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Cuomo brings Winter Challenge here

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PSC bakery brings local foods together

GABRIELS Ñ Under a cloudless blue sky on the edge of Lake Clear in Franklin County, Gov. Andrew Cuomo studied the horizon and prepared for a ride. ÒI Õ m here to have fun,Ó he said. ÒW eÕ ll get serious later when we talk about how to promote tourism and provide economic development and jobs. WeÕ re going to put the two together Ñ the story of Adirondack tourism is a story that hasnÕ t yet been told.Ó Cuomo was in this small hamlet in the town of Lake Clear Ñ and later, in the village of Lake Placid Ñ for the 2014 Adirondack Winter Challenge.

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The Willsboro Essex Girl Scouts gathered for their annual Open House and awards ceremony Monday, March 10, at the Champlain Valley Senior Community. Scouts were joined by their family and friends to help celebrate their accomplishments, including the awarding of the Bronze Award for a project that was done at the Champlain Valley Senior Community.

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All quiet on the Woolf campaign front

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ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ A lone wolf has been introduced to the North CountryÉ but remains elusive.

For now.

Since Feb. 12 when the 21st Congressional District Democratic committee chairs met in Long Lake and voted to endorse Aaron WoolfÕ s bid to run for the seat being vacated by Bill Owens (D-Plattsburgh), the candidate has not publicly spoken with the press.

Woolf, a documentary filmmaker and co-owner of a grocery store in New York City with no political experience, is seeking to replace outgoing Congressman Owens, a Democrat who won the seat in 2009 after a contentious election against challenger Matt Doheny that received na-

tional coverage.

In the three weeks since his selection, Woolf has remained quiet despite being blasted by editorial boards throughout the North Country for a perceived lack of transparency surrounding his campaign.

It wasnÕ t until Tuesday, March 4 when WWNY-7 cornered the candidate at a meeting with the St. Lawrence County Democratic Committee at SergiÕ s Italian Restaurant in Potsdam that Woolf briefly stepped outside to address the media: “We’re going to make an official announcement in a couple weeks and after that I will make myself available to the press, IÕ ll make myself available to everybody,Ó Woolf told WWNY-7Õ s Candace Dunkley.

Woolf had no comment when asked what issues are important to him in the North Country, which he was also taken

to task for by the National Republican Congressional Committee. Ò ItÕ s absolutely pathetic that Aaron Woolf has been running for Congress for weeks and still refuses to talk about the issues that are important to voters in the North Country,Ó said National Republican Congressional Committee spokesman Ian Prior in a statement issued Wednesday, March 5. Ò If this is the kind of candidate that Woolf is going to be, perhaps he should try running for a post like dog catcher before he seeks an office that requires open and honest dialogue of important issues.Ó Records obtained by the Valley News show Woolf registered to vote in Essex County on Feb. 7, 2014, five days before the chairsÕ endorsement.

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Grange to present Oscar winner

By Keith Lobdell keith@denpubs.com

WHALLONSBURG Ñ On Saturday, March 15, the Champlain Valley Film Society will present a screening of the Academy Award-winning film “12 Years a Slave,Ó at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall, 1610 Route 22. Ò 12 Years a Slave,Ó was honored with the Oscar for Best Picture during the Academy Awards March 2. The movie tells the story of Saratoga Springs resident Solomon Northup, his sale into slavery and efforts to reunite with his family.

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Stefanik visits Westport business as part of NY-21 campaign Candidate addresses min. wage, military funding and the twists of the campaign

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Repiublican candidate for Congress Elise Stefanik, left, speaks with Bessboro Builders owner Dick Sherman, right, during an open house campaign stop at the business March 7.

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WESTPORT Ñ Elise Stefanik continues to make the rounds of the 21st Congressional District, with a recent stop at Bessboro Builders in Westport.

Stefanik, who has worked in her familyÕ s plywood business in Broadalbin, said their company has supplied materials for the Dick Sherman-led company for many years.

While there, Stefanik collected signatures for her election petitions and talked about several hot-button issues, including the debate over minimum wage.

“Working in small business, we feel firsthand that raising the minimum wage would hurt,Ó Stefanik said. Ò Increasing the minimum wage forces small businesses to not be able to hire additional people. What needs to be done is to work to lower taxes and reduce the regulatory burdens that are facing small businesses.Ó Another recent topic in the news has been the federal proposal to cut defense funding. Ò This district includes Fort Drum, and I would be opposed to defense department cuts,Ó Stefanik said. Ò The defense department should not be targeted for budget cuts. We should not be balancing the budget on the backs of the troops and military families who have already sacrificed so much.”

The Willsboro-based Republican candidate

also talked about the uniqueness of the 2012 race for the NY-21 federal Congressional District, which has seen an increase of candidates over the past weeks in three parties: Republican, Democratic and Green. Ò Certainly Congressman OwensÕ announcement that he would not be seeking re-election was a surprise,Ó Stefanik said. Ò ItÕ s an example that there are no guarantees in politics.

What has not changed is the reason I got into this race, which is to get new leadership into Washington and be a voice for North Country issues.Ó Now preparing to face a primary challenge that now includes WatertownÕ s Matt Doheny, who ran and lost in a trio of hotly contested races in 2009, 2010 and 2012, Stefanik said there are key difference between the two. Ò I am the only pro-life candidate in the field,” she said. “I am also the only one with small business experience in the North Country and upstate New York and I know that the challenges facing the businesses on Main Street are different from the challenges facing the businesses on Wall Street.Ó Along with focusing on the issues, Stefanik said she will also be focusing on getting the registered members of the party to get out the vote for the June 24 primary and again in November. Ò This election is going to be about getting out the vote,Ó Stefanik said.

Stefanik will be joined on the GOP primary ballot by Doheny, DeKalb JunctionÕ s Joe Gilbert and Jamie Waller of Lake Pleasant.

Aaron Woolf, who is based out of Elizabethtown, will face a primary challenge from newcomer Stephen Burke, while the Green Party will have a primary between Matt Funiciello and Donald Hassig.

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College’s A.P. Smith’s bakery goes local and draws a crowd

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com PAUL SMITHS Ñ Deborah Misik was hoping the A.P. SmithÕ s Bakery at Paul SmithÕ s College would be a little busier when the doors opened at 9 a.m. March 6.

What she saw even surprised her. Ò Usually there are 10 or 15 people waiting when we open our doors at 9 a.m.,Ó said Misik, the Program Coordinator for Baking and Pastry. Ò Instead, there were 50 to 60 people at the door.Ó The line was customers showing their support for the first local products day at the bakery, where around 70 percent of its ingredients from in and around the Adirondacks.

“We had flour from Champlain Valley Milling in Westport and King Arthur Flour of Vermont, eggs from the Ottisville Eggery in Paul Smiths,

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ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The Elizabethtown-Lewis 7-12 Music Department will hold its 13th annual Chamber Music Concert and Dinner on Wednesday, March 19.

Tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students/seniors. Price includes spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and a beverage (we will also have vegetarian sauce and gluten free pasta on hand). Dinner will be served Ò family style.Ó Children under five are admitted free and tickets will be available at the door. Dinner begins at 5:30 P.M. in the auditorium (old gym) and the concert begins at 6 P.M. The concert will feature performances by the 7-12 Chorus, the Jazz Ensemble, and soloists/small ensembles.

For further information, please contact Kerry Mero at 873-6371, ext. 412.

chevre and feta cheeses from the Asgaard Farm and Dairy in Au Sable Forks,Ó Misik said.

Other local companies involved in the local ingredients day included Adirondack Cheese Co., Adirondack Popcorn Co., Cabot Creamery, Fledging Crow Vegetables, Harmony Hills Farmstead, Rivermede Farm Market, Saratoga Olive Oil Co., S.N. Rinas Apiaries and Tucker Farms. Ò One person said they drove in from town because they had heard that we were making everything out of local foods,Ó Misik said. Ò This caught on right away and we are going to be doing this again.Ó The event was organized by student Alex Puglisi.

“The farm-to-table movement is significant,” said Puglisi, a sophomore from Fayetteville. Ò It supports local agriculture and at the same time reduces dependence on pesticides and hormone- and antibiotic-treated meat.Ó All the producers donated their products to the bakery for the day. Ò My plan was for this to be the initial movement but I did not realize it was going to be as big of a topic as it became,Ó Misik said. Ò I wanted to be able to make those initial connections through a student and make a path to start purchasing through these people.Ó Misik said the event was a learning experience on many different ways, including the chance to see the difference in the local products. Ò We cracked into the eggs and noticed the yokes were more yellow and bigger then what we had been getting,Ó she said. Ò With Champlain Milling, we noticed more grain then what we would normally get. This is stuff they can keep in mind as they compare local foods and how they taste different and the flavors are more pungent.Ó The local baking day also joined with trips the students had made to different bakeries through the region, including Dogwood Bakery in Westport. Ò At Dogwood they get to take a look at a brick oven and Courtney (Fair) shows them how to do it,Ó Misik said. Ò ItÕ s great because we do not have a brick oven here and that is their chance to see one in action.Ó

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Sophomore Erin Cummings pours flower from the Champlain Valley Milling Company into the blender at Paul Smith’s College during its local baking day March 6.

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he NCPSCA would like to remind you about our swiftly approaching fundraising event, which we promise to be a terrific cure for the winter blahs: the upcoming Bowling Tournament to Benefit the NCSPCA in Willsboro on March 22 at 1 p.m.!

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f youÕ ve seen some unusual activity out in the bay over the past few weeksÑ such as several blinding blurs shaped like sailboats but acting like Ferraris on skatesÑ you arenÕ t necessarily going nuts from cabin fever. (Though of course thatÕ s still a possibility at this point.)

It was most likely my neighbor, Dick Fritz, and his Ò ScooterÓ iceboat, along with a number of his equally crazed friends from the South Bay Scooter Club, downstate. Ò Most people highly question sailing something that goes over 50 miles per hour, and has no rudder or brake,Ó Dick writes. Ò Many people who sail conventional iceboats wonÕ t even get on a ScooterÑ they think we may not be mentally sound!Ó May?! This sounds like a blast, and if the Polar Vortex is going to become a regular feature of our lives and the lake keeps freezing just like in the old days, who knows? We could become the Scooter capital of the world.

As I mentioned last time, this weekend is the famed Dr. Tom Tanneberger Alumni

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he Curling tournament hosted by the American Legion to benefit North Country Honor Flight has been canceled as the ice is now melting and not fit for curling activities. Hopefully next year they will be able to have this event as it sounds like a lot of fun.

March 19 Keeseville Elementary School will be having their Board of Education meeting.

On Tuesday March 18 The Keeseville United Methodist Church will host a Hall Movie Night with Ken Davis with Finger Food including Desserts. Make sure to bring comfy chairs and pillows. Contact the Church for more details.

Keeseville was not the original name for our village. Settled in 1808, the community originally took its name from the impressive falls nearby, Anderson Falls. However, in 1812 a very affluent business man, Richard Kees settled and the village changed its name after him. Anderson Falls the natural site also took a name change to AuSable Chasm. Very

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great cause, this event is for you! The registration fee is just $25 per player for a four person team, so we can promise a night of entertainment that wonÕ t break the bank.

If bowling isnÕ t your thing, itÕ s still worth stopping by to check out our always-popular Chinese Auction and 50/50 raffle. For more information or to register, please contact susan.arena@gmail.com.

Our featured pet this week is David, a one-year-old, Domestic Longhair-mix with a plush, ebony coat and deep, golden eyes. This handsome fellow was rescued from a hoarding situation, in a home with far too many cats to be in one small place. David is a laid-back kind of guy who is enjoying the chance to have a little space of his own, but who also gets along great with other cats and would not even object to gentle dog for company. He has been around children in the past with no problems; with his calm and friendly nature, he would happily blend right into almost any home. David is very neat and he keeps his beautiful long coat nice and clean. Please stop by and meet David and see for yourself this regal young cat.

Colin Wells • WestportNYNews@gmail.com Basketball Tournament at Westport Central School. The Open Shoot Around is Friday night, March 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. and the tournament starts on Saturday with the first menÕ s game at 1 p.m., the second menÕ s game at 2:15, the menÕ s consolation game at 4, the womenÕ s championship game at 5, and the menÕ s championship game at 6:15. During halftimes, audience members will be treated to Biddy Basketball exhibitions by grades K-6 and Foul and 3-point shooting competitions by grades 7-12. And donÕ t miss the Hamburger-and-Macaroni Soup dinner in the cafeteria, hosted by the Class of 2016, where thereÕ s also Vegetarian Chili for the faint of heart.

Next weekend, Piano by Nature returns to the Hand House in Elizabethtown with two performanes of a concert entitled Metamusic, on Saturday, March 22 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 23 at 3 p.m. This event is organized

by Westport music educator Rose Chancler and features a guest appearance by Westport resident Jenn Moore, whoÕ s the conductor at Willsboro Central. More on it next time.

Kyle Page • kmpage1217@charter.net quickly a host of manufacturing industries set up shop on both sides of the AuSable River and business was booming in the community.

Decline in the business and the creation of the Northway slowly ended the boom of Keeseville with the last major industry shutting its doors in 1965. Many original buildings are still present, including Richard Kees III home. In fact, we have 125 structures listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

As the snow melts many of the pounds of seeds that we have been putting out since the start of winter are peaking through the drifts around my feeder. The birds are going crazy.

We have an abundance of cardinals, blue jays, pigeons, chickadees, mourning doves, finches, and these cute little green, yellow brown birds that flitter about. Fortunately the squirrels are happy munching on all the seed that is strewn around the ground and are leaving our duct tape fixed feeder alone….for now. Stay well and enjoy our beautiful community.

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appy Saint PatrickÕ s Day! Whether youÕ re Irish, a little Irish or no Irish at all, everyone enjoys a celebration. This Sunday, March 16, is Saint ElizabethÕ s Catholic ChurchÕ s annual Saint PattyÕ s Day Corn Beef and Cabbage Dinner.

The delicious meal, there is also ham for the non corn beef eaters, begins at 2 p.m. until 6 p.m., with Take-Out at 1:30 p.m. The cost is $11 for adults and $5 for children age 12 and under, there will be raffles and prizes.

Stop in early to place your Take-Out order.

The Essex County History Museum is gearing up for their opening in May with new exhibits, but they need your help. They have received an unbelievable collection of over 600 Ò Land of Make BelieveÓ historic items and Arto Monaco memorabilia. IÕ m sure many area families and tourists remember the Land of Make Believe Amusement Park that Arto Monaco created in 1954, with the idea of giving children the opportunity to let their imaginations soar. The park gave many a fun filled day, but unfortunately it was destroyed by a flood in 1979, with very little if anything remaining today, except the collection given to our museum. They need your help! The creation of their

Willsboro I really am feeling that spring is not far off.

This is the first week that I have gone out to do errands and not had to wear boots, feels good.

Our days seem a bit longer with the day light and we are now back on that day light saving time clock. The change kind of messes us up for a week or two, but things are really beginning to get exciting for this summer. A group of interested persons got together this past week to make more plans for one of our big local history celebrations. The weekend of June 13-14 the community will recall that some 200 years ago as the War of 1812 was raging in the area on this date there was some activity named the Battle of the Boquet. Lt. Colonel Commandant Ransom Noble played a large part in that event. So on this weekend he will be honored and remembered. His monument in the downtown park is being rebuilt and cleaned up. A group of re enactors are coming to offer some time period demonstrations throughout the day. A Special lecture program on Friday evening on War of 1812 and how we played a part in this event. Stay tuned as many more things are being planned for this special weekend.

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exhibit titled, Ò Greetings from the AdirondackÕ s: Mid-20th Century Tourism and RecreationÓ which includes this collection needs monetary donations. Please help them make it happen, to meet their goal of $2,500 by May 1. Any amount will be appreciated, contact 873-6466 or email ech@adkhistorycenter.org.

Another way to help the museum is to join them in celebrating Ò WomenÕ s History MonthÓ by attending a benefit and reception for the Essex County History Museum at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall on Friday, March 21, at 7 p.m. A delightful presentation of Ò Songs and Stories of Remarkable Adirondack WomenÓ by singer/composer Peggy Lynn and author/ performer Sandra Weber. For more details call 963-4170 or email ghall@westelcom.com.

Here is some information you might need to know. Elizabethtown will be conducting a Revaluation Project for 2015. The office of Essex County Real Property will be visiting parcels to verify assessment information to allow the office to maintain a fair and equitable assessment roll.

If you have any questions, contact Director Charli B. Lewis of the Essex County Office of Real Property at 873-3390.

Janice Allen • 963-8912 • allens@willex.com Methodist church as they put on their second Soup & Bread lunch this past weekend. They are happy to report that they have reached their goal of being able to send five youth to summer church camp on scholarships.

The Willsboro United Methodist Church is planning a large, real large Yard Sale this summer and they are looking for donated items for the sale, so they invite any interested persons that would like to donate items in good condition to offer it to this event.

The church has to replace their furnace and the proceeds from this will go toward that project (no clothing). If you have questions or the offer of items call 963-7651, 963-7215, or 963-7185. All help is appreciated.

The Ecumenical Lenten Lunch and service take place each Wednesday during lent at noon in the different churches, contact your church for more details.

Happy Birthday to: Kim Feeley March 14, Dottie Dodds March 16, Kathryn Belzile March 15, Ken Coonrod March 18, Scott Sayward March 21, Jayde Trow March 21, Mona Morgan March 22.

Happy Anniversary to Chuck & Irene Krotz March 18.

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he Champlain Valley Film Society presents Ò Twelve Years a SlaveÓ this Saturday evening at the Whallonsburg Grange. There will be a dinner and talk about Solomon Northup, the free man who was abducted and sold into slavery.

The speaker is Rachel Seligman of Skidmore College and the dinner will be catered by the Flying Pancakes. The dinner and talk start at 6 p.m. and costs $15, followed by the film. The film starts at 7:30 p.m. and is $5 for those who donÕ t attend the dinner.

On Tuesday, March 18, the Grange will host Hallie Bond who will give a talk on boats and boating in the Adirondacks. Ms. Bond, formerly with the Adirondack Museum, has written a number of books on this subject and many others. Her talk begins at 7:30 p.m. and is free of charge.

The ice on Lake Champlain is attracting a large number of skaters. One local gentleman is rumored to have skated from Plattsburgh to Essex, and skaters can be seen from the ferry out in the middle of the lake. Ginny and I took a stroll on the ice at BeggÕ s Point

but found getting around the pressure ridges requires skill and daring we both seem to lack.

Pressure ridges are ice walls made of shards and pieces of ice that are thrust upward when large sheets of ice crush into one another.

With all the clean white snow and strong sunshine, itÕ s important to protect your eyes with sunglasses. Early Arctic explorers made goggles of wood with thin slits to see through, while I prefer the stodgy but handy sunglasses that you wear over regular glasses. The reflecting ability of a surface is called its albedo and is usually expressed as a percentage. An albedo of zero would reflect no light, while an albedo of 100 percent is a perfect reflection, not generally found in nature. Fresh snow has an albedo somewhere around 90 percent, while charcoalÕ s is 4 percent. ItÕ s also time to dig out your sunblock and start using that regularly.

Looking ahead, mark your calendars for April 5, when there will be an all you can eat pancake breakfast at the 1812 Homestead on Willsboro Mountain. The pancakes will be dished up with maple syrup made right there, and serving starts at 8 a.m.

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Frontier Town lands could headline April property tax sales

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — Essex County officials wrapped up the last of their three task force meetings to determine the fate of the former Frontier Town property in North Hudson on Monday, March 3.

After a series of sprawling, cyclical discussions that rehashed the arguments that have characterized the talks Ñ namely how to subdivide the plots, if the state should get involved and what uses the property might have after conducting a series of assessments and feasibility studies Ñ North Elba town supervisor Roby Politi cut to the core: Ò We need to get rid of it,Ó he said, calling possible state grants to explore future uses for the long-derelict 120 acres, Ò a wonderful pipe dream,Ó that would only spin the IDAÕ s wheels for two years and waste their time. Ò ItÕ s not an easy decision,Ó he told the task

force. Ò But we either have to get rid of it now or get rid of it later.Ó The tentative plan, said Essex County treasurer Michael Diskin, is to bundle four out of the seven parcels to auction as one package; another two will be fused together and the others will be auctioned off separately. Ò The package with four includes the former Frontier lot itself,Ó said Diskin. Ò The minimum reserve will be whatever taxes are owed on those properties.Ó Diskin said $146,700 will be owed by the tentative auction date on April 30.

Hypothetically, according to officials, interested parties could bid whatever they wanted on the other properties including the gas station, which according to North Hudson supervisor Ron Moore, has solicited two inquiries by a prospective buyer who claimed they could have the facility up and running by Memorial Day. Moore said if the county didnÕ t get an acceptable bid on the four-parcel lot, he surmises the

board wouldnÕ t have a problem offering it to North Hudson for the minimum reserve.

The North Hudson town board would then have to approve the purchase.

The current owners have 14 days prior to the auction to reclaim the property, said county attorney Daniel Manning. He said his office will attempt to contact them through the proper legal channels.

The county tax auction is scheduled for April 30 and will sell off approximately 150 countyseized properties whose property taxes havenÕ t been paid since 2006.

The sale will cover properties from 2006, 2007 and 2008 and yet-to-be-determined number from 2009, said Manning. Ò Somewhere in the neighborhood of 60, but weÕ re not sure yet.Ó The Frontier Town parcels contain decayed and unusable infrastructure and are rumored to contain squatters, said officials. It is unclear how the property provided their water and sewer lines, making environmental concerns

another knot to untangle in the run-up to the sale.

The exception is the so-called Ò A-FrameÓ entrance building, owned by Keeseville resident George Moore. Taxes on that property have been paid to date.

Also on deck is the county-owned Republic Steel building in Moriah and the adjoining former health center, which is owned by the town.

Moriah town supervisor Tom Scozzafava said it might be useful to bind the two properties together if it will make them more saleable. Ò The views are spectacular and the infrastructure is there, sewer, water and power,Ó he said. Ò It might be enticing to lump the two together to meet future housing needs.Ó The county last held a tax sale in 2006 and aims to hold another this fall for the 2010, 2011 and 2012 properties. Afterwards, officials hope they can maintain a regular annual schedule. Ò WeÕ re right where we should be,Ó said Diskin on the timeline for AprilÕ s sale.

ROOST chief McKenna exhorts lawmakers to look outward

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ Jim McKenna, head of the office that spearheads tourism efforts for Essex and Hamilton counties, dazzled lawmakers from across the North Country on Thursday, Feb. 27 with a lively presentation that stressed the importance of tourism in growing the regionÕ s economy and why local officials need to be ahead of the curve when it comes to marketing their communities.

McKenna, CEO of the Regional Office for Sustainable Tourism (ROOST), said while revenues generated by the countyÕ s occupancy tax were the highest theyÕ ve ever been last year at $1.9 million, up almost seven percent from last year, itÕ s important to note that the figure is a direct result of the increase in rooms and lodging opportunities Ñ including last JulyÕ s opening of the Hampton Inn and Suites in Lake Placid Ñ and that continued efforts are required to keep that number climbing. Ò We have to start making tourism one of our top priorities,Ó he told the lawmakers, including Franklin County Legislature chair Billy Jones, Clin-

ton CountyÕ s James Langley and EssexÕ s Randall Douglas. Ò Especially in smaller towns with declining populations that have a wealth of outdoor recreational opportunities.Ó McKenna, who peppered his speech with trivia questions to the lawmakers like, Ò Which was the only county in the United States to award a liquor license to a high school,Ó said domestic competition to attract tourism dollars is intense and he looks forward to helping local officials establish what they need to be successful in promoting their communities. Ò First we have to get facilities developed for local residents, then we need to continue to fund lodging and hotels.Ó Eighty-five million people live within a six-hour drive from the region, said McKenna, and itÕ s important for towns to create a unified front and stop competing against regional bedfellows like Lake George and Old Forge and start positioning themselves as alternatives to, say, Europe and Cape Cod. McKenna also stressed the importance of the organizationÕ s Destination Marketing Organization accreditation and Lake PlacidÕ s membership in the

World Union of Olympic Cities, both elite designations that puts the county Ñ and soon, neighboring Hamilton Ñ in the same bigtime league that gives them a seat at the table along global heavyhitters like London and Beijing.

The coming year marks a particularly ambitious one for ROOST, one that will see them expanding their efforts into Hamilton County and working alongside town agencies to determine four central tourism hubs, sculpting destination master plans and working to finetune their outreach through new websites and social media in order to crank out a unified marketing message.

According to a study conducted by Tourism Economics in 2010, North County tourism is a $1.1 billion industry, generating $144 million in state and local taxes. Ò Marketing today is a personal thing,Ó McKenna told the lawmakers, citing the decline of the effectiveness in traditional advertising in promoting the region and the rise of word-of-mouth promotion that relies more on sharing memories and experiences with friends and family. Ò The competition has never been greater.Ó

Legal staffing discussed

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ County attorney Daniel Manning asked Essex County lawmakers March 10 for a resolution to recruit assistant public defenders and assistant district attorneys from adjoining counties. Ò ItÕ s tough to attract them,Ó he said. Ò They have said this would aid them significantly.”

Essex County does not have residency requirements for their staffers, said personal director Monica Feeley. The exception is the Deputy Sheriff’s Office and public officers. Since they are appointed officials, they require residency.

Chief Assistant District Attorney Mike Langey introduced a resolution March 10 for the board to approve the allotment of money previously approved by an earlier grant secured by the Essex County Department of Social Services for three assistant district attorneys. Ò The grant provides for $7,000 to be distributed to the District Attorney’s office and I have chosen to disburse this to the of the

ADAÕ s who will handle these additional responsibilities,Ó said District Attorney Kristy Sprague.

The grant was initially approved by the board of supervisors through the normal budget process, but when the resolutions were typed up and presented to the board, this one was incorrect, said Sprague, and the grant monies were not included in the ADAÕ s salaries. Ò This is a collaborative effort among our county agencies to work together to detect, prevent and prosecute fraud in the area of child care,Ó said Sprague. Ò ItÕ s not that these are cases we wouldnÕ t normally prosecute, but these are additional cases that will add to our caseload as well as added responsibilities of educating the public and attending task force meetings.Ó Sprague said her office would surely prosecute any fraud crimes that were referred to them. Ò Social services has their own attorney and investigators, but now we collaborate and help with the additional cases that come through.Ó Read more from this story online at valleynewsadk.com

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Strange start to race for Congress

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y now, you may be aware of Aaron Woolf. HeÕ s the guy running for Congress to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Bill Owens, a fellow Democrat.

Owens was elected in 2009 to represent the 21st District in a contentious election that drew national media coverage.

If you have heard of Woolf, itÕ s not because he has engaged voters and generated name recognition since his selection by local Democratic chiefs in mid-February, but rather because the media is sounding off that they havenÕ t had a chance to speak with the candidate.

He hasn’t made any official appearances, given any interviews or publicly engaged with voters.

Editorial boards across the district have been bashing him for his perceived lack of transparency surrounding his nascent campaign.

Democrats, most of whom are unwilling to go on the record, appear to be unified in their talking points making statements like, Ò Woolf needs time to prepare. Mr. Woolf is carefully studying the issues and meeting with voters across the North Country. Ò Aaron will be ready to meet with the media soon, they say. Not now. But just you wait Ñ youÕ re going to love him.Ó Republicans, for their part, appear to be exuberant in hammering what they perceive to be an out-of-touch carpetbagger, relishing in flogging the candidate whenever he ventures out into the open and is subsequently smacked down with questions about his candidacy.

Both sides need to change tactics.

HereÕ s some advice for the Democrats: This isnÕ t House of Cards, the popular Netflix drama about a scheming Washington politico, but rather a sweeping and expansive district of hard-working, blue collar folks who just want to earn an honest keep. So your silence in explaining how you selected Woolf as a candidate isnÕ t doing you any favors and your pseudo palace intrigue makes you look amateurish.

Grow up and be transparent. How are you going to help voters in the North Country?

Arm your local committee chairs with policy positions instead of tongue-tied gibberish. And then when your candidate is ready to speak, he can put his best foot forward and the press can pepper him with questions based on your local platform, not amateur missteps that we learned how to avoid in our undergrad poly sci courses.

And to the Republicans: We read you loud and clear on your talking points. However, in-

stead of issuing steady streams of fiery rhetoric that much of the public is immune to, anyway Ñ vacuous bleating against Obamacare, liberals and empty appeals to what some may interpret as archaic interpretations of morality Ñ instead show the public that you are engaged, alert and ready to lead by bringing some fresh ideas to the table.

Use the information vacuum on the other side to create valuable public dialogue so voters know what you plan to do to make their lives better and how you plan on ensuring their best interests on the federal level.

All of that being said, the general public appears to dislike Congress, anyway, which makes this all but an exercise in futility.

According to a Gallup poll released March 10, with the election eight months away, 15 percent of Americans approve of the overall job Congress is doing.

This is slightly better than last monthÕ s 12 percent Ñ golly, have a drink on us Ñ but extends a nearly-steady string of sub-20 percent approval ratings for Congress that started in mid-2011.

Hmm. WeÕ re eviscerating a man for diving into a position in which heÕ ll immediately be thoroughly despised, anyway.

Score one for foresight.

Democratic officials reached out to us on Monday, March 10, to coordinate an open-ended interview with Woolf. WeÕ ll have talked with him by the time you have read this and weÕ ll have a clearer picture as to who this fellow actually is and what heÕ s thinking about.

We have the same questions of why this anointed Democratic candidate as well as Democratic Party leaders have been so unapproachable for more than a month and we hope to soon provide some answers.

But until then, while a victory seems to be a long shot at this juncture given his ineffectual start, the only advice we have to Mr. Woolf if elected is to be prepared for a grueling, thankless job Ñ and more of the type of microscope media scrutiny you are experiencing now.

HereÕ s the bottom line. The issues facing our communities are raw, real and unrelenting and we need a red, white and blue leader to serve our interests regardless of political party Ñ not petty children squabbling over what equates to mere puffs of gas in the wind. There is enough of that going on in Congress already. Ñ

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Free Enterprise is Alive and Well

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opportunities. They were there he business climate to hone their skills and test in our region, and for their mettle. that matter, the entire SUNY Plattsburgh served country, has been dismal for as the host site for college stufar too long. The long, hard dents seeking to build their winter of 2013-14 hasnÕ t made own American dream. They matters any better. Our Main came from Clarkson UniverStreet economy has absorbed sity, Clinton Community Colone blow after another and we lege, Norwich University, Saint desperately need to see things MichaelÕ s College, Southern pick up with positive signs of Dan Alexander Vermont College, SUNY Adgrowth and opportunity.

Thoughts from irondack, SUNY Canton, SUNY Small businesses in our naBehind the Pressline New Paltz, SUNY Plattsburgh, tion represent over 50 percent of SUNY Albany and the Univerthe working population. There sity of Vermont. Dr. Nancy Church of SUNY are almost 28 million small businesses in the Plattsburgh served as Project Director of the US and over 22 million are self-employed. event and created a spirited competition beOne hundred twenty million individutween the participating students who outals work in a small business and those busiwardly wore their desire to succeed but also nesses have generated over 65 percent of the showed a strong camaraderie to their fellow net new jobs since 1995. Over 500,000 new participants. businesses get started each month. UnfortuAll the students were impressive and full of nately, more small businesses shut down than start up each month and the vast majority of excitement. Serious dollars were up for grabs, not to mention bragging rights, and while evsmall businesses will fail to survive. ery single one who competed was a winner in Diving into the highly competitive world their own way, one of the students, an early of small business startups isnÕ t for the faint of competitor, perhaps earned the most prized heart. Yet the lure of success is what has made reward of the day. This individual fell short of the American small business entrepreneur the their competition goal. Without going into deenvy of the world. Many with little more than a few dollars and dream have changed the tail, this participant froze during the compeworld and those success stories continue to tition and failed to complete their event. ItÕ s inspire individuals to risk everything. happened to us all at one time or another Ñ it This year, I enter my 40th year in the busijust comes with the territory. ness community. Most recently, it seemed to Failure is a hardearned scar. It is especially me and other business owners IÕ ve spoken hard when you are young. The lesson learned, with that the odds are just stacked too high the motivation from that experience drives against small business. Perhaps our best days one from deep down. It builds character and are behind us. Retired business people were thatÕ s the stuff that drives the true American happy to no longer be in the position we find Entrepreneur. The ability to rise up from failourselves and it seemed certain that our youth ure after failure and be willing to put yourself would rather have government guarantees in back up there again knowing the odds are the way of assistance rather than endless opstacked against you but having supreme faith portunities for self reliance. Then something in self and system. appears on the horizon that rekindles your As many of the students pointed out in faith in the system that demands hard work, their presentations, the road to the top is innovation and creativity. achieved by few but the journey and lessons I had the great privilege last week to serve learned along way is the real prize and our as a judge at the SUNY Plattsburgh Free Ennation prospers from their relentless efforts to terprise Marathon event. I served alongside create bring the next best idea to market.

Bob Parks from the Press Republican, Hanna I look forward to the student who fell short Provost of Glens Falls National Bank and at this event to be a very successful entrepreColleen Lemza of Adirondack Grilling Pelneur in the future. Long after the awarded lets. We can all attest to the fact that a strong dollars won at the marathon are spent, the passion burns in the hearts of our young area memory and motivation will continue to students for the American Free Enterprise drive that competitor throughout his/her life.

System and the opportunity that excites the American sprit to challenge the odds and lay Dan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton Pubit all on the line for a chance to succeed. These lications. He may be reached at dan@denpubs.com. students were not looking for handouts but

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Agree with editorial

To the Valley News: We at Literacy Volunteers of Essex/Franklin applaud your editorial suggestion that Corrections parolees be offered training opportunities more in accord with the needs of their communities than college programs.

LVAEF has been working with inmates at several facilities here in the North Country for nearly ten years now. Very many inmates in the First Offense/Non Violent category come from small Upstate communities and have expressed to us volunteers their extreme anxiety about their hometown reception upon being paroled.

These same smaller communities are typical of those with volunteer staffing problems for firemen and first responders. It is hard to imagine that certified parolees would not be welcome and that their positive contact with older fellow personnel would not expedite their acceptance into their home towns.

I myself have spoken to a number of small town fire chiefs over the years on this subject and they have all been very willing to support such a program.

I hope your suggestion takes root. The North Country and all Upstate stand to gain good citizens and safer homes when it becomes law.

Jim Bullard Westport

Scrabble a success

To the Valley News: Twelve wordsmiths participated in Literacy Volunteers annual winter scrabble tournament on March 2. The event raised awareness and much-needed funds to support Literacy VolunteersÕ adult literacy program. Marcia LaPierre from Chazy claimed first place, John McKee of Moriah came in second, and Michael Rogers from Ticonderoga placed third. Literacy Volunteers would like to recognize and thank the Country Florist and Gift in Ticonderoga and the Kings Corner restaurant in Moriah for donating prizes. We would also like to acknowledge and thank Avery Energy of Crown Point for sponsoring the event and the Port Henry Knights of Columbus for providing a venue. This event would not have been s-u-c-c-e-s-s-f-u-l without the help of these local businesses and all those who participated and volunteered.

Thank you very much.

Maria Burke Literacy Volunteers

Distracted Driving Deadly

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e are a nation of movers and shakers and we are all engaged in trying to keep ourselves from falling off our multi-tasking treadmills. At home these preoccupations may lead us to watch television, eat lunch, talk on the telephone and surf the net all at the same time. These actions really become distractions at some point and I would speculate that many hours are wasted in such endeavors without us knowing it.

When multi-tasking takes place behind the wheel, the results can be lethal. Over the past few years I have made the forty five minute trip to Plattsburgh where I work. Once on the Northway, I have seen people talking on cell phones, texting or simply looking down at the floor while driving and playing their music so loud that my seat vibrated when they passed me at just over seventy miles an hour.

I have also seen a few unusual occurrences as well such as a man reading a newspaper

By Scot Hurlburt while driving; another man had a cup in one hand and was eating something with the other, presumably driving with his knees. I saw a man driving with a small dog draped around his neck, I once passed a car where at first glance, looked like no on was driving but the man was stretched out across the seat reaching for something presumably. In the early morning trips I frequently followed weary truckers weaving back and forth running onto a wake up strip at the edge of the road and one day I saw a truck leave the highway and traveled down the side of the road adjacent to the highway until the driver could stop the big truck.

About 10 million people are involved in car accidents annually in America. They are the leading cause of death for teenagers.

Some estimates suggest that there are some 300,000 incidents of drunk driving in America every day. Drunk driving is the number three cause of car accidents in America according to the Centers for Disease Control. In 2011, just over 1.41 million American drivers were arrested for drinking and driving. National, State and Local efforts to reduce drinking and driving have helped to reduce fatalities related to drinking and driving and many people now appoint a designated driver to insure that no one drinks and drives.

The number two cause of car accidents is speeding or speed unreasonable for the road conditions. Like drunk driving, speeding is a totally preventable cause of car accidents.

The number one cause of automobile accidents in America is distracted driving. Talking on cell phones, texting, grooming or conversing with other occupants in the car are just a few of the distractions that threaten drivers behind the wheel.

Drivers that use a handheld device are four times more likely to suffer an accident than those that did not utilize a device.

Drivers who text while driving are 24 times more likely to have an accident than those who donÕ t text while driving.

It is now widely held that texting while driving is far more dangerous than drunk driving. Like the other leading causes of car accidents, texting related accidents are totally preventable. Whenever you get into your vehicle, take a minute to think who you would miss or who would miss you if you were killed in a car accident because you were texting. Texting while driving is tantamount to walking around with a loaded gun to your head except when you text and drive you endanger everyone else on the road and not just yourself.

Do the right thing and donÕ t text while driving and if you must, pull safely off the road and lose two or three minutes.

Remember, all kids count.

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Kids Count

It was a daylong event designed to highlight winter tourism in Upstate New York where an estimated 400 elected officials and winter enthusiasts from across the state gathered on Sunday, March 9 to participate in wintertime sports, including bobsledding, toboggan rides, curling, speed-skating and of course, snowmobiling.

New York State Snowmobile Association President Jim Elmore said snowmobiling generated $868 million in revenue for the state last year Ñ Ò and that was a slow year,Ó he said.

“When the chief executive officer of the state recognizes your sport, itÕ s a huge honor,Ó he said.

Elmore said heÕ s impressed that Cuomo has taken such a hands-on interest in the sport and how snowmobiling clubs operate.

Under weather conditions that all agreed were ideal for riding Ñ a thin layer of snow paired with temperatures just above freezing Ñ the governor made his way through a gauntlet of county lawmakers, including Hamilton County board chairman William Farber, Onondaga County Chief Executive Joanne Mahoney and Essex Board of Supervisors Chairman Randy Douglas, who said he was extremely happy that the governor sees the North Country in a fresh, new perspective. Ò ItÕ s like free advertising and you canÕ t put a dollar on that,Ó said Douglas, donned in riding gear, as he prepared to hop on a sled and navigate the Kushaqua Trail back toward Lake Placid.

Prior to climbing on board the second in a long line of awaiting snowmobiles manned by club representatives from across the region, Cuomo appeared to take a deep interest in the mechanics of the machine, spending several minutes examining the controls and other features with a fellow rider before taking off in a puff of white powder.

In town

As Cuomo sped off in the convoy, local lawmakers faced off in the much-touted intra-county race down the Mt. Van Hoevenberg bobsled run.

Members of the press were not there, but Essex County officials, including District Attorney Kristy Sprague, Keene Supervisor Bill Ferebee, Essex County Sheriff Richard Cutting and Wilmington Supervisor Randy Preston, reportedly navigated the track like champs. Ò I was afraid I was going to cry like a baby,Ó said Sprague, Ò but I had a really great time.Ó Ò I skied this morning and felt pretty good,Ó said Preston, Ò so I was prepared.Ó Representatives from the Olympic Regional Development Agency (ORDA), the state agency that manages the Olympic facilities in the towns of Wilmington and North Elba, took reporters on a 60-mileper-hour thrill ride down the bobsled track with state Assemblyman Charles Lavine (13th District) while Olympians, including US skeleton bronze medalist Kyle Tress, looked on below and mingled with the public. Ò Absolutely incredible,Ó said Lavine, who represents communities in Nassau County.

Lavine said he looks forward to telling his constituents more about the North Country and appeared downright gleeful as he took a stroll with this reporter down Lake PlacidÕ s main drag. Ò IÕ m going to tell everyone about this,Ó he said. Ò What a great area.Ó Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow (89th, Mount Vernon) said his experience was Ò enlighteningÓ and asked what he estimated was 10 percent of the state assembly gathered in the town to take an informal pledge to tell at least 10 people they knew about the North Country. Ò Convince them to come up,Ó he later told lawmakers in a speech. Ò ItÕ s a beautiful country up here and IÕ m going to convince [my constituents] that itÕ s completely plausible to jump in the car and make the drive up Ñ I will be back.Ó Assemblyman Andrew Raia (9th District, Long Island) commended the governor for crossing party lines in protecting the stateÕ s tourism assets. Ò These facilities are New YorkÕ s greatest treasures Ñ we need to promote tourism and ensure funding for athletes and their training. IÕ ve already started calling

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and officials go snowmobiling March 9.

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the Adirondacks Ô the Hamptons North,Õ Ó Raia said.

Asked if he planned on relaying his North Country experiences back to his constituents, he held up his cellphone and grinned: Ò IÕ ve already put it on Facebook.Ó

Reactions

Local officials were similarly effusive. Ò ItÕ s all just wonderful,Ó said Assemblyman Dan Stec, who represents the 114th District which includes Essex and Warren counties. Ò As a legislator, itÕ s nice to bring together people from other parts of the state to see what we have to offer Ñ you canÕ t come up and not fall in love with the place.Ó Stec said he went bobsledding for the first time and loved it. Ò It was a total adrenaline rush,Ó he said.

Tupper Lake Mayor Paul Maroun said he had fun curling with state Sen. Betty Little. Ò ItÕ s a really good workout,Ó he said, explaining that pushing the 40-pound stone actually acts to melt the ice, something he didnÕ t know before. Ò HeÕ s made one very Adirondack mayor very happy,Ó said Saranac Lake Mayor Clyde Rabideau, echoing the chorus line of praise. Ò ItÕ s a wonderful opportunity for local legislators to see where their money is going and what we have here,Ó said North Elba Supervisor Roby Politi, noting the Olympic facilities.

“The proof is in the figures,” said Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) CEO Jim McKenna, citing Essex CountyÕ s sales tax growth rate, which grew 8.8 percent last year, the largest percent increase in the state. Ò ItÕ s good for the economy and good for the environment,Ó said Adirondack Council Executive Director William Janeway, who applauded the governor for his efforts to manage the two entwined strands that constitute politics in the North Country.

ORDA Chairman Pat Barrett said he was Ò delightedÓ the governor had brought so many opportunities to expose ORDA and various venues. Ò The more exposure, the better. ItÕ s a great day Ñ what an area we live in,Ó he said.

Governor’s speech

Introducing Cuomo as Ò our Number One touristÓ at a late-afternoon banquet at the Lake Placid Olympic Center, Little, who represents most of the North Country, commended the chief executive, saying that by merely coming to the region, he has done Ò so muchÓ to promote the North Country. Ò I canÕ t tell you how much youÕ ve helped by just proposing simple ideas to bring more visitors to the Adirondacks,Ó she said.

Speaking to an energized crowd, Cuomo recalled bonding with his younger brother Chris in the North Country in creating Ò beautiful family memories.Ó Ò I love coming to the North Country,Ó he said. Ò Whenever I can steal a few minutes, I come up.Ó He cited a recent trip to Saranac Lake to Ò clear my headÓ during the ongoing state budget negotiations, recalling a humorous encounter with Rabideau that later led to members of the press snapping photos outside a local gas station.

Cuomo said thereÕ s great energy spreading across the region when it comes to economic growth and commended the North Country Regional Development Council for successfully applying for more state grants than any

other region in the state. Ò Upstate New York wasnÕ t served very well for many years,Ó he said. Ò WeÕ re just bringing a focus to what the state should have been doing a long time ago Ñ this is purely a question of exposure.Ó Ò If you show it to them, they will come,Ó he said, citing tourism as the state’s fifth-largest industry.

Cuomo said the state allotted $60 million in advertising to promote New York in 2013, a decision that resulted in 8.8 million more visitors from the previous year, an increase of 4.2 percent Ñ thatÕ s double the national average for growth, he said. Ò New York City is just a part of New York, but thereÕ s so much more to offer.

And once people come and experience the North Country, they will come back and back and back,Ó he said to deafening applause. Ò YouÕ ve been enjoying yourselves up here for far too long,Ó he said. Ò Now itÕ s time to share.Ó

Forward

In his speech, the governor also plugged a new initiative called the Ò I Ski NY BusÓ to bring visitors to Upstate ski areas from New York City and Toronto.

Currently, according to press materials provided by the governor’s office, only two mountains, Hunter and Windham, are consistently serviced through bus transportation out of New York City.

Both of those have established relationships with New York City tour operators to bring busloads of skiers and snowboarders Upstate on trips.

An expanded bus service, according to the materials, will help the stateÕ s ski areas be more competitive by making it easier and more affordable for New Yorkers and visitors to travel.

Under this new plan, the state will provide bus service to 13 different mountains from New York City. When the established New York City tour operators are not going to Hunter or Windham, the Ò I Ski NY BusÓ will make the trip.

The plan also includes a secondary market from Toronto to expose Western New York ski areas to the same transportation opportunities.

After the governorÕ s speech, ORDA CEO Ted Blazer handed awards dashed with good-natured jesting.

Awards were split into two categories, those for amateur competitors and the other for the elected officials who opted to participate.

Fastest Downhill Plunge went to Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel (16th, Nassau); Pretlow, the Cool Runnings Award; Fastest Continuous Lefthand Turns Award went to Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (123th, Binghamton).

Little snared the Least Athletic Accomplishment; Stec received the Best Use of Gravity Award; Rabideau won the honorary Adirondack Challenge Award and the governor himself won the Snowmobile Award.

ROOSTÕ s own Kim Reilly took top honors in curling. Ò We applaud the governorÕ s tremendous efforts to promote the Adirondacks as a destination,Ó she said. Ò What a terrific day of winter activities with my team of regional tourism colleagues. It was great to do so well on my very first time curling Ñ I really thought my best event would be the toboggan!Ó Despite the festive air, members of the GEA Teachers Union sought to draw attention to the Common Core, chanting slogans and enlisting children holding signs outside of the Lake Placid Olympic Center as attendees streamed in from Albany.

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Local towns still uncertain on new tax law; schools opt out

By Seth Lang

seth@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ Towns throughout Essex County have been deciding whether or not to implement a Veterans Tax Exemption law signed by Governor Cuomo on December 18, 2013.

The legislation allows Boards of Education of school districts to offer the Alternative VeteranÕ s Exemption (Real Property Tax Law ¤ 458-a).

Although all school districts undoubtably support their veterans and some school districts have adopted the law, the majority have complained that not enough information was available on the impact it might have on their districts, thus not implementing it by the March 1st deadline.

The Alternative VeteransÕ Exemption allows school districts to provide a 15 percent reduction in assessed property value to veterans who served during wartime and another 10 percent reduction to veterans who served in combat zones and a larger break to disabled veterans. Previously, this tax break could only be offered by municipalities but the law was changed in December.

Implementing a tax exemption causes a redistribution of taxes among taxpayers, or a tax shift. Exemptions do not affect the total amount of money a district needs to raise Ð the tax levy.

Therefore, if a townÕ s assessed value decreases due to exemptions, then all taxpayers would need to pay more to make up the difference.

School districts had to hold a public hearing prior to adopting this exemption. Once the hearing took place, the veteranÕ s exemption could be adopted by resolution of the Board of Education or no action taken. If the Board wished to increase or decrease the New York State exemption limits ($12,000, $8,000,

Trip to Placid set for Westport YC WESTPORT Ñ The Westport Youth Commission is planning an exciting visit to the Olympic Sports Complex at Mt. Van Hoevenberg for students in Grades 3-12. The trip will take place on March 14 from noon to 5 p.m. Students in Grades 3-7 will tour the bobsled, luge and skeleton track, see vintage sleds and talk with Peter Vaiciulis, a former Olympic bobsled and skeleton athlete and coach. Students in Grades 8-12 will try Paintball Biathlon. After visiting Van Hoevenberg, students will travel to the McKenzie Jumping Complex for an hour of tubing.

Students can sign up in the Westport Central School office

by Wednesday, March 12. The trip is being offered by the Westport Youth Commission and students are welcome at no cost. More information is available at westportyouth.org.

$40,000), it must have held a second public hearing.

If implemented, the VeteranÕ s Exemption would be applied first to an eligible resident’s property, followed by the STAR tax exemption. New York State reimburses school districts for the STAR exemption revenue it has lost; it will not be doing the same for the VeteranÕ s Exemption.

Therefore, schools will lose refunds from the state in relation to the STAR exemption.

A veteran who did not serve during a period of war may still qualify if they received an Armed Forces expeditionary medal, a Navy expeditionary medal, a Marine Corps expeditionary medal, or Global War on Terrorism expeditionary medal. School districts may also select limits that are different from the limits set for town purposes. The limits that the school district selects will apply to all the homeowners in the school district for school tax purposes.

The Alternative VeteranÕ s Exemption works by reducing the assessed value of the primary residence before the tax rate is applied but does set a maximum exemption value.

There are three levels of benefits: 15% of assessed value for veterans who served during a period of war, up to $12,000 of assessed value Additional 10% for veterans who served in a combat zone, up to $8,000 of assessed value Additional benefits for disabled veterans (equal to one-half of their service connected disability rating).

The NYS division of veterans affairs estimates approximately 5,000 veterans currently live in Essex county. However, accordingly to the Essex County Real Property office, 2,080 of those veterans currently receive veterans exemptions.

According to the Director of the Essex County Real Property Tax Services Charli B. Lewis, the law will shift taxes from one group to another. Ò In the past this exemption only applied to county, town and village taxes. However, this new exemption is not reimbursed by the state and does represent a tax shift from one group of taxpayers to another. The impact in Essex County, if every school district were to opt in at the same level as their respective towns, would show a loss of taxable value equaling 52,112,833. The shift of tax dollars would be $600,855.77 based on the 2013-2014 school budgets. If schools opted in at a lesser level or did not opt in at all the impact would be less. If schools opted in at a higher level than their town the impact would be greater.

The Elizabethtown-Lewis Central school board decided not to adopt the VeteranÕ s Exemption at this time. The Board discussed the matter at their February 11th meeting; they received a report from superintendent Scott OSborne and had subsequent discussion. Ò The Board feels more information is necessary to make this decision, as the VeteranÕ s exemption represents a tax shift from one group of taxpayers to all others. Preliminary figures indicate

that if the Board adopted the law at this time, the school community would see a tax rate (per thousand) increase of $0.17. IÕ d anticipate the Board will have an advisory vote as part of the May 21st annual school budget vote, to gauge the communityÕ s perception on this issue. According to the Essex County Office of Real Property Tax, Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School has an exempt value just over $2.8 million. If the VeteranÕ s Exemption was adopted, we would potentially be shifting upwards of $38,000 to non-veteran tax payers. Ms. Lewis points out that this exemption is not reimbursed by the State of New York. ThereÕ s no income limit on veterans who receive the exemption, therefore, providing the tax benefit to veterans increases the property taxes for others in the community (including those residents that may be unemployed, those on fixed incomes and individuals with disabilities.) For those districts choosing to provide the exemption, the tax levy will not change, but the tax rate will increase for non-veteran property owners,Ó said Osborne.

In Elizabehttown - LewisÕ s case, the 0.17 cents per thousand amounts to $17 for a home assessed for $100,000.

On the other hand, Willsboro Central School District approved the Alternative Veterans exemption at the February 25th meeting with a Approximate cost of $0.08/$1000. Ò The Board recognizes and appreciates the men and women who have served our Nation through their commitment of military service and felt the exemption was an avenue to acknowledge their service and sacrifices to our Country,” said superintendent Stephen Broadwell.

At the February 19th Board Meeting, the Ausable Valley Board unanimously approved the Alternative Veterans Exemption at the base level. The base level will be: Wartime Veterans: 15% to a maximum of $6,000 Combat Zone Veterans: Additional 10% to a maximum of $4,000 Disabled Veterans: Additional 50% of disability rating to a maximum of $20,000 The estimated impact is 0.10 (cents) per thousand of assessment. For example purposes only Ð a $100,000 home less $30,000 standard star exemption would equate to about $7 total increase per year. Ò After a lengthy discussion which included community input regarding the Veterans Tax exemption, the AVCS Board felt that honoring our veterans with this exemption for their service and sacrifice to our country was the right thing to do at this time,” said Board President Scott R. Bombard.

Westport and Keene school districts also voted not to implement the law by the March 1 deadline.

The amount of money NYS will save because of this exemption effecting the STAR program is unknown at this time.

The New York Department of Taxation and finance states that the STAR program is the only exemption funded by the state and the STAR program is always applied last to maximize eligible exemptions.

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KEENE VALLEY Ñ Students lined the hall of Keene Central School March 6 to show off their scientific expertise.

The school held its annual Science Slam with exhibits and experiments from students ranging from kindergarten through senior year. Ò We are thrilled with the response for our third Science Slam,Ó said science teacher and Slam organizer Jen Kazmierczak. Ò The community is extremely supportive and this makes for a very special event. We strive for an evening where science is participatory, interactive and fun.Ó Kazmierczak added that the goal, like most youth activities, is to allow the students to be engaged in a way that is fun for them. Ò We want to encourage students to be curious, ask questions and test out their ideas, then present their ideas to the community,Ó she said. Ò Really, the end goal of this event is to get kids excited about science. ItÕ s not your typical science fair.Ó Third-grader Sophia Brandt said her science project was based on her families acquisition of some barnyard animals. Ò We took in some chickens because we wanted to hatch some babies,” Brandt said. “The first attempt did not work out well, but we tried again and this time we were able to hatch healthy chicks.Ó Fourth-grader Faith Scaife was inspired by a furry friend. Ò My favorite animal is a rabbit and I wanted to do a project on mine,Ó she said. Ò I thought that it would be a nice experience to bring my rabbit to school.Ó Seventh-graders Nora Jane Porter and Kaleb Cook used static electricity to pick up grains of salt and pepper.

Nora Jane Porter and Kaleb Cook show their science project at the Keene Science Slam.

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Ò I got the idea in a book of experiments that my father got me,Ó Porter said. Ò The static electricity is transferred onto the spoons and it picks up the salt and the pepper,Ó Cook said. Ò It picks up the pepper the most because

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Other awards were as follows: K-5 Individual First place: Adeline Newman (Capillary Action) Second place: Aidan Durant (Amusement Park Science) K-5 Team First place: Harvey Runyon, Sam Baldwin, Will Tansey (Experiments in Physics) Second place: Brenna DeWalt and Abby Juckett (Sound Waves) Honorable mention: Senna Pepe and Zarela Gully (Crystal Snowflakes) 6-8 Individual First place: Halle Bacon (Sense of Taste & Smell) Second place: Alyssa Summo (How the Eye Works) Honorable mention: Josh Baldwin (Subzero Science) 6-8 Team First place: Carter Gordon and Noah Haverlick (Water Cooler Crush) Second place: Antonio Finsterer and Jeremiah Johnson (Touchscreen Science) 9-12 Individual First place: Peter Craig (Electrical Energy) Second place: Rory Riggins (Biodiesel) Honorable mention: Justin Haverlick (Asteroid Mining) 9-12 Team First place: Amanda Bruha, Madison Gifford, Brianna Joanette (Aurora Borealis) Second place: Bailey, Ethan, Jesse, Colton (Rube Goldberg) Fifth Grade Egg Drop winners First place: William Tansey Second place: Joy Cooper Third place: Kaiya Belisle Barbie Bungee Jump: Azriel Finsterer

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Continued from page 1 The movie was based on NorthupÕ s 1853 memoir. While living as a free man, Northup is tricked by a false job offer and captured and sold to Louisiana plantation owner William Ford. As he is passed among different owners, Northup worked to survive and come up with a plan to earn his freedom back. Ò We appreciate the chance to show films that explore our local history and we thank our guest speakers for helping us better understand the lives of free blacks, slavery and the Underground Railroad in the North Country,Ó Film Society president Sue Reaser said.

www.valleynewsadk.com Northup lived in Minerva in Essex County as well as Fort Edward and Hebron in Washington County and Glens Falls in Warren County along with Saratoga Springs.

Along with a screening of the film that was additionally awarded with Oscars for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress for star Lupita NyongÕ o, there will be a soup and chili dinner along with a presentation by historian Rachel Seligman and members of the North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association.

Seligman is the Assistant Director for Curatorial Affairs at the Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs.

The North Country Underground

Railroad, based at Ausable Chasm in Keeseville, documents the history of the underground railroad, slavery and abolition in the Champlain-Hudson corridor.

Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. with Seligman discussing her book, Ò Solomon Northup: The Complete Story of the Author of Twelve Years a Slave.Ó A book signing and comments from the Historical Association will start at 7 p.m., with the movie starting at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $15 for dinner and the movie, with reservations requested by Thursday, March 13, by emailing info@ cvfilms.org or by calling 963-4170. For the movie only, tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for youth under 18.

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On Monday, Feb. 3, residents of Westport, Essex, and Keene Valley joined with thousands of people throughout the U.S. in a simultaneous nationwide vigils and rallies urging President Obama to reject the Keystone XL Pipeline at the base of Spruce Hill.

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OBITUARIES PENNY L., MARTIN JULY 8, 1949 - MARCH 4, 2014 husband Edward Martin; her NEW RUSSIA mother Bernice Marcotte; Penny L. Martin, 64, of Lakoand her three children, Casey ta Way, New Russia, passed Martin, Edward Martin II away unexpectedly Tuesday, and Kristine Gay. She is also March 4, 2014 at her home, survived by her 10 grandwith her loving husband by her side. She was born in children, Tyler Blaise, Ticonderoga, July 8, 1949, the Rheanon Martin, Ciara Mardaughter of Walter and Ber- tin, Zachary Martin, Alyson Deleury, Arianna Martin, nice Marcotte of Willsboro.

Palmer Martin, Ted Gay, Penny graduated from WillsJack Gay and Jacob Gay. boro High School and went Relatives and friends called on to business school in Alfrom 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 bany, NY. She met her husband Edward in the spring p.m. Friday, March 7th, at of 1970, and they wed that W.M. Marvin's Funeral same fall, September 5th.

Home, 7521 Court St., ElizaPenny worked for many bethtown, NY. A Mass of years at the Essex County Christian Burial was celeDepartment of Social Serbrated at 10:30 AM Saturday, vices. Penny's passion was March 8th, from St. Alexanher faith, where she devoted ders Church, 1 Church St., herself to the Catholic Morrisonville, NY. Burial Daughters, leading her will be at a later date in the church choir, and for her Essex County Veterans ministries in the church.

Cemetery.

Most important to her was In lieu of flowers donations her husband, her three chil- in Penny's memory may be dren and her ten grandchilmade to the Catholic Daughdren. She loved spending ters of America. time with her grandchildren, Online condolences may be and was extremely generous offered by visiting with her time and attention. www.wmmarvins.com.

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Pat Ward Tournament set for March 22

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ Alumni from area towns will play to help raise funds for an Elizabethtown-Lewis scholarship fund created in honor of the former student-athlete.

The 24th annual Part Ward Memorial Basketball Tournament will take place Saturday, March 22, with games featuring seven menÕ s and two womenÕ s teams starting at 11:15 a.m. Ò There will be food served throughout the day, along with a 50/50 raffle,” organizer Michael “Ike” Tyler said. “The proceeds go to the Pat Ward Memorial Fund, which gives awards each year to senior Elizabethtown-Lewis soccer players.Ó Registration is $25 per player, which includes a T-shirt, a day of basketball and food at the Cobble Hill Restaurant following the tournament.

The day opens with Elizabethtown-Lewis 2 against Moriah 1 at 11:15 a.m., followed by Moriah 2 and Westport at 12:30 p.m.: Elizabethtown-Lewis 2 and Schroon Lake at 1:45 p.m.; game one winner against Willsboro at 2:45 p.m.; game three and game four winners at 4 p.m.; the womenÕ s game between Westport and Elizabethtown-Lewis at 5 p.m. and the menÕ s championship game at 6:10 p.m.

Tyler said Ward, who was a good athlete in school, excelled on the soccer field, which is why the fund goes to honor senior members of the Lions team. Ò We are approaching $20,000 in awards to ElizabethtownLewis graduates,Ó Tyler said. Ò We average about $1,000 in awards each year.Ó Tickets for admission into the tournament are $3 for adults and $2 for students.

For more information on the Pat Ward Memorial Tournament, contact Tyler at 962-8739.

County, State sheriff ’s start camp fundraiser LEWIS Ñ The New York State SheriffsÕ Association Institute will begin its annual Honorary Membership drive in Essex County within the next few days according to Sheriff Richard Cutting.

The New York State SheriffsÕ Association Institute was established in 1979. It is a not-for-profit corporation, tax exempt organization, and contributions to the Institute are tax deductible.

While the Sheriff’s Office is a unit of county government, many of the concerns of Sheriffs and other law enforcement agencies are best addressed on a statewide level. The SheriffsÕ Institute provides centralized training programs and services for all Sheriffs’ Offices, where those programs and services would be unavailable or impractical on a single county basis.

The flagship program of the SheriffsÕ Institute is the SheriffsÕ Summer Camp for economically challenged children.

The SheriffsÕ Camp, in its 37th year of operation, is located on Keuka Lake and 840 children from across New York State attend each summer. The SheriffsÕ Institute pays the entire cost of the camp stay and transportation. Most children attending wouldnÕ t otherwise have an opportunity for vacation travel or a

summer camp experience.

The SheriffsÕ Camp program combines summer recreation with activities designed to teach an understanding of, and respect for, our laws and the men and women who enforce them. The strong camper to counselor ratio allows for individual attention with an emphasis on the development of self esteem.

“In these difficult economic times we cannot forget our youth who will not have the opportunity for a summer camp experience or a summer vacation,Ó Cutting said. Ò By becoming an honorary member you are supporting the SheriffsÕ Summer

Camp for economically disadvantaged children.Ó In addition, the SheriffsÕ Institute operates a scholarship program that provides one scholarship to each of New York StateÕ s Community CollegeÕ s Criminal Justice Programs. This program is designed to help attract the best and the brightest to the criminal justice vocation.

For more information about the SheriffsÕ Summer Camp and other SheriffsÕ Institute Programs, visit sheriffsinstitute. org or simply google Ò SheriffsÕ Institute kids,” and it will be your first option.

Non-traditional student awards offered

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ Three North Country foundations announce the continuation of a joint effort to support non-traditional area students. The program targets older students who wish to begin or continue their college education. The Bruce L. Crary Foundation, the Deo B. Colburn Education Foundation and the Lake Placid Education Foundation will accept applications for the 2014-2015 academic year until May 15. Students who wish to begin their undergraduate program, or who were unable to complete the requirements of their undergraduate college degree, and now plan to return to school are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be area residents, 25 years of age or older, and have been accepted for full-time studies at a regional college for the Fall Semester. ssApplications may be obtained by contacting the Bruce L. Crary Foundation, P.O. Box 396, Elizabethtown, N.Y., 12932; email director@craryfoundation.org; or call 873-6496, NY 12932.

Births

It’s a girl...

Gracie Elizabeth Alexander came into the world kicking and screaming on Feb. 11, 2014 at 8:26 a.m, weighing 9-pounds, 1-ounce and 21.5 inches long, born to Ashley and Daniel Alexander, Jr. Gracie joins her big brother Daniel. Maternal Grandparents are Cheryl Tromblee-Davis and Fred Pereau of Port Henry and Bob and Sylvia Tromblee of Crown Point. Paternal Grandparents are Dan and Gayle Alexander of Elizabethtown. Maternal Great Grandparents are Diana and Al Davis of Thorndike, Maine. Paternal Great Grandparents are Gerald and Shirley Hooker of Warren, Penn.

On Campus COLCHESTER, Vt. Ñ Atlas W. Manning, son of Karen Manning of Willsboro was named to the DeanÕ s List for the fall 2013 semester at Saint MichaelÕ s College. Manning is a Senior English major. Students who complete a minimum of 12 credits and achieve a grade point average of at least 3.4 at the end of a semester are recognized for their scholarship by inclusion on the DeanÕ s List.

CANTON Ñ The following students have been selected for inclusion on the DeanÕ s List for academic achievement during the fall 2013 semester at St. Lawrence University: Kayla J. Hebert of Keene Valley. Hebert, a member of the Class of 2015, is majoring in psychology and history at St. Lawrence. Kayla graduated from Keene Central School.

Sophie E. Janeway of Keene Valley. Janeway, a member of the Class of 2017, is majoring in history at St. Lawrence. Sophie graduated from Milton Academy.

Anna J. Kowanko of Upper Jay. Kowanko, a member of the Class of 2016, is majoring in environmental studies at St. Lawrence. Anna graduated from Keene Central School.

UTICA Ñ Mohawk Valley Community College, located in Utica and Rome is proud to announce that Jessica Caner from Keene Valley has completed the Fall 2013 semester with academic excellence and qualified for the Vice President’s List.

News in Brief ELCS registration slated

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ Registration for the fall kindergarten class at Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School will be held Wednesday, March 19, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., and Thursday, March 20, from 9 a.m. until noon in the main office of the school.

Any child who will be five years old on or before Dec. 1, 2014, is eligible for registration. Registration forms are required. District residents may pick up forms at the ELCS main office. Please call 873-6371 ext. 0. If you are unable to make the March registration dates, please call the main office as soon as possible.

Parents are required to bring their child’s birth certificate OR baptismal certificate, a social security number and an updated copy of immunizations. In addition, as of September 2008, parents must request a dental health certificate from their dentist for all students entering kindergarten. A completed physical form will also be needed upon entering school.

A kindergarten screening day is being planned to give the children an opportunity to visit the school at a later date.

Artists Guild show scheduled

SARANAC LAKE ÑT he 16th annual juried competition at the Adirondack Artists Guild will open with a reception on Friday, March 14, from 5 to 7 p.m.. It is free and open to the public. All artists 18 and older were eligible to enter the show. The show will run through April 13.

First, second and third prizes will be awarded at 6 p.m., along with some honorable mentions. The first prize winner will have the opportunity to present a solo show at the Artists Guild in November 2014.

This yearÕ s juror was Laura Von Rosk, Gallery Director for the Lake George Arts Project. Once again this year there will be a PeopleÕ s Choice Award, donated by a friend of the arts. A ballot box will be at the gallery for viewers to make their choice for this award. That prize will be announced at the conclusion of the show.

Sportsmen dinner slated

SCHROON LAKE Ñ The 19th annual Adirondack SportsmenÕ 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 fill the daylong event. There is no charge, however a Ò pass the hatÓ offering will be taken to cover expenses. For more information, and to register for a ticket, please go to www.sportsmensdinner.com.

4-H event to be held

WESTPORT Ñ 4-H will be holding their Public Presentations this Saturday on March 15 from 9 a.m. until noon at Westport Central School. 90 youth are registered to give various presentations ranging from speeches, demonstrations and illustrated talks. Youth range in age from our Cloverbuds (5-8) up to 19 years old. In case of bad westher we have a snow date of March 22,2014.

Oscar’s best at Grange

WHALLONSBURG Ñ On Saturday, March 15, the Champlain Valley Film Society will present a screening of the Academy Award-winning film “12 Years a Slave” at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall. A soup and chili dinner will be served beforehand and historian Rachel Seligman and members of the North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association will be present to answer questions.

“We appreciate the chance to show films that explore our local history and we thank our guest speakers for helping us better understand the lives of free blacks, slavery and the Underground Railroad in the North Country,Ó Film Society president Sue Reaser said.

Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. with Seligman discussing her book, Ò Solomon Northup: The Complete Story of the Author of Twelve Years a Slave.Ó Book signing and comments from the Historical Association start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for dinner and the movie; reservations requested by Thursday, March 13, by emailing info@cvfilms.org or by calling 963-4170. For the movie only, tickets are $5/adults, $2/youth under 18 starting at 7:30 p.m.

Benefit bowling tournament set

WILLSBORO Ñ On Saturday, March 15, there will be a two-person 9 Pin Tournament held at the Willsborough Bowling Center. Shifts will be held at noon, 3 and 6 p.m. with pre-registration recommended as space is limited. The cost of bowling will be $20 per bowler/$40 per team. All proceeds will be donated to the family of Sierra Reynolds to help offset medical costs. Sierra has faced many major medical issues since she was two years old. She has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome and Renal Failure. She is currently in need of a kidney transplant. A Silent Auction and 50/50 raffles will be held throughout the day.

For more information please contact Krissy Leerkes at 5720315 or to sign up, please contact the Willsborough Bowling Center at 963-8983. To learn more about becoming a Kidney donor for Sierra, please contact Fletcher Allen Health Care at 1-877-467-5102.

Concert planned in Westport

WESTPORT Ñ A concert of well known Broadway songs will take place Sunday, March 16, 4 p.m. at the library in Westport with Alisa Endsley, songstress, and Russell Ames, pianist.

Alisa has portrayed numerous leading ladies of the musical stage including Norma Desmond in Ò Sunset Boulevard,Ò on LondonÕ s West End. She teaches students with her Ò sing for the theatre,Ó classes.

Ames has directed more than eighty community theatre productions as well as being accompanist for 32 years of the University Glee Club in New York City.

Bands to celebrate St. Pat’s at LPCA

LAKE PLACID Ñ The Lake Placid Center for the Arts (LPCA) celebrates Saint PatrickÕ s Day, March 17, with the acclaimed Celtic group The Makem and Spain Brothers. Tickets are $18 or $16 for LPCA Members.Tickets are available by calling the LPCA Box Office at 523-2512 or online at lakeplacidarts.org.

Beef tour set in Ticonderoga

TICONDEROGA Ñ On Wednesday March 19, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., there will be a tour of Adirondack Meat Company at 30 Commerce Dr. in Ticonderoga. Peter Ward, owner, will discuss the operation and his criteria for purchasing animals and rates for custom harvest. Ashley Bridge from the Adirondack Grazers will be there to discuss their beef marketing program into New York City. Mike Baker the New York Beef Specialist from Cornell University will be there to discuss: Artificial Insemination (including synchronization and heat signs) advantages and disadvantages, bull fertility checks, and feeding minerals.Peter Hagar from Cornell Cooperative Extension will present various handling facilities both homemade and high tech.

This program is free, but we would like to know if you are attending so we will have enough pizza for all. Please preregister with Anita Deming 962-4710 ext 409 or 0 ald6@cornell. edu.

Roast pork at Federated Church

WESTPORT Ñ There will be a roast pork dinner Thursday, March 20 at the Westport Federated Church, 6486 Main St. Serving starts 4:30 p.m. with take-outs available. Cost is $9 Adults, $4 Children 12 and under. Please share non-perishable food items with our local food pantry and fill their food basket.

Musicians to perform

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ On Saturday, March 22, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 23, at 3 p.m., at the Hand House in Elizabethtown, Piano by Nature will present an unquestionably unique chamber concert entitled Ò Metamusic,Ó which will highlight three local performers in Plattsburgh saxophonist Dan Gordon, Rouses Point violinist Marilyn Reynolds, and Westport pianist Rose Chancler. This lively program includes the unusual instrumentation of piano, violin, and saxophone in trio works. There will also be a guest appearance by Willsboro Central School conductor Jenn Moore in the final work on the program. Reserve tickets today by calling 962-2949 and visit www.pianobynature. org for more concert information. Tickets are $15 for adults, and $5 for children 15-and-under.

ELCS committee meeting planned

WESTPORT Ñ The Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School will hold a Shared Decision Committee meeting Monday, March 24, at 4:15 p.m. in the Conference Room.

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2013-14 All Valley girls varsity basketball team Captain

Coach

Lily Whalen

Don Ratliff

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Ratliff guided the Lady Lions back to the Section VII/Class D championship game for the second year before losing to Moriah at the Fieldhouse. Under his tenure, the Lions have continued to improve their standing within the league and look to continue their strong play next season.

Whalen, the senior leader of the Lady Lions, took the Northern Basketball LeagueÕ s Division II by storm, scoring 404 points (19.24 per) to lead all Valley scorers. Whalen also had almost double the amount of free throws made (90) than anyone else in the Valley, as well as connecting on a region-high 144 field goals and 26 from three-point range, tying her for second.

Starters

Jasmin Barnes

Naomi Peduzzi

Meghan Strong

Hanna Whitney

The junior guard was the second-leading scorer in the Valley (292 points - 13.91 per game), hitting 18 from long range and 118 field goals overall.

The junior center was a dominating force inside for the Beavers, averaging 11.5 points per game and helping Keene get to the Class D semifinals.

The junior point guard is the 2012-13 All Valley Captain and continued to lead the Lady Patriots from the point, averaging 12.47 per game and connecting on a ValleyLeading 34 three-pointers.

The freshman guard was a key to the Beavers play this season, averaging 13.89 per game (250) while connecting on 26 three-point field goals.

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Reserves

Tucker Geiger

Madison McCabe

Andrea O’Hara

Geiger, a senior center, was part of the dual inside threat Keene had over the past two seasons, averaging 10.44 points per game.

McCabe, a freshman, took over the sixthman duties for the Lady Patriots this year, averaging 8.7 points per game and connecting on 22 three-pointers.

Junior OÕ Hara led the Lady Warriors with a 12.86 points average while connecting on 72 attempts from the field.

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Brendee Russell Westport

The senior guard was the fifth-leading scorer in the Valley, averaging 12.37 per game and hitting 43 free throws.

Valley Leaders Scoring

Lily Whalen, ELCS Jasmin Barnes, ELCS Hanna Whitney, Keene Meghan Strong, AVCS Brendee Russell, West Naomi Peduzzi, Keene Taylor Saltus, AVCS

404 292 250 237 235 207 206

Three-pointers

Meghan Strong, AVCS Logan Snow, AVCS Lily Whalen, ELCS Hanna Whitney,Keene Madison McCabe, AVCS

Taylor Saltus

Ellie Schwoebel

Logan Snow

The senior guard was second on the Lady Patriots in scoring (10.84 per game) and field goals with 87 made.

The junior forward was one of the most dangerous mid-range shooters in the Valley, averaging 9.1 per game.

The senior had big games against rival Beekmantown this season and averaged 9.9 per game, hitting 26 three-pointers.

AuSable Valley

Westport

AuSable Valley

34 26 26 24 22

Free throws

Lily Whalen, ELCS Brendee Russell, West Taylor Bigelow, Wills Jasmin Barnes, ELCS Andrea O’Hara, Wills

90 43 37 37 29

19.24 13.91 13.89 12.47 12.37 11.50 10.84

March 15, 2014

Woolf

Continued from page 1 Prior to that, Woolf was registered in New York County.

Woolf owns 151 acres on County Route 9 in Elizabethtown assessed at $465,000. Those holdings were legally deeded to he and Sara Woolf by Harry and Patricia Woolf on Jan. 3, 1995.

It is unclear if Woolf resides at the residence, which is not visible from the road, how often he visits or how active he is in the community.

Woolf met with leaders in Canton earlier today and is scheduled to meet with Lake George officials tonight at the Fort William Henry Hotel at 7 p.m.

Warren County Democratic Committee Chair Lynne Boecher said at WoolfÕ s request, the meeting will be private because he wants to solidify everything before talking to the press. Ò I have advised him to talk openly with the media,Ó said Boecher. Ò This very much indicates heÕ s a neophyte in this process.Ó Woolf’s official campaign website shows the now-familiar stock photo of the grinning candidate clad in a blue Carhart jacket. Ò The North Country is a great place to live, work, raise a family and retire,Ó it states. Ò But we need to make sure it stays that way for future generations.Ó No contact information is available on the

www.valleynewsadk.com page.

An Ò Aaron Woolf for CongressÓ Facebook page was set up on Feb. 12. Ò IÕ m running to represent New YorkÕ s 21st Congressional District. Protecting the middle class, growing our economy, and investing in our children,Ó it states.

It currently has 204 likes.

A personal Twitter page for Woolf describes him as a “documentary filmmaker and smallbusiness ownerÓ and shows 54 followers, but it was locked, which means the information is only visible to people who the account holder authorizes to view that information.

A campaign Twitter account had 40 followers and two tweets, both cheerful plugs to the campaign’s official website and Facebook account that were posted on Feb. 28.

GOP chairs held their conclave on Feb. 6 and selected Elise Stefanik, a political insider with strong national political ties, as their candidate.

Joe Gilbert and Doheny have also thrown their hats into the race for the primary scheduled for June 24. Ò I imagine Mr. Woolf is dodging the public eye to avoid discussing how Obamacare and liberals in Washington are hurting North Country families and businesses,Ó Doheny told the Valley News. Ò However, IÕ m very eager to engage Mr. Woolf in a spirited debate about how best to bring jobs and opportunity to the North Country.Ó Thom Randall contributed to this report

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Christopher to renovate dealership TICONDEROGA Ñ I n approximately three months, Ticonderoga Chevrolet customers will soon discover how a more welcoming atmosphere will enhance the experience of buying a new car or servicing a vehicle at Christopher Chevrolet Buick, part of the DELLA Auto Group.

Christopher Chevrolet Buick has broken ground on the renovations to their facility at 1111 Upper Wicker St, Ticonderoga. ÒW eÕ ve looked at the customer experience from all viewpoints, and the facility updates we are making will cater to our customersÕ needs to provide the best dealership experience,Ó said Michael Della Bella for Christopher Chevrolet Buick.

The differences to the renovated Christopher Chevrolet Buick dealership will be immediately apparent, including an inviting exterior fa• ade with updated signage; a bright showroom featuring a customer greeting station, and a comfortable customer lounge. ÒO ur customers are very important to us and we want our guest to feel at home while at our dealership,Ó said Joe Orta for Christopher Chevrolet.

The DELLA Auto Group is an automotive retail dealership group. Established in 1983, The DELLA Auto Group markets products and services through six retail facilities. The DELLA Auto Group directly employs over 200 people in

Upstate New York. The DELLA Auto Group is committed to being a good partner to the communities in which it operates. For more information about Christopher Chevrolet please visit www.christopherchevy.com Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the worldÕ s largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited performance, expressive design, and high quality. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.security, and convenience technologies including OnStar Hands-Free Calling, Automatic Crash Response, and Stolen Vehicle Slowdown. More information regarding Chevrolet models, fuel solutions, and OnStar availability can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

Dinner at parish hall ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The annual St. PatrickÕ s Day corned beef and ham dinner will be held from 2 until 6 p.m. March 17 at St. ElizabethÕ s Parish Hall in Elizabethtown. Cost is $11 for adults and $5 for children under 12.

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18 - Valley News • CV LEGALS 26 POV LLC, Arts of Org filed with SSNY on 01/06/14. Office Location: Essex County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, PO Box 1260, Alpine, NJ 07620. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act.

VN-2/15-3/22/20146TC-38176 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Adirondack Timbre LLC. Articles of Organization filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 2/7/2014. Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 7847 US RT 9, Elizabethtown, NY 12932. Purpose: Any lawful purpose, including publishing and distributing books and music.

VN-3/8-4/12/2014-6TC39956 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: BLUE LINE DESIGN & APPAREL LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/09/14. Office location: Essex County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, P.O. Box 112, Port Henry, New York 12974. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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(SSNY) on 01/09/14. Office location: Essex County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, P.O. Box 112, Port Henry, New York 12974. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

VN-2/8-3/15/2014-6TC37869 BOREAS BAY CAMP, LLC, Arts of Org filed with SSNY on 02/19/14.

Off. Loc.: Essex County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 16 Calkinstown Rd., Sharon, CT 06069. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act.

VN-3/1-4/5/2014-6TC39447 NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION OF BRAIDWOODS LAKE PLACID, LLC. Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/17/14. Office location: Essex County.

LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 4/12/13. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: Kara N. Sweeney, Esq., c/o PretiFlaherty, 57 North Main St., PO Box 1318, Concord, NH 03302-1318.

Address of the principal office: c/o Braidwoods, LLC, 484 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Certificate of Formation filed with the DE Secy. of State, Division of Corporations, John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activities.

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Springs, NY 12866.

Certificate of Formation filed with the DE Secy. of State, Division of Corporations, John G. Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful activities.

VN-2/8-3/15/2014-6TC37867 HANOVER/PORTLAND, LLC, Application for Authority filed with SSNY on 01/22/14. Cert. of Formation filed in Delaware on 06/25/04.

Office Location: Essex County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 19 Benedict Pl., Greenwich, CT 06830 . The address of the office required to be maintained in the jurisdiction of its formation is: 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801.

The name and address of the Secretary of State in its jurisdiction of organization where a copy of its Certificate of Formation is filed is Secretary of State of Delaware, 401 Federal St., Ste.4, Dover, DE 19901.

Purpose: to engage in any lawful act.

VN-2/15-3/22/20146TC-38177 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF HP & HG PARTNERS, LLC. Articles of organization filed with the Secretary of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 2/26/14. Office location: Essex County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon which process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, P.O. Box 208, 2699 Main Street, Lake Placid, NY 12946.

Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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tion: Essex County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon which process against it may be served.

SSNYwww.valleynewsadk.com shall mail process to the LLC, P.O. Box 208, 2699 Main Street, THE ANNUAL MEETING of the Moriah Union Lake Placid, NY 12946.

Association Purpose: Any lawful ac- Cemetery will be held on Thurstivity. day, March 27, 2014 at VN-3/8-4/12/2014-6TCthe Mount Moriah Pres40249 byterian Church,19 NOTICE OF QUALIFICA- Church St, Port Henry, TION OF LAKE PLACID NY at 6 pm, at which FDS 708956, LLC. App. time the election of Difor Auth. filed with Secy. rectors and all Associaof State of NY (SSNY) tion business will take 2/7/14. Office location: place.

Essex County.

LLC TT,VN-3/15-3/22/2014formed in North Carolina 2TC-41163 (NC) on 1/22/14. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom pro- TOWN OF WESTPORTPLANNING BOARD cess against it may be served. SSNY shall mail NOTICE OF PUBLIC process to: c/o Capitol HEARING Please be advised the Services, Inc., 1218 Central Ave., Ste. 100, Town of Westport PlanAlbany, NY 12205. NC ning Board will hold a address of LLC: 3735-B Public Hearing, WednesBeam Road, Charlotte, day, March 26, 2014, NC 28217. Arts. of Org. 7:00 P. M. at the Town filed with NC Secy. of Hall, 22 Champlain AvState, PO Box 29622, enue, Westport, New Raleigh, NC 27626. Pur- York for the purpose of pose: any lawful act or considering the following project: activity.

Anna S. Sherman Tax VN-2/22-3/29/2014Map Nos. 57.4-26TC-39014 11.001, 57.4-2-16.000, 57.4-2NOTICE OF FORMATION OF P & H PARTNERS, 18.000, 57.4-2-20.100, 57.4-2-20.200, 57.4-2LLC. 21.000 and Articles of organization 66.2-2-2.000 Two-Lot filed with the Secretary Minor Subdivision. of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 2/26/14. Office loca- Michael J. & Lorraine tion: Essex County. Grant Tax Map No. SSNY has been desig- 87.2-1-4.000 Class B Project. Locate a nated as agent of the single-family dwelling in LLC upon which process AL District against it may be served.

(Section 31.020).

SSNY shall mail process Paul Mudie & Kathleen to the LLC, P.O. Box 208, 2699 Main Street, Kelley Tax Map No. 57.3-1-27.120 Two-Lot Lake Placid, NY 12946.

Purpose: Any lawful ac- Minor Subdivision.

William Johnston tivity.

Chairman VN-3/8-4/12/2014-6TCTown of Westport 40250 Planning Board Dated: February 27, 2014 VN-3/15/2014-1TC40248

Paul Mudie & Kathleen Kelley Tax Map No. 57.3-1-27.120 Two-Lot Minor Subdivision.

William Johnston Chairman Town of Westport Planning Board Dated: February 27, 2014 VN-3/15/2014-1TC40248

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF UPYOURTELESALES LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/28/14. Office location: Essex County. Princ. office of LLC: P.O. Box 42, Paul Smiths, NY 12970.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Dorian Lynn Hidy at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Provide sales and marketing services.

VN-3/15-4/19/20146TC-40934 WHITEFACE WOODCUTTERS LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 2/3/14. Office location: Essex County.

SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Christopher Kostoss, 5926 NYS Rte. 86, Wilmington, NY 12997.

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