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denpubs@denpubs.com P L AT T S B U R G H — T h e Gibson Brothers will perform Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. in the Giltz Auditorium in Hawkins Hall. “Leigh and I both graduated from Plattsburgh State, [and] Bluegrass for the Next Generation is near and dear to our hearts,” Eric Gibson said. “Playing the venue seemed like a no-brainer.” ‘GIBSON BROTHERS’ The Gibson Brothers is a bluegrass band comprised of alumni brothers Eric and Leigh, Mike Barber, Clayton Campbell and Jesse Brock. “We wanted to have fun and make a little extra money,” CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
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Nearly 1,200 amateur chefs from across the North Country gathered at Plattsburgh’s Crete Memorial Civic Center on Sunday, Nov. 2 for the Taste of Home Cooking School program, a daylong event that culminated with a presentation by rock star chef Eric Villegas. Pictured here is Anna Bushey with Villegas and Denton Publications host Ed Coats. Bushey won a new range during the event. Photo by Dan Alexander
Mooers apartment building burns down
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Rouse’s Point firefighters on scene after a fire consumed a three-story Mooers apartment building Nov 10. Photo by Shawn Ryan
MOOERS — No one was hurt as a fi re tore through one of the anchors of downtown Mooers Monday, Nov. 10, leaving it a pile of smoldering rubble. Shortly before 7 a.m. Chazy Trooper Chris Gonyo was driving by the three story brick apartment building at the corner of Route 11 and 22 when smoke could be seen coming out of the chimney. Local resident Mike Deneault, who was at the scene shortly after, says that Gonyo ran into the building to help get residents out. “Trooper Gonyo ran in there and let people know about the fi re,” said Deneault. “It wasn’t too full of smoke yet, but it was coming out the chimney, and it just didn’t look right.” State Police in Plattsburgh confi rmed that Gonyo had made the initial call to 911 about the blaze, but couldn’t confi rm that he had gone into the burning building. Troopers did say that the initial assessment was that a malfunctioning furnace was the cause of the fi re. The front façade and the western wall of the building, owned CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
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LaValley concert to benefit Hospice of the North Country Benefit concert to help “give back” to organization By Shawn Ryan
shawn@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — On Dec. 7, local artists lead by singer-songwriter Taylor-Renae LaValley will be holding a benefit concert for Hospice of the North Country, at Olive Ridley’s in Plattsburgh. For LaValley, helping out Hospice is very personal. When she was only four, her father succumbed to prostate cancer shortly before Christmas. Hospice was on hand, and even at that young age, she could appreciate all that they did to help out her family. The help, she said, went well above just keeping her father comfortable. “It was Christmas time, and they went out and got us Christmas presents, out of their own pocket,” she remembers. LaValley said that the Hospice workers who helped her family bought those presents out of their own pockets.
“Hospice is just one of those groups who is willing to do anything to make things better for you.” Now LaValley is giving back. Together with local musicians Jay Lasage and Giovanina Bucci, LaValley will be performing her own songs as well as Christmas favorites and carols at Olive Ridley’s, with all money raised going to Hospice. There will also be a bake sale with items donated by local stores and bakeries. I’ve just had a lot of great things happen to me, and it’s nice to give back, and give Hospice the recognition they need,” she said. The concert will run from 4 – 9 p.m. Anyone interested in learning more about the benefit, or making a donation can visit Hospice Of The North Country Concert Benefit on Facebook. For her part, LaValley’s music career is picking up steam by the day. She will be traveling to Nashville soon to meet with a record company and discuss recording her music. She continues to perform locally.
Taylor-Renae LaValley. Photo by Shawn Ryan
Kyle’s Variety Store expanding business to include auctions shawn@denpubs.com
MOOERS — Kyle’s Variety Store in Mooers is bursting at the seams, and they are taking on a new venture; auctions, to help move their merchandise. Co-owners Kyle and Mike Deneault, along with Mike’s wife Lynn, have been running the
Mike and Kyle Deneault, co-owners of Kyle’s Variety Store, pictured in front of an array of goods. Photo by Shawn Ryan
Deneault hopes that once word spreads, people will bring them estate items, or even single pieces, to auction off. Their first auction was held this past Thursday, with over 100 people were in attendance. Household items, toys, nick-knacks, tools and antiques make up most of the auction fare. “You never know what they’re going to bring in. Some things are really good, sometimes peo-
ple are just trying to get rid of their trash,” said Kyle Deneault. “We don’t take the junk, just the good stuff.” They are also planning on branching into package mailing services, hoping especially to attract Canadian customers. The next auction in planned for November 20. Kyle’s can be reached for inquiries at 2365040.
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store, located behind the Mountain Mart Sunoco in the hamlet of Mooers for about three years, and they decided recently that it was time to expand. With a mix of dealer merchandise and consignments, the auction business will add to their already varied repertoire of goods. “I’d always liked to do this. I’d go to auctions and come back with stuff, that’s how the business got started,” said Mike Deneault. Auctions will be held bi-weekly, at 6:30 p.m., at the auction space adjoining their retail setting. Rows of theater seats that Deneault bought at an auction fill the space, looking out to where the auctioneer will be doing his work.
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What’s next for Greens? Party weighs in on what’s to come Although they fell short of winning office in last week’s state and federal elections, Green Party officials say the best is yet to come. By Pete DeMola
pete@denpubs.com GLENS FALLS — While NY21 will revert back to red hands after Elise Stefanik’s commanding 21-point victory to replace outgoing Congressman Bill Owens last week, and the governorship retained by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, state Green Party officials see strong inroads for 2016 and beyond. Matt Funiciello garnered 11 percent of ballots cast — 18,404 — and nearly bested Democratic challenger Aaron Woolf in Warren County with 24 percent, losing to the Elizabethtown-based filmmaker by only 200 votes. District wide, the baker hovered near 10 percent in nearly all 12 counties. Only in Herkimer, Hamilton and Fulton counties did his fiery brand of populism fail to ignite. The candidate, whose appeal to break from a two-party duopoly drew support from across the political spectrum, was included in all three televised debates and won endorsements from two of the district’s four daily newspapers. “What happened last night showed us that a significant portion of the district is no longer interested in corporate candidates from the Democratic or Republican parties,” he said following last week’s loss. At the state level, gubernatorial candidate Howie Hawkins came in third with 4.9 percent of the vote. Gov. Cuomo won reelection with 54 percent, while GOP challenger Rob Astorino locked in 40.5 percent. The Syracuse-based postal worker’s 173,606 votes far surpassed the 50,000 threshold required to retain ballot access for
the next four years. Party officials are elated at the outsized impact they had on both races. With just 22,307 active registered members statewide — they’re dwarfed by the Democrats with a 237-to-1 registration ratio — they made a big splash in public discussion and moved the needle into the realm of clear-eyed credibility, a far cry from the days when their party was haunted by allegations of spoilerism and fringe candidates. “SPIRIT AND MOTIVATION” New York State Green Party co-chair Michael O’Neil said Team Green now needs to seize upon the wellspring of interest and develop deep connections with the supporters who invested their time and resources in the campaigns, even through simple acts like hosting house parties or requesting lawn signs. He said Democrats and Republicans have historically tweaked people to get their vote before vanishing. Not so with the Greens. “We need to buck the usual trend of disappearing after elections,” he said. “We have the tools to do that — spirit and motivation.” This post-election organization-building process, he said, is the most exciting part of the campaign. “We’re working to build our reach and for people to be active with us on a continued basis.” “It’s really important even though everyone’s catching their breath very quickly, we’re just starting to have conversations with our members and allies to really figure out what are the next steps,” said co-chair Gloria Mattera. Funiciello called it a “post-vida” moment said enrollment is the top priority: “Without a highly visible race, it’s difficult,” he said. “This was the race required to do that.” He anticipates that with the right elbow grease, many voters can be kept in the Green corner during the next election cycle.
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“The question remains, ‘Can we pull enough from those parties?’ We can, but it will just take work that none of us have done before.” Part of the process will be to scout out potential candidates for future campaigns, said O’Neil. “We’re IDing people who are the next generation of leaders,” he said, extending an open invitation to their expanding coalition. O’Neil said their positions — anti-fracking, single-payer healthcare, $15 minimum wage — surpass those offered by the Democratic Party, whose relationship to working class voters, he said, now resembles an abusive relationship. Citing the HarperÕ s cover story by activist Doug Henwood that galvanized the left in September, O’Neil said the party has moved so far to the right, their positions now resemble what were considered mainstream Republican in the 1970s. “They dangle social issues in front of their base to keep them close,” he said. “People who have not yet come to access true progressive independent politics go to other major parties because they don’t know what the other options are.” O’Neil cited the influx of outside money pouring in during this election cycle, at least $5.5 million in NY21 and gobs more throughout the state, as an existential threat to American politics. “We need to raise our resources and put checks on the hijacking of the Democratic process.” GRASSROOTS The Green Party organizes themselves in affiliated county organizations and what they refer to as “locals.” About a half-dozen affiliated county organizations are dotted throughout the state, including the Upper Hudson chapter that encompasses Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Warren and Washington counties. The latter may split as result of the enrollment surge generated by the recent campaigns. To continue reading this story, visit www.denpubs.com
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emocrats received a shellacking last week in a wave election that saw Republicans rack up their highest numbers in the House of Representatives since the 1920s. They took over the Senate, a fi rst since 2006, and seized a record number of state legislatures and governor’s mansions. It’s morning again in America and the sun is blood-red. We’ll spare you the tripe about healing and working together for a better tomorrow. But we will pose a thought experiment. After you fi nish reading this column, tear it out and fi le it away. Pull it out 16 months from now when the political machine is back in full swing. We’re guessing you won’t be any better off than you are today. Voters reduced Democrats to smoldering rubble last week not because of an ideological kinship with Republicans, who presented no uniform economic plan of their own, but rather out of disgust with government dysfunction and executive incompetence. Thirty-four percent of voters, to cite an ABC News exit poll, said they were voting in opposition of President Obama, while 61 percent expressed dissatisfaction with Republican congressional leaders. With the GOP set to control both legislative chambers, and with a president who has agreed to work with them to fi nd common ground, Republicans have now been handed the keys to the economy. They say they will use this political capital to pass the legislation stalled by partisan gridlock. This includes resurrecting the Keystone pipeline, dusting off a series of moribund jobs bills and repealing some of the most unsavory elements of the Affordable Care Act, like the tax on medical device manufacturers. Republicans have also said they will work to reform the corporate tax code to make the country more competitive for business; they say they will kill tax inversions (the relocation of businesses to different countries) and roll back energy regulations, namely when it comes to regulating carbon dioxide emissions from coal-fi red power plants. All of this, they claim, will push the econo-
my in the right direction. But none of the above will be enough to stimulate wage growth and tackle the top issue hindering economic recovery for the people reading this newspaper: Stagfl ation. Infl ation-adjusted incomes for the middle class have not gone up since 1999, while infl ation has increased 25 percent during the same period. Income gains have overwhelmingly gone to the richest Americans, not regular folks. What’s the antidote? While the formula is tricky, recovery will only come, in part, once more cash is injected into working class wallets through measures like raising the minimum wage and signifi cantly increasing federal spending on infrastructure projects. In his victory speech, presumptive Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell promised things will be different. “Just because we have a two-party system doesn’t mean we have to be in perpetual confl ict,” he said. We disagree. This system is the root of all confl ict. Democrats will likely try to block most GOP economic initiatives to deny them victories ahead of 2016, just like what the Republicans, fueled by obstructionist Tea Party rhetoric, have been doing for the past six years. The American political system is rigged; this election was a farce and middle class voters are the pawns. America’s two-party system has mutated to a perverted game of political hardball. Both count on voters growing frustrated every election cycle and switching back and forth out of a sense of helpless frustration — or, better yet, not voting at all, the fi rst step in a lifetime of political apathy that benefi ts both parties. Last week saw the lowest turnout in any election since 1940. Only 36.6 percent of eligible voters turned out. In New York, that number dropped to 29.5 percent (but rose to 46 percent in NY21). It seems like the $4 billion spent in this election cycle had its intended result, like those high-frequency blasts used to clear protesters at riots.
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There has been another story taking place in the recent news cycle. A heartwarming story to which I hope both parties paid you feel? careful attention. The story is “Those Damn Republicans!” about Lauren Hill of Mount St. “Those Damn Democrats!” Joseph, a Division III school, “Those Damn Americans!” who scored the fi rst basket of Sadly, depending on your pothe 2014-15 college basketball litical persuasion, I fear many of season Sunday. Hill is a freshus get more irritated by one of Dan Alexander man with inoperable brain the fi rst two statements. Many Thoughts from cancer and doctors have told feel more connected to those of Behind the Pressline her she has only a few months similar political allegiances than to live. The NCAA allowed the we do to our fellow countryman. Of course, anyone who would make either of schools to move the game up two weeks so those fi rst two statements likely belongs to the that Hill would have the chance to play. Not so surprisingly was the reaction of the other affi liation, versus the fi nal statement, which would more than likely not be made by opposing team, as 10,000 fans erupted in sheer joy after Hill scored the fi rst basket. The other an American. There’s been a lot of talk about the who won team was in tears; Tears of joy. To a player, and/or loss the most recent elections. Unfor- each one recognized it was the most rewarding tunately, neither side has fi gured out the real game they had ever played in. Despite losing truth regarding the recent elections. The two the game, most of those on the opposing team political parties are quick to spin the results as believe it will be one of the most prized experieither a landmark victory for the Republicans ences in their lives. They understand that life and happiness is not about self, it’s about givor just a typical midterm shake up by a disining and helping others achieve their goals. terested electorate for the Democrats. What those in politics fail to understand, deIn reality neither side won or lost anything. If either party is true to their claims the only spite their claims, is that their purpose, when thing that took place was the American public they earn the right to represent the American saying loud and clear; Democrats you failed public, is to do everything possible to create an to get the job done, so Republicans let’s see environment of constructive engagement with if you can do any better. Both sides must put the opposition party. Unless they improve the forth their best efforts to make this a win for lives of our citizens and improve the outlook the American people. That is the only real win for future generations they’ve accomplished that counts and it’s the win the country’s been nothing. Far too many are only interested in looking to secure, for some time. Beating their self-serving opportunities for themselves and chest, making the other side look like whipped their party. Right now instead of lecturing or threatenpups, or thinking anything has been accomplished as a result of the vote tally is simply ing each other, our legislators should be looking at ways to work together and create the overstating the obvious. According to a recent Rasmussen Survey kind of American team effort that will see both nearly 60 percent of likely voters believe the sides giving the high fi ve. Only when we win Republicans will be as big a disappointment as as nation can we claim a victory of accomplishhave been the Democrats. As they say, it takes ment and share the type of joy realized when two to tango and based on the early words we place others before ourselves. If a political party wants to secure it’s future, coming out of both sides it appears neither is ready for a true team effort. Republicans are they need to make certain every piece of legishardwired to repeat the same mistakes made lation addresses both sides of the issue and not just those of their party faithful. by the Democrats. It all starts with their misDan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton guided and arrogant approach to taking credit for any accomplishment and to make sure the Publications. He may be reached at dan@denpubs. com. other party doesn’t look good. hen someone makes one of the following statements how do
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Left to Right, Disabled American Veterans chapter 179 Commander Gary Hamel stands with Brian McBride, Bill McBride and Clinton County Veterans’ Service Agency Director Steve Bowman, after the McBrides were given a plaque in honor of their contribution towards the purchase of a new DAV van recently. The brief ceremony took place as part of the Veterans’ Day ceremony at the Veteran’s Park at the former base oval. Photo by Shawn Ryan
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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. WESTPORT — Craft and Food Sale. Westport Federated Church. 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. 6486 Main St. Lunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. PLATTSBURGH — Formula 5. Monopole bar, 7 Protection Ave. Details: 563-2222. WESTPORT — WPTO “Fly Like an Eagle Fun Run/Walk and Pancake Breakfast. Registration 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. WCS gymnasium, race 9 a.m. Breakfast 9:30 a.m. $5 students, $10 adults, max family $25. Breakfast $5, free runners. Holiday Bazaar. Dannemora United Methodist Church, 86 Clark Street. 9 to 4 p.m. Details: Becky 492-2056, Lyn 492-7913.
SARANAC LAKE — First annual Lake Champlain International Film Festival. Plattsburgh Strand Theater. Details: 563-1604, plattsburgharts.org.
PLATTSBURGH — Gibson Brothers. Giltz Auditorium in Hawkins Hall, 47 Beekman St. 3 p.m. Doors open 2 p.m. LYON MOUNTAIN — Christmas Craft Bingo. Lyon Mountain American Legion Home. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. SARANAC — Patricia McCarty, viola, and Cary Lewis, piano. Saranac United Methodist Church. 3 to 4:30 p.m. $12-$15.
Monday, Nov. 17
LAKE PLACID — Skype and internet phone systems and apps class. Lake Placid Public Library. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Details: Library 523-3200. Free, open to public.
Tuesday, Nov. 18
PLATTSBURGH — Healthy Relationships, Free Fall Workshop. Joanne Astill, Rhema Lewis. SUNY Plattsburgh Program. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Details: shineonpsu@gmail. com.
Wednesday, Nov. 19
to 3 p.m. Details: 834-9054. WILLSBORO — Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service. St. Philip of Jesus Roman Catholic Church, 3746 Main Street. 3 p.m. WADHAMS — United Church of Wadhams quarterly meeting. Church Hall. 1 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 24
LAKE PLACID —“Claude and Camille”, Lake Placid Institute Book Club. Lake Placid Public Library. 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 26
PLATTSBURGH — Open Mike. Monopole bar, 7 Protection Ave. Details: 563-2222.
Thursday, Nov. 27
WESTPORT — Community Thanksgiving dinner. Westport Federated Church. Noon until 2 p.m. Free. Open to public. Volunteers needed. Details: Ernie or Alta, 962-4465. LAKE PLACID — Sixth annual Adirondack Health Turkey Trot 5K. Speed Skating Oval. 8:30 a.m. $25, group $75. Details and registration: active.com/lake-placid-ny/ running/races/adirondack-health-5k-turkey-trot-2014.
Friday, Nov. 28
PLATTSBURGH — TBA. Monopole bar, 7 Protection Ave. Details: 563-2222. ELIZABETHTOWN — Black Friday Book Sale. Elizabethtown Library. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 29 PLATTSBURGH — Model 97. Monopole bar, 7 Protection Ave. Details: 563-2222. LAKE PLACID — Maxwell Eaton III. The Bookstore Plus. 1 to 3 p.m. Details: thebookstoreplus.com, 523-2950. LAKE PLACID — Patricia O’Gorman. The Bookstore Plus. 3 to 5 p.m. Details: thebookstoreplus.com, 523-2950. PLATTSBURGH — Small Business Saturday. North Country Chamber. Details: americanexpress.com/us/small-business/shop-small
Monday, Dec. 1
WESTPORT — Camp Dudley and Camp Kiniya multimedia presentation. Camp Dudley, 126 Dudley Rd. 7 p.m. Open to public. Details: RSVP campdudley.org, Camp office 962-4720.
PLATTSBURGH — Open mike. Monopole bar, 7 Protection Ave. Details: 563-2222. WADHAMS — Wednesday in Wadhams series. Presentation Adirondack Health Institute: Everything you need to know about applying for Health Insurance. Wadhams Free Library. 7:30 p.m. Details: NY State of Health 1-855-355-5777, nystateofhealth.ny.gov, Jill 641-9618.
Wednesday, Dec. 3
Thursday, Nov. 20
WESTPORT — Essex County Soil and Water Conservation District Erosion, Sediment Control training. 8 a.m. to noon. Essex County Fairgrounds, 3 Sisco Street. $75 certification. Reg. Dec. 2. Details: 962-8225, essexswcd@westelcom.com.
ELIZABETHTOWN — Post 551 monthly meeting. Elizabethtown Social Center. 7 p.m. PLATTSBURGH — Soul Junction. Monopole bar, 7 Protection Ave. Details: 5632222. SARANAC LAKE — Edward Kanze present “The Wild, Wild East”, Library Lunch Series. Cantwell Community Room, Saranac Lake Free Library. Noon. Bring soup or sandwich. Free, open to public. Details: 891-4190. WILLSBORO — Honor Flight Assembly, grades 7 to 12. Willsboro Central School. 9 to 11 a.m. PLATTSBURGH — November Business After Hours. Perrywinkle’s Fine Jewelry. $3 advance reservation, $4 without. Details: Chamber of Commerce 563-1000.
Friday, Nov. 21 TUPPER LAKE — Behind the Scenes Tour. Wild Center. 3 p.m. PLATTSBURGH — Town Meeting, Wire & Voice Coffee House. Plattsburgh United Methodist Church chapel, 127 Beekman Street. Free. $5 donation suggested. Doors 6:30 p.m. music. Details: Peter Cadieux 569-2188, woodwireandvoice@gmail.com. PLATTSBURGH — Mister F. Monopole bar, 7 Protection Ave. Details: 563-2222. PERU — North Country Potter’s Guild and photography by Ron Nolland, reception. Peru Free Library. 5 to 7 p.m. Details: 643-8618. LAKE PLACID — Big Little show, invitational exhibit of small art works. Opening reception. 5 to 7 p.m. LPCA, 17 Algonquian Dr. Through Dec. 22.
Friday, Nov. 21 and Sat. Nov. 22
WILLSBORO — Managing Your Mortgage. Paine Memorial Free Library. 7 to 8:30 p.m. 18 years up. Details: 873-6888 register.
Thursday, Dec. 4
Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6
PLATTSBURGH — 22nd Annual Buck Contest. Ward Lumber. Through Dec. 7. Details: 946-2116 wardlumber.com. PLATTSBURGH — First weekends. Downtown Plattsburgh.
Saturday, Dec. 6
LAKE PLACID — St. Agnes Elementary School Christmas Bazaar and Craft Fair. St. Agnes Elementary School, 2322 Saranac Avenue. 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Vendor space $45 to $55. Details: Kathleen 523-3771, info@stagneselementary.com PLATTSBURGH — The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas! Mountain Lake PBS, 1 Sesame St. Register at Mountainlake.org. WILMINGTON — Christmas Bazaar and Silver Tea. Whiteface Community United Methodist Church, corner Rte. 86, Haselton Road. 1 to 3 p.m. Details: 946-7007.
Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7
WESTPORT — Westport Boy Scout Troop 63 Christmas Tree Sale. Heritage House Lawn. 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 7
JAY — 22nd Annual Buck Contest. Ward Lumber. 697 Glen Road Details: 9462116 wardlumber.com.
WILLSBORO — 28th Annual Holiday Craft Sale. Willsboro United Methodist Church. Friday: 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Harvest Luncheon Saturday: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $6. PLATTSBURGH — 22nd Annual Buck Contest. Ward Lumber. Through Dec. 7. Details: 946-2116 wardlumber.com.
Saturday, Dec. 13
Saturday, Nov. 22
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.
PLATTSBURGH — National Adoption Day Celebration. Champlain Centre North, Smithfield Blvd. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. PLATTSBURGH — Tab. Monopole bar, 7 Protection Ave. Details: 563-2222. PERU — Craft fair Peru Memorial VFW, 710 Pleasant St, Rte. 22B, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open to public. Table rental $15 6’ table, $20 8’ table. Details: Melissa Wiggins 6053023.
Sunday, Nov. 23
KEESEVILLE — Celebrating Andrea’s Vision, reception. Keeseville Free Library. 1
LAKE PLACID — Adirondack Health Jingle Bell Run/Walk. Lake Placid Public Beach House. 8:30 to 10 a.m. Pregreg by Dec. 11 $15. Reg. $20, under 12 free.
Saturday, Dec. 20 Saturday, Jan. 7
SARANAC — Cock-A-Doodle-Shoe 10k / Nicolas Pendl 5k. New Land Trust, 236 Plumadore Rd. Details: cockadoodleshoe.com.
Saturday, Aug. 29
ESSEX — Essex Community Concerts. Church Street. $10, Child free. Details: 9634084.
Letters to the Editor
Common sense party To the Editor: Jeff MacMakin from Putnam was stating flat fact about our “Democracy was taken over unlawfully on a Christmas Eve” but not in 1923 — it was in 1913. [Readers] should join me in creating a Common Sense Party … nationwide. In 1913, Congress, without a proper quorum, passed the illegal, unconstitutional Federal Reserve Act. Congressmen were bribed, blackmailed and coerced to vote for this unconstitutional, blatantly-illegal perversion on Christmas Eve without even a required quorum. This means that the Federal Reserve Act was never legitimately passed in 1913. There already is one Common Sense Party in Clinton County where if anyone ran on the party, it would be listed on the ballot, provide candidates the required number of signatures from votes they have been to see and help his cause to change, finally and forever, plutocracy-run government and economy. I also invite Dan Alexander, the Denton staff, and its readers to help shape the party’s principles.
My first one is no document, image, record or other form of information about what the government acquires should be “classified” in any manner that remains hidden from public view more than 10 years for National Security. Embarrassment about an “op” is not cause for classifying something per “National Security” it is because of the so many secrets that we are in the mess we are in nationally and worldwide. I know web links are difficult in letters, but this link is worth following and it is short... but exact letters in caps or small or important: ow.ly/DuXOz. Robert H. Williams, Mooers
Be a leader in your community To the Editor: One of the qualities of leadership is having a sense of purpose that directs a person to use his or her strengths to help others. If you are interested in becoming a leader in your community, consider supporting the United Way at the Leadership level. Leadership Giving affords you the opportunity to be part of something
much greater than any of us can achieve alone. Last year, leadership giving amounted to almost 23 percent of the funds raised. Leadership giving brings with it the great satisfaction of helping those who are struggling in our community. It is also your chance to be part of the solution, to connect and be recognized with others who share your commitment to doing more. Leadership can be done through a one-time donation or payroll deduction. Your gift of $500 or more, given directly to United Way of the Adirondack Region, will make a significant impact in your community. Leadership giving is possible for as little as $10 per week. You can also reach a leadership level by combining gifts with a partner or spouse at another workplace. Donations can also be made anonymously. Your donation supports 41 essential programs in your community, such as Hospice of the North Country and Life Flight. Last year, over 80,000 lives were touched by programs supported by the United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. The money raised here, stays here. To support programs and services in your area, call the United Way today at 563-0028 and ask how you can become a Leadership Giver. Bruce and Marge Garcia 2015 United Way Co-Chairs
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Kitten hidden inside truck engine compartment adopted Cat rescued and given a home at Knight Automotive By Shawn Ryan
shawn@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — A young cat is down to eight lives, after a harrowing trip in the engine compartment of a GMC truck. Rob Howard, a mechanic at Knight Automotive in Plattsburgh, says that on September 29 he received a call from a customer, who said that she had found a kitten hiding in the engine compartment of her GMC Sierra. She and several neighbors tried to get the kitten out with a garden hose, but the young feline hunkered down under the vehicle’s air filter. “Because he was feral, I know he was looking for a warm place to go,” said Howard. Howard asked if she could bring the vehicle in and he would try to get the cat out. Not long after, she came pulling in, and Howard met her in the parking lot. “I could just see him under the air filter. I took it off, and he jumped down on to the frame. I got close to him, and he ran down the side of the frame and then jumped up onto the transmission,” he said.
Here’s “Sierra,” the lucky cat that went from engine compartment to dealership home. Photo by Shawn Ryan
Howard crawled under the truck, and eventually was able to get the cat to leave the hot transmission and run across the parking lot. He and the vehicle owner chased it, eventually cornering the scared kitten behind a bush in front of the dealership. They caught him and wrapped him in a shirt, and brought him inside
the dealership. Knight automotive is very animal-friendly, and owner Rich Knight adopted the kitten on the spot, naming him Sierra after the make of the truck he was hiding in. Knight brought Sierra to a local vet and had him checked out, and treated for worms and ear mites. “This one, he just reminds us of a cat we had years ago. He’s just tremendous, so we decided to keep him,” said Knight. “All he does is purr now. He’s really a good cat.” Knight keeps Sierra mostly in his spacious office, complete with a climbing tower and cat bed, bringing him out periodically to get acclimated with the busy showroom. Numerous customers have asked to adopt Sierra, but he’s not going anywhere. The woman who initially found him stops to visit, and brings in toys for Sierra. “Regal (one of the other two cats at the dealership) gives him baths,” said Knight. “He’s got a great personality and hopefully he’ll be here for years to come.” Sierra still has an affinity for GMC motors. One day he jumped off the desk of one of Knight’s salesmen, and ran into the engine compartment of a truck on the showroom floor. He didn’t fight as hard to stay in that time. Sierra has definitely hit the stray-cat lottery.
CVES children unearth time capsule to look back in the past Champlain Valley Educational Services takes students outside to look back in time By Pete DeMola
pete@denpubs.com MINEVILLE — As the first flurries of winter gathered above, students at Champlain Valley Educational Services in Mineville gathered in the lobby, faces pressed against the glass. Elementary Special Education Teacher Anthony Biasini led them outside, gave them shovels and asked them to dig. Legend had it that a time capsule was buried several feet below the surface. None could nail down an exact date. Maybe ten years, perhaps even 20. But it was there, said Biasini. A custodian tipped him off. “It just kind of mushroomed from there,” he said. The group peered at the strip of grass between the building at the cul-de-sac. “It’s a good thing we’re doing this before the ground freezes,” said a boy. Behind him, a crack team of excavators waited. Yellow handles blurred, dirt started flying. “Get close to the wall,” said Biasini. “Right up there by the building.” “Pass the shovels!” they hollered. “I hit something!” yelled a student. And there it was, a dull flash of white in the dark rich soil. The kids fished it out, a meter-long PVC pipe. They handed it to an aide, who produced a replacement capsule stuffed full of modern-day artifacts, like lunch menus, photos and copies of this week’s Times of Ti. Back in the lunchroom, the kids gathered around Biasini, a 23-
year veteran, as he attempted to open the tube. “Go get some grip gloves,” observed one. “How about a pair of pliers,” said another. “Lefty-loosey righty-tighty.” Biasini twisted the top. A man later produced a wrench and then… pop! A hush fell over the room. He reached in and produced the first item, a bright white Tshirt emblazoned with colorful handprints and student names. The date? 1997. “You can still smell the paint!” marveled one. Other items followed as the students jostled for their turn to pull ziploc bags from the slender tube — class rosters, photos of faculty and staff with retro attire and antiquated hairstyles. “That’s Mr. Rondake!” said a teacher. Students appeared to be baffled over a cassette tape. “You can watch movies on it!” said a boy. He appeared flummoxed when told it was a device used to listen to music. “Why?” he asked. “Because that’s all we had back then!” said a teacher. The capsule was originally supposed to be opened in 2022, according to notes contained within. “As we prepare for our imminent journeys, we will have made our future endeavors a reality,” said a laminated poster. “We will always remember and never forget the good times, the bad times, and the friendships that have developed throughout the years.” Biasini said the items would be cataloged and stored in a display case. Doing so, he said, would instill a sense of place and history with the students. And then they disappeared, back to the classrooms. Top: Anthony Biasini and a student haul the capsule out of the ground. Bottom: Students look on as the contents come out. Photos by Pete DeMola
• Worship in The norThern Tier •
ALTONA Holy Angels Church - Main Street, Altona. Mass - 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 10:30 a.m. Sunday CADYVILLE St. James’ Church 26 Church Rd., Cadyville. 293-7026. Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m., Sunday Masses: 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Daily Mass Mon.-Fri.: CHAMPLAIN Living Water Baptist Church 9 Locust St., corner of Main and Locust, Champlain. Sunday School at 9 a.m. Service at 10 a.m. Thursday Bible Study at 7 p.m. includes activities for children. Phone: 298-4358 Three Steeples United Methodist Church 491 Route 11, Champlain. 298-8655 or 298-5522. Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at same time (Sept. thru June). Steve Loan, Pastor. steeples3@primelink1.net
St. Mary’s Catholic Church - Church Street, Champlain. Anticipated Mass: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday Mass: 8 a.m. Weekday Masses: Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. Christ & St. John’s Episcopal/Anglican Church - 18 Butternut Street, Champlain. (518) 298-8543. Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m. Patricia A. Beauharnois, Deacon Vicar CHAZY Sacred Heart Church - Box 549, Chazy 12921. (518) 846-7650. Sunday Mass (Ant) 6 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m. Chazy Presbyterian Church - 620 Miner Farm Rd., Chazy. 846-7349 Worship and Sunday School will begin at 11 a.m. Email: chazypres@westelcom.com DANNEMORA Dannemore United Methodist Church - 86 Clark Street, PO Box 488, Dannemora, NY. Pastors Wendy and Gary Rhodehamel. Phone: 518-891-9287.
Worship and Sunday School -- Sunday 11:00 a.m. tedtrevail@gmail.com ELLENBURG St. Edmund’s Roman Catholic Church - Route 11, Ellenburg. Saturday Anticipated Mass, 4 p.m. Sunday Mass, 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. ELLENBURG CENTER United Methodist Church of Ellenburg - 5 Church St., PO 142, Ellenburg Center, NY 12934 Pastor: Gary Rhodenhamel Phone: 518-891-9287 Hours: 9am Service, Sunday Worship & Sunday School ELLENBURG DEPOT Ellenburg Depot Wesleyan Church - 2179 Plank Rd., PO Box 177 Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935. Pastor: Robert R. Phillips. Phone: 594-3902. Sunday Family Bible Hour: 9:50 a.m. Sunday Worship Time: 10:50 a.m. Children’s Youth Ministries: Call for schedule.
MOOERS St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - Maple Street, Mooers. 236-7142. Anticipated Saturday Mass, 4 p.m. Mooers United Methodist Church 14 East St., Located adjacent to old Post Office. Sunday service, 9:30 a.m. Contemporary & traditional music, activities for children, youth and families, 236-7129, pastoral@ twcny.rr.com, www.gbgm-umc.org/ mooersumc Mooers Wesleyan Church - Maple Street, Mooers. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday Night Service 7 p.m. Wednesday Night 7 p.m. (518) 236-5330. MOOERS FORKS St. Ann’s Catholic Church - Route 11, Mooers Forks. Mass: Sunday, 10 a.m. Reconciliation announced special Saturday mornings 10 a.m. & by request.
PLATTSBURGH Plattsburgh United Methodist Church - 127 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. 563-2992. Pastor Phil Richards. Service Sunday 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Nursery available at 10 a.m. Seventh Day Adventist - 4003 Rt. 22, Plattsburgh, 561-3491 - Pastor Livergood Worship Saturday at 11:30 a.m., Pot Luck Dinner after service ROUSES POINT St. Patrick’s Catholic Church - Lake Street, Rouses Point. Anticipated Mass: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.; Weekday Masses: Monday & Tuesday 9 a.m., Communion Service: Wednesday 9 a.m. First Presbyterian Church - 52 Washington Ave., Rouses Point, New York 12979. Telephone 518-297-6529. Telephone 518-846-7349. Sunday Service 9 a.m., Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
SCIOTA St. Louis of France Catholic Church Route 22, Sciota. Mass 4 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. Sunday Sciota United Methodist Church - Sunday service 9 a.m. Route 19, Sciota. WEST CHAZY West Chazy Community Church - Pastor Marty Martin. 17 East Church St. Fiske Road, West Chazy, NY. Ph. 493-4585. Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Tuesday; Youth Group 6:30 p.m. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - West Church Street, West Chazy. Saturday Vigil Mass, 4 p.m. Sunday Mass 10 a.m. Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday at 9 a.m. Confessions: Saturday, 3-3:30 p.m. 11-1-14 57571
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Editorial
From page 4 But it doesn’t have to be this way. Your vote should be constructive rather than punitive. Considering the first half of this decade has seen activists fighting for democracy across the world — in Hong Kong, student protesters have been grinding it out for the past seven weeks, while people in Ukraine in the Middle East have been subjected to unspeakable atrocities — America, quite frankly, should be ashamed of herself.
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We all bear responsibility. After all, most of us aren’t activists and have to work for a living, leaving little time for political analysis. But when this circus roars back to life in the next year-or-so — or earlier, considering how America is now engaged in a permanent campaign — ask yourself a simple question: “Am I better off?” If not, then the choice is simple: Vote for a third party candidate. You’ve got nothing to lose — or at very least, nothing to gain from the continuation of the status quo. According to Gallup, 58 percent of Americans say a third po-
North Countryman - 7 litical party is needed because Republicans and Democrats “do such a poor job” of representing the American people. None of this is to say that Democrat and Republican policies are uniformly harmful — both have some bright spots — but rather they’re just caught in a poisonous quicksand in a duopoly that can no longer be trusted with governance. The next legislative sessions will bring no quick fixes, no fresh new ideas. Nothing will change. What did we learn from this? It’s time to break the cycle. Ñ D enton Publications Editorial Board
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Mooers fire
Elmore SPCA
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by Priscilla Menard, were all that were left standing later in the day Monday as the entire inside of the building had collapsed onto itself. Firefighters kept Route 22 closed for much of the day while waiting to have the rest of the building demolished. Firefighters on a Rouses Point Fire Department ladder truck were seen carefully checking through the debris for possible hot-spots.
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Mooers firefighters stood by across the road with a pumper truck in case they were needed. Numerous bystanders could be seen gazing at the remains of the building as they walked by, some taking pictures with cell phones. Investigation into the cause of the blaze will likely take several days.
Rebecca Burdo •643-2451; info@elmorespca.org Here is Sash, an adoptable dog from Elmore SPCA... Sash (short for Sasha) German Shepherd/Sheltie mix Arrived Nov. 1, 2014 Tan and white, eight years old, 48 pounds, female Sasha is a great dog that was regretfully s u r r e n d e r e d by her owners because their baby was allergic to her. Sash, short for Sasha, is great around kids. She is very active and likes to be with her people. Sash gets along with some dogs, but not all dogs. Sasha seems to be okay around cats. She will definitely bark when someone comes to the door. Sasha asks for the door and likes to please her people. Sash would love to find a home where she would get plenty of exercise and lots of love. She pulls a bit on the leash at first, but she stops after a bit. She misses her family and would love to belong to a new family soon. Come in and meet this
great dog! Sash deserves another chance in a high loving home.
Here is Shakira, an adoptable cat from Elmore SPCA... Domestic short hair brown tiger Arrived Oct. 3, 2014 One year old, 6 pounds, female Shakira is a sweet cat that was a stray or community cat that wandered onto a con-
cerned citizen’s property. She instantly let us know that she loves people and that she really likes to be inside with people. We made her current on vaccinations, altered her and she tested negative for FeLV/FIV and heart worm. She is ready to go home, but she needs to be the only cat in the house hold. She also doesn’t like change very much and might need a few more weeks to settle in to her new home. Shakira would love to meet her new family soon. Come in and meet this gorgeous cat who loves to play with toys and to chase anything with feathers!
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Always Do Your Best
Michele Armani and Sally Meisenheimer “Always Do Your Best” was the focus of conversation in the last of The Four Agreements Series held at the Champlain Wine Company. Most people learn easily from a relatable story, where things have gone either terribly wrong, tremendously right, or a simple truth was revealed. We shared some classic parables of The Cracked Pot and The Sword Master to demonstrate the beauty of flaws and the passion of being single minded. Telling or passing on a story evokes emotion and discussion, which ultimately satisfies what we are all seeking; deeper meaning in life. When we realize that real heroes and heroines have experienced more defeat than success and have flaws and weaknesses, doing our personal best doesn’t seem as daunting. In sharing this discussion with you, our ‘Burgh Readers, we pose the question: Does it need to be someone else’s story that we learn from or can we be introspective enough to learn from our own “story”? We believe we can learn from our own story when we approach experiences with honesty, clarity of purpose, and forgiveness, when necessary. Our “story” can become the foundation for living our best when we celebrate our successes and
www.northcountryman.com move forward with positive intention. So what does it take to be our best, do our best? Different app r o a c h e s direct us at different junctures in our lives. Doing our best takes a lifetime of persistent seeking, evaluation, and action. Consider some different approaches and make a simple starting plan to Always Do YOUR Best: •To do your best, you must accept yourself as you presently are and as a positive work in progress. •Doing your best should be an exhilarating action, not the seeking of a verbal or financial reward. •Through gentle exploration, understand that your physical and emotional energy waxes and wanes, ebbs and flows. Knowing and/or accepting our natural energy cycles helps in examining when we should strive to do our best and when we might want to be more forgiving of ourselves. Your best is always changing; sometimes it is high qual-
North Countryman - 9 ity and sometimes low. •Knowing your vulnerabilities is just as important as knowing and using your polished talents. Vulnerabilities are what make you compassionate, “real”, approachable, and supported by others in your development. •Focus on what you ARE rather that what you AREN’T. Be aware, but don’t dwell in a place of impossibility. Your best is much different from someone else’s best. It reflects your capabilities, time, and strengths. •Accomplishment, ultimately, is what defines our legacy. Accomplishment can be a very personal endeavor without competition. Define your own success and feel good about it. •Listening, discerning, and relating, either contemplatively or aloud, are easy actions that aid in finding our best path. This is the more active version of spending time and attention in order to thrive. •Be appreciative and complimentary of others BEST accomplishments. •Let go of past disappointments, failures, and regrets. Make amends, forgive yourself, learn from a mistake and make an honest decision to not repeat it! •We are in this life for the long haul; use moderation, patience and kindness. Try to avoid self judgment, self abuse/punishment, guilt, blame and regret. Recently, we were humorously reminded of the high school cheer; “Good, better, best….never let it rest, ‘til your good is better and your better is best”. We wish you well on your journey of seeking your own “personal best”. Email your life coaching questions or request a life coaching session at yourstyleandsubstance@gmail.com Sally 578-6396 or Michele 578-8921
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News in Brief Library to hold training
PLATTSBURGH — The Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System will sponsor a day long session on library advocacy and Sustainability Friday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the second floor auditorium of the Plattsburgh Public Library, 19 Oak Street. The featured speaker will be Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, owner of Sustainable Libraries, IIC and currently the Coordinator for Library Sustainability at the Mid-Hudson Library System
in Poughkeepsie. A lunch will be provided and Aldrich will lead the group through “Advocacy Boot Camp” which will include some hands- on “best practice” exercises. The event is free and open to the public. CEF System Director Ewa Jankowska says, “the information presented and discussion generated will be of interest to, and practicable for, library trustees, directors, staff, and friends. Training such as this is an important part of our mission as a
public library system, and we are fortunate that Rebekkah can join us for the day to lead us through the Sustainability process.” For more information, or to register for this event by the deadline of Monday, Nov. 10, call the System at 563-5190. The CEF Library System was chartered in 1954 to serve the residents of Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties and is one of 23 public library systems in New York State. For more information, visit the System’s web site at cefls.org.
Christmas bureau now accepting applications
PLATTSBURGH — The Christmas Bureau of Clinton County is accepting applications for help with monetary donations and food for their families. Applicants must have at least one child under 16 and fit in with the income guidelines. Applications are due Dec. 5. For information contact the outreach center in the town you reside in. Plattsburgh residents can contact 562-1253.
Legion to have turkey dinner
SARANAC — The Lyon Mountain American Legion Post #1623 will be having a turkey dinner Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Legion from 4 to 6:30 p.m. The menu will be a roast turkey dinner with all the trimmings plus coffee and dessert. Adults cost $10, children ages 6 to 12 cost $5, and children under 5 are free. Takeouts will be available. For more information call 735-4372.
PTO to hold fun fun/walk and breakfast
WESTPORT — Westport Central School will host the third annual Fly Like an Eagle Fun Run. This home base race and breakfast will be held Nov. 15. The 5k route runs through the streets of Westport and along the shores of Lake Champlain. Race registration takes place between 8 and 8:45 a.m. People can also preregister online at westportcs.org/WPTO.htm. The race begins at 9 a.m. with breakfast to follow. The cost to participate in either course (5km/full course, 1 km/short course) is $10 for adults and $5 for students with a maximum race fee of $25 per family. All proceeds support educational initiatives at Westport Central School. The run is sponsored by the Westport Parent Teacher Organization (WPTO).
Strand to host film festival
PLATTSBURGH — The first annual Lake Champlain International Film Festival, will be held at the Plattsburgh Strand Theatre Saturday, Nov. 15, and Sunday, Nov. 16. The festival will be featuring 11 blocks of programming from 23 countries and local filmmakers. The full schedule is listed at lcifilmfest.org. Tickets are available at plattsburgharts.org and at the door. Call the Strand with questions at 563-1604.
Fashion show to benefit church
CHAZY — The Chazy Presbyterian Women will hold their third annual Holiday Fashion Show Saturday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m. at the Chazy Presbyterian Church. Fashions by Christopher & Banks will be featured. After the performance, refreshments will be served in the Social Hall. The event will culminate with a raffle for over one dozen themed baskets. The donation of $5 is being asked. Proceeds will go towards church renovation and mission projects. This is always a much-anticipated event and seating is limited, so attendees are urged to purchase their tickets now. Call 846-7585, 8467496, or 493-3506 for more information.
Library to host art exhibit
PERU — The Peru Free Library invites the public to come to view the ceramic works by the North Country Potter’s Guild and photography by Ron Nolland at a reception held Friday, Nov. 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibit and sale will be available for the public through January. The hours will be Tuesday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is the 15th year the Peru Library and has hosted the many Guild members and their varied works. While most of the ceramic pieces are functional, each year some of the members extend their creativity and exhibit work on the abstract side of the clay spectrum. The show and sale is a popular one for Peru. The reception for the artists allows for visitors to speak to the artists about their individual work including the type of clay, process in forming the work, decorating, glazing, and differences in firing techniques as well. For more information call 643-8618 if questions.
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Legion to hold breakfast
CHAZY — The Chazy American Legion is having an all you can eat pancake breakfast Sunday, Nov. 16, from 8 to 11 a.m. across from Chazy Orchard. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee, tea, juice. The cost is $9 for adults, $7 for children ages 6 to 12, and under 5 is free.
Community NYC bus trip rescheduled
SCHROON — The Community Bus Trip to New York City is rescheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13. The bus will leave at approximately 6 a.m. from Schroon Lake Central School and 6:45 a.m. from North Warren Central School. The bus is estimated to arrive at 11 a.m. at Bryant Park in NYC. The community will be able
to explore and enjoy New York City on their own. The bus will depart at 6:45 p.m. from Bryant Park and arrive approximately at 11 p.m. at North Warren Central School and Schroon Lake Central School at 11:45 p.m. The cost is $55 per person (nonrefundable). Payments are due at the time reservations are made by Friday, Nov. 21. Make checks payable to Schroon Lake Central School. For information call 532-7164 Ext. 3391. An adult must accompany all children. This includes high school students.
Library to host Andrea Knight exhibit
KEESEVILLE — The Keeseville Free Library is hosting a photography exhibit of works by Andrea Knight. This exhibit, Celebrating Andrea’s Vision, a Collection of her Life’s Photographs, opens Sunday, Nov. 23, from 1 to
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Eric said. “We didn’t envision making a living at it, but it evolved to that point.” Before they formed a band, the brothers started playing music together in the early ‘80s, playing at fi ddle contests and fi eld days. They gradually started playing music and became serious about it while attending SUNY Plattsburgh. “The Gibson Brothers have a special relationship to SUNY Plattsburgh,” said Stephen Light, associate vice president for Academic Affairs at SUNY Plattsburgh. “They’re kind of our favorite sons, and they’re very successful alums of SUNY Plattsburgh.” The band recorded their fi rst album in 1994 and signed a contract with Hay Holler Records a year later. Since then, the group has won numerous, prestigious awards such as Song of the Year in 2013, Album of the Year in 2011 and 2012 and Entertainer of the Year in 2012 and 2013. This year, the band signed with Rounder Records and are putting on many concerts including this concert, which is sponsored by Bluegrass for the Next Generation (BGNG).
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‘BLUEGRASS PROJECT’ BGNG started in 2011 intended to promote bluegrass music, education and awareness at SUNY Plattsburgh and in the North Country, and it was launched during the summer of that year with a generous donation from an anonymous donor. “This is a person who had retired and really likes bluegrass, especially the Gibson Brothers,” Light said. “So, he wanted to donate money to the college to promote bluegrass awareness and playing among college students.” The fi rst phrase of the project began Feb. 21 when SUNY Plattsburgh’s WARP radio station started broadcasting an hour of bluegrass three times a week, and the program runs from noon to 1 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday throughout the semester. The second phase of the project took place March 23 when the Gibson Brothers performed for a benefi t concert, and all funds raised by the show went to the project to help fi nance future scholarships, concerts, courses and visiting artists. “I think our affi liation is evolving, [but] we are so busy on the road that we haven’t been as involved as we had hoped,” Eric said. “I hope to have more presence.”
3 p.m. The Library is inviting the community the opportunity to see her past work and to attend this retrospective show and sale. The open hours are 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. The show will be available during library hours through the end of January 2015. Call 834-9054 for more information.
Craft fair to be held at Legion
CHAZY — The American Legion will be holding a craft fair Nov. 22, from 9 to 3 p.m. across from the Chazy Orchard. There is no admission charge. There will be hot food sold from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be lots of variety of items including a 50/50, a Chinese auction, and bake sale.
Patricia McCarty and Cary Lewis set to perform
SARANAC — Violist Patricia McCarty will perform in a duo concert with pianist Cary Lewis Sunday, Nov. 16, at 3 p.m. at the historic United Methodist Church on Rte. 3. The program will offer several works considered not only essentials in the viola repertoire, but ageless masterpieces composed by the greatest geniuses in classical music literature: Sonata No. 3 in G Minor, BWV 1029 of J.S. Bach (1685-1750); Romance in F Major, Op. 50 of Beethoven (1770-
The third phrase of the project was to give instruments to several local school districts that summer, and the goal was to foster the learning and performing of bluegrass music. “It has a great rhythm,” Light said. “Bluegrass music in general, when it’s done well, is just a wonderful form of music.” ‘EXPERIENCE BLUEGRASS’ SUNY Plattsburgh offers plenty of ways to get involved with bluegrass music including accessibility to bluegrass instruments from the music department, bluegrass lessons, a Bluegrass Club, CDs from Feinberg Library’s extensive bluegrass collection and more. For spring 2015, SUNY Plattsburgh is offering a class called Introduction to Bluegrass Music taught by Timothy Hartnett Monday nights from 4 to 6:45 p.m. The class will focus on the history, instruments, performers, preeminent bands, musical structure
1827), and Sonata in E-fl at Major, Op. 120, No. 2 of Brahms (1833-1897). Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Seating is open with a suggested donation of $15 for general admission, and $12 for students and seniors. Children 12 and under are free. For further information call 293-7613 or email hillholl@hughes.net.
Legion to hold craft bingo
LYON MOUNTAIN — The Christmas Craft Bingo will be held at the Lyon Mountain American Legion Home Sunday, Nov. 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. The event is being cosponsored by the Legion Auxiliary and Lyon Mountain Fire Department’s Auxiliary. There will be a 50/50, door prize and michigans will be sold. Bring your Bingo buttons. An adult must accompany all children. This includes high school students.
Kanze to present latest book
SARANAC LAKE — Edward Kanze will present “The Wild, Wild East” for the Library Lunch Series at noon, Thursday, Nov. 20, in the Cantwell Community Room of the Saranac Lake Free Library. Kanze just published his sixth book “Adirondack; Life and Wildlife in the Wild, Wild, East.” He will talk about his family, past and present, and its connection to the Adirondack wilderness. Bring soup or sandwich and a dessert and beverage provided by the refreshments Committee. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call 891-4190.
and songs of this indigenous American musical form. If seeing a concert is enough, tickets cost $20 for general admission and $6 for students. However, if one misses this Gibson Brothers concert, they can attend a concert in Chazy at Chazy Central Rural School Jan. 24 or go to the fourth annual Plattsburgh Bluegrass Festival Sept. 12. “I think we write songs that people can relate to,” Eric said. “We play and sing from the heart and have a good time.” For more information on BGNG or the concert, contact Light at 518-564-5402 or lightsc@plattsburgh.edu. For more information on the Gibson Brothers and their music, visit their website at www.gibsonbrothers.com. “Our music is a mixture of head and heart, [and] our goal is to make people think and feel,” Eric said. “We want people to forget their problems and have a good time in our few hours together.”
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Chazy boys shut out Lisbon 3-0 in state quarterfinals win Eagles move on to state semifinals Nov. 15 with a shot at the Class D championship By Keith Lobdell
keith@denpubs.com POTSDAM — Rob McAuliffe and his team will get another shot at a NYSPHSAA Class D soccer three-peat. The Chazy Eagles punched their ticket to the NYSPHSAA Class D Final Four with a 3-0 win over Section X’s Lisbon Nov. 7. Chazy controlled much of the game, but was unable to score early against a solid Lisbon defense. Just after missing a shot attempt off the head in the 18th minute, Josh Barriere was able to find a second chance off an aerial pass from Gage Ducatte, putting the ball into the net for a 1-0 lead and the only goal in the first 40 minutes of play. The Eagles held an 8-2 shot advantage, putting four on frame, with one save for Chazy keeper Austin Gravelle and three for Lisbon goalie Nick Spooner. ”They had a good game plan against us,” Chazy head coach Rob McAuliffe said. “If Josh
Chazy’s Tyler Hicks tracks down the ball in Chazy’s 3-0 win over Lisbon to advance to the state semifinals. Photo by Keith Lobdell
had not scored that first goal it might have been a different game.” The Eagles picked up the offensive pressure in the second half, but Spooner was up to the challenge until the 58th minute, when a ball played deep into the Lisbon box was mishan-
dled by a defender to give Chazy a 2-0 lead on an own goal. In the 63rd minute, Barriere found the net for the second time, going low to the left post off a second assist from Ducatte for a 3-0 Eagle lead. ”This was a team effort and I knew we could
do it,” Barriere said. “We work well in the flow of play, we know who’s open and when to call for the ball.” The Eagles return to Middletown having not allowed a goal in the playoff rounds. ”I know we have a solid defense and a great goalie behind us,” senior defender Keagan O’Connor said. “I always know what the keeper wants me to do and if my wing backs are open.” “We knew they had good forwards and we would have to bring our A game on defense today,” Barriere said. ”When you get to the state playoffs, you cannot give up any goals,” McAuliffe said. “The chances to score against the competition you face are going to be very few.” The duo of Barriere and Zach Brothers continued to keep midfield shape for the Eagles, allowing the team to play their style of possession soccer. ”We have been together for a long time and have a good bond,” Brothers said. ”Jost and Zach are so important for us to control the game and generate chances,” McAuliffe said. Spooner played a solid game in net for Lisbon, keeping the ball out of the net on several prime opportunities to keep his team within range for as long as possible. He finished with 12 saves.
Bulldogs sneak by Lady Eagles in overtime 2-1 to advance Chazy girls fall just short of trip to semis with quarterfinal loss to Chateaugay By Keith Lobdell
keith@denpubs.com POTSDAM — In a game that saw few opportunities on frame, the Chateaugay Lady Bulldogs were able to find the difference maker in the first 10 minute overtime for a 2-1 win against Chazy Nov. 7 to advance to the Class D final four. The Lady Eagles opened the scoring in the 14th minute when Bailey Pepper found the foot of Lindsey Gilmore, who put a shot
over the head of the Chateaugay keeper Holly Zeldenhurst for a 1-0 lead. The Bulldogs responded 10 minutes later, when Danielle Cook scored on a Rachael Young assist. Chateaugay held a 7-2 advantage in shots in the first half and had the only shot in the second half, which was not on frame. Gwen LaPier had four saves in regulation, while Zeldenhurst recorded one. In the third minute of the first overtime, (83rd overall), Katie Beach took a through pass from Brianna Cook and put the ball to the wide side of LaPier to give the Bulldogs a 2-1 lead. Chazy got their first shot on goal since the first half in the 85th minute, which was easily saved by Zeldenhurst. The Eagles were able to put pressure on the Chateaugay defense in the final five
minutes of play but were unable to find the equalizer. ”Chateaugay always gives us a run for our money and I am proud of my team,” Chazy head coach Karin Sherman said. “I do not know if it was nerves or anticipation of where we could go, but we were a little off tonight. We were giving the ball up when we should have kept it.” Trombley said her core of seniors, which includes Rachel Pombrio, Kateyn Therrian, Kayleigh Bell, Airiana Hagen, Hannah Laurin, Kinnan Latremore, Olivia Blais, Maura Tormbley, Skyler Thomas, Abbey Snide and Paige Barcomb, have had a successful career. ”They have a ton of heart,” she said. “They were part of a progam that had two state titles in three years. My high school has not been back in 26 years.”
Beekmantown boys advance to semis, girls fall game short Beekmantown to face third-ranked Livonia in state semifinals
Beekmantown finishes season with an 18-1 mark and a Section VII Class B championship
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denpubs@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — The whole outcome of the game was decided on one big play by the Beekmantown Eagles. On a free kick by Calem Sullivan, an Ichabod Crane defender headed the ball away from the net, but Kaden Baugh directed that ball to Noah Osborne, who ripped a shot towards goalie Peter Volkmann. Volkmann made a diving save on Osborne’s shot but failed to keep possession. The rebound went out to Ryan Waterbury who would not let the golden opportunity slip away. Waterbury sent the shot inside the left post for the goahead and eventual game-winning goal. The Eagles travel to Middletown next week to take on Livonia from Section V in the NYSPHSAA Class B Final Four. Livonia is located south of Rochester in the Geneseo area. Livonia beat East Aurora 2-1 to gain their birth in the semifinals. The other final four matchup is Skaneateles against Mattituck. The Eagles came out fast, dictating the pace and controlling the ball in the mid-field and keeping most of the action in their offensive zone. Beekmantown head coach Ryan Loucy said he was excited to see them come out aggressive, just like they had all year long. “Our kids were just ready,“ said Loucy. “They came out with energy.” With the location being nearly a home game, Loucy felt his team was ready while Ichabod Crane needed some time to shake off the bus ride. Ichabod Crane goalie Peter Volkmann was tested quickly and often throughout the game on his way to 14 saves. He stopped everything except the game winner that he didn’t stand much of a chance on. On the other end, his counterpart Colden Mrak had a relatively quiet afternoon. Mrak
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Beekmantown’s Alex Proper heads downfield with the ball in the Eagles’ 1-0 win over Ichabod Crane. The team earned a trip to the state semifinals in Middlefield Nov. 15 with the win. Photo by Barrie Finnegan
was only called upon once to make a save. The shutout was testimony to a solid defense spearheaded by Kaden Baugh. Baugh was also seen coming up occasionally to get involved in the offense, as was apparent on the scoring play. Coach Loucy was very proud of his team leaders. ”Price was all over the place as well as Proper, Baugh and Waterbury,” Loucy said. “Ryan Waterbury usually plays the traditional forward where he receives the ball and we come up to support him, but tonight he was all over the place.” The coach was also impressed by how the whole team played a disciplined game and played within the system. When asked what the plan was for Middletown, he smiled. “Have fun,” he said.
Westhill finished with a 22-9 advantage in shots on goal, but the Eagles weren’t without their chances. Kallie Villemaire wove through the Warriors’ defense for a strong shot on goal late in the first half and Kirsten Villemaire’s long direct kick from near midfield in the second bounced past Westhill’s defense only to end up in the hands of their goalie. The Eagles got close to getting on the board again with a well-placed corner kick with seven minutes remaining but couldn’t get it in the back of the net. Then, with 4:08 left, Jayanna Monds picked up her second score of the game off a corner for the final tally of the game. “They’ve grown so close to each other all year,” said Bursik. “They’re just a great group. I wish that just once we could get to the final four, but maybe we’ll have an opportunity again next year.” The game was the last for Beekmantown seniors Bethany Simpson, Kallie Villemaire, Santana Vicencio-Labarre and Carlee Casey, who Bursik said the team rallied around after her seasonending torn ACL. “I’m going to miss them,” added Bursik.
PLATTSBURGH — The Beekmantown Eagles were given a tough draw in facing the state’s top-ranked Class B team in the state quarterfinals Nov. 8. Beekmantown played Westhill tight through most of the first half, but an apparent leg injury to starting goalkeeper Maggie Chauvin and two late goals by the Warriors put the Eagles in a hole too deep to overcome. The Eagles lost 3-0, finishing the year just shy of the state semifinals and capping off a perfect Section VII season and 1-1 mark in the playoffs. “This year was special,” said Beekmantown coach Pete Bursik after the loss. “I couldn’t be more proud of these girls.” The Warriors gained an early shot advantage in the first half but the Eagles held them out of the goal until Jayanna Monds took a fast break pass from Tatiana Monds and buried it for the 1-0 lead. Four minutes later, Erin McMullen floated a long direct kick from near the corner into the far side of the Beekmantown net and over Kelsey Baker to go up two. Chauvin, who suffered an apparent leg injury chasing down a loose ball after stopping a hard Westhill shot, remained on the sidelines to support her team. Despite losing his starting goalie, Bursik said the direct kick goal would have been nearly impossible for either Kallie Villemaire works against Westhill’s Tatiana Monds in Beekmantown’s Chauvin or Baker to get a quarterfinal loss Nov. 8. hand on. Photo by Andrew Johnstone
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His Indian name was Tenderfoot
A An interesting week in the Adirondacks I
t has been an interesting week in the Adirondacks, and fortunately, I spent a fair portion of it in camp. While a blanket of fresh snow currently caps the upper elevations of the High Peaks region, a majority of the region’s big game hunters have yet to enjoy a decent tracking snow. However, the lack of snow ranks as just a minor blip on the radar screen when compared to a few of the more recent woodland threats. Once again, there has been another outbreak of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in the east as the disease recently reared it’s ugly head in Ohio. Fortunately, NYSDEC reacted quickly to announce new regulations that prohibit importing into New York certain parts of white-tailed deer, elk or moose that were taken in the state of Ohio. It was an outbreak of CWD a few years ago that prompted DEC to put a permanent end to the long held tradition of feeding deer herds during the winter months in the Adirondacks. Although the feeding ban has been in effect for over a half dozen years, it continues to stir up controversy and occasional bad blood. CWD is a highly contagious and deadly disease that affects the brain and central nervous system. CWD is almost always fatal to deer; there are no vaccines or treatment for the disease. New York State has a tremendous white-tailed deer herd and a small, but expanding, moose population. Preventing the introduction of CWD into New York from hunter-killed carcasses is vital to protecting the health of New York’s deer and moose populations. The most effective way to protect New York’s deer and moose herds is to keep CWD infectious material out of the state, and hunters play an important role in this effort. A times, it seems there is a new threat arriving in the region nearly every month. In the forests, there’s been the emerald ash borer, the hemlock woolly adelgid and the Asian long-horn beetles. There is also Giant Hogweed. In the waters there is purple loosestrife, and Japanese Knotweed on the shore. Currently, invasives are directly responsible for the decline of nearly half of the threatened species in the US. Ticks, which have never traditionally posed much of a problem in the region, are now responsible for a growing epidemic of Lyme Disease in many parts of the park. The huge rebound among New York’s geese population has been responsible for over 80 plane strikes costing millions and killed at least 24 people. The infamous “Miracle on the Hudson” plane crash was due to Canadian geese.
Often it appears the natural world, at least the one we knew as children, has become an increasingly scary and dangerous place.
Moose on the Loose
It is the time of year again, when bull moose begin wandering about the region and looking for love in all the wrong places. North Country motorists should be extra cautious and on the lookout for moose, especially in the low light, near dusk. Car accidents are much worse with a moose than they are with a deer. Typically, deer are struck by a vehicle’s fender, while moose, being much taller, come through the windshield. Deer hunters should also be wary about running into moose in the woods. Last year, on the opening day of the Big Game season, a group of local deer hunters encountered a bull, a cow and a calf on their very fi rst ‘drive’ of the new year. Over the years, I’ve stumbled across numerous moose, both on the water and on land. My closest moose encounter actually occurred in the side yard of a house located in the middle of Lake Placid village. I’ve also paddled along side a moose while fi shing on Fish Pond, but it wasn’t much of a contest. The moose was using four paddles, and I had only one. The moose made its way to shore and quickly disappeared into the woods.
Report your Moose sighting
The NYSDEC recently released a press release asking for the public’s cooperation in locating moose. If you happen to see a moose, the Department requests that you report it immediately to the DEC at 897-1291. The DEC is seeking public assistance in an effort to learn more about New York State’s largest mammal. More information on moose can be found on the DEC web site at dec.ny.gov/animals/6964.html Joe Hackett is a guide and sportsman residing in Ray Brook. Contact him at brookside18@adelphia.net.
n old dirt road once snaked its way through the woodland between North Hudson and Keene, unrolling through the Adirondack forest like a crooked streambed. The road was well traveled by the local citizenry — trappers, loggers, merchants and the like, but eventually vanished into the Adirondack countryside, giving way to alternate roadways that nearly doubled the trip. But a handful of old timers could still picture it in their mind’s eye. One of those people was my uncle Ed, who swore he could feel the difference on the sole of his weather-beaten muck boots as he crossed the area where the road once existed. “Here it is,” he’d say, standing on what looked to me like undisturbed forest. “It’s quite easy to feel the difference,” he’d add, stepping on and off the imaginary hardpan and looking inquisitively in your direction to make sure you were paying close attention. “The camp bottom is right over there,” he’d continue, pointing in the direction of another long defunct landmark known only to those who lived to see it. “That’s the way back to camp,” he’d say gesturing into the dense underbelly of spruce’s and tag alders. My uncle would often refer to that road in tales of hunts long gone by. As a young lad, he’d offer it to me as a natural boundary along one of our favorite deer drives. “Stay to the right of the road, or it’s next stop Keene,” he’d say through one of his famous toothless grins. Oh how that ghostly road intrigued me. Problem was I had absolutely no idea what Ed was talking about. I could dance barefoot on the thing and not feel it beneath my toes. Eventually, through years and years of hunting the country, I came to recognize where the old road ran — mostly through picturing Ed’s leathered hand pointing through the woods at the contour of the land there. For years I kept that secret, not wanting Ed to know I hadn’t the woods sense to fi gure out where a hardpan road had once run. Until one evening after a long day’s hunt and a bit too much bubbly. “I’ve never been able to feel that freaking road with my feet,” I blurted to Ed under the dull glow of gas lanterns, interrupting a deer story he was halfway through, the focal point of which was the old road. Ed looked dazed, as if I had popped him over his hairless head with the woodstove poker. “You must have tender feet or something,” I said, causing a smattering of chuckles from my fellow camp goers. “I think your Indian name should be Tenderfoot,” I added, eliciting a long laugh from Ed. Before long the rest of the crew had fessed to the fact that they, too, could not feel the road beneath their feet. So the name stuck. Ed would forever be known in camp by his Indian name — Tenderfoot. John Gereau is managing editor of Denton Publications and an avid outdoorsman. He can be reached at johng@denpubs.com.
This cow moose was discovered sleeping under the porch of a local Lake Placid residence. It was fond of feeding in their garden and could often be found there in the middle of the day.
Jay Lapointe of Putnam and Dallas Jordan treated Mayson Lapointe to a day in the woods last weekend where he was able to see his big brother harvest this nice six-pointer in Crown Point. Congratulations Dallas!
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House for Sale Essex, NY 3 bdrm, 1 bath Farm House, 1.4 acre lot includes detached one car garage, barn. For more info please call 518-962-8624 or www.venturenorth.com MLS#147141 $89,950 LAND BEAUTIFUL STREAM 10 acres $34,900 Woods, apple trees, views, 1,000 ft of stream! Cooperstown Lakes Region! Peaceful country bldg site! Twn rd, utils! Terms avail! 1-888-701-1864 newyorklandandlakes.com BEAUTIFUL STREAM 10 acres $34,900 Woods, apple trees, views, 1,000 ft of stream! Cooperstown Lakes Region! Peaceful country bldg site! Twn rd, utils! Terms avail! 1-888-701-1864 newyorklandandlakes.com BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE in the town of Moriah. Lake view, great hunting, and privacy what more could you ask for. Call Ashley at 578-2501 for more information. CATSKILLS FARM - SHORT SALE! 58 acres - $95,000. Mtn views, woods, Spring, twn rd, utils, survey, G'teed buildable! Priced 60% below Market! Terms! Hurry!1888-431-6404 www.NewYorkLandandLakes.com PROPERTY FOR SALE: Rand Hill Road, Beekmantown, NY. 11.67 Wooded Acres, Borders State Land. Private Sale. 518-492-7178.
MOBILE HOME FOR SALE; 1990 Redman Double Wide, 2 bath, walk in pantry, in Pine Rest East Trailer Park in Beekmantown District, Military Turnpike. Price on Call 518-3100051 ANIMAL APRILS DOG GROOMING Grooming up to 55 Lb dogs. Includes bath, blow dry, hair cut, nails cut and ears clean. Call for a appointment. 518-562-3901. $33 for dogs up to 40Lbs $43 anything bigger. APPLIANCES 1.7 CUBIC FOOT BLACK & DECKER Refrigerator. $35.00 Call 518236-1961
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INSURANCE Need Car Insurance? Lowest Down Payment - Canceled? State Letter/SR71? Accidents? Tickets? DUI? Instant Coverage! www.InsureACar.com Toll-Free 1-888358-0908 REAL ESTATE $29,000 REMODELED 2 BDRM, .3 acre, Rte. 9, Front Street, Keeseville, NY. Live in or a P/E Ratio of 5 to 1 investment. 518-3356904 1 ACRE OF LAND at ATWOOD Rd., West Chazy, NY, close to schools, nice location. Please call 518-493-2478 for more information. ADIRONDACK “BY OWNER” AdkByOwner.com 1000+ photo listings of local real estate for sale, vacation rentals & timeshares. Owners: List with us for only $299 per year. Visit online or call 518-891-9919 BUILDING AND LOT in Moriah 1.3+ acres, paved driveway, town water and sewer. Can be used for residential and/or commercial, Asking $45,000. 518-546-3568
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Clinton Seller Buyer 10/30/14 Jody Kane Philip Burnor 10/30/14 Mary Sutphen Sean Bedard 10/30/14 Michael Kiernan Shawn Downs 10/31/14 Katie Relation Derek Rosenbaum 10/31/14 Laura Paul Robert Dumas 10/31/14 Zach Torrez Michael Dixon 10/31/14 Charles Randa Randall Gushlaw 10/31/14 John Gooley Champlain Fire District 10/31/14 Cathy Drake Brian Keesler Sr 10/31/14 Commodore MacDonough LLC PROPERWesley Verkaart LYNNWARD 10/31/14 Shawn Downs TIES, LLC Charles Randa 10/31/14 Blackspence Holdings IncOF FORMATION Corey Black NOTICE 11/3/14 Gary Romanchuckof a domestic Limited Deidre Romanchuck-Berman (LLC): 11/3/14 Matthew Favro Liability Company JP Morgan Chase Bank NA 11/3/14John McDonald DATE OF FORMATION: JP Morgan Chase Bank NA The Articles of Organiza11/3/14 Owen Fussy William Parker tion were filed with the 11/3/14 Nancy Downs New York State Amber Secre- Parliament 11/3/14 Pierre Saba Dennis Isecke tary of State on October 11/3/14 Stanley Roberts 24, 2014. Kyle Demers 11/3/14 Jeffrey Mars Brian Smith NEW YORK OFFICE LO11/3/14 Vincent Conti Roy Bedard CATION: Clinton County AGENT FOR PROCESS: 11/3/14 Carolyn Bird Andre Desrochers is Roberts 11/3/14 Stephanie DemersThe Secretary of State Stanley designated as Agent Trudo-Hamilton 11/5/14 David Hamilton Cynthia J. 11/5/14 J. & G.Charles SAND Bouchard AND upon whom process Nathan Ayotte GRAVEL, LLC Articles of against the LLC may be 11/5/14 Ralph Ciocca Ed Garrow & Sons Inc of Org. filed NY Sec. of served. The Secretary 11/5/14 Rosalie(SSNY) Corekin State shall mail aGary Bouchard copy State 11/5/14 Teresa Murray Kara Battinelli 10/17/2014. Office in of any process against 11/5/14 Jon Poissant Clinton Co. Jeffrey SSNY Jabaut desig. the LLC to 91 Duquette
agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 251, Lyon Mountain, NY 12952. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. NC-11/8-12/13/20146TC-64759
LYNNWARD PROPERTIES, LLC NOTICE OF FORMATION of a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC): DATE OF FORMATION: The Articles of Organization were filed with the New York State Secretary of State on October 24, 2014. NEW YORK OFFICE LOCATION: Clinton County AGENT FOR PROCESS: The Secretary of State is designated as Agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC to 91 Duquette Road, West Chazy, NY 12992. PURPOSE: To engage in any lawful act or activity.#activity. NC-11/8-12/13/2014-
Road, West Chazy, NY 12992. PURPOSE: To engage in any lawful act or activity.#activity. NC-11/8-12/13/20146TC-64765
PRO FITNESS & NUTRITION, LLC NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC): DATE OF FORMATION: The Articles of Organization were filed with the New York State Secretary of State on July 21, 2014. NEW YORK OFFICE LOCATION: Clinton County AGENT FOR PROCESS: The Secretary of State is designated as Agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC to 7 William Street, Apt. A, Plattsburgh, New York 12901. PURPOSE: To engage in any lawful act or activity. NC-10/11-11/15/20146TC-61862
Town Price Mooers $77,000 Schuyler Falls 35,000 C/Plattsburgh 215,000 C/Plattsburgh 192,000 Beekmantown 11,000 Beekmantown 176,350 Peru 137,000 Champlain 91,000 Altona 75,000 Plattsburgh 177,735 Peru 220,000 Champlain 50,000 Beekmantown 194,000 Beekmantown 115,000 Plattsburgh 156,244 C/Plattsburgh 122,680 NOTICE OF FORMATION Schuyler Falls OF LIMITED 107,500 LIABILITY Plattsburgh 292,500 COMPANY (LLC) Chazy Name: Spear 178,000 Sheetmetal Schuyler LLC. Falls Articles 192,500 of OrganiBlackzation Brookfiled with 50,900 Secretary of State of New Plattsburgh 57,000 York (SSNY) on SeptemChazy 17,000 Office locaPeruber 4, 2014. 20,000 tion: Clinton135,707 County. Chazy SSNY designated as Plattsburgh 150,000 agent of LLC upon Schuyler Falls 168,000 whom process against it C/Plattsburgh 168,000 may be served. SSNY C/Plattsburgh 65,000 shall mail a copy of pro-
ROBERTS SPORTS LLC articles of organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on May 20, 2014. Office location in Clinton County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail a copy of process to the LLC. 289 Soucy Road, Saranac, New York 12981. Purpose: Any lawful business purpose. NC-11/15-12/20/20146TC-65207 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: Spear Sheetmetal LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 4, 2014. Office location: Clinton County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to The LLC, 102 Trade Road Plattsburgh, New York 12901. Purpose: Any lawful business purpose. NC-10/18-11/22/2014-
cess to The LLC, 102 Trade Road Plattsburgh, New York 12901. Purpose: Any lawful business purpose. NC-10/18-11/22/20146TC-62516 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF TKW FARMS LLC, A DOMESTIC LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 10/23/14. Office location Clinton Co. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 379 Green Valley Rd, Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. NC-11/1-12/06/20146TC-64094
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