The Essex County Sheriff’s Department held a child-car-seat safety check at the Ausable Forks Ambulance station on March 19. Twenty-two car seats were checked and only three were properly installed. Ten seats were taken out for various reasons and thirteen new ones were given to those in need of them. Twenty-three children were also ID’d and fingerprinted at this event.    

    I am happy to announce the Jeff Brown Fundraiser held recently at his hometown in New Jersey was a huge success with $30,000 raised. Several members of his family and friends traveled there for this event. Jeff was presented with the $17,000 raised in our community. The money has been put to good use with a motorized chair  purchased and a  down payment on a used but in great shape handicap accessible van. Jeff continues to welcome cards from all those back home wanting to send a card. His address is: 10 Gazelle Court, Mulica Hill NJ 08062. You may also contact him at caringbridges.org/visit/jeffreybrown. Jeff, everyone back home sends our special thoughts and prayers to you as you continue your valiant battle against ALS.    

    The AuSable Forks Primary School Parent Teacher Organization will host an Easter Egg Hunt at the school on April 3  at 10 a.m. The hunt will be divided in two groups, one for children 5 and under and one group for age 6 and up. There will be a grand prize in each group for the one who finds the golden egg. Children  are asked to bring their own basket to collect their eggs. There is no charge for this event. Some surprises are in store for everyone attending.    

    The schedule of events for the Wells Memorial Library in Upper Jay for the month of April is:  April – Board of Trustees meeting at 7 p.m.;   April 11-  Artist reception for Joann Wilson from 2-4 p.m.;  April 19 – Quilters’ Gathering at 4 p.m.;  April 20 – Writers’ Collective   7 – 8:30 p.m.;  April 23 and 24,  Old and Rare Book Sale at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Joann Wilson Art Exhibit, Selected Pastels and Etchings, will be on display throughout the month.    

    Welcome to our world Aubrey Marie Bombard, daughter of Travis and Samantha Bombard of Clintonville. Aubrey arrived at CVPH Medical Center on March 17, 2010. She weighed in at 6 lbs. 13 oz. and measured 19 inches. Grandparents are Craig and Melissa Walton and Marvin and Peg Bombard all of AuSable Forks. Great-grandparents are Roger and June Nelson and Evie Walton all of AuSable Forks. The Bombards are at home getting acquainted with their beautiful, new little miss.    

Biirthday wishes this week

    March 29: Abigail Cerne was our “birthday girl” 

    March 30: I send my love and best wishes for a happy day to my nephew Carson Garcia who celebrated his 5th birthday. 

    March 31: No birthdays    

    April 1: Alex Dillenberger and Charles Deyoe celebrate 

    April 2 & 3: No birthdays 

    April 4: Chyna Hart gets cake and candles   

    No anniversaries this week.   

    Special thoughts and prayers for dearly departed members of our community: March 29, Robert Nelson Sr.; April 1, Dorothy Gero; April 4, Halsey Bombard (1971)    

    The AuSable Valley Pee Wee Club sent 16 wrestlers to the Peru Jon Evans Pee Wee Tournament recently and 12 members placed. Devin Owens, Joe LeClair, Austin Dukett and Kyle Bradley all placed first in their weight class. Dylan Baker, Logan Blaise, Garrett Pray, Mason Dubray and Nathan Donor all placed second. Brady Steady, Ethan Depo and Nick Provost finished fourth. Wrestling but not placing were Victor Delimeister, Dillon Steady, Ryan Donor and Landon Snyder. Three wrestlers from  the club traveled to Queensbury. Dylan Baker placed 1st, Logan Blaise placed 2nd and Landen Snyder 4th. Congratulations to all the winners.    

    Hats off to the AuSable Valley Men and Women’s Bowling Association members for their generosity in their annual fundraiser held recently for Breast cancer. $680 was raised and sent to the Treasure Chest at the Fitzpatrick Cancer Center in Plattsburgh in honor of three bowling members who have fought breast cancer and are now in remission Pauline Dumas, Sandi Pelkey and Lola Porter and in honor of Men’s Association Member Todd Bombard’s wife Janet who is presently battling breast cancer. Thanks to all the bowlers who once again supported this very worthy cause.                        

    Helen Drake was the lucky winner of the AuSable Valley Women’s Bowling Association’s monthly Lottery Ticket Basket. After scratching her $100 worth of tickets she had won $58 and 2 free Take-5 tickets. The last basket drawing of the bowling season  will be held on April 29 . Contact any female bowler at Riverside Lanes for your chance to win $100 worth of lottery scratch offs for only $1 donation per ticket.

    The  CVAC Conference has selected its John J. Herbert All-Academic Team for the fall season. Chosen students from AVCS are:   Alex Hoey,  swimming, high honor roll, National Honor Society, Teachers Award in Global History, St. Michael’s Scholarship Book Award, Youth Leadership Conference; Daniel Dohman;  cross country, National Honor Society, French Club co-president, band president, ski club, jazz choir, violin and swimming. Congratulations to Alex and Daniel.

    It is a definite sign of spring when the AuSable Valley Golf Course opens and it did open on April 1 at 8 a.m. Best wishes for a great season for all our community golfers.    

    My condolences to the family of Edith Augusta Selway, 90, who passed away on March 23. She was born on June 21, 1919, daughter of Louis and Anna Johnson in Nebraska. Survivors include her daughter Maryann Whisher of Ausable Forks. A celebration of her life will be held at the convenience of her family and friends.     The Rotary Club of the AuSable Valley will host its Annual Walk-A-Thon for Rotary Club Scholarships on May 23 starting at 1 p.m. the walk will begin at Lake Eaton in the Woodlands, AuSable Drive, Jay N.Y. and end at the Ausable Forks Ambulance Station. Free lunch will be served to all participants following the walk. Sponsor sheets are available by calling Linda Dubay at 647-5302. Students from AVCS and Keene Central School are eligible to apply for the scholarships. To be eligible for consideration students must participate in this walk and must have at leat 5 sponsors for the walk.     

Special thoughts and prayers for our area ill residents

    Jimmy Bombard, Francis Gero, Frank Lovely, Althea Miller, Diana Hathaway, Luke Randy Garcia, Joan Pray, Bud Snow, Helen Snow, Peggy Sue Hart, Jari Snow-Thwaits, Bobby Wilkins, Jean Pulsifer, Margaret Trumbull, Janet Bombard, Lynda Denton, Gabby Lincoln, Walt Dubay, Karen Baker, Cindy Thomas, Ann Aubin, Linda Gilbert, Bob Rondeau, John Santor, Bev Devost, Marvin Hildreth, Evie Dockum, Allison Crahan, Pauline Dumas, Carol (Bombard) Quigley, Laura (Joyal) Razzano, Rikki Kane, Joe Dubay Jr., Walter Fournier Sr., Edna (Votraw) Bombard, Martha Frenia, Marge Savage, Terry Nollette, Colleen Otis-Whisher, Charlie Cornick and anyone I may have forgotten.    

    Till next time have a great week and “happy reading.” Best wishes for a very happy Easter to all my faithful readers.