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Emily Pinheiro holds Pansy, a bottle-fed Katahdin lamb, at the First Annual 4H Sheep and Goat Camp in Westport on Saturday, June 14. Nineteen kids from Essex and Clinton counties participated in the inaugral two-day event designed to teach young learners elements of husbandry. Sheep herding is becoming increasingly attractive in the area, said organizers, due to the low acreage required for their care.

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Essex County BOE preps for GOP primary

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ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ In a non-descript office on the west end of the Essex County Government Center, away from the clamor of the two Republican candidates fighting to win their party’s nomination to replace outgoing Congressman Bill Owens (D-Plattsburgh), officials are engaged in a quieter, yet no less vital, task: Preparing for the nuts and bolts of the GOP primary election on Tuesday, June 24.

Only registered Republicans are allowed to vote. There are 12,229 of them in the county (or about 51.6 percent of registered voters, a number that shrinks to 46.9 percent when you prune away those considered inactive), all of whom registered before the cut-off for federal elections on May 30.

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Voting machines await transfer to polling places in Essex County ahead of the Republican primary on Tuesday, June 24 to determine the party’s nominee for New York’s 21st Congressional District.

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ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ Which is more lethal: A flying lion with talons or a landbound eagle with an untamed mane?

It’s a question that Elizabethtown-Lewis and Westport will have to kick around as they enter into the nascent stages of merging their boys varsity and girls modified soccer teams.

Enrollment has been dropping in the districts, said both ELCS and Westport Superintendents Scott Osborne and Dr. John Gallagher, and fewer students from those that remain are interested in participating in interscholastic sports.

Now, they need to pivot to offense to ensure all students have a chance to participate.

‘RESPONSIBILITY’ “We want to have variety and depth for kids,” Osborne told the ELCS board and members of the public at the school’s monthly board meeting June 10. “And I also have a responsibility for the community to make sure we’re fiscally efficient.”

The districts have already received approval for the merger on an as-needed basis.

“We are not, at this time, at the point of full-on sports mergers,” Osborne later said in a phone interview. “We feel as if we can maintain our own teams. That’s a good thing for kids, too.”

Gallagher stressed the merger is a way to preserve opportunities for all students.

“We don’t cut anybody,” he said.

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Westport resident donates speedboat to downstate camp

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pete@denpubs.com LEWIS — Essex County Sheriff Richard Cutting was jubilant: “You know how new tires come with the blue around the treads?” he asked. “This has still got the blue around the treads.”

Downstairs, in Essex County Sheriff’s Office’s garage, a 19foot 2007 Stingray glistened under the waning afternoon rays.

Indeed, the trailer tires were ringed by a rich cerulean blue.

“It’s just in beautiful shape.”

The vessel was donated to the Sheriff’s Department by Westport resident James Bullard. He determined it insufficient for his nautical purposes and wanted to pass it off to a more erstwhile navigator.

“It was what you might call a hasty purchase,” he said. “For the kind of riding I prefer, that’s a boat for taking people waterskiing — I’m more of a canal cruiser.”

Bullard purchased the Stingray but found it tough to navigate in the locks of Lake Champlain and Central New York’s Finger Lakes.

“The profile is so low, it’s pretty easy to have some close calls if not some actual hits with debris in the lake, of which there is a plentiful supply,” he said.

So he decided to trade it for something more suitable. This winter, as he pondered a solution, inspiration came in an unlikely place: Waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles in Elizabethtown.

“There are various ways to donate boats,” said Bullard. “I have had a joking relationship with [County Clerk] Joe Provoncha over the years. I picked up the phone and two seconds later, I was talking with Sheriff Cutting.”

“They had a grand time,” said Provoncha. “It was a brilliant idea to donate it to the department.”

FOR THE KIDS The Stingray — a sassy-looking crimson and cream-colored unit — will be used to ferry kids across the kaje at Camp Iroquois, the New York State Sheriff’s Association Summer Camp in Keuka County this summer.

The camp is for children 9-12 years old who would use the classic American summer camp experience.

Promotional materials say the getaway uses sports instruction and other meaningful group activities to create a positive environment for physical and social development.

Essex County has an annual allotment of eight campers each year. “We rotate the slots between our schools and regularly send these children over,” said Cutting.

This year’s participants will include a pair each from Ticond-

eroga, Crown Point, Moriah and Westport.

They will spend the week with 130 other campers from across the state. Officials at each school will select the kids.

Cutting said the pairing adds to the comfort level and bumps enrollment.

This camp is free for the kids chosen. Annual donations from the New York State Sheriff’s Association fund supports this camp.

“We try to keep donations at $25 or below,” said Christopher O’Brien, the association’s executive director. “Anything more than that sends a false message.”

As for Bullard, whom Cutting named a lifelong friend of law enforcement after he handed over the keys, he’s already got his eye on another vessel, a smaller work boat advertised by a seller in Maine.

Westport resident James Bullard (left) has found a new recipient for his boat, the New York State Sheriff’s Association Camp in Keuka County.

He gifted it to Essex County Sheriff Richard Cutting on Wednesday, June 11.

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Schoch inducted into Outdoorsmen Hall of Fame

By Jon Hochschartner jon@denpubs.com

RAY BROOK — Dr. Nina Schoch was recently inducted into the New York State Outdoorsmen Hall of Fame. The New York State Outdoorsmen Hall of Fame is an organization dedicated to honoring the sportsmen and women who have made significant contributions to conservation or preserving the heritage of outdoor sports.

Dr. Schoch was recognized for her extensive research and outreach efforts focusing on the Adirondack Common Loon population. Since 1999, Dr. Schoch has coordinated many scientific studies and conservation programs to increase our understanding of, as well as public awareness about, factors threatening Adirondack loons and their habitats.

“I am extremely honored to receive this recognition by the New York State Outdoorsmen Hall of Fame,” Dr. Schoch said. “It is quite a thrill to know the many years we have devoted to loon conservation are appreciated by the residents and sportsmen of New York. I am also very grateful to my many collaborators and supporters who have enabled us to conduct our loon conservation efforts.”

Dr. Schoch and her field staff are currently monitoring more than 200 color-banded loons throughout the Adirondack Park to learn about the impact of mercury pollution on the reproductive success of Adirondack loons. Other research projects include using cameras to determine factors that affect loon nesting success and geolocators to learn about the migration patterns of Adirondack loons.

John Sheehan of the Adirondack Council was enthusiastic about Dr. Schoch’s induction.

“That’s great news and very well deserved,” Sheehan said.

“Nina has been a pioneer in monitoring and improving the health of loons throughout the park. She has done most of the basic research into loon health, mercury contamination and migratory patterns.”

Sheehan said Dr. Schoch has not only improved understanding of what hurts loons, but has also made good recommendations to the state about how to protect them.

“Loons are very important to the park as part of the environment and a healthy ecosystem,” Sheehan said. “But they’re also important to tourism. People love loons. They come here to see them. And they’re really the symbol of the Adirondack wilderness.”

Dr. Schoch has also been instrumental in developing many educational and outreach programs, including such school curricula as Science on the Fly!, and the Loon Center’s fishing line recycling program to address the increasing threat of fishing line entanglement experienced by Adirondack loons. Dr. Schoch will again be heading the Adirondack Loon Celebration this coming

Dr. Nina Schoch was recently inducted into the New York State Outdoorsmen Hall of Fame. Outdoor writer Joe Hackett presented her with the plaque on a Ray Brook Pond.

Columbus Day weekend, which will be a day of unique loonrelated events for the whole family to enjoy!

The mission of Biodiversity Research Institute is to assess emerging threats to wildlife and ecosystems through collaborative research, and to use scientific findings to advance environmental awareness and inform decision makers. BRI’s Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation is dedicated to improving the overall health of the environment, especially air and water quality, through collaborative research and outreach focusing on the natural history of the common loon and conservation issues affecting loon populations and their aquatic habitats.

To learn more about Dr. Schoch and loon conservation in the Adirondacks, contact BRI’s Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation at adkloon@briloon.org or (888) 749-5666 x 145, visit www.briloon.org and www.briloon.org/adkloon, or like BRI‘s Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation on Facebook at www. facebook.com/adkloon to keep updated about BRI’s loon research and outreach efforts in the Adirondack Park and elsewhere in North America.

Essex Fire Dept. to sponsor fireworks

ESSEX — The Essex Fire Department will sponsor their town’s July 4th parade and fireworks. This parade is being dedicated in honor of recently deceased Chief, David S. Lansing.

It will step off from the Catholic Church at the Intersection of State Route 22 and Blockhouse Road into the Hamlet of Essex promptly at 11 a.m.

Commitments have already been received from The William Nolan Post 405, Honor Guard, Willsboro, NY, Plattsburgh Police Pipes and Drum band and Shriner’s Clowns. Penelope the Clown, always a crowd favorite, will be set up at her usual location in front of the Essex Ice Cream Cafe doing face painting and balloon art.

A fireworks extravaganza will begin shortly after dusk on Saturday, July 5 at its usual location. For further information or to enter the parade, please call Wayne at 963-4060. Further information will be forthcoming regarding other July 4th weekend festivities in the Essex area.

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ow that summer is here, while your sprucing up your property or if you’re an avid gardener, the Lewis Community Garden is hosting a Perennial Plant Sale June 22 beginning at 2 p.m. at the Lewis Congregational church. They are also looking for plant donations that can be dropped off at the church anytime. The proceeds from this sale will be used to create a new Serenity Garden. For more information, contact Kathy at 873-6493.

It’s time to order your subscription for the 2014 Depot Theatre Summer series. Excellent performances titled “My May, Great Tuna, and Pete ‘N’ Keely” will be on this season’s main stage, among many other great presentations.

Tickets begin at $26 for students/seniors and $29 for single tickets. Check out the details of their new performances and schedule at their website www.depotthreatre.org. or call 9624449. You may also email them at tickets@ depotthreatre.org. Performances are held on Thursdays through Sundays beginning July 11 and continue through Aug. 31.

Calling all fishermen, women and children!

Keeseville The flag ceremony on Flag Day was well done and a beautiful event. My thanks to the Elks for such a great ceremony.

Also my apologies to the Elks as I received notice of their annual pig-n-swig after my column was already sent in for publication. I made a note to watch out for it next year.

June 26 at 7 p.m. John N. Clarke, retired principal of Keeseville Central School and the AuSable Valley Central School District will reminisce on his days as a teacher and principal at the Keeseville Elementary School. He will also give details about the formation of the present AuSable Valley Central School. The event is free, and the public is encouraged to attend.

The event will be in the Anderson Falls Heritage House Museum on 96 Clinton Street in Keeseville. Be sure to visit the ongoing Emmett Pine display as well.

The North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association will have a two-hour mini-bus tour of sites in Keeseville and Peru June 21 leaving at the Museum at 1131 Mace Chasm Road at 9:30 a.m. sharp. This tour is $10

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his Sunday evening, June 22, Cynthia Wallace will give a talk called “Don’t Miss The Rapture” at 7 p.m. at the Essex Community Church. Ms. Wallace, who holds a Phd. from Cambridge University, is a lawyer and international economic law expert. She recently came out with a book of the same title.

Although it’s a bit off in the distance, the concert series at the Essex Community Church starts off with a bang July 4 with a performance by Carol Williams on the organ. Ms. Williams is the organist for the city of San Diego, California and has played in Essex on the fourth for a number of years. The show starts at 7:30 p.m.

We are in the time of year when the days are at their longest and the nights the shortest. Assuming a clear night and no moon, the time from when all sunlight disappears from the sky in the evening until when it returns the next morning is called astronomical twilight. Right now, our astronomical twilight runs from a little after 11 p.m. to about quarter to 3 a.m., so it’s really dark for less than four hours a night. Essex is at 44.2 degrees north. As you travel further north, the nights become shorter until you reach latitude 48.5 degrees north or about 150 miles north of Montreal. There, it stays light all night. Although to see the sun at midnight, you need to travel to the Arctic Circle at 66 degrees north. Barrow, Alaska on the Arctic Ocean, is the only sizable US community above the circle.

This is also an excellent time of year to see ravens and crows together. Ravens are larger by about a third than crows, although a big crow

The 1st Annual Boquet River Fish Fest is June 28 at the Elizabethtown Fish and Game Club on County Route 8/E-town-Wadhams Road from 10 a.m. until noon. If you’ve never gone fishing before and would like to try it, here’s your chance. No fishing license or equipment is needed. It will be provided for you, along with instructions. There will be some great fishy crafts for the kids. This is in association with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation FREE fishing weekend. For more details, call 873-6493.

At the same time, sign up for the Annual Elizabethtown Fish and Game Club’s Fishing Tournament at Lincoln Pond July 13 beginning at 6 a.m. Fish for pike, perch, bass and more.

This is an awesome fun day for the whole family with prizes, raffles and much more. For more information and to register, contact Angela Wallace at 873-3277. Pre-registration ends June 30. Fee is $10 or $20 after this date.

If you you didn’t catch it, the Essex County Courthouse began their summer hours, from now through Aug. 29. Hours of business are 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

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Kathy L. Wilcox • 873-5000

he North Country SPCA would like to alert you to a change of date for the Annual Golf Tournament to be held in Westport, NY. The event has been postponed with a new date of July 25. You won’t want to miss this extravaganza, with opportunities to win cash prizes! Each winning team will win $400, but the festivities and fun will be had by everyone who participates. Enjoy a Chinese Raffle, buffet lunch and complementary hor d’oeuvres, all at the Westport Country Club.

For more information, call 518-873-5000 or visit our website http://www.ncspca.org/.

Our featured pet this week is Jasmine, a black-and-white, tuxedo-patterned Domestic Shorthair-mix. Jasmine came to us as a stray, very frightened of people and terrified of the shelter environment. However, she is slowly warming up to the gentle attention of the shelter staff, and she has come to like the idea of regular meals, being petted and a warm place to sleep. With a kind and patient person in her life, we are sure little Jazzy will make a wonder-

Westport Kyle Page • kmpage1217@charter.net per person with reservations suggested. A visit to the museum following the tour is included.

I’ve been hearing great things about the pizza at the North Country Club Restaurant. I plan on checking it out soon myself. I did go this past weekend to Pleasant Corners and enjoyed my food immensely as always. Straightforward good, down home cooking just the way I like it. For the size of our community, we do have some great places to eat. Sadly, I did see a space for lease sign on the door of Little Italy Restaurant.

In the spot where we have our Iron Truss Bridge, we used to have a gorgeous wooden covered bridge back in the 1850s. Sadly, 10 years after it was built a snow storm leaving three-feet of new snow and high winds collapsed the bridge, which was not rebuilt until the Iron Truss bridge in the 1870s.

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 and a small raven can look very close in size. Ravens are notorious egg thieves, grabbing other birds’ eggs to feed their young. They’re able to carry one egg in their craw, a food storage pouch in the throat and another in their bill. Of course, the bird whose progeny are about to become dinner will give chase or mount an attack if a raven comes close to their nest. If you see a huge black bird fleeing from a smaller black bird, that’s likely to be a raven running from a crow.

Community Concerts to launch

ESSEX — Essex Community Concerts will present the first performance in their 2014 summer concert series on Friday, July 4 with internationally acclaimed concert organist Carol Williams: 7:30 p.m at the Essex Community Church, $10 admission includes refreshments. The following weekend, Dan Berggren and Carl Heilman are slated to present an evening of Adirondack sights and sounds at a fundraiser for the series. The event? Carl’s “I Am the Adirondacks” multi-media presentation, plus Dan’s blend of songs and stories. “This isn’t a typical concert,” said organizer Peggy Staats. July 11, 7:30 p.m.

New hours for Treasurer’s Office

ELIZABETHTOWN — The Essex County Treasurer’s Office will be open 8 a.m to 4 p.m during July and August (7/1 to 8/31). The office will revert back to regular hours as of September 1.

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estport’s volunteer firefighters and ambulance squad members have asked me to pass along a big “thank you!” to all in the community who have so generously offered their support recently, whether with a cash donation or an in-kind contribution of goods or services. It means a lot to all of us to know that people are so ready to help, and we truly appreciate your support. As I’ve mentioned a few times now, Saturday, June 21 is the Westport Firemen’s Golf Tournament, and so I would add our thanks to all the businesses and individuals who sponsored a hole, donated an item for the silent auction, or put a team together to compete. And wish all the players good luck, as well.

The Chamber of Commerce has found an expert, Virginia Westbrook, to put together a new self-guided tour of Westport and Wadhams and would like to put her in touch with anyone who has memories and stories to share about our community’s rich past. The tour will be downloadable to visitors’ personal electronic devices but you won’t have to worry about that part.

You can just sit down with Virginia for a little while and tell her your story, and she’ll do the rest. If you’re interested, call Dee Carroll at 962-

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he weather was not great this past week but that did not stop people from turning out to the special events this past week. The new senior assisted living building celebrated their one year anniversary this past Thursday. A goodly number joined in to enjoy some speakers, music, visiting the residents, tours and a great picnic style meal at supper time. It is hard to believe that this service has been here now for a year in our community.

The Heritage Museum opened for the season this past weekend. They are featuring Military Uniforms from different branches of the services along with other military items. Once again, this year Mrs. Sheehan’ s school class has entered an exhibit of older items from their families and wrote a short story about their item. This is all worth paying a visit to the Museum this season.

Another great event was held on Saturday as they rededicated the monument honoring the Battle of Willsboro Falls and Col. Ransom Noble’s involvement. This monument has been here in this downtown park for many years, but it was in very bad shape. So, some of the groups of the era of this battle assisted in getting the monument cleaned and repainted and the plaques polished up. It looks like new and encourage people to stop and take a close up look. This event also had many in attendance.

Jasmine ful best friend. She is a petite little girl with the cutest round face and huge golden eyes. Please stop by and meet Jasmine today - you won’t want to miss out on this sweet girl.

Colin Wells • WestportNYNews@gmail.com 4899 or email dee@shipstore.com.

And Thursdays are shaping up to be the liveliest day of the week this season. Judith Moore returns this summer for Story Hour at the Westport Library Association, which takes place every Thursday at 10 a.m. Children of all ages are welcome. Also on Thurdays, Emmy-award winning trumpeter Taylor Haskins will host nine Community Concerts at 7:30 p.m. starting July 3, in the Performance Pavilion at Ballard Park (I’ll have details each weekbefore the upcoming performance).

Starting June 19, Champlain Area Trails (CATS) summer intern Charlotte Staats will lead “Thursdays on the Trail with Charlotte” projects each Thursday throughout the summer. I’ll also try to have details for you each week on the upcoming week’s project with Charlotte, who graduated as class valedictorian from Westport Central last year and is currently a sophomore at Clarkson, where she’s majoring in Environmental Science & Policy and Biology. In addition to the Thursday outings, she’ll be working with CATS staff and volunteers to maintain trails and learn about land conservation as well as the workings of non-profits in general.

Janice Allen • 963-8912 • allens@willex.com The local Fire Department and Auxiliary once again made the great Father’s Day Breakfast available that people look forward to each year.

The Willsboro United Methodist Church was blessed on this Father’s Day for their whole Belzile family of children, and their partners were in attendance to honor their Father Dan Belzile.

It was a blessing to us all. He has much to be proud of to have such a wonderful family.

The town was a buzz with so many yard sales all around the community. There were lots of bargains, and this also is a great annual event that many look forward to each year.

The Farmer’s Market is gearing to start their weekly offerings on Thursday’s up on the Station Road/Rt. 22. hopeful that you add them to your around town list of events.

The weeks ahead are the wind down of the school classes and graduation, followed by the Alumni Annual Banquet June 28, so this will make the month of June fly past and put us into the heat of the summer season of events.

Happy Birthday to: Chuck Krotz June 22, Eric McCauliffe June 26, Kim Buck June 28, Ken Stafford June 28, Kristen Young June 28, Ann Marcotte June 28. Happy Anniversary to Nancy & Sherman Randall June 28.

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Businessman not eligible for Willsboro Board of Ed

By Jon Hochschartner jon@denpubs.com

WILLSBORO — Herb Longware, who obtained the most votes in May for a Willsboro Board of Education seat, will not be eligible to serve due to a potential conflict of interest with his business, Cable Communications of Willsboro. Cable Communications of Willsboro and Willsboro Central School have had a long-term contractual arrangement for internet and cable service.

Superintendent Stephen Broadwell said it never occurred to him that seating Longware would be a potential conflict of interest.

“It didn’t register,” Broadwell said. “I didn’t investigate that until after.”

After the election and research, it was determined that New York State General Municipal Law prohibits any officer, including board members, from having a direct interest in a contract over which they have any responsibility to negotiate or approve. This is true even if the business is the only service provider or if the member refrains from voting on any potential conflicts or issues regarding his business.

“I’m disappointed,” Longware said, adding that shortly after the election the question of his eligibility was raised. The school consulted with two attorneys who agreed that seating

Longware could represent a potential conflict of interest.

“It surprised me. It came out of the blue,” he said.

Longware said he was taken off guard because there is currently a member of the board that works for a company that does business with the school. But this person did not own the company.

“That apparently is the difference,” Longware said.

Still the businessman said he did not believe he was treated unfairly.

“From what I saw from the school board law, it was pretty clear,” Longware said.

Broadwell said it was unfortunate the voters’ wishes would not be able to be fulfilled.

“As the only wired internet provider, Cable Communications of Willsboro has provided quality technology services to our school district for many years,” the superintendant said.

“We appreciate the technology, both internet and cable, his company has provided to the district as well as his willingness to volunteer to serve his community as a board of education member.”

Longware will not be taking the oath of office and his seat will be vacated at which time the board of education will determine how to proceed with the vacancy.

ASV announces summer fun run schedule

AUSABLE VALLEY — A series of free six-night series of races for all ages and ability levels sponsored by the Jay and Black Brook and Keeseville Youth Commissions have been scheduled.

Distances are quarter-mile, half-mile, mile and 5K, with quarter-mile suggested ages 3-5, half-mile for ages 6-8 and mile and 5K for all others.

Races are slated on Monday nights from June 30 ‘til July 14, 2014 and again from July 28 to August 11. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m., races start at 6 p.m. at AuSable Valley School, 1273 NYS Route 9N, Clintonville.

Free t-shirts will be available for those that participate in four or more of the nights.

For questions, contact AuSable Valley Track and Field and Cross Country Coach Sean Ganter at 834-9284, 593-6021 or Jami at 569-3901 or ortiz34@frontiernet.net. Follow on www.facebook.com/ AusableValleyFunRunWalk for more information.

BBQ party at E’town Social Center

ELIZABETHTOWN — Neighborhood newcomers Adirondack Outreach to bring a free summer kick-off party to town on Thursday, June 26, from 5:30 until 7:30 at the Elizabethtown Social Center.

Includes BBQ dinner, bounce house, games, cotton candy, snow cones, popcorn and more.

E’town, Lewis ready youth commission

Essex County Health and Safety Officer Seth Pellotti presents Vicky Heussi, Essex County’s Director of Safety Organization and Staff Development, with a 2014 PERMA award. Heussi was recognized by the state for her work to monitor “disgruntled and possibly violent clients” utilizing the county’s Department of Social Services. “It’s nice to be recognized for what we do here,” said Pellotti.

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ELIZABETHTOWN — The Elizabethtown-Lewis Youth Commission will begin the 2014 Summer Program on Monday, July 7, 2014.The program will be held at Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School and run Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm. It is open to children residing in the Elizabethtown-Lewis School District who have are completing kindergarten thru sixth grade. There is still time to register! Registration packets or more information can be obtained by contacting the program director, Paul Pulsifer, by phone at 5690-1990 or email at youth_commission@ hotmail.com

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Communication is the key he San Antonio Spurs just showed every basketball fan in America that when a team comes together, they can do something

special.

The Spurs did not have the marquee name player (that honor went to the Miami Heat and LeBron James, arguably the greatest player of this generation) or an inflated payroll. They had a mixture of players from different backgrounds who came together to make each other better.

On the court, the team worked together. The only way this could have been accomplished is through practice, patience and communication.

On a playing field or court, communication can come in verbal forms, such as calling a play or helping teammates to know their responsibilities, or in physical forms like raising an eyebrow to tell a teammate to cut to the basket or pointing to where the pass will be delivered. No matter what, communication is vital to a successful team.

In the North Country, some teams and schools are facing the stress of declining enrollments equaling a lack in the number of youth needed to play middle and high school sports, especially among the schools in Section VII/Class D, which holds the lowest enrollment numbers in the region. Several schools have already consolidated athletic programs, creating the Minerva/Newcomb Mountaineers and Indian Lake/Long Lake Orange. Others have combined for individual sports, best exemplified by the Emus track and field team, a combination of Elizabethtown-Lewis, Keene, Moriah and Westport.

Of late, we have reported that ELCS and Westport have started to talk about more merged sports programs. This spring, the two schools combined their modified (typically students in grades 7-9) baseball and softball programs, with one team playing games in Elizabethtown and the other in Westport. Now, the schools are looking to do the same with the modified girls and varsity boys (typically grades 10-12) soccer programs.

Willsboro has just completed its fourth season of not fielding a varsity baseball team. Furthermore it was not even able to field a modified or junior varsity program (which can take students from all eligible grades depending on a physical for younger athletes), signifying what may be the unfortunate end to an entire spring sports program where a once proud ball tradition stood.

This also would not be Westport’s first time down the merged team road for a sport other than track, as they combined with Keene for the two-year boys spring sports era known as “Beagle-ball.”

For these schools or any others looking at the need to merge sports or, let’s be honest, even academic reasons, communication is going to be the key.

In Schroon Lake, Athletic Director Lee Silvernail

invited the community to a public forum on the future of Wildcat athletics which took place June 17.

Schroon Lake has already been affected. This spring, the school was without a modified baseball program, which meant students in seventh grade who are barred from advancing to the varsity level by the state had no chance to play organized baseball — too young for varsity and too old for little league.

Silvernail is giving the community the chance to shape the future of how they want their sports programs to be handled, whether it be through combined gender teams, merged teams, or only fielding a varsity or modified squad, depending on numbers.

We commend Silvernail and Schroon Lake for taking this initiative. This is the way we hope all school districts approaching this topic would communicate with their parents and students as they head down a very sensitive road, no matter what the outcome of the public hearing and any further planning. If you are a school district or districts looking to merge teams and you are not having similar forums and hearings, we would strongly suggest you do so.

For many of our small town communities, high school sports is something to rally behind. It designates us as Eagles, or Lions, or Eagles, or Blue Bombers, or Eagles, or Warriors, or Eagles (yes, we have noticed there’s four teams locally with the same nickname). All over the area, signs have popped up at the edge of town indicating their school team won the Section VII title or made it to a state championship game. People hold on to these memories made through sports and may see the combining of two teams as cheapening those sacred reflections.

They may also feel bringing two schools together will lessen their child’s chance of participating in high school sports since it has been ages since anyone in a Class D school has heard the word “cut,” without looking at the possibility that a merge could actually lead to an increased opportunity through the addition of a junior varsity program, giving an option of three viable teams instead of two which are somewhere between fledgling and nonexistent.

This is a situation where no matter what a school or schools decide to do, someone is going to be upset that their school nickname is going away or that their kid can’t play school sports because there was not enough interest to field a team and no one wanted to merge. In the world of high school sports, this may very well be a no-win situation.

But, one thing can lessen the impact of any and all decisions made and bring communities closer together as they face these new North Country realities, and that is communication. ÑD

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Let’s be honest

ith so much the country. riding on It starts with honest and sinour eleccere campaigns, based on facts tions these days, is it too and issues. Voters are eager to much to ask for a little learn about those who seek oftrue honesty? fice but all too often their choices Election stakes have are distorted with character asalways been high, but sassinations and bitter battles given the current world over issues that mean little to the activities and the ecolives of those who need repreDan Alexander nomic troubles at home, sentation.

Thoughts from this election represents It is important to remember Behind the Pressline an opportunity to send candidates know how to win a clear message to those votes with buzz words and who govern in Washington. promises. Prior life experiences play an With the New York Primary next week important role in how effective they will be and the Vermont Primary still two full if elected. Would you want someone doing months off, we are left with four months surgery on you or a loved one just because of reputation bashing, truth twisting, mud they told you they were up to the task or slinging and everything but the honest that the other choice didn’t pay a parking truth about those seeking our votes. meter fine? Obviously not. Instead, you Eric Cantor’s recent loss in the Virginia would want to know their success record in Congressional Republican Primary hope- prior surgeries and you would want every fully sends shockwaves to the two political assurance that you were in good hands, not establishments that the voters want repre- just with the surgeon, but with those assistsentatives who are focused on their needs ing him or her in your procedure. and not those of the parties. Despite CanThe actions and decisions of our elected tor’s national party role as House Major- officials or lack thereof in the next few years ity Leader, Virginia’s Republicans made it will affect your life and those of your chilclear that he was no longer an acceptable dren and grandchildren. We can’t afford representative for their interests. Leading to get this wrong by sending people who the Republican charge in Congress and place self interests before the interests of traveling around the nation raising money the country. I urge you to watch the debates for the party were apparently not a priority and attend candidate nights. Ask quesfor Virginia Republicans. tions so as to understand what really moCantor out spent his opponent $5.7 mil- tives these people to seek office and what lion to $230,000, and was likely instrumen- their goals in life and career are. Don’t be tal in elevating his opponent David Brat’s swayed by negative campaigning without name and visibility, who said in his victory a true understanding of the facts and when speech, “Dollars do not vote, you (the vot- those are unavailable to you, focus on the ers) do”. information you do know and your comCantor commented in his concession mon sense. speech: “Voters don’t embrace novel dark Let’s make sure when we pull the levers horse challengers so much as they grow in the ballet booth this election year, we do increasingly dissatisfied with the perfor- so based on facts, issues and with confimance of the incumbents.” dence that the candidates we are selecting In recent years the country has seen little to represent us will be accountable to their leadership coming from Washington. One constituents. Our country needs dedicated scandal after another and endless bickering public servants who have a genuine interas the two parties seek to discredit the oth- est in fixing the nation’s problems and uniter. Perhaps, just perhaps, America is ready ing the country once again behind our comto stand up and say enough is enough. We mon interests. would rather clean house and start over with a new slate of leaders who will be atDan Alexander is publisher and CEO of tentive to the needs of their constituents Denton Publications. He may be reached at and seek solutions to the problems facing dan@denpubs.com.

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Question of the Week: Do you believe there is a drug problem in the North Country?

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Yes, I think there is a drug problem in Clinton County. However, I think our law enforcement is excellent at responding to the situation.

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It’s been a big, potent problem for many years. The drugs have changed — they’re more available then they were 40 years ago.

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Letters to the Editor

Thank you voters!

To the Editor: I would like to thank the voters of the Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School District for their support during the recent school board election.

I have worked with children and advocated for their educational needs for 33 years during my career in education. Your vote of confidence in my ability to serve as a board member will now allow me to continue my advocacy.

As I prepare to execute my duties as a board member on July 1, I want to assure you that I will be receptive to the ideas of community members, responsive to the questions and concerns of all interested parties, and reflective upon the input of all stakeholders prior to decision making.

My goal is to ensure that our children receive a quality education at a cost which is affordable to the members of our small community. Thank you again for your vote of confidence in my ability to achieve this goal.

Darlene Hooper, New Russia

Kite Fest a hit

To the Editor: East Branch Friends of the Arts would like to thank all the wonderful friends, neighbors and visitors who came out on Fathers Day to fly kites and have fun in nature’s stadium at Marcy Field.

This year’s theme was “Harmony.” Special thanks go to the talented vocalists who entertained us throughout the day led by our own Emcee Bob Andrews. A mixed chorale sang four sets of rounds and campfire songs and a men’s ensemble did a beautiful rendition of Balm in Gilead that can be heard on EBFA’s Facebook page.

We also want to thank the students from Keene Central School who sold kites at a brisk pace until they ran out and Rob Hastings and his Rivermede Farm crew for their hard work running a very busy food and beverage concession all day long. Not to mention Town Supervisor Bill Ferebee and his team who have helped us plan this event from the very start and the New York Kite Enthusiasts (NYKE) members who come each year with their spectacular kites, banners, bols, bubble machine and, for the first time this year, air cannon that launched candy into the air to the great delight of kids of all ages!

Kite Fest 2014 was made possible, in part, by the Essex County Arts Council CAP Grant supported by the Essex County Board of Supervisors.

Leslie Shipps, Keene Valley

Smoke and mirrors

To the Editor: Mr. Fenimore’s obsessive attacks on Margaret Bartley are in To the Editor, First stone thrown; What a shame that candidates cannot speak to the issues instead of throwing stones. In politics, the press and the mailboxes know who threw first. In 2012 about $2.3 million in shadow (PAC) money was spent against Owens, in favor of Doheny. No candidate can comment on PAC ads (with Crossroads or any super PAC). By law they are to have no influence or input with them whatsoever. Matt could not interact when Crossroads backed him in 2012, just as Elise cannot now. All candidates can do is control their own message.

Matt knows this background and yet he threw the first stone by dispensing three separate attack mailers against Elise, stamped paid for by Doheny. For him to cry foul against her for the PAC ads, then on 6.10.14 ask for a truce and want issue ads only, is somewhat humorous in the face of yet another attack mailer arriving today 6.12.14. You have not and will not see any attack ads with the disclaimer Paid for by Stefanik.

Elise Stefanik has run a campaign on the high road and about the issues while having to respond in defense of misnomers about her.

Like a majority of North Country folks, I am not from here, but I am a proud member of our community. Elise was born 2 hours south of here, started out as a summer girl and is a proud resident today. If we did not welcome people born elsewhere, we wouldn't have our dentist, the majority of our town board, zoning board and planning board. What a shame not to like or vote for a person who is qualified and calls Willsboro home. What a bonus it will be for Willsboro and Essex County when she wins!

Mr. Dohenys false outrage rings a little off key and that is why I will be changing my vote of 2010 and 2012 from Doheny to Elise Stefanik on June 24th..

Paid by Win Belanger, Willsboro resident and voter

part a smoke-and-mirrors tactic to deflect attention from his and his brother-in-law’s less-than-stellar records.

Where is an honest-to-goodness fact finder when you really need one? An entity that is not vindictive and does not have an ax to grind?

Answer: the NYS Comptroller’s Office. Go to osc.state.ny.us/ localgov/ to find the truth and, unfortunately, the scathing report that revealed the shenanigans that went on during Mr. Fenimore‘s tenure on the Elizabethtown Town Board.

And where was this tenacious watchdog then? Was he simply asleep at the switch, or did he encourage and condone the voodoo accounting practices that this report exposed?

For instance, why were there discrepancies between the bank statement and general ledger balances ranging from $260 to $140,260? That’s right, $140,260!

Why were four of seven expenditure accounts that the Comptroller reviewed over-expended?

Why did capital project balances vary significantly between accounting records, bank balances and the Town’s annual report? Financial reports provided to the Board by Mr. Fenimore’s brother-in-law did not accurately reflect actual financial activity which limited the Board’s ability to make informed financial decisions.

Why, instead of transferring appropriations from accounts where funding provided in the budget was not needed into accounts that were in danger of being over expended, they inappropriately transferred expenditures from over-expended accounts to accounts with appropriations remaining in order to keep expenditures in individual accounts under the budgeted figures?

Why were internal controls over the Town’s fuel inventory and usage not appropriately designed to adequately safeguard the Town’s fuel?

And, these “discrepencies,” unfortunately, are only the tip of the iceberg.

But, have you noticed? We haven’t heard a peep out of Mr. Fenimore regarding any of these activities, and I would wager a bet you won‘t.

It took a good part of Ms. Bartley’s first term in office, with the assistance of her clerk and an outside financial expert, to unscramble and straighten out the mess that was the Town’s financial records. So until Mr. Fenimore does some explaining as to the Comptroller’s charges, and until he is able to get his facts straight, he is fooling no one with his hypocritical and meanspirited stone throwing at Ms. Bartley.

Evelyn Hatch, Former Elizabethtown Town Board and Planning Board Member

Piano by Nature To the Editor: I want to thank everyone who contributed in making the weekend Piano By Nature fundraising event a success. It really does take a village to make things happen- and in our case, people from several ‘villages’!

I’d like to especially thank our wonderful and supportive audiences, The Crary Foundation, Jim Kinley, Mary Bell, Liz Rapalee, The Meter Maids (Carole Harsh, Cherie LaDuke, Jennifer Scofield and Carla Brassard), The Kiwanis Club (and particularly ‘rain-man’ Kevin Hall and his crew of tent setter-uppers), Peggy Staats, Dan Linder, the Piano by Nature board (Nancy Fink, Carole Harsh, Barbara Lewis, Kevin Cooper, David Lartaud, Rob DeMuro, William Pfaff, and Jennifer Moore), Ernie’s, Essex County Printing- Lori Hall, the Valley News (Keith Lobdell and Pete DeMola), Press-Republican (Suzanne Moore, Robin Caudell), Lake Champlain Weekly, Bejamin Pomerance, Willex, Helen DeChant, Colin Wells, Kathy Recchia, and everyone who has helped us to get the word out about our concerts all season long.

We are so grateful and pleased to be able to continue bringing high-quality live music to the North Country year round!

Thank you all.

Rose Chancler Feinbloom, Artistic Director, Piano by Nature

Wilmington improving To the Editor: In recent years, Wilmington has been developing its recreational assets to make our community more attractive for residents, visitors and businesses. Our town parks have seen improvements ranging from new beach facilities and kayak rentals to a world-class mountain biking skills track to state-of-the-art skateboard ramps. State forest preserve lands around our com-

munity have new snowmobile trails, top-notch mountain biking trails and scenic hiking trails. The Ausable River continues to be one of our most valuable recreational assets. This time of year, seeing anglers with their fly-rods around town is as common as seeing snowboarders and skiers in winter.

The town just co-hosted with Team Placid Planet a cycling event that draws people from the Northeast and Canada, and is gearing up for the fourth annual Wilmington Whiteface Bike Fest Weekend, June 20-22. The weekend will include a “jump jam” with the Krushers BMX Stunt Team, a party at the beach with live music and local vendors, and two grueling races—the infamous uphill pedal to the castle on Whiteface Mountain, and the 100-kilometer mountain biking odyssey to Elizabethtown and back. (The latter is tough enough to qualify some finishers for Colorado’s gritty Leadville 100 bike race.)

One of the newest improvements around town is the installation of signs to help people find our recreational gems, thanks in large part to grants through New York Department of State and the Essex County Public Health Creating Healthy Places program. Also thanks to an Essex County grant, we will offer a new mountain biking shuttle service this year, dropping riders off at the start of the locally named “Poor Man’s Downhill,” a 3-mile, 1,200-foot descent, screamer of a ride that follows a state snowmobile trail.

There is more work to do and while we face many of the same challenges as other rural areas, the momentum is positive and the town is grateful for state and county grant funds, the support of the Whiteface Region Visitor’s Bureau, Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism, ORDA and Whiteface Mountain, NYSDEC, Barkeater Trails Alliance (BETA), citizen volunteers, as well as others helping to promote Wilmington’s recreational assets.

We’re looking forward to a busy summer!

Randy Preston Supervisor, Town of Wilmington

Free helmets given away To the Editor: Safe Kids Adirondack held its 4th annual Fittin’ Ur Noggin (F.U.N.) Ride on Friday, May 30. In one day, cyclists and volunteers traveled to five schools in Clinton County and fitted 488 children with a free bicycle helmet. In addition, SUNY Plattsburgh Campus Police Officer Robert Light visited each of the five schools to teach children how to ride their bicycle safely. It was a fast-paced yet rewarding day to give helmets to kids, knowing that many had none.

There were many partners and volunteers that made this event a success this year and have helped to keep our children safe. Participating schools were Northern Adirondack Elementary, Mooers Elementary, Rouses Point Elementary, Chazy Central and Cumberland Head Elementary.

We are so grateful to our sponsors: the David Reuter Free Helmet Fund, Wal-Mart, Pfizer Rouses Point, Plattsburgh Lions Club, Mountain View Pediatrics, Casella Waste Systems, Plattsburgh Rotary Club, Woodmen of the World Chapter 462, Safe Kids Worldwide, LaBarge Agency, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Light, Champlain/Rouses Point Rotary Club, Rouses Point Parent Support Group and Woodmen of the World Chapter 1016.

Volunteer helmet fitters and riders for the day kept everything moving quickly and on schedule. They included Bob Light, Mitch Carriere, Michelle Senecal, Molly Flynn, Karen Prevo, Chris Carpenter, Jonathan Martin, Rich Kozak, John Nichols, Elaine Reynolds and Anthony Pilcher. We would also like to extend a thank you to the school parents and volunteers who helped fit helmets.

We are so proud to be able to offer this event and owe a huge thank you to everyone who made it possible. Through outreach and education, we are saving lives and keeping kids safe.

Kerry Haley and Martha Passino Co-Coordinators Safe Kids Adirondack

Editorial hits the mark To the Editor: Mr. Alexander, in his passionate request for Mr. Rove to “please butt out” of the 21st Congressional District race, expresses what many Americans think about the involvement of super PAC’s in our political system.

My only hope is that as we approach the November election, he expresses the same outrage when and if the Koch brothers move in with their “ruthless attacks” against Aaron Wolf, the Democratic candidate. We’ll be watching.

Susan Forrest, North River

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June 21, 2014

Beverage distribution center plans expansion

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — A St. Armand-based beverage distributor, High Peaks Distributing, moved closer to expanding to their facility when the Essex County Board of Supervisors approved a tax break for the construction of a 13,000 square foot warehouse on Monday, June 9.

The warehouse would bump the assessment up to $1.4 million from $400,000.

Essex County Industrial Development Agency Co-Director Jody Olcott asked the board for a sales tax exemption for a payment in lieu of taxes grant, or PILOT agreement, a common device used as an incentive for business growth.

The St. Armand town council and Saranac Lake and Harrietstown school districts have already signed off, Olcott told the board, who voted unanimously to approve.

The tax break would issue a 50 percent property tax exemption the first year, 45 percent the second and would decrease by 5 percent annually.

High Peaks President Thomas McCraith said he was pleased with the progress.

McCraith said the business has grown since his family took ownership in 2011 and more space is required to bring in new products and to expand their geographic territory in the North Country, including Hamilton, Franklin and Clinton counties.

“This gives us an opportunity to expand product lines and gives us to room to maintain better inventories for all of our

brands,” he said. “It allows us to provide better service for all of our customers.”

McCraith said the company has been including wine, spirits and “new age products” into their repertoire — like Snapple, he said.

“It’s a great project,” Olcott said Olcott. “We’re happy that offering these incentives will allow them to make the exemption in the county.”

Construction on the $2 million warehouse is expected to start in July.

The distribution center in St. Armand now employs 19 people.

An expansion would add nine new jobs and $230,000 to the company payroll.

Westport Heritage House opens up

WESTPORT — The Westport Heritage House will begin the summer season with an Open House event on June 19 at 5 p.m. We have great plans for this party!

Starting at 5 p.m. Lindsay Pontius and Scott Gibbs will give a short demonstration of the Shakespeare in the Park program sponsored by the Depot Theatre. A Depot representative will talk about their programs for the summer to excite you to plan a “play date”.

The party will move into the Heritage House chapel for the music of our own Grammy Award winning trumpet player, Taylor Haskins, a transplant whose Soundwaves concert series will light up Ballard Park over the summer.

Come on in – to the hall and join us for refreshments by our local restaurants, see the student art work from Westport Central School that teachers Kim Matthews and Paul Mudie, along with Elizabeth Lee, have put together for us; and view the changes in the Visitor Center display cases.

The Heritage House has continued to stay active and grow and wants to extend its reach to include more members on the various committees. The Visitor Center has a strong team of chairmen and a large list of Ambassadors that man the building through the summer months. The Heritage House is so thankful to the community for their donations and support on the roof project last year. They were successful in raising all the funds need for the repairs within a six month period. “The Westport community really came through for us. Obviously, there is great pride in our town and warm feelings about the old church that has become the Westport Heritage House Community & Visitor Center.”, stated Nancy Decker.

“We are always looking for volunteers to make the work load lighter. Contact us. We know that we can find something for you to help us with”, said Decker, “but be sure to join us for our Open House.”

Team TFCU helps stomp out hunger

Essex County officials and staffers gathered at the Government Center in Elizabethtown on Tuesday, May 27 for a Memorial Day Observance that paid homage to the departed, including Staff Sergeant Dain T. Venne, a Port Henry resident who was killed in action in Afghanistan’s Paktia Province on November 3, 2012. Pictured above: Venne’s survivors plant a memorial tree in his honor.

Photo by Pete DeMola

TICONDEROGA — Team TFCU, consisting of nine members including seven Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union (TFCU) staff members and two spouses, participated in The Biggest Loser Event Challenge in Plattsburgh on Sunday, June 1.

A number of TFCU members sponsored the team resulting in a total of $325 in donations. With TFCU’s matching contribution they will be dividing $650 among three area food pantries.

Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union would like to thank their members who helped support the food pantries through their donations.

Shawn Hayes, President and CEO of Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union said, “We’re proud to have participated in the Biggest Loser event challenge. Encouraging healthier lifestyles and raising funds for local food pantries is a win-win situation. I’m grateful to our staff and those members who donated to the cause and provided encouragement along the way.”

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Reopening of Route 9 not indefinite afterall

By Jon Hochschartner jon@denpubs.com

ELIZABETHTOWN — The section of Route 9 that was temporarily closed between Roaring Brook Lane and Simonds Hill Road in the hamlet of New Russia was reoppened in the early morning hours on Wednesday, according to Bryan Viggiani, a spokesperson for the New York State Department of Transportation.

The road was closed for what was described in a NYS DOT press release as an indefinite peroiod of time due to a failed cul-

vert. The structure was built in 1911.

“They’ve replaced the old culvert with a new one and we’ve reopened the road,” Viggiani said.

The closure was approximately six miles north of the intersection — known locally as “malfunction junction” — of Route 9 and Route 73 in Elizabethtown, near Exit 30 of the Adirondack Northway.

An average of 677 motor vehicles use this stretch of Route 9 daily, according to the NYS DOT. A detour was posted that sent motorists on Route 73 to Route 9N southeast of the Keene hamlet to Route 9 in the Elizabeth-

Shelter reunites pup with family

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — It’s one of those stories that only comes along once in a blue moon — the feel-good fluffy canine reunion story.

Mazy had been living at the North Country SPCA shelter in Elizabethtown for three years.

Her future was uncertain until she was adopted last year by an elderly gentleman in Morrisonville, Clinton County.

“She was a wonderful companion for him,” said NCSPCA chief Jessica Hartley.

But then last month, Hartley received a call from the man’s daughter: The man was going to go into assisted living, she said.

Pets were not allowed.

The daughter and her family had been trying to rehome Mazy on their own, but were rapidly running out of time.

No one was interested in the cotton-white pit bull.

“She didn’t want to have to bring Mazy back to the shelter, but that was her only option,” said Hartley.

The shelter chief then harnassed the power of social media, posting a plea to the shelter’s Facebook page for a foster or adopter so that Mazy wouldn’t have to trot back into the shelter.

Several days later, Mazy’s original family saw the post.

Twelve years later, they have all been happily reunited.

“This is such an amazing ending for Mazy and her family,” said Hartley. “It really speaks to the power of social media.”

Hartley said the feel-good story comes with a broader takeaway: Circumstances change, even from month-to-month. Life may have got in the way for the family years ago, but that’s not

town hamlet. Access to properties and side streets up to the closure point were maintained.

Elizabethtown Supervisor Noel Merrihew said the area’s business community would benefit from the reopening. “We’re elated,” he said. “We’re glad the DOT was able to expedite the repairs and construction in such a timely manner.”

Santina Cross, owner of the Halfway House, a nearby restaurant, was happy the road had reopened. “Because I had no business for five days,” she said. Speaking on the morning of Monday, June 11, Cross said she had been assured the previous week by the NYS DOT the road would be open that day.

to say they were bad dog owners.

“Now they are in a position to get their dog back and it’s certainly been a wonderful reunion. It was very serendipitous and we’re ecstatic the way it worked out the way it did.”

The NCSPCA bills itself as the only animal shelter in Essex County. The no-kill shelter provides refuge to over 400 dogs and cats each year, or about 20-25 each week.

Pictured at right: Mazy was reunited with her family after 12 years.

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Fishing festival scheduled

ELIZABETHTOWN — The Boquet River Association will host a FREE fishing & fun fest on June 28 from 10 AM to Noon.

The event will be held on the banks of the Boquet River at the beautiful E’town Fish and Game Club on County Route 8 in Elizabethtown. There will be fun for all ages including fly & spin casting lessons, fly tying demonstrations, exhibits and fishy crafts for kids. Loaner rods will be available to use on site for first time fishers-no NYS license required. The event is free and open to the public. Donations will be gratefully accepted.

Taste the rainbow

WESTPORT — Elizabethtown-Westport Garden Club to host their 27th Annual Luncheon-Fashion Show, “Rainbow of Fashion,” at the Westport Hotel and Tavern on Thursday, June 19. Includes fashions by Bessboro Shop. Luncheon starts at 11:30 a.m.

Tickets: $22, reservations required. Call 962-8348 for more info.

Auction scheduled

KEENE VALLEY — Keene Valley Neighborhood House Assisted Living facility at 1783 Route 73 in Keene Valley will hold a fundraising auction on Saturday, June 21 at noon. New and used items as well as certificates will be auctioned off. For additional information, please call 576-4474.

Mental health golf benefit slated

MORIAH — The Mental Health Association in Essex County will be hosting its annual benefit golf tournament at the Moriah Country Club, Saturday, June 28. Tee off time is 8 am. $30 for a member and $45 for non- members. This is a four person scramble with buffet. Prizes for 1st -7th place. Callaway driver and Hybrid clubs will be raffled, 50/50 raffle and basket raffle.

You can also have a chance to win $5000 in a putting contest!

To register a team, please call the Moriah Country Club at 581546-9979.

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From waves to pines Elizabethtown resident recalls WWII service on eve of trip to D.C.

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — Richard Olcott spent a good part of World War II bobbing and weaving in the gray waters of the North Atlantic as a navy man.

Storekeeper, Second Class. The Port Henry native served from February 1943 to April 1946 in a non-combat capacity.

He likes to say he ripped the dock out leaving the United States and did the same coming back in.

“We left the US on a banana boat and ripped out the dock,” he said during an interview from his home in Elizabethtown. ”And we tore it out coming back into Staten Island.”

Olcott, who will be 91 next month, spent most of his wartime service on the USS Croatan (CVE-25), an escort carrier.

“The storms were awful,” he said. “But we plowed right through — ate Christmas Dinner once standing up.”

Life was pretty much the same every day, Olcott recalled. “As a storekeeper, we’d keep things in supply, like uniforms. We’d also load and unload ships at the Pearl Harbor naval base.”

Olcott is just being modest.

His unit also ferried soldiers in Laharve, France from the Battle of the Bulge back to the States and while in the North Atlantic, his ship was part of a sub hunting armada.

“We worked together as a group,” he said of his shipmates.

“We got close.”

“I wouldn’t mind doing it over again, but I’m glad I’m out of it.”

Olcott retired in 1986 and spends his time target shooting, hunting and fishing.

Each spring, he goes to Canada to fish speckled trout.

And on Saturday, he joined 14 other World War II veterans and their guardians — those who escort them on the trip — on a Walk of Honor in Plattsburgh before setting off to the nation’s capital.

On deck: A visit to the new World War II memorial, the changing of the guard ceremony at Arlington, a brief look at Elizabethtown resident Richard the Iwo Jima monument and Olcott served on the USS Croatan dinner at a Maryland VFW. during WWII. He’s pictured here He’d been to DC, but hadn’t as a young navy man. seen the National World War II Photo provided memorial on the National Mall.

Olcott checked the weather.

Temperature was predicted at 85 degrees with 47 percent humidity.

“We’ll have to bring a lot of water,” he said.

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Olcott returned to the North Country and worked for Republic Steel in Mineville for a spell.

He got married in 1949, took the exam to be a Forest Ranger in 1956 and started work the following year, based in Elizabethtown.

Back then, before the creation of the Adirondack Park, the sprawling wilderness was separated into districts.

His beat covered Lewis, Essex, Willsboro and parts of Elizabethtown.

“It wasn’t much different than today,” he said. “Lots of tourists and hunters coming up in the fall.”

Job duties including issuing permits, giving directions, helping injured tourists and hunters out of the woods — even retrieving bodies from plane crashes, which weren’t uncommon in the 1960s and 1970s with the air traffic from the base in Plattsburgh soaring overhead.

There were quite a few crashes, he said. He even participated in the hunt for spree killer Robert Garrow after his escape from Dannemora in the late-1970s.

“People think anyone who sells tickets is a forest ranger,” he said. “But they aren’t.”

Olcott traveled to Washington DC on Saturday, June 14 as part of North Country Honor Flight, the non-profit organization that escorts veterans to the capital’s war memorials as a gesture to honor their contributions.

One Last Mission Organization’s goal is to give vets trip of a lifetime

By Shawn Ryan

shawn@denpubs.com This past weekend, another batch of World War II veterans took to the skies for a trip to the World War II memorial in Washington D.C. A steady drizzling rain didn’t dampen the spirits of the veterans, or the crowd which had amassed to see them off early Saturday morning.

Veterans, current service personnel and civilians alike swarmed the Old Base Oval for the first of two departure ceremonies for the veterans. Bagpipes played as the boarded a bus, and an armada of motorcycles and police vehicles preceded the veterans’ as they headed to the Clinton County airport for a second, standing-room-only sendoff.

Fifteen veterans took part in this most recent flight.

The North Country chapter of the national Honor Flight network takes veterans, with an average of 92, on a whirlwind one-day tour of the D.C. landmarks in their honor, including the WWII memorial, Iwo Jima monument and the National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.

Since their inception just over a year ago, they have delivered 112 North Country veterans to Washington. It is the second flight so far this summer.

Fresh off the ceremonies surrounding the seventieth anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Europe, Americans have been reminded of how quickly we are losing these American heroes.

On average, well over 500 American World War II veterans pass away each day. Honor Flight’s goal is to reach as many veterans as possible, and to bring them to Washington while there is still time. Due to the summer heat in Washington and the age of the veterans, flights will be suspended through the hottest months of summer, and will resume in September.

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Merger

From page 1 Eleven players are needed to start a game. Last season, ELCS had 13 boys varsity players and Westport, nine.

“We’re now looking at 22 on a combined team,” Osborne said. “This is the spirit of cooperation.

One would think that would make for a stronger team.”

‘FAIR AND BALANCED’ Coaches will make a determination as to the playing time for each player. Other outstanding questions — who will coach, where they will play, which uniforms will be worn and which mascot will adorn them — will be ironed out later by the districts’ administration.

“We’re in pretty good shape,” Gallagher said. “We can probably resolve the outstanding issues with one more meeting.”

“Both schools know that a fair and equal situation is needed in order for all involved to be satisfied and happy with the arrangement,” wrote Osborne in his monthly report. “Both know if the situation is not balanced and fair, the merger will not succeed, and students will go without.”

‘NOT UNCOMMON’ At Tuesday’s meeting, Osborne cited districts in Warren and Washington counties and the current merged track team containing students from ELCS, Westport, Keene and Moriah.

And just this past spring, Westport and ELCS fielded combined teams for modified baseball and softball.

“I think it’s a good idea,” said Paula Celinsky, a parent of an ELCS student. “I know the schools are having a hard time. There was concern last year with them having a team — I think playing soccer is more important than who you’re playing with.”

Celinsky said there isn’t much for kids to do in the rural district. Sports play an important role in filling the void.

“The time has come for a lot of these school districts,” added Suzanne Celinski, who is also a parent. “It’s a good idea.”

SHARED SERVICES The discussion came at the end of a meeting that discussed Gov. Cuomo’s push to incentivize local governments and taxing jurisdictions to share services by floating a rebate check in front of taxpayers.

Residents will be eligible for the freeze in the first year if their local governments stay within the property tax cap. During the second year, local governments must take quantifiable steps to share services and reduce costs in order to remain under the freeze.

ELCS, like other districts in the region, remains fuzzy on the details.

The only official guidance so far has been a state-produced webinar zipped off to the school’s business manager.

Asked if the state had delineated a clear communication protocol, spokesperson Geoff Gloake from the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance demurred: “There will be a broad communications effort with school districts and local governments regarding the property tax freeze,” Gloake said. “In April, the Tax Department hosted a webinar with school officials on the freeze. Guidance will be issued in the upcoming weeks, and webinars and other outreach will be used to reach local government officials.”

BOCES services will likely not count in the property tax freeze, Osborne said. But the shared bus run with Westport to CV-TECH with fuel from the Essex County DPW will.

This has saved at least $35,000 so far, said the school’s transportation manager.

Osborne said the district will have until June 1, 2015, to submit and gain state approval for a government efficiency plan.

“How you handle life’s valleys will determine the peaks,” he said. “The summertime does not slow down — we actually hit the accelerator.”

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News Briefs Westport newcomer preps concert series

Who is doing what in the outdoors?

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cross t h e n a tion, there are a wide variety of outdoor recreational options that remain available for a majority of the year as long as the weather remains fair, the beaches stay open and the rivers continue to flow.

Traditional consumptive activities such as hunting and fishing are regulated by predetermined seasons which are typically based on the biological cycles of the fish and game. Traditional, nonconsumptive activities such as birding and wildlife watching are also dependent on the season, which are also based on mating cycles and migratory patterns.

The variety of outdoor recreational options remain as diverse as the vast national landscape, and while seasonal disparities often effect the availability of such pursuits as skiing, hunting, fishing, and a host of water-based activities; there are usually enough options to keep outdoor enthusiasts busy whether in the field, forest or on the water.

The most recent Outdoor Foundation Outdoor Participation Report, which was released in 2013 indicates that nearly half of the US population regularly took advantage of the outdoors during the previous year.

Although the overall participation rates remained roughly the same as previous industry reports, the number of participants involved in outdoor recreation activities proved to be the largest percentage ever recorded in the history of the report with nearly 142 million people getting out to enjoy the outdoors annually.

In the Adirondack region, where winter sports rule, there are an abundance of non-winter sports as well. Traditional consumptive pursuits such as hunting and fishing are complimented by non-consumptive activities birdwatching, paddlesports, mountain biking, trail running and more.

The list of available activities is seemingly endless, and adventurers continue to develop new and exciting outdoor opportunities, at almost every turn.

In 2012, American travelers took full advantage of the diversity and accessibility of our national infrastructure. In fact, nearly half, about 49.4 percent of all Americans reported they participated in some form of outdoor recreation last year. That equates to 141.9 million Americans.

The study reveals that while participation among children and young adults remained steady, participation among adolescents dropped.

Overall participation by this demographic group was dragged down by dramatically low participation among adolescent girls. This demographic group has steadily declined over the past ten years, which I expect has something to do with the burgeoning electronic entertainment that is omnipresent online and cellular.

Outdoor participation rates declined among adolescent girls. With just over half of adolescent girls participating in outdoor recreation. The participation rate was the lowest recorded since the report began in 2006.

Although the overall percentage of outdoor participants remains about the same as it was in 2011, the total number of participants grew by about 800,000, due to population growth.

Although over 13 million Americans began participating in outdoor activities during 2012, another 12 million stopped, resulting in a net gain of only one million total outdoor participants.

The number of total outdoor outings increased, reaching an all-time high, as Americans participated in over 12.4 billion outdoor excursions which signals a significant increase from the 11.5 billion excursions reported in the previous study.

Possibly the fastest growing outdoor pursuit was Adventure Racing which experienced the highest rate of growth over the five year period.

Adventure Racing may be responsible for a notable increase in the overall outdoor participation rate among adolescent boys ages 13 to 17 which has added three-percentage points in the past two years.

The study reveals that for youth who do not participate in outdoor recreation as young adults, the lack of time is a bigger barrier than a lack of interest.

The report also concluded that Introducing outdoor recreation and physical activities to youth early in life has a lasting effect, and the earlier the better.

Among adults who are currently regular outdoor participants, 75 percent had physical education and 42 percent enjoyed outdoor activities in elementary school.

WESTPORT — New Hampshire-cum-NYC transplant Taylor Haskins spends the bulk of his time composing and practicing in his studio on Main Street in Westport, his performances and recordings still require trips out of the Adirondacks and into major metropolitan areas.

This summer, Haskins has lured some incredible talent out of the city and from across the lake to perform at this summer’s nine week Westport Community Concert Series at Ballard Park - ‘Soundwaves’.

The season starts on Thursday July 3rd at 7:30 p.m. with Haskins performing music from his record “Fuzzy Logic” (Sunnyside Records, 2014). Supporting Haskins will be legendary jazz guitarist Ben Monder and a string orchestra of 15 students from the internationally-acclaimed (and Westport-based) Meadowmount School of Music. The band will also include Vermont stalwarts Robinson Morse on bass and Geza Carr on drums. This promises to be a magical sonic evening to kickstart your July 4th holiday weekend and summer itself!

To learn more about Taylor Haskins please visit www.taylorhaskins.com. To keep up to date with the concert series, “Like” the Soundwaves page on Facebook or visit them at soundwaveswestport.tumblr.com.

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Among females ages 16 to 20, indoor fitness is still the preferred physical activity, and it remains their most popular form of activity throughout life.

SUP is by far the fastest growing outdoor activity in the country, and it continues to enjoy vast participation nationwide.

SUP, which is short for or stand up paddleboardingalso enjoyed the highest percentage rate of first time participants with over 56 percent of participants trying it for the first time.

Overall percentages for Most popular top five outdoor pursuits based on participation rate for Americans ages 6+ include: 1. Running, Jogging and Trail Running 19 percent of Americans, 53.2 million participants 2. Freshwater, Saltwater and Fly Fishing with 16 percent of Americans, 46.0 million participants 3. Road Biking, Mountain Biking and BMX with 15 percent of Americans, 42.3 million participants 4. Car, Backyard and RV Camping with 13 percent of Americans, 38.0 million participants 5. Hiking with 12 percent of Americans, 34.5 million participants Most importantly for the Adirondack regional economy is a recent report which details annual expenditures according to their dedicated outdoor pursuits. According to the report, the list of activities accounts for annual spending directly related to the activities.

1. Camping: $143 Billion 2. Water Sports: $86 Billion 3. Bicycling: $81 Billion 4. Trail Sports: $81 Billion 5. Off-Roading: $66 Billion 6. Snow Sports: $53 Billion 7. Motorcycling: $43 Billion 8. Fishing: $35 Billion 9. Wildlife Viewing: $33 Billion 10. Hunting: $23 Billion What does the report indicate for the Adirondack region in terms of future economic development opportunities? It appears to illustrate that the region is on track to attract a new breed of outdoor travelers if the recent demographics are considered.

It should be obvious to most that local trailheads are now busier than ever, as are the region’s lakes and rivers. With upcoming national races and rallies ranging from the Ironman USA event in Lake Placid to the annual Americade Motorcycle Rally in Lake George, the Adirondack region is a well established destination with a long history for accommodating traditional outdoor pursuits and current day adventures.

The region is ideally suited to accommodate nine out of the top ten most financially significant outdoor pursuits, with only limited resources dedicated to motorized ‘off -roading’, due to restrictions inherent in the ‘Forever Wild’ amendment which prohibits motorized use 0n most Forest Preserve lands.

The region’s renowned winter sports resources are considered to be world class, as evidenced by regular World Cups events, and the burgeoning interest in backcountry skiing.

The region has a solid reputation among enthusiasts of the top four pursuits on the list due to a century old tradition for accommodating campers and water sports enthusiasts, especially paddlers.

Currently, the North Country is particularly well situated to take advantage of a growing interest in mountain biking. Trail networks for mountain bikers have been expanded in many communities and the trend is likely to enhanced if the Rails to Trails effort is ever peacefully resolved.

It was an abundance of fish, fur, feathers and forests that historically stoked the region’s economy by drawing anglers and artists, birders and photographers, hunters and anglers, climbers and campers to the Adirondack region; and the Adirondack region remains one of the very few destinations capable of accommodating all 0f the top ten most popular outdoor activities in a single location.

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

ELIZABETHTOWN — Interested in the Bible? Melanie Spadafora will lead a Bible study of the Book of Mark by Stonecroft Bible Studies on Thursdays at 10:00 am at the Elizabethtown Social Center beginning June 26.

The group is non-denominational – members of any church or no church are welcome!

This study is not affiliated with any church and is not intended to direct anyone to a particular church. It is simply an opportunity to explore the best selling book of all time – the Bible.

Stonecroft publishes non-denominational studies that encourage people to know God and grow in His love through exploration of the Bible. Each study is designed for both seekers and new believers and includes easy-to-understand explanations and applications of Bible passages, study questions, and a journal for notes and prayers. For more information, call the Social Center at 873-6408.

Wallace preaching in Essex

ESSEX — Dr. Cynthia Wallace will be speaking at the Essex Community Church on June 22 at 7 p.m. Her subject will be “Don’t Miss the Rapture,” which is also the title of her recent book. She will focus on what Scripture says about the return of Jesus Christ. Wallace is an international lawyer with a B.A. cum laude from Mt. Holyoke College and a PhD from Cambridge University. She has travelled and lectured widely on international economic law. Her last position was a diplomatic post at the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe in Geneva, Switzerland. While there she co-founded a church, where she served as an elder and intercessor, as well as serving in the music ministry.

Westport appoints new principal

WESTPORT — The Westport Central School District Board of Education is pleased to announce that Mr. Adam Facteau has been appointed as the district’s K-12 Principal / CSE Chairperson. Mr. Facteau is currently serving as the district’s Business Teacher and has been with the district for the past seven years. Mr. Facteau’s anticipated start date is July 1, 2014.

Craft fair registrations still accepted

KEENE — Registrations are still being accepted for the 20th Annual Craft Fair, sponsored by the Essex District Free and Accepted Masons on Saturday and Sunday, July 19th and 20th. This event will be held at Marcy Airfield on Route 73 between Keene and Keene Valley, NY, a very heavily traveled road during the months of July and August. The field is very visible form this busy thoroughfare and this feature makes Craft Fairs very successful at this location. Exhibitor fees are $40.00 for one day or $60.00 for both days for uncovered 12x12’ space. There is only limited covered space left. This event will be held rain of shine.

For more information, contact Allan Clark (518 546-3519).

Essex market day slated

ESSEX — The Town of Essex has been celebrating it’s annual market day for 35 years. The event, “Downtown Essex Day”, sponsored by Essex Initiatives, will be held this summer on Saturday, August 2, 10 AM-4 PM - rain or shine. This popular event features area artists, handcrafts, collectibles, books and authors, furniture, antiques and more. The displays are on north and south Main Street and the Essex Town Hall lawn at the corner of Main and Route 22. There are still some spaces available. The deadline is July 7. For information or a registration form call (518) 963-7494 or email: cupolahouse@hotmail.com.

On Campus Hebert receives award

KEENE VALLEY — Kayla J. Hebert of Keene Valley received an award at St. Lawrence University’s Moving-Up Day ceremony, which was held on April 26 in Canton. Hebert is majoring in psychology and history. A member of the Class of 2015, Hebert graduated from Keene Central School. Hebert was presented with the Class of 1934 Scholarship: History, which is awarded based primarily on academic achievement and attitude toward learning with evidence of interest in becoming a broadly well-educated person as well as excelling in the major academic discipline. One award is given in each of the following academic disciplines: English, history, economics and chemistry.

Moving-Up Day celebrates student achievements in academics and co-curricular activities. It is a campus tradition dating from 1869, when it began as “Tree Holiday,” to add trees to the campus landscape. In more recent times, the day evolved into an occasion for the recognition of student achievement and a symbolic “moving-up” of students to chapel pews vacated by students a year ahead of them.

Locals receive academic awards

KEENE VALLEY — The following Students received awards from Clarkson University at the University Recognition Day ceremony during the spring semester: Megan M. Borland of Lake Placid, N.Y., a junior majoring in biomolecular science: Raymond R. Andrews Achievement Award: The award is sponsored by friends and past students of Professor Andrews. He taught CM22l for the majority of his 33 years at Clarkson. He was a teacher dedicated to his profession by remaining current with advancing technology and also dedicated to the students, many of whom became personal friends.

Devin Patrick Kapper of Westport, N.Y., a doctoral student majoring in mathematics: Outstanding Teaching Award for Graduate Students: Given to Clarkson’s outstanding graduate mathematics teaching assistant.

Sanda Briggs Award for Outstanding Teaching Assistant For Mathmatics: Given to Clarkson’s outstanding graduate mathematics teaching assistant.

Taylor J. Mextorf of Albany, N.Y., a senior majoring in history: Jerome D. Barnum Memorial Award: This award was established by the family and friends of Jerome D. Barnum, who served as editor and publisher of the Syracuse Post Standard and as a member of Clarkson Board of Trustees from 1941 to 1964. The fund is used to provide a sum of money to the outstanding senior student majoring in the humanities, social sciences or communication and media who, in achieving high academic standing, has demonstrated proficiency in the art of written communications. The winner’s name will be inscribed on the Jerome D. Barnum Memorial Award plaque, which is located on the second floor of Bertrand H. Snell Hall.

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Election

From page 1 Active voters should have received a pocket-sized white card with the location of their polling place.

“If you’re registered, you have the right to vote,” said Mark Whitney, the Democratic Commissioner of the Essex County Board of Elections. “The key is to go to the right polling place.”

There are 25 dotted throughout the county. Each of the 18 towns have at least one.

Registered Republicans who have not received their card are considered inactive and should call the Board of Elections for clarification. These are voters who may have moved, for instance, or others whose addresses cannot be verified.

“We’ll look you up,” said Whitney.

Voters who run into difficulty at their polling places on election day can still vote, but only through an affidavit.

Affidavits are treated like any other ballots. So are absentee ballots.

The commissioners, one Republican, the other, a Democrat, will then collectively decide if they will be counted.

“As commissioners, our job is to put on a fair and proper election,” said Republican Commissioner Allison McGahay.

Turnout for this election, she said, is difficult to predict. “We don’t have anything to base it on — this is only the second

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non-presidential federal primary cycle we’ve had in June,” she said. “Voters aren’t accustomed to thinking about elections this month. Everyone knows the first Tuesday in November — that’s historic. No one forgets that.”

The fourth Tuesday in June, said McGahay, was determined by the courts to offer military personnel a wider period of time to submit their absentee ballots before the required 45-day window.

In 2012, 13,178 voters — 7.5 percent of the district’s 174,028 registered Republicans across parts of 12 counties — voted in the GOP primary contest between businessman Matt Doheny and Kellie Greene.

‘GREAT POWERS’ In a detached structure behind the board’s office on Court Street quietly wait the arbitrator of the elections: The actual machines, Dominion ICP-BMD: ImageCast Precinct-Ballot Marking Devices, each labeled with their eventual polling places: “Chesterfield ED #1: Keeseville Knights of Columbus” or “Jay ED #1: Amos and Julia Ward Theater.”

On a recent visit, officials could be seen testing them. Access to the facility was tightly controlled, with all required to sign in and out of the structure after being admitted.

“We’re testing all of the machines to make sure they’re reading and counting the ballots accurately before they’re sealed,” said

Whitney. “We also test them quarterly throughout the year.”

After passing the test, they will be loaded onto trucks to their destinations.

Whitney said work for the board of elections is ongoing. The department has been preparing for this election cycle since last fall.

Election workers receive mandatory annual training and are made to sign an oath of office before being sworn in as a paid official. Violations will result in punitive measures.

“They have great powers,” said Whitney. “They preserve good order around the polling place and assure they are running in good order. If there is a question, then they resolve it by majority vote.”

Essex County Democrats, whose active members numbered 6,185 — or about 21.6 percent of the registered electorate (29.5 if you count the inactive) — will have to wait until the general election this November to vote in the race for New York’s 21st.

Their candidate is Aaron Woolf, a small business owner and filmmaker who lives in Elizabethtown. A Glens Falls-based baker, Matt Funiciello, is running on the Green Party ticket.

This year’s contest sees Doheny facing Elise Stefanik, a former Bush aide who lives in Willsboro.

All voters, regardless of political affiliation, said Whitney, are encouraged to make sure their registrations are up-to-date. They can do so by contacting the board of elections.

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Your complete source of things to see and do in the North Country Thursday, June 19

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

Friday, June 20

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

Saturday, June 21

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

PLATTSBURGH — There will be a “Really Really Free Market and Summer Solstice Celebration” at the ROTA Studio and Gallery from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE — There will be a bookmaking workshop with Elaine Katz at The Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts. Students will learn many different book making techniques while creating their own unique books. Painting, printmaking, oil pastels, and collage will be utilized as students create their own pages.

The cost is $30 for nonmembers and $25 for members. The event takes place from noon to 5 p.m. Call 518-352-7715 to reserve your spot.

Sunday June 22

ALTONA — An Old Home Days will take place at Holy Angels Church. There will be a mass at 10 a.m., a parade at 11 a.m. and a barbecue at noon. Live entertainment will be performing throughout the day. Altona’s Got Talent Show will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be a fireworks display at 9 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH — There will be a sensory-friendly showing of How to Train Your Dragon 2 at Cumberland 12. The event is ponsored by Autism Alliance of Northeastern NY & Cumberland 12 Cinemas. Tickets are $5. Only cash or check are accepted.

COOPERSVILLE — Champlain School District No. 9 Schoolhouse Open House, set for 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at the 1930s-vintage one-room school on

Bechard Road in the Champlain hamlet of Coopersville. 3 p.m. Spelling Bee for ages 5-10. Refreshments. Donations accepted. 570-2052 or email coopersvilleschoolhouse@hotmail.com.

BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE — There will be a bookmaking workshop with Elaine Katz at The Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts. Students will learn many different book making techniques while creating their own unique books. Painting, printmaking, oil pastels, and collage will be utilized as students create their own pages.

The cost is $30 for nonmembers and $25 for members. The event takes place from noon to 5 p.m. Call 518-352-7715 to reserve your spot.

SARANAC — Lavrova-Primakov Piano Duo Natalia Lavrova and Vassily Primakov formed their Duo in 2012. Their June 22 concert at 3 p.m., will feature the premiere of new works by the rising young South African composer Braam van Eeden, who will be present at the performance, as well as Arensky’s Twelve Pieces, op.66 and Rachmaninoff’s Six Morceaux, op. 11. The piano is a fine re-built 1925 Steinway D. Reception to meet the artists following performance. For further information please telephone 518-293-7613 or e-mail hillholl@hughes.net. It takes place at Saranac United Methodist Church. The cost is $12-$15.

Wednesday, June 25

SARANAC LAKE — There is a Supervised Open Enamel Studio at BluSeed Studios, from 4 – 7 pm. The Enamel Studio will be open to anyone familiar with the enameling process or who has taken a Naml-On© workshop at BluSeed. The cost is $25 and includes tools and kiln firing. Bring your own enamel or purchase from BluSeed. Naml-On© kits available for sale.

Thursday, June 26

PLATTSBURGH — There is an open m

Friday, June 27

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

BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE — Dirk Quinn Band will be in concert, starting at 7

p.m., at The Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts. Dirk Quinn is the guitarist for a high energy funk/jazz/jam band based our of Philadelphia that travels extensively throughout the US and Canada. Join us for an evening of eclectic music that is sure to get your toes tapping! The cost is $15 for nonmembers and $13 for members.

Call 518-352-7715 for more information.

Saturday, June 28

LAKE PLACID — There will be a book signing with Hallie Bond and Stephen Topper from 3-5 p.m. at the Bookstore Plus. Call 518-523-2950 for more information.

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

PLATTSBURGH — Champlain Valley Habitat for Humanity will hold a garage sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 616 Route 3.

NEWCOMB — There will be a paddle on Rich Lake from 1-3 p.m. Discover the fascinating history of Beavers in the Adirondacks and how their furs have shaped local economy over the years. Learn the benefits they can have to local ecosystems as well as the damage they cause to natural resource in the areas that surround them. This program will be taking place on a canoe so be ready to paddle! Canoes are available to use or bring your own. No canoe experience required, all are welcome to participate. Call 518-582-2000 or email aic@esf.edu to register.

WILLSBORO — Friends of the Paine Memorial Free Library of Willsboro is sponsoring its annual WALK/RUN at the Point Road Soccor field on Saturday June 28. Registration starts at 9 a.m. followed by children and adults using either the field track or the River Lane. Participants may choose their distance. The suggested donation is $15 per person or $25 per family. All proceeds will benefit the library.

Come have health fun and also support the library! Call 963-4478 for more information.

Sunday, June 29

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

PLATTSBURGH — Champlain Valley Habitat for Humanity will hold a garage sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 616 Route 3.

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1975 Red Corvette Stingray, original 54,748 miles, runs excellent, hard top T-tops, L 48 350 4 spd., Garage kept, all stock, interior very well kept, exterior very good, accepting offers over $11,500. 518593-9155 2001 Buick Lasabre Limited, loaded, good cond. Heated sets & side mirrors, well cared for w/regular maint, maintenance records available, 97,000 miles, $4000 OBO. 802-989-7073 CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! Top $$$$$ PAID! Running or Not, All Years, Makes, Models. Free Towing! We're Local! 7 Days/Week.

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1984 Chapparell, 24', 350 c/i, new tandem trailer, new mooring cover, new full top, $4,000, extras.

518-585-7116 2001 SUPRA SANTERA low hrs., mint. Condition, great ski wake board boat, beautiful trailer included, $19,500. 518-891-5811.

2000 24' LAYTON CAMPER Sleeps 6, very clean, excellent condition, must see, $6700 OBO. 518-643-9391

1983 SUZUKI GS650L, 4 cyl., new battery, new tires, mint condition, extra's included.

Asking $1,495.00. 518-946-8341

2000 PROWLER 33FT CAMPERIMMACULATE, TOW-BEHIND, 14' SLIDE OUT, AWNING, SLEEPS 6, MICROWAVE, AIR CONDITIONING, TUB, NEW TIRES, SWAYBAR, MANY EXTRAS, $9300 OBO, 518420-9102

1994 Honda Goldwing Aspencade 5500CC, reverse, 14amp alternator, loaded w/ extra's. MUST SEE!! $5800 OBO. 518-561-4431

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Running or Not! 1-888-416-2208 CLASSIC 1973 CAMARO, 350 Auto, V-8 Engine, original 55,000 miles, $12,000, very good condition. 518-359-9167 Donate your car to Wheels For Wishes, benefiting Make-A-Wish.

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2005 WHITEHALL SPIRIT rowing/sailboat. Classic boat, rare find. Must sell! Asking $4500 OBO. 845-868-7711 2007 STINGRAY BOAT 25' Stingray Cruiser, only 29 hours, LIKE NEW, sleeps 4, has bathroom, microwave, fridge, table, includes trailer, stored inside every winter. (518) 5700896 $49,000

BOATS 14 SECTION OF 8' Pressured treated boat docking w/ latter, adjustable hight stands, excellent condition, Also 12x14 Floating Raft w/latter. 518-563-3799 or 518563-4499 Leave Message.

1968 Launch Dyer 20' Glamor Girl, Atomic 4 inboard engine, 30HP, very good cond. Safe, reliable, spacious, ideal camp boat. Reasonable offers considered. Located in Essex, NY. 802-503-5452 1969 Searay Parchanga Classic, 19', 327 c/i, trailer, needs work, extras, $2,000. 518-585-7116 1977 156 GLASTRON Boat with 70 HP Johnson motor, with trailer, excellent condition. $2500. 518-3598605A

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GET CASH TODAY for any car/truck. I will buy your car today.

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2005 FLEETWOOD BAYSIDE Mint condition - folding camper with many extras for sale, $6,900.

Must see - 36 Broad Street, Plattsburgh. Call or text 518-335-0009.

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

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Hate to give it up but budget says we have to. Your chance to own a dream fifth wheel, below book and ready to go. Absolutely perfect condition. 36 foot, three slides, 13,500 btu A/C, 30,000 btu furnace, twin rocker/recliners, 32" LCD TV, sound system/DVD combination with interior and exterior speakers, electric awning, day/night shades in all windows, dinette with four chairs.

Lots of camping extras stay with the sale. Includes 2014 lot rent in small, quiet park in Lewis, New York. All set up.

Leave it there or pull her to your own destination. Must see! $28500 NOW $26900.

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(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.

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FISHER SNOW PLOW 7' 6" Minute Mount 2, used 2 winters, $3500 Negotiable. 518-524-0582 or 518643-5244 SNOWTIRES FOR SALE: Firestone Winterforce, fully studded snowtires, 185/70R14, low mileage, $120 (4 tires). 518-5764255 GARAGE SALE 3 FAMILY MOVING/YARD SALEDownsizing after 25+ years, Sat. and Sun., June, 21 and 22, 8-2 each day . LOTS of furniture, household items, a little something for everyone (farming, boating, active lifestyle). 991 NYS Rt 22, Westport (Outside of Wadhams towards Essex).

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AIRLINE CAREERS begin here Get FAA approved Aviation Maintenance Technician training. Financial aid for qualified students Housing available. Job placement assistance. Call AIM 866-296-7093 Drivers -Owner Operators: $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS! OTR and Regional Runs, Mid-Roof Sleeper Required, Hazmat, Tanker and TWIC Endorsement Required, No Tanker Experience Req.Call Carmen: 888-622-1042 or apply online at www.Work4FTS.com DRIVERS: Great Pay, Hometime!

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HELP WANTED LOCAL American Management Association, a worldwide leader in training, business solutions and management development is looking for a Senior Accountant in Saranac Lake, NY to provide professional accounting support. BA/BS in business, Accounting major preferred and 4+ yrs exp. in Accounting/Finanace or MBA plus 2+ yrs exp. in Accounting/Finanace. Professional certification desired. For complete job description please visit Careers on our website @ www.amanet.org. An EOE/AA employer M/F/Individuals with Disabiities/Veterans – an ADA compliance organization.

THE VILLAGE OF DANNEMORA will be accepting applications for a temporary summer Wastewater Treatment Plant Laborer until June 20, 2014. Applicants must be 18 years of age with a drivers license.

Salary is $8.00 per hour. Applications may be obtained at the Village Office, 40 Emmons Street, Dannemora, NY.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS HERO MILES -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 atwww.fisherhouse.org SAFE STEP WALK-IN TUB. Alert for Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic Jets. Less Than 4 Inch Step-In. Wide Door.

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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

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 Exercise Equipment – Parabody GS2 Gym System w/LP5 Leg Press, $350 OBO. 518-496-0647.

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Free Sleeper Sofa, good condition 518-578-5500

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1-855-512-9227 FOR SALE 14' Pungo Wilderness Kayak, like new, $600. Farley Window, 34x49, double hung, new, $100.

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FRIGIDAIRE 6500 BTU'S AC unit, $200; Consolidated Dutch West wood stove $500; 1 man Pontoon boat $300. 518-708-0678 ONE PIECE FIBERGLASS POOLS, made in New York State. Installation available (usually one day). www.glimmerglassspas.com 1877-993-7727. Buy Factory Directand save. Left over specials. ½ PRICE INSULATION, Blue Dow or High R. Several Thickness Available. Call 518-5973876.

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WANTS TO PURCHASE minerals and other oil & gas interests. Send details P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co 80201 Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 APARTMENT RENTALS Elizabethtown, NY 1 bdrm apartment, $650/mo., includes utilities, No pets, second floor, 518-5243455 or 518-873-6619.

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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.

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Enid Catanach and William Allen Holmes Charles Duffy Richard Hahl Harrison Uhl Steven and Denise Fuller Roger and Sheryl Pratt J & J Enterprises Janet Walls Living Trust Hannelore and Dieter Requadt Tomhannock LLC Richard Schlesinger Jacob Reiss Harold and Stephanie Towne Joan Darling Philip and Betsy Moore Malcolm and Judyth Martin Andrew, Margaret and Timothy Albright County of Essex

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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 877-836-1820.

Skaneateles Lake Summer Cottage for Rent, 3 bedroom cottage with cozy fireplace, New furniture inside & out, Newly painted interior and exterior, Large deck overlooking Skaneateles Lake, Large lawn to set up volley ball, croquet & badminton, Private lake rights with Dock & Boat Hoist, August & September 2014, $6,000 Per Month, Discount For 2 Month Rental, Please Call Chip Fesko @ 949-306-8101 To Set Up Viewing Appointmentment!0

REPLACEMENT WINDOWS $189 INSTALLED. White double hung, tilt-in. $50.00 rebate on all Energy Star Windows. Lifetime Warranty.

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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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LAND Land Wanted PLANNING to SELL Your Land, Farm, Country Property or Primary Residence?? We have Buyers!? NEW YORK LAND QUEST? Call Carl Snyder, RE Broker 607-2805770.? nylandquest.com

NEW YORK LAND, RIVERS & CAMP BARGAINS 8.4 Acres w/ New Cabin & Access to Fish Creek River: $29,995 34 Acres Cherry Forest & Access to Little Salmon River: $49,995 27 Acres, Mohawk River Frontage: $49,900 We Finance Land! Call Christmas & Associates: 800-229-7843. Or Visit: landandcamps.com Owner/Broker

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GRANTEE Jervis Richard Harpreet and Kristin Sangha Jeffrey and Cheryl Subra David Davin Nucompass Mobility Services INC David and Deborah Doherty Denise Plano 1016 Saranac Properties Howard Taylor Michael and Genevieve Griffin Mindy Sussdorff Charles Manfred Placid Dreams LLC George and Marguerite Banks Charles Updike Barry Trigony Edward and Ellen Flink Desiree Kathleen St. Amand Thomas and Leasa Gowett William and Patricia Christian Jeremy McCallister Krista Shultz Andrew and Beth Greene Albright George Moore

LOCATION Chesterfield North Elba Schroon Schroon Ticonderoga Schroon Elizabethtown St. Armand Schroon Westport Chesterfield Moriah North Elba Elizabethtown Westport Ticonderoga North Elba North Elba Ticonderoga Schroon Chesterfield Lewis North Elba North Hudson

PRICE $75,000 $315,000 $112,000 $253,500 $165,000 $135,000 $214,000 $30,000 $714,000 $1,127,670

$45,000 $100,000 $276,800 $24,000 $100,000 $25,000 $720,000 $65,000 $22,000 $20,000 $60,000 $239,500 $163,334 $7,500

Robert & Virginia McCormick John &Clinton Jeannette Palmeteer Peru $100,000 NOTICE OF FORMATION Peter & Cindy Carpenter Collette & Jeremy Mayer C/Plattsburgh $121,000 OF LIMITED LIABILITY Mark & Pamela Cayea Kevin & LorryCOMPANY Sheasgreen Dannemora $30,000 Kathy Bulriss & John Dodge Roger Hutti (1) The name of Peru $80,250 the Paul & Carol Rock Robert & Rebecca Sterling Chazy $25,000 Limited Liability CompaDaniel & Valerie Tobbe Michael Flaherty Peru $210,000 ny is ADIRONDACK MOBILE SHREDDING, Dawn Ashline, Dawn Tarasziewicz Thomas & Katherine Friedrich LLC C/Plattsburgh $109,000 of Matthew Douthat, Chad Rix PNC Bank (2) The date of filingPlattsburgh $96,300 theIII,Articles of OrganizaLuc Desharnais Walter Lakomy Jamy Murphy Peru $247,000 tion Evans with the Secretary Maurice & Judith Landry Wayne & Kristina Beekmantown $22,600 1, Susan Barrett, Susan Arno Justin Seney of State was AprilChazy $30,000 2014 NOTICE OF FORMATION David Fortuin Peter & Cindy(3) Carpenter C/Plattsburgh $100,500 The County in New OF LIMITED LIABILITY Cynthia Alger, et.al.

Dana & Michelle Mooers COMPANY $96,068 YorkBaughn in which the office (LLC) Matthew Bruno Scott Hite of the Company is locatC/Plattsburgh $110,000 Name: Last Daze, LLC. Battat Inc BFG North America CorpCounty. Plattsburgh $2,200,000 ed is Essex Articles of Organization Robert & Marilynn O’Neill Troy Coughlin(4) The Secretary Champlain of filed with$74,500 Secretary of State has been designatState of$21,000 New York Bobbie Jo Staley Armando Rodriguez Dannemora on April 23, John Kanoza Brenna Lanctoed as agent of the ComPeru (SSNY) $171,500 pany upon which C/Plattsburgh pro- 2014. Office location: Wayne & E Sue Carter Morgan Pellerin, Trisha Hanson $151,900 and Essex County Bobbie Jo Staley Brian Thew cess may be served, Dannemora $53,500 . The the Secretary of State SSNY is $168,260 designated as Nicole & Christopher Laurin Jonathan Bailey Plattsburgh shall mail a copy of any agent of the LLC upon James & Mary Laduke US Bank NA process against Saranac $144,212 the whom process against it Brenna Lancto Nicholas & Danielle Godin Peru Company served upon it may be $118,500 served. SSNY Carol Laidman Genie Dentonto 50 Hemlock Drive, Schuylershall Fallsmail$125,900 a copy of any Schroon Lake, NY process to the LLC at PO 12870.

Box 85, Bloomingdale, NOTICE OF FORMATION (5) The Limited Liability NY 12913. Purpose: To LEGALS OF LIMITED LIABILITY Company is formed for engage in any lawful act COMPANY NOTICE OF FORMATION any lawful business pur- or activity.

OF LIMITED LIABILITY (1) The name of the pose or purposes.

VN-6/14-7/19/2014Limited Liability Compa- Dennis J. Tarantino, COMPANY (LLC) 6TC-49776 ny is ADIRONDACK MO- Esq. Name: Adirondack ARTICLES OF ORGANIBILE SHREDDING, LLC Kenneally & Tarantino Maple Syrup Company, ZATION OF MK LLC. Articles of Organi- (2) The date of filing of (518) 792-6516 SWEETS, LLC zation filed with the Sec- the Articles of Organiza- VN-5/17-6/21/2014Under Section 203 of 6TC-46917 retary of State of New tion with the Secretary the Limited Liability York (SSNY) on of State was April 1, company that: 4/23/2014 Office Loca- 2014 FIRST: The name of the NOTICE OF FORMATION (3) The County in New OF LIMITED LIABILITY limited liability company tion: Essex County. The SSNY is designated as York in which the office is: MK Sweets, LLC COMPANY (LLC) of the Company is locat- Name: Last Daze, LLC. SECOND: The county, agent of the LLC upon whom process against it ed is Essex County. within this state is desArticles of Organization may be served. SSNY (4) The Secretary of filed with Secretary of ignated as agent of the shall mail a copy of any State has been designat- State of New York office of the limited liaprocess to the LLC at: ed as agent of the Com- (SSNY) on April 23, bility company is to be PO Box 123, Essex, N.Y. pany upon which pro- 2014. Office location: located is Essex.

12936. Purpose: To en- cess may be served, and Essex County . The THIRD: The Secretary of gage in any lawful act or the Secretary of State SSNY is designated as State is designated as shall mail a copy of any agent of the LLC upon activity. agent of the limited liaprocess against the VN-6/21-7/26/2014whom process against it bility company upon Company served upon it may be served. SSNY whom process against it 6TC-50574 to 50 Hemlock Drive, shall mail a copy of any may be served. The adSchroon Lake, NY process to the LLC at PO dress within or without 12870.

Box 85, Bloomingdale, this state to which the (5) The Limited Liability NY 12913. Purpose: To Secretary of State shall Company is formed for engage in any lawful act mail a copy of any proany lawful business pur- or activity. cess against the limited pose or purposes. liability company served VN-6/14-7/19/2014Dennis J. Tarantino,

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Out of State Real Estate Sebastian, Florida Beautiful 55+ manufactured home community.

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

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"

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 ATWOOD Rd., West Chazy, NY, close to schools, nice location. Please call 518-493-2478 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

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

FIREWOOD 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.

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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF MK SWEETS, LLC Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability company that: FIRST: The name of the limited liability company is: MK Sweets, LLC SECOND: The county, within this state is designated as agent of the office of the limited liability company is to be located is Essex.

THIRD: The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited ARTICLES OF ORGANI- liability company served ZATION OF MK upon him or her is: MK Sweets, LLC, 121 A ReSWEETS, LLC Under Section 203 of ich Ave., Mahwah, NJ NOTICE OF FORMATION 07430 OF A DOMESTIC LIMITthe Limited Liability FOURTH: The existence ED LIABILITY COMPANY company that: of the limited liability (LLC) FIRST: The name of the company shall begin Name: Mountain Goats limited liability company upon filing of these Arti- LLC. The Articles of Oris: MK Sweets, LLC cles of Organization with ganization were filed SECOND: The county, with the Secretary of within this state is des- the Department of State. ignated as agent of the I certify that I have read State of New York office of the limited lia- the above statements, I (SSNY) on June 4, 2014.

Office location: Essex bility company is to be am authorized to sign these Articles of Organi- County. SSNY is desiglocated is Essex. nated as agent of the THIRD: The Secretary of zation, that the above statements are true and LLC upon whom proState is designated as cess against it may be agent of the limited lia- correct to the best of my knowledge and belief served. SSNY shall mail bility company upon Your a copy of process to and that myAdvertise signature Small, whom Juggling process against it Budget? typed below consitutes Mountain Goats LLC, c/o may be served.

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Call 518-873-6368 Flink Smith Law LLC, my signature. dress within or without Melissa Steinberg, Orga- 449 New Karner Road, this state to which the Albany, New York Secretary of State shall nizer 12205. Purpose: Any mail a copy of any pro- 121 A Reich Ave. lawful purpose.

Mahwah, NJ 07430 cess against the limited VN-6/21-7/26/2014TT-6/14-7/19/2014-6TCliability company served 6TC-50937 upon him or her is: MK 50386 Sweets, LLC, 121 A Reich Ave., Mahwah, NJ 07430 FOURTH: The existence NOTICE OF FORMATION of the limited liability OF A DOMESTIC LIMIT- THE WILLSBORO FIRE company shall begin ED LIABILITY COMPANY DISTRICT is accepting upon filing of these Arti- (LLC) bids for a new 1500 galcles of Organization with Name: Mountain Goats lon Pump Fire Truck the Department of State.

LLC. The Articles of Or- with a 1000 ton CusI certify that I have read ganization were filed tomer Pumper with a 6 the above statements, I with the Secretary of man cab. Contact Willsam authorized to sign State of New York boro Fire District for these Articles of Organi- (SSNY) on June 4, 2014. specifications Bob zation, that the above Office location: Essex Provost 518-963-7952. statements are true and County. SSNY is desig- Sealed bids must be recorrect to the best of my nated as agent of the ceived by June 30, 2014 knowledge and belief LLC upon whom pro- to the Willsboro Fire Disand that my signature cess against it may be trict P.O. Box 786 Willstyped below consitutes served. SSNY shall mail boro, New York 12996. my signature. a copy of process to The Willsboro Fire DisMelissa Steinberg, Orga- Mountain Goats LLC, c/o trict reserves the right to nizer Flink Smith Law LLC, accept or reject any and 121 A Reich Ave. 449 New Karner Road, all bids.

Mahwah, NJ 07430 Jean Gay Albany, New York TT-6/14-7/19/2014-6TCSecretary 12205. Purpose: Any 50386 lawful purpose.

Willsboro Fire District VN-6/21-7/26/2014VN-6/21/2014-1TC-

THE WILLSBORO FIRE DISTRICT is accepting bids for a new 1500 gallon Pump Fire Truck with a 1000 ton Customer Pumper with a 6 man cab. Contact Willsboro Fire District for specifications Bob Provost 518-963-7952.

Sealed bids must be received by June 30, 2014 to the Willsboro Fire District P.O. Box 786 Willsboro, New York 12996.

The Willsboro Fire District reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

Jean Gay Secretary Willsboro Fire District VN-6/21/2014-1TC50648

TOWN OF LEWIS Town Board will be holding a public hearing on the draft Comprehensive Plan on July 15th at 6:30 at the Lewis Town Hall for the purpose of eliciting responses for or against the draft plan.

Copies of the plan may be obtained at the Lewis Town Hall between the hours of 8AM to 4PM Monday through Friday.

David H. Blades Supervisor VN-6/21/2014-1TC50938

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