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This Week ESSEX

Theories, intrigue hangs over Owls Head as police tighten net

Who ever forgets their first love?

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Members of the Au Sable Forks Volunteer Fire Department work the kitchen on Sunday, June 21 as part of their ongoing Big Breakfast series. Big changes are underway for the department as they move forward on a multi-phase plan to completely overhaul the facility on School Lane in Au Sable Forks.

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Garcia announces candidacy for Supreme Court

Saranac Lake ArtWalk kicks off 17th year

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EPA: Trout and salmon are vanishing

SARANAC LAKE Ñ A young man on the street corner, clad top to bottom in a white suit with red pinstripes, strummed a bass while another read words off a notebook in a way befit for a poetry slam.

Beside the two, a woman clicking away at a typewriter, the clacks and zips in odd harmony with the deep notes and flow of words.

Just another Saranac Lake ArtWalk.

The event kicked off its 17th year on June 18, with performers of all mediums taking to the streets while area businesses kept the doors open into the evening.

Tim Fortune, the manager of Saranac Lake ArtWorks, took a moment outside his gallery, Small Fortune Studio, to talk about the event. Ò ItÕ s helped create an arts identity in Saranac Lake,Ó Fortune said. Ò People from Montreal, Plattsburgh, Rochester, theyÕ re aware.Ó The oil and watercolor painter went on to explain that some people donÕ t have the comfort level to walk into an art gallery Ñ so why not bring the gallery into the streets? The ArtWalk provides an equal opportunity for exposure for those with or without galleries.

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Theresa Hartford was one of a handful of musical draws spread across Saranac Lake for the summer’s first of four ArtWalk events. Bandshells at both Berkeley Green, where Hartford played, and Riverside Park will feature live music on the third Thursday of July, August and September.

OWLS HEAD Ñ ItÕ s become a familiar routine: A resident noticed something amiss, picked up the phone and called in a tip.

At the other end, an official disconnected the line and mobilized the troops.

Soon, helicopters whirred overhead as search beams cut through the clouds and caravans of official vehicles skulked through previously sedate communities.

Now, in this remote pocket of the northern Adirondacks, armed officials man the fields and roads, shotguns and semiautomatic weapons pointed skyward.

Officials confirmed Monday that DNA matching the two killers who escaped from a maximum security prison more than two weeks ago was found in a cabin in Mountain View, about 25 miles west of Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora.

Investigators believed the men had been there within the previous 48 hours.

And they believe the net is tightening.

At the Trailside Restaurant and Bar on Route 27, where the nightÕ s special was chicken wings for 60 cents a pop, residents took pulls from Budweisers, shot pool and discussed the manhunt that has now been dropped onto their doorsteps.

Owls Head is a place where not much happens, say residents.

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Essex to get “Love Letters” ESSEX — Who ever forgets their first love?

Upcoming Essex Theatre Company production A.R. GurneyÕ s Ò Love LettersÓ is a disarmingly funny and unforgettably emotional portrait about the powerful connection of love.

Two friends, rebellious Melissa Gardner and straight-arrow Andrew Makepeace Ladd III have exchanged notes, cards and letters with each other for over 50 years. When they were both seven years old, Andrew wrote his first letter to Melissa to tell her she looked like a lost princess. From second grade, through summer vacations, to college, and well into adulthood, they have spent a lifetime discussing their hopes and ambitions, dreams and disappointments, victories and defeats. But long after the letters are done, the real question remains: Have they made the right choices or is the love of their life only a letter away?

The showÕ s onstage couple is performed by real-life couple Pam and Tom Lavin. Pam and Tom Lavin have been married 17 years. The couple share a love of theatre; in fact, Tom proposed to Pam on stage during the curtain call of a musical in which she directed him.

They started working together on shows with Peru Music Theatre. Pam serving as the Musical Director and Tom as the Producer and Director. In 2000 they founded Adirondack Regional Theatre (ART), a group which has become a staple of North Country summers. Together they have been responsible for over thirty productions with ART. Over these productions only once did they appear on stage together. Ò What drew us to the play is that it is a tale of unrequited love between soul mates,Ó said Tom. Ò The beauty of this play displays the power of the written word alone, without any complicat-

ed props, costumes or staging, as it portrays an unforgettable life-long romance,Ó said Pam. Both actors are well known for their performances and participation in the arts in the North Country. Pam sings with Northern Adirondack Vocal Ensemble (NAVE) and was last seen on stage as Sister Mary Hubert in the Amazing Grace PlayersÕ production of Ò NuncrackersÓ . Tom appeared recently in Dr Richard FrostÕ s original play Ò Battling in PlattsburghÓ as General Zebulon Pike. Ò Love LettersÓ is presented as a limited run for the Essex Theatre Company at the Masonic Lodge on Lakeshore Rd in Essex NY, July 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 7 pm with matinees on July 12 and 19 at 2 pm. Tickets are $12 and are available by phone: (518) 526-4520, email:

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New principal named for ELCS

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ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ Robert Witkiewicz, a teacher from Northern Adirondack Central School, has been named the new Principal of Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School, effective July 1, 2015.

Witkiewicz joins the district upon the retirement of administrator Cheryl Hutchins. Witkiewicz was unanimously appointed by the Board of Education on June 9 to a three-year probationary appointment, with an initial salary of $85,000.

Witkiewicz was selected from a pool of 16 candidates, according to Superintendent Scott Osborne, and met with students, parents, teachers, and staff from the school, along with the school board. All stakeholder groups identified Witkiewicz as a “best match” for the school district. Ò Rob Witkiewicz impressed us with his poise, his warmth, his knowledge of instruction, his thoughtfulness about students and his confidence in his leadership style,” Osborne said. “We’re looking forward to having him join our school community.Ó Witkiewicz brings 27 years of teaching experience to his new role as the schoolÕ s principal.

Through the search process, Osborne noted that WitkiewiczÕ s knowledge of curriculum, instruction and assessment were key in his selection. Ò Northern Adirondack is a very strong school district, and Rob Witkiewicz was a part of their efforts; we’re fortunate to have Rob Witkiewicz be a part of our team. I believe he’ll fit in very well and hit the ground running with our students, their families, and our staff.Ó Informal orientation sessions are being planned for June when Mr. Witkiewicz visits the school; the new principal will be introduced to the school community during late August.

Twenty students from CV-TEC Mineville were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society on March 19. The NTHS recognizes outstanding student achievement in career and technical education and promotes excellence in workforce education. To qualify for NTHS membership, students must be recommended by their teacher and have exemplary grades and attendance. During the induction ceremony, students lit candles representing the qualities of NTHS members: skill, honesty, service, responsibility, scholarship, citizenship and leadership. Inductees include, back from left, Matthew Schrauf (Westport), Jeremy Murcray (Moriah), Colin Brace, Brandon Dumas (Keene), Skyler Torrey (Ticonderoga), Jesse Napper (Elizabethown-Lewis), Mary Cole (Crown Point); front from left, Carrie Armstrong (Moriah), Christina Guertin, Chantel St. Denis (Elizabethtown-Lewis), Donald Westerkamp (Westport), Celena Madill (Moriah), Kayla Patenaude (Moriah), Jade Rule (Schroon Lake), William Gonyo (Ticonderoga), Sadie Williams (Moriah) and Emilee Roberts (Moriah). Not pictured are Chad Hay (Crown Point), Cole Mars (Ticonderoga) and Jacob McCoy (Schroon Lake). Dee Seguin was also inducted as an honorary member to acknowledge her support of the Cosmetology program. Dr. Grace Stay, principal of CV-TEC Mineville, noted the importance of strong business connections to the success of Career and Technical Education programs.

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Kestrels take flight

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com ESSEX Ñ They peered out from their crates: Kestrels, two of them, fresh from the Adirondack Wildlife Refuge.

The Wilmington-based organization nursed them back to health after the duo sustained injuries that put them out of commission.

Jay White held one and Wendy Hall held the other.

In a few moments, they’d be released into White’s field.

The two met at the state legislatureÕ s Adirondack Day earlier this spring Ñ White and Hall, not the kestrels Ñ and decided that the agriculture and wildlife fields could be doing more to work together.

Kestrels, the smallest members of the falcon family, live in open farmland-type environments, grasslands ringed by trees that provide leafy perches.

Down below squirm grubs.

White and his wife, Sarah, are in the process of establishing a vineyard on their land, a rolling expanse near the hamlet of Boquet.

TheyÕ d like their operation to be as sustainable as possible.

That means using creatures like the kestrels as natural pest control, snatching mice and moles and carrying them skyward as opposed to using poison bait, which would leave chemicals in the soil.

White floated the idea of a possible satellite sanctuary in the future, a melding of the minds. Ò We want to provide a good habitat for all kinds of animals that theyÕ re rehabilitating, and if we can provide that kind of habitat, and be an example of sustainable environmental practices and having very minimal impact on the environment, I think

Aspiring vineyard owners Jay and Sarah White have paired with the Adirondack Wildlife Refuge to offer a home for a pair of rehabilitated kestrels.

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itÕ s a win-win for both of us,Ó said White.

While kestrels arenÕ t endangered, their habitats are shrinking, said Hall.

The White property will be a wonderful fit for them, she said, should the birds choose to stick around. Ò ThereÕ s probably a good amount of rodents and insects that they can thrive on,Ó said Hall.

And then it was time Ñ freedom after several months spent on the mend.

The crate door swung open and a bird took flight, soaring high into the cloudless sky before settling in a copse of poplar trees.

And then the other. Wobbly at first, it circled the landscape before joining its mate. Ò Cheep cheep,Ó they said.

Garcia throws hat in ring for Supreme Court One of four candidates seeking Fourth District judgeship

LAKE GEORGE/PORT HENRY Ñ The Former District Attorney of Essex County has put her hat back into the political ring, announcing a run for state Supreme Court.

Julie Garcia, who served as DA in Essex County between 2006 and 2010, has announced her candidacy for one of two Supreme Court justice positions that are up for election in the Fourth Judicial District. Ò ItÕ s nice to have lived and worked around the district,Ó she said. Ò I have a lot of experience with different kinds of cases.Ó Garcia, a Moriah native who ran under both the Republican and Democratic lines as DA, will seek the Fourth District seat as a Democrat.

She has received several endorsements early in her candidacy, the most recent coming from the Warren County Democratic Committee, who also endorsed Mark Blanchfield, a Schenectady City Court judge.

Along with Warren County, Garcia has also earned the blessing of Democratic committees

in Essex, Washington and Saratoga counties, and is seeking endorsements in the districtÕ s other counties.

Announced Republican candidates include Warren County Attorney Martin Auffredou and Mary Farley, a court attorney in St. Lawrence County for retiring Justice David Demarest.

Garcia, who currently lives in Lake George, works for the Glens Falls law firm Stanclift Ludemann Silvestri & McMorris with a law office in Port Henry, previously practiced law in Westport after her time as District Attorney.

She won the 2005 District Attorney race, earning the Republican Party endorsement over then incumbent Ron Briggs. She lost a bid for re-election in 2009 on the Democratic line after falling in the Republican primary to eventual winner and current Essex County DA Kristie Sprague.

A graduate of Albany Law School, she also worked as an assistant district attorney in Suffolk and Rensselaer counties before becoming Essex County district attorney.

Garcia stated she believes her wide-ranging experiences as a prosecutor and defense lawyer and lawyer handling civil cases in numerous counties in the district has prepared her for a run for Supreme Court, and is pleased with the

response her candidacy has gotten so far.

As part of her time as Essex County District Attorney, Garcia started the BEST Task Force to reduce drinking and driving and underaged drinking, not pleading down driving-while-intoxicated cases to the lesser driving while ability impaired when the offenderÕ s blood-alcohol content is higher than .10.

Through that, the county saw a huge jump in DWI convictions from last in 2006 to 41st in 2008, comparable to other North Country counties, with case loads ranging between 148 (2006) to 191 (2008).

The NYS Supreme CourtÕ s Fourth Judicial District covers 11 counties ranging from the Capital region the North Country, including St. Lawrence, Franklin, Clinton, Essex, Hamilton, Warren, Washington, Saratoga, Fulton, Montgomery and Schenectady counties.

A New York State Supreme Court justices serves a 14-year term with a $174,000 salary.

Moriah native Julie Garcia has announced her candidacy for the Fourth Judicial District of the New York State Supreme Court.

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Rulfs Orchard conjures up strawberry-full festival

By Teah Dowling

teah@denpubs.com PERU Ñ The 4th annual Rulfs Orchard Strawberry Festival will take place Saturday, June 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ò ItÕ s a great way to celebrate the strawberry season and to provide a fun filled event for our local community,Ó said Shannon Rulfs of Rulfs Orchard. Ò As the festival continues to grow, we had to add some additional entertainment.Ó The festival will now take place in a larger location, near the orchardÕ s corn maze across the dirt path to the petting zoo, to provide additional space for more fun.

As for strawberry goodies, the festival will have strawberry shortcake, cupcakes, shaped sugar cookies and smoothies, along with other Ò non-strawberryÓ goodies.

There will be not one, but two rounds of their annual strawberry shortcake eating contest with a TD Bank gift card awarded to the winners.

Along with the double eating contest, there will be two bounce houses and two additional tractors set up with wagons to drive people to the strawberry fields to pick berries, provided

by Country Dream Farms.

A farmersÕ market will be set up with a wide range of offerings from chair massages by Kristin Moore and Chad Hunkins and wine sampling to childrenÕ s books and homemade items.

This year, the festival has Prism Face Painting and a known favorite, Pipsqueak the Clown. Ò People should attend this event as a kickoff to summer and strawberry season,Ó said Amanda Whisher of Rulfs Orchard. Ò WeÕ ll have something for everyone, regardless of age, and this event is perfect for families who are looking for something different to do.Ó For more information, visit Rulfs OrchardÕ s Facebook event page Ò 4th Annual Strawberry Festival at Rulfs Orchard.Ó

Workers Karen Rulfs (left), Melanie Draper (middle) and Penny Bair (right) make and handout strawberry goodies during Rulfs Orchard’s third annual Strawberry Festival last June.

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On Campus Herkimer honors Emily Rascoe

HERKIMER Ñ Herkimer College awarded academic honors to Emily Katherine Rascoe of Westport. She is studying Travel and Events Management. She was one of 171 students named to the PresidentÕ s List for earning a grade point average of 3.80 or higher.

Canton’s recognize student achievements

CANTON Ñ SUNY Canton recognizes Hunter J. Mowery, Management, Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School 2012 graduate, Ben M. Breckenridge, Powersports Performance and Repair, Willsboro Central High School 2010 graduate, Zachary E. Hatha-

way, Management, AuSable Valley Central School 2006 graduate, Grant C. Strack, Sports Management, Saranac Lake High School 2013 graduate, Sierra Wimett, Veterinary Technology, Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School graduate, Austin Rdzanek, Graphic and Multimedia Design, Saranac Lake High School 2009 graduate, Aimee E. Savarie, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Saranac Lake High School 2005 graduate, Quinn M. Urquhart, Alternative and Renewable Energy Systems, Saranac Lake High School in 2013 graduate, Renee Marcotte, Homeland Security, Willsboro Central High School graduate, John C. Pollock, Homeland Security, Willsboro Central High School 2011 graduate for their outstanding achievement during the fall 2014 semester in receiving the PresidentÕ s List honors. Full-time students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Ò On behalf of the entire SUNY Canton community, IÕ d like to congratulate each of you on your academic success this semester,Ó said SUNY Canton President Zvi Szafran. Ò We applaud the hard work and perseverance youÕ ve demonstrated to attain this special recognition.Ó

SUNY Cortland adds to Dean’s List

CORTLAND Ñ SUNY Cortland has named Ryan Davis, a 2014 graduate of Westport Central School, a Fitness Development Major, to the DeanÕ s List. He is the son of Michael and Laurie Davis.

Hartwick adds Melendez to Dean’s List

ONEONTA Ñ Hartwick College has added Alexa Melendez, daughter of Roberto Melendez and Samantha Melendez of Westport, a nursing major, to the DeanÕ s List for the Fall 2014 semester. A student must be a full time student with a GPA of 3.5 or better. She will be graduating with her nursing degree this year.

MCPHS recognizes local student

BOSTON, MA Ñ MCPHS University is pleased to announce that Sidney Murphy, of Keeseville, and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, has been named to the DeanÕ s List

for the Fall 2014 semester. Sidney will graduate from the Boston, Massachusetts campus in 2016. The DeanÕ s List recognizes those students with a full-time course load who have achieved outstanding scholarship with a 3.5 GPA or higher for the academic term.

Robare named to Elmira Dean’s List

ELMIRA Ñ Adam Robare of Willsboro, has been named to the Elmira College DeanÕ s List for Term II, 2015. Full-time students who achieve a grade point average of 3.600 or higher at the end of any Term I or Term II are placed on the DeanÕ s List at the college.

Desrosier earns degree from Paul Smith’s

PAUL SMITHS Ñ Sarah Desrosier of Paradox, graduated from Paul SmithÕ s College in May 2015. Desrosier earned a bachelor of science degree in integrative studies from Paul SmithÕ s, which is located in the Adirondack Park of New York state.

Williams inducted to RIT Honor Society

ROCHESTER Ñ Caitlin Williams of Moriah was inducted into Rochester Institute of TechnologyÕ s Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society Monday, May 18. Williams is a biomedical photographic communications major in RITÕ s College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.

Suddeth, White added to Dean’s List

NORTHFIELD, VT Ñ Mallory Ann Sudduth and Corinne Elizabeth White, both of Westport, have been recognized on the deans list at Norwich University for the spring 2015 semester.

Paul Smith’s adds to Dean’s List, ADK Scholars

PAUL SMITHS Ñ Jeffrey Bigelow of Willsboro, Benjamin Bishop of Saranac Lake, Casey Bloch of Lake Placid, Daniel Cashin of Saranac Lake, Jessie Fischer of Saranac Lake, Erik Manning of Willsboro, Andrew Olcott of Saranac Lake, Derek Osgood of Saranac Lake, Laycee Peters of Wilmington, Adam Riquier of Keene, Lauren Scarpelli of Saranac Lake, William Rock of Willsboro were named to the DeanÕ s List at Paul SmithÕ s College during the spring 2015 semester. Each earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction. William Rock and Greer Gibian of Lake Placid was also named an Adirondack Scholar, having achieved a cumulative average of at least 3.8.

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Trout and salmon will vanish from Adirondacks and Catskills by 2100 without curbs on greenhouse gases

LAKE CLEAR Ñ All of the Adirondack ParkÕ s iconic trout and salmon fishing destinations and cold-water fisheries would disappear from the landscape by the end of the century without global action to prevent the climate from overheating the parkÕ s rivers, lakes and streams, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported late Monday.

According to the EPAÕ s study, global action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions would save 70 percent of our threatened trout and salmon from extinction.

The EPA’s report is titled Climate Change in the U.S.: Benefits of Global Action and can be found at http://www2.epa.gov/ cira.

It is a summary of the Climate Change Impacts and Risks Analysis (CIRA) project, a peer-reviewed study. It compares impacts in a future with significant global action on climate change to a future in which current greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise.

The report also predicts widespread damage to public health, clean water, electricity grids, roads and bridges, forestry, agriculture and coastal communities. Ò This report is shocking. Its map of trout and salmon habitat in the year 2100 shows a big blank space over the entire Adirondack Park,Ó said Adirondack Council Executive Director William C. Janeway. Ò Without immediate action to curb the warming climate, EPA is predicting that all Adirondack trout and salmon populations will be dead within 85 years. A change like that would fundamentally alter the nature of this park, its water, wildlife and the economy of the communities. The Adirondack Park would never be the same again. Ò That means all of New YorkÕ s trout and salmon will die. This is just one of the drastic and terrible changes our children and grandchildren would inherit from us if we do nothing. That would be a shameful legacy. We ought to be doing everything we can to avoid such a fate. We should start today.Ó Janeway noted that many Adirondack trout and salmon populations are genetically unique and valuable to the entire web of life in the park. They are food for loons and other iconic wildlife, while also serving as a top predator in the waters they inhabit.

Their loss would unravel the parkÕ s web of life.

Ò In terms of people, the loss of our trout and salmon would strike a horrendous blow to the Adirondack ParkÕ s tourism economy,” he explained. “The bass and sunfish that would replace trout and salmon are fun to catch, but they live almost everywhere. People will not drive hundreds of miles through the mountains to angle for the same fish that swim back home.”

Estimates of losses to communities that host trout or salmon waters run as high as $1.5 billion per year nationwide.

Acid rain has already taken a toll on the park’s fish, but recent, hard-won pollution reductions have saved many places. Others are on the mend and there is hope of recovery nearly everywhere, Janeway noted. Unbridled climate change would wipe out all of that progress, Janeway said.

EPA’s report states that freshwater fish, all trout and salmon habitat from Tennessee to New England, would be too warm to support native fish by 2100 without global action to curb greenhouse gases (GHG). With action to curb greenhouse gas could preserve trout in the Adirondacks approximately 70 percent of habitat for cold-water fish species that would otherwise be lost by the end of the century.

KEENE VALLEY Ñ East Branch Friends of the Arts (EBFA) is delighted to present Frank Sinatra, a Ò lecture in songÓ by talented singer/ pianist/actor Fred Miller on Friday, July 10 at 8 p.m. at the Keene Valley Congregational Church.

In a series of more than 60 Lectures-In-Song, Miller presents history, biography and psychology while sitting at the piano singing the superlative songs of his heroes from the Golden Era of popular music.

A perennial favorite, Miller has already taken his EBFA audiences down memory lane nine times, featuring Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Johnny Mercer, Rodgers & Hart, Alan Jay Lerner, Jerome Kern, the Gershwins, Frank Loesser and Jules Styne.

This summer, he will provide a musical and anecdotal overview of the legendary life and work of Sinatra, coinciding with the 100th year of his birth.

Moving rapidly from bobby soxer idol to film and recording star and throughout it all ceaselessly a subject of curiosity and controversy, Sinatra attained the rare status of American Icon; and like so many of his show business contemporaries, his star only shines brighter with the passage of time.

Suggested donation is $10 per person and students are free. For more information, call Fritz Sabbow at 576-4686 or email eastbranchfriendsofthearts@gmail.com

KEY FINDINGS Warming waters and changes in stream flow from climate change will alter the distribution of freshwater fisheries across the country. Without global GHG mitigation, cold-water species are projected to be replaced in many areas by less economically valuable fisheries over the course of the 21st century, especially in the Mountain West and Appalachia, including Catskill Park, Adirondack Park.

Habitat suitable for cold-water fisheries is estimated to decline nationally by approximately 62 percent through 2100 under the Reference but by only 12 percent under the Mitigation scenario.

Global GHG mitigation is projected to preserve cold-water habitat in most of Appalachia and the Mountain West.

GHG mitigation avoids an estimated $380 million to $1.5 billion in total recreational fishing damages through 2100 compared to the Reference (discounted at 3 percent).

The reportÕ s map shows that, without global action, there would be no trout habitat left in New York, or anywhere in the

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Northeast, except for a patch at the junction of the borders of New Hampshire, Maine and Quebec. See the map online at: http://www2.epa.gov/cira/climate-action-benefits-freshwaterfish#findings Ò We are thankful to the Obama Administration for providing this clear illustration of how climate change is harming the environment and the economy of the Adirondack Park and the entire nation,Ó Janeway said. Ò Which of us wants to explain to our grandchildren that we ignored this information and allowed these terrible things to happen?Ó The Adirondack CouncilÕ s mission is to ensure the ecological integrity and wild character of New YorkÕ s six-million-acre Adirondack Park. The council envisions an Adirondack Park comprised of core wilderness areas, surrounded by working forests and farms, and vibrant rural communities. Adirondack Council members live in all 50 United States.

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Our thoughts for area grads

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raduates, your time has finally come. No more gym, full-day/5-day a week classes or dreaded school lunches. For some of you, it may mean more math. For others, it could mean more home economics. For all, it means advice Ñ advice from parents, friends, teachers and mentors. Now itÕ s our turn: YouÕ re done. For those of you who have mapped out your life trajectory Ñ congrats. WeÕ re sure youÕ ll make all the right moves and be successful in your career path. Still unsure? There is no need to be alarmed. Go out there and gain some life experience, be it travel, working a dirty job or learning a vocational skill. After a year, if you decide to pursue higher education, you’ll find yourself more well-rounded and adjusted than your classmates who leapt headfirst into a diploma mill. Ñ R yan Edwards With high school graduations in full swing, many already have an idea of whatÕ s next Ñ at least whatÕ s in the short term, whether itÕ s college, trade school or right into a job. HereÕ s the thing: YouÕ re 18 (or so). YouÕ ve got time. You wouldnÕ t take out a loan for a house or car sight unseen, so why do the same for a potential career? Get your hands dirty, take risks, seek an internship or apprenticeship. Try before you buy, and have some fun doing so along the way. Ñ Andrew Johnstone Congrats, graduates! YouÕ re on your way to bigger and brighter things. For those of you going off to college, try new things. With college, the possibilities of what you can accomplish are endless. Start off slow your first year. Get a feel of your classes, teachers and homework load. Take a few electives and general education courses. Who knows? You might find interest in another field. As for the graduates jumping right into the workforce, get out and get experience. Even if you start out as a burger flipper or cashier, take it as an opportunity to build skills and work your way up. We all have to start somewhere. This is your time to start anew.

DonÕ t be afraid. ÑT eah Dowling Two pieces of advice come from one of the greatest Òs portsÓ speeches every given in my lifetime. The first is, “...Spend each day with some laughter and some thought, to get you’re emotions going. If you laugh, you think, and you cry, thatÕ s a full day. ThatÕ s a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, youÕ re going to have something special.Ó Make sure you take time out of everyday to reflect on the important things, the things that bring you emotion. Don’t spend your days as a robot going through the motions in college or a new career or whatever it may be. Make time to laugh with friends and family or find something you will see that will make you chuckle. Make time to think about life and all the possibilities it brings along with those who you affect and who affect you. While it may not be a full-on water works, make time everyday to feel your emotions.The second piece of advice from this same speech, given by Jim Valvano, is his most famous line: ÒD onÕ t give up. DonÕ t ever give up.Ó Ñ K eith Lobdell 您好. The relationship between the United States and Mainland China is fast becoming the worldÕ s most important bilateral relationship. The future is dotted with an increasing constellation of contact points between the two heavyweights, including the financial sector, education and tourism. Part of any successful career toolbox is cultivating the skills required to navigate between these two cultures. While thereÕ s no need to become an expert, try to take advantage of every opportunity that will lead to increased cultural fluency, from taking a language class to hanging out with foreign pals. 好好学习 天天向上. Ñ Pet e DeMola ItÕ s time to make your mark on the world, classes of 2015. Good luck. Ñ Denton Publications Editorial Board, Dan Alexander, Keith Lobdell and John Gereau

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iolence and needless events if not find a solution to put an deaths have been end to them. Smart people should be a part of the huable to figure this out without a slant man race since the beginning towards their political belief. The of time, but it appears weÕ ve two must coexists — so find a way to learned little from those who make it happen. came before us.

Continued stalemate accomplishes Our current events have nothing. All the laws in the world been full of incidences it seems accomplish little good if they are not of late. Last week the tragedy reasonable, nor enforced. Criminals in Charleston by a lone gunand those bent on destruction seem to Dan Alexander man whose outlook clearly find ways to circumvent the laws and Thoughts from has no place in a civilized obtain weapons despite all the laws Behind the Pressline world to yet another police ofwe already have on the books today. fice in New Orleans who lost We need to find solutions to address his life, trying to subdue an individual who was those concerns not solutions that only address learrested. gal gun owners.

These two events took the lead on the news I donÕ t want to lose sight of my primary conover the weekend while the regional search concern as legislation is really only a portion of the tinues for two escaped killers from the Dannemo- problem. Hatred, violence and what drives peora Correctional Facility. It seems we go from one ple to these extremes is truly at the root of the horrific mind boggling event to another and yet vast majority of these events. No gun was used there seems no end in sight. a few weeks back in Washington when a family There will likely always be a criminal element and their housekeeper were brutally beaten and to contend with and I fear also there will always stabbed to death. We were just as shocked by that be those whoÕ s minds and hearts reside on the home invasion and the deaths that resulted. fringe of sanity, like a loose canon, never knowAmerica and the vast majority of her citizens ing for sure when or if it may go off. Such was the are peace-loving people. This melting pot country case a few years ago at Sandy Hook Elementary for the vast majority of her citizens holds no bias School in Newtown, Connecticut when Adam or animosity against any race, religion or nationLanza fatally shot and killed 20 children and six ality, yet sadly there are a few among us who do. adults before taking his own life. We canÕ t lock up How then do we root out the sources of evil, unstable people out of fear that they might hurt hatred and those who seek to destroy the lives of someone but we can do our best to make certain those who live in peace? they do not have an easy access to any weapons The good people of Charleston clearly showed that allow them to do such damage. us the way with a strong message of love, reNow before anyone takes that statement too covery, forgiveness and healing that needs to be far, here is one other thought before I get side- heard in every corner of this land. While some tracked. We must not use events such as these for may use this event to talk about race relations political gain or use them as wedges within sociand white supremacists, the vast majority of these ety to divide the vast majority of our citizens who good people, despite their pain and loss, recogpeacefully go about life and are appalled by these nize more violence and hatred will not accomevents that take innocent lives. plish anything positive.

We need solutions and not political grandThey recognize that bringing people together standing. We need to find ways to keep deadly is far more powerful than division. Perhaps that weapons out of the hands of unstable people, is the only lesson we can come away with after criminals and those with a violent agenda. We these events that put faith and moral convictions need to make those who provide these weapons to the ultimate test. Standing together as one to unstable people responsible for those actions. people, with one common cause will hopefully I understand the political battle regarding secset the tone that brings peace and harmony to our ond amendment rights and IÕ m not in anyway country and a world with far too much needless trying to limit gun ownership. We all see these death and destruction. events take place and those with an agenda are LetÕ s hope and pray that those with an agenda quick to run to the podium looking to use the of divisiveness get the message. event to gain an advantage for their agenda. My Dan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton point is this, we need serious people on both sides Publications. He may be reached at dan@denpubs. of the issue, to bring about solutions to limit these com.

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Discrediting the messenger an old trick Originality means more To the Editor:

To the Editor:

Jeff Kleiman has responded (Valley News, June 6) to a Letter to the Editor of mine (prior week), in a fashion similar to the first time, which was six months ago. That fashion being, discredit the messenger in order to discredit the message.

The message was about policing and protests and Obama-style federal authority in America today.

Jeff supposes I have a Ò blind spotÒ as a result of a Ò narrowness of experienceÒ and I Ò misunderstand this issueÒ since I have a Ò lack of contact with ordinary African-Americans,Ò therefore IÕ m Ò probably not as affectedÒ by their deaths as others might be.

Those are extraordinary comments from a person IÕ ve never met.

Such comments are hardly factual or objective and are nothing more than creative writing since he could not possibly know if any of it is true.

Jeff wonders whether some police are bigots, which is possible, but it’s very difficult to know if it’s related to racism, since bigotry is not defined solely by racism. It’s defined more broadly as intolerance of others and can be applied in many directions.

Perhaps, like me, some police are intolerant of thugs, punks and criminals, but that doesnÕ t mean itÕ s caused by racism.

Yet, racism appears to be the convenient conclusion of some, including Obama and his private Justice Department as they insert themselves into local law enforcement.

Jeff thinks the phrase Ò walk a mile in someone elseÕ s shoesÒ applies to all this, and I canÕ t disagree, but I trust that applies to the police as well, who might have Ò experiences...considerably different thanÓ Mr. KleimanÕ s.

Ken Fenimore, Elizabethtown

I have been reading with interest the exchange between Mr. Binczik and Mr. Sharkey on the Pledge of Allegiance; and I think itÕ s time to approach this subject from a different perspective. Putting aside for a moment the notions of politics, ideology and faith letÕ s explore the poetry of the PledgeÕ s language.

I remember reciting the Pledge in Third Grade, before Congress took on the responsibility to sanctify its universal appeal. It was not too long after the end of World War II, and each morning I stood in the classroom facing the flag, with my right hand over my heart and, with the other eight and nine-year-olds, intoning the resonant cadences of affirmation of loyalty to my country in words precisely juxtaposed to heighten their impact: Ò . . . one Nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.Ó The Pledge achieves its power because its author toiled to place the right word in the right position while maintaining a certain beat and cadence as if the meter performs the function of a drum. To alter that spoils the effect. One cannot perfect perfection. Inserting the phrase Ò under G-dÓ not only skews the cadence it corrupts the interface between Ò one NationÓ and Ò indivisibleÓ , diminishing the power of each. Ò NationÓ implies a multitude, and in the case of America, a diverse multitude. Ò IndivisibleÓ implies a singularity. Ò . . . one Nation, indivisible . . .Ó joins these two opposites in a profound way. The words Ò under G-dÓ , from the perspective of good poetry, dilutes the impact and compromises their meaning.

In my opinion, Congress should rescind the 61-year-old law and reinstate the Pledge in the form itÕ s author intended, so we can once again think of ourselves as Ò . . . one Nation, indivisible . . .Ó ; and I have faith the Deity will take care of Itself.

Robert Segall Upper Jay

News in Brief CNB announces promotions

WILLSBORO Ñ John Perley, President of Champlain National Bank, has announced the following promotions.

Gayle Bridge to Vice President. Bridge is also the Director of Human Resources. One of the longest serving employees at the Bank, she joined Champlain National Bank in May 1979 as an Executive Administrative Assistant to Senior Management. BridgeÕ s banking history spans more than 35 years and includes extensive experience in the accounting department and payroll and benefits administration. In November 1996, she was promoted to managing all of the BankÕ s Human Resources functions. Bridge is an active member of the Friends of the Library in Willsboro.

Jacqueline Hallock to Vice President. Hallock is also the Director of Marketing. She joined the Bank in June 2008 as the Lake Placid Branch Manager, and became an Officer in 2009. In 2012 she was promoted to Marketing Director where she handles all aspects of the BankÕ s marketing, advertising and public relations. Before her banking career, Hallock spent two years as a Television News Producer at the local NBC affiliate. She holds a BA from St. Lawrence University and an MSc from the London School of Economics and Political Science. A North Country native, Hallock loves to travel and has lived in Trois Rivieres, Quebec; Anchorage, Alaska; and London, England.

Cindy Monty to Executive Department Manager. As Executive Department Manager, Monty assists the President and the Chairman of the Board. Monty joined the Bank in 1997 as an Administrative Assistant to the Executive Department of the Bank. In 2004 she was promoted to an Executive Assistant and Secretary to the Board of Directors. She previously worked in the law firms of Davis & Rubino, P.C., and FitzPatrick, Trombley, Owens & Lahtinen. In her spare time, she enjoys quilting, camping, hiking, kayaking and skiing in the Adirondacks.

She lives with her husband, Jim, and their children, Tyler and Abigail in Lewis.

Grange seeks caterers for customers

WHALLONSBURG Ñ The Whallonsburg Civic Association invites local catering businesses to be included on a resource list for customers who rent the Whallonsburg Grange Hall.

The Hall is experiencing growth in rentals, and would like to provide more support for customers who are planning a major event. A list of catering companies, their menus, and pricing details will be provided to each new rental customer.

In addition, a limited number of companies that cater beer and wine will be invited to participate in an ongoing relationship with the Hall and its rental customers.

Businesses are invited to submit a letter of interest. The letter should describe the businessÕ s track record of experience, a sample menu, pricing schedule, the businessÕ s willingness to source local ingredients and products upon request; and whether the business has seasonal or year-round availability. In addition, the beer and wine companies will be required to provide annual copies of insurance and licenses.

Letters of interest must be submitted by July 15 to the Whallonsburg Civic Association, PO Box 54, Essex, NY 12936 or by email at admin@ thegrangehall.info.

Bluegrass band to perform for bell tower benefit

WESTPORT — The Larry Stephenson Band will hold a benefit concert at the Westport Federated Church Saturday, June 27, at 6:30 p.m. The suggested donation is $10 per person. Tickets will be available at the church.

The concert is to benefit the Bell Tower restoration.

Summer storytime to begin

AuSABLE FORKS Ñ The Au Sable Forks Free Library hosts Summer Story Time beginning Saturday, June 27 through Saturday, Aug. 22, from 10 to 11 a.m. The summer story time will be hosted by Katie Haig. Children entering kindergarten through 4th grade in the fall of 2015 are invited to attend. For further information contact Alison Follos, Director, at 647-5596, ausablelibrary@gmail.com. To sign a child up, visit the library during regular hours.

Town to switch to summer hours

JAY — The Town of Jay Supervisor’s Office will be switching to their summer schedule beginning Monday, June 29, with office hours from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Recently appointed Town of Jay Supervisor Archie Depo can be reached by calling the Supervisor’s Office at 647-2204 or by email at supervisor@townofjay.net.

Church camp to welcome kids

WESTPORT Ñ The VBS/Camp Can Do program will be held Monday through Friday beginning June 29 through July 3 at the Westport Bible Church, from 8:30 to noon each day for Kindergarten through grade 9. For information call 962-8247.

W’boro vacation Bible school to begin

WILLSBORO Ñ The Willsboro Methodist Church will be begins its Vacation Bible School beginning Friday, June 29 through Friday, July 3 from 9 a.m. to noon. For any questions call 963-4445.

Flyers club to RC airshow announced

WESTPORT Ñ The Champlain Valley Flyers Club is hosting itÕ s annual Valley of the Giants Radio Control Airshow Friday, July 3 to July 5, at the Westport Airport, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pilots from all over the Northeast and Canada will fly their 1/4 scale and bigger radio controlled airplanes of all makes and models. This event is open to the public. Concessions will be available.

Town announces holiday schedule

ESSEX Ñ The Town of Essex will show off itÕ s patriotic spirit Saturday, July 4. Main Street shops and cafes will have flag motif decor and special Ò sidewalk saleÓ tables - weather permitting from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The annual Firecracker Fun Run will take place starting at 8 a.m. NEW Health will sponsor it with the goal of attracting 100 runners. Contact them to register. The Adk. Art Association will host an art workshop for kids at 3 p.m. Dynamic organist, Carol Williams, will perform at Essex Community Church starting at 7 p.m. Essex restaurants and cafes will be open regular hours with lake view dining opportunities.

Science lab program to be held

AuSABLE FORKS Ñ The fourth year Tahawus CenterÕ s Summer Science Lab will hold its five day program Monday, July 6 through July 10, at 14234 Rte 9N. The 2015 curriculum includes indoor lab and outdoor experiences related to natural history, ecology and conservation, with activities including collecting, tracking, mapping and more. It is divided into groups ages 8 to 10 and 11+, under the direction of Elizabeth Lee, master teacher-in-residence.

For more information, email Tahawus@verizon.net or visit TahawusCenter.org “What’s Next” page to download flyers on all programs and registration forms.

Booster Club seeks help

WILLSBORO Ñ The Willsboro Central SchoolÕ s booster club announces the six week KidÕ s Night Out Sessions. They are looking for at least two volunteers for each session to come and supervise, assist the coaches/volunteers, etc. If anyone is interested in volunteering for any of the sessionsemail Krissy Gay at krissygay1@yahoo.com The schedule is Soccer Foot Work Skills Wednesday, July 8; Bike Night with Deputy Rice, Wednesday, July 15; Wednesday, Love to Run Night Wednesday, July 22; T-ball, baseball and softball, Wednesday, July 29; All about Basketball Wednesday, Aug. 5; Football Wednesday, Aug. 12

Cambell Golf Tourney to benefit library

WILLSBORO Ñ The 19th annual Ellie Campbell Golf Tournament, to benefit the Paine Memorial Library, will be held Thursday, July 9, at the Willsboro Golf Course. Tee times are 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The 18 hole tournament will feature menÕ s teams, womenÕ s teams and mixed teams (two men and two women). The $55 entry fee includes a cart, food, a 50/50 drawing, door prizes and tournament prizes. Call Willsboro Golf Course at 963-8989 to reserve a spot.

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Green peppers and the summer solstice

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tÕ s summer. Some of us pay attention to the solstice. Others donÕ t. I didnÕ t stare at the western sky and my watch to see if it really was the longest day of the year. For me, it was just another date on the calendar. IÕ ve seen many of them in my long life and most have been just fine.

Some of us are not happy unless we have something to gripe about and the weather is almost always in the top three on the list.

Our North Country spring weathby Gordie Little er was variable, interesting and probably not record-setting. It was what it was.

The ground warmed enough for Kaye to put some beautiful flowers in the ground and I got dirt under my fingernails while planting vegetable plants and seeds.

To say they are all thriving would not be quite accurate. Most are still upright, though, and leaves chewed off by our lovely, little, brown bunny are beginning to be replaced by new ones. My original cucumber plants apparently grew downward rather than upward, so I planted others and they are fine. Most of the bean plants are thriving and a few are showing signs of blossoms. ThatÕ s a good thing.

When Beatrice the bunny nibbled the leaves off about three tomato plants, I was about to give up the ghost; but generous rain and a few warm afternoons worked wonders and they all appear to be bouncing back. Well, perhaps bouncing isnÕ t the right word. Struggling would be more like it.

Suffice to say, they won’t be ready for the metal cages for some time. Fresh garden tomatoes are our favorites, so I must guard and nurture them until harvest.

Kaye found half an envelope of last yearÕ s green bean seeds and we put them underground, hoping for the best. Well, the best was that just two of them popped up and weÕ re thinking of a higher fence to keep Beatrice (we just named her this morning) away.

What can you say about green peppers? The world would be sadder without them and our plants are doing well, thank you.

I rarely take my coffee out to the back porch at 5 a.m. each day unless the thermometer reads more than 50 degrees. My Facebook friends expect my daily posting of the current warmth and wind and sky conditions. On the day I wrote this, it was over 62 with no wind. Ideal conditions for morning contemplation. I did notice another crop that is doing much better than I expected or wanted.

That involves green things popping up along the river bank. The copious sky water has given the shrubs and bushes and saplings a huge growth spurt sending them above the fence and obstructing our view.

I see a trimming session in my near future, but Kaye is trembling at the thought. There is something about an old, fat man straddling the rocks while balancing a hedge trimmer and a long power cord that conjures up a nasty scene. Yes, I have tumbled over the bank a couple times and have cracked a few ribs. I have bent a few eyeglass frames and have moaned and groaned while clawing my way up to safety.

Can you blame her? Being a sometimes bumbling southpaw with an impressive resume full of such near disasters, I guess I have a negative history of river bank rambling. The best way to handle the situation is to grab my long extension pole with a cutter and a long rope and tackle that green mass from the safe side of the fence. Of course that leaves the possibility of getting my two left feet tangled in the rope.

Whatever happens, your chances of seeing video highlights of these shenanigans, are nil. For such tomfoolery, no cameras are allowed. But, if you happen to drive by and hear loud words that are unseemly from the area behind our Morrisonville home, and a sigh from the sprightly little lady watching it all happenÑ youÕ ll know IÕ m just trying to live up to my reputation.

Happy summer, everyone.

Little Bits

Columnist Gordie Little is a weekly contributor to Denton Publications. He may be reached at gordie@ denpubs.com.

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Your complete source of things to see and do in the North Country Through Thursday, Sept. 17

SARANAC LAKE — 16th annual Saranac Lake’s Third Thursday Art Walks.

Throughout village. 5 to 7:30 p.m. Details: 637-2745.

Friday, June 26

CHAZY — The West Chazy Fire Dept Bounce House, Longest Day of Play. George Deno Memorial Park. Free under 12. 5 to 7 p.m. Details: clintonhealth.org/events.

Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27

LAKE PLACID — Dixie’s Tupperware Party. Lake Placid Center for the Arts. 8 p.m. $20 advance, $25 door. Details: 523-2512, lakeplacidarts.org.

Saturday, June 27

TUPPER LAKE — Tupper Lake Tinman Triathlon. Tupper Lake Municipal Park, Demars Blvd. Sprint 8 a.m. Register Friday, April 24: $180, $140 11:59 p.m. Register on, after Saturday, April 25: $200, $160. $15 service charge on, after May 1. Details: 359-7571.

PLATTSBURGH — Rulfs Orchard Strawberry Festival. Rulfs Orchard. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Details: rulfsorchard.com, Amanda Whisher 643-8638 ext. 6, amanda@rulfsorchard.com.

LAKE PLACID — Gregg Swain, ‘Mah Jongg: The Art of the Game: A Collector’s Guide to Mah Johnn Tiles and Sets’. The Bookstore Plus. 3 to 5 PM. Details: thebookstoreplus. com, 523-2950.

WESTPORT — Larry Stephenson Band benefit concert. Westport Federated Church. 6:30 p.m. $10 pp donation.

PLATTSBURGH — Free movie event ‘McFarland, USA’, Plattsburgh Public Library.

2:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28

WARRENSBURG — Free Fishing Weekend. Throughout state. Details: 897-1333, dec.ny.gov/outdoor/89821.html.

Sunday, June 28

SARANAC — Red Hedgehog Trio. Saranac United Methodist Church. 4 to 5:45

p.m. $12 to $15. Details: visithillandhollowmusic.org.

Monday, July 6 through Friday, July 10 PLATTSBURGH — VBS Everest. Ages 3 to 12. Plattsburgh Church of the Nazarene.

Details: plattsburghnazarene.org/children.

ALTONA — Altona Old Home Days. Holy Angels Church. Mass 10 a.m. Parade 11 a.m. Chicken barbecue noon. Fireworks 9 p.m.

Monday, June 29

LAKE PLACID — Weekly Monday Summer Storytime. The Bookstore Plus. 10 a.m.

Details: thebookstoreplus.com, 523-2950.

Monday, June 29 through Friday, July 3

WESTPORT — VBS/Camp Can Do program. Westport Bible Church. 8:30 to noon.

K through grade 9. Details: 962-8247.

WILLSBORO — Vacation Bible School. Willsboro Methodist Church. 9 a.m. to noon.

Details: 963-4445.

Tuesday, June 30

KEENE — Emergency Stream Intervention Training Day One. Keene Firehall. 8 a.m.. until 2:30 p.m. Bring boots, field clothes. Details: 962-8225, essexswcd@westelcom.com. Register June 22.

SARANAC — ‘Senior Dance’. Saranac Town Hall. 7 to 9 p.m. Admission nonperishable food item. Details: Gale 293-7056.

SARANAC LAKE — “Demystifying Credit Card Processing” workshops, Barbara Denis.

Saranac Lake Chamber of Commerce. 8 to 9:30 a.m. Keene Valley, Nature Conservancy.

5:30 to 7 p.m. Registration required. Details: 564-2042, sbdc@plattsburgh.edu, northcountrysbdc.org.

Wednesday, July 1

WILMINGTON — WHS meeting, “Wilmington in World War II”. Wilmington Community Center. 7 p.m. Open to public. Details: Karen Peters 420-8370.

LAKE PLACID — Author Jenny Milchman, ‘As Night Falls’. The Bookstore Plus. 3 to 5 p.m. Details: thebookstoreplus.com, 523-2950.

Thursday, July 2

PLATTSBURGH — “Finding Foundation Funders”, workshop. Plattsburgh Public Library. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Details: 946-7851, Martha@MarthaSpear.com.

WESTPORT — Soundwaves Concert: Alan Ferber Nonet. Ballard Park. 7:30 p.m. Details: soundwaveswestport.tumblr.com.

Friday, July 3

LYON MOUNTAIN — Toos Roozen-Evans exhibit, reception. Adirondack Artists Guild. 5 to 7 p.m. Exhibit through Monday, Aug. 31. Open to public.

Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 5

WESTPORT — Valley of the Giants Radio Control Airshow. Westport Airport, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open to public.

Saturday, July 4

ESSEX — Essex Community Concerts Carol Williams, Organ Concert. Essex Community Church. 7 p.m. $10 adults, $5 under 12.

LAKE PLACID — Authors Matthew Glavin, Mike Dolan, ‘Adirondack Treasure: The Bonaparte Legacy and Adirondack Treasure: Isle Royale’. The Bookstore Plus. 3 to 5 p.m. Details: thebookstoreplus.com, 523-2950.

Sunday, July 5

LYON MOUNTAIN — “Rockin Robin’ Chase benefit. Lyon Mountain American Legion Post#1623. Noon to 5 p.m. Details: Jean LaMare 735-4504, Alice Cayea 5692034, Kayla Supley 565-6478.

Monday, July 6

LAKE PLACID — Monday Summer Storytime. The Bookstore Plus. 10 a.m. Details:

thebookstoreplus.com, 523-2950.

PLATTSBURGH — Oil train in Lac-Megantic Remembrance vigil. Lake Champlain Wine Company. 8 p.m. Free, open to public. Details: 561-0291, 335-7080.

Monday, July 6 through July 10

AuSABLE FORKS — Tahawus Center’s Summer Science Lab, five day program.

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Tuesday, July 7

SARANAC — ‘Senior Dance’. Saranac Town Hall. 7 to 9 p.m. Admission nonperishable food item. Details: Gale 293-7056.

ELIZABETHTOWN — Summer performances, Rock N’ Lil. Elizabethtown Social Center lawn. 6:30 p.m. Rain or Shine.

CHAMPLAIN — Dennis Hall, Katy Elizabeth “Champy” presentation. Champlain Free Library. 7 p.m. Free, open to public. Details: Mark L Barie, Christine Racine 297-3345, 5933754.

LAKE PLACID — Monthly meeting, author, Kristin Hannah, via Skype. The Bookstore Plus. 7 p.m. Details: thebookstoreplus.com, 523-2950.

Tuesday, July 7 through Sunday, Aug. 9

WESTPORT — Depot Theatre Apprentice Program, The Lion, the Witch, the Wardrobe. Ages 11 to 14. Rehearsals Ballard Park. 4 to 6 p.m. Free. Production Friday, Aug. 7 through Aug. 9. Details: gibbss@westelcom.com, 962-4916.

Wednesday, July 8

SARANAC LAKE — Poetry Reading. Saranac Village, Will Rogers. 3 p.m.

Thursday, July 9

WESTPORT — Soundwaves Concert: Ray Vega and Tales from the Boogie Down.

Ballard Park. 7:30 p.m. Details: soundwaveswestport.tumblr.com.

WILLSBORO — Ellie Campbell Golf Tournament. Willsboro Golf Course. Tee times 9 a.m., 1 p.m. $55 entry fee. Details: 963-8989.

KEESEVILLE — Summer Art Exhibit, Sale, opening reception. Keeseville Free Library.

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Open to public. Exhibit until Thursday, Aug. 6.

Friday, July 10

ESSEX — ETC, ART, “Love Letters”. Masonic Lodge. 7 p.m. $12. Details: 526-4520, tickets@essextheatre.org. Donations accepted.

ESSEX — Jessica Roemischer piano concert. Essex Community Church. 7:30 p.m. $15 pp, $10 seniors, $25 family. RSVP Monday, July 6.

KEENE — Fred Miller Lectures-in-Song ‘Sinatra’. Keene Valley Congregational Church. 8 p.m. $10 pp donation, students free. Details: Fritz Sabbow 576-4686, eastbranchfriendsofthearts@gmail.com.

Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11

JAY — Mountain to Mountain Theatre Summer Princess Whatshername. Amos and Julia Ward Theater. Details: Tara 946-7133.

Saturday, July 11

ESSEX — ETC, ART, “Love Letters”. Masonic Lodge. 7 p.m. $12. Details: 526-4520, tickets@essextheatre.org. Donations accepted.

LAKE PLACID — The VanRipers Gary, Justin, Carol: Adirondack Kids 15: Mystery Under the Midnight Moon. The Bookstore Plus. 4 to 6 p.m. Details: thebookstoreplus.com, 523-2950.

LAKE PLACID — Second Saturday Storytime. The Bookstore Plus. 10 a.m. Details: thebookstoreplus.com, 523-2950.

LAKE PLACID — Author Patricia O’Gorman, “Girly Thoughts’. The Bookstore Plus. 3 to 5 p.m. Details: thebookstoreplus.com, 523-2950.

UPPER JAY — “Every Hero has a Story, discover the SuperHero in You” Summer Reading Program. Wells Memorial Library. Ages K-6. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Details: 946-2644,

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Prison Break From page 1

Not many folks live here year-round, said Paula Follett, a seasonal resident from Brushton.

ItÕ s mostly seasonal homes and camps, a remote place with patchy cell service where you go to get away from it all.

And trees. Ò ItÕ s the type of woods that people donÕ t go in,Ó said Follett.

The ongoing manhunt, involving some 1,000 law enforcement officials, was sparked when a seasonal resident noticed something amiss at his cabin on Wolf Pond Road.

Robocalls went out on Sunday evening warning residents to lock their doors and stay inside.

Follett and her folks have a cabin in town, too, not far from the road that residents describe as perfect for a getaway Ñ rough, even unpaved in parts, and untended with plenty of places to hide.

Franklin County houses several correctional facilities and many officers have camps in the Owls Head area, including the Folletts and Mike Curtin, who lives on Ragged Road, the epicenter of the search, about four miles from the cabin where the inmatesÕ items were discovered.

Like other retired corrections officers interviewed for this story, Curtin hoped the two escapees, Richard Matt and David Sweat, would be captured alive Ñ or at least one of them.

Curtin recalled the complexity of the escape, which saw the pair cutting through the steel wall at the back of their cells before scaling a catwalk and burrowing through a brick wall before crawling through a steam pipe, where they snaked their way to

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From page 1 Dan Hausner, an aspiring area photographer, credited the event with getting locals and visitors alike out and walking. He had set up a display of his works, largely nature and landscape photographs, on Broadway adjacent to the bridge over the Saranac River. Also a woodworker, Hausner frames each print with wood either harvested or salvaged locally.

His work, he added, is a hobby he hopes one day turns into a full-time job.

He was among dozens of others dotting the streets, each given a number that corresponds with a location on a map and directory distributed by ArtWorks. Across the directory is a wide display of artists and studios, both geographically and in variety.

Furniture, quilting, photography, all part of an art community that Fortune said has been evolving over the years.

From Pendragon Theatre, a performing arts hub in Saranac Lake, to a strong embrace of creativity in local schools, Fortune explained that art has become a major part of the villageÕ s identity.

For travelers passing through, the ArtWalk is a chance at quick exposure, whether in leads to a stop now or return in the future.

More than 1,000 law enforcement officials are in Owls Head following the discovery of DNA evidence in a cabin in nearby Mountain View.

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freedom, exiting through a manhole cover.

Clinton County District Attorney Andrew Wylie has said the operation may have been in the works for months, if not years. Ò I really want to know how all this came about,Ó said Curtin.

Only one arrest has been made in connection with the escape Ñ Joyce Mitchell, a prison seamstress who is being accused of providing the inmates with a hacksaw and a chisel, among other tools, to aid their escape Ñ while another prison staffer, Gene Palmer, was placed on administrative leave last week.

Curtin was skeptical to cast the light towards a fellow officer: Palmer, whose attorney did not respond for comment for this He added that itÕ s also been a driver at bringing residents to the community.

The night was about more than just displayed works. At Berkeley Green, Theresa Hartford Ñ with an acoustic guitar and Janis Joplin-like voice Ñ played for those seated at the park and passersby. One listener, Jepper Devlin, halted her bike ride to listen to Hartford.

Devlin, pointing to passing vehicles with bikes, canoes and kayaks atop, expressed hope that Saranac Lake sees growth and storefronts reclaimed. Revitalization has been a buzzword as of late, especially surrounding the Hotel Saranac across the street Ñ the very place she had her wedding reception.

Just down the hill from the bandshell, another type of crowd gathered: giddy children. A pair of recently-shorn alpacas, munching on hay as youngsters squealed, made the trip to town to spend a couple of hours outside of a shop that sells goods made of alpaca wool.

They were just two of 15 owned by Nina Schoch and Mountain Meadows Farm in Ray Brook. Known for their soft fleece, SchochÕ s alpacas are sheared for roving and yarn each spring, giving the two present at the ArtWalk a comically cute appearance. Ò I love the animals. They turned out really sweet,Ó said Schoch, who started raising them four to five years ago, adding that her

story, worked as an inmate escort, ferrying inmates, including the escapees, to and from their work detail.

Matt even gave Palmer a painting. Ò With that many years in the system, 27-28 years, I donÕ t understand why he would help them,Ó said Curtin.

Vilas, too, was dumbstruck and wanted answers: Ò How they got out of that place was amazing,Ó he said. Ò IÕ d love to have seen [the correction officer’s] face when they discovered they were missing.Ó While Follett spent his career at Franklin Correctional Facility, a medium-security facility in nearby Malone, many procedures are similar, like bed counts, for instance. Ò You check for movement, breathing,Ó he said. Ò Maybe run your baton up against the bars.Ó The investigation into the escape is ongoing, said Charles Guess, the state police major who is spearheading the investigation, on Monday.

Guess declined to elaborate on the nature of the manhunt, which has mobilized the most law enforcement officials yet, only to say authorities were pursuing an Ò aggressiveÓ lead.

Outside, official vehicles continued to pour into Owls Head; DOCCS guards methodologically examined trunks and the halogen spotlights burned brighter as darkness fell.

Follett said more tips from their neighbors were sure to follow as schools dismissed their students for the summer and families began to trickle back to the area.

In windows throughout the countryside, televisions flickered with evening news reports.

On Titus Mountain, the command post, choppers circled.

The hunt continues today. seven-year-old son does agility contests with the alpacas.

Turning her attention to the ArtWalk, she called the night a great chance to bring arts and music together. Ò WeÕ ve got a great community,Ó Schoch said. Ò Best IÕ ve ever seen.Ó The first of this summer’s ArtWalks included a wine tasting and boat rides on Lake Flower. Three more will follow on the third Thursday of June, July and August.

Billed as an opportunity to “meet your neighbors, explore, find adventure, and enrich your life with artistic treasures,Ó the ArtWalk wonÕ t stand alone as a creative draw in the coming months.

Starting in July and continuing through the following two months, Last Saturday Studio Tours will give people the chance to see not only artistsÕ works, but artists at work Ñ many of whom work out of their homes.

In August will be the seventh annual Adirondack Plein Art Festival, consisting of workshops and awards for pieces done outdoors in the area.

On top of all of that is the September music festival Hobofest, the final of ArtWorks’ events in a community that seems to be evolving increasingly into an arts destination, whether for a weekend or for years. Ò ItÕ s a pretty cool town,Ó Devlin said as she started her pedal away from the concert and toward a family waiting for dinner.

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ccording to a Proposed Rule document recently issued by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), the known status of the eastern puma within its historical range is extinct. The agencyÕ s decision to declare the eastern puma, (aka panther, catamount, painter, mountain lion, cougar and ghost cat) extinct was based on the best available scientific and commercial data.

As a result of this determination, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to remove the subspecies from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife.

The Service summarized the decision by explaining, Ò Eastern pumas historically were considered generally common and widespread; however, by the late 1800s, eastern pumas were believed to be extirpated from most of their rangeÉ the majority of the most recent confirmed reports (of Eastern cougar) date from the mid-1800s to around 1930. Although there have been many hunters to claim they killed the last mountain lion in the East, there is very little definitive evidence.” The last known wild cougar killed in New York state was taken in 1894.

Later reports are thought to be indicative of dispersers of western pumas, as in Missouri, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Connecticut or released animals, as in Newfoundland.Ó Despite a determination of extinction, the US Fish&Wildlife Service declaration goes on to state, Ò There now appears to be adequate habitat and prey for pumas in various portions of the subspecies’ historical range.” At first glance, it may appear the agency was doing a bit of backtracking on their decision, however the document continued to note, Ò Under the authority of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to remove this subspecies from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. This pro-

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posed action, based on a thorough review of all available information, indicates there is no evidence of the existence of either an extant population or individuals of the eastern puma and that, for various reasons, it is highly unlikely that an eastern puma population could remain undetected over the time span since the last confirmed sighting was documented in 1938.”

As we all know, the government is never wrong, soÉ who knows? I’ll be the first to admit I’ve never seen hide nor hair of a cougar in the Park, however IÕ ve spoken with far too many credible individuals to dismiss the possibility there may be a few around. ThereÕ s no doubt any cougars in the Ô dacks are transients, such as the one from South Dakota that traveled over 1,500 miles to establish a winter den near Lake George, before being killed on a highway in Connecticut back in 2003.

Reflecting on the tragedy of the Connecticut cat, I recall a day back in the 1980’s, when a bull moose dubbed ‘Big Richard’ first

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Due to an obvious lack of female Ô moosesÕ in the region, Big Richard was often discovered looking for love in all the wrong places, typically in a cow pasture. He was widely recognized as the first moose to return to the region after more than a century of extirpation. Eventually he discovered a few mates and their kin survived to create an estimated herd of 500 resident moose in the region.

I often wonder if the Ô Connecticut cougarÕ had the potential to be a long tailed version of Big Richard, if he hadnÕ t died on a road near Greenwich. Despite the U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceÕ s recent determination to remove the eastern puma subspecies from protections provided by the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; the agency will accept comments received or postmarked on or before Aug. 17, 2015.

Questions and requests for additional information may be directed to Martin Miller, Northeast Regional Office, telephone 413-253-8615, or to Mark McCollough, Maine Field Office, telephone 207-866-3344, extension 115.

It is important to note that comments simply advocating or opposing the proposed action without providing supporting information will be noted but not considered in making a final determination.

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

As evidenced in many of the Game Rooms located on private parks all cross the Adirondacks, 19th century sportsmen were indiscriminate in harvesting wild creatures of all sorts. Predators such as mountain lions and wolves were of particular interest, as they often provided hunters with much needed funds in the way of bounties.

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WESTPORT — Raising money for fireworks is like climbing a mountain. One step at a time. One donation at a time. More funds are needed. Make a contribution today. Donors will be recognized by name (not the amounts) in the Valley News and on Facebook. Someone mentioned seeing the request in the Valley News spurred them on to contribute. Others may respond to posters or the direct mail flyer or “What’s Happening in Westport” on Facebook. People can send in a check or contribute what they can in one of the collection boxes in local businesses. Make checks out to Westport Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 394, Westport, NY 12993. This year’s fireworks are Saturday, July 4, on the Lee Park Beach, at 9:30 p.m. For more information call Dee Carroll at 962-4356 or dee@shipstore.com.

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Emergency stream training announced

KEENE Ñ There will be an Emergency Stream Intervention Training on Tuesday, June 30, at the Keene Firehall, from 8 a.m.. until 2:30 p.m. This will be day one of a three day Stream Restoration Workshop.

The agenda will be a morning classroom on Emergency Stream invention, including stream function, flooding, riparian protection, stream restoration and flood recovery. The afternoon will include field visit to project site to complete stream measurements and discuss restoration needs and practices. Come with boots and field clothes. Register early as the class size will be limited. The class is free and there will be additional incentives to highway crews and contractors wishing to attend. For more information, contact Essex County Soil and Water Conservation District at 962-8225 or email essexswcd@westelcom.com. Register by June 22 to reserve materials and lunch.

This is sponsored by the Essex County Soil and Water Conservation District, Essex County Water Quality Coordinating Committee and Lake Champlain Basin Program.

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With the help of the community a dream comes true. You read about the plight of the Elizabethtown-Lewis fifth graders, the group who lost a portion of the funds they raised to go to Washington, DC for their class trip due to a questionable local business. Thanks to an all-out community effort, they were able to recoup the loses, and on June 19, left for their trip. Pictured above, from left to right, seated: Kiara Sprague, Abby Monty, Maddy Fuller and Elizabeth Hickey. Standing: Ella Behm, Sadie Thompson, Cameron Armstrong, Jonathan Howard, Abigail Lindsay, Levi Dumas, Sam Richards, Oakley Buehler, Sawyer Moulton, Chloe Moulton and Kelsey Husner. “It meant so much to the students that the community stepped up to help,” said class adviser Dina Garvey. “It made the trip that much more meaningful.”

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Soundwaves rolls out summer schedule at Ballard Park WESTPORT Ñ Soundwaves is set to present the 2015 summer concert series at Ballard Park.

North Country resident and veteran jazz trumpeter Taylor Haskins and his wife, Catherine, founded Soundwaves in 2014 when they accepted the role as volunteer organizers of the Westport Community Concert Series.

The Haskins were motivated by an awareness that music can be a tool to revitalize their local economy. Ò Anything that brings a community together can be a catalyst for positive change, includ-

OBITUARIES MARGARET NAGY VETTER JUNE 18, 1919-JUNE 18, 2015 Margaret Nagy Vetter of Mo- still lifes. She frequently exhibited her work in local art riah Center, NY passed away on her 96th birthday, June 18, shows.

2015, at the Essex Centers Margaret is predeceased by Nusing Home in Elizabethher parents, her husband, town, NY. Bob, who passed away 4 ½ Margaret was born in Withmonths ago, and her sisters, erbee, NY, to Michael and Elizabeth Nagy of Moriah Sophia Nagy, Hungarian imCenter, NY, Elvera (Abbie) migrants who came to this Fish of Colton, NY, Jeanette country separately as (Jinny) Traudt of Hyde Park, teenagers, met, married and NY, and Helen Phinney of had eight daughters. All Moriah Center, NY. their daughters graduated Margaret is survived by her from college with the excepdaughters, Karolyn and Eution of one daughter, Elizagene Kolankowsky of New beth, who died in infancy.

Smyrna Beach, FL., and their Margaret graduated from son, Eugene Kolankowsky of Plattsburgh State Normal Okoee, Fl., Elaine and MuSchool in 1940 with a degree Chian Chang of Elizabethin education. town, NY, and Robin Vetter Margaret was married to and Rocky Wingler, her FiRobert (Bob) MacClelland ance, of Moriah Center, NY. Vetter, son of Beecher and She is also survived by her Sarah MacClelland Vetter of sisters Julia Peckham of New Moriah Center, NY, for 73 Canaan, CT., Ruth Lindsey years. In 1946 and for the folCawley of Schenectady, NY, lowing twenty-five years, Sylvia Murray of Pine City, Margaret and Bob owned NY, and several nieces and and operated Northland nephews.

Farms, Inc., a milk business The family would like to exin Moriah Center, NY. While tend their sincere and heartrunning their business out of felt appreciation and thanktheir home, they raised three you's to the entire staff at the daughters.

Essex Centers Nursing Home Margaret was a long-time in Elizabethtown, NY, for the member of the Mineville excellent care and many hapFirst Presbyterian Church in py and loving moments givMineville, NY, Mount Morien to our beloved mother ah Presbyterian Church in and grandmother.

Port Henry, NY , and the NaKarolyn and Robin would tional Audubon Society. also like to extend their During her leisure time, she heart-felt love, appreciation was a voracious reader and a and thank-you's to their siswonderful cook. Using her ter, Elaine, and ther husband mother's recipes, she freMu, for the never-ending quently made Hungarian love and unwavering suppastries and desserts at holiport and care given to both day time for family and our mother and father. friends. In addition, countArrangements will be hanless hours were spent feeddled by Harland Funeral ing, watching and identifyHome in Port Henry, NY. It ing birds found on her propwas Margaret's wish there be erty. Frequently you would no calling hours and burial find her in her flower garwill be in the Moriah Union dens or walking her wildCemetery in Port Henry, NY, flower-filled meadows Marat the convenience of the garet never tired of the wonfamily. ders of nature which she in- Condolences for the family stilled in her family and may be sent to the attention shared with friends and acof Robin Vetter, 105 Witherquaintances through her love bee Road, Witherbee, NY of painting landscapes and 12998.

ing a community park, a visitor center, a public lakeside beach, a CSA-based farm, a local trail system, even a summer concert series.” When the Haskins moved to the Adirondacks nearly five years ago from Brooklyn, they learned quickly that while their town had thrived through the early 20th century as resort town, it is now a sleepy gem on the shores Lake Champlain.

This summer, Taylor has curated a community-funded program of seven performances by internationally renowned artists that is musically on par with the best summer festivals.

Taylor will also open his studio doors to inaugurate Three Songs, a new membership program. Three Songs members will enjoy an intimate experience with four of the visiting artists the morning after their free concert.

In addition, Taylor and Catherine have been reaching out to local businesses as well as individual community members to support the series, and as always, audience members will have the opportunity to make donations at the concerts.

Taylor will present a free workshop called Soundwaves Kids Friday, July 24 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Haskins will introduce children to the concept, meaning and nature of actual sound waves. Through interactive demonstrations using musical instruments in addition to listening games and challenges, partici-

pants will discover how sound travels through the air and affects not only someoneÕ s ears, but their minds and hearts as well. This free workshop will take place at TaylorÕ s studio in Westport.

Pre-registration is required as space is limited. A parent/ guardian must accompany your child. To sign up, email Soundwaves at soundwaveswestport@gmail.com. Suggested donation $5.

The 2015 summer series begins Thursday, July 2 at 7:30 p.m and continues every Thursday night through Aug. 13 on the hillside amphitheater overlooking Lake Champlain known as the Ballard Park Performance Pavilion. Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs and a picnic. The rain site is across Main Street/Rte 22 in the warm acoustics of the historic chapel of the Westport Heritage House.

To keep up to date with the concert series, people can Like the Soundwaves page on Facebook or visit their Tumblr at soundwaveswestport.tumblr.com.

The concert lineup is July 2, Alan Ferber Nonet; July 9, Ray Vega and Tales from the Boogie Down; July 16, Kate McGarry and Keith Ganz; July 23, Brandee Younger; July 30, Kat Wright and the Indomitable Soul Band; Aug. 6, Joel Harrison and Spirit House; Aug. 13, Jamie Baum Quartet.

Bicentennial invites the area for celebration WESTPORT Ñ The weekend long celebration for the Town of WestportÕ s 200th Birthday is scheduled for Friday, July 3 through July 5. The committee and other volunteers have been feverishly working to complete their goal of a huge historical photo display in Floral Hall at the Essex County Fairgrounds. They have also planned oral history presentations, live demonstrations of traditional crafts and chores such as quilting, rug braiding and butter churning, plus old fashioned games for the kids. There are numerous events planned from Friday afternoonÕ s 3 p.m. ribbon cutting through the Finale Reception Sunday, at 3 p.m.

Glenn Estus has designed a special postal Ò pictorial cancellationÓ to commemorate the Bicentennial. It will be available at the Westport Post Office Friday, July 3, since July 4 is a Federal holiday and the Post Office will be closed. There will also be cancelled envelopes available throughout the weekend at the Ò Old Time General StoreÓ in Floral Hall.

A complete schedule of events and contact information is available in the Ò Summer SupplementÓ or at Ò Westport BicentennialÓ on Facebook.

Westport Library to hold incredible book sale WESTPORT Ñ The Westport LibraryÕ s annual booksale takes place Friday, July 3-5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. People have all day to pick some great selections to read.

Books will be upstairs and downstairs in the library as well as under a tent on the lawn. There will be many choices for children, young adults, gardeners, cooks and the historian in your life as well as novels and reference books for everyone. A special table displaying the extraordinary books that are so coveted is where many patrons head first.

Of particular interest this year is a selection of books about the region, including a scarce 1885 history of Essex County by H.P. Smith; some fine books on the arts, including The Courtin’ by Lowell and illustrated by Winslow Homer (1874); a large selec-

tion of vintage childrenÕ s books; and some unusual 19th century books such as the illustrated Journal of a Tour in Egypt by J.M. Wainwright (1852).

A range of excellent cookbooks, a postage stamp album as well as a 1977 Star Wars card and sticker collection are also for sale.

The evening before the regular sale is the first view party Thursday, July 2 from 5 to 7 p.m.

For a donation of $15, one can bid on the Faerie House raffle item, enjoy refreshments, buy a special book or two, visit with friends and enjoy the party.

For additional information, contact Westport Library at 9628219.

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he North Country SPCA would like to invite you to attend our upcoming Volunteer Open House on Saturday, July 11 from 4-6 p.m. at our state-of-the-art facility in Elizabethtown. Our volunteers help with almost every aspect of our organization; we are always in need of motivated people to use a little elbow grease on the kennels as well as people to spend time walking our dogs and helping them improve their social skills.

Have a busy schedule? Volunteer hours can be flexible to meet your availability. Come learn what volunteering is all about and how you can help us help our furry friends. Email Carla at volunteer@ncspca.org for more information or to register.

Our featured pet this week is Sugar, a labrador retriever/terrier-mix who was left behind when her people moved. We canÕ t understand why anyone would abandon a canine Sugar as sweet as this little girl. Although she is a little shy around new people, once she gets to know you, she will shower you with kisses and doggy hugs. Sugar has a lot of energy and likes to Ò singÓ her happiness to the world when she is out and about. Although she likes other dogs, they sometimes need a minute or two to get used to her vocalizations and excitement. If you need some sweetness and giggles in your life, Sugar is the girl for you.

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ummertime is here and so are free lawn performances on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. We kick off the series on June 30 with some Ò Adirondack Folk JazzÓ by Matt McCabe and guitar wizard Mr. Gary Blodgett.

The Cora Putnam Hale Memorial Summer Performing Arts Series is brought to you by the Social Center and the Town of Elizabethtown.

Donations are appreciated.

Bring a lawn chair! Performances will be on the lawn but moved indoors if necessary. The schedule can be found on our website and facebook page and on the townÕ s website: etownny.com.

The Social Center would like to thank Supervisor Noel Merrihew for working with us to make this series possible.

The pickleball rage has expanded to EÕ town! Our weekly pickleball group, meeting at ELCS, has been so popular that we decided to add pickleball courts to our Lawrence Way tennis courts. The lines are scheduled to be drawn mid-June and should be ready to use very soon.

Find the Ò Social Center PickleballÓ group on facebook to connect with other players.

Thank you to ELCS for allowing the pickleball group to play through the winter and spring!

Mah Jong players meet at the Center to play on Thursdays at 1 p.m. Beginners are welcome.

Experienced Mahjong players will teach and assist anyone interested in coming to learn this fun, addicting game.

June 28 Ð July 4: Monday: Healthier Today at ELCS Support Group at 4:30 p.m. and Group Workout at 5 p.m.

Tuesday: Third Age Adult Day Center, 10 a.m.; Teen Rec hours, 12 - 6 p.m.; YogaFit with Ellen DuBois, 4:15 p.m.; Matt McCabe performs, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Teen Rec hours, 12 - 6 p.m.

Thursday: YogaFit with Ellen DuBois, 9:30 a.m.;Teen Rec hours, 12 - 6 p.m.; Mah Jong, 1 p.m.

Friday: Teen rec hours, 2 Ð 9 p.m.

Saturday: Closed Ð Happy Independence Day! For more information, visit elizabethtownsocialcenter.org or call 873-6408.

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DO YOU HAVE VACATION PROPERTY FOR SALE OR RENT? With promotion to nearly 3.4 million households over 4.6 million potential NOTICE BYandPUBLICAa statewide classified TION OF buyers, FORMATION ad can't be beat! Promote your OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY property for just $489 for a 25-word ad. Place your ad 8 Church Lane LLC filed at AdNetworkNY.com or articles of online organization with SOS of call NY 1-315-437-6173 on 5/26/2015. Principal ofPROFESSIONAL SERVICES fice is in Essex County, CAKE PLACID, LLC filed New York. The SOS of Articles of Organization Reach as many as 2 MILLION NY is designated as with the POSecretary of in central agent for TENTIAL service ofBUYERS pro- State of NYand (SSNY) on western New York with your clascess against LLC, 6/8/15. sified the ad for just $349 for Office a 25- location, and SOSword shallad.mail Essex County.

Call a1-315-437-6173 forSSNY has copy of process anyAdNetworkNY.com been designated agent details orinvisit action or proceeding of the LLC upon whom against the LLC to 2351 process against it may County Route 10, Wad- be served and mail prohams, NY 12993. The cess to the LLC at 14 LLCs purpose is to en- Mirror Lake Drive, PO gage in any lawful activi- Box 948, Lake Placid, NY 12946. Principal adty.

VN-6/6-7/11/15-6TCdress is 14 Mirror Lake 84056 Drive, PO Box 948, Lake Placid, NY. Purpose: any NOTICE OF FORMATION lawful act under Section OF LIMITED LIABILITY 203 of the New York COMPANY (“LLC”) Limited Liability CompaAdirondack Property ny Act. Caretakers, LLC. Articles VN-06/27-08/01/2015of Organization filed with 6TC-86475 the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on June 11, 2015 for business conducted from an office located in Essex County, NY. The “SSNY” is designated as agent of NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILIthe “LLC” upon whom process against it may TY COMPANY (LLC): be served. “SSNY” shall FITZGERALD ENVIRONmail a copy of any pro- MENTAL ASSOCIATES, cess to the “LLC” at: LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed 291 Stickney Bridge with SSNY on Road, Jay, NY 12941.

04/02/2015. New York VN-06/27-08/01/2015Office Location: Essex 6TC-86256 County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon CAKE PLACID, LLC filed who process against it Articles of Organization with the Secretary of may be served. SSNY State of NY (SSNY) on shall mail a copy of any 6/8/15. Office location, process to: Fitzgerald Environmental AssoEssex County. SSNY has ciates LLC., 18 Severbeen designated agent of the LLC upon whom ance Green, Suite 203, process against it may Colchester, VT 05446. be served and mail pro- Purpose: To engage in cess to the LLC at 14 any lawful act or activity.

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MENTAL ASSOCIATES, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with SSNY on 04/02/2015. New York Office Location: Essex County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon who process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to: Fitzgerald Environmental Associates LLC., 18 Severance Green, Suite 203, Colchester, VT 05446.

Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

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LEGALS NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 68 Hand Avenue LLC filed articles of organization with SOS of NY on 6/3/2015. Principal office is in Essex County, New York. The SOS of NY is designated as agent for service of process against the LLC to Keith A. Morgan, 222 Laurel Lane, Haverford, PA 19041. The LLC's purpose is to engage in any lawful activity.

VN-06/13-07/18/20156TC-84993 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 8 Church Lane LLC filed articles of organization with SOS of NY on 5/26/2015. Principal office is in Essex County, New York. The SOS of NY is designated as agent for service of process against the LLC, and SOS shall mail a copy of process in any action or proceeding against the LLC to 2351 County Route 10, Wadhams, NY 12993. The LLCs purpose is to en-

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: MCR FEDERAL, LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/07/2015 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: CT Corporation System, 111 Eighth Avenue, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

VN-05/23-06/27/20156TC-82799 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“LLC”) Miss Erin's Little Ones, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on April 9, 2015 for business conducted from an office located in Essex County, NY. The “SSNY” is designated as the agent of the “LLC” upon whom

DATE 6/04/15 6/04/15 6/04/15 6/05/15 6/05/15 6/08/15 6/08/15 6/08/15 6/08/15 6/08/15 6/08/15 6/10/15 6/10/15 6/10/15 6/10/15 6/10/15 6/11/15 6/11/15 6/11/15 6/11/15 6/11/15 6/11/15 6/11/15 6/11/15 6/11/15 6/11/15 6/11/15 6/12/15 6/12/15 6/12/15 6/12/15 6/12/15 6/15/15 6/15/15 6/15/15 6/15/15 6/15/15 6/15/15 6/15/15 6/15/15 6/15/15 6/15/15 6/16/15 6/16/15 6/16/15 6/16/15 6/16/15 6/16/15 6/16/15 6/16/15 6/16/15 6/17/15 6/17/15 6/17/15 6/17/15 6/17/15 6/17/15 6/17/15 6/17/15 6/17/15 6/17/15

GRANTOR GRANTEE LOCATION Ali Plaza Inc Sonis Estate of Rouses Point Corp Champlain Daniel Monette and George Racine Giroux Poultry Farm Inc Town of Plattsburgh Joan Lynch Timothy Dumas City of Plattsburgh Jerry Glode Danielle Castine Champlain Jon Babbie James and Judy Sampica Ellenburg JPMorgan Chase Bank Kaja Holdings 2 LLC Champlain Gregory Labarge Mark and Anne Frazier Schuyler Falls Raymond and Sheila McKee Cheryl LaFountain Schuyler Falls Danny and Kathleen Phebus Phillip and Joanne Broderick City of Plattsburgh Paul Weinberg William Murray Mooers Tara Marlow and Tara Studley Justin Stearns Plattsburgh Michelle Caserto and Karen Vann Robert Benware Ellenburg Deanne Dwyer and Harold Relation Sylvester and Carrie Watson Beekmantown Korn Property Management Inc Gerald Menard Plattsburgh Elizabeth and Linda Kelley Roger and Deborah Lagree Beekmantown Jean Raymond Christopher Dewey and Erica Lindsay City of Plattsburgh St. PatrickÕ s Church of Rouses Point Champlain ChildrenÕ s Learning Center Champlain Daniel Nelson et al William Heins et al Dannemora County of Clinton Geraldine Lombard Town of Plattsburgh County of Clinton Kenneth Baker Mooers County of Clinton James Rock Town of Plattsburgh County of Clinton Justin Decoste Ellenburg County of Clinton Douglas and Sherry Shepard Clinton County of Clinton Tatyana Aksenenko Chazy County of Clinton Kirk Mclean Beekmantown County of Clinton Arthur Bailey Ausable County of Clinton Michael and Sharron Harmon Roberta Boyea Keri Brean Town of Plattsburgh County of Clinton Jay and Susan Toohill Chazy County of Clinton Carol Bushey Beekmantown County of Clinton Suellen Bonville Schuyler Falls Randy Davis Pamela King Ausable Nathan Bilow and Sarah Paquette Timothy Simonette City of Plattsburgh County of Clinton Amy Kennedy Ausable County of Clinton Richard Mitchell Champlain County of Clinton Marvin and Yvonne Bordeau Beekmantown Edward and Beverly Edward Jenna Deso Champlain Romona Trombley James and Christina Cross Plattsburgh County of Clinton Usman Real Estate Inc Peru County of Clinton Arthur Bailey Ausable County of Clinton Wanda Trombly Mooers County of Clinton Thomas Durocher Beekmantown Janice Merry Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

Town of Plattsburgh JPMorgan Chase Bank Kaja Holdings 2 LLC Saranac County of Clinton Barry Newcombe Saranac County of Clinton Philip Vannortwick Mooers County of Clinton Maynard Ladue Town of Plattsburgh County of Clinton Pamela Brothers Saranac County of Clinton Pamela Brothers Town of Plattsburgh County of Clinton Pamela Brothers Ausable County of Clinton Pamela Brothers Saranac Lorna, Bret and Cale Marx Dana Burl Beekmantown NOTICE OF COMPLEBradney Griffin & Mary Ann Dowler USA Rural Housing Service Plattsburgh TION OF FINAL ASGloria Rabideau Jared and Cora Monette Mooers SESSMENT ROLL County of Clinton Merwin Burger Ellenburg to Town Section County of Clinton Joshua Laware (Pursuant of Plattsburgh County of Clinton Joshua Laware 516 of the Real Property Town of Plattsburgh County of Clinton Kenneth and Bonnie EroLaw) Ausable Tax County of Clinton Katherine Dileonardo Dannemora Filing of Completed AsMichael and Michelle Hazel Dennis and Stephanie Lefand Roll Chazy sessment Kel Properties LLC Linda Wetherhult Town of Plattsburgh

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“LLC”) Miss Erin's Little Ones, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on April 9, 2015 for business conducted from an office located in Essex County, NY. The “SSNY” is designated as the agent of the “LLC” upon whom process against it may be served “SSNY” shall mail a copy of any process to the “LLC” at 1399 Route 9, Keeseville, NY 12944.

VN-06/13-07/18/20156TC-85065 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Moon Valley Farm LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/5/15. Office location: Essex County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, 127 Holland Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994. Purpose: any lawful activity.

VN-06/20-07/25/20156TC-85689 NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL (Pursuant to Section 516 of the Real Property Tax Law) Filing of Completed Assessment Roll Notice is hereby given that the Assessor of the Town of Lewis has completed the Final Assessment Roll for the current

NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL (Pursuant to Section 516 of the Real Property Tax Law) Filing of Completed Assessment Roll Notice is hereby given that the Assessor of the Town of Lewis has completed the Final Assessment Roll for the current year and that a certified copy thereof has been filed in the Office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Lewis where it may be seen and examined by any interested person.

Dated this 1st day of July 2015 Donna J. Bramer Sole Assessor Town of Lewis VN-06/27/2015-1TC86129 NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL (Pursuant to Section 516 of the Real Property Tax Law) Filing of Completed Assessment Roll Notice is hereby given that the Assessor of the Town of Keene has completed the Final Assessment Roll for the current year and that a certified copy thereof has been filed in the Office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Keene where it may be seen and examined by any interested person.

Dated this 1st day of July 2015 Donna J. Bramer

Notice is hereby given that the Assessor of the Town of Keene has completed the Final Assessment Roll for the current year and that a certified copy thereof has been filed in the Office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Keene where it may be seen and examined by any interested person.

Dated this 1st day of July 2015 Donna J. Bramer Sole Assessor Town of Keene VN-06/27/2015-1TC86133 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF SunRay Group Properties, LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/6/15. Office loc.: Essex County.

SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address SSNY shall mail copy of process to is 8120 Brookside Rd., Elkins Park, PA 19027.

Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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THE TOWN OF ELIZABETHTOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT is accepting applications for a full time Heavy Equipment Operator. Must have a current CDL class A or B license and experience with Highway machinery. A physical and drug test are required. Applications are available at the Elizabethtown Town Hall. Call Highway Superintendent @ 518873-2020 for info.

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THE TOWN OF ELIZABETHTOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT is accepting applications for a full time Heavy Equipment Operator. Must have a current CDL class A or B license and experience with Highway machinery. A physical and drug test are required. Applications are available at the Elizabethtown Town Hall. Call Highway Superintendent @ 518873-2020 for info.

VN-6/6-6/27/15-4TC84051 WILDERNESSCAPES PROPERTIES LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 10/27/14.

Office location: Essex County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to Johnathan A. Esper, 1235 Haselton Rd., Wilmington, NY 12997.

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