Editorial» It is time we attract the east to the North Country
Clinton County, New York
Bradbery, Swon Bros to headline CC Fair
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By Teah Dowling teah@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ ItÕ s time to hear the buzzer and watch the chairs turn around once again for Ò The VoiceÓ winners Danielle Bradbery and The Swon Brothers as they will be performing at this yearÕ s Clinton County Fair, along with many others. Ô THE VOICESÕ Bradbery, winner, and The Swon Brothers, third place winner, from NBCÕ s hit Ò The VoiceÓ Season 4 will be performing a two-hour show beginning at 7:30 p.m. Ò We are going to put on the best Swoncert that you guys have ever seen around here,Ó said Colton Swon from The Swon Brothers. Ò ThereÕ s going to be lots of energy, and we canÕ t wait to get there.Ó
Saranac teen recognized for life saving move. PAGE 3 PLATTSBURG
Merriloons the Clown sprinkles glitter on Kaidence Spooner’s face to put the final touches on her face paint done during Rulfs Orchard’s third annual Strawberry Festival June 28. Photo by Teah Dowling
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A day in the life of a patrol boat officer By Shawn Ryan
PHS graduation shadowed by drowings. PAGE 4 BEEKMANTOWN
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Clinton County Sheriff ’s Deputy Jamie Head scans Lake Champlain for boaters violating the law or in distress. Head captains one of three department boats that patrol Lake Champlain from early spring until late into the fall.
PLATTSBURGH Ñ Twin Mercury 150 motors rumbled to life, and the 25 foot patrol boat slipped from its berth past millions of dollars worth of sail boats and cabin cruisers, out onto the big lake. Laws donÕ t stop at the waterÕ s edge. Thanks to the Clinton County SheriffÕ s DepartmentÕ s Marine Enforcement Division, neither does enforcement. According to Deputy Jamie Head, though far from enforcement for enforcementÕ s sake, the primary mission of the boat patrol is safety and education for boaters. Head captains one of three boats the SheriffÕ s Department employs to patrol the Clinton County portion of Lake Champlain, where the lake is at its widest expanse. They also have a back-up boat and two personal watercraft, commonly known as jet skis, to patrol smaller waterways like Chazy Lake. Ò We go out on patrol, just like you would in a car,Ó Head said. Ò WeÕ re not looking to harass people on the water, only those people who are violating the rules and laws. WeÕ re here to keep
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Saranac teenager honored for saving life jon@denpubs.com
PLATTSBURGH Ñ At the 2014 American Red Cross North Country Chapter Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Event at the Naked Turtle in Plattsburgh June 24, 16-year-old Riley Baughn of Saranac was honored for saving the life of a fellow student who was choking. The North Country Chapter recognized him as a 2014 Lifesaving Hero. Ò I felt really good,Ó Baughn said. Ò I was really honored winning it. I felt really good about what I had done. I felt like I had saved someoneÕ s life Ñ which I did.Ó Lynn Gilbert, executive director of the chapter, said BaughnÕ s award was well-deserved. Ò We were really proud to give that award last night to Riley,Ó Gilbert said. Ò ItÕ s really uncommon for a 16 year old to step up in a situation like that.Ó Baughn was eating lunch at Saranac High School last December when he realized that a fellow student appeared to be choking in the cafeteria. After confirming that the student was unable to breathe by asking him if he could,
Baughn performed the Heimlich maneuver to force a piece of apple out of the studentÕ s airway, effectively saving his life. Baughn said he then helped the victim to a seat. Ò He was breathing,Ó Baughn said. Ò The nurse came down and checked him out. He was OK.Ó Baughn said he had not received training in the life-saving tactic before but had learned how to do it from a fellow student who was enrolled in an allied-health program at CV-TEC. Ò I just did it Ñ spur of the moment Ñ out of instinct,Ó Baughn said. Ò I had to do something.Ó Gilbert explained the requirements for the award Baughn received, which is having some sort of heroic action that saves a life using Red Cross training or skills. Ò We were really fortunate to have someone in the North Country who was eligible to be nominated for this award,Ó Gilbert said. Heidi Dresser, BaughnÕ s mother, said she was very pleased with her son. Ò I feel very proud of him,Ó Dresser said. Ò HeÕ s a really good kid. He stepped up and did something that a lot of people, including myself, wouldnÕ t have been able to do.Ó
Airborne to host Thurston PLATTSBURGH Ñ Airborne Speedway will be hosting longtime North Country favorite Jamie Lee Thurston, along with PlattsburghÕ s Finest Fireworks on Saturday, July 5. Gates will open at the speedway at 4 p.m, with entertainment from 4 to 6 p.m. on the Fuzzy Duck Stage by The Bootleg Band. The music takes a back seat to the cars stating at 6 p.m, with
Riley Baughn, 16, stands with Saranac High School Principal Jonathan Parks and Lynn Gilbert, executive director of the Red Cross North Country Chapter. Baughn was recognized for performing the Heimlich maneuver on a fellow student.
the ErnieÕ s Discount Tools featured event and nightly divisional races including the Key RD Trailer Sales Renegades, J&S Steel Sport Mods, Busch Beer Mini Moda and Strictly 6. The entertainment takes to the sky and stage at 9 p.m, with the fireworks display and concert by Thurston. A native New Englander, Thurston is a third generation musician who has been playing in the North Country for years. He is also a songwriter, and his songs have been recorded by the likes of Rodney Atkins, who performed the Thurston penned hit Ò 15
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Minutes.Ó A throwback to earlier days, Thurston writes, sings and produces his own songs and plays lead guitar as well. Ò Sometimes mellow, often rollicking and always raw and real, he has been enthralling audiences around the world ever since he took the stage with his dad at the age of 3.Ó General admission is $15 for adults, with children 12 and under free. One and two day camping passes are available at http://apscampingjuly5.ezevent.com/.
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Commencement ceremony held at PHS in wake of deaths Administration looks for right balance to strike By Shawn Ryan
shawn@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ This past weekend, Plattsburgh High School held commencement ceremonies for the class of 2014 in the wake of the tragic loss of two young Plattsburgh High students. One of those students, Taoufik Maknani, was scheduled to graduate at that ceremony. School officials struggled to walk a line between an appropriately somber remembrance of two lives taken too soon and a celebration of one of the milestone events in a young personÕ s life. On Thursday, June 26 Maknani and a small group of friends from Plattsburgh High were swimming in the Ausable River in Wilmington at a spot commonly referred to as The Flume. At approximately 2:10 p.m., 911 calls began to flood Essex County Emergency Services saying there was a problem at The Flume. Two members of the group, Maknani and Plattsburgh High junior Michael Lawson, were pulled below the surface by a stronger than normal current, according to later police reports. They did not re-surface. MaknaniÕ s body was recovered later that day. LawsonÕ s was not located until Sunday, June 29.
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An empty black folding chair, adorned with a bouquet of black and orange flowers, marked the place where 17-year-old
One of Plattsburgh High’s graduating seniors who adorned her mortar board with the initials TM, in rememberance of drowning victim Taoufik Maknani who would have graduated last Saturday. Photo by Shawn Ryan
Maknani would have sat during the ceremony. Students wore orange arm bands on their left arms with MaknaniÕ s initials. Some adorned their mortar boards with those same initials in remembrance of their friend. MaknaniÕ s name was one of 132 in the program under Ò Candidates for Graduation.Ó Groups of students could be seen crying, some offering hugs, before the ceremony started at the Plattsburgh State field house. Family members and friends of the graduates could be heard discussing the death of the students in hushed tones in the bleachers. A sign showed support for LawsonÕ s family, with another
remembering Maknani. As the graduation ceremony began, the mood palpably lightened, but somber overtones were never far away. The most poignant moment came during a slide show of pictures of students of the class of 2014. Several pictures were of Maknani. Ò The members of the senior class have decided to dedicate that slide show to Taoufik Maknani, a classmate who passed away Thursday afternoon. We would also like to take a pause in todayÕ s ceremony to recognize that terrible loss, as well as that of one of our juniors, Michael Lawson,Ó said Plattsburgh High Superintendant James Short. During the slide show, the entire faculty of Plattsburgh High left their seats and stood in a half circle surrounding their pupils. It was a show, Hurlock said, of the support the faculty has for their students in their time of need.
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Ò I donÕ t have the right words. I donÕ t have the right message for you,Ó said Short after a moment of silence. Ò I do have an observation though. ItÕ s an observation that has played itself out many times...ItÕ s an observation on just how strong, you as classmates; incredible, to support one another. Faculty, the school community; incredible how they have come together. Think about that. Your family and your friends are here. That is the core of something you will carry with you because while you are off in all these great places...there will always be a little bit of Plattsburgh in you. Ò Congratulations class of 2014.Ó Taoufik Maknani was planning on attending SUNY Plattsburgh in the fall.
Mountain Lake PBS wins Emmy for folk song documentary By Teah Dowling
teah@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ When hiking near Lake Placid, one looks ahead to see the beauty of the Adirondack mountains, feeling the fresh cool breeze, and, all of a sudden, the music of a traditional folk song fills the air, just as it did 100 years ago. ThatÕ s the mood evoked in the award winning documentary, which was created by one producer and other members from the Mountain Lake PBS (MLPBS) team. Ò The entire Mountain Lake team works diligently to produce only quality programming that will best serve our community, [and] we consider ourselves to be the regionÕ s storyteller and a convener of many conversations and issues that are important to our community,Ó said Alice Recore, CEO and president of MLPBS. Ò I am very pleased to be able to work with such a talented and creative group. Ò I couldnÕ t be prouder.Ó Ò Songs to Keep: Treasures of an Adirondack Folk Collector,Ó which was produced by Paul Larson, producer of the series Ò Art ExpressÓ on MLPBS, won a regional Emmy award for Outstanding Documentary at the 37th annual Boston/New England Emmy Awards gala June 7. Ò I was overjoyed to win the Emmy and humbled as well,Ó Larson said. Ò Awards for a job well done to inspire me to continue reaching for excellence.Ó This documentary relates the story of Majorie Lansing Porter, a woman who tirelessly collected 80 to 100-year-old Adirondack folk songs on the brink of disappearing by recording them on a primitive recording device called a SoundScriber, which produced plastic records. Traditional Arts in Upstate New York (TAUNY) was producing an album and a concert tour based on a collection of tradi-
tional folk songs collected by Porter. Because of this, executive producer Daniel Swinton felt that the story about the album, concerts and the folk collector herself would make an exciting documentary. Ò As I am known as the arts producer at Mountain Lake PBS, I was asked to create the program,Ó Larson said. Ò Much of my television work is about what inspires people to generate art, so the idea of having musicians perform in the outdoor environment that inspired these songs helped drive my vision for what this show was going to look like.Ó After seeing the potential for this documentary, Larson solicited contributions from New York state celebrities such as Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary, and the late Pete Seeger, getting help from other musicians along the way. Ò Lee Knight and Dave Ruch are both musicians who helped me understand the historical importance of traditional folk music,Ó Larson said. Ò They demonstrated ways to learn about how the miners and lumberjacks lived 100 years ago in the area through the songs these people sung to entertain themselves while working so hard.Ó Some of the many songs in this film are “The Irishtown Crew” by the Fraser Family, Ò The Days of 49Ó by Ruch, Ò SailorÕ s GraveÓ by Dan Berggren, Ò My Adirondack HomeÓ by the Bacon Brothers and Ò Once More a LumberinÕ GoÓ by Alex Smith. Ò I love to be part of the documentation of the music of this region,Ó Smith said. Ò As an artist who plays all over the country, itÕ s truly a joy to be involved with something like this in my home area.Ó Ò I was invited to be part of the Songs to Keep project because IÕ ve been singing songs from Majorie Lansing PorterÕ s collection for almost 40 years,Ó Berggren said. Ò I jumped at the chance to show my appreciation for the work she accomplished.Ó Larson worked with videographers Paul Frederick and Dan McCullum to ensure that the beauty of the Adirondacks was ex-
pertly captured for the documentary, along with co-editor Michael Swantek, whoÕ s technical wizardry helped bring a large number of stationary historical photos to life. Ò We have been referred to as Ô the little station that can,Õ and I feel that aptly describes the efforts that go into each and every project and production we do,Ó Recore said. Ò Winning an Emmy in recognition of that effort is Ô the icing on the cake.Õ Ó Ò Songs to Keep: Treasures of an Adirondack Folk CollectorÓ will air again on MLPBS Aug. 7 at 9 p.m. Ò I spent many, many late nights perfecting the show technically after having worked a full day,Ó Larson said. Ò When it came to the quality of this program, I wanted it to look well polished so it would be able to please an audience on a local level and, potentially, on a national level. Ò The compelling story we told, the catchy music performed by talented musicians in amazing outdoor settings, plus the technical quality of the visuals and the editing are most likely the elements that impressed the Emmy judges.Ó
Chazy town-wide garage sale set
CHAZY Ñ Friends of the Chazy Public Library will host a town-wide yard sale from 8am-5pm Saturday July 26, 2014 Registration for the sale is $10 per household and due by Wednesday July 22 to be included on the map of sale sites. Participants will receive the benefit of advertisements through area newspapers, churches and online. Also, their location will be noted on a colored map. These maps will be available for sale in front of the Chazy Town Hall, Route 9, the day of the sale at a cost of $1. Registration forms can be picked up at the Chazy Library on Fiske Road & Rt. 9 or the Chazy Town Hall. Also online at: director@chazypubliclibrary.org or e-mail ibs4beer@twcny.rr.com.
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ALTONA Holy Angels Church - Main Street, Altona. Mass - 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 10:30 a.m. Sunday CADYVILLE St. James’ Church 26 Church Rd., Cadyville. 293-7026. Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m., Sunday Masses: 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Daily Mass Mon.-Fri.: CHAMPLAIN Living Water Baptist Church 9 Locust St., corner of Main and Locust, Champlain. Sunday School at 9 a.m. Service at 10 a.m. Thursday Bible Study at 7 p.m. includes activities for children. Phone: 298-4358 Three Steeples United Methodist Church 491 Route 11, Champlain. 298-8655 or 298-5522. Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at same time (Sept. thru June). Steve Loan, Pastor. steeples3@primelink1.net
St. Mary’s Catholic Church - Church Street, Champlain. Anticipated Mass: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday Mass: 8 a.m. Weekday Masses: Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. Christ & St. John’s Episcopal/Anglican Church - 18 Butternut Street, Champlain. (518) 298-8543. Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m. Patricia A. Beauharnois, Deacon Vicar CHAZY Sacred Heart Church - Box 549, Chazy 12921. (518) 846-7650. Sunday Mass (Ant) 6 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m. Chazy Presbyterian Church - 620 Miner Farm Rd., Chazy. 846-7349 Worship and Sunday School will begin at 11 a.m. Email: chazypres@westelcom.com DANNEMORA Dannemore United Methodist Church - 86 Clark Street, PO Box 488, Dannemora, NY. Pastors Wendy and Gary Rhodehamel. Phone: 518-891-9287.
Worship and Sunday School -- Sunday 11:00 a.m. tedtrevail@gmail.com ELLENBURG St. Edmund’s Roman Catholic Church - Route 11, Ellenburg. Saturday Anticipated Mass, 4 p.m. Sunday Mass, 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. ELLENBURG CENTER United Methodist Church of Ellenburg - 5 Church St., PO 142, Ellenburg Center, NY 12934 Pastor: Gary Rhodenhamel Phone: 518-891-9287 Hours: 9am Service, Sunday Worship & Sunday School ELLENBURG DEPOT Ellenburg Depot Wesleyan Church - 2179 Plank Rd., PO Box 177 Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935. Pastor: Robert R. Phillips. Phone: 594-3902. Sunday Family Bible Hour: 9:50 a.m. Sunday Worship Time: 10:50 a.m. Children’s Youth Ministries: Call for schedule.
MOOERS St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - Maple Street, Mooers. 236-7142. Anticipated Saturday Mass, 4 p.m. Mooers United Methodist Church 14 East St., Located adjacent to old Post Office. Sunday service, 9:30 a.m. Contemporary & traditional music, activities for children, youth and families, 236-7129, pastoral@ twcny.rr.com, www.gbgm-umc.org/ mooersumc Mooers Wesleyan Church - Maple Street, Mooers. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday Night Service 7 p.m. Wednesday Night 7 p.m. (518) 236-5330. MOOERS FORKS St. Ann’s Catholic Church - Route 11, Mooers Forks. Mass: Saturday, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. Reconciliation announced special Saturday mornings 10 a.m. & by request.
PLATTSBURGH Plattsburgh United Methodist Church - 127 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. 563-2992. Pastor Phil Richards. Service Sunday 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Nursery available at 10 a.m. Seventh Day Adventist - 4003 Rt. 22, Plattsburgh, 561-3491 - Pastor Livergood Worship Saturday at 11:30 a.m., Pot Luck Dinner after service ROUSES POINT St. Patrick’s Catholic Church - Lake Street, Rouses Point. Anticipated Mass: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.; Weekday Masses: Monday & Tuesday 9 a.m., Communion Service: Wednesday 9 a.m. First Presbyterian Church - 52 Washington Ave., Rouses Point, New York 12979. Telephone 518-297-6529. Telephone 518-846-7349. Sunday Service 9 a.m., Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
These Northern Tier Churches Are Supported By The Following Businesses:
SCIOTA St. Louis of France Catholic Church Route 22, Sciota. Mass 4 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. Sunday Sciota United Methodist Church - Sunday service 9 a.m. Route 19, Sciota. WEST CHAZY West Chazy Community Church - Pastor Marty Martin. 17 East Church St. Fiske Road, West Chazy, NY. Ph. 493-4585. Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Tuesday; Youth Group 6:30 p.m. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - West Church Street, West Chazy. Saturday Vigil Mass, 4 p.m. Sunday Mass 10 a.m. Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday at 9 a.m. Confessions: Saturday, 3-3:30 p.m. 7-5-14 57571
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Chauvin presented with Distinguished Agency award By Teah Dowling
teah@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ The Allstate Independent Chauvin Agency has been designated an Allstate Distinguished Agency for 2014. Ò I believe we won this award by being committed to our insuredÕ s on giving them a good, reliable and local service,Ó said Gene Chauvin, president of the Chauvin Agency. The Allstate Distinguished Agency designation was presented to the Chauvin Agency for their performance and commitment to putting customers at the center of their agencyÕ s work. The Allstate Recognition dinner took place May 16 at The Sagamore Resort in Lake George where Andre Chauvin, son of Gene Chauvin, accepted the award for the agency. Ò It was nice to get something because we do a lot of good work for Allstate,Ó Andre Chauvin said. Ò And they recognize that.Ó The Chauvin Agency is awaiting their plaque to come and be hung on the walls that have been there for almost three generations of the four generation family agency. Ò The Chauvin Agency was started by my grandfather, Hector Chauvin, continued by his son, Merritt Chauvin, and my mother, Lita,Ó Gene Chauvin said. Ò I started in 1973 and purchased the business in the mid Õ 90s.Ó Hector Chauvin formed what is todayÕ s agency when he was
appointed in 1932 by the Beekmantown Grange as a director, where he established fire protection insurance plans for farmers. Ò He was a dairy farmer,Ó Gene Chauvin said. Ò My grandfather ran the business out of his home.Ó In 1956, HectorÕ s son, Merritt, was appointed as Grange director and was assigned as fire insurance agent for the area in his 20Õ s, where he then added liability and risk programs to the insurance services. In 1963, Merritt Chauvin purchased an insurance agency in Rouses Point. From there, he grew the business by purchasing six more small insurance agencies in the region. Later on, illness forced Merritt from the business, but his wife, Lita Chauvin, kept the Chauvin Agency going. Gene Chauvin started working part-time in 1973 and moved to full-time in the ’80s, where he opened an office in Plattsburgh while his mother ran the office in Rouses Point, later purchasing the office in Rouses Point in the ’90s and purchasing another office in Champlain seven years ago. Ò I go every Tuesday and Thursday to Rouses Point and Champlain, and Monday, Wednesday and Friday, IÕ m in Plattsburgh,Ó Gene Chauvin said. Ò With email, itÕ s not as hard as it sounds. Ò Everyday is a good day.Ó For personal coverage, they take care of homeowners, automobile, umbrella liability, boats, recreational vehicle, farm owners and horse farms. For business coverage, they take care of contractors, business
property, business general liability, workers compensation, business automobile and commercial excess liability/umbrella. For financial coverage, they take care of universal life insurance, individual retirement accounts and whole life. To provide the best coverages, the Chauvin Agency works with many companies to provide a choice of the best coverages such as National Grange, Liberty Mutual, Travelers, Progressive and, of course, Allstate. Ò The Distinguished Agency designation is not just about the Chauvin AgencyÕ s successful business results,Ó said Denise Dorin, New York regional sales manager at Allstate Insurance Company. Ò The honor also demonstrates their commitment in being accessible to customers and using their knowledge to help ensure customers have the insurance products they need to protect themselves and their family.Ó According to their brochure, the Chauvin AgencyÕ s goal is Ò to reduce your insurance cost [and] tailor insurance to meet your needs.Ó To learn more about the Chauvin Agency, visit their website at www.thechauvinagency.com or visit their three locations in Plattsburgh, Rouses Point or Champlain. Ò I would like to thank my entire staff for all the hard work and dedication they do everyday and my wife, Gail, for all she does for the Chauvin Agency,Ó Gene Chauvin said. Ò They are the ones who deserve this award.Ó
GF National Bank hosting customer appreciation event By Teah Dowling
teah@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — The U.S. Avenue Office of Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company will host a Community Appreciation Day July 11. Ò We started doing these just as a way to say Ô thank youÕ to our customers and also to the community,Ó said Blake Jones, marketing communications officer at the Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company. The event will go from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5023 U.S. Ave., and will include family-friendly activities, games and fun. Family Connections will start the day with playgroup stories on the front lawn from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., leading up to a make-yourown boat craft activity from noon to 2 p.m. Morrisonville EMS will provide car seat safety checks, and the Clinton County SheriffÕ s office will offer water safety instruction, both from noon to 2 p.m. Food, including pizza, veggies, fruit, yogurt, ice cream sandwiches and popsicles, will be served starting at 11 a.m. Ò Part of this is hosting kind of a familyfriendly event with fun activities and food, but
we also incorporate a not-for profit into the event,Ó Jones said. The non-profit, chosen by Branch Manager Hannah Provost, will be the Child Care Coordinating Council of the North Country (CCCCNC). To raise funds for the non-profit, there will be a pie in the face event among two teams of employees from the Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company. Each vote will cost $1. Also, there will be a raffle for an “Unplugged SummerÓ basket containing YMCA passes, Imaginarium passes, sidewalk chalk, jump ropes, water toys, two beach towels, sun screen, picture books and more. The tickets will cost $1 for one ticket, $3 for five tickets and $5 for 10 tickets. Both fundraisers will help the Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company reach their goal of raising $800 for the CCCCNC. “We find that this is a great opportunity to highlight a local organization, such as CCCCNC/Family Connections, and band the community together to support them,Ó Provost said. Ò The exposure that the organization gets makes the day truly worthwhile.Ó For more information on the event, contact Jones at 518-415-4274 or bjones@arrowbank. com.
Ophelia Dutill swings with her father Nathan Dutill at Rulfs Orchard’s third annual Strawberry Festival June 28. Photo by Teah Dowling
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he heat is rising and we all know what that means for the North Country Ñ tourists, seasonal residents and outdoor enthusiasts. Lots of them. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo knows this. He has a soft spot for the North Country and intrinsically understands the magnetic draw of these ancient and mysterious hills. Over the weekend, he traveled to Watkins Glen to officially kick off the season. The tourism figures he boasted are impressive: The biz generated direct spending of $59.2 billion in 2013 and produced an estimated $7.5 billion in state and local taxes. The number of visitors to New York is estimated to have increased by 8.8 million and we are projected to finish at 218.8 million visitors by the end of 2013 (the final numbers aren’t in yet). As the fourth largest employment sector in the state, the industry generated more than $17.96 billion in wages. Not bad. WeÕ d like to augment them with some of our own. Fact: Mainland Chinese travelers spent $102 billion on international tourism in 2012, 40 percent more than they spent in 2011. Neat: By 2016, the number of Mainland Chinese tourists visiting the United States is estimated to grow by 232 percent, said the US Department of Commerce. Wow: China was the sixth-largest spending nationality in the US in 2012, spending $9.2 billion Ñ compared to $7.7 billion in 2011 Ñ making it the fastest growing market for American tourism in 2012. Impressive: Tourists from the self-described Middle Kingdom outspent leading spenders Germany in 2012, dropping a total of $102 billion on overseas trips (compared to $84 billion by the Germans). Loaded: Chinese tourists spend about $6,000 per trip to the US, more than visitors from any other country. Because their expenditures are technically exports, the US ran a $4.4 billion surplus in travel and tourism with China in 2011, up from a $687 million deficit in 2006. Whoa: In 2013, ChinaÕ s State Council Ñ thatÕ s the equivalent of our presidential cabinet Ñ announced a plan to blast outbound tourism even further into the stratosphere. The seven-year plan is a roadmap for restructuring the current paid leave system across Mainland China with an aim to encourage governmental agencies, social organizations, enterprises and public institutions to promote the use of mandated leave days, a development that has the potential to
blow the top off of the international tourism market. We could go on and on. But the numbers illustrate that the Mainland Chinese are coming, theyÕ re eager, excited, enthusiastic and want to drop their cash. Now that New York has realized the value of the North Country, itÕ s time to look east and think big Ñ like 1.355 billion big. American cities like Seattle, Honolulu, New York and Los Angeles understand this and have started opening offices in major Mainland Chinese megalopolisÕ like Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. We think Lake Placid should be the next in line, serving as the nerve center for a constellation of North Country cities and destinations. And why not? Olympic connection. China hosted the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, a point of profound national pride that has yet to subside. Beijing and Lake PlacidÕ s narratives blend together like, er, ying and yang Ñ cities that emerged from backwater status to pull off some of the most mesmerizing athletic events in human history Ñ and weÕ d like to think a eternal spirit of cooperation can be eventually be forged. Outdoor activities. It might be easy to overlook, but our brutal terrain is our top asset, especially during the winter. Adventuring and endurance sports have become popular activities for Mainland ChinaÕ s young explorers, those in their twenties and thirties who travel independently, and the natural beauty of the Adirondack Park seems like a no-brainer considering much of the worldÕ s most densely populated country is choking under a veil of unrelenting pollution and profound environmental degradation. Peace of mind. Chinese culture, which stretches back over 4,000 years, has always placed a premium on holistic medical practices that seek to balance and neutralize discord within the body, a balance that is becoming increasingly desired as the slowburning tensions within the country escalate. The North CountryÕ s growing network of acupuncture, spa treatments, organic farming and community supported agriculture is like catnip to the increasingly health conscious Chinese and shouldnÕ t be overlooked. During the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the official slogan was ubiquitous: Beijing huangying ni. That means Ò Beijing welcomes you.Ó We suggest state officials add the following phrase to their talking points: Beifeng guojia huangying. Ò The North Country welcomes you.Ó Ñ D enton Publications Editorial Board
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his week I am turnjust months ago? ing over my space to Maybe pride is the problem. a well written column It was James Madison, that by Robert Morrison, who is little man, that modest, slight a senior fellow at the Family man with a voice barely auResearch Council. As we celdible, who taught us: Ò If men ebrate our independence this were angels, no government weekend I felt his editorial was would be necessary.Ó This a good reminder to us all, that Ò withered little applejohnÓ those who serve our cause best, was an unlikely candidate for Dan Alexander recognize the enormous task greatness, or anything else. Thoughts from and do so always with the best Yet he shone in intelligence, Behind the Pressline interest of her people at heart. diligence, and integrity. He did The president proclaimed not rely on puffers and proJune a month of pride. He has said: So let it moters to clear his path. He had to make his be written; so let it be done. But it is also, unway through effort. avoidably, a month of pain. No one came to One of my favorite examples of not becomoffice with more accolades, more laurels than ing puffed up by the presidency is Harry TruBarack Obama did. He was hailed as being man. In April, 1945, when President Franklin above the ken of mortal men. His campaign Roosevelt died of a massive cerebral hemorteam referred to him, not without irony, as rhage in Warm Springs, Georgia, Vice PresiÒ Black Jesus.Ó dent Truman was summoned to the White Respected presidential historian MiHouse to be sworn in. chael Beschloss described him as the smartHe walked briskly from his Capitol Hill ofest man ever to enter the White House. The fice to the Executive Mansion, leaving many ever-hip New Yorker magazine portrayed of the chain smokers in the press corps behim as the Father of Our Country, George hind. Washington, only cooler. Five years ago, Newly sworn in as the 33rd president, Harat Normandy, he was lauded as Ò hovering ry bent down and kissed the Bible. And he over the nations like a sort of god.Ó That was said to the reporters: Ò Boys, if you ever pray, Newsweek editor Evan ThomasÕ s glowing pray for me now. ... I [feel] like the moon, the assessment of the new leaderÕ s D-Day com- stars and all the planets [have] fallen on me.Ó memoration. On Friday, April 13, barely twenty-four It is painful to recall those halcyon days. It hours after becoming president, Truman remight not be impertinent to ask Evan Thomturned to Capitol Hill to consult with leaders as to recall for us a single word uttered by of Congress. He suggested a Special State of his hovering god at Normandy in 2009. Or in the Union Message which he would deliver 2014. In this era of 24/7 cable coverage, the on the following Monday. president’s “selfie” at the Mandela funeral Ò Too soon!Ó Ò RooseveltÕ s funeral is on Sunand his chewing gum at the 70th anniversary day - impossible!” “This would be a bad first of D-Day seem to be what people remember, step,Ó he was told. Harry listened quietly and if they remember anything of this once prom- respectfully as the Capitol Hill talkers talked. ising young commander-in-chief. Then he said decisively: Ò Get ready. IÕ m comMedia big Barbara Walters spoke with ing.Ó a certain world-weary treatises when she It was an exhausting weekend. Most of sighed: Ò We thought he was going to be (I the political, judicial, and military leaders of shouldnÕ t say this at Christmas-time) the next the nation attended FDRÕ s funeral. They had Messiah.Ó Even Chris Matthews no longer journeyed by train to the Roosevelt family esspeaks of that tingling sensation going up tate at Hyde Park, New York. and down his leg when Mr. Obama speaks. Still, on Monday, promptly, President TruWorse still, the Audis and BMWs in toney man entered the Chamber of the U.S. House Georgetown have blossomed with Ò IÕ m ready for HillaryÓ bumper stickers. WerenÕ t CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 they leaning forward and all in for Obama
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NH resident appreciates coverage To the Editor: I want to commend Denton Publications for giving a voice to the people of North Hudson in what is one of the most crucial phases in creating a better future for us all and representing the struggle of so many towns, villages and hamlets of the Adirondacks. I wanted to clarify ( hoping IÕ m not being too redundant) that simply put, the Town of North Hudson has been held back in developing and benefitting from a historical and cultural icon of the AdirondackÕ s, the Frontier Town A frame and surrounding land. Since Mr. George Moore bought the property some years ago, nothing has been done to preserve this part of North HudsonÕ s heritage. It has been left and ignored to succumb to a state where it will most likely be condemned. I believe now is the time for Mr. George Moore to do the right thing: put the future of North Hudson back in the hands of the people of North Hudson. Mr. Moore has had years to prove himself as a good steward of the most important property in North Hudson and has failed. Our town, like so many others in the AdirondackÕ s, is struggling to survive. We are being held back by one man’s desire to profit while an entire town of over 240 struggle to survive. It was wonderful, if not laughable, to read George MooreÕ s lawyerÕ s comment that the Town of North Hudson was Ò the speculator.Ó Mr. Russel fails to mention that Mr. George Moore purchased the Frontier Town A frame for around $45,000 8 years ago and immediately put it up for sale for over $700,000 and has done nothing to at least prevent the deterioration of the building. That fact speaks for itself. When Mr. Russel was asked at the last town meeting the reasonable and very pertinent question, Ò How many properties does Mr. Moore own and how many of those properties has Mr. Moore developed?Ó Mr. Russel never answered the question. This is not, nor should be, about anything other than a small townÕ s survival. George Moore had his chance to prove what he can do or not. I would like to boldly suggest that Mr. George Moore do the right thing: cancel his lawsuits against our small town and the county. Give, yes, give the town, or letÕ s say donate to the town, of North Hudson the Frontier Town A frame and give the future back to the people. Dan Snyder, North Hudson
George Moore responds To the Editor: I have a few thoughts that I would like to share with Dan Snyder, Doreen Ossenkop and Dave Tart, three residents of North Hudson that donÕ t know me as shown in the June 28 article in the Valley News. I own 50 pieces of property in the Keeseville/Peru area. I would be pleased to have you come and see how well our properties are maintained. I have a full-time repair and renovation crew which my grandson, Troy and I meet with every morning. I am on top of things and know what each man is doing each day. When I am no longer able to direct the men, Troy will be ready to take over. My daughter, Carolyn, and my two grandsons, Tanner and Troy have already taken over a large part of the scrap metal business and are ready to carry it on in their own name and with their own ideas. My main function now as a businessman is to give them as much of my knowledge and experience as I can. When I was 16, I quit school in my senior year (it was during the war) and went to Cleveland, Ohio to work in a rayon plant. At 17 I went to Providence, Rhode Island where I was trained to be – and still am- a certified welder. I welded on the Kaiser Liberty ships. At 18 I went into basic training in Georgia then in the Occupation Army in Germany. When I came back from the Army I started in business. It was 1947 and I was 20 years old. For the first 20 years of my working career I worked as a structural union iron worker/welder and then purchased ash logs to go to Canada for hockey sticks. A lot of my ash log suppliers were from Willsboro, Westport, Ticonderoga and North Hudson. There was a lot of ash timber in that area both on the NY side and on the Vermont side of Lake Champlain. I dealt with the Caza family buying timber from them and selling them parts and other supplies they needed. At North Hudson I bought the A-frame property in 2004 and listed it with Glebus Realty. They had several companies with strong interest in the property inquire about purchasing it, but when they found out about the title interference from the small parcel in front of it, they lost interest. I just purchased that small parcel that has the DEC test wells on it and that some of the Aframe and parking lot is on. I have been criticized for neglecting the property. To this point I didnÕ t have clear title because of the infringement of the lot in front claiming part of the A-frame and parking lot. My attorney and I have waited for years to be able to buy the small parcel and clear up the title. Just last week I received the deed on it. Now I expect to be able to do something with the property. I have sent my crew to North Hudson many times to mow, cut brush and clean up around the A-frame and repair the rool. There have been many break ins. The copper pipes have been stolen, windows repeatedly broken and my crews have gone several times to secure the building. I believe Ron Moore has made the statement that they wanted the timber and gravel off the disputed property. That isnÕ t going to improve North Hudson. My attorney just sent a proposal to Dan Manning, Essex County Attorney which he is asking to be shared with the Essex County Board of Supervisors. Ron Moore wanted a snowmobile trail from North Hudson to continue on to Newcomb. I propose to give North Hudson a right of way so that trail can continue. I have been told that the snowmobile trail runs over my property and they have been using it.
I was asked and did speak to the investment class at Clinton Community College. I was recently awarded an honorary degree in business administration. Mine was only the fourth honorary degree ever given by Clinton in its history. I am offering an opportunity to these three residents and anyone else who is interested to find out who I am and what I do as a businessman. The comments clearly show that they are wrong about my business ability. George Moore Keeseville, NY
Keep the ‘dacks primitive To the Editor: I donÕ t want to appear that IÕ m deliberately trying to hog your Letters to the Editor feature, but I can speak both as a 50-year Adirondack trout fisherman and as a website creator with 14 years of experience with WiFi in the Adirondacks. I live in California and go trout fishing in the Adirondacks every year. I want and expect quiet and solitude in a rustic Adirondack setting where I can Ò get away from it allÓ and enjoy the pleasures of trout and steelhead fishing in a pristine setting. I also run ads on multiple websites and spend several hours maintaining these websites every day that I am in the Adirondacks. ItÕ s safe to say that I am crippled in this work if I donÕ t have Internet access. A general lack of WiFi availability together with, at best, sporadic cell phone access has always been a problem for me. Recently, however, WiFi access and telephone access has greatly improved with almost all motels and many restaurants offering free WiFi, and, some, free long distance telephone services. Essentially, there is no serious lack of Internet access any more for persons who need it. However, primarily for convenience reasons, I cannot see myself working several hours every day on the banks of the Hudson, Indian River, Mill Creek or the Boreas RiverÐ even if WiFi was available. If it comes to an either choice, I have to align myself with those persons who would limit WiFi to campgrounds only or none at all. Personally, I feel that staying Ó always connectedÓ does a great disservice to the Adirondack experience. Adirondack campgrounds are where outdoor enthusiasts should be able to find unmolested solitude. Many years ago, in Yosemite Park before the Internet, motor home people Ò stayed connectedÓ by crowding the CB radio spectrum so badly that there were essentially no open channels available for new conversations!!!! If ubiquitous WiFi becomes a reality in the Adirondacks, you can expect similar massive entertainment usage, not the occasional business usage. I would hate to see this happen in the Ó Forever WildÓ Adirondacks. The Adirondacks are not a mall where people can go to text and connect. David Safrany Half Moon Bay, CA
Appreciates Honor Flight To the Editor: On June 14, the trip of a lifetime occurred for our father, Dick Olcott. Most of you know him as a former New York State Forest Ranger, a quiet man who turns 91 years old on July 9. That day, he was honored as a World War II veteran. He is a proud Navy veteran who served both in the Pacific and Atlantic Theaters at Pearl Harbor and aboard an escort carrier in a sub hunting armada in the North Atlantic. At 5:30 a.m, Sheriff Richard Cutting escorted him and his son, Rick Olcott, to the Oval at the Old base in Plattsburgh. Thank you, Richard, not only was he glad to visit with you, as you went to school with son, David, but you were in full uniform and he felt special. Once they arrived at the Oval, he was given a hat, coat and survival bag with “goodies” for the trip. There was a flagraising ceremony and a roll call for each veteran, 15 in all, and a walk through a line of military personnel along with well-wishers. They were then accompanied to the airport by fire trucks, police cars and a motorcycle brigade of Vietnam Vets. On arrival at the airport, they were greeted by the Knights of Columbus and more military, police and fire fighters in full uniform. A short ceremony was held before boarding the plane where each veteran was introduced and saluted. After boarding the plane, they flew to the BWI Airport where they were met by another welcoming committee of civilians and military personnel. Dad was escorted through the airport by an active duty Navy seaman. The contingent of veterans was applauded and thanked by people in the airport waiting at the gates for their planes. In Washington DC, they visited their World War II memorial where each veteran was personally greeted by Elizabeth Dole and thanked for their service. They also visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and watched the changing of the guard, got to see the Iwo Jima Memorial. They enjoyed a hot meal at a local VFW and then returned home. They arrived back in Plattsburgh at 10:30 at night and again were greeted by a welcoming crowd. DickÕ s words to me were Ò You just had to be there.Ó It was a memory to last forever. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Honor Flight Organization, Sheriff Richard Cutting and all the firemen, police both state and county, and all the other organizations who selflessly give their time and hard work to make this such special trip for our veterans. When you see those cans that say Honor Flight, please give generously to this organization that gives so much for our veterans. The amount of World War II veterans is less each day lets make sure everyone can make thisÓ Honor Flight.Ó Gay Olcott, Elizabethtown
Down with attack ads! To the Editor: I fully agree with Dan AlexanderÕ s last two Viewpoint editorials condemning political attack ads. Such ads have significantly lowered both the quality of political debate and our respect for our elected leaders. While candidates are not supposed to consult or coordinate with the Super-PACS that run these attack ads, there is nothing to prevent a candidate from loudly and publicly protesting the use of these ads - something candidate Stefanik never did. If similar ads start appearing during the general election cycle, I would hope that Ms. Stefanik - better late than nevertells any Super-PAC that runs such an ad to please stop dragging down any politician who happens to disagree with their narrow political agenda. I also heartily applaud the offer to publish two editorials written by each candidate. The pledge not to accept any attack ads is particularly commendable, since in doing that Denton Publications is truly Ò putting their money where their mouth is.Ó Let the polite, civil, reasoned debate begin. If nowhere else, at least in this paper. Tony Goodwin Keene, NY
Congressional generosity seems to go just so far
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hen the high rollers on Wall Street were about to go Ò belly up,Ó Congress acted to save the stockbrokers/banks who created the mess and got richer in the process. Apparently, congressional generosity will not be extended to college students and their families who are drowning in student loans. Last month, Congress defeated a bill proposed by By Scot Hurlburt Senator Elizabeth Warren, who was quoted as saying, Ò This was a great day for millionaires but not for the 40 million American families struggling with college debt.Ó The proposal was not a bailout, but rather an attempt to adjust college loan interest rates down. With student loan default rates at 38 percent and rising, and with student debt now measured in trillions, not billions, a decrease in student loan interest rates would help struggling students and families. The bill was apparently defeated because it would have increased taxes on millionaires in order to pay for the proposed interest rate cuts. While financial market forces have driven down mortgage interest rates and car loan interest rates to record lows, with some mortgages coming in at under 3 percent, and new car loans between zero and negative three percent, inexplicably college loan interest rates remain high. Although banks can borrow money at little or no interest, these savings are not being passed onto students because banks donÕ t set the interest rates for student loans, Congress does. I am at a loss to understand why Congress would want to keep college loan interest rates high when other consumer loans are so low. When Wall Street was about to collapse, the phrase Ò too big to failÓ was entered into the national consciousness. I would argue that affordable access to a college education is too important for our communities and our country for us to fail in this important fundamental undertaking. Remember, all kids count. Reach the writer at hurlburt@wilidblue.net
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of Representatives. He mounted the rostrum and addressed the gathered dignitaries. Ò Hold on, Harry,Ó growled the gruff, bald Speaker, Sam Rayburn of Texas, Ò I have to introduce you.Ó Truman spoke without the brilliant Harvard phrases or the polished eloquence of FDR, but he spoke from the heart to millions of hearts: He pledged to carry on the war on two continents to eventual victory and unconditional surrender of Germany and Japan. He promised to fulfill the commitments made by his fourterm predecessor. His speech was a great success, applauded on both sides of the aisle. He concluded with these words: Ò At this moment, I have in my heart a prayer. As I have assumed my heavy duties, I humbly pray Almighty God, in the words of King Solomon: Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people that I may discern between good and bad, for who is able to judge this thy so great a people. I ask only to be a good and faithful servant of my Lord and my people.Ó The hushed House Chamber erupted in thunderous applause. It was said of Franklin D. Roosevelt that he was for the people. But Harry Truman was the people. He was a humble man because he knew the dangers of pride. Pride goes before a fall, he knew. He read that somewhere. Dan Alexander is associate publisher of New Market Press. He may be reached at dan@newmarketpressvt.com.
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Veteran graduates high school 70 years later By Shawn Ryan
shawn@denpubs.com BEEKMANTOWN Ñ When Robert Stoneberger walked across the graduation stage in a bright red cap and gown this past weekend, he finished a journey interrupted over 70 years ago. Stoneberger, who turned 88 two weeks ago, left school in 1944 at the age of 17 to join the U.S. Navy and serve in World War II. While in the Navy, he served aboard the aircraft carrier Bon Homme Richard and saw action with the Seventh Fleet in the South Pacific. When he returned from the war, like so many of the veterans of that time, Stoneberger went to work and went about his life. This past May, while a member of the Honor Flight trip to Washington D.C., StonebergerÕ s guardian, Essex County Sheriff Richard Cutting, learned that Stoneberger had never graduated because of his war service. Cutting, together with flight leader Danny Kaifetz, began the
process to get Stoneberger the recognition he had missed out on 70 years ago. Under Operation Recognition, certain veterans from World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War who left high school to serve in the military are able to earn their high school diplomas. Operation Recognition was enacted under section 305 of the New York State Education Law. Stoneberger chose Beekmantown High School not only because it was the school nearest to his home, but also because of the outpouring of support the students gave Honor Flight veterans when they visited the school this past spring. Beekmantown High School Principal Nelly Collazo was instrumental in getting the diploma award finalized and stated that the school was extremely honored to be a part of this tribute to Stoneberger. Stoneberger was honored by being the first person to graduate at the commencement ceremony in full cap and gown with a blue veteranÕ s sash across his neck, bearing his full set of war medals. He earned the American Cam-
paign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Medal with one Battle Star and the World War II Victory Medal. Veterans interested in learning if they qualify
for Operation Recognition should contact Steven Bowman, Director, Clinton County Veterans Service Agency 137 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, 565-4720.
Bob Stoneberger, far left, receiving a token of recognition from the Beekmantown High School Senior Class during graduation ceremonies this past weekend. Stoneberger received his diploma 70 years after leaving school to serve in World War II. Photo by North Country Honor Flight
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Kent-Delord “Reliving History” this summer PLATTSBURGH Ñ On July 12 and August 9, the Kent-Delord House Museum is conducting workshops for youths between the ages of 8 and 12. Called Ò Reliving History,Ó the programs are scheduled to be three hours in length and participants will be able to gain hands-on experience in a number of early 19th Century crafts and trades from haversack making , calligraphy, fire starting, butter churning, weaving, cartridge making and more. Each session will feature different activities. The cost is $10/session, but if you register for all three the cost drops to $27. Come and join in the fun. Period snacks will be provided. Attendance at these events will make one eligible to participate in the Battle of Plattsburgh parade and the opportunity to reserve period clothing early. Register forms are available on the museum website: www.kentdelordhouse.org
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Your complete source of things to see and do in the North Country Thursday, July 3 WESTPORT — Ryan Montbleau performs at 7:30 p.m. at Ballard Park. For more information, contact Soundwaveswestport@gmail.com. BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE — At the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts get a sneak peek at what goes up for auction and plan out your bidding at the Annual Auction. The auction preview is free and takes place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. PERU — Chuck Kelsey performs from 6 to 9 p.m. at Livingoods Restaurant & Brewery, 697 Bear Swamp Road.
Friday, July 4 SARANAC LAKE — A reception for “Mountains and Things,” watercolors by Jacqueline Altman, will be held at the Adirondack Artists guild on Friday July 4 from 5-7 PM. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome. the show runs through July 29. LAKE PLACID — Swimming With Champy will perform at the Upstairs Music Hall at Smoke Signals at 10 p.m.. There is a $5 cover. PLATTSBURGH — Model 97 will perform at 10 p.m. at the Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for food and drink specials. ESSEX — After 11 years of planning the 6.5k Firecracker Run, Frank Hain has passed the torch over to New Health to organize the run. Registration on race day starts at 7:30 a.m. at the corner of Blockhouse and Essex Road. Race starts at 8 a.m.
Saturday, July 5 BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE — At the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts there will be an auction. The Arts Center’s 4th of July Weekend tradition continues! Again, going to local antique dealers to bring new-old items to the auction block, we hope to get you bidding high and often! Don’t forget to enjoy lunch and a drink as you support the arts! The event is free and takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. LAKE PLACID — Medicine Kings will perform at the Upstairs Music Hall at Smoke Signals at 10 p.m.. There is a $5 cover. PLATTSBURGH — North Funktree will perform at 10 p.m. at the Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for food and drink specials. CHAZY — At 10 a.m. there will be stories and songs for children ages 3-8 at the Chazy Public Library. Children from pre-school to 6th grade may sign up for our Summer Reading Program “Fizz, Boom, Read!” at that time or before. Call 846-7676 to register. JAY — Susan Richard and Friends perform at the green. The rain location is Amos and Julia Ward Theater. The event takes place at 6:30 p.m.
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ST. HUBERTS — Mark Robinson preaches at All Souls Episcopal Chapel at10 a.m. AUSABLE FORKS — St. James’ Episcopal Church will hold Holy Eucharist services at 10 a.m. WILLSBORO — Turtle Island Cafe will host Beth Lawrence’s unique blend of pop, jazz, and original music from 4:3o to 7 p.m. Call 963-7417 for more information. LAKE PLACID — There will be a performance of The Red Priest of Venice at 7:30 p.m. for $25 at the LPCA. We travel back to golden age of Renaissance Venice the seat of art, science and music to hear 1st hand accounts of one of the greatest composers Antonio Vivaldi. His story is one of mystery, his motivations were complex and personal, and he had the Midas touch with music. Raya Lee who 2 summers ago captivated our audience with her recounting of Mozart’s life is back for this her new concert biopic especially written for the Lake Placid Sinfonietta. For more information, call 518.523.2512 or go to www.lakeplacidarts.org.
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SARANAC LAKE — There is an integrated Book Arts Class at BluSeed Studios. This crash course in book-making, offers 1-on-1 instruction designed to be flexible
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From page 1 The Swon Brothers are an American country music duo from Muskagee, OK, who stayed under Blake SheltonÕ s wing throughout the competition. Even though they received third place, they were the first duo to make it from the Top 12 live shows to the season finale. They went on to sign a record deal with Arista Nov. 1, 2013, and released their first official single, “Later On,” the following month. Ò ItÕ s just what we were born to do, as cliche as it sounds,Ó said Zach Swon from The Swon Brothers. Ò WeÕ ve done it for so long, and we started when we could make noise, and it was something that was natural for us. Ò I guarantee that itÕ s the funnest thing that weÕ ve ever done and ever will do, and we will probably do it until the day we die.Ó The other country singer winner is Bradbery from Cypress, Texas. She became the youngest contestant to come in first place also under the watchful eye of Blake Shelton. After signing with Big Machine Records, she released her debut studio album, Danielle Bradbery, on Nov. 25, 2013, featuring the hit single Ò The Heart of Dixie.Ó The show will take place on the Casella Stage at the Sample Lumber Co. Waste Management LLC and D.S. Specialties, Inc. Grandstands. Pre-sale tickets are $26 for Grandstand seating and $31 for track seating, which includes gate admission. Day of show tickets are $20 plus $8 gate admission for grandstand seating and $25 plus $8 gate admission for track seating. Ò I just felt like we should bring them both here,Ó said Glenn Gillespie, manager of the Clinton County Fair. Ò So, we checked with them, and they were available, and I said, Ô letÕ s try and bring Ô The VoiceÕ to Plattsburgh.Õ Ó BEATLES TRIBUTE The Grandstand show opening day will feature the band Yesterday - A Tribute to the Beatles from Las Vegas. The band has performed on five continents and recreates notefor-note the music of the Fab Four. Ò IÕ ve had them at the fair maybe three or four years ago,Ó Gillespie said. Ò They [the community] fell in love with them.Ó Their performance this year will mark the 50th anniversary of when the Beatles first arrived in the United States. The show will start at 8 p.m. Pre-sale tickets are $12, which includes gate admission. Day of show tickets are $10 plus $4 gate admission, which will lead into a fireworks display by Dr. Joe’s Coyote Fireworks Co. at 10 p.m. Ô GOT TALENTÕ With the inspiration from Ò The VoiceÓ performers, contestants
to each student’s individual area of interest and level of skill. Students will learn the basics of letter-pressing, layout, and hand-sewing and will leave with a small, handbound edition of their work. Class runs July 7 – 11, 10am – 4pm. Cost: $400. Space is limited, register early at admin@bluseedstudios.org or 518-891-3799. LAKE PLACID — There will be a showing of the Metropolitan Opera Live in HD Encore: Roméo et Juliette at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for LPCA Members, and $5 for students. Gounod’s ultra-sensual interpretation of Shakespeare is an ideal vehicle for star soprano Anna Netrebko and the remarkable tenor Roberto Alagna, both of whom bring their incandescent appeal to the title roles. For more information, call 518.523.2512 or go to www.lakeplacidarts.org.
Tuesday, July 8
WILMINGTON — “Ancient Antarctic Ice - A Window to Earth’s Past Climate” will be presented by Richard Brandt, ASRC Science Manager at the ASRC Whiteface Mountain Field Station. The event is at 7 p.m. and is free. ESSEX — A workout for your voice, mind and body will be held from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at New Health, 2885 Essex Rd. Participants must be 21 years or older. The cost is $12-$15.
Wednesday, July 9
PLATTSBURGH — incaHOOTS perform at Forrence Center at Clinton Community College for free at 6 p.m. PLATTSBURGH — Open mike at 10 p.m. at the Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for food and drink specials. AUSABLE FORKS — St. James’ Episcopal Church will hold Holy Eucharist services at 11:30 a.m. LAKE PLACID — Tim Dumas Comedy & Magic includes fun filled, high energy magic and comedy! Watch as the children become the performers, laugh and are entertained! This free event will take place at 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts. LAKE PLACID — The Glenn Miller Orchestra performs at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Often imitated but never duplicated, The Glenn Miller Orchestra with its unique jazz sound, is considered by many to be the greatest dance band of all time. The band’s repertoire now includes over 1,700 compositions, including such classics as Chattanooga Choo-Choo, In The Mood, String of Pearls, and of course, their trademark Moonlight Serenade. For more information, call 518.523.2512 or go to www.lakeplacidarts.org.
Thursday, July 10
BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE — At the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts there will be annual member meeting at 7 p.m. All members and supporters are invited to discuss the ever-evolving mission of the Arts Center in our Community. The event is free.
Thursday, July 11
PLATTSBURGH — Lucid will perform at 10 p.m. at the Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for food and drink specials. SARANAC — Rocky Hill Ramblers perform at Saranac Fire Hall at 7:30 p.m. LAKE PLACID — One Man Star Wars show at 8:00 p.m. at the LPCA. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Three Movies, a classic trilogy and just one talented and overworked Star Wars fanatic. Combining all three original Star Wars movies into one non-stop performance, skilled Canadian actor Charlie Ross does it all—all the ships, planets, characters and music in one not-to-be-missed performance. The tour de force is with him! “A one-man reenactment of Star Wars is nerdier - and funnier - than you can possibly imagine!” – Spin Magazine. For more information, call 518.523.2512 or go to www.lakeplacidarts.org.
Saturday, July 12
LAKE PLACID — Investigations, Intelligence, Security and Risk Evaluation roundtable will be held at 8:30 a.m. in the Mountain View Room of the Conference Center of Lake Placid. The cost is $30 by reservation and $35 at the door. For more information, contact info@lakeplacidinstitute.org.
in the North CountryÕ s Got Talent Competition will take the stage Thursday, July 17. The show will be separated into two groups, 13 and older and 12 and younger. The first qualifying round, Tuesday, and second qualifying round, Wednesday, will take place at the Sample Lumber Co. LLC Court Stage. Qualifiers will go to the Finale Show at the Casella Waste Management stage in front of the Sample Lumber Co. LLC & D.S. Specialties Inc. Danielle Bradbery Grandstands. The winner of the adult category will win $500 cash and a $500 gift card for Kneucraft Fine Jewelry. The runner-up will receive $250 cash, and third place will get $125. The winner of the youth category will get $100 cash and a $100 gift card for Kneucraft Fine Jewelry, with $50 cash for the second-place winner and $25 for third. The finalists won’t be leaving empty handed because they will be receive free Pepsi products, movie passes and ride bracelets. To enter, pay the $10 entry fee before the qualifying times. No entry form is required. Ò Well the way the economy is right now, they got a good voice, why not try and win some money?Ó Gillespie said. Ò If they got talent, use it.Ó Ô MANY PULLSÕ ItÕ s time to stop the music and start the engines because the pulling starts Wednesday with a harness race where the horses will pull their riders in a two-wheel cart called a sulky, an event that will take place at noon and is free to the public. On Friday, starting at 6 p.m, there will be the Street Legal Truck Pull that will cost $6 admission or $6 for a Pit Pass. Ò If you own a pickup truck, bring it in the fair and see if you can beat somebody elseÕ s,Ó Gillespie said. Ò Come on in and see how good your truck can be.Ó After the trucks leave, the trackers come in during the Adirondack tracker pull Saturday, which starts at 3 p.m. Admission is $6 or $6 for a Pit Pass. Earlier in the morning, the mini-horses and muscular horses will come in for the two horse pulls taking place at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Admission for both horse pulls is free. The Demolition Derby will take center stage Sunday with shows at 1 and 7 p.m, which will cost $7 for Grandstand seating for each show. The Pit Pass, for $15 sold at the 1 p.m. show, will cover admission for both shows, which will end the Clinton County fair until next year. To find out more about the fair and its events, visit clintoncountyfair.com.
LAKE PLACID — The Seth Yacavone Band will perform at the Upstairs Music Hall at Smoke Signals at 10 p.m.. There is a $5 cover. JAY — Woodchuck’s Revenge perform at the green. The rain location is Amos and Julia Ward Theater. The event takes place at 6:30 p.m. SARANAC LAKE — Saranac Lake’s 3rd Annual Village Wide Garage Sale Village Wide Garage Sale is sponsored by the Women’s Civic Chamber. It takes place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Maps will be available in the July 10th edition of The Adirondack Daily Enterprise Weekender, at yardsaletreasuremap.com, Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, and Riverside Park the day of the Sale. For more information: SLVillageGarageSale@yahoo.com or find us on Facebook at SLVillageGarageSale. LAKE PLACID — One Man Star Wars show at 8:00 p.m. at the LPCA. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Three Movies, a classic trilogy and just one talented and overworked Star Wars fanatic. Combining all three original Star Wars movies into one non-stop performance, skilled Canadian actor Charlie Ross does it all—all the ships, planets, characters and music in one not-to-be-missed performance. The tour de force is with him! “A one-man reenactment of Star Wars is nerdier - and funnier - than you can possibly imagine!” – Spin Magazine. For more information, call 518.523.2512 or go to www.lakeplacidarts.org. CHAZY — The Chazy Rod and Gun Club will be sponsoring their annual Kiss My Bass fish derby on July 12, 2014. Cash prize (one cash prize per person) for the top 5 Bass by weight (Large or Small Mouth). Bass must be taken from Lake Champlain. $150 for First Place with the remaining cash prizes TBD by number of entries. Entry fee is $20 per person, $15 for under 16 & 65+. Derby is from sunrise to 6 PM. Weigh Station is open 3-6 PM at the Happy Pike Snack Bar with awards to follow shortly after 6 PM. Register at the Weathercock Bar and Restaurant in Chazy or Happy Pike Snack Bar, 562 Lake Shore Drive next to Monty’s Bay Marina by 11 July. Call 846-7990 or 846-3423 for details. PLATTSBURGH — Capital Zen will perform at 10 p.m. at the Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for food and drink specials.
Sunday, July 13
ST. HUBERTS — Andrew Zeman preaches at All Souls Episcopal Chapel at 10 a.m. LAKE PLACID — There will be a showing of Lake Placid Sinfonietta: Beyond the Screen at 7:30 p.m. $25. This “Blockbuster” concert explores the connections of Music to Screen, with works written for the screen, works written by film composers for the concert hall and works that were later used on the screen sometimes more than 100 years later! For more information, call 518.523.2512 or go to www. lakeplacidarts.org. SARANAC — Rocky Hill Ramblers perform at Saranac Fire Hall at 3:00 p.m. WESTPORT — From 3-5 pm. there will be a narrated cruise on Lake Champlain on board the Escape. There will be historic shipwrecks, bald eagles and gorgeous scenery. The cruise departs Westport Marina at 3:00 p.m. Seating is limited. Cost is $20. Register at http://insidethemap.com/upcoming-events-5/ or email lakeside5047@gmail.com. AUSABLE FORKS — St. James’ Episcopal Church will hold Holy Eucharist services at 10 a.m. WILLSBORO — Turtle Island Cafe will host Beth Lawrence’s unique blend of pop, jazz, and original music from 4:3o to 7 p.m. Call 963-7417 for more information.
Monday, July 14
LAKE PLACID — Franklin and Essex County Suicide Prevention Coalitions & the Lake Placid Center for the Arts invite you to attend a screening of “Here One Day,” followed by community discussion, questions and answers by Producer/Director Kathy Leichter and local mental health professionals at the LPCA. When filmmaker Kathy Leichter moved back into her childhood home after her mother’s suicide, she discovered a hidden box of audiotapes. Sixteen years passed before she had the courage to delve into this trove, unearthing details that her mother had recorded about every aspect of her life from the joys and challenges of her marriage to a NY State Senator, to her son’s estrangement, to the highs and lows of living with bipolar disorder. HERE ONE DAY is a beautiful, emotionally candid film about a woman coping with mental illness, her relationships with her family, and the ripple effects of her suicide on those she loved.
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people safe while theyÕ re having fun.Ó Discreetly stowed around the tiny McKee Craft is communication equipment to talk to the other department boats, county dispatchers, State Police, U.S. Coast Guard, Border Patrol and Customs, as well as equipment like RADAR, Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR), underwater cameras and even fire fighting equipment. Ò WeÕ re probably one of the best equipped marine patrols in the state. WeÕ re stacked.Ó While patrolling around Valcour Island the Coast Guard radio crackles to life with a disembodied Ò Pon pon, pon pon, pon pon,Ó Coast Guard speak for an important message is coming. The dispatch advises Head and his partner, Special Deputy Mike Stephenson, of an unmanned Zodiac craft found drifting south of Rouses Point. That, Head said, could mean simply that the boat broke loose from its mooring, or it could mean that there is a boater in the cold Lake Champlain water. The nearest Coast Guard vessel is in Burlington. The SheriffÕ s Department has a boat right in Rouses Point, and Head and Stephenson are not far, just south of Plattsburgh. Rather than roaring northbound though, Head and Stephenson break out maps and consult their computer screen, while they contact the Coast Guard for more specific directions. Twenty minutes of back and forth communications and investigation located where the wayward actually was located; south of ThompsonÕ s Point in Charlotte, Vt., well south of Willsboro and a state away. That, Head said, is typical of some of the calls they field. With no street signs and potentially confusing landmarks, people boating on the lake often have little idea where they actually are when an emergency occurs. Ò People go out unprepared with equipment and knowledge. On the water, it can be so dangerous,Ó Head said. Ò I take it very seriously.Ó Besides regular lake patrol duties, marine enforcement assets are utilized for searches, special events like the MayorÕ s Cup regatta, perimeter security at fireworks displays, and they have even assisted other agencies including the Vermont State Police in homicide investigations. Patrols start on the lake in mid-May and go through November. The department also keeps a boat in the water until midDecember in case of an emergency. There are 10 deputies, along with several special deputies who just work the marine patrol, who are certified marine patrol operators, so one can be located at any time to respond for emergencies. Regular coverage during the summer is seven days a week, from morning well into the evening. Ò It doesnÕ t matter the weather,Ó Head said. Ò WeÕ re out here.Ó
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f foreign armies had advanced as deeply into the Adirondack Park as the current invasion of invasive plants has progressed, local citizens would be up in arms. WeÕ d call out the militia to confront the terrorists. However, these sneaky little weeds, benign bugs and pretty little flowers continue to gradually work their way into our local communities, waterways, fields and forests. It is an unlikely invasion that is rapidly changing the character of the park, and it has the potential to severely ;limit the availability of many of our traditional recreational pursuits. Japanese knot weed has already choked off several sections of The Branch near Elizabethtown, which have made it impossible to fish a once productive trout stream; and the weed has taken over the riverbanks along the Boquet River. A major part of the problem is that nobody notices the damn invasives until it is too late, even though the weeds, the bugs and other foreign critters are often hiding in plain sight. Nobody brings the foreigners into the region on purpose, they are not invited in. Rather they arrive on the wings of a bird, in the bilge of a boat or simply in the hubcap of a passing vehicle. They are sneaky and insidious. But unlike tourists, once they get in, they never want to leave. They are resistant to the worse weather the Adirondacks have to offer. Blackflies, no-see-ums, and deer flies don’t seem to deter them a bit; nor do floods, frost heaves or slow moving log trucks. As an old friend, whose back fields have been overrun by Japanese knot weed recently exclaimed, Ò Those damn invasives are like the APA, they just showed up one day and took over my land, and I jut canÕ t make them to leave!Ó Essex County has itÕ s share of problems ranging from Japanese knot weed to garlic mustard and beyond. Hamilton County has also had a few cases of Giant Hogweed, a large plant with a vicious venom that is enhanced by sunlight. Hogweed has also be discovered in Essex County and it poses an imminent threat to human health. Worse yet, the invaders are not limited simply to plants and flowers. They come in all shapes, sizes and species, as is evident in the growing tick problem in the Champlain Valley which have made a simple walk in the woods a regular exercise in self discovery upon coming home. Following my recent forays in and around Elizabethtown in recent weeks, IÕ ve removed over a dozen ticks from my person. Most of my adventures were water based, wading the streams or floating the rivers. I certainly wouldn’t want to be a turkey hunter sitting on the ground. Many locals wonder, Ò If it is already so bad, what can we do?Ó . Well, the first step begins with identifying the problem. When our parents and grandparents we kids, they all learned
how to identify foreign threats. they learned it in the schools, and they learned it at home, and kids who lived along the coastlines spent their days scanning the skies for planes. Most US citizens could readily identify the shape and markings of over two dozen Axis aircraft, and they were ever alert to their presence. Sadly, most local residents donÕ t know how to recognize invasive Japanese knot weed even when it is in their own front yard. If we are ever to eradicate this stuff, we must learn how to identify it; and how to safely and effectively remove it. In many cases, invasives can not be simply mowed down or pulled up. If we ever hope to bequeath our children with the same wonderful Adirondack environment that weÕ ve so long enjoyed, there is a pressing need to mobilize concerned citizens to take action now. Attend workshops, educate yourself and your friends before itÕ s too late. Open your eyes, look around and protect your home turf for future generations!
Training set on how to control common invasive plants KEENE VALLEY Ñ The growing season is underway and with it comes troublesome invasive plants. The Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP) is hosting a free training session that provides landowners with instruction on how to control unwanted infestations of invading plants, such as Japanese knot weed and garlic mustard. Participants will learn how to identify common invasive terrestrial plants and how to apply effective management techniques on their own lands. The training will include presentations and in-field demonstrations. Landowners, landscapers, gardeners, resource managers and highway department staff are encouraged to attend. The training is on Tuesday, July 1st at the Indian Lake Ski Hut in Indian Lake from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, but RSVP is requested by June 27th to Brendan Quirion at 518-5762082 x 118 or bquirion@tnc.org. More than 40 invasive plants are invading woods, wetlands and waters in the Adirondacks. Infestations affect both public and private lands, and landowners and land managers struggle with how to best manage invasive plants. Repeat treatments are often necessary to achieve successful control. Well-intentioned but sometimes misinformed management can do more harm than good. APIPPÕ s terrestrial invasive plant management training provides guidance on best techniques to set up control projects for success. The Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program is a partnership program protecting the Adirondack region from the negative impacts of invasive species. Find out more information at APIPPÕ s new website www.adkinvasives.com. Joe Hackett is a guide and sportsman residing in Ray Brook. Contact him at brookside18@adelphia.net.
Brenan Morrison with his new hat,and AJ Longware at FISH FEST!
Nothing fishy here!
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he Boquet River Association hosted the first annual Fish Fest Saturday the 28th in Elizabethtown. The event was held at the Elizabethtown Fish and Game Club along the banks of the Boquet River. Board member Kathy Linker was the main organizer of the event, with assistance from AJ Longware and other BRASS members. Angie and Danny Wallace of the Fish & Game By Rich Redman manned the grill with Daphne Hallowell of BRASS. The F&G sold shirts and hats to promote the conservation club. Hot dogs and burgers were served, no fish dinner though; it was catch and release! Over 30 folks were on site enjoying the sunny morning, exhibits and fly fishing demonstrations. Working with Linda Gillilland, many of the 4HerÕ s had a chance to do some hands on t-shirt printing, such as prints of turtles and other wildlife. They each had a souvenir shirt to wear home. The young attendees also had an opportunity to learn about stream biology and fly fishing. Bob McGoldrick and I, demonstrated fly casting and fly fishing tackle. A few of the young students took the opportunity to fish in the nearby Boquet River, and I saw at least one smiling face coming back to show dad a fish. One young fly fishing student was in town from Virginia to visit his grandparents. Brenan Morrison said he had fished before, but never tried a fly rod. He wanted to try his skill at fly casting. The 8-year-old took to it like a pro. I asked him if he had any flies in his fishing hat to show off. He said he didn’t have a fishing hat. Well, we were not about to have that young man go through life with no fishing hat and no flies in it. He now has an Elizabethtown Fish and Game hat, with a red bodied dry fly attached to it, like the big guys wear. If IÕ m lucky, I may get to run into him and all the other students on the stream landing their first trout. Teaching the youth of our area outdoor skills and values is important. To me, itÕ s better than having them sitting around playing video games. ItÕ s our responsibility to teach them and pay it forward. Stream conservation, fly fishing and habitat management are important to our area, and there is nothing fishy smelling about that! Our area lost a woman who “Paid it forward” in the trout fishing world. Jan Opal, who lived in Morrisonville, lost her fight with cancer. She will be missed by all of us. Jan was the Trout Unlimited regional spokesperson and worked hard for stream conservation and cold water fisheries habitat management. Jan was also a strong advocate for getting women involved with fly fishing and was instrumental in having the Women’s Fly Fishing Initiative in our area. Many local women learned the art and science of fly fishing through Jan’s efforts. Jan was part of the fly tying team that taught 4Hers in Westport this past spring. Rest in Peace my stream walking friend.
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Rich Redman is a retired District Conservationist for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and an avid outdoorsman. His column will appear regularly. He may be reached at rangeric@nycap. rr.com.
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Japanese knot weed, pictured here, has already choked off several sections of The Branch near Elizabethtown, which have made it impossible to fish a once productive trout stream; and the weed has taken over the riverbanks along the Boquet River.
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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 2000 24' LAYTON CAMPER Sleeps 6, very clean, excellent condition, must see, $6700 OBO. 518-643-9391 TOW BEHIND CAMPER 2008 26 foot Keystone Highmark. In great shape. Comfortably sleeps 5 plus. Air conditioning. Ready to roll now. Call (518) 5862864. MOTORCYCLES 1983 SUZUKI GS650L, 4 cyl., new battery, new tires, mint condition, extra's included. Asking $1,495.00. 518-946-8341 1994 Honda Goldwing Aspencade 5500CC, reverse, 14amp alternator, loaded w/ extra's. MUST SEE!! $5800 OBO. 518-561-4431 2005 Harely Davidson 883 Sportster, great condition, garage kepted, runs excellent, $4000. 518643-2957
ACCESSORIES (2) TRAILERS (OPEN) - both excellent condition; 2010 Triton 20' Aluminum - max wgt. 7500 lbs. Asking $4900 and 1989 Bison 31' overal Gooseneck, Asking $2900. 518-546-3568. (4) CHEVY RIMS, Steel, 16”x6.5”, 6 lug w/pressure monitors. $250 OBO. 518-524-7124 FISHER SNOW PLOW 7' 6" Minute Mount 2, used 2 winters, $3500 Negotiable. 518-524-0582 or 518643-5244 GARAGE SALE 3- FAMILY GARAGE SALE, Friday July 4th 9am-4pm, 8 Rolling Hills Way, Westport, NY. Antiques and much more.
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HELP WANTED LOCAL ANTICIPATED VACANCIES The Westport Central School District announces anticipated vacancies: *Technology Teacher Fall 2014 *Business Education Teacher Fall 2014 *Social Studies Teacher Fall 2014 Interested individuals apply by sending an employment application, resume, NYS certification and letters of reference no later than July 15, 2014 to Dr. John Gallagher, Superintendent, Westport Central School, 25 Sisco Street, Westport, NY 12993
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Ausable $31,854.26 C/Plattsburgh $150,000 C/Plattsburgh $100,000 Peru $150,000 Peru $60,000 C/Plattsburgh $142,000 Plattsburgh $130,000 Beekmantown $103,790 Plattsburgh $120,359 Peru $129,154.17 Champlain $120,000 Beekmantown $95,000 C/Plattsburgh $174,000 Beekmantown $90,000 Champlain $178,000 Plattsburgh $140,675 Plattsburgh $69,900 Black Brook $260,000 Peru $176,500 C/Plattsburgh $145,000
Travis Secore, Rosanna Rounds Edward & Linda Bourgeois Ricki & Tina Smith Yulia Gazazova & Marshall Holzer
Ellenburg Beekmantown C/Plattsburgh C/Plattsburgh
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COMPUTER CABINET/WORK DESK. Accommodates entire system. Storage and file drawers. Excel. condition. 60"W, 22"D, 53"H. Pd. $1800.00. Sell $250.00 518962-2799. Detoxify your PCB and other toxins with a 2 person Far-Infared Sauna. Hypoallergenic popular, doctor recommended. Must see to appreciate. $1200. 315-769-6760 Floor Mounted Propane Furnace, no electric needed, $100; Ben Franklin Stove, Good Shape with Screen $100. Call 518-873-1091 Free Sleeper Sofa, good condition 518-578-5500 FRIGIDAIRE 6500 BTU'S AC unit, $200; Consolidated Dutch West wood stove $500; 1 man Pontoon boat $300. 518-708-0678 KEROSENE MONITOR HEATER Model 422 w/ 175 fuel tank, rebuilt 2 yrs. Ago, $500. 518-420-4373 ONE PIECE FIBERGLASS POOLS, made in New York State. Installation available (usually one day). www.glimmerglassspas.com 1877-993-7727. Buy Factory Directand save. Left over specials. RANCH MINK Coat, Black, size 12, seldom worn. A-1 condition. New $2000, Asking $350 OBO. 518-420-8719 TWO TOOL BOXES full of Snap-on Craftsman Tools $2500 OBO Call 518-728-7978 or Email pparksfamily@gmail.com Window Air Conditioner, 110 Volt, 5200 BTUs, Cools 2 or 3 rooms $50. 518-493-5971 WOLFF SUNVISION Pro 28 LE Tanning Bed, very good condition, $700.00. 518-637-1741 FURNITURE
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is looking to harvest and purchase standing timber, All Species. Willing to pay New York State stumpage prices on all species. $ or % paid. References available. Matt Lavallee 518-645-6351 WILLIAM THWAITS LOGGING is looking to purchase and harvest standing timber of all species. Will pay New York State stumpage prices. Many references available. Call Wiliam Thwaits 518-593-3263 LOST & FOUND
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at Barber Tractor Show Sunday June 15th. Brass w/Coper & Pewter. Heart Broken Please Return. Substantial Reward Call 518-335-1642 WANTED TO BUY ADVERTISE to 10 Million Homes across the USA! Place your ad in over 140 community newspapers, with circulation totaling over 10 million homes. Contact Independent Free Papers of America IFPA at danielleburnett-ifpa@live.com or visit our website cadnetads.com for more information. CASH for Coins! Buying ALL Gold & Silver. Also Stamps & Paper Money, Entire Collections, Estates. Travel to your home. Call Marc in NY 1-800-959-3419 Cash for unexpired DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! Free Shipping, Best Prices & 24 hr payment! Call 1855-440-4001 www.TestStripSearch.com CASH PAID- up to $25/Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. 1-DAYPAYMENT.1-800371-1136 Want to purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: PO Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201. WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE KAWASAKI 1967-1980 Z1900, KZ900, KZ1000, ZIR, KX1000MKII, A1-250, W1-650, H1-500, H2-750, S1-250, S2-350, S3-400 SUZUKI GS400, GT380, GT750, Honda CB750 (1969,1970) CASH. FREE PICKUP. 1-800-7721142, 1-310-721-0726 usa@classicrunners.com WANTED TO BUY: BUYING WHITE BIRCH BARK. FOR MORE INFO CALL 518-569-2582 WANTS TO PURCHASE minerals and other oil & gas interests. Send details P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co 80201 Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 APARTMENT RENTALS Elizabethtown, NY 1 bdrm apartment, $650/mo., includes utilities, No pets, second floor, 518-5243455 or 518-873-6619. Jay – 2 bdrm furnished apt w/views, no smokers/pets, W/D, avail immediately. $1000/mo + util. $1000 sec deposit. 518-946-1206. LOGGING
QUEEN PILLOW TOP mattress set, new in plastic, $150.00. 518-5348444 GENERAL AIRLINE CAREERS begin here Get trained as FAA certified Aviation Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Housing and Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866453-6204 AIRLINE JOBS Start Here - Get trained as FAA certified Aviation Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Housing and Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 844-2103935 CANADA DRUG CENTER. Safe and affordable medications. Save up to 90% on your medication needs. Call 1-800-734-5139 ($25.00 off your first prescription and free shipping.) CASH FOR CARS, Any Make or Model! Free Towing. Sell it TODAY. Instant offer: 1-800-8645784
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FOR SALE; 1990 Redman Double Wide, 2 bath, walk in pantry, in Pine Rest East Trailer Park in Beekmantown District, Military Turnpike. Price on Call 518-3100051
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VACATION PROPERTY Skaneateles Lake Summer Cottage for Rent, 3 bedroom cottage with cozy fireplace, New furniture inside & out, Newly painted interior and exterior, Large deck overlooking Skaneateles Lake, Large lawn to set up volley ball, croquet & badminton, Private lake rights with Dock & Boat Hoist, August & September 2014, $6,000 Per Month, Discount For 2 Month Rental, Please Call Chip Fesko @ 949-306-8101 To Set Up Viewing Appointmentment!0
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For all your local sewer systems, foundations, driveways etc. Call Bill Thwaits at 518-834-5556 FIREWOOD Outdoor Wood Furnace Central Boiler #5036, built in 2006, good condition, $4500. 518-327-5359
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401 PARK AVENUE, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/18/2014. Office in Clinton Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 2421, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. NC-6/28-8/02/20146TC-51592 C.O. STERLING, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/17/2014. Office in Clinton Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 36 Pinnacle Rd., Vernon, CT 06066. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Principal business location: 63 Holzman Way, Merrill, NY 12955. NC-7/5-8/9/2014-6TC51959 COLONY 147 LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 4/30/2014. Office in Clinton Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 420 Beartown Rd., West Chazy, NY 12992, which
COLONY 147 LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 4/30/2014. Office in Clinton Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 420 Beartown Rd., West Chazy, NY 12992, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. NC-6/14-7/19/20146TC-49795
NAME: DAR ROUAMZINE LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/07/2014 Office Location: Clinton County. The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: 116 court St Apt#3, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. NC-6/7-7/12/2014-6TC49500
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC): Name: HIGH PEAKS HOME INSPECTION LLC, Article of organization filed with the Secretary of state of New York (SSNY) on 01/31/2014. Office location: Clinton County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: C/O HIGH PEAKS HOME INSPECTION LLC, 598 Turnpike rd Ausable Forks NY 12912. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. Latest Date upon which LLC is to Dissolve: No specific date. NC-6/7-7/12/2014-6TC49571 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF QC ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with the Secty of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/28/14. Office in Clinton County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom pro-
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF QC ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with the Secty of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/28/14. Office in Clinton County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 18 Addoms St Plattsburgh, NY 12901. Purpose: Any lawful purpose NC-6/14-7/19/20146TC-49999
SCOTT WITT GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/9/14. Office in Clinton Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 301 Peasleeville Rd, Schuyler Falls, NY 12985. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. NC-6/28-8/02/20146TC-51160
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: Stone Distribution LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/10/2014 Office Location: Clinton County. The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: c/o United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. NC-6/7-7/12/2014-6TC49503 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("LLC") Name: Williamson Eng LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York ("SSNY") on 03/18/2014. Office Location: Clinton County. The "SSNY" is designat-
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("LLC") Name: Williamson Eng LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York ("SSNY") on 03/18/2014. Office Location: Clinton County. The "SSNY" is designated as agent of the "LLC" upon whom process against it may be served. "SSNY" shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: 45 Ansie Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. NC-5/31/2014-7/5/20146TC-48583
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