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Missing Vt. man found in lake near Westport

By Keith Lobdell keith@denpubs.com

Elizabethtown Comm. Hospital holds open house

WESTPORT — After three days of searching, New York State Police recovered the body of a Vermont man Monday, July 29.

Michael L. Mindell, 39, of Shelburne, was found at about 6:15 p.m. by New York State Police divers near the Palisades Cliffs in Westport.

Troop B Bureau of Criminal Investigation Lt. John Coryea said Mindell and some friends had been boating on Lake Champlain June 27 when they stopped at the cliffs to do some swimming. Ò Mr. Mindell decided to climb the cliffs and dive into the water,” Coryea said. “After he hit the lake, he did not resurface.Ó

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Wendy Hall of the Adirondack Wildlife Refuge, introduces Helen the owl to Nancy Van Wie, co-owner of the Crane Mountain Valley Horse Rescue, and CMVHR visitors, Luke Piskun, Luke Withstandley, 11, and Jack Withstandley, 12, during the rescue’s 10 year Anniversary Celebration on July 20. See page 5 for more on the 10th anniversary celebration.

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Essex County Fair wraps up Sunday

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WESTPORT Ñ The 165th Essex County Fair will head into the weekend with plenty of automotive excitement.

The HaulinÕ Junk Rollover Contest, now in its third year, will be joined for the first time by figure 8 races Friday, Aug. 2 in the grandstand area.

“It is something that has been around as long as demolition derbies and we wanted to try it here,Ó Kyle Wrisley of HaulinÕ Junk said.

The night will start at 6 p.m. with the rollover contest. Following the rollovers, the figure 8 event will begin with racers following a course that will be made up

If you go: The Essex County Fair runs through Sunday, Aug. 4 in Westport. For more information, visit essexcountyfair.org.

of three turning areas which will lead to a pair of intersections, minus the stop signs.

For questions or more information on the Haulin’ Junk rollover and figure 8 contests, call Wrisley at 962-2086. To register for the event, call the Essex County Fair offices at 962-8650, or visit the website essexcountyfair.org.

The automotive action continues Sat-

urday, Aug. 5, with the annual Demolition Derby, sponsored by Egglefield Bros.

Ford. Heat begin at noon and will continue at 5 p.m., followed by the feature races to end the night.

Music will be the main attraction on the final day of the fair Sunday, Aug. 4, with the annual Essex County Fair Idol competition for youth, teen and adult age groups starting at 1 p.m. at the Denton Publications South Lawn stage, followed by fiddler Chris Higbee at the Gordon Oil Grandstand at 5 p.m.

At 4 p.m. Sunday, the winner of the $5,000 Essex County Fair giveaway will be announced.

For more information, visit the website essexcountyfair.org.

NCCC budget moved on

By Keith Lobdell keith@denpubs.com

ELIZABETHTOWN — Members of the Essex County Ways and Means Committee showed their support for the North Country Community College 2013-14 budget July 29, passing it on to the full board meeting next week.

Supervisors voted 15-1 in favor of the plan, which calls for a NCCC operating budget of $14,625,300, with $1,190,000 as the Essex County sponsor share with $1,140,000 going toward operations and $50,000 for the Capital Fund.

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Clock to be dedicated ELIZABETHTOWN — The United Church of Christ in Elizabethtown will hold a dedication ceremony for the new town clock Sunday, Aug. 4, at 11:30 a.m. Maggie Bartley and Fred Shaw will speak at the event, which will be on the steps of the church and open to the entire community. The church will have a picnic at noon and all are invited to stay.

Open house exhibits emergency services

By Laura Achouatte

denpubs@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — Elizabethtown Community Hospital opened its doors to the community from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 18, to exhibit what it has to offer for emergency services.

Touring through the emergency room and emergency vehicles, the community got to experience and observe the state-of-the-art equipment used in emergency situations as well as the capabilities of the staff at Elizabethtown Community Hospital (ECH). ECH is designated by the federal government as a Critical Access Hospital (CAH), which means it may not be able to treat certain injuries or ailments. But it is often the closest facility to respond, stabilize and then transport patients larger hospitals such as Fletcher Allen, in Vermont, and CVPH in Plattsburgh, NY. In the emergency room, patients have the advantage of high-tech capabilities at ECH which include the newest CT Scan machine for miles around, the results of which can be shared with emergency room staff and doctors right away via computer, and trauma rooms that are able to be video-

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linked to Fletcher Allen doctors who can visually see the condition of patients in emergency situations.

Once the well-experienced emergency room staff has stabilized patients at ECH Ñ and time means everything when faced with critical health Ñ transport is necessary to get to other services. Ò In critical situations, medical staff prefers that the patient be out of a hospital environment for the shortest time possible,Ó said Chief Nursing Officer, Bonnie Rata. Ò While in the hospital, the patient can be managed and stabilized — during transport, resources are much more limited.Ó However, emergency responders, EMTs, and emergency vehicles are key to saving lives and saving time in critical situations to get in-need patients to facilities such as ECH to be stabilized, so that minimal damage occurs.

In the hospital parking lot, Emergency Medical Technicians, EMTs, were available to answer questions about what they do, to give tours of the emergency vehicles, and to showcase the different types of vehicles available for emergency situations. Ò WeÕ re here to show people whatÕ s inside [the ambulance], and how we do stuff,” said Jack Napper.

Jack Napper and Courtney Brown, EMTs from Westport; Frank Wells, EMT from Essex and Ann McBride, AEMT with ECH, braved the heat

Jack Napper and Courtney Brown, EMTs, stand behind an ambulance Thursday, July 18 to demonstrate emergency services for the community during the ECH open house.

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to give community members a look into what they do as emergency responders and transporters.

“We want to get the public acquainted with what services ECH can provide, what services transport can provide. ItÕ s only our second year having transport, and it is nice that we can respond to a patient and bring the ER to the patient until they can get continued care in the actual ER,” McBride said.

First Responder, Frank Wells, for Essex and Willsboro, opened his first-responder vehicle to show off what items he carries, usually as the first person on the scene of an emergency.

Among these items, like an

ambulance or transport van, are oxygen tanks, defibrillators, and medical supplies such as bandages. A firstresponder will take action until the EMTs can get to the scene.

With health and life emergencies, there are different people of different credentials and departments that work together to provide emergency support. ECH and its affiliates involved in responding to the scene, transport, ER stabilization, and further hospital care are all linked and choreographed to their part, which creates the whole of emergency care that keeps people alive and well.

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A special swim

By Claire Durham

denpubs@denpubs.com WILLSBORO — On a warm Tuesday, July 9, a brother-and sister duo swam the 8-mile stretch between Willsboro Point, New York and Shelburne Point, Vermont.

Matthew Weiskotten, 26, and Shauna Weiskotten, 24, were recreating a special swim, while their mother, father, and sister followed them in a motorboat.

“About 22 years ago, my dad swam across the lake and so for a long time, I wanted to see if I could do it,Ó Matt said.

“I remember him [my dad] setting out and just looking across the lake and thinking ‘there’s no way somebody could do that, it just seems impossible,’” Shauna said, “and I guess when I got to about [age] 12 or something it occurred to me that ‘hey maybe I could do that too.’”

Their father, Ron Weiskotten, swam across the lake on July 23, 1991. Ò I remember the stretch between the Four Brother [Islands] and Juniper seemed like a long stretch, and then one of the things I did was I went around the north end of Juniper and Matt and Shauna went around the south end,Ó Ron said.

After coming around the islands, Ron ended up more in the boating lanes so his wife, Jeanne, who was his guide in the motorboat, stayed close to him to let other boats know where he was. At one point he had to swim out of the way of the Ethan Allen. Ò It wasnÕ t a close call, but you know when you see it coming at you it’s interesting,” Ron said.

After making it to Shelburne, Ron remembers how good it felt just to walk up on shore and to know he made his goal. But he didn’t fathom that his children, who were 5 and 3 at the time, would follow suit. Ò I never dreamed someday theyÕ d [Matt and Shauna] be doing it like they are and it was wonderful to see them doing it,” Ron said.

“They kept up a beautiful pace, just going and going and going. They were waiting for each other and at times they were almost swimming almost next to each other and I think that was definitely a benefit.”

To train for the swim, Matt and Shauna built up their endurance.

Matt works as a lifeguard at his local YMCA so he often swims after work. Ò I have spent the last couple months preparing for this swim by working myself up to 100 laps a day for 5 days a week,Ó he said.

Pictured from left are Jeanne, Matt, Shauna and Ron Weiskotten.

Shauna was on the JV swim team in high They could hear a little bit of thunder, but school, so she knew she had to mentally as well once past the Four Brother Islands, they could as physically prepare to swim that length. see the storm start to dissipate. But the wind, “I started training around January through which had been a very light Southeast wind, maybe half of March, but then I got really busy suddenly switched a little more to the south. with job interviewing,” she said, “so when I got “A little bit of waves came up, but then we into the water, I was thinking ‘I’ll swim along could see the calm water ahead and they [Matt as far as I can.Õ Ó and Shauna] kept kind of swimming back into At just after 1 p.m. on Tuesday, they started the calm water so we stayed out of any major out from their grandparent’s summer home in problems,Ó Jeanne said.

Willsboro; Matt, clad in just swimming trunks, Ò For me the hardest part was that my musand Shauna, wearing a swim cap, goggles, and cles were cramping up because they weren’t a Speedo swimsuit. used to swimming such a long period of time,” Ron drove the boat, while Jeanne watched Shauna said, Ò so I made sure I drank plenty of them and their sister, Leanna, handed them Gawater and Gatorade and really focused on mind torade to keep them hydrated. over matter and relaxing my muscles.” Ò The lake was beautiful, it was nice and calm “Once I got out to Juniper, I was like ‘there’s the whole way. The thing we watched out for no way I’m not going the whole way now,’” she was logs but of course at the speed we were goadded. ing there wasn’t much danger,” Ron said.

Along with keeping watch out for debris in “At first I was thinking it was too warm, but the path of the boat or swimmers, Ron said that then I kind of realized once we got past Juniper he, his wife, and his daughter were constantly and the lake was colder, which felt nicer, my on the lookout for boats. muscles started cramping more,” Shauna said, Ò We had a couple of jet skies come around “so I was actually grateful that it had been reand they changed direction quickly,” Ron said, ally warm the whole way.Ó Ò we want to make sure that if somebody starts However, some stormy conditions appeared coming at us, that the boat is between whatever early into the swim. is coming at us and the swimmers.”

“When we got a little ways out, maybe around the [Four Brother] Islands, it started looking more and more stormy toward the New York side and of course the swimmers weren’t aware of that, they were too focused on Vermont,Ó Jeanne said.

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Ò We did maneuver that way a few times, particularly there was a boat that swung around Shelburne Point and suddenly starting coming at Matt,Ó he added.

Ron gunned their motorboat and got in between his son and the other watercraft. Ò I donÕ t know which direction they wouldÕ ve gone but they ended up veering off,” he said, “that was probably the biggest surprise because they kind of came out of nowhere and it was a speedboat and they were going pretty good.”

The brother and sister made it successfully to Shelburne Point a little after 5 p.m.

Jeanne remembers when Matt got to the other side: he climbed up on the beach just past the point in Shelburne and put his arms up while shouting “Yo Adrian I did it,” a line made popular from the movie Rocky.

“They both kind of whooped as they got to the other side,Ó Jeanne said.

For the future, both brother and sister arenÕ t sure if they’ll set goals to swim to other points on the lake, but for now Matt summed up the feeling each of them share: “I think that’s pretty much it, I might swim across again someday, but I wanted to see if I could make it.Ó

Meadowmount at Ballard Park

WESTPORT Ñ Meadowmount School students will bring an evening of Classical Chamber music, Trios and Quartets to Ballard Park in Westport on Thursday, Aug. 1, at 7:15 p.m.

The members, ranging from the ages of 8 to 30, hail from the US and around the world in order to study for a professional career in music at this 75-year-old summer music school. Some esteemed Meadowmount alumni are the likes of Joshua Bell, Kyung-Wha Chung, Lynn Harrell, Jaime Laredo, YoYo Ma, Pinchas Zuckerman and Iszak Perlman.

In addition to their annual concert at the Ballard Park Series, the students of Meadowmount hold three concerts a week as part of their education. These concerts are also open to the public at MeadowmountÕ s lovely facilities. To find out more about either the school or its concerts, information can be found at www.meadowmount.com.

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North Country SPCA

Kathy L. Wilcox • 873-5000

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ith the cooler weather we have had lately, itÕ s a reminder that even with the sunny summer days, Fall is just around the corner! Before you know it, Sept. 13 will be here, and it will be time for the NCSCPA’s Annual Benefit Golf Tournament in Westport! The tournament is a great opportunity for golf lovers to get outside and have some fun for a worthy cause. Registration information will be posted soon on our website, ncspca.org, but in the meantime, you can contact Gayle Alexander for more details, at 873-6691.

Other shelter news includes a wave of adoptions over the past several weeks, including many purrs, wagging tails, as well as smiling human faces! Rowena and Natasha, both cats who were long-term residents of the shelter, are thrilled to have found their forever home together. Huge ebony Truffles, who weighs in over 15 pounds, is looking forward to plenty of kitty treats and giving a whole lotta love to his new family. Our fluffy canine friends, Knox and Finn, are excited to be to be roommates at their home. We love happy endings; if you have an adoption story to share with us, please feel free to post your “happy tails” on our Facebook page!

Our featured pet this week is Baby Ra Ra, a Chihuahua/Boston Terrier-mix with the sweetest brown eyes you have ever seen.

Poor little Baby came into hard times when

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had a week off from work this past week and managed to get to the Kingsland Square Bistro for a wonderful breakfast sandwich and smoothie. The place is gorgeous, and the food delicious and very much worth a visit and then return visits.

I also got to visit The Anderson Falls Heritage Museum and was utterly amazed at the incredible displays of history within its walls. Virtually every aspect of Keeseville history – the bridges, the hotels, fire department, military, education, Pepsi, AuSable Chasm, and many, many more topics are all there in focused, beautiful displays. We were completely enthralled by it all. I highly recommend visiting the museum as long as you have plenty of time to take it all in. My thanks to June and staff for all their enthusiasm and obvious love for the history of our area. The Museum is located at 96 Clinton Street and is open from nine until noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The Museum is free to visit which I highly recommend.

Local photographer Lynn Manning’s Art Show and Sale entitled “Rooms for

his owner became homeless and Baby had to come here. He is absolutely devastated to be at the shelter and he’s really hoping to find his forever home soon! Baby is three years old and is a tiny guy, weighing only about eight pounds. He needs a kind and patient person who can give him time to readjust to his new surroundings. He has lived with kids and other dogs. If you’re looking for a pocket pooch, Baby loves to held and cuddled, but with all of his cuteness he won’t be here long - so make a beeline to our shelter and meet Baby Ra Ra.

Kyle Page • kmpage1217@charter.net Views” runs until Aug. 8t at the Keeseville Free Library. Still time to see and own some of her beautiful work.

The second annual Freedom Festival of Music will be Thursday, Aug. 1 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the AuSable Chasm Pavilion. Featured performers include local favorites Roy Hurd, Lita Kelly, Speedy Arnold, The Lake Champlain Gospel Choir and Charlie Stone and Split Rock. All proceeds will go to benefit the North Star Underground Railroad Museum, which is located just down the hill from the festival site. Admission is seven dollars for adults and two dollars for children under twelve. Tickets may be purchased at Arnold’s Grocery in Keeseville, Bob’s Music and the Corner Bookshop both in Plattsburgh and at the North Star Museum or at the event itself.

Wednesdays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. is the Keeseville FarmerÕ s Market behind Front Street right on the bank of the AuSable River. Visit it and support our local artisans and farmers while getting the freshest products and unique art. Namaste’

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I got an inquiry from a reader about wild parsnip and the dangers thereof. It’s a common weed with nasty sap that, when exposed to sunlight, causes lesions and blisters, more serious than poison ivy. ItÕ s a biennial and right now the second year plants are about finished flowering and will soon die. The first year plants are fairly wimpy and can be killed with mowing or digging or herbicide, if you’re so inclined.

This seems to be a very good year for Japanese beetles, and I’ve even seen them feeding on wild parsnip. Japanese beetle traps are available, but donÕ t work because they lure in many more beetles than they actually kill.

Several people have commented on late night howling in the hills near Whallonsburg, which they contend is not the usual source of other-worldly sounds, coyotes.

Perhaps a cougar has taken up residence.

WeÕ re very sorry to note the unexpected passing of Puss LaPine last week. His cheerful and wry demeanor made trips to the transfer station a pleasure, and he always made sure every dog got a biscuit.

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an you believe it’s August! If you want to kick it off to a great start sign up for one of CATS, Champlain Area Trails Fridays on the Trail project hikes. Every Friday beginning at 1 p.m. CATS volunteers will gather to work on trails, anyone interested call 962-2287 or email info@ champlainareatrails.com to find out directions for the next project. Each hiker should bring their own gloves, tools and drinking water.

Friday night, Aug. 2, ladies get your weekend started at the Cobble Hill Inn, it’s a Ladies Night DJ Dance Party beginning at 10 p.m. Come join the fun.

The 165th Annual Essex County Fair is going strong, opening each day at 10 a.m. through Sunday, Aug. 4. Fireworks are Friday night, if you want the full schedule check out their website at www.essexcountyfair.org. Daily admission is $10 each, which includes parking, rides and some shows. Pick up a Fair Hand Book to enter any of the various contests.

On Saturday, Aug. 3, paddle the Boquet River from the Wadhams Falls south, with BRASS, Boquet River Association board member Schell McKinley. If interested, bring your own watercraft, paddles and personal flotation device, meet at the Dogwood

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Bakery at 10 a.m. Call Schell at 962-8346, for any additional information and sign up.

Sunday, Aug. 4, at 7:30 p.m. there’s a benefit concert at Meadowmount School of Music presenting the “World Premier of Kenneth Frazelle’s Triple Concerto”, featuring James Ehnes, Robert DeMaine, and Meadowmount Director Eric Larsen. Admission is adults $20, students/ senior citizens $10. The last concert of the summer season is Wednesday, Aug. 7.

The Essex County “Back to School” vaccination clinic schedule for Elizabethtown begins on Monday, Aug. 5, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., then again on Thursday, Aug. 8. Call 873-3500 for an appointment.

Tuesday, Aug. 6, Brent Vosburg will give a presentation on “Company H and the New York Fifth Calvary Regiment” as part of the Elizabeth Lawrence Summer Lecture Series at the Adirondack History Center Museum at 7 p.m. The lecture is $5 for members, $8 for non-members.

The Depot Theatre’s production of “Boeing-Boeing” a farce written by Marc Camoletti, translated by Beverly Cross and Francis Evans, last show is on Sunday, Aug. 4. For more information call 962-4449 or contact the boxoffice@depottheatre.org.

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ntering our last month of summer, August looks like it will be as busy as the last couple of months. It is hard to believe that this past week there were six memorial services between our two communities; a service for Harris Young, Charles Lewis, Alcia Lee Mock, Mildred Wrisley, and two more the first of this week for Beverely Dickerson, and Harry (Puss) LaPine. A first in my memory when four senior apartments became available over a short two months time, so their community will be taking on a new community make up. So it pays if you are interested in moving there someday to have your paper work filed as one never knows when a place becomes available.

Willsboro was busy this past weekend with the Annual Craft Fair, Library art and photography exhibits, yard sales, Farmer’s Market, a golf tournament, a Blacksmith demonstration on the Museum lawn by Russ Bailey, a public supper at the Catholic Church, along with some special family birthday celebrations, busy month.

The first part of August marks the start of the Essex County Fair, with five days of activities, another public supper at the Methodist Church on Wednesday, Aug. 7 serving chicken

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Essex he town board wants to hear your thoughts on whether the town should put the question of how to go about assessing property values on the ballot this November. The town currently uses a panel of three elected assessors. The townÕ s other option is to appoint a sole assessor, which is how the majority of towns in the state operate. There will be two public hearings on whether to put this question on the ballot: the first will be at the town hall on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 6 p.m., and the second will be at the Whallonsburg Grange on Aug. 8, at 6 p.m.

Tom Mangano at the library is looking for volunteers to help catalog a slew of new children’s books. On the evening of Aug. 8 at 7:30 p.m., exchange student Josh Bridge will give a talk at the library on his recent experiences in New Zealand.

Downtown Essex Day is rolling around again this Saturday. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., crowds will throng the hamlet as vendors and shop keepers offer all manner of items for sale. There will be music and a big tent behind the town hall.

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and biscuits. Downtown Essex Day will be Saturday, Aug. 3. There are still some concerts and plays in the month of August, the Heritage Society has a couple of more special programs: Ben Collins local Arborist on Friday, Aug. 9 at the Visitor’s Center at 7 p.m., and Friday, Aug. 16, Town Historian Ron Bruno will offer a program on “People of Willsboro” as he discovers them when doing research. this will also be held at the Visitor’s Center at 7 p.m.

At Essex Day be sure to watch for the “Healing Garden “ display where you will see the beautiful quilt that Gretchen Boardman gave the group to raffle and the proceeds go toward their project of getting the long awaited large angel to be placed at the garden. People are encouraged to stop down and view the special garden at the back end of the Memorial Cemetary.

Sympathy to the families of Lyle Mason who passed away this past week in Florida.

Happy Birthday to Norma (Hutchins) Carter Aug. 1, Jean Holihan Aug. 2, Riley Ahrent Aug. 3, Sherry Mitchell Aug. 8, Glen Sayward Aug. 8, Gail Mitchell Aug. 9, Happy Anniversary to: Bruce & Darcy Hale Aug. 1, Cecile & Bob McVicker Aug. 10, Will & Kathy Reinhardt Aug 10.

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onÕ t miss this weekendÕ s performances of ShakespeareÕ s, Ò Hamlet,Ó in Ballard Park, on Friday, Aug. 2, and Saturday, Aug. 3, at 5 p.m. Starring young student actors from Westport and neighboring communities, this production of Hamlet is brought to you by the Depot Theatre Apprentice Program and is directed once again by Lindsay Pontius and Scott Gibbs. It should be a wonderful and exciting evening of outdoor theatre. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy the show. Free Shakespeare in a beautiful outdoor setting—one of life’s great pleasures.

Schelling McKinley will lead a paddle trip in the Boquet River on Saturday, Aug. 3. Bring your canoe or kayak, paddle(s), lifejacket and enthusiasm and meet Schell at Dogwood Bread Company in Wadhams at 10 a.m. Schell is a long-time board member of BRASS, the Boquet River Association, and is very knowledgeable on the lore and ways of the river. Plus, he refuses to go outdoors without having large amounts of fun. Call him at 962-8346 to confirm.

Next Thursday’s Community Concert in Ballard Park will be Tempest, a Celtic

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Folk Rock band from California returning for another crowd-pleasing performance in the park this year. Also returning to appear with them is Griffin Wilkins, the 12-year-old internationally recognized Irish Step Dancer form Walpole, Mass., and Westport who has wowed Ballard Park audiences in the past.

The Spirit of Place Art Exhibition continues until Westport Festival Day, Aug. 10, when the Silent Auction closes at 3 p.m. So don’t forget to stop by the Heritage House to view the art and bid on your favorites. The Canal Splash celebration takes place at the Marina on the same day. This is part of the larger state-wide celebration of our waterways, and the Marina has organized a full day of music, food, and fun, including appearances by several authors who’ll sign their books about Lake Champlain and related topics. IÕ ll have more on both Festival Day and Canal Splash next week.

Champlain Area Trails (CATS) will offer a series of all-day workshops on how to build bridges, boardwalks and benches in the backcountry starting on Saturday, Aug. 24. Space is limited so sign up now by calling 962-2287 or emailing info@champlainareatrails.com.

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Horse Rescue celebrates 10 years helping animals heal

By Katherine Clark

katherine@denpubs.com WESTPORT Ñ In the past 10 years, over 100 horses have found solace and new homes through the Crane Mountain Valley Horse Rescue Inc. (CMVHR).

Hundreds of others have found homes through the work of the rescue.

On July 20 and 21, the rescue held a celebration for not only their 10-year anniversary but for the hundreds of families made complete with the addition of horses given another chance at happiness. Ò WeÕ re really excited for this milestone,Ó said coowner of CMVHR Nancy Van Wie. CMVHR is a not for profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of horses in need, and to offering community education and outreach programs to teach kindness, respect, and responsibility to help prevent neglect and abuse.

“We had a great weekend and appreciate the dedication and commitment of our volunteers, adoptive parents, and donors, and the generosity of the Champlain National Bank who sponsored the event,Ó said Van Wie. Eddie Mrozik, co-founder of CMVHR said, Ò these funds have significant impact on our ability to direct proceeds from the event to benefit the horses and the organization’s community education and outreach programs.”

Van Wie and Mrozik opened the rescue on to the public to enjoy the farm, meet the horses, check out their tack sales and experience a live exhibit with the Adirondack Wildlife Refuge and Rehabilitation Center (AWRRC).

Wendy Hall of AWRRC brought several birds of prey including a red tail hawk, a bard owl and a kestrel for the anniversary celebration.

Van Wie said there were waves of people coming to

the rescue at various points during the two day event.

Many were adoptive parents and donors, many new faces from the local community and from as far away as British Columbia, and several of the teachers and students who have participated in community education and outreach programs over the past decade with the rescue.

Van Wie said the day wouldnÕ t have been such a success without the help of several volunteers, all of which are adoptive parents of CMVHR horses.

“We have a really great group of people who have made horses from our rescue family and they are the ones here supporting us,” said Van Wie. Ò We were thrilled to have a wonderful group of volunteers and adoptive parents with us for the celebration of our 10 anniversary. It was like a mini reunion.Ó Renee Rockefeller adopted Silverado, a silver Arabian horse who was featured

wearing a Santa Claus hat on the cover of the Valley News Dec. 17, 2011 edition, drove up from Albany for the event.

Another volunteer was Melissa Godin from Saranac Lake.

Van Wie said one of her volunteers, Katie Motler, had embraced advocacy for animals after she adopted a horse, Popeye, from CMVHR nine years ago. Popeye is a grey appaloosa who Van Wie and Morzick rescued from slaughter. Popeye had arrived at the CMVHR malnourished and Motler was so inspired by the terrible story of her horse’s tragic past of abuse that she made him the subject of team project advocated for severe punishment for the cruelty and inhuman treatment of animals. The team created a short film that

remains on the CMVHRÕ s website.

“Katie is now a college graduate and she is doing incredible things,” said Van Wie. Ò Our volunteerÕ s commitment to animal advocacy is what we strive to spread to other people.Ó Van Wie said she was happy to celebrate the day with some of her volunteers who helped raise money for the facility like Joni, Nick and Chris Barcomb, who Van Wie said spearheaded the LoweÕ s Heroes project at CMVHR three years ago. The rescues longest tenured volunteers, Melissa, Dominic and Frances Eisinger, starting when CMVHR opened, also attended the day. Frances was six years old when she first came to the rescue and was able to

ride one of the horses at her first horse show and later bring it to camp with her said Van Wie. The rescue, located at 7556 NYS Route 9N in Westport, first opened with the view of Crane Mountain, later moving to its current location. Ò I always hoped we would make it to 10 years and of course would like to make it longer,” said Van Wie. “(We) would like to thank all of our donors and volunteers for helping make the past 10 years a success. We look forward to the next decade, and to helping many, many more horses and humans through our mission-driven work,Ó Contact CMVHR at 9628512 for more information, or visit their Facebook page or website at www.cmvhr.org.

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The best $72,000 we’ll ever spend

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very public school in every state should employ at least one school resource officer — and that position should be funded by the federal government.

It is time we put as much effort into protecting our kids as we do our politicians and airports.

And it is time that politicians stop using school shootings to further political agendas like gun control instead of formulating a meaningful plan that might actually stop some of these instances from happening altogether.

The answer should begin with a police presence in our schools.

Following the Dec. 14, 2012 elementary school shootings in Sandy Hook, Conn. that killed 20 children and six adults, parents of the Ticonderoga school district asked for just that — a full-time police officer assigned to the district.

Unfortunately, the Ticonderoga Police Department simply does not have the manpower to fulfill that request. At times, there is only one officer on duty, and having that officer patrolling only the school would not serve the needs of the community as a whole.

To the department’s credit, they have agreed to increase patrols at the districtÕ s three schools and will be there during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal.

That’s a start, as are security upgrades made by area schools such as locating cameras throughout buildings, locking doors and requiring identification to enter during school hours.

But is it enough? The answer, is no.

We pour billions of dollars every year into homeland security. We place full-body scanners at our airports. We surround our elected officials with nearly impenetrable systems and security details costing taxpayers millions.

And yet we can’t afford to protect our kids at school? Why should it be so difficult to protect our nationÕ s most precious and vulnerable people — our children?

Ti PD Chief Mark Johns has the right idea. He suggested a full-time school resource officer be hired and assigned to the school.

The officer, Johns said, could serve several purposes, including security for the school as well as keeping a trained professional available in the event of an emergency.

“And school resource officers often build a rapport with young people,” he said. “That makes it easier for them to approach police when they have a problem or concern. That can

also help police with investigations.”

The hurdle? It would cost $72,000 a year to add a school resource officer. Johns searched for grant money but came up empty-handed.

We’re going to go out on a limb here and say the state spent more than $72,000 taxying Gov. Cuomo around in a state police helicopter two weeks ago so he could win his own rafting festival in Indian Lake.

Add to that what taxpayers shelled out to protect him while he was here Ñ he had a security detail and entourage — and you could probably pay the salary of a public resource officer for years to come with that kind of money.

ItÕ s about priorities, plain and simple. Or should we say lack thereof, and our school kids are getting the short end of the security stick.

It is time to put an end to that.

If the Obama Administration and our federal lawmakers really want to make a meaningful impact on decreasing the number or severity of school shootings, they should put their money where their mouths are and fund full-time resource officers for every public school in the nation.

Do we want shootouts in our schools? Of course not. But these would be professional officers patrolling our hallways, trained to use lethal force only as a last resort when the lives of children are at stake.

It could operate much like the Federal Air Marshal Service. The consequence of improperly discharging a firearm on a plane would undoubtedly be a major tragedy — and yet the air marshals, because of their training and equipment, have an impeccable record.

We feel properly trained and equipped school marshals could serve in a similar capacity.

At the same time, they would be a deterrent to crime, just as air marshals are in our skies.

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that bad guys with a gun are more apt to commit a crime where they aren’t going to encounter a good guy with a gun.

And, let’s be honest. We’re never going to have total control of all firearms in this nation, and we’re not going to cure every mentally ill individual with a penchant for killing. There is always going to be evil in this world.

We spend an incredible amount of money attempting to keep that evil from our airports, train stations, government centers and other places of public assembly.

It is time we do the same for our schools. Ñ

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Keeping our eye on the ball

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ast week President show went on to explain that Obama lamented that pleasure goes well beyond basic Congress has taken its needs. Yale psychologist Paul eye off the ball. In my opinion Bloom explained why we enjoy the President is both right and what we enjoy is a very compliwrong. cated process.

In terms of bills enacted, the Bloom noted: “Pleasure is a current Congress is on pace to response not just to the physical shatter the record as the most makeup of something — what it do nothing Congress in modlooks like or tastes like, or smells Dan Alexander ern history. The 113th Congress like, or feels like Ñ but rather Thoughts from has completed roughly seven to our beliefs of what it really Behind the Pressline months of their two year session IS. This is not true in the animal and thus far has enacted 21 bills world but in the human sense of and resolutions. At their current pace they will value.Ó enact about 72 pieces of legislation. By compariBloom recounted one famous experiment son the 112th Congress, which was not known with wine drinkers done by scientists at Stanfor congeniality nor diplomatic skills, passed ford and Cal Tech, saying: “Half the people are 284 bills. The 111th moved 385 while the 110th told they’re drinking cheap plunk, the other enacted 460 pieces of legislation. half are told they’re drinking something out of a If you like less government rather than more $100-$150 bottle. It tastes better to them, if they this trend might be a welcome sign. UnfortuTHINK they’re drinking from an expensive nately we have a host of serious problems facbottle. And it turns out that if they think they’re ing the country that absolutely need to be ad- drinking expensive wine, parts of the brain that dressed and our government has become so are associated with pleasure and reward light dysfunctional they are nearly useless at solving up like a Christmas tree.Ó problems.

I think people today take the same approach The President unfortunately has never to politics. Remove the political labels and a learned that if you live in a glass house you scandal is a scandal. Instead our brain overshouldn’t throw stones. Instead of staying in rides our common sense and we are willing to Washington and demonstrating some leaderbelieve whatever our chosen side is serving up. ship he has gravitated to what he does best, One sideÕ s scandal is another sideÕ s unfortunate barnstorming around the country, wasting misstep. money we don’t have, campaigning.

We canÕ t continue down this road of believThe president is also trying to encourage us ing whatever we are told simply because the to take our eye off the ball by declaring a num- label we voted for said so. We must not become ber of the high profile scandals that have rocked blind to common sense, right from wrong and his administration as “phony” scandals. I guess our gut instincts. Our founding fathers crehe would like us to forget the death of four ated a government that requires our constant Americans in Benghazi, or the IRS fiasco, which attention. Our country wonÕ t run on auto pilot he later called “A genuine abuse of power” and and we must be ever vigilant to the needs of then was apparently so upset he fired the adthe people before the wishes of the politicians. ministrator of the IRS just days before he was The current fiasco with NYC mayoral candidate set to leave office anyway.

Weiner is a perfect example of his needs over Take it from someone who publishes free those of the people. I fear we are the ones who newspapers; freedom has a heavy price. To conhave taken our eyes off the ball. ItÕ s time for us tinue as a free society we must make certain our to put our political labels and differences aside elected officials toe the line, and preserve our and demand accountability from those who rights as citizens to assure the continuation of hold office, regardless of their party affiliation. our democratic nation for future generations.

Dan Alexander publisher and CEO of Denton Last week on the CBS Sunday Morning show Publications. He may be reached at dan@denpubs. there was an interesting piece on human becom. havior with respect to perceived pleasure. The

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Vets, check for exemptions

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To the Valley News: Being a veteran is a complicated thing. Where you served, how long, whether you were active duty, if you were guard/reserve on active or inactive duty, and if you were injured in the line of duty or as a result of combat, are all factors which Congress, the VA, the DOD, state and local entities take into consideration when determining what benefits and entitlements you, your family members, and survivors may be entitled to.

On a state, county or city/town level, veterans and military widows may be eligible for property tax exemptions. Recently, some widows have been alarmed to learn that some officials are making a distinction between veterans who were rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs as 100 percent service-connected disabled at time of death and those who were posthumously rated at 100 percent, having died as a result of a military service-connected condition. Another wrinkle: Those whose spouses retired from a military career with a disability/medical retirement may not qualify for a property tax exemption if officials see the words “100 percent compensable” on their retirement documents rather than the more familiar “100 percent disabled.” This interpretation of State rules may come as a result of trying to find alternate sources of revenue.

The Lake Champlain Chapter recommends that veterans find out now from your property assessor’s office what paperwork is necessary to obtain any property tax exemptions, and what will be necessary to have in place for your surviving spouse to continue to qualify. Attention to this detail now may buy you time and prevent your loved one from losing the family home in an uncertain future.

Kathy L. Baumgarten, President Lake Champlain Chapter American Military Retirees Association

‘Speak out’ for babies instead To the Valley News: The editorial Ò Speak Out For Those Who CannotÓ had me fooled. I had imagined the editorial board was going to be brave enough to discuss abortion. My bad!

Instead, the opinion piece was about the poor care of cats & dogs at a pet store in Plattsburgh. Fair enough.

However, I donÕ t think youÕ d ever read an opinion either way - that touches on unborn babies being slaughtered by the hundreds of thousands each year in the USA. ItÕ s the number one cause of death, bar none.

The editors lamented the fact that animals canÕ t speak up for themselves. Babies in the womb can’t either. When you consider that itÕ s their own mothers who decide to end their precious lives, itÕ s even harder to comprehend.

I for one, hope readers of this paper will someday read and write things in support of baby humans. Jesus, in comparing the birds of the air to a person, asked “Are you not of more value than they?” As humans, we are more valuable than all of the creatures on earth.

So choose life, and I mean human life!

John P. Sharkey Ticonderoga

To the Valley News: If you could not see, how would you cook, get dressed or pay bills? Where would you live? How would you emotionally handle the lack of independence, the inability to drive? Hopefully you never have to experience this, but more than likely you, a loved one or friend will. As our population lives longer and diabetes is on the rise, millions of Americans will and do suffer from vision loss and/or blindness. Currently the leading causes of blindness in the U.S. are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), Cataracts, Diabetic Retinopathy and Glaucoma.

The North Country Association for the Visually Impaired (NCAVI) can help. We provide free services to those that are blind, legally blind and visually impaired in Clinton, Essex, Franklin and St. Lawrence counties. Our staff goes into your home, workplace or school to provide education, training and the skills needed to attain and maintain independence. For the elderly, basic, everyday living skills can mean the difference between staying in their own home and being placed in a nursing home. For children, these skills mean a better education, a sense of security at school and a brighter future.

On Aug. 2 NCAVI will be holding its 10th Annual “Golf for Sight” Tournament and Fundraiser at Harmony Golf Club in Port Kent. The proceeds from this event allow us to continue vital services to the visually impaired in our area. You can support our mission by sponsoring the tournament, putting in a team, giving an item for raffles, or by simply donating to NCAVI. For more information please visit our website, www.ncavi.org or contact: jodincavi@gmail.com, 562-2330 or NCAVI, 22 US Oval, Suite B-15, Plattsburgh, NY 12903.

Jodi Lattrell-Burns Development Coordinator, NCAVI

Racial code words

To the Valley News: Your viewpoint (Dan Alexander) of July 27 surprises and saddens me. As a journalist, how can you so blithely stereotype an entire race of people? You state “the problem is the never ending violence that young black males inflict against each other daily,” that “black America is murdering itself over drug turf, bruised egos etc.”

I am truly astounded that the publisher of a newspaper would make such statements. Since when did violence become only an African-American trait? When did such reasons for violence become assigned only to blacks? And the only time white Americans are affected is when they are “caught in the crossfire.”

Whites are only innocent victims, never perpetrators?

You state that you think the president was “wrong to inject himself, his perspective.Ó It would seem that his perspective and life experiences are what white Americans like you, sir, would do well to listen to and try to understand.

Trayvon Martin was walking home. George Zimmerman followed him (because he was black and fit your stereotype), carried a gun, got out of his car and confronted him. If Zimmerman had stayed in his car as instructed by police, wasn’t carrying a gun or Trayvon Martin had been white we, like many others, believe that this tragedy would never have happened.

Perhaps living in — and writing for — or a rather narrow racial milieu allows you to perceive all young black men as worthy of your stereotype. “Less fortunate urban population?” What, no whites live in cities and are poor?

Using these tired old racial code words is lazy journalism and not worthy of the publisher of the Valley News.

Jeff and Charlene Kleiman Elizabethtown

Essex County Treasurer Michael Diskin presents Board of Supervisors Chairman Randy Douglas the plaque that he received upon being installed as the President of the National Association of County Treasurers and Financial Officers.

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Continued from page 1 Willsboro Supervisor Ed Hatch was the lone dissenter, stating that he felt the expense was too much for the county. Ò I will continue to vote no because I do not believe we can afford it,Ó Hatch said. Ò We are going to hear the same rhetoric in November and here these people sit in and never get cut back. I do not think that this is in the best interest in what community colleges are for.”

The committee also moved forward the appointment of Mark Whitney of Schroon to serve as the Board of Elections Democratic Commissioner, but not before board chairman Randy Douglas of Jay called for an executive session after Chesterfield supervisor Gerald Morrow

put forward the resolution.

After the session, the committee returned and voted 15-1 to move the approval of Whitney on to the full board, with North Hudson supervisor Ronald Moore voting against.

National president

County treasurer Michael Diskin also presented the members of the committee with the plaque he had received upon his installment as president of the National Association of County Treasurers and Financial Officers.

“This guy is so well respected among his colleagues from throughout the nation,” Douglas said of the appointment. Ò When we went to the national meeting, I met people from Idaho, Missouri and Florida, and they were all very complimentary of Mike and the work that he does.Ó

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any things about being a kid today have changed since I was a kid. Parents and teachers no longer employ physical punishments such as hitting with a hand, ruler or object like a belt. So too is gone ear twisting, hair pulling or the other many expressions of physical punishment that were meted out years ago.

When I was a kid, we didnÕ t sit at the table and participate with adults in conversation the way kids do now and many things were held back from us then as certain topics were taboo.

These changes, for the most part are probably positive, one change that is not so positive is the enormous pressure kids are under to be successful at everything every time. Growing up there were guys that could take apart anything mechanical and fix it and got positive feedback for what were legitimate skills. Others were already working jobs on farms or in stores and were known as hard workers. Some were good athletes which put a spotlight on them and others were good students and were prized for those skills.

There were very few or more likely none, who were outstanding at everything they attempted. I’m not sure that was even an expectation in my younger years. Now, every student or young person must do well at almost everything.

There are many well-known examples of people who were failures early on but who later enjoyed outstanding success in their lives. Michael Jordon wasnÕ t always the greatest basketball player in the world; Abraham Lincoln lost so many elections that he wasnÕ t even able to be elected dog catcher in his home town and the musical genius Mozart was not seen as any kind of genius initially.

In her book The New Psychology of Success, Professor, Carol Dweck explains that Ò failure is an important part of learning.” Dweck found that there are two possible outcomes from failure, one is that children can become so affected that they become afraid to make further attempts fearing failure or they can realize that failure is part of learning and that these experiences are very valuable.

Dweck found that adults around children can heavily affect how they handle success or failure. For example, Dweck warned that parents who frequently tell their kids how smart they are may foster a, “fixed mindset and it can backfire.”

Children become strongly invested in intelligence as part of their core identity and when they fail they can become very insecure about their abilities. Ò The self-esteem movement almost brained-washed everyone into believing that we can hand our children self-esteem on a platter by telling them

By Scot Hurlburt they’re great, they’re smart, theyÕ re talented and gifted. It just doesn’t work that way. Actually, those statements often make children more fragile.”

Rather parents should praise children for problem solving skills for the way they approach a difficulty in their lives. Children need praise for effort and the willingness to persist in the face of difficult challenges. Praise for these behaviors can result in a “growth mindset, not a fixed mindset.”

A child who persists with a tough task even if they are failing in the moment can build self-esteem on their own while theyÕ re learning new ways of thinking. Dweck suggests that, “process praise” of children between the ages of 1 and three can predict their mindset and desire for challenge five years later. Dweck also encouraged parents that Ò this kind of mindset can be encouraged at any age.”

A fixed mindset undoubtedly limits intellectual growth because the fear of failure embedded in this mindset will discourage intellectual risk taking. Heaps of unearned probably wonÕ t make you a resilient and confident person. For hovering parents, this might be especially good research to consult.

Encouraging children to begin to think about the processes associated with problem-solving seems like good, common sense.

Talking to children about keeping their fears about failure in check by understanding that they are growing and developing every day and will experience many failures and successes along the way also seems like good common sense.

Remember, all kids count.

Reach the writer at hurlburt@wildblue.net

Kids Count

New York State Police divers return to the Westport Boat Launch with the body of Michael L. Mindell Monday, July 29. Mindell had been swimming with friends at the Palisades Cliffs when he attempted to dive from the cliffs, never resurfacing.

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Continued from page 1 State Police were assisted by members of the Westport and Port Henry volunteer fire departments, along with the U.S. Coast Guard on Sunday. The next day, police divers from as far away as Syracuse arrived at the Westport Boat Launch to start their day shortly after 8:30 a.m.

“We started by conducting a grid search in water that is estimated to be over 200 feet deep,Ó Coryea said. Ò Mindell

was found at a depth of 156 feet.Ó Coryea said that there is no indication as of yet as to what may have caused the death. Ò It is a pretty deep section and a very jagged area, as all cliffs can be,Ó Coryea said.

Mindell was reported missing around 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 27. Coryea said that family members had been notified when the missing persons report was first filed as well as when his body was recovered. Ò We were able to use pictures to positively identify the

body through the family,” he said.

Essex County Coroner Frank Whitelaw was on scene and authorized the removal of the body.

Coryea said that the State Police used every asset available to them in the investigation and search.

“Any time we have an incident that involves the loss of life, we do everything that we can and use all of our resources to make sure that no stone has been left unturned,Ó Coryea said.

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Veterans court operating in county, information meeting Aug. 8

By Fred Herbst

fred@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA — Hero to zero.

It’s a saying among many veterans, especially for those who come from military service and run afoul of the law.

“It can be very difficult for young veterans, especially in todayÕ s economy,Ó said Harry Treadway, a Vietnam veteran who is Essex County Veterans Court mentor coordinator.

“They come home and can’t find a job. They have too much time on their hands, so they drink a little too much and get into some trouble.Ó Treadway, a Ticonderoga resident, and others hope the new Essex County Veterans Court can help those who have served their nation.

Information meetings on the court program will be held Thursday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Ticonderoga VFW on Shore Airport Road; Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the Keeseville VFW on Route 9; and Thursday, Aug. 22, at 7 p.m. at the Lake Placid American Legion on Main Street.

The court is designed to offer alternatives to incarceration and help solve underlying issues

with veterans. It is available to all veterans.

Other veterans will work with veterans in the court system as mentors and advocates. Treadway coordinators the mentor program. Ò Most vets today donÕ t trust the system,Ó Treadway said. Ò They just zone out when someone in the system talks. Veterans seem to respond better when theyÕ re approached by other veterans.Ó The trained mentors do not offer legal advice, Treadway stressed, but do help vets navigate the legal system. They also offer support. Ò Each individual vet (in the court system) is assigned a mentor who is a veteran,” Treadway said. “We try to match them up — Army to Army, Marine to Marine, Iraq to Iraq, Afghanistan to Afghanistan — so they have as much in common as possible. Sometimes, though, its good to have a Vietnam vet to talk to a younger guy.”

Veterans who are interested in serving as mentors can contact Treadway at 569-3602.

Treadway was instrumental in forming the Essex County Veterans Court. He learned of a veterans court in Buffalo and thought the program would work in the North Country. He ap-

Scholarship recipient

Ward Lumber has selected Shayne McCarty as the winner of this year’s Sidney J. Ward Sr. Memorial Scholarship. Shayne is the stepson of Kevin Kennedy, Ward Lumber’s IT Manager. Shayne will receive $1,000 for one year of college study. Shayne will begin his first year at Clinton Community College in Plattsburgh this fall.

The selection process is based on scholastic achievement, community and extracurricular activities, personal aspirations and financial need. The scholarship was established in 1971 as a tribute to Sidney J. Ward Sr. who, while only completing the eighth grade before going to work to support his family, believed in encouraging and promoting education, scholastic achievement and good citizenship. Pictured are Kevin Kennedy, IT Manager; Shayne McCarty; and Jay Ward, President.

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United Methodist Church - Main Street. 647-8147. Sunday 11 a.m. Worship Service. Email: afumc1@frontiernet.net Holy Name Catholic Church - 14203 Rt. 9N, Au Sable Forks, 6478225, Rev. Kris Lauzon – Pastor, John J. Ryan – Deacon, Masses: Mon & Wed 5:15pm, Thu& Fri at 8am, Sat 4pm, Sun 9:15am. Confessions (reconciliation) Saturday 3:15 – 3:45pm.

BLACK BROOK St. Matthew’s Catholic Church - 781 Silver Lake Rd., Black Brook, 647-8225, Rev. Kris Lauzon – Pastor, John J. Ryan – Deacon, Masses: Sun 11am BLOOMINgdALE Pilgrim Holiness Church - 14 Oregon Plains Rd., 891-3178, Rev. Daniel Shumway - Sunday: Morning Worship 11am, Sunday School 10am, Evening Service 6:30 pm; Wednesday: Prayer Service 7 pm.

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

ELIZABETHTOWN St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church - Court Street. 873-6760. Father Francis Flynn, Mass Schedule: Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m., Weekdays: Consult Bulletin. Thursday 10:15 a.m. Horace Nye Home.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30 p.m. - 4:10 p.m. Website: ccsespn.grainofwheat.net Church of the good Shepherd (Episcopal) - 10 Williams Street.

873-2509. Sunday, Holy Communion 8 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Healing Prayer Service: Every Wed. 6:30 p.m. Men’s Group: Every Fri. 7:30 a.m.

- 8:45 a.m. Rev. David Sullivan or Ann Marie Speir. All are welcome.

Email: goodshepherdetown2011@hotmail.com Web: www.towngoodshepherd.org United Church of Christ (Congregational) - Court Street. 873-6822.

Rev. Frederick C. Shaw. Worship Service: Sun. 11 a.m.; Sunday School ages 4 - grade 6. Nursery service Email: FShaw@westelcom.com ESSEX St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - Rt. 22. 963-4524. Rev. John Demo, Admin. Sunday Mass at 8 a.m. from Memorial Day Weekend to Columbus Day Weekend. Closed for the Winter.

Essex Community United Methodist Church - Corner of Rt. 22 and Main St. 963-7766. Rev. John E. Hunn., Sunday Worship - 10:15 AM, Sunday School - 10:15 AM. web page: www.unyumc.org/churches/ detail/375 St. John’s Episcopal Church - Church Street. 963-7775. Holy Communion and Church School, Sunday 9:15 a.m., Morning Prayer, Wednesday 9 a.m. Community Potluck Supper, Tuesday 6 p.m. Old Testament Bible Study, Wednesdays 10 a.m., Rev. Margaret Shaw.

Email: stjohnschurch@willex.com Foothills Baptist Church at Boquet - 2172, NY Rt. 22 in Essex.

Formerly Church of the Nazarene. Wednesday Night Service at 6 p.m.

Worship services are Sunday 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday school 9:45 a.m.

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

KEENE St. Brendan’s Catholic Church - Saturday Mass at 4 p.m., Sunday Mass at 11:15 a.m.; Pastor: Rev. John R. Yonkovig; Pastor. Rectory Phone 523-2200. Email: stagnesch@roadrunner.com St. Hubert’s All Souls Episcopal Church - Sunday Holy Eucharist 10 a.m., June 24 through September 9. Varying roster of priests celebrate communion each week.

Keene Valley Congregational Church - Main Street. 576-4711.

Sunday Worship Services 10 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m. Choir Wednesday evening 7 p.m. and Sunday 9:15 a.m.

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

Sunday Service 9 a.m. Rev. Blair Biddle.

Keeseville United Methodist Church - Front Street, Keeseville.

834-7577. Rev. Edith Poland. Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. 834-7577. Email: ediepoland@aol.com The good Shepherd Church of the Nazarene - 124 Hill Street, Keeseville, NY. 834-9408. Pastor Richard Reese. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Tuesday Prayer Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m.

Independent Baptist Church - Rte. 22 & Interstate 87, P.O. Box 506, Keeseville, NY. 834-9620. Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m., Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m., Prayer Meeting & Bible Study - Wednesday 7 p.m.; Youth Group Sunday 6 p.m. Website: ibck.org Email: oneillr@ibck.org Front Street Fellowship - 1724 Front Street, Keeseville, 834-7373.

Pastor Warren Biggar. Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Tuesday: Home Prayer Groups 7 p.m. (Call for locations). Thursday: Ladies Bible Study 2:30 p.m. in Keeseville, 7 p.m. in Plattsburgh (Call for locations). Friday: Celebrate Recovery 6 p.m.; Kingdom Kids 6:30 p.m.; Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Website: www. thebridgekeeseville.com Email: vikki@thebridgekeeseville.com LAKE PLACId New Hope Church - 207 Station St., Lake Placid, NY. A full gospel church. Rev. Richard Ducatt, pastor. Services are Sunday 10a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Fellowship prayer, Tuesday 6:30 p.m. and Thursday Bible Study. Once a month covered dish after Sunday morning service. Child

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“The biggest concern was that there wasn’t a need,” Treadway said. “The DAs and judges said they didnÕ t see that many veterans. I asked how many veterans came into their courts and they didnÕ t know. It turns out a lot of people were veterans, they just didnÕ t tell anyone.Ó Essex County District Attorney Kristy Sprague said local police are now directed to ask anyone in custody if they are a veteran.

Judge Rick Meyer said the Essex County Veterans Court will offer assistance rather than just punishment for veterans. Offenders will be able to participate in addiction or mental health programs as an alternative to jail time at the discretion of the court.

“If there is a misdemeanor charge and you go to veterans court, you have the possibility to have the charge vacated if you complete the veterans court program,” Meyer said. “We can provide a whole array of support and services through this team. It will operate the same way as the drug court, but it will be just for veterans.Ó The Essex County Veterans Court will deal

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On Saturday, July 6, AuSable Valley Central School held its first AuSable Valley Alumni Swimming Meet. This year marks the 40th anniversary of swimming at AVCS. There were 30 competitors at the meet ranging from the Class of 1977 to current swimmers through the Class of 2017, along with former coaches of the team in attendance and over 60 spectators. During the meet, two new pool records were set. Ben Ford (class of 2012) set the 100 Backstroke pool record of 58.83 seconds during the lead off leg of the 400 relay. Current head coach Andy Johnson (class of 1996) set the 50 Freestyle pool record of 22.34 seconds. Since this was the first alumni meet, all first place finishes establish the “meet records,” for all the events. Johnson said that overall, the meet was a huge success and all participants requested that they do this again, possibly every five years.

care available Sunday & Thursday. Handicapped accessible. For more information call 518-523-3652.

Lake Placid Baptist Church - Leading people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ Worship service Sunday 10:15 a.m.

2253 Saranac Ave., LP 523-2008, www.lpbaptist.org.

St. Eustace Episcopal Church - The Very Rev. David K. Ousley Worship Services: Saturday at 5:15pm & Sunday at 8 and 10am; Wednesday - 5:15 - Holy Eucharist and Healing Prayers, 2450 Main St., Lake Placid, NY 518-523-2564 St. Agnes Catholic Church - Saturday Mass 5:30 p.m., Sunday masses 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., 169 Hillcrest, LP, 523-2200. Rev. John R. Yonkovig Adirondack Community Church - Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome here. 2583 Main St., LP. 523-3753, www. adkcomchurch.org.

Pilgrim Holiness Church - 6057 Sentinel Road Lake Placid, NY 12946. Tel. 518-523-2484 Pastor: William S. Saxton.

Sunday School - 9:45 AM Sunday Worship - 11:00 AM Sunday Evening Service - 7:00 PM Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study - 7:00 PM www.lakeplacidpilgrimholinesschurch.com The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - 26 John Brown Rd., LP. President Philip Perkins 354-0410. Sacrament Meeting 10:00 AM; Sunday School 11:00 AM; Relief Society/Priesthood Meetings 12:00 PM LEWIS Elizabethtown Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses - Rt. 9 West, Lewis, NY. Sunday Public Talk 10 a.m. followed by Watchtower Study 10:35 a.m.; Tuesday 7 p.m. Bible Study & Theocratic Ministry School & Service Meeting. For further information contact Brian Frawley 518-873-2610.

First Congregational Church - Lewis, 873-6822. Rev. Frederick C. Shaw. Sunday Services 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Email: Fshaw@westelcom.com www.firstcongregationalchurchoflewis.com REBER United Methodist Church - Valley Road. 963-7924. Rev. Chilton McPheeters. Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m.; Church School 11 a.m.

SARANAC LAKE St. Bernard’s Catholic Church - Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m., Sunday Mass 7:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Father Mark Reilly, Pastor, 27 St. Bernard Street, SL, 891-4616, www.stbernardssaranaclake.com Episcopal Church of St. Luke - 136 Main St., SL, 891-3605. Sunday worship services at 7:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., led by the Reverand Ann S. Giallard, www.stlukessaranaclake.org High Peaks Church - A Bible-believing, non-denominational church.

97 Will Rogers Drive, Saranac Lake, 891-3255 Saranac Lake Baptist Church - 490 Broadway, Saranac Lake, 891-5473

First United Methodist Church - 63 Church Street, Saranac Lake, 891-3473 Adirondack Alliance Church - 72 Canaras Ave., SL, 891-1383.

Sharing the hope of Christ, building relationships with god. Sunday worship 10:00 a.m. with nursery care available.

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

9:45am Sunday Worship. Sunday School for All Ages. Nursery Care.

11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study. Handicap Accessible & Hearing Assistance. www.saranaclakepresbyterianchurch.org Saranac Lake Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses - 5043 Rt. 3, Saranac Lake, 518-891-9233 Sunday Public Talk 10 a.m. followed by Watchtower Study 10:35 a.m.

Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity - Worshipping at the First United Methodist Church at 63 Church St., Saranac Lake. Pastor Michael Richards presiding. 518-891-5262. Services on Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. followed by coffee hour. Sunday School available.

Saranac Lake Friends Meeting (Quaker) - 94 Church Street, Baldwin House, Saranac Lake, NY 12983; Sundays at 9:30 a.m.; 518327-3885; bbeguin@roadrunner.com TUPPER LAKE United Community Church - 25 High Street, Tupper Lake, 359-9810 Holy Name Catholic Church - 114 Main Street, Tupper Lake, 359-9194 St. Alphonsus Church - 48 Wawbeek Avenue, Tupper Lake, 359-3405.

St. Thomas Episcopal - 8 Brentwood Ave, Tupper Lake 359-9786 The Tupper Lake Baptist Chapel - Corner Lake & Mill Streets.

518-359-3402. Rev. Richard Wilburn. Sunday: Sunday School 9:00 a.m., Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 6:30 p.m.

WAdHAMS United Church of Christ - Sunday worship celebration at 10:30 a.m., Pastor James Davis. For more information contact Evelyn Brant 518-962-4480. *For other ministry & discipleship opportunities see the Westport Federated Church schedule.

WESTPORT Federated Church - The “Stone Church” on Main Street, Westport Woship Celebration Sundays at 9:00 am with “Children’s Church.” Bible and book discussion fellowship at 6:00 pm Thursdays in the parsonage.

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Westport Bible Church - 24 Youngs Road. 962-8247. Pastor Dick Hoff. Sunday Morning Worship 9:15 a.m. & 11 a.m.; Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday Night Prayer 7 p.m.; Teen Club Saturday 6 p.m.; Olympian Club Saturday 4:30 p.m. (Sept. May) Email: westportbiblech@westelcom.com

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Treadway stressed the veterans court is not “an easy way out” for those facing criminal charges.

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Weekdays: consult bulletin. Email: allrises@westelcom.com WILLSBORO Congregational United Church of Christ - 3799 Main Street, P.O. Box 714. Pastor Jonathan Lange. Worship and Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. Church phone number 518-963-4048.

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Rev. John Demo, Admin. Saturday Mass at 5 p.m. & Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15 p.m.

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

St. Margaret’s Roman Catholic Church - 5789 NYS Rt. 86, Wilmington, 647-8225, Rev. Kris Lauzon – Pastor, John J. Ryan – Deacon, Masses: Tue 8am & Sat 6pm & Sun 7:30am.

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Whiteface Community United Methodist Church - Rt. 86 and Haselton Road in Wilmington. Pastor Brooke Newell invites everyone to join the congregation for Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m. and coffee and fellowship after. Sunday School is offered during the worship service and there is an available nursery area. Church office is located in the adjacent Reuben Sanford building and is open Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 946-7757. Riverside Thrift Shop is located in adjacent Methodist Barn and is open Wednesday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The phone for Shop is 946-2922. The Ecumenical Food Pantry is open in the Reuben Sanford building on Thursday nights from 4 to 6 p.m. Call Don Morrison at 946-7192 for emergencies. The Senior Lunch program under the director of Carolyn Kane serves lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Questions concerning the site can be answered at 946-2922 during that time only.

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Westport Marina to be part Westport Hotel celebrates of annual Canal Splash summer with golf tournament WESTPORT Ñ Westport Marina will be joining the Canal Splash celebration on Saturday, Aug. 10, by offering two Lake Champlain-related book signings and a lunch-time concert on the deck at The Galley Restaurant.

The Meter Maids will sing a cappella in fourpart harmony to entertain Galley customers as they enjoy their lakeside lunch. The quartet from the Champlain Valley Sweet Adeline Chorus includes members Carla Brassard, Carole Harsh, Jennifer Scofield and chorus director Cherie LaDuke. You’ll recognize their songs as they serenade from 12:30 to 2 p.m.

In the ShipÕ s Store at Westport Marina, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thea Lewis will autograph her “Ghosts & Legends of Lake Champlain.” An

excellent storyteller, Lewis finds ghosts whose stories tell our history, especially those where American, British, and French ghosts connect us to past wars.

From 1 to 3 p.m., James Arnosky will sign Ò Monster Hunt,Ó and Ò Shimmer and Splash.Ó In “Monster Hunt,” Arnosky explores various unique creatures including Champ and Nessie discussing what their habitat and food requirements might be. In “Shimmer and Splash,” Arnosky makes life under-the-sea an interesting and beautiful place for young readers to visit.

Be sure to visit Westport’s Lake Champlain waterfront to celebrate Canal Splash along with hundreds of others at locations along New York’s canals and connected lakes.

Music lineup set for annual Westport festival Aug. 10 WESTPORT — With the help of Grammy award winning trumpet player Taylor Haskins, the Westport Festival Day for Aug. 10 is lining up some great afternoon musical entertainment at the Ballard Park Pavilion.

Taylor & Friends will begin with Folk-RockJazz music for kids young and old. The Camp Dudley Boys Choir, under the direction of James Mayo will next take the stage, followed

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right bass. Staber & Chasnoff will then perform bluegrass-folk on acoustic guitar and mandolin followed by Wadhams Waddlers with bluegrass-folk. Ò These are all local musicians to the Westport area,Ó Haskins said.

Open mic will fill the stage in between as each musical group changes out for their performance. Pre-registration for open mic is necessary. You can preregister by the food token table at 11 a.m. the day of the festival.

Soccer clinic, program offered in Westport WESTPORT — The Westport Youth Commission is sponsoring a free soccer clinic Aug. 5-9 for girls entering grades 7-12. Players must live in Westport or attend Westport Central School. This free clinic will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Westport Central School. The coach will be Kirk Ware, an experienced player and dedicated coach. All modified and varsity players are encouraged to attend. Bring water, shin guards and cleats. For more information or to register, contact Ware at tkware3@gmail.com.

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WESTPORT — Golfers made it out for the first-ever Westport Hotel and Tavern golf tournament on July 12 at the Adirondack Golf Course in Westport.

Golfers enjoyed the cloudless sky, warm weather, and company of experienced competitive golfers and those who just play for fun.

Hotel owners Jim and Jayne Vance said they couldnÕ t have asked for a better day.

“It was finally a perfect sunny day in Westport,Ó said Jayne. Ò We would like to thank the 76 golfers who made The First Westport Hotel & Tavern Golf Open a memorable success.”

The winning foursome for the men were John StahlÕ s team and for the women it was Sally

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JAY — On Saturday, Aug. 3, Roy Hurd will perform for the JEMS Concert on the Green in Jay. Enjoy Adirondack folk music from your blankets and lawn chairs, starting at 6:30 p.m. The concert is free and open to all ages, and refreshments will be served. In case of rain, the concert will be held in the Amos and Julia Ward Theater. Visit jemsgroup.org or their Facebook page for more information.

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Teams were also awarded in various categories such as the longest drive, the most balls hit into the water, and the most balls hit out of play. Jim said it was a light and fun experience for everyone to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather, get to know members of the Westport community and highlight the diverse crowd at the Westport Hotel and Tavern.

Jayne said she the day wouldnÕ t have been possible without the help of staff members. Ò We would like to thank John and Lynn Hall for hosting our event and furthermore compliment the entire staff for the outstanding condition of the golf course,” she said. “Considering the weather conditions during the past few weeks, the course was in great shape. The golfers really enjoyed a fantastic day at the club.Ó Jim said he hopes to make it an annual event.

Arnold to read at Keeseville Library KEESEVILLE — Now what would an elephant be doing in the Ausable River? Find out from the author of this book, Speedy Arnold, who will be at the Keeseville Free Library Monday, Aug. 5, at 10 a.m.

Arnold is a lifelong resident of Keeseville and has been drawing and painting most of his life. However, in the last 25 years, it is rare to see him without sketchbook in hand. He has illustrated several books. Speedy is also a musician, performing solo now.

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“It’s really what we like to do,” Allen said.

“It is something that is really gratifying to help these students and something we really believe in.Ó This year, the scholarship was awarded to Tyler Bridge, who plans on attending Paul Smith’s College in the fall. Ò It is an honor to receive this and I would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Allen for the award,” Bridge said.

As part of the announcement of the winner, Allen also announced that the family would be adding a $200,000 endowment to the scholarship fund. Ò We will continue to fund the scholarship in addition to this endowment,Ó he said. Ò However, this endowment is being made so long after we are gone, the scholarship will still remain in perpetuity.Ó This was the second year that the Lawson and Clint Allen Scholarship was awarded. The ceremony was held at the College For Every Student offices in Essex July 2.

Allens give to keep their Essex community scholarship going keith@denpubs.com ESSEX — Clint Allen knows what the value of a scholarship can be.

Allen, a part-time resident of Essex along with his wife, Lawson, was able to go to Harvard University thanks to a scholarship. Since then, the couple has created a pair of scholarships at Harvard over the past 16 years to help students receive an education at the Ivy League institution.

The Allens also wanted to offer a chance to help youth in the Essex Community receive funding as they sought to continue their education. Ò Over the past years, I have developed a love for the Essex community as my wife has had since her family has been coming here since 1903,” Allen said. “We wanted to do something for Essex, and I mentioned to Nick Muller the idea of a scholarship and he was very supportive.Ó Allen said that with the help of Muller, the Lawson and Clint Allen Scholarship was created to give to a graduate from the town of Essex who was pursuing a college education in the amount of $2,500 annually for four years.

Left: Clint Allen, right, presents Tyler Bridge with the second Lawson and Clint Allen Scholarship Award July 2 at the CFES offices in Essex.

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JEMS to offer annual French camp JAY — The Jay Entertainment and Music Society (JEMS) will again host foreign language programs at the

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Amos and Julia Ward Theatre on Parkside Lane in Jay. Samantha Worthington will lead the annual French Language Camp for children ages 6-9. The program will introduce children to French in a playful way through songs, games, puppet play and hands-on activities. Each day will be dedicated to a theme: numbers, parts of the body, colors, days of the week and more.

This year there will offer two sessions. The first session (Monday, Aug. 5, through Friday, Aug. 9, 9:15 to 10:30 a.m.) is intended for participants of last year’s program who will have a chance to expand their

knowledge of basic French.

The second session (Monday, Aug. 5, through Friday, Aug. 9, 10:45 a.m. to noon) will welcome new learners.

The program fee is $25 for the five day camp. Space is limited to eight people per session. To register your child or for more information call Worthington at 946-7042 or email marmot56@frontiernet. net.

French camp possible through a children’s program grant from Stewart’s and the American Legion in Au Sable Forks.

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Births COTTER Ñ A son, SaltamachHenry James Ò Hank,Ó was born to George and Paige Cotter on Feb. 27, 2013.

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LEWIS — The following is a summary of the activities of the Essex County Sheriff’s Office for the past month: Revenue generated by jail: $108,343.19 - To date $645,039.47 Inmate count levels: Average – 84, High – 93, Low – 77 Federal Inmate Count: Average – 31, High 35, Low 28 Other county inmate boarders: Average – 7, High 12 , Low 5 Jail: Bookings – 73, Releases - 55 Inmate transports: 63 – 5,509

miles (358 miles and 16.5 hours reimbursed by US Marshals) Arrests: 10 Incidents Investigated: 27 Uniform Tickets Issued: 64 – 2 Accidents investigated Civil documents Served: 34 Civil monies handled: $57,684.84 - $4,610.61 St. JosephÕ s Rehab: 131 Counseling sessions/ 30 Individual – 101 in group Visit our new application for your iPhone, iPad or Android device Ð simply download the free MobilePatrol ap to access bookings, get notification on releases, warrants, Amber Alerts and more.

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Local authors visit Etown Farmer’s Market for sales, stories

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — Authors from around the North Country were at the Elizabethtown Farmer’s Market July 12, celebrating the first local authors day at the site.

“I wanted to do something along with our annual customer appreciation day, and this is the first year that we have tried the local authors day,” market manager Gina Agoney said.

“A lot of the authors are enjoying the day here.”

The authors said that the day was not only a chance for them to sell their books, but also to connect with their peers. ÒI t is an honor to be here and to have all of us

here supporting each other,” Sandra Weber said. Ò It is fun to meet all of the people here while selling your books,” Betsey Thomas-Train said, adding, “This is the first sunny day that we have had in a while, so that alone is a pleasure.Ó “It’s great to see other authors,” Jean Arleen Bread said. “Writing is a solitary thing, so it is nice to see the other people in the region who do what you do.Ó “It is great to see a bunch of writers gathered together,” Jeff Kelly said. “This is a well run farmer’s market and it is great to have a chance to be here with our works.Ó “It’s fun to get together, talk and exchange some of our stories,” Sheri Amsel said. “This is something that we wanted to do and get out to markets like this.Ó

Betsey Thomas-Train and Sandra Weber at the Elizabethtown Farmer’s Market July 12.

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Meadowmount celebrates LEWIS Ñ In celebration of 70 years of music education, the Meadowmount School of Music’s 2013 Concert Series is highlighted by the world premiere of Kenneth FrazelleÕ s Triple Concerto featuring violinist James Ehnes, cellist Robert DeMaine, and pianist Eric Larsen, the director of Meadowmount.

Since 1944, Ivan Galamian’s Meadowmount School of Music has been a summer school for young musicians ages 9 to 30, who are training for professional careers in music.

Almost 70 years later, Meadowmount remains true to Ivan Galamian’s vision of the school as a Ò practice retreat,Ó a place to recover from a school year filled with the stress of student life and obligations, and a place to enjoy the camaraderie of other young people from around the world who are serious about their musical development.

Meadowmount has been an institution in the community for decades and has offered teens and adults in the community, summer employment.

Some employees have a family history as having worked at Meadowmount for generations.

“I started working at Meadowmount when I was 14 years old and could get a working permit,” Beverly McIntyre of Westport said. Ò It was Meadowmount’s first year. I think there were 25 students. I worked every summer (except one) through my years of college. The Galamians were very good to me.”

The school has been a major tourist attraction as well as stimulated the local economy with the many families and visitors that utilize what the area offers in accommodations, restaurants and recreational activities.

“As important to me in celebrating Meadowmount’s

70 years of world class music making is taking the time to celebrate the extraordinary natural beauty that contributes so much to the Meadowmount Experience,” Director Eric Larson stated. Ò So, to help celebrate this side of Meadowmount I asked abstractrealist painter Jeremiah Miller to come up, look around and choose a scene to paint that he thought would represent Meadowmount at its best.Ó The finished work is the overwhelming 72-by-84 painting you can see on our stage in the concert hall.

The special performance of the world premier of Kenneth FrazelleÕ s Triple Concerto will take place on Sunday, Aug. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Ed Lee and Jean Campe Memorial Concert Hall located on the campus of the Meadowmount School of Music. Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for students or seniors. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

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TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union (TFCU) will host a Self Defense Class, led by Murray’s Family Martial Arts Center (pictured above) Instructors. The class will take place Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Best Western Plus in Ticonderoga.

Learn a modern approach to today’s personal protection needs using awareness and prevention techniques. Attendees will learn joint locks and manipulation, release from wrist grabs, and punch and kick defense mechanisms. All are welcome, though the class will focus on womenÕ s concerns. Please wear comfortable attire. The class is free however cash donations and toiletry items such as soap, shampoo and toothpaste will be accepted at the event in support of local Stop Domestic Violence organizations.

PLEASE NOTE: Attendees must at least 14 years of age. Please bring a signed waiver with you to the event. A waiver must be signed in order to attend. Waiver forms are available online at the credit union’s website; www.tfcunow.com, as well as at all TFCU Branches. Participants under age 18 will need a parent or guardian to sign the waiver.

Please contact TFCU at (518) 585-6725 or visit their website www.tfcunow.com for more information or to register online. Space is limited to 50 people, and pre-registration is required.

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Local 4-H youth compete in national STEM program event

WESTPORT — On June 14, three 4-H youth and their coaches of the Essex-Clinton County 4-H Bio-Au Sable STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) team competed with against some of the most brilliant young minds in the country.

The competition took place in Portland, Ore. for the coveted Stockholm Junior Water Prize. Matt Caito (Jay), Alexandra Rock (Keeseville) and Harrison Kyle (Hemingford, Que.) represented their team. They were accompanied by their coach, Matt Cauthorn (Keeseville) and chaperone Greg Caito (Jay) against competitors from 48 states and U.S. territories. Their goal was to capture the $10,000 monetary award as well as the opportunity to present their water quality project findings to an acclaimed international panel of scientific judges in Stockholm, Sweden.

Although they did not win the competition, they were honored to present their finding against such high caliber teams from across the U.S. This 4-H club is no stranger to fierce competition. In order to earn the honor to represent New York State, the team competed in and won the Ying Tri Regional Science Fair in Syracuse. The Ying Tri Regional Science Fair was designed specifically for those New York students whose own regions did not host a regionally sanctioned science competition.

Without this opportunity, many rural New York students would be

Harrison Kyle, Alex Rock, Matt Caito at the Stockholm Junior Water Prize in Portland, Ore. locked out of higher level science competitions that require a win at a Regional Science Fair to qualify for other academic fairs such as the prestigious Intel Science Fair that is held in Maryland.

Last year, the team was invited to compete as part of the InVenTeam at M.I.T. The 4-H STEM Club was awarded the prestigious Lemuelson

award, a $10,000 prize to continue their work on bio filters to clean and purify water. This was the first time a 4-H club was invited to compete at the InVenTeam. In the past it has been magnet and charter schools whose academic focus was math, science, technology, and engineering. The club continues to expand their previous experiment on refinements on their original project.

To qualify for the Stockholm Junior Water Prize, these budding scientists must have a long term (year plus) experiment they are collecting data on and be able to write up the experiment’s process and results using the Harvard University format.

The Bio-Au Sable filter Club’s ongoing science project is to develop a pre-filter that protects bio-sand filter to produce drinking water for an average household that does not use chemicals and is readily accessible using commonly found items. Club members have worked in conjunction with Mercy in Action in the Philippines. Mercy in Action trains midwives to attend women in their villages and well as a health clinic and educational training center. Last year, Mercy in Action midwives helped deliver 216 new babies and taught the new mothers the importance clean water has on preventing infant mortality The 4-H members designed the bio-filter so it’s is made of inexpensive materials, easy to build, maintain and incorporate into daily life.

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Weston to speak in Keene Valley

KEENE VALLEY — Monique Weston will highlight Keene’s intellectual heritage through reflections and photographs of the Glenmore School of Cultural Sciences in a presentation for the Keene Valley Library Summer Lecture Series on Monday, Aug. 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the Library.

For 17 years, the leading intellectuals of the era, including John Dewey and William James, gathered at the Glenmore School to engage in serious study under Scottish philosopher Thomas Davidson at his retreat on Hurricane Road.

Weston has a special relationship with the Glenmore School and its history. After the death of Thomas Davidson in 1900, her grandfather ran the school until it closed. Later, her grandmother and then her mother ran a mountain retreat on the site where Monique and her brother spent summers throughout their youth.

The Keene Valley Library is located at 1796 NYS Route 73, Keene Valley. Admission is free. For more information, call the Library at 576-4335.

ELCS school board to meet

ELIZABETHTOWN — The Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School Board of Education will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m.

Aug. 8 in the Conference Room. There may be possible video or phone conferencing by a Board member.

During the meeting, it’s anticipated the Board will go into executive session at 6 p.m. to discuss matter of collective negotiations, and advice of counsel. It is anticipated that the Board will convene in public session at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Service to celebrate local 10th soldiers

KEENE VALLEY — Soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division will be remembered on Aug. 8 at the Keene Valley Congregational Church at 7 p.m.

Twelve young men from Keene marched off to serve in World War II with this fabled unit. One of them helped form the unit and several were involved in teaching mountaineering skills.

Charles Smith, the last remaining veteran from Keene, will be in attendance. After a showing of the movie,”The Last Ridge,” which outlines the exploits of this famous unit, there will be a display of photos and memorabilia that reveal the experiences of these brave men. The program is presented by Marcy Post 1312 of the American Legion. Donations will be accepted to benefit the Keene Veterans Memorial.

Book sale at Paine Library

WILLSBORO — The Friends of the Paine Memorial Free Library in Willsboro will hold their Annual Used Book Sale on Friday, Aug. 9 and Saturday, Aug. 10. There is a large selection of special and rare books. There will be a Preview Sale on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The Saturday sale hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For further information, call 963-4478.

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Book sale in Elizabethtown

ELIZABETHTOWN — The Elizabethtown Library, serving the towns of Elizabethtown and Lewis, announces its annual summer book sale at the UCC Parish Hall Friday, Aug. 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will include the annual “Buck a Bag” sale on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and quilt raffle drawing.

The library is currently accepting donations of used books in good condition (please, no text books or encyclopedias). Donations may be brought to the library during open hours.

Turkey dinner at Federated Church

WESTPORT Ñ There will be a roast turkey dinner Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Westport Federated Church. Serving starts 4:40 p.m. with takeouts available. Cost is $9 adults, $4 children 12 and under. Please help the local food pantry and bring a nonperishable food item.

CVES offers online job search

LAKE PLACID — Champlain Valley Educational Services (CVES) has a new website where local school districts are posting job openings for faculty and staff positions. The website address is jobs.cves.org.

Ten school districts are currently participating in the service: AuSable Valley CSD, Elizabethtown-Lewis CSD, Keene CSD, Northeastern Clinton CSD, Northern Adirondack CSD, Peru CSD, Saranac CSD, Ticonderoga CSD, Westport CSD and CVES. Job seekers are encouraged to visit jobs.cves.org to see what is currently available. Since the website was only recently established, new postings are being added daily, and visitors are encouraged to check back periodically for newly listed positions.

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OBITUARIES BEVERLEY JEAN (COLLINS) DICKERSON DEC 19, 1928 - JUL 25, 2013 WILLSBORO -- Beverley Bev was predeceased by her Jean (Collins) Dickerson, 84, husband, Milton ("Mike"); a of 15 Senior Lane, passed brother, Harold Collins of peacefully at her home on AuSable Chasm; and her sisThursday July 25, 2013 under ter, Shirley Collins Evarts of the care of High New Haven, VT. Peaks Hospice.

She is survived She was born in by her devoted Willsboro Dechildren: Bill and cember 19, 1928, Maura Dickerson the daughter of of Fullerton, CA; Edward and MaWendy Dickerbel (Shepherd) son of San Diego, Collins.

CA; Debi and Bev, along with Jerry Sherman of her loving husWestport and band, Mike, Lori and Joe were considered Walsh of Willsby most to be the Willsboro boro; her loving grand chilWarrior's #1 Sports Fans dren Mirabai Coburn of having attended most of the Sacramento, CA; Willow Jay School's Athletic events for and Jason Sanders of Windnearly 50 years. She was resor, CA; Randy and Eryn cently honored at a school asSherman of Baltimore, MD; sembly and received her own Nanette and Pat Polvinale of Warrior jersey from School Perry Hall MD; Brian and Superintendent, Stephen Dawn Dickerson of San Broadwell.

Diego, CA; Michael and CanBev managed Phil's Meat dace Dickerson of Lakewood, Market until 1980 when she CA; Victoria Walsh of retired early to join her husDarien, CT; Alexandra band. She took up the game Walsh of Willsboro, NY; PFC of Bridge, where she was a Joseph Walsh II of Willsboro fast learner and soon began who is currently serving in to play regularly at a competAfghanistan, and 10 great itive level in both Willsboro grandchildren. She is also and Plattsburgh where she survived by her brother, Edoften ended up on the winward Collins; her sisters-inning team. law, Audrey Dickerson, Known for creating homeJoyce Dickerson, Rena Dickmade English Muffins, erson and Edrie Dickerson, Crème Puffs and an assortalong with many treasured ment of delicious pies, Bev nieces and nephews. was also an accomplished Following a memorial service cook who enjoyed pleasing at the United Church of others with her numerous Christ, interment at Reber treats.

Cemetery was arranged by Bev was also one of WillsHuestis Funeral Home. boro's biggest Yankee fans -In lieu of flowers, the family and could often be seen carrequests that donations may rying a portable radio so that be made in Bev's memory to she could keep up on that the Willsboro Central School day's game, regardless of Athletic Department. what else she was doing.

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o matter where you live, the saying seems to be, Ò wait a minute and the weather will change.” From the west coast to the eastern Adirondacks, they all say it!

The 90 degree steamy days seem to be over, and fall is slowing working its way to our region. It won’t be very long before the winds of winter blow, the temperature will be below zero and we will have something new to complain about. Too hot, too cold; it doesn’t matter. Someone will complain. ItÕ s human nature to complain about natureÕ s way.

I look forward to winter. ItÕ s a time to slow down and enjoy a stack of good books and enjoy

By Rich Redman the warmth of a wood stove burning and churning out BTU’s to heat the house. Reading during the summer when there’s work to do, is something I just can’t do. There’s always something to do, like cutting, hauling and stacking firewood during the long summer days.

It may be warm today, but you really need to be thinking about getting a load or two of fire wood delivered to your door for tomorrow.

Yes, wood is locally produced, organic, renewable and sustainable heat that is in tune with nature. There is nothing like walking into the house after a cold day out in the woods. The hot dry air warms like no other heat.

Fire wood from local trees is a renewable resource fuel that when burned, releases carbon monoxide. However, when a tree is cut, new growth starts from the area where the old tree stood and shaded the ground. Through the process of photosynthesis, carbon is then taken back out of the atmosphere, and utilized by the growing trees. There is a natural balance between what is released and what is stored if a woodlot stays a woodlot.

Flipping a switch and letting the oil burner make my heat is not what I like for many reasons.

One of which is, that stored carbon burned as oil, that was made eons ago is released and the balance of stored carbon versus released, is broken. When we burn fuel oil and gas along with a list of other things that release carbon we are releasing more carbon than we store, and that is where the problem is.

Secondly, when we have acres and acres of unmanaged woodlands around us and we heat with oil produced in some foreign nation, well that really doesn’t make much sense to me. We transport oil from a country 1,000 miles away to heat our homes when all we have to do is look out the window and see thousands of acres of potential fuel if managed properly. Not only would we get fuel, we can create wildlife habitat, have managed sugar bushes, and other fruit and nut tree crops.

I support the oil companies enough when I fill my car and truck with gas. I really don’t want to spend all my money on foreign fuel when I can spend it on Adirondack, organic, locally grown heat. With the proper woodstove and chimney setup, you can enjoy wood heat in your house and know that you are supporting locally grown fuels and businesses.

Whether you get cord wood delivered or have a wood pellet stove, you are spending your hard earned money locally. That is important in keeping an Adirondack community alive. Far too many small businesses have left or gone out of business because of the lack of community support. Many Adirondack communities are based on agriculture and forestland ownership. Keeping them profitable helps keep communities thriving. We have far too many empty store fronts and vacant buildings in our area. It’s easy to blame Walmart or some other box store, but it all boils down to the consumer. You make the final decision where to buy. I am not opposed to “wally world” or McDonald’s, or any other business trying to make a living. I shop at some of these places but I also try to buy from farmers markets, local fire wood suppliers and local lumber yards.

Our society is leaning toward locally produced vegetables and grass-fed meats, as well as other products. That is good. We need to do more though!

We must support our local industry by purchasing local agriculture and forest products.

We need to look at more locally produced organic heat for our homes, schools, and business’s. Economics plays a serious part in purchasing fuel and it seems every time we lean toward an alternative fuel, the price of oil drops just enough to make the alternative, a non-alternative.

In the long run though, we really need to think about what will be stable for our area. Forest products and agriculture are our key industries so let’s support them as much as possible. Buy your food from a local farmer, buy your fire wood or wood pellets from local suppliers and build as much as possible from local woods. Have a local carpenter or cabinet maker build your next piece of furniture. Let’s keep the money close to home where the profits will improve our neighborhoods and our children’s lives. Let’s not send our hard earned dollars elsewhere!

Make sure you have a proper woodstove and chimney that meets local codes and is inspected before you start to heat with your local organic woods. Modern stoves have fewer emissions than old styles and are very efficient for heat production. Work with a chimney sweep to maintain your chimney and stove so you and your family stay safe.

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Ribbons of fog often cap the summit of Whiteface Mountain during the early morning hours. The sight offers a reminder of what’s to come as the summer season segways towards autumn. The Adirondack summer has always been a dwarf on the annual calendar.

Ahhh…summertime, and the livin’ is easy

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s I grow older, it seems the summer season has become much more fleeting than it was in my younger days, when the prospect of returning to a classroom was a constant lingering threat.

While I understand the rationale behind the concept that a personÕ s perception of time is altered as they age — It is an odd fact that while some summer days appear to last forever; the weeks and months seem to move faster than a dollar sign at the gas pump.

The inescapable truth is the duration of our days is extended as a result of the quantity of activities we manage to pack into them. A long day may include a morning hike, some swimming, some diving, a lazy canoe float and a bit of casting even if the fish don’t want to cooperate.

But when the fish do decide to provide a bit of entertainment, time stops for a while; or it can even allow one to regress. I’ve known many men, and ladies for that matter, who are reduced to the state of giddy, little kids at the mere shadow of a trout approaching their fly.

This pattern of activity based regression is in fact the definition of recreation, which when broken down is simply to recreate, our spirit, our enthusiasm, and our reasons for living.

Some folks have a need to achieve in order to get their dose of recreation, of which the recent Ironman USA is a classic example. Run, bike, and swim is fine for some, while many others prefer to drink, grill and snooze. To each his own, sport.

IÕ ve also noticed the lack of time IÕ ve spent in camp this summer has had a drastic effect on my understanding of the season.

There have been far fewer nights spent around the fire, watching the sparks intermingle with a million stars overhead, as fireflies continue to blink and flicker off and on in the pitch blackness.

The rivers have remained quite high this season, and their waters have been rather cool. However, lake temperatures are now comparable to bathwater and the rope swings have been busy.

The night skies have remained as brilliant as I can ever recall, and the morning’s fog equally as thick. The recent cool nights have offered up numerous examples of natureÕ s extraordinary ribbony masterpieces, which have been as fascinating to view from the valleys as from the mountaintops.

Such scenes are always compounded by the appearance of a full moon, a brilliant sunset or other natural attractions.

Although autumn will always remain my favored season for a number of good reasons, summer chases right along in a hard second.

It is a youthful season, and one of the most fleeting available in our little neck of the woods. Although it brings with it a myriad of inconveniences which include muggy heat, rain, bugs, clogged roads and busy streets; the summer always serves to brings back our youth. And I wouldn’t trade that for all the Bluebird days of autumn, winter or spring combined.

Where have the butterflies gone?

For me, one of the surest signs of the summer season has always been the preponderance of butterflies in our backyard, which is overgrown with a thick swath of milkweed plants.

To date, I have not witnessed a single monarch in the air or on the plants. Nor have I seen a single yellow swallowtail butterfly, sipping water along the edge of any stream, brook, creek, river or seep.

Often, while wading the Boquet over the years, it has

become quite common to encounter a rabble of swallowtails gathered along a wet riverbank. It is always a joy to witness a rabble take to the air, and float along gently on the air currents of a river corridor.

I never realized how much I enjoyed the sight, until it’s been gone. I do hope it is just a cycle with the swallowtails.

However, the dire situation of the monarchs may be a far different matter.

Entomologists have discovered a dramatic drop in monarch populations all across North America. It is believed to be the result of last yearÕ s combination of severe weather events, which included droughts, high winds, heavy rains and a prolonged cold snap during the spring migration.

As a result of last summer’s droughts and the spring season’s rains, the massive monarch migration, which extends from Mexico to Canada, was decimated. According to various reports, there is a very real possibility that no monarchs will be found in the northern air this summer, which would be very sad.

However, if you do need to see some monarchs, I highly recommend The Wild Center’s newest movie, “Flight of the Monarchs,” which documents the popular butterfly’s incredible annual journey from the mountains of Mexico to the fields of North America. It is available daily at 11 a.m., noon and 4 p.m.

The Wild Center in Tupper Lake, aka The Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks, showcases the natural world of the region with a quality comparable to the Adirondack Museum’s display of the human history. They are two facilities that make me wish for more rainy days.

“Normally we have hundreds of millions of Monarchs in Quebec and Eastern Canada, and now we have 90 percent of that at least,” noted Montreal Insectarium’s entomologist, Maxim Larrivée in a recent interview that was published online.

In fact, monarch populations have continued to suffer a severe drop in population during the past seven years, with as few as one-fifteenth the numbers that were in the air just two decades ago.

The familiar black and orange species has been in serious decline for a while, and if populations continue the downward spiral; monarchs may no longer be a familiar fixture of the North Country summer.

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

Sportsman’s Show scheduled

CHESTERFIELD — The Chesterfield Fish and Game Club will present its annual Sportsman’s Show on Saturday, Aug 31 and Sunday, Sept. 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Items for sale at the Sportsman’s Show will include guns, ammo, knives, hunting accessories, archery equipment and surplus items. The Sportsman’s Show will be held at the Chesterfield Fish and Game Club, 359 Green Street, Clintonville.

Hunter education classes set

WILLSBORO — The Willsboro Fish and Game Club is hosting a hunter education class in August.

Classes will be Thursday, Aug. 8 and Friday, Aug. 9, from 6 - 9 p.m., and Saturday Aug. 10 from 8 a.m. to noon, and will be held at the Fish and Game Club.

Anyone interested in attending a class or with any questions can contact Marshall Crowningshield at 569-8317, or Edward Moudin at 962-4542.

Here is a chart with some local woods and their heat values.

Wood Heat Rating Yield Splits Smoke Sparks BTUs/Cord Ash Excellent High Easy Light No 25.9 Mil Red Oak Excellent High Easy Light No 21.7 W. Oak Excellent High Easy Light No 26.5 Beech Excellent High Easy Light No 21.8 Birch Excellent High Easy Light No 21.3 Hickory Excellent High Easy Light No 30.8 Hard Maple Excellent High Easy Light No 29.7 Once you have your stove in place and a stack of dry firewood ready to burn you can start to sever yourself from the foreign fuel industry.

On that next cold winter evening you will feel the warmth and dry air of a wood stove and know that you are supporting your local economy and our country by using American made, organic, renewable and sustainable wood heat and wood products.

Rich Redman is a retired District Conservationist for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and an avid outdoorsman. His column will appear regularly. He may be reached at rangeric@nycap.rr.com.

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Celtic music, dance at CATS ready for second Tight standings in Ballard Park Aug. 8 photography contest Whiteface club leagues WESTPORT — Thursday evening August 8 at 7 p.m. at Ballard Park’s Performance Pavilion in Westport Tempest - a Celtic Folk Rock Band hailing from California will return for another memorable performance.

An added treat will be Griffin Wilkins doing an Irish Step Dance.

Since forming in 1988, Tempest has delivered a globally-renowned hybrid of high-energy Folk Rock fusing Irish reels, Scottish ballads, Norwegian influences and other world music elements. The last 24 years have seen the San Francisco Bay Area based act release fifteen critically acclaimed CDs and play more than 2,000 gigs. It’s also enjoyed an evolving line-up that’s enabled musicianship and creativity to rise with each new member.

Griffin T. Wilkins is a 12 year old Irish Step Dancer from Walpole, Mass., and Westport and a past student at the Harney School of Dance.

He has successfully competed in many regional, National and International arenas and has performed for the WGBH Celtic Sojourn Christmas and St. Patrick’s Day performances for the last five years In 2011 he was Lumiere in the Boquet River Theatre Festival’s Beauty and the Beast and this year he’ll be participating again as the lead; Harold Hill in Ò Music ManÓ .

This concert is sponsored by Westport Marina and Chazy Westport Communications.

Concerts begin every Thursday at about 7 p.m. (when the hot setting sun leaves the stage ) at the Performance Pavilion on Main Street.

Bring lawn chairs, a blanket, and/or picnic. In case of rain concerts will be moved into the Westport Heritage House across the street. Donations are always appreciated. For more information, email artsco@westelcom. com.

WESTPORT — Champlain Area Trails has announced the opening of its second Photo and Caption Contest titled, “Picturing New York’s Champlain Valley.” This is the latest in a series of writing and photo contest CATS has held over the last couple years to promote tourism and the valleyÕ s outdoor recreation-based economy. Ò We are pleased to hold this new contest which is a little different from the last one, because we will award prizes in three categories,” said Chris Maron, CATS’ executive director. “This should better illustrate the activities to enjoy here and help people decide which photos to enter. Also we want to stress that the caption is as important as the photoÑ we want pretty pictures and the stories behind those pictures.Ó Participants can submit photographs in any or all of the following three categories: •Hiking the Trails – Photos of people out on Champlain Valley trails.

•Scenic and Nature –Landscapes or nature photos in the Champlain Valley.

•Towns and Villages – Photos illustrating the charm and beauty of Champlain Valley villages, towns, and businesses.

Each category will be awarded two prizes so there will six prizes in total. The Judges First Place winners will each receive a $150 prize.

The Ò PeopleÕ s ChoiceÓ awards for the most online votes will each win $100. The captions should be 100 words or less and can explain the story behind the photo.

The CATS photo contest, underwritten with a grant from the J.C. Kellogg Foundation, will run through Nov. 30, with the winners being announced by Dec. 31.

For more information, please visitchamplainareatrails.com/contest or call 962-2287.

WILMINGTON — After five week of play at the Whiteface Club Tennis Center the various league teams and individuals are beginning to make their run for the playoffs.

In the Tour Mixed Doubles category, nothing is certain with Beth and Ron Edgley maintaining their slim one point lead over Alan Beideck and Lee Ann Baker 41 to 40 points respectively. Tammy LaLande and Wayne Feinberg hold on to third place with 37 points. Other teams, in order of their standing, are Bob and Sam Mensink tied with Judy and Borzilleri (29 points), Kathy Pfohl and Steve Short (26 points), Dave Wisiniewski and Suzanne Quaintance (20 points) and Judy McLean and John Wilkins (17 points).

The Club Mixed Doubles league is up for grabs also with Kathy Pfohl and Kyle Woodlief tied with Elizabeth and Paul Trachte in first pl ace with 54 points each. Jean and Bob Dusek are at third (46 points) followed

by Judy McLean and Bill Borzilleri (40 points), Bill and Chris Barnes (22 points) and Kathy Blazer and Hayden Young (20 points) The Ladies Doubles #1 League is also a very tight race with only one point separating the leaders Pam Smith and Tina Eigenman (54 points) from Judy Borzilleri and Betsy Senkowski (53 points). Kathy Pfohl and Georgia Sokol hold on to third with 39 points followed by Judy McLean and Madeline LaHart (29 points).

In the Ladies Round Robin League, Linda Moore maintains a significant lead (55 points) over second place player Lori Fitzgerald (47 points).

Janice Williamson (42 points) and Gwyn-Anne Bissonette (34 points) follow up in third and fourth places respectively.

In addition the annual Open Whiteface Tennis Club Championships will be held the weekend of Aug. 10-11 with play in singles, doubles and mixed doubles. The tournament is open to all and for further information and registration contact the Tennis Center at 523-2551.

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ACROSS Mature One of a typical schoonerʼs pair Water holders Sees eye to eye?

Patty Hearstʼs SLA alias Aliceʼs immortalizer Inclusive ending Kateʼs TV mate Bug-hits-windshield sound Lab gel medium Stage highlight “CSI” part? *“Perhaps” Wedding proposal?

You-__: rural addresses Fight unit: Abbr.

Connection facilitators, briefly Fireplace place Computer in a cubicle Wild talk Roll on the ball field “__ Mir Bist Du Schoen” (Andrews Sisters hit) *Snacks not needing an oven Tigerʼs ex Chem lab tube Well-coiffed Byrnes Cupidʼs wings __ bean: sprouts source Cast memberʼs part *“When I say so,” militarily speaking Military meal Private insignia Carrieʼs org. on “Homeland”

61 Poor grades 63 Smokey Bear broadcast, briefly 64 Like __ out of hell 65 Critic Reed 66 Rachael Ray sautéing initialism 68 Royal Botanic Gardens locale 71 Big hauler 73 Wet expanse 74 Auto trip problem 76 Court answer 78 Signature song for Sammy Davis Jr. 82 Psychicʼs verb 83 Soldiers under Lee 84 Flor del amor 85 Great Basin native 86 Oktober endings 87 Fancy molding 88 *Practically guaranteed 93 __-relief 94 School support gp.

95 A fourth of doce 96 Carrion consumer 100 Fútbol cheer 102 Computer info 104 “Wow” 105 Homerʼs neighbor 106 Close call 107 *Ambushed 112 Trig function 113 No longer happening 114 Places 115 Beetles, perhaps 116 Driverʼs lic., e.g.

117 Herb used with potatoes 118 Benediction opener 119 Oodles 120 Like marshes 121 Operation Overlord time 122 Hinged entrance Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9

123 “The Gondoliers” girl DOWN 1 Like some retired racehorses 2 Apolloʼs nymph 3 Conditional word 4 One may be exposed during cross-examination 5 Ore-Ida morsel 6 Kettles from Cape Flattery 7 Jasonʼs vessel 8 Shutter part 9 Sped 10 Gives a hand 11 Anchor position 12 Sewer lines 13 Metallic by-product 14 Followed a Lenten routine 15 Big name in siding 16 *Fair forecast 17 Hardly dim bulbs 18 Hallucinate 28 Hoity-toity sort 29 Type starter 34 Cleaned, as a deck 36 Low benders 37 Try a new shade on 38 “High Voltage” rockers 39 Bean who played Boromir in “The Lord of the Rings” films 42 Neat 43 __ Sutra 44 Waterfront gp.

45 Supermodel born Melissa Miller 46 Stage aid 47 Charged atoms 48 *Settling request 53 Settle things, in a way 54 Familia member 55 Wet expanse

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Potpourri Skye cap Geological stretch “The Crying Game” actor Wabbit hunter U.S. govt. broadcaster Latin 101 word Forms a union Relax Wound covering 102-Across units Nottinghamʼs river Schnoz like Duranteʼs

77 System of laws 79 Havana hi 80 Course for would-be U.S. citizens 81 Il __: Mussolini 86 Walk by singly 89 To the nth degree 90 Air__: low-cost carrier 91 Weekly magazine where the initials of the answers to starred clues can be found 92 Heifetzʼs teacher

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More than enough Gets together Seeds again Historic Mesopotamian city Long-armed ape Judean king Cub Scout leader Sweeney with scissors Opine online Meditative practice Many a bagpiper Reign

This Month in History - AUGUST 1st - The first U.S. Census is completed. There are four million people in the U.S. in 1790.

4th - Champagne is invented by Dom Perignon.

(1693) I’ll drink to that!

6th - Murderer John Hart is the first person to be executed in an electric chair (1890) 6th - The Atom bomb is dropped on Hiroshima, Japan by the U.S. (1945)

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REAL ESTATE

APARTMENT

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LOGGING

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3 Bedrooms, each side, 1 Bathroom, each, Separate furnaces, 1 oil, 1 propane, hot air, metal roof, vinyl siding, most windows thermo, large Barn and Garage, 2 porches, one screened in, 200 amp electric, 2 stoves, 2 refrigerators, 2 dishwashers, 2 washerdryer hookups.

Income Property at wonderful price $129,000 Call Rita Mitchell Real Estate 518-873-3231

30 HOLIDAY WAY, ELLENBURG DEPOT 4.5 BR/1 BA, CHAZY LAKE: Beautiful cottage (barn style) in front of the lake. 4 bedrooms (perfect for 8-10 people, fully equipped, bathroom, shower, TV, fireplace, and relaxation guaranteed!

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Clinton County Real Estate Transactions Date Filed 7/18/13 7/18/13 7/18/13 7/19/13 7/19/13 7/19/13 7/22/13 7/22/13 7/22/13 7/22/13 7/22/13 7/23/13 7/23/13 7/23/13 7/24/13 7/24/13 7/24/13 7/24/13 7/24/13

Amount $118,064 $11,200 $20,000 $25,000 $187,500 $50,000 $398,000 $33,500 $161,900 $23,500 $140,000 $149,501 $365,000 $68,454.66 $215,000 $242,500 $30,000 $425,000 $55,000

Seller Edna McCabe Sarah LaClair Estate of Florence Meiler Donald Burrell Vicki Tolosky Clinton County Homer Moving & Starage Co LLC Randy Pray Tammy McCorry Gerald Menard Ann V. McCadam William J. Dupras Jonathan Schuessler John Crotty Leslie E. Cervini Michael J. Moore Harold Martin Northway II LLC 55 Rene Poirier

Date Filed 7/17/2013 7/18/2013 7/18/2013 7/15/2013 7/18/2013 7/15/2013 7/15/2013 7/16/2013 7/16/2013 7/16/2013 7/15/2013 7/16/2013 7/15/2013 7/18/2013 7/17/2013 7/11/2013 7/16/2013 7/18/2013 7/18/2013 7/18/2013

Amount $192,000 $72,000 $90,000 $383,000 $206,800 $58,500 $4,000 $74,500 $405,000 $365,000 $83,800 $275,000 $1 $150,000 $68,500 $55,000 $168,000 $85,000 $35,850 $52,921

Seller Everett Bovard, Jeannine Bovard

Buyer Thomas Neligan Jr Brenda Quenneville Nelio Velosa Gary Lanzoni Charles Teich Jerrod S. Laurin Mars Real George J. Clinton II Kathyrn Macey Steven Bailey Craig F. Muller Tristan E. Cairns Yamilee Jacques Sec of Veterans Affairs Kelly Grenon Jordan Ribis Connie Seymour Elm St Properties LLC Peter Souza,Michelle A. Souza

Location Beekmantown Clinton Champlain Black Brook Ellenburg Champlain Plattsburgh Schuyler Falls Schuyler Falls Plattsburgh Plattsburgh Chazy Beekmantown Ausable Plattsburgh Peru Plattsburgh Plattsburgh Champlain

Essex County Real Estate Transactions Buyer Location Robert Jeffrey, Doree Jeffrey Crown Point Fannie Mae Fed National Mtg Assoc Bernard Jordon Jr, April Jordon Ticonderoga Mandy Fox Harvey Simpson, Jahanne Simpson Crown Point MATTHEW BERNARD GREENBERG Ronald Briggs North Elba Marilyn Higgins, Barbara Haggerty Isabelle Noel Normand Saulnier Chesterfield Norma Howieson, Robert Lalonde Robert Praczkajlo, Jennifer Praczkajlo Wilmington Stewart Jerdo, Donna Jerdo Muhammad Aslam Moriah Roland Laffert, Patricia Laffert Joseph Castellano Schroon Philip Marchbank, Janet Marchbank Louis Massimo, Cheryl Massimo Schroon Susan Sterne Mccann Benjamin Leroy, Betsy Leroy North Elba Laraine Susan Morette Michael Vice Ticonderoga Dana Peryea, Mary Peryea Brian Delaney, Karen Delaney North Elba Power Up Adirondacks Inc Rita Wlkins North Elba Timothy Singer, Augusta Wilson John Quirk, Patricia Quirk Willsboro North Elba Nancy Stover Bruce Darring, Kathryn Stiles Terry Hoffman Charlene Nielsen Schroon James Pantoleon, Susan Mccormick Elizabethtown Gustave Waltz Ward Bros TL L L C Randall Whisher, Mary Ann Whisher Chesterfield Ward Lumber Company Inc Ward Bros TL L L C Chesterfield Ward Lumber Company Inc Ward Bros TL L L C Chesterfield

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GARAGE SALE/ BARN SALE ALTONA 18TH ANNUAL Town Wide Garage Sale August 3rd & 4th from 8am-4pm. Saturday-Craft Fair, Bake Sale, Concessions. Maps available at Altona Fire Department. Sponsored

by Lady's Auxiliary.

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FIREWOOD

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BECOME A FOSTER PARENT! Essex County Dept. of Social Services is looking for couples and/ or individuals who are willing to open up their homes and provide temporary love and care to children who are unable to live with their birth families. Foster parenting can be a wonderful, life changing experience for parent and child alike.

In order to become a foster parent: Your home must be certified through Essex County, Certification requirements include: *Completion of a foster parent training course. *Satisfactory health report. *Criminal & child abuse/neglect clearances. *Completion of a home study.

Payments & clothing allowances are paid for each child in foster care, based on their age & special needs.

There will be an informational meeting on August 15, 2013 @ 6:30pm at the United Church of Christ Parish Hall, Elizabethtown, NY for those who are interested in becoming a foster parent.

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FOR SALE 5 Drawer Solid Oak Desk 36"x60" Good Condition $200 OBO Call 518-546-7120 QUEEN PILLOWTOP Mattress Set, New in Plastic, $150.00. 518-534-8444.

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BOOKCASE, OTTOMAN, Storage Cabinet $20 each; Collectible dishes "Fair Winds" by Alfred Makin $50. 518-647-8416 CLARINET, VIOLIN, FLUTE, TRUMPET, Amplifier, Fender Guitar $75 each. Upright Bass, Cello, Saxophone, French Horn, Drums $189 each. Others 4-sale 1-516377-7907 FRIGIDAIRE 6500 BTU’S AC Unit, $200; Cosilidated Dutch West wood stove $500; 1 man Pontoon boat $300. 518-708-0678 HAMILTON DRAFTING Table, 5' x 3', Oak w/ 4 drawers, like new, $400. 518-576-9751 HP 1700 ROLAND Digital Piano, like new, $900.00; HP Copier Machine $25. 518-962-4751.

JEWELERY ARMOIRE/UPRIGHT CHEST Queen Ann style, Cherry finish, 21"x15" wide, excellent condition, jewelery also available. New sold for $275 sell now for $99.00.

518-354-8654 MISCELLANEOUS SAWMILLS from only $4897.00- MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill- Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com 1800-578-1363 Ext.300N ORBITREK CROSS TRAINER OR 1000, $65.00. Please call 518-576 -9751.

PAINTING/PRINT COLORFUL Garden Theme with Bench and White Picket Fence with Rag Dolls. Oak Frame 39"x47" $70 Also Yosemite Half Dome Print in Gold Frame, 42"x26", $35. 518946-2063 SAVE ON CABLE TV-INTERNETDIGITAL PHONE-SATELLITE. You've got a choice!Options from ALL major service providers. Call us to learn more! Call today!1-855 -294-4039

#1 TRUSTED SELLER! Viagra and Cialis Only $99.00! 100 mg and 20 mg, 40 +4 free. Most trusted, discreet and Save $500 NOW! 1-800213-6202 $18/MONTH AUTO Insurance - Instant Quote - Any Credit Type Accepted - Get the Best Rates In Your Area. Call (800) 317-3873 Now CASH FOR CARS, Any Make or Model! Free Towing. Sell it TODAY. Instant offer: 1-800-8645784 CASH FOR CARS: All Cars/Trucks Wanted. Running or Not! Top Dollar Paid. We Come To You! Any Make/Model. Call For Instant Offer: 1-800-864-5960 DIRECTV, INTERNET, & Phone From $69.99/mo + Free 3 Months: HBO® Starz® SHOWTIME® CINEMAX®+ FREE GENIE 4 Room Upgrade + NFL SUNDAY TICKET! Limited offer. Call Now 888-2485961

THE OCEAN CORP. 10840 Rockley Road, Houston, Texas 77099.

Train for a New Career. *Underwater Welder. Commercial Diver. *NDT/Weld Inspector. Job Placement Assistance. Financial Aid available for those who qualify. 1 -800-321-0298.

GUNS & AMMO GRIZZLY BIG BOAR 50 Cal. B.M.G. Field Grade Bolt Action, Bull Pup Style w/ Ammo, Big Game Rifle. $2,400 OBO. 518-569-1604.

HEALTH #1 SELLER! of Viagra and Cialis Only $99.00! 100 mg and 20 mg 40 +4 free. Most Trusted, discreet and Save $500 NOW! 1-800-7968870 IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE USED THE TYPE 2 DIABETES DRUGS BYETTA OR JANUVIA between 2005 and the present, and have been diagnosed with or died due topancreatic cancer, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H.Johnson 1-800 -535-5727 SENIOR LIFE INSURANCE. NY Final Expense Program Supplement To GovernmentDeath Benefit. Immediate, Lifetime Coverage, Fast, Easy To Qualify. NO MEDICAL EXAM! 1-888-809-4996, 1-716-805-8900www.NYFEP.org Let’s Go Garage & Yard Sale-ing Thru The Classified Superstore

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MUSIC **OLD GUITARS WANTED!** Gibson, Martin, Fender, Gretsch, Epiphone, Guild, Mosrite, Rickenbacker. Prairie State, D'Angelico, Stromberg, and Gibson Mandolins/Banjos. 1920's thru 1980's.

TOP CASH PAID! 1-800-401-0440

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BALDWIN CONSOLE PIANO for sale.

Excellent condition.

Must sell $500.00 518-524-5827

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

By Appointment. Lic-Bonded.

CASH FOR Coins! Buying ALL Gold & Silver. Also Stamps & Paper Money, Entire Collections, Estates. Travel to your home. Call Marc in New York 1-800-9593419 CASH PAID- up to $28/Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. 1-DAY PAYMENT. 1-800371-1136

ACAP COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS, INC.

POSITION POSTING Adirondack Community Action Programs, Inc. is looking for individuals who are willing to invest in our children’s future. Applications are being accepted for the following positions: Early Head Start/Head Start Program: The following positions are for immediate hire.

Program Nurse: For the northern area of Essex County. Applicants must possess NYS license as a RN or a LPN. Experience with pre-school children desirable. This is a full-time position with benefits.

DISH TV Retailer-SAVE! Starting $19.99/month (for 12 months.)

FREE Premium Movie Channels.

FREE Equipment, Installation & Activation. CALL, COMPARE LOCAL DEALS! 1-800-309-1452 DIVORCE $349 Uncontested divorce papers prepared. Includes poor person application/waives government fees, if approved. One signature required.

Separation agreements available.

Make Divorce Easy-518-274-0830.

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56TH ATTICA RODEO August 1, 7:45pm; August 2, 7:45pm; August 3, 12:45pm &7:45pm; August 4, 2pm. Afternoon performances - Kids are free with paid adult. Live Bands Thursday, Friday and Saturday night after each performance, 230 ExchangeStreet Arena, Attica, NY 14011-0058.

Information: www.atticarodeo.com

COMPLETE BEDROOM SET New In Box Head Board, Dresser, Mirror, Night Stand, and Chest $350 Call 518-534-8444

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL - A worldwide network of inspired individuals who improve communities. Find information or locate your local club at www.rotary.org.

Brought to you by your free community paper and PaperChain.

SIMPLICITY CONQUEST YARD TRACTOR 20hp 50inch deck.

42inch snow blower, weights and chains. 111 hours. cost over $6000 new. $3,000.00 518-5666645

LOST DOG her name is Pearl she is about 60lbs., Color is White, she has a cropped tail and is wearing a pink collar, she is very shy but gentle. She was lost near the lower parking lot By Giant Mountain in Keene Valley, NY. If found or seen please call 609389-0359.

Early Head Start Program

YEAR-ROUND HELP WANTED FOR KITCHEN, DINING ROOM HOUSEKEEPING AND FRONT DESK Applications may be picked up at the Front Desk Ticonderoga Inn & Suites 260 Burgoyne Rd. New York 12883 518-585-2378

Family Advocates: For the Schroon Lake and Lake Placid areas. Applicants must possess a relevant Associate’s Degree and a Child Development Associate (CDA) in infant/toddler, for the Home Based option or be willing to obtain one. Pertinent experience in human services, child development or early childhood necessary. This is a full-time postion with benefits.

Head Start Program for the 2013-14 program year A Substitute Teacher: For the Saranac Lake site.

Applicants must possess an Associate’s or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field or a plan of study leading to a Bachelor’s Degree with 12 early childhood credits or a CDA. Supervisory experience desired. This is a full-time temporary position.

Teacher Aide/Bus Monitor: For the Saranac Lake site.

Applicants must be 18 years of age, possess a GED or a High School Diploma and a Child Development Associate (CDA_, or be willing to obtain a CDA, or have an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree (in any field), or be enrolled in a program leading to Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree. This is a full-time position with benefits.

Family Worker: For the Lewis site. Candidates should possess an Associate’s Degree in Human Services or a related field. Previous experience in case management and with pre-school children desired.

This is a full-time position with benefits.

Interested applicants should contact One Work Source (OWS) in Elizabethtown, New York at 1-800675-2668. Final response date is August 2, 2013. If you are contacted for an interview, please bring with you or forward a completed application and three written references.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

WOLFF SUNVISION Pro 28 LE Tanning Bed, very good condition, $1000. 518-359-7650

REVERSE MORTGAGES -NO mortgage payments FOREVER! Seniors 62+! Government insured.

No credit/income requirements.

Free 28 pg. catalog. 1-888-660 3033 All Island Mortgage

GARDENS BY ART Specializing in unique rock creations, residential excavation and more. Insured. References.

Art Ford: 518-524-2310

P U B L I C

LOVING COUPLE LOOKING TO ADOPT A BABY. We look forward to making ourfamily grow. Information confidential, medical expenses paid. Call Gloria and Joseph1-888-229-9383

WELL PUMP Gould, 1 HP, 4 months old, $500.00. 518-5760012

DIVORCE $450* NO FAULT or Regular Divorce. Covers children, property, etc. Only One Signature Required! *Excludes govt. fees. 1-800-522-6000 Ext. 100.

Baylor &Associates, Inc. Est. 1977

MEET SINGLES right now! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now 1-888909-9905

LAWN & GARDEN

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IS ADOPTION RIGHT FOR YOU? Choose your family. LIVING EXPENSES PAID. One True Gift Adoptions. Call 24/7. 866-4136292. Void in Illinois/New Mexico/ Indiana

$$$ ACCESS LAWSUIT CASH NOW!!! Injury Lawsuit Dragging? $500-$500,000++ within 48 /hrs?

1-800-568-8321 www.lawcapital.com

TWO TOOL BOXES full of Snapon Craftsman Tools $2500 OBO Call 518-728-7978 or Email pparksfamily@gmail.com

MEET SINGLES NOW! No paid operators, just people like you.

Browse greetings, exchange messages, connect live. FREE trial. Call 1-877-737-9447

TAKE VIAGRA/CIALIS? 40 100mg/20MG Pills + 4 FREE only $99. Save $500! 1-888-7968878

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IS ADOPTION RIGHT FOR YOU? Open or closed adoption. YOU choose the family. LIVING EXPENSES PAID. Abby's One True Gift Adoptions. Call 24/7. 866-413 -6296. Void in Illinois/New Mexico/Indiana

FINANCIAL SERVICES

SELLING COLLECTIBLE BARBIES MINT CONDITION WITH DESIGNER, MACKIE, VARIOUS SERIES OR POP-CULTURE ICONS. CALL 518-962-2692 FOR FAIR PRICES.

JVC FM/AM RECEIVER dual tape deck turn table excellent cond Price $95 518-946-2063

P U B L I C

ADOPTION: AFFECTIONATE, educated, financially secure, married couple want to adopt baby into nuturing, warm, and loving environment. Expenses paid. Cindy and Adam.

800.860.7074 or cindyadamadopt@aol.com

LOWER THAT CABLE BILL!! Get Satellite TV today! FREE System, installation and HD/DVR upgrade.

Programming starting at $19.99.

Call NOW 800-725-1865

SAWMILLS FROM only $4897.00MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill- Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship.

FREE Info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com 1800-578-1363 Ext. 300N

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ADOPTION : Affectionate, educated, financially secure, married couple wants to adopt baby into nurturing, warm and loving environment. Expenses paid. Cindy & Adam.

800.860.7074 or cindyandadamadopt@aol.com

BUNDLE & SAVE on your CABLE, INTERNET PHONE, AND MORE. High Speed Internet starting at less than $20/mo. CALL NOW! 800-291-4159

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August 3, 2013

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ACAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer SERVING ESSEX COUNTY SINCE 1965

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North Country Telephone Exchange Directory (518)

236.............Altona/Mooers 251.................North Creek 293.......................Saranac 297...............Rouses Point 298...................Champlain 327.................Paul Smiths 352..............Blue Mt. Lake 358...............Ft. Covington 359................Tupper Lake 483........................Malone 492.................Dannemora 493.................West Chazy 494................Chestertown 497.................Chateaugay 499.....................Whitehall 523..................Lake Placid 529...........................Moria 532..............Schroon Lake 543..........................Hague 546.......Port Henry/Moriah 547........................Putnam 561-566...........Plattsburgh 576....Keene/Keene Valley 581,583,584,587 ..............Saratoga Springs 582....................Newcomb 585................Ticonderoga 594..........Ellenburg Depot 597.................Crown Point 623...............Warrensburg 624...................Long Lake 638............Argyle/Hartford 639.......................Fort Ann 642......................Granville 643.............................Peru 644............Bolton Landing 647.............Ausable Forks 648..................Indian Lake 654.........................Corinth 668...............Lake George 695................Schuylerville 735.............Lyon Mountain 746,747..........Fort Edward / Hudson Falls 743,744,745,748,761,792, 793,796,798. . . .Glens Falls 834....................Keeseville 846..........................Chazy 856.............Dickerson Ctr. 873....Elizabethtown/Lewis 891..............Saranac Lake 942......................Mineville 946..................Wilmington 962......................Westport 963...........Willsboro/Essex

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247.......................Brandon 372....................Grand Isle 388...................Middlebury 425......................Charlotte 434....................Richmond 438...............West Rutland 453.......Bristol/New Haven 462......................Cornwall 475.........................Panton 482....................Hinesburg 545...................Weybridge 655......................Winooski 658....................Burlington 758........................Bridport 759.......................Addison 654,655,656,657,658,660, 860,862,863,864,865,951, 985....................Burlington 877...................Vergennes 769,871,872,878,879 ..................Essex Junction 893...........................Milton 897....................Shoreham 899......................Underhill 948..................... .....Orwell 888....................Shelburne

WANTED TO BUY

1 ACRE OF Land at Wood Rd., West Chazy, NY, close to schools, nice location. Please call 518-4932478 for more information.

WANT TO purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201

6 ACRES ON BASS LAKE, $24,900. 2.5 Acres Bass Pond, $19,900.8 Acres waterfront home, $99,900. www.LandFirstNY.com 1 -888-683-2626

WANTED CASH for Coins! Buying ALL Gold & Silver. Also Stamps & Paper Money, Entire Collections, Estates. Travel to your home. Call Marc in NYC 1-800-959-3419 WANTED ALL MOTORCYCLES, before 1980, Running or not. $Top CASH$ PAID! 1-315-5698094 WANTS TO PURCHASE minerals and other oil & gas interests. Send details P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co 80201

ACCESSORIES DOG CRATE LARGE sized 42'deep X 28' wide X 30' high, collapsible, 1 door, $60 call 518873-2424

DOGS CHICHUAUA MIX 2 Years old. Male chihuahua mix with long brown and white fur.

Rescue dog who is very friendly.

Would make great companion for adult. Needs loving home. Call Karen at 492-7949 Free with references FOR SALE TO A GOOD HOME AMERICAN BULL DOG neutered, 6 mo.old, small fee with requirements. 518-962-4888 MALE 1 YR. OLD CANE CORSA great watch dog, not good w/other dogs. Call 518-856-0058.

FARM FOR SALE. UPSTATE, NY Certified organic w/ 3 bdrm & 2 bath house and barn. Concord grapes grow well on hillside. Certified organic beef raised on land for 12 years. Founded by brook w/open water year round. Prime location. FSBO Larry 315-3232058 or 315-386-8971 LAKE PLACID 90 Acre Hunting Camp, 8 cabins, well, septic, off grid, solar power generator, on ATV/snowmobile trail, 1/2 acre pond, wood & propane heat, 55 miles from Lake Placid, one mile off Route 3. $199,000 OBO. 518-359-9859 NY SPORTSMAN’S BEST LAND DEALS. 5 Acres w/Rustic Lodge: $29,995 51 Acres, Excellent Hunting: $59,995 74.73 Acres, Minutes from Salmon River $99,900 PreseasonSale, Many More Properties 5 to 200 Acres Starting at $12,995. Easy Financing. Call 1800-229-7843 or visit www.landandcamps.com

FARM BANKRUPT FARM! COURT ORDERED SALE! July 27th & 28th! 5 acres - Spring $16,900. 10 acres - Huge View $29,900. 5 acres - Bass Pond $39,900. 24 tracts in all! Waterfall, spring-fed ponds, 30 mile views, gorgeous country setting! Clear title, 100%guaranteed! Cooperstown Lake District, just off NY Thruway!

Call 1-888-701-1864 or go to www.NewYorkLandandLakes.com

MOBILE HOME

OLDE ENGLISH Bulldogge and American Bulldog Puppies, Reg, shots UTD, health guaranteed, family raised, parents on premises, www.coldspringkennel.com, limited registrations start $1,000.

518-597-3090.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

NEW MODULAR MODELS & SINGLE & DOUBLE WIDES factorydirecthomesofvt.com 600 Rt.7 Pittsford, VT 05763 1-877-999-2555 tflanders@beanshomes.com

SINGLE-FAMILY HOME $29,000 REMODELED 2 bdrm, .3 acre, Rte. 9, Front Street, Keeseville, NY. Live in or a P/E Ratio of 5 to 1 investment. 518-3356904.

FOR RENT Elizabethtown Office or Storefront downtown 1364 sq. ft. can divide. Judy 518-8732625, Wayne 518-962-4467 or Gordan 518-962-2064.

WESTPORT: OFFICE SUITES. Fully furnished w/cubicles, desks, computer & phone hook-ups.

720 sq. ft. Lake views. Contact Jim Forcier @ 518-962-4420.

LAND SELL YOUR NEW YORK LAND, CABIN, FARM or COUNTRY PROPERTY. We have buyers! Call NY Land Quest: 1-877-257-0617 www.nylandquest.com.

Broker with statewide presence and national marketing plan.

ALTONA, NY 3 BR/2 BA, Single Family Home, bulit in 1994, Perfect entertainment home, peaceful country setting 15 minutes from Plattsburgh. Large deck, 28' pool, patio with built in gas grill, 2 car garage with workshop. A MUST SEE $105,000 518-570-0896

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MORRISONVILLE 4 BR/2.5 BA, Single Family Home, 1,920 square feet, bulit in 1998, Colonial Cape, attached 2 car garage, gas fireplace, finished basement, large fenced in backyard with above ground swimming pool on corner lot. Located in Morrisonville in the Saranac School District. Great Family Neighborhood. $229,500 Call 518-726-0828 Dfirenut@gmail.com

ELECTRONICS

COMPUTER DELL Dimension 3000 Desk Top XP, includes power & accessories $99. 904442-6189

FAX MACHINE Brother Intellifax 770, good condition $75 904442-6189

ACCESSORIES (2) TRAILERS (OPEN) - both excellent condition; 2010 Triton 20' Aluminum - max wgt. 7500 lbs.

Asking $4900 and 1989 Bison 31' overal Gooseneck, Asking $2900.

518-546-3568.

CASH FOR CARS. Any make, model and year! Free pick-up or tow. Call us at 1-800-318-9942 and get an offer TODAY!

AUTO WANTED CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! Top $$$$$ PAID! Running or Not, All Years, Makes, Models. Free Towing! We're Local! 7 Days/Week.

Call Toll Free: 1-888-416-2330 CASH FOR CARS AND TRUCKS. Get A Top Dollar INSTANT Offer!

Running or Not! 1-888-416-2208 (888) 416-2208

CARS

17" WOODEN ADIRONDACK SAILBOAT Handmade Adirondack boat built by an Annapolis Navy Captain.

Made with 1/4' plywood, reinforced with polyurethane cloth.

Several yrs. old, no trailer. $425 518-561-1599 1952 CHRIS Craft 1952 Chris Craft Mahogany Sportman 22U, excellent cond., restored w/system bottom, original hardware & instruments, rebuild CCM-130 engine, spotlight, boat cover, new trailer, like On Golden Pond boat, located in Essex, NY. $24,500. 802-5035452.

1959 LAUNCH Dyer 20" Glamour Girl, Atomic 4 inboard engine, 30HP, very good condition. Safe, reliable, spacious, ideal camp boat. Reasonable offers considered. Located in Essex, NY. 802503-5452

1980 18 1/2 FT. Century Cuddy Cabin, 120 HP I/O, trailer, GPS depth finder, down rigger, plus. $2400 OBO. 518-9638220 or 518-569-0118 2001 SUPRA SANTERA low hrs., mint cond., great ski wake board boat, beautiful trailer included, $19,500. 518-354-8089 2005 WHITEHALL SPIRIT rowing/sailboat. Classic boat, rare find. Must sell! Asking $4500 OBO. 845-868-7711

2007 STINGRAY BOAT 25' Stingray Criuser, only 29 hours, LIKE NEW, sleeps 4, has bathroom, microwave, fridge, table, includes trailer, stored inside every winter. (518) 570-0896 $49,000

15 1/2’ SPORTSPAL CANOE w/ oars & motor mounts $450; 13' Mansfield Fiberglass Canoe $250.

518-643-9418.

BOAT FOR SALE 1984 Cobia 17' bowrider, 115HP Evenrude outboard (newer), 2002 Karavan trailer, runs but needs some work. $1,500. 518-576-4255

16’ CENTER CONSOLE FIBERGLASS SCOUT BOAT, 50hp & 6hp Yamaha motors, Humming chart & depth plotter, trailer & cover. $10,500. 518-4834466

BOAT LIFT model# 1501, sits on the bottom of the lake. Make an Offer. 518-891-2767 Leave Message on Mail Box 1.

16’ HOBIE CATAMARAN parts, hulls, masts, booms, decks, rudders, rigging, $500 takes all. 518 -561-0528

Let’s Go Garage & Yard Sale-ing Thru The Classified Superstore

1-518-873-6368 Ext. 201

2005 CHEVY MALIBU, V6, runs well, fair condition, some rust, 147K miles, $2,500 OBO. 518-891 -5559 2006 MITSUBISHI LANCER SE Sedan 4 door, Auto, AC, CD, Clean 61,000 miles $6,500 Call 518-578-7495 CLASSIC 1973 CAMARO, 350 Auto, V-8 Engine, original 55,000 miles, $12,000, very good condition 518-359-9167.

MOTORCYCLES

1977 156 GLASTRON Boat with 70 HP Johnson motor, with trailer, excellent condition. $2500. 518-359-8605

TOP CASH FOR CARS, Any Car/ Truck, Running or Not. Call for INSTANT offer: 1-800-454-6951

14 SECTIONS OF 8’ Pressured treated boat docking w/ latter, adjustable hight stands, excellent condition, Also 12x14 Floating Raft w/latter. 518-563-3799 or 518-563-4499 Leave Message.

2001 FORD EXPLORER Sport, 4x4, 140,000 miles, Black, good condition, Asking $2400. 518-2982145.

1967 17’ HERMAN Cat Boat ready for restoration, inlcudes trailer, $2500. 518-561-0528

GET CASH TODAY for any car/ truck. I will buy your car today.

Any Condition. Call 1-800-8645796 or www.carbuyguy.com

BOATS

1992 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS 300E Tan 201,165 kms, Excellent cond. inside & out, leather interior. No rust, sunroof working, no leaks. Car cover included $3,750.00 OBO Call: (518) 5692141

CANOE & TROLLING MOTOR A 17 foot Mad River canoe and Mini Kota trolling motor. Like new, used only 5 times $485 518 -359-8281 LL BEAN 15.8 Discovery canoe used with love, great condition $450.00; Minn Kota electric trolling motor, 30 lb. thrust w/ motor mount $100.00. Call 518873-6853 PADDLE BOAT, great $99.00 518-578-5500

1987 SUZUKI INTRUDER 700CC, new tires, new brakes, many extras, tek manual etc. Asking $1995 MUST SEE! BEAUTIFUL CONDITION! 518-946-8341.

2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON Dyna Super-Glide, black, 4,200 miles. $9,300. Rear seat, sissy bar and cover included. 518-534-4094.

2010 HONDA STATELINE 1500 Miles, Black, Factory Custom Cruiser, 312 CC $7,800 518-5698170 WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE KAWASAKI 1967-1980 Z1900, KZ900, KZ1000, ZIR, KX1000MKII, A1-250, W1-650, H1 -500, H2-750, S1-250, S2-350, S3 -400 SUZUKI GS400, GT380, GT750, Honda CB750 (1969,1970) CASH. FREE PICKUP. 1-800-7721142, 1-310-721-0726 usa@classicrunners.com

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 1999 RENEGADE CLASS A 37ft 18in Slide, Diesel Pusher, Screen Room to Attach. Good Condition Sold As Is $30,000 obo 518-3592133 44 Old Wawbeck Road, Tupper Lake, NY 2000 24’ LAYTON Sleeps 6, very clean, excellent condition, must see, $6700 OBO. 518-643-9391 2002 COACHMAN MIRADA self contained, 24,840 miles, clean & runs great, Asking $16,800. 518846-7337 2007 X-160 FUN FINDER Camping Trailer, 16' long, 2500 GVW, AC/Heat, Hot Water, 2 burner stove, enclosed bathroom, refrigerator, TV, awning, new battery, $7500. 518-561-0528

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LEGALS Valley News Legal Deadline Monday @ 3:00pm Please Send Legals

By EMAIL To: legals@denpubs.com

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF RSS LAKE PLACID HOTEL HOLDINGS, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/12/13. Office location: Essex County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Michael, Levitt & Rubenstein, LLC, 60 Columbus Circle, 20th

Fl., NY, NY 10023.

Purpose: any lawful activity.

VN-6/29-8/3/20136TC-52499 ----------------------------NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION OF A S C E L A PARTNERS, LLC. Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/1/13.

Office location: Essex County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 3/25/13. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: National Registered Agents, Inc., 111 Eighth Ave., 13th Fl., NY, NY 10011.

Address to be maintained in DE: 200 Continental Dr., Ste. 209, Newark, DE 19713.

Arts of Org. filed with the DE Secretary of

State, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activities.

VN-7/13-8/17/20136TC-53267 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION of Limited Liability Company (ìLLCî) Name: Northern Excavation & Development LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on 6/19/2013 Office Location: Essex County. The “SSNY” is designated as agent of the “LLC” upon whom process against it may be served.

“SSNY” shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: 41 Alstead Hill Lane, Keene, NY 12942. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

VN-7/13-8/17/20136TC-53268 ---------------------------CODE NAME JOYEUSE LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 5/30/13. Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Law Office of Brian P. Barrett, 5676 Cascade Rd., Lake Placid, NY 12946, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

VN-7/13-8/24/20136TC-53277 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF E L I Z A B E T H TO W N CENTER, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 7/17/13. Office loca-

tion: Essex County.

Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011, regd. agent upon whom process may be served. Purpose: all lawful purposes.

VN-7/27-8/31/20136TC-53316 ----------------------------THE TOWN OF ESSEX will hold two Public Meetings for the purpose of polling the public on putting the choice on the November ballot of choosing between three elected Assessors or one appointed Assessor, and any other business to come before the Board. Meetings will be August 6th, 6pm to 7pm at the

Town Hall and August 8th, 6pm to 7pm at the Grange Hall.

Audrey Hoskins, Town Clerk VN-8/3/2013-1TC53337 ----------------------------IT IS THE POLICY of the Horace Nye Nursing Home to admit and to treat all residents without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, marital status, national orgin, sexual preference, sponsorship, blindness, handicap or source of payment.

The same requirements for admission and assignment within the facility are applied to all. There is no distinction in ellgibility for or in the manner of providing any resident service provided by or through the facility. All facilities are available without discrimination

to all residents and visitors. All persons and organizations that have occasion to either refer residents to or recommend the Horace Nye Nursing Home are advised to do so without regard to the residents race, creed, color, sex, age, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, sponsorship, disability or source of payment.

VN-8/3/2013-1TC53333 T T- 8 / 3 / 2 0 1 3 - 1 T C 53333 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: ARBOROPS LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/23/13. Office location: Essex County.

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VN-8/3-9/7/2013-6TC53341 --------------------------THE TOWN OF ESSEX will hold a Special Meeting on August 6th, 2013 at 7pm at the Town Hall The purpose of the meeting is the consideration of a Bond Resolution for the Water Capital Project and anything more that may come before the board.

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