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By Katherine Clark katherine@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — School officials around Essex County did their best to make the school day following the Dec. 14 mass homicide at a Connecticut elementary school as normal as possible. “We think it’s important to acknowledge what happened,” Superintendent at Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School Scott Osborne said on Monday, Dec. 17. Just days after the second most deadly school shooting in U.S. history — 20 students and six adults killed at the school — local students and faculty were coming back to their classes wondering why this tragedy happened. They were also stepping up security.
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Willsboro Central School kindergarteners Jenna Stainken and Sonny Valachovic pass food down the line from the school to the Willsboro and Essex food pantry, located at the Willsboro town hall. Students in all classes formed the line to deliver food collected by students to the pantry. Photo by Keith Lobdell
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WILLSBORO — Students at Willsboro Central School took time away from the books and classroom Dec. 12, opting to help their community. Students from every class — pre-kindergarten to seniors
— formed a line that started at the school and ended at the Willsboro Town Hall, site of the Willsboro and Essex Community Food Pantry. Students then started passing food, one to another, from the school’s location just off Farrell Road, past the Evergreen senior living center, Smith House Health Center,
behind the Willsboro Volunteer Fire Department, into the town hall, down the stairs and into the basement, the home of the pantry. “This is the culmination of the food drive that we had throughout the school,” Superintendent Stephen Broadwell said. “It is a great chance for the kids to give back to
the community and those who need help in an unique way.” Marie Blatchley, advisor to the College For Every Student (CFES) Class, said that the idea for a food drive came about after receiving a letter from the pantry about the need for help. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
ELIZABETHTOWN — Westport Supervisor Dan Connell said the time has come to pay the piper at the Essex County Fairgrounds. During a discussion on rentals on the fairgrounds during the Dec. 17 DPW Committee meeting, the Connell said he was prepared to turn the lights and water off in the horse barns because the stall rentals were not being paid. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
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Otis Bridge replacement begins in New Russia The bridge, which was first named for replacement by the county in 2005, will be worked on by the county and Luck Brothers Construction out of Plattsburgh. It will have a 40-ton weight limit and service summer camps and timber land.
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ELIZABETHTOWN — The new Otis Bridge is starting to take shape in New Russia. Construction crews have started the work to replace the bridge, and members of the Es• MUFFINS, BREADS, PASTRIES sex County Public Works Committee were briefed on the project by DPW Supervisor Tony LaVigne. • SUBS, SANDWICHES, WRAPS “Both abutments have been poured and are in the curing AND SOUPS stage,” LaVigne said at the Dec. • MEATS, PIZZA, BEER 17 meeting. “We are seeking a crane service to remove the old NOW • FULL LINE OF and install the new A C CEPTING bridge GROCERIES bridge. Steel will be set with contracted service and county EBT personnel, and the road has been completed with county Open 6am to 9pm 7 Days A Week work.” After removal, the old bridge will be moved to the Essex County fairgrounds to be used Come visit us and see what’s new! as a footbridge. Lucianna Celotti, Essex County Children’s Specialist, Keagan Benway, Pat Anderson, Mountain Lake Services Occupational Therapist, Jace and Kaedyn Benway on their father Craig Benway’s lap. Essex Industries recently crafted 1,000 wooden blocks for the Essex County Children with Disabilities program. The goal of the block project is to provide children with the opportunity to engage in developmental block play, while employing the local craftsmanship of the talented Essex Industries staff. upstairs at Deer’s Head Inn Restaurant “Block play is an important part of early childhood development. It offers opportunities for creativity, imagination, problem solving, and foundational mathematical understandings. Block play also has a developmental sequence to it that transfers to other skills like drawing and writing,” says Susan Allott, Director of the Children with Disabilities program of Essex County Public Health. For more information about this program or others of Essex County Public Health visit www.co.essex.ny.us/PublicHealth.
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could not say how long she was unconscious before she was able to call 911. The victim was transported by ambulance and treated at the Elizabethtown Community Hospital. King with assistance of his counsel, Joseph Brennan of Glens Falls, admitted to his conduct and entered a plea of guilty to first-degree strangulation. According to the plea agreement King will be sentenced to 10 year prison sentence with 5 years of post-release supervision, an order of protection for the victim, mandatory surcharges and fees, as well as a waiver of his appeal rights. Sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. King had initially submitted a plea of not guilty and Sprague said she was unsure why he had a sudden change of heart. See more at valleynewsadk.com
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5 - County budget wraps up While the bodies were close, the tentative 2013 Essex County budget was passed easily under weighted voting, adopting a spending plan that represented a 1.13 percent increase to the tax levy. The budget was passed, 2,077-718, during a special county board meeting Dec. 10, with the average tax rate expected to increase 5 cents up to $2.40 per $1,000 of assessed property value. The nine voting for the budget were Charles Harrington (Crown Point), Sharon Boisen (Essex), Randy Douglas (Jay), Tom Scozzafava, Roby Politi (Wilmington), Michael Marnell (Schroon), Deb Malaney (Ticonderoga), Ed Hatch (Willsboro) and Randy Preston (Wilmington). Voting against the budget were Gerald Morrow (Chesterfield), Margaret Bartley (Elizabethtown), Bill Ferebee (Keene), David Blades (Lewis), Sue Montgomery Corey (Minerva), George Canon (Newcomb), Ronald Moore (North Hudson) and Dan Connell (Westport). When asked his feelings on the changes, Dan Palmer said, “I can’t make a bigger statement than I did,” referring to his retirement from the position of county manager.
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ELIZABETHTOWN Janice Allen • 963-8912 • allens@willex.com
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he weather takes on that greeting card look with the snow falling today. I personally do like to see snow for Christmas. It has been a puzzle and really missed not to have our big evergreen tree in the downtown park area lighted up this year, hopeful that this will not be what to expect for the coming years? It is hard for me to realize that Christmas is only a few days away, I guess we would never say that we are fully ready any year. All interested persons are invited to the Willsboro United Methodist Church for the Christmas Eve Service and this year it starts at 6 p.m.; featuring the young children acting out the Story of the Christ Child's birth. We are also honored to have another of our youth performing a couple of solo music pieces. Another feature is the traditional candle light and carols. The Reber United Methodist church eving service will be at 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Other local churches are also having special services but I do not have their schedules. After the terrible tragedy in Connecticut we all have much to be thankful for and
might welcome these special services. There is a lot of sickness floating around especially in places where many are gathered, so do hope that most of you got your flu shots. It will not really prevent you from getting some of the symptions but they say those with the shots will not have it as hard. Anyone looking for a 2013 calendar might consider the one from the Willsboro Hetitage Society priced at $10 and is available at the Willsboro Pharmacy and the Sportsman diner, and Village Meat Market. Another great choice along the heitage style is the one put out by Essex Historian Shirley LaForest. Noticed a few former local alumn are back for the holiday from college, we are proud of your moving on in the higher Education fields, you are the promise for our country in the future. Happy Birthday to: Jack Wintermute Dec.17, Wendy Ball Dec. 21, Lucas Strong Dec. 21, Rhonda Belzile Dec. 24, James Russell Dec. 24, Alberta Curran Dec. 25, Kymberli Young Dec. 26, Peg Schnieder Dec. 27.
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f you enjoy the season and it's music, the United Church of Christ is hosting “Advent Musical Meditations” at 12:15 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 21. Please come listen to Mary Lu Kirsty play the sounds of the season on the church organ. There is a change in the senior lunch program this Friday. They will be having their Christmas luncheon, instead of their normal shopping bus trip to Saranac Lake. If you do not already attend and you would like to join them, call ACAP at 8733207 or the Office of the Aging at 873-3695, so that they can be prepared, the cost is $3.50. This is a pleasant time to socialize with friends and neighbors at the Church of the Good Shepherd Parish Hall. 2013 is the 35th Anniversary of the Depot Theatre, although the season doesn't begin 'til June, if you are looking for a nice gift for a theater goer, the Depot subscription packages/season tickets are on sale now, online or by mail, beginning at $65. Contact them at depottheatre.org or call the Box Office at 962-4449. Our Elizabethtown Thrift Shop will be closed on Sunday, Dec. 23, and will reopen on Wednesday, Dec. 26, with an “After
WESTPORT Colin Wells • WestportNYNews@gmail.com
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ast week I learned about DASA, the Dignity for All Students Act, which was enacted into law in New York State last July 1. The new law applies to public schools, and since our school is at the heart of the community I thought it would be worthwhile sharing a little what I learned about it in this community space. DASA represents a new, explicit, and much firmer legal stance against the problem of bullying, which of course we’ve always been aware of, but which past efforts to address have been largely ad hoc and informal. One of the main things the act emphasizes is that bullying can go in any direction—it can be between students, or between teachers, or it can be of a student by a teacher, or even of a teacher by a student. Throw coaches and other school staff into the mix, too—in fact, any activity on school property. Another thing that stands out in DASA is that it puts responsibility for acting to stop bullying squarely on anyone who witnesses it—not just the bully, in other words, but anyone who is a bystander, even if that bystander isn’t actively joining
in. Now bystanders are legally obligated to report any bullying incident to the school, which will then decide whether to launch an investigation. Next July, a new aspect of the law covering cyberbullying goes into effect. For many of us this is the part that we find the scariest, especially with new social networking sites coming up faster than change-resistant adults can get used to them. But I’m impressed and reassured by how seriously the teachers at Westport Central School take their responsibilities. I’d like to thank them all for for welcoming me to their training session last week, which I found very useful. Thanks also to Adam Facteau and Michelle Rawson (who expertly led the session) for generously sharing information with me. Call the school at 962-8244 for more information on DASA, or visit the WCS web site and click on the DASA button. Next week: swing dance lessons coming up in January at the Heritage House, and CATS announces the winners of its recent writing contest!
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eceived a very nice email from Christa, the Skinny Baker, concerning TnT Bakeshop next to Mac’s grocery. She has gluten free offerings for the Holiday season. Amongst the delicious treats she is baking are Torta Caprese(flourless chocolate torte), Peppermint or Gingersnap Cheesecake, Buche De Noel, Maple Pecan or Walnut Tarts and Christmas cookie trays with or without brownies. Advanced orders are welcomed, and probably encouraged. The Skinny Baker can be contacted via phone 536-1843, email via christazoeller@yahoo.com or via Facebook at her page The Skinny Baker at TnT Bakeshop. I often harp on buying locally, and this is a case where I think people for elsewhere should be coming here for these incredible baked goods that are made and sold right here in our community. Chris Maron of the Champlain Area Trails emailed me as well with the results of the recent Winter Travel Writing Contest. Paula Castner of Lancaster, Massachusetts, is the winner of the first placeprize. High School freshman Julia Dixon of Lake Forest, Illinois, but with connections via
her grandparents in Westport won the People’s Choice Award. Essays are still available to be read on the Champlain Area Trails website. Modern Traditions on Pleasant Street in the Pray’s Plaza across from Arnold’s has their tradition gift certificates available for the Holidays. Best of luck to Cathy on her Advanced Life saving course. My congratulations to all the recent graduates from the Winter ceremonies in colleges. I know we had a few graduates at Clinton Community College this past weekend. I wish all students young and older a restful break. Don’t forget about our great library and quite a few pretty steep hills for sledding. Finally, a wish to all my readers for a very safe and relaxing Holiday season filled with as much peace and love as we all have to give. I very often give an Indian greeting and farewell in my encounters with people which roughly translates to mean the Divine in me is nourished and enhanced by the Divine in you. It resonates as an ideal for me to be able to offer the best I can be while welcoming the best from others. Namaste’
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ibrarian Tom Mangano would like you to know the Essex library will be closed on Dec. 24. Take a look at the library’s recent newsletter, which has a survey that will help the directors chart a course for the future. Have you noticed how quiet it is around here? Summer brings sounds of farm equipment, increased road traffic and loud boats and motorcycles to create a background din you don’t notice until it’s not there. I enjoy the peacefulness, although my city-dwelling brother finds the near silence deeply spooky and has to have a radio on to get through the night. The expression “dead of winter” says it all. We haven’t put up a tree yet at our house, a decision I leave to my better half. She has much stronger opinions on Christmas trees than I; a nice balsam from the woods suits me fine, while a well shaped tree farm tree is her preference. I’ve tried to improve wild trees by grafting on extra
boughs in the bare spots but they are rejected with mild disdain as “Charlie Brown” trees. I grew up in rural Maine where everyone had a Charlie Brown tree, more fragrant than a purchased tree and a whole lot cheaper. As long as there’s greenery in the house, I’m happy. One of my projects this week is to get out the bird feeders and buy some suet and cheap margarine. We used to put out sunflower seeds, but that brought red squirrels which found a way into our cellar. At night they would practice bowling with acorns in the attic, or so it seemed, and they intimidated the customers we put the feeders out for. The day I found an electrical wire partly chewed through the sunflower feeders came down and since then we only offer suet and margarine, delicacies red squirrels ignore. Unfortunately, this means we only see chickadees and woodpeckers but the bowling alley is blessedly quiet.
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KEESEVILLE — The Keeseville Elks Lodge #2072 recently shared the fruits of their labor with several local and statewide organizations. Over the past several weeks, representative of the local lodge have been meeting with organizations to offer their support for the various causes. In particular, the members gave significant donations to the Clinton County Veterans Assistance Fund, Clinton Community College’s College Advance Placement Program, and the NY State Elks Association’s Major Projects Corporation. The Elks chose these charities because they are in line with the causes that are important within their own group. “The Elks believe very strongly in supporting youth activities, veterans, and the people in our own communities,” Randy Pray, Exalted Ruler of the Keeseville Lodge, said. “Through these donations, more students will be afforded the opportunity to advance their education, more veterans can get the assistance they so justly deserve, and the Home Service Directors of our
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his week people around the world will celebrate Christmas. Regardless of one’s religious beliefs, there’s no denying Christmas is the world’s preeminent holiday. It’s ideals of peace, love and joy are transcendent. And who doesn’t enjoy giving and receiving gifts? The look on a child’s face on Christmas morning makes the allure of Christmas easy to understand. Mankind has done its best to diminish Christmas over the centuries. War, hatred, prejudice, commercialism and a slew of other problems have taken a toll on us. Last week 20 elementary school children in Connecticut were murdered. That incomprehensible tragedy has no doubt cast a long shadow on this season’s holiday, but nothing has kept Christmas from streamrolling through time. We anticipate Christmas each year just as our parents, grandparents and thousands of other ancestors did. Christmas has certainly changed. While the Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus remains the central aspect of the holiday, there’s no denying it has become much more secular, much more commercial. But through all the changes, Christmas remains the most important day on the calendar. This week families all over the world will gather to share the Christmas holiday. Dinners, gifts, stories from Christmas past will be part of the celebrations. These are particularly good days for most children. As Christmas nears their excitement builds. Just one more holiday television special and they may explode in a fit of spontaneous human enthusiasm. Christmas is all good for children. They’re not stressed about holiday shopping, not worried about getting the house ready for company. It should be just as good for adults. While it’s bound to be a few hectic days leading up to Christmas, take a few moments here and there to relax and enjoy the holiday spirit all around us. No amount of stress will keep Christmas from coming. We know that from the Dr. Seuss classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” It’s the story of the Grinch, an evil creature determined to stop Christmas from coming, who becomes a good-hearted being who finally understands the meaning of Christmas. After stealing all the village’s Christmas gifts the Grinch realizes he failed; Christmas had arrived anyway. “Maybe Christmas,” he thought, “doesn’t come from a store. “Maybe Christmas...perhaps...means a little bit more!” Christmas certainly does mean more. We shouldn’t need fictional children’s stories to remind us of that. This will be the 2013th Christmas. As we celebrate perhaps we should think back to the very first Christmas. It gave the world hope of something better, much better. It placed love above all else. Love and hope. There can be no greater gifts. Merry Christmas! This editorial is the collaborative opinion of a board comprised of Thom Randall, Fred Herbst, Shaun Kittle, Keith Lobdell, Stephen Bartlett, Andy Flynn, Katherine Clark and John Gereau. Comments should be directed to denpubs@denpubs.com.
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We must turn tragedy into hope
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his is normally the time of year when our thoughts turn to family, joy and the Christmas miracle, born in a manger some 2,000 years ago. Christmas 2012 will unfortunately forever be marred and remembered for the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School that took the lives of 20 young children and six brave teachers who desperately tried in vain to shield those lives from the evil that exists within our society. Politically, some may disagree with the term evil and choose instead to excuse the young man blamed for this event as being disturbed. But while many talk of armed guards at all schools, banning weapons of all kinds and greater protection, common sense tells us that events like these can never be completely prevented. Society must look at the culture we’ve created, the attitudes we’ve taken toward each other, the lack of respect and even the anger expressed when we disagree, on even the simplest of issues. Many will ask where was God? How could he allow this to happen? The Son of God made it clear, His Father ’s Kingdom is not of the earth. Man has been given dominion over this land. God gave us 10 simple rules to live by, but politically man has continued to say we know better. God did not allow this tragedy to happen. He has given us freedom of choice, but how we choose to use that freedom is all about our every day lives and the values and beliefs engrained in our culture. Over the last few years, on this our last issue before Christmas, I have written about my wishes for mankind. I hope you’ll join me this year in adding them to your wish list and together maybe we’ll see fewer of these horrific, unexplainable events that shake and shape this world we must all share. I wish for greater respect for all humans. That those who carry weapons and seek to do harm as an expression of hatred toward others, or even themselves that they could just respect people of different views, faith, skin color, sexual orientation or nationality. They call it world peace. I’m sure we all would love to witness it, even if only for a day. I wish for great opportunity for all children. To be raised in safe homes by loving parents, with food on the table, a warm roof overhead, a safe education system that prepares them for fruitful lives full of promise and a lifetime of Christmases everyday. I wish for the end to the many dreaded diseases, ailments and birth defects that affect the population. I see so many brave individuals who face life
with these burdens and do so with such courage and inspiration. I wish more people could experience faith in a supreme being and openly pracDan Alexander tice their faith by atThoughts from Behind the Pressline tending services each week and recognize that only through our trust in God will we overcome much of what troubles our world today. I wish more folks of good fortune would share some of what they have with others less fortunate. We all witness those who give from the heart regularly even at times when they don’t have much. Just imagine a world full of people helping and caring for each other. I wish our government and all governments would put aside their bickering and seek compromise for the people they govern by finding the common ground and recognizing the important leadership roles they play in advancing a God loving and peaceful society. I wish for Christmas 2012 to be a turning point in a world that seems to have lost its way. Despite remarkable technology, advancements in the medical and scientific fields we need the saving grace of the miracle child born so many years ago. Many may say the wishes above are nothing but fanciful dreams, but all those fanciful dreams could become reality if each of us were to embrace them and make them our own. It’s amazing what a little hope, faith and love can do in your life if you let them in and share them with all who you come in contact. Let’s face it, with all of our running around, Christmas preparations and gifting this season at the end of the day wouldn’t you rather trade all the gifts under this year ’s tree for any of the wishes listed above or at the very least that last Friday never occurred for those innocent souls in Connecticut? On behalf of the staff and family here at Denton Publications I would like to wish you and your family a very joyous and safe holiday, a prosperous new year and for my last wish, that you are granted all of your prayers and wishes. Please remember in your prayers all those affected by the tragedy in Connecticut and may God bless us one and all. Dan Alexander is owner and publisher of Denton Publications. He may be reached at dan@denpubs.com.
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Questions writer To the Valley News: Since Elizabethtown Supervisor Margaret Bartley took office, I have observed a barrage of letters to the editor by Kenneth Fenimore ridiculing and making light of her job performance. In his latest letter a couple days ago, he even criticizes our town board as a whole. I have found that for the most part, his letters are filled with non-factual statements and false accusations . I am a believer in first amendment rights, but I also believe that the news media should scrutinize the authenticity of statements before publishing. Apparently, the ousting of Ken Fenimore's brother-in-law, Noel Merrihew from office was a bitter pill for Fenimore to swallow. Not having it in him to stick it out, Fenimore resigned as councilman and in doing so, he failed to honor his commitment to those who voted him into office. This is not his first time as a quitter. Years ago, he was with the Elizabethtown Fire Department and then quit. During February of 1961 as I was entering the U.S. Marine Corps Cold Weather Training Center in California, I recall seeing a large sign at the entrance that read “QUITTERS NEVER WIN and WINNERS NEVER QUIT.” In my opinion, Ken did the town a great service by stepping aside. If Ken Fenimore has such great concern about the budget and other town issues, Why hasn't he met with Supervisor Bartley as her door is always open. It Certainly doesn't take much of a man to sit on the sidelines and publicly criticize a woman in the news media. Personally, I think he should face reality and channel his anxieties elsewhere. A majority of voters in this town, including myself, voted to have Margaret Bartley as our supervisor. It has taken her, with the help of others months to clean up the mess she inherited from the previous administration. During the time she has been in office,
she has turned over her entire salary, minus taxes to the Town of Elizabethtown. In essence, she has been working for nothing. In the budget for 2013, she lowered her salary $6,000 from what it would normally be. Margaret has not only donated her time and money, but she also has provided sod and topsoil for the new holes at the Cobble Hill golf Course. During the past few years she has been very active in getting people involved to make this a better community. I have the utmost confidence in her ability and her determination to make the most of the assets that this town has. Malcolm Martin Elizabethtown
It’s a suit To the Valley News: On Nov. 8, at the Elizabethtown Budget Hearing, I asked Supervisor Bartley if the Town was being sued over the sewer project. She said no. The Board remained silent and the 14 minute meeting ended soon after It’s now come to light that the Town is in fact being sued. One of the definitions from Webster ’s Dictionary defines “ sued “ as being petitioned, which means to make a formal written request. A formal written request was received by the Town on Aug. 27 from the Sugarman Law Firm, of Syracuse, who represents the sewer project engineers, Barton & Loguidice. A claim in the amount of $154,964 has been made against the Town of Elizabethtown and the, “claimant respectfully requests that
this claim be allowed and paid within the time provided by law from the date of presentation.” I had to file a Freedom of Information Law ( FOIL ) request to obtain this information. I had to pay for it. The law requires that documents received by the Town be available for the public to view at meetings, for free. There have been three monthly Town Board meetings since this petition was received, but no discussion about it has occurred. The DEC sewer funding agency has previously said they would only reimburse up to $63,000 of remaining invoices involved in the sewer project and would not pay for Bartley’s alternative sewer plans. This would leave an outstanding balance of $91,964 for the local taxpayers to absorb. I do not believe any funding has been budgeted for this expense. If the tax rate stayed the same, this would equate to roughly a 10 percent tax levy increase for you. Ken Fenimore, Elizabethtown
Keep toys safe To the Valley News: It's the season for new toys! Safety can be reduced to three words: Focus and Think. If it's not a good time for that, sit down. Parents should remind paintballers that muzzle control is being ignored in that activity. Sudden pain and death can result from pointing any muzzle at an armed warrior or former warrior. Know what kind of tool you have in your hand. An automatic can cause permanent damage to or removal of a thumb that thinks it's resting on the trigger of a wheel gun (revolver). Keep Holidays happy! Gail Durand Elizabethtown
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ith the Christmas and holiday celebration season upon us, Essex County Sheriff Richard Cutting has provided some safety tips that will help everyone to have a safe and enjoyable holiday season. With the increased demands on time and attention this time of year, people are more vulnerable to crime. Take a few moments to review the following tips and go out shopping and celebrating, confident that you are prepared. Parking Lots: •When walking through parking lots, be aware of your surroundings. •Always park where there is plenty of light between your car and the store. •Keep your car locked and have your keys in hand before you go to your car. •Before leaving your vehicle, make sure there isn’t anything of value in sight, including cell phones, GPS units, and holiday purchases. Shopping: •Shop with a friend or relatives; there is safety in numbers.
•Don’t leave your purse unattended (even for a few seconds) in your cart. •Don’t carry large amounts of money. Keep money in a front pocket. •Only carry one or two credit cards and make sure you secure them after use. •If shopping online, stick with established retailers and retailers from our local community with a presence online. Shopping locally is good for the local economy and more secure. Shopping with Children: •Always supervise your children in public places. Accompany young children to the restroom. •Teach young children to go for help if they get separated from you. Teach them to look for a cashier or uniformed security guard. •If you must allow your teenage children to shop without you, have them take a friend, check in with you on a regular basis, and have a set time and place to pick them up. At Home: •Don’t display your gifts where they can be seen from a window or doorway.
•Lock doors and windows when you leave the house. •Use only UL-listed extension cords, lights and Christmas ornaments. Don’t overload outlets or electrical boxes. Driving: •When celebrating away from home, don’t drink and drive. •Choose a designated driver before heading out. •If hosting a party, provide refreshments for designated drivers and arrange transportation for guests who should not drive home. •If possible, avoid driving during the early and late evening hours on Christmas and New Years. •Protect yourself and passengers by wearing a safety belt at all times, in case of a crash. Please remember that if you are a victim of crime, you should contact your Sheriff’s Office or other law enforcement immediately. If we all follow these common sense tips, we can enjoy a safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday season.
GUESTVIEWPOINT Generations come together in ELCS classroom
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n Wednesday, Dec. 12, I took my great-grandmother Noda Howard into Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School to visit Mrs. Rock's second grade class, where my daughter Jozlyn Welch is a student. They do a project in second grade each year where they are suppose to bring in their oldest living grandparent to talk about how life was back in their time of being a young student. Some of the questions were where were they born, from what parts of the country or world were their family members came from, what kind of toys and games did they have, did they have chores or pets, what kind of clothes did they wore, what school was like and what did they dream of being when they grew up. Noda Howard was born on Aug. 30, 1926, in Essex. She lived on a farm with her parents and 10 siblings growing up. They lived off their land growing gardens which the kids helped harvest, cut their own firewood, made their own clothing and even made their own toys from wood or corn cob dolls. Living on a farm they were expected to tend to the animals and much of their food was supplied from livestock or their own harvest. During this period of time they traveled by foot or horse and buggy. Noda remembers as a child making long trips to Canada to visit her grandparents. And as a child, her dreams were to be a nurse and although she never became a
Jozlyn Welch and Noda Howard at Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School. nurse, she was a dietary aid at the Essex County Nursing home for 30-plus years from where she retired. The part that got me was when we were exiting the classroom, she made mention to the fact she had made it their for my two older children, Alexus and Keagan, and now Jozlyn and she wanted to know, “when Charlie was going to be in second grade?” I said he won't be in second for another four years. She stated, “I guess I will have to wait around until
then!” At the young age of 86 we are very blessed to have shared so many years with a hard working, devoted, caring and amazing lady. She has put in many years of care for not only her own family but total strangers or other people's family members. Nobody knows what God's plan is for any of us but we can only hope we will have another four-plus years with her in our lives being the oldest of five generations in our family. Tanya Welch
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he lights are on many houses and in the distance, snow can be seen on the mountains and that holiday feeling is in the air. While Christmas draws near, the world around us can steal away some of the very special feelings that the holidays conjure up. The media is abundant with news that is worrisome and at times shocking. The “fiscal cliff”: I’m pretty sure that I went over my fiscal cliff quite some time ago, right around the time my daughter decided to attend an out of state college. KidsByCount Scot Hurlburt Still, I know that the “fiscal cliff” is on the minds of many Americans, especially older Americans on fixed incomes. The news of another mass shooting is shocking and practically unbelievable. The families and friends of the innocent victims will pass through Christmas in agonizing pain or numbness and their holiday season will never be the same. Still, with all the bad news and grim stories, most of us have a great deal to be thankful for. In a couple of weeks my daughter will be going to Africa for a time to teach in a school there and to support the work of an American philanthropic effort. I have been looking at the conditions where she is going and they are desperate. There is little running water, no sewer systems, medications are lacking and schools are in great need. Many live in old corrugated roofing huts and walk about in bare feet even amongst the ruble, trash and sewage. The huts are built on a garbage dump. My overview of this desperate part of the world has given me pause to consider how lucky many of us are. Just over nine percent of the world’s population owns their own car. About 40 percent of the world’s millions of cars are owned by Americans and the other 60 percent is distributed around the rest of the world. Imagine how different your life would be without a car, especially living where we do. Not only do many Americans have a car, many have two or three in the family. Just over 10 percent of the world’s populations are squatters and many millions more live in what we consider substandard conditions. Almost 67 percent of Americans own their own homes and even though the recession has taken its toll on home ownership, most Americans still own their homes. Even the poorest among us are provided resources when needed to provide a place to live when ownership or renting cannot be secured independently. Measures of poverty worldwide have been recently upgraded from people living on one dollar a day to one dollar and twenty five cents a day. Just over 1.5 billion people are living at this unbelievably low level. While every nation in the world struggles with the issue of poverty, Americans can rely on government programs and local relief efforts such as food pantries until they can get back on their feet. Many places in the world do not have these opportunities. I had the opportunity to meet with a small group of students from an African country quite a few years ago and they had been receiving boxes of American magazines that would have otherwise been thrown out. One of the girls commented that while they enjoyed reading the stories in the many different magazines, it was difficult to see the advertisements. Many of the advertisements depicted people in their new convertible, people riding in a speedboat, watching their big screen television or playing a new game system. To this young girl, it almost seemed criminal that we spent so much money entertaining ourselves while so many of her people were dying form disease, starvation, lack of education and poor nutrition. I remember feeling a little ashamed that I did not have an answer other than to say that many Americans give generously to a variety of relief efforts in her country. Many of us are busy buying last minute presents for friends and family. We will spend more than we should and worry about it later. We will enjoy Christmas with our families and friends; we will pass out presents and then enjoy the Christmas feast. Many of us will eat too much and loosen our belts when we sit down to watch a movie and to fall asleep on the couch. In so many ways we are fortunate to have the abundance that we have. Of course there are many Americans who are not doing well this holiday season and we must never discontinue our collective efforts to create the best opportunity we can for every American. In the end, many Americans have a pretty good life when the entire world is considered. I hope that your holiday season is joyful and satisfying and when you sit down to enjoy the abundance that you have; take a few minutes to consider those that don’t. This year, visit an area nursing home to brighten an elderly person’s day, donate to the local food shelf or area community action program, support our troops, or make a donation to the Red Cross. Make it a family affair, involve your children and let them help choose the organization which will receive your gift. Giving to others who can not repay you makes you feel very good in inside, give that gift to your children and family. Remember, all kids count. Reach the writer at hurlburt@wildblue.net.
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chain.” Food items started in the hands of the youngest students, making its way through a line of elementary students from the school to Farrell Road, where teachers walked boxes across the road and into the hands of middle and high school students, who continued to hand the items down the line and into the food pantry. “A lot of parents said that the kids were really excited to help,” said Bev Moran, who helps manage the pantry.
been writing checks from the business to himself and then cashing them and keeping the funds. Jaques then made false entries in the company’s records to cover up the larcenies. At the time of the report, the total amount of funds stolen was allegedly greater than $50,000. On Dec. 12, State Police interviewed Jaques, and he subsequently confessed to stealing funds from the com-
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Once the food was collected, the two groups looked for a way to get the food to the pantry. “We are so close to the town hall, and we felt that since every student in the school helped to collect the food, every student should have a hand in bringing it over,” Blatchley said. “Mr. Broadwell was very supportive of the idea the moment we presented it to him, and the students did a lot of work to figure out how many feet we needed to cover and how many people were needed for the
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School safety Continued from page 1 At ELCS, Osbourne said there were school psychologists available for students and faculty who were having a harder time than others. The school was also visited by two state troopers. “They came and walked around the building and went over our entrances and exits,� Osbourne said. Westport Central School Superintendent John Gallagher said that over the weekend he was in constant contact with Principal Michelle Freidman and other superintendents. “We all spoke before school started about how to respond to the children’s questions,� Gallagher said. “Our school, like Sandy Hook
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OBITUARIES DELLA S. GARVEY OCT 07, 1911 - DEC 11, 2012 Willsboro/Reber and great-great grandchilDella S. Garvey, 101, formerdren as well as many nieces ly of Reber, NY died at the and nephews. Horace Nye Home in ElizaShe was predeceased by her bethtown, NY Tuesday 12-11 husband Rollin in 1994 and 2 -2012. She was born in Willssons and their wives Michael boro, NY 10-07-1911 the and Jane (Stafford) Garvey daughter of Edward and and Paige and Barbara (Root) Effie(Spear) Strong. On 12-04 Garvey, her siblings Ralph -1926 Della married Rollin and Philip Strong, Florence Garvey. They were married Cooley, Lyma Pelkey, and for 58 years. They operated Leola Hathaway. the Garvey Dairy Farm in ReCalling hours will be held at ber, which is now being run the Huestis Funeral Home in in its fourth generation. She Willsboro Thursday Dec. was a member of the Wills13th from 12 -2 PM, a Funeral boro United Methodist Service will follow immediChurch and spent many hapately at 2PM. Burial will be py hours in her vegetable in the Memorial Cemetery, and flower gardens. Lake Shore Rd., Willsboro Mrs. Garvey is survived by 2 following the Service. Rev. sons and their wives Wayne Fred Shaw will officiate at and Sharon Garvey, Patrick the Service. and Dianne Garvey and a In her memory donations daughter and her husband may be made to the WillsRebecca and Carlton Wrisley. boro Fire Dept and Rescue She is also survived by nuSquad. merous grand, great grand
WILLIAM P. MYERS, JR. FEB 15, 1922 - NOV 21, 2012 William P. Myers, Jr., 90 Florida in 1992, and the ELIZABETHTOWN, NY Northridge earthquake in William P. Myers, Jr., died California in 1994. In the late Wednesday, November 21, 1990's, he was a member of 2012, at Horace Nye Nursing Mercy Ships medical charity Home, where he had resided organization. since May. He previously Bill was an avid hiker and lived at Keene Valley Neighoutdoorsman, and especially borhood House for six years. loved the Adirondacks. He He was the former husband became a 46er twice over (the of Patsy Myers of Elizabethfirst in 1975), and then went town, NY. on to climb New England's Born in Dunkirk, NY, on highest 100 peaks. In his later February 15, 1922, he was the years, bicycling became his son of the late Lida (Barbour) passion - at age 80 he comand William Peter Myers, Sr. pleted the Des Moines RegisHe was predeceased by two ter's Annual Great Bicycle sisters and one brother. Ride Across Iowa (RAGBill received his B. A. degree BRAI) and was noted for ridfrom the University of ing his recumbent bicycle all Rochester in 1949 and his around Keene Valley until he Master's Degree from was 87. Columbia University, both in Bill is survived by his daughPsychology. He worked his ter Lynne and her husband entire career as a psychiatric Roger Ver Mulm of Stockton, social worker. He married CA; his son Stephen, his wife the late Mary (Segar) Myers Linda, and their sons (deceased) in 1949 with Jonathan and Nicholas, of whom he had three children. North Attleboro, MA; and Bill was an officer in the Air his son Thomas, his wife LuForce during World War II ci, and their children and the Korean Conflict and Spencer, Jenna, and Christosubsequently served in the pher of Pasadena, CA. Air Force Reserve until 1971. A graveside service will be He moved to upstate New held in Dunkirk, NY, in the York in 1967 and worked as a spring. Anyone who wishes social worker for Essex to honor Bill's memory may County until his retirement make a donation in his name in 1984. After retiring, he to the Adirondack Mountain traveled extensively helping Club. others, assisting with reArrangements have been enbuilding after Hurricane trusted to W.M.Marvin's Hugo in South Carolina in Sons funeral home in Eliza1989, Hurricane Andrew in bethtown.
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VIRGINIA SHEASBY JUL 03, 1917 - DEC 04, 2012 Keene, other wildlife. She also enVirginia Sheasby, 95, passed joyed traveling and took an away Tuesday, December 4, especially memorable trip to 2012 at the Horace Nye Alaska with her granddaughHome in Elizabethtown. She ter, Kristy, in February 2001. was born July 3, 1917 in She is survived by her Rochester, New York, the daughter, Linda Deyo and daughter of Adelbert and son Richard Roy Sheasby, Bessie (Horswell) Sheasby. both of Keene; grandchildren In her younger years, she David Deyo and Kristy Deyo was a model for the Eastman also of Keene, Heidi Sheasby Kodak Company. In 1944 of Glenford, NY and Morgan she married Richard l. SheasSheasby of Brooklyn, NY; by and in 1947 they moved to and great-grandchildren, RuKeene with their infant bin and Talula Kirschner and daughter and built a home Mia Deyo. She is also suron Cascade Road. For ten vived by a brother, Raymond years, they owned and operHorswell. She was predeated the Keene General Store, ceased by her husband a true general store featuring Richard and a sister, Doris everything from fresh meat Fullerton. and groceries to clothing, She was a wonderful woman hardware, hunting and fishwho will live on in the hearts ing equipment, animal feed of those who knew and loved and fuel. After selling the her. As per her wishes, there store, Virginia worked as a will be no formal services, housekeeper at the AuSable but a private family ceremoClub until her retirement. ny to celebrate her life. She and Richard then spent Donations in her memory many happy winters in can be made to the Keene or Conch Key, Florida, fishing Keene Valley Fire Departand enjoying the sunshine. ment, the Keene Valley Virginia was a wonderful Neighborhood House and mother and grandmother. the Westport SPCA. She served on the local Arrangements have been enschool board and was active trusted to W.M.Marvin's in community affairs, She Sons funeral home in Elizawas an avid knitter, enjoyed bethtown. To leave condogardening, cooking and lences please visit spending time with her famiwww.wmmarvins.com ly, and watching birds and
www.stlukessaranaclake.org High Peaks Church - A Bible-believing, non-denominational church. 97 Will Rogers Drive, Saranac Lake, 891-3255 Saranac Lake Baptist Church - 490 Broadway, Saranac Lake, 891-5473 First United Methodist Church - 63 Church Street, Saranac Lake, 891-3473 Adirondack Alliance Church - 72 Canaras Ave., SL, 8911383. Sharing the hope of Christ, building relationships with god. Sunday worship 10:00 a.m. with nursery care available. First Presbyterian Church PC(USA) - 57 Church Sreet, Saranac Lake, NY, 518-891-3401, Rev. Joann White. All Are Welcome Here! 9:45am Sunday Worship. Sunday School for All Ages. Nursery Care. 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study. Handicap Accessible & Hearing Assistance. www.saranaclakepresbyterianchurch.org Saranac Lake Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses - 5043 Rt. 3, Saranac Lake, 518-891-9233 Sunday Public Talk 10 a.m. followed by Watchtower Study 10:35 a.m. Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity - Worshipping at the First United Methodist Church at 63 Church St., Saranac Lake. Pastor Michael Richards presiding. 518-8915262. Services on Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. followed by coffee hour. Sunday School available. TUPPER LAKE United Community Church - 25 High Street, Tupper Lake, 359-9810 Holy Name Catholic Church - 114 Main Street, Tupper Lake, 359-9194 St. Alphonsus Church - 48 Wawbeek Avenue, Tupper Lake, 359-3405. St. Thomas Episcopal - 8 Brentwood Ave, Tupper Lake 359-9786 The Tupper Lake Baptist Chapel - Corner Lake & Mill Streets. 518-359-3402. Rev. Richard Wilburn. Sunday: Sunday School 9:00 a.m., Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. WADHAMS United Church of Christ - Sunday worship celebration at 11:00 a.m., Pastor Leon Hebrink. 962-8293 *For other ministry & discipleship opportunities see the Westport Federated Church schedule. WESTPORT Federated Church - The “Stone Church” on Main Street, Westport - Woship Celebration Sundays at 9:00 am with “Children’s Church.” Bible and book discussion fellowship at 6:00 pm Thursdays in the parsonage. 518-962-8293 / www.westptchurch.com “Come follow Jesus in the company of friends.” Westport Bible Church - 24 Youngs Road. 962-8247. Pastor Dick Hoff. Sunday Morning Worship 9:15 a.m. & 11 a.m.; Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday Night Prayer 7 p.m.; Teen Club Saturday 6 p.m.; Olympian Club Sunday
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orn in 1956, I remain the product of a lifetime spent primarily in small town America. One of my earliest memories is of watching a stampede of cows race by me, as they left the pasture to be fed. I recall greeting them with a polite “Hello Cow!” as they hurtled past the open gate. I also remember my mother’s frantic calls, as she ran up the hill to save me from the thundering herd. The memory comes from a time when we lived on Wheelbarrow Hill Road, near Great Barrington, Massachusetts, where my father worked as the principal at a local elementary school. During the summers, Dad also served as a riflery instructor at a local summer camp. My life was pretty much normal for a 1950-60’s era kid. It was a time when children were still kept relatively innocent to adult affairs. Telephone calls were dialed with just three numbers and television shows were mostly westerns. ‘Beatles’ were still just insects we collected to mount on pins in a little cardboard box. I was just another innocent kid in an innocent age, until I
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started school. That is when I learned to fear the ‘Commies!’ I don’t really remember when I was first introduced to the concept of hating the Commies, but I do recall the first time I was instructed to hide under my desk at school for an air-raid drill. My initial fears were soon overcome, when I realized the horde of chewing gum stuck to the bottom of the classroom desks. In following years, I came to appreciate the threat of Commie attacks, especially after the air-raid drill sirens saved me from a particular test I had never bothered to prepare for. The best of all were the air raid drills that required students to huddle in the hallways. There were a lot of shenanigans going on when we were all crouched down and lined up, head to butt along the cinderblock walls. None of our teachers every bothered to explain how the old block walls would actually protect us from an atomic blast. However, as youngsters we dutifully followed instructions from our teachers, and cursed the Commies, even if we didn’t understand why. It certainly was a far different time. I realized the Commies were really out to get us in the spring of 1960, when airplanes rattled the windows of our house on Rugar Street in Plattsburgh. Our house was directly in the flight path. Throughout the dark night, bombers left Plattsburgh Air Force Base in response to the shooting down of a U-2 spy plane piloted by Col. Gary Powers. Those damned commies! Despite experiencing such disturbing incidents at such an early age, I remained relatively oblivious to the realities and dangers of the adult world, probably because it was also very easy to get lost in the western culture. And by western culture, I mean television shows such as Wagon Train, Roy Rogers, Bonanza, Have Gun Will Travel, Johnny Yuma, Maverick, Gunsmoke and dozens more. With westerns, it was easy to figure out who the good guys were because
they always wore the white hats! Back then, my favorite toy was a pearl handled, six shooter, and all little boys played with guns, some of them even had caps that would spark, bang and send smoke in the air. Looking back through the eyes of age, I never really considered the fact that guns actually killed people. The reality that guns were dangerous weapons simply wasn’t on my radar screen, despite the fact that President John F. Kennedy had been shot and killed when I was in second grade. The realities, and the accompanying terrors of the power of a gun came to me unexpectedly in 1966, when a crazy man by the name of Charles Whitman climbed to the top of an observatory tower on the campus of the University of Texas. He killed 14 people and wounded 12. Like most people in the country, I was stunned and scared. At the time, my father worked at Plattsburgh State, and it sure seemed to me that there were a lot of towers on that campus. I believe the incident signaled the end of innocence for many citizens of the Boomer Generation. I know it did for me. Unfortunately, the insanity did not end there, and it appears such events have continued seemingly unabated. It also appears they are becoming more frequent, and our responses have been less effective. Like most of the nation, my heart sunk as word of the most recent such incident rattled across the television news and other media outlets. As I listened to unfolding news of the massacre, there was an old fear rumbling in the back of my mind. It was a ping of fate that hadn’t been disturbed since the 1960’s. It struck a particular nerve, as my younger brother now serves as principal for the Red Hook Elementary School, which is located less than a half hour’s drive from Sandy Hook. My heartfelt sorrow and prayers now go out to yet another traumatized town in small, town America. Connecticut Governor Malloy summed it up when he explained, “evil visited this community today. “ I know there never be an explanation, since there is no rational answer for an irrational act. However, as a nation, we must begin to work together on a process to put an end to such madness. And we should all remember, “There but for the grace of God…” Joe Hackett is a guide and sportsman residing in Ray Brook. Contact him at brookside18@adelphia.net.
Thescorebook Girls basketball AuSable Valley 12-15-12-6 45 Moriah 5-4-10-4 23 AuSable Valley: Meghan Strong 24; Taylor Saltus 8; Madison Rondeau 7; Logan Snow 2; Rachel Knapp 2; Sierra Snow 2 Westport 3-7-13-14 37 Chazy 0-10-8-9 27 Westport: Brendee Russell 13; Sarah Looby 11; Felicia Kurth 9; Megan Sudduth 2; Danielle Schwoebel 2 Willsboro 4-8-9-5 26 ELCS 15-18-15-7 55 Elizabethtown-Lewis: Shonna Brooks 15; Lily Whalen 15; Kylee Cassavaugh 6; Jasmin Barnes 5; Emily Morris 4; Jennifer McGinn 4; Julia Cox 2; Kearsten Ashline 2; Emma Disogra 2 Willsboro: Kyli Swires 12; Amanda Mahoney 10; Renee Marcotte 4 NAC 11-14-2-16 43 AVCS 8-16-25-11 60 AuSable Valley: Taylor Saltus 28; Logan Snow 8; Madison Rondeau 8; Rachel Knapp 5; Bryce Douglass 4; Meghan Strong 3; Sierra Snow 2; Haley Taylor 2 IL/LL 9-7-4-4 24 ELCS 2-6-5-15 28 Elizabethtown-Lewis: Lily Whalen 9; Shonna Brooks 7; Kearsten Ashline 7; Jasmin Barnes 5 Westport 7-12-11-8 38 Keene 7-15-16-14 52 Keene: Naomi Peduzzi 21; Tucker Geiger 19; Taylor Geiger 8; Hannah McCabe 2; Megan Hall 2
The Sched Friday, Dec. 21 Bowling Moriah at Willsboro, 3:30 p.m. Ticonderoga at AuSable Valley, 3:30 p.m.
Girls basketball Saranac at AuSable Valley, 5:30 p.m. JV
Thursday, Dec. 27 Wrestling AuSable Valley at Pellerin Duals, Beekmantown
Girls basketball Willsboro at Moriah Holiday tournament
Friday, Dec. 28 Wrestling
KCS: Colton Venner 20; Gabe Warner 9; Brandon Dumas 5, Maxx Sturgess 1
Westport: Brendee Russell 23; Sarah Looby 8; Danielle Schwoebel 4; Kerrigan Viens 2; Sydney Mitchell 1
Wrestling Patriots fifth in Granville AVCS: Ausable Places fifth in Granville tournament with 83 points, just six points out of fourth and 17 points out of third. “This is the highest we have placed in this tournament since the late 90`s,” coach John Dukett said. “ We went with 11 wrestlers so we gave up a lot of points but we were able to get four wrestlers to the semi finals and one to the finals. The boys were focused and were real tough in the wrestle backs. Elijah Gainer, Jeremy Owen, and Mike Thompson lost to the eventual champions in the semi finals and fought there way all the Nick Arnold pushes the ball up the court for Willsboro. Photo by Keith Lobdell back to place third, fourth and my Provost 189 high game, 531 series; Brandon third. Kenneth Rivers pinned his way to the finals Ano 189 high game, 506 series and took second to a very tough Division one Willsboro: Dakoda Latford 174 high game, wrestler from Shenendehowa.” 457 series; Tyler Bridge 163 high game, 428 seKodie Simpson, Keith Christensen, and Collin ries Fuller all came within one win of placing in the tournament.
Boys bowling AuSable Valley 10, Saranac 0 AVCS: Mike McDonald 246 high game, 614 series; Charlie Lacy 212 high game, 579 series; Jimmy Provost 248 high game, 578 series; Brandon Ano 164 high game, 483 series; Noah Martineau 185 high game, 474 series Beekmantown 10, Willsboro 0 Willsboro: Tyler Bridge 171 high game, 485 series; Dakoda Latford 160 high game, 455 series AuSable Valley 10, Peru 0 AVCS: Mike McDonald 258 high game, 730 series; Jimmy Provost 195 high game, 565 series; Charlie Lacy 204 high game, 543 series; Noah Martineau 195 high game, 490 series; Brandon Ano 209 high game; Ryan Thomas 181 high game; Tyler Light 179 high game; Roger Preston 158 high game Ticonderoga 10, Willsboro 0 Willsboro: Dakoda Latford 180 high game, 509 series
Girls bowling AuSable Valley 4, Saranac 0 AVCS: Marissa Prentiss 161 high game, 406 series; Courtney Pray 127 high game, 346 series; Tonie Cross 128 high game, 342 series Beekmantown 4, Willsboro 0 Willsboro: Gabi Yeager 168 high game, 457 series; Alyson Arnold 151 high game, 437 series Peru 4, AuSable Valley 0 AVCS: Courtney Pray 133 high game, 346 series; Marissa Prentiss 126 high game; 340 series; Trist Hozley 123 high game Ticonderoga 4, Willsboro 0 Willsboro: Alyson Arnold 187 high game, 511 series; Gabi Yeager 185 high game, 472 series; Caitlyn Arthur 154 high game Willsboro 4, AuSable Valley 0 Willsboro: Gabi Yeager 188 high game, 499 series; Alyson Arnold 175 high game, 463 series AVCS: Marissa Prentiss 149 high game, 429 series; Tonie Cross 145 high game, 406 series
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Chazy 11-13-20-8 53 Westport 13-5-7-12 37 Westport: Ryan Davis 10; Sam Napper 8; Jonathan Gay 7; Anderson Gay 5; Chris Clark 3; Tyrel Tryon 2; Robert King 2 ELCS 13-10-8-12 43 Willsboro 7-11-7-8 33 Elizabethtown-Lewis: Charlie Huttig 19; Justin LaPier 6; Austin Morris 5; Cortland White 4; Hugh Harwood 4; Wesley Whalen 3; Zac Noka Bailey 2 Willsboro: Nick Arnold 9; Brandon Porter 8; Sam Politi 7; Seth Swires 5; Jarrid McVicker 4 Moriah 9-2-1-12 24 AuSable Valley 11-18-26-13 69 AuSable Valley: Shane Douglas 19; Zach Cosgrove 18; John Goodnough 10; Austin Facteau 7; Austin Depo 4; Nate Casey 3; Brandon Brooks 2; Connor Kennedy 2; Kyle Coolidge 2; Nick McDonald 2 AuSable Valley 16-15-16-12 59 NAC 6-11-6-11 34 AuSable Valley: Shane Douglas 21; John Goodnough 15; Zach Cosgrove 9; Riley Peck 6; Austin Facteau 4; Nate Casey 2; Connor Kennedy 2 IL/LL 7-2-6-10 25 ELCS 12-10-9-10 41 Elizabethtown-Lewis: Austin Morris 13; Charlie Huttig 12; Zac Noka-Bailey 10; Cortland White 4; Justin LaPier 2 Crown Point 12-7-14-14 47 Willsboro 13-13-10-14 50 Willsboro: Nick Arnold 32; Seth Swires 14; Walker Lobdell 3; Sam Politi 1 Westport 15-7-8-11 41 Keene 10-4-11-9 38 Westport: Anderson Gay 12; Ryan Davis 11; Robert King 6; Sam Napper 4; Jonathan Gay 2; Gabe Schrauf 2; John Doyle 2; Thomas Mero 2 Keene: Colton Venner 14; Gabe Warner 7; Brandon Dumas 7; Maxx Sturgess 3; Justin Haverlick 2; Mathew Holmes 1
Boys swimming Plattsburgh High 102, AuSable Valley 52 AVCS: Hank McCormick won the 100 fly and 100 backstroke; Gavin Friedrich won the 500 free McCormick wins pentathlon AVCS: Hank McCormick was the individual champion at the Section VII and X boys pentathlon Dec. 14. He won the 100 butterfly, 100 backstroke, 100 breaststroke, and 200 medley. Gavin Friedrich finished fifth overall with a second place finish in the 100 breaststroke.
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5161. LAKE PLACID — Christmas Day Buffet, High Peaks Resort, 2384 Saranac Ave, 11 a.m.-3p.m. $26 for adults, $12 kids, kids under 8 eat free.
Wednesday, Dec. 26 Friday, Dec. 21 WILMINGTON — Village of Lights At Santa's Workshop, 324 Whiteface Memorial Highway, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. $9.95, www.NorthPoleNY.com. PERU — Potter's Guild Holiday Show and Sale, Peru Free Library, 3024 Main Street, noon. ELIZABETHTOWN — Advent Musical Meditations, United Church of Christ, 7580 Court Street, 12:15 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 22 LAKE PLACID — LPCA Green Market , Lake Placid Center for the Arts Annex Building, 17 Algonquin Way. 10 a.m.1p.m. 523-2512, www.LakePlacidFarmersMarket.com. LAKE PLACID — Author Signing with Steven Holcomb, But Now I See: My Journey from Blindness to Olympic Gold, The Bookstore Plus, 2491 Main Street, 3-5 p.m. www.thebookstoreplus.com, 523-2950. SARANAC LAKE — Pet Pictures with “Santa Paws”, Youth Center, 29 Woodruff Street, 3-6 p.m. SARANAC LAKE — A Christmas Carol to be performed, Pendragon Theatre, 15 Brandy Brook Ave, 7-8 p.m. 8911854. PLATTSBURGH — Northern Adirondack Vocal Ensemble to perform Festival of Lessons and Carrols, St. Peter’s Church, 114 Cornelia Street, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 23 AUSABLE FORKS — Public Swim, AuSable Valley Cen-
tral School Swimming Pool, 28 Church Street, 2-4 p.m. $2, $1 for students. PERU — 4th Sunday $5 Breakfast at Peru Memorial VFW & Ladies Auxiliary, 710 Pleasant St, 9 a.m. -Noon. LAKE PLACID — The Northern Adirondack Vocal Ensemble (NAVE) to perform, $10. St. Agnes Church, 169 Hillcrest Ave. 523-2200. WESTPORT —ZUMBA Class, Westport Heritage House, Main Street, 6:30 p.m. $5. LAKE PLACID — Northern Adirondack Vocal Ensemble to perform Festival of Lessons and Carrols, St. Agnes Church, 169 Hillcrest Ave, 3 p.m. PERU — 4th Sunday in Advent, Peru Community Church, 12 Elm Street, 10 a.m. 643-8641. ESSEX — Christmas Sunday Service, Essex Community Church, 2306 Main Street, 10:15 a.m.
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WILLSBORO — Free osteoporosis classes, Willsboro Congregational Church, NY Route 22, 10:30 a.m. 546-3565. WILMINGTON — Village of Lights At Santa's Workshop, 324 Whiteface Memorial Highway, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. $9.95, www.NorthPoleNY.com. UPPER JAY — Staged Reading of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, Wells Memorial Library, 12230 New York 9N, 2 p.m. LAKE PLACID — Open Knitting Gatherine, Adirondack Yarns, 2241 Saranac Ave, 6-8 p.m. WESTPORT —ZUMBA Class, Westport Heritage House, Main Street, 6:30 p.m. $5.
Thursday, Dec. 27 PLATTSBURGH — Rough Riders Junior Rifle Team, Plattsburgh Rod and Gun Club, Rte. 9, 6:30 p.m. $5. ELIZABETHTOWN — Free osteoporosis classes, Hand House, Route 8, 10 a.m. 546-3565.
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KEENE — Free osteoporosis classes, Keene Community Center, Church Street, 11:30 a.m. 546-3565. WESTPORT —YOGA Class, Westport Heritage House, Main Street, 6 p.m. $10. ESSEX — Christmas Candle Lighting Service, Essex Community Church, 2306 Main Street, 11 p.m. WILLSBORO — Free osteoporosis classes, Willsboro Congregational Church, NY Route 22, 10:30 a.m. 546-3565.
LAKE PLACID — George Kilby Jr show, the Delta Blue at the Northwoods Inn, 9 p.m. 294-7171. AUSABLE FORKS — Tahawus Lodge Center Annual Open House, 14234 Route 9N, 4-7 p.m.
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PLATTSBURGH — Rough Riders Adult Rifle Team to meet, Plattsburgh Rod and Gun Club, Rte. 9, 5:30 p.m. 298-
UPPER JAY — George Kilby Jr show at the Upper Jay Arts Center, Route 9, 8 p.m. 946-8315.
Saturday, Dec. 29
AUSABLE FORKS — Public Swim, AuSable Valley Central School Swimming Pool, 28 Church Street, 2-4 p.m. $2,
Madisen Reynolds, 9, had her hair cut at Modern Traditons 2 in Keesville for only the second time. Both times, she has donated her hair to the Locks of Love program, which helps provide wigs for cancer patients. $1 for students. WHITEFACE — George Kilby Jr show, Whiteface Mountain Apres Ski, 3-5:30 p.m. 946-2223. WESTPORT —ZUMBA Class, Westport Heritage House, Main Street, 6:30 p.m. $5. LAKE PLACID — STARS ON ICE with Dorothy Hamill, Olympic Center, 2634 Main St., 7:30 p.m. $25.
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This Month in History - DECEMBER 23rd - The transistor was invented by U.S. physicists John Bardeen, Walter H. Brittain, and William Shockley. (1947) 24th - Franz Joseph Gruber composed “Silent Night”. (1818) 26th - James Mason invents the coffee percolator. (1865) 27th - Radio City Music Hall in New York City opens. (1932)
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BESSBORO BUILDERS AND SUPPLIES www.bessborobuilders.com 518-962-4500 HAS YOUR BUILDING SHIFTED Contact Woodford Bros. Inc. for straightening, leveling and foundation repairs at 1-800-OLD-BARN / www.woodfordbros.com
CHUCK’S PLUMBING & HEATING Westport, NY 518-962-8733 MIKE MORRIS & SONS Plumbing and Heating Elizabethtown, NY (518) 873-6586
PERMANENT LIFE INSURANCE. Qualify to age 86. Fast. Easy. Few Questions. No Exam! 1-800-9383439, x24;
LOGGING LAVALLEE LOGGING is looking to harvest and purchase standing timber, primarily Spruce & White Pine Willing to pay New York State stumpage prices on all species. References available. Matt Lavallee, 518-6456351
FOR RENT Keeseville, newly renovated 3/4 bedroom home. $800/ month plus utilities, security deposit, references, no pets.
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LAND AND FARMS WANTED. Serious cash buyer seeks investment property, 200 acres and up, with or without mineral rights. Brokers welcome. For immediate confidential response, call 607-563-8875 ext. 13 or email alan@newyorklandandlakes.com ONEONTA, NY area 2,600 sq ft Farm house 5 BR, 2 Baths on 5 acres. Views 1,120' Elevation $109,000 Owner financing. More Land available www.helderbergrealty.com CALL: 518-861-6541 SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA Affordable custom factory constructed homes $45,900+, Friendly community, No Real Estate or State Income Taxes, minutes to Atlantic Ocean. 772581-0080, www.beach-cove.com. Limited seasonal rentals.
APARTMENT ELIZABETHTOWN/NEW RUSSIA, Wadhams/Westport, Senior Housing, 55yrs+, four rooms with two bedrooms, Apartment in senior community, no pets. 518-873-2609 or 508-839-4551
NORTH HUDSON HOUSE FOR RENT 1 Bedroom with Garage. 518-532-9323 or 518-532-9156.
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CAREER TRAINING 48 SPRING STREET, PORT HENRY, NY 2 BR/1 BA, Large lakeview property. Nice neighborhood. Hdwd fls. Offstreet pk. pl. Village sewer line. No pets/smoking. Utilities included. 750. Security. References. (919) 239-3791 $750 robbiedobb@aol.com
CV-TEC FOR 21ST CENTURY SKILLS! 536-7344 www.cves.org
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LEWIS NEWLY renovated, 2 BDRMS, No Pets, No Smoking, Heat Inclused. $700/mo - Single Occupancy $600/mo. 518-873-6805.
Northern Zone: North Countryman, Valley News & The Burgh Thursday, December 20th at 5pm Friday, December 28th at 5pm
MORIAH NICE 1 BR APTS $495 First 2 months FREE W/2 yr lease. References Required Must Quailfy. Pets?? 518-232-0293
Southern Zone: Times of Ti, Adk. Journal, News Enterprise Friday, December 21st at 5pm Friday, December 28th at 5pm
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WESTPORT STUDIO Apartment second floor, $500 + deposit. 518-962-8500 for more info.
AIRLINES ARE HIRING -Train for hands on Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified -Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-296-7093 AIRLINES ARE HIRING -TRAIN FOR hands on Aviation Career. FAA approved program.Financial aid if qualified - Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 1-877-202-0386. DRIVER- $0.01 increase per mile after 6 months and 12 months. Choose your hometime. $0.03 Quarterly Bonus. Requires 3 months recent experience. 800414-9569 www.driveknight.com DRIVERS: TOP PAYING Dedicated Runs! Consistent Freight, Weekly Home-Time & More! Call Now! 1-800-3972645. HEALTHCARE SERVICES - PERSONAL ASSISTANT Personal asst. needed for high functioning disabled teenage girl after school and weekends. Drivers lic. and ref. req. $1215hr. peabomom@gmail.com HELP WANTED Driver- $0.01 increase per mile after 6 months and 12 months. Choose your hometime. $0.03 Quarterly Bonus. Requires 3 months recent experience. 800-414-9569 www.driveknight.com HELP WANTED AIRLINES ARE HIRING Train for hands on Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-296-7093 HELP WANTED!! MAKE $1,000 weekly mailing brochures from home! Genuine Opportunity! No Experience Required. Start Immediately! www.mailing-system.com HIRING: WORKERS Needed to Assemble Products at Home. No selling, $500 weekly potential. Info. 1985-646-1700 DEPT. CAD-4085
HELP WANTED PSYCHOLOGIST $5,000 Relocation- Seeking Psychologist for a prominent human services agency that supports people with developmental disabilities in the Catskill Mountain region. Become expert in our proactive philosophy and positive approach, assist in the development and monitoring of positive, proactive plans, and train and support staff in areas of teaching and behaviorism. Learn more at www.delarc.org Qualifications include Ph.D. in Psychology, licensed to practice in NYS, and valid Driver's license; experience w/ disabilities preferred. Send resume to: The Arc of Delaware County, 34570 State Highway 10, Walton, NY 13856 or delarc@delarc.org LIVE LIKE a popstar. Now hiring 10 spontaneous individuals. Travel full time. Must be 18+. Transportation and hotel provided. Call Loraine 877-777-2091 NOW ACCEPTING!!! - up to $1000 WEEKLY PAID IN ADVANCE!!! MAILING BROCHURES or TYPING ADS ONLINE for our company. FREE Supplies! Genuine Opportunity. PT/FT. No Experience Needed! www.HelpMailingBrochures.com PSYCHOLOGIST -$5,000 Relocation- Seeking Psychologist for a prominent human services agency that supports people with developmental disabilities in the Catskill Mountain region. Become expert in our proactive philosophy and positive approach, assist in the development and monitoring of positive, proactive plans, and train and support staff in areas of teaching and behaviorism. Learn more at www.delarc.org. Qualifications include Ph.D. in Psychology, licensed to practice in NYS, and valid Driver's license; experience with people w/disabilities preferred. Send resume to: The Arc of Delaware County, 34570 State Highway 10, Walton, NY 13856 or delarc@delarc.org
HELP WANTED LOCAL CDLA DRIVER Off-Road Experience (logs and chips). Some Mechanical work. 518-643-9436
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HELP WANTED Seeking Manager in Essex New York. Manager will be responsible for all Store Operations. Duties include staffing, merchandising and cash control.. Full Benefit package. Send resume and cover letter to: linda_midway@yahoo.com
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WESTAFF SERVICES We'll find the perfect employee and make you the hero! Office /Clerical, Light Industrial Professional/Technical Managerial Call today 518-566-6061
ADOPTIONS ADOPT: We promise to give your baby a life filled with love, happiness, & security. Expenses pd. Lori & Art. 1-877-292-1755
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ADOPT: KINDERGARTEN teacher longs to give your precious baby endless love, secure home, large extended family, bright future. Expenses paid, private, legal. Jenny 1-866-751-3377
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PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOPTION? Talk with caring adoption expert. You choose from families nationwide. LIVING EXPENSES PAID. Call 24/7 Abby's One True Gift Adoptions 866-413-6296 Florida Agency #100021542 PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOPTION? A married successful couple seek to adopt. Will be full-time mom. Financial security. Expenses PAID. Call Annie & Adam 1-800-7905260 (FL Bar# 0150789) PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOPTION? You choose from families nationwide. LIVING EXPENSES PAID. Abby's One True Gift Adoptions. 866-413-6292, 24/7 Void/Illinois
ANNOUNCEMENTS DISH NETWORK STARTING AT $19.99/month PLUS 30 Premium Movie Channels. Free for 3 Months! SAVE! Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL 1-888-8238160 DIVORCE $450* NO FAULT OR Regular Divorce. Covers Children, Property, etc. Only One Signature Required! *Excludes govt. fees. Locally Owned!1-800-522-6000 Ext. 100. Baylor & Associates, Inc. Est. 1977
ANTIQUES/ COLLECTIBLES HAVE COIN WILL TRAVEL Buying Old U.S. coins, currency, commemoratives, bullion and other interesting items. Fair & Honest. Prices in today's market. Call anytime 7 days a week, ANA member. PO Box 151, Jay, NY 12941 518-946-8387
APPLIANCES KITCHEN AID MICROWAVE/CONVECTION Oven/Hood Fan For Sale. 30" Stainless Steel. New, Less 2 weeks. Model Number: KHMC1857WSS. Original Price $719., Architect Series, Beautiful! 518962-8674
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CLARINET, VIOLIN, FLUTE, TRUMPET, Amplifier, Fender Guitar $75 each. Upright Bass, Cello, Saxophone, French Horn, Drums $189 each. Others 4-sale 1-516377-7907
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FOR SALE one set Ping Golf Irons, complete set- 3 thru PW, $150.00. Call 518 -569-1962
FARM PRODUCTS DRAGOON’S FARM EQUIPMENT 2507 Route 11, Mooers, NY 236-7148 DUPREY’S FEEDS & SUPPLIES 9748 rt. 9. Chazy, NY 846-7338 NORTHERN ORCHARD FARM STAND 470 Union Rd., Peru, NY 643-9806
FINANCIAL SERVICES $$$ ACCESS LAWSUIT CASH NOW!!! Injury Lawsuit Dragging? $500-$500,000++ within 48 /hrs? 1-800-568-8321 www.lawcapital.com
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FIREWOOD SEASONED Hardwood Cut & Split $85 face cord 4x8x16" Delivered. Green Hardwood Cut & Split $75 face cord Delivered. 518-593-3263
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FIREWOOD-ALL HARDWOOD 16" Cut & Split $150/cord plus a little extra. You pick up- We will help you load. Evenings Only 8732671 or 491-6313
DIRECT TO Home Satellite TV $19.99/mo. Free Installation FREE HD/DVR Upgrade Credit/Debit Card Req. Call 1-800-795-3579
FOR SALE 1972 GRAND TORINO runs, needs work comes with some new parts $3200; Chevy Van 30 Travelmaster camper $2500. 518-962-4394 ATTORNEY AT LAW Allan Paul Wenraub 11 Clark Rd., Champlain, NY 297-3900
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF JIM GRANT PRODUCTIONS, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/31/12. Office location: Essex County. Princ. office of LLC: PO Box 613, Lake Placid, NY 12946. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to James W. Grant at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: Create, produce and market exercise videos. VN-11/17-12/22/126TC-20739 ----------------------------CUPOLA HOUSE ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN, LLC Articles of Org. filed Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 10/26/2012. Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 2278 Main St., PO Box 99, Essex, NY 12936. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. VN-11/17-12/22/126TC-20742 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: HALTI-USA, LLC AKA HALTI USA, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/13/2007. Office
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location: ESSEX COUNTY, 114 Polarity Way, Lake Placid, NY 12946. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the National Registered Agents, Inc. 875 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 501, New York, NY 10001 Purpose: For any lawful purpose. VN-11/17-12/22/126TC-42164 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF IRWIN FARM LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/06/12. Office location: Essex County. Princ. office of LLC: Rt. 1, P.O. Box 80, Whallons Bay Rd., Essex, NY 129369706. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Corporation Service Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. Purpose: Any lawful activity. VN-11/24-12/29/126TC-42176 ----------------------------FFH I, LLC, ARTS. OF ORG. FILED WITH SSNY ON 10/12/12. Office Location: Essex County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 2296 Saranac Ave., Lake Placid, NY 12946. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act. VN-12/1-1/5/13-6TC42199 ----------------------------THE STEVENS COTTAGE LLC, ARTS. OF ORG. FILED WITH SSNY ON 10/17/12. Office Location: Essex County,
FOR SALE 24"x48" Desk plus Computer table, $50 each. 518-493-2229
SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 2296 Saranac Ave., Lake Placid, NY 12946. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act. VN-12/1-1/5/13-6TC42198 ----------------------------NORDIC SUN ENTERPRISES, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/16/12. Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 808, Lake Placid, NY 12946. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Principal business location: 2830 Wilmington Rd., Lake Placid, NY 12946. VN-12/8-1/12/13-6TC42242 ----------------------------SEALED BIDS will be received as set forth in instructions to bidders until 10:30 a.m. on January 10, 2013,at the NYS Dept. of Transportation, Contract Management Bureau, 1ST FLOOR SUITE 1CM, 50 WOLF RD, ALBANY, NY 12232 and will then be publicly read. A certified or cashier’s check payable to the NYS Dept. of Transportation for the sum specified in the proposal or a bid bond (FORM CONR 391) representing "25% of the bid total" as specified in the contract proposal must accompany each bid. Bids may also be submitted via the internet using Bid Express (www.bidx.com). The Department reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Construction contract plans and proposals are sold
GARAGE DOOR 8'x16', White Aluminum, insulated, very good condition, no dents, will be available on or around August 9th. Asking $450 OBO. 518297-2241.
IT WORKS! I sold my stove in just a couple of weeks through the classifiedsuperstore.com. Great service and results. Ashley A. - Keeseville, NY MISCELLANEOUS SAWMILLS from only $3997.00- MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill- Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE InfoDVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com 1800-578-1363 Ext.300N
ADK CAFE www.theadkcafe.com 518-576-9111 ARNIE’S 20 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, NY 12901 563-3003 ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from Home. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Call 800-510-0784 www.CenturaOnline.com ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from Home. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice, *Hospitality. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV Authorized 800494-3586 www.CenturaOnline.com BOUCHERIE VIAU 83 Covey Hill, Hemmingford,QB 1-450-247-2130 http://www.boucherieviau.com
ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from home. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice, *Hospitality, Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV Authorized. Call 888-201-8657 www.CenturaOnline.com BOQUET LIQUOR Elizabethtown,NY 518-873-6572 BORDERVIEW GROCERY Route 11., Champlain, NY 298-3050 BUB’S PIZZA AND DELI www.bubsdeli.blogspot.com 518-873-9288 CANADA DRUG CENTER. Safe and affordable medications. Save up to 90% on your medication needs. Call 1-888-734-1530 ($25.00 off your first prescription and free shipping.)
RANCH MINK Coat, Black, size 12, seldom worn. A 1 condition. New $2000 Asking $700 OBO. 518-335-3687 WELL PUMP Gould, 1 HP, 4 months old, $500.00. 518-5760012
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GENERAL !!OLD GUITARS WANTED!! Gibson, Martin, Fender, Gretsch. 1930 -1980. Top Dollar paid!! Call Toll Free 1-866-433-8277 52" COLOR (J.V.C.) T.V., perfect condition, $250.00 (or) 35" Samsung Color T.V. $100.00 New. 518-523-1681 AIRLINE CAREERS begin here - Become an Aviation Maintenance Tech. FAA approved training. Financial aid if qualified Housing available. Job placement assistance. Call AIM (888) 6861704 AIRLINE CAREERS begin here Become an Aviation Maintenance Tech. FAA approved training. Financial aid if qualified - Housing available. Job placement assistance. Call AIM (866)453-6204 22704
only on compact disk (CD). The cost is $10 per CD, plus $8 shipping and handling if the CD is not purchased in person. The CD includes both the plans (if applicable) and the proposal in Adobe Acrobat PDF file format. Plans and proposals in Adobe Acrobat PDF format are also available on Bid Express (www.bidx.com) for a monthly subscription fee. CDs can be obtained from the NYSDOT, Plan Sales Unit, 1st Floor Suite 1PS, 50 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12232, (518) 4572124; or from the Regional Office noted below. Requirements: NYSDOT requires that all bidders and subcontractors present evidence of experience and financial standing. Subcontracting Provisions: Subcontracting is permitted as described in the Standard Specification §108-05. *Please call Contracts at (518) 457-3583 if you need a reasonable accommodation for person(s) with a disability to participate in our program. No Amendments are included on the CD. Amendments are posted on the NYSDOT and Bid Express Web Sites. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all Amendments have been incorporated into its bid. Notification on Amendments issued after a CD is purchased will be sent via e-mail to each person or firm purchasing CDs from the NYSDOT. NOTE: Amendments may have been issued prior to CD purchase. Contractors who purchased CDs must also check the NYSDOT
Web Site (https://www.dot.ny.go v / d o i n g business/opportunities/const-notices) for a list of all Amendments. State Finance Law §139-j restricts contact with Department personnel afteradvertisement or notice of a government procurement. Details are provided on the NYSDOT Web Site. Federally Aided Contracts identify a DBE Goal, and 100% NY State Funded Contracts identify both MBE and WBE Goals. Contracts with 0% Goals are generally single operation contracts, where sub-contracting is not expected, and smaller sizecontracts, both of which may present direct bidding opportunities for a Small Business Firm, including, but not limited to, D/W/MBEs. The New York State Department of Transportation, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.0 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation and Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Title VI Program and Related Statutes, as amended, issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all who respond to a written Department solicitation, request for proposal or invitation for bid that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invita-
tion and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability/handicap and income status in consideration for an award. BIDDERS SHOULD BE ADVISED THAT AWARD OF THESE CONTRACTS MAY BE CONTINGENT UPON THE PASSAGE OF A B U D G E T A P P R O P R I AT I O N BILL BY THE LEGISLATURE AND GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK Reg. 01, Sam Zhou, Acting Regional Director, 50 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12232 D262199, PIN 1809.21, Essex, Greene, Saratoga, Schenectady & Warren Cos., Bridge Painting at Various Locations in Region 1., Bid Deposit $750,000.00, NO PLANS, Proposals on CDs $10, plus $8 Postage. Goals: MBE/WBE 13 - 7% VN-12/15-12/22/122TC-42254 ----------------------------THE TOWN OF LEWIS will hold a special Town Board meeting on December 27th at 7PM at the town hall. The purpose of this meeting shall be to close out any business necessary to come before the end of the year. The Town of Lewis organizational and Regular Town Board Meeting for January will be held on January 8th at the Town Hall at 6:45PM. David Blades Town Supervisor VN-12/22/12-1TC42307 ----------------------------PUBLIC NOTICE OF FINANCIAL REPORT Notice is hereby given that the fiscal affairs of
Westport Central School District for the period beginning on July 1, 2011 and ending on June 30, 2012, have been examined by Tom Telling, Certified Public Accountant, Telling & Associates, CPA, PC and that the financial report of prepared in conjunction with the external audit by Tom Telling, CPA has been filed in my office where it is available as a public record for inspection by all interested persons. Pursuant to §35 of the General Municipal Law, the governing board of Westport Central School District may, in its discretion, prepare a written response to the financial report of Tom Telling, Certified Public Accountant and file any such response in my office as a public record for inspection by all interested persons not later than January 15, 2013. VN-12/22/12-1TC42306 ----------------------------LEGAL NOTICE THE YEAR END MEETING, for the Town of Willsboro, will be held on Friday December 28th, 2012 at 4:00 P.M. at the Town Hall, 5 Farrell Road, Willsboro, New York. T H E ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, for the Town of Willsboro, will be held on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013 at 4:00 P.M. at the Town Hall, 5 Farrell Road, Willsboro, New York. THE REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING, for January, will immediately follow the Organizational Meeting. The Town Offices will close at 1:00 P.M. on December 24th, 2012 and will resume normal business hours on
Wednesday, December 26, 2012 The Town Offices will close at 1:00 P.M. on December 31, 2012 and will resume normal business hours Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013. WE WISH EVERYONE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A VERY HAPPY, SAFE AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR. Beverly P. Moran Town Clerk December 13, 2012 VN-12/22/12-1TC42324 ----------------------------THE TOWN OF ESSEX PLANNING BOARD will hold a Public Hearing on 1/3/2013 at the Town Hall at 7 PM on the following: Tax Map #40.81-3-2200 Nat Klipper Site Plan Review. Application to construct new addition to replace existing east facing gable structure, install new doors, windows, trim and siding on entire house, construct additional elevated deck at east side James VanHoven Chairman Planning Board. VN-12/22/12-1TC42355 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF HODGES ACTUARIAL CONSULTING, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with SSNY on Oct 18, 2012. Office location: Essex County. SSNY designated agent upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 142, Elizabethtown NY 12932. Purpose: Actuarial consulting to the insurance industry VN-12/22-1/26/136TC-42358 ----------------------------Juggling your budget? Advertise small, get big results! Call 1-800-989-4237.
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DIVORCE DIVORCE $349 - Uncontested divorce papers prepared. Includes poor person applicant/ waives government fees, if approved. One signature required. Separation agreements available. Make Divorce Easy - 518-2740380. ELIZABETHTOWN THRIFT SHOP www.etownthrift.org 518-873-6518 ERNIE’S MARKET Westport, NY 518-873-4469 ESSEX CO. PUBLIC HEALTH www.co.essex.ny.us/PublicHealth 518-873-3500 HALFWAY HOUSE RESTAURANT Elizabethtown, NY 518-873-2198 KEENE VALLEY CONG. CHURCH www.kvvi.net/~kvcc/ (518) 576-4711 L&M CONVENIENCE STORE 2568 Route 11., Mooers, NY 236-9777
PAPA JOHN’S 1038 Route 11., Champlain, NY 298-3865 PARKER WATER WELLS 590 West Street Middletown Springs, VT 800-862-4016 http://www.parkerwaterwells.com REACH OVER 14 million homes nationwide with one easy buy! Only $1,795 per week for a 20 word classified! For more information go to www.naninetwork.com REVERSE MORTGAGES -NO mortgage payments FOREVER! Seniors 62+! Government insured. No credit/income requirements. Free 28 pg. catalog. 1-888-660 3033 All Island Mortgage SAWMILLS FROM only $3997.00MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill- Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com 1800-578-1363 Ext. 300N
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**OLD GUITARS WANTED! ** Gibson, Martin, Fender, Gretsch, Epiphone, Guild, Mosrite, Rickenbacker. Prairie State, D'Angelico, Stromberg, and Gibson Mandolins/Banjos. 1920's thru 1980's. TOP CASH PAID! 1-800-401-0440
LAND FOR SALE Oneonta, NY area 2,600 sq ft Farm house 5 BR, 2 Baths on 5 acres. Views 1,120' Elevation $109,000 Owner financing. More Land available www.helderbergreality.com CALL:518-861-6541
W.M. MARVIN’S SONS FUNERAL HOME www.wmmarvins.com 518-873-6713
SUZUKI GUITAR LESSONS Willing to Travel. (860)716-8843 or http://adirondackguitarlessons. yolasite.com/ for info.
WESTPORT HOTEL & TAVERN thewestporthotel.com 518-962-4501
YAMAHA KEYBOARD With Axman Stand, Excellent Condition $75.00 518-578-5500
LAND WANTED LAND and FARMS WANTED. Serious cash buyer seeks investment property, 200 acres and up, with or without mineral rights. Brokers welcome. For immediate confidential response, call 607-563-8875 ext.13 or e-mail alan@newyorklandandlakes.com
WOODLAND APARTMENTS Tupper Lake, NY 518-359-8434
WANTED TO BUY
WORK ON JET ENGINES - Train for hands on Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Job placement assistance. Call AIM (866) 854- 6156.
GUNS & AMMO VANN’S GUNS 246 Bradford Rd., Plattsburgh, NY 563-9373
HEALTH ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL www.ech.org 518-873-6377 EYE CARE FOR THE ADIRONDACKS Plattsburgh:566-2020 Saranac Lake: 891-2412 Malone:483-0065 http://www.eyecareadk.com GANIENKEH WHOLISTIC HEALTH CENTER 3083 Rand Hill Rd., Altona, NY 493-6300 RICHARD L. FOREMAN DMD GENERAL FAMILY DENTISTRY 78 Champlain Street (Route 11) Rouses Point, NY 12979 297-8110 TAKE VIAGRA/CIALIS? 40 100mg/20MG Pills + 4 FREE only $99. Save $500! 1-888-7968870 VIAGRA 100MG and CIALIS 20mg! 40 Pills + 4 FREE for only $99. #1 Male Enhancement, Discreet Shipping. Save $500! Buy The Blue Pill! Now 1-888-796-8870
ST. ANGES CHURCH www.stagneslakeplacid.com 518-523-2200
LAWN & GARDEN
ST. BERNARD’S CHURCH Saranac Lake, NY 518-891-4616
BRUSH HOG Model EFM600. Used 1 year, like new. Finish mower. 518-570-8837 $1,000
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TOWAYSINAR SMALL ENGINE REPAIR Elizabethtown, NY 518-873-6438
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BUYING EVERYTHING! FURS, Coins, Gold, Antiques, Watches, Silver, Art, Diamonds."The Jewelers Jeweler Jack" 1-917-696-2024 By Appointment. Lic-Bonded. BUYING/SELLING BUYING/SELLING: gold, gold coins, sterling silver, silver coins, diamonds, fine watches (Rolex, Cartier, Patek, Phillippe), paintings, furs, estates. Call for appointment 917-6962024 JAY BUYING/SELLING: GOLD, gold coins, sterling silver, silver coins, diamonds, fine watches (Rolex, Cartier, Patek, Phillippe), paintings, furs, estates. Call for appointment 917-696-2024 JAY
OXBOW, NY WATERFRONT ON PAYNE LAKE. Cliffs view. 16 acres (8 acreswaterfront). $165K. Develop or just enjoy. 1-919-606-7513 UPSTATE NEW YORK LAND BEST INVESTMENT EVER. Over 100 parcels: 5 to 250acres beautiful trees, ponds, streams. Safe, quiet, peaceful, 5 acres woodlands: $12,995.3 acres So. Tier farm: $13,995. New cabin on quiet river: $59,995. 267 acres large timbertract: $1,000/acre. Call now: 1-800-229-7843 or visit wwwLandandCamps.com
WANTED ALL MOTORCYCLES, before 1980, Running or not. $Top CASH$ PAID! 1-315-5698094 WANTED TO BUY Wanted: Will Pay up to $15 for High School Yearbooks 1900-2012. Any School, Any State. www.yearbookusa.com or 214514-1040 WANTS TO purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 YEARBOOKS UP to $15 paid for high school yearbooks 1900-2012. www. yearbookusa.com or 214514-1040 YEARBOOKS WANTED: Will Pay up to $15.00 for High School Yearbooks 1900-2012. Any School/Any State. www.yearbookusa.com or 214514-1040
LAND 5 ACRES BORDERS FOREST, use Deer Creek, $16,900. 7 acres, 2brooks, $19,900. Financing. www.LandFirstNY.com 1-888683-2626
REAL ESTATE WANTED NORTHERN LAND, Wanted for home building, 3 to 50 acres within 20 miles of Plattsburgh. bonitarose12@gmail.com or call 518 563 2849
SINGLE-FAMILY HOME
DOGS
CA$H PAID- up to $26/Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Hablamos Espanol. 1-800 -371-1136 DIABETIC TEST STRIPS Wanted Check us out online! All Major Brands Bought Dtsbuyers.com 1-866-446-3009
FURNISHED PARK Model with attached room, Voyager Resort, Tucson, Arizona #6-256. Prime corner lot with 3 fruit trees, and a 1995 Buick Roadmaster. Go to www.forsalebyowner for pictures and details. Ad Listing #23927596. $23,950. Call Karen Armstrong 518-563-5008 or 518 -569-9694.
AMERICAN BULLDOG Puppies NKC Reg. M/F, Johnson Type, Family Raised, Shots & Wormings UTD, Genetic Health Guaranteed, Parents on Premises, 4th. Generational Pups, with 18 yrs. Experience, Pet Only $1000.00 (OR) with Full Reg. $1200.00 For more information please call: 518-597-3090 www.coldspringskennel.com
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY WESTPORT: OFFICE SUITES. Fully furnished w/ cubicles, desks, computer & phone hook-ups. 720 sq. ft. Lake views. Contact Jim Forcier @ 518962-4420.
MORRISONVILLE, NY , 3 BR/1 BA Single Family Home, 1,056 square feet, built in 1979, New roof, kitchen, bath & water heater. Full basement. $99,500 OBO. MAKE ME MOVE! 518-4209602 OUT OF STATE REAL ESTATE Single Family Home, Sebastian, Florida Affordable Custom factory constructed homes $45,900+, Friendly community, No Real Estate or State Income Taxes, Minutes to Atlantic Ocean. 772-581-0080
STONE HOUSE IN LEWIS at 8619 Route 9, recently remodeled, full dry basement, 2 car garage with walk up loft, laundry room with new front load washer and dryer, all appliances stay, large stone fireplace, will help with closing cost. Call 518-873-2120 to see.
VACATION PROPERTY
MOBILE HOME 96 COLONY 14X80, Mobile Home, 3br/2ba, master bathroom has jet tub, deck, gardens,appraised at $23,000 but selling at $13,000 obo 518-5725468.
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AUTO WANTED CASH FOR CARS AND TRUCKS. Get A Top Dollar INSTANT Offer! Running or Not! 1-888-416-2208 (888) 416-2208 TOP CASH FOR CARS, Any Car/ Truck, Running or Not. Call for INSTANT offer: 1-800-454-6951
CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! Top $$$$$ PAID! Running or Not, All Years, Makes, Models. Free Towing! We're Local! 7 Days/ Week. Call Toll Free: 1-888-4162330
BOATS 17’ FIBERGLASS Cab boat, ready for restoration, $2500. 518-561-0528
HOBIE 16’ Cataman parts, hulls, trempoline deks, masts, $500. 518-561-0528
CARS 1952 DESOTO White/Blue, no rust, small Hemi,, great project car. Serious inquires only. $3500. 518-962-4688
2001 SUPRA SANTERA low hrs., mint cond., great ski wake board boat, beautiful trailer included, $19,500. 518-354-8089
RILEY FORD Route 9. , Chazy, NY (518) 846-7131 www.rileyfordinc.com
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2005 WHITEHALL SPIRIT rowing/sailboat. Classic boat, rare find. Must sell! Asking $6400 OBO. 845-868-7711 HEWITT PONTOON BOAT Lift, model# 1501, sits on the bottom of the lake. Make an Offer. 518-891-2767 Leave Message on Mail Box 1.
HYUNDAI ACCENT 2010, never been driven in snow, very good shape, well maintained, 68,000 miles, DK Blue Black Interior, am/fm CD, air, auto, front wheel drive, great tires, new battery, new wiper blades, 38 mpg., $7600. 518-873-1067 no call after 8pm.
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DELLA TOYOTA 32 Della Drive., Plattsburgh, NY dellatoyota.net 1-800-640-5144 Call: (800) 640-5144
HEAVY EQUIPMENT 1985 HEIL insulated 6000 gallon stainless steel tank trailer, $5000. 518-5610528
2010 HONDA STATELINE 1200 Miles, Black, 1312cc $8,500 518-569-8170 WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE KAWASAKI 1967-1980 Z1-900, KZ900, KZ1000, ZIR, KZ1000MKII, W1-650, H1-500, H2-750, S1-250, S2-350, S3-400 Suzuki GS400, GT380, CB750 CASH PAID. FREE NATIONAL PICKUP. 1-800-7721142, 1-310-721-0726 usa@classicrunners.com
MOTORCYCLES 1989 YAMAH Virago runs good $1250; 2003 Hyosung runs good, $2000. Please call 518-962-4394 2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 883 Mint condition. 11,000 miles. Many extras incl. new battery, removable luggage rack, back rest & windshield. 518-946-8341. $4,500
TRUCKS 1940 DODGE MILITARY Power Wagon, WC Model, 4x4, $1800. 518-561-0528 2000 RANGER 2000 Ranger XLT 4x4 Super Cab, camper top, liner, tonneau cover, 6 cyl., auto, AC, stereo, 130K, Asking $3595. 518-576-9042
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NEW 2013 F150 SUPER CAB 4X4 STX #EPP160 • 5.0L V8, 6 Spd. Auto, Sync Syst #EP160 System, tem, Sat Radio, Windows/Locks PP. W Wi d /L k
MSRP $35,775 Ford 5.0L -500 .0L Bonus Cash Ford Retail -2,000 t il Cust. C t Cash C h 2 000 FMCC Retail Bonus Cash* -1,000 Dealer Discount -1,680
$30,595
NEW 2013 F150 SUPER CREW 4X4 XL
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MSRP $36,990 Ford 5.0L -500 0L Bonus Cash Ford Retail -2,000 etail CCust. st Cash 2 000 FMCC Retail Bonus Cash -1,000 Dealer Discount -1,100
$32,390
NEW 2013 F150 SUPER CAB 4X4 XLT
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MSRPP $39,235 Ford Retail Cust. Cash -2,000 FMCC Retail Bonus Cash* -1,000 Dealer Discount -2,240
$33,995
MSRP RP $44,375 Fordd Retail Cust. Cash -2,000 FMCC CC Retail Bonus Cash* -1,000 1 000 Dealer Discount -2,380
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DODGE DART SXT
2013
Lease a 2013 Dodge Dart SXT Starting at $149.46*/month
STOCK S STO TOCK TOCK C #AN56 #A 56 #AN 56
$21,400
*Based on $20,115 MSRP. First payment plus $2,849 plus tax and title due at signing. 12,000 miles per year. 24 months includes $500 bonus cash. Must qualify for Ally A Tier rate.
2013
DODGE DART SXT
2013
STOCK #AN STOCK STO #A #AN1 N1
DODGE DART SXT
MSRP
TUNGSTEN, AUTOMATIC, BACK UP CAMERA, REMOTE START, RACETRACK TAIL LAMPS
STOCK STO OCK #AN8 #AN8 #AN
STOCK #AN29 STOCK STO #AN N29 2
$22,965
$20,680
$20,805
MSRP
MSRP
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E, 6 SPEED MANUAL, GPS, SIRIUS, UCONNECT, DUAL EXHAUST REDLINE,
DODGE DART SXT
2013
TUNGSTEN, AUTOMATIC, REMOTE START, UCONNECT
TRUE BLUE, AUTOMATIC, REMOTE START, RACETRACK TAIL LAMPS, SIRIUS
OR Purchase a 2013 Dodge Avenger SE Starting at
2013 013
DODGE AVENGER SE
DODGE AVENGER SE
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$20,485
$20,485
MSRP
MSRP
$242.86* /month
TRUE BLUE, AUTOMATIC, 4 CYL., SIRIUS, UCONNECT
REDLINE, AUTOMATIC, 4 CYL., UCONNECT, 29 MPG HIGHWAY
*Based on $20,485 MSRP. $2,999 plus tax and title due at signing. 72 MONTHS AT 0%. Must qualify for Ally B Tier rate.
First Time Visitors, plug in to your GPS “7440 US Route 9, Elizabethtown, NY 12932” and we’ll greet you at the door!
YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR MORE REBATES - ASK US! Tax, title extra. Must qualify for low financing if available. Low financing in lieu of rebate. *Everybody’s price includes consumer rebate.
Located just 1/4 mile south of Cobble Hill Golf Course on Route 9 in Elizabethtown.
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873-6386 2007 Dodge Nitro SXT 4x4 Stk. #AN35B• Gray, 6 Cyl., Manual Transmission, approx. 108,500 mi.
$158.03/Month
Court Street, Elizabethtown, NY 2008 Dodge Dakota Club Cab 4x4 $257.91/Month Priced at $17,000 • Tax, Title Extra • 75 Months • 3.99% Must be approved at Tier 1 Rate to qualify
2008 Chrysler Town & Country Touring
Stk#AN61A • Silver, 4 Cyl., Automatic, approx. 45,700 mi.
$226.22/Month
2007 Dodge Journey SXT Stk#AM275A • Tan, 6 Cyl., Automatic, Front Wheel Drive, approx. 45,000 mi., DVI
Stk#AN111A1 • Black, 6 Cyl., Automatic, approx. 31,200 mi.
Priced at $9,500 • Tax, Title Extra • 69 Months • 4.49% Must be approved at Tier 1 Rate to qualify
Stk#AM290A • Red, 6 Cyl., Leather, Heated Front Seats, DVD, approx. 68,000 mi.
2004 Dodge Neon SXT $166.59/Month
$25.02/Month Priced at $14,888 • Tax, Title Extra • 75 Months • 3.84% Must be approved at Tier 1 Rate to qualify
2008 Dodge Caliber SXT Stk#
• Red, 4 Cyl., Manual Transmission, Uconnect, approx. 50,600 mi.
$155.13/Month
Priced at $7,000 • Tax, Title Extra • 48 Months • 5.99% Must be approved at Tier 1 Rate to qualify
Priced at $10,188 • Tax, Title Extra • 75 Months • 3.99% Must be approved at Tier 1 Rate to qualify
2010 Dodge Caliber SXT
2011 Ram1500 Quad Cab 4x4
Stk#AP1255 • Orange, 4 Cyl., Automatic, approx. 354,000 mi.
Stk#AN115A • Silver, 5.7 Hemi, Automatic, approx. 24,000 mi.
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4
$217.69/Month
$424.97/Month
Stk#AN125A • Dark Gray, 6 Cyl., Automatic, approx. 33,000 mi.
Priced at $14,444 • Tax, Title Extra • 75 Months • 3.74% Must be approved at Tier 1 Rate to qualify
Priced at $28,288 • Tax, Title Extra • 75 Months • 3.74% Must be approved at Tier 1 Rate to qualify
Priced at $26,888 • Tax, Title Extra • 75 Months • 3.74% Must be approved at Tier 1 Rate to qualify
Priced at $14,900 • Tax, Title Extra • 75 Months • 3.99% Must be approved at Tier 1 Rate to qualify
Dealer #3160005
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Prices good until 1/2/13. Photos are for illustration purposes only.
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