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Chip Holmes takes another position By Fred Herbst fred@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA Ñ The chief executive offi cer of Inter-Lakes Health in Ticonderoga is leaving, stating his plans a week after announcing the facility is eliminating 33 jobs. Chip Holmes, the Inter-Lakes CEO for the past two-and-a-half years, has accepted a position with Quorum Health Resources, effective April 4. QHR is a Tennessee-based company that provides executive management and consulting services to not-for-profit hospitals throughout the country. Charles Miceli, vice president of supply chain and information services at Fletcher Allen Health Care, will serve as interim Inter-Lakes CEO until a permanent replacement is named. Miceli served as interim Inter-Lakes CEO in 2011, prior to Holmes’ appointment. Holmes and Miceli serve the Ti facility through an agreement with Fletcher Allen Executive Services, LLC, which CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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Literacy Volunteers hosting Scrabble tourney Local org aims to eradicate illiteracy By Seth Lang seth@denpubs.com PORT HENRY — Literacy Volunteers of Essex and Franklin Counties will host its annual winter scrabble tournament on Sunday, March 2, at the Knights of Columbus in Port Henry. The tournament will be sponsored

by Avery Energy of Crown Point. The top three winners will receive prizes. It will begin at 12:30 p.m. with registration and the fi rst game begins at 1 p.m. Registration is $10 a person and refreshments are included. Information is available online at litvol.com or by calling the Literacy Volunteers’ main offi ce at 546-3008. Executive Director Maria Burke hopes for a good turn out again this year. “Unfortunately, Scrabble is a game

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Ti food co-op reception planned Voting under way in logo contest By Fred Herbst

fred@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA — With a time line and fi nancial plan in place, the group working to form the Ticonderoga Natural Foods Co-op will hold a public reception and information session. The event will be Friday, March 14, at 6 p.m. at the PRIDE offi ce on Montcalm Street in Ticonderoga. The TNFC steering committee is hard at work on several organizational steps toward making a food co-op a reality in Ticonderoga,” Sharon Reynolds said. “We have fi led our name at the New York State Department of State to obtain our legal status and anticipate a response soon. The next steps will be to produce the by-laws, which we have already drafted, and other documents before we nominate and vote on the TNFC board of directors. “In the last few months we have produced a realistic time line for the completion of the many requirements needed to form a food co-op, developed a fi nancial plan and we have created the ‘story’ to be told in the marketing materials that we will share,” she said. The co-op steering committee has also selected six possible

logos for the store. The winning logo is to be selected by online voting. “We’re asking people to cast their vote in determining the logo that will best represent our co-op,” Reynolds said. “Please take your time viewing each logo, keeping in mind that you may need to scroll down to view both the black & white as well as the color versions. Upon viewing all six entries, you will be asked to select your top logo choice and submit it along with your Email address.” Votes can be cast at www.facebook.com/ticonderogacoop All votes should be in by Friday, March 7. The committee said the logo must be professional, eye-catching and legible; must promote the mission of Ticonderoga Natural Foods Co-op; must look good in color or black and white; and must be easily reproducible and scalable for large and small formatting. There is strong support for the establishment of a food cooperative in Ticonderoga. A community survey conducted by volunteers studying a possible co-op last fall found 100 percent of those asked support the creation of a cooperative store. The survey also found 87 percent mostly/sometimes purchase organic or local foods, 30 percent rarely/never buy organic and 7 percent always buy organic and local food.

It also indicated 77 percent are interested in membership in a local co-op, 22 percent maybe and 1 percent is not interested in membership. The full survey can be viewed at www.ticfoodcoop.blogspot. com. The Ticonderoga Natural Foods Co-op mission statement reads: “Our mission is to create and support a communityowned co-op that believes in the importance of healthy living, sustainability and offering locally produced products. We are committed to providing high quality goods and services at affordable prices through member-participation and employment opportunities.” Ticonderoga offi cials turned their attention to the possible creation of a food co-op after failing to generate interest from large grocery chains in locating in the community. A food cooperative or food co-op is a grocery store owned, organized and operated by members. Since decisions about how to run a cooperative are not made by outside shareholders, cooperatives often exhibit a high degree of social responsibility with an emphasis on local, natural foods. For more information, contact PRIDE at sreynolds@prideofticonderoga.org.

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Square dance to begin arts celebration MArts Madness March 1-16 By Fred Herbst

fred@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA — A family square dance will be kick off the second annual MArts Madness, a celebration of Ticonderoga area arts. The dance will be held Saturday, March 1, at the Knights of Columbus, 103 Montcalm St., at 6 p.m. Featured will be a live band, the Mountain Music Men, with Stan Burdick as caller. Singles, couples and children with parents are welcome. A night of country style music is planned, including instruction, round and square dances, refreshments and family fun together. Donations of $5 a person are suggested. MArts Madness, sponsored by the Ti Cultural Arts Initiative, will continue through March 16. It will include two dozen shows, events and activities. A highlight of MArts Madness will be a cartooning workshop Tuesday, March 4, at 6 p.m. at Studio 117, 117 Montcalm St. Instructor is Stan Burdick, area cartoonist, who will teach youth, age 12 and older, and adults how to draw comic characters. No previous experience is necessary. Doodlers and scribblers are welcome. Donations are appreciated. Reservations are necessary. Call 585-7015 to make a reservation. Other MArts Madness events include: — Sunday, March 2, a performance by the folk group Running the River at 3 p.m. at the Best Western, sponsored by the Ticonderoga Festival Guild; — Monday, March 3, a lecture by Nancy Scarzello on “Spring into Health with Herbs- the Revitalization of You” at 4 p.m. at Studio 117 on Montcalm Street; — Wednesday, March 5, a quilt show exhibiting “Kids QuiltQuirky but Cool!” made by children in the 2013 Ticonderoga Heritage Museum workshop at Libby’s Bakery cafe. Cellist Brian Donat will perform during a reception at 4 p.m.; —Wednesday, March 5, a TiCoustics coffee house at the Burleigh House 7 to 9 p.m.; — Thursday, March 6, Vincent Smith will discuss “How to Enhance You and Your Family’s Life with Changes in Your Home and Offi ce” at 7 p.m. at Studio 117 on Montcalm Street; —Friday, March 7, there will be an art show and reception for Ti Arts at the Downtown Gallery, 119 Montcalm St.; — Saturday, March 8, North Country History Day at Fort Ticonderoga, Call 585-2821 or go online at www.FortTiconderoga,org for information; — Saturday, March 8, Ticonderoga Sentinel Alumni Bowling

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Tournament, Adirondack Lanes, noon and 3 p.m.; — Sunday, March 9, “Art From Our Collection” reception 1 to 3 p.m., Harmon Gallery, Hancock House; — Sunday, March 9, Ticonderoga Sentinel Alumni Bowling Tournament, Adirondack Lanes, noon and 3 p.m.; — Monday, March 10, children’s movie night at the Ticonderoga fi re house, Montcalm Street, 7 p.m.; — Tuesday, March 11, Hyde Museum presentation by June Leary, 7 p.m., at Studio 117, Montcalm Street; —Wednesday, March 12, poetry reading and open mike event at 7 p.m. at the Downtown Gallery; — Thursday, March 13, children’s story hour with Vincent Smith, 3:30 p.m., Black Watch Memorial Library, Montcalm Street; — Friday, March 14, Ticonderoga Natural Food Coop party, 6 p.m., at PRIDE, 111 Montcalm St.; — Saturday, March 15, Irishman of the Year dinner, Knights of Columbus. Call 585-3324 for information; — Saturday, March 15, Children’s Art Day for children ages

5-12, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Downtown Gallery, Montcalm Street; — Saturday, March 15, St. Patrick’s Day cupcake decorating, 2:30 p.m., Libby’s Bakery cafe, Montcalm Street; — Saturday, March 15, Ticonderoga High School drama club will present “Pride and Prejudice” at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium; — Saturday, March 15, Fort Ticonderoga living history event, “Ordered to Join the Northern Army in Canada,” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fort Ticonderoga. Call 585-2821 for information; — Sunday, March 16, Ticonderoga High School drama club will present “Pride and Prejudice” at 2 p.m. in the school auditorium; — Sunday, March 16, Fort Ticonderoga living history event, “Ordered to Join the Northern Army in Canada,” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fort Ticonderoga. Call 585-2821 for information; and — Sunday, March 16, Fort Fever Series, “1776 at Fort Ticonderoga, 2 p.m., Fort Ticonderoga, Call 585-2821 for information. For information people can Email vmsdesign@pobox.com or mcourtright@ticonderogany.com.

Cub Scout Pack 73 recently held its annual Pinewood Derby. The winners are, from left, Connor Robarge-Greene, ﬁrst place, Nicolas Borho, most original, Bryce Porter, second place, Monty Benedict, best of show, and Domonick Sherman, third place. The boys will represent Hague at the Wakpominee District Pinewood Derby in the Aviation Mall.

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Ticonderoga Sentinel Support Fund created Alumni bowling tourney March 8-9 By Fred Herbst

fred@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Alumni Association will help school groups this spring. The Sentinel Support Fund will assist projects not funded through the school district budget, according to Steve Boyce. “The Ticonderoga Alumni Association has created a matching fund to help support educational activities that might be cut during difficult financial times,” Boyce said. “Starting in the second semester of the 2013-14 school year, student and school groups may apply for a matching grant of up to $250 to help finance field trips, programs, speakers and other school-endorsed activities. “To be eligible for the match, applicants must provide the Alumni Association Review Committee with a description of the project and its educational impact, project budget and a plan to raise the funds that the association will match,” he said. “Besides

funding valuable projects, it is hoped applicants will learn important organization, planning and communication skills.” The Ti Alumni Association has placed $1,000 in the Sentinel Support Fund for this spring. “Money to finance the initiative will come from revenues from the Alumni Bowling Tournament and any surpluses in the alumni association administrative budget,” Boyce said. “Money will not be taken from alumni donations to the Scholarship Award Fund.” The Ticonderoga Alumni Association offers scholarships to all Ti High graduates for post-secondary education. Ti students earn points throughout their high school careers based on attendance, academic performance, family involvement, citizenship, behavior, extracurricular activities and community service. Based on the points earned, scholarships are provided directly to students. The annual Alumni Bowling Tournament will be held Saturday and Sunday, March 8 and 9, at Adirondack Lanes in Ticonderoga. Proceeds will go to the new Sentinel Support Fund. There will be two sessions, starting at noon and 3 p.m. both

Saturday and Sunday. The tournament is a four-person format. The entry fee is $20 for adults and $12 for students. Entrants may also participate in a strike pool, 50-50 raffle and purchase do-over shots, “Bowl-Agains.” The tournament is open to everyone, including non-Ticonderoga alumni and students. For more information call Donna Fleury at Adirondack Lanes at 585-6851. Besides providing scholarships and support for educational activities, the Ticonderoga Alumni Association also presents Distinguished Alumni and Special Service awards annually. The Distinguished Alumni awards recognize graduates of Ticonderoga High School who have succeeded in their personal and professional lives. A goal of the awards is to introduce positive role models to the Ticonderoga High School community. The Distinguished Alumni awards recognize and honor community members who have been instrumental in their service to the community.

Quilt to be unveiled during March 5 reception TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Heritage Museum will unveil its “Kid’s Quilt — Quirky but Cool” at a reception at Libby’s Bakery Café on Wednesday, March 5, at 4 p.m. The event is part of mArts Madness II, a celebration of the cultural arts of the Ticonderoga area. The public is invited to drop in at Libby’s, view the quilt on display and enjoy light refreshments and music featuring cellist Brian Donat. According to Mary Curtis, museum educator and director of visitor services, “This colorful creative quilt was made by participants in the 2013 Heritage Museum’s Summer Children’s Workshop. After the children created the individual squares, quilter Diane Thatcher added her professional flair, connecting the squares and completing the quilt project. It is lively and fun, a work of art.” The Ticonderoga Heritage Museum, established in 1984, is situated in the 1888 building, the last vestige of the Ticonderoga Pulp and Paper Co. and the only surviving example of the industrial heritage of the La Chute River. The museum is located at the entrance to Bicentennial Park and is open from May to October. Besides interpreting Ticonderoga’s industrial past, the museum operates as a Heritage Visitor Center along the Lakes to Locks Passage and hosts a children’s summer workshop series. Pictured at right: Sylvia Boyce displays the “Kid’s Quilt — Quirky but Cool.” The Ticonderoga Heritage Museum will unveil the quilt at a reception at Libby’s Bakery Café on Wednesday, March 5, at 4 p.m.

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TICONDEROGA — Jon Savio has been named chief financial officer of Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union. He will oversee the accounting and finance functions for the institution. Savio brings nearly 15 years of experience in the financial services industry with Asset Liability Management and fixed income investment experience. “I am thrilled that Jon has joined the executive leadership team in such a key role. His education, experience, temperament and commitment to the credit union philosophy make him an ideal addition to TFCU,” said Shawn Hayes, TFCU president and CEO. “I am confident that Jon will make significant contributions toward the continued success of TFCU as we carry out our mission is service to our members.” Before joining TFCU, Savio was a managing director/portfolio strategist at CNBS, LLC in Overland Park, Kan. While at CNBS, he worked as a consultant and investment adviser to credit unions

throughout the country, providing balance sheet and investment advice as well as economic and market commentary and strategy on issues affecting credit unions. Prior to CNBS, he worked at First St. Louis Securities, a regional broker dealer, as a fixed income portfolio accountant and analyst for community banks. Savio’s career includes experience working as compliance officer, and as a teller and personal banker. Savio received his master of business administration and bachelor of science in business administration from Avila University in Kansas City. He will be joined in Ticonderoga by his wife and two daughters. Established in 1954, Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union has been serving the financial needs of its members for 59 years. It currently operates offices on Route 9N in Ticonderoga, Meacham Street in Port Henry and Court Street in Elizabethtown and can be found online at www.tfcunow. com.

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Bible study available TICONDEROGA — A Lenten Bible Study Group will meet on Wednesdays at the Ticonderoga First United Methodist Church during the season of Lent. Starting on Wednesday, March 5, the group will meet in fellowship hall from 11 a.m. to noon each week through April 16. The Bible study will follow the book by Marjorie J. Thompson, “Forgiveness: A Lenten Study,” which may be ordered through the church offi ce for $8. Call 585-7995 to order as soon as possible. Pastor Scott Tyler will be leading the study. “Forgiving others and humbly asking for forgiveness are central disciplines for Christian believers. Lent, a time to refl ect on our Christian journey is an appropriate time to deepen our understanding and practice of forgiveness,” states Thompson. Also available is a Bible-based daily devotional written by Pastor Tyler of the church. More than 200 people receive the devotional. By sending an Email request to rev.scott.tyler@gmail.com people can sign-up for the daily Bible devotional. Call the First United Methodist Church offi ce at 585-7995 to register for the Lenten study and/or the daily devotional. The church is located at 1045 Wicker St. in Ticonderoga. For information about the church visit the church website at www.tifumc.com, go on Facebook at www.facebook.com/tifumc or Email tifumc@yahoo.com.

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Prison, the college alternative?

housands of New York State families struggle every day to pay the costs of college education for their children. In most cases students are forced to mortgage their futures by borrowing to pay for college, graduating with an average debt of about $30,000 while earning a bachelor’s degree. Now there may be an alternative for families who don’t have the money for college and students who don’t want to go deep into debt. They can go to prison. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has announced a new statewide initiative to give incarcerated individuals the opportunity to earn a college degree through funding college classes in prisons across New York. The governor cites studies that show college education for prisoners dramatically decreases recidivism rates while saving money. Those who earn a college degree while in prison are less likely to end up behind bars again, he said, therefore decreasing the number of inmates in New York state prisons. The initiative will provide college level education at 10 New York State prisons, one in each region of the state. The program would offer both associate’s and bachelor’s degrees. “Giving men and women in prison the opportunity to earn a college degree costs our state less and benefits our society more,” Cuomo said. “New York State currently spends $60,000 per year on every prisoner in our system, and those who leave have a 40 percent chance of ending up back behind bars. Existing programs show that providing a college education in our prisons is much cheaper for the state and delivers far better results. Someone who leaves prison with a college degree has a real shot at a second lease on life because their education gives them the opportunity to get a job and avoid falling back into a cycle of crime.” Cuomo may be right about providing college educations to criminals, but shouldn’t New York State be doing more to help hard-working, lawabiding families with college? Costs to attend one of the 64 State University of New York campuses vary, but the average for the 2013-14 academic year is $22,700, according to SUNY. SUNY costs have increased an average of 8.6 percent a year for the past decade, according to a study by the Albany Times Union newspaper. The average SUNY student earning a bachelor’s degree leaves school owing $22,575 in student loans, according to SUNY. The national average is $26,600. That makes the SUNY system “an excellent value,” according to SUNY. Is it? It’s true SUNY costs can be half of some major

private colleges and universities, but often the actual costs to families and students are much higher at SUNY than at private schools. That’s because financial aid is virtually nil for a middle class student in SUNY, while private schools can offer attractive financial aid packages. Not only does the lack of financial aid cost New York families, it forces many of its top students to leave the state for higher education. Often they leave and never come back. Look at the case of a local student, a national merit scholarship semifinalist, whose college choice came down to SUNY-Geneseo and the University of Notre Dame. The cost to attend Geneseo, arguably SUNY’s top academic campus, in 2013-14 is $21,670. Geneseo offered no scholarship assistance to the local student, although it did offer loans. The cost to attend Notre Dame, generally ranked among the leading universities in the country, in 2013-14 is $57,117. Notre Dame offered the local student nearly $40,000 in scholarships. In the end it cost the local family less to have their student attend a $57,117 university in Indiana than a $21,670 college in New York. That situation is not unique, particularly among high-achieving, middle class students — the very students New York State should be trying to keep at home. Cuomo’s plan to educate prison inmates may be sound, but it also seems like sound policy to promote a public education system that rewards New York’s best students and encourages them to keep their talents at home. Where is the help for those students? Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb railed against the governor’s proposal. “If the state is going to hand out free college educations, why don’t we start with deserving students who actually respect the law?,” Kolb said. “This proposal is an insult to families struggling to find money for tuition, to young men and women who take on mountains of debt in student loans, and to the millions of New Yorkers who pay the highest taxes in the nation and are now asked to subsidize college degrees for criminals. “Paying for a college education is an issue that keeps parents up at night,” Kolb said. “It is a massive financial commitment that has become even more onerous as years have gone on. Any effort to reward convicts with something that law-abiding men and women can hardly afford is an affront to all New Yorkers.” We agree. Ñ

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he writing has been through our sister publishon the wall for some ing company in Central New time. Our great fears York that just received their are coming to pass and no one renewal notice for the comis taking the steps to fix what ing year. The watered-down is clearly a bad and ill-contraditional Excellus EPO ceived law. plan will see a 21.3 percent Even staunch Democratic rate increase this coming sponsors of the legislation year. The Health Saving Acknown as the Affordable count, which carries a high Health Care Act have called deductible where employDan Alexander it a “train wreck” waiting to ees pay everything upfront, Thoughts from happen. Well, the wreck has without the benefit of coBehind the Pressline already happened and its true pays, will see an increase of effects will continue to ripple approximately 12 percent. through the country as it destroys the econOur policy renewal comes in a few omy and the millions of American families months but we’ve already been told by our who have lost their insurance coverage and insurance broker to expect similar increasthe many more who will be unable to afford es. From a small employer’s standpoint, coverage under the new plan. we’ve attended many meetings prompting The Affordable Health Care Act pro- us to be ready for implementation. We’ve posed and driven into law by President made changes to our plans and we’ve made Obama in 2009 has been everything but afcertain our employees were all enlightened fordable. The President promised it would to the pending changes coming our way. be “revenue neutral” and he promised we The Administration was not ready to imcould keep the plans we had in place as plement the law, wasting not only time but well as our doctor. All false promises, un- billions of dollars. Now they appear to be fortunately aimed at getting votes — not more concerned about the upcoming elecsolving problems. tions and the impact the Act is having on To date, the ACA, which is scheduled to their ability to maintain their party seats. It go into full effect later this year, has seen reinforces the point that this was all about over 30 portions of the legislation delayed votes and it was never about improving the primarily due to poor preparation by the health care system for all Americans. Administration. The website continues to Looking back, one has to wonder how be a terrible disappointment and the navi- could we have ever justified making such gators hired to assist Americans signing up a major change to the American health care have failed to fill the void. system, clearly seen the best in the world. Ah, but just wait — the high-cost market- While not perfect, 85 percent of Americans ing campaigns rolling out will certainly put told pollsters year after year they were satthe Act back on track. These will focus on isfied with their health care coverage. Cerluring the healthy youth, recently referred tainly there was room for improvement, to by Mrs. Obama as “Knuckleheads,” to but I think we should have realized what purchase health insurance policies through would happen in a government takeover of the marketplace in order to support the health care system. many elderly and sick who have taken adUnder the Affordable Health Care Act, vantage of the government subsidies. we are losing our freedom of choice. Health To top it all off, the non-partisan Con- care is very personal to each of us and ungressional Budget Office has released their less serious modifications are made in the report indicating that the Act will add more future to this law, it will cast a very long than $1 trillion to the federal deficit which shadow over our freedoms and “fundais already at the critical stage! We’re getting mentally transform” this country in ways exactly what we asked for when we started unimaginable only a few short years ago. believing in campaign promises. So how is the Act affecting businesses Dan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton in our region? We received an early glance Publications. He may be reached at dan@denpubs.com.

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Inter-Lakes cuts dental staff To the Times of Ti: In 2007, when I spoke with Kevin Haughney and Gordonna Blodgett about joining the dental staff at Moses Ludington Hospital, it was to start a new page in my life. I had little knowledge of what that chapter held for me after 25 years in private practice. I knew that a large part of my job would be to provide care for the under served pool of dental patients with no insurance or Medicaid or Fidelis coverage. What I didn’t realize was that it was such a huge population. Two thousand new patients in one year. Three thousand new patients in two years and a total population of more than 7,000 patients in five years. Patients from Ticonderoga, Crown Point, Port Henry, Mineville and Schroon Lake. From so far as Lewis, Plattsburgh and Lake Placid. A doctor from Long Island who was on vacation in Lake George, whose son had an emergency and we were the only dentist available on a Saturday. A camper from New Hampshire we saw as an emergency patient. This patient then drove over two hours from home to complete his root canal therapy, and later returned for a check-up visit. A young wife who was too embarrassed to smile because of the appearance of her front teeth; who cried when she saw what we were able to do for her, and is now outspoken and smiles freely. Adult patients who trembled in fear of the dentist and had never gone to one, who are now pain free and willingly schedule and keep recall appointments. The people who have become our friends. Karen Costello, who realized that I was having a stroke the first day I was working at the hospital and brought me to the emergency room upstairs. Kevin Haughney, who kept my insurance active, despite the fact that I hadn’t seen my first patient. Kevin, who welcomed me back after my three months of speech therapy, who was always thankful of the work our clinic did at the hospital. Wayne and Sue Busby, who let us move into our house, even before we started to pay anything to stay there and has helped us over the last six years. Leslie Bain, a great and helpful neighbor. Mia and Jermy Fuller, who helped us finish our barn. Jim and Noel Mack, who called us at home and consoled us as our puppy suddenly died and Gary and Sharon Cook, also patients, who helped us with our goats. Patients like Dawn and Kent Belden, who have also become friends. Rick Quesnel, who supplies our horses with hay no matter what the weather, who can lift three times whatever I can, and is always ready to tell me everything I am doing wrong around the farm. This is only a small example of the friends who are the substance which has fed our roots and make this our home so quickly. That is why we were shocked when during a busy day of patients, I, Dentist Larry Cepelak, Dental Hygienist Debbie DeStefano, Dental Assistant Dave Rogers and Receptionist Betty Coley

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were dismissed and escorted from the hospital with no warning or severance. This treatment of any loyal employee is unconscionable, but such treatment of patients scheduled from months ahead, for uncompleted procedures begun, for recall patients who have been loyal to the doctor and the hygienist has offended my professional ethics if not the legal ones of the hospital. The hospital may pretend that one staff dentist will be able to treat this patient pool, or even provide all of the procedures which only Dr. Cepelak offered to the patients, but the administration is deluding themselves. I have always felt that such a large diverse patient pool, including uninsured and insured patients, and government protected patients can certainly pay its bills. It may not make the practitioner rich, but it can, with a dedicated and motivated staff, benefit everyone involved. I approached Inter-Lakes Health CEO Chip Holmes with the suggestion that I maintain seeing our patients in the same space at the hospital for three months as a separate entity while a new office is readied, or that the hospital at least donate the now unused equipment to us so that we can serve these displaced patients as quickly as possible. I am waiting for a response from his team. Several concerned individuals in the Ticonderoga/Port Henry community have already offered spaces to expedite the process of a clinic being open in 1-3 months. Our team wants to assure the community that we will be available as soon as possible, and making new appointments as soon as we set up a computer system to schedule our patients. Thank you to all our patient/friends. Larry Cepelak, DDS Ticonderoga

Conscientious team To the Times of Ti: Responding to the second appearance of “poor management” regarding the “Schroon Transfer Station Turns Around” in the Times of Ti, I would like to make the following statement. Several years ago, at the suggestion of many constituents who were seeing “free dump” programs in other towns and at the recommendation of our highway superintendent, our town board collectively agreed to institute a “Free Dump Week.” The highway superintendent suggested that having the “free week” would make much less work for his crew collecting trash thrown over banks and left at roadsides. At the time, it certainly made sense to do whatever we could to “clean up the town” so to

speak. After monitoring the program a few years, it appeared that the program caused a loss of revenue of approximately $60,000 annually. I brought this information to the town board, at which time we immediately decreased the “Free Dump Week” to “free tickets for certain items only” in a continued effort to respect the highway superintendent’s recommendation and not have trash reappear at roadsides, and to appease taxpayers enjoying the program. Of course, not everyone agreed with the program which is very common with whatever decision that is made by town boards. Just before I retired, I made the new town supervisor aware of my findings regarding the “free tickets” as well as some employee concerns that I had and suggested that since I was retiring, he look further into the transfer station operations. I would like to commend the new supervisor for taking the steps to “turn things around,” thus revenues have been restored at the transfer station. However, I would also like to make it clear that in the 12 years that I served as town supervisor I worked very closely with our town board. I am proud to say that our town board always worked very diligently with whatever we felt was in the very best interest of our constituents. I am enjoying retirement immensely, but since “my board” continues to work on, I wanted to reassure the public that they have a great, conscientious team serving the town of Schroon. Cathy Moses, retired supervisor Schroon

Ti police appreciated To the Times of Ti: Our family would like to thank the Ticonderoga police force and in particular Investigator Dan LaFrance for their outstanding effort and success in making our community safer. My elderly parents recently had an early morning burglary. Although no one was hurt (fortunately), they were badly shaken and some items were stolen. The laser-like attention to details of Investigator LaFrance coupled with his outstanding interrogation techniques led to a swift arrest. This town is now safer because of him. We are very grateful to Investigator LaFrance and the Ticonderoga police for everything they do. Marcus Wright Ticonderoga

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It’s up to you, New Amsterdam? Grassroots movement calls for state to split into pair of autonomous regions By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA — How does being a resident of New Amsterdam sound to you? Brushed up on your Dutch yet? A potential change in identity for North Country residents won’t rely on relocation across the Atlantic Ocean to the Netherlands, but rather a flash of the pen in nearby Albany. A people-powered movement to split New York into two selfsustaining regions, a remedy to what grassroots activists say is a gaping cultural and political divide, gained a small boost earlier this month with the launch of a Facebook page, “Divide NYS into New Amsterdam & New York”, alongside an accompanying website and a prominent plug in the right-learning national daily newspaper the Washington Times. Instead of splitting New York into two distinct states, an unprecedented action that would require federal approval, separatists want a singular state controlled by two autonomous regional governments that reflect the upstate-downstate divide. The current state would retain a symbolic presence funded by a three percent sales tax and would remain united for “token state laws”, including congressional representation, Native American services and all issues related to elections, judicial law and retirement benefits, among others. The power on all internal matters would be transferred to the two regions. “We think it’s viable because it removes the federal government from the equation,” said Upstate Conservative Coalition (UCC) coordinator John Bergener, a representive of the group that is spearheading the push. States are free to internally organize themselves however they want, he said, citing Louisiana’s parishes and Alaska’s districts as examples. UCC’s strategy is to amend the state constitution, which would be as simple as getting the state legislature to vote twice in favor of the proposal. The state will then take amendments and merge them into the original text, said Bergener. “Our proposed amendment would just create a new article to govern the regions.” According to UCC’s outline of their proposed amendment, regional senators would also serve on the state senate and the same goes for their counterparts in the state assembly. Each region would have an elected regional governor, regional lieutenantgovernor and regional secretary of state. Alternatively, the plan could be adapted in a constitutional convention. The next vote is scheduled for 2017. Despite UCC openly billing themselves as an organization with the mission to “promote the conservative principles set forth in the Constitution by our founding fathers,” Bergener said the movement isn’t based on politics, but rather practicality: “The division between upstate and downstate is just one side blocking the other,” he said. “They’d just as soon see us go, too. The philosophies are just completely different.” Bergener, a lifelong upstate resident, cited universal pre-K, hydraulic fracking and economic development issues as three that cast the upstate-downstate divide into sharp relief.

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direct nod to the state’s Dutch roots — and would comprise the state’s remaining 53 counties, including Albany and those in the North Country. “This idea is not new,” said Bergener. “You can Google 100 different websites that support splitting the state and they all have different strategies.” It remains unknown how a potential split would effect each regions’ respective economies alongside the estimated 200,000 employees on the state’s two payrolls, those directly controlled by the governor’s office and the other similarly-sized chunk employed by the independent public authorities and agencies who don’t report their payroll figures to the state, but lean on them for bailouts and financial support, including the State University of New York system and the New York State Thruway Authority. A December 2011 study by the Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government, for example, determined that New York City residents and businesses paid about $4.1 billion more to Albany in taxes and fees than the state returned in spending for education, health care, transit and other services in 2009-10. The number for the nearby suburban counties, said the study, was $7.9 billion more in taxes than came back in spending. The extra $12 billion, according to the institute, went to prop up struggling upstate communities.

Local reactions

“From a state legislative perspective, it makes sense because there are so many more members from New York City and the surrounding suburbs,” said state senator Betty Little, who represents the 45th District that comprises most of the North Country. The sheer numerical advantage of downstate reps largely influences the direction of policy decisions, said Little. “But from a financial perspective, upstate would lose the benefit of the revenue generated downstate which supports education, health care and roads and bridges.” Assemblyman Dan Stec said he hadn’t heard of the position when contacted at his office on Thursday, Feb. 20. “It certainly highlights the frustration that many people upstate feel towards the New York City agenda that is imposed on the rest of the state,” he said. Hugh T. Farley, the long-serving state senator who represents Hamilton County, didn’t respond to our requests for comment and Assemblywoman Janet Duprey, who represents Clinton and Franklin counties alongside St. Armand in Essex County, reached out to the Valley News to express regret that while she didn’t have time to study the issue extensively before this story went to press as a result of attending to the needs of her constituents in Albany, she looks forward to future discussions.

Future waves

UCC, for their part, is feeling optimistic: “We originally thought this campaign was a longshot, but considering the volume of email we’ve received this week, we think we have a better chance,” said Bergener. “It really depends on how many people contact their local representatives. I think we have a very good shot in three years.” The group’s Facebook page boasts 130 members, up from 121 the same time last week, and offers a continuous stream of news from similar movements in other states, including coverage of an ongoing petition to divide California into six segments. A change.org petition from an affiliated group urging Governor Cuomo, who has brushed off calls for state separatism in the past, to “Create a 51st state OR Free Upstate New York from NYC control” appears to be gaining traction. That had 5,003 signatures by the time this story went to press on Tuesday, Feb. 25, up from 4,600 supporters a week ago. EDWARD L. VRADENBURG JULY 2, 1936-FEBRUARY 21, 2014 and his wife, Ticonderoga. Angela, both Edward L. of TiconderoVradenburg, ga; four 77, of Ticonbrothers, deroga, passed Thomas away on FriVradenburg day, February and Frederick 21, 2014, surVradenburg, rounded by his both of Ticonloving family. deroga, DonBorn in Ticonald Vradenderoga, July 2, burg of Ten1936, he was nessee, and the son of the William Vradenbugh of late Louis and Elizabeth Arkansas; and four sisters, (Desjadon) Vradenburg. Elizabeth Mason, Patricia Mr. Vradenburg was a lifeBlowers, Mary Gonyo, and long Ticonderoga resident. Jane (Toot) Wright, all of He was employed by the InTiconderoga. He is also surternational Paper Company vived by four grandchildren, in Ticonderoga for 43 years Todd Trudeau, Corey and was a member of the Trudeau, Megan Vradenburg Company's Quarter Century and Sara Vradenburg; one Club. great-granddaughter, He served as Assistant Scout Michelle (Mia) Therrien; and Master for 32 years for Boy Scout Troop # 71 of Ticon- many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by one deroga. sister, Marion "Peanut" Mr. Vradenburg enjoyed Messier. spending his free time in the There will be no funeral seroutdoors. He was a charter vices. member of the Mountain Donations in Mr. VradenMusket Hunting Lodge, a burg's memory may be made member of the Black Powder to High Peaks Hospice, P.O. Shoot, an avid fisherman and Box 192, Port Henry, NY camper, and he especially 12974 or the Ticonderoga cherished his time with his Emergency Squad, P.O. Box family. 265, Ticonderoga, NY 12883. He is survived by his wife of Arrangements are under the 54 years, Thelma Jean (Phillips) Vradenburg; one direction of the Wilcox & Redaughter, Robin Trudeau gan Funeral Home of Ticonand her husband, Doug and deroga. one son, James Vradenburg

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administrative and clinical resources that could lower operational costs and enhance patient care, Bolton said. “Speaking for Fletcher Allen Partners, and John Brumsted, the Partners CEO, we are excited to be exploring affiliation with ILH,” Stephens Mundy, president and CEO of CVPH Medical Center, CPI and Fletcher Allen Partners executive vice president for Northern New York, said. “I want to assure the people served by ILH that the organization will continue to provide needed services to the region,” Mundy said. “With the many changes taking place at ILH, we will focus on completing the due diligence that is part of the process and concluding the affiliation as quickly as we can. I anticipate that the process will be completed within a few months.” Holmes announced Inter-Lakes Health is eliminating 33 full-time positions Feb. 13. The cuts will have no impact on patient care, he stressed. The hospital’s emergency department will continue to be fully-staffed and operating 24 hours a day. Inter-Lakes Health includes Moses-Ludington Hospital, Heritage Commons Residential Health Care, Moses-Ludington Adult Care, Inter-Lakes Dental Clinic and Lord Howe Estates. It employs 289 people and is Ticonderoga’s second-largest employer. Holmes said the cuts are necessary for InterLakes’ long-term financial health. The health care group lost more than $3 million last fiscal

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seth@denpubs.com CROWN POINT — One of the many signs that winter is at its end is the warm February sun pushing the temperature above freezing. For the Peters family this time of year means getting out in the woods and tapping maple trees for their business, Buck Mountain Maple Syrup in Crown Point. The Peters brothers, Bruce, Eric, Brad and Jason, began tapping about 150 trees for syrup in 2008 around their own houses, making about 20 gallons of syrup to supply their families for the year. In 2011, Bruce was talking to his uncle from Norwood, who’d been making maple syrup for over 30 years and persuaded him to look into expanding their operation. Since then, they’ve taken their uncle’s advice and today tap about 1,000 trees. Last year they gathered 21,000 gallons of sap, making 430 gallons of syrup. “About 2-3 percent of sap is actually sugar; on average it takes about 40 gallons of sap to make one gallon of syrup,” said Brad. Last year was a good year for Buck Mountain Maple Syrup, but the Peters brothers expect this year’s early sap to be even better because of the cold winter and the recent fresh snow. “We’re dependent upon the weather just like any other crop,” said Brad. In cold climates, maple trees store starch in their trunks and roots before the winter. The starch is then converted to sugar that rises in the sap in the spring.

Maple trees can be tapped by boring holes into their trunks and collecting the exuded sap. The sap is heated to evaporate much of the water, leaving the concentrated syrup behind. The Peters’ operation uses a reverse-osmosis machine to take a portion of water out of the sap before it’s boiled, increasing processing effi ciency. Syrup boiled too long will eventually crystallize and underboiled syrup will be watery, and will quickly spoil. The fi nished syrup has a density of 66°. “All of our lines are pitched for gravity, but it works off a vacuum system,” said Bruce. “Sap will run naturally out of a tap but using a vacuum will suck the sap from the tree allowing for more collection.” This year they’re tapping trees later than they did the previous year because of the temperature. “Last year we were tapping in January because the days warmed up above freezing that early,” said Brad. When tapping a tree multiple years, the Peters brothers recommend moving the tap about six inches away and higher or lower than the previous spot. This allows the tree to heal properly and restricts disease to the tree. When the maple trees start to bud in March, the taps are pulled and a bleach solution is run through the pex lines to minimize bacteria. “One of the biggest problems we’ve had is squirrels chewing holes in our plastic lines,” said Bruce. “Other than that, we’ve learned from our mistakes just like any other business and feel we have a fantastic local product to offer people.” They’re hoping to be boiling sap soon. Buck Mountain Maple Syrup is available at Gunnison’s Orchard or by contacting them directly through their Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/ BuckMountainMapleSyrup.

Bruce and Brad Peters of Buck Mountain Maple Syrup in Crown Point are ready to start tapping trees with the help of their mascot, Marlee. Photo by Seth Lang

Crown Point town justice Miclette returns Charges were dropped in case By Seth Lang

seth@denpubs.com CROWN POINT — Charges have been dropped in the stolen property case involving Crown Point town justice Arthur S. Miclette. Miclette, 59, of Crown Point was arrested back in October on a misdemeanor charge of fi fth-degree criminal possession of stolen property. Tools belonging to Champlain Valley Technical Educational Center in Mineville were found at Miclette’s automobile-repair business by State Police via Search Warrant. Miclette, who had been an auto mechanics instructor at the CVTECH facility before retiring last spring, said he planned on returning the items but hadn’t gotten to it. The case was turned over to the Washington County DA due to a confl ict of interest in Essex County and all charges have been dropped. Miclette’s Attorney Joseph Brennan declined to comment on the case. Miclette however, didn’t seem surprised that the charges had been dropped and the fact that he’d be back serving as justice. Miclette, who stepped down until the case was resolved, said it was a misunderstanding and that a disgruntled employee most likely reported the tools he borrowed from the educational facility. “I’m happy I’ll be back serving our town again,” said Miclette. Prior to this incident, Miclette had been censured by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct in 2009 for alleged misconduct that entailed acting on a claim that he himself fi led in his own court to collect money owed to his auto mechanic business. The committee later stated that Miclette had been very coop-

erative throughout the proceedings. Ticonderoga Justice Keith Dolbeck who fi lled the position in Crown Point until the case was resolved will return to Ticonderoga as a result of Miclette’s return. Reached at his main street business Village Auto on Thursday, Miclette said, “I can’t say enough about the job Keith Dolbeck did in fi lling my position while the trial ran its course, he’s a stand up guy.” Miclette was scheduled to return as town justice Thursday, Feb. 13.

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Cole Potter of Crown Point shows oﬀ his basketball skills during halftime of a Crown Point Central School varsity game. Photo by Nancy Frasier

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Chili cook off aids Schroon emergency services claiming top honors in the meat division with its Witherbee’s Buckboard Chili and in the vegetarian class with its Carriage House Chili. Ruthie Peterson won the People’s Choice award for her Chili Con-Fusin. Christopher Keller of the North Hudson Fire Department won the Best Fire/Rescue class with his Artery Choke Chili Version 2.0. The winners were determined by a panel of judges, except the People Choice award. That was selected by people attending and sampling. Winners include:

People’s Choice 1, Ruthie Peterson, Chili Con-Fusion; 2, Myriam Friedman, Myriam’s Meatless Chili; 3, Fran Ramirez, Schroon Lake EMS, Great Bowls of Chili; 4, tie, Sticks & Stones, Olympic Bobsled Beans, and Mountain Lake Services Best Meaty Chili (top 10) 1, Witherbee’s, Witherbee’s Buckboard Chili; 2, tie, Ruthie Pe-

terson, Chili Con-Fusion, and Christopher Keller, Artery Choke 2.0; 3, Sticks & Stones, Olympic Bobsled Beans; 4, Tom Beach, After Burner; 5, Mountain Lake Services, Best Meat Chili; 6, The Bullhouse, Sausage & Corn Chili; 7, Mr. P’s Mountain Smokehouse, Mr. P’s Award Winning Chili; 8, Tom Beach, Beachies Pride; 9, Lizzie Keays, Black Bean Meaty Chili; 10, Travis and Kierstin Moses, Chili Chili Bang Bang. Best Veggie Chili 1, Witherbee’s, Carriage House Chili; 2, Shelby’s Kitchen Therapy, Black Bea-no meat in this chili; 3, Myriam Friedman, Myriam’s Meatless Chili; 4, Sticks & Stones, Charlie Sheen’s Beans #winning. Best Fire/Rescue Squad 1 – Christopher Keller, No. Hudson, Artery Choke Chili Version 2.0; 2, Tom Beach, After Burner; 3, Tom Beach, Beachies Pride. All proceeds will benefi t the Schroon Lake EMS Squad, and will go toward the purchase of training, materials and gear.

Lion Pete Johnson screens a student for eye problems as part of the Lions SEE program with help from Lion Dick Newell and Lion Cathy Moses. The Town of Schroon Lake Lions Club is actively involved with Lion SEE — Screening Eyes Early — at the Ross Eye Institute in Buﬀalo. The program screens children for vision problems that can lead to Amblyopia, commonly know as “lazy eye.” Amblyopia is treatable if identiﬁed early. The mission of Lions SEE is to decrease childhood blindness through early detection and treatment of the most common vision disorders that can cause this condition.

Ruthie Peterson won the People’s Choice award for her Chili Con-Fusin during the third annual Schroon Lake Chili Cook Oﬀ. Photo by Nancy Frasier

Top chefs compete for honors By Fred Herbst

fred@denpubs.com SCHROON LAKE — The third annual Schroon Lake Chili Cook Off was a rousing success. The event raised more than $1,226 for local emergency services, reported Shelby Davis, who organized the cook off. That’s $500 more than a year ago. Held in the Mountainside Christian Academy gym, the chili challenge attracted the community’s best cooks competing in four categories — People’s Choice, Best Meaty Chili, Best Veggie Chili and Best Fire/Rescue Squad Chili. About 150 people attended with 21 chilis entered in the contest. A highlight of the cook off was an impromptu performance of “O Mistress Mine” in costume by the Adirondack Shakespeare Company. Witherbee’s Carriage House Restaurant was the big winner,

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ROOST names members of board of directors Schroon Lake, Ti represented; Moriah trustee steps down

LAKE PLACID — The Lake Placid CVB/Regional Offi ce of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) has announced its 2014 board of directors. The board of directors, responsible for governing the organization, is comprised of at least one director from each of the four tourism regions in Essex County and one from the Saranac Lake region. For 2014, the board welcomes three new directors: Christopher Ericson, the founder, owner, and brewmaster of The Lake Placid Pub & Brewery, the Lake Placid Craft Brewing Company and former ROOST board chair; Melinda Little, an entrepreneur by background and now the Saranac Lake board representative; and Sarah Wilson of Sarah Wilson Communications, who works with digital agencies, authors and executives to create successful integrated marketing, public relations and social media campaigns. They join sitting directors Michael Beglin, owner of Beglins Lake Placid Jewelers and Gifts and ROOST board chair; Ed Finnerty, of Champlain National Bank; Deborah Fitts of the

Lake Placid Sinfonietta; Mary Anne Hawley, owner of Parajax Inc.; Whiteface Region representative Bob Hockert, Adirondack Sauna, Little Peak Chalet; Cristina Lussi, vice president and coowner of the Crowne Plaza Resort; Jill Cardinale, owner of The Pines Inn; Justin Smith, the COO of Prestige Hospitality; and Charlie Cowan of Janney Montgomery Scott; Lake Champlain Region representative Beth Hill, executive director of Fort Ticonderoga; and Schroon Lake Region representative Sharon Piper, owner of the Schroon Lake B&B. Outgoing directors are Deb McLean, owner of the UPS Store in Lake Placid; Jamie Rogers, energy program coordinator at ANCA; and Lake Champlain Region representative Tim Garrison, a town of Moriah councilman. An accredited Destination Marketing Organization by Destination Marketing Association International since 2009, ROOST is responsible for promoting Essex County to the traveling public, contracted to promote Saranac Lake as a destination in 2013, and added Hamilton County to its area of promotion beginning in 2014. “This expansion does two things: One, it increases the organization’s budget, which increases the organization’s capacity to do this work,” said Beglin. “And two, this means that the

region’s only Destination Marketing Organization will have a greater presence and infl uence in both marketing and product development initiatives for an increased geographic area of the Adirondacks. After all, as each community reaches its potential to take advantage of tourism for economic gain, the region benefi ts as a whole. A rising tide fl oats all ships!” “As our organization grows, it is increasingly important for us to have a board with a diversity of skills and experience,” said James McKenna, ROOST CEO. “This year’s new directors collectively bring communications expertise and exceptional business acumen to an already very strong group of leaders.” The Regional Offi ce of Sustainable Tourism/Lake Placid CVB is a 501c6 not-for-profi t corporation that is responsible for promoting Essex County, Saranac Lake and Hamilton County in New York’s Adirondacks to the traveling public. In addition to leisure travel promotion, ROOST is responsible for sales and marketing for the Conference Center at Lake Placid and townwide conventions. For more information about the destination marketing and master planning programs, and for news of interest to tourism marketing partners, explore the organization’s website at www. roostadk.com

Literacy Volunteers From page 1 or below a fi fth grade level and could benefi t from literacy programs, Burke said. “Matching these adult learners with a volunteer tutor can help them improve their literacy skill, which in turn leads to employment opportunities, independence and self-suffi ciency,” said Burke. This past year, literacy volunteers supported more than 140 learners, and more than 65 percent of them improved their reading or math skills by at least one grade level. Some students took the last GED exam in December and are still awaiting the results. “We really enjoy hosting this (scrabble) event every year,” Burke said. “What better way to promote literacy than with a game that has been doing that for years?” There will also be a tournament in Lake Placid on the same day and at the same time. “Our fund raising committee feels we can promote our programs and increase public awareness by holding the events in two locations,” Burke said. Literacy Volunteers is also looking for volunteers to become trained tutors. Literacy Volunteers of Essex/Franklin Counties will host a tutor training for prospective volunteers at its main offi ce in Port Henry. The 12-hour basic literacy training will offer tools, tips and strategies needed to help a student improve his/her reading and math skills. The training will take place on March 6, 13, 20 and 27 1 to 4 p.m. There is no fee and all materials are included. For more information call 546-3008 or e-mail director@litvol.com.

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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. 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

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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 Ticonderoga Armory senior center 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.

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. TICONDEROGA — There will be a ladies luncheon at the Ticonderoga Knights of Columbus at noon. Sponsored by the Knights, the buffet will include chicken and biscuits, mixed vegetables, coleslaw, cranberry relish, dessert and beverage Cost is $10. To make reservations or for information call Lucy Bilow at 585-3324 or Eileen McCabe at 585-6536. The event will include the SMC Singers and a sing-along accompanied by Vaugh Watson. There will be prizes. The event will benefit St. Mary’s altar linens.

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PORT HENRY — Literacy Volunteers of Essex / Franklin Counties will host its annual Winter Scrabble Tournament at the Knights of Columbus in Port Henry. Registration is at 12:30 p.m. and the first game at 1 p.m. Registration is $10 a person and refreshments are included. Visit www.litvol.com or call 546-3008 for more information. 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. TICONDEROGA — The St. Mary’s Catholic Church youth group will meet 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the St. Mary’s School gym. It is open to students in grades 7-12. For information contact Tracey Cross-Baker at 585-2525, Dean Kidder at 984-0073 or Joe Giordano at 984-0057. TICONDEROGA — The next free Community Fellowship Dinner at the First United Methodist Church in Ticonderoga will be 4:30 to 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. A chicken cordon bleu casserole dinner is being planned complete with vegetables, desserts and beverages. While there is no charge, a free-will donation is appreciated. High chairs, booster seats and a child friendly menu will also be available. Take-outs are also available. For more information about the free dinners or the church, contact the church office at 585-7995 or visit the church web site at www.tifumc.com.

Monday, March 3

HAGUE — Hague Volunteer Fire Department meeting, 7 p.m., ﬁre station. TICONDEROGA — A lecture by Nancy Scarzello on “Spring into Health with Herbs- the Revitalization of You” at 4 p.m. at Studio 117 on Montcalm Street.

Tuesday, March 4

HAGUE — The Hague town board will host an informational meeting at 6 p.m. at the Hague Community Center on a draft proposal regarding operating hours and rules for the Hague boat launch. All residents are welcome to attend. A copy of the draft proposal is available at the Hague Community Center and on the town website: http:// www.townofhague.org/townofhague/ News/BoardNews.htm TICONDEROGA — A cartoon drawing

Times of Ti - 17 class by Stan Burdick for children ages 12 and older at 6 p.m. at Studio 117 on Montcalm Street. TICONDEROGA – The men of the Episcopal Church will host a free pancake/ sausage dinner on Shrove Tuesday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. SCHROON LAKE — Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Schroon Lake will serve a pancake/sausage supper 5 to 7 p.m. It will be co-hosted by the Schroon Lake Community Church and held in the Community Room (Leland Street entrance) of the Community Church. Musical entertainment provided. Donations will beneﬁt High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care.

Wednesday, March 5

TICONDEROGA — A quilt show exhibiting “Kids Quilt-Quirky but Cool!” made by children in the 2013 Ticonderoga Heritage Museum workshop at Libby’s Bakery cafe. Cellist Brian Donat will perform during a reception at 4 p.m. TICONDEROGA — Ti’Coustics coﬀee house at the Burleigh House 7 to 9 p.m.

Thursday, March 6

HAGUE — Hague planning board meeting, 7 p.m., Community Center. SCHROON LAKE — The Schroon Lake Central School music department will present a “pops” concert at 7:30 p.m. It will feature the ﬁfth and sixth grade band, the 7-12 band and other groups. TICONDEROGA — Vincent Smith will discuss “How to Enhance You and Your Family’s Life with Changes in Your Home and Oﬃce” at 7 p.m. at Studio 117 on Montcalm Street. TICONDEROGA — The Adirondack Torch Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. at TiPi Restaurant. Following dinner, this month’s talk will be give by Cathie Burdick on “The Other Mrs. Adams,” chronicling the life of the only First Lady born on foreign soil. Guests are always welcome. For reservations call Stan Burdick at 585-7015 or Iris Civilier at 532-9239 and be prepared to choose a menu item.

Friday, March 7

PUTNAM — A spaghetti dinner will be held at the Putnam fire house 4:30 to 7 p.m. to benefit the Curcio family, who were recently burned out of their home on Lower Road in Putnam. They are the owners of Keith’s Market on Montcalm Street in Ticonderoga. The menu will include spaghetti, meatballs, Italian bread, salad, dessert and drinks. The price is $10 for adults and $5 for children 5-10 years old. Children younger than 5 adults older than 90 will be free. Take-outs will be available. There will be several raffles with prizes. For more information, or to contribute call the Rev. Irving Cummings at 547-8345 or Email glendale.laird@gmail.com. TICONDEROGA —There will be an art show and reception for Ti Arts at the Downtown Gallery, 119 Montcalm St.

Saturday, March 8

SCHROON LAKE — The Schroon Lake Central School freshmen class will host a 3-on-3 basketball tournament in the school gym. Cost is $5 a player and $1 for spectators. Registration for ages 10-15 begins at 9:30 and ages 15 and older begins at 10:30. Players may only be on one team and each team should wear the same color t shirt. This will be a double-elimination tournament with t shirts for the division winners. For more information go to the web site www. schroonschool.org A concession stand will be available. TICONDEROGA —North Country History Day at Fort Ticonderoga, Call 585-2821 or go online at www.FortTiconderoga,org for information.

On Campus Jamie Patchett has been named to the 2013 fall semester dean’s list at Le Moyne College in Syracuse. To be named to the list, a student must obtain a GPA of 3.5 or higher. A senior majoring in communications at Le Moyne, Patchett is from Hague. Caitlin Williams of Moriah, a fourth-year student in the biomedical photographic communications program in RIT’s College of Imaging Arts and Sciences, made the dean’s list for the fall 2013 semester. Paige Hughes, daughter of Tom and Danielle Palandrani of Ticonderoga and James Hughes of Port Henry, has been named to the dean’s list at Manhattan College for the fall 2013 semester. Hughes, a 2012 graduate of Ticonderoga High School, is an urban studies major with a minor in communications.

Births Peters A son, Grayson Cheyenne, was born to India and Jeffrey Peters of Witherbee Jan. 23, 2014, at CVPH Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces and was 20 inches long. He joins brothers Cameron and Spencer Peters. Maternal grandparents are Cheyenne and Jo Ann Morin of Witherbee. Maternal greatgrandparents are Grace and the late Robert French of Witherbee. Paternal grandparents are John and Sandy Peters of Dallas. Paternal great-grandparents Roger and Evelyn Bell of Santa Teresa, N.M.

Whitford Derrick and Evelyn Whitford have announced the birth of their daughter, Millie Quinn, Jan. 15, 2014, at 8:25 p.m.at Porter Medical Center in Middlebury Vt. She weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. Paternal grandparents are Elmer and Jeanette Whitford of Crown Point. Maternal grandparents are James Sprague III and Pauline Burgey of Moriah. Millie joins her sister Jaelyn and family at home in Crown Point.

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Adirondack Torch Club to resume meetings

Ladies luncheon scheduled in Ticonderoga

TICONDEROGA — The Adirondack Torch Club will resume meeting after a winter break on Thursday, March 6. The group gathers at 5:30 p.m. at TiPi Restaurant. Following dinner, this month’s talk will be give by Cathie Burdick on “The Other Mrs. Adams,” chronicling the life of the only First Lady born on foreign soil. Guests are always welcome. For reservations call Stan Burdick at 585-7015 or Iris Civilier at 532-9239 and be prepared to choose a menu item.

TICONDEROGA — There will be a ladies luncheon at the Ticonderoga Knights of Columbus Saturday, March 1, at noon. Sponsored by the Knights, the buffet will include chicken and biscuits, mixed vegetables, coleslaw, cranberry relish, dessert and beverage Cost is $10. To make reservations or for information call Lucy Bilow at 585-3324 or Eileen McCabe at 585-6536. The event will include the SMC Singers and a sing-along accompanied by Vaugh Watson. There will be prizes. The event will benefi t St. Mary’s altar linens.

St. Patrick’s Day dinner set in Port Henry

Adirondack Sportsmen’s Dinner on tap

PORT HENRY — The Port Henry Knights of Columbus will have a St. Patrick’s Day corned beef and cabbage dinner Sunday, March 16, beginning at 3 p.m. The meal will include carrots, potatoes, Irish soda bread, Irish bread pudding and Irish whiskey sauce. Tickets are $10 each. Take-out meals will be available.

SCHROON LAKE — The 19th annual Adirondack Sportsmen’s Dinner will be held on the campus of Mountainside Bible Chapel Saturday, March 15. A banquet dinner, 15 seminars, door prizes, and featured main speaker Larry Moyer fi ll the day-long event. There is no charge, however a “pass the hat” offering will be taken to cover expenses. For more information and to register go online at www. sportsmensdinner.com

Ticonderoga seniors plan trip to Italy TICONDEROGA — Ticonderoga senior citizens are planning a trip to Italy in October. 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 1 on air inclusive packages only. Reservations are made on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis, space is limited. For Reservations Contact AAA Travel Agent Ashley Cutler 824-3804.

Literacy tutor training set in Port Henry PORT HENRY — Literacy Volunteers of Essex/Franklin Counties will host a tutor training for prospective volunteers at its main offi ce in Port Henry. The 12-hour basic literacy training will offer tools, tips and strategies needed to help a student improve his/her reading and math skills. The training will take place on March 6,13, 20 and 27 1 to 4 p.m. There is no fee and all materials are included. For more information call 546-3008 or e-mail director@litvol. com.

Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner slated in Ti TICONDEROGA – The men of the Episcopal Church will host a free pancake/sausage dinner on Shrove Tuesday, March 4, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Schroon Lake churches to serve supper SCHROON LAKE — Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Schroon Lake will serve a pancake/sausage supper on Tuesday, March 4, 5 to 7 p.m. It will be co-hosted by the Schroon Lake Community Church and held in the Community Room (Leland Street entrance) of the Community Church. Musical entertainment provided. Donations will benefi t High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care.

‘Creative Aging Program’ on tap in Schroon SCHROON LAKE — A “Creative Aging Program” for those age 55 and older will be held at the Schroon Lake Public Library beginning Tuesday, March 18, 10 a.m. to noon. The weekly sessions will continue through May 6. In the course of eight workshops, Carol Gregson, a professional writer and teacher, will focus on life stories and give them a literary purpose. Pre-registration is required. To register for this program either stop by the library or 532-7737 ext. 13. The workshop is limited to 15 participants. The program is supported by a grant to Lifetime Arts from the AARP Foundation.

Ash Wednesday service planned in Ti TICONDEROGA — Ash Wednesday will be observed at the First United Methodist Church in Ticonderoga March 5 with a service in the Sanctuary at 7 p.m. The service, conducted by Pastor Scott Tyler will include the imposition of ashes. The Christian season of Lent, which is observed during the 40 days (not counting Sundays) before the celebration of Easter, starts with Ash Wednesday. Easter Sunday will be observed on April 20. The regular Sunday morning worship services are held at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. The 8:30 service celebrates Holy Communion each week. Sunday School for Children meets during the 10:30 service and a coffee/social time follows the service. Pastor Scott Tyler may be reached at 585-7995.

Schroon Lake to host basketball tournament SCHROON LAKE — The Schroon Lake Central School freshmen class will host a 3-on-3 basketball tournament on Saturday, March 8, in the school gym. Cost is $5 a player and $1 for spectators. Registration for ages 10-15 begins at 9:30 and ages 15 and older begins at 10:30. Players may only be on one team and each team should wear the same color t shirt. This will be a double-elimination tournament with t shirts for the division winners. For more information go to the web site www. schroonschool.org A concession stand will be available.

Super Bingo slated at Port Henry K of C Jacob Andersen, a high school student at Crown Point Central School, helps Alex Stone and Ryan Russell with an elementary reading project. Photo by Nancy Frasier

Ticonderoga raﬄe winner named TICONDEROGA — Mary Granger was the raffl e winner of the 55-inch television set given away by the Ticonderoga High School track team and Sentinel Booster Club.

Putnam church to hold service PUTNAM —The Putnam United Presbyterian Church will hold a Transfi guration Sunday worship service March 2 at 10 a.m. The sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated. Exodus 24:12-18 and Matthew 17:1-9 will be read by Elder John Ellithorpe. Pastor Pat Davies’ sermon is titled “Who Holds Our Future?”Coffee hour and fellowship will follow the service in the Martha O’Dell hall. The church is located on the Lower Road (County Route 2) in Putnam Station. For more information, call the church at 5478378.

Hague boat launch meeting slated HAGUE — The Hague town board will host an informational meeting on Tuesday, March 4, at 6 p.m. at the Hague Community Center on a draft proposal regarding operating hours and rules for the Hague boat launch. All residents are welcome to attend. A copy of the draft proposal is available at the Hague Community Center and on the town website: http://www.townofhague. org/townofhague/News/BoardNews.htm

Program to assist Ti Revitalization Alliance TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Revitalization Alliance will be the March benefi ciary of the Sentinel Grille’s Community Give Back Program. The Sentinel’s Give Back program donates a portion of the restaurant’s proceeds each month to a community cause in Ticonderoga.

Schroon lake students to perform concert SCHROON LAKE — The Schroon Lake Central School music department will present a “pops” concert Thursday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m. It will feature the fi fth and sixth grade band, the 7-12 band and other groups.

Mountainside to host ‘Welcome Wednesday’ SCHROON LAKE — During March every Wednesday is a “Welcome Wednesday” at Mountainside Christian Academy in Schroon Lake. All interested parents and students will have an opportunity visit classrooms, meet students and teachers, preview the curriculum and ask questions. Visitors can check in at the school offi ce 9 a.m. to noon and be directed to the elementary class they are interested in. Although setting up an appointment in advance is preferred, it is not required. To make an appointment or for information call 532-7129 ext. 102. The $35 application fee will be waived for all student applications that are received during the month of March.

Ticonderoga osteo exercise class moves TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga osteoporosis exercise class has moved from Inter-Lakes Health library to the Ticonderoga Armory senior center. Classes are still held Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. Call Barbara J. Brassard at 546-3565 for information.

St. Mary’s Church youth group to meet TICONDEROGA — The St. Mary’s Catholic Church youth group will meet Sunday, March 2, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the St. Mary’s School gym. It is open to students in grades 7-12. For information contact Tracey Cross-Baker at 585-2525, Dean Kidder at 984-0073 or Joe Giordano at 984-0057.

PORT HENRY — The Port Henry Knights of Columbus will host Super Bingo Sunday, March 9. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. with play beginning at 1 p.m. There will be a possible $3,000 pot and a $1,000 jackpot game guaranteed along with pull taps and 50-50. Regular bingo will begin Monday, March 17.

Masons, Eastern Star to serve dinner in Ti TICONDEROGA — A public roast beef dinner, sponsored jointly by the members of Mount Defi ance Lodge No. 794, F.&A.M., and Fort Ticonderoga Chapter No. 263, Order of the Eastern Star, will be served Friday, Feb. 28, 4:30-6:00 p.m. in the downstairs dining hall of the Ticonderoga Masonic Temple, 10 Montcalm St., Ticonderoga. Take-outs will be also available. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children 12 years old and younger, and will be sold at the door. Parking for this event will be available along Montcalm Street, also at the Thomas B. Azer Agency and Hancock House parking lots.

Community Fellowship Dinner on tap TICONDEROGA — The next free Community Fellowship Dinner at the First United Methodist Church in Ticonderoga will be on Sunday, March 2, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. A chicken cordon bleu casserole dinner is being planned complete with vegetables, desserts and beverages. While there is no charge, a free-will donation is appreciated. High chairs, booster seats and a child friendly menu will also be available. Take-outs are also available. The First United Methodist Church is located at 1045 Wicker St. Rev. Scott Tyler is the church pastor. Everyone is welcome to attend the worship services that are held each Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.. Sunday School for children is held during the 10:30 service. For more information about the free dinners or the church, contact the church offi ce at 585-7995 or visit the church web site at www.tifumc.com.

Putnam dinner to benefit fire victims PUTNAM — A spaghetti dinner will be held at the Putnam fi re house Friday, March 7, 4:30 to 7 p.m. to benefi t the Curcio family, who were recently burned out of their home on Lower Road in Putnam. They are the owners of Keith’s Market on Montcalm Street in Ticonderoga. The menu will include spaghetti, meatballs, Italian bread, salad, dessert and drinks. The price is $10 for adults and $5 for children 5-10 years old. Children younger than 5 adults older than 90 will be free. Take-outs will be available. There will be several raffl es with prizes. For more information, or to contribute call the Rev. Irving Cummings at 547-8345 or Email glendale.laird@gmail.com.

Ti, St. Mary’s schools plan early dismissal TICONDEROGA — Ticonderoga Central School and St. Mary’s School will dismiss students early Tuesday, March 4, for staff development activities. Ti Elementary school will dismiss at 1:05 p.m., Ti Middle School at 1:10 p.m., St. Mary’s School at 1:15 p.m. and Ti High School at 1:20 p.m.

Holy Land excursion scheduled TICONDEROGA — A trip, “Holy Land and Rome Pilgrimate: Visiting Galilee, Nazareth, Jerusalem, Rome and Vatican City,” will be hosted by Fr. Yvon Royer May 12-22. The cost is $3,800 a person from New York. Price includes round trip airfare, taxes, accommodations, all breakfast and dinner meals, private coach and tour guide, papal visit if available, daily Mass and more. For a brochure or more information contact Louis Fortino at 585-7471 or Loretta Calabrese of Regina Tours at 1-800-486-8359 ext. 206 or lcalabrese@groupist.com

Hancock House to close for maintenance TICONDEROGA — The Hancock House will be closed for maintenance through late spring, but open by appointment. People can call 585-7868 and leave a message to make an appointment.

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Riley’s Wishes benefit under way at bank

Boating safety classes set in Schroon Lake

Library to host crochet and reading club

TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga office of Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company is accepting aluminum can tabs on behalf of Riley’s Wishes, a nonprofit organization that aids sick children. Riley’s Wishes was founded in 2013 to honor Riley Knight of Ticonderoga, a boy who lost his battle with cancer at 11 years old. It was his wish to help other sick children. Tabs from soda, soup or other aluminum cans can be dropped off through April 11 at the Ticonderoga office, 123 Montcalm St., during regular business hours. Anyone who brings in donations will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a gift basket. For more information call the Ticonderoga office at 585-9025.

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.

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 597-3616.

Putnam town board changes meeting date

NCCC to host pre-licensing course

PUTNAM — 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.

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 learner’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.

Restaurant Roundtable scheduled in Ti 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 chamber’s Facebook page or call 585-6619.

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.

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.

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 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 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 information or to join call 532-7755.

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.

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.

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.

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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The Week In Sports

Moriah downs lady Wildcats; Ti eliminated Moriah advances Moriah downed Schroon Lake, 68-6, in the opening round of the Section VII Class D girls basketball tournament Feb. 21. The Vikings dominated play, taking a 40-0 lead at the half. Schroon Lake did not manage a point until hitting a fi eld throw two minutes into the third period. Caitlin Pelkey and Madison Stahl each scored 16 points for Moriah, which used its bench liberally. Sarah Slattery added 10 points for the winners.

Panthers fall Crown Point lost to Keene, 51-25, in the opening round of the Section VII Class D girls basketball tournament Feb. 21. Crown Point led 6-4 in the second period, but Keen went on a 16-4 spurt to close the fi rst half and take command. Amanda Wolf scored 11 points and Brittany Foote 10 for the Panthers.

Ticonderoga eliminated

Julianna Finnerty drives against Moriah during the Section VII Class D girls basketball tournament Feb. 21. Moriah won, 68-6. Photo by Nancy Frasier

Ticonderoga lost to Seton Catholic, 52-24, in the semifi nal round of the Section VII Class C girls basketball tournament Feb. 20. Leading by four points, Seton closed the fi rst half with a 15-6 run to take control. The Knights continued to pull away in the second half. Delaney Hughes led Ti with nine points.

Shelby MacDougal of Moriah goes up for a shot against Schroon Lake during the Section VII Class D girls basketball tournament Feb. 21. Moriah won, 68-6. Photo by Nancy Frasier

Ti Sentinels, Moriah and Schroon all advance Sentinels advance Ticonderoga defeated Northern Adirondack, 67-54, to reach the fi nals of the of the Section VII Class C boys basketball tournament Feb. 22. Ti will face Seton Catholic in the championship game Saturday, March 1, at the SUNY-Plattsburgh fi eldhouse at 1:45 p.m. The Sentinels trailed in the fi nal period against NAC, but closed the game with a 26-10 run to gain victory. Ti hit 12 of 14 free throws in the fi nal period, a key to the win. Mike Graney scored 20 points, Garrison Hughes 15 and Anthony DuShane 12 for the winners.

Moriah moves on Moriah advanced to the semifi nals of the Section VII Class D boys basketball tournament with a 60-27 win against Lake Placid Feb. 22. The Vikings played Keene in the semifi nal round Feb. 26. The championship game is Saturday, March 1, at the SUNY-Plattsburgh fi eldhouse at noon. Moriah built a 26-15 lead against Lake Placid and pulled away in the second half. Adam Jaquish scored 18 points had grabbed 12 boards for the locals. Taylor Slattery scored 13 points, 12 during a 22-9 Moriah run in the third quarter than opened up the game.

Schroon advances

Ty Denno and Ticonderoga defeated Northern Adirondack, 67-54, to reach the ﬁnals of the of the Section VII Class C boys basketball tournament Feb. 22. Photo by Nancy Frasier

Ti girls headed to bowling championships Ticonderoga will be represented at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association girls bowling championship tournament this weekend. Cheyanne Tuthill, Jeanette Coon and Cassidy McKee of Ti have been named to the six-member Section VII all star team and will be compete in the state tourney on Long Island.

Schroon Lake demolished Indian Lake-Long Lake, 76-46, to advance to the semifi nals of the Section VII Class D boys basketball tournament Feb. 22. The Wildcats faced Westport in the semifi nal round Feb. 26. The championship game is Saturday, March 1, at the SUNYPlattsburgh fi eldhouse at noon. Schroon raced to a 20-3 lead and held a 45-11 advantage at the intermission against Long Lake-Indian Lake. It was never a game. Alex Shaughnessy scored 27 points, Tanner Stone 18 and Joe Maisonville 13 for Schroon Lake, despite playing about half the game.

Alex Shaughnessy scored 27 points to lead Schroon Lake past Indian Lake-Long Lake, 76-46, in the Section VII Class D boys basketball tournament Feb. 22.

Bowling Scores Results of Mineville VFW Lanes bowling leagues through week 19 include: Monday Men’s League 200 games - Andrew Arno: 228; Jerry Ashline: 211,205,232; Tony LaVigne: 204; Jim Martin: 223; Michael Peck: 209,202,206; Nick Anderson: 238; Tom Brassard: 204; Jeremy Carpenter: 213,207; Matt Glebus: 210; Cy Treadway: 224,230,217. 600 series - Nick Anderson: 610; Jerry Ashline: 609; Cy Treadway: 671. Standings - 1. King’s Guzzlers 2. Dribs and Drabs 3. Adirondack Chevy 4. Team Charboneau 5. The Old Mine 6. Nephews Wednesday Men’s League 200 games - Jack Armstrong: 215,204,203,268; Jerry Ashline: 200; Ed Bryant: 212,225; Rick Car-

Photo by Nancy Frasier

penter: 223,201,213; Tom Carpenter: 215,224; Gary Comes: 205; Tim Cook: 233,206; Matt Fernandez: 203, 268; Marty Nephew: 234; Cy Treadway: 206,205; Frank Pepper: 207; Brian Stoddard: 214. 600 series - Rick Carpenter: 637; Tom Carpenter: 631; Jack Armstrong: 610; Matt Fernandez: 610. Standings - 1. Bryant’s 2. Adirondack Concrete 3. Adirondack Aeries 4. Champlain Bridge Marina 5. Woodworkers 6. Mountain Lake Services

Saturday Mixed League 175 games (women) - Kay Hanson: 182; Andrea Marcotte: 193; Gloria Pepper: 213,181,253; Paula Petro: 195. 200 games (men) - Nick Anderson: 224,245; Adam Clark: 201; Andy Mattison: 236,241,205. 500 series (women) - Andrea Marcotte: 501; Gloria Pepper: 556,544 600 series (men) - Nick Anderson: 656; Andy Mattison: 604,616 Standings - 1. Ensane Lane Robbers 2. Wingnuts 3. Rolling Thunder 4. South Park 5. Los Jugadors 6. PBA

Thursday Women’s League 175 games - Andrea Marcotte: 191; Paula Petro: 197; Gloria Pepper: 181; Tammy Sherman: 200; Theresa Staubitz: 190. Standings - 1. Twisters 2.Gutter Girls 3. Who Cares 4. Swilling Buddies 5. Squirrels 6. AC Misfi ts

Moriah Fire Department 9 pin results: 1, Dan and Sue Tucker (1587); 2, Cy Treadway and Tim Cook (1540); 3, Arnie and Pete LaFountain (1489) 300 games: Tim Cook, Jerry Ashline, Dan Tucker, Nick Anderson, Pete LaFountain

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Moriah athlete excels at two sports Halie Snyder eyes hoop, track titles By Seth Lang

seth@denpubs.com MORIAH — For Viking senior athlete Halie Snyder playing one sport this winter wasn’t enough. Snyder has not only taken on two sports, basketball and track, but found success in both. She won three events at the Section VII state qualifi er in track — 55-meter dash, 300-meter run and long jump) —and will compete in the state championship meet March 1. She’s also a starting guard on the undefeated Moriah girls basketball team “She’s by far the best defensive player we have on the team,” Coach Erica Slattery of the Moriah girls basketball said. “I always have her guarding the other teams best offensive player.” Snyder is a hard worker, Slattery said. “She goes through back-to-back practices for track and basketball on a regular basis,” Slattery said. “From the time she gets

up in the morning until she goes to bed at night, this young lady doesn’t take a break.” Snyder said she feels privileged to be able to play both sports. “I’m playing both sports because I promised the basketball team I’d play and people tell me there’s more of a future for me in track,” she said. “I love track so much because there might be a future in it for me. With basketball, I love the fact of being part of a team,” said Snyder Snyder and the undefeated girls varsity basketball team played in the Section VII Class D Tournament semifi nals Wednesday. If they won that game, Snyder and the Vikings will play for the section basketball championship at SUNY-Plattsburgh Friday night, Feb. 28. Snyder will then immediately drive to Cornell for the state track championships on March 1. Pictured at right: Halie Snyder is already an indoor track champion this winter. She hopes to add a section basketball title to her resume.

The St. Mary’s School boys ﬁfth and sixth grade basketball team included, back from left, Assistant Coach Steve Woods, Corey Lender, Ethan Kerr, Wesley Mercer, Coach Tina Lauzon; middle, John Reale, Tyler Wranosky, Thomas Woods; front, Jarrett Banish, Michael O’Donnell and Aidan Stacie.

Photo by Nancy Frasier

The St. Mary’s School girls ﬁfth and sixth grade basketball team included, back from left, Brooke Lauzon, Kylee Bennett, Shannon Jordan, Talandra Hurlburt, Kloe Hatch; front, Kiyanna Stockwell, Molly Price, Lorelei Leerkes andVivian Bowman (missing). It was coached by Chris Leerkes.

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Cold winds and summer camp A

s the cold winds of winter continue to whip across the region, it is diffi cult to conjure up the image of kids enjoying themselves at a Summer Camp. In fact, it is almost impossible to remember what a summer day even feels like when the mercury curls into the bottom of the thermometer like a woodchuck cuddling in it’s burrow. However, despite the wintery weather, it will soon be Summer Camp season for many New York kids. Over the next few weeks, numerous camp scholarships will be awarded, and many young men and women will learn of decisions that may eventually help chart their futures. The camp scholarships are typically awarded by conservation organizations, Fish and Game Clubs, Rod and Gun Clubs, Trout Unlimited Chapters, National Wild Turkey Federation groups and similar sportsman, and sports women clubs, including the NYS Outdoor Guides Association.. As DEC Commisioner Joe Martens recently explained, “For more than six decades, DEC’s environmental education summer camps have nurtured New York’s youth to become stewards of our state’s natural resources. Campers have the opportunity to explore the outdoors under the guidance of caring camp staff, learning about the natural world and their place in it. We’re looking forward to another great summer of welcoming youth to our facilities and sharing a love and respect for the outdoors.” For many young men and women across the state, the opportunity to attend DEC Summer Camp often proves to be a formative experience. It is always interesting for me to learn of the many former DEC campers who are now working for the Department in the fi eld, the forests or the lakes. The DEC offers camps across the state in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and in Western New York for campers aged from 11 to 17. One of the fi rst Conservation Camps was operated in Ray Brook, under the supervision of the late, Greenleaf Chase a renowned conservationist. At the time, in the late 1940’s, the focus of the program was the State Game Farm which raised game species for stocking. The operation was later moved to Delmar where pheasants were reared for distribution across the state. Participants will have an opportunity to learn outdoor skills ranging from paddling and hiking, to shooting sports, angling and land navigation. They may even take a Hunter Education or Trapping Education course to qualify for their Youth Hunting or Trapping License. Camp fees are $350 all inclusive for a full week of adventure, which is one of the best bargains in the state . To learn more or register for a Conservation Camp please visit http:// www.dec.ny.gov/education/29.html

Conservation Woodshop I

stopped in for fuel one day, to satisfy my thirsty 6 liter V-8 engine and got talking to a fellow at the local CITGO gas station in Port Henry. Turns out, he does all kinds of woodworking projects. After a while, Mike Blaise and I got into a discussion about bees and bee hives. He really got my ear, when the conversation led to Top Bar Hives and how they were important for raising bees. If someone is concerned about By Rich Redman pollinators and raising bees in a more natural way, Mike would recommend a Top Bar Hive. This style of bee hive is different from the Langstroth style box hive traditionally used in raising bees. After yaking for a while, we decided to set a day and time to go to a site and see one in operation. Mike took me to Derrick and Loni Sprague’s homestead in Moriah to show me a Top Bar Hive they had built with Mike’s help. After donning some Beekeeper personal protective equipment, (PPE in fi re fi ghter lingo), these masters of bee craftsmanship showed my wife Diane and I how a Top Bar hive actually functions and performs. It was cool! A Top Bar hive lets the bees create their own honeycomb in a rounded shape, which is called a catenary curve. As cavity nesters, the bees will make their own rounded honeycomb by what is called festooning. The bees get all lined up next to each other in the curved shape and form the comb by secreting beeswax from wax glands. The wax is shaped into interconnected hexagons forming the comb. The individual hexagon cells in the comb are sized for their needs; a drone bee has one size cell, a worker bee another size. Storage of pollen and honey are also in cells. After a few tours of bee duty at the Sprague residence, some other interested visitors are now getting together and building their own Top Bar Hives with Mike and Derricks help. These folks in Moriah have decided to do more than think about the birds and the bees. Pollination is on their mind! They are building Top Bar Hives and will be placing them around their property to help in the pollination of wild apple trees, domestic fruit trees and vegetables in the area. These hives will help out with other plants requiring pollinators too. Along with the hives they are planting wildfl owers and clover mixes to help feed the bees. If all this talk of pollinating interests you, than you need to check out this bee book. Christy Hemenway wrote a very good book called “’The Thinking Beekeeper” which goes into detail on Top Bar Hives and the natural way to raise bees for pollination and possibly some honey. If you are interested in building a Top Bar Hive or in raising bees, give Mike a call. Mike Blaise is very knowledgeable and as friendly a guy you will ever meet. You can contact Mike at 546- 7414. Who knows, maybe you can work out a deal to have him build you a Top Bar Hive. Conservation of wildlife is all of our concern. If you have a woodshop of your own, here are some other ideas for you to pass the time this winter.

Conservation

Conversations

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

Dreaming of Ice Out

On Saturday, March 1, from 3 - 5 p.m. the public is invited to join long-time Adirondack guide Joe Hackett for a multimedia presentation titled “Dreaming of Ice Out: An Adirondack Angler’s Perspective on Speckles and the special places they can be found.” The event will be hosted as part of the Annual’ Got Game’ Program at the Adirondack Interpretive Center - 5922 State Route 28N, Newcomb NY 12852 The event will be hosted at the historic Huntington Lodge, the event will be fi reside and include chili dinner and light beverages, at a cost of $5 per person. Pre-registration isrequired. Discussion will include an assortment of fl ies, lies, lures and tactics for the early season. Hosted at the historic Huntington Lodge, the event will be fi reside and include chili dinner and light beverages. $5 per person. Pre-registration required. Call or email to register at aic@esf.edu,or 518-5822000. Joe Hackett is a guide and sportsman residing in Ray Brook. Contact him at brookside18@adelphia.net.

Building plans for conservation projects These plans were taken from the internet and are available to everyone interested in improving the wildlife habitat around your homestead. Check out the sites for all kinds of neat wildlife nesting boxes you can build and even sell. Hey, were all in this together, so support your local forest owner, sawmilling owner, farmer and conservation woodshop craftsman. BUY LOCAL, IT’S OUR ECONOMY YOU ARE HELPING!

Imagine the suprise of this hunter who reportedly found his stand was already occupied when he hiked to it for an aftenoon watch.

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Lord Howe Estates

Safe & Affordable housing serving the Elderly & Disabled 518-585-6696 • 54 Adirondack Drive, Ticonderoga, NY

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EastView is continuing to grow and we are adding more members to our team! Servers- Part-time and full-time EastView is continuing to grow and we are adding more members to our team! Our dining team provides residents with a fine dining experience and full table service in a dynamic retirement community. With a manageable schedule and superb kitchen facilities, we offer a work environment that is hard to find in the hospitality industry. Applicants must be willing to work evenings, weekends and some holidays. Staff Nurse- Part time, days-RN and part time,evenings- LPN, weekends required for both Our team of nursing staff are key to creating a comfortable and safe home for the residents of EastView. This professional health care position provides nursing oversight to the meet the needs of the residents and works under general supervision from the Director of Residential Care. Primary responsibilities include supervision of caregivers, performance of skilled treatments and procedures, completion of all necessary paperwork and health care plans. Qualified candidates will have a Vermont license as an RN or LPN and a minimum of three years of significantly responsible clinical experience in a long term care setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Residential Care Assistant The Resident Care Assistant participates as a key member of the health care team implementing care delivery systems in a manner that maintain a nurturing environment that supports the health and independence of the residents. The Residential Care Assistant uses primary care assignments to provide resident—centered care to support the resident’s activities of daily living. Residential Care Assistants use their care-giving skills to ensure the physical and cognitive wellbeing of residents, as well as their emotional and social wellbeing. In addition, they provide support and information to families/others where appropriate. For more information about EastView at Middlebury, go to: www.eastviewmiddlebury.com. Interested candidates please email greatplacetowork@eastviewmiddlebury.com or send cover letter and resume to: EastView at Middlebury 100 Eastview Terrace Middlebury, VT 05753 EOE

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

North Creek Efficiency Units for working adults, all util & cable TV include, NO security, furnished laundry room, $125/wk. 518-2514460 PORT HENRY. 1BR and 2BR Apartments. Downtown, close to grocery store, shopping, services. $475 and $500. 802-363-3341.

RETIREMENT APARTMENTS, ALL INCLUSIVE. Meals, transportation, activities daily. Short Leases. Monthly specials! Call (877) 2104130

PORT-HENRY/WITHERBEE 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. $495, & $595. Heat, Garbage Removal & Parking included, Sign up for 12 mo. lease and get 1 mo. FREE! Call 518-569-9781.

Ticonderoga – new luxury apartmet, quiet, all appliances, no pets/no smoking, references required, 732-433-8594

DOGS FREE TO GOOD HOME, two 6 month old beagle mix puppies, very friendly, must stay together. 518-585-3096 APARTMENT RENTALS

MORIAH 1BR apt $495. (5973584) Clean, Laundry, references and security required.Pay own utilities. Small pet ok. No smoking.

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.

Ticonderoga – 1bdrm, heat/trash removal incl. Walking distance to village, sec & ref required. $550/mo. 518-586-4554

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+). Rent $455 or $550 incl heat & hot water. Some subsidy avail. Smoke free. Pet friendly. New appliances. Laundry on site. FHEO. Handicapped Accessible. 518-5581007

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Ticonderoga, 1bdrm w/off street parking, W/D hook-up, $550/mo + 1st mo + security deposit, 518-4991287 HOME RENTALS

10 ACRES FREE! Buy 30-Get 40 Acres. $0-Down $188/mo. Money Back Guarantee, NO CREDIT CHECKS Beautiful Views. Near El Paso, Texas. 1-866-882-5263 Ext. 81 www.SunsetRanches.NET

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

Sebastian, Florida Affordable custom factory constructed homes $45,900+, Friendly community,No Real Estate or State Income Taxes , minutes to Atlantic Ocean. 772581-0080, www.beach-cove.com. Limited seasonal rentals

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

DIVORCE $349 - Uncontested divorce papers prepared. Includes poor person application/waives government fees, if approved. One signature required. Separation agreements available. Make Divorce Easy – 518-274-0380. Mortgages Ready to buy a home? We are ready to help. The State of NY Mortgage agency offers up to $15,000down payment assistance. www.sonyma.org. 1-800-382-HOME(4663).

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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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MORIAH 2/3 BEDROOM Remodeled Farmhouse, full barn, nice lot $850 + security, pets considered. Available April 1st. 518-362-6313 SOUTH TICONDEROGA – private country home, $900/mo plus utilities, 2 year lease. 518-585-7907. MOBILE HOME RENTALS Johnsburg – 2bdrm remodeled trailer on private lot, $600/mo., references a must, no pets, no smoking. 1st month rent & 1 month security due at lease signing. Tenant responsible for utilities. 518-251-3990 Schroon Lake, 2 bdrm/2 bath, incl lawn mowing, garbage & snow removal, country setting. Call for info 518-532-9538 or 518-796-1865 ROOM RENTALS

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MLS # 201334029 Enjoy the pleasure of owning a year around family business in the Adirondacks close to LG Village. Call Ildiko McPhilmy, Purdy Realty, LLC., 518-253-2295 cell COMMERCIAL/OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT at Willsborough Business Center, 3922 NYS Rt 22, Willsboro. 2 spaces, 564 sf and 362 sf (storefront). Site of Willsborough Bowling Center and Ricks Pub and Restaurant. Contact 518-572-3036. Port Henry Duplex Apartment Building, completely renoved, excellent rental history, some owner financing avail, $69K. 518-5468247 LAND 3 COUNTY LAND LIQUIDATION! UPSTATE NY 21 TRACTS, 5-147 acres from $14,900 Southern TIER-CATSKILL MOUNTAINSCAPITAL REGION! State Land, Ponds, Views! Special financing & incentives until 2/23! Call for free info packet: (888)905-8847 newyorklandandlakes.com

2 BR/1.5 BA, House share, $750/room/month, annual lease, price includes utilities & membership in Green Mansions Tennis & Swim Club, near Gore & Lake George. Seniors, quiet people or vacationers preferred 518-494-3870 caeri@aol.com 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. TICONDEROGA OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE at reasonable rates, off Montcalm St., 174 Lake George Ave. Call for pricing 518-585-6364

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LEGALS Times of Ti Legal Deadline Monday @ 3:00pm Please Send Legals By EMAIL To: legals@denpubs.com

NOTICE OF FORMATION of Limited Liability Company (ìLLCî) Name: ALL BOUT CRITTERS, LLC. 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 OF FORMATION OF O U T L A N D MANAGEMENT, LLC.

MOBILE HOME Lake George - 2003 custom built seasonal park model, 14' x 38' w/glass & screened enclosed porch, exc cond. Ledgeview Camp, Highway 149. Asking $65K. 518964-137 MODULAR HOME 3 BDRM, 2 baths, on 1 acre of property, 2 car garage, 2 decks, $87,500. Port Henry, NY 518-962-4685 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

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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. Job Opportunities in our owner operator fleet: Shuttle fleet, drop & hook $3,000 sign-on bonus: $1.52 avg/all miles. Call 800-525-3029 or visit www.driveatlas.com/shuttle

Drivers: $2,000.00 Sign-On Bonus! Home Nightly! Albany, NY Flatbed! CDLA, 1yr. Exp. Req. Estenson Logistics Apply: www.goelc.com 1-866-336-9642 HOME IMPROVEMENTS 100% WOOD HEAT, no worries. Keep your family safe and warm with an OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler. Vermont Heating Alternatives 802343-7900 Bath Renovations, fixtures, floors, windows, doors & more! Retired Carpenter with 35+ years experience will improve your home at very reasonable rates. Free promt estimate call 518-623-2967 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" SAFE WOOD PELLET HEAT. MAXIM OUTDOOR WOOD PELLET FURNACE by Central Boiler can reduce your heating bills by 50% or more. Boivin Farm Supply 802-236-2389 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.

REAL ESTATE 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 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 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

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3 COUNTY LAND LIQUIDATION! Upstate NY. 21 TRACTS, 5 TO 147 ACRES FROM $14,900. SO TIERCATSKILL MTNS- CAPITAL REGION! State Land, Ponds, Streams, Views! G'teed buildable! Special financing & incentives! Call for free info packet 1-888-7011864 www.NewYorkLandandLakes.com 6 PROPERTIES ON PAYNE LAKE for the first time ever. Starting at $99,000. www.LandFirstNY.com 1-888-683-2626 Brant Lake 9.1 acre building lot for sale by owner, Harris Road, $63K. 518-494-3174 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 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 NEW YORK STATE LAND SALE: 5 Acres w/ Utilities.: $12,900. 6 Acres w/ Trout Stream $24,900. 6.6 Acres, Adirondack Cabin $19,900. Best Quality Land in Years! Call 1-800-229-7843

Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/15/2013. Office location: Albany County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 205 Samuel Ct. Schenectady, NY 12306. Purpose: any lawful activities. TT-2/22-3/29/20146TC-39023 ----------------------------VILLAGE OF PORT HENRY LIST OF NOMINATIONS To the electors of the Village of Port Henry, NY: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following named persons have been nominated as candidates for offices to be voted on at the Village Elections, to be held on: Tuesday, March 18, 2014 AT THE PORT HENRY FIREHOUSE 14 Church Street Port Henry, N.Y. 12974 POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 12:00 NOON UNTIL 9:00 P.M. CANDIDATES NOMINATED NAME OF CANDIDATE OFFICE ADDRESS

PARTY RUTH MCDONOUGH TRUSTEE TWO YEARS 22 WALDO PLACE PORT HENRY, NY CITIZENS THOMAS MCDONALD TRUSTEE TWO YEARS 3160 BROAD STREET PORT HENRY, NY TAXPAYER SANDRA LOVELL TRUSTEE TWO YEARS 4433 MAIN STREET PORT HENRY, NY CITIZENS /s/ Denise C. Daly Village Clerk 02/18/14 T T- 3 / 1 / 2 0 1 4 - 1 T C 39223 ----------------------------LEGAL NOTICE OF BID Please take notice that the Board of Commissioners of the Moriah Fire District #1 will be accepting bids for one (1) 1979 snorkel truck with a Detroit diesel and automatic transmission. This is being sold as is. The truck can be viewed by contacting George Harrington or Bill Trybendis. All bids shall be received in

writing in a sealed envelope marked Snorkel Truck bid and addressed to George Harrington, Treasurer, 423 Fairy Lake Road, Moriah, NY 12960. All bids must be received by March 10, 2014. All bids thus received shall be publicly opened and read at the regular Board of Commissioners meeting on March 13, 2014 at 7:30 PM at the Moriah Fire House. The right is reserved to waive any informalities or to reject any and all bids at the discretion of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Moriah District #1. February 17, 2014 Allan D. Clark, Secretary Board of Commissioners Moriah Fire District #1 T T- 3 / 1 / 2 0 1 4 - 1 T C 39224 ----------------------------PLEASE NOTICE: The Village of Port Henry Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing on Monday March 10, 2014 at 6:30 pm at the Village Hall, located at 4303 Main Street Port Henry, NY 12974, on proposed Local Law No. 1 of 2014; to Override the Tax Levy

Limit established in General Municipal Law 3-C. A copy thereof is on file in the office of the Village Clerk and will remain open for public inspection during regular office hours. Denise C. Daly Village Clerk 02/20/14 T T- 3 / 1 / 2 0 1 4 - 1 T C 39352 ---------------------------PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Village of Port Henry Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing on Monday March 10, 2014 at the Village Hall, located at 4303 Main Street Port Henry, NY 12974 at 6:45 pm on proposed Local Law No. 2 of 2014; Extending the Moratorium on Street Level Residential Development in a Portion of the Village of Port Henry. A copy thereof is on file in the office of the Village Clerk and will remain open for public inspection during regular office hours. Denise C. Daly Village Clerk 02/20/14 T T- 3 / 1 / 2 0 1 4 - 1 T C 39355 -----------------------------

NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Undersigned, on behalf of the Essex County Board of Supervisors, will accept sealed bids for SUPPLIES FOR THE ESSEX COUNTY PRINT SHOP. Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Specifications are available either by contacting the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Linda M. Wolf, Government Center, Elizabethtown, New York 12932, by calling 518-873-3330 or on our website: www.co.essex.ny.us. All bids submitted in response to this notice shall be marked "SEALED BID PRINT SHOP SUPPLIES" clearly on the outside of the envelope. All bids shall be submitted on the bid sheets included in the package, and no other forms shall be accepted. In addition to bid sheets, the bidder shall submit executed non-collusion bid certificates signed by the

bidder or one of its officers as required by the General Municipal Law Sec. 103d. The bidder shall also submit an executed certificate of compliance with the Iran Divestment Act signed by the bidder or one of its officers as required by the General Municipal Law Sec. 103g. Essex County reserves the right to reject any and all bids not considered to be in the best interest of Essex County, and to waive any technical or formal defect in the bids which is considered by Essex County to be merely irregular, immaterial, or unsubstantial. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Essex County affirmatively states that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this notice, without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual preference or Vietnam Era veteran status, disadvantaged and minority or women-owned business enterprises will be afforded equal opportunity to submit bids in response hereto.

Dated: February 21, 2014 Linda M. Wolf, CPA Purchasing Agent Essex County Government Center Elizabethtown, New York 12932 (518) 873-3332 T T- 3 / 1 / 2 0 1 4 - 1 T C 39477 ----------------------------TOWN OF PUTNAM STATION, NEW YORK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Putnam Planning Board on March 12th at 7pm at the Putnam Town Hall regarding a site plan proposal submitted by Timothy Johnson for the construction of a new single family dwelling located 6508 Royal Anchorage in the Town of Putnam. All parties interested may be heard at that time. By order of the Planning Board Paula Wilson, Clerk T T- 3 / 1 / 2 0 1 4 - 1 T C 39634 ----------------------------Fishing For A Good Deal? Catch The Greatest Bargains In The Classifieds 1-518-873-6368 Ext. 201

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