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Court to Protect: You lose By Pete DeMola pete@denpubs.com
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The Adirondack Shakespeare Company, a fully professional theatre troupe based near Schroon Lake, performs a scene from “Romeo & Juliet” for 4th-12th grade students at Willsboro Central School. The performance and a subsequent workshop for the drama students was funded by the Essex Community Fund.
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U.S. Rep. Stefanik briefs locals on upcoming term By Pete DeMola
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WILLSBORO Ñ The districtÕ s new federal representative inconspicuously entered the room and with little fanfare, immediately got to work, engaging in conversation with small knots of assembled community members and elected officials. Only after a hour did Elise Stefanik take the floor to give a speech. It was a reflection of how the 30-yearold ran her campaign Ñ brisk, workmanlike and serious-minded Ñ and likely, how she will approach her responsibilities as the districtÕ s next federal representative. Ò SETTING THE TONEÓ Stefanik said she wanted the night to set the tone for how her Congressional office is going to operate. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
Representative-elect Elise Stefanik (R-NY) met with future constituents in Willsboro on Thursday, Dec. 18. Stefanik, 30, will take office next month.
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TUPPER LAKE Ñ The Adirondack Club and Resort (ACR) project has been cleared to move forward. The New York State Court of Appeals, the stateÕ s highest court, has denied a motion by environmental advocacy organizations Protect the Adirondacks and the Sierra Club to appeal a ruling in July regarding development permits. The ruling determined the Adirondack Park Agency properly followed its procedures in approving the developerÕ s application for the project, which has remained a lightning rod since its proposal in 2004, casting into sharp relief the contrast between preservation and economic development within the Adirondack Park. Ò Protect and the Sierra Club are disappointed by this decision and believe that the ACR subdivision does not conform to the development standards administered by the APA,Ó said Protect the Adirondacks Executive Director Peter Bauer in a statement. The decision, said Bauer, sets a Ò ruinous precedentÓ that will negatively impact hundreds of thousands of acres classified as Resource Management across the Adirondack Park. PLAINTIFF CLAIMS The proposed project, located on approximately 6,400 privately-held acres south of Tupper Lake, would see the phased construction of some 600 homes, including Great Camp-style dwellings, and additional facilities with the ski resort as a centerpiece. Critics argue the project will CONTINUED ON PAGE 9
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very year, our family gathers around an extremely well decorated tree on Christmas eve, in order to share a long held tradition of reading a Christmas story. Over the course of the year, we each spend a considerable amount of time seeking out the best possible story. However, my selection tends to return to an old favorite which was originally penned by William Chapman White, a part-time resident of Saranac Lake who worked as a foreign correspondent
and a columnist for the New York Times and numerous magazines. White also authored Adirondack Country, which contains some of the finest, and most accurate accounts of regular life in the great North Woods. He spent his time at Camp Intermission on the shores of Lake Colby in Saranac Lake, a property which now serves as youth summer camp operated by yhe NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. White’s fictitious account of a NYS Forest Ranger Ô s encounter with a local resident who had pilfered a Christmas tree from State Land rings as true today, as it was when he first put it to paper back in the 1950’s. The story, Merry Christmas, begins with a description of a Ranger, which is likely a composite of several of the old school Rangers, who once roamed the local woods. As White explains, “John Roberts is a Ranger. He is a grayed and gaunt man, as sturdy as one of the tall spruces in his care. For forty years he has watched over what he calls “his trees”. A few days before Christmas john came out US Falls, located on the outskirts of Elizabethtown is just as stunning in winter as it is during the summer of the woods following a months. And the water temperatures are about the same. human trail. It had startPhoto by Joe Hackett ed at a freshly cut white
Published by Denton Publications, Inc. spruce stump, and came out on a back road. The heavy footprints turned down toward an unpainted bleak house a quarter of mile away. As John plodded down the road following the tracks....he knew what he was going to have to do. It was one part of his his job that he never cared for. The trail lead right to Joe CarsonÕ s ramshackle place, where joe, wife and seven kids somehow lived. In the littered front yard small children were building a snowman. A pack of black puppies ran at their heels. John went by them to the old barn. On the floor inside was the fresh-cut white spruce. The Ranger went to the front door , which John opened before he could knock. He said to Joe, “You cut a tree off State Land, JOe. You know there’s a fine of ten dollars for that. I didn’t make the law.” Joe nodded. “Yeah, I know, We can’t have much for Christmas this year, but I figured I’d get the the nicest tree I could, and I didn’t expect you’d see it.” “You can pay me the fine ....or you can come to justice court and stand trial.” “No use, “ Joe shook his head, “I just about got $10.” Ò The Ranger asked, Ò How much you got altogether?Ó “I got $11.38 in all this world, and we were going into town tonight to get some things for the kids Christmas, but we wonÕ t go now.” Ò I guess not, Ò John hoped he didnÕ t sound as miserable as he felt, “Law’s law, Joe. Give me the $10 and I’ll give you a receipt.” The Ranger took a dirty crumpled bill from Joe and gave him a receipt. He was angry at the man for having put him on the spot, and said, “That’s all, Joe.” “Thanks”, Joe answered. “Well, Merry Christmas!Ó As the Ranger hurried to the door to get away, he again had to stoop and push away the puppies that had been chewing on his shoelaces. He turned back and asked, Ò Joe, would you sell me one of these puppies? I have a nephew who wants a dog for Christmas.” Joe stared at the Ranger , then grinned, Ò IÕ d sell most of Ô em if I could.” Joe picked up one puppy. “How about $10 for this one?” “Joe stared at the Ranger, then grinned. “That’s a high price.” Ò ItÕ s worth it to me, Ò John explained as he took a crumpled bill from his pocket, handed it over and hurried out with the puppy squirming under his arm.” Two nights later the Ranger was in town shopping, when he ran into the Carsons on the Main Street. “Glad I met you”, Joe told him. “The darndest thing happened after you left the other day. People came from all over to buy those puppies, I musta’ sold seven.” “That’s fine, “ John said. “News sure does get around fast up here in the backwoods. Well, Merry Christmas, Joe!”“I’ll say, Joe answered, Ò Merry Christmas!Ó Joe Hackett is a guide and sportsman residing in Ray Brook. Contact him at brookside18@adelphia.net.
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No decision on Old County Cemetery issue By Pete DeMola
pete@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The brewing battle for the Old County Cemetery will carry into the coming year. Lawmakers went into executive session on Monday, Dec. 15 to discuss their prospects for obtaining the former county-owned property in Essex that they now say was mistakenly sold to a private buyer 30 years ago. But after 20 minutes, they emerged without making a decision. Earlier this month, the board authorized the county to move forward with eminent domain proceedings if the owner, Ruth Morgan, did not sell at fair market value.
ELCS gets dose of puppet power
ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The Burlington, Vermont-based nonprofit Puppets in Education (PiE) has received a second year of funding from Adirondack Chevrolet Buick to support a full day of Healthy Bodies Programs at Elizabethtown Lewis Central School (ELCS). These presentations aim to build up studentsÕ esteem and give tips and tools in making healthy decisions. The latest round of Puppets in Education puppet presentations took place at ELCS on Monday, Dec. 15, 2014. In addition to supporting this day of presentations, Adirondack Chevrolet Buick is gifting 10 25” puppets to the school for use after the puppet troupe completes their programs. This will allow students to continue their creative education and role-play pro-social and problem solving scenarios. Puppets in Education is in its 33rd year serving over 11,000 children and adults annually. PiE began as Kids on the BlockVermont in 1982 with four puppets and has now grown to deliver 23 programs addressing many societal concerns, including bullying, abuse, childhood obesity, mental health, drug use and other topics. For more information, visit puppetsineducation.org or adirondackchevrolet.com.
New computers to benefit seniors
KEESEVILLE Ñ The Village of Keeseville recently purchased three lap top computers for the senior citizens of the Village of Keeseville, Town of Ausable and Town of Chesterfield. The computers are ready to be used. The Town of Ausable has agreed to store the computers and make the computers available to any senior Thursdays from 1:30 to 4 p.m.
Davis to sign new book
LAKE PLACID Ñ The Bookstore Plus welcomes author Jeremy K. Davis Friday, Dec. 26, from 1 to 4 p.m. He will be signing copies of his newest book, Lost Ski Areas of the Northern Adirondacks. For more information, visit thebookstoreplus.com or call 523-2950.
Library presents Nichols and Bidelspach
UPPER JAY Ñ The Wednesday afternoon program features Jeanne Nichols and Becky Bidelspach Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 1 p.m. at the Wells Memorial Library. They will talk about Butternut House Farm, their new high tunnel gardening venture, and their process to obtain funding for it.
Lucas Christenson to speak at library
UPPER JAY Ñ The Wednesday afternoon program features Lucas Christenson of Fledging Crow Vegetables Wednesday, March 4, at 1 p.m. at the Wells Memorial Library. He will speak on the founding and operation of his Keeseville farm, featured in the documentary “Small Farm Rising.”
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County Attorney Dan Manning held a confab with Morgan, their first, on Monday, Dec. 8. Ò I explained that we were attempting to come to a resolution that was acceptable to everybody,Ó Manning told the Valley News. Manning stressed that eminent domain would only be used as a last resort. He said he provided Morgan with a list of sweeteners, including paying for the appraisal process that is required as part of eminent domain proceedings. Tax rolls show the 18.2 acre lot is assessed at $104,900. Morgan lives on the property in a house about a third of a mile from the cemetery, which occupies about two acres in the center of the long, slender parcel. Without the house, the value drops down to $47,200, according to the same assessment. NO DICE
Morgan told the Valley News that while she remained unswayed by the countyÕ s offer, she was also wary of entering litigation due to cost issues. “I don’t have the money to defend it,” she said. “It’s just kind of hanging there.” She said the county offered to adorn the cemetery with a plaque that said, “Graciously donated by Ruth Morgan.” “There’s nothing gracious about this,” she said. Proponents of a county reclamation have said they would like to erect a fence, flagpole and other measures, including bringing the 378 known plot markers up to ground level. Morgan originally balked, citing advice from her insurance company. She remained wary of a compromise deal. A flagpole, fence and possible lights would draw unwanted attention to the parcel, she said, and would perhaps attract teenagers who would use the parcel as a party spot for youthful she-
nanigans. “I don’t want to draw attention to this,” she said. “I don’t see any point in it.” Morgan said if she had to do anything differently, she would have been more assertive when she first bought the property in 1985 and been more firm with those who wanted to make improvements. “That’s why it got out of hand to begin with,” she said. The Oklahoma native said she feels helpless. Ò ItÕ s troubling to me where get to this point where people can walk in and take this thing,” she said. “This eminent domain business has gotten out of hand in terms of interpretation. I don’t buy that. I feel helpless in a sense because it’s going to cost so much moneyÉ and it doesnÕ t guarantee that theyÕ re going to win.” Morgan, whose second husband is buried in the cemetery, also called into question who, exactly, determines fair market value. Advocates of a county takeover, including former state assemblywoman Teresa Sayward, have repeatedly said the cemetery has no equitable value. Ò If itÕ s has no value, then why am I being taxed on it?Ó asked Morgan. In 2014, she paid $935.58 in property taxes. There is no record of taxes being paid this year on the former nursing home itself, which is located across Route 22. In 2001, Morgan sold the facility to an out-of-state buyer who was granted non-profit exemption status. Morgan said while she is open to selling her land to a private buyer, she believes possible litigation would affect sellability. “I’m not giving it away without at least a protest,” she said. Morgan said she is a devout Christian and is trying to maintain the right attitude. Ò If I do lose it, I know the Lord will give me something better,Ó she said. “He always takes care of me.”
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Helen DeChant • 873-9279 / time4hfd@yahoo.com
erry Christmas and a very happy New Year’s to all of my readers. I wish you the best in peace and happiness for the future! Please have a safe holiday whether you travel near or far. Congratulations to all the E-town and Lewis residents that displayed the Spirit of Christmas! Decorating their homes with lights and wonderment, winning the annual Arthur G. Hooper Holiday Decorating contest, sponsored by the Elizabethtown Social Center! Thank you for the festivity of lights! IÕ m sure everyone in town appreciates all your hard work. The Champlain Area Trails Owl Prowl has been a huge success. Stay tuned for the next scheduled hike, they fill up quickly. I’ll let you know as soon as I do or you can always check out the CATS website at champlainareatrails. com. They will be hosting the 1st Ò Moonlight Snowshoe Hike” on Saturday, Jan. 3 on Blueberry Hill at Blueberry Trails in E-town from 6:15 until 8:15 p.m. If interested, meet at the Essex County Public Health parking lot on Water Street. A nice get together will follow at the Halfway House Res-
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taurant in New Russia. Contact CATS if interested. Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union is offering scholarships to local high school seniors to help with college tuition. Applications can be acquired at TFCU in Elizabethtown or online at tfcunow.com. The deadline is Saturday, Jan. 31. Submit applications to Pamela Nolan. For more information, call the a member service representative at 585-6725. As we head into the new year 2015, don’t let yourself get cabin fever. Make time to try one of the many fun things to do at the Elizabethtown Social Center. Learn to play a new game, a new sport, join a new group like the garden club or the writers group, maybe even learn a new craft. It’s a great way to meet new friends and keep busy during our long winter months. Just a reminder, the Elizabethtown Thrift Shop is having an after Christmas sale from Friday, Dec. 26 until Friday, Jan. 2. Everything in the Christmas room is 75 percent off. Get creative and plan ahead for next year with updating your Christmas decorations before you pack it all away.
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t’s another quiet week in Essex, with no activities to report. So you’ll have to hear about an unusual plane ride I took recently. It was an unplanned trip to southern Alabama. At 11 a.m., I was at work at home, got an urgent phone call and at 3 p.m., I was on my way to the Albany airport. The place was eerily deserted, with no one in line at the check in counter. The woman there was quite cheery as she nicked me $25 for a suitcase and then heaved it onto the conveyor belt like a sack of potatoes. The numerous TSA inspectors were hanging around with almost no one to inspect, so they looked me and my hand bag over very carefully and at great length, even though I only had a couple of paperbacks in the bag. They swabbed it for explosives and finally released me into the morgue-like terminal. The first class section of the jet was full, while there were only 10 or 15 in coach. It was like flying 20 years ago. I always make a point of looking through the cockpit door as I board to see if there’s some gray hair up front. Gray hair and a flat, calm Midwestern accent are sure signs of a competent pilot, and I wasn’t disappointed. A pilot who speaks in Brooklynese would be cause for alarm. The flight attendants were quite mystified but delighted to have so few passengers to tend to. The plane headed south, and presently the pilot invited us to look out the left side of the craft for an excellent view of New York City on a crystal clear night. The whole place was bathed in golden light, with the Hudson and the harbor deep black. The towers of Manhattan were glowing, the bridges lit up, and the Staten Island ferries easy to spot. It’s been a long time since a pilot pointed out something interesting on the ground. I’ve even, many years ago, been on flights where the pilot circled the plane so passengers on both sides could see Niagara Falls or Land’s End or the Grand Canyon. In Alabama, the crisis has settled down and now IÕ m getting ready to take to the skies again, to be home with my family for Christmas.
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The North Country SPCA would like to announce that gentle giant Bear has found his forever home in time for the holidays! Bear came to the shelter over a year ago as an anxious and shy fellow who hadnÕ t really been socialized. He has been living with his foster family in Moriah for several months now, and has become best friends their sweet canine Abby. Bear has done so well with his foster family, that they decided to adopt him. You can read BearÕ s heartwarming story on his Facebook page, “Let’s Find Bear a Home.” There is still time to take advantage of our December adoption special, Home for the Holidays! From now until Jan. 1, you can adopt a dog for $25 or a cat for $10. We have so many wonderful animals of all sizes, breeds, and personalities, you will almost certainly be able to the furry friend you have been hoping to meet. Regular adoption procedures apply. Stop by the shelter or call us at (518) 873-5000 to learn more about this purr-fect adoption opportunity! Our featured pet this week is Marby, an exquisite Dilute Longhair Calico Bobtail/mix. Marby came from a horrible situation - she had been abandoned, and was found starving, ill,
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big resounding YES to once again see that beautiful Christmas tree in the downtown park light up again after the snow storm seemed to render it into darkness. This past week, my son took me and a friend around on all the streets to show us the houses that were well decorated with lights. It was very impressive. IÕ m hopeful that everyone had a great holiday and got the chance to be with family at some point this season. A new idea came to me this season that everyone has the possibility to be the Ò Christmas GiftÓ to those around us when we spread acts of kindness. It is often the little gestures that we share a kind word, a helping hand, offer a gift to the organizations that assist families that need help, even a smile or send a card of thanks to a person or two that give us services all year long. These shared gestures make for a greater community for us all.
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Marby and infested with fleas. We are happy to say this pretty kitty is now healthy and ready to find her forever home. Marby is truly a beautiful girl, with her lush, calico coat and her cute little stubby tail. This sweet little feline was initially very timid, but she has blossomed here with the gentle guidance of our loving staff. Marby may take a little bit of time to adjust to new people, but once she gets to know you, she has plenty of love to give. We think she would make a great addition to almost any home.
Janice Allen • 963-8912 • allens@willex.com So I send seasons greetings to everyone and many thanks to all the everyday workers that assist us in and around our community. Those looking for the Heritage Society 2015 calendar, it is now ready for sale at $10 each and available at the Drug Store, Village Meat Market and the Diner. The pictures this year reflect some of the highlights of our 250 years here in Willsboro. For several families in our community, this has brought sadness as we lost several beloved persons to death. We send our sympathy to the families of Gabi Jacques and Joan Sloper. Both put up a great fight as cancer took over their health. This is why we need to continue to help support those working to find more ways to fight cancer into the future, much has been done, but still have a ways to go. Happy Birthday to Peg Schnieder on Dec. 27 and Jimmy Cushing on Dec. 30.
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his is the last column of 2014. When next you read this, the Village of Keeseville will be no more. From Anderson Falls to Keeseville to Ausable and Chesterfield, the name has changed but the beauty of our area and the people stay the same. If you don’t make your water payment by Dec. 29, don’t forget that it will have to be made to the town of Chesterfield. The Village of Keeseville Office will be closed Dec. 30 and 31 to properly close up shop and transfer files to the towns of Ausable and Chesterfield. My thanks to Mary Anne Goff and the Keeseville Free Library for such a wonder exhibit of the late Andrea Knight and her photography. While working on my book with the Anderson Falls Heritage Society, I came across numerous names of prominent figures of our community but often the information was limited, and I couldn’t find any photographic evidence of these important people. For the New Year, one of the projects I would like to undertake is to learn more about our forefathers and present what I find here in the column at times. I also limited my research field to the Society, which had plenty of source material, but I would love to learn from other community experts such as the Library, the Underground Railroad Museum and Steven Engelhart. We’ll see where the New Year takes me but I hope it is far into our rich past. I thank everyone who provided information for my column throughout the year as well as the many readers who emailed me their own stories, reviews and opinions. I very much look forward to providing more of the current and old news of our amazing community into 2015. Happy Holidays and a very rewarding New Year. I close this year with one of my favorite words: Namaste.
ongratulations to Barry Morrison, who won the Fire DepartmentÕ s Big Basket of Cheer in the drawing on Dec. 19, as well as to the Small Basket of Cheer winners, Frank Walker and “Dave and Dave.” The Fire Department would like to thank everyone who showed their support by purchasing a ticket for this annual holiday fundraiser, which spreads good tidings and helps your volunteer firefighters at the same time. SeasonÕ s Greetings! Do you have a family member or know someone from Westport who served in the Vietnam War or Operation Desert Storm? Or in the more recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan? Did you yourself serve in one of these conflicts? Now’s the time to make sure that the names of all who served will be honored with those of other Westport veterans in the permanent memorial thatÕ s being planned for opening during next year’s Bicentennial Celebration. An article in last weekÕ s paper reported that a group of volunteers led by Sheila Borden is negotiating with Ballard Park to see if a place there can be allotted for the proposed memorial. They’ve got about 600 names so far from 10 conflicts and are looking especially for more names from the most recent ones. The proposed plans include a flagstone walkway leading to a ring of eight stones, each with a plaque containing the names of Westport veterans. There will also be a flagpole and low benchshaped stone like the others in the park for visitors to sit on and take in the tranquil surroundings and the view of the lake. If you have names of a friend or family member who served, or if you yourself served, send the information to P.O. Box 12, Westport NY 12993 for consideration. Planning a holiday snowshoe on one the great local trails managed by Champlain Area Trails (CATS)? CATS asks that you think about bringing loppers or a small handsaw, since many trails still have fallen or low-hanging branches from the recent heavy snow. Let CATS know about the condition of trails at their website, champlainareatrails.com, where you can also find great maps of all the local trails (and learn details on the January 3 Moonlight Snowshoe up Blueberry Hill in E’town). WILLSBORO Ñ The Willsboro Central School District and the Town of Willsboro are continuing their efforts to work together by incorporating both a school bus garage and a town highway department in a new facility using the consulting services of the architectural firm AES Northeast in Plattsburgh. This shared-facility concept has been under consideration for over two years; the two entities are studying as well as taking preliminary steps before presenting a proposal for voter consideration. The state has encouraged organizations to embrace shared facilities as there are costs savings for the public in both building construction and operation. Ò There is still much work to be completed and many questions answered before this conceptual proposal can be presented to our community,” said Willsboro Central Superintendent Steve Broadwell. “At this point, the land owned by the school district above the current bus garage has been identified as the location for the facility. We are trying to be future-oriented in anticipating the needs of both organizations.” Broadwell said while this is definitely a project for the future, it has been a pleasure working with the town representatives towards this collaboration of a shared facility to replace the existing aging buildings. Both the school district and the town are continuing their due diligence with the study and will provide more information to the community as it is obtained.
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Westport Central dips toes in local food movement By Pete DeMola
pete@denpubs.com WESTPORT Ñ Thanks to a deal hammered out from one farmer to another, students at Westport Central are receiving a lesson on nutrition and local agriculture one bowlful at a time. Between Thanksgiving and the New Year, cafeteria staff have been using produce from Juniper Hill Farm in Wadhams to prepare and offer bowls of soup as an entrée option. Superintendent Cynthia Ford-Johnston said the idea came from a drive to buy local and to draw attention to the local agricultural community. Ò Buying local is critical to supporting our local economy and an important lesson for students,” she said. Ford-Johnston, who is herself a farmer, floated the program with help of Julie Holbrook, food service director at Keene Central. The district chose to start with Juniper Hill because owner Adam Hainer is a Westport Central alumni. The organic vegetable and meat farm, which also serves as a CSA program (community-supported agriculture), is a familiar presence at the region farmer’s market circuits. The school purchased 120 pounds of parsnips, carrots and potatoes as a trial run. Hainer, who has worked with Ford-Johnston in the past, said selling to schools has historically been difficult due to the subsidies given to massive corporate producers. But thatÕ s changing as more residents become more conscien-
tious of how they eat, particularly in a food producing region like the Champlain Valley. Hainer said he hoped the measure would spur some interest in other school districts. Moriah and Crown Point are exploring the possibility, he noted. “As farms around here start to grow to fill more industrial needs, like colleges and universities, it could be a great transition.” Hainer called HolbrookÕ s efforts to shift local districts away from unwholesome standardized food “revolutionary.” Holbrook, who serves in the same capacity at Schroon Central, started working at Keene in 2007 and began incorporating ingredients from local farms into the menu in 2010. In Keene, the entire menu is cooked from scratch. Most of the ingredients come from Essex Farm (the district has a CSA share) and is rounded out with produce from Harvest Hill in Willsboro and grass-fed beef from Ben Wever Farm, a diversified livestock operation which is also located in Willsboro. “We firmly believe our kids should eat the best,” said Ben Wever co-owner Linda Gillilland. Producers started out at a discounted rate, and bumped up prices once the program found its footing. Holbrook said when making decisions on purchasing, she tries to focus on the strengths of each producer. Juniper Hill, for instance, grows great carrots. “We have some pretty great stuff,” she said. “There are some great farms around here.”
It’s a team effort, she said. Ò Cynthia took a chance on someone who knew a lot about food,” she said. “I had ideas, we put them together.” Having the full support of the administration makes all the difference. Zooming out, Holbrook said she hopes the broader implications will be that county residents will see a realignment of how they view food as a whole. Not only does nutrition play into brain health and the ability to focus (Ò ItÕ s important to feed and teach well Ñ they go hand-in-handÓ ) but also offering valuable lessons on frugality and resourcefulness. ItÕ s much cheaper to cook from scratch than processed food, she said, and in doing so, all elements of ingredients can be utilized, from vegetable ends to hardened bread. Perhaps children will ferry these messages back to their parents, many of whom are overstressed after working long hours to provide for their families, and start to demand, say, parsnips at the dinner table. Ò Parents love their children and want them to be happy,Ó she said. Ford-Johnston said the district will review how the new menu items are received by students before determining how to expand the offerings throughout the remainder of the year. Regardless of their reaction, one facet will remain unchanged: “We are celebrating our local bounty,” she said.
Throwaway Pups needs help getting back on the road By Shawn Ryan
shawn@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — Sometimes dogs have nine lives, too. On Dec. 6, a van owned by Throwaway Pups, based out of Elizabethtown, was driving through Vermont with a full load of puppies rescued from high-kill shelters in the south en route to their forever homes up north. The van, operated by Elizabeth Noka, an employee at Throwaway Pups, lost control on icy roads and went off the road. The van was totaled, but all of the 16 puppies, secured in carrying crates, were unhurt. Brandy Barnes has run Throwaway Pups for the last seven years, transporting dogs from the high-kill south, to shelters up and down the East Coast, and as far as west as Ohio. She has even placed dogs in shelters in Canada. “I got my first dog from a shelter, I just love the fact that I get to work with animals,” she said. “The dogs just know. You can see it in their eyes.” Barnes estimates that she has had a hand in rescuing about
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The Throwaway Pups van after its mishap in Windsor Vermont. 20,000 animals, between transporting, and doing the legwork to have animals placed that she hasn’t personally transported. “This is one job that I’d definitely like to see go out of business. But most of them aren’t going to make it if we don’t step in. Their time is just up,” she said.
Barnes is trying to get back on the road as quickly as possible, and members of the community are rallying to her, or more precisely her puppiesÕ support with a fundraiser to help her to purchase a new van. Ò I originally didnÕ t want to do a fundraiser; there are so many other needy people out there. But so many animals depend on us, thatÕ s why so many people are trying to get us back on the road as soon as possible,Ó Barnes said. A campaign has been set up through www.youcaring. com to raise money for Throwaway Pups. Those interested in helping can go to www. youcaring.com/other/helpus-get-a-new-van-to-continuesaving-animals/274281#.VISImMhrkno.facebook
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Abolish Protect the Adirondacks!
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ive years ago, our editorial board called for the Adirondack Park Agency to be abolished. We felt that arbitrary enforcement, hypocritical acts and subjective interpretation of the APA Act have all throttled economic development inside the Blue Line. Today, however, we feel an even bigger obstacle exists. Ironically, this obstacle says it is here to Ò protectÓ our Ò natural environmentÓ and the Ò human communitiesÓ within the Adirondack Park. Their ultimate goal, however, is the exact opposite. Protect the Adirondacks exists to drive permanent residents from the Adirondacks, plain and simple. Aside from their own interests, they want a park devoid of lights, homes and businesses. They envision a playground they can drive through in their shiny BMW X5s, noses skyward, where they are not forced to interact with an inferior Adirondack citizenry. Having made their money elsewhere, jobs and the local economy mean nothing to the people wallowing in the shadows behind Protect. Fewer jobs means fewer people, thus more command by their like-minded. Shuttered schools simply mean less taxes on fancy lakeside second homes and vanishing downtowns means less blight enroute to the water’s edge. So, today, we call for Protect the Adirondacks to be abolished. ProtectÕ s latest attempt at driving Adirondackers into moving vans occurred when the group filed suit in March of 2012 against the proposed Adirondack Club and Resort (ACR) in Tupper Lake. Now, two years later, after making its way through a handful of courts — the state’s highest court last week finally struck down the suit as being without merit. So, what exactly was accomplished here? And, more importantly at what cost? ACR developer Michael Foxman said the cost of litigation alone was seven figures. The rising cost of materials on his project adds even more to that figure. Then there was the cost to the state of attorney fees, courtrooms, judges, clerks as well as lost income and business taxes. The biggest price, Foxman noted, was paid by the Tupper Lake business owners that were unable to hang on throughout the process and became collateral damage as a result. Then again, isnÕ t that precisely what Protect desired? The ACR project offers real and tangible economic opportunity to a Ò human communityÓ struggling to keep its head above water. However, when asked about the motivation behind their inane lawsuit following the APA’s January 2012 approval of the project, Protect attorney John Caffry said simply, Ò We would like to kill it.” Nevermind that the Adirondack Club and Resort project was one of the most scrutinized developments ever to come before the APA board, including when Protect member and former APA Executive Director John Glennon served. Nevermind that more than seven years of fine tuning with
the APA staff went into the ultimate 10-1 decision to approve the project, including a 19-day adjudicatory hearing that generated a 4,486-page transcript and a 22,000-page record. And, nevermind that the decision was not made easily or without sacrifice on both sides, which is what is needed for true compromise. IsnÕ t that how the system is supposed to work? Apparently, not for Protect — they filed a lawsuit after the APA board of commissioners approved the plan anyway. This wasnÕ t about making the ACR a more environmentally friendly project — it was about killing it. Foxman and nearly everyone involved are convinced that Protect abused the judicial process and litigated in the hope they would drag the project through enough red tape that the developers would give up. We wholeheartedly agree and there simply is no place in society for these strong-armed obstructionist tactics. And if you think this was a one-time deal, think again, their back at it with the land swap between the state and NYCO Minerals, with a goal not environmentally based, but to drive the company and 600 jobs out of the park, basically driving a death nail into the communities of Willsboro and Lewis. And again, suits filed by Protect have been found “without merit” in the court system. So, how do we cut the head off this long-tentacled monster known as Protect the Adirondacks? Obviously, chopping their source of funding is paramount. Protect’s 2013 tax return shows just $268,000 in revenue Ñ not a tremendous amount when compared to green groups like the Adirondack Council at $1.7 million. Perhaps less people would donate if they knew that Protect’s Executive Director, Peter Bauer, pulls in a cool $85,000 annually — $35,000 more than the average salary of chief executives at other local not-for-profits. That’s nearly one-third of the organizations total revenue. Then, laws need to be changed so obstructionist groups like Protect are not reimbursed by the state for litigation they choose to file. That’s precisely what Protect tried to do during the appeals process against ACR. These groups shouldnÕ t be rewarded for these legalized harassment techniques. Finally, the media is to blame for giving these organizations credibility. Why even allow them a voice at the table when discussing these projects? What credentials does Peter Bauer have to make him worthy of contacting for input? Let us be the first to say that Denton Publications, for one, will no longer be Bauer’s bully pulpit. We call on other media outlets to follow suit. As Michael Foxman so eloquently put it, there are some preservationists who are pro-environment. There are others who are anti-people. Protect is clearly the latter, and they need to slink back to their headquarters in Niskayuna and to the other portions of downstate from which they came. Ñ
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New Year - New Era 2
the project for now. 015 already? I can’t believe how Like Castro in 1962, fast the years many liken Jong-unÕ s seem to fly by. cyber-attack on Sony and I canÕ t help but their nationÕ s veiled threats wonder if the fast pace to bomb US theaters durof society these days ing our holiday season as lends to how quickly a formal act of war. Havthe years seem to slip ing lived through the misby. sile crisis, I canÕ t say that As we enter the I have the same sense of New Year, we do so pending disaster, but weÕ ve with a pending new Dan Alexander witnessed so many of these relationship with one Thoughts from attacks by unstable indiour closest neighBehind the Pressline viduals it certainly had to bors, Cuba, an island be taken seriously. country that has been What I donÕ t understand about the anything but a close friend for over 50 film itself, who in their right mind years. A significant portion of their popwould produce such a goofy story line? ulation as well as those here in the US We know Jong-un is operating with have no memory of the era when Cuba less than a full deck and is extremely was a high profile vacation spot for the paranoid, having outlawed any North rich and famous. Korean from using his name for any A great deal of speculation regardother person in the country. Why make ing the future relations between the two him the feature character and use his countries has fueled the media, since name and likeness, as opposed to some the surprise announcement two weeks other fictitious Asian dictator? Can you ago, and given the contentious politiimagine the outrage here if Hollywood cal atmosphere in Washington, it seems clear that we have not yet had the final did a major spoof film on assassinating word on how relations will play out. President Obama? It seems to me somebody should Only Congress can lift the long standhave seen all this coming. Jong-un isn’t ing embargo that has restricted the island nation, but President Obama has the type of fellow to just laugh this made it clear that a new era in relations sort of thing off. He is unstable and we know what happens when you provoke has already begun. I canÕ t say that I am up to speed on unstable people....especially, paranoid dictators who possess nuclear weapcurrent US-Cuban relations, but for years itÕ s been assumed nothing would ons! With all this as a backdrop the price change until the Castro brothers have of oil continues to drop, the Russian passed and democracy had overtaken the communist country. As a small child economy is tanking, Islamic radicals living in the south during the 1962 mis- continue to kill innocent children, Ebola is still not under control and the Repubsile crisis, within close firing range of licans are about to take over Washingthose missiles, I grew up with the understanding that no other leader was ton. 2015 Is sure to be another wild ride. more despised by our nation than Fidel Castro, who many still blame for the as- Well, so much for world peace and goodwill for all. We can only hope and sassination of President Kennedy. pray that reasonable leaders take step Oddly at the same time we are doto lessen the building tensions and all ing a 180 reversal on Cuba, the newest despised country leader Kim Jong-un of GodÕ s people can learn to live in harNorth Korea is also casting his shadow mony on this small planet we all must of fear across the country after a cyber- share. attack on Sony Pictures for their proHappy New Year. duction of the film The Interview. So feared is Jong-un, that several major US Dan Alexander is publisher and CEO theaters refused to show the film and of Denton Publications. He may be Sony has reluctantly chosen to shelve reached at dan@denpubs.com.
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Tis the Season To the Editor: With the holiday season upon us we are a society currently expressing our best wishes, joy, appreciation, and the like to our fellow man. We also are caring for those who are, in some fashion, unfortunate due to as assortment of circumstances. Gift giving is among the top actions as it is so rewarding to the donor and receiver in so many cases. One of the circumstances existing with so many people is that of being lonely, due to a variety of reason. Many are in a hospital, a health related facility, alone at home, incapacitated, in remorse, starving for friendship or communication. To many it seems there are as many as 48 hours in a day. Loneliness can be treated, or even cured by a simple gift, that of sharing some of our time via a phone call, or perhaps better, a personal visit if appropriate. The value of this gift can be a win win for everyone! Dennis Galloway Lake George
Make quit smoking a goal To the Editor: It’s almost that time again. Time to reflect on the past year and time to resolve to do something differently in the months ahead. This year, why not make quitting smoking a priority? Quitting is truly the best gift you can give your family, your loved ones, and yourself. Shortly after quitting your blood pressure and pulse rate return to normal, your risk of a heart attack drops, and breathing becomes easier as your lung capacity increases. Your doctorÕ s assistance will more than double the odds that you will succeed, and he/she can recommend medications to help you deal with cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Call your health plan or your Medicaid Managed Care plan to find out which medications are covered. For more support, call the New York State Smokers’ Quitline at 1-866-NY-QUITS. Imagine next year at this time being able to say, “I quit smoking for good.” Andrea Whitmarsh North Country Healthy Heart Network Program Coordinator Ð Living Tobacco-Free Initiative
Omitted group To the Editor: In my letter to the editor last week entitled Ò Christmas Thanks,Ó I failed to mention a very important group of individuals who supported Christmas in Essex on Dec. 13 and I’d like to make this correction now. Drew Reithel of the Willsboro Diner was responsible for preparing the pancake breakfast and we are most thankful for his time and talents. The breakfast was served up by the wonderful men of the Essex F&A Masons and the venue for this breakfast was provided by Ron Jackson and the Essex Volunteer Fire Department. Without these fine folks supporting our efforts, we would not have had the successful start to the day that we did. My sincere apologies for omitting them from the previous thank you letter and my sincere thanks for their efforts to support Christmas in Essex. Thank you. Ken Hughes, Co-Organizer, Christmas in Essex
The other side of the story To the Editor: I would like to respond to Mr. Irv West’s letter to the editor, you state that the young man in Ferguson was shot for robbing a store, and he did rob a store, he was captured on video surveilance doing just that. What you fail to mention, conveniently for your cause, is that he attacked an officer of the law, tried to take his gun, left the
scene, and then came back towards the officer again. I know you will deny these facts even though it was proven by a grand jury. You, my friend, are the one that needs to open their eyes! If someone attacks an officer of the law during an apprehension, in my personal opinion you just gave up any potential rights you may have had. When an officer of the law gives you an order and you do not follow that order, what do you expect? And as for the person who was asked for his ID without committing a crime, if heÕ s innocent, whatÕ s the problem? I see and hear about this type of thing daily and canÕ t believe it. The reason African Americans are held in so much suspicion is because of some simple statistics, listed here. The New Century Foundation studies federal crime reports, and found significant differences in crime ratio between races, verified by the FBI’s NCVS, National Crime Victimization Survey and The Department of JusticeÕ s UCR, Uniform Crime Reports, FBI Communication’s Division, 304-625-4995. They state emphatically that the judicial system is not biased against minorities. Blacks are seven times more likely than people of other races to commit murder, and eight times more likely to commit robbery. Blacks are three times more likely to use a hand gun, and twice more likely to use a knife. Hispanics commit three times more violent crimes than whites, but the statistics are nebulous because sometimes they are classified as white, so it could be far higher. The best indicator of violent crime levels in an area is the percent of the population that is black and Hispanic. Blacks are 39 times more likely to commit a violent crime against whites then vice versa, and 136 times more likely to commit a robbery. Forty-five percent of black crime is against whites, 43 against other blacks, and 10 percent against Hispanic. Bill Coats, Elizabethtown
No one is above the law To the Editor: In rebuttal to Mr. Irv West Thurman, Letters to the Editor, Dec. 20, 2014 issue I was amazed at his anger and confused by it. I also believe that it would be wonderful if we Ò could all get along” and show respect for one another. I personally don’t need to Ò understandÓ or Ò empathizeÓ what anotherÕ s life is about, all we really need to do is respect one another as people, their space and their property. What happened in Ferguson was a tragedy, one that would have never happened if Michael Brown had respected the shop owners property. If he did not assault the shop owner (all caught on tape), if he did not jaywalk and when asked by the officer to stop, did not react by assaulting the officer and tried to take his weapon. Where is the townÕ s rage over this? Why was he not taught to respect others? Why was he taught it was alright to take what he wanted and to disrespect law enforcement? When, if ever, was this young man taught morals or values? Rage, if I lived there, IÕ d have a lot of rage over this foolishness and IÕ d be mad as hell at Al Sharpton and all the others who stirred the pot that led to the burning of businesses in Ferguson. This had nothing to do with race, just with someone with no respect for other people, their property or the laws of this country. Where is your rage for this behavior? Who are the victims and who are the oppressors here, just who are they? What about the parents themselves for not wanting more out of life and thinking just taking what someone else worked hard for is alright? You say your wife is an intelligent and educated woman. How did she get that way? Go to school, worked hard to get a good education so she could have a good job and a good life? I would think she did it to better her life like we all do regardless of race, color or creed. Why do not all people do that? WouldnÕ t the world be much better off if one and all strived to get a good education and if parents taught morals and values to their children and participated in their lives? You write of her being followed in stores by loss prevention
people. Guess what? We all are, be it by cameras, secret shoppers or just plain floor people watching us. Me, I shop in well, let us just say I don’t fit in with the Macy’s crowd and I do get watched and I donÕ t care for they are doing their job and I don’t steal, therefore I could care less. They waste their time and I figure it gives them something to do and I go merrily on my way, taking no offence whatsoever. Do they target me? Sure they do, who cares. Could it be how I am dressed or do I fit the profile of someone who has shoplifted before? Have I been seen on camera in the same frame of someone who is shoplifting and they think were together, who knows and who cares. I have enough self-confidence and self-esteem to know who and what I am and to know they are just doing their job. As for Mr. Gardner, he was also doing something illegal (selling Ò loosiesÓ ), turned in and complained by shop owners who sell packs of cigarettes. His owns wife’s admissions stated he was lazy and overweight and she told him to stop selling them. He refused because lack of work because of his illnesses. In both of these situations, both were breaking the law, both refused to surrender to police so I ask, Ò Were the police to walk away and say, Ô Ok, do what you wantÕ and fail at the job they are sworn to uphold? How about they (Mr. Brown and Mr. Gardner) just go willingly? How about they just don’t do the crime in the first place and show some respect? What a concept, donÕ t you think? No one is above the law, not you, not me. As for good police and bad police, yep, they are all out there just like there are good people and bad people and I have met both kinds, how about you? I would not do a police officer’s job for love nor money, nor could I bear to deal with or see what they see every day of their lives. God Bless them for their service for I could not do it. How many black men have killed a white cop? Did they not just protest in NYC saying, “Dead Cops/When do we want them?/We want them NOWÓ ? Do you realize they ran over a police officer and wanted the person driving to run him over again? Why would they rage, rage against someone that they donÕ t even know, to kill this person because they are a cop? This sounds right to you? Maybe we should talk of blacks killing blacks in which happens more than a white cop killing a black person or how the blacks target the white elderly and pregnant in their Ò knock outÓ game or killing a five-year-old white girl on her grandpa’s lap or three black youths killing a white girl for her bike. Are you outraged yet? I am outraged at any loss of life taken by anyone when it should not happen at all. Should you not be outraged at the blacks who to this very day are still selling blacks into slavery? Are the blacks really oppressed or is it a belief they have grown to believe, of stories long told of you canÕ t do instead of you can do, you choose. Maybe you should open your heart and so some soul searching. The difference between you and I is not the color of our skin it is in the outlook we have on life. The way we choose to treat others, the respect and kindness we show them in our daily lives, even if one or both of us is having a bad day and it is in our moral compass, values and beliefs. Lorraine Kovarovic, Schroon Lake
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Chamber concert to benefit library
UPPER JAY Ñ The Kortepeter-Ragan Family Chamber concert takes place Saturday, Dec. 27, at 2 p.m. at the Wells Memorial Library. There will be Four violins and a cello with the program of chamber music and solos, including PachelbelÕ s Canon, Sleigh Ride, and William Tell Overture. Donations will be accepted to benefit the library.
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 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.
The Champlain Valley Film Society is slated to kick off their winter event schedule on Jan. 10 at the Whallonsburgh Grange with a screening of Pride, the story of a group of Welsh coal miners who formed an unlikely alliance with the LGBT community during Thatcherian reforms in the 1980s. New this year is a children’s event series, which is free for families. Pictured here is Sheera Broderick, a staffer who manned the organization’s booth at the Whallonsburgh Grange’s holiday market on Saturday, Dec. 20.
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Stefanik
From page 1 ÒI wanted to stay away from the typical speech,” she said. She briefed constituents, who had gathered at Commonwealth Home Fashions, on her efforts since the general election seven weeks ago, including ethics briefings and networking with other incoming representatives. Everything has been going well... mostly.
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“But I think my luck ran out with the office lottery,” she joked. Stefanik drew 51 of 57, putting her on the fifth floor in the Cannon House Office Building. (All are welcome to visit, she noted.) Within the district, Stefanik will have offices in Plattsburgh, Glens Falls and Watertown. In March, her office will launch a mobile component that will visit smaller locales across the expansive district, which covers some 16,000 square miles, making it one of the largest east of
the Mississippi River. ÒW eÕ re coming to you, you donÕ t have to drive 2-3 hours,” she said. “This role is representing everyone in the district regardless of affiliation. I hope our office door policy will set the tone.” The representative-elect, who will take office next month, also pointed to folks on her transition team, including many of the elected officials present at the gathering, and introduced her district director, Anthony Pileggi, a Herkimer County native who put in stints with Rep. Richard Hanna (NY-22) and served as StefanikÕ s deputy campaign manager and director of operations. Other hires include Chris Perry, a highly sought-after Capitol Hill vet, as StefanikÕ s legislative director; Ethan Gilbert as legislative correspondent and Anderson Briggs, who will serve as staff assistant in Stefanik’s DC office. ÒI Õ m really proud of the team we compiled in terms of both in-district and in DC,Ó said the representative-elect. “We will have a very experienced and a very hardworking team.” LEGISLATIVE ASSIGNMENTS Stefanik said her other priority was working closely with outgoing Rep. Bill Owens’ office to ensure a seamless transition. “I can’t say how helpful he’s been,” she said. “His staff has been wonderful.” Some staffers might stay on, Stefanik noted. Each representative-elect receives two initial committee assignments. She landed a plum gig with placement on the House Armed Services Committee, which is among the most competitive. ÒT he fact that I was one of the few freshman who was able to get a slot on that committee is a huge win for the 21st district, particularly to the Fort Drum community, which is the largest economic driver to northern New York,” she said. The other is Education and the Workforce, which is extremely helpful for rural districts, Stefanik said, particularly when it comes to addressing challenges like the implementation of Common Core and keeping more remote districts competitive with their urban counterparts. Members of StefanikÕ s agricultural and veterans advisory team will continue to keep her updated with issues on the ground and roundtable discussions will follow. Ô EASY CROWDÕ The event, which was billed as a non-political gathering, saw about 100 Willsboro and Essex residents turn out. The mood was congenial and friendly, with
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ACR
From page 1 splinter the community, while supporters say the project will bring a much-needed shot in the arm to the local economy. About 90 percent of the land would remain undeveloped. Two years ago, the APA approved permits to allow development in a 10-1 vote, the catalyst for the latest legal challenge. The plaintiffs claimed the APA violated its own regulations, among other claims. That was thrown out by the stateÕ s appellate court in July. But the plaintiffs said the appellate division erred when it held that the Adirondack Park Land Use and Development Plan of the APA Act is merely guidance and is not binding. WednesdayÕ s decision by the court of appeals said Ò the portion of the order does not finally determine the proceeding within the meaning of the constitution.”
www.valleynewsadk.com Bauer said a 1,100-acre subdivision currently underway in the southern Adirondacks uses a design similar to the ACR project of far flung building lots connected by roads and power lines. Ò The decisions of the APA and the courts appear to have opened the floodgates for much more of this type of destructive development throughout the Adirondacks,Ó he said.” Developers Michael Foxman and Tom Lawson were unavailable for comment by the time this story went to press. NEXT STEP ARISE chair Jim LaValley said he was pleased with the decision. Ò WeÕ re excited the Court of Appeals ruled exactly the way we thought,” he said. “It supports what previous courts determined and what the APA approved in February 2012. We hope the plaintiffs will step aside and let Tupper Lake and the region move forward.”
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Bauer said Protect and the Sierra Club will continue to monitor the project. The project still needs permits from the Department of Environmental Conservation, US Army Corp of Engineers, approval by the NYS Attorney General and funding approval by the Franklin County Industrial Development Agency, he noted in the statement. The North Country Chamber of Commerce said they welcomed the decision. Ò This has been a cynical effort to end an opportunity for economic transformation in the Tupper Lake area, and hopefully these delaying tactics are now at an end,Ó said Garry Douglas, president of the North Country Chamber of Commerce and Co-Chair of the North Country Regional Economic Development Council, in an email. Ò This project has successfully undergone years of review, discussion and examination by the Adirondack Park Agency and others,
resulting in a well conceived vision for balanced growth which earned the approval of the state,” he said. Douglas said the chamber looks forward to making progress toward economic and community sustainability. Ò It is time to end the stalling tactics and move forward.” Work is slated to begin this summer. WednesdayÕ s decision marks the second blow in as many weeks for green groups. Last week, the state supreme court determined that NYCO can explore company-held grounds in the Jay Mountain Wilderness for wollastonite. The land, referred to as “Lot 8,” was obtained by NYCO as part of a land swap, a measure permissive with an amendment to the state constitution. Voters approved that measure in 2013.
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Westport lands $500K for town hall renovation By Pete DeMola
pete@denpubs.com WESTPORT Ñ As the year draws to a close, the town hall has been given the reprieve to see many more. Earlier this month, the town-appointed committee spearheading the efforts to renovate the octogenary offices nailed down $500,000 in state financing to extend the sagging structure’s lifeline. The funds, which were awarded as part of a recent $63.4 million injection into the North Country, marks a tectonic benchmark in the project, one that allows the top-to-bottom makeover to move forward after three years of public meetings, engineering surveys and two public referendums. Committee member Bill Johnston was elated and said the logistics still need to be ironed out. While the design process is in the early stages, the half-million allows for the creation of plans and specifications as part of a detailed design process Johnston lauded other critical players for their efforts, including the Essex County Department of Community Resources, Vermont Integrated Architecture (VIA) and the New York State Office of Public Recreation, who helped getting the building listed on the historic register last summer. NEW LOOK The building, which was originally constructed in 1928, is structurally sound, but needs a total overhaul. “It has faced the wear and tear of time,” said Johnston. Earlier this summer, the public was treated to a simulated walkthrough conceptualized by VIA. Plans call for foundation, frame and roof repair, correction of electrical system deficiencies and measures to make the structure a net-zero energy building, the first such municipal building in the Adirondack Park. Public safety and disability concerns will be addressed, as well the reversal of work undertaken in the 1970s that compromised the historic integrity of the building’s appearance, like drop ceilings and inferior windows. “It’s a thorough renovation,” said committee member Nancy Page. “Not piecemeal.” Page said the public made it clear that they wanted keep the structure, which once housed a grange hall and a roller rink, within the hamlet. Prospects for the structure would have been bleak if the town opted to move operations elsewhere because of the weak real estate market. “It would be financially infeasible for a for-profit owner, or other non-profit owner, to make the amount of investment and carry out the extensive renovations that the town has the ability to do,Ó read the grant application. UNPOLISHED GEM Johnston called the town hall and other key buildings in the community gems that make WestCONTINUED ON PAGE 11
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www.valleynewsadk.com from hamlet to hamlet to make the Champlain Valley a destination for outdoor tourism. Similar undertakings in England, he said, act as major economic drivers. The project also has the support of the Westport Chamber of Commerce. Ò It strengthens the center of our town and sends a clear message that town government believes in downtown,Ó wrote President Dee Carroll. Lakes to Locks, too, wrote in support of the project: Ò Maintaining the integrity of Westport as a historic waterfront community is essential to its future economic vitality,Ó wrote Executive Director Janet Kennedy. Total costs for the project are estimated to come in at around $1.4 million. Bonding referendums for a facility that would have comprised the town hall, firehouse, public works department and a school bus repair facility for Westport Central School were shot down in 2010 and 2011. Supervisor Dan Connell thanked Deputy County Manager Mike Mascarenas for assistance in applying for the grant. “A little town like Westport, with basically 1,000 people, this is the only way we can do these projectsÓ
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The town is slated to kick off their bicentennial celebrations in July. Pictured above: The Westport Town Hall Renovation Committee locked in $500,000 in state funds earlier this month to give the historic structure a complete face lift. Photo by Keith Lobdell
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Basketball teams square off in Coaches vs. Cancer Challenge Girls’ basketball
reached double-digit scoring as the Eagles topped the Blue Bombers 46-43 in overtime Dec. 19. WestportÕ s Anderson Gay scored a gamehigh 17 points in the tight contest while Sam Napper and Thomas Mero each had 12. The Eagles topped the Blue Bombers 8-5 in extra time. Lake PlacidÕ s Scott Rossi scored 16 points, Tarik Cecunjanin 11 and Alex Brandes 10 more in the close loss.
Seton Catholic 37, Elizabethtown-Lewis 25 PLATTSBURGH Ñ The Knights outscored the Lions 13-1 in the first quarter and the two teams played even from there as Seton Catholic earned the 37-25 win Dec. 20. The KnightsÕ Kelli Ryan nearly matched Elizabethtown-LewisÕ total as she scored a gamehigh 24 points. The LionsÕ Jasmin Barnes had 12 points, Emma Disogra scored 10 and Myra Adams rounded out the team’s scoring with three more. Westport 38, Lake Placid 15 PLATTSBURGH Ñ Hannah Schwoebel scored 21 points and pulled down 24 rebounds, Ellie Schwoebel had six more and the Eagles topped Lake Placid 38-15 in a low-scoring affair Dec. 20. Westport held its opponent to four first-half points while scoring 16 for what would be an insurmountable lead, though Lake Placid did get within eight points late in the game before the Eagles pulled away. The Blue BombersÕ Liza Marinis scored six points and Cameron Shipman had three more in the setback. Melissa Rath, Lauren Rossi and Maria Paola each had two. Rounding out WestportÕ s scoring were Ellie Storey (4), Chloe Mitchell (3), Keragon Viens (2) and Sienna Fleury (2). Moriah 50, Willsboro 26 PLATTSBURGH Ñ The Vikings jumped out
Seton Catholic 68, Elizabethtown-Lewis 45 PLATTSBURGH Ñ Kevin Murray scored 26 points as Seton Catholic earned the 68-45 win over Elizabethtown-Lewis Dec. 20. Philip Yang and Kaden Baugh also reached double-digits for the Knights by scoring 18 and 11, respectively. The Lions, who fell behind 17-8 after the first quarter, were led by Zac Noka-Bailey’s 14 points. Joel Morris added nine and Sam Huttig seven more in the loss.
Westport’s Ellie Schwoebel (center) works inside against two Lake Placid defenders in the Eagles’ 38-15 win. Photo by Keith Lobdell
to a 13-2 first quarter lead and continued to roll as they topped the Warriors 50-26 on Dec. 20. Madison Stahl led Moriah with 23 points while Caitlin Pelkey added seven more in the win. Andrea O’Hara paced Willsboro with 10 points with six coming from long range. Pay-
ton Gough had eight and Trina Bigelow six to round out the bulk of the team’s scoring.
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Westport 46, Lake Placid 43 (OT) PLATTSBURGH Ñ Three Eagles players
Moriah 61, Willsboro 18 PLATTSBURGH Ñ Moriah held a slim 1210 lead heading into the second quarter before turning up the pressure with a 22-0 run over the next eight minutes on its way to the 61-18 win Dec. 20. The Vikings, who held the Warriors to eight points in the second half, were led by Taylor Slattery’s 13 points. Adam Jaquish added 10 more in the win. WillsboroÕ s Zach Pierson led the team with five points, Jon-Morgan Chrstian had four and Cole Pierce three in the loss.
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Boys’ basketball Lake Placid 47, Elizabethtown-Lewis 29 LAKE PLACID Ñ The Blue Bombers held the Lions Zac NokaBailey, who was coming off of a 31 point game, in check as they picked up the 47-29 win Dec. 16. Scott Rossi lead Lake Placid with 16 points while Alex Brandes scored 10 and Jay Reid chipped in nine. Noka-Bailey tallied eight points for Elizabethtown-Lewis while Sam Huttig scored 10 in the setback. Lake Placid took a 22-15 lead into halftime before a 20-4 third quarter decided the outcome of the game. Ticonderoga 54, Willsboro 29 TICONDEROGA Ñ Evan Graney led the Sentinels with 19 points as Ticonderoga used a strong second half to upend Willsboro Dec. 16. The Sentinels outscored the Warriors 39-16 after the break. Graney hit three from outside while Colvin Chapman scored nine points for Ticonderoga. Willsboro’s Sean Lincoln scored 12 points to lead the team. Zach Pierson added six points in the setback. AuSable Valley 53, Saranac 50 SARANAC Ñ The Patriots jumped to a seven point led in the first quarter before the Chiefs slowly crawled back, but eventually held on for the 53-50 win Dec. 17. Nate Manning led AuSable Valley with 14 points while Kobe Parrow was right behind with 12. Lucas Perez added nine in the league win. The Chiefs outscored the Patriots in the second and third quarters before coming up just short in the end. Saranac’s Isiah Dessureault scored 14 points while Austin Myers and Zach LePage eached connected on a pair of threes on their way to eight points. Keene 82, Wells 32 KEENE VALLEY — Austin Brown scored 23 points to lead the Beavers over the Indians 82-32 Dec. 19. Brown connected on three triples while Colton Venner scored 17 and Brandon Dumas 14 more in the blowout victory on their home court. Keene led 42-5 at the half. Wells’ Clayton Smith scored 10 points and Mark Cleveland nine more as the two handled the bulk of the Indians’ scoring.
Girls’ basketball Keene 80, Wells 23 KEENE VALLEY — The Beavers jumped out to a 23-2 first quarter lead and never looked back as they routed Wells 80-23 on Dec. 16. Hanna Whitney lead all scorers with 30 points while Elaina Smith was right behind with 24. Taylor Geiger was third in points for Keene with nine in the win. Wells’ Samantha Zemken led her team with 10 points. Ticonderoga 43, Willsboro 27 WILLSBORO — Ticonderoga built a 26-12 lead in the first half and outscored the Warriors by two over the second as they picked up the 43-27 win Dec. 16. Haleigh Wright scored 13 points to lead the Sentinels while Delaney Hughes and Savannah Bezon each added seven. Willsboro’s Payton Gough scored a game-high 14 points in the
setback followed by Rachael Burt’s four. Saranac 61, AuSable Valley 51 CLINTONVILLE — Kaitlyn Bowman scored 24 points to lead the Chiefs past the Patriots in a tight league contest. Saranac went into the half up a point and came out the winner of a back-and-fourth second half. Tori Trim added 13 points and Kayla Napper 12 more in the win. Four AuSable Valley players reached double digit scoring as Meghan Strong scored 11, Madison McCabe 12, Kourtney Keenan 10 and Sydney Snow 10 more. Elizabethtown-Lewis 45, Lake Placid 11 ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ The scoring trio of Jasmin Barnes, Emma Disogra and Myra Adams handled all of the LionsÕ scoring while the defense clamped down on Lake Placid for a 45-11 win Dec. 16. Barnes scored 17 points, followed by Disogra’s 16 and Adams’ 12. Barnes connected on two triples while Adams hit once from outside in the win. The Lions used a 20-0 first quarter to set an early tone, holding the Blue Bombers to single-digit scoring in each quarter to follow. Lake PlacidÕ s Lauren Rossi led her team in scoring with four points in the setback. AuSable Valley 73, Saranac Lake 18 CLINTONVILLE Ñ The Patriots held the Red Storm to six points in the first half as they crused to the 73-18 Dec. 18. Madison McCabe led AuSable Valley with 16 points while Mady Rondeau (13) and Meghan Strong (12) also reached double-digit scoring. Melissa Moody accounted for half of Saranac LakeÕ s scoring offense with nine points while Talia McDonough added four more in the setback. The PatriotsÕ Vanessa Garrow and Hannah Rondeau each tallied eight points. Keene 71, Johnsburg 10 NORTH CREEK Ñ The BeaversÕ offense erupted to a tune of 39 first quarter points and allowed no more than four points in a single quarter as they routed Johnsburg 71-10 Dec. 18. Hanna Whitney scored 19 points and Elaina Smith added 16 in the win. Taylor Geiger chipped in 12 more and Naomi Peduzzi had eight. JohnsburgÕ s Elizabeth Ordway led the team with six points in the home setback. AuSable Valley 46, Peru 39 PERU — Madison McCabe scored 17 points as the Patriots upended the Indians 46-39 for the Dec. 19 road win. AuSable ValleyÕ s Mady Rondeau hit three of the teamÕ s seven threes on her way to ten points while Meghan Strong scored 13, six from outside. AuSable Valley outscored Peru by 11 through the second and third quarters, building a lead the Indians couldn’t overcome. PeruÕ s Meghan Mazzella and Sam Spear handled most of the team’s scoring as they tallied 15 and 14, respectively.
Bowling Girls: Ticonderoga 4, Willsboro 0 WILLSBORO Ñ The WarriorsÕ Kayla Gay and Devi Lee rolled
series of 381 and 352, respectively, but Ticonderoga picked up the 4-0 win Dec. 16. Cheyanne Tuthill led all bowlers with a 483 while Caddidy McKee added a 448 and Lucy Lapeter a 435 in the Sentinels’ 4-0 league win. Boys: Peru 7, AuSable Valley 3 Girls: Peru 4, AuSable Valley 0 PLATTSBURGH Ñ The IndiansÕ Jonathan Bowman and Kyle Medofik bowled series of 670 and 618, respectively, to lead Peru over AuSable Valley Dec. 17. The Patriots also had two bowlers go over 600 in Tyler Atkins (618) and Noah Martineau (605). The Peru girls picked up the 4-0 sweep over the Patriots, led by Briaunna Varno’s 496 series. Madison Cragle and Katherine Clark each rolled a 452 series. Jocelyn Perky finished with a 407 for AuSable Valley, followed by Brooke SantaMaria (355), Shania Malskis (349) and Janelle Simpson (332). Boys: AuSable Valley 8, Beekmantown 2 Girls: Beekmantown 4, AuSable Valley 0 AUSABLE FORKS — Tyler Light bowled a 682 series to help lead the Patriots over the Eagles 8-2 Dec. 18 on their home lanes. Meanwhile, in the girlsÕ match, BeekmantownÕ s Sara Munson rolled a 615 as her team picked up the 4-0 sweep. The Patriots’ Troy McDonald (568), Ryan Thomas (551) and Brandan Ano (542) also had strong games while Beekmantown’s Morgan Brown registered a 645 series. Janelle Simpson’s 382 and Jocelyn Perky’s 379 paced the AuSable Valley girls. Girls: AuSable Valley 4, Willsboro 0 AUSABLE FORKS Ñ Janelle Simpson led the Ausable Valley girls’ bowling team with a 405 series in their 4-0 win over Willsboro Dec. 19. Shania Malskis added a 358 in the team’s win. Willsboro’s Kayla Gay finished with a score of 397 while teammate Ashlee Billings finished with a 300 series.
Boys’ swimming PLATTSBURGH — The Hornets picked up first-place finishes in five of nine events with win the Dec. 16 Relay Carnival over AuSable Valley and Franklin Academy. Plattsburgh won the 400 medley relay, 200 freestyle relay, 400 IM relay, 200 butterfly relay and 200 freestyle first-year relay for the win. Nick Nowosielski, Dalton Harney, Kenny Hausrath, Tristan Van Arman, Michael Dragoon, Troy Goldsmith, Slade Wright, Josh Gonzalez, Cameron Criss, Zach Martin, James Hilchey, Lucas Rotz and Brandon Fox all swam on winning relay teams for the Hornets. The PatriotsÕ Mark Whitney, Dillon Drollette, Dylan Sheffer, Tyler Champine, Connor Croghan, Elijah Bushey, Ryan Agoney and Payson Baer earned wins in the 500 crescendo relay, 200 backstroke relay and 200 breaststroke relay. Franklin Academy collected one win in the 400 freestyle relay with swimming by Christian Benware, Alex Garland, Joe Tracy and Ryan Tober.
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Indoor track Boys Saranac 137 Plattsburgh 108 Ticonderoga 83 Beekmantown 72 Peru 35 AuSable Valley 24 Seton Catholic 17 EKMW 15
Girls Beekmantown 113 Saranac 101.5 Ticonderoga 93 Plattsburgh 76 Peru 55 Seton Catholic 44 AuSable Valley 28.5 EKMW 0
PLATTSBURGH Ñ The Saranac boys and Beekmantown girls opened the indoor track season with wins Dec. 17 at the Field House in Plattsburgh. Justin Liechty paced Saranac with wins in the high jump (6’2”), the 300 (37.6 seconds) and the 1,600 relay (4:10.6) along with Zach Miller, Colby Churchill and Ben Bova. Mitch Fink won the triple jump (38’11.75”) for the Chiefs while Colby Russel took the shot put. BeekmantownÕ s Tristen Reid had a similar day for the girls with three wins in the long jump (15’2.25”), 55 hurdles (9.2) and the 640 relay with Elisabeth Plympton, Kallie Villemaire and Kimberlin Ratliff. The Plattsburgh boys, who finished second, had first-place fin-
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Jonathan Gay of EKMW, pictured above, ran the 1,000 in 2:50.8 to finish first, 15 seconds ahead of second-place finisher Caleb Moore of Seton Catholic on Dec. 17.
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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 NEW CONSTRUCTION OF EMS STATION Johnsburg, New York Johnsburg Emergency Squad., Inc. is seeking contractor bids for the following scopes of work: Final site work and finish Grading; Concrete; Exterior Carpentry; Interior carpentry; Plumbing; Electrical. Plans are available for review and take-offs at the EMS station located at the junction of 8 Peaceful Valley Road and Rte.8 in the town of
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BUILDING LOTS LEGAL FOR SALE in NOTICE the town of Moriah. Lake CONSTRUCTION view, NEW HAS YOUR BUILDING SHIFTgreat hunting, andOF privacy what EMS STATION more could you Johnsburg, ask for. Call New YorkED OR SETTLED? Contact Woodford Brothers Ashley at 578-2501 for more Emergency Johnsburg information. Inc, for straightening,leveling, Squad., Inc. is seeking and wood frame contractor bids for foundation the at 1-800-OLD-BARN. following scopes repairs of www.woodfordbros.com. PROPERTY FOR SALE: Hill work and work:Rand Final site "Not applicable in Queens Road, Beekmantown, 11.67 Concrete; finishNY. Grading; county" Wooded Acres, Exterior Borders Carpentry; State InteLand. Private Sale. 518-492-7178. rior carpentry; Plumbing; Electrical. Plans are available for review and take-offs at the EMS station located at the junction of 8 Peaceful Valley Road and Rte.8 in the town of Johnsburg. There is a place to work in the building, but call (518) 251-2244 just before coming. A bidder also may purchase a set of plans for $25, but call to request a copy before picking them up. Bids must be received by noon on January 29, 2015: At the EMS station 8 Peaceful Valley Road, North Creek, NY By mail at P.O. Box 151,Johnsburg,NY 12843 By fax at: 518-251-2257 By Email: knessle@frontiernet.net These bids will be opened, read, and considered by the JEMS Board of Directors at a special meeting to be held Wednesday February 4, 2015. The accepted bid will be effective as determined at this meeting, pending approval by the NYS EmerLEGAL NOTICE NEW CONSTRUCTION gency Services Revolving Loan as this conOF EMS STATION struction is financed Johnsburg, New York through a loan with Johnsburg Emergency them. Squad., Inc. is seeking contractor bids for the The Johnsburg Emerfollowing scopes of gency Squad, Inc. has been and will continue work: Final site work and finish Grading; Concrete; to be an equal opportuExterior Carpentry; Inte- nity organization. Furrior carpentry; Plumb- thermore, under Article 15A, Executive Law, the ing; Electrical. Plans are available for State of New York is review and take-offs at committed to providing NOTICE OF FORMATION the EMS station located Minority and Women OF A LIMITED LIABILIat the junction of 8 Owned Business Peaceful Valley Road (MWBE) equal opportu- TY COMPANY (LLC): and Rte.8 in the town of nity to participate in Name: Out Of The Saddle, LLC, Articles of Orgovernment Johnsburg. There is a contracts/loans. The fol- ganization filed with the place to work in the building, but call (518) lowing goals have been Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on set for this project: 20% 251-2244 just before 11/05/2014. Office locaor greater of the loan coming. A bidder also may purchase a set of ($80,000) to be com- tion: Essex County. pleted by MWBE regis- SSNY has been desigplans for $25, but call to request a copy before tered businesses. The nated as agent of the successful bidder may LLC upon whom propicking them up. Bids must be received be required to furnish an cess against it may be served. SSNY shall mail by noon on January 29, EEO policy statement, staffing plan, and re- a copy of process to C/O 2015: ports showing participa- Out Of The Saddle, LLC, At the EMS station 8 PO Box 232, Westport, Peaceful Valley Road, tion of various business enterprises of subcon- NY 12993. Purpose: Any North Creek, NY Lawful Purpose. Latest tractors and suppliers By mail at P.O. Box date upon which LLC is on contract. 151,Johnsburg,NY The Johnsburg Emer- to dissolve: No specific 12843 gency Squad Board of date. By fax at: 518-251-2257 VN-11/29-1/03/2015By Email: knessle@fron- Directors reserves the 6TC-66545 right to reject any or all tiernet.net bids. These bids will be opened, read, and con- Dated: December 16, sidered by the JEMS 2014 Board of Directors at a Kelly Nessle Board Secretary/VP special meeting to be NOTICE OF FORMATION held Wednesday Febru- VN/TL,NE,AJ NC-12/27- OF LIMITED LIABILITY ary 4, 2015. The accept- 01/03/2015-2tc-69104 COMPANY (LLC) ed bid will be effective NAME: ROCKLEDGE as determined at this FAMILY DISTRIBUTION, meeting, pending ap- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- LLC Articles of Organiproval by the NYS Emer- EN THAT A LICENSE zation filed with the Secgency Services Revolv- (number pending) for retary of State of New ing Loan as this con- beer, wine and liquor York (SSNY) on struction is financed has been applied for by 09/04/2014 Office Locathrough a loan with the undersigned to sell tion: Esses County, NY. them. beer wine and liquor at The SSNY is designated The Johnsburg Emer- retail in a restaurant un- as agent of the LLC gency Squad, Inc. has der the Alcoholic Bever- upon whom process been and will continue age Control Law at 2407 against it may be served. to be an equal opportu- Main Street Lake Placid, SSNY shall mail a copy nity organization. Fur- Essex County for on- of any process to the thermore, under Article premises consumption. LLC at: 15 Rockledge 15A, Executive Law, the Top of the Park, A Spirit- Rd., Jay, NY 12941. State of New York is ed View. Any lawful purpose committed to providing VN-12/27-01/03/2015VN-11/22-12/27/2014Minority and Women 6TC-66146 2TC-69415 Owned Business (MWBE) equal opportunity to participate in government
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF SAH HOLDINGS, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec'y of State (SSNY) 10/30/14. Office location: Essex County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1763 Haselton Rd., Wilmington, NY 12997. Purpose: any lawful activities. VN-11/29-1/03/20156TC-66284 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: The name of the LLC is Stone Energy, LLC. The date of filing of Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State was September 22, 2014. The Office of the LLC is located in Essex County. The New York Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. The New York Secretary of State may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at PO Box 62, Keene Valley, NY 12943. The purpose of LLC is any lawful purpose permitted for LLCs under New York Limited Liability Company Act. VN-11/22-12/27/20146TC-65969 NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION OF UH-WL CANOE LLC Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/14/14. Office location: Essex County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on
NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION OF UH-WL CANOE LLC Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/14/14. Office location: Essex County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 11/12/14. Princ. office of LLC: c/o Whiteface Lodge, 7 Whiteface Inn Ln., Lake Placid, NY 12946. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. DE addr. of LLC: c/o The Corporation Trust Co., Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of the State of DE, Div. of Corps., P.O. Box 898, Dover, DE 19903. Purpose: Any lawful activity. VN-11/29-1/03/20156TC-66565 TOWN OF LEWIS will be holding a 2014 close out special board meeting on December 30th at 7PM at the Town Hall. David H. Blades, Supervisor VN-12/27/2014-1TC69294 NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION OF UH-WL COMMERCIAL LLC Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/07/14. Office location: Essex County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 11/05/14. Princ. office of LLC: c/o Whiteface Lodge, 7 Whiteface Inn Ln., Lake Placid, NY 12946. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY
NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION OF UH-WL COMMERCIAL LLC Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/07/14. Office location: Essex County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 11/05/14. Princ. office of LLC: c/o Whiteface Lodge, 7 Whiteface Inn Ln., Lake Placid, NY 12946. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. DE addr. of LLC: c/o The Corporation Trust Co., Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of the State of DE, Div. of Corps., P.O. Box 898, Dover, DE 19903. Purpose: Any lawful activity. VN-11/22-12/2720146TC-65733
NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION OF UH-WL DEVELOPMENT LLC Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/14/14. Office location: Essex County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 11/12/14. Princ. office of LLC: c/o Whiteface Lodge, 7 Whiteface Inn Ln., Lake Placid, NY 12946. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. DE addr. of LLC: c/o The Corporation Trust Co., Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of the State of DE, Div. of Corps., P.O. Box 898, Dover, DE 19903. Purpose: Any lawful activity. VN-11/29-1/03/2015-
NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION OF UH-WL DEVELOPMENT LLC Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/14/14. Office location: Essex County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 11/12/14. Princ. office of LLC: c/o Whiteface Lodge, 7 Whiteface Inn Ln., Lake Placid, NY 12946. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. DE addr. of LLC: c/o The Corporation Trust Co., Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of the State of DE, Div. of Corps., P.O. Box 898, Dover, DE 19903. Purpose: Any lawful activity. VN-11/29-1/03/20156TC-66562 NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION OF UH-WL RESIDENTIAL LLC Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/14/14. Office location: Essex County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 11/12/14. Princ. office of LLC: c/o Whiteface Lodge, 7 Whiteface Inn Ln., Lake Placid, NY 12946. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. DE addr. of LLC: c/o The Corporation Trust Co., Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of the State of DE, Div. of Corps., P.O. Box 898, Dover, DE 19903. Purpose: Any lawful activity. VN-11/29-1/03/20156TC-66564
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