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Midway through year abroad ...

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This Week LAKE PLACID

Exchange students riding high

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Thompson, Bushy named king and queen PAGE 2 WILLSBORO

Midway through the academic year, Keene Central’s exchange students say they’re doing great. Pictured here clockwise from left: Yoshino Yamanaka, Emma Forsberg, Seung Yeol Ko, Joy McCabe, Jasmin Lutz, Chih-Wen Shih and Stefano Aldeghi.

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Popular local pharmacist back on the job PAGE 7 SPORTS

Sentinels hold off hard charging Blue Bombers PAGE 11

AFES kids, faculty laud new “No Excuses” initiative

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andrew@denpubs.com AU SABLE FORKS Ñ While students at Au Sable Forks Elementary still have a decade-plus before they toss their graduation caps skyward, the district has already gotten them to start thinking about their future.

Last month, the school announced theyÕ ve been accepted into the No Excuses University network, a national program based on the concept of instilling the merits of higher learning and career preparedness from the ground floor.

To get there, students must nail down six achievement-based modules, a philosophy that accompanies students through each grade level until the sixth grade.

The district will need to demonstrate continuous improvement in all six systems to retain the program, said Principal Ginene Mason.

As such, staffers are continually working to develop goals and make action plans to build momentum.

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Au Sable Forks Elementary has been accepted into the No Excuses University network, a nationwide initiative designed to raise awareness about college from a young age. Pictured here are Lillian TullerUs, Hailey Hickey and Ethan Depo.

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KEENE Ñ Nearly six months after KeeneÕ s group of six foreign exchange students touched down to spend the next year nestled in the High Peaks, they’re doing just fine.

Last Saturday, they gathered at a cabin in the woods and began working on their yearbook bios.

From the kitchen came the calamitous clamor of pots, pans and good-natured banter.

Seung Yeol Ko, who is from Korea, peered into a bubbling cauldron and tended to his bulgogi Ñ a marinated beef dish.

It’s not difficult to cook after you prepare the marinade, he said, ticking off the ingredients Ñ Sugar, garlic, pearsÉ The pleasant, distinctive smell of sesame oil hung in the air.

Yoshino Yamanaka brewed a special soup using ingredients sheÕ d brought from Japan last August. Ò Like miso,Ó she said.

They joined dishes from Italy and Germany, tiramisu and spŠ tzle, which was made

by Jasmin Lutz.

Stefano Aldeghi sat at the kitchen table and labored over his yearbook bio.

He rattled off a list of friendly faces Ñ teachers, host parents, his girlfriendÕ s parents Ñ who have been aiding him on his international journey this past year. Ò There are lots of people helping us,Ó he said. Ò WeÕ re all thankful for our parents,Ó interjected ChihWen Shih, who is from Taiwan. Ò Without them, we are nothing.Ó CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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LPC chooses Thompson king, Bushy queen of Winter Carnival LAKE PLACID Ñ Lake Placid Central wrapped up their Winter Carnival last week with the selection of a King and Queen.

Students selected Nzoni Thompson as King and Elena Bushy as Queen.

King Candidates

Ryan Damp is the son of Patricia and Ray Damp of Lake Placid. His family includes his brother, Eva and Tulu and Onyx, the family dogs. He was born in Plattsburgh, NY, and attended the Lake Placid Elementary School.

Ryan competes in hockey, baseball and soccer.

He enjoys skiing, golf, fantasy football and hockey in his free time. Ryan is President of the Varsity Club, a member of CYC, and the National Honor Society, and a contributor to the Blue Bomber Times newspaper. His senior project involves maple syrup production and sales. Ryan is working with the Cornell Sugar Maple Research & Extension Program at the Uihlein Field Station in Lake Placid and any profits will be used to benefit the Lake Placid High School Environmental Club. Along with the maple syrup production, Ryan will make a presentation to a Lake Placid Elementary School class on the entire process and encourage the introduction of fresh maple syrup into their own cafeteria. After graduation, Ryan plans to pursue his interest in business in college. He has been accepted to Ohio State University, University of Vermont and Stony Brook University. He also has applications pending at Northeastern, Boston University, University of Miami, Cornell University and Notre Dame University.

Patrick (Pat) Kane is the son of Sarah Kane and Will Kane of Lake Placid. His family includes his brothers, Will and Ryan. Pat was born in Plattsburgh, NY, and attended the Lake Placid Elementary School. He competes in soccer, hockey, golf and skeleton. Pat enjoys skiing, running and pond hockey in his free time. He is a member of the Key Club and the Varsity Club. PatÕ s senior project is focused on his interest in golf.

His September 20th golf tournament raised funds and awareness for the Wounded Warrior Project. After graduation, Pat plans to pursue his interest in criminal justice in college. He has been accepted at SUNY Plattsburgh, Sienna College, and the College of St. Rose, and he has applications pending at the University of Albany and Denver University.

James (Jay) Reid is the son of Jennifer and Brock Reid of Lake Placid. His family includes his sister, Brooke, and Bogey, the dog.

He was born in Saranac Lake, NY, and attended the Lake Placid

Elementary School. Jay competes in basketball and golf. He enjoys filming sports in his free time. Jay is a member of the Drama Club.

JayÕ s interests in videography and sports have combined in his senior project, filming and editing varsity sports for the Lake Placid High School. Segments of JayÕ s senior project may be viewed at HighSchoolCube http:/ / thecube.com/. After graduation, Jay plans to pursue his interest in videography and communications in college. He has applications pending at SUNY Oneonta, SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Plattsburgh, and Champlain College.

Nzoni (Zoni) Thompson is the son of Alyson and Junior Thompson of Lake Placid. His family includes his sisters, Ayla and Makeda, brother, Haile, and 8 week old golden retriever, Tego. He was born in Savanna la Mar, Jamaica, and attended the Lake Placid Elementary School. Nzoni competes in hockey, soccer, and track and field. He enjoys pond hockey, running, watching hockey, and annoying his siblings in his free time. Nzoni is a member of the Varsity Club, CYC, Key Club and National Honor Society. NzoniÕ s interest in science and the community have been combined in his senior project, the Ò Bionic Belly Project.Ó The North Elba Transfer Station is online to become home to the first municipal anaerobic digester in the Adirondacks next year, and Nzoni and his senior project partner are working to make sure that the Lake Placid Middle/ High School is prepared to separate the compostable/ digestible materials from the recyclables. After graduation, Nzoni plans to pursue Liberal Arts in college. He has been accepted at SUNY Oswego, University of Vermont, University of Southern Maine, and he has applications pending at Hamilton College, Ithaca College, and University of New Hampshire.

Queen Candidates

Elena Bushy is the daughter of Lora and Gary Bushy of Wilmington. Her family includes Fluffy, J.J., AJ, Lieutenant, Button, and Dill, as well as Comet and Yankee. She was born in Plattsburgh, NY, and attended St. Agnes Elementary School. Elena competes in cross country, Nordic skiing and track. She enjoys snowboarding in her free time. Elena is a member of the National Honor Society, Key Club, Varsity Club, Drama Club and the Science Olympiad team. Her senior project highlights the benefits of mentoring. She has been working with an elementary school student and sharing her personal enthusiasm for Nordic skiing.

After graduation, Elena plans to pursue her interest in chemistry at college. Elena has been accepted to Wells, Keuka College, the College of Saint Rose and SUNY Potsdam, and she has applications pending at Clarkson University, SUNY Cortland and Elmira College.

Andrea Holzer is the daughter of Wendy and Lyle Holzer of Wilmington. Her family includes her sister, Courtney, brother, Ryan, Jack, the dog, and Oreo, the cat. She was born in Saranac Lake, NY, and attended the Lake Placid Elementary School. Andrea competes in volleyball and enjoys hiking in her free time. Andrea performed in the 2014 Murder Mystery and is a member of the cast of Ò Shrek.Ó AndreaÕ s senior project is to raise awareness about the impact of violence in society. Her Ò Show Your ColorsÓ week was well received by students, faculty, and staff joining her in drawing attention to the impact of sexual assault, child abuse, domestic violence and the emotional toll of personal violence on individuals and society.

Andrea is preparing for her NYS Cosmetology licensing exam and plans to continue developing her skills for a career in cosmetology after graduation.

Carissa Kennedy is the daughter of Cara and Chris Kennedy of Lake Placid. She has one sister, Mia, who also attends Lake Placid High School. She was born in Saranac Lake, NY, and attended Lake Placid Elementary School. Carissa competes in hockey, soccer, and softball.

She enjoys watching movies in her free time.

Carissa is president of the Class of 2015, Student Council and the National Honor Society. Her senior project highlights Ò The Mind of the Athlete.Ó She has researched and is designing an athletically inspiring environment for the LPHS weight room. Carissa plans to pursue her interest in biology in college to prepare for a career in a medical field. Carissa has been accepted at the University of Vermont and Clarkson University, and has applications pending at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Ithaca College and St. Lawrence University.

Laura Stanton is the daughter of Patricia and Lee Stanton of Lake Placid. She has two sisters, Meg and Christina, one brother, Lee, and Bootsie, the family dog. Laura was born in Plattsburgh, NY, and attended St. Agnes Elementary School. She competes in soccer, basketball and lacrosse. She enjoys sports and photography in her free time. Laura is a member of Key Club. LauraÕ s senior project highlights her interests in art and art therapy. She is currently sharing her love of art with a resident at the Uihlein Mercy Center in Lake Placid. After graduation, Laura plans to study Liberal Arts in college. She has been accepted to Sienna College and St. MichaelÕ s College, and she has applications pending at Nazareth College and Ithaca College.

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SLWC Rotary Show to get groovy on Friday SARANAC LAKE Ñ The Saranac Lake Rotary Club will hold its annual Winter Carnival variety show at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13 at the Harrietstown Town Hall, celebrating this yearÕ s theme of Ò Groovy 60Õ s.Ó Ò It will be epic,Ó said Rotary Variety Show Co-Producer Joe Dockery. Ò This year is going to be hilarious. It will be as zany as ever, and there are some special surprises this year. The Ô 60s theme has lent itself to a wonderful production.Ó As always, the show will include a routine at the end of the evening with the popular Rotary Dancers, and their program remains a surprise. Ò Bill Plumb would kill me if I said anything about the dancers, other than the fact that we will be sticking with the Ô 60s theme,Ó Dockery said.

With the variety of performers, there is only one musical act this year.

Ò We have comedy, magic and a sportsmenÕ s presentation,Ó Dockery said, adding that there will be special guest appearances by famous Ô 60s personalities. Ò Of course, theyÕ re impersonators,Ó Dockery said.

Dockery produces the Winter Carnival Rotary Show with Sharon Tabor.

The Winter Carnival royal party will also participate in the festivities. They are the king and queen (Steve Racette and Linda Jackson), grand marshal (Jack LaDuke), archbishop (Linda Brousseau), chamberlain (Jason Smith), princess (Caitlyn Mack of Paul SmithÕ s College), prince (MarSyi F. Foster of North Country Community College), elementary school pages (Phoebe Peer, Brady Owens, Will Meimis, Mia Mouranie, Alya Small and Mitchell Tuttle), attendants to the king and queen (Jacinda Riggs and Anuj Prajapati), and the other high school court couples: Allycia Woodruff and Ethan Sawyer, Abbi Kirollos and Jeremiah

Barge, Talia McDonough and Kilian Ryan, Anna Mader and Ty Marmion, Claire Bickford and Gabe Woodward, and Katelyn Hewitt and Jack Martin.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. They may be purchased at the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, Ampersound, Blue Line Sports, Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, Coakley Ace Hardware, Community Bank, Saranac Lake Community Store, Maurice’s Unisex Salon, NBT Bank and Post Office Pharmacy. Ò We sell out every year, so it would be good to get tickets early,Ó Dockery said.

The Winter Carnival Rotary Show is a major fundraiser for the Saranac Lake Rotary Club and raised more than $7,500 last year, which went toward a variety of local projects. Rotary grant applications can be found online at saranaclakerotary.org.

‘Miracle on Ice’ to be celebrated

LAKE PLACID Ñ The gold medal winning 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team, who achieved what Sports Illustrated proclaimed, Ò the greatest sports moment of the 20th centuryÓ with their Ò Miracle on IceÓ victory over the Soviet Union, will participate in a special event using video, audio and photos to relive the game, through their perspective, in Lake Placid.

The 1980 Rink- Herb Brooks Arena will open its doors to fans Saturday, Feb. 21, at 7:30 p.m., for an exclusive event with the players. This February marks the 35th anniversary of their historic achievement. Ò To be able to share our story with fans has always been a pleasure, and given the 35th Anniversary is in 2015, this seems like a great time to reach as many people as possible,Ó said Dave Christian. Ò Honestly, sharing the stories never gets old, because it always ends with a smile on someoneÕ s face.Ó Attendees are encouraged to wear their authentic 1980 Winter Olympic memorabilia. General admission tickets for the event will be $19.80 and available at miracleonicereunion.com and the Olympic Center box office. They will be on sale date of the event begins today. Ò That game, at that place, in that time, is arguably the greatest sporting moment in American history, and we have a once-in-a-lifetime event planned,Ó said Jeff Holbrook of Potentia Athletic Partners, who has worked with Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) and team members to orchestrate the events. Ò Fans of the Ô Miracle on IceÕ will want to be in Lake Placid that weekend.Ó The evening will also include a tribute to teammate, Bob Suter, who passed away in September while doing what he loved, coaching kids. The tribute will include a permanent #20 jersey raised to the rafters of the 1980 Rink, Herb Brooks Arena.

The event is part of the eighth annual Hockey Weekend Across America, a three-day nationwide celebration of the sport that begins Friday, Feb. 20. As part of the final day of HWAA on Sunday, NBC presents its Hockey Day in America broadcast coverage, featuring an NHL tripleheader, with a live studio show throughout the day and night from Lake Placid.

For more information, contact Jeff Holbrook at jeffh@potentiaathletic.com, or 480-335-8211, or Jon Lundin, ORDA communications, at jlundin@orda.org, or 523-1655 ext. 5313.

Members of the Au Sable Forks Volunteer Fire Department pose in front of their new truck, a $260,000 medium duty rescue vehicle that was delivered last week. “It’s been a four year project that we’ve finally been able to put to rest,” said Chief Michael Cross. Pictured from left: Cross, Assistant Chief Howard Drake, Firefighter Bert Drake and Assistant Chief Erin Himmel.

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How to jumpstart local main streets?

The truth, the noise and the not so true

ectonic shifts are reshaping the North CountryÕ s economic landscape.

So why do our downtowns continue to look so shabby?

WeÕ re in a new era of multi-agency cooperation that is seeing insular townships inch forward with coordinated marketing and branding efforts for the first time ever.

A alphabet soup of nonprofit, public and private agencies have sprouted in recent years, all seeking to find common ground when it comes to plotting a sustainable path forward for community survival.

Organizations like the Nature Conservancy and the Adirondack Foundation have began to offer micro-enterprise programs designed to ignite entrepreneurship, while local officials have been champs when it comes to locking down state and federal grants.

At the state level, the region has seen over $63 million sprinkled down from Gov. Andrew CuomoÕ s regional economic development councils Ñ with another potential $500 million on the way if the legislature approves a new seven-region battle royale.

Building on that, the state has pledged to make high-speed broadband universal by 2019, an initiative that would make New York the most connected state in the union, a measure critical to the economic transformation of some of the most rural communities in the Adirondack Park.

And on the federal level, the promise of bipartisanship from our new Congresswoman Elise Stefanik paired with her capitol connections means the district will clearly benefit provided she delivers on her campaign promises.

This is all good stuff.

So, again, why do our communities continue to look so downtrodden?

ItÕ s a common sight Ñ Yawning storefronts, empty lots and rotting buildings.

Each community seems to have a glaring example of underutilized, neglected or abandoned space, be they Saranac Lake, Willsboro, Port Henry or Elizabethtown.

WhatÕ s the solution?

Obviously there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to jumpstarting each main street: Each community contains a different dynamic Ñ from PlattsburghÕ s ample lakefront access to Chesterfield’s lack of it — and we shouldn’t conflate public policy with the unique factors on the ground in each community, be they thorny infrastructure issues that have hobbled development or shortsighted elected officials.

But itÕ s worth publicly discussing.

While a comprehensive approach is needed that ties together the environmental, economic, business and tourism strands of our regionÕ s DNA, here are a few ideas we think deserve a closer look.

Open up. North Country communities should take a long, hard look into the EB-5 federal immigration program designed to wed foreign investors to regions in need of economic growth.

In exchange for citizenship, applicants must pledge to invest at least $500,000 in these areas, which are usually defined as small, rural and poor. Like here. The marriage of wealthy foreign nationals seeking investment opportunities to economically struggling communities seems like a win-win. DonÕ t buy into the anti-immigration rhetoric Ñ our willingness to bring others into the fold is what makes America so great.

Think big. Dovetailing from the immigration issue, a great tool to attract foreign investment is marketing neglected properties and parcels at the international level to generate interest.

WeÕ re not saying this as a backhand slap, but many small scale brokers don’t have the firepower to market some of these problem parcels to, say, a consortium of Saudi Arabian investors. Over the past year, New York has been quietly making inroads to market the state abroad. While finding a buyer for Uncle Cletus’ long-abandoned general store might not fall into the same category as Gov. CuomoÕ s plan to create a $35 million fund to grow the stateÕ s exports, it probably wouldnÕ t be a bad idea for private sellers and larger firms to bone up on what services the state has to offer and take it from there.

Get involved. While North Countryfolk come from superior stock Ñ weÕ re second-to-none when it comes to being neighborly and looking out for one another Ñ unfortunately, we can be really apathetic when it comes to civic participation. While bright spots exist in each community Ñ like Tupper LakeÕ s ARISE, the Ticonderoga and North Warren Chambers of Commerce and the North Creek Business Alliance, just to name a few Ñ our attendence at school board, town and county meetings is anemic, at best, even when discussing issues that directly affect our wallets. In the face of this growing inter-agency cooperation, the closer relationship from the state and an increasingly global economy, itÕ s easy to forget that sometimes the easiest and most effective tool for change is going to a meeting and raising some hell. Ñ Denton Publications Editorial Board, Dan Alexander, Keith Lobdell and John Gereau

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eÕ ve all heard the He points out that an outstory about the of-work engineer, for example, one that got away. performing a minimum of one Each time we hear it, the story hour of work a week for $20, gets more elaborate while the also is not officially counted as prey gets bigger, faster and unemployed. In addition, those even more elusive. working part time but wanting To some degree we are all full-time work are also are not guilty of a little embellishment, counted. but at what point is it casual Ò ThereÕ s no other way to say lore versus the stuff we build this,” Clifton says. “The official Dan Alexander our lives around. Several stounemployment rate É amounts Thoughts from ries recently came to light that to a big lie.Ó His arguments echo Behind the Pressline speak to the concerns many those made by White House ophave regarding the degree of ponents. Gallup is an 80-yearfactual information we are provided from preold, nonpartisan firm known for its national sumed reliable sources. At what point do we polling. say enough is enough?

Clifton concludes, Ò When the media, talkFirst, the chairman of Gallup, the research ing heads, the White House and Wall Street and polling firm claims the country’s official start reporting the truth Ñ the percent of unemployment rate is really an underestiAmericans in good jobs; jobs that are full time mation and is nothing more than a Ò big lieÓ and real -- then we will quit wondering why perpetuated by the White House, Wall Street Americans arenÕ t Ô feelingÕ something that and the media. James Clifton, Gallup CEO, doesn’t remotely reflect the reality in their revealed in a recent blog that the Labor Delives. We will also quit wondering what holpartment arrives at the monthly unemploylowed out the middle class.Ó ment rate in a manner not reflective of what WeÕ ve all gotten so desensitized by the noise is really taking place in the job market. How of the non-truth and spinning of the truth it is can a system be a reliable measurement when now accepted as the norm. NBCÕ s Brian Wilit does not consider Americans who have quit liams seems to have met his Waterloo with his looking for work after four weeks to not be inwar correspondent tale that he has continued cluded in the survey? to expand, growing more harrowing over the The departmentÕ s current rate of 5.6 per- years. Last week the calls for his honesty ficent unemployment is, by their calculations, nally reached the point that he chose to take the lowest since June 2008. President Obama leave of his anchor position on the Nightly told us, in his State of the Union address and News while he seeks a way to restore his once in campaign-style stops across the country, good reputation. that we are in the midst of a strong economic Unfortunately, these are not isolated cases. recovery and that we are creating jobs at the Far too many are getting caught with their fastest pace since 1999. hands in the cookie jar, so to speak. Honesty Clifton says the Ò cheer leadingÓ for the 5.6 and accountability can only be based in truth. number is Ò deafening.Ó He goes on to say LetÕ s hope this is the beginning of a new that, Ò The media loves a comeback story. The trend where Americans wake up to what White House wants to score political points, they are willing to accept as truth. There is no and Wall Street would like you to stay in the substitute for the truth regardless of politics, market.Ó party or social correctness. We all learned as Since the start of the Great Recession, which children that sooner or later lies and deception economists largely agree began in late 2007, come home to roost and that truth is always the unemployment rate peaked at 10 percent the best policy. We must rebuke information in October 2009 and finally dropped under 6 that does not add up and demand a new level percent in September 2014. of honesty in government, media and among Clifton says Americans out of work for at ourselves. The truth never needs to be shaped! least four weeks are Ò as unemployed as one can possibly beÓ and he contends that as many Dan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton as 30 million of them are now either out of Publications. He may be reached at dan@denpubs. work or severely underemployed. com.

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“Today I stopped caring”

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recently read a letter from a Wisconsin police officer entitled ÒT oday I Stopped Caring.Ó In the letter, the officer talks about how a once noble profession has become hated and distrusted; about how he stopped caring because parents donÕ t teach their kids right from wrong and tell them that if they misbehave, the police will take them away.

The police are hated for the tickets we write, the arrests we make and again, for not being everywhere and making the arrest of the drunk to prevent hitting another car and killing someone.

We are hated for taking away Òh armlessÓ drugs; for carrying guns; for not using a taser instead of a gun; for scaring kids; for shooting to stop the violence instead of wounding or shooting the gun out of the bad guyÕ s hand; for defending ourselves from attacks from thrown rocks and bottles and for being the front line between civilized society and those who prey on it.

We are hated for being the Òg overnmentÓ who takes away your freedom, your guns and your liberty; we are the police state in military gear randomly attacking innocent people without reason.

We are Waco, Ruby Ridge and the bad cop who shoots innocents all rolled into one lone officer, who you may see, coincidently, on the side of the road changing a senior citizen’s flat tire or calming and caring for that abused animal.

No one wants us around, but instantly demands results and arrests when criminality invades their world, usually in 60 minutes or less as seen on TV. If we solve it, we are heroes. If not, we are incompetent, just look at online social media Ð t hey will tell you all about us.

The writer stopped caring because a video from somewhere in America shows a cop who forgot his oath, does something criminal himself and by extension, we are all that way. We have to work twice as hard to be fair and honest, to do our job and not to be in the news painted by that same brush.

We stop caring because of todayÕ s culture of instant connectivity, of not taking responsibility for actions, of taking and not giving back, of “what’s in it for me”; of instant gratification, of idolizing gangsters, thugs, sexual promiscuity and of valuing these over hard work, honesty, dedication and achievement.

The original author ended his letter with ÒY es, I stopped caring today, but tomorrow when I put that uniform back on, I will care again.Ó Here in the North Country, we are blessed with peace and police officers that do care.

They get discouraged, and they see the dark underbelly of society, but they put on the uniform each day, take a deep breath and do it all over again.

They go from a fatal accident, assault or suicide to the next call with a purpose. You will see the professionalism in tragic situations and in helping the senior citizen or the small child with a trivial issue that is the entire world to them and do it with the same dedication and caring.

You will find these officers invested in the community, they are members of public interest groups like the Elks and Kiwanis; in military organizations such as the American Legion, the VFW and the AmVets.

They are in your schools and youth organizations as coaches and referees. They are the people rebuilding the local ball field or

driving kids to games and practices.

They are just like you except for the fact that every day when the uniform goes on, they know that they may not come home that night or ever again.

That something or someone may take away those things that you take for granted, safety and security, life and liberty, but they do it because that is their calling and they care about their community and everything in it; people, schools, seniors, kids and even animals.

I have served the people of Essex County for almost 38 years with the Sheriff’s Office and have encountered innumerable officers from federal, state and local jurisdictions. I won’t lie and say they are all great officers: Some shouldn’t have chosen this career, but those are extremely rare and soon found and weeded out.

Those I meet and work with are consummate professionals and I am proud of my association with each and every one. I am also proud of our culture here in the North Country where citizens recognize these officers and appreciate all they do to keep everyone safe and free.

Thank you North Country for seeing us as not only police and peace officers, but as people who care and go that extra mile to Òp rotect and serveÓ as our oath demands.

Richard Cutting, Essex County Sheriff

Guest Viewpoint

Kinmen, Flight 235 and me

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work as a teacher trainer in Taipei and travel extensively. In the past 12 months, IÕ ve traveled about 30,000 kilometers to five cities outside of Taipei: Taichung, Taidong, Yilan, Kaohsiung.

And Kinmen.

If the city sounds familiar, itÕ s probably because of how it made the news last week.

Shortly after taking off from Taipei, TransAsia Airways Flight 235 struck an elevated roadway before falling into the Keelung River.

Forty of the 58 people on the flight died, including both pilots.

Three people are still unaccounted for.

The flight was on-route from the Taiwanese capital to Kinmen, an outlying island located just off the coast of Mainland China.

Due to its proximity, itÕ s a popular tourist and business destination for mainlanders.

Since this past August alone, I’ve been flown there 10 or 11 times.

TransAsia crashed in July and killed 48 people. After that, I stopped taking that airline. The first time, I thought it was a fluke.

But two times isn’t a fluke.

Kinmen is about 360 kilometers from Taipei. The flight is com-

fortable, usually. It takes a little less than an hour. It gives me time to have a cup of coffee and land.

When I do, IÕ m always picked up and greeted at the airport by the smiling face of my co-worker.

Kaoliang Liquor is based on the island. So going from the airport to the school, we drive past the Kaoliang plant and its huge moment, a liquor bottle two stories high.

And then I do my workshops and my teacher observation.

I think my job is really important because it gives people more global viewpoints. Teaching English is like soft diplomacy Ñ one Taiwanese and one American discussing teaching methods, itÕ s just a cultural exchange.

ItÕ s important, creating relationships. And I think it has a huge impact on people.

So every time I fly, when I get there, I usually feel extremely relaxed.

The culture of Kinmen is special.

ThereÕ s a lot of ghost stories and superstition as a result of the military history, and everyone is very calm and relaxed.

ItÕ s population density is very low, the opposite of Taipei.

The food is incredible Ñ the specialty is taro and oysters.

Everything is made with love.

Everyone knows everyone, itÕ s a tiny, tiny island.

Many of the people who died in the crash were from Mainland China, which is very, very close Ñ about two kilometers from Kinmen.

Sixteen people on the island are my students. And aside from the Americans who co-teach, just in my small network, I know about 50 people on the island.

Flight 235 crashed during our winter break when everyone was traveling. When it happened, everyone started putting up Facebook updates: Ò IÕ m safe, thanks for checking in.Ó That was really scary. I could have been on the plane.

Of all of the places, Kinmen is my favorite: the teachers, the food Ñ I like everything about Kinmen.

In fact, I love Kinmen, itÕ s a hidden gem.

And itÕ s so sad.

Sarah DeMola, Taipei, Taiwan

Letters to the Editor

A heartfelt thanks from High Peaks Hospice To the Editor: It takes a special person to recognize and support an organization like High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care.

In 2014, the Central (Essex County) Office took care of 74 patients, 84 percent of whom were in their homes. This was their one main and true wish, to live out the final weeks and months of their lives at home and surrounded by those they love.

If it were not for the support of all those who donated and sponsored us, we would not have been able to grant this wish.

We would like to thank all those who donated and sponsored us in 2014, including: ADK Hardware Co., ApplebeeÕ s Restaurant, Ausable Chasm, Bluff Point Golf, Butcher Block Restaurant, Camp Dudley, Champlain Ferries, Cobble Hill Golf Course, The Depot Theatre, Egglefield Ford, Emeralds Restaurant, High Peaks Golf Course, International Paper, Laura Tyler, PepsiCo, Plattsburgh Distributing, Shear Dimensions, Skene Valley Country Club, The Breathing Body, The Wind-Chill Factory, Ticonderoga Country Club Golf, Ticonderoga Country Club Golf Pro Shop, Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union, Tops Friendly Market, UNO Pizzeria & Grill, Chazy-Westport Telephone, Westport Main Street Diner, The Galley Restaurant (Westport Marina), Cole Gaddor and Performance Arts Connection, Moriah Central School, Ausable Forks Elementary School, Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School, Keene Central School. We apologize to anyone we may not have included here. Together we make a difference.

Ingrid Roemischer, Development Coordinator

Be vigilant when giving out personal information To the Editor: A number of years ago, I wrote a letter to the editor discussing my feelings toward the electronic health records... and here we are with a huge leak of info.

This is not the first leak.

When will we learn?

Electronics are great, but not if you donÕ t want your info leaked.

I bet most of you, when going to a specialist after getting referred by your family doc, still have to fill in a bunch of nonsense on a form even though the specialist should have all that available.

Whatever you do, do not enter your SSAN as that is the key to most info break-ins. People want your SSAN and you should not give that number out unless you are shown a real reason to do so.

Our military, veterans affairs and many other government agencies have had problems and if you think your medical records are any more secure, god help you.

Bill Hubschman, Westport

Bear attends, applauds play

The future is BLANK

To the Editor: A large black bear was sighted on Friday, Feb. 7, attending the performance of the musical Ò CinderallaÓ by elementary school children at the Willsboro Centeral School.

Though the bear was disguised in a pair of winter overalls and wool hat, several audience members noted that the bruin could not fit into a single seat and instead spotted it watching from a bench at the rear of the auditorium.

Apparently the bear beat its retreat before the curtain calls for the actors, leaving the following poem, scratched on a sheet of birch bark and later found by one of the smaller children dressed in the play as a mouse.

To the Editor: For over a century, the majority of Essex County voters were registered Republicans. But today, as the political climate changes, voters are also changing their party affiliations.

In the past six months, July 2014 to Jan. 2015, a total of 580 Essex County residents registered to vote or changed their voter registration.

Of those who filed forms with the Board of Elections, 33% chose to be listed as Blanks, (No Party). A slightly lower number of voters, 31.2%, registered as Republicans and 23.7% registered as Democrats.

The total population of Essex County, according to the 2013-estimated US census, is 38,762. The Essex County Board of Elections lists 23,594 (61%) of all residents as registered voters.

But in the November 2014 election, only 10,785 (45.7%) of Essex County voters cast ballots in the GovernorÕ s race.

The January 2015 total of all Essex County registered voters by party is:

Like all of us bears in the winter I sleep in a cave in the woods thatÕ s dark and thatÕ s deep.

But one day I awoke to find a small mouse had crept in to wake me right there in my house.

He told me heÕ s starring in a play at the school thatÕ s sure to make audiences clap, laugh, and drool He said to wake up from my deep hibernation to check out a great song-and-dance presentation.

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As I walked toward the school I could hear all the hollers, but then I found out it would cost me five dollars Ò Oh, no,Ó I thought, Ò this play I canÕ t miss.Ó So I bought my way in with a big, wet bear kiss.

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Wildlife experts were at odds to explain the appearance, though did note that bears have many times been found in the interior of houses and other buildings. However, according to one naturalist, Ò whatÕ s so different here is the animal staying in place for nearly the whole play.Ó Commenting on the very unusual event, Director Derrick Hopkins and Conductor Jennifer Moore were Ò pleased that the play attracted a diverse audience,Ó suspecting that the bear might be willing to again interrupt its hibernation if given the lead role in their upcoming production of Ò Smokey the Bear Kids.Ó

There are currently six officially recognized parties in New York State, but that number is likely to increase in the coming year as several new parties are being formed.

The third largest official party in New York State is the Independence Party. Some voters, in an attempt to choose NO PARTY, have mistakenly signed up for the Independence Party, believing that they are registering as independent. In order to have NO political party attached to your name, you must register as a Blank (No Party).

There are many reasons why voters are turning their backs on traditional parties, and choosing no party membership.

Negative campaign ads, the financial influence of Super Pacs, and scandals that cut across all parties, turn voters off.

The days of single party control of a town or county is over.

The future of our county, state and national political landscape is Blank.

Any Essex County resident who wants to change their voter registration can call the County Board of Elections at 518-8733474 or go online to get a voter registration form at co.essex. ny.us/wp/board-of-elections/.

Robert Harsh, Essex

Margaret Bartley, Elizabethtown

Oh, the play was so awesome, the greatest, the best, with Cinderella, her prince, and all of the rest.

I clapped with four paws and rolled on the floor, then stood on back feet and gave my best roar.

So now that IÕ m back all snug in my bed, that music still dances around in my head.

I cherish the memory like honey so sweet and smile a bear grin when I hear those mouse feet.

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Wild or not, off to the woods we go

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urrently, the Adirondack Park remains the largest state protected area in the contiguous United States. The Park, encompassing over 6 million acres of public and private lands, is the largest park in the contiguous United States, and the largest National Historic Landmark.

Covering a landmass roughly the size of the state of Vermont, the historic Adirondack Park encompasses over a million acres of protected lands, which represents over 85 percent of the total remaining wilderness in the eastern United States. It remains a vast and wild land!

Despite such prestigious credentials, itÔ s estimated that nearly 95 percent of Adirondack Forest Preserve lands are located less than 5 miles distance from the nearest highway, and there are currently over 5,000 miles of developed roads crisscrossing the 6 million acre Park.

In addition to developed roads, there are also many miles of undeveloped dirt roads, private roads and logging tote roads throughout the region.

Nearly ninety-five percent of the Adirondack Forest Preserve, including several designated Wilderness areas, is located within five miles of the 5,000 miles of roadways in the Adirondack Park.

In 1999, a team of Conservation Biology Institute researchers conducted a feasibility study to determine the viability of a proposed wolf restoration effort in the Park. Unfortunately, the parkÕ s road density measured slightly less than one mile of highway for every square mile of land, which is considered the minimum threshold necessary to ensure wolf survival.

While it appears an untracked square mile of land would easily support a wolf, the road density also indicates how easy it would for hunters and trappers to gain access and cause them harm. As a result, the proposed restoration efforts were dropped.

Several years ago, I took up a challenge to chart out the extent of quiet waters and lands located within the region.

Research indicates road noise, such as the sound of jake brakes on a semi truck, can carry a distance of over six miles overland, while motorboat noise can travel an equal distance over water. A train horn can carry over 10 miles distant, depending on atmospheric pressure.

Based on these figures, I used a compass to scribe a series of 6-mile circles all over a map of the Adirondack Park. As I covered the map with dark circles representing these unnatural sounds, it quickly became apparent there are very few areas in the Park that are immune to sound pollution.

Of course, there was no need to mark up a map with evidence of light pollution. Although the region retains a reputation for having some of the darkest night skies in the eastern United States, there is simply no way to escape evidence of mankind while gazing at the great beyond, whether it is a passing aircraft, an orbiting satellite or the space station.

Despite such realities, the Adirondack Park is still one of the wildest, most remote areas in the country, which is no small feat when considering it is located within a dayÕ s travel from the major metropolitan centers of New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Montreal, and Ottawa. Fortunately, it is still a place where a man, or woman can become lost and find themselves in the process. Despite the fact that it encompasses hundreds of miles of marked hiking trails,

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including the historic 116 mile long, NorthvillePlacid Trail, as well as some of the finest flatwater paddling routes and challenging whitewater rivers in the east, it is still possible to find seclusion in the Adirondack region.

Researchers from Project Remote, who have been cataloging remote locations in each of the 50 United States, visited the Adirondack region in the summer of 2012. Their determination of remoteness is based primarily on the total distance from an established road.

Many backcountry enthusiasts were shocked when their research indicated New YorkÕ s most remote location near Oluska Pass on the Northville Placid Trail, was only 5.3 miles from the closest road. The site which was located about a half-mile from the Oluska Pass lean-to on the Northville-Placid trail, is about 5.3 miles from the Blueberry Parking Lot, and just a short hike from Noah RondeauÕ s old camp at Cold River City.

However, itÕ s also important to note the Blueberry Parking Lot is located about 6 miles beyond the paved Coreys Road. The total distance from a road is not the only significant measure of a location’s remoteness.

In fact, buffer areas such as private lands, timberlands, swamps, bogs, blowdown and difficult, impenetrable or steep terrain must also be taken into consideration. The more difficult the journey, the less likely you are to run into fellow travelers, and the more remote it appears.

Conversely, if using the U.S. Forest ServiceÕ s Recreational Opportunity Spectrum methodology to determine the classification of Adirondack Park lands, where key primitive areas must be further than 3 miles distance from any motorized use (roads and snowmobile trails or 2 miles from waters where motorboats are permitted), the sum total of Adirondack Park primitive areas would include less than three percent of the parkÕ s 6.5 million acres, or roughly 180,000 acres. This would be a far cry from the currently accepted total of 1,030,000 acres. In reality, the classification of a remote, chunk of Adirondack land is in the eye, and ear of the beholders. When you are new to the game, itÕ s sort of like your first prom date, she may be cute at first, but as you grow and mature, you may wonder what you saw in her.

Conversely, she may have wondered just the same.

In reality, you both had your own, personal perspective on how the night went. Your outlook may have been a wild wilderness, while her perception was of a lowly primitive, performance, and to each their own.

Often when you want a little more, it helps to wish for a little less. In such a case, primitive lands can be just as exciting and lonely as the fabled wilderness, even if it isnÕ t your first rodeo!

While wilderness areas in the park continue to draw the hordes, many wild or primitive lands remain relatively vacant, due more to the publicÕ s perception of a designation than to the reality on the ground. A sweet suite can still be found just a few minutes hike off the main drag, especially if the main drag is a bumpy, old dirt road.

Joe Hackett is a guide and sportsman residing in Ray Brook.

Contact him at brookside18@adelphia.net.

A cascade of icicles appear to be an old man’s beard a small rocky outcrop near Owls Head summit.

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Oil spill response M

inus 18 degrees was displayed on the console of the truck when my cohort picked me up for the trip. Brisk I thought, with a wind, it could be a cool day. We were headed to the Cold Weather Spill Response Training in Plattsburgh.

With unit trains rolling through our area carrying Bakken Crude oil, there is a concern about accidents, so spill response training was requested by local Emergency Services.

By Rich Redman Canadian Pacific Railroad, along with Safety Training and Response Strategies, LLC sponsored this course so firefighters and HAZMAT teams could get some “on ice” training. Not all accidents or fires happen on 60 degree sunny days.

Meeting at the South Plattsburgh Fire hall, we started with classroom training involving the types of ice, and ice weight bearing capacities. The only really safe way to gauge a sheet of ice is to test it by boring holes. Five to six inches was considered the minimum thickness for human activity. In the event of a rail tanker spill, with a crew of workers, and equipment, the thickness would need to be much more, to be considered safe.

Once we got the basics on ice, we studied the classification of crude oils, such as gasoline, ethanol, sour and sweet crudes, diesel, and bitumen fuels. Based on the specific gravity of each fuel, they either float or sink. That makes a difference in how you contain and capture the fuel in the event of a rail tanker derailment. Tactics also vary in a still lake atmosphere, versus a stream current.

Flash points of each fuel were discussed, along with viscosity and how the outside temperature effects each fuel classification. The main objective of the class however, was on how to isolate and capture the flow of fuel in a safe manner for cleanup.

After lunch, we met at the Wilcox dock on Lake Champlain. Pulling up to the dock, I noticed a stiff wind out on the lake, snow blowing, and over cast skies. It was going to be a brisk one for sure.

Subzero temperatures are appropriate for a cold weather training day. You train in the conditions that you might find in your area, and here minus 10 degree weather is normal. Training in a warm building for a cold water event is what a lot of guys like, they donÕ t want to get cold or dirty. The reality is you need to train in the worst conditions.

It increases the danger, but safety is top priority, and then comes the work. ItÕ s our job! We train in, and for the worst, and hope for the best!

Our class included, NYS Fire Academy, Plattsburgh Fire Fighters, Essex County HAZMAT, Coast Guardsmen, Native American Fire Fighters, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Spill Response, and local fire departments. We totaled around 35 attendees, and not one whimper from the group. We literally dug in the snow and ice and trained.

Safety was critical! We worked on 18 inches of ice that day, which was safe for a group and all the equipment needed, including a small vehicle to transport the tools and Ò man toysÓ . All, Ò on iceÓ trainees wore flotation devices, ice cleats and were safety rope tethered, when near any open holes or using cutting equipment. Trained cold water/ ice rescue staff, monitored the group, and were there in the event of someone breaking through or slipping into an open hole. This was the 3rd class this week, so there were openings and weak spots from previous training days, so safety was imperative.

After splitting into groups, we used chainsaws to cut 2 by 3 foot blocks of ice which we removed with a frame and pulley system. The holes allowed access to monitor water quality, subsurface oil flows, and for pumping out simulated floating oils under the ice if needed.

A special chainsaw adapted sled was used to cut slots, which we then slid plywood into. Rebar was inserted through the plywood to maintain the depth needed. The plywood would extend below the ice and form a dam to help control the direction and flow of floating oils to a pump out site.

For surface spills, simple dams were built by shoveling snow into berms and then watering them down to create frozen barriers. Another method of surface flow control was to cut parallel slots 6 to 8 inches apart and 6 to 8 inches in depth using a chainsaw. The ice is then chipped out between the slots forming a trench. A trench could be used to control the flow and direction of surface oils in order to contain and remove the spilled crude, or other fuels.

After 3 hours of intensive training we met in a warming tent and completed a debriefing. All agreed that it was an excellent program and we all wanted the advanced class.

Whether itÕ s Bakken Crude, Bio-fuels, organic or in-organic substances, they are here to stay and part of our economic life. As First Responders, we are learning how to deal with railroad spills and containment procedures.

We trained to protect our waterways and lake, another critical part of our economic life.

It was a very cool day, and IÕ m not just talking about the weather!

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Popular local pharmacist returns to roots

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com WILLSBORO Ñ WhatÕ s the prescription for a happy community?

A friendly neighborhood pharmacist dishing out infinite refills of tailored attentiveness.

Adirondack Apothecary, which operates pharmacies in Willsboro, Port Henry and Schroon, has announced a new addition to their family: Mike Morris, formerly of Kinney Drugs in Elizabethtown. Ò With MikeÕ s expansive background of the

region, weÕ re looking to expand further on long-term care services at all three locations,Ó said owner Jim Bowen.

Morris will be a floating pharmacist filling in for the companyÕ s supervising pharmacist.

The Elizabethtown resident painted the change as a return to his roots. Ò I like the fact that I can be more involved with patient care on a personalized level as opposed to worrying about corporate policy, performance and metrics that seemed to have lost that hometown feel,Ó he said.

Bowen said MorrisÕ homespun approach meshes well with the independent pharmacyÕ s

goal of focusing on an expansion of their longterm care services, like providing services to skilled nursing facilities, including the Champlain Valley Senior Center in Willsboro.

Future plans include expansion within Essex County service providers and into northern Warren and southern Clinton counties. Ò We treat this as family,Ó said Bowen. Ò Mike has been able to come into our family.Ó Past patients are encouraged to swing by the Willsboro location every Tuesday to say hello to Morris. Ò I feel great about working here,Ó he said. Ò ItÕ s a great change.Ó

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News in Brief Women of Distinction announced

ALBANY Ñ The Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York announces the call for nominations for the 2015 Women of Distinction awards for women in Clinton, Essex, Franklin and Hamilton counties. Categories include the Distinguished Trailblazer, Distinguished Community Leader, Distinguished Personal Achievement, and Distinguished Leader of Tomorrow (ages 17 to 21).

Nominations will be accepted through Friday, Feb. 20. Specific characteristics for each category can be found on the nomination form. Women of Distinction will receive their recognition at a dinner event in Plattsburgh Thursday, Sept. 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, contact Nikki Hilchey, staff liaison for the event at Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York by calling 563-1560 ext. 307 or email nhilchey@gsneny.org.

Women of Distinction (WOD) is a nationwide program of Girl Scouts of the USA that recognizes the achievements of women. Since 1985, Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York has been hosting WOD events in different areas of the council from Plattsburgh to Alba-

ny. The council covers 15 counties in Upstate New York and serves nearly 11,000 girls.

Honorees are awarded for their strength of character, dedicated community service, emphasis on life-long learning, along with their dedication to fostering self-confidence and leadership skills in others. Many women who are leaders in their fields credit Girl Scouts with helping them to build the set of skills that paved their road to success.

LPI to discuss Ms. Colter

LAKE PLACID Ñ The story of a woman architect at the turn of the nineteenth century, who is credited with designs way ahead of her time, will be the subject of the meeting of the Lake Placid Institute Book Club, at the Lake Placid Public Library Monday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. The biography of Mary Colter, Builder Upon the Red Earth, is by Virginia Grattan.

Ms. Colter was an architect for the Santa Fe Railway and the Fred Harvey Company.

Her projects, sometimes called Ò built ruins,Ó blended in with the landscape and fore-

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shadowed by 80 years the work of Western deconstructionist architects. Her attention to native furnishings and arts is thought to have been the catalyst that drew the interest and appreciation for southwestern styles.

Approximately half of the 132 pages are pictures of her architectural works.

The LPI reading group meets at 7 p.m. on the last Monday of each month, September through June. New members or visitors are always welcome.

LPFF preps for Peter, Paul and Mary doc

LAKE PLACID Ñ The latest installment of the Lake Placid Film Forum Screening Series will present Ò 50 Years with Peter, Paul and

Mary,Ó a new documentary by Emmy-winning director Jim Brown, on Feb. 27-28.

Premiered on PBS this past December, the film features rare and previously unseen television footage, including a BBC program from the early 1960s that embodies many of the trioÕ s best performances and most popular songs.

This is Peter, Paul and Mary at the peak of their artistry, a time when this popular and influential trio dominated the Billboard music charts.

At the Friday evening screening, Brown will appear in person at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts (LPCA) to introduce his work and participate in a Q&A afterwards.

Both of his segments will be recorded, to be aired during Saturday eveningÕ s screening.

Tickets are $7, available at the door.

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No Excuses From page 1

Mason said the takeaway for parents is simple. Ò WeÕ re going to support them in their efforts to make sure their kids can be as successful as they can be,Ó she said.

Mason stressed that college isnÕ t for everyone and the district isnÕ t trying to force the hands of parents. Ò We want to make sure they have the skills so when they get to that place, they can go to college Ñ we want them to have options.Ó Mason said folks often get frustrated at the lack of resources available in rural communities. Ò WeÕ re not going to make excuses anymore.Ó HEY! HO! LETÕ S GO! So what does this all mean?

For the little ones, itÕ s as simple as familiarizing them with the concept that college exists Ñ like a recent trip to a SUNY Plattsburgh hockey game, for instance.

By sixth grade, students will be introduced to the concept of scholarships.

This is done, in part, through new vocabulary words, chants and decor.

Each classroom has adopted a college Ñ like Syracuse University for the kindergartners, whose classroom door was dotted with Otto the Orange nametags.

On cheer day, they put on orange t-shirts and chant.

Flair from other schools dotted the corridors of the school, which is now referred to as a Ò campusÓ Ñ Le Moyne, Boston University, Union College, RPI. Also adorning the hallways were seven character traits linked to collegiate success Ñ like zest, curiosity and grit, which Mason explained as Ò the ability to stick to things that are challenging or

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All six of the kids, the districtÕ s third batch of exchange students, are participating in the Keene Youth CommissionÕ s ski program.

Aldeghi said heÕ s looking forward to a trip to Jay Peak in Vermont this week. ÒI was bad at the beginning, but am getting better all the time,Ó h e said.

He and Shih have also had a golden year for basketball.

Keene CentralÕ s boyÕ s team is currently ranked 14th in the state with a 17-0 record, the fourthlongest active winning streak in New York. ÒI want to go to state with my teammates,Ó said Shih, who is a forward.

The teamÕ s last game of the regular season is scheduled for Tuesday, the day this edition went to print. ÒI love it,Ó h e said.

This summer, Shih will go on a globetrotting tour to Italy, Copenhagen and Los Angeles be-

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All of this allows kids to understand why they go to school each day, said Mason.

As time goes on, more and more pieces will be added.

Mason said itÕ s important to ensure that the changes to the program, which carries no additional costs for district taxpayers, are sustainable Ò As long as we have passion and work hard, this program will always be here,Ó she said.

ON A JOURNEY A leadership team of teachers have been crucial to lighting the programÕ s fuse.

Some are already seeing results.

Second grade teacher Doug Garrand said the collaboration between grade levels has increased.

Nancy Garrand, third grade, said her kids are much more aware of their process as a result of setting personal goals.

Tammy Forrence said the program was important in infusing students with a sense of the bigger picture Ñ that their tasks arenÕ t required just because their teacher said so. Ò YouÕ re on this path and this path is going to follow you throughout your life,Ó said Forrence. Ò YouÕ re on a journey.Ó Fourth grade teacher Laurie Estes said she appreciated the shared culture of universal achievement that has led to deeper relationships between the faculty, staff and students. Ò The whole collegial environment has been enjoyable and rewarding.Ó Ò I also enjoy opening communication with parents so they understand what our goals in the school are for their children,Ó added Nancy Garrand.

And Mason, citing a recent webinar with 200 of her new counterparts across the No Excuses network, said the ability to tap into the

fore spending two weeks back in Taiwan. Then, itÕ s back to the States for college.

The goal is to attend SUNY Plattsburgh, where he plans on majoring in business before delving into the wellness and fitness fields.

This is nothing new for the Taipei native, who comes from an international family: Mom spent time in Australia for a work-study program, while Dad was stationed in Japan and Mainland China’s far-flung Xinjiang Province, among other locales.

His brother had gone to school in Copenhagen, and will soon move to London, while other family members are dotted throughout the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

The person he keeps in touch with most is his grandfather back in Taipei.

Emma Forsberg, of Sweden, said sheÕ s enjoyed hitting the slopes and traveling with her host family, including trips to Boston, New York City and Rochester. ÒA ll the cities in America are so big compared to Sweden,Ó she said. ÒN ew York City has more people in the city than all of Sweden.Ó

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STUDENTS APPROVE The kids, too, have given the program an early stamp of approval. Ò When we go to assemblies, we like to say our cheers loud,Ó said Hailey Hickey.

Lillian TullerUss Ñ Ò ItÕ s my mom and my dadÕ s name jammed togetherÓ Ñ said her class was focused on making their cheers louder. Ò Ours tries to scream at the top of our lungs,Ó she said. Ò We love the college spirit. ItÕ s been really fun.Ó Ò After we do our cheer, we say Ô go-whatever-our-college-is,Õ Ó she added. Ò ItÕ s about being positive to each other,Ó said Hickey, Ò and never letting each other down.Ó Ethan Depo said he already had an idea of which school he wanted to attend. Ò IÕ ve been wanting to go to Syracuse University,Ó he said. Ò I like their football team, IÕ ve liked it for eight-or-nine years.Ó A reporter asked who SyracuseÕ s coach was.

His face scrunched up. Ò My dadÕ s told me this seven times,Ó he groaned. Ò I want to get a good education,Ó said Hailey. Ò I may go to Potsdam because thereÕ s dancing.Ó TullerUss said she had her eye on Manhattanville College Ò because my dance teacher said her daughter went there and it was professional.Ó She asked a reporter who the ULCA mascots were.

The reporter thought about it for a moment before conceding defeat. Ò Joe and Josephine Bruin,Ó she said. Ò This is fun.Ó

Forsberg, a junior, said she has enjoyed her time in Keene. ÒT hereÕ s always something to do,Ó she said, Òan d the school cafeteria is very nice Ñ salads, home-cooked bread. They have food from local farms.Ó Aldeghi looked up from his keyboard and laughed. ÒH e only likes pasta with tomato sauce,Ó said Forsberg.

All said they were doing well with the coursework and adjusting to using English as their primary language. ÒM y English is the highest in the class,Ó said Seung. ÒB ut itÕ s not for them,Ó he joked, laughing at his pals around the table. ÒI tÕ s true,Ó said Shih. ÒH is [Test of English as a Foreign Language] score is 101.Ó Seung looked at Yamanaka: ÒS heÕ s gotten better, especially within the past few months.Ó Yamanaka smiled.

A reporter asked if there was anything the

students found really weird about American culture. ÒY eah, you guys put everything on the same plate,Ó said Aldeghi, who went on to explain ItalyÕ s table setting tradition in great detail to his classmates. ÒB ut itÕ s so many dishes to clean,Ó said Forsberg. ÒD o you have a dishwasher?Ó ÒD o you eat pasta everyday?Ó asked Yamanaka. ÒY es, twice,Ó said Aldeghi. ÒD o you eat rice every day?Ó Aldeghi and Shih proceeded to pepper Yamanaka with attacks about her Òp oison soup.Ó Joy McCabe, the programÕ s coordinator, looked upon her flock and sighed: “At the first dinner, they were all so nice to each other.Ó Keene Central School is now seeking host families for the 2015-16 school year. Interested families can contact International Student Coordinator Joy McCabe at 518-764-0066 or jjmccabe10@keenecentralschool.org.

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Sentinels pull away in fourth to top Blue Bombers Lake Placid falls short down the stretch against the Ticonderoga, 52-45

right back with a 7-2 run to close out the first quarter down 15-13.

Neither team could muster much offense in

the second and the half closed out 23-20 in favor of the visiting team.

But in the third, things heated up.

Led by Cecunjanin, the Blue Bombers mounted a quick 6-1 run to go up by two, but the Sentinels came right back with a 8-0 streak of their own, including 3Õ s by Graney and Mosier.

Ticonderoga led by eight late in the third quarter before Lake Placid answered with two straight 3-pointers. The first came on a pretty crossover and shot by Ray Zhang followed by a Cecunjanin buzzer-beater from deep, capping off the teamÕ s second 6-1 run in the quarter.

Both teams finished with 18 points in the eight minutes of play. Ò We battled to get it back down to a three point game at the half,Ó said Walentuk. Ò In the third quarter we managed to tie up the game and take the lead for a bit, but Graney and Mosier pulled Ti back ahead going into the fourth quarter.Ó In the fourth, it took nearly three minutes for either squad to score before Ticonderoga ended the drought. They traded buckets until MosierÕ s steal pushed the lead to the highest it had been since late in the third.

Uzi Whitten added 10 points for the Sentinels while Brody Rocque had five, Colvin Chapman three and Marick Ross three.

Zhang finished with five points for the Blue Bombers, Jay Reid had three on lone triple and Alex Brandes and Chase Hayes each had two. Ò For us it was another game that came down to execution, they made the players they needed to and we didnÕ t,Ó said the Lake Placid coach. Ò However playing in these close games will make us better and mentally tough heading down the stretch.Ó

Junior ladies TT free skate Caroline Dodd (Saranac Lake) — Gold, XC ski 18K Cecily Decker (Saranac Lake) — Gold, Super G Chris Beattie (Lake Placid) — Gold, XC ski 18K; Gold, XC freestyle ski 2.5K Chris Peterson (Paul Smiths) — Bronze, XC freestyle ski 2.5K Christopher Gilman (Tupper Lake) — Bronze, XC ski 6K; Bronze, XC freestyle ski 2.5K Ciana Cerruti (Lake Placid) — Gold, Intermediate ladies free skate; Gold, Intermediate ladies short program Connie Prickett (Wilmington) — Silver, XC ski 18K Duncan Seeger (Lake Placid) — Silver, Luge Ellen Lansing (Lake Placid) — Bronze, Beginner girls free skate Edward Lis (Lake Placid) — Gold, XC ski 18K Ethan Hejna (Lake Placid) — Silver, Super G Ethan Wood (Saranac Lake) — Gold (tie), XC ski 6K; Gold, XC freestyle ski 2.5K

Jake Bergstrom (Lake Placid) — Bronze, Skeleton Janet Findlay (Lake Placid) — Gold, XC ski 18K Jayke Bickford (Saranac Lake) — Silver, XC ski 18K; Gold, XC freestyle ski 2.5K Jen Maguder (Paul Smiths) — Bronze, XC freestyle ski 2.5K Jesse Izzo (Lake Placid) — Gold, XC ski 6K; Gold, XC freestyle ski 2.5K Justin Taylor (Lake Placid) — Silver, Doubles luge; Gold, Luge Jon Santor (Rainbow Lake) — Silver, XC ski 18K; Gold, XC freestyle ski 2.5K Joss Jakubowski (Wilmington) — Silver, Ski slopestyle (ages 9 and under); Gold, Skiercross Lauchie Cheney-Seymour (Vermontville) — Gold (tie), XC ski 6K; Silver, XC freestyle ski 2.5K Kai Frantz (Lake Placid) — Silver, XC freestyle ski 2.5K Katie Hill (Paul Smiths) — Gold, XC freestyle ski 2.5K Kevin Prickett (Wilmington) — Silver, XC ski 18K

Kirsten Domas (Rainbow Lake) — Bronze, XC ski 18K; Gold, XC freestyle ski 2.5K Madison McCarthy (Lake Placid) — Silver, Giant slalom Mitchell Jones (Saranac Lake) — Silver, Skeleton Noah Sweeney (Saranac Lake) — Gold, Skeleton Patrick Alberga (Bloomingdale) — Silver, XC ski 6K Robbie Sinclair (Saranac Lake) — Gold, Boardercross Robert Germaine (Lake Placid) — Silver, Skeleton Roger Edan Jakubowski (Wilmington) — Silver, Snowboard slopestyle (ages 12-13); Gold — Boardercross Rosanne Van Dorn (Lake Placid ) — Gold, XC ski 18K; Gold, XC freestyle ski 2.5K Ross Manny (Saranac Lake) — Gold, Boardercross Ruby LaDue (Tupper Lake) — Bronze, Skiercross Sean Hollander (Lake Placid) — Bronze, Luge Tristin Stanton (Lake Placid) — Gold, Boardercross Witter Swanson — Bronze, XC freestyle ski 2.5K

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andrew@denpubs.com LAKE PLACID Ñ The second-place Sentinels were tough enough down the stretch to hold off a hard-fighting Blue Bombers squad 52-45 on Feb. 4.

Clinging to a three point lead with two minutes to play, the Sentinels got a put-back bucket and Brett Mosier made a key steal and breakaway lay-up put the team up seven.

The Blue Bombers wouldnÕ t get within a possession again.

Mosier led the Ticonderoga (9-6, 8-2) with 17 points before he was ejected shortly after the big play for an obscene gesture toward the crowd.

Evan Graney chipped in 14 points for the Sentinels. Ò Ticonderoga was able to move the ball well in the fourth and go on to win the game,Ó said Blue Bombers head coach Matt Walentuk. Ò Coach Defayette had his players ready to play tonight.Ó Tarik Cecunjanin scored a team-high 16 points for Lake Placid (6-9, 3-7), including two from deep, while Scott Rossi had nine points and Austin Pratt eight.

Ticonderoga jumped ahead by seven early in the game with three consecutive makes from beyond the arc, but the Blue Bombers came

Lake Placid’s Tarik Cecunjanin advances the ball down the floor in the first half of the team’s loss to Ticonderoga. The Blue Bombers briefly held a lead against Division II’s second place squad, but the Sentinels used a late 6-0 run to prevent any chance at a comeback. Cecunjanin led the team in scoring with 16 points.

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Locals amass gold, silver and bronze in Empire State Winter Games ADIRONDACKS Ñ The 35th Empire State Winter Games kicked off Feb. 5 and featured over 1,400 athletes competing in a variety of events, ranging from luge to ski racing, as well adaptive events. The games, which ran through Feb. 8, included 19 sports overall, including four adaptive.

Here’s a list of locals who earned podium finishes in the games: Abigail Gavin (Lake Placid) — Bronze, Beginner girls free skate Amanda Zullo (Saranac Lake) — Gold, XC ski 18K; Gold, XC freestyle ski 2.5K Andrew Van Slyke (Lake Placid) — Silver, Boardercross Camden Reiley (Saranac Lake) — Gold, Skiercross Carly Jones (Lake Placid) — Bronze, Gold solo dance; Gold,

The Week In Review

Girls’ basketball Ticonderoga 37, Lake Placid 20 TICONDEROGA Ñ After coming out of the half up by just a point, the Sentinels used strong play after the break to pull away from the Blue Bombers for a 37-20 win Feb. 4.

Delaney Hughes scored 14 points and Nicole Fuller had nine more in the win. The win kept Ticonderoga tied for fourth place in Division II play.

Lake PlacidÕ s Cheyenne Blair scored 10 points and Cameron Shipman had five. A 9-7 second quarter had the team in striking range midway through, but they were held to eight after the break.

Alex Brandes goes sky high in Lake Placid’s 52-45 loss to Ticonderoga on Feb. 4.

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Plattsburgh 36, Saranac Lake 30 PLATTSBURGH Ñ After going into the half just up a point, the Hornets used what ended up being a decisive 9-4 third quarter to pull away for the 36-30 win over the Red Storm Feb. 5.

Shea Frady connected on two 3-pointers on her way to 10 points for Plattsburgh. Ashley Salls also scored 10 points while Sarah Duquette had nine.

Saranac LakeÕ s Almelina Cecunjanin led the team with seven points and Melissa Moody and Haleigh Morgan each added six.

Boys’ basketball Plattsburgh 85, Saranac Lake 49 PLATTSBURGH Ñ Five different Hornets players scored in double-figures as the team topped the Red Storm in a lopsided 85-49 outing on Feb. 5.

Deontee Branham-Pizzaro scored 15 points for Plattsburgh, followed by Brady Channell (14 points), Nate Hughey (14 points), Andrew Cutair (13 points) and Alex Follmer (10 points).

The Hornets’ 19-point first quarter was its lowest scoring, as they went for 20 or more in each of the three to follow.

Saranac LakeÕ s Tanner Manning scored 14 points and Mike Rice had 11 more in the setback. The team hit seven 3-pointers, including four by manning and another by Rice.

down to the wire,Ó said Blue Bombers head coach Matt Walentuk.

The Warriors’ Sean Lincoln scored eight points while Zach Pierson and Nolan Murphy each added in seven.

Chase Hayes paced Lake Placid with 11 points and Tarik Cecunjanin added nine. Stuart Baird and Jay Reid each chipped in five in the close loss.

Boys’ hockey Lake Placid 1, Saranac Lake 0 LAKE PLACID Ñ The Blue Bombers may have moved to No. 5 in the state, but they got the Red StormÕ s best shot in a narrow 1-0 win on Feb. 6.

Lake Placid held a substantial lead in shots, 37-9, but the Red StormÕ s Justin Farmer made 36 saves in a one-goal-allowed performance in net.

The Blue BombersÕ Kevin Geesler scored the game-winner at 7:58 in the second period while goalie Tucker Angelopoulous made nine saves for the shutout in net.

Evan Damp picked up the assist on GeeslerÕ s score.

Moriah 63, Lake Placid 29 PORT HENRY Ñ The Vikings powered their way to a 31-15 lead midway through the game on their way to a 63-29 win over the Blue Bombers Feb. 5.

Adam Jaquish scored 17 points and Jarrod MacDougal 14.

Moriah (15-0, 12-0) has yet to lose a game this season while Lake PlacidÕ s record fell to 6-10, 3-8.

The Blue BombersÕ Scott Rossi scored 16 points to lead the team. After him, Jay Reid, Cody Valenze and Ray Zhang each had three.

Lake Placid 4, Shaker/Colonie 1 LAKE PLACID Ñ A day removed from scoring just a goal against Saranac Lake, the Blue Bombers jumped on the Jets by a score of 4-1 on Feb. 7.

Three of Lake Placid’s goals game in the first period as they jumped to an early lead.

Bjorn Kroes got the scoring started, following by scores by Nzoni Thompson and Noah Mohr.

Shaker/Colonie got on the board at 8:36 in the second period, but Lake PlacidÕ s Sean Moore followed with the teamÕ s fourth score five and a half minutes later for the final margin.

Kamm Cassidy picked up the 17-save win in net as the Blue Bombers outshot the Jets 33-18 in the win.

Willsboro 37, Lake Placid 35 LAKE PLACID Ñ Lucas Cross hit two clutch free throws with six seconds left to break a tie and lift the Warriors over the Blue Bombers 37-35 on Feb. 9.

Cross, who led Willsboro in scoring with 10 points, was fouled in the backcourt in the waning seconds. Lake Placid had a final chance, but the shot fell short. Ò This was another game between the two teams that went

Middlebury 3, Saranac Lake 0 LAKE PLACID Ñ The Tigers and Red Storm both put 18 shots on goal, but the Vermont team had better luck converting in its 3-0 win over Saranac Lake.

Nathan Lalonde, Jerry Niemo and Colton Leno each tallied goals for the Tigers, all three coming in separate periods.

Saranac Lake goalie Justin Farmer made 15 saves on 18 shots in the setback.

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LEGALS NOTICE OF FORMATION OF NORFOLK VENTURES, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 10/20/2004. Office Location: Essex County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon who process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 16 Stone Road, Lake Placid, NY 12946. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act.

VN-02/14-03/21/20156TC-73023 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

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

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.

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

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY BANK REPO'D! COMPANY (LLC) Name: 10 acres- $19,900! Awesome Subalpine Coffee LLC. REAL ESTATE WILLSBORO, NY Mtn views, hardwoods, private Let’s Go Garage & Yard Articles of Organization 1.06 acre lot w/water/sewer/power bldg site, long rd frontage, Sale-ing Thru The Classified Superstore THE WHITEMAN AGENfiled with the Secretary ($26,000) or Above lot with 1998 utils! No liens or back taxes! of State of New York CY LLC Articles of Org. 2bd/2bath mobile home ($49,000) Terms avail!

(SSNY) on January 5, filed NY Sec. 518-963-7320 Call 888-479-3394 NOW!of State 2015. Office Location: (SSNY) 12/15/14. Office Essex County. The SSNY in Essex Co. SSNY deNOTICE OF FORMATION is designated as agent of THE TOWN OF ESSEX is sign. Agent of LLC upon OF SOUTH BRAIDLEA the LLC upon whom accepting applications whom process may be FARMS LLC process against it may for the following posi- served. SSNY shall mail Arts. of Org. filed with be served. SSNY shall tions: copy of process to The Secy. of State of NY mail a copy of any pro- *Member Zoning Board LLC 123 Tadds Way (SSNY) on 01/12/15. Of- cess to the LLC at: PO of Appeals - Volunteer Saranac Lake, NY fice location: Essex 12983. Purpose: Any Box 178, Keene NY (unpaid) position County. SSNY designat- 12942. Purpose: To en- *Seasonal Laborer lawful activity. ed as agent of LLC upon gage in any lawful act or Transfer Station - Paid VN-01/17-02/21/2015whom process against it activity for which limited position 6TC-70925 may be served. SSNY liability companies may Residents of the Town shall mail process to be formed including with of Essex shall have priCorporation Service Co., or without limitation, ority in hiring. Applica80 State St., Albany, NY providing high-quality tions may be obtained in 12207. Purpose: Any coffee beverages and as- the Office of the Town TO MAKE lawful activity. sociated consumables in Clerk during normal VN-01/24-02/28/2015and around the High business hours or by 6TC-71346 Peaks region of the calling 518-963-4287.

Adirondack Park, and Catherine DeWolff NOTICE OF FORMATION engaging in any and all Clerk to the Supervisor OF LIMITED LIABILITY activities necessary or 2/9/15 Place a COMPANY (LLC) Name: incidental to the forego- VN-02/14/2015-1TCclassified Subalpine Coffee LLC. ing. ad!

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PROPERTY FOR SALE: Rand Hill Road, Beekmantown, NY. 11.67 Wooded Acres, Borders State Land. Private Sale. 518-492-7178.

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