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EC roof survey questioned By Pete DeMola pete@denpubs.com
ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ Essex County has sprung a leak and some of the roofing in the sprawling Government Center in Elizabethtown needs to be inspected and possibly replaced. Last month, the board of supervisors approved spending $32,401 to have the Plattsburgh-based surveying firm AES come in and analyze what needs to be done. On Monday, March 31, lawmakers questioned the decision to bring in outsiders when the county already had engineers on the payroll. Ò DonÕ t we already have an engineer working for us?Ó North Elba town supervisor Roby Politi asked Department of Public Works Superintendent Anthony LaVigne.
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Public speakers head for state forensics event
Essex County Board of Supervisors Chairman Randy Douglas presents North Country Honor Flight Secretary Pauline Stone with a check for $1,000 donated by the board. Douglas said that individual supervisors had made private donations to Honor Flight as well. “It’s amazing what you do. We enjoy the freedom we have because of what you guys do; what you World War II vets have done for us,” said Douglas. The donation will fund three WW II veterans flights to Washington D.C. this summer to see the WW II Memorial and other D.C. memorials. Photo by Shawn Ryan
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Ben Nelson honored by BCANY
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GLENS FALLS Ñ Ben Nelson is a man with a Basketball Jones. Nelson, who has been associated with Camp Dudley in Westport since 1950, was named recently to the Basketball Coaches Association of New York (BCANY) Hall of Fame. Nelson was honored during ceremonies March 16 at the New York State Public High School Athletic AssociationÕ s (NYSPHSAA) boys basketball state tournament at the Glens Falls Civic Center. Locally, he joins former Westport coach Tom Beauvais, a 2011 inductee, in the Hall of Fame. CONTINUED ON PAGE 7
Budget talk at KCS
Ben Nelson, second from left, was inducted into the BCANY Hall of Fame March 16 in Glens Falls. Photo provided/Matt Storey
KEENE Ñ Like other school districts in the North Country, Keene Central School is reigning back spending and donning their green accountant eyeshades. But unlike their regional bedfellows who are in full-on panic mode, entertaining once unfathomable ideas in order to remain sustainable like renting out classroom space, hiring full-time grant writers and slashing entire academic programs, the district is in relatively good shape and doesnÕ t anticipate any reductions that will affect the quality of education for its 170 students in grades K-12. CONTINUED ON PAGE 7
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ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The Boquet River Association will hold its annual meeting at the Hand House in Elizabethtown on Monday, April 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Ann Holland will be our featured speaker to talk about the Boquet River Management Plan funded by the Department of State. There will be cookies, cheese/crackers, fruit, beverages, etc. Afterward, Alta Jo Longware will present the 2013 projects of the River Association. There will be maps and photographs of our projects. The crowning moment is the awarding of the Friend of the Boquet River, followed by elections for the Board of Directors and officers. BRASS is always looking for volunteers to help us with our clean-up days, tree planting, and community projects. Contact Anita Deming at 962-4810 ext 409 for more information.
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Teens create Social Center celebration logo By Pete DeMola
pete@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ As part of the run-up to their 75th anniversary bash this fall, the Elizabethtown Social Center (ESC) encouraged teenagers from the community to design t-shirts to commemorate the milestone. Ò We really wanted to get them involved,Ó said ESC administrator Arin Burdo. Ò We wanted their designs to engender what the center is all about.Ó Those, according to contest winner Savanah Graves, are concepts like family, love, fun, respectÉ and zumba. Ò I love coming here to do zumba,Ó Graves said, referring to the Latin-tinged aerobics workout that took off during the 1990s. Ò Just to dance.Ó GravesÕ design echoed the rolling mountains visible looking south from the centerÕ s front window with the aforementioned phrases swirling around them like waves. Ò I wanted to describe how the social center functions in the community,Ó she said. Other participants included runner-up Kayla Helsel, Derek Wescott and Lenore Sicola, who nabbed an honorable mention. Ò The board really liked your font,Ó Burdo told Sicola. Sicola said she plans on using her spoils — a gift certificate to StewartÕ s Shops Ñ to buy ice cream. GravesÕ design will be the official logo and t-shirt for the keystone event in September. Ò We have a big day planned,Ó said Burdo. Ò Music, sports clinics, historical presentations, en-
tertainment, food, square dancing, and, in my perfect world, if we can afford it, fireworks.” But before then, expect a road race on May 10. The deadline to apply is early-April, so keep your ears to the ground. The Elizabethtown Social Center was established in 1939 with an endowment by Cora Putnam Hale to provide a space for young people, specifically teenagers, to congregate. According to their website, more than 200 youth use their facilities weekly. Above, Kayla Helsel, Savanah Graves and Lenore Sicola were winners in the Elizabethtown Social Center 75th Anniversary Tshirt design contest. Graves, right, won for her design, while Helsel was the runner up. Photos by Pete DeMola
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Trio of Keene Central students to participate in state forensics meet KEENE VALLEY Ñ Three students from Keene Central School received bids to qualify for the New York State Forensics League Championship Tournament which will be held this weekend at Delaware Academy in Delhi. Senior Peter Craig has been entered in Humorous Interpretation. Craig had also qualified for Extemporaneous Speaking but had to choose which event he would compete in. He chose his monologue which has him playing multiple characters in a sampling from a Christopher Durang farce. Sophomores Brianna Joannette and Liza Amirault have been entered in Duo Interpretation. Coaches Rosamond Lincoln-Day and Kathleen Recchia were proud that these three earned bids to represent the school at this competitive event. Ò ItÕ s a great experience for our students to go to these statewide events and see what programs all over the state are producing, especially the programs in more populated regions,Ó said coach Kathleen Recchia. Ò It
helps them prepare for competitive college experiences and broadens their social sphere. Many students meet at these events and keep in touch on Facebook or other social media.Ó Ò WeÕ re very proud of our students and how hard they worked to get to the State Tournament level,Ó Lincoln-Day added. Other members of the team have been invited to travel down and observe the competition. Junior Evella Plumley-Dalai and modified Teammates Brian DeWalt and Sarah Woltner will watch, take notes and maybe find a piece that will suit them for next Forensics season at KCS. Forensics is the art of speech and debate. It is not only useful to students who wish to pursue dramatic arts but it also prepares students for public and persuasive speaking of any kind. It can help one in sales, marketing, meeting rooms and is especially useful preparation for anyone who chooses to pursue the law. Keene Central is one of the few schools in the Adirondacks that offers it as a competitive club.
Brianna Joannette, Liza Amirault and Peter Craig will be representing the Keene Central Forensics Team at Photo provided the State Competition.
Essex County at top of health rankings ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ For the fifth consecutive year the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation with national, state and local partners has released County Health Rankings. The County Health Rankings is a way to see how Essex County compares to the other 62 counties in New York state. Essex County ranks in the top one-third of New York counties. The full report is available atcountyhealthrankings.org. County Health Rankings uses two types of health data: •Health Outcomes data including quality of life indicators (such as low birth weights) and longevity indicators (such as premature deaths); and •Health Factors data including indicators describing social and economic factors,
the physical environment, clinical care and health behaviors. These are known to be drivers of quality of life and longevity. Ò We use this as one source information that guides our actions on the local level,Ó Director of Essex County Public Health Linda Beers said. Ò Looking at this type of data helps us to understand community strengths and challenges, to plan and to engage in community partnerships that support the health of our communities.Ó Beers said the ranking show the county is focused on healthy living goals. Ò It is our mission to support the health of our communities by promoting health and preventing disease,Ó she said. Ò We strive to create environ-
ments, policies, systems and programs that support health, but we cannot do this alone. We all play a role in the health of our communities. I encourage community stakeholders to think about how our goals overlap with yours and how we may work together to improve our health.Ó Like health departments across New York State, Essex County Public Health conducts regular community health assessments to monitor community health, identify priorities, and mobilize communities for action to address areas of concern. The Essex County Public Health Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan may be found on their website at co.essex. ny.us/PublicHealth.
The Keene Central sixth grade Spanish students completed an extensive unit on the famous Spanish novel Don Quixote. They then traveled to Proctor’s Theatre in Schenectady to enjoy a national touring company’s production of “Man of La Mancha,” the musical based on the novel. They are pictured here at Proctor’s Theater. Photo provided
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Helen DeChant • 873-9279 / time4hfd@yahoo.com
ooray ItÕ s April! Spring really canÕ t be that illusive! Here a some signs that Spring is coming to E-town. The Elizabethtown Thrift Shop is having their Spring collection day on Saturday, April 5, from 10 a.m. until noon at the United Church of Christ parish hall. They are looking for clean good condition Spring and Summer clothing of all sizes, linens, household items, Easter decorations and Red Hat memorabilia. The month of April will be Red Hat month, with display and sales for nice collectable Red Hat items. For more information visit their website at www.etownthrift.org or call 873-6518. Boquet River Association, BRASS, is holding their annual meeting at the Hand House, Monday, April 7, from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. Ann Ruzo Holland, coordinator of the BRASS Water Shed Plan Development Grant will be speaking at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served, then the business meeting will begin at 7 p.m., with the election of officers and Board of Directors, followed by the presentation of 2013 river projects. Ò Friends of the BoquetÓ awards will conclude the evening. Volunteers are always needed to help with tree planting, river clean-up and community events. For
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he Chesterfield Rod and Gun Club, 59 Green Street, in Keeseville, will be having their annual SportmanÕ s Show at the end of this month, Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, April 27, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The show will have forty tables with gun dealers, hunting accessories, ammo, archery, crafts, antiques and a live Birds of Prey show. Breakfast and lunch will be available and parking is free. The event will be $5 for adults and children under 12 for free. Contact Joe Huber at 518 643-2651 for more details. As I mentioned in a previous column, the North Country Honor Flight is raffling off a 2004 Harley Davidson Fatboy. The raffle will be limited to 1,000 tickets which are available for a $25 donation. Drawing will be held on July 22. Interested parties should contact the Honor Flight by calling 834-9901 for more details. Happy birthday to arguably KeesevilleÕ s most famous resident, William Henry Jackson. He would have been one 171 years old this April 4. He did pass away at the age
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his Friday evening the Whallonsburg Grange presents two titans of the world of folk music, Archie Fisher and Garnet Rogers. Tickets are $15 at the door, or $12 at Dogwood Bakery, and the doors to the hall open at 7 p.m. On Sunday, jazz trumpeter Taylor Haskins performs two shows at the Essex Inn to benefit Lakeside School. This is a brunch with a silent auction and two seatings: one at noon and the other at 1:30 p.m. Call the inn or school for more information. On farms all over the area, the endless winter is causing anxiety and concern for the upcoming season. At least one long range forecast I saw predicted a long, cold, wet spring based on the presence, or perhaps absence, of the El Nino phenomenon. At Juniper Hill, the main greenhouse now has heated water circulating
Westport school board to meet
WESTPORT Ñ The Westport Central School Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, April 10, at 5:30 p.m. in the library. Agenda items will include budget discussion and any other business that may come before the board. All meetings are open to the public.
more information, call 962-4810, ext. 409 or visit their website at www.boquetriver.org. The Elizabethtown-Lewis School Board is looking for candidates to run for two school board seats. If youÕ re interested, request a petition or for more information contact District Clerk Lauri Cutting at 873-6371, ext. 502 between the hours of 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Petitions must be submitted by April 21. Even though weÕ re still covered in snow, with all the seed catalogs flooding the mail, now is the time to be planning your garden. If you donÕ t have space at your home, then think about the Elizabethtown community gardens, or help and exchange with a neighbor, grow extra to donate to others. For more ideas and information check Ò Community and School GardensÓ at the Essex County Public Health Department website at www.co.essex.ny.us/publichealth. Congratulations to the over all winners of the 34th Annual Doc Lopez Run for Hope half marathon race from the Keene Valley lodge to Elizabethtown on Saturday, March 22. Out of 130 runners, Jennifer Donohue from Saranac Lake and Brian Wilson from Dannemora were the first to cross the finish line.
Kyle Page • kmpage1217@charter.net of 99back in June 30, 1942 in New York City and was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery. He picked up a passion for art from his water-color painting mother, Harriet Maria Allen. While serving in the Civil War including the Battle of Gettysburg, Jackson sketched many drawings of a soldierÕ s daily life which he sent to his mother who saved them. These would become the earliest of his famous works. After the Civil War he began a lucrative artistÕ s career in the Northeast of America. Fleeing the Northeast after breaking up with his fiancée his career really took off as he documented the expansion of the west both in photographs, paintings and drawings. He is most known now for his photographs of Native Americans and Yellowstone National Park but documented much of the then unknown frontier. His work is still on display in many museums across the country with the largest collection permanently on display at the ScottÕ s Bluff National Monument in Nebraska, part of the National Park Services. You can find a lot of his work at whjcollection.com.
Rob Ivy • robhivy@gmail.com under the beds in a network of plastic pipes. ItÕ s very pleasant to work in the greenhouse because itÕ s warm, sunny and smells of the earth and growing plants, while outdoors the wind roars and snow blows sideways. The Adirondack Art Association is moving from the old firehouse to a new gallery in the former home of Jack and Joanne Halpin, which is the big yellow house between the old firehouse and the ferry driveway. The association plans to put on four shows and to bring back the special showing of featured artists. This organization, which has been a main stay of the community for decades, welcomes artists of all sorts, ranging from Sunday afternoon watercolorists like me to professional painters and photographers. The summer schedule should be out soon.
Assessment reviews set
ESSEX Ñ Pursuant to Section 501 of the Real Property Tax Law, the assessors for the Town of Essex have inventory and valuation data available for review of the assessments in the township. An appointment may be made to review this information by calling 963-4287.
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he North Country SPCAÕ s recent Bowling Tournament in Willsboro was such a success, we are pleased to announce another upcoming tournament to be held by the Mineville VFW Lanes on Saturday, April 26! This tournament will be held in two shifts, beginning at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The cost to enter is $20/person for a 4-person team for 3 games of 9-pin. In addition to the fun of friendly competition,
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pril 1, April fools day sure seems to be playing the joke on us with this weather, this is not what spring is supposed to be about. There are a couple of changes on Mountain View Drive this past week. A new family has purchased and moved into the white farm house across the road from me. We welcome them and sorry it was not a great moving day due to the weather. The old tenant house on the former Ben Wever farm was destroyed with a controlled burn to assist in the firemen’s training this past weekend. That house was in very bad condition for many years and now leaves room for a new use of that land. Regardless of the bad weather this past Sunday the congregation that did get out were treated to some wonderful music, from the Praise group from the Keeseville and Harkness churches - it was such a treat and we appreciate their sharing their talents. Reminder that we are still in the Lenten season and the Ecumenical Churches have joined together each Wednesday at noon to remind us of the meaning of this season. this past Wednesday the gathering was at the Willsboro Congregational Church
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ongratulations to Westport resident Jennifer Moore, who recently received national recognition for her work as head of the music department at Willsboro Central School. Jen and her Willsboro colleague Derrick Hopkins, head of the schoolÕ s theatre department, were selected as the 2014 Section 1 recipients of the National High School Heart of the Arts Award by the National Federation of State High School Associations. ThereÕ s a cool front-page write up in last weekÕ s paper, which is where I got this information. Jen, by the way, is the proud mom of two Westport Central School superstars, Scarlett and Walter. Under the able tutelage of John Roemischer, Scarlett is already making a name for herself in the academic world for her contributions to scholarly publications. In addition to his own academic prowess, Walter is also known for his fencing skills. Thank you to everyone who turned out for last weekendÕ s two fundraisers for the Christopher Emmet Hallowell Fund and the Wadhams Free Library. Attendance at both events was higher than ever. My only complaint is that
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there will also be a Chinese Auction and 50/50 raffle. If you missed our last tournament, you wonÕ t want to miss the excitement of this event! For more information or to register, please call 873-5000. Our featured pet this week is Honey, a Staffordshire Terrier (Pit Bull) with a sorrowful past and a hopeful heart for a future with a family of her own. Honey arrived at the shelter with her brother Angel, both terribly under-socialized and afraid of everything. Shelter staff and a trainer have been working with them daily; they are really starting to come out of their shells and show us their wonderful, enthusiastic, bouncy, loving, and at times goofy personalities. Once she knows you, Honey just canÕ t give enough kisses and hugs. This sweet young lady simply adores attention. Honey and Angel are just under two years old - we think with time and patience they will both be truly wonderful additions to the right family. Please stop by and meet Honey and her brother - youÕ ll be glad you did!
Janice Allen • 963-8912 • allens@willex.com and then the last one will be next Wednesday in the Essex Community Methodist Church on the corner. Glad to welcome the Hunns back from a little winter break. Reminder that the Willsboro United Methodist Church is starting their Monthly Public Suppers on April 2, serving meatloaf and all the other good items that make it a great meal and topped off with Homemade Pie all for $9 a plate for adults and $5 for children. They will now be offering these monthly public suppers on the first Wednesday of each month until late fall. Another pride point over at our local school, Derrick Hopkins and Jennifer Moore who respectively lead the theater and music departments work together to produce some wonderful productions here at our local school. Over many applications our two teachers were picked the top winners over a large regional area. This is wonderful for our students to have this opportunity to be under their direction. Congratulations. Happy Birthday to: Ashley Whalen April 1, Carson Sayward April 2, Brain Whalen April 7.
Colin Wells • WestportNYNews@gmail.com because of them I missed out on the Westport Drama ClubÕ s production of Rumpelstiltskin, which I understand was totally awesome. IÕ ve rarely heard such enthusiastic reviews from audience members, who were especially bowled over by Matthew SchraufÕ s performance in the title role. People had a hard time telling me about it because they kept cracking up. On that note, IÕ ve got a series of four Ò Wednesdays in WadhamsÓ illustrated lectures coming up in April at the Wadhams Free Library. The lectures are based on the book IÕ m currently working on, titled The Alphabet Revolution. TheyÕ re about how the ancient Greek invention of the alphabet changed the way people think, and they expand on the two lectures I gave last year and the year before. The first lecture, “Oral Culture and Early Writing Systems,Ó is on April 9, and will explore how pre-alphabetic writing systems work. The other three lectures are Ò The Atomic Theory of LanguageÓ on April 16, Ò Reading, Writing, and ThinkingÓ on April 23, and Ò Where Do We Go From Here?Ó on April 30. All take place at the Wadhams Free Library at 7:30 p.m. and, as always, they are free and open to the public.
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Willsboro BOE questioned over teacher suspension By Seth Lang
seth@denpubs.com WILLSBORO — A first grade teacher at Willsboro Central school is again in the spotlight. After the Board of Education returned from executive session at its March 25 meeting, board President Craig Jackson raised a motion to continue, Ò a certain individualÕ s administrative leave.Ó Board members Jon Steeves and Don Hollingsworth voted yes to continue leave and Phyllis Klein and Bruce Hale voted no. The board legally could not mention details regarding the teacher, but several supporters of the teacher made statements mentioning that the individual was the first grade teacher, Natalie Foster, who was placed on leave earlier in the school year as well. Once the meeting was open to comments, things got heated. One individual called out the school board and superintendent, blaming the situation on, Ò a lack of leadership.Ó Ò Even though I may get a shoe thrown at me from the back row, IÕ d like to defend teacher Ô foxtrotÕ and commend her on her teaching methods,Ó said one supporter. Another individual from the front row commented, Ò you may get one thrown at you from the front row, too.Ó Another, who identified himself as Foster’s son, said the rumors and petty gossip were, Ò all lies,Ó claiming someone had an agenda. Earlier in the school year, several parents brought concerns to Superintendent Broadwell about behavior in the classroom, where they played him a three minute portion of a record-
ing made when one of the parents hid a recording device in their childÕ s backpack. The recording was later released on social media. On the tape, a voice reported as the teahers voice was heard speaking loudly toward students, telling them to, Ò shut up.Ó After hearing the tape, Broadwell removed the teacher from the classroom and began the investigatory part of the matter, with the board reinstating Foster to her first grade teaching duties with the inclusion of an additional, Ò veteran teacher,Ó in her classroom. Ò My question would be how they can feel she is fit to teach their five and six year-old students,Ó said Lynn Green, a parent who removed her child from the classroom in response to the boardÕ s decision. Ò They must see that she is not fit to be in that classroom because they have hired a second teacher in their as basically a babysitter.Ó That teacher Green refers to who was placed in the first grade teachers classroom spoke on her defense, claiming, Ò I couldnÕ t imagine when this latest accusation could have happened as IÕ m there every second.Ó Another concerned parent said that she is now weary of allowing her child move into first grade next year if the teacher returns because of her track record. Several parents have removed their students from Willsboro Central School, willing to pay tuitions for them to attend another school outside the district. Board officials and Broadwell all said they were not permitted to speak more on the matter because it was a personnel issue. Inquiries to Foster for comment were not returned as of press time.
Puppet shows set at libraries
ESSEX Ñ Join the faculty and puppets from Lakeside School on Saturday, April 5, for Ò The Magic Lake at the End of the World.Ó This puppet show is an adaptation of a Ecuadorian folk tale. This is a free event. Showings will take place at the Paine Memorial Library in Willsboro at 11 a.m. and the Keene Valley Library at 2 p.m. For more information visit lakesideschoolinessex.org, call 963-7385 or email admin@lakesideschoolinessex.org.
ETC trustees to meet
ESSEX Ñ Essex Theatre Company will hold its April Board of Trustees meeting on Saturday, April 5, between 10 a.m. and noon at the Willsborough Visitors Center, Main Street (next to the Willsboro Diner). All are welcome. Refreshments will be served from 9:30 a.m. on.
CATS to host trail walk between inns of Westport, Essex WESTPORT Ñ Champlain Area Trails is teaming up with the Essex Inn, Westport Hotel & Tavern and other local businesses to host the North Country’s first “Inn-to-Inn” hike Saturday, May 3. The 14-mile Ò Grand HikeÓ will be on CATS hiking trails and scenic back roads from Westport to the Essex Inn where there will be a Ò block partyÓ celebration featuring the Wadhams Waddlers band, restorative yoga and chair massage provided by Lake Champlain Yoga & Wellness, and a photo booth to commemorate the event. The hike starts at 9 a.m. at the Westport Hotel where breakfast is available at 7:30 a.m. and check-in begins at 8 a.m. Participants can park there or in Essex where a free shuttle will take them to Westport. The block party begins at 5 p.m. in the Essex Inn courtyard. People can hike the whole route, join at designated Ò oases,Ó or stop at the oases and ride the shuttle, provided by Pok-O-MacCready Camps, back to their cars. The oases will be staffed with volunteers to provide refreshments, water, and maps. Planning for the hike began three months ago when Rick Dalton, owner of Essex Inn, and Chris Maron, executive director of CATS, talked about following up on last fallÕ s successful hamletto-hamlet hike from Wadhams to Essex. They hit on the idea of having a hike to showcase local lodging and eating establishments, bring attention to the area and promote economic vitality. Jim and Jane Vance, owners of the Westport Hotel, liked the idea and things took off from there. Ò Inn-to-inn hiking is big in Europe and even across the lake in Vermont, so why not here,Ó said Dalton. Ò We have some of the most beautiful countryside in the world and gorgeous places for hikers to stay.Ó Ò The hamlet to hamlet hike was fabulous,Ó Maron said. Ò With minimal publicity, it drew over 60 people to hike on a beautiful fall day through forests, fields, and along roads from Wadhams to Essex. The Grand Inn-to-Inn Hike will build on that and help attract people to visit this area throughout the year to hike or ski on trails connecting our communities.Ó Everyone is welcome for the hike and block party, which non-hikers can attend. There is a registration fee of $5/person or $10/family for the hike. The block party is free. To preregister go to the CATS website ChamplainAreaTrails.com or call 962-2287.
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T.R. and the hyphenated American
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uring the final three years of his life, former U.S. President Theodore Ò TeddyÓ Roosevelt (R) gave considerable thought to the waves of European immigrants which were sweeping the nation; they had started in the mid19th century and continued through the opening decades of the 1900s. In most respects, these newcomers were T.R.Õ s idea of model immigrants of the era; that is, they quickly learned English and assimilated themselves unabashedly into the now sadly passé “melting pot.Ó They were eager to jump into the mainstream of American life and leave their impoverished past behind. These mostly Roman Catholic Europeans-turnedAmericans were not highly schooled, but they were far from being the Ò low informationÓ voters we hear so much about today. In an era before television and Internet, they gobbled up the news by reading newspapers and listening to the radio. They knew their stuff; they could tell you exactly where Montana was located on a USA map (never having visited the place), yet they endured the occasional insult from ignorant Protestant employers as well as passers by. No matter, they were a tough breed of late pioneers; they were happy to escape old Europe. Roosevelt penned his thoughts about U.S. immigrantsÑ and what it means to be an AmericanÑ in two famous texts, dated 1915 and 1919. His statements are often quoted (and misquoted) by folks on both side of todayÕ s immigration amnesty debate. This newspaper first published Roosevelt’s words over a decade ago. In the intervening years, reader Shirley Whittman of Shoreham, Vt. kept the yellowed newspaper clipping of T.R.Õ s words and found some solace in reading it. Last week, Mrs. Whittman called Denton Publications and wondered if it was time, again, to reprint the former PresidentÕ s words. Of course weÕ re always happy to respond to reader requests, so we have gone back and researched both RooseveltÕ s 1915 letter to the Knights of Columbus of New York City and his 1919 letter to the American Defense Society. Both texts exhibit RooseveltÕ s feeling on an emotional yet equally political and philosophical subject. When you read T.R.Õ s words today, you realize that his argument about what it means to be a real American is on-going, evolving. In a modern world where many intellectuals would like to think nationalism is a thing of the past, stirrings of flag and country are actually being reinvigorated around the globe (witness China and Russia of late). What follows are the words of Theodore Roos-
evelt assembled with the help of Reaganite Republican.com: 1915Ñ Ó There is no room in this country for hyphenated Americanism. When I refer to hyphenated Americans, I do not refer to naturalized Americans. Some of the very best Americans I have ever known were naturalized Americans, Americans born abroad. But a hyphenated American is not an American at all. Ò This is just as true of the man who puts Ô nativeÕ before the hyphen as of the man who puts German or Irish or English or French before the hyphen. Ò Americanism is a matter of the spirit and of the soul. Our allegiance must be purely to the United States. We must unsparingly condemn any man who holds any other allegiance. Ò But if he is heartily and singly loyal to this Republic, then no matter where he was born, he is just as good an American as any one else. Ò The one absolutely certain way of bringing this nation to ruin, of preventing all possibility of its continuing to be a nation at all, would be to permit it to become a tangle of squabbling nationalitiesÑ an intricate knot of German-Americans, IrishAmericans, English-Americans, French-Americans, Scandinavian-Americans, or Italian-AmericansÑ each preserving its separate nationality, each at heart feeling more sympathy with Europeans of that nationality than with the other citizens of the American Republic. Ò The men who do not become Americans and nothing else are hyphenated Americans; and there ought to be no room for them in this country. The man who calls himself an American citizen and who yet shows by his actions that he is primarily the citizen of a foreign land, plays a thoroughly mischievous part in the life of our body politic. He has no place here; and the sooner he returns to the land to which he feels his real heart-allegiance, the better it will be for every good American.Ó 1919Ñ Ò ...We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people.Ó Roosevelt penned his final words on immigration on Jan. 3, 1919, three days before he died. Nearly a century later, many Americans and would-be Americans are divided, even brazenly resistant, to the idea of RooseveltÕ s concept of Americanism. Wither our America and T.R.Õ s ideal of Americans without a hyphen? Will we be able to stop the slide toward ethnic and political Balkanization, too? UncertainÑ for the future is a veil through which no one, not even a president, can peer. Ñ Denton Publications Editorial Board
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Õ ve never considspective on what transered myself an opinpired and the substance ionated person. The of what was discussed. unfortunate part of draftEach party had an agening an Ò opinion pieceÓ da going into the convereach week is that you sation and each side was become opinionated or at determined to pursue the very least are labeled their concerns, even if the as such. real events may not have In the world in which lent themselves to that Dan Alexander we live today, opinions perspective. Thoughts from are no longer left at the It seems to me that we Behind the Pressline water cooler, corner bar have mastered the ability or on the front porch. The to shape the truth to fit advent of the internet, social media our purpose so well that once acceptand other forums has perpetuated a ed, it then becomes the truth. growing outlet for an opinionated pubTherein lies the biggest risk to the lic. Sadly, it would appear that giving freedom we enjoy. We all want the voice to the masses has generated great truth, because in truth is fairness and anger. reality. But when the truth is shaped One would have hoped that pro- for public consumption and is built viding an outlet to get things off your around half truths and personal opinchest would provide a relief valve but ion that is where things go askew. in so many cases I fear it only provides Once people start accepting and arfurther fuel to energize the debate. guing for the shaped version of the In this enlightened age we all should truth from an agenda driven perspechave an opinion and the right to voice tive, we find ourselves as lost as the that opinion, there is no argument Malaysian airliner with little hope of there. But then what? How as a free- getting back on the correct course. dom loving people can we resolve It is difficult for people who seek these disagreements that are growing the truth to not be deceived when it in our society? Disagreements that is provided by a perceived trusted range from the simple to the extremely source. But who can be trusted? That is complex and from the most bizarre to where each of needs to be less acceptthe most deadly; a place where bodily ing and rely on the core values weÕ ve harm is committed in the name of bebeen given, on one faith, and ones baing right. sic common sense. Like the old saying Our legal system is full of opinions goes, Ò Deceive me once shame on you. that infringe on the rights of others. Deceive me twice, shame on me.Ó They go from legal battle to appeal Our search for the truth is what will after appeal. When the legal system keep our union strong. Openness, refails to satisfy, people either disobey spect for our fellow citizen, fairness the law or take matters into their own and equality to all and acceptance of hands. Neither remedy seems to prodiffering views with a willingness to vide adequate satisfaction and only compromise must become the basis for adds fuel to the growing debate. what we are willing to acknowledge as In a world where so much has truthful. changed, when it comes to getting We must also accept the fact that the oneÕ s way the powerful, the rich, and truth can be painful, but those who the well connected still seem to have choose to shape the truth to avoid the the upper hand. Today it seems shappain are doing a disservice to theming the truth trumps telling the truth. selves and the people they hope are Just this last week the President met gullible enough to accept their version with the Pope and had a phone conof the truth. versation with Russian leader, VladiDan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton mir Putin. After the engagements, Publications. He may be reached at dan@denpubs. each side had a slightly different per- com.
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Editorial misleading To the Valley News: Last weekÕ s editorial on the Affordable Care Act (ACA, also known as Obamacare) made an effort to present some facts and discuss both strengths and weaknesses of the ACA. However, there is at least one misleading statement in it that needs correcting. The editorial suggests that the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) expects the number of people with jobs to decrease as a result of the ACA. What the CBO actually concluded was that employment will continue to increase, although not by as much as it would have without the ACA. They expect the difference to be Ò almost entirely because workers will choose to supply less labor.Ó (http:// www.cbo.gov/sites/default/files/cbofiles/ attachments/45010-breakout-AppendixC.pdf) In other words, people will leave jobs (mostly low-paying ones, according to the CBO) they didnÕ t really want, because their new health insurance options will give them that freedom. More choice; more freedom; jobs opening up for people who do want them. Sounds like a win for everyone. Dan AlexanderÕ s earlier column on the ACA contained an even more serious misrepresentation of the CBOÕ s research results. He claimed that the CBO calculated that the ACA would add more than $1 trillion to the federal deficit, but that is not true. The CBO actually concluded that “the ACA will reduce deficits over the next 10 years and in the subsequent decade.Ó (http://www.cbo.gov/publication/44176) Yes, the truth is that Obamacare will reduce
the federal deficit. Again, that seems like something we should all be happy about. Sue Booth-Binczik Silver Bay
Ryan praised To the Valley News: Just writing you about my experiences with one of your staff writers. Since he became involved in covering the North Country Honor Flight your writer Shawn Ryan has done a truly remarkable job. I have an incredibly full schedule and logistic issues that rival D-Day, so I do not go out of my way to write nice letters complimenting others for doing their job. What Shawn has done for us has prompted me to make this exeption. I find Shawn to be one of the most sensitive and caring journalists I have ever encountered. His desire to report not only the facts of every detail of the Honor Flight story, but also the emotion behind every person involved, is phenomenal. When it comes to telling the stories of our heroes Shawn has shown to be a good listener and able to feel the compassion and respect it takes for these remarkable men and women to open up. In interviewing United States Marine Corps WW-II veteran Merwin Cowles about his combat in the bloody battle of Okinawa, Merwin broke down trying to describe the horror of what he faced. Out of troops and facing their last stand of the war in 1945, the Japanese reverted to using local children 8 or 9 or 10 years old as prisoners, attached bayonettes to bamboo sticks and sent them out of the caves at Nahau to go stab and kill the wounded Marines on the beachheads. Merwin was a
High Cholesterol in Children crew chief on a team of three Amtraks, each equipped with the firepower of two 30-caliber machine guns on the front and one 50-cal on the back. Seeing their fellow Marines being murdered by children MerwinÕ s Lieutenant in command ordered him to open up. I am the first person in 68 years he ever told that story to, until he met Shawn. He still has nightmares about the slugs of the big 50-cal guns literally cutting these children in half. For him to have shared these agonizing memories with your writer implies a great feeling of trust he had with Shawn. And for the public to finally realize these warriors have carried these horrible memories with them for 70 years is part of our duty as a nation to finally recognize how much we owe them I know that your editorial policy in allowing your publications to run so many consecutive stories about the Honor Flight is also without precedent. I can only thank you and assure you that the public wants to know every detail of the Honor Flight, every heroÕ s story, every parade, Flag ceremony, and mostly about every flight. The Honor Flight may well be the finest organization in America in regard to what we do and how well we do it, and I am only slightly biased in that regard. Please keep these stories coming, please continue to give Shawn the immense credit he deserves for understanding the importance of what he is reporting, and please take a minute to let him know how indebted we are to him, to you, to John Gereau and to all of your readers for caring enough about the Honor Flight to give this such a high priority in your publications. Danny Kaifetz, Director North Country Honor Flight
Ben Sudduth of the Westport Emergency Squad taught the Westport/Elizabethtown Cub Scouts Pack 63 basic First-Aid at the Westport Fire House on March 20. Photo provided
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Continued from page 1 Ò WeÕ ve lost a considerable amount of state aid, but the difference for Keene is that we have historically never received a lot because we are considered a wealthy district,Ó said superintendent Cynthia Ford Johnston. Since the launch of the Gap Elimination Adjustment (GEA), the controversial device designed by former Gov. David Paterson to help the state eliminate a $10 billion deficit, cash-strapped school districts across the North Country
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have marched in lockstep in opposition to what they say is an unfair practice that withholds muchneeded state aid. Johnston said 10 percent of the districtÕ s budget is typically derived from state aid (as opposed to as high as roughly half for other districts), which means their losses since the GEA was implemented in 2010 are significantly smaller than other districts. That number is $374,000 and this yearÕ s shortfall is projected to be $39,900. Ò WeÕ re able to meet all of our contractual obligations by just levying what weÕ re allowed to
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Continued from page 1 Ò Our staff does very little design,Ó said LaVigne. Ò TheyÕ re in more of an administrative position.Ó County Manager Daniel Palmer later said the county employs several assistant civil engineers. However, these staffers donÕ t have the PE certification required to do the stamp drawings required for the project assessment. LaVigne told lawmakers last month that the roofing in the complex dates from a patchwork of time periods, including sections built in 1809, 1931 and 1950. Not all of the structures will need work and it remains unclear what exactly needs to be done. AES, who will contract with the county on a per-hour basis, will go in and answer that question. Drawings will be developed, specs designed and safety requirements for scaffolding will be hammered out. Based on what AES determines, the project will then go out to bid. Schroon Lake supervisor Michael Marnell voted against MondayÕ s resolution to amend the existing contract with AES because he said itÕ s
Nelson
Continued from page 1 Nelson started his basketball career as a player, winning a pair of sectional titles at Bainbridge High School before going on to play in college for Colgate and Louisiana College.
levy,Ó said Johnston, referring to the state tax levy cap. Keene plans to levy the amount allowable under the cap, said Johnston. A levy increase of 1.98 percent represents an increase of $91,521. But the district still faces shortfalls. Ò ItÕ s all the extra things, like textbooks, that weÕ re questioning what we can and canÕ t afford,Ó Johnston said. Ò WeÕ re just closer to the bone and not dead Ñ itÕ s a very bare bones budget and there are no longer any funds for unanticipated costs or unforeseen circumstances.Ó
The districtÕ s preliminary spending plan includes a total budget of $5,699,791, a 2.43 percent spending increase equaling $135,444 over last year. The district hopes to have a budget approved by Tuesday, April 8, said Johnston. On Saturday, March 29, lawmakers in Albany delivered the annual budget. Governor Cuomo said in a press release that the budget includes a $1.1 billion increase in education aid Ñ or 5.3 percent Ñ for the 2014-15 school year, with Ò high-needs school districtsÓ receiving nearly 70 percent of the 2014-15 allocated increase.
impossible to determine the extent of the structural damage underneath the roofing — if any — without ripping everything up and inspecting it firsthand. Ò ItÕ s almost impossible to look at a roof without moving it and then repairing any damage from leaking,Ó he said. Ò Sometimes they look perfect underneath and the plywood is decayed. Unless you have x-ray vision, you canÕ t just tell.Ó Also requested at the Ways and Means committee meeting was a resolution by county attorney Daniel Manning to temporarily employ a former Horace Nye staffer to facilitate the process of transferring an entire roomful of files and records from the now-private facility back to the county. Ò ItÕ s extremely important to recoup all of the money, especially the funds from delayed Medicaid payments,Ó said Manning. Ò We want to make sure it doesn’t get lost in the shuffle and I’m really counting on her.Ó Horace Nye officially became the Essex Center for Rehab and Healthcare on March 20 after a jittery transition process that saw a number of delays.
After college, Nelson played one season overseas as a player and coach for the German Hannover Division II CVYM Team. After coaching in Germany, Nelson coached boys and girls basketball teams at Oxford Academy, winning sectional titles with both teams. He was also an assistant coach at Plattsburgh State University and
Colgate University. Locally, Nelson is a past Board Member at Camp Dudley and former head of Plant and Property at the Westport campus. He still serves as a volunteer for the camp. Currently, Nelson is the Executive Director of Section IV and serves as the Assistant Executive Director of the BCANY.
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n 1960, about 10 percent of adult Americans were obese, overweight by 35 pounds or more. In 2012, the number has more than tripled at roughly 38 percent. Now, recent studies have revealed that American children are suffering from obesity and elevated cholesterol levels with ominous implications in the future. In America elevated cholesterol in children has increased to all time high levels. So alarming are the findings that the Association KidsByCount of American Pediatrics has Scot Hurlburt suggested that cholesterol screening should be convened at the age of three. The research was conducted on more than 12,000 children ranging in age from 9 to 11 years old. More than 30 percent of the children had elevated cholesterol levels and these levels may well increase as these Ò at riskÓ children age into adulthood. Researchers found that 1 to 2 percent of high cholesterol in children was inherited and due to problems with cholesterol regulation. According to Steven Nissen, chairmen of the cardiovascular department in Cleveland Ohio, Ò there is no question that obesity and high cholesterol levels among children and adolescents is increasing at an alarming rate.Ó The study also found that not only did children have elevated Ò bad cholesterolÓ children also had lower levels of so called Ò good cholesterol.Ó Participants in the study came from various ethnic, economic and cultural backgrounds and the research took place over a seven year period. It goes without saying that obesity increases the risk of having elevated cholesterol levels at any age. More boys than girls in the study had elevated cholesterol levels. Typically, heart disease emerges in adulthood; however, the risk factors such as elevated cholesterol levels and obesity develop in childhood and adolescence. The concern among health researchers is escalating because as a nation, we are in the second decade where too many children and adolescents are experiencing being overweight or obese. The implications for these millions of Americans are very unsettling as they begin to age. Another indicator related to obesity is the sharp increase in type two diabetes among young Americans. Beyond the human cost and suffering that many of these Americans will encounter, the costs of these encounters may bring a frightful cost to the American health care system. Public Health Officials, Doctors, Researchers and Nutritionists agree that childrenÕ s health statistics continue to be discouraging in spite of a variety of educational and awareness campaigns including a recent initiative by first Lady Michelle Obama. While significant efforts have been aimed at children, some health officials feel that more needs to be done to educate parents on this important issue. As in all things American, we want it yesterday if not sooner. Highly processed and sugar laden foods have had a very damaging effect on childrenÕ s health. Public Health officials want to reinforce an old message about Ò whole foods.Ó These are foods that are not processed such as fresh fruits, vegetables, whole wheat rice and pastas. It is a return to the eating habits of Americans for many years before highly processed foods that are typically eaten right out of the package or prepared in the microwave oven. Eating healthy certainly presents difficulties, very often the healthiest foods are expensive and sometimes have a limited shelf life as they are lacking preservatives and are fresh foods. The best time to habituate someone to a behavior is when they are young. Rather than drenching pancakes in heavy fake syrup, top them with just a little real maple syrup and add a few fresh berries. Buy un-sugared cereals and instead add fresh fruit to cereals. Healthy snacks could include mixed nuts for crunch mixed with dried, un-sugared fruits. Try slicing apples into slices and apply peanut butter rather than the crunch of potato chips. Starting your children off on this footing will be much easier than walking away from junk food behaviors that are deeply ingrained. Still, it is not impossible and when the future health of your child is in the balance, it is well worth your best effort. For a long time we have known that over processed food is not good for anyone, we also know that adequate exercise promotes health. Now with children spending ever increasing hours before television, games systems and cell phones, parents must regulate these activities to create a Ò healthy balance. Hopefully, these recent findings will serve as a final wake up call to action. The antismoking campaign in America has been very successful and the lessons learned there can be applied to this pressing issue. The future of many American children and our national health and vitality may depend on a more vigorous application of resources in reducing school age obesity and its attendant diseases. Remember, all kids count. Reach the writer at hurlburt@wildblue.net
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Meet Steven Burke, the other Dem hopeful in the race for NY-21 By Pete DeMola
pete@denpubs.com MACOMB Ñ While Aaron Woolf has sucked up all of the oxygen from the left in the race to replace outgoing Congressman Bill Owens (D-Plattsburgh), the federal representative who announced earlier this year that he is retiring after a two-term stint, another Democrat is vying for his partyÕ s nomination: Steven Burke. Ò I saw a vacancy when they picked a novice,Ó Burke said in between mouthfuls of Raisin Bran when reached by phone at his home in this small town in St. Lawrence County. Ò With the problems occurring in the district and the crossroads weÕ re at, theyÕ ll eat him up alive in Washington and he wonÕ t know how to bring the necessary help to the North Country that we need.Ó Burke is referring to Woolf, the filmmaker/grocery store owner who was endorsed by 11 of the 12 Democratic county committees on Feb. 12 Ñ Essex County issued a belated endorsement on March 27 Ñ but didnÕ t speak to the press or make any public appearances until a month later.
Experience
Burke said he has Ò negotiative experienceÓ and is familiar with how legislatures work, attributes that he said make him the best man for the job. The candidate currently serves as a councilman in Macomb. In addition, he said he once worked for the state senate as legislative assistant, did a stint with Perry Duryea, the state assembly speaker from 1969-74, and was a Middle-
country Central School District board member. Ò As a young man, I interned in the US Supreme Court for a short time,Ó he said. Ò It was incredible and I didnÕ t realize how important the experience was until years later.Ó
Jobs
Burke said Congress isnÕ t a miracle worker when it comes to job creation and legislators should take a pro-active approach in resurrecting the moribund economy. Ò The entire country is now experiencing what the North County has been feeling for many years,Ó he said. Ò We have to utilize ideas and get the country moving. We have to try to raise all ships with an incoming tide of ideas.Ó The candidate said he would work to reverse the exodus of manufacturing jobs overseas and tied that to the American military presence throughout the world. Ò We have approximately 500 bases around the world in 40 countries and weÕ re bleeding money to maintain these bases, especially in countries that donÕ t contribute to their maintenance,Ó Burke said. Ò Close the overseas bases and bring them home.Ó Burke then suggested the money saved could be funneled into a long-term fund to help entrepreneurs reopen clothing factories with low interest rates. Infrastructure development,
he said, is key to this. He envisioned the creation of factories alongside major highways and railways designed to ferry their products through the North Country and to ports for export. Burke said modern trains are not those of yesterday which Ò belched great smokeÓ and caused great problems. “They’re energy efficient, he said. Addressing the rail-trail debate, an ongoing discussion ascertaining if railway trails should be ripped up in favor of developing recreational pathways or kept intact to develop railway tourism, he said both sides can find common ground: Ò Tourism is a good thing,Ó he said. Ò IÕ m very happy to see recreation trails, but we still have people living in these areas who need work. We have to combine both Ñ the country needs to help and we need to pull it together.Ó
Agriculture
Burke said the country should prioritize growing its own food, something he said will inject more jobs into the economy. Ò Free trade is wonderful if youÕ re out of the country,Ó he said. Ò The government needs revenue and importing goods and food from outside isnÕ t right when people are looking for work.Ó
Health care
The candidate said the Affordable Care Act has to be tweaked to include legislators, who are currently exempt. Ò It will be a better problem if they are included because if theyÕ re going to get the best, the people will get the best.Ó
Guns
Ò It should not be infringed upon,Ó quoted the candidate. Ò That says it all.Ó Ò New York State should not have done what they did at the time they did it,Ó he said in reference to the controversial SAFE act that was passed by the state legislature last year. Ò It was a reaction that was not thought out properly. We have enough laws in New York State and they worked well until now without adding to them.Ó
Deadline
Burke said he hasnÕ t spoken with Bill Owens aside from once last year when he was campaigning in Canton. Ò I had a constituent in his community and I asked for OwensÕ help, which helped the individual a lot,Ó said Burke. Some county committee chairs were happy at his decision to challenge Woolf for the nomination, he said. Others were not. To have to ballot access for the Democratic primary on June 24, the candidate must collect 1250 signatures by April 10. Ò The Democrats are blocking me because theyÕ ve got the candidate they like,Ó he said. Ò ItÕ s a lonely road from now until I win the primary Ñ then itÕ ll have to be a lovefest.Ó
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Flower Designs by Tracey has new Etown location By Pete DeMola
pete@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ As the natural landscape groans back to life after an unusually dismal winter, one area resident is primed to pluck up the bounty springing forth from the thawing landscapeÉ literally. Ò This is my space to be creative,Ó said Tracey Sayre as she made fast work in transforming a stack of purple, yellow and white carnations, daffodils and unspecified greens into a happylooking floral puppy. Ò Who wouldnÕ t like this?Ó she asked. Sayre has been a florist for about 28 years, working at a bouquet of different shops across the region. She now has her own, Flower Tracey Sayre works her magic in Elizabethtown. Designs by Tracey, in Elizabethtown. With last monthÕ s addition of a new tenant sharing her Sayre moved her shop from the forspace on Court Street Ñ another Tramer E.W. AdamÕ s building in Westport cy, sans the Ò EÓ Ñ it may be the only to the Elizabethtown site in December. building in the county where customSayre prides herself on the individuers can order a dozen roses with a side ality of her arrangements. of soup. “Each piece is unique and fit for the
Ò This is a passion for me,Ó she said. Ò If IÕ m not doing this, I feel like somethingÕ s missing.Ó To accommodate local residents with green thumbs, the Wadhams resident will sell seeds and starter plants, like for herbs and tomatoes, with a sidewalk display as the weather thaws. In the run-up to Easter, the moveable feast that spiritually symbolizes the arrival of spring, Sayre will offer blooming plants, Easter lilies, spring bulb planters and palm fronds for Palm Sunday, the holiday preceding the event. She also offers delivery across the region, including to customers in Keene, Keene Valley, Willsboro, Essex, Port Henry, Mineville, New Russia and Westport. Ò You can spend a dollar or Photo by Pete DeMola spend a lot,Ó she said. Flower Designs by Tracey is occasion,Ó she said. open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekWeddings, funerals, home decor Ñ days and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. from country-style to contemporary For more, contact the shop at 873-5005 to high-concept tropical arrangements or visit their website at designsbytracthat include orchids and calla lilies Ñ ey.com. you name it, sheÕ s on it.
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OBITUARIES BERNARD P. FERRIS SR.
February 21, 1935Ferris, Bernard P. Sr. M. SGT., USAF (RET), 79 of Gibsonton, Fla and formerly of Elizabethtown, NY passed away on wed, Feb. 26, 2014. born in jay NY. he was preceded in death by his parents, Sydney and Mildred Ferris, 6 sisters and 3 brothers. He is survived by his wife of 55 yrs., Marilyn Ferris; two sons COL. Bernard P. Ferris, Jr. USAF, and David Ferris, HCFR; daughter Rebecca Ferris (Victor) Lukban and three granddaughters, Danielle and Christina Luk-
February 26, 2014 ban and Deanna Ferris. a Vietnam veteran, he was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, was a Charter member of St. Anne's Knights of Columbus, serving two years as Grand Knight and as District Warden. he was an Ascribed member of the Institute of Charity. A funeral mass was celebrated March 11, 2014 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Interment followed at Sarasota National Cemetery with full Military Honors.
April 5, 2014 MICHAEL BEDOIAN
June 25, 1950-June 6, 2013 Francisco, his brother Victor Michael Bedoian, formerly of and family of Wickenburg, Essex, passed away on June AZ and his sister Queena 6, 2013, after a life long battle and husband Ed of Annville, with depression. PA, and many relatives. He Michael was born on June was predeceased by his fa25, 1950, in Jersey City, NJ, to ther and his brother Charles. Bedros and Rose, nee We will be having a CeleHavnoonian. He graduated bration of Michael's Life on from Rutgers University Saturday, May 31st at 1PM with a degree in Agricultural on the land he cultivated Science. After a period trav- with so much love, Black elling all over the country, Kettle Farm, in Essex, at the including Alaska, he settled intersection of Cook and in Essex with his wife and Leaning Road, Whallonspartner Barbara, and his burg. After the gathering, his daughters Leah and Rachel, family will scatter his ashes working and enjoying Black according to his wishes. Kettle Farm. Donations in Michaels memMichael was a passionate ory can be made to WBAI fighter for peace and justice Pacifica Public Radio. in the world. He will be Give2WBAI.org, or the charimissed by his mother Rose, ty of ones choice. his daughters Rachel of Portland ME and Leah of San
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A guide’s life— long days, short pay T
he annual sugaring season has finally arrived, and soon, frost heave season will be upon us. These are just a few of the annual novelties of the North Country experience which are typically followed in short order by the Mud Season, Spring Flood Season, Spring Break, Black Fly Season, Birding Season, Ice Out, Trout Season, Pothole Season, and eventually the Summer Season, which always seem to be the shortest of all Adirondack seasonal anomalies. In typical, contrary Adirondack style, the annual Trout Season begins on April 1, while most streams and rivers are either socked in with ice and snow, or running at flood state following an early thaw. Fittingly, April Fools is a term the locals use to describe the usual over-eager and uninitiated anglers who travel to the region from downstate locales with hopes of catching an Adirondack trout on opening day. Generally, a majority of local lakes and ponds retain their winterÕ s ice cover until the beginning of May, and most streams remain too high and to gold to bother with until about the same time. Many of the avid Adirondack trout anglers spend the early season gathering together the gear, scouring the maps and readying their equipment and gathering together all of the usual flies, lies and lures that will be necessary for the first trip of the season. My traditional run-up to the upcoming seasons generally begins in late March, with a visit to the annual NYS Outdoor Guides Association Annual Rendezvous. The event brings together licensed guides from all across the state, to talk of hunting turkey, and big bucks, or whitewater rafting and wood ducks. It is a time to share the tales and techniques of wilderness adventures in the camaraderie of a group of like minded men, and women. It’s a place to discover the best fishing hole or deer run, and to learn how to hunt or fish it or hunt it once you’re there. But most of all, the annual Rendezvous provides the assembled guides an opportunity to catch up on new standards, and to share and discuss professional concerns with DEC personnel. The Rendezvous also provides aspiring guides with opportunities for professional training, and to obtain the required competencies in First Aid, Water Safety that are required for the getting a license. On traditional Adirondack adventures, the guides were responsible for providing and preparing the food, shelter, transportation and for establishing the camp. In addition to ensuring the safety of the party, guides also made the necessary preparations and gathered all of the supplies necessary for an outing that could last from a week or more in the woods. Guides would also supply the boats, tents, packs and other gear necessary for traveling, fishing, hunting and camping. They did everything to ensure the trip was successful, and served in a wide capacity of roles ranging from cook and bottle washer to waiter and storytellers. In a vocational sense, guides also serve as educators and mentors, counselors and woods-wise instructors. WeÕ ve also been known to fill in as a disciplinarian and coach, cheerleader and judge, part-time clergy and stepfathers Most of the guides I know, remain a rather independent lot, and theyÕ re usually just as skilled in building character, as they are in judging it. As a group, theyÕ ve been known to tell of few tall tales, but generally their stories are never exaggerated too far beyond what an average guest can be expected to believe.
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It has been said a good guide was someone who can take a neophyte, city dweller into the woods, shoot a deer for him, dress it and drag it out; and be ready to knock down the first man who dares to claim his client didnÕ t shoot it. Although very few of todayÕ s guides would be willing to admit to such shenanigans, I will admit to adding more than a few inches to the size of a guestÕ s trout while recounting a tale of their fishing expertise. Times have changed dramatically from the old days of guiding, when consumptive sports were the rule and the adventures consisted primarily of fishing and hunting exploits. Back then, camp chores were attended to almost exclusively by the guides, Ò who were available for hire at all the local taverns.Ó The guides set out the tents or ‘shanties’, kindled the fires they later cooked over, and remained rather aloof or apart from the conversations of their cultured city Ô sportsÕ . In the current era, guides still perform the same chores, however todayÕ s Ô sportsÕ are often more eager to join in and learn how to do it themselves. Primarily, the qualifications still require a strong back and a weak mind, but we still sell memories, and strive to provide a safe and rewarding experience. Guide must also be well versed in Forest Preserve Rules and Regulations, trip planning and preparation, which concerns both the weather and the season, as well as the clientsÕ preferences, habits and expectations. Guides must also be physically able to perform a variety of tasks, while confronting any number of potential threats and problems ranging from black flies to black bears, homesick kids to and an assortment of other common calamities, allergies and potential tragedies as severe as a lost cell phone. Despite the worst of rain, terrain, snow and heavy blow, a guide must always report to work, even when the others remain snug in their bags. A guideÕ s job is to keep everyone in camp, safe, comfortable and happy, regardless of all the external circumstances to the contrary. Often, today’s “sports” want to learn how to kindle a fire, or to cast a fly; and they are even eager to portage a boat over the carries. Conversely, IÕ m often eager to allow them to haul a boat, even if it does seem to be bending the expected qualifications of a guide Ò possessing both a strong back and a weak mind.Ó In 1869, William H. H. Murray, writing under the penname of Ô NessmukÕ published Ò Adventures in the Wilderness or Camp-Life in the Adirondacks.” It was the first guide book for tourists and it described various sections of the northern wilderness. It also provided a list of lodgings and advice on guides. In a section on selecting a guide, Murray, a Boston minister explained: Ò This is the most important of all considerations for one about to visit the wilderness. An ignorant, lazy, low-bred guide is a nuisance in camp and useless everywhere else. A skillful, active, well-mannered guide, on the other hand, is a joy and consolation, a source of constant pleasure to the whole party.Ó MurrayÕ s assessment remains as true today as it did in 1869, and as it likely will in 2169. Joe Hackett is a guide and sportsman residing in Ray Brook. Contact him at brookside18@adelphia.net.
A guide’s eye view: Two guides headed into camp, with their boats full of gear. Photo by Joe Hackett
Gobbler gospel and cutting hair
Õ m always yelping about buying local if possible, so when I found out about Mountain Hollow Game Calls, I knew I had to meet these guys. During my walk through the Yankee SportsmanÕ s Show, I chatted with a fellow that had a display table set up. As a hunter, I am always interested in turkey calls, and the Mountain Hollow Game Calls booth was a bit of gobbler heaven. After buying three of my favorite mouth calls, one being an Orange Raspy Hen, I got talking to some of the staff. By Rich Redman In short time they introduced me to Ken Hammel, the owner and head of the family owned, local business out of Potsdam New York. Originally, the business venture was located in Altoona, Pennsylvania, by Ken and a friend. However, after KenÕ s friend passed away, it was time for a change. Ken was offered a pastors position in Saint Lawrence County, so Ken, his family, and the business moved to Potsdam. This was a rare happening; a company moving into NY. It seems; most move out. (Things havenÕ t changed. Now we have to wonder about the Remington Arms Company in Ilion moving to Alabama). Now after 32 years, the Mountain Hollow boys still produce many handmade calls. The company is small compared to nationally known companies like Primos. But Ken says they are big enough, sometimes too big. The pro staff assembles many of the calls themselves, and the big seller is the Double Talk Extreme; glass over slate friction call. The glass gives a crisp sound and the slate, Pictured is Ken Hammel with a gobbler a mouthy raspy boss hen turkey he took on one of his locally made turtalk. (Reminds me of a few old key calls, he was preaching the Gobbler Gospel. big mouth co-workers of mine, all talk)! IÕ m a big fan of the raspy sound. I have killed a few gobblers when they came strutting in to what they thought was gonna be a little romantic interlude, only to find an old Remington Model 11 pointed their way. The company also produces deer calls, scents, doe urine and turkey box calls. If you google them at Mountain Hollow Game Calls, you will be amazed at what is being produced in our neck of the woods. Spring is coming our way, believe it or not and every once in a while my mind wanders towards opening day turkey season. Keep your ears open this turkey season; you may even hear the Ò Gobbler GospelÓ as Pastor Ken, starts preaching to the birds, with one of his game calls!
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Cutting hair and cutting for Tom’s!
Back in the late 70Õ s getting a haircut wasnÕ t on my agenda growing up in Western NY. I had other things on my mind. I was just a Ò Simple Kinda ManÓ , going to Rich Stadium to see Lynyrd Skynyrd and hearing Ó Free BirdÓ . Just down the road from Rich Stadium was the budding infancy business of another kind of free bird. Orchard Park is not only home to the Buffalo Bills, but Quaker Boy Game Calls was hatched there as well. Originally they were the Quaker Boy Barber Shop and Quaker Girl Beauty Shop, owned and operated by Dick Kirby, the barber and his wife Beverly, who ran the beauty shop. The Quaker Boy Company name originated from the Quakers, who first settled in the Orchard Park area. As an avid turkey hunter and Wild Turkey Federation member, Dick created his own calls for personal use. His first mouth call was made with a balloon, a piece of aluminum siding cut to size with tin snips and held together with duct tape. Now, thatÕ s cool! True blue MacGyver! Cutting hair and talking turkey with customers, led to making calls for customers, and eventually it became more profitable than haircuts. The transition was made, and now after 30 years the family owned and operated business continues. Quaker Boy Calls are one of the top turkey call businessÕ s in the nation. The Quaker Boy Company, not only make turkey calls; they also sell predator, deer, elk, moose and waterfowl calls and hunting equipment. Google, Quaker Boy Game Calls, and you will see how a family hobby and business grew to national proportions. Dirk Kirby passed away a few years back, but his heritage of creating some of the top turkey calls and his dedication to Wild Turkey habitat lives on. New York is a great place to hunt and fish. We have a bounty of turkeys, (especially in Albany) deer, bear, grouse, trout, walleyes, salmon and other fish and wildlife, due to the conservation efforts of concerned citizens and dedicated conservation employees, despite the politics and bureaucracy. We can do more though! If you want access to lands, the management of property to restore and provide quality habitats, the ability to hike, camp, hunt and fish and you want to keep it that way, please get involved in one of your local fish and wildlife groups such as Trout Unlimited, the Wild Turkey Federation, Whitetails Unlimited, the Ruffed Grouse Society, the National Rifle Association, Farm Bureau and the NYS Conservation Council. They say the world is run by those who attend the meetings. So I ask: Ò who do you want, or donÕ t you want to take your place, if you donÕ t goÓ ? Get involved! The battle to KEEP our RIGHTS is never ending. Reminds me of another Skynyrd song, Ò Gimme Back My BulletsÓ !
Rich Redman is a retired District Conservationist for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and an avid outdoorsman. His column will appear regularly. He may be reached at rangeric@nycap.rr.com.
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14 - Valley News • CV On Thursday evening, April 3, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Westport Library, local author Jeff Kelly will be hosting a book-signing for his latest novel, “Being A Boy.” All interested persons are welcome. The novel, with a vibrant cover by the artist Linda Smyth, sells for $15. Onethird of the proceeds will be donated to the library. Hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served.
MVAC announces scholar athletes
ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The Mountain and Valley Athletic Conference (MVAC) announces Scholar Athletes for the 2014 Winter Sports Season. One male and one female athlete are chosen for each sport season. The criteria for selection are a minimum of an 85 average, one who excels in academics and sport of the season and exhibits good sportsmanship and a positive attitude. Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School: Lily Whalen (Sr.); Hugh Harwood (Sr.) Keene Central School: Naomi Peduzzi (Jr.); Justin Haverlick (So.) Westport Central School: Megan Sudduth (Sr.); Tyrel Tryon (Sr.) Willsboro Central School: Gabrielle Yeager (Sr.); Zachary Pierson (So.)
Fisher, Rogers at Grange
WHALLONSBURG Ñ The Whallonsburg Grange Hall concert series presents a rare evening with ScotlandÕ s folk music legend, Archie Fisher, and Canadian singer-songwriter and guitar wizard, Garnet Rogers Friday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m. Both are talented musicians and audience favorites known for their engaging stories and wit. Together, these longtime friends and collaborators will bring the house down, guaranteed. This will be the only opportunity to see them in our area on their limited U.S. tour. Tickets are $12 advance or $15 door. Advance tickets recommended and on sale at Dogwood Bakery in Wadhams or by mail: WCA, PO Box 54, Essex, N.Y. 12936. Visit thegrangehall.info for more information.
ACAP benefit bowling set
Au SABLE FORKS Ñ ACAP Community Action AngelsÕ Annual Bowling Tournament will be held on Saturday, April 5, at Riverside Bowling Lanes in AuSable Forks. The 9-Pin mixed (two women, three men or visa versa) tournament will consist two shifts, one starting at 4 p.m. and one starting at 7 p.m. Call Riverside (647-9905) to enter a team or ACAP to donate to the event (873-3207).
ETC schedules auditions
ESSEX Ñ Essex Theatre Company community theatre will be holding auditions for Joe DiPietroÕ s family comedy, Ò Over the River and Through the Woods,Ó on Friday, April 4, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 5, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Willsborough Visitors Center on Main Street (next to the Willsboro Diner). The cast consists of three men and three women: Nick Cristano in his 30s; Frank Gianelli, NickÕ s maternal grandfather, 80 years old; Aida Gianelli, NickÕ s paternal grandmother, in her 70s; Nunzio Cristano, NickÕ s paternal grandfather, in his 70s; Emma Cristoano, NickÕ s paternal grandmather, in her 70s; Caitlin OÕ Hare, attractive and charming, in her late 20s. People who try out donÕ t have to be exactly the ages stated here. All are welcome. Read from the script for a production at the Masonic Lodge in Essex on July 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 at 7 p.m. and July 13 and 20 at 2 p.m. For further information contact Kathy Poppino at poppino1@ juno.com.
Haskins to perform
ESSEX Ñ Lakeside School is pleased to announce a Jazz Brunch at the Essex Inn featuring Grammy Award winning trumpeter and Lakeside parent Taylor Haskins
April 5, 2014 on Sunday, April 6. Haskins will perform two sets of music, starting at noon, a second seating will follow at 1:30pm. Reflecting Lakeside’s commitment to the community, Lakeside parents have organized a silent auction of service items, generously donated by local businesses. One of a few of itÕ s fundraising events Lakeside operates solely on itÕ s fundraising efforts in the community. All brunch and proceeds will benefit Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm. Advanced tickets are required and are available on Eventbrite.com, by searching Lakeside School in Essex. Reservations can also be made by calling the Essex Inn at 963-4400.
Healthy cooking class at CCE
WESTPORT Ñ Cornell Cooperative Extension is hosting a six-part series of Healthy Meal Planning here at its offices in Westport. The class will highlight one protein source for each lesson (Confident Cooking with Beef April 9; Egg-cellent Eggs April 17; Cheese Please April 23; Winner Winner Chicken Dinner May 15; Lovely Legumes May 29; and Pleasantly Pork June 4). Classes are from 3 to 5 p.m. and class size is limited. Call office to reserve or for more information 962-4810.
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16 - Valley News • CV LEGALS NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION OF 100 SOUTH BROADWAY, LLC. Fictitious name: 100 South Broadway Irvington, LLC. Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/11/14. Office location: Essex County. LLC formed in California (CA) on 2/28/14. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 100 South Broadway, Irvington, NY 10533. Address to be maintained in CA: 27162 Sea Vista Dr., Malibu, CA 90265. Arts of Org. filed with the CA Secy. of State, 1500 11th St., 3rd Fl., Sacramento, CA 95814. Purpose: any lawful activities. VN-3/22-4/26/20146TC-41542 A.B. STORAGE 494 PORT DOUGLAS RD. KEESEVILLE, NY 12944 LEGAL NOTICE (Cassidy Pray, 87 Montcalm Street A3, Ticonderoga, NY 12883), In accordance with the provision provided in the lease agreement, and failure to respond to notices, Management at A.B. Storage as of 3/25/2014 will now take possession of all items left in storage units #63. Items may be sold pursuant to the assertion of a lien for rental at A.B. Storage, Keeseville, NY. VN-4/5/2014-1TC-42651 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: Adirondack Communications Sites, LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/19/2014 Office Location: Essex County. The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: P.O. Box 6, Elizabethtown, NY 12932. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. VN-3/22-4/26/20146TC-41528 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 BOCES ANNUAL MEETING Please take notice that the BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OF THE SOLE SUPERVISORY DISTRICT OF CLINTON-ESSEX-WARREN-WASHINGTON COUNTIES (Champlain Valley Educational Services) will hold the annual meeting of the members of the Boards of Education of its component school districts on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at 7:30 p.m., at the Instructional Services Center in Plattsburgh. The Board of Cooperative Educational Services will present its tentative administrative, capital and program budgets for 2014-15 to the members of the Boards of Education of component school districts in attendance at such Annual Meeting, for their review. The following are summaries of the tentative administrative, capital and program budgets. The amounts stated are based on current estimates and may be subject to change. Copies of the complete tentative administrative, capital and program budgets will be available for inspection by the
summaries of the tentative administrative, capital and program budgets. The amounts stated are based on current estimates and may be subject to change. Copies of the complete tentative administrative, capital and program budgets will be available for inspection by the public between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the Administrative Office of the District Superintendent of Champlain Valley Educational Services, 518 Rugar Street, Plattsburgh, commencing on March 28, 2014. SUMMARY OF TENTATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET Total Personnel Services (Salaries of all Central Administrative and Supervisory Personnel) $558,665.00 Total Employee & Retiree Benefits (Benefits of Central Administrative, Supervisory Personnel and all Retirees) $2,566,180.00 Equipment $2,700.00 Supplies and Materials $10,799.00 Revenue Note Interest $12,500.00 Total Contract Expense $192,440.00 Net Transfers (other than capital) $73,612.00 TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET $3,416,896.00 (Compensation of District Superintendent of Schools) State Salary $43,499.00 CVES Salary $122,263.00 Social Security $9,658.00 Teacher Retirement $21,433.00 Health & Life Insurance $16,825.00 Unemployment Insurance $734.00 Workers' Compensation $734.00 Disability Insurance $0.00 SUMMARY OF TENTATIVE CAPITAL BUDGET Transfer To Capital Fund $130,000.00 Rental of Facilities $205,031.00 TOTAL CAPITAL BUDGET $335,031.00 SUMMARY OF TENTATIVE PROGRAM BUDGET Occupational Instruction $9,145,330.00 Instruction of Students with Disabilities $9,613,313.00 Itinerant Services $2,890,536.00 General Instruction $844,909.00 Instructional Support $2,580,843.00 Other Services $5,391,657.00 TOTAL PROGRAM BUDGET $30,466,588.00 TOTAL CVES BUDGET $34,218,515.00 VN-3/22,4/5/2014-2TC40945 ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Public Hearing (takes the place of the Annual Meeting) of the Keene Central School District, Essex County, New York will be held for the inhabitants qualified to vote at such meeting in said district at the school in Keene Valley on Monday, May 12, 2014 at 7 PM for the purpose of presenting a budget for the school year 2014 - 2015. Voting for said budget, and two(2) school board member, will be held on Tuesday, May 20,2014 between the hours of 12 noon and 8:00 PM. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that copies of the proposed budget including an estimate of the amount of money which will be required for school purposes, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained during the seven(7) days immediately preceding the Annual Meeting/Vote except Saturdays, Sundays, or Holidays, at the Keene Central School from 9AM to 3PM. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots can be obtained and must be submitted to the Clerk of the District, Cynthia Summo, no later than May 5, 2014 if ballot is to be mailed OR no later than May 12, 2014 if ballot is to be acquired in person. The Clerk
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots can be obtained and must be submitted to the Clerk of the District, Cynthia Summo, no later than May 5, 2014 if ballot is to be mailed OR no later than May 12, 2014 if ballot is to be acquired in person. The Clerk may accept absentee ballots until 5 PM only, May 20,2014. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that the petitions nominating the candidates for the office of the Board of Education must be filed with the Clerk of the District not later than April 15, 2014. Petition forms are available at the office of the Superintendent. The following vacancies are to be filled on the Board of Education: EXPIRED TERM - incumbent, Teresa CheethamPalen - term expires on 6/30/17. EXPIRED TERM - incumbent, David Craig - term expires on 6/30/17. The petitions must be directed to the Clerk of the District, Cynthia Summo, must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the district, and must state the name and residence of the candidate. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Cynthia Summo, Clerk of the District Dated: March 5, 2014 VN3/22,4/5,4/19,5/3/20144TC-40947 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 FORMATION OF FORBIDDEN FOREST LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with Sec. Of State (SSNY) 2/4/14 Office location: Essex County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at PO Box 177, Jay, NY 12941. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. VN-3/29-5/3/2014-6TC41843 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: FREESTYLE CUISINE LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/10/14. 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, 2126 Saranac Avenue, Lake Placid, New York 12946. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. VN-3/22-4/26/20146TC-4173 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: Hance Heating & Plumbing LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 3/12/2014 Office Location: Essex County. The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. "United States Corporation Agents, INC" shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: 7014 13th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. VN-4/5-5/10/2014-6TC42635 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.
Roger Bollenbach. filed with the Secretary WARNING: Upon your of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 2/26/14. Office loca- failure to appear, judgtion: Essex County. ment may be entered reSSNY has been desig- moving the deed restriction. nated www.valleynewsadk.com as agent of the DATED: February 19, LLC upon which process 2014 against it may be served. Glens Falls, New York SSNY shall mail process /s/ H. Wayne Judge to the LLC, P.O. Box 208, 2699 Main Street, H. Wayne Judge, Esq. One Broad Street Plaza Lake Placid, NY 12946. Purpose: Any lawful ac- P.O. Box 2850 Glens Falls, New York tivity. 12801-6850 VN-3/8-4/12/2014-6TC(518) 745-5030 40249 LAKE FLOWER LAND- The original of this SumING, LLC Articles of Org. mons with Notice was filed in the Essex County filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 3/17/2014. Of- Clerk's Office on Februfice in Essex Co. SSNY ary 20, 2014. desig. agent of LLC VERIFIED COMPLAINT The Plaintiff, LaMancha, upon whom process may be served. SSNY Inc., (LaMancha) by its shall mail copy of pro- attorney, H. Wayne cess to 421 Lake Flower Judge, as and for a Ave., Saranac Lake, NY complaint in the aboveentitled action, alleges 12983, which is also the principal business loca- as follows: Plaintiff, tion. Purpose: Any law- FIRST: The LaMancha, is the owner ful purpose. of the real estate which VN-4/5-5/10/2014-6TCis the subject of this ac42650 tion (the Property). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- LaMancha is a 501(c) EN that a license, num- tax exempt charitable ber 2195503 for beer, New York corporation wine and liquor has that provides infrastrucbeen applied for by the ture improvements to a undersigned to sell beer, girls orphanage in Cuilawine and liquor at retail pa, Guatemala through in a restaurant under the the labor and materials alcoholic beverage con- supplied by skilled and trol law at The Upper unskilled volunteers Deck, Diane McConnell from the Adirondack 20 Klein way Willsboro area. It maintains an ofNY, 12996 for on fice at the home of one premises consumption. of its volunteers at 28 VN-3/29-4/5/2014-2TCFitzgerald Lane, QueensMOUNTAIN MEDICAL bury, New York. SERVICES, PLLC, a do- SECOND: Roger Bollenmestic PLLC, Arts. of bach, Elise Widlund and Org. filed with the SSNY William Widlund are the on 5/5/2004. Office lo- predecessors in title to cation: Essex County. the Plaintiff. SSNY is designated as THIRD: Elise Widlund agent upon whom pro- and William Widlund cess against the PLLC (the Widlunds) reside at may be served. SSNY 810 Wake Robin, Shelshall mail process to: burne, Vermont. The PLLC, 1927 Saranac FOURTH: The whereAve., Ste. 100, Lake abouts of Roger BollenPlacid, NY 12946. Pur- bach (Bollenbach) are pose: Medicine. unknown to the Plaintiff VN-3/22-4/26/2014notwithstanding due dili6TC-41688 gence exercised by the Plaintiff to find him. The NOTICE OF FORMATION OF P & H PARTNERS, Plaintiff knows of no other persons who may LLC. claim any legal or equiArticles of organization table right or interest in filed with the Secretary the Property. of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 2/26/14. Office loca- FIFTH: On April 12, tion: Essex County. 2006 the Widlunds purSSNY has been desig- chased the Property, a 4.12 acre parcel of vanated as agent of the cant land in the Town of LLC upon which process Keene, Essex County, against it may be served. New York from BollenSSNY shall mail process bach. A copy of the to the LLC, P.O. Box 208, 2699 Main Street, deed thereto is annexed at Exhibit A. Lake Placid, NY 12946. following Purpose: Any lawful ac- SIXTH: The restriction was contivity. tained in the deed (the VN-3/8-4/12/2014-6TCRestriction): 40250 STATE OF NEW YORK- SUBJECT to the restricSUPREME COURT tion that no structure may be erected upon the COUNTY OF ESSEX premises conveyed LAMANCHA, INC., herein. Plaintiff, SEVENTH: Upon infor-againstROGER BOLLENBACH, mation and belief, at the HIS HEIRS SUCCES- time the Widlunds reSORS AND ASSIGNS, ceived this conveyance ELISE WIDLUND AND they had been contemplating the creation of a WILLIAM WIDLUND, private preserve for hikDefendants. SUMMONS WITH NO- ing, walking and crosscountry skiing on the TICE Property and throughout Index No.: CV14-0082 some adjacent lands in TO THE ABOVE NAMED the vicinity of the PropDEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUM- erty that they owned. MONED to appear in this Thereafter the Widlunds action by serving a no- moved out of the State tice of appearance on of New York to a retirement community in plaintiff's attorney within twenty (20) days after Shelburne, Vermont and the service of this sum- abandoned their idea of mons, exclusive of the creating the private reserve and subsequently day of service, or within thirty (30) days after donated the Property to service is complete if the Plaintiff. Bollenbach this summons is not EIGHTH: personally delivered to owns no other lands in you within the State of Essex County and has no apparent interest in New York. Essex County is desig- the Restriction. nated as the place of tri- NINTH: In an attempt to al. The basis of the divest themselves of venue is the location of their New York Real Estate when they retired to the real property which is the subject of this ac- Vermont, the Widlunds commenced a proceedtion. NOTICE: This is an ac- ing in Supreme Court Essex County, Index No. tion pursuant to Article 15 and Section 1951 of 0430-12; RJI No. 15-1the Real Property Ac- 2012-0172 to remove the Restriction which tions and Proceedings rendered the Property Law (RPAPL) to remove unmarketable.. The relief a deed restriction on a parcel of vacant land in requested in the Petition the Town of Keene, Es- was denied on the grounds that the Widsex County, New York lunds had not obtained designated as tax map jurisdiction over all posnumber 53.2-1-56.000 sible persons who may formerly owned by have had an interest in Roger Bollenbach. WARNING: Upon your the Property. Thereafter, failure to appear, judg- the Widlunds abandoned ment may be entered re- their effort to judicially moving the deed restric- remove the Restriction and completely discontion. DATED: February 19, tinued that proceeding. TENTH: In November of 2014 2013 the Plaintiff solicitGlens Falls, New York ed the Widlunds to con/s/ H. Wayne Judge tribute the Property to it H. Wayne Judge, Esq. One Broad Street Plaza - rather than have the
have had an interest in the Property. Thereafter, the Widlunds abandoned their effort to judicially remove the Restriction and completely discontinued that proceeding. TENTH: In November of 2013 the Plaintiff solicited the Widlunds to contribute the Property to it rather than have the Property sold for taxes and by Quit Claim deed dated November 14, 2013 and recorded in the Essex County Clerks Office on November 18, 2013 in Book 1751 of Deeds at page 65, a copy of which is annexed at Exhibit B, the Widlunds transferred and donated the Property to the Plaintiff. ELEVENTH: Bollenbach owns no other land in the County of Essex and the Restriction is of no benefit to him. His whereabouts are unknown to the Plaintiff notwithstanding numerous efforts to find him through the internet, by phone and by certified mail. TWELFTH: Subsequent to the purchase of the Bollenbach Parcel and down to the present date no steps have been taken by the Widlunds or anyone else to create any private preserve on the Property or on any nearby lands. The Widlunds do not reside nor have they ever resided in Keene and they have no interest in continuing the Restriction. THIRTEENTH: It is now clear that the Restriction is of no actual or substantial benefit because circumstances have changed so radically that the establishment of a private preserve in this general area is no longer possible or desired by anyone with a legal or equitable interest in the Property. FOURTEENTH: The presence of this Restriction in the chain of title renders the sale of the Property virtually impossible and yet the Plaintiff is saddled with the expenses associated with the ownership of a parcel of land that it cannot afford. FIFTEENTH: The Plaintiff knows of no other persons or parties who have any interest in continuing this Restriction or who would object to the removal and extinguishment of the Restriction. SIXTEENTH: The Plaintiff has no remedy at law. WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff demands judgment Pursuant to Article 15 and Section 1951 of the RPAPL declaring that the Restriction is completely extinguished and is not enforceable by injunction or in any other manner. Dated: February 19, 2014 / s/ H. Wayne Judge H. Wayne Judge, Esq. One Broad Street PlazaP.O. Box 2850 Glens Falls, NY 128016850 (518) 745-5030 VERIFICATION STATE OF NEW YORK ) ) ss.: COUNTY OF WARREN) Brian Fisk being duly sworn, depose and says: I am an officer of LaMancha, Inc. the plaintiff in this action; that I have read and know the contents of the foregoing Complaint; that the same is true to my own knowledge, except as to the matters therein stated to be alleged on information and belief, and that as to those matters, I believe it to be true. My knowledge and belief is based upon documents and records in the possession of LaMancha, Inc. /s/ Brian Fisk Sworn to before me this 19th day of February 2014. /s/ H. Wayne Judge Notary Public EXHIBIT A BARGAIN & SALE DEED THIS INDENTURE, made the 12th day of April, Two Thousand and Six, Between ROGER BOLLENBACH, of PO Box 1241, Saranac Lake, New York 12983, party of the first part, and WILLIAM B. WIDLUND and ELISE M. WIDLUND, husband and wife, of PO Box 270, North River, New York
THIS INDENTURE, made the 12th day of April, Two Thousand and Six, Between ROGER BOLLENBACH, of PO Box 1241, Saranac Lake, New York 12983, party of the first part, and WILLIAM B. WIDLUND and ELISE M. WIDLUND, husband and wife, of PO Box 270, North River, New York 12856, parties of the second part, WITNESSETH, that the party of the first part, In consideration of ---ONE and no/100 DOLLAR, lawful money of the United States, and other good and valuable consideration paid by the parties of the second part, does hereby grant and release unto the parties of the second part, its heirs or successors and assigns forever, SEE SCHEDULE A ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF TOGETHER with the appurtenances and all the estate and rights of the party of the first part in and to said premises, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the premises herein granted unto the party of the second part, its heirs, successors, and assigns forever. THAT in Compliance with Section 13 of the Lien Law, grantor will receive the consideration for this conveyance and will hold the right to receive such consideration as a trust fund to be applied first for the purpose of paying the cost of the improvement and will apply the same first to the payment of the cost of the improvement before using any part of the total of the same for any other purpose. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the party of the first part has hereunto set its hand and seal the day and year first above written. IN PRESENCE OF: / s/ Roger Bollenbach STATE OF NEW YORK ) COUNTY OF FRANKLIN ) On the 12 day of April in the year 2006 before me, personally appeared ROGER BOLLENBACH personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his capacity, and that by his heirs signature on the instrument, the individual, or the person upon behalf of which the individual acted, executed the instrument. /s/ Robert E. White Notary Public SCHEDULE A ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Keene, County of Essex, State of New York, being part of Lot 2, Township 1 & 2, Old Military Tract, lying on the westerly side of the Hulls Falls Road, so-called, a county highway, and lying easterly of the center line of the East Branch AuSable River, being designated as Parcel 2 as shown on a map entitled, "Map of Certain Lands Owned by David C. Jordan, Jr. and Bronson S. Ray" by Norman D. Briggs, L.S. and filed in the Essex County Clerk's Office, and being more particularly bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the center of the Hulls Falls Road, which point lies 670.26 feet southwesterly as measured along the center line from the south line of lands now or formerly owned by Arthur LaBlanc: THENCE South 18˚ 15' 10" West, 367.46 feet to a point in the center of Hulls Falls Road; THENCE South 07˚ 12' 35" West, 32.54 feet to a point in the center of Hulls Falls Road; THENCE North 71˚ 52' 50" West, 31.73 feet to an iron pipe on the west side of said road; THENCE North 71˚ 52' 50" West, 269.05 feet to an iron pipe on the east bank of the East Branch AuSable River; THENCE North 71˚ 52' 50" West, 94.20 feet to a point in the center of the East Branch, AuSable River, a total distance of 394.98 feet; THENCE North 47˚ 25' 40" West, 108.43
THENCE North 71˚ 52' 50" West, 269.05 feet to an iron pipe on the east bank of the East Branch AuSable River; THENCE North 71˚ 52' 50" West, April 5, 2014 94.20 feet to a point in the center of the East Branch, AuSable River, a total distance of 394.98 feet; THENCE North 47˚ 25' 40" West, 108.43 feet along the center of the river to a point; THENCE North 31˚ 06' East, 221.88 feet along the center of the river to a point; THENCE North 24˚ 17' 25" East, 140.09 feet along the center of the river to a point; THENCE South 71˚ 44' 50" East, 52.97 feet to an iron pipe on the east bank of the East Branch AuSable River; THENCE South 71˚ 44' 50" East, 337.08 feet to an iron pipe on the west side of the Hulls Falls Road; THENCE South 71˚ 44' 50" East, 33.29 feet to a point in the center of Hulls Falls Road, a total distance of 423.34 feet, being the point of beginning and containing 4.12 acres inclusive of 0.23 acre within the highway bounds. SUBJECT to all structures, wires, lines, easements, etc. for public utilities and highway purposes as the same now exists upon or effect the above described premises. BEING part of the premises conveyed by Public Administrator of the County of New York to Roger Bollenbach by deed dated July 13, 2004 and recorded in the Essex County Clerk's Office on July 15, 2004 in Book 1407 of Deeds at page 197. SUBJECT to the restriction that no structure may be erected upon the premises conveyed herein. EXHIBIT B QUITCLAIM DEED THIS INDENTURE made the 14th day of November, 2013, between WILLIAM B. WIDLUND and ELISE M. WIDLUND, husband and wife, residing at 810 Wake Robin, Shelburne, Vermont 05482, parties of the first part, and LaMANCHA, INC., a notfor-profit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of New York with offices located at 30 Cedar Court, Queensbury, New York 12804, party of the second part, WITNESSETH, that the parties of the first part, in consideration of One Dollar ($1.00) lawful money of the United States and other good and valuable consideration paid by the party of the second part, does hereby quitclaim and release unto the party of the second part, its successors and assigns forever, all that certain piece and parcel of land located in the Town of Keene, County of Essex, State of New York, and more particularly described in Schedule "A" annexed hereto and made a part hereof (conveying Essex County Tax Map Parcel No. 53.2-1-56.000). SUBJECT to any covenants, conditions, easements and restrictions of record, if any. BEING the same premises conveyed from Roger Bollenbach to William B. Widlund and Elise M. Widlund, parties of the first part herein, by deed dated April 12, 2006 and recorded in the Essex County Clerks Office on April 17, 2006 in Liber 1486 of Deeds at Page 261. Together with the appurtenances and all the estate and rights of the parties of the first part in and to said premises. To have and to hold the premises herein granted unto the party of the second part, its successors and assigns forever. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties of the first part have duly executed this deed the day and year first above written. /s/ William B. Widlund /s/ Elise M. Widlund CERTIFICATE OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATE OF VERMONT ) COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN ) On the 14 day of November in the year 2013 before me, the undersigned, personally appeared WILLIAM B. WIDLUND and ELISE M.
voted), at which time the IS HEREBY GIVEN, that provide their signature, first above written. /s/ a map entitled (#316), 50" East, 52.97 feet to with the New York Secnominating retary of State and des- Westport Central polls will be open to petitions printed name and adWilliam B. Widlund /s/ "Map of Certain Lands an iron pipe on the east vote, by ballot, upon the candidates for the office ignates the Secretary as School District dress. Elise M. Widlund CER- Owned by David C. Jor- bank of the East Branch of member of the Board agent for the LLC upon Town of Westport, following items: 1. To AND FURTHER NOTICE TIFICATE OF ACKNOWL- dan, Jr. and Bronson S. AuSable River; THENCE of Education shall be Ray" by Norman D. Brig- South 71˚ 44' 50" East, whom process against it County of Essex, New adopt the annual budget IS HEREBY GIVEN, that EDGEMENT April www.valleynewsadk.com News of the School District for filed with the Clerk of CV • Valley may be served. The qualified voters may- 17 apYork STATE 5,OF2014 VERMONT ) gs, L.S. and filed in the 337.08 feet to an iron COUNTY OF CHITTEN- Essex County Clerks' Of- pipe on the west side of company's mailing ad- Notice of Annual Meet- the fiscal year 2014- said School District at ply for absentee ballots fice, and being more the Hulls Falls Road; dress is 1069 Stow- ing, Budget Vote and 2015 and to authorize her office in the West- at the District Clerks ofDEN ) LEGALS the requisite portion port Central School, not fice and that a list of On the 14 day of particularly bounded and THENCE South 71˚ 44' ersville Road, Westport, Election later than Monday, April persons to whom absenthereof to be raised by November in the year described as follows: 50" East, 33.29 feet to a New York 12993 in Es- Public Budget Hearing 21, 2014, between 8:00 point in the center of taxation on the taxable tee ballots have been issex County, New York. Thursday, May 8, 2014 2013 before me, the un- BEGINNING at a point in property of the District. a.m. and 4:00 p.m. sued will be available for the center of the Hulls Hulls Falls Road, a total The Company is to en- at 5:30 p.m. Annual dersigned, personally Each petition shall be di- inspection in the District distance of 423.34 feet, gage in any lawful pur- Meeting, Election & 2. To elect one member appeared WILLIAM B. Falls Road, which point rected to the Clerk of the Budget Vote Tuesday, of the Board for a five Clerks office during each WIDLUND and ELISE M. lies 670.26 feet south- being the point of begin- pose. (5) year term commenc- District and shall be of the five days prior to ning and containing 4.12 May 20, 2014 12:00 VN-3/29-5/3/2014-6TCwesterly as measured WIDLUND personally ing July 1, 2014 and ex- signed by at least twen- the day of the election, acres inclusive of 0.23 noon 9:00 p.m. along the center line 42208 known to me or proved ty-five (25) voters of the during regular business to me on the basis of from the south line of acre within the highway THE TOWN OF ESSEX NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- piring on June 30, 2019 to succeed Suzanne District and shall state bounds. hours, except Saturday satisfactory evidence to lands now or formerly PLANNING BOARD will EN, that a public hearing of the qualified voters of Russell whose term ex- the residence of each owned by Arthur VN-3/29-4/19/2014and Sunday. be the individual whose hold a Public Hearing on signer. the Westport Central pires on June 30, 2014. 4TC-41856 School District: Westname is subscribed to LaBlanc: THENCE South April 17, 2014, at 7:00 School District, Essex And, 3. To authorize the AND FURTHER NOTICE port Central the within instrument 18˚ 15' 10" West 367.46 p.m. at the Essex Town of Westport, and acknowledged to me feet to a point in the Hall, 2313 Main St., Es- County, Westport, New purchase of one sixty- IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Town the qualified voters of County of Essex, New center of Hulls Falls that they executed the sex on the following ap- York, will be held in the five passenger bus and the expenditure of a the School District shall York Westport Central School Road; THENCE South same in their capacity, NOTICE OF FORMATION plication: be entitled to vote at District Clerk: cafeteria in said District gross sum not to exceed Jana 07˚ 12' 35" West, 32.54 that by their signature OF LIMITED LIABILITY Tax Map #49.7--4-4.000 on Thursday, May 8, one hundred five thou- said annual vote and Atwell feet to a point in the on the instrument, the COMPANY (LLC) - THORN - 87 Wildacres center of Hulls Falls Name: individual, or the person Stony Point Way, Essex NY 12936 - 2014 at 5:30 p.m. pre- sand six hundred eighty- election. A qualified vot- Dated: March 25, 2014 Road; THENCE North 71˚ House LLC Articles of Site Plan Review for a vailing time, for the pre- five dollars ($105,685) er is one who is (1) a VNupon behalf of which the 4/5,4/19,5/3,5/17/2014citizen of the United sentation of the budget. and the use of the sum individual acted, execut- 52' 50" West, 31.73 feet Organization filed with deck renovation. The budget will be avail- of one hundred five States of America, (2) 4TC-42974 to an iron pipe on the ed the instrument, and the Secretary of State of By eighteen years of age or WHITEFACE WOODCUTwest side of said road; New York (SSNY) on Catherine DeWolff, Sec- able for review begin- thousand six hundred that such individual dollars older, and (3) a resident THENCE North 71˚ 52' ning on Thursday, May eighty-five made such appearance 2/18/2014 Office Loca- retary TERS LLC, a domestic ($105,685) from the Bus within the School Dis- LLC, filed with the SSNY 50" West, 269.05 feet to tion: Essex County. The 1, 2014 at the Westport before the undersigned VN-4/5/2014-1TC-43119 trict for a period of thirty Reserve Fund to pay for Central School during an iron pipe on the east in the City of Shelburne, SSNY is designated as NOTICE OF FORMATION on 2/3/14. Office loca(30) days next preceding the bus in full. business hours. State of Vermont. No- bank of the East Branch agent of the LLC upon tion: Essex County. OF UPYOURTELESALES the annual vote and NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- AND FURTHER NOTICE AuSable River; THENCE tary Public whom process against it LLC Arts. of Org. filed SSNY is designated as The School IS HEREBY GIVEN, that election. North 71˚ 52' 50" West, may be served. SSNY EN, that the annual SCHEDULE "A" agent upon whom prowith Secy. of State of NY District may require all cess against the LLC a copy of the statement meeting of the qualified ALL THAT TRACT OR 94.20 feet to a point in shall mail a copy of any (SSNY) on 01/28/14. Ofof the amount of money persons offering to vote voters of the Westport PARCEL OF LAND situ- the center of the East process to the LLC at: may be served. SSNY at the budget vote and Central School District which will be required to Branch, AuSable River, a 3174 Essex Road, Wills- fice location: Essex ate in the Town of shall mail process to County. Princ. office of election to provide one Christopher of the Town of West- fund the School Districts Keene, County of Essex, total distance of 394.98 boro, NY 12996 Pur- LLC: P.O. Box 42, Paul Kostoss, form of proof of residen- 5926 NYS Rte. 86, port, Essex County, New budget for 2014-2015, feet; THENCE North 47˚ pose: To engage in any State of New York, being Smiths, NY 12970. of public cy pursuant to Educa- Wilmington, NY 12997. York, will be held in the exclusive 25' 40" West, 108.43 part of Lot 2, Township lawful act or activity. SSNY designated as lobby outside the Bulles monies, and all other re- tion Law 8018-c. Such 1 & 2, Old Military Tract, feet along the center of VN-3/22-4/26/2014General Purpose. agent of LLC upon documentation Auditorium at the West- quired form may include a VN-3/8-4/12/2014-6TCthe river to a point; lying on the westerly 6TC-41687 whom process against it may be obtained by any drivers license, a non- 40252 port Central School THENCE North 31˚ 06' side of the Hulls Falls driver identification card, NOTICE OF NEW YORK may be served. SSNY building in said District resident of the District East, 221.88 feet along Road, so-called a county shall mail process to Doon Tuesday, May 20, during business hours, a utility bill, or a voter DOMESTIC LIMITED LIhighway, and lying east- the center of the river to rian Lynn Hidy at the BUY IT! SELL IT! 2014 between the hours beginning Thursday, registration card. Upon ABILITY CORPORATION erly of the center line of a point; THENCE North offer of proof of residenMay 1, 2014 at the formation on February 6, princ. office of the LLC. of 12:00 noon and 9:00 24˚ 17' 25" East, 140.09 the East Branch AuSable Purpose: Provide sales p.m. prevailing time, (or Westport Central cy, the School District 2014. Teallholm, LLC feet along the center of River, being designated may also require all perwas formed and filed Ar- and marketing services. until all who are in atten- School. the river to a point; as Parcel 2 as shown on VN-3/15-4/19/2014sons offering to vote to dance at the time have AND FURTHER NOTICE a map entitled (#316), THENCE South 71˚ 44' ticles of Organization Super Store Classifieds voted), at which time the IS HEREBY GIVEN, that provide their signature, 50" East, 52.97 feet to with the New York Sec- 6TC-40934 "Map of Certain Lands Call 1-800-989-4237 nominating printed name and adretary of State and des- Westport Central polls will be open to petitions Owned by David C. Jor- an iron pipe on the east ignates the Secretary as dress. vote, by ballot, upon the candidates for the office School District dan, Jr. and Bronson S. bank of the East Branch of member of the Board agent for the LLC upon AND FURTHER NOTICE Town of Westport, following items: 1. To Ray" by Norman D. Brig- AuSable River; THENCE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that of Education shall be whom process against it County of Essex, New adopt the annual budget South 71˚ 44' 50" East, gs, L.S. and filed in the “We’re more than a newspaper, qualified voters may apmay be served. The of the School District for filed with the Clerk of York Essex County Clerks' Of- 337.08 feet to an iron We’re a community service.” www.denpubs.com ply for absentee ballots said School District at company's mailing adthe fiscal year 2014Notice of Annual Meetpipe on the west side of fice, and being more at the District Clerks ofthe Hulls Falls Road; ing, Budget Vote and dress is 1069 Stow2015 and to authorize her office in the Westparticularly bounded and ersville Road, Westport, Election the requisite portion port Central School, notDOGSfice and that a list ofAPARTMENT RENTALS described FOR as SALE follows: THENCE South 71˚ 44' GENERAL GENERAL LOGGING later than Monday, April persons to whom absen50" East, 33.29 feet to a New York 12993 in Es- Public Budget Hearing thereof to be raised by BEGINNING at a point in tee ballots have been is21, 2014, between 8:00 and CIALIS PAID- of UP TO the center Thursday, May 8,20mg! 2014 sex$25/BOX County, for New VIAGRA York. 100MG taxation on the taxable the center of the Hulls point in CASH sealed DIABETIC TEST is to a.m. and 4:00 p.m. sued will be available for 40 enPills +at4 FREE only $99. #1 Hulls Fallsunexpired, Road, a total 5:30 for p.m. Annual The Company property of the District. Falls Road, which point LOGGING, LAND CLEARING, STRIPS! DAY PAYMENT PREEach petition shall be di- inspection in the District 423.341 feet, Meeting, Discreet ElectionShip& 2. To gage in &any lawfulMale pur-Enhancement, electManagement. one memberHighest lies 670.26 feet south- distance of Forest PRICES! Call ping. Save $500! Vote Buy The Blue Clerks office during each rected to the Clerk of the being the PAID point shipping. of begin- BEST Budget Tuesday, pose. of the Board a fiveDouble westerly as measured Rates on allfor Timber. 1-888-776-7771. Pill! Now May 1-800-213-6202 (5) year term commencning and containing 4.12 www.Cash4Dia20, 2014 12:00 VN-3/29-5/3/2014-6TCalong the center line Rates on Low Grade ChipDistrict and shall be of the five days prior to beticSupplies.com ing July 1, 2014 and ex- signed by at least twen- the day of the election, of 0.23 noon 9:00 p.m. 42208 from the south line of acres inclusive Wood. HEALTH FITNESS during regular business 30, 2019 ty-five (25) voters of the acre within the highway NOTICE& IS HEREBY GIV- piring on June lands now or formerly 518-643-9436 COMPUTER CABINET/WORK Dish TV Retailer-SAVE! Starting hours, except Saturday to succeed Suzanne District and shall state EN, that a public hearing owned by Arthur bounds. DESK. Accommodates entire sys$19.99/month (for 12 months.) CANADA DRUG CENTER is your and Sunday. VN-3/29-4/19/2014of the qualified voters of Russell whose term ex- the residence of each LaBlanc: THENCE South MORIAH 1BR apt $495. (597tem. Storage and file drawers. ExFREE Premium Movie Channels. choice for safe and affordable BUY signer. School District: Westthe Westport Central pires on WANTED June 30,TO 2014. 4TC-41856 3584) Clean, Laundry, refer18˚ 15' 10" West 367.46 GREAT PYRENEES PUPPIES cel. condition. 60"W, 22"D, 53"H. FREE Equipment, Installation & Acmedications. Our licensed Canadiport Central School District, Essex And, 3. To authorize the AND FURTHER NOTICECanine ences and security required.Pay feet to a point in the North Country Services Pd. $1800.00. Sell $250.00 518tivation. CALL, COMPARE LOCAL an mail order pharmacy will proTown of Westport, County, Westport, New purchase sixty- Homes IS HEREBY GIVEN, own utilities. Small pet ok. No center of Hulls Falls ADVERTISEoftoone 10 Million Born March that 05, 2014 962-2799. DEALS! 1-800-309-1452 vide you with savings of up to 75 New York, will be held in the five passenger andyour the voters of County Road; THENCE South across the USA!bus Place ad inqualified Guardian Dogs/Family Dogs of Essex, smoking. percent on all your medication Westport Central School the expenditure of newspapers, a the School District shall York 07˚ 12' 35"FURNITURE West, 32.54 over 140 community Health Certificate/Guarantee MEET SINGLES NOW! No paid opneeds. Call today 1-800-413-1940 Clerk: Jana cafeteria in said District with gross circulation sum not tototaling exceed over be 10 entitled vote at District feet to a point in the DNAtoTested/Purchase Contract erators, just people like you. for $10.00onoffThursday, your first prescripRETIREMENT APARTMENTS, ALL Atwell May 8, million one hundred thou- Indepensaid annual vote and & centerMaple of Buffet, Hulls Excellent Falls homes.five Contact Rock ConCall for Availability Pricing Browse greetings, exchange mestion and free shipping. INCLUSIVE. Meals, transportation, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. pre- dent sand Free six hundred eightyA qualified vot- Dated: March 25, 2014 Road; THENCE North Papers of Americaelection. IFPA dition. $250.00. Call71˚ 518-576northcountrycanineservices.com sages, connect live. FREE trial. Call activities daily. Short Leases. VNvailing time, for the prefive dollars ($105,685) er is one who is (1) a 52' 50" West, 31.73 feet at danielleburnett-ifpa@live.com or 9751. 518-314-1935 FREE PILLS WITH EVERY ORDER! 1-877-737-9447 Monthly specials! Call (877) 2104/5,4/19,5/3,5/17/2014sentationCIALIS of the20mg budget. and the of the cadnetads.com sum citizen of the United visit ouruse website to an iron pipe on the VIAGRA 100mg, 40 4130 4TC-42974 The budget will be availof one hundred five States of America, (2) for more information. west side ofGENERAL said road; Pills + FREE Pills. Only $99.00 #1 Meet singles right now! No paid able for review begin- thousand six hundred eighteen years of FARM age orLIVESTOCK THENCE North 71˚ 52' Male Enhancement Pill! Discreet operators, just real people like you. Ticonderoga – Senior Housing !!OLD GUITARS Gibon Thursday, May CASH eighty-five dollars ALLolder, for Coins! Buying Gold and (3) a resident 50" West, 269.05 WANTED!! feet to Shipping. ning 1-888-797-9029 Browse greetings, exchange (55+). Rent $455 or $550 *FREE son, Martin, Fender, Gretsch. & Silver. Also Stamps & Paper 1, 2014 at the Westport ($105,685) from the Bus within the School Disan iron pipe on the east messages and connect live. Try it HEAT & HOT WATER*. Some sub1930-1980. Top Dollar paid!! Call VIAGRA 100MG and CIALIS Money, Entire Collections, Estates. trict for a period of thirty Central School during Reserve Fund to pay for bank of the East Branch free. Call now 1-888-909-9905 sidy avail. Smoke free. Pet friendly. FARRIER SERVICE Toll Free 1-866-433-8277 20mg! 40 Pills + 10 FREE. SPETravel to your home. Call Marc in (30) days next preceding business hours. the bus in full. AuSable River; THENCE New appliances. Laundry on site. Since 1984 CIAL $99.00 100% guaranteed. NY 1-800-959-3419 the annual vote and NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- AND FURTHER NOTICE North 71˚ 52' 50" West, - Instant ORDER DISH NETWORK Satellite $21 CAR INSURANCE FHEO. Handicapped Accessible. Call J.P. FREE Shipping! 24/7 CALL NOW! The School EN, that the annual IS HEREBY GIVEN, that election. 94.20 a point TV and Internet Starting at $19.99! Quote -feet All to Credit Typesin Find Out 518-558-1007 518-926-8241 1-888-223-8818 CASH PAID up to $25/Box for District may require all meeting of the qualified a copy of the statement Free Installation, Hopper DVR and the center of the- East If You Qualify As Low As unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST of the amount of money persons offering to vote 5 Free Premium Movie Channels! VIAGRA voters Branch, AuSable River, a 100MGof the and Westport CIALIS $21/Month. Call 1-888-250-5440 STRIPS. PAYMENT. which will1-DAY be required to 1-800at the budget vote and Call 800-597-2464 School total distance of 394.98 20mg! 50Central Pills $99.00 FREEDistrict Ship371-1136 $21 Car Insurance fund the School Districts election to provide one of theguaranteed. Town of Westfeet; THENCE North- Instant 47˚ Quote ping! 100% CALL - All Credit Types -108.43 Find Out If You ROTARY INTERNATIONAL Start NOW! 1-866-312-6061 form of proof of residenport, Essex County, New budget for 2014-2015, 25' 40" West, WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYQualify As Low As $21/Month. with Rotary and good things hapof public cy pursuant to EducaYork, will be held in the exclusive feet along the center of CLE KAWASAKI 1967-1980 Z1-Law 8018-c. Such VIAGRA 100MG or CIALIS 20mg Call (888) 287-2130 pen. Rotary, humanity in motion. lobby outside the Bulles monies, and all other re- tion the river to a point; 900, KZ900, KZ1000, ZIR, may include a 40 tabs + 10 FREE! All for $99 inFind information or locate yourAuditorium at the Westquired documentation form THENCE North 31˚ 06' AIRLINE CAREERS begin here A1-250, cluding Shipping! Discreet,School Fast KX1000MKII, local club at www.rotary.org. port Central may be obtained by any W1-650, drivers license, a nonEast,trained 221.88asfeet Get FAA along certified AviaH1-500, H2-750, S1-250, S2-350, Shipping. building 1-888-836-0780 or PreBrought to you by your free comof the District in said District resident driver identification card, the center of the river to tion Technician. Financial aid for S3-400 SUZUKI GS400, GT380, miumMeds.NET munity paper and PaperChain. on Tuesday, May 20, during business hours, a utility bill, or a voter a point; students. THENCE North qualified Job placement GT750, Honda CB750 (1969,1970) beginning Thursday, 2014 & between the hours registration card. Upon 24˚ 17' 25" Call East, 140.09 assistance. AIM 866-453-6204 LAWN GARDEN CASH. FREE PICKUP. 1-800-772TOP CASH PAID FOR OLD GUIMay 1, 2014 at theusa@clasof 12:00 noon and 9:00 offer of proof of residenfeet along the center of 1142, 1-310-721-0726 AIRLINES Central cy, the School District p.m. prevailing time, (or Westport the river ARE to aHIRING point; Train for TARS! 1920's thru 1980's. Gibson, Privacy HedgesSPRING Blowout sicrunners.com Martin, Fender, Gretsch, Epiphone, hands on South Aviation71˚ Career. may also require all peruntil all who are in atten- School. THENCE 44' FAA apSale 6' Arborvitae (cedar) Regular Guild, Mosrite, Rickenbacker, proved program. Financial sons FURTHER NOTICE dance at the time have AND 52.97 feet to aid for 50" East, Wants to purchase minerals andoffering to vote to $129 Now $59 Beautiful, Nursery Prairie State, D'Angelico, qualified students HEREBY that provide voted), at which time dethe IS an iron pipe on theJob eastplacement other oil andGIVEN, gas interests. Send their signature, Grown. FREE Installation/FREE Stromberg, and Gibson assistance. printed name and adpetitions polls will be www.lowopen to details bank of theCALL East Aviation Branch Institute to P.O.nominating Box 13557 Denver, Mandolins/Banjos. 1-800-401- livery 518-536-1367 of Maintenance dress. candidates vote,Limited by ballot, upon the Co. AuSable River; 888-686-1704 THENCE 80201 for the office costtrees.com Supply! 0440 AND FURTHER NOTICE following items: 1. To of member of the Board South 71˚ 44' 50" East, CASH FOR CARS, Any Make or IS HEREBY GIVEN, that of Education shall be adopt the annual budget 337.08 feet to an iron Model! Free Towing. Sell it TOqualified voters may apof the School District for filed with the Clerk of pipe the westoffer: side of DAY. onInstant 1-800-864ply for absentee ballots the fiscal year 2014- said School District at the 5784 Hulls Falls Road; 2015 and to authorize her office in the West- at the District Clerks ofTHENCE South 71˚ 44' CASH FOR33.29 CARS: fice and that a list of the requisite portion port Central School, not 50" East, feetAlltoCars/Trucks a Wanted.in Running or Not! thereof to be raised by later than Monday, April persons to whom absenpoint the center of Top Dollar Paid. Come To You! Any tee ballots have been istaxation on the taxable 21, 2014, between 8:00 Hulls FallsWe Road, a total Make/Model. Call Forfeet, Instant Offer: property of the District. a.m. and 4:00 p.m. sued will be available for distance of 423.34 1-800-864-5960 Each petition shall be di- inspection in the District 2. To elect one member being the point of beginClerks office during each of the Board for a five rected to the Clerk of the ning and containing 4.12 (5) year term commenc- District and shall be of the five days prior to acres inclusive of 0.23 ing July 1, 2014 and ex- signed by at least twen- the day of the election, acre within the highway during regular business piring on June 30, 2019 ty-five (25) voters of the bounds. hours, except Saturday to succeed Suzanne District and shall state VN-3/29-4/19/2014and Sunday. Russell whose term ex- the residence of each 4TC-41856 School District: Westsigner. pires on June 30, 2014. port Central And, 3. To authorize the AND FURTHER NOTICE of Westport, purchase of one sixty- IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Town the qualified voters of County of Essex, New five passenger bus and the expenditure of a the School District shall York Jana gross sum not to exceed be entitled to vote at District Clerk: one hundred five thou- said annual vote and Atwell sand six hundred eighty- election. A qualified vot- Dated: March 25, 2014 five dollars ($105,685) er is one who is (1) a VN4/5,4/19,5/3,5/17/2014and the use of the sum citizen of the United 4TC-42974 of one hundred five States of America, (2) thousand six hundred eighteen years of age or dollars older, and (3) a resident eighty-five ($105,685) from the Bus within the School DisReserve Fund to pay for trict for a period of thirty (30) days next preceding the bus in full. the annual vote and AND FURTHER NOTICE The School IS HEREBY GIVEN, that election. District may require all a copy of the statement of the amount of money persons offering to vote which will be required to at the budget vote and fund the School Districts election to provide one budget for 2014-2015, form of proof of residenexclusive of public cy pursuant to Educamonies, and all other re- tion Law 8018-c. Such 54242
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$135,000.00 $30,000.00 $372,000.00 $635,000.00
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Frank Zappala, Joseph Cayea Roy Bedard Richard Sawyer Jr Chad Downie Stone Financing LLC Renee Dame Labarre Adirondack Leasing Denise Roberts et. al. Cecilia & Phillip Jr. Delarm Craig & Martha Cashman Lori Barber, Lori Duprey Daniel & Krystol Barrierre Robert & Diane Panetti et. al.
Beneficial Homeowner Service Corp Schuyler Falls Sharon Bell Peru John McCorkell Mooers Joshua Warner, Hannah Warner Plattsburgh Matther & Jessica Sayward Ausable Adirondack Leasing LLC C/Plattsburgh 12901 LLC C/Plattsburgh Todd May Beekmantown Shane & Sheri Delarm Beekmantown William Jr. & Lori Barber Beekmantown Daniel Moore Altona Felix Tuller, Maxime & Cassandra Abellard C/Plattsburgh Ashley Arruda Plattsburgh
$263,300.54 $33,000 $10,000 $209,000 $114,500 $310,000 $325,000 $105,000 $47,000 $237,500 $96,000 $200,000 $73,500
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April 5, 2014