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75¢ VOLUME 65: NUMBER 29 WEEK OF JULY 17-23, 2013 N.Y. gov. & mayor are being set adrift By PETE KLEIN Express News Staff IN A BOY’S DREAM fixture at area farmers’ markets. The trial started at 9:30 a.m. July 8. It ended at about 2 p.m. July 9. The jury returned the guilty verdict after deliberating about 20 minutes. INDIAN LAKE - The Adirondack Challenge is being expanded by a day so a special whitewater race featuring Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg can be held. They will race down the Indian River sometime Monday afternoon, July 22. This means Cuomo will race twice in two days. The exact starting time for Cuomo vs. Bloomberg was not known as of Monday afternoon. The governor ’s Invitational Whitewater Race Sunday, July 21, at 1 p.m., featuring Cuomo and other state and local elected officials, will also take place on the Indian River. Twenty-five rafts with six-person teams will race 2.5 miles from the put-in below Lake Abanakee Dam to the Hudson River. Both races are mediaonly events, due to the rough terrain around the river, and Please see TILLSON, Page 18 Please see ADRIFT, Page 8 Cristine Meixner Collin Ouimette, 7, of Newtown, Conn. and Speculator, proudly sits behind the wheel of Speculator Volunteer Fire Department’s 1936 Ford pumper. The truck was on display during Saturday’s open house at the Town of Lake Pleasant Historical Museum on State Route 8, as was Lake Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department’s “Snoopy.” One of this year’s new exhibits at the museum is on emergency departments. Collin’s parents are Lorina and Mike Ouimette. Tillson is found guilty in endangering case By CRISTINE MEIXNER Express Editor INDIAN LAKE - A jury has found a Galway businessman and town council member guilty of endangering the welfare of a child. INSIDE Calendar ...........19 Churches...........18 Classifieds ........22 Indian Lake .........9 Inlet...................15 Letters ................4 Long Lake .........14 Outdoors ...........17 Speculator ..........5 Wells .................16 State Police charged Michael A. Tillson, 64, after investigating a report received July 14, 2012 of non-domestic endangering the welfare of a child. The incident occurred at 955 Cedar River Road in the Town of Indian Lake. Tillson was free on his own recognizance until the trial, but immediately after was remanded to Hamilton County Jail. He will be sentenced Aug. 14 at 9 a.m. He owns Milburt Farm & Greenhouse in Galway and is a Deadline comes and goes for election petitions By CRISTINE MEIXNER Express Editor LAKE PLEASANT - Sixty-two people filed designating petitions with the Hamilton County Board of Elections here by the July 11 deadline. On the county level, Sheriff Karl G. Abrams of Piseco will run on the Republican line in the November general election for another four-year term in office. Republicans Katie M. Smith filed to run for delegate to the 4th Judicial Convention and Deborah A. O’Rourke filed to run as her alternate. Both live in Lake Pleasant. Vincent M. Abbott-Forgione of Wells filed to run for male Republican state committeeperson and Dixie L. LeBlanc of Long Lake filed to run for female Republican state committeeperson. Both are two-year terms. In the Town of Arietta, Republican Richard A. Wilt will run for another twoyear term as town supervisor. Superintendent of Highways William F. Parslow has filed to run for another fouryear term. He is a Democrat. Democrats Barry L. Baker and Bradley Parslow filed to run for councilperson, as did Republicans Keith R. Ford and Christy L. Wilt. Two four-year seats will be filled. Republican Jacquelyn Grier has filed to run to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Councilman James Farber. Republicans Justice Gail A. Doherty, Town Clerk Kenneth F. Parslow and Tax Collector Sharon L. Matthews are all running for re-election. BENSON & HOPE In the Town of Benson, Supervisor Ermina Pincombe is not running for another two-year term. Her son, Republican David L. Pincombe, is running for her seat, as is former councilman Phillip C. Snyder, also a Republican. They will face off in the September Primary Elections. Four incumbents also filed: Democrat Town Clerk / Tax Collector Jeanne Cox (two-year term); and Republicans Superintendent of Highways Cecil Blowers (two-year term) and counPlease see DEADLINE, Page 17 W W W . H A M I L T O N C O U N T Y E X P R E S S . C O M H A M I L T O N C O U N T Y E X P R E S S Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Page 2 THE WAY THINGS WERE ABOUT THE WEEK OF JULY 17, 1964, completion of a new “Adirondack Map” covering more than 15,000 square miles of private and publicly owned land in northern New York was announced by Conservation Commissioner Harold G. Wilm. Measuring 4.5 by 6 feet, the multi-color, four-section map was the first complete revision of the “Adirondack Map” in more than 75 years. About 4,000 copies were available to the public at $6 a set. Three years in the making, the map incorporated many new features and was “one of the finest map works ever produced by the Department,” according to William D. Mulholland, assistant commissioner for the Bureau of Lands and Forests. New features included showing state lands other than Forest Preserve holdings; St. Lawrence River changes caused by Seaway construction; county and town bound- ary designations; up-to-date road locations; route numbers for U.S., state and county highways; and the proposed location for Interstate Route 87, The Northway. The quiet upstate Village of Tupper Lake, population 7,000, would burst at the seams later in July when more than 1,000 injured “survivors” of a simulated nuclear attack were taken there for “treatment.” “Operation Sun Drum II,” the largest Civil Defense exercise of its kind ever conducted in New York state, would test the state’s facilities for caring for injured and homeless victims of nuclear war. Five specialized organizations would combine skills and resources to handle the injured and homeless: state and local Civil Defense units, the Veterans Administration, II Corps-U.S. Army, the American Red Cross and the Civil Air Patrol. More than 2,000 volunteers were slated to participate, including 500 Boy Scouts who would play the roles of injured and homeless survivors, and approximately 500 Civil Defense volunteers from nearby communities. The exercise would be based on an assumed nuclear attack on the United States and Canada, with resulting heavy casualties in New York City, Utica, Rochester and Buffalo. Tupper Lake, with its 433-bed Sunmount Veterans Hospital, would be assumed to have escaped physical damage and would be designated as a reception and treatment center. Other activities planned for the realistic three-day exercise included blood collection by the Red Cross, the assignment of radiation detection teams to inspect the village, the setting up of checkpoints and traffic control, the establishment of emergency communications and a simulated plane crash at the waterfront. Lt. Gov. Malcolm Wilson had lifted the state-imposed restriction on burning and smok- POLICE REPORT Thursday, July 4, 11:01 p.m.: Two people were injured in a one-vehicle crash on Rt. 8 in the Town of Morehouse, 200 feet east of Fayle Road. Driver William A. Newman, 21, Westmoreland, told police he was eastbound when he fell asleep. His 2005 pickup truck crossed the highway, hit Sonja Uebele’s mailbox and a small earthen embankment, became airborne for about 30 yards, landed on its front end and came to rest in a ditch. Newman and his passenger, Pamela C. Bennett, 16, who was also asleep, complained of neck injuries. They were taken to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Utica by Morehouse and Kayahora ambulances. Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Kevin Braunius investigated. Mountain Towing in Cold Brook removed the truck. Friday, July 5, 2:30 a.m.: James V. Grago, 25, Rome, was charged with DWI first offense, a Class U misdemeanor, following a property damage accident in the Town of Indian Lake. State Police investigated. Friday, July 12: Clifton S. Thompson, 17, Hunter, was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana. A HCSO boat patrol alleges Thompson was found to be in possession in marijuana after being stopped on Sacandaga Lake in the Town of Lake Pleasant. He is to appear in Lake Pleasant Town Court July 30. Friday, July 12: Jody Kluczynski, 34, West Seneca, was charged with reckless driving. HCSO made the arrest in the Town of Wells. Kluczynski is to appear in Wells Town Court July 30. Unless otherwise noted, information in the Police Report is provided by the law enforcement agencies cited. J LOCAL NEWS IN BRIEF Indian Lake Theater screening ‘A Place at the Table’ July 18 INDIAN LAKE - Indian Lake Theater will screen “A Place at the Table” Thursday, July 18. The documentary focuses on food insecurity and childhood nutrition, with an accompanying presentation by Nancy Welch, executive director of Hamilton County Cornell Cooperative Extension. According to feedingamerica.org, in 2011 50 million people in the U.S. — a quarter of them children — didn’t know where their next meal was coming from. Directors Kristi Jacobson and Lori Silverbush examine this issue through the eyes of people struggling with food insecurity. Cornell University doing survey PISECO - Cornell University is conducting a survey of Hamilton County this summer to explore how residents are faring economically and socially, and ways community assets are used to promote peoples’ well-being. A random sample of residents will receive the survey in the mail, along with a stamped, addressed envelope to return the survey. The survey leaders are Cornell Cooperative Extension of Hamilton County Director Nancy Welch and Professor Tom Hirschl. Questions can be directed to Welch at (518) 548-6191. Seniors get special deals GLENS FALLS - Hamilton County senior citizens will have several opportunities to learn about longterm care and get coupons for farmers’ markets. Hamilton County Department of Social Services Caseworker Abigail Eichler and Susan Dornan, the NY Connects coordinator for Warren / Hamilton Counties Office for the Aging, will visit local meal sites to provide free information and assistance on many services. They will be at the Lake Pleasant Meal Site in Speculator Wednesday, July 24; the Indian Lake Meal Site Wednesday, July 31; the Long Lake Meal Site Wednesday, Aug. 7; and the Wells Meal Site behind the Methodist church Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. J By Anne Weaver ing outdoors in 11 upstate counties plagued by drought. The ban had been in effect since July 3. Hamilton County was one of the counties affected. At HAMILTON COUNTY, State Comptroller Arthur Levitt had announced the distribution of money in state motor fuel tax receipts to the 57 counties outside New York City. The money was earmarked by statute for deposit in county road funds. Hamilton County received $20,671.76. In the like period in 1963 its share was $18,207.66. County Clerk Earl C. Farber had announced the sale of Conservation Department licenses in Hamilton County for June as follows: Resident - six Hunt and Fish; three Hunt; 317 Fish; eight Free Fish; Non-Resident - 109 Fish, 86 Six-Day Fish. At INDIAN LAKE, the local chapter of the American Red Cross had completed a course in life saving at Speculator and graduated four candidates who were qualified to act as lifeguards: Michael Spring, Mary Husson, Donald Spring and Marvin Pelon, all of Indian Lake. The three-day course was given by William J. Tracy, Speculator, who was a certified swimming instructor and water front director. At INLET, Commander Hollis Ross had appointed these drivers for the Inlet Legion Ambulance: William Brigham, Mende Sullivan, Theodore Payne, Roland Christy, Robert Ponder, Bernard Ross, Richard Willis, Jerry Morgan, Harry Fowler, Leon Douglas, Theodore Harwood, Willard Payne, Roy Houck, Wally Duguay, James Abusia, Dick Baerman, Keith Baerman, Alvin Chambers, John Searles, Rene Heroux, James Evans, Richard Payne Jr., Robert Chadwick, Hayden Billman, Sidney Payne, Ellwood Searles, John Levi, Howard Weiman, Lloyd Garlock, Peter Kalil, Alfred Thibado and Robert Egenhofer. Gaiety Theatre announced the following movies: Jack Lemmon in “Under the Yum Yum Tree” with Carol Lynley, Dean Jones, Edie Adams, Imogene Coca and Robert Lansing; Peter Sellers, Paula Prentiss and Angela Lansbury in “The World of Henry Orient;” Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn in “Charade;” “Sundays and Cybele;” and “From Russia With Love” with Sean Connery as James Bond. The Town of Inlet would hold the first in a proposed series of public dances at the Community Center at the site of the former Arrowhead Hotel. If successful the dances would continue each Thursday night. J LOCAL ENERGY AND UNEMPLOYMENT UPDATE GASOLINE STATE AVERAGE: $3.694/gallon (last year $3.601). UPSTATE AVG.: $3.658/gallon (last year $3.561). LOCAL: Citgo Inlet $3.799; Citgo Wells $3.699; Stewart’s Indian Lake $3.779; Stewart’s Long Lake $3.779; One Stop Indian Lake $3.799; Mountain Market Speculator $3.899 cash and $3.959 credit; Casey’s Corner Piseco $3.799. DIESEL STATEWIDE AVG.: $3.895/gallon (last year $3.818). LOCAL: Mountain Market Speculator $3.969 cash and $4.029 credit; Casey’s Corner Piseco $4.259. HEATING OIL STATEWIDE AVG.: $3.827/gallon (last year $3.674). NORTH COUNTRY AVG.: $3.622/gallon (last year $3.658). PROPANE STATEWIDE AVG.: $2.642/gallon (last year $2.777). NORTH COUNTRY AVG.: $2.829 (last year $3.088). Average energy prices as of July 15 are from New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. Statewide and North Country prices for regular gasoline (87 octane) as of July 15 are from Oil Price Information Service and NYSERDA. LATEST UNEMPLOYMENT RATES NYS: May 2012 - 7.9%; May 2013 - 7.3% Hamilton County: May 2012 - 9.2%; May 2013 - 7.6% Note: Hamilton County always has one of the highest unemployment rates in the winter and one of the lowest in the summer. J H A M I L T O N C O U N T Y E X P R E S S Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Aqua Fest splashes into Adk. Park BLUE MT. LAKE - The Adirondack Museum’s new, daylong Aqua Fest will dive into the world of water with more than 30 hands-on activities, musical performances, lectures, tours, demonstrations, information booths and more from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 20. Home to grand exhibitions such as Boats and Boating, Woods and Water and The Great Outdoors, the museum has long been a central place for finding out about water and its role in the history, environment and development of the Adirondack Park. During Aqua Fest the focus will widen, with opportunities to hear from environmental experts such as John Sheehan from The Adirondack Council and Nina Schoch from The Adirondack Center for Loons. See things not often seen, including reenactments of Victorian ladies’ canoe-jousting contests and behind-the-scenes tours of the museum’s boat collection; and try something new, like making a toy boat or piloting a remote-controlled seaplane. Admission is free July 20 for children under age 18, and several activities are designed specifically for parents and grandparents with young learners, including a visit from the Utica Zoomobile and entertainment including Adirondack folk musician Dan Berggren and his Jamcrackers and more. PRESENTATIONS & TOURS 11 a.m.“Protecting the Park’s Pure Waters” by John Sheehan. 12 p.m. “Mercury and Migration: Conservation Through the Lives of Adirondack Loons” by Nina Schoch. 1 p.m. “Aquatic Invasive Species and the Adirondacks” by William Martin, The Nature Conservancy. 3 p.m. “The Raquette River: Four Rivers in One” by Mike Prescott. 11:15 a.m. & 2:15 p.m. Exhibition Tour: Boats & Please see AQUA, Page 8 Newcomb Town-wide Garage Sale Saturday, July 20 9am-3pm Food & Maps Available Page 3 Celebrating our 23rd Season Family Owned and Operated Since 1991 Daily Cruising on Raquette Lake Scenic Excursions Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Sat. 2-2:30pm Luncheon Cruise Tues., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 11am-1pm Sunday 12:30-2:30pm Pizza Cruise Wednesday 11:30m-1pm Minnie Mouse guest appearance while boarding Traditional Dinner Cruise Tues., Thurs. & Sat. 5:30-8:30pm Intimate Dinner Cruise Wed., Fri. & Sun. 6-9pm Prime Rib Buffet Monday 5:30-7:30pm Check our schedule on website or FB or call. Reservations Required for Meal Cruises. Moonlight Cruise MAYFIELD FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY, LLC. William Hassan, D.D.S Welcomes Saturday 10-11:30pm July 20th ~ Mitch Frasier Cruise & Dine Raquette Lake Navigation Company, Inc. P.O. Box 100 • Raquette Lake, NY 13436 (315) 354-5532 • raquettelakenavigation. com W.W. Durant Dr. Victoria Milward To Our Practice Quality, Gentle, Caring Dentistry In A Safe and Clean Environment! 2540 State Highway 30, P.O. Box 220 Mayfield, New York 12117 Emergency Patients Welcome Call us today at 518-661-6405 Timm Associates, Inc. ADIRONDACK Properties & Businesses #1 In Adirondack Real Estate Old Forge 315.369.3951 • Blue Mountain Lake 518.352.7395 www.timmassociates.com Vacation Properties • Residential • Commercial Cornell University is conducting a survey of Hamilton County this summer. The purpose of the survey is to explore how residents are faring economically and socially, and ways that community assets are used to promote peoples’ well-being. A random sample of residents will receive the survey in the mail, along with a stamped, addressed envelope to return the survey. The survey should take about 20 minutes to complete. If you receive the survey please consider filling it out and mailing back. The results will be used to better position Hamilton County for the future. The survey leaders are Nancy Welch and Professor Tom Hirschl, and if you have questions you can phone Nancy Welch at 518.548.6191 With a 32-acre campus, 23 buildings and a full day’s worth of fun, it’s an experience as big as the Adirondacks! K C A D N O R I AD Not just big, BIG. RAQUETTE LAKE - LAKE RIGHTS HOME - Attractive all season 3 BR 2 bath home incl. large loft & deeded lake & docking rights on the North Bay of Raquette Lake. LR & DR ʻgreat roomʼ has vaulted Adirondack wood ceiling & walls, plus a woodstove & patio doors to large front deck. Loft has bath & sauna. 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COUPON CODE: 340 Raquette Lake Navigation Co., Raquette Lake 9097 State Rt. 30, Blue Mountain Lake, NY adirondackmuseum.org (315) 354-5532 raquettelakenavigation.com H A M I L T O N Page 4 C O U N T Y E X P R E S S Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Viewpoints LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Encourage volunteers Dear Editor, When the tapestry of conservation commences to be created, whether countywide or within limited city, town or village boundaries, the makeup or the fiber being used to complete the task must include reliable volunteers. Worthwhile conservation programs cannot achieve the status of being successful by completely depending upon almost total governmental financial support. The more self-reliant conservation advocates become in this respect the better the chances are (with still some additional funding from government sources) to secure every goal they seek. Conservation and environmental groups that willingly work together discover the union quickly attracts the rank and file volunteers needed to create greater unified strength, enabling them to meet the existing challenges. When there is unity and honest depiction to the needy cause that’s clearly evident, the average citizens will no longer be discouraged to take up the mantel of volunteer. Anthony Biscotti Amsterdam Get farmers market coupons Dear Editor, The Warren/Hamilton Counties Office for the Aging has available its annual allotment of Farmers Market Coupons for persons over 60 years old who are income eligible. Income eligibility for a one-person household is at or under $1,772 per month and for a two-person household is at or under $2,392 per month. Over age 60 persons currently receiving or eligible to receive SSI, food stamps, public assistance or Section 8 housing subsidy are also eligible. Only one $20 coupon book is available per eligible household per year and may be used to purchase fruits and vegetables from any of the local Letters policy The Hamilton County Express welcomes contributions to its Viewpoints pages. Letters should be no longer than about 350 words, legible, address matters of current interest and be signed by the writer. Anonymous letters are not printed. Letters must include a telephone number where the author may be reached during the day for verification. Letters that cannot be verified will not be published. Letters are subject to editing for brevity, clarity and legally actionable content and are limited to one per month per author. The Viewpoints page is intended as a forum for ideas and opinions. Letters of thanks from representatives of local volunteer or non-profit groups that serve the community run at no charge. Under other circumstances, paid letters of thanks are accepted. Letters that have not appeared in other publications receive preference. Poetry is not considered a letter to the editor. Mail letters to Hamilton County Express, POB 166, Speculator NY 12164 or email them to [email protected]. J farmer’s markets. Coupons may be picked up at the Warren / Hamilton Counties Office for the Aging at the Human Services Building at 1340 State Route 9, Lake George. Please call 761-6347 with any questions.Our Hamilton County Outreach dates are: July 18, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Wells Meal Site; July 24, 10-10:30 a.m. at Indian Lake Meal Site; July 24, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Speculator Meal Site; July 24, 12:30-1 p.m. at Long Lake Meal Site; July 31, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Indian Lake Meal Site; Aug. 7, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Long Lake Meal Site; and Aug. 21, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Wells Meal Site. Harriet Bunker, coordinator of services, Warren/Hamilton Counties Office for the Aging Hamilton County Express (USPS 233-560) is published every Wednesday by Port Jackson Media, LLC, 1 Venner Rd., Amsterdam, NY 12010. Periodical postage is paid at Amsterdam and additional mailing office. Postmaster: Send address changes to Hamilton County Express, c/o The Recorder, Amsterdam, NY 12010. Our local mailing address is 1 Venner Rd., Amsterdam, NY 12010. 1 Year subscription rates are $40 to addresses in Hamilton County; $45 outside Hamilton County. Send material for the editor to our local mailing address, POB 166, Speculator NY 12164. “If I had to choose to have government without newspapers or newspapers without government, I would choose the latter.” — Thomas Jefferson Keep boating safe Dear Editor: It’s that time of the year when many people get out and enjoy the wonderful recreational opportunities that exist in New York state. Our many scenic lakes, rivers, roads and trails are being used now more than any other time of the year. With the increase in traffic comes the risk for accidents that can destroy a vacation. Accidents are usually caused by lack of education and training, carelessness, or operating equipment while impaired by drugs and/or alcohol. The United States Coast Guard reports that alcohol use was the leading contributing factor in boating fatalities last year. Remember the same laws for drunk driving on land apply to driving on the water. Everyone who is going to operate a boat should take a Safe Boating Course. For NYS safe boating courses and youth certification contact the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. The NYS Safe Boating Pledge follows. I will assist those in need, and report any boating accident in which I’m involved. I will have USCG approved life jackets, (in correct sizes and good condition) on board. I will operate in a safe and careful manner, never recklessly, and never while impaired. I will understand and follow the Rules of the Road. I will take a boating safety course. I will carry the proper equipment while underway. I will understand and obey navigation aids. I will understand and follow the legal requirements for operating a personal watercraft. I will remember to follow the rules of safe boating, when pulling skiers or tubers, skin diving, fishing or hunting. I will register my motorized boat Kevin McClary Geoff Dylong Brian Krohn William Brzezicki Kevin Mattison Cristine Meixner Annette Mahoney Peter Klein CONTACT EDITOR E-mail with the Department of Motor Vehicles. While enjoying your ride on land or water, remember to keep it fun and safe for you and everyone around you. Dorean Page for the HFM Prevention Council Lake Pleasant EMT classes coming Dear Cris, As always, our ambulance squads are in need of EMTs. The number of EMTs in the county is dwindling. The town supervisors have realized this great need and have promised to help cover the costs of an EMT course. We plan on having two courses in the county. One will be in Speculator at the Adirondack - Appalachian Regional Emergency Medical Services Council training room at the Adirondack Bible Fellowship building on Elm Lake Road and the other at the Blue Mountain Lake Firehouse. We anticipate holding classes two nights a week. The specific weekdays will be determined by the people taking the class and the instructors’ work schedule, whatever is most convenient for all. New York state regulates the length of the course, which is 150 hours including clinical time. The clinical time can be done in a hospital emergency room or with an ambulance squad. There will also be a recertification class held simultaneously with the EMT class. This will fulfill the need of those who need recertification classes. Posters and ads are forthcoming. Anyone interested can call the Hamilton County Emergency Management Office at (518) 548-6223 or me at 548-4380 to get information or sign up for the class. We hope to have a great turnout but, no matter, there will be a course. Gary Wickes, coordinator Hamilton County EMS Council J Publisher Associate Publisher Advertising/Marketing Director Business Office Manager Executive Editor Managing Editor Advertising Executive - (518) 779-8851 Staff Reporter (800) 453-6397, ext. 111; (518) 441-7224/cell [email protected] For Subscriptions, Obituaries, Legal Notices & Classifieds Call CUSTOMER SERVICE 1-800-453-6397 and then press 2 H A M I L T O N C O U N T Y E X P R E S S Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Page 5 Speculator/Lake Pleasant/Arietta Water, sewer use rates raised By CRISTINE MEIXNER Express Editor SPECULATOR - The water and sewer use rates here will go up a bit with the November billings. It’s all part of the Village of Speculator’s plan to make the Water / Wastewater Department financially selfsufficient. When revenues fall short the money has to come from the General Fund. Village Clerk Bonnie Page told the Board of Trustees July 8 that billing revenues for 2012/13 covered 94 percent of water expenses and 98 percent of sewer expenses. Trustee Karen McComb said, “I’m very glad to see the Lake monitors discuss training By BILL THEILKING Special to the Express PISECO - Lake Pleasant Sacandaga Association lake monitors met at the Oxbow Inn here Friday morning, June 15. Fourteen monitors were present representing the five bodies of water LPSA monitors: Lake Pleasant, Sacandaga Lake, Fawn Lake, Whitaker Lake and Oxbow Lake. The purpose of the meeting was to refresh training for identifying invasive plant species and share experiences and new ideas. LPSA ecologist and board member Peter Tobiessen presented a training session for the monitors including a “live” collection of aquatic plants he harvested from nearby waters. A map indicating areas inspected on each lake was handed out. Techniques for survey and likely habitat for each species were given. Typically, lake monitors inspect a segment of shoreline several times each season, looking for invasive plants such as Eurasian watermilfoil, curley leaf pondweed and water chestnut. Early detection is one of the best means of preventing the destruction of aquatic environments. Anyone interested in becoming a lake monitor is asked to contact LPSA at [email protected]. J 94 and 98 percent. It shows we are getting there.” The board discussed raising the base rates, but decided to raise the use rates instead, so people who use more water pay more and those who conserve can save on their bills. Rates were raised substantially as of February 2012 in an attempt to balance the WWD budget. The current increases are by pennies. Effective Aug. 1 the water use rate will go up by six cents to $5.10 per 1,000 gallons and the sewer use rate will go up by 10 cents, to $8 per 1,000 gallons. The change will first show up on November bills. In a Wastewater Treatment Plant matter, Chief Operator Florence Braunius told the board she is going after hazard mitigation grant money being offered by the state. She wants to install a stationary generator at each of the sewer system’s five pump stations for $14,000 to $15,000 each. The grant would cover 75 percent of the cost, and the village’s portion could be in in-kind services, she said. The application is due Aug. 1. VILLAGE BEACH Responding to concerns from members of the public who have seen people in the water at the public beach but no lifeguard in the chair, lifeguard Jackie Lewis said, Please see WATER, Page 21 Speculator, Lake Pleasant, Arietta Community Calendar To contribute to the calendar, call (800) 453-6397, ext. 111, or email to [email protected] WEDNESDAY, JULY 17: 8am, Senior Shopping Bus leaves Senior Center—reservations 548-4653; 9:30am, Adk Lakes Quilters meets, Piseco Community Hall—5486347; 10am-3 pm, Tricky Tray, Speculator Pavilion; 6-8pm, Ice Cream Social, PCH. THURSDAY, JULY 18: 9am, Osteobusters, Grace Methodist Church (GMC); 11:30am-12pm, Ask The Nurse, LP Meal Site; 2-5pm, Farmer’s Market, Speculator Ball Field; 7pm, Play Bridge, VFW Post, Rt. 8. FRIDAY, JULY 19: 3:30-5:30pm, Food Pantry Open, North Country Bible Fellowship; 7pm, Bingo, PCH. MONDAY, JULY 22: 9am, Osteobusters, GMC; 7pm, Speculator Board of Trustees meets, Village Hall. TUESDAY, JULY 23: 7pm, Speculator Planning Board meets, Village Hall; 7:30pm, VFW Post 7228 meets, Post Home; 7:30pm, AA meets, LP UMC. WEDNESDAY, JULY 24: 9:30am, Adk Lakes Quilters meets, PCH. THURSDAY, JULY 25: 9am, Osteobusters, GMC; 2-5pm, Farmer’s Market, Speculator Ball Field; 7pm, Play Bridge, VFW Post, Rt. 8. J Metal Roofs Rusted & Faded Restored to New Condition High Build Epoxy/Urethane Enamel • Masonry Restoration • Epoxy/Urethane Flooring Systems The Cost is Not in Restoring ... but Failure to Restore R.D.S. Specialty Coatings 315-369-3063 Sundays at 10:00am “Duc in altum” St. Pio’s Summer Mission Daily at 8:00am The Most Rev. Richard J. Euler, D.D. 333 Green Bridge Rd., Thendara (Across from Old Bottling Plant) 3692064 Under the Spiritual Care of the Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Bathery India ZONE 3 FRESH PRODUCE ~ Corn • Tomatoes • & Much More Mixed Planters • Hanging Baskets Perennials • Trees • Shrubs Inlet ~ Rt. 28 across from the Inlet Firehall Daily 9am - 5pm Blue Mountain Lake ~ Ol’ Station, Rts. 28 & 30 Thurs, Fri & Sat 9am - 5pm; Sunday 9am - Noon We Are Now A Florist New Load Fresh Cut Flowers Indian Lake ~ at Pine’s Country Store Landscape Nursery & Garden Center • 315-357-6337 HA Coffee House Forum presents: “Medieval Church (529-1516AD) History” All are welcome Pavilion at the Speculator Ball Park Friday, July 26, 2013 5PM for “BYO Picnic” Grill will be hot, coffee provided 7PM DVD Presentations by Credo House Ministries 8-9PM Q&A Contact: Darrell Cook 548-8411 or Matt Deibler 924-2063 Sign Up Now Adirondack Challenge Piseco Lake Triathlon Saturday, July 20th 1/2 Mile Swim - 11 1/2 Mile Bike - 3 Mile Run Enter as an individual or as a team with your friends. This year’s event is online, pre-registration ONLY. To register please visit www.speculatorchamber.com and follow the registration link. Adirondacks Speculator Region Chamber of Commerce PO Box 184, Speculator, NY 12164 H A M I L T O N Page 6 C O U N T Y E X P R E S S Wednesday, July 17, 2013 AURORA Brian Bledsoe REFLECTIONS The northern lights put on a fantastic display, bright enough to reflect shoreline foliage in the waters of Kunjamuk Bay just south of Speculator. The source of the auroras was an interplanetary shockwave of unknown origins that caused an intense geomagnetic storm. This storm rated close to a 7 on the Kp-Index Scale. Comparatively, a rating of 4 on this scale is usually barely visible in the southern Adirondacks. This 15-second exposure was taken around 1:40 a.m. June 1 at the canoe put-in. Piseco Volunteer Fire Department LEGAL NOTICE: Time change for Planning Board Meetings The Town of Arietta Planning Board is making the following permanent change to the regularly scheduled meeting time from 7:00pm to 6:00pm starting September 10, 2013. Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Piseco Community Hall. Kenneth Parslow Town Clerk, Town of Arietta THANK YOU FROM THE SPECULATOR REGION 4TH OF JULY PARADE COMMITTEE 14th Annual Harley Raffle 1st Prize: 2013 Harley-Davidson FLS 103 Softail Slim in Vivid Black Retail Value: $16,334 or $10,000 cash 2nd Prize: $1,000 Cash 3rd Prize: Harley-Davidson Jacket Drawing at the 2013 Chicken BBQ on Aug. 10th 6:00 pm at the Oxbow Inn ...for sending us a contribution ...for participating in the parade ...for helping during the parade ...and waving a flag WE COULD NOT HAVE DONE THIS WITHOUT COMMUNITY SUPPORT! Bobbi Lynne Hoover, Diane Corvetti, Lisa Eckhoff, Anna Smith, Dave & Karen McComb Benefit of Piseco Vol. Fire Dept. 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Piseco Volunteer Fire Department Harley-Davidson Raffle Name: ____________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Phone: _____________________________ No of Tickets ($20 each): _________ Please enclose a check payable to: “Piseco Volunteer Fire Department” and mail to: Kevin Dorr, PVFD Harley Raffle If you would like your ticket stubs returned to you please enclose a self 138A, Higgins Bay Road, Piseco, NY 12139 addressed stamped envelope, thank you. • Browse thousands of products online • Click the Ship-to-Store option • Pick up your order in our store VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS stephensonlumber.com WE ARE HERE FOR YOUR SHOPPING CONVENIENCE 3 RETAIL LOCATIONS CHESTERTOWN-518-494-2471 INDIAN LAKE-518-648-5050 SPECULATOR-518-548-7521 H A M I L T O N C O U N T Y E X P R E S S Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Now A Proud Page 7 www.lemontreesports.com email: [email protected] Dealer of GLASTRON BOATS We are also a Proud Dealer of the Sunfish Visit or Call Us Today! (518) 548-6231 • Rt. 30, Speculator, NY 12164 www.lemontreesports.com H A M I L T O N C O U N T Y E X P R E S S Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Page 8 Aqua Adrift from page 3 Boating in the Adirondacks with Hallie Bond. 12:30 & 4 p.m. Collection Tour: Boat Collection, Collection Storage and Study Center with Hallie Bond. MUSIC & STORIES 10:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. Spring Peepers 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Jamcrackers 2:30 p.m. Chris Shaw, Fishing Stories DEMONSTRATIONS 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fly Tying with John Ruff. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Guideboat Building with Boat-Builder-inResidence Allison Warner. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Guideboat Paddle Making with Gordon Fisher. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fly Casting with Chris Shaw. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Painting with Water with Artist-in-Residence Anne Diggory. 1-4 p.m. Model Boat Work with Vincent Farrell. 1:15 & 3:15 p.m. Jousting on the Water. BOOTHS & ACTIVITIES 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Utica Zoomobile: meet frogs, turtles and a duck. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Lake George Association: aquatic micro- organism identification. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Lake Champlain Basin Program: watersheds and their roles. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Adirondack Watershed Institute: Watershed Stewardship Program. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Hamilton County Cornell Cooperative Extension. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Nature Conservancy: Adirondack Park Invasives Plant Program. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Toy Boat Workshop. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Water Play Area: Splash around! 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Remote Control Boats & Sea Plane. 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Paddle on the Pond. DISPLAYS 10 a.m.Adirondack Almanack: Impact of Irene. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. “Capturing Water” Photo Display: photography by Mark Bowie and Tom Dwyer and historic photographs from the museum’s collection. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. From Woods to Mill VENDORS 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Adirondack Guide Boat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 2nd Time Around J Located at 2568 State Route 8 in Lake Pleasant NEW SUMMER HOURS: Mon thru Sat 8 to 5 Licensed NY State Inspection Station NOW AVAILABLE: Advance Auto Parts Wide variety of automotive parts IN-STOCK 24 HOUR (518) 548-TIRE (8473) Towing Service or (518) 332-8330 after hours/emergency towing LAKE PLEASANT LIBRARY from page 1 will be covered by local and downstate media. The public will be able to see a video of racing highlights Sunday from 3-3:30 p.m. in the Main Tent at Byron Park and on television reports. FLATWATER RACES The 15-mile Adirondack Challenge Flatwater Canoe Races starting at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 21, will take place on Indian Lake with over 100 competitors from across the U.S. and Canada. It will feature mixed canoe teams — two men and two women — competing for $8,960 in prize money. The winners will get $2,500 and the next nine teams will each get progressively less. The first three finishers in the pro canoe races for men, women and seniors (combined age of 250 or more) will also get prize money: $600, $400 and $200. These four races start and finish at the Rt. 30 boat launch at Lewey Lake Public Campground on Rt. 30. Spectators are welcome. The New York State College C-4 Challenge Cup race and 10-mile amateur canoe and kayak races with a variety of classes are also scheduled. Adirondack Watershed Alliance in Lake Clear, the same group that organizes the ‘90-Miler’ Adirondack Canoe Classic from Old Forge to Saranac Lake each year, is handling the flatwater races. Go to macscanoe.com for more. For a listing of Adirondack Challenge activities and events, including Sunday’s Adirondack Challenge Festival at Byron Park in Indian Lake, see Coming Attractions on pages 19-21.J Arietta Hotel Rt. 10, Arietta • 835-4106 SPECIALIZING IN Oven Roasted Prime Rib ~ Fresh Seafood Hand-Cut Steaks ~ Oven Roasted Turkey DAILY SPECIALS AVAILABLE Open for Lunch Thurs. - Sun. at Noon Serving Dinner Daily at 5pm Closed Tuesday EXCAVATION AND BLACK TOPPING Gravel • Septic Systems Driveways • Parking Lots Poured Concrete Walls & Foundations P.O. Box 650, Lake Pleasant, NY 12108 Days 548-3022 • Evenings 648-5793 FREE ESTIMATES G.H. Wood Co. Charles King, Owner • [email protected] Jerry’s Wood Shop Rte 30 • Speculator FIREWOOD FOR SALE Split Hardwood CHARLIE JOHNS THE FOUR CORNERS AT SPECULATOR HOURS: MON-SAT 8AM-9PM; SUN 9AM-7PM (wholesale & retail) ©2013 by True Value® Company. All rights reserved. By SHIRLEY SMITH For the Express Our July shipment of books, CDs and DVDs is in, so stop in and check them out. Just the thing to do on a rainy day, and we seem to have lots of those. Adult Fiction: “Best Kept Secret” by Jeffrey Archer; “Key Lime Pie” and “English Trifle” by Josi Kilpatrick; “Inferno,” Dan Brown; “Life After Life,” Kate Atkinson; “The Silver Star,” Jeannette Walls; “Unintended Consequences,” Stuart Woods; “Whiskey Beach,” Nora Roberts; and “Zero Hour,” Clive Cussler. Teen Fiction: Sci-fi romances “Divergent” (Book 1) and “Insurgent” (Book 2) by Veronica Roth and “Light” by Michael Grant, sci-fi. Children’s Non-Fiction: “Meet the Dogs of Bedlam Farm” picture book by Jon Katz for ages 4-8 and “Animals Welcome” by Peg Kehret for ages 10 and up. Children’s Fiction: For pre-K — “What to do if an Elephant Stands on Your Foot,” a picture book by Michelle Robinson; For ages 4-8 — “Sleep Like a Tiger” by Mary Logue, a bedtime story; For ages 8 plus — “Spy School” by Stuart Gibbs (parent alert...some curse words); “The Trap Door,” Lisa McMann; “Theodore Boone: The Activist” by John Grisham (adventure / mystery); and “Trial By Fire,” Chris Tebbetts (adventure). Children’s CD Audiobooks (ages 8 plus): “The Trap Door” by Lisa McMann. Adult CD Audiobooks: “Whiskey Beach” by Nora Roberts; “Inferno,” Dan Brown; and “The Silver Star,” Jeannette Wells. DVDs: “Beautiful Creatures” and “Return to Nim’s Island” (PG-13); “Silver Linings Playbook” (R, romantic comedy). The Book Club selection Please see LIBRARY, Page 21 McComb’s Oak Hill Farm ADIRONDACK MAPLE SYRUP We are building Adirondack Chairs for your comfort & pleasure. Established in 1975 518-548-7451 • 888-548-7455 Visit WWW.CHARLIEJOHNS.COM ADIRONDACK CHAIRS What is new at the local library? 548-5041 • Visit us at jerryswoodshop.com Elm Lake Rd., Speculator • 548-6105 Gift boxes and shipping available Visitors Welcome H A M I L T O N C O U N T Y E X P R E S S Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Page 9 Indian Lake school buses all receive passing grades By PETE KLEIN Express News Staff INDIAN LAKE - For the second year in a row all the buses at Indian Lake Central School have received a 100 percent passing grade from state bus inspectors. The good news was delivered to the Board of Education Tuesday, July 11, by Transportation Supervisor George Virgil, who said, “We haven’t had any failures.” Virgil gave much of the credit to mechanic Andrew Smith and the computerized diagnostic equipment that can pinpoint problems. In a related item, the BOE approved renewing the bus storage and snow removal agreement with the Town of Indian Lake at the same rate of $825 a month. The BOE approved a policy for admitting foreign students that sets minimum language and academic standards. Superintendent Mark Brand believes there is a good chance the 2013/14 school year will be the first for which foreign students arrive for a year of study at Indian Lake. Brand said one host family is confirmed and four foreign students from Europe and Asia have expressed interest in attending this fall. The board is taking a wait-and-see approach to the possession and use of cell phones in school by students. Brand said, “So far I’m not hearing any complaints about cell phones being used in classes.” Brand and the board agree that as long as students limit their use of cell phones to the cafeteria and hallways there is no problem with them. But Brand did make it clear he considers study hall a class and cell phones should not be used there. OTHER BUSINESS • The board approved tenure for Business teacher Jeff Reynolds, effective Sept. 27. • Jon Voorhees was reappointed as BOE president and David Harrington was reap- EDUCATION BRIEF ALLISON K. MAHONEY of Indian Lake has been named to the President’s List for the spring 2013 semester at SUNY Canton. She has not yet declared a major. To receive President’s List honors full-time students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale. J INDIAN LAKE/BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE pointed as vice president. • The New York State Public High School Athletic Association has waived a $500 fine. The fine was imposed because the varsity softball team did not complete the post-season schedule. The fine was waived because the school successfully argued the team was unable to complete the season due to games postponed due to weather, which caused a con- flict with testing. • Brand reported the school would reapply for a North Country Regional Economic Development Council grant for purchasing and installing a wood pellet boiler to heat the school. The ILCS BOE will next meet Tuesday, Aug. 20, starting at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. J INDIAN LAKE MARINA BOAT RENTALS Pontoon, Fishing & Canoes THE ONLY GAS ON INDIAN LAKE RAMP/LAUNCH FEE Always $6.00 ~ Donated to the Indian Lake Vol. Fire & Ambulance Corp. ~ IN OUR STORE Live Bait & Tackle, Marine Supplies, Snacks, T-Shirts, Sweats, Sunglasses, Ice & Firewood Authorized Grumman, Duranautic & Tohatsu Dealer We can’t sell all the boats, just the best boats and Tohatsu Outboards! (518) 648-5459 • www.indianlakemarinaonline.com Sabael, NY 12864 ’ ine s P Country Store “A Little Bit of Everything” In Downtown Indian Lake CheckKayakOutandOur Boating Section Canoe Sales & Rentals Boating & Beach Supplies Oars • Paddles • Life Vests • Fuel Lines • Boat Bumpers Tow Ropes • Water Shoes & Much Much More! WE HAVE WORMS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK / MON.-FRI.-8AM-6PM; SAT.-8AM-6PM; SUN.-9AM-4PM 1 Main Street, Indian Lake (518) 648-5212 www.pinescs.com ©2012 by True Value® Company. All rights reserved. H A M I L T O N C O U N T Y E X P R E S S Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Page 10 Indian Lake/Blue Mountain Lake Be sure to stop by to see the new equipment and other improvements at the playground on Durant Road in Blue Mountain Lake. Pete Klein Adirondack Challenge to close part of the Chain Lakes Road July 20-22 By PETE KLEIN Express News Staff The Indian Lake Restaurant & Tavern 2 West Main St. Located on the Intersection of Rt. 28 & Rt. 30, Indian Lake, NY RESTAURANT OPEN WEDNESDAY - MONDAY Fri. July 19th 6-9pm ADK Challenge Square Dance Beer & Wine Tent in our parking lot Featuring NYS Beer & Wine Sat. July 20th 5-9pm Music by The Fulton Chain Gang Beer & Wine Tent in our parking lot Featuring NYS Beer & Wine Sun. July 21st at Noon Book Signing with Pam & Kim Ladd Authors & Bloggers of “Happy Hour in the High Peaks” Happy Hour passports for sale ~ALSO~ Cider Tasting & Sales with Susan Knapp from SLYBORO CIDER HOUSE Tavern and Liquor Store Open Daily Dine In or Take Out • 518-648-5115 INDIAN LAKE - As the Adirondack Challenge nears it appears Gov. Andrew Cuomo will take part in not one, but two, white water rafting races on the Indian River here. Cuomo and his team will compete in his Invitational Whitewater Race on the Indian River at 1 p.m. Sunday, as previously scheduled, but will also race the river Monday afternoon against New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and other New Yorkers, according to The Times Union. Twenty-five rafts are expected for Sunday’s Invitational Whitewater Race, each with teams of six. The public will not be able to watch the actual race, but a video of it will be played during the awards ceremony starting at 3 p.m. The Indian Lake Town Board decided Monday, July 8, it to close a portion of the Chain Lakes Road from Saturday through Monday, to meet “special security measures.” The specific section to be closed will be determined by law enforcement. Supervisor Brian Wells said, “This will not be a total road closure” and would not prevent people from going to the transfer station or the town beach. Wells also reported that, according to the latest information he had, Cuomo would be rafting in his Invitational Whitewater Race and New York City Mayor Michael Indian Lake Association Annual Meeting & Picnic Saturday, July 27, 2013 4:30 pm at Byron Park Pavilion Guest speaker: Michael Clark, Executive Director Hudson River Black River Regulating District This event is open to anyone interested in the well-being of Indian Lake. For further information and to reserve a seat, please call Jeremy at (518) 648-0404 Bloomberg would raft Monday. The New York Daily News reported July 8 that Cuomo and Bloomberg would compete Monday, each with a six-member team. The town is still looking for a place to drill water wells to serve the hamlet of Blue Mountain Lake. Wells reported an arrangement with Bing Faxon to purchase land for wells in The Woodlands development was unsuccessful due to needing three-quarters approval of the homeowners association there. But, Wells said, “The town is pursuing another lead on purchasing some property in Blue Mt. Lake for the purpose of exploratory drilled wells.” Wells said he has informed Susan Kennedy at the New York State Department of Health of the failed land deal and has asked for an extension to June 30, 2014 for when plans and specifications have to be submitted to DOH. DOH has been pushing the town to replace the lake as the municipal water supply with drilled wells. Wells reminded everyone the deadline for expressing an opinion on classification of the former Finch, Pruyn lands is July 19. Written opinions should Please see CHALLENGE, Page 21 H A M I L T O N C O U N T Y E X P R E S S Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Page 11 Indian Lake/Blue Mountain Lake Indian Lake, Blue Mtn. Lake Community Calendar WEDNESDAY, JULY 17: 10am, IL Garden Club meets, Ski Hut; 2pm, Writers’ Group meets, IL Library; 6pm, Horseshoes, Byron Park. THURSDAY, JULY 18: 7pm, Art House Thursday, IL Theater—”A Place At The Table;” 7:30pm, AA meets, St. Mary’s Church. FRIDAY, JULY 19: 7pm, “Despicable Me II,” IL Theater; 9:30pm, “World War Z,” IL Theater. SATURDAY, JULY 20: 9am-2pm, Farmers Market, school lawn; 7pm, “Despicable Me II,” IL Theater; 7:30pm, AA meets, St. Mary’s Church; 9:30pm, “World War Z,” IL Theater. SUNDAY, JULY 21: 11am-3pm, Writers & Artisan Event, Abanakee Studios; 8pm, “Shrek The Musical,” IL Theater. MONDAY, JULY 22: 12:30pm, Senior Bingo, Senior Meal Site; 7pm, IL Zoning Board of Appeals hearing, Town Hall—McConkey setback. TUESDAY, JULY 23: 9am, North Country Crafters meets, Byron Park Bldg.; 10-10:30am, Ask The Nurse, BML Fire Hall; 11am-12pm, Ask The Nurse, IL Meal Site; 7pm, “Despicable Me II,” IL Theater. WEDNESDAY, JULY 24: 6pm, Horseshoes, Byron Park; 7pm, “Despicable Me II,” IL Theater. THURSDAY, JULY 25: 7pm, Art House Thursday, IL Theater—”Before Midnight.” J FISHING FUN More than 175 children under age 15 registered to fish in the free Kids’ Fishing Derby Saturday, July 6, at Byron Park on Adirondack Lake. The annual event is held by the Indian Lake / Blue Mt. Lake Fish & Game Association to teach children about fishing. ABOVE: Isaiah Ferrell, 9, of Rochester, was a serious fisherman. LEFT: Alana Naubereit, 3, Indian Lake, caught a 1-pound bullhead (catfish), although she doesn’t seem too pleased about it. BELOW: Over 175 children under age 15 registered to fish free and compete for prizes from the shores of Adirondack Lake. June McKenney (2)/Pete Klein (below) ABANAKEE STUDIOS ROUTE 28, INDIAN LAKE, N.Y. 12842 518-648-5013 OPEN 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. CLOSED WEDNESDAY COME JOIN US FOR OUR FOURTEENTH SEASON! Schedule of Events: JULY July 18 Expressive drawing workshop with Frances Gaffney. 10am-3pm July 19 Pastel workshop with Joann Quinlivan. 10am-3pm July 20 Artists/Authors/Adirondacks event. 11am-3pm July 21 Artists in the Adirondacks event. 11am-3pm GET INVOLVED IN A WORKSHOP. CALL FOR DETAILS Kevin Elkin Tree Service A Full Service Tree Care Business Specializing in Hazardous Tree Removal, Brush Chipping, Tree Pruning & Cleanup Educatius International is looking for host families and international coordinators for international students attending Indian Lake Central School this fall. Stump Grinding Services Now Available The host family would provide a furnished room and meals in the home for the student and will receive a monthly stipend to help offset the expenses of having a student in their home. Host families are asked to provide a bed, desk and dresser, as well as a quiet place to study, meals, love and guidance. Our students come with their own spending money for personal needs and activities they wish to get involved in. We also have 24/7 national support. Free Quotes, 24 Hr Storm / Emergency Service, Fully Insured No Job Too Small or Too Large Friendly Reliable Service [email protected] 518-648-6487 International coordinators will support the student, host family and school throughout the year. This is a part-time paid position. This is a wonderful opportunity to share America with someone and learn about another country as well. Our students come from all over the world. If interested, please contact Jennifer Minor at [email protected] or 617-292-0035 ext. 221. BOOK BAKE SALE! and Books Sat. & Sun. July 20 & 21, 10am-2:30pm Bake Sale Sat. only 10am-2:30pm at Indian Lake Town Hall All types of books: Children’s, mysteries, novels, history, etc. Sponsored by Friends of the Indian Lake Library Stone Products for Sale M itchell S tone P roducts LLC Based out of Tahawus Products Readily Available • #1 Stone • #2 Stone • Culverts and Road Fabric • 3/8” Minus (Driveway Mix) • 3/4” Minus Driveway Mix • 1 1/2” Minus (State Spec Item 4) Delivery is Available Call for prices and other products you may need. 518-582-2434 or 518-359-7029 H A M I L T O N Page 12 C O U N T Y E X P R E S S Wednesday, July 17, 2013 G et O g re It Shrek the Ogre begins stomping his way through the Adirondack Park on July 17th! He will begin his adventure at View in Old Forge, and will then travel through the villages of Long Lake, Newcomb, Blue Mountain, Tannery Pond, Indian Lake, Cifton-Fine, and Tupper Lake. And kids 12 and under can see it for just $5! Specific dates and times can be found on the show poster HERE >>>>>>>> We were able to catch up with both Shrek and his trusty side kick, Donkey; played by Kody Bringman and Antonio Tillman respectively to ask them about their. How is our version of the show different from the movie that we grew up with? Shrek: The movie and stage show are very similar in its comedic styling and story arch. There are subtle differences to make the show work better on stage but for the most part it stays true to the basic concepts of the movie. One difference would be that we aren’t doing the same makeup and costuming as the original productions on broadway which closely emulated the movie. Instead we will use slight makeup and a good imagination from the audience to allow Shrek to be a metaphorically nasty ogre. Donkey: I think audiences are going to love our production. Its impossible to bring the cartoon characters from the movie straight to the stage. So we have had to find our own way of breathing life into this story. For me, the hardest part of doing an adapted version of the movie has been taking a character that was literally an animal and just the voice of an actor and finding his body and his mannerisms and bringing that to my performance. How would a donkey move if he did the majority of his walking on his hind legs? What would he do with his hands? Eddie Murphy did such an amazing job in the role and he has such an iconic voice, so it’s hard to escape people’s expectations to see him on stage. But being able to create a body and physical life for the character is all mine and holds no expectations from the movie, so it’s nice. Is your relationship anything like Shrek and Donkey’s? Donkey: Yes, yes, yes. Kody and I have developed a really great relationship during our employment here. And our personalities are very different but like Shrek and Donkey they compliment each other and somehow meet in the middle in a very beautiful way. Kody, like Shrek, is a thinker and doesn’t mind keeping to himself, but I ‘m the complete opposite, I’m a huge chatterbox and often cant sit still. But even though we are different there is a respect of each other’s differences and we have grown, like Shrek and Donkey, to embrace that about each other. My favorite relationships in life and onstage aren’t the ones that happen on day one, but you gradually just fall into it and you have a friend before you even realize it. Shrek: Shrek and Donkey have a great relationship in the show that is very similar to the movie. Shrek isn’t comfortable being friends with anyone and doesn’t ever feel like he could ever like anyone and initially he really is annoyed by the Donkey. He then grows to really appreciate and love the type of friendship that Donkey is willing to bring to their relationship which is really inspiring. Tony (Donkey) and I have now been roommates for a few months and I believe we great chemistry that reads on stage. Over the last few months we have really become close friends and always have a great time both in and out for rehearsal. I would say that our relationship is very similar to Shrek and Donkey in real life because he is very high energy and fun 24/7 and I tend to be “funny when you’re not expecting it” and more serious and calm. One of my favorite things about our friendship is both of our work ethics are very similar so when we have free time during the day we spend a bunch of time running lines and discussing scenes to help with character development. Director Stephen Svoboda directs the campers for scene changes using our movable screens. Be sure to be on the lookout for the “screenography!” :$177,&.(76"+$9(48(67,216"-867&85,286 7KH$&2IÀFHLVORFDWHGDW6WDWH5RXWH WEBSITE: a d k s u m m e r p l a y h o u s e . o r g or /theartscenter @ A r t s A D K PHONE: ( 5 1 8 ) 3 5 2 - 7 7 1 5 H A M I L T O N C O U N T Y E X P R E S S Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Page 13 What makes our production of Shrek so unique is the fact that we only Nickson Lee have 5 professional actors, and the rest of the cast are all campers part of our Theatrical Institute Partnership with The Redhouse - an all day camp where children, varying from age 8 to 17, develop their theatrical Shrekand the then Ogrego begins stomping his wayand through the Adirondack techniques, through choreography blocking rehearsals Park on July 17th! He will begin his adventure at View in Old Forge, while spending half of their time abroad at the partnering theatre. willand then travel through Newcomb, David and Cotter Mary Nickson arethe notvillages only in of theLong showLake, as Pinnochio Blue Mountain, Tannery Pond, Indian Lake, Cifton-Fine, and and Dragon, but they are also the camp councilors for the Theaterical Tupper Lake. And kids 12 and under can see it for just $5! Specific Institute. dates and times can be found on the showMurphy poster HERE >>>>>>>> “The theatrical institute is a new programing able to catch up with both that is We partwere of the RedED programing at theShrek and his trusty side kick, Donkey; played by Kody Bringman and Antonio Tillman Redhouse. It’s a conservatory style raining respectively to on askteaches them about program that focuses skills their. and Bedore Pine developing young artists through classwork How isimplementation our version of the showskills different and practical of those to from the movie that we grew up with? a rehearsal process. In simple terms, we teach Shrek: The moviewhat and stage show are very similar in its and then the kids apply directly they’ve comedic styling and story arch. There are subtle differences to make learned into the rehearsal. It allows the thetoshow work on stage forinthe most part it stays true students directly seebetter how the skills but apply to the basic concepts of the movie. the real world. They also get experience One difference would be that weinaren’t doing the same makeup working a professional manner in a and costuming as the original productions on broadway which closely movie. collaborative environment that includes not onlyemulated includesthe their peers Instead we willactors use slight and a goodtheir imagination but also professional frommakeup across the country, teachersfrom and the to allowprofessional Shrek to beproduction a metaphorically ogre.they get interns,audience and a working staff. Innasty addition, to experience life as an actor when the show travels throughout Donkey: I think audiences are going to love our upstate production. NY. It’s a truly unique program that is not replicated anywhere in the Its impossible to bring the cartoon characters from the movie area.” - Cotter straight to the stage. So we have had to find our own way of breathing life into this story. For me, the hardest part of doing an bring this story to life. Their hard work, dedication and love for “My favorite part about being a Theatre Institute counselor is being able to adapted version of the movie has been taking a character that was the production shines through on each and every line. watch the campers take everything in and their growth as performers. It’s so literally an animal and just the voice of an actor and finding his cool to watch the light bulbs go off in their heads. During class, David will body and his mannerisms and bringing that to my performance. give a suggestion about a song, and you can clearly see how they have the How would a donkey move if he did the majority of his walking on realization and discover a whole new dimension of the piece they never even his hind legs? What would he do with his hands? Eddie Murphy thought to look for. It’s awesome.”- Nickson did such an amazing job in the role and he has such an iconic voice, so four it’s hard to escapekids people’s expectations seethe him on stage. We have Adirondack down in Syracusetofor duration ofBut being able to create a body and physical life for the character is all this Institute: Colleen Pine of Indian Lake, Vicky Lee Franco in Indian mine and holds of noOld expectations the movie, nice. Lake. Lake, Melissa Murphy Forge, andfrom Brandon Bedoresoofit’s Tupper G et O g re It Is your relationship anything like Shrek and Donkey’s? “My favorite part about working with the Arts Center has been the amazing Donkey: Yes, yes, yes. Kody and I have developed a really great people I have met. Everyone that works and performs at the Art Center are relationship during our employment here. And our personalities so dedicated to what they do and to helping us develop our talents. We’re are very different but like Shrek and Donkey they compliment each kind of like a family here at the Arts Center. 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He then grows to really appreciate Brandon is also member andBedore love the typeaoffeatured friendship that in Shrek from the Theatrical Institute and hails from Tupper Lake. However, we could not catch up Donkey is willing to bring to their relationship which is really with him in the fairytale world forand an Iinterview he is too busy inspiring. Tony (Donkey) have nowbecause been roommates for a portraying so many characters! Some of the main ones being a “Little Pig,” few months and I believe we great chemistry that reads on stage. a “Knight,” a “Guard,” and a “Rat.” Over the last few months we have really become close friends and always have a great time both in and out for rehearsal. I would say The cast and campers have come together to bond, both on and off stage, that our relationship is very similar to Shrek and Donkey in real life to make a unique and compelling story. Come and see all of these people because he is very high energy and fun 24/7 and I tend to be “funny when you’re not expecting it” and more serious and calm. One of my favorite things about our friendship is both of our work ethics are very similar so when we have free time during the day we spend a bunch of time running lines and discussing scenes to help with character development. Shrek Rehearsals at The Redhouse Director Stephen Svoboda directs the campers for scene changes using our movable screens. Be sure to be on the lookout for the “screenography!” $672:+$7:(·5(8372"9LVLW8V 7KHUHDUHPDQ\ZD\V V V :$177,&.(76"+$9(48(67,216"-867&85,286 %OXH0RXQWDLQ/DNH1<32%R[ a d7KH$&2IÀFHLVORFDWHGDW6WDWH5RXWH irondackarts.org WEBSITE : aadd sduam or E-MAIL: info@ i rk on c km a re t sr. opr lga y h o u s e . o r g /theartscenter @ArtsADK PHONE: ( 5 1 8 ) 3 5 2 7 7 1 5 H A M I L T O N C O U N T Y E X P R E S S Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Page 14 Long Lake/Raquette Lake Blumberg leading board of ed By PETE KLEIN Express News Staff LONG LAKE - The Long Lake Central School Board of Education has chosen Christine Blumberg as its new president, but has yet to choose a vice president. The vote was Tuesday, July 9. The meeting included reorganization items, with the only change being a switch in the positions held by Kristen Lance and Lisa Walker. Lance is now Secretary to Superintendent Mary Dickerson and Walker is now district treasurer. All other ap- pointments remain the same as last year. Paul Roalsvig was sworn in as a BOE member July 1, replacing Hallie Bond, whose term ended June 30, but there is still a vacancy due to Kristen Brosnan’s resignation. Since no one filed a petition to run for the empty seat, there will be a write-in campaign with a vote set for Aug. 6. OTHER BUSINESS • Whitney Bennett was approved as a substitute teacher pending fingerprint clearance. • Hannah Payne has re- signed as teaching assistant. She is leaving for a kindergarten teaching position in Old Forge. • The school will advertise for new half-time pre-K teacher. • The board approved Speech-Language Pathologist Becky Pelton’s, request for a leave of absence from Nov. 14 through Dec. 6. The LLCS BOE will next meet Thursday, Aug. 8, starting at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. [email protected] J LOCAL NEWS IN BRIEF Summer concert series announced WATERSKI SHOW Photo submitted COMING The US Waterski Show Team is coming to the Long Lake Town Beach Saturday, July 20, at 3 p.m. Look for the showcase along the waterfront in front of the Helms Aeroplane Base and the Long Lake Town Beach. Spectators are invited to enjoy a dazzling array of synchronized jumps and quadruple-decker pyramids and glittery costumes. Demos kick off at 10 a.m. The US Waterski Show Team is a water-ski club based in Scotia where they can be seen weekly Tuesday nights in front of Jumpin’ Jacks Drive-In along the Mohawk River. The non-for-profit club was founded in 1968 and is the only one in New York state. Members of the waterski club include schoolteachers, engineers, contractors and college students. There will be no boat or seaplane traffic during the duration of the show from 3-4 p.m. This showcase is being highlighted in conjunction with the I Love NY Adirondack Challenge Festival Week. Ph. 518-847-8670 email: [email protected] CHRISTOPHER C. DIEDRICH PLS Professional Land Surveying Services Providing professional services in Hamilton County Title Surveys Mapping Services Subdivision Surveys Consultation All APA and Zoning Matters Rt. 30, Long Lake, NY 12847 GILLIS REALTY INCORPORATED Opposite the Beach 518-624-5531 www.gillisrealty.com LONG LAKE - The Long Lake Friends of Music will present a series of five concerts this summer, most featuring artists who have a connection to the area. All the concerts will be held in the sanctuary of the Long Lake United Methodist Church, next to the Town Hall, at 7:30 p.m., on various Thursday evenings, and will be followed by receptions to meet the performers. Donations are appreciated at each event to help defray the costs of the series. The dates and artists are: • July 25, Somerset Winds, a classical quartet with clarinet, oboe, bassoon and horn; • Aug. 1, North Country Artists featuring Reflections and the Garrison-LeBlanc Trio, bands from Tupper and Long lakes; • Aug. 8, Ustad Shafaat Khan, classical music from Long Lake, Raquette Lake Community Calendar To contribute to the calendar, call (800) 453-6397, ext. 111, or email to [email protected] WEDNESDAY, JULY 17: 1:30pm, Kids’ Art Class, Mt. Sabattis Pavilion—ages 5-12; 4:30pm, Edible Book Fair, Town Hall; 7pm, Decoupage Class, RL Library—free. THURSDAY, JULY 18: 10am, Summer Reading Program, LL Library; 10am-2pm, LL Market, Mt. Sabattis Park; 10am, Swim Bus leaves St. Henry’s Church-624-3077 to sign up; 5pm, Knitting / Crochet Circle meets, LL Library. SATURDAY, JULY 20: 5pm, Free Community Dinner, Wesleyan Church. MONDAY, JULY 22: 10am-4pm, Mobile Dental Clinic, Geiger Arena—523-1122; 10am, Summer Reading Program, LL Library; 7pm, RL School Board meets, school. TUESDAY, JULY 23: 11-11:30am, Ask The Nurse, RL School; 5:30pm, Lions Club meets; 7pm, LL Library Board of Trustees meets, library; 7pm, AA meets, Wesleyan Church; 7pm, Talent Show, RL School. WEDNESDAY, JULY 24: 9am, Northern Needles meets, St. Henry’s Parish Center; 7pm, “200 Years of Transportation Around Raquette Lake,” RL Library. THURSDAY, JULY 25: 10am, Summer Reading Program, LL Library; 10am-2pm, LL Market, Mt. Sabattis Park; 10am, Swim Bus leaves St. Henry’s Church; 5pm, Knitting / Crochet Circle meets, LL Library; 7pm, free Good For Her Concert, St. William’s on Long Point, RL—(315) 3544265 for boat reservations. J Beautiful Restored Home, circa 1904 • Once the main house of a great camp. • 5 BR., 3 Baths, 100’ waterfront. • Large Veranda and screened Balcony. • Watch the beautiful sunsets over Long Lake • Professionally landscaped grounds. $975,000 Call Deloris Traver at (518) 224-8909 or 518-624-4708 William Seymour Licensed Land Surveyor Stanton Road Indian Lake, NY 12842 Phone: 518-648-5644 Fax: 315-524-8954 India and Pakistan played on the sitar, surbahar and tabla with an Indian dinner by Cyber Creek Cafe preceding the concert; • Aug. 22, “Madrigals, Motets, and Merriment,” a North Adirondack vocal ensemble, a small group of chamber singers and the Four Winds Recorder Consort directed by Andrew Benware; and • Aug. 29, Herb Chatzky, classical piano. This series is made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Regrant Program. In Hamilton County the program is administered by the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts in Blue Mountain Lake. For further information call (518) 624-2056. Honor roll LONG LAKE - Long Lake Central School has announced its Fourth Quarter Honor Roll for the 2012-13 school year as follows. HIGH HONORS (89.5+): James Gocke, Peter Gocke, Karmen Howe, Chandler Seaman-O’Brien, Lillian Dechene, Leif Roalsvig, Ethan Bush, Madison Miller, Curtis Seaman, Shaneka Burch, Ranya Hamdan, Prudence Dechene, Arthur Jennings, Kyle McMurtry, Jill Miller, Cara Seaman and Margaret Smith. HONORS (84.5-89.4): Abbie Roalsvig, Olivia Penrose, Maria Black, Catherine Clark, Calvin Seaman, Emma Gocke, Austin Pierce, Lance Gocke, Henry Sandiford, Emily Gagnier and Emily Waters. J H A M I L T O N C O U N T Y E X P R E S S Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Page 15 Inlet Sewer project is almost done; money won to extend district By PETE KLEIN Express News Staff INLET - The sewer plant is up and running, the lateral lines are being connected and the restrooms at Arrowhead Park and Inlet Town Hall went online in time for Fourth of July. Bernier Carr & Associate Engineer Matt Cooper told the Inlet Town Board July 9, “I expect substantial completion of the project by July 19.” Because this is several weeks later than the completion date agreed to in contracts, the board agreed to amend the administrative budget line and amend the contract with Bernier Carr. These amendments are not expected to cause an increase in planned project costs, but if they do, Cooper said, they could be recouped through penalty charges to the contractor for taking longer than agreed. With the project nearing final completion, Cooper recommended the board set a tentative date for a ribbon cutting ceremony. The board picked Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 3 p.m. Although the Clean Waters sewer project is not quite finished, the sewer district is already slated for expansion. The town has been notified it will receive a $70,800 grant from North Country Regional Economic Development Council for an extension of the wastewater district. It will include Brandon DiMartino’s property and The Birches and a connection in case The Woods Inn wants to connect to the line in the future. The board thanked Nick Rose, who has been working with the RED-C for the grant funding, and CAP-21, which See Arts in the Park this weekend INLET—The 37th Annual Arts in the Park craft fair here will be July 20-21 starting at 10 a.m. at Arrowhead Park on Main St. Over 60 artists and craftsmen will sell their wares including pottery, quilts, handmade and hand-embroidered apparel, wrought iron, floral designs, jewelry, wall hangings, sand art, metal products, wooden items, furniture, photography, bird houses, leather items, fishing lures, redwood signs, lawn ornaments, and much more. Many of the vendors will be demonstrating at their booths. A list of vendors can be found at InletArtsinthePark.com. The event runs Saturday to 5 p.m. and Sunday to 4 p.m. with music from 12-3 p.m. both days and Saturday evening from 7-9 p.m. Additional free parking in front of The Woods Inn and at Fern Park. Free shuttle service between Arrowhead Park and Fern Park during fair hours. Food booth in the picnic area. “Kids for Utica” will sell food in the picnic area. Fritz Henry will perform Saturday from 12-3 p.m. He is a family entertainer with a welcoming personality and a broad appeal all types of audiences from ages 1 to 100 have enjoyed for over 20 years. He is a singer and songwriter who plays guitar, featuring a wide-ranging repertoire of pop, folk, rock and country rock. For more information contact the Inlet Information Office at (315) 357-5501, 1-866-GOINLET or [email protected] J High Peaks Golf Course Course features views of the high peaks, beautiful fairways, sloping greens, natural hazards and is fully irrigated Par 33, 2575 yards from the pro tees Greens fees $12.00/9 holes • $18.00 for 18 holes Carts $10.00 per 9 holes was responsible for the filing the grant application. The proposal is subject to a permissive referendum. Superintendent of Highways Shawn Hansen reported 400 linear feet of sidewalk has been replaced and an additional 300 feet will be replaced as weather permits. Hansen also reported his department will be making improvements to roads in the Moose River Plains with help from Hamilton County Highway Department and funding from the state Department of Environmental Conservation, again as weather and work on other projects permit. There was some continued discussion on the transfer station taking construction and demolition material. No decision has been made, but the board continues to lean toward not accepting any com- WEDNESDAY, JULY 17: 10am-3pm, Respite Care, Inlet Town Hall (ITH)-357-5501; 11am-12pm, Ask The Nurse, Town Hall; 7:30pm, Ambulance Squad meets, IVES Bldg. THURSDAY, JULY 18: 10-11:30am, Basic Bridge Class, Senior Center; 12:30-4pm, Bridge, Senior Center. MONDAY, JULY 22: 10am-2pm, Pinochle, Senior Center; 7:30pm, AA meets, Inlet Community Church, S. Shore Rd. WEDNESDAY, JULY 24: 10am-3pm, Respite Care, ITH; 7 pm, “Inlet Then and Now Part II by Charlie Herr, Inlet Historical Society. THURSDAY, JULY 25: 10-11:30am, Basic Bridge Class, Senior Center; 12pm, Potluck Luncheon, Senior Center; 12:30-4pm, Bridge, Senior Center. J Copies available at: Charlie Johns in Speculator Abanakee Studios in Indian Lake Mysteries on Main Street in Johnstown Meet the author at Abanakee Studios July 20 from 11am to 3pm LOCAL NEWS! The Weekly Newspaper of Hamilton County Weekly news for Hamilton County and the surrounding areas = + In Print & Online For One Low Yearly Price! Read us in print or online at www.hamiltoncountyexpress.com Subscribe today to a 1 year subscription. 52 weeks of the printed edition and daily access to our website. 40 518-582-2300 To contribute to the calendar, call (800) 453-6397, ext. 111, or email to [email protected] Please see SEWER, Page 17 $ Santanoni Drive, Off Route 28N Newcomb, New York 12852 Inlet Community Calendar For Hamilton County Residents 45 $ For Out Of County Residents Ask about our discounted rates for 2- and 3-year subscriptions! Call 1-800-453-6397 Press 2 for customer service H A M I L T O N C O U N T Y E X P R E S S Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Page 16 WELLS QUARRY A Division Of Wells/Hope/Benson Wells, Hope and Benson Community Calendar To contribute to the calendar, call (800) 4536397, ext. 111, or email to editor@hamiltoncountyex press.com For All Your Construction Stone Needs Crusher Run, Sized Stone, Shot Rock. Redi-Rock Retaining Walls & Pre-cast concrete items are available for delivery from our Plattsburgh locations. For General Inquiries, call 536-7702 For Stone, call 924-2444 For Redi-Rock, Precast, Landscaping & Masonry needs, call 563-0700 Hours: Monday - Friday 7am to 3pm MON.-FRI.: 11am, Walk To Music, Wells Community Hall. THURSDAY, JULY 18: 911am, Wells Food Pantry Open, WCH; 9:30am, Osteobusters meet, WCH924-4207; 7pm, Wells Fish & Game Club meets, Wells United Methodist Church—924-4115. FRIDAY, JULY 19: 7pm, Algonquin Sno-Blazers meets, Alpine Grille—9244007. MONDAY, JULY 22: 9:30am, Osteobusters meet, WCH. TUESDAY, JULY 23: 6pm, Game Night, Wells Library. THURSDAY, JULY 25: 911am, Wells Food Pantry Open, WCH; 9:30am, Osteobusters meet, WCH. J Have a Happy & Safe Summer TRUST G.A.BOVE FUELS FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS Fuel, Maintenance, Repair & Installation FUEL OIL - 3.449 Please call PROPANE - $2.249 the office for your delivery today! KEROSENE - $3.799 Prices are subject to change. G.A. BOVE FUELS & SONS VIRGINIA HOSLEY FREE LIBRARY What’s new at the library By ALICE MEGARGLE For the Express Come check out the Virginia Hosley Free Library and see what’s new. We have recently added books to the mystery section. Seven books by Henning Mankell have been added by request, joining the seven of his books already on the shelf. Also added to the mystery section are the newest publications by J.A. Jance: “Left For Dead,” “Queen of the Night,” “Judgment Call,” “Deadly Stakes” and “Fire and Ice.” Two recently published books by Bill O’Reilly have been added: “Killing Lincoln” and “Killing Kennedy.” These have been very popular and are often checked out. The Inspirational Fiction section has been growing with three additional books by Karen Kinsbury: “A Time to Dance,” “A Time to Embrace” and her newest, “The Chance.” Following the visit of author Sandra Weber to our library we purchased six of her books to boost the Adirondack section, including her well-liked youth book “Two in the Wilderness.” Our DVD section has increased due to new purchases and donations. The latest arrivals are: “The Impossible,” “Brave,” “Rango,” “Up” and “The Best Erotic Marigold Hotel.” The library usually shows a movie the last Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. on our large screen TV with free popcorn and soda. Donated books are always welcome. They will be added to the shelves or used in our book sales during the Town Wide Garage Sale the third weekend in July, Old Home Days the first full weekend in August and the Tree Lighting and Craft Fair the weekend after Thanksgiving. Library hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information about the library, or the latest movie, please contact Alice at 924-2220. ALICE MEGARGLE is chairman of the VHFL Board of Trustees. J The kindness and sympathy shown to our family during this extremely difficult time are appreciated more than words can express. It’s during a time like this that we learn how much friends and family really mean to us. God Bless all of you. Joe & Mari Wilson, Pat Wilson, Barb Wilson and Lynn Bonds Town of Wells ANNUAL COMMUNITY- WIDE GARAGE SALE Weekend of July 20th 1537 ROUTE 30 WELLS, N.Y. 12190 www.bovefuels.com 518-924-2052 CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE A DELIVERY!!! Highlights include: Music on the Green from 4-8 Virginia Hosley Free Library Book Sale Local Organization’s Fund Raising Sales Assorted Old Home Days Drawing Tickets Wells Improvement Group Chicken BBQ Sale Sat., July 20th, 1-3pm at Steve’s Garage Call 924-4838 for more info. H A M I L T O N C O U N T Y E X P R E S S Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Page 17 Sports DEC proposes fishing regulation changes The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has proposed a number of interesting changes to freshwater fishing regulations and is seeking angler feedback. Here are some By of those proposed RON changes, specifically KOLODZIEJ those that apply statewide or to waters in area counties. Statewide: Increase the minimum size for muskellunge from 30 to 40 inches and change the statewide opening date for that species from the third Saturday in June to the last Saturday in May. Essex County: Increase the minimum length for lake trout in the Essex Chain of Lakes from 18 inches to the statewide size limit of 21 inches. Hamilton County: Delete the special walleye and trout regulations for Algonquin Lake. The above represent merely a sampling of the proposed regulation changes, and some also refer to other species, seasons, baitfish and other topics. For complete information you should go to Deadline http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/91959.html on the web. At that site you’ll find a more complete listing of all the proposed changes as well as the rationale for each and how to comment on them. NUMBER 56 IS AGING What is alleged to be the oldest living wild black bear in the United States is rapidly aging and is becoming frail, according to researchers. Known simply as Number 56 because that’s the number on the sow’s collar, the Minnesota bruin is now 39 years old and showing every bit of her age. She was first collared in 1981 at the age of 7. The average age of a bear killed by a hunter in Minnesota is less than four, but hunters are well aware of Number 56 and have given her a pass many times over the years. In her lifetime she’s had an estimated 26 cubs but at least 80 percent of them have not lived beyond six years of age. She last gave birth at age 26. The average age of a wild black bear is considered to be about 18 years. It’s well known that bruins in captivity have made it to 40, but Number 56’s age makes her a rarity among wild bears and Minnesota Department of Natural Resouces officials are monitoring her carefully but discretely. She apparently has lost much of her sight and hearing, allowing researchers to come downwind of within 10 feet of her before she becomes aware of their presence. They credit her longevity to a stronger than normal wariness of humans and she’s never been inclined to raid garbage cans or bird feeders, though she has been known to come into bait piles. Baiting bears is legal in Minnesota. According to our DEC, the oldest bear ever taken here in New York state was a 42-year-old specimen taken by a hunter in the Adirondacks. It was an old bear, but I suspect there’s an equally old, or even older, bruin wandering somewhere in our mountains. BREAKING NEWS In last week’s column I told you about Horton Crossbows closing its doors rather suddenly. Well, it’s official — Ten Point Crossbow Technologies now owns Horton. What that means for the Horton brand and the design thereof I have no idea, but Ten Point representatives have said that since they in reality bought only selected assets of the Horton Company, and not the company itself, Ten Point “will not continue to service or make any of Horton’s products.” However, Ten Point hopes it can create a new Horton brand some day. Still on the subject of crossbows, I’m certain you’re aware of the crossbow bill passing in the NYS Senate but dying in the Assembly. I fear the result may be the same next year when it’s reintroduced. Regardless of whether or not you use a crossbow for hunting, would even consider doing so or just don’t care, the consequence of this failure to pass is what concerns me. At a time when all sportsmen need to stick together to attract the attention of a largely unfriendly Senate, Assembly and governor, this bill polarized hunters into disparate factions and has had counter-productive results. For all intents and purposes it’s off the books for this year and it’s unlikely you’ll see any crossbow big game hunting this coming season. Add that to the apparent demise of Horton, arguably one of the country’s top crossbow manufacturers, and you can see we’re taking a step backward. J from page 1 cilmen Douglas J. Gregor and John Shepard III (four-year terms). In the Town of Hope there will be a race for superintendent of highways between incumbent Terry S. Robinson, a Republican; and Michael D. Palmer, a Democrat. The term is two years. There will also be a race for town justice, between Democrat Pamela Palmer and Republican Rudy F. Peters. Justice Robert Wilcox is not running for another four-year term. The following incumbents are running for re-election: Supervisor Robert C. Edwards, a Republican (twoyear term); councilmen Democrat John E. Stuart Jr. and Republican Steven Tomlinson (four-year terms); and Town Clerk / Tax Collector Marleen J. Webster, Sewer OUTDOORS a Republican (two-year term). INDIAN LAKE & INLET In the Town of Indian Lake, political newcomer Democrat Kelli K. Mitchell will run for a four-year seat on the town council. Incumbents Jane Locke and Sally Stanton, both Democrats, did not file designating petitions. Locke said Sunday evening that she does not intend to run this time around. Stanton said Monday that she missed the deadline for filing her Democratic petition, but will run as an independent. “For some reason I thought I had the whole week, and I did not.” Designating petitions were due Thursday. Four incumbents did file petitions: Supervisor Brian E. Wells (two-year term), Superintendent of Highways James Roblee (four-year term) and Town Clerk / Tax from page 15 mercial C&D because it hasn’t come up with a way to properly weigh and charge for its disposal. OTHER BUSINESS • The Final Assessment Roll for 2013 has been published and is available for review in either the Town Clerks’ Office or the Assessors’ Office. • The Parks Department reports the beach is open and the lifeguard staff has already saved one person. The Inlet Town Board will next meet Tuesday, Aug. 13, starting at 7:30 p.m. in Town Hall. The meeting will included a public hearing on an update of the zoning law. [email protected] J Collector Julie A. Clawson (two-year term), all Republicans; and Justice Judith C. Durkin (four-year term), a Democrat. In the Town of Inlet, only incumbents filed designating petitions. They are Supervisor John B. Frey (two-year term), Superintendent of Highways Shawn R. Hansen (two-year term), councilmen Herbert W. Schmid and Timothy P. Brownsell (four-year terms) and Tax Collector Linda Nelson (two-year term), all Republicans; and Justice Michael J. Marleau and Town Clerk Patricia M. Wittmeyer, both Democrats (four-year terms). LAKE PLEASANT & LONG LAKE In the Town of Lake Pleasant there will be primary elections for town supervisor and superintendent of highways. Political newcomer Kimberly Parslow Byrne is challenging incumbent Supervisor Neil P. McGovern. Both are Republicans. The term of office is two years. Two Republicans are seeking to be superintendent of highways: Randolph La Varnway and Wayne J. Lucas. Incumbent Leo Desrochers is not running for a second twoyear term. Councilpersons Betsy A. Bain and Nancy Germain are both running for another fouryear term, as is Town Clerk Deborah O’Rourke. All are four-year terms and all three are Republicans. In the Town of Long Lake there will be primary elections for councilperson and town clerk / tax collector. John W. Adams is running against incumbent councilmen Lew A. Plumley and Dean H. Pohl for a four-year term on the town council; they are all Republicans. Colleen E. Smith is challenging Town Clerk / Tax Collector Dixie Lee LeBlanc for her four-year office. Both are Republicans. Incumbents who have filed to run for re-election include Superintendent of Highways Charles H. Farr II, a Democrat (two-year term); and Republican Supervisor Clark J. Seaman (two-year term). MOREHOUSE & WELLS In the Town of Morehouse four incumbent Republicans are running for re-election: Supervisor William G. Farber (two-year term), Superintendent of Highways Hugh G. Farber (two-year term), Councilperson Cynthia L. Valik (four-year term) and Town Clerk / Tax Collector Amanda Seeley (two-year term). In the Town of Wells two Republicans are running to replace Justice Henry Malec, who died suddenly June 10: Deborah J. Klim and Gerard A. Murphy. They will meet in the September Primary Elections. It is a four-year term of office. Three incumbents also filed designating petitions: Supervisor Brian E. Towers (two-year term); and councilmen Jaret D. Welch and Robert D. Wright (four-year terms). All are Republicans. Independent petitions are due between Aug. 13 and Aug. 20. J NORTHVILLE SEPTIC SERVICE Septic Tank & Cesspool Cleaning Specialists For Prompt and Dependable Service At Reasonable Rates Serving Saratoga-Fulton-Mongomery and Hamilton Counties UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT 518-863-6502 H A M I L T O N C O U N T Y E X P R E S S Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Page 18 Obituary Everett J. Wilson July 4, 2013 BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE Blue Mt. Lake United Methodist Church — Worship at 9:30 am every Sunday. For further information call (518) 352-7726. St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church — Sunday Mass 11 am — Rev. Sony Pulickal 648-5422. Church of the Transfiguration (Episcopal) — Holy Eucharist – Sunday, 10 am, June-Sept. The Rev. Dr. Chip Lee, Priest-In-Charge INDIAN LAKE Celestial Drum Tendai Buddhist Sangha — Monday 6:30 p.m., Meditation Service, teaching, discussion and instruction; Thursday 6:30 p.m. Evening Service. 6393 Route 30/28 (West Main St), Indian Lake. 518648-6494. www.adirondacktendai.org/ Church of the Transfiguration Episcopal — Sunday 10 AM Service; Holy Eucharist. Rev. “Chip” Lee, Priest-In-Charge. Open June through September. First Baptist Church — Sunday School, 9:15-10:05 am; Sunday services 10:30 am and 12:45 pm; Awana Club 6 pm Mondays; Hour of Power, 7 pm Wednesdays; Release Time 2-3 pm Thursdays; Youth Group, 6:30 pm Sundays—Rev. E. Paul Miller. Independent Baptist Church — Sunday School, 9:15 am; Sunday Fellowship, 10:30 am; Sunday Worship, 11am; Mid-Week Prayer Meeting, 7pm Wednesdays— Pastor Alfred F. Hartwig. Indian Lake United Methodist Church — Worship at 11 am. every Sunday. For further information call (518) 648-5441. St. Mary’s RC Church — Saturday Anticipated Mass, 4 pm; Sunday Mass 8 am from Memorial Day Weekend to Columbus Day Weekend, 9:30 am yearround—Rev. Sony Pulickal. Call 648-5422, fax 6480323 e-mai [email protected]. INLET Inlet Community Church — Sunday Bible School 9 am; Sunday Worship 10:15 am; Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer 6 pm; Youth Group call 357-2291— Rev. Don Speedy. St. Anthony’s Catholic Church — Rev. Kevin McEwan – 315-357-2811. Sunday Mass 8am; Confessions: Sunday 7:30 am. JOHNSBURG American Baptist Parish of North Creek & Minerva — First Baptist Church of North Creek. Worship services at 9:00 am. — Rev. Trudy Pettibone, Pastor. 518-251-2031 United Methodist Church – Worship and Sunday School, 10:30 am—Rev. Cheryl Kilmartin. LAKE PLEASANT Lake Pleasant United Methodist Church — Sunday Service and Sunday School, 9 am.; Wednesday Bible Study 7:15pm – Rev. Daniel Thomas Burgess. St. Hubert’s Of The Lakes Episcopal Church — Holy Eucharist, Sunday 5 pm. All are welcome. Call 494-3314 for info. St. James Major Roman Catholic Church, Rt. 8 — Saturday: Confessions, 3:30 pm; Saturday Mass, 4 pm; Sunday Mass, 8 am—Fr. Sonny Pulickal LONG LAKE Calvary United Methodist Church — Sunday Service and Sunday School, 11am — Rev. Carol Ames St. Henry’s Catholic Church — Saturday Mass, 7 pm; Sunday Mass, 7:30 and 9 am — Rev. Peter Berg. 582-3671. Long Lake Wesleyan Church — Worship at 11 am Sun. and 6 pm Sat.; Prayer Meeting 6pm Wed.; Adult Worship & Student Ministry 6pm Sat.; For further info call (518) 624-2411 or see longlakewesleyan.wordpress.com/ — Pastor John Gocke. MINERVA American Baptist Parish of North Creek & Minerva — Minerva Baptist Church. Worship services at 10:30 am —Rev. Trudy U. Pettibone, Pastor. 518-251-2031 NEWCOMB Newcomb United Methodist Church — Sunday Service & Sunday School, 9am; Youth Group, 6 pm Sundays—Rev. Carol Ames St. Barbara’s Episcopal Church — Holy Eucharist, Sundays 11 am. Call Barry House 494-3314 for info. St. Therese’s Catholic Church — Saturday Mass, 4 pm; Sunday Mass, 11 am. The Rev. Peter Berg. 582-3671. NORTH CREEK American Baptist Parish of North Creek & Minerva — Sunday Worship May, July, and September at 9 am, November, January, and March at 10 am (in North Creek); February, April, June, August, October, and December at 10 am (in Minerva). Special services will be rotated. Rev. Trudy U. Pettibone. Call 251-2031. St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church — Holy Eucharist, Sundays 9 am. Call 494-3314. North Creek United Methodist Church, Main St. — Worship & Sunday School, 9 am; Bible Study, 4:30-6 pm Thursdays—Rev. Diane Marquit. Call 251-2736. NORTHVILLE Baptist Church of Northville — Sunday Services 10 am and 7 pm; Sunday School; Sunday Sr. High Youth Group 5:15 pm; Mon. Bible Club (K-6th grades) 2:45 pm; Mon. Jr. High Youth Group 6:30 pm; Tues. Youth Choir 6:30 pm; Thurs. Prayer and Praise Service 7pm. First United Methodist — Sunday School, 9:45 am; Worship services, 11 am; Holy Cows Youth Group Grades K-5 5-6 pm, Grades 6-12 5-6:30 pm. Rev. Michael Terrell, pastor. 863-4911. www.troyconference.org/NorthvilleUMC St. Francis of Assisi — Mass Tues. noon, Wed. and Sun. 8:30am; Sat. Vigil 6:30pm. Father Neil DravesArpaia, pastor. For the weekday Masses call 863-4736. United Presbyterian Church — Sunday School and Worship 9:00 am; Bible Study Thursday 9:30 am. Pastor Kirianne Weaver Riehl 518-863-4151. OLD FORGE Niccolls Memorial Presbyterian Church — Rev. Lawrence H. Bartel – 369-3475. Sunday Worship Service 7:30 and 10 am. Worship Service Broadcast WBRV-101.3 FM Sunday 10 am. Nursery care 10 am. Sunday School 10 am. St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church — Rev. Joseph Giroux – 315-369-3554. Saturday Vigil Mass 5 pm; Sunday Mass 10 am; Confessions: Saturday 3:30-4:30 pm. PISECO Adirondack Bible Chapel — An Evangelical Free Church; Sunday Service 9:30 am; Sunday Evening Service 6pm first Sunday of the month; Mid-Week Service 7 pm Wednesday; for home Bible Studies and Youth Activities call 548-4405, Pastor Ed Hart. SPECULATOR Grace United Methodist Church — 10:30 am Sunday Service and Sunday School for children; Wednesday Bible Study at Lake Pleasant UMC 7:15 pm – Rev. Daniel Thomas Burgess North Country Bible Fellowship — Sunday Worship Celebration begins at 9:30 am with Infant/Toddler nursery provided and Sunday School for children 3 years old to 9th Grade. Bible Study Groups for men, women, singles and couples meet weekly in the community. Visit the Church website at www.ncbfellowship.org for a complete list or contact the Church Office 548-5777. St. Ann’s & St. James Rectory — Rt. 8; 548-6275. WELLS St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church, Rt. 30 — Saturday Mass, 7 pm; Sunday Mass, 10 am; Wednesday Confessions 6:30 pm; Wednesday Mass 7 pm— Father Sonny Pulickal. United Methodist Church — Sunday Worship, 9 am; Children’s Moment and Sunday School, 9 am — Rev. Dolly Waxman, pastor. 924-9232. www.troyconference.org/WellsUMC. Wells Wesleyan Church — Sunday School, 9:00 am; Sunday Worship, 10:00 am; Teen Time, 6 pm; Tuesday 3-5 pm (during school year) W-KIDZ Club; Wednesday 6-8 pm Prayer/Bible Study. call 518-9243115 FMI. Everyone welcome —Rev. Rob Ketchum. Everett Joseph Wilson, Wells, passed away Thursday, July 4, following a short illness. Everett was born in Mayfield, NY, the son of George and Florence (Reynolds) Wilson, and attended schools in Cranberry Creek and Mayfield. In 1943 he enlisted in the United States Navy and served with a Seabee unit in the Pacific through World War II. Everett married Elizabeth Stuart of Wells December 16, 1945, where they raised their family and were life-long residents. He worked as a logger and equipment operator before his retirement in 1988 after 14 years as Town of Wells Highway Superintendent. Always busy, Everett spent his retirement years mowing lawns, plowing driveways and – his greatest passion – syrup-making. Much time was spent in his sugar bush and the woods he loved. Everett was pre-deceased by his wife Betty in 1996, his sister Evelyn and his brother Elro. He is survived by two sons, Everett “Joe” Wilson (Mari) and Patrick Wilson, both of Wells; two daughters, Barbara Wilson, Fredericksburg, Va. and Evelyn Bonds, Culpepper, Va.; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. His knowledge and friendship will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Burial arrangements were by Northville Funeral Service Inc. Donations in his memory may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Ave., Gloversville NY 12078. Tillson from page 1 Endangering the welfare of a child is a Class A misdemeanor. A misdemeanor conviction is punishable by up to one year in county jail. According to District Attorney Marsha King Purdue, who prosecuted the case, Tillson attempted to remove the shirt of a 15-yearold girl “to get her in the nude and sleep with him in his bed at his camp, which caused the victim to become frightened.” The victim went to the camp with Tillson to help him install a new cook stove. She testified she felt comfortable traveling to and staying alone with Tillson at his camp because he had been her coach, her employer and a trusted friend of the family and was like a father figure to her. Her parents also testified that they trusted Tillson. The victim testified that after installing the stove Tillson took her by the hand and led her to his bedroom. He then pulled down the covers on his bed, took off his shirt, turned off the lights and pulled her shirt up. The victim immediately stopped the defendant and 15 minutes later demanded he take her home to her parents. “The victim’s testimony was heart-wrenching. Some of the jurors were visibly disturbed by what they heard,” Purdue said in a press release. After an interview with a State Police trooper Tillson signed a written statement, which the court ruled was admissible as evidence. In it Tillson indicated, “I turned off the lights and we were holding hands, and I admit that there may have been a improperly made statement, I brought her to her room and I took off my shirt, it was hot and sweaty, I was still wearing my shorts, I tugged on her shirt, were just fooling around....” Thereafter the defendant spoke to an investigator and told him, “I did say she can sleep with me. We were holding hands prior to getting to the room with one bed in it...” When asked what his intentions were Tillson responded, “My intentions were to get her to take her shirt off and cuddle with her through the night.” When the investigator asked what happened Tillson responded, “I raised her shirt up, hoping to see her breast and get her as far nude without a shirt like me.” When the investigator asked who made the sleeping arrangements Tillson said, “When I asked her if she wanted to sleep with me, and she said I don’t care, I took that as it’s okay. I reached over and pulled her shirt up.” When asked why he would pull the victim’s shirt up, Tillson said, “I felt comfortable with pulling [her] shirt up to see where it would lead to.” Tillson told the investigator, “I am certainly glad looking back, that nothing happened. I think the biggest loss at the moment was, is, her trust.” When Tillson testified at his trial he refuted much of what the statement he signed says. However, Purdue said, “He admitted that he did pull the victim’s shirt up. He also admitted he was joking with the victim when he asked her if she wanted to go to bed with him.” Tillson was remanded to Hamilton County Jail immediately after the trial. Purdue is pleased with the outcome and credits the jury, saying, “I would like to thank the jury for their hard work.” Under New York State Penal Law a person is guilty of endangering the welfare of a child when he knowingly acts in a manner likely to be injurious to the physical, mental or moral welfare of a child less than 17 years old or directs or authorizes such child to engage in an occupation involving a substantial risk of danger to his or her life or health. J H A M I L T O N C O U N T Y E X P R E S S Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Page 19 Coming Attractions SUNDAY, JULY 21 — THE BIG DAY THE 2013 ADIRONDACK CHALLENGE Byron Park, Indian Lake (518) 548-3076 ALL DAY • New York foods, wines, beers and soft drinks sold • Taste of New York samplings • Live Bands • Robot Zone - Clarkson University, hands-on demos - quad copter and assistive robotic devices • Hudson River-related demo / activity SUNY College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry • Invasive Species activity, Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District • Free take-way: make a balsam sachet • Climbing wall, bouncy house, water slide, Whitewater Wii • Adirondack boat builder demos on the water (guide boats and canoes) • New York State Outdoor Guides Assoc. 21st century encampment and demos • I Love NY • Nature Conservancy • Hudson River Activities - SUNY ESF • Adirondack Goodboat - Mason Smith • Hornbeck Boats - Peter Hornbeck • Woodward Boat Shop - Chris Woodward • Lake Street Boat Works - Joe Spadaro • Allan Fosella - Adirondack Boats 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Too Tall String Band, traditional music with hammered dulcimer and fiddle flair (Main Tent) 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Adirondack Wildlife Refuge educators with live birds of prey, including an owl, hawk and falcon (Family Tent) 1-3 p.m.: Stony Creek Band, bluegrass as featured on The Today Show (Main Tent) 1-3 p.m.: Karen Glass, Adirondack storyteller (Family Tent) 1-3 p.m.: Smoky Bear and a forest ranger mingle with visitors 3-3:30 p.m.: Flat Water Challenge and Whitewater Challenge Race Video Highlights (Main Tent) 3:30-4 p.m.: Flat Water Challenge and Whitewater Challenge Awards Presentation 4:30-7 p.m.: Lucid - rock out in the Main Tent 7 p.m.: Festival Ends. For more details about park-wide Adirondack Challenge Week activities, visit the I Love NY Website. J AUCTIONS BID IN TRICKY TRAY SPECULATOR—A Tricky Tray to benefit Lake Pleasant Library will be held Wednesday, July 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Speculator Pavilion on Rt. 30 here. Buy tickets and place them into cans next to trays of prizes one would like to win. BOATING ELECTRIC LAUNCH RIDE RAQUETTE LAKE—The Adirondack Challenge Elco Electric Launch Boat Ride up the Marion River leaves the Raquette Lake Waterfront at 254 Antlers Rd. here Friday, July 19. Board 1:30 p.m., sail 2-4 p.m. Quiet. Green. Serene. $25. Limited to eight, reservations required. (315) 354-5532 or www.raquettelakenavigation.com. BOOKS/WRITING BOOK SALE COMING SPECULATOR—The Friends of the Lake Pleasant Library will hold a Book Sale Friday and Saturday, July 19 and 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, July 21, from 12-3 p.m. at the library on Rt. 8. A huge selection of books and other media are “sold” by donation. (518) 548-4411 or www.lakepleasantlibrary.org. BOOKS & OTHER GOODIES INDIAN LAKE—The Friends of the Indian Lake Library will conduct a Adirondack Challenge Summer Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 20 and 21, at Indian Lake Town Hall on Pelon Road. Hundreds of gently used books will be sold. Baked goods will be available July 20 only. CALLING ALL BOOK LOVERS PISECO—The annual Piseco Library Book Sale will begin Saturday, July 27, at 10 a.m. There are a record number of books this year to tickle every reader’s fantasy. All proceeds go toward the purchase of new books for the collection. The sale goes from Saturday, July 27, through Friday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. As the sale goes on the prices get lower. CHILDREN/TEENS KIDS’ ART CLASSES LONG LAKE—Cindy Black will hold Kids’ Art Class Tempura Paints at Mt. Sabattis Pavilion on Rt. 30 here Wednesday, July 17, from 13:30 p.m. Children ages 5-10 should bring a smock or big tshirt and an adult. (518) 6243077. CRAFTS & FLEAS CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW INDIAN LAKE—Check out the Adirondack Challenge Craft & Vendor Show July 20-21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day on the lawn at Indian Lake Central School on W. Main St. 648-5112 or www.indianlake.com. CLUB HOLDS CRAFT FAIR PISECO—Piseco Women’s Club will present its yearly Crafts Fair at Piseco Community Hall Saturday, July 27, from 8/9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Only handmade, self-made items are allowed. There is a good mix of crafts, without too much of any one type. Unique crafts attract attention and are likely to be allowed. Call (518) 548-8732. DANCE IT’S DO-SI-DO TIME INDIAN LAKE—Join the Adirondack Challenge Square Dance Friday, July 19, from 6-9 p.m. in the market parking lot at the intersection of state routes 28 and 30 here, featuring the Upstate New Yorkers. Instruction will be provided. This old-fashioned square dance is free. (518) 648-5112 or www.indian-lake.com. ENTERTAINMENT WATERSKI SHOW SLATED LONG LAKE—The 2011 Eastern Regional Water Ski Champions will perform at the Long Lake Town Beach on Rt. 30 Saturday, July 20. See pyramids, jumps, stunts and barefoot waterskiing by the US Waterski Show Team. Demos kick off in the morning around 10 a.m. with a full show at 3 p.m. Free. Arrive early; parking at the beach is limited. Additional parking is available Please see ATTRACTIONS, Page 20 H A M I L T O N E X P R E S S Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Page 20 Attractions C O U N T Y from page 19 at the school and town hall. (518) 6243077, www.mylonglake.com. EVENTS MINI GOLF TOURNAMENT SPECULATOR—The ADK Challenge Mini Golf Tournament will be Friday, July 19, starting at 11 a.m. at Oak Mountain Ski Center off Elm Lake Rd. here. Teams of 3-4 people ages 12 and up complete two rounds; cash prize for winning team. Show your ADK Challenge receipt and get a free chairlift ride Saturday. Rain or shine; this course is under cover. $15 each. (518) 5483606 or www.oakmountainski.com. RUN, BIKE AND SWIM PISECO—The Piseco Lake Triathlon will be Saturday, July 20, this year. Individuals and teams will swim half a mile, bicycle 11.5 miles and run three miles. The event starts at 9 a.m. on the beach at The Irondequoit Inn on Old Piseco Road here and ends at Piseco Airport, where medals will be awarded. Contestants must pre-register online at www.speculatorchamber.com. CLASSIC CAR SHOW INDIAN LAKE—The Adirondack Challenge Antique & Classic Car Show / Motorcycle Training Demonstrations will be Saturday, July 20, and Sunday, July 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main St. here, across from Marty’s Chili Nights. 518-648-5112 or www.indianlake.com. AQUA FEST IS NEW BLUE MT. LAKE—The Adirondack Museum on Rt. 28/30 here will hold its first Aqua Fest Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to celebrate work and play on rivers, streams, lakes and ponds and explore some of the threats facing the region’s waterways. Experts will give presentations, displays and activities on watery topics: water quality, aquatic plants and animals, log drives, fishing, boating and more. Activities include a toy boat workshop, guideboat hat craft project and fly tying. “Mess about” with different boats on the pond. (518) 352-7311 or www.adirondackmuseum.org. ARTISTS AND AUTHORS INDIAN LAKE—Abanakee Studios on Route 28 here will host two days of Adirondack art, crafts, music and writing July 20-21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participating artists Saturday will be watercolorist Sarah Yeoman, pastel artist Joann Quinlivan, illustrator Jan Palmer and graphite artist Frances Gaffney. Authors represented will be Nancy Best, Calvin Boal, Richard Frost, Larry Gooley, Carol Gregson, Gail Huntley, Peter Klein, Randy Kneer, Kathleen Larkin, Gary McLouth, Jay O’Hern, Frank Shane, Peter Pollak, Daniel Way and Donald Wharton with music by the Brian Mulligan Band. Sunday’s lineup includes spinner Judy Blanchette, paddle maker Caleb Davis, jeweler Linda Doyle, the Clear Creek Weavers basket makers and totem carver Andree F. Newton and the bluegrass band Washington County Line. (518) 648-5013 or www.abanakeestudios.com. IT’S A SUMMER BASH INDIAN LAKE—The Town of Indian Lake will hold the Adirondack Challenge Summer Bash at Byron Park on E. Main St. (Rt. 28) here Saturday, July 20, from 12-4 p.m. and Sunday, July 21, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. This family-friendly event includes games, bouncies, a dunk tank, demonstrations, face-painting, storyteller Bill Smith, food, fun, music and more. The Knights of Columbus will start serving chicken barbecue at noon. Admission is $3; children must be accompanied by an adult. (518) 6485828 or www.indian-lake.com. ROAD RALLY PLANNED LONG LAKE—Drive around Long Lake following a set of ridiculous instructions (the directions confound even the natives) during Long Lake’s The Amazing Race Road Rally Tuesday, July 23, starting at 7 p.m. at the Mt. Sabattis Pavilion, Rt. 30. Cash prizes $50/$35/$25. All rules of the road apply. $5 a car. Call (518) 624-3077 for more information. FILMS/MOVIES/TV ‘DESPICABLE ME 2’ INDIAN LAKE—Worldwide blockbuster “Despicable Me” entertained audiences around the globe in 2010. “Despicable Me 2” brings more minion madness to Indian Lake Theater on Main St. here July 19-24, at 7 p.m. $5. (518) 624-5950 or www.indianlaketheater.org. FOOD EDIBLE BOOK FAIR LONG LAKE—An Edible Book Fair will be held Wednesday, July 17, from 4:306:30 p.m. at Long Lake Town Hall on Rt. 30 here. The CV Whitney Long Lake Library presents a celebration of food and edible ‘books.’ Devour a favorite book. A must-see and taste event for food and book lovers. (518) 624-3077 or www.mylonglake.com. CHICKENS BARBECUE IN IL INDIAN LAKE—The Knights of Columbus and Town of Indian Lake will sponsor a Chicken Barbecue Sunday, July 20, at Byron Park Pavilion off Rt. 28 here. It will run from noon to sold out. FIREMEN THROW A PICNIC LAKE PLEASANT—Lake Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Community Picnic Saturday, July 20, from 12-4 p.m. at the firehouse on South Shore Road here. There will be hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage sandwiches and fixings; raffles; and the drawing for the winner of the annual 5050 raffle. Donations are gratefully accepted. CHICKEN AND MUSIC WELLS—Come to Wells Saturday, July 20, for a Chicken Barbeque from 13 p.m. and the County Line Rebels Band from 4-8 p.m. at the Wells Pavilion. Dinner is $9 each. It includes barbecued chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, roll and a bottle of water. It will be held on Main St. in front of Steve’s Garage and next to the firehouse from 1-3 p.m. FIREMEN WILL BARBECUE INDIAN LAKE—Indian Lake Vol. Fire Dept. will hold an Adirondack Challenge Barbeque at the fire hall on E. Main St. here Saturday, July 20, starting at 4 p.m. Barbequed chicken and ribs, corn on the cob, baked potato, roll. ICE CREAM CONTEST INDIAN LAKE—Stewart’s Shop on E. Main St. here will hold the Adirondack Challenge Ice Cream Eating Contest Saturday, July 20, at 4:30 p.m. 518-6485112 or www.indian-lake.com. GARAGE/YARD SALES WELLS GARAGE SALE WELLS—The Town of Wells Community-Wide Garage Sale will be July 19-21. Hot dogs, soda and water will be sold outside Wells Museum and barbecued chicken dinners Saturday from 1-3 p.m. at Steve’s Garage. The County Line Rebels will play from 4-8 p.m. Saturday at the Wells Pavilion. Along with original songs the group performs classic, new country and a little ‘50s and ‘60s rock and roll. GARDENING WOODLAND WILDFLOWERS INDIAN LAKE—The Indian Lake Garden Club will meet Wednesday, July 17, at 10 a.m., at the Ski Hut on Tower Hill off Rt. 30. Member Lois Kelley will give a presentation on Woodland Wildflowers. The program will progress through the seasons, including a look at some of the flowers that appear far above the ground in trees (pine, cedar, etc.). Kelley was formerly director at the Goodwin State Forest Conservation Center in Hampton, Conn. HISTORY VOLUNTEER WORK DAY NEWCOMB—Adirondack Architectural Heritage has organized a Volunteer Work Day for Camp Santanoni for Wednesday, July 17, to clear brush and tidy up at the farm (one mile from the parking lot). Volunteers should bring lunch; plenty to drink; appropriate clothing; bug and sun protection; and trimmers, clippers, etc. All help is appreciated. Email Howie Kirschenbaum at [email protected] to sign up. HISTORIC TOUR OF IL INDIAN LAKE—A Historical Walking Tour of Indian Lake will start at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 20, at the Town Hall on Pelon Road here, off W. Main St., and run to 1 p.m. Walk back through time through and around homes and business of historical significance on this tour guided by Hamilton County Historian Bill Zullo. 518-648-5112 or www.indian-lake.com. HISTORIC TOUR OF BML BLUE MT. LAKE—A Historical Walking Tour of Blue Mountain Lake will run from 3-4 p.m. Saturday, July 20, led by Hamilton County Historian Bill Zullo. Includes several churches and other buildings of historical significance. Meet at the Episcopal Church on Rt. 30. 518648-5112 or www.indian-lake.com. HISTORIC BOAT TOUR BLUE MT. LAKE—The Adirondack Challenge Blue Mountain Lake Historic Boat Tour will be Saturday, July 20, from 4-5 p.m. from Blue Mountain Boat Livery, Rt. 30 here, aboard “The Oneonta.” The tour features camps, hotels, steamboats and workers and players in the late 1800s. End of an Era: Typhus, bankruptcy, and classic characters; A New Generation: The end of the Great Camps, preservation efforts and current development. 518352-7351 for reservations. HISTORY AND A CRUISE RAQUETTE LAKE—An Adirondack Challenge National Historic Landmark and Historic Place tour Sunday, July 21, has been packaged with a Luncheon Cruise aboard the W.W. Durant, leaving from the Raquette Lake Waterfront. 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. A guided tour of National Historic Landmark Pine Knot, the first Great Camp, and a visit to St. William’s, built in 1890. Both are boat access only. The W.W. Durant will provide water taxi service as well as a luncheon. $54 each, reservations required. 315-3545532 or www.raquettelakenavigation.com. TOUR SAGAMORE RAQUETTE LAKE—Tour Great Camp Sagamore on Sagamore Rd. here Sunday, July 21, at 10 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. with Blacksmith David Woodward. $16 adults, $8 school-age children. Seniors $2 discount. Through July 25. Free for Sagamore members and active military personnel. (315) 354-5311 or www.greatcampsagamore.org. LECTURES/TALKS NEW YORK’S MOUNTAINS BLUE MT. LAKE—The Adirondack Museum here will present “New York’s Mountains: The Catskills and Adirondacks, an Environmental History,” Monday, July 29, starting at 7:30 p.m., with David Stadling. Admission is free to members, $5 others. For more go to www.adkmuseum.org. MUSIC DELLA MAE TO PLAY INDIAN LAKE—Boston-based bluegrass band Della Mae will be at Indian Lake Theater on Main St. here Wednesday, July 17, at 7 p.m. for a live concert. The five multitalented young women of Della Mae are respectful of American musical tradition but not restricted by it. “We’re really excited to draw such talent this far up north,” says ILT Director Danielle Shaw. Advance tickets are available for $18 at the theater or by phone at (518) 648-5950 or e-mail [email protected] ($22 at the door). OPEN MIC SLATED LONG LAKE—Hoss’s Country Corner at 1142 Main St. here will hold the Adirondack Challenge Open Mic Wednesday, July 17, from 7-10 p.m. Free to participants. Comedy, music, anything goes. Prizes. 800-952-4677 or www.hossscountrycorner.com. STRING BEE IN CONCERT RAQUETTE LAKE—String Bee, a stylistically diverse acoustic trio, plays a free concert at St. William’s on Long Point here Thursday, July 18, starting at 7 p.m. Call (315) 354-4265 for reservations (the site is boat access only). The boat leaves the village dock beginning at 5:50 p.m. A Pie Raffle will be held to help defray costs. THE FULTON CHAIN GANG INDIAN LAKE—The Fulton Chain Gang will play in the Adirondack Challenge Boot Stompin’ Country Concert in the market parking lot at the intersection of state routes 28 and 30 here Saturday, July 20, from 5-9 p.m. Free. Bring a chair and dancing shoes. For more call (518) 648-5828. THE JAY WALKEN BAND LONG LAKE—The Adirondack Challenge Concert Saturday, July 20, with The Jay Walken Band runs from 610 p.m. at Mt. Sabattis Pavilion off Rt. 30. Free. Contemporary country, blues, rock and roll. (518) 624-3077 or www.mylonglake.com SUNSETS BY THE LAKE INLET—The Town of Inlet’s Sunsets by the Lake Concert Series will continue Saturday, July 20, from 7-9 p.m. at Arrowhead Park off Rt. 28 (rain site Fern Park Pavilion) with Dan Duggan & Peggy Lynn. Bring a blanket or a chair. (315) 357-5501 or www.inletny.com. GUITAR BOOT CAMP BLUE MT. LAKE—Join Christopher Shaw Sunday, July 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Campfire Guitar Boot Camp I at the Adirondack Museum, Rt. 30. Learn tricks and licks and get on the fast lane to playing in some amazing tunings. Students must be able to play all first position chords and switch back and forth with them in time. Bring guitar, capo, questions and problem spots. $50 each; register at www.adirondackmuseumstore.com/workshops. Shaw is one of the best-known Adirondack singer-songwriters touring today. He is Taylor Guitars’ first international clinician demonstrating American folk and country guitar styles. JAM SESSION SET LONG LAKE—A traditional music jam session featuring a variety of acoustic folk instruments will be held Sunday, July 21, from 4-6 p.m. at The Knoshery, a short-order snack stop with tables under a shelter near the town beach in Long Lake. Musicians of all levels are encouraged to come and join in, and everyone is encouraged to come and listen, sing and dance. Some of the instruments typically used at these sessions are guitar, fiddle, dulcimer, mandolin, accordion, concertina, banjo and bass. Music featured will be Old Time, Celtic, folk, bluegrass and anything anyone wants to play or sing. For more information call (518) 6243879. ALEX SMITH AT THE AC BLUE MT. LAKE—Alex Smith will perform at the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts here Tuesday, July 23, at 8 p.m. An Adirondack original, Smith returns home before embarking on an East Coast tour. Come listen to a local folk artist whose music is filled with Adirondack imagery. For more information call the AC at (518) 352-7715 or Please see ATTRACTIONS, Page 21 H A M I L T O N C O U N T Y E X P R E S S Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Attractions Water from page 20 visit the website at www.adirondackarts.org for tickets at $20 / $10 members. BILL STAINES IS BACK PISECO—Bill Staines, one of America’s great troubadours, will return to the Piseco Library Coffeehouse Thursday, July 25, at 7 p.m. Singing mostly his own songs, Staines has become one of the most popular and durable singers on the folk music scene. He weaves a blend of gentle wit and humor into his performances. His music is a slice of Americana. SOMERSET WINDS TO PLAY LONG LAKE—A classical wind quartet of New York performers will give a concert in at the United Methodist Church here at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25. This will be oboist Elizabeth and clarinetist Les Scott’s third concert in the Long Lake Summer Concert Series. They will be joined by Frank Donaruma, principal horn of the American Ballet Theatre Orchestra and the Queens Symphony; and Atsuko Sato, bassoon, who has been playing “Phantom of the Opera” on Broadway for more than 21 years. The performance will feature works of Handel, Hovhaness, Mozart, Janacek and others. A reception to meet the artists will follow the concert. Donations are appreciated to further fund the concert series. For more information call (518) 624-2056. OUTDOORS IT’S FLOAT NIGHT LONG LAKE—The Town of Long Lake will host Float Night at the Long Lake Town Beach Friday, July 19, from 5-7 p.m., featuring a Cardboard Box Boat Face-Off. DJs Andrew and Pat spin the tunes as kids of all ages get creative and build a boat using only cardboard and duct tape. The last boat floating wins the title. Prizes. Lifeguards. (518) 624-3077 or www.mylonglake.com. ADK. CHALLENGE HIKE INDIAN LAKE—Hike to Pasley Falls here Sunday, July 21. Guided flat, 2.8-mile hike along the Cedar River to the waterfall. All ages. Wear appropriate footwear (may be some wet spots) and long pants. Meet at the Town Hall parking lot on Pelon Road at 9 a.m. Advance registration recommended at Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce 518-648-5112 or [email protected]. PERFORMING ARTS ‘SHREK THE MUSICAL’ BLUE MT. LAKE—Based on the Oscar-winning film, “Shrek the Musical” brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to the stage, presented by the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts here. “Shrek” is part romance, part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun. Dates are: July 17, 8 p.m., View, Old Forge; July 18, 8 p.m., Long Lake Central School; July 19, 8 p.m., Newcomb Central School; July 20, 8 p.m., ALCA; July 21, 2 p.m., Tannery Pond Community Center, North Creek; and July 21, 8 p.m., Indian Lake Theater. Tickets are $20 / $15 ALCA members, $5 ages 12 and under. Visit the website at www.adirondackarts.org to buy tickets. LEARNING TO PERFORM BLUE MT. LAKE—Christopher Shaw will teach his Stories and Performance: It’s Your Turn to Shine! workshop at the Adirondack Museum on Rt. 30 here Friday, July 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn the art of weaving interesting and funny stories into a performance. Shaw is one of the best-known Adirondack singer-songwriters touring today. His 10 albums have sent him all over the world, as Taylor Guitars made him its first International clinician demonstrating American folk and country guitar styles. He’s also an Artist in Residence at the museum, working with schoolchildren to explore Adirondack history through song and stories. The fee is $50 each. Register at www.adirondackmuseumstore-.com/workshops. SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK BLUE MT. LAKE—The Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts here continues its Adirondack Summer Playhouse with Shakespeare in the Adirondack Park - “Macbeth.” This hour-long outdoor adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic thriller is set in a 20th-century militaristic society. Performance times and locations in Hamilton County are: July 27, 2 p.m., subscriber event at Eagle’s Nest Hangar on Utowana Lake; July 28, 2 p.m., Arrowhead Park, Inlet (rain site, Fern Park Pavilion) and 7 p.m., Mt. Sabattis Pavilion, Long Lake; July 31, 2 p.m., Raquette Lake (rain Page 21 site, school); Aug. 1, 7 p.m., Byron Park, Indian Lake; Aug. 3, 7 p.m., Speculator Pavilion; and Aug. 4, 2 p.m., Prospect Point, Blue Mt. Lake (rain site, The AC). Free admission. For more go to www.adksummerplayhouse.org. VISUAL ARTS ART ON EXHIBIT SPECULATOR—Local artists Amy Germain and Tom Preston have combined their artistic abilities with an exhibit at the Lake Pleasant Library through July. Germain of Everyday Adirondack Photography has unique views of her subjects and does individual photo sessions. Preston of Chickadee Hill is noted for his wildlife photos. Stop in and enjoy this local talent. Both artists live in Piseco. THREE NEW EXHIBITS BLUE MT. LAKE—The Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts will have works by three artists mounted from July 19 through Aug. 17: “Underwaterlilies” by William Scully, “Untitled” by Ricardo Onascimento and “Midlife Mermaid” by Jane Zweibel. Summer gallery hours are Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 12-4 p.m. Sundays. Scully’s underwater digital photography captures water lilies in a unique underwater perspective. Onascimento mixes craft techniques and electronics to create sculptures exploring different cultures and traditions. Zweibel’s sewn, stuffed and painted sculptural objects push and blur the boundaries and conventions of sculpture and painting. ART AND PHOTO SHOW LONG LAKE—Long Lake’s annual Art and Photo Show will be July 20-27 from 1-7 p.m. daily at Town Hall, 1130 Deerland Rd. (518) 6243077 or www.mylonglake.com VISIT THE ARTISTS’ LAIR WELLS—John Van Alstine and Caroline Ramersdorfer will open their studios and sculpture garden at 1293 Rt. 30 here — the Old Adirondack Lumber Yard — to visitors Saturday, July 27, from 1-7 p.m. This “Confluence of Opposites” is an opportunity to see contemporary sculpture in two very different styles: Van Alstine’s metal and stone abstractions and Ramersdorfer’s geometric white marble confections. The informal reception will include wine and cheese. Van Alstine and Caroline Ramersdorfer will be presenting recent large-scale projects and new works both large and small. For more go to www.johnvanalstine.com/Open-Studio2013. WORKSHOPS LEARN DECOUPAGE RAQUETTE LAKE—Join a Decoupage Craft Class Wednesday, July 17, at 7 p.m. at Raquette Lake Library here and make a decoupage box or journal to take home. Everyone is welcome to this free class at 1 Dillon Rd. It is great for kids and adults of all ages. Call (518) 624-3077 for more information. MAKE YOUR OWN PADDLE BLUE MT. LAKE—The Adirondack Museum on Rt. 30 here will host craftsman Caleb Davis and his Traditional Paddle Making Workshop July 18 and 25. Participants will use hand tools to make their own cherry paddles. This one-day workshop is physically demanding. Fees are $125 each for a single blade paddle and $135 for a double bladed paddle. Pre-registration is required at www.adirondackmuseumstore.com/workshops. SONGWRITING 101 BLUE MT. LAKE—Christopher Shaw, one of the best-known Adirondack singer-songwriters touring today, will hold his Songwriting: Adirondack Style! workshop Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Adirondack Museum on Rt. 30 here. $50 each; register at www.adirondackmuseumstore.com/workshops. Bring guitar, legal pad, pencils and erasers and learn about structure, finding your muse, and how to trick yourself out of writer’s block. His 10 albums have sent Shaw all over the world as Taylor Guitars’ first international clinician demonstrating American folk and country guitar styles. He’s also an Artist in Residence at the museum. The deadline for Coming Attractions is two weeks before the event. Announcements may not exceed 130 words. E-mail them to [email protected]. J from page 5 “They may be standing near or in the water watching swimmers, especially if there are only a few or they are very young. It’s quicker to get to them than from the chair. “No regulation says the lifeguards have to be in the chair,” she added. McComb said parents should remember the lifeguards are not babysitters. “They are there to protect someone from drowning, to stop dangerous or destructive behavior and to protect the beach if someone is acting inappropriately,” she said. “The lifeguards may order such a person to leave the beach.” An adult should accompa- Library ny younger children to the beach. OTHER BUSINESS • Page said the village’s Facebook page has proven popular, with 252 followers. • The village will send Slate Hill Constructors a letter complimenting their people on the Rt. 8 culvert replacement job and being done on time. • Elizabeth Perkins’ application for membership in the fire department was reviewed and approved. The board of trustees will next meet Monday, July 22, starting at 7 p.m. in Village Hall. J from page 8 for the Monday, July 15, meeting is “Girl in Translation” by Jean Kwak. We are meeting at Gloria Fant’s at 7 p.m. to discuss the book. Please call her at 5484751 and let her know if you are coming. Pick up a book or CD at the library and join us. Adirondack Room Exhibit: Tom Preston, an excellent photographer from Piseco, is exhibiting his amazing photos of nature and wildlife, etc. during July. Don’t miss this. Anyone interested in having an exhibit is asked to call our Adirondack Room scheduler, May Fitzgerald, at 5483338. Tricky Tray Fundraiser: Wednesday, July 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Speculator Pavillion. Tickets are $.50 or 12 for $5. Drawings for over 100 gift Challenge baskets and certificates begin at 3 p.m. You do not have to be present to win. Huge Book Sale: Friday and Saturday, July 19 & 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, July 21, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Library on Rt. 8. If you have any books you’d like to donate the library would be very happy to take them. Other Exciting Library Events: Monday, July 15, Puppet People 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Friday, July 19, Dog Therapy 10-11 a.m.; and Monday, July 29, Zoomobile 9:30-10:30 a.m. Check out our Facebook page and our website at www.lakepleasantlibrary.org. SHIRLEY SMITH is president of Friends of the Lake Pleasant Library. J from page 10 be sent to APA Deputy Director of Planning James Connolly, Adirondack Park Agency, POB 99, Ray Brook NY 12977. The fax number is 891-3938 and the email address is [email protected]. Superintendent of Highways James Roblee reported the 27-year-old grader has broken down with transmission problems and the cost to fix it is estimated at $25,000. Roblee suggested trading in the old grader for a good used grader for about $85,000 with the trade-in. Purchase and lease options would be researched before a decision is made. Blue Mountain Lake Association President John Collins had praise for the Parks and Recreation Department. “The town’s new playground [on Durant Road in Blue Mt. Lake] is great,” he told Superintendent Bruce Wells. “Thanks to your planning and foresight, and to the good work of your crew, the set-up went very smoothly. “The Blue Mountain Lake Association and the whole community of Indian Lake are very appreciative of your work. The rehabilitated tennis court is also well appreciated. Thank you and your crew for the work.” The board is supporting the 90-mile canoe race from Old Forge to Saranac Lake with a request to the NYS Department of Transportation to close State Route 28 in Blue Mt. Lake between 2 and 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6; and by allowing the town van to be used for the event. The town board will next meet Monday, Aug. 12, starting at 7 p.m. in the Blue Mt. Lake Firehouse. J Page 22 Wednesday, July 17, 2013 CROSSWORD 1 4 9 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 23 25 26 29 31 32 33 37 38 41 42 44 ACROSS Skip stones Like a good cake Paddy crop Comic-strip possum Agave German river -- out (go kaput) Red meat Burrito morsel Quicker Software version Boneless fish Corral occupants Nape Perch Skirt cut (hyph.) Evil Twisted Embroider, maybe Represses Shout of surprise Tenderhearted Not certain 45 47 49 50 53 55 57 61 62 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 Vocally Pie-chart lines Swamp vapor Ancient scrolls Chum Festooned 1920s style (2 wds.) In -- (as found) Handle (2 wds.) 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The vote upon such proposition shall be by machine or absentee ballot. The hours during which the polls shall be kept open shall be from 12:30 pm. to 8:30 p.m., prevailing time, or for as long thereafter as necessary to enable qualified voters who are in the polling places at 8:30 p.m. to cast their ballots. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law or Article 5 of the Election Law and no person shall vote whose name does not appear on the register of the School District. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law and has voted at an annual or special district meeting within the last four (4) calendar years, he or she is eligible to vote at this meeting; if a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he or she is also eligible to vote at this meeting. All other persons who wish to vote must register. The Board of Registration shall meet in the cafeteria of the Wells Central School Building on August13, 2013 from 12:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., prevailing time, to prepare the register of voters of the School District. In addition, any person may register to vote not less than five (5) days preceding the vote date during regular office hours at the office of the District Clerk, 1571 NYS Route 30, Wells, New York. Any person who has not currently registered under the permanent personal registration by the last date found on such registers or list furnished by the board of elections, and has not voted at an intervening election, must, in order to be entitled to vote, present himself or herself personally for registration. Immediately upon its completion, the register prepared by the Board of Registration shall be filed in the office of the District Clerk and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the School District during regular office hours (7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.) on each day up to and including the day set for the vote, except Sunday, August 11, 2013. Absentee ballots may be applied for at the office of the District Clerk. Applications for absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk at least seven days prior to the vote if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or on or prior to August 12, 2013, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m. on August 13, 2013. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the office of the District Clerk during regular office hours until the day of the vote. Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such list, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such list, stating the reasons for the challenge. Kathleen Towers District Clerk Wells Central School District JUL-1 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/31/2013 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING PISECO COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Education Law §1607(2) a special meeting of the qualified voters of the Piseco Common School District be and the same is hereby called to be held in the gymnasium of the Piseco Common Elementary Building, Route 8, Piseco, New York on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time, for the purpose of voting on the following propositions: BOARD MEMBER VACANCY To elect one (1) member of the Board of Trustees to fulfill the remainder of the term of Trustee, William C. Edwards, commencing immediately after the vote and expiring June 30, 2014. The vote upon such proposition shall be by paper or absentee ballot. The vote shall occur at 7:00 p.m., at which time the District shall count and record the written ayes or noes of the qualified voters in attendance and voting by paper or absentee ballot. THE PREMIER HAMILTON COUNTY AREA MAP HARDWARE STORE Newcomb MOTOR SPORTS 15 7 PINE’S COUNTRY STORE “A Little bit of everything” LEMON TREE Route 30 Speculator 518-548-6231 ! Corner Rt. 28 & 30, Indian Lake 518-648-5212 % www.lemontreesports.com HEATING/PLUMBING J&R ELDREDGE INC. Fish Mountain Rd Lake Pleasant, NY 12108 14 9 5 Eagle Bay 518-548-5243 ^ HOME HEATING 13 8 10 2 12 REAL ESTATE ADK REALTY www.clark-energy.com UPSTATE INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 93 Riverside Dr., Chestertown Corner of Rt. 28 & 3 Hudson River Rd. Newcomb, NY 12852 www.auntpollysmaterialgirls.com 315-357-3835 315-717-7200 . INSURANCE 11 AUNT POLLY’S MATERIAL GIRLS 518-582-2260 / 1 CLARK ENERGY 294 Thibado Rd. Eagle Bay, NY 13331 QUILTING SHOP 6 4 3 101 Washington Square, Caroga Lake 12032 Local Guide to the Adirondacks 518-725-2357 # www.ADKSrealty.com 518-648-5522 + 518-494-2417 MARINA - BOATS LONG LAKE MARINA Rt. 30 - PO Box 146 Long Lake, NY 12847 Support Our Local Advertisers 518-624-2266 _ [email protected] To be included on this map, call Annette Mahoney at 1-877-426-2359 Ext. 103 www.hamiltoncountyexpress.com Hamilton County Express Classifieds Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Page 23 LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS SERVICES FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the qualified voters of the School District shall be entitled to vote in said election. A qualified voter is one who is (1) a citizen of the United States of America, (2) eighteen (18) years of age or older, and (3) resident within the School District for a period of thirty (30) days next preceding the election. The School District may require all persons offering to vote at the special meeting to provide one form of proof of residency pursuant to Education Law section 2018-c. Such form may include a driver’s license, a non-driver identification card, a utility bill, or a voter registration card. Upon offer of proof of residency, the School District may also require all persons offering to vote to provide their signature, printed name and address. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of Member of the Board of Trustees shall be filed with the District Clerk of said School District in the main office not later than 5:00 PM on July 15, 2013. Each petition must be directed to the District Clerk and shall be signed by at least 25 voters of the District and must state the name and residence of the candidate. A copy of such petition may be obtained at the Piseco Elementary School office during regular school hours. The petition shall describe at least the length of the term of office and contain the name of the last incumbent, must state the name and residence of each signer, and must state the name and residence of the candidate. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots will be obtainable between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays, from the District Clerk. Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Absentee ballots must be received by the District clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on August 14, 2013. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the office of the School District Clerk from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. prevailing time on weekdays through August 14, 2013. Any qualified voter may challenge the acceptance of the ballot of any person on such list, by making his challenge and reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls. Dated: Piseco, New York June 26, 2013 JUL-4 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/31, 8/7/2013 NOTICE OF ELECTION LONG LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWN OF LONG LAKE, COUNTY OF HAMILTON, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that an election of the qualified voters of Long Lake Central School District of the Town of Long Lake, Hamilton County, Long Lake, New York will be held in said District on TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2013 between the hours of 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM, prevailing time, in the school cafeteria, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by ballot or machine upon the following items: To elect a board member to succeed resigned member Kristen Brosnan, whose term expires June 30, 2014. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be filed with the Clerk of said School District at his/her office in the Long Lake Central School not later than MONDAY, JULY 8, 2013, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Each petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the District and shall be signed by at least twenty-five (25) voters of the District, stating the name and residence of the candidate and shall describe (where applicable) the specific vacancy for which the candidate is nominated. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots (where applicable) will be obtainable between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays, from the District Clerk. Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, August 6, 2013. A list of persons to whom absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk on and after July 30, 2013 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays prior to the day set for the special election and on August 6, 2013, the day set for the election, and said list will be posted at the polling place(s) at the election. Any qualified voter present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds for making his/her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the qualified voters of the School District shall be entitled to vote at said annual vote and election. A qualified voter is one who is (1) a citizen of the United States of America, (2) eighteen years of age or older, and (3) resident within the School District for a period of thirty (30) days next preceding the annual vote and election. The School District may require all persons offering to vote at the budget vote and election to provide one form of proof of residency pursuant to Education Law §2018-c. Such form may include a drivers license, a non-driver identification card, or a voter registration card. Upon offer of proof of residency, the School District may also require all persons offering to vote to provide their signature, printed name and address. DATED June 14, 2013 District Clerk Victoria J. Snide Long Lake Central School District Town of Long Lake, County of Hamilton, New York JUNE-6, 6/19, 7/3, 7/17, 7/31 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF Warm Stone Radiant LLC under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. The purpose for which the Company was formed on March 15, 2013 in Fulton County is to engage in any lawful act or activity under the LLCL of the State of New York. The secretary of state is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and the address of the company is 611 Midline Rd, Amsterdam, NY 12010. JUL-2 7/4, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8/2013 PUBLICATION NOTICE of Organization of THE WESSON GROUP, LLC FIRST: The name of the Limited Liability Company is THE WESSON GROUP, LLC (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) SECOND: The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the Secretary of State on April 23, 2013. THIRD: The County within New York in which the office of the Company is to be located is Fulton. FOURTH: The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is PO Box 299, Mayfield, New York 12866. FIFTH: The limited liability company may provide for classes or groups of members having such relative rights, powers, preferences and limitations, now or in the future, as the limited liability company’s duly adopted Operating Agreement may provide. SIXTH: The limited liability company is to be managermanaged under the New York Limited Liability Company Law and provide for classes or groups of managers having such relative rights, powers, preferences and limitations as the limited liability company’s duly adopted Operating Agreement may provide. SEVENTH: The purpose of the business of the Company is to operate the business and manage the assets of the Company. JUNE-5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17 HAS YOUR BUILDING SHIFTED OR SETTLED? Contact Woodford Brothers Inc, for straightening, leveling, foundation and wood frame repairs at 1-800-OLD-BARN. www.woodfordbros.com. "Not applicable in Queens county" ARRIS PROPERTIES, LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 6/11/13. Office location: Fulton County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: John P. Longwell, 25 Third Ave., Broadalbin, NY 12025. General Purposes. JUL-6 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14/2013 LONG LAKE Central School District is requesting proposals for architect/engineer services for a possible capital building project. For a complete information packet, please contact Victoria Snide, Clerk of the Board, Long Lake Central School District, PO Box 217, Long Lake, NY 12847 (518)624-2221. JULY-14, 7/17 NOTICE OF Formation of FCS Holdings, LLC. Arts Of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 6/10/13. Office location; Fulton County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: PO Box 9, Gloversville, NY 12078. Purpose: any lawful activity. JULY-9 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21 J.R. & SONS HOME IMPROVEMENT, LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 6/7/13. Office location: Hamilton County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 10 Gilbert Rd., P.O. Box 572, Inlet, NY 13360. General Purposes. JUL-5 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14/2013 LEGAL NOTICE FOR EMPLOYMENT– TOWN OF ARIETTA Town of Arietta is seeking interested person to serve on the Town of Arietta Planning Board. Meetings are held on the 2nd. Tuesday of each month at 6pm. Interested persons may inquire at the Town Supervisor Office located at the Piseco Community Hall between the hours of 8am and 4pm, Monday through Friday. Kenneth Parslow Town Clerk, Town of Arietta JULY-11, 7/17 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, Name: Quinn’s Lakeside Cottages. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) electronically on May 10, 2013. SSNY has been designated as an agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 124 State Route 28, PO Box 61 Inlet, NY 13360. Purpose: Any lawful activity. J u l y - 1 5 , 7/17,7/24/,7/31,8/7,8/14,8/21 NOTICE OF SALE COUNTY COURTHOUSE COUNTY OF HAMILTON FLAGSTAR BANK, Plaintiff -againstMATTHEW ALAN NEWBY A/K/A MATTHEW A. NEWBY, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly dated JUNE 6, 2013 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction AT THE HAMILTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 102 COUNTY VIEW DRIVE, LAKE PLEASANT, NY 12108 on August 14, 2013 at 10:00 AM premises known as 1168 MAIN STREET F/K/A NYS ROUTE 30, LONG LAKE, NY 12847. ALL that certain piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the Town of Long Lake, County of HAMILTON and State of New York. Section 25.016 Block 2 Lot 14 Approximate amount of lien $89,016.97 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment Index # 2011-6878 WILSON MATHIAS, ESQ., REFEREE STEIN, WIENER AND ROTH, L.L.P., ATTORNEYS FOR THE PLAINTIFF ONE OLD COUNTRY ROAD, SUITE 113 CARLE PLACE, NY 11514 DATED: July 10, 2013 FILE # XFLAGSTAR 54714 JUL-13 7/17,7/24,7/31,8/7 2146-48 SECOND AVENUE DE LLC App. for Auth. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/13/2013. LLC was organized in DE on May 29, 2013 in . Office in Hamilton Co. SSNY desig. as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to c/o Cornicello, Tendler & Baumel–Cornicello LLP, 2 Wall St., 20th Flr., NY , NY 10005. Required office at 222 Delaware Ave., 9th Flr., Wilmington, DE19801 Cert. of Org. filed with SSDE, 401 Federal St., Ste. 4., Dover DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. JUNE-11, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31 NOTICE TO Bidders In accordance with Section 103 of the General Municipal Law, the Board of Education of the Wells Central School District No. 1, Town of Wells, County of Hamilton, State of New York, advertises for sealed bids on the following: Purchase and delivery of an estimated 9,500 gallons of winter blend (50/50) diesel fuel for the 2013/2014 school year. Purchase and delivery of an estimated 5,000 gallons of unleaded low-grade gasoline for the 2013/2014 school year. In addition, Wells Central School and Lake Pleasant Central School District No. 1, in the Village of Speculator, County of Hamilton, are cooperatively seeking sealed bid for: Purchase and delivery of an estimated 55,000 gallons of number 2 fuel oil for the 2013/2014 school year. All sealed bids will be received in the office of the Superintendent of the Wells Central School District, Box 300, Route 30, Wells, NY 12190, no later than 1:00 p.m. August 14, 2013. Envelope should be clearly marked “fuel bid” All bids will be publicly opened and read at 7:15 p.m. on August 14, 2013. Detailed specifications and bid forms can be obtained in the office of the Superintendent, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., or will, upon request, be mailed to interested bidders. Requests for mailing can be made by telephoning 518-924-6000. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Wells Central School Board of Education Kathleen Towers, District Clerk Martha Brown, District Treasurer Lake Pleasant Central School District Judy Peck, District Clerk Melanie Brewer, District Treasurer JULY-8, 7/17 NOTICE OF Formation of Sand Creek Soap Works LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 6/13/13. Office location; Fulton County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 7 N. Hollywood Ave., Gloversville, NY 12078. Purpose; any lawful activity. JULY-10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21 TOWN OF ARIETTA Notice is hereby given that the Town of Arietta Planning Board, will hold a Special meeting to finalize the draft code book, July 22, 2013 at 5.30pm at the Piseco Community Hall, Old Piseco Road, Piseco, N.Y. Kenneth Parslow Town Clerk, Town of Arietta JULY-12, 7/17 HAMILTON COUNTY EXPRESS In Print & Online To place your classified line ad Call 1-800-453-6397 Press 2 for Customer Service INSTRUCTION A SPECIAL Session of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors has been called for Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 10:30 AM in the Board of Supervisors’ Chambers, Lake Pleasant, NY for the purpose of accepting back taxes and for any other business that may come before said Board. Laura A. Abrams, Clerk Board of Supervisors JULY-16, 7/17 FINANCIAL SERVICES REVERSE MORTGAGES. NO mortgage payments FOREVER! Seniors 62+! Government insured. No credit/ income requirements. NMLS#3740 Free 26 pg. catalog. 1855-884-3300 ALL ISLAND MORTGAGE LOST & FOUND FREE TO Good Home. 2 resuce kittens. 1 tabby male, 1 orange/white male, 5 weeks old, beautiful markings. (518) 875-9173 PERSONAL ADOPTION- ADOPTING a child will make our family complete. We are a happy couple, promising love, laughter,learning, and endless opportunities. Expenses paid. www.DonaldAndEster.com 1-800965-5617 ADOPTION: AFFECTIONATE, educated, financially secure, married couple want to adopt baby into nuturing, warm, and loving environment. Expenses paid. Cindy and Adam. 800.860.7074 or [email protected] IF YOU USED THE MIRENA IUD between 2001-present and suffered perforation or embedment in the uterus requiring surgical removal, or had a child born with birth defects you may be entitled to compensation. Call Johnson mLaw and speak with female staff members 1-800535-5727 PELVIC/ TRANSVAGINAL MESH? Did you undergo transvaginal placement of mesh for pelvic organ prolapse or stress urinary incontinence between 2005 and the present? If the mesh caused complications, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Charles H.Johnson Law and speak with female staff members 1-800-535-5727 HELP WANTED A.DUIE PYLE Needs: Owner Operators for Regional Truckload Operations. HOME EVERY WEEKEND!!! O/O AVE. $1.85/Mile. NOTOUCH FREIGHT. REQUIRES 2YRS EXP. CALL DAN or Jon @ 888-477-0020 xt7 OR APPLY @ www.driveforpyle.com AIRLINE CAREERS begin hereñ Get FAA approved Aviation Maintenance Technician training. Financial aid for qualified students Housing available.Job placement assistance. Call AIM 866-296-7093 DRIVERS: DEDICATED Company Drivers (Local & Regional). Ask about various pay, hometimes and bonus options. Must be 23 YOA w/CDL-A & 1 year experience. 855263-1163 NFltruckingjobs.com INSTRUCTION Tuition Assistance • Jobs • Training SERVICES SERVICES 1((' +(/3 :,7+ <285 5(7,5(0(17 3/$1" ,I \RX KDYH TXHVWLRQV DERXW \RXU SHQVLRQ N RU SURILW VKDULQJ SODQ FDOO WKH 0LG$WODQWLF 3HQVLRQ &RXQVHOLQJ 3URMHFW DW WRJHWIUHHOHJDODGYLFH)XQGHG E\ WKH 86 $GPLQLVWUDWLRQ RQ $JLQJ VWDII DW WKH 0LG$WODQWLF 3HQVLRQ &RXQVHOLQJ 3URMHFW SURYLGHV IUHH OHJDO DVVLVWDQFH WR DQ\RQH ZLWK D TXHVWLRQDERXWWKHLUUHWLUHPHQWSODQ &DOOXVWRGD\DW Page 24 MISC. FOR SALE MISC. FOR SALE WELLS CENTRAL School has Opening for a full-time cleaner on the evening shift (2:00-10:00 pm). Anticipated start date is Sept 3. Please call 924-6000 for an application, then send completed application, resume, and three letters of reference to: Mr. Thomas D. Sincavage, Superintendent, Wells Central School, P.O. Box 300, Wells, NY 12190. Deadline for applying is August 2, 2013. BUYING ALL gold jewelry, bullion, US & foreign coins, sterling, diamonds, watches, paintings, bronzes, antiques,furs, clocks, complete estates. Highest prices paid. For appointment 929-226-4119 WANTED CASH FOR Coins! Buying ALL Gold & Silver. Also Stamps & Paper Money, Entire Collections, Estates. Travel to your home. Call Marc in NYC 1-800-959-3419 BUILDING MATERIALS 1975 GRANDFATHER Clock $300.00. (518)829-7033, Tribes Hill FOOSEBALL TABLE, hardly used w/wood finished frame, chrome rods, box-style legs. $75OBO. (518)842-8964 HEAVY-DUTY: 8FT. wooden ladder, Cable-cutter, commercial dolly. 20lb. sledgehammer, electric-power (Toro) snowblower/like new, large/small drills, new fixtures, handsaws, construction wirel. (518)842-6261. MISC. FOR SALE 10” TABLE saw with extras $250. Call (518) 843-2325. 100’ CAT5e UTP patch cable for ethernet extensions. Still in factory sealed pack, $35. (315)831-5061. Remsen 1956 COCKSHUTT Model 30 3 pt hitch, LPTO, nice tires/paint, runs good. $1500 or best offer. (518) 842-3303 2-WEATHER GUARD Aluminum left and right side rail tool boxes for full-size truck. 7’X15” wide. Like new. $450/each-$800/both. (518) 842-8593 Hagaman 26 FOOT Wheel Chair Ramp. Stained, treated lumber with railing. Free. (518)548-8130. Speculator. 4-TON HYDRAULIC Lift Table $1,250; 2-ton Pallet Lift $300; (2)Motorcycle Lifts $85/each. Call (315)7233246. Old Forge AKBASH/MARREMA LIVESTOCK guard dog puppies. Birth parents are working sheep guard dogs. Also good with chickens. $450 (518) 673-3565. AMISH FIREPLACE. 5 years old. Excellent condition. $200 OBO. Call (315)335-1826. Barneveld. ANTIQUE POT BELLY stove. Glenwood Oaks. Good shape. $500 OBO. (315)737-8155. Sauquoit ARIENS SNOW-TEK snowblower. 28” cut, 2-stage, self-propelled, electric start. $500OBO. (518)9242062.Wells ASSORTED NEW SW boxes. Assorted panels, tools, new fixtures, breakers and receptacles. Hole saw, dryer and range receptacles. Assorted cables. (518)842-6261. BROTHER MFC-8820D printer, scanner, faxer asking $175. Karl @ (315)348-8610 or [email protected]. Turin CAFETERIA TYPE folding table, 36’x94’ for group meeting or crafts. $45. Electric broiler/roaster $25, Samsung dorm refrigerator $25. (518) 842-6529 UNIDEN LTD. 950 VHF Marine Radio with 8ft. VHF antennae $95. (518)863-8860 VERMONT CASTINGS Winter Warm Fireplace Insert. Works great. Heats up to 1500 sq.ft. $1,000. (315)357-3347. Old Forge. FREE - Hospital Bed Mattress, (2) Brand new Commodes. Leave message (315)357-4896. Inlet APPLIANCES & FURNITURE OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND. Best selection of affordable rentals. Full/ partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Real Estate. 1-800-638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com TABLE SAW, large mirror, sofa, dresser, Christmas decorations, screen door, French door, solid pine kitchen set w/three leaves, four chairs. (518)842-4165. DOCK 8 x 16 with two 3 x10 litters on barrels. Still in water Edinburg. $500 or best offer. (518) 863-6706 RED MAPLE boards, 2” x 10” x 8’ rough, $150 for all. (315)357-6492. Big Moose SEASONAL RENTALS GARAGE SALES NORTHVILLE ESTATE Sale. 106 State Hwy. 30. 2.5 miles north of Northville Bridge. July 19 and 20. 94. New items from 2nd floor, glassware, linens, households, Christmas, crafts, books and winter coats. HORSES, EQUIPMENT JACUZZI SPA, 28 jet $2,800. Air Compressor with tank, $100. (315)369-3848. Old Forge APPALOOSAS-BREEDER SALE. Stallions, mares and geldings. Also stallion stud service. (315)8274817. Westernville LANGE DOWNHILL ski boots, new(8-1/2) $190. Flying Scott spinnaker $600, Centerboard $600.(315)369-3848 or (561)3157617. Old Forge BOATS, MOTORS ALUMACRAFT FISHING Boat. 12’. Good Shape. Oars and seat cushions included. $500 OBO. (315)3572190 or (973)831-8790. Eagle Bay 2005 VICTORY VEGAS. Red/Silver, Billet Wheels, Ness Bars/Grips, Custom Pipes, Digital Tach/Speedo. Less than 1,000 original miles. $13,000. (315)723-3246. Old Forge HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROADKING Classic 2002. 12,700 rural miles. EFI. Leather saddlebags. Python pipes. Retiring from riding. $11,900 OBO. (315)348-8561. Boonville SHOEI MULTITEC motorcycle helmets, silver, sizes medium and xlarge. Medium used twice, $175 each OBO. (315)354-4161. Raquette Lake. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 2004 SUNLINE Travel Trailer. 27’ w/slide-out. Excellent condition. Low retail $11,000. Asking $7,000. (315)369-8408 Old Forge. 2008 POLARIS Phoenix 200 fourwheeler, very low hours, just serviced, new battery, excellent condition. Asking $2800 OBO. (518)8428964. 1992 STINGRAY runs good, interior Original trailer. (315)357-6994 or Inlet 19.5’ I/O, V-6, in good shape. $1,800 OBO. (585)264-0703. 1993 24’ Pontoon Boat w/60hp oilinjected Evinrude motor, tandem trailer, metal roof and new carpet. Excellent condition. $7,900. (315)357-5154. Inlet 20’ ALUMINUM Pontoon. Good condition. $750. (315)374-5480. Eagle Bay 2001 SWIFT Mattawa canoe, excellent condition, 3 seater, $1,500 Call (845) 297-0073 Indian Lake. 2004 BAYLINER 18ft I/O Fish&Ski great family boat $5,000.00 (OBO) (315) 369-6420 2007 SWEETWATER Pontoon Boat (19’) w/60hp Yamaha 4-stroke. Stereo/Full enclosures/covers included. Stored under cover. $12,900. (607)972-9574. Big Moose Lake. 2011 SWIFT Pack 12 Canoe, red, excellent condition, $1,800. Call (315)354-5402 or (607)239-4695. Raquette Lake BARN/BOATHOUSE HOISTS. 110V w/brake. (2) 880 lbs. cap., $95/each. (2)1300 lbs, $125/each. (1) 2000 lbs, 12V DC winch, $50. (315)357-3535/(315)342-2213. Inlet BOAT LIFT. Sling style, stainless steel construction, in water on 4th lake. $300. (315)272-7666. BOATHOUSE SPACE outside, available on the Hollywood Hills Rd. side of channel. Please call (315)369-6395 or (315)723-7732. GRUMANN CANOE, 17’ aluminum, excellent condition. $275. Call (315)427-3179. Old Forge. HEWITT CANTILEVER Boat Lift 3800HL. Aluminum w/wood racks. Fits 22’ pontoon boat. Used 2 yrs. $3,500. (315)374-5480. Eagle Bay. LOOKING TO Buy old outboard motors 10hp or less. Call (315)3693577. Old Forge O’BRIEN WAKEBOARD for youths. Myth 126 w/2 prs. boots. Excellent condition. $200. (315)392-4785. White Lake. SLICKCRAFT 16’, 115 hp w/trailer. Very good condition. (315)3696928. SUNFISH SAILBOAT, $100; Sailing Rig for Grumman Canoe, $150. Call (315)530-5970. Old Forge SNOWMOBILES 21012 YAMAHA Jetboat SX190 very low hours, mooring cover, trailer, depth finder, $22,000.00 Mayfield (973)223-0967. POLARIS OEM Repair Tools for Snowmobiles and ATVs, $4K worth for $1,500. Call (315)723-3246. Old Forge. CARS FOR SALE CARS FOR SALE CARS FOR SALE ªÓn @ÓÁ n×× ,.Á LHASA APSO/HAVANESE puppies available. Like “Teddy Bears”. Ready to go. Home raised. Socialized. Call (315)369-8721. Old Forge MAKITA TABLE saw Model 2708, almost new, asking $225. Contact Karl at (315)348-8610 or [email protected] 1989 18' Cobia with trailer. Blue/white. I/O 180hp. $2,900. (315) 425-8019 or (518)648-5046. Indian Lake. DOUBLE-WIDE MANUFACTURED Home in Ocala, Florida. 24’ x 48’. Furnished. Senior Park. $12,000. (315)894-9256 ask for Joe or Barb. PETS & SUPPLIES LARGE PAINTING, still-life with pears and grapes. Dark-wood frame by Georges Coulin. 52” x 28”. $25. (518)843-2171 PYGMY GOATS. 8 weeks old. Great pets. (518) 843-3085. Amsterdam NBA OUTDOOR, portable, glassback basketball hoop. $75 OBO. Cherry wood armoire with shelves and four doors. Traditional style. $100 OBO (518)842-8964 HOUSES FOR SALE AdkByOwner.com NORDIC TRACK Elliptical. Gym quality. $400. (315)985-0984. Old Forge. Adirondack “By Owner” PICKLE BALL paddle new condition, Call (518) 281-4546 Visit our website to see 1000+ photo listings of real estate for sale, vacation rentals and timeshares throughout the region. POLARIS ATV 700 X2. Tilt box/2person seat, 350 miles, $5,500 or $6,800w/new plow+winch. Sweeper/Lawn Thatcher avail.$200. Call (315)723-3246. 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(518)842-7954 SAWMILLS FROM only $3997.00MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill- Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com 1-800578-1363 Ext.300N #||nÓ ªªe áÓªì Ą¦ÝĄãÝéĄ²ãÁ AUTO PARTS, SERVICE éĄ²ã Ð× ĄÀ ,. |ªÓ ÜĄ ª¥á×N MICHELIN X-ICE Snow Tires (4) mounted on alloy wheels. 225/60/16, $250. New $800+. Used on ‘07 Subaru Outback. (315)3544161 or (908)635-1463. SLALON SKI $5, Bassinet $5, Youth bed frame $20, Heavy sleeping bags $ 12 each. (518) 842-4102 #||nÓ ªªe áÓªì Ą¦ÝĄãÝéĄ²ãÁ TRUCKS FOR SALE SOLID WOOD Armoire, fits TV, Coach bags, end tables and microwave. (518)842-5782. CARGO CARRIER for vehicle Thule New $450.00 sell $250.00 (518) 209-7646 STOVE / Refrigerator White 5 years old, excellent condition. $450. Call (518) 598-2526 2004 RAM 1500 Quad Cab HEMI 4WD, Air-cruise, bedliner, cover, towing package, 134,000 miles, well maintained, $10,500 obo. (518) 863-2697. COMMERCIAL FLOOR Polisher/Stripper and Buffer $650 pair. 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