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December 19, 2009

Douglas, Politi to lead Essex supervisors Local restaurants recognized nationally

By Matt Bosley

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Chef David Martin gets ready to prepare some locally-produced squash as part of the menu at the Turtle Island Cafe in Willsboro. The restaurant was one of several local venues recognized in an article in Gourmet Magazine.

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By Matt Bosley matt@denpubs.com WILLSBORO — A growing movement to use locallyproduced food in fine-dining establishments has helped create positive publicity for a local restaurant and its suppliers.

Turtle Island Cafe, an award-winning restaurant in Willsboro, was mentioned as a “great restaurant” in the November 2009 issue of Gourmet Magazine.

The recognition came as part of an article highlighting some of the most popular artisan food producers of the Adirondacks and the local restaurants that turn their goods into delicious meals.

Turtle Island Cafe’s owner and chef, David Martin, said he was thrilled to be recognized in the nationallydistributed publication.

Martin credited Westport-based nonprofit Adirondack Harvest with drawing Gourmet’s attention to Turtle Island Cafe, one of a handful of local restaurants that makes a point to utilize locally-produced, sustainable foods.

“Their mission is to help local farmers with their connection to the community and local restaurants,” Martin explained, noting that Turtle Island Cafe is a member of the organization.

“We’re huge believers in a movement, and it’s growing stronger,” said Martin; “the slow food movement.”

The idea, Martin explained, is to get food that’s produced on local farms.

“It makes people more aware of where their food comes from, where it is produced; how it gets from the farm or the ocean to your plate,” he said.

See CHEF MARTIN, page 9

ELIZABETHTOWN — Two supervisors’ bids for leadership positions on the Essex County Board of Supervisors will apparently become reality as their competitors have decided to drop out of the race.

The term of current board chairwoman Cathy Moses expires Jan. 1, and the board will convene to elect a new leader at the annual organizational meeting on Jan. 4.

Essex Supervisor Ron Jackson, currently the vice chairman, would have been next in line for the position, but failed to win re-election for 2010.

Two names had emerged as likely candidates for the new board chair: Moriah Supervisor Thomas Scozzafava, a Republican, and Democratic Jay Supervisor Randy Douglas.

As of Jan. 1, Republicans will hold a 10 to five edge over Democrats on the 18-

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member board.

But Scozzafava withdrew his name from consideration Dec. 8 after failing to gain the support of most of his fellow Republicans.

Westport Supervisor Dan Connell was running for vice chair along with Scozzafava.

Much of Scozzafava’s support was reportedly from board Democrats.

“I knew that I would probably be a long shot when I decided to seek the seat,” Scoz-

zafava said Dec. 7. “I am not good at biting my tongue, so it may be best if I wasn’t seated in that chair.”

In 2002, Scozzafava unsuccessfully challenged Teresa Sayward for the 113th District state Assembly seat, but did however manage to pull the support of several prominent county Republicans.

Chair of the county finance committee, Scozzafava has publicly butted heads with Republican County Manager

Dan Palmer. He also fervently supported District Attorney Julie Garcia in her failed re-election bid against GOP nominee Kristy Sprague, a divisive issue among Republicans.

According to Republican St. Armand Supervisor Joyce Morency, the vast majority of GOP support has been behind Douglas.

“I think it somewhat boils down to the recent election and Tom’s support of Garcia,” Morency said.

In his run for chair of the board, Douglas teamed up with Republican North Elba Supervisor Roby Politi, who was elected in 2007 after running as an independent. Politi is the candidate for vice chair.

“It’s crucial that party lines work together to reach goals that will benefit Essex County constituents,” said Douglas.

Douglas said he and Politi waited until after the count of

See SUPERS, page 8

Bridge proposals presented to public Demolition planned for now-closed span

By Fred Herbst fred@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA — Plans to demolish the existing Lake Champlain Bridge and construct a new span have been presented to the public.

The state Department of Transportation and Vermont Agency of Transportation held a series of meetings in Ticonderoga Dec. 12 to update area residents on the bridge, which was closed Oct. 16 because of safety concerns, and efforts to replace it.

The existing bridge will be torn down and a new bridge will be built at the same location in Crown Point.

NYSDOT contractor Harrison & Burrowes Bridge Constructors, Inc. has secured a subcontractor to demolish the existing bridge. Advanced Explosives Demolition, Inc. of Idaho will, working for H&B, plan for and execute the controlled explosive demolition of the steel truss bridge.

Officials said details on the bridge

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A a modified network tied arch bridge is one of six options for replacing the Lake Champlain Bridge in Crown Point. demolition will be well advertised and safe public viewing locations will be determined. The public will be prohibited from the area immediately surrounding the bridge, including the land, water and air. Access to certain roads also will be restricted to ensure public safety.

During the presentations Dec. 12, DOT reviewed the design criteria for the new bridge and the feasible bridge types available for consideration. Peo-

ple were asked for input regarding features that should be included in the design, such as sidewalks, bicycle lanes, lighting and materials used, as well as the style of the new bridge.

Stating that the goal is to move as quickly as possible to design a new bridge to replace the now closed one, officials of both NYSDOT and VTrans explained the pros and cons of the top five

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SATURDAY December 19, 2009

Shop local for shipping with Arbro BizBox

By Matt Bosley matt@denpubs.com KEESEVILLE — Shipping packages is an inevitable part of the holidays and an important service for businesses yearround. Fortunately, there’s a local outlet that has everything anyone might need for their shipping needs.

Arbro BizBox has been in operation for a little more than a year at 1881 Main St. in Keeseville, and owners Jim and George Armstrong say customers have openly expressed their appreciation.

“We’ve gotten a really positive response from the local community,” said George. “They say that they’re really happy to have us here to save them a trip.”

According to the Armstrong brothers, theirs is the nearest shipping outlet outside of Plattsburgh and Lake Placid.

“That’s a really long distance for people from Keeseville, Peru, and places south of here to come,” said Jim. “Willsboro, Essex, AuSable Forks, or Wilmington; those are all places where it’s closer to go here than anywhere else.”

Authorized by FedEx, UPS, and USPS to ship, BizBox offers their customers a wide range of options when it comes to shipping, whether it be local, national, or international.

“A lot of people didn’t realize that we had U.S. Postal Service here,” said George, noting how they belong to the USPS approved shipper program. “We’re just like taking something to the post office; you just pay a retail price for it.”

Customers at BizBox will find a unique shipping kiosk where they can enter the weight and dimensions of their package and compare shipping rates.

“That’s one of our strengths,” said George. “We can go out for that customer across companies and come back with a quote with the cheapest way to ship it.”

That ability to shop around can save customers an average of roughly $1 per package, said Jim. During their first year, BizBox has added the ability to ship using small freight. They also plan to add a courier service in the coming months.

Not only will they coordinate shipping, but BizBox has everything one might need to package their items. Customers can use the large do-it-yourself packing station or the full-service, professional packing of BizBox’s staff.

A full line of packing materials is available for purchase, including gift wrap and bows for the holidays. A wide selection of greeting cards are available year-round.

“We’ve also added a much larger box selection,” said Jim, noting that they can even arrange to ship perishable goods that need to be stored in coolers. “We can pretty much ship

Trisha Cumber and Darlene Solano, staff at Arbro BizBox, are fully equipped to help package and ship holiday gifts or any other parcel at their convenient Keeseville location.

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Even with the holidays around the corner, George and Jim said there’s still time to ship your gifts. Most ground delivery is guaranteed for as late as Dec. 19, and overnight shipping is available right up until Dec. 23 for delivery by Christmas day.

“We do see people that last week come in that pay the extra cost to get it there by Christmas,” said George. “People can come in and ship right up until 5 p.m. on that last day.”

In addition to shipping services, BizBox offers several business services, including copying, faxing, and even bind-

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Customers can also purchase private mailboxes at BizBox to receive faxes and packages from services that won’t deliver to post office boxes, as well as regular mail.

BizBox is normally open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, but they have expanded their hours temporarily for the holiday season. Until Dec. 23, they will be open 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Call Arbro BizBox at 834-1117 for more information.

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SATURDAY December 19, 2009

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Essex Dems welcome DiNapoli, celebrate victories Comptroller calls for state to reel in spending

By Matt Bosley matt@denpubs.com PORT HENRY — Essex County Democrats met last weekend to celebrate a successful election year alongside one of the most high-profile Democrats in the state.

The party held a holiday celebration Dec. 12 at Boni’s Bistro in Port Henry, where State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli was their honored guest.

Essex County Democratic Committee Chair Sue Montgomery Corey said the party has been in election mode since July of 2008 and was finally able to take an opportunity to celebrate.

That effort has apparently paid off for Essex County Democrats as they gained three new seats on the board of supervisors and saw two sitting Democrat supervisors gain reelection. Many Democrats lost their challenge bids at the town level, but Corey commended them for their effort.

“We were thrilled to have so many high-quality candidates run this time around,” said Corey. “We look forward to continuing to work together.”

Essex County, traditionally a Republican stronghold, broke in favor of President Barack Obama and then-Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand in the 2008 elections, as well as Democrat Scott Murphy in the March 2009 special election to fill Gillibrand’s vacated seat in the 20th district.

With the majority of new voters in Essex County registering as Democrats, Corey said the myth that candidates can’t run here as Democrats and win can now be forgotten.

Perhaps the most significant victory for local Democrats as of late has been that of Democrat Bill Owens in the special election for the 23rd Congressional District. Owens became the first Democrat to represent the area since the 1870s, and had originally planned to attend the dinner in Port Henry.

“We’re sorry he’s not here to celebrate with us,” said Corey, noting how the Congressman had to cancel his visit due to illness. “We’re thrilled [about his election]. We think he’s just a great guy.”

Still, she said, Owens’ offer to visit was meaningful, as was the presence of DiNapoli.

“Tom DiNapoli is one of the nicest, most principled people in state government, and we have promoted and adopted his message of open, transparent government,” Corey said.

DiNapoli issued a report in late October criticizing the State Legislature for repeatedly diverting funds from the state's Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund over the past several years.

State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli traveled to the North Country Dec. 12 to celebrate the holidays with the Essex County Democratic Committee. DiNapoli spoke about the need for smarter spending at the state level and congratulated Essex County Democrats on their recent election victories.

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According to the report, only 35 percent of the money in the fund has gone to repair roads and bridges since 1991. He pointed to the Crown Point Bridge as a specific example of crucial infrastructure that fell into severe disrepair as a result.

“Knowing he put out that report was part of why we wanted him to come here,” said Corey.

DiNapoli took time during the dinner to speak with Denton Publications, and was asked about his report and other issues facing the state.

“We need to address this problem, and if we don’t do it right, we’re going to have more emergency situations like the one we had here in Essex County,” he said.

He also stated that while the state works to cut its spending, it should do so in a way that doesn’t just shift the burden to local municipalities.

“It’s not going to be easy,” he said, stressing the need to reduce spending by consolidating services at the state and

local levels. “We need to recognize that we don’t have the money to do everything people would like us to do.”

Speaking in front of those present at the dinner, DiNapoli emphasized his desire for the state to get its spending under control.

One of the challenges facing the state right now, DiNapoli said, is that its revenue streams have been diminished significantly by an ailing financial sector. That, combined with deficit spending year after year, is draining state resources so much that it does not have enough money to fulfill appropriations in the current budget year.

“If we make decreases in the middle of the year that affect schools, that affect local governments, we’re putting the whole state in a state of crisis management,” he said. “We need to get together a budget that will hold together and not fold mid-year.”

DiNapoli also renewed his call for better funding of roads, bridges, and other infrastructure projects.

“We analyze that there is at least $80 billion of infrastructure funding that is needed over the next several years that we don’t have the money for,” he said.

Also present at the dinner was Essex County District Attorney Julie Garcia, who lost her recent re-election bid after having been endorsed by Essex County Democrats. Garcia, who remains a Republican, spoke briefly, thanking those present for their support.

A notable absence was Jay Supervisor Randy Douglas, who is expected to be chosen as the next chair of the Essex County Board of Supervisors after receiving significant support from many Republicans on the board. Corey said his town was holding a special Christmas party for its employees that same evening, which required his presence.

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NORTHCOUNTRYSPCA Jim LaForest • 963-8782

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r. Scrooge came to the Whallonsburg Grange last Saturday and his visit made over 100 people happy. Of course Mr. Scrooge looked an awful lot like Chris Jones and the ghosts seemed most life like. This warm and enjoyable evening last Saturday was arranged by Ted Cornell. While I enjoyed the evening and my small, but vital part upon which the success of the whole Christmas Carol of Dickens’ hinged, the most fun I had was listening to Janice Moran, Jane Demar Perry and Shirley Cross LaForest talk about their childhood past Christmas Eves at the Grange when Santa came, brought gifts to all the children, passed out to each child one of those little rectangle boxes of Christmas candy and a tangerine. The three of them talked about the children jumping up and down in excitement, the parents smiling so wide that they almost broke their faces apart, the warm cider and games. Of course they knew that Santa was real because he knew their names and some of their secret wishes.

The last Town Board meeting of 2009 was held last Thursday and a long discussion of the Sewer system took place. This was Ron Jackson’s last meeting after eight

years of being the supervisor. No one has worked as long, hard, and with as much perseverance as Ron. The good news is that his very active life is merely going on to a new challenge. Go well into the night and day, Ron. Big surprise at the Essex Town Hall where Town Historian Shirley, has produced a short eight-and-a-half-minute photo show on a computer with a 24” monitor. This present show includes recordings of Leila Wells narrating her adventures on a frozen Lake Champlain. The show runs continuously, so the next time you’re around the Town Hall come in and spend a fun eight minutes. Hey, they’re free. Not only that, but new ones will be put into action every few weeks.

Now remember, every one, brain fuzz to those people using the ACLU politically correct “happy holidays.” Its Christmas time! Always has been and always will be.

By the by, I wonder why we all have to listen to those Spanish translations with which we are being bombarded. Personally, I am pleased that the "happy holidays" people at the ACLU have added these Spanish translations to recordings such as ExLax suppository advertising.

WESTPORT Colin Wells • WestportNYNews@gmail.com

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urnout was so good for the public meeting about the proposed school generator on Dec. 10 that they had to hold it in the cafeteria, not the school library as originally planned. The school board members lined up at a table facing the audience, flanked by Superintendent Gallagher and other knowledgeable WCS staff members. Also present were the lead engineering consultant, David Whitford (a WCS alumnus), and financial consultant Charles Bastian, who answered technical questions about the financing.

Dr. Gallagher's initial statement gave a brief history of the project, going back almost a decade, when the Town Board first identified the school as a possible emergency shelter. Dr. Gallagher sketched the numerous discussions that the school board has had over the years about the need for a generator at the school, and pointed out that Westport is the "last school in the North Country" to put one in.

After Dr. Gallagher's statement, there were lots of questions from the audience, which was highly engaged in the issue. I counted 17 speakers, many of whom asked several questions. I was impressed by both the high quality of the questions and the knowledge and dedication of those who answered them, including several school board members. As always, Dr. Gallagher gave as good as he got—there were some good-spirited fireworks, which I'm all for,

but everyone stayed civil and respectful, which I would venture speaks very well of our community.

The main takeaway point on the funding is that of the roughly $500,000 cost of the project, most will come from state aid, which we were assured is not subject to possible budget cuts. Westport taxpayers will pay for only $186,000, or about $12,000 a year for 15 years. This comes out to a few bucks per $100,000 worth of assessed property. The fine print on the aid is what makes it financially advantageous to bundle other smaller projects (like the tennis court) into the project.

Ben Sudduth read an eloquent and wellargued letter from his daughter Mallory, who couldn't attend the meeting because she had an away basketball game. Her family's record of community volunteerism gives Mallory an excellent perspective on the very real ways that the proposed generator would improve the ability of responders to serve others in emergency circumstances. Well done, Mallory!

You get to cast your vote at the school on Dec. 22. And we've got another, even bigger public project in the works: the proposed new municipal building. There are two very important public information meetings on that project coming up at the Town Hall, on Dec. 17 and 21, at 7 p.m.

More on that next week.

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e have mentioned in the past a number of ways you can help the NCSPCA; here is another way you can help out. Kris and Jim Harding, the new owners of Cornerstone in Elizbethtown, are setting aside a percentage of their profits for the shelter's benefit.

Cornerstone features handmade gifts by over 200 American artists, and a wide selection of locally produced gourmet foods; perfect for stocking stuffers. The shop is located on Water Street, across from Radio Shack. They are open daily except Sunday.

You can reach them at 873-9130.

We would also like to announce the upcoming Literary Evening with Russell

Banks, author of Cloudsplitter, Rule of the Bone, Affiction, and The Sweet Hereafter to benefit the NCSPCA. The event will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Whallonsburg Garage, the corner of Route 22 and Walker Road, Whallonsburg. The suggested donation is $10.

For ongoing information regarding cuurent events, recent newsletters, and animals available for adoption, please visit our website, www.ncspca.gov. The website is a great way to learn more about our organization, how to apply for adoption, and just general interesting stuff about the pets who are waiting for their forever homes.

WILLSBORO Janice Allen • 963-8912 • allens@willex.com

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ur community now resembles the Christmas card winter scene that most of us associate with winter in the North Country. It is such a joy to ride around the community after darkness sets in, to see all the outside decorations.

The town crew did a great job of lighting the big tree in the downtown moment area and then all the trees along the river side down to the band stand are in all blue lights this year. Once again the Beautification Committee has supplied the not for profit buildings with fresh green wreaths and the traditional red bows.

To alert you that do outside decorating, once again this year the Beautification Committee is sponsoring the Holiday decorating contest here in Willsboro with prizes. The judging will take place on Sunday Dec. 20 starting at 6:30 p.m., so be sure that your display is lighted up soon after darkness starts to fall. Areas to be judged are Best of Show, $100; Most Spiritual, $50; Most Traditional, $50; and Most Magical, $50. In case of bad weather the judging will take place the following evening, Dec. 21, at the same time. Have you noticed Ben & Glen’s house on Main Street? Wow, well lighted up.

Another great joy this season for me has been to attend the two area choral concerts; they set a great mood for the holiday.

Many thanks to the chorus members for their dedicated hours of practice to make these concerts possible, both events were well attended.

Craft selections of area crafters at the library are worth checking out for possible Holiday gifts. Once again this year the Willsboro United Methodist Church is participating in adopting a family for Christmas, to help them have a merry celebration, this is done in connection with the Families First Organization. A group of students at the local school are collecting useful gift items to send to the Military troops.

The Local Fire Department held their annual election of persons to serve on their Board of Commissioners, the winner this year by one vote was Shawn Gillilland. So you see, every vote does count, and one can never know the winner until the election is over. Another great service that senior citizens could take advantage of from the Office of The Aging, is to have them review your options for prescription drug plans to see if your could get a better deal, the window to make any changes ends on Dec. 31. I found this to be very helpful, so if interested contact the Office of the Aging soon at 1-877-464-1637.

Sam Marcotte has retired now and his family thought he should get his Christmas gift early, so now he has the care of a seven week old puppy that follows him all around. This should occupy his time.

Happy Birthday to Mary Hislop 12/14, Jack Wintermute 12/17, Wendy Ball 12/21, Lucas Strong 12/22, Alice Wand 12/22, Jameson Russell 12/24, Rhonda Belzile 12/24, Alberta Curran 12/25.

H1N1 Clinic to be held Dec. 30 PORT HENRY — The Essex County Public Health Department will be offering a free H1N1 Flu vaccine clinic on Wednesday, Dec. 30, from 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. by appointment only at the Knights of Columbus at 72 South Main Street in Port Henry.

This clinic is for everyone six months of age and older who want the vaccine, including those who are not in the CDC target groups. Please call 873-3500 to request an appointment for this clinic.

Children through nine years of age who need the second dose of H1N1 vaccine will

also be served at this clinic. The recommended space between doses of H1N1 flu vaccine is 28 days. For the Dec. 30 clinic children would need to have received their first dose on or before Dec. 2.

Essex County Public Health Department will be returning to schools within Essex County and will be offering additional community H1N1 clinics starting in January 2010. Please look for updates on Essex County Public Health Department’s website: www.co.essex.ny.us/PublicHealth or call 873-3500.

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SATURDAY December 19, 2009

OPINION • VALLEY NEWS - 5

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Alternatives to the tried and true poinsettia

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f you are looking to give someone a holiday plant, and you would like it to be different, don’t worry.

There are plenty of alternatives to the tried and true poinsettia.

Norfolk Island Pine are fun because they look like a traditional pine with layers of branches. These are houseplants and will not live outside during the winter. Norfolk Island Pines are very unforgiving if they dry out too much.

They will show their displeasure with a multitude of brown needles. These houseplants are best kept indoors on the cool side at 65 degrees Fahrenheit.

Amaryllis are magnificent tropical looking bulbs that can easily be kept year after year. The bigger the bulb the more flowers produced. It usually takes four to six weeks for flowers to form after planting the bulb. Amaryllis need high light and a periodic turn of the pot to keep them from flopping to one side.

Cyclamens are a popular winter flowering plant known for their attractive foliage as well as flowers. The flowers, which can last two to three months, hover above the foliage like butterflies of pink, red or white. The leaves are dark green with silver markings. To maximize cyclamen’s flowering period, give the plant bright light such as an east window and cool conditions with 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit at night and 60 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit during

the day.

Cyclamens also appreciate high humidity. Fill a shallow pan with pebbles and water. Set the cyclamen on an inverted dish just above the water line. Cyclamens need evenly moist soil. Keep water off the crown of the plant. If the leaves turn yellow or the buds fail to open, the problem could be hot dry atmosphere, lack of water or insufficient light.

Most of the plants sold as Christmas cactus are actually Thanksgiving cactus. High temperatures or excessive drying will cause the flowers to wilt and drop. Christmas cactus are one of the easiest holiday plants to rebloom next year, but plan on them as Thanksgiving guests.

Anne Lenox Barlow is the horticulture educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension in Clinton County. CCE offices may be reached in Clinton County at 561-7450; Essex County, 9624810; and Franklin County, 483-7403. E-mail your questions to askMG@cornell.edu.

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I’m sure the Traffic can settle in splitting the load between the two Ferries in workable manner. Why should either community, Crown Point, or Essex and their surrounds, have to suffer a two hour detour because of the bridge closure fiasco?

To the editor: Closing the Essex Ferry so that two ferries could be used at Crown Point solves one problem while creating another.

The current use of the Essex Ferry is considerably more than the quoted number of 100 per day. Since I live across from it I estimate it is now running 500 to 1,000 cars and trucks a day.

I’m president of Old Adirondack in Willsboro and our cedar is delivered from trucks using that Ferry and our shavings are shipped to farms in Vermont using that Ferry. It will hurt our operations if that Ferry closes.

Since the crossing is so short at Crown Point and only takes three minutes by Ferry it would seem one Ferry can handle the traffic and the other winter capable ferry could keep the Essex crossing open. That would balance the traffic and prevent Essex, Keeseville and Willsboro businesses from making long trips to either Crown Point or the Plattsburgh Ferry which adds one to two hours if one needed to

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I asked that this letter be either read or distributed to the people attending this meeting so my feelings and thoughts are heard. Although I am a student here, I feel that I am a part of the future of Westport. Westport isn’t just a town, Westport is a close knit community. It’s a place where your neighbor looks out for you and you do the same for them, just because it’s the right thing to do!

I believe that acquiring the generator for not only the school but for the community is the right thing to do. This is not something that will only be used for the school but for the community. A few years ago there was a terrible wind storm that hit this region in the month of February and just about the entire town was left with no power, which for many means no heat, and for some no place to turn to. Luckily, Westport is blessed with the Westport/Wadhams Fire Dept.’s and the Westport Emergency Squad and the Ladies Auxiliary. While the firemen and EMS people were out hooking up generators and checking on people, the Ladies Auxiliary was cooking hot meals for countless people within our community. A lot of my family members belong to the Westport Fire Department, Emergency Squad or Ladies Auxiliary. I have had first hand experience on what it is like trying to cook in very close quarters using one stove! It is difficult to say the least. The shelter was not at the Firehouse and all of the food had to be transported as well. The school cafeteria is the perfect place. Space to cook and space to serve food.

The school should have the generator because it IS large enough to house many people in the event of a natural disaster. Does anyone remember the ice storm? We were lucky to only be without power for about 24

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hours, there were many areas that were weeks without power. The school is the perfect place for the shelter because it is big enough to hold many and there are many rooms that can be used for different purposes. Like the gym for instance, you can split it in half if you had to. One half could be used for people to sit and read or play games or rest and the other half could be used for other activities. The auditorium could be where people can sleep. My point being, the school is a versatile place and should be used in the event of an emergency.

The discussion about the generator shouldn’t be filled with drama as it has been. Yes this is a big money factor, but money isn’t everything. Would you rather spend the money to buy a generator to go in the school and help people in YOUR community, or would you rather see people have no power, no heat and no place to go. What would you choose?

There is a motto that I live by and that motto is “The Other Fellow First.” You as a person might have to make some sacrifices, like paying a little more for the generator, but US as a community will benefit from it. Getting the generator, I think, is the right choice you should make, because this, this is a positive effect that won’t just help you but the community and I think when making these decisions we need to think of the community first.

I hope now after reading or listening to my letter, you can embrace my motto and think about how others will be effected by your decisions. So let’s chose to make Westport a better place for everyone!

Mallory Sudduth Editor’s Note: This letter was submitted to be read at a Dec. 10 meeting of the Westport Central School Board of Education. Mallory Sudduth is a sophomore at Westport. This letter has not been edited in any way so as to display the true writing skills of the author.

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ADIRONDACK CRYPTOGRAM

SATURDAY December 19, 2009

Forgiveness: Isn’t it time?

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lmost everyone has felt hurt or insulted by someone in their lives. Occasionally, someone really gets under your skin and then we feel righteous in our anger. We tell ourselves that this instance is different and that there is no forgiving and no letting go.

Anger is not an alchemy that will ever make you well. Sadly, I know people that have held grudges that go all the way back to grade school. It’s of little consequence what the genesis of your anger is; an unfaithful partner, an egotistical boss or a disloyal friend; the effect is the same.

Holding on to anger is like feeding yourself poison and hoping that someone else will get sick. If someone has made you angry and has not apologized or has not appealed to you for forgiveness, chances are they do not know that they have hurt you or they know and do not care that they have hurt you. In both instances you are left powerless.

Holding on to anger can make you sick emotionally and physically. Dr. Robert Enright, PhD, has been researching the connection between forgiveness and physiology for fifteen years. The outcome of his work identified that less-forgiving people suffer more chronic illnesses. Heart disease, diabetes and an array of other diseases are profoundly affected by holding grudges because grudges are experienced in the body as another form of stress.

An important first step is rescripting the story that plays in your head when you think of your grudge. Holding on to a grudge maintains you in a fixed position as a victim and giving over your energy and power to your grudge and to the person that has offended you. By recasting your story, you empower yourself to write an ending or a happy ending. You take the power back.

Forgiveness is a skill that can be acquired like any other. Dr. Luskin from the Forgiveness Project developed a technique called

PERT or Positive Emotion Refocusing Technique to help reduce anger-related stress. Those that successfully learned to utilize the technique experienced a 70% decrease in hurt feelings.

They also experienced decreases in headaches, stomachaches, dizziness, tiredness and muscle tension.

By Scot Hurlburt The Forgiveness Project suggested several steps toward forgiveness that anyone might employ. Talk to someone that you rust about your feelings. Consider first that forgiveness is for you and no one else. Forgiveness doesn’t mean that you approve of what happened to cause your anger; rather it is a necessary step in letting go of your anger. Remind yourself that the hurt that you are experiencing is coming from your feelings right now, not from weeks, months or years ago. Know that bad feelings will come back again; prepare yourself by learning a relaxation technique such as progressive muscle relaxation, mediation, prayer or another technique of your choosing. Discipline yourself in not replaying the hurtful incident over and over; it will keep your grudge alive. Live a happy and meaningful life; the best message that you can send the offender.

Stop relinquishing your power and energy to the person that hurt you. You are not the victim any longer.

As we approach the holiday season, forgiveness may be the greatest gift that you can give yourself and to others around you.

It is not easy and it does take practice, however forgiveness can make a dramatic difference in your life. The good news is that you control forgiveness completely. Is there someone out there that you can forgive today? Remember, all kids count.

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Scot Hurlburt can be reached by e-mail at hurlburt@wildblue.net

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Jill Cataldo’s ‘case of the confused cashier’

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as this ever happened to you? You finish filling your cart with the week’s groceries, head to the checkout lane and place your items on the conveyor belt. The cashier announces the total and you hand over a nice stack of coupons. Then, the cashier pauses. You hear the words, “I don’t think we take coupons from the Internet.” The cashier hands them back to you and you ponder what to do next.

While most of my shopping trips run smoothly, occasionally even your Coupon Queen encounters a cashier issue or two. So what do we shoppers do?

One of our biggest tools to deal with checkout problems is the store’s coupon policy. Most stores have a written policy that states exactly how they handle coupons presented in the checkout lane. Many stores post the policies on their Web sites and others have a copy at the customer service counter in the store itself.

What’s in a coupon policy? Information that shoppers can use to better plan our shopping trips! Coupon policies state specifics such as, We accept Internet coupons, We accept expired coupons or We accept competitors’ coupons. Everything we need to know about what kinds of coupons our stores should accept is spelled out for us right in the store’s policy.

Armed with this knowledge, well-informed shoppers know exactly what coupons our stores should accept! The most commonly heard issue with cashiers does involve the store’s acceptance of printable Internet coupons. If you’re told that the store does not accept them, ask to see a copy of the store’s coupon policy. Most grocery stores and supermarkets do accept Internet coupons that are legitimately printed and are not photocopies.

Unfortunately, due to the rise in coupon fraud, stores are getting more stringent about the kinds of Internet coupons that they will accept. Most legitimate Internet coupons contain a unique ID or barcode identifier and several other key features that stores use to ascertain a coupon’s validity. And any time the Coupon Information Corporation, a nonprofit organization that monitors coupon fraud, identifies a new, counterfeit coupon, it sends stores an alert to watch for coupons known to be fraudulent or counterfeit.

However, when a fraud alert goes out, sometimes it has a rip-

ple effect. Our stores learn a new counterfeit coupon has been spotted in circulation. Instead of homing in on the specific coupon mentioned in the alert, some cashiers may find it easier not to accept any Internet coupons. This not only hurts shoppers, it hurts stores, too, since the large number of Internet coupons are legitimate

By Jill Cataldo and perfectly fine for the store to accept. Marketers reimburse stores for the full value of every coupon shoppers redeem, whether the coupon ran in the newspaper, appeared in newspaper inserts, was found on a product package or was printed legitimately from the Internet.

Would you like another piece of the cashier/coupon policy puzzle? I’ve heard from many cashiers that they get very little training on their store’s coupon policy. This puts coupon-savvy shoppers in an unusual situation. It’s possible that you may be more familiar with a store’s coupon policy than the cashier is. If you find yourself in this situation, never force the issue. Simply ask the cashier to check the store’s policy with the manager. You can politely let the cashier know that you’ve read it to make sure that all of the coupons you’re presenting are acceptable.

A cashier issue most likely stems from a little confusion that isn’t the cashier’s fault at all. A cashier who questions your coupons may simply be trying to protect the store and do what they believe is right. We’ll continue to discuss commonly heard cashier coupon issues in the weeks ahead.

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LaVigne takes over Essex County DPW Deputy promoted to superintendent with outgoing salary

By Matt Bosley matt@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — Essex County DPW superintendent Fred Buck will retire at the end of 2009, giving way for his deputy, Anthony LaVigne, to succeed him.

The Essex County Board of Supervisors voted on a resolution Dec. 7 to appoint LaVigne as DPW superintendent effective Jan. 1, 2010.

The resolution was met with some opposition, however, as some supervisors made a last-ditch effort to trim the salary of the position.

As part of the resolution, LaVigne was set to make an annual salary of $85,640 as superintendent; the same salary Buck was allotted in 2009.

“I support Tony one hundred percent. I think that he has the ability and the experience, and he will be an excellent candidate for Essex County,” said Lewis Supervisor David Blades. “What I do not support is the salary.”

Blades suggested the salary be reduced to $80,000, arguing neither of the appointments to department heads for Real Property and Personnel received the outgoing salary of their predecessors.

St. Armand Supervisor Joyce Morency argued that the higher salary was justified, however, noting that LaVigne has been working as second-in-command of the DPW for the better part of two decades.

“If we were going out to look for someone else they wouldn’t know dittily squat about any town or any roads or any jail in Essex County,” Morency said. “You have a man here that knows every pot hole in Essex County on county roads in every town.

The fact that he has all this knowledge and he has

Essex County DPW superintendent Fred Buck (left) will retire effective Dec. 31. His deputy, Anthony LaVigne (right) will become the new head of the department as the Essex County Board of Supervisors agreed to appoint him with Buck’s outgoing salary.

New Extra Helpings menu announced ELIZABETHTOWN — The Essex County Youth Bureau announces the latest selections through the Extra Helpings program of the Regional Food Bank.

The Extra Helpings menu, for $21, features a 6-7 lb. roasting chicken, one pound mild bulk sausage roll, one and a half pounds 100-percent home-style beef patties, 2 pounds boneless pork chops, a two-pound bag of onions, and a fivepound bag of potatoes.

Special number one, for $13, features six pounds of sweet Italian rope sausage.

Special number two, for $20, features 10 pounds of I.Q.F. boneless skinless chicken breast.

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earned it while working for us I think he is entitled to this amount of money.”

Elizabethtown Supervisor Noel Merrihew argued in favor of the amendment, noting that it would be consistent with the salaries granted to the other incoming department heads, both of whom had several years of prior experience.

“We can always go forward and increase the salary,” said Merrihew, “but historically, I have never seen in minutes, where we have decreased the salary of a department head.”

Willsboro supervisor Lori Lincoln-Spooner said the $80,000 would be more than appropriate, given that it is still a hefty raise from LaVigne’s current salary of $70,990.

County Manager Dan Palmer said that the $85,640 salary was technically a reduction because it did not include the 4.25 percent raise Buck would have received going into 2010.

Buck said that the county would also save money be-

cause the salary of the incoming deputy would be considerably less than LaVigne’s current salary. LaVigne has suggested lowering the salary of that position to around $50,000.

Moriah Supervisor Tom Scozzafava said decreasing the salary would not be necessary, especially given LaVigne’s experience in the position. He also argued that LaVigne’s salary would be one of many scrutinized as part of an upcoming review of department head salaries.

“You have to take the personalities out of it and look at the degree of responsibility for the positions, the size of the staff, the size of the budgets that they are overseeing and so on,” said Scozzafava. “DPW is one of the largest departments in Essex County with a tremendous amount of responsibility that our constituents depend on daily to see that that department runs effectively.”

The amendment to reduce LaVigne’s salary ultimately failed as only Merrihew,

Blades, Lincoln-Spooner, and Essex Supervisor Ron Jackson voted in favor of it.

The board then passed the resolution officially appointing LaVigne, with only Lincoln-Spooner voting against it.

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The training will be held from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Cornell Cooperative Extension Building at the Essex County Fairgrounds, 3 Sisco Street, Westport.

This training is required for all contractors working on projects that disturb more than 1 acre of soil and have a stormwater permit from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. The permit will require that contractors moving dirt at those sites have at least one certified employee on site after May 1, 2010.

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SATURDAY December 19, 2009

Westport sisters to volunteer overseas

By Matt Bosley matt@denpubs.com WESTPORT — Alyssa and Kelsey Carroll will soon be taking a two-month trip to Jamaica; but not for vacation.

Instead, these sisters will be volunteering as part of a community support program through Projects Abroad, an organization that organizes volunteer projects overseas for college students.

Alyssa, a TV, Radio, and Film major at Plattsburgh State University, said she found out about the program while searching for overseas volunteer opportunities to take part in while planning to take a semester off from college.

“I wanted to go somewhere where they spoke English,” explained Alyssa.

Alyssa shared her plan with Kelsey, who is currently a senior at Westport Central School. Kelsey jumped at the chance to come along.

Situated in the middle of Jamaica and away from the resorts in Negril and Montego Bay, Alyssa and Kelsey will be working with children in orphanages and children's homes, helping kids to learn life-skills that parents would normally teach.

“We’re going to be working in a preschool with children ages three to six,” said Alyssa. “A lot of the kids that go there are orphans, so they don’t really have a parent in their lives.”

In addition to their work in an orphanage, they will also get the chance to contribute to other projects, such as helping refurbish local schools and orphanages, and generally lending a hand where it’s needed.

“Our Care and Community programs are not only some of the most challenging placements but are also some of our most rewarding,” said Tom Pastorius, vice president of Projects Abroad. “Volunteers really get to make an impact on

these kids’ lives. Overall, it is just a great opportunity for volunteers to give back to local communities, take part in meaningful work and experience a different culture.”

The two sisters are certainly no stranger to volunteer work or working with children. Both have spent time babysitting and working with younger children through the Westport Youth Commission and the Boquet River Theatre Festival.

“We’ve had to do a lot of volunteer work through the school,” said Alyssa, noting that Westport requires 20 hours of community service to graduate.

“I think it’s important if you have an opportunity to help someone else to take full advantage of that opportunity,” Kelsey added.

While in Jamaica, the Carroll sisters will stay with a host family in a part of the island without modern conveniences like internet and widespread electricity.

“I think it will help us become more appreciative of what we have here,” said Alyssa. “We’re incredibly lucky growing up in an area like this.”

Both girls said they are looking forward to learning about a different culture, and have been told about the welcoming spirit of Jamaica’s people.

Despite stepping into an entirely new place, Alyssa and Kelsey have few reservations besides overcoming the mild language difference. Most Jamaicans speak english, but in a unique dialect known as Patois.

Their time there won’t be entirely without play, however. The two will have their weekends off to travel to other parts of the island and spend time with their host families and fellow volunteers.

“It’s an hour-and-a-half drive to the beach,” said Alyssa, ”but I’m sure we’ll do that at least once while we’re there.”

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Alyssa and Kelsey Carroll of Westport will travel to Jamaica in January and February as part of a volunteer program through Projects Abroad. The two will help care for children in an orphanage.

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Douglas was recently appointed to the executive committee of the New York State Association of Counties. He is chair of the county transportation sub-committee and was highly involved in the rerouting of the county public transportation system following the closure of the Champlain Bridge.

The Douglas family has a long history of holding elected office in Jay. Douglas’ father, Thomas A. Douglas, served as Jay supervisor from 1972-80 and from 1998-2000. His

grandfather, Arthur J. Douglas, served as Jay supervisor from 1966-72. All were Democrats.

“Six years ago I was not prepared to be chairman of this board,” said Douglas, “but I am now ready and able to serve the people of Essex County to the best of my ability.”

WNBZ reporter Jon Alexander contributed to this report

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Bridge From page 1 replacement alternatives which were on display.

The five options include using a long-span steel girder bridge, a segmental concrete bridge, a steel composite cablestayed bridge, a concrete extradosed bridge or a network tied arch bridge.

Photos and a matrix analysis may be reviewed at https://www.nysdot.gov/lakechamplainbridge/alternatives.

Options for commemorating the existing historic bridge were also presented and discussed.

The meetings also addressed demolition plans for the existing bridge, including when and how it is likely to occur.

Artist renderings showing each of the alternatives are also available on NYSDOT’s website at www.nysdot.gov/lakechamplainbridge.

NYSDOT officials also announced that high water has forced the termination of one of the three ferries serving Champlain Valley residents since the closure of the Champlain Bridge.

The Westport-Basin Harbor, Vt., pedestrian ferry has shut down for the season.

The state Department of Transportation and Vermont Agency of Transportation have been subsidizing ferry travel, and the Essex-Charlotte, Vt., and Ticonderoga-Shoreham, Vt., ferries will continue to run.

The independent Ticonderoga Ferry normally closes at the end of October, but its owners agreed to stay open as long as possible while a temporary 24-hour ferry is set up next to the Champlain Bridge.

That free ferry will open by the end of the year, according to the office of Gov. David Paterson.

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Chef Martin From page 1 For Martin, that means buying much of his meat through a regional food cooperative made up of farms and fishermen throughout New England. The restaurant’s cheese comes largely from Clover Mead Farm in Keeseville, apples from Peru, and vegetables from Essex and Westport. In all cases, it’s grown without the use of synthetic chemicals.

“It makes better food for a lot of reasons,” said Martin. “It is grown in the way the spirits and the gods intended it to be grown.”

Martin’s views are echoed by Nanette Maxim, the author of the Gourmet article.

Through a recount of her travels through the area, Maxim persuades readers that they can experience the same rejuvenating experience in both the scenery and food of the Adirondacks.

Maxim stated in the article that the North Country’s “foragers, cheese makers, chefs, and pork, beef, and poultry producers have put the North Country on the culinary map.”

Many other well-known venues were mentioned in Maxim’s article as well, such as Elizabethtown’s Deer ’s Head Inn, which

also makes use of many local foods. Dogwood Bread Company in Wadhams was also given a brief mention.

“We’re very fortunate here because there are such wonderful farms,” said Martin.

“The love and passion they put into what they produce is equal to the love and passion we have for what we’re doing here in the restaurant.”

And many of those farms are starting to use new methods to extend their growing seasons. Juniper Farms in Westport, where Martin buys vegetables for his salads, is using high-tunnel greenhouses that allow for the near year-round production of some produce.

“We’re still getting greens from him, whereas before he would have ended in September,” said Martin, noting they are as fresh and crisp as ever.

“It does not hinder the quality on any level,” he added, but noted the flavors do change between what is harvested in the summer and late fall.

Martin hopes that the demand for locally produced food will continue to grow as time goes on.

“That’s the philosophy we carry through with the plate,” he said. “It’s as much personal as it is professional.”

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PLATTSBURGH — NewsChannel 5 has partnered once again with the Marine Corps League and the Salvation Army for its tenth annual “Toys for Kids” campaign. This year ’s campaign is sponsored by Citizen’s Bank and Della Auto Group.

Now through Christmas Eve, viewers are invited to drop off a new, unwrapped toy at the station’s locations in Colchester and Plattsburgh during regular business hours Monday through Friday. Alternatively, toys may be placed in one of the many red toy collection barrels located at businesses and organizations all across the region.

NewsChannel 5 Chief Meteorologist Tom Messner is again spokesperson for the campaign.

“This has been a really tough year for a lot of our friends and neighbors,” said Messner, “and we’re asking people to give extra generously to make sure every child has something to smile about on Christmas morning.

It means so much to the kids and their parents.”

A list of barrel locations for those who would like to donate toys can be found on the station’s website, wptz.com. Application information for people who need toy/gift assistance is also available on the site.

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If you are able to visit this gentleman, please contact RSVP at 546-3565 or e-mail RSVP@logical.net

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ECH Auxiliary gives boost to hospital ELIZABETHTOWN — The Elizabethtown Community Hospital Auxiliary is donating over $10,000 worth of new items to the hospital.

Thanks to the hard work and dedication of auxiliary members and through the generosity of the community, the group was able to raise over $12,000 in 2009. These funds are used toward the purchase of items that hospital managers weren’t able to include in departmental budgets.

According to Laura Sells-Doyle, auxiliary president, the members enjoy being part of a group that is both conscientious and generous.

“Every penny that we raise is accounted for; we track expenses and profits diligently,” she said “At the end of the year, we put all proceeds toward patient care items; or items that may make a department work just a bit more efficiently. It’s incredibly rewarding.”

This year, the Elizabethtown Community Hospital Auxiliary is donating items that will improve both patient experience and staff productivity.

The new chemotherapy and infusion unit will be receiving individual TVs that attach to each chair so that patients can choose their favorite show while receiving treatment. The medical records department is receiving carts to make the transport of medical charts and records much easier.

The Westport Health Center will be receiving new waiting room furniture which, according to Manager Robin Dunning, will be a welcome addition to the facility.

“It will make the space so much more inviting for patients,” said Dunning. “We’re absolutely thrilled.”

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“There’s no doubt that access to fresh air and sunshine helps patients both physically and emotionally,” said Victoria Savage, nurse manager of the inpatient unit. “We can’t wait to spruce up the patio space this spring.”

Hospital Administrator Rod Boula expressed his appreciation for the auxiliary’s efforts.

“In my 25-year career in healthcare, I have never encountered a more active auxiliary,” he said. “As a not-for-profit hospital, it’s often necessary to trim budgets. There are many items that our departments would like to have but unfortunately, they are simply not top priority.

It’s wonderful of the auxiliary to support the hospital in this way.”

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Westport Federated Church Christmas Eve Service Candlelight, Carols, and Lessons at 7:00pm 962-8293 St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Service at 7pm Dec. 25 - Christmas Day Service at 8:30am 962-8610 Westport Bible Church Dec. 20 - Caroling - Meeting at the Church at 5:30 The Horce Nye Elizabethtown Community Hospital and Keene Valley Neighborhood House Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Service at 7pm No Christmas Day Services

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Throughout the year, the auxiliary holds various fundraisers to support its cause including Dinner @ 8 and an annual Scavenger Hunt. The group sells homemade pies at Thanksgiving, makes Valentine’s Day gift baskets, sells flower bulbs in the spring and organizes other fundraising events throughout the year.

The auxiliary also purchases magazine subscriptions for patients, awards an annual $500 scholarship, and stocks the Emergency Room with necessities for patients who find themselves there unexpectedly and empty-handed.

In addition, the auxiliary ensures that patients receive presents on Christmas Eve. The Elizabethtown Community Hospital Auxiliary has been in existence for over 50 years. The group meets on a monthly basis and new members are always welcome. Contact the hospital’s community relations department at 873-3003 for more information.

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Oakland, a trained air-scent dog with Champlain Valley K-9 Search and Rescue Unit, visited Keeseville Elementary School Dec. 11 to thank students there for a penny drive that raised $586 to go toward stem-cell replacement surgery of a torn achilles tendon in his leg. The K-9 Unit has relied on donations to cover most of the cost of the several-thousand-dollar surgery.

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Westport to hold public information meetings WESTPORT — The Town of Westport, Westport Fire District and Westport Central School will be holding two public information meetings on the proposed Westport Municipal Center. The first session will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday Dec. 17 and the second session will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21. Both meetings will be at the Town Hall.

The format will include a presentation by the engineer of the conditions of the present facilities, presentation by the engineer of the proposed design of the new facility, short presentation by members of the committee that has developed the project and then question and answer period.

The committee that has been working on this project wants to get feedback from the public before making any recommendations to their respective boards. Any one desiring more information about these meeting may call the Westport Town Office at 962-4419.

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Pictured, from left are Thomas Provoncha, Essex County American Legion Commander, Ticonderoga American Legion Post #224; Peggy Lamb, Lodge Photographer, Ticonderoga Lodge #1494; Richard A. Nadeau, Exalted Ruler Ticonderoga Lodge #1494; Debbie Witherwax, Keeseville Lodge #2072; Dan Witherwax, DDGER, Keeseville Lodge #2072; Dean Frasier, PER Trustee, Ticonderoga Lodge #1494; David Carr, NY State Elks President, Ticonderoga Lodge #1494; and Ed Baniak, National Veterans Service Representative, Watervliet Elks Lodge #1500. were shared with the veterans at the hospital. In addition to the baked goods, the Ticonderoga Black Watch Library donated 150 novels for the library at the hospital.

These organization also presented checks to the National Veterans Service Representative and these monies will be used to purchase equipment needed for the Veterans at the hospital.

Social Center holiday decorating contest ELIZABETHTOWN — The annual Arthur G. Hooper holiday decorating contest, sponsored by the Elizabethtown Social Center, Inc. will be judged Monday, Dec. 21st, from 6-10 p.m. Homes and businesses in New Russia, Elizabethtown, and Lewis will be judged in categories of most original, most beautiful, and the spirit of Christmas. Winners will have their name engraved on a permanent plaque that hangs in the Hale House in Elizabethtown and will receive a gift from the Elizabethtown Social Center.

The winners will be notified by telephone and announced in the Valley News and PressRepublican. Please call the Social Center with directions to your home if you wish to be included in the contest. Anyone with questions, please call the Social Center at 873-6408.

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Public Health to hold H1N1 flu clinic ELIZABETHTOWN — The Essex County Public Health Department will be offering a community H1N1 flu clinic for people within the CDC Target Groups on Monday, Dec. 21 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. by appointment only at their facility at 132 Water St. CDC Target Groups include pregnant women, people who live with or care for children younger than six months of age, healthcare and emergency medical services personnel, persons between the ages of six months and 24 years old, and people age 25-64 who have chronic health disorders or compromised immune systems.

Children through nine years of age who need the second dose of H1N1 vaccine will also be served at this clinic. The recommended space between doses of H1N1 flu vaccine is 28 days. For the Dec. 21 clinic children would need to have received their first dose on or before Nov. 23.

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TICONDEROGA — Ticonderoga’s American Legion Post # 224 and BPOE Elks Lodges #1494 and #2072 made their annual trip to the Veterans Hospital in Albany recently. Each year these organizations come together with a program called “Bake a Dozen for the Vets.”

This year, members of the Ticonderoga and Keeseville communities provided approximately 150 dozen baked goods that

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Jeff lives in Moriah and works in Elizabethtown. In 2008 he began chemotherapy at a hospital nearly an hour away. Recently, he began receiving treatment at Elizabethtown Community Hospital, where he meets with his doctor using a state-of-the-art high-definition television system.

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The hospital’s team of specially-trained nurses and high-tech capabilities, ensure that patients can have this important treatment close to home.

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InBrief Willsboro School seeking committee members Broadway actor Chris Jones portrays Scrooge in the Depot Theatre staged reading of “A Christmas Carol” at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall Dec. 12.

The cast featured several professional and local performers, including Rose Chancler providing keyboard accompaniment.

WILLSBORO — Anyeone interested in serving on Willsboro Central School’s 2010-2011 budget advisory committee should contact Brandy Sweatt at 963-4456 ext. 204. The first meeting is scheduled for Jan. 20, 2010 at 5:30 p.m.

United Way accepting partner applications PLATTSBURGH — The United Way that serves Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties is currently accepting applications from agencies and organizations wishing to become a partner agency of the United Way for fiscal year 2011.

Agencies and organizations wishing to apply may obtain the necessary paperwork by stopping in at the United Way office, located at 45 Tom Miller Road, or by calling 563-0028.

The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m..

All applicants must be a (501-C-3) "Not-for-Profit" organization and show proof of certification. Applications must be postmarked or hand-delivered by 4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010.

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2009 season grinds to a halt A

Submerged stumps in the flowed lands of Lows Lake offer evidence of the dams that were established on the Bog River for industrial purposes. Such signs of man's intrusion are incongruous with a wilderness designation, despite DEC Commissioner Grannis' stated intention to manage the region as such.

Grannis defies APA decision A fter the Adirondack Park Agency voted in October to correct a previously, bungled decision to classify both the lake water and lake bottom of Lows Lake as wilderness, DEC Commissioner Pete Grannis decided to turn the other cheek.

During their September meeting, the APA Board of Commissioners had voted to classify the lands, waters and lake bottom of Lows Lake-Bog River Flow with a wilderness designation by a close 6-4 vote.

The ruling was intended to incorporate most of the waters and the lakebed of Lows Lake/Bog River Flow into the adjacent Five Ponds Wilderness Area. The remainder of the lake was to be classified Primitive, a less restrictive designation that nonetheless prohibits motorized uses.

Following an uproar from local government leaders, combined with the fact that the tenure of one of the APA ‘s state designated commissioners term had expired, a revote was scheduled for the Agency’s October meeting.

In the October revote, three of the state agency designees, including Betsy Lowe, DEC Region 5 director, reversed the decision with a 7-4 vote.

The reversal infuriated several environmental advocacy groups who felt the decision betrayed the facts. Almost immediately, there were rumblings of a potential lawsuit to preserve the protection of the park’s “Finest Canoe Route.”

In the most recent action concerning the Lows Lake classification process, DEC Commissioner Pete Grannis sent a letter to Adirondack Mountain Club Executive Director Neil Woodworth stating that: “Effective immediately, the department will manage Lows Lake as a wilderness lake, subject only to existing riparian rights and the limited floatplane access recently provided for.”

Under the threat of potential lawsuit, Commissioner Grannis wrote in the letter to Woodworth: “I am writing to reconfirm the department’s commitment to establishing a wilderness canoe route through Lows Lake as called for in the Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan.”

Despite the APA Board’s decision, it appears that the DEC commissioner is taking it upon himself to administer Lows Lake under a wilderness classification – even though, based on the APA’s most recent vote, the commissioner ’s promise is not a legally binding agreement.

Grannis told WNBZ Radio that it is the agency’s duty to classify all recently acquired lands and that the State Land Master Plan allows for waters to be included in classification packages.

However, the commissioners statement is in direct conflict with 7-4 decision handed down by the APA’s Board of Commissioners.

DEC Commissioner Grannis further promised in a letter to Woodworth that: “Effective immediately, the department will manage Lows Lake as a wilderness lake, subject only to existing riparian rights and the limited floatplane access recently provided for. I am writing to reconfirm the department’s commitment to establishing a wilderness canoe route through Lows.”

Lows Lake was created when Gus Low created two large dams on the Bog River in the late 1800’s. The dams were rebuilt by the state in the 1980’s. The region contains several private tracts on the lake for which grandfathered riparian rights continue to allow motorized use. By no means, does the region’s character remain consistent with wilderness standards.

Motor vehicles are still used to access a Boy Scout Reservation on the lake via a dirt road that circumscribes mile of shoreline.

The in holdings, with their motorized traffic, combined with the numerous manmade structures are inconsistent with a wilderness designation.

The banning of floatplane use on Lows Lake was accomplished when the Adirondack Mountain Club sued the DEC for allowing their continued use on the popular paddling route.

The float plane ban was driven by paddler ’s complaints that the noise caused by the roar of the float plane’s takeoffs was ruining the peace and solitude of their “wilderness experience.”

Although floatplanes have serviced the region for decades, providing access for numerous visitors, the state never solicited comments from users of this service in the process of making the decision to reclassify the region.

Trips into Lows Lake have been described as vital to the survival of the two remaining floatplane operators in the park.

However, the current land use management plan will eliminate floatplane access on Jan. 1, 2012. With limited access into a comparable fishery, the ban will likely signal the death knell for the only two surviving floatplane services left in the park. It will be the end of an era, as paddlers replace sportsmen as the primary visitors to the region.

s you read this we’ll be closing the curtains on another northern zone hunting season. This time of year is always a tad deflating. Cleaning out the fridge at camp. Making ice fishing plans with lifetime hunting chums that rarely materialize. If only hunting season lasted all year ... the world would be a happier place.

Except for the deer, of course. Oh, and the hunting camp widows. At least the newly wed ones who still miss you when you’re gone.

For my crew this season will be marked by a number of great memories — culminating in one of the largest deer we’ve taken in years. Nevertheless, like most camps, we saw a lot less deer this season, especially does. I’ve heard the same almost universally across the board. Crews that traditionally put a baker ’s dozen on the meat pole hung maybe half that this year.

Interestingly, though, state wildlife officials are predicting that the overall take will be up slightly higher than last year. Senior Wildlife Biologist Ed Reed told me that, in spite of the anecdotal evidence, the “reported take to date is actually a little ahead of last year.”

“We won’t know how this translates into a calculated take until after the season when we can determine the reporting take,” he said.

Reed did say hunters also told him they believe the deer herd seemed smaller this year, and said his personal experience in the woods also followed that trend.

But, he made a good point in that the weather definitely didn’t make life easy on us.

“The weather was horrible for deer hunting most of the season with no snow cover and warm temperatures.

The deer just weren’t moving much, especially during the daylight hours, although I did see quite a bit of buck sign in the woods. Our deer check efforts at meat cutters seemed to be low early in the season, but the past couple of weeks have picked up considerably,” Reed said.

A look at local buck contests shows a similar trend, with a majority of the bucks weighed in the past couple weeks, though most are reporting less deer overall. The weather gods did smile on us the final weekend, and most had at least a day with tracking snow — even in the valleys.

I know a handful of local camps took advantage. The Euba Mills Outlaws in New Russia, for example, more than doubled their season-long take in one weekend, and, word is some guy from E-town named Rabbit broke a long buckless lull with a big-tined eight.

Good stuff.

John Gereau is managing editor of Denton Publications and an avid outdoorsmen. He can be reached at johng@denpubs.com.

CONGRATULATIONS, RABBIT

Joe Hackett is a guide and sportsman residing in Ray Brook.

Contact him at brookside18@adelphia.net

Gary Varmette of Crown Point submitted this photograph of a spike horn piebald deer he shot in Saratoga County on the opening day of the southern zone season, Nov. 21. The deer was approximately 70 percent white with patches of brown and grey. Pictured with Varmette is his cousin, Larry Beemis.

Bill Kohen, of Elizabethtown, shot this massive 8-pointer on the last day of the 2009 northern zone season. The buck weighed 182 pounds after being run ragged chasing does and sparring with other bucks for dominance.

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SATURDAY December 19, 2009

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2009 Memory Tree In Memory Of

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Friday, Dec. 18 CLINTONVILLE — Hoops for Hope Basketball Tournament, AuSable Valley Central School, 1273 State Route 9N, 4 p.m. 8342800.

PLATTSBURGH — Benjamin Bright performs, Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court St., 6 p.m. www.oliveridleys.com.

PLATTSBURGH — Family swim night, CVPH Wellness Center, 295 New York Road, 7-9 p.m. www.townofplattsburgh.com.

ROUSES POINT — Memory Tree Lighting and Ornament Placing, Village of Rouses Point, next to gazebo, 139 Lake St., 7 p.m.

570-8114 to get ornament made in memory or honor of loved one.

CHAZY — “The Real Creator of the Chazy Central Rural School,” Alice T. Miner Museum, 9618 State Route 9, 7-8:30 p.m. 8467336.

MORRISONVILLE — English country dance, Clinton County Fairgrounds, North Country Squares Building, 74 Fairgrounds Road. Beginners, 7 p.m. Dance, 7:30-9 p.m.

563-1834.

WHALLONSBURG — Literary evening with Russell Banks, Whallonsburg Grange Hall, State Route 22, 7:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. 962-4386.

PLATTSBURGH — Eat, Sleep, Funk performs with Shameless Strangers, Monopole, 7 Protection Ave., 10 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH — Mero Factor performs, Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court St., 10 p.m. www.oliveridleys.com.

Saturday, Dec. 19 (Hanukkah ends) DANNEMORA — Breakfast with Santa, Dannemora Volunteer Fire Department, 163 Emmons St., 9-11 a.m.

WILLSBORO — Knights of Columbus Free-Throw Contest, Willsboro Central School, 12 Farrell Road, 9:30 a.m.

LAKE PLACID — Harvest Market, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 12-4 p.m.

MERRILL — Horse-drawn wagon rides with Santa, White Birch Deli Market, 4465 State Route 374, 12-4 p.m. 425-3354.

WEST CHAZY — Sleigh ride with Santa, Atwood Road, 12 p.m.

SARANAC LAKE — Pendragon Theatre production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” Pendragon Theatre, 15 Brandy Brook Lane, 2 p.m. $10 tickets for adults, $5 for stu-

dents.

WEST CHAZY — “Polar Express” viewing, Dodge Library, 9 Fiske Road, 12:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. 493-6131.

CLINTONVILLE — Hoops for Hope Basketball Tournament, AuSable Valley Central School, 1273 State Route 9N, 4 p.m. 8342800.

PLATTSBURGH — Angels and Demons Holiday Benefit for JCEO, Southgate Bar and Lounge, 5131 U.S. Ave., 5 p.m. Gift donations for JCEO to be accepted.

PLATTSBURGH — Bruce Patenaude performs, Irises Café and Wine Bar, 20 City Hall Place, 7-10 p.m.

MORRISONVILLE — Back Porch Band performs, Knight of Columbus, Emory Street, 7-9 pm.

LAKE PLACID — Adirondack Christmas IX, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 7-9 p.m.

WHALLONSBURG — Square dancing with Gary Finney and the Upstate Boys, Whallonsburg Grange Hall, State Route 22, 7-9 p.m. $5 per person, children younger than 12 free. 962-4386.

MORRISONVILLE — Square dancing, North Country Squares Building, Clinton County Fairgrounds, 84 Fairground Lane, 7 p.m. 561-5801.

SARANAC LAKE — Pendragon Theatre production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” Pendragon Theatre, 15 Brandy Brook Lane, 7 p.m. $10 tickets for adults, $5 for students.

PLATTSBURGH — Tree lighting, North Country Cultural Center for the Arts, 23 Brinkerhoff St., 7:30 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH — Doug Abraham performs, Irises Café and Wine Bar, 20 City Hall Place, 8 p.m.-11 a.m.

UPPER JAY — Singer/songwriter John Scarpulla performs, Recovery Lounge, State Route 9N, 8 p.m. 946-8315.

PLATTSBURGH — Sirsy performs, Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court St., 10 p.m. www.oliveridleys.com.

PLATTSBURGH — Crafty Geek Brigade Music Night: Acoustic Punk Show, Coffee Camp, 78 Margaret St., 10 p.m. Featuring Trunks & Tales, Ship Wrecks, Joey Todd, and For the Kid in the Back.

PLATTSBURGH — Eat, Sleep, Funk performs with Shameless Strangers, Mono-

pole, 7 Protection Ave., 10 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 20 PERU — Santa Claus visits, Cricket’s Restaurant, 697 Bear Swamp Road, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Donation of nonperishable food item for food shelf gets $1 off price of brunch.

PLATTSBURGH — Free Christmas dinner, Benji’s Café and Bakery, 103 Margaret St., 12-4 p.m. Dinner open to underprivileged, seniors, and shut-ins. 561-5900.

MERRILL — Horse-drawn wagon rides with Santa, White Birch Deli Market, 4465 State Route 374, 12-4 p.m. 425-3354.

WEST PLATTSBURGH — Children’s Christmas Party, American Legion Post 1619, 219 Rand Hill Road, 12-3 p.m. Open to children up to age 12. 561-8706.

PERU — Children’s Christmas Party, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 309, 710 State Route 22B, 1-4 p.m. Open to children up to age 12. 643-2309.

SARANAC LAKE — Pendragon Theatre production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” Pendragon Theatre, 15 Brandy Brook Lane, 2 p.m. $10 tickets for adults, $5 for students.

DANNEMORA — Community Christmas Party, Dannemora United Methodist Church, 86 Clark St., 5 p.m. Cookie decorating, games and Christmas pageant.

SARANAC LAKE — Pendragon Theatre production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” Pendragon Theatre, 15 Brandy Brook Lane, 7 p.m. $10 tickets for adults, $5 for students.

UPPER JAY — Writer’s Collective meeting, Wells Memorial Library, 12230 State Route 9N, 7 p.m. All writing genres welcome.

946-2644.

SARANAC LAKE — Pendragon Theatre production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” Pendragon Theatre, 15 Brandy Brook Lane, 7 p.m. $10 tickets for adults, $5 for students.

Wednesday, Dec. 23 DANNEMORA — Story hour, Dannemora Free Library, 1168 Cook St., 11:15 a.m.

Ages 3 and older.

PLATTSBURGH — Completely Stranded Improve Comedy Troupe performs, Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court St., 6 p.m. www.oliveridleys.com.

PLATTSBURGH — Storytime, Plattsburgh Public Library, 19 Oak St., 6:30-7:15 p.m.

SARANAC LAKE — Chess club, Lake Flour Bakery, 14 River St., 7 p.m. Open to all, experienced players preferred.

SARANAC LAKE — Pendragon Theatre production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” Pendragon Theatre, 15 Brandy Brook Lane, 7 p.m. $10 tickets for adults, $5 for students.

Thursday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) SARANAC LAKE — Children’s story hour, Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St., 10:30 a.m. 891-4190.

LAKE PLACID — Children’s story hour, Lake Placid Library, 2471 Main St., 10:15 a.m.

Friday, Dec. 25 (Christmas)

Tuesday, Dec. 22 Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library Bookmobile stops: Saranac Town Hall, 3662 Route 3, Saranac, 1-1:45 p.m.; Cadyville Fire House, 2122 Route 3, Cadyville, 2-2:30 p.m.; Roderick Rock Senior Housing, 2025 Route 22B, Morrisonville, 3-3:30 p.m.; Morrisonville Post Office, 1934 Route 22B, Morrisonville, 3:40-4:15 p.m ROUSES POINT — Rouses Point Playgroup, Champlain Children’s Learning Center, 10 Clinton St., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 314-1191.

For children ages 0-6.

PLATTSBURGH — Storytime for preschoolers, Plattsburgh Public Library, 19 Oak St., 10:30-11 a.m.

WEST CHAZY — Sleigh ride with Santa, Atwood Road, 12 p.m.

AUSABLE FORKS — Christmas Day Dinner, Au Sable Forks Volunteer Fire Department, 29 School Lane, 12-2 p.m. Takeouts, deliveries available. 572-5030.

PLATTSBURGH — Elephant Bear performs with Flip the Bus, Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court St., 10 p.m. www.oliveridleys.com.

Saturday, Dec. 26 (Kwanzaa Begins) CHAZY — Open skate sponsored by town of Chazy, Scotts’ Memorial Rink, 52 MacAdam Road, 5-6:20 p.m.

LAKE PLACID — Pendragon Theatre production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 7 p.m. $10 tickets for adults, $5 for students.

PLATTSBURGH — Nite Train performs,

Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court St., 10 p.m. www.oliveridleys.com.

Sunday, Dec. 27 WESTPORT — Pianist Jessica Roemischer, Westport Federated Church, 6486 Main St., 3 p.m. 962-8293.

LAKE PLACID — Pendragon Theatre production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 7 p.m. $10 tickets for adults, $5 for students.

Monday, Dec. 28 Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library Bookmobile stops: Port Kent Post Office, 31 First St., 1:30-2 p.m.; Keeseville Country Gardens, Hill Street, 2:15-2:45 p.m.; Curtains, Curtains, Curtains parking lot, 24 Rectory St., Clintonville, 3-3:30 p.m.; Ada Court, Cliff Haven, 4:15-4:45 p.m.

LAKE PLACID — Pendragon Theatre production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 7 p.m. $10 tickets for adults, $5 for students.

Tuesday, Dec. 29 ROUSES POINT — Rouses Point Playgroup, Champlain Children’s Learning Center, 10 Clinton St., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 314-1191.

For children ages 0-6.

PLATTSBURGH — Storytime for preschoolers, Plattsburgh Public Library, 19 Oak St., 10:30-11 a.m.

DANNEMORA — Family Game and Puzzle Night, Dannemora Free Library, 1168 Cook St., 6-8 p.m. Bring a game or puzzle.

LAKE PLACID — Pendragon Theatre production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 7 p.m. $10 tickets for adults, $5 for students.

Wednesday, Dec. 30 DANNEMORA — Crafts for Kids Day, Dannemora Free Library, 1168 Cook St., 11a.m.-4 p.m.

DANNEMORA — Story hour, Dannemora Free Library, 1168 Cook St., 11:15 a.m.

Ages 3 and older.

SARANAC LAKE — First Night Saranac Lake 2010: A New Year’s Celebration, Downtown, 5:30 p.m.-12 a.m. Admission buttons $12. Children 12 and younger admitted free.

327-3545 or www.firstnightsaranaclake.org.

130 Reading material for some?

This week’s theme: “Teeing off” ACROSS 1 Archie Bunker oath 5 Spice (up) 9 Refracting device 14 Fashions 19 Mercury or Saturn 20 __ fixe 21 Soprano Mitchell 22 Last Olds model 23 Sharp rock used by early hominids?

26 One paid to make hoops, briefly 27 Get rolling 28 __ paradoxes 29 Refinement 31 Fields of study 32 It might be given orally 33 Choose Mounds over Almond Joy? 35 Cavs, on scoreboards 37 Former Giants manager 39 Prone to prying 40 Rained out, e.g.: Abbr.

43 Not gun-shy?

47 Scary movie reaction 49 West Coast wine valley 53 Like the elbow of Rodin's "The Thinker"?

56 "The Kitchen God's Wife" novelist 58 Box 59 Perfumer Chanel 60 Singer Vannelli 62 Reproductive cells 63 Vino __: dry wine 64 Capital of Pakistan's Punjab province

68 Earth tones 70 Anti-park service career advice?

75 Monarch's spouse 76 1980s timekeeping fad 77 Omnia vincit __ 79 Prefix with fauna 80 Speak hoarsely 82 Briny greeting 84 Ocho minus uno 85 Wet floor?

87 According to predictions in the show "Medium"?

92 Bald eagle relative 93 Went two ways 95 Lasso 96 "That's right," quaintly 97 MBA subject 99 Language that gave us "khaki" 101 "M*A*S*H" NCO 103 What Ali did often at the Rumble in the Jungle?

107 Teammate of LeBron 111 Ageless pitcher Satchel 115 "Spamalot" co-creator 116 Major muddle 117 Turkish coins 118 Family auto 119 "Clear skies tonight," to an astronomer?

123 Wind, as a river 124 When la luna rises, usually 125 Falafel holder 126 Blue-green hue 127 Fished using pots, perhaps 128 Turn out 129 Farm team

DOWN 1 "Star Wars" gangster 2 Swiss mathematician 3 Floor, in France 4 12-part belt 5 Skippy competitor 6 Napping 7 Antifreeze brand 8 Ethan Frome's sickly wife 9 And 10 "You eediot!" speaker of cartoons 11 Electrified particle 12 Scornful look 13 4 Seasons hit of 1963 14 Tropical fruits 15 Capital west of Boston, MA 16 Reeves of "Speed" 17 Upright 18 Tender spots 24 Shackle 25 It's up the coast from Napoli 30 Bloated condition?

33 Convergence points 34 Boondocks possessive 36 Afore 38 Source of some '60s trips 40 101-Across's subordinates: Abbr.

41 Studied in detail 42 Extremely unforgiving 44 Richie's dad, to the Fonz 45 African virus 46 Joltless joes?

48 Silly Putty holder 50 Amends 51 Vocalist who gave his farewell performance at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin 52 Santa __: offshore winds 54 Jackets facetiously called bum-freezers 55 Not at all 57 Big name in showerheads 61 Leb. neighbor 65 __ pro nobis 66 Pave over 67 Artist who explored infinity in his work 69 Marsh of whodunits 71 Rent 72 Primary author of the Mayflower Compact 73 UFO pilots, ostensibly 74 More than that 75 Docket item 78 Guns 81 72, often 83 "__, verily" 84 Drink with a Real Fact on each bottle cap

86 88 89 90 91 94 98 100 102 103 104 105 106 108 109 110 112 113 114 116 120 121 122

Some women's mag photos Arctic seabird Common office plant Uneven?

And so forth: Abbr.

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VALLEY NEWS - 19

Ames recognized for support of Planned Parenthood

InBrief Social Center to hold auditions

By Jeremiah S. Papineau

ELIZABETHTOWN — The Elizabethtown Social Center announces auditions for its spring musical, the 1920s hit show, “Good News,” on Sunday, Dec. 20 from 1-5 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 21 from 6-8 p.m. at the Social Center. Susan Hughes will direct. Auditions are open to students in the ELCS school district, grades 7 and up, and community members. Audition packets are available at the Center. For more information, call 873-6408.

jeremiah@denpubs.com PORT KENT — A Port Kent woman has been honored for her support of Northern Adirondack Planned Parenthood.

Dr. Lynda Ames received the Volunteer of the Year Award during a breakfast held by the nonprofit organization at The Burgundy Room Dec. 16.

Ames was honored for more than 10 years of being a “friend and supporter” of Northern Adirondack Planned Parenthood. She was credited for working with the organization's Sexual Assault Services programs as an administrator of a grant to reduce sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh.

This year, Ames was credited for undertaking “one of the most important roles at Planned Parenthood,” becoming a patient escort.

In the citation prepared by Martha E. Stahl, NAPP's director of external affairs, Ames was applauded for ensuring the safety of those receiving services at the center.

“She ensures that patients are able to enter the center as comfortably and safely as possible given the increasing anti-choice presence outside our front door,” stated Stahl. “Not only has Lynda stood at the front lines, she has restructured the role escorts play.”

Ames' redesigning of

Church of the Nazarene Christmas programs KEESEVILLE — “A Christmas Mosaic’, the Christmas Message in Music, will be presented at the Good Shepherd Church of the Nazarene, 124 Hill Street, during the Sunday, Dec. 20 service, at 10:30 a.m. Light refreshments will be served afterward.

The church will hold its Candlelight Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. on Dec. 24. For directions, please visit the church’s Web site, keesevillechurch.org.

Arts Council announces Silent Art Auction

Northern Adirondack Planned Parenthood recognized three individuals for their service to the nonprofit organization during a breakfast at The Burgundy Room Dec. 16. The recipients were, from left, Karen Case of Plattsburgh, Cyndi Topnick Pink Boa Award; Harold Brohinsky of Plattsburgh, Voice for Choice Award; and Dr. Lynda Ames of Port Kent, Volunteer of the Year Award.

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NAPP's recording process for protester activity has "created a critical reporting link between our team of volunteer escorts and NAPP staff," said Stahl.

“Instead of completing reports when unusual activity occurs, we can now track this activity on a weekly basis,” she stated. “By reviewing her records, we are able to understand when new picketers are present and what new behaviors are occurring over time. This means that we respond more

quickly and accurately to anti-choice behaviors that represent an increased risk for our patients, staff, and community members.”

Stahl noted Ames' attention to detail and careful reporting has increased NAPP’s security, which she called “an unfortunate but important component of the work we do.”

“With her kind and calming nature, Lynda is a welcoming and strong presence, and we are proud to have her join with us in protecting ac-

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St. James’ Church Traditional & Angilician Worship. Father David Ousley, Rector and Rev. Patti Johnson, Decon. Services: Wed. 6 p.m. Health & Prayer Holy Eucharist. Sunday 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist.

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, 6478225, Administrator: Rev. Kris Lauzon, Daily Masses Monday @ 5:15 p.m., Tues. Fri. @ 8 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m., Sun. 9:15 a.m.

Confessions (reconciliation) one half hour before weekend masses.

BLACK BROOK

St. Matthew’s Catholic Church Black Brook, Silver Lake Rd., 647-8225, Administrator: Rev. Kris Lauzon, Masses Sun. 11 a.m. Confessions (reconciliation) one half hour before each mass.

CLINTONVILLE

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

ELIZABETHTOWN

St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church Court Street. 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: http://ccsespn.-grainofwheat.net Church of the Good Shepherd (Episcopal) 10 Williams Street. 873-2509. Sunday, Holy Communion 8 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Healing Prayer Service: Every Wed. 6:30 p.m. Men’s Group: Every Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

Rev. David Sullivan. All are welcome.

Email: goodshepherd-etown@charter.net Web: www.etowngoodshepherd.org United Church of Christ (Congregational) Court Street. 873-6822. Rev. Frederick C. Shaw. Worship Service: Sun. 11 a.m.; Sunday School ages 4 - grade 6. Nursery service Email: FShaw@westelcom.com

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WESTPORT — Through the wonderful generosity of Adirondack artists, the Arts Council for the Northern Adirondacks is thankful to have a variety of artwork available for gift giving from their Silent Auction. This Silent Auction artwork is available from the Arts Council's Cover Art Show. The artwork is available for viewing and bidding at the Arts Council Office in The Westport Heritage House in Westport, NY. There is a wide selection of professional watercolors, photographs, and prints. The artwork has been donated by regional Adirondack artists to help in fundraising efforts for the Arts Council-a non profit arts service organization.

Stop by the office at 6459 Main Street in The Westport Heritage House to cast your bids. Please call first for times and dates to stop in. All who buy artwork will also receive a free box of note cards created by regional art students. Additional boxes are available for purchase. Call the council at 962-8778 for further information.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Rt. 22. 963-4524.

Father Scott Seymour, Pastor.

Sunday Vigil Mass @ 8 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: 3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Email: stphilip@willex.com Essex Community Church (Methodist) Corner of Rt. 22 and Main St. 963-7766. Rev. John E. Hunn. Sunday Worship Services: 10:15 a.m.; Sunday School; Methodist Women’s Org. - 3rd Wednesday. Pre-School Playgroup - Thursdays 10 a.m.

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. For further information call Rev. David White at 963-7160. Email: foothillsbapt@netzero.net

HARKNESS Harkness United Methodist Church Corner Harkness & Hollock Hill Rds., Harkness, NY. 834-7577. Rev. Edith Poland.

Sun. School 8:30 a.m.; Worship 9:30 a.m. ediepoland@aol.com

JAY First Baptist Church of Jay Rev. Joyce Bruce, Pastor. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

KEENE St. Brendan’s Catholic Church Saturday Mass at 4 p.m., Sunday Mass at 11:15 a.m.; Pastor: Rev. Joseph Morgan; Pastor. Rectory Phone 523-2200.

Email: stagnesch@roadrunner.com St. Hubert’s All Souls Episcopal Church Sunday Communion Service 10 a.m., June 29 through September 14 Keene Valley Congregational Church Main Street. 576-4711. Sunday Worship Services 10 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m;.

Choir Wednesday evening 7 p.m. and Sunday 9:15 a.m.

Keene United Methodist Church Main Street. Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. Communion 1st Sunday every month.

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

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cess for the men, women, and teens of the North Country,” Stahl said.

In addition to Ames, NAPP honored Karen Case of Plattsburgh with the Cyndi Topnick Pink Boa Award and Harold Brohinsky, also of Plattsburgh, with the Voice for Choice Award.

Case was honored for her work as a nurse midwife; Brohinsky was recognized for writing a twice-monthly pro-choice column for the Press-Republican for six years.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Clinton Street, Keeseville. 834-5432. Sunday Service 9 a.m. Rev. Blair Biddle.

Keeseville United Methodist Church Front Street, Keeseville. 834-7577.

Rev. Edith Poland. Sunday School 9:45 p.m.; Worship 11 a.m. 834-7577.

Email: ediepoland@aol.com The Good Shepherd Church of the Nazarene 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 6 p.m., Bible Study - Wednesday Evening 6 p.m.

Website: 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

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 Bill Frawley 873-6563. Email: wmfrawley@charter.net 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

REBER United Methodist Church Valley Road. 963-7924. Rev. Chilton McPheeters. Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m.; Church School 11 a.m.

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WADHAMS

United Church of Christ Main Street. Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m.

Church is handicapped accessible. Phone number: 518-585-9196. All are welcome.

Water St., Elizabethtown, NY 873-2149 21470

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.

Administrator: Rev. Kris Lauzon Confessions 5:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Whiteface Community United Methodist Church Rt. 86 and Haselton Rd. The whiteface Community UMC & Pastor Joyce Bryson invite you to join us for worship at 10:30 a.m. followed by a time for coffee & fellowship.

Visitors welcome.

Sunday School begins at 9:15 a.m. and child care for children up to age 7 is provided during worship. Church Office open 10 a.m. 1 p.m. Tues. - Fri. Office telephone 9467757. Riverside Thrift Shop located in the Methodist Barn open 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wed. & Sat. Call 946-2922 for questions concerning Thrift Shop. The Ecumenical Emergency Food Shelf and Outreach Program is located in the Rubin Sanford Building next to the church and is open Thurs. 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Call 946-7757 with questions concerning our fuel assistance program. Senior Lunch Program Tues. & Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Call 946-2922 during that time only for assistance.

WESTPORT

Federated Church Main Street. 962-8293. Sun. Worship 9 a.m. including Children’s Church, followed by Bible Study 10:15 a.m. (beginning Sept. 13).

Choir rehearsal Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.

Bible/Book study in the parsonage Thurs.

6:30 p.m. Youth Group beginning this Fall.

Everyone welcome. Pastor Leon Hebrink. www.westptchurch.com Westport Bible Church 24 Youngs Road. 962-8247. Pastor Dick Hoff.

Sunday Early Worship and Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Coffee Break 10:30 a.m.; Second Worship Service 11 a.m.; Olympian Club (Grades 1-6) 5:30 p.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 p.m.; Thursday Men’s Bible Study 6:30 p.m.; Saturday Teen Club 6 p.m.

Email: westportbiblech@westelcom.com The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Rt. 9N. 962-4994. Branch Pres. Fred Provoncha. Sacrament Meeting 10 a.m.; Sunday School 11:20 a.m.; Priesthood & Relief Society 12:10 a.m.; Primary 11:20 a.m. 1 p.m.

St. Philip Neri Catholic Church 6603 Main St., Father Peter Riani, Pastor.

Residence, 873-6760. Mass schedule: Sat., 7 p.m. (Summer only); Sun., 8:30 a.m.

Weekdays: consult bulletin.

Email: allrises@westelcom.com

Wilmington Church of the Nazarene Wilmington, NY. 946-7708 or 946-2434.

Marty J. Bausman, Pastor. Sunday School and Adult Bible Study 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship and Praise 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday - Family Night at Church 7 p.m. (Adult Bible Study, King’s Kids - ages 3-12, Teen Group - ages 13-17).

Email: mbausman@whiteface.net

WILLSBORO

Congregational United Church of Christ 3799 Main Street, P.O. Box 714. Worship and Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. Pastor Jan Jorgensen, church: 518-963-4048, home: (514) 721-8420. pastorjorgensen@gmail.com United Methodist Church Rt. 22. 963-7931. Sunday Worship Services 9 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. After school religous education program 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. on Thursdays (Only when school is in session)

Wilmington Interdenominational Holiness Camp 704 Hardy Rd., Wilmington, NY. Service Times: Fri.-Sat. 7 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Evangelist: Rev. Becca Dyke, Watertown, NY

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WESTPORT — The Westport Federated Church presents a Christmas Piano Concert and presentation by Jessica Roemischer, Pianist, Music Educator, Lecturer and Writer, Sunday, Dec. 27 at 3 p.m.

In addition to her interpretations of traditional holiday favorites and original compositions, Roemischer will also give a presentation entitled “Music’s Role in Soul Health.”

A free-will offering will be received. For more information, call 962-8293.

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TOOLS Radial Arm Saw Commercial 10” Asking $150, 518-546-8278

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LJM Lake Placid Holdings LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 10/30/2009. 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, 5671 Cascade Rd., Lake Placid, NY 12946.

Purpose: to engage in any lawful act.

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Please send a letter of interest to - Town of Essex, PO Box 355, Essex, NY 12936, attention Sharon Boisen, NLT December 28, 2009. Thank you in advance for your interest.

Animal Control Officer - Incumbent Deputy Town Clerk - Incumbent Youth Commission Chairman Incumbent Water Superintendent - Incumbent Zoning Officer / Code Enforcement Officer - Incumbent Building Inspector- Incumbent Assistant Water Superintendent - Vacant Zoning Board of Appeals Vacant VN-12/12,12/26/09-3TC-55965 -----------------------------------------

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION filed for Flying Pancakes, LLC, with NY Secty. of State on 10/06/09 in Essex Cty. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 61 Tunnel Ln, Willsboro, NY 12996. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Date LLC is to dissolve: No specific date.

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NOTICE WESTPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL MEETING & ELECTION (amended) Public Information Meeting Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. Special Meeting and Election Tuesday, December 22, 2009 12:00 noon – 9 p.m.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public information meeting of the qualified voters of the Westport Central School District, Essex County, Westport, New York, will be held in the Westport Central School Library in said District on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. prevailing time, for the presentation of the District’s Capital Project.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special meeting of the qualified voters of the Westport Central School District (the "School District") will be held at the Westport Central School building, 25 Sisco Street, Westport, New York, on Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at which time the polls will be open from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, for the purpose of (1) vot-

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC).

Name: WRIGHT HOMESTEAD LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on November 19, 2009.

Office location: Essex County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Wright Homestead LLC, 275 Corlear Drive, Willsboro, New York 12996.

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22 - VALLEY NEWS ing by ballot on the proposition set forth below: Shall the Board of Education of the Westport Central School District be authorized to renovate, reconstruct and improve school district buildings and facilities, including the acquisition, construction and installation of an emergency power system, security system improvements, telephone system improvements and refurbishment of tennis courts, including the acquisition of original furnishings, equipment, machinery and apparatus required in connection therewith, at a total estimated maximum cost not to exceed $500,000 or so much as may be necessary, and obtain the necessary funds by the levy of a tax upon the taxable property of the School District to be collected in annual installments

in the years and in the amounts as the Board of Education shall determine in accordance with Section 416 of the Education Law, and in anticipation of such tax shall the School District be authorized to issue up to $500,000 of obligations of the School District?

AND, (2) to elect a member of the Board for the remainder of a five (5) year term commencing December 22, 2009 and expiring on June 30, 2011 created by the resignation of Kathleen carterMartinez effective October 9, 2009.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be filed with the Clerk of said School District at her office in the Westport Central School, not later than Monday,

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November 23, 2009 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Each petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the District and shall be signed by at least twenty-five (25) voters of the District and shall state the residence of each signer.

AND PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that qualified voters may obtain applications for absentee ballots from the Office of the Clerk of the School District. Completed applications must be received by the Clerk of the School District no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 21, 2009, and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 15, 2009, if the absentee ballot is to be mailed to the voter. Completed applications received after 5:00 p.m. on December 15, 2009, will require the voter to personally appear at

the Office of the Clerk of the School District to receive an absentee ballot. A listing of all persons to whom an absentee ballot is issued will be available for inspection by any qualified voter in the Office of the Clerk of the School District between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. through December 21, 2009, except Saturday, Sunday or holiday. That listing will also be posted at the polling place on the date of the special meeting.

Dated: November 16, 2009 Westport, New York By order of the Board of Education WESTPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Jana L Atwell School District Clerk School District: Westport Central Town of Westport, County of

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SATURDAY December 19, 2009 Essex, New York District Clerk: Jana Atwell Dated: November 16, 2009 VN-11/21,12/5,12/19/09-3TC49065 -----------------------------------------

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Town of Lewis James Pierce Town Clerk VN-12/19/09-1TC-55976 -----------------------------------------

TOWN OF KEENE LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Keene will hold its 2010 Organizational Town Board Meeting on Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 at 5:30 PM, at the Keene Town Hall.

ALSO, the Town Board has scheduled the Annual Audit of Employees and Officers for Tuesday, January 19th, 2010, at 5:30 PM, to be followed by the Bi-Monthly Town Board Meeting usually held the last Tuesday of each month.

Ellen S. Estes, Town Clerk Town of Keene Dated: December 10, 2009 VN-12/19/09-1TC-55973 -----------------------------------------

THE TOWN OF ESSEX will hold a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 7PM for the purpose of reviewing the proposed Town Sewer Law and any other business to come before the Board.

Audrey Hoskins Town Clerk VN-12/19/09-1TC-55986 -----------------------------------------

LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF LEWIS END OF YEAR CLOSEOUT MEETING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Lewis will hold an end of year meeting at the Town Hall located on NYS Route 9 in the Town of Lewis, Essex County, New York on Monday, December 28, 2009 at 6:30 PM. The purpose of this meeting is to encumber all outstanding bills and any other business that might come

THE TOWN OF ESSEX will hold its Organizational Meeting for the Year 2010 on Saturday, January 2, 2009 at 10 AM in the Town Hall.

Audrey Hoskins Town Clerk VN-12/19,12/26/09-2TC-55985 ----------------------------------------THE TOWN OF ESSEX is seeking applicants interested in snow removal on the Town sidewalks. The Town has the proper equipment necessary for snow removal. Please send a letter of interest to the Town of Essex PO Box 45, Essex, NY 12936.

Letters must be received by December 28, 2009.

Audrey Hoskins Town Clerk VN-12/19/09-1TC-55993 -----------------------------------------

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EQUIPPED WITH: AT, A/C, PS, PB, Cruise, CD & More! Stk#091093

EQUIPPED WITH: V6, AT, A/C, PS, PB, PL, PW, Tilt, Cruise, CD. Stk#091038

EQUIPPED WITH: V6, AT, A/C, PS, PB, PL, PW, Tilt, Cruise, CD. Stk#094016

MSRP............................................$41,341 CHRISTOPHER DISC..........................$4,345 GM REBATE......................................$5,000 GM OVERAGE BONUS CASH.............$1,000 DELIVERED........................

MSRP............................................$16,600 CHRISTOPHER DISC.............................$605 GM REBATE......................................$2,000 GM OVERAGE BONUS CASH.............$1,000 DELIVERED........................

MSRP............................................$25,885 CHRISTOPHER DISC.............................$890 GM REBATE......................................$4,000 GM OVERAGE BONUS CASH.............$1,000 DELIVERED........................

MSRP............................................$30,820 CHRISTOPHER DISC..........................$1,325 GM REBATE......................................$5,000 GM OVERAGE BONUS CASH.............$1,000 DELIVERED........................

2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU LT SEDAN

2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EXT. CAB

2009 CHEVROLET TAHOE HYBRID

2009 CHEVROLET HHR PANEL

$31,995

$12,995

$19,995

$23,495

EQUIPPED WITH: AT, A/C, PS, PB, PL, PW, Tilt, Cruise, CD. Stk#091089

EQUIPPED WITH: 5.3V8, AT, A/C, PS, PB, Tilt, Cruise, CD, 4x4, Trl. Pkg. & More! Stk#097147

EQUIPPED WITH: V8, AT, A/C, PS, PB, PL, PW, Tilt, Cruise, Van, Sunroof, DVD & More!

Stk#097038

EQUIPPED WITH: EQ WITH AT, PANEL, LS PACKAGE, 4 CYL. Stk#097070

MSRP............................................$25,365 CHRISTOPHER DISC.............................$870 GM REBATE......................................$2,500 GM OVERAGE BONUS CASH.............$1,000 DELIVERED........................

MSRP............................................$32,740 CHRISTOPHER DISC.............................$975 GM REBATE......................................$4,500 GM OVERAGE BONUS CASH.............$1,000 DELIVERED........................

MSRP............................................$56,500 CHRISTOPHER DISC..........................$4,005 GM REBATE......................................$4,500 GM OVERAGE BONUS CASH.............$2,000 DELIVERED........................

MSRP............................................$20,840 CHRISTOPHER DISC..........................$1,000 GM REBATE......................................$2,500 GM OVERAGE BONUS CASH.............$1,000 DELIVERED........................

$20,995

$25,995

$45,995

$16,340

PRE-OWNED VEHICLES 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT AT, GY, 33K #091025A

$9,590

2004 DODGE RAM

2009 CHEVROLET COLORADO 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

AT, Blue, 4x4 Quad Cab #097134A

$13,990

Crew, BK, AT, 4x4 #1341

$24,595

Ext., 4x4, Mint #1330

$18,495

NEW LOW PRICES ‘07 TOYOTA TACOMA

‘08 HONDA CRV

‘09 CHEVY IMPALA

‘08 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

‘06 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

‘08 MITSUBISHI RAIDER

#091092A, RD, 5 Spd., 14K............$5,888 #1344, RD, AT, Clean!...................$10,988

‘09 PONTIAC G6

#1338, GR, AT, 29K, Like New.......$12,888

#1337, Blue, AWD, 24K............................$22,488 #1339A, Tan, Roof, AT, 38K.........................$8,995

‘07 HONDA ACCORD

#101006A, EX, AT, Leather.........................$14,590

#1332, AT, CD, 32K....................................$14,995 #091083A, Crew, 4x4, AT, Pickup................$17,888

‘07 GMC YUKON

#1327, SLT, Leather, Roof, One Owner. . . . . . . . . .$31,900

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24 - VALLEY NEWS

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SATURDAY December 19, 2009

Willsboro Development Corporation Promoting and Sustaining Local Business and Development

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