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Carnival offers respite, reflection

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County reacts to property tax credit proposal PAGE 2 SARANAC LAKE

Construction of the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Ice Palace began on Jan. 22. Pictured here, a worker moves a block of ice using an antique tool.

Volunteers are always wanted, say organizers.

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Jack LaDuke named Grand Marshall PAGE 3 SPORTS

The Blue Bombers win over the Red Storm PAGE 13

Lt. Gov. vows to carry torch for continued ORDA funding

By Pete DeMola pete@denpubs.com LAKE PLACID Ñ Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul stood in the sky and received a crash course in the Adirondack landscape from ORDA Senior Vice President Jeff Byrne, who pointed out numerous landmarks from 26 stories up Ñ Whiteface Mountain, the 1980 Olympic Caldron, the North Elba Fairgrounds. Ò ThereÕ s Marcy over there in the clouds,Ó he said. Ò Marcy, Colden, Algonquin.Ó Ò Gorgeous,Ó said Hochul.

Byrne motioned towards the John Brown Farm. Ò This was part of the Underground Railroad,Ó he said.

The pair exited the observation deck of the 120 meter ski jump tower and led a delegation outside, up a flight of metal stairs, where the veep explained inline and outline skiing to Hochul, who was making her second of three public appearances in town that week.

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Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul toured Olympic venues in Lake Placid on Thursday, Jan. 22 as part of an ongoing tour to familiarize herself with the North Country and its needs. Hochul, who took office earlier this month, is pictured here speaking to the press.

Photo by Pete DeMola

SARANAC LAKE Ñ Residents of this central Adirondack town that racks up record-breaking temperatures have pulled off a coup on the climate by whipping up an entire festival from the frigid mountain air.

ItÕ s late January and the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival is near.

All the familiar signs are here Ñ Garry Trudeau rolled out his button, posters dot downtown and a Grand Marshall has been anointed.

This yearÕ s event kicks off on Feb. 6 and contains the usual galaxy of events.

Village residents recalled an annual event steeped with tradition.

Andy Keal first experienced the carnival as a student at Paul SmithÕ s.

Over time, his perspective has changed.

From the standpoint of a college student, it was all about the parade, drinking beers and having a blast with buds.

Keal graduated and married a Saranac Lake native, who filled him in on what it was like to grow up in town and participate in stuff like the Winter Carnival Court. Ò The cool thing about the Winter Carnival is that is has potential of touching everyone in the community,Ó he said.

Alongside athletic races and the sporting event, the court draws students in for Ò fairly good wholesome fun.Ó College students flock in; the King and Queen are typically middle-aged, while the rotary clubÕ s variety show sees older folks participating in drag. Ò It hits everyone.Ó CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

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County lawmakers react to $1.6 billion property tax proposal

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ Over the past two weeks, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been unveiling proposals as part of his 2015 Opportunity Agenda.

If the sequence is any indication, itÕ s not difficult to see what the governor has identified as the crown jewel in his 2015 wishlist Ñ a $1.66 billion property tax credit program that he rolled out first.

Cuomo made property tax reform a centerpiece of his first term and this new measure builds on his property tax cap and freeze initiatives.

The new proposal, which requires approval from the state legislature, will provide relief to homeowners by creating a Real Property Tax Credit for households whose property tax burden exceeds six percent of their income.

Taxpayers with incomes below $250,000 would qualify, which is valued at up to 50 percent of the amount by which property taxes exceed the six percent burden threshold.

The proposal also includes a rentersÕ credit based upon the stateÕ s estimate that 13.75 percent of annual gross rent is attributed to property taxes.

The credit is available to taxpayers at incomes up to $150,000 when the amount attributed to property taxes exceeds six percent of their income.

If eligible, taxpayers will receive a credit of 50 percent of the difference with maximum of $2,000 ... but only if local municipalities need to stay within the cap.

Thing is, county lawmakers are unsure of how exact this is all going to work.

THE DETAILS SO FAR Essex County Real Property Tax Director Charli Lewis briefed supervisors on the new proposal last week.

After an initial examination, Lewis said it remained unclear if the measure appealed only to primary residences, or also to the seasonal residences that abound throughout the county.

To unlock the rental question, renters would have to determine how much of their rental fees go towards annual property taxes that are paid on the dwelling, a potentially vexing process especially if the building is subdivided into multiple units.

Lewis crunched preliminary numbers for each town Ñ special districts excludedÑ and determined eight towns within the country were disqualified because they didn’t meet the median household income.

Supervisors called the policy confusing and said the public should be made aware that towns have no control over taxing authorities beyond their control — like fire districts, for instance. Ò When this thing hits the press, it better be well explained,Ó said Moriah Supervisor Tom Scozzafava.

He said he would be open to fire district reform, noting that the current system is also unfair for taxpayers who pay different tax rates for the same service depending on which district they fall into. Ò That needs to be looked into,Ó he said. Ò I think we need to take a look at consolidation.Ó Ò ThereÕ s a lot that goes into play here,Ó admitted Lewis, citing relevied school taxes and numerous exemptions for veterans and the aged. Ò I was with you going through what the numbers mean, then I lost you,Ó said Ticonderoga Supervisor Bill Grinnell.

Lewis said the income-based proposal, if approved by the legislature, would be in addition to the rebate checks county taxpayers received last year.

But she remained unclear if taxpayers would receive a check or credit to their income tax. Ò It really is on an individual basis,Ó she said.

Lewis noted that if taxpayers were to take advantage of this proposal, they would have to ask accessor to remove STAR exemption. Ò I think itÕ s important for people to know that they should at look at it carefully,Ó she said.

Wilmington Supervisor Randy Preston said it was premature to examine each townÕ s eligibility so early on in the process.

While the proposal was complex, Preston admitted, he said he agrees that high property taxes needs to be addressed and that reform is needed.

He applauded Gov. Cuomo for laying out initiatives that will have a direct impact on working families within the community.

“Small businesses will benefit from tax cuts and expanded broadband access, while homeowners will be thrilled that the Governor is proposing property tax relief,Ó he said in a statement following the meeting.

Preston circled back to unfunded state mandates as another crucial issue that hits taxpayers in their wallets.

In Essex County, that number is 73 percent.

He said heÕ s also unhappy that the county is bucking the stateÕ s cap by striving to replenish their fund balance. Ò We really have to sit down and take a lot at the very large departments Ñ where we could consolidate and not fill positions moving forward,Ó he said. Ò In my opinion, that hasnÕ t happened yet.Ó CHECKÕ S IN THE MAIL Lewis reported that all eligible county taxpayers received their rebate checks last fall.

For taxpayers to again be eligible, local governments need to demonstrate a shared savings plan of one percent per year for three years.

Next fall, taxpayers will receive a tax freeze credit check for all taxing districts that stayed within the cap.

Scozzafava said he was confident that Moriah would make the cut: Ò We can and we will,Ó he said.

He urged other towns and taxing districts to demonstrate similar savings. Ò If theyÕ re getting a check in Ti, but not Moriah, phones are going to ring,Ó he said.

Board Chairman Randy Douglas said he will glean more specific details from the Association of Towns of the State of New York in coming

months.

He agreed it’s hard to get a true figure on how the proposal will affect each town because of special districts.

Douglas acknowledged Essex County went over the cap this year with a tax rate of 7.5 percent. Ò Hopefully we can accomplish staying under the cap in the future,Ó he said.

‘The Maple Project’ scheduled

SARANAC LAKE Ñ Jen Kretser from The Wild Center will present Ò The Maple ProjectÓ Thursday, Feb. 5, in the Cantwell Community Room at the Saranac Lake Free Library at noon.

For the last three years, The Wild Center has been working on the Northern New York Maple Project and developing a Community Maple Project in Saranac Lake. The projectÕ s overarching goal is to connect people to nature through the art, story, and science of maple sugaring.

The project builds on Northern New York and New EnglandÕ s cultural, historical, economic, and natural resource traditions in maple sugaring to help revitalize a sense of connection to the iconic northern forests of the Adirondacks.

The Wild Center Director of Programs Jen Kretser will share stories and history as well as current trends in maple sugaring.

Bring soup or sandwich and enjoy desserts and beverages provided by the Hospitality Committee. The Program is free and open to the public. For more information, call 891-4190.

Club to discuss ‘The Missing Place’

LAKE PLACID Ñ Join the book club at The Bookstore Plus Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. The February meeting will be discussing The Missing Place with the author, Sophie Littlefield, via Skype. For more information visit thebookstoreplus.com or call 523-2950.

Antalek to discuss ‘The Grown Ups’

LAKE PLACID Ñ The Bookstore Plus welcomes author Robin Antalek Tuesday, Feb. 10, from 7 to 8 p.m. She will discuss her new book, The Grown Ups. Bring questions and a friend for a visit with the author and light refreshments. Visit thebookstoreplus.com or call 5232950 for more information.

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Jack LaDuke named Winter Carnival Grand Marshall SARANAC LAKE Ñ The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Committee has chosen Jack LaDuke as its 2015 Grand Marshal for the Gala Parade on Feb. 14.

Jack LaDuke was born in Keeseville to French Canadian parents with a family history dating back to Quebec in the mid-17th century.

Mr. LaDuke is a graduate of Admiral Farragut Academy, Toms Rivers NJ and holds a degree in History from Madrid University, Spain.

LaDuke, with his wife Marina Roy, moved to Saranac Lake in 1978 when he became Audio Visual Director for the Lake Placid Olympics.

For 30 years he was the NY Bureau Chief with WCAX-TV, Burlington VT. He also served in the Navy Air as a photographer.

An unexpected telephone call from the U.S. State Department led to a three-year assignment in Central America. In El Salvador he

trained young Salvadorians to shoot still photographs and motion picture film for a new educational television network the country and the U.S. government were establishing.

Although LaDuke is retired, he still regularly produces video stories about the Adirondacks for Mountain Lake Journal, PBS, in Plattsburgh and carries out frequent photography assignments for the Plattsburgh Press Republican. He is a member of the Saranac Lake Historical Society, the Lake Placid Hall of Fame Committee and Golden Retriever Rescue. Jack was recently inducted into the Vermont Broadcasters Hall of Fame. He has also received a Lifetime Achievement Award from BostonÕ s Emerson College and won an Emmy for a story on working with horses at Paul Smiths College.

He also had a gallery exhibit of his photographs at BluSeed Studios in Saranac Lake.

LaDuke has a long history of capturing the surrounding community through his camera lens and sharing our local stories with the world.

The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Committee is pleased that he will participate as this yearÕ s Grand Marshal.

The public is invited to meet Jack LaDuke at the Grand Marshal Reception on Feb. 10 at 5 p.m. held at the Red Fox Restaurant located at 5034 Route 3 in Saranac Lake.

The Grand Marshal Reception is a free event. Snacks will be served and a cash bar will be available. The reception is followed by the Winter Carnival Royalty Dinner at 6 p.m. which is by reservation only and requires a meal choice, the cost is $30. Please contact Milt Adams at 518-891-4367 to RSVP by Jan. 31 and for more information about the event.

Lake Placid to host 2015 Nat’l Ski Council Fed. annual meeting

LAKE PLACID Ñ The community of Lake Placid has been selected to host the 2015 National Ski Council Federation annual meeting, which will be held the second week of September.

Meeting attendees consist of representatives from 30 ski councils, who collectively represent hundreds of thousands of ski club members throughout the U.S. Alternate delegates from the clubs will also be invited to attend, in addition to a number of other ski industry partners and corporate suppliers.

The groupÕ s decision to select Lake Placid was driven by a collaborative town-wide coordination effort that included the team at the Conference Center at Lake Placid, Whiteface Mountain staff and several participating hotels. The participating lodging properties have gone above and beyond,

each committing to providing complimentary rooms and a value-added component, such as a meal or reception to enhance the attendeesÕ experience.

This is the first time that the group has held their meeting on the East Coast.

“This meeting represents terrific potential for exposure of the region to a large group of active clubs throughout the U.S., with a huge contingent in our eastern feeder markets,Ó said Scott Gardner, conference and meeting coordinator, who facilitated the coordination. Ò These highly active, self-motivated social groups not only travel to ski, but also plan trips to bike, hike, paddle and other outdoor pursuits. Lake Placid and the Adirondacks are a perfect match!Ó Ò This town-wide collaboration is a great ex-

LAKE PLACID Ñ The Adirondack Foundation, in partnership with the Cloudsplitter Foundation, Chapel Hill Foundation, AdkAction, the Grabe Family Foundation, and the McLanahan Family Fund, is now offering grants to daycare providers in the northern Adirondack region.

Small Grants for Small Children, part of Adirondack FoundationÕ s Birth to Three (BT3) project, offers grants ranging from $100 to $500 for daycare centers or daycare providers to enhance and support their work. The grants will be made through the Adirondack Community Action Program and the Childcare Coordinating Council of the North Country.

Grants are available only to providers that

serve children aged birth to three. Those who serve older children in addition to birth to three are still eligible to apply. Grants will be made for professional training, travel expenses for training, equipment to enhance day care offerings, tools for enrichment and engagement, and other needs.

This program will not support the purchase of containment equipment nor can it grant scholarships for families using daycare.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

To learn more, visit generousact.org/granting/ apply-grant/generous-acts-fund/small-grantssmall-children.

For any questions contact Program Officer Andrea Grout at 523-9904 or andrea@generousact.org.

Grants available to local daycare providers

ample of the benefits of hosting a meeting or conference in Lake Placid,Ó said Maryjane Lawrence, director of sales and marketing. Ò We offer a pedestrian-friendly setup, diverse lodging inventory, unique meeting locations, and the spectacular backdrop of the Adirondacks. Plus, this particular meeting constitutes a terrific opportunity for the lodging properties and Whiteface to establish long-term relationships with these clubs, so this is just the first step toward many future visits by not only their huge club network, but individuals and

families who will gain exposure to our wonderful leisure travel destination.Ó Lodging properties hosting the group include the Crowne Plaza Lake Placid Resort, High Peaks Resort, Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort, Comfort Inn, Hampton Inn and Suites, Courtyard by Marriott, and the Whiteface Lodge.

For more information about the Conference Center at Lake Placid, visit meetingslakeplacid. com. For information and resources for travel planning, visit lakeplacid.com.

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Deadlines looming for SLWC parade, vendor, sporting event applications

SARANAC LAKE Ñ Application submission deadlines are nearing for those desiring to participate in the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Gala Parade on February 14, as well as vendors who wish to sell items during carnival, and those participating in sporting events which require pre-registration.

Parade, vendor and sporting event applications are available online at saranaclakewintercarnival.com/ contact/registration-forms.

Parade applications can also be picked up at the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, 193 River Street in Saranac Lake. Completed applications should be mailed to P.O. Box 829, Saranac Lake, NY

12983. Parade applications should be submitted no later than February 11.

Parade entries are divided into several classes covering businesses, civic or volunteer groups, youth groups, school groups, independent groups, and animal units. Trophies will be awarded to the top two entries in each group that most conform to the theme, Groovy Ô 60s, as well as the Louis Fobare Trophy for Best of Show.

Vendor applications can also be picked up at the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and should be returned there by January 28. Late entries may still be considered, however, food vendors are

responsible for securing an operating permit from the New York State Department of Health at least 30 days before the event. Please contact Robin Johnson at (518) 327-3071 or lakecountry17@gmail.com for more information.

The sporting events which require pre-registration are as follows and should be submitted as instructed per the application on the Winter Carnival website prior to the event: White Stag Downhill Ski Races, Adult and Youth Cross-Country Ski Races, Snowshoe Races, Snowshoe Softball, Snowflake Volleyball, Inner tube Races, Ice Palace Fun Run and ChildrenÕ s Skating Races.

Lake Placid High School preparing for winter carnival

LAKE PLACID Ñ The 72nd Lake Placid High School Winter Carnival will take place from Thursday, Feb. 5 through Saturday, Feb. 7.

Opening Ceremonies will be at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 5 in the LPHS Auditorium.

Coronation will be at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7 followed by the Sno-Ball Hop at 8 p.m.

This year, the Winter Carnival King and Queen Coronation and Sno-Ball Hop theme is Ò Frozen,Ó hosted by the Class of 2018.

The Lake Placid Central School Class of 2027 will provide entertainment for the Coronation proceedings.

In 1944, Mr. Romeo Proulx, Supervising Principal of the Lake Placid High School, along with Bob Connelly, Doris Keane, Isabelle Warner Farrell, Gertrude Powers, and Howard Page, initiated the LPHS Winter Carnival with the volunteer assistance of faculty, parents and local residents.

It was complete with sculpturing, ski races, coronation and the Ò Icicle Hop.Ó Much has changed in 70 years, but the school still gathers students and faculty together for intramural competitions among grades nine through twelve.

From pie eating to snow volleyball, the sing-thing (how well your class performs the LPHS Alma Mater) to broomball, the high school classes compete from noon on Thursday through 2:07 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6.

While the high school competes, the middle school students will skate, toboggan and have fun in the snow at the North Elba Toboggan run on Thursday afternoon, and ski at Whiteface Mountain on Friday. The Olympic Regional Development Authority and the North Elba Park District donate time and help coordinate these activities.

The Lake Placid/Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Nordic Relay will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 3:30 p.m. at Mt. Van Hoevenberg.

The Winter Carnival Hockey Tournament will take place on Friday, Feb. 6 and Saturday, Feb. 7 matching the Middlebury vs. Shaker-Colonie at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and at 8:00 p.m. the Lake Placid vs. Saranac Lake. The consolation game will be played at noon on Saturday, followed by the Championship game at 2:30 p.m.

Mrs. Peggy Plank will serve as the 2015 Lake Placid High School Winter Carnival Archbishop. Mrs. Plank served students and staff as the human resource in our Library Media Center as well as Coach (volleyball and softball), Drama Club and Musical Advisor, Winter Carnival Coronation Director, and Ò School MomÓ for over two decades.

Have you ever celebrated your birthday or anniversary with a beautiful flock of pink flamingos in your yard? If so, join the school on Saturday, Feb. 7 in recognizing Plank for her dedication to our students and the Lake Placid community.

Empire State Games to contain adaptive competitions LAKE PLACID Ñ With an abundance of snow in late January and no let up in sight, plans are moving forward with the 35th edition of the Empire State Winter Games (ESWG), set for Feb. 5-8 in the Adirondack region.

A staple of the ESWG is adaptive competition, with events slated for alpine, cross country and freestyle skiing, along with biathlon.

The events will be highlighted by the United States National Alpine Team, led by Sochi Paralympian Tyler Carter of Topton, Pa. The 20 year old was born with fibular hemimelia, a genetic condition that resulted in the loss of part of his leg by age one.

With an attitude typical of the paralympic and adaptive sports communities, Carter said that without his physical condition he may have never discovered skiing. He will be part of the 11 skier contingent that will race Feb. 7-8 on Whiteface Mountain. Ò NYSEF (NY Ski Educational Foundation) is very excited to host an adaptive series of alpine and freeride events within the prestigious Empire State Win-

ter Games,Ó said NYSEF Executive Director Jay Rand. Ò Alpine events will include traditional assisted events on the Mixing Bowl beginner trail, unassisted alpine and snowboarding giant slalom events on the Lower Valley intermediate trail, and for the first time, the U.S. Adaptive Alpine Team will be here in full force competing under the Ô USSA Golden RuleÕ within the normally scheduled super G, giant slalom and slalom races. Along with ORDA and Whiteface staff, we look forward to welcoming the U.S. Adaptive Team and other participants to Whiteface Mountain.Ó Ò Adaptive winter sports athletes became an important part of the ESWG since our regional group has hosted the event,Ó said Jeff Byrne, Senior Vice President of the NY Olympic Regional Development Authority. Ò Since then we have experienced more athletes in more sports. This is very much a part of what the Games are all about.Ó The Olympic Sports Complex at Mount Van Hoevenberg, located five miles outside Lake Placid on Rt. 73, will host nordic action, including adaptive

cross country skiing and biathlon. In conjunction with the ESWG, this group of athletes will also have a training camp at the venue, with lodging at the U.S. Olympic Training Center. Ò For adaptive and able body nordic skiers, we are again providing an obstacle course sprint race with banked turns and roll over,Ó said adaptive organizer Jeff Erenstone. Ò The athletes enjoyed this very much last year.Ó The ESWG will begin with a torch run in the region starting Feb. 3. There will be an Opening Ceremony Feb. 5 at 6 PM in the 1980 Herb Brooks Arena, with the keynote address delivered by 1994 figure skating Olympian Karen Courtland-Kelly. Race action is scheduled for Feb. 6-8 at venues in Lake Placid, Wilmington, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake and Brighton.

Please log on to www.empirestatewintergames. com for the latest information regarding schedules, Opening Ceremony and athlete check-in.

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North Country hopes for $500 million in upstate funds

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pete@denpubs.com LAKE PLACID Ñ If given the green light by the state legislature, the North Country Regional Economic Development Council (NCREDC) has the chance of reeling in an additional $500 million in state economic development funds.

On Friday, Jan. 23, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul addressed the NCREDC at the High Peaks Resort as part of her whirlwind tour through the North Country. Ò YouÕ ve very competitive, I love that about you,Ó she told council members.

The NCREDC has locked in a third of a billion in state funds over the past four years, she noted, including $63 million last December.

As lieutenant governor, Hochul serves as the chair of the stateÕ s regional economic development councils.

Earlier this month, Gov. Andrew Cuomo rolled out the $1.5 billion Upstate New York Economic Revitalization Competition as part of his 2015 Opportunity Agenda.

Pending approval by the state legislature, seven upstate regions would become eligible to compete for one of three $500 million upstate revitalization jackpots on top of the usual regional economic development council process. Ò I feel very good about this region,Ó said Hochul.

The Buffalo native said Gov. Cuomo continues to be focused

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Ò If I have skis on, the gravity will take me the rest of the way?” she asked. Ò YouÕ ll launch forward, ride the wind and when you land, youÕ ll go into a telemark landing,Ó said Byrne.

ORDA spokesman Jon Lundin noted the in-run spanned the length of a football field.

“Isn’t it awesome?” exclaimed Hochul. Ò ItÕ s a great site,Ó said Byrne. Ò People really love it.Ó Hochul looked at a reporter, who was admittedly terrified.

“Now it’s your turn,” she said. “Go take a selfie.”

REPORTING TO THE GOV Hochul toured the Olympic facilities on Thursday Ñ including the Hall of Fame, 1932 and 1980 Rinks and the Olympic Museum Ñ to get a better understanding of the venues and their economic impact on the region.

The newly-elected official said she will report back to Gov. Andrew Cuomo on what state investments ORDA needs to stay competitive within the international sporting world.

“The four surrounding counties benefit to the tune of $344

on the North Country and its needs, including broadband development across the Adirondack Park. Ò ThereÕ s a lot going on here,Ó she said. Ò I will not be a stranger to this area.Ó Council members praised Hochul, who took office earlier this month. Ò I completely agree with the lieutenant governor that we are competitive and enjoy a challenge,Ó said NCREDC Co-Chair Tony Collins. Ò Everybody understands what weÕ re looking for and how to tie it together.Ó Garry Douglas, who also serves as co-chair, said while exact details on the new competition wonÕ t be available until after the state budget passes Ñ the deadline is March 31 Ñ the council is engaged in nascent Ò conceptual conversationsÓ on how to start preparing to land the lucrative pot of funds. Ò WeÕ ll compete very strongly and very actively,Ó he said.

Hochul, he said, has been showing an Ò extraordinary commitment to the process.Ó Ò SheÕ s a quick study,Ó he said. Ò SheÕ s going to be a great partner, a great advocate and a great friend for the North Country.Ó Hochul said the competition was designed with a Ò laser focusÓ on upstate. Ò We know that the North Country, despite its beautiful attributes, thereÕ s a lot of issues here,Ó she said, citing unemployment, past-their-prime Main Streets and empty storefronts.

Ticking off CuomoÕ s policies, Hochul expressed the same sunny outlook as the Governor that the stateÕ s best days lie ahead.

Ò Our greatest export seems to be our children,Ó she said, recalling an anecdote from a fellow state resident. Ò We want to reverse that trend and become a magnet for other people to want to come from other parts of the country to settle here.Ó

million per year and the spin-off from all the activities here,Ó she said. Ò So itÕ s so important that the state understands that and continues to invest in these facilities.Ó As the legislature heads into budget negotiations, local officials are calling for strong investment so the venues continue to meet international standards for competition.

Lundin declined to discuss specific details regarding specific projects in ORDAÕ s budget, citing the pending approval.

But 35 years after the 1980 Olympic Games, the facilities continue to be major player in athletic development, he said.

He ticked off a number of competitors who use the facilities for luge, skeleton, ski jumping and bobsled training.

“Their athletic success is a testament to the ongoing influence,Ó he said.

ORDAÕ s annual operating budget is around $36 million, $4.7 million of which is from the state.

The Miracle on Ice, said Hochul, was Ò one of the most exciting events in sports history.Ó In 1980, Hochul was a student at Syracuse University.

While many of her pals ventured to Lake Placid to watch the event in person, she was stuck at work at iconic student hangout Varsity Pizza.

She recalled announcing the game. Ò I was the one who got to call out the numbers when your pizza was done,Ó recalled Hochul. Ò So I had a microphone. Instead of calling out the numbers when the pizza was done, I was calling out the play-by-play of this very game. So I felt part of it in my own way Ñ IÕ ll never forget that day.Ó When the match was over, people poured outside and waved American flags, she said. Ò It was a fantastic feeling. It inspired us at a time when our country was having a lot of international challenges, and to be able to defeat the Soviets that dayÉ it was so worth it.Ó Hochul said the region would continue to see strong support from Gov. Cuomo. Ò He gets it, he really does. I donÕ t need to enlighten him at all because he understands.Ó Hochul said the pair will continue to share with legislators the message of the venuesÕ economic value and contribution to the stateÕ s image.

FOND MEMORIES HochulÕ s tour, which was conducted amidst a swirl of color as 1,500 athletes descended upon the venue for the 2015 Eastern Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships, paused at the Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum, where the lieutenant governor admired antique bobsleds and US 1980 Olympic hockey team goalie Jim CraigÕ s equipment.

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WISHLIST HochulÕ s comments marked the end of the daylong organizational summit, which was closed to the press.

Douglas said the meeting was productive and previewed some of the councilÕ s major bullet points for the coming year, including the upcoming Advantage Adirondacks Economic Development Report, an economic development strategy penned by the councilÕ s Adirondack Working Group that the council adopted earlier that morning.

The co-chair said the strategy will leverage state funds used to take the Adirondack element of the regional plan Ò deeper and broader into the things that really need to happen to create economic sustainability.Ó Ò It will now be part-and-parcel of our regional plan,Ó he said. Ò So it becomes another document that when youÕ re writing a [consolidated funding application], and youÕ re in the Adirondack Park, you should look at the basic plan and you should go to Advantage Adirondacks for ways you can show how youÕ re carrying things out.Ó That document will be rolled out sometime this spring, he said.

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Eat well, eat local

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t may be the dead of winter, but that doesnÕ t mean we canÕ t give thought to all that can be gained (waistline being the exception) from moving toward a more local diet.

Though the regional food movement has been growing in scope and popularity over recent years, there have still been knocks on the trend as a catchy and expensive fad.

It couldnÕ t be further from the truth.

ItÕ s easy to forget, amidst the snow and short days, but we happen to live in a hotbed of good eating, and with all the pluses associated with moving toward a local kitchen, thereÕ s no reason not to do our communities and bodies a little good and eat more from down the street.

For as big a role food plays in our lives, itÕ s surprising how easily it sometimes takes a back seat.

Not in how much we consume, but rather how much we think about what we consume. And when consideration of whatÕ s eaten goes to the wayside, itÕ s all too common for the effects to take a toll on the body.

It’s no surprise mass-produced foods find their way to most American dinner tables: TheyÕ re generally cheap, easy and good tasting. And itÕ s no accident. ThereÕ s a great deal of science and marketing behind food. Just the right amount of sugar and salt can make that dish mouth-watering, all the while our large-scale food systems are engineered to produce high volumes at low cost.

But when it comes to food economics, itÕ s not just local farmers that get the short end of the stick Ñ our bodies suffer, too.

Take, for example, that steak from who-knowswhere. In order to reach maximum production, feedlot cattle are put on a diet of antibiotics, hormones, steroids and unnatural foods in a tightlypacked and manure-covered environment.

Same goes for chicken or pigs.

DonÕ t get us wrong: this isnÕ t an argument against eating meat, but ask any angler why bottomfeeders arenÕ t the best table fare. Would you eat slop your body isnÕ t meant to digest and chase it down with a cocktail of something that will mess with your body’s chemistry?

Probably not Ñ but your dinner may have. ItÕ s a tired clichŽ , but we really are what we eat.

Some counter arguments hold that the Ò extrasÓ given to animals pass through our bodies, but bear in mind, there was once a time when a doctor and patient may have shared a smoke in the office. Just like a UN official said last May, junk food is the new cigarette.

On top of that, meats raised naturally contain less fat and fewer calories, while offering higher levels of nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids or vitamin E. Another benefit? They taste better, too.

But what about the issue of cost? In the end, it comes down to not if we pay but when.

According to the Harvard University School of Public Health, obesity-related conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure cardiovascular disease cost the US $190 billion in 2005. On a more individual level, people with those health problems average $1,429 to $2,741 more in medical costs per year.

Try making that up in cheap grocery savings.

So letÕ s break it down: Buying local food supports the regional economy. It supports sustainable food production. It supports better treatment of animals. And it supports your (or your familyÕ s) health.

So why wouldn’t you?

Here are three ways to do so this winter.

Value-added products. A recent wellspring of firepower has brought much-needed expertise to the region allowing local producers to unleash their inner entrepreneur through the creation and distribution of value-added products (think: pickled and tinned items), measures that not only showcase local produce, but also act as season extenders for your friendly local farmer. With the help of organizations like Adirondack Harvest, more and more of these products Ñ from bottled rhubarb spread to homemade bread — are finding themselves on the shelves of markets in your neighborhood.

Farm stands. While fields are now encased in a layer of frost, farms have not closed shop for the winter. For most, itÕ s the opposite. Behind those closed doors contains a flurry of activity, from infrastructural improvements to exploring ways to diversify and market their products. Most of these operations contain in-house farm stands showcasing their products, including seasonal produce, meat and eggs. The next time youÕ re passing through farm territory, why not make a quick stop and explore what these folks have to offer?

Consider investing in a CSA. Communitysupported agriculture, or CSA, is a way to buy food directly from a local producer. Members of the public buy Ò sharesÓ in the operation, a mutually-beneficial measure that helps farmers with cash flow while providing members with a steady stream of food through weekly grocery pick-ups. TheyÕ ve become increasingly common in the North Country this past decade. While we understand memberships can be prohibitively expensive, weÕ ll pose a thought experiment. Break down your weekly food expenses Ñ including impulse purchases like gas station grub and frozen pizzas Ñ multiply by 52 and compare with the cost of an annual CSA membership.

We betcha once the numbers are crunched, itÕ s cheaper to eat localÉ and healthier. Ñ Denton Publications Editorial Board Dan Alexander, Keith Lobdell and John Gereau

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The national obsession S

uperbowl weekend is GateÓ was the lead story on most finally upon us. Like so network newscasts and front many things in our culpage of papers around the nation ture today the game of football so it stands to reason that the bigis bigger than life. The National gest game of the year must feaFootball League, currently a $10 ture the yearÕ s biggest scandal. billion dollar industry, aims to Just in case you are not obbe generating $25 billion by the sessed with the NFL, “Deflateyear 2027.

GateÓ came about when the NFL Commissioner Roger referees discovered that 11 of 12 Dan Alexander Goodell proposed that remarkfootballs used by the Patriots in Thoughts from able number at a meeting of the AFL Championship game Behind the Pressline NFL team owners back in 2010: between the Patriots and the the goal will triple the league Indianapolis Colts, were under revenue in 17 short years. Should that hapinflated. The softer balls allegedly are easier to pen, the NFL would have more income than throw and catch in the cold New England clithe gross domestic product of dozens of small mate, giving the Patriots an uneven advantage countries and would be in the same financial over the Colts, whose footballs were properly district currently occupied by the globeÕ s biginflated. gest brands such as McDonaldÕ s, Nike and Adding to the intrigue is the fact that this Goodyear Tire, each of which take in about $21 isn’t the first big scandal involving the Patriots; to $28 billion annually.

Coach Bill Belichick was fined $500,000, the PaHow will they get to that lofty benchmark triots fined $250,000 and the franchise lost their and just who will pay the price? Fans, sponsors 2008 first-round draft pick for their 2007 roles and broadcasters appear to have an endless apin Ò Spy-Gate,Ó when the club was guilty of illepetite for their favor sport. The NFL remains gally filming opposing coaches sideline signals. the most popular sports league in the land, The Patriots and Coach Belichick claim comand it certainly commands a premium dollar. plete innocence in the “Deflate-Gate” scandal, The NFLÕ s popularity also continues to grow going to great lengths to explain that it was a around the globe and their hope is that world combination of atmospheric conditions and the trend will also help them command increasing pregame inflation by the officials that contribmarket share. uted to the discovery that the PatriotsÕ footballs If the average NFL fan thinks the cost of atwere under inflated. The coach explained that tending games is already too high, how about he believed the balls returned to their Ò equilibpaying ever-higher prices to watch games on riumÓ in the hours between when they were ESPN and the NFL Network? Cable and satel- weighed pregame by the officials, and when lite TV providers pay ESPN an average of $6.04 they were checked at halftime. per subscription per month, more than double With all the turmoil in the world today and from 10 years ago and dwarfing the likes of the number of political battles being waged CNN (63 cents) and TBS (72 cents), according to within the country itÕ s comforting to know that a market research firm. once per year we can put it all aside for a few SundayÕ s Super Bowl at the University of hours and consider how the air in a football can Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, might command our utmost attention. On Sunday the be the most popular and expensive television nation can sit back, overpay for team branded program in U.S. history Ð about 100 million paraphernalia, stuff ourselves full of junk food viewers are expected to be watching the footand alcohol, pay outrageous prices for seat tickball game that commands nearly $4.5 million ets and big screen TVs while we alienate the rest for a 30-second commercial. As of earlier this of the world by crowning the world champion week tickets could still be had for the big game of football, not to be confused with the worldÕ s ranging from $4,500 to $15,000 each. ThatÕ s be- sport of football that we here in the states fore scalpers enter the fray. choose to call soccer.

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Letters to the Editor

In favor of vets exemption To the Editor: I am writing in regards to Veterans Exemptions on their homeowners taxes. First off I think the State should be helping out municipalities with this issue. Second, as a Father with a Son soon to be deployed overseas and as the Son of a Man who spent over six years in the jungles of Burma (Myanmar) during WWII, I am totally in favor of an exemption for our veterans.

The only problem I have with it is I do not see a clause anywhere in what I am reading in the papers which gives any consideration for those who served or are serving in the Clandestine services of our country. The only recognition these brave men and women receive if they are KIA is a flag at a small ceremony given to their family (that is classified by the way) and in some, not all cases a star on a wall in Langley, Virginia.

Unfortunately these men and women have to sign a non discloser agreement with the United States Government - Meaning that should they ever discuss what they did for our country they can be prosecuted and risk forfeiting of the pensions they have earned in addition to loss of rank and or title.

I think that members of the Silent Services deserve the same recognition as all veterans, Unfortunately that is not going to happen.

Harold Kelly Durham

Mainstream Adirondack residents under assault To the Editor: I write to commend and support the Valley News editorial staff for their determination in exercising their right to an opinion.

Newspapers primarily report news, engage in investigative journalism, and offer opinion. Their function is not to placate and please the subjects of an opinion or story.

Obviously the editorial staff are not enthralled with the mission or methods of the Protect the Adirondacks radical environmental organization. They have every right to that opinion and

they possess the mechanism to express that opinion, at least they did.

The Protect folks pretend their efforts are for the good of all and believe that the Adirondacks are in danger, but many disagree. Little of what they do is for the good of all who live in the Adirondacks.

Obviously they donÕ t take criticism well.

Their primary focus, of course, is the environment. The ability of residents to make a living and raise your families here is not the concern of the Protect crowd, or other like minded environmental groups.

I ask the Valley News to do some investigative journalism and tell us more about state tax dollar costs and/or reimbursements to Protect the Adirondacks for their litigation.

I also commend and thank the Essex County Board of Supervisors for standing up for what I suspect would be the majority of your constituents regarding this issue.

Mainstream Adirondack residents are under assault from a variety of environmental initiatives such as Smart Growth and the transfer of our local Home Rule authority to regional planners, like the APA and their supporters.

The environmental groups have a vision for the Adirondacks.

Many of us donÕ t necessarily have a place in this vision that slowly and continuously moves forward.

Ken Fenimore, Elizabethtown

wanian, including the annual picnic, the Bacon Burger booth at the County Fair, the Pancake Breakfast, Christmas dinners and early morning breakfast meetings.

We wish them well in their new endeavors and hope that an equally community-conscious vendor will take over the Historic DeerÕ s Head Inn. Paul DeBarbieri, President, Elizabethtown Kiwanis

On Campus Canton recognizes student achievements

CANTON Ñ Students are being recognized for their outstanding achievement at SUNY Canton during the fall 2014 semester.

Among the students to earn the highest academic honor at SUNY Canton were: Grant C. Strack, a Sports Management major from Lake Placid.

He graduated from Saranac Lake High School in 2013.

Austin Rdzanek, a Graphic and Multimedia Design major from Saranac Lake (12983). He graduated from Saranac Lake High School in 2009.

Quinn M. Urquhart, a Alternative and Renewable Energy Systems major from Saranac Lake. He graduated from Saranac Lake High School in 2013.

Thanks from Kiwanis

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To the Editor: The Elizabethtown Kiwanis was founded 77 years ago in 1938.

In those early days, meetings were often held at the DeerÕ s Head Inn on Court Street in Elizabethtown.

As time passed, the DeerÕ s Head Inn changed owners, and for a period of time was closed, but when ever possible, the Elizabethtown Kiwanis called the DeerÕ s Head home.

Regretfully, it is again a time of change, and the entire club wants to thank Joanne and Matt Baldwin, Joyce Bethlehem and Rob and Karin Demuro for hosting the Club events for the past eight years.

These folks have been wonderful supporters of all things Ki-

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Winter Carnival From page 1

25 YEARS Mark Kurtz has been producing the festivalÕ s slideshow for the past quarter century. Ò ItÕ s a big deal for me,Ó he said. Ò I have a different perspective than most.Ó For Kurtz, Winter Carnival means attending each and every activity over the 10-day event starting with the construction of the Ice Palace, which began last Thursday. Ò The Ice Palace is such an icon, he said. Ò The building has got such unique qualities. To get the building built, itÕ s so important overall, not only for the Winter Carnival, but also the slideshow.Ó Assembling the montage of images initially started as a gig, recalled the commercial photographer.

When he started in 1991, he shot on film and used dissolve units to change the photos along with the soundtrack.

Running the equipment in the cold was a challenge and sometimes everything didnÕ t work as planned.

The switch to digital eliminated those problems, but as the festival grew in attendance and scope, another challenge arose — whittling down the number of photos to fit the slideshow, which has remained at a constant 30 minutes.

Another meticulous aspect is selecting the music with soundtrack coordinator Angela Petitto. Ò ItÕ s always interesting to see how people in the community interpret the theme,Ó he said. Ò You need a certain kind of music that works well.Ó This yearÕ s is the Groovy Ô 60s.

He said the soundtrack is often a challenge, especially this year. Ò Most people will know the songs,Ó he said, Ò and will hopefully sing along.Ó HEATWAVE Twisted Sister Jean Murphy was born and raised in Saranac Lake.

The Waterhole, she said, is a focal point for locals to come together.

The Main Street tavern becomes to go-to beacon during the event: the porch is fenced off, balconies packed and bands booked. Ò They know the Waterhole is here,Ó she said, Ò and itÕ s an awesome melting pool.Ó Sales of buttons and posters were brisk at Ampersound on Main Street. Ò ItÕ s very unique,Ó said Mark Ò SparkyÓ Coleman on the event. Ò You just donÕ t see this in other communities.Ó Coleman hailed the volunteers on the myriad committees that organize and execute the celebration. Ò The epitome of volunteerism,Ó he said. Ò The poster child of volunteerism.Ó Ò And the community,Ó added Chris Covert, a former grand marshall who was in the process of purchasing several buttons Ò A lot of people come back for the Winter Carnival,Ó he said.

Coleman noted he had to give his cape back after his reign had ended. Ò Pulling it from his cold, dead hands,Ó he joked.

A reporter said heÕ d be remiss if he didnÕ t ask a music store proprietor about his picks for a 1960s soundtrack. Ò Hundreds of thousands of songs,Ó said Coleman.

He thought about it for a moment: Ò Ô Dancing in the Street,Õ Ó he said.

“The Mick Jagger and David Bowie collaboration?” asked a

Mark Kurtz has served as the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival’s official photographer for 25 years. He’s pictured here displaying the commemorative buttons he has collected over the years.

Photo by Pete DeMola

reporter.

Coleman eyed the braindead simpleton. Ò Martha and the Vandellas,Ó he said. Ò WasnÕ t it Martha and the Vandellas? No, they did ‘Heatwave.’”

He tapped away at a computer. Ò It was Martha and the Vandellas!Ó Ò ItÕ s My Party and IÕ ll Cry If I Want To,Ó said Covert. Ò IÕ d be okay with Ô Wild ThingÕ , too.Ó How about the late-1960s?

Coleman rattled them off: Thunderclap NewmanÕ s Ò Something in the Air,Ó Buffalo Springfield’s “For What It’s Worth”, Crosby, Stills, Nash and YoungÕ s Ò Teach Your ChildrenÓ and Janis JoplinÕ s Ò Mercedes Benz.Ó He sent a reporter to talk to Dan Reilly.

“Ask him about floats,” he said.

The Home Energy crew is known for their intricate creations, including a metallic dragon that dazzled passerby one year with glowing red eyes.

The recipe for a good parade, said Reilly, is simple: Two good floats and two good bands While Reilly remains a float enthusiast — he possesses a contagious and fascinating reservoir of knowledge about floats, their history, tow vehicles and parade dynamic Ñ he will take a pass this year. Ò We do take a year off periodically,Ó he laughed. Ò IÕ m happy to be a float consultant at no charge.”

REVITALIZATION Last week, Sarah Curtis decked out Main Street ExchangeÕ s storefront window with eye-catching psychedelic flair — rainbow tie-dyed pinwheels, colorful apparel and a glass head outfitted with coruscating lights.

Inside, a crate of vinyl records awaited a home. Ò ItÕ s been inspiring people to come in,Ó she said.

Curtis said each year, the shops sells items related to the theme Ñ casual stuff to passed out to out-of-town pals and kids.

This yearÕ s hot item is peace sign sunglasses, which have been selling like hotcakes. Ò Winter Carnival is revitalization in the dead of winter,Ó said Curtis. Ò For us, itÕ s something to get excited about and plan for.Ó And on Lake Flower, the Ice Palace Workers 101 began cutting blocks, hauling them out of the lake and assembling their fortress on River Street.

Across the street at Lakeview Deli, Matt Sorensen said the eatery enjoyed providing complementary meals to the volunteers each year. Ò We really try to help get it all going,Ó he said.

Lakeview occassionally offers menu items that complement the theme Ñ like steak and Guinness pie and scotch broth soup for last yearÕ s Celtic theme, for instance.

Dianne Reandeau grew up in Bloomingdale and worked on the castle as a teenager.

After school, she and her sister would link up with their father, George Rottner, to head down to the site.

The three worked together with pride, Reandeau recalled. Ò It was great, a really good time,Ó she said, recalling the celebrities who used to roll through town.

Each year, she and her siblings make plans to reunite. Over the years, their children learned about the festival through these reunions.

Reandeau said she once tried the frying pan toss, but wasnÕ t very successful. Ò ItÕ s an annual event that you just really look forward to,Ó she said. Ò It brings camaraderie and itÕ s a joy coming to see it every year.Ó

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CHOLESTEROL and its relation to

HEART DISEASE

High cholesterol levels have long been directly linked to heart disease. But as more research into cholesterol and its relation to heart disease is conducted, some doctors are shifting their views on the relationship between the two.

Statistics from the American Heart Association indicate that 75 million Americans currently suffer from heart disease. And even though one-quarter of the population takes cholesterol-lowering medication and have reduced the fat content of their diets, the AHA estimates that more Americans will die of heart disease than ever before.

More revelations are coming to the forefront regarding cholesterol and heart disease. New research has shown that statin drugs are ineffective at reducing mortality rates in most populations.

Furthermore, according to the Framingham Heart Study, which is the lon-

gest-running and most comprehensive study on heart disease to date, it was demonstrated that cholesterol intake in the diet had no correlation with heart disease. The study found that men and women with above average cholesterol levels had nearly identical rates of heart disease compared to those with below average cholesterol rates.

Another potential eye opener is that, in addition to cholesterol not affecting heart disease risk, eating high-cholesterol foods does not elevate blood-cholesterol levels as doctors once thought. Ancel Keys, who is considered the “father” of the theory that cholesterol contributes to heart disease, now says that there’s no connection between cholesterol in food and cholesterol in the blood.

If not cholesterol levels and the foods one eats, what, then is responsible for heart disease? Many medical profes-

sionals and researchers now believe the primary causes of heart disease are inflammation and oxidative stress.

According to Dr. Dwight Lundell, a heart surgeon and author of the book, “The Great Cholesterol Lie,” foods like refined sugars and vegetable oils used to preserve processed foods may lead to the inflammation that ultimately causes heart disease. Inflammation is the body’s immune response to a foreign invader.

Foods high in sugar and saturated fat can exacerbate inflammation. Bacteria and other unwanted substances in the body also contribute to inflammation.

To combat inflammation, people can adopt a healthy eating style. Fatty fish, whole grains, leafy greens, fiber, and nuts can help reduce inflammation.

Exercise also can reduce inflammation. Research from Mark Hamer, PhD,

E-cigarettes and quitting smoking Quitting smoking and losing weight consistently top New Year’s resolutions lists. In an effort to stop smoking, a growing number of smokers are turning to electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, to help them quit once and for all.

Although e-cigarettes are not currently regulated, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is weighing regulations in a market that estimates suggest could be as big $5 billion in 2015. But are these devices safe? Or even effective?

There is mixed information regarding the efficacy of e-cigarettes to help a person quit smoking. Some studies point to e-cigarettes as a good method of smoking cessation, while others say there’s limited evidence to support those claims.

E-cigarettes typically contain liquid nicotine, which is inhaled as vapor. The vapor resembles smoke and can mimic the look and feel of smoking traditional cigarettes. But e-cigarettes typically do not contain any of the additional chemicals, such as tar and other potentially toxic ingredients, found in traditional cigarettes.

Nicotine cartridges for e-cigarettes also come in various concentrations and flavors, and smokers can even purchase nicotine-free replacement cartridges.

Much like users of nicotine patches or chewers of nicotine gum, e-cigarette smokers can gradually lower their nicotine doses over time.

The American Lung Association currently has not approved any e-cigarette as a

people were 60 percent more likely to succeed in quitting smoking using e-cigarettes compared to would-be quitters who tried a nicotine patch or gum. Background information in the report suggests that, since the e-cigarette vapor only contains nicotine and not tobacco smoke, e-cigarettes may help reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms.

safe or effective method to help smokers quit. They cite a study that estimates there are nearly 500 different e-cigarette brands today with varying levels of nicotine and the possible presence of other chemicals. These e-cigarettes are unregulated. The ALA says there is a great deal more to learn about these products before they can be recommended as a safe and effective way for smokers to wean themselves off of smoking.

E-cigarettes may contain additional chemicals besides nicotine. Studies have found detectable levels of chemicals used in antifreeze in two leading brands of e-cigarettes. Formaldehyde and benzene have been detected in some e-cigarette emissions. Other studies have found secondhand emissions from e-cigarettes can prove harmful to nonsmokers.

While some organizations do not endorse e-cigarettes, others state that they shouldn’t be ruled out just yet. A 2014 study by British researchers and published in the journal Addiction found

Although some e-cigarettes may contain harmful byproducts, toxicity tests indicate they are safer than regular cigarettes. Some health experts believe the benefits of quitting traditional cigarettes outweigh the risks posed by e-cigarettes.

The American Heart Association agrees.

In a policy statement released in August 2014, the American Heart Association said physicians shouldn’t discourage e-cigarette use as a last resort to stop smoking.

“If people cannot quit at all and have tried everything in the field, we would not discourage them,” said Aruni Bhatnager, the statement’s lead writer. “It’s not something we would suggest.”

The AHA recommends e-cigarettes only if smokers refuse or are intolerant of other options.

People who desire to quit smoking may look to e-cigarettes to help their fight. Although the safety and efficacy of e-cigarettes remains open to debate, cannot be proven, many former smokers feel e-cigarettes played a significant role in helping them to quit smoking once and for all.

an epidemiologist at University College London, found that, regardless of BMI or weight, study participants who completed 2.5 hours of moderate exercise each week - about 20 minutes a day - lowered their markers of inflammation by at least 12 percent.

When a person exercises, muscle tissue releases a protein molecule called cytokine, which likely prompts an inflammation drop. Just about any type of workout that raises heart rate is effective in helping with inflammation.

The public may have been misinformed about just how vital it is to reduce cholesterol levels. Contrary to popular belief, high cholesterol may not have the same connection to heart disease as doctors once thought. In fact, inflammation may be the bigger component in heart disease risk.

Immunizations important for adults, too Even though people get the majority of their vaccinations while they are very young, that does not necessarily mean they can’t still benefit from immunizations later in life.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that humans never outgrow their need for vaccinations. Although certain vaccinations may no longer be necessary, others may be necessary into adulthood.

Certain vaccinations, which can safeguard individuals from long-term illness, hospitalization and even death, are now recommended for all adults. The following are some of the immunizations you may need as you age.

Influenza: According to the CDC, roughly 226,000 people are hospitalized in the United States due to influenza, while thousands more die from the flu and its complications.

Pneumococcal disease: Pneumococcal disease is an illness caused by bacteria that can spread from the nose and throat to the ears or sinuses. If the bacteria spreads to other areas of the body, like the lungs, it can cause pneumonia.

Shingles: Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. Individuals who have had chickenpox are at risk for developing shingles later in life.

Pertussis (whooping cough): The CDC estimates that there are between one and three million pertussis cases in the United States each year. All adults between the ages of 19 and 64 need a one-time whooping cough booster vaccine.

HPV: Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is a common virus spread mostly through sexual contact. The HPV vaccine is recommended for both males and females between the ages of 17 and 50.

Vaccinations are not just for kids. Adults should discuss their immunization records with their physicians to determine which vaccinations they need to maintain optimal health.

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The Week In Review

Boys’ hockey

Elizabethtown-Lewis 64, Lake Placid 48 ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The Lions jumped out to an early lead, saw it evaporate, and eventually took it back in a seesaw win over the Blue Bombers Jan. 23.

After going up 17-6 in the first quarter, Elizabethtown-Lewis found itself on the other end of such a margin as Lake Placid used a 19-6 swing to go into the half up by two.

The Lions, however, regrouped with a strong second half to pull away.

Zac Noka-Bailey scored a game-high 27 points in the win and Joel Morris added 13. Sam Huttig scored 10 more, followed by Trevor Brooks (10 points) and Colden Blades (six points).

All of Lake PlacidÕ s scoring came from just four players, led by Tarik CecunjaninÕ s 19. Austin Pratt scored 13 points, Scott Rossi 10 and Alex Brandes six.

Northeastern Clinton 3, Saranac Lake 0 CHAMPLAIN Ñ The Cougars scored a goal in each period as they skated out to the 3-0 league win over the Red Storm on their home ice Jan. 21.

Dayton Roberts started the scoring in the first period on a Devyn Sample assist before collecting a helper of his own on Colby BoireÕ s second period score.

Bailey LaBombard also picked up an assist on the second goal.

Northeastern Clinton pushed the lead to three in the final period when Nick Rowe set up Alex Gonyo for the game’s final point.

The win was the Cougars’ first in league play, aided by a 31-17 advantage in shots on goal.

Northeastern Clinton goalie Ryan Roberts collected the shutout with 17 saves while the Red StormÕ s Justin Farmer made 28 stops in the setback.

Lake Placid 6, Saranac Lake 0 SARANAC LAKE Ñ The Blue Bombers scored once in the first period, twice in the second and three more times in the third as they blanked the Red Storm 6-0 on Jan. 24.

Lake Placid, ranked 12th in the state, didnÕ t let a looming match at second-ranked Beekmantown distract them.

Jared Smith gave the Blue Bombers the early lead before Ryan Damp scored two goals a period later.

Kiefer Casler found the net less than a minute into the third period and Connor Preston added two more goals to close out the game. Lake Placid outshot Saranac Lake 41-10.

Kamm Cassidy earned the shutout with a 10-save performance while two different Red Storm goalies put in time between the pipes.

Justin Farmer stopped 27 of 33 shots and Tanner Courcelle stopped all eight that he faced.

Girls’ hockey Canton 4, Lake Placid 1 CANTON Ñ The Blue Bombers, coming off a tight 1-0 overtime loss to league-leading Beekmantown, fell to the Golden Bears 4-1 on Jan. 19.

Canton went up 1-0 in the first period and pushed the lead to three by the end of the second. Mirna Husinec had two goals in the stretch and Elizabeth Collins one.

Lake Placid, which last scored nearly two weeks prior against Plattsburgh, found the net on a Tess Stanton goal in the third period. Mia Kennedy picked up the assist.

Albany Academy shut out the Blue Bombers before Beekmantown did so twice, though Beekmantown got a tough fight the second time around. Ò Our backchecking could have been better but our intensity throughout the game was much better than our most recent games,Ó said the BombersÕ Morgan Meyer.

Canton picked up one more goal by Natalie Giglio with the game winding down. Ò We did well on the forecheck and in the offensive zone,Ó said Lake PlacidÕ s Jayde Dukette, Ò but we started pressing too much and we got caught leading to multiple odd man rushes against.Ó Skaneateles 4, Lake Placid 1 TUPPER LAKE Ñ The Blue BombersÕ offensive struggles continued Jan. 24, this time to Skaneateles in a 4-1 non-league setback.

Lake Placid fell behind just 37 seconds into the game on a Paige Postalwait goal, but Elizabeth Bimonte made sure the deficit wouldn’t carry into the second period when she tied the game with 12 seconds left.

Carissa Kennedy and Mia Kennedy picked up the assists on the goal.

Skaneateles, however, would score three unanswered while keeping Lake Placid out of the net for the rest of the game.

Lauren Jones scored the go-ahead goal 19 seconds into the second period and Grace Schnorr put in two more in the third for the final margin, one on an empty net with 57 seconds to play. Ò We gave up a couple untimely goals which game Skaneateles the momentum,Ó said Blue Bombers head coach Bill Ward. Ò We seized it at the end of the first with a nice one-timer by Lizzy off a great feed by Carissa but they answered quickly early in the second to take it right back.Ó The Blue Bombers managed nine shots on goal to SkaneatelesÕ 27. Tanner Stanton made 23 saves in the setback.

Girls’ basketball

The No. 12 Blue Bombers picked up a 6-0 win over the Red Storm Jan. 24 to set up a big showdown with No. 2 Beekmantown on Jan. 28 in Plattsburgh. The two teams will play again Feb. 11 with Lake Placid hosting.

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Saranac Lake 2, St. Lawrence 1 MALONE Ñ Red Storm freshman Alex HillÕ s first career varsity goal came at a perfect time.

HillÕ s third period goal broke a 1-1 tie to give Saranac Lake the 2-1 win over St. Lawrence on Jan. 21 at the Malone Arena.

The LarriesÕ Kerrigan Rondeau scored an unassisted goal in the first period to go ahead, a head St. Lawrence would hold until midway through the second period.

Cameron Snyder tied the game for the Red Storm, also on an unassisted shot, to set up Hill for her go-ahead netter a period later.

Saranac Lake outshot St. Lawrence 21-11. Larries goalie Eliza Sullivan made 19 saves in the non-league setback.

Arianna Patraw and Lindsay Reeve split time in net for the Red Storm. Patraw stopped five of six shots and Reeve five of five as the two collected the win.

Potsdam 1, Lake Placid 0 POTSDAM Ñ Tanner Stanton held the Sandstoners to a single goal on 37 shots, but a lack of scoring kept the Blue Bombers out of the win column Jan. 21 in a 1-0 road loss.

Stanton had two perfect periods on her way to 36 saves before a power play goal by Hannah Dreschel at 4:15 in the third gave Potsdam the non-league win.

Kelsey Green and Ali McFadden picked up the assists on the gameÕ s lone score.

The Sandstoners had five power play chances overall, converting on one. The Blue Bombers went 0-3 on their tries.

Lake Placid put 15 shots on goal in the setback, but Potsdam goalie Allie CompeauÕ s 15 saves were good for the shutout. Ò We had a good effort,Ó said the Blue BombersÕ Payton Barney. Ò We need to continue to take more shots to come out on top.Ó Saranac Lake 1, Salmon River 0 SARANAC LAKE Ñ Danielle PatrawÕ s third period goal was just enough to propel the Red Storm to a 1-0 win over the Shamrocks Jan. 21 on their home ice.

The goal was PatrawÕ s second game-winner of the season. She also scored an overtime goal to give Saranac Lake a league win over Lake Placid.

Red Storm head coach Bill Peer also noted that goalkeeper Lindsay Reeve collected her first career shutout with 20 saves in net.

Saranac Lake outshot Salmon River by a slim 22-20 margin, but ReeveÕ s effort was a goal better.

Tristan Dejung stopped 21 shots for the Shamrocks in the road setback.

Boys’ basketball Northern Adirondack 74, Saranac Lake 47 SARANAC LAKE Ñ The Bobcats jumped out to an early 25-6 lead and never looked back as they topped the Red Storm 74-47 on Jan. 20 in Saranac Lake.

Ethan King led Northern Adirondack with 19 points, John Juntunen added 17, Cory Lafountain had 11 and Stephen Peryea 10 in the win.

Saranac LakeÕ s offensive production increased each quarter, scoring six, nine, 13 and 19 points. Joe Viscardo led the team with 13 points and Tanner Manning had 10.

Mike Spadaro scored nine for the Red Storm while leading-scorer Mike Rice was held to eight.

Lake Placid 55, Willsboro 52 LAKE PLACID Ñ Tarik Cecunjanin scored 30 points and the Blue BombersÕ clutch play down the stretched helped them to a 55-52 win Jan. 21.

Cecunjanin connected on 12 field goals, one from beyond the arc, and added five from the stripe in the strong offensive effort. Alex Brandes added nine points and Chase Hayes seven.

The Blue Bombers led at the half before Willsboro poured in 19 third quarter points to take a lead into the final quarter.

Jesse Hearns had a solid game for the Warriors, scoring a team-high 23 points. Nolan Murphy added 12 and Sean Lincoln 10 in the close loss.

Beekmantown 62, Saranac Lake 46 BEEKMANTOWN Ñ The Eagles came out of the break strong, using a 22-7 third quarter to build on an 13-point halftime lead on their way to the 62-46 win over the Red Storm Jan. 22.

Saranac Lake had a strong fourth quarter, scoring 21 points to BeekmantownÕ s nine, but the lead was too much to overcome.

Justin Stevens led the Eagles with 17 points while Alex Price had 12 and Nick Wilson 11 in the win. Price hit two of Beekmantown’s five 3’s.

The Red Storm, who played the Eagles tighter than in their 76-32 loss to them on Dec. 17, were led by Mike Rice and Tanner Manning, who both scored 16 points.

Joe Viscardo added 11 points, including one of Saranac LakeÕ s seven from outside. Rice hit three, Manning two, and Chaos Rexilius-Tuthill one.

Lake Placid 36, Willsboro 31 LAKE PLACID Ñ The Blue Bombers used a decisive 12-2 run in the second corner, fueled by two Cameron Shipman 3Õ s, to pull away from the Warriors and win 36-31 on Jan. 20.

Shipman scored six overall while Lauren Rossi had 12 points and Liza Marinis 11. Cheyenne Blair netted five and Laura Stanton two. Ò We controlled the boards better in the second half to hang on for the win,Ó said Lake Placid head coach Jeff Potter. Ò Our kids played hard but we couldn’t put them away until the final minute of the game.Ó Willsboro led 11-9 after a quarter of play before Lake Placid built its lead. Andrea OÕ Hara led the Warriors with 11 points, Payton Gough and Amanada Henrichs each had five, and Trina Bigelow and Taylor Bigelow had four apiece.

Tori Wade scored two. Ò Andrea OÕ Hara had a great second half, scoring eight of her game high 11 points for Willsboro to keep the game close,Ó said Potter.

Northern Adirondack 53, Saranac Lake 19 ELLENBURG Ñ The Bobcats held the Red Storm to four first-half points as they pulled away to the 53-19 win on their home court Jan. 21.

Taylor Durnin scored a game-high 18 points and Makenna Magee added 10. Rachael Venne chipped in seven points.

Saranac Lake fared better offensively in the second half with 15 points, but so did Northern Adirondack, scoring 29 after the break.

Almelina Cecunjanin led the Red Storm with eight points and Andrea Boon had four.

Elizabethtown-Lewis 64, Lake Placid 23 LAKE PLACID Ñ Jasmin Barnes had a hand in everything, picking up a rare quadruple-double in the LionsÕ 64-23 road win over the Blue Bombers Jan. 22.

Barnes led all scorers with 19 points while tallying 13 rebounds, 10 assists and 13 steals for a huge night statistically in the win.

Emma Disogra picked a double-double with 14 points and 15 boards while Myra Adams scored 18 points.

Despite the setback, Lake Placid head coach Jeff Potter was pleased with how his team played without itÕ s three starting forwards. Ò I was proud of our effort tonight,Ó said Potter. Ò Liza Marinis really stepped up for us tonight leading our offense while Cameron Shipman once again provided some long range shooting.Ó Marinis led the Blue Bombers with 10 points while Shipman and Maria Paola each had six points. Ò We brought up Camile Craig and Bella Reid from our JV program and both gave us some solid minutes,Ó said Potter. Ò They played great in the varsity debut.Ó Beekmantown 60, Saranac Lake 21 SARANAC LAKE Ñ The Eagles used a 3710 first half to jump out well ahead of the Red Storm in their 60-21 road win on Jan. 23.

The second quarter was especially devastating for Saranac Lake as the team scored two points while allowing Beekmantown 23.

The EaglesÕ Brooke Bjelko had 17 points and Kenna Guynup was close behind with 16. Alyssa Waters had eight points while Gabrielle Rowell and Bailee Mull each had six.

Tristen Cummings had five points for the Red Storm, followed by Almelina Cecunjanin, Haleigh Morgan and Talia McDonough with four apiece.

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It’s a good life A

fter being asked to describe his 60-plus year career as an Adirondack guide, the late Tony Deepe of Lake George claimed simply, Ò ItÕ s been a good life.Ó According to those who knew the man, it was likely the shortest sentence he ever uttered, as Tony was also a renowned storyteller.

Regardless of the brevity, his simple reply truly encompasses the aura of the profession, which has long been considered a way of life rather than an occupation.

The field of outdoor education and wilderness travel has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, which has resulted in many rapid changes in the industry.

Currently, there are over 3,000 Outdoor Experience and Wilderness Travel Programs operating in the US, with a growth rate of about 15 percent per year.

The outdoor field remains a growth opportunity, and it’s full of interesting people and opportunities to travel to some of the world’s most incredible places. Cool, eh?

Initially, it appears the position offers a chance to get paid to play. It may sound like the ideal line of work, however itÕ s important to realize that one personÕ s play often requires a lot of work on the part of others.

Sorry Dude! Outdoor jobs are not particularly well suited to slackers. The work environment is always ever changing, and your services are always being focused on the guestÕ s expectations and a search for enjoyment.

Although the work is often fun and exciting, it can also be boring and backbreaking. While the weather may be lousy, the guest’s gear shoddy and your co-workers attitude miserable; you must maintain a positive attitude and sport a warm, embracing smile even when the sky is falling down all around you.

However, it can be the same with any position where you are paid to work; so you might as well try to do something that you truly enjoy.

My career path began when I went to work as a Camp Counselor as a teen. I thought the position would be an excellent opportunity and provide me with valuable outdoor experience.

However, I soon realized that Junior Counselors were also considered chefs, wait staff, bottle washers and garbage collectors.

I also served on a Trail Crew, and even as a fill-in Fire Tower Observer for a few days, before settling into a regular summer career as a lifeguard.

Eventually, I went to work for a camp caretaker where the duties mirrored those of my Junior Counselor position; primarily cleaning up around camp, raking leaves, cooking and washing lots of pots and pans.

But the job also provided me with an opportunity to learn the finer points of trout fishing, operating boats and motors as well as valuable insights regarding the ins and outs of off-the-trail, travel.

It was at that moment, I decided my career should also be conducted largely off the beaten path.

Regardless of the hard skills I had acquired along the way, I also recognized the importance of honing the soft skills that are necessary to organize expeditions and outings.

Soon after achieving a BS in Elementary Education and a MS in Counseling and Adventure Therapy; I began leading Lodge to Lodge bicycle trips in New England, whitewater paddling adventures in North Carolina and Nordic Ski trips, in addition to backpacking, canoeing and angling adventures in the Adirondacks.

Forty years later, I still enjoy working as an Adirondack guide.

It is an archaic occupation that has allowed me to work with some of the finest folks I’ve ever known.

The guideÕ s position is one of the very few occupations where the employee immediately becomes his employerÕ s boss. And soon after being hired, the guide is often the one that is barking orders and giving directions to individuals who rarely take orders from anyone in the course of their regular role or station in life.

While it surely is the oddest juxtaposition of employment roles, the obedient employer soon recognizes that his guideÕ s immediate commands are intended solely to ensure both the safety and success of their journey together.

And soon after setting his hook into the jaw of the fine speckled trout, a visiting Ô employeeÕ is typically eager to follow any and all commands that his new Boss may bark in his direction.

There are still a number of large, private sporting clubs in the Park that continue to carry on the tradition and employ guides.

Most notable are the Ausable Club in Keene Valley and the Adirondack League Club near Old Forge, however there are also many smaller camp properties that hire on guides during the hunting season.

In some instances, the Club or House guides represent the 4th

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or 5th generation of the same families that have been working for the same families on the same properties for over a century.

Currently, there is a viable career path available for those willing to attain the outdoor skills necessary to pursue the occupation. At the same time, there is a burgeoning demand for such skilled workers.

Fortunately, there are also several regional educational institutions that offer outdoor recreation leadership programs including Paul Smiths College, which has two and four year degree programs in Forest Recreation, Outdoor Education and Recreation, Adventure Travel, and Ecotourism .

In Saranac Lake, North Country Community College has a Wilderness Education Association affiliated program with an Associate degree program in Wilderness Recreation Leadership.

While Plattsburgh State University provides two and four year programs in Expeditionary Studies. The program is affiliated with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), a recognized authority in wilderness travel.

SUNY Adirondack also offers a two-year Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree and a one-year certificate in Adventure Sports: Leadership and Management.

Students in the programs have numerous opportunities to engage in outdoor education and expeditions in order to develop leadership, management with hands-on experience in a variety of outdoor adventure sports.

Adirondack Guide Program: Start ‘em Early

The 4-H Adirondack Guide Program is an exciting and unique program open to boys and girls (12-18 years old) who would like to explore, in depth, natural resource related topics.

The program provides teenagers with an opportunity to gain knowledge in the biological sciences, and to develop important outdoor leadership skills.

The first orientation meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. in the Cornell University Cooperative Extension Education Center, 377 Schroon River Road in Warrensburg, NY. In this program, sponsored by Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Warren County, participants advance from the Beginner Guide level, through Intermediate, to full Advanced 4-H Adirondack Guide status.

Activities include field trips and classes, canoe and camping trips, and community service projects. Topics taught include: map & compass reading; canoeing; tree and wildlife identification; camping safety and survival skills; first aid training; and environmental career exploration.

For more information, or to register, please call the Cornell Cooperative Extension office at 518-623-3291 or 518-668-4881 to register. For further information, please ask to speak with Abby Henderson.

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

Imperial Decisions

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ver 60 folks attended the NYS Department of Environmental Conservations Imperial Dam Fish Passage Project meeting held in Plattsburgh Jan. 21. With such a large crowd, one would have thought that there would be an objection to removing the Imperial Dam, but not one person

By Rich Redman spoke against the project, it was a unanimous agreement crowd.

The NYS DEC staff and the project engineer spoke about how the dam would be reduced in height, and a fish ladder installed with a series of pools the fish would slowly swim through on their way up over the lowered dam. Included in the fish ladder would be a one foot high falls the salmon would have to leap over. The one foot jump would prevent lamprey eels from migrating upstream.

Protecting environmental resources such as both aquatic and riparian wetlands, stream restoration and stream bank stability, will all be included in the final design while dam modification and sediment removal and safe stockpiling are being completed.

This meeting was to get public input about the project and many in the crowd shared their ideas.

The work should be completed and it needs to be done soon was the imperial decision and emphasis of the night!

Trout Unlimited members, fishing guides, tackle shop owners and numerous fishermen all spoke in favor of the plan to allow Atlantic Salmon to reach another 9 miles of spawning habitat.

Canoe and white water rafting enthusiasts were encouraging the NYS DEC to consider canoe and rafting in the design.

Many in the crowd had concerns about public access and hiking trails along the river to be built in with the project.

The cost of the project, over five million dollars, is part of the NYS Environment Bond Act and NYS budget items for the North Country. The estimate for the economic value of the Atlantic salmon fishery and what it will bring into the community was in excess of one million per year.

With improved fishing and canoe access, the improved fisheries habitat, and hiking trails along the river, this project has an economic benefit that will last for many years, far exceeding the cost.

Overall, everyone agreed to the fish passage project, a rare thing these days.

Many ideas were brought to the table concerning total removal of the dam, versus partial removal, how to control lamprey eels without having a fish ladder and about total removal of the sediment behind the impoundment. The design is not final, so now is the time to speak your mind.

If you have a thought or comment about this project, contact; Lance Durfey, Regional Fisheries Manager NYSDEC Region 5 P.O. Box 296 Ray Brook NY 12977.

Conservation

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Rich Redman is a retired District Conservationist for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and an avid outdoorsman.

His column will appear regularly. He may be reached at rangeric@ nycap.rr.com.

Elizabeth Lee, a guide from Westport, contemplates the remainder of a long climb, from the bottom of the Cobble Hill cliffs near Elizabethtown. Currently, female guides represent about 28 percent of the 2500 licensed guides in New York state.

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LEGALS NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETINGS Please take notice that the Westport Fire District of the Town of Westport, County of Essex, New York, will hold its regular meetings for the year 2015 on the Third Tuesday of every month at 7 oclock p.m. on such day at the Westport Town Hall located at 22 Champlain Avenue, Westport New York. All meetings of the Westport Fire District are open to the public.

This notice is being posted in accordance with the provisions of Section 94 of the Public Officers Law of the State of New York.

By order of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Westport Fire District.

Board of Fire Commissioners /s/ Robin E. Crandall Secretary January 22, 2015 VN-01/31/2015-1TC71929

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETINGS Please take notice that the Westport Fire District of the Town of Westport, County of Essex, New York, will hold its regular meetings for the year 2015 on the Third Tuesday of every month at 7 oclock p.m. on such day at the Westport Town Hall located at 22 Champlain Avenue, Westport New York. All meetings of the Westport Fire District are open to the public.

This notice is being posted in accordance with the provisions of Section 94 of the Public Officers Law of the State of New York.

By order of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Westport Fire District.

Board of Fire Commissioners /s/ Robin E. Crandall Secretary January 22, 2015 VN-01/31/2015-1TC71929 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF PEAK-AVIEW FARM LLC Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law FIRST: The name of the limited liability company is: PEAK-a-View Farm LLC SECOND: The county, within this state, in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is Essex.

THIRD: The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: Paul Stephens, 152 Morrison RD., Westport, NY 12993 FOURTH: The existence of the limited liability company shall begin upon filing of these Articles of Organization with the Department of State.

I certify that I have read the above statements, I am authorized to sign these Articles of Organization, that the above statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and that my signature typed below constitutes my signature.

Paul Stephens, owner (signature) Paul Stephens, ORGANIZER 152 Morrison Rd. Westport, NY 12993 VN-01/31-03/07/20156TC-71974

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF PEAK-AVIEW FARM LLC Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law FIRST: The name of the limited liability company is: PEAK-a-View Farm LLC SECOND: The county, within this state, in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is Essex.

THIRD: The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: Paul Stephens, 152 Morrison RD., Westport, NY 12993 FOURTH: The existence of the limited liability company shall begin upon filing of these Articles of Organization with the Department of State.

I certify that I have read the above statements, I am authorized to sign these Articles of Organization, that the above statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and that my signature typed below constitutes my signature.

Paul Stephens, owner (signature) Paul Stephens, ORGANIZER 152 Morrison Rd. Westport, NY 12993 VN-01/31-03/07/20156TC-71974 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The Town of Essex Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, February 19, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. at the Essex Town Hall, 2313 Main Street, Essex, on the following application: Tax Map #49.11-155.054 - Owner: Allen "Camp Bonnie", 1855 Lake Shore Road, Essex, NY, (Crater Club) for demolition of old structure and new construction replacement house, single family residential.

The regular meeting of the Planning Board will immediately follow the public hearing.

By order of the Town of Essex Planning Board.

Catherine DeWolff, Acting Clerk VN-01/31/2015-1TC71931

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The Town of Essex Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, February 19, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. at the Essex Town Hall, 2313 Main Street, Essex, on the following application: Tax Map #49.11-155.054 - Owner: Allen "Camp Bonnie", 1855 Lake Shore Road, Essex, NY, (Crater Club) for demolition of old structure and new construction replacement house, single family residential.

The regular meeting of the Planning Board will immediately follow the public hearing.

By order of the Town of Essex Planning Board.

Catherine DeWolff, Acting Clerk VN-01/31/2015-1TC71931 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: Redline Hockey, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (SSNYS) on November 12, 2014, pursuant to Section 203 of the New York Limited Liability Company Law. The company office is located in Essex County. The SSNYS has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNYS shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, c/o Anderson Byrne LLC, 48 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. The purpose of the company is to engage in any lawful business of every kind and character for which LLCs may be organized under the New York LLC law, or any successor statute.

VN-01/17-02/21/20156TC-70916

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: Redline Hockey, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (SSNYS) on November 12, 2014, pursuant to Section 203 of the New York Limited Liability Company Law. The company office is located in Essex County. The SSNYS has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNYS shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, c/o Anderson Byrne LLC, 48 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. The purpose of the company is to engage in any lawful business of every kind and character for which LLCs may be organized under the New York LLC law, or any successor statute.

VN-01/17-02/21/20156TC-70916 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF SOUTH BRAIDLEA FARMS LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/12/15. Office location: Essex County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

VN-01/24-02/28/20156TC-71346

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF SOUTH BRAIDLEA FARMS LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/12/15. Office location: Essex County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

VN-01/24-02/28/20156TC-71346 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: Subalpine Coffee LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on January 5, 2015. 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: PO Box 178, Keene NY 12942. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be formed including with or without limitation, providing high-quality coffee beverages and associated consumables in and around the High Peaks region of the Adirondack Park, and engaging in any and all activities necessary or incidental to the foregoing.

VN-01/31-03/07/20156TC-71555

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: Subalpine Coffee LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on January 5, 2015. 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: PO Box 178, Keene NY 12942. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be formed including with or without limitation, providing high-quality coffee beverages and associated consumables in and around the High Peaks region of the Adirondack Park, and engaging in any and all activities necessary or incidental to the foregoing.

VN-01/31-03/07/20156TC-71555 THE WHITEMAN AGENCY LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/15/14. Office in Essex Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to The LLC 123 Tadds Way Saranac Lake, NY 12983. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

VN-01/17-02/21/20156TC-70925 LEGAL NOTICE Please take notice that the Town of Essex Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on February 11, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. at the Essex Town Hall, 2313 Main Street, Essex, on an application for boundary variances on the Cleland House, 2264 Lake Shore Road, Essex, NY - Owner: Larry Smead, Tax Map #40.73-6-8.000 and Tax Map #40.73-71.1000, non-conforming lot for eventual subdivision in the Hamlet District.

By order of the Town of Essex ZBA. Emily Gardner-Phillips, Secretary VN-01/31/2015-1TC71932

LEGAL NOTICE Please take notice that the Town of Essex Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on February 11, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. at the Essex Town Hall, 2313 Main Street, Essex, on an application for boundary variances on the Cleland House, 2264 Lake Shore Road, Essex, NY - Owner: Larry Smead, Tax Map #40.73-6-8.000 and Tax Map #40.73-71.1000, non-conforming lot for eventual subdivision in the Hamlet District.

By order of the Town of Essex ZBA. Emily Gardner-Phillips, Secretary VN-01/31/2015-1TC71932

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