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Elizabethtown-Lewis senior forward Lily Whalen is congratulated by head coach Don Ratliff and teammates (pictured are Natalie Martin, left, and Myra Adams) after scoring her 1,000th career point against Chazy Dec. 19. Whalen finished with 31 points in a 60-30 victory against the Eagles.

For more on this and the week in sports, see pages 14-15 Photo by Keith Lobdell

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ After a day of searching for cuts and compromise, members of the Essex County Board of Supervisors authorized a 2014 spending plan that comes with an $18,659,280 taxpayer impact on Dec. 17.

Members of the board voted 10-8, or 1,758 to 1,163 in weighted voting, to approve the 2014 spending plan with a tax levy that represents a 13.35-percent increase over the 2013 levy of $16,461,016. The board voted earlier this month to override the New York State tax levy cap.

The final numbers were down from the 15.16-percent levy increase proposed by County Manager Daniel Palmer as part of a five year plan to get the county back to a balanced budget. Ò This budget still puts us in a five year recovery plan and is clearly a step in the right direction to get to a balanced budget,Ó Palmer said. Ò I know that you cannot hold this board to a five year plan in the future, but the plan serves as a template to get to balance.Ó CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

AFES students use memory tree to help toy drive

By Keith Lobdell keith@denpubs.com

Au SABLE FORKS Ñ A trio of sixth grade students at AuSable Forks Elementary School wanted to make sure that children in their community were the recipients of a present this Christmas.

The students, Luis Perez, Dillon Goodrow and Autumn LaBrake, recently presented a check for $196 to Cindy Murphy of the M&M Diner in Au Sable Forks to go towards the annual Jay and Black Brook

town toy drive.

The students made the money by selling wooden Christmas tree ornaments to their peers at the school.

AFES principal Ginene Mason said the tree was set up as a memory tree two years ago.

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Right: Luis Perez, Dillon Goodrow and Autumn LaBrake present a check to Cynthia Murphy, second from right, for the annual Jay and Black Brook toy drive.

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he NCSPCA would like to remind you that there is still time to take advantage of our Ò Home for the HolidaysÓ adoption special! From now until the end of December, you can adopt a dog for $25 or a cat for $10. Our special has been a huge success to date, with many of our furry friends waving a paw or wagging their tails in fond

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evoting space in this column to EMS work always seems to bring positive feedback, and I suppose itÕ s especially on my mind this holiday season because my three-year EMT certification expires on New YearÕ s Eve and IÕ ve been focusing on getting all the paperwork in for recertifying.

There are two ways of recertifying as a Basic EMT in New York State. You can attend part of the original course combined with Ò challengeÓ tests, or you can do the Ò Pilot Program,Ó which means attending 46 hours worth of Continuing Medical Education lectures (CMEs) over the three-year period. Both ways of recertifying also include monitored Ò skillsÓ classes, where your hands-on familiarity with basic-level EMS procedures is assessed by an instructor.

As a person who tests well and is more concerned with keeping my head in the game, I chose the Pilot Program, and IÕ m glad I did. The CMEs have proven to be very useful and effective from the perspective of a small-town volunteer responder who can go several weeks at a time without personally responding to a call.

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his weekÕ s column had to be turned in early, so Ginny and I made our usual Sunday morning town reconnaissance on Thursday afternoon. ThereÕ s not much to say except all is very quiet and the hamlet is almost free of cars. At the dog-friendly town hall Ginny was offered a biscuit, which she accepted with a solemn handshake. Over at Juniper Hill Farm, the fall-sown greens are under cover in their unheated greenhouses, waiting out the long dark days until February when the sun gets high enough in the sky to start things growing again. The film society is taking their holiday vacation, with no movies scheduled until Jan. 18.

ThereÕ s a new manager at the transfer station. He is Gary King of Willsboro.

Although this story has been told before, itÕ s about Santa and I need to fill up my column, so here goes. One Christmas we went to the Caribbean island of Barbados, and stayed just up the beach from a large and posh resort called Sandy Lane where elderly movie stars

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farewell. Not sure what kind of pet is best for your family?

Check out our adoption tips on our website, or feel free to ask the friendly shelter staff for their recommendations.

We still have many adoptable dogs and cats of all ages, sizes, and personalities - donÕ t miss out on this chance to find your new best friend!

Our featured pet this week is Ginger, a Golden Retriever/ German Shepherd-mix who was surrendered because her loving person had to go into assisted living and could not bring her along. Poor Ginger is very confused and does not understand why she is here. She is a very sweet and loving girl and we know she will bond strongly with the family who takes her home.

She has a loyal and protective nature typical of the Shepherd breed. Ginger is six years old, has very neat kennel habits, and has excellent leash manners. Ginger needs an understanding person that will give her the time to adjust to a new home. She would do best in a home that does not have cats.

Please stop by and meet this very special girl.

Colin Wells • WestportNYNews@gmail.com Community Hospital, though sometimes they are at the new Public Safety Building in Lewis.

They are always well attended by volunteer EMTs from ours and neighboring communities. These monthly two- or three-hour lectures give us a chance to interact with each other and with the gifted professionals who give the classes (usually doctors or PAs from ECH, though outside experts also give CMEs on a regular basis). So in addition to the learning experience you also get to bond with the people you’ll be working with in the field.

I breathed a huge sigh of relief recently when I counted up my hours and knew IÕ d made the required 46. Of course, I still had confusing forms to fill out and signatures to get and copies to make and deadlines to meet. But I knew I could count on Patty Bashaw, head of EMS for Essex County, and Julie Tromblee, EMS Coordinator at ECH. It wasn’t the first time I’ve relied on these guardian angels for help and I know that IÕ m not alone. So on behalf of ambulance squads throughout the area, a special Happy New Year to Patty and Julie.

Thank you for being our guardian angels!

Rob Ivy • robhivy@gmail.com could be spotted enjoying the sun and sand.

Okay, I may have seen Wilfred Brimley. Every Christmas morning, the resort invites Santa to make an appearance on the beach. People from all over the island attend, a steel drum orchestra plays and waiters in tuxedos serve champagne to one and all. The year we were there, Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived in a speedboat, towing two young lady assistants (in red bikinis) on water skis. Santa raced back and forth and then came ashore, offered high fives and joined the crowd dancing on the sand.

Our kids were mystified to see Santa doing a vigorous boogie with his assistants, since they knew him as a strictly sedentary old man.

I put out my margarine feeder for the birds this week. ItÕ s made from a scrap of wood with half inch holes drilled in it, with the holes filled with margarine and then hung from a tree. It draws mostly chickadees and woodpeckers, and my ornithologist friend assures me even cheap margarine provides lots of calories, just like suet and just as messy to deal with.

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hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas, now we look forward to the New Year 2014.

ItÕ s the time of year that we think about change, New Years resolutions, health and the future. I would hope that everyone would consider getting involved in our community and work towards a positive future for E-town. There are many organizations that are always looking for new members.

Volunteers are always needed at Elizabethtown Thrift Shop, even if itÕ s as little of two hours a month. The shop provides many necessities for our community. Stop in at the shop, upstairs at the DeerÕ s Head Inn or contact them at 8736518, email at etthrift@yahoo.com or visit their website at www.etownthrift.org.

ItÕ s not necessary to own a business to join the Elizabethtown-Lewis Chamber of Commerce, just an interest in promoting our local economy through business and tourism.

Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. in the ACAP offices. Contact them at their website www.elizabethtownchamber.com or join them at a meeting.

The Elizabethtown-Westport Garden Club is not just about gardening. They organize trips, learn crafting and design techniques, often

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invite guest speakers to their first Thursday of the month meetings, and host an annual fashion show/luncheon. Their annual December Green’s Tea is a fundraiser benefiting the hospital, ambulance services, hospice, and other medical services in our area. They also donate to the community food pantries, the SPCA, BRASS and provide civic beautification.

For more details or to attend a meeting as a guest call 873-9279 or talk with any member.

If youÕ re an exercise enthusiast, the Elizabethown Social Center provide fun energetic Zumba classes, outdoor paddle tennis, adult basketball, among many other things. They also host trips, a monthly knitting, spinning,weaving group, and card club.

For more information and schedules on all they have to offer visit their website at www. elizabethtownsocialcenter.org or call 873-6408.

Elizabethtown Fish and Game club, one of the largest organizations in our area, hosts an enjoyable pot luck dinner at their 6 p.m., first Thursday of the month dinner meetings, while providing education in hunting and fishing for all ages. You can acquire an application by calling Angie Wallace at 873-3277 or contact any member to help you get involved.

I wish everyone a very safe, peaceful, Happy New Year!

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eady or not Christmas is here and looks like it will be a white one. I do not know why but some how for me I like to have the Nature blanketed in snow and it truly is at this writing. Due to the early need to get our news in this week I still am not sure who won the outdoor decorating contest, hopeful will have the names by next week.

Hope many got to enjoy some of the special services offered in our area churches. Some of the Holiday concerts have been wonderful and there have been so many special holiday programs on TV. The Local school children get 10 days off, a lot due to how the two big holidays fall in mid week. This midweek holiday makes it harder on businesses and for some of us it makes our regular routine off kilter. Best Wishes to all for a Blessed Holiday Season.

I learned this week that RickÕ s Restaurant is now under new management and owner-

ship and will soon go by a new name, but they are still open for business. There will be some other changes in that same Business Block so check it out. I hope you are thankful for the many local businesses stay here and provide needed services for us all through the year.

These businesses can only stay in business if we make use of what they provide for us.

In January our Town Government will bring a lot of new people to take over the local government. We wish them well in their new jobs. Many, many thanks to those leaving the local offices they have served us well over several years and we hope they can enjoy their retirement. As a community lets reach out to them new and those leaving office to lend your thanks and support.

Happy Birthday to: Jimmy Cushing Dec. 30, Vivian Ball Jan. 3, Cole and Chase Pierce Jan. 3, Lisa Boardman Jan. 7.

Births It’s twin boys!

Landon Pelkey and fiancé Kristin Baldwin are the proud parents of twin boys born on Dec.11.

Grady Bryan weighed in at 4 pounds, 8 ounces and was 17 inches long. Greysen Gregory weighed 5 pounds 2 ounces and was 18 inches long. The baby boys came into this world earlier than expected and are being taken care of by the doctors and nurses at the neonatal unit at Albany Medical Center.

Big brother Garrett is awaiting their homecoming.

Beaming with pride are maternal grandparents Bryan and Carol Baldwin of Tupper Lake and paternal grandparents Gregory and Bethany Pelkey of Keene Valley.

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POTSDAM Ñ Aaron R. Connor of Wilmington, a Junior majoring in Mechanical Engineering at Clarkson University, received the Crane Fund for Widows and Children Sponsored Scholarship during the 2013-2014 academic year.

PAUL SMITHS Ñ Joshua Pierce of Elizabethtown graduated from Paul SmithÕ s College this December with a perfect 4.0 GPA. Pierce, who majored in fisheries and wildlife sciences, was honored for the achievement by receiving the PresidentÕ s Award at the commencement

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POTSDAM Ñ Jack Austin Newberry of Wadhams, a freshman majoring in chemistry at Clarkson University, received the A. Douglas Burrow Ô 31 Endowed Scholarship during the 2013-2014 academic year. Clarkson University is grateful to its many donors of endowed, sponsored, and Share Clarkson scholarships. Scholarship support is essential to providing students with the financial resources necessary to achieve their goal of a Clarkson education.

WILLSBORO Ñ Willsboro School is accepting nominations for its 2014 Wall of Distinction. The award is designed to recognize individuals who have made a significant impact to the school or achieved outstanding contributions to society as a former student at Willsboro Central. Applications are available by calling the school at 963-4456 or visiting the web site willsborocsd.org and will be available until Jan. 15.

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TFCU annual cell phone drive to benefit STOP Domestic Violence

ELIZABETHTOWN — The Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union (TFCU) will hold their fifth annual cell phone drive this January and February.

Cell phones donated at TFCU branches will be given to the STOP Domestic Violence Center in Essex County where they will be turned into Emergency 911 phones for domestic violence survivors. Several hundred phones have been collected through TFCUÕ s previous drives. Ò WeÕ re honored to support this important cause in our community,Ó said Shawn Hayes, TFCU President and CEO. Ò By donating your old cell phone in this way youÕ re not only recycling, you may also be providing a vital lifeline to someone in need.Ó To participate, bring old cell phones, chargers and accessories in any condition from any provider and drop them in the collection bins at any of the Credit UnionÕ s three branch locations in Ticonderoga, Port Henry and Elizabethtown during regular business hours.

Before donating, Make sure you have terminated your service contract or replaced your device, erased all data on the phone including contacts, texts, photos and removed the SIM card (if it has one). Tips for deleting your cell phoneÕ s data can be found at the credit unionÕ s website;www. tfcunow.com in the FAQ section. You may also refer to your userÕ s manual or contact your service provider or phone manufacturer for data removal instructions.

The staff at the STOP Domestic Violence Center will take steps to remove data from the phones prior to redistribution, however doing so yourself will help expedite the process and ensure that the phone’s data has been cleared. Any superfluous phones the Center cannot use will be recycled, with the proceeds from recycling also benefiting the Center.

United Way seeks to create disaster volunteer program for emergencies PLATTSBURGH Ñ The United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. is embarking on a new phase of volunteerism: a seven countywide priority to develop a disaster- specific volunteer program within the North Country Regional Volunteer Center (NCRVC).

The Disaster Preparedness Program will use the existing NCRVC infrastructure to expand and coordinate disaster volunteer resources, and engage New Yorkers to serve in times of need. Ò The North Country is fortunate to have so many agencies and individuals who want to contribute,Ó said John Bernardi, Executive Director of the United Way of the Adirondack Region. Ò What we saw during Tropical Storm Lee and Hurricane Irene was a very compassionate response from volunteers, and also a need for skilled volunteers who have received disaster- specific training. We want volunteers to be able to contribute to their fullest potential.Ó While many local organizations have

agreed to offer volunteers and/or resources in the event of an emergency, the degree to which each entity is prepared to help and has a specific Disaster Preparedness Plan varies.

Assemblywoman Janet Duprey is enthusiastic about this expanded, comprehensive volunteer resource. Ò The Disaster Preparedness Program will collaborate with Federal and State government and voluntary, faith- based, and community entities on a regional level to provide training, resources and skilled volunteer recruitment to the counties in our region,Ó Duprey said. Ò This is a useful endeavor with the potential to benefit everyone.Ó North Country Regional Volunteer Center includes Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties.

Organizations and individuals interested in getting involved can contact the United Way of the Adirondack Region at 563- 0028 or call 2-1-1 for information and referral.

Adirondack Community Action Program elves pack bags of toys for the good little girls and boys in Essex County. Thanks to the Marines Toys for Tots, and donations from businesses and individuals, ACAP’s Holidays Are For Sharing will deliver toys to towns for over 450 children. Cobble Hill Inn in Elizabethtown and other groups did fundraisers to help raise toys for the program. “We couldn’t begin to do what we do without the help of so many” said Cindy Cobb, Program Coordinator. “We just hope everyone knows how much this means to the children and families.”

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Girl Scout Troop 4001 recently went caroling at the Horace Nye Nursing Home in Elizabethtown.

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Gov. Cuomo – Support New York’s Family Caregivers.

Right now, New York State fails to provide adequate support to the millions of family caregivers that allow seniors to live independently in their homes. Without the help of these unpaid caregivers, many seniors would likely be placed in costly, taxpayer-funded institutions like nursing homes.

But by providing training and support, we can give family caregivers the resources they need to help seniors live where they want—at home. Our seniors deserve better than being forced from their homes and into institutions that cost taxpayers a bundle.

Call 1-888-374-2742 to urge Governor Cuomo to provide support for caregivers in next year’s state budget.

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Finally, the state smiles on the Adirondacks

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or many years, it seemed those of us living in Northern New York could not catch a break.

ItÕ s hard enough when we leave the area and people ask us where we are from. The response, Ò Northern New York,Ó is always followed by, Ò Albany?Ó Ò Syracuse?Ó Ò Buffalo?Ó Ò ?Ó Seriously, there actually was a national television reporter who would refer to Weschester County as Northern New York.

It felt lawmakers saw the state in the same light. Millions and billions of dollars would flow like honey to everywhere but here, the Adirondacks. The rest of the state would evolve while the Adirondacks remained sheltered to all but a select few.

Fortunately, one of those select few now wears the mantle of Governor, Andrew Cuomo.

Since his election just over three years ago, the state funding pipeline has been expanded to include the North Country and the Adirondacks.

The most recent example is the North Country Economic Development Council receiving $81.3 million in state funding to help with projects that will drive the economy of the region.

Saranac Lake, which has been an Adirondack playground for Cuomo, received a generous share of the funding, with $5 million for the renovation of the Hotel Saranac and $2 million for the construction of a new resort and waterfront restaurant at the former Lake Flower Hotel. Bionique Testing Laboratories received $650,000 for expansion at its Lake Clear facility, adding 10,000 square feet for laboratories, storage and conference rooms; and the Pendragon Theatre in Saranac Lake received $3,360 for the hiring of a seasonal intern.

Mayor Clyde Rabideau said Cuomo spoke highly of the area: Ò He really grew to love the area, knows what we are about and knows what we need.Ó It wasnÕ t just Saranac Lake. In Tupper Lake, the Wild Center received $250,000 to support Phase 2 of its Wild Walk. A pair of North Country movie theaters in Indian Lake and Au Sable Forks received funding necessary to make the transition to digital projection technology in order to stay in business. The Adirondack North Country Association received $59,200 for the Adirondack Regional Arts Trail. Towns and municipalities received funding for infrastruc-

ture projects and green energy alternatives.

Two days later, the towns of Indian Lake, Long Lake, Minerva, Newcomb and North Hudson celebrated the land classification decisions made by the Adirondack Park Agency which would allow for snowmobile and hiking trail connectivity between the five towns and chances for economic growth. Cuomo was also at the forefront of this movement, bringing parties on the government, conservation and environmental sides of the issue to the table to come up with a land classification that would be acceptable to all sides.

The state also showed strong support for the passage of Propositions 4 and 5, which both benefit the economy of the Adirondack Park.

These are the most recent examples, but the biggest may still be the GovernorÕ s reaction to the North Country following Tropical Storm Irene. Cuomo was in the North Country two days after the storm cut its way through our region, devastating towns, destroying homes and uprooting families. His message remained constant: Ò We will rebuild better than before.Ó Since, the Cuomo administration has helped to fill the gap for the North Country, securing funding to rebuild both the Keene and Upper Jay Fire Houses and covering the remaining 25 percent in funding for FEMA property buyouts.

We can sit here and hope that if it were any other governor, things would have been the same. But, we never saw David Patterson or Eliot Spitzer in the North Country. George Pataki, now an Essex resident, was the last governor before Cuomo to come to the area with any frequency, but not like this.

Not all of his decisions have found favor here.

The SAFE Act is a real bone of contention with a majority of North Country residents, many of whom are dependent upon or are themselves sportsmen. Local political leaders are split on the tax levy cap. Conservative groups find his push for equal marriage rights upsetting.

However, with Andrew Cuomo in office, the state has often smiled upon the people of the North Country and the Adirondacks. As he prepares for what will most likely be a re-election bid as whispers of higher office float around him, we can only hope it remains this way for a long time to come. Ñ

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he year 2013 seemed to devastating tornados to sweep flash by in the blink of parts of the country. The west eye. ItÕ s hard to believe coast saw some of the worse weÕ re in the last week of the year brush fires in recent years not but itÕ s time to face facts like it only destroying property but or not 2014 is starring us in the taking the lives of firefighters face. The pace of life these days and residents. seems to have accelerated the Over the course of the year calendar. Technology was supwe continued to see senseless pose to give us more time but shootings at schools and pubDan Alexander oddly it has done the opposite, lic places. These shootings and Thoughts from keeping us so occupied that acts of violence continue to fuel times flies bye. discussions on bullying, metal Behind the Pressline I have mixed feeling when it health, and gun legislation comes to turning the page on which has resulted in growing 2013 but each new year brings new hope, op- purchases of guns, assault rifles and ammunitimism and a sense of new beginnings. 2013 tion. We also witnessed the terrorist bombing Had itÕ s moments of ups and down. It was during the Boston Marathon and the extended oddly very different than 2012 but yet in other search for the perpetrators. ways continued with unresolved issues carThe world came to together recently to celried over from the previous year. ebrate the life of Nelson Mandela and earlier The year closed on a positive note with our in the year to witness resignation of one Pope government bodies finally agreeing on a two and the election of a new peopleÕ s Pope who year federal budget plan that received biparti- is changing the Papacy and putting a renewed san support. Congressman Ryan and Senator sense of faith in the hearts of many. At the Murray put partisan politics aside and found same time the world seems no safer as a numa way address their party philosophical dif- ber of hot spots around the globe could ignite ferences and focused on the common ground at any time. which they could both agree. Our government We are also witnessing a new player in the was facing another debt limit showdown in exploration of space as China lands a rover February, so we must consider it an encour- on the Moon and has announced ambitious aging sign that an agreement was reached plans to surpass the previous exploits of the by these long time bickering political parties Unites States. Time will tell if this nation is averting another possible shutdown of the challenged by this competition or if we are federal government like we experienced in no longer motivated to lead the world in adthe fall. If weÕ ve learning nothing over the last vancements of science and exploration. few years, it is that nothing beneficial gets acOur world and the nation will continue to complished when the two sides dig their heels be affected by major events but its how we and lob grenades at each other. chose to deal with these events that defines 2013 left us hanging in many different who we are as a people. How we support ways. The economy hasnÕ t shown any true each other and deal with the effects of these clear direction towards recovery or recession. events makes all the difference. We can only The stock market continues to soar upwards hope and pray that we can begin to address and gasoline prices continue to ebb and flow many of these issues that cry out for resolushowing no rational signs of why. Health care tion, cooperation, understanding and comhasnÕ t gotten any cheaper. Many Americans promise, especially these school shooting and have lost their health insurance and there the senseless taking of life. still appears to be as much ranker over where On behalf of all of us at Denton Publications the Affordable Health Care Act will take the and New Market Press we sincerely hope your nation, as its roll out has been fraught with 2014 is full of prosperity and joy for you, your many problems. family, your community, our country and this Many among our countryman are still left small planet we share and call home. recovering from Hurricane SandyÕ s 2012 efDan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton fects on the east coast while other parts of Publications. He may be reached at dan@denpubs. the country recover from the spring and fall com.

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Thanks for pantry help To the Valley News: The Westport Food Shelf was started over 25 years ago by the ecumenical efforts of the Westport Federated Church and St. Philip Neri Catholic Community. We were brought together for the purpose of assisting families or individuals in need of immediate and temporary assistance.

We started with a small stipend from Father Nugent himself and the Federated Church had a small fund that could be used.

As needed, I would stop at the local (Grand Union at the time) store for groceries, spending on what families needed. There was always the collection of canned goods and boxed items that were very useful.

Our Thanksgiving service together was always beneficial, providing both food items and money to keep us going. We were given food from Ò government surplusÓ for a few years and then made aware of the Northeastern Regional Food Bank in Latham.

We applied to them and were given a very generous grant of $1,600. It has since been cut to $600.

Our monies and food come from organizations. The Federated Church women, Dogwood Bakery, Camp Dudley, the Elizabethtown and Westport Garden Club, LadyÕ s Bridge Group, the BishopÕ s fund, the Masons, postal workers, the Boy Scouts plus many private individuals. We have received two grants for $500 each through the food bank and one person here in Westport gave $100 to the food bank on our behalf.

The students and staff of Westport Central School are not to be left out. They are very generous and these food items and monies get us through the winter, and I know this all comes from you.

We average about 15 families a month, more during the holidays and less in the summer. We give out 16 to 18 large turkey baskets at Thanksgiving and more at Christmas along with some clothes (hats, mittens, etc.) to certain families. Most of this is donated, we usually only have the expense of the turkeys and some condiments that we purchase.

I have found this community to be very generous. When the people of this town know there is a need help comes from the strangest places. We are truly blessed to have people that have a real concern for those in need. I have never tried to hoard food and there have been times when we have gotten pretty low, but there is always enough so we never turn anyone away empty handed.

Our group of workers are Rick and Susan Frisbie, Tammy

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Hoskins, Linda Adams, Dan McCormick and myself. We have always had lots of volunteers (students, scouts and individuals) to help. So again, we are so fortunate to have the program we have here in Westport and it is thanks to all of you.

Nona Hoskins Westport

Thanks to tournament To the Valley News: With deep appreciation, I am writing on behalf of the Third Age Adult Day programs in Saranac Lake and Elizabethtown to thank the Third Annual AlzheimerÕ s Awareness Basketball tournament for donating all the proceeds from the tournament to the Third Age programs of Essex County.

These proceeds help fund the supervisors social day programs which provide services to the elderly residents of our county.

The program offers a safe, secure environment where our older citizens can come for socialization as well as provide respite for their caregivers.

A special thank you goes to John Konowitz who organized this event, Paul Buehler and Jared Lambert who assisted with the Elizabethtown games and Bill Larrow and Brian Cross who helped with the Moriah games. Thank you also to all the referees who donated their time to the tournament as well as the many, many individuals and businesses who gave donations.

Kathy Scott Program manager Third Age Adult Day Program

Grateful for help To the Valley News: The Elizabethtown Thrift Shop, located upstairs at the Deer Õ s Head Restaurant, benefits the community in many ways. It provides good, quality items to reuse and recycle. It helps us motivate ourselves to clean out our closets on occasion. The shop provides a source of volunteerism for many in our communities and also supports our four local churches: The United Congregational Church, The Church of the Good Shepherd, St. ElizabethÕ s, and The First Congregational Church of Lewis. All our profits got to these churches monthly. ACAP, WIC and the Food Shelf also support our efforts.

budget is one year at a Continued from page 1 time,Ó DougThe following is a roll call of how each member of the las said. Ò I Essex County Board of Supervisors voted on the 2014 Palmer said the plan am not crazy budget: was defined as needed by about a five Supervisor, town (weighted count) - vote the state ComptrollerÕ s year plan.

Gerald Morrow, Chesterfi eld (196) yes office, whose recent auHopefully, we Charles Harrington, Crown Point (162) - yes dit said that county had will see an Margaret Bartley, Elizabethtown (95) - yes been too reliant on fund increase with Sharon Boisen, Essex (55) - no balance in past budgets. the sales tax Randy Douglas, Jay (202) no Ò This increase is rerevenue that Bill Ferebee, Keene (90) - no ally the difference in can help us David Blades, Lewis (111) yes the use of fund balance with that.Ó Sue Montgomery-Corey, Minerva (65) - no by the county,Ó Palmer Lewis SuTom Scozzafava, Moriah (355) no said. Ò We used $6.8 milpervisor DaGeorge Canon, Newcomb (35) - yes lion in fund balance last vid Blades, Roby Politi, North Elba (520) - yes year and we did not have who voted in Ronald Moore, North Hudson (20) - yes that amount this year. We favor of the Michael Marnell, Schroon (133) - no used $3 million, but that budget, said Charles Whitson, St. Armand (126) - yes change alone leaves a he did have Debra Malaney, Ticonderoga (387) yes $3.8 million hole.Ó some reservaDan Connell, Westport (106) - yes Supervisors voted to tions.

Ed Hatch, Willsboro (162) no cut the funding of a gradÒ I would Randy Preston, Wilmington (101) - no er to the tune of $230,000 like to have TOTAL: 1,758 in favor (10 supervisors); 1,163 against as part of decreasing the seen it a little (8 supervisors) levy. more reduced, Ò The grader purchase maybe into is something that may be the single digout through the five year Ò I would like to have seen this its,Ó Blades plan,Ó Palmer said. Ò We have a budget come in with an eight or said. Ò I know what the comptrol1974 and 1999 grader and we can nine percent tax levy increase and ler said in the recent audit and my potentially get five more years I thought it was doable,Ó Scozzafconcern was not using additional out of both.Ó ava said. Ò There was a lot of good fund balance. There are things Contract agency funding was discussion and a lot of good de- that may still be looked at into reduced $74,479 for 2014, putting bate this year. A lot of hard work January which will help reduce those agencies back at 2013 fund- was done by the budget sub-comthe expenditures going forward.Ó ing levels. The only contract agenmittee.Ó Douglas agreed that the board cy that received an increase was Scozzafava unsuccessfully is facing tough choices in trying to the Essex County Soil and Water made motions to remove funding get back to a balanced approach.

Conservation District ($11,123). for a bridge bond and for some Ò It is unfortunate that we The board also cut $16,000 to capital projects. have used so much fund balance the Department of Public Works Ò The bridge bonding is not due and that had an impact on us,Ó which was used for hiring a sec- until 2015 and the $1.9 million he said. Ò We have several years ond operator, or Ò wing man,Ó in in capital projects is something with no increases and if we had vehicles for plowing roads. that should have been looked at just done a one or 1.5 percent inThe board did increase the budmore,Ó Scozzafava said. crease in those years we would be get for the office of the Clerk to The Moriah Supervisor also alright. It is now my job as chairthe Board by $12,865. said he was not comfortable with man to reach out and find ways When the final vote was cast, doing a budget on a five year to lessen the unfunded mandate none of the Supervisors holding plan. burdens, increase our revenues key leadership positions voted in Ò It sounds nice but the bottom and do more with less. We have favor of the budget as chairman line is you cannot tie up another put a lot of work into this already Randy Douglas of Jay, Vice ChairboardÕ s hands with this because and we have done some things man Bill Ferebee of Keene and the budget is a one year docuto get spending down, but when Finance Committee Chair and ment,Ó Scozzafava said. Ò There you add things like Medicaid, Budget Liaison Officer Tom Scozare going to be incentives starting which is a huge part of our budzafava of Moriah all voted against next year to meet the tax levy cap get, we are limited in what we can the plan. which makes it a brand new ball- do. Without Medicaid, we would Ò I was not happy with the regame. It sounds nice politically, be talking about tax cuts.Ó sult,Ó Douglas said Ò I was lookbut realistically, I do not see a five The levy combined with curing at nothing more than a five year plan surviving.Ó rent assessment values will reprepercent increase, but this is what Ò You canÕ t tie a future boards sent a $2.82 per $1,000 of assessed the board decided on and we will hands to any decisions when all property value tax rate. move forward from here.Ó we have control over with the

Once in a while someone not involved with the Thrift Shop steps forward and makes a donation from the heart. We have needed another stair railing as many of our volunteers and customers are elderly. Contractor Todd Stevens was asked to give us a bid to install a railing. Not only did Todd donate all the materials but labor as well to put up the new railing. A big thank you and crew of Stevens Construction. They exemplify what it means to give from the heart. Again Thank You to all our volunteers and customers. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Gay Olcott Secretary Elizabethtown Thrift Shop

Toy drive success To the Valley News: Each year Families First reaches out to community agencies and our donors to help adopt kids for our Christmas Gift Giving Program, for families who need assistance making sure that every child has a gift to open at Christmas with 100 percent of the gifts and cash that is donated goes directly to the families!

This year we were able to ensure that 186 kids in Essex County received that help.

Some of the folks that we partnered with included; Adirondack Bank of Lake Placid, Fitness Revolution of Lake Placid, Mountain Lakes Services of Port Henry, GAP of Lake Placid, Denton Publications of Elizabethtown, Willsboro Methodist Church, Chazy-Westport Communications, Northwoods School of Lake Placid, St. ElizabethÕ s Church of Elizabethtown, DSS in Elizabethtown, Church of the Good Shepard in Elizabethtown, The ladies of the Church of Latter Day Saints, as well as numerous individuals including Board and Staff members of Families First.

When families pick up their gifts they are offered the opportunity to write a thank you note to the anonymous donor who adopted their family. Almost all gladly do so and we forward them on to the donors, who tell us they greatly appreciate the thanks!

We would like to express a huge, heart-felt thanks to all of our donors in support of this wonderful event.

JoAnne M. Caswell Executive Director Families First in Essex County, Inc.

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Ornaments created by AFES students and faculty hang on the school tree.

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Continued from page 1 Ò We lost a student a couple of years ago around Thanksgiving and together we came up with the idea of a memory tree,Ó Mason said. Ò The project has been championed by the kids ever since.Ó Mason said that Perez, Goodrow and LaBrake were the three students who helped lead the fundraiser. Ò They are three very active kids that do some wonderful things at school,Ó she said. Ò We wanted to keep the fundraising local so we decided to give to the local toy drive. Once the money was collected, the kids and I walked it over and presented the check to Cindy.Ó They received help from Forrence Or-

chards, the family-owned nursery who donated the applewood to make the ornaments. The wood was then cut by members of Rick RondeauÕ s high school technology class. Teachers, led by fifth grade instructor Tammy Forrence, teacher coordinator for the project whose family owns the orchard, helped decorate the ornaments to represent the colleges that had been adopted by each classroom for the school year. Ò She does a lot of hard work to help design and make the ornaments,Ó Mason said.

The ornaments were then sold to students in the school and were hung on the tree through Dec. 20, when the students took them home prior to the Christmas break.

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Fugitive caught

BRATTLEBORO, Vt. Ñ On Nov. 26, at approximately 9:49 a.m., Vermont State Police were notified by New York State Police regarding a Fugitive from Justice identified as Trevor Smith, 32, from Westport, and that he was currently residing in Vermont.

Smith was located in Brattleboro and arrested on a warrant for a criminal offense that occurred in New York. Smith was processed at the Brattleboro State Police Barracks and transported to the Southern State Correctional Facility. He was issued conditions of release and is being held on $10,000 bail. Smith was cited to appear in the Windham Superior Court Criminal Division Nov. 27.

Hit-and-run

LAKE PLACID Ñ On Dec. 8, at approximately 1:30 a.m., State Police responded to Wesvalley Road, Lake Placid for a report of motor vehicle accident. Lake Placid Police who were on scene advised the responding troopers that the operator of the vehicle had the left the scene.

Leland F. Stanton III, 22, had been operating a 1998 Dodge van on Wesvalley Road when he drove off the south shoulder of the road and struck a tree. Stanton had fled the scene on foot and was located at the Wesvalley Housing. Stanton was subsequently arrested for driving while intoxicated.

StantonÕ s blood alcohol content was determined to be .13 percent. He was charged with driving while intoxicated and unlawful possession of marihuana. He was issued appearance tickets and is scheduled to appear at the Town of North Elba Court Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. Stanton was also issued traffic tickets for leaving the scene of a property damage motor vehicle accident, moving from lane unsafely, and uninspected motor vehicle.

False indentification

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ On Dec. 7 at approximately 4:37 p.m., State Police initiated a traffic stop on I-87 in the town of Elizabethtown on a 2013 Volkswagen sedan. The operator identified herself with a false name and stated she did not have her license with her. When the Trooper checked the license of the name given during the traffic stop, it was discovered that person only possessed a New York State identification card and their right to drive was suspended.

The female was taken into custody and arraigned in Town of Elizabethtown Court on charges of aggravated unlicensed operation third degree, speeding, and unlicensed operator and remanded to the Essex County Jail.

While being fingerprinted at the jail, the female notified SheriffÕ s deputies that she was actually Navasia DeGroate, 28, of Schenectady, who was then arrested and charged with Criminal Impersonation Second. She was also issued new traffic tickets charging her with speeding, unlicensed operation, and aggravated unlicensed operation second degree due to numerous suspensions on her license.

On Dec. 8, DeGroate was arraigned again at the Town of Elizabethtown Court and committed back to Essex County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 bond. She was to re-appear on Dec. 12.

Accident, DWI charge

MINEVILLE Ñ On Dec. 6 at approximately 10:50 p.m., State Police responded to the intersection of Plank Road and Republic Street in Mineville, town of Moriah, for a report of a personal injury motor vehicle accident. The operator, Jason A. Cole, 25, of Mineville had been driving a red Chevrolet Aveo south on Plank Road and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle exited the roadway off the west shoulder and struck a utility pole. The vehicle overturned, slid across both lanes of Republic Street, and came to rest right-side-up in a yard on the west side of Plank Road.Cole was transported to Moses Ludington Hospital by ambulance for leg pain.

Upon his release from the hospital, Cole was arrested for driving while intoxicated. His blood alcohol content was determined to be .11 percent. Troopers were notified by the owner of the vehicle that Cole also did not have permission to operate it. Cole was ultimately charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. He was also ticketed for unlicensed operator, speed not reasonable, no seatbelt and failure to use designated lane.

Meth arrest

TUPPER LAKE Ñ On Dec. 11, State Police executed a search warrant at Christopher J. JessieÕ s residence in the village of Tupper Lake. They were assisted by the Tupper Lake Police Department. Upon arrival to the residence to execute an arrest warrant for a probation violation, law enforcement found Jessie, 36, attempting to destroy methamphetamine manufacturing materials. Jessie was taken into custody and charged with the probation violation.

Pursuant to the execution of the search warrant, Jessie was additionally charged with Unlawful Manufacturing of Methamphetamine Third Degree, a D Felony, and Unlawful Disposal of Methamphetamine Laboratory Materials, an E Felony.

Jessie was arraigned at the Tupper Lake Town Court and remanded to Franklin County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash $20,000 bond. The State Police continue to investigate and further charges may be pending.

Ability impaired

AUSABLE Ñ On Dec. 11 at approximately 3:30 p.m., State Police responded to I-87 in the town of Ausable for a report of erratic operation of a tractor trailer. Upon locating the tractor trailer, the trooper initiated a traffic stop.

The operator, Eugene S. Schneck Jr., 51, of Pine Grove, Penn., was found to be driving while his ability was impaired. The trooper also observed noticeable damage to the vehicle. Following the trooperÕ s investigation, he discovered that Schneck had

struck a delineator and a concrete drainage ditch in the town of Ausable and then left the scene.

Schneck was arrested and charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs or alcohol in a commercial vehicle. He was arraigned at the Chesterfield Town Court and remanded to Essex County Jail in lieu of $500 cash bail. He is to re-appear on Dec. 16. Schneck was also ticketed for leaving the scene of a property damage accident and moving from lane unsafely.

Further charges are pending the results of a blood sample which was secured from Schneck at the Champlain Valley PhysicianÕ s Hospital in Plattsburgh.

Sheriff ’s Department monthly report LEWIS Ñ The following is a summary of the activities of the Essex County Sheriff’s Office for the month of November: Revenue generated by jail: $78,206.03 - To date $1,092,702.90 Inmate count levels: Essex County Inmates: Average 58 Total Count: Average 85, High 97, Low 78 Federal Inmate Count: Average 20, High 26, Low 18 Other county inmate boarders: Average 7, High 10, Low 0 Jail: Bookings Ð 38, Releases - 57 Inmate transports: 40 - 3,470 miles Arrests: 14 Incidents Investigated: 40 Uniform Tickets Issued: 103 Ð 6 Accidents investigated Civil documents Served: 36 Civil monies handled: $56,810.20 - $4,794.54 Alcohol Treatment Program: 85 Inmates seen, 28 individual & 57 group sessions.

Erosion training scheduled

WESTPORT Ñ On Jan. 24, the Essex County Soil and Water Conservation District will offer the required four hour Erosion and Sediment Control Training for contractors and developers. The training will be held from 8 a.m. until noon at the Essex County Fairgrounds, 3 Sisco Street, Westport. The training will be presented by District Manager Dave Reckahn.

This training is required for all contractors working on projects that disturb more than one acre of soil and have a storm water permit from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The training is good for three years.

Contractors and developers will have to preregister for the training to receive credits. The training will cost $75 for certification, reference materials and refreshments. Registration needs to be in by Jan. For more information, call 962-8225 or email essexwcd@westelcom.com.

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First Night Saranac Lake entertainment lineup announced keith@denpubs.com SARANAC LAKE Ñ Organizers of the eighth annual First Night celebration here have outlined the list of talent and venues that will be available to party-goers on New YearÕ s Eve. Admission to First Night events is granted with the purchase of an event button. Before Dec. 31, the buttons can be purchased for $12 at the Adirondack Daily Enterprise offices, Ampersound Music, Blueline Sports, Coakley High Peaks Ace Hardware, Saranac Lake Chamber of Commerce Offices, Lake Placid Price Chopper and the Lake Placid Visitors Bureau.

On Dec. 31, buttons will cost $15 and be available at the Harrietstown Town Hall (First Night Headquarters) and Ampersound Music. Children 12 and under are admitted for free and given a special button.

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quick access to venues.

Events kick off with the opening ceremony to First Night at 5:45 p.m. outside of the Town Hall. Afterwards, events will be held at 12 different venues throughout the village from 6 p.m. until midnight, when the balldrop and fireworks to usher in 2014 will take place.

At the town hall, performers will include the River Rat Rhythm Project steel drum band (6 p.m.), the Jay Vons (8 p.m. and Mark Gamsjager & the Lustre Kings (10 p.m.), each playing two-hour sets.

At the Petrova School, The Real McCoy circus and comedy show will take place from 6 to 8 p.m., followed by Sylvia Fletcher until 11 p.m.

Heather Styka will take to the stage at BluSeed Studios from 7 to 9 p.m., followed by Putnam Smith from 9 to 11 p.m.

Adirondack Storyteller Mitch Lee will be at the Artist Guild with tales from 7 to 9 p.m.

LoonWorks clown and family fun show will be taking place at the Saranac Lake Library starting at 6 p.m., with Soma Beats Drum and African dance troupe playing starting at 8 p.m.

Steve Langdon will play guitar at St. LukeÕ s Episcopal Church from 7 to 9 p.m., with Julie Richards and Don Vicaro taking the stage from 9 to 11 p.m.

The Ad Hoc Quartet #3 with R.L. Stevenson will play from 8 to 10 p.m. in the John Black Room at Historic Saranac Lake.

The PBR Band will play from 6 to 8 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, which will also host Woody Pines from 9 to midnight.

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Button prices to increase

SARANAC LAKE Ñ First Night Saranac Lake will take place Tuesday, Dec. 31, from 5:45 p.m. until midnight. Admission Buttons $12 prior to Dec. 31 and $15 on New YearÕ s Eve, available at the Harrietstown Town Hall. (Children 12 and under free).

Schedule of events & additional information can be found at firstnightsaranaclake.org.

Volunteer seminar set

PLATTSBURGH Ñ The North Country Regional Volunteer Center operated by the United Way of the Adirondack Region, has partnered up with the United Way of NNY and Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber of Commerce to offer a free seminar on volunteer recruitment and data base development.

The training will take place at Ramada Inn located at 6300 Arsenal Street, Watertown on Jan. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a free lunch served while discussing the volunteer data base and volunteer recruitment strategies. All are encouraged to attend this invaluable training, please RSVP by Jan. 3 to the United Way of NNY 788-5631 or email Trudy Slotnick (tslotnick@ unitedway-nny.org).

ADK to host winterfest

LAKE PLACID Ñ The Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) is pleased to announce it will be hosting Winterfest, part of National Winter Trails Day on Saturday, Jan. 11, at the Heart Lake Program Center in Lake Placid, New York.

For more information about our programs, directions or questions about membership, contact ADK North Country office in Lake Placid at 523-3441 or visit our website at adk.org.

Members of the Westport Central Middle School band gave a “flash band” performance for fellow students during breakfast on Dec. 19 and 20.

The students performed holiday songs and Christmas carols each morning leading up to the winter break. Members of the band played on Thursday, Dec. 19, while sixth grade band members returned for an encore performance on Friday, Dec. 20.

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“Stitch,” has been visiting all the different departments at Elizabethtown Community Hospital, learning about the services the hospital offers to the local community. Like a lot of people, Stitch didn’t realize that ECH has inpatient rehab (people can recuperate at ECH after hip replacement surgery, trauma, stroke or illness), chemotherapy, infusion services, or that the hospital’s community based health centers are accepting new patients. His visits have been documented on the ECHFacebook Page. “It’s a lighthearted way of offering information about the hospital’s services to the community at a fun time of year in a fun way,” Jane Hooper said. “This hospital has a lot to offer, closer to home for many people. Stitch is helping to spread the word.”

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Obituaries CHARLES "CHUCK" SURHOFF MAY 21, 1916- DEC 04, 2013 KEENE?Charles "Chuck" gratulations from the Town Surhoff, 97, of Keene died of Keene and Governor CuoWednesday, Dec. 4, 2013 at mo. the Elizabethtown CommuChuck was predeceased by nity Hospital in Elizabethhis wife, Marge Surhoff and town. He was born in his daughter Cindy Surhoff Rochester, NY on May 21, Rand. He is survived by his 1916 to Charles H. and Susie stepchildren Geri Robinson E. Surhoff. and her husband Gary of Chuck moved to Keene in Spring Hill, Florida, Jacque1948 and bought and manline Beatty and her husband aged the cabins and gas staBob of East Meadow, NY, tion where the new Keene Maggie Sheldon and her husFire House now stands. He band Dan of Keene Valley, sold the property in 1955 and NY and Edward Denning worked as a master tool and and his wife Elizabeth of East die maker for 30 years in Meadow, NY. Chuck also Plattsburgh and Lake Placid. had 10 grandchildren, 6 great Chuck was very active in his grandchildren and many community. He served severnieces and nephews. al terms on the Keene CenA Memorial Service to celetral School Board and was albrate his life will be held at so a Trustee of the Keene the Keene Valley CongregaValley Congregational tional Church at the conveChurch. One other source of nience family. In lieu of pride and accomplishment flowers, donations may be was the establishment of the sent to the Keene Fire DeKeene Fire Department. He partment, P.O. Box 136, was one of the original charKeene, NY 12942. ter members of the DepartArrangements have been enment. With a borrowed truck trusted to W.M. Marvin's Fufrom the Keene Valley Fire neral Home in ElizaberthDepartment and some rakes town. and hoses, the Keene Fire DeOnline condolences may be partment was founded in offered by visiting 1952 due to the efforts of www.wmmarvins.com these men. It was a proud There will be a memorial serday for Chuck this past June vice held 11:00 AM January to see the opening and dedi4, 2014 at the Keene Valley cation of the new Keene Fire Congregational Church in Department and receive conKeene Valley.

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Whalen reaches 1,000 point milestone for ELCS Lady Lions

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The ElizabethtownLewis Lady Lions were in a tight basketball game against the Chazy Lady Eagles Dec. 19.

Tied, 11-11, after the first quarter, senior forward Lily Whalen stepped up not only for her team but also to put herself in the record books.

Whalen scored 14 points of her teamÕ s 22 points in the second quarter, the final three coming on a wing jumper that gave her 1,002 career points. The Lions then cruised to a 60-30 victory to up their record to 5-2 as Whalen finished with a career-high 31 points. Ò I have been working hard for this and my teammates have been real supportive as I got closer,Ó said Whalen, who is averaging 18.1 points per game on the season. Ò Don (Ratliff, coach) has been really supportive and the girls who graduated last year were very supportive.

IÕ m glad I got it done so I can just play the rest of the year and focus on helping my team win games.Ó Whalen said that she started the game nervous, scoring only two points in the first eight minutes of play. Ò In the second I calmed down and played my game,Ó she said. Ò We played some good defense and got some turnovers that turned into good shots.Ó

At the 1:30 mark of the quarter, Whalen found herself with 13 points, 999 for her career, and starring down a three pointer from the wing. Ò It felt good off the hands,Ó she said. Ò It was great to see the ball go in.Ó Ò WeÕ re not used to trying to feed just one person so we kind of got out of sorts in that first quarter,Ó Ratliff said. Ò Between quarters I told them to relax and play their game in the second.Ó Ratliff said that Whalen has always been a constant for the Lions since she was called up to the varsity squad as an eighth grader. Ò You know what you are going to get from her,Ó Ratliff said. Ò She is even keel and she has become more vocal as a leader. She is aggressive on defense and averaging six steals a game.

She plays two or three positions on offense and she can play all five positions on defense.”

Ratliff said he felt the moment as well as his players. Ò I think that I was more nervous than she was,Ó he said.

Now with the milestone in the rear view, Whalen said she is ready to focus on a combined goal of the Lady Lions - to again hoist the Section VII/Class D trophy over their heads, as they did a season ago. Ò I am looking forward to focusing more on playing as a team and helping the younger players to improve to help our team,Ó she said.

Lily Whalen is presented the game ball by ELCS head coach Don Ratliff that she used to score her 1,000th career point Dec. 19.

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Around the Valley

Boys Basketball

Keene 43, Indian Lake/Long Lake 29 The Beavers outscored Indian Lake/Long Lake in every quarter of the game in improving to 6-1 on the season (5-0 NBL Division III). Colton Venner (16.4 ppg) led Keene with 16 points while Austin Brown added 13, Brandon Dumas 8 and Gabe Warner 6.

AuSable Valley 68, Saranac Lake 35 The Patriots outscored Saranac Lake 20-7 in the opening eight minutes to improve to 3-3 on the season (2-2 NBL Division I). Kobe Parrow and John Goodnough (11.2 ppg) each scored 14 points for the Patriots, while Shane Douglas (13.3) added 11, Sultan Sikandar 8, Zach Cosgrove 7, Austin Facteau 5, Nick McDonald 5 and Prescott Doyle 2.

Westport 52, Chazy 36 Westport opened the game on a 10-2 run and finished with an 18-8 edge in the final eight minutes to defeat their fellow Eagles from Chazy, leveling their season record at 3-3 (2-2 NBL Division II). Anderson Gay (9.5 ppg) scored 14 points to lead the Eagles while Thomas Mero scored 13, Ryan Davis (12.7) 12, Sam Napper 7, John Doyle 3 and Tyrell Tryon 3.

AuSable Valley 52, Saranac 38 The Patriots outscored Saranac 17-8 in the second quarter to take a lead they would not lose in winning their second game of the season. Austin Facteau led the Patriots with 13 points, with John Goodnough (10.6 ppg) adding 10, Kobe Parrow 8, Shane Douglas (13.8) 7, Nick McDonald 5, Prescott Doyle 4, Zach Cosgrove 3 and Sultan Sikandar 2.

Brandon Dumas of Keene drives to the basketball against Indian Lake/Long Lake defenders Dec. 19.

Swimming

Boys bowling

The AuSable Valley boys varsity swimming team finished second in three of the 10 events in the annual relay carnival against teams from Plattsburgh High and Franklin Academy.

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AuSable Valley 10, Plattsburgh High 0 Mike McDonald scored both the high game (205) and high series (605) for the Patriots in defeating the Hornets to up their season mark to 45-5. Roger Preston rolled a 204-591 with Ben

Coolidge rolling 183-547, Charlie Lacy 185-537, Jimmy Provost 204-528, Tyler Atkins 187-527, Josh Taylor 192-515 and Brandan Ano 201-503. Noah Martineau rolled a 186 high game.

Beekmantown 10, Willsboro 0 Connor Steeves rolled a 163 high game and 444 series for the Warriors, while Connor Sheehan added a 140 high game.

Girls Bowling

Beekmantown 4, Willsboro 0 Gabi Yeager rolled a 185 high game and 551 series for the Lady Warriors, while Lily Kelly had a 142 high game and Kaitlyn Arthur added a 138 high game.

Plattsburgh High 4, AuSable Valley 0 Jocelyn Perky rolled a high game of 119 en route to a 340 series for the Lady Patriots. Brooke SantaMaria added a 108 high game.

Indoor Track and Field

CVAC indoor meet No. 1 The AuSable Valley boys varsity indoor track and field team finished sixth in the opening meet of the CVAC season at Plattsburgh State University, while the girls varsity team finished eighth.

Westport’s Jonathan Gay finished first in the 1,000 meter race with a time of 2:49.2 while finishing third in the 1,600 meters, scoring 16 points to tie with AuSable Valley and Moriah and scoring four more points then Peru.

Wrestling

Beekmantown 52, AuSable Valley 21 Dylan Baker scored a pin in the opening minute of his match to improve to 3-0 on the season with a pair of pins against Beekmantown. Eli Gainer (1-2), Charlie Wilkinson (1-0) and Kenny Rivers (3-0) also scored decision victories, while Keith Christensen (1-2) added a forfeit win.

Mike McDonald rolled a 605 series for the AuSable Valley Patriots against Plattsburgh High Dec. 18.

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Girls Basketball

Elizabethtown-Lewis 60, Chazy 30 The Lady Lions outscored Chazy 22-6 in the second quarter as senior Lily Whalen scored her 1,000th career point in leading the team to its fifth win of the season (5-2, 4-1 in NBL Division II). Whalen (18.1 ppg) finished with 31 points while Jasmin Barnes (11.9) scored 10, Emma Disogra 7, Savanah Graves 5, Angel Barnes 4 and Tamara Wescott 3.

Westport 49, Willsboro 15 The Lady Eagles used a 15-5 opening eight minutes to control the pace against the Lady Warriors to up their record to 5-2 on the season (3-2 NBL Division II). Hannah Schwoebel and Emily Rascoe paced the Eagles with 10 points apiece, while leading scorer Brendee Russell (15.7) added 9, Ellie Schwoebel 6, Keregan Viens 6, Sarah Looby 6 and Megan Sudduth 2.

Trina Bigelow and Payton Gough each scored five points for the Warriors (0-7, 0-5), with Rachael Burt adding 3 and Amanda Henrichs 2.

AuSable Valley 68, Saranac 64, OT The Lady Patriots used a 23-13 third quarter to get back into the game against Saranac, outscoring the Chiefs 10-6 in overtime to keep their record perfect at 4-0 (3-0 in NBL Division I). Meghan Strong and Madi-

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son McCabe each connected on a trio of three pointers as Strong (14.5 ppg) finished with 20 points and McCabe 18. Taylor Saltus (15.5) scored 10 points, Logan Snow 9, Madison Rondeau 7, Shelby Bourgeois 2 and Sydney Snow 2.

Westport 51, Chazy 37 In a dual of Lady Eagles, Westport outscored Chazy 17-8 in the opening quarter in pulling away to level their Northern Basketball League Division II record at 2-2 (4-2 overall). Danielle Schwoebel (9.5 ppg) led the Eagles with 23 points while Brendee Russell (16.8) added 17, Hannah Schwoebel 6, Felicia Kurth 2, Sarah Looby 2 and Keregan Viens 1.

Elizabethtown-Lewis 58, Willsboro 22 The Lady Lions used a 20-7 third quarter run to put away the Lady Warriors to earn their fourth win of the season against a pair of losses (3-1 in Division II play). Lily Whalen (16.0 ppg) led the Lions with 18 points, with Jasmin Barnes (12.2) scoring 14, Angel Barnes 10, Emma Disogra 8, Myra Adams 4, Abbigale Cassavaugh 2 and Erika Mitchell 2.

Taylor Bigelow (4.8 ppg) led the Warriors with 6 points while Payton Gough added 4, Stephanie Blanchard 3, Rachael Burt 3, Bridget Moran 2, Amanda Henrichs 2 and Trina Bigelow 2.

Danielle Schwoebel scored 23 points for Westport against Chazy in NBL Division II play.

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Notice to readers

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ Beginning with the issue of Jan. 4, 2014, the Valley News will begin individually addressing each paper to better manage and optimize the paperÕ s delivery each week.

By doing so we can ensure that each household is receiving a copy of the paper and at the same time this method will allow us to better manage addresses for unoccupied homes and homes that for whatever reason do not want to receive the printed copy each week.

Over the course of the next few months we will be fine tuning the addresses and ensuring that they follow USPS Carrier Walk Sequencing. If for some reason you do not receive the paper as you normally have in the past and you reside within our free delivery zone, please call our office at 518-873-6368 or email us at circulation@denpubs.com so that we may add you to our list of addresses.

Writing workshop scheduled

WADHAMS Ñ Join writers and visual artists Mary Beth Coudal and Kathryn Cramer for a two-hour writing and art workshop at the Art Farm in Wadhams Friday, Dec. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. Writers and artists will write about the previous year and look forward to the coming year with creative writing prompts. There will be time to make collage art with images and continue the creative momentum for the new year.

All levels of writers and crafters are welcome; the workshop is perfect for the beginning or experienced writer or artist.

Register at eventbrite.com/e/new-years-resolutions-tickets-9644568163. Rate is $25 until the day of, for a light dinner or refreshments. For more, call Coudal at 646-678-0832 or bootcamp4writers@gmail.com.

New Years at the Cowboy

LAKE PLACID Ñ A New Years Eve celebration of different food from around the globe featuring will take place at 5 p.m. and late night happy hour from 10 p.m. through the New Year at the Cowboy Restaurant in Lake Placid. Complimentary glass of champagne served at midnight.

It will feature a late night happy hour with drink and food specials with a complimentary glass of champagne to ring in the New Year. The Cowboy will also have live music from a local band County Line during the first part of the evening and then late night live music from Jacks and Heroes. For further information please contact Vicky Breyette 837-5069 or email adkvic@ gmail.com.

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ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The winners of the 2013 Arthur G. Hooper Holiday Decorating contest, sponsored by the Elizabethtown Social Center, are as follows: In Elizabethtown/New Russia, Bill and Wendy Doherty (Park St) won the Spirit of Christmas award; Matt and Susie DrewÕ s (Noble Terrace) decorations were Most Beautiful; and Kevin and Casey Martin (BrainardÕ s Forge Rd) won in the Most Original category.

In Lewis, Isabelle and Eugene Cassavaugh (Hulbert Rd) won the Spirit of Christmas award; Amy ChapukÕ s (Rt 9) decorations were Most Beautiful; and Kevin and Mary Jacques (Wells Hill Rd) won in the Most Original category.

Honorable Mentions go to Kenny and Chris Whittemore (Rt 9); TJ and Amanda Pulsifer (Muzzy Rd); and Wanda and Steve Duso (Rt 9). The judges had an especially hard time selecting winners in Lewis this year. Many homes were decorated very nicely and the Social Center highly recommends a drive through. Each category winner will have their names engraved on a permanent plaque that hangs in the Social Center.

Noms sought for Wall of Distinction

WESTPORT Ñ The Westport Central School Wall of Distinction Committee is excepting nominations for individuals to be considered for induction. Nominations should be submitted to Superintendent John Gallagher, 25 Sisco St., Westport, N.Y. 12993, by Jan. 24.

Criteria to be considered includes, but not limited to: Outstanding contribution(s) to Westport Central School; Outstanding contribution(s) to society; Outstanding career; Participation and/or leadership in community activities; Candidate must have attended Westport Central School and have been out of school a minimum of ten years before eligibility of induction; Nominations for former or existing staff members who meet criteria 1-5 and who have served a minimum of five years at the district will also be considered.

Nomination forms are available on the DistrictÕ s website westportcs.org or by contacting the District Office at 9628244.

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WESTPORT Ñ The Westport Town Board Meeting on Dec. 24 has been changed to Monday, Dec. 30 at 3 p.m.

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Ski jumping a fireworks in Lake Placid

LAKE PLACID — There will be a fireworks display Sunday, Dec. 29, over the Olympic Jumping Complex, in Lake Placid. The display, scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., is a part of the eveningÕ s ski jump competition, which gets underway at 6 p.m. with action off the K20, K48 and K90 ski jumps. Several jumpers will participate in an exhibition jump off both the K20 and K48 jumps, before the three round competition gets underway on the famed 90 meter ski jump.

Admission to the ski jumping event, followed by the fireworks, is $16 for adults, $10 for juniors and seniors, with children six and under free. Admission is also free with the purchase of the Olympic Sites Passport.

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Social center to host writers group

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The Elizabethtown Social Center will sponsor a writers group coordinated by Westport author Sandra Weber. The group will be held on the second and fourth Thursdays in January, February and March at 1 p.m. and is open to all skill levels, ages, and interests.

Group members will offer supportive and constructive criticism to each otherÕ s writing efforts and exchange information about writing, publishing, and writer events in the area. The group is open to a wide variety of genre, including short story, novel chapters, poetry, essays, nonfiction book chapters, newsletters, newspaper/magazine articles, and children’s stories or simply recording your memories for your family. The main requirement in the group is that members have a desire to support writers and the creative process. Writing or sharing writing with the group is not required, just an enjoyment of learning about writing and offering encouragement to writers. For those who are (or want to be) writers, it is an opportunity to get feedback, meet other writers, improve your skills, and learn more about publishing.

Weber is an independent scholar with a focus on Adirondack Mountain region and womenÕ s history. She has published nine books, including Ò Adirondack Roots: Stories of Hiking,Ó Ò History and Women,Ó Ò Breaking Trail: Remarkable Women of the Adirondacks with co-author, Peggy Lynn,Ó and, Ò The Finest Square Mile: Mount Jo and Heart Lake.Ó She has also penned four childrenÕ s books and numerous magazine articles.

For more information about the group, please contact the Social Center at 873-6408 or info@elizabethtownsocialcenter.org.

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FURNITURE

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LOGGING WILLIAM Thwaits Logging is looking to purchase and harvest standing timber of all species. Will pay New York State stumpage prices.

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MUSIC TAMA DRUM KIT, 5 piece, crash and ride cymbals, hi-hat, stool, all hardware. Excellent shape. $500 firm. Cash or local check with a 2 week hold only. In person transaction only...no shipping. 518-534-4094.

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY BEN & JERRY’S FRANCHISE of Lake Placid is for sale. For information and inquiries call 518791-4029 Ask for Dave

LAND 1 ACRE OF Land at Wood Rd., West Chazy, NY, close to schools, nice location. Please call 518-4932478 for more information.

CRANBERRY LAKE 90 Acre Hunting Camp, 8 cabins, well, septic, off grid, solar power generator, on ATV/snowmobile trail, 1/2 acre pond, wood & propane heat, 55 miles from Lake Placid, one mile off Route 3. $155,000. 518-359-9859

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BANKING OPPORTUNITY

A progressive, independent, community bank is now accepting applications for a fulltime teller position at Champlain National Bank – Willsboro Office, 3900 NYS Rte. 22 location. Responsibilities will include outstanding client service by increasing awareness of all bank products and services. Successful candidate will serve clients by processing a variety of banking transactions in a pleasant, professional manner.

Quality communication and PC skills are a must. Competitive salary and benefit package. 40 hours per week.

If you are interested in becoming part of our banking team, forward your resume via email, fax, or mail.

For consideration forward resume to: Gayle A. Bridge, AVP/Human Resources Champlain National Bank 3900 NYS Rt. 22 • Willsboro, NY 12996 Email: gbridge@champlainbank.com Fax: 518-963-4292 EOE M/F/D/V

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CROWN POINT LAND - 53 Peasley Road. Property offers 3.5 acres on Putnam Creek with 600 feet of road frontage, a 50' x 30' 2 story frame barn with electricity and oil heat. Zones residential. Can be converted or build new. Beautiful spot and minutes to the Northway or Ticonderoga. $65,000.

Purdy Realty LLC - 384-1117.

Call Frank Villanova - 878-4275 cell

TURNKEY FAMILY CAMP FOR SALE. Beautifully Finished Cabin on 5 Acres, Woodsand Nice Lawn, Quiet Country Road, Stocked Fishing Pond & Guest Cabin. On Snowmobile Trail. Only $69,995.

Call 1-800-229-7843 or visit www.LandandCamps.com

SINGLE-FAMILY HOME $29,000 REMODELED 2 bdrm, .3 acre, Rte. 9, Front Street, Keeseville, NY. Live in or a P/E Ratio of 5 to 1 investment. 518-3356904.

MORRISONVILLE 4 BR/2.5 BA, Single Family Home, 1,920 square feet, bulit in 1998, Colonial Cape, attached 2 car garage, gas fireplace, finished basement, large fenced in backyard with above ground swimming pool on corner lot. Located in Morrisonville in the Saranac School District. Great Family Neighborhood. $229,500 Call 518-726-0828 Dfirenut@gmail.com

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

By EMAIL To: legals@denpubs.com

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: NORTHEASTERN STATES KILNS, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York Secretary of State (SSNY) on September 11, 2013.

Office location: Essex County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Northeastern States Kilns, LLC, 25 Ellsberry Lane, Willsboro, NY 12993.

Purpose: Purchase and operate kilns and all other legal purposes.

VN-11/23-12/28/20136TC-53997 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMA-

(2) TRAILERS (OPEN) - both excellent condition; 2010 Triton 20' Aluminum - max wgt. 7500 lbs.

Asking $4900 and 1989 Bison 31' overal Gooseneck, Asking $2900.

518-546-3568.

ALTONA, NY 3 BR/2 BA, Single Family Home, bulit in 1994, Perfect entertainment home, peaceful country setting 15 minutes from Plattsburgh. Large deck, 28' pool, patio with built in gas grill, 2 car garage with workshop. A MUST SEE $105,000 518-570-0896

(4) CHEVY RIMS, Steel, 16" x 6.5", 6 lug w/pressure monitors. $250 OBO. 518-524-7124.

FISHER SNOW PLOW 7' 6" Minute Mount 2, used 2 winters, $3500 Negotiable. 518-524-0582 or 518643-5244

WANTED TO BUY

AUTO WANTED

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BUYING EVERYTHING! FURS, Coins, Gold, Antiques, Watches, Silver, Art, Diamonds."The Jewelers Jeweler Jack" 1-917-696-2024

By Appointment. Lic-Bonded.

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Any Condition. Call 1-800-8645796 or www.carbuyguy.com

CASH PAID- up to $28/Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. 1-DAY PAYMENT. 1-800371-1136 WANTED ALL MOTORCYCLES, before 1980, Running or not. $Top CASH$ PAID! 1-315-5698094 WANTS TO PURCHASE minerals and other oil & gas interests. Send details P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co 80201 WANTS TO purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests.

Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201

TION OF LIMITED L I A B I L I T Y COMPANY (“LLC”) Name: Zeke's Pub LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on 11/18/13 Office Location: Essex County. The “SSNY” is designated as agent of the “LLC” upon whom process against it may be served.

“SSNY” shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: 3922 NYS Route 22, Willsboro, NY 12996 . Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

VN-12/7-1/11/20146TC-52168 ----------------------------NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION OF LS MARINA LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 11/15/13. Office location: Essex County.

LLC formed in DE on 11/14/13. NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: Michael Damp, 2210 Saranac Ave., Lake Placid, NY 12946, principal business address. DE address

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

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

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

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1977 156 GLASTRON Boat with 70 HP Johnson motor, with trailer, excellent condition. $2500. 518359-8605 1980 18 1/2 FT. Century Cuddy Cabin, 120 HP I/O, trailer, GPS depth finder, down rigger, plus. $2400 OBO. 518-963-8220 or 518 -569-0118 2001 SUPRA SANTERA low hrs., mint cond., great ski wake board boat, beautiful trailer included, $19,500. 518-891-5811 2005 WHITEHALL SPIRIT rowing/sailboat. Classic boat, rare find. Must sell! Asking $4500 OBO. 845-868-7711

2007 STINGRAY BOAT 25' Stingray Criuser, only 29 hours, LIKE NEW, sleeps 4, has bathroom, microwave, fridge, table, includes trailer, stored inside every winter. (518) 570-0896 $49,000

CLASSIC 1973 CAMARO, 350 Auto, V-8 Engine, original 55,000 miles, $12,000, very good condition 518-359-9167.

Call: (518) 359-9167

MOTORCYCLES

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 2002 COACHMAN MIRADA self contained, 24,840 miles, clean & runs great, Asking $16,800. 518846-7337

TRUCKS

1974 HARLEY DAVIDSON SUPERGLIDE MOTORCYCLE purchased new, always garaged, 2800 original miles, collectors item, serious buyers only, $6000 FIRM. 518-891-4749 2010 HONDA STATELINE 1500 Miles, Black, Factory Custom Cruiser, 312 CC $7,800 518-5698170 WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE KAWASAKI 1967-1980 Z1900, KZ900, KZ1000, ZIR, KX1000MKII, A1-250, W1-650, H1 -500, H2-750, S1-250, S2-350, S3 -400 SUZUKI GS400, GT380, GT750, Honda CB750 (1969,1970) CASH. FREE PICKUP. 1-800-7721142, 1-310-721-0726 usa@classicrunners.com

BUCKET TRUCK FOR SALE 1987 International 1900 Single Axle, with Steel Out-Riggers on the rear near back wheels. Truck has DT466 Diesel engine with 132,000 miles, in very good condition. A one man bucket, will reach 50' high. Bucket also equipted with winch and picking point from both booms. Truck licensed, and ready to drive or work. Asking $7,500 or Trade.

Owner: Don Thew- 518-6438434 802 Bear Swamp Road, Peru, NY 12972 or Thew802@verizon.net

CARS

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

2000 CADILLAC STS, loaded, leather, Northstar motor, no rust, always garaged, 95k miles, never seen snow, very good condition, $4995. 518-891-4749 Call: (518) 891-4749

16’ CENTER CONSOLE FIBERGLASS SCOUT BOAT, 50hp & 6hp Yamaha motors, Humming chart & depth plotter, trailer & cover. $10,500. 518-4834466

2006 MINI COOPER, 5 spd, 2 dr. New tires, brakes & exhaust. Dual sunroof, leather interior, excellent condition. Comes w/warranty if wanted. $8500 OBO. Call: (518) 524-6709

of LLC: c/o The Corporation Trust Co., 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Sec. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901.

Purpose: all lawful purposes.

VN-12/7-1/11/20146TC-52173 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: 312 ESSEX, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York Secretary of State (SSNY) on November 12, 2013.

Office location: Essex County.

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

SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o 312 Essex, LLC, 44 Farm Way, Essex, NY 12993. Purpose: Real Estate ownership and all other legal purposes.

VN-11/30-01/04/20136TC-52146 ----------------------------ADIRONDACK SURVEYING PLLC, Articles of

Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/22/13.

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: 2276 Saranac Ave., Lake Placid, NY 12946. Purpose: to engage in the profession of Land Surveyor.

VN-12/14-1/18/20146TC-52183 ---------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF M. SINGHANARATHA LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/02/13. Office location: Essex County.

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

SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 272 Mill Pond Dr., Lake Placid, NY 12946. Purpose: Own and operate a restaurant.

VN-12/14-1/18/20146TC-56695 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC): Name: HERITAGE PROPERTIES OF THE ADIRONDACKS, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/26/2013. Office location: Essex County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: C/O HERITAGE PROPERTIES OF THE ADIRONDACKS, LLC, P.O. Box 351, 7 School Street, Essex, NY 12936. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

Latest date upon which LLC is to dissolve: No specific date.

VN-12/14-1/18/20146TC-56712 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: WHITTEMORE LOGGING LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/20/13. Office location: Essex County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o Gerald Whittemore, P.O. Box 96, Lewis, New York 12950. Purpose: For any lawful purpose VN-12/14-1/18/20146TC-56714 ----------------------------NORTHLINE ENERGY, LLC NOTICE OF FORMATION of a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC): DATE OF FORMATION: The Articles of Organization were filed with the New York State Secretary of State on December 13, 2013.

NEW YORK OFFICE LOCATION: Essex County AGENT FOR PROCESS: The Secretary of State is designated as Agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC to 15 School Lane, AuSable Forks, New York 12912.

PURPOSE: To

engage in any lawful act or activity.

VN-12/21-1/25/20146TC-57528 ----------------------------NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Westport Central School District Essex County, New York Please take notice that, in accordance with Section 6-d of the New York State General Municipal Law, the Board of Education of the Westport Central School District, Essex County, New York (the “School District”) will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 5:30 PM in the school library at Westport Central School Westport, New York to consider the proposed appropriation of $67,000 from the School District’s repair reserve fund to pay costs of remediating asbestos in the school building.

Dated: December 19, 2013

By Order of the Board of Education of the Westport Central School District, Essex County, New

York Jana Atwell, District Clerk VN-12/28/13-1TC57605 ----------------------------THE TOWN OF ELIZABETHTOWN will hold its 2014 Organizational meeting Thursday Jan. 2, 2014 in the Town Hall at 7:00PM. Debra Brooks Town Clerk VN-12/28/13-1TC57603 ----------------------------JARDIN Y. PAPEL, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/6/2013.

Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 155 Parkside Dr., Lake Placid, NY 12946, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

VN-12/28-2/1/20146TC-57614 -----------------------------

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