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Hornbeck Olympians honored with parade appointment at standstill By Matt Bosley matt@denpubs.com ALBANY — Gov. David Paterson’s nomination of Peter Hornbeck to the Adirondack Park Agency Board will most likely not make it out of committee. According to State Sen. Elizabeth Little (RQueensbury), senators serving on the Senate Finance Committee indicated March 3 that Hornbeck’s nomination will not be moved because there are not enough votes in support of it, and the governor ’s office has been advised as such. “We were told yesterday that there were, at most, 14 votes in support of the nomination,” said Dan Mac Entee, spokesman for Little. “The committee consists of 32 senators, so a vote would fall short of the amount needed to advance it to the Senate floor for consideration by the full body.” Paterson had nominated Hornbeck, a canoe builder and environmentalist from Olmstedville, for the seat held by Lake Placid businessman Arthur Lussi, who remains on the board even though his term expired June 30. In a March 4 press release, Little said many of her colleagues, both Republican and Democrat, have shared her concern over the ethical issues Hornbeck’s nomination posed. “This appointment raised a lot of concern locally and many North Country elected, political, business and civic leaders made that known to senators on both sides of the aisle,” said Little. Hornbeck is a member of Protect the Adirondacks!, an environmental organization that filed a lawsuit against the Adirondack Park Agency in January for its decision not to classify Lows Lake as Wilderness. The group has also opposed development projects in the park, namely the proposed resort at Big Tupper Ski Area. “A clear and compelling argument was made that Peter ’s affiliation as a member of the board of directors of an environmental group that had just sued the APA was not the right fit,” Little said. “It presented a conflict of interest.” Little led opposition to Hornbeck’s appointment in the Environmental Conservation Committee, which ultimately approved his nomination Feb. 22 despite concerns from many committee members. The committee’s chair, Antoine Thompson (D-Buffalo) said Paterson had called repeatedly in an attempt to expedite Hornbeck’s appointment. Jason Koppel, chief of staff to Senate Finance Committee Chairman Carl Kruger, said last week that Paterson’s choice of Hornbeck is undergoing an in-depth review following the conflict of interest claims. Koppel stressed the appointment is still under review and not officially defeated. He also noted that finance has hundreds of appointments on its docket and the approval process is backlogged several months. On Tuesday, finance approved 24
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Local U.S. Olympic Team competitors from the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver headlined a parade through the streets of Saranac Lake March 5. Pictured are (L to R): Haley Johnson, Chris Mazdzer, Peter Frenette, Mark Grimmette, Bill Demong, John Napier, and Tim Burke. Not pictured: Emily Sweeney and Ashley Caldwell. Photo by George Earl
By George Earl george@denpubs.com SARANAC LAKE — This tiny village seemed like the center of the world March 5 when 10 local Olympic athletes gathered on the corner of Broadway and Olive Street during a cloudless afternoon. After greeting throngs of reporters, friends, neighbors, former school teachers and fans of all ages, Nordic combined gold
and silver medalist Billy Demong led the other US Olympic Team members aboard a glittering red chariot — the centerpiece of a parade along the narrow, pockmarked street. Local Boy Scouts and the SLHS Marching Band led the way from Broadway to Main Street followed by students from local schools, ORDA’s Junior Bobsled Program and the Dewey Mountain Youth Ski League, among others.
The sidewalks, storefronts and balconies along Broadway and Main Street were filled with spectators ringing cowbells, waving signs and American flags in support of their favorite athletes. As the first U.S. Nordic athlete to win an Olympic gold medal, Demong, of Vermontville, was the focal point of the ceremony. But all the athletes were given heartfelt homage, including biathlon World Cup
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Argument for Moriah Shock laid out By Matt Bosley matt@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — An extensive report on the economic impact of Moriah Shock Correctional Facility portrays Essex County as an depressed area dependent on its presence and details just how much more there is to lose if the prison is closed. The Essex County Moriah Shock Task Force, comprised of local officials and department heads, prepared the 23-page report and hand-delivered it to state officials in Albany March 2. County Manager Dan Palmer drafted much of its content. “We feel we can demonstrate that this closure has an impact that goes beyond the Town of Moriah or the County of Essex, and that ultimately this will prove to have a negative impact on the state,” Palmer wrote in the report.
Hard Numbers The report cites, among other things, an analysis by SUNY Plattsburgh Economics professor Colin Read. The Essex County Board of Supervisors recently approved a contingency expenditure of $3,800 for Read to compile his study. Read, who holds a Ph.D. in Economics, used software called IMPLAN 3.0 to estimate how much the facility pumps into the local economy through purchases and labor income, as well as how much those suppliers and employees spend their money
locally. Through his analysis, Read determined, in addition to the 102 non-education personnel employed within the facility, there are the equivalent of 41 full-time local jobs dependent on its operation. Those 143 jobs take in total earnings of nearly $8 million each year, explained Read; roughly 1.2 percent of the county’s total labor income. Losing those jobs would cause the unemployment rate to jump from 10.3 percent to 11.1 percent, said Read. In turn, he estimates home values to decrease by $23 million county-wide. The overall loss of jobs and property value would mean a $3.4 million loss of state and local tax revenue and $2.2 million loss of federal tax revenue. “These total tax revenue losses totaling $5,570,953 rivals the $6,910,698 budget for the Moriah Shock Treatment facility,” wrote Read. Read also calculated that Moriah Shock inmates provided the equivalent of 47.1 full-time jobs through 94,136 hours community service in 2009. At the average salary received by groundskeepers in the North Country, that equates to $1.2 million worth of labor annually. More than one-third of those hours were spent doing work for the state Department of Environmental Conservation, the report states, and Moriah Shock crews are the “front line labor crews” for clean-up and recovery from many natural disasters in the
region during the past 15 years. “The state will have to supplement the lost labor in some fashion within their departmental budgets,” Palmer argued.
Already Struggling “We believe we can support our contention that it is unreasonable for the State to expect we can absorb this in addition to our normal hardships associated with life in the Adirondacks,” wrote Palmer. Citing the 2009 Adirondack Park Regional Assessment Project, the report highlights the region’s dependency on correctional services. That study determined non-education government-sector jobs account for more than 30 percent of all employment in most of the Adirondacks and about 4 percent of the region’s population resides in a prison. The report also notes how Essex County’s median income is $43,132 per year; 23.91 percent below the statewide average of $53,448. Palmer pointed out how 30 percent of the county’s population are receiving some sort of assistance through Social Services. “All of us understand shared sacrifice,” Palmer stated, “but when 38,857 residents are asked to carry the load for the benefit of those within the state who live outside the park, then it is no longer shared sacrifice, but rather unreasonably assigned burden.”
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Bus routes expanding, connecting Charlie’s Inn By Matt Bosley
denpubs@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — “Crossing Communities” is the nickname given to Essex County Transportation’s public bus routes, but they will soon be crossing county lines as well. Starting in March, bus routes operated by Essex County will link with buses in both Clinton and Franklin counties at locations in Keeseville and Ray Brook. The Champlain North Route, which currently makes stops between Elizabethtown, Willsboro and Wadhams, will soon be extended to Keeseville. “I’m hoping to have that up and running by [March] 15,” said Essex County Transportation Coordinator Nancy Dougal. The twice daily stops in Keeseville will link with buses operated by Clinton County Public Transportation, effectively extending the route between Elizabethtown and Plattsburgh.
Also by March 15, the Mountain Valley Shuttle, a free Essex County bus that runs between AuSable Forks and Lake Placid, will make stops at the Federal Correctional facility in Ray Brook twice daily, roughly at the same time Franklin County busses arrive there. Riders can take the Franklin County Adirondack Route bus from Ray Brook north to Malone and points in between. Another Franklin County bus, the southern route, makes stops at the Lake Placid Olympic Center in between stops in Saranac Lake and Tupper Lake. Dougal said ridership on Essex County’s bus system contiues to grow steadily, just as it has since its establishment three years ago. All three of the routes combined are averaging nearly 50 riders per day. “The hardest part is getting people on the bus,” said Dougal. “Once their first trip is completed, 90 percent continue to ride.” Offering the new routes will help many people in previously unserved
communities get to doctor ’s appointments, said Dougal. Issues with Keeseville residents getting to the Smith House Health Center in Willsboro were a major motivator for extending service further north, she said. “Franklin County is a lot like us,” Dougal added. “They have a lot of low income people and have to move them around to doctor ’s appointments.” Now, Essex County residents along the Mountain Valley Shuttle route will find it easier to get to appointments at Adirondack Medical Center. For up-to-date schedules for Essex County Public Transportation, contact their one-call center at 1-800-914-9266 or visit www.co.essex.ny.us/CrossingCommunities.asp. Franklin County Public Transportation can be reached at 481-1598 or 1-800-397-8686, and Clinton County Public Transportation information is available by calling 5611452 or visiting www.clintoncountypublictransit.com.
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Hornbeck From page 1 appointments, some dating back as far as April 2009. Hornbeck’s rejection would allow Lussi to remain in his seat until he or another nominee is approved. Little, together with many other local leaders, has been calling for his reappointment. “As I’ve said before, Art Lussi has done a good job in the one term he has served as an APA commissioner and a second term is something I’m confident many people would support,” Little said. WNBZ’s Jon Alexander contributed to this report
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SARANAC LAKE — Investigator John D. Miner will present “Identity Theft” Thursday, March 18, in the Cantwell Community Room at the Saranac Lake Free Library, beginning at noon. Miner joined the State Police in 1986 after studying psychology at SUNY Plattsburgh. In 2006, having served in uniform patrol as a field training officer and in commercial vehicle enforcement, communications and human resources, Miner was appointed to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Work in this field has included cases concerning child pornography, online enticement, human trafficking, identity theft and other crimes related to computers and the internet. Miner will offer information on what identity theft is and how information is obtained. He will also speak about warning signs, how to protect yourself and what to do if your identity is stolen. Bring a lunch; enjoy dessert and coffee provided by the library’s Hospitality Committee. For more information, call 891-4190. This program is free and open to the public.
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Olympians From page 1 leader and Olympic biathlete Tim Burke, of Paul Smiths; ski jumper Peter Frenette; lugers Chris Mazdzer and Emily Sweeney, all from Saranac Lake; biathletes Haley Johnson and Lowell Bailey; free-style aerialist Ashley Caldwell; luger Mark Grimmette, and bobsledder John Napier, all from Lake Placid. Many onlookers were proud to see an Olympic ceremony take place in Saranac Lake. “It’s excellent for our village,” said Saranac Lake resident Bob Colby. “It’s nice to have this spirit here.” Ted Blazer, president of the Olympic Regional Development Authority, said he was thrilled to be a part of the celebration. He pointed out that ORDA and the Saranac Lake Woman’s Civic Chamber organized the event. “It’s great to see our communities come together,” Blazer said. For a region that boasts of strong communities and environmental attributes, this homecoming was extremely gratifying for many community members. “It gives you a kingly feeling to see how [the athletes] have matured and accomplished their goals, said Don Evans of Peru, who taught seventh grade Spanish to Mazdzer. “I remember when Chris told the class he was a luger and no one in the class knew what it was. That’s certainly not the case today.” As the parade came to an end at the Harrietstown Town Hall, the cheering and excitement coalesced into a chant for the USA. Somebody in the crowd shouted “hip, hip hooray” and Demong lit an Olympic-style torch on the town hall steps. The crowd then followed Demong and the other athletes into the town hall auditorium where the celebration continued. “What a proud day not only to be an American, but to be from the North Country,” shouted state Assemblywoman Teresa Sayward in front of a packed auditorium. “This group of athletes represents some of the best role models our children could ever have.” Several other state and local politicians also took the stage to praise the athletes and shower them with plaques, full sized American flags, and other symbolic items in a show of the community’s appreciation for their achievements. But it was the speech given by Demong near the end of the event that simultaneously captured the mood of the crowd and the gaze of about 100 youngsters seated on the floor in the front of the auditorium. “If there's one thing I truly hope comes out of this medal, I hope more kids get out and try these sports that we love to do here in the North Country,” Demong said. “I hope these medals go into the collective consciousness of these little ones and that someday this will be thought of as the beginning of Nordic domination in the United States.” Demong also addressed the whole audience saying, “This is the only room where people can say, ‘boy, do you remember when Billy did that stupid thing,’ but everyone in this room helped me get here. I hope you all feel like you were a part of it, because you were.” After the ceremony, with the streets still blocked, pedestrians continued to gather together, loosely connected by a lingering vibe of energy and pride. Though lower in the sky, the sun was still bright, the bars and café were bustling and a street vendor served up some local fare: firehouse dogs and Michigans. The potential for greatness in these 10 athletes brought the North Country together and, for a moment, Saranac Lake was truly able to shine.
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hroughout the United States, there is a growing trend in community gardening. Simply put, a community garden is a piece of land gardened by a group of people. These gardens are as diverse as the imagination. While food production is central to many community and allotment gardens, not all have vegetables as a main focus. Many gardens have several different planting elements, and combine plots with such projects as small orchards, herbs and butterfly gardens. The structure of a community garden can be as diverse as the plants grown in the garden. Some gardens are tended to as a whole by a dedicated group of community members. If food is grown in a garden managed in this style, the food is typically divided among the gardeners, given to local food shelves, or sold at a local market. Other gardens are divided into clear plots assigned to individuals. These types of gardens are known as allotment gardens. Typically any fruit, vegetables, herbs or flowers grown in allotment style gardens belong to the individual tending that allotment, though they are often encouraged to donate some of that food back to the community. Besides increasing the food security of a community, these
gardens help foster a sense of community, educate people of all ages about the natural environment, and studies have shown they even decrease crime and vandalism. Another common theme all successful community gardens share is structure. Some are organized in a top-down fashion by local government. Others are grassroots organizations run by notfor-profit organizations. Currently, there are several established community gardens in our area. In Clinton County, the Plattsburgh Community Garden is in its second year. Along with allotment style gardening, there will be a teaching garden where novice gardeners can learn how to grow their own food. This garden will be taught by Cooperative Extension Staff and Master Gardener volunteers. In Essex County, community gardens are either under way or being planned in Keene, Lake Placid, Westport and Saranac Lake. Anne Lenox Barlow is the horticulture educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension in Clinton County. CCE offices may be reached in Clinton County at 561-7450; Essex County, 962-4810; and Franklin County, 483-7403. E-mail your questions to askMG@cornell.edu.
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any people do not have the cash flow to stock up the way you do. The economy has really hurt the budget of the average family and they are no longer able to shop the way they used to (such as taking advantage of the sales and buying extra). Do you have any tips for us? I do use coupons but would like to take better advantage of my buying power. I just don’t really know how.” I particularly liked this letter from a reader. It encompasses the way many people feel when they first start using coupons. It’s a common misconception I spend a lot to stock up on quantities of the items that I buy each week. My weekly grocery bill for our family of five averages between $40 and $60 post-coupons. But for that money, I’m typically buying around $100 worth of groceries. Supermarkets operate on a 12-week pricing cycle, so stocking up on the things we need when the prices of these items hit their low point during this period makes sense. When you know the items you buy are at their lowest prices just one time during that cycle, buying them only when the price hits that low saves us a lot of money, even without using coupons. Let’s take juice, for example. At my store, a bottle of grape juice can range in price from $1.99 to $3.99. Clearly, I want to buy the juice when it’s at its low price. If my family drinks one bottle of grape juice a week, I’ll need 12 bottles to get through the next 12-week cycle. While it’s true the initial expense of buying that juice all at once requires more than one might choose to budget just for juice in one week, consider the savings in buying it at that low. A typical juice price cycle over six weeks at my store may look like this: Week 1: $1.99; Week 2: $2.29; Week 3: $2.79; Week 4: $2.99; Week 5: $3.29; and Week 6: $3.79. If I purchased one bottle a week over this 6-week span, I’d spend $17.14. But, if I bought six bottles the week it was at its lowest point, on sale for $1.99, I’d spend a total of just $11.94. That’s more than $5 saved in just six weeks’ time, without even considering coupons. Of course, I want to use my coupons at that low point, thus lowering my out-of-pocket cost even more. If you shop cycle lows for everything you buy, you’re definitely buying multiples of items when the prices are low. Remember, though, you will not buy that item again until it goes on sale weeks from now. So, while I might spend a large percentage of my budget on juice in a particular week, I
won’t buy juice again at all until it’s on sale at a low price some time down the road. If you followed me around the grocery store, you’d see I fill my shopping cart with an eclectic mix of items. It rarely contains all of the staples you might notice in other people’s carts, because aside from fresh produce and dairy I shop strictly for items that are at their cycle lows that particular week. I usually By Jill Cataldo have what looks like an unusual quantity of the same item in my cart, because I’m stocking up! I will of course use all the coupons I have for those items as I purchase them at the low price. But even if I don’t have coupons for all of them, as with our juice example above, I know I won’t be able to purchase these items at this low price again for almost three months, so I buy what I anticipate needing. This is a different way of shopping, it’s true, but the strategy balances out budget-wise when you consider what you’re NOT buying each week. Typically, when you’re starting out, it takes you 12 weeks to go through your first cycle, where you start to notice and learn the price highs and lows for the items you commonly buy. Those first 12 weeks are going to be a little more expensive, because you’re also going to have to buy the things your household needs as you build your stockpile. If you’re out of laundry detergent, you’ll buy it because you need it, regardless of the price. But a few weeks later, the price may hit a cycle low, and it will be time to stock up for the next time you need it. Then, the next time you need laundry detergent you’ll “shop at home,” because you have extra on-hand you purchased when the price was at its low. And after that first 12 weeks, your home stockpile will include all of the basics you use frequently ... and that you will no longer be paying high prices for!
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ore and more Americans are walking away from rampant consumerism, rife with all the attendant affectations accordant with acquiring more and more things. This change is being spearheaded by America’s baby boomers. According to Harvard Business School researcher John Quelch, this new consumer could be called the “simplifier.” They are well off but do not want to be tied down by a big house, expensive cars and possessions that take up space, time and money. Simplifiers present a significant challenge to marketers that have historically convinced people to increase their worth and increase their possessions. Simplifiers want to collect experiences and not possessions. They want to give these experiences to others, too, rather than objects. A growing body of research suggests that most people gain more lasting benefits from experiences than from acquiring objects. Everyone can remember vacations or trips, meeting new people and experiencing a new place. Take a look at a photo album to refresh your memory. How many pictures do you have of your new microwave, kitchen range, car or sofa? You may recall many wonderful memories for the time you took a scuba diving lesson or rode horse back on a beach. What are your memories of your new couch or car? Quite simply, we don’t become bored with our memories of new experiences. Sooner or later that new car or truck is an old car or truck and, let’s face it, the
thrill is definitely gone. The experiences do not have to be elaborate or expensive. In fact several inexpensive experiences are among the most remarkable. Camping has been identified in a number of studies as among the most memorable experiences that children have in childhood. A University of Minnesota study found that children that have one or more meal with their parents every day By Scot Hurlburt are much less at risk across a variety of risk categories. A special dinner with all hands involved can be a wonderful bonding experience. For those that can afford it traveling is a wonderful experience and educational to boot. The next time you are tempted to buy another thing or another object, consider how much you and your family might benefit from a new experience instead. Remember, all kids count.
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SARANAC LAKE — Members of the Nursing program at North Country Community College will hold a fundraiser Saturday, March 13, 7:30-10 p.m. at Saranac Village at Will Rogers. Musical entertainment will be provided by NCCC Nursing Director Michael Shepard, The Dust Bunnies, and Big Slyde. Appetizers and desserts will be provided along with a wine bar. Free 15-minute chair massages will be provided by the NCCC massage club. A silent auction will feature items donated from local community artisans, residents and businesses. Tickets are $10 and children younger than 10 may attend for free. Proceeds from the event will support the traditional pinning ceremony for graduates of NCCC’s Nursing program.
ELIZABETHTOWN — Each year the Hospice Foundation of America presents a nationally recognized distance learning program, live via satellite and webcast, to more than 125,000 people in 2,000 communities. For more than a decade, this annual educational program has been instrumental in educating health care professionals and families on issues affecting endof-life care. The program provides an opportunity for a wide variety of professionals – including doctors, nurses, funeral directors, psychologists, educators, social workers and bereavement counselors – to share and exchange ideas and obtain continuing education credits. This year, HFA’s 17th Annual National Bereavement Teleconference focuses on “Cancer and End-of-Life Care.” The teleconference will address care options related to cancer diagnoses, as well as loss and grief reactions for patients, families and professional care-givers. The teleconference will also examine psychosocial aspects of cancer, pain management, and ethical issues related to the disease. Moderated by Frank Sesno, Director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at The George Washington University, the program will be broadcast Wednesday, March 24, 2010 from 1:30-4 p.m. ET. Local viewing will be possible at Elizabethtown Community Hospital. While there is no charge for the Teleconference, advance registration is required. Contact High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care at 546-9850 for registration materials.
AARP offering safe driving course TUPPER LAKE — There will be an Adult Safe Driving Course at the Adirondack Adult Center, 179 Demars Boulevard, March 18 and 19. The course will run from 1-5 p.m. both days. The course is conducted by AARP, but is open to adult drivers of all ages. Drivers must attend both days to complete the course and receive a reduction of insurance and points. Please bring driver ’s license, and pencil or pen. The cost is $12 for AARP members (must show membership card) and $14 for nonmembers. The class is limited to 35 and pre-registration is required. To pre-register, call the Adirondack Adult Center at 359-9070.
ADK presentation highlights wildflowers LAKE PLACID — The Adirondack Mountain Club will host the next presentation in their Saturday Evening Lecture Series, entitled “Mountain Wildflowers” Saturday, March 20, 8 p.m. at their High Peaks Information Center at Heart Lake. The presentation is free and open to the public. Frank Lescinsky has traveled in mountain environments throughout the world. For this presentation he will combine his travels into mountains with photographs of the diverse and beautiful wildflowers he has encountered, both here in the Adirondacks and throughout the world. For more information about ADK programs, directions or questions about membership, call 523-3441 or visit www.adk.org.
DEC announces Falconry Apprentice Exam ALBANY — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced that the examination for individuals seeking a falconry apprentice license has been scheduled for Friday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to noon at DEC Regional offices across the state. Applications for this free, written examination are available from DEC. The deadline for applying to take the exam is April 2, 2010. Falconry has a rich history and tradition, promoted primarily through the efforts of dedicated enthusiasts. In New York State, the practice is continued by over 200 licensed falconers. Falconry is a demanding sport which requires a significant commitment in time and effort. The novice must be prepared to accept the responsibility that is part of falconry. All applicants will be sent a letter of confirmation with a list of locations around the state where the test will be given April 16. The cost of a two-year falconry license is $20. To qualify for the DEC Apprentice Falconry License, applicants must be at least 14 years old, possess a valid New York small-game hunting license and maintain DEC-approved facilities for housing the raptors. Apprentices are limited to possessing one bird, either an American kestrel (a falcon also known as a "sparrow hawk") or a red-tailed hawk. After two years as an apprentice, a falconer may qualify for a general license. Master falconers must have a minimum of seven years experience. For more information about the falconry license visit www.dec.ny.gov/permits/28632.html.
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Weekends offer excitement at The Wild Center TUPPER LAKE — The Wild Center ’s Winter Wildays continues on Saturday, March 20th, 2010. With activities from now until the end of March there is a schedule guaranteed to keep everyone in the family entertained, enlightened and warm during these long winter months. On Saturday, March 20, 1 p.m., explore home composting! Composting is a great way to significantly reduce the amount of trash you and your family send to the landfill each month, creates an amazing soil amendment, and best of all is easy. Join Anne Lenox Barlow, horticulture educator at Cornell Cooperative Extension Clinton County to learn the many ways to compost. Topics will include creating and maintaining compost piles, outdoor compost tumblers, vermiculture, Bokashi, and indoor composting units. On Sunday, March 21, Family Art and Nature day begins at 1 p.m. Bring the entire family and explore this week’s theme, Maple Sugaring. Learn where this tradition started and meet a Sugar Maple. After returning inside, participants can create their own baskets similar to those that Native Americans would have used to carry syrup. Snowshoes will be provided. As always, there are hikes on free snowshoes, animal encounters, movies and great food offerings. Winter Wildays are free for members or with paid admission. For additional information on The Wild Center, visit www.wildcenter.org or call 359-7800.
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WESTPORT — The Arts Council for the Northern Adirondacks is pleased to announce the recipients of the Strategic Opportunity Stipend Grant Round 2 for opportunities in March 2010 through June 2010. The SOS Grant is designed to help individual artists of all disciplines take advantage of unique opportunities that will significantly benefit their work or career development. Literary, media, visual, music and theatre artists may request support ranging from $100 to $600 for specific, forthcoming opportunities that are distinct from work in progress. Deadlines are in January, May and September each year, there is no waiting period for artists to reapply if they have received funding previously. The Arts Council for the Northern Adirondacks administers the S.O.S. grant in the counties of Essex, Franklin, Clinton, Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence and Hamilton. The recipients for round two of January 2010 are as follows: Matthew J. Burnett, Franklin County; Robin M. Caudell, Clinton County; Rose Chancler, Essex County; Sharon H.J. Cheng, St. Lawrence County; Jane Lammers, St. Lawrence County; Kimberly A. LeClaire, Clinton County; Stephen Longmire, Essex County; and Brook Noble, Essex County. For more information about the SOS Program in these counties, please call Athena Roth at the Arts Council for the Northern Adirondacks, 962-8778 or send an e-mail to grants@artsnorth.org.
LAKE PLACID — The Adirondack Community Trust is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the Dr. U. R. Plante Medical Scholarship Fund. The Dr. U. R. Plante Scholarship gives out an annual $10,000 scholarship for a student attending medical school who has lived in either the Adirondack Park or Essex, Clinton, Hamilton, Franklin, or St. Lawrence Counties for at least two years. Candidates must have the following qualifications in order to be eligible for this scholarship: The student must be accepted by an accredited Medical School in either the United States or Canada and studying for an MD. The candidate must also be willing to return to one of the aforementioned counties to practice for at least two years, or be willing to practice for two years in a remote part of the U.S. or another country where doctors are needed. The application deadline is April 12. For applications or more information on the Dr. U. R. Plante Medical Scholarship Fund, contact Scholarship Coordinator Andrea Grout at the Adirondack Community Trust 523-9904 or download an application at www.GenerousAct.org.
ALBANY — The College of Saint Rose has announced that the following local residents are among 790 students named to the Dean's List for the fall 2009 semester: Juliet Barney of Lake Placid, Jessica Foti of Tupper Lake, and Douglas Racette of Saranac Lake. Full-time students who complete a minimum of 12 credit hours and achieve a semester grade-point average of at least 3.5 with no grades of D, F, Incomplete or Pass/Fail are eligible for inclusion on the Dean's List.
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Benefit Dinner for Strack Family March 14 LAKE PLACID — A benefit dinner will be held for the family of Alex and Amanda Strack Sunday, March 14, from 4-7 p.m., at Lake Placid Elementary School, 318 Old Military Road. Alex and Amanda Strack and their family are dealing with a prolonged medical illness. The cost of the dinner is $8 for adults and $5 for children 10 and younger. Take-outs and delivery in Lake Placid will also be available by calling 637-2534 the evening of the event. For more information, call 52333918 3640.
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Thursday, March 11-Saturday, March 13 CLINTONVILLE — AuSable Valley Players production of “Anything Goes,” AuSable Valley Central School, 1490 State Route 9N, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10. 834-2800, ext. 500.
Friday, March 12 Clinton-Essex-Franklin Librar y Bookmobile stops: Bright Beginnings, 62 Northern Ave., Plattsburgh, 1-1:30 p.m.; Pine Harbour, 15 New Hampshire Road, 1:35-2 p.m.; Lake Forest, Plattsburgh, 2:05-3 p.m.; South Acres Mobile Home Park, 16 Sonya Way, Plattsburgh, 3:304 p.m. MOOERS FORKS — Clothing rummage sale, St. Ann’s Center, 24 Town Hall Road, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sponsored by Mooers K of C Auxiliary to benefit Mooers Food Pantry. ROUSES POINT — Fish fry, American Legion Post 912, 29 Pratt St., 5 p.m. $8. PLATTSBURGH — Open Family Swim, Wellness Center at PARC, 295 New York Road, 7-9 p.m. $2. 562-6860. JAY — Redhaired Strangers performs, Amos and Julia Ward Theatre, corner of routes 9N and 86, 7 p.m. CHAZY — Half & Half Lecture Series with Elaine Ostry and Charles Simpson, Alice T. Miner Museum, 9618 Route 9, 7 p.m. 846-7336 for reservations. WILLSBORO — Champlain Valley Film Society showing of “The Cove,” Willsboro Central School, Farrell Lane, 7:30 p.m. Adults $5, children younger than 18 $2. PERU — Peru High School Jazz Band performance, Peru Community Church Fellowship Center, 13 Elm St., 7:30 p.m. $8 adults, $5 seniors and students, $20 family. LAKE PLACID — Winter Film Series: The Cove, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Drive, 7:30 p.m. Admission $6. 523-2512 or www.lakeplacidarts.org. PLATTSBURGH — Commander Cody Band performs, Gilligan’s Getaway, 7160 State Route 9, 8 p.m. 566-8050.
Saturday, March 13-Sunday, March 14 ALTONA — Altona Sportsman’s Show, Rainbow Wedding and Banquet Hall, Gold Room, 47 Devils Den Road, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday.
Saturday, March 13 MOOERS FORKS — Clothing rummage sale, St. Ann’s Center, 24 Town Hall Road, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sponsored by Mooers K of C Auxiliary to benefit Mooers Food Pantry. WESTPORT — Car wash, Westport Fire Department, 38 Champlain Ave., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Weather permitting. CHAZY — Story hour featuring Ken Burger, Chazy Public Library, 9633 State Route 9, 10 a.m. LAKE PLACID — Jan Brett Easter Egg Party, The Bookstore Plus, 2491 Main St., 10 a.m. 523-2950. PAUL SMITHS — Adirondack Park Institute Friends Walk, Paul Smiths Visitor Interpretive Center, 8023 State Route 30, 10 a.m. Informal walk, ski or snowshoe on the Paul Smiths VIC trail system. 3273000. AUSABLE FORKS — Story time for children ages 3-7, Au Sable Forks Free Library, 9 Church Lane, 10:30 a.m. 647-5596. SARANAC LAKE — Tween/teen poetry writing workshops, Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St., 10:30-11:30 a.m. For grades 5-7. 8914190. PLATTSBURGH — Middle School/High School Juried Art Exhibition opening reception, North Country Cultural Center for the Arts, 23 Brinkerhoff St., 5-7 p.m. PLATTSBURGH — Second Saturday Cinema, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Center, 4 Palmer St., 6 p.m. Children’s film. LAKE PLACID — Tri Lakes Chapter of Trout Unlimited host The Fly Fishing Film Tour, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Drive, 6 p.m. Tickets $12 in advance, $15 at door. 523-3468. WILLSBORO — Willsboro Coffee House featuring Tom Akstens and Neil Rossi, Willsboro Congregational Church, State Route 22, 7 p.m. Cost $5 for adults, $2 for students. Refreshments available. 963-7772. CHAMPLAIN — Northern Lights Square and Round Dance Club St. Patrick’s Day Dance, Northeastern Clinton Central School, 103 State Route 276, 7:30-10 p.m. Caller Buckey and Joyce Tenney. 2984599. SARANAC LAKE — RN fundraiser, Saranac Village at Will Rogers, 78 Will Rogers Dr. 7:30-10 p.m. Tickets $10, free for children under 10. WILLSBORO — Champlain Valley Film Society showing of “Up in the Air,” Willsboro Central School, 29 School Lane, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $5 for adults, $2 for younger than 18.
Route 22B, Morrisonville, 3:40-4:15 p.m. UPPER JAY — Story time, Wells Memorial Library, 12230 State Route 9N, 3:30-4 p.m. 946-2644. SARANAC LAKE — Evening story hour, Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main ST., 5:30-6:30 p.m. 891-4190. DANNEMORA — Open basketball for children ages 8-18, Dannemora Elementary School, 40 Emmons St., 6:30-8 p.m. 492-2606. UPPER JAY — Writers Collective, Wells Memorial Library, 12230 State Route 9N, 7-8:30 p.m. 946-2644.
PERU — Adult co-ed volleyball, Peru Primary School, 116 Pleasant St., 7-9 p.m. Fee $1. 561-7167. PLATTSBURGH — Coast Guard Auxiliary/Plattsburgh Flotilla 1508 weekly meeting and class, South Plattsburgh Volunteer Fire Department, 4244 State Route 22, 7 p.m. Classes in seamanship and crew qualification. New members welcome. 293-7185. CHAZY — Chazy Music Theatre’s production of West Side Story, Chazy Central Rural School, 609 Miner Farm Road, 7:30 p.m. Admission $8. 846-6840 or 846-3500.
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PLATTSBURGH — 52nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast hosted by the Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of Commerce, SUNY Angell Center Ballroom, Rugar Street, 7:30 a.m. Reservations: 563-1000. ROUSES POINT — Scrapbooking or cardmaking featuring Simply Beautiful Cardmaking Project, Gaines Marina, 141 Lake St., 10 a.m.12 p.m. Register by calling 206-4078 or 297-7000. DANNEMORA — Story hour, Dannemora Free Library, 1168 Cook St., 11:30 a.m. All ages welcome. 492-7005. PLATTSBURGH — Soup kitchen, Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 18 Trinity Place, 5:30-6:15 p.m. Volunteers: 561-5771. MORRISONVILLE — St. Patrick’s Day Par ty, Cocktails, 42 River St., 7 p.m. Featuring karaoke with host DJ Watty. SARANAC LAKE — Cabin Fever Classic Film Festival presents “Shorts in March,” Trudeau Laboratory, 89 Church St., 7 p.m. Tickets $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and students. 891-1139.
AU SABLE FORKS — Car seat safety checks, Au Sable Forks Ambulance Service building, 29 School St. 4-8 p.m. 873-6321. PLATTSBURGH — Open Family Swim, Wellness Center at PARC, 295 New York Road, 7-9 p.m. $2. 562-6860. KEENE VALLEY — Square Dance with Gary Finney, Keene Central School, 33 Market St., 7-9 p.m. Tickets $5 for adults, free for students. 576-4769. CHAZY — Chazy Music Theatre’s production of West Side Story, Chazy Central Rural School, 609 Miner Farm Road, 7:30 p.m. Admission $8. 846-6840 or 846-3500. ROUSES POINT — Nite Train performance, American Legion Post 912, 29 Pratt St., 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover charge.
Thursday, March 18 Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library Bookmobile stops: Port Kent Post Office, 31 First St., 1:30-2 p.m.; Keeseville Country Gardens, Hill Street, 2:15-2:45 p.m.; Curtains, Curtains, Curtains parking lot, 24 Rectory St., Clintonville, 3-3:30 p.m.; Ada Court, Cliff Haven, 4:15-4:45 p.m. DANNEMORA — Gym time for infants, parents and caregivers, Dannemora Elementary School, 40 Emmons St., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Hosted by Family Connections. Runs weekly through May 13. 561-4999. WESTPORT — Story hour, Westport Library, 6 Harris Lane, 10 a.m. 962-8219. LAKE PLACID — Story hour, Lake Placid Public Library, 2471 Main St., 10:15 a.m. 523-3200. SARANAC LAKE — Story hour, Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St., 10:30 a.m. 891-4190. SARANAC LAKE — John D. Miner presentation on “Identity Theft,” Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St., 12 p.m. 891-4190. PLATTSBURGH — Journey Into Reading, Champlain Centre Mall, 60 Smithfield Blvd., 4:30-6:30 p.m. Reading for children up to age 16 with free book provided. Hosted at center court. www.journeyintoreading.org. WESTPORT — Chicken and biscuit dinner, Westpor t Federated Church, 6486 Main St., 4:30 p.m. $8 adults, $4 children age 12 and younger. PLATTSBURGH — Open house for grades 7-12, Seton Catholic Central School, 206 New York Road, 5-7 p.m. Registration for current and new students for the 2010-11 school year. 561-4031.
Monday, March 15 UPPER JAY — Quilters’ Gathering, Wells Memorial Library, 12230 State Route 9N, 4 p.m. PERU — Adult co-ed volleyball, Peru Primary School, 116 Pleasant St., 7-9 p.m. Fee $1. 561-7167.
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Spring bursts onto the scene I
Deer take way down in the northern zone T
he poor deer take in the northern zone last season is no longer a rumor.
While hunters harvested 222,800 deer statewide during the 2009 season — nearly the same as 2008 — the deer take in the northern zone was down nearly 20 percent, state officials said last week. Even more telling was the buck take, which dropped from 20,726 in 2008 to 16,279 in 2009 — a drastic 27 percent reduction. The total deer take in the northern zone was 28,464 in 2009 compared to 33,938 in 2008. Some local hunting clubs estimate the take was down by 40 percent or more, the worst season they’ve seen in decades, and the numbers seem to follow my prediction of the deer take being lower in region’s hardest hit by the winters of 2007 and 2008. Take, for example, Warren, Essex and Hamilton counties. ***Reminder In 2007, hunters killed 1,192 bucks in Essex County, 964 in Hamilton County and 637 in Warren County. In State law 2008, that number rose to 1,244 bucks in Essex; 1,298 in requires that Hamilton and 722 in Warren. ice fishing But, in 2009, the take dropped drastically to 873 in Esshanties be removed sex, 430 in Warren and just 510 in Hamilton — more than a 50 percent decline. by March 15! All this means that if you tagged a buck last year, consider yourself in fortunate company. Some hunters have criticized the state’s policy against feeding deer saying it contributes to the mortality rate — especially during severe winters. But, wildlife officials say deer populations tend to be cyclical, and the herd is sure to rebound, especially after the mild conditions experienced this winter. The DEC also noted a motivating factor behind the feeding ban was to stop the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease, which was first detected in New York in 2005. The spread of CWD has, at least for now, been held in check. More than 30,000 deer have been tested since 2005, without one positive case of CWD found. State officials generally refute the argument there were less deer last year and instead blame the unusually warm November experienced by northern zone hunters for the poor take here. But, senior wildlife biologist Ed Reed said in some of Region 5, especially southern parts of the region, other factors contributed to the low deer take. “The past two winters in southern Hamilton County, Warren County, and northern Washington, Saratoga, and Fulton counties were harsher than average and we did experience some winter kill,” Reed said. “Also, in both of those winters, the deep snow came very early, well before the end of the regular season, causing some deer to begin moving toward wintering areas while hunting season was still open, making them more vulnerable to hunters.” Some hunters are aware of deer migration routes and concentrate their efforts on those routes when the snow comes early, Reed said. “The increased buck harvest, as a result, will reduce the buck harvest the next year or two. For example, the 2008 buck harvest in Hamilton County was the highest since 1969, but, in 2009, it dropped off significantly.” The silver lining, Reed said, is the low harvest in 2009 coupled with this winter ’s mild weather should mean better deer numbers this fall. For a complete breakdown of the statewide deer take, including calculations by county and town, go to www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/42232.html.
March 16 program aimed at improving balance In the interest of getting older folks up and enjoying outdoor activities, Adirondack guide Elizabeth Lee of Westport and Willsboro-based physical therapist and personal trainer Brian Trzaskos will team up to present a unique program to the public on balance, aging and outdoor living. The free event will be held this Tuesday, March 16, from 10:30 11:30 a.m. at the Wallonsburgh Grange. People of all ages are encouraged to attend. Lee said the program will offer specific ideas and incentives for adults to resume outdoor activities they enjoy. Paramount to that, however, is a sense of security, she said. “I think a lot of older people have a real fear of falling and an uncertainty about safe terrain which keeps them from enjoying outdoor activities — especially during the winter months,” Lee said. At the March 16 program, Trzaskos will share in-depth knowledge of lifestyle patterns and physical dynamics which can improve balance and flexibility at all ages. Lee said she hopes many residents will attend and, in turn, feel more comfortable with pursuing an active lifestyle at any age. For more information, contact Lee at 962-4756 or lakeside5047@gmail.com.
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John Gereau is managing editor of Denton Publications and an avid outdoorsman. He can be reached at johng@denpubs.com.
My brother Brian’s son, Wyatt, poses with a monster 8-pointer shot at my camp by Bill Kohen during the 2009 season. This year’s annual deer hunting report showed nearly 16,000 14 and 15-year-olds had signed up for the “Junior Big Game License.”
f the appearance of sap buckets hanging off the maple trees is any indication, it appears that spring has nearly arrived. Following several days of brilliant sunshine, the warm, snow sucking, winds have laid bare most south facing slopes, although there is still plenty of snow left in the woods to entertain both skiers and snowshoers alike. But, soon the rivers will run high as the ice departs the ponds and a new season will welcome Adirondack anglers to water ’s edge. We’ll trade our ski poles for fishing poles, our Ski Doos for canoes and the hunt for the season’s first brookie will commence. Although it’s not likely the ponds will be free of ice by April 1, the first day of trout season, it looks to be an early ice out if weather patterns hold true. For anglers seeking a bit of a pre-season adrenaline rush, before shelving the skis and switching to poles, the 2010 Flyfishing Film Tour will be hosted this Saturday, March 13 at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the show begins promptly at 7. Get there early, as there will be a raffle and silent auction featuring equipment, lessons and guided trips. Ticket prices for the event are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Call Jones Outfitters in Lake Placid at 523-3468 for tickets
The Adirondack Curriculum Project Last week, I had the pleasure of attending Adirondack Day at The Wild Center in Tupper Lake. The event was a gathering of students and their teachers hailing from several local school systems ranging from Potsdam to Newcomb, to Indian Lake, Tupper Lake, Lake Placid and beyond. The purpose of the event was to allow students, spanning the range of grades from elementary to senior high, to share a variety of projects they had completed under the auspices of the Adirondack Curriculum Project Challenges. The Adirondack Curriculum Project began in 1999 when a group of local educators decided to share lesson plans which were designed to incorporate elements of Adirondack history, culture, recreation and science lessons into the classroom. It was evident to the initial group of educators that the region was rich in history, science and the arts, so they decided to share methods to incorporate these crucial elements of education into the curriculum through the development of a web-based resource pool. It is available at http://www.adkcurriculumproject.org/. I was impressed with both the quality and content of the student’s efforts. Mostly, I discovered that they could still teach an old dog new tricks. Although I consider myself an educator, my two favorite classes in school were gym and recess. I actually excelled at recess, and often attempted to practice it at the most inappropriate of times by playing hooky. I couldn’t have been too proficient at the guise, since my parents always seemed to know if I failed to arrive at school in a timely manner. At the Adirondack Day event, the Newcomb students presented a project they had completed while studying the life and works of Jeanne Robert Foster. I had probably heard about Foster in a high school English class back in the early 1970’s, but at the time, there were surely more interesting topics to be learned by watching out the classroom window. If the Adirondack Curriculum Project had been in existence at the time, I certainly would have recognized Foster ’s name. But, I know all about her now thanks to a handful of students from Newcomb Central School that provided me with a valuable lesson, and they did it in a most en-
joyable manner. Although Foster began life in the rugged Adirondack countryside, she traveled widely and mixed easily in a variety of social circles. She was an art collector, an author, editor and celebrity of worldwide acclaim, yet she never forgot her roots. The verses she wrote to describe her Adirondack neighbors of the era are just as likely to describe the character of Johnburg’s inhabitants today, as they were when she first penned the following description nearly a century ago. Foster wrote: “The farmers and lumbermen were a shrewd, kindly, simple people, bound together by a characteristic clannishness that gave you the feeling that they were a race apart from the dwellers in towns. They had little subtly and they were not progressive. Life moved in a rut, for them; they were content with what they knew and what they had, and resented the intrusion of novelty and change. “Once a native, always a native” held good. Not by kindness or generosity, or long residence among them, could a city man ingratiate himself into the genuine warmth of their hearts. Only those whose birthright was a low roofed farmhouse or a log shanty could speak the language of their souls.” As touching as Foster ’s words were when initially scribed, so were the words spoken by the small collection of young scholars from Newcomb as they recited a poem they had written, in answer to Foster ’s famous tome ... Where are the Americans? The students, all juniors, were dressed in lumberman’s fashions of the time and stood before an historic photo of a logjam on the Hudson River as they recited the poem which was penned in the style of Foster ’s verse. Their teacher, Terri Smith, listened to the recital with rapt attention and I’m certain Mrs. Foster would have approved. The poem follows:
The New Generation Where are the Americans? We are here-using the past to build a future. We are listening to the shanty tales and lumberjack songs of old. The old life has passed but is not lost. True our 21st Century lives are complicated, And logging now uses high tech equipment, But the lumbermen and women are still our neighbors in the Adirondacks. Our worthiness, our value, our character built on the granite foundations. In the shadow of the lush mountains that sustain us, We will not let our history fade into dust. Where are the Americans? We are here-caressing our forests and singing our history. Joe Hackett is a guide and sportsman residing in Ray Brook. Contact him at joehackett13@yahoo.com.
Students from Newcomb Central School, dressed as lumberjacks, recite an original poem on the stage of The Flammer Theatre at the recent Adirondack Curriculum Project's Adirondack Day event hosted at The Wild Center in Tupper Lake. Their teacher, Terri Smith, is second from the left in the photo.
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR SALE: Small family diner with 3 bedroom house on 2 acre lot. Operating business, turn-key operation. Information call Shirley 493-7035 or leave message at 4932041.
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Relief Direct Support Professional Introductory, on-call positions available in Lake Placid, Saranac Lake and Tupper Lake supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in their home and community. $9.50/hr ($10.00/hr if certified to administer medications). Need valid NYS driver’s license and reliable vehicle. All training provided. Flexible hours. Apply in writing to:
The Adirondack Arc P.O. Box 279, Lake Clear, NY 12945 or The Adirondack Arc 12 Mohawk Street, Tupper Lake, NY 12986 and for an application call: (518) 891-6565, ext. 100 or (518) 359-3351 ext. 100 EOE
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THE CLINTON, Essex, Warren, Washington BOCES Is Currently Accepting Applications For The Following Anticipated Positions: Temporary On-Call Teacher Aides/Student Aides WAF/Plattsburgh and Mineville Campuses Call for Civil Service Requirements Salary: Per Contract Send Application (obtained from Personnel Office or From Website: CVES.Org), Letter of Intent, Resume, copy of high school diploma or degree, and 3 Letters of Recommendation, to: Rachel Rissetto CVES PO Box 455 Plattsburgh, NY 12901-0455 (518) 561-0100 Ext. 218 BOCES is an EO/AAE
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AUTO ACCESSORIES CAR STEREO Equipment. To much to list $499 O.B.O. Call for information 518-5329278 EXIDE PREMIUM ‘’60’’ BATTERY STILL NEW. 26R CCA 0-DegreesF 525 CA 32degreesF. Used once. $35. 802-773-8782.
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CARS FOR SALE 1995 FORD F150, 5 speed, 2 wheel drive, needs some work, $499 518-251-0178
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