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This Week A Cowboy New Year’s

LAKE PLACID Ñ A New Years Eve celebration of different food from around the globe featuring will take place at 5 p.m. and late night happy hour from 10 p.m. through the New Year at the Cowboy Restaurant in Lake Placid. Complimentary glass of champagne served at midnight. It will feature a late night happy hour with drink and food specials with a complimentary glass of champagne to ring in the New Year. The Cowboy will also have live music from a local band County Line during the first part of the evening and then late night live music from Jacks and Heroes. For further information please contact Vicky Breyette 837-5069 or email adkvic@gmail.com.

County approves budget By Keith Lobdell keith@denpubs.com

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ After a day of searching for cuts and compromise, members of the Essex County Board of Supervisors authorized a 2014 spending plan that comes with an $18,659,280 taxpayer impact on Dec. 17. Members of the board voted 10-8, or 1,758 to 1,163 in weighted voting, to approve the 2014 spending plan with a tax levy that represents a 13.35-percent increase over the 2013 levy of $16,461,016. The board voted earlier this month to override the New York State tax levy cap. The final numbers were down from the 15.16-percent levy increase proposed by County Manager Daniel Palmer as part of a five year plan to get the county back to a balanced budget. Ò This budget still puts us in a five year recovery plan and is clearly a step in the right direction to get to a balanced budget,Ó Palmer said. Ò I know that you cannot hold this board to a five year plan in the future, but the plan serves as a template to get to balance.Ó

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A house in Keene Valley set for the Christmas season with numerous decorations and lights. Photo by Keith Lobdell

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AFES students use memory tree to help toy drive By Keith Lobdell keith@denpubs.com

Au SABLE FORKS Ñ A trio of sixth grade students at AuSable Forks Elementary School wanted to make sure that children in their community were the recipients of a present this Christmas. The students, Luis Perez, Dillon Goodrow and Autumn LaBrake, recently presented a check for $196 to Cindy Murphy of the M&M Diner in Au Sable Forks to go towards the annual Jay and Black Brook

town toy drive. The students made the money by selling wooden Christmas tree ornaments to their peers at the school. AFES principal Ginene Mason said the tree was set up as a memory tree two years ago. CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

Right: Luis Perez, Dillon Goodrow and Autumn LaBrake present a check to Cynthia Murphy, second from right, for the annual Jay and Black Brook toy drive. Photo provided/Ginene Mason

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TFCU Earns Crystal Loyalty Award TICONDEROGA Ñ The Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union (TFCU) takes great pride in receiving a Crystal Loyalty Award for member loyalty from the Raddon Financial Group (RFG). TFCU is among the top ranked credit unions in member loyalty in 2012, in fact TFCU is one of six credit unions in the country to receive this honor. The Crystal Loyalty Award is designed to recognize credit unions for achieving a top five ranking based on overall member satisfaction, future loan and deposit purchase intent and likelihood to recommend the credit union. Each year, more than 200 credit unions are evaluated for the Crystal Loyalty Award through RaddonÕ s survey programs.

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Winterfest event to be held by Adirondack Mountain Club LAKE PLACID Ñ The Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) is pleased to announce it will be hosting Winterfest, part of National Winter Trails Day on Saturday, Jan. 11, at the Heart Lake Program Center in Lake Placid, New York. ADKÕ s Winterfest is a free, family friendly event with the goal of helping participants discover the many forms of winter recreation. Visitors can check out and participate in winter activities, demo gear such as snowshoes and skis, enjoy live music, food and more. Winterfest will include telemark

lessons, ski waxing clinics, Nordic ski workshops, guided snowshoe hikes, ice skating, curling, a kidÕ s activity area, family scavenger hunt, and more. Local retailers and national gear vendors will have tents with equipment to demo and purchase. This event begins at 10am and continues through the evening. Winter Trails Day is a nation-wide, family friendly event, allowing children and adults the opportunity to try snowshoeing and cross country skiing for free, with the goal of

Decorating contest winners announced

News in Brief Noms sought for Wall of Distinction

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The winners of the 2013 Arthur G. Hooper Holiday Decorating contest, sponsored by the Elizabethtown Social Center, are as follows: In Elizabethtown/New Russia, Bill and Wendy Doherty (Park St) won the Spirit of Christmas award; Matt and Susie DrewÕ s (Noble Terrace) decorations were Most Beautiful; and Kevin and Casey Martin (BrainardÕ s Forge Rd) won in the Most Original category. In Lewis, Isabelle and Eugene Cassavaugh (Hulbert Rd) won the Spirit of Christmas award; Amy ChapukÕ s (Rt 9) decorations were Most Beautiful; and Kevin and Mary Jacques (Wells Hill Rd) won in the Most Original category. Honorable Mentions go to Kenny and Chris Whittemore (Rt 9); TJ and Amanda Pulsifer (Muzzy Rd); and Wanda and Steve Duso (Rt 9). The judges had an especially hard time selecting winners in Lewis this year. Many homes were decorated very nicely and the Social Center highly recommends a drive through. Each category winner will have their names engraved on a permanent plaque that hangs in the Social Center.

Writing workshop scheduled

WADHAMS Ñ Join writers and visual artists Mary Beth Coudal and Kathryn Cramer for a two-hour writing and art workshop at the Art Farm in Wadhams Friday, Dec. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. Writers and artists will write about the previous year and look forward to the coming year with creative writing prompts. There will be time to make collage art with images and continue the creative momentum for the new year. All levels of writers and crafters are welcome; the workshop is perfect for the beginning or experienced writer or artist. Register at eventbrite.com/e/new-years-resolutions-tickets-9644568163. Rate is $25 until the day of, for a light dinner or refreshments. For more, call Coudal at 646-678-0832 or bootcamp4writers@gmail.com.

WESTPORT Ñ The Westport Central School Wall of Distinction Committee is excepting nominations for individuals to be considered for induction. Nominations should be submitted to Superintendent John Gallagher, 25 Sisco St., Westport, N.Y. 12993, by Jan. 24. Criteria to be considered includes, but not limited to: Outstanding contribution(s) to Westport Central School; Outstanding contribution(s) to society; Outstanding career; Participation and/or leadership in community activities; Candidate must have attended Westport Central School and have been out of school a minimum of ten years before eligibility of induction; Nominations for former or existing staff members who meet criteria 1-5 and who have served a minimum of five years at the district will also be considered. Nomination forms are available on the DistrictÕ s website westportcs.org or by contacting the District Office at 9628244.

Jumping, fireworks

LAKE PLACID — There will be a fireworks display Sunday, Dec. 29, over the Olympic Jumping Complex, in Lake Placid. The display, scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., is a part of the eveningÕ s ski jump competition, which gets underway at 6 p.m. with action off the K20, K48 and K90 ski jumps. Several jumpers will participate in an exhibition jump off both the K20 and K48 jumps, before the three round competition gets underway on the famed 90 meter ski jump. Admission to the ski jumping event, followed by the fireworks, is $16 for adults, $10 for juniors and seniors, with children six and under free. Admission is also free with the purchase of the Olympic Sites Passport. For more information about this event and all of the events taking place on ORDAÕ s Olympic venues, log onto whitefacelakeplacid. com.

helping participants discover these winter sports and their many benefits. ADKÕ s Winterfest activities will be offered free of charge to the public thanks to the generosity of sponsors and partnering organizations. For more information about our programs, directions or questions about membership, contact ADK North Country office in Lake Placid at 523-3441 or visit our website at adk. org.

Town board meeting changed

WESTPORT Ñ The Westport Town Board Meeting on Dec. 24 has been changed to Monday, Dec. 30 at 3 p.m.

Social center to host writers group

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The Elizabethtown Social Center will sponsor a writers group coordinated by Westport author Sandra Weber. The group will be held on the second and fourth Thursdays in January, February and March at 1 p.m. and is open to all skill levels, ages, and interests. Group members will offer supportive and constructive criticism to each other Õ s writing efforts and exchange information about writing, publishing, and writer events in the area. The group is open to a wide variety of genre, including short story, novel chapters, poetry, essays, nonfiction book chapters, newsletters, newspaper/magazine articles, and childrenÕ s stories or simply recording your memories for your family. The main requirement in the group is that members have a desire to support writers and the creative process. Writing or sharing writing with the group is not required, just an enjoyment of learning about writing and offering encouragement to writers. For those who are (or want to be) writers, it is an opportunity to get feedback, meet other writers, improve your skills, and learn more about publishing. Weber is an independent scholar with a focus on Adirondack Mountain region and womenÕ s history. She has published nine books, including Ò Adirondack Roots: Stories of Hiking,Ó Ò History and Women,Ó Ò Breaking Trail: Remarkable Women of the Adirondacks with co-author, Peggy Lynn,Ó and, Ò The Finest Square Mile: Mount Jo and Heart Lake.Ó She has also penned four childrenÕ s books and numerous magazine articles. For more information about the group, please contact the Social Center at 873-6408 or info@elizabethtownsocialcenter. org.

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Finally, the state smiles on the Adirondacks

or many years, it seemed those of us living in Northern New York could not catch a break. ItÕ s hard enough when we leave the area and people ask us where we are from. The response, Ò Northern New York,Ó is always followed by, Ò Albany?Ó Ò Syracuse?Ó Ò Buffalo?Ó Ò ?Ó Seriously, there actually was a national television reporter who would refer to Weschester County as Northern New York. It felt lawmakers saw the state in the same light. Millions and billions of dollars would flow like honey to everywhere but here, the Adirondacks. The rest of the state would evolve while the Adirondacks remained sheltered to all but a select few. Fortunately, one of those select few now wears the mantle of Governor, Andrew Cuomo. Since his election just over three years ago, the state funding pipeline has been expanded to include the North Country and the Adirondacks. The most recent example is the North Country Economic Development Council receiving $81.3 million in state funding to help with projects that will drive the economy of the region. Saranac Lake, which has been an Adirondack playground for Cuomo, received a generous share of the funding, with $5 million for the renovation of the Hotel Saranac and $2 million for the construction of a new resort and waterfront restaurant at the former Lake Flower Hotel. Bionique Testing Laboratories received $650,000 for expansion at its Lake Clear facility, adding 10,000 square feet for laboratories, storage and conference rooms; and the Pendragon Theatre in Saranac Lake received $3,360 for the hiring of a seasonal intern. Mayor Clyde Rabideau said Cuomo spoke highly of the area: Ò He really grew to love the area, knows what we are about and knows what we need.Ó It wasnÕ t just Saranac Lake. In Tupper Lake, the Wild Center received $250,000 to support Phase 2 of its Wild Walk. A pair of North Country movie theaters in Indian Lake and Au Sable Forks received funding necessary to make the transition to digital projection technology in order to stay in business. The Adirondack North Country Association received $59,200 for the Adirondack Regional Arts Trail. Towns and municipalities received funding for infrastruc-

ture projects and green energy alternatives. Two days later, the towns of Indian Lake, Long Lake, Minerva, Newcomb and North Hudson celebrated the land classification decisions made by the Adirondack Park Agency which would allow for snowmobile and hiking trail connectivity between the five towns and chances for economic growth. Cuomo was also at the forefront of this movement, bringing parties on the government, conservation and environmental sides of the issue to the table to come up with a land classification that would be acceptable to all sides. The state also showed strong support for the passage of Propositions 4 and 5, which both benefit the economy of the Adirondack Park. These are the most recent examples, but the biggest may still be the GovernorÕ s reaction to the North Country following Tropical Storm Irene. Cuomo was in the North Country two days after the storm cut its way through our region, devastating towns, destroying homes and uprooting families. His message remained constant: Ò We will rebuild better than before.Ó Since, the Cuomo administration has helped to fill the gap for the North Country, securing funding to rebuild both the Keene and Upper Jay Fire Houses and covering the remaining 25 percent in funding for FEMA property buyouts. We can sit here and hope that if it were any other governor, things would have been the same. But, we never saw David Patterson or Eliot Spitzer in the North Country. George Pataki, now an Essex resident, was the last governor before Cuomo to come to the area with any frequency, but not like this. Not all of his decisions have found favor here. The SAFE Act is a real bone of contention with a majority of North Country residents, many of whom are dependent upon or are themselves sportsmen. Local political leaders are split on the tax levy cap. Conservative groups find his push for equal marriage rights upsetting. However, with Andrew Cuomo in office, the state has often smiled upon the people of the North Country and the Adirondacks. As he prepares for what will most likely be a re-election bid as whispers of higher office float around him, we can only hope it remains this way for a long time to come. Ñ

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Ring in the New Year 2014

he year 2013 seemed to spring and fallÕ s devastating flash by in the blink of tornadoes. The West Coast saw eye. While itÕ s hard to some of the worst brush fires in believe weÕ re in the last week recent years in which not only of the year, itÕ s time to face facts property was destroyed on a because like it or not, 2014 is massive scale, but also tragicalstaring us in the face. The pace ly claimed the lives of numerof life these days seems to have ous firefighters and residents. accelerated the calendar. TechWe continued to see senseless nology was supposed to give us shootings at schools and public Dan Alexander more time but oddly enough, it places that continued to fuel Thoughts from has done the opposite, keeping discussions on bullying, metal us so occupied that times flies. health, and gun legislation Behind the Pressline I have mixed feelings when which has resulted in growing it comes to turning the page on purchases of guns, assault rifles 2013 but each new year brings new hope, op- and ammunition. We also witnessed the tertimism and a sense of new beginnings. 2013 rorist bombing during the Boston Marathon had its moments of ups and downs. It was and the extended search for the perpetrators. oddly very different than 2012, but yet in The world came together recently to celeother ways, continued with unresolved issues brate the life of Nelson Mandela and also earcarried over from the previous year. lier in the year to witness resignation of one The year closed on a positive note with our pope and the election of a new PeopleÕ s Pope, government bodies finally agreeing on a twoone who is changing the Papacy and putting year federal budget plan that received bipar- a renewed sense of faith in the hearts of many. tisan support. Congressman Ryan (R-WI) and At the same time, the world seems no safer as Senator Murray (D-WA) put partisan politics a number of hotspots around the globe could aside and found a way to address their party ignite at any time. philosophical differences and focused on the We are also witnessing a new player in the common ground on which they could both exploration of space as China lands a rover agree. Our government was facing another on the moon and has announced ambitious debt limit showdown in February, so we must plans to surpass the previous exploits of the consider it an encouraging sign that an agree- United States. Time will tell if this nation is ment was reached by these long-time bicker- challenged by this competition or if we are ing political parties averting another possible no longer motivated to lead the world in adshutdown of the federal government like we vancements of science and exploration. experienced in the fall. If weÕ ve learned nothOur world and the nation will continue to ing over the last few years, it is that nothing be affected by major events but its how we beneficial gets accomplished when the two choose to deal with these events that defines sides dig in their heels and lob grenades at who we are as a people. How we support each each other. other and deal with the effects of these events 2013 also left us hanging. The economy makes all the difference. We can only hope hasnÕ t shown any true clear direction towards and pray that we can begin to address many recovery or recession. The stock market con- of these issues that cry out for resolution, cotinues to soar upwards and gasoline prices operation, understanding and compromise, continue to ebb and flow showing no ratio- especially when it comes to school shootings nal signs of why. Health care hasnÕ t gotten and the senseless taking of lives. any cheaper. Many Americans have lost their On behalf of all of us at Denton Publicahealth insurance and there still appears to be tions and New Market Press, we sincerely as much ranker over where the Affordable hope your 2014 is full of prosperity and joy Health Care Act will take the nation, as its for you, your family, your community, our rollout has been fraught with many problems. country and this small planet we share and Many among our countrymen are still left call home. recovering from Hurricane SandyÕ s 2012 efDan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton fects on the East Coast while other parts of Publications. He may be reached at dan@denpubs. the country continue to recover from the com.

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Thanks for pantry help To the Valley News: The Westport Food Shelf was started over 25 years ago by the ecumenical efforts of the Westport Federated Church and St. Philip Neri Catholic Community. We were brought together for the purpose of assisting families or individuals in need of immediate and temporary assistance. We started with a small stipend from Father Nugent himself and the Federated Church had a small fund that could be used. As needed, I would stop at the local (Grand Union at the time) store for groceries, spending on what families needed. There was always the collection of canned goods and boxed items that were very useful. Our Thanksgiving service together was always beneficial, providing both food items and money to keep us going. We were given food from Ò government surplusÓ for a few years and then made aware of the Northeastern Regional Food Bank in Latham. We applied to them and were given a very generous grant of $1,600. It has since been cut to $600. Our monies and food come from organizations. The Federated Church women, Dogwood Bakery, Camp Dudley, the Elizabethtown and Westport Garden Club, LadyÕ s Bridge Group, the BishopÕ s fund, the Masons, postal workers, the Boy Scouts plus many private individuals. We have received two grants for $500 each through the food bank and one person here in Westport gave $100 to the food bank on our behalf. The students and staff of Westport Central School are not to be left out. They are very generous and these food items and monies get us through the winter, and I know this all comes from you. We average about 15 families a month, more during the holidays and less in the summer. We give out 16 to 18 large turkey baskets at Thanksgiving and more at Christmas along with some clothes (hats, mittens, etc.) to certain families. Most of this is donated, we usually only have the expense of the turkeys and some condiments that we purchase. I have found this community to be very generous. When the people of this town know there is a need help comes from the strangest places. We are truly blessed to have people that have a real concern for those in need. I have never tried to hoard food and there have been times when we have gotten pretty low, but there is always enough so we never turn anyone away empty handed. Our group of workers are Rick and Susan Frisbie, Tammy

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Thanks to tournament To the Valley News: With deep appreciation, I am writing on behalf of the Third Age Adult Day programs in Saranac Lake and Elizabethtown to thank the Third Annual AlzheimerÕ s Awareness Basketball tournament for donating all the proceeds from the tournament to the Third Age programs of Essex County. These proceeds help fund the supervisors social day programs which provide services to the elderly residents of our county. The program offers a safe, secure environment where our older citizens can come for socialization as well as provide respite for their caregivers. A special thank you goes to John Konowitz who organized this event, Paul Buehler and Jared Lambert who assisted with the Elizabethtown games and Bill Larrow and Brian Cross who helped with the Moriah games. Thank you also to all the referees who donated their time to the tournament as well as the many, many individuals and businesses who gave donations. Kathy Scott Program manager Third Age Adult Day Program

Grateful for help To the Valley News: The Elizabethtown Thrift Shop, located upstairs at the Deer Õ s Head Restaurant, benefits the community in many ways. It provides good, quality items to reuse and recycle. It helps us motivate ourselves to clean out our closets on occasion. The shop provides a source of volunteerism for many in our communities and also supports our four local churches: The United Congregational Church, The Church of the Good Shepherd, St. ElizabethÕ s, and The First Congregational Church of Lewis. All our profits got to these churches monthly. ACAP, WIC and the Food Shelf also support our efforts.

budget is one year at a Continued from page 1 time,Ó DougThe following is a roll call of how each member of the las said. Ò I Essex County Board of Supervisors voted on the 2014 Palmer said the plan am not crazy budget: was defined as needed by about a five Supervisor, town (weighted count) - vote the state ComptrollerÕ s year plan. Gerald Morrow, Chesterﬁ eld (196) yes office, whose recent auHopefully, we Charles Harrington, Crown Point (162) - yes dit said that county had will see an Margaret Bartley, Elizabethtown (95) - yes been too reliant on fund increase with Sharon Boisen, Essex (55) - no balance in past budgets. the sales tax Randy Douglas, Jay (202) no Ò This increase is rerevenue that Bill Ferebee, Keene (90) - no ally the difference in can help us David Blades, Lewis (111) yes the use of fund balance with that.Ó Sue Montgomery-Corey, Minerva (65) - no by the county,Ó Palmer Lewis SuTom Scozzafava, Moriah (355) no said. Ò We used $6.8 milpervisor DaGeorge Canon, Newcomb (35) - yes lion in fund balance last vid Blades, Roby Politi, North Elba (520) - yes year and we did not have who voted in Ronald Moore, North Hudson (20) - yes that amount this year. We favor of the Michael Marnell, Schroon (133) - no used $3 million, but that budget, said Charles Whitson, St. Armand (126) - yes change alone leaves a he did have Debra Malaney, Ticonderoga (387) yes $3.8 million hole.Ó some reservaDan Connell, Westport (106) - yes Supervisors voted to tions. Ed Hatch, Willsboro (162) no cut the funding of a gradÒ I would Randy Preston, Wilmington (101) - no er to the tune of $230,000 like to have TOTAL: 1,758 in favor (10 supervisors); 1,163 against as part of decreasing the seen it a little (8 supervisors) levy. more reduced, Ò The grader purchase maybe into is something that may be the single digout through the five year Ò I would like to have seen this its,Ó Blades plan,Ó Palmer said. Ò We have a budget come in with an eight or said. Ò I know what the comptrol1974 and 1999 grader and we can nine percent tax levy increase and ler said in the recent audit and my potentially get five more years I thought it was doable,Ó Scozzafconcern was not using additional out of both.Ó ava said. Ò There was a lot of good fund balance. There are things Contract agency funding was discussion and a lot of good de- that may still be looked at into reduced $74,479 for 2014, putting bate this year. A lot of hard work January which will help reduce those agencies back at 2013 fund- was done by the budget sub-comthe expenditures going forward.Ó ing levels. The only contract agenmittee.Ó Douglas agreed that the board cy that received an increase was Scozzafava unsuccessfully is facing tough choices in trying to the Essex County Soil and Water made motions to remove funding get back to a balanced approach. Conservation District ($11,123). for a bridge bond and for some Ò It is unfortunate that we The board also cut $16,000 to capital projects. have used so much fund balance the Department of Public Works Ò The bridge bonding is not due and that had an impact on us,Ó which was used for hiring a sec- until 2015 and the $1.9 million he said. Ò We have several years ond operator, or Ò wing man,Ó in in capital projects is something with no increases and if we had vehicles for plowing roads. that should have been looked at just done a one or 1.5 percent inThe board did increase the budmore,Ó Scozzafava said. crease in those years we would be get for the office of the Clerk to The Moriah Supervisor also alright. It is now my job as chairthe Board by $12,865. said he was not comfortable with man to reach out and find ways When the final vote was cast, doing a budget on a five year to lessen the unfunded mandate none of the Supervisors holding plan. burdens, increase our revenues key leadership positions voted in Ò It sounds nice but the bottom and do more with less. We have favor of the budget as chairman line is you cannot tie up another put a lot of work into this already Randy Douglas of Jay, Vice ChairboardÕ s hands with this because and we have done some things man Bill Ferebee of Keene and the budget is a one year docuto get spending down, but when Finance Committee Chair and ment,Ó Scozzafava said. Ò There you add things like Medicaid, Budget Liaison Officer Tom Scozare going to be incentives starting which is a huge part of our budzafava of Moriah all voted against next year to meet the tax levy cap get, we are limited in what we can the plan. which makes it a brand new ball- do. Without Medicaid, we would Ò I was not happy with the regame. It sounds nice politically, be talking about tax cuts.Ó sult,Ó Douglas said Ò I was lookbut realistically, I do not see a five The levy combined with curing at nothing more than a five year plan surviving.Ó rent assessment values will reprepercent increase, but this is what Ò You canÕ t tie a future boards sent a $2.82 per $1,000 of assessed the board decided on and we will hands to any decisions when all property value tax rate. move forward from here.Ó we have control over with the

Once in a while someone not involved with the Thrift Shop steps forward and makes a donation from the heart. We have needed another stair railing as many of our volunteers and customers are elderly. Contractor Todd Stevens was asked to give us a bid to install a railing. Not only did Todd donate all the materials but labor as well to put up the new railing. A big thank you and crew of Stevens Construction. They exemplify what it means to give from the heart. Again Thank You to all our volunteers and customers. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Gay Olcott Secretary Elizabethtown Thrift Shop

Toy drive success To the Valley News: Each year Families First reaches out to community agencies and our donors to help adopt kids for our Christmas Gift Giving Program, for families who need assistance making sure that every child has a gift to open at Christmas with 100 percent of the gifts and cash that is donated goes directly to the families! This year we were able to ensure that 186 kids in Essex County received that help. Some of the folks that we partnered with included; Adirondack Bank of Lake Placid, Fitness Revolution of Lake Placid, Mountain Lakes Services of Port Henry, GAP of Lake Placid, Denton Publications of Elizabethtown, Willsboro Methodist Church, Chazy-Westport Communications, Northwoods School of Lake Placid, St. ElizabethÕ s Church of Elizabethtown, DSS in Elizabethtown, Church of the Good Shepard in Elizabethtown, The ladies of the Church of Latter Day Saints, as well as numerous individuals including Board and Staff members of Families First. When families pick up their gifts they are offered the opportunity to write a thank you note to the anonymous donor who adopted their family. Almost all gladly do so and we forward them on to the donors, who tell us they greatly appreciate the thanks! We would like to express a huge, heart-felt thanks to all of our donors in support of this wonderful event. JoAnne M. Caswell Executive Director Families First in Essex County, Inc.

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Ornaments created by AFES students and faculty hang on the school tree. Photo provided

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Continued from page 1 Ò We lost a student a couple of years ago around Thanksgiving and together we came up with the idea of a memory tree,Ó Mason said. Ò The project has been championed by the kids ever since.Ó Mason said that Perez, Goodrow and LaBrake were the three students who helped lead the fundraiser. Ò They are three very active kids that do some wonderful things at school,Ó she said. Ò We wanted to keep the fundraising local so we decided to give to the local toy drive. Once the money was collected, the kids and I walked it over and presented the check to Cindy.Ó They received help from Forrence Or-

chards, the family-owned nursery who donated the applewood to make the ornaments. The wood was then cut by members of Rick RondeauÕ s high school technology class. Teachers, led by fifth grade instructor Tammy Forrence, teacher coordinator for the project whose family owns the orchard, helped decorate the ornaments to represent the colleges that had been adopted by each classroom for the school year. Ò She does a lot of hard work to help design and make the ornaments,Ó Mason said. The ornaments were then sold to students in the school and were hung on the tree through Dec. 20, when the students took them home prior to the Christmas break.

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Inaugural SnoCade event planned for President’s Day weekend in Indian Lake INDIAN LAKE Ñ Time to think about winter fun in Indian Lake Ñ the town that is at the hub of miles of snowmobile trails is starting the inaugural SnoCade during presidentÕ s week, Feb. 14-23. During this fun event, the 29th Indian Lake Winter Fest will be expanded, making the three hamlets of Blue Mountain Lake, Sabael and Indian Lake the center of fun for all things related to Ò making tracks.Ó As it has been for nearly three decades in Indian Lake, the festivities will begin with an assortment of winter fun --The Annual Winterfest Parade will kick it off, followed by numerous indoor and outdoor activities i.e., two-day Winter Wonderland Craft Show and Tricky Tray, FiremenÕ s Break-

fast, the popular torchlight skiing with fireworks and more. There will be events to appeal to every member of the family from snowshoe softball, snow horseshoes, snowmobile rides to snowshoe hikes, along with fun indoor events like a Circus, Snowmobile Vendors, Flea and Swap Market. To name a few additional events for this year: Indian Lake Library will expand its normal activities to include children crafts; the Department of Environmental Conservation (along with the Indian Lake Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Fire Department) will have a demonstration of ice rescue; Snowmobile radar timing; Stand-up Comedy and Live Music at the Theatre; and the snowmobile hill climb. There will be many adven-

Obituaries CHARLES "CHUCK" SURHOFF MAY 21, 1916- DEC 04, 2013 KEENE?Charles "Chuck" gratulations from the Town Surhoff, 97, of Keene died of Keene and Governor CuoWednesday, Dec. 4, 2013 at mo. the Elizabethtown CommuChuck was predeceased by nity Hospital in Elizabethhis wife, Marge Surhoff and town. He was born in his daughter Cindy Surhoff Rochester, NY on May 21, Rand. He is survived by his 1916 to Charles H. and Susie stepchildren Geri Robinson E. Surhoff. and her husband Gary of Chuck moved to Keene in Spring Hill, Florida, Jacque1948 and bought and manline Beatty and her husband aged the cabins and gas staBob of East Meadow, NY, tion where the new Keene Maggie Sheldon and her husFire House now stands. He band Dan of Keene Valley, sold the property in 1955 and NY and Edward Denning worked as a master tool and and his wife Elizabeth of East die maker for 30 years in Meadow, NY. Chuck also Plattsburgh and Lake Placid. had 10 grandchildren, 6 great Chuck was very active in his grandchildren and many community. He served severnieces and nephews. al terms on the Keene CenA Memorial Service to celetral School Board and was albrate his life will be held at so a Trustee of the Keene the Keene Valley CongregaValley Congregational tional Church at the conveChurch. One other source of nience family. In lieu of pride and accomplishment flowers, donations may be was the establishment of the sent to the Keene Fire DeKeene Fire Department. He partment, P.O. Box 136, was one of the original charKeene, NY 12942. ter members of the DepartArrangements have been enment. With a borrowed truck trusted to W.M. Marvin's Fufrom the Keene Valley Fire neral Home in ElizaberthDepartment and some rakes town. and hoses, the Keene Fire DeOnline condolences may be partment was founded in offered by visiting 1952 due to the efforts of www.wmmarvins.com these men. It was a proud There will be a memorial serday for Chuck this past June vice held 11:00 AM January to see the opening and dedi4, 2014 at the Keene Valley cation of the new Keene Fire Congregational Church in Department and receive conKeene Valley.

tures, one of these will be the SnoCade Scavenger Hunt. Participants will register for $3 and have a week (February 14 to 22 participants) to capture an assortment of 10 pictures. Raconteurs will be competing for the $50 PineÕ s Hardware Store Grand Prize. Not to mention the thrill of being able to say: Ò Been there, took the picture,Ó as adventurers travel through the three hamlets of Indian Lake. SnoCade is the celebration

of snowmobiling and winter activities in the Adirondacks, centered in Indian Lake. The event takes place during PresidentÕ s Week in February (in 2014 it is Feb. 14 to 23) with many snowmobiling and nonsnowmobiling events (tours, races, kiddie tracks, concerts, dining, star gazing and comedy shows to name a few). It is the time to Ò make tracksÓ to Indian Lake. Check the calendar of events, join in fun and find us at facebook.com/snocade!

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PLATTSBURGH Ñ Each year, Americans across the country answer that question by coming together on the King Holiday to serve their neighbors and communities. The MLK Day of Service is a part of Ò http://www.serve.gov/Ó United We Serve, the PresidentÕ s national call to service initiative. It calls for Americans from all walks of life to work together to provide solutions to the most pressing national problems. The application to apply can be found at www.unitedwayadk.org, under the News Releases Tab, or call 563-0028.

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Pendragon Theatre seeks thespians to audtion for summer performances SARANAC LAKE Ñ Pendragon is seeking actors for its summer 2014 season of plays. Actors may audition for more than one play and will be asked to read scenes from the plays. Sides and a breakdown of the roles will be available at the theatre after Dec. 25. Call backs, if needed, will be held on the evening of Jan. 5. The possible productions to audition for include: •“Harvey,” written by Mary Chase and directed by Jordan Hornstein, is the comedic tale of Elwood and his imaginary friend Harvey, the giant rabbit. Auditions will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan 4. (rehearsals/performances July-mid August) •“Red,” written by John Logan and directed by Kim Bouchard, is an account of the famous abstract artist Mark Rothko and his assistant Ken. Auditions will be held from

2 to 4 p.m. on Jan 4. (rehearsals/performances May 18-mid July) •“Man of La Mancha,” written by Dale Wasserman, with lyrics by Joe Darion, music by Mitch Leigh and directed by Executive Artistic Director Karen Lordi-Kirkham, a play within a play which tells the tale of Don Quixote through Cervantes and other prisoners awaiting a hearing during the Spanish Inquisition. Auditions will be held from5 to 7 p.m. on Jan. 4. Actors should come ready to sing a prepared song. Please bring sheet music. (rehearsals/performances June 8-beginning of August) •“The Little Prince,” directed by Matt Sorensen, is the story of a young boyÕ s visit to the planet Earth. He comes upon a stranded aviator, and befriends him by telling stories of his escapades on other planets, ultimately bringing out the child in him. Auditions will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. on Jan. 5. (rehearsals begin early April and performances play through the summer) •“Death of a Salesman,” directed by Bonnie B. Brewer, is a classic piece of American drama by Arthur Miller which follows the story of a businessman named Willy Loman. Auditions will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Jan. 5. (Opens in late August and tours through December to regional schools) For more information call 891-1854 or email info@pendragontheatre.org.

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Your complete source of things to see and do New Year’s celebration Friday, Dec. 20

ELIZABETHTOWN — Advent Noontime Meditations, United Church of Christ, 7580 Court Street, 12:15 p.m. ELLENBURG — Turbo Kick class, Ellenburg Town Hall, 13 Brandy Brook Road, $7. 6- 6:45 p.m. ELLENBURG — Zumba dance-fitness party, Ellenburg Town Hall, 13 Brandy Brook Road, $5. 6:45 - 7:30 p.m. PLATTSBURGH — Glass Onion performs at Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court Street, 10 p.m. $3-$5. PLATTSBURGH — Bravacado will perform, The Monopole, 7 Protection Ave, 10 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 21

PLATTSBURGH — ROTA gallery Winter Solstice celebration. Original music, poetry and speakers. 50 Margaret Street, 5 p.m., music starts at 7 p.m. PLATTSBURGH — Figure Drawing Practice Group, North Country Cultural Center for the Arts, 23 Brinkerhoff Street, 10:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. $5-$10, 563-1604. WILMINGTON — Riverside Thrift Shop open Wednesdays and Saturdays, Adjacent to the Whiteface Community United Methodist Church, Route 86 and Haselton Road, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 946-2922. ESSEX — Saturday Therapuetic Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 10-11:15 a.m. $12. 963-4300. PLATTSBURGH — Glass Onion performs at Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court Street, 10 p.m. $3-$5. PLATTSBURGH — Winter farmer’s marker. City recreation center, 52 US Oval. 10 a.m. NEWCOMB — Winter Solstice Shindig, Adirondack Interpretive Center, Rt 28N Newcomb. 2 p.m. tree trimming and decorating, 4 p.m. bluegrass concert, 5 p.m. potluck dinner with chili and cornbread, 6 p.m. snowshoe hike, 7 p.m. hot chocolate. PLATTSBURGH — North Funktree performs at The Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. 10 p.m. PLATTSBURGH — Glass Onion performs at Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court Street, 10 p.m. $3-$5.

Sunday, Dec. 22

LAKE PLACID — Wing Chun Kung Fu Classes, 462 Averyville Lane, 10-11 a.m. 524-1834 or email ipmanwingchunlp@gmail.com. PERU — 4th Sunday Breakfast, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Only $7.00 for: Bacon, Scrambled eggs, Corned Beef Hash, Sausage Gravy & Biscuits, Pancakes with “real” Maple Syrup. Juice & Coffee. Peru Memorial VFW & Ladies Auxiliary, 710 Pleasant St, Rte 22B, Peru, NY 12972. Proceeds to benefit local Veterans and their families. MORRISONVILLE — Children’s Christmas party, American Legion Post 1619, Rand Hill Rd. Santa and Mrs. Claus, wagon rides, gifts for the children, lunch, and reading of “The Christmas Story.” 12 noon to 3 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 23

WEST CHAZY — Zumba combination class, JCEO, 62 Cemetary Road, 6 - 7:30 p.m. $5. ESSEX — Monday Multi Level Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 4:30-5:45 p.m. $12. 963-4300. PLATTSBURGH — Figure Drawing Practice Group, North Country Cultural Center for the Arts, 23 Brinkerhoff Street, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. $5-$10, 563-1604.

Tuesday, Dec. 24

WILMINGTON —Senior Lunch program under the director Tiffany Thomas serves lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Adjacent to the Whiteface Community United Methodist Church, Route 86 and Haselton Road, 11:30 a.m. -2 p.m. LEWIS — Special Christmas Eve Service with combined churches, Lewis First Congregational and Elizabethtown United Church of Christ, Lewis Church, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 25

WILMINGTON — Riverside Thrift Shop open Wednesdays and Saturdays, Adjacent to the Whiteface Community United Methodist Church, Route 86 and Haselton Road, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 946-2922. LAKE PLACID — LPCA Green Market Wednesday & Farmers’ Market, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Drive, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 523-2512. www.LakePlacidFarmersMarket.com. ELIZABETHTOWN — Al-Anon Family Group for families and friends of problem drinkers to meet at the Hand House, 8273 River Street, noon - 1p.m. LAKE PLACID — Wing Chun Kung Fu youth classes for students age 12 and older, 462 Averyville Lane, 4:30 - 6 p.m. 524-1834 or email ipmanwingchunlp@ gmail.com. ESSEX — Wednesday Multi Level Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 5:30-6:45 p.m. $12. 963-4300.

Thursday, Dec. 26

ESSEX — Thursday Vinyasa/Flow Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 10-11:15 a.m. $12. 963-4300. PLATTSBURGH — Open Portrait Sessions every Thursday, North Country Cultural Center for the Arts, 23 Brinkerhoff Street, 10 a.m. - noon. $5-$10. 563-1604. WILMINGTON — Ecumenical Food Pantry is open in the Reuben Sanford Building on Thursdays, Adjacent to the Whiteface Community United Methodist Church, Route 86 and Haselton Road, 4-6 p.m. 946-2922. WILMINGTON —Senior Lunch program under the director Tiffany Thomas serves lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Adjacent to the Whiteface Community United Methodist Church, Route 86 and Haselton Road, 11:30 a.m. -2 p.m. ESSEX — Kids’ Yoga Thursdays, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 4-5 p.m. $12. 963-4300. LAKE PLACID — Wing Chun Kung Fu Classes, 462 Averyville Lane, 4:30 - 6 p.m. 524-1834 or email ipmanwingchunlp@gmail.com. PLATTSBURGH — Rough Riders Jr. Rifle Team practice, Indoor Shooting Range located at the Plattsburgh Rod & Gun Club, 7450 Route 9 North, 6:30 p.m. Family membership $40 for the year, Students pay $5 a night to shoot. 298-7776. PLATTSBURGH — Still Life Painting practice group, North Country Cultural Center for the Arts, 23 Brinkerhoff Street, 6:30 - 8 p.m. $10.

Friday, Dec. 27

ELLENBURG — Turbo Kick class, Ellenburg Town Hall, 13 Brandy Brook Road, $7. 6- 6:45 p.m. ELLENBURG — Zumba dance-fitness party, Ellenburg Town Hall, 13 Brandy Brook Road, $5. 6:45 - 7:30 p.m. PLATTSBURGH — Hot Mess performs at Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court Street, 10 p.m. $3-$5. PLATTSBURGH — Sinecure will perform, The Monopole, 17 Protection Ave, 10 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 28

ESSEX — Saturday Therapuetic Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 10-11:15 a.m. $12. 963-4300. PLATTSBURGH — Figure Drawing Practice Group, North Country Cultural Center for the Arts, 23 Brinkerhoff Street, 10:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. $5-$10, 563-1604. PLATTSBURGH — Hot Mess performs at Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court Street, 10 p.m. $3-$5. LAKE PLACID — Holiday Festival on Ice. Tickets from $25. Contact Lake Placid Olympic Center box office, 523-3330, or www.whiteface.com.

Sunday, Dec. 29

LAKE PLACID — Wing Chun Kung Fu Classes, 462 Averyville Lane, 10-11 a.m. 524-1834 or email ipmanwingchunlp@gmail.com.

Monday, Dec. 30

ESSEX — Monday Multi Level Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 4:30-5:45 p.m. $12. 963-4300. PLATTSBURGH — Figure Drawing Practice Group, North Country Cultural Center for the Arts, 23 Brinkerhoff Street, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. $5-$10, 563-1604.

Tuesday, Dec. 31

PLATTSBURGH — New Years Extravaganza with Capital Zen and Lucid to perform, The Monopole, 17 Protection Ave, open till 8 a.m. PERU —Peru Memorial VFW, 710 Pleasant Street. Dinner and Party open to the public. $40/couple or $25 each. Includes hors d’oeuvres, prime rib dinner, wine or draft beer, music, dancing and party favors. 643-2309

Wednesday, Jan. 1

ELIZABETHTOWN — Al-Anon Family Group for families and friends of problem drinkers to meet at the Hand House, 8273 River Street, noon - 1p.m. ESSEX — Wednesday Multi Level Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 5:30-6:45 p.m. $12. 963-4300. LAKE PLACID — Wing Chun Kung Fu youth classes for students age 12 and older, 462 Averyville Lane, 4:30 - 6 p.m. 524-1834 or email ipmanwingchunlp@ gmail.com.

Thursday, Jan. 2

ESSEX — Thursday Vinyasa/Flow Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 10-11:15 a.m. $12. 963-4300. ESSEX — Kids’ Yoga Thursdays, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 4-5 p.m. $12. 963-4300. LAKE PLACID — Wing Chun Kung Fu Classes, 462 Averyville Lane, 4:30 - 6 p.m. 524-1834 or email ipmanwingchunlp@gmail.com.

Friday, Jan. 3 Saturday, Jan. 4

ESSEX — Saturday Therapuetic Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 10-11:15 a.m. $12. 963-4300.

Sunday, Jan. 5

LAKE PLACID — Wing Chun Kung Fu Classes, 462 Averyville Lane, 10-11 a.m. 524-1834 or email ipmanwingchunlp@gmail.com.

Monday, Jan. 6

ESSEX — Monday Multi Level Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 4:30-5:45 p.m. $12. 963-4300.

Tuesday, Jan. 7 Wednesday, Jan. 8

Thursday, Jan. 9

ESSEX — Thursday Vinyasa/Flow Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 10-11:15 a.m. $12. 963-4300. LAKE PLACID — Wing Chun Kung Fu Classes, 462 Averyville Lane, 4:30 - 6 p.m. 524-1834 or email ipmanwingchunlp@gmail.com.

Friday, Jan. 10 Saturday, Jan. 11

ESSEX — Saturday Therapuetic Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 10-11:15 a.m. $12. 963-4300. CHAMPLAIN — The Northern Lights Square Dance club Dance, 6 p.m. Potluck Supper, Northeastern Clinton County School, 103 Route 276, 7:30-10 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 12

LAKE PLACID — Wing Chun Kung Fu Classes, 462 Averyville Lane, 10-11 a.m. 524-1834 or email ipmanwingchunlp@gmail.com.

Monday, Jan. 13

ESSEX — Monday Multi Level Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 4:30-5:45 p.m. $12. 963-4300.

Tuesday, Jan. 14 Wednesday, Jan. 15

Thursday, Jan. 16

Friday, Jan. 17 Saturday, Jan. 18

ESSEX — Saturday Therapuetic Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 10-11:15 a.m. $12. 963-4300.

Sunday, Jan. 19

LAKE PLACID — Wing Chun Kung Fu Classes, 462 Averyville Lane, 10-11 a.m. 524-1834 or email ipmanwingchunlp@gmail.com.

Monday, Jan. 20

ESSEX — Monday Multi Level Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 4:30-5:45 p.m. $12. 963-4300.

Tuesday, Jan. 21 Wednesday, Jan. 22

Thursday, Jan. 23

Friday, Jan. 24 Saturday, Jan. 25

ESSEX — Saturday Therapuetic Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 10-11:15 a.m. $12. 963-4300.

Sunday, Jan. 26

LAKE PLACID — Wing Chun Kung Fu Classes, 462 Averyville Lane, 10-11 a.m. 524-1834 or email ipmanwingchunlp@gmail.com.

Monday, Jan. 27

ESSEX — Monday Multi Level Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 4:30-5:45 p.m. $12. 963-4300.

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denpubs@denpubs.com MALONE Ñ The year is ending and now is the time to figure out how to celebrate the beginning of a New Year and say farewell to the old one. Titus Mountain in Malone has the answer. When it comes to New Year Õ s celebrations there are many different ways to celebrate. Some prefer watching the ball drop live from Times Square in New York City. Others may celebrate by watching fireworks go off. But at Titus Mountain in Malone it is a different story. The way that they celebrate involves snow, skiing and a lot of good cheer. A ski center may not be the first place people think of to ring in the New Year but that isnÕ t stopping the people of this ski resort from breaking out the champagne. Anyone thinking of attending should expect to have a good time. On their website it claims that it will be a night filled with food and live music. There are a few surprises the resort has up its sleeve but will not reveal until the night of the event. For anyone concerned about how late he or she may be allowed to ski need not to worry as the lifts will remain open on New Years day until 1 a.m. This is just enough time for anyone who may not be able to stay out all night for reasons such as prior engagements like having to go to work the next morning. There are not too many places in the world that have a parade on New Year Õ s Eve but one place that does is the ski center. To help get the evening party started guests can look forward to a parade taking place as the torch that guides the parade participants around the area makes its way down the central slope and ending at the larger outside area of the patio and lounge. To experience some of the international flair of fireworks guests can look forward to a wonderful moment made to last a lifetime as fireworks will go off at the stroke of midnight above the mountains. If deciding whether to just wait until nightfall to join the festivities there is no need to wait until then. The ski center starts its day at 9:30 a.m. and goes until the next day at 6 a.m. This is a family affair allowing for fun to be had by all throughout the day and early the next morning.

North Country Honor Flight receives grant funding through Clinton County By Shawn Ryan

shawn@denpubs.com KEESEVILLE Ñ ItÕ s been a busy week for North Country Honor Flight. At their recent meeting Nov. 20, Honor Flight director Danny Kaifetz announced receipt of a substantial grant Honor Flight had just received. Through a Clinton County legislative resolution proposed by county legislator Peter Keenan and Jim Langley, Honor Flight was awarded $30,000 on Nov. 13 to carry on their upcoming missions next summer. Ò This is not coming from tax payer money,Ó Kaifetz said. Ò This is tobacco settlement money that the counties have to use, and they voted to use some of it for Honor Flight.Ó With Clinton CountyÕ s resolution now passed, legislator Mark Dame is now lobbying the four other counties in the North Country Honor Flight network, Essex, Franklin, Washington and Jefferson, to bring up similar resolutions. There are also numerous other grants available to organizations like Honor Flight, Kaifetz points out, and they are attempting to find a dedicated volunteer whose sole job will be to pursue grant money. After sending five flights of World War II veterans to Washington D.C. this past summer, Honor Flight is planning on sending seven next summer. The first flight, which will be May 17, is already booked with 14 veterans, and is already paid for by fund raising. The $30,000 grant will pay for the next two Honor Flights, totaling three flights already paid for. Honor Flight will be fund raising throughout the holiday season, and will have a table set up at the mall throughout the Ò Black FridayÓ weekend. They are also actively working for toy donations for the upcoming Teens for Marines/Toys for Tots event Dec. 13 at the Rainbow Banquet Hall in Altona. Honor Flight is also raising funds for Wreaths Across America, which will take place on Dec. 14 at noon at the Old Base cemetery. Wreaths can be purchased for $15, to be placed on a veteranÕ s headstone at the cemetery. Their goal is to have a wreath on every headstone. One of the hallmarks of Honor Flights, nationwide, is Ò mail call.Ó At mail call, World War II veterans are given a sometimes staggering amount of mail; letters and homemade cards from school children and adults collected from around the area. With no Honor Flights scheduled for the winter, they hope to extend the idea of mail call to some soldiers serving overseas this holiday season. Honor Flight is asking readers, especially teachers who can extend the invitation to their children, to send a mail call to Captain Sean Corbett and his fellow soldiers of the 7th Special Forces Unit serving in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Anyone can send a letter or card to them by mailing it to Ò Honor Flight - SPECIAL FORCES, 1 Derek Drive, Keeseville NY 12944.Ó Honor Flight will take care of getting the mail to Kandahar.

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First Night Saranac Lake entertainment lineup announced By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com SARANAC LAKE Ñ Organizers of the eighth annual First Night celebration here have outlined the list of talent and venues that will be available to party-goers on New Year Õ s Eve. Admission to First Night events is granted with the purchase of an event button. Before Dec. 31, the buttons can be purchased for $12 at the Adirondack Daily Enterprise offices, Ampersound Music, Blueline Sports, Coakley High Peaks Ace Hardware, Saranac Lake Chamber of Commerce Offices, Lake Placid Price Chopper and the Lake Placid Visitors Bureau. On Dec. 31, buttons will cost $15 and be available at the Harrietstown Town Hall (First Night Headquarters) and Ampersound Music. Children 12 and under are admitted for free and given a special button. Attendees are asked to wear their buttons on outer clothing for quick access to venues. Events kick off with the opening ceremony to First Night at 5:45 p.m. outside of the Town Hall. Afterwards, events will be held at 12 different venues throughout the village from 6 p.m. until midnight, when the balldrop and fireworks to usher in 2014 will take place. At the town hall, performers will include the River Rat Rhythm Project steel drum band (6 p.m.), the Jay Vons (8 p.m. and Mark Gamsjager & the Lustre Kings (10 p.m.), each playing two-hour sets. At the Petrova School, The Real McCoy circus and comedy show will take place from 6 to 8 p.m., followed by Sylvia Fletcher until 11 p.m. Heather Styka will take to the stage at BluSeed Studios from 7 to 9 p.m., followed by Putnam Smith from 9 to 11 p.m. Adirondack Storyteller Mitch Lee will be at the Artist Guild with tales from 7 to 9 p.m. LoonWorks clown and family fun show will be taking place at the Saranac Lake Library starting at 6 p.m., with Soma Beats Drum and African dance troupe playing starting at 8 p.m. Steve Langdon will play guitar at St. LukeÕ s Episcopal Church from 7 to 9 p.m., with Julie Richards and Don Vicaro taking the stage from 9 to 11 p.m. The Ad Hoc Quartet #3 with R.L. Stevenson will play from 8 to 10 p.m. in the John Black Room at Historic Saranac Lake. The PBR Band will play from 6 to 8 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, which will also host Woody Pines from 9 to midnight. Peggy Lunn and Dan Duggan will play childrenÕ s music at 6 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. Jim Griebsch will present historic Saranac Lake film from 8 to 10 p.m. The Plattsburgh State University Gospel Choir will perform at St. BernardÕ s Catholic Church from 6 to 8 p.m., with Master of the Keys playing classical piano and accordion music from 8 to 10 p.m. Driftwood Rock will be at the Pendragon Theatre from 7 to 9 p.m., with the Tall County Trio playing from 10 p.m. to midnight. Finally, CrackinÕ Foxy will play at Will Rogers from 8 to 10 p.m. For more information on First Night Saranac Lake, visit firstnightsaranaclake.org. Photos provided/First Night Saranac Lake

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: NORTHEASTERN STATES KILNS, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York Secretary of State (SSNY) on September 11, 2013. Office location: Essex County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Northeastern States Kilns, LLC, 25 Ellsberry Lane, Willsboro, NY 12993. Purpose: Purchase and operate kilns and all other legal purposes. VN-11/23-12/28/20136TC-53997 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMA-

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www.valleynewsadk.com TION OF LIMITED L I A B I L I T Y COMPANY (“LLC”) Name: Zeke's Pub LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on 11/18/13 Office Location: Essex County. The “SSNY” is designated as agent of the “LLC” upon whom process against it may be served. “SSNY” shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: 3922 NYS Route 22, Willsboro, NY 12996 . Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. VN-12/7-1/11/20146TC-52168 ----------------------------NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION OF LS MARINA LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 11/15/13. Office location: Essex County. LLC formed in DE on 11/14/13. NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: Michael Damp, 2210 Saranac Ave., Lake Placid, NY 12946, principal business address. DE address

of LLC: c/o The Corporation Trust Co., 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Sec. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: all lawful purposes. VN-12/7-1/11/20146TC-52173 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: 312 ESSEX, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York Secretary of State (SSNY) on November 12, 2013. Office location: Essex County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o 312 Essex, LLC, 44 Farm Way, Essex, NY 12993. Purpose: Real Estate ownership and all other legal purposes. VN-11/30-01/04/20136TC-52146 ----------------------------ADIRONDACK SURVEYING PLLC, Articles of

Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/22/13. Office Location: Essex County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 2276 Saranac Ave., Lake Placid, NY 12946. Purpose: to engage in the profession of Land Surveyor. VN-12/14-1/18/20146TC-52183 ---------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF M. SINGHANARATHA LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/02/13. Office location: Essex County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 272 Mill Pond Dr., Lake Placid, NY 12946. Purpose: Own and operate a restaurant. VN-12/14-1/18/20146TC-56695 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC): Name: HERITAGE PROPERTIES OF THE ADIRONDACKS, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/26/2013. Office location: Essex County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: C/O HERITAGE PROPERTIES OF THE ADIRONDACKS, LLC, P.O. Box 351, 7 School Street, Essex, NY 12936. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. Latest date upon which LLC is to dissolve: No specific date. VN-12/14-1/18/20146TC-56712 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: WHITTEMORE LOGGING LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/20/13. Office location: Essex County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o Gerald Whittemore, P.O. Box 96, Lewis, New York 12950. Purpose: For any lawful purpose VN-12/14-1/18/20146TC-56714 ----------------------------NORTHLINE ENERGY, LLC NOTICE OF FORMATION of a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC): DATE OF FORMATION: The Articles of Organization were filed with the New York State Secretary of State on December 13, 2013. NEW YORK OFFICE LOCATION: Essex County AGENT FOR PROCESS: The Secretary of State is designated as Agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC to 15 School Lane, AuSable Forks, New York 12912. PURPOSE: To

engage in any lawful act or activity. VN-12/21-1/25/20146TC-57528 ----------------------------NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Westport Central School District Essex County, New York Please take notice that, in accordance with Section 6-d of the New York State General Municipal Law, the Board of Education of the Westport Central School District, Essex County, New York (the “School District”) will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 5:30 PM in the school library at Westport Central School Westport, New York to consider the proposed appropriation of $67,000 from the School District’s repair reserve fund to pay costs of remediating asbestos in the school building. Dated: December 19, 2013 By Order of the Board of Education of the Westport Central School District, Essex County, New

York Jana Atwell, District Clerk VN-12/28/13-1TC57605 ----------------------------THE TOWN OF ELIZABETHTOWN will hold its 2014 Organizational meeting Thursday Jan. 2, 2014 in the Town Hall at 7:00PM. Debra Brooks Town Clerk VN-12/28/13-1TC57603 ----------------------------JARDIN Y. PAPEL, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/6/2013. Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 155 Parkside Dr., Lake Placid, NY 12946, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. VN-12/28-2/1/20146TC-57614 -----------------------------

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