Honeybee Community Fund awards grants
WESTPOR -- The Honeybee Community Fund has awarded grants for its fall funding cycle.
Funds will go to: Andrea Arnold's From the Ground Up carpentry business, Keeseville Free Library, Dulac's Bookkeeping & Tax Preparation, Westport Fish and Game Club, Arts Council for the Northern Adirondacks for ongoing concerts, Rick's Place for historic preservation in Willsboro, Friends of the Whallonsburg Grange seating project, Elizabethtown-Lewis Chamber of Commerce for Web site development and the Adirondack Nature Conservancy/Adirondack Land Trust's Coon Mountain Preserve.
The Honeybee Community Fund offers spring and fall rounds of grants, within Essex County only, of up to $1,500 to assist small businesses, farmers, not-for-profits, environmental projects, the arts and scholarships.
For more information e-mail bzzwords@aol.com or write to Honeybee Community Fund, PO Box 167, Westport, NY 12993.
Brainardsville group collecting mittens
BRAINARDSVILLE -- The United Methodist Women of the Brainardsville United Methodist Church are sponsoring the annual Mitten Tree project.
Donations of hats, mittens, scarves, gloves or money are sought. The items must be new or handmade.
These items will be given to area children and adults. Money received will be used to supply extra hats, mittens, etc., and other necessary needs.
Food package available in Essex County
ELIZABETHTOWN -- The Extra Helpings Program has a food package and several special offers available for December.
The Extra Helpings food package, which costs $20, includes Bavarian holiday ham, chicken patties, hamburger, hot dogs, peeled butternut squash and baby carrots.
Three specials are available:
Special 1, $14.25: cranberry and apple-stuffed boneless pork loin roast.
Special 2, party package, $19: fully cooked meatballs, fully cooked barbecue-flavored chicken wings, sweet Italian sausage rope and cocktail franks.
Special 3 meat box, $30: apple-and-cranberry-stuffed pork chops, honey-mustard-flavored chicken breast, beef patties, maple breakfast sausage links and chicken patties.
Payment is due in cash by Dec. 6. There is no age or income limit to participate in the program.
Orders will be picked up Dec. 19 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd Parish Hall, Williams Street, Elizabethtown.
Call the Essex County Youth Bureau, 873-3630, ext. 5072, for further information.
Clinton County 4-H kids selling cheese as fundraiser
PLATTSBURGH -- Clinton County 4-Hers will be selling McCadam and Cabot cheese through Friday.
Many varieties will be available, including Adirondack Wicked Sharp, Extra Sharp and Sharp, Empire Monterey Jack, Muenster, Pepper Jack, Horseradish and a Cheddar Shake for popcorn.
Eight-ounce blocks of cheese are being sold for $3 each. Larger size blocks are available for some varieties.
All cheeses are made from milk produced by area dairy farmers. Proceeds support local 4-H programs, including youth participation in career-development trips across the state.
Contact a local club member or the Extension Office (ask37@cornell.edu or 561-7450) to buy the cheese.
Election reviews starting in Franklin County
MALONE -- Commissioners with the Franklin County Board of Elections begin the first of four reviews today to determine the official results and winners in the Nov. 6 general election.
Close races in four municipalities are in question.
Results will be reviewed as follows:
Today: Town of Waverly Town Council seat, 9 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 19: Harrietstown town-justice seat and Town Council seat, 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 20: Town of Malone Town Council seat and Village of Malone trustee seat, 9 a.m.; and Village of Tupper Lake mayor, 1 p.m.
Republican Commissioner Veronica King and Democratic Commissioner Kathy Fleury invite candidates and their party representatives to watch the proceedings in the ground-floor offices of the Board of Elections in the County Courthouse.
For information, call King at 481-1663 or Fleury at 481-1664.
Local News
Of Interest: Nov. 14, 2007
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Attempted-murder trial set
The case against Robert J. McCann, who is charged with trying to kill his former girlfriend at a secluded Westville site, begins Tuesday in Franklin County Court.
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A historic battle for interracial marriage
Forty-five years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down all remaining state bans on interracial marriage in Loving v. Virginia.
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Fireworks to close weekend carnival
The final day of the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival is filled with activities and events.
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Arts and economic development discussed
A success story about a theater in Glens Falls underscored the importance of the arts at a presentation put on by Partnership for Community Development in Plattsburgh.
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Essex County launches flood-recovery grant outreach
The Empire State Development Flood Recovery Grant Program provides up to $20,000 in grant funds for businesses, farms and rental property recovering from flood damage.
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In Montreal, amour is the word
Go on a romantic getaway north of the border for under $50.
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Liquor and Wine Warehouse honored at national convention
The business was named a Brown-Forman Retailer of the Year and received the award at the American Beverage Licensees convention in Milwaukee.
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Cost of the Market Basket remains steady in January
Costs mark the third consecutive month of good news for consumers.
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Of Interest: Feb. 12, 2012
Peru Central School Board to hold budget discussion.
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Business briefs: Feb. 12, 2012
New manager; Approved appraiser; Helicopter survey; Radio co-host; Disaster relief; Professional driver; New president; Business mixer; Fundraiser set; Web chat.
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Farm briefs: Feb. 12, 2012
Registration open for pest-management training; Water-withdrawal reporting date approaching; Farm Bureau applauds pro-farm legislation;
- February 11, 2012
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Attempted-murder trial set
The case against Robert J. McCann, who is charged with trying to kill his former girlfriend at a secluded Westville site, begins Tuesday in Franklin County Court.
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United Way of the Adirondack Region exceeds goal
The 2012 campaign brought in $775,112.
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Clinton County to consolidate voting districts
The move is aimed at saving towns and the City of Plattsburgh money for hosting elections.
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Waterway projects approved for Essex County
The State Emergency Management Office has so far identified 26 sites that need flood-mitigation or remediation; funding has come through for nine so far.
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Area schools battle against time
Teachers and administrators around the North Country struggle over how to meet state mandates while providing quality education.
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Champlain snowmobile crash results in serious injuries
Douglas M. Tetreault and Robert Worrell were transferred to Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington from CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh following the early morning accident along the Great Chazy River.
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Parade highlights carnival festivities
Many other events are on course for the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival this weekend.
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