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8 Grove Road, Ausable Forks MLS# 174953 | $195,000 This updated 6bd, 1.5ba older home is a blank canvas! Convenient location near stores, library, bars, restaurants, banks, movie theater and houses of worship. 15 miles to Whiteface Ski Resort! 24 miles to Lake Placid! A great spot in the Adirondacks for your primary residence or a vacation getaway! Plenty of space for entertaining. Large, open kitchen with eat-in casual dining. Formal dining room. Large foyer, could be a formal living room. Separate den/living room WTEGI JSV YR[MRHMRK EJXIV E PSRK HE] WOMMRK ½WLMRK SV I\TPSVMRK XLI High Peaks region! Downstairs also includes a half bath, laundry room and walk in pantry! Upstairs features updated full bath and six bedrooms! Upper and lower enclosed porches, great for ]SYV QSVRMRK GSJJII \ +EVEKI %PP RI[ PEQMREXI ¾SSVMRK throughout the upstairs and in the kitchen/laundry/pantry. Original hardwood in Foyer and Dining Room. Freshly painted throughout! Tons of storage and Natural Light!
Highland Road, Keeseville MLS# 174563 | $175,000 Make your dream come true! Build your expansive forever home, Or hide a small Cabin deep in the forest for the ultimate privacy! Or anything in between. This versatile 59 acre parcel in the Adirondacks is less than 4 miles from Lake Champlain, Port Douglas Beach & Boat Launch! Yet, you’d never know it (except when you want to). Situated in the Resource Management area of the APA means you will maintain your privacy.This is the peaceful sanctuary you’ve been waiting for. Wildlife abounds, and offers a fantastic hunting spot. Opportunity to develop your own private skiing, hiking or mountain biking trails. A gradual slope up from the road offers many opportunities for views wherever you want to build. Beautiful, old Stone wall draws you in to explore. This is one you don’t want to miss!
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OSEETAH LAKE, SARANAC LAKE: Here’s your island getaway! Twin Islands, bridged by a 2-slip boathouse can host up to 18 in the main cabin, guest cabin, bunkhouse and 2-story tree house. Includes watercraft & most furnishings. $1,600,000
COMMERCIAL OPPT’Y, SARANAC LAKE: Prime location, overlooking Lake Flower, on a principal arterial serving north-south travel, high-traffic, high-visibility corner lot, 5 parcels, excellent potential! $1,395,000
WATERFRONT, WESTPORT: Charming year round cottage with spectacular views of Lake Champlain & the Green Mtns. 3 BR, 1.5 BA, room for expansion, hrdwd flrs, fireplace, finished walkout basement, patio, screened porch. $599,000
ALSTEAD HILL, KEENE: Beautiful 22.5 acre wooded building lot on Eisenglass Mountain in the Town of Keene, a large parcel that spans both sides of the mountain with potential for spectacular views. $230,000
PATCH LANE, LAKE PLACID: This beautiful 3BR, 2 BA home is ready to entertain. Many updates create a clean modern feel. Bright new kitchen with S/S appliances, granite counters, covered porch, deck, pool & fire pit. $550,000
MULTI FAMILY, TUPPER LAKE: This village home has been recently updated and is in very good condition. This rental property has a 3 BR, 1.5 BA apt., 1 BR, 1 BA apt. & a separate 2 BR, 1 BA cottage. $219,000
COZY COUNTRY HOME, WILMINGTON: Escape to the country, but stay connected at this Craftsman-style 4 BR, 2 BA home, 1 mile from Whiteface Mtn, great WiFi, deck,enclosed porch, large yard along Beaver Brook, fire pit. $419,000
RESIDENTIAL LOTS, LAKE PLACID: 4.58 acre residential development opportunity available. Wooded parcel adjacent to State land features level terrain. Water, sewer & electric roadside. $2,100,000
THOMAS RD, NORTH BANGOR: 13 + acres just outside Malone, 6 BR, 3.5 BA farmhouse, above ground pool with a deck, 5 bay garage, 2- 1BR, 1BA apts, trout stream, 15 mins from world-class Malone Golf Club & Titus Mtn Ski area. $300,000
WATERFRONT, OLD FORGE: Steamboat Lodge is a wonderfully maintained, turn-key, year round vacation home in the Adirondacks,3 BR, 3 BA, 2 family rms, a covered deck, boat slip, shared sandy beach. $599,000
HINKLEY LAKE, COLD BROOK: Beautiful 3 BR, 2 BA Adirondack waterfront year round home with 407’ lakefront and 12.5 acres with trails in hardwood forest for all season sports. Enjoy postcard views and sunsets! $599,000
HORSEHEAD POINT, LOON LAKE: 3 BR, 2 BA Lindal Cedar Log home with cathedral ceilings, wood burning fireplace, on 1.12 acres along the shores of Loon Lake. 2 car detached garage, generator, $525,000 decks, new dock and swim dock.
MULTI FAMILY, SARANAC LAKE: Large 4 unit apartment building in a great location, walkable to waterfront, restaurants, stores. Separate electric meters for each apt. 2 -2 BR apartments, 1 -1 BR, and 1-3 BR. Being sold “As Is”. $274,900
ORCHARD LANE, JAY: Take a look at this 3 BR home with an enclosed porch, a one car garage in the town of Jay. This home will need work, but some updating has been started including vinyl. Great potential! $85,000
INVESTMENT PROPERTY, LAKE PLACID: Main level currently a bistro with off street parking, newly constructed apts on 2nd and 3rd levels, high traffic, high visibility on main thoroughfare! $925,000
WATERFRONT, LAKE PLACID: Spacious, yearround, 4 BR, 3.5 BA home in a great location with beautiful views, open floor plan, granite countertops, S/S appliances, fireplace, wrap around deck, 2 car attached garage. $3,200,000
Engel & Völkers Lake Placid 2284 Saranac Avenue • Lake Placid • NY 12946 Phone + 1 518-523-4404 Learn More at lakeplacid.evrealestate.com ADIRONDACK LIVING REAL ESTATE GUIDE • DECEMBER 2021 - 5
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Snowshoe Trails in the area By: Spencer Morrissey
Stag Brook Falls DIFFICULTY: Easy DISTANCE: 1.0 mile, round-trip DIRECTIONS: From the intersection of state Route 73 and Route 86 in Lake Placid, follow Route 86 toward Wilmington. Continue for 9.2 miles to the Whiteface Mountain Ski Center. Turn into the center and park in the lot on the right. You will need to park in the main lot for the Whiteface Mountain Ski Center and hike the road up to the center. As you cross the bridge, there will be the main building on your left and another building straight ahead. Walk to the left of the secondary building and up the gravel road. The trail is at the top of the gravel road, a marker on a power pole is its start. Silver Lake Mountain DIFFICULTY: Moderate DISTANCE: 1.8 miles, round-trip DIRECTIONS: From the four-corner intersection in the village of Wilmington head north onto Bonnieview Road. Follow this to its end at Silver Lake Road. Take a left onto Silver Lake Road and continue for just under 6 miles to the trailhead on the right. Bear Den Mountain DIFFICULTY: Moderate DISTANCE: 4.5 miles, round-trip DIRECTIONS: From the intersection of state Route 73 and Route 86 in Lake Placid, follow Route 86 toward Wilmington. Continue for 9.2 miles to the Whiteface Mountain Ski Center. Turn into the center and follow the road around to the right and to the Bear Den lot.
Whiteface Mountain DIFFICULTY: Difficult DISTANCE: 9.0 miles, round-trip DIRECTIONS: In Wilmington from the four-way stop sign follow Route 431 (Whiteface Mountain Road). Follow this for 2.4 miles to the Atmospheric Science Research Center Road on the left. Follow this road around the one-way roundabout to the trail on the right, just past a dirt road that descends into the woods.
Silver Lake Bog and Bluffs DIFFICULTY: Moderate DISTANCE: 3.0 miles, round-trip DIRECTIONS: From the four corners in Wilmington, drive northeast along Bonnieview Road (county Route 19). Continue to the end of the road to Silver Lake Road (CR17). Once there turn left and drive toward Silver Lake. Stay on Silver Lake Road for just under 7 miles to Union Falls Road on the left. Follow Union Falls Road for 1.2 miles to Hawkeye Road on the left. Turn down Hawkeye Road for a short distance to the trailhead on the right.
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Room for Everyone – with Waterfront, Loon Lake This custom-built home with deeded access to private Loon Lake beach and boat launch features a great floor plan and beautiful enclosed porch across the back of the house. Move-in ready and perfectly maintained. 7 bedrooms, 4 baths, large living room and dining room. Kitchen opens to family room and looks out onto the wooded backyard with beautiful flower gardens that surround the property. Home office on first floor and spacious lower level game room with plenty of room for family and friends to enjoy. $425,000
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Rockledge Ranch, Saranac Lake
Spacious, easy to care for home with single floor living in the desirable Rockledge Park neighborhood. This property has deeded access to the Saranac River with miles of paddling opportunity, and Mt. Baker and Moody Pond are just around the corner. Walking distance to all Saranac Lake has to offer without village taxes. Dining, shopping, skiing, lakes and schools are within minutes of your front door. The full finished basement with kitchenette and full bath offers limitless potential for family room, in-law suite or game room. The house comes fully furnished. $450,000
Rockledge Treehouse, Saranac Lake
Woodland Lane, Saranac Inn
This beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is tucked among the treetops of the highly sought-after Rockledge neighborhood and includes deeded access to the Saranac River. The property features a spacious kitchen with generous storage, main bedroom with en-suite bath, a walk-out lower level with 2nd living room, and a heated garage. And, while all of Saranac Lake, Moody Pond, and Mt. Baker are within easy walking distance, there are no village taxes on this quiet street. Make this your home — or your home away from home — today! $418,000
This charming turn key 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath cottage, just steps from the Saranac Inn Golf Course in the historic Back Bay Association includes a dock on Upper Saranac Lake, private beach access, two decks, a firepit and a screened in porch, inviting you to enjoy the best of the Adirondacks. A 15 minute drive in either direction will take you to the towns of Tupper Lake and Saranac Lake, another 10 minutes and you can enjoy the rich Olympic tradition that Lake Placid offers. Sold furnished with an established rental history. $370,000
High Visibility Commercial Lot, Saranac Lake
Main Street Multi-Family, Tupper Lake
This 12.76 acre commercial property on one of Saranac Lake’s main access roads has limitless potential for business and/or residential use. Adjacent to Ampersand Bay and the Saranac Lake Marina and across Edgewood Road from the Saranac Lake High School, this lot has high visibility and is located just outside the village limits. $599,000
A great investment opportunity in the heart of the village of Tupper Lake! The property includes a house with garage plus a duplex with 2 apartments. The house is 1250 sq ft with 3 bedrooms, screened in porch and private backyard. Duplex Apt 1 has 1 bedroom; Apt 2 has 2 bedrooms. Live in the house and rent the duplex or rent all 3! These 2 properties are being sold as one on .77 acres walkable to downtown. $99,000
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RAQUETTE RIVER BOAT CLUB
• 5 Unit apartment building in excellent location. • Common laundry and workout area and huge backyard. • Ample off-street parking for up to 10 vehicles. . $299,000 MLS #174246
•925’ of Lakefront • 36 Boat Slips with Expansion Potential • Main House Features a 2 BR and 1 BR Apartment. • 3 Brand New Stand Alone Cottages $650,000 MLS# 172059
HIGLEY FLOW
CRANBERRY LAKE
• 4+ wooded acres with 765’ on Higley Flow. • Perfect for a family compound or large lot subdivision. • Beautiful views of the lake and mountains.
• Prime lakefront building lot on 3.4 acres. • 550 feet of frontage. • Fully permitted from APA and Town of Clifton-Fine.
$250,000 MLS #173926
$299,000
MLS#165037
PERFECT ADK DREAM HOME
PRIVATE BEECHER PARK, TOWN OF LONG LAKE
• 4 BR, 3 1/2 BA boasts many interior upgrades. • Contemporary floor plan offers spacious year-round living. • Spectacular Lake & Mt. views.
• Year Round 2 BR, 2 BA, Full Bsmt. • Enjoy 280’ frontage on 25-acre Clear Pond (non-motorized). • Short walk/paddle to pristine Lake Eaton (Lake Rights).
$1,195,000 MLS #174176
$399,000 MLS # 174139
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• 2.3 Acre wooded lot with a babbling brook. • Originally meant to be a home and evolved into a business. • Create a floor plan that suits your family needs.
$307,500 MLS# 173849
$307,500 MLS# 173849
Tina Leonard uses a GoVision high-definition video magnifier to help read a newspaper article at her home office in December 2018. (Photo - Andy Flynn)
SERVICE ABOVE SELF
Community mourns for Tina Leonard, who never lost sight of what’s important in life By Andy Flynn
Independent. Fearless. Stubborn.
When it came to Tina Leonard’s eight years of blindness, these are some of the words that help describe her best. The Lake Placid real estate broker — who died unexpectedly Sunday, Sept. 26 at the age of 63 — didn’t let blindness stop her from establishing her own business, giving back to the community or being the best mother, wife, grandmother and sister she could be. “She didn’t let her troubles in life define her. She still found a way to persevere,” said Heather Perkins, co-president of the Lake Placid Rotary Club, where Leonard was a member for almost 30 years. In 2013, Leonard lost most of her sight due to complications from glaucoma. Even though she had to make major adjustments in her life, she never slowed down. In her own words — on the Tina Leonard Real Estate website on Sept. 14 — she began her first and only blog entry with a quick introduction: “I may be blind but my name is still Tina Leonard. “I’ve learned to be blind and therefore I can help people understand things like being patient, learning to be detail oriented and learning to listen amongst many other things.” Tina Marie Wilson was born on March 18, 1958, in Lake Placid, the daughter of Donald Wilson and Gayle Wilson Trombley. She was a 1975 graduate of the Lake Placid High School. She worked at local businesses such as Howard Johnson’s restaurant and Key Bank before pursuing a career in real estate, on staff for many years at The Prudential Terry Horrocks Real Estate office on Main Street. In 2016, she opened Tina Leonard Real Estate in an office at the back of her McKinley Street home, specializing in real estate sales and rentals. While Leonard was well known in the real estate field — being active with the Northern Adirondack Board of Realtors (2000-2001 president)
Bob Hanna welcomes Tina Leonard to a Rotary Club of Lake Placid meeting in 2018, at The Courtyard by Marriott. This was the first time she had taken her eSight electronic glasses to a Rotary meeting since receiving them in the mail earlier that week. (Photo - Andy Flynn)
and a 2002 NABOR Realtor of the Year — she was best known around the community as a person who helped others. And no matter which group she joined, she always managed to become its leader. She served as president of organizations such as the Rotary Club, the Adirondack Business and Professional Women’s Club, the Gold Medal BNI chapter and the Thomas Shipman Sr. Memorial Youth Center’s Board of Directors. “She doesn’t give up. She’ll push and push. She made things happen,” Perkins said. When thinking about the Rotary Club meetings, Perkins thought of a word to describe Leonard: “creative.” “She just always had great ideas,” Perkins said. “We’d say, ‘How are we going to pull this off?’ And Tina would find a way to pull it off. ... I feel like we are at such a loss, losing her. She was a huge part of our club and how we did the things we did.” “Service above self” is Rotary International’s main motto, and those are words Leonard lived by every day.
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ST. REGIS FALLS
One of the larger Historic Saranac Inn cottages with 5 bedrooms and 2 baths. Large screened porch, fireplace, and wood floors. This property shares 50’ of waterfront and a dock just steps away from this year-round cottage. Exclusive $550,000
Large, 4 bedroom home on 1.78 acres with new flooring and a swimming pool! Located on the edge of St. Regis Falls. Two-car garage, large yard, and on public water.
Exclusive $114,900
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BOULDERBROOK LODGE 187 Oseetah Woods Road, Saranac Lake, NY 4 beds, 3.5 baths, 2,682 sq. ft., 5 acres Built in 2012 Panoramic lake and moutain views Deeded lake frontage with boat slip Sold fully furnished
$2,200,000
This dream Adirondack estate boasts unobstructed panoramic lake and mountain views of the High Peaks. Situated in a park-like setting surrounded by nature in the Oseetah Woods subdivision the home sits on 5+ acres offering various amenities including deeded lake frontage with beach/sitting area, boat slip and private recreational trails. Constructed in 2012 by noted local architect, Richard Hanpeter, this craftsman style home design harmoniously balances comfort and simplicity with an open concept feel for entertaining your friends and family. Additionally, the signature three season screened « ÀV V iVÌÃ Ì > >À}i `iV vviÀ } Ü `iÀvÕ ÃÕ À Ãi > ` ÃÕ ÃiÌ Û iÜð i>ÌÕÀ } { Li`À Ã] ΰx L>Ì Ã] Ü Ì Ó wÀÃÌ y À > Li`À à ÃÕ Ìið iÝ«i Ãi Ü>à ë>Ài` Ì i ÌiÀ À >ÌiÀ > à > ` w à ià V Õ` } VÕÃÌ « « >À V>L iÌÀÞ] V> Þ Ã ÕÀVi` }À> Ìi V Õ ÌiÀÌ «Ã] > ` V ÀÞ >À`Ü ` y Àð " i v Ì i w iÃÌ LÕ Ì iÃ Ì i >Ài> Ì >Ì vviÀà Ü>ÌiÀ >VViÃà Ó{ >Û }>L i ià v L >Ì } > ` wà } Ì i ->À> >V V > v lakes. Cruise down Lake Flower to dinner in the village of Saranac Lake or kayak out to one of the best sunsets in the area on Oseetah. A turnkey offering not to be missed! 2469 MAIN STREET, LAKE PLACID NY LAKE PLACID, NY
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%XWWHUģ\ &DPS RQ %LJ :ROI /DNH | 441-443 Big Wolf Road, Tupper Lake | $2,500,000 Adirondack family compound with 14 beds, 11 baths, 7,700 sq. ft. on 10 acres. Boasting one of the finest natural settings in the Adirondack Park with towering shoreline pines, ravishing gardens and exceptional lake and mountain views. A secluded hideaway in a magical setting with many great camp features.
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528-542 Lake Flower Ave, Saranac Lake | $1,995,000
299 Mount Whitney Way, Lake Placid | $1,995,000
For sale or lease, this large commercial complex is situated on one of the most heavily trafficked roads in the Adirondacks. Includes 4 separate parcels on 1.23 acres.
Boasting stunning panoramic views of Whiteface, Connery Pond and the Sentinel Range, this secluded 10-acre estate is just minutes from the Village of Lake Placid.
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2315 Saranac Ave, Lake Placid | $1,695,000
NYS Route 86, Ray Brook | $1,100,000
This Circa 1921 historic colonial revival home is one of the original Steven’s House Hotel residences. Includes 6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and 2 hand-carved fireplaces.
One of the last large private land holdings (140+- acres) in the region. Located adjacent to the Saranac Lake Golf Course adjoining State land.
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Vacant Land in Bloomingdale Over 30 Acres 3 Ski Mountains within 40 miles Opportunity for multiple buildings Listing Offered at $150,000
Listen to the babbling brook centrally located in downtown Keene Over 4 Acres • Solar Panels Installed Less than 12 miles to Whiteface Mountain Listing Offered at $355,000
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Dear Community, Licensed Real Estate Broker, Tina Leonard, assisted thousands of customers with renting homes and apartments in Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, Wilmington, Ausable, Jay and neighboring towns in the Adirondacks. She has worked tirelessly for Buyers, Sellers and Landlords to successfully help them with all of their Real Estate needs. With the support of many in the community, Tina’s family and I are doing as Tina would have wanted to ensure Tina Leonard Real Estate, LLC remains open
and continues to offer the personalized attention that she made sure Tina Leonard Real Estate, LLC was known for. Whether you are looking to sell, buy or rent your home or apartment as a long term rental give Tina Leonard Real Estate, LLC a call or visit our website and send us an email. Sincerely, Chase Jermano Licensed Real Estate Agent ABR, PSA, RSPS
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Becoming acquainted with the different kinds of
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you’ve saved enough for a down payment. Knowing
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decisions together that will impact your future.
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THE RAMBLE INN
This amazing home known as the “Ramble Inn” boasts 4 apartments that are already providing a profitable income which is ideal for the investment minded, or it can alternatively be used as a great owner occupied property that would pay for your living expenses. Each apartment is unique with its own attractive features, mixture of modern amenities and embracing design details. True craftsmanship is visible at every glance with striking angled room corners, polished wood plank floors, built in and recessed drawers, Skylights, and an abundance of cabinets for storage. Even the garage has been outfitted as an Adirondack Man Cave that serves well for the occasional guest, bonus space for an additional rental or your own personnel work shop. Its spacious backyard offers a chance to quickly enjoy fishing, wading, or floating in the River
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PERFECTION IN AND OF ITSELF AT4 Bed HOME IN THE ACRES 3 Bed, 2 Bath ~ 1,508 Sq. Ft. ~ 0.43 Acres 2 Bath ~ 1,932 Sq. Ft. ~ 0.9 Acres Large Deck Overlooks the Jay Mountain Range Fireplace ~ Attached 2 Car Garage ~ Carport OHW Baseboard Heat ~ Full Basement that can be Customized ~ Move In Ready Jay Price: $350,000 MLS # 174949
Open Living Space Design ~ Brick and Granite Hearth with Woodstove ~ Tiled Countertops ~ Sit Up Island ~ Knotty Pine Interior Finishes Basement Recreation Rm. ~ 2 Car Garage Jay Price: $320,000 MLS# 174446
VALLEY ROAD FARM 2 Bed, 1 Bath ~ 1,176 Sq. Ft. ~ 27 Acres Older Farm House in need of Refurbishing Stone Fireplace ~ Hardwood and Pine Floors Mix of Hamlet and Moderate Intensity Zoning Mountain Views that Include Whiteface Jay Price: $275,000 MLS# 174424
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Price: $299,000
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offer an extremely private setting. Rocky Branch Brook, a year round cascading stream flows through the property. APA permit along with an approved building site already in place.
Jay
Price: $200,000
MLS# 165528
Valley Road & Route 86 Jay, N.Y. 12941
3 Bed, 1 Bath ~ 1,368 Sq. Ft. ~ 2 Acres Large Foyer ~ Kitchen that has Ample Cabinets for Storage and Rock Faced Kitchen Island ~ Master Bedroom ~ Private and Spacious Back Yard that overlooks Mountain Views Chesterf i eld Price: $154,900 MLS# 174152
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UPS driver Peter Baker was giving Greta, left, too much love at Laura’s Custom Artworks on Sept. 21, so Cedar had to make sure to get some too. (Photo — Lauren Yates)
LIVING IN THE ADIRONDACKS
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UPS driver makes special connections with Lake Placid dogs By Lauren Yates
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veryone’s barking over Peter Baker. One of Lake Placid’s UPS delivery drivers, Baker is a dog person, and it shows. He went viral on the UPS Dogs Facebook page when North Elba Transfer Station Supervisor Shannon Porter posted a photo of him with her dog Milo, who was recently diagnosed with a lifethreatening illness. Comments on the post also mentioned Baker’s fellow UPS driver in Lake Placid, Jeffrey Rock, as having a special bond with dogs along his route. Baker said he is “100%” a dog person. When he was growing up, his family had a cat. He loved the cat, but he always wanted a dog. Now, he has an 11-year-old dog named Bonnie, and he said the part-pug, part-Jack Russell terrier is like family. “I don’t have any kids, so she’s my kid,” he said. Unlike Bonnie, Baker is running most days — to and from his UPS truck — but he still makes time to stop and pass out biscuits to the neighborhood dogs. “He hustles,” Porter said. Baker lives in Peru, but he makes his way from the Plattsburgh UPS hub to Lake Placid for his route. Baker said that greeting the dogs is a highlight of his job, but Milo was one dog he’d go see off the clock. About a year ago, after beating cancer, Milo
was diagnosed with geriatric laryngeal paralysis and polyneuropathy. Porter made the necessary lifestyle adjustments for Milo to help him get on top of his illness, but recently she found another mass on his body. She said it came on so quickly and it was so big that she knew Milo’s time was limited. Porter took the viral photos of Milo and Baker the morning of Sept. 10, and that afternoon Baker stopped by Milo’s again on his break. Baker hopped out of his truck to greet Milo where he laid on the ground, and even though Milo couldn’t move much, his tail was still wagging while he got love and treats. That night, Porter told Baker it might be the last time he saw Milo. And after he got home from his shift, he received a text that read, “Milo’s gone.” Baker said he’ll never forget the image of Milo resting his face in Porter’s hand as he left. Baker left a comment on the UPS Dogs post before he learned of Milo’s passing: “Milo will always have a very special spot in my heart! I can’t imagine the day I pull up and he doesn’t come running out to see me! He is one very special and happy dog!” In late September, Baker learned that his dog Bonnie has a patch of cancer. Porter said that even though their dogs have been through so much, she’s glad that they found supportive friends in each other.
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Construction Loans Up to 80% of total cost of projects OR as completed appraised value (whichever is the lesser amount) Sweat equity is considered for approved owner builder towards the cost of the project ONE closing, NOT two
Home Equity Line of Credit Owner occupied residence ONLY Borrow up to 90% of equity based on your credit score Borrow up to $400,000
**Private Mortgage Insurance** (Information as of April 3, 2019)
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