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Adirondack Council pushes for fewer, taller cell towers

By Jonathan Alexander denpubs@denpubs.com RAY BROOK — The regional green group the Adirondack Council is lobbying the Adirondack Park Agency to require more widespread co-location of cell carrier arrays on projects inside of the Blue Line.

In a letter to APA Environmental Program Specialist George “Skip” Outcalt, council Legislative Director Scott Lorey compelled the agency to require cell carriers to share a tower instead of building separate towers on the same parcel.

“Companies should be encouraged or mandated to seek co-location when a nearby tower is available,” Lorey writes. “This can be accomplished by re-examining the ‘towers policy’ and fixing some of the obvious flaws that are apparent now that the policy has been practically applied for over seven years.”

According to APA spokesman Keith McKeever, since 2008, the APA has approved around 15 new-build cell tower projects in the wake of the deaths of several snowbound motorists on I-87.

In contrast, 25 co-locations have been permitted by the agency in the same time period.

The agency is currently considering a TMobile project in the town of Inlet that would allow a tower to be constructed a stone’s throw away from an already-constructed Verizon Tower.

The APA recently approved a cell project in North Hudson that will allow two towers on the same parcel near the Northway.

“One suggestion that the Council has made before, is to require that the applicant show its attempts to co-locate on existing structures within a reasonable distance of its site and explain in detail why no option other than a new tower is feasible,” Lorey said. “It appears that telecommunications companies, for the most part, are not sharing space on each others’ towers, as was expected.”

Last fall, regional executives from the four major cell phone carriers told agency commissioners that sharing space doesn’t make good business sense as they are, after all, competing entities. They also argued that the use of varying cellular technologies requires differing tower citing.

The APA typically strives to keep the elevation of cell towers as low as possible to limit the impact on the park’s aesthetic character.

But for the council, taller towers are more desirable than several at the same location.

“Even a slightly taller tower will have less environmental impact, that having to construct a second tower,” Lorey said. “Depending on locations, a second tower may require additional tree cutting, road building and utilities to be installed.”

APA staff and cell carrier executives have said that in order for co-location to be effective, towers would have to be significantly taller to accommodate multiple cellular arrays.

According to cell carrier officials, the average cost of construction of out-park towers is $57,000, while in the park the cost nearly doubles to $104,000.

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Saranac Lake gears up for First Night

By Matt Bosley matt@denpubs.com SARANAC LAKE — New Year ’s Eve brings a good deal of holiday hubbub to the village as the fourth annual First Night Saranac Lake gives area residents a chance to be well entertained on the last night of the year.

Susan Patterson was one of a close-knit group of friends that started First Night in Saranac Lake to ring in 2006. Four years later, she’s delighted the event has caught on.

“First Night is becoming a cornerstone of Saranac Lake,” said Patterson. “People are really looking forward to it and they know what it is.”

Saranac Lake’s First Night is one of 75 licensed events throughout the country. Patterson said she was inspired to bring First Night to Saranac Lake after attending the one in Burlington, Vt. “I thought Saranac Lake would be a good place to have one and not have to drive to Burlington,” she said. “Over the last three years, we’ve had between 1,300 and 1,500 people come.”

This year ’s event features a schedule packed with a wide variety of performers, both new and returning. Grammy Awardwinning bluegrass duo The Gibson Brothers, who performed at the original First Night in Saranac Lake, headline the evening.

“We do try to focus on local musicians and artists,” said Patterson, noting how Mango Jam, a zydeco band from Burlington, will kick off the evening at the Harrietstown Town Hall.

There are also plenty of other venues, all indoors, where First Night-goers can celebrate the dawning of a new year. Saranac Lake Free Library will host kid-friendly acts by singer/storyteller Speedy Arnold and ventriloquist Sylvia Fletcher.

The River Rat Project, an annual favorite at First Night Saranac Lake, performs on the steel drums at last year’s event. First Night 2010 will feature a wide variety of artists and performers, both musical and otherwise.

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Photos courtesy of First Night Saranac Lake

Douglas, Politi to lead Essex supervisors

By Matt Bosley matt@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — Two supervisors’ bids for leadership positions on the Essex County Board of Supervisors will apparently become reality as their competitors have decided to drop out of the race.

The term of current board chairwoman Cathy Moses expires Jan. 1, and the board will convene to elect a new leader at the annual organizational meeting on Jan. 4.

Essex Supervisor Ron Jackson, currently the vice chairman, would have been next in line for the position, but failed to win re-election for 2010.

Two names had emerged as likely candidates for the new board chair: Moriah Supervisor Thomas Scozzafava, a Republican, and Democratic Jay Supervisor Randy Douglas.

As of Jan. 1, Republicans will hold a 10 to five edge over Democrats on the 18-member board.

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But Scozzafava withdrew his name from consideration Dec. 8 after failing to gain the support of most of his fellow Republicans.

Westport Supervisor Dan Connell was running for vice chair along with Scozzafava.

Much of Scozzafava’s support was reportedly from board Democrats.

“I knew that I would probably be a long shot when I decided to

seek the seat,” Scozzafava said Dec. 7. “I am not good at biting my tongue, so it may be best if I wasn’t seated in that chair.”

In 2002, Scozzafava unsuccessfully challenged Teresa Sayward for the 113th District state Assembly seat, but did however manage to pull the support of several prominent county Republicans.

Chair of the county finance committee, Scozzafava has pub-

licly butted heads with Republican County Manager Dan Palmer. He also fervently supported District Attorney Julie Garcia in her failed re-election bid against GOP nominee Kristy Sprague, a divisive issue among Republicans.

According to Republican St. Armand Supervisor Joyce Morency, the vast majority of GOP support has been behind Douglas.

“I think it somewhat boils down to the recent election and Tom’s support of Garcia,” Morency said.

In his run for chair of the board, Douglas teamed up with Republican North Elba Supervisor Roby Politi, who was elected in 2007 after running as an independent. Politi is the candidate for vice chair.

“It’s crucial that party lines work together to reach goals that will benefit Essex County constituents,” said Douglas.

Douglas said he and Politi waited until after the count of

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PAUL SMITHS — Winter has finally arrived at the Adirondack Park Agency’s Visitor Interpretive Centers at Paul Smiths and Newcomb. Once again there are exciting skiing and show shoeing opportunities in a natural environment.

“We’ve plowed a foot or so in the last few days,” said George Hare, the Paul Smiths VIC’s maintenance supervisor.

“As soon as it dries out a bit, we should be able to pack and set track on the trails.”

Both the Newcomb and the Paul Smiths Visitor Interpretive Centers have extensive trail networks available for skiing and snow shoeing. The Paul Smiths facility has groomed trails as well as miles of back country trails. In Newcomb the trail system includes the Sage trail which connects to the DEC’s Santanoni historic area.

“The snow shoers are already taking advantage of our winter trail system,” said Rynda McCray an Adirondack Park Agency environmental educator at the Newcomb VIC. “There’s plenty of snow for skiing as well, so wax em up and come on out.”

While the buildings at each of the Adirondack Park Agency’s VICs are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, the trail systems are available for public use from dawn to dusk, seven days a week, free of charge.

The Paul Smiths VIC is located 12 miles north of Saranac Lake on NYS Route 30 (Phone: 327-3000). The Newcomb VIC is located on NYS Route 28N just west of the Hamlet of Newcomb (Phone: 582-2000). For more information on VIC programming, log on to www.adkvic.org.

The mission of the Adirondack Park Agency is to protect the public and private resources of the Adirondack Park through the exercise of the powers and duties of the Agency as provided by law. With its headquarters located in Ray Brook, the Agency also operates two Visitor Interpretive Centers, in Newcomb and Paul Smiths. For more information, call the APA at 891-4050 or visit www.apa.state.ny.us.

Meet artists Buck and Elkaslasy Jan. 2 LAKE PLACID — On Saturday, Jan 2, 2010, Former Adirondack Daily Enterprise photographer Michele Buck of Lake Placid and artist Rene Elkaslasy of Keene Valley will be hosting a free and open to the public Meet the Artists night at A New Leaf Coffee House Gallery, 2364 Saranac Avenue in Lake Placid next to Dr. Balestrini’s Dental office.

Buck will be featuring her “through the window” series of photographs and Elkaslasy will be featuring her “almost sculpted paintings.” The two artists will be displaying at the coffee house gallery indefinitely with changing shows.

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LaVigne takes over Essex County DPW Deputy promoted to superintendent with outgoing salary

By Matt Bosley matt@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — Essex County DPW superintendent Fred Buck will retire at the end of 2009, giving way for his deputy, Anthony LaVigne, to succeed him.

The Essex County Board of Supervisors voted on a resolution Dec. 7 to appoint LaVigne as DPW superintendent effective Jan. 1, 2010.

The resolution was met with some opposition, however, as some supervisors made a last-ditch effort to trim the salary of the position.

As part of the resolution, LaVigne was set to make an annual salary of $85,640 as superintendent; the same salary Buck was allotted in 2009.

“I support Tony one hundred percent. I think that he has the ability and the experience, and he will be an excellent candidate for Essex County,” said Lewis Supervisor David Blades. “What I do not support is the salary.”

Blades suggested the salary be reduced to $80,000,

arguing neither of the appointments to department heads for Real Property and Personnel received the outgoing salary of their predecessors.

St. Armand Supervisor Joyce Morency argued that the higher salary was justified, however, noting that LaVigne has been working as second-in-command of the DPW for the better part of two decades.

“If we were going out to look for someone else they wouldn’t know dittily squat about any town or any roads or any jail in Essex County,” Morency said. “You have a man here that knows every pot hole in Essex County on county roads in every town.

The fact that he has all this knowledge and he has earned it while working for us I think he is entitled to this amount of money.”

Elizabethtown Supervisor Noel Merrihew argued in favor of the amendment, noting that it would be consistent with the salaries granted to the other incoming department heads, both of whom had several years of prior experience.

“We can always go forward and increase the salary,” said Merrihew, “but historically, I have never seen in minutes, where we have decreased the salary of a department head.”

Willsboro Supervisor Lori Lincoln-Spooner said the $80,000 would be more than appropriate, given that it is still a hefty raise from LaVigne’s current salary of $70,990.

County Manager Dan Palmer said that the $85,640 salary was technically a reduction because it did not include the 4.25 percent raise Buck would have received going into 2010.

Buck said that the county would also save money because the salary of the incoming deputy would be considerably less than LaVigne’s current salary. LaVigne has suggested lowering the salary of that position to around $50,000.

Moriah Supervisor Tom Scozzafava said decreasing the salary would not be necessary, especially given LaVigne’s experience in the position. He also argued that LaVigne’s salary would be

one of many scrutinized as part of an upcoming review of department head salaries.

“You have to take the personalities out of it and look at the degree of responsibility for the positions, the size of the staff, the size of the budgets that they are overseeing and so on,” said Scozzafava. “DPW is one of the largest departments in Essex County with a tremendous amount of responsibility that our constituents depend on daily to see that that department runs effectively.”

The amendment to reduce LaVigne’s salary ultimately failed as only Merrihew, Blades, Lincoln-Spooner, and Essex Supervisor Ron Jackson voted in favor of it.

The board then passed the resolution officially appointing LaVigne, with only Lincoln-Spooner voting against it.

Essex County DPW superintendent Fred Buck (left) will retire effective Dec. 31. His deputy, Anthony LaVigne (right) will become the new head of the department as the Essex County Board of Supervisors agreed to appoint him with Buck’s outgoing salary.

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n most young families with both parents in the home, life is a balancing act with many parents working full time jobs, raising children, trying to stay in touch with each other, friends and extended family. As a single parent, the challenges are often greater.

Occasionally, when parents are just too tired to care that the kids are chasing the

By Scot Hurlburt dog around and around the kitchen table, they collapse.

Sometimes they just sit and watch from the couch and only react when the dog leaps on to the couch to escape.

Then the magic happens; they look at each other and laugh hysterically and another priceless family memory is indelibly etched in their memories. This and many other stories will be retold over the years at family gatherings.

This year parents will do everything within their power to give their children all that they can afford and then some at Christmas. Parents might better forget trying to buy the newest PS-3, the Wii system, the newest i-pod or other new gadget. These are not ten dollar gifts; these are two- to four-hundred dollar gifts. As parents buy more and more, their stress levels rise in parallel dimensions as they ponder their burgeoning credit card balances.

Maybe it is time to take another look at establishing family traditions rather than spending a lot of money on gifts. Make Christmas cookies together as a family. Watch a Christmas movie together while sipping Mom’s fabulous homemade hot chocolate; It’s a Wonderful Life was my favorite.

Take a “do nothing” day. Play board games all day; stay in your pajamas; don’t answer the telephone and no cell phones allowed. Let your kids’ help you put up Christmas decorations or make your own. Make homemade Christmas decorations from a simple mixture of flour, water and salt that makes dough that can be shaped, baked, painted and hung on the tree. Go sliding at the nearest hill, have a snowball fight or build a snowman. Let your kids make you breakfast in bed even if they leave a big mess behind.

Do something simple that doesn’t cost money.

Do something nice for someone else. Bring some candy or cookies to a nursing home or just visit to brighten the day of folks that would really appreciate it. You will be giving your children the gift of caring for someone else, a great gift indeed.

Twenty years from now, your children may not remember the CD you got them this Christmas. They will remember the Christmas that you spent the entire day with them uninterrupted. They will remember the homemade cookies; the laughter and the other priceless moments together that will help make your family legacy.

This year, put your wallet away and instead, open your heart to your children by not over-spending and stressing yourself out. This Christmas, be safe, be happy, love your family and those close to you and if you are really good, those not so close to you. Merry Christmas. Remember all kids count.

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Where do those holiday traditions come from?

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hen it comes to the holidays, there are many traditions we wonder how we ever started. One I often wonder about is the hanging of wreaths. It turns out this tradition is centuries old, but every holiday season it renews itself.

Most wreaths are circular, and the circle has long been symbolic of the unbroken span of eternity, as well as the circular nature of life itself. Used in mid December at the time of the Winter Solstice, the circle symbolizes the certainty the endless cycle of seasons will once again bring the return of light.

The ancient Romans decorated their homes with greens for the mid-winter feast of Saturnalia, while early Germanic people used wreaths of greens for their winter celebrations, sometimes combining them with candles to evoke images of light. Scandinavians had similar winter customs. As Christianity spread through the Roman Empire and across Europe, the new Christians combined well-loved older customs with Christian celebrations to form the basis of today’s holiday traditions.

The act of hanging wreaths and greens was not always without controversy. In the 1500s, Protestant reformer John Calvin condemned the frivolity that accompanied Christmas and other holiday celebrations, and his spiritual descendants, the Puritans, did the same in England and in the early colonies. But, by the late 1800s, the idea of marking the

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ast week, we discussed how to handle confused cashiers who may try to incorrectly limit our coupon usage in one way or another. The key to eliminating most cashier confusion is to familiarize yourself with the store’s coupon policy, which states all of the store’s rules for accepting coupons. And while it’s true that most cashiers are familiar with what kinds and types of coupons the store will accept, there are also times when a cashier may mistakenly inform you that the store cannot take your coupons.

In my coupon classes, I’ve taught over 6,000 people to Super-Coupon, and so I’ve heard more than my share of stories of cashier confusion. One common theme has to do with interpreting the fine print on a coupon.

If you pick up any manufacturer coupon, either from the newspaper or one printed from the Internet, chances are it contains the wording “Limit one coupon per purchase.”

Seems innocent enough, right? But these five little words can often be the source of cashier confusion.

To understand why, consider this distinction. Each item we buy is a purchase. Each group of items that we take to the checkout lane and pay for at the same time, as a group, is a transaction. So, when a coupon’s fine print states, “Limit one coupon per purchase,” what it effectively means is “Limit one coupon per item purchased.” (In fact, many coupons now contain this updated wording, which makes the meaning much clearer.)

So, if a coupon is limited to “one per purchase,” it simply means that we can use one coupon per item purchased. If I purchase 15 items, I can use 15 coupons – one for each item I’m buying (and I often do!) But cashier confusion frequently arises when a shopper uses several like coupons to buy several like items.

For example, if I’m buying two bottles of juice and I have two $1 juice coupons, occasionally a cashier may say, “I don’t

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think you can use both of these coupons, because they’re one per purchase.”

The easiest response? With a smile, ask, “How many bottles am I purchasing?” If you’re purchasing two, you can use a coupon on each. If you’re purchasing three, you could use three coupons, and so on. In this case, the cashier is confusing the “per purchase” wording with the “per transaction” wording.

By Jill Cataldo Coupons that state, “Limit one coupon per transaction” are typically store-issued coupons. This wording is commonly seen on coupons like “$5 off a $50 purchase” or a store’s coupon for a deeply discounted item. Stores use the “one per transaction” wording to limit your purchase in some way. In the case of coupons offering money off your purchase, the store simply doesn’t want you to use multiples of that coupon in the same transaction. Or, they may be offering you a coupon for a special loss leader, like a dozen eggs for 49 cents, but they only want to allow you to purchase one of that item per transaction.

Knowing the difference between a purchase and a transaction can help you alleviate one of the most common sources of cashier confusion.

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Christmas season with feasting, celebration and decoration had taken hold and the tradition of wreath hanging survived.

Whatever the decorations, wreaths are the perfect symbol of the personal, spiritual, traditional, contemporary and, above all, festive spirit of the holidays. If you purchase a fresh, evergreen wreath this season, give it a shake to see if the needles fall off. A few needles are fine, but if a lot fall off the boughs are not fresh and the wreath will not last as long. Once the wreath is brought home, place the wreath away from any direct heat sources. A fresh wreath will last for a few weeks inside and a few months outside!

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Every bit helps with United Way To the editor, This year more than ever before our friends and neighbors will be using the services provided by the 34 member agencies of the United Way serving Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties. The United Way is a clearinghouse for agencies in the North Country and we as employers need to remember that it is through payroll deduction that the United Way gets most of its donations. No contribution is too small, even 50 cents a week, $26 a year, which for most of us does not buy even a cup of coffee, but combined with all of your employees and all of the working individuals in Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties can provide all the funds needed for every one of these member agencies.

As employers please don’t deny your employees the chance to be generous. Having a United Way drive at your place of business is a very simple process; all that is involved is to show a brief video to your employees, give them the contribution form and let them decide whether they want to do payroll deduction or a one time donation. For you as the employer you just need to send the deducted amounts to the United Way monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly whatever is the most convenient for you.

I invite you to visit the website at www.unitedwayce.org or contact the United Way office in Plattsburgh for more information. Once again I urge you please do not deny your employees the chance to be generous. Together we can make life better in the North Country for everyone — the United Way! Gayle Alexander, Denton Publications. Inc, United Way Volunteer

To the editor, For many of us, the end of the year is the giving season.

Whether it’s for tax purposes or supporting the needs of others; our volunteer time and our charitable giving becomes front and center. We will see countless articles in national publications such as the Wall Street Journal and The New York Times about well-known, immensely wealthy people and their philanthropy. Given our fascination with money and celebrity, this is no surprise.

Largely unheralded are local donors, who range from the very rich to the not so rich. What they share is a passion for their communities—their people and institutions. In the Adirondack region, we support North Country Public Radio and the Lake Placid Center for the Arts, and the local food pantries, the Adirondack Medical Center, the Tri-lakes Humane Society and the Uihlein Mercy Center, and the hundreds of other nonprofits that enliven and humanize our region and help its neediest residents. Local donors are smart, dedicated, and seasoned people who know how to help, and want to make a difference.

How does this happen in the Adirondacks? In many ways, such as when a small business owner gets his friends interested in an after-school program that tutors kids, or a program that works with teens to learn hunting, fishing or backcountry skills. It’s when parishioners gather to serve meals at their church’s soup kitchen, or when moms and dads join a group that builds a new playground. It’s when an environmental group helps residents protect the water quality of their lake that supplies the community’s drinking water.

The pluralism that is at the core of our region’s diversity is also at the heart of philanthropy. If we are to feed the hungry, develop new audiences for the arts, preserve our open space, bring up educated children, care for our elderly, find cures for diseases, and protect our civil rights—in short, to maintain a healthy democracy—we all need to contribute.

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APA holding public hearings on boathouses RAY BROOK — The Adirondack Park Agency has scheduled four public hearings to solicit public comments on proposed revisions to its boathouse regulations. The four hearings are scheduled for the following dates and locations: • Jan. 5, 2010, 6 p.m. at the Adirondack Park Agency, Rt. 86, in Ray Brook, • Jan. 6, 2010, 6 p.m. at the Town of Webb Park Ave. Building, 183 Park Ave. in Old Forge, • Jan 7, 2010, 11 a.m. at the Department of Environmental Conservation, 625 Broadway, Room 129B, in Albany, • Jan. 7, 2010, 6 p.m. at the Lake George Town Hall The public may also submit written comments to John S. Banta, Counsel, NYS Adirondack Park Agency, P.O. Box 99, Ray Brook, N.Y. 12977. Written comments will be accepted until Jan. 17, 2010.

Interpreter services are available for hearing-impaired persons, at no charge, upon written request. The Agency asks requests be submitted within a reasonable time prior to the scheduled public hearing. Please address these requests to the agency representative designated above.

The current APA Boathouse definition was implemented in regulations adopted in 1979, and revised in 2002. The 2009

definition proposes specific roof, height and footprint criteria to replace the 2002 “single story” limitation. The revision clarifies design components and continues to prohibit the use of boathouses for anything other than boat storage.

Other uses, if independently built, would be subject to the shoreline setback requirements of the APA Act. For example, other structures such as decks, guest cottages, and recreation rooms are prohibited on the shoreline if greater than 100 square feet in size. Under prior regulations, landowners attached these components as part of what would otherwise be a boat berthing structure, and argued these components were part of the “boathouse” because the previous definitions did not specifically exclude them.

The 2002 definition limited boathouses to a “single story.”

However, the definition fails to prohibit large “attics,” and extensive rooftop decks, resulting in some very large nonjurisdictional shoreline structures. The lack of clarity requires architect’s plans and time-consuming staff evaluation.

The 2009 proposal retains the 2002 provisions that define “boathouse” to mean “a covered structure with direct access to a navigable body of water which (1) is used only for the

storage of boats and associated equipment; (2) does not contain bathroom facilities, sanitary plumbing, or sanitary drains of any kind; (3) does not contain kitchen facilities of any kind; (4) does not contain a heating system of any kind; (5) does not contain beds or sleeping quarters of any kind”.

The proposal adds: “(6) has a footprint of 900 square feet or less measured at exterior walls, a height of fifteen feet or less, and a minimum roof pitch of four on twelve for all rigid roof surfaces. Height shall be measured from the surface of the floor serving the boat berths to the highest point of the structure.”

The change is prospective only; lawful existing boathouse structures may be repaired or replaced pursuant to Section 811 of the APA Act within the existing building envelop. For those who wish to exceed the size parameters or expand a larger existing boathouse, a variance will be required. Standard shoreline cutting and wetland jurisdictional predicates still apply in all cases.

For more information, visit the APA Web site at www.apa.state.ny.us.

SLPD looks to improve communication with residents

By Chris Morris denpubs@denpubs.com SARANAC LAKE — Saranac Lake Village Police are using the Internet to improve communication between residents and the department.

Chief Bruce Nason said he wants the community to have better access to the village police department, so officers are using Facebook and Nixle.com to do just that.

“We were interested in improving communication between the community and the police department,” Nason said.

Nixle is a communications platform capable of sending email or text alerts to users. For police departments, it’s an

effective tool for dispersing information to the community.

Nason says users can receive information regarding incidents in and around Saranac Lake.

“We can send advisories, alerts and traffic messages,” he said. “Those who sign up can choose how they receive messages and what type of alert they receive.”

For starters, the department will issue advisories relating to weather, road conditions and emergencies.

As the program expands, the system will send messages regarding wanted persons. It can also alert residents of recent criminal activity.

“It can also take requests for information pertaining to investigations,” Nason added.

The department decided to use Nixle because it offers a

secure communication platform. And, there’s no cost to the village.

“It is easy to use and we can quickly communicate to those who are interested in receiving the information,” Nason said.

On Facebook, users can access reduction request forms, request copies of police reports, and submit house check requests. The department’s website is located at www.saranaclakeny.gov.

Nason says that by utilizing numerous communication platforms, his officers can reach out to more citizens.

“I encourage people to contact us with suggestions regarding what information they would like to receive and which platform works best for them,” he said.

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Future of Elizabethtown veterans clinic uncertain

By Chris Morris denpubs@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — The Veterans Affairs clinic at the Elizabethtown Community Hospital is moving.

But contrary to prior reports, the clinic is not leaving Elizabethtown. Peter Potter is public affairs officer for the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, which oversees operations at VA clinics throughout New York State. He told WNBZ his office has no intention of leaving Elizabethtown.

“What we are looking to do, and what we’ve always looked to do, is put a community-based outpatient clinic in the Elizabethtown area – it could be Elizabethtown it could be Westport, as long as it’s in that immediate area – and then open up a second clinic in the Saranac Lake region,” Potter said.

Stratton VA wants to open a clinic in the Saranac Lake area because according to staff research, there’s about 4,500 veterans living in the Tri-Lakes.

“Veterans who are traveling any where between an hour and 10 and an hour and 20 minutes to get to a CBOC,”

Potter said. “We like to have a 30 to 45 minute drive time. An hour is longer than we like to see. We want to spread out the CBOCs so we can effectively treat the veterans in the area.”

The VA clinic at Elizabethtown Community Hospital has been around for decades, and in May veterans packed the Old Essex County Courthouse to lobby officials in Albany who said the clinic might shut down.

Officials said that the clinic was not staffed according to VA regulations and did not provide adequate space. Elizabethtown Community Hospital administrators learned recently that Stratton plans to close the clinic sometime in the coming months.

Potter says Stratton wants a full-time physician manning its clinics. In Elizabethtown, hospital officials could only provide a physicians assistant.

“Which we allowed, but the problem is for over a year, they didn’t have a physicians assistant,” he said. “So basically, it was being staffed by our parttime physician, plus a physician who would travel up from Albany occasionally. So the contract wasn’t being met.

We like to provide the same standard of care everywhere. So having a physician available 24/7 or at least a physicians assistant is pretty important to us.”

Elizabethtown Supervisor Noel Merrihew is veterans services director for Essex County. He says veterans will be relieved to learn the clinic isn’t leaving the area, but that some of the staffing regulations still need to be addressed.

Merrihew notes that finding a fulltime physician to live in the Elizabethtown area is a challenge considering the difficulties rural hospitals face in physician recruitment.

“The philosophy is great, but the practicality, whether that’s doable, whether they can commit and find a physician within their ranks that’s willing to come up and bounce around – that remains to be seen,” he said.

“That’s the other concern that the veterans have. What type of service are they going to get?”

No decisions have been made about when the Elizabethtown CommunityHospital clinic will close, and Potter says his office is still researching possible locations for the two new clinics.

Winter Carnival seeking King and Queen Nominations SARANAC LAKE — Winter Carnival is just around the corner and the Winter Carnival Committee has opened nominations from the community for the 2010 Winter Carnival King and Queen.

Those wishing to nominate individuals are requested to submit each nomination separately. Nominations must include the candidate’s volunteer services history and must be signed. Nominations must be received by Friday, January 22, 2010.

Please mail nominations to The Winter Carnival Committee, Box E-1062 c/o Adirondack Daily Enterprise, P.O. Box 318, Saranac Lake, NY 12983, or simply leave them at the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Office, 193 River Street, Saranac Lake.

For more information, please contact the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at 518-891-1990 or by e-mail at info@saranaclake.com.

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AUSABLE FORKS — Christmas Day Dinner, Au Sable Forks Volunteer Fire Department, 29 School Lane, 12-2 p.m. Take-outs, deliveries available. 572-5030.

PLATTSBURGH — Elephant Bear performs with Flip the Bus, Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court St., 10 p.m. www.oliveridleys.com.

Children 12 and younger admitted free. 327-3545 or www.firstnightsaranaclake.org.

PLATTSBURGH — Storytime, Plattsburgh Public Library, 19 Oak St., 6:30-7:15 p.m.

SARANAC LAKE — Chess club, Lake Flour Bakery, 14 River St., 7 p.m. Open to all, experienced players preferred.

Saturday, Dec. 26 (Kwanzaa Begins)

Thursday, Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve)

Friday, Dec. 25 (Christmas)

CHAZY — Open skate sponsored by town of Chazy, Scotts’ Memorial Rink, 52 MacAdam Road, 5-6:20 p.m.

LAKE PLACID — Pendragon Theatre production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 7 p.m. $10 tickets for adults, $5 for students.

PLATTSBURGH — Nite Train performs, Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court St., 10 p.m. www.oliveridleys.com.

Sunday, Dec. 27 WESTPORT — Pianist Jessica Roemischer, Westport Federated Church, 6486 Main St., 3 p.m. 962-8293.

LAKE PLACID — Pendragon Theatre production of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 7 p.m. $10 tickets for adults, $5 for students.

Monday, Dec. 28-Thursday, Dec. 31 CADYVILLE — Daily cross country skiing and snowshoeing sessions, Cadyville Recreation Park, 114 Goddeau Road, 1-3 p.m. Preregistration required. 562-6860.

Monday, Dec. 28-Wednesday, Dec. 30 PLATTSBURGH — Free ice skating for Plattsburgh town residents, Plattsburgh State Field House, 167 Rugar St., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

562-6860.

Monday, Dec. 28 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.

PLATTSBURGH — Free archery classes for Plattsburgh town residents, Gander Mountain, Champlain Centre, 60 Smithfield Blvd., 6-7 p.m. Pre-registration required. 562-6860.

LAKE PLACID — Pendragon Theatre production of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 7 p.m. $10 tickets for adults, $5 for students.

Tuesday, Dec. 29 ROUSES POINT — Rouses Point Playgroup, Champlain Children’s Learning Center, 10 Clinton St., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 314-1191. For children ages 0-6.

PLATTSBURGH — Storytime for preschoolers, Plattsburgh Public Library, 19 Oak St., 10:30-11 a.m.

DANNEMORA — Family Game and Puzzle Night, Dannemora Free Library, 1168 Cook St., 6-8 p.m. Bring a game or puzzle.

PLATTSBURGH — Free archery classes for Plattsburgh town residents, Gander Mountain, Champlain Centre, 60 Smithfield Blvd., 6-7 p.m. Pre-registration required. 562-6860.

LAKE PLACID — Pendragon Theatre production of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr., 7 p.m. $10 tickets for adults, $5 for students.

Wednesday, Dec. 30 DANNEMORA — Crafts for Kids Day, Dannemora Free Library, 1168 Cook St., 11a.m.-4 p.m.

DANNEMORA — Story hour, Dannemora Free Library, 1168 Cook St., 11:15 a.m. Ages 3 and older.

SARANAC LAKE — First Night Saranac Lake 2010: A New Year’s Celebration, Downtown, 5:30 p.m.-12 a.m. Admission buttons $12.

Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library Bookmobile stops: Senior Citizens Council of Clinton County, 5139 N. Catherine St., Plattsburgh, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Vilas Home, 61 Beekman St., Plattsburgh, 1-1:45 p.m.; Flynn Ave., Plattsburgh, between senior apartments, 2-2:30 p.m.; Pine Rest Trailer court, Treadwells Mills, 3:15-3:45.

SARANAC LAKE — Children’s story hour, Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St., 10:30 a.m. 891-4190.

LAKE PLACID — Children’s story hour, Lake Placid Library, 2471 Main St., 10:15 a.m.

ALTONA — New Year’s Eve Party featuring Zero Tolerance, Rainbow Wedding and Banquet Hall, 47 Woods Falls Road, 6 p.m. $75 per person includes food and drinks. 236-5030 or 298-4700.

MORRISONVILLE — Square dancing, Nor th Country Squares Building, Clinton County Fairgrounds, 84 Fairground Lane, 7 p.m. 5615801.

JAY — Staged performances of "She Loves Me," Youngs Gallery, 6588 State Route 86, 7:30 p.m. Admission $10, advance tickets required. 946-8323.

PLATTSBURGH — New Year’s Eve Ball with Glass Onion, Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court St., 8:30 p.m. www.oliveridleys.com.

Friday, Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day, Kwanzaa Ends) KEENE VALLEY — Staged performances of "She Loves Me," Keene Valley Congregational Church, 1791 State Route 73, 7:30 p.m. Admission $10. 946-8323.

Saturday, Jan. 2 LAKE PLACID — Meet the Artists night featuring Michelle Buck and Rene Elkaslasy, New Leaf Coffee House Gallery, 2364 Saranac Ave., 5-8 p.m.

CHAZY — Open skate, Scotts’ Memorial Rink, 52 MacAdam Road, 5-6:20 p.m.

KEENE VALLEY — Staged performances of "She Loves Me," Keene Valley Congregational Church, 1791 State Route 73, 7:30 p.m. Admission $10. 946-8323.

Sunday, Jan. 3 PERU —Trailfinders Snowmobile Club Antique Vintage Snowsled Show, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 309, 710 State Rotue 22B. Breakfast 7:30-11:30 a.m., lunch 11:30 p.m., Denim band performs 2-5 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH — Pancake breakfast, District 3 Volunteer Fire Department, 128 Wallace Hill Road, 8-11 a.m. Adults $6, children 5-12 and seniors $5. Take-outs, 561-7370.

PLATTSBURGH — Free bowling for Plattsburgh town residents, North Bowl Lanes, 28 North Bowl Lane, 8:30 a.m. Pre-registration re-

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ALTONA — Lecture on how to reduce energy bills with Peter Hagar from Cornell Cooperative Extension, Altona Town Hall, 3124 Miner Farm Road, 6-8 p.m. 561-7450 to register.

Thursday, Jan. 7 Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library Bookmobile stops: Beekmantown Senior Housing, 80 O’Neil Road, 1:30-2 p.m.; 39 Hobbs Road, Plattsburgh, 2:15-2:45 p.m.; Champlain Park, end of Oswego Lane, 3:15-4 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 8 JAY — Stoneground Express performance, Amos and Julia Ward Theatre, corner of routes 9N and 86.

PLATTSBURGH — Nor th Country Small Business Development Center open house, 194 U.S. Oval, Room 248, 1-4 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH — Family swimming time, PARC Wellness Center, 295 New York Road, 7-9 p.m. $2.

Saturday, Jan. 9 CHAZY — Story hour, Chazy Public Library, 9633 State Route 9, 10 a.m. Ages 3-8. 846-7676 to register.

Wednesday, Jan. 13 Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library Bookmobile stops: CVES, 1585 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, 1-2 p.m.; M & M Country Store, 933 Norrisville Road, Peasleeville, 2:30-3 p.m.; Apple Valley Apartments, Peru, 3:30-4 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 14 Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library Bookmobile stops: Windy Acres, 12 Glenns Way, Ellenburg Depot, 11-11:30 a.m.; near the Town Hall, Ellenburg Center, 11:40 a.m.-12:10 p.m.; Lyon Mountain Seniors, Mountain Top Senior Housing, 2:50-3:20 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 15

quired. 562-6860.

Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library 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, 3:30-4 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH — Family swimming time, PARC Wellness Center, 295 New York Road, 7-9 p.m. $2.

Tuesday, Jan. 5

Saturday, Jan. 16

Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library Bookmobile stops: Lake Clear Post Office, 6373 Route 30, 11-11:45 a.m.; park across from Corner Cafe, Gabriels, 12:45-1:15 p.m.; across from town hall, Bloomingdale, 1:302 p.m.; Vermontville Post Office, 6 Cold Brooke Road, 2:15-2:45 p.m.; Church of the Assumption, 78 Clinton St., Redford, 3:30-4 p.m.

SARANAC LAKE — Saranac Lake Green Drinks, Captain Cook’s Bar and Grill, 48 Broadway, 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 6

PERU — Knights of Columbus Council 7273’s all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner, St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., 4:306:30 p.m. Meals $7 per person, $3 for children 6-12, free for children 5 and younger. Take-outs available.

MORRISONVILLE — North Country Squares Dance Club meets, Clinton County Fairgrounds, 84 Fairgrounds Road, 7 p.m. Caller and cuer Carl Trudo. 561-7167 or 492-2057.

WILLSBORO — “Julie and Julia,” Willsboro Central School, 29 School Lane, 7:30 p.m. $5 adults, $2 age 18 and younger.

Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library Bookmobile stops: Champlain Children’s Learning Center, 10 Clinton St., Rouses Point, 12:30-1 p.m.; Northern Senior Housing, corner of Route 9 and Route 11, 1:15-1:45

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At Petrova Elementary School, music by some talented youth will be on display, including the Saranac Lake High School Jazz Ensemble and the River Rat Project, a group of students from Carthage who are a perennial favorite with their steel drums.

Other venues include the Presbyterian Church, Methodist Church, St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, St. Luke’s Episcopal, BluSeed Studios, and Pendragon Theatre. Most are in walking distance of one another, though shuttles will be available to get to some of the more distant sites.

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Adirondack www.trilakestoday.com Artists’ Guild is going to be doing a slide show with some of their artists, Burdette Parks and Barry Lobdell,” said Patterson. “We want to try to include all the sectors of art, so we’ve added some visual arts as well.”

The evening kicks off at 5:30 with an opening ceremony at Riverside Park. It culminates with the midnight snowflake drop and fireworks at the Lake Flower Boat Launch.

Admission for the evening comes with the purchase of a first night button for $12.

They can be purchased at a wide variety of businesses and organizations, including the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and Lake Placid Visitors’ Bureau. Children 12 and younger can get their button for free.

“It’s a great bargain to hear some great music,” said Patterson, who noted that it’s never too late to volunteer for the event. Roughly 100 volunteers help each year to make the event run smoothly, and many are needed to coordinate each venue.

“We get volunteers from all over the community,” said Patterson. “They help us out for two hours and they get a free button and get to have some fun.”

For more information about First Night, including a full schedule and descriptions of each of the performers, visit www.firstnightsaranaclake.org.

absentee and military ballots had been finalized to announce their intention to run. They did so out of respect for Jackson, who lost a close race to challenger Sharon Boisen.

Politi, formerly the mayor of Lake Placid, was recently re-elected to his second term as supervisor. He has renewed his call for the sale of the county-owned Horace Nye Nursing Home – a $4 million annual expense.

Douglas was recently appointed to the executive committee of the New York State Association of Counties. He is chair of the county transportation sub-committee and was highly involved in the rerouting of the county public transportation system following the closure of the Champlain Bridge.

The Douglas family has a long history of holding elected office in Jay. Douglas’ father, Thomas A. Douglas, served as Jay supervisor from 1972-80 and from 19982000. His grandfather, Arthur J. Douglas, served as Jay supervisor from 1966-72. All were Democrats.

“Six years ago I was not prepared to be chairman of this board,” said Douglas, “but I am now ready and able to serve the people of Essex County to the best of my ability.”

WNBZ reporter Jon Alexander contributed to this report

SLACC’s Nelson appointed to statewide alliance SARANAC LAKE — The Executive Director of the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce has been appointed to a one-year term to serve on the Board of Directors of the Chamber Alliance of New York State.

“Having Sylvie represent the Saranac Lake Area Chamber and the Tri-Lakes area on the Board of Directors of CANYS is the result of hard work and professionalism from the Chamber staff and how our organization is respected at the state level,” said Chamber Board President Dr. John Mills, President of Paul Smiths College. “The Board of Directors is proud of the work accomplished by the Chamber and this appointment reflects the fact that we are a professional organization that plays a leading role in our region.”

CANYS is a statewide alliance of chambers of commerce in the state. Its members represent every region of New York State and provide a networking and grassroots business perspective on legislative and issues facing businesses in the state.

With nearly 100 members, the Alliance represents almost 75,000 businesses. In addition to supporting a “pro-business” agenda; CANYS also provides professional development for staff and chamber executives in New York State.

The Alliance is managed by a board of directors representing the membership. Board members and officers serve terms of one and three years to provide continual input from a variety of chambers both large and small. More information about CANYS may be found at www.canys.org.

For more information, please contact the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at 518-891-1990 or by e-mail at info@saranaclake.com.

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A Grandparents Gift I

t was a grandmother that called me with a very special request. She wanted help. It was important to her and her husband to create a very special Christmas for their grandchildren, because “It may be the last Holiday season together.”

She was suffering from the affects of the “treatments” as she explained. And her husband wasn’t fairing much better.

Although they had been avid outdoor travelers their whole lives, a serious heart condition had recently limited his mobility.

As dedicated grandparents, she explained, they felt an obligation to introduce their grandchildren to the wonders of nature. However, she knew it wasn’t going to be easy.

They were “city kids.” They had never really been exposed to the real outdoors.

“We want them to enjoy an adventure in the real woods, but there are a few obstacles,” she said.

Although the children’s parents could easily ski into the woods, neither of the grandparents could make such a trip.

“We can’t cross country ski anymore,” she lamented.

“And even snowshoeing would be difficult. But, it is important that the whole family has one last, great adventure. The outdoors is the best gift we can possibly provide for them,” she said, then added, “And we hope you can make it happen.”

Two days later, a box of presents arrived via FedEx. They had been carefully wrapped and labeled.

The following morning, I loaded the box onto a sled and headed out. For advice on childhood magic, I took my youngest daughter along. It helps to have a view from a child’s perspective.

When we arrived at the site of the planned festivities, there was one particular balsam tree that stood apart from all of the others.

Located in a small clearing, the tree was about five feet tall, perfectly shaped and just a short walk from where I had established the fire ring.

In short order, we had decorated the tree with an assortment of Christmas ornaments, a flash of tinsel, candy canes and a long string of battery operated, Christmas tree lights.

I had arranged for the parents to ski into the location, while the grandparents and kids would arrive by dogsled.

They would each come from a different direction.

As my daughter and I set the gifts under the tree, it began to snow. Forecasts called for a few inches, which would surely cover our tracks.

The following afternoon, a pot of hot chocolate warmed over the small fire as I awaited the arrival of my guests.

Wood smoke drifted in the cold, still air as the yapping of a team of huskies sounded in the distance.

It was nearly dark when the dog team arrived. Shaking off the chill, the crew struggled to get unloaded from under a pile of blankets that had covered them for the ride.

At first, it appeared the grandchildren didn’t know what to make of the scene.

Here was a roaring fire in the middle of the deep woods tended by a strange man standing in the trackless snow.

But, as soon as their parents skied into camp, the story unfolded. It went something like this: During his annual flight to New York, Santa ran into a huge snowstorm. The snow was blinding and his reindeer became bewildered. Soon, he was forced to land the sled in the deep forest.

Because the forest was so dense, there was very little room available for a safe takeoff and Santa was forced to leave behind a whole bag full of presents.

But, Santa had carefully guarded the location. He had marked it with a small Christmas tree. And even though there was no “lectricity”in the forest, the tree still had lights. In fact, the tree may actually be nearby.

With this announcement, the two little ones took off like Donner and Vixen late for a midnight ride. Off they raced, fumbling and stumbling down the trail, followed by their eager parents.

Finally, the group spotted it. It was off the trail, in a small clearing. There were no visible tracks leading to where the small tree was glowing in the dark woods.

In the dim light, a few boxes could be seen under the tree. Trudging through the deep snow, the kids descended upon the tree. They couldn’t believe their eyes. To: Sarah.

To: Josh. The boxes had their names on them. It was magic!

After opening the gifts, slurping down some more hot chocolate and roasting the last marshmallow, the adventure was wrapped up.

The dogsled was soon reloaded. It set off down the tracks with two giggling kids and two elated grandparents. The parents returned along the trail by which they had arrived.

It was done and I cleaned up the area, doused the fire and packed up the sled for the long walk home. Snow was soon drifting in my face and a bitter wind whipped my ears, but in my mind, Jingle Bells rang.

A slight grin soon enveloped my cheeks. While there is always great deal of satisfaction in meeting a guest’s expectations; there is much greater joy in exceeding a child’s imagination.

Next week, Sarah, one of the little ones that joined me so many years ago, will be bringing up her own children for the holidays. She wants to do it again and I can’t wait to see the surprise on her face!

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

Contact him at brookside18@adelphia.net

On Dec. 20, 2009 first ice for ice fishing in Newcomb, Christmas came early for the Helms boys (Kalab, Jacab, Kagan) when this 38-inch Northern Pike was caught (with a little help from Dad, John Helms).

My cousin, Lieutenant Dan, poses with a young spike he filled the freezer with this season, lending credence to my theory that it’s not always about the rack.

You can’t eat the antlers I

was a just a young chap barely knee high to a duck when I first was extended the privilege of accompanying a deer hunt with my father and uncles.

True to form my uncle Eddie dropped a stunning 10pointer on the second drive and we began the ritualistic trip over the river and through the woods to grandmother ’s house where we hung our deer for aging.

Along the way, as I recall, we made a quick stop for some road Pepsi’s and a group of looky-loos wandered over to admire the slammer rack that peaked over the side of the pickup bed.

“Nice deer,” one of them exclaimed, then turned and congratulated my uncle.

Ed spun and without skipping a beat said: “Don’t congratulate me, congratulate the deer — he grew em’.”

Interestingly, in this age of record-book keeping, antler restrictions, selective harvest and land management depicted on popular television shows, I think some have lost sight of one simple fact: Deer are tasty.

Our forefathers hunted not for the trophy rack or bragging rights but rather to put nutritious, high-protein food on the table. Most would roll over in their grave to see Michael Waddell let a 140 class walk by because it wasn’t a “management buck.”

I have a real problem with trophy hunters — I have no qualms saying it. I find it disheartening that some place more value on the trophy than the meat. In my mind, if you aren’t in it for the latter it gives true hunters a bad name.

It also is not always what’s best for the herd as a whole.

Shooting an animal to put the antlers on the wall is no different than cutting them off in the woods and leaving the meat to rot.

Aged traditions of crews butchering their own deer and dividing the meat have in some cases been replaced with dropping the deer at the taxidermist and piling the leather-like meat in the freezer bottom till its gangrene.

I remember a recent conversation between a longtime hunting chum and one such hunter who was boasting about letting an 8-pointer walk by because it wasn’t worthy of the wall.

“Guess you didn’t need the meat,” he said.

Amen to that.

Don’t get me wrong — I begrudge no one a trophy set of antlers and have taken tremendous pride in dropping several sets of my own.

But that, in my mind, should be the icing on the cake, not what defines the hunt. And no one should be apologetic for filling the freezer — as long as they do it legally and need or enjoy the meat.

I was reminded of this the other day when my cousin Danny entered a small spike horn he shot this season in a “monster rack” competition at a popular local radio station.

He entered it not because it had a chance of winning, but because he shot it after his young son Hudson spied the small buck and pointed it out to his Dad. It was Hudson’s first time hunting and he is now hooked for life, my cousin said.

“Besides,” Danny said, “You don’t eat the antlers ... they just help stir the stew.”

Priceless.

John Gereau is managing editor of Denton Publications and an avid outdoorsmen. He can be reached at johng@denpubs.com.

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HELP WANTED/LOCAL THE TOWN of Essex is accepting applications for the following positions to be appointed in January for the year 2010. Applicants must reside in the town of Essex. Please send a letter of interest to - Town of Essex, PO Box 355, Essex, NY 12936, attention Sharon Boisen, NLT December 28, 2009.

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SARANAC LAKE — High Peaks Hospice will hold blood pressure clinic at Saranac Village at Will Rogers on Jan. 8, 2010 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This clinic is free and open

Essex County Health Department will be offering several free H1N1 Flu and Seasonal flu vaccine clinics over the next several weeks. These clinics are free and open to the public. These vaccines are available for everyone 6 months of age and older who want the vaccine, including (for H1N1 flu vaccine) those who are not in the CDC target groups.

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Children through 9 years of age who need the second dose of H1N1 vaccine will also be served at these clinics. The recommended space between doses of H1N1 flu vaccine is 28 days. Essex County Public Health Department will be returning to schools within Essex County.

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Please look for updates on Essex County Public Health Department’s website: www.co.essex.ny.us/PublicHealth or call 873-3500.

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