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By Keith Lobdell keith@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — In the wake of the resignation of Elizabethtown councilman Ken Fenimore, there will be a local election Nov. 6.

Two candidates, Elizabethtown planning board member Evelyn Hatch and former councilman Michael McGinn, have filed petitions with the Essex County Board of Elections to fill the remainder of Fenimore’s term, which ends Dec. 31, 2013.

“Whoever wins the election will have to run again next year since the term is expiring,” Supervisor Margaret Bartley said. “This election will fill the position for the remainder of the current term.”

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Josie Hough, 13, from Keene just returned from competing in the American Eventing Championships in Georgia. She competes with the Willow Hill Farm Eventing Team from Keeseville. Eventing is a three-discipline horseback riding competition including dressage, stadium jumping and cross country. Her horse is named WHF Thessaly, owned by Julie Edwards of Willow Hill and is a homebred Thoroughbred/Trakehner cross, trained

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ELIZABETHTOWN — The Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School Board of Education has narrowed its search for a new superintendent/principal to three candidates.

Interim Superintendent A. Paul Scott said the board picked the three during its Sept. 19 meeting.

“Roughly 20 individuals had expressed interest in

the position,” Scott said.

“At the Sept. 19 meeting, the board selected three individuals from the candidate pool to be invited for a preliminary first round of interviews.”

The school board is not releasing the names of the three candidates, but Scott said they will announce those at a later date.

“We will have more information on the specific candidates during the additional rounds of inter-

views,” he said.

Board president Brett Sicola said that all three candidates chosen by the board came with the qualifications, background and experiences they were seeking for the position.

“They all came highly recommended and we feel that each is a potentially great fit for our district and community,” Sicola said.

The three candidates will meet with the school board Sept. 26 for their first set of

interviews.

Scott laid out the timetable for the rest of the interview process, including a set of early October second round interviews, which will include a committee of stakeholders representing various cross-sections of the school community, such as teachers and students. There will also be a third set of interviews during mid-October.

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By Keith Lobdell keith@denpubs.com WILLSBORO — Town Supervisor Ed Hatch said that the residents of Willsboro will decide how the next Department of Public Works Superintendent is hired.

The town will poll residents on the matter during the General Election Nov. 6, asking them if they would like to keep the DPW administrator position as an CONTINUED ON PAGE 13

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County to contract through Syracuse University for tele-psychiatry

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — The Essex County Department of Mental Health will be using modern technology to help those in need with psychiatric services.

The County Board of Supervisors passed a pair of resolutions on to the full board during its Sept. 24

meeting, the first authorizing two budget amendments in the department (to transfer $14,000 from part-time wages into consulting fees for tele-psychiatry consultations; and to transfer $1,200 from part-time wages into miscellaneous fees for telepsychiatry consultations) and the second allowing the chairman and/or the county manager to execute a con-

tract with Syracuse University for tele-psychiatry services and with Fore-Front Tele-care for the equipment to link up the tele-psychiatrist.

During the Sept. 10 Human Services committee meeting, Department Director Steve Valley said that the idea for tele-psychiatry services was discussed after not being able to find a replace-

ment for Dr. Hinsman.

“He was our part-time psychiatrist one day a week and he left our employment,” Valley said. “We have had the position posted since then without any kind of response whatsoever. We have advertised the position. I have done a lot of outreach to local providers and resources without getting any kind of a response, so these

budget changes will take unused salary that were designated for the position which will allow us to have contracts for tele-psychiatry.”

Valley said that the process for pyschiatrist visits through the department would be similar to what Elizabethtown Community Hospital currently does with telemedicine.

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a psychiatrist from Syracuse University who will be seeing people via the television screen at our offices,” he said. “The $14,000 will be for the contract with the psychiatrist and then the $1,200 would go to Fore-Front TeleCare, which is the company that will provide the equipment and set the link up between up and the psychiatrist.”

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United Way kicks off campaign

September 29, 2012

Essex County 21st in health study

PLATTSBURGH — The United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. held its kick off breakfast this morning at the American Legion Post #20 in Plattsburgh. A near record crowd attended with supporters and partners being represented from throughout the three county region.

United Way Executive Director John Bernardi, 2013 campaign chair Gayle “This crowd is repAlexander and United Way Board President Kirk Stahlsmith. resentative of the incredible generosity and caring nature of our ple this year who are committed to the sucnorth country community,” Executive Direc- cess of the campaign and to the well being of our friends and neighbors,” Alexander tor John Bernardi said.

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Kathy Snow, Director of Development ant drew applause from the 164 attendees who represented supporters, pacesetters, com- Marion Daniels, Director of Finance then anmunity partners, board members and volun- nounced the pacesetter results. Pacesetters teers. Gayle Alexander, Denton Publication are businesses and organizations that comand this year ’s campaign chair, introduced plete their campaign before the kick off. the volunteer campaign team and the goal of They concluded with an announcement that with all of the pacesetter results in, the cam$775,000.

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keith@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — Essex County is in the top third of healthiest counties in the state of New York.

Public Health Director Linda Beers presented the findings of the most recent County Health Rankings and Roadmaps study, a national organization that specializes in the matter, which ranked Essex County as the 21st healthiest county in New York.

Beers said that most of the work done to compile the data for the survey was handled

by Jessica Darney Buehler.

“Jessica Darney-Buehler was completely responsible for creating that report that you got and she did a fantastic job, so I would like to acknowledge her,” Beers said. “She is just terrific at her job and we are so grateful to have her.”

“The county health rankings is something that is done all across the U.S., it was started in 2010 to let the nation see how your county would rank against other counties across the nation,” Buehler said.

The study took into consideration health outcomes, including mortality and morbidity; along with health factors that included behaviors, clinical care, social and economic factors along with physical environment.

The county rated 21st in outcomes and 24 in factors.

The county was ranked second in physical environment (factors include air pollution markers, access to recreational facilities; access to healthy foods and access to fast food markets), while ranking 12th in morbidity (poor or fair health; poor physical health days; poor mental health days and low birthweight). The worst ranking came in clinical care, where the county was marked as 50th (factors include ratios based on uninsured residents, primary care physicians, preventable hospital stays, diabetic and mammography screenings).

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Elizabethtown-Lewis bullying prevention program part of new year

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katherine@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — Faculty members at the Elizabethtown-Lewis school started the school year off with bullying awareness during the first week of school.

The school, which follows the OLWEUS Bullying prevention program, is bringing positive character enforcement to the front of student’s minds to begin the school year on a good vibe.

The school held two assemblies for the different age

groups on Sept. 6, a meeting for the staff and administration on Sept. 4 and an evening for parents to come and enjoy a BBQ and talk to the educators on Sept. 7 “For the high school students, the assembly was more serious and showed consequences for bullying from both the victims standpoint, the bully and those around the two and how they reacted,” Keith Baugh, Speech therapist at Elizabethtown-Lewis central school, said. “For the elementary students it was more about positive reinforcement,

making friends and being nice to each other, starting the school year off right.”

Baugh said the family event on Sept. 7 was to bring the family and community into the mission of eliminating bullying in school and encourage positive reinforcement.

“There’s a trail and trackable method to giving kids the skills they need to stand up to bullys and the idea is to switch everyone to work together,” Baugh said.

Over the upcoming school year, Baugh said the students, parents, school administrators

Vaccination rules set to change ELIZABETHTOWN — A change will soon take place in the availability of vaccine from the Vaccine for Children (VFC) Program. The VFC program, a federal program that went into effect in 1994, allows providers such as public health, family doctors and health centers, to offer vaccine to children at no cost. As of Oct. 1, children covered through private health insurance plans are not eligible to receive vaccinations through the VFC program if their plans cover immunizations. Families with private insurance plans should contact their health care providers (pediatricians or family doctors) to schedule necessary vaccinations.

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Currently, Scott is serving as the interim superintendent with long-time ELCS teacher Cheryl Hutchins serving as interim principal.

The school received the permission from the New York State Education Department to combine the two positions upon the hiring of the new administrator.

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Until the election, Bartley said that the seat held by Fenimore, who resigned in protest over how he felt Bartley was conducting town business, would remain vacant until after the election.

“At the Sept. 18 meeting, the board chose not to appoint anyone else because the timing is so close to the election,” Bartley said.

Bartley said that until then, the board will conduct business with herself and three councilmen.

“We are just going to move forward,” she said. “We have a lot on our plate.”

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Sicola said that the board will stick to their three interviews even though the field has been narrowed to three candidates.

“We are going to do all three sets of interviews and stick to the timetable,” Sicola said.

He added that the board is looking forward to the interaction between the three candidates and the community interview participants.

“This is going to be a collaborative effort between the board and the community stakeholders,” Sicola

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The eligibility criteria were established under Federal guidelines. If a child’s insurance plan does not cover vaccinations, parents can provide documentation to allow their child to receive the appropriate immunizations.

Essex County Public Health is reminding parents to ensure their children receive all necessary vaccinations and to be aware of the eligibility requirements for children to obtain immunizations from a clinic under the Vaccine for Children (VFC) program.

For information about medical providers, insurance resources or to learn more about immunizations and the VFC program, call Essex County Public Health at 873-3500 or visit our website at co.essex.ny.us/PublicHealth.

said. “We are looking forward to their perspective and input.”

The appointment of a finalist candidate and establishment of an employment contract between the board and the finalist candidate is expected to take place the last week of October 2012.

It’s expected the new superintendent/principal would

and community will be the deciding factor to setting the tone on bullying and positive reinforcement for the students.

Baugh said later in the year, the students will work on projects to send messages to the community about being a good citizen, classmate and friend through community art projects.

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Don’t miss Museum Day opportunity “We don’t have the money” is one of the biggest reasons we hear from people who don’t visit museums. And with the price of gas and some admission fees, we can understand. But this weekend, you can’t use that excuse.

More than 1,400 museums throughout the U.S. are taking part in the Smithsonian magazine’s Museum Day Live! event on Saturday, Sept. 29, and there is a participating museum located within a two-hour drive for most of our readers. The admission is free.

There is one hitch; you have to present an online ticket at the museum. Tickets can be obtained from filling out a request on the magazine’s website, www.smithsonianmag.com. You will then be sent an electronic ticket for two (by email), which you have to print. Only one ticket per household and email address is permitted, and you have to specify which museum you will be visiting, as it will be printed on the ticket.

We are happy to report that the Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake and the Lake Placid Olympic Museum are participating in Museum Day Live!

Unfortunately, there are a number of great museums in the region that are not participating, and that concerns us.

By all accounts, Museum Day Live! is a successful program, according to Smithsonian officials, who say it encourages learning and the spread of knowledge nationwide. The event emulates the free-admission policy of all the Smithsonian Institution’s museums in Washington, D.C. and it fulfills Smithsonian Media’s mission to make cultural education accessible to everyone.

In 2011, more than 350,000 museum goers took advantage of this opportunity, and more than 400,000 people are expected to participate in 2012.

Those going to Blue Mountain Lake are in luck, as Museum Day Live! falls on the same day as the Adirondack Museum’s Fall Festival.

As museums continue to struggle financially, some facilities are faced with the possibility of closure, and that reality gets us thinking about the value of museums

and why it’s important to support them.

Officials at the North Creek Depot Museum, for example, say they could not stay open without the financial support of the town of Johnsburg. The town’s annual subsidy of the museum was recently questioned, and hearts sank among the museum’s managers when faced with the thought of a reduction or elimination of town taxpayer money for operations.

Why even have a museum? Although museums attract tourists and therefore help the local economy, that’s not really why they’re important.

Museums define us. They create a sense of place by interpreting our history. Furthermore, they tell us where we’ve come from and, because most things in life come in cycles, they tell us where we’re going.

Through artifacts, museums tell our story. That connection between the past and the present is educational, yes, but it’s also something we need as human beings.

We are social creatures, but we don’t sit around campfires any more handing down stories from generation to generation as our early ancestors did. For the most part, history is no longer communicated through the oral tradition; it is a function of society handled by museums.

For this reason, we’d like to see all museums in the Adirondack region sign up with the Smithsonian as a partner and offer free admission to their museums during the 2013 Museum Day Live!

Although museums will see their proceeds from admission fees fall on Saturday, one day couldn’t possibly hurt their bottom line. It may indeed help, as people spend more money in the gift shops and food counters.

And it’s a great promotional tool. As the Adirondack Museum and the Lake Placid Olympic Museum will undoubtedly find out this year, Museum Day Live! is a great opportunity to get some free publicity.

This editorial is the collaborative opinion of a board comprised of Thom Randall, Fred Herbst, Shaun Kittle, Keith Lobdell, Stephen Bartlett, Andy Flynn, Katherine Clark and John Gereau.

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few weeks ago I suggested readers continue to check out sites like Factcheck.org and OpenSecrets.org so they could balance out the facts from the over-exaggerated spin that all political candidates seem compelled to use. Several readers asked that I periodically use this column to check in on the presidential candidates and provide an update to see who is saying what and how accurate the claims being made are.

Prior to the upcoming October head-tohead debates, the candidates are crisscrossing the country providing their standard stump speeches. Here’s what Factcheck.org has to say about the two candidate’s stump spins: President Obama correctly states that manufacturing jobs have increased by more than half a million since hitting bottom, but he fails to mention that the number regained is less than half the total lost since he took office. The president claims that “renewable” energy production has doubled on his watch, which isn’t true (only wind and solar have doubled). He also claims he’d increase the tax rate on high-income earners to no more than they paid under Bill Clinton, when the truth is they’d pay more because of new taxes imposed to pay for the Affordable Health Care Act. He says “independent analysis” validates that his plan would cut $4 trillion from the deficit. But that total is inflated by $1 trillion in “savings” from winding down wars that he has promised to end anyway. He accuses Romney of proposing to raise taxes by $2,000 on middle-income taxpayers, when Romney has clearly stated that he wouldn’t do any such thing. He attacks Romney’s plan for Medicare as a “voucher” system that would leave seniors “at the mercy of insurance companies,” when the fact is, it’s structured the same as the system Obama’s health care law sets up for subsidizing private insurance for persons under age 65.

In turn Governor Romney says the president “said by now (unemployment) would be down to 5.4 percent.” But Romney is referring to a speculative report issued at the beginning of Obama’s presidency containing projections — not promises. Those projections relied on prevailing economic models that quickly proved to have underestimated the depths of the recession at that time. Romney says median family income dropped $5,000 under Obama. That’s an exaggeration. The true loss of inflationadjusted, median family income was $3,290

during Obama’s first three years.

Romney’s figure is based on a report that covers a period that inDan Alexander cludes 13 months Thoughts from before Obama Behind the Pressline took office. Romney says health insurance premiums have gone up $2,500 under Obama. The actual increase has been $1,700, most of which was absorbed by employers and only a small part of which is attributable to the health care law. Romney blames Obama for the cost of gasoline doubling, but that’s misleading. Gasoline prices happened to be unusually low when Obama took office due to the recession and financial crisis. Romney said Obama “cut Medicare by $716 billion to pay for Obamacare,” but these cuts in the future growth of spending prolong the life of the Medicare trust fund, stretching the program’s finances out longer than they would last otherwise.

As the campaigns continue to churn I wonder if, as a nation, we don’t need to rethink a two-term presidency and instead opt for a single six-year term. This president, who is at his best when campaigning, appears to have abandoned his full-time job as president, instead favoring fund raising events and campaign speeches. In my lifetime I’ve not seen any successful second terms. The president has an important job to do and growing our economy, controlling spending and the situation in the Middle East demand far more attention than he is giving them. The assassination of our ambassador and three other Americans, and the failure to quickly recognize and respond to the terrorist attack on our embassy clearly shows where his priorities lie.

Instead of defending the Constitution and this country, as he is sworn to do as president, I think his actions are sending the wrong message to radicals who wish serious harm to our nation. He has far harsher words for his opponent than for those burning our flag. We expect our president to be focused on governing, not campaigning. I think the country would be far better off if our president spent more time worrying about the nation’s business and less time about their legacy, which seems to dominate their second terms.

Dan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton Publications. He may be reached at dan@denpubs.com.

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Response to writings To the Valley News: It is my intention here to address Elizabethtown Supervisor Bartley’s comments in her Sept. newsletter and the Valley News article of Sept. 8.

Supervisor Bartley announces in her newsletter that the sewer project is on hold.

The important question would be why?

There has been no Town Board action regarding this; no discussion, no motions, no votes; not in any legal meetings and not even in the illegal meetings that occurred back in March.

She also states that the Environmental Facilities Corp. recommended the Town examine alternative plans. This is true, but the E.F.C. is only one of several state agencies involved and there has been no Town Board action regarding this. No discussions, no motions, no votes; not in legal meetings or the illegal ones.

In February the Supervisor announced the intention to complete the town sewer project and be “shovel ready.” This occurred at our regular monthly meeting and again at a special meeting in the school. Within 2 weeks it all changed, but it changed without Town Board discussion, votes, or resolutions.

Suddenly alternative plans were the mantra and a series of illegal meetings occurred thru March, which resulted in $34,000 of invoices from the engineers. The Board never discussed, voted, or approved by resolution these expenses or alternative plans.

The Board was not aware until April that there might be expenses, but by then it had already happened. By May and June the

D.E.C. notified the Supervisor that these expenses “ were not expenses included under the existing contract,” and were “ suspending further reimbursements.” On June 12 the Supervisor told the engineers to stop work on the existing sewer project, but again, with no Board discussion or involvement. By Sept. letters from the engineering group’s lawyer ’s started to appear and the Board went into private executive session to discuss pending litigation.

The water meter project evolved in a similar manner. The Board never discussed or voted going out to bid for engineers and, to my knowledge, was it never advertised. Regardless of this two bids were received, but only one bid was presented to the Board at the August meeting. Some Board members were not aware of the second bid. The presented bid was accepted, but included $11,128 of “estimated” costs; not a fixed bid.

This is not the way elected officials are supposed to be dealing with taxpayers money, nor is it the way to function as a Board.

Bartley stated that we’re in a “ war of words “, but I prefer to think it’s a debate of law and the proper legal methods of elected officials.

Ken Fenimore, Elizabethtown

Questions column To the Valley News: Dear Mr. Hammonds, Your article entitled "Concern over invasive species: Fact or Fiction?" in the Sept. 15 Valley News was blatantly irresponsible and will erase years of education about invasives. You should publish a retraction.

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tally clogs water less than 25 feet deep.

While it may improve the fishing in a large and deep lake like Lake Champlain, provided the dock you launch from isn't totally clogged with milfoil, it will totally clog Adirondack waterways of less than 25 feet.

This will make small lakes and waterways unusable for boating, fishing, swimming, and enjoyment, and will certainly have a negative effect on the economy. Even in deep lakes, docks on the shores can become unusable when totally clogged with the milfoil. I know because I have fished in lakes overtaken by these plants. You should check the facts before you publish.

Terry Silvester Tupper Lake

Audit the reserve To the Valley News: So mortgage defaults are on the rise. The Federal Reserve is going to purchase $40 billion in mortgage dept. per month, $480 billion per year from the big banks. They will be printing new money to pay for this (out of thin air!). Sounds like a yet another (stealth) bank bail out to me. Snookered again!

Tell your Senators you support a full audit of the Federal Reserve.

Tim Sherman, Westport

GUESTVIEWPOINT Town will be there To the Valley News: At the first Dissolution Study Committee Meeting, I clearly stated that I am not for or against the dissolution of the village of Keeseville, but I do want the people to know the correct facts, so this is in response to the mayor's letters.

At this time I will provide to you my governmental expertise and experience.

I did serve as a trustee on the village of Keeseville board from 1973 to 1976, so I do know firsthand what services the village should provide to their residents. From 1986 through 1993, I served as town councilman and deputy supervisor and since 1994, I have been supervisor for the town of Chesterfield and also a member of the Essex County Board of Supervisors.

In the Keeseville Newsletter sent with the Village Water Bills, the following statement was made: “There is no guarantee that any Village Resident will receive any services at all.” Reality check, the village of Keeseville over the past 23 years has given up services such as: •the village no longer has an Assessing Unit; that is why when changes are made to properties located in the village that residents don't notice the changes for one year,

because the village cannot use the town's current assessment roll, they are always a year behind.

•The village has no Dog Control Officer .

Both towns maintain dog control in their respective towns (which includes inside the village limits) and are able to call upon each other if needed.

•Twice the village of Keeseville has done away with their court system and twice the towns have taken it over •The Code Enforcement Officers position was removed from the village budget.

Yes, whatever services the village eliminates from their residents the towns are mandated to take them over. This is done without any increase in taxes, because the departments and officials combined the responsibilities with their current positions in turn this was accomplished at “no extra cost.”

At one of the Dissolution Study Committee meetings, a statement was made asking how the towns plan on handling over 800 new people. The fact is that these residents have always been here. It’s not like they will be moving here. Should the dissolution occur the services that are provided now will be provided then with the exception of

garbage pick-up, but if you look at it the village residents are paying for that service because they buy stickers for their bags and what expenses that aren't covered by the revenues from the stickers are included in the budget that all village taxpayers pay even if you don't use this service. The towns do provide transfer stations for trash and recyclables, there is no curb side pickup, but there are several haulers in the area that do pick up trash.

I can assure the residents of the village of Keeseville, just as I have with the residents of the town of Chesterfield that as the supervisor of the town of Chesterfield I am available as I always have been 24-7. If the village of Keeseville does dissolve, the town of Chesterfield will keep the same "Open Door Policy" it has always had. We are here to help the residents of our community with any concerns or issues they may have.

In closing, it is my opinion that the village residents should have the true facts and figures and like any democracy they should have a voice in choosing their government by their vote.

Gerald Morrow Supervisor Chesterfield

Essex/Franklin Counties is a communitybased, charitable organization that provides student-centered instruction for adult learners. Whether a student’s goal is it read to his or her children, obtain their high school equivalence degree, become a citizen of the United States, or gain employment, we support each learner by enabling him or her to achieve personal goals through literacy.

Approximately 4,000 people in Essex County and 5,000 in Franklin County lack the basic literacy skills to function in today’s society. The correlation between poverty, education and employment has been documented and proven in multiple studies. “A person’s level of education is a predictor of earnings - in general, the more education, the larger the earning potential (U.S. Census Bureau)”. According to the Summary of Health and Human Service Needs in Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties (2010), the poverty level for Essex County was 13 and 16 percent for Franklin County (2.5 percent above the state average) in 2008.

Literacy Volunteers of Essex/Franklin Counties is addressing this problem locally with individualized reading instruction for over 150 students, including neighbors in your community, inmates at local prisons, and foreign-born workers in local businesses. A majority of these students have shown academic gains and higher reading levels during the past year. Four students received

their citizenship and many others improved their reading, writing, and speaking skills.

Others graduated from English-as-a-secondlanguage (ESL) classes and moved on to the Basic Literacy Program to further improve their reading and writing skills.

Literacy Volunteers of Essex/Franklin Counties welcomes your assistance in providing these critical services. Along with badly needed financial support, we welcome your volunteer participation as tutors, public advocates, recruiters of eligible students, test administrators, and board members.

The organization sponsors fundraising events in various locations throughout the year, includingLiteracy Volunteers of Clinton County and a dinner and silent auction in Malone on Sept. 28.

We greatly appreciate your support of this crucial community service. To obtain additional information, to make a donation, contribute as a volunteer, or receive our newsletters, you can contact our central office in Port Henry at 546-3008, our Malone office at 483-9366, or our Tri-Lakes office at 891-5567. (Donations can be forwarded to Literacy Volunteers at 3265 Broad Street, Port Henry, New York 12974 or on-line at www.LVEFC.com.).

Maria Burke, Director, Literacy Volunteers

GUESTVIEWPOINT Support literacy To the Valley News: In the blink of an eye, the summer has passed and it is, again, back-to-school season. During this time of the year, many families focus on their children’s education, but not much thought is given to adult education and how it impacts our individual homes or our communities. Believe it or not, there are approximately 30 million adults in the United States who function at or below basic literacy level (U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2003 National Assessment of Adult Literacy).

These individuals can perform only the simplest tasks such as signing a form. In New York State, one out of five adults falls in this category.

Many low-literacy learners find ways to hide their reading challenges from their coworkers and friends, even their own families.Common avoidance techniques include finding an excuse to steer clear of reading aloud, hiding their writing from others, not completing forms in the presence of others, or committing everything to memory to avoid jotting things down.

Yet there is hope for these individuals. A classroom may not have been the best educational environment, but there are literacy organizations throughout New York State that provide one-on-one assistance for these low-literacy learners. Literacy Volunteers of

Valley News - 7 have reached a conclusion in the race for the White House. I'm done with all of it.

In 2008, it was getting bad as then senators John McCain and Barack Obama exchanged barbs and banter over age and being a secret Muslim. This time around, it is just too much, and I am tapping out.

Tapping out is what a MMA fighter does when they are put into

by Keith Lobdell a submission hold.

They either have to tap out or face serious injury (broken bones, passing out from a choke, etc.).

Well that’s what I am doing, tapping out of the presidential campaigns before I face serious mental injury.

The first sign that I knew that there was going to be trouble was with all of the mudslinging Super PACs that now dominate the airwaves. My favorite is from Priorities USA, where a husband blames Mitt Romney and Bain Capital for his wife dying of cancer six months after he lost his job and healthcare.

What it leaves out is the fact that the wife had her own insurance and died five years after he lost his job, not six months.

Trust me, there are ones from all of the Super PACs, that one is just the most memorable.

The next is all of the name calling that has been going on, even within the pages of our own newspapers. Fox News takes every chance they can to demean the president. Jon Stewart takes every chance he can to demean Romney. Over the past two weeks, I have seen and heard people and groups called names that personally make me sick.

Seriously, why do we have to resort to name-calling when we don't agree with others? Guess what, I don’t agree with a lot of the stances my co-workers, friends or even family members have. That's not going to lead me to call them names or say that they are from, putting it delicately, a mountain made of male bovine manure.

If we are going to have a discussion about the differences that are part of the campaign, please, God (I mean that literally, as a prayer), can we do that, just that, and not let the conversation devolve into a middle school playground “Yo mamma” battle? We should all be able to discuss the issues like the 18-and-over people all registered voters are.

While I think Stewart is part of the problem, his “The Daily Show” also shows the problem well. On a show last week, they had interviews with people from both national conventions, Republican and Democrat. People from both sides of the aisle said that this year is too negative, but then followed that up by viciously blaming and attacking the other side. It was driven home by a Democrat yelling at the Republicans to stop the finger pointing who the whole time was pointing his finger at the camera in a nasty manner.

Another thing that has me so disenfranchised by the whole process is the fact that my presidential vote really does not count.

“But every vote counts!” In a local election, like the one that is now taking place in Elizabethtown, absolutely every vote does count, and I think anything less than 100 percent voter turnout for a local election is shameful. In a presidential election, though, it really doesn’t. If I were to vote for Mitt Romney, my vote would be voided by the Electoral College because we all know that New York will go to the president. If I were to vote for Obama, it’s just one more added to a sure thing that is decided in New York City, not in Westport.

The two candidates and their supporters have slung almost all of the mud they have at each other, all used as distractions from the real issues that matter. Honestly, it’s probably only a matter of time until the religion aspect gets thrown into the mix. I hope that I am wrong because, to be honest, it gets really tiring. It got tired when it happened to Obama in 2008, it started to get tiring when it happened to Romney during the GOP primaries, and it will be tiring if it happens over the next six weeks.

And just like all of the other attacks that have happened through the campaign, it will be based in half-truths and misinformed sources. It will all be stuff that I have heard before, most of which I just laugh at. It’s another column for another day.

So enjoy the rest of the presidential political season, if you are so inclined. I'll see you when the polls close.

Reach the writer at keith@denpubs.com

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his week, the NCSPCA would like to remind you that you can find our adoptable dog-of-the-week at the Keene Valley Farmer's Market, every Sunday until Oct .14. You'll recognize him by his handsome "Adopt Me!" jacket. Why not plan to spend an hour or two exploring the delightful array of crafts, fresh-baked goods, and produce, and set aside a few minutes to spend getting to know our featured pup? Who knows, you may just meet your new best friend!

Our featured pet this week is Buddy, a stunning, grey tabby Domestic Shorthair mix who comes with a little more to love extra toes, to be precise! Buddy was abandoned in a crate placed in front of our dumpster and was confused, sick, and frightened. Our shelter staff have gently nursed her back to health and she is now hoping to find her forever home. This sweet girl has paws as large as her huge heart. Folklore has it that cats with extra toes are good luck... certainly Buddy had a stroke of luck when she came to us! We

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don't know if she will help you win fortune or fame, but you can be sure adding this sweet lady to your household will be a rewarding experience. Why not stop by our shelter at 23 Lakeshore Road and meet her today?

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all has really set in and the weather reflects the change, also we are beginning to miss some of our seasonal friends as this impacts many of the local events. A reminder that the Willsboro United Methodist church will be holding their monthly public supper on Wednesday, Oct. 3 serving Roast Pork starting at 4:30 p.m.

Fall is also the signal for much of the school activities to start up. like the sports programs, the next Drama Department's production, the start of the Mentoring program for the Juniors and Seniors, along with several classroom special projects.

Thinking about schools reminds me to take a look of the progress on the old school building. I took a ride along the front and back sections of the building and there are many signs of progress, it gets more exciting as they move along. It is wonderful when people can have the vision of con-

verting an older building into some new kind of project.

Reminder that there will be a secure drop off sight to bring any old or unwanted prescription drugs for disposal, there will be persons at the Willsboro Visitors Center on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

It was reported that the CATS program made good progress on the new nature trail down off the Essex Road area, they still have some more work to bring it to competition so keep watch of how you can help. Also learned that the Champlain Valley Film Society is still drawing good size crowds for their bi-monthly film showings.

Happy Birthday to:Alyson Arnold Oct. 1, Joan Strong Oct. 3, Jack Hams Oct. 3, June Lincoln Oct. 4,Willian Feeley Oct. 3, MacKenzie Cain Oct. 4, June Lincoln Oct. 4. Happy Anniversary to Bill & Kenda James Oct. 1.

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all is here and with it the beautiful colors of our area. Make sure to check out the areas around AuSable Chasm and Lake Champlain as many, many birds are flocking together to prepare for their southern migration. I have seen ducks and herons in the AuSable right downtown in Keeseville, and large flocks of ducks and Canadian Geese at the swampy edge of Lake Champlain on Route nine.

Speaking of the Chasm, don’t forget the wonderful tours of both the Chasm and the Underground Railroad Museum going on throughout October.

I see from the Village bulletin that Steve Fuller, John Casey, Jim Spear, Tonia and Mike Finnegan and the Moriah Shock Group were all instrumental and to be thanked for the great work at JC Park.

Also from the bulletin is a notice that leaf and brush pick up in the Village of Keeseville will take place from Oct. 15 through Oct. 26 for all leaves and branches (no larger than four inches in diameter) left curbside. My thanks to all those that make this service available to your community. Make sure to make use of this service rather than to burn as that can have very unfortunate consequences.

Next week I’ll put more information in concerning the mid-October children’s story time at the library. I also need to look into how for two Fridays in a row I’ve seen the Bakeshop over the Christian fellowship next to Keeseville Pharmacy has been reopening down town. Great to have the skinny baker back!

Enjoy your week and stay safe. Enjoy the most colorful time of the year up here in the North Country.

Frisbee tournament held

(Zacceus Noka-Bailey, Cortland White, Jasmin Barnes, Emily Morris, Justin Wilson.)

And team MCW gave a sporting good effort and were runners up for the Spirit of the Game Award (Mikey Dedam, Wesley Whalen, Dominic DeMuro, Faith Bona, Joel Morris.)

ELIZABETHTOWN — The winner of the third Annual Elizabethtown Social Center Ultimate Frisbee Tourney was team Domination (Greg Dedam, Nate Bessette, Justin LaPier, Hugh Harwood, Jack Newberry, Angel Barnes, Savannah Graves) with a record of 3-0 in a round robin tournament.

The second place team and winners of the Spirit of the Game Award were the Weekend Warriors with a 2-1 record (Matt Bosley, Sarah Bosley, James Bosley, Brandon Bennett, Steve Burdo.) Team Don't Feed That Dog! took third place with a record of 1-2

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

Family group resumes meetings WESTPORT — The Al-Anon family group has resumed its regular meeting schedule of Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. Meetings are held at the Father McCarthy Hall, Eagle St. For more information call 873-9536.

o you have an interest in knitting, spinning, weaving or want to learn more? The Elizabethtown Social Center is starting a group beginning today, Thursday, Sept. 20. Lynne Macco will lead the group the third Thursday of every month at 10 am., to share ideas and provide support.

It is necessary to bring your own equipment.

For more information call 873-6408.

It's that time of year again. Saturday, Sept.

29, is Take Back Day. Clean out your medicine cabinets, do not flush your old or expired medications/drugs, instead drop them off at Kinney Drugs between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. This is the safest, most environmentally friendly way to dispose of these medications, rather then have them unusable around your home.

If you're interested in a bit of history of the area, then you might want to tour the Underground Railroad Sites in Keeseville and Peru.

Learn about the Champlain Line of the Underground Railroad, on Saturday Sept. 29, and Saturday, Oct. 6, a mini-bus will leave from the North Star Underground Railroad Museum at 9:30 a.m. Reservations are required $10 for adults $5 for children under 12. Call 834-5180 for more information.

There will be a simple supper, free of

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he Belden Noble library switches to winter hours on Oct 1. It will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. on Mondays, noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. The library is closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays.

The documentary film “Gasland” will be shown at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 30 at the Whallonsburg Grange. The film explores the effects of natural gas drilling and hydrofracking on the environment, and will be followed by a question and answer session with professor Gary Henry from Clinton Community College. This award-winning movie is sponsored by the Adirondack Council and the League of Women Voters, and admission is free.

On Tuesday evening, Oct. 2, Steven Englehart of Adirondack Architectural Heritage will give a talk on “green” buildings. His thesis is that existing buildings may be the greenest ones. It starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Whallonsburg Grange as part of their Lyceum series.

Looking ahead, over the Columbus Day weekend, a number of artists’ studios and oth-

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er art venues hereabouts will be open to the public. This is the second year for this popular tour. More information and a map can be had at boquetstudiotour.com.

We’re starting to see some fall color, and a bright but overcast day lets trees really glow.

This effect is likely due to the absence of shadows that would occur on sunny days, allowing interior leaves to come into their own.

One of my favorite leaf peeping places is the stretch of the Northway between exits 32 and 33. There are lots of wet areas through there loaded with swamp maples that soon will be firing up intense but short-lived reds and oranges.

With the onset of cooler weather, I found myself looking for a warm jacket the other morning. A bulky object in the pocket turned out to be a pair of kitchen scissors that were missing over the summer. The last time I’d worn the jacket, I was cutting twine to mark garden rows on a chilly day in early May. I never bothered to empty my pockets, so the scissors stayed hidden.

WESTPORT Colin Wells • WestportNYNews@gmail.com

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veryone’s invited to come and enjoy cider and donuts at the Westport Heritage House Ambassador Recognition this Sunday, Sept. 30, at 2 p.m.

This cozy get-together is a way of saying “Thank You” to the forty-four volunteer ambassadors from the community who staffed the Heritage House Visitor ’s Center this summer, where they welcomed over 325 visitors to Westport.

These volunteers are your friends, family, neighbors, and loved ones. Now you can come and give them a little recognition, while enjoying the chance to hear some stories about their adventures during the summer season. The ambassadors had a brief training session at the beginning of the season and then volunteered for twohour shifts during the center ’s open hours throughout the summer.

They helped with directions. They shared some of our colorful local history.

They offered suggestions—where to get a meal or a cold drink, where to find ice cream, where to rent a boat, where to go hiking. Most of all, they presented a warm and helpful presence for anyone new to

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charge, for people who would like some pleasant company and shared conversation.

The Westport Federated church is hosting an agape supper on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 4 to 6 p.m.

Pianist, Charles Fisk will be playing at the Keene Valley Congregational Church, 791 NYS Route 73 Saturday evening, Sept. 29, at 8 p.m.

Now that the Thrift Shop had their September collection, take time to see all the new fall clothes in stock, back to school kids clothing and the new Christmas room. Remember they are open on Saturdays again from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care are looking for volunteers for Essex County.

They will be organizing training classes throughout October, offering flexible hours, many opportunities from companionship to patients, singing, event organizing, and help with caregivers. Contact Cynthia Fairbanks at 942-6513, if you would enjoy being involved.

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Coming up on Columbus Day weekend is the second annual Adirondack Coast and Boquet Valley Studio Tour, when art lovers will have a chance to visit numerous artist’s studios in Westport, Essex, and neighboring communities. Highlights include Ted Cornell’s Crooked Brook Art Farm in Wadhams, where there’s always something interesting going on, and the studios of painter Kevin Raines and potter Meredith Johnston, also in Wadhams.

Maps of the tour can be found in Ernie’s Market, Everybody’s Market, the Heritage House, the Westport Library Association, and the Wadhams Free Library. Hopefully I’ll have more on this event in the next column. Meantime, check out the tour web site at www.boquetstudiotour.com. You can find links to the artists’ pages there, and also read about last year ’s tour, which was a big hit.

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Six named for Westport CS ‘Wall’ Benefit golf tournament set for Oct. 8

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keith@denpubs.com WESTPORT — Six members of the Westport Central School community will be the inaugural members of the district’s Wall of Distinction.

The six: former teacher and coach Ed Card; graduate, district employee and current school board president Alice LaRock; former teacher and coach Tom Beauvais; neurosurgeon and alum Dr. Lara Davis; athlete and current basketball coach Julie Moore; and athlete and current Schuylerville Central School Superintendent Ryan Sherman, will be honored at the first Induction Dinner Saturday, Oct. 6, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Westport Hotel and Tavern.

“We stuck with a range of having inductees from different decades,” Dr. John Gallagher, current superintendent and member of the Wall of Distinction Committee, said. “We had a list of people who the board had previously been approached about honoring along with names that were submitted by the community and names that were brought up by the committee.”

The Wall of Distinction at the school was created to recognize and honor those individuals who have been involved at Westport Central School as an employee or student that has excelled both as a student/teacher or after graduation.

The committee included Gallagher, school athletic director Brad Rascoe, educator Fred Kapper, board members Sue Russell and Swayne Stevens, retired educators Scott Gibbs and Daniel McCormick, along with Don LaRock and Jim Forcier.

“In August we came together and looked at all of the nominees, picking these six,” Gallagher said. “There was unanimous consent and then we got to work contacting each of them.”

Gallagher said that the committee has been in contact with all of the inductees except one.

“We have been trying to get a hold of Dr. Davis,” he said. “She works in Boston and we have tried calling the numbers that we have and contacting her parents. If we cannot get a hold of her for this year, we will honor her at our next dinner.”

Those honored will take the first places on the new Wall of Distinction, which will be located along the walls near the school’s gymnasium.

Reservations for the dinner are available for $25 per person and can be made by calling the district office at 962-8244 by Oct. 1.

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Along with the Wall of Distinction dinner, the committee will also be hosting a golf tournament at the Westport Country Club to support the committee and the costs associated with the Wall of Distinction.

The tournament will include two-person teams playing 18 holes, with an 11 a.m. shotgun start. Cost is $45 per player ($35 for students) and includes golf and cart. Checks and entry formers will be accepted through Oct. 1 by visiting the school’s website, westportcs.org, or calling the district office.

Operation Christmas event set WESTPORT — Operation Christmas Child will be holding a countdown/kick off event at the Westport Bible Church, 24 Youngs Road, on Sept. 29. The event will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Event goers will hear from guest speakers as they share about their experiences with providing Christmas gifts for children in need. For more information contact Rita Alford at 563-5799 or go to www.samaritanspurse.org.

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Local families and businesses raise funds for young cancer patient katherine@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — On a mild Labor Day morning, 5-year-old leukemia patient Matthew Wood of Plattsburgh courageously walked Main Street in Au Sable Forks wearing his Team Matthew orange tie-dyed T-shirt.

Four weeks prior to the walk, Wood was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Since his diagnosis, his life and his family’s life have changed dramatically.

His mother, Kasi Rockwell, said her son went from being an active young boy and playing with his sisters to losing energy quickly and being unable to play like he’s always done.

“Just the other day he had trouble getting the strength to walk a few steps, and it was unbelievable how he walked through the whole parade,” Wood’s aunt, Danyle Rockwell, said.

Kasi said the news of her son’s cancer was both shocking and devastating for their whole family.

“His sisters have been there 100 percent for him, going to doctors appointments and making things more comfortable for him,” Kasi said. “It’s just hard for everyone. This has completely shifted all of our lives.”

Kasi said she first noticed her son was sick when he started bruising in unusual places.

The bruises were not the normal little boy bruises she expected to see on her active child.

He was bruised in his arm pits and stomach and when the nose bleeds began, she knew something was wrong.

“We took him to the doctors, and that night we were bringing him to Burlington and he started treatment, having chemotherapy injected into his spine,” Kasi said.

Fundraising As his treatment had an aggressive beginning, so has the help from the community.

Danyle said she began planning fundraising efforts immediately.

Danyle is selling orange and white tie-dye T-shirts and orange wristbands, the color of leukemia support.

The Texas Roadhouse in Plattsburgh will also host a donation night for Matthew on Sept. 26. The restaurant will donate 10 percent of every food purchase to support Matthew’s recovery for diners who mention the charity between 4 and 8 p.m.

She has also arranged several upcoming fundraisers, including a single pitch softball tournament and bottle drive in Au Sable Forks on Sept. 29; a 9-pin “buy a strike” bowling tournament on Oct. 13 at the River-

side Bowling Alley in Au Sable Forks and a spaghetti dinner on Nov. 4 at the Keeseville VFW, 1390 Rt. 9.

Danyle said the support from the community has been overwhelming as she has received donations and sponsorship for events from many area businesses.

There will also be a tattoo benefit sponsored by Marked Man Tattoo in Schuyler Falls on Oct. 20.

“It’s a really different kind of fundraiser.

Some of our family members plan on getting a tattoo of the leukemia support ribbon,” Danyle said.

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It’s no secret that one of the three entities upstream from the town — a chicken farm, a restaurant and a chemical plant — might be responsible for the crisis.

To expedite restoring the town to good health, a team consisting of economists, scientists, historians, mathematicians and artists is cobbled together to search for answers.

This might sound like a science fiction movie in the making, but the scenario, at least the part about the townspeople getting sick, is based on an incident that occurred about five years ago.

That unfortunate incident was the focus of the Keystone Center’s Key Issues: Bringing Environmental Issues to the Classroom program, which brought teachers from throughout the U.S. and Canada, including three from the North Country, together in Keystone, Colo. for a week of learning about learning.

The teachers were sponsored by Georgia-Pacific, a company that has paid for approximately 140 teachers, six total from the North Country, to attend the program since 1996.

Attendees of the immersive five-day program didn’t spend their time sitting in lectures or buried in books, though. Instead, they became active participants in a role-playing scenario, which tasked them with determining the source of water pollution in the town.

“I had to play the role of a land developer, and look at things from an economic point of view, which is completely foreign to me,” said John Oliver, a science teacher at Willsboro Central School who attended the program.

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The multiple disciplines represented, like math and art, also provided different points of view in the problem-solving process.

But as the participants uncovered more about the water’s source of contamination, they also began uncovering something about their own methods — bias.

“The conference focus was recognizing bias in research, but they didn’t teach us about bias,” Oliver said. “It took about two-and-a-half days before we realized it, but as we did our research, our own biases started to pop up.”

For Oliver, the realization shined a light on a bigger problem.

“I think bias is huge in science right now; doing research to bring you to an answer instead of doing research and discovering an answer,” Oliver said.

Oliver found the realization useful, and applicable to his own teaching methods.

“I’d like to open up the minds of the kids,” he said. “People can be wrong, and you just have to go where the evidence leads you, even if you don’t like where it leads.”

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“The problem is that the next guy that comes in could say that they want nothing to do with the water and sewer systems, and then we either have to create a new position within the department or eliminate the DPW,” Hatch said.

The Department of Public Works was officially formed in 1993 to put the duties of managing the highway department, water and sewer systems under one umbrella with Jacques as the superintendent.

Hatch also said that with an elected position, the town would be able to hire a superintendent based on qualifications.

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Hatch said that if the town were to make the change to an appointed DPW superintendent, they could return the position to elected.

“If we try it and find that we do not like it, then we can go back to elected under a 150-day permissive referendum.”

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Whiteface GM Bruce McCulley resigns to answer to a higher calling Assistant promoted

By Andy Flynn

andy@denpubs.com SARANAC LAKE — Bruce McCulley now answers to a power higher than a walkie-talkie on the frigid ski slopes of Whiteface Mountain.

After 31 years, the Whiteface Mountain Ski Center general manager is leaving his job with the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) to become the pastor of his church, the High Peaks Church in Saranac Lake.

“My career there at Whiteface has been great, you know, I love the outdoors,” McCulley said. “But I knew in my heart ultimately there was a calling for this type of ministry and serving at some point in my life, so now is the opportunity, and I’m looking forward to it.”

McCulley, who lives in Vermontville, is working part time now at Whiteface and expects to leave his post by mid-October. He’s already begun working as pastor and was installed during a ceremony on Sept. 14. The High Peaks

Church, located at 97 Will Rogers Dr., is described as a Bible-believing non-denominational church.

“I’ve always been involved in the local church here,” McCulley said. “And I’ve always done training over the years and thought that at some point that would be my call, to the ministry, and it appears that now’s the time, so I made the step.”

McCulley has been a religious services volunteer at the Federal Bureau of Prisons system at Ray Brook for about 20 years and has been an elder at his church for about 12 years.

While 31 years working for the state is a long time, the Whiteface GM is hesitant to call this a retirement.

“I’m still not really old enough to actually retire,” Mc- Pastor Don Curry (left) from New Testatment Church of Massena awards High Peaks Church Pastor Bruce McCulley a plaque during the installation service Cully said. “It’s more of a career change at this point.”

Photo by Paul Hameline At age 19, McCulley began his career at Whiteface on Sept. 14.

Mountain in 1981 as a summer attendant for the double time hours again. But I did enjoy it. Snowmaking was a fun chairlift. Eventually he moved to the overnight snowmaking job.” crew for about seven years and then management.

In 2009, McCulley — the assistant Whiteface GM at the “I love being out in the night hours,” McCulley said. “It’s time — was promoted to replace GM Jay Rand, who left to beautiful. Of course, about March I was ready for the day- become executive director of the New York Ski Educational

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The transition this year is familiar.

ORDA has named Assistant GM Aaron Kellet to replace McCulley as the Whiteface GM. Kellet, a 2009 graduate of Plattsburgh State University College, began working at Whiteface in 2000 as a member of the mountain’s terrain park crew. Five years later, he was promoted to terrain park and half-pipe manager before becoming the assistant general manager to McCulley in 2009.

“I have always been impressed with Aaron,” ORDA president/CEO Ted Blazer said in a prepared release. “He has a style that combines knowledge and diplomacy that will make him successful at the mountain. Whiteface has an incredible staff and I’m confident that the combination of Aaron at the helm and the wonders that the staff performs, that we all will be in good hands.”

Kellet said he’s honored to accept the new position.

“Being the GM of Whiteface has been a dream of mine since the first time I skied down Cloudspin in the early 90s,” Kellet said in the ORDA release.

Kellet began skiing at the age of 2 and started skiing Whiteface in 1992, with his father, Rob, a member of the mountain’s ski patrol. He also competed internationally in aerials and moguls.

Kellet makes his home in Jay, where he and his wife, Lindsay, are expecting their first child in December.

In other news, Lauren Garfield was named Whiteface Mountain’s sales and marketing manager. Previously, she had been employed as the mountain’s group sales manager.

Joe Shoemaker took over the position of group sales.

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During the two-day festival, the Olympic mountain dusts off its lederhosen, fires up the oompah band and enjoys a tall mug of German beer.

Oktoberfest offers great traditional German music from Die Schlauberger, performing under the entertainment tent outside the base lodge each day and Ed Schenk on the accordion. The Cloudspin Lounge will also feature music from Schachtelgebirger Musikanten (SchaMusi) and performing at their forth Oktoberfest will be Spitze and The Alpen Trio.

Other entertainment to be found during the festival include the Alpenland Taenzer, nominated and accepted as members of the "Gauverband Nordamerica," a nationally and internationally known organization promoting German Heritage throughout the United States and Canada, and “Kindergruppe,” comprised of 8-10 couples ages 3-19. Older members of the Kindergruppe also dance in the adult group.

Guests can also drive the Whiteface Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway and enjoy spectacular 360panaromic views of the region, spanning hundreds of square miles of wild land reaching out to Vermont and Canada from the

top of the state’s fifth highest peak.

Oktoberfest will be held Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. A complimentary shuttle service will be provided both days. Departure from the Olympic Center Box Office in Lake Placid takes place at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Departure from Whiteface to Lake Placid takes place at 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m.

(Sunday only), and 6 p.m.

(Saturday only). From Wilmington pick-ups are at noon both days with the return shuttle leaving Whiteface at 5 p.m.

Admission is $15 for adults, $9 for juniors and seniors and gondola rides are $13. For more information about ORDA’s 21st annual Oktoberfest, log on to whiteface.com/summer/e vents/octoberfest.php.

Fisk to perform in Keene Valley KEENE VALLEY — East Branch Friends of the Arts presents pianist Charles Fisk in concert on Saturday, Sept. 29, at 8 p.m. at the Keene Valley Congregational Church. Suggested donation is $10; students are free. Charles Fisk is a faculty member at Wellesley College and has performed throughout the United States and Europe.

For more information, contact Dan Mason at 5769124 or eastbranchfriendsofthearts@gmail.com.

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OBITUARIES MARGARET (MAGGIE) MARY GAUTHIER KELLY-MATROW SEP 19, 1916 - SEP 17, 2012 Elizabethtown south Carolina. She is also Margaret (Maggie) Mary survived by 94 grandchilGauthier Kelly-Matrow of dren, great grandchildren the Horace Nye Nursing and great great grandchilHome went to be with her dren.

Savior on Sept. 17, 2012.

Maggie loved visiting with Margaret was born Sept. 19, family and friends, playing 1916 in Albion, NY, the games, crocheting doilies and daughter of the late Lillian table cloths for her family and Joseph Gauthier. and friends which she was She is predeceased by Peter working on up to a few F. Kelly Sr.; two sons Peter F. weeks ago. This was remarkKelly Jr. and Ronald Thomas able considering her age of Kelly and Bernard Matrow.

95. She never gave up on She is survived by seven anything she started. daughters and one son; We love you Mom and will daughters, Margaret (Peggy) miss you every day.

Jewtraw of Lake Placid, NY, Margaret's family wishes to Yvonne (Bonnie) Krauss of thank all the caregivers who Queensbury, NY, Mary Ann watched over and took such Green and husband Percy of good care of her and loved Moriah, NY, Alice Sousis and her while she was at the Hohusband Joseph of Lewis, race Nye Nursing Home in NY, Imogene (Jeannie) Albert Elizabethtown, NY. and husband Robert of KeeThere will be no calling seville, NY, Kathleen (Kathy) hours. A graveside service Simpson and husband took place at St. Patrick's Howard of West Hebron, NY Cemetery in Moriah on Satand Theresa (Terri) Smith urday, Sept. 22 2012 at 1:00 and husband Noel of PlattsPM with Pastor James Kelly burgh, NY; and son James R. officiating.

Kelly and wife Karen of

BARBARA A. WINSMAN AUGUST 10, 1931 - SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 Barbara A. Winsman passed Mike and Lisa Barthelome. away September 20, 2012.

Her great-grandchildren She was born August 10, Josh, Chloe, Kevin and Ever1931 in Oneonta, NY, to Marley Barthelome were the light tin Luther Victor Merchant of her life. Her baby brother and Gladys (ElDouglas Merdredge) Merchant and his chant. She was wife Sue survive the fourth of sevher, as well as en children. She her sister-in-law graduated from Sandra MerIlion High chant. She also School and leaves many Hartwick Colbeloved nieces lege, earning a and nephews, as degree in music well as her many education. good friends.

Barb had many The family wishinterests throughout her life, es to thank Dr. Jan Duus, the but family, music and faith team on Shepardson 4 at were her abiding joys. She Fletcher Allen Health Care, was an elementary music and all her wonderful friends teacher at Moriah Central at Elizabethtown Community School for many years. She Hospital. Thank you all for was well-known for her abilitaking such wonderful care ty to play organ and piano. of Barb during the last phase She played organ for church of her life. services at several area A memorial service will be churches, most recently at held on Tuesday, September Westport Federated Church 25th at 11 o'clock, at Westand Avon Park Methodist port Federated Church. InChurch in Avon Park, Floriterment will be private. In da. Nothing made her haplieu of flowers, contributions pier than playing music for may be made in Barb's memfamily and friends. ory to the Westport Rescue Barb was predeceased by her Squad or to the Westport brothers Martin Merchant Federated Church. and Richard Merchant, and Arrangements have been enby her sisters Dorothy Virtrusted to W.M. Marvins Fuginia Mullooly, Ellen Blann, neral Home in Elizabethand Nancy Merchant. She town. Online condolences was also predeceased by her may be made by visiting beloved daughter-in-law www.wmmarvins.com.

Shirley Wyant and her beautiful granddaughter Camille 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 Wyant.

Praise be to the God and FaBarb is survived by her lovther of our Lord Jesus Christ, ing husband of 28 years, the Father of compassion and Stewart Winsman. She is althe God of all comfort, who so survived by her children comforts us in all our trouDavid Wyant and his partner bles, so that we can comfort Bonny Glegg, Leslie Badore those in any trouble with the and her husband Harold, comfort we ourselves have Mark Wyant and his wife received from God. For just Jan, Scott Winsman and his as the sufferings of Christ wife Laurie, and Holly Winsflow over into our lives, so man and her partner Ray also through Christ our comCorper. She is survived by fort overflows. her grandchildren Spencer and Katie Winsman, and

WORSHIP IN YOUR COMMUNITY AU SABLE FORKS St. James’ Church - Epliscopal (Anglican Catholic) Rev. Patti Johnson, Seacon. Services: Wed. 6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer and Healing Service. Holy Eucharist Sunday - 10:00 a.m. Phone 518-593-1838 or 518-647-5312.

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 at 5:15 p.m., Tues. - Fri. at 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.

BLOOMINGDALE Pilgrim Holiness Church - 14 Oregon Plains Rd., 8913178, Rev. Daniel Shumway - Sunday: Morning Worship 11am, Sunday School 10am, Evening Service 6:30 pm; Wednesday: Prayer Service 7 pm.

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. 873-6760.

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: 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: goodshepherdetown2011@hotmail.com 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. Rev. John Demo, Admin. 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. web page: www.unyumc.org/churches/ detail/375 St. John’s Episcopal Church - Church Street. 963-7775.

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. 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.

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Yonkovig; Pastor. Rectory Phone 523-2200. Email: stagnesch@roadrunner.com St. Hubert’s All Souls Episcopal Church - Sunday Holy Eucharist 10 a.m., June 24 through September 9. Varying roster of priests celebrate communion each week.

Keene Valley Congregational Church - Main Street. 5764711. 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 - Clinton Street, 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 11:00 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. 834-7577.

Email: ediepoland@aol.com The Good Shepherd Church of the Nazarene - 124 Hill 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: 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 - 207 Station St., Lake Placid, NY. A full gospel church. Rev. Richard Ducatt, pastor. Services are Sunday 10a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Fellowship prayer, Tuesday 6:30 p.m. and Thursday Bible Study. Once a month covered dish after Sunday morning service.

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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. 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. Holy Eucharist & Healing 2450 Main St., LP, 523-2564, www.steustace.org.

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 www.firstcongregationalchurchoflewis.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 36 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 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, 891-3605.

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DAVID C. MERKEL MARCH 07, 1937 - SEPTEMBER 15, 2012 Saranac Lake Surgeons, the Association of C. David Merkel, MD, Col Military Surgeons of the (Ret) United States, the Lake David Merkel, 75, died Placid Sports Medicine Socipeacefully at home with his ety, the Academy of Hospice wife at his side Physicians, the on Saturday, Franklin County September 15, Medical Society, 2012. He was the Medical Sociborn on March 7, ety of the state of 1937 and grew New York, the up in Saranac American SociLake where he, ety of Bariatric with the many Surgery, The friends he loved American so much, graduAcademy of Pain ated from Management, Saranac Lake and the Saranac High School.

Lake Voluntary Health AssoHe received an A.B. degree ciation Board of Directors. from Hamilton College in David loved the Adirondacks 1955 and MD, C.M., from and it's opportunities for McGill University in Montrehunting, hiking, boating, caal Canada in 1963. In 1964 he noeing, and snowshoeing. completed an internship and He very much enjoyed his in 1969 a surgical residency years as Medical Director of at the Hartford Hospital in the Bobsled Federation.

Hartford, Connecticut.

He is predeceased by his parJoining with his father, Dr. ents Ruth and Carl.

Carl Merkel and Dr. Alfred He is survived by his wife Decker at the Adirondack Ann, and four daughters: EriSurgical Group in 1969, ca (Travis) Thomason, Sara David continued to practice (Scott) Bains, Jill (David) surgery in Saranac Lake Mortenson, and Suzanne McRetirement for David Merkel Gregor (Charles Neimeth); meant continuing as Medical two sisters: Janet (Will) Director of High Peaks HosKlemper, Sara (Peter) pice and Palliative Care, seeCameron; two brothers: ing patients in the AdironRichard (Judy) and Paul dack Medical Center's (Lynn); and seven grandchilBariatric Center and the dren.

Wound and Hyperbaric OxyA funeral service took place gen Center; and in addition at 11 am, Saturday Septemhe was also Medical Director ber 22, at the Church of St. at St. Joseph's Rehabilitation Luke the Beloved Physician Center. in Saranac Lake followed by Dr. David, as he was often a reception in the Parish Hall. called, enjoyed a very reBurial occurred immediately warding career in the United after the reception at St. States Army Reserve from John's in the Wilderness 1965-1997 when he retired as Episcopal Church Cemetery the Commander USAR of the in Paul Smith's, New York.

376 Combat Support HospiContributions in his memory tal. may be made to the Church He was a Boy Scouts of of St. Luke the Beloved America scoutmaster and a Physician, High Peaks HosGirl Scout Troop Leader with pice, and St. Joseph's Rehahis wife. Ann. He was also a bilitation Center in care of member of the American SoFortune Keough Funeral ciety of General Surgeons, Home.

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www.stlukessaranaclake.org High Peaks Church - A Bible-believing, non-denominational church. 97 Will Rogers Drive, Saranac Lake, 891-3255 Saranac Lake Baptist Church - 490 Broadway, Saranac Lake, 891-5473 First United Methodist Church - 63 Church Street, Saranac Lake, 891-3473 Adirondack Alliance Church - 72 Canaras Ave., SL, 8911383. Sharing the hope of Christ, building relationships with god. Sunday worship 10:00 a.m. with nursery 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 Saranac Lake Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses - 5043 Rt. 3, Saranac Lake, 518-891-9233 Sunday Public Talk 10 a.m. followed by Watchtower Study 10:35 a.m.

Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity - Worshipping at the First United Methodist Church at 63 Church St., Saranac Lake. Pastor Michael Richards presiding. 518-8915262. Services on Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. followed by coffee hour. Sunday School available.

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 - 48 Wawbeek Avenue, Tupper Lake, 359-3405.

St. Thomas Episcopal - 8 Brentwood Ave, Tupper Lake 359-9786 The Tupper Lake Baptist Chapel - Corner Lake & Mill Streets. 518-359-3402. Rev. Richard Wilburn.

Sunday: Sunday School 9:00 a.m., Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 6:30 p.m.

WADHAMS United Church of Christ - Sunday worship celebration at 11:00 a.m., Pastor Leon Hebrink. 962-8293 *For other ministry & discipleship opportunities see the Westport Federated Church schedule.

WESTPORT Federated Church - The “Stone Church” on Main Street, Westport - Woship Celebration Sundays at 9:00 am with “Children’s Church.” Bible and book discussion fellowship at 6:00 pm Thursdays in the parsonage.

518-962-8293 / www.westptchurch.com “Come follow 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 St. Philip Neri Catholic Church - 6603 Main St., Father Peter Riani, Pastor. Residence, 873-6760. Mass schedule: Sun., 8:30 a.m. Weekdays: consult bulletin. Email: allrises@westelcom.com WILLSBORO Congregational United Church of Christ - 3799 Main Street, P.O. Box 714. Worship and Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. Church phone number 518-963-4048.

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. Rev. John Demo, Admin.

Saturday Mass at 4 p.m. & Sunday Mass at 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 Road in Wilmington. Pastor Brooke Newell invites everyone to join the congregation for Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m. and coffee and fellowship after. Sunday School is offered during the worship service and there is an available nursery area. Church office is located in the adjacent Reuben Sanford building and is open Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 946-7757. Riverside Thrift Shop is located in adjacent Methodist Barn and is open Wednesday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Denpubs Sports

Friday, Sept. 28 Swimming Plattsburgh High at Peru, 5 p.m.

AuSable Valley at Moriah, 5 p.m.

Gymnastics Beekmantown at Plattsburgh High, 5:30 p.m.

Boys soccer Northeastern Clinton at Saranac, 6:30 p.m.

AuSable Valley at Plattsburgh High, 6:30 p.m.

Saranac Lake at Beekmantown, 4:30 p.m.

Seton Catholic at Willsboro, 4:30 p.m.

Lake Placid at Elizabethtown-Lewis, 4:30 p.m.

Westport at Northern Adirondack, 4:30 p.m.

Volleyball Plattsburgh High at Saranac Lake, 4:30 p.m.

Northern Adirondack at Saranac, 4:30 p.m.

Beekmantown at Northeastern Clinton, 4:30 p.m.

AuSable Valley at Peru, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 29 Football Saranac at Peru, 1:30 p.m.

Moriah at Beekmantown, 1:30 p.m.

Plattsburgh High at Saranac Lake, 1:30 p.m.

AuSable Valley at Ticonderoga, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 1 Girls soccer Saranac at Northeastern Clinton, 6:30 p.m.

Plattsburgh High at AuSable Valley, 6:30 p.m.

Beekmantown at Saranac Lake, 4:30 p.m.

Northern Adirondack at Ticonderoga, 4:30 p.m.

Chazy at Moriah, 4:30 p.m.

Willsboro at Seton Catholic, 4:30 p.m.

Elizabethtown-Lewis at Lake Placid, 4:30 p.m.

Schroon Lake at Westport, 4:30 p.m.

Gymnastics Beekmantown at Peru, 5:30 p.m.

Volleyball Peru at Beekmantown, 4:30 p.m.

Northeastern Clinton at Lake Placid, 4:30 p.m.

AuSable Valley at Saranac, 4:30 p.m.

Plattsburgh High at Northern Adirondack, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 2 Boys soccer Plattsburgh High at Saranac Lake, 4:30 p.m.

Peru at Beekmantown, 4:30 p.m.

AuSable Valley at Northeastern Clinton, 4:30 p.m.

Chazy at Northern Adirondack, 4:30 p.m.

Lake Placid at Seton Catholic, 4:30 p.m.

Elizabethtown-Lewis at Westport, 4:30 p.m.

Keene at Indian Lake/Long Lake, 4:30 p.m.

Cross country AuSable Valley, Lake Placid, Plattsburgh High at Seton Northeastern Clinton, Ticonderoga at Peru Saranac, Saranac Lake at Beekmantown

Wednesday, Oct. 3 Girls soccer Saranac Lake at Plattsburgh High, 4:30 p.m.

Beekmantown at Peru, 4:30 p.m.

Northeastern Clinton at AuSable Valley, 4:30 p.m.

Northern Adirondack at Chazy, 6 p.m.

Seton Catholic at Lake Placid, 4:30 p.m.

Ticonderoga at Elizabethtown-Lewis, 4:30 p.m.

Moriah at Willsboro, 4:30 p.m.

Westport at Crown Point, 4:30 p.m.

Indian Lake/Long Lake at Keene, 4:30 p.m.

Volleyball Northern Adirondack at AuSable Valley, 4:30 p.m.

Northeastern Clinton at Plattsburgh High, 4:30 p.m.

Beekmantown at Lake Placid, 4:30 p.m.

Saranac at Saranac Lake, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 4 Boys soccer Plattsburgh High at Peru, 4:30 p.m.

Saranac Lake at Northeastern Clinton, 4:30 p.m.

Beekmantown at Saranac, 6:30 p.m.

Elizabethtown-Lewis at Chazy, 6 p.m.

Westport at Seton, 4:30 p.m.

Northern Adirondack at Willsboro, 4:30 p.m.

Minerva/Newcomb at Keene, 4:30 p.m.

Gymnastics Peru at Plattsburgh High, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 5 Football Moriah at AuSable Valley, 7:30 p.m.

Peru at Plattsburgh High, 7:30 p.m.

Volleyball Plattsburgh High at Saranac, 4:30 p.m.

Northern Adirondack at Peru, 4:30 p.m.

Saranac Lake at Beekmantown, 4:30 p.m.

Lake Placid at AuSable Valley, 4:30 p.m.

September 29, 2012

Peru names new members to athletic Hall of Fame PERU — There will be six new faces in the Peru Athletic Hall of Fame.

The hall will welcome the new members, which include Jeph Doorey (athlete), Gary Edwards (athlete/coach), Robert Finney (athlete), Mike Hogan (athlete/coach), Julie Rock (athlete) and Audrey Lynn Verso nee Smith (athlete).

The induction ceremony will take place Saturday, Sept. 29, at Crickett's Restaurant with a 6 p.m. social hour and 7 p.m. dinner. Cost is $20 per person. For RSVPs, contact Kathy Flynn (643-6843) or Cathy Phillips (963-7963).

Jeph Doorey

Currently the Athletic Director at Northern Adirondack Central School, Doorey graduated from Peru in 1980. As a student-athlete he competed in football, basketball and baseball. During his two seasons of football the Indians compiled a 15-1-1 record.

In 1978, the Indians went 9-0 overall and won the Champlain Valley Athletic Conference championship with an 8-0 record. That season Doorey scored seven touchdowns. In 1979, he led the team in scoring with nine touchdowns as the Indians went 6-1-1. Jeff earned First-Team All-CVAC honors as a split end in both 1978 and 1979.

On the basketball court, Doorey was a member of the 1978-79 Section VII Class AA Championship Indians and in 1979-80 received AllCVAC Honorable Mention accolades.

On the baseball diamond, he was a member of back-to-back 15-win teams. In 1979, Jeff recorded a 3-3 mound record as the Indians went 15-4 overall, including 12-3 in the CVAC. In 1980, Jeff registered a 9-1 mound record as the Indians went 15-7 overall and 11-4 in CVAC play. That season Jeff earned First-Team AllCVAC honors at first base and Second-Team AllCVAC honors as a pitcher.

Following high school, Jeff played one season of football and three seasons of baseball at Baldwin-Wallace College before being drafted by the Montreal Expos in 1984.

Gary Edwards

As a Peru athlete, Gary lettered in track and field but excelled in wrestling, winning two sectional titles and an intersectional title in 1965. Gary was undefeated his senior year.

For the past 36 years, Gary has coached or helped coach five different sports to CVAC and Sectional titles: Girls’ and Boys’ Track and Field, Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer and Wrestling.

Gary was the head coach in Boys Soccer from 1980 until 2003. During the 23 year period his teams won two CVAC titles, 11 sectional titles, and three regional titles. His teams also won the George Brendler sportsmanship award 11

times. He had a career record of 264 wins 165 losses and 49 ties. Coaching wrestling from 1976 to present, Gary has been a modified coach, assistant coach, head coach, and co-head coach.

As head coach from 1985 to 1994 he coached 47 sectional champions and 14 state place winners, one state champ and four other finalist). To date Gary has coached or helped coach 54 state place winners and 191 sectional champions, as well as eight state champions. He has helped or coached 20 teams to CVAC and Sectional titles.

Gary also has served as the Section Seven coordinator and CVAC coordinator for a number of years.

turned it into the number one ranked team in New York State for small schools in 1994 and 1995. Mike came to Peru in 1998 and began the wrestling season as co-head coach. Currently, he has coached ten teams to sectional titles; he has had 110 individual sectional champions as well as 38 state place winners. In addition, Mike has coached eight wrestlers to become NYS champions. This includes four-time state champion Arik Robinson, who was also the 2012 outstanding wrestler. He has also had the pleasure of coaching his son Patrick Hogan, who was a three time state place winner at Peru and now wrestles Division I at Harvard University.

Robert Finney

Julie Rock

Bob graduated from Peru in 1969. Bob participated in football, cross country, basketball and baseball. Bob’s primary sport was basketball. In his three years Peru lost one game in Section VII while the other two losses were to teams from Long Island. Bob scored a total of 1137 points in his three year career as Peru won sectional and league titles for all of those seasons. Bob teamed up with his older brother Bill and led the 1966-1967 team to the only undefeated season in Peru basketball history and was selected to the third team All state. Bob averaged 25.7 points per game his senior season in 1968-1969, including a career high of 40 points at Moriah as the Indians won their third consecutive league and sectional championships. At the end of that season he was named first team all-state and subsequently was awarded a scholarship to Syracuse University.

Bob completed his college career as an All-SUNYAC performer for Plattsburgh State.

Mike Hogan

Mike, a 1976 graduate of Peru High School, has had many accomplishments in the sport of wrestling.

Mike was Peru’s first four time sectional finalist, winning the title three times. Mike placed sixth at the state tournament in 1976. Mike was a member of Peru teams that won the CVAC four times and the sectional title two times. After graduation, Mike went on to wrestle at Tabor Academy, where he won the New England Prep School Championships and was named the Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament.

He then went on to take second in the National Prep School Championships. In 1978 Mike entered Hofstra University. While at Hofstra, Mike became a three time NCCA Division I qualifier and was also a three time East Coast Conference Champion. He had the honor of being elected Captain of the 1981 Hofstra wrestling team.

Mike became the Saranac High School wrestling coach in 1985 and coached there until 1998. During Mike’s 13 years at Saranac he took a sport that was on the verge of being dropped and

Julie graduated from Peru in 1995. While at Peru she lettered in three sports. Julie started her athletic career in Gymnastic as a seventh grader.

The teams she competed on won the CVAC in 1993 and 1994 and were sectional champions in 1994, that same year the team went undefeated. Julie was a six time state qualifier from 1989 through 1994. In 1994 she was the sectional all-around champion. Julie was Co-Captain in both 93 and 94. Julie was also a CVAC all-star from 1989 to 1994. Julie also played volleyball from 1992 to 1995. The team won the CVAC championship in 1993 and sectional team titles in 1994 and 1995. Julie was a CVAC all-star from 1993 to1995 and was named MVP in two tournaments as well as being Co-Captain in 1995. Julie was a member of the Varsity Track and Field team from 1990 to 1995. The teams went undefeated in dual meets from 1990 to 1995, six time VCAC Champion, and six time sectional champion.

Julie was a four time state qualifier from 1992 to 1995 and Co-Captain from 1993 to 1995. Julie was also a member of the CVAC All-Academic team in 1994 and 1995. She was on the High Honor roll for six consecutive years and a member of the National Honor Society. Julie resides in Plattsburgh and is a Physical Therapist at One Step Ahead Physical Therapy.

Audrey Lynn Verso nee Smith

Audrey, a 1987 graduate of Peru High School, was a varsity letter winner in four sports. She participated in Softball, Track and Field, Basketball and Soccer. Audrey was a captain in both basketball and soccer and both teams won the sectional titles. While a student she was also awarded most athletic her senior year, most artistic, member of the National Honors Society and other various art awards. After high school Audrey went on to get her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Rochester Institute of Technology in 1991. Audrey coached soccer from 2000 to 2011 and in 2011 received the Montgomery County, Penn., Coach of the Year Award.

Thescorebook Football Beekmantown 0-6-0-0 6 Peru 7-0-7-7 21 Peru: Blake Altizer 4-11, 38 yards, 1 TD; Zane Bazzano 1 rec.-11 yards, 1 TD/ 6 rush-32 yards/ 2 INT, 1 TD; Tim Remillard 1 rec.-24 yards/ 3 rush39 yards; Mackenzie LaRocque 23 rush-72 yards, 1 TD; Mitchell Cunningham 1 INT BCS: Zachary Myers 3-17, 39 yards, 1 TD/ 2 INT on defense; Tanner Roser 4 rush-24 yards; Rufus Guerin 3 rush-22 yards; Haydin Fountain 2 rec.-29 yards, 1 TD PHS 0-6-0-7 13 Saranac 6-0-13-6 25 Saranac: Matt McCasland 12 rush-226 yards, 2 TD; John Maye 12 rush-48 yards, 31-yard receiving TD; Kevin Jordan 1 rush-14 yards, 1TD; Ethan Goslin 31-yard TD pass PHS: Shawn Courson 10 yard TD pass; Deandre Lemieux 102 yards passing, 1 TD; Jonas Miller 63 rush yards, 136 receiving yards, 1 TD; Robert Matthews 11-yard TD reception; Chad Moulton 56 yards receiving Saranac Lake 14-28-7-7 56 AuSable Valley 0-0-6-14 20 SLCS: Matt Phelan 5-5, 164 yards, 2TD/ 2 rush, 49 yards, 1 TD; Trent Fitzgerald 65-yard rush TD: Lance Ackerson 34 rush yards; Seth Pickreign 34 rush yards, 1TD/ 83-yard kickoff TD; Kevin Morgan 2 rec.-82 yards, 1 TD; Mike Burpoe

Jeremy Owen of AuSable Valley dives for the endzone against the Saranac Lake Red Storm last week.

Photo by Keith Lobdell

3 rec.-82 yards, 1 TD AVCS: Kodie Simpson 6-12, 83 yards/ 8 rush51 yards; Dillon Savage 21 rush-76 yards, 1 TD; Jeremy Owen 7 rush-35 yards, 1 TD; Michael Thompson 4 rush-36 yards, 1 TD; Jonathan Luxon 3 rec.-54 yards

Tupper Lake 41 Canton 14 TLCS: Mitch Keniston 7-11, 81 yards, 2 TD/ 9 rush-23 yards, 2 TD; Tyler Minogue 20 rush-110 yards, 1TD; Jeremy Rousel 10 rush-50 yards, 1 TD; Brandon Duchaine 11 yard TD catch; Nich Bourbeau 16 yards TD catch

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goals, 1 assist; Derek Drake 2 goals, 1 assist; Craig Botten 1 goal; Brett Giroux 1 goal; Josh Barriere 2 assists; Nolan Rogers 1 assist; Justin Brothers 1 assist; Cole Chaskey 1 assist; Trent Blais 1 save Westport: Jonathan Gay 1 goal; Sam Napper 12 saves

Plattsburgh High 115, AuSable Valley 54 PHS wins: 200 medley relay (Alexis Kelley, Brooke Kelley, Kelsey Primard, Brin Keyser); 200 freestyle (Brin Keyser); 200 IM (Alexis Kelley); 50 freestyle (Amanda Leonard); 100 freestyle (Brooke Kelley); 500 freestyle (Brin Keyser); 200 free relay (Marina Carmina, Brooke Kelley, Amanda Leonard, Corinne Wells); 100 back (Alexis Kelley); 100 breaststroke (Brooke Kelley); 400 free relay (Kelsey Primard, Amanda Leonard, Brin Keyser, Alexis Kelley) AVCS wins: 100 butterfly (Lydia Brown).

Lake Placid 1, Willsboro 0 LPCS: Haile Thompson 1 goal; Nzoni Thompson 1 assist; Chris Kordziel 3 saves Willsboro: Dakoda Latford 7 saves Saranac 4, AuSable Valley 0 SCS: Connor Christopherson 2 goals, 1 assist; Aaron Cross 1 goal; Kyle Erikson 1 goal; Austin Myers 1 assist; Ryan Wood 1 assist; Andrew Tedford 7 saves AVCS: Josh Taylor 5 saves; Connor Kennedy 5 saves

Volleyball Plattsburgh High 25-25-25 Lake Placid 14-15-18 PHS: Taylor Witkiewicz 13 points, 6 aces; Kadijah Brown 5 kills; Kayla Dragoon 7 assists; Deanna LaBarge 4 kills, 4 digs LPCS: Lindsey Howe 3 aces, 3 kills; Serina Hayes 6 assists; Taylor Maiorca 6 digs Northern Adirondack 25-25-25 Saranac Lake 13-21-16 NAC: Shonni Velasquez 8 kills, 3 digs; Emma Trombley 13 assists; Hannah Charland 7 kills; Zoey Varin 5 kills, 3 digs; Whitney Mesec 8 assists, 4 digs SLCS: Emily Fountain 4 aces; Kylie Sapone 6 aces; Shannon Stevens 6 digs AuSable Valley 25-25-21-25 Northeastern Clinton 10-8-25-13 AVCS: Belle OʼToole 19 assists, 6 aces, 6 digs; Noelle Miller 7 kills, 5 aces; Miranda Sheffer 7 aces, 6 kills, 5 digs; Alexandra Lincoln 6 digs, 4 aces, Miranda OʼNeill 7 kills, 6 digs, 6 assists NCCS: Stephanie LaValley 8 digs; McCoy 4 kills, 3 blocks AuSable Valley 29-15-18-25-25 Plattsburgh High 27-25-25-15-14 AVCS: Belle OʼToole 26 assists, 11 digs; Noelle Miller 21 kills; Lindsay Brown 11 digs; Miranda Sheffer 26 digs; Alexandra Lincoln 28 digs; Miranda OʼNeill 18 digs PHS: Rachel Rebideau 16 digs; Kadijah Brown 10 kills; Taylor Witkiewicz 14 digs, 9 kills Lake Placid 18-25-25-19-25 Saranac Lake 25-22-13-25-22 LPCS: Serina Hayes 16 kills, 9 assist, 8 aces; Lindsey Howe 8 aces, 6 digs; Carleigh Garrett 16 assists SLCS: Megan Kilroy 5 aces; Nicole Viscardo 5 aves; Kylie Sapone 7 assists

Miranda Sheffer and Alexandra Lincoln attempt a dig against PHS.

Elizabethtown-Lewis 0, Westport 0, OT ELCS: Cortland White 3 saves Westport: Sam Napper 10 saves

Keene 4, Schroon Lake 0 Keene: Hannah Whitney 2 goals, 1 assist; Katie Woltner 1 goal; Luiza Paration 1 goal; Rachelle Goff 1 assist; Tucker Geiger 4 saves AVCS: NIchole Pulsifer 10 saves; Taylor Saltus 5 saves

Saranac 1, Lake Placid 0, OT SCS: Kyle Erikson 1 goal (PK); Andrew Tedford 12 saves LPCS: Chris Kordziel 7 saves

Lake Placid 3, Northern Adirondack 2 LPCS: Payton Barney 2 goals, 1 assist; Brooke Reid 1 goal, 1 assist; Marina Waldy 1 assist; Liz Leff 12 saves NAC: Ellie Warick 1 goal; Rachael Venne 1 goal; Anna Lashway 13 saves Seton Catholic 4, Willsboro 0 Seton: Paige Spittler 2 goals; Clara Giroux 1 goal; 2 assists; Maddison Murnane 1 goal, 1 assist; Kelli Ryan 5 saves Willsboro: Renee Marcotte 9 saves; Stephanie Blanchard 7 saves Saranac 1, Lake Placid 0 SCS: Kayla Napper 1 goal; Jamie Favereau 5 saves LPCS: Liz Leff 12 saves Keene 2, Westport 0 Keene: Hannah Whitney 1 goal; Naomi Peduzzi 1 goal; Sadie Holbrook 1 assist; Tucker Geiger 2 saves Westport: Hannah Looby 8 saves

Boys soccer Elizabethtown-Lewis 2, Northern Adirondack 1, OT ELCS: Charlie Huttig 1 goal; Brody Hooper 1 goal; Cortland White 15 saves NAC: Nolan Ferguson 1 goal; Scott Kellett 1 assist; Dan Burger 17 saves Saranac Lake 5, AuSable Valley 1 SLCS: Devin Cowan 1 goal, 2 assists; David Cluckey 1 goal; Quinn Urquhart 1 goal; Blake Battistoni 1 goal; Nick Bayruns 1 goal; Bradley Shumway 2 assists; Blake Gregory 1 assist; Oliver Holmes 14 saves AVCS: Prescott Doyle 1 goal; Alexander Conner 1 assist; Joshua Taylor 5 saves Lake Placid 5, Westport 0 LPCS: Hunter Wilson 1 goal, 1 assist; Haile Thompson 1 goal; 1 assist; Kyle Shipman 1 goal; Tyler Willis 1 goal; Dylan Aldridge 1 goal; Ryan Meyer 1 assist; Andrew Meister 1 assist; Chris Kordziel 3 saves Westport: Sam Napper 7 saves Chazy 9, Willsboro 0 Chazy: Brandon Laurin 3 goals; Derek Drake 3 goals; Nathan Reynolds 1 goal, 2 assists; David Poitras 1 goal; Nolan Rogers 1 goal; Brett Giroux 2 assists; Josh Barriere 1 assist; Alec LaPierre 1 assist; Craig Botten 1 assist; Justin Brothers 1 assist; Kyle Bissonette 1 save; Trent Blais 1 save Willsboro: Dakoda Latford 11 saves

Photo by Keith Lobdell

Schroon Lake 3, Keene 2 Keene: Gabe Warner 2 goals; Brandon Dumas 1 assist, 2 saves; Cougar Smith 1 assist; Colton Venner 8 saves

Beekmantown 1, AuSable Valley 0, OT BCS: Courtney Wilson 1 goal; Kiley Regan 1 assist; Lauren OʼConnor 10 saves AVCS: NIchole Pulsifer 10 saves; Taylor Saltus 5 saves

Peru 3, AuSable Valley 1 PCS: Jacob Dick 1 goal; Ian Spear 1 goal; Andrew Kneussle 1 goal; Michael Danis 7 saves AVCS: Jacob Montefusco 1 goal; John Goodnough 1 assist; Josh Taylor 18 saves

Haley Brandes traps the soccer ball for Lake Placid.

Girls soccer

AuSable Valley 3, Saranac Lake 1, OT AVCS: Meghan Strong 1 goal, 1 assist; Haley Taylor 1 goal, 1 assist; Taylor Saltus 1 goal; Maddison Rondeau 1 assist SLCS: Katey Snyder 1 goal; Vanessa Salamy 1 assist; Katie Buckley 20 saves

Elizabethtown-Lewis 3, Seton Catholic 1 ELCS: Will Tompkins 1 goal; Cortland White 1 goal; Brody Hooper 1 goal; Charlie huttig 3 assists; Justin LaPier 15 saves Seton: Adam Tedford 1 goal; Keagan Briggs 17 saves

Chazy 5, Willsboro 0 Chazy: Abbey Snide 1 goal, 1 assist; Gwen LaPier 1 goal, 1 assist; Courtney Gilmore 1 goal; Cailee LaPorte 1 goal; Heidi Kreckel 1 goal; Olivia Blais 1 assist; Megan Reynolds 1 assist; Logan Baker 3 saves Willsboro: Renee Marcotte 13 saves; Stephanie Blanchard 13 saves

Peru 3, Saranac Lake 1 PCS: Jacob Dick 2 goals; Justin Wiley 1 goal; Ian Spear 1 assist; Jonathan Plessis-Belair 1 assist; MIchael Danis 3 saves SLCS: Blake Battistoni 1 goal; Bradley Shumway 1 assist; Oliver Holmes 9 saves

Northern Adirondack 4, Elizabethtown-Lewis 2 NAC: Rachael Venne 2 goals; Magan Magee 2 goals; Stephanie Snide 6 saves ELCS: Kylee Cassavaugh 1 goal; Crystal Grady 1 goal; Emily Morris 1 assist; Kearsten Ashline 7 saves Lake Placid 2, Ticonderoga 1 LPCS: Peyton Barney 1 goal, 1 assist; Liza Marinis 1 goal; Kendra Manning 1 assist; Liz Leff 7 saves

Aaron Noel dribbles the soccer ball for Saranac Lake against Saranac.

Photo by Keith Lobdell

Chazy 7, Westport 1 CCRS: Brandon Laurin 3

Chazy 3, Lake Placid 0 CCRS: Nathan Reynolds 1 goal, 1 assist; Hayden Guay 1 goal; Josh Barriere 1 goal; Craig Botten 1 assist; Trent Blais 5 saves LPCS: Chris Kordziel 9 saves Crown Point 2, Keene 0 KCS: Colton Venner 8 saves Willsboro 2, Westport 0 Willsboro: Nick Arnold 1 goal; Nolan Murphy 1 goal; Jarrid McVicker 1 assist; Brandon Porter 1 assist; Dakoda Latford 6 saves Westport: Sam Napper 10 saves Saranac 6, Saranac Lake 2 SCS: Kyle Erikson 2 goals; Connor Christopherson 1 goal, 2 assists; Matt Bouyea 1 goal; Nick Lees 1 goal; Ryan Wood 1 goal; Codie Gillette 1 assist; Andrew Tedford 6 saves SLCS: Devin Cowan 1 goal; Nick Bayruns 1 goal; Oliver Holmes 8 saves

Boys cross country Lake Placid 21, Saranac Lake 31 Ticonderoga 21, Lake Placid 34 Ticonderoga 18, Saranac Lake 39 Top finishers: Karl Schulz (3rd place, 19:07, LPCS); Corey Detwiler (4th, 19:29, LPCS); Zane Pelleteri (5th, 19:30, SLCS); Trent White (10th, 20:33, LPCS) Peru 25, AuSable Valley 34 Saranac 16, AuSable Valley 45 Saranac 16, Peru 46 Top finishers: Zach LePage (19:15, SCS); Josh Wade (19:16, SCS); Ben Strack (20:04, SCS); Nick Dorman (20:11; SCS); Andrew Downs (20:15, PCS); Brandon Ruocco (20:24, AVCS); Justin Liechty (20:27, SCS); Paul Ford (20:46, AVCS)

Girls cross country Saranac Lake 15, Lake Placid 50 Ticonderoga 15, Lake Placid 50 Saranac Lake 19, Ticonderoga 43 Top finishers: Nina Armstrong (22:20, LPCS); Elana Biedeck (22:37, SLCS); Gabby Armstrong (23:13, LPCS); Johanna Mohrs (5th, 24:55, SLCS), Jackie Garso (25:14, SLCS); Grace Sullivan (25:36, SLCS); Jacinda Riggs (25:48, SLCS); Remy Orticelle (26:06, SLCS) Peru 16, Saranac 44 Saranac 15, AuSable Valley 50 Peru 15, AuSable Valley 50 Top finishers: Ashley Leta (22:03, PCS); Meghan Mazzella (22:20, PCS); Cheyanne Dobozy (22:37, PCS); Liz Uliva (22:38, PCS); Lexi Blockson (23:22, SCS); Abby Adams (24:00, PCS); Maria Remillard (24:21, PCS); Taylor Manor (24:26, SCS)

Patriots win Massena volleyball tournament MASSENA — The AuSable Valley Volleyball team traveled to Massena on Saturday to participate in an eight team "Volley For the Cure" Tournament. The Patriots went undefeated on the day, bringing home the gold medals. The girls won their morning pool going 6-0 to make it into the gold bracket in the afternoon. In the first medal round, the Patriots beat Malone to advance to the gold medal final against Massena. The Patriots beat the host Raiders, finishing undefeated for the day. All tournament team selections for the Patriots were Mirissa O'Neill and Belle O'toole. Noelle Miller played very strong offensively and Alex Lincoln was outstanding on defense. Miranda Sheffer continued strong all around play.

Plattsburgh High School also participated in this tournament. The Hornets finished second in the silver bracket.

Dee Brown and Kayla Dragoon were chosen as all tournament selections.

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SLCS at AVCS football SLCS at Saranac boys soccer BCS at Peru football BCS at Peru gymnastics Cross Country at Ticonderoga

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The fall feed is on!

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A day with dog and gun, rod or rifle

This nice bull moose was recently discovered feeding along the banks of the Ausable River, in the late afternoon. Moose are currently paired as they approach the peak of their annual breeding. Both moose and moose calls have become a rather common occurrence across the Adirondacks in recent years.

Photo by Bill Moore

R

ecent weather patterns have finally begun to exhibit a distinctly autumnal turn, the pace of life has begun to slow down, following a rather extended and tiresome, tourist season. The expected influx of leaf peppers will surely flood into the region over the next few weeks, just as the annual Big Game Hunting Season begins to unfold.

It is that time of year again, when sportsmen and women are challenged to decide what to do, as there are simply too many options with trout and salmon beginning the spawn, as whitetails and black bear are lurking in the forests and birds are migrating overhead.

It is a time that makes sportsmen and women smile as the woods begin to take on a fiery glow. It’s a time when we return to our roots and game animals become nervous.

Soon pickup trucks will again line the back roads and camo caps and buffalo plaid jackets will again be the primary fashion of the forest. Big Buck Contests will be the lottery of the day, and the question, “Didja git yur’s yet?” will serve as a common greeting, whether at church, the local Post Office or the grocery store.

Over the next few weeks, good friends will gather in old cabins to tell even older stories as part of a process of sharing a sporting tradition that spans generations. Time will slow down, darkness will come early and sleep will come easy. For outdoor enthusiasts, it simply can’t arrive soon enough.

Autumn is the time when a true freedom of the hills becomes most apparent. Although it represents but a small segment of the calendar year, the fall is a timeframe when the woods become a domain inhabited primarily by the locals.

While the hikers, bikers and paddlers will still be out in force, the locals will continue to take to the woods in ever increasing numbers.

Rifles and packbaskets that have been handed down from father to son to grandson will be slung upon a new set of shoulders. These tools of the trade will travel along the well worn trails, and through the same swamps over which they have passed for generations.

Undeniably, the sporting life is the common glue that continues to bind the far netherlands of the park together. It is an undeniable heritage that links all of the user groups together in a

The term "camp" has been used to describe a wide variety of woodland structures, ranging from the most luxurious to the rustic and not-quite elegant. Regardless of shape or size, all camps are designed with a common thread, to provide a simple shelter where we can go to escape the confines and conveniences of modern culture and its confounding conformities.

shared passion for outdoor adventure.

Despite the park’s widely diverse interest groups, it is a common love of the land that continues to link all woodland wanderers with an historic lineage of hunters and gatherers.

We must learn to accept the fact that we share a common, predatory heredity, and despite our various woodland pursuits; we are all linked by a shared passion for the outdoor life, and the pleasures we enjoy while traveling to and through such wild lands.

It is a passion that remains at the very depths of our existence. We all carry this same genetic stew in our packs, and whether we decide to satisfy our innate craving for the hunt with a camera, a paddle or a .30-.30, Winchester, the fact remains, we remain indelibly linked by our shared love of the land.

It is interesting to note, that a common love of nature and our desire to recreate on wild lands is not just a fleeting preoccupation. Quite obviously, it has been around for over a century as is evident in the following passage taken from the Seventh Report of the Forest, Fish and Game Commission, New York, in 1902.

One hundred and ten years have passed since these words were first penned, but they ring as true today, as there were when first put to paper.

“The hills have also lost, to some extent, the health-giving qualities of the soft woods, with their fragrant germ-destroying odors, the efficacy of which in curing disease is universally admitted.

The air of this region is pure, clear, humid and at all times invigorating, forming one of the attractions and sources of pleasure to the tourist just from the heated, noisome atmosphere of an overcrowded city.

As soon as the sun lowers in the west the temperature drops, and be the day ever so hot, the evening is cool, and the atmosphere tonic. People from inland places who are suffering from insomnia, generally experience little or no trouble in obtaining refreshing sleep with its resultant health and strength.

The pursuit which takes us afield and gives us rest and exercise combined, and increases our resources by broadening our interest in nature, is not merely a pastime, but a recreation benefiting both mind and body, and better preparing us for our duties as citizens of the State.

No one would think of asserting that the value of New York's game animals was to be reckoned in the terms of the bill-of-fare. A few thousand dollars would express their wealth to the butcher or restaurateur, but to the true sportsman they are an exhaustless mine of wealth.

A day with dog and gun, rod or rifle may bring small return from a pecuniary point of view, but who can calculate the amount of physical good and pure enjoyment it has afforded?

Game bag and creel may, indeed, be empty, while our mind is full of stimulating experiences, all increasing our eagerness to take to the field again.

So the hunter of birds with opera glass and camera finds an even deeper pleasure in his excursions into their haunts and study of their ways; a pleasure for which no accounting of the value of birds to the State can ignore.”

all is here. Water temperatures on Lake Champlain are dropping into the mid 60’s, leaves are changing, and it means one thing, the bass are biting. The fall feed is on. This is by far my favorite time of the year.

No hot muggy days of summer and just enough chill in the air to be comfortable. But the best part, the bass will bite just about any lure you throw. My

By Howard Hammonds good friend and FLW Pro Craig Powers, calls it Spook 30 time. In the past, when Craig has come to the North Country during September, it was almost impossible to get him off the lake. I remember one day we fished so long into the evening that after dark we ran out of gas and had to approach a lakeside resident and purchase gas to get back. The whole time Craig was still casting his Zara Spook and catching smallmouth. Can you imagine 10 o’clock at night and a smallmouth exploding on topwater bait? Scary, right?

So where to start, find the outside weed lines, you know the ones created by that troublesome invasive species Eurasian Milfoil. This time of the year it’s growing out to a depth of 12-15 feet. Work the weed line with top water Zara Spook or a crankbait that will run six to 10 feet deep. My personal favorites are Rapala DT 6’s and 10’s in perch colors.

Since the bass are schooling up you may have to fish some long weed lines, but once you come across the school the action will begin. Usually it won’t be just one but a pack of ravenous bass all competing for your lure. I’ll keep a second lure tied on and ready, so when the school follows, I’ll pitch a tube or jig off the side of the boat and finish landing the one I have on, only to pick up my second rod and land a second fish. It’s fast and furious action. The topwater baits will work outstanding when the skies are high and blue with plenty of sun. It always amazes me that a giant smallmouth will explode on a topwater offering with the lake surface being slick and smooth. And remain calm because with a good pair of polarized sunglasses you can see them coming from deep out of the milfoil. If one misses keep working the lure, they will usually circle back and attack again.

Once you find the school and catch that first fish, they will usually scatter. Not to worry, remain in the same location, pick up bottom bait like a tube or jig and catch around the area. They are still there and will usually bite your offering while they are trying to re-school.

The biggest problem with fall fishing is the wind, especially in the North Country. It can be challenging and requires determination, but the rewards are great! Just remember to wear a rain suit to keep dry and keep your life jacket on as a rogue wave can put you in the drink. What is really nice is I usually have the lake to myself, as only the diehards are out this time of year.

As we get deeper into fall the fish move shallower following the schools of bait. Where one day you are fishing on a deep weed line the next day they maybe schooled on shallow reefs like Motte’s or Point a Fur. Be careful with the water levels in the mid 94’s many of these reefs have only a few inches of water. l have been asked what to do about the thick weeds; it’s simple, fish horizontal. Use floating topwater baits like a frog or swimbait. Even the old Sluggo still works great, rigging them weedless you can work your bait over top of the weeds. A hungry bass will find its way thru the weeds to explode on your offering.

With winter coming and my fall tournament schedule, this will be my last column for the year. I hope the column has been educational and raised your interest in our great North Country fishery.

Howard Hammonds is a guide and experienced bass fisherman living in Westport. He can be reached at hehammonds@gmail.com.

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Ward Lumber announces 20th anniversary of Buck Contest JAY — Ward Lumber has announced its 20th annual Buck Contest with bigger prizes, more ways to win and new scoring system.

Ward Lumber invites sportsmen and women deer hunting this season in the Northern Zone to take their bucks to Ward Lumber in Jay, NY to enter contest. There are now three ways to win: Biggest Buck, Smallest Buck (new), and Random Drawing. New this year, the Biggest Buck and Smallest Buck winners will be determined by calculating the weight X points. Biggest Buck wins a $250 Ward Lumber gift card (was $100). The new Smallest Buck category wins a $50 Ward Lumber gift card. All other entries are put into a random drawing to win a $100 Ward Lumber Gift Card! All contestants will receive a baseball cap just for entering. No pre-registration is required.

All hunters will be photographed with their bucks for promotional purposes. If you supply an email address at the time of entry, we will email the photo to you also. The contest is free, and runs through Saturday, December 8, 2012. A winner in each category will be selected after December 8. Enter at Ward Lumber in Jay, NY at 697 Glen Rd., Jay, NY during business hours Monday through Friday, 7:00 am until 5:00pm and Saturday, 8:00am until 2:00pm. The Jay Store is closed on Sunday.

Ward Lumber is a two-unit building materials supplier with locations in Jay and Malone, NY. One of the largest private employers in Essex County, Ward Lumber manages over 6,000 acres of timberland and operates one of New York State’s largest white pine sawmills and planing mills.

Ian Bailey Montgomery, 12, of White Creek, NY, on a recent Sunday morning before church, caught this 19-inch, 5-pound smallmouth bass in Lake Champlain near the family camp on Willsboro Point. He was fishing alone in a rowboat using a crawfish for bait. He normally does not take a net with him but told his mother April that he took it that morning as he was trying to catch one of the large carp that prowl the area. After appropriate pictures, he released it saying he wanted to catch it again next year when it would be 5-inches longer!

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Fracking movie to be shown WHALLONSBURG — On Sunday, Sept.

30, at 3 p.m., the League of Women Voters and the Adirondack Council will co-sponsor a showing of the film “Gasland” at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall on Route 22.

This is an award-winning documentary film by filmmaker Josh Fox on fracking, high-volume hydraulic fracturing to release natural gas from shale. Admission is free.

The film will be followed by a Q-and-A session with Gary Henry, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science and Technology at Clinton Community College.

Russell to speak in Wadhams WADHAMS — On Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 7:30 p.m., the Wadhams Free Library presents "In Love and Struggle: The Art of Thornton Dial," An Illustrated Talk by Charles Russell, a Westport resident and Professor Emeritus of English and American Studies at Rutgers University. It is free and open to the public. For more information, call 962-8717.

Regional arts exhibit scheduled JAY — Come to the JEMS regional artists’ exhibit In the Amos & Julia Ward Theatre Saturday, Oct. 20, from noon until 4 p.m. Admission is free.

LAKE PLACID — Open Mic Blues Jam, Delta Blue, 2520 Main Street, 8:30-10:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oc t. 4 Friday, Sept. 28 ELIZABETHTOWN — Adirondack Farmers' Market, Behind Adirondack Center Museum, 7590 Main Street, 9 a.m.1 p.m. .

PAUL SMITHS — Artist at work studio tour, Paul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center, 8023 New York 30. 8912615.

UPPER JAY — Observational Drawing ten-week workshop begins for students 55-years-old and older, Wells Memorial Library, 12230 New York 9N, 10 a.m.-noon.

LAKE PLACID — Manhattan Short Film Festival, The Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Way, $12, 5232512. 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 29

PAUL SMITHS — Teddy Roosevelt Bird Walks, Paul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center, 8023 New York 30. 8:30 a.m. $20. 327-6241.

PAUL SMITHS — Adirondack Rural Skills and Homesteading Festival, Paul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center, 8023 New York 30. 9 a.m.-5p.m. $5 or $10/car load.

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AUSABLE CHASM — Tour of Underground Railroad Sites in Keeseville and Peru, Bus leaves North Star Underground Railroad Museum,1131 Mace Chasm Rd, 9:30 a.m. $10, $5 for kids, 834-5180.

WILMINGTON — The 21st annual Whiteface Oktoberfest, Whiteface Mountain 5021 New York 86, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $15.

WESTPORT — Agape Dinner, Westport Federated Church, 6486 Main St. 4-6 p.m.

ESSEX — Charles Fisk, Pianist to perform, Keene Valley Congregational Church, 791NYS Rte. 73, 8 p.m. Suggested donation: $10; students free.

PAUL SMITHS — The Adirondack Rural Skills and Homesteading Festival, Paul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center, 8023 New York 30. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. $5/person or $10/carload.

Sunday, Sept. 30

PAUL SMITHS — Teddy Roosevelt Bird Walks, Paul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center, 8023 New York 30. 8:30 a.m. $20. 327-6241.

WILMINGTON — The 21st annual Whiteface Oktoberfest, Whiteface Mountain 5021 New York 86, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $15.

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PAUL SMITHS — Teddy Roosevelt Bird Walks, Paul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center, 8023 New York 30. 8:30 a.m. $20. 327-6241.

LAKE PLACID — LPCA Green Market Wednesday, Lake Placid Center for the Arts Annex Building, 17 Algonquin Way. 10 a.m.-1p.m. 523-2512, www.LakePlacidFarmersMarket.com.

WADHAMS — “In Love and Struggle: The art of Thornton Dial” Illustrated talk with author Charles Russell, Wadhams Free Library, 763 NYS Route 22, 7:30 p.m. 962-9717.

SARANAC LAKE — Blood Drive hosted by White face Mtn. Masonic Lodge #789, Saranac Lake Adult Center, 135 Broadway, 3-6 p.m.

ESSEX — New Ecumenical Women’s Video Bible Study, Essex Community Church, 2306 Main Street, 963-7924.

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ELIZABETHTOWN — Adirondack Farmers' Market, Behind Adirondack Center Museum, 7590 Main Street, 9 a.m.1 p.m.

SARANAC LAKE — Ursula Wyatt Trudeau “A little on the Wild Side” Exhibit opening, The Adirondack Artists Guild, 52 Main Street, 5-7 p.m. 891-2615.

LAKE PLACID — The Last 5 years to be performed, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Way, 8 p.m. $20 or $18 for members. 523-2512.

Saturday,Oc t. 6

PAUL SMITHS — Teddy Roosevelt Bird Walks, Paul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center, 8023 New York 30. 8:30 a.m. $20. 327-6241.

TUPPER LAKE — OkTUPPERfest, Big Tupper Ski Area, 485 Big Tupper Rd, $5 or $20 per car load, 359-3328.

AUSABLE CHASM — Tour of Underground Railroad Sites in Keeseville and Peru, Bus leaves North Star Underground Railroad Museum,1131 Mace Chasm Rd, 9:30 a.m. $10, $5 for kids, 834-5180.

LAKE PLACID — “A breath Away” book reading and signing with Jeanne Selander Miller, The Book Store Plus, 2491 Main Street, noon-2 p.m. 523-2950.

LAKE PLACID — “Adirondack Mysteries and Other Mountain Tales to Lake Placid” group author book signing event, The Book Store Plus, 2491 Main Street, 3-5 p.m. 5232950.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS CANADA DRUG CENTER is your choice for safe and affordable medications. Ourlicensed Canadian mail order pharmacy will provide you with savings of up to 90 percent on all your medication needs. Call today 1-877-207-6086 for $25.00 off your first prescription and free shipping.

DIVORCE $450* NO FAULT OR Regular Divorce. Covers Children, Property, etc. Only One Signature Required! *Excludes govt. fees.

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PUG PARTY & PARADE October 14 at Dynamite Hill Registration 10-12, Judging at 12 Noon, 15 Categories with Awards, Parade to follow. Free Admission, Registration and Parking. North Warren Chamber: 494-2722

MAPLE SYRUP for sale Pure NY maple Syrup for sale. $8.00 pt.

518-585-6683 NEW HOLLAND Super 717 2 Row Corn Chopper, Reconditioned and Ready to Go $1000 please call 518-293-8832

FINANCIAL SERVICES

WASHER & DRYER SET Front Load, $580, good working condition. Call Dana 518-8463323

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TAKING ORDERS for home grown pork, ready for the freezer, $2.75 lb., Call for details 518-962-2060.

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FIREWOOD FOR SALE $70 facecord,$195 full cord or $300 per 5 fc dump truck load (best value) Free local delivery 932-1833 JB Woodworks & Excavating LLC

CLARINET, VIOLIN, FLUTE, TRUMPET, Amplifier, Fender Guitar $75 each. Upright Bass, Cello, Saxophone, French Horn, Drums $189 each. Others 4-sale 1-516377-7907

HUSQVARNA SNOW BLOWER 30'w, with cab & chains, $900 OBO. 518-873-2474

1972 GRAND TORINO runs, needs work comes with some new parts $3200; 7140 Hesston Chopper, hay & corn head, $1,275; Chevy Van 30 Travelmaster camper $2500. 518-962-4394

GOKEY’S AUCTION SERVICE ANNOUNCES

FARM PRODUCTS

“The Bark Eater Inn & Riding Stables” 124 Alstead Hill, Keene, NY

On-Site Auction Preview: 9:30am to Start of Sale

We have been commissioned to sell the complete contents of this historic 150 year old Inn, along with barns and riding stable contents.

Furniture & Antiques: Oak Dining Table* (6) Oak Braceback Windsor Chairs* Mahogany Breakfronts* Trestle base pine table* Pine Cabinets* M/T Walnut 3 drawer chest* 6 Drawer Oak Highboy w/ Mirror* Victorian Cottage Dresser w/ Mirror* Maple Dressers & Chests* Gentleman Chest w/ inlaid Marble* 3 Drawer spoon carved chest* 2 over 2 Mahogany Dresser w/ oval Mirror* Mahogany Chest on Chest* Birds Eye Maple Commode* Rustic Queen Size Bed* Queen Size Sleigh Bed* Queen size Poster Bed* Twin Sleigh Bed* Ornately Framed Mirrors* M/T Victorian Stands* Rustic Tables & Stands* Quilt Racks* Cedar Chest on base w/ shell design* Maple Spindle back rocker* Arrowback stenciled rocker* Oak Settee w/ needlepoint seat* Sleigh Coffee Table* Rustic Birch Coffee Table* Victorian Walnut Lamp Table* Walnut 2 drawer drop leaf side table* Student Oak Roll Top Desk* M/T Stands, Assorted Dressers, Chests, Night Stands, End Tables, Beds* large selection of Adirondack Prints & Paintings* much more.

Miscellaneous: One & Two Seat Buggies* Horse drawn antique Sled* Wooden Telephone Booth* “Monroe” Oak Icebox w/ raised panel doors* Pine Icebox* “Findlay” Enamel Wood Kitchen Cook Stove* Early wood bathtub w/ metal liner* Dome & Flat top Trunks* Early Blanket Boxes* Snowshoes* Stenciled Wooden Sleigh* Wicker Porch Chairs* Wooden & Wrought iron patio furniture* Kenmore Stainless Refrigerator* Upright Frigidaire Frost Free Commercial Freezer* Compact Refrigerator* Restaurant China* SS Work Tables* SS Shelving Units* Kitchenware* Linens* Butter churn* Stoneware* John Deere “Sabre” Riding Lawn Mower* Airtight Fisher Woodstove* Pine wood box* Fairbanks Bathroom Scale* Selection of Riding & Antique Saddles* Light Driving Reins* Plus many more items to numerous to list.

Plus: (24ft.diameter Round Canvas Yurt being offered with reserve) Auction held under tents rain or shine * Lunch Available Terms: Cash, Check, M/C & Visa 13% Buyers Premium (3% Discount for Cash or Check) All items sold absolute w/ no minimums or reserves Sale Conducted by Gokey’s Auction Service AUCTIONEER– JOHN GOKEY CES,CAGA,RMI (518) 532-9323/9156 www.gokeysauctions.com

For detailed listing and 100’s of photos of this auction go to www.gokeysauctions.com 22514

LOG TRUCK LOADS FIREWOOD Now selling Straight Log Truck Loads of log length mixed hardwoods for firewood in Bristol, Lincoln, New Haven, Starksboro, Monkton Vt. Call for price. (802) 453-7131 SURROUND SYSTEM Stereo $700. Tan 3 Sectional Couch $600. 518-504-4016.

WELL PUMP Gould, 1 HP, 4 months old, $600.00. 518-5760012 WHITE WROUGHT IRON DAYBED SCALLOPED BACK NO MATTRESS $50.00 518-4922028

GOKEY’S AUCTION SERVICE ANNOUNCES

FOR SALE

Sunday, October 7th @ 11A.M.

HAY FOR SALE 200 Round Bales w/net wrap, (4'x5') $30 each. 518-962-4452

6 ALUMINUM Dock Sections, 4' wide 10-13' long, $2400. 518-523-0190

GARAGE DOOR 8'x16', White Aluminum, insulated, very good condition, no dents, will be available on or around August 9th. Asking $450 OBO. 518297-2241.

PROMOTIONAL PRICES start at $19.99/Mo for DISH for 12/Mos. Call Today! Ask about Next Day Installation. 800-413-3897

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THE MANAGERS OF THE OPWDD /FINGER LAKES STATE OPERATIONS OFFICE are delighted to recognize, acknowledge, and thank all the hardworking Direct SupportProfessionals in our service for the great support they provide to people with disabilitieseach and every day. Inspired by their tireless efforts and dedication, we are excited toreach out to all employment candidates with an exciting opportunity to become the newestmember of our staff. If you are interested in joining a dedicated workforce of highly skilled,talented caregivers, with paid training and robust benefits, we invite you to apply tobecome a team member by calling 1-585-461-8800 today!

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Multi-Estate Auction

at Gokey’s Auction Facility I-87, Exit 29, North Hudson, NY

Saturday, October 6th @ 4P.M. Preview: 2:30 PM to Start of Sale Contents of Morrisonville and Port Henry homes along with additions to make up a well rounded sale of 600 + lots of Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage & Modern Furniture, Household Furnishings, Tools, Shop Equipment, Patio Furniture and more FURNITURE: Mahogany Secretary* Mission Oak Desk* Victorian Walnut Dresser w/ Mirror* Birdseye maple 2 over 2 dresser* Ethan Allen dresser w/mirror* Oak Commode w/ towel bar* Assorted dressers & chests* Hall trees* Matching Sofa & Chair* Cushman Maple dining Table* Rattan Glass top dining table w/ chairs* Rockers* Victorian Lamp table* Dressing Screen* Night stands* End tables* Grandfather clock* ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: Selection of glass including: Irish Beelek* 60pc. Bavarian Dinnerware* Lenox* Fenton* Milk glass* Cut glass* Red wing pottery* Pyrex* Traylots of collectible glass & porcelain * Paintings* Prints* Ornately framed mirrors* Linens* Stoneware* Early Airline Cabinet Radio w/ headphones* Large assortment of craft items* plus many unadvertised items MISCELLANEOUS: John Deere Snow Blower* Craftsman Pressure washer* Shop vac* Ice Fishing equipment* Wooden Sleds* much more Auction held inside modern facility with lunch & seating available Terms: Cash, Check, M/C & Visa 13% Buyers Premium (3% Discount for Cash or Check) All items sold absolute w/ no minimums or reserves Sale Conducted by Gokey’s Auction Service AUCTIONEER– JOHN GOKEY CES,CAGA,RMI (518) 532-9323/9156 www.gokeysauctions.com

For detailed listing and 100’s of photos of this and other upcoming auctions www.gokeysauctions.com UPCOMING AUCTIONS: Sunday, October 7th @ 11AM On-Site at the “Bark Eater Inn & Riding Stables” 124 Alstead Hill, Keene, NY Saturday, October 20th @ 1PM “Important Unreserved Elizabethtown Estate Auction” at Gokey’s Auction Service – Antiques, Primitives, Wicker and Rustic Furniture & Furnishings, Art Work 22513

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FOR SALE WOODSTOVE HEARTHSTONE Soapstone, blower fan, 3 seasons old, great condition. 518-962-2799 $1,490

FURNITURE FREE FURNITURE 42" round aluminum patio table, square fold up 4 seat picnic table, 48"x38" architect drafting table, slim bookcase w/door (8Dx31.5Wx46H). Please call Colleen at 917-359-6391.

GENERAL $$OLD GUITARS WANTED$$ Gibson, Fender, Martin, Gretsch.

1920's to 1980's. Top Dollar paid.

Toll Free: 1-866-433-8277 *WANTED TO BUY* Gibson, Fender, Martin, etc. Guitars 1920-1980s. Old Rolex & Patek Phillipe Watches, Navajo Indian rugs/ blankets, Bohlin Western gear, Cartier &Tiffany jewelry.

TOP CASH PAID!! 1-800-4010440 52" COLOR (J.V.C.) T.V., perfect condition, $300.00 (or) 35" Samsung Color T.V. $200.00 New. 518-523-1681

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BRUSH HOG Model EFM600. Used 1 year, like new. Finish mower. 518-570-8837 $1,000

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY WESTPORT: OFFICE SUITES. Fully furnished w/ cubicles, desks, computer & phone hook-ups. 720 sq. ft. Lake views. Contact Jim Forcier @ 518962-4420.

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LEGALS Valley News Legal Deadline Monday @ 3:00pm Please Send Legals

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NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION OF MJC ACQUISITION, LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 8/13/12. NYS fictitious name: Matilda Jane, LLC. Office location: Essex County. LLC formed in IN on 7/2/12. NY Sec. of

State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011, registered agent upon whom process may be served. IN and principal business address: 4031 Merchant Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46818.

Cert. of Org. filed with IN Sec. of State, 200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204. Purpose: all lawful purposes.

VN-8/25-9/29/12-6TC27426 ----------------------------S T R I G L CONSULTING, LLC

Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 8/22/12.

Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 1850, Lake Placid, NY 12946.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

VN-9/1-10/6/12-6TC27468 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC. NORTHLOJ, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/21/2012.

Office location: Essex County. Principal business

location: 584 Mt. Whitney Way, Lake Placid, NY 12946.

SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served and SSNY shall mail process to c/o Gerald F. Stack, Esq., Hiscock & Barclay, LLP, One Park Place, 300 South State Street, Syracuse, NY 13202-2078.

Purpose: any business permitted under law.

VN-9/15-10/20/126TC-27496 ----------------------------WHITEFACE LODGE 325 LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 07/24/12. Office Location: Essex County,

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

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 2276 Saranac Ave., Lake Placid, NY 12946.

Purpose: to engage in any lawful act.

VN-9/22-10/27/126TC-20529 ----------------------------DLRC VENTURES, LLC NOTICE OF FORMATION of a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC): DATE OF FORMATION: The Articles of Organization were filed with the New York State Secre-

LAKE PRORERTY: 6 ACRES SALMON RIVER LAKE, $29,900. 7 Acres 100' on Bass Lake, $39,900.

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tary of State on September 14, 2012.

NEW YORK OFFICE LOCATION: Essex County AGENT FOR PROCESS: The Secretary of State is designated as Agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC to 90 Fir Way, Unit 56, Lake Placid, New York 12946.

PURPOSE: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

VN-9/22-10/27/126TC-20535 ----------------------------KEENE

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ONONDAGA US Treasury Dept.

Public Auction Tues. Oct. 2 at 12 PM 1808 West Lake Rd., Skaneateles Unfinished Premium Lakefront Home 4 BR, 4.5 BA, oversized 5051 sf. walk-out basement, 5 bay garage, sport court area, boat/storage house & more!

OPEN: Sunday 9/23 & 9/30 from 12-4pm Deposit: $50K cashiers check is required to bid. Make check payable to CWS Marketing.

Group. www.treas.gov/auctions/treasury/rp 703-273-7373, sale# 13-66-814, CWS Mktg.

Grp. AU Lic. #13627

FOR SALE BABY & INFANT LIKE NEW ITEMS MammaRoo $99 Baby Bjorn$45 New Huggies Sz 1 $25 Maxi-Cosi Infant Car Seat $75 Maxi Cosi $35,Base $25 ea, Graco Duo 2-in -1 Swing Bouncer $75 Serious calls 332-8209 $01 contwig1980@gmail.com EXERCISE EQUIPMENT LIKE NEW Ab Swing $25, TL Ab Lounger Xtreme $50, Home Gym Roller Slide Abdominal Exerciser $10 Call from 4pm - 8pm: 518-3328209 $01 contwig1980@gmail.com MAXI COSI STROLLER FOR SALE LIKE NEW Maxi Cosi Stroller Pearle with Rain Shield Protector. Value $239 if purchased new. Asking $99 contwig1980@gmail.com

ACCESSORIES DUNLOP WINTER TIRES & RIMS 235/45-R17 Set of 4 Dunlop Winter Sport 3D Tires Mounted on Alloy Sport Rims 1/4 tread Remaining call 518-332-1237 $250.00 mraj3@msn.com

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SCHOOL is now accepting bids for snow plowing for the 2012-13 school year.

Please send proposal, including seasonal rate, hourly rate, and proof of insurance, in a sealed envelope by October 10, 2012 to: Keene Central School PO Box 67 Keene Valley, NY 12943 vn-9/29-10/6/12-2TC20545 ----------------------------LEGAL NOTICE EQUIPMENT FOR BID The Essex County Soil and Water Conservation District will be accepting bids on a 1992 Gossen Bale

Chopper with Honda 11 HP engine. Bids will be accepted until 4 pm October 16th to be opened October 18th at 8 am. For questions, please contact Dave Reckahn at (518) 962-8225.

Please mark sealed bid on the outside of the envelope and mail to: Essex County SWCD, 3 Sisco Street, Westport, NY 12993.

VN-9/29/12-1TC20557 ----------------------------Find a buyer for your no-longer needed items with a low-cost classified.

To place an ad, call 1-800-989-4237

September 29, 2012 A-1 DONATE YOUR CAR! Breast Cancer Research Foundation! Most highly rated breast cancer charity in America! Tax Deductible/Fast Free Pick Up. 1-800-771-9551 www.carsforbreastcancer.org DONATE A CAR- HELP HOMELESS PETS! Free Next-Day Towing. Tax Deductible. Non- Runners OK. Receive $1,000 Grocery Coupons.

Call National Animal Welfare Foundation 1-888-333-3848 DONATE YOUR CAR to CHILDREN'S CANCER FUND of AMERICA and help end CHILDHOOD CANCER. Tax Deductible.

Next Day Towing. Receive Vacation Voucher. 7 Days 1-800-4698593

AUTO WANTED CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! Top $$$$$ PAID! Running or Not, All Years, Makes, Models. Free Towing! We're Local! 7 Days/ Week. Call Toll Free: 1-888-4162330

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www.thevalleynews.org BOATS 1977 156 GLASTRON Boat with 70 HP Johnson motor, with trailer, excellent condition. $3000. 518-359-8605 1980 18 1/2 FT. Century Cuddy Cabin, 120 HP I/O, trailer, GPS depth finder, down rigger, plus. $2900 negotiable.

518-963-8220 or 518-569-0118

2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Black 2 door. New tires, rotors, brakes catalytic converter. $4,500 Call: (518) 946-7550

540JD SKIDDER Logging Skidder, 540JD, runs good. Located in Scroon Lake area $7,500 518306-6115

HEAVY EQUIPMENT 410JD BACK Hoe 410JD Back Hoe with Strong Pump. Runs Good. Located in Scroon Lake area $4,500 518-306-6115

MOTORCYCLES 1989 YAMAH Virago runs good $1250; 2003 Hyosung runs good, $2000.

Please call 518-962-4394

HEWITT PONTOON BOAT Lift, model# 1501, sits on the bottom of the lake. Make an Offer.

518-891-2767 Leave Message on Mail Box 1.

CARS

CASH FOR CARS AND TRUCKS. Get A Top Dollar INSTANT Offer!

Running or Not! 1-888-416-2208 (888) 416-2208

1952 DESOTO White/Blue, no rust, small Hemi,, great project car. Serious inquires only. $3500. 518-962-4688

TOP CASH FOR CARS, Any Car/ Truck, Running or Not. Call for INSTANT offer: 1-800-454-6951

1997 DODGE INTREPID 6 cyclinder, 127,000 miles, Good condition. $1,300 Call: (518) 594-5015

Denton Community Newspapers are the PRIMARY SOURCE of LOCAL news and information to over 71,000 homes and businesses in the Adirondack Region.

2010 HONDA STATELINE 1200 Miles, Black, 1312cc $8,500 518-569-8170

*Over 41,000 in the Saratoga/Capital District Region and over 29,000 in Central New York.

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2009 HORNET HIDEOUT 30BHS Queen bedroom, large bunks, large slideout, very good condition. Located in Lewis, NY (518) 586-1965 $16,900.00

TRUCKS 1981 INTERNATIONAL single axle dump truck, runs great, inspected and on the road. $4000 OBO. 518-834-9088.

2000 RANGER 2000 Ranger XLT 4x4 Super Cab, camper top, liner, tonneau cover, 6 cyl., auto, AC, stereo, 130K, Asking $3595. 518-576-9042

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