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County reacts to property tax credit proposal PAGE 2 WESTPORT

Construction of the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Ice Palace began on Jan. 22. Pictured here, a worker moves a block of ice using an antique tool.

Volunteers are always wanted, say organizers.

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WCS seniors to channel their inner redneck PAGE 15 SPORTS

Keene boys continute their winning ways PAGE 16-17

Lt. Gov. vows to carry torch for continued ORDA funding

By Pete DeMola pete@denpubs.com LAKE PLACID Ñ Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul stood in the sky and received a crash course in the Adirondack landscape from ORDA Senior Vice President Jeff Byrne, who pointed out numerous landmarks from 26 stories up Ñ Whiteface Mountain, the 1980 Olympic Caldron, the North Elba Fairgrounds. Ò ThereÕ s Marcy over there in the clouds,Ó he said. Ò Marcy, Colden, Algonquin.Ó Ò Gorgeous,Ó said Hochul.

Byrne motioned towards the John Brown Farm. Ò This was part of the Underground Railroad,Ó he said.

The pair exited the observation deck of the 120 meter ski jump tower and led a delegation outside, up a flight of metal stairs, where the veep explained inline and outline skiing to Hochul, who was making her second of three public appearances in town that week.

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Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul visited Olympic venues in Lake Placid on Thursday, Jan. 22 as part of an ongoing tour to familiarize herself with the North Country and its needs. Hochul, who took office earlier this month, is pictured here speaking to the press.

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SARANAC LAKE Ñ Residents of this central Adirondack town that racks up record-breaking temperatures have pulled off a coup on the climate by whipping up an entire festival from the frigid mountain air.

ItÕ s late January and the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival is near.

All the familiar signs are here Ñ Garry Trudeau rolled out his button, posters dot downtown and a Grand Marshall has been anointed.

This yearÕ s event kicks off on Feb. 6 and contains the usual galaxy of events.

Village residents recalled an annual event steeped with tradition.

Andy Keal first experienced the carnival as a student at Paul SmithÕ s.

Over time, his perspective has changed.

From the standpoint of a college student, it was all about the parade, drinking beers and having a blast with buds.

Keal graduated and married a Saranac Lake native, who filled him in on what it was like to grow up in town and participate in stuff like the Winter Carnival Court. Ò The cool thing about the Winter Carnival is that is has potential of touching everyone in the community,Ó he said.

Alongside athletic races and the sporting event, the court draws students in for Ò fairly good wholesome fun.Ó College students flock in; the King and Queen are typically middle-aged, while the rotary clubÕ s variety show sees older folks participating in drag. Ò It hits everyone.Ó CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

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County lawmakers react to $1.6 billion property tax proposal

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ

Over the past two weeks, Gov. Andrew

Cuomo has been unveiling proposals as part of his 2015 Opportunity Agenda.

If the sequence is any indication, it’s not difficult to see what the governor has identified as the crown jewel in his 2015 wishlist — a $1.66 billion property tax credit program that he rolled out first.

Cuomo made property tax reform a centerpiece of his first term and this new measure builds on his property tax cap and freeze initiatives.

The new proposal, which requires approval from the state legislature, will provide relief to homeowners by creating a Real Property Tax Credit for households whose property tax burden exceeds six percent of their income.

Taxpayers with incomes below $250,000 would qualify, which is valued at up to 50 percent of the amount by which property taxes exceed the six percent burden threshold.

The proposal also includes a rentersÕ credit based upon the stateÕ s estimate that 13.75 percent of annual gross rent is attributed to property taxes.

The credit is available to taxpayers at incomes up to $150,000 when the amount attributed to property taxes exceeds six percent of their income.

If eligible, taxpayers will receive a credit of 50 percent of the difference with maximum of $2,000 ... but only if local municipalities need to stay within the cap.

Thing is, county lawmakers are unsure of how exact this is all going to work.

THE DETAILS SO FAR Essex County Real Property Tax Director Charli Lewis briefed supervisors on the new proposal last week.

After an initial examination, Lewis said it remained unclear if the measure appealed only to primary residences, or also to the seasonal residences that abound throughout the county.

To unlock the rental question, renters would have to determine how much of their rental fees go towards annual property taxes that are paid on the dwelling, a potentially vexing process especially if the building is subdivided into multiple units.

Lewis crunched preliminary numbers for each town Ñ special districts excludedÑ and determined eight towns within the country were disqualified because they didn’t meet the median household income.

Supervisors called the policy confusing and said the public should be made aware that towns have no control over taxing authorities beyond their control — like fire districts, for

instance. Ò When this thing hits the press, it better be well explained,Ó said Moriah Supervisor Tom Scozzafava.

He said he would be open to fire district reform, noting that the current system is also unfair for taxpayers who pay different tax rates for the same service depending on which district they fall into. Ò That needs to be looked into,Ó he said. Ò I think we need to take a look at consolidation.Ó Ò ThereÕ s a lot that goes into play here,Ó admitted Lewis, citing relevied school taxes and numerous exemptions for veterans and the aged.

Lewis said the income-based proposal, if approved by the legislature, would be in addition to the rebate checks county taxpayers received last year.

But she remained unclear if taxpayers would receive a check or credit to their income tax. Ò It really is on an individual basis,Ó she said.

Lewis noted that if taxpayers were to take advantage of this proposal, they would have to ask accessors to remove the STAR exemption. Ò I think itÕ s important for people to know that they should at look at it carefully,Ó she said.

CHECKÕ S IN THE MAIL Lewis reported that all eligible county taxpayers received their rebate checks last fall.

For taxpayers to again be eligible, local governments need to demonstrate a shared savings plan of one percent per year for three years.

Next fall, taxpayers will receive a tax freeze credit check for all taxing districts that stayed within the cap.

Scozzafava said he was confident that Moriah would make the cut: Ò We can and we will,Ó he said.

He urged other towns and taxing districts to demonstrate similar savings. Ò If theyÕ re getting a check in Ti, but not Moriah, phones are going to ring,Ó he said.

Board Chairman Randy Douglas said he will glean more specific details from the Association of Towns of the State of New York in coming months.

He agreed it’s hard to get a true figure on how the proposal will affect each town because of special districts.

Douglas acknowledged Essex County went over the cap this year with a tax rate of 7.5 percent. Ò Hopefully we can accomplish staying under the cap in the future,Ó he said.

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Westport, ELCS move closer to shared superintendent, administrative services

By Pete DeMola “I just wish more local people now,Ó Osborne had said earlier.

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WESTPORT Ñ If last MayÕ s joint school board meeting between Westport Central and Elizabethtown-Lewis Central was akin to, as ELCS Superintendent Scott Osborne put it at the time, a group of students at a prom nervously eyeing each other from across the room, last weekÕ s session was the equivalent of the two venturing out onto the dance floor hand-in-hand.

The soundtrack?

The steady drumbeat of news from Albany that reductions in state education aid are the new normal, a measure forcing districts to get creative when it comes to sharing services in order to remain sustainable. Ò The public expects us to be planning,Ó Osborne told the boards. Ò LetÕ s try to prevent issues before they get here Ñ thatÕ s how we frame the conversation.Ó At the joint meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 21, Osborne and Westport Superintendent Cynthia Ford-Johnston presented the boards four scenarios for moving forward for sharing services.

No decisions were made or possible financial savings revealed at the meeting, the third between the two boards. Ò The meeting is to receive, digest and get community feedback,Ó said Ford-Johnston. Ò Rather than price out each scenario, we decided to focus on the bigger, broader concepts.Ó Despite the absence of a concrete decision, the meeting did see the boards begin to synchronize their thoughts on sharing a superintendent, principal and student services, transportation and building and grounds directors.

FOUR SCENARIOS Osborne and Ford-Johnston have spent the past two months mapping out four scenarios with interchangeable parts for moving forward.

The first, Scenario A, sketched out a shared superintendent and directors of student services, transportation and buildings and grounds.

Each district would retain separate K-12 principals and head custodians.

In that scenario, the principals would act as the go-to managers for daily operations Ñ including the administration of instructional programs and family outreach Ñ while the shared superintendent would act as a chief officer for the two districts, focusing on oversight and leadership of student achievement, finance and personnel, among other wider areas.

Both districts contain the same percentage of students with special needs, noted Ford-Johnston, and since both struggle to maintain mechanics and facilities while serving similar bus routes, a possible shared transportation director would allow for the possible connection of routes and bulk purchasing.

A joint director of buildings and grounds would oversee preventative maintenance while each district would employ a head custodian to oversee day-to-day operations at each school.

Scenario B envisioned the retention of a full-time superintendent and K-12 principal in each district alongside a shared business office, director of student services and related service providers, in-

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cluding school psychologist, speech and language pathologist and library specialist. Ò If a district has a strong library, itÕ s worth itÕ s weight in gold,Ó noted Ford-Johnston.

Scenario C mapped out two superintendents, but also presented a scenario in which the two districts would co-hire two full-time principals: one, a shared K-5, and the other, 6-12.

Ford-Johnston said it would promote a level of specialization. Ò The idea would be to swap expertise,Ó she said.

Scenario D would see separate superintendents with a shared K-12 principal, vice-principal and director of student services.

BOARD REACTIONS Both boards broadly agreed on moving toward sharing transportation, shared services and buildings and grounds directors by the next academic year. Ò The director of transportation is doable tomorrow in my opinion,Ó said Osborne.

Out of the 18 districts with similar characteristics Osborne studied, 75 percent had more administrative staff than their two districts, he noted.

And while both boards appeared to be open to the idea of eventually sharing a superintendent Ñ Westport is particularly under the gun because Ford-Johnston has said she will only serve until the end of the academic year Ñ they disagreed on the timing. Ò I think itÕ s a good scenario,Ó said WestportÕ s Dwayne Stevens, referring to Scenario A. Ò But I think we would need to cut this in half. If we take the whole scenario and try to incorporate it, itÕ s a sunken ship Ñ itÕ s just too much.Ó Ò It might serve as a short and long-term plan,Ó said Osborne. Ò We have to move ahead safely,Ó said Stevens. Ò We cannot selfdestruct.Ó ELCSÕ Darlene Hooper said while the scenario was both advantageous and feasible, she expressed concerns about the timeline for a shared superintendent because ELCS will have two vacancies to fill for the 2015-16 school year, those of outgoing Principal Cheryl Hutchins and Secretary Lauri Cutting, both of whom will retire at the end of this term.

A strong, full-time principal would be needed in both districts to pull off the transition to a shared superintendent, said Hooper. Ò It seems like not the wisest thing at this time,Ó she said.

WestportÕ s Tom Koehler said he preferred an expedited timeline.

If the boards stalled on making a decision, they may lose their autonomy in the event the state decides to start forcing mergers. Ò Whatever scenario we decide on, thatÕ s where weÕ re going to go,Ó he said. Ò LetÕ s do it.Ó “If any governor would push for merging, he’s in office right

Ô EYES WIDE OPENÕ Osborne said aiming for a shared superintendent by the 2016-17 academic year Ñ a benchmark that both boards indicated that they would support Ñ would give the districts Ò eyes wide openÓ time. Ò It would certainly frame and shape how the individual would serve in that position,Ó he said.

But checking off one box per year would be acting too slow, he said.

Ford-Johnston noted the two communities differ in culture and expectations.

Westport has adjusted to a part-time superintendent and fulltime principal, she said. Ò Westport is where Elizabethtown was eight years ago,Ó she said. Ò They have to let go.Ó The boards also expressed interest in the two full-time principals as proposed by Scenario C. Westport Principal Adam Facteau said such a measure is possible.

The districts would likely see better student results with someone specialized in each area of curriculum development, he said. Ò ThatÕ s a big advantage,Ó said WestportÕ s Sue Russell. Ò Curriculum is the heart of what weÕ re doing.Ó Brett Sicola, of ELCS, expressed concern about the possible logistics of such an arrangement, while others discussed what a possible new management and accountability structure would look like. Ò As we start to build action plans, thatÕ s when we will discuss strengths and weaknesses,Ó said Ford-Johnston.

NEXT STEP Osborne said he and Ford-Johnston will deliver another report this spring.

While the two superintendents discussed hiring an outside consultant to help navigate them through the transition process, FordJohnston said she didnÕ t want to bring someone into the fold who would offer a Ò cookie-cutter approachÓ that would not take into account the districtsÕ unique set of variables. Ò WeÕ ll get to one step beyond now before hiring a consultant,Ó she said.

It remains unclear whether BOCES counts toward shared services.

Under Gov. CuomoÕ s tax freeze plan, taxpayers are eligible for a rebate check if school districts and local governments implement an approved plan to save at least one percent per year for three years. Ò We need to make it clear to the public that the state is encouraging us to cooperate, but penalizes when they use BOCES,Ó said Russell.

And when it comes to athletics, the districts will continue to play mergers by ear. Ò Right now, thereÕ s agreement to go through the school year to merge as needed,Ó said Ford-Johnston. Ò That will continue this spring.Ó The meeting was sparsely attended and no members of the public spoke. Ò I just wish more local people were here to listen to what was said,Ó WestportÕ s Alice LaRock said.

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Barrett announces candidacy for Essex County Judge

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com LAKE PLACID Ñ Lake Placid attorney Brian Barrett has announced he is running for Essex County Judge, challenging incumbent Richard Meyer.

The Manlius native earned his law degree from the Syracuse University College of Law in 2004.

He served as assistant district attorney in Westchester County, as a litigation associate at Wicker Smith in Orlando and interned at the Special Prosecutions Bureau of the Office of the Manhattan District Attorney and also the Violent Crimes Investigative Unit at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York.

He now operates a private practice in Lake Placid, where he has lived since 2006.

His 5-year-old son, he said, acted as a catalyst for his decision to run.

Barrett said his work as a defense attorney comes with an ir-

regular schedule that takes him around the state. Ò I would like to spend more time with my son,Ó he said. Ò I love Essex County Ñ itÕ s the most beautiful place in the world Ñ and I want to serve the people here.Ó Barrett also said he could serve the county better than Meyer, in part, because he has a better understanding of the people who appear in the courtroom through his experience. Ò People who judge others should have an understanding of the people they judge,Ó he said. Ò I bring a lot of experience to handle these types of cases.Ó While Barrett has nothing against Meyer, he said the incumbent is grounded in conventional wisdom.

He painted his candidacy as part of a generational shift in thinking. Ò ThereÕ s a lot of older methods employed in courts that have proven not to work,Ó he said. Ò We need a fresh look at court policies.Ó The candidate said he would

like to see more mediation in family court before the judge hands down a decision, a large component of how family court operates in other parts of the country. Ò Hurling accusations in open court hurts people,Ó said Barrett. Ò My goal is to act in the best interest of the people at all times, and whatÕ s in the best interest of kids is working to improve mediation between parents before trials go forward.Ó Barrett also said he would work to increase media access. Ò Media should have full access to all branches of government,Ó he said, Ò including the courtroom.Ó Moving forward, Barrett said he plans on introducing himself to voters by attending events and pressing the flesh with county voters.

A registered Democrat, Barrett said he will seek all party lines, but only the Democratic PartyÕ s endorsement.

HeÕ ll pitch his candidacy to the Essex County Democratic Party Committee on Jan. 29 at

the Hand House in Elizabethtown.

While Barrett briefly flirted with a run for District Attorney in 2009, the race for MeyerÕ s seat is his first official campaign.

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Eat well, eat local

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t may be the dead of winter, but that doesnÕ t mean we canÕ t give thought to all that can be gained (waistline being the exception) from moving toward a more local diet.

Though the regional food movement has been growing in scope and popularity over recent years, there have still been knocks on the trend as a catchy and expensive fad.

It couldnÕ t be further from the truth.

ItÕ s easy to forget, amidst the snow and short days, but we happen to live in a hotbed of good eating, and with all the pluses associated with moving toward a local kitchen, thereÕ s no reason not to do our communities and bodies a little good and eat more from down the street.

For as big a role food plays in our lives, itÕ s surprising how easily it sometimes takes a back seat.

Not in how much we consume, but rather how much we think about what we consume. And when consideration of whatÕ s eaten goes to the wayside, itÕ s all too common for the effects to take a toll on the body.

It’s no surprise mass-produced foods find their way to most American dinner tables: TheyÕ re generally cheap, easy and good tasting. And itÕ s no accident. ThereÕ s a great deal of science and marketing behind food. Just the right amount of sugar and salt can make that dish mouth-watering, all the while our large-scale food systems are engineered to produce high volumes at low cost.

But when it comes to food economics, itÕ s not just local farmers that get the short end of the stick Ñ our bodies suffer, too.

Take, for example, that steak from who-knowswhere. In order to reach maximum production, feedlot cattle are put on a diet of antibiotics, hormones, steroids and unnatural foods in a tightlypacked and manure-covered environment.

Same goes for chicken or pigs.

DonÕ t get us wrong: this isnÕ t an argument against eating meat, but ask any angler why bottomfeeders arenÕ t the best table fare. Would you eat slop your body isnÕ t meant to digest and chase it down with a cocktail of something that will mess with your bodyÕ s chemistry?

Probably not Ñ but your dinner may have. ItÕ s a tired clichŽ , but we really are what we eat.

Some counter arguments hold that the Ò extrasÓ given to animals pass through our bodies, but bear in mind, there was once a time when a doctor and patient may have shared a smoke in the office. Just like a UN official said last May, junk food is the new cigarette.

On top of that, meats raised naturally contain less fat and fewer calories, while offering higher levels of nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids or vitamin E. Another benefit? They taste better, too.

But what about the issue of cost? In the end, it comes down to not if we pay but when.

According to the Harvard University School of Public Health, obesity-related conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure cardiovascular disease cost the US $190 billion in 2005. On a more individual level, people with those health problems average $1,429 to $2,741 more in medical costs per year.

Try making that up in cheap grocery savings.

So letÕ s break it down: Buying local food supports the regional economy. It supports sustainable food production. It supports better treatment of animals. And it supports your (or your familyÕ s) health.

So why wouldnÕ t you?

Here are three ways to do so this winter.

Value-added products. A recent wellspring of firepower has brought much-needed expertise to the region allowing local producers to unleash their inner entrepreneur through the creation and distribution of value-added products (think: pickled and tinned items), measures that not only showcase local produce, but also act as season extenders for your friendly local farmer. With the help of organizations like Adirondack Harvest, more and more of these products Ñ from bottled rhubarb spread to homemade bread — are finding themselves on the shelves of markets in your neighborhood.

Farm stands. While fields are now encased in a layer of frost, farms have not closed shop for the winter. For most, itÕ s the opposite. Behind those closed doors contains a flurry of activity, from infrastructural improvements to exploring ways to diversify and market their products. Most of these operations contain in-house farm stands showcasing their products, including seasonal produce, meat and eggs. The next time youÕ re passing through farm territory, why not make a quick stop and explore what these folks have to offer?

Consider investing in a CSA. Communitysupported agriculture, or CSA, is a way to buy food directly from a local producer. Members of the public buy Ò sharesÓ in the operation, a mutually-beneficial measure that helps farmers with cash flow while providing members with a steady stream of food through weekly grocery pick-ups. TheyÕ ve become increasingly common in the North Country this past decade. While we understand memberships can be prohibitively expensive, weÕ ll pose a thought experiment. Break down your weekly food expenses Ñ including impulse purchases like gas station grub and frozen pizzas Ñ multiply by 52 and compare with the cost of an annual CSA membership.

We betcha once the numbers are crunched, itÕ s cheaper to eat localÉ and healthier. Ñ Denton Publications Editorial Board Dan Alexander, Keith Lobdell and John Gereau

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The national obsession S

uperbowl weekend is GateÓ was the lead story on most finally upon us. Like so network newscasts and front many things in our culpage of papers around the nation ture today the game of football so it stands to reason that the bigis bigger than life. The National gest game of the year must feaFootball League, currently a $10 ture the yearÕ s biggest scandal. billion dollar industry, aims to Just in case you are not obbe generating $25 billion by the sessed with the NFL, “Deflateyear 2027.

GateÓ came about when the NFL Commissioner Roger referees discovered that 11 of 12 Dan Alexander Goodell proposed that remarkfootballs used by the Patriots in Thoughts from able number at a meeting of the AFL Championship game Behind the Pressline NFL team owners back in 2010: between the Patriots and the the goal will triple the league Indianapolis Colts, were under revenue in 17 short years. Should that hapinflated. The softer balls allegedly are easier to pen, the NFL would have more income than throw and catch in the cold New England clithe gross domestic product of dozens of small mate, giving the Patriots an uneven advantage countries and would be in the same financial over the Colts, whose footballs were properly district currently occupied by the globeÕ s biginflated. gest brands such as McDonaldÕ s, Nike and Adding to the intrigue is the fact that this Goodyear Tire, each of which take in about $21 isn’t the first big scandal involving the Patriots; to $28 billion annually.

Coach Bill Belichick was fined $500,000, the PaHow will they get to that lofty benchmark triots fined $250,000 and the franchise lost their and just who will pay the price? Fans, sponsors 2008 first-round draft pick for their 2007 roles and broadcasters appear to have an endless apin Ò Spy-Gate,Ó when the club was guilty of illepetite for their favor sport. The NFL remains gally filming opposing coaches sideline signals. the most popular sports league in the land, The Patriots and Coach Belichick claim comand it certainly commands a premium dollar. plete innocence in the “Deflate-Gate” scandal, The NFLÕ s popularity also continues to grow going to great lengths to explain that it was a around the globe and their hope is that world combination of atmospheric conditions and the trend will also help them command increasing pregame inflation by the officials that contribmarket share. uted to the discovery that the PatriotsÕ footballs If the average NFL fan thinks the cost of atwere under inflated. The coach explained that tending games is already too high, how about he believed the balls returned to their Ò equilibpaying ever-higher prices to watch games on riumÓ in the hours between when they were ESPN and the NFL Network? Cable and satel- weighed pregame by the officials, and when lite TV providers pay ESPN an average of $6.04 they were checked at halftime. per subscription per month, more than double With all the turmoil in the world today and from 10 years ago and dwarfing the likes of the number of political battles being waged CNN (63 cents) and TBS (72 cents), according to within the country itÕ s comforting to know that a market research firm. once per year we can put it all aside for a few SundayÕ s Super Bowl at the University of hours and consider how the air in a football can Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, might command our utmost attention. On Sunday the be the most popular and expensive television nation can sit back, overpay for team branded program in U.S. history Ð about 100 million paraphernalia, stuff ourselves full of junk food viewers are expected to be watching the footand alcohol, pay outrageous prices for seat tickball game that commands nearly $4.5 million ets and big screen TVs while we alienate the rest for a 30-second commercial. As of earlier this of the world by crowning the world champion week tickets could still be had for the big game of football, not to be confused with the worldÕ s ranging from $4,500 to $15,000 each. ThatÕ s be- sport of football that we here in the states fore scalpers enter the fray. choose to call soccer.

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Letters to the Editor

Veterans exemption should cover clandestine services To the Editor: I am writing in regards to Veterans Exemptions on their homeowners taxes. First off I think the State should be helping out municipalities with this issue. Second, as a Father with a Son soon to be deployed overseas and as the Son of a Man who spent over six years in the jungles of Burma (Myanmar) during WWII, I am totally in favor of an exemption for our veterans.

The only problem I have with it is I do not see a clause anywhere in what I am reading in the papers which gives any consideration for those who served or are serving in the Clandestine services of our country. The only recognition these brave men and women receive if they are KIA is a flag at a small ceremony given to their family (that is classified by the way) and in some, not all cases a star on a wall in Langley, Virginia.

Unfortunately these men and women have to sign a non discloser agreement with the United States Government - Meaning that should they ever discuss what they did for our country they can be prosecuted and risk forfeiting of the pensions they have earned in addition to loss of rank and or title.

I think that members of the Silent Services deserve the same recognition as all veterans, Unfortunately that is not going to happen.

Harold Kelly Durham

Mainstream Adirondack residents under assault To the Editor: I write to commend and support the Valley News editorial staff for their determination in exercising their right to an opinion.

Newspapers primarily report news, engage in investigative journalism, and offer opinion. Their function is not to placate and please the subjects of an opinion or story.

Obviously the editorial staff are not enthralled with the mis-

sion or methods of the Protect the Adirondacks radical environmental organization. They have every right to that opinion and they possess the mechanism to express that opinion, at least they did.

The Protect folks pretend their efforts are for the good of all and believe that the Adirondacks are in danger, but many disagree. Little of what they do is for the good of all who live in the Adirondacks.

Obviously they donÕ t take criticism well.

Their primary focus, of course, is the environment. The ability of residents to make a living and raise your families here is not the concern of the Protect crowd, or other like minded environmental groups.

I ask the Valley News to do some investigative journalism and tell us more about state tax dollar costs and/or reimbursements to Protect the Adirondacks for their litigation.

I also commend and thank the Essex County Board of Supervisors for standing up for what I suspect would be the majority of your constituents regarding this issue.

Mainstream Adirondack residents are under assault from a variety of environmental initiatives such as Smart Growth and the transfer of our local Home Rule authority to regional planners, like the APA and their supporters.

The environmental groups have a vision for the Adirondacks.

Many of us donÕ t necessarily have a place in this vision that slowly and continuously moves forward.

Ken Fenimore, Elizabethtown

Thanks from Kiwanis To the Editor: The Elizabethtown Kiwanis was founded 77 years ago in 1938.

In those early days, meetings were often held at the DeerÕ s Head Inn on Court Street in Elizabethtown.

As time passed, the DeerÕ s Head Inn changed owners, and for a period of time was closed, but when ever possible, the Elizabethtown Kiwanis called the DeerÕ s Head home.

Regretfully, it is again a time of change, and the entire club wants to thank Joanne and Matt Baldwin, Joyce Bethlehem and

Rob and Karin Demuro for hosting the Club events for the past eight years.

These folks have been wonderful supporters of all things Kiwanian, including the annual picnic, the Bacon Burger booth at the County Fair, the Pancake Breakfast, Christmas dinners and early morning breakfast meetings.

We wish them well in their new endeavors and hope that an equally community-conscious vendor will take over the Historic DeerÕ s Head Inn. Paul DeBarbieri, President, Elizabethtown Kiwanis

High Peaks Hospice announces Bowling Tourney results WILLSBORO Ñ High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care held its first annual bowling tournament Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Willsborough Bowling Center. Twenty teams hit the lanes, raising $706 in support of High Peaks Hospice’s services. The first place team of Bob and Adam Perry took home the $100 prize. Second place was won by Scott Monroe and Frank Lawrence, earning them $50. Thank you to all who came out and played.

HPHPC thanks Willsborough Bowling Center for aiding us with this tournament. It was the host site and was a great help assisting players.

Many thanks to Hospice volunteer Bertha Rand for all her assistance. A big thanks goes to both Bertha and Ally Rand for assisting during the event.

High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care, a not for profit healthcare agency, emphasizes quality of life and living life to its fullest. Hospice is covered by the Medicare Hospice Benefit, Medicaid and most private carriers, but these reimbursements covers only 85% of actual costs of providing hospiceÕ s specialized care.

Hospice never denies service due to inability to pay. High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care relies on the financial support of the communities they serve through fundraising efforts to make up the difference.

Winter Carnival From page 1

25 YEARS Mark Kurtz has been producing the festivalÕ s slideshow for the past quarter century. Ò ItÕ s a big deal for me,Ó he said. Ò I have a different perspective than most.Ó For Kurtz, Winter Carnival means attending each and every activity over the 10-day event starting with the construction of the Ice Palace, which began last Thursday. Ò The Ice Palace is such an icon, he said. Ò The building has got such unique qualities. To get the building built, itÕ s so important overall, not only for the Winter Carnival, but also the slideshow.Ó Assembling the montage of images initially started as a gig, recalled the commercial photographer.

When he started in 1991, he shot on film and used dissolve units to change the photos along with the soundtrack.

Running the equipment in the cold was a challenge and sometimes everything didnÕ t work as planned.

The switch to digital eliminated those problems, but as the festival grew in attendance and scope, another challenge arose — whittling down the number of photos to fit the slideshow, which has remained at a constant 30 minutes.

Another meticulous aspect is selecting the music with soundtrack coordinator Angela Petitto. Ò ItÕ s always interesting to see how people in the community interpret the theme,Ó he said. Ò You need a certain kind of music that works well.Ó This yearÕ s is the Groovy Ô 60s.

He said the soundtrack is often a challenge, especially this year. Ò Most people will know the songs,Ó he said, Ò and will hopefully sing along.Ó HEATWAVE Twisted Sister Jean Murphy was born and raised in Saranac Lake.

The Waterhole, she said, is a focal point for those born and raised in the area.

The Main Street tavern becomes to go-to beacon during the event: the porch is fenced off, balconies packed and bands booked. Ò They know the Waterhole is here,Ó she said, Ò and itÕ s an awesome melting pool.Ó Sales of buttons and posters were brisk at Ampersound on Main Street. Ò ItÕ s very unique,Ó said Mark Ò SparkyÓ Coleman on the event. Ò You just donÕ t see this in other communities.Ó Coleman hailed the volunteers on the myriad committees that organize and execute the celebration. Ò The epitome of volunteerism,Ó he said. Ò The poster child of volunteerism.Ó Ò And the community,Ó added Chris Covert, a former grand marshall who was in the process of purchasing several buttons Ò A lot of people come back for the Winter Carnival,Ó he said.

Coleman noted he had to give his cape back after his reign had ended. Ò Pulling it from his cold, dead hands,Ó he joked.

A reporter said heÕ d be remiss if he didnÕ t ask a music store proprietor about his picks for a 1960s soundtrack. Ò Hundreds of thousands of songs,Ó said Coleman.

He thought about it for a moment: Ò Ô Dancing in the Street,Õ Ó he said. Ò The Mick Jagger and David Bowie collaboration?Ó asked a

Mark Kurtz has served as the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival’s official photographer for 25 years. He’s pictured here displaying the commemorative buttons he has collected over the years.

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Coleman eyed the braindead simpleton. Ò Martha and the Vandellas,Ó he said. Ò WasnÕ t it Martha and the Vandellas? No, they did Ô Heatwave.Õ Ó He tapped away at a computer. Ò It was Martha and the Vandellas!Ó Ò ItÕ s My Party and IÕ ll Cry If I Want To,Ó said Covert. Ò IÕ d be okay with Ô Wild ThingÕ , too.Ó How about the late-1960s?

Coleman rattled them off: Thunderclap NewmanÕ s Ò Something in the Air,Ó Buffalo Springfield’s “For What It’s Worth”, Crosby, Stills, Nash and YoungÕ s Ò Teach Your ChildrenÓ and Janis JoplinÕ s Ò Mercedes Benz.Ó He sent a reporter to talk to Dan Reilly.

“Ask him about floats,” he said.

The Home Energy crew is known for their intricate creations, including a metallic dragon that dazzled passerby one year with glowing red eyes.

The recipe for a good parade, said Reilly, is simple: Two good floats and two good bands While Reilly remains a float enthusiast — he possesses a contagious and fascinating reservoir of knowledge about floats, their history, tow vehicles and parade dynamic Ñ he will take a pass this year. Ò We do take a year off periodically,Ó he laughed. Ò IÕ m happy to be a float consultant at no charge.”

REVITALIZATION Last week, Sarah Curtis decked out Main Street ExchangeÕ s storefront window with eye-catching psychedelic flair — rainbow tie-dyed pinwheels, colorful apparel and a glass head outfitted with coruscating lights.

Inside, a crate of vinyl records awaited a home. Ò ItÕ s been inspiring people to come in,Ó she said.

Curtis said each year, the shops sells items related to the theme Ñ casual stuff passed out to out-of-town pals and kids.

This yearÕ s hot item is peace sign sunglasses, which have been selling like hotcakes. Ò Winter Carnival is revitalization in the dead of winter,Ó said Curtis. Ò For us, itÕ s something to get excited about and plan for.Ó And on Lake Flower, the Ice Palace Workers 101 began cutting blocks, hauling them out of the lake and assembling their fortress on River Street.

Across the street at Lakeview Deli, Matt Sorensen said the eatery enjoyed providing complementary meals to the volunteers each year. Ò We really try to help get it all going,Ó he said.

Lakeview occassionally offers menu items that complement the theme Ñ like steak and Guinness pie and scotch broth soup for last yearÕ s Celtic theme, for instance.

Dianne Reandeau grew up in Bloomingdale and worked on the castle as a teenager.

After school, she and her sister would link up with their father, George Rottner, to head down to the site.

The three worked together with pride, Reandeau recalled. Ò It was great, a really good time,Ó she said, recalling the celebrities who used to roll through town.

Each year, she and her siblings make plans to reunite. Over the years, their children learned about the festival through these reunions.

Reandeau said she once tried the frying pan toss, but wasnÕ t very successful. Ò ItÕ s an annual event that you just really look forward to,Ó she said. Ò It brings camaraderie and itÕ s a joy coming to see it every year.Ó

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FBI raids Essex Town Hall, seizes computer

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com ESSEX Ñ The FBI raised the Essex Town Hall on Thursday, Jan. 22, examining their computers and seizing one, that used by

town clerk William Morgan.

Supervisor Ed Gardner told the Valley News the agents showed up unannounced around 9 a.m. Ò They wouldnÕ t tell us anything,Ó he said. Ò They wanted to look at our computers and they did that all day long.Ó Gardner said the agents told him they would follow up next week with more information.

“They want us to fill out some paperwork,” said Gardner.

The supervisor said town business hasnÕ t been affected. Ò WeÕ ve been able to move right along.Ó Morgan was at work on Friday, said Gardner.

Essex County has loaned the town a computer for the interim period, said the supervisor.

Gardner said he couldnÕ t recall any strange or unusual activity in the town hall in recent months.

FBI spokesman Paul Holstein said the agency had no comment.

While state police spokesperson Jennifer Fleishman confirmed the agency assisted with the investigation, she declined to provide additional details.

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OBITUARIES MARY W. FELTT May 23, 1928- January 23, 2015 mother.

After retirement, Mary and Carlos enjoyed spending winters in Florida and trips to Arizona. She also enjoyed gardening and playing dominoes and cards with friends and family. She enjoyed many activities with her friends at Hearthstone Village.

Most important to Mary was her family, especially her nine grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren.

In addition to her grandchildren and great-grandchilMARY W. FELTT dren, Mary is survived by Latham- Mary W Feltt, 86, of her children: Jane and Rod Latham and formerly of Reynolds, Don and Joan Willsboro, passed peacefully, Feltt, MaryAnne Sargent , surrounded by her loving and Carlos and Bev Feltt. family, into the hands of the She is also survived by her Lord on Friday, January 23, sisters, Margaret Parkinson, 2015.

Virginia Sayward and Julia Mary was born on May 23, (Fulton) Sheehan; her broth1928, in Saranac Lake, New er-in- law, Harold Tart; her York, to William Z. and sisters-in-law, Ellen White Mary (Lashway) White. and Lucille Feltt; and many Mary's family moved to nieces, nephews and cousins.

Willsboro when she was a Mary was predeceased by child. She attended Willsher parents, her husband, boro Central School and and her daughter, Maureen; graduated as Valedictorian her sister, Teresa Tart; and of the Class of 1945. her brothers, Francis White On June 27, 1946, in Wills- and George White. boro, Mary married Carlos Relatives and friends are inFeltt. For most of their lives, vited to call Monday, JanMary and Carlos lived, uary 26 from 4-7 pm at the worked and raised their chilDufresne & Cavanaugh Fudren in Willsboro.

They neral Home, 149 Old Loudon lived for many years on Rd., Latham, NY and on Maple Street and lived their Tuesday, January 27 from 4-7 early retirement years in pm at the Hamilton Funeral Buena Vista Park. In 2006, Home, 294 Mannix Road, they moved to Latham.

Peru, NY. Funeral service During Mary's early years of will be held at St Philip's marriage, one or more of her Catholic Church, Main siblings often lived with and Street, Willsboro, NY, on was cared for by Mary. As Wednesday, January 28 at 10 her siblings married, they am. gravitated to her home to Interment will be in Willseat, play cards and babysit boro at the convenience of her kids. They enjoyed her the family. homemade macaroni soup In lieu of flowers, donations and chocolate cake with may be made to Colonie boiled icing. Many hands of EMS, 312 Wolf Rd., Latham, Pinochle and Five Hundred NY 12110 or Willsboro Reswere enjoyed by most. cue Squad, 1Point Rd., WillsFor many years, Mary was boro, NY 12996. employed outside the home For directions, information in Willsboro, Plattsburgh or to light a candle for the and family, please visit www.Elizabethtown. She retired in dufresneandcavanaugh.com 1990 from the Essex County and www.hamiltonfuneralTax Department. home.com.

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Kathy Hochul From page 1

Ò If I have skis on, the gravity will take me the rest of the way?Ó she asked. Ò YouÕ ll launch forward, ride the wind and when you land, youÕ ll go into a telemark landing,Ó said Byrne.

ORDA spokesman Jon Lundin noted the in-run spanned the length of a football field. Ò IsnÕ t it awesome?Ó exclaimed Hochul. Ò ItÕ s a great site,Ó said Byrne. Ò People really love it.Ó Hochul looked at a reporter, who was admittedly terrified.

“Now it’s your turn,” she said. “Go take a selfie.”

REPORTING TO THE GOV Hochul toured the Olympic facilities on Thursday Ñ including the Hall of Fame, 1932 and 1980 Rinks and the Olympic Museum Ñ to get a better understanding of the venues and their economic impact on the region.

The newly-elected official said she will report back to Gov. Andrew Cuomo on what state investments ORDA needs to stay competitive within the international sporting world.

“The four surrounding counties benefit to the tune of $344 million per year and the spin-off from all the activities here,Ó she said. Ò So itÕ s so important that the state understands that and continues to invest in these facilities.Ó As the legislature heads into budget negotiations, local officials are calling for strong investment so the venues continue to meet international standards for competition.

Lundin declined to discuss specific details regarding specific projects in ORDA’s budget, citing the pending approval.

But 35 years after the 1980 Olympic Games, the facilities continue to be major player in athletic development, he said.

He ticked off a number of competitors who use the facilities for luge, skeleton, ski jumping and bobsled training.

“Their athletic success is a testament to the ongoing influence,” he said.

ORDAÕ s annual operating budget is around $36 million, $4.7 million of which is from the state.

FOND MEMORIES HochulÕ s tour, which was conducted amidst a swirl of color as 1,500 athletes descended upon the venue for the 2015 Eastern Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships, paused at the Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum, where the lieutenant governor admired antique bobsleds and US 1980 Olympic hockey team goalie Jim CraigÕ s equipment.

The Miracle on Ice, said Hochul, was Ò one of the most exciting events in sports history.Ó In 1980, Hochul was a student at Syracuse University.

While many of her pals ventured to Lake Placid to watch the event in person, she was stuck at work at iconic student hangout Varsity Pizza.

She recalled announcing the game. Ò I was the one who got to call out the numbers when your pizza was done,Ó recalled Hochul. Ò So I had a microphone. Instead of calling out the numbers when the pizza was done, I was calling out the play-by-play of this very game. So I felt part of it in my own way Ñ IÕ ll never forget that day.Ó When the match was over, people poured outside and waved American flags, she said. Ò It was a fantastic feeling. It inspired us at a time when our country was having a lot of international challenges, and to be able to defeat the Soviets that dayÉ it was so worth it.Ó Hochul said the region would continue to see strong support from Gov. Cuomo. Ò He gets it, he really does. I donÕ t need to enlighten him at all because he understands.Ó Hochul said the pair will continue to share with legislators the message of the venuesÕ economic value and contribution to the stateÕ s image. Ò ItÕ s something that very few places can boast and when you have something that is a unique attribute, itÕ s our responsibility as a state to promote it the best that we can,Ó she said. Ò I will make sure everyone knows in the administration how important this is to the local economy.Ó

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CHOLESTEROL and its relation to

HEART DISEASE

High cholesterol levels have long been directly linked to heart disease. But as more research into cholesterol and its relation to heart disease is conducted, some doctors are shifting their views on the relationship between the two.

Statistics from the American Heart Association indicate that 75 million Americans currently suffer from heart disease. And even though one-quarter of the population takes cholesterol-lowering medication and have reduced the fat content of their diets, the AHA estimates that more Americans will die of heart disease than ever before.

More revelations are coming to the forefront regarding cholesterol and heart disease. New research has shown that statin drugs are ineffective at reducing mortality rates in most populations.

Furthermore, according to the Framingham Heart Study, which is the lon-

gest-running and most comprehensive study on heart disease to date, it was demonstrated that cholesterol intake in the diet had no correlation with heart disease. The study found that men and women with above average cholesterol levels had nearly identical rates of heart disease compared to those with below average cholesterol rates.

Another potential eye opener is that, in addition to cholesterol not affecting heart disease risk, eating high-cholesterol foods does not elevate blood-cholesterol levels as doctors once thought. Ancel Keys, who is considered the “father” of the theory that cholesterol contributes to heart disease, now says that there’s no connection between cholesterol in food and cholesterol in the blood.

If not cholesterol levels and the foods one eats, what, then is responsible for heart disease? Many medical profes-

sionals and researchers now believe the primary causes of heart disease are inflammation and oxidative stress.

According to Dr. Dwight Lundell, a heart surgeon and author of the book, “The Great Cholesterol Lie,” foods like refined sugars and vegetable oils used to preserve processed foods may lead to the inflammation that ultimately causes heart disease. Inflammation is the body’s immune response to a foreign invader.

Foods high in sugar and saturated fat can exacerbate inflammation. Bacteria and other unwanted substances in the body also contribute to inflammation.

To combat inflammation, people can adopt a healthy eating style. Fatty fish, whole grains, leafy greens, fiber, and nuts can help reduce inflammation.

Exercise also can reduce inflammation. Research from Mark Hamer, PhD,

E-cigarettes and quitting smoking Quitting smoking and losing weight consistently top New Year’s resolutions lists. In an effort to stop smoking, a growing number of smokers are turning to electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, to help them quit once and for all.

Although e-cigarettes are not currently regulated, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is weighing regulations in a market that estimates suggest could be as big $5 billion in 2015. But are these devices safe? Or even effective?

There is mixed information regarding the efficacy of e-cigarettes to help a person quit smoking. Some studies point to e-cigarettes as a good method of smoking cessation, while others say there’s limited evidence to support those claims.

E-cigarettes typically contain liquid nicotine, which is inhaled as vapor. The vapor resembles smoke and can mimic the look and feel of smoking traditional cigarettes. But e-cigarettes typically do not contain any of the additional chemicals, such as tar and other potentially toxic ingredients, found in traditional cigarettes.

Nicotine cartridges for e-cigarettes also come in various concentrations and flavors, and smokers can even purchase nicotine-free replacement cartridges.

Much like users of nicotine patches or chewers of nicotine gum, e-cigarette smokers can gradually lower their nicotine doses over time.

The American Lung Association currently has not approved any e-cigarette as a

people were 60 percent more likely to succeed in quitting smoking using e-cigarettes compared to would-be quitters who tried a nicotine patch or gum. Background information in the report suggests that, since the e-cigarette vapor only contains nicotine and not tobacco smoke, e-cigarettes may help reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms.

safe or effective method to help smokers quit. They cite a study that estimates there are nearly 500 different e-cigarette brands today with varying levels of nicotine and the possible presence of other chemicals. These e-cigarettes are unregulated. The ALA says there is a great deal more to learn about these products before they can be recommended as a safe and effective way for smokers to wean themselves off of smoking.

E-cigarettes may contain additional chemicals besides nicotine. Studies have found detectable levels of chemicals used in antifreeze in two leading brands of e-cigarettes. Formaldehyde and benzene have been detected in some e-cigarette emissions. Other studies have found secondhand emissions from e-cigarettes can prove harmful to nonsmokers.

While some organizations do not endorse e-cigarettes, others state that they shouldn’t be ruled out just yet. A 2014 study by British researchers and published in the journal Addiction found

Although some e-cigarettes may contain harmful byproducts, toxicity tests indicate they are safer than regular cigarettes. Some health experts believe the benefits of quitting traditional cigarettes outweigh the risks posed by e-cigarettes.

The American Heart Association agrees.

In a policy statement released in August 2014, the American Heart Association said physicians shouldn’t discourage e-cigarette use as a last resort to stop smoking.

“If people cannot quit at all and have tried everything in the field, we would not discourage them,” said Aruni Bhatnager, the statement’s lead writer. “It’s not something we would suggest.”

The AHA recommends e-cigarettes only if smokers refuse or are intolerant of other options.

People who desire to quit smoking may look to e-cigarettes to help their fight. Although the safety and efficacy of e-cigarettes remains open to debate, cannot be proven, many former smokers feel e-cigarettes played a significant role in helping them to quit smoking once and for all.

an epidemiologist at University College London, found that, regardless of BMI or weight, study participants who completed 2.5 hours of moderate exercise each week - about 20 minutes a day - lowered their markers of inflammation by at least 12 percent.

When a person exercises, muscle tissue releases a protein molecule called cytokine, which likely prompts an inflammation drop. Just about any type of workout that raises heart rate is effective in helping with inflammation.

The public may have been misinformed about just how vital it is to reduce cholesterol levels. Contrary to popular belief, high cholesterol may not have the same connection to heart disease as doctors once thought. In fact, inflammation may be the bigger component in heart disease risk.

Immunizations important for adults, too Even though people get the majority of their vaccinations while they are very young, that does not necessarily mean they can’t still benefit from immunizations later in life.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that humans never outgrow their need for vaccinations. Although certain vaccinations may no longer be necessary, others may be necessary into adulthood.

Certain vaccinations, which can safeguard individuals from long-term illness, hospitalization and even death, are now recommended for all adults. The following are some of the immunizations you may need as you age.

Influenza: According to the CDC, roughly 226,000 people are hospitalized in the United States due to influenza, while thousands more die from the flu and its complications.

Pneumococcal disease: Pneumococcal disease is an illness caused by bacteria that can spread from the nose and throat to the ears or sinuses. If the bacteria spreads to other areas of the body, like the lungs, it can cause pneumonia.

Shingles: Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. Individuals who have had chickenpox are at risk for developing shingles later in life.

Pertussis (whooping cough): The CDC estimates that there are between one and three million pertussis cases in the United States each year. All adults between the ages of 19 and 64 need a one-time whooping cough booster vaccine.

HPV: Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is a common virus spread mostly through sexual contact. The HPV vaccine is recommended for both males and females between the ages of 17 and 50.

Vaccinations are not just for kids. Adults should discuss their immunization records with their physicians to determine which vaccinations they need to maintain optimal health.

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Willsboro resident tells WWII tale

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shawn@denpubs.com WILLSBORO — Joe Bruno is a Willsboro fixture. About the only time the 95-year-old has left his hometown was when he was fighting the Germans across the hedgerows and fields of northern Europe.

Before the war, Bruno worked for the railroad. In 1942, he joined the army, and was sent to a school for electrical engineering being offered at Plattsburgh State College. Twelve people graduated from the school, and when they did, the army called them into active service.

Before long, he was on a ship leaving Hoboken, NJ, en route to Liverpool, England as a member of the 3104 Signal Service Battalion. At 22, he was one of the older men in the company.

Bruno landed at Omaha beach a few days after D Day. Ò I wasnÕ t in the initial invasion, but it was still pretty hot,Ó he said. Ò There was a little action around there. The guys we relieved...they were done up.Ó As part of the Signal Service Battalion, Bruno was attached to a headquarters battalion. There were only 12 men in the company who could operate the specialized radio equipment, which put them in touch with generals in both London and Washington. Ò We were well protected. I didnÕ t walk a step without being

circled. I didnÕ t sleep a lot of the time though,Ó he said.

His company saw action in Sainte Mere Eglise and Saint Lo in northern France before starting the long trudge toward Germany. They eventually crossed the Rhine, and kept on going. Ò We went a long way into Germany. I thought it was a long way , because you were on foot all the time,Ó he said. Ò We went ahead most of the time; but sometimes we had to fall back a little bit.Ó When Germany surrendered, BrunoÕ s war wasnÕ t yet over. Before long, he and the rest of the 3104 were on another ship, this time en route to Manila in the Philippines.

His ship was just entering the Panama Canal when suddenly it turned around. The shipÕ s captain came out, Bruno recalled, and said simply that it was all over.

“We threw everything we could overboard. I threw my rifle overboard. I said Ô I donÕ t need that any moreÕ .Ó When he reached Boston, Bruno was in no small hurry to get home. The army gave him a 30 day leave, and he boarded a train that took him all the way to the station in Willsboro. Ò Combat is really something,Ó he said of his days in Europe. Ò I never want to see my kids involved in it. Every day was questionable. I guess I was lucky.Ó He didnÕ t get shot, he likes to say, because he was so small.

He eventually processed out of the army, and returned to

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Joe and Blanche Bruno, in their quaint Willsboro home.

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Willsboro, and his wife Blanche, for good. He returned to the railroad, where he would work for 34 years. HeÕ s been married now for 72 years. Ò I never considered myself as a hero. What the hell was I a hero about? I was there. I donÕ t even like to talk about it.Ó But he was on occasion does talk about it, like at a recent presentation at the Willsboro Central School as part of North Country Honor Flight. He flew with Honor Flight to the WWII Memorial in the fall of 2014 with his son in law.

He would, he said, like for the group of fellow veterans who made the trip to get together more, just to chat about the war for a couple of hours.

WCS seniors to channel their inner redneck with play

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com WESTPORT Ñ Hot diggity! No more sittinÕ in the dirt at the drive in!

For two nights this weekend Ñ Friday, Jan. 30 and Saturday, Jan. 31 Ñ Westport residents will be getting a dose of top-notch entertainment just like Ô dem fancy rich folk do in those big pearly cities way out yonder.

It comes courtesy of Westport CentralÕ s Class of 2015, who will be performing R. Eugene JacksonÕ s play Ò The Rednecks Bite Back,Ó a farcical look at what happens when a family of backwoods yahoos hit the jackpot.

In a group interview, students were cagey on the details, not wanting to give too much away before they rolled out the red carpet on Friday night. Ò A group of rednecks move next door to another,Ó said Hannah Place. Ò ...and then a group of more wealthy rednecksÉ ,Ó said Keragan Viens. Ò ... itÕ s just about their feud,Ó said Place. Ò Trying to get along as neighbors.Ó Ò With a love triangle,Ó added Brooke Stevens.

Thirteen students will perform, all seniors.

How did they decide on this particular play?

“The characters fit some of the students,” cracked Senior Play

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y heart goes out to the Doner family who lost their home to a fire on Friday, Jan. 23. If anyone has information concerning helping the Doners, please let me know so I can include it in my column.

I received an email from Danny Kaifetz concerning his business Adirondack Flagpoles.

Kaifetz is purchasing the Adirondack Hardware warehouse on 81 Kent Street from Robert Long Jr. His business has previously operated from his shop on Trembleau Mountain for the past 10 years. He has already moved into his new location after spending six weeks renovating the building.

Currently Kafietz is splitting his time between his old and new shop but is planning a little open house type event when the weather is a little milder. His veteran owned business makes traditional handcrafted wooden flag poles.

I wish Kaifetz well with his new location.

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he Whallonsburg Grange celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, starting with a square dance on Saturday, Jan. 31, beginning at 7 p.m. There will be a caller, instructions for the uninitiated, a live band and a light supper at 6 p.m. to fuel your fun.

The supper will be soup and corn bread, by Flying Pancakes, and is designed to keep you light on your feet. The cost for the dance is either $7 or $10, depending on which poster or website you consult, and the supper is an extra but probably reasonable charge. The dance goes until 10 p.m. and you do not need to arrive with a partner. You may leave with a partner, but thatÕ s a different story.

The Saturday play gym for very young children will be held each Saturday at the Grange at 9:30 a.m. through Feb. 28. So if youÕ re under 5, bring along a parent, guardian or big brother, head over to Whallonsburg and burn off some energy on winter Saturdays. As a side note, IÕ m very grateful the Grange is in Whallonsburg, a part of my bailiwick, because its many varied activities always give me something to write about.

The town’s unofficial but very useful web site, essexnewyork.com, indicates that the job of ani-

Advisor Jack Thompson.

The group laughed and rattled them off Ñ thereÕ s Beverly Throttlebottom, the wife of the debonair former redneck who won the lottery.

Lilly, BeverlyÕ s daughter, is just an average 16-year-old, explained Daniele Schwoebel, who is also 16.

ThereÕ s Ardith, a real estate agent, and Milly Throttlebottom, a 9-year-old tomboy who likes to play with animals.

And Bubba Girl, a 6-year-old who Ò enjoys the smell of skunks and has a pet snake,Ó added Sabrina Hendrie. Ò ThereÕ s four kids all named Bubba,Ó she explained.

William Daha will play several roles, including Deputy Pewtree Ñ presumably a good olÕ boy lawman Ñ and a group known as Ò the Blubbers.Ó And the last is Sherriff Booty Ò who helps settle disputes.Ó A reporter asked if the kids empathized with their characters. Ò Kinda sorta,Ó said Sydney Mitchell. Ò The boys embrace it,Ó laughed Brooke Stevens.

The administrators groaned and clucked about what the school board might think. Ò ItÕ s a very exaggerated redneck stereotype made to get laughs,Ó said Daniele Schwoebel.

The class has been preparing since the beginning of the month, practicing every day aside from Sundays.

ItÕ s one of the last big events before graduation in May, explained Senior Play Advisor Cheryl Phillips, and serves as a prelude for their upcoming field trip, which, much like the plot of

Kyle Page • kmpage1217@charter.net DonÕ t forget the Keeseville Elementary School has a wonderful, informative website at avcs. org/KESindex.htm.

College starts back up for our area students, and I wish them well in the new academic semester.

The ducks are out in full force on the lake as it slowly ices over. This past Sunday we saw perched in a tree what we think was a brown eagle looking for a duck lunch. It was very large and completely brown but with the more squarish head of an eagle rather than the curved head of an osprey or hawk.

As always it was a beautiful sight. As it was a quiet Sunday we were able to stop and get a good look at this majestic bird. I need to make the loop around and see if anything is going on at Wickham Marsh, another beautiful place to stop and visit.

Have a great week.

Rob Ivy • robhivy@gmail.com mal control officer is now shared with Willsboro.

The siteÕ s manager was given no further information on who the person might be or how to contact them, but suggested calling the town hall at 963-4287 if you have a problem animal needing attention.

If itÕ s after hours, try calling Supervisor Ed Gardner or one of the town board members: Brian Garvey, Claire LaPine or Mark Wrisley.

I looked at Willsboro’s official website, townofwillsboro.com, but it had no information on their animal control officer. When there’s more information on the animal control officer, IÕ ll be sure to get it into this column.

WYC tubing activities slated

WESTPORT Ñ The Westport Youth Commission is going to the Tubing at the Olympic Jumping Complex Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. The event is free for students in grades 3-7 and grades 8-12. There is no cost but all students must register in advance and have two signed forms to attend, a WYC permission slip and an ORDA waiver. Find these forms in the Westport Central School office or at westportyouth.org.

Westport Central’s Class of 2015 will perform R. Eugene Jackson’s play “The Rednecks Bite Back” for two performances on Friday, Jan. 30 and Saturday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m.

Photo by Pete DeMola

their play, is being kept under wraps. Ò ItÕ s really the last opportunity for students to work on a project together and see it completed,Ó she said. Ò The Rednecks Bite BackÓ by R. Eugene Jackson: Friday, Jan. 30 and Saturday, Jan. 31 at WCSÕ Bulles Auditorium: 7 p.m. Tickets: $25/$7/$5 (family pack/adults/students). Contact any member of the Class of 2015 for more information.

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ave you visited the North Country SPCAÕ s Facebook page recently? Our page is the best place to go for information about upcoming events, animal care tips (check out our recent post about how to build an outdoor shelter to protect your cat from the weather!), heartwarming adoption stories, and more!

If you have an adoption story of your own that youÕ d like to share, weÕ d love to read about it, especially with some pictures of your newest furry family member.

You can visit our page at facebook.com/NorthCountrySPCA. Our featured pet this week is Jenson, a gorgeous Maine Coon/mix who has intelligent golden eyes and a thick, plush grey tabby coat you won’t be able to resist sinking your fingers into!

Big fluffy Jensen showed up as a stray at ACAP in Elizabethtown just in time before the recent bit-

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ell, even as we are still in the middle of winter and cold weather, there are still many things around the community to take advantage of Ñ like the Congregational Church of Coffee House gatherings, open mic nights at the bowling alley and school basketball games, just to name a few.

It is exciting to note that the school drama department will soon be having their production of Ò CinderellaÓ performed by the younger members of the drama club.

This production will take place on Feb. 6-7 at 7 p.m. at the Willsboro Central School Auditorium and again on Feb. 8 at 2 p.m.

These are must-see performances as the children do a great job each time they perform.

Reminder that our supervisor is still holding his Saturday drop-in sessions. Meet with Shaun Gillilland and share your likes and dislikes of what is happening here in the town.

If you do not go, then you really cannot say that no one listens or cares.

This is a wonderful year to celebrate our townÕ s 250 years of being founded. The biggest day will be on July 4 with the parade in Willsboro. We really need groups to join in being a

Kathy L. Wilcox • 873-5000

ter cold snap. Jenson is a lucky boy to be spending his time in a warm bed with plenty of food instead of out in the snow!

This gentle giant loves attention and has a bit of youthful playfulness in his personality - we think he is under two year old.

Jenson He is very happy to see the shelter staff arrive in the morning and greets them with a huge meow, asking when breakfast will be ready. Jensen is an all-around great cat with the friendliness and smarts typical of the Maine Coon breed - we believe he will make a great companion and we bet he also has really good mouse catching skills!

Come check out this big fluff ball - you’ll be glad you did!

Janice Allen • 963-8912 • allens@willex.com part of this special event. Plan an entry in the parade and let Justin Drinkwine at the town hall know of your plans to take part.

The annual ski and snowboard program has once again started. This is a great program that has been ongoing for many years.

Did you know that you could take part in the Half Moon Snow Evening event held at Noblewood Park? A great walk down to the lake area with some great refreshment available at the end of the walk. For more information, call the town hall.

Eight youth and two adult advisors took a great trip this past weekend down to Pennsylvania to see a production of Moses. They reported that it was a wonderful experience for them all and came back with some great stories of their adventure.

Sadly, we lost two more of our local citizens this past week: Ramona Sheehan and Mary White Felt. Two women that have done much over their years here to make this a better community.

Happy Birthday to Steve Bridge (Jan. 27), T.J. Sayward (Jan. 27), Jacob Hubbard (Jan. 30) and Taressa Lacey on Jan. 30.

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The Week In Review

Boys’ basketball Plattsburgh 58, AuSable Valley 55 PLATTSBURGH Ñ The Hornets battled back from a double-digit halftime deficit to top the Patriots 58-55 on Jan. 20.

Down 32-20 at the break, Plattsburgh used a 23-10 third quarter to erase and gap and outscored AuSable Valley by two in the final quarter.

Jordan Guay scored 15 points for the Hornets, Brady Channell 12 and Nate Hughey 11.

Alex Follmer rounded out the teamÕ s doubledigit scorers with 10 points.

Nate Manning led the Patriots in scoring with 15 points and Zach Cosgrove was close behind with 12. Alex Knapp added in 10 in the setback.

Beavers continue to roll

Moriah 64, Westport 30 PORT HENRY Ñ The Vikings outscored the Eagles 33-10 in the second half to pull away with a 34 point win over the Eagles Jan. 20.

Madison Stahl led Moriah, ranked 20th among girlsÕ Class D teams in the state, with 20 points. Caitlin Pelkey had 10 more in the win.

Westport was led by Ellie SchwoebelÕ s 14 points. Hannah Schwoebel and Ellie Storey each had five in the league setback.

Keene 64, Minerva-Newcomb 17 OLMSTEDVILLE Ñ The BeaversÕ big three of Austin Brown, Colton Venner and Brandon Dumas combined for 39 points as Keene topped Minerva-Newcomb 64-17 on Jan. 20.

Brown led all scorers with 15 points while Venner had 14 and Dumas 10. Eight different Beavers got on the board in the win, including Jesse Summo and Wayne Shih, who each had six points.

The Beavers set the tone early and emphatically, going up 20-0 in the first quarter and 35-1 at the half.

The fourth quarter was the MountaineersÕ best as they increased their score from four to 17. Kalab Helms led the team with five points in the loss.

AuSable Valley 49, Franklin Academy 33 CLINTONVILLE Ñ After going into the half up by three, the Patriots outscored the Huskies by 10 over the next eight minutes to pull away with the 49-33 win Jan. 20.

AuSable ValleyÕ s Meghan Strong scored 16 points to lead the team and Madison McCabe was just a point behind with 15.

The Patriots hit six 3Õ s in the win, four by Strong and two by McCabe. Mady Rondeau chipped in eight points.

Erin McDonald led the Huskies, a Class A team ranked eighth in the state, with eight point.

Lake Placid 55, Willsboro 52 LAKE PLACID Ñ Tarik Cecunjanin scored 30 points and the Blue BombersÕ clutch play down the stretched helped them to a 55-52 win Jan. 21.

Cecunjanin connected on 12 field goals, one from beyond the arc, and added five from the stripe in the strong offensive effort. Alex Brandes added nine points and Chase Hayes seven.

The Blue Bombers led at the half before Willsboro poured in 19 third quarter points to take a lead into the final quarter.

Jesse Hearns had a solid game for the Warriors, scoring a team-high 23 points. Nolan Murphy added 12 and Sean Lincoln 10 in the close loss.

Moriah 68, Westport 37 WESTPORT Ñ Taylor Slattery and Adam Jaquish combined for 38 points as the Vikings topped the Eagles 68-37 on Jan. 21.

Moriah scored 41 points in the first half while holding Westport to 13. Eleven different Vikings scored points in the win.

WestportÕ s Anderson Gay hit a pair of 3Õ s on his way to 13 points to lead the team. Sam Napper had six points and Rylan Hance and Conner Martin each had five.

Ticonderoga 73, Elizabethtown-Lewis 50 ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The Sentinels used a 29-8 second quarter to pull away from the Lions in their 73-50 road win Jan. 20.

Ticonderoga hit seven 3Õ s in the game, led by Marick RossÕ three. He scored 11 overall while Colvin Chapman put in 20 and Garrison Hughes 15.

Elizabethtown-Lewis, which trailed by only three after eight minutes of play, saw three players score in double figures. Trevor Brooks and Cortland White each scored 14 points while Zac Noka-Bailey had 10.

Keene 60, Wells 38 KEENE VALLEY Ñ The Beavers got a good fight from the Indians early on before pulling away in the second half for a 60-38 win on Jan. 22.

After a back-and-forth first quarter, the scoring trio of Austin Brown, Colton Venner and Brandon Dumas, as well as a tighter defense, helped Keene pull away.

Brown led all scorers with 17 points while Venner had 14 and Dumas 11. The Beavers outscored the Indians 18-7 in the third quarter to add on an eight-point halftime lead.

Stefano Aldeghi and Wayne Shih each chipped in seven points for the Beavers.

Wells did better offensively than it did in the two teams’ first meeting, a 60-21 Keene win on Dec. 17. Tucker Young scored 13 points and Justin Foster added eight more, six from outside.

The win pushed KeeneÕ s record to a perfect 14-0, including a 7-0 mark in Division III play.

AuSable Valley 56, Saranac 36 CLINTONVILLE Ñ The Patriots let the

Rossi had 12 points and Liza Marinis 11. Cheyenne Blair netted five and Laura Stanton two. Ò We controlled the boards better in the second half to hang on for the win,Ó said Lake Placid head coach Jeff Potter. Ò Our kids played hard but we couldnÕ t put them away until the final minute of the game.”

Willsboro led 11-9 after a quarter of play before Lake Placid built its lead. Andrea OÕ Hara led the Warriors with 11 points, Payton Gough and Amanada Henrichs each had five, and Trina Bigelow and Taylor Bigelow had four apiece.

Tori Wade scored two. Ò Andrea OÕ Hara had a great second half, scoring eight of her game high 11 points for Willsboro to keep the game close,Ó said Potter.

Keene 58, Minerva-Newcomb 43 KEENE VALLEY Ñ Elaine Smith scored 22 points to lead the Beavers over the Mountaineers 58-43 in league play Jan. 21.

Though the game finished with a 15-point margin, it was much closer throughout. The Mountaineers trailed only 26-24 at the half and used a 12-6 third quarter to go into the final stretch up four.

Then, Keene took over, outscoring MinervaNewcomb 26-7 over the final eight minutes.

Taylor Geiger added 14 points in the win while Hanna Whitney and Naomi Peduzzi each had 10.

Astasia Myler led the Mountaineers with a team-high 18 points while Makenzie Winslow added 11 in the loss.

Keene’s Colton Venner scores two of his 14 points against Wells on Jan. 22. The Beavers won 60-38, two days after a 64-17 win over Minerva-Newcomb to push their record to a perfect 14-0 in the Northern Basketball League’s Division III. Photo by Andrew Johnstone

Chiefs hang around for a quarter before clamping down over the next three on their way to the 56-36 league win Jan. 22.

AuSable Valley led by four points, 15-11, after the first eight minutes before holding Saranac to seven points in each of the next two quarters to pull away.

Kobe Parrow led the Patriots with 16 points while Nate Manning and Sultan Sikandar each chipped in 10.

Saranac, coming off a tight 61-59 loss to the Cougars two days prior, were led by offensively

by Zach FausÕ eight points. Austin Myers had seven while Zach LePage hit two 3Õ s for six points.

Westport 59, Seton Catholic 52 WESTPORT Ñ Thomas Mero and Kaden Baugh both had big 27-point games, but in the end MeroÕ s Eagles came out ahead in the 59-52 league win Jan. 23.

Sam Napper added 10 points in the win as Westport went up by 10 in the first half before holding off a Seton Catholic rally coming out of the break.

The Knights used a 17-9 third quarter to get right back into the game, but the Eagles regrouped in the fourth to hold on for the win.

Behind Baugh was Joe Zalis, who scored 12 in the setback.

Elizabethtown-Lewis 64, Lake Placid 48 ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The Lions jumped out to an early lead, saw it evaporate, and eventually took it back in a seesaw win over the Blue Bombers Jan. 23.

After going up 17-6 in the first quarter, Elizabethtown-Lewis found itself on the other end of

such a margin as Lake Placid used a 19-6 swing to go into the half up by two.

The Lions, however, regrouped with a strong second half to pull away.

Zac Noka-Bailey scored a game-high 27 points in the win and Joel Morris added 13.

Sam Huttig scored 10 more, followed by Trevor Brooks (10 points) and Colden Blades (six points).

All of Lake PlacidÕ s scoring came from just four players, led by Tarik CecunjaninÕ s 19. Austin Pratt scored 13 points, Scott Rossi 10 and Alex Brandes six.

Girls’ basketball Elizabethtown-Lewis 50, Ticonderoga 34 TICONDEROGA Ñ Jasmin Barnes nearly matched the Sentinels total scoring for the game, netting 33 points as the Lions won 50-34 on Jan. 19.

The game was tight for the first three quarters until Elizabethtown-Lewis mounted a 23-8 run over the final eight minutes.

Barnes connected on 13 field goals and seven from the line. Emma Disogra added 12 points, Myra Adams three and Tamara Wescott two more in the league win.

Nicole Fuller scored 10 points for Ticonderoga and Delaney Hughes eight.

Lake Placid 36, Willsboro 31 LAKE PLACID Ñ The Blue Bombers used a decisive 12-2 run in the second corner, fueled by two Cameron Shipman 3Õ s, to pull away from the Warriors and win 36-31 on Jan. 20.

Shipman scored six overall while Lauren

AuSable Valley 66, Plattsburgh 29 CLINTONVILLE Ñ The Patriots jumped ahead early, going into the half up 34-17 on their way to a 66-29 league win over the Hornets Jan. 21.

Mady Rondeau and Madison McCabe each scored 15 points in the win, followed by Sydney Snow with 10 and Meghan Strong and Venessa Garrow with nine apiece.

McCabe connected on three shots from outside as AuSable Valley held Plattsburgh to six points in each of the three final quarters.

Ashley Marlow led the Hornets with a teamhigh 14 points and Shea Frady scored eight, including a pair of triples.

Elizabethtown-Lewis 64, Lake Placid 23 LAKE PLACID Ñ Jasmin Barnes had a hand in everything, picking up a rare quadrupledouble in the LionsÕ 64-23 road win over the Blue Bombers Jan. 22.

Barnes led all scorers with 19 points while tallying 13 rebounds, 10 assists and 13 steals for a huge night statistically in the win.

Emma Disogra picked a double-double with 14 points and 15 boards while Myra Adams scored 18 points.

Despite the setback, Lake Placid head coach Jeff Potter was pleased with how his team played without itÕ s three starting forwards. Ò I was proud of our effort tonight,Ó said Potter. Ò Liza Marinis really stepped up for us tonight leading our offense while Cameron Shipman once again provided some long range shooting.Ó Marinis led the Blue Bombers with 10 points while Shipman and Maria Paola each had six points. Ò We brought up Camile Craig and Bella Reid from our JV program and both gave us some solid minutes,Ó said Potter. Ò They played great in the varsity debut.Ó

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Girls’ basketball (cont.)

Ticonderoga 63, Willsboro 30 TICONDEROGA — The Warriors played a strong first half, going into the break up by a point, before the Sentinels took over in the second for the 63-30 win Jan. 20.

Ticonderoga outscored Willsboro 43-9 after the break as Delaney Hughes scored a game-high 26 points and Nicole Fuller had 13 more.

The Warriors had a 11-7 second quarter to grab the led before a 20-4 third quarter swung the game in the Sentinels favor. Taylor Bigelow led the team with eight points and Trina Bigelow had seven more.

Payton Gough also put in seven points, followed by Tory Wade and Andrea OÕ Hara with three apiece.

Seton Catholic 51, Westport 30 PLATTSBURGH Ñ The Knights built a 32-13 lead midway through the game on their way to a 51-30 win over the Eagles Jan. 22.

Kelli Ryan helped Seton Catholic to the 21-point with a gamehigh 17 points. Gretchen Zalis added nine points in the win while Hailey Moore and Shannon Eagan each had six.

The Eagles fared better in the second half when they were only outscored by two, but the KnightsÕ damage had already been done.

Ellie Schwoebel led Westport with 14 points. Sydney Mitchell and Ellie Storey each had five. Keragan Viens, Sydney Chloe Mitchell and Lizzie Stephens had two apiece.

AuSable Valley 51, Saranac 45 SARANAC Ñ Meghan Strong and the Patriots picked up a key road win Jan. 23, topping the Chiefs 51-45 for a regular season split.

Strong scored 19 points, including nine of the PatriotsÕ 24 from outside, while Mady Rondeau scored 12 and Kourtney Keenan added 10 more.

Saranac won the two teams’ first matchup 61-51 on Dec. 16.

The Chiefs started the season with nine straight wins before dropping two of three in a tough stretch that included a loss to Northern Adirondack and a win over Northeastern Clinton.

The Patriots, meanwhile, picked up their fourth consecutive win of the season. They led 45-27 heading into the fourth quarter before Saranac made a 18-6 run over the final eight minutes.

Kayla Napper led the Chiefs with 15 points, Summer Gillespie had 12 and Kaitlyn Bowman 11 in the setback.

Keene 70, Wells 27 WELLS Ñ The Beavers jumped out to a 23-5 lead in just a quarter of play as they topped the Indians 70-27 on the road Jan. 23.

Elaina Smith led all scorers with 25 points and Hanna Whitney poured in 15 more. Naomi Peduzzi rounded out the top three in scoring with eight points.

Wells outscored Keene 14-13 in the second quarter before the Beavers clamped down in the second half, allowing just eight points in 16 minutes of play.

The Indians had two 10-point scorers in Erika Foster and Samantha Zemken.

Wrestling Beekmantown 44, Northern Adirondack 28 ELLENBURG Ñ Nine Eagles wrestlers earned wins, three by pins and three by forfeit, and Beekmantown topped Northern Adirondack 44-28 on Jan. 20.

Mark Rabideau (106), Anthony Cartee (126) and Casey Provost (132) pinned their opponents, while Kaden Peryea (113), Dylan Peryea (160) Gage Cook (195) grabbed BeekmantownÕ s other wins.

Austin Trombley (152) earned a Bobcats victory via pin while Tyler Trombley (99), Rusty Pombrio (145), Chad King (170) and Dalton Gilmore (182) grabbed wins for Northern Adirondack.

Saranac 69, AuSable Valley 12 SARANAC Ñ The Chiefs picked up four victories on their way to a 69-12 win over the Patriots on Jan. 21.

Paul Herrera (220), Jake Nolan (113), Jon Devins (120), Brandon Yip (132), Trey Plummer (145), Will Marcil (160) and Colby Staley (170) all pinned their opponents for Saranac in the win.

The Chiefs also collected four victories by forfeit while there was a double forfeit at 182 pounds.

SaranacÕ s Rafael Rivera (138) also picked up a close 4-2 win over Eli Gainer.

The PatriotsÕ two wins came from Ricky Nichols (195) and Kenny Rivers (285), both by pins in less than two minutes.

Boys’ swimming Plattsburgh 94, AuSable Valley 68 CLINTONVILLE Ñ The Hornets won nine of 11 events on their way to a 94-68 win over the Patriots Jan. 20.

PlattsburghÕ s Kenny Hausrath and Dalton Harney each picked up four wins, two individually, to lead the team. Both swam on the winning 200 yard medley and 200 yard freestyle relays.

Hausrath took first in the 200 yard IM and 100 yard backstroke while Harney got his other two in the 50 yard freestyle and 100 yard butterfly.

Zach Martin also picked up a pair of individual wins for the Hornets in the 200 yard freestyle and 500 yard freestyle while adding another victory with the 200 yard freestyle relay.

Tyler Champine led the Patriots with a win in the 100 yard

Westport’s Sam Napper, guarded here by Noah Racette, scored 10 points in the team’s 59-52 win over Seton Catholic on Jan. 23.

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freestyle as well as swimming on the winning 400 yard freestyle relay with Dillon Drollette, Dylan Sheffer and Mark Whitney.

Champine also took second in the 50 yard freestyle while Dillon Drollette (100 yard butterfly, 500 yard freestyle), Ryan Agoney (200 yard freestyle) and Mark Whitney (100 yard backstroke) grabbed second-place finishes.

PlattsburghÕ s other winners included Criss Cameron in the 100 yard breaststroke and 200 yard medley relay, Troy Goldsmith in the 200 yard medley relay, and Stephen Hausrath in the 200 yard freestyle relay.

1. Dalton Harney (Plattsburgh) 71 2. Kenny Hausrath (Plattsburgh) 63 3. (tie) Tyler Champine (AuSable Valley) 50 3. (tie) Ryan Tober (Franklin Academy) 50 CLINTONVILLE Ñ The HornetsÕ Dalton Harney won three events on his way to first place overall in the boys’ swimming pentathlon Jan. 23.

PlattsburghÕ s Kenny Hausrath took second overall, followed by a tie for third between AuSable ValleyÕ s Tyler Champine and Franklin AcademyÕ s Ryan Tober.

Harney won the 100 yard butterfly, 100 yard freestyle and 200 yard IM while Hausrath took first in the 100 yard backstroke and added second-place finishes in the 100 yard butterfly and 100 yard freestyle.

AuSable Valley’s Tyler Champine finished third in the 200 yard IM, fourth in the 100 yard freestyle, and fifth in both the 100 yard butterfly and 100 yard backstroke on his way to a tie for third overall.

Ryan Tober tied Champine for third overall while Franklin Academy placed swimmers in fifth, sixth and seventh place.

The PatriotsÕ Dillon Drollette took eighth, followed by teammates Dylan Sheffer and Payson Baer to round out the top 10.

In terms of team points, Franklin Academy came out on top with 182, followed by Plattsburgh (154) and AuSable Valley (129).

Bowling Boys: Moriah 7, Saranac 3 Girls: Moriah 3, Saranac 1 MINEVILLE Ñ The Vikings picked up a pair of wins in league bowling Jan. 21 with 7-3 and 3-1 wins over the Chiefs.

MoriahÕ s Tanner Conley (528) and Nick Manfred (495) led the charge in boysÕ play while Carly Newton rolled a 431 to help the girls to their win.

SaranacÕ s Chris Fall bowled a 532 series while Dalton Exford added a 511. Emily Verillo and Anna Dorrance rolled series of 399 and 395, respectively, for the Lady Chiefs.

Boys: AuSable Valley 7, Plattsburgh 3 Girls: Plattsburgh 3, AuSable Valley 1 AUSABLE FORKS Ñ Tyler Atkins rolled a 592 and Tyler Light added a 521 as the Patriots topped the Hornets in boysÕ bowling Jan. 21.

The Lady Hornets also picked up a win behind Jessica ShafferÕ s 479 series.

PlattsburghÕ s Will Lavasseur rolled a 636 in the setback, followed by Hunter MarbutÕ s 546.

The Lady Patriots’ Jocelyn Perky finished with a series score of 396 and Janelle Simpson a 388 in the setback.

Boys: Peru 10, Northeastern Clinton 0 Girls: Peru 2, Northeastern Clinton 2 PLATTSBURGH Ñ The Peru boys picked up a 10-0 win over the Cougars while the two teams split in girlsÕ play Jan. 21 in Plattsburgh.

Jonathan Bowman eclipsed the 700 mark with a series of 708 while teammate Cole Cragle registered a 628.

Matt Jolicoeur paced the Northeastern Clinton boys with a 542 series.

Sabrina Phair rolled a 500 for the Cougars, just two pins ahead of Madison DumasÕ 498 in the 2-2 tie with Peru.

Katherine Clark rolled a 541 for the Lady Indians, while Briaunna Varno added a 529.

Indoor track PLATTSBURGH Ñ The Saranac boysÕ and girlsÕ indoor track teams reclaimed top spots Jan. 24 as the Chiefs picked up their second sweep in four meets this season.

On the boys’ side, Saranac got a close fight from Plattsburgh, but wins in the 1,600 relay, long jump, triple jump and shot put Boys Girls 1. Saranac, 148 1. Saranac, 141 2. Plattsburgh, 128 2. Ticonderoga, 98 3. Ticonderoga, 103 3. Beekmantown, 82 4. Beekmantown, 56 4. Plattsburgh, 73 5. Peru, 36 5. Peru, 54 6. EKMW, 18 6. Seton Catholic, 41 7. Seton Catholic, 12 7. AuSable Valley, 28 8. AuSable Valley, 7 8. EKMW, 0 propelled the Chiefs to the win.

Ben Bova, Mason Martin, Zach Miller and Connor Madden earned the relay win for Saranac while Caiden Goodman (long jump), Mitch Fink (triple jump) and Colby Russel (shot put) were the team’s other first-place finishers.

PlattsburghÕ s Jeriqho Gadway won the 1,600 and teammate Jacob Rohrig took the triple jump. Nick Tkacz, Jacob Jabaut, Damian Bruce and D’Andre Lemieux finished first in the 3,200 relay for the Hornets.

Ticonderoga, despite its third-place overall finish, took first in five different events. Marcus Moser won the 300 and the 55, Kody Parrott took the 600 and 3,200, and Shawn Silliman took home a win in the 55 hurdles.

The only individual wins that didnÕ t go the way of one of the top three schools was in the 1,000 and the 640 relay.

Jonathan Gay won the 1,000 and finished second in the 1,600 to help EKMW to its sixth-place finish while Beekmantown, fourth overall, took the 640 on running by Daryn Nephew, Matthew Villa, Nathan Handy and Brogan Arthur.

Competition amongst the girls, meanwhile, was more lopsided at the top. Saranac won by 43 points, 141-98, over secondplace finisher Ticonderoga. Beekmantown, coming off a win last week, finished third overall.

The ChiefsÕ Janyll Barber, Lexi Blockson, Taylor Byerley and Nataleigh Threlkeld won the 1,600 relay while Barber also grabbed the teamÕ s only other win in the triple jump.

Saranac may have only finished first in two times but earned plenty of points with third-place finishes, grabbing 10 in 14 events.

Ticonderoga led in total wins with four. Lillith Ida won the 55 hurdles, McKenzie Price took the 300 and Meg McDonald finished first in the high jump. Rachel White, Sara Vradenburg, Price and Ida won the 640 relay.

Beekmantown was led by Kirsten VillemaireÕ s 1,500 and Tristen ReidÕ s long jump wins.

Claire Deshaies won both the 55 and 600 for Plattsburgh while Makenzie Baker, Madison Baker, Mirja Broichhagen and Chynna LaBarge gave the team a win in the 3,200 relay.

Rounding out the winners were PeruÕ s Pena in shot put and Seton Catholic’s Margaret Champagne (3,000) and Sofia DeJordy (1,000).

The Saranac boys now have three wins this season while the girls have two. The Beekmantown girls have picked up to meet wins this season while PlattsburghÕ s boysÕ team has one.

Brinn Peck gave the Lady Patriots a third-place finish in the 55, running it in 7.9 seconds. The AuSable Valley girls also took third in the 1,600 relay.

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PERU — North Country Potter’s Guild and photography by Ron Nolland, reception. Peru Free Library. 5 to 7 p.m. Exhibit and sale through January. Hours Tuesday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Details: 643-8618.

PLATTSBURGH — 13 Sundays Outdoor Art Club, Regional Art Show and Sale reception. Pine Harbour Assisted Living, 15 New Hampshire Road. 5 to 7 p.m. Exhibit.

Sunday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Details: 561-5307, pineharbour.org.

KEESEVILLE — Celebrating Andrea’s Vision. Keeseville Free Library. Hours Monday 10 a.m. to noon, 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday 10 a.m. to noon, 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. to noon, 1 to 5 p.m.

Details: 834-9054.

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WILMINGTON — FIS Freestyle World Cup Skiing. Whiteface Mountain, 5021 rte

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Thursday, Jan. 29

PLATTSBURGH — Eric Wilson, New Hale, Walter Gallery exhibitor, reception.

Plattsburgh Public Library. 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 30

PLATTSBURGH — Chamber of Commerce annual Dinner. West Side Ballroom. 6 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. $55.

SARANAC LAKE — ‘Abstraction’. Opening Reception. Bluseed Studios, 24 Cedar St. 5 p.m. Details: 891-3799.

PLATTSBURGH — North Country Regional Blood Donor Program. Plattsburgh City Fire Department. Noon to 4 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH — North Country Regional Blood Donor Program. Clinton County Government Center. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH — “Go West”. Newman Center. 7 p.m. Free. Snow date, Saturday, Jan. 31.

Friday, Jan. 30 through Saturday, Feb. 28

SARANAC LAKE — ‘Abstraction’ exhibit. Bluseed Studios, 24 Cedar St. Details: 897-3799.

Saturday, Jan. 31

PERU — Clem Hawkins Band. Peru Community Church Coffeehouse, 13 Elm St. 7 p.m. Doors open 6 p.m. $12 door, $10 advance. Details: 569-9387.

WESTPORT — Youth night, Middle and High school students. Westport Federated Church. 7 to 9 p.m.

WHALLONSBURG — Celebrating 100 years square dance. Whallonsburg Grange Hall. Adult $7 pp, under 18 free. Doors 6 p.m. Music 7 p.m. Dinner foods, Susie Smith 6 p.m. Details: Stephanie Beneng 963-4170, admin@thegrangehall.info.

PLATTSBURGH — Used books boxing day sale. Plattsburgh Public Library. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open to public. Fill a Box $5.

Saturday, Jan. 31 and Sunday, Feb. 1

ELIZABETHTOWN — Jane Boxall, Rose Chancler, Ricochet Duo, Woodswoman: A tribute to the life of Anne LaBastille, Piano by Nature. Hand House. Saturday: 7 p.m. Sunday: 3 p.m.

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BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE — “Cabin Fever Sundays” series, Niki Kourofsky “Forever Wild”, Adirondack Outlaws. Museum Auditorium, 9097 State rte 30. 1:30 p.m. Free, museum members, students, children. $5 non-members.

PERU — Super Bowl Party. Peru Memorial VFW, 710 Pleasant St. rte 22B. 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 3

PLATTSBURGH — Safety Inspections. North Country Chamber of Commerce. 8 a.m. to noon. $12.

ELIZABETHTOWN — Certified babysitting class. Elizabethtown Social Center.

Ages 12 to 18. Child Care Basics class, ACAP Child Care Program. 11:30 a.m. Pizza provided. $40. Social center teen members $30. Single classes $15. Details: 8736408, info@elizabethtownsocialcenter.org.

LAKE PLACID — “The Missing Place”, Sophie Littlefield, book club. Bookstore Plus.

7 p.m. Details: thebookstoreplus.com, 523-2950.

LAKE PLACID — Westport Youth Commission tubing. Olympic Jumping Complex. 12:30 to 4 p.m. Free, students grades 3-12. Required: WYC permission slip, ORDA waiver. Details: westportyouth.org.

Wednesday, Feb. 4

UPPER JAY — Wednesday afternoon program: Jeanne Nichols, Becky Bidelspach.

Wells Memorial Library. 1 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 5

SARANAC LAKE — Ceilidh Music Session. Saranac Lake Chamber of Commerce.

7 p.m.

SARANAC LAKE — Jen Kretser, “The Maple Project”. Cantwell Community Room, Saranac Lake Free Library. Noon. Free, open to public. Details: 891-4190.

Friday, Feb. 6

SARANAC LAKE — Women’s Civic Chamber Coronation, Winter Carnival Royalty.

Harrietstown Town Hall, 30 Main St. 7:30 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH — League of Women Voters of the North Country, First Friday Forum, Laurie Parsons, Carol Solari-Ruscoe. American Legion Post #20, 169 Quarry Rd. Noon. $15. Details: Reservations Feb. 2, 534-3484, taurus2@charter.net.

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Building for sale: 2,800 Sq Ft, with two over head doors. Located on 3 acre lot with 200 ft road frontage, Located on South Junction Rd Plattsburgh NY Call to inquire (518)569-4424 or (518)5614612 ALBANY PUB FOR SALE Thatcher St Pub, a well know Albany bar is for sale, includes business and building with 2 apartment rental income.

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PROPERTY FOR SALE: Rand Hill Road, Beekmantown, NY. 11.67 Wooded Acres, Borders State Land. Private Sale. 518-492-7178.

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LEGALS NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETINGS Please take notice that the Westport Fire District of the Town of Westport, County of Essex, New York, will hold its regular meetings for the year 2015 on the Third Tuesday of every month at 7 oclock p.m. on such day at the Westport Town Hall located at 22 Champlain Avenue, Westport New York. All meetings of the Westport Fire District are open to the public.

This notice is being posted in accordance with the provisions of Section 94 of the Public Officers Law of the State of New York.

By order of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Westport Fire District.

Board of Fire Commissioners /s/ Robin E. Crandall Secretary January 22, 2015 VN-01/31/2015-1TC71929

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETINGS Please take notice that the Westport Fire District of the Town of Westport, County of Essex, New York, will hold its regular meetings for the year 2015 on the Third Tuesday of every month at 7 oclock p.m. on such day at the Westport Town Hall located at 22 Champlain Avenue, Westport New York. All meetings of the Westport Fire District are open to the public.

This notice is being posted in accordance with the provisions of Section 94 of the Public Officers Law of the State of New York.

By order of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Westport Fire District.

Board of Fire Commissioners /s/ Robin E. Crandall Secretary January 22, 2015 VN-01/31/2015-1TC71929 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF PEAK-AVIEW FARM LLC Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law FIRST: The name of the limited liability company is: PEAK-a-View Farm LLC SECOND: The county, within this state, in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is Essex.

THIRD: The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: Paul Stephens, 152 Morrison RD., Westport, NY 12993 FOURTH: The existence of the limited liability

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF PEAK-AVIEW FARM LLC Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law FIRST: The name of the limited liability company is: PEAK-a-View Farm LLC SECOND: The county, within this state, in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is Essex.

THIRD: The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: Paul Stephens, 152 Morrison RD., Westport, NY 12993 FOURTH: The existence of the limited liability company shall begin upon filing of these Articles of Organization with the Department of State.

I certify that I have read the above statements, I am authorized to sign these Articles of Organization, that the above statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and that my signature typed below constitutes my signature.

Paul Stephens, owner (signature) Paul Stephens, ORGANIZER 152 Morrison Rd. Westport, NY 12993 VN-01/31-03/07/20156TC-71974 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The Town of Essex Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, February 19, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. at the Essex Town Hall, 2313 Main Street, Essex, on the following application: Tax Map #49.11-155.054 - Owner: Allen -

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The Town of Essex Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, February 19, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. at the Essex Town Hall, 2313 Main Street, Essex, on the following application: Tax Map #49.11-155.054 - Owner: Allen "Camp Bonnie", 1855 Lake Shore Road, Essex, NY, (Crater Club) for demolition of old structure and new construction replacement house, single family residential.

The regular meeting of the Planning Board will immediately follow the public hearing.

By order of the Town of Essex Planning Board.

Catherine DeWolff, Acting Clerk VN-01/31/2015-1TC71931 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: Redline Hockey, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (SSNYS) on November 12, 2014, pursuant to Section 203 of the New York Limited Liability Company Law. The company office is located in Essex County. The SSNYS has

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: Redline Hockey, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (SSNYS) on November 12, 2014, pursuant to Section 203 of the New York Limited Liability Company Law. The company office is located in Essex County. The SSNYS has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNYS shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, c/o Anderson Byrne LLC, 48 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. The purpose of the company is to engage in any lawful business of every kind and character for which LLCs may be organized under the New York LLC law, or any successor statute.

VN-01/17-02/21/20156TC-70916 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF SOUTH BRAIDLEA FARMS LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/12/15. Office location: Essex County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY

$29,000 REMODELED 2 BDRM, .3 acre, Rte. 9, Front Street, Keeseville, NY. Live in or a P/E Ratio VISIT THE REGION'S PREMIER of 5 to 1 investment. 518-335LIFESTYLE PUBLICATION 6904 NOTICE OF FORMATION NORTH COUNTRY LIVING OF LIMITED LIABILITY 1 ACRE OF LAND at ATWOOD MAGAZINE COMPANY (LLC) Name: Rd., West Chazy, NY, close to WWW.DENPUBS.COM/NCL Subalpine Coffee LLC. nice location. Please call schools, PUBLISHED BY: Articles of Organization DENTON PUBLICATIONS 518-493-2478 for more informafiled with the Secretary tion. of State of New York (SSNY) on January 5, 2015. Office Location: ADIRONDACK “BY OWNER” Essex County. The SSNY AdkByOwner.com 1000+ photo is designated as agentlistings of of local real estate for the LLC upon whom sale, vacation rentals & timeprocess against it shares. may Owners: List with us for be served. SSNY shall only $299 per year. Visit onmail a copy of any proline or call cess to the LLC at: PO 518-891-9919 Box 178, Keene NY LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF SOUTH BRAIDLEA 12942. Purpose: To en- Please take notice that gage in any lawful act or the Town of Essex ZonFARMS LLC BUILDING in Moriah activity for which limited Arts. of Org. filed with ingAND BoardLOT of Appeals will hold apaved public driveway, hearing on may acres, Secy. of State of NY liability companies 1.3+ town water and sewer.

Can be (SSNY) on 01/12/15. Of- be formed including with February 11, 2015, at used for 7:00residential p.m. at theand/or Essex or without limitation, fice location: Essex commercial, $45,000.

Town Asking Hall, 2313 Main County. SSNY designat- providing high-quality 518-546-3568 coffee beverages and as- Street, Essex, on an aped as agent of LLC upon whom process against it sociated consumables in plication for boundary may be served. SSNY and around the High variances on the Cleland shall mail process to Peaks region of the House, 2264 Lake Shore Corporation Service Co., Adirondack Park, and Road, Essex, NY - Own80 State St., Albany, NY engaging in any and all er: Larry Smead, Tax 12207. Purpose: Any activities necessary or Map #40.73-6-8.000 lawful activity. incidental to the forego- and Tax Map #40.73-7VN-01/24-02/28/20151.1000, non-conforming ing.

VN-01/31-03/07/20156TC-71346 lot for eventual subdivision in the Hamlet Dis6TC-71555 NOTICE OF FORMATION THE WHITEMAN AGEN- trict.

OF LIMITED LIABILITY By order of the Town of COMPANY (LLC) Name: CY LLC Articles of Org. Essex ZBA. filed NY Sec. of State Subalpine Coffee LLC. Emily Gardner-Phillips, (SSNY) 12/15/14. Office Articles of Organization Secretary in Essex Co. SSNY defiled with the Secretary VN-01/31/2015-1TCsign.

Agent of LLC upon of State of New York 71932 (SSNY) on January 5, whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail 2015. Office Location: Essex County. The SSNY copy of process to The LLC 123 Tadds Way is designated as agent of Saranac Lake, NY the LLC upon whom TO MAKE 12983. Purpose: Any process against it may lawful activity. be served. SSNY shall VN-01/17-02/21/2015mail a copy of any pro6TC-70925 cess to the LLC at: PO Box 178, Keene NY LEGAL NOTICE 12942. Purpose: To en- Please take notice that Place a gage in any lawful act or the Town of Essex Zonclassified ad! activity for which limited ing Board of Appeals will It’s easy and liability companies may hold a public hearing on will make be formed including with February 11, 2015, at you money! or without limitation, 7:00 p.m. at the Essex providing high-quality Town Hall, 2313 Main coffee beverages and as- Street, Essex, on an apsociated consumables in plication for boundary and around the High variances on the Cleland Peaks region of the House, 2264 Lake Shore Adirondack Park, and Road, Essex, NY - Ownengaging in any and all er: Larry Smead, Tax

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