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ESSEX Ñ William Morgan, the Essex town clerk who was arrested by federal agents last Tuesday, has been charged with a number of federal offenses related to child pornography.

The complaint, provided by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Eastern Virginia, says Morgan Ò knowingly conspired to employ, use, persuade, induce, entice, and coerce a minor victim to engage in sexually explicit conduct É and such visual depiction was transported or transmitted in and affecting interstate and foreign commerce by any means, including by computer.Ó The document, signed

by FBI Special Agent Daniel Johns, alleges that child pornography was transmitted from about Jan. 1, 2013 through Jan. 22, 2015.

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Lydia Gough, of Saranac, greeted revelers streaming into the Harrietstown Town Hall for Saranac Lake Winter Carnival celebrations on Sunday, Feb. 15.

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Blue Pepper Farm lands top animal welfare certification Schroon Lake levels season series with Keene PAGE 15

JAY Ñ A mob of sheep gathered in the snow-capped mountains and stood silently as the wind whipped overhead.

They stood quietly before losing interest in their foreign interlocutor and wandered back into their bucolic-looking barn.

While this flock will eventually end up on your supper plate, rest assured, they

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Earlier this month, Blue Pepper Farm was certified as Animal Welfare Approved.

The comprehensive standards require the humane treatment, living conditions and slaughter of farm animals.

Co-owner Shannon Eaton explained that the designation carries significant weight Ñ Consumer Reports, for instance, ranked

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Landing the designation required Eaton and her husband, Tyler, to undergo a rigorous process: Inspectors peppered them with questions from everything to what they feed the flock as a supplement — no grains, CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

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SOPHISTICATED OPERATION The affidavit laid out a sophisticated operation by predators to lure in, manipulate children and disseminate illegal images.

HereÕ s how it worked: According to the affidavit, on Sept. 9, 2014, the FBI arrested a subject Ñ a man known as Ò S1Ó Ñ on charges related to the use of a website Ñ known as Ò Website AÓ Ñ that facilitated the sexual abuse of minors and the production of trafficking of child pornography.

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Au Sable Forks students prep “Peter Pan Jr.” performance

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pete@denpubs.com AU SABLE FORKS Ñ Elementary students are gearing up for a trip to Neverland next month Ñ and theyÕ re taking the Au Sable Forks Elementary community with them.

On March 6 and 7, nearly 40 students will present Ò Peter Pan Jr.,Ó a short production based on the popular Disney rendition of the childhood classic about eternal youth.

Director Bethany Blair said this marks the first year that AFES has an elementary school production, a concept she brought over from Keeseville.

Participation is a privilege, she said.

Students are required to keep their grades up and their homework must be upto-date in order to take their

places behind the curtain.

The production has been tailored for younger actors, she said, with a slimmed down songlist and truncated hour-long running time. Ò But it has all the same kind of Disney fun that the cartoon movie has,Ó she said, citing full costumes, set pieces, props, stage lighting and music.

All students were invited participate, but kids had to audition for the coveted leads. Ò I really like this show already,Ó said Mylea Goodman, who will play Wendy. Ò The choreography, the dancing...Ó Katherine Rondeau landed the role of Michael. Ò HeÕ s a little boy who wants to grow up to be a person called the Lost Boys of Neverland,Ó she said. Ò ItÕ s all so strange to him, heÕ s still a little kid,Ó she said. Ò And I like the singing.Ó

Ò IÕ m also a mermaid,Ó Goodman chimed in. Ò So youÕ re a girl pretending to be a boy pretending to be a mermaid?Ó asked Principal Ginene Mason. Ò ItÕ s really confusing,Ó admitted Goodman.

Iridessa, a fairy, will be played by Emily Wesley. Ò We help the Darlings and Peter get to Neverland,Ó she said. Ò They throw dust on our faces,Ó said Goodman. Ò My fairy is always pointing at TinkerbellÕ s flaws,Ó Wesley explained.

She paused as a reporter scribbled in his notebook. Ò Are you ready to write this down?Ó she asked. Ò Tink, maybe we should discuss how to avoid situations like this in the future,Ó she said, citing one of her lines.

Bailey said the kids will ideally learn the values of self-worth and discipline.

The cast has a short time to turn the production around, practicing only twice weekly since November. Ò In order to get regular school work done, and to practice their parts, full dance numbers, and to also have time for families, friends and other extracurricular activities, it takes a strong character to incorporate all of that into their lives,Ó said Bailey.

Bailey said the production will also hopefully convey the importance of a strong work ethic. Ò We kind of beg, borrow and ask for,Ó she said. Ò I think itÕ s a great thing.Ó Ò Peter Pan Jr.Ó : March 6-7 at 7 p.m. Free admission, donations accepted.

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35th Annual Doc Lopez Run for Health now accepting registrations ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ University of Vermont Health Network - Elizabethtown Community HospitalÕ s auxiliary is accepting registrations for its upcoming race event.

The Doc Lopez Run for Health is taking place on Saturday, March 21 and features a half-marathon, 5K and 1-mile walk.

Pre-registration is available online at finishright.com beginning in early January.

Each year, the race attracts over 150 runners from as far away as western New York, Vermont and Canada, with many more from the local region.

The auxiliary is hoping that the number of participants increases. Ò We are so proud to be part of this long-standing event which aligns with the hospitalÕ s goal of promoting health, physical activity and well-being, while proceeds will now benefit the hospitalÕ s important programs for our community,Ó said Laura Sells-Doyle, auxiliary president. Ò We hope to continue the raceÕ s popularity and increase participation over time. It is really a wonderful event.Ó This is the first year that the Elizabethtown Community Hospital auxiliary has assumed leadership of the race, taking over for Sue Lopez Allott, who is the current organizer and daughter of Doc Lopez, for whom the race is named.

Allott is working closely with the auxiliary to ensure a seamless transition.

The Doc Lopez race has a long history, dating back to its origin in 1980 during the Olympics in Lake Placid. Dr. Lopez was a beloved local veterinarian and avid runner, taking part in the torch relay as it passed through Westport and Elizabethtown in 1980.

The race has supported a number of causes over the years, as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society and then the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

The Elizabethtown Community HospitalÕ s involvement will ensure that the race continues its spirit of philanthropy, with proceeds benefitting the local hospital.

Businesses and individuals are also encouraged to sponsor the event. Ò As a hospital fundraiser, obviously we are hoping to keep costs to a minimum,Ó said Jane Hooper, director of community relations at Elizabethtown Community Hospital. Ò We would love for individuals, groups and businesses to consider sponsorship of the race.Ó Sponsorships are available for the start and finish lines, mile markers along the way, water stations, post-race lunch and more.

Those requiring additional information, or businesses wishing to offer sponsorships, should contact Christine Benedict at 963-8394 or Jane Hooper at 873-3003.

The Elizabethtown Community Hospital auxiliary raises funds that support patient care at the hospital. The group purchases equipment and related items for the hospital. It purchases magazine subscriptions for patients, awards an annual scholarship, and stocks the hospital with necessities for those who find themselves in the ER unexpectedly and empty-handed.

Trout Unlimited delivered 100 Atlantic landlocked salmon eggs from the Lake Clear Hatchery to Westport Central on Jan. 21. This semester, elementary and middle school students will observe and study the life cycle of vertebrates and simultaneously learn about threatened species in local watersheds, while seventh graders will care for the salmon eggs and fry. At the end of May, students will release the salmon fry into a local stream that flows into Lake Champlain. Carter Storey, Blake Liberi and Annette Stephens are pictured above placing the eggs in the tank.

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TFCU makes appointments TICONDEROGA Ñ The Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union (TFCU) is pleased to announce two new appointments as a result of recent reorganization efforts. Ò As our members are aware, there have been many decisions made over the past three-and-a-half years designed to return the credit union to profitability and promote cost effective, efficient operations,” said TFCU President and CEO Shawn Hayes. Ò These appointments are in keeping with these objectives.Ó Marcy Eichen has been appointed to the newly created Compliance/Risk Management Officer position.

She will work closely with members of TFCUÕ s Leadership Team as well as other staff members throughout the credit union and will be responsible for TFCUÕ s compliance and risk management program.

Eichen has an AssociateÕ s Degree in Business from North Country Community College. During her 12 years at TFCU, she has served as a Loan Officer and Branch Manager.

Wendy Courtright has been appointed to the newly created position of Branch Operations and Sales & Service Manager.

She will oversee both the Elizabethtown and Port Henry Branches and will expand her sales and service coaching role to provide leadership and direction in that area.

Courtright holds an AssociateÕ s Degree in Business Administration from North Country Community College and has received her certification as an Integrity Solutions The Member Advantage facilitator trainer.

Courtright has served in positions of increasing responsibility during her 21 years at TFCU, most recently as Branch Manager. Ò I want to congratulate Marcy and Wendy and look forward to the contributions that each will make in their new roles as we all continue to work hard to balance our goal of maintaining financial security with our desire to continue to provide cost effective, competitive products and services as efficiently and with the best service possible,Ó said Hayes.

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he calendar indicates that this month has the shortest number of days, but it sure does have a good number of holidays: Groundhog Day, PresidentÕ s Day, ValentineÕ s Day... and next week is the start of Lent.

I hope you got to enjoy them all, and for a small community, there was quite a few choices.

Well, the flu bug did keep me homebound for a good 10 days, and as the weather was so cold, it was good to be in a nice warm house. As an added pleasure, I have some great neighbors who did some great acts of service that brought what I needed right to my door.

I am most grateful to the neighborhood that I live in.

I am writing this on Sunday, and as I did not have a worship service last Sunday at the Senior Assisted Living community, it was great to be back there this week and we had the blessing of 18 worshipers come together.

Then, as an added treat, my friend Barbara McKaig and I joined Ruth Pytlak for lunch there at the center.

Such a pleasure.

Our regular church service has been very low in attendance these past two weeks due to the very cold weather, with only around 12 that were brave enough to come out.

Hope you had a great ValentineÕ s day and got to enjoy one or more of the events being offered around town. The soup, bread and desert lunch had a good turn out and the soup tasted great.

The third event in this winter series will be

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Janice Allen • 963-8912 • allens@willex.com held on March 14 with another great choice of homemade soups. I am not sure how the others did, but the choices seemed to be great.

Regardless of the time of year, our community does offer many choices to get out and enjoy some special events The weekends seem to be the choice times for groups to offer these special events.

It is hard to believe that Ash Wednesday will have started off the season of Lent, and then we know that we will have a good six to seven weeks of this unpredictable weather before we get to celebrate Easter.

The Willsboro United Methodist Church is encouraging our members to support a mission project to assist those in low income families in other countries.

That program is the Heifer Program where family life is vastly improved with the gift of some animals and some education of good farming practices.

If there is anyone out there interested in offering a gift of money toward this great program, contact anyone from that church up until Easter.

Happy Birthday to Alan Hutchins (Feb. 21), Hunter Whalen (Feb. 21), Alex Shephard (Feb. 22), Jackie Wade (Feb. 22), Lorena Hanna (Feb. 23), John Sayward (Feb. 23), Mae Mero (Feb. 23), Denise Sypek (Feb. 22), Kathy Bergin (Feb. 23), Sandy Delaney (Feb. 25), Lauren Page (Feb. 26), Sherman Randall (Feb. 26), Rolland Mitchell (Feb. 28) and Cleo Lobdell (Feb. 28).

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trange week for me as I started it by losing an argument with my bathtub. In the end, the tub looks fine but my toe looks awful which laid me up for the week. Insult to injury (literally) when I went to the doctor Õ s office to confirm the broken toe, I exposed myself to germy people and managed to catch the bug going around the area.

On Friday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m., Don Papson will be having a book launch party and signing in the fourth floor reading room of the Fienberg Library at Plattsburgh State University.

Papson will discuss his new book, Ò Secret Lives of the Underground Railroad in New York City: Sydney Howard Gay, Louis Napoleon and the Record of Fugitives.Ó The book was coauthored with Tom Calarco and presents an eye-opening account of the inner workings of the Underground Railroad in New York City as well as never before published diaries of Underground Railroad Conductors and leaders.

The event is free and refreshments will be served.

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he North Country SPCA would like to announce our upcoming bowling tournament fundraiser to be held on Saturday, Feb. 28th at the Mineville VFW Lanes, with two shifts: a morning session at 11 a.m. and afternoon session at 2 p.m.

The cost is $20 per player for a four-person team. There will be three games of 9 pin, with prizes to be won and a 50/50 raffle.

If you are feeling cabin fever after a long, snowy winter, this is a great opportunity to get out and have some fun for a good cause.

Our Furry Valentine adoption special is continuing through the end of the month.

ValentineÕ s Day may be over, but time has not yet run out on your chance to adopt a new, furry family member.

Adoption fees are cut in half for the month of February and thereÕ s no better time to stop by the shelter and see our many adoptable animals hoping to find their forever homes.

Our featured pet this week is Diamond, a Labrador Retriever/German Shepherd mix who is under a year old and still has plenty of puppy energy and playfulness!

Diamond is a gorgeous young lady with the coloring of a Black Lab and the personality of a Shepherd.

She might seem at first to be a “tough girl” barking at new people and might scare you a little - however, as soon as you talk to her, she melts into a squirming puddle of puppy love.

Diamond is very neat in her kennel and has nearly mastered her leash manners. We are

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Diamond working hard on helping her control her enthusiasm - she is so full of love and excitement that she canÕ t quite contain herself, and she jumps on you to give you lots of doggy kisses!

Diamond is a very intelligent girl, and we are sure with some patience and love, she will quickly become the perfect family dog.

You wonÕ t want to miss the chance to meet this diamond in the ruff!

Kyle Page • kmpage1217@charter.net Also for book news, Clinton County Historian Anastasia Pratt has just released Ò Remarkable Women of Clinton County,Ó a look at women who had an impact on our history and local development. Ò Around Keeseville,Ó a book penned by myself and the Anderson Falls Heritage Society, will be released in less than a month.

I have arranged signings or appearances at the three Kinney Drugs in Plattsburgh as well Lake City Books. Hopefully when I can hobble around better, I will arrange events right in Keeseville.

If you have any news of events going on in our area, I would be glad to report it here. Just drop me an email at kmpage1217@charter.net.

Thanks and have a great week.

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Microenterprise program has strong start

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ Essex and Hamilton County officials say the process to divvy out $100,000 as part of a new grant program to boost small businesses has been going swimmingly.

Last month, Essex County was awarded an Adirondack Park Upper Hudson Recreation Hub Grant designed to bolster job creation.

HereÕ s how it works: For-profit businesses with nine or fewer full-time employees in Minerva, Newcomb, North Hudson, Indian Lake and Long Lake can apply for grants between $5,000 and $25,000 to boost their business.

To be eligible for assistance, an existing microenterprise business must retain and or create jobs.

The grant funds can be used to purchase equipment, furniture and fixtures, inventory and be used for operating expenses, marketing, and working capital and start-up costs.

Owners are required to put up a 10 percent match and participate in a microenterprise training program.

Essex County IDA Co-Director Carol Calabrese said last monthÕ s session with 26 hopeful businesses in Long Lake was a smash hit. Ò The hope was to take skills away and have two new resources to work with,Ó she said.

ROOST also participated, offering seminars in marketing tips and website development.

ADDING MAGIC The Nature Conservancy bankrolled the program.

Executive Director Mike Carr said the programÕ s catalyst stemmed from the groupÕ s early outreach to municipalities and business owners as part of the discussion swirling around the former Finch Pruyn parcels. Ò We learned a great deal from communities through this project,Ó he said, Ò and thought maybe we could play a role in adding some magic to the communities.Ó While the Nature Conservancy typically isnÕ t in a position to give money away, explained Carr, the group thought if they succeeded in raising capital, they might be in a position to help facilitate some of the ideas generated during those discussion sessions.

Carr said he was intrigued, in particular, by opportunities surrounding equestrian opportunities and guide services offering access to the newly-revealed sections of the Hudson River.

Calabrese did a great job of facilitating last monthÕ s workshop, he said. Ò Frankly, it was humbling for me to look around the room and see business owners and the community coming together to leverage this into their recreation and tourism industries,Ó he said. Ò It really opened my eyes.Ó

MOVING FORWARD Officials in each town have been appointed to a grant review committee alongside officials from ROOST, the New York State Department of Conservation and the Nature Conservancy (the IDAÕ s role is comparable to that of a bank and is not involved in the application process).

Applicants will be required to fill out a score sheet to access their eligibility.

The committee will then review, evaluate and score legitimate projects before passing the applications to the Essex County Board of Supervisors for official approval.

Calabrese explained recipients will be monitored like a traditional loan program.

With the infusion of cash, she hopes applicants can also bone up on their business experience.

Elected officials praised the project.

Newcomb Supervisor George Canon cited the foodservice, lodging and guide service industries as promising growth areas in his community. Ò If this is successful, I think this could be ongoing,Ó he said.

North Hudson Supervisor Ron Moore pointed at the new gas station in his town as the apple in his eye: Ò For that gas station to get $20,000 as a start-up would be a great boon,Ó he said. Ò We want that to be successful and are very pleased to see him move forward.Ó Moore hailed the program as a tool that benefits all five communities. Ò ItÕ s a really good opportunity,Ó he said. Ò For the five towns, it really works well.Ó Long Lake Supervisor Clark Seaman said a rising tide lifts all boats: Ò Every little bit helps and weÕ re looking forward to positive ideas,Ó he said. Ò I hope [local businesses] take advantage if they have a need. If any local business can benefit in any way shape or form, and better succeed, to me, thatÕ s a benefit.Ó Indian Lake Supervisor Brian Wells cited a guide service that could possibly benefit from the opening of the OK Slip Falls. Ò ThatÕ s a perfect tie-in right there and thatÕ s what the Nature Conservancy was looking for,Ó he said.

Hamilton County Chair Bill Farber also hailed the program: Ò This really demonstrates a great partnership between the towns, the Nature Conservancy, the DEC, and frankly, the two counties.Ó Carr said he looked forward to hearing the success stories: Ò ItÕ s going to be fascinating to hear people tell their stories,Ó he said. Ò Those stories will be very powerful.Ó For more information, call the IDA at 8739114.

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Larry Stone and others to perform ’Birdman’ flies to the Grange JAY Ñ The next winter coffee house will be featured Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Amos and Julia Ward Theatre, 15 Parkside Drive, at 7 p.m. Larry Stone and the Stoneground Express, Ò rocking the bluesÓ will be performing. Admission is $6 for adults and free for children. Complimentary refreshments will be provided. Contact dlisacchi@frontiernet. net with any questions.

WHALLONSBURG Ñ The Champlain Valley Film Series presents Ô Bird ManÕ Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall, at 7:30 p.m. The film stars Golden Globe winner Michael Keeton.

The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for under 18.

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North Country needs to think regionally with event planning

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ou canÕ t beat Adirondack life during the summer Ñ After melting season, and once the black flies bloom and burst, municipalities start to rock and roll with a series of monster-sized events that places the North Country on the national radar.

Among the most dominant in Essex County are the Wilmington/Whiteface 100K and IRONMAN Lake Placid, bashes that flood the region with cash and publicity, while Warren County rumbles with Americade and the WorldÕ s Largest Garage Sale.

In the north, bass fishing reigns supreme.

But when it comes to the Central Champlain Valley, the razzle dazzle fades in the rearview and a more subdued palette comes into focus Ñ That of the sleepy summertime retreat.

What can the region do to draw in visitors from the west, north and south?

The North Country survives as a collective unit and we need to think regionally while trying to develop sustainable tourism.

While the Central Champlain Valley may lack a line-up of established all-star events, it could play an important role as a supporting actor.

Why not use the Essex County Fairgrounds as a staging area for some satellite events?

Perhaps the county-owned facility can be used to host smaller events prior before and after regional bashes designed to encourage visitors to enjoy our beautiful lifestyle for a just a little bit longer.

It’s a magnificent, under-utilized facility located right off the Northway.

Most of the year, it just sits there.

But it shouldnÕ t.

These events could be cross-promoted with the marquee draws.

How about some more huge athletic events that take visitors across the region?

Why do the central and southern Adirondacks get to have all the fun? (Just kidding, but itÕ s often easy to grow green with envy).

From the athletic summertime competitions to the spate of winter carnivals last weekend Ñ including those in Saranac Lake, Raquette Lake and the ongoing festivities in Lake George Ñ we canÕ t help but feel as though somehow these can all be tied together.

WeÕ re thinking long-distance biking, snowshoeing and backcountry skiing events.

WeÕ re thinking an expansion of the Empire State Winter Games that sees events speckled from Plattsburgh to Lake George Ñ and every-

where in between.

And how about motorcycles?

They’re essentially our official bird during the summertime season, the rumble of the engines mingling with the sweet sounds of French.

LetÕ s start thinking about an event that brings these folks here before they fan back out again.

Fort Ticonderoga brings visitors all summer long.

Coordinated events along Route 9 in small communities could make for great day trips by bike, motorcycle, car or in some cases, even boat, for those history buffs.

How about gastro-tourism?

The North Country is speckled with islands of farm-to-table creativity, mostly farmerÕ s markets.

Why not hold regular events throughout the summer and into harvest season designed to draw folks from across the region?

Perhaps TasteNY, the state initiative designed to brand and promote domestic products, could be given a permanent presence at the Essex County Fairgrounds.

From wines to meat, cheese, dairy, maple and produce, the North Country has it all É and we should use it as a magnet.

Doing so would also help propel the burgeoning craft beer, wine and spirits industry within the state.

And since New York is really pushing for the growth of this industry Ñ just last week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo outlined a tax exemption proposal that his office said would aim to fuel additional growth in the skyrocketing industry Ñ we should really try to capitalize on it.

Obviously, several roadblocks would need to be circumvented for these ideas to come to fruition.

Officials widely agree that the creation of lodging infrastructure across the region is necessary to sustain large-scale events and is crucial for future development.

Another is finding champions to keep these projects on the public radar and exploring ways to give them flight and ensuring future sustainability.

But with the great work that our local officials are spearheading through number of agencies that cross municipal lines, the ingredients are there É so letÕ s get moving. Ñ Denton Publications Editorial Board, Dan Alexander, Keith Lobdell and John Gereau

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nless you can tell The IRS will never call to itÕ s a check inside demand immediate payment, the envelope, a letnor will the agency call about ter from the IRS strikes fear in taxes owed without first having most Americans. mailed you a bill. If you havenÕ t Many fear the IRS so much received a bill ask them to send they are willing to do almost it again by registered mail. anything to get them out of The IRS will not demand that their lives as quickly as posyou pay taxes without giving sible. Recognizing this comyou the opportunity to quesmon fact, opportunistic scamtion or appeal the amount they Dan Alexander mers are seizing the chance for say you owe. Beware if they Thoughts from some quick cash. want to negotiate the amount Behind the Pressline Bogus threats are now a part hoping for an amount you of an increasingly popular scam might consider worth getting used to cheat taxpayers across the nation. In the IRS out of your life. Do not let them bully December alone, Federal Consumer Protec- you. tion Agency officials logged about 6,500 comThey will not require you to use a specific plaints of IRS imposters, up from just 94 such payment method for your taxes, such as a complaints in July 2013. prepaid debit card or wire transfer (Western Lori Whalen was told she owed $3,845.48 Union, Money Gram, etcÉ ). Nor will they in unpaid taxes and if she didnÕ t pay immeask for credit or debit card numbers over the diately, the caller warned, she could lose her phone. The IRS will not threaten to bring in lohome, business and retirement savings. cal police or other law enforcement groups to A federal judge could add penalties, in- have you arrested for not paying your taxes. creasing her debt up to $72,000 and would reLaw enforcement officials suggest you tell quire payment within a week, the caller said. the caller you are aware of the scam and hang Her assets could be frozen, her possessions up the phone immediately. Never give or auctioned off one by one. confirm personal information, dates of birth, Ò We will sell everything until we can get Social Security numbers, account numbers or that money,” the caller, who identified herself passwords to unsolicited callers and emails. as IRS Officer Michelle Keith, told Whalen reShould you receive threatening calls of any cently. nature, call the state police or sheriffÕ s deAll lies, but unfortunately, Whalen discovpartment and report the incident. ered this fact too late. Whalen was skeptical Having just gone through an IRS no change initially. She hadnÕ t received anything in the audit at our company, the IRS will always mail from the IRS, and she demanded that work with you and they are not as fearful as “Officer Keith” provide an explanation and you might think. They have a job to do and a badge number. while it is a major inconvenience to undergo The caller supplied a badge number an audit, regardless if you made an error or (282468) and three dates that she said the not, they will be respectful and provide you IRS mailed letters to Whalen. The tax agency time to resolve the matter. also supposedly put a written notice on her For more information, if you feel someone door and verified with her neighbors that she may be attempting to run a scam on you, hadnÕ t moved, the caller said. please visit: irs.gov/uac/Report-Phishing or Ò I know that you have gotten those (nocall the local IRS Office. tices) and you have ignored them,Ó the caller Be vigilant. These scammers are targeting told Whalen. people their our homes. While you may not Most of us are trusting, honest Americans be fooled, another unsuspecting person, perwho would never consider crossing the law haps a senior family member, might not be nor do we think twice about someone claim- as aware. If contacted, report them and help ing to be a federal authority and that is exshut them down. actly what these con artist are banking on.

With the number of these encounters on Dan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton the rise, we want you to be aware of your Publications. He may be reached at dan@denpubs. rights. com.

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Media personality Gordie Little coming to Denton Marks next step of long career in local media

By Shawn Ryan

shawn@denpubs.com MORRISONVILLE Ñ Renowned North Country author, newsman and media personality Gordie Little is bringing his extensive writing talents to Denton Publications.

LittleÕ s column Ò Little BitsÓ will begin running this week, bringing his colloquial style North Country wisdom and reminiscences weekly to all of DentonÕ s publications as well as online.

Little started in the news business through college radio when he was a member of the first graduating class of Stoney Brook College in 1961. During college he worked at the campus radio station and made five audition tapes his senior year. Once of those tapes landed him at PlattsburghÕ s WEAV radio. It was a brief, three month stint.

“I was fired and told I would never amount to anything in radio,Ó he said.

After WEAV, he was picked up by PlattsburghÕ s WIRY radio on Oct. 20, 1961. He would stay at WIRY until April of 1997. Ò I donÕ t have any regrets about the radio business, because if I could help someone I did. Now, sometimes 50 years later I might get a letter from someone saying thank you for something I did on the radio.Ó The very day he left radio, Little took to the computer and started to write. Ò And I wrote, and I wrote and I wrote,Ó he said, with his trademark light-up-the room smile. Ò I wrote childrenÕ s stories and I wrote ghost stories; I had to do something to make a living.Ó He also picked up a gig on Hometown Cable called Ò Our Little Corner,Ó covering local and regional news and personalities. He had a weekly column in the local newspaper, which has run until recently, for the past 18 years.

Through it all, Little has remained a stalwart fixture of the North Country media landscape

Court actions are a major part of American democracy

through his mix of unwavering credibility, and down-home charm. Ò People love hearing about things that affect them today; without being negative, without bringing hate. ThatÕ s what I try to bring.

IÕ ll write about things that I think affect peopleÕ s lives.Ó Dan Alexander, publisher of Denton Publications, expressed excitement for the addition of LittleÕ s column to the companyÕ s newspapers. Ò We are both thrilled and honored to have Gordie Little joining our community newspaper team,Ó said Alexander. Ò GordieÕ s column, Ò Little BitsÓ will run in all of our community publications starting next week and reach over 60,000 homes in Northern New York and Vermont in print and many more online. Having known Gordie for over 25 years I know his wisdom and insight into North Country life is certain to be a big hit with our loyal readers.

Welcome to your home Gordie!Ó Little Bits will debut for Denton Publications in this weeksÕ editions.

Letters to the Editor

To the Editor: In their recent Letter to the Editor (Jan. 22, 2015, Ò A History of LitigationÓ ) Philadelphia developer Michael Foxman and his partner Thomas Lawson, representatives of Adirondack Club & Resort (ACR) in Tupper Lake, impugned the Ò high motivesÓ of Protect the Adirondacks in bringing a lawsuit against the Adirondack Park Agency (APA) for permitting this massive 6,000-acre development.

Since PROTECT Ò could never have had a reasonable expectation of winning in court,Ó they argue, it is Ò clear that they simply wanted to . . . prevent economic opportunity for residents of the Adirondack Park.Ó This, of course, is nonsense.

The developers are spinning their own tale, which is flawed in four important ways.

First, PROTECTÕ s lawsuit had nothing to do with either thwarting or encouraging Ò economic opportunityÓ in the Adirondacks. ThatÕ s not our job. There are hundreds of very capable local government officials and experienced personnel from chambers of commerce, state authorities, state agencies, and non-profits that work hard on the economic development of Adirondack communities.

Second, what we tried to do was to make the state follow its own laws and protect natural resources, specifically intact forestlands.

Unfortunately, the APA has abandoned its legislative mandate to protect open space in the Adirondack Park.

Despite prolonged negotiations seeking compromise, the developers never budged in their subdivision plans. They pushed through a design to scatter 80 houses, including 35 so-called Ò great camps,Ó across 4,800 acres of Resource Management lands, which are supposed to be the most strongly regulated private lands in the Adirondack Park. Under pressure to promote economic growth, the APA cut corners, gave the developers what they wanted, and approved this poorly designed project. No attempt was made to design a clustered subdivision as had been used in other APA permits.

PROTECT would never have taken on the expense of litigation in the first place were it not for the ruinous precedent established by this poorly planned development. Following the precedent of other lawsuits against the APA in the last ten years, PROTECT brought suit because we believed there was a Ò reasonable expectationÓ that Resource Management lands would be protected, and a terrible precedent would be overturned.

Unfortunately, the courts decided that the APA has the authority to freely interpret key protective statutes as mere Ò guidelinesÓ and let this terrible precedent stand.

Third, our lawsuit was an attempt to overturn this ruinous precedent for the development of Resource Management lands because we believed it would be repeated widely. More than half million acres hang in the balance throughout the Adirondacks. PROTECTÕ s litigation was aimed at stopping more permanent losses of biological integrity through the fragmentation of intact forest lands.

The costs of this poor precedent will be high for the ecological health of the Adirondack Park. Indeed, the ACR precedent is a fowl quickly come home to roost: at its January meeting, the APA approved an 1,100-acre development in Resource Management lands around Woodworth Lake in the southern Adirondacks. It follows a pattern similar to ACRÕ s Ò great campsÓ and will promote forest fragmentation through backcountry sprawl.

In justifying this decision, the APA referred to the ACR controversy by emphasizing its rationalizing rhetoric: that the APA Act provided mere Ò guidelinesÓ for the agency to administer. It should also be noted that all Adirondack environmental organizations roundly denounced the APAÕ s approvals of the Woodworth Lake subdivision.

Fourth, the developers Foxman and Lawson descend to anti-democratic terrain when they argue that Ò special interestÓ organizations like Protect the Adirondacks should not be granted legal standing to litigate in the first place and at least should be required to pay special penalties when courts rule against them. This ignores centuries of American legal history. The courts are an essential part of the democratic process; American civil society has been shaped by lawsuits and court decisions. For private individuals and organizations to file and appeal lawsuits in open courts is as much an act of participatory democracy as voting.

The APA has been sued scores of times, mostly by aggrieved developers. Adirondack local governments and other environmental groups have also sued the APA. Are Messrs. Foxman and Lawson looking to punish fellow developers and area local governments for going to court or just looking to single out and punish Protect the Adirondacks?

The ACR project still faces regulatory hurdles that it will have to satisfy in the months and years ahead. The developers have not yet secured final permits from the APA, the Department of Environmental Conservation, or US Army Corp of Engineers, nor have they obtained necessary approvals from the NYS Attorney General.

They cannot legally sell any lots. Foxman and Lawson are also pursuing financing from the Franklin County Industrial Development Agency, among other state grants, but no financing has been finalized. The future of this project is uncertain in todayÕ s marketplace. A 200-unit high-end development in North Creek approved five years ago has built all of two houses despite close to $10 million in public assistance through the state extending new trails and ski lifts from the Gore Mountain Ski Area to the developer Õ s doorstep.

One final question worth asking, however, is this: now that court decisions have removed impediments to their scheme, what purpose is served by fomenting continued resentment in the community?

Peter Bauer Executive Director, Protect the Adirondacks

Your votes wanted in meal program relocation To the Editor, Our volunteer firemen and their auxiliary members are our heroes across the North Country and beyond. They risk their lives, unselfishly volunteer time, undergo training and care about citizens of all ages as many firemen and auxiliary hold dual roles as rescue personnel.

We are on the verge of yet another heroic move by our Willsboro/ Reber volunteer firemen and auxiliary.

The current meal program that many senior citizens of Essex/ Willsboro attend each weekday is about to lose their rented Essex meal site as it is being sold.

Soon Willsboro and Essex seniors will have no home for this critical activity that provides a daily nutritious meal and socialization.

ItÔ s not feasible for this program to utilize the Willsboro church kitchens because of scheduled activities and unpredictable needs that arise.

So who comes to the rescue?

Our Willsboro/Reber Fire Department members and auxiliary.

Their cheerful dining area, well-stocked kitchen, and restrooms make it a perfect site.

Because of its location, the attendance will undoubtedly grow to serve more of our communityÕ s seniors that encompass veterans or their widows, former firemen, and auxiliary, community leaders, teachers, but most importantly, taxpayers who have supported our firemen for years.

There will be a vote to allow this activity at the firehouse on March 9 at 7 p.m.

The local program funded to support this activity pays the site a yearly $5,000 payment to cover electricity and heat or any other expense incurred.

The town already has plans to add the town hall and the fire department to the sewer line. This site couldnÕ t be a more perfect place.

Please attend the vote and let your Willsboro Board of Fire Commissioners know of your support, or contact Scott Moran, Danny Sweatt, Kenny Sweatt, Bobby Provost and Tom Duso.

They have the final say.

Very truly yours, a grateful Willsboro citizen of our fire department and auxiliary.

Barbara Paye, Willsboro

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even, eight, open the gate.Ó Did that conjure up any memories of your childhood? How about, Ò one, two, buckle my shoe?Ó I suppose you could stuff that in a category called Nursery Rhymes.

ItÕ s one of those things you learn very early and never forget.

You might have skipped rope, played hop scotch, or just have jumping jacks while intoning some such rhyme at one time or another.

By the time you got to the Ò seven,

by Gordie Little eightÓ part, though, you probably chanted Ò lay them straight,Ó as in what to do with the Ò five, six, pick up sticks.Ó I used a little literary license to adjust the rhyme to my current situation. My life has been a long series of doors closing and others opening. To me, itÕ s like turning the pages of a book. My mantra has always been, Ò Next chapter.Ó Those who know me, are very much aware of my philosophy.

I was asked not to return to the first college I attended during what I look back on as Ò my formativeÓ years. Same thing happened with the second college. But, as they say, things happen in threes. By the time I finished four great years at what is now called Stony Brook University on Long Island, I was at Ò three, four, open the door.Ó I enjoyed a 36-year radio career in Plattsburgh before that door closed when I turned 60. The next threshold led to an eight-year stint as a Crime VictimÕ s Advocate from which I retired to move into serious writing.

A newspaper column, magazine articles, ghost stories and childrenÕ s book, along with a weekly television show. My plate was full and I ate everything on itÑ literally and figuratively.

In the middle of it all, a first marriage ended with two wonderful sons and I met Kaye, the absolute love of my life. We embraced each other in many ways including the blending of my sons with her eleven (count Ô em) children. Call it a Baker Õ s dozen, if you like, because that was her name at the time. WeÕ ll celebrate our 41st anniversary on May 4. And they said it wouldnÕ t last.

Another door closed when our oldest son and his wife were killed in a horrific crash back in 1988. Two days later we lost a cherished eight-year-old grandson in another accident. Not only did new doors open, but the giant heart that is the North Country, opened up and showered us with love that we could never have imagined.

Our children and grandchildren have been prolific, if I might use that word to describe them. At last count, we had 37 great grandchildren. WhatÕ s not to love about that? They are spread hither and thither, but we see them and visit as often as we can.

Thank God for every one.

Kaye and I have made many friends and we do our best to communicate with them by any means available. Social networking has been a real boon along with other media. The coffee is good at our Little house on the Saranac River in Morrisonville and the door is always open for visitation.

Nature speaks to us every day, as we watch wildlife on the river banks and revel in the sight of every deer, every turkey, every mink, every goose and duck and yes, even the occasional groundhog, skunk and raccoon. When a bald eagle or osprey chooses a nearby roost, we are thrilled.

When myriad other birds stop for a snack at our feeders, we ooh and ah like we never saw them before. When the delicate rubythroated hummingbirds arrive for the season, we are in ecstasy. Ò Keep it simpleÓ is our motto. Ò Live and loveÓ is our credo. With this, the first Ò Little BitsÓ offering, I hope I have stepped carefully into your soul and that you will make a permanent place for me there. If you have comments or suggestions, I welcome them via e-mail, Facebook, telephone or in the grocery store.

I love what I see through this new door at Denton Publications and IÕ ll try hard to live up to their terrific reputation. Ò Eleven, twelve, dig and delve.Ó IÕ ll do that for all of you as long as IÕ m able.

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Blue Pepper

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The Blue Pepper Farm in Jay has been awarded Animal Welfare Approved certification, a top designation that certifies the operation follows the most humane and environmental practices on pasture.

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just an organic mineral Ñ to inspecting their buildings, ensuring that everything is properly labeled and evaluating emergency evacuation plans for the 46 acre operation. Ò If your farm is simple, itÕ s easier to do,Ó said Eaton.

As part of the certification, animals must always have access to the outdoors.

The flock of Katahdin sheep are rotationally grazed out in pastures, typically from May to December, a measure that leads to a lower environmental impact.

Access to fresh grasses and open fields also helps to prevents the build-up of potential diseases and internal parasites and maximizes the animalsÕ natural health and immunity.

There are also rules about when to wean animals, tail-docking and the regular use of antibiotics.

To retain the designation, Blue Pepper will be subject to annual inspections.

The farm joins three other operations within Essex County who have earned the status: Manzini Farm,

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Eaton said consumers are becoming increasingly aware of how animals are handled and chafe at the growing spotlight directed at the mistreatment of animals in factory farm settings.

Their ultimate goal is to produce the most flavorful meats possible. Ò We believe the best way to attain this is to respect the interconnectedness of our soil, our pastures, our animalsÕ health and happiness, and our health and happiness,Ó she said.

Eaton, who formerly worked at Asgaard as the operationÕ s goat herd manager, said the proof is in the pudding: Last fall, Blue Pepper sold items at the Sugar House CreameryÕ s on-site shop, Snowy Grocery, until their stock ran out.

In the future, the pair hopes to grow their flock to 50 breeding ewes and develop a slate of dairy products. Ò We think itÕ s being embraced,Ó she said.

For more information about Blue Pepper Farm, visit bpfarm.org or find them on Instagram and Facebook.

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Morgan

Continued from page 1 Following his arrest, the details of which remain unknown, S1 consented to be interviewed by law enforcement officials.

During the interview, S1 said he was in contact with another subject Ñ known as Ò S2Ó Ñ who alerted him to the existence of the aforementioned website, a place where individuals commonly enticed minors to engage in sexually explicit conduct via webcams.

S1 allowed law enforcement to use his identity on a chat service, which began on Sept. 9.

On Sept. 12, the undercover agent made contact with S2 and another individual, S3, in regards to the website.

The agent later determined S3 was a site administrator.

S3 encouraged the agent to create an account and showed them how to do so.

According to the affidavit, a private area on the site allowed select users Ñ including the agent Ñ to lure potential minor victims into producing and transmitting sexually explicit videos of themselves.

In the private area, users commonly posed as minors and, by streaming pre-recorded video (usually consisting of child pornography), convinced minors who were lured to the website that they were having a private exchange with another minor.

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Using this technique, users would persuade their minor victims to engage in sexually explicit behavior.

The victims were unaware that any video they transmitted would be viewable by multiple Ò upgradedÓ users Ñ including the agent Ñ and would be recorded and available for select users to download.

LURED IN According to S3, children were lured to the site by various social media accounts, including Google + and YouTube.

On Sept. 24, S3 told the agent the website was down because it had been hacked.

S3 had wiped the server on which the site was hosted and said they could create a new one.

They then provided a new web address to the agent, known as Website B. On Oct. 28, the agent logged onto the new website and observed a user streaming a video that appeared to depict a child under 15.

It was revealed that the website was based in the Netherlands.

In December, the FBI arrested a subject Ñ known as S4 Ñ based on their activities on both sites.

S4, whose gender is not specified, admitted that they were a member of both sites, creating false profiles in order to lure in young teenagers for the purpose of persuading them into engag-

ing in sexually explicit activity.

S4 said videos captured from these sites were available on various computers and peripheral devices.

A review revealed multiple encrypted archives.

Investigators cracked the password and decrypted the files.

At the same time, S4 described how members of Website A worked together in coordination to entice children into the operation.

Records revealed a person who utilized an internet connection registered to the town of Essex and physically located at the town hall logged onto the new website.

The same user was also viewed utilizing IP addresses registered to Verizon Wireless.

A subpoena revealed the subscriber to be Essex Town Clerk William Morgan.

27,000 FILES Following the initial FBI raid on Jan. 22, Morgan told agents he was a member of both websites and alerted authorities to another, Website C. Morgan told agents he downloaded material from the group that ran both websites A and B and provided agents with the password to access files.

The password was identical to the one previously supplied to agents by S4.

Morgan told agents that while he received child pornography, he Ò never asked for it.Ó The clerk told agents in a follow up interview that he viewed members of both websites directing children to engage in sexual activity via webcam.

During the raid, MorganÕ s web browser was open to Website C. Agents also observed an encrypted container to which Morgan refused to supply the password.

That same day, agents seized an additional container stored in MorganÕ s Subaru Outback, the contents of which were revealed on Feb. 4 — 27,000 video files that appeared to have been created by Website A. According to the affidavit, the video files contained graphic descriptions of child pornography Ñ including a depiction of a Ò pre-pubsencent who appears to have Down syndrome.Ó NO IDEA Supervisor Ed Gardner had said on Thursday morning, before the details of MorganÕ s charges were made public, that the town remained in the dark.

Published by Denton Publications, Inc. Ò The FBI didnÕ t inform us of anything,Ó he said. Ò Morgan left Tuesday at 3 p.m. and said, Ô See you in the morning.Õ ThatÕ s the last we heard of him.Ó The supervisor said he believed the arrest was unrelated to town business.

Gardner said the town has appointed one deputy clerk and will appoint another imminently to cover for Morgan.

Until Morgan is convicted of a felony, he said, the town can do little to force his resignation because he is an elected official.

Essex County, he said, has been a great help in guiding the town through this transition. Ò [Treasurer] Mike Diskin and [Clerk] Joe Provoncha have been a great help to us,Ó he said.

Town business is continuing as usual, he said, including ongoing cooperation with the state comptroller’s office as they conduct an audit of the town’s finances, something that is unrelated to the current scandal. Ò Everything is being done in orderly lines to keep things moving right along,Ó Gardner said.

As clerk-elect, Morgan was arrested in Nov. 2013 and charged with theft of computer services stemming from an incident in which he was found in his parked car connected to a residential internet service.

He was charged with three misdemeanors Ñ fourth-degree criminal mischief, theft of computer services and petit larceny Ñ and ticketed for trespassing.

It remains unknown as to what Morgan was accessing at that time.

MorganÕ s father, James Morgan, served as the townÕ s longtime highway superintendent.

Calls to the Morgan residence went unanswered on Thursday afternoon.

According to the Press Republican, Morgan was brought to Clinton County Jail on Tuesday evening.

Clinton County Sheriff David Favro said Morgan was being held by the U.S. Marshals Service.

It remains unclear why Morgan was taken into custody by border control agents, or why Morgan was remanded to the Clinton County Jail.

Calls to Favro went unreturned by the time this story went to press.

A spokesman for the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Virginia, told the Valley News that Morgan is currently awaiting transfer to Virginia.

The Valley News will continue to follow, and report on, this emerging story.

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Sandblasted: Unethical, unconstitutional for town to divvy out free sand-salt mixture to residents

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com JAY Ñ This winter, Jay residents have been singing a familiar refrain: Sandman, IÕ m so alone DonÕ t have nobody to call my own Please turn on your magic beam Mr. Sandman, bring me a dream But it was not to be, their dreams snuffed out at a town board meeting last week when town attorney Daniel Manning and Supervisor Randall Douglas explained why they had to put the kibosh on providing a complimentary sand-salt mixture to town residents.

According to the Associations of Towns of the State of New York, providing individual residences and businesses with sand or salt for their own personal use at any time other than a declared state of emergency is unconstitutional.

Since salt and sand is town property funded by taxpayers, providing the item to private interests would be unconstitutional because the town would not benefit from doing so.

In addition, the state constitution prohibits towns from making gifts of money or property to, or in aid of, any private individual or corporation.

Over the years, each highway superintendent had different rules and regulations regarding how to disseminate the townÕ s excess salt-sand mixture used for deicing.

The idea was that the general public would pick up the mixture in five gallon buckets and use it sparingly at their residences throughout the winter.

But others started entering the complex on Valley Road with trucks, picking up sand that they

Jay Town Attorney Daniel Manning explains the legalities of giving town residents access to taxpayer-funded sand-salt to resident Bob Segall at a town board meeting on Thursday, Feb. 12. The Association of Towns of the State of New York has determined that the practice is unconstitutional.

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would later use for private business pursuits.

The issue came to a head earlier this month after a number of letters from local residents were published in a local newsletter, the Jay Community News.

And then, fueled by social media, phones at the town hall started to ring. Ò NO BRAINERÓ Douglas, surrounded by piles of legal paperwork, said while he sincerely regretted the town could no longer provide the service, doing so would constitute a form of electioneering.

Manning said from a legal standpoint, thereÕ s little daylight between offering residents small amounts of the mixture and using town equipment to plow constituent driveways. Ò When Randy asked me to research this, it was a no-brainer,Ó he said. Ò The part that bothers me is we took an oath of office to uphold the Constitution of New York and the United States,Ó said Douglas. Ò IÕ m not willing

to break that law to provide sand.Ó Douglas said he remained emphatic to the needs of his constituents: “It’s a very difficult thing to explain when people pay their taxes Ñ when they pay for all equipment, all supplies and that they realize theyÕ re paying for it Ñ itÕ s a hard time determining why they canÕ t use something they paid for to begin with.Ó Last year, the town spent $140,000 on the saltsand mixture.

Each $17,000 budgeted is one percent on the tax levy, noted Douglas, which means eight percent of last yearÕ s entire levy went towards the mixture.

Regulations are loosened during states of emergency, he noted, like last winterÕ s ice storm.

But the conditions for declaring a state of emergency are very tight, said the supervisor, citing the daylong ethics refresher course heÕ d taken the week before.

Another exception is illness: Ò If you have imminency, itÕ s legal,Ó added Manning.

Residents floated a series of alternatives: Could town residents purchase sand-salt as a part of a co-op and store it on town property?

Unlikely, said Manning, citing insurance liability issues. But he said heÕ d look into it.

Could the town buy it and give to residents as a gift?

Nope. It might be construed as a form of electioneering. Ò I donÕ t believe thereÕ s any law that directly addresses that,Ó said Manning. Ò But I wouldnÕ t advise it. You’re better off finding a resident and letting you dump it on their property.Ó Another asked about stockpiling spoiled sand for community usage: But how to determine spoilage?

It becomes a nightmare, admitted Douglas.

The super encouraged residents to write to their state and federal representatives to lobby for changes in state law. Ò I need our people to help us,Ó he said. Ò We need to stress this is a hardship on our people.Ó Manning praised the town board and Douglas for their accomplishments Ñ including the planning and execution of broadband, sewer plan and FEMA projects — that would benefit constituents for decades. Ò These are good things,Ó he said. Ò [Douglas] drives me nuts because you can tell how thorough he is.Ó Local resident Bob Segall said he was pleased with how the meeting turned out: “I went in expecting a fight,” he wrote in the Jay Community News. Ò I came out feeling I had made friends. I was not alone in these expectations or in the end result.Ó

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‘Glory Days’ lecture set

WHALLONSBURG Ñ The Lyceum series takes place Tuesdays, Feb. 24 through March 24, begining with Glory Days: The Diary of Whallonsburg Farmer Charles Stafford Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall at 7:30 p.m. This is part of the Grange Cenennial Lecture. The cost is $5, students are free.

ELCS BOE to hold special meeting

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School Board of Education will hold a Special meeting Tues-

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Library to host story,craft hour

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ Elizabethtown Library will host its monthly Story/Craft Hour Saturday, Feb. 21, from 1 until 2 p.m.

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Soapmaking lecture at Wadhams Library

WADHAMS Ñ The Wadhams Free Library has announced the first in the Mud Season series of Wednesday evening talks with Laurie Davis on March 4 at 7:30 p.m, ÒH ow to Make Your Own Soap.Ó Davis has been making soap for the past couple of years using as many local ingredients as possible and selling them at the Harvest Hill Farm stand at Dogwood Bakery. She will be giving a brief history of soap, the various types of soaps, and basic soap making techniques and equipment. With a few basic ingredients you can make your own soap at home! We wonÕ t be making soap at the library, but she will have free samples.

Davis is the coordinator for the Adirondack Harvest program at Cornell Cooperative Extension in Essex County. She and her husband Mike own and manage Harvest Hill Farm in Willsboro.

Over the years, along with their three sons Sean, Liam and Ryan, they have produced fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers, eggs and poultry for many sales venues including farmers markets, a CSA, a farmstand and direct sales to stores and restaurants.

Recently the farm has been invigorated thanks to a new partnership with son Liam and friend Jenny Linger.

Church to hold sledding party

WESTPORT Ñ The ChildrenÕ s Olympian Bible Club from Westport Bible Church is hosting a Sledding and Pizza Party Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Westport Bible Church from 4 to 6 p.m.

The event is free and open to all children in grades 1 through 6.

Children need to bring their own sled. Parents or guardians must sign in their children upon arrival.

4-H Grand Prix set to take off

WESTPORT Ñ The 4-H Grand Pine Car Prix and Potluck Social will be held Saturday, Feb. 28, at the CCE/ 4-H building from 4 to 7 p.m. Over 84 cars have been entered into this county wide event.

All 4-H members are start out with a block of wood to build, design, and decorate their individual entry. Everyone is out to have fun and earn bragging rights from fastest car to best in show. The 4-H youth voted to allow adult 4-H leaders, parents, and volunteers to get their own car and compete.

‘1915’ lecture planned

WHALLONSBURG Ñ The Lyceum series presents 1915: The Year the Grange was Built Tuesday, March 3, at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall at 7:30 p.m. This is part of the Grange Cenennial Lecture.

The cost is $5, students are free.

Mary Sanders Shartle to visit book club

LAKE PLACID Ñ Join the book club at The Bookstore Plus!

The March meeting Tuesday, March 3, at 7 p.m., will discuss The Truth and Legend of Lily Martindale with author, Mary Sanders Shartle, who will be joining the meeting.

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Elks Hoop Shoot winners advance TICONDEROGA Ñ The six Elks Lodges of New YorkÕ s North District recently hosted their annual district hoop competition at Ticonderoga High School.

This year Õ s winners include Gavin King (8-9 boys division, sponsored by Glens Falls Elks Lodge), Mallory Arnold (8-9 girls, Keeseville), Cameron Orr (10-11 boys, Glens Falls), Chloe Rehm (10-11 girls, Whitehall), Riley Orr (12-13 boys, Glens Falls), and Brynleigh Inglee (12-13 girls, Glens Falls).

For more information on the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, visit elks.org.

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To the Editor, Because of our donors, the Foundation of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital builds a healthier North Country by supporting health and wellness programs both within the hospital as well as throughout our local community.

It is the support of hospital staff and the community who make these programs all possible.

I feel fortunate to live in a community that understands the importance of good health.

Our 2014 Annual Campaign has set a new record, raising $257,000 for foundation programs.

Total giving, including memorial donations, event support, special and planned gifts reached over $800,000.

Some of the ways these dollars impact our region are: • Fund programs that improve the health of our community such as the Ticonderoga Backpack Project to feed hungry children, a new summer camp for kids at the Ted K. Center and sponsoring An Evening of Healing to help people through traumatic times; • Provide program and equipment support to enhance patient care at the hospital; • Funding to begin development of the Champlain Valley Family Medicine Residency; • Assist 80+ families with travel expenses for specialized care out of the area; • Educate healthcare professionals to enhance patient care; • Award health care scholarships to 12 high school seniors in Clinton & Essex Counties.

This year we had over 50 campaign volunteers who actively solicited their friends and neighbors in support of The Foundation.

Their commitment and each donorÕ s gift have been critical to the success of our campaign and our programs. It is because of your generous support that we can sponsor so many vital health and wellness programs.

Thank you to everyone who supported the Foundation of CVPH in 2014.

You are helping people, funding programs, enhancing care and touching lives.

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To the Editor, Ò I hate people who smoke.Ó ThatÕ s what my son said the other day as we drove by a group of smokers huddled together on the sidewalk outside one of our local businesses. The comment made me sad. I used to smoke a long time ago. I told him that. He thought for a minute and asked critically, Ò Why did you smoke, Mom? ThatÕ s just gross!Ó I told him, Ò for the same reason those people do É itÕ s really hard to quit.Ó New York StateÕ s Tobacco Control Program (TCP) is one of the most effective in the nation.

Between the years 2003 Ð 2011, the number of adults smoking in New York State was reduced by 13 percent. To achieve this reduction, the TCP implemented the Clean Indoor Air law, increased the tobacco tax to keep the tobacco prices high, enforced laws that restrict youth access to tobacco, and made effective smoking cessation support easily available. What all of these activities have done is to create an environment that makes it more difficult for people to smoke.

But NOT smoking still isnÕ t easy. Trust me. I know.

I just joined the North Country Healthy Heart Network as Project Coordinator for a new Tobacco Control Program Ð one that aims to provide smokers with even more support for quitting. What the TCP is doing all over the state is working with doctor’s offices, hospitals and mental health organizations to make sure that providers talk to every tobacco user (current or recently quit) about their chronic condition Ð Tobacco Use Disorder Ð and how to control it.

ThatÕ s right!

Smokers actually have a chronic condition. Tobacco Use Disorder is an official diagnosis, and research says it should be treated like any other chronic illness. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in its 2008 Clinical Practice Guideline for Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence, if Tobacco Use Disorder is treated just like high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol, people who are dependent on tobacco are much more likely to successfully control their condition (by quitting for good). But that means they need the support of their health care provider.

We wouldnÕ t condemn someone with high blood pressure or diabetes, right? Why, then, would we condemn someone with Tobacco Use Disorder? Instead, letÕ s understand that smokers are struggling with a chronic condition and encourage them to talk to their doctors or other healthcare professionals about it so they can get the help they need to quit for good.

Ann Morgan, Project Coordinator North Country Healthy Heart Network

LAKE PLACID Ñ The latest installment of the Lake Placid Film Forum Screening Series will present Ò 50 Years with Peter, Paul and Mary,Ó a new documentary by Emmy-winning director Jim Brown, on Feb. 27-28.

Premiered on PBS this past December, the film features rare and previously unseen television footage, including a BBC program from the early 1960s that embodies many of the trioÕ s best performances and most popular songs.

This is Peter, Paul and Mary at the peak of their artistry, a time when this popular and influential trio dominated the Billboard music charts.

At the Friday evening screening, Brown will appear in person at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts (LPCA) to introduce his work and participate in a Q&A afterwards.

Both of his segments will be recorded, to be aired during Saturday eveningÕ s screening.

Tickets are $7, available at the door.

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Schroon boys level season series with D-III rival Keene Chances are they meet again in D semifinals at Ticonderoga HS

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com SCHROON Ñ Watching as the Keene Beavers scored the opening six points of their Feb. 13 matchup, fans of the Schroon Lake Wildcats had to have that feeling of dejaÕ vu all over again.

So did the team wearing white. Ò It was kind of how we started in Keene,Ó Wildcats head coach Lee Silvernail said, referring to his teams 17-0 deficit after the opening quarter of play against the Beavers in their first meeting last month.

This time, however, it would be the Wildcats who would use 17 straight points to turn a 8-4 deficit into a 21-8 lead midway through the second quarter of play, then hanging on for the 5347 victory to close out the Northern Basketball LeagueÕ s regular season. Ò We had been there before but we knew we could come back as a team,Ó senior Tanner Stone said. Ò Coach called a timeout at the beginning of the game and told us to have confidence and he knew we could do it.Ó “Getting our first basket earlier than we did last time was key,” Silvernail said. Ò We were able to settle down and play our game from the start.Ó The two teams will now wait to see where they fall in the Section VII/Class D championship picture. With Moriah still undefeated and the presumed number one seed, the ValentineÕ s Eve tilt may have determined which team would wear white in a potential semifinal matchup at Ticonderoga High School.

Before that game, each team must overcome a first round test Saturday, Feb. 28, on their home courts, with the opponents still to be determined. Ò We are going to have that same mentality we have had all season,Ó senior Alex Shaughnessy said. Ò We are going after a sectional title.Ó Ò We play(ed) Fort Ann Tuesday (Feb. 17) and have a couple scrimmages lined up to keep us ready for sectionals,Ó Silvernail said.

The Wildcats also added a 7-0 spurt in the third quarter, giving them a 41-29 lead heading into the final eight minutes of play.

The Beavers were able to cut the lead to four points several times, trailing 49-45 with 1:06 seconds remaining. From that points, the Wildcats were able to ice the game from the foul line, connecting on four of six free throw attempts in the final minute of play.

While the Wildcats were out-rebounded 34-21 overall and 18-3 on the offensive glass, their ball movement was able to beat the 3-2 zone of Keene. Of the 19 field goals hit by Schroon Lake, 17 were assisted by another player. Ò We have a great group of guys that love each other and play as a team,Ó Stone said.

“We had so much confidence coming into the game and knew we would be able to work the ball around without giving up the

Keene’s Brandon Dumas goes in for a contested layup with Schroon Lake’s Aiden Finnerty and Tanner Stone defending. Dumas led the Beavers in scoring with 15 to go along with eight rebounds.

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bad turnovers,Ó senior Joe Maisonville said. Ò That is the way we play,Ó Shaughnessy said. Ò We are always sharing the ball and looking for the open man and the best shot.Ó Shaughnessy finished with 23 points to go with a trio of rebounds, assists and two steals. Stone added 15 points along with five assists and four rebounds; while Maisonville scored 8 points to go with seven rebounds, five assists and two steals. Branden Hall also had a pair of steals while adding four rebounds, three assists and 1 point to the Schroon Lake effort; as Aiden Finnerty scored 4 points to go with two rebounds, one assist and one steal on senior night. Ò This was a great atmosphere for our senior night,Ó Finnerty said. Ò I have been here for just two years but it felt like home.Ó Jordan DeZalia scored 2 points with one rebound to round out the Wildcats production.

For Keene, Brandon Dumas paced the Beavers in scoring (15) and rebounds (8), with five coming on the offensive glass. Colton Venner added 13 points along with four rebounds and a pair of assists, while Wayne Shih had 10 points on eight rebounds, seven off the offensive boards. Shih also added three assists and three steals.

Austin Brown was limited to 6 points but added six rebounds and six steals along with a trio of assists. Jesse Summo rounded out the scoring with 3 points along with four rebounds. Justin Haverlick combined three rebounds with two steals, while Stephano Aldeghi had a steal and rebound with Josh Haberle adding one rebound.

The Section VII/Class D playoffs start with an opening round game Feb. 26 before the quarterfinal round Feb. 28 (at sight of higher seed).

The Week In Review cunjanin added nine. Stuart Baird and Jay Reid each chipped in five in the close loss.

Northeastern Clinton 59, AuSable Valley 46 CHAMPLAIN — The Cougars had a big first quarter and connected on eight shots from 3-point range on their way to a 59-46 win over the Patriots Feb. 10 Melik McLeod led all scorers with 20 points, Zavion Beasley connected on four from long range on his way to 16 points and Austin Tetreault had 14 more.

Northeastern Clinton jumped out to a 20-4 lead after a quarter of play and never let up.

Kobe Parrow scored 16 points for AuSable Valley. Nate Manning had eight more in the setback.

The Cougars pushed their record to 11-7, 9-5 with the win while the Patriots fell to 9-9, 6-7 with sectionals on the horizon for both teams.

SENIOR NIGHT—The Keene Beavers sent their seniors off with a 53-39 home win over Indian Lake/Long Lake Dec. 10. The players pictured are, from left to right: Stefano Aldeghi, Austin Brown, Brandon Dumas, Wayne Shih, Matthew Holmes, Colton Venner, Jesse Summo and Josh Haberle.

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Boys’ basketball Willsboro 37, Lake Placid 35 LAKE PLACID Ñ Lucas Cross hit two clutch free throws with six seconds left to break a tie and lift the Warriors over the Blue Bombers 37-35 on Feb. 9.

Cross, who led Willsboro in scoring with 10 points, was fouled

in the backcourt in the waning seconds. Lake Placid had a final chance, but the shot fell short. Ò This was another game between the two teams that went down to the wire,Ó said Blue Bombers head coach Matt Walentuk.

The WarriorsÕ Sean Lincoln scored eight points while Zach Pierson and Nolan Murphy each added in seven.

Chase Hayes paced Lake Placid with 11 points and Tarik Ce-

Keene 53, Indian Lake/Long Lake 39 KEENE VALLEY Ñ BeaversÕ seniors Austin Brown, Brandon Dumas and Colton Venner scored nearly all the teamÕ s points in a 53-39 win over the Orange on Feb. 10.

The Senior Night test couldnÕ t have been much tougher for No. 14 Keene. Indian Lake/Long Lake, which has been an honorable mention for most of the season in the NYSSWA Class D poll, has been a Division III power alongside Keene and Schroon Lake.

But the Beavers veterans made sure the home team got the win to push their record to 18-0, 11-0.

Dumas scored 18 points, Venner 16, and Brown 13 more. Jesse Summo, Stefano Aldeghi and Wayne Shih scored two apiece for the rest of the teamÕ s points.

The Beavers led 12-5 after a quarter of play, but the Orange worked their way back, getting within two points early in the fourth quarter.

Keene, however, mounted a 17-5 run to close out the game after Indian Lake/Long Lake got within two.

Henry Sandiford scored 25 points for the Orange and Curtis Seaman added nine more.

Willsboro 49, Chazy 34 CHAZY Ñ Jesse Hearn scored 26 points, including nine from long range, and the Warriors used a strong first half to pull away

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Willsboro went up 15-2 after a quarter of play and built on the lead until Chazy finished the game with a 15-8 fourth quarter.

At that point, however, Willsboro had pulled far enough ahead.

Zach Pierson had seven points in the win and Sean Lincoln six more.

ChazyÕ s Keagan OÕ Connor hit a pair of 3-pointers on his way to 12 points. Sam Provost scored nine and Austin Gravelle seven in the setback.

Westport 61, Elizabethtown-Lewis 33 WESTPORT Ñ Anderson Gay led all scorers with 28 points and the Eagles dropped the Lions 61-33 on Feb. 11.

Gay hit a pair of 3-pointers in the strong offensive performance. Sam Napper added 15 points while Thomas Mero, Eddie Westerkamp and Wyatt Gough had four apiece.

Elizabethtown-Lewis was led by Sam Huttig with 14 points, Trey Hulbert with six and Joel Morris close behind with five.

Westport jumped out to a 16-4 lead in the first quarter and ballooned it to 37-14 at the break.

Schroon Lake 53, Keene 47 SCHROON LAKE — The Beavers suffered their first loss of the season, 53-47, to the Wildcats on Feb. 13.

Schroon Lake used a 29-24 first half on Senior Night to get ahead of Keene and held on in the end to avenge a loss to the same team earlier in the season.

Alex Shaughnessy led the Wildcats with 25 points.

KeeneÕ s Brandon Dumas led the team with 15 points while Colton Venner hit three 3-pointers on his way to 13. Wayne Shih had 10 while leading scorer Austin Brown was held to six overall.

Jesse Summo rounded out the BeaversÕ scoring with three points in the regular-season ending loss.

Moriah 53, Elizabethtown-Lewis 43 ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ After trailing by three eight minutes in, the Vikings came alive with a 20-13 second quarter to get ahead of the Lions in a 53-43 win on Feb. 13.

Adam Jaquish paced Moriah with 16 points.

Elizabethtown-LewisÕ Colden Blades led the team with 11 points and Sam Huttig had 10. Joel Morris hit one of the teamÕ s three pointers on his way to seven points.

The Lions went into the half down only four to the leagueleading Vikings but were outscored 29-23 over the final 16 minutes of the game.

Ticonderoga 53, Westport 41 WESTPORT Ñ The Sentinels were able to withstand a secondhalf surge by the Eagles to win 53-41 on Feb. 13.

After going into the half up 36-15, Ticonderoga saw Westport close the game on a 26-17 push, but the first half lead was too much for the home team to overcome.

Evan Graney led the Sentinels with 18 points, including four 3-pointers, and Colvin Chapman had nine points.

The EaglesÕ Sam Napper led all scorers with 19 points and Conner Martin had nine. Anderson Gay chipped in eight points in the setback.

Girls’ basketball Peru 71, AuSable Valley 56 CLINTONVILLE Ñ The PatriotsÕ late-season slide continued Feb. 9 when the Indians came into their home gym and picked up a 71-56 victory.

Just over a week prior, AuSable Valley was atop NBL Division I with Saranac and Northern Adirondack, but since then a the team has been on a three-game skid.

Meghan Mazzella scored 27 points for visiting Peru and Sam Spear added 16. The Indians led by nine at the half, 27-18, and used a 26-19 fourth quarter to run away with the win.

Tessa Allen chipped in 10 points and Lauren Lawliss scored eight in the win.

AuSable Valley, which will look to regroup in its final two games leading up to sectionals, was paced by Meghan StrongÕ s 18 points. Madison McCabe had 17 and Jeanna Manning eight more.

Seton Catholic 48, Willsboro 14 PLATTSBURGH Ñ After a relatively slow start by both teams, the Knights picked up the pace on both ends of the floor on their way to the 48-14 win over the Warriors Feb. 9.

Seton Catholic led 8-0 after a quarter of play, but managed double-digit scoring in each of the three to follow. Kelli Ryan and Gretchen Zalis each scored 12 points while three other players scored six each.

WillsboroÕ s Andrea OÕ Hara scored six points and Payton Gough had four in the setback.

Willsboro 43, Chazy 27 CHAZY — The Warriors picked up their first league win and third overall with a 43-27 road victory over the Eagles on Feb. 10, avenging a home loss to the same team earlier in the season.

Willsboro came out fast, building a 16-4 lead over the first four minutes. After close play in the next two, a 13-4 four quarter held them pull away.

Payton Gough scored 12 points for the Warriors, Andrea OÕ Hara had 10, and Trina Bigelow nine more.

A bulk of ChazyÕ s scoring game from Allison Tatro, who had 12, and Rachel Pombrio with 11.

Elizabethtown-Lewis 55, Westport 31 ELIZABETHTOWN — The Lions kept themselves firmly entrenched in the NBL Division II top three with a 55-31 win over

Westport’s Taylor Gough drives the ball against Ticonderoga’s Delaney Hughes. Gough had four points in the 42-21 road setback.

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the Eagles Feb. 10.

Jasmin Barnes outscored Westport herself, netting 33 in the win. Emma Disogra added 10 points, Tamara Wescott eight and Keturah Colburn-Burdo, playing her final home game for Elizabethtown-Lewis, hauled in four rebounds.

The EaglesÕ Ellie Schwoebel scored nine points and Hannah Schwoebel eight more.

Keene 74, Indian Lake/Long Lake 24 INDIAN LAKE Ñ Elaina Smith scored 28 points, Hanna Whitney had 26, and the Beavers took care of business on Feb. 12 with a 74-24 road win.

Naomi Peduzzi also had a solid 12 point game for Keene (152, 11-0), which hasnÕ t lost a game since Nov. 29 to Peru. Taylor Geiger added four more.

The Beavers led 33-16 at the half and mounted a 25-6 third quarter to run away.

Lillian Dechene paced the Orange with 10 points.

Northeastern Clinton 62, AuSable Valley 52 CLINTONVILLE — A 17-6 first quarter put the Cougars in the driverÕ s seat and they stayed there, topping the Patriots 62-52 on Feb. 12.

Northeastern Clinton took a 33-17 lead into the half, and though AuSable Valley was able to chip into it in the second, the gap was too much to overcome.

Kayla Carder led the Cougars with 17 points and Peyton Sample hit four of the teamÕ s six 3-pointers on her way to 15 points.

Shaylyn Rowe added 14 and Sierra Gonyo 11 more in the win.

Madison McCabe paced the Patriots with 19 points, nine coming from beyond the arc, and Sydney Snow scored 10. Meghan Strong was close behind with nine.

Seton Catholic 49, Willsboro 34 PLATTSBURGH — The Knights held the Warriors to two firstquarter points in their 49-34 win on Feb. 12.

Willsboro, playing its Senior Night game on the road due to issues with the schoolÕ s gym, found its offense in the second quarter, but Seton Catholic would never relinquish its lead.

Kelli Ryan paced the Knights with 17 points and Gretchen Zalis had 11 more to cap off a second place finish behind Moriah in Division II play.

WillsboroÕ s Trina Bigelow went for a team-high 15 points, Taylor Gough scored eight, and seniors Tory Wade and Amanda Henrichs each had two.

Moriah 72, Elizabethtown-Lewis 24 PORT HENRY Ñ The Vikings took care of business against the Division II third-place Lions on Feb. 12 with a 72-24 Senior Night victory.

Madison Stahl led all scorers with 25 points, Caitlin Pelkey had 13 and Helee Calabrese added 10 more in the win.

Moriah held Elizabethtown-Lewis to single-digit scoring in each quarter, though the home team had the benefit of not facing the top scorer in the league in Jasmin Barnes.

Emma Disogra handled a bulk of the LionsÕ offense with 17 points and Tamara Wescott had four more.

Bowling Section VII Championship Ñ Boys PLATTSBURGH Ñ Jonathan Bowman rolled a 762 series to help Peru to the sectional crown in CVAC bowling Feb. 14.

Bowman added another series of 688 and Kyle Mendofik a two-series total of 1,387 as Peru tallied 6,203 points as a team, ahead of AuSable ValleyÕ s 5,710 and SaranacÕ s 5,658.

The Patriots’ second-place finish was led by Noah Martineau, Brendan Ano and Tyler Atkins, who finished with two-series

scores of 1,231, 1,190 and 1,179, narrowly topping the Chiefs.

SaranacÕ s Chris Fall did all he could do for the team with a strong total of 1,296 pins.

In fourth place was Ticonderoga, followed by Beekmantown and PeruÕ s second team. Plattsburgh took seventh place, AuSable ValleyÕ s two grabbed eight and Northeastern Clinton ninth.

Moriah, Saranac (2), Ticonderoga (2), Plattsburgh (2), Beekmantown (2), Northeastern Clinton (2) Nd Moriah (2) rounded out 10th through 16th place.

Section VII Championship Ñ Girls PLATTSBURGH Ñ Sara MunsonÕ s two-series total of 1,217 helped Beekmantown to the CVAC sectional crown in bowling Feb. 14, nearly 400 pins ahead of second-place Ticonderoga.

Alyza Agoney had one of the best days in girls competition, rolling a combined 1,151 to bolster the EaglesÕ score.

A combined series score of 1,152 by Cheyenne Tuthill led the Sentinels girls to a runner-up finish just 126 pins ahead of Peru.

The Indians’ Katherine Clark finished the day with a two-series total of 1,022 and Briaunna Varno was close behind with a 1,013 total.

Madison Dumas helped Northeastern Clinton to a fourthplace finish with a 1,100 while teammate Sabrina Phair finished the day with 1,019 pins.

Plattsburgh, which wrapped up the day in fifth place, got a strong 1,026 from Jessica Shaffer.

AuSable Valley finished in sixth place, followed by Saranac, Moriah and Willsboro.

Indoor track PLATTSBURGH Ñ In an indoor track season where Saranac Boys Girls 1. Plattsburgh 176.5 1. Beekmantown 126.5 2. Saranac 137.5 2. Plattsburgh 121 3. Ticonderoga 97 3. Saranac 120.5 4. Beekmantown 56 4. Ticonderoga 81 5. Peru 24 5. Seton Catholic 34 6. EKMW 13 6. Peru 30 7. AuSable Valley 12 7. AuSable Valley 16 8. Seton Catholic 8 8. EKMW 0 was the closest to a clear-cut favorite, neither its boys or girls team came out on top in sectionals Feb. 14.

Instead, it was the Plattsburgh boys and Beekmantown girls who came out on top to cap off CVAC competition.

BOYS INDOOR TRACK Jeriqho Gadway grabbed two first-place finishes for the Hornets in the 3,200 meter run and the 1,600 meter run, while teammate Connor Cota finished just behind in the 1,600 for second.

Jacob Jabout took second in the 3,200 for Plattsburgh as well.

Plattsburgh also had a strong showing in the long jump, lead

by Damian Bruce with a 20Õ 4.25Ó jump, just inches ahead of his teammate Luke-Jay Phillips.

Bruce also took first place in the triple jump.

The Saranac boys were led by, once again, Justin Liechty. He took first in the 600 meter run and high jump. The Chiefs also took first in the 1,600 meter relay, run by Liechty, Connor Madden, Ben Bova and Mason Martin.

Madden, Kolby Kitterle, Logan Clark and John Galarneau grabbed tops in the 3,200 relay for Saranac as well, while Colby Russel won the shot put.

Ticonderoga’s third-place finish came with help from three individual wins. Marcus Moser won the 300 meter run and 55 meter dash while Shawn Silliman took first in the 55 meter hurdles.

Other individual winners include EKMWÕ s Jonathan Gay in the 1,000 meter run and BeekmantownÕ s 640 meter relay team

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Wrestling

of Brogan Arthur, Nathan Handy, Matthew Villa and Daryn Nephew.

Peru 61, AuSable Valley 16 Though the Indians had already sealed their CVAC regular season wrestling title, they put a bow on it with a 61-16 win over the Patriots at home Feb. 10.

Peru won all but three matches, one of those coming by forfeit.

Six Indians wrestlers won via pin; Brandon Goddeau (113), Colin Hogan (126), Nick Bushey (145), Jordan Bushey (195) and Miles-Norris Davis (220).

Eathan Feazelle (152) won by fall while Gaige Cosme (120) earned a 9-3 decision and John Gallo (138) came out by medical default.

AuSable ValleyÕ s Kenny Rivers (285) won via pin in just 1:13 while Desmond Fout (160) won by medical default.

GIRLS INDOOR TRACK In girlsÕ competition, the top three couldnÕ t have been bunched much closer. Beekmantown’s 126.5 was good for first overall, followed by a narrow two-three finish between Plattsburgh (121 points) and Saranac (120.5 points).

The EaglesÕ Kirsten Villemaire won the 1,000 meter run while Kallie Villemaire took home best time in the 300 meter. Kallie Villemaire added a first-place finish in the long jump with a leap of 16Õ .25Ó .

Beekmantown grabbed second and third in the shot put behind Jerika LaValley and Maggie Chauvin as well as runner-ups in the 1,500 and 600 meter (Kirsten Villemaire), 640 meter relay, high jump (Kallie Villemaire).

The Hornets, who edged the Chiefs by just half a point, got wins in the 600 meter by Claire Deshaies and shot put by Briana Coon.

Deshaies also took home second in the 55 meter dash and 300 meter as well. Lee Cyphers was runner up in the triple jump and the Hornets also grabbed second in the 3,200 meter relay.

SaranacÕ s Lexi Blockson, Abby Cerne, Elysha OÕ Connel and Victoria Yip won the 3,200 meter relay. Desiree Dashnaw gave the Chiefs a win in the triple jump with a distance of 31Õ 8.5Ó .

Elsewhere in girlsÕ competition, TiconderogaÕ s Lillith Ida won the 55 meter hurdles and high jump while Seton Catholic picked up a pair of wins from Margaret Champagne (1,500 meter) and Sofia DeJordy (3,000 meter).

VALLEY NEWS ATHLETES In addition to Jonathan GayÕ s 1,000 meter run, a handful of area athletes had strong showings in sectionals.

Both the AuSable Valley boysÕ and girlsÕ teams took seventh place in team standings. Head coach Sean Ganter was pleased with his young teamsÕ performances. Ò Many of these times and distances were personal and/or season bests,Ó explained the coach. Ò Several other athletes stepped up bests as well. The team, consisting largely of young and new participants, came together at the right time to deliver a good showing for the school and community.Ó The best finish by the school came in the 640 meter relay, a third-place finish run by Briana Williams, Hailey Christiansen,

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suppose it’s one of the most common afflictions of age, and it likely explains our unrelenting desire to return to familiar, natural surroundings. When we are in such surroundings we experience a comfortable degree of familiarity, which explains why we gravitate there in the first place.

As children, we had our own special places, where we could find comfort, and nobody could find us.

It may have been in the hollow of an old tree, a popular swimming hole, or at the base of a soaring cliff.

Wherever it could be found, the location likely provided an escape from the regular din of being a responsible kid, and a place to hide out when Dad got the belt out.

Often, the term Ô responsibleÕ just didnÕ t mesh very well with the concept of being a kid. It often seemed responsible behavior was at the opposite end of the spectrum when considering natural creativity and curiosities which included items such as slingshots, apple-flingers, bottle rockets and homemade bow and arrows. All of these items are considered dangerous weapons under current day standards.

Despite such challenging times, we managed to survive maelstroms of disaster with most of our toes, eyes, fingers and ears intact. There’s no doubt we took our share of chances, and broke many branches. We also disregarded a whole slew of rules in the process, but in the end, we always returned with our eyes intact, and the majority of our natural appendages appropriately attached.

Although we didnÕ t know it at the time, the dangerous adventuring, risk taking and childhood shenanigans was actually good for us. It taught us to be independent, and to exercise good judgment on occasion, (although that part of the equation is still debatable.)

Despite ever challenging educational standards, itÕ s interesting to note recent research that indicates children who learn and play outdoors are enriched personally and academically in many ways, with improved attention spans, enhanced creativ-

Patriots head coach Sean Ganter “couldn’t be happier” with his young team’s work and performance in the indoor track sectionals.

Photo by Andrew Johnstone

Hannah Lawrence and Brinn Peck. They finished the relay in 1:40.2.

Peck also took fourth in the 300 meter (47.4 seconds) and eighth in the 55 meter dash (7.9 seconds), while Christiansen grabbed seventh in the 600 with a 1:56.9. Rachel Ford added a seventh-place finish in the triple jump (28’2.5”).

The boys also had a strong relay showing, finishing with a 4:20.2, fourth-place finish in the 1,600 relay behind Malte Werner, Logan Brown, David Vicaro and Zachary Lawrence.

Lawrence also took sixth in the 3,200 meter run with a 12:32.2 and Werner seventh in the 300 with a 42.9.

Eric Potthast finished in eighth in the 55 meter hurdles with an 11.7 and David Vicaro eighth in the 600 meter (1:40.0). Ò They worked very hard this season and capitalized on it at the team championship meet,Ó said Ganter. Ò I couldnÕ t be happier.Ó

ity, increased academic success, improved reading comprehension, higher levels of self-discipline, language and social skills.

IÕ ll also add that we were very good at accessing our own, realistic abilities, even when that knowledge was acquired through the painful process of trial and error.

Outdoors was where wild things belonged and as kids we were regularly included in the mix, regardless of the season. There was no such thing as artificial intelligence or virtual reality, and nothing was sanitized for our protection. We exercised our wild, feral genes at will and boredom was never a concern.

Winter brought on the annual snowball wars, with just enough snow left over to toss at passing cars. The snowbanks averaged at least ten feet tall, or so it seemed.

We skated on rivers or ponds all weekend long, and disputes were a resolved by the oldest or toughest kid, after which we got on with whatever game was at hand. I suppose the real reason my generation enjoyed being outdoors so much was due to the fact that outdoor recreation was about the only form of recreation available.

Rewilding America’s Youth

Ò RewildingÓ is a term commonly used to describe efforts intended to introduce or reintroduce an indigenous species to their original habitats.

The process has proven successful in restoring a variety of native birds to the Adirondacks including bald eagles, peregrine falcons, Common loons, and wild turkey.

Currently, DEC is considering similar efforts to restore populations of spruce grouse aka Fool Hens, to the region.

Section VII Championship 1. Peru 175.5 2. Northern Adirondack 139 3. Beekmantown 133 4. Saranac 122 5. AuSable Valley 59 BEEKMANTOWN Ñ With four individual and the Champion of Champions, the Peru Indians picked up the sectional crown in wrestling Feb. 14.

Led by Jordan Bushey (170), who was bestowed the top honor, Peru capped off a perfect CVAC season with a team win when it mattered most.

In addition to BusheyÕ s win, Carson Dobozy (99) and Brandon Goddeau (113) collected wins via pin and Colin Hogan (126) earned a 10-1 decision over Brandon Yip. Northern AdirondackÕ s Roland Lapoint (120), Austin Trombley (145), Colin Labombard (152) and Leon Riley (182) all collected decision wins to help the team to its second-place finish.

LapointÕ s came at 10-1, Trombley 3-2, Labombard 4-1 and Riley 5-3 in the runner-up performance.

Beekmantown, which took third place, had champions in Casey Provost (132), Ethan Bacon (138), Gage Cook (195) and Clay Watts (285). Bacon and Cook pinned their opponents.

Saranac also had three winners via pin in Jacob Nolan (106), Will Marcil (160) and Paul Herrera (220).

AuSable Valley placed two wrestlers in the finals of their weight class, but both lost tight decisions. Joe Leclair (132) lost a 2-0 decision and Kenny Rivers (285) a 3-2.

Such efforts have been responsible for successfully bringing back a host of native aquatic species including lake whitefish, walleye, landlocked salmon, and several heritage strains of Adirondack brook trout.

Beaver were actually the first native species Ò rewildedÓ in the Adirondacks, and the inaugural effort occurred well before a term for the process had even been coined.

A number of landscape species such as moose have naturally returned to the Park as roadless, wilderness areas continue to provide refuge areas across the region.

There are also a wide variety of iconic Adirondack species that may eventually be considered for similar rewilding efforts including landscape predators such as lynx, cougar, and wolf.

In order for this to happen, there are three key elements that need to b in place including a large, trackless, protected core reserve and a number of wildlife corridors that offer the necessary connectivity for keystone species to become established.

In addition to core areas and connectivity, there also needs to be a keystone carnivore that can regulate and provide balance within the ecosystem.

Algonquin Park, located in Ontario, Canada has the closest population of large-scale predators, with several red wolf packs.

It is interesting to note a cougar was recently discovered in the southern reaches of the province, near Ottawa.

There is also potential for a wildlife corridor to connect the Adirondacks to Algonquin.

with wild animals. They donÕ t attend outdoor programs, and many are not allowed to go outdoors unattended.

Although they are able to recognize nearly 1,000 corporate logos by the age of 9, they are unable to identify more than 10 common garden plants and animals.

Life has become overly artificial and sanitized, as we strive to protect our kids from the very things that can be of greatest joy. A 2006 study commissioned by Corus Entertainment reveals that 7- to 12-year-olds spend an average of nearly 11 hours a day on media of some sort, mainly television and the Internet.

For the health of the planet, and those who hope to live here in the future, parents and educators must make concerted efforts to reconnect kids with the natural world, before itÕ s too late.

Joe Hackett is a guide and sportsman residing in Ray Brook. Contact him at brookside18@adelphia. net.

Wild Things

Rewilding is a term that is often used to describe the process of reintroducing animals or plants to their original habitat or to a similarly wild habitat. The purpose of such effort is return the land and inhabitants to a more natural state. It has been proven successful in many ecosystems around the world especially when the efforts are focused on protecting or reintroducing apex predators and keystone species.

Rewilding often requires ecological restoration or wilderness engineering to restore connectivity between fragmented protected areas, and the reintroduction of predators where extirpated.

If such efforts have proven successful with a variety of wild animals; thereÕ s no reason to believe similar results could not be achieved with the reintroduction or rewilding of apex predators.

In this regard, IÕ m not talking about cougars, wolves or bears. Rather, IÕ m proposing to rewild children in the effort to make them more comfortable in the woods and on the waters.

As has been reported previously, the average elementary school kid no longer comes in contact

A father and son investigate a fissure found on a huge glacial erratic. Parents and educators must make concerted efforts to introduce children to the treasures and pleasures of traveling in the outdoors.

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ELIZABETHTOWN — Teen Rec Use. Elizabethtown Social Center. 3 to 9 p.m.

Ongoing: Every Tuesday and Thursday

ELIZABETHTOWN — YogaFit, Ellen DuBois. 4:30 p.m. Elizabethtown Social Center. $5. ELCS students free 12 and up.

Details: elizabethtownsocialcenter.org/calendar, 873-6408.

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Through Feb. 17.

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Every Wednesdays

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WHALLONSBURG — A six-week indoor play gym. Ages birth through five. Whallonsburg Grange Hall. 9:30 a.m. to noon. Free. Six Saturdays. Through Saturday, Feb. 28.

WESTPORT — “Kingdom Man”. Ministry Center behind Westport Federated Church. 10:30 a.m. Six mornings, through March 14. Everyone welcome.

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ELIZABETHTOWN — Zumba, Kye Turner. 5 p.m. Elizabethtown Social Center. $5. ELCS students free 12 and up. Details: elizabethtownsocialcenter.org/calendar, 873-6408.

ELIZABETHTOWN — Zumba, Karin DeMuro. 5:30 p.m. TurboKick, Kye Turner varies monthly. Elizabethtown Social Center. Zumba $5, TurboKick $7, ELCS students free 12 and up.

Details: elizabethtownsocialcenter.org/calendar, 873-6408.

ELIZABETHTOWN — Celebrate Recovery. Adirondack Outreach, 209 Water Street. 5:45 p.m. $3 pp dinner. 6:15 p.m.

Large Group, 7:10 p.m. Small Group, 7:45 p.m. End / Open Cafe.

WESTPORT — Cub Scouts pack 63 meeting. WADA Building. 6:30 p.m. Grades 1 through 6. Details: troop8063@gmail. com.

WESTPORT — Boy Scouts troop 63 meeting. WADA Build-

WHALLONSBURG — Play Gym. Whallonsburg Grange Hall.

Age birth to 5. Free

Saturday, Feb. 21

WESTPORT — Children’s Olympian Bible Club, Sledding and Pizza Party. Westport Bible Church. 4 to 6 p.m. Free, open children grades 1 to 6. Bring own sled.

WHALLONSBURG — CV Film Series, Birdman. Whallonsburg Grange Hall. 7:30 p.m. $10 adults, $5 under 18.

ELIZABETHTOWN — Story/Craft Hour. Elizabethtown Library. 1 until 2 p.m. Ages 3 to 5. Details: 873-2670.

WHALLONSBURG — Champlain Valley Film Series, ‘Bird Man’.

Whallonsburg Grange Hall. 7:30 p.m. $6 adults, $3 under 18.

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Saturday, Feb. 21 and Sunday, Feb. 22 TUPPER LAKE — Fire and Ice Festival. Tupper Lake

Sunday, Feb. 22

VERMONTVILLE — Adirondack Goat Club. Vermontville Town Hall, 7 Cold Brook Rd. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 23

LAKE PLACID — ‘Ms. Colter’, Lake Placid Institute Book Club. Lake Placid Public Library. 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 24

WHALLONSBURG — Lyceum series “Glory Days: The Diary of Whallonsburg Farmer Charles Stafford”. Whallonsburg Grange Hall. 7:30 p.m. $5, students free.

Wednesday, Feb. 25

LAKE PLACID — Paint & Sip Series, Jessie Furnia. Bookstore Plus. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $30 pp. Preregistration required, space limited. Details: thebookstoreplus.com, 523-2950.

LAKE PLACID — Windows 8.1, cloud programs classes, Chris Lawrence. Lake Placid Public Library. Windows 8.1: 9:30 until 11:30 a.m. “The Cloud”: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Details: 523-3200.

Thursday, Feb. 26

PLATTSBURGH — Control of Hazard Energy (LockOut/ TagOut). North Country Chamber of Commerce. 8 a.m. to noon. $12.

WESTPORT — Essex County Soil, Water Conservation District Erosion, Sediment Control training, Dave Reckahn. Essex County Fairgrounds, 3 Sisco St. 8 a.m. to noon. $75. Registration deadline Wednesday, Feb. 25. Details: 962-8225, essexswcd@westelcom.com.

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Lera Capital Dev. Group Edge of the Lake Mulligan, Mary et. al.

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Battel, Dorothy Block, Andrew & Susan Smith, William & Mara Smith, William & Mara Olson, Rita Towne, John Dukett, Debra Chartrand, O Joseph Ausable Valley Habitat Adk. Community Housing

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Lopp, Brian, Melinda Ritaccio, Anthony et. al.

Smith, William & Mara Longo, Jason & MaryBeth Woods, Douglas & Pamela Borghi, Robert & Joy Provost, James & Kristi Adk. Community housing Aubin, Andrew & Kathryn

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LEGALS SEALED BIDS will be received as set forth in instructions to bidders until 10:30 a.m. on March 12, 2015 at the NYSDOT, Contract Management Bureau, 50 WOLF RD, 1ST FLOOR, SUITE 1CM, ALBANY, NY 12232 and will be publicly opened and read.

Bids may also be submitted via the internet using Bid Express (www.bidx.com).

A certified or cashier's check payable to the NYS Dept. of Transportation for thesum specified in the proposal or a bid bond, FORM CONR 391, representing 25% of the bid total, must accompany each bid. NYSDOT reserves the right to reject any or allbids.

Electronic documents and Amendments are posted to www.dot.ny.gov/doing-business/opportunities/const-noticesElectronic documents and Amendments are posted to www.dot.ny.gov/doing-business/opportunities/const-notices Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all Amendments are incorporated into its bid. To receive notification of Amendments via e-mail you must submit a request to be placed on

SEALED BIDS will be received as set forth in instructions to bidders until 10:30 a.m. on March 12, 2015 at the NYSDOT, Contract Management Bureau, 50 WOLF RD, 1ST FLOOR, SUITE 1CM, ALBANY, NY 12232 and will be publicly opened and read.

Bids may also be submitted via the internet using Bid Express (www.bidx.com).

A certified or cashier's check payable to the NYS Dept. of Transportation for thesum specified in the proposal or a bid bond, FORM CONR 391, representing 25% of the bid total, must accompany each bid. NYSDOT reserves the right to reject any or allbids.

Electronic documents and Amendments are posted to www.dot.ny.gov/doing-business/opportunities/const-noticesElectronic documents and Amendments are posted to www.dot.ny.gov/doing-business/opportunities/const-notices Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all Amendments are incorporated into its bid. To receive notification of Amendments via e-mail you must submit a request to be placed on the Planholders List at www.dot.ny.gov/doingbusiness/opportunities/c onst-planholder.

Amendment may have been issued prior to your placement on the Planholders list.

NYS Finance Law restricts communication with NYSDOT on procurements and contact can only be made with designated persons.

Contact with non-designated persons or otherinvolved Agencies will be considered a serious matter and may result in disqualification. Contact Maria Tamarkin (518) 457-8403.

Contracts with 0% Goals are generally single operation contracts, where sub-contracting is not expected, and may present direct bidding opportunities for Small Business Firms, including, but not limited to, D/W/MBEs. The Contractor must comply with the Regulation relative to non-discrimination infederallyassisted programs of the USDOT 49 CFR 21.

Please call (518) 4573583 if a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the letting.

SEALED BIDS will be received as set forth in instructions to bidders until 10:30 a.m. on March 12, 2015 at the NYSDOT, Contract Management Bureau, 50 WOLF RD, 1ST FLOOR, SUITE 1CM, ALBANY, NY 12232 and will be publicly opened and read.

Bids may also be submitted via the internet using Bid Express (www.bidx.com).

A certified or cashier's check payable to the NYS Dept. of Transportation for thesum specified in the proposal or a bid bond, FORM CONR 391, representing 25% of the bid total, must accompany each bid. NYSDOT reserves the right to reject any or allbids.

Electronic documents and Amendments are posted to www.dot.ny.gov/doing-business/opportunities/const-noticesElectronic documents and Amendments are posted to www.dot.ny.gov/doing-business/opportunities/const-notices Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all Amendments are incorporated into its bid. To receive notification of Amendments via e-mail you must submit a request to be placed on the Planholders List at www.dot.ny.gov/doingbusiness/opportunities/c onst-planholder.

Amendment may have been issued prior to your placement on the Planholders list.

NYS Finance Law restricts communication with NYSDOT on procurements and contact can only be made with designated persons.

Contact with non-designated persons or otherinvolved Agencies will be considered a serious matter and may result in disqualification. Contact Maria Tamarkin (518) 457-8403.

Contracts with 0% Goals are generally single operation contracts, where sub-contracting is not expected, and may present direct bidding opportunities for Small Business Firms, including, but not limited to, D/W/MBEs. The Contractor must comply with the Regulation relative to non-discrimination infederallyassisted programs of the USDOT 49 CFR 21.

Please call (518) 4573583 if a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the letting.

BIDDERS SHOULD BE ADVISED THAT AWARD OF THESE CONTRACTS MAY BE CONTINGENT UPON THE PASSAGE OF A BUDGET APPROPRIATION BILLBY THE LEGISLATURE AND GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK Reg. 01, Sam Zhou, Regional Director, 50 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12232 D262907, PIN 1BOW.0A, Essex Co., Multiple Bridge Replacements on NYS Rte. 73 in the Town of Keene., Bid Deposit $1,500,000.00.

Goals: DBE 8% VN-02/21-02/28/20152TC-73592 EAT SIMPLY, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/20/15.

Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1983 Saranac Ave., Lake Placid, NY 12946, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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EAT SIMPLY, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/20/15.

Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1983 Saranac Ave., Lake Placid, NY 12946, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

VN-02/21-03/28/20156TC-73637 THE TOWN OF LEWIS will move their March Regular Town Board meeting from March 10th to March 24 at 7PM. Dave Blades Town Supervisor VN-02/21/2015-1TC73584 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF NORFOLK VENTURES, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 10/20/2004. Office Location: Essex County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon who process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 16 Stone Road, Lake Placid, NY 12946. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act.

VN-02/14-03/21/20156TC-73023 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

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

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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 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 12207. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

VN-01/24-02/28/20156TC-71346 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: Subalpine Coffee LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on January 5, 2015. Office Location: Essex County. The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: PO Box 178, Keene NY 12942. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be formed including with or without limitation, providing high-quality coffee beverages and associated consumables in and around the High Peaks region of the Adirondack Park, and

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: Subalpine Coffee LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on January 5, 2015. Office Location: Essex County. The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: PO Box 178, Keene NY 12942. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be formed including with or without limitation, providing high-quality coffee beverages and associated consumables in and around the High Peaks region of the Adirondack Park, and engaging in any and all activities necessary or incidental to the foregoing.

VN-01/31-03/07/20156TC-71555 THE WHITEMAN AGENCY LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/15/14. Office in Essex Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLC 123 Tadds Way Saranac Lake, NY 12983. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

VN-01/17-02/21/20156TC-70925

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