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Tienzen Plumley and Theigen Plumley of Brant Lake along with Brazyn Geidel of Chestertown show off their Christmas hats at the Schroon Lake Old Tyme Christmas event Dec. 13.

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State to begin recertification process for pistol permits

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johng@denpubs.com WARRENSBURG — As part of New York StateÕ s Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement, or SAFE Act, holders of pistol permits will soon be required to recertify their permits with the state police or face having them revoked.

The state police will roll out a pilot of the program next month in the counties of Albany, Schenectady and Fulton with the ultimate goal of having all pistol permit

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rect serial numbers. It will also be used to cross check against state and federal data bases to determine if an individual is currently prohibited from possessing firearms, said Director of Public Information for the New York State Police Darcy Wells.

The recertification process will also be used to determine wether a pistol permit owner is deemed not mentally stable and therefore should not be in the possession of a handgun.

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holders recertified by Jan. 30, 2018 and then again every five years thereafter.

Following the pilot, recertification letters will be mailed out from the state police to the remaining permit holders.

Following recertification the pistol permit holder will be required to carry a plastic recertification card with his or her permit.

Refusal to recertify will result in revocation of the permit.

The objective of the recertification process is to identify anomalies on permits Ñ such as outdated addresses and incor-

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HORICON — Several hundred people participated in the ever-popular Christmas in Brant Lake, a prominent local community celebration, event publicist Nikki Monroe Rising said.

“Christmas in Brant Lake was a huge success again

this year,” she said, noting that the event was sponsored by the Friends of the Horicon Library, with the help of the Crafty Critters group, Horicon Fire Department and its Ladies Auxiliary, as well as the Circle B Ranch of Chestertown.

“All these volunteers pulled off another blockbuster year,” she said, noting that more than 100 children

attended, plus that many or more adult family members.

The children were entranced by creating various holiday-related crafts, she said. They fashioned holiday decorations and ornaments at 13 craft stations, where they received materials and some instruction.

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THURMAN Ñ Dozens of Thurman households that have been yearning for home-based broadband access may soon be humming that age-old Perry Como tune as they fire up their iPads, computers and smartphones to stream movies and videos, or to log on to Facebook.

Yes, the upcoming holiday could be just what northern Thurman residents have been dreaming of for years Ñ a “white-space” Christmas.

Thurman Town Supervisor Evelyn Wood said this week that the town’s heralded pilot project to connect up to 89 households to broadband could be working about a week from now. Ò ItÕ s our goal to have our “white space” transmission system operational prior to Christmas,” she said.

The white-space broadband transmitters are in place and a source signal has been connected — all that remains to provide live Internet data to the households is about two daysÕ work before the system goes live, Wood said. This includes formal electrical inspection of the primary transmitter’s connection by National Grid workers, and placement of several utility poles shortly afterwards.

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Geraghty chosen to lead Warren County board of supers

By Thom Randall

thom@denpubs.com WARRENSBURG — Warrensburg Town Supervisor Kevin Geraghty has been chosen by his peers to serve a third year as chairman of

the Warren County Board of Supervisors.

The Republican supervisors serving on the county board made the decision in a G.O.P. supervisors’ caucus held Dec. 9. He received all but one vote from those attending.

Since Republicans outnumber Democrats 15 to five on the county board, the caucus’ decision

is virtually assured. The formal vote to choose the board chairman is traditionally held at the countyÕ s annual reorganizational meeting, set this coming year for Jan. 2 at 11 a.m.

Geraghty said Dec. 16, he appreciated the near-unanimous support of his peers.

“I try to do best job possible and be inclusive Ñ to hear everyone out in the decision-making process,” he said, noting he believes in collaboration, free exchange of ideas and transparency in government.

Geraghty said that heÕ s annually announced the countyÕ s objectives for the year Ñ and most all of them are successfully pursued.

“We set out to accomplish the goals, and we’ve been meeting them,” he said.

The 2014 goals he identified last January included making progress on expanding the county court facilities, keeping taxes stable and taking action to stop the ever-increasing financial losses at the county-owned Westmount Health Facility.

Just this fall, the county board approved a $16 million court expansion plan, and Friday Dec. 19, the supervisors will be voting to formally approve the sale of Westmount to Centers for Specialty Care Group at a price of $2.3 million.

Geraghty had initially been wary of privatizing the home, as he has always supported the concept of county government providing care for the elderly. But losses at Westmount have

been projected to exceed $6 million over the next seven years or so. In August, it was determined that the Westmount nursing home ran a deficit of $1.2 million in 2013 alone.

Geraghty’s belief in keeping taxes low for local property owners trumped the concept of retaining direct control over the nursing home operations, he said. Ò It was unfortunate that various costs not under our control have been causing the deficits Ñ and itÕ s something we had to tackle Ñ it was a business decision we had to make,” he said.

Geraghty has served as chairman of the county board since January 2013. Beforehand, he had five years experience as county budget officer.

Under GeraghtyÕ s reign as county board chairman and budget officer, the county’s financial reserves have been restored, the countyÕ s credit rating has been raised substantially, government operations have been streamlined, and the county workforce has been reduced.

All this has been accomplished under challenging economic circumstances, he said.

Geraghty said his long-term goal of achieving a zero increase in county taxes may be realized this year.

I think weÕ ve made good decisions for the county, although they are not always universally popular,” he said. “But I do believe they’ve been the best decisions for the county as a whole.”

Warrensburg Town Supervisor Kevin Geraghty attends to business in the Emerson Town Hall. Last week, a substantial majority of Warren County supervisors endorsed Geraghty to serve as chairman of the county board for a third year. The formal vote is to be held at the county reorganizational meeting, set for Jan. 2.

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Church to hold Christmas Eve service

NORTH RIVER Ñ The North River United Methodist Church at 194 13th Lake Road, will be holding and early candlelight Christmas Eve service Sunday, Dec. 21, at 7 p.m. Pastor Steve Andrews will preside. The public is welcome.

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STONY CREEK — The Stony Creek Community Church will host a candlelight Christmas service Tuesday, Dec. 23, at 7 p.m. at the Stony Creek firehouse, 42 Harrisburg Road. For more information, visit stonycreekchurch.net.

Christmas Eve service announced

BAKERS MILLS — The MountainView Community Church would like to invite the public to their candlelight Christmas Eve service Wednesday, Dec. 24, at 7 p.m. There will be Christmas carols, special Christmas story, and cookies and milk for the kids. Parents are welcome to bring kids in their PJ’s.

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Continued from page 1 They also decorated cookies and consumed refreshments, Rising said. Ò The kitchen smelled of hot chocolate & sweet treats, while Christmas music played,” she said.

Santa Claus — a no-show last year — was high profile for this yearÕ s celebration Dec. 7, greeting adults as well as listening to youngstersÕ Christmas wishes, Rising said.

“Santa parked his sleigh across the Mill Pond & came to the Horicon Community Center bearing gifts of books for all the

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children to enjoy,” she said.

The event also featured horse-drawn wagon rides around the Brant Lake Mill Pond, conducted by Chris Boggia of Circle B Ranch in Chester.

Rising said some some families were heard singing Jingle Bells as they enjoyed the ride.

Noting how the Christmas in Brant Lake strengthens community ties and brightens the holidays for local residents, she expressed thanks to those who worked on the event.

“The Friends of Horicon Library extend their gratitude to the community members who make this event as successful as it has been for 14 years now,” she said.

LONG LAKE — The Town of Long Lake Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a snowmobile safety class Saturday, Jan. 3, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Long Lake Town Hall, 1204 Main St. Lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is required by calling 6243077 ext. 13. There is a limit of 20 students per class. The class is open for ages 10 and older.

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NCAC’s ‘Bright Holidays’ at the Chestertown Art Gallery

By Maggie Morgan

maggie@denpubs.com CHESTERTOWN Ñ Fred Holman, curator of the Chestertown Art Gallery, is looking forward to the North Country Art Center’s holiday exhibit and other upcoming events that the nonprofit has in its future.

Holman said that the artists, who are all members of the organization, are able to put in new pieces every six weeks, so even the curator himself doesnÕ t know whatÕ s in store until the exhibit opens.

This year’s “Bright Holidays” exhibit has added some new features that Holman said have never been a part of the annual show. The show is open until Jan. 3, and will be featuring special late-night hours from 5 to 8 p.m.

Other than the summer time installments, Holman said “Bright Holidays” draw the biggest crowds, and he is looking forward to the updated version of the exhibit. Ò This show is interesting because we have a few things we havenÕ t had before and some very popular things that came in in addition to the artwork, photos, paintings, and now we also have artisan work,” said Holman.

Visitors of the gallery can look forward to perusing a wide variety of items that are sure to be one of a kind. Holman revealed there will be countless holiday items for sale that have been crafted by these hardworking artists.

The exhibit will hold vintage hats and clothing, “batik” printed scarves, fabric bowls, and birdhouses, all available to purchase by the public.

NCAC has some other events to look forward to in the future, one being a quick change of scenery in the upcoming months. The gallery will be closing for the first time during the winter season and will reopen in May 2015 for the Chestertown GalleryÕ s annual Youth Visions show which invites high school students in the area to display their artwork.

In the mean time, the gallery will open shows to the public inside the Rare Earth Wine Bar located on Glen Street in Glens Falls. Two shows will be held, one in January and another in March, making sure locals get their fix of their favorite artists.

To stay in the know about winter time hours or to find out more about the non-profit, call 803-4034, stop by the gallery, or visit northcountryarts.org.

Potsdam Brass Quintet to play at Tannery Pond

By Maggie Morgan

maggie@denpubs.com NORTH CREEK — Two trumpets, a trombone, a tuba and a french horn, enter stage left.

The public is invited to enjoy the musical stylings of the Potsdam Brass Quintet Tuesday, Dec. 30, 7:30 p.m. at the Tannery Pond Community Center.

The center has hosted a variety of musical events to entertain the masses, but this

event brings a little something different to the stage.

The boisterous, booming sounds of a horn produce a unique type of music and when in harmony together create a memorable experience for children and adults alike.

The ensemble, established in 1968, has performed at reputable concert halls across the U.S. and Canada, including NYC’s Lincoln Center and Washington D.C.’s Kenndy Center for the Performing Arts.

In addition to their rich performance background, the quintet, the brass quintet-inresidence at The Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam, has also recorded several al-

bums as well as conducted educational workshops.

Between the five members of the quintet, there is an incredible amount of talent as well as impressive credentials. Their horns will bring Tannery PondÕ s stage alive with music of J.S. Bach, selections from Leonard BernsteinÕ s West Side Story, and a variety of seasonal music.

Tickets will cost $20 for adults and will be free for children and students. The concert will be sponsored by Upper Hudson Musical Arts with support from the StewartÕ s Holiday Match.

For more information go to upperhudsonmusicalarts.com, potsdambrassquintet.com or call 251-3911.

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Ò Our crews are ready to finish this up,” she said.

This is the first phase of a project launched by the Thurman town board to connect the citizens of the sparsely settled town to the Internet.

The project received a $200,000 state grant to build the network and subsidize about half the cost of each householdÕ s receiver and signal processor.

Wood has been working for several years to bring broadband Internet access to most of the townÕ s households which do not now have Internet access — except for ultra-slow dial-up, which is virtually unusable.

It is estimated that threequarters of the town’s 400 households now have no Internet connection Ñ they are far beyond the reach of DSL or cable.

Thurman’s white-space project, a public-private partnership, has involved many state agencies and legislative leaders, who say the technology shows a lot of promise for broadband access throughout rural areas of the nation.

White-space broadband involves broadcasting data signals over unused electromagnetic frequencies between old analog television channels. The technology has been implemented successfully in Europe, and Thurman’s white-space project has received considerable attention in the U.S..

It is anticipated that in forthcoming phases of the project, wireless broadband will be extended to other areas of Thurman that now have no fast, reliable Internet service.

Plans call for the subscribing households to pay the operating cost of the system — a sum of $45 to $50 per month has been cited as a tentative fee. Satellite costs $75 or more and is dependent on clear weather, has slow upload speeds as well as expensive data caps and data “throttling.”

Wood has said that the next phase of the whitespace project is likely to expand broadband transmission down Valley Road and up Glen-Athol Road, as more grant funding is obtained.

The project has faced delays, primarily due to the Thurman town board scrutinizing the minute details and contracts associated with the installation. Their actions were prompted by a few local residents who persistently have disparaged the network as impractical or based on questionable technology.

But a demonstration of the technology a year ago in a rural household in Thurman receiving white-space signals showed that five digital devices could simultaneously download videos and surf the Internet. The streaming videos didnÕ t stall or hesitate, and data transfer was lightning fast Ñ likely better than high-speed cable service in metropolitan areas. The demonstration was accomplished under more challenging circumstances than under the pending system.

A provision of the SAFE Act encourages health care professionals like doctors, nurses and psychiatrists to report those who may be of harm to themselves or others. Health providers are not required by the law to get an individualÕ s consent before making such a report, and it is then up to local courts to act on the information.

To date, health providers have reported nearly 40,000 such individuals in New York as being at-risk, with 278 of these identified as being pistol permit holders Ñ all of whom are at risk of having their pistol permits revoked during recertification.

Nevertheless, there are a number of legal means of challenging the actions and determinations of licensing authorities, Wells said, and noted that a revocation as a result of a health provider

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A person can also reapply, she said.

Locally, in Essex County, 79 people have been reported so far, with three holding a pistol permit; 217 have been identified in Clinton County with one individual possessing a pistol permit; 68 have been identified in Franklin County with one holding a pistol permit; five were reported in Hamilton County with none possessing a pistol permit and 229 have been reported in Warren County with four having pistol permits.

The SAFE Act was passed at the urging of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in response to the mass shootings of schoolchildren at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn and firefighters in New York. It took effect March 16, 2013.

Along with the recertification of pistol permits, the new law banned cer-

tain semi-automatic rifles, handguns and shotguns; demanded registration of certain so-called “assault” weapons already owned and attempted to decrease the allowable size of ammunition magazines, though that section was later struck down as unconstitutional.

Essex County Pistol Permit Clerk Stephanie DeZalia said the goal of the recertification includes keeping records of pistol permit holders updated every five years.

While the state troopers have the lead on the process Ñ including obtaining the submission of an application in either paper or electronic form; reviewing the application and then approving it or forwarding it on to a judge for potential revocation — county clerk offices will be responsible for correcting problem areas on permits, DeZalia said.

That will most likely increase workloads for local clerks as foot traffic increas-

es as a result, noted DeZalia.

Matthew Morrison, who said he holds a pistol permit in Clinton County, said he is disgruntled with the process and said it is another example of the state harassing law abiding gun owners. Ò They make you go through this entire process when you originally get the permit - background checks and the like, and if you commit a crime, the court is made aware and they come after your permit at that time,” he said. “So what exactly is this accomplishing?”

Morrison said he is concerned that the licensing process will eventually apply to long guns as well, driving up the cost of hunting rifles and ammunition.

Unless there is a cost at the county level, the state does not plan to charge for recertification, Wells said.

The county, according to DeZalia, will charge $3 for each amendment to a permit.

While state troopers have

yet to go live with a website dedicated to the recertification process, that will likely occur in the near future, Wells said.

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f you ever need a barometer to gauge public sentiment, visit any gas station in the North Country between dawn and mid-morning and talk to the coffee-slugging chattering class.

Each town has a chapter. You know who they are.

Last week, the morning after the Essex County Board of Supervisors hit taxpayers right between the eyes with a 7.5 percent tax hike, a gentleman offered an unprintable comment expressing his displeasure.

We can’t blame his frustration. But it’s a great example of having a selective memory.

Prior to last week’s vote, County Manager Dan Palmer, who also serves as the budget officer, told supervisors the only way to stay under the state-mandated tax cap was to cut services, a measure he admitted would be pilloried by taxpayers.

Lawmakers had already slashed nearly a half-million bucks and were coming dangerously close to hacking away at items that would have measurable, tangible effects on peoples’ lives.

Nearly two dozen requests for personnel adjustments were also stopped dead in their tracks, a measure that will undoubtedly affect governmental efficiency as beleaguered staffers — including the folks who process your taxes, register your vehicles, plow your roads and conduct other business that is indispensable to your daily life — will be expected to do the jobs of two or even three people.

Throughout this Palmer, to his credit, wisely advised lawmakers to shore up their rainy day funds, a measure that would require an unpleasant but required spike in taxes — 34 percent over five years — but would also improve the country’s long-term economic outlook.

But this option, too, is now being hammered by taxpayers despite the fact that their tax rate has been relatively flat for the past decade.

In fact, taxes have been held artificially low for the past 10 years.

What weÕ re seeing now is a rubber band effect.

The truth is, the amount homeowners pay in Essex County taxes compared to the services provided is really a heck of a bargain. Essex County taxpayers enjoy the lowest rate in a five county region. Clinton County’s taxes are exactly double that of Essex County.

Not to mention, without public sector jobs like those offered by the state, schools and county, the North Country would quickly turn into one huge ghost town. Local communities essentially coexist around themselves, with taxes rolling back into local jobs and the local economy.

Next year, the county tax rate is projected to rise to $3.01. It’s currently at $2.81, which means homeowners with $100,000 homes can expect a $20 tax increase.

That’s a little more than 5-cents a day.

And, 10-years ago, in 2004, that number was actually 28 percent higher at $3.91.

The numbers steadily dropped until 2011, when they hit $1.98, one of the lowest rates in the state.

Despite this, taxpayers continued to enjoy essentially the same amount of services, including the state-mandated items the county has no control over, while county budget officials struggled to make ends meet. Eventually, the only place left to draw from was the county’s surplus and it dipped to dangerously low levels — leaving supervisors with no recourse other than to borrow should an emergency arise.

It was then when the state stepped in and chided the county for adopting budgets for the general fund that were not structurally balanced.

So what youÕ re seeing now is a gradual reversal after years of cruising along on easy street in the face of skyrocketing costs like mandated Medicaid expenses and inflationary health care charges.

Seems like our elected officials just can’t win.

The process is messy and could use some improvements, sure, but Board Chairman Randall Douglas, Palmer, Finance Chairman Thomas Scozzafava and county Attorney Dan Manning should be commended for keeping county taxes flat for as long as they did and for now having the guts to right the ship. Ñ D enton Publications Editorial Board

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fortunate. We all witness those his time of year we who give from the heart reguall think about others larly even at times when they and putting a smile don’t have much. Just imagine on the faces of those we love. a world full of people helping Many feel even happier when each other. they can create that smile for a I wish our government and perfect stranger. all governments can put aside The Christmas, Hanukkah, their bickering and seek comKwanzaa and other seasonal promise for the people they holidays are all about hope, govern by finding the comfaith and love. ItÕ s time for Dan Alexander mon ground and recognizing giving and receiving, a time the important leadership roles for friends and family and itÕ s Thoughts from they play in advancing society. a time to remember the true Behind the Pressline I wish for those unemmeaning of the seasons weÕ ve ployed to find employment in come to value. For me itÕ s fields they find rewarding. Equally important, I about how a small child born in manger over wish for all those currently employed to value 2000 year ago changed our world forever. their careers and practice a strong work ethic With that thought in mind, this column provides an opportunity to express my annual in the tasks they perform, and that employers wish list for the really important things in life. value the efforts of those they employ.

I wish for Christmas 2014 to be another turnThe type of wishes that can’t be easily granted ing point in a world that seems to have lost its or fulfilled but yet in my heart they remain the way. Despite remarkable technology, advancereal wishes that IÕ m sure many of you share ments in the medical and scientific fields we with me. need the saving grace of the miracle child born I wish for greater respect for all humans. That those who carry weapons, seek to do harm or so many years ago.

Many may say the wishes above are nothing hatred towards others, need to think about the but fanciful dreams, but not one of those fancipain they will cause not only to others but to ful dreams could not become reality if each of their own family. We all need to respect people of different views, faiths, skin colors or nation- us were to embrace them and make them our own. It’s amazing what a little hope, faith and alities. They call it world peace. I’m sure we all love can do in your life if you let them in and would love to witness it, if only even for a day. share them with all that you come in contact I wish for great opportunity for all children. with. And letÕ s face it, with all of our running To be raised in warm, safe homes by loving pararound, Christmas preparations and gifting ents, with food on the table, a strong roof overhead, an education system that prepares them this season at the end of the day wouldnÕ t you for fruitful lives full of promise and a lifetime of rather trade all the gifts under this yearÕ s tree for any of the wishes listed above?

Christmases everyday of their lives.

On behalf of the Denton Publications staff I wish for the end to the many dreaded disand family I would like to wish you and your eases, ailments and birth defects that affect the population. I see so many brave individuals family a very joyous and safe holiday, a prosperous new year and for my last wish, that you who face life with these burdens and do so with are granted all of your Christmas wishes. God such courage. bless us one and all.

I wish more people could experience faith in Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and a supreme being and openly practice their faith Habari Gani. by attending services each week and recognize that only through our trust in God will we overDan Alexander is associate publisher of New come much of what troubles our world today.

I wish more folks of good fortune would Market Press. He may be reached at dan@newshare some of what they have with others less marketpressvt.com.

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Turning Back the Pages

By Jean Hadden One Hundred Years Ago – December, 1914, January, 1915 Richards Library a smoldering ruin

The Richards Library building, in Warrensburgh, is in ruins, wrecked Monday afternoon, Dec. 22, 1914, by a fire which probably started from the furnace or an overheated pipe in the basement.

Only the outer walls of stone and the chimney are left standing. The newly organized Hackensack Hose Company made a brave and determined fight to save the building but the dense smoke which filled every room made entrance impossible and blocked their efforts to locate and extinguish the frightful blaze.

Part of the valuable contents were saved but many of the books taken out were damaged by smoke and water. The total loss is estimated at $18,000. The building, which was supposed to be practically fireproof, was insured for $3,500 and the contents for $1,500.

Cause of fire a mystery

The fire broke out while the janitor, Thomas W. Smith, was at dinner. He left the building at 11:30 o’clock, just after he had coaled the furnace and adjusted the drafts, according to his usual custom. The librarian, Miss Mary S. Crandall and Miss Clark, left at noon and locked the doors. About 12:45 Seth A. Reed, while passing the library, noticed an unusual amount of heavy black smoke issuing from the chimney. Suspecting something was wrong he went up the walk and peering through the glass door discovered that the interior of the building was filled with smoke. He immediately informed Principal Chilson, of the high school and a fire alarm was rung on the school bell. William Hadden, chief of the fire department, was notified by telephone at the Shirt Factory and Lewis E. Crandall, the up-town captain, was called out with his men and apparatus. The response was prompt, but the roads were drifted with snow and it was probably twenty or thirty minutes before a line of hose could be strung from the hydrant near the residence of Dr. Goodman, fully 1000 distant from the burning building. In the meantime several chemical fire extinguishers were procured, but were of little use as the source of the fire could not be reached on account of the heavy smoke. For this reason the fire hose also was of little avail.

For a considerable time the fire smouldered with no sign of a blaze. It could be seen, however, that the flames were feeding on the woodwork in the roof. Local builders express the opinion that the fire started in the cellar and ran all over the building, through the air spaces between the stone outer wall and the inside lining, thus reaching the ceiling and roof. Finally little tongues of flame began to appear around the cornice and when a hole was chopped in the roof the blaze found vent and made a rapid advance. It was checked in places by streams from the hose, but was too widespread to be brought under control.

Weather conditions unfavorable

A violent gale of wind which blew nearly all day Monday was at its height while the fire was in progress and this would have made it almost impossible to save the building even had other conditions been more favorable.

While the hopeless fight to save the building was being waged by the firemen, other brave workers turned their attention to saving the contents. This was dangerous work on account of the smoke, but many willing helpers persevered and entering the building brought out armfuls of books, furniture and other fittings. Many of the records were thus saved, also the card catalogue and borrowers’ cards upon which were charged the books in circulation.

Valuable artifacts rescued

Seth A. Reed, knowing the value of the many rare curios in the museum, rallied a force around him to save them. Though the task was difficult one, it was successfully accomplished, nearly every article, including many pieces of delicate and fragile china, being removed intact and carried to a place of safety. The ancient Korean chest, a gift of the late Mrs. Cordelia Allen, of Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands, as were many other valuable curios were removed undamaged and placed in the school building for safe keeping. Many of the books saved were stored there for the present.

The museum, besides Mrs. AllenÕ s contributions, contained also many valuable and interesting articles gathered by benefactors Miss Richards and Mrs. Kellogg on their travels to foreign lands.

Volunteers rush to help

In his rescue work Seth Reed had the valuable assistance of Charles F. Burhans, J.E. Johnson, William Hadden, Earl Herrick, Mauruce Ashe and many others. As a result of inhaling so much smoke, Seth is now speaking with a deep bass voice several tones lower than his normal key. Professor Chilson dismissed the high school and with his boys did valiant service.

It is perhaps unfair to single out these men for special mention when so many others also did their best, but no invidious distinction is intended. All who assisted in any way are entitled to much credit for their work in the face of many difficulties. Those who entered the building took desperate chances in braving the smoke and the danger from falling timbers.

With even better facilities it is doubtful if the building could have been saved owing to the difficulty of reaching the source of the fire. The firemen, under the circumstances did remarkably well. With competent instruction, drills and discipline, they will make efficient firefighters.

Library building destroyed

The burned building was a one-story structure of handsome design. It was built of native granite quarried on the farm of James Hammond, in North Caldwell. Construction was begun in 1900 by contractor Jonah Hess, who during the preceding year built the high school building. The contract price was about $9,000 and Mr. Hess completed his work in December of that year. The library was opened in the new building on August 13, 1901. In 1911 an addition was built which nearly doubled the capacity. This involved an additional outlay of nearly $5,000. With the furniture, fittings and books the value of the property was approximately $18,000, The entire expense of erecting the building and supplying the contents was borne by Miss Clara Richards, of Warrensburgh, and her sister, Mrs. Mary Richards Kellogg, of Elizabethtown, with the exception of $100 a year which for several years has been contributed by the town to be devoted to the purchase of new books.

Update

(Note – The above article was written in 1914 by the incomparable John L. Tubbs, who joined the staff of the Warrensburgh News in 1882 and in 1890 became editor and manager. I have been reading this great man’s words every week since 1981 when I first started writing this column and I have upmost respect for him, his command of the English language, his fine writing skills and to his attention to accurate historical details. He retired in 1933 from his position as editor and the “H” was dropped from the Warrensburgh News title at that time. John L. Tubbs died in 1937.

The Richards Library was immensely important to the citizens of the town in 1914 as it is today. When it burned, along with the

Music Hall, which was later destroyed by fire in 1950, it is remembered as one of the two most disastrous fires of public buildings in town history. The library originally started in 1890 at the Episcopal Church Parish House, by sisters Clara and Mary Richards. In 1911 an extensive addition was financed by the sisters.

In June of 1899 a contract was awarded to Jonah Hess of Johnstown for the erection of a new Warrensburgh Union School building which was built on the north corner of Elm and School Streets from stone quarried locally near Hackensack Mountain.

School Street is now Stewart Farrar Avenue. Hess later built the library directly across Elm Street from the school. The stone used for the library erection came from a location near the Warrensburgh County Home.)

Forging ahead to 1915

The Jan. 7, 1915 issue of the Warrensburgh News informs us that the Richards Library will be rebuilt. This welcome announcement was made by Miss Clara Richards and Mrs. Mary Richards Kellogg, Tuesday evening, Jan. 5, 1915, at a meeting of the Board of Trustees, held at “The Elms,” the home of Miss Richards on Main Street. As the entire expense of building and founding the library was in the first place borne by Miss Richards and Mrs. Kellogg, so will the entire expense of its rehabilitation also be defrayed by them.

In the meantime the library work will be continued in the parish rooms of the Church of the Holy Cross, where it was first established in 1890. The books saved from the fire were moved Jan. 7, 1914 to the parish rooms, where they will be arranged by the librarian, Miss Mary S. Crandall and her assistant, Miss Margaret McGann. (Note – “The Elms” is today known as “The Pillars.” Clara and Mary Richards were the granddaughters of Warrensburgh pioneers, Colonel Benjamin Peck Burhans and Pelatiah Richards.)

Captured Lincoln’s assassin

In other unrelated news, John W. Millington, a former Johnsburgh resident, who played an important part in the Civil War, died November 11, 1914 at the home of his son, John E. Millington in Portland, Oregon. He enlisted in Johnsburgh on December 3, 1861 and served with distinction throughout the war.

The deceased was one of a detail of solders sent out from Washington D.C. on the night of April 14, 1865, in hot pursuit of John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Abraham Lincoln and the story of his thrilling experience on that memorable night, which resulted in the capture and death of Booth, has been told and re-told many times over the years.

Mr. Millington was mustered out of the service at Washington, Oct. 5, 1865 and went to Sioux City, Iowa and lived there until about eleven years ago, when he took up his residence in Portland with his son.

During his first two years in the army Mr. Millington was a member of Company E, 93d Infantry, N.Y. Vols., but in July, 1863, he was transferred with others to the 16th regiment New York Volunteer cavalry in which he served until the end of the war.

(Note – John Wilkes Booth, 27, died April 26, 1865 in a barn near Bowling Green, Virginia, where he had escaped to after shooting and killing President Abraham Lincoln at Ford’s Theatre in Washington. The barn where he was hiding was set on fire and Booth, who had a broken leg, probably shot himself. John Wilkes Booth, a southern sympathizer, was the son of Junius Brutus Booth and the brother of Edwin Booth, both renowned Shakespearian actors.)

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Letters to the Editor

Issue with column To the Adirondack Journal: The Publisher’s Column in the Dec. 13, 2014 issue of the Journal confused and embarrassed me. It was so off the mark that I briefly considered it could be satirical.

The key to our all getting along, a most worthy goal, has at its core the need for us to try to empathize with each other, try to understand what anotherÕ s life is all about. You write that you are struggling to understand what is happening in Ferguson.

Have you considered the source of the pent up rage that is finally (and sadly) finding release through some destructive actions? (It is worth mentioning that the vast majority of protests have been peaceful and law abiding.)

My wife is black. She is more intelligent, and better educated than I, and has lived her entire life honestly and in helping ways.

Yet she is always followed in a department store by the plain clothes private security guard. Do you have trouble, Mr. Alexander, understanding her rage? How would you feel in her situation?

You resort to a ploy those of us who try to promote justice have seen hundreds of times. You cite something incidental to the issue as justification for it. An armed officer shot and killed an unarmed teenager! What does that have to do with whether or not he robbed a store (something for which he has not stood trialÉ not been found guilty, except by you)? You cite the Adrenalin soaring through both the police officer and the teenager. But the police are supposedly trained to deal with that, one way is by backing off until reinforcements have arrived. In New York City, where Eric Gardner was choked to death by the police, reinforcements were already there, and it was in clear violation of NYPD policy. But no matter because, as you are quick to mention, he was selling cigarettes illegally!

I agree that there are people who will sometimes cite race inappropriately. But when you look at the arrest records, and the disparity by color in sentencing, here, too, you can understand

the rage; but only if you are willing. Perhaps it would open your mind and heart to watch a short video of a (white) police officer asking a (black) man who is parked at a convenience store to produce his driver’s license (he was not suspected of having committed any crime). When he reaches in to get his wallet, the officer shoots him in the back. The Adrenaline did it, right? (huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/25/sean-groubert-firedarrested_n_5879694.html). Or the (black) man who was walking down the street on a cold day with his hands in his pockets. He is stopped by a (white) police officer because “he looked suspicious.” There are many more… hundreds more.

I hope that, as you “… struggle to understand the outrage in FergusonÉ Ò you look beyond your own life, look to history and to the civil rights movement, and try to understand what oppression does to a person. And please stop asking the victims to respect their oppressor.

Irv West Thurman

sold. For some unknown reason it was included in the final sale.

Nothing was done to rectify the situation until approximately five years ago. Randy and Vicki Dickerson brought the issue to the attention of the county.

The property owner has allowed access for lawn mowing, but stopped work being done to clear and raise graves so names can be read. In a letter written to the Essex County Board the owner expressed that her attorney has expressed liability concerns with public working at the site.

The cemetery property is of no real estate value. It can’t be sold; nothing can be done to raise equity. By holding this property the owner accepts liability because New York State guarantees public access to cemeteries. Absent equitable resolution with the property owner, the County has the responsibility to take the property. This taking will assure proper reverence for those buried there, uphold NYS Law and eliminate liability for the owner.

Teresa Sayward Willsboro

Sayward supports supers

Sayward is the former Willsboro town supervisor and New York State Assemblywoman for the 114th District

To the Adirondack Journal: This is to support the Essex County Board of Supervisor’s efforts to take back the cemetery that was used to inter residents of the former Essex County Home. I’m not a proponent of eminent domain but in this case, it’s appropriate.

People who are buried there were under the care of Essex County the same as those currently residing at Essex Home in Elizabethtown. Those Souls were our neighbors; Veterans, farmers, business people, widows and widowers. There’s no flag to commemorate Veterans buried there. We must allow access to the general public who may wish to visit and fly the flag to honor the Veterans.

When Essex County built the Horace Nye Home in Elizabethtown, the entire property was turned over to the Essex County Industrial Agency. The cemetery parcel should not have been

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Girl Scouts of Northeastern NY adopt online cookie sales maggie@denpubs.com WARRENSBURG — Everyday it seems as if more and more things are making the move online. People can get news digitally, go shopping without leaving the couch, and now buy cookies.

The Girl Scouts have been knocking on doors and selling Thin Mints since 1917, making mouths water when that time of year rolls around. This January, the area’s cookie selling season, consumers will be able to visit their favorite girl scoutÕ s website and click for cookies.

Kristine St. Peter said that the organization has launched the intiative to different markets depending on when the region’s cookie sales are and have allowed them to decide if they would like to utilize the tool.

“At this point in time it they are just doing test markets to make sure they have gotten all the bugs out,” said St. Peter. “The councils get

to pick whether they want to have their girls participate, our council elected to do it because we think it will be a good opportunity for our girls to get in the 21st century.”

St. Peter thinks the online sales will only enhance what the girls already do and will bring the troops into the digital age. She strongly believes that the launch will be successful and as the years go on, more and more troops will decide to adopt the program. Girls will still participate in door to door sales as well as booth sales and will only add the digital cookie cards to their system. Consumers who were not aware it was “cookie season,” or who want to support a girl scout but are not geographically close now have the option to purchase online.

“Many girls are online as it is, it’s just part of the world we live in today,” said St. Peter. Ò ItÕ s just giving them another tool that they can explore and learn business skills with. It is not to depersonalize the sale, it’s just for the girls to learn financial management and how things

work digitally.”

The two main concerns that have arose have to do with declining people skills in the scouts as well as safety issues. St. Peter addressed both of these topics before even being asked, proving that the organization has thoroughly covered all their bases and assured parents that their girls are making the right move.

Parents will be heavily involved in the website design process, especially for girls under the age of 12, and will ultimately have the final say in approval of a digital cookie card. Girl Scouts USA have also implemented an online safety pledge that must be signed in person and again online to make sure the process is as se-

cure as possible.

As far as a girl scoutÕ s skill building being comprimised, St. Peter said there is no cause for concern. She believes that this addition to a girl scoutÕ s tool belt will only enhance her sales, not diminish her growth. Ò If you feel a girl needs to learn conversation skills she could always call the relatives she sent emails to as a followup,” said St. Peter. “There are ways online to work in the ‘5 life skills for girls’ and the cookie program helps girls to learn those skills, anything we do is based goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics.”

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Boys Basketball Johnsburg 43, Bolton 29

NORTH CREEK — The Jaguars outscored the Eagles 23-10 over the opening eight minutes of each half on their way to earning the victory Dec. 15.

Ty Berg scored 13 to pace the Jaguars, with Clayton Smith adding 10, James Morris 8, Mark Cleveland 6, Jason Morehouse 6 and Evan Slater 1.

For the Eagles, Josh CurriBrimhall has 15 points, while Daniel Malone had 6, Joe Connery 5 and Corey Van Auken 3.

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Letters to the Editor

Editorial off mark To the Adirondack Journal: In regards to your recent editorial, “Essex Co. Digging Own Grave With Cemetery Takeover.” It is obvious that you did not know Vicki Dickerson when you concluded that this is a debate between two private citizens. Vicki is trying to right a wrong and has many supporters. Vicki is not the first or only person to ask the Essex County Government to right a wrong that their governing body passed in 1985. And if I am not mistaken, the reason that Essex County’s IDA was handling this deal in the first place is that this “widow” you speak of and her deceased husband were going to establish a business that would employ people. Why else would IDA be selling this property to them? It certainly does not make sense that IDA would sell it as just a private home. Did she and her husband ever operate a business out of this facility other than their own real estate business that only employed themselves? Nobody is taking her home away from her. The cemetery has no value to the owner. Let’s get the ownership back to where it belongs. While good journalism is about facts, and editorials are about opinions, opinions and arguments can be presented with less inflammatory language. This editorialÕ s use of remarks such as Ò brazen decision, knee-jerk reactions to impassioned public speeches, reference to a widow, strip a landowner, and shameful, pry a graveyard, and elderly widow” was not your best reporting or editorial writing.

Barbara Paye Willsboro

Building will be named To the Adirondack Journal: As most of your readers will know, Hudson Headwaters will soon complete the building of a new, vastly improved health center in Warrensburg. It replaces an aging, cinderblock structure Ð a former A&P market - that has served as the Warrensburg Health Center for nearly 40 years.

Earlier this year, the Hudson Headwaters Board of Directors supported a proposal to name the building after Dr. John Rugge, our CEO and founder. However, Dr. Rugge feels strongly that an entire community of helpers deserves recognition, not any single person. The Board has agreed.

Clearly, the most important heroes of Hudson Headwaters’ success are the towns that have supported us over the decades; the volunteers who have served on our boards and advisory committees; our generous donors who have helped make the new health center a reality – not to mention the dozens of providers, nurses and support staff who have given their professional

lives to the work of the Network.

Since 1976, the medical facility on Main Street has been the Warrensburg Health Center, and thatÕ s what it will be called when it opens in March.

Joseph Kelly Chair, Hudson Headwaters Board of Directors

Christmas Bazaar a success To the Adirondack Journal: Thank you to all who made the 49th Annual Minerva Christmas Bazaar a success. The 15 organizations and 15 vendors offered the community a wonderful variety of choices for Christmas shopping.

Thanks to Heidi Kelly, Tim Farrell and Minerva Central School for the use of the gym and the help in organizing and setting up for the event. Students decorated the tree and the walls with creative handmade ornaments. Lynn Green facilitated the ad in the school newsletter, The Irish Times. A wonderful crew from the school helped with cleanup after the event ended.

Thank you to Paul Clickner of the Town of Minerva for delivery of tables and the backdrop for Santa, and to Robbie Kohrman and Paul Clickner for hanging our giant snowman signs around town. Thanks to the Town of Minerva for their financial support.

Thanks to those who helped with publicity: Mike Corey, Ed Healy, Kathy Hallaron, Kathleen DeGuilme, and Shannon Stone.

Decorating was accomplished by Katy Smith, Jake Hitchcock, Angela McCall, and Heidi Kelly. We welcomed back Angela McCall this year as our announcer for the event. Mrs. LaPointe’s guitar students entertained our shoppers with lively holiday music. Santa’s Helpers, Lynn Green and Bev West, offered a delicious dinner. Ellen Brannon donated the giant evergreen outside tree, decorated by Jake Hitchcock and Katy Smith.

Thank you to Santa Claus for joining us and listening intently to all of our very excited children.

Thank you to all who attended. You were the most important factor in the success of the bazaar. We look forward to seeing you again next year when we host our Golden 50th Annual Minerva Christmas Bazaar!

Joy Healy Sleeping Giant Seniors and the Bazaar Committee Minerva

Electric dependent To the Adirondack Journal: I don’t believe any of us realize how dependent we as a society

have become on electricity. It is not until we donÕ t have it due to mechanical problems or weather like we recently experienced that we come to understand how important it has become to our everyday lives.

When we no longer have it for any duration, we may start to grumble about about rough we have it, probably not even thinking about all of the people who are out day and night in all kinds of conditions working to get the lights back on.

At this time, I would like to thank all of the NYSEG linemen and their supporting tree crews for their tireless work and sacrifice on our behalf.

Thanks for a job well done, Forrest Spaulding, Westport

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GLENS FALLS — Hyde Collection-Anne Diggory: Hybrid Visions, 161 Warren St. Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays.

Monday, Dec. 22

CHESTERTOWN — Kindergarten Holiday Show. North Warren Central School. 1:15 p.m.

Ongoing: Third Tuesday

LAKE LUZERNE — Tuesday Turning Taster, Open Wood Turning. AFS, 51 Main St. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free, donations welcome.

Third Wednesday

LAKE LUZERNE — Open Spinning Night. AFS, 51 Main St. 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Every Monday

QUEENSBURY — Drawing beginning and continuing, Nancy Philo. Ages 13 and older. Register Queensbury Dept. of Parks and Recreation, 742 Bay Road. Details: 761-8216.

Through Monday, Jan. 5.

Every Tuesday

WARRENSBURG — Weekly computer instruction class, 3 to 4 p.m. Richards Library, Elm St. and Library Ave. Topic changes weekly. Details: 623-3011, visit the Friends’ Facebook page.

QUEENSBURY — Cardio and Strength Circuit, SUNY Adirondack, 640 Bay Road. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. Through Feb. 3. Details: 743-2238. $199. 18 years up.

QUEENSBURY — Explorations, Nancy Philo. Ages 13 and older. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Register Queensbury Dept. of Parks and Recreation, 742 Bay Road. Details: 761-8216. Through Tuesday, Jan. 6.

Every Wednesday

WARRENSBURG — Now showing: History of Churches.

Warrensburgh Museum of Local History, 3754 Main St. V.F.W.

Building. Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. 1 to 3 p.m. Free. Details: Steve Parisi 623-2207 whs12885.org.

Every Friday

CHESTERTOWN — Chester Library, Chester Municipal Center, Main St. Story Time and Sing-A-Long 10:30 a.m. Details: 494-5384 or chesterlibrary.org.

Every Saturday

CHESTERTOWN — Chess Club. Chester Library 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All levels and ages. Free lessons.

STONY CREEK — Garden club meeting following 10 a.m.

Stony Creek Free Library. Details: 696-5911.

Events: Through Wednesday, Dec. 31

Thursday, Dec. 25 Christmas Day GLENS FALLS — Seventh annual Community Christmas Breakfast. Christ Church Methodist, Bay & Washington. 9 to 11 a.m.

Wednesday, December 31

CHESTERTOWN — First night celebrations 8 to 11 p.m.

Various locations.

LAKE GEORGE — New Year’s Eve Party Cruise, Lac du Saint Sacrament. 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. $97 pp.

Thursday, Jan. 1

LAKE GEORGE — Pajama Program donations. Carter’s Children’s Wear, 1476 State Rte. 9 Log Jam Outlet Center.

New Year’s Day LAKE GEORGE — Champagne Brunch Cruise On New Year’s Day, Lac du Saint Sacrament. 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Adults $53, 3 to 11 $19.75.

Through Saturday, Jan. 3

Saturday, Jan. 3

CHESTERTOWN — North Country Arts’ Art “Bright Holidays”. Chestertown Gallery’s. Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, Friday, Dec. 19, 5 to 8 p.m. Details: 803-4034, northcountryarts.org.

LONG LAKE — Snowmobile Safety Class. Long Lake Town Hall, 1204 Main St. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lunch provided. Pre-registration required. Limit 20 students per class, 10 and older. Details: 624-3077 ext. 13.

Through Sunday, Jan. 4

Saturday, Jan. 10 to Sunday, Jan. 11

GLENS FALLS — Hyde Collection - Picturing America,161 Warren St. Tuesday to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays

LAKE GEORGE — Seventh annual Winter Wedding Weekend. Dunham’s Bay Resort, 2999 New York 9L. Saturday: 5 p.m. to midnight. Sunday: noon to 3 p.m. Free

Sunday, Jan. 11

QUEENSBURY — Fashion Design classes, animal print pajama pant. Sketch Design Lounge, 8 Maple St. 10 to 12:30 p.m.

Register Queensbury Dept. of Parks and Recreation, 742 Bay Road. Details: 761-8216.

LAKE GEORGE — Seventh annual Winter Wedding Weekend. Dunham’s Bay Resort 2999 New York 9L. 5 p.m. to midnight. Free.

Monday, Jan. 12 and Wednesday, Jan. 14

QUEENSBURY — Google Docs for Educators. 6 to 8 p.m.

Register Queensbury Dept. of Parks and Recreation, 742 Bay Road. Details: 761-8216, recreation.queensbury.net.

Saturday, Jan. 17

LAKE GEORGE — Bruno and Julian LaVerdiere: Metaphysical Monuments: a Selection of Sculptural Works by Father and Son, opening reception. Courthouse Gallery. 4 to 6 p.m. Free, open to public.

Saturday, Jan. 17, through Feb. 20

LAKE GEORGE — Bruno and Julian LaVerdiere: Metaphysical Monuments: a Selection of Sculptural Works by Father and Son. Courthouse Gallery. Free, open to public. Hours: Tuesday through Friday noon to 5 p.m., Saturday Noon to 4 p.m., other times appointment.

Tuesday, Jan. 20

QUEENSBURY — Business Forecast Luncheon. Great Escape Lodge, 89 Six Flags Drive. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Member $28 pp. General Admission $40 pp

Saturday, Jan. 24

BRANT LAKE — Fifth annual Bob Whitford Ice Fishing Tournament. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $20.

TSA announces funding availability

THURMAN Ñ Thurman Station Association (TSA) invites individuals, organizations or businesses planning tourism-related projects or events or events for 2015 to apply for funding from Thurman occupancy taxes. Guidelines for occupancy tax use are detailed on Warren County’s Schedule “A”, which, along with the Thurman 2015 funding application packet, are now available and should be completed and turned in to TSA by Wednesday, Dec. 31. Copies of applications and guidelines may be obtained (or questions answered) by emailing PersisGranger@aol.com or calling 352-463-3089. Applications also may be picked up in the Thurman town hall entryway, open 24/7, where they can be found in a labeled envelope near the door. Those with questions about their event or projects eligibility for funding, are encouraged to discuss the matter via email or telephone. Applications will be reviewed at a public meeting in early January.

Gallery to exhibit ‘Bright Holidays’

CHESTERTOWN Ñ The North Country ArtsÕ Art in Chestertown Gallery’s last exhibit of the year, “Bright Holidays” runs through Jan. 3. This exhibit of work by regional artists is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with special late hours Friday, Dec. 12, and Friday, Dec. 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. For more information call 803-4034 or go to northcountryarts.org.

Snowmobile class slated

LONG LAKE — The Town of Long Lake Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a Snowmobile Safety Class Saturday, Jan. 3, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Long Lake Town Hall, 1204 Main St. Lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is required by calling 6243077 ext. 13. There is a limit of 20 students per class. The class is open for ages 10 and older. A successful completion of the course results in the award of a NYS Snowmobile Safety Certificate.

Library to ‘kick-off’ reading event

WARRENSBURG — The Friends of Richards Library will be hosting a Winter Reading will be hosting a winter reading program from Jan. 6, through March 31. The kick-off event will be Jan. 6, at 6:30 p.m. Interested people can pickup the reading activity pamphlet at the event or by visiting the library any time during the winter months. People can earn prizes for each reading activity that is completed. For more information “like” the Friends of Richards Library on Facebook or call 623-3011.

Pre-licensing courses announced

QUEENSBURY — The New York State pre-licensing course Jan. 9, Feb. 6, March 6, April 17, May 29, and June 19, at the Queensbury High School room #109 at 4 p.m. The fee will be $40 residents and $50 non-residents. The class will hold between 8 to 36 participants. Participants must register at the Queensbury Parks and Recreation office, 742 Bay Road between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Participants must bring a valid NYS learner’s permit and must be 16 or older. Call 761-8216 for information.

LaVerdiere artwork to be displayed

LAKE GEORGE — The Courthouse Gallery presents Bruno and Julian LaVerdiere: Metaphysical Monuments: a Selection of Sculptural Works by Father and Son with an opening reception Saturday, Jan. 17, from 4 to 6 p.m. The exhibit will be displayed Jan. 17, through Feb. 20. This event is free and open to the public.

The gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday Noon to 4 p.m. All other times need an appointment.

SEFA applications now available

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PLATTSBURGH — The United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc announces the opportunity for all agencies and organizations wishing to become a member agency of SEFA (State Employees Federated Appeal) campaign for year 2015 are able to apply now.

Agencies and organizations wishing to apply may obtain the necessary paperwork by getting it off the New York State SEFA website sefanys.org.

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The FUND’s Corrina Parnapy explains the various ways visualizations technology can be used to educate the public.

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The FUND for Lake George introduces new technology maggie@denpubs.com LAKE GEORGE — The FUND for Lake George has been persevering to protect the Queen of American Lakes since 1980; their newly opened “Center for Lake George” features visualization technology to bring new understanding to the science behind the lakeÕ s biggest threats.

In a Dec. 15 interview, the FUND’s Corrina Parnapy, Water Quality Outreach Coordinator, opened up the center’s doors and revealed everything that was waiting inside.

Life-size landscape portraits by Carl Heilman, II, grace the walls and a large wooden table is surrounded by plush black chairs, but the focus quickly flashes to a gigantic screen in the forefront of the room.

The state-of-the-art meeting room holds an over eighty-inch monitor that utilizes IBM’s “Box X,” a futuristic software that allows viewers to study 3-D models of Lake George’s terrain, weather forecast, circulation modeling, velocity, run-off modeling and more.

Parnapy displayed several images, whose graphics were crystal clear, and ex-

plained how instrumental this technology will be in educating the public.

“Through science we can find the solutions,” said Parnapy, a fifth generation Lake George resident.

The Outreach Coordinator broke down some statistics about the lake, one of them being current salt levels. Parnapy reported Lake George is three times as salty as it was 30 years ago, and if the rate continued (8,000 metric tons/year) it could get to the point where people with hypertension could not drink lake water.

The technology allows users to see exactly how the lake reaches concerning levels, and possibly what Lake George residents are doing to contribute to these issues. Ò If something enters the lake, we can watch the circulation,” said Parnapy. “Circulation modeling show what happens to a drop of water once it enters the lake.”

This sense of ownership and the realtime views of the lakeÕ s health is what Parnapy and the FUND hope will impact the public the most.

“We are able to make the public relate to what is happening and give them solutions to protect their investment, which is Lake George,” said Parnapy. “Even if you want to make a difference, unless youÕ re

educated on it you don’t know how.”

The Center for Lake George hasn’t had their open house yet, and the new visualization technology will have its own demonstration in the upcoming months, but the FUND for Lake George has already had several parties interested in utilizing the space. Parnapy said the organization encourages anyone who wants to educate themselves more on the lakeÕ s health to call and schedule a meeting in the center. Ò This is available to anybody with a vested interest in Lake George,” said Parnapy. “There are so many things people can do on their own properties to protect the lake.”

Fishermen can utilize the graphics to point out the deepest areas of the lake.

Sailors will be able to use velocity statistics coupled with weather data to plan out their trips. Students from local schools will have the ability to see what they are learning about first hand, studying their lake with advanced graphics in intense detail.

To learn more about the FUNDÕ s new technology medium, to schedule a meeting at the Center for Lake George, or to find out what you can do to save the Lake, call 668-9700 or visit fundforlakegeorge. org.

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Lake George town officials consider rules for digital signs

By Thom Randall

thom@denpubs.com LAKE GEORGE — Following the lead of the village government, the Lake George Town Board is tackling the issue of regulating the use of electronic or digital signs.

The board heard a presentation Dec. 8 by Keith Oborne, the town’s director of planning and zoning, who said that several business are interested in erecting them Ñ and the town might want to amend their laws to regulate them.

The village enacted such electronic “readerboard” sign regulations nearly two years ago, specifying size, brightness, placement, and scrolling rate. Flashing signs and displays of graphic images are not allowed in the village.

Oborne said that with the proliferation of such signs elsewhere, it was time for Lake George to consider regulations.

“Electronic signs can be controversial — People really like them or they dislike them,” he said.

Deputy Town Supervisor Vinnie Crocitto noted that signs in town are presently regulated by the Lake George Park Commission’s existing sign code, which was drafted about 30 years ago.

“The commission’s sign code is really antiquated,” he said, noting that digital signs didn’t exist back then.

In nearby Queensbury, any type of digital or electronic display panel is prohibited by town law. But the village of Lake George hosts a number of such signs already, including at The Georgian Resort, the local Chamber of Commerce, and in Shepard Park to publicize information about upcoming events.

Crocitto, who owns a local motel, said that he wasnÕ t in favor of banning them, but he did support regulations.

“There’s a place for electronic signs,” he said.

Town Supervisor Dennis Dickinson agreed.

“Some of those signs are really offensive and others are not offensive,” he said, noting the sign displaying events at an entrance to Lake Placid.

Town officials said that it’s an appropriate time to adderss the issue of electronic signs, while work is underway updating the town comprehensive plan.

Town Board member Nancy Stannard said the chamber’s sign was reasonable, but that the town ought to avoid the garish ones, suggesting with a smile that the town bypass the “Welcome to Las Vegas” look.

Town Board member Marisa Muratori said the town’s sign regulations should provide criteria for scrutinizing signage plans on a case-by-case basis.

“Signs should be site-appropriate,” she said.

Dickinson said the topic would be addressed by the town’s Comprehensive Plan Committee, which met Dec. 17. The issue of establishing such regulations will be tackled again at the town’s regular monthly meeting, set for 6:30 p.m. Monday Jan. 12.

If the board establishes its own sign regulations, a public hearing will be held on the proposed ordinances.

The streetside sign for the Georgian Resort in Lake George includes an electronic ‘readerboard,’ digital devices which have recently gained popularity in the resort village. Recent requests to erect such signs are prompting Town of Lake George officials to consider establishing restrictions on their placement, scrolling rate, brightness, and other characteristics — to retain the local ambiance and prevent distractions to drivers.

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General information

The transfer station is open on Wednesdays from noon to 3 p.m. as well as on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jim Desourdy and his stepson have been so kind in delivering trash to the dump for those who are unable to.

The month of December will be the last month they will providing this service, so a hearty thank you is extended to them for assisting local residents.

Thurman events and gatherings

Thurman Quilting Group holds their weekly meeting at the Thurman Town Hall on Monday evenings. This week’s session will occur Dec. 22 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Light refreshments of tea or coffee will be made available. For more information, please contact Myra at 623-2633.

Thurman Baptist Church will be hosting their annual Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24. Any are welcome to attend.

Thurman Town Board meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at Thurman Town Hall. The next scheduled meeting will occur on Jan. 13. If you are interested in learning more about what is happening in our town, this is a great opportunity for you to become better acquainted with such.

The Sugar Loaf Seniors group holds their monthly meeting on the third Wednesday of the month. The next meeting will occur Jan. 15 at 5:30 p.m. A yearly membership is available for only $10. Please call Norma at 623-9425 for more information.

Thurman Fire Company holds their monthly meeting 7 p.m. on the Friday after the first whole week occurs. There is a meeting today and the next meeting will be Jan. 16. Interested volunteers are encouraged to attend.

Thurman happenings

The senior bus service to Glens Falls makes their trip twice a month on the second and fourth Friday. The next scheduled trip will occur Dec. 26. To arrange pickup, please contact Laura to ensure that you will have a ride. Please call her at 623-9281.

The next Gleanings food distribution will be held at the Town Hall, Monday, Jan. 5, 1 p.m. The Food Pantry will be available the following Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. Please bring your own bags to hold the food you pick up.

Special recognition

Happy Birthday wishes go out to Jonelle Bacon and Sue Baker on Dec. 21, Rex Reynolds JR on Dec. 23, Richard Lamphier on December 24, and Paige Fruda on Dec. 25.

Happy Anniversary wishes go out to Bill and Lisa Arnold on Dec. 22 followed by Nick and Tammy Moon on Dec. 24.

Best regards to each of you to enjoy your special day!

On a personal note

I hope you all have a very Merry holiday enjoying the time spent with family and/or friends. It is such a blessing to be able to experience the love and care of those around us. May we truly be appreciative of all that we have not just on Christmas but all year Ô round. Enjoy the holiday goodies....but donÕ t eat all the milk and cookies!

During the weekend of Nov. 22, a vehicle ran up onto the front lawn of The Richards Library in Warrensburg. The vehicle appears to have come off of Elm Street, veered onto the lawn, struck a stump of an old elm, and then proceeded to jump the wall along Library Avenue and continued into the street. Anyone with information about this incident should contact Warren County Sheriffs Department.

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Second-half surge spells success for Burghers

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thom@denpubs.com LAKE GEORGE — With a balanced attack, the Warrensburg Girls Basketball team defeated Schuylerville 42-29 in a game Dec. 8.

Warrensburg started off strong, scoring 12 points in the first quarter to Schuylerville’s four. But the Black Horses answered with 10 points in the second quarter, four more than the Burghers, to keep the game close.

In the third quarter, however, the Burghers hit high gear with a potent offense to score 17 points while utiliz-

ing a steely defense to keep Schuylerville contained to two points. Schuylerville responded with a 13-8 fourth quarter, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Burgher campaign.

Key to the Burgher’s surge was Adirondack League’s reigning MVP Erin Langworthy, who scored 15 of her game-high 20 points in the second half.

Ryley Scott, who accomplished five steals, was a pivotal player in the win, as she accomplished vital turnovers.

Britanny Frasier was also a key player, contributing 10 points and eight rebounds. Following the game, Frasier deferred credit to her peers. Ò My teammate were always there to either set a screen or pass the ball to me,” she said.

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Bolton Eagles enjoying a 5-0 start in girls basketball play

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thom@denpubs.com BOLTON — It’s a banner year at Bolton Central for sports, with teams blazing new trails of success.

The Bolton varsity girl’s basketball team has launched its 2014-15 season in the ultra-competitive Adirondack League with a 5-0 record, as of Dec. 15.

This is the first time in recent history that the team has gone this far into a season undefeated, coach Luke Schweickert said.

“This is our first start like this ever,” he said. Ò We are just trying to take things one game at a time — just trying to focus on the next game.”

Earlier this year, the Girls Soccer team took a victory-laden campaign all the way to the state Final Four — a first in history for any sport at the school. Several of those soccer players are now on the Bolton’s basketball team.

The basketball team’s fifth win was a 40-27 defeat of Hadley-Luzerne Dec. 15, led by senior guard Sarah Calzada’s 14 points. Her scoring was backed up by eight points from junior forward Erin Courchain, eight from freshman forward Maddie Pratt, seven points from senior forward Olivia Seamans, and three from sophomore guard Abbie Seamans.

Reagan Kelley led Hadley-Luzerne with 12 points.

On Dec. 12, Bolton beat the talented Fort Ann team, utilizing tenacious rebounding and steely defense.

Kaitlyn Urtz and Erin Courchaine together had 25 rebounds, a key element in the Eagles’ 4435 victory. The team’s aggressive efforts to control the ball included Olivia SeamanÕ s eight steals, pivotal in the game’s momentum shifts.

The Eagles were trailing 28-26 at the end of the third quarter, but an unyielding onslaught on both defense and offense by the Bolton players

yielded an 18-7 fourth stanza that gave them the victory.

Courchaine tallied nine points and 13 rebounds. Urtz had eight points and 12 rebounds.

Olivia Seamans contributed eight points, Sarah Calzada had eight points and five assists. Abbie Seamans added six points, and Maddie Pratt, five.

Molly Bailey of Fort Ann kept Bolton’s defense busy, scoring five 3-point shots — and a total of 15 game points, the highest total for any of the players. Four of her treys were sunk in the third quarter, giving the Cardinals a lead that Bolton had to overcome.

Coach Schweickert said Fort Ann and Hadley Luzerne were both formidable opponents.

“Both games we close throughout,” he said, noting that his players are working well together as they gain skill and team chemistry. Ò Our team has really come together.”

He said that his team has been executing plays well and distributing the ball generously.

Our players are very selfless at this point, and are our guards are getting everyone involved,” he said, adding that the teamÕ s defense has been solidifying. Ò We have also made a much better effort on the glass as well.”

Last week, Bolton cruised past two teams — Johnsburg Dec. 8 by a score of 50-13, and Whitehall Dec. 5, by a score of 49-25.

On Dec. 3 for the season opener, Bolton overcame a tenacious effort by Corinth to win the game 34-30.

Schweickert said each player, with their particular talents, has contributed to the success of the team. Ò We have great defensive contributions from Olivia and Abbie Seamans, whose unselfish team play has ignited the rest of our team,” he said. Ò Maddie Pratt, Sarah Calzada and Erin Courchaine have provided needed scoring punch while Kaitlyn Urtz has controlled the boards, leading us in rebounding.”

North Country nails down $63.4m in state funding

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com ALBANY — ‘Twas the fortnight before Christmas, when all through the state, all regions were stirring, awaiting their fate.

Their proposals were sent to Albany with care in hopes that St. Cuomo soon would be there.

Last week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo opened his toy bag and showered 10 region economic development councils across the state with $709.2 million in economic and community development funding.

The shower of gold coins came from the fourth round of the Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) initiative, a measure Cuomo spearheaded in 2011 as a way to evaluate and advise the state on which development projects should receive state funding. $63.4 MILLION Following three consecutive years of coming out on top, the North Country dropped to sixth place, locking down $63.4 million in funds.

In a prepared statement, North Country Regional Economic Development Council Co-Chair Garry Douglas said he realized it was unlikely that the region would take the top prize four years in a row.

But, he noted, the funding will put a number of key priority projects on track for 2015.

Douglas said he felt confident that Cuomo and his team will continue to work with the council on other important regional projects, particularly infrastructure and broadband.

In Cuomo’s speech prior to the awards, which came after an extended volley of praise from elected officials, the state’s chief executive said New York historically never had a strategy on how to facilitate economic development, instead relying on “scattershot” programs that “wasted a lot of money, and quite frankly, accomplished very little.”

Upstate had effectively been abandoned by past administrations, left to languish for decades, he said.

“We’re investing more in upstate New York than any state government in history.”

On top of the $274 million disseminated to the North Country over the past three years, this year’s haul brings the region to more than a third of a billion dollars of state investment in the development strategies and priorities that North Country officials have identified and targeted, noted Douglas.

THE PROJECTS Sixty-nine projects across the seven counties in the North Country region are slated to be bankrolled by the initiative.

Major local projects include: Adirondack North Country Association. $60,000 was awarded for the second phase of the Adirondack Regional Art Trail designed to Òf oster greater collaboration amongst artists, arts organizations and arts entrepreneurs to achieve broader recognition of the North Country region as a cultural destination.”

Adirondack Shakespeare Company. $37,100 to strengthen marketing and communications by hiring a full-time marketing director and assistant.

AuSable Forks Firehouse. $40,000 was given to the town of Jay to upgrade the AuSable Forks firehouse.

BOCES. $100,000 has been awarded to outposts in Clinton, Essex, Warren and Washington counties to train 30 long-term unemployed workers in lean manufacturing and other skills.

Champlain Valley Waterfront Improvements. $290,923 has been allocated to Essex County to advance priorities from the Essex and Clinton Counties Waterfront Plan. Projects are slated to include redevelopment of local waterfront revitalization programs in Crown Point and Schroon; completion of a hamlet expansion plan and construction of bike lanes in Wilmington (Clinton County, for their part, received $495,000).

Lakes to Locks. $153,000 has been granted for a geotourism marketing initiative. Funds will be used to unify and market two regions to national and international audiences and develop sustainable tourism. Initial plans for the project envision the development of several key creative units, including interpretive exhibits and digital and mobile components.

Mountain Lake PBS. $76,000 for their planned Tibetan Multimedia Performance and Arts Festival 2015 designed to enable Plattsburgh to be recognized by the international community, a measure organizers hope will bolster tourism and foster economic growth.

(They’ve also been awarded $138,015 to produce a series of bilingual marketing videos, “Adirondack Journeys,” with the North County Chamber of Commerce.)

North Country Regional Revitalization Fund. $5 million will be earmarked to establish a fund that would assist transformational redevelopment, rehabilitation, revitalization, blight clean up and develop infrastructure projects in the North Country.

Upper Jay Art Center. $49,500 has been awarded to hire a fulltime artistic director to “conceive, develop and implement the artistic vision and focus.”

Westport Town Hall. $500,000 has been allocated to renovate the

National Register of Historic Places-listed town hall and community building, which needs major renovation to address structural, accessibility and safety issues. Funds will also be used to improvement energy efficiency and “restore key historic elements.”

In addition, $35,000,000 has been allocated for “low-cost economic-development financing,” a pot of money for tax-exempt bonds reserved for maybe-eligible projects that have not been specifically highlighted.

Past funding has been awarded to the Hotel Saranac in Saranac Lake, Plattsburgh International Airport and Bombardier Transportation, also of Plattsburgh, to build railcars for New YorkÕ s MTA. However, earlier this fall, Bombardier announced 60 layoffs as a result of completing a contract with the Maryland Transit Authority.

“Clearly, the state continues to feel very good about our progress and direction,” said Douglas, highlighting the region’s renewed relationship with Albany and the strong collaboration among the seven counties that make up the North Country region.

ESSEX COUNTY DEPUTY MANAGER PRAISED The REDC program is open to developers, companies, local governments and nonprofits, all of whom can apply for a variety of state grants and tax breaks for specific projects through what the state calls “consolidated funding applications.”

During the most recent round, members of the councils traveled to Albany to make their pitches to assessment teams.

Essex County Deputy Manager Mike Mascarenas submitted applications for 11 projects and received funding for eight of them.

Projects are graded on a point system, he explained, with 80 percent of a project’s score coming from a hodgepodge of state funding opportunities consolidated into one mechanism and 20 percent coming from the council.

Mascarenas and his staff were unanimously praised by county lawmakers on Monday, Dec. 15 for their efforts.

“We’re just thrilled,” he said. “Without the support of the REDC, our communities would struggle to remain viable.”

The top performer in this year’s round of funding was the MidHudson region, which nabbed $82.8 million.

Once known as “member items,” the state’s spin on pork barrel spending was squashed during former Gov. David Paterson’s tenure. In that system, which was ended due to the state’s financial crisis, funds were distributed through budget appropriations.

For more information on the regional councils, visit regionalcouncils. ny.gov.

North Country leaders look forward to new legislative session

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com ALBANY — As the North Country’s elected officials rest up before heading to Albany next month before the start of a new legislative session, they say they’re primed to bring a North Country voice to Albany.

Essex County Board of Supervisors Chairman Randy Douglas, who is taking over the New York State Association of Towns and Counties (NYSAC), said heÕ s looking forward to taking the helm of the local government advocacy organization.

Douglas said he has singled out a number of issues important for North Country taxpayers, including an increase in funding for water and sewer infrastructure needs, lifelines for the region’s emergency services departments and relief from unfunded mandates, including capping the amount counties are required to contribute to Medicaid costs.

Also on the radar is increasing funds for indigent defense (in Essex County, those costs are scheduled to rise five percent next year) and modest social service reforms, including requiring more stringent requirements for those physically capable to do community service.

“It is a moral boost for the recipient making them realize they are worthy and capable of doing things they may not of realized they could have,” said Douglas. “They may even pick up

a trade and it just may save taxpayers money.”

After downstate municipalities chime in with their needs, NYSAC will hammer out an agenda and bring it forward.

Douglas said he has a good rapport with the region’s representatives in Albany, including Assemblyman Dan Stec, Assemblywoman Janet Duprey and Senator Betty Little.

Looking towards the Olympic region, Douglas said he looks forward to locking down funds to improve Olympic infrastructure, some of which no longer meets international standards.

GOP CONTROL In November, Republicans gained control of the state senate outright, lending to an end of their slight coalition cobbled-together with support from several breakaway Democrats. Ò IÕ m looking forward to real majority, not just a collaboration.”

Little said one of her main focuses in on tax relief, including reduction of the estate tax.

“We have to be more competitive and make it easier for people to stay in New York,” she said. Ò ThereÕ s so much more to do Ñ we have to compete with south, midwest and foreign countries.”

Little said consumers place more of an emphasis on American-made products today because of the quality. Ò We have some good manufacturers in state and all of the suppliers who supply these

things. We need to help and keep them here, grow them and provide more jobs.

The Queensbury-based rep also supports Gov. Cuomo’s two percent property tax cap.

“The general public likes the cap,” she said.

“I don’t see that being changed.”

In addition, Little said broadband development is a top priority, a measure that will help both year-round residents and seasonal visitors.

“We’re done a lot and need to finish it,” she said.

The senator hired a new legislative director and has a few ideas of her own that she would like to bring forward, including legislation to better track automobile recalls.

While the spate of legislation passed last summer dented the creeping heroin epidemic, Little also said she’s also continuing to look at measures to further address the issue.

How about the SAFE Act? With the newfound majority, Little said she sees incremental changes, including the repealing the proposed, but not yet implemented, background checks for ammunition.

People still could go to Vermont, she said.

Little cited a call from a Greenwich gun shop owner.

“What are you keeping track of?” he asked “I don’t think has any effect whatsoever,” she said.

Other elements of the legislation, like the mental health elements, are good ideas, she

said, but should be tweaked And while Republicans want to expand charter schools, the domineering issue when it comes to education here remains the Gap Elimination Adjustment. Ò We said two years ago we wanted the GEA eliminated in three years,” said Little. “We’ve got to get it done.”

Earlier this month, Stec told Essex County lawmakers he was still fighting on restoring funding for the controversial measure introduced in 2010 to help close the state’s then-$10 billion budget gap.

Critics say the reduction of school funding is unfair and punishes rural districts.

Stec said he anticipated no major changes this coming term.

“There’s no game changers,” he said. “But I will continue to nibble at the edges.”

Allocation of funds from the voter-approved Smart Schools Bond Act, a $1 billion measure to upgrade classrooms across the state, will also be discussed at the next session.

Also on deck are significant ethics reforms.

In exchange for lawmaker raises, Cuomo has floated the idea of restrictions on the personal use of campaign funds, increased control over daily stipends and other anti-corruption measures.

New lawmakers will be sworn in on Jan. 6, while CuomoÕ s second inauguration is slated for Jan. 20.

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The perfect marinade machine

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A solitary skier makes his way uphill toward Owls Head, on the backside of Giant Mountain.

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The first winter ski W

ell, I finally got out there! I’d been patiently awaiting the first ski trip of the New Year, since the beginning of Big Game season, Unfortunately, Mother Nature appeared very leery about inviting Old Man Winter back through the door.

In fact, there was less than a week of decent tracking snow, the entire hunting season.

I had not even bothered to get my skis out of the garage, until the recent storm delivered over two feet of snow across the region.

While most of the regionÕ s downhill ski centers now have adequate snowmaking capabilities, the Nordic folks still rely on nature to provide their pleasures. And what a pleasure it was.

Although the heavy snow took down a lot of trees, and de-limbed many more, while the fresh snow also served to whitewash the remaining remnants of autumn.

Despite the regular labors required of a wintry onslaught, such as shoveling, plowing, and clearing away the mess of the passing plow trucks; I decided to embrace the opportunity.

The effort required a bit of investigation in order to locate my skis, boots, poles, wax, gloves, scrapers and other essential items, but it was worth it.

The trip required me to pass over a small, nearby knob, which proved easier than expected. All appeared to be going quite well until I entered a short patch of tall pines that lined a long, fairly level ridge that borders a small swamp.

The day was fair, and yet the sky was grey as I left the house. After maneuvering across a small stream, I ascended the ridge and began plowing through the deep snow. In certain places it was nearly thigh deep, while elsewhere conditions were actually somewhat scratchy, especially in the hemlock and white pine forests.

It wasn’t so cold that trees were popping; however limbs were constantly crashing to the forest floor under the weight of the new snow.

The crashing of limbs was yet another hindrance I hadn’t even considered. In places, downed limbs obliterated the trails entirely As I transitioned from swamp level to the more open hardwoods, the snow cover became more consistent, and deeper. About halfway up the small hill, I decided to shed the skiis in favor of snowshoes. The snowbase was simply not supporting my weight, and I was struggling to climb in the wet heavy conditions.At first, the snow weighted heavy on the Ô shoes, but after cleaning them off and dousing them with a heavy dose of WD40, the going got much easier.

I climbed higher through the open hardwoods and worked my way around the eastern slope of the ridge,

where the snow pack was less than half the depth of the western exposures.

With nearly three miles of steady elevation gain behind me, I finally made my way through the frost covered spruce thickets and arrived at a small clearing atop the intended ridge. The journey had taken far longer than I had expected, and I was still facing a rather steep and trackless return trip.

Following a fast lunch, and a change back to skis, I stowed the gear into the pack and set off.

Snow cover wasn’t nearly as deep up high, and I was sheltered by a thick spruce forest. The snow pack was firmer and faster, and I made good time on the descent.

From the far edge of the ridge, I could just about see my house far in the distance. I descended through a natural chute and came out into a large open bowl, that was sprinkled with hardwood saplings.As it was beginning to grow dark, I took a fairly straight line along the edge of the bowl, where I discovered a fresh set of ski tracks leading straight down the hill.

I linked into the tracks, and picked up speed. The snow was deep, and my legs were sore but my face was crossed with a grin that spread from ear to ear.

As I raced through short sections of saplings, scattered among the towering hemlocks, I struggled to control my speed.Finally, I made it down to the flats, where I managed to cross yet another stream unscathed.A short while later, I found myself staring down two miles of rails that were fortunately tracked and packed by an untold number of snowmobiles. So, I set off once again, with heavier legs, a sore back and a wider grin. It was a great way to welcome in the new season, and to usher out the last.The following morning, I skied back into hunting camp to haul out a few loose items. The snow was deep, the woods quiet and my legs still stiff.

IÕ ve learned to welcome the winter season. In a land that remains bound by artic conditions for nearly four straight months, it is important to know how to enjoy the ice and snow.If you don’t ski, or skate, ice fish or sled, build snow forts and snow sculptures or engage in snowball fights and flights of frolic; winter will surely be the cruelest season.

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

have coined this column for more than two decades and rarely have taken the opportunity to endorse a service or product. However, I stumbled across a device this hunting season that should be under every camouflaged Christmas tree.

Those who have frequented my hunting camp know my fond affinity for food and for cooking said aforementioned food. I wear the hat of camp cook and am always dabbling with different marinades to accentuate the taste of meats and fish and looking for methods to tenderize wild game meat.

This season, I had the opportunity to try out a product called the Marinade Express and I have absolutely no reservations recommending it to outdoorsmen or any cooking aficionado. The product uses a specially formulated process called “vacuum tumbling” to open cellular structures in meat and fish and quickly and efficiently infuse foods with marinade.

The result is super tasting food with amazing tenderness. The machine is also super easy to use. Simply load the provided drum with your favorite wild game meat, fish, poultry, vegetables or a combination of these; add your favorite marinade, screw on the lid and the machine does the rest.

A small hose is inserted into the drum and the air is vacuumed out, drawing the marinade through the food. The drum and the food therein is then spun by the Marinade Express. A divider inside the drum constantly rotates the contents through the marinade. Most foods Ñ even roasts Ñ are ready to cook in 20 minutes or less. Gone are the days of using a meat mallet to tenderize and then soaking foods in marinade for a day or more.

At the same time, because meat, fish and poultry gain moisture through the process, cooking time is reduced by up to 20 percent. It even extends the shelf life of foods by eliminating nearly all bacteria that can cause spoilage and foodborne illness. Meat and fish can be infused with marinade, packaged and frozen for meals at a later date.

Fellow outdoor writer Tom Schlichter, who is helping market the Marinade Express, recently contacted me to say that the product — when used in combination with MX Marinades sold by the same company — reduces the amount of mercury in fish by up to 50 percent. That is great news for anglers who fish in designated waters that contain an advisory on mercury levels.

The state cautions anglers not to eat more than one meal a month of fish caught from waterbodies such as Schroon Lake and Lake Champlain, for example. Marinating fish in the Marinade Express, combined with the specially formulated MX Marinades — reduces the health risk associated with eating fish from these bodies of water. Ò WeÕ ve been working on a solution to reduce high levels of mercury in seafood like cod, tuna, swordfish and freshwater favorites like walleye, trout and catfish,” said Marinade Express company president, Dan Neumann.

“We partnered with the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and Dr. John Ejnik during an extensive four-year research program and are now happy to announce the results: Not only does the Marinade Express significantly reduce mercury in fish - it does so using natural ingredients.”

The removal of methylmercury from fish is accomplished by adding select ingredients to the MX Marinade formulas, which are mixed in water and placed in the drum of the Marinade Express. These ingredients bond with mercury and wash out during the rotation of the drum. In all, there are over 20 flavors of MX Marinade to choose from. My personal favorite is the teriyaki.

The Marinade Express retails for $299 and comes with a 10-pound drum and includes a starter pack of MX Marinades. Additional marinade packets as well as a larger 20-pound “chefs drum” that can tumble bigger portions such as a whole turkey or large roast are available for an additional cost.

The unit is available for sale at Amazon.com, Shopperschoice.com or at marinadeexpress.com, where you can also find recipes and see the Marinade Express in action. The machine was a great addition to my cooking arsenal this season at hunting camp. I am sure the outdoorsman in your family will feel the same.

John Gereau is managing editor of Denton Publications and an avid outdoorsman.

Contact him at johng@denpubs.com.

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Attention of the Bidders Warrensburg NY 12885, 2:00 PM EST, on Tues- F.W. Dodge-McGraw Hill Road, duplicate as set forth in of the school district. is called to the requireuntil 3:00 P.M., local day, January 6, 2015. the Instructions to Bid- A Bid Bond or Certified 6 Wembley Court, Al- Albany, NY, 518-463time, on Tuesday, Jan- The Instructions to Bid- bany, NY 12205 2192, upon payment of ders and enclosed in an Check made payable to ments as to the conditions of employment and uary 27, 2015 at which ders, Form of Proposal, Eastern Contractors As- a deposit of $ 50 for envelope bearing on its the Owner in the amount time they will be publicly General Conditions, sociation, 6 Airline each complete set and a face the name and ad- of five percent (5%) of minimum wage rates to opened and read aloud.

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