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Supers authorize use of eminent domain

DECKING THE TOWN

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Fire & Ice Fest on tap in this winter in nearby Tupper Lake

An Elizabethtown Highway Department worker decks the poles with boughs of pine on Water Street on Tuesday, Dec. 2.

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Local choir readies pair of winter performances LAKE PLACID Ñ The Northern Adirondack Vocal Ensemble will give two performances of a Festival of Lessons and Carols. Anthems, carols, and hymns illuminate the Christmas story along with community readers and congregational singing in the beloved tradition of KingÕ s College, Cambridge.

Two performances are scheduled: Saturday, Dec. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at St. PeterÕ s Church in Plattsburgh and Sunday, Dec. 28 at 4:00 p.m. at St. Agnes Church in Lake Placid ABOUT NAVE Under the musical direction of Andrew M. Benware, NAVE is a mixed chamber choir of professional and amateur singers that perform choral music from a variety of periods and styles with harmonies of four to eight parts.

NAVEÕ s membership is truly indicative of its nomenclature, Ò Northern Adirondack,Ó being comprised of membership CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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The Northern Adirondack Vocal Ensemble, or NAVE, will perform in Plattsburgh on Saturday, Dec. 27 and in Lake Placid on Sunday, Dec. 28. For more information, find them on Facebook or contact drew.benware@gmail.com.

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ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The movement for Essex County to regain control over the Old County Infi rmary Cemetery gained momentum on Monday, Dec. 1 when the Essex County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution authorizing the county attorney to acquire the former burial ground through eminent domain.

County Attorney Daniel Manning said he hoped a possible transfer of the two-acre plot, located along Route 22 in Whallonsburg, could be solved amicably without legal action. Ò WeÕ re trying to come up with a resolution thatÕ s hugely benefi cial,” he told lawmakers. Ò But it looks like weÕ re going to take it one way or the other.Ó

In 1985, the Essex County Industrial Development Agency brokered the sale to Ruth Morgan and her former husband.

Following a period of upkeep by the Morgans, who resided across the road for over a decade, the land went fallow until 2009 when Willsboro resident Vicki Dickerson, whose parents once worked at the facility, began to perform simple maintenance.

Dickerson asked permission for more advanced procedures, but Morgan, citing advice from her insurance company, declined to allow the repairs.

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CATS hike on Wildway Trail a success, say organizers WESTPORT — Champlain Area Trails (CATS) first public hike on the new Wildway Passage Trail in Westport on Nov. 22 was a resounding success, said Chris Maron, Executive Director of CATS. More than 50 people between 3 and 86 years of age turned out on a cold and windy Saturday morning to explore the new trail. Ò It was inspiring to see the smiling faces and enthusiasm,Ó said Maron. Ò This is the kind of trail that people of all ages can enjoy--it crosses a scenic little stream, goes through some open woods, and offers a nice view. Plus it will be good for crosscountry skiing.Ó The Wildway Passage Trail is on property CATS purchased to protect habitat connectivity and ensure hiking possibilities between Coon Mountain and Split Rock Wild Forest.

Ò This property is extremely important for hikers and to protect the Split Rock Wildway wildlife corridor connecting Lake Champlain to the Adirondack Mountains,Ó said CATS board member and wildlands enthusiast John Davis.

Ron Testa, of Elizabethtown, said he enjoyed the hike. Ò I liked how we walked through different types of habitat and forests.

Also, it was fun to see the families and children running along the trail.Ó

The Wildway Passage Trail a two-mile trail loop located on Angier Hill Road, about • mile north of Lakeshore Road between Westport and Essex.

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Au Sable Forks annual toy drive events continue AU SABLE FORKS Ñ The 9th Annual Holiday Toy Drive series continues this week with a pair of events.

Following the 10th Annual Christmas in the Forks festivities and fi reworks, Cipriano’s will host the fi rst installment of their Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party and Contest.

Along with providing complimentary appetizers and hot cocoa for guests, there will be several raffl es available.

Proceeds generated will be disbursed to the Toy Drive.

On Dec. 14, from 9:30 - 12 p.m, Cipriano’s will host another fi rst, Breakfast with Santa.

This event is for all ages and Santa Claus will be at the restaurant to hear your Christmas wishes. Mark your calendar so the kids, grandkids and kids-at-heart can enjoy special time with Santa and even have their photo taken.

Proceeds generated will be disbursed to the Toy Drive.

HOLIDAY TOY AND MEAL TOTE DRIVES New and unwrapped gifts for children ages 1-18 are still being accepted for the 9th Annual Holiday Toy Drive.

Monetary contributions are gladly accepted and greatly appreciated. Donation drop off sites are located in Au Sable Forks at ConnieÕ s

Rusty Zipperz (524-2749) and CiprianoÕ s at the Riverside (647-9905) during hours of operation.

Last year, 72 children benefi ted from Toy Drive and the number is anticipated to increase. Your continued support is much needed and greatly appreciated.

Further inquiries may be directed to Event Coordinator Cindi Murphy at 647-8264.

The Annual Holiday Meal Tote Drive is in need of the following food items: Turkeys, stuffi ng, canned corn, canned green beans, canned cranberry sauce, jars of turkey gravy, packages of dinner rolls, apple pies and holiday cookies.

Monetary contributions are gladly accepted and greatly appreciated. For more information, please contact Kelly Murphy at 524-5806.

On Dec. 6, Connie Drake, owner of ConnieÕ s Rusty Zipperz and co-sponsor of the Annual Holiday Toy Drive, will be hosting a Bake/Bottle Sale 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Connie is seeking baked good donations and any-

one wishing to donate may deliver to her store the day before or the day of the event.

For more information, contact Connie at 524-2749.

Boy Scouts selling Christmas trees this weekend in Westport

WESTPORT Ñ The Westport Boy Scout troop 63 will be having their annual Christmas Tree Sale fundraiser Saturday, Dec. 6, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on the lawn at the Heritage House. They are selling fresh-cut balsam trees.

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Helen DeChant • 873-9279 / time4hfd@yahoo.com

hope everyone had a fabulous and peaceful Thanksgiving! I canÕ t believe itÕ s December, where did the year go? As we prepare for the holidays, one of the busiest months of the year begins this weekend.

The Elizabethtown-Lewis American Legion Post 551 invites the community to join them for a wreath placing ceremony on the graves of 40 interred fallen heroes at the Essex County Veterans Cemetery on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. in celebration of the Christmas holidays. Our men and women that have served in all branches of the Armed Forces may not be with us, but will never be forgotten. The wreaths are funded by donations each year, so donations are always needed and welcomed. If you have any questions, contact Newman Tryon at 873-2138.

If youÕ d like to take a relaxing fun shopping trip to Ticonderoga without dealing with the traffic, a bus trip is planned for Tuesday, Dec. 9 leaving Elizabethtown approximately 9 a.m. stopping for lunch and returning in mid-afternoon. The cost is $5.00 round trip. Contact Karen or Hannah at Essex County Transportation office at 873-3886 or 1-800-914-9266 by Monday, Dec. 8, no later then 12 noon, to reserve your

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ell, my cat is in seventh heaven as the tree went up this past weekend. She plays aloof and stands nearby looking anywhere but at the tree, but weÕ re on to her.

We can see the sideways peeks, the tail shiver and the paws flex in anticipation of the swatting to come. Sure enough, after the tree is up and we go about our business we always find that furry body curled up beneath the branches staring at us with glowing eyes waiting for us to leave so she can go back to swatting and playing. To maximize her time with the tree, weÕ ve begun the tradition of having a ValentineÕ s Tree by redecorating it with hearts, cupids and red bulbs.

Nah, we donÕ t spoil our cat at allÉ ..

DonÕ t forget the giving trees at our churches for those in need. YouÕ d be surprised at the many inexpensive requests for basic needs that are easy to fulfill.

As always at this time of year, I want to re-

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top by the library this week to inspect the donations offered in their third annual silent auction. Among many other items, you can bid on pieces of art, toys, chocolate, boat rides, books, a hotel stay, a guided hike and gift certificates to many local restaurants. The bidding closes at 4 p.m. on Dec. 13.

This Saturday, the Essex Community Church will hold their Christmas bazaar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A soup and sandwich lunch will be available, with background piano music, and for sale will be all sorts of crafts, white elephants, cookies and Shirley LaForestÕ s always popular 2015 Essex calendar.

Movie lovers have a great weekend ahead: On Saturday, the Champlain Valley Film Society will present Ò Jersey BoysÓ at the Whallonsburg Grange. This is a musical about the 1960Õ s pop group Franki Valli and the Four Seasons. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. and admission is $5.

On Sunday, the film society will show the Academy Award nominated Ò BabeÓ at the Grange.

This is the story of a talking pig who aspires to become a sheep dog and itÕ s great fun for the whole family. The show starts at 2 p.m. and admission is free. Of course, if youÕ d like to make a donation, IÕ m sure they would be delighted.

The film society is planning to show more free films this winter which will appeal to children, including Ò The Black StallionÓ and several Wallace and Gromit short films.

ThereÕ s a holiday house and yard decorating contest coming up in Essex, open to all resi-

seat and decide your pick-up location.

The Elizabethtown Thrift Shop is sending a huge thank you to everyone who were so generous with their donations at the last collection day, along with the tireless workers who make it all happen. They also ask the community to shop local at our own little department store for their holiday gifts, there is so much wonderful new stock arriving everyday.

A great way to get in the holiday mood is the Pleasant Valley Chorale Concert on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. at the United Church of Christ.

Whether you like snow or not, itÕ s always pleasant to hear voices singing the songs of the season with the title Ò Let it Snow.Ó Congratulations to ElizabethtownÕ s Ella Whitney for winning the Elizabethtown Social CenterÕ s Halloween Contest! Great creativity Ella!

As soon as I get all the facts from the North Pole, IÕ ll let you know when Santa will arriving in Elizabethtown to visit with all the good little children. So girls and boys be on your best behavior, heÕ ll be taking notice in the next couple of weeks!

Kyle Page • kmpage1217@charter.net mind everyone to remember our local merchants who have plenty of wonderful gift ideas right in our own neighborhood including gift certificates to our delicious restaurants.

One such unique gift idea is an original photograph by the late Andrea Knight available at the sale and exhibit of her work at the Keeseville Free Library all this month during regular library hours. Even without the intention of purchasing anything, it is wonderful just to stop in and look at her amazing talent.

Another tradition that I would love to share is how every year at this time I reread Charles Dickens ghost story Ò A Christmas Carol.Ó In my mind, no other work so beautifully captures the true meaning of the holiday, and each year, I am moved all that much more by the spirit manifested within its pages. Now if youÕ ll excuse me, I have to roll a non-breakable ornament across the living room floor so my cat can lose her mind. Have a great week.

Rob Ivy • robhivy@gmail.com dences and businesses in the 12936 area code.

You need to sign up by Dec. 15 and more information can be had at essexonlakechamplain. com. There is no cost to enter and there will be prizes for the winners. This is sponsored by the Committee for Economic Vitality in Essex.

The new “This is your speed” flashing signs outside the hamlets should help drivers stay within the law. The first time Amy and I ever saw one was about 35 years ago, as we were heading west through Omaha in the middle of the night.

We were speeding and immediately slowed down, looking for cops and wondering if we should hide behind a gas station. Big Brother was watching, but after a nerve-wracking 15 minutes, we noticed the truckers were unfazed, so we picked up speed, flew across the plains and got to Denver on time.

Church bazaar slated

ESSEX Ñ The Essex Community Church will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar, Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. There will be a soup and sandwich lunch available from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be homemade crafts, white elephant and large food sale tables, and the new 2015 Essex calendars available for sale.

Toys for Toys donations sought

ESSEX Ñ The town of Essex is encouraging all residents to participate in the holiday donation program. Forms can be picked up at the town offices before Dec. 15.

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Kathy L. Wilcox • 873-5000

he North Country SPCA would like to announce that if you adopt a dog or cat between now and Jan. 1, 2015, you can get a special holiday offer - only $10 adoption fee for cats, and only $25 adoption fee for dogs!

There has never been a better time to add a new four-legged member to your family.

Our many loveable, adoptable furry friends are dreaming of going to their very own home for the holidays; you can make that dream a reality. Come see all of the wonderful animals waiting for their forever homes. Regular adoption procedures apply.

For more information about our adoption special, please call the NCSPCA at 873-5000.

Our featured pet this week is Pearl, a Jack Russell Terrier/Fox Terrier/Mix who is full of energy and zest for life.

Pearl was seen wandering on a back road and eluded capture for a week. One day on her own, she simply found a house she found appealing and walked right in!

Pearl is an exuberant, energetic dog, typical of the terrier breed, always ready for a new adventure. We believe she is approximately two years old and ready to find a family she can call

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he end of the calendar year is now upon us and many wonder how it got here so fast. Well, it really didnÕ t Ñ it is the same time each year. The feeling of how much quicker the year ends seems like a trait of us who are getting older and it takes us longer to do things.

Our family had a great holiday on Thanksgiving Day. Another great gift was the beauty of seeing the snow-covered trees and the winter scene of this part of the world.

One holiday tradition we look forward to each year is watching the lighted Canadian Pacific train pass through our area. It did so recently and this is a quick peek of how colored lights can bring much happiness. This annual visit also highlights people to bring out donations of food items for the local food shelves, a winner for us all.

Another tradition we look forward to each year is the Congregational Church Annual Greens Tea Sale and Lunch on the first Saturday of December Ñ this year, it falls on Dec. 6 Ñ with the sale starting in the morning and then a soup and sandwich lunch mid day. They have some neat things to offer for sale each year and itÕ s a joy to have this time to greet friends and family at the same time.

Come and join this festive time.

Also remember the Essex Community Church will also be holding their annual sale and lunch on the same day. With these two big events, they will truly get you in the mood and help out these local organizations at the same time.

The Paine Library also features the work of local and area craft personÕ s work for sale. Some great holiday gift items will be there for sale each

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he holiday season is upon us, and your volunteer firefighters in the Westport Hose Company are selling tickets for their annual Holiday Basket of Cheer drawing, which will be held on Dec. 19. This is a great way to support your fire department and win a festive bundle of goodies all at the same time.

Tickets are $5 each or $20 for a book of five. See any member or call Ernie LaPine at 962-4465.

To save wear and tear on chimneys, Westport and Wadhams volunteer firefighters will be offering Santa exclusive transportation through town again this year. The Santa Parade will start in Wadhams at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12 and will wind up at the Library Lawn in Westport about an hour later for the lighting of the tree. Santa promises to stick around and not go rushing off right away to deliver toys, and his elves will serve cookies and hot cocoa.

Santa will also make an appearance this weekend, on Saturday, Dec. 6, during the Childrens Holiday Christmas Party at the Heritage House, which goes from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Santa

Pearl her own. Pearl does not like other dogs, but she seems to get along well with cats.

She has good leash manners and really enjoys the play yard where she can run around and get her daily exercise. Pearl is very neat in her kennel and seems to be housetrained. If youÕ re looking for a little Ò pocket pal,Ó come check out Pearl - with her size and happy personality she will not be here long!

Janice Allen • 963-8912 • allens@willex.com day they are open.

The Willsboro Methodist Church has been offering a five week Advent Study reflecting on Mary the Mother of Jesus, moving backward on her jouney as she was at the base of the cross when he died up to the birth of Jesus.

It has been a great study and helped us to reflect on the meaning of someone filled with grace.

This has assisted me to take a closer look at some great grace-filled people that I meet on a regular basis Ñ especially older persons, ones that reflect their faith-filled lives and how they share with those they meet. I hope you take a good look around this season and spot these special people.

This was a five-week study and we will finish next Sunday.

On Wednesday, Dec. 10, the Willsboro Alumni Association will once again meet with the resident of the Senior Community at 2 p.m. This is a time to visit with those in attendance and enjoy a few holiday carols together. This is open to any interested persons that would like to come join in this holiday time starting at 2 p.m. at the Senior community.

I understand that the local food shelves are still looking for non-perishable food items to help them fill their shelves as this is a high demand time for these items.

Happy Birthday to Rolland Mitchel II (Dec. 2), Clayton Belzile (Dec. 3), Dale Boardman (Dec. 3), Monica Feeley (Dec. 4), Wayne Feeley (Dec. 5) and Jordan Strong (Dec. 5).

Colin Wells • WestportNYNews@gmail.com will show up at 11 a.m.). The party is sponsored by the Sisco Masonic Lodge 259 and will include childrenÕ s activities and a silent auction. YouÕ ll also be able to see an exhibit of the art created in the childrenÕ s art classes that have been held at the Heritage House starting in October. And the Boy Scouts will be selling Christmas Trees on the lawn again, starting at 8 a.m.

Sign-up for the Youth CommissionÕ s Ski-andRide Program is this Monday, Dec. 8, from 3-6 p.m. at the Town Office. Participants must appear in person for the photo that will go on the pass. More info at westportyouth.org.

Finally, the Transfer Station (AKA the Dump) is closing Wednesdays from now until April 15.

It will remain open on Fridays and Saturdays, with the same hours (8 a.m to 3:45 p.m.). While weÕ re on the subject, it wonÕ t hurt to remind everyone to sort their recyclables and put them in the proper container. If you wonder where something goes, look around for a sign (there should be one) or ask the attendant.

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New identities mark new era in regional health care BURLINGTON — New names for the four-hospital affiliation known as Fletcher Allen Partners, and its individual members, were made official last month in recognition that the partnership has become one organization focused on delivering academic medicine to the people of Vermont and northern New York more efficiently and as close to home as possible.

Fletcher Allen Partners will now be known as The University of Vermont Health Network, and three of the Partner hospitals - Central Vermont Medical Center, Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital and Elizabethtown Community Hospital - will add that title to their existing names. Fletcher Allen Health Care has become The University of Vermont Medical Center. Ò This change marks a new era in health care in our region,Ó said John Brumsted, M.D., president and chief executive officer of The University of Vermont Health Network and The University of Vermont Medical Center. Ò Three years of close collaboration has resulted in more coordination of patient care than ever before, more access to academic medicine than ever before, and care that’s delivered more efficiently than ever before. We believe these new identities will help people understand that weÕ re working together as partners instead of competitors to provide the best of community and academic medicine close to home.Ó ACADEMIC MEDICINE MATTERS The new identities also reflect the long-standing partnership with the University of Vermont College of Medicine and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and leverage the reputation of one of the nationÕ s leading research universities. Research has shown when people are aware of a strong university connection, they are much more likely to recommend their local hospital for care. Ò Receiving health care locally is obviously better for patients, their families and our communities, and it helps to keep our organizations strong,Ó Brumsted said. Ò This collective decision will enhance the local, regional and national reputations and quality of all of the entities that bear The University of Vermont name, and it makes more visible to the general public and to patients the important work that the university and these hospitals are doing together,Ó said Tom Sullivan, president of the University of Vermont. Ò This initiative will signal clearly to people in the region that they have access to a very high-quality health network aligned with one of the top academic medical centers in the country, which has a continuing strong commitment to providing exceptional patient care and effectively controlling costs.Ó PATIENT BENEFITS Ò By sharing resources and knowledge, weÕ ve made changes that are benefiting patients throughout the region every day,” said Stephens Mundy, president and CEO of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) in Plattsburgh, NY. Ò Cardiology patients are getting life-saving care closer to where they live, and stroke patients are benefiting from standardized rehabilitation and better coordination of care. WeÕ re also adding a Family Medicine residency program to the many existing residencies the network offers, which will have a tremendous impact on improving access to primary health care in northern New York.Ó

opportunity to set new standards for the future and lead the nation in developing an academic health care network.Ó “This is a significant opportunity for the College of Nursing and Health Sciences to crystalize our relationship with our partners and create new pathways for our students to gain clinical experiences within a broader health network, as well as open doors for clinical research collaborations,Ó said Patricia Prelock, Ph.D., dean of the University of Vermont College of Nursing and Health Sciences. ÒW e are now even more aligned in the effort to educate the next generation of health care providers in nursing, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, radiation therapy, medical laboratory science, nuclear medicine, athletic training and exercise and movement science who will contribute in unique ways to a coordinated and integrated model of health care.Ó

Elizabethtown Community Hospital’s new ambulance got a new look as a result of last month’s University of Vermont Health Network rebranding effort.

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Ò Central Vermont Medical Center has worked closely with the Jeffords Institute for Quality at The University of Vermont Medical Center to be prepared for quality audits by The Joint Commission and the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services,Ó said Judy Tartaglia, president and chief executive officer of Central Vermont Medical Center (CVMC) in Berlin. Ò Our philosophy is to be prepared every day in every department, and tapping into the networkÕ s resources has helped make that possible.Ó Ò Continuity of care is incredibly important to patients - from the community-based primary care centers we own to the advanced care available at The University of Vermont Medical Center,Ó said Rod Boula, administrator and CEO of Elizabethtown Community Hospital. The affiliation among all hospitals in the network, along with The University of Vermont, is now reflected in the name and visual representation of each network affiliate.

Patients will understand that they are entering a network facility whenever they see that new logo - no matter which facility they visit.Ó ACADEMIC MISSION At the University of Vermont, the College of Medicine and College of Nursing and Health Sciences will maintain close ties with The University of Vermont Medical Center, serving together as VermontÕ s academic medical center, and look forward to expanding that relationship across The University of Vermont Health Network. ÒF or more than 100 years, the College of Medicine has relied on a strong alliance with our teaching hospital partner to fulfill our shared missions of education, research, care and service,Ó said Frederick Morin, M.D., dean of the University of Vermont College of Medicine. ÒT oday that partnership becomes stronger than ever as it expands across the region, bringing improved care for patients, enhancing our education of outstanding physicians, and advancing our biomedical research agenda. This is truly an

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Essex County digging own grave with cemetery takeover

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ast month, a battle was reignited over the Old Essex County Home Cemetery when a local resident urged the Essex County Board of Supervisors to do something Ñ anything Ñ to bring the former county-run cemetery in Whallonsburg, which is now under private ownership, back into the warm embrace of government control.

The Board of Supervisors tripped over themselves to pass a resolution to move forward with eminent domain proceedings if the owner didnÕ t agree to sell the property at fair market value, which she has owned for 30 years after purchasing it outright from the Essex County Industrial Development Agency back in 1985.

Sound familiar?

In case you forgot, county supervisors erred earlier this year when they opted to decline George MooreÕ s bid for the former Frontier Town on the grounds that his offer did not meet the minimum bid of taxes owed on the property, a caveat that was not publicized, nor applied to the other parcels on the auction block.

Moore sued the county.

As we near the end of the year, that case is still tied up in court and the board continues to waste taxpayer money and county time defending it.

So this brazen decision to dive back into possible litigation in a case that contains many of the same ingredients seems premature and foolhardy, especially considering the two sides havenÕ t even sat down for a rendezvous yet.

To us, a friendly chat seems like it should be the fi rst step — not seizing private property through eminent domain.

Furthermore, you canÕ t take things just because you want them.

Look, we get it Ñ a spruced-up cemetery would be pleasant. It would provide a project for the community to rally behind and something for the county to hold up as a commitment to civic virtue and the needs of their constituents.

But county offi cials should have simply chosen not to sell the property 30 years ago.

Eminent domain is usually reserved for large-scale development projects.

The controversial measure is used as a nuclear option, like when OÕ Hare International Airport in Chicago fought for fi ve years to obtain a small cemetery for expansion purposes — or the landmark Kelo v. City of New London case that held that takeovers are permissible if used for economic development and as a means to generate municipal revenue.

On the other hand, it should not be a knee-jerk reaction to impassioned public speeches, such as the case currently facing the board.

Essex CountyÕ s attempt to strip a landowner from the land where her husband is buried does not meet this criteria.

ThatÕ s not to say we donÕ t sympathize with the emotional argument underpinning this request.

We agree that itÕ s a shame that the resting place of 378 county residents have been overlooked and is now largely forgotten.

Each of them deserve better than eternal anonymity.

But that was something that should have been considered in 1985, not 30 years later when the county has more pressing issues.

Cooler heads should prevail and the fl ames of moral outrage shouldn’t be fanned for what, once the smoke clears, is a legal issue pertaining to if the initial sale was legal to begin with.

Since this is a dispute between two private citizens, the parties should resolve the problem amongst themselves without government involvement.

And do we really want to get the Adirondack Park Agency involved?

What would be even more shameful is if the county moved forward with eminent domain.

Come to think of it, supervisors have a better chance of taking Frontier Town by that measure than their attempt to pry a graveyard away from an elderly widow.

Perhaps if the group thought of that back in April, we wouldnÕ t be having this conversation. ÑD

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threaten a veto. Then we have ongress went back legislation to renew the governto work this week mentÕ s terrorism risk insurance with a number of program, expiring at yearÕ s critical decisions to be made in end. But those negotiations the next two weeks before the have also hit a road block. curtain closes on the hundred The annual defense authoand thirteenth congressional rization bill also needs to be session. They really have few renewed but negotiations rechoices but to get somethings main at odds over the Pentaaccomplished. The time is Dan Alexander gonÕ s cost-saving proposals to short and the biggest motivaThoughts from trim military benefi ts. Military tor is neither side wants to be Behind the Pressline pay and benefi ts account for painted unfavorably before the the largest share of the budget, Republicans take control in the $167.2 billion out of $495.6 billion.

New Year.

With so much at stake and only two weeks Despite both sideÕ s proclamation of wantto get things wrapped up something has to ing to work together on behalf of the Amerigive. The sides can spin all they want but at can people, they do little more than give it the end of the day they will either be forced lip service. Their actions tell the real facts, to compromise, shut down the government which simply are neither side likes, respects or delay the recess until they can reach an or appreciates anything the other party says agreement. or does.

Neither side is willing to accept blame for The showdown will come when the budshutting down the government. That means get once again must be passed to fund the they will be forced into some form of accomgovernment or cause it to shut down. WeÕ ve modation, or at worse, a temporary spending seen this game of chicken before but this one bill, fi guratively, kicking the can to the next takes on a different set of dynamics given the congress to resolve. The problem with a temPresidentÕ s recent immigration reform calling the bluff of the Republicans to not take the porary bill is that it is likely to contain some action while the Republicans seek a solution limits on the PresidentÕ s ability to spend money to carry out his executive orders on to neutralize the PresidentÕ s ability to fund immigration reform. the reform.

So it appears everyone has painted themAdditionally President Obama also is reselves into a corner. Spin and maneuver all questing more than $5 billion to send addithey want itÕ s time to put up and get sometional noncombat troops and munitions to Iraq to cover other military and intelligence thing done; like it or not. Neither side can cost associated with fi ghting ISIS. He also leave until something is done for fear of being blamed for another shutdown governwants $6.2 billion to address Ebola in West ment. Both sides recognize they will both Africa and to improve security in the U.S. be blamed should that happen again. Meanagainst any possible outbreak here at home. while the showdown coming next year will On top of that is a $3.7 billion request to adforce the PresidentÕ s veto option as the only dress the immigrant children. way to head off the Republican controlled If thatÕ s not enough tax-writing committees are trying to renew a bundle of expired tax House and Senate from getting their way.

Clearly they must do something in the next breaks, such as the deduction for state and lofew days and something is far more than cal sales taxes, research and experimentation weÕ ve seen from this group in the last two credits, and tax credits for renewable energy years. projects like wind farms.

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Letters to the Editor

Yoga conference a hit To the Editor: Thank you to the over 60 people who traveled from upstate, downstate, Vermont, New Hampshire, and NYC for the first ever, amazing, sold out Up North Yoga Conference on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014 coordinated by Lake Champlain Yoga & Wellness and The Yoga Tree - bringing the Champlain Valley and Adirondack Mountain Yoga Communities together in Essex, NY. Quote from one of the UNYC participants - Ò Thank you Michelle and Robin for creating a beautiful day to connect with others and providing an energizing and excellent conference at the perfect time of year. Great balance of presenters, flow of the day and it was amazing to have so many people swarming the streets of Essex. The whole thing had a great breathing quality!Ó Thank you to our presenters - Justin Wolfer, Debbie Philp, Carmen Maron Walker, Lynda Garrand, & Patrick Siler. Thank you to our sponsors - PrAna, College For Every Student, The Essex Inn, Dogwood Bread Company and The Sugar House Creamery.

Also, thank you to Essex on Lake Champlain who published three articles on their blog and helped promote and sell-out the conference! We so look forward to next year collaborating with the entire Up North community to create a two day Yoga conference in Essex, NY! Michelle Maron Lake Champlain Yoga & Wellness, Essex, NY Robin Shaver The Yoga Tree, Keene, NY

Cartoon borders on hate speech To the Editor: First, I am glad to receive your free weekly periodical in my mailbox each week. I rely on it for local news, notifications of lo-

cal rummage sales, library sales, and other events.

As publisher, you certainly have every right to express your personal opinions on the editorial page. Sometimes I agree with your sentiments, sometimes I do not.

However, I must express my profound disappointment at the caricature cartoon by Kevin McCarthy you chose to publish in the current issue.

I found it insulting to our elected President, who after all, has been serving our county for six years now. Sometimes I disagree with his decisions, just as I did with the sitting president during the Bush years.

But this borders on the pure hate speech type of Ò opinionÓ which is all too common these days.

Barbara Lawson, Champlain

Op-Ed contains flawed assumptions

that there was a conspiracy within the GOP on keeping videoÕ s of GruberÕ s comments under wraps. Would ask you to provide credible evidence of such. I would think if they had these videos months ago, theyÕ d have run them pre-election.

You also missed the mark on the low voter turnout.

How much of a mandate it is and will be for the GOP is up for debate and remains to be seen, But even Obama, Democrat Party strategists, and political pundits admit that the Dems got absolutely thumped, from top to bottom, Senate races, House races, Governor races, state legislatures.

In many areas turnout among registered Republicans was in line with previous mid-term elections. It was the supposed Dems base that stayed home, and they stayed home because they were lied to and deceived by Obama, Pelosi, Reid and their failed policies.

It was no accident that most Democrat Senate and House candidates tried to get as far away from Obama as possible and disinvited him to campaign for them.

An Op-Ed piece is what it is, but you mixed opinion with some flawed assumptions of the facts.

Jim Jacob, Jay

To the Editor: Mr. Alexander, your recent Ò Beware the Trojan HorseÓ OpEd piece just might be one of the most myopic and self serving pieces of yours that IÕ ve read.

LetÕ s start with Ò Where were the Republicans last year, when this Obamacare Architect.....Ó Really?

Where was our supposed fair, impartial and dispassionate press last year when Gruber was spouting off?

This includes you and Denpubs. IÕ ll await you pointing me to the Denpubs archives of last year for the issues in which you brought GruberÕ s spouting off to light and opined on them.

As you yourself noted, it was only when Ò conservativeÓ stations began airing them that the MSM picked up on them.

You do realize GruberÕ s comments were made in quasi public settings, itÕ s not as if he was on 60 Minutes. Interesting that since heÕ s been exposed, heÕ s gone underground. You seem to infer

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News In Brief RSVP looks for volunteers

WILLSBORO Ñ The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Essex County is looking for area residents, ages 55 and older, interested in joining RSVP and the Reading Buddy Program.

Willsboro Elementary School is looking for RSVP Reading Buddies to spend one-on-one time with kindergarten students in their classroom, starting in January.

They would commit to one hour a week, any day Monday through Friday, and the start time would be 1:45 p.m. WCS provides any training needed after an RSVP volunteer is authorized to start. For more details and to sign up to become a Reading Buddy call Barb Brassard RSVP Director at 546-3565 or email rsvp@logical.net.

Community Angels prep toy drive

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The Community Action Angels eighth annual Toy Drive will be held Friday, Dec. 5, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Cobble Hill Inn. A chicken and biscuit dinner and karaoke will be provide for a donation of a new, unwrapped toy or $10. There will be 50/50 raffle tickets available and the winner will be drawn that evening. All proceeds to benefit the Holidays are for Sharing Program of Essex County NY.

Club to serve tea and lunch

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The Elizabethtown-Westport Garden Club will hold their annual GreenÕ s Tea Friday, Dec. 5, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. with lunch served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the United Church of Christ parish hall on Court St.

Grief support groups to be held

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ An eight-week series of grief support groups will be held every week on Fridays beginning Dec. 5, through Jan. 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Hand House.

The topics to be covered in the weekly sessions include: Understanding the grief experience, handling the difficult emotions of grief, managing the stress of change, preparing for holidays and special occasions, and finding meaning after loss.

According to Cam Brown, bereavement coordinator at High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., Ò The goals of this support group are to provide educational information about grief and loss due to the death of a loved one, to assist group members in developing coping and adapting skills, and to offer emotional support.Ó The support group sessions will be offered at no charge and are open to adults who have lost a loved one to death within the past few years. To pre-register or for more information, contact Christina Steigleman or Twila Quaid at 942-6513.

KCS schedules bazaar and fair

KEENE — Keene Central School will hold their fifth annual Holiday Craft Bazaar and Scholastic Book Fair Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be handcrafted and local gifts available for the family. A childrenÕ s crafting area will be available.

Green Tea event readied

WILLSBORO Ñ The Willsboro Congregational Church, Route 22, will be holding their annual Christmas Greens Tea Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a soup and sandwich luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will also baked goods, collectibles, jewelry, crafts and wreaths.

ELCS Senior class to host ‘How to Succeed’

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School senior class will present their fall production, ÒH ow To Succeed In High School Without Really Trying,Ó Saturday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m. The cost is adults $5 and students $3.

Sisco Lodge to host Santa

WESTPORT Ñ The Sisco Lodge #259 F & AM will be hosting a Holiday Party for the children of Westport and Wadhams Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Heritage House.

There will be games, crafts, snacks, silent auction, and a visit from Santa.

The Boy Scouts will be selling Christmas trees at the Heritage House from 8 am. to 4 p.m. or sooner if all trees are sold.

Festival of Trees set for this weekend

KEESEVILLE — The fifth annual Keeseville Festival of Trees will be Saturday, Dec. 6, and Sunday, Dec. 7. This is a free family event for the Community. There will be activities and walk through the trees and displays decorated by local business and organizations. The open house Saturday is from 1 to 4 p.m. The girl scouts will lead indoor caroling at 1 p.m. A violin concert with Carl Kokes will be at 2 p.m. The childrenÕ s story hour and craft will be at 3 p.m. There will be an open house Sunday, Dec. 7, from 2 until 4 p.m. with casual caroling around the piano. Learn to make caramel corn, have a coffee, and conversation. The festival is hosted by the Keeseville Good Shepherd Church of the Nazarene.

Call 834-9408 or 221-6544 for more information.

Grange to show ‘Babe’

Vets get wreaths

WADHAMS Ñ The Essex County VeteranÕ s Cemetery Committee is sponsoring the placement of Holiday Wreaths on the graves of the 40 veterans interred at the County Veterans Cemetery Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. The public is invited to attend and participate. The cemetery is located one mile west of the Hamlet of Wadhams and 6 miles east of Elizabethtown, on the north side of County Route 8. The purchase of wreaths is funded by donations. For further information, contact committee chairman Newman Tryon 873-2138.

Westport to offer ski opps

WESTPORT Ñ The Youth Commission will hold their Ski/ Ride sign up Monday, Dec. 8, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Westport Town Office. All participants need to appear in person for photos to be taken for ski/ride passes. More information and registration forms can be found at westportyouth.org or by emailing westportyouthprograms@gmail.com.

ESC announces holiday contest

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The annual Arthur G. Hooper Holiday Decorating Contest, sponsored by the Elizabethtown Social Center, will be judged Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 5 to 9 p.m. Homes and businesses in New Russia, Elizabethtown, and Lewis will be judged in categories of Most Original, Most Beautiful, and the Spirit of Christmas. Winners will have their name engraved on a permanent plaque and receive a gift from the Elizabethtown Social Center. Call the Center at 873-6408 if people wish to be included in the contest or nominate a neighbor. Help the judges decide by naming your favorite decorations on our facebook page.

WHALLONSBURG Ñ The Champlain Valley Film Society present the childrenÕ s movie ÒB abeÓ Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall, 1610 NYS Route 22 at Whallons Bay Road. The movie will be the first of three in the Society’s new series of free family films. The film is free; the Film Society will sell refreshments. For more information about this event or the Hall, contact Stephanie Beneng, office manager, at 963-4170 or by email at admin@thegrangehall.info.

WCS announces board meeting

Pleasant Valley Chorale to perform

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The Elizabethtown Library Association will hold a story and craft hour for children ages 3 to 5, and accompanied by an adult(s) Saturday, Dec. 20, from 9 to 10 a.m. Registration encouraged. For information, call the library at 873-2670.

ESSEX Ñ The Pleasant Valley Chorale will present a program of holiday music, both sacred and secular, entitled ÒL et It Snow!Ó Friday, Dec. 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the Essex Community Church in Essex, and Sunday, Dec. 14, at the UCC Church in Elizabethtown at 3 p.m. Songs include ÒT he SnowÓ by Elgar, ÒI n the Bleak MidwinterÓ b y Holst, and other delightful pieces celebrating winter.

St. Petersburg comes to Westport

WESTPORT Ñ The St. Petersburg MenÕ s Ensemble will perform Sunday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. at the Westport Federated Church, 6486 Main Street. The St. Petersburg MenÕ s Ensemble includes Kirill Sokolov, Sergey Shapinskiy, Vadim Smantser, and Andrei Volikov.

They have been performing in churches throughout the United States since 2002. Their concerts reflect their culture and heritage, with a balance of sacred songs by Russian composers, and Russian folk songs. They bring extensive training and experience to the presentation of Russian folk songs and sacred selections. Members of the Ensemble have attended the Glinka Choir School and the St. Petersburg Conservatory. They have sung with many choirs and vocal groups including the State Academic Capella and the Choir of Smolny Cathedral. The concert will feature choral works by Bortnyansky, Rachmaninoff, Tolstyakov, and Kedrov among others. A free will offering will be collected to support their U.S. Tour.

WESTPORT Ñ The Westport Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Dec. 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the library. Agenda items will include the 2015-2016 budget calendar and any other business that may come before the Board. All Board of Education meetings are open to the public.

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WCS seeks ‘Wall of Distinction’ apps

WESTPORT Ñ The Westport Central School Wall of Distinction Committee is now excepting nominations for individuals to be considered for induction.

Criteria to be considered includes, but not limited to: • Outstanding contribution(s) to Westport Central School; • Outstanding contribution(s) to society; • Outstanding career; • Participation and/or leadership in community activities; • Student candidate must have attended Westport Central School and have been out of school a minimum of ten years before eligibility of induction.

• Nominations for former or existing staff members who meet criteria 1-4 and who have served a minimum of five years at the district will also be considered.

Nominations should be submitted to Jana Atwell, 25 Sisco Street, Westport, 12993 by Jan. 23, 2015.

Nomination forms are available on the DistrictÕ s website, westportcs.org, or by contacting the District Office at 962-8244.

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Tupper Lake to launch winter Fire & Ice fest Fundraisers scheduled for this week

TUPPER LAKE Ñ A group of organizers are working to launch a new winter festival in Tupper Lake, the Fire & Ice Festival, to be held Feb. 21-22, 2015.

Fundraisers are being held, including two this week, to support the effort to throw this event, which organizers hope will grow to be an annual cornerstone celebration for Tupper Lake. Ò The Fire & Ice Festival is a volunteer effort to organize a hometown weekend event celebrating the AdirondacksÕ unique qualities in the winter season. This event branches off the already popular Fire & Ice and Golf Tournament, sponsored by the local Rotary and Lion’s Club for the last five years,” said lead organizer Christine Marquis.

Festival activities will be held throughout the town to showcase all of Tupper LakeÕ s great outdoor recreational opportunities; organizers are encouraging all local businesses to get involved in the event through promotions, sales, activities and other means. The festival will include sleigh rides, dogsled rides, fireworks and fire dancers, live music with artwork to music, a snowmobile hill climb at the Big Tupper Ski Area, ice and snow sculptures, bonfires, a children’s clothes swap and, of course, the annual Fire & Ice Golf Tournament.

Organizers started with a $0 budget, and their goal is to raise $8,000 to throw the event. There are two fundraisers this week: a movie Thursday night and a dinner Sunday, as well as an

ongoing bottle drive.

The ski movie, Ò Days of My Youth,Ó will be shown Thursday, Dec. 4, with doors opening at 6:15 p.m. at the Adirondack State Theater in Tupper Lake. Tickets are available now for $15, which includes food, drinks and an entry to multiple raffles.

The movie is MSP FilmsÕ latest movie, just released in September, by Tupper Lake native Scott Gaffney. Tickets are for sale at the movie theater, the Wawbeek Quick Stop, Belleville Insurance and Raquette River Brewing, and Marquis, Sabrina Sabre, Kate Bencze, Stuart Nichols and Alex Logie are also selling tickets.

On Sunday, a fundraiser dinner will be held at the Moose Club at 31 Cedar St. Dinner will be served from 4 to 7 p.m., and it’s first come, first served. Delivery will be available. Each meal will be served for an $8 donation.

Both bottle redemptions centers in Tupper Lake also have do-

nation accounts set up there, so people who want to donate can bring in their recyclables and donate the proceeds to making the event a great one.

For more information, go to tupperlake.com/events/fire-icefestival or www.facebook.com/FireIceFestivalTupperLake.

Anne Hills and Michael Smith to perform WHALLONSBURG — The final concert of the 2014 season at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall will be Saturday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. It will feature two nationally known singer-songwriters, Anne Hills and Michael Smith. Tickets are $12 for adults, and $6 under 18. The Whallonsburg Grange is located at 1610 NYS Route 22, about 5 miles south of the Essex ferry. Advance tickets are available by mail: WCA, PO Box 54, Essex, NY 12936. For more information, visit. thegrangehall.info or call 963-4170.

Ward: Bigger prizes at this year’s buck contest JAY Ñ Ward Lumber is pleased to announce the 22nd anniversary of the Annual Buck Contest with bigger prizes.

Ward Lumber invites sportsmen and women deer hunting this season in the Northern Zone to take their bucks to Ward Lumber in Jay to enter the free contest.

There are two ways to win: Biggest Buck and Random Drawing. The Biggest Buck winner will be determined by calculating the weight X points. Biggest Buck wins a $250 Ward Lumber gift card and a free shoulder mount from Northern Taxidermy (a $495 value). If you donÕ t have freezer room, Northern Taxidermy will prepare and store your deer until the winner is determined.

All other entries are put into a random drawing to win a $100 Ward Lumber Gift Card! All contestants will receive a baseball cap just for entering.

No pre-registration is required and the contest is free. All

hunters will be photographed with their bucks for promotional purposes. The contest runs through Sunday, Dec. 7.

A winner in each category will be selected after Dec. 7. Enter by bringing your buck to Ward Lumber in Jay at 697 Glen Rd. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Ward Lumber is also the official weigh station for the Jay Volunteer Fire DepartmentÕ s 1st Annual Buck Contest.

Ward Lumber is a two-unit lumber and building materials supplier along with hardware, paint and feed with locations in Jay and Malone. One of the largest private employers in Essex County, Ward Lumber manages over 6,000 acres of timberland and operates one of New York StateÕ s largest white pine sawmills and planing mills.

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Whallonsburg Grange preps for centennial events WHALLONSBURG Ñ The historic Grange Hall in the hamlet of Whallonsburg is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2015 with an entire centennial year of events.

At the core of the centennial year will be a summer exhibit featuring oral histories and memorabilia about the Grange and farming.

Area farmers and residents are encouraged to be interviewed for the oral history project.

Office Manager Stephanie Beneng will be working with Essex town historian Shirley LaForest of Whallonsburg to gather memorabilia and prepare exhibits.

OBITUARIES Ò WeÕ re hoping lots of people will come forward to share their ROBERT F. BROWN stories,Ó saysDecember Beneng. 25, 1919-November 25, 2014 Those who have saved items or photographs from Grange dances, bingo nights, meetings, and other events are asked to loan their items for the exhibit by contacting the Grange at 9634170, or by email at admin@thegrangehall.info.

Surrounding the summer exhibit will be a full year of events with a centennial theme. The year begins with a square dance on Jan. 31 with caller Gary Finney and fiddler Donnie Perkins of The Upstate New Yorkers.

Throughout the spring and fall, the Grange will host lyceum lectures on the history of the area.

The centennial year culminates in a Ò birthday partyÓ on Sept.

13, by which time the building will have had exterior renovations and painting, new outdoor historical displays, and landscaping. in passing a vil-on Leading the planning process isinstrumental the centennial committee, lageserve. resolution declaring which anyone in the community can Committee member Champ, the lake monster, an endangered species. Bob got Robert F. Brown, 94, longcalls from all over the world time resident of Port Henry, requesting more information NY, passed away at Elizaon Champ, and appeared in bethtown Community Hosseveral television segments pital on November 25, 2014, discussing the history of the surrounded by his loving creature. He and Blanche family. He would have been hosted visitors from Japan, 95 on Christmas Day. France and scientific commuBob was born Dec. 25, 1919, nities around the country as in Essex Center, Vermont, to they came to investigate Eva (Lovely) Brown and Champ.

Ernest J. Brown. Bob graduBob maintained an interest ated from Essex Center High in his Essex Center, Vermont School and attended Burlinghometown throughout his ton Business College. His life. He spoke with refamily moved to Port Henry searchers about the history of and opened Ernies RestauEssex Center and was a liferant on Main Street, where long member of the Essex Bob worked before volunCommunity Historical Sociteering to serve in WW II. He ety, where he gave talks and met his future wife, Blanche attended meeting. Last fall Donahue, in Port Henry, and Bob was able to go on an they were married while he Honor Flight to see WW II was on a week-end pass Memorial in Washington, from Pine Camp, now Camp D.C. He was accompanied Drum, in Watertown. Bob by his grandson Gabriel trained as a radioman and Heald. It was a high point in cryptographer, as well as on his life and the fulfillment of 155 Howitzers. his long-time dream to see In July 1943, Bob sailed the memorial. from Chesapeake Bay to EuBob always knew when rope, taking what he called a someone needed assistance zig-zag evasive route across and did his best to help. His the Atlantic to avoid enemy concern for others and his attacks. He was part of the dedication to his family are famous 45th Infantry Divian inspiration for all who sion and saw 511 days of batknew him. He will be retle. He loved to tell how his membered for his voracious Thunderbird Division made appetite for reading and amphibious landings in Sicilearning, which continued ly, and moved through throughout his lifetime, and Anzio to Salerno, where they his wonderful sense of hufreed Italians and Poles from mor and inexhaustible supGerman concentration ply of funny stories. He will camps. Bobs Division was be greatly missed. north of Rome on D-Day include Survivors when the Allies landed in Blanche, his wife of 72 years, Normandy. Moving into his daughter Mary and her France, the Thunderbirds husband Frank Heald, of pushed the enemy inland, Westport, Grand-daughters went on to Munich and liberAmy Turner of Fairfax, Vt. ated Dachau in April 1945.

And Ann Turner of Westport Bob lost many friends in and Grandson Gabe and his the war, but stayed in touch girlfriend Natia Covington with several Army buddies of Jay. Bob had 5 greatwell into his eighties and grandchildren who were the early nineties. In his later joy of his life: Zoe Heald, years he was also invited by Kayden Reynolds, Violet local schools to tell students Heald, Phineas Turner and about his war experiences.

Liam Turner.

He was a captivating and In lieu of flowers, the family humorous storyteller, makrequests that donations be ing history come alive for the made in Bobs name to the younger generations who North Country Honor Flight were fortunate enough to in Keeseville or, because Bob have never known warfare. so loved all animals, to your After returning home favorite ASPCA or other anifrom the war, Bob worked mal advocacy group. for the U.S. Postal Service, Calling hours were held delivering mail throughout at the Harland Funeral Port Henry for 25 years. AfHome in Port Henry on Friter his retirement, he continday, Nov. 28 from 4:00 to ued serving his beloved com7:00 p.m. Funeral services munity for twelve years as was held at St. Patricks Mayor. His efforts in that ofChurch in Port Henry at fice included obtaining 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, $750,000 in Grants to upNovember 29. grade housing, and he was

Laura Newmark became involved Ò because it has been a valuable place for me to reconnect with old friends and to make new ones. It is so wonderful the way everyone comes together, and I want to be part of that.Ó Committee member John Bingham became a volunteer in the renovations of the building, remembering the fun he had as a child with his hometown Grange in Connecticut. He plans to stay involved. Ò Grange halls across this country are experiencing a revival, a 3-D, technicolor return to real civic engagement É I love volunteering, and seeing my neighbors, old and new, face to face, more and more of my days,Ó he said.

The Hall, which is owned by the Town of Essex, is operated

by the Whallonsburg Civic AssociationÕ s board of directors. It receives funding for electricity and heat from the Town, and the majority of its budgeted income comes from donations from area residents.

The Civic Association aims to keep the Hall true to its heritage as a gathering space for rural communities, providing opportunities for entertainment, education, and economic support for farmers. Ò Grange halls have been doing this work for more than a century,Ó said Beneng. Ò This celebration is not only about our past, but also about looking forward to our next 100 years of building community.Ó

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Holiday events set for Essex

WILLSBORO Ñ Willsboro Central School will hold an elementary assembly with author Steven Kellogg Friday, Dec. 12, in the school library at 9:30 a.m. As part of the NYS Common core curriculum for the primary grades, he will be focusing on Folktales/Fairytales. Mr, Kellogg has donated his assembly fee back to the school so that each student may go home with their own personally autographed 20th Anniversary Paul Bunyan paperback.

ESSEX Ñ Santa and Mrs. Claus will come from the ferry at 9:15 a.m. and arrive at the firehouse for breakfast Saturday, Dec. 13, at 9:45 a.m. There will be holiday shopping, art show, library events, photo booth, and more. There will be a scavenger hunt and a fun run for children to join in. Seechristmasinessex.com for complete schedule.

Santa rides to town WESTPORT Ñ The Westport Fire District will hold its third annual Holiday Parade Friday, Dec. 12, at 6 p.m. the parade will start in Wadhams and travel down Bessboro Lane, up Sisco Street, down Main Street, and ending at the Library lawn around 7 p.m. where Santa will light the Christmas tree. There will be cookies and cocoa served after the tree lighting. Prior to SantaÕ s arrival, there will be activities for the children at 6 p.m.

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High Peaks Hospice collecting food for the Mineville Food Pantry MINEVILLE Ñ High Peaks Hospice now has a food collection box at their office, located at 12 Tom Phelps Way, until Tuesday, Dec. 30. All food donated will benefit the Mineville food pantry. ThereÕ s a special need for pancake mix, pancake syrup, peanut butter, cereal, and canned tuna. Any non-perishable food items are welcome and appreciated. The foundation of High Peaks Hospice work is community support. Contact Ingrid at 942-6513 with any questions.

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Essex Industries celebrates 40 years

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com MINEVILLE Ñ A company which began 40 years ago with the goal to help people find work while providing quality production celebrated the past four decades Nov. 5 in Mineville.

Essex Industries, which is operated through Mountain Lake Services, invited the community into its Pilfisher Road site to show off their work and workers.

It focuses on producing high-end canoe seats and canoe accessories, cedar picnic tables, camp stools, novelty cutting boards and pizza peels, with annual contract sales of approximately $1 million with customers from around the globe. Ò You can see how things have progressed,Ó MLS Executive Director Marty Nephew said. Ò We started with clothes-pin ducks up to folding canoe chairs and the other products we make now.

We have sold items to L.L. Bean and many other national and international retailers. The folks take a lot of pride in the work they do and this work goes all over the world. This is a big day for all of them.Ó Ò ItÕ s an amazing opportunity to show off the quality and witness what goes into our products,Ó Essex Industries Director Lisa Sheldon said. Ò A lot of people do not know what happens here so itÕ s a good chance to show people what we do and the skill and workmanship that goes into it.Ó Essex Industries opened its doors Nov. 4, 1974 as a sheltered workshop where people with intellectual and developmental disabilities learn skills needed to work and live as independently as possible within their community.

They provide a wide range of vocational and prevocational training experiences and currently employ 50 individuals with disabilities and 20 non-disabled. Overall, 80-percent of employees with disabilities also receive residential support from MLS while the rest live either independently or with families. Ò If these people are not here, then they are missing out on a lot

Workers at Essex Industries in Mineville invited the public into their facility to celebrate 40 years of business Nov. 5.

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they could be doing,Ó Nephew said.

Those in attendance were given the chance to tour through the facility, see how products are created and how machinery is adapted to help meet the needs of the employees.

Nephew said the facility hopes to continue to grow in the face of declining funding from the government. Ò With funding cuts, it is a big thing we are still surviving over 40 years,Ó he said. Ò The state has a plan to stop their funding of these kinds of workshops and our goal is to keep it open through different funding revenues.Ó

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Morgan continues to reside on the 18-acre parcel.

Under town law, Essex is permitted to perform basic maintenance on the grounds.

The long-simmering issue was rekindled last month when Dickerson collected 180 petition signatures at a VeteranÕ s Day event in Willsboro and exhorted the board to rectify what she said was an illegal sale.

On Monday, she was joined by about a dozen supporters, including former Assemblywoman Teresa Sayward.

Assemblyman Dan Stec was also in attendance, but did not speak on the matter, instead briefing lawmakers on local issues to be discussed at the next legislative session in Albany, which starts in January. Ò NO EQUITYÓ Sayward, the former Willsboro supervisor who served in the state assembly from 2003-2013, thanked the board for the resolution Ñ which was moved by Essex Supervisor Ed Gardner and seconded by Willsboro Supervisor Shaun Gillilland Ñ and pushed for them to follow through on regaining the property.

The retired official said the phrase “eminent domain” has connotations of taking someoneÕ s home or business, a process depriving them of equity. Ò This cemetery has no equity to this individual,Ó said Sayward. Ò It has no value.Ó Sayward said she hopes the county doesnÕ t need another reminder to take action. Ò We donÕ t want to have to come back,Ó she said. Ò All IÕ m asking is that someone just nudges the county attorney that this should be on the front burner and not on the back burner.Ó Ò We are moving forward,Ó said Chairman Randy Douglas.

Douglas Oliver Morgan, Ruth MorganÕ s second husband, is interred on the property. Ò Eminent domain is probably a dirty word,Ó said Moriah Supervisor Tom Scozzafava. Ò Have we exhausted our options? Have we sat down and really discussed this with the owner?Ó Scozzafava said his town is able to maintain a number of abandoned cemeteries through both local law and negotiated agreements with owners for easement rights and access. Ò I donÕ t get the sense of an informal maintenance agreement,Ó said Manning, referring to the current stand-off.

He said he sent Morgan a letter and hoped they could hash out a deal.

Moving forward with eminent domain doesnÕ t preclude additional solutions, he noted. Ò This just gives us another bullet in the gun,Ó said Newcomb Supervisor George Canon.

NEXT STEP Morgan told the Valley News on Monday that she received ManningÕ s letter and was pondering the next step, including the hiring of legal counsel. Ò I think itÕ s illegal because eminent domain is something for the betterment of the entire community,Ó she said. Ò To me, that doesnÕ t have anything to do with this.Ó She said she was undecided if she would sell for fair market value. Ò WeÕ ll just have to wait,Ó she said.

Manning told lawmakers that the county would pay for all procedural costs, including fees covering the Adirondack Park Agency-mandated subdivision process, if they were to obtain the parcel.

Tax rolls show the 18.2 acre lot is assessed at $104,900.

Without MorganÕ s residence, the value drops down to $47,200.

The crux of a legal battle would be if the county brokered an illegal sale when they initially sold the property in 1985.

Manning said records regarding the sale appeared to display conflicting evidence.

Mention of the burial grounds, which contains 378 known plots, was inconsistent: it appeared it may have been kept in some drafts and left

www.valleynewsadk.com from others. Ò It looks as though it was not supposed to be conveyed,Ó said Manning. Ò I havenÕ t had any answers and will pursue whether a cemetery can be sold by a county and whether this was public or private.Ó The New York State Attorney General’s office has not responded to numerous requests for comment to clarify the issue.

While Elizabethtown Supervisor Noel Merrihew encouraged the board to set a deadline, that recommendation was not included in the final resolution. Ò I think they need to see a date,Ó he said, referring to the current owners. Ò Otherwise, this is going to go on for a long time.Ó ALBANY UPDATE Assemblyman Dan Stec (R-114th) took advantage of the monthly full board session to brief lawmakers on the situation on the ground in Albany.

Stec, who will begin his second two-year term in January, cited an increase in infrastructure spending in the district, including the spate of projects along Route 73 in Keene and Lake Placid. Ò WeÕ re standing by to coordinate with you, the [Department of Transportation] and small businesses,Ó he said.

Ticonderoga Supervisor Bill Grinnell asked about mandate relief.

The short answer?

DonÕ t count on it, said Stec. Ò IÕ ve been disappointed in the mandate relief we havenÕ t seen,Ó he said. Ò As far as rolling back old ones, weÕ re still worrying about making the numbers work.Ó Grinnell said he would like to see communities within the Adirondack Park be relieved of the two percent tax cap.

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The legislation remains a sore point with North Country officials and it remains unclear what will happen as municipalities drain their rainy day accounts while unfunded mandates continue to rise.

Stec said he was still fighting on restoring funding for the Gap Elimination Adjustment, the controversial measure introduced in 2010 to help close the stateÕ s then-$10 billion budget gap.

Critics say the reduction of state school funding is unfair and punishes rural districts.

Stec said he anticipated no major changes in policy during the upcoming fiscal year. Ò There are no game changers,Ó he said. Ò But I will continue to nibble at the edges.Ó Allocation of funds from the voter-approved Smart Schools Bond Act, a $1 billion measure to upgrade classrooms across the state, will also be discussed at the next session, which is scheduled to begin on Jan. 7.

Winter mahjong and bridge schedule ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The Elizabethtown Social Center will add a Bridge group on occasional Fridays through the winter, if there is interest. Please attend the first meeting on January 16 at 1:00. Beginners are welcome. The Mahjong group will not meet again until January 9 and continue to play on the second Friday each month from 1:00 until 3:00. Please contact the Social Center for more information at 873-6408 or info@elizabethtownsocialcenter.org.

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From page 1 from points in Clinton, Essex, and Franklin counties. Distinct from other choral groups in our region, NAVE is essentially an a cappella chamber choir focusing on the rich and historical repertoire composed specifically for chamber choir unaccompanied by instruments.

THE PROGRAM NAVEÕ s Festival of Lessons and Carols follows the traditional model of those performed annually on Christmas Eve (since 1928) at KingÕ s College Chapel in Cambridge, England. The customary format is built around nine short Bible readings from the Old and New Testaments that trace the story of the fall of humanity and the promise of a Messiah to the birth of Jesus. Anthems, carols, and hymns are liberally interspersed throughout to musically illuminate the narrative.

NAVE will again vary the musical palette from previous performances while maintaining several congregational hymns and beloved anthems.

www.valleynewsadk.com Early music will retain a featured role with several pieces dating from the 16th Century including the festive anthem Ò Gaudete!Ó (Ò Rejoice!Ó ) and the powerfully understated motet Ò O Magnum MysteriumÓ (Ò O Great MysteryÓ ), by Renaissance composer Tomas Luis de Victoria. Other noteworthy pieces of earlier time periods include Ò Christmas Night,Ó whose melody can be traced back to ArbeauÕ s 1588 Orchesographie, and Ò O Little One Sweet,Ó featuring a harmonization of the traditional German melody by Baroque giant Johann Sebastian Bach.

George Frederic Handel is also represented on the program in a musical response to the reading from Genesis: Ò Since by Man Came Death,Ó from his beloved Messiah.

More modern and complex harmonies greet the listener in the luscious Ò ShepherdÕ s CarolÓ by British composer Bob Chilcott (2001), which tells the birth narrative from the vantage point of the poor shepherds who are roused from their mundane evening tasks by the appearance of a star Ò brighter than Venus.Ó In this piece vocal lines undulate underneath the melody in a sort or shimmering accompaniment before all forces join to a dramatic climax. In an even more austere work, NAVE will present William BlakeÕ s childrenÕ s poem Ò The LambÓ in a musical setting by recently desceased composer John Taverner. Here, vocal lines

December 6, 2014 are frequently at odds with one another in discordant harmonies, while calmly resolving to the unison at each cadence.

The program also includes the traditional, yet infrequently heard English carols Ò Past Three OÕ Clock,Ó Ò The Sussex Carol,Ó and Ò The Cherry Tree CarolÓ in addition to the Old Basque Noel, Ò I Saw a Maiden,Ó set by Edgar Pettman.

OF SPECIAL NOTE Organizers seek to highlight the dazzlingly uptempo Russian work, Ò Bogoroditse Djevo,Ó by contemporary Estonian composer Arvo Part. In it, one can hear evidence of PartÕ s signature Ò tintinnabuliÓ style developed by the composer in response to his mystical experiences of chant. Rhythmic reinflection of a note or harmony seems to take precedence over an expansive harmonic language, allowing the listener to be bathed in the overall wash of sound rather than more intimate detail.

Community members will read the texts, which include passages from Genesis and the Gospels, as well as a contemporary poem, Ò Annunciation,Ó by Denise Levertov. The audience is invited to join with the choir in congregational singing accompanied by University of Notre Dame organist and Potsdam native Benjamin A. Stone. These familiar Advent and Christmas hymns include Ò Once in Royal DavidÕ s City,Ó Ò Come, O Long Expected Jesus,Ó Ò It Came Upon the Midnight Clear,Ó Ò Silent Night,Ó Ò Shepherds in the Field Abiding,Ó Ò As With Gladness Men of Old,Ó and Ò O Come, All Ye Faithful.Ó Again this year, the program will conclude with StoneÕ s performance of the organ postlude, Ò In Dulci JubiloÓ BWV 729, by J.S. Bach.

Admission is a suggested donation of $10. For more information, find them on Facebook or contact drew.benware@gmail. com.

ABOUT THE CONDUCTOR Andrew M. Benware is currently the Director of Choral Activities at Saranac Lake High School, where he conducts the Festival Chorus, Concert Choir, MenÕ s Ensemble, WomenÕ s Ensemble, and teaches small group vocal instruction. He also serves as the Music Director for the annual musical theater production and maintains a small private piano studio.

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AuSable Valley Patriots Boys’ basketball

Northern Basketball League Div. I 2013-14 record: 15-5, 11-3 CLINTONVILLE Ñ Only one starter returns from last seasonÕ s Class B runner-up team, but Patriots head coach Jamie Douglass doesnÕ t seem worried.

“All the other returning players saw signifi cant playing time last year,Ó said Douglass. Ò We will continue to work hard and improve every day with the goal of peaking as a team at sectional time.Ó The Patriots have lots of height at their disposal this season with six players 6Õ or taller and four more just under that mark.

AuSable Valley, in Class C this year, will still be playing Division I against bigger schools to the north. Come sectionals, said Douglass, the race may be wide open with NAC, Ticonderoga and Seton Catholic all potentially in the title hunt. Ò ItÕ s going to be a shoot out,Ó Douglass said. Ò As a coach I am excited.Ó Boys’ basketball roster Kevin Douglas Zach Cosgrove Chris Hickey Riley Taylor Nate Devins Nate Manning

Lucas Perez Kobe Parrow Prescott Doyle Sultan Sikander Dylan Murphy Alex Knapp

Schedule Wednesday, Dec. 10...v. Peru Friday, Dec. 12...v. Plattsburgh High School Wednesday, Dec. 17...at Saranac Friday, Dec. 19...v. at Saranac Lake Wednesday, Jan. 7...v. Beekmantown Friday, Jan. 9...at Northern Adirondack Wednesday, Jan. 14...v. Northeastern Clinton Thursday, Jan. 15...at Peru Tuesday, Jan. 20...at Plattsburgh High School Thursday, Jan. 22...v. Saranac Thursday, Jan. 29...v. Saranac Lake Tuesday, Feb. 3...at Beekmantown Thursday, Feb. 5...v. Northern Adirondack Tuesday, Feb. 10...at Northeastern Clinton

Girls’ basketball

Northern Basketball League Div. I 2013-14 record: 14-5, 10-4 CLINTONVILLE Ñ The Patriots are coming off a strong 2013-14 winter in which they won 15 games before losing to eventual champion Saranac in sectionals.

Despite losing Taylor Saltus, Logan Snow

and Bryce Douglass, AuSable Valley returns some strong senior talent to the court, including Meghan Strong and Madison Rondeau.

Madison McCable, a sophomore, is another rising player to watch as well as two other players going into their fi nal years in Jenna Manning and Shelby Bourgeois.

Patriots head coach Roger Long said a goal this year is to compete for the Class C title while speed and basketball IQ are strengths of this wintersÕ squad.

With sectionals in Class C at the end year, a regular season in Division I against should have the Patriots well-tested come playoff time.

Girls’ basketball roster Meghan Strong Jenna Manning Emily McDonald Kourtney Keenan Hannah Rondeau

Madison Rondeau Vanessa Garrow Madison McCabe Shelby Bourgeois Sydney Snow

Schedule Tuesday, Dec. 9 ... at Peru Thursday, Dec. 11... at Plattsburgh High School Tuesday, Dec. 16 ... Saranac Thursday, Dec. 18 ... Saranac Lake Tuesday, Jan. 6 ... at Beekmantown Thursday, Jan. 8 ... Northern Adirondack Central Tuesday, Jan. 13 ... at North Eastern Clinton Thursday, Jan. 16 ... Peru Wednesday, Jan. 21 ... Plattsburgh High School Friday, Jan. 23 ... at Saranac Friday, Jan. 30 ... at Saranac Lake Wednesday, Feb. 4 ... Beekmantown Friday, Feb. 6 ... at Northern Adirondack Central Wednesday, Feb. 11 ... Northeastern Clinton

Bowling

2013-14 record: 15-1-0 (boys); 0-16-0 (girls) CLINTONVILLE Ñ The Patriots bowling team may have lost six boys from last yearÕ s 151-0 group, but head coach Jeff Miller sees them wanting another run at the CVAC. The boys team was the only one to beat Beekmantown last season and fi nished right behind them in the regular season and sectionals.

Miller said he has a Ò strong core of returning players for the boysÓ while the girlsÕ team returns three from last year and will look to improve on their record from last season.

Bowlers to watch include Noah Martineau, Tyler Atkins and Brandan Ano. When asked about areas of focus this winter, Miller responded with this: Ò Spares, sparesÑ and spares.Ó

Boys’ basketball

Northern Basketball League Div. III 2013-14 record: 13-6, 10-2 KEENE VALLEY Ñ The Beavers will put a whopping nine seniors on the hardwood this winter, giving Keene the depth it will need to make a run at the Class D crown.

Last yearÕ s Beavers squad, which fell to eventual champion Moriah in the Section VII Class D semifi nals, put three playersÑ Colton Venner, Austin Brown and Brandon DumasÑ on the All Valley team, while head coach Chad Lopez earned All Valley coach.

This winter, theyÕ re all back.

VennerÕ s 14 points per game was third in the Valley News coverage area while Brown led in made threeÕ s with 44.

TheyÕ ll be joined by seniors Jesse Summo, Warren Ashe, Stefano Aldeghi, Josh Haberle, Wayne Shih and Matthew Holmes to round out a lineup Lopez described as Ò mature and poised.Ó

AuSable Valley’s Rachel Ford.

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Indoor track

Bowling roster

Section VII Indoor Track

Aiden Tallman Boys Zachary Lawrence Noah Martineau Girls Brandan Ano Brooke SantaMaria Tyler Atkins Jocelyn Perky Ryan Thomas Shania Malskis Tyler Light Janelle Simpson Alex Wesley Sarah Tender Mike Guynup Tamson Burnell Tanner Forbes Kiley Roberts James Winch Maggie Hayes David Hendrie Zoey Todd Logan Martineau Troy McDonald Schedule Wednesday, Dec. 3 ... at Moriah Friday, Dec. 5 ... Saranac Thursday, Dec. 11 ... Northeastern Clinton Friday, Dec. 12 ... Ticonderoga Monday, Dec. 15 ... at Plattsburgh High School Wednesday, Dec. 17 ... at Peru Friday, Dec. 19 ... Willsboro Monday, Jan. 5 ... at Beekmantown Wednesday, Jan. 7 ... Moriah Friday, Jan. 9 ... at Saranac Tuesday, Jan. 13 ... at Northeastern Clinton Friday, Jan. 16 ... at Ticonderoga Wednesday, Jan. 21 ... Plattsburgh High School Friday, Jan. 23 ... Peru Friday, Jan. 30 ... at Willsboro

CLINTONVILLE Ñ Patriots indoor track coach Sean Ganter has a young team with plenty of new faces.

ItÕ s especially the case on the boysÕ team, where Ganter expects David Vicaro (eighth grade) and Riley Smith (ninth grade) to be leaders.

Ganter called Vicaro Ò a talented mid-distance and distance runnerÓ while Smith will specialize in the long jump and sprints as heÕ ll build on performances last winter.

The girlsÕ team, however, has the most depth Ganter has seen coaching indoor, including senior team leaders Rachel Ford and Jessica Malskis. Ò Their experience and leadership will be crucial to our season,Ó explained Ganter.

The coach expects Ford to be valuable in the high jump, triple jump and middle distance races while he anticipates distance races will fall on Malskis. Ò The team as a whole is enthusiastic and eager to learn,Ó said Ganter. Ò I am already enjoying coaching them.Ó CONTINUED ON PAGE 21

Keene Beavers Boys’ basketball roster

Schedule

Austin Brown Colton Venner Brandon Dumas Jesse Summo Justin Haverlick Warren Ashe Stefano Aldeghi Josh Haberle Wayne Shih Matthew Holmes Dustin Hall Ethan Giglinto Damian Brown Miles Warner Antonio Finsterer Azriel Finsterer

Friday, Dec. 12 ... Minerva/Newcomb Wednesday, Dec. 17 ... at Wells Friday, Dec. 19 ... Johnsburg Wednesday, Jan. 7 ... Crown Point Friday, Jan. 9 ... Bye Wednesday, Jan. 14 ... at Indian Lake/Long Lake Friday, Jan. 16 ... at Schroon Lake Tuesday, Jan. 20 ... at Minerva/Newcomb Thursday, Jan. 22 ... Wells Thursday, Jan. 29 ... at Johnsburg Tuesday, Feb. 3 ... at Crown Point Thursday, Feb. 5 ... Bye Tuesday, Feb. 10 ... Indian Lake/Long Lake Thursday, Feb. 12 ... Schroon Lake

Girls’ basketball

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Keene’s Brandon Dumas.

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Westport Eagles

Boys’ basketball

Girls’ basketball

WESTPORT Ñ The Eagles will look to build on a strong 2013-14 season that ended with 16 wins and an appearance in the Section VII Class D championship game. Ò We had a good year,Ó said head coach Ike Tyler. Ò We hope to continue to improve.Ó Westport returns three starters in Thomas Mero, Anderson Gay and Sam Napper. Though the Eagles will be without fi ve players from last yearÕ s team, each of the three has two years of experience.

Tyler said this winterÕ s group has a strong team concept and Ò players that like to be around each other,Ó as well as good speed.

Those strengths will be key in a deep Division II that saw four teams, including Westport, tally 14 or more wins last season.

WESTPORT Ñ The Lady Eagles will look to build on a strong 11-win campaign last winter with a mix of experience and youth in the roster.

Three seniors will take the court for Westport this season in Ellie Schwoebel, Sydney Mitchell and Keragan Viens.

ThereÕ s plenty of youth on the team as well, including four freshmen.

Head coach Hokey McKinley said the team has a good work ethic and will look to develop confi dence as the season progresses. Ò Our goals for this year are to show steady improvement,Ó said McKinley. Ò To play with honor and to have fun.Ó Last year’s Westport team fi nished fourth overall in Division II behind Moriah, Seton Catholic and Elizabethtown-Lewis.

Northern Basketball League Div. II 2013-14 record: 15-6, 10-4

Boys’ roster Jedha Townsend Thomas Mero Conner Martin Rylan Hance Anderson Gay Sam Napper

John Looby Wyatt Gough Eddie Westerkemp Schylar Kurth Briar Christian Logan Smythe

Schedule Thursday, Dec. 11 ... at Moriah Tuesday, Dec. 16 ... at Seton Catholic Thursday, Dec. 18 ... Lake Placid Tuesday, Jan. 6 ... at Chazy Thursday, Jan. 8 ... Willsboro Tuesday, Jan. 13 ... at Elizabethtown-Lewis Thursday, Jan. 15 ... at Ticonderoga Wednesday, Jan. 21... Moriah Friday, Jan. 23 ... Seton Catholic Friday, Jan. 30 ... at Lake Placid Wednesday, Feb. 4 ... Chazy Friday, Feb. 6 ... at Willsboro Wednesday, Feb. 11 ... Elizabethtown-Lewis Friday, Feb. 13 ... Ticonderoga

Northern Basketball League Div. II 2013-14 record: 11-10, 7-7

Girls’ roster Ellie Schwoebel Sydney Mitchell Keragan Viens Hannah Schwoebel Chloe Mitchell

Sienna Fleury Ellie Storey Taylor Gough Lizzie Stephens Huei-Syuan Gan

Schedule Friday, Dec. 12 ... Moriah Wednesday, Dec. 17 ... Seton Catholic Friday, Dec. 19 ... at Lake Placid Wednesday, Jan. 7 ... Chazy Friday, Jan. 9 ... at Willsboro Wednesday, Jan. 14 ... Elizabethtown-Lewis Friday, Jan. 16 ... Ticonderoga Tuesday, Jan. 20 ... at Moriah Thursday, Jan. 22 ... at Seton Catholic Thursday, Jan. 29 ... Lake Placid Tuesday, Feb. 3 ... at Chazy Thursday, Feb. 5 ... Willsboro Tuesday, Feb. 10 ... at Elizabethtown-Lewis Thursday, Feb. 12 ... at Ticonderoga

Top photo: Westport’s Anderson Gay. Below: Willsboro’s Lucas Cross.

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Willsboro Warriors

Boys’ basketball

Northern Basketball League Div. II 2013-14 record: 7-10, 6-10 WILLSBORO — The Warriors return fi ve players from last yearÕ s team for a junior-heavy lineup this winter. Ò We have a young team with only one senior but we have four returning players who all show strong leadership for our promising newcomers,Ó said head coach Jim Spring.

That lone senior is forward Nolan Murphy, who will be joined by returning juniors Chase

Pierce, Zach Pierson, Lucas Cross and Cole Pierce.

The Warriors will look for good ball movement and anticipation as well as playing defense as one unit.

Playing in a Div. II that is likely to be a strong league this year, Willsboro will count on teamwork as it moves into the season. Ò We have a team that will work together well to continue our efforts toward a successful season,Ó Spring said.

Girls’ basketball

Northern Basketball League Div. II 2013-14 record: 4-15, 2-12 WILLSBORO Ñ Despite last season’s end in the quarterfi nals, the Lady Warriors will look to build on gains made in

Boys’ roster Steven Flora Chase Pierce Zach Pierson Jon-Morgan Christian Nolan Murphy

Girls’ roster Lucas Cross Jesse Hearn Cole Pierce Sean Lincoln

Tory Wade Julianna Krüger Ashley Ahrent Amanda Henrichs Andrea O’Hara

Trina Bigelow Taylor Bigelow Rachael Burt Payton Gough

Schedule

Schedule

Thursday, Dec. 11 ... at Lake Placid Tuesday, Dec. 16 ... at Ticonderoga Thursday, Dec. 18 ... Moriah Tuesday, Jan. 6 ... Elizabethtown-Lewis Thursday, Jan. 8 ... at Westport Tuesday, Jan. 13 ... Chazy Thursday, Jan. 15 ... Seton Catholic Wednesday, Jan. 21... Lake Placid Friday, Jan. 23 ... Ticonderoga Friday, Jan. 30 ... at Moriah Wednesday, Feb. 4 ... at Elizabethtown-Lewis Friday, Feb. 6 ... Westport Wednesday, Feb. 11 ... at Chazy Friday, Feb. 13 ... at Seton Catholic

Friday, Dec. 12 ... Lake Placid Wednesday, Dec. 17 ... Ticonderoga Friday, Dec. 19 ... at Moriah Wednesday, Jan. 7 ... at Elizabethtown-Lewis Friday, Jan. 9 ... Westport Wednesday, Jan. 14 ... at Chazy Friday, Jan. 16 ... at Seton Catholic Tuesday, Jan. 20 ... at Lake Placid Thursday, Jan. 22 ... at Ticonderoga Thursday, Jan. 29 ... Moriah Tuesday, Feb. 3 ... Elizabethtown-Lewis Thursday, Feb. 5 ... at Westport Tuesday, Feb. 10 ... Chazy Thursday, Feb. 12 ... Seton Catholic

skills and teamwork last year.

This year’s squad will feature fi ve seniors that they’ll look to for leadership. Three return from last year while two are new.

The Warriors return six players overall.

Head coach Charlene Lobdell will look for the team to come together and work hard while shooting consistency and working the ball down the court will be focus points.

Though the Warriors will be without Kathryn Belzile and Bridget Moran, a strong returning corps may improve on last yearÕ s mark. Ò We have positive attitudes and a great motivation to succeed,Ó Lobdell said.

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Winter Sports Preview

Elizabethtown-Lewis Lions Boys’ basketball roster Caleb Denton Wesley Whalen Zac Noka-Bailey Cortland White Trevor Brooks Koby Rider

Zac Noka-Bailey.

Colden Blades Trey Hulbert Stanislav Kubis Ryui Aguni Joel Morris Sam Huttig

Girls’ basketball roster Jasmin Barnes Emma Disogra Tamara Wescott Thea Wescott Nicole Green Myra Adams

Faith Bona Abby Cassavaugh Tess Andrade Desiree Boyle Kayla Helsel Keturah Colburn-Burdo

Schedule

Schedule

Thursday, Dec. 11 ... at Ticonderoga Tuesday, Dec. 16 ... at Lake Placid Thursday, Dec. 18 ... Seton Catholic Tuesday, Jan. 6 ... at Willsboro Thursday, Jan. 8 ... Chazy Tuesday, Jan. 13 ... Westport Thursday, Jan. 15 ... at Moriah Saturday, Jan. 17... Bolton Wednesday, Jan. 21 ... Ticonderoga Friday, Jan. 23 ... Lake Placid Friday, Jan. 30 ... at Seton Catholic Wednesday, Feb. 4 ... Willsboro Friday, Feb. 6 ... at Chazy Wednesday, Feb. 11 ... at Westport Friday, Feb. 13 ... Moriah

Friday, Dec. 12 ... Ticonderoga Wednesday, Dec. 17 ... Lake Placid Friday, Dec. 19 ... at Seton Catholic Wednesday, Jan. 7 ... Willsboro Friday, Jan. 9 ... at Chazy Wednesday, Jan. 14 ... at Westport Friday, Jan. 16 ... Moriah Tuesday, Jan. 20 ... at Ticonderoga Thursday, Jan. 22 ... at Lake Placid Thursday, Jan. 29 ... Seton Catholic Tuesday, Feb. 3 ... at Willsboro Thursday, Feb. 5 ... Chazy Tuesday, Feb. 10 ... Westport Thursday, Feb. 12 ... at Moriah

Photo by Keith Lobdell

Boys’ basketball

Northern Basketball League Div. II 2013-14 record: 5-15, 3-11 2013-14 postseason: 38-25 loss to Westport, Section VII Class D quarterfinals ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The Lions will put four seniors on the court this season as they look to improve on last yearÕ s 5-15 overall record.

Elizabethtown, which plays in the top-heavy Division II, will be facing four teams that fi nished with 10 or more wins last season, includ-

ing Section VII Class D champion Moriah. Ò Work together as a team,Ó said head coach Colby Pulsifer when asked about his goals for the season. Ò Also to play tough with all teams.Ó Pulsifer added that heÕ ll be looking for the entire group to improve as the season progresses, saving the best for sectionals.

Girls’ basketball

Northern Basketball League Div. II 2013-14 record: 15-6, 10-4 2013-14 postseason: 46-26 loss to Moriah, Section VII Class D finals

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The Lady Lions will look to build on a strong 2013-14 season that ended in the Class D fi nals to Moriah.

TheyÕ ll have to do it, however, without Lily Whalen, who set the Elizabethtown-Lewis alltime scoring mark last season. Three starters from last season graduated overall.

Two starters return to the court this season in senior Jasmin Barnes, a 2013-14 All Valley Team member, as well as junior Emma Disogra, two players head coach Don Ratliff will count on to score this winter.

Ratliff said Barnes is one of the top three most

AuSable Valley From page 19

Wrestling

2013-14 record: 4-28, 0-8 CLINTONVILLE The Patriots return two CVAC All Stars this winter in junior Dylan Baker (three-time All Star, 2014 Section VII champion) and senior Kenny Rivers (All Star, 2014 Section VII champion) as well as several others who should help the team to a strong season.

Head coach Kenny Baker said the goals for the season are the same as any season: to Ò win more dual meets and get as many wrestlers to states as possible.Ó Baker added that seniors Keith Christensen, Kenda Niemann and Ricky Nichols bring experience to the team while Baker, Niemann, Chance Lapier, Casey Spear, Tyler McLean and Jason Fletcher put in practice all summer long.

Despite only tallying four team Ñ

Wrestling roster Boys Noah Martineau Brandan Ano Tyler Atkins Ryan Thomas Tyler Light Alex Wesley Mike Guynup Tanner Forbes James Winch David Hendrie Logan Martineau Troy McDonald

Aiden Tallman Zachary Lawrence Girls Brooke SantaMaria Jocelyn Perky Shania Malskis Janelle Simpson Sarah Tender Tamson Burnell Kiley Roberts Maggie Hayes Zoey Todd

Schedule Tuesday, Dec. 2 ... at Northern Adirondack Thursday, Dec. 4 ... Saranac Saturday, Dec. 6 ... at Ballston Spa Duals Saturday, Dec. 13 ... Travis Capen Memorial Duals at AuSable Valley Wednesday, Dec. 17 ... at Beekmantown Saturday, Dec. 20 ... at Granville Lions Tourn.

Tuesday, Dec. 30 ... at Dolgeville Duals Wednesday, Dec. 31 ... at Dolgeville Duals Tuesday, Jan. 6 ... Peru Thursday, Jan. 15 ... Northern Adirondack Friday, Jan. 16 ... 45th Peru Wrestling Classic Saturday, Jan. 17 ... 45th Peru Wrestling Classic Wednesday, Jan. 21 ... at Saranac Saturday, Jan. 24 ... at Roundout Valley Duals Tuesday, Feb. 3 ... Beekmantown Tuesday, Feb. 10 ... at Peru Saturday, Feb. 14 ... Sectionals

wins last season, Baker said the Patriots lost several meets by only three to four points.

With strong performances expected from Baker, Rivers, Nichols, Lapier and Leclair among others, AuSable Valley looks to be in a good position to up its win total this coming season.

Indoor track roster Boys Jacub Baer Logan Brown Chase Carter Tomas Ford Wyatt Hackett Ridall Kirchner Eric Potthast Riley Smith

David Vicaro Malte Werner Girls Jillian Bacon Caitlin Bloom Hailey Christiansen Paolina Emerson Lynnettia Fields Rachel Ford

Olivia Hetfield Hannah Lawrence Elizabeth LeClerc Jessica Malskis Noura Moussa Haley Passino Alyssa Ruocco Angela Weller Briana Williams

Schedule Wednesday, Dec. 17...4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 3...10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 17...10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 24...10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 14...Sectionals 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 21...State Qual. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. *Meets at the PSUC Field House Saturday, March 7...NYSPHSAA State Meet

athletic players heÕ s coached in whatÕ s now his 14th year with the Lady Lions.

With six players entering their fi rst year on the varsity team, game experience will be key for the young team, as well as learning different zone looks Ratliff looks to use.

Tamara Wescott, Myra Adams and Abby Cassavaugh are expected to start alongside Barnes and Disogra.

Wescott is one of only two senior starters.

Cassavaugh is a junior while Adams will start as a sophomore.

Below left: Jasmin Barnes. Photo by Andrew Johnstone.

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Your complete source of things to see and do in the North Country Ongoing: Every Tuesday and Thursday

ELIZABETHTOWN — YogaFit, Ellen DuBois. 4:30 p.m. Elizabethtown Social Center. $5. ELCS students free 12 and up. Details: elizabethtownsocialcenter.org/calendar, 873-6408.

First and third Thursdays

ELIZABETHTOWN — Writers Group. Elizabethtown Social Center. 1 p.m. November and December. Details: elizabethtownsocialcenter.org/calendar, 873-6408.

First Thursday

ELIZABETHTOWN — Elizabethtown Westport Garden Club Meetings. 11 a.m.

Details: Garden Club President Hellen DeChant 873-9270, Time4hmd@yahoo.com.

Third Thursdays

ELIZABETHTOWN — Fiber Arts Group. Elizabethtown Social Center. 10 a.m. Details: elizabethtownsocialcenter.org/calendar, 873-6408.

Every Wednesday

ELIZABETHTOWN — Zumba, Kye Turner. 5 p.m. Elizabethtown Social Center. $5.

ELCS students free 12 and up. Details: elizabethtownsocialcenter.org/calendar, 8736408.

Every Thursday

ELIZABETHTOWN — Zumba, Karin DeMuro. 5:30 p.m. TurboKick, Kye Turner varies monthly. Elizabethtown Social Center. Zumba $5, TurboKick $7, ELCS students free 12 and up. Details: elizabethtownsocialcenter.org/calendar, 873-6408.

ELIZABETHTOWN — Celebrate Recovery. Adirondack Outreach, 209 Water Street. 5:45 p.m. $3 pp dinner. 6:15 p.m. Large Group, 7:10 p.m. Small Group, 7:45 p.m. End / Open Cafe.

Every Friday

ELIZABETHTOWN — Mahjong Group. Elizabethtown Social Center. 1 to 3 p.m.

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

ELIZABETHTOWN — Eight-week series, grief support groups. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Hand House. Christina Steigleman, Twila Quaid 942-6513. Dec. 5, through Jan. 23 ELIZABETHTOWN — Eight-week series, caregiver grief support groups Meetings.

Hand House. 10 to 11 a.m. Details: Christina Steigleman MSW, Twila Quaid LMSW, 942-6513. Dec. 5 through Jan. 23.

Daily: Through end of January

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

noon, 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. to noon, 1 to 5 p.m.

Details: 834-9054.

day 1 to 4 p.m. Indoor caroling 1 p.m. Carol Kokes, violin concert 2 p.m. Story hour, craft 3 p.m. Open house Sunday 2 until 4 p.m. Details: 834-9408, 221-6544.

Friday, Dec. 5

Sunday, Dec. 7

ELIZABETHTOWN — Elizabethtown-Westport Garden Club Green’s Tea. United Church of Christ parish hall on Court St. 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

ELIZABETHTOWN — Advent Musical Meditation, Mary Lu Kristy, Organ. United Church of Christ. 12:15 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH — Modern Grass Quintet. Play Palmer Street Coffeehouse. 7:30 p.m. $10 ELIZABETHTOWN — Community Action Angels eighth annual Toy Drive. Cobble Hill Inn. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Donation new, unwrapped toy or $10.

Saturday, Dec. 6

LAKE PLACID — St. Agnes Elementary School Christmas Bazaar and Craft Fair. St. Agnes Elementary School, 2322 Saranac Avenue. 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Vendor space $45 to $55. Details: Kathleen 523-3771, info@stagneselementary.com WILMINGTON — Christmas Bazaar and Silver Tea. Whiteface Community United Methodist Church, corner Rte. 86, Haselton Road. 1 to 3 p.m. Details: 946-7007.

WILLSBORO — Christmas Greens Tea. Willsboro Congregational Church, Route 22. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Luncheon 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH — 1953 sci-fi / horror classic “The Maze”. Newman Center. Free.

Open to public.

KEENE — Holiday Craft Bazaar and Scholastic Book Fair. Keene Central School.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WESTPORT — Sisco Lodge #259 F & AM Holiday Party. Heritage House. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

ESSEX — Essex Community Church: Annual Christmas Bazaar. 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7

WESTPORT — Westport Boy Scout Troop 63 Christmas Tree Sale. Heritage House Lawn. 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

ELIZABETHTOWN — ELCS senior class fall production, “How To Succeed In High School Without Really Trying,” Saturday: 7 p.m. Sunday: 3 p.m. Adults $5, Students $3.

WADHAMS — Essex County Veteran’s Cemetery Committee, Placement of Holiday Wreaths. County Veterans Cemetery. 2 p.m. Public invited. One mile west of the Hamlet of Wadhams and 6 miles east of Elizabethtown, on the north side of County Route 8. Details: Newman Tryon 873-2138.

KEESEVILLE — Fifth annual Keeseville Festival of Trees. Free. Open house Satur-

JAY — 22nd Annual Buck Contest. Ward Lumber. 697 Glen Road Details: 9462116 wardlumber.com.

SARANAC LAKE — Adirondack Singers Winter Holiday Concert. St. Bernard’s Church. 2 p.m. Donation $5 adults, $3 students and seniors. Details: 523-4213, 8915008.

WESTPORT — St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble. Westport Federated Church, 6486 Main Street. 7 p.m. Free will offering collected.

WHALLONSBURG — Champlain Valley Film Society “Babe”. Whallonsburg Grange Hall, 1610 NYS Route 22 at Whallons Bay Road. 2 p.m. Free. Details: Stephanie Beneng 963-4170, admin@thegrangehall.info.

PLATTSBURGH — Benefit concert, Hospice of the North Country. Olive Riddley’s.

4 p.m. $10, under 12 free. Details: tinyurl.com/hospicencben.

Monday, Dec. 8

WESTPORT — Youth Commission Ski/Ride sign up. Westport Town Office. 3 to 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 10

ELIZABETHTOWN — Arthur G. Hooper Holiday Decorating Contest. Elizabethtown Social Center. 5 to 9 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 12

ELIZABETHTOWN — Advent Musical Meditation, Russell Ames, Piano. United Church of Christ. 12:15 p.m.

WESTPORT — Westport Fire District Holiday Parade. 6 p.m. Start Wadhams, Bessboro Lane, Sisco Street, Main Street, end at Library lawn, abt 7 p.m. Santa light Christmas tree. Children activities 6 p.m.

WILLSBORO — Steven Kellogg, elementary assembly. Willsboro Central School library. 9:30 a.m.

Friday, Dec. 12 and Sunday, Dec. 14

ESSEX — Pleasant Valley Chorale, “Let It Snow!” Friday: Essex Community Church 7:30 p.m. Sunday: UCC Church. 3 p.m.

Saturday Dec. 13

WILMINGTON — Friends of the Library 15th annual Cookies by the Pound Sale.

Cooper Memorial Public Library. 10 a.m. Details: 946-7701.

Ski Season: Starts, Stops and Still Waiting for Snow

Last night at deer camp

The coming weekend signals the end of the regular big game hunting season across a large swath of the North Country. It will come to a close at sunset on Sunday, December 7.

For diehards, who just havenÕ t had enough, thereÕ s still an extra week of late muzzleloader season which stretches from Dec. 8 - Dec. 14, and allows hunters to harvest a deer of either sex in WMUÕ s on the periphery of the Park.

Continued muzzleloading opportunities will also be available in WMUÕ s in the Southern Tier from Dec. 8 Ð Dec. 16.

But for many, the coming weekend will signal the end of the season. Once again, local hunters have been hampered by the lack of a consistent snow cover this season. It seems to have become a steady trend in recent years, with many areas experiencing less than a full week of good cover.

The long held, traditional technique of tracking big bucks that are dragging their hooves have become a rather lost art in the day and age of climate change.

While hunters in the upper elevations enjoyed a few days of light snow cover, the valleys remained primarily green and brown the entire season. It becomes awful difficult to pick out a deer when they blend into the brown background so easily.

This weekend will signal the end of the season for a majority of the local hunting camps.

It will be a time to clean up camp, patch a few holes in the roof and pack up the hunting gear until next year.

With the passing of yet another hunting season, the trails may seem to have grown longer, and maybe the hills got a bit steeper; but there will be another year, filled with the same old stories and the practical jokes.

ThatÕ s the kind of place camp is! ItÕ s not intended to be a permanent residence.

Rather, itÕ s a refuge, a place where we go for respite in the effort to escape the daily toils and trials that wear on a manÕ s soul.

It is a unique location where grown men can act like boys, and boys can grow into men.

However, as our lives get busier, time seems to go quicker. We have less time, more stress and seemingly ever greater responsibilities.

Researchers tell us this is not good for us, that such behavior makes us more aggressive, more depressed, less patient, slower witted and fatter. But most of us already know that.

What researchers havenÕ t been able to tell us is why, or how we can fix it. However, the answer really is quite simple and obvious; we just need to spend more time in camp!

We donÕ t go to camp in an effort to get away or escape, rather we go seeking an opportunity to return to our roots, to recapture some indescribable, previous existence where men were free to roam far and wide, where the most pressing matters were food and shelter.

While hunters continue to bemoan the seasonÕ s lack of snow cover, backcounty skiers have already been out enjoying it on the Whiteface Toll Road, the Paul Smiths VIC, the Hayes Brook Trails and a few other choice locales. Unfortunately, the Big Blow that buried Buffalo in six feet of snow a week ago, didnÕ t quite make it into the interior of the Park.

The recent warmup served to erase most of the snow, but itÕ s likely the weather will soon turnabout.

However, travelers planning a trip into the higher elevations are advised to use traction devices to prevent slips and falls on snow and ice.

Although many ponds and lakes already have a skim layer of ice, it is far too early in the season to even consider venturing on them.

However, if current conditions do not provide an appropriate amount of snow cover for the weekend, backcountry ski enthusiasts can still get into the groove, while enjoying the The MountaineerÕ s Fifth Annual Ski Season Kickoff Party at the Keene Arts Playhouse, located on Route 73, Keene, New York.

Visitors are bring encouraged to bring their own beverages and refreshments.

The Mountaineer is proud to be one of only five Dynafit Competence Centers in the United States -, a title reserved for the top ski touring specialists in the world.

The event will feature the award winning films of the Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival. Special guest appearance by ULLR, the Norse God of Snow.

For further information, please contact Holly Blanchard (holly@mountaineer.com), or The Mountaineer, 1866 NYS Rt. 73, Keene Valley, NY 12943. 518-576-2281. www.mountaineer.com.

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

Thoughts on camp and the hunt

Ò There is a passion for hunting deeply implanted in the human breast.Ó Charles Dickens For brick and mortar breed filth and crime, With a pulse of evil that throbs and beats; And men are withered before their prime By the curse paved in with the lanes and streets.

And lungs are poisoned and shoulders bowed, In the smothering reek of mill and mine; And death stalks in on the struggling crowdÑ But he shuns the shadow of the Ô oak and pineÓ George W. Sears aka Ô Nessmuk, Travel writer, and tuberculosis sufferer Ò The great body of our citizens shoot less as time goes on. We should encourage rifle practice among schoolboys, and indeed among all classes, as well as in the military services by every means in our power.

Thus, and not otherwise, may we be able to assist in preserving peace in the world. The first step Ð in the direction of preparation to avert war if possible, and to be fit for war if it should come – is to teach men to shoot!Ó Theodore Roosevelt

Pictured at left: A lone skier plows through fresh powder snow along a remote Fire Truck Trail, where open terrain permits some of the best early season skiing opportunities.

Above: A lone, snow covered doe stares at the camera before slipping away into the woods.

Photos by Joe Hackett

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LEGALS ARNOLD FAMILY FARMHOUSE, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/22/14.

Office: Essex County.

SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 531Mountain View Drive, Willsboro, NY 12996.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE ALL PERSONS ARE WARNED Against Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, or Trespassing for Any Purpose on Lands Owned by NYCO MINERALS, INC. Such Lands are Situated in the Towns of Lewis and Willsboro. Violators are subject to Prosecution under all Applicable New York Criminal and Civil Laws.

Date: Oct. 17, 2014 BY: NYCO MINERALS, INC. 124 Mountain View Drive Willsboro, NY 12996 VN-10/25-12/20/2014-

NOTICE ALL PERSONS ARE WARNED Against Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, or Trespassing for Any Purpose on Lands Owned by NYCO MINERALS, INC. Such Lands are Situated in the Towns of Lewis and Willsboro. Violators are subject to Prosecution under all Applicable New York Criminal and Civil Laws.

Date: Oct. 17, 2014 BY: NYCO MINERALS, INC. 124 Mountain View Drive Willsboro, NY 12996 VN-10/25-12/20/20149TC-63186 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC): Name: Out Of The Saddle, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/05/2014. Office location: Essex County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to C/O Out Of The Saddle, LLC, PO Box 232, Westport, NY 12993. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. Latest date upon which LLC is to dissolve: No specific date.

VN-11/29-1/03/20156TC-66545 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) NAME: ROCKLEDGE FAMILY DISTRIBUTION, LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/04/2014 Office Location: Esses County, NY. The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC

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Gregory Elba tion Trust Center, 1209 The SSNY is designated pose: Any lawful activity. located in Essex County.

Ticonderoga 10/6/2014 Cooper, Timothy & Michael Rao, John & Vicky Orange St., Wilmington, as agent of the LLC The New York Secretary VN-11/22-12/27201410/6/2014 St. Armand of State hasEssex beenCounty desig- DE 19801.Thomas, Arts. ofJosephine Org. 6TC-65733 upon whom process 10/6/2014 Birdsey, Tom & Karen Birdsey, Tom & Karen Chesterfield nated as the agent upon filed with Secy. of State against it may be served.

10/6/2014 Kordziel, Russo, Carla Moriah whom process mayJoanne be et. of al.the State of DE, Div. SSNY shall mail a copy 10/7/2014 Shannon Ticonderoga served. TheWarner, New Jennifer York of Corps., Tucker, P.O. Box 898, of any process to the LLC at: 15 Rockledge Secretary ofJervis, StateRichard may Dover, DE Yocum, 19903. David Pur10/7/2014 Chesterfield NOTICE OF QUALIFICARd., Jay, NY 12941. mail a copyDefranco, of any propose: activity.

10/7/2014 Harriet et. al. Any lawful Defranco, Samuel North Elba TION OF UH-WL DEVELAny lawful purpose 10/7/2014 cess to theWoods LLC Roemarie at PO VN-11/29-1/03/2015Woods, William & OPMENT Roemarie Moriah LLC VN-11/22-12/27/2014-10/7/2014 Box 62, Keene Valley, 6TC-66565 Woods, William Woods, Rosemarie Authority Moriah filed with Se6TC-66146 NY 12943. The purpose 10/7/2014 Yakalis, Walter Beebe, Jalen cy. of Moriah State of NY of LLC is any lawful purNOTICE OFDodge, QUALIFICA10/7/2014 Dolbeck Dale & Gayle Dale & Cindy (SSNY) onTiconderoga 11/14/14. OfNOTICE OF FORMATION pose permitted for LLCs COM- fice location: 10/7/2014 Norman TION et. al. OF UH-WL Mayle, Francis Schroon Essex OF SAH HOLDINGS, under New Gallman, York Limited County. LLC formed in LLC, Art. of Org. filed 10/7/2014 Coquet,Act. Charles MERCIAL LLC Bijur, Robert Minerva Liability Company Authority filed with Se- Delaware (DE) on Sec'y of State (SSNY) 10/7/2014 Golden, Rachel & Eric Conley, Lawrence et. al.

Schroon VN-11/22-12/27/2014cy. of State of NY 11/12/14.Ticonderoga Princ. office 10/30/14. Office loca6TC-65969 Grey, Donald & Rose et. al. Reale, Lynne 10/7/2014 (SSNY) on 11/07/14.

Ofof LLC: c/o Whiteface tion: Essex County.

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Chabbott,Essex Robert et. al.

North Elba location: Lodge, 7 Whiteface Inn SSNY designated as 10/8/2014 Essex County Morrow, Michael County.

LLC formed in NOTICE OF QUALIFICALn., LakeChesterfield Placid, NY agent of LLC upon Diacovo, Angela Delaware Wilson, & Cynthia Northdesignated Hudson (DE) Johnon CANOE 12946. SSNY whom process against10/8/2014 it TION OF UH-WL 10/8/2014 Essex County Saranac Lake Radio North Elba upon 11/05/14.

Princ. office as agent of LLC may be served. SSNY LLC Whiteface Authority filed with Se- of LLC: c/o 10/8/2014 Essex County Wing, Shelly Willsboro whom process against it shall mail copy of proLodge, 7 Whiteface Inn& Susan cy. of State NY Devlopment may be Chesterfield served. SSNY Beebie, David 10/9/2014 North of Country cess to 1763 Haselton Ln., LakeZito, Placid, NY shall mailTiconderoga Of- & Brenda process to the Rd., Wilmington, 10/9/2014 NY (SSNY) on 11/14/14.

Devaney, John William 12946. SSNY designated fice location: Essex & Betsy addr. of its 12997. Purpose: any 10/9/2014 Moore, Philip Trudeau, Kristen LLC at the Chesterfield County. LLC formed in as agent of LLC upon princ. office. DE addr. of lawful activities. whom process against it LLC: c/o The CorporaDelaware (DE) on VN-11/29-1/03/2015may be served. SSNY tion Trust Co., Corpora11/12/14. Princ. office 6TC-66284 shall mail process to the of LLC: c/o Whiteface tion Trust Center, 1209 Lodge, 7 Whiteface Inn LLC at the addr. of its Orange St., Wilmington, NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMIT- Ln., Lake Placid, NY princ. office. DE addr. of DE 19801. Arts. of Org. LLC: c/o The Corpora- filed with Secy. of State ED LIABILITY COMPA- 12946. SSNY designated NY: The name of the tion Trust Co., Corpora- of the State of DE, Div. as agent of LLC upon LLC is Stone Energy, whom process against it tion Trust Center, 1209 of Corps., P.O. Box 898, LLC. The date of filing of may be served. SSNY Orange St., Wilmington, Dover, DE 19903. PurArticles of Organization DE 19801. Arts. of Org. pose: Any lawful activity. shall mail process to the with the New York De- LLC at the addr. of its filed with Secy. of State VN-11/29-1/03/2015of the State of DE, Div. 6TC-66562 partment of State was princ. office. DE addr. of LLC: c/o The Corpora- of Corps., P.O. Box 898, September 22, 2014. tion Trust Co., Corpora- Dover, DE 19903. PurThe Office of the LLC is tion Trust Center, 1209 pose: Any lawful activity. located in Essex County.

Orange St., Wilmington, VN-11/22-12/272014The New York Secretary

PRICE $300,000 $37,250 $39,000 $255,000 $165,500 $173,500 $65,500 $3234.99 $655,000 $1 $8,000 $53,000 $193,103.48 $114,000 $123,000 $150,000 $10,000 $1 $21,995.17 $1 $310,000 $1 $3,868.54 $40,000 $65,000 $179,500 $525,000 $334,500 $128,500 $50,000 $31,000 $189,000 $47,000 $41,000 $43,072.51 $1 $49,204.11 $18,981.45 $350,000 $35,000 $65,000 $6698.91 $699,000 $5,124.54 $185,000 PRICE $342,4000 NOTICE OF QUALIFICA$37,250 $51,500 TION OF UH-WL OPER$255,000 ATING TENANT LLC $173,500 Authority filed with Se$3234.99 cy. of State of NY $1 (SSNY) on 11/05/14. Of$53,000 fice location: Essex County. LLC formed in $114,000 Delaware (DE) on $150,000 10/31/14. Princ. office $1 of LLC: c/o Whiteface $1 Lodge, 7 Whiteface Inn $1 Ln., Lake Placid, NY $40,000 12946. SSNY designated $179,500 as agent of LLC upon $334,500 whom process against it $50,000 may be served. SSNY $189,000 shall mail process to the LLC at the princ. office $41,000 of the LLC. DE addr. of $1 LLC: c/o Corporation $18,981.45 Trust Co., Corp. Trust $35,000 Center, 1209 Orange St., $6698.91 Wilmington, DE 19801. $5,124.54 Arts. of Org. filed with $185,000 Secy. of State of the $342,4000 State of DE, Div. of $51,500 Corps., P.O. Box 898,

NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION OF UH-WL RESIDENTIAL LLC Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/14/14. Office location: Essex County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 11/12/14. Princ. office of LLC: c/o Whiteface Lodge, 7 Whiteface Inn Ln., Lake Placid, NY 12946. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. DE addr. of LLC: c/o The Corporation Trust Co., Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of the State of DE, Div. of Corps., P.O. Box 898, Dover, DE 19903. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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Dover, DE 19903. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION OF UH-WL RESIDENTIAL LLC Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/14/14. Office location: Essex County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 11/12/14. Princ. office of LLC: c/o Whiteface

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