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By Keith Lobdell keith@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — The Essex County Board of Supervisors outlined what a potential buyer of the Horace Nye Nursing Home here would have to do in order to complete a sale.

The board voted by a weighted tally of 2,786-1,130 to set the terms and conditions for the potential sale of the home after an executive session on the matter during the Dec. 27 meeting.

The board set a sale price at $4.25 million, with a 3.25 percent commission rate ($138,125).

“This would be a direct sale, not a lease,” County Attorney Daniel Manning said.

The resolution also stated that current residence would

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ESSEX — The town of Essex has set $80,000 aside for a potential legal fight with the owner of the Lewis Family Farm.

Essex Supervisor Sharon Boisen confirmed that the

town had set aside the money “on the assessor's legal expense line to defend the town in property tax litigation,” adding that “the only case we currently have is with the Lewis Family Farm.”

Salim “Sandy” Lewis filed suit July 27 against the

town, claiming that the assessments on two of the six parcels he owns were grossly high, even after seeking relief.

Lewis and his legal counsel, Martina Baillie, did file a pair of grievances about the assessments on two parcels of land: a field crops

parcel of 1,111 acres assessed at $6,033,190; and a 5.2-acre family residence assessed at $412,900.

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JAY — Jay Supervisor Randall “Randy” Douglas wants to continue in the role of chairman of the Essex County Board of Supervisors.

Douglas, who has been Jay Supervisor for 10 years and chairman of the Essex County board for the past two, announced that he was going to seek a third term last week in an e-mail to his

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ELCS students, faculty remember student, athlete Ashley Grady

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denpubs@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — Friends of a Lewis teenager who died this past week gathered at the Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School the evening of Friday, Dec. 23 for a candlelight vigil.

Around 5:30 p.m., dozens of people held candles and shared memories of 16-yearold Ashley Grady, who was found dead in her home the morning of Dec. 21.

"It was an evening of tears, smiles and even laughter," said friend Brian Gay, who

reported on the event for Denton Publications. "Stories were told by her peers of her 'doing what she wanted when she wanted.' Ashley was a girl that was known for her smile her laugh, and who could forget her sneeze?

Everyone came to a consensus that she was a girl that would make anyone laugh and smile. She was also very welcoming to newcomers and made sure that everyone felt like they had a place. Her good mood and sense of humor was very infectious. This amazing young lady never will be forgotten."

Grady was a sophomore at the Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School and had recently celebrated her 16th birthday. She was a member of the school’s soccer and basketball programs.

On Dec. 21, ELCS Superintendent Gail Else and Principal Jennifer Bull released a joint statement, which read as follows: “We were sadly informed today that one of our students Ashley Grady, a 10th grade student here at ELCS, passed away. This news was a tremendous shock to the students, faculty and staff.

“Ashley was a well liked student and athlete who participated in both soccer and basketball. She will be deeply missed by her ELCS family.

“Due to the fact that we all deal with grief in different ways, protocols have been put in place along with counselors that are available for our students.

“Our conference room has been open and available for

Students, faculty and community members came together Dec. 23 to hold a candlelight vigil for Ashley Grady.

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those students who wish to express their thoughts and condolences to the family.

Our hearts go out to Ashley’s family.”

The autopsy performed on Grady Dec. 21 did not reveal her cause of death, according to New York State Police. Dr. C. Francis Varga performed the autopsy at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake; however, the cause and manner of death

are pending toxicology results.

Essex County 911 received a call at 6:24 a.m. Dec. 21 to Grady’s Fox Run Road residence in the town of Lewis for an unresponsive female.

The teen was discovered not breathing in her bedroom by her sister and 911 was contacted. Elizabethtown-Lewis Rescue Squad and State Police responded, but life-saving measures were unsuc-

cessful. Grady was pronounced dead at the scene by Essex County Coroner Kelly Valentine, who authorized her removal to Adirondack Medical Center for a postmortem exam.

The death occurred sometime between the late night of Dec. 20 and early morning hours of Dec. 21.

The State Police in Lewis are continuing their investigation.

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ELIZABETHTOWN — An effort to save the jobs of 10 Essex County employees fell short Dec. 27.

Chesterfield Supervisor Gerald Morrow, who moved the resolution to re-instate the 9.6 positions affecting 10 employees, said that he was surprised more supervisors did not vote in favor of the measure.

“It would cost us money to get rid of these people,” Morrow said. ”I think this is pretty much done now unless we could figure out another way.”

Morrow said that if the resolution would have passed, he was going to suggest using the money budgeted for unemployment and other benefit funds to pay for the positions. His motion included further discussion on employee funding at the board’s Jan. 3 meeting.

Minerva Supervisor Sue MontgomeryCorey was absent from the end of the annual meeting of the Essex County Supervisors, where supervisors voted by a weighted total 1,448-1,395 against a resolution to pursue saving the 10 positions eliminated from the 2012 budget.

Corey’s 64 weighted votes, while absent, was counted with those against the measure.

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Keene Supervisor William “Bill” Ferebee said that he felt that there needed to be a number to go with the residence preference.

“I would feel better with a guaranteed percentage of rooms for Essex County residents,” he said.

Chesterfield Supervisor Gerald Morrow said that he was in favor of the restrictions to a sale, but not on favor of the sale itself.

“This is going to sound weird when I say it, but I am going to vote to amend the conditions into the resolution because I feel that they need to be there, but I am not going to vote for anything that leads to the sale of the Horace Nye Home,” Morrow

where the 2012 budget was passed, Corey consistently voted in favor of keeping the positions.

Corey voted against the original resolution to reduce the 9.6 county positions. She also voted in favor of a resolution to reduce blacktopping funds to save the positions, seconded a resolution to increase the tax levy for the same purpose, moved a resolution to save the positions with onethird funding coming from blacktopping, fund balance and tax base, and voted in favor of a resolution that would have eliminated the first 10 positions to come open in 2012 to avoid layoffs.

“In the short time we should preserve the 9.6 jobs and use the next year to figure out what it is that we want to do and what we can do,” Corey said during the Dec. 12 meeting.

If Corey would have voted in line with her stance at the Dec. 12 meeting, the resolution to save the jobs would have passed by a tally of 1,459 in favor to 1,384 against.

In all, 1,422 weighted votes are needed for a simple majority.

Calls made to Corey about how she would have voted on the Dec. 27 resolution if present were not returned in time for publication.

The Essex County Board of Supervisors’ Layoff Review Committee finished its task of eliminating 10 positions after the first meeting Dec. 19, along with the elimina-

said.

Manning said that the county had currently entered into a listing agreement with the firm Marcus and Millichap, and now were looking to solidify the details of a potential sale.

“We don’t want to enter into a blank agreement,” Manning said.

County Manager Daniel Palmer said that the terms and conditions were drafted

tion of 11 positions that had not been filled during 2011.

The positions to be laid off include: •a part-time staff psychiatrist in the Office of Mental Health; •a part-time clerk in the Department of Social Service; •a records retention aide in both the County Clerk’s office and the Mail and Supply Room; •two part-time on-call watch persons and two building maintenance positions in the Department of Public Works; •one licensed practical nurse, one certified nursing assistant and one part-time activity aide at the Horace Nye Nursing Home.

The list was created through recommendations by department heads in consulting with the committee: North Elba Supervisor Robert “Roby” Politi as chair, Essex Supervisor Sharon Boisen, Wilmington Supervisor Randy Preston, County Manager Daniel Palmer, and County Personnel Officer Monica Feeley.

During the Dec. 19 Personnel Committee meeting, several supervisors expressed their belief that layoffs should be determined by those who did not meet residency requirements first, but Board Chairman Randall “Randy” Douglas said that the committee would be looking at positions and not people when they made their decisions.

based on the feedback received from a questionnaire that was given to supervisors.

“I based the terms and conditions on the surveys that were sent out and Dan (Manning) added a few more,” Palmer said.

Manning said that the purchase of the Horace Nye Nursing Home would be as is.

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ur biggest Holliday is now behind us, but what a confusion it causes when this holiday falls on a Sunday, especially for businesses, public offices and the regular services that we expect each day. Thus many of them take off Monday and for people like me this makes me question each day for the rest of the week as to just what day I am facing only to have it happen all over again on New Year ’s weekend. Regardless I hope all had a wonderful Holiday and had the joy of being with family and friends. If you are looking for interesting ways to enjoy New Year ’s Eve think about attending one of the “First Night” Celebrations either in Burlington or Saranac Lake these are packed full times of entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. If you would like to stay local our Bowling Ally is offering a “Rock and Bowl” evening of fun right here in town. Also some local Restaurants are offering specials on New Year ’s Eve meals just check them out as reservations are appreciated. One can always just sit in the comfort of home and watch the celebrations of the world on television.

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My trip to Texas was pretty uneventful, although the huge number of roadside crosses in the hilly parts of Kentucky was a bit unnerving. I crossed the Mississippi just north of Memphis, in a landscape so flat you could see the tall girder bridge for miles before you actually got to it. It's all farm land there, primarily grain and cotton, and house-sized John Deere cotton harvesters were still at work in the fields.

Once you arrive in Texas, the speed limit increases to 75, a very rapid pace indeed because most drivers are going 85 or 90.

The benefit is you get around the ugliness of Dallas quite quickly.

A toy helicopter, designed to be flown indoors, greatly enlivened our Christmas morning. My son, who is a pilot of full sized fixed wing aircraft, could, after a bit of practice, fly it off the dining room table, around the living room, down the hall and land back on the table. His cats are deeply alarmed by its whirring and bobbing, and disappear under the couch until the batteries run down.

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estport Central School's enterprising First Grade teacher Amy Welch has found a way around some of the budgetary woes that our school districts are facing in these tough times. She's been awarded a grant from International Paper that will allow the kindergarten, first, and second grades to take a field trip this spring to the Wild Center in Tupper Lake.

"All three classes will be learning about animals that live in the Adirondack region," she told me by email, "and this will be a very beneficial extension to our lessons."

She also said that she and the students were very appreciative of the generous grant. I look forward to hearing about the trip from my friends at the ACAP After School program, though spring seems so far away right now.

Meantime, you can go online to vote for a winner in the Champlain Area Trails Writing Contest, which I mentioned earlier in the fall. If you go to www.champlainareatrails.com you'll find links to the four finalists: "Looking Home," by Stites

McDaniel, "Musicians Inspired," by Catherine Bahn, "Wildlife Connected, In and Out of Town" by David Thomas Train and Peter Hartwell, and "A Great Resolution," by Jessica Wimett. You can read each of the stories by clicking on the links, and then vote for your favorite by clicking on "vote now."

The story that gets the most votes will win a $250 People's Choice award, but voting ends on January 10, so get reading. Contest judges will select their winner, too, for a grand prize of $500.

The idea behind the contest is to help promote all of the attractions that our beautiful area has to offer—not just gorgeous trails and breathtaking views, but also the wide array of cultural offerings, great dining experiences, and exciting shopping opportunities. Vacationers go online to research possible destinations, and these stories each offer a unique perspective on the wonders of the Champlain Valley.

CATS is already planning their next writing and video contest, in hopes of further spreading the word. I'll be sure to give you the details when they're available. And good luck to all the promising finalists.

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ELIZABETHTOWN Margaret Bartley • 873-9225 / msbartley@charter.net ast Sunday an all time record of 60 children took part in the Holiday Santa Party at the Cobble Hill Golf Clubhouse. Councilman Joe Martin and his wife Linda organized the party. The event was a huge success with the help of George Salg and many others, besides Santa, the kids and their parents. They were surprised by pizzas donated to the party

by Mike & Marsha McCarrol of Bub’s Pizza. Harry Gough sent each child home with a color photo from his digital camera and color printer.

The Healthy Communities Grant is responsible for new park benches that have appeared around town. There is one in front of the Town Hall, one at the Library and another at the Golf Course. Have you seen the new sign at the entrance to the Golf Course? Prisoners from Moriah Shock helped peal the cedar logs and put up the sign, which was made by Bruce McPhail.

The Thrift Shop is holding a post Christmas Sale the last week of December. Fill a shopping bag with adult clothes for just $4 or buy books and videos for 50 cents a piece or less.

The past 25 weeks I have had fun writing

the weekly Elizabethtown column for the Valley News. This column has given me a chance to stay in touch with the amazing people of our community. I have come to know the people who make music and art, run our churches and charities, build our parks and playgrounds, and help us all celebrate those special holidays.

As 2011 ends we are all wondering what 2012 will bring? We might see a new building on the site of Hubbard Hall, a wonderful new Footbridge Park, and spring flowers along Court Street thanks to Judy Martin. Another change, will be in this column as I take on an exciting new job as Supervisor of Elizabethtown, I am turning the Elizabethtown Column over to Helen DeChant. She is the president of the Elizabethtown-Westport Garden Club, a Thrift Shop volunteer, a member of the Elizabethtown Zoning Board of Appeals, and a Chamber of Commerce volunteer. If you have any events that you would like to see mentioned in this column, you can reach her at 873-9279 or e-mail her at time4hfd@yahoo.com I wish you all a Happy and Healthy New Year for 2012.

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n town news, the 2012 Town Board organizational meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 3, at 3 p.m. in the town hall. All the appointed positions will be filled then. The new town clerk, Cathy DeWolff, has announced that her office hours will be Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays by appointment. It's time to renew your dog licenses, although you don't need a new collar tag unless it's gotten lost.

The Essex Inn is having a dinner and celebration on New Year's Eve with blues guitarist Russ Bailey; the details can be found at essexnewyork.org. This excellent web site also contains planning board and town board meeting minutes, links to the ferry and grange, and lots of other information about Essex.

The library just got in a slew of new books, including ones for juveniles, and more non-fiction than fiction, at least in this batch. I prefer well written non-fiction myself, especially military history, but the most powerful books I've read are oldschool fiction, like Moby Dick and Lone-

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of some who have shown outstanding accomplishments such as Sophie Clarke the recent winner of Survival’s TV show. Sophie showed outstanding skills, over many weeks, in an isolated and remote part of the world, where the contestants are pitted against each other under tough challenges.

As a community we are so proud of her accomplishments and winning the big challenge. Sophie has not forgotten her roots and has come back to her home town to share some of her experiences with us. She will meet any of the interested public at our local School on Wednesday Dec. 28 for an hour between 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to share with those in attendance. It was also announce that two of our High School soccer players received high awards such as Clay Shermon, and Dakota Sayward, congratulations. Many of our local students are accomplishing great things and do go on to receive rewards in life; another example is Eric Cioppa whose career has elevated him to the position of Superintendent of the Maine Bureau of Insurance here again congratulations.

Happy Birthday to Vivian Ball Jan. 3, Cole and Chase Pierce Jan. 3, Lisa Boardman Jan. 7.

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or our New Year ’s Eve edition, we’d rather focus less on the term “resolution” and more on the term “hope” when looking ahead to 2012.

First of all, we hope politicians can work together more to accomplish the greater good, not just in this area but throughout the country.

This statement probably caused you to do a spit-take with your hot chocolate or beverage of choice, but hear us out. In Essex County, the supervisors did just that, approving a budget that was rich in compromise.

At the end of the process, each of the 18 town administrators came away with something that they liked about the budget, but also came away from the table frustrated. A lot of times, their frustration came from different sides of the same coin. Some were frustrated the tax levy increase did not meet the state’s 2 percent cap, and others were upset the levy was too low. Some were upset that 10 positions had to be cut right after the holidays, and others were upset there were not more layoffs.

There were no temporary Band-Aid fixes until the political winds shift. It was compromise.

Congressman Bill Owens recently said he feels 2012 is going to be a terrible year in Washington, D.C. and nothing will get done because it is an election year with both sides of the aisle looking to blame each other.

We all know that is the truth. But are we just going to take it? If that truly is the motivation of our politicians, then the message needs to be sent that we want someone in office who is looking out for us, not their personal party interests.

With the upcoming election, we also hope that people will go to the polls and make an informed decision. Don’t just roll with the “what’s happening right now” mentality and look at candidates for local, state and federal positions, including president, as a whole.

Each candidate will have pros and cons.

What the informed voter does is weigh those options in total and then decide who they feel best represents their interests in government.

It seems that people want to have an “American Idol” conclusion to the presidential race, bringing a candidate up just to find out how fast they can chop them down. It has been done with each of the front-runners in the Republican Party (obviously not on the Democratic side because they have the incumbent, but it would be if the field were open).

When a candidate is shown to have weakness, it is almost as if that candidate has been “voted off” as a presidential hopeful. The sound bite has become more important than the platform, and that should not be the case.

Our next hope is for a safe and happy year ahead. While 2011 had many shining moments, it was also a year when the region saw massive spring flooding, only to be followed by a tropical storm that battered the region and left many properties and lives damaged. Some, including Essex County Board of Supervisors Chairman Randall “Randy” Douglas, are concerned that a new year could bring more problems, and we hope that is not the case.

Our final hope is that the steps taken by the North Country Regional Economic Development Council and the state will start to turn the economy around.

For a region that does not have a lot of trust in the name, the honeymoon period between it and Gov. Andrew Cuomo has appeared to extend throughout his first year in office. Cuomo has shown a concern for all parts of the state and has built trust with North Country delegates, which is something we hope will continue into the next year.

Happy New Year.

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During 2011 we laid the ell it’s that time foundation to our Digital of year when we Main Street, which comreflect on the acbined 28 web sites from the complishments of the past North Country region across year and set our goals for to Vermont, south to the the coming New Year. As a Capital District and west to free community newspaper Central New York. In 2012 publishing organization the we’ll be inviting other indeeconomy still casts a large pendent publishes to join shadow over all we do. Over our network combining their the last few years as many Dan Alexander local efforts to provide diginewspaper organizations Thoughts from tal user a common navigaundergo changes as a result Behind the Pressline tion design as they search of the weak economy, we’ve for news and information received more and more reader and adverfrom area to area. Each entity will have its tiser encouragement to step up our news own URL and individual identity, but will coverage in both the quality and quantity use a common design and be clustered toof our reporting. Distributing to over gether, much like a downtown or mall 66,000 homes each week in the North shopping experience. Community news, Country region, combined we are the features and events will create the critical largest print product covering the region. mass needed to attract viewers from We feel confident that while we’ve taken around the globe. steps in the right direction, we still have We see the creation of the Digital Main much to accomplish. Our ability to do so Street in the same manner in which we is in direct relationship to the support we provide printing and delivery services for receive from the community. Our tri-pod many independent publishers. By assistbusiness model is a simple one to undering these independent companies we’ve stand; Denton Publications provides the been able to expand our press line from 5 local news and free distribution to the printing units with one output in the late readers, local businesses support our ef1980’s to 17 printing units with the capaforts with paid advertising, and the local bility of producing two products simultareaders support those local businesses by neously. By pooling our resources we can purchasing their products and services. By offer services not generally available to using that simple formula we all win and small companies. can avoid charging readers to receive the While digital and mobile growth trends news we provide. The more support our continue to grow, we recognize there is advertisers realize from their support of still much value in the printed product. our newspapers, the more extensive our Next month we’ll be increasing our insertnews reporting can be. ing capabilities with the installation of our Our overall sales were up in 2011 thanks second inserting machine, further advancin big part to the production of the Lake ing our production capabilities with an Champlain Bridge Commemorative Bookeight into one product, complete with let. But unfortunately our cost increases inkjet addressing capabilities to complicontinued to outpace income growth for ment our five into one current production the third year in a row with the usual culunit. prits at the root of the increases: personnel This week we’ll be rolling out a new related costs, paper, printing plates and electronic tear sheet program. Advertisers postage. Despite the urge to trim expenswho currently wait for month’s end to rees, we believe strongly that this is not the ceive a mailing of the individual newspatime to cut cost but instead to invest in per pages that their ads appeared on will our future. We continue to look for ways now receive those tear sheet pages electo build the staff, improve their benefits tronically every week immediately upon and invest in the technology and equippublication. Advertising customers will ment that will allow us to grow and run now have complete access to every ad they an efficient publishing company. Coasting run from this point forward, all completenor putting our head in the sand are oply searchable and free of any additional tions we will not consider. This economy See ALEXANDER, page 7 requires our best efforts.

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Thanks to officers To the Valley News: As we enjoy the holiday season with family and friends, let us also take time to remember those who serve and protect and are at work over the holidays.

We will be sitting down to dinner, opening presents, traveling to parties or just relaxing in front of a fire with family but these men and women are at work patrolling the highways, working in the correctional facilities, plowing the roads, sitting at some distant post in a foreign land or on the seas guaranteeing that we have the freedom and the safety to enjoy our time off.

Yes, these men and women made that choice. They voluntarily took these jobs and put themselves in these positions. And while the real reasons for those choices lies deep within each one, the common denominator is the compelling need to “protect and to serve” their fellow citizens.

We tend to take our freedoms for granted, but the real reason we enjoy these freedoms are the men and women who forsake personal things to work and do their very best to be sure you have the safety and protection that we have come to expect in this great country.

If you happen to run into one of these selfless civil servants over the holidays or anytime, please take a moment and to say “thank you”. They don’t ask for much, they don’t expect much, but a small thing like a simple thank you will certainly make their day.

In this holy season, may God bless and watch over each and every one and bring them home safely at the end of their shift.

Richard Cutting Essex County Sheriff

Disagrees with letter To the Valley News: After reading the letter from Essex County Republican Committee Chairman Ron Jackson complaining about the cartoon titled “Republican Science,” I couldn’t help but laugh to myself!

Mr. Jackson thinks the cartoon was in poor taste and that the publication favors Democrats on the state and national scene! I have news for him, what is in poor taste is the way Republicans have treated the American people by their inaction to care for the needs of the middle class!

First we have the Republican controlled Congress failing to vote on our debt limit and appointing a “Super Committee.” This

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committee was made up of hand picked politicians who stated from the start that they would not under any circumstances change their positions! It was doomed from the start! This was a good example of “Republican Science!” It was due to the “Pledge of Allegiance” given to Grover Norquist by the Republican Party!

Never mind the pledge to our flag and to the people of the United States!

Mr. Jackson in his letter complained about the state’s 2 percent property tax cap and how it limits the North Country’s ability to pay better salaries to those in high positions!

I take this to mean he would like to see higher property taxes on those who live in the North Country while his party refuses to raise taxes on the wealthiest!

Having it both ways is another example of “Republican Science” and it gets worse!

Calling the cartoon a “cheap shot” attempt at humor was at the very least ludicrous!

What was a “cheap shot” was the chiding of the publisher by saying “I know you are a registered Republican” and asking if he would be interested in taking on a supervisor ’s job! As an avid reader of the Times of Ti and other North Country papers, I feel the publisher has been as non-partisan as one could be! There are times when I don’t agree with what I see published but thousands of Americans died so we could have a free press! Mr. Jackson should aim his anger over the cartoon at his party’s folly whether it is the debates or “Super Committees!”

Gary P. Guido Ticonderoga

Miracles do happen To the Valley News: Miracles….

I don’t think people believe in miracles nowadays. They think miracles are something they heard about in stories of long ago.

In our world today, we’re all so busy and the

news is mostly negative that we don’t realize the miracles that take place everyday.

I think of the infamous picture of Gen. George Washington kneeling by his horse in prayer before he led his troops into battle and I remember praying for the men of Apollo 13. The odds of both of these instances having a positive outcome could only have been miraculous. So many people were involved in these miracles (soldiers or engineers and the people who prayed for them).

So I want to tell you of a miracle that happened only two months ago in our very little part of the world that so many of you were a part of...

Our son was in a terrible tree accident in Hague. He was 30 feet up a tree and it crushed his abdomen. He had to climb down the tree and his dad rushed him to Moses Ludington emergency room in Ti. The ER staff knew he needed emergency care and contacted Fletcher Allen. They tried to airlift him but the weather was an issue. They were able to get the Lamoille ambulance and, even having to take the ferry, made it to Fletcher Allen in record time. The staff was waiting for their arrival and rushed him into the OR where they stabilized him and kept him alive. After they moved him to the ICU we were told that the first 48 hours could go either way. The doctors were amazed that he was still alive. As the word spread so many of you started praying and asking God to bless him…even people who did not know him personally.

So whether you were in the Ti ER, or the ambulance, EMTs, the Fletcher Allen staff or all of those who prayed for him, you not only saw a miracle but you were a part of one.

Yes, miracles do happen everyday. So thank you all for being a part of Dayton’s miracle.

The family of Dayton Dedrick P.S. Dayton is back to work and getting stronger every day.

ELIZABETHTOWN SOCIAL CENTER 873-6408 • info@elizabethtownsocialcenter.com

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oming up at the Social Center: ZUMBA Fitness Classes – With Marci on Mondays 5:30 p.m., $8 per session. With Arin on Saturdays 9 a.m., $8 per session or $25 for five sessions.

Weekend Pool Tourneys – For teen members. There will be many pool tournaments over the course of the winter months. The first eight different winners will be entered into the Tournament of Champions in March.

Auditions for Footloose – Jan. 8 and Jan.

9 Adult Men's Basketball on Monday nights at ELCS begins Jan. 9. Please check Elizabethtown Social Center on facebook for start time (varies weekly depending on MVAC schedule) Card-Making Classes – Jan. 20, Feb. 10, March 2 Paddle Tennis Club for teens – Feb. 21 and Feb. 24 Teen trip to Mt Pisgah for tubing – Feb. 22 Northwind Tours Day Trip -- One-day

trip in late March to include the Norman Rockwell Museum and the New York State Museum. Details TBA. Paddle Tennis – accepting memberships for our Paddle Tennis court for the winter season.

Third Age Adult Day Center – for adults with memory impairment For details, visit us on facebook or our website: www.elizabethtownsocialcenter.com. You may also contact us via email at info@elizabethtownsocialcenter.com, or call 873-6408.

Alexander from page 6 charges.

We see the new year of 2012 as one full of opportunity and continued growth for our small company. We anticipate further staff enhancements and growth in our ability to serve the economic health of our region. With the recent announcement of the $103 million award given by the state to the North Country Regional Economic Development Council combined with reopening of the Lake Champlain Bridge, we see our area’s opportunity to regain its economic footing as bright as it has been in recent years. Much work still remains but our goal at Denton Publications will be as supporter, driver and cheerleader. They are roles we’ve worked hard to maintain over the past 64 year but they remain as important today as they were back 1948 when our founder William Denton and his son Bill Denton saw a vision for the area and felt they could help.

We hope you’ll join us in welcoming in 2012 and we hope you’ll find the opportunities in it as prosperous and as exciting as we anticipate they will be. Happy New Year from our families to your family.

Dan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton Publications. Reach him at dan@denpubs.com.

Marge Glowa, Capital Campaign Director/Volunteer, of the Adirondack Carousel, accepts a check for $2000 from the Rotary Club of Saranac Lake. The generous donation was presented by Rotary President Jared Stark at the unveiling of the Carousel’s Deer in August. Also pictured is William Underwood, the carver.

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n 2010, 60-percent of college associate degrees, 54-percent of bachelor ’s degrees and 60-percent of master ’s degrees were granted to women. 50percent of medical degrees and 48-percent of law degrees were granted to women.

These developments are a profound deparBy Scot Hurlburt ture from the recent past. In 1970, 70-percent of all college degrees were granted to men and women were not in a near equity position in the fields of medicine and law as they are now. Women now make up just over 51-percent of all workers identified as holding a professional or management position. Even the United States military has recognized the vital role and contributions of women in America by naming the first female, Four Star General, Ann Dunwoody.

There can be no doubt that women will have a revolutionary and profound impact on our culture as they assume ever larger roles in the work place and in leadership roles in the near and distant future.

The world of on line gaming may be some how stuck in a time warp where old assumptions and stereotypes about women and girls prevail. A quick overview of the literature around gaming reveals some of the once commonly held stereotypes regarding women.

Girls or women that play competitive on line games are called “girl gamers.” Conversely, there is no such moniker for boys, no “boy gamers.” In fact, most people would find such a label ridiculous, why isn’t it ridiculous for girls or women?

Just recently, I met a serious on line gamer that just happens to be female. She is 17 and a devoted gamer. Frequently when she goes on line and her fellow gamers find out that she is female, the comments start. Some of the males that engage her in games must first ridicule her with a variety of put-downs. “You must be an ugly fat girl,” or “why don’t you go make me a sandwich,” or “why don’t you go play one of those silly girl dress up games, leave the real games to us.”

In addition, female gamers must often endure a variety of comments that would, in the real world, be called sexual harassment. On line gaming is a huge cultural phenomena, 99-percent of all males between 8 and 18 years of age have spent at least some time playing games on line and 94-percent of all girls in the same age range have also spent at least some time playing on line games.

Over all, 39-percent of boys report playing on line games daily and 22-percent of all girls report playing on line games daily.

The young lady that I spoke with only wants what American women have wanted for ages, a fair shake, decency and equal treatment and opportunity.

Personally, I don’t think that the young woman I spoke with or others like her are going away. America will never go back to the blind, stupid discrimination against women that once existed. To all you “boy gamers,” if I may be so rude to refer to you in this manner, how about moving into the current century.

The gamer that I know frequently defeats her male counter parts. She is a skilled player, there is no shame in these defeats, and her gender is immaterial, just as it is in any other competitive endeavor.

Gamers, female and male are here to stay as a fixture in our culture, so come on fellas, put your big boy pants on and show the respect that you would show another player with skills whatever their gender might be.

In addition to enjoying game play with some of the best players around, you will have done a good thing and doing a good thing always feels better to the giver than the receiver.

If you are a gamer and you happen to be female, never give up. In time, you will be respected for your skill, not for your gender.

Remember, all kids count.

Reach the writer at hurlburt@wildblue.net.

Kids Count

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Births SARANAC LAKE — The following is a list of births at the Adirondack Regional Medical Center in the month of November: MCLEAN: A son, Elliot Verplanck, born Nov. 2, 2011 at 12:47 p.m. weighing 7 lbs. 12 oz. to Trisha Wickwire and John McLean of Saranac Lake.

BOMBARD: A son, Emerson James, born Nov. 6, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. weighing 9 lbs. 7 oz. to Laura Schmidt and James Bombard of Bloomingdale.

CHAPMAN: A son, Cole Edward, born Nov. 9, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. weighing 8 lbs. 12 oz. to Laura and Richard Chapman Dickinson Center.

JOHNSON: A daughter, Micalli Rae, born Nov 9, 2011 at 6:40 a.m. weighing 6 lbs. 11 oz. to Jatha and Andrew Johnson of Jay. SELLS: A daughter, Madalynn Lucille, born Nov. 11, 2011 at 4:22 a.m. weighing 6 lbs. 5 oz. to Nichole Besio and Kye Sells of Watertown.

DICKEY: A son, Jack Lorenzo, born Nov. 21, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. weighing 7 lbs. 15.4 oz. to Rebecca McNeilly and Matthew Dickey of Tupper Lake.

CHANG: A son, Samuel, born Nov. 22, 2011 at 4:59 p.m. weighing 7 lbs. 9 oz. to Qiongyu and Chih-Hao Chang of Saranac Lake.

WOODRUFF: A son, Seth Clayton, born Nov. 22, 2011 at 3:39 p.m. weighing 9 lbs. 7 oz. to Jessica Kelly and Daniel Woodruff of Saranac Lake.

LINES: A daughter, Avery Jane, born Nov. 23, 2011 at 5:57 p.m. weighing 6 lbs. 1 oz. to Brooke and Nicholas Lines of Tupper Lake.

SNYE: A daughter, Claire Evelyn, born Nov. 29, 2011 at 3:06 p.m. weighing 7 lbs. 8 oz. to Angie and Neilson Snye of Tupper Lake.

BROOKS: A son, Kobe Anthony, born Nov. 29, 2011 at 12:35 p.m. weighing 6 lbs. 9 oz. to Tamika Brooks of Saranac Lake.

TAYLOR: A son, Jonah Anthony, born Oct. 4, 2011 at 2:08 p.m.

7 lbs. 10.5 oz. to Amy and Timothy Taylor of Lake Placid.

YOUNG: A daughter, Mariah Lynn, born Oct. 12, 2011 at 5:03 p.m. 7 lbs. 13.5 oz. to Sarah Wilson and Ryan Young of Tupper Lake.

TYLER:A daughter, Breyleigh Rose, born Oct. 17, 2011 at 4:13 p.m. 7 lbs. 2.8 oz. to Margo Scovil and Michael Tyler, Jr. of Lake Placid.

GALLO: A son, Brendon James, born Oct.18, 2011 at 9:37 a.m.

8 lbs. 2 oz. to Emily and David Gallo of Bloomingda1e.

WHITMAN:A son, Brayden John, born Oct. 20, 2011 at 8:02 a.m. 6 lbs. 14.9 oz. to Stephanie Brockway and Scott Whitman of Tupper Lake.

ST. AMOUR: A son, Aiden Michael, born Oct. 21, 2011 at 9:13 a.m. 8 lbs. 3 oz. to Darlene and Justin St. Amour of Long Lake.

SAKATA: A son, Camryn Leigh born Oct. 27, 2011 at 7:55 a.m. 7 1bs. 11 oz. to Sabrina Smith and Gregory Sakata of Lake Placid.

New Year’s Eve events ready in Saranac Lake

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com SARANAC LAKE — The party is ready to begin in Saranac Lake.

The village will, for the sixth year, host Saranac Lake First Night Dec. 31, starting with an opening ceremony and unveiling of the banner at 5:45 p.m. at the Harrietstown Hall and end with fireworks over Lake Flower just after midnight.

“We try each year to broaden our circle of people who attend,” First N i g h t b o a rd m e m b e r L i z B e n n e t t s a i d . “ We h a v e p re t t y m u c h re mained stable in attendance, but with New Year ’s being on a weekend, we are hoping that there will be a little spike.”

Bennett said that there are about 21 events that will be held at 12 venues between the opening ceremony and the annual ball drop on River Street and fireworks.

“We attempt to provide a variety of entertainment for all ages from p u p p e t r y a n d c i rc u s a c t s f o r c h i l dren, teen dance for high school students and a variety of music and comedy for all ages,” Bennett said.

Sites for First Night include the Adirondack Artists Guild, BluSeed Studios, the Elks Club, First Presbyt e r i a n C h u rc h , t h e F i r s t U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t C h u rc h , H a r r i e t s t o w n H a l l , P e n d r a g o n T h e a t re , P e t ro v a Elementary School, Saranac Lake Free Library, St. Bernard’s Catholic C h u rc h , S t . L u k e ’ s E p i s c o p a l Church and Saranac Village at Will Rogers.

Performers include The Mamma Mia! sing-a-long, Adam Falkner poetry reading, Bee’s Kneez, Paul and Annie, a teen dance, Julie Robards & A Fine Mix, Woody Pines, The Crabgrass Puppet Theatre, comedian Jay M o n t e p a re , t h e R i v e r r a t R h y t h m P ro j e c t , Mango Jam, Sara

Milonovich, Frankenpine, the Real McCoy Show, Stephen Gratto, Pecos Bill, Steve Langdon, Joey Izzo, Drew Benware, David Fadden, Eddie and Kim Lawrence and the High Peaks Opera.

Admission to all venues is gained by showing a First Night button, which can be purchased for $12 for adults. Children 12 and under are a d m i t t e d f re e b u t n e e d t o d i s p l a y the button designed especially for them which will be available at all venues.

B u t t o n s c a n b e p u rc h a s e d a t Coakley High Peaks Ace Hardware, Ampersound Music, Price Chopper Supermarket (Lake Placid), Books & Baskets, Blue Line Sports, Adirondack Daily Enterprise or the Lake Placid Visitor Bureau.

F o r m o re i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t t h e website w w w. f i r s t n i g h t s a r a n a clake.org.

Welch named treasurer of medical group SARANAC LAKE — David G. We l c h , M D , o f L a k e P l a c i d , w a s elected to a two year term as Treasu re r o f t h e A m e r i c a n A c a d e m y o f Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR) at the organization's Annual Assembly on Nov. 19.

“I am honored to serve as Treasu re r a n d l o o k f o r w a rd t o g i v i n g b a c k t o t h e A c a d e m y, w h i c h h a s done so much for me throughout my professional career," Dr. Welch rem a r k e d . " I a m p ro u d t o s a y t h a t even after a career of over 35 years I enjoy my work and especially the people I am privileged to work with."

Dr. Welch has been a member of the AAPMR for over 35 years and

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

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

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

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

Confessions (reconciliation) one half hour before each mass.

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

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

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

Email: goodshepherdetown2011@hotmail.com Web: www.etowngoodshepherd.org United Church of Christ (Congregational) - Court Street. 873-6822. Rev. Frederick C. Shaw.

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

Father Joseph Elliott, Pastor.

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

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

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

KEENE St. Brendan’s Catholic Church - Saturday Mass at 4 p.m., Sunday Mass at 11:15 a.m.; Pastor: Rev. John R. Yonkovig; Pastor. Rectory Phone 5232200. Email: stagnesch@roadrunner.com St. Hubert’s All Souls Episcopal Church - Sunday Holy

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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.

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

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

Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Rev. Richard Ducatt, pastor. Services are Sunday 10a.m. and 6:30p.m. Fellowship prayer, Tuesday 6:30 p.m. and Thursday Bible Study. Once a month covered dish after Sunday morning service. Child care available Sunday & Thursday. Handicapped accessible. For more information call 518-523-3652.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SARANAC LAKE St. Bernard’s Catholic Church - Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m., Sunday Mass 7:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Whiteface Community United Methodist Church - Rt. 86 and Haselton Road in Wilmington. Pastor Brooke Newell invites everyone to join the congregation for Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m. and coffee and fellowship after. Sunday School is offered during the worship service and there is an available nursery area. Church office is located in the adjacent Reuben Sanford building and is open Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 946-7757. Riverside Thrift Shop is located in adjacent Methodist Barn and is open Wednesday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The phone for Shop is 9462922.The Ecumenical Food Pantry is open in the Reuben Sanford building on Thursday nights from 4 to 6 p.m. Call Don Morrison at 946-7192 for emergencies. The Senior Lunch program under the director of Carolyn Kane serves lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.

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Wilmington Church of the Nazarene - Wilmington, NY. 946-7708. Bob Hess, Pastor. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship Service - 11 a.m.; Wednesday Night Teen Group 412- 7 p.m. - 8 p.m., Bible Study - Every Tuesday with Potluck at 6:00 p.m. and Bible Study at 7 p.m. Church Office hours - Tues. - Thurs. in the a.m. www.wilmingtonnazarene.org

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

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

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

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Handicap Accessible & Hearing Assistance. www.saranaclakepresbyterianchurch.org Saranac Lake Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses 5043 Rt. 3, Saranac Lake, 518-891-9233 Sunday Public Talk 10 a.m. followed by Watchtower Study 10:35 a.m.

TUPPER LAKE United Community Church - 25 High Street, Tupper Lake, 359-9810 Holy Name Catholic Church - 114 Main Street, Tupper Lake, 359-9194 St. Alphonsus Church - 48 Wawbeek Avenue, Tupper Lake, 359-3405.

St. Thomas Episcopal - 8 Brentwood Ave, Tupper Lake 359-9786 WADHAMS United Church of Christ - Sunday worship celebration at Noon, Pastor Leon Hebrink. 962-8293 *For other ministry & discipleship opportunities see the Westport Federated Church schedule.

WESTPORT Federated Church - Main Street Westport: Saturday Evening ‘Praise, Word & Prayer’ Service, 5 p.m. Sunday morning Worship Celebration, 9:00 a.m. plus Children’s Church; Bible Study 10:15 a.m. Thursday evening parsonage book & bible discussion, 6:30 p.m.; Choir Rehearsal, Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. 962-8293/www.westptchurch.com Pastor Leon Hebrink, “Following Jesus in the company of friends.”

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

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

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

St. Philip Neri Catholic Church - 6603 Main St., Father Peter Riani, Pastor. Residence, 873-6760. Mass schedule: Sun., 8:30 a.m. Weekdays: consult

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Operation Give comes to region JAY — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s staff brought gifts to the Town of Jay Community Center on Dec. 21 to benefit families with small children from Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties who were hit hard by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Governor Cuomo’s statewide effort to encour-

age charitable giving and generosity throughout the holiday season, connects businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and those seeking to give with organizations that directly serve New Yorkers most in need.

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Jay Town Councilwoman Amy Shalton, DPW Commissioner Chris Garrow, Supervisor Randall Douglas, United Way Executive Director John Bernardi and Jay Supervisor’s Clerk Susan Richards stand with toys given to the community through the New York State Operation Give program for people affected by the fall flooding throughout the northern part of the state.

Freestyle skiing event scheduled LAKE PLACID — American skiers Hannah Kearney (Norwich, Vt.) and Ashley Caldwell (Hamilton, Va.) will try to defend their World Cup crowns when the FIS Freestyle World Cup returns to Lake Placid and Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington, Jan. 19-21. Lake Placid is one of only five U.S. sites selected to host a World Cup event this season.

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Clarke will be at the Willsboro Central School on Wednesday, Dec. 28, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

“I reached out to Sophie and asked her if she would be willing to come in,” School Superintendent Stephen Broadwell said. “It’s a great opportunity for people to come and hear her story and ask the questions that they want to know the answers to.”

Broadwell said that the majority of the hallway and, in some cases, classroom conversation has centered around the 2007 graduate’s exploits after being named the winner of the CBS Television show “Survivor: South Pacific” Dec. 18.

“It has been abuzz and it has been fun,” Broadwell said.

“The day after the finale, the kids were just so excited and talking about it in the elementary and high school wings. The teachers were all happy for her.”

Broadwell said that he is pleased that Clarke said yes to the request and is looking forward to the evening.

“This has been a great thing for the school and a great thing for this town,” he said.

Clarke said recently that she used a lot of the things that she learned growing up in the commnity to help her win the title of “Survivor,” and that she was looking forward to coming back to celebrate with family and friends.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County Master Food Preservers, Judy French and Eileen Longware providing food preservation instruction with the Kanenhii Ionkwaionhakie community members. For more information regarding upcoming food preservation classes please contact CCE of Essex County at 962-4810 or jfp25@cornell.edu.

Winter film series set WILLSBORO — The Champlain Valley Film Society has announced its Winter 2012 movie schedule. All Winter films will be shown at 7:30 p.m. rather than 8 p.m., and all shows will be held at the Willsboro Central School.

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“Super 8,” Saturday, Jan. 7 “Moneyball,” Saturday, Jan. 21 “The Ides of March,” Saturday, Feb. 4 “Crazy, Stupid Love,” Saturday, Feb. 18 “Shane,” Saturday, March 3 Tickets are $5 for adults; $2 for under 18s The current schedule is located at the website www.cvfilms.org.

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Douglas said that he had discussed the matter with North Elba Supervisor Robert “Roby” Politi, who has been serving as the vice-chairman and was agreeable and would still run as the vice chairman.

“I put it out there and if they want me, they will keep me and if not, that’s fine,” Douglas said. “I was approached on all three sides (Republican, Democrat and Independent) a few months ago, and I took that as a compliment.”

Douglas said that the decision involved a lot of “soul searching,” along with discussion with his family, deciding that he wanted to continue to work with the state and federal agencies.

“We have made a lot of in-roads in Albany and Washington over the past two years,” Douglas said. “We have been able to make a lot of connections to express what our needs are. Recovery from the recent disasters is huge and I want to make sure that we stay

on top of that and lobby to be first in line for relief.”

Douglas also talked about his political future, saying that he had no plans of running for any position other than Jay Supervisor in the near future.

“In this business, you never say never,” Douglas said. “At this point, there is no focus and no interest in running for a state office or higher. I enjoy the relationship that I have with all of our local representatives, and they have been most helpful. I could not see myself running against a Teresa (Sayward), Betty (Little) or Bill (Owens) because they represent this area so well regardless of party.

Douglas said that his main goal is to help his community.

“My town is hurting right now, and I have to help,” he said. “I want to make my town better again, and that work is not over by any means.”

However, Douglas added that, in the future, a run for higher office could be in play.

“If someone retired, it would be a consideration,” he said.

Society receives award for work at Freight House LAKE PLACID— Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) recently recognized the Lake Placid – North Elba Historical Society (LPNEHS) with a Preservation Award for its sensitive restoration and long term stewardship of the 1904 Lake Placid Train Depot and Freight House.

The Award was accepted by Administrative Director and Registrar Jennifer Tufano at the 2011 AARCH Preservation Awards luncheon on Sept. 26 at Garnet Hill Lodge in North River.

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The Freight House, located adjacent to The History Museum, houses large collection items including vehicles, trunks, tools and furniture. In order to make this structure safe and secure private donors and local foundations donated funds which allowed the LPNEHS to stabilize the entire foundation including leveling and reinforcing the floor. Final steps of the restoration included installing new interior lighting and returning the exterior paint to its original color.

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Martha Gallagher regaled volunteers with song and stories at the Appreciation Lunch for High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care volunteers on Nov. 10. Thirty people attended the lunch at the Mt. Moriah Presbyterian Church in Port Henry to honor the work of hospice volunteers in Essex County.

Album raises over $8,000 for flood relief KEENE — Recovery from a disaster, such as the flooding caused by tropical storm Irene back in Aug., takes time, hard work and money. Lots and lots of money.

How can one person give back and help their community when they themselves are victims of the disaster and don’t have money to spare?

For Keene resident and musician Martha Gallagher, the chance to help came through the sale of an album that was made specifically for the relief efforts.

“Not only would the CD raise money to go to flood recovery funds in the region, but would help raise awareness about how the disaster affected our communities,” Gallagher said. “I knew how much I needed gentle, peaceful music after the flood. I thought perhaps I wasn’t alone in that need.”

The CD, “The Water is Wide,” has raised over $8,000. since it’s release on Oct. 7. This puts donations raised to over half of Gallagher ’s goal of $14,000.

“I ordered 1,000 CDs initially, in hopes of raising at least $14,000 by Jan. 15, 2012,” Gallagher said. “To help with the visibility of the CD and it’s reason for being, I have sent copies to radio stations all over the country, to music magazines for review and to people I know around the country who are sharing our community’s tale of disaster and recovery with their communities and networks. I am receiving CD orders and messages of hope and concern from all over the country.”

Gallagher ’s inspiration to create the CD came in mid-September, two weeks after the flooding. She immediately tapped into her network of professional associates, musi-

cians, artists and arts benefactors.

First she called the one person she knew would be instrumental in making the project work. She called Lane Gibson, of Lane Gibson Recording and Mastering, in Charlotte, Vt. Gibson immediately made studio time available for her and also donated all the studio time. They spent three intense days recording, mixing and mastering the album, including new material, including a harp and 9-string guitar piece, written by and performed with Martha’s husband, Dennis Gallagher. She also found herself drawn to record some unique arrangments of American roots/trad. songs. Previoulsy recorded unreleased selections, including trad. Irish and Nouveau Flamenco works were ideal additions to the CD. A couple of selections were added from Gallagher ’s released works as well.

Nancie Battaglia shot the cover photos.

“It’s really wonderful that so many people in the region are supporting the relief efforts by buying the CD and enjoying the music,” Gallagher said. “It takes my breath away the number of generous, compassionate people from all over the nation who have purchased the CD so that they could help people they don’t even know. I have been receiving some truly heartwarming notes from people, wishing not only my family, but all our communities a speedy recovery from the disaster. When I got a beautiful note from a woman in New Orleans, who is still repairing her home and waiting for assistance payments after Katrina, I cried.”

To hear samples of The Water is Wide and to place orders, please visit www.adkharper.com.

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friendly event was a huge success the first year, with approximately 600 skaters in attendance. This year, the event will feature a fireworks display at midnight.

“The goal of the event is always to support the youth in the community,” said Sausa.

“Admission this year is $5 per person, plus a non-perishable food item for donation to the Lake Placid Food Pantry, if possible.”

Students with valid school ID are granted free admission.

For more information contact Christie Sausa at 637-8078 or by email at c.sausa0526@gmail.com.

LAKE PLACID — All are invited to attend the 4th annual “Skate into the New Year” skating party on the Olympic Speed Skating Oval, a benefit for the Lake Placid Food Pantry, on Dec. 31 from 10:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m.

“Skate into the New Year,” began in 2008, the brainchild of Christie Sausa, a local skater who responded to complaints that there was “nothing to do” in Lake Placid on New Year ’s Eve. The substance-free family-

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Edward Kanze program Jan. 5 SARANAC LAKE — Edward Kanze, author, naturalist and photographer, will hold a photo/book signing and slide presentation titled “My Favorite Photos: Thirty Years of Nature and Landscape Photography” at noon on Thursday, Jan. 5, in the Cantwell Community Room of the Saranac Lake Free Library.

Bring soup or sandwich and enjoy a dessert and beverage provided by the Refreshment Committee. The Program is free and open to the public. For more information, call 891-4190.

Holocaust survivor book signing SARANAC LAKE — Book release party for “My 9 Lives: A Holocaust Memoir,” by author Dana Fast, will be held Jan. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. Fast will share her life experiences and sign copies of her newly released memoir at the Left Bank Café, 36 Broadway.

For more information, call 891-3827. The event is free and open to the public.

TL Chamber seeks nominations TUPPER LAKE — The Tupper Lake Chamber of Commerce will recognize Tupper Lake's 'Citizen of the Year' along with the 'Business of the Year' at our annual meeting in February.

They are asking for nominations for each of these awards. Please submit nominations online at http://tupperlake.com/awards. Voting ends Jan. 31.

Please call the Tupper Lake Chamber of Commerce at 359-3328 with any questions.

JEMS concert Jan. 7 JAY — Olive and the Branch is the opening concert for the Jay Entertainment and Music Society (JEMS) 2012 Coffee House Series on Saturday, Jan. 7, at 7 p.m. at the Amos and Julia Ward Theatre on Route 9N in Jay. The Jay Entertainment and Music Society is an all volunteer not for profit organization that has been dedicated to bringing music, arts and entertainment to North Country residents for over 24 years.

Writing contest seeks voters WESTPORT — You can vote in the first CATS Travel Writing Contest by clicking on www.champlainareatrails.com, reading the four finalist's stories and then voting for your favorite entree. The lucky winner with the most votes receives the $250 People's Choice Prize. The first place winner, chosen separately by contest judges, receives $500. Voting began Dec. 19 and ends on Jan. 10.

Death Notices Maurice A. Bell, 68 MOOERS— Maurice A. Bell, 68, of the Angelville Road, Mooers died Dec. 20, 2011 at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

He was born in Rouses Point Dec. 26, 1942.

There were no public calling hours or services.

Arrangements were in the care of the Hamilton Funeral Home, Mooers.

Ashley M. Grady, 16 ELIZABETHTOWN—Ashley M. Grady, 16, of the Fox Run Road, Elizabethtown, died unexpectedly Dec. 21, 2011 at her home.

She was born in New London, Conn. Dec. 7, 1995 the daughter of Christopher Grady and Nora Rodriguez.

Calling hours were held Dec. 26 at the Hamilton Funeral Home, Peru. A graveside service was held Dec. 27 at St. Augustine’s Cemetery in Peru.

Jacqueline Elizabeth Prell, infant SCHUYLER FALLS— Jacqueline Elizabeth Prell, infant daughter of Matthew and Denise (Rein) Prell, died Dec. 22, 2011 at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

There were no public services. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family in the Peasleeville Cemetery.

Arrangements were in the care of the Hamilton Funeral Home, Peru.

Lawrence E. “Sonny” Brunell Jr., 58 PLATTSBURGH—Lawrence E. “Sonny” Brunell Jr., 58, of the Irish Settlement Road, died Dec. 23, 2011 at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh with his loving family by his side.

Obituary Richard L. Ellsworth, 64 Aug. 22, 1947-Dec. 8, 2011 PRINCETON, Maine/WILLSBORO — Richard L. Ellsworth, 64, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011 at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor.

Richard was born in Ticonderoga on Aug. 22, 1947, son of Byron and Agnes (Facteau) Ellsworth.

He graduated from Willsboro High School and went to work for Rayvac in Clinton, Mass.

Richard then went to work for Weetabix, retiring in 2010.

After retirement he moved to Princeton to be close to his mother.

Richard was predeceased by his father, Byron Ellsworth, in 2010.

Surviving are his mother Agnes Ellsworth of Princeton; his sister Joyce Ellsworth of Balsam Spa; and an aunt Madeline Genier of Mineville.

A graveside service will be held in the spring at Calvary Cemetery in Willsboro. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport, Maine. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.maysfuneralhome.com.

He was born in Plattsburgh May 12, 1953, the son of Lawrence E. Sr. and Myrtle P. (Jarvis) Brunell.

Calling hours were held Dec. 27 at the Hamilton Funeral Home, Peru. A reception followed at the Peru VFW Post 309.

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“I think that there was an intent to defraud that does not feel right and, at the end of the day, I’m getting it in my own town,” Lewis said.

“No assessor has ever crossed the property line or has been asked to cross the property line. I asked the town to make this right or I was going to have to sue them. When I challenge something, I sue them.”

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“They couldn’t explain to us how they changed that number,” Baillie said. “Assessors need to explain that.

Residential assessments are different than agricultural assessments.”

Lewis said that he was surprised to hear that the town had budgeted the money specifically for this case.

“I think that this is something that the taxpayers should be aware of,” Lewis said. “They are putting this much aside for this case? If they lowered the assessment properly, it would still not cost the town as much as they have budgeted to defend it.”

Lewis added that his total tax bill in 2011 was less than the budgeted amount for legal fees in this case.

“I am one of the biggest taxpayers in this town, but I am also one of the biggest philanthropists,” he said. “If this town’s approach with us survives, then we as a farm will not survive. We can’t survive if the people around want to kill her.”

Both Lewis and Boisen said that they would like to find a way to settle the mat-

ter before it goes before Essex County Court Judge Richard Meyer, who has been appointed to oversee the case. Meyer also oversaw Lewis’ case against the Adirondack Park Agency.

“I would always hope that we could come to a mutual agreement before we go into court in any legal matter,” Boisen said. “That’s the best case. It would be great not to need all of the money that has been budgeted for legal expenses.”

“There can be a negotiation and if it comes to a satisfactory concussion and we come to an agreement, then the suit ends,” Lewis said.

“We are still in the preparation process and our stuff will be ready by the first or second week in January.”

Lewis said that he hired Donald Fisher to help him appraise the parcels and give him numbers to work with in the suit, stating that he has extensive experience in agricultural appraisals.

He also said that he is willing to give the town their findings.

“It’s about having a professional approach,” Lewis said. “You can disagree with numbers, but when you look

at the professional approach against another approach, who do you think wins? We will have the best people working on this and I will not seek to influence them.”

“Don is looking at the entire farm operation, including the other four parcels, to make his appraisal,” Baillie said.

Lewis added that he did have numbers in mind that he would see as satisfactory for the parcels.

“I bought the house for $75,000 and not much has changed in it since,” Lewis said. “I do not have an exact number for the other property, but I can sey that it is a lot lower than what it is now.”

Currently, the six parcels total $5,333,512 in assessed value, of which the two disputed parcels are assessed at $5,224,012.

According Essex County Tax History and under the $6,033,190 previous assessed value of the 1,111acre parcel, Lewis paid $34,094 in 2011 town and county taxes ($30,507 from the larger parcel and $2,922 from the estate), as well as $46,842 in 2010-11 school taxes ($41,612 on the larger parcel, $4,082 on the estate).

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Pictured here is one of the big, wild hogs that was recently taken in Peru. The hogs feed primarily at night. The cinderblock provides some perspective on the size of the animal.

Brian Thew, one of the hog hunters explained, “The meat is unbelievable, it is really lean. DEC tested it for disease, and it was deemed safe, so we had a big, pig roast!”

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n Jan. 14, 2010, I was in Albany to attend a Roundtable Meeting with the NYSDEC, to discuss a wide range of sportsman’s concerns and

issues.

Representatives from over 40 different sportsmen’s organizations and conservation councils including NYS Bass, Trout Unlimited, Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, NYS Houndsmen, National Shooting Sports Foundation, Safari Club International and others were in attendance.

At the meeting, DEC administrators covered a variety of issues such as license fees, the distribution of Conservation Fund monies, agency staffing concerns, special projects, hatchery rehabilitation projects, law enforcement initiatives, DEC Conservation Camp programs, Archery in the Schools, the importance of mentoring programs and much more.

However, the most alarming topic concerned the spread of a dangerous, new invasive species in New York, the feral swine.

At the time, wild hogs had already been discovered in over 16 New York counties, primarily in the southern tier.

Although the origins of the swine in the Southern Tier were undetermined, they were known to have destroyed agricultural crops, ravaged the mast crop, killed fawns and endangered many species of birds, particularly ground nesters such as wild turkeys.

DEC biologists implored attendees to enlist the fellow sportsmen in the effort to control the hogs, before their populations became unmanageable, as they already are, in many other states.

In many southern states, feral swine have taken over, and displaced many native species. The porkers are believed to have descended from wild boar stock, and their physical appearance is closer to wild boar than to domestic pigs. There is nothing cute about them.

Populations can multiply quickly, as they can produce a litter every 4 months, with anywhere from 10 to 15 piglets.

Wherever they have become established, feral swine have caused incredible environmental impacts, by damaging crops, destroying native plants, reducing forest regeneration and competing with native species for food and territory.

Ten years ago, the loss and damage to agriculture from feral swine was estimated to be greater than $800 million in the US. In addition, feral swine have been known to prey on lambs, goat kids, and calves in Texas and Australia. In other states feral swine have been known to spread disease to livestock.

Feral Hogs can now be found in every state in the country, and populations are at epidemic proportions in Texas, Florida, California and Hawaii. Recently, in efforts to control the invasives, the state of Texas took the extraordinary measure of allowing hunters to shoot feral hogs from helicopters.

damage! They eat the seed corn, pumpkins, apples, and they root up everything.

We’ve lost over $20,000, and it’s not covered by our insurance.”

DEC wildlife biologists estimate there are about 30 wild pigs in a territory of about two to three square miles near Bear Swamp Road in Peru.

“Fortunately, we got nuisance permits from the DEC, so that hunters can help us get rid of them.” Mr. Rulf continued, “DEC has already trapped three, and three have been shot. A couple have also been hit by cars.”

According to Brian Thew of Morrisonville, blood tests indicate the big pigs are 100 percent Russian Boar. Thew is one of several hunters, who have been attempting to help eradicate the hogs.

“We were hunting them every night, and we worked them hard!” he explained, “But they are fast and smart!

There are already three generations, with small 15-20pound pigs, 150-170-pound hogs and we’ve seen one older boar that had to be over 400 pounds.”

Currently, DEC is continuing their efforts to trap the pigs, and hunters hope to be in the fields as often as possible. In the ongoing battle, permitted hunters are allowed to bait the pigs, and to utilize lights, as well as laser scopes to hunt them.

Because feral hogs have such destructive potential, the DEC will usually provide hunters with permits to kill the wild pigs on the spot. DEC's goal is to eradicate feral swine from the state's landscape. In New York, people with a small game license may shoot and keep feral swine at any time and in any number. All other hunting laws and firearms regulations are still in effect when shooting feral swine.

The DEC asks those who see the animals to report their sightings through email to fwwildlf@gw.dec.state.ny.us or by phone to the nearest regional wildlife office. Region 5's headquarters in Ray Brook can be reached at 897-1200.

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Deer take down by 10 percent in northern zone W

hile some really nice antlers hit the forest floor this hunting season, I think the universal theme coming from Adirondack hunting camps was that less deer were being seen.

I know that was our experience at my camp.

The preliminary deer take numbers in the northern zone seem to follow that trend, according to senior wildlife biologist Ed Reed.

Reed said the number of deer reported to the DEC this season was down about 10 percent in the northern zone.

Conversely, the deer take in the southern zone was up about 10 percent, he said.

“So, overall, I think the statewide total will be about the same as last year,” Reed said.

Hunters harvested just over 230,000 deer in the 2010 hunting season, an increase of about 3 percent over 2009.

The 2010 deer take included approximately 123,100 antlerless deer and just under 107,000 bucks.

Deer harvests in the northern zone in 2010 were very comparable to 2009, with adult buck take at approximately 16,100 and antlerless take approximately 12,500. In the southern zone, excluding Long Island, adult buck take in 2010 was approximately 89,900 while antlerless take was approximately 108,600.

If the numbers hold true to Reed’s prediction, the deer take in the northern zone will decline from 28,600 deer in 2010 to 25,740 in 2011, with about 1,600 less bucks taken.

Total deer take in the southern zone will rise from 198,500 in 2010 to 218,350 in 2011.

Deer harvest data is gathered from two main sources, harvest reports called in by successful hunters, and DEC staff ’s examination of harvested deer at check stations and meat processors.

Biologists are well aware that even though it is required, still only about 45 percent of successful hunters report their take, and this is taken into consideration in the final tally. Considering all variables, the DEC maintains its statewide harvest numbers are statistically accurate to within ±2 percent.

Final numbers on the 2011 deer tally will not be made available to the public until February, Reed said.

Reed attributed the lackluster deer take in the northern zone to a handful of factors, including milder than average fall temperatures combined with ample feed, keeping deer movement to a minimum.

He also said the region has experienced larger than normal snow totals in four of the last five winters, inhibiting deer travel and making it difficult for them to reach food sources, increasing winter mortality.

“Fawns are the first to go, because of their size and lack of fat reserve compared to adult deer,” Reed said.

“We haven’t witnessed any really large die-offs, but a few deer here and there starts to add up in the northern zone.”

The 2010 and previous year ’s deer harvest by county, town, and wildlife management unit are available at www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/42232.html on the DEC website.

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

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Despite introduction into the southern tier, there were few concerns that wild swine would invade the Adirondacks. It had been attempted before, in 1902, when Russian boar were introduced to a large hunting preserve near Tupper Lake, along with elk, Sitka deer and other exotic species.

Although the initial stock was contained within a 1,000 acre game fence, wild boar has never been able to establish a permanent population in the North Country.

However, it appears they are trying to, according to Bob Rulf, the owner of Rulf ’s Orchards on the Bear Swamp Road in Peru.

“We first noticed them about three years ago,” Mr. Rulf recently explained. “I’m very upset, they cause a lot of

This feral swine, weighing about 40 pounds, was shot in Peru by Shoby Finle of Beekmantown.

Brothers Mike and Jim West shot these two mature Adirondack bucks within 20 minutes of each other while hunting in Newcomb Nov. 23.

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Week in review Girls Basketball PHS 47, Lake Placid 23

Ayla Thompson scored 8 points for the Bombers, while Danielle Balestrini scored 6.

Boys Basketball Willsboro 44, Lake Placid 18

Lucas McLean scored 6 points and Jacob Daniels scored 5 for the Blue Bombers.

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Week in review Girls Basketball AVCS 52, Peru 41

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Brock Tarbox hit the game-winning three to finish with 8 points in the game, while Morgan Stevens scored 12, Mitch Keniston 11, Jordan Garrow 10, Colton Clark and Tim Larkin 7, and Garrett Planty 4.

Girls Hoops Tupper Lake 55, Colton-Pierrepont 25

The Lady Lumberjacks used a smothering press and 21 points from Katie Stuart to defeat Colton-Pierrepont. Sam Sanford scored 15 points, while Carley Aldridge netted 10, Lizze Zurek 4, Lindsay Mauron 2 and Cierra North 2.

Boys Hockey Lake Placid 6, Tupper Lake 4 Morgan Stevens controls the ball with teammates Damon Cole, Mitch Keniston, Colton Clark and Tim Larkin.

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Broyce Guerrette scored three of the Lumberjacks four goals against the Blue Bombers, while Dylan Lohr also scored. John Bujold, Josh Fletcher and Tim Fuller had assists, while Marcus Richer made 51 saves in net.

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www.thevalleynews.org SARANAC LAKE—Mapping the Familiar: Artist Maps of Saranac Lake, Adirondack Artists’ Guild, 52 Main St. 5-7 p.m.

SARANAC LAKE— Memoir of a holocaust survivor, My 9 Lives book release and singing, at the Left Bank Café, 36 Broadway, 6 - 8 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 7 Friday, Dec. 30

Tuesday, Jan. 3

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

834-2072.

LAKE PLACID—STARS ON ICE, Olympic Center Box Office, 2634 Main St, 7:30 p.m.

LAKE PLACID—Ski Jumping Event, Olympic Jumping Complex, 52 Ski Jump Lane Rte. 73, 12:30 p.m. -2 p.m. http://nysef.org/ 523-2202

WILMINGTON—Bible Study & Potluck, Wilmington Church of Nazarene, 5734 NYS Rte 86, 6 p.m.

KEESEVILLE—Open archery shooting, The Chesterfield Fish and Game Club, 359 Green St. 7-10 P.M. Open to all ages. 643-8754 or 643-2651.

Saturday, Dec. 31 NEW YEAR’S EVE OBSERVED. PLATTSBURGH — North Country Squares Dance Club meets, Clinton County Fairgrounds, 84 Fairgrounds Rd. 7 p.m. 561-7167 or 492-2057.

TUPPER LAKE—All about Owls, Flammer Theater, the Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, 1 p.m.

LAKE PLACID—”Skate into the New Year,” Olympic Speed Skating Oval, 2634 Main St. 10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 4 WILMINGTON—Teen Night Group, Wilmington Church of Nazarene, 5734 NYS Rte 86, 7-8 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 5

NEW YEAR’S DAY OBSERVED. WILMINGTON—Teen Night Group, Wilmington Church of Nazarene, 5734 NYS Rte 86, 7-8 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH — Senior Zumba, Town Office building on Banker Road, 5-5:45p.m. $5 per night and class size is limited to 40 participants.

PLATTSBURGH —Zumba, 6-7p.m. right at the Town of Plattsburgh Office building on Banker Road. $5, limited to 40 participants.

SARANAC LAKE— Book signing and walk with Edward Kanze. My Favorite Photos: Thirty Years of Nature and Landscape Photography. Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St. noon.

SARANAC LAKE—Pinochle Party, Saranac Village at Will Rogers, 78 Will Rogers Dr. 7 p.m. 891-7117.

Monday, Jan. 2

Friday, Jan. 6

PLATTSBURGH — Scrabble game, Seniors Citizens Council of Clinton County Senior Center, 5139 N. Catherine St., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 563-6186, ext. 102.

PLATTSBURGH— Open Family Swim, Wellness Center, at PARC,295 New York Road. 7-9 p.m. $2 charge per person for all participants. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 562-6860.

Sunday, Jan. 1

TUPPER LAKE—Meet a Live Porcupine, Flammer Theater, the Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, 1 p.m.

JAY —Olive and the Branch Olyvia Newgarden and Scott Tuller performance, Amos and Julia Ward Theatre on Route 9N, 7 p.m.

WILLSBORO — Winter films Special, Super 8, 7:30 p.m.

Willsboro Central School, 29 School Ln. $5 for adult, $2 for youth.

Sunday, Jan. 8 TUPPER LAKE—Meet a Live Porcupine, Flammer Theater, the Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, 1 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 9 PLATTSBURGH — Scrabble game, Seniors Citizens Council of Clinton County Senior Center, 5139 N. Catherine St., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 563-6186, ext. 102.

SARANAC LAKE—Understanding Your Grief Support Group, First Presbyterian Church, 57 Church St. 3-4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 10 WILMINGTON—Bible Study & Potluck, Wilmington Church of Nazarene, 5734 NYS Rte 86, 6 p.m.

KEESEVILLE—Open archery shooting, The Chesterfield Fish and Game Club, 359 Green St. 7-10 P.M. Open to all ages. 643-8754 or 643-2651.

Wednesday, Jan. 11 REDFORD — Saranac fiddlers performance. Assumption of Mary School. 6:30-9:30 p.m.. $2. 293-7031.

CHAZY —3 Mile Club, Chazy Central Rural School, 609

Old Route 191, 6 p.m. $3. 578-7123.

WILMINGTON—Teen Night Group, Wilmington Church of Nazarene, 5734 NYS Rte 86, 7-8 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 12 LAKE PLACID — Story hour, Lake Placid Public Library, 2471 Main St., 10:15 a.m. Free. 523-3200.

CHAZY —3 Mile Club, Chazy Central Rural School, 609 Old Route 191, 6 p.m. $3. 578-7123.

DANNEMORA — Free gym-time for children, former Dannemora Elementary School, 40 Emmons St. 10 a.m.noon. 561-4999.

PLATTSBURGH — Journey Into Reading, Champlain Centre Mall, 60 Smithfield Blvd., 4:30-6:30 p.m. Reading for children up to age 16 with free book provided. Hosted at center court. www.journeyintoreading.org.

SARANAC LAKE—Pinochle Party, Saranac Village at Will Rogers, 78 Will Rogers Dr. 7 p.m. 891-7117.

Friday, Jan. 13 TUPPER LAKE—Raptors of the Dacks, Flammer Theater, the Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, 1 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 14 TUPPER LAKE—Meet a Live Porcupine, Flammer Theater, the Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, 1 p.m.

LAKE PLACID—Story Time, The Bookstore Plus, 2491 Main St. 10 a.m.

PLATTSBURGH — North Country Squares Dance Club meets, Clinton County Fairgrounds, 84 Fairgrounds Rd. 7 p.m. 561-7167 or 492-2057.

Sunday, Jan. 15 TUPPER LAKE—Family Art & Nature: Nature Detective, Flammer Theater, the Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, noon.

PLATTSBURGH —Elks Lodge Breakfast, Elks Lodge #621, 56 Cumberland Ave. Adults, $8; under 12, $4. 9 a.m.-noon.

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By Doug Peterson ACROSS 1 Enjoy a home-cooked Christmas dinner, say 6 Linear opening 11 “Don’t leave!”

15 Pretense 19 “Funny Girl” subject 20 Midnight follower 21 2011 Home Run Derby winner Robinson __ 22 Dustin’s “Tootsie” co-star 23 The Little Drummer Boy brought __ 25 “The stockings were __ ...”

26 Barrel of laughs 27 Come by honestly 28 War hero Murphy 29 Baby barker 30 In the thick of 32 Kerbside container 34 Tiny Tim brought __ 37 81-Down scanners 39 Bosox legend 40 See-through piece 41 Easily influenced 44 In a frenzy 47 1974 Peace Nobelist from Japan 48 Smartphone component, for short 51 Cupid the reindeer brought __ 55 “__ Theme”: “Doctor Zhivago” tune 57 Military assignment 58 Drums out 59 Scuff, say 60 Song title words before “music” or “rock ‘n’ roll” 61 Santa __ 62 Fire starter?

63 Serving to punish

65 Prominent landmark 66 Jack Frost brought __ 72 Three-line verse 74 Point-and-click shopping 75 Videotape format 76 Groovy 79 Orange-skinned Muppet 80 Word of unanimity 81 “Of __ Sing” 84 Carter of “Gimme a Break!”

85 Runs through a sieve 86 The Nutcracker brought __ 89 “A Christmas Carol” epithet 90 Brickmaker’s oven 92 Verdi villain who sings “Era la notte, Cassio dormia” 93 Display deference 94 “Bossypants” author Fey 95 Humanities degs.

97 One-horse carriages 99 Rudolph brought __ 105 Get comfortable with 109 1992 Wimbledon champ 110 Kitty, maybe 111 Dinero 113 Illegal USMC status 114 Attention 115 Glittery mineral 117 The Salvation Army volunteer brought __ 119 Change one’s story?

120 Period of prosperity 121 Followers of various animals?

122 “Four Christmases” actress Witherspoon 123 HR dept. data 124 Inning sextet 125 2001 bankruptcy filer 126 “What the Butler Saw” playwright

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DOWN Drew away Horowitz contemporary Fan belts?

Kid’s Christmas Eve cry

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9

5 Marge’s TV neighbor 6 Like Kris Kringle 7 Seat of Oklahoma’s Garfield County 8 Director DeMille 9 He played Sulu in “Star Trek” 10 Facebook exchanges, briefly 11 “A Charlie Brown Christmas” writer 12 Hosiery hue 13 Raggedy redhead 14 Pad for posers?

15 Light, as a match 16 Temple title role 17 Developed 18 Hands, slangily 24 Nick’s status?

29 Sch. meeting group 31 Yosemite’s El Capitan and others 33 French bench 35 Trike rider 36 Getaway destinations 38 The shoe department in its flagship store has its own zip code 41 Storybook bear 42 Scientology guru Hubbard 43 “No sweat!”

45 Encountered 46 Noncommittal comments 47 Manger bedding 48 Squinter’s lines 49 Cover with concrete 50 Icon clicker 52 Gold unit 53 Mass conclusion 54 Mapmaker __ McNally 56 Itch soother 62 What are “smiling at me” in an Irving Berlin classic 63 Amigo 64 Subsisted (on) 67 Route 66 migrant 68 Many a Jazz fan 69 “The Gift of the Magi,” e.g.

70 Threshold 71 Songbird with an onomatopoeic name 72 Basil or rosemary 73 Teatro Rossini highlight 77 “And don’t forget ...”

78 Cooled, in a way, with “on” 81 Bag-checking agcy.

82 “Macbeth” trio member 83 Grandson of Eve 84 Times, at times 86 Balkan native

87 Grace’s “Rear Window” role 88 The __: Georgetown University 84-Down 91 Left hanging 94 Sports bar array 95 Second-string squads 96 Charade 98 Obsess over 99 Olympic events 100 Old-school oath 101 “Mack the Knife” singer

102 103 104 106 107 108 112 116 117 118

Lake Buena Vista attraction Anne or Calvin of couture Swiss mathematician Message since 2006 Statue subject Pal of Kent and Lane Adman’s award Broke poker player’s note Blossom buzzer Debate side

This Month in History - DECEMBER 28th - William F. Semple patented chewing gum. (1869) 30th - Edwin Hubble announces the existence of other galactic systems. (1924) Yes, the Hubble telescope was later named after him.

This Month in History - JANUARY 1st - The ball was first dropped at Times Square in New York City. (1908) 3rd - Construction began on the Brooklyn Bridge (1870)

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REACH OVER 20 million homes nationwide with one easy buy! Only $2,395 per week for a 25 word classified! For more information go to www.naninetwork.com AT&T U-VERSE for just $29.99/ SAVE when you bundle Internet+Phone+TV and get up to $300 BACK! (Select Limited Time Call NOW! 1-866-9440906 $$OLD GUITARS WANTED$$ Gibson,Fender,Martin,Gretsch. 1920's to 1980's. Top Dollar paid. Toll Free: 1-866-433-8277 ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from Home. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. Call 800494-3586 www.CenturaOnline.com CASH FOR CARS, Any Make or Model! Free Towing. Sell it TODAY. Instant offer: 1-800-8645784 DONATE VEHICLE: RECEIVE $1000 GROCERY COUPONS. NATIONAL ANIMAL WELFARE FOUNDATION SUPPORT NO KILL SHELTERS HELP HOMELESS PETS FREE TOWING, TAX DEDUCTIBLE, NON-RUNNERS ACCEPTED 1-866 -912-GIVE EARN COLLEGE ONLINE. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice.

Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV certified Call 888 -201-8657 www.CenturaOnline.com

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SAWMILLS FROM only $3997MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill- Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & www.NorwoodSawmills.com 1-800-578-1363 Ext.300N

STEEL BUILDINGS: 5 only 2( 25x28), 30x40, 40x60, 50x100.

Selling For Balance Owed! Free Delivery! 1-800-462-7930x252

POSITION POSTING Adirondack Community Action Programs, Inc. is looking for individuals who are willing to invest in our children’s future.

Applications are being accepted for the following positions: The Head Start Program - for the 2011-2012 Program Year Teacher: for the Moriah site. The candidate could possess an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field or a plan of study leading to a Bachelor’s Degree with 12 Early Childhood credits or a CDA. Supervisory experience is necessary. This is a full-time position with benefits.

Family Worker: for the Essex site. Candidates should possess an Associate’s Degree in Human Services or related field. Previous experience in case management is desirable. This is a full-time position with benefits.

Substitute Center Staff: Throughout Essex County. Applicants must be 18 years of age and possess a High School Diploma or a GED. Experience with pre-school children would be helpful. This is a temporary, as needed, parttime position without benefits.

Interested applicants must contact One Work Source (OWS) in Elizabethtown, New York 12932 at 1-800-675-2668. Final response date is December 30, 2011. If you are contacted for an interview, please bring with you a completed application and three written references.

AA/EOE United Way of Clinton & Essex Counties

ACAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer SERVING ESSEX COUNTY SINCE 1965 20857

YOUR COMMUNITY

B U S I N ES S DI RECTORY

Located at 6 Bluff Lane (Corner of Water St. & Keene Rd.) Elizabethtown, NY 12932 Visit us on the web: www.towaysinar.com 518

ELECTRICAL

FISHING TACKLE HUNTING CAMPING

LLC

Generac Generators

Fully Insured

891-3600 Raybrook, NY

Live Bait Fishing Tackle Hunting Camping Taxidermy Gifts

Charles Manon Westport, NY

8549 Route 9, Lewis (4 mi. N. of E’town - across from Lewis post office)

OPEN EARLY EVERYDAY

(518)873-6806

www.adirondackoutdoor.com

Chuck’s Plumbing & Heating

Heating ~ Plumbing Furnace Installations Repairs Insured 24 Hour Service

68496

• Electrical Contracting • Lighting Control • Audio / Visual • Home Integration

38717

YOUR COMPLETE SOURCE FOR HOME AUTOMATION

HEATING

518-962-8733

Now Accepting

Cell 518-578-0097 Major Credit Pager 518-574-5142 Cards75534

Since1 989 Fully Insured

Custom Homes Log Cabins Remodel 873-6874 or 593-2162

PREGNANCY SERVICE • No Charge • Strictly Confidential

Birthright

CONSTRUCTION New Construction & Remodeling Log Homes • Doors & Windows Roofing & Siding

Brian Dwyer

Elizabethtown, NY

1-800-682-1643 597-3640

Todd Stevens Phone: (518) 873-2740 Cell: (518) 586-6750

Member of NYS & National Chimney Sweep Guilds 29381

SEPTIC

585-2845 (518) 597-3634

(518)

Emergency Pregnancy Service Free Self Administered Pregnancy Test Available

STEVENS

Cleaning • Repairs Stainless Steel Lining Video Camera Inspection

GERAW’S OK SEPTIC SERVICE

Someone Cares!

66 Clinton St., Plattsburgh 563-4300 1-800-550-4900 Not A Medical Facility

COMPLETE CHIMNEY CARE

CONSTRUCTION

- CESSPOOLS & SEPTIC TANKS - CLEANED & INSTALLED - ELECTRIC ROOTER SERVICE - DELIVERY OF GRAVEL • STONE • TOPSOIL - ALL TYPE BACKHOE WORK - PORTABLE RESTROOM

FAST SERVICE 90928

WELLNESS SPA

CHARM’S HANDS Massage • Facials Waxing • Hair Nails Fitness Center Weight Watchers • Gift Shop 8 Williams St., Elizabethtown, NY 518-873-3270 • 518-524-6520 Charmain Fenoff, LMT

68497

83193

Complete parts & repair service for all models of ATV, small engines, lawn & garden equipment!

Nawakua Builders

77237

Sales & Service

CHIMNEY SWEEP

62899

TO ADVERTISE TOWAYSINAR YOUR BUSINESS IN THIS DIRECTORY CALL 873-6368 EXT. 104 873-6438

BUILDERS

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www.thevalleynews.org **OLD GUITARS WANTED!** Fender, Gibson, Martin, Gretsch, Prairie State, Euphonon, Larson, D'Angelico, Stromberg, Rickenbacker, and Mosrite. Gibson Mandolins/Banjos. 1930's thru 1970's TOP CASH PAID! 1-800-401-0440

DONATE A CAR - SAVE A CHILD'S LIFE! Timothy Hill Children's Ranch: Helping Abused and Neglected Children in NY for Over 30 Years. Please Call 1-800-9364326.

AIRA ACOUSTIC GUITAR Aira Acoustic Guitar $99.00. 518643-7097

DONATE YOUR CAR. FREE TOWING "Cars for Kids." Any Condition.

Tax Deductible.Outreach Center 1800-521-7566

WANTED TO BUY WANTED DIABETES TEST STRIPS. Any Kind/Brand. Unexpired. Up to $22.00.Shipping Paid.

1-800-267-9895 / www.SellDiabeticstrips.com

NOW AVAILABLE

5

Only$

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

By Appointment. Lic-Bonded.

Plus Tax, Shipping & Handling

A COLLECTION OF STORIES & PHOTOGRAPHS

WANTED DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. ANY KIND/BRAND. UP TO $22.00/ Box. SHIPPING PAID. HABLAMO ESPANOL. 1-800-266-0702 www.SellDiabeticstrips.com

Reflections, photos and stories of the former historic 1929 Lake Champlain Bridge, to its destruction in late December of 2009 — and finally its rebirth as the new, modern structure that exists today.

FAST PAYMENT for sealed, unexpired DIABETIC TEST STRIPS-up to $17/Box! Most brands. Shipping Prepaid. Call today & ask for Emma 1-888-776-7771 www.cash4diabeticsupplies.com CASH FOR CARS! We Buy ANY Car or Truck, Running or NOT! Damaged, Wrecked, Salvaged OK! Get a top dollar INSTANT offer today! 1-800-267-1591 TOP CASH FOR CARS, Any Car/ Truck, Running or Not. Call for INSTANT offer: 1-800-454-6951 WANTED DIABETES TEST STRIPS Any kind/brand. Unexpired up to $22.00. Shipping Paid Hablamos espanol 1-800-267-9895 www.selldiabeticstrips.com WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES KAWASAKI 1970-1980 Z1900, KZ900, KZ 1000, H2-750, H1500, S1-250, S2-250, S2-350, S3400 CASH. 1-800-772-1142, 1310-721-0726 usa@classicrunners.com

Order this 130 page collector piece, commemorating our local history of the Lake Champlain Bridge. Get one, or as many as you like for yourself, family member or a friend for as little as $5* each. Order today before they’re gone.

Go to www.denpubs.com/order/bridgebook to order yours today!

Also available at...

PLATTSBURGH BRIDPORT New York AUSABLE FORKS Stewart’s CROWN POINT Crown Point Citgo Frenchman’s Restaurant Hap’s Market Moriah Pharmacy ELIZABETHTOWN Stewart’s KEESEVILLE Arnold’s Grocery Mac’s Market Stewart’s LAKE GEORGE Stewart’s LAKE PLACID The Book Store Plus Essex County Visitors Bureau LEWIS Vaughan’s Country Store MOOERS Dragoon’s Farm Equipment MORIAH Boyea’s Deli Bryant’s Lumber PERU Peru Pharmacy Stewart’s Thee Thrifty Peddler

Stewart’s PORT HENRY George’s Mac’s Market Moriah Historical Society Stewart’s SARANAC LAKE Community Store K&E Enterprises SILVER BAY Silver Bay General Store TICONDEROGA Hancock House Rathbun Jewelers Stewart’s Sugar & Spice Treadway Fuels Wagon Wheel Restaurant WESTPORT Bessboro Shop Bradamant Realty WHITEHALL Stewart’s WILLSBORO Village Meat Market

Vermont ADDISON The Bridge Restaurant Addison Four Corners Store

Broughton Farm Supply Huestis Farm Supply Mike’s Fuels Pratt’s Store BRISTOL Martin’s Hardware

WANTS TO purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 YEARBOOKS "UP to $15 paid for high school yearbooks1900-1988. yearbookusa@yahoo.com or 972768-1338."

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY WESTPORT: OFFICE SUITES. Fully furnished w/cubicles, desks, computer & phone hook-ups. 720 sq. ft. Lakeviews. Contact Jim Forcier @ 518-962-4420.

FERRISBURGH Vermont Energy

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Call and Donate Today! 1-800-471 -0538 DONATE YOUR CAR to CANCER FUND of AMERICA to help SUPPORT CANCER PATIENTS. Tax Deductible. Next Day Towing. Receive Vacation Voucher. Call 7 Days 1-800-835-9372 CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! Top $$$$$ PAID! Running or Not, All Years, Makes, Models. Free Towing! We're Local! 7 Days/Week.

Call Toll Free: 1-888-416-2330 2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Black 2 door. New tires, rotors, brakes catalytic converter. $4,500 Call: (518) 946-7550

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 1987 MOTOR-HOME SUN-VISTA 1987 Motor-home Sun-vista, Highrise 34', awning, air conditioning, $7500. 518-834-7743 or 518-560-4568 FOR SALE 2004 Yamaha Rhino UTV w/winch and 6' plow, roof, windshield, many extras. Excellent cond. Asking $6,400 (518) 569-2767 fredthwaits@hotmail.com

SNOWMOBILES 2 ARTIC CATS 2 ARTIC CATS 2001 550-$3000 REV, GOOD SHAPE 2000 370$2500 1 OWNER, GOOD SHAPE CALL 518-6449752PHOTOS AVAILABLE

SUVS 1998 PATHFINDER Nissan, runs great, 4wd, needs some work and has some rust, $1500. 518-8910163

LAND

HUBBARDTON Wright Choice Alpacas MIDDLEBURY Countryside Carpet Martin’s Hardware Middlebury Beef Rosie’s Restaurant NEW HAVEN New Haven Tire PANTON BJ’s Farm Supply Panton General Store RUTLAND Annie’s Book Shop Book King

YOUR BEST CHANCE TO OWN A LAND & CAMP. For Sale: Over 250 properties at bargain prices. Offers considered. 5 Acres w/ Cozy Camp - $19,995! CALL NOW! 1-800-229 -7843 www.LandandCamps.com

SINGLE-FAMILY HOME ***FREE FORECLOSURE Listings*** OVER 400,000 properties nationwide. Low down payment.

Call now 800-250-2043.

TRUCKS

FOR SALE

1989 CHEVY Pick-up 1500, with snow plow, excellent condition, $3900. 518-834-7743 or 518-8604568

DESK DESK -dark pine with glass top file drawer, $50 (518) 524-4698

SHOREHAM Halfway House Restaurant

ACCESSORIES

VERGENNES Vergennes Redemption Center WEST ADDISON West Addison General Store WHITING Whiting General Store

This book is presented by Denton Publications & New Market Press

1998 DODGE RAM 1500 EXT CAB Green/Gray 123,000 miles, Good condition. Runs good. $3,500 Call: (518) 946-7735 Email: greggdahlen@yahoo.com

BLOWN HEAD GASKET? Any vehicle repair yourself. State of the art 2-Componentchemical process.

Specializing in Cadillac Northstar Overheating. 100% guaranteed.1866-780-9041 www.RXHP.com 4-FIRESTONE 4-FIRESTONE Windforce Mud & Snow Tires, 215/60R16, like new, $300 OBO. 518-524-1972

CARS CASH FOR CARS and TRUCKS: Get A Top Dollar INSTANT Offer!

Running or Not!1-888-416-2208

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1995 GMC YUKON 4x4, runs good, needs muffler, loaded, Dark Green, good tires, $3000 OBO, Keeseville, NY 518261-6418

2009 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER White/Black, Excellent condition.

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2012 Jeep Compass Latitude 4x4

2012 Dodge Journey SXT AWD Stk#AM58, Brilliant Black, 6 Cyl, Auto, 3 Zone Temp Control, 3rd Row Seating, Heated Front Seats, Remote Start

Stk#AM62, Deep Cherry Red, 4 Cyl, Auto, Remote Start, Sirius

$

$

24,560

2012 Dodge Avenger SXT

29,335

2012 Chrysler Town & Country Touring

Redline, 4 Cyl, Auto, Touchscreen Radio, Heated Front Seats, Marvelous Incentives Ask Us!

True Blue, 6 Cyl, Auto, Leather, Power Sliding Doors

$

$

22,840

30,830

THA NKS TO ALL FOR A WONDER F UL 2011!

We wish all our north country neighbors safe driving in 2012!

(518) 873-6386 www.adirondackauto.com

Court Street • Elizabethtown, NY

28358 28333

Court Street, Elizabethtown, NY

873-6386 Dealer #3160005

2006 Buick Lacrosse CX 93K Miles

$

96K Miles

$

8,980 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

449or formos.72 $ 26,800

36K Miles

$

7,980

16,980

2000 Chevy Silverado LT Ext. Cab

31K Miles

$

2009 Pontiac Vibe AWD

2004 Chevy Blazer

4 Dr., Leather, Auto, 117K Miles

1998 Ford Ranger

$

$

for 36 mos.

269 or $ 8,995

V6, Auto, X-Cab, AC, 107K Miles

1 Owner

239or formos.24 $ 4,800

www.adirondack auto.com

*Tax, title and registration not included.

Payment with approved credit.

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