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Winter Carnival now accepting parade applications PAGE 2 WESTPORT

Children watch a fireworks display in downtown AuSable Forks on Saturday, Dec. 6 as part of the hamlet’s annual holiday event. For the full story, see page 9.

Local group working to build veterans memorial

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Residents miffed over tree cutbacks

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KEESEVILLE Ñ The neighborhood has a new close-cropped look.

Motorists entering Keeseville from Exit 34 on the Northway were once greeted with a green gauntlet of strong and hardy pines.

Now, all that remains is a naked gash of stripped earth, trees hacked in half and detritus-strewn yards.

And the undertow of angry chatter.

Some residents on Pine, Pleasant and Hill Streets arenÕ t very happy at NYSEGÕ s latest round of pruning and tree removal designed to clear obstructions near power lines.

Ronald Desautels stood in his front yard last week and surveyed what was left of two tall pines.

He agreed that one was touching the line and needed to be cut back.

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ALBANY Ñ A state report released on Monday says the feds need to pick up the pace on the regulation of crude oil rail shipments.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo called the pace of federal regulatory agencies Ò unacceptably slow.Ó Ò Over the past six months, our administration has taken swift and decisive action to increase the stateÕ s preparedness and better protect New Yorkers from the possibility of a crude oil disaster,Ó said Cuomo in a statement. Ò Now it is time for our federal partners to do the same.Ó The status report also slapped the railway biz for what it said was an Ò unwillingnessÓ to invest in critical equipment that would reduce the volatility of Bakken crude, a chief contributor to the Lac Megantic incident that killed 47 last summer in Quebec.

Last month, the state urged federal authorities to remove DOT-111 cars from service or require they be retrofitted to assure safer transport.

A decision is still pending.

The report also cited lobbying efforts by the state to the North Dakota Industrial Commission that would require gas separation prior to making the crude oil available for shipment, a measure that proponents say would reduce volatility.

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The latest round of maintenance conducted by NYSEG to prune and clear vegetation around 12 miles of power lines in Keeseville has left many residents confused and angry. Ronald Desautels, pictured here, is upset about the removal that slashed through the heart of his hunting camp.

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Fracking has fueled a surge in domestic oil production over the past five years and the use of trains to ship the crude has risen by 4,000 percent, from 9,500 carloads in 2008 to 407,642 in 2013.

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Winter Carnival accepting parade applications SARANAC LAKE Ñ Applications for the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival 2015 Gala Parade are now available online a saranaclakewintercarnival.com.

Parade applications can also be picked up at the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, 193 River St. in Saranac Lake. Completed applications should be mailed to the Winter Carnival Committee at PO Box 829, Saranac Lake, NY 12983.

New this year, the Winter Carnival Committee will hold a public drawing for 2-3 judging seats to be chosen randomly for an opportunity to be part of the parade judging panel. Judges remain outside on the viewing platform during the parade. Anyone over 18 years old who would like to be a judge should submit their name, phone number, mailing address and email address to info@saranaclakewintercarnival.com, or send by mail to the Winter Carnival Committee, Attn: Judging, no later than January 9, 2015. Ò We encourage people to get their applications in early so they can be part of the Gala Parade,Ó said Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Chairman Eric Foster.

The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival will take place on Feb. 6-15, 2015. The Gala Parade will take place on Saturday, Feb. 14 and there will be trophies for floats and walking units in six

different categories (Business, Civic or Volunteer Group, Youth Group, School Group, Independent Group and Animal Unit) as well as the Louis Fobare Trophy for Best in Parade.

The theme this year is Ò Groovy Ô 60sÓ and parade participants are encouraged to start their planning now. Entries are rated on the following: theme (matches parade theme), sound system, live music, choreography, costumes, float decoration, creativity and unusual item.

The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Committee, formally known as the Society for Promotion of Winter Carnival, Saranac Lake, Inc., is a not-for-profit 501(c)(4) organization of volunteers dedicated to planning and presenting an annual mid-winter festival. This 10-day, communitywide event traces its roots to a one-day Winter Carnival held in 1897 by the Pontiac Club. The Carnival honors its heritage every year by building an Ice Palace from blocks of ice harvested from Lake FlowerÕ s Pontiac Bay, where carnival events have been traditionally held for generations.

For more information, visit the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival website at saranaclakewintercarnival.com. The 2015 Winter Carnival will take place February 6 Ð 15.

Pictured at right: All appears to be well at the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival 2014 Parade.

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Westport group seeks memorial for vets

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com WESTPORT Ñ By the time this lakefront town turns 200 next summer, a group of local residents hopes that, along with the pomp and circumstance of a bicentennial bash, veterans will be given marquee billing.

Sheila Borden, who leads the bicentennial sub-committee spearheading the process, said her group is in negotiations with the foundation that administers the five-acre Ballard Park to carve out a space to honor local military personnel with a permanent memorial.

The catalyst was the creation of the bicentennial committee two years ago. Ò I look around and see these beautiful memorials other communities have erected and we didnÕ t have anything,Ó said Borden. Ò I just thought something needed to be set up.Ó Borden is working with local historian Betty White to map out a list of eligible honorees.

So far, they have about 600 names from those who served during 10 conflicts. But it remains incomplete.

The weakest four are those who participated in Vietnam, Operation Desert Storm and the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Those who served are encouraged to send their info to Borden for inclusion, who will check names against the list before setting them in stone.

Ò WE SHOULD HONOR THEMÓ Like with Lewis, who is also designing a veterans park, Borden visited other memorials across the county and selected elements that she would like to see included.

Current blueprints call for a flagstone pathway leading into an enclosure with eight plaque-embedded stones, a flagpole and a low-slung wall on which visitors can sit and reflect upon the lake.

Work will try to match up with pre-existing masonry.

Borden said permanent residency isnÕ t paramount. Ò If one more veteran is honored, does it really matter?Ó she said. Ò We should honor them.Ó The Westport Inn once stood on the parkÕ s footprint. Following its demolition in 1967, the property was purchased by Anne Ballard Cerf and the park established in 1989.

Costs are estimated at $30,000. Borden envisions a series of fundraisers to rally the community.

Ballard Park board member Richard Rockefeller said the foundation was working with the committee to facilitate their request.

An exact space has not yet been determined. Ò IÕ m happy to see theyÕ re looking at that,Ó said Westport Supervisor Dan Connell.

The townÕ s bicentennial celebrations are slated to begin on July 4, 2015. Ò A lot of people are doing a lot of hard work to get everything

Local residents are working to bring a veterans memorial to Ballad Park in time for the town’s bicentennial celebrations beginning on July 4, 2015.

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ready to celebrate,Ó said Connell. Ò I and the town board appreciate all theyÕ re doing to help the town have a great celebration.Ó Retired Army colonel George King, who serves on the memorial subcommittee, said itÕ s important to know that a community recognizes its veterans. Ò It shows the town thinks of its own people, members of town who volunteered and went into the military. IÕ m really impressed with the work thatÕ s being done. It will be a credit to the town and something people will want to go see.Ó Names can be mailed to PO Box 12, Westport, NY, 12993 for consideration.

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Helen DeChant • 873-9279 / time4hfd@yahoo.com

n the Christmas Spirit? Have your house or business all deck out from Lewis to New Russia? Turn your lights on from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 10.

The judging of the annual Arthur G. Hooper Holiday decorating contest will be happening.

Sponsored by the Elizabethtown Social Center, IÕ ll let you know next week who won this yearÕ s prizes. Contact the Social Center at 873-6408 to make sure they see your decorations. You can help with the judging by going to their Facebook page to post your favorites.

HO! HO! HO! IÕ ve heard from the North Pole this week! Santa is on his way! HeÕ ll be arriving in Elizabethtown this weekend! If youÕ ve been good little girls and boys bring your Christmas list with you to the annual Christmas party at Cobble Hill Golf Course this Sunday, Dec. 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. Take a hay ride, Mom and Dad,bring your camera for those special pictures. Refreshments will be served.

Parents, if you already have plans on Sunday, Santa’s first stop will be at Kinney’s on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 2 until 5 p.m.

DonÕ t have tiny tots to take to see Santa?

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n this monthÕ s water bill is some important information.

One statement really stuck out for me in the MayorÕ s Corner: Ò We will turn over a positive cash balance to the Towns to help with the leftover costs of dissolution. There are NO outstanding debts being left by the villageÉ Ó Wow, that is truly an amazing feat.

My acknowledgement and deep-felt thanks to the outgoing officials of the Village of Keeseville. While it is sad that you are going, it should be with the greatest pride for an incredibly well done job.

Remember as of Jan. 1, the Village of Keeseville is no more and we need to support and follow the towns of Chesterfield and Ausable into the future.

All current water payments need to be made to the Village of Keeseville by Dec. 29 as the office is closed on Dec. 30-31. Future water and sewer payments will need to be made to the Town of Chesterfield, who also should be notified of any water emergencies.

Sewer emergencies should be made to the

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he Christmas in Essex festivities kick off this Friday at the Essex Community Church with a performance by the Pleasant Valley Chorale. This 40 voice choir, led

by Susan Hughes, will sing both secular and sacred songs in a free concert which starts at 7:30 p.m. Donations are welcome and refreshments will follow the show.

On Saturday, Dec. 13, Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive in town on the 9:30 a.m. ferry. They will be in town most of the day, helping to light the town tree and posing for photos, but their first event is the annual pancake breakfast at the Essex Fire House at 9:45 a.m. This is free and open to the public. The shops in town will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and vendors will be set up at the yoga studio and town hall.

There will be hot cider, art work, handcrafted items, books, maple syrup and all manner of gifts for sale. The Pink Pig and Kate Moses are offering a gingerbread house workshop for kids from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2307 Main Street, which is two doors south of the town hall.

Stop by the library to get your last bids in at the silent auction, which ends at 4 p.m. At 5:30, the Committee for Economic Vitality in Essex

Then make sure you get in the holiday spirit by enjoying the Pleasant Valley Chorale Christmas concert at the United Church of Christ, singing Ò Let it SnowÓ songs of the season. The concert is at 3 p.m. Although, the concert is free, goodwill donations are always welcome.

Delicious refreshments will be served following the concert in the parish hall.

Looking for something special to do with the children this holiday season? Join the Elizabethtown Library Association at their story and craft hour for children ages 3 to 5 years old on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 9 until 10 a.m. Registration is suggested, but not required call 873-2670.

Having a holiday party? Why not have it at the DeerÕ s Head Inn on Friday, December 19.

Great evening with hors dÕ oeurves beginning at 4:30 p.m., followed by a delicious buffet dinner at 5:30 p.m. and music for a fun evening. For reservations call 873-6514.

The second CATS Ò Owl ProwlÓ moonlight Bobcat Trail hike is Sunday, Dec. 21 at 4:30 p.m. with Naturalist Gregg Van Deusen. Space is limited to 25, cost is $5.00, call 962-2287.

Kyle Page • kmpage1217@charter.net Town of Ausable. I wish the officials of both towns the best of luck with the future of our community and again thank those of the Village of Keeseville for all their wonderful work getting us to this point.

I also have an important announcement regarding getting information to me for this column.

I write this column early Sunday evenings, generally by 7 p.m. at the latest for the next week. In order to get information into the column, I need to receive emails before this time generally by 4 p.m. Sunday to be safe. I always check my email right before I write to catch any last minute notices.

For feature articles or calendar notifications, I would recommend contacting John Gereau directly at johng@denpubs.com. Please feel free to contact me with anything that could be newsworthy for our area.

DonÕ t forget the Andrea Knight exhibit and sale is still going on in the library for the remainder of the month during normal library hours.

Have a great and safe week.

Rob Ivy • robhivy@gmail.com will host a happy hour at the Essex Inn for those who would like a refreshment toward the end of the big day.

Finally, thereÕ s a folk concert at the Whallonsburg Grange Saturday evening with Anne Hills and Michael Smith, who are both highly regarded singer-songwriters and longtime recording artists. The show starts at 7 p.m. and admission is $12. The opening act is EssexÕ s own Wannabes.

The Grange will be collecting non-perishable food items, toiletries and cash for local food pantries at the concert.

You can find all the details at christmasinessex.com or essexonlakechamplain.com for these and many other Saturday events.

Essex residents are invited to meet our new representative in Congress, Elise Stefanik, on Thursday, Dec. 18 at Commonwealth Home Fashions, 39 Myers Way in Willsboro. This event, which runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., is not a political fundraiser but simply an opportunity to talk to the congresswoman-elect.

There will be free food and drink but the sponsors ask that you call 963-8349 if you plan to attend.

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he North Country SPCA would like to announce that we are holding a Holiday Food Drive to benefit our shelter.

Please bring in any brand of moist, canned dog or cat food by Dec. 19.

When you do, you will be entered to win one of two adorable plush stuffed animals. A donation of five cans will give you one chance to win! The drawing will be held on Dec. 20.

Our furry friends thank you in advance for your generosity.

Our featured pet this week is Dawn, a Domestic Shorthair/mix who is part of an incredible family.

Dawn, the love of her life, New Moon, and their two kittens, Eclipse and Twilight, were living under a barn fending for themselves.

When they came into the shelter, we thought it would be best to separate New Moon, the father, from Mom and their kittens, as male cats are not always so nice to kittens. We have sliding doors that separate the kennels. That evening, we settled everyone down for the night in the adjacent kennels.

We and came in the next morning to a sur-

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big thanks to the town crew that did an outstanding job of lighting our large evergreen tree in the downtown park area. Also, like the smaller trees that light up on the other side of the bridge, our community is very festive when we drive through after dark. It is also enjoyable to see the many homes that decorate with holiday decorations.

I would also like to make mention of the very informative town newsletter that came out this week. I sat down and read it all the way through when it arrived and learned the many things that will be going on for our community.

Now all they need is for us as a community to come forward and volunteer some time to help make the many projects come to life.

Willsboro had another very busy holiday weekend with the annual holiday craft sales and lunch events along with the library offerings.

Essex came alive with more events. Look for next weekend as they offer more of their shops to be open and other holiday events.

Most of the local churches are making plans

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estport Central School is accepting nominations for the Wall of Distinction, which you can see next time youÕ re in the school in the hallway outside the Auditorium. Nominees should be people who have made outstanding contributions to the school and to society through their careers or through leadership in serving the community. They should have attended Westport Central School and have been out of school for a minimum of 10 years, although former or current staff who meet all the other qualifications except for that last one will be considered if theyÕ ve worked for the school for at least five years. Nomination forms are available at the school web site (www.westportcs.org) or you can call the school office at 962-8244. Submit your completed form to Jana Atwell at the school office by January 23.

Last month I mentioned that Champlain Area Trails (CATS) was holding its first Owl Prowl, a moonlit evening hike led by a naturalist with the goal of prompting calls from wild owls in the woods. That first Owl Prowl sold out quickly, so CATS immediately started planning a sec-

Dawn prise - New Moon had opened the door and was snuggled with Dawn and her babies! Dawn is very frightened to be here, but with New MoonÕ s calming demeanor she is starting to calm down a bit. Dawn will need a quiet household with a kind, patient person to show how to trust humans. Could you be that person?

Janice Allen • 963-8912 • allens@willex.com for their special Christmas Eve services that help us remember the reason for this season.

Hope many will plan to join the church of your choice.

The Reber Methodist Church will be delivering our orders of fruit this week. We thank the church for continuing to make this available to us.

This past Wednesday, the Willsboro School Alumni organization visited the new Senior Assisted Living Center for a holiday of sharing with visiting, singing some carols and light refreshments. As an organization, we are very proud of how our old school has found a new use. So this is the second year that we have made this holiday visit.

This is a very caring community and especially at this season as we have found many ways to reach out and provide caring assistance to local groups in need of a helping hand. Donating needed items when called for, you come through, many blessings to those that share.

Happy Birthday to Jack Wintermute on Dec. 17.

Colin Wells • WestportNYNews@gmail.com ond one. Join naturalist Gregg van Deusen at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 21 on the Bobcat Trail, which runs between the end of Ferris Road and the middle of Walker Road. This one is limited to 25 people too, so make a reservation early by calling 962-2287 or visiting www. champlainareatrails.com.

I also mentioned the recent CATS hike to inaugurate the new Wildway Passage Trail between Split Rock and Coon Mt. which took place on November 22. It was a great success, with more than 50 people of all ages coming from as far away as Saratoga. This trail also sports a big new sign, thanks to a grant from the Essex County Dept. of Public Health, Creating Healthy Places Program. Soon other CATS trails will have big new signs made possible by this grant.

DonÕ t forget your Basket of Cheer tickets from the Fire Dept., which are $5 each or only $20 for a book of five. The winning tickets for these scrumptious bundles of seasonal goodies will be drawn on December 19. See any Westport volunteer firefighter or call Ernie LaPine at 962-4465.

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County passes best value procurement law

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The Essex County Board of Supervisors passed a best value procurement law on Dec. 1, a revision to state finance law that allows the county to look at additional factors rather than the one-size-fits-all aspect of price when selecting how to award contracts.

Ticonderoga Supervisor Bill Grinnell, who opposed the final vote with Schroon’s Mike Marnell, called the measure a Ò very slippery slopeÓ and said he wanted nothing to do with the process.

Grinnell said it leaves loopholes that unscrupulous future officials may use to their benefit.

He also said it may rob county officials of autonomy because the law allows municipalities to Ò piggybackÓ off one another when selecting vendors.

But County Manager Dan Palmer said thatÕ s precisely what will make the process more efficient for the county.

Ò The [request for proposal] process is timeconsuming in itself,Ó he said. Ò The best part is piggybacking from other municipalities who are doing that work already.Ó Grinnell said this may lead to dependence on the flawed decision-making of others. Ò I think we would be much better served to rely on our own expertise,Ó he said.

Best value procurement, which cannot be used for public works projects or purchasing a car, also takes into account factors like environmental sustainability, local vendors and additional invisible costs. Ô SELDOM USEDÕ Finance Chair Tom Scozzafava agreed there are some gray areas that need to be hammered out. Ò ItÕ s a tool if we need it,Ó he said. Ò But it will be seldom used.Ó Scozzafava said the current RFP process, go-

Local United Way seeks partner agencies

PLATTSBURGH Ñ T he United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc serving Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties is currently accepting applications from agencies and organizations wishing to become a partner agency of the United Way for fiscal year 2015.

Agencies and organizations wishing to apply may obtain the necessary paperwork by stopping in at the United Way office, located at 45 Tom Miller Road, or by calling 563-0028. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. All applicants must be a (501-C-3) “Not-for-Profit” organization and show proof of certification.

SEFA members wanted The United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc announces the opportunity for all agencies and organizations wishing to become a member agency of SEFA (State Employees Federated Appeal) campaign for year 2015 are able to apply now.

Agencies and organizations wishing to apply may obtain the necessary paperwork by getting it off the New York State SEFA website sefanys.org.

This is a digital application that needs to be submitted electronically and then a printable version of the application will be displayed. The printable application will include a deadline and a list of required documents you will need to send to the Statewide SEFA Council. If you have any questions you may contact the United Way office at 518-563-0028.

All applicants must be a (501-C-3) “Not-for-Profit” organization and show proof of certification.

ing with the low bidder paired with numerous amendments that are brought before the board, also has its flaws.

This past year, that process has sparked flareups within the body in discussions on siding replacement and roof repairs at government complexes and the sprawling radio system project that has been plagued by unexpected and rising costs.

The Moriah supervisor cited an anecdote from John Glenn: Ò As I hurtled through space, one thought kept crossing my mind Ñ every part of this rocket was supplied by the lowest bidder.Ó Ò But when John got back, he thought they did one hell of a job,Ó Grinnell responded. Ô ANOTHER TOOLÕ Palmer referred to best value procurement as a refinement of the RFP process. Ò There are certain things we do low bid, like purchase vehicles, that will remain low bid,Ó he

said. Ò This is another tool.Ó Like with RFPs, procurement with best value is based on a point system.

Critics say itÕ s more of an art than a science and that suppliers may identify and exploit weakness in bid weighting such that their company could win contracts at an inflated price.

Officials will not be given carte blanche, Palmer explained. Like with any other resolutions, the process also requires department heads to come back to the board for approval.

County Attorney Dan Manning said he understood GrinnellÕ s concerns about the possibility for manipulation. Ò But this is good for the county because it gives us one more mechanism to evaluate goods and services,Ó he said.

Grinnell, citing confusion regarding the exact criteria for how the process will be applied, remained unswayed: Ò I donÕ t believe this is the proper way for purchasing to take place with taxpayer dollars.Ó

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n these waning weeks of 2014, the U.S. news media has been consumed by its 24/7 coverage of racial strife, including Missouri riots and New York protests over alleged police brutality and the deaths of two black citizens. And just as the gloom of our nationÕ s failed foreign policy, its immigration and health care debacles, come home to roost and promise to turn 2014 into one of the worst years sinceÑ wellÑ 1968, a government agency, of all things, comes to our rescue and pulls America’s wounded pride from the fire yet again.

As you may recall, NASAÕ s space efforts not only saved 1968, but it seems to have also come to the rescue of this lamentable year 2014.

The U.S. space agencyÑ one of the few shining jewels in remaining in our national crownÑ demonstrated, with the amazing test flight of the new Orion spacecraft Dec. 5, that all our ugly tribal infighting can be overcome when we rise above this petty planet and look up to the stars. And NASA managed to work it magic even with one hand tied behind its budgetary back.

All those ethnically diverse and smiling faces at NASA had their eyes on a prize much bigger than the earthly politics of division.

NASAÕ s young facesÑ which showed black, white, brown and yellow on the space agencyÕ s TV network’s coverage of the Orion test flight mission—give me hope and a reason to believe that this nation is still great, and possibly the greatest, in spite of its leaders.

In the case of NASAÕ s new Orion spacecraftÑ which will someday take Americans to asteroids, the Moon and MarsÑ technical skills and the spirit of exploration, applied to a national goal, have an amazing way of uniting people.

Back in December 1968, after a year of heartbreaking Vietnam War casualties, increasing antiwar violence in the streets at home, and the tragic assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy, it looked as though AmericaÕ s best days were receding quickly in the rearview mirror.

The dark year of 1968 had reached its final month, when, along came NASA and the Apollo 8 mission.

Three astronauts not only orbited the Moon in December of that year, they also returned safely to Earth to cheers and parades. The feat of Apollo 8—the first piloted craft to orbit our cratered neighbor in spaceÑ galvanized the attention of the world.

When the Apollo astronauts returned home, they were greeted with cheers and tons of fan mailÑ all in the days before e-mail and social media.

Among the many fan messages was a congratulatory telegram sent to Apollo 8 astronaut Jim Lovell. The simple telegram was sent by a housewife named Valerie Pringle. Ô Õ You saved 1968,Õ Õ she wrote.

PringleÕ s famous telegram spoke volumes about how a single event can inspire pride and hope in a national landscape strewn with bad news.

Sure, we’ll admit that 2014 isn’t quite as bad as 1968. Sure, NASA’s Dec. 5, 2014 test flight of the unmanned Orion spacecraft wasnÕ t as dramatic as Apollo 8, but it came close, even without a crew.

If you consider the political nonsense thrown in NASAÕ s path since the 1990sÑ everything from navel-gazing Earth-focused eco missions (violations of NASAÕ s founding space-focused mission statement) and buying Russian rocket engines (at the expense of U.S. made components) to American astronauts hitching rides aboard Soyuz capsules and the White HouseÕ s slick Ò all talk-and-noactionÓ space legerdemainÑ last weekÕ s mission should have been an utter failure. Instead, it was a brilliant success.

At the moment of the Orion Test FlightÕ s launch, at 7:05 a.m. Dec. 5, the entire NASA-TV website crashed.

NASA reported that millions of viewers tuned in to view real news in the makingÑ not a mindless rehashing (with hand wringing) of the weekÕ s civil unrest and celebrity fondlings.

Not surprisingly, not a single TV network bothered to broadcast the Orion test. No matter, the crash of the NASA-TV showed thatÑ despite what politicians and social critics tell usÑ millions of Americans remain very interestedÑ and engagedÑ in the exploration of space.

Ok, itÕ s time to reboot Valerie PringleÕ s December 1968 telegram. Thank you, NASA. You just saved 2014, too. Ñ D enton Publications Editorial Board

ost Americans are rest him. Was his avoidance of tax attempting to make all that important given the many sense of the demonother laws broken in the city? It strations and civil unrest taking seems to me cooler heads should place around the country as a rehave prevailed in that case. sult of the unfortunate deaths of Somehow politics have knitMicheal Brown and Eric Gardner. ted these two events together Our free democratic society creating an opportunity for high must be based on the rule of law, profile political figures to impose but at the heart of those who their agenda on the country. Fair Dan Alexander make the United States of Amerior unfair, from my perspective, I Thoughts from ca their home, itÕ s not really about have to ask how are the actions laws; itÕ s more about whatÕ s in of a hand full of people suddenly Behind the Pressline our hearts. Each of us deals with turned into a political movement issues in our own unique way to overhaul law enforcement in and while we can blame others for many things, this country? Yes, every life is precious, but chalat the end of the day our actions are governed by lenging law enforcement only serves to escalate by whatÕ s inside each of us. the potential for things getting out of control.

How we treat others, how we see ourselves There are far more examples of white law enand how we choose to conduct our lives in forcement officers coming to the aid of citizens public and private can be based on our life exof all color, than there are incidents resulting periences. But it doesnÕ t mean ones state in life in senseless killings. IÕ m all for removing any is predetermined. The number of examples of member of law enforcement who displays any ordinary citizens who have chosen to not al- racial bias or who can not conduct themselves low their life experiences to determine their life with the best interests of public, first and forecourse are as numerous as the stars in the sky. most.

First and foremost it starts with respect. ReUnfortunately, there will always be those spect for self, respect for others, respect for prop- among us who lack the ability to judge right erty, respect for the beliefs of others and most from wrong and they simply have no place in importantly respect for life. any position of authority. But to paint all law enI must admit, I struggle understanding the forcement as racially motivated is just as wrong outrage of those in Ferguson who seem to beas painting all blacks as criminals. The manipulieve burning down and looting the homes and lation of these events by people who refuse to businesses of their neighbors will somehow accept the facts or who choose not to accept the help their frustration with the death of Micheal facts because they do not fit into their political Brown. It seems obvious Mr. Brown showed agenda is a sign of disrespect for the vast mano respect for the store owner he robbed and jority of law abiding Americans who will be shoved, nor did he respect Officer Wilson or the harmed by those who incite violence. authority of his position when asked to surrenAs a nation weÕ ve made great strides in creatder. ing equal opportunity for all and certainly more Put yourself in WilsonÕ s position, once the must be done, but this unrest will not resolve events turned sour and the adrenalin was runthe problems and I fear it will get out of control. ning in both Brown and Wilson, it was highly Take for example the white young Bosnian man unlikely Wilson could jump in his car and run, last week in St. Louis who was beaten to death although IÕ m sure today that might have seemed with hammers after being randomly stopped like a good idea. In this case the evidence sup- and dragged from his car by a gang of young ports the facts that Brown was the aggressor and people.

WilsonÕ s job was to stand his ground.

Innocent people have been and will be What about Eric Gardner who was being arharmed if this continues to escalate. Respect and rested by police for selling cigarettes without cooler heads must prevail if we are to achieve charging taxes? I believe the police and Gardner an equitable solutions to the differences that still could have both conducted themselves with exist between the races. more respect and in ways that could have easily avoided GardnerÕ s death. It seems obvious Dan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton given the number of police on hand when GardPublications. He may be reached at dan@denpubs. ner was apprehended they came prepared to arcom.

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Letters to the Editor

Why have Elizabethtown’s taxes increased?

To the Editor: I read both letters addressing the budget in Elizabethtown and wanted to comment. Most of us look to the bottom line in the county tax bill to write our check and a few read the changes to the town input. The total change in the town budget for the years 2010, 2011 and 2012 was an increase of 11.9%.

The total change for the years 2013 and 2014 was an increase of 33.1%. I did not follow what caused this increase but I do know that it was a hefty increase that the GovernorÕ s cap did not help stop. Can someone tell us why we had that great increase?

Facts or conclusions?

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To the Editor: Concerning the letter presuming to bring “flawed assumptions of the factsÓ to light from a previous Op-Ed piece, I would simply point out that the author states only conclusions in opposition without pointing out any facts at all, much less flawed ones in the op-Ed piece.

Well, he does point out the fact that the Democrats got thumped but that doesnÕ t clarify anything, does it? In these times of rubber stamp assertions, rather than meaningful debate, I guess it annoys me to have someone state HE is doing otherwise, and then not do it.

Don Austin, Elizabethtown

Bill Hubschman, Elizabethtown

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News in Brief SEFA applications now available

PLATTSBURGH Ñ The United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc announces the opportunity for all agencies and organizations wishing to become a member agency of SEFA (State Employees Federated Appeal) campaign for year 2015 are able to apply now.

Agencies and organizations wishing to apply may obtain the necessary paperwork by getting it off the New York State SEFA website sefanys.org. This is a digital application that needs to be submitted electronically and then a printable version of the application will be displayed. The printable application will include a deadline and a list of required documents you will need to send to the Statewide SEFA Council. If anybody has any questions, contact the United Way office at 563-0028. All applicants must be a (501C-3) “Not-for-Profit” organization and show proof of certification.

Applications and all required documentation must be received (not postmarked) by close of business Thursday, Jan. 15. All application must be electronically submit to Statewide SEFA Council State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA) 272 Broadway Albany, NY 12204.

High Peaks Ringers concerts slated

KEENE VALLEY Ñ The High Peaks Ringers will present a Christmas concert Monday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m. Adirondack Community Church in Lake Placid. The five octave English hand bell choir will perform festive music for the holidays. The program will include favorites such as Jingle Bell Rock, White Christmas, and two pieces from TchaikovskyÕ s Nutcracker. Admission is free, donations will be accepted, and everyone is welcome.

Blood Donation location announced

PLATTSBURGH Ñ The North Country Regional Blood Donor Program, in conjunction with community-minded sponsors, offers many opportunities to give blood in December. The Donor Center, located in the CVPH Health Plaza, will be closed Christmas Day. The following is a list blood drives open to the public: Thursday, Dec. 4, Ausable Forks Volunteer Ambulance Service, 2:30 to 7 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 15, Elizabethtown-Lewis EMS Station in Lewis, 3 to 6 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 15, Keeseville Fire Department, 4 to 7 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 29, Keene Valley Neighborhood House, 3 to 6 p.m. To be eligible to donate blood, a person must be in good health and at least 17 years of age. The minimum weight requirement is 110 lbs. All donors must pass a physical and health history exam conducted at the drive prior to donation. Whole blood can be donated once every eight weeks (56 days). Apheresis (red blood cell donation) donations can occur every 16 weeks.

The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome however those interested in apheresis donation should call 5627406 to make an appointment. More information and a complete listing of upcoming drives can be found at cvph.org.

Tournament, adults only, Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Willsborough Bowling Center, at 3922 NYS Rte. 22. Proceeds will benefit High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care. Preregistration is required.

The tourney will consist of two-person teams. The cost is $20 per person or $40 for a team. The registration deadline is Tuesday, Jan. 20. People can register by signing up at the Willsboro, Mineville, or Ticonderoga bowling alleys or by emailing or calling Ingrid at iroemischer@hphpc.org or 942-6513.

The three shifts that are available are noon, 3 p.m., and 6 p.m.

This nine pin tournament includes a $100 cash prize for the first place team and $50 for the second place team; buy a strike; shoes and ball; 50/50 raffles; silent auction; and a refreshment table.

People can find sponsors for their teams. Sponsor forms can be found at highpeakshopice.org under the news and events menu, then click on the upcoming events page or stop at the Willsboro, Mineville, or Ticonderoga bowling alleys.

Social Center to sale broadway trip tickets

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The Elizabethtown Social Center, in conjunction with North Wind Tours, presents a trip to see the Broadway production of the Tony award winning musical, Pippin, at Proctors Theater in Schenectady Sunday, May 31. The cost is $143 per person which includes transportation via deluxe motorcoach, tickets to show, dinner after show. Seats are limited and reservations will be given on a first come, first served basis.

For registration and information contact the Social Center at 8736408 or info@elizabethtownsocialcenter.org.

Kellogg to read at Essex Day

ESSEX Ñ Steven Kellogg will read and sign copies of his extraordinary 35th-anniversary edition of Pinkerton Behave during Christmas in Essex Day, Saturday, Dec. 13, at 2:30 p.m. After the reading, final bids may be placed on all items in the library’s silent auction, which will conclude at 4 p.m. This is the libraryÕ s biggest auction yet with over 30 items up for bid.

United Way seeks agency applications

PLATTSBURGH Ñ The United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc serving Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties is currently accepting applications from agencies and organizations wishing to become a partner agency of the United Way for fiscal year 2015.

Agencies and organizations wishing to apply may obtain the necessary paperwork by stopping in at the United Way office, located at 45 Tom Miller Road, or by calling 563-0028. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. All applicants must be a (501-C-3) “Not-for-Profit” organization and show proof of certification. Applications must be postmarked or hand delivered

by Friday, Jan. 23, at 4 p.m.

Chase to sign books in Placid

LAKE PLACID Ñ The Bookstore Plus welcomes local author Diane Chase to the store Saturday, Dec. 13, from 1 until 2:30 p.m.

Chase will be signing copies of her Adirondack Family Time activity guide series. Both Tri-Lakes & High Peaks Regions and Champlain Valley: Plattsburgh to Ticonderoga, will be available.

For more information visit thebookstoreplus.com or call 5232950.

WFC to hold dinner

WESTPORT Ñ There will be a Baked Ham and Scalloped Potato dinner, Thursday, Dec. 18, at the Westport Federated Church, 6486 Main St. Serving starts 4:30 p.m. with takeouts available. The cost is $9 for adults, and $4 children 12 and under.

Help support the local food pantry with donations of nonperishable food items.

TFCU offering 2015 scholarships

TICONDEROGA Ñ The Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union (TFCU) is again offering local high school seniors the opportunity to win several scholarships toward tuition at a two or fouryear accredited college.

TFCU student members will be competing with high school students from credit unions statewide for $1,000 Credit Union Association of New York awards.

In addition, they will be competing regionally within the Adirondack District for a $500 scholarship, and locally among TFCU members for $500 scholarships. Five $500 TFCU scholarships were awarded in 2014.

To be eligible, students must be college-bound high school seniors at the time of application, attending college for the first time in the fall of 2015, and members of the Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union.

Applicants will be judged based upon their academic achievements, extracurricular and community activities and the quality of a written essay. Applications will be judged by representatives of the Credit Union Association of New York (CUANY) located in Albany, New York, and winners will be announced in the second quarter of 2015.

Applications are available at Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union’s home office located at 1178 NYS Rt. 9N, Ticonderoga and at their branch locations at 43 Meacham Street, Port Henry and 7519 Court Street, Elizabethtown. Applications and instructions may also be printed from the credit unionÕ s website. Visit www. tfcunow.com to download an application. Applications must be returned to any TFCU office, ATTN: Pamela Nolan, no later than January 31, 2015.

For more information, visit a TFCU office or call a Member Service Rep. at (518) 585-6725.

Jay lands $200,000 grant

JAY Ñ Town of Jay Supervisor Randall Douglas recently announced that the Town of Jay will be the recipient of a $200,000 Community Development Block Grant for repairs and improvements to the Community Center located in Au Sable Forks.

The Community Center is a designated shelter that has been utilized multiple times as such and as a relief center for numerous county, state and federal agencies during times of disaster. Ò While in Albany for the New York State Association of Counties Board Meeting, I was informed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo that we had been awarded this generous grant funding,Ó said Douglas. Ò I want to thank Essex County Community Resources Director Mike Mascarenas for submitting another successful grant application on behalf of the Town of Jay. Ò Gov. Cuomo has been ever present in the Town of Jay and Essex CountyÕ s attempts to rebuild and improve our communities.

We are especially grateful for his continued support.Ó

Market Street Brass to perform

KEENE VALLEY Ñ The Market Street Brass will be holding a Holiday Concert Monday, Dec. 22, at 7:30 p.m. at the Keene Valley Congregational Church. The talented six-member Northern Adirondack brass ensemble performs traditional Christmas music along with original pieces and arrangements from the worldrenowned Canadian Brass. There is a suggested donation of $10 and students are free.

High Peaks to hold benefit bowling tourney WILLSBORO Ñ

There will be a High Peaks Hospice Bowling

Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School National Honor Society members Kiera Schaefer, Dominic DeMuro and Emma Disogra display donations contributed by patrons at Tops in Elizabethtown as part of their 2014 annual food drive. Schaefer said donations are particularly helpful during the holiday season, a period which food shelves are typically at their nadir. Collections will continue into this week.

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Trees

From page 1 But the other, he said, was well below the line.

Desautels said he told the crew NYSEG contracted to complete the pruning, Nelson Tree Service, to finish the job rather than leaving him a half-tree.

He asked them to salvage the top for a Christmas tree.

Workers dragged it into the center of the yard, where it lay.

10 YEARS Interviews with residents acknowledged NYSEGÕ s 10-foot easements on either side of the utility poles.

They also appeared to have a consensus that maintenance was supposed to be conducted once per decade.

While NYSEG does not list that on their website, the company said they have an established minimum clearance around wires, structures and rights of ways that vary depending on the situation.

The distance around wires can be up to 26 feet and to the edge of the right of way.

NYSEG spokeswoman Melany Putnam said the organization has not pruned the entire Keeseville 153 circuit, which covers some 12 miles, in the recent past.

“However, we have addressed specific tree issues,Ó she said.

Desautels said he bought his house in 1999 and couldnÕ t recall maintenance ever being done.

He conceded that NYSEG was within their rights. Ò But have a little common sense to go with it,Ó he said. Ò This isnÕ t right.Ó NYSEG said postcards are sent to customers on the affected circuits approximately two weeks prior to work commencing.

For work taking place at a residence, the contractor is required to make two attempts to contact the customer prior to pruning.

Desautels confirmed that he did receive a notification in his mailbox.

The flier said in yards and landscaped areas, workers will chip branches and brush and haul away the chips. Wood will be left in easy-tohandle lengths, it stated. In non-landscaped areas, cuttings were to be left to decompose naturally.

Nonetheless, Desautels said he attempted to file a court order, a measure that stalled work for two weeks, until last Thursday.

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Ô THIS IS A MASSACREÕ Desautels led a reporter to his hunting grounds down Hallock Road and pointed out a 30-foot wide strip gashed through his eight acres. Ò You could drive three tractor trailers through here,Ó he said. Ò ThereÕ s no need for that. This wasnÕ t trimming Ñ this was a massacre.Ó The area was once home to some very nice trees, he said.

The Vietnam vet said he wasnÕ t informed about work on this lot, which commenced two weeks ago. Only a phone call from a neighbor tipped him off. Ò I didnÕ t have a say,Ó he said. Ò You own land, pay taxes and then they do what they want.Ó He pointed at the pile of branches and stumps in his neighborÕ s lawn, a snowbird. Work was done by a different company who did not remove the towering pile, he said.

The retired master sergeant said he has an increasingly bitter outlook toward his country. Ò WeÕ re still the land of the brave, but weÕ re no longer free,Ó said. Ò STRONG-ARMEDÓ Jacob Painter said his parents, who reside at Route 9N/Pleasant Street, were upset and frustrated.

They received no notification, he said, until the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 3 when NelsonÕ s trucks showed up at 7 a.m. to remove the pair of 60-foot-spruce trees that have come to define the property for a generation.

Painter said while the spruces were indeed over the lines, but said they have been for years.

He said the last time NYSEG came to prune was about a decade ago.

Regular maintenance conducted every few years, he said, would have meant they could have been preserved Ñ not lopped off. Ò I feel like NYSEG is strong-arming us,Ó he said.

Painter said he feels frustrated that the energy corporation resulted in such measures to make up for what he said was long periods of ignoring creeping vegetation.

Furthermore, he said, many trees were standing straight-up and not touching the lines. Ò I think theyÕ re doing it because they donÕ t want to maintain the trees on a regular basis,Ó he said. Ò It probably costs more money in the long run.Ó He also speculated that consumers were being charged a percentage on their electricity bills for maintenance that was not being done. Ò Maybe this has been neglected since early2000s,Ó he said.

While the PaintersÕ trees didnÕ t have to be removed entirely, the family opted to have them removed lest the remaining tree died and fell on the house.

Shaping or Ò rounding overÓ trees was once a popular practice, said materials on NYSEGÕ s website. But that practice has fallen out of favor as shaped trees were shown to regrow quickly with excessive sprouting.

These sprouts are weak and are more likely to break off, even in moderate storm or wind conditions, thereby increasing the chance of a power interruption.

The family looked into costs. Estimates turned back a minimum removal cost of $1,500 each, not counting stump removal.

The altered landscape has changed the aesthetics of the neighborhood, he said. Ò WeÕ re now exposed and wide open,Ó he said, citing the traffic on Route 9N, a major thoroughfare just meters from the Northway.

NYSEGÕ s policy is that tree limbs are left in manageable lengths while smaller branches and brush from landscaped areas are chipped.

Three neat piles rested on the PaintersÕ lawn.

Painter said this posed a problem because the softwood is not useful for heating purposes.

It will have to be moved, a daunting aspect, he said, as the weather turns increasingly frigid. Ò ItÕ s tough to remove stumps before spring,Ó he said. Ò And then we have the wood there.Ó Putnam said NYSEG was unaware of any clean-up complaints.

Ò Our arborist will review the work and any outstanding issues will be resolved,Ó she said.

HAPPY ABOUT THE CUTS Not all residents were peeved: Matt Sayward lives on Route 9N. He said the doomed trees were marked with Xs. He received a postcard in the mailbox and was okay with the removals because it would make lawn maintenance easier.

Donna Snow said a Ò very polite young manÓ came to her door informing her of the maintenance.

Snow agreed to a full removal.

She couldn’t recall a notification in her mailbox. Ò It tugged at my heart because the kids planted them for their grandparents 30 years ago,Ó she said.

She asked her son who lived next door. Ò Go for it,Ó she said.

She said the tree was getting tangled in the wires above. She was also worried about the roots getting ensnared in the water system.

All that remains is two piles, one on each property.

Snow said it will be used for firewood next year. Ò I already had three people come and ask for it,Ó she said.

But she was unhappy with the large chunks. Ò How am I going to move it?Ó

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“Christmas in the Forks” bash draws hundreds

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com AU SABLE FORKS Ñ Despite a steady mist that cloaked downtown in a decidedly Victorian vibe, hundreds of local residents descended upon the core of this small hamlet in north-central Essex County to kick off their day-long holiday countdown.

Community members held up the 10th installment of the townÕ s old-fashioned yuletide bash as a symbol of the strength of their community.

At 20 Main, a bar located on the townÕ s main drag, patrons chatted as a man plucked holiday songs out on an acoustic guitar.

Patty Gero manned the bar as part of a revolving roster of celebrity bartenders.

She planned on donating SaturdayÕ s tips to the JCEO-Black Brook Food Bank.

By 4 p.m, she had $3. Ò ItÕ s still early,Ó she laughed.

Gero said the community works together to support each organization. Ò It complements what everyone else is doing.Ó Ò And it helps keep money local,Ó added pub co-owner Dave Wiswell.

A similar event in October helped bankroll the fireworks display over what was deemed the ForksÕ Time Square.

Jay Supervisor Randy Douglas tended bar at that event. Ò This is the greatest night of the year,Ó he said.

HOLLY JOLLY HAPPY MERRY CHRISTMAS A panoply of local organizations, including the Au Sable Forks Revitalization Committee, the Au Sable Forks Library and the Au Sable Forks Fire Department and Auxiliary, sponsored

Grange preps holiday market

WHALLONSBURG Ñ The Whallonsburg Grange will host a Holiday FarmersÕ Market and Food Pantry Fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 20, from 1 to 4 p.m.

The event will feature an array of locally grown ingredients for holiday meals, as well as prepared foods ready for the table. Available for sale will be pot pies and quiches from DaCy Meadow Farm; cheese gift baskets, wedges, and wheels from North Country Creamery; sausage, bacon, ham, and all kinds of cuts and grinds from Mace Chasm Farm; holiday pies, desserts, chutneys, dips, crackers, and breads from Clover Mead Cafe; jams and mustards from Boquet River Jelly Mill; and a wide variety of vegetables, pickles, sauces, and freshly ground cornmeal and wheat flour from other area farms.

Crafters will feature ornaments and decorations, stockings, woodwork, yarnwork and fabric crafts. The Whallonsburg Civic Association will be selling seed gift collections from High Mowing Seeds in Vermont as a fundraiser for the Grange Hall.

Children and adults will be invited to frost gingerbread cookies, make gingerbread houses, and share a story and activity with Betsey Thomas-Train, author of The Rock Singer.

Betsey will read at 1:30, 2:15, and 3 p.m.

Admission to the event is free. Donations of food, money, and toiletries for area food pantries will be gratefully accepted at the door. The Whallonsburg Grange Hall is located at 1610 NYS Route 22 at the intersection with Whallons Bay Road, five miles from the Essex-Charlotte Ferry and a ten-minute drive from I-87.

The Whallonsburg Grange Hall serves as a community gathering space for eastern Essex County, hosting musical and theatrical performances, lectures, forums, and workshops, as well as hall rentals for private events. For more information about this event or the Hall, please contact Stephanie Beneng, office manager, at 963-4170 or by email at admin@thegrangehall.info.

events across town, including a matinee of childrenÕ s movies at the Hollywood Theatre where 100 kids packed into complimentary screenings of Ò Penguins of MadagascarÓ and Ò The Santa Clause.Ó Ò ItÕ s a good time, a nice treat,Ó said co-owner Corey Hanf. Ò The community comes out and gets together for the Christmas season.Ó Another screening following the fireworks was slated to bring in 200 more.

Hanf said he has seen lots of positive change in the hamlet as part of recent downtown revitalization efforts.

Within the past decade, the town received a $2 million grant.

Funds were distributed as a matching grant to any business along Main Street that wanted to participate.

Funds were also allocated to improve apartment building facades.

COUNTDOWN

As night fell, children poured out of the theatre and ran to the corner of Main and Route 9N where dignitaries, including Douglas, who arrived in a horse-drawn carriage, began gathering.

Fire department officials blocked the streets. Crowds gathered on the corner, sipping coffee (and likely other beverages).

Music echoed throughout the streets and costumed characters, including some on loan from SantaÕ s Workshop, began emerging from the swirling mist: Grinch, Cindy Lou Who, Snoopy, Miss Frosty Forks, the Gingerbread Man, a number of elves and surprise guests Jack Frost and Buddy the Elf. Once gathered, Douglas and other officials engaged the crowd in good-natured banter. Ò The Grinch doesnÕ t have a heart,Ó said Douglas, who MCÕ ed the event.

He ticked through the list of characters to lead the crowd in the Christmas Macarena. Ò He doesnÕ t have any rhythm either.Ó Ò WONDERFUL, HAPPY NIGHTÓ Santa, too, emerged from the fog.

He made his way to the bandstand with Mrs. Claus, working through a crowd of overjoyed children, to light the tree, which was donated by Dave and Jodi Hart.

After a dash of blown glitter and a blast of triumphant music, the pair basked in adulation.

The tenth installment also marked the inaugural fireworks

blast, a first-ever for Au Sable Forks in the winter.

They lit up the waterfront. And then it was all over. Ò IÕ m overwhelmed,Ó said Helen Wirt-Kennedy, the eventÕ s chief organizer. Ò I never imagined it would get this big.Ó Wirt-Kennedy said the event has grown bigger each year.

Planning started in September.

On Saturday, two shifts of staffers helped make the night magic, including the crew who trimmed, spruced and ensured the decorations.

For the Au Sable Forks Fire Department, who strung the town with lights, the tradition goes back even further.

TheyÕ ve been doing it since the 1920s. Ò We had a brainstorming session to see which ideas would stick,Ó said Wirt-Kennedy. Ò This is a beautiful community and itÕ s a wonderful, happy night.Ó Santa and Mrs. Claus later gravitated the community center Ñ presumably by airborne sleigh Ñ to meet with children. Ò ItÕ s spectacular,Ó said Brittney Benway as she waited in the queue with her family. Ò And it gets better every year.Ó TOY DRIVE Adults had fun, too, as the streets lit up with the sound of clanking bottles and merry chatter from behind closed doors.

At CiprianoÕ s at the Riverside, patrons dressed in ugly sweaters gathered to drop off donations to a toy drive.

A raffle is slated for Dec. 14 during the all-ages Breakfast with Santa event from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

Cindi Murphy, who has been spearheading the effort for the past nine years with Connie Drake, said if she can make just one other person happy, sheÕ s happy to help.

All donations will be disseminated to families in Black Brook and Jay. The need is great. Last year, they served 72 families. This year, Murphy expects the same.

Both donations and financial contributions are welcome and can be dropped off at the Rusty Zipper or CiprianoÕ s. Ò I just wanted to get involved,Ó said co-owner Natalie Cipriano, who linked up with Murphy in July. Ò I wanted to give back to the community that has been so good.Ó Ò If youÕ re in need, weÕ ll help you out,Ó said Murphy.

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NATALIE SEARS CLARK AUGUST 18, 1941-DECEMBER 5, 2014

MARJORIE E. POLIDOR

August 27, 1923-December 3, 2014 operated drug stores in Springfield, Chester and Ludlow, Vermont.

Marge enjoyed gardening, reading, dancing, music and the beach.

In addition to her husband and parents, Marge was predeceased by her brother James.

She is survived by 3 children : Stacey Tyler and her husband Donn of Marion, MA. ; Barry and his wife Nancy of Norwich, Vt. ; and John and his wife Robin of Springfield, Vt. 6 grandchilMarjorie E. Polidor ( Fergudren : Shannon, Laura, Jefson ) 91, of Springfield, Vt. frey, Sarah, John, and Caland Jensen Beach, Fl. died on ista. She is also survived by December 3, 2014 after a her brother-in-law Herbert brief illness. She was born Polidor of Port St. Lucie, Fl. on August 27, 1923 in Westand numerous nephews and port, New York to Harry and nieces.

Harriet (Vaughn) Ferguson.

There will be no calling She was raised on the family hours. A graveside service farm on the shores of Lake will take place in the Spring Champlain and graduated at the St. Marys Cemetery in from Westport High School Springfield, Vt. in 1941.

The Family wishes to express She married Victor J. Polidor their appreciation to her on September 28, 1947. He caregivers and the staff of the predeceased her in 2009 after Hospice Unit at Mt. Ascut61 years of marriage. They ney Hospital. resided in Springfield Memorial contributions may throughout their marriage be made to Mt. Ascutney and spent winters in Florida Hospitals Hospice Unit at for over 20 years. Where she 289 County Road Windsor, was an active member of the Vt. 05089.

Pinelake Village Association, and the Martin County Vol- Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Memounteer Services. rial Chapel in Springfield, Marge and Vic owned and Vt.

The Sweet Adelines perform at the Champlain Valley Senior Community on Dec. 4.

Moriah Center, NY - Natalie Sears Clark 73, died December 5, 2014 at home with her family at her side. She was born in Lake Placid, NY on August 18, 1941, the daughter of Frank and Betty (Alford) Sears. She graduated from Lake Placid High School in 1959. In 1963 she married Allan Clark from AuSable Forks and moved to Cayuga, NY where Allan began his teaching career in the Union Springs Central School District.

Natalie loved her flower gardens, from window boxes to large gardens like she had in Moriah Center. In addition to her interest in gardening she also joined the Order of the Eastern star in 1978 (Star of Cayuga Chapter #339 in Union Springs, NY) and has been an active member to the present time serving as Matron of Laeticia Chapter #263 in Mineville and various offices in Ft. Ticonderoga Chapter #263 in Ticonderoga. She has also served as Grand Esther and Associate Grand Marshall at the State level of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Natalie also had a dream of running a Bridal shop and in

1992 she fulfilled that dream when she purchased the Fashion Corner Bridal in Port Henry, NY which she ran until her death.

She thoroughly enjoyed serving the prom girls and especially enjoyed working with the Brides. Natalie was predeceased by her parents and her sister Nancy. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Allan, siblings, Frank, Donald and Betsy Richards, her two children, JoAnne Clark Caswell and her husband James, and Robert and 3 grandchildren, Adam, Heidi and Jesse.

A special thanks goes out to the High Peaks Hospice staff that helped us through the rough spots in these last few months of Natalie's life.

Calling hours will be 3 to 4 PM on December 20, 2014 with a memorial service to follow immediately after at the Harland Funeral home 4279 Main Street Port Henry, NY. Donations may made to The Order of the Eastern Star, Save the Home Fund, PO Box 959, Oriskany, NY 13424, Families First PO Box 565, Elizabethtown, NY 12932 or the American Cancer Society.

Champlain Valley Senior Community hosts senior care event WILLSBORO Ñ The Champlain Valley Senior Community, the AdirondackÕ s only enhanced assisted living and secure dementia care facility, hosted an event Thursday, Dec. 4 for its senior care industry partners to thank them for helping to make the North Country a better place for the regionÕ s senior population.

The event included an educational component with presentations by Clinical Neuropsychologist Dr. Zandi, Essex County Health Department, and Denise Plano, Resident Care Director at Champlain Valley Senior Community. The presentation portion was followed by a cocktail reception featuring hors dÕ oeuvres, desserts, festive music by Steve Collier and the Sweet Adelines, and door prizes.

The presentation topics were as follows: Ò How To Prevent Dementia,Ó presented by Dr. Taher Zandi, PhD and Clinical Neuropsychologist; Ò Keeping Seniors in Their Homes Longer and How Assisted Living and In-home Care Can be used to Maximize Independence,Ó presented by Jennifer Newbury, Essex County Health Department and Ò Discussion and Exploration of the Benefits of Evidence-based Dementia Care Programming in Assisted Living Settings,Ó which was presented by Denise Plano, MSN, RN - Resident Care Director at The Champlain Valley Senior Community.

The Champlain Valley holds this event annually in December.

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cars, with each containing 30,000 gallons of sweet crude.

After entering the country though RouseÕ s Point in Clinton County, tankers pass through 10 towns in the Adirondack Park Ñ some on tracks just meters from Lake Champlain Ñ on the way to a refinery at the Port of Albany.

The product is then shipped by rail and water down the Hudson River valley while the empty cars, which still contain fumes and trace amounts of sweet crude, head north on the trek back to North Dakota.

Rail operator Canadian Pacific (CP) declined to discuss the exact volume.

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New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) spokesman Beau Duffy said rail companies are not required to report their volume of cargo to the agency.

BLITZKRIEG MondayÕ s report is the latest in a string of dispatches following CuomoÕ s executive order in January directing state agencies to review prevention and response capacity in the event of spills and explosions.

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State agencies have started to implement all 12 and have completed five.

Since January, NYSDOT has conducted seven rail Òb litzesÓ t his year.

The blitzes focus on tracks, track hardware and mechanical safety equipment, including the mainline from RouseÕ s Point to Albany.

So far, state rail inspectors discovered 740 track and equipment defects and 12 hazardous material violations, all of which were immediately corrected by the railroads.

The report also said a Òo ne-stopÓ web portal providing access to emergency points of contract, training, grants and other emergency preparedness strategies is scheduled to be rolled out by the end of the year.

In addition, the state is continuing to work on finalizing what it calls a “tiered response equipment deploymentÓ that will allow agencies to better coordinate in the event of a mishap. Ô LIVES AND PROPERTYÕ As part of their recommendations, the state began training local emergency responders and had begun updating spill-response plans.

In October, the Office of Fire Prevention and Control released strategic and tactical guidance for fire department operations during the initial phases of accidents, namely when it comes to increased coordination between multi-agency responses.

Port Henry Fire Department (PHFD) Chief Jim Hughes said his department is focused on evacuation plans.

The goal, he said, is to protect lives and property.

In the event of an incident, PHFD will work in conjunction with Essex County Department of Emergency Services and additional fire departments, local and federal agencies to work on evacuation plans, including ferrying residents and seasonal visitors across Lake Champlain to Vermont.

PHFD is still in the process of nailing down procedures for other mass evacuation events.

Hughes said possible mishaps are highly situational, making it difficult to predict the size and scopes of possible events, spillage or not. ÒW e try to plan for the worst, hope for the best,Ó he said. ÒI tÕ s a very challenging problem that we have facing us and weÕ re trying to plan accordingly.Ó

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Hughes cited a hazardous materials refresher course just last week. Ô CONTAIN AND CONTROLÕ Battling a possible conflagration would take large quantities of foam, water and manpower. ÒW e would attempt to cut it off and isolate the best we would,Ó s aid Hughes.

The strategy would be to contain and control with aid from nearby departments.

As opposed to evacuation, extinguishing severe flames posed another set of issues, namely procurement of the expensive AR-AFFF-type foam needed to stifle the flames: Five gallons costs $189. ÒI tÕ s very expensive. To have that readily available, itÕ s a major undertaking cost-wise.Ó PHFD does not have large quantities of ARAFFF, but plans are places in which other agencies, including the Office of Fire Prevention and Control in Albany and the Clinton County Emergency Services Department, would jump in to assist.

The state is also continuing to assist local agencies with estimates in how much foam and vapor suppression material would be required, said Hughes.

Hughes hailed CP for being proactive. ÒA ny time have questions, they have immediate response.Ó The most recent drill with local departments was held in September in Port Henry. It included instruction on shut-offs and braking systems.

Looking north, Cummings, the CP spokesman, said the railway is working through the Clinton County LEPC/EMA to provide Railroad 101 training for new first responders and as a refresher for those previously trained.

Following that training, CP is planning a Òt abletop” drill in which CP and local first responders will talk through a hypothetical incident.

No dates have yet been set for this training.

Additionally, CP sent members of the Plattsburgh Fire Department to Pueblo, CO, for crudeby-rail training.

Additional on-water response/boom training is being developed for this area in 2015, said Cummings, which will expand on similar training done in the Albany area in 2014.

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shawn@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ This Sunday, North Country Honor Flight founder Danny Kaifetz was honored by numerous World War II veterans and a whoÕ s who of the North Country for his dedication and devotion to the cause of World War II veterans.

Speakers at the event included New York State Assemblywoman Janet Duprey and Plattsburgh Mayor Jim Calnon. Ò I feel so wonderfully privileged and honored to have been a part of this beautiful day,Ó said Duprey. Ò I participate in dozens, perhaps hundreds, of events each year, and I canÕ t think of a single one that has been more sincere and from the heart than the tribute to Danny this afternoon.Ó Kaifetz was awarded the United States Marine Corps Meritorious Service Medal, the key to the city of Plattsburgh from Mayor Calnon, a Marine Corps hat from Sheriff Richard Cutting, a USMC veteran, a New York State Trooper patch from Major Richard Smith, a Commendation from the House of Representatives, Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from Congressman Bill Owens, New York State Assembly Citation from Assemblywoman Janet L. Duprey, and State of New York

Executive Chamber Certificate of Appreciation from Governor Andrew M. Cuomo.

Of all his awards, a visibly moved Kaifetz said that closest to his heart was a note from USMC World War II Veteran Merwin I. Cowles, which read Ò We want to thank the man who did so much for the World War II vets. He made us exist again, and we are all honored to have him as our friend. Thank you Danny.Ó “Today confirmed for me, I do not just respect and admire these veterans, I love them. That was very obvious on every level to all present today,Ó said Kaifetz.

Kaifetz, too, is a USMC veteran.

The surprise event was organized by World War II veteran Joe Demarco and Vietnam veteran Dave Andrews, among a host of others.

“After flying 96 World War II veterans to their memorial it was time to honor another hero, Honor Flight founder Danny Kaifetz. In other chapters around the country, the veterans go to the memorial, and the day ends there. Danny has brought together a group of North Country vets who consider themselves a family, and often get together as a group for golf outings, dinners, and birthday parties. DannyÕ s leadership made all of that possible.

The honors bestowed on him were certainly well deserved,Ó said Andrews.

Steve Bowman, Clinton County Veterans Affairs Director, presents Danny Kaifetz, second from left, with the USMC Meritorious Service Medal. With Kaifetz are, from left, daughter Nicole Delcore-Kaifetz, and WW-II vets Merwin Cowles, Dave Mitchell and Robert Brooks. Joe DeMarco is seated at left.

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Ti wins Alzheimer’s tourney, SL and ELW finish with a win Sentinels claim Alzheimer’s Awareness Basketball Tournament girls’ title

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andrew@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ Ticonderoga beat Saranac Lake in the opening round and Elizabethtown-Lewis two days later to win the AlzheimerÕ s Awareness Basketball Tournament championship Dec. 3.

The Sentinels topped the Red Storm in the tournamentÕ s opening game 43-36 before cruising to 49-30 victory over the Lady Lions in the final.

Delaney Hughes and Nicole Fuller each totalled 19 points over the two games, Hughes leading the charge against Saranac Lake with 14 and Fuller scoring 10 on Wednesday.

The Lions, in their first year without Elizabethtown-Lewis alltime leading scorer Lily Whalen, got 13 points and nine boards from Jasmin Barnes against Ticonderoga while Emma Disogra registered the double-double with 10 and 12.

After losing its first game, Saranac Lake got behind a quick and disruptive Willsboro defense enough times to win 46-39 in the consolation game.

The Red Storm/Warriors matchup was perhaps the most exciting. Down 16 in the final minutes, Willsboro tightened its full court press, converting a handful of turnovers into a rapid 9-0 run. Trina Bigelow scored six unanswered in the span, followed up by Taylor BigelowÕ s and-one to get within seven before falling short.

Saranac LakeÕ s Katelyn Hewitt had a strong tournament showing, scoring 17 in the first game and following it up with 10 more against the Warriors. Almelina Cecunjanin scored 14 points in the win.

Trina Bigelow had 12 in the loss while Andrea OÕ Hara added 10 and Taylor Bigelow eight.

A total of 16 seniors, eight boys and eight girls, won $750 scholarships as part of the tournament. A number of raffles took place as well, from gift certificates to local businesses to a chain-

Tournament director John Konowitz (left) with the eight senior girl scholarship recipients. They are, from left: Jasmin Barnes and Tamara Wescott (Elizabethtown-Lewis); Katelyn Hewitt and Shanna Buckley (Saranac Lake); Paige Gunning and Nicole Fuller (Ticonderoga); Amanda Henrichs and Andrea O’Hara (Willsboro).

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saw and tickets for New York Giants and Syracuse University menÕ s basketball games.

Willsboro sophomore Payton GoughÕ s name was drawn for a basketball autographed by UConn womenÕ s basketball star Bre-

anna Steward, a Syracuse native who helped her school to two consecutive NCAA championships in her first two years in Connecticut and is poised to be a WNBA star.

The Week In Review Keene took a 22-18 lead to the break before going 29-16 over the third and fourth quarters.

Stefano Aldeghi scored eight points, Colton Venner seven and Brandon Dumas four in the win.

Ethan Tyler led Hartford with 20 points in the loss.

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The Alzheimer’s Awareness Tournament granted eight scholarships to members of the teams participating in the annual basketball event Nov. 29. Members receiving awards, including AuSable Valley’s Sultan Sikandar and Zach Cosgrove, at right with tournament director John Konowitz.

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Boys’ basketball Westport 63, Crown Point 21 WESTPORT Ñ The Eagles rode a balanced offensive effort and tight defense to a 42 point win over Crown Point Dec. 2 by a score of 63-21.

Anderson Gay and Sam Napper each scored 13 points in the blowout win. Schylar Kurth added 12 points and Thomas Mero 10 as the four combined for 48 of WestportÕ s points.

The Eagles held a slim 13-9 lead after the first quarter before holding the Panthers to three points in the second quarter and two in the third.

Westport made 28 field goals to Crown PointÕ s eight.

The Eagles begin league play Thursday, Dec. 11 at defending Section VII Class D champ Moriah.

Keene 51, Elizabethtown-Lewis 27 KEENE VALLEY Ñ Trailing by one after the first quarter, the Beavers outscored the Lions by 25 over the next two as they picked up the 51-27 non-league win Dec. 4.

Austin Brown connected on six field goals, five from outside the arc, on his way to a 19 point night.

Colton Venner added 16 points and Wayne Shih scored nine for Keene.

The Lions, who fell behind by eight at the half, were led by Zac Noca-BaileyÕ s eight points. Joel Morris, Koby Rider and Ryui Aguni each scored three points.

Schroon Lake 55, AuSable Valley 52 SCHROON LAKE Ñ The Wildcats continued their run of victories over Division I opponents, the third coming over AuSable Valley at home Dec. 5.

The Patriots looked to be in position to come out with a win as they carried a 37-28 lead into the fourth quarter, but Schroon Lake rallied with a 27-15 run over the final eight minutes.

Tanner Stone led the Wildcats with 22 points while Joe Maisonville added 13 and Alex Shaughnessy 12.

The PatriotsÕ Kobe Parrow scored 14 while Zach Cosgrove tallied 12, including a bucket from beyond the arc. Alex Knapp (9), Lucas Perez (7), Nate Manning (6) and Sultan Sikandar (4) rounded out the scoring for AuSable Valley.

Beekmantown 60, Westport 43 BEEKMANTOWN Ñ Beekmantown built a 12-point lead in the first quarter and went on to win by 17 over Westport on Dec. 6.

Alex Price scored 12 points in the win while Justin Stevens and Mickey Pepper each had nine. Alex Proper scored 10 points.

WestportÕ s Anderson Gay scored a gamehigh 17 points. Sam Napper added 15 in the loss.

Keene 51, Hartford 34 KEENE VALLEY — Austin Brown hit five shots from outside, scoring 28 as the Beavers pulled away in the second half to the 51-34 win over Hartford Dec. 6.

Westport 50, Schroon Lake 4 WESTPORT Ñ The Eagles held the Wildcats scoreless over the first three quarters as they picked up the lopsided victory at home Dec. 4.

Ellie SchwoebelÕ s double-double of 28 points and 12 rebounds led the way for Westport. Hannah Schwoebel added seven points.

The WarriorsÕ Taylor Gough and Keragan Viens eached connected on a pair of field goals for four points in the win.

Keene 55, Elizabethtown-Lewis 46 KEENE VALLEY Ñ The Beavers used a 2416 fourth quarter to pull away from the Lions and collect the 55-46 non-league win Dec. 4 on the road.

Hanna Whitney led the way for Keene with 26 points, three from outside and one from the line. Elaina Smith wasnÕ t far behind with 19 points.

Like Keene, Elizabethtown-Lewis got most of its offensive production from two players. Jasmin Barnes scored 23 points and Emma Disogra added 14.

It was a back and forth game as Keene led by seven after the first quarter but trailed by two at the half after the Lions scored 21 in the second.

The Beavers then began pulling away, outscoring the Lions by 11 after the intermission.

AuSable Valley 63, Newark 55 SCHROON LAKE Ñ The PatriotsÕ Madison McCabe, Sydney Snow and Meghan Strong combined for 48 of AuSable ValleyÕ s 63 points as they beat Newark in non-league play Dec. 5.

McCabeÕ s 20 points led the team while Snow tallied 18 and Strong 10, three from outside.

The PatriotsÕ scored in the teens in every quarter, including in the fourth to pull away for the win.

Kourtney Keenan added eight points, Mady Rondeau scored three and Hannah Rondeau and Emily Mcdonald each had two more.

Bowling Boys: AuSable Valley 9, Moriah 1

Girls: Moriah 3, AuSable Valley 1 MINEVILLE Ñ Noah Martineau and Tyler Atkins helped the Patriots to a 9-1 win over the Vikings Dec. 3.

AtkinsÕ 553 series paced AuSable Valley while Martineau bowled a 466. Alex Wesley had a game of 194 in the match.

In the girlsÕ game, Brooke SantaMariaÕ s 390 and Shania MalskisÕ 384 were both strong games, but not enough to overcome Moriah.

The VikingsÕ Carley Newton bowled a 443 and Hailey Morgan added a 436 series.

Girls: Northeastern Clinton 4, Willsboro 0 CHAMPLAIN Ñ Northeastern ClintonÕ s Sabrina Phair bowled a 409 series as the Cougars upended the Warriors 4-0 on Dec. 3 in Champlain.

Autumn Rock added a game of 147 while Faith Guerin (150) and Jaden Gosselin (147) also had strong games.

Girls: Moriah 3, Willsboro 1 PORT HENRY Ñ The VikingsÕ Hailey Morgan bowled a 206 game on her way to a 451 series to help Moriah to the 3-1 win over Willsboro Dec. 5.

The WarriorsÕ Devi Lee bowled a 440 series while Kayla Gay added a 363 for Willsboro i n the setback.

Girls: Plattsburgh 3, Willsboro 1 WILLSBORO Ñ The HornetsÕ Jessica Shaffer bowled a 417 series to help Plattsburgh past the Warriors on Dec. 8 in Willsboro.

Nikita Stiffler added a 351 series for Plattsburgh.

Kayla Gay led Willsboro with a high-series of 432, followed by Devi LeeÕ s 326 in the loss.

Wrestling Saranac 84, AuSable Valley 5 CLINTONVILLE Ñ The Chiefs won nearly every match of the night in their 84-5 victory over the Patriots Dec. 4.

SaranacÕ s Jordan Daniels (99), Luke Maye (106), Jake Nolan (113), Johnny Devins (120), Brandon Yip (126), Chad Canning (132), Rafael Rivera (138), Sean Ahern (152), Will Marcil (160), George Miller (170), Josh Santor (180), Colby Staley (195), Brandon Dubrey (220) and Paul Herrera (285) all collected wins.

For AuSable Valley, Joe Leclair (145) emerged the lone victor.

SaranacÕ s Yip and Herrera collected big victories, winning by fall over Patriots Dylan Baker (126) and Kenny Rivers (285).

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went out to Western NY for my annual deer hunting trip this year, only to have the weather reduce the trip to hours of travel time. Opening day was snow and I mean the start of the storm in Buffalo. The deer were hunkered down and non-cooperative for the first two days into the season, and then the big snow came.

I made the decision to leave the camp early due to the forecast of five feet of snow or more.

I traveled up to my brotherÕ s home and he said the forecast was for the wind pattern to slowly move south, blanketing his town with an expected three or four feet.

Hoping to see my family before I left was now out of the question. The snow was already too deep and the roads closed except for emergency traffic. So, the decision was made to beat feet out of there and try and get around the storm and get home. Heading back towards the Pennsylvania line and then traveling east in the Southern Tier of NY, I was skirting the storm.

After eleven and one half hours, I finally made it home to Moriah; a road burnout, goo goo eyes and all!

Checking in with everyone was now the goal.

The land line was now our form of communication. I would go back if they needed help like a generator, water pump or whatever, to help out.

I had to wait until the emergency was over and they allowed people back on the roads.

Thankfully, the snow melted slowly and did no damage. There was very little flooding, cellar pump outs or water damage. The family was trapped in their homes for four or five days, with shoveling 5 to 7 feet of snow out of the drive as the chore of the week.

The snow disappeared almost as fast as it came. I had to go back for a funeral this past week in Ontario, Canada and saw the green grass of Hamburg, NY. Seven feet of snow was reduced to a few piles along the roads or where they stockpiled the snow during the removal process.

Most of the snow was gone but what was left behind was a demonstration of the power and weight of snow. Over 20 commercial buildings crushed under the weight of the snow.

On my way through the area, I drove along route 62, in the Town of Eden, where I once lived. Eden is the center of agriculture in Erie County. Cabbages; broccoli, vegetables and sweet corn are all grown there by the ton.

Greenhouses and farmers markets line the town roads with fantastic deals for buying local foods. Sausages, meats, fruits and vegetables are all on sale, when in season to those who ap-

preciate quality foods.

For EdenÕ s agriculture it was a big hit.

Green houses and high tunnels made of glass and plastic were squashed by the weight of the wet

By Rich Redman snow. Those green houses that were lined up next to each other to save space really took the hit. They were leveled. The weight of the snow on the top and pressure on the sides was too much. It brought them down.

Compacted greenhouses do not grow fruits and vegetables. Many had crops growing in them to supply markets with fresh spinach and other greens for winter use. They were also destroyed.

The Western New York farmers and their Ò Gardens of EdenÓ encountered natures wrath.

A Farmers livelihood depends on growing food for all of us, so the next time you drive by a farmers market, stop and buy some locally grown food. That spinach or other greens you are getting today may have been grown out in Western NY, or just down the road. It doesnÕ t matter. All of New York is local to me. I have lived, visited, hunted and fished all over the state and can call many places home.

From Tonawanda NY where the General Motors engine plant is, to Hamburg, with the Ford stamping plant, to EdenÕ s gardens all the way across the state to Washington County Dairy farms, to Clinton CountyÕ s Macintosh and Cortland Apple Orchards; they are all part of our lives, so buy local.

The farmers in Western NY will go on. Crops will be planted and harvested for you to enjoy. We all need to remember; we can buy local foods or get imported foods from foreign countries that donÕ t have the same regulations as we do. ItÕ s a choice that affects lives.

DonÕ t ya love those stickers that say buy local when they are slapped on the bumper of a Subaru, Honda, VW or Toyota? Get real!

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recently watched an episode of Ò Fat Guys in the WoodsÓ , a new reality show which features a group of three or four amateur woodsman roughing it in the forested mountains of Tennessee.

The premise of the show is obviously entertainment, as it allows viewers to witness the hardships of four inexperienced outdoorsmen who endure a host of difficulties as they attempt to survive for three days in the woods without any food, water, shelter or fire.

Of course, the reality of the survival experience comes immediately into question when you realize they are wired for sound and filmed from every angle.

Despite alot of talk about hunting and trapping wild critters for food, the end result of most of these efforts is usually a quick snack of slugs, bugs, a frog or some berries.

Although the program does occasionally offer some solid information on the development of survival skills, the majority of their time is consumed with building shelters, attempting to start a fire or working on nonessential skills such as weaving cordage for unspecified use.

However, it is the development of primitive skills that should be a key element of every outdoor travelerÕ s bag of tricks.

Honing survival skills and a comprehensive knowledge of the outdoors has largely become a lost art, especially in this day and age of Ô instant everythingÕ .

ItÕ s been estimated that less than one in a hundred adults currently know how to kindle a fire, secure potable water or establish the direction of true north without a compass.

I guess it shouldnÕ t be much of a surprise, as we have come to a point in history where such knowledge no longer considered important. A cell phone is likely the only survival tool most travelers consider necessary today.

However, there was a time when such skills and knowledge was essential for an individualÕ s daily survival. It was a time before The Weather Channel provided instant weather updates, and the average traveler actually knew how to read the natural signs.

In the timeframe of 1880Õ s through the early 1900Õ s, there were over a hundred woodsmanÕ s manuals penned by the likes of Bradford Angier, Horace Kephart, Elmer Kreps, George Washington Sears (Nessmunk), Ellsworth Jaeger, and Ernest Thompson Seton among others.

A majority of these publications were devoted to the skills necessary to get by in a northern woodland setting, although several of the authors also dealt with cold weather camping.

A list of the most popular titles would have to include Ò Camping and WoodcraftÓ by Horace Kephart, Ò Woodcraft and CampingÓ by George Washington Sears, Ò Camping OutÓ by Warren Miller, Ò The ForestÓ by Stewart Edward White, Ò Camp and TrailÓ by Stewart Edward White, Ò TrailcraftÓ by Claude Fordyce Ò Touring AfootÓ by Claude Fordyce, Ò WoodcraftÓ by Elmer Kreps, and In Camp-Lore and Woodcraft by Umcle Dan Beard The origin of the term ‘primitive’ comes from prime – meaning first. The foundation of modern man’s ‘first skills’ were likely refining tools and techniques for cutting, trapping and eventually, for controlling fire.

Fire making remains among the most useful of all outdoor skills, and it is an essential tool to have in any oneÕ s bag of tricks.

A simple fire will get a traveler through tougher times than any other single skill. Fires provide warmth, light, visibility, heat, protection, and comfort. Fire keeps the mind from wandering, and focused on the present. It keeps a person busy.

Despite a constant need for improvements, and the advent of new technologies and materials, there will always be a need for mankind to look back. Maybe it is just simple nostalgia, or a yearning for days long since past.

But, whatever the case, there is no doubt that mankind retains a deep seated need for rough settings in natural surrounding.

I suppose it was the great naturalist, John Muir who explained it best, when he claimed, Ò Going to the woods is going home, for I suppose we all came from the woods originally.Ó ItÕ s interesting to note the wide variety of topics and skills offered in these early publications which ranged from camp construction, to fire building, cooking, hunting, fishing and trapping.

The necessities of food, water and shelter were given heavy play, while there was little mention of the necessity of simple play.

By and large, the manuals were penned in a very serious matter, as survival was not to be taken lightly.

As part of my ongoing effort to introduce the next generation of outdoor travelers to the ways of the woods, I often provide them with a full day of skills development which includes shelter building, fire starting, and the essential elements of land navigation. We also work on track identification, fishing techniques and collecting wild edibles.

There is a particular satisfaction that comes with knowing you possess the skills and knowledge necessary to get by in the woods. And with this knowledge, comes confidence and comfort.

Having the skills necessary to start a fire can be the difference between a simple adventure and a tragic incident.

Joe Hackett is a guide and sportsman residing in Ray Brook. Contact him at brookside18@adelphia. net.

Rich Redman is a retired District Conservationist for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and an avid outdoorsman. His column will appear regularly. He may be reached at rangeric@nycap. rr.com.

Fish trap expected to pay dividends for salmon fishery A significant upgrade at the Ed Weed Fish Culture Station in Grand Isle is expected to pay dividends for the health of the salmon population in Lake Champlain.

Recently, hatchery staff, fisheries biologists and other officials from the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department teamed up to construct a fish trap on Hatchery Brook, the station’s discharge stream. The trap will improve the collection process for adult salmon during their spawning run into the brook.

After being collected, the adult salmon are used to reproduce and provide fertilized eggs for the stateÕ s Ed Weed Fish Culture Station, where the eggs are hatched and young salmon are reared before being returned to Lake Champlain.

“Being able to collect fish in a safe, efficient and effective way for both staff and salmon is key to our overall fisheries management plan,” said Adam Miller, fish culture operations chief with Vermont Fish & Wildlife.

Former methods used to collect salmon involved more handling and stress on fish, and were less efficient for hatchery staff and biologists.

Lighting a fire with a spark from flint and steel is a very satisfying experience. Cooking healthy sized trout fillets over the coals of the same fire is even more rewarding.

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ELIZABETHTOWN — Writers Group. Elizabethtown Social Center. 1 p.m. November and December. Details: elizabethtownsocialcenter.org/calendar, 873-6408.

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ELIZABETHTOWN — Elizabethtown Westport Garden Club Meetings. 11 a.m.

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ELIZABETHTOWN — Fiber Arts Group. Elizabethtown Social Center. 10 a.m. Details: elizabethtownsocialcenter.org/calendar, 873-6408.

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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: elizabethtownsocialcenter.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.

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ELIZABETHTOWN — Eight-week series, grief support groups. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Hand House. Christina Steigleman, Twila Quaid 942-6513. Dec. 5, 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. Dec. 5 through Jan. 23.

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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.

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ELIZABETHTOWN — Advent Musical Meditation, Russell Ames, Piano. United Church of Christ. 12:15 p.m.

WESTPORT — Westport Fire District Holiday Parade. 6 p.m. Start Wadhams, Bessboro Lane, Sisco Street, Main Street, end at Library lawn, abt 7 p.m. Santa light Christmas tree. Children activities 6 p.m.

WILLSBORO — Steven Kellogg, elementary assembly. Willsboro Central School library. 9:30 a.m.

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ESSEX — Pleasant Valley Chorale, “Let It Snow!” Friday: Essex Community Church 7:30 p.m. Sunday: UCC Church. 3 p.m.

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WILMINGTON — Friends of the Library 15th annual Cookies by the Pound Sale.

Cooper Memorial Public Library. 10 a.m. Details: 946-7701.

ESSEX — Santa and Mrs. Claus. Ferry. 9:15 a.m. Firehouse breakfast. 9:45 a.m. Details: christmasinessex.com.

WHALLONSBURG — Anne Hills, Michael Smith, concert. Whallonsburg Grange

Hall. 1610 NYS Rte. 22 7 p.m. $12 adults, $6 under 18. Details: thegrangehall.info, 963-4170.

CADYVILLE — Cadyville Community Tree Lighting. Cadyville Fire Station. 5 to 7 p.m. Free.

ESSEX — Steven Kellogg read, sign 35th-anniversary edition ‘Pinkerton Behave’ . Library. 2:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 15

ELIZABETHTOWN — North Country Regional Blood Donor Program. Elizabethtown-Lewis EMS Station in Lewis, 3 to 6 p.m. Must be 17 or older, 110 lbs. Must pass physical, health history exam conducted prior. Details: cvph.org.

KEESEVILLE — North Country Regional Blood Donor Program. Keeseville Fire Department, 4 to 7 p.m. Must be 17 or older, 110 lbs. Must pass physical, health history exam conducted prior. Details: cvph.org.

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RAY BROOK — North Country Regional Blood Donor Program. FCI Ray Brook, Noon to 4:30 p.m. Must be 17 or older, 110 lbs. Must pass physical, health history exam conducted prior. Details: cvph.org.

Thursday, Dec. 18

WESTPORT — Baked Ham, Scalloped Potato dinner. Westport Federated Church, 6486 Main St. Serving 4:30 p.m. takeouts available. $9 adults, $4 under 12.

Friday, Dec. 19

ELIZABETHTOWN — Advent Musical Meditation, Susan Hiegher, Soprano, Mary Lu Kristy, Organ. United Church of Christ. 12:15 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 20

ELIZABETHTOWN — Story and craft hour. Elizabethtown Library, River St. 3 to 5 yrs. old accompanied adult/adults. 9 to 10 a.m. Details: 873-2670.

Sunday, Dec. 21

DANNEMORA — Town of Dannemora and Friends presents Santa. Lyon Mountain American Legion Post #1623. 4 to 6:30 p.m. Open to public.

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GRANTEE LOCATION Whitney, Richard & Kelly Wilmington Fisher, Gregory North Elba Rao, John & Vicky Ticonderoga Thomas, Josephine St. Armand Birdsey, Tom & Karen Chesterfield Russo, Carla Moriah Tucker, Shannon Ticonderoga Yocum, David Chesterfield Defranco, Samuel North Elba Woods, William & Roemarie Moriah Woods, Rosemarie Moriah Beebe, Jalen Moriah Dodge, Dale & Cindy Ticonderoga Mayle, Francis Schroon Bijur, Robert Minerva Conley, Lawrence et. al.

Schroon Reale, Lynne Ticonderoga Chabbott, Robert et. al.

North Elba Morrow, Michael Chesterfield Wilson, John & Cynthia North Hudson Saranac Lake Radio North Elba Wing, Shelly Willsboro Beebie, David & Susan Chesterfield Zito, William Ticonderoga Trudeau, Kristen Chesterfield Morrow, David Chesterfield Bowley, Reginald & Carolyn Chesterfield PHH Mortgage Corp.

Moriah Kelly, Michael Minerva Bank of America Chesterfield Rahman, Mersudin & Sejla North Elba

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LEGALS ARNOLD FAMILY FARMHOUSE, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/22/14.

Office: Essex County.

SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 531Mountain View Drive, Willsboro, NY 12996.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

VN-11/22-12/27/20146TC-65643 BIG HOUSE KV LLC, Arts of Org filed with SSNY on 10/24/14. Off. Loc.: Essex County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 2602 Mckinney Ave., #400, Dallas, TX, 75204. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act.

VN-12/13-01/17/20156TC-68019 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Keene has set Tuesday, January 6th, 2015, at 7:00 PM, at the Keene Town Hall as the time and place to hold the Town of Keenes 2015 Organizational Town Board Meeting.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Keene has set Tuesday, January 6th, 2015, at 7:00 PM, at the Keene Town Hall as the time and place to hold the Town of Keenes 2015 Organizational Town Board Meeting.

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the Town Board has scheduled the Annual Audit of Employees and Officers to be held Tuesday, January 27th, 2015, at 5:00 PM, preceding their Bi-Monthly Town Board Meeting scheduled for 5:30 PM. Ellen S. Estes, Town Clerk Dated: December 5, 2014 VN-12/13/2014-1TC68015

NOTICE ALL PERSONS ARE WARNED Against Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, or Trespassing for Any Purpose on Lands Owned by NYCO MINERALS, INC. Such Lands are Situated in the Towns of Lewis and Willsboro. Violators are subject to Prosecution under all Applicable New York Criminal and Civil Laws.

Date: Oct. 17, 2014 BY: NYCO MINERALS, INC. 124 Mountain View Drive Willsboro, NY 12996 VN-10/25-12/20/20149TC-63186

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) NAME: ROCKLEDGE FAMILY DISTRIBUTION, LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New LOGGING,York LAND CLEARING, (SSNY) Proon fessional Forestry.

Cash for Stand09/04/2014 Office Locaing Timber andEsses Woodland.

Paying tion: County, NY. Higher Than New isYork State The SSNY designated StumpageasRate.

Double the Averagent of the LLC age rate for Low Grade Wood. upon whomChipprocess Fully Insured. Immediate Pay. 518against it may be served.

585-3520 SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the NOTICE OF FORMATION LLC at: 15 Rockledge OF A LIMITED LIABILI- Rd., Jay, NY 12941.

TY COMPANY (LLC): Any lawful purpose Name: Out Of The Sad- VN-11/22-12/27/2014dle, LLC, Articles of Or- 6TC-66146 ganization filed with the Secretary of State of NOTICE OF FORMATION New York (SSNY) on OF SAH HOLDINGS, 11/05/2014. Office loca- LLC, Art. of Org. filed tion: Essex County. Sec'y of State (SSNY) SSNY has been desig- 10/30/14. Office location: Essex County. nated as agent of the LLC upon whom pro- SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon cess against it may be served. SSNY shall mail whom process against it a copy of process to C/O may be served. SSNY Out Of The Saddle, LLC, shall mail copy of proPO Box 232, Westport, cess to 1763 Haselton NY 12993. Purpose: Any Rd., Wilmington, NY Lawful Purpose. Latest 12997. Purpose: any date upon which LLC is lawful activities.

VN-11/29-1/03/2015to dissolve: No specific 6TC-66284 date.

VN-11/29-1/03/2015NOTICE OF FORMATION 6TC-66545 OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: The name of the LLC is Stone Energy, NOTICE OF FORMATION LLC. The date of filing of OF LIMITED LIABILITY Articles of Organization COMPANY (LLC) with the New York DeNAME: ROCKLEDGE partment of State was FAMILY DISTRIBUTION, September 22, 2014.

LLC Articles of Organi- The Office of the LLC is zation filed with the Sec- located in Essex County. retary of State of New The New York Secretary York (SSNY) on of State has been desig09/04/2014 Office Loca- nated as the agent upon tion: Esses County, NY. whom process may be The SSNY is designated served. The New York as agent of the LLC Secretary of State may upon whom process mail a copy of any proagainst it may be served. cess to the LLC at PO SSNY shall mail a copy Box 62, Keene Valley, NY 12943. The purpose of any process to the LLC at: 15 Rockledge of LLC is any lawful purRd., Jay, NY 12941. pose permitted for LLCs Any lawful purpose under New York Limited VN-11/22-12/27/2014Liability Company Act.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: The name of the NOTICE OF QUALIFICALLC is Stone Energy, TION OF UH-WL DEVELLLC. The date of filing of OPMENT LLC Articles of Organization Authority filed with Sewith the New York Decy. of State of NY Place a partment of State was (SSNY) on 11/14/14. OfSeptember 22, 2014. fice location: Essex classified The Office of the LLC is County. LLC formed in ad!

Delaware on located in Essex County.

Elizabethtown, NY 1 bedroom(DE) 11/12/14.

Princ. officeIt’s easy and The New York Secretary Apartment downstairs, All utiliBUY of State WANTED has been TO desigof LLC: c/o Whiteface will make ties furnished, stove, refrigeranated as the agent upon Lodge, 7HUD Whiteface Inn tor non smoker, no pets, Wants to purchase and whom process mayminerals be Ln., required, Lake Placid, NY you money! approved, references other oil The and New gas interests.

Send OF QUALIFICA- 12946. SSNY designated served.

York NOTICE & newly carpeted. Call 518details to P.O. Box 13557 Secretary of State may Denver, as agent of LLC upon TION OF UH-WL COM873-2625 Judy, 518-962-4467 Co. 80201 mail a copy of any prowhom process MERCIAL LLC Wayne or 518-962-2064 Gor- against it cess to the LLC at PO Authority filed don. with Se- may be served. SSNY Box 62, Keene Valley, cy. of State of NY shall mail process to the NY 12943. The purpose (SSNY) on 11/07/14. Of- LLC at the addr. of its NOTICE OF QUALIFICAof LLC is any lawful pur- fice location: Essex princ. office. DE addr. of County. LLC formed in LLC: c/o The Corpora- TION OF UH-WL RESIpose permitted for LLCs Delaware (DE) on under New York Limited tion Trust Co., Corpora- DENTIAL LLC Authority filed with Se11/05/14. Princ. office Liability Company Act. tion Trust Center, 1209 cy. of State of NY of LLC: c/o Whiteface VN-11/22-12/27/2014Orange St., Wilmington, Lodge, 7 Whiteface Inn DE 19801. Arts. of Org. (SSNY) on 11/14/14. Of6TC-65969 fice location: Essex Ln., Lake Placid, NY filed with Secy. of State NOTICE OF QUALIFICA- 12946. SSNY designated of the State of DE, Div. County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on TION OF UH-WL CANOE as agent of LLC upon of Corps., P.O. Box 898, 11/12/14. Princ. office LLC whom process against it Dover, DE 19903. Purof LLC: c/o Whiteface Authority filed with Se- may be served. SSNY pose: Any lawful activity.

Lodge, 7 Whiteface Inn cy. of State of NY shall mail process to the VN-11/29-1/03/2015Ln., Lake Placid, NY (SSNY) on 11/14/14. Of- LLC at the addr. of its 6TC-66562 12946. SSNY designated fice location: Essex princ. office. DE addr. of County. LLC formed in LLC: c/o The Corpora- NOTICE OF QUALIFICA- as agent of LLC upon Delaware (DE) on tion Trust Co., Corpora- TION OF UH-WL OPER- whom process against it 11/12/14. Princ. office may be served. SSNY tion Trust Center, 1209 ATING TENANT LLC of LLC: c/o Whiteface Orange St., Wilmington, Authority filed with Se- shall mail process to the Lodge, 7 Whiteface Inn DE 19801. Arts. of Org. cy. of State of NY LLC at the addr. of its Ln., Lake Placid, NY filed with Secy. of State (SSNY) on 11/05/14. Of- princ. office. DE addr. of 12946. SSNY designated LLC: c/o The Corporaof the State of DE, Div. fice location: Essex as agent of LLC upon of Corps., P.O. Box 898, County. LLC formed in tion Trust Co., Corporawhom process against it Dover, DE 19903. Purtion Trust Center, 1209 Delaware (DE) on may be served. SSNY pose: Any lawful activity.

Orange St., Wilmington, 10/31/14. Princ. office shall mail process to the VN-11/22-12/272014DE 19801. Arts. of Org. of LLC: c/o Whiteface LLC at the addr. of its 6TC-65733 Lodge, 7 Whiteface Inn filed with Secy. of State princ. office. DE addr. of Ln., Lake Placid, NY of the State of DE, Div. LLC: c/o The Corpora- NOTICE OF QUALIFICA- 12946. SSNY designated of Corps., P.O. Box 898, tion Trust Co., Corpora- TION OF UH-WL DEVEL- as agent of LLC upon Dover, DE 19903. PurOPMENT LLC tion Trust Center, 1209 whom process against it pose: Any lawful activity.

Authority filed with Se- may be served. SSNY VN-11/29-1/03/2015Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Arts. of Org. cy. of State of NY shall mail process to the 6TC-66564 (SSNY) on 11/14/14. Of- LLC at the princ. office filed with Secy. of State of the State of DE, Div. fice location: Essex of the LLC. DE addr. of When it’s time to County. LLC formed in LLC: c/o Corporation of Corps., P.O. Box 898, Delaware (DE) on Dover, DE 19903. PurTrust Co., Corp. Trust 11/12/14. Princ. office pose: Any lawful activity.

Center, 1209 Orange St., of LLC: c/o Whiteface VN-11/29-1/03/2015Donʼt throw it away those unwanted items.

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NOTICE OF QUALIFICA- 12946. SSNY designated State of DE, Div. of Call 518-873-6368 TION OF UH-WL COM- as agent of LLC upon Corps., P.O. Box 898, whom process against it Dover, DE 19903. PurMERCIAL LLC Authority filed with Se- may be served. SSNY pose: Any lawful activity.

“We’re more than a newspaper, cy. of State of NY shall mail process to the VN-11/15-12/20/2014We’re a community service.” www.denpubs.com (SSNY) on 11/07/14. Of- LLC at the addr. of its 6TC-65458 fice location: Essex princ. office. DE addr. of County. LLC formed in LLC: c/o The CorporaDelaware (DE) on tion Trust Co., Corpora11/05/14. Princ. office tion Trust Center, 1209

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