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Saturday, October 19, 2013
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This Week Lane closure on Route 86 starts
Essex County takes control of horses
LAKE PLACID Ñ Motorists are advised that the stretch of Route 86 between Lake Placid and Saranac Lake in Essex County will be reduced to one alternating lane controlled by flaggers daily from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. starting Tuesday, Oct. 15, for the replacement of rustic guiderails. The lane closures and work, which is weather dependent, is expected to last until Oct. 24 Motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. In accordance with the Work Zone Safety Act of 2005, convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of an individualÕ s driverÕ s license. It is imperative that motorists remember to drive carefully through this construction zone, for their own safety and the safety of workers. For up-to-date travel information, call 511 or visit511NY.org.
By Katherine Clark katherine@denpubs.com
Harvest Market
SARANAC LAKE Ñ The bounty of local farms will continue to be sold starting Saturday, Oct. 19, in the Harrietstown Town Hall. The Harvest Market will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This yearÕ s market will feature; produce from Fledging Crow Farm, bread and sweets from Lake Flour Cakery and Brainardsville Bake House, Honey and Crafts from Suzanne Rinas Apiary, cheese from North Country Creamery and Asgaard Farm, meats from Mace Chasm, Harmony Hills, and White Stone Farms; flowers and vegetables from Juniper Hill Farm, pottery from Saranac Lake potter Andrea Hill, wine from Hid-In-Pines Winery, and peanut butter from Peanut Principle. For more information and updates on the market, visit the Facebook page at Ò Ausable Valley Grange FarmersÕ Markets.Ó
The Lake Placid Center for the Arts, in collaboration with Pendragon Theatre and Community Theatre Players is pleased to present a special staged reading of “Our Town,” by Thornton Wilder.
Theaters come together for ‘Our Town’ LAKE PLACID Ñ The Lake Placid Center for the Arts, in collaboration with Pendragon Theatre and Community Theatre Players is pleased to present a special staged reading of Ò Our Town,Ó by Thornton Wilder. This production is part of a nationwide celebration of the 75th anniversary of the play, and the collaboration honors our thriving theatre arts community. This production is directed by Lake Placid resident and accomplished film and stage actor James Tolkan, with production design by Bonnie B. Brewer, costumes by Lauren Brennan, and musical direction by Drew Benware.
Performances will take place on Oct. 18 and 19 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts. Tickets are $15 and seating is general admission. To purchase tickets, call 523-2512 or visit LakePlacidArts.org. In 1901 Grover Õ s Corners, George and Emily fall in love, marry, and live out their lives as one New England town becomes a microcosm of everyday life. An Off-Broadway smash playing for more than 600 performances, the LPCA joins Community Theatre Players and Pendragon Theatre to present a staged reading of this Pulitzer-Prize winning classic staring member of our own town and community.
The cast includes over 30 talented local performers: Jason Amrhein, Nora Barrett, Drew Benware, Susan Berkowitz, Jason Brill, Michael Clark, Leslie Dame, Susan Dolittle, Dylan Duffy, Harrison Ewing, Kristin Finn, Lonnie Ford, Jon Fremante, Cooper Holmes, Barbara Tyrell Kelly, Keith Kogut, Chris Leifheit, Jack Martin, Veronica Montes, Forrest Monroe, Michael Monroe, Ryan Murray, Peggy Orman, Clare Paulson, Jim Rogers, Laura-Jean SchwartauSwanson, Matt Sorensen, Laura Warden, Kimberly Weems, Olivia Zeis and David Zwierankin.
ESSEX Ñ Ownership of the 41 horses seized from an Essex Farm now lies with Essex County after the owner failed to produce a $43,890 bond for their care while the criminal investigation continues. Owners Shelley Wing, 59, and her daughter Emily Wing, 20, were unable to produce the bond by 6 p.m. Oct. 8. Ò They did not post bond, therefore I signed a forfeiture order turning ownership over to Essex County and the Essex County SheriffÕ s Department,Ó Essex Town Judge Stephen Sayward Jr. said. The transfer of ownership marks the end of the civil portion of the case though the criminal investigation continues for the Wings. Both Shelley and Emily are charged with 41 counts of animal cruelty for failing to provide sustenance for the 41 horses at their 20-acre Essex farm, On A Wing and A Prayer. An anonymous tip from a neighbor led members of the SheriffÕ s department to the farm where it was discovered the 41 horses, including several foals, living in an area with more horses than allowable per acre. The pastures had little grass and the trees were stripped of their bark. The bones of a deceased horse were also found in the barn. The horses were seized on Sept. 18 and 19. Many were taken to the Essex County Fairgrounds in Westport while other horses continue to be cared for at private farms. Since the seizure, one of the horses has died. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
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