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JAY — Crafts, p lays, music and more will all be found on the Jay village green Saturday, Aug. 6.

The annual Jay Day will start at 10 a.m. and continued into the evening, starting with the craft fair fr om 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

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ELIZABETHTOWN — Supervisors and one theological leader made compelling arguments on bot h s ides of the issue to sell or keep the Horace Nye Nursing Home.

However, the motion to authorize a contract for broker services r elated to the potential sale of the home never came to a vote at the Aug. 1 meeting of the Essex County B oard o f S upervisors.

After mor e than an hour of discussion on the part of the supervisors, Newcomb Supervisor Geor ge Canon offered a motion to table the resolution, which was approved 1,833-to-751, with 259 votes (W estport, W ilmington and Essex) absent.

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By Keith Lobdell keith@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — Essex County officials have sent out notice that they are seeking someone to rebuild the Otis Lane Bridge.

Bids for the project will be accepted until Aug. 12, with the opening on the same day at 2 p.m.

According to a legal notice published by the county, plans, specifications, standar d proposals and dr awings for the pr oposed work may be obtained at the County’s website at www .co.essex.ny.us. The county r eserves the right to reject any and all bids.

“We can go out to bid on this pr oject now,” County Attorney Daniel Manning said. “We have a couple of permits that are still pending, and Anthony LaVigne (county DPW supervisor) is working on that.”

Manning said he is pre paring to meet with the two property owners who are affected by the bridge r eplacement — Marjorie Bartley and Harry Otis Gough — on Friday, Aug. 5.

“We will be meeting with them tentatively on that date to go over some things,” Manning said.

“I am pleased to be working with Essex County on a solution for r eplacing the Otis Bridge,” Gough said. “Chairman (Randall) Douglas and LaVigne have been instrumental in bringing about a compromise solution that meets the needs of all parties.”

“It’s enlightening that after eight years, this project is going forward with the bids,” Elizabethtown Supervisor Noel Merrihew said. “But ther e ar e still pending permits that need t be obtained. We can now buy the pieces and the parts, though.”

Merrihew s aid h e di d f eel t hat t he b ack and forth between first the town and pr operty owners and then the county had led to an increased cost in the project.

“The unfortunate part of the whole thing is it added cost of between $70,000 and $90,000 for the pr oject,” Merrihew said.

“This could have been done cheaper eight years ago, but we had to go down this route.”

Gough said he is hopeful that the permit and an easement process could be done in a reasonable manner , and that he looks forward to the county’s plan to save the original bridge.

“While ther e ar e still some legal issues that need to be ir oned out r egarding the easement, I gave the county , I am glad to hear the county may r euse the old Otis Bridge at the Essex County Fair Gr ounds,” Gough said.

Cobble golf tourney slated ELIZABETHTOWN — The 2011 Memorial Tournament at Cobble Hill Golf Course will be held Sept. 10-1 1, with a two-man scramble, best-ball format. Flights will be established following play on Satur day.

Cost is $85 per person for members and $95 for n on-members. P ayout w ill b e f or t he first three places in each flight. The entry fee includes golf, thr ee closest-to-the-pin contests, a p utting c ontest, a nd l unch o n Saturday and Sunday . An optional skins competition will also be held. Carts are extra.

Please specify your pr eferred starting time and if a cart is needed when making reservations. S tarting times will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Entry forms have been distributed to ar ea courses.

Reservations can be made by mailing in an entry form, by contacting the course at 8739974, by calling Kevin McKee at 563-5230, 873-2520, or email: mckeek_1999@yahoo.com.

There was a variety of food and wares for sale at the Elizabethtown Farmers’ Market July 29, including stands that featured, clockwise from top, Lamoy’s in Morrisonville, Meredith Johnston of Aerobie Fields Pottery in Westport,, the Juniper Hill Farm stand from Wadhams, Michael and Travis Agoney of Agoney Vegetables from Morrisonville, and Maple products from South Meadow Farm from Lake Placid.

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ECH, ReNew to host garden party ELIZABETHTOWN — The Elizabethtown Community Hospital Auxiliary a n d R e N e w , a n o r ga n i z a tion that pr ovides aid for community members in need, have joined forces to plan a n af ternoon g arden party fundraiser.

The event, taking place o n S u n d a y, A u g . 2 1 , f e a tures a house tour of one of the most stately homes in Essex, tours of the property and gardens, a silent art auction, delicious appetizers and beautiful musical performances.

The summer gar den party takes place from 4 to 8 p.m. in Essex.

Mary Ann Schultz will be giving tours of Sunnyside, located on the shor e of Lake Champlain. The home, built in 1835 is a l a rg e r e s i d e n c e f e a t u r i n g beautiful woodwork, large windows, an impr essive s t a i rc a s e a n d o u t b u i l d ings, including an octago-

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“People love to hear stories about older homes like Sunnyside,” Schultz said. “I’m always happy to share its history and allow a peek inside. It’s been a labor o f lo ve f or m y h usband and me – I enjoy letting people know what we’ve been able to accomplish, in terms of r enovating this property.”

Chef Wally Foster is in c h a rg e o f t h e a f t e r n o o n ’ s menu and Horsfords Nursery w ill b e o ffering t ours of the pr operty’s gar dens, offering information about g a rd e n p l a n n i n g a n d t h e various plants included. “ We ’ re p l a n n i n g a brand-new garden for this summer,” Schultz said. “I can’t wait to see how it develops and I’m incr edibly thrilled that it will be part of the tour.”

Another of the afternoon’s highlights will be the silent art auction.

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Artists from around the region have donated their work to be auctioned duri n g t h e g a r d e n p a r t y. A t tendees will be able to bid on the pieces during the event; and winning bids will be announced that evening.

A c c o rd i n g t o L a u r a Sells-Doyle, ECH auxiliary president, teaming up for the fundraiser has been enjoyable.

“Mary Ann has the same commitment to her work at ReNew as our members have for the hospital,” she said. “It makes a lot of sense to work together for the benefit of both organizations.”

Tickets for the summer g a rd e n p a r t y a n d h o u s e tour are available for a $50 minimum donation; pr oceeds will be split evenly between the ECH auxiliary and ReNew. Contact Jane Hooper at 873-3003 for mor e information or tickets.

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WESTPORT Margaret Bartley • 873-9225 / msbartley@charter.net had the best Parmesan cheese in the area.

In 1996 when the building faced demolition Darren Tracy, restored and saved the building.

Fifteen years later, on a frigid January morning, Hubbard Hall caught fire and died. For over six months the buildings’ remains stood, scorched and tattered, in the center of our village. Many wondered when the air conditioner, dangling from the third floor window, would fall. It never did.

On E-town Day a big orange crane arrived, waiting at the building’s side like the grim reaper. No one likes the sight of the ruined building, but we grew accustomed to it. The shock of seeing an empty space is something we had not imagined.

Many people remember other old buildings, now gone: The Windsor and Deer ’s Head hotels, the old Arsenal Inn, and Steven’s Drugstore on the corner of Water St. There are only a few historic buildings left on Court St.: the Town Hall, Pleasant Valley Pharmacy, and Doctor Blackmore’s house. Let’s hope these buildings will remain for future generations to appreciate.

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he Adirondack Art Association will have an opening for its third group show this Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the gallery. The featured artist for this show is watercolorist Ann Pember, well known for her complex and beautiful paintings of flowers. The gallery is located in the heart of downtown Essex, and there will be refreshments.

Don’t forget Essex Day, which is this Saturday. Depending on how you feel about crowds, you may choose to avoid the hamlet, or jump in with both feet to enjoy the festivities.

The Belden Noble Library has a reusable pass to the ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center it’s lending out. The aquarium is on the waterfront in Burlington and offers a wonderful way to learn all about Lake Champlain. The pass enables a family of five to all get in for $4 each, which is a big savings over the regular admission of $12.50 for adults and $9.50 for children.

Stop by the library to pick up the pass. By the way, ECHO stands for ecology, culture, history and opportunity, which summarizes their mission.

A camera crew from Channel 57 in Plattsburgh was here last week making short pieces of Amy talking about and demonstrating gardening topics. The pieces will be from three to five minutes long, and will be used to fill in odd spots in their schedule. These are meant more as entertainment rather than serious horticultural education. Each little segment took at least two hours to film, and required numerous camera angles for each shot as well as many cups of coffee and a couple of cigarettes for the camera man. Amy used my potato patch to show how to dig potatoes, and although I received no credit, she did save me the trouble of digging them myself. Ginny and I offered our services as extras, but were firmly declined.

The phoebes nesting on our front porch fledged their young last week. The nestlings went from tiny things with big mouths to small birds in about four days, and then suddenly disappeared. There’s a family of bluebirds in the yard that we think is on their second batch of young. It’s never too late to put out a few boxes for them, as they’re always scouting around for next year.

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Service will also be a theme at this year's Depot Theatre Gala Benefit, which will be held at the Country Club on August 13, starting at 6 p.m. On hand, of course, will be the usual eye-popping auction items, rousing entertainment, and delicious food and drinks. But this year the event will also honor the life and work of Depot founder Carol Buchanan, who passed away earlier this year. Carol's modesty and good-humor could easily hide her farsighted dedication to our community, and a certain quiet determination, from those who knew her casually. To those who knew her a little better, it comes as no surprise that her legacy has helped put our little town on the cultural map.

The Depot's next show, "Wicked City," runs Aug. 12 through Aug. 21. It's a snappy send-up of 40s and 50s film noir by Broadway comedy veterans Chad Beguelin and Matthew Sklar. For information and reservations for the show or for the Gala, call the box office at 962-4449 or visit depottheatre.org.

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he summer season has now reached the half way point; and there is still a lot of activity around. The Craft Fair went off with good weather and a good crowd in attendance.

The same day there was a large funeral as we laid another one of our local citizens, Larry Bliss, to rest. He dedicated many year to the State Police work. He will be missed.

A lot of yard sales still pop up each weekend. The Fire Department held their annual Chicken barbecue this past Sunday, they now have a great outdoor area to hold these events.

Several former graduates from W.C. School met for a Reunion party at Johnny’s Smokehouse Restaurant this past weekend, heard they had a great meal and good time catching up with each other.

More events this next week include, The Willsboro United Methodist Public Supper on Wednesday, Aug. 3, serving Chicken and Biscuits starting at 4:30 p.m.

The Heritage Society is sponsoring a Photo Identification Day at the Willsboro

United Methodist Church on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hoping that some would come in to help us identify old photos in the collection; they would also welcome additional old photos that people would like to share.

They can make copies on site and you will still take home your original.

An Essex Theater production of “Lost in Yonkers,” showing Aug. 11 to 21 at the Essex Theater. A Dinner and Show at Rick’s Restaurant on Aug. 13, call for reservations.

Essex County Fair coming up the week of Aug 10 to 14 in Westport. An Art show and Annual Used Book Sale coming up soon at the Paine Library. Ecumenical Bible School the week of Aug. 14 to 19.

It has been a pleasure to once again see many of the Felt Family in town for a few Days. Amber Sayward has also been home for a visit with her family.

Happy Birthday to: Sandy Oliver Aug. 12, Brad Paye Aug. 13, Bradley Ball Aug. 13, Johnathan Hubbard Aug. 14, Gary Stoke Aug. 15. Happy Anniversary to Cecile and Bob McVicker Aug. 10.

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Our featured pet this week is Rosebud, a Labrador Retriever/Shepherd-mix who is a wonderful pup with tons of potential. She has a sweet, sensitive and gentle demeanor along with the eagerness to please of a puppy. She's a responsive young lady who is a quick learner and has the intelligence of both her breeds. Rosebud will do well in a home that has the time to spend with a young pup and can provide the encourage-

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t looks like the Rolling Hills development of the Treadwell property is going ahead, despite all the rumors of a hang-up in the sale. At least, that's the impression given at the planning board meeting last Monday, when the board unanimously approved the special permit application. The project is now officially a go— pending closure of the sale itself, of course.

Dave Mann, the prospective purchaser, was there, and seemed as confident and optimistic as ever. "Nothing is ever 100%," he said. "But I am very hopeful." He also thanked the board. Chairman Bill Johnston may have been a little surprised at being thanked. Perhaps we can thank him and the other members next time we see them around town. They do a great job for us, they sure went above and beyond the call of duty on this project.

Including alternates, we're talking about Bill, Craig Russell, Dwight Anson, Evelyn Brandt, Courtney Fair, MaryLou Fitzgerald, Alan Hipps, Chris Maron, and Ken White. And Barbara Breyette, the board's indefatigable secretary. Your service is

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elcome to the first week of August. Traditionally this is the hot month of the year for us. I always say that I love living up here in the North Country as it does not get nearly as hot as the lower part of the state or even most of the United States. I recently had a friend move up here from far downstate and she has found the temperatures much more appealing with about a ten degree difference and a much calmer, relaxed pace to everything. I find that many of us who have lived up here a long time forget those things that make living here so appealing.

The AuSable River and the AuSable Chasm both offer many opportunities to beat the heat that we do get. Don’t forget that right in the downtown Keeseville area are some picnic areas to enjoy right by the river. A gentle reminder to keep things clean for the next people to enjoy the areas.

The town has recently fixed up JC Park so that is certainly worth visiting on an idle day as well as the tennis/basketball court right by the government offices.

While there take a look at the new artistic paving stones, very nicely crafted and de-

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The Keeseville Free Library has its big local art exhibition starting this month.

The Opening reception for the event will be Thursday, Aug. 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The exhibition and sale will include local artists Anne Pember, Gail Kemp, Andrea Knight, Penelope Clute, Gary Bezio, and Jackie Sabrouin among others. The Exhibit and Sale will run from Aug. 11 through Sept. 9. The mediums included are oils, acrylics, pen and ink, pencil, pottery, fine woodworking, textile, and photography. This should promise with so many artists and art forms to have something for everybody’s tastes.

I also see that a new antique shop has opened up on Main Street near the Methodist Church by appointment only.

Nice to see spaces being occupied again and I wish the business well.

While wandering around the town don’t forget to visit the new home of the Adirondack Architectural Heritage right across from TD Bank North.

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In 1839 US Congressman, Orlando Kellogg built his home on Court St. Kellogg was also a ‘born here” man who grew up on the Kellogg farm at the foot of Otis Mountain. His birthplace is still standing, but the house he built in Elizabethtown is now gone.

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Don’t ignore the Adirondacks

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ow that Gov. Andrew Cuomo has set up 10 regional economic development councils around New York, we hope members of these councils don’t forget the little guys in the sticks.

That’s us.

For the most part, the Adirondack North Country region is filled with rural communities that r ely on tourism for the bulk of their private-industry jobs. And since New York failed to set up anAdirondack Regional Economic Development Council to represent the 135,000 or so people who live in the 6-million-acre Adirondack Park, we must trust the thr ee councils who r epresent the Park to act in our best interests.

Asked how the most sparsely populated county in the state — Hamilton County — can compete for economic development project money against cities like Plattsburgh and Watertown in the North Country Regional Economic Development Council, co-chair Garry Douglas — executive dir ector of the Plattsbur gh-North Country Chamber of Commer ce — said, “When it comes to job creation, when it comes to economic development, ther e is no such thing as a county; there is an economic region.”

Those ar e gr eat talking points, and we know Garry is a staunch advocate for rural communities thr oughout the North Country r egion. But how does the governor explain to a small business owner in the town of Arietta — population 304 — how economic development pr ojects in the city of Watertown — population 27,000 — help his community more than 100 miles away?

The solution would be to pr opose economic development pr ojects closer to the town of Arietta, possibly in the town’s hamlet of Piseco. But that’s easier said than done.

While Hamilton County has a lone representative on the council — Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Farber — the urban areas of the region have many. After all, the chief executive or supervisor of the thr ee municipalities with the lar gest population in each region were automatically named to the councils. For the North Country region, they are the cities of Watertown and Plattsburgh and the town of Potsdam. For the Capital Region, they are the cities ofAlbany, Schenectady and Troy. How does Elizabethtown compete? How about North Cr eek, Warrensburg, Ticonderoga, Tupper Lake or

Lyon Mountain?

Not only will the 10 r egions of the state be competing with each other for part of $1 billion in economic development pr ojects, it’s safe to say that the communities and counties within each region will be competing to place their str ongest pr ojects at the top of the regional council list.

The North Country Regional Economi c Development Council r epresents Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, St. Lawr ence, Jefferson and Lewis counties. All but Jefferson ar e located wholly or partially inside the Adirondack Park’s boundary . The r emaining Adirondack counties are represented by other councils: Warren, Saratoga and Washington are in the Capital Region council; and Fulton, Herkimer and Oneida are in the Mohawk Valley council.

Will Adirondack small towns be forg otten when it comes time to decide whether to approve an economic development pr oject creating five jobs in Hamilton County versus a project creating 50 or 100 jobs in Plattsburgh? We hope not.

A five-job bump in the Adirondack Park is huge to the local economy in a place like Chestertown, but it has little impact in a city like Schenectady. The people who live here understand that, but we’r e skeptical that the number -crunchers in Albany will give more weight to urban pr ojects simply because they make the Cuomo administration look good. More jobs created = more votes.

Maybe we’r e being too cynical. Maybe we’re jumping the gun and not giving Albany enough cr edit. Or maybe we’r e just used to seeing politics get in the way of great ideas.

Creating the regional economic development councils was a brilliant idea. For that, we applaud the governor ’s leadership. Sadly, we are disappointed that he failed to see the Adirondack Park — the size of the state of Vermont — as its own economic development region. For that, we think Gov. Cuomo missed a great opportunity, and we hope we don’t pay for his mistake.

This editorial is the collaborative opinion of a board comprised of Thom Randall, Fred Herbst, Lou Varricchio, Keith Lobdell, Jeremiah Papineau, Andy Flynn and John Gereau. Comments may be directed to denpubs@denpubs.com.

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August 6, 2011

Viewpoint

Americans held hostage

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and those employed by the s I wrote this colgovernment? Or are those umn early Monwho pay taxes and support day morning, it the system today’s Public appeared our national elected officials had Servants? reached a tentative settleWhen our elected officials ment regarding the debt give themselves raises and crisis and spending reducbenefits not afforded the avtions. They obviously knew erage taxpayer , who’s the where the line was and did servant? When government not cross it. They postured employees who earn mor e away right up to the point than the average citizen and Dan Alexander where there was no time create tax loopholes for the Thoughts from left to do anything else but super rich and major corpoBehind the Pressline reach an agreement. rations, who’s the servant For appearance sake, the and who is the served? final agreement approved before the Aug. We’ve seen these abuses of the system 2 deadline meets the bar e minimum we grow worse, election cycle by election cycould have expected. The debt ceiling is cle. Regardless of which party is in power raised and shouldn’t come up for action or who we send to r epresent us, it continagain until after the 2012 elections, only a ues to get worse and our servitude contintrillion dollars in expenses ar e to be cut, ues to grow. which is negligible compared to what was Over th e l ast w eek, w hen t he p ressure needed. And the cuts will be phased in was intense to solve the debt crisis, we all over time, which means they have time to received correspondence and solicitations put them back into place some other way , and read and heard interviews not blaming and the plan to create a bipartisan commis- the other side and asking for money to sion to look at future cuts. “support the party fight.” Money and Should we blame our elected officials for votes is all that really matters in Washingthis embarrassing pr ocess or the system? ton. Our needs to have an or derly govEven when we send individuals with the erned country are merely an inconvenient best of intentions to W ashington they ar e by-product in the preparation for the next forced to succumb to the party line. election.

Much of what we witnessed during the It’s time for true election reform, not derecent process was political wrangling for cided by the parties, bur eaucrats or the the next election cycle. We wonder who is elected officials but reform that must be incalling the shots when we see such actions sisted by the taxpayers/stakeholders of resulting in a basic failure to govern. this country. We must limit or eliminate Despite your political slant, I think most PAC money and set a limit to individual Americans want the same thing, an oppor- and corporate contributions. W e need to tunity to live in a fre e society with econom- eliminate the car eer politicians with term ic opportunity for all, while assisting those limits and r eform their r etirement and truly less fortunate. Yet the issues always health benefits. W inning an election and get boiled down to serving those with “big serving the people for a few years shouldmoney” and those with “no money.” n’t be a free ticket for life.

Let’s face it, the political system is based We need to insure balanced budgets that around two key items: votes and money . guide those we send to govern, and we When your primary focus is getting your need to addr ess the tax codes to cr eate a candidates elected, what else matters but system that eliminates loopholes and puts money a nd v otes? T he s ystem f orces o ur all Americans and corporations on a level elected of ficials to fall in line and causes playing field. If the taxpayers fail to insist the average American to takes sides when on doing these things, we can be assured the vast majority want a government that of receiving more of what we’ve been getsolves problems so we can go about living ting, and we’ll be setting up futur e generour lives. Unfortunately , government has ations for even greater servitude to a govbecome the pr oblem and we work to supernment that is self-centered and primariport them, not the other way ar ound. At ly focused on its own self interests. times like these I wonder just who is the We need to find a way to make these Public Servant? Is it our elected of ficials things happen.

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Tea Party leader was hypocritical To the Valley News: Where were you when: The previous administration started the illegal, unfunded Iraq War (remember, “Bring ‘em on”), now estimated to cost more than $3 trillion dollars?

Where were you when the same pre vious administration started the unfunded Afghan war , now estimated to cost mor e than $500 billion dollars.

Where wer e you when the pr evious administration passed the unfunded pr escription drug program for $400 billion dollars when it actually was estimated to cost more than $600 billion dollars? (They lied to Congress to get it passed.)

Where were you during the last 10 years, when the pr evious administration p assed the unfunded tax cuts (largely for the rich), which is now estimated to cost more than 2.3 trillion dollars?

Why didn’t you complain at that time?

Where were you then Mr. Mark L. Barie?

Joe DeMarco Jay

Momentum carrying Essex County Fair into 2011 extravaganza

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New Yorkers about the benefits of tobaccofree outdoor recreational areas.

The campaign raises awareness of the environmental impact of tobacco litter , dangers of secondhand smoke and influence on children when tobacco use is not re stricted.

Billboards with "Keep Butts Away From Where We Play" can be seen throughout the Bob and Sue Johnson tri-county area this summer.

Tobacco litter is poisonous to childr en Coordinators Silver Bay and wildlife. Discar ded cigarette butts ar e the most common form of litter . Studies show they are toxic, slow to decompose and costly to remove.

Cigarette butts have been found in the To the Editor: stomachs of f ish, w hales, bi rds a nd o ther During the last seven weeks of the school marine animals and can cause digestive year, I had the opportunity to volunteer at blockages. the Peru Primary School.

Children r outinely pick up these toxic I worked with the childr en to help them To the Editor: butts and try to place them in their mouths. improve their reading skills, and I tru st that Chronic illness, r ecession, dr ought, war The U.S. sur geon general has declar ed among tribes, wars dividing by r eligious I made a difference. Working with the chil- that there is no safe level of exposur e to secdren in the second-grade classes was an ab- ondhand smoke. Childr en have smaller affiliation, inef ficient governments, diseases, AIDS, and natural disasters are con- solute joy. lungs than adults and consequently Thanks to Scott Osborne, Kelly Crowley, breathe in 50 per cent mor e air pollution, tributing to a hunger crisis in the world today. Each of us can do something. The Mrs. L alonde, M rs. S ayward, M s. D emo, which is why it is important to expand Mrs. Crowningshield and Mrs. Mullen for Hague, T iconderoga, and Cr own Point smoke-free outdoor ar eas to r educe expomaking it possible for me to have this gre at sure and prevent tobacco-caused disease. communities ar e joining together for a experience. The Per u Primary School is a CROP Walk on Oct. 15 at 1 p.m. starting at Public support for outdoor tobacco use vibrant and safe envir onment for our chilthe 1888 Building. restrictions is gr owing. Outdoor -tobaccoNo government can do it all. Agencies of dren to learn from outstanding teachers. use policies have been enacted in mor e than If you want to have a heartwarming exthe U.N. and private r eligious or ganiza290 local municipalities thr oughout New perience, I highly recommend volunteering York. Locally, 16 municipalities in the tritions are stepping in to assist hungry people. Church World Service works with oth- at a Primary School. I know that I'll be back county area have adopted policies. er non-profit agencies like Lutheran World at school in September.

Community Partnerships can pr ovide Roy Perry Relief, Catholic Charities, Society of sample policies, signage and/or assistance Peru Friends, and many others to distribute food in c reating o utdoor-tobacco-use p olicies. and dig wells wher e they ar e desperately Visit www .TobaccoFreeNYS.org to learn needed. Locally our food pantries distribmore or contact Adirondack Tobacco Fr ee ute food year round. The need is great and Network at our donations r eally do make a dif ference www.adirondacktobaccofree.org.

To the Valley News: in our community and the world.

Jill Rock New York State T obacco Control Program All who are concerned about the hungry Senior public-health educator has launched a new campaign to educate can be a part of this day and the planning Adirondack Tobacco Free Network for the event. If you would like to help organize for the WALK call us at 543-6127.We are having an ingathering meeting on August 31. We look forward to seeing you.

Mark your calendars with the dates. W e walk because they walk to feed their families. We wear shoes but many cannot.

Volunteering is rewarding

Preparing for CROP Walk

Kicking butts

linked to substance abuse, one wonders why there my Winehouse weren’t is dead. She people in joins the sad her life cacompany of musicians pable of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, saving her Jim Morrison, and Kurt from herCobain, all of whom also Jon Hochschartner self. died at age 27.

Reporter The news Her body was found in is a loss on her London apartment July 23. a cultural level, too, though At the time of writing, the obviously dwarfed by the grief cause of death is still unsuffered by her family and known, but widely believed to friends. She was one of the be connected with her long most promising contemporary battle against alcohol and musicians, leading a soul redrugs. According to Reuters, vival that launched the careers results from toxicology tests of artists such as Duffy and may not be available until late Adele. Only the latter perAugust. former in the genre, whose The news is awful on a hubooming voice is now conman level. If the death is quering the charts, eclipsed

Rest in peace, Amy Winehouse

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Invasive species talk schedules RAY BROOK — The Essex County Adirondack Club is sponsoring a meeting focusing on the invasive species endangering North Country vegetation on T uesday, Aug. 16, fr om 10:30 a.m. until noon at the Adirondack Park Agency offices on Rte. 73 in Ray Brook.

Speakers include Hillary Smith, APIPP; John Falge, NYS Dept of T ransportation; and Mary Beal, ECAGC. Following the formal pr esentations, the meeting will continue with discussions and planning for future education efforts. Bring a brown bag lunch and beverage.

For further information and to RSVP , please contact Lynne at 359-2630.

Carousel fundraiser set LAKE PLACID — The Adirondack Carousel will be the featur ed community organization on Thursday , Aug. 4, at

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her talent.

What was Winehouse’s appeal?

Most superficially, it had to do with nostalgia. Her retrobeats and beehive hairstyle harked from the early 1960s.

The country seems to now have a strange yearning for the period, as evidenced, for instance, by the success of the “Mad Men” television series.

Part of it likely was her appropriation, as a white person, of a traditionally AfricanAmerican genre. It’s a recipe with a long history of commercial success, from Elvis Presley to Marshall Mathers, aka Eminem.

Some of it can be attributed to her attitude. In her most famous single, she boasted, so painfully in retrospect, “They tried to make me go to rehab; I said no, no, no.” That kind of

Ruthie’s Run, 2415 Main Str eet in Lake Placid.

Ten-percent of all pur chases made that day between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. will support the carousel, the Adirondack’s newest attraction fusing art, education and entertainment. Construction of the long awaited Adirondack themed car ousel is underway in the William Morris Park in Saranac Lake.

Shoppers at the special event at Ruthie’s Run will be able to select fr om this year ’s newest fall fashions and enjoy door prizes, special jewelry showings, raf fle gifts, r efreshments and the beautifully carved Carousel wildlife figures in the window.

Sale to benefit St. Paul’s KEESEVILLE — St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Clinton Str eet, Keeseville, will hold a giant sale fro m 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ther e will be something for everyone, priced to move and a few surprises.

devil-may-care personality, which often hides tremendous hurt, can be alluring, especially to young people.

When it comes down to it though, her appeal was grounded in immense talent, distinguishing her from so many musicians created in the corporate laboratory.

She released only two studio albums in her life, 2003’s “Frank” and 2006’s “Back to Black.” We’ll never hear the subsequent albums and hits she would have produced over a longer career. And we’re worse for it.

Rest in peace, Amy Winehouse.

Jon Hochschartner is a reporter with Denton Publications. He can be reached at jonh@denpubs.com.

Heritage Society plans events WILLSBORO — The Willsboro Heritage Society will host the following events in the month of August: Photo Identification Day on Satur day, Aug.6, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Willsboro Methodist Church, Main Street. Help the society identify old photos in the Heritage S ociety c ollection a nd b ring p hotos for identification.

The History of Schools in Willsboro & Reber from the early 19th Century to the pre sent will be held on Friday , Aug. 12, at 7 p.m. at the W illsborough Visitor's Center, Main Street, with presentation by Ron Bruno.

Visit to the New Under ground Railr oad Museum near Ausable Chasm on Monday, Aug. 15, with a noon meeting at the W illsboro Heritage Center Museum. After carpooling to the museum, a tour will be led

by Don Papson, Executive Dir ector of the museum.

s I d rive p ast t he f airgrounds each morning, I see a little bit more being done every day that lets me know the fair is upon us.

For the 163r d time, the Essex County Fair will provide five days of fun, music and entertainment for the whole family, starting this Wednesday, Aug. 10, and running through Sunday, Aug. 14.

This year , it seems that the fair has a lot of moby Keith Lobdell mentum, m o re t h a n I c a n h o n e s t l y r e m e m b e r i t having in recent years.

Everyone was buzzing as the fair wrapped up at the end of last year. Many of the people that I came in contact with told me that it was the best Essex County Fair they had ever been to, and I had to agree with them.

Now, I’m not saying that pre vious fairs were not gr eat. What I am saying is that last year , the or ganizers and fair boar d definitely made good on the concept of making it a little better every year.

One of the biggest attractions, which will return again this year, was the Torre s F a m i l y O n e R i n g C i r c u s . T h e s h o w consistently dr ew lar ge cr owds for a show that featur es acr obatics, clowning and a “sphere of death”motorcycle show.

After the show, the members of the T orres Family would come out and meet the children and talk to them about the show.

Just another perk to a small community fair.

This year, one of the things the or ganizers ar e hyping is the r oll-over event, which will take place on the first night of the fair.

A total of 15 cars will r un up a ramp and then flip, earning five points for each side they hit as they r otate (full r otation=20 points). I had a chance to watch a test run of the event last Sunday, and it reminded me of the days of the Hollywood stunt drivers, mixed in with a little demo derby (which will be Saturd ay’s main event).

There will also be Allen Scott as T im McGraw, singing the songs that the country superstar (and son of former, “Ya Gotta Believe,” Mets r eliever Tug) made famous. Organizers say you cannot tell the difference between the two vocally when you play their CD’s side-by side.

In the end, I am a fair junkie. I remember sitting in the fair office watching my father and Ernie Lapine (who this year ’s fair is dedicated to) work, trying to get a chance to make the announcements over the PA system. I always loved riding the rides and seeing the animals as a kid.

Now, I get to enjoy watching my own children ride the rides and see the animals. Also, the fair has done a tr emendous job getting the next generation involved in the fair, not only with the staples of the 4-H exhibits and livestock displays, but also by encouraging youth throughout the county to submit entries at Floral Hall that show of f their talents and thr ough the annual Essex County Idol contest, wher e youth have the chance to be the opening act on Thursday for Allen Scott, while teens and adults will take to the stage to sing on Sunday.

The Essex County Fair is an annual event that helps define the community of Westport and the surr ounding ar ea, one of the final flings of summer befor e thoughts turn to new binders and backp a c k s , a n d p ro v i d e s f a m i l i e s w i t h a chance to enjoy a day of entertainment and more without a huge price tag.

So here’s to another great year of the f a i r, a n d t o h o p i n g t h a t c o m e S u n d a y , everyone is r epeating the wor ds said at the fair ’s conclusion last year.

The Tank

Keith Lobdell is the Editor of the Valley News.

He can be re a c h e d at keith@denpubs.com.

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August 6, 2011

County board allows employees to work as election inspectors

By Keith Lobdell

need for hiring that should be county employMy issue isn’t with the county em- that way beees. cause they ar e “The r eason I ployees working on Election Day, getting that support it is bemine is with the overtime rate of pay overtime.” cause the county “I know , but that we have to give them employees usulabor law really have that — Thomas Scozzafava quires that we technical experido it,” Palmer ence and they replied. are helpful on Election Day ,” Willsboro SuScozzafava also questioned why county pervisor Ed Hatch said, adding that he was employees still get paid overtime if they use concerned that each site has someone who is a vacation day from county work in order to versed with the new electronic machines. work as an election inspector.

“I looked back at the last election in No“Do they use a vacation day or a personal vember and ther e wer e actually about 170 day to work that?” Scozzafava questioned. employees hir ed during that term of that “They u se a v acation d ay o r a p ersonal election period, only about 15 wer e county day, yes,” replied Palmer. employees,” Palmer said. “When you calcu“If they use vacation time they still qualilate out what that cost us, it cost us about fy for time and a half?” Scozzafava said. $5,000 for those county employees but had “Right, because it is over 40 hours,” you hired the other non-county employees, Palmer said. “Now some of them have the the dif ference would have been about first five hours that is not overtime. If they $2,500.” are a 35-hour employee the first five hours “My issue isn’t with county employees are not overtime but as soon as they hit over working on Election Day , mine is with the 40 within the pay week it becomes overovertime r ate of p ay t hat w e h ave t o g ive time.” them,” Scozzafava said. “I just don’t think “If they take vacation they are being paid

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keith@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — Essex County employees will be able to work as election officials this year and will be paid overtime for that work.

The county Board of Supervisors voted to allow the county Board of Elections to “train and hir e, as needed, county employees for the upcoming 2011 election” during theAug. 1 regular board meeting.

The employees would be paid based on the election rates of $1 1 an hour for inspectors, including overtime char ges based of f that rate.

Before the vote, Keene Supervisor William Ferebee asked if the county employees would be paid the election of ficial rate or their county salary, and Moriah Supervisor Thomas Scozzafava asked if the overtime rate was based on the election salary. County Manager Daniel Palmer said that both statements were accurate.

The topic generated more discussion during the July 25 Ways and Means Committee meeting, wher e supervisors discussed the

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dressed them, stating that he felt it was their obligation to continue to provide a county nursing home.

“Life is really all about caring for one another ,” MacPheeters said.

“We have a social contract to be a safety net. These people are relying on your kindness as supervisors. I don’t mind contributing mor e to help the helpless.”

After the r egular business was attended to, St. Armand Supervisor Joyce Mor ency moved to put the resolution pertaining to the sale of the nursing home on the floor . All of the supervisors who wer e present spoke on the topic, each stating before their r emarks how pleased

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they wer e with the work that the employees of the nursing home do with the patients and residents.

“Our duty here is to help the taxpayers but also to help the needy of the futur e,” Chesterfield Supervisor G erald M orrow s aid. “ I h ave never had one person come to me and say that they do not want to pay their fair share for the nursing home.”

I have heard nothing but good re ports about the home,” said David Blades, Lewis supervisor. “I am undecided at this time.”

Keene Supervisor W illiam Fer ebee asked questions about the r esolution, while North Elba Supervisor Roby Politi said he felt this was a hard decision.

“It is a difficult decision that has

to be made and it is all one that we are facing as supervisors not only here at the county but in our towns,” Politi said. “We ar e going to have to eliminate services (due to the 2 percent tax cap) and we’re still losing about $3 million a year at the nursing home, and I do not see that changing.”

Politi added that the state is to blame for the pr oblems that the county is being blamed for.

“The state has put us in this position make local governments look like they ar e the ones to blame when it’s that state that is to blame.”

“I would vote no for this because I feel that ther e ar e still too many unanswered questions,” W illsboro Supervisor Ed Hatch said.

their regular rate for vacation and then they are being paid time and one-half for the election,” Westport Supervisor Daniel Connell asked. “ Okay, s o t hey a re p robably b eing paid $35 an hour to $40 an hour?”

“They are but the other thing you have to remember, if they happen to use that vacation day on Election Day, they are paid for it but you have to understand they will eventually be paid for that anyway,” Palmer said.

“I mean if they don’t take that vacation day that day they may take it the following week or something. Ultimately , the county is r esponsible for payment of that vacation time, it doesn’t matter if they use it on Election Day or not.”

Schroon Supervisor Cathy Moses said that if ther e is such an outcry fr om the public about this practice, they need to fill the vacancies of inspectors so the county does not have to go to its employees.

“If they don’t want us paying $30 an hour, people need to step up to the plate,” Moses said. “We need to have people to fill the positions. T hese a re i mportant e lections a nd we need to have people to work at them. So if they don’t want us to pay $30 an hour , then they need to step up to the plate.”

“This is simply about money, and it is the responsibility for the board to explore its options,” added Elizabethtown Supervisor Noel Merrihew.

“We have been on this discussion for some time,” Mor ency said.

“When you look at the $5.9 million owed to the general fund — for me, its a taxpayer issue. We need to do something, and we all know that.”

Canon then of fered a motion to table the r esolution, but boar d Chairman Randall “Randy” Douglas (town of Jay) asked that he be able to speak on the matter first.

Douglas started by saying that this motion came about after the tax cap committee, which met for the first time following the ways and means committee meeting on July

25, proposed that the boar d take a look at the issue.

“They felt that it needed to be put out there for a vote in order to end this one way or another,” Douglas said.

Douglas then said that there have been a number of issues at the Horace Nye Home that have been very costly to the county, including lawsuits, Section 75 employee hearings, and other procedural matters.

“If it comes to a vote to privatize, I have to look at the big picture and I would vote yes to do that,” Douglas said. “It breaks my heart to say that.”

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Local student attends Youth Leadership medical forum in Boston ELIZABETHTOWN — This summer , young scholars from acr oss the nation will participate in the NationalYouth Leadership Forum on Medicine (NYLF/MED).

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Boquet River Theatre Festival returns to the Grange with two plays

By Keith Lobdell keith@denpubs.com WHALLONSBURG — Over the next two weekends, the Whallonsburg Grange will be filled with the music of Broadway and Disney.

The Boquet River Theatr e Festival will take the stage starting Friday , Aug. 5, at 7 p.m. with the senior players in BR TF performing “T aking Chances,” a musical review that will also be performed Saturday, Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 7 at 2 p.m.

The show features members of the BRTF, Sr., program, with actors age 13 and up, and is a musical revue created and dir ected by Jackie Robertin.

Songs will include, “All that Jazz,” from “Chicago;” “I Believe,” fr om “Spring Awakening;” as well as classic Broadway tunes.

The following weekend, the members of BRTF, Jr., will step to the stage to perform “Beauty and the Beast, Jr .,” an adaptation of the W alt Disney movie and Broadway musical.

Those performances will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 12, and Saturday, Aug. 13, with a 2 p.m. performance on

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Members of the cast of BRTF, Jr.’s “Beauty and the Beast, Jr.,” are busy preparing for the opening night of shows on Friday, Aug. 12.

Sunday, Aug. 14.

The play is directed by alumni from the BR TF program, including dir ector Dale Mason, musical dir ector Alyssa Carroll, along with choreographer Robertin and activities dir ector Theo Bakwell.

“We looked at our choices for a show this year and this was one that was more difficult because these kids

that are in the program are capable of so much,” Mason said.

“This show also allowed for a large cast and that allows us to include everyone who tried out,” Carr oll added.

Both said they are excited to remain a part of the BRTF program and give back to it.

“I am so happy that I am able to

give the program back to other kids,” Mason said. “I looked forward to doing this every summer when I was younger, and its nice to keep that going.”

“I really have a lot of er spect for my old directors,” Carroll said. “It gives the kids something to do in the summer and you see such a change in them. They build confidence, they

Willsboro Point kids help SPCA WESTPORT — The sweltering heat did not stop these young animal enthusiasts.

Nine childr en visiting family and friends at W illsboro Point decided they wanted to do something special for the animals at the North Country SPCA. Harrison Albano thought of a lemonade stand. Alexandra and Sam antha T rulsen organized a r un the childr en ar e calling “Point Runs for Pets.” David Synol was the fastest r unner. The lemonade stand

make new friends and come out of their shells - it’s an amazing transformation.”

For both “T aking Chances,” and “Beauty and the Beast, Jr.,” tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children.

Tickets can be pur chased at the door or r eserved by calling 412-2525 or through e-mail at boquetrivertheatre@gmail.com.

and run raised over $61.00 for the shelter.

In addition, the childr en collected bedding for the cats and dogs.

The children bustled through Willsboro Point on borr owed golf carts and bikes announcing their event.

The childr en visited the shelter to deliver the money raised and the bedding.

THEY plan to make this event a yearly summer tradition. All nine promised they would be back to volunteer while they ar e visiting.

Left: Pictured are Melissa, Harrison and Cameron Albano, Logan Roeck, David Synol, Alexandra and Samantha Trulsen, James and Laura Dixon, recently helped out the North Country SPCA by collecting money through a lemonade stand.

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Hearing scheduled on Essex zoning laws Meetings called secretive

By Jon Hochschartner jonh@denpubs.com ESSEX — The Essex T own Boar d has scheduled two public hearings in August on pr oposed changes to the town zoning law to bring it more into sync with the Adirondack Park Agency.

Concern fr om the audience was raised over the allegedly secr etive nature of the ad-hoc committee tasked with r ecommending these changes. However the executive director fr om the Committee on Open Government said July 18 the meetings were legal.

The first public hearing will be held Aug. 9 at the Essex Town Hall at 7 p.m. The second will be held Aug. 23 at the Whallonsbur g Grange Hall at 7 p.m.

Jim Van Hoven is chair of the adhoc committee authorized by the town boar d to explor e possibly changing the zoning law.

“We met basically every two weeks for about two years,” Van Hoven said.

Miriam Klipper , a member of the

audience, said the committee meetings were private and without notice, raising due process concerns.

“Property rights should never be taken lightly ,” Klipper said.“As a lawyer, that disturbs me.”

Van Hoven said the committee was not trying to be secretive.

“I’m sur e if anybody had wandered into one of our meetings, we wouldn’t have thrown them out,” Van Hoven said. “But the fact r emains they were private meetings.”

Van Hoven said that as a former school superintendent, he knew what the law was. Additionally, he had received legal advice to this effect, Van Hoven said.

Robert Fr eeman, the executive director fr om the Committee on Open Government, was in agreement.

“There’s judicial pr ecedent indicating an ad-hoc advisory body falls beyond the coverage of the Open Meetings Law,” Freeman said July 18.

“If this gr oup wer e to consist solely of members of a governing body then the Open Meetings Law would apply.”

The town has filed Fr eedom of Information r equests for all information r egarding the meetings, Boisen said, but no minutes have to be taken at ad-hoc committee gatherings.

“Moving forwar d, the town intends to be completely transpar ent,” Boisen said July 18.

The committee looked at the town land use portion of the law because the Essex zoning classifications were different than those of the Adirondack Park Agency’s.

“It could be if you lived out in the countryside, that part of your land would be r esource management to the APA — which requires 42.7 acres per building — and it could be zoned by the town as 8.5,” Van Hoven said.

The committee also found the town’s definition of the hamlet of Essex to be vague. This being the case, Van Hoven said, one might live in the hamlet according to the APA, but not according to the town.

“We figur ed we should try to figure out a way to get these definitions to be the same, so that we would have one uniform map,” Van Hoven.

The committee originally included town board members Steve Sayward and Clair e LaPine, planning boar d members Don Hollingsworth and Jim Van Hoven, and Ted Cornell, formerly of the planning board.

Sayward, the original chair of the committee, r esigned fr om the committee and the town board last fall to become town justice.

Grandma Kurnitz, played by Jacky Wardell (center), poses with her family, from left, Gary Hansen as Eddie, Kevin Cooper as Louie, Anne Marie Holzhauer as Belle and Diana Lawrence as Gert in Essex Theatre Company's production of Neil Simon's Pulitzer Prize-winning, “Lost in Yonkers.” Not pictured are Austin Ferris as Jay and Connor Sheehan as Arty. The play opens at the Masonic Lodge in Essex with a Pay-What-You-Can Night, Thursday, Aug. 11, at 7 p.m. with silent auction at 6:30 p.m. Other performances are Aug. 12 and Aug. 18 at 7 p.m.; Aug. 19 and Aug. 20 at 1 pm; and Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. The Westport Marina/Galley Restaurant is corporate sponsor for the suÍrmer season. Tickets are $8 prepaid; $10 reservations/at the door. Call 526-4520 or email tickets@essextheatre.org.

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WILMINGTON— The W ilmington Historical Society invites you to their pr ogram “Adir ondack Ice” with historian and author Caperton isT sot on Friday, Aug. 12, at 7 p.m. at the Wilmington Community Center on Springfield Road in Wilmington.

A slide presentation will echo her er cently published book Adirondack Ice, a Cultural and Natural History, followed by a book signing. Ms. T i ssot’s research unveils how ice played a or le in the lives of the pioneers and the early esidents r of the Adirondacks and how its role changed over time.

The program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For further information, contact Kar en Peters at 524-1023 or Merri Peck at 946-7627.

Music Society (JEMS), who benefits fr om the day, said.

Also at 10 a.m., ther e will be a pr esentation of the play, “The Adventures of a Comic Book Artist,” at the Amos and Julia Ward Theatre and put on by the Jay Childr en’s Artist and Drama program.

“The kids havebeen working hard on the production for two weeks,” Zientko said. “Ther e are 27 kids in the program that range from just over three to 16 years of age.”

At noon and 2 p.m., there will be a historical presentation on the history of the town of Jay and surrounding region.

At 1 p.m., the band Olive and the Branch will perform.

Along with the discussion and performances, there will also be a silent auction, food and alpacas on display.

While the craft fair and other events stop at 5 p.m., the music will continue as the JEMS weekly concert will pr esent Why Not Blue at 6:30 p.m., part of the free summer concert series.

For mor e information, visit the website www.jemsgroup.org or contact Zientko at kate@jemsgroup.org.

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Larry graduated fr om Willsboro Central School in June of 1964 and served in the US Army from 1964 to 1968. He was stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C., and served overseas in Germany . After his enlistment, he r eceived an Associates Degr ee from Clinton Community College. He joined the New York State Police on Oct. 14, 1968 and r etired as an investigator in April of 1998. While ther e, he was commonly known as "Fat Rat.” Larry was a civil war buf f, and enjoyed planting flowers, mowing his lawn, hunting, watching and attending Duke basketball games, taking family trips and especially spending time and eating ice cre am with his granddaughter, Alex.

He is survived by his par ents of Essex, former wife and life-long companion Polly (Pierce) Bliss, three daughters: Laura Bliss (Michael Carson II), of Willsboro, Sarah Bliss (James Hammaker) of Plattsbur gh, and Melanie Bliss-Hall and husband David of W illsboro; a sister , Sheila and husband lrwin Borden of Westport. He is also survived by two grandchildr en; Alexandra "Tootsie Roll" Bliss and Michael Carson, III. He is also survived by Polly's family: Betty Pier ce of Watervliet; sister-in-law Mary Jo of Balston Lake; Deborah Paris (Michael) of Watervliet; Pamela Pier ce of Clifton Park; C. John Pier ce (Kim) of Albany; and Peter Pierce (Christy McCormick) of Albany; his former mother-in-law Aileen Donnan of Galway; and several nieces and nephews as well as aunts and uncles.

He was predeceased by his maternal grandpare nts, James and Mary (Bullard) DeZalia; paternal grandpar ents John and Adeline (Winch) Bliss; a brother-in-law, C. Chase Pierce, and father-in-law C.J. Pierce.

Calling hours were held Friday, July 29, at Marvin's Funeral Home in Elizabethtown. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 30, at the Willsboro Central School Gymnasium. Burial was in the Essex County Veteran's Cemetery in Westport.

Memorial donations may be made to theALS "Raising Hope" Foundation, at 976 Fuller Rd., Peru, N.Y. 12972.

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Zaumetzer-Sprague Funeral Home, Au Sable Forks, was in charge of arrangements.

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Florence M. Labatore, 93 TICONDEROGA — Flor ence May Pulcipher (Olivadoti) Labatore, 93, passed away July 22, 2011. Funeral services were held July 25 at Sacr ed Heart Chur ch, Crown Point. Burial was in Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery , Crown Point. W ilcox and Regan Funeral Home, Ticonderoga, was in char ge of arrangements.

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WITHERBEE — Virginia (Jenny) Archambault Blaise, 81, passed away July 23, 201 1. Funeral services were held July 28 at St. Peter and Paul Cemetery , Moriah. Harland Funeral Home, Port Henry , was in char ge of arrangements.

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WESTPORT — Devin Patrick Kapper graduated fr om Manhattanville College in Pur chase on May 21 summa cum laude with a degr ee in mathematics and a minor in classics. He was the r ecipient of the Eleanor O’Byrne award g iven f or e xcellence i n s tudies w ith t he h ighest GPA in the 201 1 graduating class. He will be entering Rensselaer Poltechnic Institute in Troy in the Masters Program for math this fall. He is the son of Sheila and Frederick Kapper of Westport and graduated from Westport Central School, class of 2008.

Mason graduates BEVERLY, Mass.— Kathleen "Katie" Mason, daughter of Edward Mason of Westport and Kathy Bolton of Stillwater, graduated Cum L aude fr om Endicott College in Beverly, Mass., with a bachelor ’s in nursing. Katie achieved the "Deans List" seven of eight semesters; an achievement that requires a minimal GPA of 3.6.

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Local National Guard members promoted LATHAM — Maj. Gen. Patrick A. Murphy, the Adjutant General for the State of NewYork, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capabilities for additional r esponsibility and leadership.

Joshua Euber from Lake Placid, serving with the Company A 2-108th Infantry, was promoted to the rank of Specialist.

Brian Freeborn from J ay, s erving w ith t he C ompany E (Forward Support Company Infantry) 427th B rigade Support Battalion, was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.

Lance Leclair from Keene, serving with the CompanyA 2108th Infantry, was promoted to the rank of Specialist.

Museum to host Civil War lecture ELIZABETHTOWN — The Adirondack History Center Museum/Essex County Historical Society in Elizabethtown will host “Celebrating and Forgetting: The Civil War in Popular Memory,” Sunday, Aug. 7, at 4 p.m.

Andy Buchanan, North Country r esident and lecturer in Global and Military History at the University of V ermont, will speak on the years leading up to the Civil War in America commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil W ar.

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Organizers look to expand Saranac Lake Mayor’s Cup events

By Chris Morris denpubs@denpubs.com SARANAC LAKE — The inaugural Saranac Lake Mayor ’s Cup was a hit among locals and visitors alike.

So or ganizers ar e working to make this year ’s event on Saturday, Aug. 20, even better.

Saranac Lake Mayor Clyde Rabideau announced r ecently that the second annual Mayor ’s Cup will feature “A Taste of Saranac Lake.”

“All the restaurants in town will be setting up a little stand or a booth in fr ont of their businesses and of fering samples of their food or some entr ees at either two or thr ee dollars even,” he said.

The idea, Rabideau said, is to offer people

a sample of the great food served up by downtown r estaurants – places like Little Italy, the Downhill Grill, and the Blue Moon Café.

The Mayor’s Cup weekend features a bundle of activities thro ughout Saranac Lake, including the Rub-a-Dub Canoe Race along the Saranac River and sidewalk sales on Main Street and Broadway.

New this year is a concert by Double Axel at the Harrietstown Town Hall. As part of the event, the Waterhole is being allowed to serve beer and wine on-site.

Rabideau said the village worked closely with the town of Harrietstown to or ganize the concert. “[It’s] gr eat cooperation with the town and the village,” he said. “The town is allowing alcohol to be served at this event. The

By Andy Flynn andy@denpubs.com BUFFALO — First Niagara Bank, N.A., a subsidiary of First Niagara Financial Group, Inc., signed an agr eement July 30 to acquir e 195 HSBC branches in upstate New York and Connecticut, including several in the North Country.

Branches targeted for sale include those in Saranac Lake, Plattsbur gh, Malone, Potsdam and Massena.

The fate of these branches is unclear at this time, accor ding to First Niagara of ficials, who expect to divest certain branches in selected locations that are outside the company’s strategic focus, pending the outcome of the customary antitr ust r eview.

The deal included the ban k pr operties plus $15 billion of deposits fr om HSBC Bank USA, N.A. “We ar e very pleased to acquir e such a high-quality franchise that gives us an optimal footprint in upstate New York and additional depth in Connecticut,” said First Niagara Pr esident and Chief Executive Of ficer John Koelmel. “This cr eates important density in our key legacy markets and allows us to further leverage our business model with greater scale in a region we know so well.”

The deposit premium to be paid by First

to allow the sale of alcohol inside the town hall is somewhat unpr ecedented, it’s a necessary step in order to promote what he feels is a hallmark of the community.

The town hall is actually a r eplica of the Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Keough said.

“It is always been a goal for the town of Harrietstown to make the town hall and the auditorium a destination stop and to attract people,” he said. “It’s amazing the number of people who go in and out of the town hall, tour the town hall, look at the auditorium, and just say talk about what a beautiful building it is.”

The second annual Mayor ’s Cup also features a Plein Air Art Festival, an inner tube float on the Saranac River , the Olga Memorial Footrace, and a farmers market.

Sears parking lot reopens for public use

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town came f orward, they gave a l ittle bit, and they waived the r ental fee for this event.”

Town and village of ficials have been upbeat in r ecent weeks, as signs of incr eased cooperation continue to crop up.

Last week, the Sears parking lot reopened to public use thr ough a joint ef fort by the town and the village to lease it from its new owner, Paolo Magr o. The village also plans to move its offices into the town hall on Main Street in the near future.

Harrietstown Councilman Ron Keough said relations between the town and the village are improving with each passing day.

“We really feel that this spirit of cooperation needs to continue between the village and the town and the community,” he said.

Keough added that although the decision

Harrietstown Councilman Ron Keough called the deal to reopen the parking area a denpubs@denpubs.com sign of things to come. He says the town and SARANAC LAKE — The downtown the village hope to begin fostering a closer working relationship.

Saranac Lake business community let out a “Certainly it’s a delight – a gr eat expericollective sigh of r elief July 29 as village ence,” he said. “I live here, I know the chalworkers clear ed barricades fr om the Sears lenges, and I’d like to thank Paolo and the parking lot.

The lot was closed off to public use about village for the help they’ve given us. The town is here to work together – there may be a year ago after its former owners failed to reach an agreement with the village on terms some hurdles in the way, some challenges in the way, but with the help of everybody , for a new lease or an outright sale.

But a local restaurant owner, Paolo Magro, we’ll make it happen.”

Trustee and Deputy Mayor Jef f Branch has since stepped in, pur chasing both the noted that the lot r eopened just in time for Sears building and the parking lot – allowRugby weekend and a slew of big events in ing motorists to park downtown for fr ee as he continues to work out a new lease agree- August.

“This is just a gre at day, we have our parkment with the town of Harrietstown.

Village Mayor Clyde Rabideau pr oudly ing lot back, and we’ve opened a new door of cooperation in working together with the announced the r eopening of the lot during town and the downtown businesses,” he an impr omptu pr ess confer ence Friday said. “It’s good for everybody.” morning.

Magro will let the town and village use the “With noise in the backgr ound of village lot for free through Oct. 1, according to Ramachinery r emoving concr ete barriers and ‘Do Not Park Here’ signs and at sound of the bideau. In that time, the town and village hope to finalize plans for the village to move bell, t his p arking l ot i s o pen t o t he p ublic its offices into the Harrietstown Town Hall. once again, thanks in lar ge measur e to the That pending move comes on the heels of town of Harrietstown, the village tr ustees, and most important of all, the new owner of an announcement that two biotech firms the Sears parking lot, Paolo Magro ,” he said. from Lake Placid will move into village property on Main Street.

Magro called the opening of the lot a “big Rabideau said that if the village and town day” for Saranac Lake – especially downcan’t come to an agr eement, Magr o has town merchants and shoppers. “every right” to close the lot to public use.

“So we open up today with the hope that Keough said $1,500 per month is the tara lot of people will come and start shopping again in town and make the economy better get lease payment, but adds ther e’s a legal for everybody,” he said. “We will try to work process that must be completed befor e an agreement is officially penned. together with the town and the village in As part of the pending deal, the village good faith, soon we hope it will stay open will m aintain th e l ot a nd e nforce p arking forever.” laws.

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Niagara of 6.67 percent of the acquired deposits, totals appr oximately $1 billion, based upon May 31, 201 1 balances. The transaction i s e xpected t o b e c ompleted early in 2012, subject to r egulatory approval and customary closing conditions.

“We’ve been building an org anization to support our vision for the futur e and I’m very pr oud of our team’s r eadiness to move forwar d with this opportunity on the heels of our three most recent acquisitions,” Koelmel said. “The transaction is an exciting next step in advancing our growth strategy, str engthening the foundation in our home markets and even better positioning the organization for the future. I am very confident in our ability to efficiently and successfully integrate these branches while fully meeting the needs of our new and existing customers and communities.”

First Niagara expects to have approximately $38 billion in assets, $30 billion in deposits and 450 branches acr oss Upstate New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, upon completion of the transaction. Also included is $2.8 billion of small business, r esidential mortgage and consumer loans, as well as $4.3 billion of assets under management.

There will be no changes to customer accounts or branches until after the transaction is completed, and First Niagara and HSBC are already collaborating to ensur e a smooth transition for the businesses and individuals they serve.

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SARANAC LAKE — The Adirondack Carousel’s newest wildlife figure will be unveiled on Saturday, Aug. 6, at 1 p.m. at 30 Bloomingdale Avenue in Saranac Lake.

Carved by William Underwood, the White Tailed Deer is one of the larger animals to be featured on the Adirondack themed carousel which fuses art, education and entertainment. The deer is sponsor ed by Edie Crawfor d of Upper St. Regis in Paul Smiths.

Representatives from the Saranac Lake Rotary will also be on hand to pr esent a special donation to The Adirondack Carousel, the non-profit organization that is overseeing the construction of the carousel in the William Morris Park.

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The Adirondack Agricultural Fair WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10TH Haul’n Junk Day • Senior Citizen’s Day (Senior Citizens = Over 60 Receive a $2.00 off Food Coupon with $10 Admission) Time: Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily Daily

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163rd Essex County Fair starts Wednesday with car rollover event

By Keith Lobdell keith@denpubs.com WESTPORT — You’ll like it, you’ll love it, and Essex County Fair of ficials hope you’ll want some more of it.

The fairgrounds in Westport will again come alive with rides, games, shows and mor e starting Wednesday, Aug. 10, and running through Sunday, Aug. 14, all part of the 163rd annual County Fair.

“We try to make it just a little better each year ,” Jim W estover, member of the fair board, said.

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will be Allen Scott, who will perform songs not only in the style of country superstar artist T im McGraw, but will also look and sound the part.

“We heard about him at a conference and when you play his CD and T im McGraw’s CD together , you cannot tell the dif ference,” Westover said.

Another new eve nt takes place the first night of the five-day extravaganza, with the first Haulin’ Junk Roll-Over contest on Wednesday, Aug. 10.

“The car goes up the ramp and rolls, and it gets five points for

every side it hits,” W estover said.

“If the car goes all the way over and back onto its wheels, it gets 20 points and drivers get thr ee attempts with the most points winning. We have never seen any other fair in this area have something like this.”

The rollover contest will be limited to only 15 cars, and those cars must be compact, 4-cylinder models.

Along with new events, ther e will be several popular events fr om last years’ fair that will make their return, including the T orres Family One Ring Circus.

“After the shows, the people will come out into the stands and visit with the kids and answer questions,” Westover said. “The children r eally e njoy t hat p art a nd i t was a very well-attended event.”

For the second year , the Egglefield Brothers Ford Demolition Derby will be held on the Saturday of the fair , Aug. 13. Prior to 2010, the derby had been held on the last day of the fair when the org anizers moved it from Saturday to Sunday.

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Westover said. “We still drew a lot of cars and a lar ge cr owd to the event, so we feel that this is working.”

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Wilmington Boy Scout makes picnic tables to earn Eagle Scout award

By Keith Lobdell keith@denpubs.com WILMINGTON — Aaron Connor wanted to help out the church that he attends.

By doing so, Connor also earned enough time serving his community and working on a major project to earn the highest honor bestowed by the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America.

Connor was awar ded the rank of Eagle Scout by the twin Rivers Council of the BSA recently, as a member of BSA Troop 24 out of Ausable.

“It’s something that shows the hard work and stands for all of the ef fort that I have put into Scouting,” Connor said.

“I always knew that he could do this,” his mother, Marjorie Swift, said. “The journey has been an absolute joy.”

It has also been a journey that the two have taken together, as Swift was Connor ’s Den Mother when he started out in Cub Scouts.

Aaron Connor pictured with his family including, from left, Marjorie Swift, Connor, Alexander Connor, Mitchell “When he was ready to advance, I felt sad Glaser and Bill Glaser. because he was leaving my gr oup,” Swift us, too.’” nity United Methodist Chur ch Heritage said. “But the Scoutmaster at the time came For his Eagle Scout project, Connor made Park and also planted flowers in barr els right up to me and said, ‘you’r e coming with four picnic tables for the Whiteface Commu- around the park.

“It was something that they needed done and I was happy to help out,” Connor said.

“I had really thought of a project until then, other than Eagle Scout was a goal that I always had and I needed something for a pr oject.”

Connor said about 15 people helped with the work on the tables and flowers, and he was responsible for finding the workers, organizing the build, raising the funds and procuring the materials while r ecording what he did for the Council eview r of his Eagle Scout application.

“I was really happy and relieved when it was all over ,” he said. “I was pr oud that I had made it.”

Connor said he has taken a lot fr om his time as a Boy Scout and encourages others to try it.

“It never hurts you to try anything,” he said. “If you like it, then it can be a lifechanging experience. If not, at least you tried something new and exciting.”

Connor hopes he will soon be joined in the Eagle Scout ranks by his bro ther, Alexander.

“He’s right behind and getting r eady to start his pr oject,” Swift said. “he has been just as motivated as Aaron was to do this.”

New advocacy group looks to promote rec trail

By Chris Morris denpubs@denpubs.com LAKE PLACID — Jim McCulley and T ony Goodwin ar e used to butting heads with each other – especially when the topic pertains to land-use or envir onmental law here in the Adirondacks.

Take the Old Mountain Road case for example.

As head of the Lake Placid Snowmobile Club, McCulley tested state conservation laws by driving both his sled and his tr uck on an old town road in order to prove a point – that is, the road was never abandoned and thus wasn’t of f limits to motorized access.

That case dragged out for years, and one of McCulley’s biggest critics was Tony Goodwin, founder of the Adirondack Ski Touring Council.

Goodwin argued the road was in fact part of the Forest Preserve and off limits to McCulley and his fellow snowmobilers.

McCulley eventually won his case – but now the two men ar e ready to bury the hatchet and pursue loftier goals.

“We’re not fr om the same camp – everyone knows that," McCulley said. "But the reality is: a good idea is a good idea.”

That “good idea” McCulley speaks of is the concept of building a multi-use r ecreational path between Lake Placid and T upper Lake.

Goodwin and McCulley str ongly believe that time has run out on a summer tourist train that r uns from Saranac Lake to Lake Placid.

And they’re not alone.

A r ecently-formed gr oup called Adirondack Recreational Trail Advocates – ARTA for short – is re ady to get serious about building what supporters believe could become a virtual mecca for bikers, snowmobilers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts from all walks of life.

Dick Beamish belongs to ARTA and is founder of the Adirondack Explorer newsmagazine.

“What we could have here to begin with would be a 34-mile recreation trail that would r un fr om Lake Placid to Ray Brook, Saranac Lake, Lake Clear and T upper Lake,” he said. “It could be one of the gr eat r ecreation trails in the United States.”

Beamish says a multi-use path would immediately boost the r egion’s year -round tourism economy.

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– but it also showed that extending the scenic railroad to Tupper Lake would have a similar impact.

Beamish says the study is right – something needs to be done. But he’s skeptical that railr oad supporters can find the money and acquire the necessary permits to build-out all the way to T upper Lake.

“Yeah, it’s time to decide what to do about the corridor , but I think the obvious infer ence fr om the Camoin study and fr om what we know about just looking at what’s going on, is that this could be a wonderful bike path and bike way, and improved snowmobile trail in the winter,” he said. “It could have a huge economic impact, as many of these conversions fr om rail to trail have had in other parts of the country. They’ve been enormously successful.”

This new advocacy gr oup faces a few hur dles, but the biggest might be the state transportation department.

Speaking earlier this year , DOT spokesman Tony Ilacqua said the rail corridor will remain just that – for the time being anyway.

“The department operates under the Remsem-Lake Placid travel corridor unit management plan, which the DOT and the DEC signed in 1996,” he said. “That’s the dir ection we operate under ,” he said. “At some point in the future if that UMP is revised, the economic impact study certainly will be considered.”

But Dick Beamish says the unit management plan does contain an option for a r ecreational trail. He adds that DOT doesn’t own the rail corridor.

“We do,” he said. “W e’re the public. They [DOT] manage it for us and lease it out as they feel appropriate. But if the public wants a use dif ferent than a tourist train, then that’s the way it should be.”

Beamish and company will try to rally that support during a public meeting Aug. 30 in Lake Placid.

He says a r epresentative from the national Rail-to-Trails Conservancy will be on hand to showcase other successful conversion pr ojects and take questions.

In the meantime, some of ARTA’s founding members are just happy to be on the same side for once.

Jim McCulley says he may even buy Tony Goodwin a beer.

“I’ve been using his joke – I’m gonna have a Long T rail Ale and he’s gonna have a Plank Road,” he said.

From Left, Drew Donatello, Maia Riveria, Sara Donatello and Haley Donatello pose for a picture. Riveria stayed with the Donatellos through the Fresh Air Fund Program.

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by FAF. When originally choosing a host jonh@denpubs.com family, Maia’s parents in Brooklyn LAKE PLACID — When Maia, a filled out an application detailing their daughter ’s interests. young girl fr om Br ooklyn, first Subsequently, FAF interviewed came to the Adirondacks, she was amazed by the number of tre es and the Donatellos, among other families, gauging what they liked to do. how dark it got at night.

She’s sponsored by the Fresh Air The Donatellos — who have two girls and a boy, ages 10, 8 and 5 — Fund, a non-pr ofit or ganization requested a child near the age of established in 1877 to provide free their two daughters. summer experiences to disadvanFAF then pr ovided Maia’s partaged New York City children. ents with a list of applicant host Now 10, Maia spent her second summer with Carrie and Andy Do- families who seemed compatible, natello, as well as the couple’s chil- Carrie said.

In the end, Maia’s mom chose dren, who make up her Lake Placid the Donatellos. Her daughter host family. Her stays last 10 days wanted to go camping and boatin July.

“It’s really fun — just seeing dif- ing, things the Donatellos enjoyed.

Her daughter liked animals, and ferent places,” Maia said. “I don’t the Donatellos had dogs and cats. get to do stuff in the city that I do “She wanted to get out and here.” about,” Carrie said, speaking of Maia had never been out of the Maia. “She wanted to explore.” city befor e coming to the AdironThe childr en sponsor ed by F AF dacks last summer , accor ding to are allowed to r eturn every year Carrie. until they ar e seniors in high “She loves it — loves being outschool. So, pr esently in fifthside and active,” Carrie said.

The Donatellos were inspired by grade, Maia could conceivably come for another seven years if she another local family that had pr echooses to do so, Carrie said. viously hosted a child sponsor ed Maia’s first trip to the North

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New website up to promote Lake Champlain region LAKE PLACID — The Lake Placid CVB/Regional Of fice of Sustainable T ourism (ROOST) is pleased to announce the launch of the new destination website for the Lake Champlain Region.

As the accredited Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) r esponsible for pr omoting Lake Placid and Essex County to the traveling public, ROOST maintains several destination websites, including lakeplacid.com, whitefacer egion.com, schroonlakeregion.com and lakechamplainr egion.com.

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Country went very well.

“It was fantastic,” Carrie said.

“She fit right in with everything we wanted to do, and our family.”

Maia went camping on Green Island in Upper Saranac, attended Great Escape in Queensbury , and hiked Cobble Mountain in Lake Placid.

The hiking was a stru ggle. “Never hurt anybody though, right?”

Carrie said.

This year , Maia’s stay lasted from July 12 to July 22. She and the Donatellos r eturned to Gr eat Escape. Additionally she impr oved her water skills.

“We did a lot of swimming this year,” Carrie said, adding that they also went water skiing and tubing on Upper Saranac.

Finally, Maia went rock climbing and jumped on the bungee trampoline at A valanche Adventur e in Lake Placid.

“We feel very fortunate to be able to live where we live,” Carrie said. “If we could help offer an experience to somebody who might otherwise not be able to have that experience, that was something we really wanted to take advantage of.”

it easier for visitors to plan their trip with simpler, more dir ect navigation, including quick links to lodging, events, and activities. The new site has a clean look, with a home page that feature s the new regional logo, a dynamic slide show and a link to news releases that will allow multifaceted promotion of seasonal activity and event highlights.

Unique to this r egion, the main navigation also features a link to “group tours.” This resource was developed specifically for the Lake Champlain region, which lends itself nicely to that market with a number of historic sites, and attractions that can accommodate groups.

The site content continues to be fine-tuned, and regional r esidents and visitors ar e encouraged to explore its pages, and to submit photos of the r egion for display.

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Polo match to benefit High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care W E S T P O RT — T h e A d i ro n d a c k P o l o Club will host the Second Annual Leslie Cup, a match to benefit High Peaks Hosp i c e a n d P a l l i a t i v e C a r e o n S a t u r d a y, Aug. 6.

The Leslie Cup was established in 2010

by Lonnie Cr oss of the Adirondack Polo Club and local r esident Anne T urek, in honor of Anne’s br other, Bill Leslie. Bill trained polo ponies, played for, and managed several polo clubs. He died at age 52 from Glioblastoma Multiforme.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care.

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Gates open at noon, with the match starting at 1 p.m. Fans are encouraged to come early, and bring a blanket or lawn chairs.

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North Country SPCA nears goal for new home

By Keith Lobdell keith@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — The North Country SPCA has raised over $1 million for a pr oposed new home that would be built between the towns of Westport and Elizabethtown.

Andy Derr of the NCSPCA spoke to members of the Essex County Boar d of Supervisors about the pr ogress they had made on the estimated $1.5 million project during the

the property.

“I do believe that the sellers believe that this is the right thing for W estport,” he said.

“I certainly think that we are close, sure,” Smith said.

McClelland said that he could not talk about any properties and whether they were being shown, as r umored, but did say that he felt Mann was “in love,” with the site and the They did town.

Planning board their job chairman William Johnston extremely detailed the votes conscientiously. as a “momentous They got into all occasion,” and took time to con- the details and gratulate the made sure that members of the they understood board for their hard work after it. the meeting.

— Planning board “I’m very chairman William proud of the planning boar d,” Johnston Johnston said.

“They did their job extremely conscientiously. They got into all the details and made sur e that they understood it.”

“Having gone through this process for the first time, it has certainly been a pleasur e working with everybody on this boar d,” Mann said.

Mann said they did not have any specific time table for starting work, but would like to before the winter months.

“As soon as we can, we will start working with some farm experts to design with the eventual goal of having a multi-pr oduct farm,” Mann said. “We do not have an idea when that is, but it’s close; I’d like to say within a few months.”

The development plan for Rolling Hills Farm calls for 37 new buildings, which together would contain 99 living units, including 33 cottage duplexes and a lar ge three-wing "Manor House," with 10 units in each wing. In addition, a centrally-located educational center would offer members instruction in maple sugaring and baking as well as a supply depot wher e members could pick up farm products.

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“We have made major headway with our fundraising,” Derr said. “We have $1.1 million of the $1.5 million needed and our hope is to break ground for the new facility in October.”

Derr said that the new facility would be located on property purchased by the NCSPCA behind the former Mountain Shadows Restaurant on Route 9N. “Our curr ent building is quite old an dilapidated,” Derr said of the curr ent site, located on Lake Shore Road in Westport. “We

brought in a group that works specifically on animal shelters, which need to almost be built like a hospital.”

Derr said that the or ganization has been raising funds over the past thre e years on the project, but that he was not at the boar d meeting to ask for county money.

Instead, Derr said that he would be interested in getting “feelers” fr om the supervisors on who to contact for private donations.

“We have done the major part of the fundraising, but ther e is still a little way to go,” he said.

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The Westport Challenge Regatta, sponsored by the Westport Marina, was held Saturday, July 30. Eight B-class boats and 3 J24 boats competed on separate courses in the bay. Captain John Cartier, on A'Ghra, finished first both in real and corrected time in Class B. Second place went to Sparrow helmed by Peter Brooks, crossing the line just 1 minute and 31 seconds later. Ian Whitecross on Meltemi came in third. Captain Paul Reese, on Gemini, finished first overall. Robert Knippler with Dancing Queen, and Jack Knox on Know Name were in second and third place. Sailors came from the Albany-Saratoga Region, Middlebury, Vt., Ticonderoga, Port Henry, Westport, and Willsboro-Reber area.

State cuts funding of Gleaning free food program for North Country needy

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ELIZABETHTOWN — A leading pr ogram that for decades has pr ovided food for the needy is being discontinued in northern Warren and Essex counties.

The news of the program’s apparent demise — unless state funding is restored — prompted outcries this week, while human service agencies scrambled to figur e out how to continue to obtain food for those in need.

For 21 years, the Gleaning program of ComLinks in Malone has pr ovided food twice a month at no charge for those facing hardship.

Food was delivered to various town halls, food pantries, charities and other emer gency food distribution organizations to be doled out to a total of 75,000 people in the North Country.

Among the communities served by Gleaning were Warrensburg, Chester, Lake Geor ge, Thurman, Horicon, Hague, Glens Falls and Johnsburg in W arren County , and Schr oon Lake, Minerva, Elizabethtown, Lake Placid, Keeseville and North Hudson in Essex County.

Through Gleaning, ComLinks dispatched trucks to 63 distribution points thr oughout a seven-county region. June 30, the agency sent a letter out to most all of these entities revealing the bad news. Most of the communities had deliveries twice a month.

Brian Cassini of ComLinks said Monday that his agency had been allocated $343,000 by the state for Gleaning during 2010-11, but he’d been notified that only $150,000 was coming from the state for the program in 2011-12.

The mor e r emote municipalities with the lowest population were the first to get cut fr om ComLinks’ distribution route. The distribution agencies that have the most limited alternative sources for low- or no-cost food — like Elizabethtown, North Hudson Thurman and Hague — would be the first to be r einstated if state funding is restored, he said.

Cindy Cobb is the coor dinator for food pantries for Adirondack Community Action Programs, and said that the Gleaning Program was a major factor for its Keeseville site.

“Gleaning was brought to the site on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month,” Cobb said. “We averaged about 160 individuals who received the service monthly.”

Cobb said that the service pr ovided over half of the items that were received by those accessing the Keeseville site, and was also used to support the elderly.

“Gleaning cover ed a lot of elderly , which was the sole source for them,” Cobb said.

Cobb said that she was also concerned because the food pantry program as a whole was still awaiting federal aid that was supposed to be to them at the beginning of the year.

“We are still waiting for our ener gy, food and shelter monies, which should have arrived in January,” she said. “That is a huge chunk of the money to support the program, so we are still pondering what to do moving forward.”

How you can help Most people think about helping their local food pantry during the holiday months, but the summer months are also a key time of year for many people who use a pantry's services.

It could be the need of a family who relies on the school lunch program and has no access to that during the summer months when school is out of session, while others continue to need the extra help throughout the entire year.

There are several local food pantries in Essex County that can use help in the form of food, services or monetary donations. Check with them to see what way of donation would be the most appropriate for their site: Elizabethtown Community Food Shelf: Church of the Good Shepard, 20 William Street, Parish Hall. Open Tuesdays from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. and Thursdays from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Open to Elizabethtown, Lewis and New Russia residents. Call 873-2509 for information.

Adirondack Community Action Programs food pantry: 7572 Court Street, Elizabethtown.

Open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Limit of six visits per year . Call 873-3207 for information.

Families First food pantry: 196 Water Street, Elizabethtown. Open Mondays, W ednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. until noon. Paperwork required upon arrival. Call 873-9544 for information.

Keene Food Pantry: Keene Library. Open Wednesdays from 9 a.m. until noon. Open to Keene and Keene Valley residents. Call 576-2000 for information.

Keeseville ACAP Outreach Programs: First United Methodist Church on Front Street, Keeseville. Open Mondays from 8:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. and Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

Call 873-3207 for information.

Westport Food Pantry: Father McCarthy Hall, Main Street. Open to W estport residents. Call 962-8282 to schedule a time and for information.

Willsboro/Essex food site: 5 Farrell Road, Willsboro. Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Preferred that people call a couple hours before arriving for preparation. Call 9638933 to schedule a time or for information.

Wilmington Food Pantry: Whiteface Community Methodist Church, 1 169 Haselton Road.

Open Thursdays from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Call 9467192 for information.

WESTPORT — The Depot Theatre continues its thirty-third summer of live theatre in an 1876 train station, presenting a regional premiere by the awar d-winning musical comedy team of Chad Beguelin and Matthew Sklar , known for their hit Br oadway adaptations of “Elf” and “The Wedding Singer.”

The Depot will present “Wicked City,” with book and lyrics by Beguelin and music by Sklar .

“Wicked City” is a send-up of the gr eat film noir classics of the 1940s and 50s.

The musical, which r uns at the Depot Aug. 12 through Aug. 21, captur es the snappy dialogue, steamy romance and atmospheric moodiness of films such as Mildr ed Pierce, Double Indemnity and The Maltese Falcon while it lovingly pokes fun at the genr es’ dramatic plot twists and campy characters. The play is dir ected by Beth Glover and features Depot veterans Amy Fitts and Silva Mateosian, as well as Jeremy Michaels who played “Coneybear” in the Depot’s production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”.

Beguelin and Sklar ’s work has earned them several pr estigious theatr e awar ds, including the Gilman and Gonzalez-Falla Musical Theater Award, given annually to a gifted artist for creating new works of American Musical Theatre. The team was also a r ecipient of the Jonathan Larson Performing Arts Foundation Award, named for the late composer/lyricist of the Broadway hit Rent. In addition, Beguilen er ceived the Edward KlebanAward for Outstanding Lyric Writing. Sklar worked as the associate conductor for the acclaimed Broadway musical Caroline or Change (penned by Depot veteran Jeanine Tessori).

Tickets to “W icked City” ar e by calling the Depot Theatre box office at 962-4449 or online at depottheatre.org. All seats are $25, and performances take place Thursdays through Mondays at 8 p.m. with select matinees. The opening night on Aug. 12, also features a reception after the show in the lobby of the Depot. W icked City is sponsored by the Normandie Beach Resort.

First Schmidt Swim set at Camp Dudley WESTPORT — The inaugural Willie Schmidt Lake Champlain Swim for Hospice will be held at historic Camp Dudley in W estport on Saturday, Aug. 27, at 9 a.m.

Camp Dudley has gener ously donated the use of their facility for this event which is being held in memory of longtime Camp Dudley Director, Willie Schmidt.

Celebrate High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care’s 25th anniversary and swim for compassionate care by joining other swimmers in your area in supporting hospice care. All swimmers 14 years of age and older are welcome to join in this non-competitive fun swim. Registration will between 8 and 8:30 a.m. at Camp Dudley the morning of the event to register. There will be r efreshments and all r egistered swimmers will receive a goodie bag that includes an event swim bathing cap, water bottle as well as other “goodies.”

Registration is $25 per person with each adult 18 and older also responsible for securing an additional $75 in pledges (14-17 an extra $50 in pledges). Preregistration is preferred but not required. All those who register by Aug. 9 will also receive a free event t-shirt.

Kayakers and canoeists ar e also welcome.

The swim is approximately half a mile in a protected bay and kayakers and canoeists ar e needed to line the swim route to assure swimmer safety. Each paddler will receive an event cap and whistle.

For more information on being a swimmer , paddler or if you would like to pledge your support please contact Darsie at 891-9631 or go to www.swimlakechamplain.org to r egister online.

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Brothers arrested after heist

By Chris Morris denpubs@denpubs.com TUPPER LAKE — Two brothers from Tupper Lake are in hot water after police caught them robbing a local liquor store.

Tupper Lake V illage Police arr ested 21year-old Michael Schaf fer and 26-year -old Joshua Shaffer on Monday and charged both with two counts of thir d-degree burglary, a class-D felony.

Michael Shaf fer also faces two counts of criminal mischief and two counts of petit larceny, both class-A misdemeanors.

Sergeant Eric Proulx (PROO) said that police r esponded to an alarm activation at Ray’s Liquor Store on Demars Boulevard at

approximately 2:30 a.m. Monday.

One of ficer r esponded to the scene and was able to appr ehend Michael Shaf fer, Proulx said.

“He was by himself and only able to get the one suspect,” he added.

A subsequent investigation by village and state police led to the appr ehension of Josh Shaffer at his home on Park Street.

The br others stole booze and cash fr om the liquor store, according to Proulx.

Both men were arraigned in Tupper Lake Village Court Aug. 1.

Michael Shaffer was remanded to Franklin County Jail without bail, while his br other Joshua was r emanded to county prison on $25,000 cash bail or $50,000 bond.

Curtis Lumber hosts pet adoption day

Above, Chad Charland of Tupper Lake raises his hands in victory after winning the first round of the pie-eating contest at the Tupper Lake Lions Carnival July 30. Below, two young girls enjoyed the teacup ride at the Tupper Lake Lions Carnival July 30.

Photos by Jon Hochschartner

RAY BROOK — Thousands of people came out to all 22 Curtis Lumber locations in New York state and Vermont June 16 to attend Curtis Lumber ’s Pet-A-Palooza Pet Adoption Day. Conceived and coor dinated by Curtis Lumber ’s pr esident and owner , Jay Curtis and his wife Kendra, along with its execution by the Curtis family of 600-plus employees, the event provided animal shelters and rescue groups a fun avenue to adopt out hundreds of shelter pets.

“A lot of people are reluctant to go to shelters because they can be kinda sad,” Dave Bielawski, advertising manager at Curtis Lumber, said. “So we decided to pr ovide a different envir onment wher e people can come and meet pets and it by far surpassed our expectations.”

Many adoption fees were lowered for the day and Curtis Lumber teamed up with Price Chopper to provide those who adopted a pet fre e goodie bags filled with pet food, toys, leashes, coupons and more.

To date, over 500 animals companywide have found new for ever homes, with even more adoptions still pending.

Jay Curtis has made this an annual event.

“If even one pet finds a needy human to adopt, it is a success for us,” he said.

Curtis Lumber customers and potential adopters also praised the event.

“It was tr uly a heart warming day to see so many people engaging with animals in need of homes and to discover that many adoptions took place,” Katharine Dawson said. “I look forwar d to attending futur e Petapalooza events.”

“Many animals now have homes wher e yesterday they did not,” Mar gie Oliveira said. “The flip side of that also means that rescuers now have r oom to help and assist other animals in need. A win/win situation indeed.”

Visit www .curtislumber.com/petapalooza for mor e information and to view event photos.

Locals named to Gov’s regional economic development council tion (limited to one municipal representative per county).

Locally, the following officials will r epresent Clinton, Essex and andy@denpubs.com Franklin counties: Don POTSDAM – Local of ficials fr om Clinton, Kasprzak, mayor of the Essex, Franklin and Hamilton counties wer e city of Plattsburgh; James named to the newly formed North Country ReLangley Jr., chairman of gional Economic Development Council Thursthe Clinton County Legisday, July 28 during a ceremony at SUNY Potslature; Randy Douglas, dam. chairman of the Essex Gov. Andrew Cuomo made the announceCounty Board of Superviment while launching the council at the Barsors; Guy “T im” Smith, rington Student Union in fr ont of mor e than chairman of the Franklin 200 guests, including business, tourism, ecoCounty Legislatur e; and nomic development and government leaders.

Bill Farber , chairman of Similar economic development councils wer e the Hamilton County launched July 28 for the Mohawk V alley and Board of Supervisors.

Capital Region.

“The governor is ab“For too long,Albany has relied on one-sizesolutely right,” Farber fits-all economic development plans that do said after the announcenot take into account the unique assets and Gov. Andrew Cuomo meets Adirondack North Country Executive Director ment. “The historic operKate Fish, who was named to the new North Country Regional Economic De- ational mode of Empir e challenges of each r egion,” Cuomo said. “T ovelopment Council on July 28 at SUNY Potsdam. day, we ar e taking a new appr oach. With the State Development has Photo by Andy Flynn Regional Councils, we will empower individbeen to treat every area of ual areas like the North Country to undertake the state alike. The old North Country Chamber has been advocating a regionally specific plan for job cr eation and Empire Zones tr eated everybody like they this for a long time,” Douglas said after the growth. This announcement sends a clear mes- speeches were over. “When it comes to job cre- were a depressed city area. I think this opporsage that New York is open for business.” tunity to look at the areas of the state differentation, when it comes to economic developNew York is setting up a total of 10 regional ment, there is no such thing as a county; there ly is a benefit, and Hamilton County is packeconomic development councils to help stimis an economic region … To be effective in New aged in with similar areas in terms of the rural ulate the economy, the above-named councils nature; parts of Essex County when you get York state in economic development, we need and those for Western New York, Central New to break away from the old think that we conaway fr om Lake Placid, parts of southern York, Finger Lakes, Long Island, Southern T ier, tinually come up with these one-size-fits-all Franklin County and St. Lawr ence County Mid-Hudson, and New York City. Cuomo and statewide economic development strategies.” where we are today … the plan is going to have Duffy spent July 26 to July 29 on a statewide to address rural areas like Hamilton County.”

Additionally, there will be 18 general mem“Open for Business” tour revealing the names bers from around the region. Kate Fish, execuThe regional councils were designed to shift of council members. the state’s economic development approach totive dir ector for the Saranac Lake-based The North Country Regional Economic DeAdirondack North Country Association, is one ward a community-based model, rather than a velopment Council r epresents the state’s sevof the local members. Her group represents the top-down development model. W ith this seten most northern counties: Clinton, Essex, up, state leaders are attempting to capitalize on 14-county North Country region.

Franklin, Hamilton, St. Lawr ence, Jef ferson “Our whole focus is on the ural r places of the each region’s “unique assets” while empowerand Lewis. All but Jefferson are located wholNorth Country because I think that’s wher e ing the region to set its own plans and priorily or partially inside the Adirondack Park’s most of the need is, and I think a lot of the op- ties. The state will support each council’s efboundary. The remaining Adirondack counties portunities ar e ther e, too,” Fish said as the forts. are r epresented by other councils: W arren, To help pay for the program, $1 billion from crowds piled out of the Student Union. “W e Saratoga and Washington are in the Capital Re- have extraordinary assets … I think this stratthe state’s new Consolidated Funding Appligion council; and Fulton, Herkimer and Oneication is available for the councils’ pr ojects. egy can’t just focus on Watertown, Plattsburgh da are in the Mohawk Valley council. and the more urban centers of the North Coun- Each council will be competing for part of the Duffy will chair each council, which will be $1 billion for projects in their region. try because we are primarily rural.” led by two regional co-chairs. The North CounThe councils will begin meeting in SeptemAs for elected officials, in regions composed try council will be chaired by Clarkson Univer- of more than two counties (except for the New ber, and pr oject pr oposals ar e expected to be sity Pr esident Anthony “Tony” Collins and drafted by the end of the year.

York City r egion), members will include: the Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of ComTo learn more about the Regional Councils, chief executive or supervisor of each county; merce President Garry Douglas. visit online at www.nyopenforbusiness.com. and the chief executive or supervisor of the “This is about r egional economies, and the three municipalities with the lar gest popula-

Group to compete for part of $1 billion

By Andy Flynn

NORTH COUNTRY Regional Economic Development Council Regional Co-Chairs: •Anthony “Tony” G. Collins, Ph.D., President, Clarkson University •Garry Douglas, President, North Country Chamber of Commerce General Members: •John Martin, Operations Director, Alcoa Inc. •Donna W adsworth, Communications Director, International Paper Company - Ticonderoga Mill •Jon Greenwood, Dairy Farmer/Former VP of NYS Farm Bureau •Richard Wilt, Vice President, Wilt Industries, Inc. •Lisa W eber, CEO, Timeless Frames and Timeless Décor •John R. Donoghue, President, PlattsburghSaranac Lake Building and Construction Trades Council •Dr. John Ettling, President, SUNYPlattsburgh •Cali Brooks, Executive Director , Adirondack Community Trust (ACT) •Mark E. Tryniski, President & CEO, Community Bank •Ron Davis, Plant Manager , Agri-Mark/McCadam Cheese Company •Carl A. McLaughlin, Executive Director , Fort Drum Regional Liaison Organization •Terry Gach, V ice President Institutional Advancement, Trudeau Institute •James W. Wright, Executive Director, Development Authority of the North Country •Kate Fish, Executive Director , Adirondack North Country Association •Anne L. Merrill, Executive Director , Lewis County Chamber of Commerce •William P. Murray, Executive Director, Council for International Trade, Technology, Education and Communication •James McKenna, President & CEO, Lake Placid Convention and Visitors Bureau/Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism •Adoré Flynn Kurtz, President & CEO,The Development Corporation of Clinton County Elected Officials: •Chairman of Jefferson County Legislature •Chairman of Clinton County Legislature •Chairman of St. Lawrence County Legislature •Chairman of Franklin County Legislature •Chairman of Essex Board of Supervisors •Chairman of Hamilton Board of Supervisors •Chairman of Lewis Board of Supervisors •Mayor of the City of Watertown •Mayor of the City of Plattsburgh •Town Supervisor of Potsdam

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Depot Theatre fundraiser at CC WESTPORT — The Depot Theatre, now in its thirty-thir d year of operation, is set to host its 20th annual Gala Benefit at the W estport Country Club on Aug. 13, at 6 p.m.

The theme of the celebration highlights the journey of the Depot Theatre through its past, to the present, and looks toward the future.

The Gala featur es cocktails, dinner , and live and silent auctions, including a number of travel packages and many items of local interested donated by area businesses.

The Depot event also honors the life and work of Depot founder Caro l Buchanan, who passed away this spring.

For mor e information about the Depot Theatre and the benefit event, call 962-4449 or visit the Depot’s website at depottheatre.org.

Carousel fundraiser set LAKE PLACID — The Lake Placid Center for the Arts is pr oud to pr esent The Mirr or Lake Inn Fr ee Young & Fun Arts Series, specifically dedicated to bringing quality entertainment to our youngest audience members.

The Series r uns on W ednesday mornings at 10:30am. Seating is first-come, first-serve.

No reservations are accepted for this series.

The 2011 Free Series continues with: Pendragon Theatr e pr esents Stuart Little on the LPCA stage on Aug. 10.

On Wednesday, Aug. 24, the seventh annual Salute to Arts Day celebration, featuring clowning antics, music, facepainting, crafts and a variety of family friendly artists and activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For mor e information on this and other upcoming LPCA events contact the Box Office at 523-2512, or visit us online at www.LakePlacidArts.org.

Summer film series continues LAKE PLACID — The Lake Placid Center for the Arts Summer Film Series continues on Thursday , August 1 1 at 7:30pm with “Herb & Dorothy.”

This documentary film tells the extraordinary story of Herb, a postal clerk, and Dorothy, a librarian - an or dinary couple of modest means who managed to build one of the most important contemporary art collections in history.

Tickets are $6, no reservations.

Mountain Club to discus sun, moon LAKE PLACID — The Adirondack Mountain Club Pr esents, “Sunspots and Moonshots,” with Gor die Duval and Mar c Staves on Saturday, Aug. 6, at 8 p.m. in the Adirondack Mountain Club’s (ADK’s) High Peaks Information Center, located at Heart Lake in Lake Placid. This pr esentation is fr ee and open to the public.

For more information, contact 523-3441 or www.adk.org.

Bulgarian singer to perform LAKE PLACID — It has been many years since the Lake Placid Sinfonietta pr esented concerts on Satur day evening, rather than Sunday, but the final two concerts of the summer season this year will take place Saturdays at the Lake Placid Center for theArts at 7:30 p.m.

“We have a great program and a wonderful soprano soloist to make it even more enjoyable,” music dir ector Ron Spigelman said.

Evgeniya Krachmar ova-Sotirov was born in Bulgaria. She studied at the V arna College of Music, then at the Sofia Music Academy.

She attended master classes with Renata Scotto in Savona, Italy and has performed throughout Europe, the Middle East and the U.S. Seating at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts is limited but some tickets ar e usually available at the door. It is best to telephone the box of fice between 1 and 5 p.m. at 5232512. Tickets are $22 each. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m.

Doctor to speak on head injuries PLATTSBURGH — On Thursday, Aug. 25, from noon to 1:30 p.m., Dr . Pasqualino Caputo, a boar d certified in sports and family medicine, will present a discussion on Mild Traumatic Brian Injury and Concussions at the Alumni Confer ence Room, Angell Col-

lege Center at SUNY Plattsburgh, Sponsored

by Mental Health Association in Essex County, Inc. & American Foundation for Suicide Pr evention - Capital Region, and cosponsored by Traumatic Brain Injury Center, SUNY Plattsburgh.

For additional information, call Perla Hannelore at 962-2077 x10.

Movie scheduled

munity Church will feature well known vocalists and pianist gr oup, "Ya Got T reble" with Susan Hughes, Gigi Mason, Katherine Houseal and Mary Lu Kirsty, pianist. Admission is fr ee, and the concert will last about 45 minutes.

Tissot to speak at library

ESSEX — On Tuesday, Aug. 9 T racey Dolan will show a DVD and shar e exciting news about the recently formed girls school in Tanzania. This will be held at the Essex Community Church, Essex at 10:30 a.m. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend. For mor e information, call 9634445.

KEENE VALLEY — At 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 8, at the Keene Valley Library, author Caperton T issot will pr esent a slideshow based on her r ecently published book, Adirondack Ice, a Cultural and Natural History. This will be followed by discussion and a book signing.

This free event is part of the Keene Valley Library Summer Lectur e Series 201 1. The general public is welcome.

Westport orientation planned

Quilters to meet

WESTPORT — The first day of kindergarten can be overwhelming for students and par ents. T o help ease the transition, Westport Central School kindergarten orientation has been scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 30, Wed., Aug. 31, and Thurs., Sept. 1 fr om 8-10:30 a.m. at the school. Kindergarten orientation has been designed to assist childre n to become more comfortable with their new school, teacher and classroom routines. It is the school’s recommendation one’s child attend each day of kinder garten orientation.

Transportation will be pr ovided by the school. Please call the school at 962-8244, no later than Aug. 12, to r egister and arrange transportation, or if you have any questions.

ELIZABETHTOWN — The Pleasant Valley Quilters will meet Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Elizabethtown Community Hospital Conference Room. Newcomers are welcome.

Westport CS seeks information WESTPORT — The W estport Central School District is eager to locate and serve disabled students r esiding in the district.

The district is responsible for maintaining a roster of all disabled students fr om birth to age 21. The r oster includes any disabling conditions, including emotional, intellectual or mental. The list pr ovides the boar d of education with necessary information to plan staf fing and funding to serve the disable population. Par ents who suspect their child may have a disabling condition may call the district of fice at 962-8244 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Westport CS board to meet WESTPORT — W estport Central School District Board of Education will hold its re gular meeting on Thurs., Aug. 11 at 5:30 p.m. in the library. Agenda items include personnel appointments, policy r eview and any other business that may come befor e the board. All boar d of education meetings ar e open to the public.

Westport YC set for soccer WESTPORT — The W estport Youth Commission soccer season will start on Tuesday, Aug. 9, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Westport Central School. Registration will start at 5:30 p.m.

Registration forms can be completed in advance by downloading forms from the Youth Commission website, www .westportyouth.org.

The fall game schedule will be available at the first practice. All players will need shin guards and water bottles. WYC has a collection of used soccer cleats in many children's sizes which will be available to new and returning players.

White Pine Camp tours set PAUL SMITHS — White Pine Camp, the historic Adirondack Gr eat Camp which served as the Pr esident Calvin Coolidge Summer White House, will conduct public tours Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. during August and September . The tours will include many historic buildings including the bowling alley , two boat houses the Japanese Tea House and the gr eat r oom as well as the Alpine Rock Garden.

Participants should meet at the White Pine Camp gate located at the end of White Pine Road off route 86 in Paul Smith’s. The tours are about two hours. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for students. For further information call 327-3030.

Concert set in Essex ESSEX— On Thursday , Aug. 1 1, the Mid Day Concert at 11:30 a.m. at the Essex Com-

Junior steward program at VIC PAUL SMITHS — The new Junior Adirondack Stewar d pr ogram at the Paul Smith’s College VIC will take a look at the natural wonders around us. They will explor e different parts of our environment and how to be sure they stay around for the future.

The Junior Steward program will occur on Saturdays through Aug. 20. The pr ogram is designed for children 8 to 12 years old. Each Saturday session will r un for thr ee hours from noon to 3 p.m. The topics we will cover include watersheds, Adirondack ecosystems, clean air , wildlife, and r ecreation.

Children should bring a snack and appro priate clothing and footwear to be outdoors.

Other items that might be useful include a backpack and binoculars. Each week we will take a pledge to protect a specific part of our environment, finally graduating as a Junior Steward.

The program fee is $20 a session or $75 for the six-week pr ogram. Some scholarships are available. Please contact Sarah Keyes to register, skeyes@ paulsmiths.edu or at The VIC, 327-6241

VIC Teen Bobcat Challenge set PAUL SMITHS — Join the Paul Smith’s College VIC in August for the Bobcat Challengers Teen Program. Open to young men and women between the ages of 13 to 16 interested in the environment and having fun.

Engage in challenge based activities and learn about the Leave No T race pr ogram.

Teens will gain confidence through problem solving, communication, gr oup dynamics, leadership and decision making scenarios.

The program fee is $25 per session or $75 for all four programs The program will meet from 1 to 5 p.m. on Aug. 9, 16 and 23.

Contact Matt Strickland to r egister at mstrickland@paulsmiths.edu or 327-6241.

August 6, 2011 Community business members and individuals are invited to donate merc handise or sponsor a hole in support of this cause.

Stratton book, discussion in Placid LAKE PLACID — The newest novel of author Marty Young Stratton's, “Oregon Trail,” adventure series is available.

“Seasons on the Bear River,” continues the saga of the young family living on the frontier lands of the Or egon Territories in the 1800s. The series of novels ar e available locally through Bookstore Plus in Lake Placid, the W illsboro Pharmacy and the Cupola House in Essex. They ar e appr opriate for ages 12 up and adults.

On Satur day, Aug. 6, Stratton will be speaking on writing at the Bookstore Plus in Lake Placid from 3 until 5 p.m. The purpose is to share experiences and encourage would be writers.

AARCH golf tourney scheduled TICONDEROGA — AARCH will be hosting its Third Annual Golf Benefit onAug. 29, at T iconderoga Country Club. Registration deadline is Aug. 15.

Cost is $100 per player which includes greens fees, cart and lunch. Ther e are three divisions – Mens, W omens and Mixed with prizes available in all categories. Format is Four Man Scramble. Lunch at 1 :30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. There will also be a Chinese Raffle with lots of great items.

ECH golf tourney set ELIZABETHTOWN — Elizabethtown Community Hospital’s Annual Golf Tournament is taking place on Thursday, Aug. 11 at Craig Wood Golf Course in Lake Placid.

According to Jane Hooper, community relations dir ector at ECH, the long-standing event has become a very popular outing for many community members, of fering an enjoyable day while raising money for a worthy cause. “This is the 11th tournament hosted by ECH,” she said. “Our organizing committee is delighted that both the local and extended communities have been so committed over the years.”

The event featur es various contests and prizes donated by sponsors. High Peaks Ford in Ray Br ook is sponsoring a hole-inone contest; and there are many other raffle prizes and giveaways throughout the day.

Contact Jane Hooper at 873-3003 for sponsorship and registration information.

Book sale set in Elizabethtown ELIZABETHTOWN — The Elizabethtown Library will hold its annual summer book sale Aug. 4-6 at the UCC Parish Hall. The sale will be held Thursday afternoon, all day Friday, and Satur day morning. As always, Saturday will be our Buck-A-Bag grand finale.

Donated books are now being accepted at the library during r egular library hours.

Please, no text books, encyclopedia sets, Readers Digest, or books in poor condition.

Library continues lecture series

Social Center trip planned

KEENE V ALLEY — Keene V alley Library’s Summer Lectur e Series 201 1 pr esents, “Guns and Roses: Fort T iconderoga and the King’s Gar den,” a lectur e and slide show by Eugene Pasymowski on Monday , Aug. 15, at 7:30 p.m. at the library.

Pasymowski is a life member and past trustee of the Fort Ticonderoga Association.

He and his wife Cathy are seasonal residents of Saint Huberts.

ELIZABETHTOWN — The Elizabethtown Social Center , in conjunction with North Wind Tours, presents a trip to NewYork City to see the 3D Radio City Christmas Spectacular featuring the Rockettes on Nov. 12 and 13.

The trip includes r ound trip transportation via Luxury Motor Coach, one night lodging at Hilton Hotel, orchestra tickets to the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall Sunday morning, Satur day Dinner and Sunday Br eakfast Buf fet, walking tour of the Brooklyn Bridge (weather permitting) and Chinatown or Little Italy , stop at Colonie Mall for dinner and/or Christmas shopping (shops include: Macy’s, Christmas Tree Shop, LL Bean, Barnes & Noble and Cheesecake Factory).

This was a very popular trip two years ago and will fill up fast. Tickets are limited, first come first served. Cost is $318 per person (double occupancy.) A $100 deposit is due at registration with balance due no later than Oct. 1.

Masonic Summer tourney set WILLSBORO — Iroquois Lodge #715 will be hosting the Second Annual Masonic Summer Golf T ournament to benefit the Lodge and all its beneficiaries on Friday, Aug. 5.

This four person scramble event will be held at the Willsboro Golf Club with shotgun starts at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Entry fee includes 18 holes of golf, cart, cash prizes, individual contest and food and beverages throughout the day. The fee is $60 for non-club members and $50 for club members.

To r egister please contact Eric Arnold at 963-4176 or 578-4707. Pr epayment is pr eferred if possible. Please send checks payable to Ir oquois Lodge #715 to Dean Caveney, 637 Corlear Dr ., W illsboro, NY, 12996. Space is limited and availability is on a first come, first served basis.

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s the summer hits full stride, with swimmers in the streams, paddlers on the ponds and hikers in the hills, it may be time to look ahead, and see what the fall season has to offer?

It appears there may be interesting times ahead, especially for current hunters, as well as the next generation of hunting enthusiasts.

New York has finally lifted a page from the strategy book for skiers, bikers and hikers. Long ago, these user groups realized that if children were not exposed to such outdoor sporting endeavors by the age of 12 years; they would likely never become outdoor enthusiasts.

In Colorado, and several other states, both public and private ski areas are required to provide free rentals, lessons and a season pass for all fourth grade students.

The ski industry began the campaign in order to groom the next generation of skiers; after research revealed age 12 was the deciding factor for majority of lifelong skiers. If they didn’t begin skiing by 4th Grade, their likelihood of becoming skiing enthusiasts diminished by over 87 percent.

Additional research, on the topic indicates that age 12 is also a very important threshold for producing anglers, hunters and yes, even golfers.

Skiers don’t magically appear with the first snow, nor do hikers take up their pursuit when the snow melts.

Similarly, hunters are not born with a gun or a bow in their hand.

They don’t simply wake up, yawn, stretch and announce, “Well, I think I’ll become a hunter today!” It just doesn’t work that way!

Sporting enthusiasts are groomed, often over the course of several generations. For hunting and fishing enthusiasts, surveys indicate they are typically introduced to these sports by their father, or uncle or another close friend or relative.

It is often the same for hikers, paddlers and skiers, and these sports continue to attract adherents, who later become enthusiasts. However in New York, the number of new hunters has been steadily diminishing. At the same time, the average age of New York’s hunters has been increasing. It has become increasingly difficult to recruit new hunters, as the state’s rural population decreases and ‘urbanite’ continues to spread.

Additionally, the ever increasing attractions of the digital age, and the proliferation of new and unique forms of entertainment; have greatly enhanced the entertainment pool. Hunting and fishing, hiking and pad-

dling are a mere puddle, in comparison to the ocean of modern entertainment options.

According to a recent report, New York currently recruits only 55 hunters for every 100 it loses. The rate is 14 percent below the national average and only 11 states have a lower hunter replacement ratio.

New York has had one of the most restrictive age requirements in the U.S., and the regulations continued to limit the participation of youth. Such age limits proved to have a negative impact on the ability of the DEC to attract new hunters to the sport.

Fortunately, for all New Yorkers, Governor Cuomo understands that hunters, as well as anglers, remain an important component of the state’s environmental mosaic.

He spends time outdoors, and he gets it!

He proved it when he signed legislation to lower the minimum age for archery hunting from 14 to 12 years. It was only three years ago, that the minimum age had been reduced from 16 to 14 years.

His signature brought a venerable, New York tradition, into the modern era. The law also offered proof that twelve year olds are far safer in the woods with a parent, than while surfing the Internet, unsupervised.

The new regulations will allow 12-year-olds to obtain a junior archery license, which is consistent with the age requirement for a Junior Hunting License.

Junior license holders will still have to abide by special regulations, and be accompanied at all times by an experienced, licensed adult hunter.

But now, they will be allowed to be in the field or forest at age 12; just in time for them ‘to get it’.

In their efforts to promote the sport, and to increase opportunities for youth to begin their hunting careers on a positive note, the NYSDEC has recently proposed a new special Youth Hunting Season.

Under the proposal, which was developed as part of the DEC draft deer management plan, Junior Hunters (ages 12-15) would be permitted to harvest deer beginning on Columbus Day, with either a firearm or archery.

WORSHIP IN YOUR COMMUNITY AU SABLE FORKS St. James’ Church - Traditional Anglican Worship. Fr. David Ousley, Vicar and Rev. Patti Johnson, Deacon. Services: Wed. 6:00 p.m. - Healing Prayer and Holy Eucharist. Sun. - 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist.

Phone 518 834-9693 United Methodist Church - Main Street. 647-8147.

Sunday 11 a.m. - Worship Service. Email: afumc1@frontiernet.net Holy Name Catholic Church - Rt. 9N, Main Street, AuSable Forks, 647-8225, Rev. Kris Lauzon Pastor, John J. Ryan - Deacon, Daily Masses Monday @ 5:15 p.m., Tues. - Fri. @ 8 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m., Sun. 9:15 a.m. Confessions (reconciliation) one half hour before weekend masses.

BLACK BROOK St. Matthew’s Catholic Church - Black Brook, Silver Lake Rd., 647-8225, Rev. Kris Lauzon - Pastor, John J. Ryan - Deacon, Masses Sun. 11 a.m.

Confessions (reconciliation) one half hour before each mass.

CLINTONVILLE United Methodist - Rt. 9N. 834-5083. Sunday, 11 a.m. Worship Service. Pastor Rev. Joyce Bruce.

ELIZABETHTOWN St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church - Court Street. 8736760. Father Peter Riani., Mass Schedule: Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m., Weekdays: Consult Bulletin. Thursday 10:15 a.m. Horace Nye Home. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.

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

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

Worship Service: Sun. 11 a.m.; Sunday School ages 4 - grade 6. Nursery service Email: FShaw@westelcom.com ESSEX St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - Rt. 22. 963-4524.

Father Joseph Elliott, Pastor.

No Mass in Essex from Columbus Day to Memorial Day, closed for the Winter.

Essex Community United Methodist Church - Corner of Rt. 22 and Main St. 963-7766. Rev. John E. Hunn. , Sunday Worship - 10:15 AM, Sunday School - 10:15 AM, Pre School Play Group Thursdays 10-11:30 AM Sept.-May. web page: essexcommunityhttp:// unitedmethodistchurchny.net/ St. John’s Episcopal Church - Church Street. 9637775. Holy Communion and Church School, Sunday 9:15 a.m., Morning Prayer, Wednesday 9 a.m. Community Potluck Supper, Tuesday 6 p.m. Old Testament Bible Study, Wednesdays 10 a.m., Rev. Margaret Shaw. Email: stjohnschurch@willex.com Foothills Baptist Church at Boquet - 2172, NY Rt. 22 in Essex. Formerly Church of the Nazarene.

Wednesday Night Service at 6 p.m. Worship services are Sunday 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday school 9:45 a.m. Family Christian movies on the second Sunday of each month at 6:30 p.m., and Hymn sing on the 4th Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. Email: foothillsbapt@netzero.net HARKNESS Harkness United Methodist Church - Corner Harkness & Hollock Hill Rds., Harkness, NY. 834-7577. Rev. Edith Poland. Sun. School 8:30 a.m.; Worship 9:30 a.m. ediepoland@aol.com JAY First Baptist Church of Jay - Rev. Joyce Bruce, Pastor. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

KEENE St. Brendan’s Catholic Church - Saturday Mass at 4

p.m., Sunday Mass at 11:15 a.m.; Pastor: Rev. John R. Yonkovig; Pastor. Rectory Phone 5232200. Email: stagnesch@roadrunner.com St. Hubert’s All Souls Episcopal Church - Sunday Holy Eucharist 10 a.m., June 27 through September 12. Varying roster of priests celebrate communion each week.

Keene Valley Congregational Church - MainStreet.

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

KEESEVILLE Immaculate Conception - St. John the Baptist - 1804 Main Street, 834-7100. Monsignor Leeward Poissant. Ant. Mass Saturdays - 4 p.m. - St. John’s. Sunday Masses; 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception during the winter months. Email: rcckparish@charter.net St. Paul’s Episcopal Church - ClintonStreet, Keeseville. 563-6836. Sunday Service 9 a.m.

Rev. Blair Biddle.

Keeseville United Methodist Church - Front Street, Keeseville. 834-7577. Rev. Edith Poland.

Sunday School 9:45 p.m.; Worship 11 a.m.

834-7577. Email: ediepoland@aol.com The Good Shepherd Church of the Nazarene - 124Hill Street, Keeseville, NY. 834-9408. Pastor Richard Reese. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Tuesday Prayer Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m.

Independent Baptist Church - Rte. 22 & Interstate 87, P.O. Box 506, Keeseville, NY. 834-9620.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m., Sunday Evening Worship 7 p.m., Prayer Meeting & Bible Study Wednesday 7 p.m.; Youth Group Sunday 7 p.m. Website: office@ibck.org Email: office@ibck.org Front Street Fellowship - 1724 Front Street, Keeseville, 834-7373. Pastor Warren Biggar.

Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Tuesday: Home Prayer Groups 7 p.m. (Call for locations).

Thursday: Ladies Bible Study 2:30 p.m. in Keeseville, 7 p.m. in Plattsburgh (Call for locations). Friday: Celebrate Recovery 6 p.m.; Kingdom Kids 6:30 p.m.; Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Website: www.thebridgekeeseville.com Email:vikki@thebridgekeeseville.com LAKE PLACID New Hope Christian Fellowship Church - 207Station St., Lake Placid, NY. A full gospel church.

Rev. Richard Ducatt, pastor. Services are Sunday 10a.m. and 6:30p.m. Fellowship prayer, Tuesday 6:30 p.m. and Thursday Bible

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Lake Placid Baptist Church - Leading people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ Worship service Sunday 10:15 a.m., Rev. Derek Spain, Pastor. 2253 Saranac Ave., LP 523-2008, www.lpbaptist.org.

St. Eustace Episcopal Church - Worship services Sunday 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.; Tuesday 5:15 p.m. Holy Prayers; Wednesday 5:15 p.m.

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St. Agnes Catholic Church - Saturday Mass 5:30 p.m., Sunday masses 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., 169 Hillcrest, LP, 523-2200.

Rev. John R. Yonkovig Adirondack Community Church - Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome here. 2583 Main St., LP. 523-3753, www.adkcomchurch.org.

Pilgrim Holiness Church - 6057 Sentinel Road Lake Placid, NY 12946. Tel. 518-523-2484 Pastor: William S. Saxton Sunday School - 9: 45 AM Sunday Worship - 11:00 AM Sunday Evening Service - 7:00 PM Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study - 7:00 PM www.lakeplacidpilgrimholinesschurch.com LEWIS Elizabethtown Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses Rt. 9 West, Lewis, NY. Sunday Public Talk 10 a.m. followed by Watchtower Study 10:35 a.m.; Tuesday 7 p.m. Bible Study & Theocratic Ministry School & Service Meeting. For further information contact Brian Frawley 518-873-2610.

First Congregational Church - Lewis, 873-6822. Rev. Frederick C. Shaw. Sunday Services 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Email: Fshaw@westelcom.com PORT HENRY Lake Champlain Bible Fellowship - Adult Sunday School 9:00-10:00 a.m., Coffee fellowship 10:00-10:30 a.m.; Worship service starts at 10:30 a.m.; Nursery and 3-6 Sunday School provided during worship service; VOICE Youth Group for teens; Variety of bible studies and groups available that meet weekly. FREE community movie night the first Saturday of every month at 7 p.m. Visit our website to see what is showing 6 Church St., (518) 546-4200, www.lcbible.org, Pastor Tom Smith.

REBER United Methodist Church - Valley Road. 963-7924.

Rev. Chilton McPheeters. Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m.; Church School 11 a.m.

SARANAC LAKE St. Bernard’s Catholic Church - Saturday Mass 5:00

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Mass schedule: Sun., 8:30 a.m. Weekdays: consult bulletin. Email: allrises@westelcom.com WILLSBORO Congregational United Church of Christ - 3799Main Street, P.O. Box 714. Worship and Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. Pastor Jan Jorgensen, church: 518-963-4048, home: (514) 7218420.pastorjorgensen@gmail.com United Methodist Church - Rt. 22. 963-7931.

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

Saturday Mass @ 4 p.m. & Sunday Mass @ 10 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:15 p.m.; Sunday 9:15 a.m.

WILMINGTON Calvary Baptist Church - Rt. 86. 946-2482. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. (classes for all ages); Morning Worship 11 a.m. & Evening Service 7 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 p.m.

St. Margaret’s Roman Catholic Church - Mass Sat. 6 p.m., Sun. 7:30 a.m. Rev. Kris Lauzon Pastor, John J. Ryan - Deacon, Confessions 5:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Whiteface Community United Methodist Church - Rt.86 and Haselton Rd. The whiteface Community UMC & Pastor Joyce Bryson invite you to join us for worship at 10:30 a.m. followed by a time for coffee & fellowship. Visitors welcome. Sunday School begins at 9:15 a.m. and child care for children up to age 7 is provided during worship. Church Office open 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tues. - Fri. Office telephone 946-7757. Riverside Thrift Shop located in the Methodist Barn open 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wed. & Sat. Call 946-2922 for questions concerning Thrift Shop. The Ecumenical Emergency Food Shelf and Outreach Program is located in the Rubin Sanford Building next to the church and is open Thurs. 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Call 946-7757 with questions concerning our fuel assistance program. Senior Lunch Program Tues. & Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Call 946-2922 during that time only for assistance.

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

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p.m., Sunday Mass 7:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Father Mark Reilly, Pastor, 27 St. Bernard Street, SL, 891-4616,www.stbernardssaranaclake.com Episcopal Church of St. Luke - 136 Main St., SL, 8913605. Sunday worship services at 7:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., led by the Reverand Ann S. Giallard, www.stlukessaranaclake.org High Peaks Church - ABible-believing, non-denominationalchurch.

97 Will Rogers Srive, SL., 891-3255 Saranac Lake Baptist Church - 490 Broadway, SL, 891-5473 First United Methodist Church - 63 Church Street, SL., 891-3473 Adirondack Alliance Church - 72 Canaras Ave., SL, 891-1383. Sharing the hope of Christ, building relationships with god. Sunday worship 10:00 a.m. with nursry care available.

First Presbyterian Church PC(USA) - 57 Church Sreet, Saranac Lake, NY, 518-891-3401, Rev. Joann White. All Are Welcome Here!

9:45am Sunday Worship. Sunday School for All Ages. Nursery Care. 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study.

Handicap Accessible & Hearing Assistance. www.saranaclakepresbyterianchurch.org TUPPER LAKE United Community Church - 25 High Street, Tupper Lake,359-9810 Holy Name Catholic Church - 114 Main Street, Tupper Lake,359-9194 St. Alphonsus Church - 48Wawbeek Avenue, Tupper Lake, 359-3405.

WADHAMS United Church of Christ - MainStreet. Reverend Michael Richards, Pastor. Sunday Service 4 PM; Food & Fellowship followed by discussion and/or Bible Study. Phone 518-962-8930 www.westportmarina.com/WadhamsUCC WESTPORT Federated Church - Main Street. Westport Federated Church: Sunday Morning Worship Celebration at 9:00 am including Children’s Church; Bible Study at 10:15 am. Thursday evening Bible/ Book study, Parsonage at 6:30 pm. Pastor Leon Hebrink, 962-8293 www.westptchurch.com “Following Jesus In The Company of Friends.”

Westport Bible Church - 24 Youngs Road. 962-8247.

Pastor Dick Hoff. Sunday Morning Worship 9:15 a.m. & 11 a.m.; Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday Night Prayer 7 p.m.; Teen Club Saturday 6 p.m.; Olympian Club Sunday 5:30 p.m. (Sept. - May) Email: westportbiblech@westelcom.com The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - Rt.9N. 962-4994. Branch Pres. Curtis McMillion.

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

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Currently, the early season has been restricted exclusively to archery.

Unfortunately, New York Bowhunters, Inc., a statewide organization that also opposed the use of crossbows in New York, has come out against loosening the restrictions for youth hunters. The group wants the early season restricted to archery only, aka: ‘all for us.’

In the ever growing struggle to introduce youth to the sporting traditions, their reasoning is difficult to understand. There’s safety in numbers, and hunters of all sorts must stick together, especially in this age of political correctness.

Governor Cuomo took a big chance when he signed the recent Youth Hunting legislation. He proved it was the right thing to do, politically or not!

If the Governor was willing to take the chance, and trust that our youth will do the right thing; then maybe it is time for the New York Bowhunters, Inc. to consider taking a comparable risk. They should trust young hunters to be responsible; anything less would be pure selfishness on their part!

Get involved, get educated and get afield.

All hunters, young and old, novice or experienced should note that the Northern Warren County, Cornell Cooperative Extension will be working in cooperation with Sportsmen Education Instructors and the Warren County Conservation Council to host a variety of sportsmen education classes on Saturday, September 17 and Sunday, September 18.

There will be three classes offered each day; Sportsman Education, Bowhunter Education, and Trapper Education. The classes are required first time hunters and trappers to obtain a license. Participants will limited to just one class each day.

The Sportsman and Bowhunter Education classes will also be offered as a home study course and all necessary materials can be picked up at Cornell Cooperative Extension Education Center.

There is no cost for the classes, which will be held from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm at the NYSDEC Pack Forest in Warrensburg. Lunch will be available on site for a fee of $6, and proceeds will be used to support the Warren County Conservation Council’s efforts to promote education and advocacy for traditional outdoor sporting endeavors..

Pre-Registration is required, as classes fill up quickly.

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LAKE PLACID — Chamber Music Concert. Lake Placid Synagogue, 30 Saranac Avenue. 7:30 p.m. 891-1757.

Monday, Aug.8

Friday, Aug.5

JAY — Childrens’ drama workshop. Amos and Julia Ward Theatre. 10 a.m.-noon. $3. Ages 5 and up.

ELIZABETHTOWN — Summer booksale. UCC Parish Hall. All day. 873-9865.

KEENE VALLEY — Book sale preview and appetizers, 4:30-6:30 p.m. KV Library, 576-4335.

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

834-2072.

WESTPORT — Murder mystery theatre dinner. Westport Federated Church. 6 p.m. 962-4465. $12 Adults, $6 Children 12 & under.

SARANAC LAKE — Les Liaisons Dangereuses. Pendragon Theatre, 15 Brandy Brook. 8 p.m.

Saturday, Aug.6

KEENE VALLEY — Book sale 10 a.m.-4 p.m. KV Library, 576-4335.

JAY — Jay Day. Village Green, Route 9N. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

ESSEX — 32nd annual Downtown Essex Day. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. 963-7935.

WILLSBORO — Historical photo identification day.

Willsboro Methodist Church. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

SARANAC LAKE — Chamber music for families. Saranac Free Library, Main Street. 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Free. 8911757.

PAUL SMITHS — Adirondack Wildlife Festival. VIC. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

ELIZABETHTOWN — Summer booksale. UCC Parish Hall. Morning. 873-9865.

JAY — Olive & Branch performs. Village Green. 1 p.m.

Free.

LAKE PLACID — Writing workshop with author Marty Young Stratton, Bookstore Plus, 2491 Main Street. 3-5 p.m.

523-2950.

ELIZABETHTOWN — Elizabethtown Community Hospital Auxiliary Dinner. Hand House, River St. 5:30-7:30 p.m.

873-3003.

JAY —Y Not Blue performs. Village Green. 6:30 p.m. Free.

LAKE PLACID — Musician Evgeniya KrachmarovaSotirov performs. Lake Placid Center for the Arts. 7:30 p.m. $22. 523-2512.

SARANAC LAKE — Les Liaisons Dangereuses. Pendragon Theatre, 15 Brandy Brook. 8 p.m.

LAKE PLACID — Telescope tour. High Peaks Information Center. 8 p.m. Free.

Sunday, Aug.7

SARANAC LAKE — 16th Annual Tri-Lakes Motorcycle Rally, Saranac Lake Fish & Game Club. Registration 9-10:45 a.m. Ride departs at 11 a.m. BBQ party 1:30-3 p.m. $25 per rider, $20 BBQ only. 891-0606.

KEENE VALLEY — $2 a bag book sale. KV Library. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 576-4335.

SARANAC LAKE — Les Liaisons Dangereuses. Pendragon Theatre, 15 Brandy Brook. 2 p.m.

ELIZABETHTOWN — Civil War lecture. Adirondack History Center Museum. 4 p.m. $5 Members, $8 Non-members.

LAKE PLACID — Story time. Bookstore Plus. 10 a.m.

KEENE VALLEY — Caperton Tissot: Adirondack Ice. Keene Valley Library, 1796 Route 73. 7:30 p.m.

LAKE PLACID — Sweeney Todd. Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr. 8 p.m.

SARANAC LAKE — Chamber Music Concert. Saranac Laboratory, 89 Church Street. 7:30 p.m. Free. 891-1757.

Tuesday, Aug.9

SARANAC LAKE — Beginner African drumming class.

Mountains in Motion, 30 Bloomingdale Ave. 6-7 p.m. $12.

791-9586.

SARANAC LAKE — Beginner African dance class. Mountains in Motion, 30 Bloomingdale Ave. 7-8:30 p.m. $15. 7919586.

Wednesday, Aug.10

SARANAC LAKE — The Mystery of Irma Vep. Pendragon Theatre, 15 Brandy Brook. 8 p.m.

Thursday, Aug.11

WESTPORT — Story hour, Westport Library, 6 Harris Lane, 10 a.m. Free. 962-8219.

KEENE VALLEY — Role-playing game night, 6:30 p.m.

KV Library, 576-4335.

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

SARANAC LAKE — Les Liaisons Dangereuses. Pendragon Theatre, 15 Brandy Brook. 8 p.m.

ESSEX — Lost in Yonkers theater performance. Masonic Lodge. 7 p.m. Pay what you can.

LAKE PLACID — Herb and Dorothy film. Lake Placid

Center for the Arts. $6. 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug.12

PAUL SMITHS — Mindfulness meditation yoga walk with Mary Bartel. VIC. 10 a.m. - noon. Pre-registration required. $25. 327-6241.

WILLSBORO — Preview book sale. Paine Memorial Free Library. 963-4478. 5-7 p.m.

WILLSBORO — Local school history presentation. Willsborough Visitor's Center. 7 p.m.

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

834-2072.

ESSEX — Lost in Yonkers theater performance. Masonic Lodge. 7 p.m. $10.

SARANAC LAKE — Les Liaisons Dangereuses. Pendragon Theatre, 15 Brandy Brook. 8 p.m.

SARANAC LAKE — Chamber Music Concert. Saranac Laboratory, 89 Church Street. 7:30 p.m. Free. 891-1757.

Saturday, Aug.13

WILLSBORO — Book sale. Paine Memorial Free Library.

963-4478. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

JAY — Roy Hurd with Frank Orsini and Meadow perform.

Village Green. 6:30 p.m. Free.

SARANAC LAKE — Les Liaisons Dangereuses. Pendragon Theatre, 15 Brandy Brook. 8 p.m.

WILTON — Young historians, Ulysses S. Grant Cottage, Mt. McGregor. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Adults, $5; seniors (62 & up) $4; all students (ages 6-18) $4; 6 and under: free. 584-4353.

LAKE PLACID — The Bookstore Plus will host the Weekly Monday Summer Storytime at 10 A.M. LAKE PLACID — Brian J. Heinz book signing. The Bookstore Plus, 2491 Main Street. 3-5 p.m. 523-2950.

PAUL SMITHS — Native American themed stories and music by Joe and Jessie Bruchac. Whispering Pines Amphitheater, VIC. 2 p.m.

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58 Hoosegow 59 Durham sch.

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This Month in History - AUGUST 7th - The “Order of the Purple Heart” is created by President George Washington (1782) 8th - The Daughters of the American Revolution organization is created. (1890) 8th - The USSR finally declares war against Japan.

(1945) 10th - “Smile, You’re on Candid Camera”. Allen Funt’s wildly popular show debuts. (1948)

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ANTIQUES ANTIQUE FAIR AND FLEA MARKET August 6th & 7th at the Washington County Fairgrounds, Rte. 29, Greenwich NY. $2 admission.

(Sat. 8a-6p, Sun 9a-4p) Featuring over 200 dealers.

GREAT FOOD. Early-Bird Friday (8/5 - 6a-6p - $10).

RAIN or SHINE. Call (518) 331-5004

APPLIANCES FOR SALE - used GE refrigerator 24w x 24d x 57h, clean, $90. Lake Clear. Rieman 518891-7662.

GOATS FOR sale - 2 Alpine bucklings great for brush hogs! (518)643-0320 or cjeiwray@juno.com

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1-888-459-3929 EUREKA CONPACT vacuum cleaner with beater bars, $99.00. 518-523-9456.

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FISHING PLANNER Boards and Mast Stainless Steel, $98. 518-546-8614.

FOR SALE - like new, Minn Koto 35 electric trolling motor with interstate battery, $99.

Lake Clear 518-891-7662.

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518-494-3348.

FIREWOOD

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FOR SALE 1/2 price insulation, 4x8 sheets, high R, up to 4” thick, Blue Dow, 1/2” insul board.

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2 HAIER Dorm fridgs, 2.7cf, $30&$35; pine end table $25; drop side pine coffee table $30; sturdy pine kitchen table $40; laminated wood end table $20; metal sports eqpmnt organizer 12”X39”X36” $15; complete 20 gal aquarium set up & cabinet $60; Like new 4 Bridgestone Winter Dueler tires P225/70R15 $200. 518 891 3353 2000 HONDA 4-Trac Four Wheeler, good condition, $3,000 firm. Wood Pellet Stove, good condition, asking $750. 518-494-5397.

27” ZENITH TV works great, $30.00. Call 518-873-6320

HONEYWELL AQUASTAT Relay for Triple Furnace, #L8124L1011, $99. 518-546-7978.

METAL FRAME Futon , $75. Call 518-5633406 or 518-248-9310.

MOVIES FOR sale; 187 movies on VCR tapes, all for $25. Wevertown 518-251-2826 SEARS KENMORE Sewing Machine, Wood Cabinet, Includes Portable Case, Manual, Attachments, Excellent Condition, $99. 518338-3258.

WENZEL 9X14’ Tent + Coleman Camp Stove both for @ $25.00 Call Mike Shepard @ 518-578-5500

FURNITURE CORNER COMPUTER Desk with 2 speaker shelves, keyboard pullout, 2 additional shelves, excellent condition, light color wood, $50. 518-623-0622 nights.

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, Hardwood, 53” wide x 54” high. Accomodates 27” TV. Excellent Condition. $75. 518-532-9501.

TV CABINET, large, oak, 5’ x 5’, accomodates 36” wide TV, excellent condition, $99.

518-597-3932.

GARAGE SALES MULTI-HOUSEHOLD

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ALTONA’S 16th Annual Townwide Garage Sale August 6th - August 7th, 8 to 4 Saturday Craft fair/bake sale concession Maps available at Altona Town Hall Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary

ATTN: GARAGE SALE ENTHUSIASTS! Buying or selling second-hand treasures?

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LOST & FOUND LOST ON 7/22/11 E’town area Himalayan Cat, male, blue eyes, white/gray, fluffy, flat face, no collar, very friendly. Comes to Toby.

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PETS & SUPPLIES AMERICAN BULLDOG Pups, NKC Reg., Family Raised, Top Bloodlines, Ready 6/10, Parents on Premises, Shots/Wormed, Health Guarantee, $800 & Up. www.coldspringskennel.com 518-597-3090 AQUARIUM 29 gallon with accessories $45.00; 46 gallon Reptile tank with light and hot rock $25. 518-962-2969 after 5:00PM. GOLDEN DOODLE Puppies, Family Raised, Vet Checked, 1st Shots, Ready Now. mcroblee83@aol.com, 518-335-5768.

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WANTED BUYING COINS - Gold, Silver & ALL Coins, Stamps, Paper Money, Entire Collections worth $5,000 or more.\’a0 Travel to your home.\’a0 CASH paid.\’a0 Call Marc 1800-488-4175 CASH FOR CARS and TRUCKS: Get A Top Dollar INSTANT Offer! Running or Not. 1888-416-2208

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: B & B BEEF, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of S tate of New York (SSNY) on 06/14/11. Of fice location: Essex County .

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 166 Middle Road, Essex, New York 12936.

Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

VN-7/2-8/6/11-6TC83638 ----------------------------WHITEFACE ABENAKI LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 06/10/1 1. Of fice Location: Essex County, SSNY desig-

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nated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 6 Spread Eagle W ay Box 14, Lake Placid, NY 12946. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act.

VN-7/2-8/6/11-6TC83650 ----------------------------SULOFF DESIGNS, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of S tate (SSNY) 6/22/1 1.

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VN-7/9-8/13/11-6TC83665 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: MIDDLE ROAD LANDING, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of S tate of New York (SSNY) on 06/20/11. Of fice location: Essex County .

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SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 545 Middle Road, P.O. Box 265, Essex, New Y ork 12936. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 934 Ledge Hill Rd. W estport, NY 12993, which is also the princip al business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE OF QUAL. OF FERONIA HOLDINGS, LLC, Auth. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 5/31/11. Of fice loc.: Essex County . LLC org. in DE 1 1/27/06.

SSNY desig. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of proc. to Paolo Cugnasca, 400 Madison Ave., Ste. 8A, NY, NY 10017. DE off. addr.: 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Form. on file: SSDE, Townsend Bldg., Dover, DE 19901.

Purp.: any lawful activities.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: ACHIEVE FITNESS, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of S tate of New York (SSNY) on 07/11/11. Of fice location: Essex County .

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process against the Comp any served upon it to P .O. Box 138, Crown Point, NY 12928. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act.

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WILLSBORO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS will hold a public hearing, on August 16th, 201 1 at 7pm at the Willsboro Town Hall, to hear the following cases: Alfred Longhi, Jr .

(Cathy Coultier) of Cedar Avenue request variance from undersized lot ordinance requirements, for a new single family residence .

Eira Manning of 989 Point Road request variance from front yard setback ordinance requirement s, for restoration of her house.

Ronald Salisbury of 47 Corlear Drive request variance from Ret aining W all ordinance requirements.

Peter Henderson of 75 Corlear Drive requests variance from Ret aining W all ordiance requirements.

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Inc, Westport, NY. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 402 of the Abandoned Property Law of the State of New York that: a) a report of unclaimed amounts of money held or owing by the above named corporations has been made to the Comptroller of the S tate of NY, and that a list of names of the persons appearing from the records of such corporations to be entitled thereto is on file and open to public inspection at it s princip al office in W estport, NY where any such property is payable; b) such deposit s, payments and refunds, together with interest due thereon deductions, will be p aid by it on or before the succeeding thirteenth day of September to persons establishing to its satisfaction their right to receive the same; and c) in the succeeding month of October, and on or before the tenth day thereof, such unclaimed deposit s, payments and refunds, together with interest due thereon, still remaining will be paid to the Comptrol-

ler of the S tate of NY, and that it shall thereupon cease to be liable therefore.

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85216

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70376

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Auctions on-site or our facility 20+ Years Experience Auctioneer/Realtor John Gokey CES, CAGA, RMI

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FARM LAND LIQUIDATION! 2 Upstate NY Farms! 2 days only! Aug 6th & 7th! 7 acres Woods - $19,900. 10 acres - Views $29,900.

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68496

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90929

LOVELY LAKE views from this second floor two bedroom, two bathroom apartment in Westport. $750.00 includes heat, appliances, washer, dryer. Reference and security deposit required. 962-4069

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3-BEDROOM Double wide on 1.3 acres on Wells Hill Rd, Lewis NY. Asking $65,000. 315-783-8946.

68497

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2010 NISSAN SENTRA 2.0S 4 Dr., Auto, Air, Fully Equipped, 13,118 mi.

HELP WANTED/LOCAL

2009 NISSAN FRONTIER KING CAB SE 4X4 V6, Auto, Air, Fully Equipped, 25,826mi.

ESSEX COUNTY Office for the Aging Announces A Full Time Temporary position of Aging Services Aide. Please submit application by August 8th, 2011. For applications and more information contact Essex County Personnel, 7551 Court Street, PO Box 217, Elizabethtown, NY 12932, 518-873-3360 or http://www.co.essex.ny.us/AJAX/personnel.a spx PART TIME private duty nurses (LPN), days and over-night shifts, in-home setting. Call for more details, Moriah Center 518-546-3218, after 5p.m.

SPHERION IS seeking 1st and 2nd shift seasonal positions, with Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Williston, VT. August to December.

PC Skills preferred. $10.00 and $11.00 per hour. Benefits available. Apply at www.Spherion.com/jobs. Enter Order ID 100407574.

THE TOWN of Westport is seeking an experienced excavator operator/HEO for temporary part time work. Applications may be downloaded from the Town’s web site and need to be submitted to the Clerk to the Supervisor by 4:00pm on Tuesday, August 9th, 2011.

WANTED 2 reliable, hardworking people to move boxes from storage unit to home. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladder, drive and perform other tasks as required. I would like to complete the move in 1 to 2 days. Call 518-564-0506 between 10 AM and 8 PM.

QUALITY

2009 NISSAN MAXIMA SV 4 Dr., V6, Auto, Leather, P/sunroof, Fully Equipped, 31,108 mi.

2009 NISSAN MURANO SL AWD, V6, Auto, Air, Leather, P/sunroof, Fully Euipped, 32,611 mi.

2009 NISSAN ROGUE SL 4 Dr., Auto, AWD, Fully Loaded, 40,708mi.

2009 NISSAN ROGUE S 4 Dr., Auto, Air, AWD, Fully Equipped, 32,893mi.

2009 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5S 4 Dr., Auto, Air, Fully Equipped, 31,035 mi.

2008 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5S 4 Dr., Auto, Air, Fully Equipped, 60,877 mi.

2008 NISSAN SENTRA 2.5 SPEC V 4 Dr., 6 Spd., P/sunroof, Fully Equipped, 26,580 mi.

2008 NISSAN SENTRA 2.0S 4 Dr., Auto, Air, Fully Equipped, 28,802mi.

2008 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5S 4 Dr., Auto, Air, Fully Equipped, 38,320mi.

2008 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5SL 4 Dr., Auto, Leather, P/sunroof, Fully Equipped, 31,479 mi.

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2008 NISSAN SENTRA 2.0SL 4 Dr., 4 Cyl., Auto, Air, Leather, P/sunroof, Fully Equipped, 56,488 mi.

2007 NISSAN FRONTIER CREW CAB SE 4X4 4 Dr., V6, Longbed, Auto, Air, Fully Equipped, 58,902 mi.

78531

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92450

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85218

UTILITY TRAILER 10’ USED TO HAUL 2 BIKES, HAS RAMP AND TIE DOWNS, LIKE NEW $1000.00 919-271-9819 LOCATED IN CHESTERTOWN

AUTO ACCESSORIES TONNEAU COVER for a small truck $99.

518-523-9456

WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES KAWASAKI 1970-1980 Z1-900, KZ900, KZ 1000, H2-750, H1-500, S1-250, S2-250, S2350, S3-400 CASH. 1-800-772-1142, 1310-721-0726 usa@classicrunners.com

BOATS 13’ FIBERGLASS St-Maurice Boat, one dent- still serviceable, $50. Piercefield 518359-2558.

1998 CHEVY Malibu, recently passed inspection, $3,000 or best offer, 518-5702675

CARS FOR SALE 1999 FORD Taurus SE, Auto, LOW MILES 65,000, blue, PS, PW, PL, A/C, 26 MPG, nice no rust. 518-521-0122.

REC VEHICLES SALES/RENTALS 1988 FLEETWOOD Pace Arrow Class A Motorhome, 34 ft., Recent Upgrades, Excellent Condition. $9,500. 518-963-8338.

FARM EQUIPMENT 1964 FORD 4000 4cyl., gas. Industrial loader & Industrial Front End, 12 spd.

Sherman Transmission, pie weights, 3 pt. hitch & PTO. $5600. 518-962-2376

ROADTREK 210 and Car Dolley on Chevy 3500 Extended Cab. Many Extras, Excellent Condition, 9,000 Miles. Asking $45,000. 518534-6092.

MOTORCYCLE/ ATV 1998 HD Road King Classic FLHRC1 Anniversary Edition, Low Mileage, HD Jack, Traveling Bags, Lots of extra’s. $8500 OBO. 518-834-5439

DONATE A CAR - SAVE A CHILD’S LIFE! Timothy Hill Children’s Ranch: HelpingAbused and Neglected Children in NY for over 30 years. Please Call 1-800-2520561.

DONATE A CAR To Help Children and Their Families Suffering From Cancer. Free Towing. Tax Deductible. Children’s Cancer Fund Of America, Inc. www.ccfoa.org 1-800469-8593

FOR SALE-2007 Four Winds 33’ Camper. Heat/AC, fully equipped large slide and awning. Sleeps 10, four rooms.

Excellent Condition. $17500.00 OBO. Call 518-578-6373

2002 CHEVY Malibu, good condition, snow tires $2,900 OBO, 518-420-2206.

SAILFISH SAILBOAT -- HULL ONLY! (wooden). No sails, boom, or mast included. In decent condition. $90. Call 518-942-5933.

1995 COLEMAN Pop-up Camper with attached screen house. Sleeps 8. Stove and heater work great. $1500 OBO 518-4922383.

AUTO DONATIONS 1994 PROWLER tag along camper.

Like new. Everything works like new and no leaks. Call 518-894-3968. Book value almost $5,000 asking $4600. MUST SEE

CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! Top $$$$$ PAID! Running or Not, All Years, Makes, Models.

Free Towing! We’re Local! 7 Days/Week. Call Toll Free: 1-888-416-2330

1998 LAYTON 27’ 5th wheel, bunks, sleeps 8, xlnt condition. $6800 OBO. 518-534-1278.

DONATE YOUR CAR. FREE TOWING. “Cars for Kids”. Any condition. Tax deductible outreachcenter.com, 1-800-597-9411

DONATE VEHICLE: RECEIVE $1000 GROCERY COUPONS. NATIONAL ANIMAL WELFARE FOUNDATION SUPPORT NO KILL SHELTERS HELP HOMELESS PETS FREE TOWING, TAX DEDUCTIBLE, NONRUNNERS ACCEPTED 1-866-912-GIVE DONATE YOUR VEHICLE UNITED BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION. Free Mammogram www.ubcf.info RECEIVE $1000 GROCERY COUPON 1-888-4685964

TRUCK OR VAN FOR SALE 2000 FORD Truck 4WD Ranger V6, Standard Transmission, Supercab 4D, 171,306 mileage. $3,000 OBO. 518-5947206. Located at 5687 Military Turnpike.

2000 FREIGHTLINER FLD120. Rebuilt radiator to rear. 2,500 watt inverter and refrigerator. Asking $10,000 or best offer. Call (518) 546-7120.

2007 PONTIAC G6 SPORT 4 Dr., Auto, Air, P/sunroof, Fully Equipped, 58,448 mi.

2007 MAZDA 3I TOURING 4 Dr., 4 Cyl., Auto, Air, Fully Equipped, 62,994 mi.

2007 PONTIAC G5 2 DR. COUPE 4 Cyl., 5 Spd., Air, Fully Equipped, 58,714 mi.

2007 NISSAN XTERRA S 4X4 V6, Auto, Air, Fully Equipped, 47,007 mi.

2007 TOYOTA RAV4 AWD, 4 Dr., Auto, Air, Fully Equipped, 50,754mi.

2007 NISSAN FRONTIER KING CAB SE 4X4 V6, Auto, Air, Fully Equipped, 57,834 mi.

2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER TOURING 4 Dr., 4 Cyl., Auto, Air, Fully Equipped, 66,647 mi.

2006 FORD FOCUS ZX4 SES 4 Dr., Auto, Air, P/sunroof, Fully Equipped, 63,066 mi.

2006 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS 4 Dr.,V6, Auto, Air, P/sunroof, Fully Equipped, 44,556 mi.

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