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By Fred Herbst fred@denpubs.com HAGUE Ñ Hague will host its 41st annual Winter Weekend Feb. 14-16. Formerly known as the winter carnival, the event is held the weekend prior to PresidentÕ s Day in Hague. Activities will get under way Friday, Feb. 14, with the Snow Queen Pageant at the Hague Community Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, there will be a fi remen’s  breakfast  7  to  11  a.m.  at  the  Hague fi re house; the Rotary silent auction will also be 7 to 11 a.m. at the fi re  house. The  seventh  annual  chili  bake-off  will be held at 5 p.m. at the Hague fi re  house.  It  will  feature  chili,  salads,  hot  dogs,  refreshments,  raffl es  and  music.  Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children older than age 5. To enter a chili call Pat Hintze at 543-6502. Sunday, Dec. 16, the 16th annual Polar Bear Plunge will be held at 2 p.m. at the Trout House Village dock with registration at 1 p.m. The  Polar  Bear  Plunge  will  benefi t  the WOKO Big Change Round Up that  supports the Vermont ChildrenÕ s Hospital. Pledge sheets are available from the  Ticonderoga  Area  Chamber  of  Commerce, the Hague Community Center or by contacting Meg Haskell at mhaskell14@yahoo.com or at 585- 9890. For more information on the Hague  Winter Weekend contact the Hague Chamber of Commerce at 543-6441.

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Downtown group sets 2014 agenda Ti Montcalm Street Partnership schedules events By Fred Herbst

fred@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership is planning a number of events and projects this year designed to attract people to downtown Ticonderoga. Ò The Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership with its partner, the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce, continues to strive to promote activities, events and visual projects throughout the entire length of Montcalm Street,” Bob Dedrick, TMSP board member, said. Led by its design committee, the partnership is working to light LaChute Falls in Bicentennial Park this year. Ò We hope that our newest endeavor, to light the Bicentennial Falls, will come to fruition in the spring,” Dedrick said. The committee is also working with PRIDE to erect a services sign on Route 9N to attract people downtown. Other design committee projects for 2014 include streetscape improvements. Ò I am proud to be a committee chairperson in an organization striving to preserve, promote, protect and enhance the historic Montcalm Street corridor,” Joyce Cooper, TMSP design committee chairwoman, said. The Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership will again host its two major events, the Best Fourth in the North celebration and StreetFest. The 2014 Best Fourth in the North will be July 1-4 and will include live music and entertainment, amusement rides, games, food and vendors in Bicentennial Park as well as a parade and a fireworks display. The Best Fourth committee is chaired by Debbie Barber. The celebration costs between $25-30,000 with the majority of the funds being raised by the committee. Fund-raising events such as the annual Ti High Alumni Basketball Tournament, Best Fourth in the North Night at area businesses and a coin drop are planned. StreetFest will be held Saturday, July 26, with a variety of business specials, promotions and sidewalk sales as well as vendors, live music and entertainment, family activities, food and more. The StreetFest committee, chaired by Darlene Treadway and Leslie Midgley, is planning for the event. Businesses and vendors can get registration forms from the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce. All 2013 participants will be mailed a registration form for the event. The 2014 StreetFest will be held in conjunction with the “Ticonderoga, The First 250 Years” celebration. Chaired by John Bartlett, the groupÕ s promotions committee

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has a varied agenda. The annual WinterFest will not be held this year, but the panel is reviewing past events with hopes to returning WinterFest in 2015. A Community Clean Up Day is scheduled Saturday, May 17. The TMSP promotions committee will coordinate efforts. The promotions committee is also planning the annual Street Art project with an auction slated Thursday, Aug. 28, at the Best  Western Plus; HalloweenFest Friday, Oct. 31; a shopping effort to  help stock the Ticonderoga Food Pantry; and the annual North  Country Christmas Shopping & Dining Night in December. The Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership reorganized last year,  contracting  with  the  Ticonderoga Area  Chamber  of  Commerce for services and creating an executive board composed by  committee chairs with one additional board member. There is also a TMSP board of volunteers and downtown businesspeople. TMSP leaders want to expand participation in the organiza-

tion in 2014. People interested in serving on committees should contact  the  Ticonderoga  Area  Chamber  of  Commerce  office  at  585-6619. The  Ticonderoga  Montcalm  Street  Partnership  is  a  not-forprofit  organization  established  in  2007.  Its  mission  is  to  create  and  enhance  the  economic,  historic  and  social  development  of  TiconderogaÕ s traditional business district, employing the National  Trust  Main  Street  Center’s  guidelines  for  organization,  design, promotion and economic restructuring. Meetings are held monthly and volunteers are always welcome. Like the Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership on Facebook to stay up to date on TMSP events, news and more. For more information  on the TMSP visit www.timainstreet.org or contact the Ticonderoga  Area  Chamber  of  Commerce  at  585-6619,  go  online  at  chamberinfo@ticonderogany.com  or  stop  at  the  chamber  office  at 94 Montcalm St.


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Ticonderoga church to present seminars Financial, marriage programs planned By Fred Herbst

fred@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA — A local church has planned a pair of seminars designed to improve the quality of life for area residents. The Lakeside Regional Church, with campuses in Hague and Ticonderoga, will present financial planning and marriage seminars. Ò We believe the Bible has answers to help people deal with many of the problems they face today,” Pastor Skip Trembley said. “We feel we can help address a number of social needs.” Ò The Bible has principles to help people budget their money, build strong families, create vibrant and prosperous communities,” John Ockrin, church director of assimilation and operations, said. Ò We want to share those principles. We want to be a resource for people.” “Money Matters” will be a four-part seminar on personal finance. It will address issues such as financial goals, budgeting, debt, investing and more. The seminar will begin with the churchÕ s 10 a.m. service Sunday, Feb. 9, at the Best Western Inn in Ticonderoga and will continue the following Thursdays 6 to 8 p.m. at the church’s Ti campus, located at 106 Montcalm St. It is free and open to everyone. Todd and Kellie Bilow will facilitate the seminars, which are built around materials from Dave Ramsey, a financial author, ra-

dio host, television personality and motivational speaker. “The Art of Marriage” will be presented Friday and Saturday,  Feb. 14 and 15. It will include six, one-hour sessions addressing relationships, parenting and issues relating to marriage. The seminar will be led by John and Nancy Ockrin. John Ockrin is supervising psychologist at Saratoga Bridges, which serves people with developmental disabilities. The cost of the seminar is $45 a couple and includes all materials and lunch on Saturday. People can register for both seminars online at the church website, www.lakesideregionalchurch.org, or by calling the church at 543-4594. While  the  seminars  are  faith-based,  Ockrin  stressed  they  are  open to everyone. “We’re not going to talk Christian-ese,” he said. “We’ll present  material that people of all backgrounds will be able to put to use. “We see ourselves as agents of change,” he said. “We want to  have an impact on the community, we want to make it a better place.” Trembley believes the solutions to todayÕ s social ills lie in the Bible. Ò In our world it seems normal to be in debt, to have relationship problems, to have strife in families, to deal with addiction,”  the pastor said. “The Bible offers an opportunity to live an ‘unnormal’ life, to be happy.” Ockrin hopes people will attend the seminars. Ò There are many people who donÕ t believe a church can be relevant in culture today,” he said. “Our challenge is to show our  relevance.”

Trembley said the Lakeside Regional Church has plans to remain  active  in  the  community.  Several  other  projects  are  being  planned for 2014, he said, and the church will again participate  in the Ticonderoga Streetfest this summer. “There is much more planned for the months to come,” Ockrin said. Ò We are excited about the potential and power that exists in the word of God. We are committed to helping people to  take control of their lives, and make the necessary changes that  will literally transform our community into a safer and infinitely  more fertile environment for people to grow and prosper.   “We  are  convinced  that  people  are  hungry  for  change,”  he  said. Ò We believe that with targeted support and the right tools they will take action. And that such action, once begun, will inevitably lead to a flowering of opportunity, possibility and prosperity that will be the envy of our neighboring communities.”  Lakeside  Regional  Church  is  the  former  Hague  Wesleyan  Church.  It  holds  its  services  the  second  Sunday  of  each  month  at the Best Western Inn in Ticonderoga and other Sundays at the Hague church. Services are at 10 a.m. and are streamed online. The  Hague  Wesleyan  Church  became  the  Lakeside  Regional  Church about three years ago, Trembley said. The church membership  had  grown  to  include  people  from  Westport  to  Brant  Lake, so the Hague moniker no longer seemed appropriate, he said. Ò We see ourselves as a regional church and changed our name to reflect that,” Ockrin said. “Ticonderoga is the commercial center of the region, so we decide to open a campus.” The church has about 110 members, Trembley said.

Ti Area Chamber of Commerce plans mixer Trio to host Feb. 27 event TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce will have three hosts for the February After Business Mixer, which will be held Thursday, Feb. 27, 5:30 to 7 p.m. The mixer will be hosted by PRIDE of Ticonderoga, Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership and Vilardo Architecture at 111 Montcalm St., Ticonderoga. Sponsors providing door prizes will be International Paper Company, Stoney Lonesome B&B, Sugar & Spice Country Shoppe and the Wagon Wheel Restaurant. Ò We invite all Ticonderoga Area Chamber members and area business people to attend the February After Business Mixer,” Matthew Courtright, chamber executive director, said. Ò Not only is it a perfect opportunity to network and connect, but a chance to support other organizations and businesses within the Ticonderoga area. “It is not often that we have multiple hosts for one of our events,” he said. “In addition it is a wonderful opportunity for businesses and organizations to discuss common issues and concerns and provide this information to the chamber. We are truly excited to have three hosts for this year’s February After Business Mixer.” The chamber mixers provide a networking forum for area business people in addition to showcasing the site of the host as well as promoting the door prize sponsors. All area business people, chamber members and their employees are invited to attend. “PRIDE of Ticonderoga along with Vilardo Architecture and the Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership look forward to welcoming Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce members and the business community to 111 Montcalm St. in downtown Ticonderoga,” Sharon Reynolds, PRIDE executive director, said. “PRIDE is celebrating our 30th year servicing Ticonderoga and

the  surrounding  communities  in  the  area  of  housing  rehabili1984. tation, downtown revitalization and historic preservation and The Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership (TMSP) is a notcommunity development.”  for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization established in 2007. Its mission  PRIDE  of  Ticonderoga  is  a  non-profit  rural  preservation  is to create and enhance the economic, historic and social develcompany  established  in  1984  for  the  purpose  of  preserving,  opment of Ticonderoga’s traditional business district, employing  implementing, directing and effecting community development  the National Trust Main Street Center’s guidelines for organizathrough  the  securing  of  public  and  private  funds  for  housing  tion, design, promotion and economic restructuring. Meetings rehabilitation, economic development, historic preservation, are held monthly and volunteers are always welcome. community  planning  and  educational  programs.  PRIDE  works  Although an RSVP is not required, it is appreciated and can be  in  partnership  with  local,  county,  regional,  state,  and  federal  made by calling the TACC at 585-6619 or emailing chamberinfo@ governmental agencies, community-based organizations, busiticonderogany.com. ness and industrial groups, and  individuals  to  identify  specific  needs,  evaluate  funding options, develop strategies, prepare  funding  applications,  assist  with  fund  raising,  and  implement programs and projects to effect community development. Vilardo Architecture is an architectural practice specializing in vacation/lake homes, light commercial and renovations in the Lake George/Adirondack region and in Vermont. Vilardo Architecture was established by Joseph F. Vilardo as successor  to  Hoffman-Vilardo  Architects, Saratoga Springs, where he was the founding partner in  1991. Signature Lake George projects  include  Phase  I  and  II  of  the  Antlers  at  Diamond  Point,  Phases  II  and  III  of  the  Charles Tall residence and The Debara and Forrest Mars, Jr. residence. Vilardo, a registered architect  and  native  of  TiconThe Pub hosted the January Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce After Business Mixer. From left are deroga, has been practicing in Matthew Courtright, chamber executive director, Jenna Miller of The Pub and Molly Bechard, chamber the southeastern Adirondacks members services representative. and Lake George regions since


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Catholic Schools Week to be observed TICONDEROGA — Catholic Schools Week will be celebrated  at St. MaryÕ s School in Ticonderoga beginning on Friday, Feb. 7, with a school carnival. It will conclude ValentineÕ s Day with students delivering Valentines to shut-ins. A highlight of the week will be a Family Mass on Sunday, Feb.

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he family here at DenÒ DonÕ s commitment to the ton Publications lost company and our customers one  of  its  own  last  was never compromised. There week when our longest serving were times when Don might employee Don Drew passed not  leave  the  facility  for  three  away. days or more. I will always be Don died in the early mornindebted to the support and ing hours of Jan. 31 at the Horfriendship of Don Drew.” ace Nye Nursing Home. He During DonÕ s tenure, he witwas 77. nessed many changes and even Don  was  a  fixture  at  our  faced  some  hardships.  In  Nomain  offices  in  Elizabethtown,  vember of 1979, he was one of  where he was known for being  Don Drew poses with former the “eight in the attic” who bethe first to arrive and the last to  New York State Gov. George Pa- came trapped in the rising waleave. Sixteen or even 18 hour taki in May 2008. ters  of  a  flood  that  destroyed  shifts  were  not  uncommon  to  Denton’s  offices  on  Water  Don. Street, prior to today’s facility on Hand Avenue. He began his storied career in March of 1959  Then, in 1984, his 4 a.m. arrival at work Ñ and had at one time or another done it all here not at all uncommon for Don — helped thwart  from  delivering  newspapers  to  working  his  an arsonist in his tracks, sending him scurrying way into the position of production manager. from the building. It was later discovered that  He worked through a plethora of technologithe arsonist had left several alcohol-soaked pacal advances during his four decades here, from  pers in various locations throughout the buildthe age of hand setting lead type to offset printing with the intent of burning it to the ground. ing,  to  operating  sheet-fed  presses  to  today’s  Don  was  a  lot  of  things  to  so  many  people  modern web presses. here at Denton Publications, but he will mostly A  veteran  of  the  U.S.  Air  Force,  Don  was  a  be remembered as a fiercely loyal friend, an inself taught man, who prided himself in acquirspiration to his co-workers and a tremendous ing the skills needed to operate new equipment family man to his wife Sylvia and his three sons  that came along as the company grew and Scott, Mike and Matt. changed with the times. He then eagerly shared We here at Denton Publications owe a great that knowledge with new and existing employdebt of gratitude to Don. We would not be the  ees, helping the company grow into the success company we are today without his work ethic it is today. and forward thinking, which, for decades, has  Don  worked  under  three  owners,  first  han- kept us on the cutting edge of technology.  dling  offset  printing  duties  for  the  founder  of  In a special publication we produced to comDenton Publications William Denton Sr., then, memorate our 50th year in business in 1998, later  working  with  Bill  Denton  Jr.  after  he  as- Don, then 63, had absolutely no plans to call it sumed  the  helm  as  president  of  the  company  a career. and lastly under current president and CEO “I’m  just  not  the  retiring  type,”  Don  said  at  Dan Alexander. the time. Contacted in Florida, Bill Denton Jr. rememUnfortunately, a severe stroke a few months  bered the following about Don: “Don was one  later  made  the  decision  for  him,  and  Don  was  of  my  boyhood  friends.  He  joined  the  Denton  forced to retire. Publications  family  shortly  after  he  returned  He remained a presence nevertheless, particfrom his tour in the Air Force.  At that time the  ipating in company get togethers and stopping business consisted of just the Valley News, with  by weekly to reminisce and offer advice. my  father,  myself  and  Don  putting  the  paper  The company, he later said, would always be out every week.” a part of him. Denton lauded DonÕ s commitment to the DonÕ s legacy will live on here, every time the company and his tireless work ethic. lights are flipped on in the morning and every  Ò Don was an extremely hard worker and time  the  rhythmic  whirl  of  the  presses  can  be  could be found working in ‘the shop’ at almost  heard emanating from the rear of the building. any time during the day or night.” Rest  in  peace  Don.  As  the  song  “Go  Rest  Alexander also has fond memories of Don. High on That Mountain,” written and recorded  Ò Don Drew was the glue that held the pro- by country music artist Vince Gill, says: your duction  of  the  company  together  after  Bill  work here on earth is done. Denton, Sr. retired and right up until his unÑ Denton Publications Editorial Board timely illness in the late 90’s,” Alexander said.

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est surprise was that they didnÕ t e read about it in try to max the card out knowing the newspapers their  window  of  opportunity  and hear about would be short. Although I have it on the evening news all the no  way  of  knowing  how  much  time.  It’s  been  just  a  common  data  about  my  wife  and  I  they  story line we tend to tune out, were able to obtain, my worst especially if it never hits home. days may be just ahead. The  common  line  from  evApparently,  we  were  one  of  ery single person is always the the millions of recent card holdsame: I never thought it would Dan Alexander ers who had their data comprohappen to me. This is one of those  Thoughts from mised during the recent Christthings that happens to higher Behind the Pressline mas shopping season. profile  folks  or  people  who  are  We were lucky to have caught careless with the phone connections and do lots of online activities with un- it in time and canceled the account. Sadly, I don’t  get  to  the  post  office  box  as  regularly  savory sites. Identities and the data encompassing that as I should and even when I do, bills get set identity are stolen by cyberthieves by the mil- aside in the home office until I have time to sit  lions.  From  federal  agencies  to  Fortune  500  down and deal with them. Both are bad habcompanies, weÕ ve learned nothing online is its that will now be radically altered as I take safe.  When  a  cyberhacker  can  break  into  our  these  events  far  more  personally  than  I  have  governmentÕ s most secure sites, itÕ s only a in the past. In one respect, you feel somewhat  helpless. Short of using cash for all purchases,  matter of time until your number comes up. or subscribing to one those identity theft softWell, mine just did. As I opened by my Janware programs, I fear we’re not immune to beuary credit card bill, there it was sticking out ing hacked: itÕ s a crime in this day and age that like a bright red light on the statement: will continue to become more popular. YANTAIYZHENGYUANDAJIU SHANWhile  the  charges  were  removed  from  my  DONGYANTA CHN 01/02 YUAN RENMINresponsibility,, we all end up paying the price BI 3.200.00X0.165187500 (EXCHG RATE). Shockingly,  it  was  only  for  a  few  hundred  for the losses absorbed by the credit card comdollars. Perhaps among my charges followed  panies, banks and the establishments that accepted these payments. The thieves will alby  familiar  towns  like  Elizabethtown,  Plattsmost always be one step ahead of technology  burgh, Keeseville, Jay or Ticonderoga, they and with most of these high value crimes bethought we wouldnÕ t notice. ing  perpetrated  from  foreign  countries,  there  Upon speaking with the credit card company,  their  first  question  was,  “Do  you  have  is little US law enforcement can do as a deteryour cards in your possession?” Our response  rent. The best advice is awareness, make each was, Ò Why yes and weÕ ve never been to where transaction with caution, and regularly check ever that may be!” with your credit card company either online We were not told the location but we were told it was at a hotel and that our card was or through their automated phone system to review the charges placed on your account swiped in person by the person claiming to and take corrective action quickly should a be me. I would have to think the person using  the  card  looked  as  out  of  place  with  the  charge not be recognized as one placed by you or other card holders in your household. name Daniel Alexander as the charge did on my statement. Dan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton PubliThe  thieves  were  capable  of  putting  our  cations. He may be reached at dan@denpubs.com. information  onto  their  own  cards.  My  great-

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Lets talk about legalizing Engineering a great career medical uses of marijuana To the Times of Ti:

To the Times of Ti: I appreciate the editorial published in Denton Publications urging the public to examine the facts associated with proposals  to legalize marijuana. It was interesting to read that the first efforts to establish laws  against growing hemp Ñ which up until 1883 was the largest crop grown worldwide for its various uses in industry — were  pushed by the southern U.S. cotton lobby which wanted to curb competition. Who would have thought Ñ cotton. This editorial exhibited good research and insight as to who was and is behind such prohibition. Now, let’s talk about legalizing medical uses of marijuana. The  next step in the fight against legalization could very well involve  the drug manufacturers as you stated in the editorial. Medical  use  of  marijuana  definitely  involves  people’s  health  and our compassion as a country. Marijuana  can  provide  relief  from  many  chronic  syndromes,  including neurological conditions that have movement-disorder components.  Such  afflictions  include Alzheimer’s  disease,  ParkinsonÕ s disease, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy and seizure disorders, as well as symptoms endured by patients previously suffering  strokes.  This  extensive  list  possibly  could  include  more  syndromes, which we won’t know until bonafide research is allowed. Ingesting marijuana can also have a positive effect on people  afflicted with autism, as well as those undergoing chemotherapy. So,  one  would  wonder  why  drug  manufacturers  would  be  against it — but the fact is, they can’t patent marijuana, because  it’s not a manufactured chemical, it’s a naturally grown plant —  so not only can they not profit from manufacturing it, the medical marijuana would compete with drugs they already have on  the market for these disorders, but the marijuana wouldn’t have  the drugs’ side effects. Back to those who are suffering with these disorders. I’m sure  the last thing they would want to do is use medical marijuana to  get “high.” Also, the beneficial elements of the plant are primarily the other natural compounds in the plant, not the psychoactive THC component. But the basic question remains, who are we to deprive them of  relief and a sense of well-being? Donna Flanagan, DC Warrensburg

National Engineers Week is Feb. 16-22, which celebrates the positive contributions engineers make to society and is a catalyst for  outreach  across  the  country  to  kids  and  adults  alike.    Our  community knows all too well, how engineers play a critical role in our society’s infrastructure, after the closing of the Champlain  Bridge. I’d like to bring attention to a very successful local event that  highlights engineering principles and skills to young students. The seventh annual Ticonderoga School Student Model Bridge Competition was held on Dec. 14. It was sponsored by the Ticonderoga Kiwanis Club. Students from the Ticonderoga Middle  School, Ticonderoga High School, St. MaryÕ s School and Crown Point School participated in the event. Numerous local businesses,  like  Reale  Construction,  Denton  Publications  and  D.A.  Collins, sponsor this event because they recognize the great opportunity for our children to have an interest in science and math. Over the years of the event, the students continue to learn from  each other, designing and building stronger bridges. The middle school students build model bridges out of popsicle sticks during a 1-1/2 hour time limit and then load the bridge until it fails.  Eight of the 13 bridges carried over 50 pounds. The number of  teams participating continues to increase, while the results of the  loads that their bridges carry continues to improve as well. This year, 12 high school teams constructed bridges out of  balsam  wood.  The  winning  balsam  wood  bridge  carried  a  145-pound load. This event would never happen without all of the dedicated  volunteers  from  the  Ticonderoga  Kiwanis,  members  of  the  Ticonderoga Teachers Association and all the teachers who volunteered. A very big thank you goes to Graham Bailey, an engineer, who had the vision for the event and the commitment to make  sure the event happens year after year. If your child is considering a career, think of this. The average  engineerÕ s salary in 2011 was $99,738. Students graduating with an engineering degree from college were among the highest paid  in the class of 2013, averaging a  $62,000 annual salary. According to the U.S. Bureau  of  Labor,  the  field  of  engineering is expected to grow by 10 percent in the next 10 years. Engineering graduates experience a much more favorable  job  market  because  there  is such a demand for engineers  and it will only continue with a

growing global population and dwindling resources. The  American  Society  of  Civil  Engineers  (ASCE)–MohawkHudson  Section  does  offer  a  four-year,  $1,000  per  year,  scholarship to a graduating senior that intends to enroll in an educational  institution  majoring  in  civil  engineering.  Information  on the scholarship has been sent to local high school guidance departments. Schools are encouraged to submit more than one application per school. The  Mohawk-Hudson  Section  encompasses  much  of  eastern  upstate New York. Over the years, numerous local students have won this award and have gone on to pursue careers in civil engineering. The deadline for this scholarship is typically in April.  For more details on the scholarship or a copy of the application,  please go to http://www.ascemohawkhudson.org. Our firm is very proud to be sponsor of the local bridge competition as we celebrate Engineers Week! Anthony W . DeFranco, PE, M.ASCE Past President-ASCE Mohawk-Hudson Section Past Co-Chair-Capital District Engineers Week Celebration

Ticonderoga Middle School students load their popsicle bridge during this year’s Student Model Bridge Competition. National Engineers Week is Feb. 16-22.


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Lake George boats to be inspected Lake George Park Commission adopts plan By Fred Herbst

fred@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA — A mandatory boat inspection program for  Lake George has been approved. Beginning May 15 all boats entering the lake must be inspected at one of six regional stations.  If a boat passes inspection as “clean, drained and dry” it will  be sealed to the ownerÕ s trailer and it can continue to a launch facility.  If it does not meet the standard, owners will be directed to the high-pressure hot water decontamination unit on site for cleaning before being sealed to a trailer. The Lake George Park Commission adopted the new regulation  at  its  meeting  Jan.  28.  The  regulations  will  be  filed  with  the  Secretary of State and  the  program, which  will  apply to  all  trailered vessels, will begin May 15. Launch  sites  around  the  lake  will  be  responsible  for  checking  seals,  removing  them  from  boats  and  then  re-sealing  them  as  they  leave  the  lake.    If  a  boat  is  only  used  in  Lake  George,  and the seal stays intact, it can launch again without additional inspection.  If a boat is taken to another water body it will have  to go through the inspection process again before entering Lake  George. The regional inspection and wash stations will be located at Mossy  Point  in  Ticonderoga,  Rogers  Rock  Campsite  in  Hague,  Narowal Marina in Bolton, near Exit 21 of the Northway in Lake  George, Ridge Road in Queensbury and Huletts Landing Marina. The Mossy Point and Norowal stations will each have two boast washing units because of heavy demand. Each station is expected to be open sunrise to sunset. The commission said it is working on a new website and outreach materials to assist boaters in meeting the new regulation. The new plan is part of an effort to keep invasive species from  the lake. Lake George currently has five invasive species in its waters —  asian clam, eurasian milfoil, zebra mussels, curlyleaf pondweed  and spiny waterflea. It’s believed those non-native species were  brought to Lake George by boats that had been in other lakes. The LGPC spends more than $1 million a year to manage and eradicate invasive species. In the past two years alone the state and local governments have spent more than $1.5 million in efforts to eradicate the asian clam. The Lake George Park Commission adopted a Draft Invasive  Species Prevention Plan and Environmental Impact Statement last  April.  The  plan  identified  a  “preferred  alternative”  that

called for a mandatory inspection program for all trailered boats  entering Lake George and hot water power washing decontamination of boats that don’t pass inspection.   The  plan  is  the  result  of  nearly  three  years  of  research  and  more than 50 public meetings. The Lake George Park Commission action was praised by the Stop Aquatic inVasives from Entering Lake George Partnership  (S.A.V.E.). Ò With this historic vote, the commission has upheld its protection mandate in the face of the gathering invasives threat,” Lake  George Mayor Bob Blais, S.A.V.E.Õ s chairman, said. S.A.V.E. represents public and private leadersÑ including municipal  officials,  conservation  groups,  scientists,  and  businesses—around Lake George who have committed to paying half the  implementation  costs  of  the  prevention  program  over  the  next

two years. “Nothing  will  deliver  better  returns  for  our  economy,  environment, and communities than shared investment in the future  health of Lake George,” said Eric Siy, executive director of The  FUND for Lake George. “As an investor, S.A.V.E. is committed  to  ensuring  the  sustaining  success  of  the  prevention  program,  Ò Siy said. Ò There is no question that Lake George is leading the way in demonstrating what it will take to save our precious waters from  aquatic invasives. It will take uncompromising commitment and bold  partnership,”  said  Bolton  Supervisor  Ron  Conover.  “We  will not get a second chance to get this right and we are truly fortunate  to  have  a  park  commission  that  is  responding  to  the  gravity of the moment.”

Squadron 224-Sons of the American Legion recently honored Tony Mazzotte of Tony’s Ticonderoga Sports for his support of the fund-raising activities in the community and area. From left are Keith Barer, Commander Robert Fuller, Mazzotte, George Ashe and Robert Rancour. Photo by Nancy Frasier


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Fort Ticonderoga receives grant

TICONDEROGA — Fort  Ticonderoga  has  announced  it  has  received a grant from The Perkin Fund which will support dendrochronological research on the 19th-century Pell house located on the Fort Ticonderoga peninsula. Dendrochronology is the science of analyzing and dating annual growth rings in trees. Thirty nine field samples were taken  from the Pavilion in late 2013.  A total of 19 pine and 15 hemlock  samples were analyzed in the laboratory, with all 34 samples providing firm dendrochronological dates According to Beth Hill, Fort Ticonderoga president and CEO, the grant will provide funding for vital research to help Fort Ticonderoga date the construction of the Pell home, known as the  Pavilion.  The  result  of  the  analysis  will  help  inform  the  future  interpretation and use of the historic structure. Ò While the buildingÕ s occupation and use over the past 187 years is quite well documented, how the structure evolved over that period remains a mystery,” said Hill. “It is clear from historic  photographs of the Pavilion that many elements of the building  have changed. Windows and doors have moved, appeared, and disappeared; porches have come and gone; and even a large portion of the building’s central structure was rebuilt over a century  ago.    It  is  also  possible  that  significant  portions  of  the  Pavilion  were built over the course of several years.  But exactly when and

why these changes occurred has been largely unknown. Clearly, there are several questions related to the PavilionÕ s construction date(s) that need to be answered as we plan its future.” Funded in part by a grant from the National Trust, a Historic  Structure Report is currently under way for the Pavilion led by  John G. Waite Associates, Architects of Albany, New York.  The  report, expected to be complete this year, will include the dendrochronological findings.   According to architect John G. Waite, Ò The Pavilion is a more interesting and more complicated building than previously thought  and  certainly  of  major  architectural  significance.    Previous documentary research indicated that the Pavilion was constructed  between  ca.  1826  and  1840.    Recent  building  fabric  analysis  and  the  dendrochronology  confirmed  this.    However,  the dendrochronology also revealed that certain sections of the  building contained at least several wood framing members dating from the 1750s and one as early as the 1690s.  Whether these  were isolated reuse of older material or represent significant sections of earlier buildings incorporated into the Pavilion is still to  be determined. What it does mean is that these elements are the oldest wood framing members existing on the Fort Ticonderoga  property  and  provide  us  with  clues  to  the  evolution  of  this  remarkable and unique historic structure.”

The dendrochronological analysis was conducted by Dr. Edward R. Cook and William J. Callahan in partnership with preservation  architect  John  G.  Waite Associates  of Albany.    Cook  is  the director of the Tree-Ring Laboratory at the Lamont-Doherty  Earth Observatory of Columbia University.  He has comprehensive expertise in designing and programming statistical systems for  tree-ring  studies,  and  is  the  author  of  many  works  dealing  with the various scientific applications of the dendrochronological  method.    William  Callahan  is  a  former  associate  of  Cook  at  the  Tree-Ring  Laboratory  of  Lamont-Doherty,  he  has  extensive  experience in using dendrochronology in dating archaeological artifacts and historic sites and structure. The Pavilion was built in 1826 by William Ferris Pell and occupied  by  his  family  until  1840.    From  the  early  1840s  through  the end of the 19th century, the house served as a hotel.  When  William Ferris Pell’s great-grandson, Stephen H.P. and his wife  Sarah G.T. Pell began the restoration of Fort Ticonderoga in 1909,  they  simultaneously  undertook  the  restoration  of  the  Pavilion  and then used the house as a summer residence for many years.   After  Stephen  Pell’s  death  in  1950,  his  son  John  occupied  the  house through 1987.

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Ticonderoga From page 1 of Lake Champlain Inn B&B, Shana Macey of Bridge Point Communication/CPTELCO, Joe Orta of Christopher Chevrolet, Robin McGrath of Sugar & Spice Country Shoppe and Jan Trombley  of Wal-Mart. Pam  Nolan  of  Ticonderoga  Federal  Credit  Union  is  the  past  president and Starr Pelerin of Upstate Agency the past treasurer. Ò I would like to give my sincere thanks to both Pam Nolan from  the  Ticonderoga  Federal  Credit  Union  and  Starr  Pelerin  from  the  Upstate  Agency  for  their  tremendous  commitment  and guidance that they have provided to the chamber for many  years,” Courtright said. “Without them the chamber would not  be headed in a positive direction for the future.”  Merfeld  said  she  looks  forward  to  working  with  Courtright  and chamber members. “Matt Courtright has brought our chamber to a new level of  success and I look forward to working closely with him this coming year on building our memberships and outreach to the business community,” she said. Molly Bechard, visitor and member services representative, joins Courtright on the chamber staff. The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce also enters 2014  with new mission and vision statements. The chamber board held a strategic planning session in 2013 with Bruce Tamlyn from Leadership For Life, LLC. That gathering resulted in a new mission and vision for the chamber, Courtright said. The new misison statement reads: Ò To initiate and provide programs, services and leadership which will enhance a cooperative business community and create a vibrant economy; making the Ticonderoga area an exceptional place to live, work and visit.” The new vision statement reads: Ò The TACC will be the leading advocate for business, serving as a driving force in the economic vitality of the greater Ticonderoga area; uniting communities and maximizing resources.” Those statements will guide the chamber, Courtright said. “Key areas of focus were also outlined,” he said. “Work on the  strategic plan with the key areas of focus, as well as short term  and  long  term  goals  for  the  chamber  will  continue.  The  chamber will be working on numerous events, projects and initiatives  throughout 2014. Ò The chamber has gone through great change and growth over the last several years,” Courtright said. “We plan to continue to  grow  and  expand  our  services  and  programs,  offer  expanded  benefits to our members, as well as our marketing efforts by retaining and increasing membership, maintaining, strengthening and creating new partnerships and continuing to create a committed  chamber  team  with  staff,  board  members,  ambassadors  and volunteers to serve, market and promote our members and the Ticonderoga area as a whole.” Assisting the chamber in 2014 will be ambassadors Maria Burke  of  Literacy  Volunteers  of  Essex  and  Franklin  Counties,  Tiana Childs of Adirondack Employment Opportunities Mental  Health Association in Essex County, June Curtis of Ticonderoga  Heritage  Museum,  Nicole  Gijanto  of  Super  8  Motel,  Meaghan  Kroner of Dunkin Donuts of Ticonderoga, Amy LaVare of Bridge  Point Communication, Andrew Rasmus of Libby’s Bakery Cafe,  Lena  Robetoy  of  Champlain  National  Bank, Alexander  Shmulsky of Alexander Shmulsky Attorney at Law and Tammy Smith  of  Inter-Lakes  Health  and  volunteers  Lori  Ross  of  Silver  Bay  YMCA and Ann Morette. Information on the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce  is available by calling 585-6619, going online at www.ticonderogany.com, on Facebook and at TiconderogaADK on twitter.

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Restaurant Roundtable scheduled in Ti

Tai Chi, genealogy programs set at Ti library

TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Restaurant Roundtable Monday, March 10, 3:30  to 5 p.m. at the chamber office, 94 Montcalm Street, Suite 1.   The roundtable will give area restaurants the opportunity to discuss common issues, concerns and possible solutions. In addition, the chamber hopes to create a stronger relationship and partnership  among  local  restaurants  and  eateries.  The  idea  for  the roundtable came from Ticonderoga area restaurants that are  chamber members. For  additional  information  go  online  at  www.ticonderogany. com,  Email  chamberinfo@ticonderogany.com,  visit  the  chamberÕ s Facebook page or call 585-6619.

TICONDEROGA — The Black Watch Memorial Library in Ticonderoga has changed its tai chi program to Thursday at 3:30 p.m. There are sessions weekly and the charge is $10 a person a session.  The library will also host a free genealogy program Saturdays  at 12:30 p.m.  The program is free and open to the public.

Food drive to assist Moriah Food Pantry PORT HENRY — Brooke Mildon, Cadette Girl Scout from Moriah, is holding a food drive for the Moriah Food Pantry. All  non-perishable  food  items  are  due  by  Tuesday,  Feb.  11.  People may drop donations off at Moriah Central School in the  central office or call Mildon at 942-8112 for pick up.

Boating safety classes set in Schroon Lake SCHROON  LAKE  —     Two  New  York  State  Boating  Safety  Courses have been scheduled in Schroon Lake.  The free classes  will  be  taught  by  volunteer  licensed  boating  safety  instructors  Mark Granger, Nancy Belluscio, Dave Kaufman and Bob Claus. There will be a class May 29-31 at the Schroon Lake Fish and Game Club on Hoffman Road. Registration and orientation will  be May 29 6 to 8 p.m. Instruction will be 5 to 9 p.m. May 30 and 8 a.m. to noon May 31 with the test at noon. The class is sponsored by the Schroon Lake Fish & Game Club. There will also be a class July 28 and 28, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. each day, at the Schroon Lake Boathouse on Dock Street. The class is sponsored by the Schroon Lake Association and the Paradox Lake Association. Pre-registration  is  required  for  both  courses.  Contact  Mark  Granger at 532-7459 or mgranger@mgrangerlaw.com to pre-register. Children younger than age 18 must be accompanied to the first session of the course by a parent or guardian.

Italian trip to be reviewed at meeting TICONDEROGA — There will be a meeting at the Ticonderoga Senior Center (Ti Armory) with Collette Tours and AAA representatives Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 1:30 p.m. to make reservations for the Ti senior citizen tour of Italy. People should bring their passport. Rates are valid until April  6.  The  rates  valid  on  air  inclusive  packages  only.  Reservations  are made on a first-come, first-serve basis. Space is limited. For  reservations contact AAA travel agent Ashley Cutler at 824-3804.

Catholic Daughters plan meeting, dinner TICONDEROGA  —  The  Catholic  Daughters  of  Court  St.  MaryÕ s No. 794 will hold a social meeting and Valentine pot luck dinner  Tuesday,  Feb.  11,  at  6  p.m.  at  the  Knights  of  Columbus  Hall, Ticonderoga. Guests and Knights of Columbus members are welcome to attend. All members are asked to bring a dish to share. For more information call Sue Liddell at 585-6280.

Port Henry author to sign his book PORT HENRY — Jeff Kelly will sign copies of his latest book,  “Being a Boy,” Friday, Feb. 7, 5 to 8 p.m. at the Linda Smyth Art  Studio on Broad Street, Port Henry, directly across from the post  office.

Putnam town board changes meeting date PUTNAM Ñ The Putnam town board has changed its march meeting date to Thursday, March 6, at 7 p.m. The Putnam town board normally meets the second Thursday of each month.

Ti church thrift shop to sale winter clothing TICONDEROGA — The Thrift Shop at the Ticonderoga First  United Methodist Church will have a half-price sale on all winter clothing sizes 5-18 Wednesday, Feb. 12, and Saturday, Feb. 15.  The shop, located in the lower level of the church fellowship  wing is at 1045 Wicker Street (Route 9N) in Ticonderoga.   Open  year  round,  the  shop  is  staffed  by  volunteers.    Donations are accepted when the shop is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays.  An after-hours receptacle is available for clothing donations in bags. Boxed donations, especially breakables should only be brought to the shop when it is open.  Call 585-2242 for  more  information,  to  leave  a  message  or  to  make  an  appointment.

Port Henry library to host programs PORT HENRY — The Sherman Free Library in Port Henry will  host a series of events. The “Eat Smart New York” nutrition education program will  be presented Thursday, Feb. 20, at 3 p.m. by the Essex County Cooperative Extension. For more information, call the library at  546-7461. The libraryÕ s book discussion group will meet Thursday, Feb. 20,  at  6  p.m.  This  month’s  book  is  “The  Poisonwood  Bible”  by  Barbara  Kingsolver.  The  group  meets  on  the  third  Thursday  of  each month, except July and August. For information call the library at 546-7461. The  library  will  present  an  Ebook  Reader  workshop  Friday,  Feb. 21, 1 to 3 p.m. People can bring their ereader, tablet, smartphone or mp3 player and learn how to use the libraryÕ s collection of over 1000 free ebooks. For more information or to schedule an  appointment call the library at 546-7461.

Crown Point fire commissioners to meet CROWN  POINT  —  The  Crown  Point  Fire  District  board  of  commissioners will hold its monthly meeting Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the Crown Point fire hall.

The Ticonderoga Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution took part in the annual Festival of Trees at the Hancock House in Ticonderoga. Showing off the “Celebrate America” tree, red, white and blue are Chapter Treasurer Claire Moore and Regent Deanne Dresser.

Putnam to host free rabies clinic PUTNAM — There will be a free rabies clinic at the Putnam  town  hall  for  town  residents  Saturday,  Feb.  15,  8  to  9  a.m.  for  dogs and cats. All dogs must be licensed. Licenses will be available that day.

Ticonderoga school board to meet TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Central School board of  education will hold a public hearing on a proposed alternative veterans exemption, a budget workshop and a regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria, 5 Calkins  Place.

Sherman Free Library friends to gather PORT  HENRY  —  There  will  be  a  meeting  of  the  Friends  of  the Sherman Free Library on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 6 p.m. at the library. The  friends  group  advocates  for  the  library,  plans  programs  and raises funds for the library.  The group will be making plans  for the coming year.  For more information contact the library at  546-7461.

Free energy workshop slated in Ticonderoga TICONDEROGA  —    Cornell  Cooperative  Extension  of Essex  County will conduct a free energy workshop, “Save Energy, Save  Dollars,” Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the Ticonderoga Senior Center,  123 Champlain Ave., Ticonderoga, at 1:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register for the class call  962-4810 ext. 40.

Crown Point church to hold service CROWN POINT  —  First  Congregational  Church  of  Crown  Point will hold a service Sunday, Feb. 9, at 9:30 a.m. The service will be conducted by Pastor David C. Hirtle. Shari OÕ Bryan will be guest organist. There will be a church council meeting following the service. Second  Blessings  Thrift  Shoppe,  located  in  the  Hammond  Chapel,  is  closed  for  the  season.  If  there  is  an  urgent  need  call  Pastor Gregg Trask 597-3800 or Peggy Stevens at 216-4031. For more information call  597-3800 or 216-4031 or go online at  www.Brickchurchonline.com

Cabin Fever Day slated in Whitehall WHITEHALL Ñ Whitehall Elementary School teachers will hold Cabin Fever Day Saturday, Feb. 15, 1 to 3 p.m. to raise money for a new playground. Tickets are $3 a person or $10 a family.  Events will include relay races, arts and crafts, face painting,  games, a donut eating contest, bake sale, 50/50 raffle cargo net,  and snow shoeing, weather permitting.

Health insurance assistance available TICONDEROGA  —  Southern  Adirondack  Independent  Living Center will assist people in applying, understanding and enrolling new health insurance options. To schedule an appointment please call 518-792-3537 or email SailNavigators@gmail.com. Help will be available at the Ticonderoga Community Building every Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through March 28, the Schroon town hall every Tuesday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through March 25 and at the Crown Point town hall every Wednesday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 26.

Schroon Lake slates school registration SCHROON  LAKE  —  Schroon  Lake  Central  School  will  hold  kindergarten registration April 9. Registration day for a possible  Pre-K program will be April 23. Children must be 5 years of age on or before Dec. 1, 2014, to  be eligible to enter kindergarten and Pre-K students need to be 4 on or before Dec. 1, 2014, to attend in September 2014.  All childhood immunizations must be up-to-date and documented from  a physician or clinic.  A birth certificate and Social Security card  are also requested at the time of registration. Parents should call the school office at 532-7164 ext. 3385 to be  placed on a mailing list.  Individual letters of invitation with the  date and time for parents to bring their child to school for registration will be mailed out after an appointment is set up.

Valentine’s day dinner set at Mountainside SCHROON  LAKE  —  Mountainside  Christian  Academy’s  Class of 2014 will host a Valentine’s Day dinner Friday, Feb. 14,  at 6:30 p.m. The evening will include an Italian dinner, a coupleÕ s game and a silent auction. Child care will be provided with arrangements being made in advance. Children should eat before coming.  This is a fund-raising event with a free admission, however,  a donation basket will be available at the door to raise money for  the senior class trip as well as funds for MCA.   Reservations are required to attend. Anyone interested in attending or  who  would  like to make a donation  of an  item or a  service for the silent auction, should call the school office at 5327129, ext. 102.

Ti Heritage Museum to benefit from program TICONDEROGA — In February, the Sentinel Grille as part of  its Community Give Back Program will donate a percentage of  receipts to the Ticonderoga Heritage Museum. Funds raised will be used for the museum’s free summer children’s workshop series. The theme of this year’s program is “Celebrate Ticonderoga”  and will allow children aged 5-12 to complete art projects related  to TiconderogaÕ s First 250 years celebration.

Port Henry Knights to serve lasagna dinner PORT  HENRY  —  The  Port  Henry  Knights  of  Columbus  will  host a lasagna dinner Wednesday, Feb. 12, beginning at 4 p.m. Take outs will be available. Tickets are $10. The meal will include lasagna, tossed salad, garlic bread and dessert.

Schroon Lake seniors accepting members SCHROON  LAKE  —  The  Schroon  Lake  Senior  Center  is  accepting new members. Membership, open to people age 55 and older, is $20 a year. Activities include nutrition meals Monday through Friday, Wii bowling on Wednesday, bingo on Thursdays, game nights, potluck dinners, weekly shopping trips to Ticonderoga, sing-alongs, special trips, Gourmet Groupies and bus trips to malls and casinos. For more information or to join call 532-7755.

Library to host crochet and reading club CROWN  POINT  —  Hammond  Library  of  Crown  Point  will  host a weekly crochet and reading club on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. through June 26. The group will read a mystery with a crocheting theme and work on projects.  A master crocheter will be present to help with  any questions or to get people started if they are just beginning.   Knitters are also welcome. For information call the library at 597-3616.

Ti’Coustics coffeehouses slated in Ti TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Ti’Coustics coffeehouses  are held the first and third Wednesdays of each month, featuring  local musicians, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Burleigh House. The events benefit the Ticonderoga Revitalization Alliance.   “Only  Elvis  Night”  will  be  held  Feb.  19    No  one  is  going  to  imitate Elvis,  just sing and play some of his music.

Schroon Lake chamber winter social planned SCHROON  LAKE  —  The  Schroon  Lake  Chamber  of  Commerce will hold its annual winter social Tuesday, Feb. 11, at Sticks & Stones. There will be a brief business meeting for chamber members at 5:30 p.m., social hour and cash bar at 6 p.m. and with dinner served at 7 p.m. The  social  hour  and  dinner  are  open  to  all  members  of  the  community. The chamber will be accepting monetary donations for the local food pantry.   People are asked to RSVP with payment by Friday, Feb. 7, by  Emailing the chamber at chamber@schroonlakeregion.com, calling 532-7675 or stopping by the chamber office.

Indoor flea market/garage sale slated in Ti TICONDEROGA  —  There  will  be  an  indoor  flea  market/garage sale Saturday, Feb. 15, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ticonderoga High  School  gym  to  benefit  a  group  of  area  nurses  going  on  a  medical mission trip to Honduras in March. Tables are $10 each. For information call Amy Russell at 4414442 or Dusti Pratt at 942-7105.


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Ticonderoga senior citizens to tour Italy

NCCC to host pre-licensing course

TICONDEROGA — Ticonderoga senior citizens are planning  a trip to Italy.  The tour will stay in Rome, Florence, Amalfi Coast,  Venice and the Italian lakes district. There will be visits to Pompeii, a Tuscan winery, Venice and Murano Island.  The four-star tour includes bus from Ticonderoga area to Albany,  airfare  from Albany Airport,  transfers  in  Italy,  all  accommodations, tour manger and local guides, baggage handling, transportation and sightseeing. Rates area valid until April 06 on air inclusive packages only.  Reservations  are  made  on  a  first  come  first  served  basis,  space  is  limited.  For  Reservations  Contact AAA  Travel Agent Ashley  Cutler 824-3804.

TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga campus of North Country Community College will hold several five-hour, pre-licensing  classes throughout this semester. The classes will be held on Monday and Tuesday evenings March 17 – 18, April 28 – 29 and May 19 – 20 6 to 8:30 p.m.  Students are required to attend both evenings. Pre-registration  is  required  prior  to  the  date  of  the  class  and  can be done Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The student must appear in person and bring his/her current learnerÕ s permit, social security number, email address and the $30 registration fee to sign up.  If the student is under age 18, a parent  or legal guardian must be present at pre-registration. For more information call 354-5179.

Ticonderoga school plans early dismissal TICONDEROGA — There will be an early dismissal at Ticonderoga  Central  School  Tuesday,  Feb.  11,  for  staff  development  activities. The elementary school will dismiss at 1:05 p.m., the middle school at 1:10 and the high school at 1:15. St. Mary’s School will be in session for the entire day.

Ladies Bible Study available at Ti church TICONDEROGA  —Cornerstone  Alliance  Church,  178  Montcalm St., Ticonderoga, will host a Ladies Bible Study Mondays at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. The group will study the Holy Spirit. There is no charge. People need a Bible and notebook. For information call PJ Bolstridge at 585-7596.

Ti Area Seniors plan casino trip TICONDEROGA — Ti Area Seniors plan a casino trip Saturday, Feb. 22, to Akwesasne Mohawk Casino. The cost is $30 and includes  $15  free  slot  play  and  $10  food  comp.  The  bus  leaves  Wal-Mart from the parking lot at 7 a.m.   Call for details Ann  at 585-6050  or Sue at 354-1188.

Knitting group to form in Schroon Lake SCHROON LAKE — The Schroon Lake Library is forming a  once-a-week knitting group. Knitters will meet every Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. during the winter months.  The group will  meet to learn new techniques, work on projects together and free  knit. The group is for all levels of knitters, from first time knitters  to the more experienced knitter. People can bring work to share. The library has an assortment of needles for members to borrow for their knitting projects. For further information contact the library at 532-7737 ext. 13.

Hague Cub Scouts Dalton Rivard and Charles Moses and Boy Scouts Jonathan West, Noah Ahern, Tony Martucci and Nathaniel Swinton collect food at Wal-mart for community food banks.

RSVP seeking tax-preparation volunteers PORT HENRY — RSVP is looking for volunteer tax preparers  for the Earned Income Tax Credit/ETIC Program in January. Volunteers will undergo training and become certified by the IRS to  prepare income taxes for seniors, families and individuals making less than $50,000. Interested people can contact Barb Brassard at RSVP by Email  at rsvp@logical.net or call 546-3565.

Crown Point Food Pantry available CROWN  POINT  —  The  Crown  Point  Food  Pantry  is  open   Thursdays 9 to 11 a.m.  In case of emergency call Pat Sawyer at  597-3927.

Schroon Lake Library to screen free movies SCHROON  LAKE  —  The  Schroon  Lake  Public  Library  will  show free movies every  Saturday throughout the winter months  in the downstairs meeting room on its 10-foot movie  screen with  high-quality sound. Movies  for  families/children  will  be  shown  starting  at  12:30  p.m. with free popcorn for all. Movies for adults and teens will  be shown at 7 p.m.  For a listing of movies visit the library, call at  532-7737 ext. 13 or go online at www.schroon.net

Ti school calendar has incorrect schedule TICONDEROGA  —  The  basketball  schedule  posted  on  the  Ticonderoga school calendar is incorrect. For a correct schedule people refer to “Athletics” on the Ticonderoga k12.org website.

Moriah Historical Society selling calendars PORT HENRY — Moriah Historical Society 2014 calendars are  now for sale at the historical society (Iron Center), town and village halls, Moriah Pharmacy and Sherman Free Library. Cost is $10. Older calendars are also available at the Historical Society, 1997 through 2009 are $1 a piece and 2011 through 2013 are $3. For more information call Betty LaMoria at 546-4165 or 546-3587.

Schroon veterans seeking clothing donations SCHROON  LAKE  —  The  Schroon  Lake  VFW  and American  Legion are asking that people drop their excess clothing and shoes into the large marked BlueBox container located behind the Schroon town hall, next to the food pantry entrance.  Items will help the Schroon area veterans.

Transfer station tickets available at site TICONDEROGA  —  Transfer  station  tickets  are  available  for  purchase  at  the  Ticonderoga  Transfer  Station  during  regular  hours  of  Tuesday  through  Saturday  8  a.m.  to  4  p.m.  by  check  only.

Church youth group to gather TICONDEROGA —  The  Cornerstone  Alliance  Church  youth  group will meet Sundays 6 to 8 p.m. It is open to people ages 1018.  For information call Pastor Charlie Bolstridge at 585-6391 or  email charlieandpj@aol.com

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Eighth annual Grace Hudowalski essay contest scheduled SCHROON  LAKE — Annual  Grace  Hudowalski  Essay  Contest Set The eighth annual Grace Hudowalski Essay Contest will begin Feb. 10 and conclude April 29. The contest is sponsored by the 46r Conservation Trust and The Schroon-North Hudson Historical Society. The purpose of the contest is to increase knowledge  and  awareness  of  the  history  and  environmental  issues  in  and  around  the  towns  of  Schroon  and  North  Hudson.  Students  are  encouraged to use oral history with interviews, photos and au-

thentic documents whenever possible In the 11-14 year age group, the fi rst place winner for the best  overall essay will receive a two week campership at Camp POKO-Moonshine/POKO- MacCready, the second place winner will receive $200 and the third place winner will receive $100. In the 15-18 year age group, the fi rst place winner for the best  overall essay will receive $1,000, the second place winner $500, the third place winner $200 and $50 will go to the individual for  his/her runner-up essay.

Awards will be given to the best essays in either category, historical or environmental. This yearÕ s winners will receive their awards at the annual Strawberry Festival at the Schroon-North Hudson Historical Society museum on June 22. Materials are available at Mountainside Christian Academy and Schroon Lake Central School and will be available for homebased learning students affi liated with the towns of Schroon and  North  Hudson.  For  additional  information  contact  Wayne  and  Laura Dewey at 532-7530.

Curtis Lumber announces promotion SCHROON  LAKE — Curtis  Lumber  has  announced the promotion of Gerald “Jerry” Laramie  to  the  position  of  lead  kitchen  designer,  Adirondack Region, at its Queensbury store. Laramie had previously worked at Best Kitchens in South Glens Falls, where he was the senior designer  responsible  for  professional  and  retail  kitchen sales. During his 28 year tenure, Laramie developed professional and personal relationships  throughout the North Country and was frequently  referred  by  his  customers  to  family  and  friends.  During his current tenure at Curtis Lumber, Laramie has designed numerous kitchens and has been featured in the company’s various television comGerald “Jerry” Laramie mercials. In 2012, Laramie was recognized for his exceptional design skills by being nominated in for “Best  Medium Kitchen over 150 square feet” by the local chapter of the National Kitchen and Bath Association.  Like all of Curtis Lumber’s design professionals, Laramie remains on the cutting edge of  design by attending the NKBAÕ s premier kitchen and bath show KBIS. LaramieÕ s new role will help Curtis Lumber increase its Warrensburg, Schroon Lake and Queensbury storeÕ s ability to serve existing and new customers, while ensuring a superior customer service  experience.    Curtis  Lumber’s  Queensbury  Kitchen  and  Bath  showroom  is  one  of  the  area’s  largest and accessible from exit 18 off the Northway.

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Crown Point deputy supervisor retires By Pete DeMola

“It’s been an honor and privilege to serve the voters of Crown  Point  and  be  trusted  with  their  faith  and  confidence  over  the  years,” said Walters. “Public service is a good thing. “The town is better off than when I started in 1984,” Walters  CROWN POINT — Crown Point deputy supervisor and longsaid, noting that Crown Point’s improved fiscal health has given  time councilman Thomas Walters was given a fond send-off by  his peers in public service Jan. 21 at the Essex County Court- the town a cushion for emergencies and other unplanned expenditures. house. Walters, who will continue to work for International Paper in  Crown Point Town Supervisor Charles W. Harrington preTiconderoga, offered some sage advice for those seeking to folsented a plaque to Walters, recently retired from public service  low in his footsteps:  after 30 years.   “Don’t  spend  what  you  don’t  have,”  he  said,  “and  learn  to  “He’s been invaluable to the town,” said Harrington. “Through  difficult times, he’s been the mainstay — the ballast, if you will  make tough decisions when it comes to fiscal decisions — peo— and has totally immersed himself in everything from munici- ple  want  different  things  and  it’s  not  always  easy  to  pick  and  choose.” pal and local law to the fire department.” Over time, new lawmakers will learn the ropes through ex“I’m going to miss him because he’s a valuable resource,” he  said, Ò and he will continue to be a mentor to me. Sometimes I perience because it’s often difficult to prepare for and anticipate  challenges, he said. Ò I wish the new board members all the luck wonder if I haven’t exhausted him.”  Walters thanked county lawmakers and officials in a brief cer- in the world and if they ever need advice, I’ll be here.” Tara Peters will take over the deputy supervisor slot. SheÕ ll emony before the week’s slate of committee meetings.  be joined by board newcomers  Walter Worth and Sherlene Barrows. Crown  Point  faces  several  challenges this year, including A Crown Point Harrington  was  uninjured,  and  was  subse- replacing an outdated water man has been quently  arrested  for  driving  while  intoxicated.  main and exploring a path forcharged with a pair Troopers discovered Harrington had a sus- ward for hamlet expansion.  of felonies following  pended  New York  driver’s  license  for  a  previhis arrest Feb. 1. ous DWI. Jody D. HarHarrington  refused  to  take  a  test  to  deterrington,  age  35,  of  mine his blood alcohol content. Crown Point was Harrington  was  arraigned  in  the  Town  of  charged  with  felony  Moriah Court and remanded to Essex County driving while intoxiJail in lieu of $5,000 cash bail, $10,000 bond. cated and aggravated unlicensed operSchroon arrest ation  first  degree,  a  felony.  He  was  also  Jody D. Harrington A Plattsburgh man was arrested on an outticketed  for  failure  standing warrant in Schroon Lake on Jan. 23, to keep right. according to New York State Police. State police in Lewis responded to Fisk Road  Aaron T. Booker-Garrison, 22, was stopped in  Moriah  for  a  report  of  a  motor  vehicle  acci- for  a  traffic  violation  at  3:08  p.m.  in  the  town  dent at 1:30 a.m. of Schroon. Harrington was driving a 2001 Dodge InHe  was  wanted  by  the  Suffolk  County  Potrepid southbound on Fisk Road, when he lost  lice Department on an outstanding warrant for  Fishing For A Good Deal? control of the vehicle, and exited the east shoulthird-degree grand larceny, a felony, police said. Catch The Greatest der  of  the  roadway,  police  said.  Harrington’s  Booker-Garrison  was  transported  to  Suffolk  Bargains In The vehicle  struck  a  fence  and  then  a  tree  before  County law-enforcement officials. Classifieds coming to rest.

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Technology saves Mineville home Firefighters douse fire without using water

MINEVILLE — A Mineville home was saved from fi re through technology Jan. 29. Mineville-Witherbee Fire Department responded to a kitchen fi re at 29 Maple Lane at 5:50 p.m.  Firefi ghters found fl ames in the kitchen and heavy smoke throughout the mobile home, according  to Adam Wright, Mineville-Witherbee fi re chief. Firefi ghters utilized the STAT X fi re interruption system, which releases chemicals into the air to  suppress fi re. It worked immediately, Wright said. “It was out in less than 2 minutes,” Wright said. “It was over before it even started.” The Mineville-Witherbee Fire Department purchased the STAT X technology a year ago, but this was the fi rst time it had been used. “It worked great,” Wright said. “It saved this family’s home. They still have a place to live.” The family, Duncan and Kathy Gemmell and their three children, were displaced by the fi re because of smoke damage. They can return, however, once the home is cleaned of smoke, Wright said. The  family  is  being  assisted  by  the  Red  Cross,  Wright  said.  The  Gemmells  are  tenants  in  the  home, which is owned by Joseph Cyphers Sr. Wright said the fi re started when grease in a frying pan on the stove ignited. Moriah and Port Henry fi re departments were called to the scene, but the fi re was out before they  arrived, Wright said. No water was used on the fi re, Wright said. The Stat-X fi re suppressant is a patented potassium-based aerosol that suppresses fi re by chemically interfering with the free radicals of fl ame, according to its manufacturer, Fireaway Inc. It is  ecologically  safe,  10  times  as  effective  as  halon  replacements  with  zero  ozone  depletion  and  no  global warming potential, the company said.

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Scozzafava calls for property tax reform By Fred Herbst

fred@denpubs.com PORT  HENRY — Tom  Scozzafava  supports  the  governor’s  proposals to limit property tax increases, but he wishes the state legislature would go further. “Don’t get me wrong,” the Moriah supervisor said. “I applaud  the governor for trying to reduce the property tax burden. I just  think the property tax system is antiquated. It’s not fair. It’s the  most regressive tax there is.” Gov. Andrew  Cuomo  has  proposed  a  property  tax  freeze  for  municipalities and school districts that remain under the stateÕ s 2 percent tax cap two consecutive years and who demonstrate cost savings through shared services. In 2011 the state, under CuomoÕ s direction, adopted a 2 percent tax cap for local municipalities and school districts. “That’s all good,” Scozzafava said, “but we need real property  tax  reform.  When  the  property  tax  system  was  adopted  more  than 100 years ago property was a sign of wealth. That’s not true  any longer. “The  property  tax  system  wasn’t  designed  to  pay  for  all  the  services local government now provides,” he said. “A hundred  years ago municipalities weren’t paying for Little League fields,  youth programs, senior citizen programs, street lights, wastewa-

ter treatment Ñ you name it. The property tax was never meant to pay for everything we do today.” The property tax is also unfair in many cases, the supervisor  said. He used a town highway budget, which typically accounts for 50-60 percent of a town budget, as an example. Person A  lives  in  a  home  assessed  for  $100,000.  He  does  not  own a car and does not drive. Person B lives in a home assessed at $50,000. He owns a car and  drives  regularly,  commuting  50  miles  a  day  to  and  from  work. In that scenario, Scozzafava pointed out, the person who  does not use roads pays twice as much highway tax as the person who does. “How is that fair?” he asked. Scozzafava suggested a change in the tax system that would  have people utilizing services pay for them. He again used the  town highway budget as an example. “Suppose we added a $1 charge to every tire a person buys,”  he said, using the term charge rather than tax. Ò The state collects that money and then reimburses each town through the CHIPs (Consolidated Highway Improvement Program) program. The mechanism (CHIPs) is already in place to do it. “Most people pay $1,000 a year or more in highway taxes,” he  said. “Sure, you’d pay a little more for your tires, but you won’t  be spending $1,000 Ñ and this way people who use the roads will be paying for them.”

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HAGUE — Hague town board meeting, 6 p.m., Community Center. SCHROON LAKE — The Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual winter social at Sticks & Stones. There will be a brief business meeting for chamber members at 5:30 p.m., social hour and cash bar at 6 p.m. and with dinner served at 7 p.m. People are asked to RSVP with payment by Friday, Feb. 7, by Emailing the chamber at chamber@schroonlakeregion.com, calling 532-7675 or stopping by the chamber office. TICONDEROGA — The Catholic Daughters of Court St. Mary’s No. 794 will hold a social meeting and Valentine pot luck dinner at 6 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Ticonderoga. Guests and Knights of Columbus members are welcome to attend. All members are asked to bring a dish to share. For more information call Sue Liddell at 585-6280.

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CROWN POINT — The Crown Point Fire District board of commissioners will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Crown Point fire hall. PORT HENRY — The Port Henry Knights of Columbus will host a lasagna dinner beginning at 4 p.m. Take outs will be available. Tickets are $10. The meal will include lasagna, tossed salad, garlic bread and dessert.

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HAGUE — Hague SnoQueen Pageant MINEVILLE — A Valentine’s Day dinner-dance to benefit the Lake Champlain Memorial Garden & Angel of Hope Monument will be held at the Mineville VFW. There will be a cocktail hour with appetizers and a cash bar at 6:30 p.m., a buffet dinner at 7:30 p.m. and dancing 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dinner-dance tickets are $30 a person and $55 a couple and can be purchased in advance by calling Luci Carpenter at 572-6427 or 546-8272. Tickets for the dance only can be purchased at the door for $7 at 8:45 p.m. SCHROON LAKE — Mountainside Christian Academy’s Class of 2014 will host a Valentine’s Day dinner at 6:30 p.m. The evening will include an Italian dinner, a couple’s game and a silent auction. Child care will be provided with arrangements being made in advance. Children should eat before coming. This is a fund-raising event with a free admission, however, a donation basket will be available at the door to raise money for the senior class trip as well as funds for MCA. Reservations are required to attend. Anyone interested in attending or who would like to make a donation of an item or a service for the silent auction, should call the school office at 532-7129, ext. 102.

Saturday, Feb. 15 The RSVP osteoporosis exercise classes are now back in session. Led by a trained instructor, the group meets at 1:30 p.m. each Tuesday at the Inter-Lakes Health Heritage Commons Library. Classes are free and open to the public. Contact Barb Brassard at rsvp@logical.net or call 546-3565 for more information.

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CROWN POINT — The Champlain Valley Flyers Club meets every Thursday evening, weather permitting, from 4 p.m. until dusk at 593 Bridge Road (Route 185) in Crown Point. For information call 802-758-2578. CROWN POINT — The Crown Point Food Pantry at the Crown Point Methodist Church on Creek Road is open Thursdays 9 to 11 a.m. CROWN POINT — The Knapp Senior Center in Crown Point is open every Wednesday and Thursday 3 to 6 p.m. Dinner will be served at 4 p.m. Senior Center is located at the Methodist Church on Creek Road. Call Tatum with any questions at 597-4491. HAGUE — Holistic stress management featuring T’ai Chi and Qigong, Wednesdays at the Hague Community Building, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more information e-mail returntomountain@yahoo.com or call 543-6605. HAGUE — Hague Fish & Game Club meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. MORIAH — The Moriah Senior Citizens Club meets on the first Monday of each month at 1 p.m. in the Port Henry Train Station. MORIAH — Moriah Arts and Crafts Group on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Port Henry Train Station. Stay for a noon time meal sponsored by the Essex County Nutrition Program (reservations are required by calling 546-7941 the day before). MORIAH — The Holy Cow Thrift Corner, located next door to the Moriah Fire Department on Tarbell Hill Road,Moriah, is open every Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Moriah Methodist Church. Donations welcome. Call 546-7409 or 546-7121 for additional information. PORT HENRY — The Port Henry Knights of Columbus hold bingo every Monday at 7 p.m. SCHROON LAKE — The Schroon Lake Library knitting group will meet every Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. during the winter months. The group will meet to learn new techniques, work on projects together and free knit. The group is for all levels of knitters, from first time knitters to the more experienced knitter. People can bring work to share. The library has an assortment of needles for members to borrow for their knitting projects. For further information contact the library at 532-7737 ext. 13. SCHROON LAKE — TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Group meets at the Schroon Lake Senior Center across from TOPS Market on Tuesdays 6 to 7 p.m. For more information, contact Claudia at 494-8081. SCHROON LAKE — The Mountainside Share Shop is open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations of clean, gently worn clothing may be left at any time in the green drop box outside the building. For more information call 532-7128. Mountainside is located four miles south of Schroon Lake Village. SILVER BAY — The Northern Lake George Rotary Club is a service club that meets at Silver Bay YMCA of the Adirondacks at 7:30 a.m. every Tuesday. Contact Diane Dickson at 543-8051 for more information. TICONDEROGA -— ACBL Duplicate Bridge, Mondays and Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. For more information call 585-3322.

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he North Country SPCA would like to announce our February adoption special, “My Furry Valentine.”   We are currently offering 50 percent off  adoption fees on all dogs and cats. Regular  adoption procedures apply. There has never been a better time to fall in love with your  new best friend! Stop by the shelter today  at 7700 Route 9N in Elizabethtown to meet  all of our wonderful, adoptable animals. Our featured pet this week is Heather,  a beautiful Domestic Shorthair/mix with  a stunning tortoiseshell coat. Poor little Heather is quite upset to be here; she feels  a bit lost amidst all the other animals at the shelter. Heather is very sweet and cuddles right up against you when you hold her and pet her, but as soon as you leave she cries and begs you to come back. She really needs to fi nd her own home where  she can be the purrfect lap kitty on these  cold winter nights. If you are looking for a  feline friend who is gentle and affectionate,  sweet Heather may be just the cat for you!

TICONDEROGA — The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group will hold a monthly support group for caregivers at Inter-Lakes Health, Ethan Allen Library, the second Tuesday of every month at 4 p.m. Call 564-3370. TICONDEROGA — The Adirondack Trailriders meet the second Wednesday of each month, year-round, at 7 p.m. at the Ticonderoga Fish & Game Club. TICONDEROGA — Support group for people with family members who have addictions. Meetings in the library at the Heritage Commons nursing home, every Monday at 6:30 p.m. TICONDEROGA — Celebrate Recovery meetings are every Wednesday 6:30 - 8 p.m. in the board room at Moses Ludington Hospital. Open to the public. For more information call Vince at 429-9173. TICONDEROGA — Champlain Valley Chorale rehearsals will be held each Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church, 1045 Wicker St., Ticonderoga. For further information, contact Bob Elling at 585-2173. TICONDEROGA — American Legion Post #224 will hold its monthly meeting the second Thursday of every month. TICONDEROGA — Bingo, Ticonderoga fire house, 6:45 p.m., every Thursday. Doors open at 5 p.m. TICONDEROGA — FOE #4410 meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 103 Montcalm St., Ticonderoga (Upstairs). TICONDEROGA — The Ti Area Seniors meet the third Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. at the Armory. TICONDEROGA — Cornerstone Alliance Church has formed a youth group for people ages 10-17. The group will meet in Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. For information call 585-6391. TICONDEROGA — Osteoporosis exercise classes are held weekly at Inter-Lakes Health in Ticonderoga on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. Classes are free. Interested people can contact RSVP at 546-3565 or email RSVP at RSVP@Logical.net. TICONDEROGA — Cornerstone Alliance Church in Ticonderoga youth group will meet weekly on Sunday nights at 6 p.m. The program is open to students ages 1018 years of age. Call the church office for more information @ 585-6391. TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Assembly of God Church will host a coffeehouse the third Sunday of each month at 6:30 p.m. There is free admission. TICONDEROGA — Free arthritis exercises, Inter-Lakes Health cafeteria, first and third Monday of each month, 2 to 3 p.m. For more information contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County at 962-4810 or e-mail Mary mba32@cornell. edu TICONDEROGA — Free arthritis exercises, Ticonderoga Senior Center, second and fourth Wednesday each month, 10 to 11 a.m. For more information contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County at 962-4810 or e-mail Mary mba32@ cornell.edu TICONDEROGA — The Essex County Leathernecks, Marine Corps League, Det. 791, meets the first Thursday of the month at the Ticonderoga American Legion Post at 6 p.m. All active Marines and Marine veterans are invited to attend. TICONDEROGA — The Black Watch Memorial Library will host a tai chi program Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. There are sessions weekly and the charge is $10 a person a session. TICONDEROGA — The Black Watch Memorial Library will host a free genealogy program Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. The program is free and open to the public.  Kathy L. Wilcox  • 873-5000

Saturday, Feb. 1

PUTNAM — There will be a spaghetti dinner at the Putnam fire house on Route 22 4 to 7 p.m. to benefit the Northern Washington County Trail Blazers (Putnam-Dresden Snowmobile Club). The menu will consist of spaghetti, meatballs, salad, roll, beverage and dessert. Take outs will be available. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children age 10 and younger. There will also be food basket, 50/50 and other raffles. For more information call Randy Moore at 547-8410.

Saturday, Feb. 8

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CHILSON — The Chilson Volunteer Fire Company will host its 36th annual dinner-dance at the EMA, 9 Maplewood Drive, Ticonderoga. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. Tickets, priced at $15 each, are available by calling Larry Lauman at 585-9133 or Steve Hunsdon at 585-6823. Chuck Moore and Friends will again provide the music for the dance.

HAGUE — Hague Winter Weekend. HAGUE — Hague Volunteer Fire Department breakfast HAGUE — Hague chili cook off PUTNAM — There will be a free rabies clinic at the Putnam town hall for town residents 8 to 9 a.m. for dogs and cats. All dogs must be licensed. Licenses will be available that day. TICONDEROGA — There will be an indoor flea market/garage sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ticonderoga High School gym to benefit a group of area nurses going on a medical mission trip to Honduras in March. Tables are $10 each. For information call Amy Russell at 441-4442 or Dusti Pratt at 942-7105. WHITEHALL — Whitehall Elementary School teachers will hold Cabin Fever Day 1 to 3 p.m. to raise money for a new playground. Tickets are $3 a person or $10 a family. Events will include relay races, arts and crafts, face painting, games, a donut eating contest, bake sale, 50/50 raffle cargo net, and snow shoeing, weather permitting.

Sunday, Feb. 16

HAGUE — Hague Winter Weekend.

Monday, Feb. 17

HAGUE — Hague Chamber of Commerce meeting, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 18

HAGUE — Hague Fish & Game Club meeting, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 19

TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Ti’Coustics coffeehouses are held the first and third Wednesdays of each month, featuring local musicians, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Burleigh House. The events benefit the Ticonderoga Revitalization Alliance. “Only Elvis Night” will be held Feb. 19 No one is going to imitate Elvis, just sing and play some of his music. TICONDEROGA — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County will conduct a free energy workshop, “Save Energy, Save Dollars,” at the Ticonderoga Senior Center, 123 Champlain Ave., Ticonderoga, at 1:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register for the class call 962-4810 ext. 40.

Thursday, Feb. 20

HAGUE — Hague Volunteer Fire Department board meeting, 5:30 p.m., fire station. PORT HENRY — The Sherman Free Library will host the “Eat Smart New York” nutrition education program at 3 p.m. by the Essex County Cooperative Extension. For more information, call the library at 546-7461. PORT HENRY — The Sherman Free Library book discussion group will meet at 6 p.m. This month’s book is “The Poisonwood Bible” by Barbara Kingsolver. The group meets on the third Thursday of each month, except July and August. For information call the library at 546-7461.

Friday, Feb. 21

PORT HENRY — The Sherman Free Library will present an Ebook Reader workshop 1 to 3 p.m. People can bring their ereader, tablet, smartphone or mp3 player and learn how to use the library’s collection of over 1000 free ebooks. For more information or to schedule an appointment call the library at 546-7461.

Tuesday, Feb. 25

HAGUE — Hague senior citizens club meeting, 1:30 p.m., Community Center. TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Central School board of education will hold a public hearing on a proposed alternative veterans exemption, a budget workshop and a regular meeting at 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria, 5 Calkins Place.

Thursday, Feb. 27

HAGUE — Hague zoning board of appeals meeting, 7 p.m., Community Center. PORT HENRY — There will be a meeting of the Friends of the Sherman Free Library at 6 p.m. at the library. The friends group advocates for the library, plans programs and raises funds for the library. The group will be making plans for the coming year. For more information contact the library at 546-7461.

Saturday, March 1

SCHROON LAKE — The Schroon Lake Fish & Game Club will host its 22nd annual ice fishing derby. For further information or to confirm mail-in registrations call Drew Hanchett at 532-7953. TICONDEROGA — Square dancing with Stan Burdick and The Music Men at 6 p.m. at the Ti Knights of Columbus.

Sunday, March 2

SCHROON LAKE — The Schroon Lake Fish & Game Club will host its 22nd annual ice fishing derby. For further information or to confirm mail-in registrations call Drew Hanchett at 532-7953. TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Festival Guild will present a free concert at 3 p.m. at the Best Western Plus, featuring Running the River. Membership donations may be made.


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The Week In Sports

Moriah, Ti top Lake Placid; Wildcats down Orange Moriah 58, Lake Placid 25 Moriah had no trouble beating Lake Placid, 58-25, in Northern Basketball League boys play Jan. 28. The Vikings led by 10 after one period and extended their advantage in every stanza. Adam Jaquish led Moriah with 14 points. Six Vikings scored seven point or more in the contest.

Ticonderoga 61, Lake Placid 46 Ticonderoga downed Lake Placid, 61-46, in Northern Basketball League boys play Jan. 30. The Sentinels led all the way, breaking the game open with a 24-11 run to close the contest. Anthony DuShane scored 18 points and Garrison Hughes added 16 for the locals.

Moriah 71, Seton 61 Moriah remained unbeaten in Northern Basketball League Division II boys action with a 71-61 win against Seton Catholic Jan. 30. The Vikings raced to a 20-9 lead and held built a 19-point lead in the fi nal quarter before Seton rallied to make the score respectable. Adam Jaquish had 23 points and 12 rebounds for Moriah. Jar-

rod  McDougal  added  19  points  and  Taylor  Slattery  15  for  the  winners.

Schroon 64, Indian-Long lake 50 Schroon Lake downed Indian Lake-Long Lake, 64-50, in Northern Basketball League boys play Jan. 31. The Wildcats took a 16-7 lead and were in control the entire contest. Alex Shaughnessy scored 19 points and Caleb Maisonville 18 to pace the Wildcats. Tanner Stone had 12 markers and Joe Maisonville 10 for the ‘Cats.

Wells 61, Crown Point 49 Wells  fell  to  Crown  Point,  61-49,  in  Northern  Basketball  League boys play Jan. 31. Crown  Point  led  most  of  the  game,  holding  a  36-35  lead  in  the fi nal quarter before Wells closed the game with a 26-13 run  to win. Noah  Macey  scored  15  points  and  Joe  Foote  10  for  the  Panthers. Pictured at right: Anthony DuShane scored 18 points as Ticonderoga downed Lake Placid, 61-46, in Northern Basketball League boys play Jan. 30. Photo by Nancy Frasier

Moriah, Ti top Lake Placid; Wildcats down Orange Crown Point 43, Wells 9 Crown Point routed Wells, 43-9, in Northern Basketball League girls play Jan. 30. Leading 13-6, the Panthers went on a 15-2 to start the second half and ended the  game with a 15-1 spurt. Amanda  Wolf  paced  Crown  Point,  scoring  10  points  and  hauling  down  16  rebounds. Brittany Foote added 14 points.

Indian-Long Lake 43, Schroon 24 Indian Lake-Long Lake topped Schroon Lake, 43-24, in Northern Basketball League girls play Jan. 30. Schroon was within fi ve points in the second half, but the Orange fi nished the  game with a 19-9 run to secure the win. Julianna Finnerty scored six points for Schroon Lake.

Lake Placid 27, Ticonderoga 19 Ticonderoga lost to Lake Placid, 27-19, in Northern Basketball League girls play Jan. 31. The  Sentinels  struggled  mightily  on  offense,  scoring  just  nine  points  into  the  fourth quarter. Tiffani Purkey scored eight points for Ti.

Minerva-Newcomb 60, Schroon 17 Schroon Lake lost to Minerva-Newcomb, 69-17, in Northern Basketball League girls play Jan. 31. The Mountaineers raced to a 21-5 lead and were never threatened. Julianna Finnerty tallied 11 points for Schroon Lake.

Moriah 48, Seton 37 Moriah stayed undefeated with a 48-37 victory against Seton Catholic in Northern Basketball League girls play Jan. 31. The Vikings led all the all, although Seton got within fi ve points in the fi nal quarter. The winners responded with an 11-5 run to secure the win. Madison Stahl scored 13 points for the locals. At right: Amanda Wolf paced Crown Point, scoring 10 points and hauling down 16 rebounds as Crown Point routed Wells, 43-9, in Northern Basketball League girls play Jan. 30. Photo by Nancy Frasier

Boy Scout Troop 73/Cub Scout Pack 73 of Hague recently took a trip to the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass. Taking part were, front, Kaleb Gijanto, Monty Benedict, Noah Stricker, Jonathan West, Noah Ahern, Bryce Gijanto; back, Terrence Benedict, Nathaniel Swinton and Tony Martucci.

Boy Scout Troop 73/Cub Scout Pack 73 of Hague recently took a trip to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Taking part were Patrick Taylor, Jonathan West, Amos Cooke, Noah Ahern and Terrence Benedict.


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A Friend of Ruff is a Friend of Mine!

Outdoor playing fields

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few  weeks  back,  I  published a story titled The Outdoor Gym.  The  point  of  the  story  was to illustrate the numerous  health  and  fi tness  benefi ts  available through local outdoor adventures. In the article, I stated it is important to provide local youth with the understanding and knowledge of the local environment since it is a key component in shaping their character and  fostering  an  independent  understanding  of  natural  processes. The  importance  of  understanding  and  utilizing  the  local  woods  and  waters  is  a  vital  component  of Adirondack  culture  and heritage. So too are the health benefi ts of participation in activities such  as paddle sports, skiing, hiking, climbing, hunting and fi shing. When  children  learn  to  use  and  enjoy  the  land,  it  has  value,  and if they value it, they will want to protect it. I closed the story with a personal opinion, which was based on casual observations rather than extensive research claiming, “If  ever there was a generation that needed a complete command and understanding of natural processes; this is the one. They will  be the next generation of paddlers, birders, skiers, hunters and  hikers. Or not!” They will also be the fi rst generation of Adirondackers to face  and confront the challenges presented by global climate change. I expect they will have a much more diffi cult row to hoe than  previous generations. I close with two letters received in response to the article. The fi rst letter comes from a former High School Physical Educator.   The other was written by a standout high school athlete. Dear Mr. Hackett: I wanted to tell you how much I appreciated and agree with your recent article in the Valley News. As a former physical educator, I am appalled at how few children appreciate the outdoor activities the Adirondacks offers in  abundance. Yearly, we took a group to climb one of the local peaks, even  managing Cascade for a group. Although, fi tting it in with all of  their academic classes was a big challenge. They were enchanted to view the summit and to have challenged themselves and attained the summit. And it was always great fun to be in the wonderful outside. We  also  tried  to  include  many  lifetime  activities  in  our  curriculum, such as cross country skiing, cross country running, archery, tennis, swimming, and even downhill skiing. The  opportunities  were  too  few,  and  the  off  campus  events  numbered only once per year, but it gave them a taste and it was especially gratifying to see the excitement in students who found  team sports not to their skill level or taste. I am very sad to see the children spending time in front of the  computers and not enjoying the wonders of the out of doors. As you so clearly stated, being outside is healthy, relaxing, reinvigorating calming and stress reducing.” Mr. Hackett: I  just  read  you’re  article  about  the  Outdoor  Gym.  I  bet  you  spent  all  of  your  time  outdoors  because  you  weren’t  a  jock  in

High School. It was different for me.  I was a real three sport athlete, playing  baseball, basketball and football, when I grew up. And I have a  trophy case in my home full of all my awards I earned to prove it. They really were the best years of my life, no doubt at all!  But  I earned all of them the hard way. Besides all those trophys and the Varsity Letters, all the hits and tackles and bruises ever gave back to me is a bum leg, a few  less teeth and a bad back. I played all three sports, and I was a captain in two of them. I  never even had to play JV. I was a real four-year hero. But, that  was  forty-three  years  ago  and  most  folks  don’t  remember  me  anymore. I’m  pretty  lame  now  too  from  all  them  hits  and  I  don’t  get  around too well anymore. Sports were my life, that’s all that mattered to me. Now all I do is watch them on TV. I havenÕ t thrown a baseball in years, and you know what? It’s kind of sad because I used to  have a really good arm like Johnny Podres. But I’m sorry I never learnt to fi sh or hunt, even though I see  deer and turkeys on my land now a lot. I wish they could a taught me how to shoot a bow, or to fi sh  and paddle a boat at my school because maybe I could get out more  today.    Keep  talking  and  writing  about  this  subject  and  maybe  there  are  more  happy  kids,  and  fewer  old  guys  like  me  that can’t get around no more.” Varsity Bass Fishing Teams: Not on The Big Lake Recently,  the Adirondack  Coast  Visitors  Bureau  and  the  City  of Plattsburgh announced Lake Champlain will host a total of six  professional bass fi shing tournaments this summer. Once again, The Big Lake has been listed as one of the Top100  bass fi shing lakes in the United States by Bassmaster Magazine. This year, the Pro Bass tournament season will get underway on the Big Lake with the Bassmaster Weekend Series beginning on June 14. It is expected the Bass Tournaments will attract roughly 2,000 anglers to the Lake Champlain region. Although there will be thousands of Pro Bass anglers enjoying  the bounty of the Big Lake, there’s is not yet a single High School  Varsity Bass Fishing Team competing on either side of the lake. The situation is the equivalent of having one of the country’s  most  popular  professional  sports  stadiums  in  your  backyard,  and yet none of the local schools have a chance to play there.        But it doesnÕ t stop there. The same situation continues across the Park throughout the year, as an estimated 12 to 15 million visitors travel to the Adirondack region to play on the whitewaters of the mighty Hudson or the Black River. Or to backpack the  Northville Placid Trail or mountain bike the old, logging roads or the recently established biking trails. Many  more  come  to  hunt  and  fi sh  among  the  nearly  3  million acres of state Forest Preserve lakes and lands.  Other paddle  sports  enthusiasts  come  from  across  the  country  to  compete  in  the annual Adirondack Canoe Classic or to paddle historic canoe routes located throughout the heart of the park. Thousands more come to ski or snowshoe the groomed trails at ski centers or to challenge the ungroomed backcountry trails. Fortunately, there are Varsity level Nordic and Alpine Ski Teams at several local schools. Other visitors fl ock to the High Peaks to become ‘46ers, or to  scale the soaring rock cliffs of the Cascades, Chapel Pond or PocO-Moonshine. And again, I am left to wonder, what percentage of local youth  have an opportunity to pursue similar adventures in their own back yard? Joe Hackett is a guide and sportsman residing in Ray Brook. Contact him at brookside18@adelphia.net.

On rivers all across the Adirondack from North Creek to Plattsburgh and west to Old Forge, there are outstanding venues for competitive whitewater paddling as well as flatwater racing competitions. Unfortunately, not a single High School in the park sponsors a Varsity Whitewater or a Flatwater Paddling Team. Currently, Olympic Paddlers compete in both Flatwater Sprints as well as Whitewater Slalom contested in Olympic competition.

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he weather is starting to break and I will be out with the dogs, bird hunting soon. Grouse season ends the end of  February  so  I  have  some  time  left.  To  me,  walking  through the aspen and apple tree thickets and maybe even fl ushing a bird with my dogs,  is comparable to fi shing during  an  Ephemerella  hatch  of  mayfl ies; a glorious day to be  alive. By Rich Redman For Christmas, my brother sent  me  a  couple  of  great  books to read while the minus 20 degree weather keeps me in the house. One was “Grouse Cover”, a complete set of newsletters written by Mr. George King, the other: “A Passion for  Grouse”,  which  is  a  collection  of  articles,  written  of  course,  about the King of Birds; the Ruffed Grouse. Mr.  King’s  newsletter  “Grouse  Cover”  started  in  October  1969. His one page, double sided newsletter was written  solely  by  George  King  for  grouse hunters. In his newsletters he covered season dates and bag limits by states, magazine articles, grouse photos and prints that were available, books about the bird, hunting dogs and grouse habitat management. Mr. King penned the newsletter, printed, packed letters  and  mailed  them  out  with  his  family,  Linda,  Kathy  and  his Grouse widow, Penny. Much of the costs for this feathered publication he bore out  of his own pockets when he fi rst got started.  His goal was to  educate, inform and build camaraderie of fellow grouse hunters. As his mailings grew, he slowly ventured into keeping a subscriber list. In 1971 his subscribers totaled more than 3000, covering numerous states. A years’ worth of “Grouse Cover”  lore and tales, sold for a whopping $2.00. George King’s passion for this bird carried over into starting  a  fraternity  or  society  of  Ruffed  Grouse  hunters,  known  as the Ancient and Honorable Order of Brush Worn Partridge  Hunters,  A.H.O.B.W.P.H.  A  parchment  certifi cate  with  the  A.H.O.B.W.P.H. code and the memberÕ s name was sent to every  raspberry  patch  and  thorn  bush  co-conspirator  of  the  grouse cover world. These guys were known locally as the “Brush Worns”. A blue background patch with white lettering and a gold colored Ruffed Grouse patch was later designed and sent to  members. Brush Worn members included all backgrounds in life, blue collar steel mill workers in PA, doctors and professional writers, including Burton Spiller, who wrote the book Grouse Feathers. Frank Woolner and H.G, “Tap” Tapply who  was the editor of Field and Stream magazine were also members and fellow hunting buddies. In the book: “A Passion for Grouse”, Mr. George King states,  Ò Now that my grouse hunting days are over, I sometimes refl ect on how wonderful it was that I discovered grouse hunting in the fi rst place. And I feel grateful that the rich traditions  have been kept alive by getting passed from one generation of  hunters to the next. Once in a while, when I was hunting in a beautiful covert, I could almost feel a kinship with the weathered men of long ago who hunted places just like this. Now I  am one of those old men. I like thinking that somewhere out  there, some younger hunter might feel that same connection  with me and with all the old timers from the other side of the  hill”. I recently wrote to George to let him know how much I appreciated his book, his writings and his love and passion for  the Ruffed Grouse and passing down tradition. A  few  weeks  later,  forgetting  I  even  sent  the  letter,  I  received an e-mail from Peggy King. A connection was made with this man through his writings  and  I  fi nd  myself  grieving  for  a  friend  I  never  met  or  knew personally. Only recently, have I discovered this man and his passion for grouse. I’ll always remember these words  he wrote. His advice is to take some time and” Soak up some  Wisdom”. Take time to sit by that tree and enjoy the moment  in the woods with your dog and friends. Getting a grouse is  not the only reason to hunt! I agree! I have developed a kinship for him, and all those other old  timers on the other side of the hill. The  world  of  Ruffed  Grouse,  Ruffy  or  (Bonasa  umbellus),  lost  a  true  friend  this  past  September.  Mr.  George  King  of  Greensburg Pennsylvania passed away due to a long illness. Mrs. King let me know that George was cremated. His ashes will be buried alongside the grave of his favorite dog,  “Boy”, an English Setter. They will be layed to rest under a 100  year old oak tree. The tradition of hunting, a hunter’s world, or a trout and  a fl y fi sherman’s world is something we all need to teach the  next generation. Mr. George King has set the bar for all of us.  We all need to carry on the tradition and pay it forward. I will  cherish  my  Order  of  Brush  Worn  Partridge  Hunter’s  patch  and some day it will be handed down to a deserving young Grouse Hunter. Thank you, Peggy. On Tuesday, Feb. 11, Trout Unlimited we will be giving a presentation on rod building at 7 p.m. at Gander Mountain. Everything from new tangled graphite to antique bamboo.

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County hatchery prepares for spring Thousands of trout to be stocked throughout the county By Seth Lang

seth@denpubs.com CROWN POINT — The Essex County Fish Hatchery in Crown Point is getting ready for another busy spring. Soon, hatchery workers will begin stocking local waters with thousands of trout. This year the hatchery plans to stock approximately 47,000 trout throughout 65 bodies of water in the county, making it one of the most unique and ambitious stocking programs in the northeastern United States. Essex County assumed ownership of the state-run hatchery in 1982 and itÕ s been providing a population of trout in local Essex County Fish Hatchery workers in Crown Point look over a 3-year-old rainbow trout as they waters ever since. prepare for spring stocking. Hatchery superintendent Steven LaPhoto by Seth Lang Mere has seen a lot of progress made in his in  1990.  These  trophy  fish  are  3-year-old  rainbow  and  brown  24 years in charge at the facility. LaMere launched the hatcheries trophy trout program after he was hired trout over 18 inches in length. Since the hatchery started this program LaMere noticed an immediate impact on tourism in the area. “Sport fishermen started popping up from other states to fish  these waters,” said LaMere. The new program also stocks several area waters to sponsor children’s fishing tournaments throughout the region.  Tournaments like the Roe Pond Invitational in Witherbee, where seniors  and disabled residents also have access became quite popular. Westport, Keene, Willsboro, Newcomb and other towns have also had children’s derbies where these fish were stocked. Prior to the trophy program, the hatchery primarily raised yearling trout. Of the 47,000 tout to be stocked this year, approximately 17,000  are yearling brook trout, 26,000 are 2-year-old rainbow trout and brown trout and around 3,600 are 3-year-old, most of which are  rainbow trout. At  some  point  most  hatcheries,  including  state-run  facilities,  have had a disease outbreak of some kind. Essex County’s hatchery has been certified disease free, year in, and year out. “We’re  very  proud  of  the  quality  and  quantity  of  fish  we’ve  raised for more than two decades,” LaMere said. “Our hatchery  has managed to be successful with very little funding.” The need for a hatchery comes from a variety of issues such as  over fishing and habitat loss due to storm run off.  Stocking these  waters  with  trout  off  sets  the  natural  reproduction  that  occurs  in streams. “The importance of having a local hatchery is having a connection with local people,” LaMere said.  “For decades people of all  ages have come into our facility to learn about trout.” Though there is still need for more funding for rehabbing the  facility  and  basic  upkeep,  the  hatchery  has  managed  to  get  by  over the years, spending what they can on their most pressing needs. There have been rumblings over the years about the hatcheryÕ s future,  but  not  lately.  LaMere  said,  lately,  he  hasn’t  heard  any  discussion about the facility not being around, and “that’s great  for our area.”

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Transportation & Supervision of 16 year old on T, W & Th weekly $400. Transport to turtoring in Lake George and pick up supervise until parent picks up. Must be nonsmoker & have reliable car. If interested call Mark @ 518-8577420

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Generac Automatic Service Rated Transfer Switches - all are new & include utility breaker, load shed module & installation manual. 100AMP, RTSD100A3, $450 150AMP, RTSY150A3, $550 200AMP, RTSY200A3, $650 518-494-2222 Warrensburg

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ANNOUNCEMENTS AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP For Families and Friends of problem drinkers. Anonymous, Confidential & Free. At the Turningpoint Center in the Marble Works, Middlebury, VT 7:308:30 Friday Evenings. Woodstock School of Art- CALL FOR ENTRIES for a juried exhibit, "THE PRINT SHOW" $2,000 in awards! Deadline: March 1st. Download prospectus, www.woodstockschoolofart.org OR 845-679-2388. SAFE STEP WALK-IN TUB. Alert for Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic Jets. Less Than 4 Inch Step-In. Wide Door. Anti-Slip Floors. American Made. Installation Included. Call 1-888720-2773 for $750 Off. VIAGRA/CIALIS 100MG/20MG. 40 Pills + 4/free. Only $99.00! Save $500 Now! 1-888-796-8878 ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES ANTIQUES WANTED Local 3rd Generation Dealer, Free Verbal Appraisals. Call Brian Bittner at (802) 272-7527 or visit http://www.bittnerantiques.com/ Memory Lane Fort Ann Antiques Always Buying 518-499-2915 Route 4, Whitehall, NY www.whitehallantique.com Nicholas Auctions Whitehall, NY Buying, Selling or Consign Appraisals Done 518-499-0303 www.nicholasauctions.com

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Iron Rite Mangle Ironing Machine, almost new w/direction booklet, $250. 518-668-4399 Late Model AIRCO Oil Furnace, exc cond, asking $1800, will negotiate. 518-543-6362 LET THERE BE LIGHT!' If God Had A Flashlight It Would Be Like This VoidHawkFlashlights.com 772985-8950 Motorized Travel Chair, new batteries, exc condition, $1200. 518222-1338 Napoleon Fireplace Insert, propane, in good cond., runs well, $300. 518-615-5778 RECLINER LIKE NEW: moving must sell, gray with mauve and blue. $19.99. call 802-459-2987 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 1-800-578-1363 Ext.300N Schwinn Comp Fitness Machine $200. Ab Coaster $150. Call 518494-5005 days or 518-494-7920 evenings. SHASTA TRAVEL TRAILER 32'x12'. Two axle. New pitched roof. Good for Office Trailer. $800.00. Call 802-265-3644. Snowblower, Troybilt 30” heavy duty 2 stage, 10HP, elec start & light. Great shape, runs exc, owners manual & original invoice, new $1525, sell $525. 518-222-9802 Sun Tec Skylte, new, 2'x4' to fit 24” rafter space. New cost $408+ tax, sell $250 OBO. 518-668-3367 T-SHIRTS CUSTOM printed. $5.50 heavyweight. "Gildan" Min. order of 36 pcs. HATS - Embroidered $6.00. Free catalog. 1-800-2422374 Berg Sportswear 40. Winslow Free Standing Pellet Stove, glass door, thermostat controlled, $1500. 518-623-2246 12pm-6pm

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February 8, 2014 WANTED TO BUY ADVERTISE to 10 Million Homes across the USA! Place your ad in over 140 community newspapers, with circulation totaling over 10 million homes. Contact Independent Free Papers of America IFPA at danielleburnett-ifpa@live.com or visit our website cadnetads.com for more information. Scrap Metal & Scrap Cars. We will pick up all. Call Jerry 518-5866943 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 WANTED WHOLE TREE WOOD CHIPPINGS The more organic matter the better. Must deliver. Will pay a reasonable price. Call or leave a message. WANTED-ASPEN LOGS AND PULPWOOD NORTHEASTERN PRODUCTS CORP (NEPCO) is buying Aspen logs and/or Pulpwood at its processing location at: 115 Sweet Road, Warrensburg, NY 12885. Log Species-100% Aspen (Popple) Log Length-8'0" Log Diameter-6" min, 24" max Logs should be clean, straight and with a minimum of center rot. Loads will be stick scaled and paid for at the time of delivery. Yard hours are M-Thu 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Fri. 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Call log buyer for current pricing! 1-800-873-8233 ext. 202 Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 APARTMENT RENTALS 3 Apartments for rent in Ticonderoga area. Call 518-585-6705 ask for Darlene Crown Point – 2 bdrm, stove & refrig included, W/D hook-up, no pets. $450/mo. + util. 518-3043429 Moriah – 2 bdrm, 2 story, lrg kitchen, $500/mo + util. 518-5461024 North Creek Efficiency Units for working adults, all util & cable TV include, NO security, furnished laundry room, $125/wk. 518-2514460 Port Henry – 1 BDRM/1 BA, completely renovated, W/D incl, walking distance to downtown, $550/mo. 802-922-0714 PORT HENRY. 1BR and 2BR Apartments. Downtown, close to grocery store, shopping, services. $475 and $500. 802-363-3341. Retired or looking for a quiet place to live? Here is a small ground floor, 1 bdrm apt, suitable for single or couple, located in a very nice neighborhood in Ticonderoga Village, off street parking, large yard, coin operated laundry. Apt is modern w/gas fireplace & new carpet. No pets. References & lease required, $495/mo. + security deposit. 518-585-2224 or 518586-6477. RETIREMENT APARTMENTS, ALL INCLUSIVE. Meals, transportation, activities daily. Short Leases. Monthly specials! Call (877) 2104130 Ticonderoga – 1bdrm, heat/trash removal incl. Walking distance to village, sec & ref required. $550/mo. 518-586-4554 Ticonderoga – 2bdrm, upstairs. Heat, hot water, elec, garbage, snow removal, mowing incl. NO SMOKING! $750/mo. Sec & ref required. 518-570-8119 Ticonderoga – Cozy 1 Bdrm,1st Floor, hardwood floors, applicances incl, $550/mo + deposit & refs required, 802-758-3276 Ticonderoga Mt Vista Apts – 3bdrm $608 rent + util. No smokers. Rental assistance may be avail; must meet eligibility requirements. 518-584-4543 NYS TDD Relay Service 1-800-421-1220 Handicap Accessible, Equal Housing Opportunity Ticonderoga – Pad Factory by the River. Nice 1bdrm, 2nd floor. Incl heat, hot water, garbage removal, covered parking. 1 year lease & ref required, no pets, avail 2/1, $550/mo + $550 security. 518338-7213 Ticonderoga – Senior Housing (55+). Some subsidy avail. Smoke free. Pet friendly. New appliances. Laundry on site. FHEO. Handicapped Accessible. 518-585-1007

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Ticonderoga, 1 bdrm, 1 flr, hardwood floors, applicances incl, $550/mo + deposit & ref required. 802-758-3276 Ticonderoga, 1bdrm w/off street parking, W/D hook-up, $550/mo + 1st mo + security deposit, 518-4991287 HOME RENTALS Crown Point – 5bdrm house, $650/mo, ref & deposit required. 518-597-3935 Crown Point – cute, cozy 3 bdrm/2 bath, A frame, porch, ½ acre, $83k. 518-351-5063, 860673-6119 or 917-679-4449 Lovely Single Family Home, 3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath. To trade, swap, sell for equal value home in area, $129,000. Located in beautiful Edgewater, FL. 518-696-2829

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

MOBILE HOME

Port Henry Duplex Apartment Building, completely renoved, excellent rental history, some owner financing avail, $69K. 518-5468247

Mobile Home – Lake George, 2003 custom built park model, 14' x 38' w/glass enclosed porch, exc cond. Ledgeview Camp, Highway 149. Asking $65K. 518-964-137

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MODULAR HOME 3 BDRM, 2 baths, on 1 acre of property, 2 car garage, 2 decks, $87,500. Port Henry, NY 518-962-4685

1947 BOY SCOUT CAMP, 5 acre lake property - $129,900. 7 new lake properties. www. LandFirstNY.com 1-888-683-2626 ABANDONED FARM 5 acres- State Land -$16,900 6 acres- Farmhouse - $99,900 Gorgeous So. Tier, NY hilltop location! Fields, woods, stream, pond, 30mile views! EZ owner terms! (888) 905-8847 newyorklandandlakes.com

Moriah – 3-4 bdrm home. Breathtaking views, private, fireplace, OHW heat, 7.3 acres, covered patio, storage shed. Sec & ref required. 518-597-3270

ABANDONED NY FARM! 5 acres State Land - $16,900, 6 acres Farmhouse - $99,900. Gorgeous So. Tier, NY hilltop location! Fields, woods, stream, pond,30 mile views! EZ owner terms! 1888-701-1864 www.NewYorkLandandLakes.com#

North Hudson, beautiful 3 bdrm, 2 ½ bath on 5 acres, $1500/mo. 518-532-0391 or 518-524-3751.

Brant Lake 9.1 acre building lot for sale by owner, Harris Road, $63K. 518-494-3174

Sebastian, Florida Affordable custom factory constructed homes $45,900+, Friendly community, No Real Estate or State Income Taxes ,minutes to Atlantic Ocean. 772-581-0080, www.beach-cove.com. Limited seasonal rentals

COUNTRY BARN/5 ACRES: $29,995 Rustic "Country Barn," Well-Built & Sturdy. On 5 Wooded Acres,Meadows, Apple Orchard. Frontage on State Rte 13, Mins to Salmon River. Adjoins NYS Snowmobile Trails. Call 1-800-229-7843 Or Visit www.LandandCamps.com

South Ticonderoga, private country home, $900/mo + util, 2 yr lease. 518-585-7907 or 518-5853300

Crown Point Land – 53 Peasley Rd. Property offers 3.5 acres on Putnam Creek w/600' of road frontage, a 50' x 30' 2 story fram barn w/elec & oil heat. Zones residential. Can be converted or build new. Beautiful spot & minutes to the Northway or Ticonderoga, $65K. Purdy Realty, LLC 338-1117 Call Frank Villanova 878-4275 Cell

MOBILE HOME RENTALS Crown Point – trailer on large lot, 2 bdrm/2 full bath, laundry room incl W/D, short distance to CP Bridge, lots of parking, private backyard, includes trash removal, many new renovations, avail immediately, must have good references, $600/mo. + utilities. 518321-4134 Johnsburg – 2 bdrm/2bath on corner lot, not in trailer park. No smoking/pets. MUST have ref, sec & 1st months rent. All util paid by tenant. Call 518-251-3990. Avail mid-January. Johnsburg- 2bdrm/2ba on corner lot, not in trailer park. No smoking or pets. MUST have ref, sec & 1st months rent. All util paid by tenant. Avail mid-January. 518-251-3990 North River – 2bdrm/2ba in trailer park. No smoking or pets. MUST have ref, security & 1st months rent. All util paid by tenant. $550/mo. 518-251-3990 North River – 3bdrm/2bath mobile home in trailer park. No smoking/pets. MUST have ref, sec & 1st months rent. All util paid by tenant. $550/mo. 518-251-3990. VACATION PROPERTY RENTALS WARM WEATHER IS YEAR ROUND In Aruba. The water is safe, and the dining is fantastic. Walk out to the beach. 3-Bedroom weeks available. Sleeps 8. $3500. Email: carolaction@aol.com for more information. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RENTALS TICONDEROGA DOWNTOWN OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT, customized for your use, available March 1st, $550/mo + utilities. 518-585-9173 Days or 518-5478730 Evenings.

Crown Point, 600' + on Putts Creek, 2.78 acres, 20' x 32' liveable building. Fix up or tear down & rebuild, $30K FIRM, quick sale. 518-354-7167 LITTLE FALLS NY AREA- 59.9 acres, field, woods, views 1,009 ft on NYS rt5 $59,000. 17.9 acres fields, woods, views $34,000 Owner financing www.helderbergrealty.com CALL: 518-861-6541 NYS LAND FOR SALE 8.6 Acres/$19,995 With Financing! Beautiful Ridge Top Maple Forests With Evergreens, Wild Apple Trees, Babbling Brook & Major Deer Trails. Easy Access Off Rt 13. Minutes To Salmon River Fishing & State Game Lands. Call Now: 1-800229-7843 or email info@landandcamps.com Schroon Lake – leased land w/camp in excellent cond, 50' lakefront, 48' wooden dock, asking $50K. Call for details 518-4957683 Schroon Lake Waterfront Camp on leased land. Screened porch, 32' aluminum dock + more, $37K. 518-569-6907 STONEY CREEK 50 Acres secluded easy access 1800 ft. black top frontage, mountain views, Stoney Creek, NY $89,900, no interest financing. 518-696-2829 FARMFARM666@yahoo.com Town of Lake George ½ acre building lot. Access to Village water. Ideal for build-out basement. $47,000. Will hold mortgage for qualified buyer, 20% down. 518668-0179 or 518-321-3347

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Park Model, 1986. Ledgeview Camp, Highway 149, 5 Pine Breeze Trail, $49,500. Come see, it's really neat! New in 2012: roof, siding, bedroom, deck & shed! 518-6363429 or 352-428-8767 VACATION PROPERTY Lovely Single Family Home, 3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath. To trade, swap, sell for equal value home in area, $129,000. Located in beautiful Edgewater, FL. 518-696-2829 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Caregiver Available Experienced elder care at your home for companionship to personal needs. Mobile or non-mobile female or male. Cheerful, energetic and confidential. Immediate availablility. Current references. Call Mary Jo at 518-585-5280. AUTOMOTIVE $21 Car Insurance - Instant Quote - All Credit Types - Find Out If You Qualify - As Low As $21/Month. Call (888) 291-2920. DAY CARE LADY BUG DAYCARE WARRENSBURG, NY NYS Licensed Group Day Care. Warren & Washington County Child Care Pay accepted. Majority of our kids have since grown up & no longer require our services. Current openings for children 1-13 years of age. Offering before, during, after school and summer programs. Providing a learning developmental program. Preparing children for entering pre-k and kindergarten to include activities with indoor & outdoor playtime. Employees trained in CPR & basic first aid and have been fingerprinted & background checked by the State. Upon request parent referrals are available. Please contact Owner/Operator Joanne Monroe at (518-623-4152.

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PARADOX HOME FOR SALE By Owner, Schroon Lake School District, 3 bedroom, 1 bath, fully renovated, 2 garages, shed, large fire place, $149,900. No owner terms. See forsalebyowner.com Listing ID# 23972428. TREE SERVICES

BE ENERGY INDEPENDENT. MAXIM OUTDOOR WOOD PELLET FURNACE by Central Boiler features automatic power ignition. Heats multiple buildings. Boivin Farm Supply 802-2362389 HAS YOUR BUILDING SHIFTED OR SETTLED? Contact Woodford Brothers Inc, for straightening, leveling, foundation and wood frame repairs at 1-800-OLD-BARN. www.woodfordbros.com. "Not applicable in Queens county" INSURANCE PERMANENT LIFE INSURANCE. Qualify to age 86. Fast. Easy. Few Questions. No Exam! 1-800-9383439 (x24); 1-516-938-3439, x24 REAL ESTATE 1 ACRE OF LAND at Wood Rd., West Chazy, NY, close to schools, nice location. Please call 518-4932478 for more information. 40 ACRES $155/MONTH $499 down. Immediate financing. No qualifications. No penalties. NW Nevada near Reno. Call Earl 1-949632-7066. www.CheapRuralProperty.com ADIRONDACK "BY OWNER" AdkByOwner.com 1000+ photo listings of local real estate for sale, vacation rentals & timeshares. Owners: List with us for only $299 per year. Visit on-line or call 518-891-9919 BUILDING AND LOT in Moriah 1.3+ acres, paved driveway, town water and sewer. Can be used for residential and/or commercial, Asking $45,000. 518-546-3568 Lovely Single Family Home, 3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath. To trade, swap, sell for equal value home in area, $129,000. Located in beautiful Edgewater, FL. 518-696-2829

Tree Work Professional Climber w/decades of experience w/anything from difficult removals to tasteful selected pruning. Fully equpped & insured. Michael Emelianoff 518-251-3936 Remote Car Starter, Ultra Brand comes w/2 remotes, $50, ask for Linda 518-546-3463


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www.timesofti.com Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State (“SSNY”) on 01/07/14. 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 principal business location of LLC: 19 Baldwin Road, Ticonderoga NY 12883. Purpose: All lawful activities. T T- 1 / 2 5 - 3 / 1 / 2 0 1 4 6TC-58091 ----------------------------NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Ticonderoga, New York (the “Town”) invites sealed bids for Chemical Waste Management and Disposal in the Town. All such sealed bids must be received by the Town Board at the Town Offices at 132 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga, New York, on or before the 24th day of February,

2014, at 2:00 pm; at such time and place, all sealed bids received will be publicly opened and read. Specifications, bid forms, proposed contract and non-collusion statements will be available for examination and procurement in the Office of the Supervisor’s Clerk, located at 132 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga, New York, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or by calling (518) 585-6265 beginning immediately through February 24th, 2014. Only such bids as are made and filed upon the forms available in the Office of the Supervisor’s Clerk and are enclosed in a sealed envelope clearly marked “SEALED BID/CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT” will be accepted. A fully executed non-collusion statement shall be included with each bid proposal. Each bid shall be accompanied by

either a certified check or a bid bond, in a form acceptable to the Town, payable to the Town in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid. A performance bond and labor and material bond in the form approved by the Town will be required by the successful bidder. The project shall be completed no later than July 1, 2014. The selected bidder must pay at least the prevailing wage rate and pay or provide the prevailing supplements, including the premium rates for overtime pay, as determined by the State of New York Labor Department in accordance with the Labor Law. The PWR Number for this project is PRC# 2014900089. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids not considered to be in the best interest of the Town, and to waive any technical or formal defect in the bids which is considered

by the Town to be merely irregular, immaterial or unsubstantial. Dated: January 28, 2014 Ticonderoga, New York By Order of the Town Board Town of Ticonderoga, New York. Tonya Thompson, Town Clerk Town of Ticonderoga T T- 2 / 8 / 2 0 1 4 - 1 T C 37860 ----------------------------THE TOWN OF TICONDEROGA IS LOOKING for qualified contractors who would like to be oncall for miscellaneous jobs around the Ticonderoga owned Buildings. Submit wage information to the Town Clerk’s office, 132 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga, NY 12883 by 9:00 a.m. on February 18, 2014. The Town of Ticonderoga is an E q u a l Opportunity/Affirmativ e Action Employer. The Town Board reserves the right to

Times of Ti - 31 accept/reject any/all applications. Qualified contractors must comply with W o r k e r ’ s Compensation, prevailing wage, and all other legal requirements to be included in a contract with the Town. T T- 2 / 8 / 2 0 1 4 - 1 T C 37863 ---------------------------TIME WARNER CABLEíS AGREEMENTS WITH PROGRAMMERS and broadcasters to carry their services and stations routinely expire from time to time. We are usually able to obtain renewals or extensions of such agreements, but in order to comply with applicable regulations, we must inform you when an agreement is about to expire. The following agreements are due to expire soon, and we may be required to cease carriage of one or more of these services/stations in the near future where these services are offered:

WFNY-CA, WRNN, CCTV-9, GOL TV SD&HD, Jewelry TV SD&HD, MLB Network SD&HD, MLB Extra Innings, NHL Network SD/HD, NHL Center Ice, Outdoor Channel SD&HD, YES Network SD/HD, YouToo In addition, from time to time we make certain changes in the services that we offer in order to better serve our customers. The following changes are scheduled to take place: ITV Gold, NDTV, Filmy, UTV Movies, Willow will be added on or about February 13, 2014 TVB1, TVB2, TVBe, TVBs, TVBLA will be added on or about February 13, 2014 TVBV will be added on or about February 13, 2014 Starting February 4, 2014 and ending February 24, 2014 we will launch the simulcast of Local NBC Broadcaster, NBC Sports Network, MSNBC, USA, CNBC to channel 1465-1469.

TWC Sportsnet LA SD&HD will be added on or about February 25, 2014 Find It On Demand, Travel On Demand, Be Healthy On Demand, Movie Trailers On Demand channels content will move to Local On Demand and the channels will be dropped on or about March 1, 2014 Liquidation will be added on or about March 6, 2014 Espanol On Demand content will move to Movies On Demand and channel will be dropped on or about March 18, 2014 We will be providing you these notifications whenever there is a change in channel or programming service. You can also check our division website at WWW.TWC.COM if you would like more updated information. T T- 2 / 8 / 2 0 1 4 - 1 T C 37864 ----------------------------Juggling Your Budget? Advertise Small, Get Big Results! Call 1-518-873-6368 Ext. 201


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