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Page 14 Tapper Like Free Press Wednesday, December 7, 20*5 More groups benefit from hockey team efforts Members of the Lumberjack varsity hockey team are currently bard at work juggling a tough practice schedule and then- season game schedule with 'their commitment to raise money for charitable organizations. Over the past week interviews with Kyle Varden, Curt Eggsware, Ales Stuart and Bart Crary revealed just how much effort is going into this project and the amount of research they have completed to choose just which charitable organization they will support through their efforts. Kyle Varden Kyle Varden, a j has chosen to raise funds for The United Way. He describes The United Way as an NFL charity, and all money he raises win go directty to the organization and they will decide how to distribute it \The United Way goes toward improving the Uvea of people who don't have mii^\ Kyle commented. \The organization provides services and programs for Idds witt disabONks. The United Way is a charity that helps Topper Lake in ways most pesijpk wouldn't atink of, including support to the $3.86 billion, a seven percent increase over last year, making it the nation's single largest private charity. Kyle feels he will be able to raise money to help this effort by helping to inspire people to make a difference. \The United Way is committed to the highest ethical standards,\ he found out. \Based on the unique trust in place in United Way to serve the public good they have a special obligation to act ethically.'\ Kyle plans to help raise money by selling magazine subscriptions and other fund raising activities. Kyle has been playing hockey since age sis and counts ten years on the ice. This season he plays at the wing position for the varsity team. In his spare time he likes to hunt. \The impact of this effort shows that we aren't as bad as some people may mink, and we actually care about other people and not just about ourselves,\ he noted. Seventeen year old Curt Eggsware, another junior on the hockey team, said be started playing hockey at the age of 10. He plays forward for tbe lumberjacks' vanity lean this year, and has chosen to raise money for the National Hockey League CuRfbrCanoer. has raised more than S&8 million to help fight cancer as of2005. \They raise and donate money to cancer patients directly, and they also help in the fight to find a treatment and a cure for cancer.\ Curt commented. He hopes to raise however much he can toward this cause and hopes to see some of the businesses in town get behind this effort and donate funds to the cause. \I thinkit's important to do this for the sick and for the poor, and to improve the lives of people here,\ he said. charity is a good way to build character on the hockey team, and fin looking to a good season,\ he said. He said both his beat cancer, \and mere was no program ike this to help them,\ Curt noted. He plans to go around to the businesses and try to raise the money. \It's for a good cause,\ hei Com Unla tonanteacoupk.\ The mission of The United Way is to improve lives by nKHiiuzing the caring according to Kyle's research. He stated that there are one thousand, three hundred and fifty local branches of The United Way which raise and invest significant resources to help build strong, healthy communities. In 2084 and 2005 Ihe United Way raised inli r»km with two other players, Bart Crary, and Alex Stuart, it was learned that they were both involved with raises money for cancer \We had heard about it on TV,\ Ales Stuart said or the charity. HjgteannpchpweahMl tkatdwNHLCuKforCaneer now retired cychst who I an unprecedented seven Toor de France bicycle races in seven consecutive years, despite behnj diagnosed with ATTENTION FIRST TIME HOMEBU YERS PRE-APPLICATION The Town of Long Lake is considering applying to die Governors Office for Small Cities to undertake a first time homebuyers program mat will provide opportunities for eligible applicants to purchase a new home. The Town intends to use the grant to acquire a parcel that can accommodate at least 20 building lots. The Town will also utilize the funds to subdivide the land and install water and septic for each building lot The lots will men be trans- ferred over to program applicants at no charge. The Town will then contract for Architectural services, arrange Construction and low interest financing that will provide each program participant with a home on the lot at an affordable level. If your household income falls below qualifying limits and you have not previously owned a home, you are eligible to participate in mis program. Please complete the pre-application below to indicate to the Town your interest in participating in the project. We MUST have adequate potential participation in order to move forward. NAME: .TELEPHONE ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS: Have you ever owned your own home? Yes No How many persons five in your household? Please place a check mark in Ihe chart below to ivikate your anrwalhousehokl income: Atom Household Income $27,950 $31,958 $35,958 $39,9*0 $43,100 $46,950 $52,700 (This information will be held in strict confidence) Please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Gregg Wallace, Town Supervisor at (518) 624-3001, if yon have any questions regarding this program. EmaiMlsupcr@telenet.net Town of Long Lake PO Box 307 Long Lake, NY 12847 (518) 624-3001 PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE TOWN OFFICES AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS BY DECEMBER 30th, 2005. lung cancer and surviving subsequent treatments without missing a year of rating. Wanakeena as a forestry niajoE Alex likes to hunt, snowmobile, downhill ski and play golf, while Bart likes to camp and do most anything that involves the outdoors. \We hope to make a difference in the world of cancer research,\ Bart commented. -This is just kind of cool, I think it builds character on the hockey team and reflects well on the individuals who play hockey here,\ Alex said. Bart Crary According to Bart, the organization is known for its yehow \Live Strong\ bracelets, which can be bought at stores or over the internet to help raise money. So far they aren't sure what route they will take to raise the money they hope to raise, but one tiling is for sure, they each hope to raise $50 above the $25 in seed money they will start with. Through irike races and cross country tours Lance Armstrong has spread awareness throughout the country and has raised a lot of money toward cancer 7MVa&* Stephenson LUMBER COMPANY, INC. Help Is just Around The Corner For All Your Hardware & Building Needs CUSTOM ROOF AND FLOOR TRUSS SYSTEMS www. truevalue. com/stephenson Pelon Road Route 9 Indian Lake, NY 12842 Route 8 Chestertown, NY 12817 (518) 648-5050 Speculator, NY 12164 (518)494-2471 Fax:(518)648-5052 (518)648-7521 Maple \•TatlJlfcHome Omsuttants In Par/nerifiip Wifh Catamount Builders 518-524-4390 WWW.MAPLETRAIL.COiW Both boys chose this charity because the cause really strikes home. Only one out of three famBy members between them who were stricken with Ihe disease were able to survive. \I would like to see better odds than that,\ Bart \[flunk Tor better results there has to be more research and better technology, and that's why we are trying to raise this According to their research \the number of cancer survivors increases every year, but federal spending and cancer survivorship programs has not kept pace.\ The twoofthem hope to join Lance Armstrong and mate their voices beard by supporting Initiatives such as getting increased landing for federalc Long View Lodge and Restaurant *_ Long Lake, NY A (518) 624-2862 Restaurant Hours: Open Friday at Saturday 5 pm-9 pm LODGING 7 DAYS A WEEK Visa/Mastercard/Discover Accepted www. Longviewlodge.com ! accesslbttty oftittaJMy tare* and reducing the disparhes in treatment between people of Ales has played hockey for eight years and this b his first year on the varsity learn atrightwing. Hekajwuor and hopes to attend college after lib senior year to study Bart Crarynin his second year on the varsity hockey team. He played at the goalie position last year, and thb year moves to a right wing position. Me is a senior, and plans to go to North Conntry Community College S> ^£ '-he ERCIAL 4 RESIDENTIAL •R A EXTERIOR PAINTING • SWW • VHRNlSH • H YOUR 'JQnV DTO HEATED ITE IN Mike D'Atnbrisi (Sit) 3274186 •FULLY INSURED' P0 Box 251 Rainbow Lake, NY 12576 Long Lake/Raquette Lake Community Calendar Thursday, Doc. 9 6-8 p.m. Karate Club with Joe tokarz at me Long Lako Town Hall. Friday, One. 0 10 a.m.-12 noon. Long Lake Art Guild meets at the Geiger Arena. Cad 624-9817 for more information. Saturday, One. 10 9 a.m. Support group meeting lor those who have suffered a major itinera at the Long Lake Town Hall. Call 624-3883 for more information. 9 a.m. Snowmobile safety course at the Long Lake Town Hall 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Long Lake Central school hosts the Christmas craft far. 8 p.m. Long Lake Community Chorus Holiday concert at the (own hall. Monday, Dec. 12 1 30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Swedish class at the Long Lake Central School. Free lessons and new people welcome. Call 624- 6123. 5:15 p.m. Long Lake Library Book Discussion Group hosts their Christmas Tea. Bring a poem to read and finger food. 8 p.m. AA Open Discussion/ Meeting at Long Lake Town HaN. Nutrition Site Tuesday. Dae. 13 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Northern Needles sewing group meets at the Geiger Arena in Long Lake. 9 a.m. - 12 noon LL Archives Building open to the public. 6-8 p m Karate Club with Joe Tokarz at the Long Lake Town Hall. 7 p.m. Calvary Methodist Church. Al-Anon open meeting. Wednesday, Dae. 14 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Holiday Craft class at the Geiger Arena in Long Lake. Coma make your holiday decoration or balsam pillow. 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