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AYRES REALTY Your Source for Adirondack Property Since 1889 • Waterfront Specialists
Robert “Rob” & Jeffrey “Jeff” Reyell, Real Estate Brokers/Owners
57 Main Street • P.O. Box 1300 Saranac Lake, NY 12983-7300 Telephone 518 891.2713 TOLL FREE 866 235.4663, 866 ADK.HOME info@ayresrealestate.com
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AYRES REALTY has been busy helping our clients achieve their goals!
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BEAUTIFUL ADIRONDACK HOME! FIRST TIME OFFERED FOR SALE!
• 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, master suite with jetted tub • Open floor plan creates a comfortable spacious living space • Many lovely hardwood floors, custom made kitchen cabinetry crafted by a local artisan • Large living room with majestic Adirondack fieldstone fireplace • Many windows with views of the Saranac River valley surrounding mountains • Spacious back deck, 2 stall attached garage. Large basement offers expansion potential • Enjoy the country setting of this 1 acre property located just a few minutes from Adirondack Health Medical Center, Mt. Pisgah ski and recreation center with tennis courts, Lake Colby public beach and the Village of Saranac Lake Contact AYRES REALTY to arrange a private viewing! Exclusively offered for $395,000
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BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY!
• 4 story building on Main Street, Saranac Lake • Opportunity to continue the current salon and 24 hour gym • Four electric meters, new security system and a new heating system • Unlimited potential with wide open floor plans Contact AYRES REALTY to arrange a private viewing! Exclusively offered for $395,000
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TRULY A FAMILY FRIENDLY HOME
• 3 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, master suite with a large jetted tub. • Open floor plan with many windows creates a bright yet comfy living space. • Pine ceilings add an Adirondack feeling. • Updated kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. • Very large finished family room. • Large 2 stall heated garage with storage area. • 1 Acre site on a quiet cul de sac in Beechwood subdivision with a large yard for family fun. • Fun for the entire family, located close to Mt. Pisgah Ski Center and Lake Colby beach! Exclusively offered for $249,000
Now is a perfect time to contact us and put our many decades of experience to work for you! We will guide you every step of the way to a successful sale!
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COUNTRY HOME WITH UPPER SARANAC LAKE WATERFRONT RIGHTS
• 4 Bedrooms, 2 baths, remodeled bath with jetted tub. • Open floor plan creates a comfortable spacious living space. • Partial pine log interior for an Adirondack flair. • Large 2+ stall 2 story heated garage workshop with covered walk way. • Enjoy the country setting and privacy of this 1.4 acre property including 2 deeded parcels with nice private back yard. • Deeded access to use a section of Upper Saranac Lake for boating and swimming in common with other parties! Exclusively offered for $215,000
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W IL L SB O R O , N Y: E xtraordinary 6BR , 4BA , 10 acre L ak e C ham plain estate w ith 500+ feet of private lak efront,sandy beach, covered boat slips/lifts. A rare opportu nity for the disting u ished property seek er. M ost hig h-end fu rnishing s inclu ded. $2,250,000
L A K E PL A C ID ,N Y:L ovely 3BR , 2BA hom e carefu lly restored w ith an attached 2BR ,1 1/2 BA apartm ent in the H illcrest neig hborhood. H ardw ood floors,larg e,open L R /D R ,covered entry porch, fenced yard and private rear deck .O ne block to M ain Street! $549,900
R AY B R O O K , N Y: 3BR , 31/2 BA cu stom hom e on a private lot in a qu iet cu l de sac. F loor to ceiling cu stom fireplace, g ou rm et k itchen, s/s appliances, g ranite cou nters, infloor radiant heat,hrdw d flrs,deck ,cathedral ceiling s. $460,000
L A K E PL A C ID , N Y: Im m acu late 4BR , 4BA hom e on 12+ acres m anicu red g rou nds w /m iles of m ark ed bridle trails for ou tdoor recreation. G reat location w ith spectacu lar view s,m u ltiple deck s,barn,lean-to,being sold fu lly fu rnished inclu ding g u ideboat& trailer. $995,000
L A K E PL ACID , N Y: M orning side tow n hom e in prim e location, end u nit, fu lly fu rnished and beau tifu lly decorated! Stone g as fireplace, central air, open floor plan,w ith a w alk ou t patio,hardw ood floors in the L R/D R vau lted ceiling , g reat vacation rental history. $409,000
W IL M IN G TO N , N Y: L ovely tu rn of the centu ry 7 BR , 6BA farm hou se on m atu re 1.6 acres. W illk om m en H of Bed and Break fast is the perfect spot to com e hom e to after a day of sk iing .Ju st a tw o m inu te drive from W hiteface Sk i A rea. $399,000
L A K E PL A C ID ,N Y:U niqu e opportu nity for those w ho appreciate the charm and history ofan older hom e to acqu ire an 187 9 cottag e located ju st steps from M ain Street. B eau tifu l 1/2 acre parcel, 4BR , 3BA w ith tw o incom e produ cing cabins. $539,000
FE R N L A K E , N Y: Year rou nd lak efront hom e, spaciou s 3BR , 2BA larg e dou ble lot w ith 158’ w aterfront on F ern L ak e. Private beach w ith sandy bottom ,lak e shore cribbing and boat lau nch, rem ovable dock , fire pit & storag e shed. $384,000
L A K E PL A C ID ,N Y: H andcrafted tim ber fram e located in the hig hly sou g ht-after D eerw ood H ills su bdivision,3BR ,2BA ,hardw ood floors throu g hou t, open concept, screened porch, balcony off the m aster,along w ith a finished basem ent and a lean-to on 3 private acres w ith m ou ntain view s. $469,900
SA R A N A C L A K E , N Y: M oody Pond w aterfront hom e, 3BR , 3BA , beau tifu lly situ ated on 1.5 acres w ith rem ark able view s of M t. Bak er. E leg ant living room , larg e fam ily room , su n room , 2 car g arag e and ou tbu ilding s. $425,000
K E E N E VA L L E Y, N Y: M ou ntain M eadow s riverfront hom e, 8BR + 2BR g u est cottag e on 10+ acres w ith 1,200 ft.on the A u sable R iver. Beau tifu l view s, w alk ing distance to shops, restau rants and H ig h-Peak s trail heads. G reat valu e in a fantastic location! $499,000
SA R A N A C L A K E , N Y: T his g org eou s m idcentu ry m odern fou r bedroom ,2.5 bath hom e is architect-desig ned and featu res a new ly rem odeled k itchen, vau lted ceiling s, and in floor-heating .It has stu nning lak e & m ou ntain view s from the 50 ft.back deck . $330,000
L A K E PL ACID ,N Y: Professionally decorated 3BR,3.5BA cu stom A D K style tow n hom e offered tu rn-k ey w ith elegant fu rnishings throu ghou t. G orgeou s 2-story vau lted living room w /lots of natu ral lig ht, fireplace, H D W D floors, k itchen w /g ranite cou nters and SS appliances, screen porch,deck ,patio and garage. $459,000
JAY, N Y :W ell m aintained 3BR , 2BA hom e on private .9 acre lot w ithing w alk ing distance to L ak e E aton.O pen plan k itchen, dining and living room plu s larg e fam ily room w ith separate T V room /office, hu g e deck and attached g arag e. $249,000
K E E N E , N Y: C onvenient location, 4BR , 2 BA ranch style hom e on .7 acres.O pen floor plan k itchen/living /dining , m aster BR en su ite w ith hot tu b room , H D W D floors, screened porch,su n room ,30 x 8 cedar deck and 2 car attached g arag e. $260,000
L A K E PL A C ID , N Y: T his cu stom bu ilt 4BR , 3BA hom e on 3.3 acres, offers both privacy & close proxim ity to L ak e Placid villag e. O pen floor plan, k itchen w /g ranite cou nters, s/s appliances, hrdw d floors, radiant in floor heat, fireplace,porch,deck ,2 car g arag e. $649,000
TU PPE R L A K E , N Y: Year rou nd hom e w ith 136’ w aterfront on L ittle W olf L ak e. T his charm ing hom e has a brig ht,spaciou s living area w ith a fireplace,open k itchen and 3BR ,2 1/2 BA , low er levelw ith separate entrance. $309,900
W E STPO R T,N Y:T his 27 87 sq. ft.,3BR hom e sits on 18 acres,w ith 400’on the Boqu et R iver, it is very w ellconstru cted.Ju st 15 m inu tes from the E ssex F erry to V T and I-87 A dk N orthw ay. 3 ou tbu ilding s,new roof& septic. $349,000
K E E N E VA L L E Y, N Y: C u stom bu ilt energ yefficient hom e, sing le-floor living , an open floor plan. L iving space is com fortable and brig ht w ith larg e w indow s, and a dou ble-sided fireplace. M aster bedroom has its ow n larg e bath w ith jetted tu b.L arge levellot.N earby hik ing trails.$364,900
SA R A N A C L A K E ,N Y: T his du plex is the perfect starter hom e or investm ent property in a qu iet and w ell-established residential neig hborhood. E ach u nit rents for $67 5/m o.G reat rentalhistory.$125,000
Engel & Völkers Lake Placid Real Estate 2284 Saranac Avenue • Lake Placid • NY: 12946 800-724-8778 • 518-523-4404 • Fax 518-523-4405 lakeplacid@evusa.com • lakeplacid.evusa.com
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NAUTICAL PARADISE ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN
Nautical Paradise is an extraordinary lakefront offering, synonymous with a Hampton’s style estate. This exquisite property enjoys a beautiful 10+ acre setting on manicured grounds with over 500 feet of private lake frontage on the western shores of Lake Champlain. This completely renovated and updated nautical inspired home features a grande porte-cochère entrance, 6-bedrooms, 4.5-bathrooms, an extraordinary two-story living room with floor-toceiling stone fireplace, custom designed gourmet kitchen, formal dining room, den, screened porch and gorgeous outdoor living spaces including covered porches, stone patios, walkways and gardens for entertaining and total relaxation overlooking the lake. The decor is trendy and cozy, done in colorful nautical style, and the majority of high-end furnishings are included with the sale. Enjoy boating and a day at the beach right outside your door. The enormity of the setting on your own private sandy beach is like a day at the park, complete with covered boat slips accommodating 35’ water craft, boat lifts, massive cement docks and remarkable big-sky views of Lake Champlain and Vermont’s mountain ranges.
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Details: Address: 3186 Essex Road Town: Willsboro School District: Willsboro Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 4.5 Approx. SF: 4,728 Year Built: 1953 Fireplaces: 1 Stories: 2
Basement: Partial Garage:2 Car porte-cochère, 3 Car Detached Garage View: Mountains and Lake Body of Water: Lake Champlain Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Professionally Landscaped, Irrigated Lawns, Flower, Herb and Vegetable Gardens, Covered Boat Slips List Price: $2,250,000
Brenda Abbott Real Estate Salesperson Advocate & Advisor for Real Estate Dreams
ENGEL & VÖLKERS LAKE PLACID REAL ESTATE 2284 SARANAC AVENUE • LAKE PLACID, NY 12946 +1 800-724-8778 518-523-4404 LAKEPLACID.EVUSA.COM LAKEPLACID@EVUSA.COM
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PEOPLE & PLACES
ABOVE:
A spectator holds up a handmade sign
IRONMAN 70.3 LAKE PLACID ABOVE: First
place woman’s finisher Amy Farrell, of Tupper Lake.
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David Balestrini, of Lake Placid
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Nicole Conger, of Lake Placid LEFT:
Brian Delaney, of Lake Placid
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Jay Niederbuhl, of Bloomingdale
Local triathletes were well-represented Sunday, September 10th at the inaugural Lake Placid Ironman 70.3, with 34 reaching the finish line among the field of 2,034 total individual finishers. Photos – Morgan Ryan & Lou Reuter
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$210,000
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CHARMING AND UPDATED
Well insulated, 4 bedroom home. Great location for anyone who wants to be close to downtown and all of the amenities that Saranac Lake has to offer – shops, restaurants, the carousel are all within walking distance. It has wood floors, updated appliances and a breakfast bar between the kitchen and dining room. Covered front porch and a side deck.
Exclusive $144,000
COTTAGE GEM!
3-4 bedrooms, large LR w/fireplace, dining room and adjoining eat-in kitchen w/ a gas heating stove and French doors to a deck. Full bathroom on 1st floor next to 4th bedroom or office. Beautiful screened porch to relax in the summer. Maple hardwood floors throughout. Recent updates include high efficiency LP heating system, full foam insulation and painting inside and out. Surrounded by nature but a short walk into the village WITHOUT VILLAGE TAXES!!!!
Exclusive $239,900
SARANAC INN COTTAGE
Great, historic, 3-season cottage with large, screened porch. Walk to your deeded boat slip and private beach on Upper Saranac Lake and the Saranac Inn Golf Course. The perfect Adirondack getaway.
Exclusive $225,000
3 BEDROOM W/ IN-LAW APARTMENT
Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a separate one bedroom apartment. The main level includes an open area with kitchen and family room, a bedroom, bath, den and sunroom. The 2nd level has large living room, a deck, 2 additional bedrooms, a bathroom and another sunroom. This home sits at the end of a cul-de-sac and has some mountain views. The apartment has a kitchen, a large living area, a loft bedroom, bathroom and a laundry.
Reduced To Sell $149,900
MOODY POND
Designed by William Distin, Jr. as his own home on the shore of Moody Pond. Large windows frame the view of the pond and Mount Baker. Great walking and hiking around the pond, in “the Pines,” or up Mount Baker. The home features cathedral ceilings, a stone fireplace, clerestory windows, cork floors and Mili’s studio.
Exclusive $315,000
MOUNT PISGAH PARK
The best deal in Saranac Lake. Enjoy sunset views over Lake Colby from the deck of this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath colonial home. Granite counters, hardwood floors, fireplace, 2-car attached garage, Adirondack game room in finished basement.
Exclusive $299,000
BEECHWOOD
Cheery family home with a large front porch and a large screened deck off the back looking into a very private spacious backyard. 3-4 bedrooms. Open floor plan, hardwood floors, woodstove in the living room for those cold winter nights. 1st floor family room could be a master bedroom with an attached bath. Many possibilities for huge, high ceilinged, walkout basement.
Exclusive $249,900
BEAUTIFUL HOUSE - DESIRABLE NEIGHBORHOOD
You will be able to move right in. The kitchen is new with hickory cabinets and stainless steel appliances. The 2 bedrooms are large and bright. You will love sitting out on the large, wraparound porch.
Exclusive $144,900
HIGH TRAFFIC LOCATION
Great office building with apartment on second floor. Currently used as an audiology office and exam rooms. Ample off street parking. Lower level could be separated and used as a third unit. This is a great investment. Both the commercial and residential tenants would like to stay.
Exclusive $199,000
191 River Street • Saranac Lake, NY 12983 • 518-891-1144 • Fax 518-891-1291 www.guideboatrealty.com • info@guideboatrealty.com
Christopher W. Covert, Jr., Lic. RE Broker Shirley “Shooky” Walsh, Carol Urquhart, Tina Leonard, Associate Brokers Patricia “Penny” Curran, Lorraine Kelley, Susan Gray, Paula Blanchard, Linda Millious, Licensed Real Estate Agents Over 100 Years Combined Experience
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JACK IN THE PULPITS/
Exclusive $145,000
Exclusive $329,500
This cozy 3 bedroom, home will give you lots of privacy on SUNSETS AND FOLIAGE almost 2 acres. Full of Adirondack charm and character on a Ah! Wilderness, lakeside on Lake Titus, is a tastefully beautiful wooded lot. The yard is landscaped with abundant renewed three season cottage sold with antique furnishings, deck cantilevered over water, and large dock, 2.1 acres and flowers and fruit trees. 130 feet of forested frontage. Guest house and covered boat slip. Only 28 miles from Saranac Lake airport.
HISTORIC SARANAC LAKE HOME
Designed by architects Scopes and Feustmann, who also designed the Hotel Saranac. This lovely, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Queen Anne home is in one of Saranac Lake’s most desirable neighborhoods. Fine features include: vintage wood staircase, double Dutch entry door with beveled glass, wood floors, kitchen nook, serving pantry, back staircase, high ceilings, 2 room master suite with fireplace. 3 season porch off living room,
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The Landon Hill Bed & Breakfast has recently undergone a complete renovation. All 5 BRs and 5 BAs have been completely updated, The home also has a separate 1 BR and 1.5 BA owner’s apartment with full kitchen, living room and separate entry. Cozy up in the living room by the wood stove, lounge on the wrap around deck or relax in the hot tub. Turn key business. MLS# 173187 $369,000
Bright open contemporary with deeded lake rights & permitted private dock. This 3 BR 2 BA home offers everything you need for all 4 seasons. Warm up with a beautiful casting stove for the cold winters and an automatic generator for those inconvenient power outages. Enjoy the large wrap around deck for grilling and family time. MLS# 171724 Offered at $299,000
3.2 acre building lot on Brant Lake w/ 168’ of prime lakefront zoned for single family dwelling or duplex. Building site has been prepped & includes beautiful lake & mountain views from numerous locations. Stake dock included at sandy beach! $279,000 Adjoining 5.8 parcel also for sale; offered at $169,000 or buy the entire 9 acres and invite the whole clan! MLS#171475 $279,000
Spacious contemporary home on 22 acres w/ 100 ft of direct waterfront with sandy beach, docking, & breathtaking 180 degree views of the lake & mts. Complete w/a sunroom, bar, hardwood floors, cedar walls & ceilings, 2 large stone fireplaces, 4 BR, 3 full baths, large walk in closets, 3 car garage. Great layout for a lower level rental too! MLS#173025 $825,000
FIVE pre-approved building lots being sold as one parcel for a total of 140 acres on a quiet country road just outside of North Creek NY. Timber Value and mountain views! Lot#5-22.27 acres. Lot #6-22.59 acres. Lot #721 acres. Lot #8-11.57 acres. Lot #9-62.17 acres. MLS# 154248 $114,900
300’ of private lakefront on Schroon Lake plus beach-side cabana w/lake & mountain views from every room of this custom built 4Bd/3Ba home on the East Shore! Large deck & 3 season porch, open floor plan, master bed/bath/office area, hardwood floors... and did we mention the views from every room??? A ‘must see’ at a great price! MLS# 172815 $649,000
Charming farm house with many modern upgrades yet still has the charm of its past. Brand new high efficiency propane furnace, automatic backup generator, central air, & on demand propane hot water heater. Relax on the front porch or the back deck by the pool. Upstairs spacious master bedroom with sitting room/ office space. MLS#172413 $169,900
One of a kind property with open floor plan and unique country charm. Ideal space & location for an artisan. Studio has large work spaces and an outdoor sales area with display shelving. Working wood-fired kiln included. The main house and adjacent studio were home to a successful pottery business for 40 years with loyal clientele. Access rights to Tripp Lake an added perk. MLS# 153930 $165,000
Buyer ready!! Year round 2 bedroom home w/open floor plan, partially furnished including all appliances. Wildlife watching from your front porch on 9.72 acres. Plenty of room for expansion & close to the amenities the area offers. Flexible closing & new price just in time for the start of school in September. A must see. MLS# 170491 $226,900
Phenomenal views from 3BD/2BA year round cottage on the water’s edge of Loon Lake. This family built home has a great sandy bottom beach, oversized 3 car garage, 4 season glassed in porch and a partially full basement for storing all the toys! Easy to maintain and ready for a new family to start new traditions! MLS# 172302 $549,000
Classic year round lakefront cottage on much sought after Friends Lake! This direct waterfront 3BD/1BA home with full finished open basement, huge deck, docking, association rec room, tennis courts, waterside pavilion and awesome sandy beach! Great rental potential as well! MLS# 172677 $349,900
800 feet of direct riverfront and 44 acres in the Adirondacks. 6 BR Colonial style home, additional guest cabin, 2 bay garage, and ‘’carriage barn’’. All original hardwood floors, 5 bedrooms upstairs, full staircase leading to full size attic that could serve as more bedrooms leading into a workshop connected to house. MLS#160359 $299,000
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t that time 13 years ago, she was Andrea Sukenikoba, 22 years old, of Kysucke Nove Mesto, Slovakia. She came to Lake Placid like many other immigrants, through the J-1 visa student exchange program. But unlike many of her fellow J-1 workers, she didn’t want to be here not at first, at least. She was an undergraduate studying journalism at the University of San Cyril Methodius in Trnava, Slovakia, harboring hopes of globetrotting as a travel reporter. She didn’t want to experience something similar to “Beverly Hills 90210,” “Dawson’s
Creek” and “Melrose Place,” the only U.S. television shows that made their way to her part of Eastern Europe. But her parents insisted. This was an opportunity they didn’t have when they were young, before the Velvet Revolution opened up the borders of their homeland. “They wanted an education for us, to travel to different countries, having the freedom you don’t have from small, communistic countries,” Hudak said in a recent interview. She arrived in the U.S. without any knowledge of Lake Placid, not even where it was located. She flew solo to
this country and stayed in a hostel for two nights in downtown Manhattan. There she bought a prized possession, a $300 Nikon camera to capture her experiences. When she arrived in Lake Placid, waking from a nap aboard the Adirondack Trailways bus parked off Sentinel Road, she brought with her no arrangements for housing, no family or friends, and no fear. She soon found employment as a “salad girl” at Mister Mike’s Pizza and shelter with a Slovakian friend across the street from Mirror Lake. She fell in love with the lake, enjoying daily swims.
“I can hike before work, Hudak said. Who can do that? Not many people.”
While other J-1 students worked second and third jobs to make as much money as possible, Hudak chose to enjoy the recreation Lake Placid offers. “I was more like, ‘I’m here; I’m going to enjoy myself,’” she recalled. “I did all the touristy attractions and swam every day.” She returned home after that first summer to finish her third year of college, but her plan was to return to Lake Placid. In that short time, she had become smitten with the active lifestyle this mountain village offers. A year later, she returned on a two-year visa. “I loved it; there was no place like
Lake Placid for me,” she said. “There wasn’t then, and there isn’t now.” It was during this second stint that she met her eventual husband, Luke Hudak of Lake Placid. She didn’t speak English when she first arrived here, but in her current job at St. Joseph’s Addiction, Treatment and Recovery Centers in Saranac Lake, she advocates to insurance companies on behalf of her clients. In terms of research and communication, it’s somewhat similar to the journalism career she envisioned as a student. “I’m the person who asks the questions to get the full story,” she
said. “But it’s a battle every day. It’s difficult to explain to insurance companies that this client really needs to be here.” The Hudaks intend to live in Lake Placid for the foreseeable future, if not the rest of their lives. They enjoy simple community things such as letting their 2-year-old daughter Gabby run in the Saranac Lake Fun Run. She sometimes worries about her family back in Slovakia, but still, this life on the lake is ideal for now. “I can hike before work,” Hudak said. “Who can do that? Not many people.”
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to the campground on the left. Once in the campground follow the roads to the trailhead which is located on the left side of the campground down a narrow dirt road. Jenkins Mountain DIFFICULTY: Moderate to strenuous DISTANCE: 9.0 miles, round-trip DIRECTIONS: from the intersection of state Route 30 and Route 86 in Paul Smiths, follow Route 30 for just under 1 mile to the entrance for the Paul Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College VIC on the left. Enter here and locate the gated road on the right. Park in the parking lot.
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By Emily R. Luxford t’s that time of year again. The leaves are already starting to change, and the “snowbirds” are taking flight, leaving their summer homes and camps to return south as a nip returns to the air in the Adirondacks. But what will they do with their summer homes while they are away? Most will close up shop for the frigid season and will not return until next spring.
Others may keep things running with the thermostat set low and waiting to be kicked back up upon their return for a skiing vacation, or just a nice weekend away from the city. All in all, if you are a firsttime second-home owner, what should you do with your own little getaway abode? Scott Gibson of Adirondack Premium Pest Services is a licensed pest control specialist and deals with exclusion work, moisture control and insulation repair from damage caused by mice and squirrels. He says consistency of temperature is a big part of keeping a home safe. “Try to maintain a temperature of at least 60 degrees or so,” Mr. Gibson states. “Anything 55 degrees or below can cause moisture buildup.” According to Gibson, powder post beetles can wreak havoc on a home internally, especially with Adirondack rustic trim and/or bark-on natural wood accents. Another good thing to do in the fall is to inspect for mice or squirrel nests, and to check for openings around the house where rodents could enter. Gibson explains that these openings should be “sealed with something other than steel wool, and foam insulation alone is not a good idea.” These products can be easily chewed through. It’s a good idea to consult with a professional. If a spot is closed off where there is activity in
one place, “animals will migrate to another spot to find an opening” and cause more damage. What can also help is running a dehumidifier in the house throughout the winter, with proper drainage. However, “it’s important to have someone checking the house at least on a monthly basis.” Continuing monthly pest control is helpful, but a caretaker can always keep an eye on things and let the homeowner know if pest control is needed. A caretaker is helpful whether or not a homeowner is completely closing down a house. A lot can go wrong in an Adirondack winter, such as frozen pipes, trees falling on structures and even large accumulations of snow making the dwelling inaccessible. Will Burnett has been a camp owner for close to 30 years and has helped take care of camps for over six years in Long Lake. A caretaker can be in charge of many things, from moving docks and cutting down problematic trees to draining water and putting RV antifreeze in the toilets and washers when closing down the home completely. There is a lot to do when a house is shut down for the winter and throughout the frozen season. If a homeowner is unable to do everything themselves, especially when they are away, a caretaker is one’s best bet. If anything, he or she gives the home/camp owner peace of mind.
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1. Adjust your thermostat to prevent pipes from freezing. 2. Shut off the water at the main shut off valve. 3. Turn off your gas line to avoid leaks while away. 4. Close, lock, shutter or pull drapes to protect windows. 5. Unplug everything to avoid energy surges or fire. 6. Tell your neighbors to look out for your home 7. Transfer or stop mail to avoid piles when returning. 8. Check your sump pump to make sure it’s functioning. 9. Close the damper or flue on your fireplace. 10. Trim dangerous limbs and clean your gutters. 11. Take any live plants you have with you. 12. Clean out your fridge and pantry of all perishable items. 13. Discontinue cable TV and wifi. 14. Check for openings that critters can get in. 15. Arm your security alarm or cameras.
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e’ve all probably experienced nature in a multitude of ways, but its transformative power never fades. Today, researchers are beginning to prove the positive effects that time spent in nature has on our minds and bodies. Although fall and winter may not always seem as uplifting as spring and summer, it’s still important to enjoy the natural world throughout the year. Spend time outdoors and bring the outdoors inside with these simple, eco-friendly decorating ideas for Halloween.
Add naturalelem ents to your seasonaldecorations w ith these fun and sim ple ideas S p ooky L u m in a ria Put your recycling to good use! Pull a few tin cans out the recycling bin to create your own luminaria decorated with spooky images. You can choose to keep it simple with bats and ghosts, or get more elaborate using ideas from your favorite Halloween movies. Use these spooky lights to guide treat-ortreaters to your door by hanging them from trees or sitting them along walkways. You’ll need: Tracing paper Permanent market Clean empty tin cans Hammer and large nail Spray paint (orange and black) Wire Tea-light candles Here’s how: 1. Using tracing paper, trace the pumpkin face or bat patterns (find them here: Pho to co urtesy o fBetterH o m es & http://bit.ly/2xaR0ky), or G a rdens make your own design. Transfer the pattern of your choice to a clean tin can; go over the transferred pattern with a permanent marker. Fill the tin can with water; place it in the freezer. When the water in the can is frozen, remove the can from the freezer. 2. Use a hammer and nail to puncture the design in the can. Punch two holes in the rim of the can on opposite sides, centering the design between the two holes. Let the ice melt; allow the can to dry completely. 3. Cut a 16-inch length of wire. Insert one end of the wire into a hole in the rim; twist the end of the wire around the wire length. Insert the other wire end through the other hole in the rim, securing the wire in the same manner. 4. Spray paint the pumpkin can orange and the bat can black. Let the paint dry. Place a tea-light candle inside the can and hang securely from a branch or garden hook. Courtesy Better Homes & Gardens. Use the time needed to collect supplies for these do-ityourself décor ideas as an excuse to spend a little more time in nature with your friends and family. Plus, children, adults, and crafting beginners will find these five decorations fun and easy-to-make. So, whether Halloween is your favorite holiday or just one of many, try one (or more!) of these ideas to mix up your décor.
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W icked W rea th Collect fallen twigs and sticks to create an easy, do-it-yourself wreath that costs next to nothing and incorporates nature into your seasonal decor. Add leaves or pine cones for a fall-focused wreath, or make it a little wicked with cobwebs, spiders and broomsticks. For details on this fun (and free) project, visit the blog at http://bit.ly/2eG4DwY.
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29 Park Street, Suite 2 Tupper Lake, NY 12986
INSURANCE
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OWEN J. LITTLEFIELD, PLS Project Manager
HOME INSPECTOR
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518-891-2711
ayresinsurance@centralny.twcbc.com 59 Main Street, Saranac Lake, NY
APPRAISER
WILDLIFE PROBLEMS
Donald R. Hoffmann, SRA
NYS Certified General Appraiser Real Estate Appraisal & Consulting Services INTERCOUNTY APPRAISAL SERVICES, INC. P.O. Box 631 Lake Placid, NY 12946 don@intercountyappraisal.com 518-566-6112 Serving Clinton, Essex & Franklin Counties
(518) 524-5240
Servicing the North Country ~ NYS Licensed and Insured
Toll Free: (877) 602-1889 80 Park Street, Tupper Lake, NY 12986 • (518) 359-9797 Main Street, Long Lake, NY 12847 • (518) 624-5531
GILLIS REALTY STONEY CREEK
• 4 BR, 1 BA camp, 1.1 acres, 200’ frontage $399,900 - MLS # 157257
LAKE SIMOND
• 5 BR, 2 BA lodge, 1 acre, 200’ frontage $475,000 - MLS # 159079
www.gillisrealty.com RAQUETTE POND
• 4 BR, 3 BA home, sandy beach & boat dock $495,000 - MLS # 159932
BIG TUPPER LAKE
• 3 BR, 3 BA home, 2 acres, 400’ frontage, boat access. $975,000 - MLS # 160267
OLD STEAMBOAT LANE
JOE’S LOG-SIDED COTTAGE
• Year round 3 BR, 2 BA on 2-acre peninsula. • On Long Lake; very private setting; stone fireplace. $589,000 - MLS # 152686
• Cozy 2 BR on Long Lake with lake and mountain views. • Shared 120 feet of sandy beach, private dock space. $249,000 - MLS #158845
OVEN POINT CAMP ON LONG LAKE
• 9 BR, 5 BA, circa 1902, on 56 acres with 3,700 feet of shoreline. • Great family complex - 8 buildings, 2 beaches. REDUCED! $1,800,000 - MLS #153383
PANTHER POINT ON LAKE EATON
• Privacy on a peninsula, gorgeous views, 600’ shoreline • 3 BR, 2 BA, 2 large decks. Hear the call of the loons! Reduced $595,000 - MLS #159461