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Elizabethtown Lewis Central School fifth graders pose with Julie and George Huttig from Adirondack Chevrolet Buick, sponsors of the Healthy Bodies Program, on Dec. 15. Puppets in Education specialize in presentations that give students tips and tools to support healthy decisions and to build self esteem. Adirondack Chevrolet Buick also gifted 10 puppets to the school that will allow students to continue their creative education and roleplay pro-social and problem solving scenarios. Photo provided
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By Pete DeMola pete@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ Lawmakers granted Essex County Board of Supervisors Chairman Randy Douglas and Vice Chair Bill Ferebee another year at the helm on Monday, Jan. 5. Finance Chair Tom Scozzafava, who nominated Douglas for an unprecedented sixth term, hailed the Jay leader. Ò He has not only served this body well, but also put his constituents first,” said Scozzafava. The longtime Moriah leader said Douglas has steered the county through some its most vexing terrain in memory, including the possible closure of Moriah Shock, the sale of the county-run nursing home, the installation of a new radio project, IreneÕ s aftermath and the numerous infrastructure challenges facing one of the remote counties in the state. Ò HeÕ s a hard worker, I donÕ t know where he gets the energy. HeÕ s always trying to do something for his town and the CONTINUED ON PAGE 9
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ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The prospects for an economic resurgence in the county seat grew significantly dimmer on Tuesday with the news that the DeerÕ s Head Inn Restaurant, a popular local landmark, will close on Jan. 17. Co-owner Dr. Robert DeMuro declined to give an exact reason for the closure. Ò As owners we have struggled with the decision to close for over six months, but have decided it is the best thing to do at this time,” he told the Valley News in an email. DeMuro said he has enjoyed bringing the building back to its current state. Ò It is in much better shape compared to eight years ago when we bought it,” he said. “We hope to find somebody else to carry on the legacy of the Deer’s Head.” A broker for the historic structure has not been decided. DeMuro said the owners hope to continue to support the thrift store, which is located on the second floor, and work with them to secure long-term rental space. Elizabethtown Supervisor Noel Merrihew called the news a Ò tremendous disappointment.” Ò What an unfortunate loss it is for the town,” he said. “It’s right in the center of the community.” Merrihew said the venerable old facility, which originally opened in 1808, generates traffic and adds a sense of life to the town. Ò It will be noticeably absent once they no longer exist,” he said. Ò ItÕ s such a historic facility that people connect to the town of Elizabethtown.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 15
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Golden Palace robbed in Port Henry; suspect still at large By Pete DeMola
pete@denpubs.com PORT HENRY Ñ The investigation is still underway for a suspect who robbed the Golden Palace Chinese Restaurant on Broad Street Tuesday night. At about 5:20 p.m., a white male clad in a black hooded sweatshirt entered and passed Jiwang Xian, who was working the counter, a note. “I couldn’t really understand,” he said. “He was still standing there, I think he wanted money.” Xian opened the drawer and gave him $10. “No, all of the money,” said the suspect, whom Xian said was attempting to peer into the drawer.
The suspect made a motion from under his sweatshirt that indicted he was pointing a gun at Xian. Xian slapped what he estimated to be between $50 and $70 onto the counter and glared at the suspect. “All of it,” said the suspect. Xian told him no. “He was really angry, but I was really angry, too!” said Xian. At this point, recalled Xian, a customer realized what was happening and the suspect took off. The suspect fled into the night, down Main Street towards the lakefront, and the customer asked if Xian wanted him to call the police. They arrived within minutes. “It was very quick,” said Xian, who continued to keep the place open and serve customers. On Wednesday afternoon, a brisk lunchtime crowd came and went, expressing their sympathies and wishing Xian and his colleague, Yunwang Ze, holiday wishes. “I was a little scared,” said Xian. Ze scoffed at being afraid.
But nothing like this has happened in the 15 years theyÕ ve been running the joint, she noted. State police are investigating the incident. Ze said the suspect was about 5’ 8”, stocky, with hazel eyes and a thin face and no facial hair. “We’ll get him,” said Moriah Town Supervisor Tom Scozzafava. The Golden Palace, he said, is a well-respected and established member of the community. “They work hard for every dollar they earn,” he said. Asked if he thought it was a drug-related, Scozzafava demurred. Narcotics are an ongoing problem not just in his community, but everywhere. “It’s so difficult to deal with,” he said. “How many cops can you put on the street? It becomes an issue of affordability.” Inside the Golden Palace, a woman waited for her order. “It’s never been this bad,” she said of narcotics in the area. Those with information regarding the case are encouraged to call the state police at SP Lewis at 518-873-2750.
State police are searching for the suspect who robbed the Golden Palace Chinese Restaurant in Port Henry on Tuesday, Dec. 30. Photo by Pete DeMola
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Lake Placid branch of Champlain National Bank now open LAKE PLACID Ñ Champlain National Bank President and CEO Joseph Shaw is excited to announce the new branch located at 2040 Saranac Avenue in Lake Placid is now open for business. The new branch is down the street from where the Bank had been located since 2006. Champlain National Bank has owned the property where the new branch stands since 2003 in anticipation of building a permanent location. Ò We started in a smaller location in the Crestview Plaza, in order to test the Tri-Lakes market,” said Director of Marketing Jackie Hallock. Ò The communityÕ s response was overwhelmingly positive for a local, Essex County based bank, so we decided to build.” The branch in Lake Placid is a full service bank and recently grew to four full-time staff. Kevin Brady, a native of Saranac Lake, is the Regional Manager and Business Developer, and the Office Supervisor is Sean Hall of Lake Placid. Ò We have some very loyal customers in the Tri-Lakes area and look forward to growing more relationships with the visibility of this new branch, and with the excellent crew we have in Lake Placid,” President and CEO Joe Shaw said. Everyone in the community is welcome to stop by for a visit to take a look around and have a free cup of coffee.
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From left: Jackie Hallock, Vinny McClelland, Kevin Brady, Craig Randall, Peter Paine, Jr., Joseph Shaw, Roby Politi, James McKenna, Bill Kissel and Carol Manley cut the ribbon for the Lake Placid branch of the Champlain National Bank. Photo provided
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appy New Year to everyone. I must apologize for my errors in last weeks column, being away for the holidays adds a craziness to the mix. I hope everyone had a safe and peaceful New YearÕ s celebration. Welcome 2015, how do the years fly by so fast. As a correction, The Pleasant Valley Chorale will be tuning up their vocal chords after a short rest preparing for their Spring concert in April on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at the Elizabethtown Social Center from 7 until 9 p.m. they will begin working on the music they will be performing. If you enjoy singing and donÕ t get stage fright as I would, then make time to join them. This is a great way to stave off that cabin fever that comes each winter. The theme of this years concert is folk music. If interested, contact the Social Center at 873-6408 or Director Susan Hughes. They always welcome new members. The Elizabethtown Thrift Shop, our own little department store would like you to remember that their hours will be changing slightly, beginning Thursday, January 8 they will be open until 7 p.m. as usual, after that, each Thursday they will be closing at 5 p.m. except the first Thursday of each month. Elizabethtown Lewis Central School, ELCS will be holding their School Board meeting on Monday, January 12 at 7 p.m. in the conference room. Important information given from the audit report and the financial consultant update along with the regular school board business will be on the agenda. Looking ahead, mark your calendars for the next Piano by Nature Concert at the Hand House on Saturday, January 31 at 7 p.m. and a second performance on Sunday, February 1 at 3 p.m. This first concert on the new year will feature a unique performance by “Ricochet Duo” called the “The Woodswoman Project” honoring the well known environmentalist of the Adirondack’s, Ann Bastille. This performance weaves music, sound, images and light representing water, wood, birds and silence which was so important to Ann. Adirondack composers Hilary Tann and William Pfaff along with Doug Opel from Minneapolis will present enlightening concert. For more details the performance visit their website at ricochetduo.com. Reserve your tickets early, as seating is always limited. Cost is $15, $5 for children under 15. Call 962-2949 for more information.
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n Saturday Jan. 10, the Champlain Valley Film Society flashes to life with a screening of “Pride,” a drama about the unlikely alliance between Welsh coal miners and a group of gays and lesbians from London in 1984, when Margaret Thatcher was prime minister of Great Britain. Andy Buchanan of Whallonsburg, a historian and senior lecturer at UVM, was involved and will offer his thoughts. The film starts at 7:30, admission is $6 and the venue for this and all the film society’s shows is the Whallonsburg Grange. The film society keeps the Grange Hall hopping this Sunday, Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. with a free showing of “The Black Stallion” adopted from the beloved book and directed by Francis Ford Coppola. I myself have seen this movie several dozen times, back when the kids were young and deeply fond of horses. ItÕ s a wisely told, gripping story that is uplifting but not sappy, and the brilliant big screen images of the stunning star, a black Arabian, would please anyone. If thereÕ s a good sized audience for this and the next free movies later this spring, the film society may be encouraged to continue screen-
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Rob Ivy • robhivy@gmail.com ing free kidsÕ movies. So head over to Whallonsburg this Sunday afternoon for a free showing of a beautiful classic movie. An astute reader pointed out to me that the process of sublimation mentioned last week also goes the other way. Sublimation, youÕ ll recall, is the change from a solid like dry ice to a gas like carbon dioxide without becoming a liquid, and vice versa. Frost forming on windows is also sublimation, where water in its gas form turns into a solid without becoming liquid water. Sublimation is also the skill of keeping your mouth shut and behaving like a polite adult, but thatÕ s another column. Although spring is far off, great horned owls don’t mind the cold and are finishing their nests and starting to lay eggs now. The eggs, up to five of them, will hatch later this month and early into February, with the young birds hunting by mid-April. Later in the fall the young get kicked out of the nest to fend for themselves. Because they have almost no sense of smell, great horned owls are one of the very few predators which happily hunt skunks.
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n Tuesday, Jan. 13, children are encouraged to attend the first story time of the New Year at the library. The theme is “Dragons A Foot” which has a lot of potential for many neat stories. Story time will start at 10 a.m. in the Keeseville Free Library on Front Street. This is a free event and any are welcome to listen to the great stories. DonÕ t forget that the Ausable Chasm is open all year round. If you plan on making a day of the visit, be sure to bring your own lunch as the cafŽ is closed for the season, but snacks are available. The Chasm is open from 9 to 4 p.m. Right now, there is a spectacular sheen of ice on the side of the main fall that can be viewed from the bridge for Route 9. I only have gotten a fleeting glimpse of a bald eagle once so far this year, but they are definitely back by the edge of the lake. At this same location, I love seeing all the ducks huddled together in the water. It has always amazed me how in water so cold that a human being would freeze to death in minutes that ducks flourish for hours. In 1812, John Anderson and Robert Hoyle settled the area calling it Anderson Falls for the obvious landmark feature. Anderson bought out HoyleÕ s interest for a half raft of wood which Hoyle took to Canada to establish himself across the border. Apparently Hoyle was quite the character and numerous stories exist of his escapades in Canada. In 1817, Richard Keese Jr. and family settled here beginning a strong financial and political presence in the community. The first post office was established in 1819 bearing the name of Keeseville giving the community the name which would survive until just a week ago. Have a great week.
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oing to the golf course... in winter? Why not? Join us on Jan. 17 at the Cobble Hill Golf Course in Elizabethtown for a vintage snowmobile rally. It will be a full day of family fun with sledding, skiing, snowshoeing and sÕ mores! Plus, we’ll be raffling off that 1996 Arctic Cat 580 youÕ ve heard so much about. To purchase tickets in advance, contact jhartley@ncspca.org. If youÕ re looking for a way to get outside and beat the winter blues, this is your chance... See you there! The North Country SPCA would like to thank all of our friends in the local community and beyond for helping to make 2014 a recordbreaking year. More animals than ever before came through our shelter doors, which means we also sent more animals than ever before to their forever homes. Most recently, we were challenged by a very, very generous group of donors to raise $40,000 by the end of the year. And we did it - with YOUR help! Our furry friends thank you with purrs and wagging tails for your generosity. Each dollar really does make a difference! Our featured pet this week is May, a petite Beagle and Dachshund mix who has a lot of energy and spirit. This playful young lady is friendly overall, but she is a little overprotective
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Miss May of her food dish. The caring staff at the shelter have been working with her to overcome this hurdle, and she is making progress. Miss May loves to play and will chase balls for you for hours. She walks well alongside other dogs, but we feel she would be happiest as the only dog in her forever home. May needs an experienced dog person to help her become the best canine companion she can be... are you up for the challenge?
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t would seem that the rush and bustle is now behind us and many of us tend to make resolutions for the new year. I do not do this as I know that I will not follow through, but I do set some goals to sort out and put into better order things that have piled up since summer. One thing I found is that I had been going through pictures taken, but I did not put names on the back. The longer these pile up, the more the memory tends to fade. As a former historian, this is something that we really need to do on a timely basis. We have had some great pictures given to us at the museum and no information on the back of personÕ s names, date, year and the event. So as we are going through these items for our annual calendar and would love to use some of these pictures, we have nothing to go with it, so I hope that this will be reminded to make the habit as soon as you get those pictures back to record some useful information for later use. It was predicted that we were in for a big storm this past weekend and some thought that things might be cancelled, but thanks to our great highway crews, the roads were clear for us to travel early the next morning. On Sunday, one of the crew went through and plowed the sidewalk. To all the crew mem-
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bers, a big thank you. I ran across an interesting article about how small rural farms are making a great comeback and finding new and interesting ways to make this a profitable business. This is great even in a time when families no longer have family gardens, but we enjoy that fresh home grown local good items. We do appreciate our local farmers and hope that we the community support your efforts. Reminder once again that the United Methodist Men’s group will be having their first winter soup, bread and man-size dessert lunch on Saturday Jan. 17 from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the church. The men are great cooks and they enjoy doing these lunches during the winter months. The cost is only $6, so invite a friend and come join them. There still seems to be a lot of activities at the Grange Hall in Whallonsburg each month; they have some great offerings. I welcome news items Ñ just call me or use my email at the top of the article. Happy Birthday to Lisa Boardman (Jan. 7), Lacey Ahrent (Jan. 9), Gregg Mithcell (Jan. 9), Catherine Bigelow (Jan. 10), Betty Jane Cross (Jan. 11), Lucy Belzile (Jan. 13), Ruth Pytlak (Jan. 16), Peggy Hunn (Jan. 18) and Deanna Mero (Jan. 18).
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f you registered your child for the Youth CommissionÕ s Ski-and-Ride Program back in December, the first Whiteface trip is planned for Sunday, Jan. 11. It looks like we might still be in the grip of the arctic freeze, so make sure your skiers are warmly dressed. The bus leaves the Westport Central School parking lot at about 7:30 a.m. and returns around 5 p.m. (Parents should keep in mind that school buses wonÕ t always be available and that they may be called on for carpooling.) For more information, or if you havenÕ t registered your child but would like to, call Bridgette Blemel at 962-4392. There will be a community blood drive at the school on Tuesday, Jan. 13, from 3 to 7 p.m. ItÕ s usually in one of the classrooms down near the gym. Please give! And on Friday, Jan. 16, the Westport Parent Teacher Student Organization will meet at 3 p.m. in the school library. They are very interested in new members but also wanted to let people know you donÕ t have to be a member to attend a meeting. Or a parent, or a teacher, or a student. You could even be a bachelor! Though if you work at the After School Program you wouldnÕ t be able to attend this meeting even if you wanted to. Hypothetically speaking, of course. Are you a Price Chopper shopper? If so, why not register your AdvantEdge card with the Tools for Schools program, which will help WCS get free educational equipment every time you shop at Price Chopper. Visit www.pricechopper.com to register your card. The WCS school code is 16462. Did you see the wonderful in-depth article about local farmers in last weekÕ s paper? It coincided with my column celebrating WCSÕ s recent experiment of serving soup cooked from scratch with locally raised ingredients (from Adam HainerÕ s Juniper Hill Farm in Wadhams). If you would like to see more cooking from scratch with local farm food at Westport Central, donÕ t be shy about letting the school and the school board know of your support for such programs. ItÕ s not always easy for change to happen, but public support for change always makes it happen faster. WouldnÕ t it be great if farming could be our communityÕ s future, as well as its past?
Hot and tasty chicken and biscuits WESTPORT Ñ There will be a chicken and biscuit dinner, Thursday, Jan. 15, at the Westport Federated Church, 6486 Main St. Serving starts at 4:30 p.m. with takeouts available. The cost is $9 for adults and children 12 and under cost $4. Non-perishable food items are welcome for the Westport Food Pantry.
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Sisto cops plea in deadly crash By Pete DeMola
pete@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ Trevor Sisto, the man whose high speed pursuit through Lake Placid ended with the death of a married couple last July, pled guilty last week in Essex County Court to nine charges in connection with the incident, which ended when Sisto smashed into their vehicle in Ray Brook. The nine-count plea included three counts of first-degree assault, a felony; one count of first-degree attempted assault, a felony; two counts of leaving the scene of a property damage accident, both violations; two counts of reckless driving, a misdemeanor; and one count of reckless endangerment for driving at a high rate of speed along the sidewalks and on Main Street in Lake Placid. Sisto, 21, avoided homicide or manslaughter charges in the deaths of James and Kimberly Barney, of Parishville, an incident that also left their 12-year-old daughter, Emily, severely injured.
He faces 35 years in prison with a post release supervision period of up to five years. Essex County District Attorney Kristy Sprague said the plea agreement marks closure to the case. Ò It has and continues to be what is best for this family who is grieving the loss of their family members and having to deal with the turmoil left from the path of destruction caused with Sisto’s actions,” said Sprague in a statement. Sprague said the family was part of the plea discussions early on and their input was an important part of the offer, which includes waiving the right to appeal. The district attorney said on Friday that Emily is recovering from her injuries. The plea agreements mean that she will be spared the trauma of an extended trial and possible years-long appeals process. “She can finally begin to heal knowing she will not have to do this,” said Sprague. Ò The reality is no matter what Sisto gets for a sentence, it will not bring back their loved ones, but it will certainly bring some closure for them knowing this man
ELCS Board of Education to meet
ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School Board of Education will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room. ItÕ s anticipated the Board will hold a brief executive session at 6 p.m, focused on the employment history of particular employees. At this meeting, itÕ s anticipated the School Board will: • Receive the 3rd annual State of the District Report from the superintendent; • Consider a report from the Superintendent on Administrative Staffing structure; • View a presentation from the Essex County Office of Real Property Services regarding the VeteranÕ s Exemption; • Hear from the student Green Team; • Review the districtÕ s Wellness Policy. • District residents and interested others are encouraged to attend, as the meeting is open to all. The agenda will be posted on Friday, January 9th.
Tech 101 comes to E’town
ELIZABETHTOWN — The electronics help group “Tech 101” will be offered Tuesday, Jan. 20, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Elizabethtown Social Center. This class is for those who are learning a
will be off the streets for a very, very long time.” Sisto was initially arraigned on 60 counts last month. The former Fort Covington resident is scheduled to return to court for sentencing on March 5 at 2 p.m.
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new computer, tablet, iPad, or any other new technology “toy.” Ken Hughes, former ELCS Principal and current in-home IT consultant, will instruct. Contact the Social Center to register or for more information at 873-6408 or info@elizabehtownsocialcenter.org.
Underground Railroad talk scheduled
WILLSBORO Ñ The Friends of the Paine Memorial Free Library will present “North Star Underground Railroad” Thursday, Jan. 22, at 7 p.m. at the library. Peter Slocum, a docent, tour guide and board member at the North Star Underground Railroad Museum at AuSable Chasm, will present a slide talk about the courageous abolitionists who aided escaping slaves on their way north to freedom. The program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
Pleasant Valley rehearsals scheduled
ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The Pleasant Valley Chorale will begin rehearsals for its spring session Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m. at the Elizabethtown Social Center. The community ensemble, directed by Susan Hughes, will be rehearsing a program of folk music by Aaron Copland and Jean Ritchie for concerts in early May. New members of any voice are welcome; dues are $12 to join. For additional information, contact Susan Hughes at 873-7319.
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our editorial, “Abolish Protect the Adirondacks” (Dec. 24, 2014), is poorly researched, inaccurate, and inflammatory—nothing more than an effort to silence those voices with which you disagree. Basic factual mistakes include names of Board members (itÕ s Bob Glennon, not John Glennon) and where our headquarters is located (itÕ s Lake George, not Niskayuna). All of this information is easily accessible on our website. Among other things, you would have found that PROTECT has more local residents on its Board of Directors than any other Adirondack environmental group, and likely more than most other major Adirondack non-profits: two-thirds of our Board live in the Adirondacks year-round; one-third make their livings here; and five operate their own businesses here. In these areas, PROTECT’s Board has higher representation than other groups. In the last year, PROTECT played a key leadership role in passing new statewide aquatic invasive species control legislation. We broke stories about violations of laws and regulations on the Forest Preserve and successfully called upon the APA to begin State Land Master Plan reform efforts in transparent public forums. We worked with other groups to force the state to rescind a troubling and illegal plan for the new Essex Chain Lakes area. We helped stop expansion of environmentally damaging ATV use on public and private lands in New York. We also work in partnership with over 75 lakes associations and Paul SmithÕ s College to manage the largest water quality monitoring program in the Park. This program provided scientific evidence of extensive road-salt pollution in Adirondack waters and has catalyzed Park-wide action. PROTECTÕ s successes were enabled by the hard work of our executive director, whom you attacked baselessly. Peter Bauer has a long resume, working in the Adirondacks as a journalist, serving on a state commission, and leading various Adirondack Park environmental non-profits for 25 years. He has served on numerous state and private task forces and advisory bodies dealing with Adirondack Park issues, published investigative reports, authored chapters in books, written widely for numerous publications, testified before various state legislative committees, and has won many environmental victories. He also serves on the Zoning Board of Appeals for the Town of Lake George. The editors at Denton Publications are clearly agitated by PROTECTÕ s efforts and lawsuit to oppose what we see as a ruinous approval by the Adirondack Park Agency (APA) for the 6,000-acre Adirondack Club & Resort project. We focused mostly on the impact of this approval on lands classified as Resource Management under the APA Act. We feared this project would set a negative precedent for poorly designed large-scale subdivisions. Our fears have, unfortunately, been realized, as weÕ re now seeing a new 1,100-acre subdivision on Resource Management lands in the southern Adirondacks, designed the same way, with far flung lots and house sites connected by roads and powerlines. We believed in the merits of this case and are disappointed that this bad precedent for the development of Resource Management lands will stand. We have no objection whatever to a bustling Adirondack economy; we simply want the state to follow its own laws and regulations. While you take PROTECT to task for allegedly wasting public resources through our challenge to the APAÕ s approval of the Adirondack Club & Resort, you were strangely quiet with respect to unsuccessful lawsuits and appeals by local governments in the Adirondacks, brought and defended on both sides with public monies, over new APA shoreline regulations. According to you, itÕ s okay for some to litigate, but not for us. The most troubling aspect of Denton PublicationsÕ editorial is your naked call to censorship and suppression of voices that you disagree with. Denton PublicationsÕ effort to silence or abolish a voice in public life you donÕ t like is a dangerous step indeed. WhatÕ s next? Your editorial calling for censorship and abolishment of PROTECTÕ s right to public speech undermines free thought, free expression, and any hope for a diverse, pluralistic, and open American civil society. Just so you know, Protect the Adirondacks is here to stay. This is America after all, and everybody gets a voice. Charles Clusen, Chair of the Board of Directors Protect the Adirondacks
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istakes and misThose editorial staff members steps are a part of who are uncomfortable with the life. No one is imposition will be free to remove mune from making them. ItÕ s their names. I will read and sign how we choose to acknowledge on to each editorial, so that when and deal with them that makes anyone wants to take exception all the difference in the world. to what weÕ ve written they know Society today tends to supwho to address. No one should port the notion that it is a sign hide from their beliefs and in of weakness to admit oneÕ s erturn no one should be attacked or Dan Alexander ror and deny all wrongdoing. I persecuted when they are brave Thoughts from was brought up in an era when enough to step forward and take Behind the Pressline one was expected to be respona position. sible for their actions and be The other key point that must willing to recognize when errors were made be clarified is that, while we reserve the right to and accept the consequences of those actions. edit, we will never censor nor blacklist anyone I grew up in a time when putting your name with a role or position in the community that on your work was a sign of pride, unlike today seeks a venue to express their concerns prowhen far too many feel it opens the door for vided they do so in a respectful and accurate retribution and accountability. manner. We can see how this point could have A few weeks ago we published an editobeen misinterpreted in this editorial. That was rial titled “Abolish Protect the Adirondacks,” not the intent but we understand how it could written by the Denton Editorial Board. While I have been taken that way. fully agree with the intent of the opinion piece, Regardless of how you feel about our opinI saw several areas within the piece where I disions, we must be respectful of those we disagreed with the use of certain language and the agree with and those who have a different impression it may have left readers. line of thought than ours. Vilifying those with The purpose of an editorial is to stimulate whom you disagree is not the way a democthought and discussion. To present facts, opinracy should operate and not how any of us ions and the introduction of ideas to serve and should conduct ourselves. With that in mind, to enhance our communities. The above menI extend my deepest regrets to the members of tioned editorial, while well intended, got off Protect the Adirondacks, their executive directrack and the passion to drive home a point tor Peter Bauer and to all of you who feel the was overtaken by disrespectful remarks that way in which our position was framed was did not serve to support the argument being inappropriate. made. The primary emphasis of this opinion We readily agreed last week when speaking was that this group had overstepped its efforts to Protect the AdirondackÕ s executive director to wear down ACR by repeated court actions. that we would publish a response from their Suggesting that the car one drives, the organization, which appears to the left in the amount of money one earns or referring to any space normally reserved for the paperÕ s viewperson in a disrespectful way was clearly gopoint. We will always invite both those who ing too far and should not be said in an open agree and disagree with our positions to join exchange of ideas. the conversation and share their views with Blame it on social media, or the style of poliour readers. Only when we have an open extics these days, but I find it an unacceptable change can we all become enlightened to the practice that will be changed with editorials issues and views that shape hometowns. appearing in our papers. As policy we expect Additionally, we have agreed to meet with our readers who want to express a viewpoint representatives from Protect the Adirondacks to sign their name and accept accountability in the near future. Our pages and our doors for what they put down on paper. We believe will always be open for dialogue and in no those who work for the paper should follow way will we seek to discourage nor stifle those the same policy. who have a vested interest in the future of our Therefore, effective immediately, our editoregion. rial board will be reconfigured. Editorials appearing next to my column will be signed by Dan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton those members of the staff who draft and supPublications. He may be reached at dan@denpubs. port the position taken in the opinion piece. com.
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Abolish editorial board To the Editor: Having a “hometown” newspaper that is free is nice – but it has one large draw back: you canÕ t cancel your subscription in disgust at a ridiculously insulting editorial. (And no one will even see you tossing the paper into the recycling bin without reading it.) The editorial suggesting that Protect the Adirondacks should be abolished was yellow journalism (no legitimacy coupled with sensationalism) at its worse. Although equally as impossible and inappropriate, how about abolishing the “Denton Publications Editorial Board” of The Valley News, (whoever they are)? Katharine Preston, Essex
Amen to editorial
As the young continue to move westward, the schools close, and the economy declines further, the gentry will not mind (so long as a few workers remain to mow their lawns and plow their driveways), but you will find your principal income from ads fall away disastrously, and then perhaps you will realize that in betraying the non-gentry here, you betrayed your own interests. John Gardner, Essex
Letter was polarizing To the Editor: Bill Coats, production manager at Denton Publications and author of the recent racist, inflammatory, and polarizing letter to the editor, draws his information from The New Century Foundation and its publication, American Renaissance. Both were founded by arch racist, Jared Taylor, a self admitted white separatist who views whites as genetically superior in intelligence to blacks.
To the Editor: In regards to your editorial on “Banishing Protect”, I say a grateful AMEN. If, however, we cannot abolish this organization, I would hope that we can change the rules of the court. They drop frivolous lawsuits with impunity because to do so has no consequences for them. If the rules of the court are changed to require them to pay the court costs and the legal costs of the other litigants, then perhaps they might think before suing. Either way, most of my friends and I will be glad to support you in your crusade. Thanks again for a breath of fresh air from the media. George King Westport
Anti-fracking editorial betrays the working class To the Editor: I enclose this statement by the Science and Environmental Policy Project (SEPP) for your consideration: Ò On Dec. 13, we linked to a report from the Congressional Budget Office, ‘The Economic and Budgetary Effects of Producing Oil and Natural Gas from Shale.Õ Ò In general, the report found that assuming prudent practices are insisted upon hydraulic fracking does not threaten drinking water. Ò It is important that State agencies that oversee these techniques property monitor them. One issue that requires monitoring is the proper disposal of wastewater, not only from the actual technique but also from a potentially enormous amount of water that can be released from deep underground. “The report specifically addressed different shale formations, such as the Marcellus in New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia as well as those in Texas. Ò As noted in the report, the practice has greatly expanded jobs in various parts of the country. Ò Except in certain corners, there is little question that hydraulic fracking and horizontal drilling is dramatically changing the world geopolitical outlook for oil and natural gas. Ò On Dec. 17, Governor Andrew Cuomo decided to ban hydraulic fracking of shale in New York State. The important Marcellus formation is in the southern and western parts of the state, which is experiencing economic stagnation. Ò The governor referred to his experts who cited environmental health concerns. Ò As the Wall Street Journal stated, Ò In other words, all of the Governor’s men couldn’t find conclusive evidence that fracking presents a significant risk to public health or the environment. So they’re going to ban fracking until they do.” Ò Hydraulic fracturing has been used since 1947 and the EPA has yet to uncover credible evidence that it causes groundwater contamination. The best one of the governorÕ s experts, the acting state health commissioner, could do was that he would not want to live in a community where fracking was taking place. Ò One may not wish to live in a community with a major jet airport, but is that a reason to issue a statewide ban on jet airports?” In your opposition to fracking, you have sided with the Green gentry against the ordinary working class people of the area.
St. Andrew’s scholarships now available
LAKE PLACID Ñ The St. AndrewÕ s Society of the Adirondacks will again offer scholarships for piping, drum, and dance lessons, pipe band and competition fees, as well as for research in Scottish history and culture. The scholarship program is supported by donations and raffle ticket sales. Applicants must live, work, or attend school in the Adirondacks. They should send a letter to SASA, P.O. Box 1424, Lake Placid, NY 12946 detailing their lessons or research, their pipe band or dance associations, band camp/competition experience. Letters should be received by Sunday, March 15, and awards will be made in early May. Membership in the St. Andrews Society of the Adirondacks is open to anyone with an interest in Scotland. Members are active in Scottish games and festivals and are in parades from Plattsburgh to New York City. Letters requesting info or membership applications may be sent to the same address or to adkscot.org.
Jay organizational meeting rescheduled
JAY Ñ The previously scheduled 2015 Town of Jay Organizational Meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 7:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Community Center in Au Sable Forks.
Timothy Mount, Elizabethtown
Bauer’s voice “intelligent and courageous” To the Editor:
The recent editorial calling for the dissolution of Ò Protect the Adirondacks” was unnecessarily harsh and unprofessional in the personal nature of the Adirondack JournalÕ s attack on that organization and its executive director, Peter Bauer. We are in great need of thoughtful and educated environmental defenders, local and regional, as well as national and global. Mr. BauerÕ s point of view is an integral part of all of our considerations here in the Adirondacks. Much harm has been done to the environment worldwide in the name of economic progress, and “Protect” is trying to prevent an erosion of this kind in our own state. Bauer is working on all of our behalf by speaking and acting on his conscience and with expertise. To silence a voice that reminds us of 1894 and the approval by the people of the passage of Article XIV, in which New York State Forest Preserve lands were placed under the stateÕ s highest level of protection, is unwise, shortsighted and historically uninformed. The Adirondack Park, a state and national treasure which we all value, has always manifested the conflict of preservation vs. economic growth. The task is to create a balance between that preservation and a land use which can support human needs and expansion while preserving wilderness. Dialogue, and sometimes radically differing opinions with each new proposal, are essential. We can not afford to suppress or disregard the advocacy of those who support the ParkÕ s original mission. Solutions to the economic crisis in the North Country are complex and necessary. Considerations for the best use of economic resources must be sought but not at the cost of damaging the mountains, lakes and wild spaces of the Adirondack Park. Peter BauerÕ s voice is an intelligent and courageous one. He should be supported for raising important concerns and not unjustly criticized. Lisa Adamson, Lake George
“Shocked, saddened and dismayed” by editorial To the Editor: I just returned from a trip to Canada and found the Dec. 27 issue of Valley News waiting for me at the Post Office. I usually find a number of articles of local interest and I appreciate the fact that the publication is available for free. However, I was shocked, saddened and dismayed by the editorial titled “Abolish Protect The Adirondacks.” I have never read such a hateful and misinformed piece in my life (IÕ m a former journalist and IÕ ve read a few in my time). IÕ ll contain my disgust to salient points only (unlike the editorial). I was born, downstate, in the Finger Lakes region so you canÕ t label me one of those second-home types from Manhattan. My
‘Under the Wide and Starry Sky’
LAKE PLACID Ñ Lake Placid Institute Book Club selection, “Under the Wide and Starry Sky” by Nancy Horan, tells the story of Robert Louis Stevenson, the Scottish writer of classics Monday, Jan. 26, at 7 p.m. at the Lake Placid Public Library. The fictional narrative begins through the experiences of his lover and later wife, the American born Fanny Osbourne, who was 10 years his senior.
Essex Theatre trustees to meet
WILLSBORO Ñ The Essex Theatre Company, a community theatre, will have its January Board of Trustees meeting Friday, Jan. 9, at 6 p.m. at the Willsborough Visitors Center. Refreshments will be served from 5:30 p.m. The public is welcome.
Doc Lopez Run scheduled for March
ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The 35th annual Doc Lopez Run for Health will take place Saturday, March 21. There will be a 13.1 mile run, 3.1 mile run, and a one mile walk. To register, go to finishright. com. The run will benefit the University of Vermont Health Network Elizabethtown Community Hospital.
family would vacation every summer here in the Adirondacks. We would camp at Golden Beach, Eighth Lake, Lake Eaton and BrownÕ s Tract Pond. As I grew up, I went onto climbing many of the High Peaks. From there, after I was unable to carry 60 lbs up and over the range trail, I took up canoeing. And, I was climbing my first mountain (West Mountain) most likely before anyone on your staff was born. I take the last wilderness in the east very seriously. I knew development would wreck the unique character of this Park. I applauded when the APA was put into place to protect the WILDERNESS nature of the area. This, I think, is where you missed the point entirely in your editorial. I am a retired teacher. I worked for decades to finally be able to afford to come to my beloved mountains and live. Yes, live. My wife and I own land and live near Saranac Lake. We do not drive through this “playground” in a BMW X5 (whatever that is) with our noses turned up as you so rudely describe the people who see the unique nature of this place. I wish the APA was a stronger agency to keep out those who would come here and build, develop and make a bundle of money on the last remaining place of quiet (so little of it is left) here. The special interests already made several fortunes on loggingÑ where did all that money go when there was no protection against the timber industry? Into the hands of the residents? Dream on. The philosophy you espouse is like that of the land barons who would have Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon in their portfolio. A newspaper with true interests of its readers would think of the future and not of the few jobs that might result from the development you would like to see. Be responsible stewards of this special Park and fight against the developers—not for them. YouÕ ve lost track of where you live, my esteemed editor. The future of the unspoiled wilderness is the one true asset you possess. Protect The Adirondacks!!! Your free publication found in my mailbox will be going straight to the recycling bin. Patrick Egan, Rainbow Lake
Why no ads in NY by Rail? To the Editor: I recently spent most of the holidays taking public transportation around New York as my car went down two weeks ago. I enclose a copy of NY by Rail and I was shocked to see that there was not even one advertisement for anything in Essex County. Now I know that there are certain people who enjoy the gravy train from the so-called bed tax and they keep rolling the county forward telling them that they are doing a bang up job, but really? I think the County Government is being fed a line and perhaps it’s time to unplug this little fiefdom. Along the way, perhaps it might also be time to pull the plug on the Champ Bus. Recently I asked Champ for a public hearing and was spurned because I didnÕ t ask within 10 days. Now the only 10 day limit I know is for taking an intermediate appeal in a bankruptcy case. From my point of view, the money is squandered. For example, it seems to me that it would be more productive to provide funding and insurance for taxi cabs. I am sure the former Clinton County Assistant DA who racked up a DWI last week would agree. I also recently asked Champ about how they were promoting the Schroon Lake Service and got nothing but silence. And of course, there is the Essex County IDA, in itself a little financial kingdom. Nobody seems to understand or even care that the existence of the IDA allows every bank lending in Essex County to duck its Community Investment Act duties. From what I can see, the IDA only makes sweetheart deals involving real estate and are pretty much clueless otherwise. How about some microloans to allow people to buy a new chain saw? Just try to borrow a couple of hundred from the Champlain Bank. I did, and didn’t even get the typical dead fish in the water letter that most banks send out when they skip over your request. I thank you in advance and wish you a happy next year. William Kuntz, III, Westport
Babysitting classes offered
ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ If anybody is interested in becoming a certified babysitter, the Elizabethtown Social Center will offer a series of three classes for students ages 12 through 18. The Elizabethtown-Lewis Emergency Squad will conduct training in CPR Monday, Jan. 19, at 9 a.m. and First Aid Thursday, March 19, at 11:30 a.m. The ACAP Child Care Program will offer a Child Care Basics class Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 11:30 a.m. A pizza lunch is provided at each class. The cost for the entire series is $40. Social center teen members only pay $30 if registered by Friday, Jan. 9. Single classes are $15 each. Students who complete all three classes will receive a certificate of completion and American Heart Association CPR and First Aid cards. Contact the Social Center for more info at 873-6408 or info@elizabethtownsocialcenter.org.
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Re-wilding a natural experience
Ice fishermen were out in force this week, as temperatures dropped into the single digits. Photo by Joe Hackett
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he term “rewilding” is credited to conservationist and environmentalist activist/terrorist Dave Foreman, who is recognized as one of the founders of the Earth First! movement. Foreman was also an active member of Edward AbbyÕ s notorious Monkey Wrench Gang, a radical environmental group that sought to protect wild lands by sabotaging the tools of development. Although the initial efforts of these groups included many dangerous and destructive acts such as “spiking trees” to deter loggers from cutting them with chain saws, and pouring sugar in the gas tanks of log truck; the organizations eventually wandered a bit more into the main stream. So did Foreman, who went on to help establish both the Wildlands Project, which is now known as the Wildlands Network and the Rewilding Institute. In current day parlance, rewilding is associated with ongoing efforts to promote ideas and strategies that are intended to advance continental-scale conservation in North America. Rewilding efforts have provided for the creation and protection of permeable landscapes which allow native species to access historic travel corridors for migratory movements. The process has been recognized as scientific ally-credible and practically achievable. It provides a hopeful vision for the future of wild species and human civilization throughout North America, and elsewhere. The process has been responsible for the restoration of large carnivores including wolves, mountain lions and bears, as well as with native fish, turtles and many species of birds. Rewilding in the Adirondacks was successful in restoring native species such as beaver to the wild, nearly a century before the concept was even considered. In the 1890Õ s, beaver were reintroduced to the Adirondacks after the species had been expatriated due to over-harvesting and severe reduction of their habitat. More recently, many local lakes and ponds have been rewilded with heritage strains of brook trout, lake whitefish, salmon and potentially sturgeon. In our skies we can now find such natives as bald eagles, peregrine falcons, loons and spruce grouse. Yet sadly, the Passenger Pidgin, which once darkened the skies with their incredible
numbers is no more. Essentially, rewilding is the process of restoring native creatures to their original habitats where they can enjoy a traditional existence. One of the key components of this effort is a process of ‘turning back the clock’ to allow wild lands and natural travel corridors to be restored. This effort is not anti-technology, rather it is restorative-technology. The process does not promote the development of new travel corridors or core areas of existence, rather it encourages the restoration of indigenous species to their historic range. It works by not building anything and allowing the original landscape to recover. Possibly the finest example of this process is the current and ongoing natural restoration of moose to their native haunts in the Adirondacks. I believe the next step in the ongoing efforts to rewild the Adirondacks must begin with the human animal. If the next generation of Adirondackers do not possess the skills and knowledge required to utilize their local woods and waters, they are destined to become strangers in their native land. It is a simple path to follow. If they donÕ t know how to enjoy the local environment, it is of no value. And if it has no value, there will be no need to protect it. Conveniently, there is an upcoming program that may provide them with an opportunity to learn how to coexist with the local woods, waters and wilds.
Adirondack Guides
The 4-H Adirondack Guide Program is an exciting and unique program open to boys and girls (12-18 years old) who would like to explore, in depth, natural resource related topics. The program gives teenagers an opportunity to gain knowledge in the biological sciences, and develop outdoor leadership skills. There will be a 4-H Adirondack Guide Program orientation meeting hosted on Thursday, February 5th, 2015, 6:30 p.m. at Cornell University Cooperative Extension Education Center, 377 Schroon River Road in Warrensburg, NY. The program, sponsored by Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Warren County, allows participants to advance from the Beginner Guide level, through Intermediate, to full Advanced 4-H Adirondack Guide status. Eventually, the process will provide participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to acquire a NYS Guides Licensed Activities include field trips and classes, canoe and camping trips, and community service projects. Topics taught include: map & compass reading; canoeing; tree and wildlife identification; camping safety and survival skills; first aid training; and environmental career exploration. For further information, or to register, please call the Cornell Cooperative Extension office at 518-6233291 or 518-668-4881 to register. For further information, please ask to speak with Abby Henderson.
Johnny Evans of Port Henry shot this nice 9-pointer during the 2014 deer season.
Joe Hackett is a guide and sportsman residing in Ray Brook. Contact him at brookside18@adelphia.net.
he weather man said 40 degrees and rain, with driving wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour. When I stepped out of the car, it was calm, dead calm, no rain and blue skies mixed with some white puffy clouds. A perfect day to hunt birds, this day was meant to happen. The fields were lonely By Rich Redman today, not a soul around, even the road trip to our favorite hunting spot was quiet. ThatÕ s good. I like to be alone with my dogs hunting birds; down time to free the mind, no talking, no games, just letting the mind go until a bird flushes and then hoping you snap out of dream land fast enough to get a shot. The hay fields were a mix of orchard grass and red clover. The fields weren’t second cut, so the clover was headed out and reddish brown seed heads were everywhere. The three of us worked the field edge and hedge rows of wild raisin, dogwoods and that invasive; honeysuckle. White ash, white pine and some red and white oak trees bordered the fields, along with another invasive; buckthorn; typical farm and forestland, in need of some management. This year was a superior year for oak. There are acorns everywhere. Great winter feed for turkey, grouse, deer and squirrel. Some of the roadsides are scattered with acorns so thick it would be like walking on ball bearings; feed galore for wildlife. Last year was the year of the wild apple, this year acorns galore. Cold weather, rain, frost and other weather factors all contribute to what will prevail and what will be lacking as far as wildlife food. Rain will make one type of food and drought will change the food source for deer, grouse, turkeys and native song birds. Nature does what it does! This morning, we were out hunting grouse or a residual pheasant left from this fallÕ s stocking. The reality is that I was taking my gun and dogs for a walk. The area is hunted hard, so many birds have been taken; some by a gunner, but most by predators. Hawks, owls and coyotes get many of the stocked birds. You see the remains of pheasants when you walk the fields. Hunters don’t leave feather piles. I did get a hen pheasant the last trip out with my puppies; a 12 year old Springer Spaniel, Daisy and a 3 year old Cocker named Timber! Grouse in this area are scarce. There are very little aspen and early successional habitat and way too many predators. With the so called “wildlife sanctuary” nearby, the posted land is off limits to gunners, but not the coyotes, owls, hawks and other predators. As I walk the land, my mind always drifts off to some habitat questions. I have to ask: Ò Why are birds being stocked so close to posted land”? Another question I ask is why the stocked land is not being managed for a little pheasant habitat if they know the birds will be released in the area. You would think that habitat management, along with stocking would give the birds a better chance at survival. Real bird hunters want many of the birds to survive. We worked our way through the fields, along some hedgerows and trekked along the riparian area where I usually find a stray bird, but today there was nothing. No birds for the dogs or myself to find some awe in. I regain my peace when walking a field with my buddies. Today was no exception. Finding no birds is OK, for today was a special day. Most folks are home sitting by the tree and opening presents on Christmas day. We did that last night, but there were still two presents to give. My dogs deserved a gift. So off we drove, the two dogs, an Ithaca model 37 and me behind the wheel! Cruising for a Christmas day adventure. The gift was, to get the puppies outside and run, hunt for a bird or two and burn off some steam. We did that, and more! By the way, my wife also got a gift. She got rid of me for a few hours, so she got her much needed Christmas down time. Now with mama happy, everyone was happy! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you!
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county.” Chesterfield Supervisor Gerald Morrow seconded the resolution: “I don’t know how I’m going to follow up that,” he said. “Don’t even try,” deadpanned Scozzafava. Ò You have to not only run the chair, but like [Scozzafava] said, you have to go above and beyond and not only listen to the supervisors, but also to your constituents,” said Morrow. He also lauded Douglas for his deep ties to the stateÕ s leadership and his willingness to compromise on county affairs. “That is the true mark of a leader.” The decision was unanimous. DOUGLAS RESPONDS In a poignant and heartfelt speech, Douglas thanked the board and his family. “Through it all, my wife has been my rock,” he said. “She is the most understanding person I have ever met.” Douglas also thanked the three longest-serving supervisors on the board: George Canon, of Newcomb; Morrow and Scozzafava. Earlier that morning, Canon was briefly installed as temporary board chairman, a procedural technicality that was necessary to swear in Douglas. Ò If this is truly your last year, itÕ s only suitable to send you out on top,” said Douglas, referring to Canon’s presumptive retirement at the end of this session. Canon has served since 1990. Douglas also asked lawmakers to keep the family of former
www.valleynewsadk.com Gov. Mario Cuomo, who passed away on Jan. 1, in their prayers. Since 2009, Douglas has developed a strong bond with CuomoÕ s son, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who was sworn in for a second term last week just five hours before his father’s death. Ò I know how much he loved his father as we shared many conversations on how our fathers influenced both of our lives,” said Douglas. Following his inauguration, Douglas said he planned to travel to New York City with a delegation from Essex County to pay his respects. Douglas told lawmakers he would continue to serve with “honesty, integrity and energy.” “Your trust I have not taken likely,” he said. The board has a lengthy to-do list for the upcoming term, their 216th. The chairman said county officials will continue to explore ways to consolidate without reducing services Ñ CuomoÕ s property tax freeze requires municipalities to demonstrate savings to taxpayers through shared services Ñ locking in infrastructure grants, including funds to prop up the countyÕ s aging Olympic infrastructure, and continuing to lobby the state legislature to eliminate mandated services that are no longer affordable. Douglas also highlighted the importance of the proposed pipeline from Vermont that will funnel natural gas to International Paper in Ticonderoga and exploring the possibility of utilizing solar energy to fuel county facilities. Ò We have our work cut out for us and I promise we will rise to the occasion,” he said. Douglas also commended former Congressman Bill Owens for his service and said he looked forward to working with his replacement, Elise Stefanik, who took office on Tuesday, Jan. 6, the day this story went to print.
Valley News - Champlain Valley Edition • January 10, 2015 | 9 SECOND IN COMMAND Keene Supervisor Bill Ferebee was also unanimously awarded another term as the boardÕ s vice chair. Ò I found him not only to be wise counsel, but a very good friend as well,” said Willsboro Supervisor Shaun Gillilland, who just wrapped up his first year in office. “He impressed me not only with his excellent leadership of town of Keene, but also as an integrated leader of Essex County.” Gillilland said due to FerebeeÕ s active leadership Ñ heÕ s not simply a backbencher for Douglas Ñ the county is better off Ò in so many ways” as they head into the coming year. Lewis Supervisor David Blades seconded the motion. Ò As you know brevity and honesty is the key to good, solid dialogue in this room,” said Blades. Ferebee thanked his colleagues and said he looked forward to serving them for another term. Ò I thoroughly enjoy the position Ñ weÕ ve made a good team together,” he told the Valley News. “It would be a shame to disrupt the routine at this time.” The duo have served together for the past five years. “We’re going to keep Essex County on the radar.” Other county officials were also sworn in by County Clerk Joe Provoncha, including Sheriff Richard Cutting, County Manager Dan Palmer, Deputy County Manager Mike Mascarenas and County Treasurer Mike Diskin, who was accompanied by his wife, daughter and grandson. “They’re the wind beneath my wings,” he said. Diskin also thanked his two deputies, who were also granted new terms. Ò Any good coach is only as good as the team he puts on the field,” he said. “I have good captains.”
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“There will always be a Keeseville” Village dissolves after two centuries By Pete DeMola
pete@denpubs.com KEESEVILLE Ñ When residents awoke on the morning of Jan. 1, they found that while their village did not turn into a pumpkin, it did, however, cease to exist. The village of Keeseville is no more, downgraded to hamlet status, like a municipal Pluto. On the morning of Dec. 31, soon-to-be former mayor Dale Holderman stood in the village hall and surveyed a room piled with boxes of records — 200 years of personnel files, minutes and financial reports that were slated to be sent across the eponymous river to the town of Ausable. Following a referendum in 2013, residents voted to dissolve the village and split its assets and services between Chesterfield and Ausable. Holderman said employees and trustees had been working extremely hard to ensure a smooth transition. Ò We just had to make up our mind that it was happening and do the best and right thing.” Ausable will get the infrastructure Ñ the village hall, civic center, public works garage, a wastewater treatment plant and a new state-financed truck — while Chesterfield will take over operation of the water and sewage treatment plants. The remaining $84,000 in village accounts will be distributed between the two towns based on population, while Ausable will also inherit the outstanding balances. “We’re giving them a good balance to work with,” said Holderman. TICK TOCK Holderman said work to execute the changeover kicked into warp speed six months ago. Midnight marked the end game. Holderman expected staffers would be there until the wee hours conducting the million-or-so tasks Ñ closing accounts, processing payments, fielding phone calls from constituents — that continued to orbit around the town hall before the center of gravity fell out.
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Former Keeseville Mayor Dale Holderman is the last mayor of Keeseville. The village dissolved on Jan. 1, its assets and services distributed between the towns of Chesterfield and Ausable. Photo by Pete DeMola
Town clerk and treasurer Lynn Hathaway hung up the phone, sighed and leaned back in her chair. “It’s a very huge task to disassemble a village,” she said. “The last month is when it gets very real and overwhelming.” She said communication with the towns has been going smoothly and both are aware of the straggling issues that may need to be dealt with. “I’m happy with the way things are,” she said. “We worked our hardest to hit every detail.” While six of the seven village employees landed new jobs with the towns, Hathaway, who has worked for the town for 12 years and whose father once served as mayor, said she hasnÕ t decided on the next step yet and was contemplating retirement. “I’m exhausted,” she said. Holderman surveyed her desk: “This is the cleanest I’ve seen it yet,” he said. Deputy Clerk Mary Hughes said she is going to miss the people she has served over the years. Ò The best part of the job was getting to know members of the community as individuals,” she said. “Putting a name to a face.” She likened to pending deadline, just 13 hours away, to the final scene in “Thelma & Louise” when the heroines drove off a cliff at 70 miles per hour. “Village business just doesn’t stop, but it will at 11:59,” said Holderman. The now-former official initially opposed the dissolution plan and still does. “A big mistake is being made,” he said. Holderman believes former village residents will have less autonomy. Many residents, for instance, fail to realize that village law precedes state law in many cases Ñ like when it comes to paving costs, he said. The per-mile cost differences between the agencies to pave a road arenÕ t even comparable, he said. Holderman also said KeesevilleÕ s new hamlet designation will affect the ability to lock down state grants directed at low income communities. Keeseville locked in $840,000 in state funds in the past two years, he noted. “It’s a slap in the face for those who died for democracy.”
OFF THE CLIFF Across town, Sandra Senecal sat in the midst of manilla folders and stacks of paperwork. “My phone won’t stop ringing,” said the Ausable supervisor. The phone rang again. Senecal said the town is primed to take over their new responsibilities. Ò WeÕ re going to put our best food forward and handle issues as they come,” she said. “Everyone is devoted to the same thing. We just need to take care of the people Ñ thatÕ s what weÕ re here for, what we were elected to do.” When it comes to the aforementioned records Ñ including zoning ordinances and historic documents related to Anderson Falls — the town will have to first identify them before locking in state retention grants to assist with storage. “Once we know what the quantity is, we’ll find a place to store and manage them,” she said. Both Chesterfield and Ausable were also awarded additional state funds to assist with the process. Also on the agenda is transforming the former village hall into the townÕ s justice court, a process thatÕ s expected to start this month. ItÕ s unclear what effect that the newfound properties will have on the townÕ s tax base. WARFARE Back across the river, Chesterfield Supervisor Gerald Morrow also expressed a sunny outlook. The townÕ s water superintendent had been working with the village for the past year to facilitate the handover of the water filtration plant, which has been plagued with numerous violations. And since the town has gradually assumed many of the former villageÕ s duties in past years Ñ administration of the court system, trash collection, inspections and assessment Ñ the additional responsibilities will be easy to tackle. Ò The only difference is taxpayers will now be paying less in Keeseville,” he said. “It’s a very good cost savings to village taxpayers.” The former tax rate in Keeseville was $7.50 per $1,000 of assessed value. For the 800-or-so former village residents who have been brought over to Team Chesterfield, that number will vanish come June, said Morrow. Those residents will still pay Chesterfield’s $2.45 per $1,000 for the general fund and an additional $2.90 for the highway fund. “Town taxes remain because they live in the town,” said Morrow. Water fees are user-based and the other special districts have seen relatively stable rates: The Port Kent Lighting District, AuSable Chasm Lighting District and the new Aquatic Plant Growth District all saw a dip from 2014 over this year, while the A-C-K Joint Fire District saw a slight uptick, from $1.32 in 2014 to the current $1.77 per $1,000 in assessed value, to account for new equipment purchases. Residents will also see a $1.50 village debt charge. This is where it gets sticky: Morrow and Holderman disagree on remaining debt. Last week, Holderman said a final audit had been completed and the debt accrued from the now-former villageÕ s water and sewer systems has been paid off. “We said we wouldn’t transfer the debt to the towns,” said CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
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www.valleynewsadk.com Those accounts wonÕ t be paid off until 2020 and 2021, respectively, Morrow noted. ‘ALWAYS KEESEVILLE’ George “Speedy” Arnold zipped around his combination grocery and liquor store, which is located in Ausable, while speaking with a pair of reporters. Ò WeÕ re just as strong in the last year of Keeseville as we were in the first,” he said. “Through thick and thin, we’ve been here and I don’t see that changing.” The lifelong resident also serves as the townÕ s assessor.
Valley News - Champlain Valley Edition • January 10, 2015 | 11 Asked how former village residents would be affected, he pondered the question. As an assessor, he will only have to work with one jurisdiction rather than two. Ausable will likely run a tight ship in the operation of their new responsibilities, he added, a sense of fiscal responsibility that will likely be reflected in their tax bills. He paused, taking a moment to plug the some 400plus beers that his business carries. “There will always be a Keeseville,” he said. “That should be your banner headline.”
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The Week In Review
Boys’ basketball Willsboro 65, Crown Point 37 CROWN POINT Ñ Nolan Murphy scored 16 points to lead all scorers as the Warriors routed the Panthers 65-37 on Dec. 30 in Crown Point. Murphy was one of four Willsboro players to go for doubledigit scoring. Zach Pierson had 12, Chase Pierce 11 and Sean Lincoln 10 in the win. Pierce also hit two of the teamÕ s four three pointers in the 28 point win. Seven Warriors got on the score sheet overall as Jesse Hearn had nine, Lucas Cross four and Steven Flora three. Kolby Pertak paced Crown Point with 12 points and Jamie Ladeau chipped in nine in the non-league setback. Westport 77, Minerva-Newcomb 33 NEWCOMB Ñ Sam Napper scored 22 points and the Eagles topped the Mountaineers 77-33 on the road Jan. 5. Westport used a big first half to build an insurmountable lead, scoring 22 points in both the first and second quarters while holding Minerva-Newcomb to 15 heading into the break. Anderson Gay added 18 points and Schylar Kurth 12 more in the win. Kalab Helms paced the Mountaineers with a game-high 23 points. Elizabethtown-Lewis 59, Johnsburg 48 ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The Lions outscored the Jaguars 35-21 in the second half to bounce back from a halftime deficit and win 59-48 on Jan. 5. Zac Noka-Bailey paced Elizabethtown-Lewis with a gamehigh 22 points. Trevor Brooks scored 14 and Sam Huttig had 12 more in the win. JohnsburgÕ s Clayton Smith scored 14 points while Mark Cleveland scored 13. Keene 52, Chazy 47 CHAZY Ñ The Beavers jumped out to a 21-8 lead after a quarter of play, but the Eagles made things interesting as they clawed back to within five by the final horn. Colton Venner paced Keene with 20 points and Austin Brown was right behind with 19. Brandon Dumas had six to round out the teamÕ s top three scorers. Chazy, which scored 20 points in the final quarter to cut
into KeeneÕ s lead, was led by Keagan OÕ ConnorÕ s 25 points. O’Connor hit five from beyond the arc for all of the team’s made three pointers. The EaglesÕ Sam Provost chipped in 10 points in the setback.
Girls’ basketball Willsboro 58, Crown Point 22 CROWN POINT Ñ The Warriors shook off a winless start to the season with 58-22 road romp over Crown Point on Dec. 30. Payton Gough scored 20 points, nearly matching the PanthersÕ scoring output, while Taylor and Trina Bigelow each tallied 10 in the win. Willsboro built 32-10 lead going into the half and little changed from there. Amanda Heinrichs scored seven points, hitting the WarriorsÕ lone three pointer, and Andrea OÕ Hara had six more points. Tory Wade scored three points and Rachael Burt rounded out the teamÕ s scoring with two. Crown PointÕ s Logan Harrington handled the bulk of her teamÕ s scoring with 14 points while Amber DuShane had six points and Heather Ryan two. Ford Edward 57, AuSable Valley 38 FORT EDWARD Ñ A decisive run through the second and third quarters propelled Fort Edward past AuSable Valley 57-38 in non-league play Jan. 3. After a 8-8 tie to close out the first quarter, the Patriots were outscored 35-19 over the following 16 minutes in the loss. Alexis Thomas scored 14 points in the win while teammade Alex Godfrey had 10. The PatriotsÕ Meghan Strong led all scorers with 18 points, including three connections from outside. Mady Rondeau added 10 points for AuSable Valley in the setback. Minerva-Newcomb 59, Westport 27 MINERVA Ñ Astasia Myler scored 21 points and the Mountaineers topped the Eagles 59-27 on Jan. 5. Minerva-NewcombÕ s Nicole Rubertone and Isabelle Bureau each added nine points in the win. For Westport, Ellie Schwoebel led the team with 11 points. The Eagles went into the half down 11 before the Mountaineers used a 30-9 margin to pull away for the win.
Keene 72, Chazy 22 CHAZY Ñ Elaina Smith and Hanna Whitney combined for 43 points as the Beavers dropped the Eagles 72-22 on Jan. 5. Smith had 26 to lead all scorers while Whitney chipped in 17. The win was the seventh consecutive for Keene. The Beavers started off quick, building a 40-11 lead heading into the break. Taylor Geiger had 11 points and Naomi Peduzzi eight more. ChazyÕ s Allison Tatro scored six in the setback while Rachel Pombrio was just behind with five. Elizabethtown-Lewis 58, Johnsburg 13 ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ Jasmin Barnes outscored Johnsburg all by herself, going off for 32 points in the LionsÕ 58-13 win over the Jaguars. Myra Adams added 11 points and Faith Bona had nine in the win. The Lions game out of the gate with 22 first-quarter points while holding the Jaguars to only two. They led 33-3 at the half. Johnsburg’s Megan Bacon led the team in scoring with five points in the setback.
Bowling Boys: AuSable Valley 8, Beekmantown 2 Girls: Beekmantown 4, AuSable Valley 0 PLATTSBURGH Ñ The Patriots boys picked up the 8-2 win over the Eagles while BeekmantownÕ s girls earned a 4-0 win in league bowling Jan. 5. AuSable ValleyÕ s Noah Martineau rolled a 542 while teammates Brandon Ano and Tyler Light also went over 500, bowling series of 531 and 516, respectively. BeekmantownÕ s Austin Recore registered a 513 series in the setback. Sara Munson (597), Alyza Agoney (579) and Riley Watts (538) had strong games for the Lady Eagles. Shania Malskis paced the Patriots with a 412. Girls: Northeastern Clinton 4, Willsboro 0 WILLSBORO Ñ The CougarsÕ Sabrina Phair bowled a 420 series and Northeastern Clinton topped Willsboro 4-0 on Jan. 5. Kaitlyn Bruce (411) and Madison Dumas (394) also had strong games for the Cougars. The Warriors were led by Kayla GayÕ s 380 and Maggie FrechetteÕ s 330.
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Whitney, Smith help Beavers to Great ADK Shootout win Keene earns championship title with wins over Saranac Lake and Potsdam; Red Storm top Blue Bombers in consolation match By Andrew Johnstone
andrew@denpubs.com LAKE PLACID Ñ The Beavers bounced back from two slow starts to win the Great Adirondack Shootout resoundingly, topping Saranac Lake and Potsdam by a combined score of 124-61. Both Keene and Potsdam moved through the opening day of competition, held Jan. 2 in Lake Placid, with double-digit wins over Saranac Lake and Lake Placid before squaring off in the final. Saranac Lake, meanwhile, responded to a 59-19 loss to the Beavers with a 41-26 win over Lake Placid in the Jan. 3 consolation match. The BeaversÕ 2-0 performance pushed their current win streak to six after losses to Northeastern Clinton and Peru at the start of the season. TheyÕ re 6-2 overall. Lake Placid, meanwhile, is 2-6 overall and Saranac Lake 2-5 as they return to divisional competition. Potsdam, a Class C school from Section X, suffered only its second loss of the season and moved to 5-2 after the split. Keene 59, Saranac Lake 19 It took some time for the Beavers to get going, but once they did, the Red Storm couldn’t find an answer. Keene responded to an early 7-3 deficit with a 33-0 run spanning three quarters to beat Saranac Lake 59-19 in the opening game of the Great Adirondack Shootout in Lake Placid on Jan. 2. Hanna Whitney scored 28 points, including three triples, to lead all scorers in the non-league win. She also had eight rebounds. Naomi Peduzzi had a strong inside game, registering a unique triple-double in points (10), rebounds (19) and blocks (10). Elaina Smith scored 11 points to go along with 15 rebounds and seven assists. Melissa Moody helped Saranac Lake to a quick start, scoring all seven of her points in an early burst to put the Red Storm ahead. The lead, however, would be short lived. Kaitlyn Hewitt led Saranac Lake with eight points, including two threeÕ s, all in the fourth quarter. Potsdam 59, Lake Placid 28 In the second game of the afternoon, Section XÕ s Potsdam built an early 18-2 lead over Lake Placid and continued to roll as the it earned the 59-28 win and a matchup with the Beavers on Jan. 2. PotsdamÕ s Sarah Vivlamore was too much for the Blue Bombers, who got off to a slow start with two first quarter points. She had 24 points overall, including a buzzer-beating three to help the Sandstoners go into the half up 33-12. Breanne Sapp added 13 points in the win. Lake PlacidÕ s Cheyenne Blair led the team with eight points, followed by Liza MarinisÕ six. Shipman, Rossi and Laura Stanton each scored four points. Saranac Lake 41, Lake Placid 26 Three Red Storm players scored in double-figures as Saranac Lake used a strong second half to pull away from Lake Placid in the Jan. 3 consolation match. Talia McDonough scored 11 points for the Red Storm while Katelyn Hewitt and Almelina Cecunjanin each had 10 more in the win. After only scoring two points in the first quarter against Potsdam, Lake Placid got off to a better start in the second game with a 10-8 lead heading into the second quarter.
Keene’s Hanna Whitney scored 49 points in two games to help the Beavers past Saranac Lake and Potsdam for the Great Adirondack Shootout tournament win. Here, she connects on a floater in the lane for two of her 28 points against the Red Storm. Photo by Andrew Johnstone
From there, however, Saranac Lake began to pull away as they outscored the Blue Bombers 33-16 over the final three quarters. Cheyenne Blair led the Blue Bombers with 10 points while Lauren Rossi scored six and Cameron Shipman four more in the setback. Lake Placid head coach Jeffery Potter credited Saranac LakeÕ s “strong inside game” and added that they capitalized on turnovers in the win. Keene 65, Potsdam 42 For the second game in a row, the Beavers turned an early deficit into a lopsided with, this time over the Sandstoners 65-42 to win the Great Adirondack Shootout. Keene trailed 14-10 heading into the second quarter before running away. An 18-7 second quarter put the team ahead head-
ing into the half and Keene went on to score 20 points in the third to help put the game out of reach. Hanna Whitney scored 21 points to push her two-game total to 49 while adding 11 rebounds and five steals. Elaina Smith had 22 points and 11 rebounds while Naomi Peduzzi went for 13 and 14 in a solid performance inside. Whitney had a strong outside game as well as she connected on three from beyond the arc. PotsdamÕ s Sarah Vivlamore had another strong game, scoring 20 points in a follow-up to her 24 against Saranac Lake, and Breanne Sapp tallied 13 to round out the bulk of the SandstonersÕ offense. Both teams scored 59 points and won by double-digits in their opening round games, but it was Keene that set itself apart in the championship.
Patriots, Knights, Chiefs go undefeated against Section X Eagles, Indians go 1-1 as Section VII wins over Section X in boys’ basketball challenge
POTSDAM Ñ Section VII boysÕ basketball teams picked up four more wins at SUNY Potsdam on Dec. 30 to go a combined 8-3 in the Larry Cowan Section VII vs. X Challenge. Seton Catholic, AuSable Valley and Saranac each went 2-0 while both Beekmantown and Peru both beat Malone and fell to Potsdam on their way to 1-1 finishes. Potsdam was the only Section X team to go 2-0 while Ogdensburg topped Plattsburgh. The Blue DevilsÕ 93 points in their win over the Hornets was the most scored by any team in a single game. The Knights scored a combined 156 points in the challenge while PotsdamÕ s stingy defense held the Eagles to 46 points before only surrendering 24 to the Indians.
Seton Catholic 70, Brushton-Moira 63 After playing tight most of the game, the Knights finally pulled away in the end to top the Panthers 70-63. Kaden Baugh led all scorers in the win with 23 points while Phillip Yang added 14 more. Alexander Burnett scored 19 for BrushtonMoira, which fell to Saranac 63-55 in another close game three days prior. Seton Catholic also got scoring contributions from Kevin Murray (10), Tristin Turner (7), Tom Racette (6), Noah Racette (6) and Joe Zalis (4) in the win. Saranac 65, Tupper Lake 60 The ChiefsÕ thee-point barrage accounted for 30 points as they upended the Lumberjacks 6560. Zach LePage led Saranac with 17 points, 12 from outside, and Austin Myers connected on three more from long range on his way to 14 points. Anson Gagnier led the Lumberjacks with 18 points, followed by Andrew PowersÕ 12. SaranacÕ s Isiah Dessureault also reached double digits, scoring 13, while Mason Utzler added nine.
The Chiefs led by only a point at the half, 3231, before earning the win. Potsdam 40, Peru 26 With the Indians up 7-0 early in the game, the Sandstoners clamped down and only allowed 19 more as they beat Peru 40-26 to finish the tournament with a pair of wins. Jake Mitchell accounted for over a quarter of PotsdamÕ s points with 11. Troy Lawyer and Thomas Matthews each scored seven for the Indians while Justin LaPorte picked up six and Rivelino Hendricks accounted for four more in the setback. AuSable Valley 57, St. Lawrence 38 Nate Manning and Sultan Sikandar paced the Patriots with 14 and 10 points, respectively, as AuSable Valley earned its second win in the challenge over the Larries 57-38. The Patriots built a 30-23 lead midway through before adding to the margin in the second for the 19 point victory. Brody Simonds was the lone bright spot for St. Lawrence, scoring a game-high 20 points. Nate Hanley added eight points for AuSable Valley while Kobe Parrow had seven and
Prescott Doyle and Alex Knapp each had six. Beekmantown 57, Franklin Academy 37 The Eagles took a 10-point halftime lead and doubled it as they routed Franklin Academy 5737. Justin Stevens scored a game-high 17 points and Mickey Pepper had 10 more in the win while Jason Spaulding and Camron Gallagher each had eight for the Huskies. Beekmantown also got solid scoring contributions from Benny Mitchell (8) and Brandon Provost (7) in the win. Ogdensburg 93, Plattsburgh 45 The Blue Devils, at one point up only 30-23 early on, used a massive run through the end of the half and throughout the second to top the Hornets 93-45. Kinnon LaRose scored 43 points for the 14thranked Class B team, which led 46-27 at the break before continuing to pour it afterward. Alex Follmer scored 13 points for the Hornets, Jordan Guay 10 and Nate Hughes eight more in the setback.
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ELIZABETHTOWN — YogaFit, Ellen DuBois. 4:30 p.m. Elizabethtown Social Center. $5. ELCS students free 12 and up. Details: elizabethtownsocialcenter. org/calendar, 873-6408.
First and third Thursdays
ELIZABETHTOWN — Writers Group. Elizabethtown Social Center. 1 p.m. November and December. Details: elizabethtownsocialcenter.org/calendar, 8736408.
First Thursday
ELIZABETHTOWN — Elizabethtown Westport Garden Club Meetings. 11 a.m. Details: Garden Club President Hellen DeChant 873-9270, Time4hmd@yahoo.com.
Third Thursdays
ELIZABETHTOWN — Fiber Arts Group. Elizabethtown Social Center. 10 a.m. Details: elizabethtownsocialcenter.org/calendar, 873-6408. SARANAC LAKE — 16th annual Third Thursday Art Walk. 5 to 7:30 p.m. Starting June 19 through Sept. 17.
Every Other Thursday
ELIZABETHTOWN — Writer’s Group. Elizabethtown Social Center. 1 p.m.
Every Monday
ELIZABETHTOWN — Zumba Elizabethtown Social Center. 5:30 p.m. ELIZABETHTOWN — Adult Rec Basketball. Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School. 7 p.m.
Every Tuesday
ELIZABETHTOWN — 3rd Age. Elizabethtown Social Center. 10 a.m. ESSEX — Professor Michael Sandel’s Cabin Fever College. Belden Noble Memorial Library. 7 p.m. Jan. 13, through Feb. 17. Details: Maureen DeLaughter delaughterk@gmail.com, 935-3811, flyer in library.
Every Wednesdays
ELIZABETHTOWN — Zumba, Kye Turner. 5 p.m. Elizabethtown Social Center. $5. ELCS students free 12 and up. Details: elizabethtownsocialcenter.org/calendar, 873-6408.
Every Thursday
ELIZABETHTOWN — Zumba, Karin DeMuro. 5:30 p.m. TurboKick, Kye Turner varies monthly. Elizabethtown Social Center. Zumba $5, TurboKick $7, ELCS students free 12 and up. Details: elizabethtownsocial-
center.org/calendar, 873-6408. ELIZABETHTOWN — Celebrate Recovery. Adirondack Outreach, 209 Water Street. 5:45 p.m. $3 pp dinner. 6:15 p.m. Large Group, 7:10 p.m. Small Group, 7:45 p.m. End / Open Cafe.
nor Program. Westport Central School. 3 to 7 p.m. RAY BROOK — North Country Regional Blood Donor Program. NYS DEC in Ray Brook. 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
Every Friday
Wednesday, Jan. 14
ELIZABETHTOWN — Mahjong Group. Elizabethtown Social Center. 1 to 3 p.m. Details: elizabethtownsocialcenter.org/calendar, 873-6408. ELIZABETHTOWN — Eight-week series, grief support groups. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Hand House. Christina Steigleman, Twila Quaid 942-6513. Through Jan. 23. ELIZABETHTOWN — Eight-week series, caregiver grief support groups Meetings. Hand House. 10 to 11 a.m. Details: Christina Steigleman MSW, Twila Quaid LMSW, 942-6513. Through Jan. 23. ELIZABETHTOWN — Teen Rec Use. Elizabethtown Social Center. 3 to 9 p.m.
Every Saturday
ELIZABETHTOWN — Teen Rec Use. Elizabethtown Social Center. 2 until 9 p.m. PERU — Pure Country, playing. VFW Post 309. 1 to 4 p.m. Donations appreciated.
Daily: Through end of January
KEESEVILLE — Celebrating Andrea’s Vision. Keeseville Free Library. Hours Monday 10 a.m. to noon, 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday 10 a.m. to noon, 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. to noon, 1 to 5 p.m. Details: 834-9054.
Friday, Jan. 9
ELIZABETHTOWN — Mahjong. Elizabethtown Social Center. 1 to 3 p.m. WILLSBORO — Essex Theatre Company January Board of Trustees meeting. Willsborough Visitors Center. 6 p.m. Refreshments served 5:30 p.m. Public welcome.
Saturday, Jan. 10
AUSABLE FORKS — Women’s Epiphany Retreat. Saint James Episcopal Church, Rte. 9N. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Light lunch served. Free, open to public. RSVP Details: Deacon Patti Johnson 593-1838, ps40phf@ yahoo.com.
Tuesday, Jan. 13
AGNES T. DENTON March 21, 1923 -January 1, 2015 hosting holidays and special occassions that brought her family together at her home. Agnes enjoyed many things including; an avid golfer, member of the Alter Rosary Scociety, flower gardens and cooking.
Agnes T. Denton, 91, of County 8 in Elizabethtown passed away, with her family by her side, Thursday January 1, 2015 at Essex Center in Elizabethtown. She was born in New Russia on March 21, 1923 daughter of the late Alfred and Mable (Fleury) Trombly, Sr.. Agnes lived in Elizabethtown and graduated from Elizabethtown Central School. After Graduation she moved to NYC with her husband August Albert and worked at the New York Stock exchange. She return to Elizabethtown when her husband joined the US Army and went to France. He was killed in action, shortly after her first son, Roberet Albert, was born. Agnes married Jesse Denton, Jr. on January 11, 1947. She worked for the Essex County Mental Health Center retiring in 1986. Most important to Agnes was raising and spending time with her family. She truly enjoyed
Agnes is survived by her sons; Robert Albert and his wife Jennie of Keeseville, David Denton and his wife Holly of Lewis, Gregory Denton and his husband Terry Stapleton of Rutland, Vt., her daughter Diane Farrell and her husband Michael of Stillwater, eleven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband Jesse Denton, Jr., her daughters Sandra and Debra Denton, infant son Paul, two brothers Leo and Alfred Trombly, Jr.. Calling hours will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Sunday January 4, 2015 at Marvin-Heald Funeral Home, 7521 Court Street in Elizabethtown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday Janury 5, 2015 at 11:00 AM from St. Elizabeths Church in Elizabethtown. Burial will be at a later date in St. Elizabeths Cemetery. Donations in Agnes memory may be made to St. Elizabeths Church of a charity of ones choice. To light a memorial candle or leave an online condolence please visit www.healdfuneralhomeinc.com
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LAKE PLACID — North Country Regional Blood Donor Program. Adirondack Medical Center. Noon to 5 p.m.
By Keith Lobdell
Thursday, Jan. 15
ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The members of the Essex County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to support and editorial written by the editorial board of this newspaper. During its organizational meeting Jan. 5, the board took the unusual step of passing a resolution in support of a controversial newspaper editorial written last month by this publicationÕ s editorial board that expressed their displeasure with the environmental group Protect the Adirondacks and what they perceived as spurious attempts at litigation. Newcomb Supervisor George Canon moved the resolution from the floor, saying he’s been involved in a number of Adirondack debates since taking office in 1990. “They nailed it right on the head,” he said. “They’re an obstructionist group, not a group to make things better. They just want to close the Adirondacks down. I fully support the comments made by Denton Publications as related to Protect the Adirondacks.” Moriah Supervisor Tom Scozzafava seconded the motion. “The editorial was well said and it was true,” he said. “This group is self-serving.” Scozzafava said he couldnÕ t recall any economic development project in the Adirondack Park that the group had ever endorsed. Ò With the closure of Moriah Shock, they never took a stand. They are self-serving. TheyÕ d just as soon see as all out of here. I fully support the editorial.” The resolution passed unanimously. Protect Executive Director Peter Bauer expressed his disappointment with the Board of Supervisors when told about the resolution. Ò ItÕ s a sad state of affairs that the political leaders of Essex County have embraced positions to deny free speech, free action, and free expression,” Bauer said. “I think when they reflect on their actions, the Essex County Board of Supervisors will see that theyÕ ve lined up on the wrong side of this issue. Thankfully, Essex County remains part of the United States, where free speech and free expression are the law of the land and the freedom of action of environmental organizations like Protect the Adirondacks is vigorously defended.” Bauer said the organization has seen report from other media outlets who have “denounced” the editorial. Ò The Denton PublicationsÕ editorial called for the silencing of the free thought and free expression of Protect the Adirondacks, a voice it disagreed with,” Bauer said. “This editorial has been denounced by other media outlets who have rejected it.” Bauer also said the county board should look in the mirror on this matter. Ò PROTECT is being criticized for an unsuccessful lawsuit against the Adirondack Park Agency, but the Essex County Board of Supervisors have short memories,” he said. “Just a few years back they unsuccessfully sued the APA and then tried to appeal and lost again. The courts are open and available to all Americans not just the Essex County Board of Supervisors.”
PLATTSBURGH — North Country Regional Blood Donor Program. Plattsburgh Pediatrics, Bridge Street. Noon to 3 p.m. WESTPORT — Chicken biscuit dinner. Westport Federated Church, 6486 Main St. Serving 4:30 p.m. takeouts available. $9 adults, $4 under 12. Non-perishable food items welcome. ELIZABETHTOWN — Knitting, spinning, Weaving group. 10 a.m.
Friday, Jan. 16
ELIZABETHTOWN — Black Light Night (Teen). Elizabethtown Social Center. 5:30 p.m. ELIZABETHTOWN — Bridge. Elizabethtown Social Center. 1 to 3 p.m. PLATTSBURGH — North Country Regional Blood Donor Program. CV TEC. 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 17
SARANAC — Cock-A-Doodle-Shoe USSSA National Snowshoe Championships. 236 Plumadore Rd. cockadoodleshoe.com. SARANAC LAKE — Benefit concert for Paul Hameline, family. Saranac Lake High School Auditorium. 6 p.m. Free, donations encouraged. Details: unspokenmusic.com, paul.wembli.com/
Saturday, Jan. 17 and Sunday, Jan. 18
SARANAC LAKE —”Death of a Salesman”. Pendragon Theatre. 7:30 p.m. KEENE VALLEY — Keene Valley Fire Department Backcountry Rescue host Wilderness First Aid class. Keene Valley Firehouse. $165 pp. Details: doug. downs@live.com.
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STEPHEN A. WELCH January 13, 1964-December 27, 2014 Cherilee M. Welch of 29 years March 10, 1984; His sons James A. Welch, Brendan A. Welch, Kenny N. Fenton; His Grandchildren; His sister Laurie Harrington and her spouse Andrew Harrington; His nieces and nephews Kyle, Vincent, Jacob, Virginia, Tamarya, and Alexandra. Moriah, NY He was predeceased by his January 13, 1964-December mother, Helena M. Welch. 27, 2014 Calling hours were held Mr. Stephen A. Welch of Mofrom 4-6 pm on Friday, Jan. riah, NY passed away on Sat2, 2015 at the Harland Funerurday, Dec. 27, 2014 at his al Home in Port Henry, NY home. 12974. A funeral service was Steve was born in Elizabeth- held at the Mount Moriah town, the son of Earl A. Presbyterian Church in Port Welch and Helena M. Welch. Henry on Saturday, Jan. 3, Steve enjoyed playing vol2015 at 12:00 pm. Burial will leyball and spending time be at a later date in the with his family. Union Cemetery in Port He is survived by his wife Henry. LEROY E. JEL VANDERHOOF Jan. 10, 1927- Dec 19, 2014 derhoof, daughters Susan Carson and fiance Steven Gagnon of Keeseville NY and Rosemarie Woods and husband William of Port Henry NY and daughter-inlaw Victoria Vanderhoof of Lyndonville VT. He is also survived by grandchildren Kristin McLean and husband Matt of St Johnsbury VT, LeRoy E. Jel Vanderhoof, 87, Stephen Vanderhoof and of Port Henry NY passed wife Susan of Barre VT, away at the Heritage Combrother George Vanderhoof mons Dec 19, 2014 with lovand wife Maria of Elizabething family by his side. Born town NY, sister Sarah Carr of in Port Henry Jan. 10, 1927, Ticonderoga NY, greathe was the son of LeRoy J. grandchildren Conor, Tori, and Margaret (Brooks) Van- Aiden, Christopher, Cassanderhoof. dra and Cayleigh many He had a great love of God, nieces, nephews and cousins family, country and commu- and his dedicated caregivers nity. He was a lifelong at the Heritage Commons. parishioner of St Patricks LeRoy is predeceased by his Church and a 58 year memson Edward Vanderhoof, sibber of the Port Henry Fire lings Walter, Donald and Department. LeRoy proudly Yvonne and his parents. served his country enlisting A mass of Christian burial in the Navy during World was celebrated on Monday, War II and surviving the Dec 22, 2014 at St Patricks sinking of his ship, the LSMChurch in Port Henry. R190. He could be found Donations is his memory can winter or summer fishing on be made to the Port Henry Lake Champlain and was an Fire Department, 10 Church avid hunter. Street, Port Henry NY 12974. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Helen (Gurge) Van-
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Merrihew said the town will do what they can to help facilitate the process of finding new owners. The DeerÕ s Head, which is located across from the county complex, is a common rendezvous point for government officials, including the Essex County Board of Supervisors, many of whose members gravitate to the wooden building for lunch following their weekly meetings. During the holiday season, the exterior was bright with merriment and played host to numerous holiday parties. Ò ThatÕ s the stop to do your business, right over there,” said Merrihew. “It’s a disappointment.” T. SpoonerÕ s is located down the street from the soon-to-be-shuttered landmark. Ò ItÕ s always sad to see a business going out of business, not only for employees, but it can hurt the town,” said owner Tracy Spooner. Spooner said more attractions give visitors more reasons to visit the community. “It makes Elizabethtown a little smaller,” he said. Ò I wish them all the luck. No one likes being a little busier for someone else’s hardship” Bruce Pushee, Associate Broker at Friedman Reality, expressed sadness over the announcement. Ò Losing the best restaurant around is a real
www.valleynewsadk.com blow to the greater community. ItÕ s such a tremendous asset to have in town. I know itÕ s not an easy business,” he said. Former supervisor and thrift store volunteer Margaret Bartley said she was “devastated” by the news. Ò The loss of this anchor business in the heart of Elizabethtown will have a negative effect throughout our community,” she said. Not only does the restaurant serve great food, she said, but also offers a meeting space for the Kiwanis club and other groups. Kiwanis Club President Paul DiBarbieri called the situation “heartbreaking.” The DeerÕ s Head is one of the focal points of the community, he said. Ò ItÕ s one bright shining star in the middle of Elizabethtown.” DiBarbieri hailed the owners for their support of their activities, including golf tournaments and pancake breakfasts, and said his organization thought the world of them. Ò There wasnÕ t a major project we did that they didn’t support.” While the closure is devastating for the club, DiBarbieri said they will carry on. “Our goal is perseverance,” he said. “And weÕ re really, really going to miss Matt [Baldwin], Joanne [Baldwin] and Joyce [Bethlehem].” Thrift Shop Chair Cathi White said she was distressed at the announcement. Any and all relocation suggestions from the community are welcome. Ò We would like to stay in Elizabethtown be-
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Elizabethtown landmark the Deer’s Head Inn will close on Jan. 17 for unspecified reasons. Residents say the closure acts as a devastating blow to the community. Photo by Pete DeMola
cause the town has been so good to us.” The organization, which serves four local churches, has a meeting with DeMuro on Jan. 12. DeMuro assured them they can stay until another location has been locked down. Ò We will work very hard to make sure the thrift store continues to be successful,” he said. He estimated five or six part-time employees will lose their jobs. Bartley said itÕ s a bad omen:
Ò We need more businesses in our community, but unfortunately our population is shrinking,” she said. “Until we can find a way to attract and welcome new people to our area, IÕ m afraid we will see more businesses shutting their doors.” TuesdayÕ s announcement comes nearly three years to the day when a fire ravaged Hubbard Hall, a historic structure located a short distance from the DeerÕ s Head Inn. The lot remains empty.
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www.valleynewsadk.com Published by Denton Publications, Inc. SEALED BIDS will be received as set forth in inWants to purchase minerals and structions to bidders unWANTED TO BUY WANTED TO BUY OTHER PETS OTHER PETS other oil and gas interests. Send til 10:30 a.m. on January details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, 21, 2015at the NYSDOT, CASH FOR CARS and TRUCKS. Co. 80201 Contract Management Get A Top Dollar INSTANT Offer! Bureau, 50 WOLF RD, Running or Not! 1-888-416-2208 1ST FLOOR, SUITE CASH PAID- up to $25/Box for un1CM, ALBANY, NY expired, sealed DIABETIC TEST 12232 and will be pubSTRIPS. 1-DAYPAYMENT.1-800licly opened and read. 371-1136 Bids may also be submitted via the internet WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYusing Bid Express CLES 1967-1982 ONLY KAWASA(www.bidx.com). Place a KI Z1-900, KZ900, KZ1000, Z1R, SEALED BIDS will be reA certified or cashier's KZ1000MKII, W1-650, H1-500, ceived as set forth in in- classified check payable to the H2-750, S1-250, S2-350, S3-400 structions to bidders unNYS Dept. of Transad! Suzuki, GS400, GT380, Honda til 10:30 a.m. on JanuaryIt’s easy and portation for thesum CB750 (1969-1976) CASH. 1-800specified in the proposal 22, 2015at the NYSDOT, 772-1142, 1-310-721-0726 usa@or a bid bond, FORM Contract Management will make classicrunners.com CONR 391, representing Bureau, 50 WOLF RD, you money! 25% of the bid total, 1ST FLOOR, SUITE must accompany each 1CM, ALBANY, NY bid. NYSDOT reserves 12232 and will be pubthe right to reject any or licly opened and read. allbids. Bids may also be subElectronic documents mitted via the internet REAL ESTATE RENTALS REAL ESTATE SALES Bid and Amendments are using Express REAL ESTATE SALES posted to www.dot.ny.(www.bidx.com). DO YOU HAVE VACATION PROPgov/doing-business/opA certified or cashier's ERTY FOR SALE OR RENT? With portunities/const-nocheck payable to the promotion to nearly 3.4 million tices Contractor is reNYS Dept. of Transhouseholds and over 4.6 million sponsible for ensuring portation for thesum potential buyers, a statewide classpecified in the proposal that all ad Amendments arePromote sified can't be beat! or a bid bond, FORM incorporated your propertyinto forits justbid. $489 for a CONR 391, representing To receivead. Place notification 25-word your ad online 25% of the bid total, of atAmendments via e-or call AdNetworkNY.com must accompany each mail you 1-877-275-2726 must submit a bid. NYSDOT reserves request to be placed on APARTMENT RENTALS the right to reject any or the Planholders List at allbids. www.dot.ny.gov/doingRETIREMENT APARTMENTS, ALL Electronic documents business/opportunities/c INCLUSIVE. Meals, transportation, and Amendments are onst-planholder. activities daily. Short Leases. posted to www.dot.ny. Amendment may Call have Monthly specials! (866) 338gov/doing-business/opbeen 2607 issued prior to portunities/const-noyour placement on the tices Contractor is relist.RENTALS SEALED BIDS will be re- Planholders HOME sponsible for ensuring ceived as set forth in in- NYS Finance Law rethat all Amendments are communication structions to bidders un- stricts DUPLEX RENTAL MINEVILLE incorporated into its bid. NYSDOT1 bathroom, on pro- washtil 10:30 a.m. on January with 2 bedroom, To receive notification curements and &contact 21, 2015at the NYSDOT, er/dryer, water sewer includof Amendments via ebe made Contract Management can ed, only $550.00/ monthwith plus securimail you must submit a persons. Bureau, 50 WOLF RD, designated ty deposit. Heat & electric not request to be placed on Contact with 1ST FLOOR, SUITE included. Callnon-desig518.578.5480 the Planholders List at 1CM, ALBANY, NY nated persons or otherwww.dot.ny.gov/doing12232 and will be pub- involved Agencies will MOBILE HOME RENTALS a serious licly opened and read. be considered business/opportunities/c onst-planholder. and may Bids may also be sub- matter WESTPORT, NY result MobileinHome for Amendment may have disqualification. Contact mitted via the internet Rent, Fully Furnished, electric, hot been issued prior to Tamarkin using Bid Express Maria water heat, no pets,(518) no smoking, your placement on the 457-8403. (www.bidx.com). cable TV included, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, SEALED BIDS will be re- Planholders list. with 0% Goals A certified or cashier's Contracts $800/mo. 518-962-2271. check payable to the are generally single op- ceived as set forth in in- NYS Finance Law restructions to bidders un- stricts communication contracts, where NYS Dept. of Trans- eration CATEGORY: CONCOMMERCIAL PROPERTY is not til 10:30 a.m. on January with NYSDOT on proportation for thesum sub-contracting STRUCTION SERVICES RENTALS specified in the proposal expected, and curements and contact 22, 2015at the NYSDOT, may CONTRACT NUMBER: present direct bidding or a bid bond, FORM Contract Management can only be made with D900028 Commercial Space available in COMMERCIAL opportunities for Small Bureau, 50 WOLF RD, PROPERTY CONR 391, representing designated persons. Contract Title: Region 1 downtown Ticonderoga, off Firms, 750 includ25% of the bid total, Business Contact with non-desigSUITE Bundled Bridges street parking, sq. ft,1ST 1st FLOOR, ing, but$550/month not limitedplus to, utilities. must accompany each 1CM, ALBANY, NY nated persons or otherDescription: The New floor, ICE CREAM / DINERAgencies will D/W/MBEs. bid. NYSDOT reserves involved 12232 and will be pub-PALOR York State Department 518-547-8730. with house, the right to reject any or The Contractor must licly opened and read.Exit 34 be Northway considered a serious of Transportation has isI-87 be good location, profitable, comply with the Regula- Bids may also allbids. matter and may result in subsued a Request for Qualturn key business, REAL ESTATE SALES mitted via the internet tion relative to non-disElectronic documents disqualification. Contact ifications (RFQ) from PRICED REDUCED. and Amendments are crimination infederally- using Bid Express Maria Tamarkin (518) firms interested in proBe ready for Spring Season. WILLSBORO, NY assistedESTATE programs of the (www.bidx.com). posted to www.dot.ny.- REAL 457-8403. viding Design-Build Ser518-834-9900 1.06 acre lot w/water/sewer/power TAX COLLECTOR'S NOUSDOT 49 CFR 21. gov/doing-business/opContracts with 0% Goals A certified or cashier's vices for the Region 1 ($26,000) Above 457lot with check 1998 payable to the are generally single op- TICE Please callor (518) portunities/const-noBundled Bridges, located 2bd/2bath mobile home ($49,000) I, the undersigned Col3583 if a reasonable ac- NYS Dept. of Trans- eration contracts, where tices Contractor is re- 518-963-7320 in Saratoga, Warren, and commodation is needed sponsible for ensuring portation for thesum sub-contracting is not lector of Taxes in and for Washington counties. the Town of Keene, Esto participate in the let- specified in the proposal expected, and that all Amendments are may The Project includes the present direct bidding or a bid bond, FORM sex, co., New York have incorporated into its bid. ting. following: opportunities for Small received the Tax Roll BIDDERS SHOULD BE CONR 391, representing To receive notification Replacement of the exof Amendments via e- ADVISED THAT AWARD 25% of the bid total, Business Firms, includ- and Warrant for the colisting bridges, including ing, but not limited to, lection of taxes for the must accompany each mail you must submit a OF THESE CONTRACTS new foundations; Rebid. NYSDOT reserves D/W/MBEs. moval of existing subyear 2015. request to be placed on MAY BE CONTINGENT the right to reject any or The Contractor must I will sit at the following structures and superthe Planholders List at UPON THE PASSAGE OF comply with the Regula- named place during the structures; Approach www.dot.ny.gov/doingA BUDGET APPROPRIA- allbids. tion relative to non-dis- month of Jan. for the documents roadway reconstruction TION BILL BY THE LEG- Electronic business/opportunities/c necessary to connect exonst-planholder. ISLATURE AND GOVER- and Amendments are crimination infederally- purpose of collecting assisted programs of the taxes from 9:00 AM to posted to www.dot.ny. isting roadways work to NOR OF THE STATE OF Amendment may have USDOT 49 CFR 21. the bridges; Develop12:00 Noon on Tues., been issued prior to NEW YORK Reg. 01, gov/doing-business/opPlease call (518) 457- Wed. and Thurs. at the ment of a WZTC plan for Sam Zhou, Regional Di- portunities/const-noyour placement on the SEALED BIDS will be re- Planholders list. each site. rector, 50 Wolf Rd, Al- tices Contractor is re- 3583 if a reasonable ac- Town Hall. 10892 NYS LEGALS Route 9N, Keene, New Additional information is ceived as set forth in in- NYS Finance Law re- bany, NY 12232 commodation is needed sponsible for ensuring structions to bidders un- stricts communication BIG HOUSE KV LLC, available on the project to participate in the let- York. D262850, PIN that all Amendments are Taxpayers have the opArts of Org filed with web with NYSDOT on pro- 1BOW.0A, Essex Co., incorporated into its bid. ting. site at: til 10:30 a.m. on January 21, 2015at the NYSDOT, SSNY on 10/24/14. Off. https://www.dot.ny.gov/ BIDDERS SHOULD BE tion of paying taxes with "Best Value Project" - To receive notification curements and contact Contract Management can only be made with Loc.: Essex County, Multiple Bridge Replace- of Amendments via e- ADVISED THAT AWARD an installment plan with main/businessBureau, 50 WOLF RD, designated 4 payments. Contact the SSNY designated as center/designbuildpropersons. ments on NYS Rte. 73 in mail you must submit a OF THESE CONTRACTS 1ST FLOOR, SUITE undersigned tax collecagent of LLC upon ject16 Contact with non-desig- the Town of Keene. BIN request to be placed on MAY BE CONTINGENT NY nated persons or other- 1029760 is Pending tor for the details and whom process against it Due Date: January 13, 1CM, ALBANY, the Planholders List at UPON THE PASSAGE OF 12232 and will be pub- involved Agencies will Funding Approval from www.dot.ny.gov/doingmay be served. SSNY 2015 A BUDGET APPROPRIA- amounts of each installlicly opened and read. be considered a serious shall mail a copy of pro- Contract Term: TBD business/opportunities/c FEMA., Bid Deposit TION BILL BY THE LEG- ment. onst-planholder. cess to: 2602 Mckinney Location: Saratoga, War- Bids may also be sub- matter and may result in $1,500,000.00. ISLATURE AND GOVER- Beginning Feb 3, 2015, Amendment may have NOR OF THE STATE OF 1% will be added, beginAve., #400, Dallas, TX, ren, Washington Coun- mitted via the internet 8% disqualification. Contact Goals: DBE using Bid Express been issued prior to NEW YORK ning March 3, 2% will 75204. Purpose: to en- ties Maria Tamarkin (518) VN-01/03-01/10/2015(www.bidx.com). your placement on the Reg. 01, Sam Zhou, Re- be added and April 1 an gage in any lawful act. Contact: 457-8403. 2TC-69727 A certified or cashier's gional Director, 50 Wolf additional 3% will be VN-12/13-01/17/2015Peter Russell Contracts with 0% Goals SEALED BIDS will be re- Planholders list. check payable to the 50 Wolf Road Rd, Albany, NY 12232 added until the County 6TC-68019 are generally single op- ceived as set forth in in- NYS Finance Law reNYS Dept. of Trans- eration contracts, where D262795, PIN 1722.02, Treasurer orders the Tax CATEGORY: CON- Albany, NY 12232 structions to bidders un- stricts communication portation for thesum sub-contracting is not til 10:30 a.m. on January with NYSDOT on pro- F.A. Proj. M0E1-1722- Books closed. STRUCTION SERVICES 518-485-8620 specified in the proposal expected, and curements and contact 023, Essex Co., Replace- Second notices will be may CONTRACT NUMBER: peter.russell@dot.ny.22, 2015at the NYSDOT, or a bid bond, FORM gov ment of the I-87 NB and present direct bidding mailed for delinquent D900028 Contract Management can only be made with CONR 391, representing persons. SB Bridges Over taxes on or after March opportunities for Small Bureau, 50 WOLF RD, designated Contract Title: Region 1 VN-01/03-01/10/201525% of the bid total, 2TC-69726 Business Firms, includ- 1ST Bundled Bridges FLOOR, SUITE Contact with non-desig- Megsville Road & Black 3 but not later than must accompany each ing, but not limited to, 1CM, ALBANY, Description: The New ORGANIZATIONAL NY nated persons or other- River (Composite Gird- March 16. D/W/MBEs. York State Department MEETING OF THE bid. NYSDOT reserves 12232 and will be pub- involved Agencies will er) in the Town of Eliza- Donna Reed Austin Tax Collector bethtown, Bid Deposit of Transportation has is- LEWIS FIRE DEPART- the right to reject any or The Contractor must licly opened and read. be considered a serious allbids. Town of Keene $1,500,000.00. comply with the Regula- Bids may also be sub- matter and may result in sued a Request for Qual- MENT Electronic documents Dated: Dec. 29, 2014 disqualification. Contact Goals: DBE 8% tion relative to non-dis- mitted via the internet ifications (RFQ) from PLEASE TAKE NOTICE and Amendments are crimination infederally- using VN-01/10-01/17/2014VN-01/03-01/10/2015firms interested in pro- that the organizational Bid Express Maria Tamarkin (518) 2TC-69998 457-8403. 2TC-69725 viding Design-Build Ser- meeting of Town of posted to www.dot.ny.- assisted programs of the (www.bidx.com). gov/doing-business/opUSDOT 49 CFR 21. vices for the Region 1 Lewis Fire District will be TAX COLLECTOR'S NOA certified or cashier's Contracts with 0% Goals Please call (518) 457- check payable to the are generally single op- TICE held on January 15, portunities/const-noBundled Bridges, located tices Contractor is re- 3583 if a reasonable ac- NYS Dept. of Trans- eration contracts, where 2015 at 7:00 PM at the in Saratoga, Warren, and I, the undersigned Colcommodation is needed Lewis Fire Station, 18 sponsible for ensuring Washington counties. portation for thesum sub-contracting is not lector of Taxes in and for TO MAKE that all Amendments are expected, and may to participate in the letFirehouse Lane, Lewis, The Project includes the the Town of Keene, Esspecified in the proposal incorporated into its bid. present direct bidding ting. NY. This notification is following: sex, co., New York have or a bid bond, FORM opportunities for Small received the Tax Roll BIDDERS SHOULD BE CONR 391, representing Replacement of the ex- being given to the news To receive notification of Amendments via eBusiness Firms, includADVISED THAT AWARD media pursuant to the isting bridges, including and Warrant for the col25% of the bid total, ing, but not limited to, lection of taxes for the new foundations; Re- provisions of Section 94 mail you must submit a OF THESE CONTRACTS must accompany each Place a request to be placed on D/W/MBEs. MAY BE CONTINGENT moval of existing sub- of the Officers Law of year 2015. bid. NYSDOT reserves classified structures and super- New York by order of the Planholders List at UPON THE PASSAGE OF the right to reject any or The Contractor must I will sit at the following ad! www.dot.ny.gov/doingcomply with the Regula- named place during the A BUDGET APPROPRIA- allbids. structures; Approach the Fire Commissioners It’s easy and business/opportunities/c TION BILL BY THE LEG- Electronic roadway reconstruction of the Lewis Fire District. documents tion relative to non-dis- month of Jan. for the will make onst-planholder. ISLATURE AND GOVER- and Amendments are crimination infederally- purpose of collecting necessary to connect ex- Linda Maltzan you money! Amendment may have assisted programs of the taxes from 9:00 AM to NOR OF THE STATE OF isting roadways work to Secretary/Treasurer posted to www.dot.ny. been issued prior to USDOT 49 CFR 21. NEW YORK Reg. 01, the bridges; Develop- Lewis Fire District 12:00 Noon on Tues., gov/doing-business/opyour placement on the Please call (518) 457- Wed. and Thurs. at the Sam Zhou, Regional Di- portunities/const-noment of a WZTC plan for Planholders list. rector, 50 Wolf Rd, Al- tices Contractor is re- 3583 if a reasonable ac- Town Hall. 10892 NYS each site. NYS Finance Law re- bany, NY 12232 commodation is needed Additional information is Route 9N, Keene, New sponsible for ensuring stricts communication D262850, PIN that all Amendments are to participate in the let- York. available on the project with NYSDOT on pro- 1BOW.0A, Essex Co., incorporated into its bid. ting. web site at: Taxpayers have the op-
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