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Event to include tree lighting By Shawn Ryan

mood & memory Clinic opens in plattsburgh.

shawn@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ On Friday Dec. 6, First Weekend will be closing down Brinkerhoff Street to Marion Street. The First Weekend Committee will be hosting the tree lighting which is scheduled to commence around 7 p.m. Complementary hot chocolate will be available courtesy of the ARC. The fire pits will be back, as well as more live music. The event runs from 5 to 7 p.m. The NCCCA will be hosting an art opening as well during these times. The First Weekend Committee would like to thank their sponsors K-Mart,

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The popular Livingoods Restaurant has relocated from downtown Plattsburgh to the former Crickets location in Peru. Pictured here are coowners Jess and Matt Ray behind the bar at the new Livingoods location on the Bear Swamp Road in Peru. See related article on page 3 inside. Photo by Shawn Ryan

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buffalo Wild Wings to open in plattsburgh By Shawn Ryan

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The new Buﬀalo Wild Wings, as it looked earlier in the week. It will be open for business Monday Dec. 9.

maui north is under new ownership.

PLATTSBURGH Ñ The long awaited opening of Buffalo Wild Wings in Plattsburgh will take place on Monday, Dec. 9, at 11 a.m.. Located at 200 Consumer Square, the massive eatery will seat between 200 and 240 people, depending on the weather and the ability to utilize terrace seating. Ò ItÕ s going to be unlike anything youÕ ve ever experienced,Ó said Martti Matheson, owner of the Plattsburgh Buffalo Wild Wings. Ò YouÕ re going to be wowed.Ó The steel skeleton of the building went up this summer, and construction progressed rapidly throughout the fall. Matheson says they will be ready to go for the grand opening on the 9th. Ò ItÕ s got a stadium-like feel, like youÕ re at the game. ItÕ s all about wings, beer and sports,Ó said Matheson. Buffalo Wild Wings features wings with 16 different sauces and five dry rubs. Sandwiches, wraps, salads and other similar foods round out the menu. While Wild Wings has a sports bar feel, Matheson says they are very family friendly. Wild Wings will be hosting an invitation only fundraiser for Plattsburgh Youth Hockey on Saturday Dec. 7, and will be open to the public. on Monday Dec. 9.

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Livingoods re-opens at former Crickets location in Peru By Shawn Ryan

shawn@denpubs.com PERU Ñ Livingoods Restaurant is open for business, and work on an upcoming brew pub is pressing ahead rapidly. Since their soft opening last week, the restaurant has been packed with regulars of the former downtown business. Ò We were full with familiar faces Wednesday (Nov. 27) night. There are some people weÕ re not going to see as often, understandably so,Ó said co-owner Jess Ray. Ò WeÕ re hoping that, we know everybodyÕ s gonna come out here at least once. I hope the ones that come out here and see what we can offer now, and the vibe that weÕ re able to create here, will keep coming back.Ó Jess said that she and her husband Matt loved the time they spent in their downtown location, but the business needed to grow, and the space they were in simply wouldnÕ t allow for that

growth. They looked for another city location, but when the opportunity to move into the Bear Swamp Road location came up, it was a perfect fit for them. Ò We hit a ceiling where we were, and we really couldnÕ t do any more than what we did,Ó said Jess. Ò My husband likes to say if a business isnÕ t growing itÕ s dying.Ó The main place where they are planning on growing is to brew their own beer, and have a brew-pub along with the restaurant. Construction on the brewery will be starting this week, all the brewing equipment has been ordered, and Jess said they expect to be turning out beer in April. ItÕ s been a whirlwind of activity for the Rays since summer, closing one restaurant and opening another. Their new landlord closed on the building in July, and they were under renovation by August. Ò We do have an extremely dedicated and hard-working staff

here. I donÕ t know what we wouldÕ ve done; we did the move, we pulled it off within three to four weeks. The core group of our staff just stepped up, and we couldnÕ t have pulled it off without them. We just canÕ t thank them enough for helping us make it happen.Ó With more space, Livingoods can not only seat more people, but can now host parties as well. Shortly after opening they were booked through December for Christmas parties. For the Rays though, growing in size was only part of the reason they moved. The main reason was to open the brewery. Jess calls Matt an artist of the pallet, and says he has a special knack with beer. Ò He loves to cook, but heÕ s at his happiest when heÕ s wearing those brew boots and his Carhartts.Ó If all goes to plan, heÕ ll have the opportunity to don those boots by early spring.

Music veteran Terri Senecal Returns to Plattsburgh PLATTSBURGH Ð Plattsburgh native Terri Senecal returns to the North Country to share her experiences teaching and monitoring music programs at NCCCA Arts Center. These programs, scheduled on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, include monitoring services and private lessons to all ages. Her 32 year career in the music industry has taken her from working on Music Row in Nashville to successful music promotions, publishing, and distribution. As founder of her own record company, Rosebudd Records, she continues to keep busy producing, promoting, writing and recording. Her successes also include the commercial publication of several songs.

While in Nashville, Terri, who was then employed by local television station, found the opportunity to expand her contacts with some of Nashville’s finest artists to produce her own show called Ò The Nashville Spirit,Ó which featured artists from the Grand Old Opry stage and Contemporary Christian Markets. Today, Terri is one of musicÕ s most highly sought-after professionals in artist development and marketing. She currently manages an artist Trina Stone in Tampa, Florida. With her knowledge of the business, she has taught artists how to develop themselves in every aspectÉ from press kits, publicity, pictures, online radio and distribution, to building

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“Mood and Memory Clinic” opens in Plattsburgh By Shawn Ryan

shawn@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ After opening and operating the AlzheimerÕ s Disease Assistance Center at Plattsburgh State University for over two decades, Dr. Taher Zandi is moving into private practice. Zandi has opened the Ò Mood and Memory Clinic,Ó at 110 West Bay Plaza in Plattsburgh. Ò I will continue providing care for Alzheimer patients, assessment and evaluations, thatÕ s basically what I do,Ó said Zandi. Ò I set them up for assessment and testing, and they come here, and I will do all of these things within one session so that people who are traveling donÕ t have to keep coming back and forth.Ó He works with physicians to develop treatment plans for patients, and is a consultant for CVPH as well. Zandi opened the Assessment Center at Plattsburgh State in 1988. In his 25 years in practice, he has seen the understanding and treatment of AlzheimerÕ s and dementia change radically. Patients who used to be placed under the one umbrella of AlzheimerÕ s are now seen as having different conditions, with different causes and treatments. What he hopes to see as well in the future, is

a shift in the publicÕ s perception of the elderly. Ò The way I try to look at it is there is a reason for these people to be around. I think that culturally they are extremely important to make sure that information is passed on from generation to generation. They are the holders of the past. They are the wisdom of our society,Ó Zandi said. Along with the AlzheimerÕ s or dementia patient, Zandi offers counseling services for family members and care givers as well. An especially hard time that Zandi helps families deal with is the decision of whether or not to put a loved on in assisted living or a nursing home. He sees exciting trends in research developing over the next 10 years. While he doesnÕ t think a cure for AlzheimerÕ s is around the corner, he says that doctors are developing a better understanding of how to slow the progression of the disease. Ò I think down the road the quality of life for people with dementia is going to improve,Ó he said. The Mood and Memory Clinic can be reached at 534-1582. At right: Dr. Taher Zandi, at he new office at 110 West Bay Plaza, Plattsburgh. Photo by Shawn Ryan

Annual Chazy Central Holiday Concert to be held Dec. 8 CHAZY Ñ The annual Chazy Central Rural School music department holiday Concert will be held on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. in the school auditorium. The elementary chorus, junior high chorus, senior chorus, elementary band, concert band, wind ensemble and jazz band will present a varied program of holiday music. Participating students should be in their warm-up areas as directed by their teachers. Concert attire is black skirt/ white blouse for ladies, black pants, white shirt, and tie for the gentlemen. Students may accessorize their concert attire with holiday trimmings if they wish. The Chazy Central Rural School P.T.O. will be holding a reception after the concert. Band and chorus members are asked to bring a baked good, one per family, to share with others. Baked goods should be delivered to the cafeteria prior to warm-up time. The public is invited, free of charge.

The Chazy Central Rural School wind ensemble practicing for their upcoming Holiday Concert, which will be held Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. at the school auditorium. Photo provided

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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. Saturday Anticipated Mass 5:30 p.m. Sunday services 8 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 Masses (Ant) 4 p.m., 8 a.m. & 10 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: 518-8919287 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, 5:30 p.m. Sunday Mass, 10 a.m. Reconciliation announced special Saturday mornings 10 a.m. & by request. 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, 8:30 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, Thursday & Friday 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. 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 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday at 9 a.m.

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Plattsburgh’s popular Maui North in new hands By Shawn Ryan

shawn@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ After 30 years, Maui North in downtown Plattsburgh is under new ownership. After looking for some time for a business opportunity, Plattsburgh natives Kimberly Rowe-Manion and Dennis Manion heard of the possibility of buying Maui North. Ò To make it in the North Country you need to either be a professional, or you need to own a business. WeÕ re both from small business families, so we started looking at different businesses, and this is the one that sort of stuck,Ó said Rowe-Manion. It helped that the couple are lifelong skiers, and Rowe-Manion was a ski instructor for three years. She is also formerly a competitive cyclists, on road, off road and on the track. With 30 years in business, and a fiercely loyal customer base, Rowe-Manion isnÕ t planning any major changes. Right now the couple are focusing on getting up to speed with running the business. Ò ThereÕ s a lot of turning wheels. YouÕ re the HR person, you’re the financial person, you’re the buyer, youÕ re the janitor. We have awesome staff who help out with it,Ó she said. Along with being a store owner, and working at the Small Business Development Center at Plattsburgh State, Rowe-Manion is an active force with the grass-roots movement to rejuvenate downtown Plattsburgh in her spare time.

She launched the North Country Marketing Alliance, to try and tap into the 3.2 million Canadians who cross the border, but typically keep their shopping to the Route 3 corridor. She is also is a proponent of the idea of Ò shop local, shop small,Ó encouraging local shoppers to consider the downtown businesses in their shopping plans. Along with these initiatives, she sees a need for the city to pursue a larger, anchor type business to attract traffic to downtown. Ò I think if Plattsburgh had an economic development office, even if it was part time, just to pursue the grants that are out there. ThereÕ s so much money out there,Ó she said. She hopes too to see the areaÕ s greatest asset, the waterfront, developed some day in a way that would attract business to the downtown. She thinks a small boutique-type hotel downtown would help attract foot traffic and spin off businesses like restaurants to the area. With several efforts to revitalize downtown Plattsburgh currently under way and showing positive results, there is a new energy downtown. New people are coming in and bringing new ideas with them. People like Rowe-Manion are quietly at the forefront of the effort. Pictured at right: Kimberly Rowe-Manion stands in front of a rack of newly arrived skis at Maui North on Durkee Street in downtown Plattsburgh. Photo by Shawn Ryan

Births HARDY Ñ A son, Kade Kristopher, was born Nov. 11, 2013, to Nicole Manley and Kristopher Hardy. SMITH Ñ A son, Larenzo Richard, was born Nov. 11, 2013, to Lara Belzile and Larry Smith. FORRENCE Ñ A son, Mason Reilly, was born Nov. 11, 2013, to Leslie DesRocher and Seth Forrence. AYOTTE Ñ A daughter, Chloe Janel, was born Nov. 12, 2013, to Helen Seguin and Allen Ayotte II. LABRAKE Ñ A daughter, Adeline Gray, was born Nov. 12, 2013, to Heather Moffett and Kyle LaBrake. HARPER Ñ A daughter, Rozzalin DonnaLee, was born Nov. 12, 2013, to Kaylin and Roy Harper. DASHNAW Ñ A son, Jackson William, was born Nov. 13, 2013, to Jacqueline and Francis Dashnaw III. OWEN Ñ A daughter, Leigha Shea, was born Nov. 15, 2013, to April and Eric Owen. DUSO Ñ A son, Alexander Wayne, was born Nov. 15, 2013, to Britney Buskey and Jason Duso. ROY Ñ A son, Patrick Alexander, was born

Nov. 16, 2013, to Andrea and Robert Roy. KIROY Ñ A son, Fahlin Brooks, was born Nov. 18, 2013, to Brandy and Bradley Kiroy. OPARE-addo Ñ A daughter, Jazarah Trinity Oparebia, was born Nov. 18, 2013, to Katie Baker and Frederick Opare-addo. LAFOUNTAIN-MONETTE Ñ A daughter, Dylan Lily, was born Nov. 18, 2013, to Elyse Lafountain and Cory Monette. GARRANT Ñ A daughter, Madaline Ava Marie, was born Nov. 18, 2013, to Rachel Garrant. REED Ñ A son, DeAndre James, was born Nov. 18, 2013, to Emily Medeiros and Michael Reed. ESPOSITO Ñ A son, Mason Anthony, was born Nov. 19, 2013, to Melissa and Michael Esposito. ESPOSITO Ñ A son, Miles Joseph, was born Nov. 19, 2013, to Melissa and Michael Esposito. JACKSON Ñ A son, Damarco Cyril, was born Nov. 19, 2013, to Rebecca and Rashad Jackson. CROWNINGSHIELD Ñ A daughter, Aubrie Rae, was born Nov. 19, 2013, to Brittany Crowningshield. OLSEN Ñ A daughter, Isabella Eve, was born Nov. 20, 2013, to Brianna Olsen.

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Food pantries need our support

ocal food pantries Ñ and many of our neighbors Ñ need help. The holiday season is always a busy time for food pantries. The combination of yearend expenses, holiday pressures, the arrival of the heating season, the loss of seasonal jobs and other factors make for peak demand during December and January. While food pantries anticipate the increased demand, this holiday season brings never-beforeseen problems for food shelves. Cuts to the federal food stamp program took effect Nov. 1. Those cuts to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, widely known as food stamps, began with the sunset of higher benefits that were part of the 2009 federal stimulus package meant to help Americans through the recession. Those cuts mean more people are relying on local food banks. Ò We really noticed a difference when SNAP was cut,Ó Margaret Beuerlein, director if the Ticonderoga Food Pantry, said. Ò A lot of people depend on food stamps.Ó Contrary to common belief, many of those relying on food stamps are working people. In fact, nearly 30 percent of the adults receiving SNAP benefits have jobs. Also, food stamps benefits aren’t exactly big money. The average monthly SNAP benefit per person is $133.85, Ñ less than $1.50 per person, per meal. Ò People are really struggling to make ends meet,Ó Beuerlein said. Ò WeÕ re seeing more and more people who have jobs, the working poor. The cost of living has gotten greater than many incomes in our area. People canÕ t live on minimum wage.Ó The Ti Food Pantry has served an average of 100 families a month in 2013, but in October that number jumped to 178. Beuerlein expects it to grow further. Ò ThatÕ s families,Ó she stressed. Ò That doesnÕ t count the children. I donÕ t know how many actual people are being served at the food pantry. I know itÕ s more than ever before.Ó TiconderogaÕ s food shelf is not alone. According to the Hunger Action Network of New York State, 81 percent of the stateÕ s emergency food programs reported an increase in the number of individuals served in 2012, roughly one third of who were children. Ò Currently, 1 in 6 residents of New York State struggle with food hardship,Ó said Sharon M. Smith, executive director of the Food Bank Association of New York State,. Ò And in light of the recent Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program cuts, many more New Yorkers will need to turn to emergency feeding providers such as food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters served by the eight regional food banks throughout New York State.Ó The demand on food pantries could continue to grow. Deeper cuts to SNAP over the next decade are possible as negotiations about the federal farm bill wear on in Washington. The federal program is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The cuts to food stamps arenÕ t the only problem facing local food pantries. Food costs, including those to food pantries, are going up. The Moriah Food pantry, like most food shelves in the area, purchases food from the Northeast Regional Food Bank. Increased prices there mean less food for the Moriah food shelf. Sue Morse, director of the Moriah Food Pantry, said her agency is having trouble filling its shelves this holiday season. Ò IÕ m asking residents to donate non-perishable food items, hold food drives and make cash donations,Ó Morse said. Ò Moriah residents have always come through for the pantry in the past and we know we can count on their caring and generosity to help once again.Ó Gov. Andrew Cuomo has also recognized the problems facing food pantries. Ò With the combination of cuts to the federal SNAP program and an approaching winter season, it is more important than ever that New Yorkers support their local food bank,Ó Cuomo said. Ò New YorkÕ s food banks serve a variety of vulnerable populations across the state, including senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, and low income families Ñ many of whom have already been impacted by federal SNAP reductions. By purchasing a few extra items to donate when grocery shopping, we can all do our part to put food on the table of those in need this holiday season.Ó The good news is that North Country residents are a generous lot. Food drives are now planned in several communities. Help is on the way. LetÕ s hope everyone does their part. While food pantries are seldom in the news, they provide a crucial, year-round service. They deserve and need our support. Ñ

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ne of the joys in livviduals from the earlier generaing life to the fullest is tion valued and shared the trathe opportunity each dition. ItÕ s those stories passed year to renew and celebrate cerdown and shared that make tain traditions. Holiday preparathese events so very personal. tions, meals, decorations, music Giving and sharing are what and conversation serve to bring make these traditions so perfamily and friends together sonal and so valued. As the while strengthening the bond beyears pass we realize that what tween them. Some traditions are we were given, what was shared marked by certain events. Seawith us, is perhaps the greatest Dan Alexander sonal changes, sporting events, of gifts we have ever received. Thoughts from religious celebrations, parties The only thing that makes that Behind the Pressline and gatherings all serve to bring feeling even more prized is us together to cope with lifeÕ s ups when you can pass along the and down, providing joy and special meaning same joy to the next generation. to the connections we share. Each generation updates the tradition, adds Some traditions are ancient, passing from its own personal touches but in most cases generation to generation, renewed and passed retains the core warmth and love in the same down as valuable heirloom. Others may be manner that it was given. Technology and passing and while only short-lived, served to changing times play an important role in how mark a special time in oneÕ s life. we celebrate these traditions but itÕ s never Thanksgiving serves as an important kickbeen about the method of celebration. True traoff to many of the traditions important in our ditions have always been about the people and lives. We each have those that are unique and the ability to share experiences while passing very personal, but throughout your life they along the values we find so important. conjure special memories and warm thoughts So as we race through this short holiday of years gone by. Even when we suffer through season take time to cherish these annual tradisome unbearable portion or a meal gone bad tions that all too often come and go in the blink itÕ s the lasting memory that builds those of eye. Give thanks for the family and friends unique layers on the tradition that further enwith whom youÕ ve shared your traditions over riches the shared memory. the years. Realize that itÕ s your honor and reUnfortunately as time marches on so do sponsibility to pass along these traditions to some of the traditions that stood firm throughthe future generations. Know that these simple out the years. Traditions change as a result of traditions serve as the fabric of our democratic many factors. The passing of time, places and nation and nothing does more to strengthen people can affect those events over the years. that fabric than to share these valuable tradiIn some cases only then do we begin to appre- tions with pride, joy and love. ciate the value of those traditions and the effort All traditions, old and new are to be reput forth by those who made them special to spected as a celebration of the freedom we all you. enjoy in a country that is unlike any other. May There is an important lesson to certain tradithis season of traditions be memorable for you tions. The most important lesson is the ability and those with whom you share your precious to share your traditions with others, inviting memories. them into the unique experience that was once Dan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton new to you. While the tradition may evolve Publications. He may be reached at dan@denpubs. over time the ability to pass along from previcom. ous generations not only the importance of the tradition but the manner in which those indi-

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Style & Substance: Haunted by your first love

Dear style & substance, I feel haunted by my “first love”. Even though I broke up with him after 2 years, I can’t seem to find that sweet feeling with my new boyfriend. What is it about first love and can I ever get Ò thatÓ feeling again? First love is something to be reckoned with! So what is it about first love that you and we all seek to recreate? Prior to your first Ò fallÓ É romantic love had only been read of in books or seen in movies; so it is quite shattering to experience the emotional and physical aspects when we do fall in love. To take a healthy approach to this question; we believe that it is crucial to have experienced the unconditional love of family first and secondly, the love of self. These two loves are the foundation on which to build a mature love relationship. Part of first love, is that it helps to develop our self-love, especially if it happens during the teen and young adult years. It is during this intense, growing pain filled time that we are figuring out who we are and what is important to us in a relationship. If you have not experienced unconditional love and/or selflove (all is not lost), you can start with getting to know and accept yourself; physically, emotionally, spiritually and intellectually, all of your strengths and weaknesses. This can be a gentle process, if you reflect on it daily through awareness and acceptance. Continue to move toward unconditionally loving you for you. Arm yourself with a sense of humor and an assurance that most people, even the most confident, are working on and possibly struggling with self-love regularly. It is very personally a Ò meÓ process, not a Ò themÓ process. When seeking your next love, begin to change the focus of your question from Ò can I get that feeling again?Ó to Ò what do I need from a relationship to feel energized, loved and fulfilled?” Remind yourself of the qualities that first attracted you to your new boyfriend. In that process, also remind yourself of the reasons your “first love” and you are no longer together. Does your

North Countryman - 7 can return by clarifying what mature love is to you; welcoming openness and honesty and a willingness to connect. If you and your current boyfriend are to grow and have a life together; this mature and loving relationship should withstand the questions you ask and the answers you seek. Work toward “first love”….where there is enough caring to keep you strong and enough passion and play to keep and grow that sweet feeling of unforgettable love.

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current relationship bring you closer to self- assurance or selfdoubt? What qualities can you not live with and not live without? Reflecting on your first love is remembering your capacity to feel 100 % alive and to truly connect with another person. Use it now as a touchstone to continue to develop your best self. First love is a brand new experience of na• ve passion and playfulness and therefore gut wrenching when over. Love has been defined by poets, celebrated in song, and survived and triumphed over by most human beings. Love, especially first love, is lustful and energetic, and driven by intense desire and need. Remember, first love does not always make sense, so it is hard to pinpoint the highlights. Feeling alive; young and carefree are choices that you can still make with the right Ò playmateÓ . What you have now may be something closer to true, enduring love and that is contentment. Contentment is not boredom, it is stability, it is commitment, and it is lasting. You may find that adding some different aspects to define this relationship is what it needs to really come alive for you. If you feel you are missing the passion of a “first love” know that the “sweet feeling”

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Letters to the Editor

IP benefits region, Vermont To the North Countryman:

I find it interesting that the Cornwall Vermont selectboard wants to stop the pipeline of natural gas from reaching International Paper in Ticonderoga! Vermonters Ò say they just donÕ t see how their local economy benefits much from a pipeline that primarily serves a company across the lake in New York.Ó I say their local economy benefits greatly from IP’s employment of Vermonters at the plant and those who haul pulpwood to the mill! There are also the purchases of the pulpwood from landowners in Vermont! The same people who would have us believe they are saving the environment by stopping the pipeline are adding to pollution by objecting to cleaner burning natural gas for the Ti plant! I have no problem with someone being against the use of fracking to obtain gas or oil, but using this as a reason to stop the pipeline is ludicrous. Vermont Gas, the company trying to build the pipeline, is not fracking for the gas in Vermont and the product is coming from another country that allows it! Is it possible that some of the diesel and gas fuel used in vehicles and farm equipment in Vermont comes from fracked oil that is trucked or brought in by rail? There is also the possibility that home heating oil may come from the same source! This pipeline could also eventually serve the people of Ticonderoga who now rely on heating oil and wood to keep them warm during the winters. Natural gas is a proven cleaner fuel that cuts greenhouse emissions, which in turn is environmentally safer. If IP closed the Ti plant Vermont would lose millions of dollars and its economy would suffer! The Cornwall selectboard in a letter to the governor of Vermont stated that the pipeline was “a convenient and calculated ploy to benefit International Paper and Vermont Gas.Ó No mention was made of the people of Ti or anyone else who may benefit. If the people of Vermont are objecting to any damage done to the landscape along the length of the pipeline this is a moot point. Once laid the disturbed land will be put back as it was as is evidenced in countless pipelines laid across the countryside. The remark made by Cornwall selectboard member Bruce Hiland, Ò that if the pipeline is built he wants Vermont Gas and IP to cut his community in on more of the economic benefits” tells the

real story! ItÕ s money not the environment thatÕ s at issue! In the interest of a cleaner environment I believe Vermont Gas should use the courts and use the right of eminent domain if needed to get this needed pipeline completed. Stopping a cleaner burning, cheaper fuel is not environmentally sane and shows a selfish side to CornwallÕ s objections! Gary P. Guido Ticonderoga

Thank you to those who serve To the North Countryman:

As I finished the Thanksgiving meal, my wife and i prepared for our family, I couldnÕ t help noticing the empty plate that is placed on our table every year. This is to remember the members of our family who served in the armed forces of the Untied States of America both past and present. I thought about the men and women who are far away from their loved ones, with no possibility of personal contact other than an email and if they are lucky a phone call. I realized the only reason I was home safe and secure enjoying the bounty of our table was because of the sacrifices that were and are being made by Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and covert operatives around the world. With Christmas coming I know there are a lot of organizations around the country receiving donations from people. The vast majority of these organizations do some really great things for total strangers. If you have the means during these economically difficult times to donate anything, whether it be time or money, I would like to suggest two organizations. The American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). These two organizations support our troops and our veterans in a variety of ways. What could possibly be a better way of saying Ò thank youÓ for the freedoms we all enjoy today. Something as simple as a holiday card to a total stranger who is deployed is a great way of showing your appreciation. And it doesnÕ t cost much! In closing I wish I could shake the hand of every single person who served or is serving our country. I know thats not possible so all I can say is thank you and may god bless all of you. Harold Kelly Durham, New York

Summer camp donations To the North Countryman:

Many of you have called my office to inquire about a mailing from the New York State SheriffÕ s Association requesting a donation. This mailing concerned the Summer Camp and had my signature. I want to assure you that the above information is completely correct and that by your donations, the New York State SheriffÕ s Association is able to operate a summer camp for children who may not otherwise be able to attend a camp. The camp is located on Keuka Lake in the Finger Lake region, is run by highly qualified staff along with Sheriff’s Office personnel and best of all, is 100 percent free to the children. This only happens by way of your more than generous support. More information can be obtained at the website camp-iroquois.org. While this camp operates for the entire state, I am happy to say that Essex County has been able to send 8 children per year and they have all come back with smiles beyond belief! In the same vein, the Association will be soon doing a mailing to businesses around the state also looking for support. I can assure you that I would not put my signature on anything that carries even a hint of impropriety but if you have any doubts about this or any other fund raising contacts, please call before you send any funds. Again, I thank you for your support for both myself and the children who have taken advantage of this tremendous opportunity. Richard Cutting Essex County Sheriff

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Older and Wiser

s the Administrator of a senior citizen facility, it has been my privilege to be part of their lives every day. They have such a vast body of education and experience that it is an adventure to hear them recount their lives. Those that were ground breaking women, a woman that travelled to post-war Japan to open an American business and her counterparts in Japan said, Ò when is your boss coming,Ó expecting a man, one that never ended up arriving. Men who served in World War II in the Pacific Theatre or the European Theatre of operations reside at the facility. One elderly gentleman told me, Ò we all did our jobs and tried to stay alive.Ó Women whose husbands or brothers returned home from the war injured physically and or emotionally. One resident told how she was taking care of her brother who had been a prisoner of war in World War II and was in very poor shape when he returned home. She

told me that it took six months back home before he could sleep at night and any loud noise would send him running for cover. A few months after her brother returned, her husband arrived and he was even worse off. Though she faced an arduous task, she smiled as she recounted those days and you knew from her expression, that she knew that she had done something very important in restoring her brother and her husband to health. By Scot Hurlburt Many young people are unable to profit from the wisdom of older people either through separation through distance or their assumption that life was so different years ago that their advice might be irrelevant. For much of the existence of humans, they have relied heavily on the Ò eldersÓ or Ò wise peopleÓ among their own kind. In fact, we know that the accumulated wisdom of the elderly often spelled the difference between survival and death in manÕ s earliest times. The elders often helped teach the children, knew how to care for the sick and were the people that everyone turned to in a time of crisis. Psychologist Juan Pascual-Leone has coined the phrase Ò ultimate limit situations.Ó These situations are among

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the most taxing and consequential like aging, failure, oppression, loss, crushing poverty and risking death in war. Great wisdom can be harvested from these situations and the elderly have experienced more of these dilemmas than most young people. Many of the elderly can remember the leans times associated with economic depressions and economic recessions. WouldnÕ t they know how to navigate the current economic downturns given their experience with them before? Perhaps I have a romantic myopia that idealizes the elderly among us. I grew up without elderly relatives after moving to America having had a large extended family before. To this day I can remember my Aunts and Uncles and their colorful personalities and their kindnesses to me. One of the greatest wisdoms that I have learned from the many older folks that I have known is to relax and to not Ò make mountains out of molehillsÓ all the time. I know quite a number of people who are truly stressed out. They are on tight schedules, have little time for themselves or their loved ones or to just relax and have fun. If you talk to an older person they will tell you to be Ò eager to come to work and eager to go home.Ó In other words separate your work life from your home life and Ò donÕ t sweat the small stuff.Ó I still believe that experience is one of the greatest teachers. Remember all kids count. Reach the writer at Hurlburt@wildblue.net

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Your complete source of things to see and do in the North Country Friday, Dec. 6

PLATTSBURGH — Senior History Presentations of student’s independent research, Alumni Conference Room, Angell College Center, 101 Broad Street, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 564-5212. PLATTSBURGH — Disability Self Advocacy Support Group, North Country Center for Independence, 80 Sharon Ave, noon- 2 p.m. 563-9058. ELIZABETHTOWN — Advent Noontime Meditations, United Church of Christ, 7580 Court Street, 12:15 p.m. SARANAC LAKE — Sparkle Village Craft Show and Sale, Harrietstown Town Hall, 39 Main Street, 4- 8 p.m. $2. 891-1990.or email: katy@saranaclake.com. ELLENBURG — Turbo Kick class, Ellenburg Town Hall, 13 Brandy Brook Road, $7. 6- 6:45 p.m. PLATTSBURGH — The new documentary, Songs to Keep: Treasures of an Adirondack Folk Collector, will premiere on Mountain Lake PBS on Friday, December 6, at 9 pm in a live broadcast event. ELLENBURG — Zumba dance-fitness party, Ellenburg Town Hall, 13 Brandy Brook Road, $5. 6:45 - 7:30 p.m. PLATTSBURGH — The SUNY Plattsburgh Jazz Ensemble Winter Concert Herm Matlock, Mambo Combo and Shawn Parrotte, SUNY Plattsburgh, E. Glenn Giltz Auditorium, Hawkins Hall, 101 Broad Street, 7:30 p.m. PLATTSBURGH — The Schmooze performs at Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court Street, 10 p.m. $3-$5. PLATTSBURGH — Groovestick will perform, The Monopole, 17 Protection Ave, 10 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 7

SARANAC LAKE — Sparkle Village Craft Show and Sale, Harrietstown Town Hall, 39 Main Street, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $2. 891-1990 or email: katy@saranaclake.com. ESSEX — Saturday Therapuetic Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 10-11:15 a.m. $12. 963-4300. SARANAC LAKE — Book signing with Suzanne Langelier-Lebeda, illustrator of a new book, Green Golly and Her Golden Flute, Adirondack Artists Guild, 52 Main Street, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. PLATTSBURGH —Yarn Spinning Demonstration for First Weekends, Plattsburgh Yarn & Gifts at 16 Brinkerhoff Street, 2 p.m. as a part of the December First Weekends Events. 593-3647. WILMINGTON — Riverside Thrift Shop open Wednesdays and Saturdays, Adjacent to the Whiteface Community United Methodist Church, Route 86 and Haselton Road, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 946-2922. KEENE — Holiday Craft Bazaar and Scholastic Book Fair, Keene Central School, Market Street, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. LAKE PLACID —Author Signing with Vicki Addesso Dodd “A Moose In My Stable” Brian Heinz “The Coming of Winter in the Adirondacks”, The Bookstore Plus, Main Street, 3 - 5 p.m. www.thebookstoreplus.com, 523-2950. SARANAC LAKE — Clay Gingerbread House holiday family workshop with Artist Carol Vossler, BluSeed Studios, 24 Cedar Street, Two sessions of this class: 10 a.m. – noon, and a repeat afternoon session 1– 3p.m. $50 per family. 891-3799 or admin@bluseedstudios.org. PLATTSBURGH — Christmas Tea and Bazaar, noon- 3 p.m. Plattsburgh First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, corner of Brinkerhoff and Marian Streets. PLATTSBURGH — Figure Drawing Practice Group, North Country Cultural Center for the Arts, 23 Brinkerhoff Street, 10:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. $5-$10, 563-1604. PLATTSBURGH — Hot Neon Magic performs at Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court Street, 10 p.m. $3-$5. PLATTSBURGH — Trench Town Oddities will perform, The Monopole, 17 Protection Ave, 10 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 8

TUPPER LAKE — Tupper Lake High Peaks Opera will host the annual Tri-Lakes Community Sing of Handel’s Messiah, at Holy Name Catholic Church, 113 Main Street, 3 p.m. WEST CHAZY — 2nd Annual West Chazy Auxiliary Holly Jolly Christmas Party, JCEO Building/West Chazy Town Hall, 7734 Route 22. CHAZY — The annual Chazy Central Rural School Music Department Holiday Concert with Elementary Chorus, Junior High Chorus, Senior Chorus, Elementary Band, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band, school auditorium, 609 Old Route 191, 2 p.m. PLATTSBURGH — Soulful Christmas 2013 presented by SUNY Plattsburgh’s Gospel Choir, E. Glenn Giltz Auditorium, Hawkins Hall, 101 Broad Street, 4-6 p.m. $15 general and $8 for students. www.plattsburghstategospelchoir.org. LAKE PLACID — Wing Chun Kung Fu Classes, 462 Averyville Lane, 10-11 a.m. 524-1834 or email ipmanwingchunlp@gmail.com. CHAZY — Christmas Open House at the Chazy Public Library, 1329 Fisk Road, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 9

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

Tuesday, Dec. 10

PLATTSBURGH — Free Table Top Cooking by Shelly Pelkey and Thomas Mullen, North Country Center for Independence, 80 Sharon Ave, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 563-9058. PLATTSBURGH — Free 12-step Addiction Recovery Program every Tuesday night, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 26 Dennis Avenue, 5:30 - 6:30p.m. 561-1092. WILLSBORO — ”Flashback” performance, Champlain Valley Senior Community,10 Gilliland Lane, 2 p.m. (888) 963-1110. WILMINGTON —Senior Lunch program under the director Tiffany Thomas serves lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Adjacent to the Whiteface Community United Methodist Church, Route 86 and Haselton Road, 11:30 a.m. -2 p.m. PLATTSBURGH — Realistic Freestyle Self Defense, ROTA Gallery, 50 Margaret Street, 5:30 p.m. $15. 645-6960.

Wednesday, Dec. 11

LAKE PLACID — LPCA Green Market Wednesday & Farmers’ Market, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Drive, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 523-2512. www.LakePlacidFarmersMarket.com. WILMINGTON — Riverside Thrift Shop open Wednesdays and Saturdays, Adjacent to the Whiteface Community United Methodist Church, Route 86 and Haselton Road, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 946-2922. ELIZABETHTOWN — Al-Anon Family Group for families and friends of problem drinkers to meet at the Hand House, 8273 River Street, noon - 1p.m. PLATTSBURGH — Friends of Art Tea and Desserts, Joseph C. and Joan T. Burke Gallery, Myers Fine Arts Building. Tea to follow in the adjoining Winkel Sculpture Court. Cost: $18. RSVP by Friday, Dec. 6. Contact Connie Nephew, museum office secretary at 518-564-2474 or nephewcl@plattsburgh.edu. ESSEX — Wednesday Multi Level Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 5:30-6:45 p.m. $12. 963-4300. LAKE PLACID — Wing Chun Kung Fu youth classes for students age 12 and older, 462 Averyville Lane, 4:30 - 6 p.m. 524-1834 or email ipmanwingchunlp@ gmail.com.

PLATTSBURGH — Completely Stranded Stand Up Comedy performs at Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court Street, 8-10 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 12

ESSEX — Thursday Vinyasa/Flow Yoga, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 10-11:15 a.m. $12. 963-4300. PLATTSBURGH — Open Portrait Sessions every Thursday, North Country Cultural Center for the Arts, 23 Brinkerhoff Street, 10 a.m. - noon. $5-$10. 563-1604. WILMINGTON — Ecumenical Food Pantry is open in the Reuben Sanford Building on Thursdays, Adjacent to the Whiteface Community United Methodist Church, Route 86 and Haselton Road, 4-6 p.m. 946-2922. WILMINGTON —Senior Lunch program under the director Tiffany Thomas serves lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Adjacent to the Whiteface Community United Methodist Church, Route 86 and Haselton Road, 11:30 a.m. -2 p.m. PLATTSBURGH — Free Health Insurance Workshops hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, North Country Chamber, 7061 Route 9, noon. 563-1000. ESSEX — Kids’ Yoga Thursdays, Lake Champlain Yoga, 2310 Main Street, 4-5 p.m. $12. 963-4300. PLATTSBURGH — Realistic Freestyle Self Defense, ROTA Gallery, 50 Margaret Street, 5:30 p.m. $15. 645-6960. CHAZY — Holiday Music with Speedy & Alice, the Alice T. Miner Museum, 9618 Route 9, 7 p.m. 846-7336. CHAZY — Farm Transfer/Retirement Workshops Set for Farmers interested in transferring their farm to the next generation or another buyer, Miner Institute, 1034 Miner Farm Road, 962-4810 x409. WESTPORT — Baked Ham and Scalloped Potato Dinner, Westport Federated Church, Main Street, beings at 4:30 p.m. $9, $4 for kids. PLATTSBURGH — Rough Riders Jr. Rifle Team practice, Indoor Shooting Range located at the Plattsburgh Rod & Gun Club, 7450 Route 9 North, 6:30 p.m. Family membership $40 for the year, Students pay $5 a night to shoot. 298-7776. LAKE PLACID — Wing Chun Kung Fu Classes, 462 Averyville Lane, 4:30 - 6 p.m. 524-1834 or email ipmanwingchunlp@gmail.com. PLATTSBURGH — Still Life Painting practice group, North Country Cultural Center for the Arts, 23 Brinkerhoff Street, 6:30 - 8 p.m. $10. PLATTSBURGH — The Snacks will perform, The Monopole, 17 Protection Ave, 10 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 13

PLATTSBURGH — Disability Self Advocacy Support Group, North Country Center for Independence, 80 Sharon Ave, noon- 2 p.m. 563-9058. ELIZABETHTOWN — Advent Noontime Meditations, United Church of Christ, 7580 Court Street, 12:15 p.m. ELLENBURG — Zumba dance-fitness party, Ellenburg Town Hall, 13 Brandy Brook Road, $5. 6:45 - 7:30 p.m. SARANAC LAKE — “Live at BluStage” hosts New York City based Spuyten Duyvil’s Adirondacks debut in Saranac Lake on Friday December 13th ESSEX — Pleasant Valley Chorale Holiday program “Songs of the Shepherds,” Essex Community Church, Corner of NYS Route 22 and Main Street, 7:30 p.m. 8737319. CHAZY — The Heaviest Deer Contest weigh-in sponsored by The Chazy Rod and Gun Club, Weathercock Restaurant & Bar, 9688 Route 9, noon to 8 p.m. 8467990. ELLENBURG — Turbo Kick class, Ellenburg Town Hall, 13 Brandy Brook Road, $7. 6- 6:45 p.m. ELLENBURG — Zumba dance-fitness party, Ellenburg Town Hall, 13 Brandy Brook Road, $5. 6:45 - 7:30 p.m. PLATTSBURGH — Haewa & North Funktree will perform, The Monopole, 17 Protection Ave, 10 p.m.

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City Police look for missing man By Katherine Clark katherine@denpubs.com

PLATTSBURGH Ñ Plattsburgh City Police are searching for Joe Barcomb, 21, who has been missing since Nov. 23. According to BarcombÕ s father Wilfred Boudrieau, he last saw his son when he dropped him off at the Oak Street Halfway house on Saturday afternoon after a holiday dinner. Boudrieau said a friend later contacted the family to say Barcomb had checked himself out after being dropped off and didnÕ t return. When Barcomb still hadnÕ t been heard from, his family filed a missing persons report on Nov. 25. Boudrieau said his daughter had been contacted by a third party to say his son was fine and didn’t want to be found. Ò ItÕ s all hearsay and third party information, until I physically see Joe heÕ s still missing,Ó Boudrieau said. Sergeant Ken Parkinson said police are still trying to conJoe Barcomb tact the friend to validate that Barcomb is okay. BarcombÕ s mother, Kelly Bibeau, said her son has gone off for days at a time before but had always let someone know where he was by calling or sending a message through Facebook. Ò HeÕ s always gotten a hold of someone, I just donÕ t know, he was a good kid but now I just want to say kid what are you doing?Ó Bibeau said. Ò ItÕ s unlike Joey to not call.Ó Boudrieau said even if Barcomb Ò doesnÕ t want to be foundÓ as stated by a third party to his daughter, he hopes his son would end their worrying. Ò Please come home,Ó Boudrieau said. Anyone with information about BarcombÕ s whereabouts should contact the Plattsburgh City Police at 563-3411 or at BibeauÕ s house at 566-8190.

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Suspect arrested in pair of city fires By Shawn Ryan

shawn@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — Plattsburgh city police and fire department members, and members of the SUNY Plattsburgh police, were called to a car fire and a house fire, mere minutes apart in the early morning hours of Friday, Nov. 29. The first fire was reported at 3:52 a.m. It involved a vehicle parked at SUNY PlattsburghÕ s service compound on Sanborn Ave. The fire was investigated by SUNY Plattsburgh police, with the assistance of Plattsburgh City Police. While they were at the scene of that fire, city police were called to a second fire at 87 Lafayette Street, at 4:08 a.m. The second fire involved a residence. City police fought the fire with fire extinguishers until the Plattsburgh city fire department arrived and extinguished the fire, saving the residence. Both fires were determined to be suspicious in nature. Plattsburgh city police detectives were brought in to take over the investigation, along with SUNY police. After developing several leads, police arrested 17-year-old Bruce Bombard, of Halsey Court, Plattsburgh. According to a city police press release, Bombard was charged with Arson second degree, a B felony, arson third degree, a C felony, and two counts of criminal mischief second degree, which are D felonies. Bombard was arraigned in Plattsburgh City Court before Judge Mark Rogers on November 29. He was committed to the Clinton County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash bail or $100,000 bond.

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MLK Day of Service mini-grants available PLATTSBURGH Ñ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, Ò LifeÕ s most persistent and urgent question is: Ô What are you doing for others?Õ Ó Each year, Americans across the country answer that question by coming together on the King Holiday to serve their neighbors and communities. The MLK Day of Service is a part of Ò http://www.serve.gov/Ó United We Serve, the PresidentÕ s national call to service initiative. It calls for Americans from all walks of life to work together to provide solutions to the most pressing national problems. The North Country Regional Volunteer Center located at the United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. is remembering Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday Jan. 20, 2014) by promoting volunteerism throughout Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties. The North Country Regional Volunteer Center (NCRVC) is offering 10 mini-grants worth up to $300. The mini-grants will be awarded to non-profit agencies, organizations, and groups with the purpose of doing projects that use volunteers to complete the task at hand. There must be a clear benefit to the community at large, a non-profit organization, or a person affected by an adverse situation. It is important to note that one agency/group from each county will be awarded a mini-grant. If there is no application from one of the seven counties the award will be given to an agency in another county. The application to apply can be found at www.unitedwayadk.org, under the News Releases Tab, or call 518-563-0028, or email Kathy Snow (Kathy@unitedwayadk.org). The application deadline is Jan. 10, 2014.

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“Compliments of the Season” exhibit opens

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PLATTSBURGH Ñ Join the Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) on the opening day of its newest exhibit, Ò Compliments of the Season.Ó Seasonal artifacts from CCHAÕ s collection will be on display to celebrate the communityÕ s favorite winter pastimes, including leisure and recreational activities, clothing styles, Victorian postcards, traditional holiday decorations, rare winter photographs and much more. We would like to invite members of the community to participate in the exhibit with their own family memories and treasures. Commenting on the exhibit, Director, Melissa Peck states, Ò At the Museum, we are continually trying to develop exhibits that can relate to our community today. As winter dawns on the County, our Exhibits Committee, comprised of Geri Favreau, Helen Nerska, Julie Dowd, Roger Black and Luke Cyphers, thought it would be only

Primelink, Glens Falls National Bank, Urban Soles, along with the City of Plattsburgh for all of their support to make the tree lighting possible. Saturday, Dec. 7, from 1-3 p.m., First Weekends will collaborate with the Champlain Valley Transportation Museum to do a reading of the Polar Express. Rachelle Armstrong will be reading the treasured childrenÕ s book. There will be cookies and hot chocolate courtesy of Cardinal PR. Holiday portraits will also be available. Craft activities for children will also be available, as well as an old fashion train car where the hot chocolate and cookies will be served. “The team putting together first weekends is proud to end the year with the tree lighting as a new tradition to downtown Plattsburgh, and to work with the Champlain Valley Transportation Museum for a fun filled Saturday for children. We have accomplished so much this year and look forward to coming back next year better than the last,Ó said Leigh Simonette, vice president of First Weekends.

fitting to create an exhibit that can represent the wintertime traditions held with residents, both past and present.Ó Peck goes on to say, Ò It is important to remember the changes in the seasons and how they affect our community, traditions and history. This exhibit is intended to highlight the evolution and continuation of these traditions in the CountyÕ s history.Ó Association members can enjoy a sneak preview of the exhibit on Saturday, Dec. 7. The exhibit will be open to the public starting on Saturday, Dec. 14 through Saturday, Feb. 15. The Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, visit www. clintoncountyhistorical.org or call 518-561-0340. Museum admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, and $2 for students. Members enjoy free admission.

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Chazy looks to compete in D-II CHAZY Ñ The Chazy varsity boys basketball team is looking to get to the top of the North Basketball League Division II rankings and make some noise come sectional time. Ò This yearÕ s basketball team looks to be quick and powerful on both ends of the court,Ó head coach Cory Thompson said. Ò This team looks to once again be a sectional contender in the league and looks forward to playing in the new league format against some tough competition.Ó Returning are seniors Hayden Guay and Alec Lapierre. Newcomers to the team include senior Jack Genier; juniors Keagan OÕ Connor, Zach Brothers, Sam Provost, Gage Castine, Jordan Hemmingway and Donald Reynolds; and sophomore Austin Gravelle.

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Name No. Grade Hayden Guay 4 12 Alec Lapierre 25 12 Jack Genier 30 12 Keagan O’Connor 20 11 Sam Provost 33 11 Zach Brothers 40 11 Gage Castine 00 11 Jordan Hemmingway 23 11 Donald Reynolds 15 11 Austin Gravelle 22 10 Coach: Cory Thompson Assistant: Gaelan Trombley, Joe Fish

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Thursday, Jan. 2... v. Plattsburgh High Friday, Jan. 3... v. Saranac Monday, Jan. 6... v. Willsboro Wednesday, Jan. 8... at Beekmantown Friday, Jan. 10... at AuSable Valley Monday, Jan. 13... v. Moriah Wednesday, Jan. 15... bye Friday, Jan. 17... v. Peru Wednesday, Jan. 22... at Ticonderoga Friday, Jan. 24... at Plattsburgh High Saturday, Feb. 8... Sectionals at North Bowl

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CHAMPLAIN Ñ The Northeastern Clinton varsity girls basketball team will rely on a young, speedy roster of girls in the first season of the Northern Basketball League. Ò We have speed which will help us on press breaks offensively and should also help us on the defensive side of the ball,Ó Cougars head coach Frank Dumas said. Ò Our goal is to gain experience at the varsity level. We are a young team with a lot to learn at this level.Ó The Cougars have three seniors on the roster in Taylor Rabideau, Rachel Ariess and Christina Paola. Juniors include Kalie Sample, Aryana Kellison and Raychel Sylvester. Peyton Sample, Shaylyn Rowe and Emily Sample are three sophomores on the squad, which is rounded out by freshmen Sierra Gonyo and Kayla Carder. Ò Right now we are all pretty even and will have to watch to see who steps up as the season progresses,Ó Dumas said. Ò We need to learn

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Johnny Acorn

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tÕ s happened again. IÕ ve received another annual Ô love letterÕ from a virulent member of the antihunting community who has taken me to task for promoting a Ò sickening blood sport.Ó I guess sheÕ s right. IÕ ll admit it, I have stepped over the line, just as VermontÕ s Governor Peter Shumlin did when he took a six point buck on the opening day of VermontÕ s annual deer season. Reportedly, the governorÕ s buck weighed in at 186 pounds. I wish I could say the same, however my buck remains on the hoof and the season is nearly over. Humans canÕ t remove themselves from the natural way of things. By genetic design, we are to be predators, and try though we may, we simply canÕ t deny it. Did you ever wonder why little kids will try to throw a rock at a bird. They canÕ t explain why they do it or try to stop it. It just happens, I believe, because itÕ s part of our nature. I suppose I could always take up another sport, like basketball, or football, but it would probably be difficult to gather together enough 55-year-old athletes to play a game. Funny thing though, I know a lot of 50, 60 and 70-yearold hunters who continue to enjoy their sport. I can even name a few that continue to enjoy the hunt well into their 90Õ s. The challenge that hunting provides to humans is one of the finest ways to express our instinctual nature. There simply arenÕ t a lot of other active sports that provide such a wonderful opportunity for longevity. Hunting is a great source of exercise. It not only burns calories, it helps to keep you fit. Depending on the method, the weather and the amount of time spent afield, you can literally burn off thousands of calories in a dayÕ s hunt. IÕ ll drop 15 to 20 pounds during the average hunting season. Even sitting on watch, you burn calories shivering. Hunting is a life sport which is accomplished with the death of an animal. However, it doesnÕ t always work that way. Most hunters spend far more time hunting, than they do harvesting. On average, I spend nearly a monthÕ s time walking the woods during the hunting season. In 30 plus years of hunting, IÕ d guess IÕ ve spent less than 30 seconds of total shooting time combined. ItÕ s been estimated an adult white-tailed deer consumes approximately 5-7 lb of food per day. It would seem that it would require a lot of munching, but the deer never seem to stay still for very long. In fact, the average whitetail hunter has less than seven seconds total time from the first sight of a deer to the culmination of the hunting experience, which is about the time it takes a reader to finish the following paragraph. Within that seven second time frame, he must identify the deer has a set of antlers, target the vital zone and make sure there arenÕ t any other hunters in the background. This process is often achieved in a driving rain, or while battling a wind borne snow delivered in temperatures that reach to 20 below. ItÕ s all part of our game, and there arenÕ t any referees to call time out. But we wouldnÕ t want it any other way. No two hunting days are ever the same, because conditions constantly change, and whitetails react to those changes in different ways.

Don’t answer that phone The law has been on the books for years, and many hunters are aware that two-way radios canÕ t be used to give the location of a game animal for the purpose of taking such animal. However, the law also prohibits the use of any other Ò electronic communication device,Ó which includes that Ô damn cell phoneÕ which has likely spooked more than a few deer this year. And for those nimble-fingered hunters, who believe a text is not the same as a call, youÕ d be wrong. Tipping over a deer, which you only realized due to the tip in your ear is not considered a Ò fair chaseÕ Õ harvest. I know some will disagree with such a statement, but many years later as you recount that hunt, there will always be a lingering Ô what ifÕ when you stare at that big rack on the wall.

Fling that sling, and other common mistakes It happened many ears ago, but I remember it like it occurred yesterday. I was walking out of the woods with my deer rifle slung over my shoulder. I hadn’t really given up on the hunt, I was simply too lazy to carry the gun in my hands. As I made my way through a thick patch of small pines, I jumped a real Ò racker.Ó It was only a few feet away, but by the time my gun was unslung it was gone, disappeared into the thick cover. That is when I learned to always carry my gun. I believe slings have probably saved more deer than all of the out of whack sights and scopes combined. When hunting deer, be on the hunt all the time. Too often hunters are unprepared to take a shot as they enter or exit the woods, which is often the best time of day. DonÕ t be in a hurry to get to your vehicle or back to camp, take it slow and continue to hunt hard If you stay with the hunt and concentrate, it will dramatically improve your odds of getting a shot; rather than watching a white flag bounce off into the distant forest.

Game harvest reporting period extended Hunters now have 7 days to report their harvest of deer, bear or turkey. Successful hunters of deer, bear, and turkey are required to report their harvest through the DECÕ s online reporting system or by calling 1-866-GAME-RPT (1866-426-3778). The information you can provide will only make the hunting better In the past, hunters were required to report within 48 hours of their harvest. As a measure to increase flexibility for hunters to comply with the reporting requirement, particularly for hunters who hunt in remote areas that lack cell phone coverage or internet access or both, DEC has extended the reporting deadline to within 7 days of taking the animal. Ò The man who goes afoot, prepared to camp anywhere and in any weather, is the most independent fellow on earth. Ò Horace Kephart, Camping and Woodcraft, 1917 Joe Hackett is a guide and sportsman residing in Ray Brook. Contact him at brookside18@adelphia.net.

Tick tock Hunters, especially those traveling the woods and fields of the Champlain basin should take extra cautions to protect from ticks this season. IÕ ve already received more calls, letters and emails on this topic this year than at any other point in my career. Tuck pant legs into your socks or cinch them with a rubber band or wear high top rubber boots. Avoid sitting on the bare ground whenever possible, especially in grassy areas. Look for a log to sit on, or use a strap on seat that attaches to a tree. Take the time to shake out your hunting clothes when you return home, and be sure to inspect for ticks. DonÕ t take it lightly, Lyme disease is no joke, and it can easily be contracted around here.

Jason Morgan of Willsboro recently took this nice, 217 pound, 10 point buck while hunting with his relatives in the High Peaks Region. Now that’s a healthy lifestyle!

he acorns, beechnuts, berries and fruits of many of our trees and bushes are mature and ready for picking. All of these are really seeds; some just have fancier packaging, like the apples, pears and acorns. The bright colors help aid birds and other animals to see them. Along with the colors, the nutritious meal is the plantÕ s way of making sure the seeds get eaten or carried away for the survival of that plant species. Birds and animals eat the seeds and they get deposited elsewhere in the By Rich Redman droppings. Squirrels and chipmunks all collect seeds and bury them or hide them for winter food sources. This helps spread the seeds throughout the area, where many may grow into trees, if conditions are right. Its natureÕ s way to get seeds transported throughout the planet. In some cases the seeds can just sit idle and wait. They are dormant until there is a disturbance, which creates the right ecological atmosphere for them to grow in. A fire may burn off surface organic matter which exposes mineral soil; a medium where some species prefer. A wind storm can topple trees which expose the ground to sunlight, which activates those dormant seeds to start growing. This starts the ecological plant race to see who gets the sun and who gets shaded out and dies. Some seeds have built in Velcro so they stick to your dogÕ s hair or your coat and get carried to another site. I have a collection on one of my orange sweatshirts that seems to be a sticky seed magnet. I donÕ t have the patience to pick each seed off, so I wear the shirt and deal with it. Who cares? My existence doesnÕ t depend on fashion! These acorns, berries and other fruits and sticky things all contain the seeds for the next generation of plants. A plantÕ s goal is to grow and reproduce. NatureÕ s marketing campaign seems to work. Plants are everywhere. As a soul who likes to manage the woods and fields, I have carried pockets full of acorns, seeds and fruits home in my coats, pants and empty coffee cups for years. Now I carry zip lock bags to collect seeds in. The mud room and kitchen table all have seen my daily collections and have been used to sort out the numerous seeds collected that day. Maybe thatÕ s why my hunting score is low. I am spending my time observing trees, the forest, streams and wetlands and wandering through the woods, taking my gun for a walk, always wanting to know what is on the other side of that hill before me! Once I have my collection together, I plant the seeds in 4 by 8 nursery boxes to get them started. A mix of compost and sand works great for a seedbed. The following spring or summer, if they are large enough, I transplant them. I may need to wait a second year to allow them to get large enough and establish a sound root system, before moving them to their final home. I have collected walnuts, acorns for oak trees, high bush cranberry, winterberries, wild raisins and numerous other seeds to get my wildlife planting. Wild apples crushed and then the mess spread out in a planting box works great. In time small wild apple trees grow if you weed out the bed. I thought I was the only nut who collected nuts, but I found a similar character who shares the passion. Every once in a while you meet that someone who does something extra to give back to wildlife. Such a man lives in our area. He wishes to remain anonymous and I respect his desire for the lack of fame. I will call him Johnny Acorn! For 20 years now, this 83 year old, seasoned outdoorsman has collected five gallon buckets of oak acorns in the fall. Then while on hikes and hunting excursions throughout the Adirondacks, with his red and black checkered hunting coat pockets filled to the wool flaps, he would plant acorns in openings and isolated spots to help provide a source of wildlife food for the future. He has planted white and red oak acorns for two decades now and his offspring of oaks grow throughout the area. I took a tour with the man and he showed me his work of art; his PicassoÕ s of the smooth and woody bark tree world. Red, white and swamp oak plantings growing in thickets of pine and maple. With the memory of a young man, he was able to show me some of the first oaks that started from his acorn plantings. Many are now 3 or 4 inches in diameter at breast height; slow growers because of poor soils and because they were deliberately planted in the shade of white pines, hopefully protected from the mouths of hungry deer. This passion started when he saw the beech trees dying off years ago. He knew the wildlife needed the nuts for food, so he took on the chore of assisting Mother Nature. Sometimes he would transplant oak seedlings, but mostly just planted acorns. With a sharp stick in hand he would walk along and just poke a hole into the earth and drop in an acorn, step it in with his hunting boot and walk on. Survival was in the hands of Mother Earth and God now. The whitetails have had their share of JohnnyÕ s trees. We saw numerous ones that were browsed heavily, with a shape more like a bush than a tree. He has lost many to over browsing, but continued planting each and every year. Eventually some out grew the mouths of the deer and are now tall enough to survive. He told me: Ò plant as many as you can, wherever you can; the good ones are the ones that grow; nature will sort it all outÓ . As we drove home from the tour, he told me he wonÕ t be around long enough to see what happens to his trees. Over the years he has lost many, but many more oaks will survive to live long after Johnny Acorn is gone. This manÕ s oak tree legacy will remain. I will never forget where his trees are located. When my friend Johnny is gone, he now knows, I will take care of them for him and carry on the Johnny Acorn tradition.

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EARN $20K MONTH Giving Away Free Beverage Samples!! Call NOW For Complimentary 7" Tablet: 714-388-6147

WESTAFF SERVICES We'll find the perfect employee and make you the hero! Office /Clerical, Light Industrial Professional/Technical Managerial Call today 518-566-6061

ADOPTIONS

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ADOPT - The stork didn't call. We hope you will. Loving family of 3 looking to adopt another little miracle. Contact Robin and Neil: 866303-0668, www.rnladopt.info

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ARE YOU pregnant? Considering adoption? A childless, caring and loving, married couple seeks to adopt. Will be HANDS-ON mom/ devoted dad. Financial security and emotional stability. Expenses paid. Text/Call. Diane & Adam. 1800-790-5260.

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WILLSBORO, NY 3bdrm, 2 bath Cape, newer house, nice lot, $750/mo.+ utilities & deposit. 802-377-5300

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HELP WANTED LOCAL

11/22/2013 $27,000 11,22,2013 $55,000 11/25/2013 $40,000 11/25/2013 $75,000 11/25/2013 $112,000 11/25/2013 $37,000 11/26/2013 $83,000 11/26/2013 $40,000 11/26/2013 $112,500 11/26/2013 $123,000 11/26/2013 $70,000 11/26/2013 $78,020 11/26/2013 $650,000 11/27/2013 $95,500 11/27/2013 $55,000 11/27/2013 $108,100

Seller Gerald & Norma Menard Andrew & Stephanie Lomanto Amy Marie Schwartz Thomas & Rosemary Maglienti Daniel & Nancy Hobbs Jason & Jeremy Renadette Stacy & Winema Baker Henry & Loucinda LaFountain Shawn Cheney, Henry & Loucinda LaFountain Dustin & Robin Sears Sharon LaFave, Deanna Pratt, Colleen Bernard Rosemary Ducharme Larry Moore II Judith Ann Polowy, Gregory Heming

Patrick McGill, Ida LaFave Carol McLean William $ Donna Spellman Jennifer Liberty Robert & Nancy Rose Gill Ouellette Christen Cardina Garrand Development Corp Knight Leasing LLC Lisa Bovee Jennifer bailey

AIRLINE CAREERS begin here Get trained as FAA certified Aviation Technician. Housing and Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM 866-453-6204

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PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOPTION? You choose from families nationwide. LIVING EXPENSES PAID. Abby's One True Gift Adoptions. 866-413-6292, 24/7 Void/Illinois/New Mexico/Indiana

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Clinton County Real Estate Transactions Date Filed Amount 11/21/2013 $21,000 11/21/2013 $11,000 11/21/2013 $122,000 11/21/2013 $180,000 11/22/2013 $5,000 11/22/2013 $120,000 11/22/2013 $130,000 11/22/2013 $31,000 11/22/2013 $9,000

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Buyer Jeffrey Rock Amy Schwartz Birju & Vinubhai Patel Goodfellas Oainting & Real Estate Willard Bulriss Joseph & Sharon Martucci Jason Renedette Gaetan St. Amant Rejean Begin

Location Beekmantown Plattsburgh Chazy City of Plattsburgh Beekmantown City of Plattsburgh Plattsburgh Clinton Clinton

Stacy & Winema Baker Rufus Rabideau, Peggy McNeil, Mark Rabideau Robert & Carla Matthews Tara Brdicko Wayne & Sue Carter Scott St.Clair Cathy Smith Charles Anderson, Cynthia Burns Dannemora Wood LLC John & Nancy Alix Marcy Ouellette Robert Reil Bill McBride Chevrolet Inc Jennifer Monette Shauna Perry Derrick & Lee Ann Labombard

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DIVORCE $450* NO FAULT or Regular Divorce. Covers children, property, etc. Only One Signature Required! *Excludes govt. fees. 1-800-522-6000 Ext. 100. Baylor &Associates, Inc. Est. 1977

FOR SALE CLARINET, VIOLIN, FLUTE, TRUMPET, Amplifier, Fender Guitar $75 each. Upright Bass, Cello, Saxophone, French Horn, Drums $189 each. Others 4-sale 1-516377-7907 FOR SALE Countertop Convection oven new $100; Baby Stroller $50; Gracco Pack N Play $50. Please call 518-643-2226. FOR SALE, PREDATOR HUNTING BLIND by Realtree 60inx60inx66in height. New $69 asking $35 call 518-643-9391 MINT CONDITION PC GAMES For Sale: The Sims 2, University, Nightlife and Pets expansions. $50 for set, obo. Will sell separately. Call 518-643-9391. TWO TOOL BOXES full of Snapon Craftsman Tools $2500 OBO Call 518-728-7978 or Email pparksfamily@gmail.com WELL PUMP Gould, 1 HP, 4 months old, $500.00. 518-5760012

FURNITURE QUEEN PILLOWTOP Mattress Set, New in Plastic, $150.00. 518-534-8444.

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$$$ VIAGRA/CIALIS. 40 100mg/20MG Pills + 4 FREE only $99. Save $500! 1-888-7968878 CASH PAID UP TO $25/BOX for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! 1 DAY PAYMENT & PREPAID shipping. BEST PRICES, FRIENDLY STAFF! Call 1-888-389-0593. www.Cash4DiabeticSupplies.com IF YOU USED THE BLOOD THINNER PRADAXA and suffered internal bleeding,hemorrhaging, required hospitalization or a loved one died while taking Pradaxa betweenOctober 2010 and the Present. You may be entitled to compensation. Call AttorneyCharles H. Johnson. 1-800-5355727 VIAGRA 100MG and CIALIS 20mg! 50 Pills $99.00 FREE Shipping! 100% guaranteed. CALL NOW! 1-866-312-6061 VIAGRA 100MG OR CIALIS 20mg. Generic. 40 tabs + 10 FREE! All for $99 including Shipping. Discreet, Fast Shipping. 888-836-0780 or MetroMeds.net

LOST & FOUND

$200 REWARD offered for information on 2 missing rifles from a home in Mineville. Missing are: 30 -06 Rifle & Mosberg 12 Gauge Shotgun. We are not looking to prosecute, just looking for the guns to be returned. 518-9427706 REWARD $200 - Man's gold wedding ring lost in the Ticonderoga area on November 20th. If found, please call 518-543-6811.

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. BUYING EVERYTHING! FURS, Coins, Gold, Antiques, Watches, Silver, Art, Diamonds."The Jewelers Jeweler Jack" 1-917-696-2024 By Appointment. Lic-Bonded. CASH PAID- up to $28/Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. 1-DAY PAYMENT. 1-800371-1136 WANTED OLD Glass Telephone Pole Insulators. Call Phil 518-8914521

WANTED ALL MOTORCYCLES, before 1980, Running or not. $Top CASH$ PAID! 1-315-5698094

SINGLE-FAMILY HOME

WANTS TO PURCHASE minerals and other oil & gas interests. Send details P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co 80201

$29,000 REMODELED 2 bdrm, .3 acre, Rte. 9, Front Street, Keeseville, NY. Live in or a P/E Ratio of 5 to 1 investment. 518-3356904.

ACCESSORIES

TOP CASH FOR CARS, Any Car/ Truck, Running or Not. Call for INSTANT offer: 1-800-454-6951

DOG CONTAINMENT PEN - 4 panels w/door, 10'tall x 6' long. Galv. steel., 8x8'pressure treated wood frame for it to sit on once pen is re-assembled, 7 yrs. old. purchased from FE Hart Co., replacement cost $650, will sell for $300 OBO. Call 802-524-6275 9AM-9PM.

FARM LIVESTOCK PIGLETS FOR SALE, $50.00. 518 -963-4018

LAND CRANBERRY LAKE 90 Acre Hunting Camp, 8 cabins, well, septic, off grid, solar power generator, on ATV/snowmobile trail, 1/2 acre pond, wood & propane heat, 55 miles from Lake Placid, one mile off Route 3. $155,000. 518-359-9859

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ALTONA, NY 3 BR/2 BA, Single Family Home, bulit in 1994, Perfect entertainment home, peaceful country setting 15 minutes from Plattsburgh. Large deck, 28' pool, patio with built in gas grill, 2 car garage with workshop. A MUST SEE $105,000 518-570-0896

14 SECTIONS OF 8’ Pressured treated boat docking w/ latter, adjustable hight stands, excellent condition, Also 12x14 Floating Raft w/latter. 518-563-3799 or 518-563-4499 Leave Message.

BIG HUNTING LODGE: House, 8 acres adjoins 538 acre Deer Creek Forest. Bass ponds, fruit woods, $99,900. www.LandFirstNY.com 1-888-683 -2626.

16’ CENTER CONSOLE FIBERGLASS SCOUT BOAT, 50hp & 6hp Yamaha motors, Humming chart & depth plotter, trailer & cover. $10,500. 518-4834466

MORRISONVILLE 4 BR/2.5 BA, Single Family Home, 1,920 square feet, bulit in 1998, Colonial Cape, attached 2 car garage, gas fireplace, finished basement, large fenced in backyard with above ground swimming pool on corner lot. Located in Morrisonville in the Saranac School District. Great Family Neighborhood. $229,500 Call 518-726-0828 Dfirenut@gmail.com

16’ HOBIE CATAMARAN parts, hulls, masts, booms, decks, rudders, rigging, $500 takes all. 518 -561-0528

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.

BOATS

1967 17’ HERMAN Cat Boat ready for restoration, inlcudes trailer, $2500. 518-561-0528 1968 LAUNCH Dyer 20’ Glamour Girl, Atomic 4 inboard engine, 30HP, very good condition. Safe, reliable, spacious, ideal camp boat. Reasonable offers considered. Located in Essex, NY. 802503-5452 1977 156 GLASTRON Boat with 70 HP Johnson motor, with trailer, excellent condition. $2500. 518359-8605

FISHER SNOW PLOW 7' 6" Minute Mount 2, used 2 winters, $3500 Negotiable. 518-524-0582 or 518643-5244

1980 18 1/2 FT. Century Cuddy Cabin, 120 HP I/O, trailer, GPS depth finder, down rigger, plus. $2400 OBO. 518-963-8220 or 518 -569-0118

SNOW TIRES Hakkapelita snow tires 195/65/R15 non studded 14K on 60 K tires. Great shape, good tread. $200 for all 4. 524 4328

2001 SUPRA SANTERA low hrs., mint cond., great ski wake board boat, beautiful trailer included, $19,500. 518-891-5811

AUTO DONATION

2005 WHITEHALL SPIRIT rowing/sailboat. Classic boat, rare find. Must sell! Asking $4500 OBO. 845-868-7711

DONATE YOUR CAR to Veterans Today! Help those in need! Your vehicle donation will help US Troops and support our Veterans! 100% tax deductible Fast Free pickup! 1-800-263-4713

BOATS

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•MY PUBLIC NOTICES• 2007 STINGRAY BOAT 25' Stingray Criuser, only 29 hours, LIKE NEW, sleeps 4, has bathroom, microwave, fridge, table, includes trailer, stored inside every winter. (518) 570-0896 $49,000 BOAT FOR SALE 1984 Cobia 17' bowrider, 115HP Evenrude outboard (newer), 2002 Karavan trailer, runs but needs some work. $1,500. 518-576-4255

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GEORGIA'S DREAM LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 8/28/2013. Office in Clinton Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 142, Churubusco, NY 12923. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. NCM-11/2-12/7/20136TC-53931 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF STONE MILK HAULING, LLC (PURSUANT TO SECTION 203 OF THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW) NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that the Articles of Organization of Stone Milk Hauling, LLC (the “Company”) were filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York on October 1, 2013. The Company is being formed for any lawful business purpose and shall have all the powers set forth in Section 202(a) - 202(q) of the New York Limited Liability Company Law. The office of the Company is to be located in the County of Clinton, State of New York, with offices located at 762 State Route 3, Plattsburgh, New York 12901. The Secretary of State has been designated as the agent of the Company upon who process against the Company may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the Company served upon such Secretary of State is: 206 West Bay Plaza,

Plattsburgh, New York 12901. NCM-11/2-12/7/20136TC-53942 ----------------------------ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF A.D. THORNTON MECHANICAL, LLC Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law FIRST: The name of the limited liability company is: A.D. T H O R N T O N MECHANICAL, LLC SECOND: The county, within this state, in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is CLINTON. THIRD: T h e Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: ANIAS D. THORNTON 141 BLAIR ROAD MOO-

ERS, NY 12958 FOURTH:The limited liability company designates the following as its registered agent upon whom process against it may be served within the State of New York is: ANIAS D. THORNTON 141 BLAIR ROAD MOOERS, NY 12958 FIFTH: The limited liability company is to be managed by: ONE OR MORE MEMBERS. SIXTH: The existence of the limited liability company shall begin upon filing of these Articles of Organization with the Department of State. SEVENTH: The latest date on which the limited liability company is to dissolve is DECEMBER 31, 2110. I certify that I have read the above statements, I am authorized to sign this Articles of Organization, that the above statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and that my signature typed below

constitutes my signature. DAVID C. BURAN, ORGANIZER 78 SEVERANCE GREEN, SUITE 106 COLCHESTER, VT 05446 N C M - 1 1 / 9 12/14/2013-6TC53957 ----------------------------M A R - L E E S SEAFOOD, LLC authority filed with NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 10/7/13. Office location: Clinton Co. LLC formed in Massachusetts (MA) on 4/27/10. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC C/O General Counsel 10 N Front ST New Bedford, MA 02740. Principal address in MA: 10 N Front ST New Bedford, MA 02740. Arts. Of Org. filed with MA Secy. of State 1 Ashburton Pl. Boston, MA 02108. Purpose: any lawful activity. N C M - 1 1 / 1 6 12/21/2013-6TC-

53979 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY SPM Maintenance & Remodeling, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Department of State on 08-29-2013 in Clinton County. The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at 5366 Peru Street, Plattsburgh Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose NC-11/16-12/21/20136TC-53988 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC): Name: Clark’s Landing LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/30/2013. 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 Clark’s Landing LLC, 121 Bridge Street, Plattsburgh, 12901. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. Latest date which LLC is to dissolve: No specific date. N C M - 1 1 / 2 3 12/28/2013-6TC53998 ----------------------------PILON TRANSPORT COMPANY, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 05-10-06. Office in Clinton Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 410 Ratta Rd., Chazy, NY 12921. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. N C M - 1 1 / 2 3 12/28/2013-6TC54097 -----------------------------

WOOD WORKS CHAZY LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/13/13. Office in Clinton Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Rodger Bodine, 349 Trombly Ln, Chazy, NY 12921. Purpose: General. NCM-12/7-1/11/20146TC-52171 ----------------------------BRIDGE SIDE PROPERTIES, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/22/13. Office in Clinton Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 122 Cooper Dr., Plattsburgh, NY 12901, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. NCM-12/7-1/11/20146TC-52174 -----------------------------

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2000 DODGE INTREPID Silver/Gray 160,000 kms, Good condition. Well taken care of. Brand new studed snow tires, new brakes and struts, and remote car starter. $2,200 rmatott@besttile.com Call: (518) 570-1415 Email: rmatott@besttile.com 2006 MINI COOPER, 5 spd, 2 dr. New tires, brakes & exhaust. Dual sunroof, leather interior, excellent condition. Comes w/warranty if wanted. $8500 OBO. Call: (518) 524-6709

BUCKET TRUCK FOR SALE 1987 International 1900 Single Axle, with Steel Out-Riggers on the rear near back wheels. Truck has DT466 Diesel engine with 132,000 miles, in very good condition. A one man bucket, will reach 50' high. Bucket also equipted with winch and picking point from both booms. Truck licensed, and ready to drive or work. Asking $7,500 or Trade. Owner: Don Thew- 518-6438434 802 Bear Swamp Road, Peru, NY 12972 or Thew802@verizon.net

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2010 HONDA STATELINE 1500 Miles, Black, Factory Custom Cruiser, 312 CC $7,800 518-5698170 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

REC. VEHICLES 2002 COACHMAN MIRADA self contained, 24,840 miles, clean & runs great, Asking $16,800. 518846-7337

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