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Adirondack Club, Resort approval upheld

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George Moore steps out over Frontier Town PAGE 3 ESSEX

Stella and Lillian Jones, 4, of Willsboro prepare to enjoy the Fourth of July parade in Essex.

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Pioneering fence post machine lands in Essex

APA, residents, NYCO spar at public hearing

By Pete DeMola pete@denpubs.com

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LEWIS Ñ Residents and environmental watchdogs had NYCO officials and Adirondack Park Agency (APA) reps up against the ropes during a public hearing July 2 designed to discuss NYCOÕ s plans to expand mining operations at their facility in Lewis.

The public consensus appeared clear: An adjudicatory hearing is needed, residents and environmental groups argued, to measure quality of life issues, an increase in truck traffic and the environmental impact.

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THE PROJECT NYCO dispatched engineer Lindsay Stevens to make the pitch for the facilityÕ s plan to expand one of the three blast quarries in the United States that harvests wollastonite, a limestone-derived mineral known for its durability and strength.

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A proposed permit amendment to NYCO’s Seventy Road and Oak Hill mining facilities would result in an increase in the potential number of truckloads between the facilities and NYCO’s processing plant in Willsboro. Pictured above: A truck rounds a corner on Wells Hill Road in Lewis.

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TUPPER LAKE Ñ New York Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department, issued a decision July 3 to uphold the approvals by the Adirondack Park Agency (APA) for the 6,000 acre Adirondack Club and Resort project. Protect the Adirondacks filed a lawsuit with 29 allegations to challenge the legality of the approvals in March 2012.

Peter Bauer, executive director of Protect the Adirondacks, was disappointed by the decision. Ò This is a great loss for the Adirondack Park and the Adirondack Park Agency because it sets a precedent for forest fragmentation across the Adirondacks and codifies for the first time in 40 years of APA history that the APA Act is to be reduced to mere guidance and not law,Ó Bauer said.

The director of the environmental group said he believed the decision could mark a point of no return in the history of the park. Ò This follows a series of highly political decisions regarding Forest Preserve management and private land development in the Adirondacks,Ó Bauer said. Ò Many saw this project as shaping the future of Tupper Lake; PROTECT always saw this project and lawsuit as shaping the future of the Adirondack Park.Ó Protect the Adirondacks is reviewing its options for the next steps. The Adirondack Club & Resort Project must now finalize its approvals and secure final permits with the APA, obtain permits from the Department of Environmental Conservation and Army Corp of Engineers and obtain approvals from the Attorney CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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Pictured is AmeriCorps member Maria Bledsaw face painting at an ACAP AfterSchool year-end event. Students from Moriah, Westport and Schroon Lake gathered for a day of activities, from making balloons with Phil Mero to doing Zumba with Anna Hayes. The children enjoyed a day of fun in celebration of the end of another productive year. Children also celebrated the completion of their fundraiser where they raised $3,500. Some of the funds went to support the year end event and after school. The rest of the funds, $1,700, went to the Ronald McDonald House in Vermont.

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Plaintiff steps out as Frontier Town battle heats up

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com KEESEVILLE Ñ Two details stand out about George Moore, the local recycling magnate who is entrenched in warfare with Essex County and North Hudson over his rejected bid for Frontier Town, that act as a weathervane as to how negotiations will pan out.

The first is that the businessman, who is 87 and still barks out orders from his headquarters in a modest office building in Keeseville, walks with a limp and wonÕ t undergo surgery to repair his knee. Ò It wouldnÕ t be a good investment,Ó he said.

The second is the World War II monument he bankrolled in the center of this village just south of Plattsburgh.

The war vet recalled returning to town in 1947 after being stationed in Germany as part of the Allied occupation forces.

An impromptu monument had tipped over into the banks of the Ausable River. Ò It was bad and uncaring to leave it down,Ó he recalled.

Moore said a half-century later, he never dreamed heÕ d have the wherewithal to plunk a permanent monument in the center of the former milling town.

But he did to the tune of $200,000.

While the figure carved out of the slab of granite is a generic soldier, Moore said the concept was inspired by General Anthony Clement McAuliffe, the troop commander in the encircled town of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge.

Asked to surrender, he responded with a singular word: Ò Nuts!Ó OBSTACLES The father of eight reclined in his chair as workers and visitors flowed throughout the office — delivery personnel, staffers, family members, drivers. He kept on eye on the Dow and fluctuations in the price of copper.

Above his head hung a small sign: Ò Business, like life, is a series of obstacles. Your success is determined by how well you overcome the obstacles.Ó Ò IÕ ve always considered myself a working man, not a big shot,Ó he said.

Moore recalled his first business venture: making butter with his grandparents starting at the age of eight. Ò WeÕ d bring it into town on a horse and buggy,Ó he said.

He later worked on a local farm for $4 per day.

As World War II dragged on Ñ he joined after a stint working at a Cleveland rayon plant — the 18-year-old was marked as fodder for Operation Downfall, the Allied plan for the land invasion of Japan.

About a million Allied lives were instantly predicted as a total loss.

George Moore said he had fond memories of Frontier Town, the former wild west theme park at the center of his legal dispute with Essex County and the town of North Hudson. Pictured here is George’s wife, Shirley, with his four eldest children. Ò I felt cheated that I wasnÕ t in the war,Ó he said. Ò I was training when they dropped the atomic bombs.Ó Moore said his wartime experience helped forge his business acumen: “People don’t realize what WWII was — everything was for the war,Ó he said. Ò No new cars were produced. It was all Jeeps and Army trucks. They completed an airplane every hour.Ó After being discharged, the Peru native took his savings accrued from various jobs in his early years Ñ ironworker, log supplier, Caterpillar salesman, Liberty ship-loader Ñ and dove into the business world.

One of his first projects was bidding on government-issued surplus vehicles, namely Jeeps. Ò IÕ ve always liked Keeseville,Ó he said. Ò When I was in Georgia doing basic training, I promised myself that I would come back.Ó His ventures eventually expanded to property development in Florida and attracting business to the area when local factories began to dry up and blow away, including the Grover Hills Mill in the Old Prescott Building. Ò Wherever I went, I always had business,Ó he said.

His local holdings include 82 properties, mostly in Keeseville and Peru area, including the A-Frame in North Hudson, which he purchased in 2004 for $145,000. Records provided by his office show that he paid $135,000 in property taxes last year to Essex County.

Ô I ENJOY BEING INVOLVEDÕ Moore said he has employed a lot of area residents over the year, many who he said were unemployable. Fifty people worked at his main business at its peak.

Now, there are 20. The lionÕ s share of his scrap metal business, one of the five spokes in his empire, has been handed off to his daughter, Carolyn, and two grandsons, Tanner and Troy Baraby. Ò Recycling is a dirty job, but what weÕ re doing is also good for the environment,Ó Troy said, who recently returned to the family fold after trying to make it in California as a musician.

His grandfather has no plans to walk away entirely from business and enjoy his golden years. Ò I enjoy being involved,Ó he said.

Moore had fond memories of Frontier Town and cited a visit in the 1950s. Ò Kids rode the train that got robbed,Ó he said. Ò We heard the Indian pow-wow. It was interesting. They employed a lot of people. But times change.Ó Moore said he was focused on business during these family trips.

Now, in his office, he sat surrounded by newspaper clippings highlighting his civic achievements, rescue efforts and economic activities.

He begrudgingly cited volunteer work with the Vision for Hope Clinic in Nicaragua. Ò I never liked publicity,Ó he said. Ò DonÕ t like it, never have.

Just a working man.Ó He leaned back in his chair, and his voice softened: Ò IÕ m a hard-ass, always was. But IÕ m harder on myself.Ó Chesterfield Supervisor Gerald Morrow spoke highly of the local fixture and said he stood behind him in his desire to purchase the disputed property from the county for $65,000. Ò But heÕ s a lot like me,Ó Morrow said before emphatically slamming his fist down on his desk. Ò Stubborn.Ó NUTS! Lawmakers went into executive sessions June 30 and again on Monday, July 7 to discuss the next step forward.

On June 18, North Hudson Supervisor Ronald Moore (no relation to George) approached County Attorney Daniel Manning with the desire to forge an agreement that would avoid a legal battle.

The two huddled around a map of the property and sketched out what the county was ready to offer George.

Manning wrote Bill Russell, MooreÕ s attorney, a letter announcing the countyÕ s counteroffer: George, it was proposed, would be allowed to keep three of the four disputed parcels and one-third of the fourth, the largest CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

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

lthough this weekend is a quiet one, IÕ m sure everyone is getting ready for our big E-town Weekend.

If youÕ re hosting a yard sale, get yourself on the free “E-town Yard Sale Map.” The Elizabethtown-Lewis Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring and creating the map for your treasure hunting weekend.

You can either call 873-9225 or email your name and address of the sale to msbartley@aol. com.

The map will be available on Friday, July 18 at the Champlain National Bank, Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union and the Town Hall. On Saturday, July 19, you can pick one up at the Chamber of Commerce table across from Town Hall on Court Street. There, you will also find a fantastic book sale along with chamber brochures and a cold drink of water.

Deadline for the map is Tuesday, July 15.

DonÕ t miss out on the free advertising.

EÕ town Express will be rockinÕ at the Cobble Hill Golf Course on Friday, July 18 beginning around 7 p.m. Join them for a fun-filled evening, dancing the night away. Bring your lawn chairs and set up for a great night. The Elizabethtown Fire Department will be grilling deli-

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he Keeseville Free Library is having its opening reception for the annual Art Show and Sale this Thursday July 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Light snacks and drinks are provided, and the public is encouraged to attend. This yearÕ s show features work by Gary Bezio, a well-known Adirondack furniture maker, and Lorna Hohn, a painter of Adirondack scenes. The show starts July 10 and runs until Aug. 7. This is an important fundraiser for our library so be sure to visit, view and, perhaps, purchase some unique art.

A reminder that every Monday during July the library is having its summer reading program for children. Fizz, Boom Read is the theme for this yearÕ s program, and every Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. a scientist will be on hand to explore science in a new way with participants. This program is free, and local children are very much encouraged to attend and have fun.

The Keeseville FarmerÕ s Market has started.

Check out all the great locally grown food and locally created goods available for a very reasonable price. The FarmerÕ s Market is behind

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he Belden Noble LibraryÕ s annual bake sale will be held this Saturday in front of the post office on Main Street. The sale starts at 9 a.m, and, for the best selection, get there early because this is always a popular event, which also supports a great cause.

The Essex Community Heritage Organization is raising money to replace the roof on the octagonal schoolhouse in Boquet. The roof and bell tower on this fine old building are in poor condition, and, to prevent further damage to the structure, repairs are needed soon. You can call ECHO at 963-7088 or get more information from the sign next to the Ice Cream CafŽ .

The Whallonsburg Grange hosts film maker Kathy Leichter on Tuesday, July 15 when she will present her documentary Ò Here One Day.Ó This film deals candidly with her mother’s bipolar disorder and the long-lasting aftershocks of her motherÕ s suicide. A reception is at 6:30 p.m. with the film starting at 7 p.m. Afterwards, Leichter will lead a discussion on the movie, mental illness and societyÕ s reaction to this very difficult problem. There is no admission charge for this event, but donations are al-

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cious hotdogs and burgers, you donÕ t even have to think about going home to cook.

The Elizabethtown Thrift Shop is holding their annual yard sale at the UCC parish hall on E-town Day, check out all the fabulous treasures. TheyÕ ll be clearing out in preparation for their next collection day the following Saturday, July 26.

After yard sale-ing all day, come back to town, find your favorite place to watch an awesome parade complete with bagpipers to get you in the festive mood. The parade begins at the Adirondack History Center Museum and travels to the golf course for a continuation of fun family activities for all.

DonÕ t go away! Saturday evening ends with spectacular fireworks at dusk. So pick a grassy spot at the golf course, set up those lawn chairs to enjoy a great show.

E-town weekend concludes on Sunday, July 20 with an inspiring slide show at the UCC parish hall beginning at 3 p.m. This yearÕ s show Ò Then & Now,Ó is a presentation of historic photos of our lovely area. Admission is free, but donations are always welcome to benefit the Kellogg Stain Glass Fund.

Kyle Page • kmpage1217@charter.net the shops and Library on Front Street by the Ausable RiverÕ s edge in Riverside Park. You will find the vendors there from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday.

Coming soon July 26, Speedy Arnold will be speaking and performing at the monthly lecture series offered at the Anderson Falls Heritage Society in the Museum on 96 Clinton St. If you havenÕ t seen it, be sure to check out the great window display on Front Street featuring great photos and history of our area.

I had a tremendous indicator that it was time to mow my backyard when we observed a very tiny woodchuck munching away at the abundant and sadly, very tall foliage in my yard.

Cute little guy (or gal), but IÕ d rather not have a yard full of holes. I have to admit, it was a lot of fun for my cat and I to sit in the window and watch him waddle around the yard from sunrise until sunset. Sure enough though after mowing the jungle, we havenÕ t seen him for a day, so we believe he has moved on to better feeding grounds. Our cat has gone back to her usual afternoon naps. Take care.

Rob Ivy • robhivy@gmail.com ways welcome.

Champlain Area Trails is offering a three part course on mushroom foraging, with the first session July 19. Ari Rockland-Miller, a well experienced mycologist from Vermont, will lead students on a hike on the Black Kettle trail and will discuss sustainable harvesting techniques and what to look for as the season progresses.

The second and third sessions will be in late August and mid-September, and the cost for all three is $100. Pre-registration is required. Call the CATS office at 962-2287 or check out their website.

Farmers markets are booming all across the North Country right now. I enjoy working at the EÕ town market on Friday mornings where the people watching is excellent. I meet folks who look like they just stepped out of a Ralph Lauren ad as well as salt of the earth locals, but itÕ s the eccentrics I really enjoy. My new favorite customer is Pajama Man, who appears in public wearing brightly patterned pjÕ s. ItÕ s a style not for everyone, but he certainly adds color to the scene.

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North Country SPCA Kathy L. Wilcox • 873-5000

The North Country SPCA would like alert you to some upcoming events for the Ò dog days of summerÓ in August to mark in your calendar.

Our Annual Open House and Golf Ball Drop will be held on Saturday, Aug. 2 at the Francis Miller Adoption Center in Elizabethtown, NY. Come celebrate with our furry friends, and, while you are there, consider adopting a new family member into your home! On Saturday, Aug. 23 we will be having our ever-popular Antique & Tag Sale at the Whallonsburg Grange.

Early Birds arriving between 9 to 10 a.m. will be charged $20 to enter and will have first pick of the items. Visitors arriving between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. will get in for free. You can expect quality items such as furniture, china, collectibles, paintings, jewelry, tools, toys and a zillion other things - this is NOT a rummage sale! For information, or if you have things to donate, please contact Margeret Reuther: margie.miller. reuther@gmail.com.

Our featured pet this week is Jones, an American Staffordshire Terrier-mix with a gorgeous tawny coat and eyes that twinkle with fun! Jones is one of the nicest dogs you will ever meet. He loves other dogs and is very respectful of cats, but his main passion in life

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illsboro is really hopping with things to do. The Essex 4th of July celebration got us off to a great start; they did a great job of putting on a parade for a small community.

You donÕ t want to miss the GIANT YARD SALE at the Willsboro Methodist Church on Saturday July 12 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. They have a great selection of items from collectables to furniture, tools and so much more. Things are priced to sell so this is not a sale to miss.

The proceeds of this sale is to raise money for the purchase of a much needed furnace so come ready to buy and help them with this great project.

The Paine Memorial Library will be holding their Annual Meeting on Wednesday, July 16 at 7 p.m. in the Library. After a short meeting the program will feature Chris Marron the head of the CATS trail walks. He will feature a beautifule slide presentation of the trail area and tell more about this great program. The public is always welcome, and the close of the meeting

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ummer is in full swing, and there were lots of people around for our terrific Independence Day celebration. As usual, we all owe a big Ò Thank YouÓ to the one and only Sheila Borden, our official Town Clerk and unofficial Wonder Woman, who organized the parade and the other festivities. Thank you, Sheila, for giving us a wonderful day!

The Depot Theatre season begins next week with Ò My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra,” which runs July 11-27. For information and reservations, visit depottheatre.org or call the box office at 962-4449. Also, Westport artist Ellen Few Anderson will host a reception to open a show of her recent paintings at the Depot on Tuesday, July 15, from 5-7 p.m.

Champlain Area Trails (CATS) will host a three-part mushroom identification workshop, Ò Three Views of Black Kettle Trail,Ó led by Ari Rockland-Miller, who has a web site and blog called The Mushroom Forager. To illustrate the growth and the changes that happen over the season on the Black Kettle Nature Trail loop, the two-hour workshops will be distributed over the summer. The first will be held on Saturday,

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is people!! He adores everyone. He walks very nicely on a leash is keeps his kennel tidy. If youÕ re looking for a Frisbee partner, Jones is your man -This dog can leap! Jones is always excited to spend time with people and he is one happy boy! We think he is about 2 years old and is SO ready to find his forever home. We think he would be a great family dog and would love to have a couple kids to play ball with.

Janice Allen • 963-8912 • allens@willex.com will have refreshments.

The Cioppa Family celebrated the life of their mother Marion Cioppa in a wonderful srvice on Saturday, July 5. Marion was a true artist in making quilted pieces and quilts as well as some great stain glass creations. These were all on display for those in attendance to view her work and appreciate who she had been in life.

The family of Stephanie Lylis is so proud of her accomplishment of completing climbing all 46 of the High Peaks. Congratulations for a task well done, also happy Birthday July 11.

There are Used Book Sales, Lectures, art shows and so much more to keep people busy, so keep a close watch of all of the events.

Happy Birthday: Taylor Crowningshield July 8, Colleen blanchard. July 8, Austin Strong July 8, Gayle Mitchell July 9, Peter Feeley July 12, Danny Sayward July 13, Dorothy Shephard July 16,M allory Young July 16 and Mat Saward July 17. HappyAnniversary to Brian & Beth Whalen July 9, Bruce & Martha Lacey July 8.

Colin Wells • WestportNYNews@gmail.com July 19; the second on Tuesday, August 26, and the third on Sunday, September 14. Class size is limited to 20, so you should register as soon as possible at the CATS web site, champlainareatrails.com, where you can also find more information.

And if youÕ re a micophile as well as a mycophile, youÕ ll also want to check out open mic night at the Marina each Wednesday evening, when Ò Late Night at the GalleyÓ invites all and sundry up to sing, play music, read poetry, or do stand-up, starting at 9:30. Jay Fiegl will be your host next week. So far, this has been a big hit, with the stand-up comics among us being the major surprise. Who would have guessed?

Finally, donÕ t forget our Thursday Bookends.

For Ò Thursdays on the Trail with Charlotte,Ó call the CATS office here in town at 962-2287 to find out where Charlotte Staats, the CATS summer intern, will be venturing with her brood of volunteers on the morning of July 17. And for the July 17 Soundwaves free concert in Ballard Park at 7:30 p.m., it’s the Burlington indie band Barika, which has been called Ò VermontÕ s bestkept musical secret.Ó

WILLSBORO — The American Legion William Nolan Post 405, Willsboro, NY Honor Guard leading off the 2014 July 4 Essex Parade consisted of Commander Rick Low, Vice Commander Sam Blanchard and members James Shepard and Roy Sayward. One of the members was incorrectly identified and another member was unknown during the parade. The Essex Fire Department gratefully appreciates these Veterans participating in the Parade and Wayne Bailey regrets the mis-identification.

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From Edinburgh, with love Pioneering fencepost machine lands on American shores

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com ESSEX Ñ A mist rolled across the lush landscape, languid tendrils that slithered between the hedgerows and drenched the morning in weariness.

Jock Bryce sipped his coffee as a pair of border collies danced underfoot and admired the landscape from the gently-lit farmhouse.

The Scotsman arrived at dawn after journeying across a lake where monsters dwelled. Ò Perfect Scottish weather,Ó he said.

His host was exuberant. Sandy LewisÕ pale blue eyes shone as he verbally bounced from walkie talkie to mobile phone to landlines, speaking multiple languages and radiating an aura of quivering joy.

The cattle farmer had just received confirmation that the Bryce Powershift HD180, a revolutionary new fencepost-driving machine, had just touched down on American soil.

Delivered by Sandro Galasso, a QuŽ bŽ cois truck driver, the HD180 waited quietly in a dark shipping crate under a bruise-colored sky on Route 22.

NEW BEGINNING Ò This is an offer to help farmers across the region,Ó Lewis said. Ò ItÕ s a technical innovation,Ó Bryce added, who ticked off a list of accolades nabbed by the unit, including several LAMMA Awards Ñ thatÕ s the jewel in the United KingdomÕ s farm machinery crown Ñ and top honors at the Royal Welsh, EuropeÕ s largest agricultural show.

Necessity is the mother of invention, said the Edinburgh resident, who was clad in traditional attire, including a tartan kilt, flowing sporran and sharp black ghillie brogues paired with a violet polo shirt.

Laborers can put up twice as much fencing with the machine.

Most units are hinged to the back of tractors and require three men to drive posts: One to drive the tractor, another to operate the device and a third to hand over the posts.

The HD180 saves time, labor and fuel, Bryce explained, three scarce commodities for the modern agricultural worker that are rare in the developed world.

Lewis, who runs the first USDA-certified grass fed beef operation in the country, previously expressed dismay at an inability to attract qualified labor to his sprawling farm. Ò This is a great recruiting tool,Ó he said. Ò Give them the best equipment. Make it more about intelligence and less about backbreaking work.Ó

Ô STRONGER COMMUNITYÕ Lewis said one of the region’s most pressing agricultural deficiencies is fencing.

He took on a scholarly air as he laced up his boots. His words flowed in fully-formed erudite sentences. Ò No self-respecting cattle farmer can exist without fencing,Ó he said while trudging through the dew-dropped grass. Ò Fencing allows the relationship between cattle and grass to benefit both. When you move from area to area at just the right time, animals will eat the grass when it is at its most nutritious. ItÕ s a winwin for cattle and grass. Grazing is the only way for this planet to reverse decertification. We’re replacing cattle with fencing. By getting the best fencing we have here, we can whip in and help Ñ we can learn the best ways to enhance cattle and grass, a symbiotic relationship.Ó Lewis grew silent as he entered his truck, started the engine and put it in reverse. Ò Maybe we can help others,Ó he stressed. Ò This will lead to a stronger community. And it will keep the cattle off the road.Ó FANFARE Lewis beckoned two of his grandchildren close as a worker used a Caterpillar to level the gravel so that the truck could line up to the loading ramp. Ò For days on end, this traveled across the North Atlantic at 22 knotsÉ Ó George and JamesÕ eyes grew wide. Ò ... it was delivered to Montreal, not New York,Ó he bellowed.

After several moments, a small crowd gathered as Bryce disappeared to the vessel.

A machine whirred from the interior, and he emerged at the wheel of a handsome-looking orange-yellow device, a marriage between an oil rig and a tank. Ò Driving the posts fast and straight, thatÕ s the key,Ó Bryce said after gingerly steering the rubber-treaded unit out of the shipping crate, down the ramp and onto the packed gravel below.

He demonstrated the HD180 — the machine has the flexibility of a human wrist, he said, and can drive posts while sitting on an incline, it swivels, hence the 180 — to Lewis, who appeared delighted.

The sky let out a cheer, and it began pouring.

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The Bryce Powershift HD180, the first fencepost-driving machine of its type to be used in America, awaits rollout by Jock Bryce, the inventor who accompanied his device to Whallonsburgh from Edinburgh, Scotland.

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The wood must be split to prevent rot and will be purchased by the truckload.

A crew of four fencers set out from Wisconsin on Sunday, said Lewis, and interior fencing is scheduled to start the following day.

The farmer plans on 60,000 feet to begin with, more as September fades to fall.

He concedes that others might not accept his offer to make use of the unitÕ s services.

“They’ll waffle on it,” he said. “But we hope they’ll come around.”

ON THE ROAD Lewis gestured here and there across his vast acreage, some 1,200 acres sprawling across Whallonsburg and Essex, as cars lined up impatiently behind his Ford Superduty as it purred down the center of this country road.

As summer progresses, fences will start materializing on the horizon. Black split locust wood, oilfield cast iron pipe welded. Strung with high tensile steel wire. Galvanized steel, hot and strong, he said.

Bluegrass Gospel Project performing as part of the Essex Community Concert series

Friday, July 25th 7:30pm at the Essex Community Church (across from the Charlotte/ Essex Ferry Dock)

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lack of volunteers threatens the future of many annual summer events in the North Country.

For events happening from late May to early September, a lack of volunteers can turn a day of fun into a faded memory.

Here are some examples around the North Country.

First: The Labor Day Celebration in Au Sable Forks. Before, the event lasted for two days. On the first day, the grounds would be crowded with both guests and volunteers. An array of games and food booths were available along with a huge bingo game in the gym, a chicken barbecue, pie roulette, dunking booth and a bounce house. On the second day, the same events would happen, along with a parade in the morning.

Today, the gathering lasts for just a day, and after the closing of Holy Name School and St. Matthews Church, the town struggles to keep its tradition going. Now, the parade runs on the first day. All of the food and game booths remain, but many of the dedicated volunteers that ran them are no longer there. People who had been running the same booths for years have either died or have become too old to help. The few people who remain struggle to recruit new volunteers.

Second: Ò Champ DayÓ in Port Henry and Moriah. Before, it was a day to recognize the folklore surrounding the alleged Lake Champlain creature Champ, and pay tribute to the more than 300 documented sightings of the creature. Ò Champ DayÓ took place on the first Sunday of August. The event included sidewalk sales, street vendors, entertainment, childrenÕ s games and pony rides, among other things.

Today, “Champ Day” has been officially discontinued after 31 years. The event ended for multiple reasons, including the recession and the Champlain Bridge closure for two years. Because of this, the town decided to put Ò Champ DayÓ on hold until the economy righted itself. The economy has been recovering, but Ò Champ DayÓ has yet to be reinstated, mainly because of a lack of volunteers.

Third: The Rouses Point Fourth of July Celebration. Before, the event lasted for a week and was known to be one of the biggest parties in the country. The festive week, founded by George Ducharme 54 years ago, once included

a carnival and huge parade that contained 15 to 20 bands and brought in people from all around the country and Canada to see and participate in the fun it had to offer.

Today, the week-long event has been condensed to three days. The carnival no longer comes to town because itÕ s too expensive.

Many of the games and food booths remain, but the annual get-together struggles to stay alive because of a lack of volunteers. A committee works diligently to keep the celebration intact, but those offering their services to help have become fewer and fewer.

Fourth: Rulfs OrchardÕ s Strawberry Festival. Before, the Strawberry Festival was a one day celebration that celebrated strawberries becoming ripe for the picking. The festival includes strawberry picking, a strawberry shortcake eating competition, a strawberry rhubarb pie baking competition, a number of different vendors, games and fun strawberry themed food for both children and adults.

Today, the Strawberry Festival remains successful after three years. Most of the events are the same. ThereÕ s been a few changes in terms of vendors, but, besides that, the orchard keeps the tradition they started three years ago.

How is Rulfs able to continue and even grow its popular festival? The answer is quite simple Ñ they donÕ t rely on volunteers, they pay the individuals who help make the event happen.

There is nothing wrong with that, but these people are not volunteers. And, the simple fact of the matter is that many events around the North Country cannot afford to take on a paid staff.

What it really boils down to is a matter of civic pride and civic duty. These events are not only a source of summertime enjoyment, they also are economic engines that fill our main streets with people looking to spend money.

People that oftentimes fall in love with the area and return to spend money or purchase homes here.

So, there is a much bigger picture here when it comes to volunteerism. It is an integral part of the fabric of our communities. Without it, they may also become just a faded memory Ñ going the way of so many celebrations, festivities and events throughout the region. ÑD

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Local subscription daily In a recent trade article written by April Ort newspapers in our region mirror the national she notes: Ò The newspaper industry is begintrend noted above. ning to see a shift in advertiser behavior as More and more businesses, both big and more national retailers choose to place their small, are choosing to replace the high-cost circular inserts with free community newsdaily subscription newspaper advertising for papers. Preliminary data compiled in 2013 by placements in free community newspapers. the Newspaper Association of America (NAA) Businesses are grateful to find an affordable shows that national advertising in printed and effective way to reach a larger percentage daily and Sunday newspapers has declined 8 of the target audience in their immediate marpercent in just one year.Ó ket. Simply put, since the advertiser is payÒ Readers value the free community newsing for you to receive their ad, the newspaper paper as much as if they had paid to receive doesnÕ t need to charge the reader to receive it, perhaps even more so because they didnÕ t the paper. have to pay. In the pages of community paThe Free Community Newspaper Industry, pers readers find relevant information on lounder its national marketing arm, PaperChain, cal government, school districts, tax assessors, has chosen to celebrate its service to the nation new businesses and community events. Free in July each year. The effort will be joined by community newspaper advertising is a great more than 2,000 free community publications value. It is inexpensive and it reaches a higher throughout the country. percentage of readers than daily newspapers.

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www.valleynewsadk.com What should be done to keep young people in the North Country?

I donÕ t think we should focus on keeping young people here immediately after graduation.

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Jobs, plain and simple.

ThatÕ s all I can say. Anything and everything is so tight.

Look at Westport Ñ itÕ s almost dead. People graduate and move away. They never come back. ItÕ s the same all over.

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There was more available for me growing up in the 60Õ s in Ticonderoga than there is for a teenager now. This community needs to find other ways to interest youth with activities.

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Letters to the Editor

Common ground To the Editor: Finally, after all these years we have common ground, something we can agree on. Evelyn Hatch, Margaret Bartley, and I can unite for the betterment of Elizabethtown.

Evelyn accuses the past town board, of which I was a member, of Ò voodoo accounting practicesÓ for which the Comptroller spanked us. Part of that issue was following the advice of a prior Comptroller representative, who was later identified as “not being one of our best.Ó At the end of the day it was determined that all the money was there and accounted for, but the current Comptroller rep wanted the accounting done in a different way than the prior rep had required.

The Comptroller also chided the entire board for not providing adequate verification of accounts, but unless one were a CPA, that would be impossible.

I am not a CPA and few council people are, which is why similar Comptroller comments are made in every town they visit. If Evelyn is suggesting that she and Margaret were better suited to that than we were, I fear she exaggerates.

Anyway, back to our common ground.

Evelyn states, “Where is an honest to goodness fact finder when you really need one?Ó She answers her own question with, “the NYS Comptrollers Office.”

And I completely agree. Lets have Evelyn, Margaret, and me call the Comptrollers Office, as they did five years ago, and ask them to come and examine the books for 2012-13. This is splendid.

After all, if it took two years for Bartley, her clerk, a financial expert, and Evelyn to Ò straighten out the mess,Ó we should get a 100% rating from the Comptroller.

Right?

But, they may notice the reimbursements from the Town General Fund, into Margaret’s personal Benefit Fund. Or, the payments to a financial expert, and other individuals, that have W-2 & 1099 issues. Margaret has refused to provide the town with details of her private Benefit Fund, which became intertwined with town finances.

What if the Board verification process didn’t really improve?

Maybe some of the six illegal actions will interest the Comptroller, such as the $4,000 of changes to the 2013 budget after board adoption, but without their knowledge or approval.

EvelynÕ s loyalty to Margaret is admirable, sheÕ s a good soldier, but she’s wrong. My intent is not to deflect attention away from myself, since IÔ m not exactly staying below the radar, but rather to prevent both of them from coming back to office, which they appear intent on doing.

ItÕ s not Ò mean spirited stone throwing,Ò rather itÕ s a taxpayer expecting integrity from elected officials, past, present and future.

Ken Fenimore, Elizabethtown

National Trails Day a success

return in winter to boost the areaÕ s four-season economy. They will help spread the word that this is a great place to visit and live.

CATS had a lot of help in making National Trails Day a success. Thank you to Chez Lin & Ray’s Restaurant, The Galley Restaurant at Westport Marina, Adirondack Council, Essex Inn, Tom Stransky (Northwestern Mutual Life), Westport Hotel & Tavern, Moriah Chamber of Commerce, Joanna Bateman Studio, William Bateman Ð Architect, Boquet Liquor Store, The Breathing Body, Yoga & Bodywork, DaCy Meadow Farm, Dogwood Bread Company, Elizabethtown Sunoco, Ernie’s Market & Deli, Exploring Nature (Sheri Amsel), Full and By Farm, The Halfway House Restaurant, Hall Design Group, The Heurich Company, Lake Champlain Yoga & Wellness, Langskib/Northwaters Camp, Mac Man (Ken Hughes), Phillips Art Conservation Studio, Pok-OMacCready Camps, Soundwaves and StewartÕ s Shops.

Special thanks Steven and Helen Kellogg for hosting the main event and to the volunteers, hikers, and supporters of trails connecting our Champlain Valley communities.

To the Editor: During the Champlain Area Trails (CATS) celebration of National Trails Day, forty-two people hiked at Cheney Mountain in Moriah, eighteen on the new Ancient Oak Trail in Willsboro, and 170 people enjoyed hearing Emily Boedecker, executive director of VermontÕ s Local Motion talk about how her love of the outdoors brought her from England to Vermont via the Alps and Sierra Nevada Mountains to promote biking and hiking throughout the Champlain Valley.

Three of the lessons sheÕ s learned along the way are to know your community, always have a positive attitude and work with businesses to encourage appreciation of the outdoors.

In our Champlain Valley communities, economic vitality is inextricably linked with trails and outdoor recreation. Hikers increasingly want to hike from town to town like they do in England where it is a major boost for the economy. When hikers get to towns they look for places to eat, drink, shop, and sleep.

Meanwhile, the business owners want people to visit their establishments so more hikers leads to more businesses which attracts more hikers, and the cycle continues. Thinking positively, many of those hikers are cross-country skiers and snowshoers who will

Chris Maron, Westport

Why no bike lanes on Route 73?

To the Editor: I know that I should be glad for recent new paving on Route 73. And I wish to thank everyone who made that happen.

But, how does it keep happening without adding bike lanes?

Every study and every Zoning Code, the Comprehensive Plan and the Complete Streets plan says bike lanes are a necessity.

So, how do they not get done? Who makes that decision?

Whether you ride a bike on these roads or just want the bike people out of the way, the solution is more room for the bikes.

Before you line up against me Ñ yes, I know these roads are Ò primarilyÓ for cars and trucks. I just hope someday everyone using our roads will be able to do so safely.

James E. Morganson, Lake Placid

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‘I know there is someone special out there, it’s just a matter of finding them’

By Jennifer Rielly

denpubs@denpubs.com Last summer, Bear came into my life. Bear had been at the North Country SPCA for more than three years, waiting for a home when I was asked if I would consider fostering him.

After spending a few weekends getting to know him at the shelter, I agreed to give it a go. Bear has brought a perspective to life that I never knew before.

Although I have certainly had my own challenges in life, I never considered what it could be like for a dog to have daily challenges. I have never owned a dog like Bear before. The dogs of my childhood and beyond were all easy-going and both people and dog friendly. I was lucky to have young, confident, socialized dogs who had always known kindness and love.

But Bear is different. Bear was not given the necessary ingredients of love, devotion and socialization early on in life. Instead, he has spent most of his life at the shelter. And while there are compassionate and devoted people at the NCSPCA who loved and cared for Bear (and still do!), itÕ s not a substitute for a real home and his exposure to life beyond the shelter was limited.

His life before the shelter is largely unknown, but I have my suspicions that it wasnÕ t pleasant.

BearÕ s major challenge is fear. Fear of the unknown can be scary for anyone, but for Bear, itÕ s multiplied by 100. Bear is not inherently mean or aggressive Ñ heÕ s simply scared. If you walk by him and he doesnÕ t know you, he may tell you to go away.

Loudly. Fear-reactive, thatÕ s how I label him. On the inside, however, he is sweet, goofy, loving and very obedient!

Bear is happiest and most relaxed when riding in the car. The smile on his face when weÕ re driving warms my heart. ItÕ s the face of freedom, and itÕ s there every time! And his much-loved car rides have helped us to conquer his fears. In the beginning of our time together, he would bark at my mailbox, buildings by the road and certainly any human that dared walk by. Now, he takes most of that in stride.

Over the past year, IÕ ve continued to challenge Bear and broaden his experiences. We take walks in new places where we will encounter other people and dogs, new sights and smells. He has even been to obedience school! He has grown so much from this. I love watching him look so proud of himself after jumping over yet another new hurdle.

Bear adores his foster sister, Abby, who has taught him so much about simply being a dog. They wrestle and play and Abby has helped to show him that life really isnÕ t all that scary! Bear would thrive in a home with another confident, playful dog that can help lead him through his journey. More than anything, Bear needs a quiet, stable home with patient and understanding owners who are committed to building his confidence. He has shown us all that he wants to be a loving, loyal companion Ñ he just needs someone to continue to show him the way.

Every single day, I watch Bear get closer to becoming the dog I know he wants to be. He has so much love to give Ñ to me, to Abby, and to those who show him kindness and take the time to earn his trust. I know there is someone special out there for Bear, it’s just a matter of finding them.

News In Brief ELCS Board of Education meeting announced

ELIZABETHOWN Ñ The ELCS Board of Education will hold its annual reorganizational meeting on July 15 at 2 p.m in the conference room. Public session topics include: code of conduct, support staff contract consideration, the adoption of alcohol and tobacco policies, consideration of personnel appointments and to accept and award a roofing bid. All are welcome

E’town Day slated

ELIZABETHTOWN — The Elizabethtown Volunteer Fire Department is set for E-Town Day on July 19. This yearÕ s event will celebrate the ELCS Class of 1964. Attractions include a townwide yardsale, parade, events at Cobble Hill Golf Course, different singers and entertainers, including PlattsburghÕ s Pipers, and a fireworks show at dusk. Those interested in participating in the

parade are asked to call 873-9244. The Elizabethtown Fire Department will also hold its annual food sales and raffles. Contact them by 873-2291. Private donations are welcome. Ò People really enjoy themselves,Ó said Harvey Putnam, an organizer. “It’s a family day, a tradition to get people together.”

Craft and food sale slated

WESTPORT Ñ Lunch will be served from 11:00 a.m to 1p.m on Saturday, July 26 at the Westport Federated Church. Includes crafts, jewelry, nuts, baked goods and door prizes: 6486 Main St. (Stone Church), Westport.

Woodchucks imminent

WESTPORT Ñ WoodchucksÕ Revenge Ò warms folk with sparks of bluegrass, country and blues,” say organizers of the

vocal group who are scheduled to perform as part of JEMSÕ Concerts on the Green series on Saturday, July 12 at 6:30p.m.

The quartet perform an engaging mix of old and new folk music ranging from Carter Family heart songs to western ballads, from traditional New England fiddle tunes to their own zany parodies of bluegrass standards. Playing guitars, mandolin, banjo, fiddle and bass, the Woodchucks delight their audiences with humor, history and the variety of traditions.

Art show in Keeseville

KEESESVILLE Ñ The Keeseville Free Library Art Show will open on Thursday, July 10 and will feature work from local artist Gary Bezio, a well-known Adirondack furniture maker. He’ll be joined by Lorna Hohn, who paints Adirondack scenes from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The show will be open until Aug. 7 during library hours. For more info, call 834-9054.

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and one with road access to Blue Ridge Road. Ò In order to get to the bridge, the DEC is installing for the trails at the outlet of Palmer Pond. The trail has to go to the Blue Ridge Road, across the bridge at the Schroon River, underneath the Northway overpass at Exit 29 and on to the bridge at Palmer Pond,Ó Ron Moore said.

North Hudson, for their part, would retain the other twothirds.

The town also requested easements that would grant road access. The proposed right-away would carve out a passage allowing the snowmobile, horseback trails and other recreational activities that the North Hudson leader is seeking to attract to the property.

Russell, in a response dated June 26, said his client agreed to allow access to the road but nothing else Ñ including the land. Ò What good is access if we donÕ t own the property?Ó Manning mused.

Russell said while his client was pleased to receive the offer, the buildings on the larger parcel would have to be torn down, leaving little available land for his client to use. Ò That wasnÕ t acceptable,Ó he said. Ò We didnÕ t mind the one easement for snowmobiling because that was discussed. ItÕ s good for the community and good for business. We certainly support anything good for the community.Ó

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Ò Why would snowmobilers come here? ThereÕ s nothing here in North Hudson for them to come to and spend money. ThereÕ s no stopping, just driving through and no place to create revenue.

Mr. [George] Moore should give us the property. Let us manage our townÕ s future.Ó Sindy Brazee, an outspoken resident who is engaged in a number of lawsuits with the county, said town residents were circulating a permissive referendum to force a vote on the issue.

Brazee said the petition, which was filed July 7, now has 43 signatures, therefore exceeding the number of 25 signatures for a permissive referendum. She said it is not for or against the acquisition of the parcels, but rather a reaction to what she called the Ò closed door politicsÓ which affect the town.

The Valley News was provided the cover page of the petition alongside the first and last pages but not the full document.

Brazee also alleges the town has not been transparent in providing their board meetings and minutes to the public. The resident also said her FOIL request for board minutes and resolutions was stonewalled.

The most recent meeting minutes posted on North HudsonÕ s website were those chronicling the regular board meeting May 8. Ò These types of actions show a deliberate attempt to keep the public in the dark and out of town business,Ó she said.

George Moore reflected on some of his life achievements at his office in Keeseville.

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Ô CLOSED DOOR POLITICSÕ North Hudson resident Dan Snyder scoffed at the counteroffer. Ò A lot of people really donÕ t care. ItÕ s a moot point,Ó he said.

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Essex County approves NCCC budget

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ North Country Community College received passing marks from Essex County on Monday, July 7 when lawmakers approved the institution’s 2014-15 annual budget.

NCCC requested an additional $50,000 from Franklin and Essex counties, or $1,190,000 each alongside $50,000 for a capital improvement fund, for the budget, the first increase in five years.

While the total budget decreased 1.4 percent from last year to $14.3 million, tuition will jump five percent next semester, from $4,050 to $4,250. Ô NO ONE WANTS TO INCREASE COSTSÕ Finance Committee Chairman Tom Scozzafava asked NCCC President Dr. Steven Tyrell if the school was trying to bridge the funding gap by raising tuition. Ò WeÕ re staying competitive with our peers,Ó he said, stating the trend of declining enrollment across the state above Westchester County. Ò Fundamentally, no one wants to increase costs for the students,Ó he said. Ò We are very sensitive about that. If we werenÕ t, we could look at the current budget deficit and try to bridge that gap, but that would be absolutely untenable to our students.Ó Minerva Supervisor Stephen McNally asked if all applicants were accepted to the schoolÕ s nursing program. Ò ThereÕ s an overall shortage of nurses in Essex County,Ó he said. Ò ThereÕ s like a 20 percent acceptance rate from [Adirondack Community College and SUNY Adirondack] and I was just wondering if you get the enrollment up and get the people to come from Adirondack to get them to come to Essex County and try to expand our nursing program.Ó Ò ThereÕ s a huge wait list,Ó said Tyrell. Ò WeÕ re limited in clinical sites. We can’t fit any more through the door — it’s an untenable situation. CanÕ t have a group of 10 people with eight patients on the floor. It really has a lot to do with regulations.”

CHARGEBACKS Essex County must cough up the cash for each resident that opts to attend community college outside of the county.

That number amounted to about $597,000 last year, Treasurer Michael Diskin told lawmakers last month.

Revenue assumptions show that NCCC anticipates collecting $363,000 this year from out-of-state tuition, a 7.4 percent decrease from last year.

In an interview, Scozzafava said he would like to see the charge backs decline and called for more recruitment efforts within the countyÕ s school districts. Ò Community colleges should support the community,Ó he said.

Scozzafava said he would also support an increase in funding for vocational training. Ò You have to be more vocationallyinclined,Ó he said.

People will tell you they can’t find skilled, blue-collar workers Ñ plumbing and heating, electricians and mechanics. Those trades will be around North Country Community College requires to the end of the mil- Essex and Franklin counties to approve their lennium.Ó budget. Essex County lawmakers signed off NCCCÕ s budget on Monday, July 7. Franklin County is schedincludes an $125,000 uled to pull the trigger on July 17.

Photo by Pete DeMola increase in marketing and outreach efforts, nearly double over last year.

FRANKLIN UNDECIDED Both counties have to approve the budget. Franklin County legislators were rattled by the proposed increase at a meeting last week, citing financial uncertainty within their own ranks.

Tyrell said the conversation was productive. Ò New board members just need more information on how the process works,Ó he said.

That legislative body will hold their public hearing on July 17 before voting on the resolution.

Each county has the right to approve their own numbers, said Tyrell. Ò Preferably itÕ s the same number, usually it is,Ó he said.

If Franklin fails to chip in the same amount, then both sides might need to meet for further discussion, he said. Ò When the community college system was founded in the 1950s, the formula was one-third each from the county, the state and the students,Ó said Tyrell.

Since the 1970s, the student percentage is tacking upward. Ò We continue to put this on the backs of students instead of maintaining the formula,Ó he said. Ò We are very concerned about that.Ó School officials have until late-August to adopt the budget.

NCCC has campuses in Saranac Lake, Malone and Ticonderoga.

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From page 1 General’s Office before moving forward.

The North Country Chamber of Commerce applauded the decision. ÒI t was always clear, after years of review and a 10-1 vote, that this project had been thoroughly vetted,Ó said Garry Douglas, president of the chamber. “The courts have now affirmed that, and hopefully the developers can finally proceed on this economically transformational project for Tupper Lake and the entire region without further delaying tactics.Ó Jim LaValley, chairman of ARISE (Adirondack Residents Intent on Saving Their Economy), also cheered the decision. ÒT he ruling by the panel of judges continues to show that all procedures and review were done according to the APA Act, and the Adirondack Club project does not rise to the level of having an undue adverse impact,Ó LaValley said. ÒT his demonstrates the strong support for the Adirondack Club and the community of Tupper Lake.Ó Continuing, LaValley said he hoped Protect

www.valleynewsadk.com the Adirondacks would Òac cept the ruling and allow the community of Tupper Lake to move forward, without further frivolous action. The community, the ACR investors and the region have shown that they want this project to move forward and that it is the right project, at the right time.Ó APA Executive Director Terry Martino said she appreciated the validation of her organizationÕ s process. ÒW e strongly believed our review resulted in permits which were conditioned to avoid any negative environmental or community impacts,Ó Martino said. ÒI am very proud of the outstanding work completed by agency staff to address critical environmental concerns and ensure the necessary safeguards are in place.Ó According to an APA press release, development of the Adirondack Club and Resort is projected to last 15 years. ÒT he developers plan to construct 206 single family dwellings, 125 multifamily dwellings and a 60 room inn,Ó the release said. ÒPl ans also include redevelopment of a marina and the refurbishment of the Big Tupper Ski Area including ski lodge, ski lift and ski trail improvements.Ó

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Shirley Hosler of Saranac Lake and Bill Trunbull of Jay share a moment on Friday, July 4 in Jay. Holser, who said she had just won $100 at a game, has been celebrating the holiday in Jay for the past ten years. “It’s a lot more fun than Saranac Lake,” she said, citing Skillo as one of her favorite games of chance and brandishing her complementary T-shirt from the Jay Volunteer Fire Department, the agency that organized the event.

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News In Brief Screening: “No Water, No Life”

TUPPER LAKE Ñ Join documentary photographer Alison Jones, Founding Director of No Water No Life, at the Wild Center on Tuesday, July 15 at 1p.m for a glimpse into the world of conservation photography. Ò No Water No LifeÓ combines the powers of photography, scientific research and stakeholder knowledge to raise awareness of the vital importance of freshwater resources, perils of watershed degradation and opportunities for sustainable resource management. A long-term and globally focused project, NWNLÕ s goals are to document the availability, usage and quality of critical freshwater resources; educate stakeholders via publications, lectures, exhibits and educational tools; foster partnerships within and across geopolitical boundaries; explore how photography raises awareness of the values and vulnerability of our fresh water supplies and how imagery can communicate and inspire sustainable solutions. To learn more, visit nowater-nolife.org.

Event: Open Mic at the Galley

WESTPORT Ñ The Galley at the Westport Marina will feature open mic nights this summer on Wednesday nights at 9:30 pm. Ò Late Night at the GalleyÓ began on July 2. Musicians and poets are encouraged to perform and everyone is invited to hear wonderful varieties of songs, poems and musical styles. Ò Our area has so many talented people and we want to give them an opportunity to play to live audiences,Ó said Dee Carroll, owner of the Galley. Ò This adds another feature for people living and visiting here and itÕ s good for the local economy.Ó The central Champlain Valley is becoming known for its musical offerings, with open mic nights in Willsboro, Essex, and now

Westport. These join the long-standing Thursday evening concerts at Ballard Park in Westport, performances hosted by Piano

By Nature in Elizabethtown, and the outdoor concerts in Port Henry and other communities. This summer the Ballark Park series is named Ò SoundwavesÓ and will feature world-class performers including Taylor Haskins and Ryan Montbleau.

Open mic evenings generally have the host performer play a few songs before inviting others to take their turn on stage. Ò IÕ m looking forward to seeing who will show up to play,Ó said musician and Westport science teacher Jay Fiegl. Ò A lot of people come through Westport during the summer including the guitar player in Eric ClaptonÕ s band and a member of Journey so we could have some great surprises in store for us. Plus, we expect Depot actors to stop by and try out songs they may be playing for the musicals presented there.Ó

Keene water reports available

KEENE Ñ The town has reported the 2013 annual water quality reports for Water Districts 1 and 2 are available at the town hall. Any interested individuals may stop by during regular business hours to pick up a copy.

Adelines plan concert

CHAZY Ñ A six-week singing workshop sponsored by the Champlain Valley Chorus of Sweet Adelines is drawing to a close.

With only one more week in the workshop, the group is looking forward to a concert on July 16th to show off skills learned over the last month and a half. More than 20 women from northern New York and Vermont have attended some or all of the sessions which introduced them to four-part a cappella singing. The final

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ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ Westport Youth CommissionÕ s Summer Program will begin on Monday, July 7 and will run through Friday, Aug. 15. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Students who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade are eligible to attend. Children in the appropriate age group who are visiting family in Westport are also welcome to join the fun. Vera Martin returns as Program Director, and she has scheduled great activities and outings all summer. Registration is $30 and allows a child to attend one day, one week or all summer. Registration forms are available at westportyouth.org, and participants are welcome to sign up at any time during the summer.

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From page 1 Stevens said the permit application would allow expansion of three mining zones; the increase of weekday mining operations by an hour on each end of the day and a bump in truck traffic from the mine on Seventy and Oak Hill Roads to the Graymount Quarry on Route 9 and the processing plant in Willsboro.

The end is near for the current mining area, she said. NYCO estimates the remaining 500,000 tons of wollastonite ore will be depleted within the next two years. An additional 600,000 tons of reserves are left in a section south of the current mine in the area where NYCO wants to expand.

According to NYCO, added excavation zones would extend the Seventy Road operation for another three years.

NYCO hopes to increase the permitted excavation limit at the Seventy Road facility by 15 acres to a total 69 acres. They aim to increase what they refer to an Ò affected areaÓ at the Seventy Road facility from 89.9 acres to 132.4.

The project, Stevens said, would result in an permanent impact to about an acre of wetlands at the Seventy Road facility and construction of a wetland mitigation area approximately 2.2 acres in size at the Oak Hill facility.

Other environmental impacts, according to the Environmental Notice Bulletin posted on the Department of ConservationÕ s

OBITUARIES SYLVIA L. KURTENBACH

Dec. 7, 1929 -June 28, 2014 iberti), Dustin and Sylvia. ErSylvia l. Kurtenbach passed ica and husband Jeff have a away on June 28 th at her son, Oskar Henry. home in Elizabethtown, NY. In 2007 Sylvia's loving husShe was born in Brooklyn, band Henry (Dutch) passed NY on Dec. 7, 1929 to Marion away thus ending her most (Cromley) and Henry M. enduring adventure in life.

Warm. She is survived by Sylvia is survived by her her siblings Jean, of Westdaughter Jeanne (Frisbie) bury, NY, William (Bill) of and Jeanne's husband Peter, Madeira Beach, FL, and Hendaughter Jennifer Moore and ry of San Diego, CA. She is her children Scarlett and also survivied by several Walter as well as Jeanne and nieces and nephews.

Peter's son Adam Morford In 1948 Sylvia maried Hen(Elise) and their children, ry W. (Dutch) Kurtenbach Claire and Benjamin Henry. and they had two children, Sylvia is also survivied by Jeanne and Henry. The name her cousin and dear friend 'Henry' was to be prominent Marilyn Schultz of Elizabethin the family as her father in law was also named Henry town, NY. There will be no services at and one grandson and two Sylvia's request and she will great-grandsons are also carbe interred with her 'Dutch' rying the name. privately at a later date in Sylvia had an extraordinary the Roscoe Road Cemetery life in the Adirondacks after family plot. The family the family moved to Elizahopes to have a memorial bethtown in the mid-1950's gathering later this Summer from Long Island, NY. Being a former 'city girl' she en- for friends and family.

At the family's request we dured many adventures adhope that you would considjusting to life in this area that remain wonderful stories for er either being a volunteer the family to share. She was for the Hospice program, for an artist, very athletic, a foreven an hour would be an mer member of the Elizaappreciated break for the bethtown Community Hoscare takers, or making a dopital Board of Directors, Lination so that the staff may censed Realtor, and the be increased to help with Town Librarian for 25 years. others choosing this gentle She was also a collector of path of care. antiques, lover of family and Thank you to all of you that friends and known for her cared for this beautiful per'wicked' sense of humor son. She will be missed but which brings to mind many please remember her with a more wonderful stories. smile.

Sadly, in 2000 Sylvia and Please donate in some manDutch's son Henry passed ner to High Peaks Hospice & away. Sylvia is survived by Palliative Care, PO box 192, Henry's widow, Coleen, of Port Henry, NY 12974 (518) Eliot, Maine and their chil942-6513. dren Kraig, Lucas, Erica (Al-

www.valleynewsadk.com website, include the disturbance of 1,502 feet of an unnamed tributary of the Derby Brook at the Seventy Road mine and the rerouting of an unnamed stream Ò a few inches deep and a foot wide.Ó Stevens said the permit would give NYCO another three years.

Future test mining on the state-owned Lot 8 is unrelated to the permit process.

TRAFFIC CONCERNS Stevens said the permit would see an increase in truckloads to 100 per day between April 1 and Nov. 30.

Currently, 45 full loads travel to the processing plant in Willsboro daily.

Stevens said the proposal, which includes an alteration of the routes, would actually result in a net decrease of eight total loads per day from the APA-mandated cap.

Peter Bauer, executive director of the environmental advocacy group Protect the Adirondacks!, repeatedly bored into officials before estimating that the increase would result in one truck “screeching by homes every 3.5 minutes.”

Bauer also noted the permit approval would result in an aggregate 91 to 150 trucks per day from Oak Hill to Graymount and pressed APA Environmental Program Specialist Thomas Saehrig on the impact on quality of life for residents along the route and if a cumulative impact study had been conducted. Ò That hasnÕ t been decided yet,Ó Saehrig conceded.

MALACHY MAL THOMAS HACKETT

July 1, 1952-June 24, 2014 found tooling around on a vintage, 1974 Ducatti.

Mal was also a true techie who helped introduce many local residents to a new generation of electronics while serving as the manager at Wilson's Appliance/Radio Shack store in Elizabethtown for many years.

One of his most enjoyable endeavors in recent years was serving as a Census Taker during the last National Malachy Mal Thomas HackCensus. It allowed him to ett of Elizabethtown, died on visit parts of the region, he June 24, 2014 at his home in had never seen before, and to Elizabethtown. He was an meet friends he never extraordinary, lifelong ad- known. venturer and an accomHe was quick with a plished, worldwide traveler laugh, and a great listener who remained forever young who truly cared for fellow at heart. travelers throughout his life.

He was the first of five He was also an accomchildren born to Paul F. and plished horticulturist who Mary Byrne Hackett, and he freely shared his knowledge, arrived at St. Francis Hospifor the betterment of all. tal in Poughkeepsie, NY on Above all else, he was genJuly 1, 1952. uine to a fault. Mal always He was a graduate of let you know where he Elizabethtown-Lewis Central stood on an issue, he wasnt School class of 1970, and one to beat around the bush! continued his education at He was also a consumPlattsburgh State University mate reader and researcher, College, where he attained a who never stopped learning.

Bachelors Degree in BroadHe was also a good friend, cast Communications in companion and a great big 1976. brother who wished to be reHe served as a Television membered as a loyal friend Broadcast Engineer at both to all.

WCFE and WPTZ in PlattsAn avid sportsman and burgh, and for an NBC affilishooter, Mal was a member ate in Bridgeport, Ct. and latof the Elizabethtown Fish er worked with AT&T. and Game Club, and a Life During his long career as Member of the NRA who ena Journeyman Electrician, joyed target shooting and Mal spent five tours at the hosting an Annual NRA US Naval Base at McMurdo Summer Shooting Camp for Station in Antarctica.

He his nephews and nieces. was a member of the Old An enthusiastic collector Antarctic Explorers Associa- of air rifles, knives and rock tion and regularly enjoyed and roll music, Mal emtaking authentic, Polar braced life to the fullest. He Plunges while wintering was a wandering soul who over on the ice at McMurdo touched many lives, and he Station. He also attended made the world a better summer camp at the South place simply by his presence.

Pole Station.

He was predeceased by his Like his Father, Uncles dog Mattie, the love of his and Grandfathers before life. him, Mal was a true patriot He is survived by his siswho attained the rank of ters Eileen Hackett of PenSergeant while serving his delton, Ind., and Beth Hackcountry with the NY Army ett Fehlner of Willsboro, NY National Guard, 172nd Inand nephews Corey, fantry.

He was an expert Malachy and niece Mary marksman, and trained as a Fehlner ; brother Joe HackMountain Skills Expert with ett. and wife Maria, and the Alpini, the Italian Mounnieces Willow and Meadow tain Troops in the Alps. He of Ray Brook , NY and Paul claimed the scariest moment Hackett, Jr., his wife Lisa , of his life was jumping out of nieces Olivia, Hannah, Mada perfectly good helicopter die and nephew Cameron down to the slopes below.

Hackett of Red Hook, NY. Mal was a product of the There will be an Irish Greatest Generation, who Wake to celebrate Mals life came of age amidst the rock hosted at his home at 195 and roll 70s.

Water Street in ElizabethHe was an accomplished town on July 18 from 6-8 still photographer and pm. Friends and associates videographer who delighted are invited to attend. family and friends with his A Mass of Christian Burifantastic portfolio of wildlife, al will be held at 9 am, Saturwild friends and their wild day, July 19, at St. Elizabeths times.

Church in Elizabethtown.

He was a founding memBurial will follow at the ber of the Hogs-R-Us Motor- Parish Cemetery. cycle Club in Elizabethtown In lieu of flowers, donaand had owned over a dozen tions in his memory may be bikes in his long career on made to the Elizabethtown the road. Although he had Fish and Game Club, or the an affinity for Harleys and American Society for Cancer Triumphs; he often could be Research.

July 12, 2014 Ò This cries out for an adjudicatory hearing,Ó Bauer said.

Several residents, including Barbara Dansmore, pointed out that the number of trucks was actually double owing to the empty trucks coming back.

She, too, called for an adjudicatory hearing and cited the sense of cooperation that characterized the 1998 permit process. Ò Of course we want business to expand,Ó she said. Ò It just needs to be agreeable to the residents.Ó Lake Placid resident John Knox, who owns a second home in Lewis, cited dissatisfaction with blasting-related damage to his residence and expressed skepticism about independent traffic monitoring to ensure that NYCO abided by APA regulations.

Regional Mine Operations Manager Brian Glackin said NYCO has a certified scale. Contractors don’t get paid until they have driven it, added Mark Buckley, a safety manager at the facility. Ò All trucks are weighed and the numbers are reported to the APA.Ó Glackin said that while the APA could hypothetically conduct an audit, he conceded that there was no independent voice to ensure the regulations were being followed.

Willsboro resident Laura Smith said her town was an integral part of the process. Ò ItÕ s terrifying with trucks on your tail Ñ what comes down must come back,” she said. “And the constant droning 24/7, elderly people canÕ t even open their windows. We canÕ t even use kayaks in Willsboro Bay. And this is going to be increased.Ó Jane Rasonowski also called for an adjudicatory hearing. Ò Something needs to be worked out with the school system,Ó she said, referring to the increased traffic.

While the drivers are very skilled, she said, she expressed concern about possible accidents. Ò I go to work early so I can miss the trucks,Ó she said. Ò And who will pay for the wear and tear on the highways? There has to be a balance, and the APA is charged with finding that balance.”

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS Adirondack Council Conservation Director Rocci Aguirre urged the spotlight be kept on the separate permit that would allow for exploration and possible mining on Lot 8, the 200-acre parcel that is part of the stateÕ s forest preserve. Ò While some may argue these are two wholly separate issues, the Council feels the possible addition of Lot 8 changes the variables involved and needs to be fully accounted for in the current mining permit application,Ó he said.

Aguirre said exploratory activities on Lot 8 would “complicate and exacerbateÓ noise issues on Seventy Road, and the loosening of restrictions would only compound the quality of life and environmental issues.

The devil is in the details, he said, and in a 1,000-page document, it is important to get the facts straight and give the permit due consideration.

“The Council recognizes that even under normal circumstances, mining activity has inherent noise, traffic and environmental issues,Ó he said. Ò Our concern, in this case, is that there are extraordinary considerations in this case that warrant an even higher level of review and consideration.Ó ECONOMIC IMPACT Willsboro resident Debbie James said NYCO provided for her and her family. Ò We fed our family on hearing that droning noise,Ó she said. Ò NYCO provided great health insurance and a healthy life. They provided jobs to kids who would otherwise be on the public system. TheyÕ re near and dear to my heart. This is real life for these families.Ó Stevens said NYCO staffers earned an average of $53,000 per year, about double the median salary in Essex County.

An impact study provided by NYCO states the mining company has an official payroll of $6 million. For each of its 102 employees, an additional 18.2 indirect and 26.4 induced jobs are created. The increased housing value associated with NYCOÕ s employment, the report stated, generates $568,000 in property taxes to Essex County, $223,000 in school taxes and $2,670,463 in state and local tax revenue in 2011. Ò The property tax is a good chunk of change,Ó said Jeff Pierce, a local resident who identified himself as a third-generation business owner who enjoys spending time in the woods. Ò If you take these salaries out of the community, youÕ re taking the grocery stores off the corner.Ó Citing the areaÕ s demographic decline, North Country Chamber of Commerce President Garry Douglas called NYCO a Ò high quality employerÓ that would be valued anywhere. Ò What is a challenge in other rural areas is a crisis in the Adirondacks,Ó he said. Ò The only solution is jobs. We must help [NYCO] survive and thrive into the future. LetÕ s approve these reasonable and well-justified permits.”

Dan Richards, a representative of Avery Tractors, highlighted the importance of keeping jobs in the area. Ó NYCOÕ s hundred-plus jobs result in three or four more spinoffs,Ó he said. Ò ThatÕ s huge for the area,Ó he said. Ò This town used to be booming,Ó said Richard Way, a contractor, citing the time before the Northway. Ò New York is now an anti-business state. ThereÕ s nothing here. I told my kids to get out. WhatÕ s the alternative? We have to make hard choices Ñ a decent economy or just the place you want to go for retirement?Ó ON THE ROAD In on-site conversations with the Valley News, residents of Wells Hill Road and Seventy Road appeared to be resigned to the traffic and were wary of speaking publicly about their concerns, including the perceived noise, possible new road construction and what one referred to as murky tap water.

Another pointed out that the stream in their yard had slowed down over the years.

On Thursday, the day after the hearing, Glackin said employees discovered evidence of mischief at the facility on Seventy Hill Road, including loosened gas caps on some of the companyowned vehicles. An increased security detail was installed to safeguard the facility over the holiday weekend.

Glackin hedged on if the incident indicated sabotage: Ò It raised the concern that weÕ re not doing enough to safeguard our property,Ó he said.

The public has until July 16 to contact the APA with their comments.

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Community Calendar Friday, July 11

SARANAC — Rocky Hill Ramblers perform at Saranac Fire Hall at 7:30 p.m.

LAKE PLACID — One Man Star Wars show at 8:00 p.m. at the LPCA. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Three Movies, a classic trilogy and just one talented and overworked Star Wars fanatic. Combining all three original Star Wars movies into one non-stop performance, skilled Canadian actor Charlie Ross does it all—all the ships, planets, characters and music in one not-to-be-missed performance. The tour de force is with him! “A one-man reenactment of Star Wars is nerdier - and funnier - than you can possibly imagine!” – Spin Magazine. For more information, call 518.523.2512 or go to www.lakeplacidarts.org.

Saturday, July 12

LAKE PLACID — Investigations, Intelligence, Security and Risk Evaluation roundtable will be held at 8:30 a.m. in the Mountain View Room of the Conference Center of Lake Placid. The cost is $30 by reservation and $35 at the door. For more information, contact info@lakeplacidinstitute.org.

LAKE PLACID — The Seth Yacavone Band will perform at the Upstairs Music Hall at Smoke Signals at 10 p.m.. There is a $5 cover.

JAY — Woodchuck’s Revenge perform at the green. The rain location is Amos and Julia Ward Theater. The event takes place at 6:30 p.m.

SARANAC LAKE — Saranac Lake’s 3rd Annual Village Wide Garage Sale Village Wide Garage Sale is sponsored by the Women’s Civic Chamber. It takes place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Maps will be available in the July 10th edition of The Adirondack Daily Enterprise Weekender, at yardsaletreasuremap.com, Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, and Riverside Park the day of the Sale. For more information: SLVillageGarageSale@yahoo.com or find us on Facebook at SLVillageGarageSale.

LAKE PLACID — One Man Star Wars show at 8:00 p.m. at the LPCA. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Three Movies, a classic trilogy and just one talented and overworked Star Wars fanatic. Combining all three original Star Wars movies into one non-stop performance, skilled Canadian actor Charlie Ross does it all—all the ships, planets, characters and music in one not-to-be-missed performance. The tour de force is with him! “A one-man reenactment of Star Wars is nerdier - and funnier - than you can possibly imagine!” – Spin Magazine. For more information, call 518.523.2512 or go to www.lakeplacidarts.org.

Sunday, July 13

ST. HUBERTS — Andrew Zeman preaches at All Souls Episcopal Chapel at 10 a.m.

LAKE PLACID — There will be a showing of Lake Placid Sinfonietta: Beyond the Screen at 7:30 p.m. $25. This “Blockbuster” concert explores the connections of Music to Screen, with works written for the screen, works written by film composers for the concert hall and works that were later used on the screen sometimes more than 100 years later! For more information, call 518.523.2512 or go to www. lakeplacidarts.org.

SARANAC — Rocky Hill Ramblers perform at Saranac Fire Hall at 3:00 p.m.

WESTPORT — From 3-5 pm. there will be a narrated cruise on Lake Champlain on board the Escape. There will be historic shipwrecks, bald eagles and gorgeous scenery. The cruise departs Westport Marina at 3:00 p.m. Seating is limited. Cost is $20. Register at http://insidethemap.com/upcoming-events-5/ or email lakeside5047@gmail.com.

AUSABLE FORKS — St. James’ Episcopal Church will hold Holy Eucharist services at 10 a.m.

WILLSBORO — Turtle Island Cafe will host Beth Lawrence’s unique blend of pop, jazz, and original music from 4:3o to 7 p.m. Call 963-7417 for more information.

Monday, July 14

LAKE PLACID — Franklin and Essex County Suicide Prevention Coalitions & the Lake Placid Center for the Arts invite you to attend a screening of “Here One Day,” followed by community discussion, questions and answers by Producer/Director Kathy Leichter and local mental health professionals at the LPCA. HERE ONE DAY is a beautiful, emotionally candid film about a woman coping with mental illness, her relationships with her family, and the ripple effects of her suicide on those she loved.

Tuesday, July 15

ESSEX — A workout for your voice, mind and body will be held from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at New Health, 2885 Essex Rd. Participants must be 21 years or older.

The cost is $12-$15.

WHALLONSBURG — Essex County Suicide Prevention Coalition & the Whallonsburg Grange invite you to attend a screening of “Here One Day,” followed by community discussion, questions and answers by Producer/Director Kathy Leichter

and local mental health professionals at the Whallonsburg Grange. HERE ONE DAY is a beautiful, emotionally candid film about a woman coping with mental illness, her relationships with her family, and the ripple effects of her suicide on those she loved.

Wednesday, July 16

AUSABLE FORKS — St. James’ Episcopal Church will hold Holy Eucharist services at 11:30 a.m.

LAKE PLACID — Lake Placid Sinfonietta performs Superheroes! This is a morning concert for little ones that includes opportunities to wiggle, wonder, and wander through the instruments while the orchestra performs. This free event will take place at 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts.

CHAZY — Champlain Valley Chorus of Sweet Adelines perform at the Chazy Public Library from 7 to 8 p.m. The event is free. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. It will take place rain or shine. Call 846-7676 for more info.

Thursday, July 17

WESTPORT — Barika performs at 7:30 p.m. at Ballard Park. For more information, contact Soundwaveswestport@gmail.com.

PERU — Larry Stone performs from 7 to 10 p.m. at Livingoods Restaurant & Brewery, 697 Bear Swamp Road.

LAKE PLACID — There will be a performance of Gary the Great in Ah! Family Magic at 7:30 p.m. at the LPCA. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for students/seniors, and $5 for children 12 and under. Gary presented his first trick for kindergarten show-and-tell – and still uses that trick to this day! Since then, he has performed magic for Nickelodeon, The Broadway Comedy Club, TADA Theatre and for America’s Got Talent and is currently the resident magician for Brooklyn Public Library, Broadhollow Theater, New York Kids Club among others. Don’s miss this one-nightonly event – you never know what trick he has up his sleeve! For more information, call 518.523.2512 or go to www.lakeplacidarts.org.

Friday, July 18

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

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