incumabator/Hovabator with automatic turner with racks for chicken, turkey, goose or even quial eggs. Used about 6 times, so like new. $125. Contact 518-962-8674

WOLFF SUNVISION Pro 28 LE Tanning Bed, very good condition, $700.00. 518-637-1741

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QUEEN PILLOW TOP mattress set, new in plastic, $150.00. 518-5348444

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SAVE! Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now! 1-800-6154064 HOTELS FOR HEROS - to find out more about how you can help our service members, veterans and their families in their time of need, visit the Fisher House website at www.fisherhouse.org Make a Connection. Real People, Flirty Chat. Meet singles right now!

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LAVALLEE LOGGING

is looking to harvest and purchase standing timber, All Species. Willing to pay New York State stumpage prices on all species. $ or % paid.

References available.

Matt Lavallee 518-645-6351

LOGGING, LAND CLEARING, Forest Management. Highest Rates on all Timber. Double Rates on Low Grade Chip Wood.

518-643-9436

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/ 127 Foot 33 Ton Crane Work / Pruning *24 Hour Emergency Service *Lot Clearing / Brush Chipping / Stump Grinding Over 20 Years Experience In The Tree Care Industry 518-942-6545 www.precisiontreeadk.com WILLIAM THWAITS LOGGING is looking to purchase and harvest standing timber of all species. Will pay New York State stumpage prices. Many references available.

Call Wiliam Thwaits 518-593-3263 MUSIC ELECTRIC GUITAR Black & White Kona 6 String with Peavy Rockmasta practice amp and Fender Inline Guitaro Tuner $99.00 for all three. Call 518-834-9305 WANTED TO BUY ADVERTISE to 10 Million Homes across the USA! Place your ad in over 140 community newspapers, with circulation totaling over 10 million homes. Contact Independent Free Papers of America IFPA at danielleburnett-ifpa@live.com or visit our website cadnetads.com for more information.

CASH for Coins! Buying ALL Gold & Silver. Also Stamps & Paper Money, Entire Collections, Estates.

Travel to your home. Call Marc in NY 1-800-959-3419 Cash for unexpired DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! Free Shipping, Best Prices & 24 hr payment! Call 1855-440-4001 English & Spanish www.TestStripSearch.com CASH PAID- up to $25/Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. 1-DAYPAYMENT.1-800371-1136 Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201

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18 - Valley News • CV WANTED TO BUY WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE KAWASAKI 1967-1980 Z1900, KZ900, KZ1000, ZIR, KX1000MKII, A1-250, W1-650, H1-500, H2-750, S1-250, S2-350, S3-400 SUZUKI GS400, GT380, GT750, Honda CB750 (1969,1970) CASH. FREE PICKUP. 1-800-7721142, 1-310-721-0726 usa@classicrunners.com CATS

Free to a good home 6 week old kittens, 2 males, 2 females.

1-Orange/White the other ones are White/Black & Brown.

Please call 518-310-1566

Fishing For A Good Deal?

Catch The Greatest Bargains In The Classifieds 1-518-873-6368 Ext. 201

DOGS

APARTMENT RENTALS RETIREMENT APARTMENTS, ALL INCLUSIVE. Meals, transportation, activities daily. Short Leases.

Monthly specials! Call (866)3882607 Westport, NY, 2 bedroom Starting at $650/mo.,+ utilities, Available Soon. Call 518-962-8500

NEWFOUNDLAND PUPPIES Ready July 1st Family Dogs/Working Health Certificate/Guarantee DNA Tested/Purchase Contract Call for Availability & Pricing northcountrycanineservices.com 518-314-1935

APARTMENT RENTALS

VACATION PROPERTY RENTALS NORTH WILDWOOD, NJ FLORENTINE FAMILY MOTEL Beach/Boardwalk Block Heated Pools, Efficiency/Motel units refrigerator, elevator. Color Brochure/Specials 609-5224075 Department 104? www.florentinemotel.com

Downtown Willsboro Apartment, upstairs, 2 bedroom, hot water, w/ washer/dryer hook-up, no pets. $675/mo., Call 518-963-4284

OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND. Best selection of affordable rentals. Full/ partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Real Estate. 1-800-638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com

LEWIS, NY 1 bedroom Apt., for rent, Available June 1st, No pets, No smoking, Utilities & Heat included, $500/month. 518-8736805

Need A Dependable Car? Check Out The Classifieds.

Call 1-518-873-6368 Ext. 201

Essex DATE 5/12/2014 5/12/2014 5/12/2014 5/12/2014 5/12/2014 5/12/2014 5/12/2014 5/13/2014 5/13/2014 5/13/2014 5/14/2014 5/15/2014 5/15/2014 5/15/2014 5/15/2014

GRANTOR Jaques, Pilani Cook, Jeffrey & Joanne Gallo, R & J Brox, Barry Sayles, Cheryl Bulduc, Jeannot O’Brian, Daniel LBA Forest Stewardship Init.; Lowell, Blake & Ass. Seymour, E; Amis, D et al Bazydlo, Raymond J Neissen, Ronald & Margaret Malbon, David & Maria Williams, Eric & Laurie RBS Citizens NA Kelly, Patricia L

GRANTEE Kostoss, Holly Bogart, K & King, Casey Smith, Richard & White, R Brox, B, B & C Ormsby, Timothy & Ann Bean, Patricia Horizny, Linda Bar MH Timber & US Bank Trust of America Fadden, J & M Jeffers, Dale Herre, S; Holtham, C et al Barcomb, William & Donna Deso, Andrew Lawliss, Justin McGrew, Jennifer J Knaff

LOCATION North Elba Ticonderoga Ticonderoga North Elba ` North Elba Newcomb Moriah Chesterfield/Lewis

PRICE $225,000 $40,000 $127,500 $1.00 $35,000 $50,000 $45,000 $1,870,000

North Elba Lewis Moriah Moriah Lewis Crown Point North Elba

$355,000 $172,500 $70,000 $50,640 $68,000 $37,000 $275,000

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William & Kathleen Hecker William Spooner Terry StDennis Danny Ducharme Patricia Albankis Brian Snell, Daniel & Paula Vincent Phillip Moore Real & Carol Pinsonneault Robert Dominic Tina McGee, Tina Manion Edmond & Catherine Pellerin Matthew Favro, Laura Acero, George Martin Timothy Gifford, Amber Gifford Jeremy & Amanda King Timothy & Theresa Lucy St.Pierre Christopher & John Huchro Donald & Mary Ann Paquette Richard Jr & Mary Tefft Thomas Remaley Roderick Driscoll Fort Scott Estates Michael & Kristin Hartnett Jared Facteau Christie Vaughn

Dana & Charity Frusco Cory Bower Cameron Racine Daniel Garrant Christine Labombard CU Factory Built Lending BQ Construction Inc Girouxs Poultry Farm Inc Stacy & Laurie Dominic

Out of State Real Estate Delaware's Resort Living Without Resort Pricing! Low Taxes! Gated Community, Close to Beaches, Amazing Amenities, Olympic Pool.

New Homes from $80's! Brochures available 1-866-629-0770 or www.coolbranch.com.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RENTALS Historic Village of Essex, NY – Retail Space formally occupied by successful deli/bakery/cafe serving breakfast, lunch & prepared meals to take out, 1200 sq w/2 decks, 1 overlooks lake & Green Mountains, some basic equip included, opportunity for summer or year round business. 802-503-5452 for details.

LAND TROUT STREAM BARGAIN 5.4 acres - $49,900 Was $199,900.

Bank Ordered Sale. Beautiful Bethel NY. Near Woodstock Site.

85 Miles from Manhattan. Assorted Hardwoods, approved building site, underground utilities, across from lake, Walk to Performing Arts Center, financing. Call 1-888-4997695

MOBILE HOME

Carter Farms Inc Gary Babbie

Dannemora Plattsburgh Beekmantown Schuyler Falls Ellenburg Chazy Schuyler Falls Champlain Mooers Plattsburgh Beekmantown Champlain

$123,500 $75,000 $45,000 $20,000 $14,000 $89,900 $35,000 $150,000 $8,000 $8,000 $350,000 $17,000

Remington & Melissa Ayers Brittany King Alexander & Courtney St. Pierre Judith McDonald Scott & Michelle Shafer Gerald Duprey Francine Poitras William Sill John & Diane Sabourin Christian Wager Charles Foell II, Susan Quinn Sheryl Esposito

City of Plattsburgh Peru Peru Chazy Chazy City of Plattsburgh City of Plattsburgh Peru City of Plattsburgh Schuyler Falls City of Plattsburgh Plattsburgh

$168,000 $60,000 $250,000 $57,500 $75,000 $191,000 $143,000 $237,500

Mortar & Pestle Development LLC

VACATION PROPERTY RENTALS

TROUT STREAM BARGAIN. 5.4 acres, $49,900. Was $199,900.

Bank ordered sale. Beautiful Bethel NY. Near Woodstock site. 85 miles from Manhattan. Assorted hardwoods, approved building site, undergroundutilities, across from lake, walk to Performing Arts Center, financing. Call 877-836-1820.

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4.4 miles to the beach, 2 miles to the riverfront district. Homes starting at $39,000. 772-581-0080, www.beach-cove.com.

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DIVORCE $349 - Uncontested divorce papers prepared. Includes poor person application/waives government fees, if approved. One signature required. Separation agreements available. Make Divorce Easy - 518-274-0380.

AUTOMOTIVE AUTOS/CARS FOR RENT Self Travels Inc. STOP!!! Stop spending high on travel tickets, car rentals and hotels this summer. We will give you 50% off on everything. Get your free car rental, flight tickets, hotels and tours. This is 100% real. Individuals and Travel Agents should contact us for Travel deals. First 50 customers will get a free day car rental anywhere in the entire 50 states and you will have your ticket and confirmation before payment.

Send request to booking@selftravels.com or call (888) 6607582 Ext. 1 Drivers: $2,000.00 Sign-On Bonus! Home Nightly! Albany, NY Flatbed! CDL-A, 1yr. Exp. Req. Estenson Logistics Apply: www.goelc.com 1-866-336-9642 FIREWOOD Outdoor Wood Furnace Central Boiler #5036, built in 2006, good condition, $4500. 518-327-5359 HOME IMPROVEMENTS HAS YOUR BUILDING SHIFTED OR SETTLED? Contact Woodford Brothers Inc, for straightening, leveling, foundation and wood frame repairs at 1-800-OLD-BARN. www.woodfordbros.com. "Not applicable in Queens county" REPLACEMENT WINDOWS $189 INSTALLED. White double hung, tilt-in. $50.00 rebate on all Energy Star Windows. Lifetime Warranty.

Credit cards accepted. Call Rich @ 1-866-272-7533 REAL ESTATE $29,000 REMODELED 2 BDRM, .3 acre, Rte. 9, Front Street, Keeseville, NY. Live in or a P/E Ratio of 5 to 1 investment. 518-3356904 1 ACRE OF LAND at Wood Rd., West Chazy, NY, close to schools, nice location. Please call 518-4932478 for more information.

ADIRONDACK “BY OWNER” AdkByOwner.com 1000+ photo listings of local real estate for sale, vacation rentals & timeshares. Owners: List with us for only $299 per year. Visit online or call 518-891-9919

REAL ESTATE ALTONA, NY 3 BR/2 BA, Single Family Home, built in 1994, Perfect entertainment home, peaceful country setting 15 minutes from Plattsburgh. Large deck, 28' pool, patio with built in gas grill, 2 car garage with workshop. A MUST SEE 518-5700896 $105,000

BUILDING AND LOT in Moriah 1.3+ acres, paved driveway, town water and sewer. Can be used for residential and/or commercial, Asking $45,000.

518-546-3568 MORRISONVILLE, NY 4 BR/2.5 BA, Single Family Home, 1,920 square feet, built in 1998, Colonial Cape, attached 2 car garage, gas fireplace, finished basement, large fenced in backyard with above ground swimming pool on corner lot. Located in Morrisonville in the Saranac School District. Great Family Neighborhood. $229,500 Call 518-726-0828 Dfirenut@gmail.com

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