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This Week ‘All Good Things’ in Tupper Lake

Freestyle ski event scheduled

TUPPER LAKE Ñ This Thursday, Jan. 9, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at P-2Õ s in Tupper Lake, ARISE will be hosting another presentation of All Good Things 2014. The event will have give-aways, drink specials, and lots of surprises.

The ARISE Board wants to acknowledge the incredible volunteer effort that has taken place this year at Big Tupper and, on behalf of the entire community, express their deep gratitude.

There will be updates on Big Tupper Ski Area, discussion on community initiatives, a special acknowledgement of Olympic ski jumper Peter Frenette and a special snow ceremony.

There will be an auction of a Gold Card Pass from Ski Areas of New York. The Gold Card Pass offers the holder access to 50 ski areas around New York State, with no black out dates, and it is transferable. The value of the pass is $1,250. Details on the auction and how to bid can be found at skibigtupper.org.

Farm exhibit at Artists Guild

SARANAC LAKE Ñ The January exhibit at the Adirondack Artists Guild will be Ò Down on the FarmÓ and will feature works by the guildÕ s fourteen members. Each artist will display several pieces relating to the theme of farms and anything having to do with farms. There will be paintings, photographs, ceramics, jewelry, and probably a few surprises included.

The exhibit will run from Jan. 10 through Feb. 3. There will be a reception open to everyone on Friday, Jan. 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. The gallery islocated at 52 Main St, Saranac Lake.

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LAKE PLACID Ñ Before the sporting world shifts its attention towards Russia next month for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Lake Placid and Wilmington will take center-podium as they host the FIS USANA Freestyle World Cup from Jan. 15-18.

This is the final World Cup event before several nations, including the United States, submit their Olympic team rosters to the International Olympic Committee by Sunday, Jan. 19.

Over 150 athletes from 25 countries will participate in this dangerous-yet-enthralling form of competitive skiing that encompasses a half-dozen disciplines that fall into two main branches.

Aerials and moguls, the more traditional subset, sees skiers attempt to execute a series of complicated moves and maneuvers down speciallygraded inclines studded with small protuberances, both man-made and natually occuring, called Ò mogulsÓ while

The FIS USANA Freestyle World Cup will take place in Lake Placid and Wilmington Jan. 15-18 Photo provided/ORDA

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Ski for all

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shawn@denpubs.com LAKE PLACID Ñ The only difference between them and other athletes is the gear.

When the Empire State Games come to Lake Placid in February, disabled athletes will be competing in many of the same sports as their non-disabled counterparts.

With specially made adaptive equipment, and equal parts drive and determination, adaptive athletes will compete in cross country skiing, biath-

lon, alpine skiing and boarder-cross. Sled hockey will be played as an exhibition sport.

Athletes compete in either standing or sitting events, depending on disability. Blind athletes also compete in all the skiing events, including biathlon.

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Patrick Standen, left, and David Leach demonstrate the adaptive skiing equipment which will be used in the upcoming Empire State Games by adaptive athletes..

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January 11, 2014

Sunny forecast for snowmobile tourism throughout region

By Pete DeMola

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LONG LAKE Ñ With the biting cold comes winds of optimism brought by the familiar revving of the regionÕ s national mechanical bird, the snowmobile, a siren call that may breathe new life into a region that is eager to showcase one of its most prized assets, its hundreds of miles of snowmobile trails.

The North CountryÕ s tourism industry received statewide attention last week when Gov. Andrew Cuomo travelled to Lewis County to launch the first part of a $4.5 million winter tourism campaign designed to promote snowmobiling, skiing and other recreational activities to New York City residents and tourists, an act that local officials, snowmobile organizations and business leaders hope will bring a new injection of tourism to a region struggling to sustain an ailing wintertime economy. Ò This season, we welcome visitors from around the world to experience winter in upstate New York,Ó Cuomo said in a statement. Ò The North Country region is unmatched in its natural beauty and now offers new recreational trails for snowmobiling and a wide variety of other activities for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages to explore.Ó The campaign, which was officially launched in New York City on Jan. 1 with a multi-pronged approach Ñ including full-page color ads in the New York Times featuring snowmobilers soaring over the Manhattan skyline and tailored outreach through social media Ñ follows CuomoÕ s announcement late last year that he intended on approving the Ò preferred alternative” land classification for the Essex Chain of Lakes, which was recently green lighted by the Adirondack Park Agency.

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Cuomo indicated that heÕ d sign off on preferred alternative 2A, a classification that would enable the creation of new snowmobile connector trails on land that has been inaccessible to the public for the past two centuries, something that would not be possible under a fully wilderness classification.

Still awaiting classification — a decision that has snowmobile clubs stuck in neutral Ñ is a nearly 22,000 - acre tract of land between Newcomb and North Hudson, the approval of which will open the possibilities for the completion of an important link to snowmobile networks to the west through Long Lake and Indian Lake and to the east through Lake Champlain communities, networks that a wide spectrum of the surrounding areaÕ s inhabitants believe to be vital for the winter economy of the region.

The creation of the new snowmobiling trails hinges on when the deal would be approved. The Cuomo administration did not respond to requests from the News Enterprise for a concrete date as of press time, but local officials and snowmobiling organizations seemed pleased with the pending classification and new marketing campaign.

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Ò ItÕ s great,Ó said Long Lake Supervisor Clark Seaman. Ò The state wanting to help promote the winter economy is fantastic and the creation of new trails is a win-win for everyone and is potentially huge.Ó Seaman said the town would benefit from a proposed new trail from Indian Lake through the Essex Chain tract that will connect to Newcomb and Minerva.

If a trail is on state land, the state has historically been primarily responsible for funding and building trails. Once in place, local municipalities will maintain and groom the trial alongside help from snowmobile associations.

According to a state report, there are 10,300 miles of snowmobile trails throughout New York Ñ more

Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently took to the snow to promote the New York State snowmobiling industry.

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than Vermont, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania, and more than Massachusetts and Michigan combined. Since 2011, the state says it has spent more than $11 million for trail maintenance and development for the stateÕ s 90,000 snowmobiling households.

A joint study conducted by Suny-Potsdam and the New York State Snowmobile Association found that the snowmobile industry generated $245 million in revenue for the Adirondack region from 2011-12.

That, combined with the $165 million from the Tug Hill Plateau, a component of the Adirondack Regional Tourism Council, meant $410 million total Ñ or a little less than half of the $868 million generated from snowmobile-related economic revenue in New York State in 2013 Ñ came from the North Country.

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Ò WeÕ ve not been asked to help with any proposed new trails, but we and the board would probably say yes if we were asked,Ó said Seaman.

Schroon Lake Town Supervisor Mike Marnell shared similar sentiments: Ò It looks very promising and the governor has done great things,Ó he said. Ò But it will take a lot of effort from clubs and associations to prepare them Ñ itÕ s like building mini roads. But at least weÕ ve now got the land to work with, which is promising.Ó Marnell said that new trail networks would be a great asset to the entire area: a new NewcombSchoon-Minerva loop, he said, would add an additional 60 miles to the existing infrastructure and it would act as a big draw to attract tourism that will support local businesses Ñ including new motels and restaurants. Ò We have a lot more winter months than summer,Ó he said. Ò Prior to Governor Cuomo, we were lost in the back pasture, but now things are looking

good.Ó Paul Stephens, President of the Mountain Lakers Snowmobile Club in Westport, explained how new trails paired with a marketing push could transform the local economy: Ò The trail that we help fund and maintain goes through Moriah and Schroon Lake,Ó he said. Ò WeÕ re a closed network of trails. Other than going south from Moriah, thereÕ s no going north or west out. So a connector trail would us access to the rest of the state.Ó The Mountain LakersÕ territory is centered around the towns of Westport, Essex, Willsboro and Lewis and connects with Moriah at Lincoln Pond. Ò ItÕ s a small network,Ó he said, explaining that Essex County has very few trails, in part due to their position in the unforgiving High Peaks. ItÕ s easier to lay out trails in other parts of the state, he said, and a proposed trail to Blue Ridge Road from Newcomb to North Hudson Ñ a chunk of land that the state has purchased but has yet to be classified — could be revolutionary: If the agencies agreed to open that tract up to Ò wild forest,Ó said Stephens, then it could be a huge economic impact for everyone from gas stations to business owners. Ò ItÕ s never going to be anything like Old Forge because we donÕ t get the consistent snowfall that they do, an element that ensures a steady flow of travelers, but weÕ re hoping to expand and make good use out of them.Ó Taking into account the concerns of environmental groups who have fought to keep the tracts Ò wilderness,Ó Stephens struck a conciliatory tone: Ò Any new connector trails should be multi-use trails for everyone and anyone to share,Ó he said. From mountainbikers to hikers, he stressed that everyone should take a moderate approach and try to get along Ñ especially considering everyone could pitch in to main-

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Ò We donÕ t have a sustainable year-long economy,Ó said Carol Inserra, owner of the Adirondack Hotel in Long Lake. Visiting snowmobilers making use of Hamiliton CountyÕ s 750 miles in trails make up the majority of their business in January and February, she said, a much-needed source of revenue in the downcast winter months.

Inserra said that while the town sees an annual massive influx of seasonal tourism from June until September, keeping businesses open year-round on the revenue generated during a six-month time frame is a continuous struggle.

For the Adirondack Hotel, said Inserra, that revenue has been aside to pay for the massive losses that they amass during the off-season. Ò For me to keep my staff working in the winter so that we have them during the summer, I have enormous losses Ñ I need $120,000 in my saving account

by Sept. 30 to stay open,Ó she said.

And even this hinges on temperamental weather patterns.

If the townÕ s lake is frozen, explained Inserra, the town gets a considerable amount of snowmobilers each weekend, between 200-300. Ò But the lake needs to be safely frozen otherwise they canÕ t get there,Ó she said. Ò ItÕ s because of this unpredictability that for the past 24 years, IÕ ve been an advocate of building new trails, both as a supporter of the snowmobile clubs, working with the town and supporting organizations, making progress.Ó Long Lake doesnÕ t have the traditional snowmobile loops that other states have, and Inserra thinks that If they did, if there was snow and ice, then snowmobilers would come. She even envisions another season, with Long Lake being a destination from Old Forge or even Canada.

This economic resurrection just might become possible, she said, with another set of interconnected trails that would link Hamilton and Essex, for example.

Environmental groups

Environmental groups welcomed the marketing push and opportunity for new trails but urged caution: Ò It should be Ô forever wildÕ for everybody and weÕ re pleased that the state is promoting the region,Ó said Willie Janeway, Executive Director for the Adirondack Council.

Members of the Adirondack Council had previously expressed disappointment that the classification of the Essex Chain of Lakes would include a strip of Wild Forest that would allow snowmobiling. Ò We do understand that snowmobiling deserves to be part of this,Ó Janeway said in prepared statements about the current campaign, Ò but it is not embraced in every community and the wrong place with wrong management can be detrimental to the Adirondacks as a whole.Ó Janeway encouraged visitors to enjoy non-motorized sports Ñ skiing, hiking, snowshoeing Ñ and stressed that proper oversight continues to be required in order to protect natural resources, including wetlands, lakes and remote interior areas, from a negative impact, which is the main reason why he believes the region remains such a draw for tourism.

Peter Bauer, head of the grassroots environmental organization Protect the Adirondacks! and vocal opponent of a “wild forest” classification, probed a reporter when reached for comment on his own thoughts on the campaign before commenting, Ò ItÕ s great to see the governor promoting winter sports and and snowmobiling in Upstate New York Ñ itÕ s terrific.”

January 11, 2014

The 22nd annual Yankee Sportsman’s Classic Show set ESSEX JUNCTION, VT Ñ The 22nd Annual Yankee SportsmanÕ s Classic Show will be held Jan. 17 through the Jan. 19 at the Robert E. Miller Expo Center in Essex Junction, Vermont. The three day, 100,000 square foot event brings together 15,000 sportsmen, women and their families from all over to celebrate VermontÕ s hunting and fishing heritage.

With nearly 175 exhibitors, there is something for everyone. During this long weekend, attend seminars, check out the latest gear, boats, trucks, tractors, ATVs, RVÕ s and HarleyÕ s, take advantage of show specials and the truckload sale on Cannon gun safes, talk with wildlife and fisheries experts, and book the hunting or fishing adventure of a lifetime or have your trophy officially scored by the VT Big Game Trophy Club. Many of the greatest whitetails ever taken will be available for viewing as part of the WorldÕ s Outstanding Whitetails Collection. The kids can see the Rainforest Reptile Show, try their luck at the catch, and release trout pond

Carousel coloring released SARANAC LAKE Ñ On Saturday, Jan. 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Adirondack Carousel will host a book signing for the release of the the First Annual Adirondack Carousel Coloring Book.

The Carousel coloring book was designed and illustrated by youth artists from the Saranac Lake High SchoolÕ s Ò Drawing and Painting ClassÓ under the direction of teacher John Ò DocÓ Ward.

The 32 page coloring book includes illustrations of each of the animals carved for the Carousel including the fully handicap accessible Chris Craft boat.

The community is invited to attend a

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take part in the kids archery shoot, BB gun shoot or climb the 20ft rock wall. Everyone will enjoy the hunting dog demonstrations with Alec Sparks and The LetÕ s Go Fishing Program will help sharpen your youngsterÕ s skills with lure making and knot tying.

With more than 45 free seminars, everyone gets answers to their questions.

Whitetail hunting will be presented by nationally acclaimed hunters such as The Benoit Brothers, Hal Blood, The Salerno Brothers, Scott Kirkpatrick, Ken Hammel, and other legends. Famed Quaker Boy Turkey caller Joe Judd, top predator hunter Bob Howe, bear and moose hunting experts with Big Woods Bucks Pre-Staff, Ice fishing guru James Vladyka among others will all be on hand to share their experiences, tips and tactics to help you become more successful in the woods and on the water.

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department will be presenting on the Vermont deer and moose herd outlook and Vershort reception that will include sale of the coloring book and the opportunity to purchase signed copies by the artists.

The Adirondack Carousel is located at 2 Depot Street in Saranac Lake. For more information you can contact 891-9521 or visit adirondackcarousel.org.

Juried art show at BluSeed SARANAC LAKE Ñ BluSeed Studios is pleased to announce its second annual juried art competition. Ò AbstractionÓ is open to all artists and media. Works in the abstract style will be submitted Jan. 15 through Jan.

Ski events

Continued from page 1 aerials sees competitors launching themselves off steep snowpacked ramps before somersaulting Ñ like diving, but with skis Ñ into the glittering white abyss below. Competitors receive a score based three criteria Ñ jump takeoff, jump form and landing Ñ by a panel of judges. Those with the most World Cup point totals throughout the circuit become champs and have a better chance of making the Olympic teams.

The newer freeskiing branch called Ò new school,Ó a spinoff that borrows as much from skateboarding and BMX as is does from traditional skiing with events like the halfpipe and slopestyle that surged in popularity in the late-1990s, are not included in the World CupÕ s competitive slate.

Freestyle skiing in general is a relatively late newcomer to the winter sports arsenal. The Switzerland-based International Ski Federation (FIS) first recognized it as a sport in 1979, held the inaugural World Cup series the following year and spearheaded the first world championship in 1986. Mogul and aerials were added to Winter Olympics in the mid-1990s, with mogul competitors debuting in the 1992 Albertville Games and aerial following two years later at Lillehammer.

Lake Placid and Wilmington have hosted the annual championship for 27 years in a row and it has become one of the most high-profile events on the regionÕ s winter event schedule.

montÕ s award winning chef and tournament bass fisherman, Jimmy Kennedy will provide game cooking demonstrations Saturday starting at 3 p.m. You can even learn how to hunt for wild mushrooms with Ari Rockland- Miller. DonÕ t miss the Fourth Annual Celebrity Whitetail Symposium Saturday at 1 p.m. or the Vermont NWTF Vermont ChampionÕ s Turkey Hunting Symposium Saturday at 3 p.m.

With one in five Vermonters taking to the fields and streams and spending $300 million annually, hunting and fishing is very important to VermontÕ s culture and rural economy. Come join the celebration.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $3 for children and children under three are free. Show hours: Friday noon Ð 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. Ð 7 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. Ð 4 p.m.

Free Parking. A portion of the show proceeds benefit Camp-Ta-Kum-Ta. For more information, the entire seminar schedule and seminar speaker information visit yankeeclassic.net or call 802-238-7501.

18, and will be juried on Jan. 19. Artists may contact BluSeed Studios at 891-3799 or admin@bluseedstudios.org for a copy of the prospectus. Cash prizes and Honorable Mentions will be awarded at the discretion of the Juror.

Juror Linda Sweeney received her BA in Studio Arts from Chatham College and did post graduate work in two-dimensional art/pastel. She has exhibited extensively throughout the Northeast and has won numerous awards including Best in Show at BluSeedÕ s 2013 Abstraction competition.

The exhibit runs Jan. 24 through Feb. 23 with a meet the artists opening reception Jan. 24 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Ò ItÕ s a huge deal for us,Ó said Jon Lundin, a representative of ORDA, the state facility that hosts the competition. Ò ItÕ s a great way for Lake Placid, Wilmington and Whiteface to showcase everything that we have offer.Ó Athletes will compete in a series of events all week starting with the mogul competitions on Wednesday, Jan. 15, a week that will culminate with the aerials finals at the Olympic Jumping Complex on Saturday night.

Lundin said he expects a crowd of 4,000 to attend the bonfire-lit event replete with live music from local acoustic jam outfit Annie in the Water that will be broadcast nationally on NBC in an hour-long special. Ò Watching these athletes soar 60 feet in the air Ñ twisting, turning and doing somersaults Ñ is an unbelievable athletic achievement and is great to watch,Ó said Lundin.

Locally-based participants include four-time World Cup mogul champ and defending 2010 WomenÕ s Olympic Mogul Champion Hannah Kearney and womenÕ s aerial contender Ashley Caldwell.

Kearney, who grew up in Vermont and now lives and trains part of the year in Lake Placid, is attempting to become the first freestyle skier to win multiple Olympic gold medals. She won 16 straight mogul World Cups from Jan. 2011 to Feb. 2012 and finished second in last SaturdayÕ s Calgary World Cup. She competes this year while on the mend from sustaining severe injuries in an Oct. 2012 training accident in Zermatt, Switzerland, in which she broke two ribs and sustained several internal injuries. Kearney returned to the World Cup cir-

Adaptive skiing

Continued from page 1 Athletes compete using a point system, similar to the point system used in golf that allows an amateur golfer to compete on equal footing with a better golfer, depending on the degree of their handicap. Someone with a higher spinal injury, for example, would have their time lowered compared with an athlete who had a lower spinal injury, and thus more use of their abdominal muscles.

Blind skiers ski behind a sighted skier, who calls back information about direction and upcoming terrain. Biathletes use a standard biathlon rifle, fitted with a special laser sight. It emits a differing tone based on how close the shooter is to the bulls-eye. Ò The key for me is getting out in the woods in the winter. ItÕ s unparalleled,Ó said Patrick Standen, who skis in a specially made chair built from aircraft aluminum. Ò I get a special thrill from this activity.Ó Standen has been adaptive skiing for 14 years, and has been a driving force for organizing recreational programming and competitive opportunities for people with disabilities. He also competes in countless summer and winter sports, and is the co-founder and board president of the Northeast Disabled Athletic Association.

For David Leach, who has been competing in stand-up cross country skiing since 2011, the reward is similar. Ò The payback is enjoying the outdoors, and being with some really great people,Ó said Leach. When you get disabled, you can get down and out. This brings you back up.Ó Leach lost his lower leg in a motorcycle accident. As he skis around the Nordic Sports Complex at Mount Van Hovenburg, you only know heÕ s an adaptive athlete when he pulls up his right pant leg to show his specially made prosthetic.

The Empire State Games has embraced adaptive athletes, with competitions running in conjunction with the upcoming games. The US Paralympics National Nordic/Biathlon Ski Team will also be running a Paralympic Development Ski Camp at the Olympic Training Center and the Olympic Sports Complex. Athletes will stay in the Olympic Training Center and will train and compete at Sport Complex venues.

According to Jeff Erenstone, who operates Mountain Orthotics and Prosthetics in Lake Placid and Plattsburgh, some of the adaptive equipment can take months to build, and can cost between $2,000 and $5,000.

There are some production sit-ski chairs available, but the higher level athletes prefer to have one custom made.

Erenstone produces adaptive equipment for various athletes in both summer and winter sports and activities.

The Empire State Games will run from Feb. 6 Ð 9, at the Olympic Sports Venues in Lake Placid. A full schedule of events and venues can be found at www.empirestatewintergames.com. cuit last year and won six of 10 events including the World Championship.

Athletes start training on Monday and Tuesday (the public is welcome to attend), with mogul events kicking off in earnest on Wednesday at Whiteface. Aerial inspections and training start on Thursday at the Olympic Jumping Complex.

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Legalizing marijuana: Lets look at the facts

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week ago, the seemingly unthinkable happened: marijuana became legal in one of the United States: Colorado.

Today, the governor of New York is rumored to be standing on the precipice of joining 20 other states plus the District of Columbia in legalizing marijuana for medical purposes.

So far, so goodÉ no bodies are littering the street, no crimewaves are crashing on ColoradoÕ s shores, nothing.

In the wake of Colorado, and in the midst of New YorkÕ s potential change, a frank conversation about marijuana prohibition in this country is long overdue. A conversation where neither side is vilified, nobody assumes a moral higher ground, and facts take precedence to conjecture and scare tactics.

In politics, and marijuana prohibition is as political an issue as there ever was, there is an age-old adage: follow the money. The money trail surrounding marijuana and its innocuous cousin hemp is lengthy. During the Colonial Era, every colony grew hemp. According to one report, hemp was the largest agricultural crop worldwide in 1883. The first laws against hemp in this country were pushed by the all-powerful cotton lobby in southern states. Hemp, with its myriad of industrial uses, directly threatened cotton and could be grown almost everywhere.

Over the intervening years, marijuana, and hemp by association, were made illegal both on the state and federal level, mostly on moralistic grounds. Laws prohibiting marijuana reached their first apex in the early 1970s, with both NixonÕ s war on drugs and New YorkÕ s Rockefeller Drug Laws. The 1980s and 1990s saw both laws and sentences for convictions continually ratcheted up and up. These are the facts. One of the areas we should discuss, again openly and honestly, is has this prohibition worked?

In 1937, it was estimated that some 55,000 Americans used marijuana. One recent study determined that 25 million Americans have used marijuana in the past year. A similar proliferation of the number of alcohol drinkers was seen during alcohol prohibition. ItÕ s estimated that during prohibition, there were more speakeasies in New York City than there are bars today. When alcohol prohibition was in effect, it also brought about a tremendous rise in organized crime and spin-off crimes like prostitution, illegal gambling, and narcotic trafficking.

People who associated with the speakeasies to drink were thus exposed to these other crimes.

Alcohol, because of prohibition, was the original gateway drug.

Today the United States incarcerates more people than any country in the world. Not the industrialized world, or the post-modern

world, but the world. We incarcerate about 716 people per 100,000 in population, and this number does not count people incarcerated in county jails. For perspective, Cuba incarcerates 510, Rwanda 492, and Russia 484 per 100,000.

The conversation should be had as to whether or not prohibition is working.

So with prohibition so deeply entrenched, who benefits from its continuation? More importantly, do these groups have any political clout?

The repeated wars on drugs waged by politician after politician have ushered in a golden age for police, and their unions, corrections, and their unions, and judges and prosecutors.

The prison-industrial complex in the United States, the largest in the world, would take a direct hit from an end of prohibition. Drugs, primarily marijuana, have fueled a 20-year boom in prison building and staffing. Likewise, from Nixon, through Reagan, Clinton and both Bushes, putting Ò cops on the streetÓ has been a rallying cry, and pumping officers and money into police agencies has been the result. Would any of these groups have the political clout to balk at the idea of ending prohibition?

This leaves the real Ò Big ThreeÓ players in keeping prohibition in effect: alcohol, tobacco and pharmaceuticals.

LetÕ s face it, Americans will self-medicate to some extent. At the end of the day, or sometimes unfortunately in the middle, people will ingest chemicals to help take the edge off. This has been going on since the beginning of time.

Today, it is legally done with a drink or several at the end of the day; a cigarette for those so inclined, or a prescription for a Ò MotherÕ s Little Helper.Ó These three groups represent possibly the three most powerful lobbying groups in the United States. The pharmaceutical industry, for instance, has in the neighborhood of 1,300 lobbyists in Washington, D.C. alone. If prohibition was to be lifted, and Americans would produce their own self-medication, would these industries potentially suffer? Do they have reason now to pump millions of dollars into keeping prohibition in effect? This is another discussion that should be had.

Colorado ending pot prohibition has finally put the discussion of marijuana on the table, and Americans are discussing the topic en masse from a new perspective for possibly the first time, from a position where facts outweigh moral spin. You simply canÕ t legislate morality.

We applaud Governor Cuomo for putting the topic on the frontburner in this state as well.

Now we should let facts, and not special interest groups and political spin, rule the day. Ñ Denton Publications Editorial Board

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wage is increased so must the n last weekÕ s paper, our scale for other employees to be editorial board took a increased proportionately. stand on increasing the Our region has not only seen minimum wage. an exodus of employees leaving Making such an adjustment is the area, but also fewer private not nearly as easy as it sounds. employers also. As an employYes, with the pound of the gavel er, income to keep a business and swipe of the pen, a law can afloat has not been plentiful the be enacted to raise the minilast few years. Wage increases mum wage, but the effects on for staff have been hard to the economy and jobs would not Dan Alexander come by, with staff reductions have the effect many are looking Thoughts from and belt-tightening being a way to see.

Behind the Pressline of life over the last few years. It A drastic 45 percent increase would be great if the governin the minimum wage to $10.50 would be as much a shock to the economy as ment could mandate a 45 percent increase in sales to accommodate the mandated inthe Affordable Health Care Act is currently crease in wages, but our free market economy having on the state of health care in our country. Minimum wage is designed as an entry- doesnÕ t work that way. If a business cannot afford increased labor costs, they must look to level starting point. This country was built cut costs elsewhere or risk their lifeÕ s savings on capitalism and a supply and demand aptrying to hang on for better times. If neither of proach to the cost of everything. those options are viable, their last option is to You might say shame on employers who keep hardworking employees at minimum close their doors.

In my younger years, I worked at 85 perwage, but if there wasnÕ t an over abundance of supply -- in other words, employees will- cent of minimum wage as was allowed at the ing to fill those positions -- employers would time for students to earn some money, gain be forced to increase the wage in order to fill some experience in the workforce and learn those jobs and keep employees who have a the value of paying your own way. I learned quickly in my job at the supermarket bagging proven value. In turn, employees need to ungroceries that performance was my ticket to derstand that minimum wage is an entry-level improved hours, wages and opportunities. job that generally requires little skill. EmployOur system must never lose sight of that simees take these jobs to develop skills that will ple and basic principle. allow them to seek higher paying positions.

I would strongly support improvements Many companies have positions that can be handled by those with few skills and are will- to the minimum wage laws provided it was fair to both employer and employee. It must ing to operate with a revolving door of people coming and going. Their business plans are also provide incentive that encourages both employer and employee to advance equally. built on the premise that anyone can do the Employers should not be allowed to keep emjob and they will not pay more than the miniployees on a minimum wage for any longer mum required by law because even the most than 18 months. If the employee hasnÕ t proven talented person canÕ t do the labor-intensive job much better regardless of how long they their worth in that period of time, the employer would be forced to either raise the wage to choose to retain the position.

Now before you tar and feather me, please the next mandated level or cut the employee loose to find a job they could excel at with an understand my point. The major problem with minimum wage is that it hasnÕ t kept pace employer who valued their employment.

There are employers who value and reward over the years and it can’t be fixed all at once hard work and initiative. There are also emwithout upsetting the economy and having ployers who take advantage of their employdevastating affects on the workforce.

New York, Vermont and other states have ees. There are also employees who squander taken the right approach to the minimum opportunities given them. No rule of law will ever substitute for those who chose to game wage issue by not waiting for the federal govthe system nor should the rule of law reward ernment to act. These states adopted modest adjustments each year to provide employers those who look to do any less than their very the opportunity to adjust the rates of the prodbest, be they employer or employee. ucts and services they offer in order to accomDan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton modate the increased wages. It also allows Publications. He may be reached at dan@denpubs. for accommodation up the line so as the base com.

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Friday, Jan. 10 LAKE PLACID — Gallery opening for “Phone Art: Communicating Through the Air” at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts (LPCA). 5pm, call 518-523-2512 for detailed info.

PLATTSBURGH — Twittle. 10pm. Ridley’s 37 Court Street. 518-324-2200 for info.

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PLATTSBURGH — Hayley Jane and The Primates will perform. The Monocle, 7pm. 7 Protection Ave. 518-563-2222 for details.

SARANAC LAKE — Reception for “Down on the Farm”, an exhibit featuring farms, barns and anything related to rural living. 5-7pm, all are welcome. Includes refreshments. Adirondack Artists Guild, 52 Main Street. Runs ‘til Mon, Feb 3.

Saturday, Jan. 11 CHAMPLAIN — The Northern Lights Square Dance Club is set to boogie down at the Northeastern Clinton County School (NCCS) from 7:30-10pm with caller Bob LaBounty and cuer Carl Trudo. 103 Route 276. Enter at back of school. Call 518-2366919 for more info.

ESSEX — Start the weekend out on a limber note with Saturday yoga at Lake Champlain Yoga & Wellness. 10-11:15am with instructor Michelle Maron. Call 518727-7014 for details.

LAKE PLACID — Singer/songwriter Maribyrd to perform with bluegrass outfit Byrdgrass at BBQ joint Smoke Signals, 9pm. No cover. 2489 Main St. Call 518-5232271 for more info.

Image: “Abandoned Ray Brook Farm,” photograph on metal by Eleanor Sweeney.

Down on the Farm, Fri, Jan 10

SARANAC LAKE — Since its inception in 1997, over 30 regional fine artists have participated in the Adirondack Artists Guild and the work displayed in the gallery, say the curators, continues to express the vitality and quality of fine art in the Adirondacks.

Operating as a cooperative membership that shares costs, chores and collaborative input, visitors to the Saranac Lake creative center can often find members at work in the gallery, from painting to organizing to simply enjoying good conversation with friends.

Tonight marks the opening reception of their latest exhibit “Down on the Farm”, a showcase featuring farms, barns and anything related to rural living.

5-7pm, all are welcome to attend and learn more about how each of the local guild’s 14 members came up with their unique interpretations of rustic living.

Includes refreshments. 52 Main Street. Runs ‘til Mon, Feb 3.

Vermeer & Music, Sat, Jan 11

LAKE PLACID — Lake Placid Center for the Arts (LPCA) to begin new Exhibition OnScreen film series with Vermeer & Music: The Art of Love and Leisure, a cinematic depiction of screen images from the new Vermeer room at the Metropolitan Museum of Art that features all five of the museum’s Vermeer paintings hanging together for the first time. Also featured are galleries in Washington, Amsterdam and the Hague paired with commentary that seeks to explore masterpieces such as the iconic ‘Girl With the Pearl Earring’ as well as to probe the life of the man who created them. 1pm, $12/5 (adults/ students).

LAKE PLACID — Join the Bookstore Plus in Lake Placid for their Second Saturday Storytime. Today’s topic: polar bears with stories and a craft. 10am, free. For more info, visit thebookstoreplus.com or call 518-523-2950. 2491 Main Street.

LAKE PLACID — You may remember the Dutch painter Johan Vermeer from such masterpieces as “The Milkmaid,” “The Girl With the Pearl Earring” and his other famous depictions of tranquil domesticity. See sidebar for detailed event info. Tickets are available by calling the LPCA Box Office at 518-523-2512 or by visiting them online at lakeplacidarts.org.

LAKE PLACID — Winter Trails Day is a nationwide, family friendly event allowing kids and adults the opportunity to try snowshoeing and crosscountry skiing for free with the goal of helping participants discover winter sports and their benefits.

Approximately 11,000 participants in 100 locations will get out on the snow at this year’s event. Heart Lake Program Center, Adirondak Loj. 10am-8pm, free.

PERU — St. Augustine Knights of Columbus Council 7273 will host a spaghetti dinner to raise funds for charity. All you can eat spaghetti, salad, Italian bread and desert. 4:30-6:30pm, $7.50/$2.50 (adults/kids). Free for kids five and under, $20/family maximum. Take-outs available.

PERU — Benefit dinner to raise funds for the Sussdorf Family for medical expenses. Includes silent auction, 50-50 bake sale, raffle, magician, live music and more. Murphy’s Bar, 1pm. $5. To donate auction items or money, call 518-536-2612.

225 Route 27B. PLATTSBURGH — Strange Brew, 11pm. Olive Ridley’s 37 Court Street. 518324-2200 for info.

PLATTSBURGH — The Snacks will perform. The Monocle, 7pm. 7 Protection Ave. 518-563-2222 for details.

SARANAC LAKE — Non-profit community center Adirondack Carousel to host a book signing and reception for the release of the the “First Annual Adirondack Carousel Coloring Book,” a project designed and illustrated by youth artists from the Saranac Lake High School’s Drawing and Painting Class under the direction of teacher John “Doc” Ward. The 32-page coloring book includes illustrations of each of the center’s 24 animals carved for the Carousel including the fully handicap accessible Chris Craft boat. 11am-1pm, 2 Depot Street. For more info, contact 518891-9521 or visit adirondackcarousel.org.

Image: Cast members of Legally Blonde: The Musical share a moment on Broadway in 2011.

Legally Blonde Auditions: Sun, Jan 12

ELIZABETHTOWN — Elizabethtown Social Center to hold auditions for its 2014 production, Legally Blonde: The Musical. Music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe. From the organizers: “Based on the novel Legally Blonde by Amanda Brown and the 2001 film of the same name, the show tells the story of Elle Woods, a sorority girl from California who enrolls at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend. She discovers how her knowledge of the law can help others, and successfully defends exercise queen Brooke Wyndham in a murder trial. Legally Blonde, the musical will be directed by Susan Hughes, with choreography by Karin E. DeMuro and musical accompaniment by Kerry Mero.” 1-5pm today and tomorrow from 6:30-9pm. Call 873-6408 to schedule a different time. Performances will be March 28–30. While the production is for students Grade 7 and up, all community members are invited to audition — the show features roles for all ages. Audition packets are available at the Social Center or in the ELCS Music Room. Those auditioning will be asked to sing a song of their choosing and to read from the script..

Thursday, Jan. 16 ESSEX — Thursday Vinyasa/Flow Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 10-11:15 a.m. $12. 963-4300.

LAKE PLACID — Enjoy a relaxed evening of Broadway show tunes, classic jazz standards, popular oldies and more as the LCPA celebrates the tenure of Box Office Manager and local theatre fixture Matt Sorensen as he prepares to ship off to grad school. Organizers: “From Rogers & Hart, Gershwin and Sondheim to George Benson, Elton John and Josh Groban, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy.

Matt Sorensen will offer up a varied selection of tunes with accompaniment by NYC based musician, actor and cabaret performer Kenney M. Green. 7:30pm, $15 with all proceeds going towards Sorensen’s grad school expenses. Call LPCA Box Office at 518-523-2512 for reservations or purchase tickets online at lakeplacidarts.org.

WESTPORT — Westport Federated Church to host a Chicken & Biscuit Dinner.

Serving starts 4:30pm with take-outs available: $9/$4 (adults/children 12 and under). Support the local food pantry by bringing non-perishable food for the food basket. 6486 Main St. (Stone Church)

Friday, Jan. 17 LAKE PLACID — The Winter Games Memories & Memorabilia community event will be held at the High Peaks Resort from 5:30-9:30pm. This festival-style event is free and will include storytelling from regional historians alongside a public screening of a rare promotional film for the 1980 Olympic Winter Games in Lake Placid.

The event will feature a showcase of 1980 Winter Games memorabilia complete with “antiques roadshow”-style appraisers, documented by Mountain Lake PBS for an upcoming program to be aired shortly after the event. Those with 1980 Games collectibles are encouraged to bring them along. Contact Lori Fitzgerald at 518523-4411 or send her an email at lfitzgerald@highpeaksresort.com for more info.

PLATTSBURGH — Ashley Kollar and Liz Chaskey to perform. 37 Court Street.

518-324-2200 for info.

Saturday, Jan. 18 LAKE PLACID — The Lake Placid Center for the Arts to present encore screening of National Theatre Live’s Frankenstein starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller. $16/$14/$10 (adults/LPCA Members/students). Call LPCA Box Office at 518-523-2512 for tickets or purchase them online at lakeplacidarts.org.

PLATTSBURGH — North Country Cultural Center for the Arts (NCCCA) to present the second Silent Film Organ Concert in The Strand Theatre. Tonight’s flick: Buster Keaton’s 1925 comedy Seven Chances. Clark Wilson, one of the most prominent and recognized scorers of silent photoplays in America today, will be featured at the console. Organizers: “Wilson works exclusively with the organ in developing accurate and historic musical accompaniments as they were performed in major picture palaces during the heyday of the silent film.” 7pm, $25/$20/$15 (door/nonmembers/NCCCA members). Doors open at 6:30 pm. For ticketing and additional info, call 518-563-1604 or stop by the NCCCA during regular business hours: 23 Brinkerhoff St, closed on Mondays.

SARANAC LAKE — BluSeed Studios to host poetry reading, “Fire in the Stove Pipe,” an evening of winter poetry readings hosted by Craig Milewski alongside three young local poets, Jesse Patrick, Katie Trudeau and Mason Wagner. From the organizers: “These young poets have emerged through programs developed by the Adirondack Center for Writing and BluSeed Studios is the perfect venue for sharing their works with the community at a time of year when a person can get a little squirrely. Indeed, in the depth of an Adirondack winter, poetry can serve the community. Poems are like moments of illumination among quiet hours, jolting sparks in the darkness, or threads of calm sanity on the journey through winter.” All are warmly invited to this evening gathering to celebrate the fire: 24 Cedar Street, 7:30pm, $5 suggested donation. Call 518-891-3799 for more info.

WILLSBORO — Join the Willsboro Coffee House in celebrating their 20th season with acoustic folk singers Blanchard, Vicaro and Sonnet. Willsboro Congregational Church on Route 22. 7pm, $5/$2 (adults/kids). Includes refreshments. Call 518-963-7772 for more info.

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LAKE PLACID — Wing Chun Kung Fu Classes, 462 Averyville Lane, 10-11 a.m.

524-1834 or email ipmanwingchunlp@gmail.com.

CHAZY — Autism Alliance of NENY and Cumberland 12 to sponsor a “sensoryfriendly” showing of “Walking with Dinosaurs” at American Legion Post 769. Lights will remain on, sound will be turned down and there will be no previews. 10am, $9/$5 (kiddie combo). Cash or check only, 9509 State Route 9.

ELIZABETHTOWN — Elizabethtown Social Center will hold auditions for its 2014 production, Legally Blonde: The Musical, 1-5pm today and tomorrow from 6:30-9pm. Call 873-6408 to schedule a different time. Performances: March 28–30.

UPPER JAY — “January Jams” at the Upper Jay Art Center’s Recovery Lounge sees performers of all levels perform at the converted automobile factory. 2-6pm, call 518-946-8315 for details.

Monday, Jan. 13

UPPER JAY — “January Jams” at the Upper Jay Art Center’s Recovery Lounge sees performers of all levels perform at the converted automobile factory. Guests can expect dim lighting, old furniture and art exhibitions on the second floor.

2-6pm, call 518-946-8315 for details.

Monday, Jan. 20 ESSEX — Join Lake Champlain Yoga & Wellness for a Monday afternoon yoga session: 4-5:15pm. Call 518-727-7014 for details. .

Tuesday, Jan. 21

ESSEX — Join Lake Champlain Yoga & Wellness for a Monday afternoon yoga session: 4-5:15pm. Call 518-727-7014 for details.

LAKE PLACID — African Dance Class every Tuesday from January 7 thru March 4 at the LPCA Annex 7:30 - 8:30PM. $8 drop-in or $60 for entire series. Contact info: 518-791-9586.

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Wed, Jan. 22

LAKE PLACID — African Dance Class every Tuesday from January 7 thru March 4 at the LPCA Annex 7:30 - 8:30PM. $8 drop-in or $60 for entire series. Contact info: 518-791-9586.

ELIZABETHTOWN — Al-Anon Family Group for families and friends of problem drinkers to meet at the Hand House, 8273 River Street, noon - 1p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 15 To submit an item for publication go online to www.the-burgh.com or drop us an email at northerncalendar@denpubs.com.

For additional information, call Pete DeMola at 873-6368 ex 213.

SARANAC LAKE — BluSeed Studios, a non-profit organization that aims to offer space for experimental creative pursuits, is encouraging all artists and media to start submitting their abstract works today (‘til Saturday) for inclusion in “Abstraction,” their second annual juried art competition that will be juried on Sunday, Jan. 19 and potentially displaying beginning on Friday, Jan. 24. If you think you’ve got what it takes, contact the studio at 518-891-3799 or fire off an email to admin@bluseedstudios.org for a copy of the prospectus. Cash prizes and Honorable Mentions will be awarded at the discretion of Juror Linda Sweeney.

LAKE PLACID — The Lake Placid Public Library will offer a free intro to File Explorer and the iPad starting at 2pm. A tutorial on how to handle different kinds of Microsoft files, save them and find them again will be offered by Chris Lawrence from 10am ‘til noon; the iPad segment runs from noon ‘til 2pm and is set to cover the basics, from downloading apps to maximizing speed and memory and setting up accounts. Free. To register, call 523.3200.

PLATTSBURGH — Open mic at the Monopole Restaurant. Poets, musicians and comics welcome. 9pm, no cover. Visit monopole.org for food and drink specials. 7 Protection Ave. PLATTSBURGH — Open Mic Night at 6pm followed by DJ Skippy spinning requests for the rest of the night. Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court Street. 518-324-2200 for info.

ESSEX — Wednesday Multi Level Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 5:30-6:45 p.m. $12. 963-4300.

LAKE PLACID — Wing Chun Kung Fu youth classes for students age 12 and older, 462 Averyville Lane, 4:30 - 6 p.m. 524-1834 or email ipmanwingchunlp@ gmail.com

Friday, Jan. 24 PLATTSBURGH — Annual “Bling Fling Dinner” calls for attendees to don themselves in funky-and-flashy or gorgeous-and-glam. It’s a night to sparkle, say the organizers, the North County Chamber of Commerce. $60, 6pm. Westside Ballroom, 253 New York Road.

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Annual Winter Carnival button unveiled SARANAC LAKE Ñ Ò DoonesburyÓ cartoonist Garry Trudeau has released his button design for the 2014 Saranac Lake Winter Carnival.

Using the Winter CarnivalÕ s designated theme Ò Celtic Carnival,Ó TrudeauÕ s illustration shows Ò DoonesburyÓ character Duke playing the bagpipes. Trudeau, who was raised in Saranac Lake, has been creating the Winter Carnival button design since 1981.

Learn more about Ò DoonesburyÓ at doonesbury.slate.com.

The Winter Carnival buttons will be for sale at merchants throughout the Village of Saranac Lake early next week. The buttons cost $4 each.

The merchants selling buttons in Saranac Lake are Ace Hardware, Adirondack Bank, Adirondack Daily Enterprise, Adirondack Liquor, AmandaÕ s Village Motel, Ampersound, Bear Essentials Apparel, Belvedere Restaurant, Blue Line Sports, Blue Moon CafŽ , Captain CookÕ s, Community Bank, Eco Living, First Niagara Bank, Fusion Market, Goody GoodyÕ s, HydeÕ s, K&E Enterprises, KinneyÕ s, Lakeview Deli, Maurice Hair Salon, McKenzie’s Grille, NBT Bank, Post Office Pharmacy, Rice Furniture, Rusty Nail, Saranac Lake Adult Center, Saranac Lake Chamber of Commerce, Saranac Lake Discount Liquor, Saranac Village at Will Rogers and Waterhole. The merchants selling buttons in Bloomingdale are Blooming Market and NormanÕ s Store.

The buttons will also be sold during Winter Carnival on Jan. 31 Ð Feb. 9 at its headquarters and are available through mail order by sending a check payable to Ò Saranac Lake Winter Carnival CommitteeÓ to Barb Martin, 230 Broadway, Saranac Lake, N.Y. 12983. Past Winter Carnival buttons are also available for $5. For more information contact Barb Martin at 891-2382. There is an additional cost for shipping based on quantity of buttons ordered: 1-5 - $3, 6-9 - $5, 10

In addition, Bear Essentials Apparel is the first licensee of the new Winter Carnival logo and has produced their own merchandise which is available at their Saranac Lake store. Items include baseball hats, fleece hats and t-shirts, all with the brand new logo in full color.

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Winter Carnival buttons are one of the longest-running traditions at the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival. The buttons are collected by residents and visitors every year and have a devoted following of those who enjoy capturing a piece of Winter Carnival history.

In addition, the committee is offering official Winter Carnival merchandise for sale which features the new logo. Items include fleece hats, enamel pins, embroidered patches and stickers. Items are currently available on consignment at Ampersound (52 Main Street) and Bear Essentials Apparel (97B Main Street), both in Saranac Lake. Ò This is a very exciting year for Winter Carnival with the new logo on many different types of merchandise. People are responding very positively to the logo and the demand for the new merchandise has been high,Ó said Eric Foster, chairman for the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Committee.

Official merchandise will also be sold during the Winter Carnival, with all proceeds from the sales of official merchandise benefit the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival.

Guide Boat Realty, LLC and Cape Air have been announced as official sponsors of the fireworks ceremonies for the 2014 Saranac Lake Winter Carnival.

The opening fireworks display on Feb. 1 will be sponsored by Cape Air, while long-time fireworks sponsor Guide Boat Realty returns to sponsor the closing fireworks ceremony on Feb. 9.

The fireworks displays are well attended and a crowd favorite during the Winter Carnival. The displays are particularly dramatic since they take place behind the iconic Ice Palace. Ò We are thrilled that Guide Boat Realty and Cape Air are sponsoring the fireworks displays,Ó said Cynthia Martino, vice president, fundraising chair, for the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Committee. Ò These are two of the most significant events for Winter Carnival, coinciding with the lighting of the ice palace to kick-off the festival, and the Storming the Palace ceremony to mark the end.Ó The Winter Carnival Committee is actively seeking sponsors. Sponsors are featured in the Winter Carnival program book, website and Facebook page, as well as at the sponsored event. To become a sponsor, contact Cynthia Martino at cynthiamartino@ verizon.net or (518) 891-5197. Ò Without the generous support of Guide Boat Realty, Cape Air and all of our sponsors, Winter Carnival would not be possible,Ó Martino said. Ò Their generosity is the foundation of our success in keeping this time-honored tradition alive.Ó

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Racing for everyone, with everyone in the race

B

y all appearances, the winter season is here to stay. Despite the usual thaws, and a few occasional bouts of rain, the winter of Ô 13-Õ 14 has been relatively normal and just plain, old cold.

The snow has come and gone, and enough of the white stuff stuck around long enough for most skiers and snowshoers to have a good go at it.

The hard water anglers have been on the ice covered lakes and ponds for nearly two weeks already, and they largely seem happily content.

Reports continue to trickle in with tall tales of big fishtails, including some photos of the monster pike taken from Great Sacandaga Lake, some nice salmon from Lake Clear and an unexpectedly large, lake trout that was taken from a lake that shall remain nameless.

Unfortunately, there is only limited snow cover in the woods after last weekÕ s rains and in many areas the recent ice storm left trails crisscrossed with downed saplings and scattered branches Until the next snowfall, some of the best opportunities will be found ski skating, or just simply skating across the local snow covered lakes and ponds.

With the potential for a few inches of fresh snow on the way, there may also be some skiable trails available on a few local Fire Truck Trails especially in and around the St. Regis/Paul Smiths area. However, crampons should still be considered standard equipment for all travelers.

The Chilly Saranac Sixers On Dec. 21, the ever frosty village of Saranac Lake launched the latest round of the Saranac Sixers Campaign while hosting the inaugural edition of the Winter Sixers and the Ultra Winter Sixers.

The Ultra Winter Sixers in attendance were composed of a certain set of individuals who obviously enjoy traveling up, over, down and through some of the most tortuous terrain the local mountains have to offer, in all sorts of weather.

The Sixer Campaign is the brainchild of Saranac Lake Mayor Clyde Rabideau, who fostered the idea in an effort to bring visitors to town and spur on a bit of additional tourism. The effort has been very well received, with merchants offering special deals for participants featuring licensed Sixer products which include local wine, beer and clothing.

The weather pattern that greeted the climbers who had gathered to attempt the inaugural kickoff of the Saranac Sixer Campaign last spring, was nearly identical to the weather conditions that greeted the Winter Sixers last week, although the heavy rains during the spring event were much tougher to deal with due to the heavy runoff.

A crew of hardy, runners, climbers and similarly minded mountain masochists departed Berkley Square in downtown Saranac Lake in the darkness of the early morning hours as they spread out to tackle six local peaks, ranging in elevation from a mere 2,452 feet on Mt. Baker, which requires a 1.8 mile round trip to the remaining peaks including McKenzie Mountain at 3,861 feet, with a 10-mile round trip hike, and Ampersand Mountain at 3,261 followed by Scarface Mountain at 3,088 feet elevation, Haystack at 2,874 feet and St. Regis Mountain in Paul Smiths, which stands at 2,865 feet.

The morning of the event dawned with cold temperatures, winds and a combination of snow and freezing drizzle as Saranac Lake Mayor Clyde Rabideau launched the inaugural group off to the local trails in the dimming darkness of a bracing Adirondack morning.

The first group of Winter Sixers to finish included Caleb Strong of Victor, NY; who finished in a time of 9:55 and set a new Ultra Sixers speed record for the climb by knocking over an hour of

the original record.

Strong was followed by Loring Porter of Lake Placid, NY; who finished in a time of 10:59. Porter became the original Ultra Saranac Sixer when he topped the field at the inaugural event in May by finishing in a time of 10 hours, 22 minutes.

Rounding out the field of top finishers were 3. Kyle Forbes Bissell, West Salem, MA; 10:59, 4. Kyle Dash, Paul SmithÕ s, NY; 11:06, 5. David Gomlak, Lake Placid, NY; 12:45, 6. Alistair Fraser, Florida, NY; 14:26 and 7. Neil Luckhurst, Laval, QC, Canada.

Many of the hardy crew who attempted to become Winter Sixer left town in the cold darkness of the morning to tackle the peaks and they returned in the darkness of a cold, and blustery evening.

Climbing for a Purpose While peak bagging may not be for everyone, the Sixer Campaign has proven to be an exciting and sociable event that continues to bring visitors to the local communities.

Although some critics may complain about the competitive aspects of peak bagging and the potential for damage caused by the overuse of a fragile resource; I believe the positive benefits of the Sixer Campaign concept will far outweigh the negatives.

Participants can attempt a variety of achievements with a Sixer finishing up all six peaks, and Ultra 6’ers completing all six peaks in a 24-hour time span. Winter 6Õ ers are those who complete all six peaks during the winter season, and Family 6Õ ers will do it all as a family.

The effort has also spawned a notable contingent of local youth who have taken up the challenge. When local youth get involved and learn to utilize the local environment for a positive purpose, they learn to appreciate their surroundings.

When this happens, the local landscape takes on a new purpose and it is considered to be of value. When the land is perceived as having value, it is more likely to be utilized, appreciated and protected.

Stewardship of the land is the next natural step in this progression, and this type of non-consumptive recreation is easily expanded especially in an area that is literally brimming with natural potential for fishing contest, natural inventory events, bird counts, bike/hike/swim triathlons, and more.

The Adirondack Canoe Classic offers a prime example of how a regional outdoor sporting event can benefit a variety of small communities by drawing them all together for a shared positive purpose.

Every community along the route has the potential to show off their hospitality to a group of traveling athletes, and their families.

The idea of making a competition out of climbing can be easily adapted to paddling events participating on the local rivers or lakes, or mountain biking event that are contested along the back roads, or skiing or snowshoe events utilizing the connecting trails between communities such as the Jackrabbit Ski Trail from Keene to Paul Smiths or a similar potential course for skiers along the old railroad route from Lake Placid all the way to Old Forge.

We need to have our youth involved, as they have the potential to be the next generation of stewards. If they learn how to play in their own backyard, the lands will be of value and they will make efforts to protect them In the process, everyone will be healthier and happier as a result.

Adirondackers are not simply a group of independent communities scattered about in the mountains, we are a group of communities that are defined by these mountains and by the lands we chose to settle.

And though our communities are unique, we all share a special bond with the land, the weather, the natural resources and especially with each other. We live here by choice, nobody forced it upon us. It is this fact that proves we all knew how to make at least one good decision.

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

Meadow Hackett from Ray Brook celebrates the climb on the summit of St. Regis Mountain, while knocking off another one of the Saranac Sixers.

What about the Birds?

M

y last column dealt with feeding deer and it sparked some interest, in at least one reader.

Earlier this week, I stopped at a local store for my morning fix of strong black coffee when I was asked by a reader about birds. Can I feed birds?

With the freezing rain we have had lately, the birds

By Rich Redman will definitely need our help. Ice has coated all the plants and getting the seeds off plants and scratching at the ground for seed is nearly impossible. At our place the frozen snow and ice coating on the ground is around 2 inches thick and I can walk on top of it in many places. I have noticed numerous birds around our feeder outside my morning coffee window, gleaning whatever they can find.

Having natural food sources is great and preferred. Leaving headed out grasses and grains along with corn, will supply many a wild bird with food. Small property owners can plant sunflowers along fences, mixed in with grains and other wild foods for birds. Plant a wild food garden! The foods may not last all winter, so supplementing them may be needed.

Make sure you de-ice your bird feeder and have an ample supply of food available. Frozen birds are great in the freezer, but not at the frozen feeder.

Seeds of all sorts, like sunflowers, corn, wild bird seed and scratch feed will work. Wild birds will get grit from the side of the road, but having some near a feeder is always a good idea. The grit helps the bird breakup the food and digests it. I checked out Wikipedia on this so you get the facts, here you go, quoted directly from the source!

Gizzard stones 101!

Some animals that lack teeth will swallow stones or grit to aid in digestion. All birds have gizzards, but not all will swallow stones or grit. The birds that do, employ the following method of mastication:[2] Ò A bird swallows small bits of gravel that act as Ô teethÕ in the gizzard, breaking down hard food such as seeds and thus helping digestion.Ó (Solomon et al., 2002).

These stones are called gizzard stones or gastroliths and are usually round and smooth from the polishing action in the animalÕ s stomach. When too smooth to do their required work, they may be passed or regurgitatedÓ .

There you have it, the real deal on gizzard stones!

Turkeys will be having a tough time this year so you may even see them popping up around the bird feeder a lot earlier than usual. You may need extra food on hand to handle the extra demand.

New York allows manure to be spread in the winter so turkeys will be able to pick through spread manure. When the tractor fires up, it is the dinner bell for turkeys, especially this year. Vermont has stopped all winter spreading of manure and from what I hear; it may have an effect on their turkey population.

Farmers will be seeing turkeys in feed bunks eating the corn in the silage. They will become a nuance. The farmers wonÕ t be happy about that, but the turkeys are survivors and go where the picking is nutritious and easy.

If you enjoy having birds around, plan ahead and grow the natural feeds like grains and sunflowers for winter that will carry them through. In years like this however, we need to go to the backup plan of supplemental feed to help keep them alive. You can purchase both grit and wild bird feed, along with cracked and whole corn at local feed stores.

Check with a local farmer, they may have corn or other seed they can sell you. Support your local farmer. Farmers are feeding a lot more than just us!

We have always had a bird feeder to help the birds, but so far this year it will be a survival feeder.

Conservation

Conversations

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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CRANBERRY LAKE 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. $155,000. 518-359-9859 TURNKEY FAMILY CAMP FOR SALE. Beautifully Finished Cabin on 5 Acres, Woodsand Nice Lawn, Quiet Country Road, Stocked Fishing Pond & Guest Cabin. On Snowmobile Trail. Only $69,995.

Call 1-800-229-7843 or visit www.LandandCamps.com

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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 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

MUSIC UPRIGHT PIANO Norris & Hyde upright piano free to good home. Needs tuning, but otherwise in fair-good condition. $0 joanneweiss@charter.net

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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 LIMITED L I A B I L I T Y COMPANY (“LLC”) Name: Zeke's Pub LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on 11/18/13 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: 3922 NYS Route 22, Willsboro, NY 12996 . Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

VN-12/7-1/11/20146TC-52168 ----------------------------NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION OF LS MARINA LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 11/15/13. Office location: Essex County.

LLC formed in DE on 11/14/13. NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: Michael Damp, 2210 Saranac Ave., Lake

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

BOATS 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.

1980 18 1/2 FT. Century Cuddy Cabin, 120 HP I/O, trailer, GPS depth finder, down rigger, plus. $2400 OBO. 518-963-8220 or 518 -569-0118

Placid, NY 12946, principal business address. DE address of LLC: c/o The Corporation Trust Co., 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Sec. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901.

Purpose: all lawful purposes.

VN-12/7-1/11/20146TC-52173 -----------------------------

2001 SUPRA SANTERA low hrs., mint cond., great ski wake board boat, beautiful trailer included, $19,500. 518-891-5811

rant.

VN-12/14-1/18/20146TC-56695 -----------------------------

ADIRONDACK SURVEYING PLLC, Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/22/13.

Office Location: Essex County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 2276 Saranac Ave., Lake Placid, NY 12946. Purpose: to engage in the profession of Land Surveyor.

VN-12/14-1/18/20146TC-52183 ----------------------------

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC): Name: HERITAGE PROPERTIES OF THE ADIRONDACKS, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/26/2013. Office location: Essex County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: C/O HERITAGE PROPERTIES OF THE ADIRONDACKS, LLC, P.O. Box 351, 7 School Street, Essex, NY 12936. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

Latest date upon which LLC is to dissolve: No specific date.

VN-12/14-1/18/20146TC-56712 -----------------------------

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF M. SINGHANARATHA LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/02/13. Office location: Essex County.

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

SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 272 Mill Pond Dr., Lake Placid, NY 12946. Purpose: Own and operate a restau-

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: WHITTEMORE LOGGING LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/20/13. Office location: Essex County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process

to the LLC, c/o Gerald Whittemore, P.O. Box 96, Lewis, New York 12950. Purpose: For any lawful purpose VN-12/14-1/18/20146TC-56714 ----------------------------NORTHLINE ENERGY, LLC NOTICE OF FORMATION of a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC): DATE OF FORMATION: The Articles of Organization were filed with the New York State Secretary of State on December 13, 2013.

NEW YORK OFFICE LOCATION: Essex County AGENT FOR PROCESS: The Secretary of State is designated as Agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC to 15 School Lane, AuSable Forks, New York 12912.

PURPOSE: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

VN-12/21-1/25/20146TC-57528 ----------------------------JARDIN Y. PAPEL, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/6/2013.

Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 155 Parkside Dr., Lake Placid, NY 12946, which is also

CLASSIC 1973 CAMARO, 350 Auto, V-8 Engine, original 55,000 miles, $12,000, very good condition 518-359-9167.

Call: (518) 359-9167

HEAVY EQUIPMENT

1968 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 1977 156 GLASTRON Boat with 70 HP Johnson motor, with trailer, excellent condition. $2500. 518359-8605

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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

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2006 MINI COOPER, 5 spd, 2 dr. New tires, brakes & exhaust. Dual sunroof, leather interior, excellent condition. Comes w/warranty if wanted. $8500 OBO. Call: (518) 524-6709 the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

VN-12/28-2/1/20146TC-57614 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF H U N K I N S HOLDINGS, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/17/13.

Office location: Essex County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, Betty Hunkins, 17 Balanced Rock Way, Lake Placid, NY 12946. Purpose: any lawful activities.

VN-1/4-2/8/2014-6TC57619 ----------------------------ANN B KNOX CABIN LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/11/2013.

Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Briggs Norfolk LLP, 2296 Saranac Ave., Lake Placid, NY 12946. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Principal business location: 56 Perch Pond Ln., Newcomb, NY 12852.

VN-1/11-2/15/20146TC-57642 --------------------------MACE CHASM FARM, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 2/6/2012. Office in

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Gehl Skidsteer loader. Gas, 4 cyl Industrial Ford engine, 1/2 yard bucket, good shape, 4 WD $5000; Industrial Cap w/lockable tool boxes on both sides for a 8' Pickup box. Also has a rotating light on top w/ roof rack. Cost $2200.00 sell for $850.00. 518643-8434

2010 HONDA STATELINE 1500 Miles, Black, Factory Custom Cruiser, 312 CC $7,800 518-5698170

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

SSNY shall mail copy of process to 810 Mace Chasm Rd., Keeseville, NY 12944.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

VN-1/11-2/15/20146TC-57643 ----------------------------TAX COLLECTORíS NOTICE I, the undersigned Collector of Taxes in and for the Town of Keene, Essex Co., New York have received the Tax Roll and Warrant for the collection of taxes fro the year 2014.

I will sit at the following named place during the month of Jan. for the purpose of collecting taxes from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon on Tues., Wed. and Thurs. at the Town Hall, 10892 NYS Route 9N, Keene, New York.

Taxpayers have the option of paying taxes with an installment plan with 4 payments.

Contact the undersigned tax collector for the details and amounts of each installment.

Beginning Feb. 1, 2014, 1% will be added, beginning March 1, 2% will be added and April 1 an additional 3% will be added until the County Treasurer orders the Tax Books closed.

Second notices will be mailed for delinquent taxes on or after March 3 but not later

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 2002 COACHMAN MIRADA self contained, 24,840 miles, clean & runs great, Asking $16,800. 518846-7337

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than March 16.

Donna Reed Austin Tax Collector Town of Keene Dated: Dec. 29, 2013 VN-1/11-1/18/20142TC-57640 ----------------------------R E G I O N A L W O R K F O R C E INVESTMENT BOARD MEETING SARANAC LAKE – The Regional Workforce Investment Board will meet in conjunction with the North Country Workforce Partnership at 8:30 am on Friday, January 10th, 2014 in the Large Conference Room of the A d i r o n d a c k Educational Center in Saranac Lake, NY. Please call 518-5614295 x 3071 for agenda information. This meeting is open to the public.

VN,AJ,-1/11/14-1TC57646 ----------------------------PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Town Law Section 181[3][a] the Westport Fire Commissioners will hold their 2014 Organizational Meeting on Tuesday January 21, 2014 at 7:00 PM with the regular meeting to follow at the Westport Town Hall, 22 Champlain Avenue, Westport, New York.

By Order of the Board of Fire Commissioners Westport Fire District/s/ Robin E. Crandall, Secretary

December 30, 2013 VN-1/11/2014-1TC57645 ----------------------------E L I Z A B E T H TO W N ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS has a vacancy for an alternate member of the board.Applicants must be residents of Elizabethtown and at least 18 years of age.

No previous government experience is needed.Meetings are held monthly. Training is provided.Send letter of interest, prior to 1/16/14, to George Onni, ZBA. PO Box 8 4 6 , Elizabethtown,NY 12932.

Or email George Onni at onnigeo@gmail.com VN-1/11/2014-1TC57648 ----------------------------LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the monthly meetings of the Elizabethtown Fire District Board of Commissioners shall be held on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 PM for the year 2014 at the Fire House on 22 Woodruff Lane, Elizabethtown, NY. January 6, 2014 Linda M. Wolf Fire District Secretary VN-1/11/2014-1TC57017 ----------------------------Fishing For A Good Deal?

Catch The Greatest Bargains In The Classifieds 1-518-873-6368 Ext. 201

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