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This Week NO SALT

Microenterprise grant program off to strong start

Jay told it can no longer give out sand-salt mix

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The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival concluded on Sunday, Feb. 15. Pictured here, a chipmunk and dog mug for a photographer at the Harrietstown Town Hall.

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Blue Pepper Farm lands top animal welfare certification Blue Bombers, Eagles skate to stalemate PAGE 10

JAY Ñ A mob of sheep gathered in the snow-capped mountains and stood silently as the wind whipped overhead.

They stood quietly before losing interest in their foreign interlocutor and wandered back into their bucolic-looking barn.

While this flock will eventually end up on your supper plate, rest assured, they

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will be treated humanely before they do so.

Earlier this month, Blue Pepper Farm was certified as Animal Welfare Approved.

The comprehensive standards require the humane treatment, living conditions and slaughter of farm animals.

Co-owner Shannon Eaton explained that the designation carries significant weight Ñ

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Consumer Reports, for instance, ranked the status as Ò highly meaningful.Ó Ò We were managing animals in such a way that we were already doing that stuff,Ó said Eaton.

Landing the designation required Eaton and her husband, Tyler, to undergo a rigorous process: Inspectors peppered them with questions from everything to what they feed CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

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ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ Essex and Hamilton County officials say the process to divvy out $100,000 as part of a new grant program to boost small businesses has been going swimmingly.

Last month, Essex County was awarded an Adirondack Park Upper Hudson Recreation Hub Grant designed to bolster job creation.

HereÕ s how it works: For-profit businesses with nine or fewer full-time employees in Minerva, Newcomb, North Hudson, Indian Lake and Long Lake can apply for grants between $5,000 and $25,000 to boost their business.

To be eligible for assistance, an existing microenterprise business must retain and or create jobs.

The grant funds can be used to purchase equipment, furniture and fixtures, inventory and be used for operating expenses, marketing, and working capital and start-up costs.

Owners are required to put up a 10 percent match and participate in a microenterprise training program.

Essex County IDA Co-Director Carol Calabrese said last monthÕ s session with 26 hopeful businesses in Long Lake was a smash hit. Ò The hope was to take skills away and have two new resources to work with,Ó she said.

ROOST also participated, offering seminars in marketing tips and website development.

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MOOERS — Mooers Zumba, Toning. Mooers Elementary School in the Cafeteria. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. $5 per class, NCCS students free. Through Wednesday, May 6. Details: facebook.com/groups/ZumbaMooers., ZumbaFitness.

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ELIZABETHTOWN — YogaFit, Ellen DuBois. 4:30 p.m. Elizabethtown Social Center. $5. ELCS students free 12 and up.

Details: elizabethtownsocialcenter.org/calendar, 873-6408.

ELIZABETHTOWN — Zumba, Kye Turner. 5 p.m. Elizabethtown Social Center. $5. ELCS students free 12 and up. Details: elizabethtownsocialcenter.org/calendar, 873-6408.

First Thursday

Every Thursday

ELIZABETHTOWN — Elizabethtown Westport Garden Club Meetings. 11 a.m. Details: Garden Club President Hellen DeChant 873-9270, Time4hmd@yahoo.com.

Every Other Thursday

ELIZABETHTOWN — Writer’s Group. Elizabethtown Social

SARANAC LAKE — Ceilidh Music Session. Saranac Lake Chamber of Commerce. 7 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 23

LAKE PLACID — ‘Ms. Colter’, Lake Placid Institute Book Club. Lake Placid Public Library. 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 24

Every Friday

WHALLONSBURG — Lyceum series “Glory Days: The Diary of Whallonsburg Farmer Charles Stafford”. Whallonsburg Grange Hall. 7:30 p.m. $5, students free.

Every Saturday

Wednesday, Feb. 25

ELIZABETHTOWN — Teen Rec Use. Elizabethtown Social Center. 2 until 9 p.m.

PERU — Pure Country, concert VFW Post 309. 1 to 4 p.m. Donations appreciated.

WHALLONSBURG — A six-week indoor play gym. Ages birth through five. Whallonsburg Grange Hall. 9:30 a.m. to noon. Free. Six Saturdays. Through Saturday, Feb. 28.

WESTPORT — “Kingdom Man”. Ministry Center behind Westport Federated Church. 10:30 a.m. Six mornings, through March 14. Everyone welcome.

LAKE PLACID — Paint & Sip Series, Jessie Furnia. Bookstore Plus. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $30 pp. Preregistration required, space limited. Details: thebookstoreplus.com, 523-2950.

PLATTSBURGH — Charles Anene, MD, “Frequent Leg Cramps? Don’t Ignore Them”. West Side Ballroom, 253 New York Rd. 6 p.m. Free. Details: UVMHealth.org/CVPH, 562-7320.

LAKE PLACID — Windows 8.1, cloud programs classes, Chris Lawrence. Lake Placid Public Library. Windows 8.1: 9:30 until 11:30 a.m. “The Cloud”: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Details: 523-3200.

Daily: Every Saturday through Feb. 28

Thursday, Feb. 26

WILLSBORO — Live Music. Champlain Valley Senior Community, 10 Gilliland Ln. 2 p.m. Details: RSVP Danielle 817-9108.

WHALLONSBURG — Play Gym. Whallonsburg Grange Hall.

Age birth to 5. Free

Through Friday, March 13

PLATTSBURGH — Susan Whiteman, Dan Hausner.

Whiteman, Main Gallery; Hausner. Community Gallery, The Strand Center for the Arts, 23 Brinkerhoff St. Opening reception Friday, Feb. 13. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 21

WESTPORT — Children’s Olympian Bible Club, Sledding and Pizza Party. Westport Bible Church. 4 to 6 p.m. Free, open children grades 1 to 6. Bring own sled.

PERU — St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 spaghetti dinner. St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. $7.50 pp, $2.50 6 to 12, free under 5, $20 family max, takeouts available.

PLATTSBURGH — Paul Hameline benefit concert, silent auction. Elks Club, 59 Cumberland Ave. Noon to 5 p.m. Details: Mary Ann Sorrell maryannsorrell@yahoo.com, 561-2019.

PLATTSBURGH — Sunrise Rotary Winter Carnival.

CVPH Medical Center. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free.

WHALLONSBURG — CV Film Series, Birdman. Whallonsburg Grange Hall. 7:30 p.m. $10 adults, $5 under 18.

ELIZABETHTOWN — Story/Craft Hour. Elizabethtown Library. 1 until 2 p.m. Ages 3 to 5. Details: 873-2670.

WHALLONSBURG — Champlain Valley Film Series, ‘Bird Man’.

Whallonsburg Grange Hall. 7:30 p.m. $6 adults, $3 under 18.

JAY — Winter coffee house, Larry Stone, Stoneground Express, “rocking the blues” Amos and Julia Ward Theatre, 15 Parkside Dr. 7 p.m. $6 adults, children free. Details: dlisacchi@frontiernet.net.

Saturday, Feb. 21 and Sunday, Feb. 22 TUPPER LAKE — Fire and Ice Festival. Tupper Lake

Sunday, Feb. 22

BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE — “Life Speeds Up: Robert Fulton Changing New York”, Robert Arnold III. Museum Auditorium,

9097 State Rte 30. 1:30 p.m. Free, open to public.

VERMONTVILLE — Adirondack Goat Club. Vermontville Town Hall, 7 Cold Brook Rd. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

PERU — Fourth Sunday VFW & Ladies Auxiliary Breakfast. Peru Memorial VFW & Ladies Auxiliary, 710 Pleasant Street Rte 22B. 9 a.m. to noon. $8.

CHAMPLAIN — Village of Champlain Winter Fest.

PLATTSBURGH — Control of Hazard Energy (LockOut/ TagOut). North Country Chamber of Commerce. 8 a.m. to noon. $12.

WESTPORT — Essex County Soil, Water Conservation District Erosion, Sediment Control training, Dave Reckahn. Essex County Fairgrounds, 3 Sisco St. 8 a.m. to noon. $75. Registration deadline Wednesday, Feb. 25. Details: 962-8225, essexswcd@westelcom.com.

Friday, Feb. 27 and Saturday, Feb. 28

LAKE PLACID — “50 Years with Peter, Paul and Mary, a new documentary”, Jim Brown. Lake Placid Center for the Arts. 7 p.m. Friday: Mr. Brown Q&A $7.

Saturday, Feb. 28

PLATTSBURGH — ‘Big Hero 6’. Plattsburgh Public Library.

2:30 p.m.

WESTPORT — 4-H Grand Pine Car Prix, Potluck Social.

CCE/ 4-H building. 4 to 7 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH — People for Positive Action, “Bidder 70”.

30 City Hall Place,. 8 p.m.

Sunday, March 1

BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE — “Mohawk Dance and Cultural Presentation”, Akhwatsire. Museum Auditorium, 9097 State Rte 30. 1:30 p.m. Free museum members, students, children; $5 nonmembers.

WESTPORT — Essex County Soil and Water Conservation District agricultural exemption worksheets deadline. Details: 962-8225, essexswcd@westelcom.com.

PLATTSBURGH — Real Property tax exemption’s application deadline. Local Town Assessors.

PLATTSBURGH — “Boardwalk”. Newman Center. 7 p.m.

Free, open to public.

BEEKMANTOWN — Guardians of the Ribbon Pancake Breakfast. Beekmantown Fire Station. 8 a.m. to noon.

WILMINGTON — Wilmington Historical Society monthly meeting, “Early Area Banking Practices.” Wilmington Community Center. 1 p.m. Open to public. Details: Karen Peters 420-8370.

Tuesday, March 3

LAKE PLACID — Book club, “The Truth and Legend of Lily Martindale”, Mary Sanders Shartle. The Bookstore Plus! 7 p.m.

Details: thebookstoreplus.com, 523-2950.

WHALLONSBURG — Lyceum series “1915: The Year the Grange was Built”. Whallonsburg Grange Hall. 7:30 p.m. $5, students free.

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Sandblasted!

Officials: Unethical, unconstitutional for town to divvy out free sand-salt mixture to residents

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com JAY Ñ This winter, Jay residents have been singing a familiar refrain: Sandman, IÕ m so alone DonÕ t have nobody to call my own Please turn on your magic beam Mr. Sandman, bring me a dream But it was not to be, their dreams snuffed out at a town board meeting last week when town attorney Daniel Manning and Supervisor Randall Douglas explained why they had to put the kibosh on providing a complimentary sand-salt mixture to town residents.

According to the Associations of Towns of the State of New York, providing individual residences and businesses with sand or salt for their own personal use at any time other than a declared state of emergency is unconstitutional.

Since salt and sand is town property funded by taxpayers, providing the item to private interests would be unconstitutional because the town would not benefit from doing so.

In addition, the state constitution prohibits towns from making gifts or towns of money or property to, or in aid of, any private individual or corporation.

Over the years, each highway superintendent had different rules and regulations regarding how to disseminate the townÕ s excess salt-sand mixture used for deicing.

The idea was that the general public would pick up the mixture in five gallon buckets and use it sparingly at their residences throughout the winter.

But others started entering the complex on Valley Road with trucks, picking up sand that they would later use for private business pursuits.

The issue came to a head earlier this month after a number of letters from local residents

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. 2728.

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

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Jay Town Attorney Daniel Manning explains the legalities of giving town residents access to taxpayer-funded sand-salt to resident Bob Segall at a town board meeting on Thursday, Feb. 12. The Association of Towns of the State of New York has determined that the practice is unconstitutional.

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were published in a local newsletter, the Jay Community News.

And then, fueled by social media, phones at the town hall started to ring. Ò NO BRAINERÓ Douglas, surrounded by piles of legal paperwork, said while he sincerely regretted the town could no longer provide the service, doing so would constitute a form of electioneering.

Manning said from a legal standpoint, thereÕ s little daylight between offering residents small amounts of the mixture and using town equipment to plow constituent driveways. Ò When Randy asked me to research this, it was a no-brainer,Ó he said. Ò The part that bothers me is we took an oath

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.

of office to uphold the Constitution of New York and the United States,Ó said Douglas. Ò IÕ m not willing to break that law to provide sand.Ó Douglas said he remained emphatic to the needs of his constituents: “It’s a very difficult thing to explain when people pay their taxes Ñ when they pay for all equipment, all supplies and that they realize theyÕ re paying for it Ñ itÕ s a hard time determining why they canÕ t use something they paid for to begin with.Ó Last year, the town spent $140,000 on the saltsand mixture.

Each $17,000 budgeted is one percent on the tax levy, noted Douglas, which means eight percent of last yearÕ s entire levy went towards the mixture.

Regulations are loosened during states of

Elks Hoop Shoot winners advance TICONDEROGA Ñ The six Elks Lodges of New YorkÕ s North District recently hosted their annual district hoop competition at Ticonderoga High School.

Shooters from Plattsburgh, Keeseville, Saranac Lake, Ticonderoga, Whitehall and Glens Falls vied for the chance to advance in the ElksÕ state and national tournament.

This year Õ s winners include Gavin King (8-9 boys division, sponsored by Glens Falls Elks Lodge), Mallory Arnold (8-9 girls, Keeseville), Cameron Orr (10-11 boys, Glens Falls), Chloe Rehm (10-11 girls, Whitehall), Riley Orr (12-13 boys, Glens Falls), and Brynleigh Inglee (1213 girls, Glens Falls).

emergency, he noted, like last winterÕ s ice storm.

But the conditions for declaring a state of emergency are very tight, said the supervisor, citing the daylong ethics refresher course heÕ d taken the week before.

Another exception is illness: Ò If you have imminency, itÕ s legal,Ó added Manning.

Residents floated a series of alternatives: Could town residents purchase sand-salt as a part of a co-op and store it on town property?

Unlikely, said Manning, citing insurance liability issues. But he said heÕ d look into it.

Could the town buy it and give to residents as a gift?

Nope. It might be construed as a form of electioneering. Ò I donÕ t believe thereÕ s any law that directly addresses that,Ó said Manning. Ò But I wouldnÕ t advise it. You’re better off finding a resident and letting you dump it on their property.Ó Another asked about stockpiling spoiled sand for community usage: But how to determine spoilage?

It becomes a nightmare, admitted Douglas.

The super encouraged residents to write to their state and federal representatives to lobby for changes in state law. Ò I need our people to help us,Ó he said. Ò We need to stress this is a hardship on our people.Ó Manning praised the town board and Douglas for their accomplishments Ñ including the planning and execution of broadband, sewer plan and FEMA projects — that would benefit constituents for decades. Ò These are good things,Ó he said. Ò [Douglas] drives me nuts because you can tell how thorough he is.Ó Local resident Bob Segall said he was pleased with how the meeting turned out: “I went in expecting a fight,” he wrote in the Jay Community News. Ò I came out feeling I had made friends. I was not alone in these expectations or in the end result.Ó

In addition to the trophies awarded during the local luncheon, the winners will participate in the East Regional Shoot, hosted by the Northeast District Elks. The East Regional competition will be held on Feb. 7.

Through the Elks National Hoop Shoot Free Throw Program, the Elks National Foundation offers youth the opportunity to engage in healthy competition, connect with their families and community and succeed both on and off the court.

In 2014-15, the ENF allocated $825,160 to fund this program. For more information on the hoop shoot, visit elks.org/hoopshoot.

For more information on the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, visit elks.org.

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Larry Stone and others set to perform

JAY Ñ The next winter coffee house will be featured Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Amos and Julia Ward Theatre, 15 Parkside Drive, at 7 p.m. Larry Stone and the Stoneground Express, Ò rocking the bluesÓ will be performing. Admission is $6 for adults and free for children. Complimentary refreshments will be provided. Contact dlisacchi@frontiernet.net with any questions.

Robert Arnold to speak for Cabin Fever

BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE Ñ In the fourth installment of the Adirondack MuseumÕ s Cabin Fever Sundays series, Feb. 22, in the MuseumÕ s Auditorium, 9097 State Rte 30, at 1:30 p.m. New York Council for the Humanities speaker Robert Arnold III will explore the legacy of Robert Fulton, the creator of the first commercially successful steamboat.

Admission is free for all. This event is made possible through the Ò Speakers in the HumanitiesÓ program of the New York Council for the Humanities, with the support of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Refreshments will be served, and the Museum Store will be open from noon to 4 p.m.

Cloud, Windows 8.1 classes slated

LAKE PLACID Ñ The Lake Placid Public Library will be offering two free computer classes Wednesday, Feb. 25, one on Windows 8.1 and the other on how to use cloud programs.

The Windows 8.1 will be held from 9:30 until 11:30 a.m.

This session, taught by Chris Lawrence, will deal with changes to Windows 8, that include useful tweaks and fixes, including a new version of the missing Start button, better searching, the ability to boot directly to the desktop, and an improved app store.

The 8.1 upgrade is free for those who have already purchased Windows 8. This session will also be useful to those who have questions about the application overall.

WhatÕ s Ò The CloudÓ , where to find it and what to do with it will be the subject of the LPPL class from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Participants will learn about the different clouds available through different service providers and how to best use them.

There is no charge for either class. Those taking both are welcome to bring a lunch snack if they wish. Participants who have laptops with System 8 or 8.1 are asked to bring them. Those taking the Cloud class and who have laptops or tablets, such as iPads should also bring them to class. For more information or to enroll call 523-3200

Erosion, sediment training planned

WESTPORT Ñ The Essex County Soil and Water Conservation District will offer the required 4 hour Erosion and Sediment Control training for contractors and developers Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Essex County Fairgrounds, 3 Sisco Street, from 8 a.m. to

www.valleynewsadk.com noon. The training will be presented by Dave Reckahn, District Manager.

This training is required for all contractors working on projects that disturb more than 1 acre of soil and have a storm water permit from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. The permit will require that contractors moving dirt at those sites have at least one trained employee on site on a daily basis. Training is good for 3 years.

A Stormwater Trainee (SWT) identification (ID) number will be assigned to each person that completes the NYSDEC 4-hour training in the principles and practices of erosion and construction activity General Permit #GP-0-08-001.

Contractors and developers will have to preregister for the training to receive credits. The training will cost $75 for certification, reference materials and refreshments. Registration needs to be in by Wednesday, Feb. 25. If there is a group of ten or more and are interested in holding a private workshop, contact the District at 962-8225 or email essexswcd@westelcom.com.

LPCA presents ‘50 years Peter, Paul, Mary’

LAKE PLACID Ñ The latest installment of the Lake Placid Film Forum Screening Series presents Ò 50 Years with Peter, Paul and Mary, a new documentaryÓ by Jim Brown, winner of four Emmy Awards Friday, Feb. 27 and Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts, at 7 p.m.

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, Mr. Brown will appear in person at the 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.

‘Bidder 70’ to be shown

PLATTSBURGH Ñ People for Positive Action will present the film Ò Bidder 70Ó Saturday, Feb. 28, at 30 City Hall Place, at 8 p.m.

In December 2008, as Ò Bidder 70Ó at a Bureau of Land Management oil and gas lease auction, Tim DeChristopher successfully protected thousands of acres of pristine public land from oil and gas development. He was later indicted on two Federal felonies. While awaiting trial, he evolved into a charismatic and ingenious climate justice leader. He was tried, found guilty, and, in 2012 was sentenced to two years in prison. This film won twenty major film festival awards.

4-H Grand Prix set to take off

WESTPORT Ñ The 4-H Grand Pine Car Prix and Potluck Social will be held Saturday, Feb. 28, at the CCE/ 4-H build-

Published by Denton Publications, Inc. ing from 4 to 7 p.m. Over 84 cars have been entered into this county wide event. All 4-H members are start out with a block of wood to build, design, and decorate their individual entry. Everyone is out to have fun and earn bragging rights from fastest car to best in show. The 4-H youth voted to allow adult 4-H leaders, parents, and volunteers to get their own car and compete.

Bookclub to feature local author

LAKE PLACID Ñ Join the book club at The Bookstore Plus!

The March meeting Tuesday, March 3, at 7 p.m., will discuss The Truth and Legend of Lily Martindale with author, Mary Sanders Shartle, who will be joining the meeting. Invite a friend. For more information, visit thebookstoreplus.com or call 523-2950.

Upcycle workshop to benefit Hameline

SARNAC LAKE Ñ The Benefit Creative Workshop For Paul Hameline and Family will be Ò Upcycled Sweater CoatÓ with Stephanie DeJoseph. This two day workshop takes place Tuesday, March 3 and Wednesday, March 4, at the BlueSeed studio, from 7 to 9 p.m. The cost is $50 per person with preregistration required by calling 891-3799 or admin@bluseedstudios.org.

Hit up the local thrift stores or raid closets. It doesnÕ t have to fit. Find prints, patterns, texture and colors you love and combine them into a one-of-a-kind upcycled creation.

This is for adults and youth ages 15 and up. She will teach this workshop, showing a step-by-step how to transform three patterned or plain pieces into a unique, wearable item. The first session will include deconstructing the initial garments and laying out the new one, and the second session will consist of constructing the new garment and putting on the final touches. Repurpose, Recycle and Create. Each participant is asked to bring three pieces made of heavy-weight knit material such as a sweaters or sweatshirts that can be repurposed, as well as embellishments such as lace and buttons they may want to include. People must bring their own sewing machine.

If someone needs to borrow one, be sure to indicate that at the time of registration.

Paint & Sip to present Jessie Furnia

LAKE PLACID Ñ The Paint & Sip Series at The Bookstore Plus presents local artist Jessie Furnia Wednesday, March 18, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Artists will create paintings inspired by a Jessie Furnia original spring scene. No previous art experience is necessary. This class will provide a light introduction to painting with acrylics. At the end of the art party participants will be able to take away their very own masterpiece. Each class is $30 per person and all art supplies and wine will be provided. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. For more information, visit thebookstoreplus.com or call 523-2950.

The Blue Pepper Farm in Jay has been awarded Animal Welfare Approved certification, a top designation that certifies the operation follows the most humane and environmental practices on pasture.

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the flock as a supplement — no grains,

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Continued from page 1 just an organic mineral Ñ to inspecting their buildings, ensuring that everything is properly labeled and evaluating emergency evacuation plans for the 46 acre operation. Ò If your farm is simple, itÕ s easier to do,Ó said Eaton.

As part of the certification, animals must always have access to the outdoors.

The flock of Katahdin sheep are rotationally grazed out in pastures, typically from May to December, a measure that leads to a lower environmental impact.

Access to fresh grasses and open fields also helps to prevents the build-up of potential diseases and internal parasites and maximizes the animalsÕ natural health and immunity.

There are also rules about when to wean animals, tail-docking and the regular use of antibiotics.

To retain the designation, Blue Pepper will be subject to annual inspections.

The farm joins three other operations within

Essex County who have earned the status: Manzini Farm, North Country Creamery and the Asgaard Farm and Dairy.

Eaton said consumers are becoming increasingly aware of how animals are handled and chafe at the growing spotlight directed at the mistreatment of animals in factory farm settings.

Their ultimate goal is to produce the most flavorful meats possible. Ò We believe the best way to attain this is to respect the interconnectedness of our soil, our pastures, our animalsÕ health and happiness, and our health and happiness,Ó she said.

Eaton, who formerly worked at Asgaard as the operationÕ s goat herd manager, said the proof is in the pudding: Last fall, Blue Pepper sold items at the Sugar House CreameryÕ s on-site shop, Snowy Grocery, until their stock ran out.

In the future, the pair hopes to grow their flock to 50 breeding ewes and develop a slate of dairy products. Ò We think itÕ s being embraced,Ó she said.

For more information about Blue Pepper Farm, visit bpfarm.org or find them on Insta-

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Miracle on Ice team to reunite 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 this weekend.

The 1980 Rink-Herb Brooks Arena will open its doors to fans on 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 in Lake Placid.

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

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Continued from page 1 ADDING MAGIC The Nature Conservancy bankrolled the program.

Executive Director Mike Carr said the programÕ s catalyst stemmed from the groupÕ s early outreach to municipalities and business owners as part of the discussion swirling around the former Finch Pruyn parcels. Ò We learned a great deal from communities through this project,Ó he said, Ò and thought maybe we could play a role in adding some magic to the communities.Ó While the Nature Conservancy typically isnÕ t in a position to give money away, explained Carr, the group thought if they succeeded in raising capital, they might be in a position to help facilitate some of the ideas generated during those discussion sessions.

Carr said he was intrigued, in particular, by opportunities surrounding equestrian opportu-

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suppose it’s one of the most common afflictions of age, and it likely explains our unrelenting desire to return to familiar, natural surroundings. When we are in such surroundings we experience a comfortable degree of familiarity, which explains why we gravitate there in the first place.

As children, we had our own special places, where we could find comfort, and nobody could find us.

It may have been in the hollow of an old tree, a popular swimming hole, or at the base of a soaring cliff.

Wherever it could be found, the location likely provided an escape from the regular din of being a responsible kid, and a place to hide out when Dad got the belt out.

Often, the term Ô responsibleÕ just didnÕ t mesh very well with the concept of being a kid. It often seemed responsible behavior was at the opposite end of the spectrum when considering natural creativity and curiosities which included items such as slingshots, apple-flingers, bottle rockets and homemade bow and arrows. All of these items are considered dangerous weapons under current day standards.

Despite such challenging times, we managed to survive maelstroms of disaster with most of our toes, eyes, fingers and ears intact. There’s no doubt we took our share of chances, and broke many branches. We also disregarded a whole slew of rules in the process, but in the end, we always returned with our eyes intact, and the majority of our natural appendages appropriately attached.

Although we didnÕ t know it at the time, the dangerous adventuring, risk taking and childhood shenanigans was actually good for us. It taught us to be independent, and to exercise good judgment on occasion, (although that part of the equation is still debatable.)

Despite ever challenging educational standards, itÕ s interesting to note recent research that indicates children who learn and play outdoors are enriched personally and academically in many ways, with improved attention spans, enhanced creativ-

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 RinkÐ Herb Brooks Arena.

The event is part of the 8th annual Hockey Weekend Across America, a three-day nationwide celebration of the sport that begins on 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 518-523-1655 ext. 5313.

nities and guide services offering access to the newly-revealed sections of the Hudson River.

Calabrese did a great job of facilitating last monthÕ s workshop, he said. Ò Frankly, it was humbling for me to look around the room and see business owners and the community coming together to leverage this into their recreation and tourism industries,Ó he said. Ò It really opened my eyes.Ó MOVING FORWARD Officials in each town have been appointed to a grant review committee alongside officials from ROOST, the New York State Department of Conservation and the Nature Conservancy (the IDAÕ s role is comparable to that of a bank and is not involved in the application process).

Applicants will be required to fill out a score sheet to access their eligibility.

The committee will then review, evaluate and score legitimate projects before passing the applications to the Essex County Board of Supervisors for official approval.

Calabrese explained recipients will be moni-

ity, increased academic success, improved reading comprehension, higher levels of self-discipline, language and social skills.

IÕ ll also add that we were very good at accessing our own, realistic abilities, even when that knowledge was acquired through the painful process of trial and error.

Outdoors was where wild things belonged and as kids we were regularly included in the mix, regardless of the season. There was no such thing as artificial intelligence or virtual reality, and nothing was sanitized for our protection. We exercised our wild, feral genes at will and boredom was never a concern.

Winter brought on the annual snowball wars, with just enough snow left over to toss at passing cars. The snowbanks averaged at least ten feet tall, or so it seemed.

We skated on rivers or ponds all weekend long, and disputes were a resolved by the oldest or toughest kid, after which we got on with whatever game was at hand. I suppose the real reason my generation enjoyed being outdoors so much was due to the fact that outdoor recreation was about the only form of recreation available.

Rewilding America’s Youth

Ò RewildingÓ is a term commonly used to describe efforts intended to introduce or reintroduce an indigenous species to their original habitats.

The process has proven successful in restoring a variety of native birds to the Adirondacks including bald eagles, peregrine falcons, Common loons, and wild turkey.

Currently, DEC is considering similar efforts to restore populations of spruce grouse aka Fool Hens, to the region.

ORDA, LP Youth Athletic Assoc. to offer free hockey sessions LAKE PLACID Ñ The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) and the lake Placid Youth Athletic Association invites boys and girls ages four to nine years old to Lake PlacidÕ s Olympic speed skating oval on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 2:30 p.m. for a Try Hockey For Free clinic to experience ice hockey for the first time and learn the basics of the sport in a fun, safe environment.

The Try Hockey For Free Day, presented by Kraft, is part of USA HockeyÕ s eighth annual Hockey Weekend Across America celebration, which runs nationwide Feb. 20 - 22. This program, designed to provide youth hockey associations a national platform to introduce new kids to the sport, is a joint effort between USA Hockey, the National Hockey League, and NHL member clubs.

Try Hockey For Free Day is presented by Kraft, with Total Hockey and Liberty Mutual Positive Play as official sponsors. USA Hockey has over 300 locations offering kids between the ages of 4 and 9 years old this unique opportunity. Ò We look forward to introducing new families to our sport,Ó said ORDAÕ s Olympic Center general Manager Denny Allen. Ò To help keep costs reasonable for parents, this program is our first step to offering new families an easy and inexpensive way to get started in youth hockey.Ó To register your child to participate, please visit www.TryHockeyForFree. com or contact ORDAÕ s Mary-Elizabeth Wightman at 518-302-5395.

tored like a traditional loan program.

With the infusion of cash, she hopes applicants can also bone up on their business experience.

Elected officials praised the project.

Newcomb Supervisor George Canon cited the foodservice, lodging and guide service industries as promising growth areas in his community. Ò If this is successful, I think this could be ongoing,Ó he said.

North Hudson Supervisor Ron Moore pointed at the new gas station in his town as the apple in his eye: Ò For that gas station to get $20,000 as a startup would be a great boon,Ó he said. Ò We want that to be successful and are very pleased to see him move forward.Ó Moore hailed the program as a tool that benefits all five communities. Ò ItÕ s a really good opportunity,Ó he said. Ò For the five towns, it really works well.”

Long Lake Supervisor Clark Seaman said a rising tide lifts all boats:

Ò Every little bit helps and weÕ re looking forward to positive ideas,Ó he said. Ò I hope [local businesses] take advantage if they have a need.

If any local business can benefit in any way shape or form, and better succeed, to me, thatÕ s a benefit.”

Indian Lake Supervisor Brian Wells cited a guide service that could possibly benefit from the opening of the OK Slip Falls. Ò ThatÕ s a perfect tie-in right there and thatÕ s what the Nature Conservancy was looking for,Ó he said.

Hamilton County Chair Bill Farber also hailed the program: Ò This really demonstrates a great partnership between the towns, the Nature Conservancy, the DEC, and frankly, the two counties.Ó Carr said he looked forward to hearing the success stories: Ò ItÕ s going to be fascinating to hear people tell their stories,Ó he said. Ò Those stories will be very powerful.Ó For more information, call the IDA at 8739114.

Such efforts have been responsible for successfully bringing back a host of native aquatic species including lake whitefish, walleye, landlocked salmon, and several heritage strains of Adirondack brook trout.

Beaver were actually the first native species Ò rewildedÓ in the Adirondacks, and the inaugural effort occurred well before a term for the process had even been coined.

A number of landscape species such as moose have naturally returned to the Park as roadless, wilderness areas continue to provide refuge areas across the region.

There are also a wide variety of iconic Adirondack species that may eventually be considered for similar rewilding efforts including landscape predators such as lynx, cougar, and wolf.

In order for this to happen, there are three key elements that need to b in place including a large, trackless, protected core reserve and a number of wildlife corridors that offer the necessary connectivity for keystone species to become established.

In addition to core areas and connectivity, there also needs to be a keystone carnivore that can regulate and provide balance within the ecosystem.

Algonquin Park, located in Ontario, Canada has the closest population of large-scale predators, with several red wolf packs.

It is interesting to note a cougar was recently discovered in the southern reaches of the province, near Ottawa.

There is also potential for a wildlife corridor to connect the Adirondacks to Algonquin.

with wild animals. They donÕ t attend outdoor programs, and many are not allowed to go outdoors unattended.

Although they are able to recognize nearly 1,000 corporate logos by the age of 9, they are unable to identify more than 10 common garden plants and animals.

Life has become overly artificial and sanitized, as we strive to protect our kids from the very things that can be of greatest joy. A 2006 study commissioned by Corus Entertainment reveals that 7- to 12-year-olds spend an average of nearly 11 hours a day on media of some sort, mainly television and the Internet.

For the health of the planet, and those who hope to live here in the future, parents and educators must make concerted efforts to reconnect kids with the natural world, before itÕ s too late.

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

Wild Things

Rewilding is a term that is often used to describe the process of reintroducing animals or plants to their original habitat or to a similarly wild habitat. The purpose of such effort is return the land and inhabitants to a more natural state. It has been proven successful in many ecosystems around the world especially when the efforts are focused on protecting or reintroducing apex predators and keystone species.

Rewilding often requires ecological restoration or wilderness engineering to restore connectivity between fragmented protected areas, and the reintroduction of predators where extirpated.

If such efforts have proven successful with a variety of wild animals; thereÕ s no reason to believe similar results could not be achieved with the reintroduction or rewilding of apex predators.

In this regard, IÕ m not talking about cougars, wolves or bears. Rather, IÕ m proposing to rewild children in the effort to make them more comfortable in the woods and on the waters.

As has been reported previously, the average elementary school kid no longer comes in contact

A father and son investigate a fissure found on a huge glacial erratic. Parents and educators must make concerted efforts to introduce children to the treasures and pleasures of traveling in the outdoors.

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North Country needs to think regionally with event planning

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ou canÕ t beat Adirondack life during the summer Ñ After melting season, and once the black flies bloom and burst, municipalities start to rock and roll with a series of monster-sized events that places the North Country on the national radar.

Among the most dominant in Essex County are the Wilmington/Whiteface 100K and IRONMAN Lake Placid, bashes that flood the region with cash and publicity, while Warren County rumbles with Americade and the WorldÕ s Largest Garage Sale.

In the north, bass fishing reigns supreme.

But when it comes to the Central Champlain Valley, the razzle dazzle fades in the rearview and a more subdued palette comes into focus Ñ That of the sleepy summertime retreat.

What can the region do to draw in visitors from the west, north and south?

The North Country survives as a collective unit and we need to think regionally while trying to develop sustainable tourism.

While the Central Champlain Valley may lack a line-up of established all-star events, it could play an important role as a supporting actor.

Why not use the Essex County Fairgrounds as a staging area for some satellite events?

Perhaps the county-owned facility can be used to host smaller events prior before and after regional bashes designed to encourage visitors to enjoy our beautiful lifestyle for a just a little bit longer.

It’s a magnificent, under-utilized facility located right off the Northway.

Most of the year, it just sits there.

But it shouldnÕ t.

These events could be cross-promoted with the marquee draws.

How about some more huge athletic events that take visitors across the region?

Why do the central and southern Adirondacks get to have all the fun? (Just kidding, but itÕ s often easy to grow green with envy).

From the athletic summertime competitions to the spate of winter carnivals last weekend Ñ including those in Saranac Lake, Raquette Lake and the ongoing festivities in Lake George Ñ we canÕ t help but feel as though somehow these can all be tied together.

WeÕ re thinking long-distance biking, snowshoeing and backcountry skiing events.

WeÕ re thinking an expansion of the Empire State Winter Games that sees events speckled from Plattsburgh to Lake George Ñ and every-

where in between.

And how about motorcycles?

They’re essentially our official bird during the summertime season, the rumble of the engines mingling with the sweet sounds of French.

LetÕ s start thinking about an event that brings these folks here before they fan back out again.

Fort Ticonderoga brings visitors all summer long.

Coordinated events along Route 9 in small communities could make for great day trips by bike, motorcycle, car or in some cases, even boat, for those history buffs.

How about gastro-tourism?

The North Country is speckled with islands of farm-to-table creativity, mostly farmerÕ s markets.

Why not hold regular events throughout the summer and into harvest season designed to draw folks from across the region?

Perhaps TasteNY, the state initiative designed to brand and promote domestic products, could be given a permanent presence at the Essex County Fairgrounds.

From wines to meat, cheese, dairy, maple and produce, the North Country has it all É and we should use it as a magnet.

Doing so would also help propel the burgeoning craft beer, wine and spirits industry within the state.

And since New York is really pushing for the growth of this industry Ñ just last week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo outlined a tax exemption proposal that his office said would aim to fuel additional growth in the skyrocketing industry Ñ we should really try to capitalize on it.

Obviously, several roadblocks would need to be circumvented for these ideas to come to fruition.

Officials widely agree that the creation of lodging infrastructure across the region is necessary to sustain large-scale events and is crucial for future development.

Another is finding champions to keep these projects on the public radar and exploring ways to give them flight and ensuring future sustainability.

But with the great work that our local officials are spearheading through number of agencies that cross municipal lines, the ingredients are there É so letÕ s get moving. Ñ Denton Publications Editorial Board, Dan Alexander, Keith Lobdell and John Gereau

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Who loves to hear from the IRS?

nless you can tell The IRS will never call to itÕ s a check inside demand immediate payment, the envelope, a letnor will the agency call about ter from the IRS strikes fear in taxes owed without first having most Americans. mailed you a bill. If you havenÕ t Many fear the IRS so much received a bill ask them to send they are willing to do almost it again by registered mail. anything to get them out of The IRS will not demand that their lives as quickly as posyou pay taxes without giving sible. Recognizing this comyou the opportunity to quesmon fact, opportunistic scamtion or appeal the amount they Dan Alexander mers are seizing the chance for say you owe. Beware if they Thoughts from some quick cash. want to negotiate the amount Behind the Pressline Bogus threats are now a part hoping for an amount you of an increasingly popular scam might consider worth getting used to cheat taxpayers across the nation. In the IRS out of your life. Do not let them bully December alone, Federal Consumer Protec- you. tion Agency officials logged about 6,500 comThey will not require you to use a specific plaints of IRS imposters, up from just 94 such payment method for your taxes, such as a complaints in July 2013. prepaid debit card or wire transfer (Western Lori Whalen was told she owed $3,845.48 Union, Money Gram, etcÉ ). Nor will they in unpaid taxes and if she didnÕ t pay immeask for credit or debit card numbers over the diately, the caller warned, she could lose her phone. The IRS will not threaten to bring in lohome, business and retirement savings. cal police or other law enforcement groups to A federal judge could add penalties, in- have you arrested for not paying your taxes. creasing her debt up to $72,000 and would reLaw enforcement officials suggest you tell quire payment within a week, the caller said. the caller you are aware of the scam and hang Her assets could be frozen, her possessions up the phone immediately. Never give or auctioned off one by one. confirm personal information, dates of birth, Ò We will sell everything until we can get Social Security numbers, account numbers or that money,” the caller, who identified herself passwords to unsolicited callers and emails. as IRS Officer Michelle Keith, told Whalen reShould you receive threatening calls of any cently. nature, call the state police or sheriffÕ s deAll lies, but unfortunately, Whalen discovpartment and report the incident. ered this fact too late. Whalen was skeptical Having just gone through an IRS no change initially. She hadnÕ t received anything in the audit at our company, the IRS will always mail from the IRS, and she demanded that work with you and they are not as fearful as “Officer Keith” provide an explanation and you might think. They have a job to do and a badge number. while it is a major inconvenience to undergo The caller supplied a badge number an audit, regardless if you made an error or (282468) and three dates that she said the not, they will be respectful and provide you IRS mailed letters to Whalen. The tax agency time to resolve the matter. also supposedly put a written notice on her For more information, if you feel someone door and verified with her neighbors that she may be attempting to run a scam on you, hadnÕ t moved, the caller said. please visit: irs.gov/uac/Report-Phishing or Ò I know that you have gotten those (nocall the local IRS Office. tices) and you have ignored them,Ó the caller Be vigilant. These scammers are targeting told Whalen. people their our homes. While you may not Most of us are trusting, honest Americans be fooled, another unsuspecting person, perwho would never consider crossing the law haps a senior family member, might not be nor do we think twice about someone claim- as aware. If contacted, report them and help ing to be a federal authority and that is exshut them down. actly what these con artist are banking on.

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Media personality Gordie Little coming to Denton Marks next step of long career in local media

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shawn@denpubs.com MORRISONVILLE Ñ Renowned North Country author, newsman and media personality Gordie Little is bringing his extensive writing talents to Denton Publications.

LittleÕ s column Ò Little BitsÓ will begin running this week, bringing his colloquial style North Country wisdom and reminiscences weekly to all of DentonÕ s publications as well as online.

Little started in the news business through college radio when he was a member of the first graduating class of Stoney Brook College in 1961. During college he worked at the campus radio station and made five audition tapes his senior year. Once of those tapes landed him at PlattsburghÕ s WEAV radio. It was a brief, three month stint.

“I was fired and told I would never amount to anything in radio,Ó he said.

After WEAV, he was picked up by PlattsburghÕ s WIRY radio on Oct. 20, 1961. He would stay at WIRY until April of 1997. Ò I donÕ t have any regrets about the radio business, because if I could help someone I did. Now, sometimes 50 years later I might get a letter from someone saying thank you for something I did on the radio.Ó The very day he left radio, Little took to the computer and started to write. Ò And I wrote, and I wrote and I wrote,Ó he said, with his trademark light-up-the room smile. Ò I wrote childrenÕ s stories and I wrote ghost stories; I had to do something to make a living.Ó He also picked up a gig on Hometown Cable called Ò Our Little Corner,Ó covering local and regional news and personalities. He had a weekly column in the local newspaper, which has run until recently, for the past 18 years.

Through it all, Little has remained a stalwart fixture of the North Country media landscape

Court actions are a major part of American democracy

through his mix of unwavering credibility, and down-home charm. Ò People love hearing about things that affect them today; without being negative, without bringing hate. ThatÕ s what I try to bring.

IÕ ll write about things that I think affect peopleÕ s lives.Ó Dan Alexander, publisher of Denton Publications, expressed excitement for the addition of LittleÕ s column to the companyÕ s newspapers. Ò We are both thrilled and honored to have Gordie Little joining our community newspaper team,Ó said Alexander. Ò GordieÕ s column, Ò Little BitsÓ will run in all of our community publications starting next week and reach over 60,000 homes in Northern New York and Vermont in print and many more online. Having known Gordie for over 25 years I know his wisdom and insight into North Country life is certain to be a big hit with our loyal readers.

Welcome to your home Gordie!Ó Little Bits will debut for Denton Publications in this weeksÕ editions.

Letters to the Editor

To the Editor: In their recent Letter to the Editor (Jan. 22, 2015, Ò A History of LitigationÓ ) Philadelphia developer Michael Foxman and his partner Thomas Lawson, representatives of Adirondack Club & Resort (ACR) in Tupper Lake, impugned the Ò high motivesÓ of Protect the Adirondacks in bringing a lawsuit against the Adirondack Park Agency (APA) for permitting this massive 6,000-acre development.

Since PROTECT Ò could never have had a reasonable expectation of winning in court,Ó they argue, it is Ò clear that they simply wanted to . . . prevent economic opportunity for residents of the Adirondack Park.Ó This, of course, is nonsense.

The developers are spinning their own tale, which is flawed in four important ways.

First, PROTECTÕ s lawsuit had nothing to do with either thwarting or encouraging Ò economic opportunityÓ in the Adirondacks. ThatÕ s not our job. There are hundreds of very capable local government officials and experienced personnel from chambers of commerce, state authorities, state agencies, and non-profits that work hard on the economic development of Adirondack communities.

Second, what we tried to do was to make the state follow its own laws and protect natural resources, specifically intact forestlands.

Unfortunately, the APA has abandoned its legislative mandate to protect open space in the Adirondack Park.

Despite prolonged negotiations seeking compromise, the developers never budged in their subdivision plans. They pushed through a design to scatter 80 houses, including 35 so-called Ò great camps,Ó across 4,800 acres of Resource Management lands, which are supposed to be the most strongly regulated private lands in the Adirondack Park. Under pressure to promote economic growth, the APA cut corners, gave the developers what they wanted, and approved this poorly designed project. No attempt was made to design a clustered subdivision as had been used in other APA permits.

PROTECT would never have taken on the expense of litigation in the first place were it not for the ruinous precedent established by this poorly planned development. Following the precedent of other lawsuits against the APA in the last ten years, PROTECT brought suit because we believed there was a Ò reasonable expectationÓ that Resource Management lands would be protected, and a terrible precedent would be overturned.

Unfortunately, the courts decided that the APA has the authority to freely interpret key protective statutes as mere Ò guidelinesÓ and let this terrible precedent stand.

Third, our lawsuit was an attempt to overturn this ruinous precedent for the development of Resource Management lands because we believed it would be repeated widely. More than half million acres hang in the balance throughout the Adirondacks. PROTECTÕ s litigation was aimed at stopping more permanent losses of biological integrity through the fragmentation of intact forest lands.

The costs of this poor precedent will be high for the ecological health of the Adirondack Park. Indeed, the ACR precedent is a fowl quickly come home to roost: at its January meeting, the APA approved an 1,100-acre development in Resource Management lands around Woodworth Lake in the southern Adirondacks. It follows a pattern similar to ACRÕ s Ò great campsÓ and will promote forest fragmentation through backcountry sprawl.

In justifying this decision, the APA referred to the ACR controversy by emphasizing its rationalizing rhetoric: that the APA Act provided mere Ò guidelinesÓ for the agency to administer. It should also be noted that all Adirondack environmental organizations roundly denounced the APAÕ s approvals of the Woodworth Lake subdivision.

Fourth, the developers Foxman and Lawson descend to anti-democratic terrain when they argue that Ò special interestÓ organizations like Protect the Adirondacks should not be granted legal standing to litigate in the first place and at least should be required to pay special penalties when courts rule against them. This ignores centuries of American legal history. The courts are an essential part of the democratic process; American civil society has been shaped by lawsuits and court decisions. For private individuals and organizations to file and appeal lawsuits in open courts is as much an act of participatory democracy as voting.

The APA has been sued scores of times, mostly by aggrieved developers. Adirondack local governments and other environmental groups have also sued the APA. Are Messrs. Foxman and Lawson looking to punish fellow developers and area local governments for going to court or just looking to single out and punish Protect the Adirondacks?

The ACR project still faces regulatory hurdles that it will have to satisfy in the months and years ahead. The developers have not yet secured final permits from the APA, the Department of Environmental Conservation, or US Army Corp of Engineers, nor have they obtained necessary approvals from the NYS Attorney General.

They cannot legally sell any lots. Foxman and Lawson are also pursuing financing from the Franklin County Industrial Development Agency, among other state grants, but no financing has been finalized. The future of this project is uncertain in todayÕ s marketplace. A 200-unit high-end development in North Creek approved five years ago has built all of two houses despite close to $10 million in public assistance through the state extending new trails and ski lifts from the Gore Mountain Ski Area to the developer Õ s doorstep.

One final question worth asking, however, is this: now that court decisions have removed impediments to their scheme, what purpose is served by fomenting continued resentment in the community?

Peter Bauer Executive Director, Protect the Adirondacks

Your votes wanted in meal program relocation To the Editor, Our volunteer firemen and their auxiliary members are our heroes across the North Country and beyond. They risk their lives, unselfishly volunteer time, undergo training and care about citizens of all ages as many firemen and auxiliary hold dual roles as rescue personnel.

We are on the verge of yet another heroic move by our Willsboro/ Reber volunteer firemen and auxiliary.

The current meal program that many senior citizens of Essex/ Willsboro attend each weekday is about to lose their rented Essex meal site as it is being sold.

Soon Willsboro and Essex seniors will have no home for this critical activity that provides a daily nutritious meal and socialization.

ItÔ s not feasible for this program to utilize the Willsboro church kitchens because of scheduled activities and unpredictable needs that arise.

So who comes to the rescue?

Our Willsboro/Reber Fire Department members and auxiliary.

Their cheerful dining area, well-stocked kitchen, and restrooms make it a perfect site.

Because of its location, the attendance will undoubtedly grow to serve more of our communityÕ s seniors that encompass veterans or their widows, former firemen, and auxiliary, community leaders, teachers, but most importantly, taxpayers who have supported our firemen for years.

There will be a vote to allow this activity at the firehouse on March 9 at 7 p.m.

The local program funded to support this activity pays the site a yearly $5,000 payment to cover electricity and heat or any other expense incurred.

The town already has plans to add the town hall and the fire department to the sewer line. This site couldnÕ t be a more perfect place.

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New doors opening

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even, eight, open the gate.Ó Did that conjure up any memories of your childhood? How about, Ò one, two, buckle my shoe?Ó I suppose you could stuff that in a category called Nursery Rhymes.

ItÕ s one of those things you learn very early and never forget.

You might have skipped rope, played hop scotch, or just have jumping jacks while intoning some such rhyme at one time or another.

By the time you got to the Ò seven,

by Gordie Little eightÓ part, though, you probably chanted Ò lay them straight,Ó as in what to do with the Ò five, six, pick up sticks.Ó I used a little literary license to adjust the rhyme to my current situation. My life has been a long series of doors closing and others opening. To me, itÕ s like turning the pages of a book. My mantra has always been, Ò Next chapter.Ó Those who know me, are very much aware of my philosophy.

I was asked not to return to the first college I attended during what I look back on as Ò my formativeÓ years. Same thing happened with the second college. But, as they say, things happen in threes. By the time I finished four great years at what is now called Stony Brook University on Long Island, I was at Ò three, four, open the door.Ó I enjoyed a 36-year radio career in Plattsburgh before that door closed when I turned 60. The next threshold led to an eight-year stint as a Crime VictimÕ s Advocate from which I retired to move into serious writing.

A newspaper column, magazine articles, ghost stories and childrenÕ s book, along with a weekly television show. My plate was full and I ate everything on itÑ literally and figuratively.

In the middle of it all, a first marriage ended with two wonderful sons and I met Kaye, the absolute love of my life. We embraced each other in many ways including the blending of my sons with her eleven (count Ô em) children. Call it a Baker Õ s dozen, if you like, because that was her name at the time. WeÕ ll celebrate our 41st anniversary on May 4. And they said it wouldnÕ t last.

Another door closed when our oldest son and his wife were killed in a horrific crash back in 1988. Two days later we lost a cherished eight-year-old grandson in another accident. Not only did new doors open, but the giant heart that is the North Country, opened up and showered us with love that we could never have imagined.

Our children and grandchildren have been prolific, if I might use that word to describe them. At last count, we had 37 great grandchildren. WhatÕ s not to love about that? They are spread hither and thither, but we see them and visit as often as we can.

Thank God for every one.

Kaye and I have made many friends and we do our best to communicate with them by any means available. Social networking has been a real boon along with other media. The coffee is good at our Little house on the Saranac River in Morrisonville and the door is always open for visitation.

Nature speaks to us every day, as we watch wildlife on the river banks and revel in the sight of every deer, every turkey, every mink, every goose and duck and yes, even the occasional groundhog, skunk and raccoon. When a bald eagle or osprey chooses a nearby roost, we are thrilled.

When myriad other birds stop for a snack at our feeders, we ooh and ah like we never saw them before. When the delicate rubythroated hummingbirds arrive for the season, we are in ecstasy. Ò Keep it simpleÓ is our motto. Ò Live and loveÓ is our credo. With this, the first Ò Little BitsÓ offering, I hope I have stepped carefully into your soul and that you will make a permanent place for me there. If you have comments or suggestions, I welcome them via e-mail, Facebook, telephone or in the grocery store.

I love what I see through this new door at Denton Publications and IÕ ll try hard to live up to their terrific reputation. Ò Eleven, twelve, dig and delve.Ó IÕ ll do that for all of you as long as IÕ m able.

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Au Sable Forks students prep “Peter Pan Jr.” performance

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com AU SABLE FORKS Ñ

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ementary students are gearing up for a trip to Neverland next month Ñ and theyÕ re taking the Au Sable Forks Elementary community with them.

On March 6 and 7, nearly 40 students will present Ò Peter Pan Jr.,Ó a short production based on the popular Disney rendition of the childhood classic about eternal youth.

Director Bethany Blair said this marks the first year that AFES has an elementary school production, a concept she brought over from Keeseville.

Participation is a privilege, she said.

Students are required to keep their grades up and their homework must be upto-date in order to take their places behind the curtain.

The production has been tailored for younger actors, she said, with a slimmed down songlist and truncated hour-long running time. Ò But it has all the same kind of Disney fun that the cartoon movie has,Ó she said, citing full costumes, set pieces, props, stage lighting and music.

All students were invited

participate, but kids had to audition for the coveted leads. Ò I really like this show already,Ó said Mylea Goodman, who will play Wendy. Ò The choreography, the dancing...Ó Katherine Rondeau landed the role of Michael. Ò HeÕ s a little boy who wants to grow up to be a person called the Lost Boys of Neverland,Ó she said. Ò ItÕ s all so strange to him, heÕ s still a little kid,Ó she said. Ò And I like the singing.Ó Ò IÕ m also a mermaid,Ó Goodman chimed in. Ò So youÕ re a girl pretending to be a boy pretending to be a mermaid?Ó asked Principal Ginene Mason. Ò ItÕ s really confusing,Ó admitted Goodman.

Iridessa, a fairy, will be played by Emily Wesley. Ò We help the Darlings and Peter get to Neverland,Ó she said. Ò They throw dust on our faces,Ó said Goodman. Ò My fairy is always pointing at TinkerbellÕ s flaws,Ó Wesley explained.

She paused as a reporter scribbled in his notebook. Ò Are you ready to write

this down?Ó she asked. Ò Tink, maybe we should discuss how to avoid situations like this in the future,Ó she said, citing one of her lines.

Bailey said the kids will ideally learn the values of self-worth and discipline.

The cast has a short time to turn the production around, practicing only twice weekly since November. Ò In order to get regular school work done, and to practice their parts, full dance numbers, and to also have time for families, friends and other extracurricular activities, it takes a strong character to incorporate all of that into their lives,Ó said Bailey.

Bailey said the production will also hopefully convey the importance of a strong work ethic. Ò We kind of beg, borrow and ask for,Ó she said. Ò I think itÕ s a great thing.Ó Ò Peter Pan Jr.Ó : March 6-7 at 7 p.m. Free admission, donations accepted.

ABOVE: Au Sable Forks Elementary students will present “Peter Pan Jr.” on March 6-7 at 7 p.m.

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Letters to the Editor

Smoking a chronic condition, not fodder for scorn

CVPH donors make everything possible

To the Editor, Ò I hate people who smoke.Ó ThatÕ s what my son said the other day as we drove by a group of smokers huddled together on the sidewalk outside one of our local businesses. The comment made me sad. I used to smoke a long time ago. I told him that. He thought for a minute and asked critically, Ò Why did you smoke, Mom? ThatÕ s just gross!Ó I told him, Ò for the same reason those people do É itÕ s really hard to quit.Ó New York StateÕ s Tobacco Control Program (TCP) is one of the most effective in the nation.

Between the years 2003 Ð 2011, the number of adults smoking in New York State was reduced by 13 percent. To achieve this reduction, the TCP implemented the Clean Indoor Air law, increased the tobacco tax to keep the tobacco prices high, enforced laws that restrict youth access to tobacco, and made effective smoking cessation support easily available. What all of these activities have done is to create an environment that makes it more difficult for people to smoke.

But NOT smoking still isnÕ t easy. Trust me. I know.

I just joined the North Country Healthy Heart Network as Project Coordinator for a new Tobacco Control Program Ð one that aims to provide smokers with even more support for quitting. What the TCP is doing all over the state is working with doctor’s offices, hospitals and mental health organizations to make sure that providers talk to every tobacco user (current or recently quit) about their chronic condition Ð Tobacco Use Disorder Ð and how to control it.

ThatÕ s right!

Smokers actually have a chronic condition. Tobacco Use Disorder is an official diagnosis, and research says it should be treated like any other chronic illness. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in its 2008 Clinical Practice Guideline for Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence, if Tobacco Use Disorder is treated just like high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol, people who are dependent on tobacco are much more likely to successfully control their condition (by quitting for good). But that means they need the support of their health care provider.

We wouldnÕ t condemn someone with high blood pressure or diabetes, right? Why, then, would we condemn someone with Tobacco Use Disorder? Instead, letÕ s understand that smokers are struggling with a chronic condition and encourage them to talk to their doctors or other healthcare professionals about it so they can get the help they need to quit for good.

Ann Morgan, Project Coordinator North Country Healthy Heart Network

To the Editor, Because of our donors, the Foundation of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital builds a healthier North Country by supporting health and wellness programs both within the hospital as well as throughout our local community.

It is the support of hospital staff and the community who make these programs all possible.

I feel fortunate to live in a community that understands the importance of good health.

Our 2014 Annual Campaign has set a new record, raising $257,000 for foundation programs.

Total giving, including memorial donations, event support, special and planned gifts reached over $800,000.

Some of the ways these dollars impact our region are: • Fund programs that improve the health of our community such as the Ticonderoga Backpack Project to feed hungry children, a new summer camp for kids at the Ted K. Center and sponsoring An Evening of Healing to help people through traumatic times; • Provide program and equipment support to enhance patient care at the hospital; • Funding to begin development of the Champlain Valley Family Medicine Residency; • Assist 80+ families with travel expenses for specialized care out of the area; • Educate healthcare professionals to enhance patient care; • Award health care scholarships to 12 high school seniors in Clinton & Essex Counties.

This year we had over 50 campaign volunteers who actively solicited their friends and neighbors in support of The Foundation.

Their commitment and each donorÕ s gift have been critical to the success of our campaign and our programs. It is because of your generous support that we can sponsor so many vital health and wellness programs.

Thank you to everyone who supported the Foundation of CVPH in 2014.

You are helping people, funding programs, enhancing care and touching lives.

Gerard Ò JerryÓ Kelly, Annual Campaign Chair

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Lumberjack Scramble to return to Tupper Lake TUPPER LAKE Ñ An old favorite ski race is returning to Tupper Lake on Saturday, Feb. 28 as skiers of all ages and abilities converge at the municipal Cross Country Ski Trails to compete in the Lumberjack Scramble.

The event will take skiers through a beautiful course which includes unparalleled views of Cranberry Pond and Big Tupper Ski Area.

The trails are finely groomed by a dedicated volunteer staff and tracks will be set.

This is a classic race only: skating is not allowed.

There are four age groups: The Lollipop Loop is for skiers seven and under and is free for participants. Children age 7 to 12 will take to the golf course for a 3-kilometer race, while skiers age 13 and up will have the option of either skiing a 5-kilometer course or 10-kilometer course.

The race begins at 10 a.m. and is a mass start.

Please stick around afterward inside the heated pro-shop for award ceremony, some treats and nice door prizes.

The Tupper Lake Cross Country Trail system encompasses more than six miles of trails and boasts being one of the finest groomed in the North Country. A new trail, just near the proshop, takes skiers straight into the woods and connects with the network of trails around Cranberry Pond.

Also new for this year is a groomed sledding hill. Children of all ages have enjoyed this hill in the past but now that itÕ s groomed will make for a faster and more exhilarating ride.

The Cross Country Trail System is free and open to the public day and night. The system is supported through the town and through generous donations and is maintained by a dedicated group of volunteers that work tirelessly to ensure the experience is the best to be had in the North Country. The system is dog and snowshoe friendly and is also host to many events this winter.

More information can be found at tupper-lake.com or find on Facebook at Tupper Lake Groomed XC Trails.

Registration for this event is $15 and begins at 8:45 a.m.

Checks should be made payable to the Town of Tupper Lake.

The address is 120 Demars Blvd., Tupper Lake, NY 12986.

Completed forms can also be emailed to mfritts@townoftupperlake.com.

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Stalemate: Lake Placid, Beekmantown tie 2-2 in rematch Blue Bombers come back to tie game twice; both goalies stellar in OT draw

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andrew@denpubs.com LAKE PLACID Ñ The hard-hitting, hotlycontested rematch of the Blue Bombers and Eagles had a little bit of everything.

Everything but a winner.

No. 7 Beekmantown went up a score two times, but each time Nzoni Thompson of No. 4 Lake Placid had an answer, and in the end both teams had to settle with a 2-2 overtime tie Feb. 11 on the 32 Rink in Lake Placid.

Play between the pipes had plenty to do with it. Lake PlacidÕ s Tucker Angelopoulos and BeekmantownÕ s Ben Frederick both put together stellar games in net, stopping 24 and 34 shots, respectively.

Angelopoulos denied a handful of one-onone opportunities while Frederick was peppered in the third period but stopped each chance at a game-winner.

Michael Parent and Tyler Pepper both scored goals for the Eagles.

Beekmantown looked the readier team early on in the game, controlling the puck and putting eight shots on net, though it took 11 minutes of the first period to get one past Angelo-

poulos.

With the game scoreless, Kyle Constanty appeared to have the go-ahead score, but a collision between BeekmantownÕ s Josh Barriere and a Lake Placid defender knocked the net off and it was waved off by referees.

But just over two minutes later, the Eagles would get one that wouldnÕ t be denied. Parent came down the left side and scored on a high, glove-side shot across the net.

Christian Wawrzynski was credited with the assist. Ò Beekmantown came out with a lot of energy and we just didn’t match it in the first,” said Lake Placid head coach Keith Clark, whose team beat the Eagles in their first meeting 2-1 in overtime.

Two minutes later theyÕ d have another chance, but ConstantyÕ s hard shot rang off the right post.

By the end of the period, it looked like momentum was on the side of the Eagles, but the Blue Bombers did their best to change that early in the second.

Just a minute and three seconds into the second, on assists from Bjorn Kroes and Connor Preston, Thompson threaded a long shot from beyond the left faceoff circle past Frederick and into the net to tie the game.

The tie, or an opportunity to take the lead, would be short lived.

A Blue Bomber missed a clean handle on a high puck and Constanty took off down the ice.

Blue Bombers goalie Tucker Angelopoulos denies the Eagles’ Kyle Constanty attempt at a breakaway score.

Angelopoulos made 24 saves to help his team stay in sole possession of first place.

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Lake Placid’s Nzoni Thompson threads a lot shot past Beekmantown goalie Ben Frederick for an early second period goal that knotted the game up at 1-1. Thompson added another score, also to tie, later in the period.

Photo by Andrew Johnstone

Angelopoulos denied his shot, but Pepper was there to clean it up on a high puck shortly after for a 2-1 led just 57 seconds after ThompsonÕ s goal.

Both teams had their chances in the following minutes, Beekmantown on a two-on-one breakaway and Lake Placid on a screened shot that missed the net by inches.

Then, with 6:05 to play in the period, Thompson took a pass from Evan Damp and got a oneon-one chance with Frederick. He buried the shot to tie the game up at 2-2.

The Eagles got a power play opportunity later on a hooking penalty but failed to convert on the man-up advantage. As it came to an end, a scrum in front of the Blue Bombers net sent a player from each team into the box for hitting after the whistle.

By the end of the second period, the two teams were tied in shots on goal with 16, though the Blue Bombers were looking like the team more in their rhythm. Ò We got better as the game went on,Ó said Clark. Ò I was pleased that we came back twice.

I really liked our third period.Ó Throughout the third, Lake Placid put shot after shot on Frederick. He stopped all 16 he faced over the final 15 minutes while a handful more just missed him and the net.

Though they were outshot 16-8 in the final frame of regulation, the Eagles werenÕ t without their chances, including two good looks by Barriere.

Angelopoulos, however, wasnÕ t to be outdone by his counterpart across the rink and denied each shot, including two one-on-one tries

by Beekmantown.

Lake PlacidÕ s best chance at a game winner came with less than a minute to play. After a stopped shot, the puck slid out to the right and Thompson found it. For just a moment Frederick was out of place and the net open, but by the time Thompson got one off the keeper got a foot on it just inside the pipe.

The horn sounded moments later.

Overtime had its close moments Ñ both Barriere and Thompson had tries stopped while one Lake Placid shot was over-deflected — but both Frederick and Angelopoulos made four saves to close out 26 minutes of scoreless hockey. Ò It was a really exciting, competitive game as both teams had chances to win,Ó added Clark. Ò Both goalies played well keeping it from being a higher scoring tilt. We play Plattsburgh on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and need to focus on that game because they play an up tempo brand of hockey as well.Ó Lake Placid moved to 16-1-1, 7-0-1 on the season while Beekmantown, just three sports behind in the NYSSWA Division II poll, has the same overall mark and is 6-1-1 in division play.

If the two teams are to win their way through playoffs, the next potential meeting between them will decide the section champion.

The Week In Review

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

The WarriorsÕ 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.

Keene 53, Indian Lake/Long Lake 39 KEENE VALLEY Ñ BeaversÕ seniors Austin Brown, Brandon Dumas and Colton Venner scored nearly all the teamÕ s points in a 53-39 win over the Orange on Feb. 10.

The Senior Night test couldnÕ t have been much tougher for No. 14 Keene. Indian Lake/Long Lake, which has been an honorable mention for most of the season in the NYSSWA Class D poll, has been a Division III power alongside Keene and Schroon Lake.

But the Beavers veterans made sure the home team got the win to push their record to 18-0, 11-0.

Dumas scored 18 points, Venner 16, and Brown 13 more. Jesse Summo, Stefano Aldeghi and Wayne Shih scored two apiece for the rest of the teamÕ s points.

The Beavers led 12-5 after a quarter of play, but the Orange worked their way back, getting within two points early in the fourth quarter.

Keene, however, mounted a 17-5 run to close out the game after Indian Lake/Long Lake got within two.

Henry Sandiford scored 25 points for the Orange and Curtis

Seaman added nine more.

Peru 59, Saranac Lake 35 SARANAC LAKE Ñ Peru claimed the Division I regular season title Feb. 11, edging Plattsburgh and Northern Adirondack by a game, with itÕ s 59-35 win over the Red Storm.

The Indians had 12 different players score points in the win, led by Isaiah MaddixÕ s 13 points.

Morris Norelus, Troy Lawyer and Patrick Demarais each scored seven more as Peru built a 26-17 halftime lead and built on it in the second.

Mike Rice led Saranac Lake with 11 points, including a pair of 3-pointers, and Joe Viscardo scored nine points. Tanner Manning added eight more in the setback.

Seton Catholic 67, Lake Placid 39 PLATTSBURGH Ñ The Knights held the Blue Bombers scoreless in the first quarter to build a lead that would stick, winning 67-39 on Feb. 11.

Lake PlacidÕ s offense came alive in the second, but the team was still outscored 20-17 over the eight minutes before the half.

Kaden Baugh led the Seton Catholic charge with 26 points, Kevin Murray and Phillip Yang each scored 11 and Joe Zalis had eight.

The Blue BombersÕ Tarik Cecunjanin led the team with nine points while Stuart Baird and Ray Zhang each had five more.

Saranac 52, Saranac Lake 41 SARANAC LAKE Ñ After going into the fourth quarter clinging to a three-point lead, the Chiefs used a 16-8 run to pull away from the Red Storm in a 52-41 win Feb. 12.

Saranac Lake led 12-10 after a quarter of play, but Saranac slowly started to get ahead, going into the final eight minutes of play 36-33.

Austin Myers hit three triples on his way to 17 points while Nick Mather scored 14 and Isiah Dessureault hit the teamÕ s other two 3-pointers, scoring 11.

Mike Rice led the Red Storm with 12 points and Tanner Manning scored eight.

Schroon Lake 53, Keene 47 SCHROON LAKE — The Beavers suffered their first loss of the season, 53-47, to the Wildcats on Feb. 13.

Schroon Lake used a 29-24 first half on Senior Night to get ahead of Keene and held on in the end to avenge a loss to the same team earlier in the season.

Alex Shaughnessy led the Wildcats with 25 points.

KeeneÕ s Brandon Dumas led the team with 15 points while Colton Venner hit three 3-pointers on his way to 13. Wayne Shih had 10 while leading scorer Austin Brown was held to six overall.

Jesse Summo rounded out the BeaversÕ scoring with three points in the regular-season ending loss.

Lake Placid 53, Chazy 41 LAKE PLACID Ñ Tarik CecunjaninÕ s 17 points led the Blue Bombers in a 53-41 Senior Night win over the visiting Eagles on Feb. 13.

Scott Rossi added 12 points and Austin Pratt 11 in the win.

Lake Placid went ahead early with a 14-9 first quarter, but Chazy was able to fight back to get the game within a point, 2221, at the break.

After the half, however, the Blue Bombers held the Eagles to just two third quarter points to retake a comfortable lead.

ChazyÕ s Keagan OÕ Connor and Austin Gravelle each had 11 points in the setback with Zach Brothers added eight more.

Girls’ basketball Seton Catholic 41, Lake Placid 16 LAKE PLACID Ñ The Knights jumped out fast, holding the Blue Bombers to two points in each of the first two quarters, on their way to a 41-16 win on Feb. 10.

Seton CatholicÕ s Gretchen Zalis, who Lake Placid head coach Jeff Potter called Ò a force inside tonight,Ó led all scorers with 13 points. Sam Bashaw added 10 in the win and Kelli Ryan nine more.

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The Week In Review nior Night performance. Lauren Rossi scored three points while Laura Stanton, Liza Marinis, Cheyenne Ledwith and Cameron Shipman each had two.

Ledwith’s bucket, a long two with time expiring, was the first of her career.

puck past Chiefs keeper Jeff Smith with just three minutes remaining to give Saranac Lake its third win of the season.

The goal, on assists by Zach Ellsworth and Evan Hill, broke a tie Saranac had picked up just a minute prior, and was his second of the game.

The Red Storm led in shots 30-19 and went up by a goal early in the first period when Sturgeon put one in on assists by Hill and Keegan Battistoni.

The game continued scoreless until nearly 11 minutes had gone by in the third when the ChiefsÕ Alex Zurlo put one past Red Storm goalie Justin Farmer. Kevin Fisher tallied the assist.

But Sturgeon answered, Farmer made 18 saves and Saranac Lake pushed its overall record to 3-16, 2-6.

Smith made 28 saves for Saranac, which is now 5-10, 3-4 on the season.

Peru 59, Saranac Lake 14 PERU Ñ It took a half of basketball to get warmed up, but once they did, the Indians rolled offensively on their way to a 59-14 win over the Red Storm on Feb. 11.

Peru led 19-13 at the half, but come the third quarter, the team mounted a 29-0 run to go well ahead and capped it off with an 11-1 fourth.

Meghan Mazzella scored 15 points and Madison Flynn had 11 more in the Senior Night win. Sam Spear chipped in eight points while 11 different Peru players scored points.

Saranac Lake’s Almelina Cecunjanin led the team with five points. Tristen Cummings and Haleigh Morgan each scored four more.

Keene 74, Indian Lake/Long Lake 24 INDIAN LAKE Ñ Elaina Smith scored 28 points, Hanna Whitney had 26, and the Beavers took care of business on Feb. 12 with a 74-24 road win.

Naomi Peduzzi also had a solid 12 point game for Keene (152, 11-0), which hasnÕ t lost a game since Nov. 29 to Peru. Taylor Geiger added four more.

The Beavers led 33-16 at the half and mounted a 25-6 third quarter to run away.

Lillian Dechene paced the Orange with 10 points.

Plattsburgh 3, Saranac Lake 0 SARANAC LAKE Ñ It took nearly 30 minutes for the Hornets to put the puck in the net, but a late second period goal and a pair in the third propelled them to a 3-0 win over the Red Storm Feb. 12.

Saranac Lake held the visiting team scoreless until Kurtis Olsen scored with 57 seconds remaining in the second.

Olson tallied another score to push the lead to two 6:25 into the third period on a Ryan Whalen assist. Whalen and Andrew Bechard then set up Noah Gagnier for his goal, the teamÕ s third with 4:35 left in the game.

Plattsburgh led in shots 33-14. Dean Dashnaw collected the shutout in net with 14 saves while Saranac Lake keeper Justin Farmer registered 30 stops in the setback.

Lake Placid 38, Chazy 32 CHAZY Ñ The Blue Bombers mounted a 19-9 fourth quarter run to double their score and rally past the Eagles for a 38-32 win on Feb. 12.

Lake Placid trailed 23-17 heading into the final eight minutes of play before the offense came to life, led by Lauren RossiÕ s 12 point, 13 rebound double-double.

Liza Marinis scored 13 points for the Blue Bombers while Cameron Shipman had 13 points, five rebounds and three steals, giving teammate Cheyenne Blair a win on her birthday.

Allison Tatro paced Chazy with 12 points and Rachael Pombrio scored nine, all on 3-pointers.

Bailey Pepper and Skyler Thomas each scored four points while Sara Genier and Maura Trombley had two apiece in the

Lake Placid 1, Plattsburgh 0 LAKE PLACID Ñ The Blue Bombers scored only a single goal against the Hornets, but it was all they needed to collect the 1-0 and earn the top seed in the CVAC playoffs.

After a 2-2 tie against Beekmantown, Lake Placid got its lone score from Chris Williams midway through the first period to push the teamÕ s record to 8-0-1.

Even if the Blue Bombers were to lose to Saranac in their final regular season game, they hold the tiebreaker with a win against Beekmantown earlier in the season.

Tucker Angelopoulos made 15 saves for the shutout win in net for Lake Placid.

PlattsburghÕ s Nick Ladue stopped 18 of the Blue BombersÕ 19 shots in a strong performance.

Lake Placid’s Chase Hayes and Alex Brandes swarm Chazy’s Keagan O’Connor. The Blue Bombers won the Senior Night game 53-41.

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final game of league play for the two teams.

Boys’ hockey Saranac Lake 2, Saranac 1 SARANAC LAKE Ñ The Red StormÕ s Drew Sturgeon got the

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structions to bidders un- quest to be placed on til 10:30 a.m. on March the Planholders List at 12, 2015 at the NYS- www.dot.ny.gov/doingDOT, Contract Manage- business/opportunities/c mentNews Bureau, WOLF 14 | February 21, 2015 • Valley - Tri50 Lakes Editiononst-planholder.

RD, 1ST FLOOR, SUITE Amendment may have 1CM, ALBANY, NY been issued prior to 12232 and will be pub- your placement on the ESSEX licly opened and read.

Planholders list.

Bids may also be sub- NYS FinanceLOCATION Law reDATE GRANTOR GRANTEE mitted via the internet stricts communication 12/29/2014 Mount Whitney Road Lindsay, John & Michele North Elba using Bid Express with NYSDOT on pro12/29/2014 North, Connie & Suzanne and Schroon (www.bidx.com).Alleman, Markcurements contact 12/30/2014 Miller, Robert Hayley Custom Stairs Co.be Tiocnderoga A certified or cashier's can only made with checket. al. payable Lavenia, to theMatthew designated persons.

12/30/2014 Lessard, David & Patricia Chesterfield NYS Contact with Wilmington non-desig12/30/2014 Lera Capital Dev. Dept.

Group of V TransB United Corp portation for thesum nated persons or other12/30/2014 Edge of the Lake Byrne, Bryan North Elba specified in the proposal involved Agencies will 12/31/2014 Mulligan, Mary al. bond,Robinson, or a et.bid FORM Andrea be consideredKeene a serious 12/31/2014 Denning, Edward al. representing Wiseman, John Keene CONR et.

391, matter and may result in 25% of the bid total, disqualification.

Contact 12/31/2014 Battel, Dorothy Kemp, Todd et. al.

North Elba must& Susan accompany each Maria Tamarkin (518) 12/31/2014 Block, Andrew Lopp, Brian, Melinda North Elba bid. NYSDOT reserves 457-8403. North Elba 12/31/2014 Smith, William & Mara Ritaccio, Anthony et. al. the right to reject any or Contracts with 0% Goals 12/31/2014 Smith, William & Mara Smith, William & Mara allbids. are generally North singleElba op12/31/2014 Olson, RitaElectronic Longo, Jason eration & MaryBeth Minerva documents contracts, where and Amendments are sub-contracting is Point not 1/2/2015 Towne, John Woods, Douglas & Pamela Crown posted to www.dot.ny.and may 1/2/2015 Dukett, Debra Borghi, Robertexpected, & Joy North Elba bidding 1/2/2015 Chartrand,gov/doing-business/opO Joseph Provost, Jamespresent & Kristi direct Willsboro portunities/const-noticeopportunities for Small 1/2/2015 Ausable Valley Habitat Adk. Community housing Willsboro sElectronic documents Business Firms, includ1/2/2015 Adk. Community Housing Aubin,are Andrew & Kathryn and Amendments ing, but not Willsboro limited to, posted to www.dot.ny.- D/W/MBEs. gov/doing-business/opThe Contractor must portunities/const-nocomply with the Regulatices tion relative to non-disContractor is responsi- crimination infederallyble for ensuring that all assisted programs of the Amendments are incor- USDOT 49 CFR 21. porated into its bid. To Please call (518) 457LEGALS receive notification of 3583 if a reasonable acSEALED BIDS will be re- Amendments via e-mail commodation is needed ceived as set forth in in- you must submit a re- to participate in the letstructions to bidders un- quest to be placed on ting. the Planholders List at BIDDERS SHOULD BE til 10:30 a.m. on March 12, 2015 at the NYS- www.dot.ny.gov/doingADVISED THAT AWARD OF THESE CONDOT, Contract Manage- business/opportunities/c onst-planholder.

TRACTS MAY BE CONment Bureau, 50 WOLF Amendment may have TINGENT UPON THE RD, 1ST FLOOR, SUITE 1CM, ALBANY, NY been issued prior to PASSAGE OF A BUDGET APPROPRIATION BILL12232 and will be pub- your placement on the

BY THE LEGISLATURE licly opened and read. Planholders list.

Bids may also be sub- NYS Finance Law re- AND GOVERNOR OF stricts communication THE STATE OF NEW mitted via the internet with NYSDOT on pro- YORK using Bid Express Reg. 01, Sam Zhou, Recurements and contact (www.bidx.com). can only be made with gional Director, 50 Wolf A certified or cashier's designated persons. Rd, Albany, NY 12232 check payable to the PIN NYS Dept. of Trans- Contact with non-desig- D262907, nated persons or other- 1BOW.0A, Essex Co., portation for thesum specified in the proposal involved Agencies will Multiple Bridge Replaceor a bid bond, FORM be considered a serious ments on NYS Rte. 73 in CONR 391, representing the Town of Keene., matter and may result in 25% of the bid total, disqualification. Contact Bid Deposit must accompany each Maria Tamarkin (518) $1,500,000.00.

457-8403. bid. NYSDOT reserves Goals: DBE 8% the right to reject any or Contracts with 0% Goals VN-02/21-02/28/2015are generally single op- 2TC-73592 allbids. eration contracts, where Electronic documents EAT SIMPLY, LLC Artiand Amendments are sub-contracting is not cles of Org. filed NY Sec. may posted to www.dot.ny.- expected, and of State (SSNY) 1/20/15. present direct bidding gov/doing-business/opOffice in Essex Co. opportunities for Small SSNY desig. agent of portunities/const-noticeBusiness Firms, includ- LLC upon whom prosElectronic documents and Amendments are ing, but not limited to, cess may be served. posted to www.dot.ny.- D/W/MBEs. SSNY shall mail copy of The Contractor must process to 1983 Saranac gov/doing-business/opcomply with the Regula- Ave., Lake Placid, NY portunities/const-notion relative to non-dis- 12946, which is also the tices Contractor is responsi- crimination infederally- principal business locable for ensuring that all assisted programs of the tion. Purpose: Any lawAmendments are incor- USDOT 49 CFR 21. ful purpose.

Please call (518) 457- VN-02/21-03/28/2015porated into its bid. To receive notification of 3583 if a reasonable ac- 6TC-73637 Amendments via e-mail commodation is needed you must submit a re- to participate in the letquest to be placed on ting. the Planholders List at BIDDERS SHOULD BE www.dot.ny.gov/doingADVISED THAT AWARD OF THESE CONbusiness/opportunities/c TRACTS MAY BE CONonst-planholder.

TINGENT UPON THE Amendment may have been issued prior to PASSAGE OF A BUDGET APPROPRIATION BILLyour placement on the

BY THE LEGISLATURE Planholders list.

NYS Finance Law re- AND GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEW stricts communication with NYSDOT on pro- YORK Reg. 01, Sam Zhou, Recurements and contact gional Director, 50 Wolf can only be made with designated persons. Rd, Albany, NY 12232 PIN Contact with non-desig- D262907, nated persons or other- 1BOW.0A, Essex Co., involved Agencies will Multiple Bridge Replacements on NYS Rte. 73 in be considered a serious the Town of Keene., matter and may result in Deposit disqualification. Contact Bid Maria Tamarkin (518) $1,500,000.00.

457-8403.

Goals: DBE 8% Contracts with 0% Goals VN-02/21-02/28/2015are generally single op- 2TC-73592 eration contracts, where sub-contracting is not expected, and may present direct bidding opportunities for Small Business Firms, including, but not limited to, D/W/MBEs. The Contractor must comply with the Regulation relative to non-discrimination infederallyassisted programs of the USDOT 49 CFR 21.

Please call (518) 4573583 if a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the letting.

BIDDERS SHOULD BE ADVISED THAT AWARD OF THESE CONTRACTS MAY BE CONTINGENT UPON THE PASSAGE OF A BUDGET APPROPRIATION BILLBY THE LEGISLATURE AND GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK Reg. 01, Sam Zhou, Regional Director, 50 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12232 D262907, PIN 1BOW.0A, Essex Co., Multiple Bridge Replacements on NYS Rte. 73 in the Town of Keene., Bid Deposit

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Essex County. www.BuyThe SSNY MICKS JUST RESULTS! I certify that I have read is designated as agent of ATimeshare.com 1-888-879-8612 the above statements, I the LLC upon whom am authorized to sign process against it may COMMERCIAL PROPERTY these Articles of Organibe RENTALS served. SSNY shall zation, that the above mail a copy of any prostatements are true and cess to the LLC at: PO correct to the best of my Box space....2 178, Keeneroom NY Commercial knowledge and belief Purpose: To enfirst floor12942. office space located in and that my signature downtown gage Ticonderoga. in any lawful actOffor street parking. per month. typed below constitutes activity$375 for which limited Includesliability heat and electricity my signature. companies may 518.585.9173 and ask for ScarPaul Stephens, owner be formed including with lette or 518.547.8730 (signature) or without limitation, providing high-quality Paul Stephens, ORGANOTICE OF FORMATION coffee beverages and asNIZER OF SOUTH BRAIDLEA sociated consumables in 152 Morrison Rd. FARMS LLC Westport, NY 12993 and around the High Arts. of Org. filed with VN-01/31-03/07/2015Peaks region of the Secy. of State of NY Adirondack Park, and 6TC-71974 (SSNY) on 01/12/15. Of- engaging in any and all NOTICE OF FORMATION fice location: Essex activities necessary or OF LLC Notice of formation of County. SSNY designat- incidental to the foregoed as agent of LLC upon ing. limited liability company whom process against it VN-01/31-03/07/2015(LLC). Name: Redline Hockey, LLC. The Arti- may be served. SSNY 6TC-71555 shall mail process to THE WHITEMAN AGENcles of Organization were filed with the Sec- Corporation Service Co., CY LLC Articles of Org. 80 State St., Albany, NY filed NY Sec. of State retary of State of the State of New York (SS- 12207. Purpose: Any (SSNY) 12/15/14. Office NYS) on November 12, lawful activity. in Essex Co. SSNY deVN-01/24-02/28/20152014, pursuant to Secsign. Agent of LLC upon 6TC-71346 tion 203 of the New York whom process may be Limited Liability Compa- NOTICE OF FORMATION served. SSNY shall mail OF LIMITED LIABILITY copy of process to The ny Law. The company COMPANY (LLC) Name: LLC 123 Tadds Way office is located in Essex Subalpine Coffee LLC. Saranac County. The SSNYS has Lake, NY been designated as Articles of Organization 12983. Purpose: Any filed with the Secretary lawful activity. agent of the LLC upon whom process against it of State of New York VN-01/17-02/21/2015(SSNY) on January 5, 6TC-70925 may be served. The SS2015. Office Location: NYS shall mail a copy of Essex County. The SSNY process to: The LLC, c/o Anderson Byrne LLC, 48 is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom Union Avenue, Saratoga TO MAKE Springs, New York process against it may 12866. The purpose of be served. SSNY shall the company is to en- mail a copy of any progage in any lawful busi- cess to the LLC at: PO Box 178, Keene NY ness of every kind and Place a 12942. Purpose: To encharacter for which classified gage in any lawful act or LLCs may be organized ad! under the New York LLC activity for which limited It’s easy and law, or any successor liability companies may will make be formed including with statute. you money! or without limitation, VN-01/17-02/21/2015providing high-quality 6TC-70916 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.

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VIEW 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.

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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

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